Новости за 12.06.2020

Testing levels in several states have gone down during periods when their positivity rate - the proportion of tests yielding a positive result -- is increasing. This is the opposite of what you would expect, which is that states ramp up testing as their positivity rate increases.

The Covid-19 pandemic in India crossed another sombre milepost of 3 lakh cases even as fresh infections zoomed to a new record of 11,775 on Friday, while the death toll grew by 389 to 8,886. The coronavirus count in the worst-hit state of Maharashtra also topped 1 lakh during the day. With this, Covid-19 cases reported by India rose to 3,09,360, as per data from state governments.

Dilip Vengsarkar was captain of the Indian team when a teenager named Sachin Tendulkar was destroying bowling attacks in Mumbai's school cricket tournaments. Vengsarkar said that he first got a taste of Tendulkar's talents when the Indian team was practicing in Mumbai ahead of a Test match against New Zealand in 1988, which was to be Vengsarkar's 100th Test.

World number one Novak Djokovic is looking forward to returning to action in front of fans at the Serb's charity tennis tournament in Belgrade this weekend.

Pakistan great Saqlain Mushtaq would always advise the England spin duo of Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid to treat skipper Virat Kohli like the entire Indian team, saying the prolific batsman alone is like a complete eleven.

Actress Charvi Saraf, who plays the role of Shivani (Prerna's younger sister) in Kasautti Zindagii Kay, penned an open letter sharing her experience of trying to get a COVID test done in Delhi. The actress in her note shared how she has been calling doctors and hospital to get herself checked, but all her attempts have been futile as no one is ready to help.

Kumkum fame Juhi Parmar decided to something special on her parents’ anniversary. The actress teamed up with her daughter Samairra and got her parents to exchange vows once again.

Indian spin duo Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav often fight for a place in the starting XI. But the pair share a great camaraderie on and off the pitch and that once again came to the fore on Friday.

The National Rifle Association of India have decided to term the proposed online shooting league as 'unauthorised' and have advised their shooters against participating in the league. The month-long league, which is proposed to be held from July 4, will not see any India participation as the national body has threatened to take 'disciplinary action' against shooters competing in the league.

If you are planning to live in the suburbs in Victoria in Australia, you may find your residential address as 'Kohli Crescent' or 'Tendulkar Drive', or maybe own a villa at the 'Kallis Way' or 'Dev Terrace'.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe on Friday said it's main focus will be on ensuring athletes safe return to training and competition, in a way that prevents the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

Nitish Bharadwaj talks about the one important thing that he learnt from his parents

Diya Aur Baati Hum actress Deepika Singh has shared a video on her Instagram account urging Delhi Government and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking help as her mother tested COVID positive. The actress is worried for her parents and other family members who stay in Delhi's crowded Paharganj area.

Australian PM Scott Morrison on Friday hinted at the return of up to 10,000 spectators at sporting venues from July as the country races against time to be ready for the T20 World Cup in October-November and eagerly awaits a Test series against India after that. The International Cricket Council is likely to decide the fate of the World Cup next month.

Tina Bhatia recalls working with Ayushmann Khurrana in the just-released film.

The Uttar Pradesh Police registered a case against a retired IAS officer after he questioned the state government's coronavirus strategy on his Twitter account.

Asian champion runner Gomathi Marimuthu was banned Friday for four years for doping and stripped of her 800-meter title.

The BCCI's decision to call off India's short tour of Zimbabwe due to the coronavirus pandemic has left Zimbabwe coach Lalchand Rajput "saddened." This is the second time that Zimbabwe have been denied a chance to play India. They were supposed to tour India for a T20I series in January this year, but the BCCI replaced them with SL as they were banned by the ICC.

Experienced left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz has conveyed to the head coach Misbah-ul-haq that he is ready to make a return to Test cricket if his services are required during the England tour.

Estranged couple Abhinav Kohli and Shweta Tiwari have been in the news ever since the former spoke about their reconciliation in the media. Recently, while talking to a portal, the actor stated that they are not separated and are living together. And now, the actor has claimed that his Shweta has never filed a complaint against him.