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The Andhra Pradesh Assembly recently passed the AP Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2020 replacing the ordinance promulgated in September 2020. This amendment to the AP Gaming Act, 1974 was carried out to make ‘online gaming, online gambling and online betting an offence’ in the state.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A spectacular success achieved in the teeth of extreme adversity. That aptly sums up the thumping victory the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has scored in the local body elections, billed as the semi-final.

Global FDI plunged by 49 percent in the first half of 2020 due to Covid 19, according to UNTACD’s Global Investors Trend Monitor. The fall was more steep in developed nations than in developing countries, according to the report. It was 75 percent fall in developed nations, as compared to 16 percent in developing countries. The lower downfall in developing countries was due to resilient investment in India and China, according to the report.

The Supreme Court has advised the Modi government to constitute a panel having representatives of the Centre as well as the farmers’ unions to end the dead lock between the two parties over the three new farm laws. . The observation of the court “your negotiations with protesting farmers have not worked apparently till now” makes it explicit that the court has been aware of the ground realities. Obviously in this backdrop where the government is obstinate to have his way, this kind of advice may lose its relevance. The Court at least should have asked the government to place the facts and reasons which created hindrance in the path of reaching a solution.

The Local Self-Governing Institutions (LSGI) elections in Kerala have resulted in a resounding victory for the Left Democratic Front. The LDF has won 11 out of the 14 district panchayats; 108 of the 152 block panchayats; and 514 of the 941 gramapanchayats. The LDF has won five of the six corporations and 35 of the 86 municipalities.

The people of Kerala have once again proclaimed their political determination by giving a thumping victory for the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the local self-government elections. It was so convincing that out of 14 district panchayats LDF could win 11. Out of 152 block panchayats, LDF will be ruling in 108 block panchayats. Total number of gram panchayats in Kerala is 941. Out of these LDF got the mandate to rule in 514 grampanchayats. LDF is leading in five out of six corporations. Coming to municipalities, the number is 35 out of 86. This mandate of the people has far reaching significance in the political scenario of the state. It tells India that the left bastion of the country remains intact. Election results will definitely provide a new impetus to the left democratic forces in the state to continue their voyage in the right direction.

Muscat: Doha, capital city of Qatar, will host the Olympic Council of Asia’s 21st Asian Games in 2030.

New Delhi: Delhi Bulls, a franchise cricket team in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, has appointed Andy Flower as its head coach for Season 4.

Gurugram: In-form Amandeep Drall and strong contender Vani Kapoor returned identical one-under 71 cards to share the lead at the end of the first round of the ninth leg of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Classic Golf & Country Club here on Wednesday.

Bambolim, GOA: Struggling Odisha will aim to arrest their slide when they face Bengaluru in the Hero Indian Super League at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim, on Thursday.