India needs a proper structure to create top Tennis players

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February 2, 2021

England pacer Jofra Archer has retreated his focus on fitness and said that it will be a long year for the English cricket team and managing the body alignment is important.

“I looked at the schedule today and realised that it is going to be a very long year. Few series coming up. Body management will be essential if you are going to play everything or most of everything. Managing the body will be important if you have to play a lot,” said Archer while speaking to the media on Tuesday.

In this calendar year, England will play 17 Test matches besides the T20 World Cup. Archer also included IPL 2021 in his schedule for the year.

“Anyone who has criticised it never spent a week let alone months in the bubble. We have been here for almost a year now. At the end of the day, human beings are social people. Sometimes it becomes hard because if you are not having a great game or if you are not feeling good with your cricket, there is no escape. I think ECB has done great, given people like myself time. I have had six weeks away. I think Jos (Buttler) will have some time after the first Test. So they are making a priority that everyone gets time away and come back refreshed and ready to go,” added Archer.

“I don’t mind the bubble because I know I will get my time away. If it gets too overbearing, there is no shame in saying that. Right now, I am good to go at least till July. I have been training in my time off, playing cricket,” he said.

The 25-year-old said that his IPL experience won’t matter a lot to him when it comes to representing the national team in the Test format.

‘Bail is rule, jail an exception’ says Delhi court while granting bail to independent journalist Mandeep Punia

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February 2, 2021

The court has granted bail to independent journalist Mandeep Punia on charges of misbehaving with the police on the Singhu border. Court granted him this bail on a personal bond of Rs 25,000. Now he can be released by this evening or till tomorrow. Mandeep accused him of implicating himself in a fake case.

At the same time, the police protested against the bail application, accusing him of inciting people and obstructing the functioning.

The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of the Rohini court, Satveer Singh Lamba, decided to hear the verdict on Tuesday after hearing arguments from both sides, on which he granted bail to Mandeep.

The court said that it is a principle of law that “bail is a rule and prison is an exception” and since the complainant, the victim and the witness are only police personnel, there is no possibility that the accused / applicant is competent to influence Will happen.

It is written in the operative part of the court order that,

“It is pertinent to mention that the alleged scuffle incident in the present case dates to around 6.30 pm. However, the present FIR was lodged at around 1.21 pm the next day. The complainants, victims and witnesses are only police personnel. Hence, this matter There is no possibility that the accused / applicant may be able to influence any police officer. Obviously, the accused is a freelance journalist. At the most, no seizures will be affected by the accused person. Therefore, the accused will be given judicial custody. It is not proper to keep in. It is a legal principle of law that “bail is a rule and prison is an exception.” Therefore, in view of the facts of the present case, the presentations on both sides and the totality of the circumstances, in keeping with the period of detention of the accused in judicial custody, the bail is presented to him in the amount of Rs.25,000 / -. Is accepted. “

The police took Mandeep Punia into custody while he was covering news on the Singhu border. After this, a video of Mandeep Punia being detained also appeared in which it is seen that a large number of police personnel are surrounded and carrying him. Hours before being taken into custody, Punia shared a live video on Facebook in connection with the violence on the Singhu border. In which he questioned the role of the police.

CBSE board exam date sheet of 10th and 12th has been released today, download datesheet

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February 2, 2021

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has today released the datasheet for class 10 and 12 examinations. Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has released the datesheet on Twitter as well as wishing the students for board exams. He wrote, “Dear students, please be assured that we have done our best to ensure that this exam runs smoothly for you. Best wishes to you. ” Students can now go to the official website of CBSE cbse.nic.in and download the board exam datesheet.

The examinations are to be held from 4 May to 10 June. The exam will be conducted in offline written mode and the paper will have 33 percent internal choice questions. The syllabus of the exam has also been reduced to 30 percent. Nishank said that the schools will conduct practical examinations from March 1.

Earlier education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ recently told on 28 January that the datesheet of the CBSE Board Exam 2021 will be released on 2 February. The Central Board of Secondary Education had said a few days ago that all schools should complete the practical examinations / project / internal assessment work before the date when the examinations of that class are coming to an end.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the time table of class 10 of CBSE today. Students who are going to be a part of the CBSE class 10 board exam can go to the official website of CBSE cbse.nic.in and download the datesheet. This year, CBSE 10th examinations will start from May 4 and will be conducted till June 7.

A direct link to the datesheet has been released on the official website of CBSE cbse.nic.in.

The exam date for JEE Mains 2021 has been set in advance. According to the official notice, the JEE Mains 2021 exam will be held on May 24.

NIA to investigate Israel embassy blast case

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February 2, 2021

The National Investigation Agency will now be probing the Israel Embassy Blast case. According to some media reports, the case has been transferred after the orders from the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA).

The NIA will now register the case under appropriate sections and will start their probe soon. Reportedly, the NIA has been called in for the investigation after Iranian link in the case was emerged. As of now, the Delhi Police’s Special Cell will need to handover all relevant evidence and documents to the agency.

“The NIA has been roped in as case has international ramifications. The case file and evidence collected so far by the Delhi Police’s Special Cell including the explosive sample, CCTV footage and the ‘threat letter’ recovered from the blast site will be handed over to the central agency,” Hindustan Times quoted an officer as saying.

The development comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

According to an official statement by the Prime Minister’s Office, during a telephonic conversation, PM Modi assured his Netanyahu that India accords the highest importance to the safety and security of Israeli diplomats and premises, and would deploy all its resources to find and punish the perpetrators.

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today by telephone with Indian Prime Minister and thanked him for his government efforts to safeguard Israeli representatives in the aftermath of the terrorist event near the Israeli Embassy in India, PM of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today by telephone with Indian Prime Minister and thanked him for his government’s efforts to safeguard Israeli representatives in the aftermath of the terrorist event near the Israeli Embassy in India,” PM of Israel said in a tweet.

The blast, which took place on January 29 at 5 pm, was confirmed by the Delhi police as a low-intensity IED blast.

Australia tour of South Africa postponed amid COVID surge

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February 2, 2021

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The Test series between Australia and South Africa has been postponed due to the sudden surge of COVID-19 in South Africa.

Australia were scheduled to tour South Africa later this month, these were also the major part of the mega World Test Championship for the Australian cricket team. Australian team now on the back foot after the series lost against the young Indian team.

Cricket Australia’s interim chief executive Nick Hockley reckons that the tour poses “unacceptable” risk.

“Following extensive due diligence with medical experts, it has become clear that traveling from Australia to South Africa at this current time poses an unacceptable level of health and safety risk to our players, support staff and the community,” Hockley said in a statement.

“We acknowledge the significant amount of work by CSA in planning for the tour, during which we made it clear that CA was prepared to take on additional cost and effort to make the series happen.”

Meanwhile, the board has cleared that the series is only postponed not cancelled. Of the series gets cancelled then chances of Australian team reaching the finals of World Test Championship will totally vain.

Covid-19 update: India reports 8,635 cases of coronavirus in last 24-hour, lowest single daily toll in one month

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February 2, 2021

India has logged in 8,635 new cases of covid-19 infection in the last 24 hours, its lowest daily in nearly eight months, as per the latest data released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

In yet another major development, the country recorded just 94 deaths in the last 24-hour.

India had last recorded its lowest daily total on June 2 when just 8,171 cases were reported.

The country’s overall tally has reached at 1,07,66,245 infections since January 30 year when the country reported its first case in Kerala.

A total of 19,77,52,057 samples tested for Covid-19 up to 1st February. Of these, 6,59,422 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research.

The National Capital recorded just three deaths from covid-19 on Monday, the lowest daily toll in nearly nine months. Meanwhile, the daily cases too remained below the 121 while the positivity rate was nearly 0.3 per cent.

Here’re some more updates:

*Covid-19 vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Monday welcomed allocation of Rs 35,000 crore for Covid vaccination in Union Budget 2021-22, terming it a “great” and “far-reaching step”.

*The health sector on Monday hailed the Union Budget 2021-22 for increased allocation to the sector and new schemes.

*Top officials of the European Union (EU) held discussions with drug giants about the rapid development and production of vaccines specially against the new variants of the coronavirus.

*The coronavirus death toll in Brazil increased by 595 in the past day to top 225,000, the country’s Ministry of Health said in a statement.

*About 1,500 of the initial volunteers in a late-stage clinical trial of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine were given the wrong dose, but weren’t informed that a mistake had been made after the blunder was discovered, documents obtained by Reuters show.

Meanwhile, the total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 103.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.23 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Great gain in market, SENSEX up 1000 points, NIFTY around 14,562

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February 2, 2021

After the budget, once again the stock market is seeing a big boom. The market had gained about 5% on a good budget last day. On February 2, the Sensex is up 1519 points at 10:00 am. The Nifty is also in business with a strength of 440 points. Both benchmark indices are up over 3%. The Nifty rose 200 points while the Sensex rose about 600 points as soon as the market opened.

Nifty’s top gainer
Tata Motors shares opened at Rs 291.25, up nearly Rs 12.

Eicher Motors shares opened at Rs 2,871.55, up nearly Rs 29.

HDFC shares opened up about Rs 76 to Rs 2,655.60.

47 stocks out of 50 of the Nifty 50 pack are fast. Stocks of Tata Motors, HDFC, Larsen, UPL and HDFC Bank have seen more than 5% surge. Apart from this, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Mahindra and Mahindra, SBI, etc. are also showing gains.

Hero Moto SALES in January has been better than anticipated. There has been a 5-fold jump in scooter sales, but total sales have fallen by 3 per cent to 4.85 lakh units. On the other hand, Eicher has sold more than 8 percent Royal Enfield.

Fertilizer companies will be paid a subsidy of 65 thousand crore rupees before March 31. In an exclusive conversation with CNBC Awaaz, the Expenditure Secretary said – From next year there will be no old arrears of fertilizer companies. Today the action will increase in fertilizer shares.

World Wetland Day Is Observed on 2 February

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February 2, 2021

World Wetland Day is observed all over the world on 2 February. The special thing is that ‘World Wetland Day’ is organized to raise global awareness about the important role of Wetland for the people and our planet.

Wetland means a wet or marshy area or a water-saturated area. That is, wetlands or marshy land areas are called wetlands. In many places, the land is filled with water throughout the year. Wetland soil is part of the shore of lake, river and pond. A wetland is an area that is partially or completely filled with water throughout the year. Wetland has many benefits. Wetland in India extends from the cold and dry regions to the tropical monsoon regions of central India and the humid regions of the south. Let me tell you that Wetland makes water free from pollution.

Natural biodiversity is important for survival. They provide suitable habitat for the endangered and rare species of birds and animals, plants and insects. The wetlands are also shelters for winter birds and various animals.

Why is this day celebrated on 2 February only?

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February 1971 in Iran’s city of Ramsar to mark the Convention on the Protection of Wetlands on 2 February 1971 off the coast of the Caspian Sea.

Punjab CM to chair an all-party meeting over farm protest today

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February 2, 2021

Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh will chair an all-party meeting today to find an impasse to the farmers’ agitation against three agriculture related laws. The meeting has specifically been called to discuss the recent developments that took place following the Republic Day violence. The meeting will be conducted at Punjab Bhawan at 11 am.

The chief minister had called for the meeting on Sunday, urging all the leaders of the different political outfits to keep their distances aside and come under the same umbrella to find a solution for Punjab farmers who are allegedly being harassed by Delhi police.

Singh also took to Twitter on Monday to inform that the Punjab Government has arranged 70 lawyers in Delhi to ensure quick legal recourse to farmers who have been booked by the Delhi police for their alleged connection to violence that took place on January 26 in the National Capital.

“Punjab Government has already arranged a team of 70 lawyers in Delhi to ensure quick legal recourse to farmers booked by the Delhi police. I will personally take up the issue of missing farmers with MHA & ensure these persons reach home safely. For assistance call 112,” Singh said on Twitter.

Punjab Government has already arranged a team of 70 lawyers in Delhi to ensure quick legal recourse to farmers booked by the Delhi police. I will personally take up the issue of missing farmers with MHA & ensure these persons reach home safely. For assistance call 112.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) February 1, 2021

“Our hearts are with those fighting for their rights at the Delhi borders,” said the Chief Minister, appealing to the people of Punjab to immediately dial 112 to report any case of a person missing during the tractor rally.

He further added, “We will do everything possible to locate those who are missing. We are trying to get details and will ensure that they return to their homes”.

Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) will be represented by a three-people committee formed by Sukhbir Singh Badal.

“Farmers are out on the streets putting their lives at stake. Lakhs of farmers have lost their lives and the Centre is not talking about it, not doing justice. If farmers can sit for days in the open and protest in this bitter cold, can the Prime Minister not go there and meet them. Can his ministers not visit the farmers, talk to them and make a decision?” Badal said on Monday.

Jack Leach: Happy to play in front of crowd

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February 2, 2021

The Indian cricket team is set to play the four-match Test series against England from February 5. England’s left-hand spinner who is touring for the first time in India believes that he has the ability to perform in Indian turny pitches. Leach also welcomed the announcement by Tamil Nadu Cricket Association of allowing the fans to watch the game.

“We all want to play in front of crowds, that’s for sure,” said Leach.

“Obviously it needs to be safe, and we don’t want to be adding to a problem that’s affecting the whole world.

“So if it’s safe and if it’s good, then great; we’d love to play in front of crowds as soon as possible.”

“I think in the last year or so with everything Covid-related there’s been some things that haven’t been ideal, and I think it’s about being able to adapt and go with the flow a little bit,” said Leach.

Last time when England visited India that was in 2016 where they lost the series by 4-0. Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja were the stars of the mega home season of 2016-17.

Crowd allowed in Chepauk for the second Test between India and England

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February 2, 2021

The second Test between India and Australia in Chennai will mark the presence of crowd as the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA).

“We haven’t received any confirmation mail from the BCCI. But looks like we will have 50 per cent crowd for the second Test. The BCCI’s CEO (interim CEO Hemang Amin) is coming tomorrow. After that, we might get a confirmation. Press is likely to be allowed for both Tests,” TNCA secretary RS Ramasaamy as quoted saying by The Indian Express.

Cricket has returned to India after almost a year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Chepauk will host the first two Tests of the four-match series commencing this Friday.

The Tamil Nadu cricket association has allowed audience capicity of around 17,000 instead of 3500 for the second Test match.

“We will start the process of issuing tickets only after the BCCI confirmation,” he said.

Farmers announce chakka jam on February 6 over internet, electricity suspension

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February 2, 2021

Protesting farmers have announced a nationwide chakka jam on February 6. The event would see nationwide blockage of state highways for three hours as farmers continue their agitation against three contentious bill. The chakka jam has been called in the wake of internet ban in near their agitation sites, including 14 districts of Haryana.

The development was announced by Samyukta Kisan Morcha during a press conference which was called after farmers’ unions meeting.

The meeting involved discussion on arrest and harassment of young farmers by police, no trace of farmers whose tractors were seized during Republic Day, suspension of mobile internet, attacks on farmers at Singhu and Tikri borders, said Balbir Singh Rajewal, SKM leader.

“Farmers coming to join the agitation by trains are also being harassed. We want to protest against all these atrocities and so will do a three-hour chakka jam on February 6 across the nation. These will be on the national and state highways,” he said. “Government has also reduced allocation for the agriculture sector in the budget and we will be protesting against that as well.”

Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav said, “People had hoped that they would keep something for farmers during this budget as it is being announced during the agitation. The government had reduced allocation for agriculture and allied sectors by ₹6,000 crore. In terms of percentage, the reduction in the allocation has been from 5.1% last year to 4.3% this year.”

The farmers have also accused the Centre of ignoring them in the Union Budget 2021-22 that was presented in the parliament on Monday, claiming the government has “reduced the allocation to agriculture sector” in this budget.

The farmers also complained about blocking their Twitter account that was taken down on the “request of government authorities”.

Twitter accounts of Kisam Ekta Morchaa and Tractor2Twitter have also been restricted.

National award winning cinematographer PS Nivas dies

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