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SCG to Host Bushfire Relief Match

The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground will host the star-studded charity cricket match organised to raise funds for Australia's bushfire victims on February 8.

India Fined for Slow Over-rate in Fourth T20 Against New Zealand

The Indian team was on Saturday docked 40 per cent of its match fee for slow over-rate in the fourth T20 International against New Zealand at the Westpack Stadium here.

Amelie Bea Smith Replaces 18-Year Old Bafta Awardee Harley Bird to Be Peppa Pig's New Voice

British child actor Amelie Bea Smith has been roped in by Entertainment One and animation studio Astley Baker Davies as the new voice of popular cartoon character, Peppa Pig. Amelie will debut as the voice of the title character of the animated hit in the episode titled "Valentine's Day".

Government Allocates Rs 2826.92 Crore to Sports Budget, Rs 50 Crore Increase from Last Year

The government on Saturday allocated Rs 2826.92 crore as sports budget for the next financial year, which is up by a mere Rs 50 crore from the revised estimates of 2019-20.

Oscars 2020: Cynthia Erivo Finds It 'Saddening to Be Only Woman of Colour' on Getting Nominated As The Best Actress in a Leading Role'

Cynthia Erivo is excited about her best actress in a leading role Academy Awards nomination, but the singer-actor says being the only woman of colour competing for the trophy is "saddening". Erivo, who is nominated for her performance in biographical drama Harriet.

Coronavirus Scare: Australia to Refuse Entry to Non-Citizens Arriving From China to Combat Deadly Virus

Hardik Ruled out of New Zealand Test Series: BCCI

Flamboyant India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Saturday ruled out of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand after failing to regain full fitness, the BCCI said.

Income Tax Budget 2020-21: Dividend Distribution Tax Shifted to Individuals Instead of Firms, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

In her second Budget presentation, the Finance Minister said concessional tax rate of 15 per cent has been extended to power generation companies. The government plans 100 per cent tax concession to sovereign wealth funds on investment in infra projects, she added.

Pakistan Recall Ashraf, Bilal for Bangladesh Test

Pakistan Saturday recalled all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and off-spinner Bilal Asif for the first Test against Bangladesh starting in Rawalpindi next week.

Novak Djokovic vs Dominic Thiem, Australian Open 2020 Men's Singles Final: Can He Topple 'King' Novak? Dominic Thiem Looks for Chinks in Djokovic's Armour

"King" Novak Djokovic has won all seven Australian Open finals he has contested, he is on a 12-match winning streak and will become world number one if successful in the Melbourne Park decider on Sunday.

Women's Tri-nation Series: India Look to Improve Fielding as They Take on Australia

The Indian women's team will look for an improved show in the fielding department to complement its fine bowling when it takes on Australia in its second game of the tri-series here on Sunday.

India U19 vs Pakistan U19, ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Semi-Final: Will Treat Match Against IND Like Normal Game, Says Mohammad Huraira

Pakistan opener Mohammad Huraira says he will treat the high-pressure semifinal of the U-19 World Cup against arch-rivals India like a normal game.

'Not Forgotten' - Grieving Lakers Honour Bryant

LeBron James spoke for everyone as the Los Angeles Lakers honoured the memory of franchise icon Kobe Bryant on Friday, delivering the simple message: "Not forgotten."

Lakshyanand, Self-Styled Godman, Booked For Raping Two Minors Under POCSO Act in Haryana

A self-styled godman of an ashram was booked on Wednesday for allegedly raping two minor girls repeatedly over three days, police said.

Agriculture Budget 2020-21: Government Sets Agriculture Credit Target at Rs 15 Lakh Crore for Fiscal 2020, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

She further said Indian Railways will set up Kisan Rail in public–private partnership (PPP) mode for cold supply chain to transport perishable goods. Also, Krishi Udaan will be launched by Civil Aviation Ministry to transport agri-products to national as well international destinations.

Invincible India Eye Rare 5-0 Whitewash in Final T20I

Mt. Invincible so far, India will eye a rare 5-0 whitewash against a bruised and battered New Zealand in the final T20 International here on Sunday.

Union Budget 2020-21: Fundamentals of Economy Strong, Inflation Well Contained, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister further said during 2014-19, the government brought a paradigm shift in governance. She termed GST as a historic structural reform, saying it integrated the country economically.

Union Budget 2020-21: Simplified Return for GST From April 2020, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

In her second Budget presentation, the finance minister said GST has resulted in gains of Rs 1 lakh crore to consumers and removed inspector raj and also helped the transport sector.

Indian Economy Experienced Abrupt Slowdown in 2019, But It's Not in a Recession, Says IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva

She said India had undertaken some important reforms that over the longer term would be beneficial for the country, but they do have some short-term impact.

India A Trail by 219 Runs After New Zealand A's 562

India A were left with an arduous task of saving the first unofficial Test after New Zealand A notched up a mammoth 562 in their first innings here on Saturday.