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NEW YORK: The owner of Tik Tok has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as its preferred suitor to buy the popular video-sharing app, according to a source familiar with the deal who was not authorized to speak publicly about it. Microsoft announced on Sunday that its offer for TikTok was rejected, …

(AFP photo) MANCHESTER: Jofra Archer portrayed England as world champion, who staged an impressive comeback to beat Australia by 24 runs in the second one-day international at Old Trafford on Sunday. Australia, with a modest victory goal of 232, was ruled out for 207 when England tied this three-game series …

Parliament Session: Prime Minister Modi sent a message about China’s dispute in LAC. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his traditional remarks before the parliament session, delivered a strong message on China’s border dispute. “We hope that parliament and all members will send the message together that the nation …

Parliament will operate seven days a week during this session. New Delhi: An 18-day monsoon session of parliament begins today with unprecedented precautions against coronavirus, including staggered sessions of both houses and social distancing between MPs. A record slump in the economy, marked by the first contraction in four decades, …

Chinese virologist Dr. Li-Meng Yan claimed that the new coronavirus was manufactured in a government-controlled laboratory in Wuhan and claimed that he has scientific evidence to back up the claim. The virologist, who became the whistleblower against the Chinese government for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, was tasked in …

For years to come, when we reflect on ODI’s great finishes, this game hardly deserves a mention. After all, there was no World Cup at stake. No Super Over breathless or no final delivery. The final margin of victory, 24 races, might even convince those flipping through Wisden’s pages 30 …

Where they ended up in 2019: Fourth. Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab each had 12 points at the end of the group stage, but a higher net run rate led the Sunrisers to the Eliminator, where they lost to the Delhi Capitals. Potential XI: David warner …

MUMBAI: Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed concern about the increase in Covid-19 cases in the city and rural areas of the state when he warned of the re-imposition of a strict lockdown in a speech to the state on Sunday. Announcing the launch of a campaign called ‘My family, my …

NEW YORK: Dominic Thiem produced a historic comeback to beat Alexander Zverev in a nervous five sets and win the US Open Sunday for his first Grand Slam title. The second Austrian seed beat the fifth seed 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) in 4 hours and 2 minutes in …

Anushka Sharma shared a beautiful image of herself cradling her tummy by the beach. Anushka’s maternity glow is unmissable in the heartfelt snap. Read: Kajol wishes Son Yug on his 10th birthday with a twist Also read: Varun Dhawan’s sincere moment with his furry friend is a must In other …