Today's Main News Headlines (Thursday, 5 August)

HeadLines

05.08.2021 #4, Thursday

1. Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads.

2. Kerala’s new Covid-19 protocol allows shops to open six days a week.

3. Foreign currency smuggling case: No evidence found against CM, former Speaker so far.

4. India's first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant begins sea trial.

5. Centre waives off tax on Rs 18cr drug for Kerala toddler.

6. Ayodhya Ram temple to open for devotees by December 2023.

7. Tokyo Olympics:

-Ravi Dahiya storms into wrestling final, assured of medal.

-India lose to Argentina in Women’s hockey semifinals, to play for bronze against GB.

-Olympics committee probing Mao Zedong pins worn on podium

8. Sony profits soar as it benefits from home entertainment boom.

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