Новости за 17.09.2020

Lok Sabha on Thursday passed two bills related to the agriculture sector amid protests by the Opposition and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a constituent of the ruling NDA. The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill were passed by voice vote as the Congress, DMK and Revolutionary Socialist Party members staged a walkout.

Cricket Australia on Thursday revealed that Steve Smith is following "concussion protocols" which are crucial for his return to cricket in the IPL and asserted that it is "not willing" to compromise with the fitness of the Rajasthan Royals skipper.

Pavitra Rishta actress Ankita Lokhande is close to her family. The actress' father recently got hospitalised and she shared a small clip on her social media account wishing him a speedy recovery.

The Kings XI Punjab team has always had some top players in their ranks, but they somehow lost the plot in most of IPL editions, except on 2 occasions when they made it to the semis in 2008 season and finished runners-up in 2014 after losing to KKR in the final. It's been 5 years since their runners-up finish in 2014 and they have yet to make it to the playoffs.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has met United States president Donald Trump to discuss preparations for the 2026 World Cup which the country will co-host with Mexico and Canada, the global soccer body said on Thursday.

Aly Goni is not going to be seen in Bigg Boss 14 contrary to the rumours. The actor has chosen a web series over the controversial reality show. Reportedly, the shoot of the web series will begin next month.

Pratham Kunwar has started shooting for ‘Guddan - Tumse Na Ho Payega’; says he is happy to resume work after eight months.

The latest TRP ratings are out. Ekta Kapoor's Kundali Bhagya continues to remain the most watched show. Karan (Dheeraj Dhoopar) and Preeta's (Shraddha Arya) marriage in the daily soap has piqued the interest of the audience.

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is going to air Naira’s (Shivangi Joshi) ‘godbharai’ ceremony and you cannot miss her glowing pictures from the celebrations.

A Pulwama-style terror attack was averted on Thursday by the Indian Army with the recovery of 52 kg of explosives in Karewa area of Gadikal in Kashmir, Army officials said. The location where the explosives were recovered was near a national highway and close to the site of last year's Pulwama terror attack that had killed 40 CRPF personnel, they said.

Monitoring comeback man Hardik Pandya's workload is paramount for MI coach Mahela Jayawardene as he intends to groom a 'few more finishers' for the upcoming IPL. "Hardik is coming back from an injury. So we will have to be mindful of that but he is looking very good in the nets," Jayawardhane said. MI take on Chennai Super Kings in the lung opener on Saturday.

A special court in Jodhpur has asked the CBI to file cases against former Union minister Arun Shourie and the then disinvestment secretary Pradip Baijal over the sale of an ITDC hotel, allegedly at a loss of Rs 244 crore to the exchequer. The CBI court also directed filing of cases against 3 others associated with the sale two decades back of Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel.

Royal Challengers Bangalore players will sport the jerseys with the "My COVID Heroes" written on them all through the IPL to pay tribute to all those on the frontline in the battle against the pandemic.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday modified certain rules realted to mutual fund (MF) schemes. It said that the closing net asset value (NAV) of the day shall be applicable during purchase of MF units, irrespective of the size or time of receipt.

In a setback to the Modi government, Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Thursday resigned from the Cabinet in protest against the three farm bills tabled in Parliament by the Centre. "I have resigned from Union Cabinet in protest against anti-farmer ordinances and legislation. Proud to stand with farmers as their daughter & sister," Harsimrat said on Twitter

The IPL franchises will be heaving a sigh of relief as all 21 Australian & English players arriving to the UAE from the UK will have to undergo just 36 hours of quarantine instead of the earlier prescribed 6 days. "The quarantine matter has been sorted. Most of the teams will now have their big stars available from the first game itself," a senior IPL functionary said.

The leaders of eight opposition parties on Thursday held a protest in the Parliament complex against the government, demanding GST dues. Congress leaders were absent from the protest.

While answering a question in the pre-season virtual press conference, the Mumbai Indians' coach said conditions in the UAE will support spinners and the side has the right group of bowlers with them.

RCB skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday said his teammates have become 'acceptive' of living in the IPL bio-bubble and there is no 'desperation' for a change of environment as they approach the tournament start from Sep 19. It will be the first time that IPL matches will be held in the absence of a packed crowd but Kohli said it is the need of the hour.

India on Thursday said China should sincerely work with it for complete disengagement of troops at the earliest from all friction areas including Pangong lake and take steps to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ladakh.

Daily wearers of eyeglasses might be less likely to be infected with the novel coronavirus, say scientists who call for further, large-scale studies to assess the relationship between eye protection and the risk of contracting Covid-19.

This weekend on India’s Best Dancer, the show celebrates ‘Mythological special’ and extends a warm welcome to veteran actors Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia.