Новости за 10.04.2020

There is wide variation in case fatality rates (deaths as percentage of cases) between states. Maharashtra, with the largest number of cases, is number 4 on this list. Tamil Nadu and Delhi, despite having the second and third highest number of cases , have among the lowest mortality rates.

Following Akshay Kumar's footsteps, Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla joined him in thanking people associated with essential services.

At least 16,002 samples were tested on Thursday, of which only 320, or 2%, tested positive for Covid-19. Based on the samples collected, we can say that the infection rate is not high, although it is dynamic, said Lav Agarwal, joint secretary in the health ministry.

Actor Sourabh Raaj Jain has been part of various TV shows before he decided to play Lord Krishna in the mytho-costume drama Mahabharat in 2013. With his on-screen presence, appealing voice and charming smile Sourabh won hearts as Lord Krishna and had us hooked to his 'Krishna Seekh'.

Floyd Mayweather, who retired from boxing in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record, said on Friday he hopes to emulate late uncle Roger by becoming a successful trainer.

The country’s overall coronavirus count topped 7,500 while the death toll rose to 258, with 26 casualties reported from various states on Friday. As many as 859 fresh cases were confirmed by states beating Thursday’s record high of 787 cases, as per numbers collated by TOI.

Our daily life and work might have been stalled due to the current lockdown announced by PM Narendra Modi as a preventive measure to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic but that is no excuse to not keep fit and eat healthy during these testing times.

There was no love lost between him and Kevin Pietersen during their playing days but when it came to winning games of cricket for England, they forgot their personal dislike for each other, said the former England off-spinner Graeme Swann. Part of a hugely successful English side, Swann and Pietersen had played pivotal roles in England reaching the pinnacle in the world rankings.

Reporting up to 2 hours before flight time armed with protective gear like masks, gloves, 100-ml sanitisers and flying with a seat vacant between every two people could be the “new normal” for air travellers when schedule passenger flights resume.

As the country continues to remain under lockdown, police officials across states have been the frontline warriors alongside doctors and other medical staff in the fight against the deadly coronavirus.

Brazilian football great Ronaldo has said that former England captain and his Real Madrid teammate David Beckham is one of the best players of all time.

Footballer CK Vineeth from Jamshedpur FC has been volunteering at the Covid-19 call centre in Kerala's Kannur district and delivering essential and relief supplies to the district's semi-rural population rely on the panchayat call centre manned by the former India international and his team. The supplies are procured from a supermarket and delivered within 24 hours.

The assurance came from Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar who said the procurement of wheat would begin during April 15-20. States had already been advised to stagger procurement, increase number of procurement centres and issue tokens to farmers to prevent large congregation at mandis.

The government on Friday announced to pay ex-gratia or monetary compensation in the range of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 35 lakh for employees and contractual labourers of Food Corporation of India, in case anyone dies due to coronavirus infection. This will cover around 1.09 lakh workers and officers.

Joginder Sharma, who was one of the heroes of India’s 2007 World T20 win, is currently serving the country in another capacity amid the ongoing fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Now a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Hisar district of Haryana, Joginder is making sure people stay indoors and adhere to the guidelines of the govt during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Far away in distant Sydney, India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is praying everyday that his parents, both police officers, are safe and sound as they continue working in the frontline in Chandigarh amid the COVID-19 crisis.

A total of 17 Grandmasters and over 180 chess players participated came together to take part in an online blitz event to raise over Rs 2.39 lakh towards the PM CARES Fund for COVID-19 relief.

Opening batsman Rohit Sharma on Friday said that people need to stay fit and being homebound cannot be used as an excuse during the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Andrew Flintoff recalled an episode from a 2005 Test match against Pakistan wherein Shoaib Akhtar kept calling Flintoff fat and the burly all-rounder gave it back to the speedster, but the end result wasn't too sweet for the Englishman.

There's no bull's eye to aim at for the time being so Deepika Kumari doesn't mind rustling up a mean chicken curry which will appeal to the taste buds of beau and fellow international Atanu Das. Deepika and Atanu originally wanted to focus on Tokyo Olympics and get married once it's over but now it seems early wedding bells for Indian archery's "first couple" with the Games deferred to 2021.

Former Leeds and England defender Norman Hunter is receiving hospital treatment after contracting the coronavirus. Hunter, 76, is a Leeds legend after winning two English titles among a host of trophies during 540 appearances for the club.

Tennis legend Leander Paes has heaped praise on his former Grand Slam winning partner Mahesh Bhupathi, saying he always had 'mad' skills and he remembers the volleys which won the pair a few Grand Slams.