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The Congress chief tagged the link of the chief minister's relief fund to his tweet asking people to contribute, and said "it is time to step up and help". He also said that he has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "massively increase" deployment of Army and Navy personnel for rescue and relief operations. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vKhdo0

Novak Djokovic battled stomach issues to beat Adrian Mannarino and reach the third round in Cincinnati on Wednesday as women's title holder Garbine Muguruza crashed out. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2vLC8Ha

Barcelona star Lionel Messi said the club will "do everything possible" this season to prise the Champions League trophy away from arch rivals Real Madrid, who have won the competition each of the past three years. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2KXEzek

A court verdict of 2006 had held that the 'creamy layer' concept cannot be applied to SC/ST persons for promotions in government jobs. The apex court had on July 11 refused to pass any interim order against its 2006 verdict and said that a five-judge bench would first see whether it needs to be examined by a seven-judge bench or not. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MgxXxk

One huge area of concern for the Indian team going into the third Test starting on Saturday is the form of the openers. Not that any batsman other than Virat Kohli has come close to looking comfortable on this tour, but the Indian team has already played all its cards as far as the opening slot is concerned. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2nIJQxm

Ajit Wadekar formed a formidable partnership with captain Mohammad Azharuddin especially at home and later played an instrumental role in turning Sachin Tendulkar's career by making the batting maestro open the innings in One-Day Internationals during the tour of New Zealand in 1994. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2MLIw7I

Pencak Silat and Kurash will make their Asian Games debut in Indonesia later this month and the future of many associated with these sports would depend on the performance of these handful of athletes. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2OAHU5t