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Cinema halls to reopen from 15 October with 50% capacity with one-seat distance, online booking encouraged, says Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar said online booking of tickets will be encouraged but box office will be open for single-screen theatres.

Castrol Activ & Network18 along with Ayushmann Khurrana urge youth to #ProtectIndiasEngine; catalyse change for India’s mechanics

#ProtectIndiasEngine is a national initiative to support the mechanic community launched by Castrol Activ and Network 18, and endorsed by actor Ayushmann Khurrana

England vs West Indies: We need to bowl Windies out cheaply and force follow-on, Sam Curran ploys win in rain-affected second Test

Curran said, 'Obviously, it’s going to be a big work load for the bowlers but we are nice and fresh and hopefully we can do something for the team.'

Coronavirus Lockdown: Domestic flights to resume in calibrated manner from 25 May, says civil aviation minister

The minister, however, did not say as to from when international scheduled commercial passenger flights would restart.

Coronavirus Outbreak: International Tennis Federation to furlough staff, 900 tournaments postponed

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) said 900 tournaments across all its circuits had been postponed so far because of the coronavirus pandemic and that it was furloughing half its staff.

NBA: Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell continues to have no signs of COVID-19 illness despite testing positive

Mitchell said he continues to feel fine, and that the worst physical issue he’s had during this process was going through the test for COVID-19 itself.

Coronavirus pandemic: Club World Cup could be pushed back upto 2023 to accomodate Euros, Copa America says FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Next year’s Club World Cup, scheduled for 17 June – 4 July, would be the biggest so far, taking place across eight Chinese cities.

Delhi Assembly election 2020: Here's a guide on how to check voter list, locate polling station near you, other FAQs

The highly-charged Delhi elections are a three-way contest between the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress.

Karim Benzema lashes out at French Football Federation chief Noel Le Graet, says he alone will decide on his international future

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has told French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet he and he alone will decide when the time to end his international career has come.

COA's proposed amendments in conflict of interest clause will allow former players to perform multiple roles

In its 11th and final status report submitted to Supreme Court on Monday, the CoA proposed amendments to Rule 38 in the BCCI constitution allowing former players to have multiple roles.

Former England first-class cricketer Andy Moles appointed Afghanistan's director of cricket-cum-chief selector

Andy Moles, a right-handed opening batsman, was the interim coach of Afghanistan during its successful tour of Bangladesh last month.

New study suggests shorter people may be more prone to diabetes

A recent study published in the journal Diabetologia found that people who were taller were less likely to have diabetes.

FIBA World Cup 2019: Kobe Bryant defends under-fire Team USA, says days of '1992 Dream Team' are gone

Kobe Bryant leapt to the defence of the United States basketball team after their failed World Cup campaign, saying on Friday: "The days of the 1992 Barcelona 'Dream Team' are gone."

India's PM Modi defends cash ban, announces incentives| Reuters

By Rupam Jain and Malini Menon | NEW DELHI NEW DELHI Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of incentives to the poor, farmers, women and small businesses on Saturday in a New Year's address, and defended his recent decision to abolish high denomination bank notes.The televised speech was widely seen as an opportunity for Modi to shore up support after a radical move on Nov. 8 to withdraw all 500 and 1,000 rupee bills, accounting for 86 percent of currency in circulation.Millions of Indians were forced to queue outside banks for hours to deposit old money and withdraw as much new currency as was permitted, causing widespread anger and raising concerns about India's economic growth in the current quarter.The so-called "demonetization" was designed to crush India's huge shadow economy, increase tax revenues and promote the use of bank accounts and digital transactions, but perceptions that the ambitious operation was botched have hurt Modi's standing.It comes only weeks before Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state with 200 million people, holds an election that will test whether the popular leader has been significantly weakened.Modi praised Indians for their forbearance."In this fight against corruption and black money, it is clear that you would like to walk shoulder to shoulder with us (the government)," Modi said."For us in government, this is a blessing ..

Cabinet reshuffle: All ministers of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi ministry resign

Paving way for the much-awaited reshuffle, all the 14 members of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi's ministry on Monday resigned from their respective positions.

Premier League: Everton sign striker Moise Kean from Juventus on five-year deal

Everton have signed teenage Italy striker Moise Kean from Juventus on a five-year deal.

Madrid Open 2019: Kei Nishikori holds off determined Hugo Dellien to set up third round clash against Stan Wawrinka

Nishikori has lost his last two meetings with Wawrinka, including a three-set defeat in Rotterdam in February, when his Swiss opponent went on to reach his first final since undergoing knee surgery in 2017

Premier League: Kepa Arrizabalaga is still Chelsea's first choice goalkeeper, insists coach Maurizio Sarri

Maurizio Sarri insists Kepa Arrizabalaga is still Chelsea's first choice goalkeeper despite dropping the rebellious Spaniard for Wednesday's 2-0 win over Tottenham

20 years after India and Pakistan played a classic in Chennai, here's why that Test means a lot more than victory and defeat

20 years back, Sachin Tendulkar withstood the might of Pakistan's legendary bowling attack and brought India to the cusp of a famous win. Here's a look back on that match.

'Who picks up the team, Rohit Sharma or Ravi Shastri?' Former skipper Sourav Ganguly asks India's head coach

The former India skipper, Sourav Ganguly, said that unlike football, cricket is a captain’s game and the coach should take a back seat.

India celebrates Janmashtami with fervour, devotees visit temples, youths participate in dahi handi festivities

Vrindaban was the centre of attraction for pilgrims in the noon, where Janmashtami was celebrated in three major temples - Radha Raman temple, Radha Damodar temple and Shah Ji temple

Kerala floods: Congress opposes KPMG's free consultancy service for rebuilding state, says many complaints have surfaced against firm

The Congress party in Kerala expressed reservation about selecting KPMG as consultant partner for rebuilding Kerala.

Kerala floods: Ex-serviceman booked for spreading false information on relief work; army slams 'imposter'

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