Synopsis
International
US intel: Russia acting against Biden; China opposes Trump
Washington: US intelligence officials believe that Russia is using a variety of measures to denigrate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ahead of the November election and that individuals linked to the Kremlin are boosting President Donald Trump''s reelection bid.
Colorado prison escapee caught after nearly 50 years on run
A man who escaped from a Colorado prison in 1974 was found living under an alias in a small town in northern New Mexico after the Denver police officer he shot decades ago helped track him down, authorities said.
Gunmen kill at least 20 in village in eastern Burkina Faso
Gunmen stormed a cattle market and opened fire in an eastern Burkina Faso village Friday, killing at least 20 people and injuring many others, a local government official said.
Sports
Ronaldo nets 2 but Juventus knocked out of CL by Lyon
Turin: A Portugal international celebrated ecstatically at the end of the Champions League match between Juventus and Lyon.
Nets, Magic grab last two NBA playoff spots in the East
Lake Buena Vista (US), Aug 8 (AP) The NBA playoff picture is getting a little clearer, and the Eastern Conference field of qualifiers is now set.
US Open loses 2 more top-10 women: Svitolina, Bertens
Two more top-10 women - Elina Svitolina and Kiki Bertens - will miss the U.S. Open, joining No. 1-ranked Ash Barty in skipping the Grand Slam tennis tournament during the coronavirus pandemic.
Man City seizes on mistakes to oust Madrid, reach CL QFs
Eliminating the record 13-time champion has Manchester City players believing they can deliver the team''s first Champions League title.
Putter goes cold, Woods struggles simply to make cut at PGA
After Friday''s barrage of misreads, short misses and rim-outs on greens he could not figure out, Tiger Woods might want to go back to his old putter. And find a new sand wedge while he''s at it.
GK snap shot on 8 August 2020
1. 6th edition of National Handloom Day is observed on August 7, 2020
2. Former J&K Governor GC Murmu appointed as 14th CAG; Replaces Rajiv Mehrishi
3. Prof. Pradeep Kumar Joshi appointed as UPSC chairman
4. First Time in Indian Ocean Region UNESCO Recognises Two Coastal Villages of Odisha as Tsunami Ready
5. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa registers landslide victory in Sri Lankan Parliamentary elections
6. SAI with CISCE and CBSE launches Khelo India mobile app Online Training Programme for PE Teachers & Principals
7. India’s first ‘Kisan Rail’ flagged off from Devlali Railway Station of Maharashtra
8. PM Modi Addresses Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under NEP
9. FAO Introduce New Platform to Reduce Global Food Loss and Waste
10. Highlights of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on August 4-6, 2020
11. Exim Bank extends USD 250 million line of credit to Mozambique
12. ADB signed USD 200 mn financing deal with Reliance Bangladesh LNG and Power Limited for 718 mw power plant in Bangladesh
13. LIC acquired 4.23% Stake of YES Bank
14. “Amazing Ayodhya” – A new book to tell the history of Ayodhya
15. Maharashtra Became the First State to Partner with Google India to Provide Learning Tools for Schools
News in detail for CLAT Students
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