ICC approves COVID-19 replacements in Tests and other interim changes

The ICC Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations from the Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee, aimed at mitigating the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus and protect the safety of players and match officials when cricket resumes. COVID-19 Replacements: Teams will be allowed to replace players displaying symptoms of COVID-19 during a Test match. In line … Read more

Private sector will be allowed to use ISRO facilities to improve their capacities: Dr Jitendra Singh

Briefing about India’s achievement in the field of Space Technology during the first year of the 2nd term of the Modi Government, Dr Jitendra Singh stated that the Modi Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ roadmap towards self-relied India, as spelt out by Finance Minister, envisages the initiative to boost private participation in Space activities. Indian private sector … Read more

New Zealand cuts research in Antarctica to keep it COVID-19 free

The government agency, Antarctica New Zealand, told the BBC on Tuesday that it was dropping 23 of the 36 research projects. Only long-term science monitoring, essential operational activity and planned maintenance will go ahead. The upcoming research season runs from October to March. “As COVID-19 sweeps the planet, only one continent remains untouched and (we) … Read more

Canada to ease border restrictions for families to reunite

“We are bringing in a limited exemption to allow immediate family members of citizens or permanent residents to come to Canada,” CBC News quoted Trudeau as saying on Monday. “This is an incredibly difficult time to be apart from a spouse, a child, or mom or dad.” Anyone who enters the country will have to … Read more

Keep lending to MSMEs, but support other businesses too: FM to PSBs

In the video conference, she also directed the state-run lenders to try meeting the credit requirements of other businesses. In a tweet, the Department of Financial Services said: “FM”s review : PSBs to continue focus on sanction & reaching out to eligible MSMEs. To also target meeting credit needs of other businesses. #PSBsForAatmanirbharBharat @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia.” … Read more