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Twitter Bites Into Bitcoin Bait: Accounts of Obama, Biden, Musk, Gates and Others Hacked
Twitter Bites Into Bitcoin Bait: Accounts of Obama, Biden, Musk, Gates and Others Hacked
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India gets access Twitter bites into Bitcoin bait
to Kulbhushan
Jadhav Accounts of Obama, Biden, Musk, Gates and others hacked
New Delhi: Indian ci�zen Kulb- New York (PTI): Several what we believe to be a co- with those of Obama,
hushan Jadhav prominent Twitter ac- ordinated social engineer- Kanye West, Kim Kar-
granted second counts, including those of ing attack by people who dashian West, Warren Buf-
consular access former US president successfully targeted fett, Bezos and Mike
on Thursday. Barack Obama, Tesla CEO some of our employees Bloomberg, posted similar
Warren Buffe� Barack Obama Mike Bloomberg
Indian officials Elon Musk and Microsoft with access to internal sys- tweets soliciting donations
at Pakistan for- co-founder Bill Gates, tems and tools," Twitter's via Bitcoin to their verified
eign office, says were hacked apparently to support team said on profiles on Wednesday,
Pakistan media. India on Thursday promote a Bitcoin scam in Wednesday. CNN reported. The posts BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi �es rakhi on the wrist of Delhi BJP
asked Pakistan to give "uncondi- what the microblogging The attackers posted all included the address of president Aadesh Gupta during the launch of ˜Swadeshi Rakhi' to
�onal consular access" to Kulb- site believes to be a "coor- tweets that appeared to Bill Gates Elon Musk Jeff Bezos the same bitcoin wallet, encourage Make in India programme, in New Delhi on Thursday
dinated social engineering promote a cryptocurrency which has seen as much as
PM Modi to address
hushan Jadhav, as per sources. Ear-
lier, Pakistan had claimed that he attack." scam. The fake tweets of- USD 112,000 pour into it
had refused to file a review plea on The account of former fered to send USD 2,000 over the last few hours. It
the Pakistani court military court's US vice-president Joe for every USD 1,000 sent is unclear if this money
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Nails are at the receiving end during the rainy season. The
monsoon can lead to rough, brittle and discoloured nails
I Taming mane
t is that time of the year again when and push them back gen-
there is a nonstop downpour, breezy tly with a cotton bud.
TONER
in monsoon
The season of monsoon calls for special cutting cuticles
care of nails to avoid damage due to red, and using metal
swollen and itchy skin around them. instruments.
Did you know, toner The season of monsoon calls for special As far as nail
care of nails to avoid infection and chipping. colours are con-
closes any open pores
W
Since we are all homebound since last cerned, pink is
to prevent dirt and over five months, trying out new nail colours ideal for hot and ho doesn't like the on-
and designs are something that just makes humid weather. Shim- set of monsoon when A regular skin and
grime to accumulate you feel groomed and uplifted in this
Shahnaz Husain
mer is very much in, so we all get respite and hair care regime
onto the skin, and gloomy and subdued atmosphere. go for silver shimmer this comes as a breather from
more importantly,
Try to keep your nails dry with extra care for the day and gold for the night. the scorching heat of summer followed by a
especially your toes. You may opt for open Lately dark colours have been in, like but at the same time, rainy season
keeps the pH level of shoes or chappals. bright blue or green, but I feel that subtle also brings a tale of skin and hair balanced diet is very
the skin maintained?
Avoid wearing leather, plastic or canvas
shoes. Do not wear the same shoes every
colours are more suitable for monsoon hot
weather. You can also go for icy colours like
problems. During the current
pandemic scare, situation has
helpful in comba�ng
During monsoon, given day. It is better to have an alternate pair of pink or mauve. Or, go for shades of brown, become like a double whammy. the problems and
shoes. Wash your footwear regularly. like co�ee, bronze, copper, or sea shell and Sticking to a regular hair and
the constant humidity Cut your toe nails short to avoid any then add on glitter. skincare regime becomes very taming these
in the air, your skin’s chances of accumulating dirt and other in- Classic blue is the colour of 2020, so is important to avoid beauty haz- concerns
fections. Try to spray deodorants, talcum or also be for the nails. For a gala evening, go ards. This is the season when
pH level has a slight anti-fungal powder in between toe nails for gold or silver varnish, or try one of those skin becomes susceptible to many
regularly at least once in a day to prevent vitamin A,C and E to treats conditions that colours with glittering stars. These come in skin disorders like skin allergies, this mixture onto your hair
chance of shi�ing. infection. adversely a�ect nails and cuticles. The cuti- many di�erent colours, with gold or silver rashes, oil secretion, choppy skin, and scalp and leave it on for
Adding a toner a�er Try your level best to choose natural and cle should be kept soft and smooth. Other- stars. As part of nail design, nail varnish can sticky scalp, excessive dandru�, half-hour before you shampoo
chemical-free nail paints that are eco- wise, it sticks to the nail and gets dragged as be applied in unusual colours like green, hair fall, dehydrated scalp, foot it out.
cleansing will help friendly and cruelty-free. Avoid eating with the nail grows. blue or purple. Or, use di�erent colours for fungal and many others. � Oil up your scalp with a mask
maintain healthy skin, hands that have paint on its nails as bits of Wear rubber gloves for your washing each nail. Beauty expert from Silverins from two eggs and five tea-
the nail paint can chip and fall into the food, chores. It not only protects your polish but Nail art has become a specialised field Salon and makeovers shares easy spoons of olive oil and massage
and bring its pH levels which will eventually go inside your body keeps anything harsh or drying in your nowadays. In the past, simple ways of nail to do quick fixes and beauty tips into your hair and scalp. Let it
and cause harm. cleaning solutions o� your hand. art were followed, but now it is a highly cre- to help you resolve these con- sit for a half-hour before wash-
to normal. Pick a nail colour remover that contains Apply warm almond oil, soften cuticles ative field. cerns. ing it out.
In monsoon many people face � Try avocado mask; mix one
the problem of the smelly scalp mashed avocado with a tea-
and constant itching, this causes spoon each of olive oil and
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Ayurvedic tip on dental hygiene
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3 Internet phenomenon (4) hygiene is important too, reminds Anushka Sharma.
10 Wood cutting tools (4) 5 Outing (6) The actress-producer highlighted the necessity of regularly
6 Afternoon meal (3) practicing the ancient Ayurvedic method of oil pulling.
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SOLUTION TO JULY 15
SOLUTION TO JULY 15
Indian school GUNA’S DALIT BEATING Security guard SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT'S DEATH
principal wins
$1mn in Dubai
Duty draw
MP POLITICS HEATS UP arrested for
raping minor Rhea Chakraborty
Dubai(IANS): The principal of
the Indian High School in Aj-
Bhopal (IANS): The case of police
atrocity on members of a Dalit fam-
ily in Guna district has heated up
beaten up by the police during an
anti-encroachment drive. Videos
on social media showed a man, his
in Cantt area of Guna. This inci-
dent dates back a few days ago. The
Dalit couple had then consumed
Patna (IANS): A security guard
of Patna Medical college and
Hospital (PMCH), the largest
demands CBI Probe
man has won a million dollars the politics of Madhya Pradesh. wife and two children at the receiv- insecticide. The video of the inci- hospital in Bihar, has been ar- New Delhi: Actor Rhea
in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) The Congress has gone belligerent ing end of the police action. The dent went viral on the social media rested for allegedly raping a Chakraborty today called for a
ra�e draw, it was reported. on the Shivraj Singh Chouhan gov- man was seen being dragged by the and now, the matter has taken on minor girl outside a Covid CBI investigation into Sushant
Malathi Das won a million ernment accusing it of persecuting police after being beaten up as the political hue with the Congress tar- ward in the hospital, police Singh Rajput's death last month,
dollars on Wednesday, after the Dalits and the poor, even as the ad- woman and the children begged geting the state government for be- said. tagging Home Minister Amit
draw held in Terminal 2 of ministration in a strong move re- and grovelled in the dust of the ing anti-Dalit. A police official said on Shah in a post on Instagram. Rhea
Dubai International Airport, moved the IG of Gwalior division, open field, where he was engaged. The government also swung into Thursday, that on July 8, the Chakraborty -- a close friend of
reports Gulf News. Speaking to the Guna Superintendent of Police The man faced the brunt of po- action and removed the adminis- minor girl was seen wandering Sushant Singh Rajput -- said that
Gulf News, Das said she was and the District Magistrate. lice action for occupying the piece trative sta� after ordering an in- at Barh railway station. The she "only wanted to understand
grateful for the win. The Dalit family was brutally of land meant for college building quiry. child helpline rescued the 15- what prompted him to take the
year-old girl and handed over step". In more posts, she also al- only want to understand what
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East Asian nations along with the EU to work in tan-
dem. This single statement provides a comprehensive
indication that the US still holds the fort in the unipo-
timate overall problems. A CIA report estimated at
least 3,000 grants and 2,000 loans have been admin-
istered by the PRC to international debtors between
C ovid-19 crisis has undoubtedly wreaked havoc in all sectors including
Health, Economy, Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Commerce, Trans-
portation, IT and Education. During the early days of pandemic, the gov-
lar world as the lone superpower frail nations can 1949, and 2017. This has resulted in a rise in the aver- ernment has projected lockdown as the only possible solution to stop the
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workers who contribute 10 percent share in countries’ GDP, were ill-
ahul Gandhi is a person who as- treated and denied justice during their return journey to their homes.
pires to inspire the youth in India The lockdown was seen more as a law and order issue than the protec-
to join politics for building a safer tion and solidarity of human beings from the deadly e�ect of the Covid-
and secure nation. He always believed that 19. Hence, there was a human rights violation in the name of Covid-19
the role of youth is critical for resolving lockdown across the country.
burning issues and the development of At last, the government permitted migrant workers to return to their
any nation, particularly in a ‘youthful’ homes, succumbing to the pressure from media, Opposition parties and
country like India. He has inspired mil- social activists. Special trains were arranged from di�erent States with
lions of youngsters including me to join lot of confusion and with no proper facilities. On the other hand, the rich
politics and serve our nation selflessly in foreign migrants, in an operation called ‘Vande Bharath Mission’ were
times good and bad. To him, bringing provided all facilities to return to India in specially charted flights.
young talent onto the political platform Even in the Prime Ministers’ series of lockdown speeches, the ongoing
was always one of the most important problem and grief of local migrant workers were not mentioned. Later,
tasks to be achieved and he has been re- while announcing the “Athmanirbhar Barat” economic relief package for
lentlessly working for it in spirit and truth. the revival of the country’s economy, only meagre priority was given to
It is important to be cognizant of the fact the most a�ected section of the society. According to a study, in 2019-20,
that Rahul Gandhi, a true leader from in- there are nearly 18 to 20 crores migrant workers in the country. It is also
side out, has devoted his energies in estimated that in every four labourer-workforce, one is migrant worker
paving a smooth political path for many in an unorganised sector.
youngsters who were ambitious and came Another notable concern of the working class is suspension and modi-
from socially and economically backward fication of labour laws. Since the subject of labour welfare fall under con-
and weaker sections. We all follow him current list of the Indian Constitution, BJP-led State governments of
with great pride, for he never set out to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Himachal
dominate but only to serve. Pradesh have suspended several labourer welfare laws without the consent
Particularly noteworthy among a few of their concerned legislatures. Suspension of such laws in this time of
young leaders are, Rajeev Satav, Man- Covid-19 jeopardized the life and livelihood of the working class.
ickam Tagore, Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose, Since majority of migrant workers are deprived of the minimum needs
Ramya Haridas – all Members of Parlia- Ironically, in view of existing conditions, these cowards and anti-Con- pointing fingers and pelting stones at and basic amenities, they are under lot of pressure moving from one place
ment and Vijay Inder Singla - Minister someone’s character in a political spec- to another. The government and the industries must extend their support
Punjab, Yashomati Thakur – Minister, gress leaders fear Rahul Gandhi as they see him as an emerging person- trum, particularly. Rahul Gandhi could in order to maintain smooth functioning of the economic activities. Food
Maharashtra, Ashok Chandana – Minis- ality who is fighting for the very idea of India, ‘Unity in Diversity’, a perhaps be the only leader in the whole security, health and social security, right to education, right to have a dig-
ter, Rajasthan, Meenakshi Natarajan - Ex marked contrast to the style of functioning of the BJP government. wide world who had given up a golden nified life etc are integral part of the human development considerations.
MP, Pradeep Maji - Ex MP and PCC work- opportunity of becoming the Prime Min- Hence, improving living conditions, providing basic amenities, safe drink-
ing president, Orissa, Krishna Byre Gowda Rahul Gandhi’s fight to put an end to communal trapping, divisive and ster of a country, notably, a great country ing water and sanitation, urban area housing, education to the children
- MLA and former Minister, Priyank warmongering politics is the reason why their fears have gained weight like India, that too in the early years of of the workers, health facilities, social security and minimum wage stan-
Kharge - MLA and former Minister, o� late and are targeting him constantly by trying all possible ways to de- his political career. dards, etc at workplace should be the basic requirements for migrants to
Nadeem Javed, Amarinder Singh Raja - I throw down a serious challenge to return to work.
MLA, Roji M John - MLA, Rizwan Arshad fame him with unreasonable and meaningless allegations. Isn’t it evident these traitors, who are poles opposite of The approach of the government and corporate industry must be re-
- MLA and the list goes on and on. that beneath all their anger and frustration lies an avalanche of fear? A real leadership. Can they just think of do- formulated and revised in the lines of social harmony and development
I am another vivid example of how a thorough fact check is essential to learn that it was Rahul Gandhi who ing something like this at least in their of the working classes. It is also important to resume the suspended labour
young boy, who hails from a middle class dreams? Not to forget, Rahul Gandhi held laws to empower the working classes and moreover a dialogue process
family of a government employee, realised has encouraged and supported these betrayers through thick and thin in himself accountable for the defeat of the must be initiated to formulate a comprehensive policy with an e�ective
his political dreams of becoming an NSUI securing MLA, MP tickets and various other prominent positions in the Congress party in the 2019 elections and legal support from the laws, rules and regulations. Unilateral decisions in
president at 26, Youth Congress president party and in the government, with no second thought stepped down from the AICC president’s disadvantaging the working class may leads to the discrimination and so-
at 32, MLA at the age of 34 and an AICC post. His never-failing kindness and a cial injustice therefore it hampers the economic development and social
Secretary at 38. Most indelible incident constant hunt for young talent coupled harmony. On par with foreign migrants, domestic migrant workers
in my life was when I was aspiring to con- Congress party sparked a blame game ing all possible ways to defame him with with a sense of justice has made him a should also need to have a board to ensure that basic facilities are provided
test the 2014 general elections, a senior against Rahul Gandhi? Is this some kind unreasonable and meaningless allega- real leader. He is an exemplary of greed- to them. Maintenance of digitalised nationwide database for the migrant
most Congress leader and Union Cabinet of joke? Rahul Gandhi has always been tions. Isn’t it evident that beneath all less politician and selfless service. workers would also enable the government to provide services easily. The
Minister was lobbying for the same MLA known as a visionary leader who has al- their anger and frustration lies an ava- Little did Rahul Gandhi know that proposed Migrant Labour Commission at the national level needs to ad-
ticket. But guess who secured the ticket ways encouraged and urged youth to join lanche of fear? A thorough fact check is these fair-weather friends and power- dress the problems of migrant labourers.
and made it to the elections? It was me, a politics since the start of his own political essential to learn that it was Rahul hungry monsters would one day blame Keeping in view of the health and nutrition for the migrant workers,
34-year-old youngster who neither had career. Doesn’t it sound irrational to be- Gandhi who has encouraged and sup- their own master for not letting them rule the Public Distribution System (PDS) in the country needs to be revised.
any political backing nor strong financial lieve that Rahul Gandhi, the same person ported these betrayers through thick and and reign in their own way. These traitors, It is also important to include various other food supplements like millets,
background. who has identified umpteen youngsters thin in securing MLA, MP tickets and with insatiate greed for power and posi- dry fruits and pulses along with the regular supply of food grains. The
Rahul Gandhi confided in a youngster’s and groomed them to be successful indi- various other prominent positions in the tion, will soon realise their incorrigible PDS shall also need to adopt online system which would enable the ben-
ability and determination and chose me viduals, is set out to pull down a couple party and in the government, with no mistakes and regret their decisions in the eficiary to get services from anywhere in the country, so that the migrant
over a senior leader, disregarding the po- of youngsters from their respective posi- second thought. wake of terrible consequences in times workers can utilise the services even in the workplaces. Along with health
litical pressure and its consequences. This tions considering them as a potential Rahul Gandhi was indeed appreciated to come. The Congress party has always and nutrition, education for migrant workers’ children is one of the most
credit, absolutely and unconditionally, threat to his own chair? by one and all for recognising and pro- taught us to be courageous and not suc- important concerns. Under Right to Education Act-2009, (Article-21 A,
goes to my leader Rahul Gandhi. Two such Ironically, in view of existing condi- moting young talent. Why have the spec- cumb to despair even when toughest of of the Indian Constitution), the authorities must be ensured free and
youngsters, that were o�ered similar op- tions, these cowards and anti-Congress ulations reversed now? Is this because times weigh us down. Such overambitious compulsory education to the children of migrant workers. Inclusion of
portunities and reaped the benefits of leaders fear Rahul Gandhi as they see of such traitors who have enjoyed their people with no attitude of gratitude and poor and marginalised sections of the society, especially migrated workers
their respective positions, were Jyotira- him as an emerging personality who is power and position to the core till date moral standards, can never be detrimen- into the development process is of the utmost important in order to
ditya Scindia, who was a Congress MP fighting for the very idea of India, ‘Unity and have now suddenly and abruptly de- tal to the progress of Congress party. With achieve the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations
from 2002-2019, Union Minister at 41 and in Diversity’, a marked contrast to the cided to quit the party with a malicious sincere emotion, I salute my leader Rahul Organisation. To achieve this, the government should play a positive and
Sachin Pilot who became an MP at the age style of functioning of the BJP govern- intent to grab more and more power, at Gandhi who has done us all, a service for constructive role in promoting universal fundamental human rights of
of 26, Union Minister at 32, PCC president ment. Rahul Gandhi’s fight to put an end the cost of disrespecting the existing ex- which we are grateful. right to life, right to work, right to education, right to access free public
at 36 and Deputy Chief Minister at 40. to communal trapping, divisive and war- perienced leaders who were the pillars (The writer is former Telangana healthcare and pension to old age and disabled persons to promote human
I still don’t quite understand, why has mongering politics is the reason why of strength and vitalisers for the Con- MLA and AICC secretary in charge dignity and social justice.
Jyotiraditya Scindia’s and Sachin Pilot’s their fears have gained weight off late gress party since day one? of Maharashtra. Views expressed (The authors are professors at Department of Political Science,
ludicrous and foolish act of quitting the and are targeting him constantly by try- One should get their facts right before are personal) Osmania University, Hyderabad. Views expressed are personal)
builds up a society and its opinion where citizens know their as you have done before. We wish you to celebrate silver ju- tuate immediate action into the upkeeping of the premises thehansreader@gmail.com
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Covid cases EXPANDED AAROGYASRI
of misleading NHRC
Jayadev alleged in a 52-page rep- and dark times and would help
resentation submitted to in upholding the democractic
Kovind. The four pillars of values, rule of law and Constitu-
on Anna canteens
Accuses TDP MPs of
democracy are being “under- tion,” Jayadev noted.
trying to hinder Central
funds by complaining
HANS NEWS SERVICE
Amaravati: TDP senior leader
S Jagan Mohan Reddy govern-
ment had not released funds for
them. This was despite the fact
to the President on
non-clearance of bills
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Yanamala Ramakrishnudu al-
leged that the state government
gave false information to the
that the canteens served food
at just Rs 5 to poor workers.
Just like Praja Vedika, the Anna
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National Human Rights Com- canteens project was also de- Tirupati: Panchayat raj and rural HANS NEWS SERVICE
mission (NHRC) saying that molished, he observed. development minister P Ra-
Anna canteens were not closed The former minister also machandra Reddy said the previ- Amaravati: Taking serious note of alleged critical remarks against the gov-
down in Andhra Pradesh. condemned the attack on a ous government did not pay Rs ernment, chief secretary Nilam Sahney on Thursday issued a show cause no-
Ramakrishnudu said the gov- Dalit magistrate allegedly by 5,118 crore bills under MGN- tice to additional director general police-rank IPS officer Madireddy Pratap
ernment was not only betraying YSRCP leaders in Chittoor dis- REGS (Mahatma Gandhi Na- stating that certain comments he made were in violation of conduct rules.
the poor workers, daily wage trict describing the episode as tional Rural Employment Guar- ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Pratap's posting as ADG AP Special Police Battalions has been revoked
earners and others but also an example for the lack of safety antee Scheme) of which this ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� and he has been told to report to the general administration department, a
misleading the national level and security for people of government has already paid Rs GO said. Tagging the YouTube link of Pratap’s press conference, the CS is-
Constitutional institutions like weaker sections under the ‘au- 4,000 crore. In the backdrop of ous government on which vigi- N Chandrababu Naidu had be- sued an order directing him to explain why disciplinary action should not be
NHRC. tocratic and oppressive’ rule of TDP MPs complaining to the lance inquiry had been initiated. come the No 1 enemy of the state. initiated against him over the remarks.
The ruling party was insen- Jagan. President of India that the YS- Already vigilance department He found fault with the news On July 10, the government suddenly replaced Pratap as managing direc-
sitive and indifferent to the “It is clear that the Chittoor RCP government had not cleared has completed the inquiry into 12 reports appeared in a section of tor of AP State Road Transport Corporation and posted him as ADG, APSP
need for ensuring justice to the YSRCP leaders were behind the Rs 5,000 crore pending bills un- major works and recovered Rs 2 media linking him with the at- Battalions. Three days later while getting relieved as RTC MD, Pratap held a
poorer sections with whose attack on the judge. The inci- der the scheme, the minister ad- crore. He alleged that the TDP tack on magistrate Ramakrishna press conference to highlight various initiatives he had undertaken to boost
votes it came to power, he said dent is nothing but an attack on dressed the media in Tirupati on MPs complained to the President who belongs to SC community. the public transporter's growth. He also allegedly made some remarks about
in a statement on Thursday. the judiciary. But, police are not Thursday. He said that there were in order to hinder the Central The call data of the sub inspector his old stint as secretary to then chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and
He pointed out Anna can- filing a case based on the com- several flaws in works taken up funds to the state government. He concerned could reveal the how he remained unscathed while several others faced charges of corrup-
teens were shut down as the Y plaint given by the judge. under MGNREGS by the previ- criticised that opposition leader truth, he opined. tion during that regime.
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TESTING TIME 7
AT STROKE OF LUNCH
tional Olympic Committee (IOC)
has declared June 29, 2021 as the
new qualification deadline for the
postponed Tokyo Olympics. Ac-
cordingly, the deadline for final en-
tries has been revised to July 5,
Archer’s exclusion blow for England, says Vaughan 2021, the IOC said.
A total of 57 per cent of all the
qualification places had been con-
Manchester (IANS): England otherwise players can be infected firmed by the time the Tokyo
openers Rory Burns and Dominic and everything that has been put Olympic was postponed due to the
Sibley got o� to a cautious start in place gets thrown into tur- coronavirus pandemic. Originally
but Roston Chase provided West moil," Hussain told Sky Sports. scheduled to be held from July 24 cover the new dates, allowing
Indies with a crucial break- "We don't know if it was just to August 9 this year, the Games athletes who were eligible in Bach reluctant to
through at the stroke of lunch. naivety from Jofra or something will now be held from July 23 to July 2020 to remain eligible in hold event behind
With rain playing spoilsport, the more serious. He's apologised, August 8, 2021. In order to adapt 2021. All eligibility and age cri-
first session saw only one hour of it's a very unusual situation that the qualification systems for the teria would be at the discretion closed doors
play on the opening day of the we find ourselves in and he's remaining places to the new tim- of the respective IFs. Geneva (IANS): International
second Test of #raisethebat se- made a mistake and apologised ing of the Games, the qualification Athletics, cycling (BMX Olympic Committee (IOC)
ries at Old Tra�ord on Thursday. for it. "His team-mates and cap- system principles were updated, Freestyle, BMX Racing and Moun- President Thomas Bach on Fri-
England, who are gunning to tain will be disappointed. He's a approved by the Qualification Task tain Bike), weightlifting, basketball, day reiterated their desire to
level the series here in Manches- fabulous bowler and bowled re- Force (acting on behalf of the IOC judo, rowing, swimming, bad- hold Tokyo Olympics with spec-
ter, were put to bat by visiting skip- ally well in Southampton," he fur- Executive Board) and shared with minton, skateboarding, taekwondo tators in the stands and not be-
per Jason Holder after he won the ther added. all the International Federations and wrestling have made minor ad- hind closed doors. The multi-
toss, which was delayed by more Archer will now commence (IF). justments to their qualification national event was initially set
than an hour because of rain. five days of isolation and will un- The updates included a number systems. Meanwhile, the following to be hosted in July this year but
The run-up to the Test was dergo two COVID-19 tests in this of changes, such as an extended sports have extended the qualifi- due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
marred by controversy surround- period, which have to test nega- qualification period and new dead- cation periods and continuing with it will now take place from July
ing fast-bowler Jofra Archer, who With that, Lunch was taken by after the latter was axed from tive before his self-isolation pe- lines: the initially approved qualification 23 till August 8 in 2021. Profes-
was ousted from the team for the umpires. the team for the second Test riod is lifted, England and Wales N A new qualification deadline of 29 process: sional sports around the world
breaking the bio-secure protocol. Holder will be the happier man against West Indies at the Old Cricket Board (ECB) said in an June 2021, based on the Olympic Archery, artistic swimming, are getting back on their feet
But England openers put the dis- going into the break as his deci- Trafford. o�cial statement. Games starting on 23 July (day of baseball, basketball 3x3, boxing, as matches are being held be-
traction behind them and put up sion to hand Chase the last over Archer, who scalped three ‘It's a blow for the England the Opening Ceremony); canoe, diving, fencing, football, hind closed doors. However,
a cautious performance in the before the break resulted in a wickets in the Southampton side,Jofra Archer is a wonderful N The potential extension of golf, gymnastics (artistic, rhythmic Bach ruled out the idea of do-
first session of the day. crucial breakthrough. In total, Test which England lost by four cricketer. It's going to make it so sport-specific qualification pe- and trampoline), handball, karate, ing same with Olympics next
Things went well for the hosts five bowlers were used by the wickets, breached the bio-se- much more di�cult for England riods if such an extension re- marathon swimming, modern year. "(Our planning) includes
till the last over of the session as visitors during the short session. cure bubble and was subse- to get back into the series," spects the qualification period pentathlon, rugby, sailing, shoot- all di�erent countermeasures,
on the second ball of the 14th Brief Scores: England: 29/1 (Burns quently omitted from the squad Vaughan told BBC Radio 5. deadline of 29 June 2021; ing, sport climbing, surfing, table but no, an Olympic Games be-
over, Chase trapped Burns in 15; Chase 1/1) vs West Indies. to face West Indies in the crucial The ECB, meanwhile, said they N The revised final entries dead- tennis, tennis, triathlon and water hind closed doors is clearly
front of the wicket and he was ad- Meanwhile, Former England second Test of the ongoing three- have informed the visitors re- line of 5 July 2021; polo. IOC said that dates for all the something we do not want,"
judged LBW for 15. He went for captains Nasser Hussain and match series. garding the issue and the latter N If a qualification system speci- qualification event dates and loca- Bach told reporters via video-
the review but three reds meant Michael Vaughan sympathised "It was a big shock. The bio-se- are satisfied with the measures fied age eligibility criteria, the tions "will be confirmed in due conference.
he had to head back into the hut. with fast-bowler Jofra Archer cure environment has to stay, that have been imposed. criteria should be extended to course by the respective IFs."
Juventus held by Sassuolo, Milan defeat Parma Shooters want ‘compulsory’ tag removed from NRAI camp
Rome (IANS): Juventus' winless run has extended Kolkata (IANS): The National Ri- or something regarding this. another shooter.
to three games as they squandered a 2-0 lead on fle Association of India (NRAI) Even if all safety procedures are "There are so many shooters
their way to a 3-3 draw at Sassuolo in their latest may have to remove the 'compul- there, still will anyone take re- who live around Delhi. But shoot-
encounter in SerieA.On Wednesday, the Bianconeri sory' tag from their plans of hold- sponsibility if someone gets ers like us who stay in another
were up by two goals just 12 minutes into the game ing a camp for Olympic-bound COVID-19?" a top Tokyo-bound state can sometimes have to take
when Gonzalo Higuain smashed in from point- shooters as many are still not shooter told IANS on the condi- two flights to reach Delhi. That is
blank range seven minutes after Danilo's opener, sure about travelling for the same tion of anonymity. risky at this stage. At the range,
reports Xinhua news agency.However, Sassuolo keeping in the mind the current "Travelling to Delhi is another we will be taken care of and I am
came back in dramatic fashion as FilipDjuricic, COVID-19 scenario. thing. So many things need to be confident of that. But it is only
DomenicoBerardi and Francesco Caputo each The NRAI on Tuesday an- taken care of. They should first the travelling part," added the
scored to help the home side take the lead.The Old nounced that they will be con- release a domestic calendar that shooter.
Lady then threw on Paulo Dybala and AdrienRa- ducting the camp from August 1, a camp would have been better Coaches are expected to have
biot, and forced an equaliser in the 64th minute and it will be compulsory for all for us to plan. Anyway we are all a word with NRAI, some shoot-
when Alex Sandro headed home Rodrigo Bentan- 32 selected shooters to attend the secure environment, but leading training at home so that is not an ers said, about removing the
cur's corner.Despite their latest setback, Juventus still remain top of the SerieA table with 77 points, seven camp. shooters of the country are not issue," the shooter added. 'compulsory' part from the
ahead of second-placed Atalanta.Elsewhere, AC Milan continued their unbeaten run as the Rossoneri The NRAI has said they would convinced. "I think they (NRAI) will make camp keeping in mind the
rallied to defeat Parma 3-1 at the San Siro. be conducting the camp in a bio- "We did not get a formal mail it optional after a few days," said health crisis.
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