Новости за 03.04.2020

The toll due to Covid-19 in Delhi touched six on Friday, with two more deaths being confirmed by the state health authorities. One of the deaths is linked to the Tablighi Jamaat congregation even as the authorities reported 25 more positive cases in Delhi linked to the event. ​​On Friday, Delhi govt reported 93 new cases of which 77 had attended the Jamaat function last month.

In this edition’s ‘I recommend with ETimes’ we have TV actor Krishna Mukherjee. The Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actress suggests fans to try out new recipes and shares her showlist.

The urban affairs ministry has advised state governments to allow identified street vendors to sell essential items during the lockdown, a move which would not only save their livelihood and facilitate supplies virtually at doorstep, but also prevent crowding in markets and fulfill social distancing. There are about 18 lakh identified street vendors across India.

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PM Narendra Modi called for a nine-minute blackout at 9pm on Sunday & urged people to use candles, diyas and mobile torchlights to demonstrate solidarity and reiterate a collective resolve to beat back the challenge posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. "The collective strength of 130 crore Indians is with each one of us," PM Modi said in the video.

The world heavyweight title fight between Briton Anthony Joshua and the IBF's mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev of Bulgaria originally scheduled for June 20 has been postponed, promoters Matchroom Boxing said on Friday.

The government amended its two-day-old order on Friday night and reserved all jobs in Jammu and Kashmir for the domiciles of the Union territory - people who have stayed there for at least 15 years. On Wednesday, while laying down the rules for domiciles, the government had reserved jobs up to group 4 only.

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With sporting icons and celebrities doing their bit to create awareness on the COVID-19 threat and even raising money for the cause, India’s chess stars too have decided to do their bit. On April 11, six of India's top players will be offering simultaneous exhibitions (simul) on Chess.com to raise money for the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund.

Tiktok star Faisal Shaikh aka Mr. Faisu recently came under the scanner after a written complaint was submitted alleging that the digital influencer has not been taking 21-day lockdown seriously and his videos are provoking people to step out.

The International Olympic Committee has set June 29, 2021 as the new deadline for the qualification period of the Tokyo Olympics, which has been rescheduled to next year in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. According to the letter dated April 2, the revised sport entries deadline has now been set for July 5, 2021.

Pakistan batting great Javed Miandad has demanded that players who are found guilty of corruption in cricket should be hanged for bringing their country into disrepute.

At a time when many are complaining about the 21-day countrywide lockdown, Kedar Jadhav is trying to make up for the family time he lost while representing his state, country, over the past few years.

Premier League clubs will consult with their players over a 30% reduction in their wages and also voted to provide 125 million pounds to Football League and National League teams to help with their cash flow problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

In the wake of 21-day lockdown and shutting down of TV and film shoots, TV producer Ekta Kapoor contributed Rs 2.5 crore towards the welfare of her production house’s co-workers.

Reigning world champion PV Sindhu was one of the sports personalities who interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a video conference on Friday. The other shuttlers are Sai Praneeth, Saina Nehwal and Pullela Gopichand. Only Sindhu got a chance to speak from the badminton fraternity.

The outbreak of novel coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown has led many to stay put at home. Spending days at home and passing time are challenges that many are facing during this period. Even during such trying times, ETimes TV remains committed to bringing some of the best stories and updates about our readers' favourite celebrities.

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Friday urged people to follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to countrymen to light Diyas and candles on April 5 at 9 pm for nine minutes to fight the darkness spread by the pandemic.

Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain actor Rohitashv Gour is known for his simplicity and exceptional acting chops. The actor, who has won several hearts by playing the role of Manmohan Tiwari in the sitcom.

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to punish the people who had attacked a team of healthcare workers in Indore and also pointed out the lack of testing kits in Sikkim to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

India’s biggest stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi season 10 has raised the level of intensity with the tasks being assigned to the celebrity contestants.