Chess Olympiad | Koneru Humpy wins tie-breaker Armageddon, helps India reach final
Koneru Humpy, the World No. 2 from Vijayawada, had black pieces against Monika Socko. That meant she had four minutes to make her moves against her rival's five. But the player with black pieces only needed to draw, while the rival needed to win. Humpy did more than what was required, winning the Catalan game in 73 moves; she checkmated Socko, promoting her pawn to have two queens.
Coronavirus | Amit Shah likely to be discharged in a short time: AIIMS
“Amit Shah is admitted at AIIMS, New Delhi for post COVID Care. He has recovered and is likely to be discharged in a short time,” Aarti Vij, chairperson of AIIMS’ media and protocol division, said. He was admitted for post COVID-19 care on August 18 .
Coronavirus | Health Ministry draws up SoPs for Parliament, Assembly sessions
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan chairs the 20th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19.
GST compensation | Kerala rejects Centre’s proposals
“A video conference will be held with other State Finance Ministers on Monday afternoon. Separate memorandum will be submitted by the States. But, we are trying to reach a common ground and ask the Centre to avail loan to provide GST compensation. It is not clear if the BJP ruled States will stick to their stance,” Kerala Finance Minister T. M. Thomas said.
States asked to identify persons with disabilities for ration cards
The Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry wrote to all Chief Secretaries on August 26, reiterating the instructions issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on August 22 to all State/UT Food and Civil Supplies Secretaries to identify persons with disabilities.
Centre explores possibility of single voter list for Lok Sabha, Assembly, local body polls
At present, the Election Commission prepares the electoral roll or voter list for Lok Sabha and Assembly polls. The State Election Commissions, which are altogether separate bodies as per constitutional provisions, hold elections for local bodies such as municipalities and panchayats in their respective states based on their own voter lists.
India controlled spread of locusts using modern technologies: Modi
In his address after the virtual inauguration of college and administration buildings of Jhansi-based Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, the Prime Minister stressed on the need to promote greater use of latest technologies in the farm sector.
Congress reiterates demand for House panel probe into Facebook issue
WhatsApp, which is used by 40 crore Indians has been ‘compromised and controlled indirectly’ by BJP, the party alleges.
August receives 25% more rainfall; highest in 44 years: IMD
The India Meteorological Department data shows that in August 1976, the country had recorded a 28.4% excess rainfall.
In race to replace Japan’s Shinzo Abe, loyalist Yoshihide Suga emerges as strong contender
A self-made politician, Mr. Suga was chosen by Mr. Abe in 2012 for the pivotal role of Chief Cabinet Secretary, acting as top government spokesman, coordinating policies and supervising bureaucrats.
Mistrys flag ‘underperformance’ at Tata
The bitter tussle between the Tatas and ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry came to fore at the annual general meeting of Tata Sons, as the two sides traded allegations and counter-allegations over the management of $110 billion salt-to-software group.
IPL 2020 | Two players among 13 COVID-19 cases in IPL contingent, says BCCI
The two players who have tested positive include a white-ball T20 specialist seamer for India and a top-order India A batsman. The Board did not reveal any names. The tournament starts on September 19, and will be played across three cities in the UAE.
IPL 2020 | Suresh Raina pulls out citing ‘personal reasons’
The cricketer has returned to India and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season.
