Friday, May 31, 2019

Live: Sonia, Rahul at Congress Parl Party meet

News from India and across the world, as it happens. Stay with TOI for live updates

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World Cup: Du Plessis urges SA to get back on track

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has challenged his side to make amends for the painful start to their World Cup campaign as they aim to bounce back against Bangladesh on Sunday.

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Mecca summit supports Palestinians, backs Saudi amid Iran tensions



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SA federation joins Semenya appeal over CAS verdict

Athletics South Africa (ASA) said on Friday it had joined Caster Semenya's appeal against the ruling that currently prevents the double Olympic champion from running her preferred distance races unless she takes testosterone-suppressant medication.

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Jofra Archer announces World Cup arrival with scorching bouncers

Hashim Amla tried to hook, but the ball crashed into the helmet's grill, forcing the South African to leave the field. Aiden Markram, beaten by excess pace and movement, only managed to edge him to the lone slip.

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ICC World Cup 2019: The rise and rise of Afghanistan

As Afghanistan brace up for their opening encounter of the 2019 World Cup against Australia, it can be easy to overlook how far the men from the war-torn nation have traversed in a short span of time.

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Konta 1st Brit woman in French Open Rd 4 in 36 yrs

Johanna Konta became the first British woman in 36 years to reach the fourth round of the French Open when she defeated Slovakia's Viktoria Kuzmova 6-2, 6-1 on Friday.

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World Cup: India play paintball ahead of SA opener

Ahead of India's opening World Cup clash against South Africa which is scheduled to be played on June 5, team India went out to play a game of paintball on Friday.

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Australia launch World Cup campaign against Afghanistan

Steve Smith and David Warner are back in the Australia squad for the World Cup in England and Wales and are set to start their country's World Cup opener against Afghanistan in Bristol on Saturday. Smith and Warner served 12-month bans following the "sandpaper-gate" incident in the Cape Town Test in March last year and Smith lost the Australia captaincy as a result.

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China, Pakistan, reforms: New def min Rajnath has his plate full

As the country’s new ‘Raksha Mantri’, Singh will have his plate full. The myriad challenges range from tackling the collusive threat from China and Pakistan to bolstering India’s fledgling defence-industrial base to get out of the strategically-vulnerable position of being the world’s largest arms importer.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2QyXKj4

New Zealand begin World Cup charge against Sri Lanka

New Zealand will look to leave behind the thrashing against West Indies and aim for a positive start to their World Cup campaign when they take on Sri Lanka at the Cardiff Wales Stadium on Saturday. The Black Caps were taken for plenty by the West Indies in their final warm-up match where they squandered 421 runs and eventually lost the match by 91 runs.

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West Indies make intent clear with thumping win against Pakistan

West Indies crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided contest at Trent Bridge on Friday as the two-time champions laid down a marker in their first match of the World Cup. Pakistan had no answer to the West Indies' fast bowlers and were bundled out for a paltry 105 in just 21.4 overs -- their second-lowest World Cup total.

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Watch: World Cup - Can the unfancied Sri Lankans clip Kiwi wings?



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US: Disgruntled city employee kills 11 in Virginia; suspect also killed



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With Shah in MHA, terror, insurgency will be dealt with iron hand

The leadership change in the high-profile ministry is expected to usher in a certain decisiveness and an iron-handed approach to terror, insurgency and secessionism. Shah, through his career, has come forth as a hardcore nationalist unflinching in his pursuit of whatever he perceives as crucial to national security.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2W7rEMG

West Indies have the arsenal to go all the way, says Richards

The legendary Sir Vivian Richards believes that the current West Indies team has the arsenal to take the World Cup home.

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To succeed, West Indies will need to be consistent and disciplined: Webster

Renowned sports psychologist Dr Rudi Webster, who has done pioneering work in the mental component of performance and mental conditioning of athletes, has worked with top Australian Rules football teams and golf legend Greg Norman.

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South Africa outplayed but not downbeat, says Faf Du Plessis

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis admitted his team were comprehensively outplayed by England in their Cricket World Cup opener on Thursday but found plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the tournament.

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Rashid Khan wants DGC to restore his playing rights

Rashid Khan has hit a conciliatory note. The golfer wants a "compromise" with the Delhi Golf Club (DGC). But the settlement offer isn't out of any pressure or desperation.

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French Open: Reigning champion Halep stumbles into round three

Defending champion Simona Halep stuttered into the French Open third round, needing four match points to seal a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 win over Poland's Magda Linette on Thursday.

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'Round the Clock' drill for Team India to get direct throws right

Indian team has always been considered as a safe "catching unit" but fielding coach R Sridhar now wants improvement in the conversion rate for direct throws in the upcoming World Cup.

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WATCH: Stokes takes a one-handed blinder to dismiss Phehlukwayo

England all-rounder Ben Stokes proved the famous cricketing proverb 'Catches win matches' right after holding a one-handed stunning catch to send South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo back to the pavilion during the ICC World Cup opening match.

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (May 31) that comprise the ICC World Cup 2019 match between West Indies vs Pakistan.

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Untroubled Djokovic cruises into French Open third round

Top seed and world number one Novak Djokovic cruised into the French Open third round on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 win over Swiss qualifier Henri Laaksonen.

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Serena crushes Nara to reach French Open third round

Serena Williams put her nervy start to the French Open behind her by thrashing Japanese qualifier Kurumi Nara on Thursday to step up her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

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Mohammad Amir fit for World Cup debut, says Pakistan captain

There was speculation that the 27-year-old, who missed the last four matches of the one-day international series against England earlier this month, might not be able to make his World Cup debut at Trent Bridge.

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Indian athletes claim five gold at U-20 Eurasian Athletics Championships

Indian athletes on Thursday won five gold and three silver medals at the Under-20 Eurasian Athletics Championships held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

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Trump kicks off trade pact ratification, but new tariffs pose obstacle

The three countries signed the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement in November, to update the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, and Trump this month cleared a major stumbling block to approval by removing contentious US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum. But the US president put the accord at risk by announcing tariffs on Mexico over illegal immigration.

from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2wACnoh

Indian-origin man dies after self-immolation in front of White House; cause unknown



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Donald Trump inadvertently admits Russia helped him amid meltdown over Mueller's parting kick



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US blocks over $46 million in funds of terrorist groups: Report

The report released by the US Department of Treasury states the US blocked nearly $400,000 in funds of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and $1,725 of the Jaish-e Mohammed.

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The sun always shines on Insta

The true story behind everybody’s happy holiday photos on social media

from The Hindu - Travel http://bit.ly/2QDtOCr

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Live: Stage set for swearing-in; JD(U) not to be part of new govt

Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/30SaF4u

Tahir 1st spinner to bowl first over of World Cup

Imran Tahir was given the new ball to bowl the first over of the tournament that made him the first spinner in the World Cup history to open the proceedings. Tahir justified his skipper Faf du Plessis' decision as he struck on the second delivery to dismiss Jonny Bairstow for duck in the opening match of the World Cup

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2I5i0Fg

French Open: Anisimova, Swiatek future tennis queens, only 17

Seventeen-year-olds Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek both romped into the third round of the French Open on Thursday with comprehensive victories over seeded players to firmly mark themselves out as future stars.

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Naomi Osaka stages second great escape at Roland Garros

Top seed Naomi Osaka staged a second successive Roland Garros great escape on Thursday when she battled back from a set and a break down to defeat Victoria Azarenka 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.

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French Open: Cuevas through to third round after Edmund retires

Uruguay's Pablo Cuevas reached the third round of the French Open after Kyle Edmund, the last British man left in the singles draw, retired with a knee injury midway through the third set on Thursday.

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Dominic Thiem edges into French Open third round

Last year's runner-up Dominic Thiem overcame an entertaining challenge from Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik to reach the third round at Roland Garros for the fourth straight year on Thursday.

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Tahir first spinner to bowl first over of a World Cup

Imran Tahir also justified his skipper Faf du Plessis' decision as he struck on the second delivery to dismiss Jonny Bairstow for duck in the opening match of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Kennington Oval in London.

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India coach Igor Stimac releases six more players from national camp

Narayan Das, Salam Ranjan Singh, Dhanpal Ganesh, Rowllin Borges, Komal Thatal and an injured Anwar Ali (Jr) have been released from the camp called to prepare for the Kings Cup to be played in Thailand from June 5.

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Israel to hold fresh election as Prime Minister Netanyahu fails to form coalition government

In an unprecedented development, Israeli lawmakers have voted to dissolve Parliament after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline, triggering a fresh general election to be held on September 17. It is the first time in Israel's history that a prime minister-designate has failed to form a coalition.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2I8Jji4

Curiosity rover finds clay cache on Mars: Nasa

Nasa's Curiosity Mars rover has found the highest amounts of clay minerals ever found during its mission on the red planet, the US space agency said. It is likely that the rocks in the area formed as layers of mud in ancient lakes. Other than proof that there was a significant amount of water once in Gale Crater, what these findings mean is still up for debate.

from Science News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2HLAZG6

Afghan official: Suicide bombing kills 6 near Kabul academy

Afghan authorities say a suicide bomber targeting a military academy in the capital of Kabul has killed at least six people. The Interior ministry says six others were wounded in the bombing on Thursday. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but insurgents have targeted this academy in the past.

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Julian Assange 'not well', US extradition hearing moved to June

Britain's review of a US request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on espionage charges has been moved to June, with his lawyer telling court on Thursday the whistleblower is in poor health. The next hearing will possibly taking place at the Belmarsh prison where Assange is serving a separate 50-week sentence for skipping bail.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2YVlscm

World Cup recap: Players who have represented 2 countries

In the 44-year history of the World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar and Javed Miandad hold the record for most number of appearances for their team. However there are also a few players that have represented two different teams at the tournament. Here's a look at the players who have this unique record.

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BCCI suspends India A cricketer Rinku Singh for three months

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday suspended India A and Uttar Pradesh player Rinku Singh for participating in an unauthorized T20 tournament in Abu Dhabi.

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Modi 2.0 govt may showcase BJP's strength in different regions

MPs selected for ministerial berths will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence at 4.30 pm on Thursday, shortly before the swearing-in ceremony, sources said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2W2kKIq

ENG vs SA WC Live: Phehlukwayo ends Roy's stay

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Wwdb10

Why invitation to BIMSTEC leaders is relevant

India's invitation to BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) leaders and heads of state from Mauritius and Kyrgyzstan to PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony suggests India's priorities taking an eastward turn. BIMSTEC is important given that tensions with Pakistan, affect India's access to the rest of the Asian continent.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Kc5Ywv

FIR against officials of Viacom 18 Media, Shemaroo

A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against the Chief Officers, Directors and Others of one of the biggest Film Studios in India Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd part of Network 18 Group owned by Mr.Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd and also against the Managing Director and Vice President of Shemaroo Entertainment Limited.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2KbYNo8

Peacock calling

Peacock sighting is an added attraction that is inviting walkers to KBR Park

from The Hindu - Travel http://bit.ly/2EGCALm

Curiosity rover finds clay cache on Mars: Nasa

Nasa's Curiosity Mars rover has found the highest amounts of clay minerals ever found during its mission on the red planet, the US space agency said. It is likely that the rocks in the area formed as layers of mud in ancient lakes. Other than proof that there was a significant amount of water once in Gale Crater, what these findings mean is still up for debate.

from Science News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2HLAZG6

ENG vs SA WC Live: Root, Roy rebuild England

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

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ENG vs SA WC Live: Tahir removes Bairstow early

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

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ICC World Cup Live blog: England vs South Africa



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World Cup recap: Players who have represented 2 countries

In the 44-year history of the World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar and Javed Miandad hold the record for most number of appearances for their team. However there are also a few players that have represented two different teams at the tournament. Here's a look at the players who have this unique record.

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These MPs will be part of Modi's Cabinet again

BJP leaders Nitin Gadkari, DV Sadananda Gowda, Dharmendra Pradhan, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Giriraj Singh, Babul Supriyo and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal will be sworn-in as ministers in the second government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2EHWKEK

WC Opener, Eng vs SA: Head to Head and Preview

Tipped to win their first World Cup silverware, England face a stern test in the tournament opener at The Oval on Thursday, but the hosts have all bases covered to give the a tough time to the Proteas, who will be without the dependable Dale Steyn.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2K9Ibgy

Israel faces new elections after parliament dissolves



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Live: New ministers to meet PM Modi at 4.30 pm at his residence

Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2EJXJ7c

Jagan sworn-in as Andhra Pradesh chief minister

YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy on Thursday took the oath of office as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. DMK President MK Stalin and Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao were also present at the swearing-in ceremony. There are just two instances in the southern parts where father-son duo were elected as CMs. First was HD Kumaraswamy and the second is Jagan.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WgqKCj

Are LS results end of the road for Siddaramaiah?

Siddaramaiah, the face of Karnataka Congress, is facing flak from his own partymen who blame him for Congress’ worst-ever showing in Lok Sabha polls in the state. “Siddaramaiah was the one who created doubts in the minds of Congress and JD(S) voters by letting the ‘Siddaramaiah for CM’ clamour grow,” said a senior Congress leader. “Though he campaigned jointly with JD(S) leaders in the Old Mysuru region to undo the damage, the expected transfer of votes did not happen.”

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2HIp9fH

Who will be sworn in today? Modi meets Shah for third time in 3 days

The list of Union ministers is likely to be sent to the Rashtrapati Bhavan soon, sources said. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have held several rounds of discussions in the last two days. BJP allies like Shiv Sena, JD(U), AIADMK, LJP, Akali Dal and Apna Dal are set to be represented in the govt. Modi will take oath along with a new council of ministers for a second term at 7pm.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2I4I6Iu

Live: New ministers to meet PM Modi at 4:30 pm

Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VWKTIJ

Live: Jaganmohan takes oath as Andhra CM

YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy sworn-in as the second chief minister of Andhra Pradesh post its bifurcation. The swearing-in ceremony is being held at IGMC Stadium in Vijayawada. Stay with us for all live updates:

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2I6wDYV

As US IT firm cuts jobs, India amongst most hit

US IT services firm DXC –formed in 2017 with the merger of CSC and HP Enterprise’s service business – let go of 10,000 people, or 7% of its workforce, in the last fiscal as part of a turnaround plan. At least half of these job cuts were in India. The entity’s total headcount was 1.7 lakh around the time the merger was announced, but it’s now down to 1.33 lakh.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2YV79EI

World's tiniest surviving baby born in California

The girl, nicknamed Saybie by hospital staff, was born 23 weeks and three days into her mother's pregnancy in San Diego. She weighed a mere 245 grams (8.6 ounces) —the same as a large apple — when she was born. The father was told that he would have about an hour with his daughter before she passed away. But the girl survived and was discharged after five months.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2MiSMIP

Pakistan man murders HIV positive wife in epidemic-hit south

A Pakistani man killed his HIV positive wife Wednesday in southern Pakistan, where hundreds of people have tested positive for the virus in recent weeks, stirring panic and casting a light on the country's dismal public health standards. The murder took place in a village near the epicentre of the outbreak on the outskirts of Larkana city in Pakistan's Sindh province.

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ICC World Cup: Virat Kohli's perfect chance to shape a legacy

The Virat Kohli era in Indian cricket will be incomplete without a World Cup triumph as captain. Can the combative cricketer dispel growing perception that he isn’t a natural when it comes to leading in ODIs?

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WC Opener, Eng vs SA: Head to Head and Preview

Tipped to win their first World Cup silverware, England face a stern test in the tournament opener at The Oval on Thursday, but the hosts have all bases covered to give the a tough time to the Proteas, who will be without the dependable Dale Steyn.

from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2K9Ibgy

Watch: Ravi Shastri tells Yuzvendra Chahal 'I am still young'

The recent interview on Chahal TV featured the supporting staff of the Indian cricket team. The members of the coaching staff in the interview shared their views and expectations from the team ahead of the World Cup.

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