Russia successfully tested Zircon hypersonic missile.

# Russia successfully tested Zircon hypersonic missile. The Russian Defense Ministry has successfully completed tests of the Zircon hypersonic missile, reports the Russian news agency RBC citing a statement of the Defense Ministry. The test launches of the new missile were co…

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Veteran actor Kumkum passes away in Mumbai.

# Veteran actor Kumkum passes away in Mumbai. Veteran actor Kumkum, who featured in over 100 Hindi films and popular songs such as ‘Kabhi aar, Kabhi paar’ and ‘Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi', passed away today. She was 86. Her sister-in-law Shenaz informed that Kumkum, whose …

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Stuart Broad becomes 7th bowler to take 500 Test wickets.

# Stuart Broad becomes 7th bowler to take 500 Test wickets. England cricketer, Stuart Broad becomes 7th bowler to take 500 wickets in Test cricket. Stuart Broad achieved an elusive milestone on Day 5 of the third Test against West Indies in Manchester. Kraigg Brathwaite beca…

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Jamie Vardy wins Premier League’s Golden Boot award.

# Jamie Vardy wins Premier League’s Golden Boot award. Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy bagged the Premier Leagues Golden Boot award after netting 23 goals across the 2019/20 season. Vardy beat Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (22), Southamptons Danny Ings (22) an…

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Lanka Premier League to start on August 28.

# Lanka Premier League to start on August 28. Sri Lanka Cricket Executive Committee at the meeting held today (27th July 2020) granted approval to conduct the inaugural Lanka Premier League T20 Tournament from 28th August to 20th September 2020. The 23 match League will be pl…

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Qazi Onik banned for two years for failing dope test.

# Qazi Onik banned for two years for failing dope test. Bangladeshi left-arm fast bowler Qazi Onik has been banned for two years for failing a dope test during the National Cricket League in November 2018. After failing the test, he was removed from every BCB programme that …

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World’s largest solar power plant in Abu Dhabi.

# World’s largest solar power plant in Abu Dhabi. A consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) and Masdar, in partnership with France’s EDF and JinkoPower, will develop the world’s largest solar power plant with a total capacity of 2 gigawatts in Abu Dhabi. Th…

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American Actor John Saxon passed away.

# American Actor John Saxon passed away. John Saxon, the teen idol who later starred in martial arts and horror films, died Saturday 25 July 2020 at the age of 83. The cause was pneumonia, according to his widow. Saxon was born Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn in 1936. Talent agent…

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International Tiger Day - 26 July.

# International Tiger Day - 26 July. International Tiger Day, also known as Global Tiger Day, is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation, held annually on 29 July. It was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit. The goal of the day is to …

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Olivia de Havilland, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 104.

# Olivia de Havilland, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 104. Two-Time Oscar Winner, Olivia de Havilland passed away at the age of 104. She was born on 1st July 1916, in Tokyo, Japan. The actress, who starred in blockbusters like Captain Blood (1935), The adventures of Robin Ho…

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Hichem Mechichi becomes new Prime Minister of Tunisia.

# Hichem Mechichi becomes new Prime Minister of Tunisia. Tunisia’s interior minister, Hichem Mechichi has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the country. His Precedecer was Elyes Fakhfakh who resigned over allegations of a conflict of interest. He has a month to for…

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Turkmenistan gets observer status in World Trade Organization.

# Turkmenistan gets observer status in World Trade Organization. World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has granted the “Observer” status to the central Asian country Turkmenistan. After receiving the observer status from WTO, Turkmenistan has become the last former …

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Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk.

# Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk. Vietnam has banned the import of wildlife and wildlife products to reduce the risk of new pandemics. The move also bans wildlife markets for such items, including online sales. Vietnam has previously been accused of turning a b…

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China launches new high-resolution mapping satellite.

# China launches new high-resolution mapping satellite. China sent a new high-resolution mapping satellite into space on Saturday 25 July 2020 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern province of Shanxi. The Ziyuan III 03 satellite was launched by a Long March-4B …

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Rs 10,400 mn allocated to buy paddy during Yala season.

# Rs 10,400 mn allocated to buy paddy during Yala season. An amount of Rs 10,400 million has been allocated for the purchase of paddy from farmers during the Yala season, stated the Ministry of Finance. As the first phase, purchase will be done at a guaranteed price of Rs 50 …

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Maldives celebrated 55th Independence Day - 26 July.

# Maldives celebrated 55th Independence Day - 26 July. Maldives has celebrated its 55th Independence day on 26 July 2020.  The Maldives became a protectorate state of the British Empire on 16th December 1887. On July 26th 1965, An agreement was signed by the Maldives' Prim…

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Tanzania’s Former President Benjamin Mkapa Dies at age 81.

# Tanzania’s Former President Benjamin Mkapa Dies at age 81. Tanzania’s Former President, Benjamin Mkapa passed away. He served as the third president of the country, from 1995 to 2005, before handing over power to the fourth president Jakaya Kikwete. He held several cabinet…

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# Reserve Bank of India inks $ 400mn currency swap deal for Sri Lanka.

# Reserve Bank of India inks $ 400mn currency swap deal for Sri Lanka. The Reserve Bank of India has signed necessary documents for extending a US$ 400 million currency swap facility to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This currency swap arrangement will remain available till …

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Peru's Independence Day - 28 July.

# Peru's Independence Day - 28 July. Peru's Independence Day - Fiestas Patrias The Fiestas Patrias peruanas, or Peruvian National Holidays, are celebrations of Peru's independence from the Spanish Empire. They officially consist of three days: - June 24 is celebrat…

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World Hepatitis Day - 28 July.

# World Hepatitis Day - 28 July. World Hepatitis Day is commemorated each year on 28 July to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer. There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus –…

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World Nature Conservation Day - 28 July.

# World Nature Conservation Day - 28 July. Celebrated on July 28 each year, World Nature Conservation Day recognizes that a healthy environment is the foundation for a stable and productive society and to ensure the well-being of present and future generations, we all must p…

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World IVF Day - 25 July.

# World IVF Day - 25 July. World IVF Day, observed on July 25, symbolises the essence and significance of the In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technique in infertility treatment. In world, only three out of 30 million infertile couples could pin their hopes on attaining parentho…

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Culinarians Day - 25 July.

# Culinarians Day - 25 July. In other words, it is a day for the chefs. Because most people love going out to eat and ordering food that they do not have to cook, today is the day to celebrate those that make this happen. Go out to eat today and make sure to say thank you to …

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Annie Ross, New York Jazz Singer and ‘Short Cuts’ Actress, Dies at 89.

# Annie Ross, New York Jazz Singer and ‘Short Cuts’ Actress, Dies at age 89. Annie Ross, the legendary Jazz singer who was part of the trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross died in the early morning hours of July 22 at her home in New York City. She was 89. Ross’ former manager…

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Nicaragua becomes the 87th Country to sign Internationale Solar Alliance (ISA) agreement.

# Nicaragua becomes the 87th Country to sign Internationale Solar Alliance (ISA) agreement. The Central American country, Republic of Nicaragua became the 87th country to sign the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement. The agreement was signed by the Permane…

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75th year UN General Assembly is going to be virtual gathering.

# 75th year UN General Assembly is going to be virtual gathering. World leaders will submit pre-recorded video statements for the United Nations General Assembly session in September, the 193-member organisation has decided, as heads of state and government will not be physi…

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Medical faculty to be established at Moratuwa University.

# Medical faculty to be established at Moratuwa University. The government is planning to establish a faculty of medicine at the University of Moratuwa, says the Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardana. Addressing the media briefing to announce Cabinet Decisions tod…

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Sripali Weerakkody retires from international cricket.

# Sripali Weerakkody retires from international cricket. Sri Lanka fast bowler Sripali Weerakkody has announced her retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. She has officially informed her intention to Sri Lanka Cricket, a statement read.The decision to re…

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Greta Thunberg named winner of Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity.

# Greta Thunberg named winner of Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. The 17 year old climate activist from Sweden, Greta Thunberg has been named winner of the inaugural Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. She will receive a prize money of 1 million euro. She has been awarded for her e…

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China launches first independent mission to Mars.

# China launches first independent mission to Mars. China on Thursday 16 July 2020 successfully launched Tianwen-1, its first independent mission to Mars. According to Xinhua News Agency, a LongMarch 5 rocket carrying the spacecraft ignited at the Wenchang Space Launch Site i…

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