Lahiru Kumara, Liton Das fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

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Lahiru Kumara, Liton Das fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Sri Lankan cricketer Lahiru Kumara and Bangladesh player Liton Das have been fined 25 per cent and 15 per cent of their match fees respectively for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC T20 World Cup ‘Super 12’ game on October 24.

During the Group B, Super 12 game, which the former T20 World champions won by five wickets with seven balls remaining at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sri Lankan bowler Lahiru and Bangladesh batter Liton Das breached Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

Lahiru was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “Using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an international match.”

Liton was found guilty of breaching Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game”.

“The incident occurred in the fifth over after the dismissal of Liton in the Bangladesh innings. After he dismissed Liton, Lahiru walked towards him using actions and words which provoked an aggressive reaction from the batter. Having been provoked by the bowler Lahiru, Liton reacted aggressively and in a manner which was contrary to the spirit of cricket,” ICC said in a statement on Monday.

Lahiru was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point, while Liton was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point.

“Javagal Srinath of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanctions, which were ratified by the ICC Cricket Operations department as per the COVID-19 interim playing regulations. Lahiru and Liton both pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, so there was no need for a formal hearing,” the statement added.

The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Adrian Holdstock, third umpire Michael Gough and fourth umpire Rod Tucker.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of a fine of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points and a player is suspended. Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player.

Demerit points remain on a player or player support personnel’s disciplinary record for 24 months from their imposition following which they are expunged.

‘GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition’ game to release on Nov 11

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‘GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition’ game to release on Nov 11

Gaming company Rockstar Games has revealed that ‘Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will launch on November 11 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch.

The game will be a digital version and the physical version of the ‘The Definitive Edition’ will be released on December 7, reports GizmoChina.

The company previously said it is also planning to launch on mobile devices later in 2022.

Rockstar games have shared a short clip of the GTA trilogy game on YouTube. It appears that the graphics in the game are more modern compared to the original graphics.

PS5 and Xbox X players can play the game in 4K at 60 frames per second.

The Nintendo Switch version will feature switch-specific controls such as gyro tracking, zoom and pan of the touchscreen camera and menu selection, while the PC version includes support for Nvidia DLSS chipset.

According to Rockstar, ‘The Definitive Edition’ will deliver new GTA V-inspired modern controls as well as across-the-board visual enhancements, such as resolution upgrades and a rebuilt lighting system.

Starting November 11, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be able to play ‘Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition’. Players will be able to play ‘GTA III: The Definitive Edition’ on PlayStation, starting December 7.

Zika virus detected in Kanpur, Centre sends high-level team

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Zika virus detected in Kanpur, Centre sends high-level team

The Union Health Ministry on Monday sent a high level multi-disciplinary team to Uttar Pradesh where a Zika virus case was reported in Kanapur.

A 57-year-old man from Kanpur had tested positive for the virus on October 22.

The multi-disciplinary team comprising an entomologist, public health specialists and a gynaecologist has been sent to take stock of the ground situation and follow containment measures.

The health experts from National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, National Centre for Disease Control and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi has been deployed by Union Health Ministry to assist state authorities for the control and containment measures of the Zika virus.

The team will assess whether the Ministry’s action plan for Zika virus management is being implemented.

It will also recommend necessary public health interventions for management of the virus in Uttar Pradesh.

No clarity on ‘Virata Parvam’, ‘Drishyam 2’ release dates

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No clarity on ‘Virata Parvam’, ‘Drishyam 2’ release dates

Venkatesh Daggubati’s upcoming thriller ‘Drishyam 2’ and Rana Daggubati’s upcoming movie ‘Virata Parvam’ are struggling with ambiguity by the makers. While both movies had decent hype it seems to be fading out, as there are no proper updates on their releases.

Malayalam super hit movie ‘Drishyam’s sequel ‘Drishyam 2’ had an OTT release, which was widely enjoyed by all. The Telugu remake of ‘Drishyam 2’ stars Venkatesh Daggubati, reprising Mohan Lal’s role from the Malayalam original. The Telugu remake also was expected to be streamed on OTT platforms, rather than going for a theatrical release.

But, the makers have not made any announcement regarding the release. It seems like the producers are not sure to release the movie on OTT, as of now. Producer Suresh Babu has sealed a deal with Disney+ Hotstar regarding the OTT release of ‘Drishyam 2’, but the OTT giant hasn’t announced any release date.

‘Virata Parvam’ stars Rana Daggubati as a rebel hero, while Sai Pallavi plays his love interest in this upcoming movie. Helmed by Venu Udugula, there is no certainty regarding the release of this biggie as well. Earlier, when the makes released the promotional videos, the movie had grabbed everyone’s attention. But, without any serious updates, it seems like the makers are unable to keep up the hype.

Analysts believe the movies would get good viewership if released on OTT platforms, as the other Telugu movies have occupied good release dates.

Jittery Virat loses cool, says ‘wear our cricket kit and walk into the field’

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Jittery Virat loses cool, says ‘wear our cricket kit and walk into the field’

There were more fireworks and fiery comments in Virat Kohli’s post-match press conference than there were from the Indian side during their ICC T20 World Cup ‘Super 12′ match against Pakistan, which the 2007 champions lost by 10 wickets.

Rattled by the crushing defeat — caused mainly due to the lack of application on the part of the Indian bowlers who kept bowling lollipops to the likes of Babar Azam (68 not out) and Mohammad Rizwan (79 not out), and the top order which seemed to have forgotten to bat — Kohli’s comments after the game bordered on sarcasm, indicating he was truly stumped by the loss.

Asked if it was “overconfidence against Pakistan” that led to the crushing defeat, Kohli said that he wished people asking such questions could be in the Indian cricketers’ shoes and understand what pressure is. Before, Sunday’s game, India had never lost an ICC T20 World Cup game to their arch-rivals, but Azam and Rizwan broke that jinx, with a 152-run stand achieved in 17.5 overs.

“You know, it’s amazing what the realities and what ideas people have on the outside. I just wish they could put on our cricket kit and actually walk into the field and understand what pressure is. You don’t go out there to take anything lightly, especially a team like Pakistan who on their day can beat anyone in the world. This is a game that has to be respected, and we are a team that definitely respects the game, and we do not think that winning one game is the end of the world, and no other team should think that,” said Kohli.

“This is a very big game. Cricket is beyond and above anyone else, any individual, and we definitely respect the game. We never take any opposition lightly; neither do we differentiate between oppositions. That’s how we play our cricket.

“On the day if we haven’t played good, we accept it and we give credit to the opposition, as well. We don’t create any other scenarios other than knowing what went wrong and trying to correct that and move forward in a positive manner,” the India skipper added.

On whether young Ishan Kishan could have been given the opportunity to play in the game ahead of Rohit Sharma, given that the former had done “very well in the warmup matches”, Kohli put the question back into the reporter’s court, saying, “It’s a very brave question. What do you think, sir? I played the team that I thought was the best. What is your opinion? Will you drop Rohit Sharma from T20 internationals? You’ll drop Rohit Sharma? Do you know what he did in the last game that we played? Yeah? Unbelievable. If you want control, please tell me before so I can answer accordingly,” retorted Kohli.

67th National Film Awards: Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Kangana, Manoj Bajpayee receive honours

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67th National Film Awards: Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Kangana, Manoj Bajpayee receive honours

Actors Rajinikanth, Kangana Ranaut, Manoj Bajpayee and Dhanush were feted on Monday at the 67th National Film Awards which were announced earlier this year.

The awards are being presented at the Vigyan Bhawan in the capital. Manoj and Dhanush received their awards for Best Actor for ‘Bhonsle’ and the Tamil film ‘Asuran’, respectively.

Kangana Ranaut was honoured with the Best Actress award for her performances in the Hindi films ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’ and ‘Panga’.

South superstar Rajinikanth received India’s highest film honour Dada Saheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contribution to the world of Indian cinema. The veteran actor received a standing ovation as he was conferred the award.

Rajinikanth’s family including his wife Lathaa, and daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth too were present at the event.

After receiving the honour, Rajinikanth thanked the central government.

“I am extremely happy to receive this most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. My thanks to the honourable central government. I dedicate this award to my mentor, my guru K. Balachander. This moment, I remember him with great gratitude, and my brother Satyanarayan Gaikwad who’s like my father who brought me up by teaching me great values, and spirituality. My friend in Karnataka, bus transport driver, and my colleague Rajbahadur.”

He recalled his days of struggle.

“When I was the bus conductor, he identified the acting talent in me and encouraged me to join the cinema. All my producers, directors, co-artistes, technicians, distributors, exhibitors and the media, press and all my fans. Tamil people – without them I am no body. Jai Hind!”

‘Chhicchore’ director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Sajid Nadiadwala dedicated the Best Film Award to late Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput, who passed away in 2020.

Vijay Sethupathy was awarded the Best Supporting Actor for his performance in ‘Super Deluxe’.

Malayalam film ‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’ (Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea) received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. The film has been written and directed by Priyadarshan, and stars Mohanlal. The actor was also present at the awards show.

‘The Tashkent Files’ won two awards – Best Supporting Actress, which went to Pallavi Joshi and for Best Dialogue Writer.

The 67th National Awards were delayed since last year due to the pandemic.

South Korea’s Covid self-test kit gets FDA emergency approval

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South Korea’s Covid self-test kit gets FDA emergency approval

South Korean biopharmaceutical company Celltrion announced on Monday that its self-diagnostic kit for Covid-19 has been granted emergency approval from US drug authorities.

Celltrion DiaTrust Covid-19 Ag Home Test, co-developed by local healthcare business Humasis, received the US Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorisation approval, according to a company statement, Yonhap News Agency reported.

The product uses an antibody that specifically binds to the Covid-19 virus and detects infection within 15 minutes, Celltrion said.

It is most suitable for identifying acute or early infection of the Covid-19 virus.

Celltrion USA, which handles Celltrion’s overseas business, will be responsible for the sales.

The self-test kit has also been granted approval for emergency use by other countries, including South Korea.

It is also used in several European countries,the report said.

EWS-OBC quota: SC tells Centre to put on hold NEET-PG counselling, Centre agrees

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EWS-OBC quota: SC tells Centre to put on hold NEET-PG counselling, Centre agrees

The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to put on hold counselling for NEET-PG until it decides the validity of OBC and EWS reservation in All India Quota (AIQ). The Centre’s counsel submitted that counselling will not commence till the top court decides the case on reservation for EWS-OBC quota in the All India Quota Medical Seats.

Senior advocate Arvind Datar mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

Datar submitted that the counselling schedule has been announced — from October 24 and it will be concluded on October 29 — and sought the court’s intervention in the matter stating that the process will be completed during the pendency of the matter before the court.

The apex court had questioned the Centre on the rationale behind fixing Rs 8 lakh as annual income criteria for EWS. Following Datar’s submissions, the bench directed the Centre not to go ahead with the counselling process until it decides the matter. The bench is slated to hear the matter on October 28.

On October 21, the top court had questioned the Centre over adopting the criteria of the OBC creamy layer of Rs 8 lakh annual income for granting reservations under the economic weaker section (EWS), despite the latter not suffering from social and educational backwardness.

The court told Centre’s counsel, “You just cannot pull out eight lakh from thin air. You are making unequal equal by applying the Rs eight lakh limit”.

It noted that for OBCs, people who are below the eight lakh annual income criteria, they suffer from social and educational backwardness. It added, “Under the constitutional scheme, the EWS category is not socially and educationally backward”.

The bench had queried Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj whether the government has collected some data — demographic or sociological or socio-economic — before fixing the EWS criteria uniformly. It further queried the law officer whether the government accounted for the differences in urban and rural purchasing power, and also whether it undertook any exercise before arriving at the criteria.

Nataraj submitted the limit was fixed based on the Sinho Commission report, but the bench was not convinced.

The top court is hearing a clutch of petitions by Neil Aurelio Nunes and others against the 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and 10 per cent reservation for EWS in all-India Quota seats for postgraduate medical courses. As many as 15 per cent seats in MBBS and 50 per cent seats in MS and MD courses are filled through All India Quota from the candidates selected through NEET.

Madonna Sebastian sings Kannada song at ‘Kotigobba 3’ success event

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Madonna Sebastian sings Kannada song at ‘Kotigobba 3’ success event

Multi-lingual actress Madonna Sebastian, who made her Kannada film industry debut with the super-hit movie ‘Kotigobba 3’, won the hearts of Kannadigas by singing the title track from the movie, ‘Yatake ninnane bayaside hrudaya nee kootiyali obbane’. In the film, the song is sung by Shreya Ghoshal.

Sebastian, who is also a singer, presented the song flawlessly and the video is trending on social media platforms. She had come down to Bengaluru to attend the success party of ‘Kotigobba 3’, starring superstar Kichcha Sudeep.

When she was called on to the stage and prompted to sign a Kannada song by noted actor Arun Sagar, who was anchoring the programme, Sebastian said, “I can sing a few lines from the song, probably to compensate for not speaking in Kannada.” After the presentation of the song, she received a heartfelt applause from the audience.

She said: “I must say I am very proud to stand here today. Thanks to the entire team and Sudeep sir, who made the job easy. I was expecting the experience to be a little timid intimidating. But that was not the case. I felt very comfortable, very welcomed, and felt very lucky and blessed to be standing here today.”

Speaking at the event, Kichcha Sudeep stated that although the release of the movie was delayed by a day, audiences have loved the film. He added that he was looking forward to the release of the Telugu version of ‘Kotigobba 3’.

Superstar Upendra was the other speaker. Congratulating the team, he said the movie had given the Kannada film industry a much-needed success.

Equity indices trade lower; Sensex down by over 300 pts

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Equity indices trade lower; Sensex down by over 300 pts

India’s key equity indices – S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 – traded lower during Monday’s early-morning session.

At 10 a.m., the 30-scrip sensitive index traded at 60,504.75 points, down 316.87 points or 0.52 per cent.

The Sensex opened at 61,398.75 points from its previous close of 60,821.62 points.

Besides, the NSE Nifty50 traded at 17,989.40 points, lower by 125.50 points or 0.69 per cent.

It opened at 18,229.50 points from its previous close of 18,114.90 points.

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