Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ to star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt
As Excel Entertainment celebrates 20 years, Farhan Akhtar surprised his fans with an announcement that has put a smile on everyone’s face. The actor is back on the director's chair for a female road trip story titled Jee Le Zaraa. Can’t wait for this one!
Source - India Today
India allows vaccination for foreign nationals
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare allowed the foreign nationals residing in India to get registered on the CoWin portal to receive their Covid-19 vaccine dose. The foreign nationals can now use their passport as identity proof for the purpose of registration on the CoWin portal.
Source - Zee News
August 7 to be marked as ‘Javelin Throw Day’
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) decided to name August 7 as ‘Javelin Throw Day’ in India to honour Neeraj Chopra’s first historic Olympic gold. The javelin thrower bagged the gold medal in men’s javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on August 7.
Source - Telangana Today
IPL 2021 Phase 2: Rule change
According to the new rule, the ball that sails into the stands will no longer be used in the match. With fans set to be present in the stadiums during the second phase of the IPL, the BCCI isn’t looking to take any undue risk with regards to the health of players or officials. The batsman will now think a lot before hitting the ball for a six!
Source - News18
Sensex, Nifty hit record highs today; Smallcap index falls over 2%
The benchmark indices hit a fresh record high intraday, led by information and technology stocks along with banking and financials, amid mixed global cues Broader markets, midcap and smallcap indices declined over 1-2 percent each. Among sectors, sharp losses were seen in metal, PSU banks, realty and media indices, while Nifty IT ended in the green.
Source - CNBCTV18
Tallest tricolour of Jammu and Kashmir unfurled
A few days ahead of the 75th Independence day, the Army hoisted the tallest national flag in Jammu and Kashmir. The 100-metre-high flag was hoisted at the famous tourist destination of the valley, Gulmarg. The project has been jointly executed by the Indian army and Solar Industries Pvt Ltd.
Source - NDTV
World Lion Day observed today
World Lion day is observed every year on August 10 to raise awareness about the conservation of lions. The lion is an endangered species on the IUCN Red List. The 5 biggest cats are found mostly in India, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian leopard, Clouded Leopard, and Snow leopard. India is also recorded as the highest lion population with an increase of 29 percent from 2015 to 2020.
Source - India Today
Lionel Messi agrees PSG deal
Lionel Messi has agreed to a two-year deal to join Paris St-Germain following his shock exit from Barcelona. The 34-year-old Argentina captain left Barca - the only club he has ever played for - as they were unable to afford a new deal under La Liga's financial fair play rules.
Source - BBC
ICC to push for cricket's inclusion in Olympics
The first step for cricket's inclusion in the Olympics is being taken as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed its intention to bid for the game's entry in the quadrennial sporting extravaganza. The ICC has convened a Working Group to lead the bid on behalf of the sport which will be focused on cricket becoming part of LA 2028, Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
Source - Cricbuzz
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