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  28 I-League matches, including Kolkata derby, likely to be played in empty stadiums

  Football | March 12, 2020 18:35 IST

  The development came after the Sports Ministry's advisory to all national federations to follow the Health Ministry's advisory and avoid large gatherings in sports events.

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  Reserve Bank of India to sell dollars worth USD 2 billion on Monday to sooth forex market

  Business | March 12, 2020 18:35 IST

  The Reserve Bank will sell USD 2 billion worth of American currency to banks in a bid to infuse liquidity in the domestic forex market roiled by mounting concerns over coronavirus pandemic and crash in global oil prices.

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  Ranji Trophy final: Final day to be played in empty stadium due to coronavirus threat

  Cricket | March 12, 2020 18:24 IST

  Bengal are presently trailing by 71 runs after half-centuries from Anustup Majumdar and Wriddhiman Saha on day 4 of the clash.

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  Italy's Inter Milan donate 300,000 medical masks to fight COVID-19

  Football | March 12, 2020 18:04 IST

  The move comes after Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that all shops in Italy apart from grocery stores, pharmacies and selected others would be closed until March 25.

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  McLaren pulls out of Australian GP after team member tests positive for coronavirus

  Formula 1 | March 12, 2020 17:31 IST

  The British-based team says the person was self-isolated as soon as they started to show symptoms and “will now enter a period of quarantine.”

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  List of sports events affected by the coronavirus outbreak in India

  Other Sports | March 12, 2020 18:39 IST

  Here is the list of sports events affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak in India.

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  Remaining India vs South Africa ODIs to be played in empty stadiums due to coronavirus threat

  Cricket | March 12, 2020 22:31 IST

  With rising concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the remaining two matches of the India vs South Africa ODI series is likely to be played in closed doors

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  Coronavirus outbreak: Real Madrid soccer team put in quarantine

  Football | March 12, 2020 17:34 IST

  The Spanish club says the soccer team was also affected because it shares training facilities with the basketball team.

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  Amid coronavirus precautions, Tokyo Olympic flame is lit in Greece

  Other Sports | March 12, 2020 16:44 IST

  Standing in front of the ruined Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia, a Greek actress playing the part of a pagan priestess used a concave mirror to focus the sun's rays on a silver torch, causing fire to spurt forth.

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  ITF postpones Fed Cup finals, play-offs due to coronavirus outbreak

  Tennis | March 12, 2020 16:24 IST

  The ITF Board made the decision after careful consideration and close discussion with the Local Organizing Committee in light of the announcement by the Hungarian government on Wednesday regarding indoor events.  

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  Coronavirus outbreak: Parupalli Kashyap sends SOS to Health Ministry from England

  Other Sports | March 12, 2020 16:18 IST

  The government on Wednesday suspended all visas, barring a few categories like diplomatic and employment, in an attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus as cases across India rose to more than 60.

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  Coronavirus difficult to isolate, developing vaccine may take up to 2 yrs: Health Ministry

  India | March 12, 2020 16:12 IST

  The Helth Ministry on Thursday said that it is difficult to isolate coronavirus and developing vaccine will take at least one-and-a-half to two years. The ministry said that over 1,500 people have been kept under observation for coming in contact with the 73 positive cases of coronavirus in India.

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  A guide to life under Coronavirus outbreak Stocking groceries to going to work

  Lifestyle | March 12, 2020 15:34 IST

  From avoiding public transports to using health masks, here's a guide on how you can keep Coronavirus at bay.

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  Global shares sink on pandemic news, waning hopes for fix

  Business | March 12, 2020 14:53 IST

  On Wall Street overnight, the Dow fell into bear market territory, with a loss that dragged it 20% below the record set last month. The broader S&P 500, which professional investors watch more closely, is a single percentage point away from falling into its own bear market, which would end the longest bull market in Wall Street history.

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  Those revealing identity of COVID-19 patients to face action

  India | March 12, 2020 13:53 IST

  Authorities in Pune have warned of penal action against those who reveal the identity of patients testing positive for coronavirus on social media platforms.

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  Odisha Assembly issues safety guidelines on novel coronavirus

  India | March 11, 2020 18:01 IST

  The Odisha Assembly on Wednesday issued safety guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, an official said.

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  The new chicken substitute post coronavirus scare

  India | March 11, 2020 10:27 IST

  The corona scare has hit poultry business so hard and the Poultry Farm Association recently organized a Chicken Mela in Gorakhpur to dispel the misconception that birds are carriers of the deadly virus.

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  La Liga matches to be played in empty stadiums because of coronavirus outbreak

  Football | March 10, 2020 18:56 IST

  The Spanish league said Tuesday that matches in the first and second divisions will be played without fans for at least two weeks.

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  Champions League, round of 16: Barcelona to host Napoli in empty stadium because of coronavirus

  Football | March 10, 2020 16:30 IST

  The Spanish club said no fans will be allowed in to watch the match at Camp Nou on March 18. The teams drew 1-1 in the first leg in Italy.

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  Coronavirus impact: AIFF postpones final round of Santosh Trophy football

  Football | March 10, 2020 15:23 IST

  This comes after an health advisory issued by the government with regards to the Covid19 outbreak.