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Brazilian President sacks health minister after dispute over COVID-19 resp
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Brasilia [Brazil], April 17 (ANI): Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday sacked health minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta after the latter criticised the president for refusing to abide by the ministry's social distancing guidelines amid coronavirus crisis.
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BJP leaders attack Rahul over his views on COVID-19 lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): BJP leaders on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks that lockdown is not a solution to the coronavirus crisis and said that Congress chief ministers had also supported its extension to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Alex Carey feels IPL may not take place due to coronavirus crisis
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Jolimont [Australia], April 16 (ANI): Keeping in mind the current situation arising out of coronavirus crisis, Australian cricketer Alex Carey said he feels that Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 might not take place.
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IPL 2020 suspended until further notice amid coronavirus crisis
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 16 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has been suspended till further notice due to 'evolving global health concerns'.
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Asia Pacific to clock lowest growth since 1960s due to COVID-19 pandemic:
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 16 (ANI): Economic growth in the Asia Pacific this year will come to a halt for the first time in 60 years as coronavirus crisis takes an unprecedented toll on the region, the International Monetary Fund has said.
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SAI to organinse 21-day online workshop for coaches amid coronavirus lockd
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Amid the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in partnership with the National Sports Federations (NSFs) will organise a 21-day online workshop for coache
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IWL-winning coach turns social worker to help people amid coronavirus cris
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Amid the nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus crisis, Indian Women's League-winning coach Priya PV has turned into a social worker to contribute to a helpline centre that aims at getting essential medical and food supplies to the people in Kannur, Kerala.
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COVID-19 to erase nearly a decade of oil demand growth this year: IEA
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Paris [France], April 15 (ANI): The coronavirus crisis could erase almost a decade of oil demand growth in 2020 as countries around the world effectively shut down in response to the pandemic, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.
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Wearing masks now compulsory in Vadodara, violators to pay fines
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], April 15 (ANI): Vadodara on Wednesday joined the list of cities which have made it compulsory for people to wear masks in public places amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Matt Henry's contract with Kent cancelled due to coronavirus crisis
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Canterbury [UK], April 15 (ANI): New Zealand pacer Matt Henry will not be playing for England's county Kent Cricket due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and disruption to the 2020 county cricket season.
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No unusual cuts in PCB amid coronavirus crisis, confirms Ehsan Mani
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 14 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani on Tuesday ruled out any 'unusual cuts' for players or staff amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Hema Malini sees positive changes in people, environment during lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 14 (ANI): Highlighting the positive side of the lockdown, evergreen actor Hemal Malini on Tuesday through a video message reflected how people and environment have changed but for better amid the coronavirus crisis.
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