Follow us on: facebook.com/dailypioneer RNI No.2016/1957, REGD NO. SSP/LW/NP-34/2016-18 @TheDailyPioneer instagram.com/dailypioneer/ Established 1864 OPINION 8 Published From WORLD 12 SPORT 15 DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL A GLIMPSE OF THE TRUMP AT UN: 2ND N KOREA JUVENTUS MAINTAIN BHUBANESWAR RANCHI RAIPUR NEW, LIBERAL RSS SUMMIT LIKELY ‘SOON' PERFECT START CHANDIGARH DEHRADUN Late City Vol. 154 Issue 258 LUCKNOW, TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2018; PAGES 16 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable LEGENDARY WORKING WITH JUDI:} ALI FAZAL} 14 VIVACITY www.dailypioneer.com RAIN BATTERS NORTH INDIA 11 die, 8 in HP; red alert in Punjab as Pong Dam to release excess water PNS n SHIMLA/CHANDIGARH arrangements in the wake of incessant rain. Capt Amarinder eavy rain and flash floods also ordered a special girdawari Hin the north India have (survey) to assess possible crop killed at least 11 people, includ- damage. Chairing an emer- ing eight in Himachal Pradesh, gency meeting to assess the sit- even as the “high alert” has uation arising out of continu- been sounded in Punjab, which ous rain, he announced a spe- is bracing for inundation as cial girdawari for assessing flood gates of Pong Dam in crop damage due to heavy HP’s Kangra district may be rain. opened on Monday night as the He asked the Financial water level is running above the Commissioner Revenue (FCR) danger mark. to issue detailed guidelines to The situation in Haryana the Deputy Commissioners for too is grim with rivers over- initiating the process of gir- flowing and the Government dawari immediately after the has issued advisory to the peo- water level recedes. ple not to venture near water In Chandigarh, the iconic bodies, rivers or canals. Sukhna Lake’s water level Schools in Himachal crossed the danger mark of Pradesh and Punjab have been 1,163 feet and Chandigarh closed for Tuesday fearing Administration opened two more rain in the States. While floodgates of the man-made Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated Sikkim’s first airport at Pakyong to the nation and said previous three people were washed away waterbody. Before this, it was in Governments worked in a slow pace for ushering in development. Modi said his Government is committed to make the in Beas near Manali after their A swollen Beas river in Kullu district on Monday PTI the year 2008 when flood gates Northeast an “engine of India’s growth story”. Greenfield airport in Sikkim will not just improve connectivity between vehicle fell into the river, two of the lake were opened after “landlocked and bordering” Sikkim, but will also boost tourism and other economic activities in the State, said Modi. Initially other people were washed away Apart from it, 33 persons Sikkim State have been evacu- “Due to high pattern the water level had crossed flights will operate to Kolkata and Guwahati from Pakyong and subsequently it would be connected to other parts of the in Parbati river in Manikaran stranded at Phojal in Kullu ated from Keylong in Lahaul- inflow in the Pong reservoir 1,163 feet. country PTI valley on Sunday midnight. A were also rescued. Out of these, Spiti to a Hotel at Keylong. and considering forecast of Continued on Page 7 bus and a truck were washed 21 persons were rescued by the Meanwhile, against the heavy rain in the Beas catch- away in the swelling Beas river Air Force and 14 persons were backdrop of incessant rain in ment area, excess water from in Kullu district. Several hous- rescued by other means. the catchment areas of the the Pong dam can be released. es were also swept away in flash As many as 45 vehicles Beas river, the Bhakra Beas All necessary steps be taken by Delhi traffic Cong moves CVC for floods as the Beas is flowing at were retrieved from Koksar in Management Board (BBMB) all concerned to avoid any a dangerous level. Later in the Lahaul-Spiti. Similarly, 600 stu- issued an advisory to Punjab damage or loss of life and in deep water day, the Himachal Cabinet dents and teachers were shift- ahead of releasing “excess” property in the downstream reviewed the losses, rehabilita- ed from Jawahar Navodaya water from the Pong dam. The areas,” said the BBMB tion and rescue operations. Vidyala Chamba and 100 stu- BBMB authorities said they advisory. STAFF REPORTER n NEW DELHI probe into Rafale deal In the Cabinet meeting, dents from Kasturba Gandhi have been constantly monitor- BBMB Chairman DK held in Shimla under the chair- Balika Vidyalaya Mehla in ing the water-level situation. Sharma apprised Punjab Chief ncessant rain coupled with Rahul lying on jet price, has hit back at Rahul and said Nirmala Sitharaman spoke manship of Chief Minister Jai Chamba district. In addition to Heavy rain led to landslides Minister Capt Amarinder Iintermittent heavy down- he has been lying on the price about an “international dimen- Ram Thakur, it was informed this, three families of Rakh in which blocked the roads to Singh about water-level situa- pour crippled traffic in many UPA Govt cancelled of the fighter jet and there was sion” to Rahul’s attack on the that 120 stranded persons were Chamba district were also Badrinath, Kedarnath and tion in Bhakra and Pong dams parts of the national Capital. deal after Vadra-linked a nexus between him and for- PM over the deal and said rescued from Koksar in shifted to PWD Rest House. Yamunotri, affecting the on Monday. The Chief Minister Heavy rain caused waterlog- mer French President Francois Hollande’s comments were not Lahaul-Spiti, 23 from Marhi The Cabinet was also Chardham Yatra in on Monday called an emer- ging and traffic snarls on major firm was not picked as Hollande. a coincidence, Union Minister and 31 from Rohtang (Kullu). apprised that 12 tourists from Uttarakhand. gency meeting to review intersections in the city. The BJP alleged Rahul is Gajendra Shekhawat alleging broker, alleges BJP involved in a “conspiracy, inter- that the UPA Government had nationally” and the former called off the multi-billion dol- PNS n NEW DELHI French President is part of the lar deal after a private compa- Sensex down 537 pts in biggest “nexus” to sabotage the Rafale ny linked to Robert Vadra was French fishing boat port in ven as Congress president deal. not chosen as a broker. single one day fall since Feb 6 ERahul Gandhi renewed his While Defence Minister Continued on Page 7 attack on Prime Minister PTI n MUMBAI 36,265.93. Narendra Modi in the Rafael storm for hurt Navy officer The index dropped a total deal, a delegation of senior enchmark BSE Sensex on 1,785.62 points or more than 5 Congress leaders met the Commander Abhilash BMonday suffered its worst per cent in five sessions, wip- Central Vigilance single-day loss in seven ing out `8.48 lakh crore of mar- Commissioner (CVC) on Tomy on Golden Globe months, extending its fall for a ket wealth. Monday and sought registra- fifth day due to a meltdown in Factors like crude oil prices tion of a case in the alleged cor- Race sustained spinal banking and auto stocks on liq- hitting a four-year high, liq- ruption in the fighter jet deal. uidity concerns and a rout in uidity concerns after defaults by The meeting comes days injury after his boat’s global markets. IL&FS, the rupee retreating a after a Congress delegation mast fell in storm The 30-share index tanked low of 72.73 against the US dol- met the CAG and urged the 536.58 points or 1.46 per cent lar beset investors. apex auditor to prepare a report PNS n NEW DELHI to settle at a two-month low of The broad-based Nifty of on the alleged irregularities in 36,305.02, logging its biggest the National Stock Exchange the deal and present it in Senior Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jairam Ramesh, ndian Navy officer single-day loss since February crashed below the 11,000 mark, Parliament. Ahmed Patel, Anand Sharma and others leave after a meeting with the CVC at ICommander Abhilash Tomy, 6 when it declined by 561.22 declining by 168.20 points or The BJP on the other hand Central Vigilance Commission in New Delhi on Monday Alwin Singh | Pioneer who was stranded in the Indian points. 1.51 per cent to end at Ocean near Australia since This is the weakest closing 10,974.90. Friday after his boat was dam- since July 11 when it settled at Detailed report on P11 aged in a fierce storm, was res- Ibrahim Solih cued by a French fishing ves- French shipping vessel Osiris, which rescued Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Andhra Pradesh tops sel Osiris on Monday. Indian Navy PTI Tomy had suffered griev- wins Maldives ous spinal injury in the mishap. Department and the Indian He is conscious and will be Navy. Ease of Living Index polls,Yameen shifted to an Australian frigate Tomy was in the third PNS n NEW DELHI June 2015, AMRUT aims at expected to reach the French position in the race and sailed ensuring robust sewage net- boat soon. over 10,500 nautical miles in ndhra Pradesh has topped works, water supply and other concedes loss Participating in the Golden the last 84 days, since July 1 Athe chart among States in infrastructure to improve the AFP n COLOMBO Globe Race (GGR)-solo sail- when the competition began. terms of the “Ease of Living quality of life of people in boat race around the world, the On Sunday, he managed to get Index” rankings under the Atal urban areas. he strongman President of 39-year-old officer’s boat in touch with the organisers of Mission for Rejuvenation and Speaking at the National Tthe Maldives on Monday Thuriya was damaged in a the race in France through Urban Transformation Dissemination Workshop on conceded defeat in elections, storm as the main mast of the messages and requested for (AMRUT). Andhra Pradesh is Ease of Living Index, 2018, easing fears of a fresh political vessel was ripped off by near- help as he could not move on followed by Odisha and Union Housing and Urban crisis in the archipelago at the ly 15-metre high waves, Navy his own. Madhya Pradesh. Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh centre of a battle for influence spokesperson DK Sharma said “We are expecting an Andhra Pradesh has also Puri said the index will encour- between India and China. here on Monday. Commander Abhilash Tomy Australian frigate to reach the outperformed 28 other States age all cities to move towards “The Maldivian people The mishap took place Osiris soon and Tomy will be and seven Union Territories an “outcome-based” approach have decided what they want. about 1,900 nautical miles off Canberra coordinated the res- shifted to it. We will decide if (UTs) to be the best in India for to urban planning and man- I have accepted the results,” Perth, Australia. cue mission in cooperation we have to take him to Perth or conducting business. agement, and promote healthy President Abdulla Yameen Australian Rescue with many agencies, including Chennai,” Sharma said. Launched by Prime competition among cities. said in a televised address to Coordination Centre at the Australian Defence Continued on Page 7 Minister Narendra Modi in Continued on Page 7 the Indian Ocean nation a day after the joint Opposition CAPSULE candidate, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, unexpectedly tri- umphed. AIR LAUNCHES FM STATION “Earlier today, I met with TO GAG PAK NEAR BORDER Paryatan Parv flunks Digital India test Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who New Delhi: In a bid to counter the Maldivian electorate has anti-India propaganda by ABHINAV SINGH/SHEKHAR SINGH n of shopkeepers to have it and the stalls both of handicrafts and hand- chosen to be their next presi- Pakistan through its radio NEW DELHI Government doesn’t make it available looms like DC Rajasthan, DC Odisha, dent. I have congratulated him,” penetration, India on Monday to them. However we are working on DC Jammu & Kashmir, DC handicraft Yameen said. launched an FM station for the all claims of “Digital-India” have the issue and it would be resolved Delhi don’t have the facility of PoS There had been concerns at border belt near Amritsar that Tapparently fallen flat at Incredible soon.” payment due to which many buyers home and abroad that Yameen can be heard 50 km into the India’s “Paryatan Parv” organised in Since the stalls don’t have Point of were left high and dry. might not accept the outcome. Pakistani territory. the heart of national Capital’s Rajpath Sales (PoS) machines for e-transac- There were about 15 stalls of He had borrowed hundreds of Lawns by the Tourism Ministry as tions or swapping of the bank cards, Tribes India organised with the help millions of dollars from China I LOVE INDIA, TRUMP many stalls showcasing the diversity many visitors who do not carry cash of Tribal Cooperative Marketing for an infrastructure blitz, to TELLS SUSHMA SWARAJ of India and selling various indigenous are facing problem. Adding to their Development Federation of India the alarm of the Maldives’ tra- United Nations: External Affairs products don’t have the facility of dig- woes is the fact that ATMs are not eas- (TRIFED) while most of the stalls did- ditional backer India. Minister Sushma Swaraj and US ital or e-transaction and are accepting ily accessible in the area and neither n’t have the swipe machine or the PoS, At the last election in 2013, President Donald Trump only cash as mode of payment. any mobile ATM van can be seen. the rest said they have the facility of the Supreme Court annulled exchanged pleasantries during However, most of the visitors in Many of the stalls selling hand- e-payment through swipe machine. the result after Yameen trailed an event on counter-narcotics the Parv were ready to purchase looms, handicrafts and other products “On one hand the Government is former President Mohamed hosted by Trump at the UN on items using their debit or credit card. from all across India do not have the A carpet seller from Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh at Paryatan Parv at Rajpath Lawns in Delhi promoting ‘Digital India’ and ask us Nasheed, giving Yameen time Monday. When Sushma told to Joint Secretary, Ministry of facility of e-transaction and are accept- Shekhar Singh | Pioneer to switch over to the e-mode of pay- to forge alliances and win a sec- the US President that she has Tourism, Suman Billa told The Pioneer, ing only cash. Though some of the ments using BHIM App and other ond round of voting that was brought greetings from PM “We have advised everybody to have shops or stalls which do not have any modes while on other hands in its own postponed twice. Modi, Trump responded: “I love swipe machines, however, some of the e-mode of payment said they manage of Uttar Pradesh selling world-famous PoS facility. fest organised by Ministry of Tourism Results from Sunday’s elec- India, give my regards to my TRIFED stalls and others do not have to accept payment through Paytm. carpet from Bhadohi and other hand- He said it is not his shop alone but many stalls do not have PoS machines tion showed Yameen on 41.7 friend PM Modi”. it. The swipe machines are linked with A shopkeeper named icraft products said he cannot accept almost all shops of Uttar Pradesh do or other e-payment modes. per cent of the vote, well behind the bank accounts and it is on the part Nizamuddin running handicraft stall card payment as he doesn’t have the not have e-payment facility. Similarly, Continued on Page 7 Solih on 58.3 per cent. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 city 02

Rafale deal: Oppn trying to create an ‘Art 370 cannot Diversification in agriculture be repealed in sector need of hour: CM issue out of non-issue, says Rajnath one stroke’ Lucknow (PNS): Stressing on diversification the government in fulfilling Prime Minister in the farm sector, Chief Minister Yogi Narendra Modi’s dream to double farmers’ PNS n LUCKNOW PNS n LUCKNOW Adityanath said that this was the need of the pre- income by 2022,” the CM said. sent day and it would ensure better profits to Stressing on the need for assimilation of new ith the Bharatiya haratiya Janata Party may farmers. Yogi also advised farmers to take up and modern techniques, Yogi called for wider Janata Party getting Bhave come to power with a vegetable growing, fruit production, horticul- publicity of drip irrigation. He suggested that Wstick over the Rafale promise to abrogate Article ture, pisciculture and dairy development besides through MNREGA, many works could be fighter aircraft deal, Union 370 of the Indian Constitution, conventional farming. The Chief Minister done to benefit small and medium farmers. Home Minister Rajnath Singh but Union Home Minister made this remark during a meeting with a del- “Farmers are being benefited by PM Crop said that the opposition parties Rajnath Singh says that it can- egation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) at Insurance Scheme and PM Agriculture Irrigation were trying to create an issue not be done in one stroke and Shastri Bhawan here on Monday. Scheme. Soil health cards, depicting accurate out of a non-issue even after needs time before the ruling It was finalised that the ADB would make nature of soil, are also benefiting farmers in a former French President dispensation can take a deci- an exhaustive study on how to add value in big way,” the CM claimed. Francois Hollande had clarified sion. mango growing, guava, potato and pulse farm- Yogi said the state government had ensured about the deal. Singh also refused to admit ing and submit a report to the state government. distribution of two crore soil health cards, the “Opposition parties are that India was now closer to US “This is a beneficial effort to enhance agri- highest in the country. On this occasion, ADB finding it hard to criticise the as compared to Russia. cultural production. Experts in this field should delegates gave a presentation to the Chief (Narendra) Modi government Interacting with students in be roped in for deliberations. This will also help Minister on value chain in UP. and are therefore trying to Lucknow on Monday, Singh create an issue out of a non- said that the Centre or the BJP issue by spreading lies. Where had no personal enmity with is the controversy after the Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. SP defers OBC former French President clar- “Rahul is our political ified his statement,” Singh said opponent and our statement convention after Central Zone Council’s against him should be looked inter-state meeting in Lucknow in the political backdrop. We Lucknow: Samajwadi Party on Monday. have no personal grudges has deferred holding of Other The controversy over against him,” Singh clarified, Backward Classes convention in Rafale deal took a new turn UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat and senior The Union minister fur- each Assembly constituency after Hollande was quoted by ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh at the Central Zone Council meeting held in Lucknow on Monday Pioneer ther clarified that India’s foreign that was scheduled to begin a French publication as saying policy promotes friendship from Tuesday. The party had that France was given ‘no with every country and there earlier announced to hold meet- choice’ on selection of Indian should not be any feeling that ings of polling booth-level com- partner for French aerospace we were getting close to a mittees between October 3 and giant Dassault and the Indian CZC meet resolves 20 inter-state issues country and drifting away from 9. The OBC convention was government proposed the others. proposed to counter the series of name of Reliance as offset PNS n LUCKNOW and their standing committees schools with hostel facilities, Singh said this while reply- meetings of different castes in partner in the deal. have resolved 428 issues out of commencement of air taxi ing to a question on whether the OBC list, organised by the The French government he Central Zone Council 680,” he claimed. service in Chhattisgarh, special India’s proximity to USA was BJP in the state in the last three later clarified that it was in no Tinter-state meeting, In the two-hour-long package for the new capital of increasing differences with old weeks. SP state chief Naresh way involved in selection of chaired by Union Home meeting, members reviewed Chhattisgarh, revision of ally Russia. Uttam said that a fresh schedule partner of Dassault. However, Minister Rajnath Singh here progress of the implementation National Health Mission When a girl student asked for OBC convention would be later Dassault said that it had on Monday, resolved 20 out of of recommendations made in (NHM) guidelines to increase about the government’s com- announced after Diwali. PNS shortlisted Reliance as Indian the 22 inter-state issues pend- the last meeting related to flexibility for undertaking mitment to repeal Article 370, partner. ing before it. need to increase density of state-specific need based ini- the Union Home Minister “There is nothing to hide Uttar Pradesh Chief roads and upgradation of exist- tiatives, allowing import clear- made it clear that he could not on the Rafale deal and even the Minister Yogi Adityanath, his ing roads, assistance required ance of un-shredded scrap at comment on such a sensitive Congmen gear up French government has clari- Uttarakhand counterpart to combat left wing extremism, inland container depot in matter and people would have fied its position. With elections Trivendra Singh Rawat and modernisation of police forces, Raipur, better connectivity to wait. for prabhat pheris round the corner, the Congress senior ministers from Madhya leveraging MNREGA for cre- and inclusion of new offices for “There are some issues is trying to whip up the issue Pradesh and Chhattisgarh par- ating community assets in CCTNS, issues related to which take time and it is one of Lucknow: Congressmen just for political gains,” Singh ticipated in the meeting which Bastar (Chhattisgarh), school education in UP and them. Kashmir is an integral have geared up to take out said. resolved almost all issues bar- improvement of airport infra- allocation of funds for reloca- part of India and will remain prabhat pheris and chant The Union minister said ring some relating to storage of structure, issues related to stor- tion of villages outside protect- so. No one can snatch it from ‘Raghupati Raghav Raja that the Modi government was food grains and forest clear- age of food grains, forest clear- ed area. us,” he added. Ram…’ in every block of UP ‘clear’ and ‘transparent’ on the ance for power projects. ance and discrepancies in The other issues raised are To another question on from Tuesday till October 2 Rafale issue but the opposition Addressing media persons Bhagirathi Eco sensitive zone insulation of power lines in the use of religion in politics, (Gandhi Jyanti) when a large was levelling wild allegations later, Rajnath Singh said that notification. forest areas, payment of out- Singh said that politics should gathering in each district will sans any basis. co-operative federalism had The council also took up standing amount by UPPCL, not be done on the basis of reli- remember Mahatma Gandhi’s When asked about rising emerged through this zonal issues related to uncondition- Bundelkhand package, spe- gion and instead it should be contribution to the country, his terrorism in Kashmir valley, council meeting and it solved al acceptance of procured cial assistance from central used to strengthen the country stress on non-violence and Singh said that the situation several inter-state issues. coarse gain under Price plan scheme, release of funds and not just to form a govern- communal harmony. would improve soon as the BJP “During the present BJP Support Scheme (PSS) in by Centre to states and issues ment. Party sources said that on regime was committed to end- regime at the Centre, five zonal Central pool, upgradation of relating to national policy on On deteriorating of image Tuesday, Congress chief Rahul ing terrorism. state councils have been set up porta cabins into secondary disaster management 2005. of politicians, Singh admitted Gandhi could be a surprise par- “There is mutual co-ordi- the same and said that politi- ticipant in prabhat pheri in his nation between Armed and cians were responsible for it. “I parliamentary constituency para-military forces and they Kashmir. They will not succeed resolve the vexed issue, the to end terrorism there. Having have tried to remain honest Amethi. Rahul’s presence will are giving a befitting reply to in their nefarious designs,” he Union Home Minister said, said this, I would reiterate that before my voters and have not only expose the BJP’s vio- the infiltrators,” Singh said. added. “India is always positive for any we will not give an inch of land never promised anything to lent and divisive politics but “I can say that Pakistan is When asked if India would talks with Pakistan. We want to to anyone.” them that I cannot fulfil,” the also boost the morale of behind these terrorist acts in initiate talks with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue and Union minister said. Congress workers. PNS

QUICK TAKES SSF announces Akhilesh for JPC probe into Rafale deal 4 ARRESTED FOR ATTACKING HINDU OUTFIT LEADER in-charges of Lucknow: Four persons were arrested on Monday, in con- Lucknow (PNS): Amid against the fighter aircraft deal. tango ahead of the 2019 gener- nection with the attack on a Hindu outfit chief in Shernagar 14 divisions trading of charges over the “We demand a Joint al election. area on Muzaffarnagar, State chief of Hindu Mahasabha, Rafale fighter aircraft deal, Parliamentary Committee Rahul and Akhilesh were Yogendra Verma had named five persons for assaulting him Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh probe into the Rafale deal. famously referred to as ‘UP ke in a case lodged at New Mandi police station on Sunday. Two Yadav on Monday demanded a Without a JPC, the truth will not ladke’ after their parties forged groups came to a head afterwhich the Verma and his aides were Joint Parliamentary Committee come out... the issue has now a pre-poll alliance ahead of the allegedly beaten up. A search was on for the fifth accused and (JPC) probe to get to the truth become global,” Akhilesh said in 2017 UP Assembly election. heavy police force was deployed in the area to avert further of what he said was a global Lucknow on Monday while Hitting out at the health exigency. issue. addressing party workers who insurance scheme Ayushman After Bahujan Samaj Party participated in the social justice Bharat launched by Prime PETROL PUMP MANAGER ROBBED OF `5.5 LAKH president Mayawati’s recent cycle rally that concluded in Minister Narendra Modi on Bareilly: A petrol pump manager was allegedly robbed shocker over poll alliances in Delhi on Sunday. Sunday, Akhilesh said, “This of `5.5 lakh at gunpoint by three motorcycle-borne men in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Rahul has been slamming scheme will weaken the health Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district on Monday, police said. Kunwar Pradesh, the demand for a JPC the Centre, especially the PM, infrastructure in public sector Pal was going to a bank to deposit the amount when the inci- probe into Rafale deal by over the Rafale jet deal, saying and immensely benefit private dent happened in Mirganj, around 38 kilometres from Akhilesh is a shot in the arm for a JPC probe is the only way to hospitals and nursing homes.” Bareilly town, said Senior Superintendent of Police Muniraj Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. find out the truth in the matter. The SP chief said that the G. Teams have been formed to crack the case and it will be So far Rahul Gandhi has The Congress campaign against Samajwadi Party government cracked soon, the SSP added. PNS n LUCKNOW been ploughing the lonely fur- the PM has largely been a solo had provided free medical treat- row and the SP is the first major show but with Akhilesh jump- ment for serious ailments relat- THOUSANDS ATTEND ‘CHAPPAN BHOG MAHOTSAVA’ hivpal Singh Yadav’s nascent political party which has come ing the bandwagon, the ‘UP ke ed to heart, liver, kidney and Mathura: Thousands of people offered obeisance to the SSamajwadi Secular Front out in support of his campaign ladke’ might be up for a fresh even treatment of cancer. deity at the ‘Chhappan Bhog Mahotsava’, a three-day festival (SSF) announced 14 division- during which devotees make lavish offerings comprising 56 al in-charges on Monday. dishes to Lord Krishna in Goverdhan. The festival began on Several of the incumbents are September 21 with circumambulation of the sacred Goverdhan old supporters of Samajwadi BJP MLA booked for bid Hill by thousands of pilgrims. It concluded Sunday night with Party patron Mulayam Singh the offering of ‘prasadam’ to the deity. Uttar Pradesh Yadav. Power Minister Srikant Sharma took part in the festival. The decision came a day to incite violence After offering prayer, the minister said the venue of after Mulayam Singh Yadav PNS n LUCKNOW rioting, disturbing peace and ‘Chhappan Bhog’ displayed a picture of national integration openly supported his son and obstructing government offi- as people of all castes and creeds took part in it. More than Samajwadi Party president he Bareilly police lodged cials from performing duties two lakh people gathered at the venue to offer obeisance to Akhilesh Yadav by attending a Tcriminal cases against BJP were registered against BJP the deity, according to the organisers. Bimlendra Mishra, who function at the conclusion of a MLA and other leaders for try- MLA Rajesh Mishra, his son, came to the festival from Lakhimpur in Uttar Pradesh, said, Social Justice cycle rally at ing to incite violence during a three aides and unidentified “I have not seen such thrilling, religious, spiritual ‘Chhappan Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Muharram procession taken persons,” Inspector of Bhog’ earlier.” Sunday. out in the district on Friday. Cantonment police station Sources in SSF said in Five cases were registered Devendra Kumar Singh said. DALIT WOMAN LEAVES COLLEGE AFTER BEING Lucknow that Ram Singh against BJP MLA from Bithari Mishra’s supporters did HARASSED Yadav would be in-charge of Chainpur (Bareilly) Rajesh not allow a procession to pro- Muzaffarnagar: A 22-year-old Dalit woman had to leave Lucknow division, Devendra Mishra, his son and another ceed beyond his native village college after being allegedly harassed by a man here, police said Gupta of Agra, Ram Darshan BJP leader Gaurav Singh. Bhartaul and there was a heat- Monday. Following a complaint from the woman’s family Yadav of Azamgarh, Prakash Besides, 32 BJP supporters ed exchange between the MLA Sunday, a case was registered against the man, Superintendent Rai of Allahabad, Raghuraj and 150 unidentified persons and policemen on duty. of Police (SP) Dinesh Kumar said. The man, who is at large, Singh Shakya of Kanpur, Dr M were also booked for opposing “Ac t i o n w i l l b e t a k e n was booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code P Yadav of Gorakhpur, Prem the procession. against those disrupting law (IPC) and the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Prakash Verma of Faizabad, The cases were registered and order, even if the person Atrocities) Act, he said. Her family members have alleged that Yakshpal Singh of Aligarh, at Cantonment and Bithari happens to be an MLA. Cases she had to leave college due to constant harassment by the man, Vishnupal Singh of Jhansi, Chainpur police stations have been registered and the SP said. She has left her college out of fear. The woman Devendra Singh of Varanasi, against Mishra and others for arrests will also be made,” SSP had opposed the man’s actions, but he did not stop harassing Babu Ram Nishad of Basti, opposing a procession in of Bareilly, Muniraj G said. her and also threatened her and her family of dire consequences, Farhat Mia of Bareilly, Jai Singh Khajuria village, which borders However, Mishra claimed Kumar said. Police have launched a search to nab the of Mirzapur and Mahboob the two police station areas. that the cases filed against accused. Tyagi of Meerut. “Five cases pertaining to him were baseless.

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Father’s RTI application Scam surfaces in EL availed by cops PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW POLICE DEPARTMENT SOURCES SAID THE the RIs had registered leave of 38 constables in the logbook scam in earned leave (EL) SCAM SURFACED AFTER FIVE POLICEMEN and they were found as gen- Ataken by policemen has POSTED AT WAZIRGANJ POLICE STATION WERE uine. But the police were yet to rocked the Lucknow police find out the veracity of leave led to cashier’s murder these days. The cops are said to FOUND ABSENT FROM DUTY. LATER, THE sanctioned to 152 constables,” have availed the facility of EL he said. without getting it mentioned in POLICEMEN FOUND ABSENT FROM DUTY Sources said an amount to PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW their service record. For the WERE SENT TO RESERVE POLICE LINES the tune of several lakh was 17-year-old boy’s body favour, they allegedly bribed siphoned off by policemen if he UCO Bank cashier officers of reserve police lines the leave sanctioned to them was shot dead as his (RPL) in Lucknow. It is feared Grover said he was “The SSP had sought a were not registered in the log- Tfather had sought infor- recovered in Chinhat that the scam may prove to be assigned the probe a week detailed report on the number book. “The leaves were not mation about the prime a tip of the iceberg in the time back. “I am yet to go through of cops working with the sanctioned by RIs but also accused through an RTI appli- PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW women, aged between 25 and to come. the entire details and the Lucknow police as there was from the police station. The cation. Two shooters were hired 30, were found floating in SSP Kalanidhi Naithani inquiry is underway,” he said. shortage of force for security scam seemed to be a tip of ice- to kill the cashier and they were 17-year-old man was found Sharda canal. Locals had sus- had assigned ASP, Rural, Sources in Police depart- arrangements for Moharram. It berg and needed a threadbare given Rs 50,000 as advance six Adead under mysterious cir- pected some foul play and said Gaurav Grover to probe the ment said the scam surfaced surfaced that several constables probe,” they said. They added month back. cumstances on Monday in that the women were murdered scam which surfaced during a after five policemen posted at were on furlough but they got the policemen were in the The stunning facts sur- son,” he said. The police Chinhat which is fast gaining the and their bodies were thrown routine checking conducted Wazirganj police station were the salaries without any deduc- habit of playing truant and faced after the arrest of prime worked on hundreds of cell moniker of the ‘junk yard’ of into the canal. On September 10, by him a fortnight back. After found absent from duty. Later, tion. It was big scam and so the remaining absent without any accused Lokendra Pratap Singh phones during the investigation unclaimed bodies in the last few a decomposed body of an the scam surfaced, both reserve the policemen found absent SSP asked for a probe,” the rhyme and reason. “They had of Unnao and his aides of the case and zeroed in on days. A railway staff spotted the unidentified woman was found inspectors Rana Mahendra from duty were sent to reserve sources disclosed. patronage of station house offi- Manvendra Pratap Singh, Tej some suspected numbers. “The body of a youth lying near the floating inside the Indira canal. Singh and Ram Lakhan had police lines. Later, when a Grover said 190 police- cers or other senior officers. Bahadur Singh and Anil Singh, victim’s father had lodged a tracks and informed the police. On September 9, 28-year-old gone on long leave. The SSP probe was ordered, skeletons men had applied for earned They remain on French leave all of Unnao. They were nabbed complaint naming the above Later, a Chinhat police team Sunil Kumar Mishra, a private appointed two inspectors as RI started tumbling out of the leave between January 1 and and get full salaries too,” the by a joint team of PGI police named persons and it was also reached the scene for investiga- guard, was found murdered on (I) and RI (II). closet. September 5. “It was found that sources pointed out. station and Crime Branch. of great use for us to reach to tion. Giving details, police the banks of Indira canal. He had Lokendra is a teacher and he the miscreants,” said ASP spokesman AK Singh said the gone missing. got the job after submitting fake (North). He said Lokendra was youth had his right arm chopped On April 8, a watchman academic credentials. The vic- constantly in touch with off and it seemed that it hap- employed at a factory in Chinhat tim, Rahul Kumar Singh, was Guddu and Sooraj (both were pened after he came under the was found dead under mysteri- gunned down on September 14 hired as shooters). He said wheels on the tracks. “The face ous circumstances on the facto- when he was returning home Lokendra was terminated from of the man suggested that he was ry campus. “The list is endless on a bike. Lokendra hired the job after his fraud surfaced of Nepali origin. A bag contain- and the police had failed to get Guddu and Sooraj Pal, both of and a departmental action was ing some Nepali documents any clue about the victims whose Unnao, for the job. Both the executed against him on May and a mobile phone, which was bodies were recovered,” sources shooters are still absconding. 25. “Lokendra was overwhelm- switched off, was recovered said. They added the police as of Giving details, ASP ingly enraged with Ajay for ini- from the scene. Efforts are on to now had succeeded in ascertain- (North) Vikrant Veer said tiating an RTI inquiry and he ascertain his identity,” the ing the identity of only one per- Rahul’s father Ajay Pal is a conspired for Rahul’s murder. spokesman said. The spokesman son whose body was recovered teacher and he sought details Lokendra feared that his role said the body had been sent for some time back. “The recovery about the appointment of would be exposed if he got Ajay autopsy. The Chinhat locality of bodies from the same locali- Lokendra as a teacher through eliminated by the shooters as has hogged the media light ty raises serious questions on the RTI. “Lokendra nursed a his tussle with Ajay was in pub- these days following the recov- functioning of the Chinhat grudge against Ajay Pal and lic domain in Unnao and peo- ery of unidentified bodies from police and the top cops are yet also threatened the latter. But ple would have pointed him out the canal or from railway tracks to initiate any action. Also no when Lokendra failed to influ- directly,” the ASP said. He during the past few days. On progress report had been sought ence Ajay, he and his aides added that efforts were on to September 14, the decomposed from the Chinhat police as yet,” planned an attack on Ajay’s nab the shooters. bodies of two unidentified the sources said.

Bihar Governor Lalji Tandon being felicitated by Governor Ram Naik and mayor Sanyukta Bhatia as Home Minister Rajnath Singh and CM Yogi Adityanath look on during a programme at Convention Centre in Lucknow on Monday Pioneer PITRAPAKSH BEGINS TODAY ‘Scientific study necessary for dwindling population of crows’ PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW Women to perform ith the beginning of shraadh on the W‘Pitrapaksh’, resident wake up to the fact that the banks of Gomti population of crows is dwin- dling in the urban areas. The Lucknow (PNS): It will be crow is supposed to be symbol- women performing shraadh ic of the ancestors to whom for women on the banks of tributes are paid at this time of Gomti river. With the the year. Wildlife experts said ‘Pitrapaksh’ beginning from that ocular evidence does point Forest department to conserve Tuesday, Mankameshwar tem- out to the decrease in its pop- this bird, principal chief con- ple, in a bid to empower ulation but a more scientific servator (Forest) Pawan Kumar women, will be holding ‘Matra study also needed to be carried said that in the Wildlife Navmi Shraadh’ on October 3. out for it. Protection Act, 1972, the crow Mahant Devyagiri from Director, Lucknow was kept under the Schedule- Mankameshwar temple, while Zoological Gardens, RK Singh 5 animals, which means it does talking to The Pioneer, said on said that there had been a not require adequate protec- that day, women would offer decrease in the population tion. “However, as per the prayers for deceased women which was apparent by their Constitution, every animal members of their families. visibility. “There has been a needs to be given protection by “Shraadh has begun from change in the lifestyles and the every citizen of the country,” he Monday while ‘Pitrapaksh’ will habits of the people and the pointed out. The PCCF said begin on Tuesday. I do not crow which was usually found that their numbers appear to know if at other places, women in the houses can be seen on have been reduced but scientif- are allowed to perform shraadh garbage heaps. The crow needs ic evidence was required for for their dead relatives, but we a proper ambience and food corroborating it. Coordinator, are doing it. We always try to material and shelter,” he said. Wildlife Institute, Lucknow do something good for women He also pointed out that University, Amita Kannaujia and empower them in the the use of pesticides and insec- said that the population of process,” she said. ticides on plants had impacted crows had dwindled only in the Meanwhile, she said the eggs of the bird affecting the urban areas. However, their Vishnu’s feet would be made population. “Because of these population was scattered in on the banks of the river on the insecticides and pesticides, the the village and the semi-urban lines of Gaya temple. “It’s said egg shells have thinned down areas. “The crow will be wit- to be auspicious to carry out with the result that several of nessed even on pitrapaksh if ‘pind daan’ at the Gaya temple, these do not survive as they get only the people care to feed it. hence we will make a replica of ruptured because of the high The bird eats everything and Vishnu’s feet on the banks of temperature and the young hence it acts as a scavenger Gomti so that those who can- ones are not able to survive,” he also,” she said. Kannaujia said not go to Gaya can offer said. “We keep food for the that any effort which was made prayers here,” she added. birds at 26 points in the zoo for saving the sparrow could In a first, the temple has and the number of crows com- also go a long way in saving the also asked people offering ing there is few,” said the direc- crow. “If food is thrown to the prayers to come with their par- tor. He said feeding the crows birds regularly then along with ents so that the message of was a wise move by the people the sparrows pigeons and doves serving parents can be sent in the past so efforts could be also arrive. If the people want across. ‘Pitrapaksh’ is solemn made to conserve them. “All to feed the crows at the time of occasion at which no auspi- these rituals which have been pitrapaksh then they should cious activities are carried and made were primarily for the feed it at all times of the year. people remember the dead purpose of wildlife conserva- This is one bird which wants to relatives and indulge in activ- tion,” he added. reside close to human beings,” ities such as reading and On efforts made by the she added. writing. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 city 04

Hussainganj-Aishbagh Woman dies at Queen Six robbers nabbed at Chinhat hotel overbridge construction PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW The cops recovered Rs 16,000, dents in the past and the same 15 mobile sets and two iron were being investigated. He Mary’s ix robbers, who had checked rods from their possession. praised the team for the work. U.P. POWER TRANS- to begin after Diwali Sin at a hotel in Naka to plan The team was led by inspector Meanwhile, the body of a a robbery in rural areas, were Farid Ahmad, who is incharge 30-year-old unidentified man MISSION CORPORA- PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW He said it was a totally Hospital nabbed by anti-dacoity cell of of anti-dacoity cell, and Naka was recovered from Sharda TION LIMITED Time state-funded project, budget- Lucknow police on Sunday SHO Parashuram Singh. The canal in Nagram on Monday. Extension Notice Due to some he construction work of ed at Rs 123.76 crore and PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW night. Those arrested were 24-member team swooped Police said the body was 4-5 unavoidable circumstances opening Tthe overbridge between nearly 10 per cent of the identified as Sonu Sisodia down on the hotel on a tip-off SSP Kalanidhi Naithani, days old and was in a highly date of E-Tender No. 30/2018- Hussainganj and DAV College money had already been women died at Queen Mohit, Vinod Sisodia, Ritik and nabbed the miscreants who also interrogated the mis- decomposed state. “The body 2019/ETC/VNS are extended upto is likely to begin after Diwali. released for construction. AMary’s Hospital on Sisodia, Karan and Babu when they were to check out creants, said the gang had bore no marks of injuries,” the 03-10-2018. Other terms & condi- This overbridge will go a long Asked if it would be challeng- Monday. Medical superinten- Sisodia, all of Madhya Pradesh. from the hotel. committed several crime inci- police spokesman said. tions shall remain unaltered. SUPER- way in decongesting the traf- ing to carry out the construc- dent of the hospital Dr SP INTENDING ENGINEER ELEC- fic at the busy crossings of tion in such a congested area, Jaiswal said that the woman TRICITY TRANSMISSION CIRCLE Naka and Basmandi and pro- Gahlaut said they would be delivered twins in Barabanki CITYBRIEFS UPPTCL, VARANASI No. 764 vide relief to people in a big able to do it with the support and she was referred to way. Managing director of extended to the project. “The KGMU after her health con- Date 24.9.2018 Save electricity in COURSE ON POLLUTION the interest of Nation. Uttar Pradesh Setu Nigam overbridge will be immensely dition started deteriorating. ment programme of the min- moved from Hindi Sansthan to Mishra said AKTU would pay Uttam Kumar Gahlaut told helpful for the traffic moving She said the infants had been MONITORING CONCLUDES istry. Course coordinator Lalbagh, appealing to traders to a sum of Rs 5 lakh to any The Pioneer that preparations from Hussainganj to Aishbagh, shifted to the Neo natal The national level Green Pankaj Srivastava presented keep their shops closed on teacher of a private college for construction of the over- and it will not encounter any Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Skill Development Programme the progress report of the cer- September 28. Gupta said it was affiliated to the technical uni- dk;kZy; eq[; vfHk;Urk bridge were completed and hindrance from the one com- Giving the details of the inci- (GSDP) on ‘Pollution monitor- tificate course. He also spoke a challenging time for the Indian versity who dies in harness. ¼forj.k½ yls k VªkUl they had begun the process of ing from the Charbagh side. It dent, she said: “She was a 28- ing: Soil pollution’ concluded at about the course patterns and retail market. “If the foreign "We have decided to celebrate xkes rh] e/;kpa y fo|qr site mobilisation for it. “This will also help in relieving the year-old woman and it was National Botanical Research modules. In her address, companies enter the retail scene, July 26 as the Foundation Day work includes the shifting of congested Naka and Basmandi her third delivery as she pre- Institute on Monday. A month- Subramanian appreciated the the Indian retail market will be and students will be felicitated forj.k fuxe fyfeVMs ] LdkMk Hkou] utilities from the site, posting crossings,” he added. viously had two children. She long certificate course on efforts of CSIR-NBRI and greatly impacted,” he said. on the occasion,” he said. f}rh; ry] foHkfw r [k.M] fudV the staff there and the identi- Asked about the technol- stayed at the hospital for one ‘Pollution monitoring: Soil pol- NBR-ENVIS Centre for organ- AKTU will give Rs 20,000 to 33@11 d0s oh0 fo|rq midUs n]z e=a h fication for the site office,” he ogy to be used for construction hour after which she died lution’ under GSDP of Ministry ising the GSDP course. She laid AKTU EC MEETING the student who wins the com- vkokl] xkes rhuxj] y[kuÅA said. of the overbridge, Gahlaut because of congestion in her of Environment and Forestry emphasis on the need of such Abdul Kalam Technical petition for logo of the Centre The 1.66-km overbridge said they had been construct- lungs due to severe anaemia and Climate Change (MoEF & programmes for creating University held its executive of Advanced Study. AKTU also b&Z fufonk lpw uk v/kkgLrk{kjhs }kjk will help the traffic move- ing bridges as per the interna- which she suffered due to CC) was conducted at the awareness regarding the soil council meeting on Monday. gave a nod to IET to form its vuqHkoh QesZa tks th0,l0Vh0 esa ment directly from tional norms and standards. heart failure.” institute. It was an initiative by pollution monitoring, assess- Media spokesperson Asheesh governing body. ithd`ra gk as l s bZ&fufonk; as nk s Hkkxkas Hussainganj to Aishbagh. “To Regarding the time in which According to media MoEF&CC and National Skill ment and remediation. esa fuEu fooj.kkuqlkj vkeaf=r dh carry out construction, utilities the work was expected to be spokesperson of King Development Agency (NSDA) such as electric poles and completed, he said they nor- George’s Medical University for employment generation MASHAAL JULOOS tkrh gSaA fnukad 15-10-2018 dks cables have to be shifted. We mally kept a time-frame of 24 Dr Santosh Kumar, the father and skill development of edu- Asking the Central gov- 12%00 cts rd fufonk;sa bZ&iksVZy have completed the work of months for the completion of of the twins said he would cated youths. The valedictory ernment to withdraw 100 per ij viyksM dh tk;saxh ,oa fnukad designing the overbridge. We any project. “However, all return to take back his daugh- function was organised on cent FDI in single-brand retail, are waiting for LMC to com- depends on the kind of space ters, who are only 38-week- Monday. Senior Economic members of Adarsh Vyapar 16-10-2018 dks 11%00 cts [kksyh plete the tendering process for which is made available for old. “The father has not aban- Advisor, MOEF&CC, Anandi Mandal took out a ‘mashaal tk;saxhA fufonk dk iw.kZ fooj.k@ removing the utilities. Even if construction. 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AMID POWER TUSSLE BETWEEN RAKESH SINHA, ALOK VERMA Cong: To cloud Rafale, PM raising Pak apocryphal CBI submits files sought PNS n NEW DELHI Every time a Mehul Choksi or ‘chhota ongress on Monday Modi’ Nirav Modi runs away with Caccused Prime Minister India’s money, the Modi Government Narendra Modi of deflecting the country’s attention from remembers Pakistan. Every time a by CVC about complaint key issues like “corruption” in bank scam where Government is the Rafale deal by raising the PNS n NEW DELHI ing which the Commission Asthana’s complaint to the issue of Pakistan. guilty, the Modi Government through communications dated Government that was subse- Congress chief spokesper- s a follow up to CBI Special September 11 and September quently routed to the CVC fully son Randeep Surjewala remembers Pakistan ADirector Rakesh Asthana’s 14 sought files of various cases comes under the jurisdiction of charged that “an unnerved, —Randeep Surjewala complaint against CBI Chief from the CBI. the Commission which is frustrated and worried Modi Alok Verma for allegedly inter- The CVC exercises super- expected to take a call into reg- Government is now seeking invited them to investigate the lically said that Burhan Wani fering in the cases under his intendence over the CBI for istration of a case against shelter of Pakistan to deflect Pathankot airbase attack and the terrorist would not have probe team, a senior agency investigation of offences under Verma after verifying the alle- attention of the country” as it the same ISI went back and been killed by security forces official on Monday met the the Prevention of Corruption gations. If the allegations are was faced with corruption Senior Congress leaders (L-R) Vivek Tankha, Randeep Surjewala, Ghulam Nabi accused India of killing its had they known that the ter- Central Vigilance Act, 1988; or an offence under unsubstantiated, the CVC may “exposed” in the Rafale scam. Azad, Jairam Ramesh, Ahmed Patel, Anand Sharma and others leave after a own soldiers, “ he queried. rorist was inside. Was it your Commissioner KV Chowdary the Criminal Procedure Code. junk the complaint. He told reporters that meeting with CVC K V Chowdary at Central Vigilance Commission in New Delhi “Was it your love for love for Pakistan when Modi and submitted documents The CVC can direct the Earlier, Verma had Modi should answer questions on Monday PTI Pakistan when you formed a Government proceeded to sought by the anti-corruption CBI to “inquire or cause an opposed Asthana’s promotion raised on corruption in Rafale Government in J&K with PDP invite Asiya Andrabi as the watchdog. inquiry or investigation to be as CBI Special Director during deal and other issues and not scam has exposed rampant when you were indulging in and in presence of our Prime poster girl for ‘Beti Bachao Beti A senior official of the made on a reference by the a selection panel meeting led by teach lessons to its leaders on corruption, the Modi sari -shawl diplomacy as Minister, the PDP Chief Padhao’. policy wing of the CBI met the Central Government.” The the Chief Vigilance nationalism. The Congress Government is again seeking Pakistan was doing ceasefire Minister thanked not people of “So the connection of ter- CVC at his office for about an CVC can also inquire or cause Commissioner following which leader charged that every time shelter behind Pakistan. Please violations and killing our sol- India or J&K not Indian army rorists with BJP is well known. hour and is learnt to have sub- an inquiry or investigation to the infighting between the two demonetisation-like “disaster” answer questions of the nation diers. Was it not your love for or election commission but Don’t preach us lessons on mitted the files of the cases be made into any complaint top officers has come to the happens and people suffer, for the nation seeks account- Pakistan Modi ji when you had they thanked Pakistan and the nationalism. We have served sought by the Commission in received against any official fore. Modi remembers Pakistan. ability from you Mr Prime gone as an uninvited guest to separatists.” this country with our own connection with the Asthana’s belonging to the Central Despite Verma’s objections, “Every time a Mehul Minister. We want to ask cer- Pakistan as Pakistan attacked He also asked whether it blood. The history of this coun- allegations against his boss. Government. In addition, the the CVC unanimously cleared Choksi or ‘chhota Modi’ Nirav tain questions to the PM,” he our Pathankot airbase,” he was his love for Pakistan when try is written with the blood of Asthana had recently sent CVC is also empowered to Asthana, a Gujarat-cadre IPS Modi runs away with India’s said. asked. a leader, whom the Congress Mahatma Gandhi, Indira a complaint to the PMO alleg- review the progress of investi- officer, last year for appoint- money, the Modi Government Surjewala also took a dig at “Was it not your love for alleged belonged to the BJP IT Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sardar ing Verma was interfering in gations conducted by the CBI ment as Special Director in remembers Pakistan. Every Modi for his “sari-shawl diplo- Pakistan when you invited the cell of Madhya Pradesh, was Beant Singh, Nand Kumar the probes undertaken by him. into offences alleged to have CBI. time a bank scam where gov- macy” saying it was done when dreaded ISI who is the harbin- caught spying for the ISI. Patel and many many others. The Government referred the been committed under the Verma has trashed ernment is guilty, the Modi Pakistan was indulging in ger and protector of terrorists “Was it your love for Answer the questions don’t complaint to the Central Prevention of Corruption Act, Asthana’s complaint as “mali- Government remembers ceasefire violations. “Was your who come to India every day Pakistan when your deputy deflect,” Surjewala said at AICC Vigilance Commission follow- 1988. cious and frivolous”. Pakistan”. Now that Rafale love for Pakistan not apparent from Pakistan soil, when you CM Nirmal Singh in J&K pub- briefing. Full electrification will increase Rahul’s allegation of infiltration of India, China to sign internal speed of trains by 10-15%: Rlys RSS into SPG baseless: Home Min PNS n security cooperation agreement NEW DELHI He said the railways is planning to convert all those diesel locomo- PNS n NEW DELHI protectees; however, he has categorical- he average speed of the trains is tives among its 5,500 fleet which have ly stated that during his interaction with PNS n NEW DELHI expected to cover areas of intel- countries, the official said. Tlikely to increase by 10-15 per run for 18 years (mid life) into elec- he Home Ministry on Monday dis- Shri Gandhi, there was no talk whatso- ligence sharing, exchange pro- This will be the first such cent by 2021-22 once the Indian trical locomotives, while the 1,000 Tmissed Congress President Rahul ever regarding the appointment of a new ndia and China will sign an gramme, sharing of best prac- agreement between the author- Railways achieves 100 per cent elec- diesel locomotives to be delivered by Gandhi’s allegations about RSS infiltra- Director, or the reasons for his leaving Iinternal security cooperation tices, cooperation in disaster ities of India and China which trification of its network. Railway General Electric (GE) will be used for tion in SPG as “baseless” and “devoid of SPG,” said Home Ministry.. agreement during the forth- mitigation besides others, an look after internal security of the Board Member (Traction) “disaster management and strategic fact”. In a statement, Home Ministry said The SPG is a professional organisa- coming visit of China’s Minister official said. respective countries, the official Ghanshyam Singh on Monday said needs.” that the former SPG Director Vivek tion that takes its task of protecting serv- of Public Security. The first The move comes just a said. While Singh is the head of that with the network being electri- “Converting them would cost Srivastava never had any talks on the ing prime ministers, former prime min- such agreement between the year after a two-month-long eight central armed police forces fied through and through, it will us `2 crore per engine, while their matter with Rahul. isters and their families entrusted to its two countries will mark a new border stand-off between the with a combined strength of increase average speed of trains and mid-term rehabilitation after 18 Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s security very seriously, and in the high- beginning in bilateral relations, India Army and the China’s about 10 lakh personnel, Zhao cut down travel time. years is around `5 crore. These con- recently in a meeting said that a former est professional spirit, the ministry said. officials said on Monday. People’s Liberation Army at is responsible for day-to-day law “Electrification will not only verted locos will have 5,000 horse- SPG chief had to quit because he refused Rahul Gandhi, at an interaction with Zhao Kezhi, China’s Doklam on the India-Bhutan- enforcement in China and com- increase the speed of trains by 10 per power. These are completely ‘Make in to accept a list of officers handpicked by academicians here Saturday, had alleged Minister of Public Security, is China tri-junction. mands about 19 lakh personnel. cent to 15 per cent but also line India’ and a matter of great pride,” the RSS. “The comment reportedly that educational institutions, the expected to visit India next Prime Minister Narendra The forthcoming meeting capacity by the same amount,” Singh Singh asserted. He said the new made by Gandhi through the media is Supreme Court and the Election month and hold meetings with Modi and Chinese President Xi may lead to a future India- said. While 29,000 route kilometers engines will be less polluting, more baseless, devoid of fact and unfortunate, Commission of India and others are “sys- Home Minister Rajnath Singh Jinping held an informal sum- China agreement on exchange have already been commissioned, efficient and involve brand new coming from an SPG protectee,” the tematically being captured” by the during which they will discuss mit in Wuhan, China, in April of sentenced prisoners, anoth- 13,000 route kilometers more were technology. ministry said in a statement. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). various aspects of security coop- this year which helped repair er official said. just approved, Singh said, adding that While two such locos have “The matter has been verified. The Citing an example, the Congress eration between the two coun- bilateral ties. Currently, India does not work is underway in 20,000 route already been converted at the Diesel officer in question, Vivek Srivastava, for- chief had alleged, “When Mr (Narendra) tries. During the visit of the A Chinese delegation met have an extradition treaty with kilometers. Locomotive Works (DLW), a pro- mer Director, Special Protection Group Modi came to power, a person from Chinese leader, an agreement on an Indian team on August 28 to China, nor a pact to exchange The Indian Railways plans to duction unit of the Indian Railways (SPG), has specifically averred that he Gujarat was chosen to head the SPG. In internal security cooperation hold discussions on the forth- each other’s sentenced prisoners. complete electrification of its broad- in Varanasi, another two is in the did not have any such conversation with a short time, he left the position. He told between the two countries will coming visit of the Chinese There are at least 10 Indians gauge routes by 2021-22. It will also process of being converted, he said. Rahul Gandhi at any point of time. The me that he refused a list of SPG officers be signed, a home Ministry offi- Minister of Public Security and in Chinese prisons and an equal run freight trains in dedicated freight This year, around 100 locos are officer has stated that as part of his pro- handpicked by the RSS, and that is why cial said. the proposed pact on security number of Chinese citizens in corridors on electricity. expected to reach the 18-year mark. fessional duties he interacted with SPG he was sent home.” The proposed pact is cooperation between the two Indian prisons. Bank loan fraud: ED Govt to organise 4th edition of int’l science fest to file chargesheet PNS n NEW DELHI propagate science and for seek- ing scientific solutions to the against Sandesara n a tribute to the former diverse challenges facing our IPrime Minister Atal Bihari society, particularly rural India. brothers of Gujarat Vajpayee, the Government has Secretary Department of decided to organise the fourth Biotechnology, Dr Renu New Delhi: The Enforcement edition of India International Swaroop said that the special Directorate (ED) will soon file a Science Festival (IISF) in his role of women scientists and prosecution complaint hometown in Lucknow in Uttar entrepreneurs in shaping the (chargesheet) under the Prevention Pradesh. To be attended by scientific growth trajectory of Money Laundering Act against approximately 10,000 delegates will be another highlight of the the Sandesara brothers, promoters including students and teach- festival. “The programme of a Gujarat-based pharmaceutical ers from India and abroad, a aspires to develop new entre- company Sterling Biotech and want- world record attempt will be addressing a curtain raiser of theme “Science for preneurship and explore new ed in a case worth over `5,000 crore made to “isolate DNA” by 500 the festival here. Transformation” will have 23 vistas of opportunities in the bank loan fraud case. students from class 8th to 10th Dr Harsh Vardhan said, special events. The Global field of science and technolo- The ED will subsequently seek standard. IISF is the biggest platform in Indian Science & Technology gy among the women. Interpol Red Corner Notices against The festival will be inau- the country to bring together Stakeholders Meet (GIST), Approximately 800 women the accused brothers and others gurated by President Ramnath students, researchers, innova- Industry Academia Meet and scientist/entrepreneurs will even as their exact locations remains Kovind. tors, artists and general public Science & Technology for attend the event,” she said. unknown. The brothers are sus- Union Science and to celebrate India’s achieve- Harnessing Innovations There will be a special pected to be changing locations Technology Minister Dr Harsh ments in science and technol- (SATHI) - A National startup effort to engage with stake- from UAE to Nigeria, officials said. Vardhan said that it was the ogy. The Minister said that IISF entrepreneurship summit and holders of the Northeast and The charge sheet under PMLA is former Prime Minister who is a medium to encourage the Student Science Village are the aspirational districts. expected to be filed before a special had brought Science to the cen- young minds towards the field some of the important events, Another feature of IISF-2018 court here within the next fortnight, tre stage of national agenda. “ of science and to promote the being organized. The Science will be mega science and indus- they said. It was Vajpayee who had added networking of stakeholders Village program is linked with try expo that will highlight the The ED had earlier filed few Jai Vigyan to Lal Bahadur working towards the propaga- the Pradhan Mantri Sansad outstanding contributions of charge sheets case against other Shastri’s slogan of “Jai Jawan, Jai tion of science. Adarsh Gram Yojana to reach India in the field of science, accused persons. Kisan”, he added while IISF-2018 with its focal out to the rural masses and technology, and industry. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Monday PTI The agency said it had registered a PMLA case against the Sandesara brothers—Chetan Jayantilal Sandesara and Nitin Jayantilal Sandesara—and their Vadodara- EX-cop not allowed to move SC, Nehru Memorial Fund gets eviction notice based company Sterling Biotech Limited and others on October 27 last Fund refutes ‘unauthorised is in “dire need of space” and 28.08.1967”. Fund “be vacated”. year, two days after a case of alleged alleges his wife; SC terms it serious alleged that the Jawaharlal Nehru Responding to the notice, N. “The NMML is in need of bank fraud of `5,700 crore and cor- occupation’ charge Memorial Fund is occupying Balakrishnan, Administrative space. People want to watch ruption was filed against them by the PTI n NEW DELHI a 22-year-old case of alleged planting of the premises “without any Secretary of the Jawaharlal Nehru micro films, the library is always CBI. “Loans to the tune of `5,700 drugs to arrest an advocate. PTI n NEW DELHI authority of law”. Memorial Fund, refuted its crowded… I want to shift all crore was disbursed by various banks he Supreme Court on Monday “We are not on remand at present. “Having coming to know premise and asked that it be non-academic departments out during the years 2004-2012. Look Ttermed as “serious” the allegations We are not on individual hardship. If a midst the raging controversy about your unauthorised occu- withdrawn. of the library but there is no Out Circulars (LOCs) were opened made by the wife of arrested former IPS citizen is not allowed to come to court Asurrounding the Nehru pation of the building in pur- “I hereby refute in unequiv- space. The part of the premises against the accused in August, 2017. officer Sanjiv Bhatt that he was not being and his wife has to come before us, then Memorial Museum Library suance of the communications ocal terms your charge of unau- occupied by the Jawaharlal During the course of investigation, allowed to sign any document in custody it’s a very serious issue,” the bench said. (NMML), the Jawaharlal Nehru received from NMML and hav- thorised use or unauthorised Nehru Memorial Fund is the three persons were arrested, one of to enable him approach the apex court. At the outset, the bench asked Bhatt’s Memorial Fund, chaired by Sonia ing realised that you are in unau- occupation of the present office only possible and viable space in them Gagan Dhawan, who was close A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and lawyer to read the averments made in the Gandhi and housed in the Teen thorised occupation of the premises by the Jawaharlal Nehru the Teen Murti Complex,” to the power centre when the loans Navin Sinha said the Gujarat petition and said it had taken note of it. Murti Estate in New Delhi , has demised premises which is badly Memorial Fund in the Teen NMML Director, Shakti Sinha were sanctioned,” the ED said in a Government should file a reply to the Singh said Bhatt was not allowed to been asked by Ministry of required for the objects of Murti Estate,” Balakrishnan said told IANS at his office. statement. allegations levelled by Shweta Sanjiv sign any documents including Housing and Urban Development NMML, you are directed to in his response in a letter (that He further alleged that there It added that the agency has Bhatt in her petition, on or before Vakalatnama for filing an appeal against to vacate the premises on grounds vacate the premises… not later IANS has has access to) on is “no organic relationship” already attached properties worth October 4. the high court order. of “unauthorised occupation”, than 24.09.2018… failing which September 20. between NMML and the `4,703 crore and is looking for “Before we go into the merit of the Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, which the Fund has refuted in further action will be taken The five-page letter elabo- Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial “more properties and trails for the case, we would like Gujarat Government appearing for Gujarat government, said “unequivocal terms”. under the Public Premises rated at length that the premis- Fund. proceeds of crime” in this case. to respond to the allegations. According it will file an affidavit with regard to the In a letter dated September (Eviction of Unauthorised occu- es has been in its occupation “I do not know what is their The ED and the CBI have to us, the issue raised is serious as it per- averments made in the petition. 11 from the Directorate of Estates pants) Act 1971,” the Ministry of since 1967, and has “remained management structure and how booked the company, its directors- tains to allegation made against the The bench then listed the matter for under the Ministry of Housing Housing and Urban Affairs unchallenged and never ques- they function. A lot of money has - the Sandesara brothers, Dipti state that it is preventing a citizen to October 4. and Urban Affairs, a copy of warned in its letter. tioned and has been cemented”. been passed on by the govern- Chetan Sandesara, Rajbhushan approach us,” the bench said. Bhatt and seven others, including which is with IANS, the The letter signed by G.P. Notably, it was NMML that ment to the Fund in the past. In Omprakash Dixit, Vilas Joshi, char- Advocate Divyesh Pratap Singh, some former policemen attached with the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Sarkar (Deputy Director, Estates) had requested the Central the two years that I have been tered accountant Hemant Hathi, appearing for Shweta Sanjiv Bhatt said Banaskantha Police, were initially Fund had been asked to vacate further said that Jawaharlal Government (vide letter dated here, they have had no interac- former director Andhra Bank Anup they have also challenged the remand of detained for questioning in the case. the Teen Murti Bhavan by Nehru Memorial Fund is “liable June 14, 2018) “that a portion of tion with me. I wish them best Garg and some unidentified persons Bhatt, who was arrested by the Gujarat Bhatt was the Banaskantha district super- September 24. to pay damage charges for illegal Teen Murti Estate” occupied by but I also need more space for the in connection with the alleged bank CID on September 5 in connection with intendent of police in 1996. The letter said that NMML occupation of the premises w.e.f. the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial library,” Sinha stressed. fraud case. PNS LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 nation 06 OBC leader & Cong MLA ANDHRA MAOIST ATTACK AP-Odisha border back in Alpesh likely to join BJP Slain TDP leaders’ focus as Maoist stronghold He also felt that the MLA also Visakhapatnam agency area Police faces a new did not follow the procedure as against the Maoists involved in NAYAN DAVE n funeral performed GANDHINAGAR he ventured into the interiors the killings. Sources said that th challenge without informing police. efforts to nab or kill them were ith 2019 Lok Sabha polls AP police was confident being coordinated with the Wcoming closer, the stage amid tight security OMER FAROOQ n HYDERABAD that the Maoists will not venture Odisha police which was alert- is being set for new political into their area from Odisha ed soon after the attack. equations in Prime Minister ith the targeting of two hacking suffered severe set- State police officials believe Narendra Modi’s home State OMER FAROOQ n HYDERABAD leaders Sunday afternoon hold- Wruling Telugu Desam backs during last two years that Andhra Odisha Border Gujarat as OBC leader and ing the police responsible for fail- party leaders, including MLA including the killing of 32 Special Zone Committee Congress MLA Alpesh Thakor n an atmosphere surcharged ing to protect their lives. K Sarveshwara Rao the Maoists in a joint operation by Military Commission Chief may join the BJP. Iwith emotions and anger, Meanwhile, State Director Andhra-Odisha border zone is Greyhounds of AP and special Pratapreddy Ramchandea Reddy The 42-year-old the funerals of the two Telugu General of Police RP Thakur back in focus as a stronghold of force of Odisha police. The inci- alias Chalapati could be the Radhanpur MLA’s future Desam party leaders gunned announced that the sub-inspec- the outlawed CPI Maoist party. dent in October 2016 at main brain behind the attack. course of action is the hottest down by Maoists were per- tor of police Amarnath was As the Visakhapatnam Ramgarh was seen as a back The organisation had moved topic of discussion in political formed in Visakhapatanam being put under suspension in agency area was reeling under breaking blow to the outlawed him to Odisha after the Ramgarh circles of Gujarat. If sources in district of Andhra Pradesh connection with the Maoist tension and a further flare-up organisation. Since then encounter in 2016 and accord- the Congress as well as BJP on Monday. attack as well vandalism at the of violence appears quite like- Maoists made several unsuc- ing to the intelligence sources he have to be believed, Thakor is monsoon session of Gujarat towards Congress would be A large number of sup- police station. He also said that ly, the top officials of Andhra cessful attempts to carry out a returned to Andhra side a few in contact with the top lead- Assembly his participation to compensated, said a senior porters attended the funeral of a special investigation team will Pradesh police were analysing retaliatory attack but suffered days back. Chalapti's wife ership of the saffron brigade oppose ruling party was BJP leader requesting TDP MLA from Araku Kadiri investigate the Maoist attack the reasons for the failure of more losses leading to the com- Chaotanya alias Aruna heads the for the past few months. extremely cold. anonymity. Sarveshwara Rao at Paderu. and establish the cause of the security leading to the killing of placency on the part of police. Nandapur area committee in the He had founded ‘OBC, SC, In fact on the issue of “In case Alpesh would join Two State Ministers - Ayyanna failure of security in prevention the two tribal leaders so close Police officials feel that the same area on Andhra Odisha ST Ekta Manch’, to counter increase in the salary of MLAs, BJP, he is expected to contest Patrudu and N Ananda Babu - of the attack. to Araku, a major town and triangle of Andhra-Odisha- border. Police believes that this Hardik Patel’s agitation. His rise Thakor criticised Congress leg- from Patan Lok Sabha con- represented the Government at Security was tightened in tourist spot. Chhattisgarh border due to its committee provided logistical in the Gujarat’s political arena islators for supporting the rul- stituency in North Gujarat. the funeral. The cremation was and around Araku and the The reason the failure has topography and forests had the support to the action team of is at supersonic speed. Playing ing party’s Bill. He publicly said That is not enough. Along with delayed due to heavy rain. additional DGP Harsh Gupta become more stark was that the potential to once again become military commission in execut- his cards smartly, just couple of that on one hand Congress him five other sitting Congress Former MLA Siveri Soma and DIG Ch Srikant were camp- Maoists had issued a clear threat a stronghold of the Maoists and ing the decision taken at a high months before the 2017 assem- party was up in arms against MLAs belonging to Thakor who was also killed in the CPI ing in Araku and Paderu to to attack the MLA from Araku could be used by them as level in CPI Maoist party. bly polls Thakor joined the old- BJP for increasing prices, but community will also join the Maoist attack on Sunday was supervise the security arrange- in April last. There were also springboard for more attacks. The other name of possible est political party in India and they wouldn’t mind taking saffron party,” he claimed. buried according to the ments and combing operations. fears that the Maoists might Ever since the CPI Maoist executioner of the plan was T went on to become a Member huge hike in salary which only Just four days ago former Christian customs at his native Normal life was hit in the carry out a spectacular attack on completely lost their fortress in Vasudev Rao alias Vasanna who of the Legislative Assembly. add burden on the taxpayers. Congress MLA and Patidar place Battivalasa near Araku. A agency or tribal areas of the occasion of the 14th for- Nallamalla forest in Andhra was also involved in the bid to Sources close to Thakor Thakor’s entry in BJP leader from Surat Dhiru Gajera large number of tribal people Visakhapatanam as the bus mation day of the CPI Maoist. Pradesh they could not find assassinate Chief Minister N claimed that the OBC leader means a lot for Gujarat BJP at had resigned from the party and TDP workers bid a tearful services of State Road However, it now appears that no another foothold till now. As Chandrababu Naidu in a mine was not happy with the Gujarat a time when a section of with his nine supporters. farewell to him. Earlier the Transport Corporation were heed was paid to the threat. the Maoists were quite strong blast in Tirumala and was Pradesh Congress Committee Patidar community is not Gajera has also indicated to District Superintendent of Police suspended since last evening in "A combination of factors and active in Odisha and believed to be active in the area. (GPCC), as the GPCC leader- happy with the ruling party in join BJP. Strong Koli leader of Rahul Dev Sharma visited Araku view of the Maoist attack and including intelligence failure and Chattisgarh they could stage Visakhapatnam incident also ship didn’t give due importance wake of ongoing pro-quota Saurashtra region who elected and laid wreaths and paid protests in Araku. This has put the over-confidence on the part attacks in Andhra as well as had its echo in neighbouring to him. Thakor remained silent reservation stir of the 25-year- from Jasdan constituency in respects to the slain leaders. He the ordinary people and com- of the police seems to have led Bhadradari-Kottagudem dis- Telangana where police have over surging petroleum prices old Hardik Patel. If Thakor Rajkot district on Congress also visited the police stations at muters to a great hardship. to this tragedy", said a top AP trict of Telangana, the police gone on alert in districts of and inflation, says a senior would join the saffron brigade, ticket in 2017 assembly polls Araku and Dimbriguda which Even the special police forces police official, adding that cor- official said. Warangal and Karimnagar, GPCC leader adding that even the deficit of votes due to a sec- had also joined the BJP in July were burnt and vandalised by the dispatched to the area found it rective measures will be taken Six teams of AP police have strongholds of Maoists in the during the recently completed tion of Patidar community’s slat earlier this year. angry supporters of the two difficult to travel last night. once the probe was completed. launched combing operations in past. Petrol prices breach Sick Asiatic lions 16-km long second ` in Gir forest to 90/litre mark in be shifted to phase of Hyderabad Maharashtra cities rescue centre PNS n GANDHINAGAR Metro Rail inaugurated n the backdrop of the death of OMER FAROOQ n HYDERABAD and Bengaluru behind. I11 Asiatic lions in its last The L&T Metro which was abode – Gir Forest - the State yderabad, one of the fastest executing the project has spent forest department suddenly Hdeveloping cities in India, `12,000 crore on it while the decided to form 64 teams to today added another feather to State Government acquired the screen sick and weak big cats its cap with the opening of the necessary land and properties and immediately shift them to second phase of Metro Rail for the project, KTR said. With rescue centre. linking Ameerpet in the heart the opening of this stretch entire According to the claims of of the city to LB Nagar, a busy 29 kms long corridor from Gujarat forest officials, the eastern suburb. The 16-km Miyapur to LB Nagar was oper- lions died because of infighting long route was formally inau- ational. The Miyapur-Ameerpet and territorial war. Later on the gurated by Governor ESL and Ameerpet-Nagole route was A filling station staff attends to a customer at a fuel station in Mumbai on Monday. officials added that besides Narasimhan at Ameerpet opened by the Prime Minister Petrol on Monday crossed the Rs 90-mark in Mumbai as a dip in the value of infighting, the big cats died of around noon. The service was Narendar Modi last year. rupee and rise in international oil prices pushed rates across the country to new infections also. Looking to the opened to the public in Of the 71 kms Metro line A band of Indian Army's Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment performs on the deck of Indian Naval Ship Kochi during all-time high PTI seriousness of the incidents, a the evening. on all the three corridors the their affiliation ceremony on the shore of Arabian sea in Mumbai on Monday -AP Central Government team of The Governor, who trav- service has started on 46 kms TN RAGHUNATHA n MUMBAI Petroleum Dealers wildlife experts has also flown elled in the inaugural service and work was moving fast to Association (FAMPEDA), in to Gujarat to find out the from Ameerpet to LB Nagar, compete the corridor 3 from he petrol prices breached petrol was sold at Nanded at reasons for the death of the said, “I urge all the citizens of Secunderabad to Mahatma Tthe psychological barrier the rate of `91.61 per litre, at endangered cat family species. Hyderabad to use the Metro Gandhi bus stand at Imlibun. Kushwaha rejects cricket of `90 per litre in Amravati `91.31 per litre, at During the span of 11 to 19 extensively to reduce the pollu- The Imlibun metro station Maharashtra on Monday, Ratnagiri `91.14 per litre and September, 11 carcasses of lions tion and fuel consumption". will be the biggest and the with the retail outlets in at Jalgaon `91.01 per litre. were found which rocked the Lauding the efforts of tallest in the entire city as two lingua of seat-sharing formula Mumbai selling the fuel at Meanwhile, the Opposition entire Government machinery in Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd and corridors will join at this point `90.08 per litre and the price Congress slammed the BJP- the State. Gujarat’s Additional L&T Metro company officials to and the people can interchange PNS n PATNA of Ram Vilas Paswan and Union Minister Paswan touching an all-time high of led NDA Government for Chief Secretary of forest Rajiv make Hyderabad project world to different routes. remaining two to Kushwaha’s said his party was neither wor- `91.91 in Parbhani town in the unchecked increase in Gupta said that viscera samples class, Narasimhan said that the It has corridor stations on 1st fter the Bihar leaders of the party. But there was no official ried nor in a haste on seat Marathwada region of the petrol prices. As a mark of of the dead animals have been Hitech City route should be and second floors, the corridor ARLSP disapproved of the word from either the BJP or sharinge. He said he was not State. Petrol was sold in protest, the Maharashtra sent to Pune-based National completed by December 15. III stations will be on the two top talks on seat-sharing among LJP and JD(U). aware of such talks between retail in at least 13 cities in Congress performed Institute of Virology to find out After returning from LB floors NVS Reddy, managing the NDA partners, party chief The only reaction, that too JD(U) and BJP. Kushwaha who the State in the range of 'shraadh-puja' of cans of the exact reason of death. Nagar by metro Narasimhan director of the HMRL said that and Union Minister Upendra symbolically, came from created a stir early this month by `90.08 to `91.91. The petro- petrol, diesel and US Dollar Once report of the institute rode a bicycle from Khairatabad two skywalks will connect the Kushwaha on Monday sum- Kushwaha after Bihar RLSP saying that he has planned to leum dealers attributed the on the first day of would come, it would be easi- station to Raj Bhavan. Metro stations with the central marily rejected the possibility of leaders Nagmani and Bhagwan prepare kheer and its ingredients hike to dip the value of rupee 'Pitrupaksh'. Hitting out at er to take further course of Speaking on the occasion, bus station on one side and a 20:20 formula of seat-sharing. Singh Kushwaha rejected it say- would include milk from and rise in international oil the Narendra Modi action in order to save lions, Minister Taraka Rama Rao Chadarghat area on the other to Instead of rejecting in clearcut ing their party would not toler- Yaduvanshi and rice from prices. Government for the spiraling said Gupta adding that more said that every station of Metro ensure smooth flow of the terms, he said some people ate discrimination and they Kushwaha. On Monday he said In Mumbai, the petrol petrol prices, Mumbai than 270 personnel have been was built to the international commuters. Another aspect of were introducing cricket format wanted as much seats as allotted he was going to launch his price was hiked 11 paise per Congress chief Sanjay deployed in 64 teams for the standard and the project was the project was the development in politics but “I am not inter- to JD(U) or rather more claim- “Paigham-e-Kheer” on Tuesday litre from `89.97 to `90.08, Nirupam said: “Today is screening purpose. The state winning international awards. of five kms route from state ested in cricket rather I used to ing their party represented 10 per from Patna and the message of while diesel price was hiked black day, since the petrol has forest department carries out a "It can compete with any Metro assembly station to the MGBS play gilli-danda.” cent of population of Kushwaha social unity would go down to by five paise per litre. breached the barrier of `90 lion census every five years. The Rail project in the world", he point as heritage precincts. As The talks in the NDA cir- as compared to less than two per villages across Bihar. “My mes- The fuel prices peaked in per litre in 13 cities across the 2005 survey counted 359 lions said pointing out that with 46 part of this effort to beautify the cles had been going on that cent vote share of Kurmis. sage was meant to unite all sec- Parbhani town, where petrol State, Nandurbar, Parbhani, while the number grew to 411 kms long Metro already oper- stretch road aides will be paved under the 20:20 formula BJP “There have been, so far, tions of the society. Dalits and was sold at `91.91 and diesel Mumbai, Nanded, Latur, in 2010. The latest census in ational Hyderabad Metro had with Deccan stones and railings would contest half of the total no talks on seat sharing. Once Pundits will sit together to savour at `79.15. Jalna, Jalgaon, Hingoli, 2015 found 523 lions, 109 of become the second biggest will be in Indo-Persian style to 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar and there is talk on this matter I will our kheer. All castes and class will According to the Gondia, Buldhana, Beed, which were male, 201 female, such project after Delhi leaving match with the architectural give 20 to its three allies; 12 to tell you,” the RLSP chief told be welcomed in this pro- Federation of Maharashtra Aurangabad and Ratnagiri. 140 cubs and 73 sub-adults. other cities including Chennai character of Hyderabad. JD(U), five to six seats to LJP media people on Monday. gramme,” he said. Assam Assembly session begins BJP not in fray for Karnataka Council elections on a stormy note over NRC KESTUR VASUKI n BENGALURU Bypolls for 3 seats on Oct 4 onday (September 24) ANUP SHARMA n GUWAHATI mence from September 25. A MLA we are supposed to met the agitating organisa- Mbeing the last day to file total of 40,07,707 people were know some details from NRC tions. “We have met Union the nominations for the byelec- crucial as the political situation Government to keep the saf- ceeded in nominating his can- he first day of the autumn left out of the draft NRC pub- Department so that we can Home Minister, Rajnath Singh tions to the Karnataka is fluid and uncertain. fron party away. didates to the council. This Tsession of the Assam lished by the Assam govern- explain to people. Is there and requested him file affidavit Legislative Council (Upper Former Minister Nazir However BJP under its shows he still controls the Legislative Assembly started ment in August this year. something wrong in NRC, is in Supreme Court against House ) for the three seats, sur- Ahmed and M C Venugopal of strongman BS Yeddyurappa is party and the coalition with a noisy note with both rul- State NRC coordinator NRC transparent?. Tomorrow Hajela’s proposal,” Dass said. prisingly the Opposition BJP the Congress and Ramesh still trying for operation lotus Government banks on him. ing and Opposition legislators Pratik Hajela had earlier pro- if NRC fails what will happen “We met Assam chief min- has decided not to file papers. Babu of JDS have filed their to poach disgruntled MLAs The byelection was origi- raising voice of concern over posed to the Supreme Court to there will be law and order ister, Sarbananda Sonowal The byelections for the coun- nominations on the last day from both the Congress and nally scheduled for October 3 the issue of recently-declared bring down the list of docu- problem. What is the point of requesting him to file affidavit cil will be held on October 4 for clearing way for their unani- the JDs. This has escalated the but was deferred by a day to draft National Register of ments from 15 to 10 for those keeping away the Centre and and accordingly state govern- three vacant seats. mous election. war of words between Chief October 4 due to the General Citizens (NRC) in Assam. calming for inclusion in the state government from the ment filed affidavit in the The BJP took the decision Monday was the last date Minister HD Kumaraswamy Holidays of Muharram on BJP legislator, Shiladitya NRC. The five documents that NRC process.” Supreme Court. The State following lack of strength to for filing nomination. who is heading a fragile coali- September 21 and 4th Saturday Dev raised his voice of con- proposed to be dropped were “Till now NRC directorate Government has also request- win the election. In the 224 The BJP State President B tion with the Congress and BJP of September 22 and cern over the issue by show- the 1951 NRC, pre-1971 voters’ has not been able to do map- ed the Supreme court to con- member House the BJP has S Yeddyurappa, though the Lingayat strongman BS September 23 being Sunday ing a placard which read “My lists, citizenship certificate, ping and cannot say with pre- sider pension slip as one of the 104, while JDS-Congress, party had emerged as single Yeddyurappa. effectively curtailing the num- Lord do not discriminate your refugee registration certificate cision what is percentage of left documents,” he said. which have joined hands to largest party by winning 104 The seats had fallen vacant fol- ber of days available for the own children”. Dev explained and ration cards (as supporting out in each district. If 1951 Inside the assembly the form the coalition seats in the May 12 Assembly lowing resignation of Deputy candidates to file their nomi- that he was referring to documents). NRC is not acceptable as a doc- congress MLA, Abdul Government, put together have election and swearing in as Chief Minister G nation papers. the recent decision of the “The idea of NRC upda- ument for claim and objection Khaleque sought ouster of 117 MLAs. However the Chief Minister, had to step Parameshwara (Cong), New schedule was apex court to drop five doc- tion is to weed out illegal what purpose will the NRC of Hajela. Industry Minister, rumour mill was abuzz that down as he could not muster Opposition Leader in the announced by fixing last date uments from the list of doc- immigrant and ensure that 2018 serve?” he asked. Chandra Mohan Patwary BJP tried to lure Independent magic number of 113 to prove Legislative Council K S for filing nomination on uments for filing claims and genuine Indian citizen’s Nearly 14 organizations replied that both Centre and and disgruntled MLAs of JDS majority on the floor of the Eshwarappa and V Somanna September 24, scrutiny on objections and said that it is names are there in NRC. The participated in a protest out- State Government has stated and Congress but failed in its House within 24 hours as (both BJP), on being elected to September 25, last date for discrimination. court has asked Hajela not to side assembly demanding that details of NRC must be effort to garner support for a directed by Supreme Court . the Legislative Assembly. It is withdrawal of nominations is It may be mentioned here give any details to any one in ouster of Hajela. shared with both Centre and candidate. The Congress moved the Apex said that in the process of the September 27 and polling on that the process of claims and Centre or State Government BJP State president Ranjeet State as it is a sensitive mat- This made the saffron Court for its intervention. political development former October 4. Counting of votes objection for inclusion of and this is unfortunate,” Kumar Das along with MLAs ter and law and order is State party to backtrack from the JDS and Congress joined Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be taken up on the same names in the NRC will com- Dev said. He added, “As a Shiladitya and Ashok Singhal subject. council polls which is seen as hands and formed the who is calling shot has suc- day 5pm onward. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 nation 07

50 terrorists killed in Santhali bandh holds up trains in Bengal

SAUGAR SENGUPTA n KOLKATA Balichak and other places. students. Now we are standing Sandwiched between the in the middle of nowhere two months in J&K whole system of rail and tribal demands and though the Railways have pro- Aroad communication was Governmental indifference were vided us with some security on Monday literally hijacked by thousands of helpless passen- guards,” S Sen the Principal of a relatively unknown pressure gers, students, women, chil- the BSS School said. Security stepped up for group in the Jangalmahal area dren, patients desperately asking Falling in the mainline of Bengal area demanding, for food and water through the between Howrah and Madras ‘surgical strike’ anniv among other things, official day and throughout the night the route is a busy one fre- recognition of Santhali and even as none from the powers quented by hundreds of MOHIT KANDHARI n JAMMU Olchiki languages, appoint- that be tended to come forward patients travelling between ment of Santhali teachers in to account for the affairs. Kolkata and Vellore. “We have head of the second schools and construction of At least four districts of a number of patients returning Aanniversary of the 'surgical tribal-specific hostels. Purulia, Birbhum, West from South India. Their con- strike,' security forces are on Called by Bharat Jakat Majhi Midnapore and Bankura came dition is precarious,” a student song in Jammu & Kashmir. Pargana Mahal, a relatively new A tribal man holds a bow and arrow as others block the railway tracks demanding under the impact area of the of the school said. In the last two months face in the history of completion of their various demands, at Sainthia Junction railway station in sudden bandh. The national Meanwhile, the Trinamool more than 50 terrorists have Jangalmahal, the bandh took an Birbhum on Monday PTI highways linking Bengal with Government and the BJP been killed by the joint teams oppressive character by the Jharkhand, Odisha and the locked horns over a Bengal of security forces in clinical evening when the passengers a BJMPM leader said. State Governments were luke- entire South and Western India bandh called by the saffron out- operations. and the authorities were “We want Santhali and warm in their response in were also affected. Even as fit on September 26 in protest According to official Jammu & Kashmir since atmosphere ahead of the informed that what started as a Olchiki to be recognised as offi- reacting to the situation tens of tracks were blocked with against death of two school sources, " a total number of 25 January 1 this year". polling dates the security forces dawn-to-dusk blockade would cial languages, besides we want trains remained vulnerable and stranded trains in many places children in an alleged police fir- terrorists were eliminated in Rough estimates suggested are also conducting massive continue indefinitely, sources these languages to be taught in stranded, some of them in in Bengal, Jharkhand and ing in Islampur block of North different operations across the the total number of active ter- cordon and search operations said. the schools and for that teach- open fields. Railway services Odisha sources in the South- Dinajpur district. “We will not State in the month of August rorists in the State hover (CASO) to track down the “We have been petitioning ers will have to be appointed. were heavily disrupted in Eastern Railways said at least allow any bandh to take place 2018, highest in a single month around 300 out of which an hiding groups of terrorists. the Government since 2003 for We also want Adivasi hostels in Howrah-Kharagpur, nine trains from Kolkata had in Bengal. All the Government this year". estimated number of 180 are On the other hand to ter- inclusion of Santhali in the list various places,” another leader Kharagpur-Tatanagar, been cancelled. Apart from offices and transport will For the second consecutive believed to be local cadre and rorise voters and different can- of official language. But though said adding the bandh would Kharagpur-Bhadrak, these a number of trains had remain open,” State Education month this year the security rest comprise foreign terrorists. didates from participating in it has been recognised by the not be called off until some Kharagpur-Adra sections as been rescheduled, sources Minister Partho Chatterjee said forces have managed to elimi- In the aftermath of killing the polls the different terrorist Constitution, it is yet to be used assurance came from the trains remained stranded at maintained.“We are returning adding all leaves of nate more than 25 terrorists in of Hizbul Mjahideen com- outfits are resorting to pressure as an alternative official lan- respective Governments. Purulia, Bankura, Adra, from an educational trip to Government employees had a single month. mander Burhan Wani on July tactics and issuing threatening guage in Government offices,” Even as the Central and Nekursuni, Basta, Salboni, Vishakhapatnam with 73 girl been cancelled. Till September 24, the 8, 2016 large number of local letters to prevent them from security forces have already youth from South Kashmir taking part in the polls. eliminated 28 terrorists while districts had joined ranks of In some pockets of South relentless operations were different militant outfits. Kashmir especially in Shopian 5 infiltrators killed, soldier Since 1985, Assam deported going on in South Kashmir dis- According to police and Pulwama the terrorists tricts to ensure smooth con- records, "126 local youth had are regularly abducting kith duct of the civic/Panchayat joined ranks of militant outfits and kin of security forces or polls in the State. in 2017 and over 130 have police personnel and eliminat- martyred in Kashmir only 29,795 foreigners According to official sources, already joined this year with ing them to avenge killing of ANUP SHARMA n GUWAHATI ing in six detention camps of in detention camps at Goalpara, "since January 1, 2018 a total Shopian emerging as hub of their top commanders. KHURSHEED WANI n SRINAGAR Assam. The 1,037 also includes Kokrajhar, Silchar, Dibrugarh, number of around 170 terror- local militant cadre". Three police personnel were lthough deportation of ille- 31 children, he added. Jorhat and at Tezpur, he informed ists/infiltrators have been elim- In 2017, a total number of killed last week by terrorists in ive infiltrators and a soldier were killed as army foiled a major Agal Bangladeshi infiltrators “According to the data the House. inated in the State this year". 218 terrorists were eliminated Shopian district after abducting Finfiltration bid in Tangdhar sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara remained the main poll plank for received from Border wing of The revelation by the min- Addressing a press confer- by the security forces in J&K. them from their homes. district. The prolonged operation continued through Monday as most of the parties in Assam, yet Assam Police, the foreigners tri- ister assumes significance con- ence in Srinagar on August 24, In the wake of Municipal On the other hand, in the the security forces apprehend presence of more infiltrators in the the successive governments run bunals have declared 91,609 per- sidering the fact that Assam had 2018 the Director General of and Panchayat polls in the absence of mainstream politi- area. by different parties in the state sons as foreigners till March 31, witnessed a six year long students’ Central Reserve Police Force state the security forces have cal parties National Conference Defence spokesman said that three infiltrators were killed could deport only 29,795 illegal 2018. While 128 of them have movement from 1979 to 1985 (CRPF), RR Bhatnagar had increased their footprints in the and Peoples Democratic Party on Monday during massive search operation in the area. The first foreigners so far. Assam Industry been deported till August 31, seeking to detect and deport the claimed, "a total number 142 South Kashmir districts. from the poll arena the politi- contact with the infiltrators had been established late on Sunday minister Chandra Mohan 2018, four other of them have illegal Bangladeshi foreigners terrorists have been eliminat- To ensure safety of candi- cal activity is yet to pick pace when the army shot dead two infiltrators. The more members Patowary said this on Monday also been expelled during this living in the state. ed in anti-terror operations in dates and create conducive on ground zero. of the infiltrators’ group had dispersed in the dense forest. while replying to a question in the period. Prior to this, the State A total of 855 young men Assam legislative Assembly. A Government has pushed back a and women were killed and total of 91,609 persons have so far total of 29,663 declared foreign- hundreds of others were maimed Paryatan... thousand rupees. been declared or convicted as ers and convicted persons to by police and security forces dur- The Ministry of Tourism, foreigner by different Foreigners’ Bangladesh till December 31, ing the period for taking part in Government of India in col- Tribunals in Assam. The Minister 2017,” said Patowary. the movement and agitating From Page 1 Department calling the in the vicinity. They should have come from Alwar. laboration with other Central further said that out of this only “The 1,037 declared for- against the then Congress led Common people usually “Paryatan-Parv” a conglomer- made proper arrangements However, some of the Ministries, State Governments 1,037 declared foreigners are liv- eigners are kept under detention Government. do not carry much cash in their ate of different culture and before organising such an shopkeepers who have e-pay- and Stakeholders has organised wallet these days as every- diversity of various Indian event,” said Radhika, a resident ment facility made brisk busi- a “Paryatan Parv” across the where one can find digital States at one place, he said he of Mayur Vihar phase-2. ness as many of the shoppers country from September 16 to transaction,” said Nishant had no idea that many shop- “I liked a Rajasthani saree who were disheartened after 27. The “Paryatan Parv” is Sharma, a resident of Faridabad keepers don’t have e-payment for my mother which costs being denied e-payment mode being organised with the objec- who had come along with his facility and hence did not carry around Rs 1,500. I didn’t have in many stalls thronged theirs. tive of drawing focus on the family. He said he is a bit dis- cash with him and even didn’t cash so I asked the shopkeeper Shikha Das at her handi- benefits of tourism, showcasing appointed on seeing that many found any ATM or mobile to swipe my card. First, he said craft stall, selling items made in the cultural diversity of the shops from where he wanted to ATM van in the national fest. he doesn’t have a swipe machine Assam said that nearly 90 per country and reinforcing the purchase a few articles don’t “There are too many things but after a few minutes he made cent of customers who visited principle of “Tourism for All”. have the e-payment facility. to buy. The cost of items is real- arrangements for accepting pay- her stall have paid through the The Paryatan Parv shall con- While Nimish, who came ly cheap but due non-availabil- ment through Paytm but I card using the PoS machine clude with the World Tourism from Hauz Khas, appreciated ity of swipe machines at most of refused as I have not installed while only 10 per cent prefer Day celebrations on 27 the initiative of the Central the stalls is the biggest issue. Paytm on my phone,” com- cash. She said her daily sale is September 2018. Government and Tourism Even there is no ATM machine plains Devesh Verma, who had somewhere between 26 and 30

the commander, a Kirti Chakra French... awardee, back to India, Sharma Cong moves CVC for added. From Page 1 PTI added from Kochi, The Navy’s P -8 I aircraft three days of tension gave way managed to spot Tomy’s boat to joy for the Kerala-based on Sunday and Sharma said family of Tomy as he was res- probe into Rafale deal Tomy responded by ping on cued with his father saying his EPIRB (Emergency Position son’s grit will see him come From Page 1 saying it was the Indian Government of causing loss to Indicating Radio Beacon) as back to adventure sport. He also hinted at Pakistan’s Government that “proposed” the public exchequer and the aircraft was flying over “Praise the Lord. I am so role in the conspiracy, saying Reliance Defence as the part- endangering national security him. His rescue was closely happy...,” VC Tomy, a retired one of its leaders, former ner of Dassault Aviation for by bypassing state-run monitored at Naval headquar- Naval personnel himself, told Interior Minister Rehman Rafale offset contracts. Hindustan Aeronautics ters in New Delhi and the mediapersons near here after Malik, has even tweeted that The video further noted Limited (HAL) in favour of Joint Rescue Coordination his son’s evacuation. “He may Rahul will be the next Indian that while the Indian some businessman “friends” Centre at Melbourne, Australia. be physically weak but he will Prime Minister. Government has stated it did for offset contract. The first Indian to cir- be mentally stable. He will Sitharaman said the not have “any say in the com- Opposition leader Sharad cumnavigate the globe in 2013, come back. I have full confi- Government will fight the mercial decision”, but Hollande, Yadav too sought a Joint Commander Tomy was the dence in him,” the father said “perception battle” over the who had presided over the Parliamentary Committee probe only Indian participating in the while admitting that he was Rafale deal by putting facts deal, said this was not true. into the Rafale deal, alleging a race that involves a gruelling tense in the last three days after before the masses to counter Later addressing public scam in the purchase of 36 30,000-mile solo circumnavi- hearing the news about the the Congress’ “false propagan- rally in Amethi, Rahul said the fighter aircraft. “There was a lack gation of the globe. incident. da”. “I, others will go around contract worth thousands of of transparency in this deal, and The spokesperson said the He also said the family the country to put facts before crores of rupees could have therefore people of the country injured officer was shifted to members would go Australia to the public. It is a matter of per- provided jobs “to youth of have doubts about scam in the French vessel and it will move meet his son after he is taken ception battle,” she told Amethi, to engineers...It could purchase of (the) Rafale fighter to take shelter at Ile there. Thrippunithura MLA M reporters. have given employment to jets. The relevant questions have Amsterdam, about 100 nauti- Swaraj visited the family and The Defence Minister also thousands of youth...Aircraft not been answered from the cal miles north of the rescue said the entire neighbourhood rejected the Congress’ charge with French technology would Government side as to why the position. The island has a small heaved a sigh of relief on hear- that the Modi Government have been made in India...The price of one aircraft was raised hospital. Indian Naval ship ing the news about Tomy’s had undermined the State-run nation would have benefitted from Rs 526 crore to Rs. 1570 Satpura has been sent to bring rescue. Hindustan Aeronautics from it.” “Soon after becoming crore,” Yadav said. Limited, saying the HAL on an the Prime Minister, ‘chowki- Union Minister Prakash average got annual orders darji’ goes straight to France Javadekar termed Rahul as a Andhra... covering 111 Indian cities on 13 worth over Rs 10,000 crore and enters into a deal with the “directionless leader” and said August 2018, which serves as a during the 10-year UPA rule president of that country...,” the Congress chief and his From Page 1 litmus test to help assess the against annual orders of around Rahul alleged. “The company, party have no hope to return to “The Ease of Living Index progress made in cities through Rs 22,000 crore given by the which got the contract, was power therefore they were try- seeks to assist cities in various initiatives. Three cities of current dispensation so far. floated just ten days ing to create a campaign on the undertaking a 360-degree Maharastra - Pune, Navi Mumbai The Congress continued before...Don’t know how Anil basis of lies and speculations assessment of their strengths, and Greater Mumbai - have been with its offensive against the Ambani came to know ten against the BJP Government. weaknesses, opportunities and ranked first, second and third in BJP Government over the days before that he was going The senior BJP leader said threats,” Puri said. Till last month, the list of most liveable cities. The Rafale deal, alleging corruption to get the contract,” he said. Gandhi has no facts and evi- piped water connection has been list has raised many eyebrows as and violation of rules by the “We sought a JPC probe dence against the Government provided to more than24 lakh it places New Delhi at the 65th PM and demanded answers and tweeted to Arun Jaitley over the Rafale deal. The HRD households across the country position, below Ghaziabad (63) from him. It also accused the also, but Jaitley’s boss Narendra Minister said there were evi- under the AMRUT. As many as and Muzaffarpur (46). PM, the Finance Minister and Modi will not do this...I asked dences and proof when there 2,731projects worth `48, 252 All cities were evaluated out the Defence Minister of “lying four questions but not even one were allegations (against for- crore have been awarded under of 100. The ‘physical’ pillar on the issue”. has been replied to. You talk of mer UPA Government) over this scheme .Till date, 823 projects (infrastructure) was given the Rahul released a video of big issues, give speeches, go to the coal scam. worth `1,676 crore have been highest weightage of 45, while a French media portal in con- Rajasthan and Chattishgarh Interestingly BJP MP completed. institutional (governance) and nection with the jet deal and but there is not a single word Shatrughan Sinha drew flak The MoHUA released the first social were weighted 25 each. The appeared to suggest this is the about Rafale from Modi...Why, from a fellow party parlia- ever ‘Ease of Living Index’ economy was weighted 5. “sad truth” about the PM. “The because ‘chowkidar’ has made mentarian R K Sinha who sad truth about India’s Anil Ambani commit a theft,” accused him of siding with industrial area of Chandigarh. Commander in Thief,” Rahul Rahul said. Opposition leaders, like Rahul RAIN... “The water gates of Sukhna Lake said on Twitter, in an apparent Earlier in the day a dele- Gandhi and Lalu Prasad by were opened on Monday after a attack on Modi and tagged the gation of senior Congress lead- questioning the Modi From Page 1 decade as the water level crossed video along with his tweet. ers led by Gulam Nabi Azad Government on the Rafale Till September 22, the water over the danger mark due to the The video targets the Modi met the CVC K V Chowdhary deal. In his tweets, Shatrughan level was 1,162 feet and had wit- heavy rain in the catchment area. Government on the Rafale deal and demanded registration of has called the controversy sur- nessed further rise on Monday It is after 10 years that the water and quoted the editor of a case in alleged corruption in rounding the Rafale deal a after heavy rainfall in the past two level in the reservoir has reached Mediapart, a French media the Rafale fighter jet deal. The serious issue and called for the days. The water will be drained its highest level mark of 1,163 feet,” house, that published a story on delegation submitted a detailed need for the Government to out to seasonal river Sukhna said spokesperson of UT Friday quoting Hollande as memorandum, accusing the come clean. choe, which passes through the Administration. THE PIONEER THE PIONEER 8 LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 COMMENT & ANALYSIS LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 9

www.dailypioneer.com PAPER WITH PASSION A glimpse of the new, liberal RSS Healthier India The Nehruvians and Marxists, who have viewed the RSS with utmost suspicion, must pick up the gauntlet and see the RSS with fresh lenses to make an assessment of what this organisation is all about Government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme promises extended ing phrase, smacked out of the boundary and the took into account a variety of factors specific to must work towards a society that is devoid of divi- people. The matter should not have dragged on stadium by the RSS chief. Bharat. Everything was thought-through and every sions (bhed rahit samaj). so long. The temple should be built and when it healthcare facilities but it must not fall short on implementation While these assertions constitute the most word was weighed before its incorporation and this On the fear among Muslims vis-à-vis the RSS: comes up, “a big reason for tension between significant outcome of this lecture series, what includes the Directive Principles of State Policy and Bhagwat invited Muslims to come to RSS pro- Hindus and Muslims will end.” ow that India’s biggest health insurance cover, the Ayushman Bharat National Bhagwat had to say about Guru Golwalkar’s MOHAN BHAGWAT TOLD the Fundamental Rights. “It is our consensus. We grammes and institutions, and see the RSS from On reservations: The RSS supports all Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM), has been rolled out promising qual- Bunch of Thoughts, clearly points to the Sangh’s believe we must all be bound by it.” inside and get a first-hand feel of what the organ- Constitutional provisions relating to reservations. Nity care to 40 per cent of poorer Indians, focus must shift to its effective harmony with India’s democracy, diversity and THE PACKED HALL THAT HE Talking about the Preamble, he specifical- isation stands for. A memorable quote from the Those who derive benefit from reservations A SURYA liberal values. Although Guru Golwalkar, the ly mentioned the reference to fraternity, dig- lecture series was that Hindutva does not mean must take a call on the continuance or otherwise and sustainable implementation. Otherwise, it will be consigned to being the second Sarsanghchalak of the RSS, saw Muslims, WAS NOT THERE TO nity of the individual and the unity and there is no place for Muslims. “The day it is said of the policy of reservations. There is no problem big bang that turned into soda pop without the buck. For, if successful, the scheme PRAKASH Christians and Communists as internal ene- CONVERT OR CONVINCE integrity of the nation. Fraternity encapsulat- so, it will not be Hindutva any more.” in regard to reservations. The problem lies in the will not only set several records but empower the poor with a confidence they mies, Bhagwat signaled that the RSS had decid- ed the idea of Vividhata Mein Ekta (Unity in On mob lynching: Mob lynching and such politics around reservation. Further, the law to pro- he Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s edly chosen to move away from Golwalkar’s ANYONE ABOUT THE CORE Diversity). The thought of taking everyone other acts of violence in the name of cow pro- tect Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have never had, burdened as they have been with out-of-the-pocket expense (RSS) unprecedented outreach effort via postulates. He said some things are said in a cer- along, which is embedded in the Constitution, tection is an offence and is unacceptable. At the must be strictly enforced. It must also be ensured for even routine health care protocols. For the first time, they will have access well-planned and executed lecture tain context. The RSS had now come out with IDEALS OF THE SANGH. HE makes it a liberal document espousing universal same time, one must also raise one’s voice in that the law is not misused. to quality hospital treatment, one that will improve national health and productivity series by its Sarsanghchalak, Mohan a publication that had Golwalkar’s thoughts values. That is what Hindutva is about. The RSS regard to cow smuggling because the As can be seen from these responses, except Bhagwat, before an invited cosmopoli- which were relevant at all times (Sadaa kaal ke WAS THERE JUST TO supremo’s categorical remarks regarding the Constitution accords cow protection. for the Ayodhya issue, much of what he said should indices. For the first time, the massive health insurance cover could make India Ttan audience in the Capital should dispel much liye upyukt vichaar) — this means that efficacy of the Constitution should silence those On gay rights: They (LGBTQ communi- be acceptable to individuals across the political proudly declare what it declares in statute books — a welfare state. The scheme of the apprehensions that have been voiced Golwalkar’s views on minorities, which are in CONVEY AND EXTEND AN who believe that the Sangh is anti-Constitution. ty) are a part of society. They should not feel spectrum. Interestingly, he told the packed hall that is even wider in scope than the existing Mediclaim and holds out hope for the about this organisation for many decades. conflict with India’s contemporary reality, OPEN INVITATION TO On diversity: One of the oft-repeated accu- isolated. he was not there to either convert or convince any- Having attended this event and heard Bhagwat have been edited out. Bhagwat said the RSS is sations against the Sangh Parivar is that it is a On the Uniform Civil Code: Bhagwat said one about the core ideals of the RSS. He was there disadvantaged elderly population too as it covers pre-existing diseases, men- as he touched upon a wide range of issues and not hidebound and that, as ordained by its WHOEVER WAS Hindu communal organisation and that it abhors that the RSS believed in ‘one nation, one law’. only to convey and extend an open invitation to tal health and congenital diseases. There’s virtually no red tape involved as pol- chose to take the RSS’ opponents head on, I would founder, Dr Hedgewar, it had a duty to adapt diversity. Bhagwat’s well-articulated position on this But at the same time, one must be aware of how whoever was interested to visit the Sangh and its icy holders can walk into a hospital with their Aadhaar card number and be say that his thoughts on core issues that are cen- itself to the changing times. INTERESTED TO VISIT THE issue is probably the RSS’ first serious effort at the diverse society is. Even among Hindus, there Shakhas, and make their own assessment of what tral to our democratic existence, like secularism, Here is a quick run down on the key issues national level to challenge its accusers. He told his is so much diversity in these matters. Therefore, went on there. This is indeed the moment of truth. treated. The network of hospitals proposed to be created will be larger than pluralism, diversity, rights of religious minorities, he touched upon. RSS AND ITS SHAKHAS audience that diversity is a matter of celebration. it is essential to ensure that there is no conflict The Nehruvians and Marxists, who have viewed what insurers have today. Healthcare in India is in a shambles and this is per- gay rights, the central ideas in our Constitution, On the Constitution: Bhagwat spoke of the AND MAKE THEIR OWN One should not fear diversity. On the other hand, on this issue. the RSS with utmost suspicion, must pick up the haps the first scheme that seeks unified involvement of the government, poli- the National Flag and the National Anthem, would RSS’ unequivocal acceptance of and adherence to we must celebrate and respect diversity. This is what On building the Ram Temple in Ayodhya: gauntlet and see the RSS from within and make have left most of the Sangh’s detractors speechless. the Constitution of India. The Constitution rep- ASSESSMENT Hindutva is all about. “My welfare depends on the A grand temple must be built at that site. Lord Ram their own assessment of what this organisation is cy makers, private players and stakeholders. Obviously, this is a dream idea, Much of what has been said to condemn the RSS resents national consensus. It is the duty of every welfare of all, this is Hindutva.” For the RSS, no represents Bharatiya maryada. He was even all about. In other words, they too need to revis- coming appropriately in a pre-election year and is easier for the ruling party to and to debunk the genuinely secular aspirations citizen to respect and follow the Constitution. It one is an outsider (paraay). The effort is to unite called the Imam-e-Hind. There was a temple at it their bunch of thoughts. sell as a visionary step taken in the right direction with right intent and, there- of the majority of citizens, was, to use a cricket- had been drafted by persons of great calibre who everybody (Sampoorn samaj ko jodna hai). We that site before. It is a matter of faith for crores of (The writer is Chairman, Prasar Bharati) fore, encashable as a plank arguing for continuity of a regime. After all, the BJP has even tackled dissenting states through a trust model, where the POINTCOUNTERPOINT Opposition-ruled state governments are partnering it, hardselling their own exist- ing healthcare programmes and tagging Ayushman as an add-on. I am disappointed at India’s arrogant response The commonality between Pakistan and Congress The real story though is whether the public and private health infrastructure to the peace dialogue. All my life, I have come is their frustration. Both of them want to remove Gulf War IV or network can support a grand idea and whether the required budgets can be met. across small men occupying big offices. Prime Minister Modi from Indian politics. Singing the Sangh’s tune afresh Most importantly, can we keep funds flowing and stakeholders invested? There —Pakistan Prime Minister —BJP spokesperson is an urgent need to develop quality infrastructure and capacity-building in the IMRAN KHAN SAMBIT PATRA RSS’ three-day lecture series was a good public relations exercise to showcase the Sangh’s changed matrix from which its master IS as usual? deeper pockets where private hospitals, too, are wary of venturing simply because speaker Mohan Bhagwat walked away with a gold medal they cannot rationalise a low-cost set-up or packages. There is need to incen- erally beneficial commentary on Last week’s terror attack in Ahvaz tivise creation of a health network at the grassroots level. One must convert the what the Indian culture is, and signals either a Gulf War IV in the number of insurers as a bait for private operators to extend their community lofty ethos of sustaining a digni- offing or it may well have been just outreach. The public healthcare network of primary health centres and community fied human life. On day one, Bhagwat started another meaningless spasm of GWYNNE health centres needs to be buffed up before the private network can. We need Time for a common civil code with establishment of the RSS and hatred by the Islamic State DYER more qualified doctors, leave aside specialists, to serve at public hospitals. Going VK the life of Keshav Baliram by the government rolls, there is just one doctor for every 11,082 people, accord- Essence of secularism implies removing any trace of religion from family laws. A uniform civil BAHUGUNA Hedgewar, who founded the RSS in 1925 in Nagpur with the inten- he men who carried out last week’s attack on the parade in Ahvaz, ing to the Medical Council of India and Directorate General of Health Services. code needs to be implemented at the earliest to keep India’s diverse moral fabric intact he Rashtriya tion of promoting the concept of in Iran’s southwestern Province of Khuzestan, were well trained: Four We spend about 1.30 per cent of our GDP on health which is below what low- Swayamsevak Sangh united India, rooted in Hindu ide- Tof them killed 25 people and wounded 70 others before they were shot income countries spend on healthcare. The budget allocation for Jan Arogya Yojana pensation after 33 long years, under the (RSS), which had been ology. After propounding the phi- dead. The question is whether they were trained by ‘Islamic State’, or by is still not substantial at `2,000 crore. Providing cover is one thing but when astute leadership of Prime Minister under sever criticism losophy of the Sangh, he, step by the backers of the low-profile Ahvaz National Resistance, which also claimed Narendra Modi. Naysayers from the by a section of political step set aside prevailing misgivings credit for the attack? The ‘Islamic State’ (IS) is an independent ultra-extrem- the claims cascade and payouts are made in tumbles, it could mean a huge bur- Congress would do well to recall 70 leadersT and the social ‘chatterati’, about the organisation. ist Sunni Muslim movement that kills Shias (most Iranians are Shia) on prin- den on the exchequer for which a foreseeable cushion has to be readied and Ordinances under Nehru, 77 under Indira in an unprecedented move, Bhagwat asserted that the RSS ciple, so there are no big political implications if it was IS that planned the the current allocation is not enough for it. Yet. SANJU Gandhi and 61 under Manmohan Singh, arranged for a high-profile meet- respects the National Flag and before criticising the Modi Government on ing in Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan cited the example of 1936 Faizpur attack. VERMA opting for the Ordinance route to end triple from September 17 to September (Jalgaon district of Maharashtra) If it was the Ahvaz National Resistance (ANR), however, then these 50WORDEDIT talaq. Criminalising triple talaq sets the stage 19. A galaxy of people from all session of the Congress, in which were the opening shots in the next Gulf war, because the ANR is backed Nature’s warning for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which in walks of life, including foreigners, RSS volunteer Kishan Lal, one of by Saudi Arabia and its smaller Arab allies, like the United Arab Emirates The battle of Man vs Nature has intensified as heavy fter the Sepoy Mutiny, while the any case has been provided for under Article were invited. Opposition leaders, the many who attended the ses- and Bahrein. Iran is convinced that it was the latter. “It is absolutely clear rains have triggered landslides in Himachal Pradesh. Britishers left various personal laws 44 of the Directive Principles. But since including Congress president sion, hoisted the tricolor. He was to us who committed this crime... and whom they are linked to,” said Iranian The State was already struggling to overcome the Aunchanged — the Indian Christian these principles are not legally enforceable, Rahul Gandhi, too were invited praised by Jawaharlal Lal Nehru. President Hassan Rouhani. “The small [Arab] puppet countries in the region Marriage Act of 1872, the Indian Divorce Act a suitable law is long overdue. Those who but they refused to attend. Bhagwat also refuted the crit- are backed by America, and the US is provoking them and giving them the devastation left by the previous round of the mon- of 1869, the Married Women’s Property Act, oppose UCC on the frivolous pretext that This writer, while on tour, got icism that the RSS was opposed to soon; a few months before that, it was in the grip of necessary capabilities.” the Hindu Inheritance (Removal of Disabilities) it will end India’s diversity and plurality, a call from Suresh Kulkarni, a self- Mahatma Gandhi and cited many There is reason to suspect that this is true. Arab countries of the Gulf Act of 1928, the Special Marriage Act of 1923 should know that family laws can never effacing RSS national representa- instances of the Sangh’s support to an acute water shortage. Nature has issued fair are smaller and weaker than Iran, and have talked themselves into the para- warning that the current pace of environmental and subsequently 1954, the Parsi Marriage and override the Constitution, which is the tive of the Sangh’s affiliate Vanvasi him and vice-versa. He stressed Divorce Act of 1936 and eventually the country’s only Holy Grail that is both legal- Kalyan Ashram, and a senior that the Sangh had no desire to noid conviction that Iran intends to destroy them, perhaps even to replace degradation will have consequences. Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, were enacted to ly tenable, and the one that has and always Pracharak, who asked him if he impose itself on the country. Sunni with Shia Islam. They talk of war with Iran as inevitable, and dream codify personal laws of various communities, will, stand the test of time. could attend this meet to know Further, the RSS chief mad eit of drawing America into such a war to even up the odds. US President Donald pertaining to issues of marriage, succession, The case for the UCC was amply demon- about his organisation’s philoso- clear that neither does the Sangh Trump is also paranoid about Iran, and openly talks about overthrowing the guardianship and maintenance. and Sikhs, with the exception of Scheduled strated by Justice Khehar and Justice phy on the “future of Bharat”. This remote controls its affiliate organ- Iranian regime. Indeed, his personal lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani, boasted last Muslim radicals, however, resisted changes Tribes, over the last several decades. Chandrachud, when a PIL by Catholic advo- writer had been in touch with the isations nor does it allows its week that US sanctions are really hurting Iran: “I don’t know when we’re Life is cheap to their personal laws, leading to the Shariat While other communities, ethnic and reli- cate Clarence Pais, who wanted divorce grant- Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram on relat- office bearers to participate in going to overthrow them. It could be in a few days, months, a couple of Application Act of 1937. However, the Sharia’h gious groups realised the omnipotence of the ed by Church courts to be held legally valid, ed matters and agreed to attend political activities. years. But it’s going to happen.” Sanitation workers do the job none of us will; the least we can do was never codified, and hence, its legal stand- Indian Constitution and the Indian Penal Code was junked by the apex court in January 2017. the programme. He asserted that the Sangh So this could be a marriage made in heaven (or somewhere else in ing tantamounts to nothing, despite the hul- in the post-colonial period, patriarchal Muslim The Court categorically stated that despite The meet got massive definitely raises issues of nation- is ensure they are adequately protected and compensated labaloo by the All India Muslim Personal Law men were the only ones who refused to change Christian marriages being solemnised by a response, as the plenary hall of the al security, like infiltration of for- the supernatural realm, perhaps). But first there has to be a spark, some Board (AIMPLB), which in any case is sim- with changing times, under the garb of parish priest in the Church as per the ‘canon Vigyan Bhawan, which has a seat- eigners. Individual members, how- Iranian action that gives both Trump and the Arab Gulf states a pretext for tories of sanitation workers losing their lives while cleaning tanks and ply another NGO with no legal sanctity, set up Sharia’h. Much of the Sharia’h today owes its law’ (Christian Personal Law),when it came to ing capacity of 1,285, was full to ever, are free to join any political means that the entire world is one should be made in Ayodhya as hands but at the same time pitched attacking Iran — for they both think in terms of attacking Iran first, not of sewers keep hogging the headlines year upon year but nothing seems under the aegis of Indira Gandhi in 1973, for allegiance to radical schools of thought like divorce-related matters, only divorce granted its capacity during the three-day party and espouse the cause of single family. Without this very soon as possible as it has been the idea of ‘cow conservation’ so defending against a (highly improbable) Iranian attack. minority appeasement. Hanbali, Maliki, Shafi’i and the Hanafi school by courts under the Indian Constitution and meet. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, their chosen field. concept, the Sangh cannot exist. THE TERM proved beyond doubt that it is the as to make small farmers Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Sto change. Only last week, five manual scavengers who were allegedly Also, the AIMPLB is primarily a Sunni of thought, which was the governing diktat under the Indian Divorce Act of 1869, are legal- as per the schedule of the pro- The RSS, therefore, concen- This is the biggest statement ever birth place of Lord Rama, and if self-sufficient. said last year that “we won’t wait for the battle to be in Saudi Arabia. Instead, put under pressure to go down into the sewers to clean them without pro- Muslim body and does not represent Shias, between 1664-1672 for the likes of Emperor ly valid. Family laws or Church courts have no gramme, spoke for about one-and- trates on transforming the indi- made by any Sangh chief. In doing HINDUISM NEVER Muslims agree, it will strengthen The RSS supremo demanded we will work so that the battle is for them in Iran.” If they get their war, both tective equipment lost their lives as they were overcome with noxious gases Bohras or Ahmadiyya Muslims. Hence, what Aurangzeb and other bloodthirsty Muslim place in a democratic society if such person- half-hour each for two days. viduals as good human beings to so, Bhagwat set the record straight the bond between the two com- a new population policy which leaders expect that most of the heavy lifting will be done by the US Air Force, it says is hardly representative of the broader invaders thereafter. Needless to add that the al laws interfere with the basic tenets of the He also solicited questions in make a vibrant society. If this is about his organistaion’s view on EXISTED IN INDIAN munities. should take into account demo- as soon as they entered the sewer tank in an upmarket residential complex but something bad has to happen on the ground first. Iran has to do some- Muslim opinion. The Dissolution of the Supreme Court declared instant triple talaq as Indian Constitution or relevant parliamentary writing, on topics that touched ensured, nations around the world religion. TEXTS AND WAS The RSS chief also reiterated graphic balance for a better future thing stupid. in the Capital. Another death followed at a different location but due to the Muslim Marriages Act of 1939 in India, which unconstitutional on August 22, 2017. The legislations contained therein. upon by him, that were handed would be integrated as a world He, thus, effectively coun- the views of the RSS on Jammu & of the country. He also vehe- How do you get it to do something stupid? Well, you could try supporting same reasons a couple of days later. And few months ago, a five-star prop- gave recourse to legal help to Muslim women, Narendra Modi Government’s righteous The fact that personal laws run subservient over to the volunteers to be replied community — it is the bedrock of tered propaganda spread by few COINED BY FOREIGN Kashmir for abrogation of Article mently opposed the idea of choos- too, remained a non-starter, thanks to many efforts to make instant triple talaq a punish- to the Constitution had in any case been decid- on the last day of the event. The Hindutva and Indian civilisation. that the Sangh is anti-minority, 370 and Article 35A and said that ing none of the above (NOTA) separatist movements in the various ethnic minority areas that ring the coun- erty in Delhi was embroiled in a row when five workers died cleaning due to self-seeking ulemas and maulvis who wilful- able crime as per provisions of the Muslim ed way back in 1996 in the divorce battle Sarsanghchalak was heard with rapt In nutshell, this is the crux of especially an anti-Muslim body. INVADERS. IT CAME RSS volunteers are working with while voting. try: Arabs in the southwest, Kurds in the northwest, Turkmen in the north- inhaling toxic gases while cleaning the hotel’s septic tank. Tragically, five more ly wanted to subjugate Muslim women by mis- Women Protection of Rights in Marriage Act, between Molly Joseph and George Sebastian, attention by the audience. Hinduism. He said that in RSS’ parlance, there INTO USE IN THE 7TH the local population to achieve On a question on conversion, east and Baloch in the southeast. With luck, the Iranian regime will over- died due to asphyxiation while cleaning septic tanks in Odisha also last week. interpreting Sharia for their vested interests. 2017, were stalled by the Opposition in the and the 2017 judgement against Clarence Pais, The RSS chief was frank and The term ‘Hinduism’ never is no scope for minoritism as it social harmony. he said that God is not for trade react and massacre enough of the separatists (and innocent bystanders) Similar reports come in from various parts of the country on a depressing- Ancient India’s civil codes have progres- Rajya Sabha on January 3, 2018 and again on only reaffirmed the 1996 verdict. Be it mak- spontaneously effortless in his existed in Indian texts and was believes in oneness of the people. CENTURY AD. However, he evaded a direct in the market — voluntary con- to provide the pretext for an Arab-US attack. sively evolved over centuries from the Vedas August 10, 2018, on flimsy grounds. ing Christian divorce laws ‘gender equal’ in discourse on a wide range of coined by foreign invaders. It On the last day, he declared his answer on the Supreme Court’s version is needed, devoid of any After last week’s attack in Ahvaz, Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a prominent ly routine basis. The harsh reality is that our cities lack proper sewage sys- and Manusmriti, which are a comprehensive In the given circumstances, the Modi 2001, or amending Hindu succession laws in subjects. Those who heard him, came to use only in the seventh organisation’s support for all BHAGWAT ASSERTED decision on Article 377 but said ulterior motive. On language issue, United Arab Emirates scholar who tends to say what other people don’t dare, tem and most urban areas survive on those put in by the British colonial admin- set of sermons and smritis by Manu, Bhrigu, Government’s decision to bring an Ordinance 2005, if there can be a common criminal code, unanimously agreed that it was Century AD. Bhagwat asserted Constitutional provisions, laws THAT SEGREGATING that he believed that an inclusive he asked the Hindi speaking States tweeted that the attack wasn’t really a terrorist incident at all. He pointed istration while mushrooming housing complexes have huge septic tanks that Yajnavalkya and Narada, on human duties, on September 19 to declare triple talaq a pun- there is absolutely no reason why India one of the finest speeches that Hindutva encompassed and judicial interpretations and approach should be adopted on to adopt teaching of one non- out that “moving the battle to the Iranian side is a declared option”, and rights, laws, virtues, inheritance and other ishable offence, is historic. In 1985, former should not have a common civil code. The delivered by any Indian in the past Indian Muslims as other forms of fully supported the reservation this. Mohan Bhagwat also sup- Hindi language. predicted that the number of such attacks “will increase during the next builders don’t seem to recognise require regular maintenance. At a time when aspects of ethics as applied to various sections Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi destroyed the essence of secularism implies removing any few decades on issues close to their worship and that segregating peo- policy till the time those who are PEOPLE INTO ported the Government’s decision Overall, it was a good public countries all over the world are moving towards mechanisation and automa- of Hindu society. Regressive traditions, like confidence of India’s Muslim women by over- trace of religion from family laws, and that heart. The event will be remem- ple into different groups is the beneficiaries, renounce it them- on the Court’s order on atrocities relation exercise interspersed with phase.” GROUPS IS THE If that’s the Saudi/American strategy, then sooner or later they will man- tion, it is disgraceful that India lacks modern sewer cleaning technologies. polygamy, sati, child marriage, dowry and turning the Supreme Court’s 1985 verdict and being the case, UCC is an idea that now needs bered in the history of the RSS as antithesis of the RSS’ values. selves. on SC/ST, but said that there a changed matrix vision in which female infanticide stopped having legal or denying Shah Bano, a hapless Muslim divorcee, to be implemented to keep India’s secular and one of the best exposition of its The foundation of Indian He also asserted that the RSS ANTITHESIS OF should not be any discrimination the master speaker walked away age to goad the Iranian regime into committing some atrocity in return, and As an aside, it is also shameful that a country which boasts of having the moral sanction in India or in Hindu customs, a mere monthly alimony of `179. richly diverse moral fabric intact. principles, philosophy of life, civilisational values is based on stands opposed to the caste sys- and misuse of the Act. with a gold medal. then we’re away to the races. largest swachchta programme in the world has not been able to make the eons back. The moot point here is most Hindu The wrongs done by the Congress were (The writer is an economist and chief changes in approach on multiple unity in diversity that is tem. He, however, categorically RSS VALUES Bhagwat deplored cow vigi- (The writer is a retired civil It would the fourth Gulf war in less than forty years. The first was the switch from dry latrines to flush toilets 71 years after Independence. laws have also been applied to Jains, Buddhists finally corrected by the current BJP-led dis- spokesperson for BJP, Mumbai) issues from the past with a collat- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which demanded that the Ram Temple lantes for taking law into their servant) 1980-88 Iraq-Iran war, in which the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein attacked The class bias in mainstreaming discussions about the state of sanita- the new revolutionary regime in Iran with the warm support of the United LETTERS States. Up to a million people were killed, most of them Iranian, but the tion workers and sewers in our country is apparent as these issues make TO THE EDITOR only direct US support was to give Saddam’s forces intelligence and tar- headlines only when fatalities are reported and then conveniently disappear geting information for their attacks. WIPE OUT NAXALISM there is a breakdown of the justice sys- ACT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE where it hurts the most. DESPERATE MOVE from the front pages of newspapers. Citizens must share the blame because tem. Also, huge ecocnomic disparity BJP strategists know it better how The second was the 1990-91 war between Iraq and most of its Arab the lives lost seem to be considered inconsequential by those who live life Sir — This refers to the report, “Maoists and poverty play an importanrt role in Sir — This refers to the editorial, India must get tough on cow protection to handle the stuation but they should Sir — This refers to the editorial, “For neighbours, plus large numbers of American and other Western troops, after in better circumstances. It is a horrific reflection on the de-sensitized nature gun down TDP MLA, ex-legislator in taking root of this social outfit. So, as “French gust of wind” (September 24). his refers to the article, “Selective the majority community in respect of the ing incidents will minimise. Lynching inci- remember that perception plays a big- gender equity” (September 22). The Saddam invaded Kuwait. T” (September 24). It is shocking that an immediate measure, the By now, it is clear enough that the amnesia on the killing of animals” cow. It is high time that India should take dents are a threat to our social fabric. ger role than reality. In view of the Government’s use of the ordinance The third was in 2003, when the then US President George W Bush of contemporary society that most people are more concerned about over- the Maoists killed two MLAs belong- Government must address the core Congress is trying to make a Bofors T(September 24) by Balbir Punj. In my a lead and ban cow slaughtering. I appreciate the writer’s demand upcoming elections, the Congress is route to criminalise instant triple invaded Iraq in the mistaken belief that Saddam had links with the al-Qaeda flowing sewers than the conditions in which those sent down them work. ing to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). problems of the Maoists. out of the Rafale deal. opinion, the two resolutions passed by the A cow not only holds religious that the Union Government should ban not leaving any stone unturned to talaq shows its desperation for vote terrorists who made the 9/11 attacks and/or was working on weapons of The latest report by the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) At a time when Naxalism is on the Once the socially marginalised While there may not be an iota of US House of Representatives on the importance but is also beneficial for our cow slaughtering, consummation and change the people’s perception about bank. It should have instead dis- mass destruction. wane, this outburst of their outpouring people, who often fall prey to the rev- truth in the Congress allegations but slaughtering of cats and dogs and meat social life and agriculture. But recent inci- export of beef immediately by a central Prime Minister Modi. cussed the issues that were raised by And the fourth, coming soon to a theatre (of war) quite a long distance revealed that on average one worker dies every five days while cleaning sew- of vengence is nothing but terrifying. olutionary principals of annihilation, the way Prime Minister Narendra consumption should prompt India to ban dents of mob lynchings have proved that legislation in those States where it is law- The BJP may think that it may the Opposition. The move also shows ers and septic tanks. It is time to begin robustly prosecuting and/or fining from you, will be the US/Gulf Arab attack on Iran. This portends a jittery future for the are taken to the mainstream of the Modi has been silent on the issue, it slaughtering of cows. cow vigilantes take law in their own hands fully permissible. Also, the Government answer voters at the right time but its dictatorial attitude. Of course, the attack in Ahvaz last week could have been just anoth- municipal bodies as well as contractors who do not ensure workers have nation. country by providing them all that is difficult to fathom. Reverence for the cow is an integral in the name of cow protectionism. must also enforce it strictly where it is they need to assess the damage which Manisha Naxalism is a scourge and it has to needed basically, Naxalism will van- Modi-led Government’s biggest part of the Indian culture, and when we If the Union Government acts and banned already. is being done on whatever possible Via email er meaningless spasm of hatred by the Islamic State, and not a even the most basic of protective and safety gear and proper wages/ben- be wiped out any rate. Where does ish for sure. USP is its clean governance record so talk about composite culture, it becomes bans cow slaughtering, domestic con- Jasim Mohammad pretext by the Opposition. Saudi/American initiative at all. But if not now, then soon. efits. It is a telling commentary on societal and governmental priorities that Naxalism linger? And what is its main TK Nandanan far and the Congress is trying to hurt necessary that we respect sentiments of sumption and export of beef, then lynch- Aligarh Bal Govind Send your feedback to: (The writer is an independent journalist) till date nobody has been prosecuted for employing manual scavengers. attraction? Naxalism grows where Via email the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Noida [email protected] pioneer THE PIONEER LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 10 AyushmanBharat Ayushman Bharat, world's largest Government-funded healthcare scheme in India, which will become operational from September 25, offers an insurance cover of `5 lakh, which will cover 10 crore poor fami- lies or almost 50 crore people

DOCYARD Though there is no treatment to stop or reverse HEALTHCARE Alzheimer’s, neurologists, on the occasion of DR RUNVIJAY GETS TECH World Alzheimer's Day that falls on September 21 every year, talk about how Ayurveda and Chief Yoga Mentor Vitamin D helps to manage the disease. KARMASPARK HEALTH CENTRE, GURGAON PIONEER HEALTH tells you more

ALZHEIMER’S: (L-R) Dr Sudarshan Ballal, chairman, Manipal Hospitals; cricketer & former India captain Rahul Dravid and Pramod Alagharu, CEO Manipal Hospitals Dwarka Private Limited present at the launch of Manipal Hospital, Dwarka THE LOWDOWN PNS n NEW DELHI imed to provide specialised tertiary and WHAT IS ALZHEIMER quaternary care, the Manipal Hospitals, Apart of the Manipal Education and Medical lzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a fatal form Group, has launched its state-of-the-art, digital- of dementia which leads to progressive ly-enabled, 380-bedded multi super specialty in Aloss of memory and cognition. “It is a Dwarka progressive mental deterioration that destroys The group’s first venture in Delhi and the 10th memory and other important mental functions in the country, the Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, is PCOD is a due to generalised degeneration of the brain. It spread over 5,60,000 square feet and houses seven generally occurs in middle or old age due to dam- Centers of Excellence— Cardiac Sciences, Medical age of brain tissues. It is a common type of dementia, a and Surgical Gastroenterology, Neuro Sciences, syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, CAUSES Oncology Services, Orthopedic and Joint silent epidemic thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday Replacements, Renal Sciences (Nephrology & activities. It is one of the major causes of disability and dependency amage to the brain usually AD damages and kills brain cells. Urology), Gynecology and Pediatrics. The robust among older people worldwide. The impact of the disease begins slowly Dstarts a decade or more before Patients suffering from AD are usu- facility was inaugurated by the cricketer and the ne in four urban women in 15 to 39 years of age group are and gets worse over time affecting quality of life and life expectancy,” memory and other cognitive prob- ally older, but the disease isn’t a nor- former India captain Rahul Dravid, in the pres- estimated to have Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder/Syndrome Dr KM Hassan, associate director Neurology, Jaypee Hospital, Noida, lems appear. Brain cells them- mal part of ageing. The AD can be ence of RP Upadhyaya, IPS, special commission- O(PCOD or PCOS). Symptoms include irregular or no men- says. selves degenerate and die, eventu- caused due to genetic factors, er (law & order), South, Delhi Police, New Delhi; strual cycle, obesity, infertility, acne, hair loss, unwanted hair, ovar- Also called senile dementia, it is a slowly progressive neuro-degener- ally destroying memory and other depression, head injuries, hyperten- Dr Sudarshan Ballal, chairman, Manipal Hospitals, ian cysts and imbalanced testosterone / estrogen levels. ative disease of the brain that often begins in people over 65 years of age. important mental functions. The sions, obesity amongst others. and Pramod Alagharu, CEO Manipal Hospitals Women with PCOD are also likely to develop diabetes and car- Dwarka Private Limited. diac disorders. Often cysts in the ovaries develop into large size Announcing the launch, Dr Ballal, said: “It is which then needs surgery. But even then, the cysts tend to recur. STATPACK EARLY DIAGNOSIS SYMPTOMS a proud moment for Manipal to foray into the cap- PCOD also creates a significant risk of ovarian and breast cancers. ital after being in the industry for close to 60 years. A woman suffering PCOD will have to spend anywhere from very three seconds someone in the nitial symptoms are often mistaken for normal ageing. It eople with AD mainly suffer The launch of this hospital is in line with the `5 lakh to `15 lakhs over 10 to 20 years on medications, artificial Eworld develops dementia. The AD Irequires a medical diagnosis by a Neurologist and a com- Pfrom progressive pattern of group’s vision to strengthen its presence across the fertility, laser hair removal, skin treatment, diagnostic tests, weight- accounts for 60 to 70 per cent of all prehensive clinical evaluation and neuro-imaging to diagnose cognitive and functional impair- country. Featuring experienced medical profes- management programmes and so on. And there are large non-mon- cases of dementia. Worldwide, around “You must consult an experienced neuro specialist if you ment. They usually present with sionals and the latest in the medical infrastruc- etary penalties on relationships, workplace performance, coping 50 million people have dementia with have a family history of the disease. They’ll take a complete decline in cognitive functions ture, the hospital symbolises Manipal’s commit- with clinical depression and more. Unfortunately, due to the gynae- a sizeable burden of disease in India medical history and conduct neurological exam, and review such as forgetfulness, difficulty ment to provide world-class clinical services in an cological nature of some PCOD symptoms, and the social stigma with its ageing population. Nearly 10 your symptoms. The diagnostic process may also include mag- thinking and understanding, ethical and patient centric manner.” around infertility, PCOD is much suffered but rarely spoken about. million new cases come up every year netic resonance imaging (MRI), PET scan of the brain or com- mental confusion particularly in He further informed that the Manipal PCOD is not taken seriously in the initial stages. worldwide. In India the annual inci- puted tomography (CT) scans of the brain. There are some evening, delusion, making things Hospital Dwarka has embraced digital and tech- It is said that PCOD is triggered by stress, poor nutrition habits, dence of AD among seniors aged more blood tests which can be help you to detect,” Dr Madhukar up, difficulty concentrating, nology advancements for better outcomes. With low physical exercise and family history. But the disorder is not than 65 years is estimated to be Bhardwaj, consultant, Neurology, Aakash Healthcare Super inability to learn new things, a complete WiFi premises and top-of-the-line HIS well-managed with traditional drug or surgery therapy. approximately 10 per 1,000. Speciality Hospital, says. inability to do simple calculation, system, the hospital is equipped with wireless point or inability to recognise common of care (POC) devices such as computers on MYTH things. wheels (COWs), and mobile clinical devices A common myth is that weight loss can reverse PCOD. A clin- STAGES OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE “People with AD also suffer (MCD) such as tablet PCs, smart phones, and ical research paper published by gynecologists at Lady Hardinge from behavioral changes in form PDAs, Real-time Location System (RTLS) tech- Hospital & College, showed that 40 per cent of women with PCOD n Stage 1— No cognitive decline: recent events and difficulties in decline: Patients require extensive of becoming aggressive, irritable, nologies, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) had normal weight. Exercise, healthy diet and weight loss, do help People have normal mental func- completing complex tasks efficient- assistance to carry out daily activ- agitated, meaninglessly repeating accessible to doctors from anywhere within the reduce symptoms but they have tions with no memory loss. ly. Patient starts withdrawing from ities as the ability to speak declines. own words; they may have per- premises. The hospital houses the latest equipment not been proven to reverse the n Stage 2 — Very mild cognitive family or friends. There is a loss of bladder or bowel sonality changes in form of rest- inclusive of robotic surgery system, dual energy The CYT is the PCOD. decline: People have normal forget- n Stage 5 — Moderately severe control & have little memory of lessness, lack of restraint, or LINAC, Spec CT and integrated ICU. combination of fulness associated with ageing. cognitive decline: People have recent events & remember only wandering and getting lost; or The group operates a chain of multi-special- modern CLINICAL YOGA THERAPY n Stage 3— Mild cognitive decline: major memory deficiencies and some details of their earlier life. they may suffer from mood ty hospitals with over 5200 beds and has a foot- Yoga is well-known for its There is an increase in forgetfulness, need help to complete their daily n Stage 7 — Very severe cognitive changes in form of anger, apathy, print across Bangalore, Manipal, Mangalore, diagnostics with command over hormones and the problem in focusing and concen- activities. Memory loss is more decline (late dementia): People general discontent, loneliness, Vijayawada, Salem, Goa and Jaipur and operates multiple yoga endocrinological system. The trating, difficulty in finding the right prominent as the patient may not have no ability to communicate. or mood swings. They may have a facility in Klang, Malaysia. techniques that clinical yoga therapy (CYT) takes word, decreased work performance. remember their address or phone They require assistance with most psychological problems such as Speaking on the occasion, Alagharu, said: cures Poly Cystic it further, working on the hor- n Stage 4— Moderate cognitive number and their whereabouts. activities. They also lose psychomo- depression, hallucination, or “Manipal is committed to provide quality med- mone system to re-induce a nat- decline: Decreased memory of n Stage 6 — Severe cognitive tor skills like the ability to walk. paranoia,” Dr Hassan says. ical services, ethical practices and keeping patient Ovarian Disorder ural menstrual cycle free from centricity at the forefront of all our initiatives. With (PCOD) from its support of any drugs. CYT is the TREATMENT prime focus on digital technology including a roots combination of modern diagnos- VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY comprehensive, pervasive IT infrastructure to tics with multiple yoga tech- enable clinical and administrative workflow, we niques to target a specific condi- arious studies suggest that people with here are no treatments to stop or reverse and flow of essential body chemicals like have various advanced technologies such as crit- tion. This is further customised VVitamin D deficiency are more prone to TAD’s progression, though some medica- adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine. The ical medical devices, intelligent information sys- to each patient’s clinical history. Even the diet needs to be modi- Alzheimer’s. Vitamin D isn’t only important for tions may temporarily improve symptoms. well-management of these body chemicals and tems, facility control systems, sensors, and digi- fied to maximise the impact of the therapy sessions. CYT is meant bone metabolism, calcium absorption and others, “AD requires a multi-disciplinary approach calcium helps people in better prevention and tal communication tools that are fully integrated to deliver results that are measured in elimination of symptoms as it also helps in the proper functioning of neurons under expertise of neurologist, psychiatrist, treatment of AD. Vitamin D enhances ener- to improve staff productivity, hospital operations, well as removal of root causes. and brain cells. In the old age, human skin’s abil- clinical psychologist, physical therapist, occu- gy levels, improves mental health, and reduces process quality and patient safety.” Asanas help prevent PCOD but they aren’t enough to cure the ity to synthesize vitamin D from the sun decreas- pational therapist, speech therapist and pri- muscles & bone pains,” Shaikh tells you. The Manipal Hospital Dwarka also houses disorder. Once the timely menstrual cycle is restarted, the rest of es and gradually it affects ones cognitive abilities mary care provider. Treatment consists of cog- It gets critical for the family members to a robust fleet of ambulances. The Manipal CYT is focused on removing the cysts naturally. So far, there are and memory. nition enhancing medications and manage- handle patients with extreme care, love and Ambulance Responsive Services (MARS) are well-documented cases of success in curing PCOD measured by Mohamad Yusuf N Shaikh, founder of Kudrati ment strategies aimed to improve symptoms,” passion. “Caring for a person with AD may equipped with ICU services and trained drivers ultrasound reports and various hormone blood tests. CYT is show- Ayurved Health Center, says: “The problem of Dr Hassan says. have high physical, emotional, and financial who can perform ‘Basic Life Support’. Stationed ing tangible results within two to three months. Natural, smooth Alzheimer’s is caused due to depletion of neuron Both medical science and Ayurveda sug- costs attached to it. The round the clock at 12 different locations across Dwarka and menstrual cycle gets reinduced. Cysts get dissolved naturally and cells in the human brain & leads to excessive mem- gests that adequate Vitamin D synthesis in the demand for care and changes in family roles NCR, the MARS follows a unique command testosterone or estrogen levels get rebalanced. Insulin resistance goes ory loss & degradation of mental health. While body helps heavily in securing and accentu- are extremely painful and difficult situations centre protocol, which allows ambulances to down and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing other cells in the brain can regenerate themselves, ating the health of neurons, thus, preventing for the caregivers to deal with,” Dr Vinit Suri, reach the patient in the quickest possible time Hormone (LH) also normalises. neurons can’t, hence, the only way is to immune people from AD. An adequate Vitamin D syn- senior consultant, Neurology, Indraprastha and ensures real time monitoring during the Symptoms like excess weight, male hair growth, acne, infer- the surviving neurons against further damage.” thesis in the body helps in proper production Apollo Hospitals, explains. transport period. tility slowly disappear. CYT works to remove the root cause, instead of targeting the symptoms. Till now there has been no recurrence of the PCOD but the patients were also advised of a basic preven- DadiKaKehna STUDYCENTRE tive regime, so that is considered important too. A few cases of nat- TIPTOP ural pregnancies immediately after the CYT programme have bol- recent study by stered the proof of success. Rainy season has its benefits — it ith the aim to highlight this with them. the Public Health The quick delivery and safety profile of CYT is adding to the helps recharge underground issue and mark World Suicide The campaign leverages the popular AFoundation of popularity. There are no side-effects, no drug interactions to worry water & balances the Earth’s WPrevention Week, Suicide subtitles feature on YouTube and India (PHFI) has found about and no surgical interventions that can go wrong. Prevention India Foundation, an NGO Facebook. The campaign video revolves that salt intake among adult weather, but it brings woes to the creating awareness about suicide pre- around the life of five college friends, has Indians is high and exceeds the levels rec- SUMMERCOOLER people with skin problems. Here vention and WATConsult, the to be watched twice, first without ommended by the WHO. The study are simple home remedies to deal agency from Dentsu Aegis and then with subtitles. When found that salt intake in Delhi and Network, launched a campaign watched with subtitles, it show- Haryana was 9.5 g per day and 10.4 g per with them, says ROSHANI DEVI Give Subtitles To Suicide. cases the fact that how some day in Andhra Pradesh. ADICCHIO: Also known as red cabbage is one of the excellent According to World Health obvious suicidal signs get over- High dietary salt intake has detrimen- Rsources of Vitamin K that strengthens the bone and is ost of the skin prob- extra pair of shoes to work. Organisation, suicide is an looked unintentionally and lead tal effects on blood pressure and can lead good for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. The vegetable lems that occur during Ringworm: The infection emerging and a serious public to suicide. to cardiovascular diseases, over time. promotes weight loss die to high fibre content that makes one Mmonsoon season are occurs in the shape of a ring on health issue in our country. The The agency also created a Restricting salt in the diet can lower the full and keeps one satiated for longer. Radicchio is also high not life-threatening and many the body due to fungal infec- most vulnerable and affected age website to promote the QPR risk of developing heart disease by 25% in antioxidants that boost overall of them can be treated at home tion. Avoid scratching the group is between 15-29 years. The suicide Gatekeeper Training Program by the and that of dying from heart complica- health, wellness and energy. especially fungal infections that infected area and wearing syn- mortality rate per 100,000 population in NGO that trains a person to identify peo- tions by 20%. An adult must not consume It promotes bile production are caused due to prolonged thetic clothes. The best reme- India is 15.7 while the global average is ple at the risk of suicide by recognising more than 5 g salt in a day, recommends which improves digestion exposure to dirty rainwater dy is to use apple cider vinegar 10.7. early signs, providing necessary interven- the WHO. Researchers and policy-mak- and reduces cholesterol. and humidity. which has The campaign focuses on the impor- tion and access to mental health services. ers around the world stress on reducing Radicchio contains Here are a few anti-fungal tance of identifying suicidal signs among The NGO will also be conducting offline salt intake to control hypertension because inulin that naturally things that properties. the near and dear ones, as most of the peo- activities with various colleges to create its key triggers — stress and faulty helps to regulate blood one can do: Soak a cot- ple fail to identify these signs, while some awareness and educate students about the lifestyle-are difficult to control. Some tips sugar levels and Athlete’s ton ball in who understand, don’t know how to deal programme. from HCFI: reduces the foot: A com- undiluted n Substitute white salt with black salt risk of mon problem apple cider n Do not keep salt shaker on the table strokes that many face vinegar and SLIMLINE n Do not add salt in your food except in and other when their brush the s per the released mortality estimates by minute), severe chest in drawing, lethargy, pulses and cooked vegetables heart dis- feet are cotton ball the UNICEF, WHO, the UN Population fever, low body temperature, or jaundice. This n Do not add salt to salads eases. exposed to over the ADivision, and the World Bank Group, an is also the time when mothers are advised on n Avoid adding salt to foods at the table As the dirty water over a period of infected area. Do this thrice estimated 6.3 million children under 15 years how to identify and respond to these Take stock of the sources of salt in your vegggie has time. The skin turns greenish daily. of age died in 2017, or 1 every 5 seconds. symptoms, as well as the benefits of exclusive diet like restaurant meals, salt-based high fibre con- and there are itchy patches Nail infection: Dirt and This is mostly out of preventable causes like breastfeeding and immunization.” condiments and convenience foods. Some tent, it helps in filled with pus. Soaking the feet mud that accumulate under the complications during birth, pneumonia, About 80% of newborn deaths can be of these are really loaded with salt colon cleansing. Also radicchio has been used to fight intestinal in vinegar or bleach solutions nails lead to fungal infection. diarrhea, neonatal sepsis and malaria. prevented through proven high-impact n Read the labels when shopping worms and parasites to great effect. Polyphenols found in radic- can be helpful. Of course, the Keep short nails, wash the feet Post-natal care can help in checking for interventions and quality care for small and n To cook with reduced salt, one can add chio help neutralise free radicals and give a mental sharpness, keen trick is to keep the feet dry at once you are home and remove and averting any danger signs like insufficient sick infants around birth. It is also imperative more lemon, garlic and amchur (mango eyesight and lower incidence of stomach flu. all times. Alternatively, carry an dirt from under the nails. feeding, fast breathing more than 60 per to provide proper and timely vaccinations. powder). LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 money 11

Investors poorer by `8.5L cr Focused on balanced BUSINESS CORNER KENT RO SYSTEMS `150-CR PLANT TO DOUBLE ITS MANUFACTURING CAPACITY and profitable growth New Delhi: Water purifier maker Kent RO Systems Monday inau- as mkt turmoil continues gurated its second plant in Noida, built with an investment of `150 crore, to double its manufacturing capacity and increase product local- in India: Motorola isation. The company, which has expanded to verticals such as kitchen PTI n NEW DELHI PTI n NEW DELHI appliances and air purifier, expects 12 per cent growth this fiscal and capitalisation of BSE-listed headwinds like quality and panies (NBFCs) and mutual revenue of around `950 crore. “With this second manufacturing plant, arket turmoil has wiped companies went down sharply increased cost of funds along funds. nfazed by the intense competition in India's smart- our production capacity of reverse osmosis (RO) water purifiers will Mout `8.47 lakh crore from by `8,47,974.15 crore to with tighter liquidity. From the 30-share basket, Uphone market, Motorola says it is focussed on "bal- double to 10 lakh units a year. We are eyeing a revenue of Rs 950 crore investor wealth in five days, `1,47,89,045 crore. “At the same time consol- Mahindra & Mahindra has anced and profitable" growth here as it lines up newer this financial year as against a revenue of Rs 850 crore reported in the with the BSE benchmark index Liquidity concerns and idation in emerging markets, lost the most plunging 6.46 per devices. previous fiscal,” Kent RO Systems Chairman and Managing Director tumbling nearly 5 per cent reports that China has called continued increase in oil prices cent followed by HDFC 6.22 Motorola, which is part of Chinese technology giant Mahesh Gupta said.“With this plant, there will also be an increase in since early last week. off planned trade talks with the and high valuation further per cent, Indusind Bank 4.94 Lenovo Group, had re-entered the Indian market in 2014 product localisation... it is 80 per cent right now. We will now manu- The 30-share Sensex US weighed on the market sen- aggravated the anxiety,” said per cent and Adani Ports and in an exclusive partnership with e-commerce Flipkart. facture more components ourselves. Localisation will be enhanced to Monday tanked 536.58 points timent. Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Special Economic Zone 4.49 Since then, it has expanded its presence on other online 85 per cent,” he added. The company's first plant is at Roorkee in or 1.46 per cent to end at “This turmoil which was Geojit Financial Services Ltd. per cent. as well as offline retail platforms. Uttarakhand. Gupta said the company may look at adding another man- 36,305.02, extending its down- triggered last week by housing Seeking to calm the nerves On the BSE, 2,111 stocks “The Indian smartphone market has always been one ufacturing plant adjacent to the Noida plant after three years. It has trend for the fifth straight ses- and NBFC's continued to trou- of worried investors, Finance declined and 538 advanced been filled with fluctuations, we understand our challenges already bought the land. Kent RO Systems also aims to double its sion. The barometer has lost ble the market as panic spread. Minister Arun Jaitley said while 168 remained out there...while the market has been growing rapidly, we exports to 10 per cent of its total revenue in next two years as it enters 1,785.62 points or 4.68 per cent In spite of assuring statements Monday that the government unchanged. know of players who are using price as a tool or some play- new markets in Asia, Africa and Middle East. At present, the compa- in past five trading sessions. by key government and insti- would take all measures to Also, nearly 470 stocks hit ers who have extremely over-invested in the market,” ny exports to neighbouring markets including Nepal, Bangladesh and Led by the extreme bearish tutional leaders, market was ensure adequate liquidity for their 52-week lows on BSE Motorola Mobility India Prashanth Mani told PTI. Sri Lanka. The company said, water purifier segment, which is its main- market sentiment, the market concerned about the near-term non-banking financial com- Monday. Motorola's fundamental thought process is “balanced and stay, at present contributes around 85 per cent of its total revenue. The profitable growth”, he added. Mani, however, declined to company also rolled out its new range of 'next gen RO water purifiers. divulge the company’s revenue numbers. The new plant was inaugurated in the presence of actor Hema Malini Lenovo (and Motorola) was among the top five play- and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Currency in circulation slows down since May ers in terms of shipment in the October-December 2017 quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2017, it had 5.6 per cent FB APPOINTS FORMER HOTSTAR EXEC AJIT MOHAN AS PTI n MUMBAI as of September 14 this year. return, thus reducing curren- shows a pattern in CiC decline share of the total smartphone shipment. However, in the INDIA MD & VP But since the beginning of cy in circulation, it said. in the last fortnight of every next two quarters it saw its market share falling amid New Delhi: Social media giant Facebook said Monday it has he currency in circulation May 2018, the same has been The report, however, said July, which is partly explained intense competition from the likes of Xiaomi, Samsung, appointed former Hotstar executive Ajit Mohan as vice-president and T(CiC), which increased in the range of `19-19.6 trillion, such intervention, since taking by the low cash demand from Vivo and Oppo. Managing Director of its India operations. In this newly created role exponentially after the note ban says the report. place between banks, should the agriculture sector. A total of 33.5 million smartphones were shipped in of Managing Director for India, a VP-level role, Mohan will be respon- in November 2016 under “One possible reason can not have major impact on sys- The demand for currency India during the April-June 2018 quarter with Xiaomi sible for aligning teams and driving Facebook’s overall strategy in India, which as many as 99.9 per cent be people may be cutting back temic liquidity. The third rea- increases after the monsoons as accounting for 29.7 per cent share, followed by Samsung the US-based company said in a statement. This is a new structure for of them returned to the system, discretionary spending with son, though insignificant, could the harvesting begins in (23.9 per cent), vivo (12.6 per cent), Oppo (7.6 per cent) Facebook India, where the senior leader reports into the headquar- has seen some slowdown in the recent spurt in fuel prices, also be RBI replacing soiled October followed by Rabi sow- and Transsion (5 per cent). ters at Menlo Park, the US, instead of Asia Pacific. Mohan, who will expansion since May this year mostly in rural areas,” says SBI notes, it added. ing, eventually giving rise to Mani said apart from lining up products that are join Facebook India early next year, will also be responsible for likely due to higher fuel prices Research in a report Monday. The decline in CiC is a sea- cash requirement. The festive designed keeping in mind customer requirements, the Facebook’s India strategy and for driving the company's continued and Reserve Bank's interven- The other factor could be sonal phenomenon but this season also brings along its nat- company is ramping up its presence in the offline mar- investment in India, the statement said. “India is one of the largest and tion in forex market, says a to the extent RBI selling dollars time it seems the decline is ural demand, which gets accen- ket with Moto Hubs. most strategically important countries for Facebook. As we think about report. directly from its foreign more than just seasonal and has tuated with buying of gold, “Besides, we are also expanding strategic partnerships what it will take to achieve our mission of bringing people together Currency in circulation exchange reserves to designat- continued beyond August, it automobiles, increasing the with companies like Google (for Power One) and finance and building community, we know that investment in India is criti- increased from Rs 9 trillion in ed dealers/banks thereby with- noted. The Reserve Bank's demand for currency, the companies...We have also recently ramped up capacity of cal,” Facebook vice-president (Business and Marketing Partnerships) January 2017 to `19.5 trillion drawing rupee resources in weekly data for the last 10 years report added. local manufacturing to 12 million units,” he said. David Fischer said.

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2018 world 12 Maldives strongman concedes poll defeat Myanmar army chief PTI n COLOMBO last election in 2013, the him claiming victory. Nearly defiant after UN Supreme Court annulled the 90 per cent of the 262,000 elec- he strongman president of result after Yameen trailed for- torate turned out to vote, with Tthe Maldives on Monday mer president Mohamed some waiting in line for more ‘genocide’ probe conceded defeat in elections, Nasheed, giving Yameen time than five hours. easing fears of a fresh political to forge alliances and win a Celebrations broke out AFP n YANGON crisis in the archipelago at the second round of voting that across the 1,200-island tropi- centre of a battle for influence was postponed twice. cal archipelago popular with yanmar’s powerful army between India and China. Results from Sunday’s elec- wealthy foreign tourists, with Mchief says the United “The Maldivian people tion released by the electoral opposition supporters waving Nations has no right to inter- have decided what they want. commission showed Yameen yellow flags of Solih’s fere in his country’s sover- I have accepted the results on 41.7 per cent of the vote, Maldivian Democratic Party eignty, a week after UN inves- from yesterday,” Abdulla well behind Solih on 58.3 per (MDP) and dancing in the tigators called for him and Yameen said in a televised cent - the only other name on streets. The US State other top generals to be pros- address to the Indian Ocean ballot papers.The final official Department, which had ecuted for “genocide” against nation a day after the joint result will take up to a week to warned of “appropriate mea- the Rohingya. Min Aung opposition candidate unex- be published. sures” if the vote was not free Hlaing’s comments to an army pectedly triumphed.“Earlier The result was a major sur- and fair, had called on Yameen newspaper were his first pub- Myanmar despite a repatriation today, I met with Ibrahim prise, with Yameen’s main to “respect the will of the peo- lic reaction since a UN fact- deal between the two countries. Mohamed Solih, who the political rivals either in prison ple”. finding mission urged the The military has denied near- Maldivian electorate has cho- or in exile, media coverage of Regional superpower Security Council to refer the ly all wrongdoing, justifying its sen to be their next president. the opposition sparse and India, competing with China top military brass to the crackdown as a legitimate I have congratulated him,” monitors and the opposition to retain its influence in the International Criminal Court means of rooting out Rohingya Yameen said.There had been predicting the vote would be region, was the first to “hearti- (ICC). They came as the UN militants. concerns at home and abroad rigged. Yameen stayed quiet ly congratulate” Solih. “This General Assembly prepares to But rights groups and the that Yameen might not accept overnight after the outcome election marks not only the tri- discuss the crisis in New York. UN say the operations were the outcome. He had bor- became clear. umph of democratic forces in Min Aung Hlaing also vastly disproportionate and a rowed hundreds of millions of But signs grew Monday the Maldives, but also reflects shrugged off demands from troop build-up in the area dollars from China for an that he would throw in the the firm commitment to the UN investigators for the army occurred before insurgents infrastructure blitz, to the towel, with a foreign ministry values of democracy and the to withdraw from politics in attacked police posts in August alarm of the Maldives’ tradi- statement saying Solih had rule of law,” the foreign min- Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, center, the president-elect of the Maldives interacts with his supporters during a gathering in Male, Myanmar, where it remains 2017. Further pressuring tional backer India. At the won and state media showing istry said. Maldives on Monday. AP hugely influential despite a Myanmar, the ICC indepen- nominal transition to civilian dently ruled that it had juris- rule in 2011. diction to open a preliminary Pak’s SC rejects No country, organisation investigation, even though the or group has the “right to country has not signed the Court summons Sharif in treason case over 26/11 remarks interfere in and make decision treaty underpinning the court. petition seeking Lahore (PTI): The Lahore the Deputy Inspector General the Panama Papers case in allow his personal interest to over sovereignty of a country”, Any road to prosecution High Court Monday sum- of the Police Punjab to present July 2017 and subsequently influence his official conduct,” military-run newspaper would be long and fraught Imran Khan’s moned Nawaz Sharif on him in the court on next hear- jailed for 10 years in Avenfield the petitioner said. The court Myawady quoted him as telling with political difficulties, but October 8 during the hearing ing (October 8),” a court offi- corruption case, in an interview adjourned the hearing till troops in a speech Sunday. analysts say the generals are disqualification of a petition seeking action cial told reporters. to Dawn made the remarks that October 8. “Talks to meddle in internal feeling the heat. “We’re hearing against the deposed prime The judge, before sum- those involved in the Mumbai Sharif, 68, resigned as affairs (cause) misunderstand- informally that they’re very, Islamabad (PTI): Pakistan’s minister for claiming that those moning Sharif on October 8, attack case actually belonged to Pakistan prime minister last ing.” The 444-page UN probe very flustered about what’s Supreme Court Monday reject- involved in the 2008 Mumbai also inquired from Sharif’s Pakistan, thus he committed year after the Supreme Court report, compiled over 18 happening at The Hague,” said ed a petition seeking disquali- terror attack belonged to counsel Advocate Naseer treason. disqualified him from holding months, outlined in meticulous Khin Zaw Win, director of fication of Prime Minister Pakistan. Bhutta as why his client did not The petitioner said the public office and ruled that and searing detail atrocities Yangon-based think tank the Imran Khan for not being Sharif, for the first time in appear before the court on “anti-state” statement of Sharif graft cases be filed against the against the Rohingya, who fled Tampadipa Institute, in refer- truthful and righteous as May, publicly acknowledged Monday. — a three-time prime minister beleaguered leader and his a violent military campaign ence to the ICC’s headquarters. required under the in an interview to Dawn that Advocate Bhutta said — could be used against children over the Panama that started in August last year. Last month Facebook Constitution. A three-judge militant organisations are active Sharif would appear in the Pakistan by its enemies. She Papers scandal. The Avenfield Troops, sometimes aided removed the pages of Min bench headed by Chief Justice in Pakistan and questioned next hearing as he was mourn- said a meeting of the National case was among the three cor- by ethnic Rakhine mobs, com- Aung Hlaing and other top Saqib Nisar rejected the peti- the policy to allow the “non- ing the death of his wife Begum Security Council was held to ruption cases filed against the mitted murder, rape, arson generals, accusing them of tion, filed by barrister Danyal state actors” to cross the border Kulsoom Nawaz. She died of discuss the ‘misleading’ state- ex-premier by the National and torture, using unfath- sowing ethnic divisions in a Chaudhry, on the grounds that and “kill” people in Mumbai. Naqvi also issued non-bail- throat cancer on September 11 ment of the disqualified pre- Accountability Bureau on the omable levels of violence and country where the social media the plea, filed at a time when In the exclusive interview, able arrest warrants for Dawn in London. Former prime min- mier and later then prime min- Supreme Court’s orders in the with a total disregard for platform enjoys excessive influ- Khan had not been elected he had also criticised the appar- journalist Cyril Almeida and ister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, ister Abbasi met Sharif and Panama Papers case. Sharif, his human life, investigators con- ence. Myanmar’s civilian gov- prime minister, had become ent delay in the conclusion of ordered placing his name on however, appeared before the conveyed to him the concerns daughter Maryam Nawaz and cluded. More than 700,000 of ernment led by Aung San Suu infructuous. the Mumbai attack trial. The the Exit Control List. court. of the military leadership on his son-in-law Mohammad Safdar the stateless Muslim minority Kyi rejected the UN report’s “The application has Lahore High Court’s three- “Justice Naqvi expressed Petitioner Amina Malik statement. “The act of Abbasi were released last week fol- took refuge in Bangladesh, findings as “one-sided” and already been rendered ineffec- member bench headed by anger over non-appearance of said Sharif, who was disquali- was also a clear violation of his lowing the suspension of their where they remain - fearful of “flawed” and dismissed the tive,” observed Justice Ijazul Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Almeida in the court, directing fied by the Supreme Court in oath as he was bound not to sentences by the Islamabad returning to mainly Buddhist ICC’s authority. Ahsan. The petition was filed in May last year after the apex court constituted a six-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe allegations of corrup- Trump’s SC nominee faces another sexual assault allegation tion against then prime minis- ter Nawaz Sharif. PTI n WASHINGTON sexual assault allegation dated happen. The people who knew est in a coordinated smear hold a slim 51-49 majority. Judiciary Ranking member Besides other grounds, the back to the 1983-84 academic me then know that this did not campaign by the Democrats, Earlier in the day, the Dianne Feinstein, in a letter, petitioner had sought disqual- second woman has report- school year, when Justice happen and have said so. This designed to tear down a good Senate Judiciary Committee urged President Donald Trump ification of Khan for not dis- Aedly accused Brett Kavanaugh was a freshman at is a smear, plain and sim- man,” White House announced that it will hear the to direct the FBI to immedi- closing his alleged love child Kavanaugh of sexual miscon- Yale University, The New ple,”Kavanaugh said in a state- Spokesperson Kerri Kupec said. testimony of Ford on ately and thoroughly investigate Tyrian White in his nomina- duct, a charge that can further Yorker said, adding that at ment issued through the White “This claim is denied September 27. This will occur Ford’s allegations and report to tion papers for elections. The complicate the confirmation least two Senate Democrats House. “I look forward to tes- by all who were said to be pre- as a continuation of the hear- the Senate as soon as possible. court said that the petition was process of US President Donald were investigating the allega- tifying on Thursday about the sent and is wholly inconsistent ing to consider Justice Justice Kavanaugh is the filed when Khan was an MP in Trump’s Supreme Court nom- tion. truth, and defending my good with what many women and Kavanaugh’s nomination to second judge being nominated the previous National inee. The magazine identified name — and the reputation for men, who knew Judge serve as an Associate Justice of by Trump on the nine-member Assembly, the lower house of Justice Kavanaugh already the woman as Deborah character and integrity I have Kavanaugh at the time in col- the Supreme Court of the US. US Supreme Court. Trump’s Parliament, which has already faces a separate allegation of Ramirez (53). She attended spent a lifetime building — lege, say. The White House “Following Dr Ford’s testi- first nominee, Judge Gorsuch, expired, and the petition had sexual assault made by Yale with Justice Kavanaugh, against these last-minute alle- stands firmly behind Judge mony, Judge Kavanaugh will was confirmed by the Senate on become “ineffective”. Christine Blasey Ford, a pro- where she studied sociology gations,” the Supreme Court Kavanaugh,” she added. appear again before the com- April 7, 2017. The petitioner had also fessor at Palo Alto University, and psychology, the magazine nominee said after The New With Kavanaugh’s mittee,” a media statement Unlike India, where requested the court to restrain who claims Kavanaugh said. Later, she spent years Yorker magazine published the confirmation prospects already said.As a result, the committee Supreme Court judges have a Khan from activities which attempted to sexually assault working for an organisation latest allegation of sexual hanging the balance, the news postponed the vote on Justice retiring age, the judges to the could influence the JIT mem- her at a drunken high school on Thursday to address the that supports the victims of assault against him. of a second set of allegations is Kavanaugh’s nomination, pre- US Supreme Court are appoint- bers. party in the early 1980s. allegations after a week of domestic violence, it added. The White House contin- likely to alarm Republicans viously scheduled for Monday. ed for life. As a result, all the The JIT report has led to Ford and Kavanaugh fraught public negotiations Kavanaugh deinied the latest ued to stand behind Justice who are hoping to push Meanwhile, Senate Democratic nominations to the apex bench the disqualification of Sharif in are set to testify before the between Ford’s attorneys and allegation. “This alleged event Kavanaugh. “This 35-year-old, Kavanaugh’s nomination leader Chuck Schumer and have long-term implications July 2017. Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Republicans. The latest from 35 years ago did not uncorroborated claim is the lat- through the Senate, where they Senate Committee on the — mostly generational. ‘Second North Korea Nations must work together to GLOBE TROTTING combat drug problem: Trump DEMI PHOTOGRAPHED IN PUBLIC summit quite soon’ PTI n UNITED NATIONS Haley, Secretary of State Mike FOR FIRST TIME SINCE OVERDOSE Pompeo and National Security Bridgewater (US): President PAY’-oh) is working out the S President Donald Trump Advisor John Bolton. Los Angeles: Demi Lovato was spotted in public on Sunday Donald Trump says a second details for the second Trump- Uon Monday urged the “It is vital for public health morning for the first time after being hospitalised for a drug summit with North Korean Kim meeting. world leaders gathered here to and national security that we overdose.According to TMZ, Lovato was seen near her rehab, leader Kim Jong Un is likely to Kim requested a second work together to combat the fight drug addiction and stop where she has been since relocating from her East Coast facil- take place “quite soon.” meeting with Trump in a letter “scourge” of drug addiction and all forms of trafficking and ity. The publication also shared a new photo of her on their web- Speaking at the United Nations, this month, and Trump says, stop all forms of trafficking and smuggling that provide the site. In the picture, the 26-year-old singer appears to be smil- Trump says the relationship “we will be doing that.” Trump smuggling that provide the financial lifeblood for vicious ing as she talks with another woman walking a dog.On July 24, with the country whose leader is set to meet with South “financial lifeblood” to vicious trans-national cartels,” he said. the singer overdosed on what was reported as an unspecified he branded last year as “Little Korea’s Moon Jae-in later transnational cartels. External Affairs Minister opioid. She was found unconscious in her Hollywood Hills Rocket Man” is much Monday to discuss North Trump, who hosted the Sushma Swaraj also attended residence. She was then taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital, where improved. Korea and trade details. Moon global leaders at a high-level drug addiction continues to the high-level event hosted by she listed in stable condition and has remained there since the He said Monday: “It was is expected to convey to Trump event on counter-narcotics at claim too many lives in the US Trump. incident.On August 12, Lovato was reportedly left the reha- a different world. That was a a personal message from Kim the United Nations headquar- and the nations around the India is among the early bilitation facility in search of additional treatment in Chicago. dangerous time. This is one delivered at their inter-Korean ters here, said illicit drugs were world,” said Trump who was co-hosts of the meeting organ- year later, a much different talks last week. President linked to organised crime, ille- flanked by UN Secretary ised by the US on counter-nar- IT HAS BIG IMPACT ON YOUR time.” Trump says Secretary of Trump is at the United Nations gal financial flows, corruption General Antonio Guterres and cotics that is supported by SENSE OF SELF: JANE FONDA State Mike Pompeo (pahm- for his second general assem- and terrorism. “The scourge of his top UN diplomat Nikki nearly 130 UN member states. Los Angeles: Veteran actor Jane Fonda has said her mother’s suicide had a huge impact on Stepfathers’ ‘Cinderella effect’ may be a myth: Study her. In the new HBO documentary, “Jane PTI n LOS ANGELES more significant than whether parental resources in a child are relatively young, and this sible reasons for the link Fonda in Five Acts”, the they are the biological father they are not biologically relat- was true of both stepfathers between parental age and star shared her experience about growing up with a ong-held assumptions that of the child. The researchers ed to and so they are more and genetically related fathers. child maltreatment - young mother who was bipolar and how she learned to Lstepfathers are more like- reviewed data from the UK likely to maltreat, abuse or “In general, the data indi- parents are more likely to be understand and forgive her.“If you have a parent who is ly to be responsible for child Home Office Homicide Index even kill these children. cates that younger fathers are on low incomes, perhaps less not capable of showing up, not capable of reflecting you deaths than genetic parents — between 2000 and 2015 and However, previous studies more likely to abuse or kill well-educated and possibly back through eyes of love, it has a big impact on your dubbed the ‘Cinderella effect’ compared it with detailed into child homicide only con- their children than older less equipped to cope with the sense of self.“As a child, you always think it was your — may be a myth, scientists population data from three sidered figures from children fathers, regardless of whether stresses of parenthood,” he fault… Because the child can’t blame the adult, because say. Researchers from the large surveys for the same aged between 0 and 5 years. they are stepfathers,” said said. they depend on the adult for survival. It takes a long time University of East Anglia period. Their findings, pub- Researchers widened the age Gavin Nobes, who led the Another reason the to get over the guilt,” Fonda told People magazine. (UEA) in the UK suggest that lished in the Journal of range to look at children study. Cinderella effect continues Frances Ford Seymour married Henry Fonda in 1936 and differences in rates of child Experimental Psychology: between birth and 17 years “A l s o, t h e p o p u l a t i o n s u r - to attract attention is that they had two children: Jane and Peter. In 1950, when Jane homicides by stepfathers and General, cast doubt on the so- and found only a small dif- veys show that stepfathers individuals responsible for was 12 and her mother was 42, she took her own life by genetic fathers are consider- called ‘Cinderella effect’, a ference between stepfathers’ are, on average, much violence against children are slitting her throat during her time at a mental ably smaller than previously theory first proposed by psy- and genetic fathers’ rates of younger than genetic fathers. sometimes recorded as a institution.The actor’s father had told her and her bother estimated. chologists in the 1970s, which homicide. The team This means that the ‘stepfather’ for convenience, that their mother died due to a heart attack. Fonda only These differences are suggests there is a direct link also looked at the ages of the Cinderella effect can be at even when they are not. found out the truth by reading about it in a film unlikely to be explained by a between step-relationships fathers implicated in child least partly explained by step- Many may be short term magazine.“When I wrote my memoir (‘My Life So Far’), I biological relationship, they and child abuse or homicide. homicides, an aspect also not fathers’ relative youth, rather or casual partners of the dedicated it to my mother because I knew that if I did… said. The results indicate that Those supporting the theory considered in previous stud- than not being genetically mother, with no significant I would be forced to really try to figure her out. I never the relative ages of fathers claim stepfathers have no ies. They found that most related to their victims,” said relationship to the child, and knew her because she suffered from bipolarity,” she said. implicated in these crimes is genetic reason to invest men convicted of these crimes Nobes. “There are many pos- not even living with them. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 world 13 China hikes tariffs on US imports Trump’s latest tariffs

AP n BEIJING dollar trade surplus with the penalties on $34 billion of each government accused the particularly China, intimidat- United States by purchasing other’s goods in July and anoth- Trump administration in a ing other countries through hina imposed new tariff more natural gas and other er $16 billion in August. report of “trade bullyism” and economic measures such as on China begin to bite Chikes on U.S. goods on American exports. But they Business groups say American of preaching “economic hege- imposing tariffs, and attempt- Monday and accused have rejected pressure to companies also report Chinese mony.” The toughly worded ing to impose its own interests Washington of bullying, giving change industry plans they see regulators are starting to dis- report said Beijing wants a on China through extreme no sign of compromise in an as a path to prosperity and rupt their operations through “reasonable solution” but gave pressure,” said the official intensifying battle over tech- global influence. slower customs clearance and no indication of possible con- Xinhua News Agency. nology that is weighing on Monday’s tariff hike follows more environmental and other cessions.It affirmed China’s The American Chamber of global economic growth. The a report by The Wall Street inspections. stance that it is a developing Commerce in China warned General Administration of Journal that Chinese officials The first round of country, a claim that rankles last week Washington was Customs said it started col- pulled out of a meeting to dis- American tariffs targeted goods Washington, Europe and other underestimating Beijing’s lecting additional taxes of 5 and cuss possible talks proposed by Washington said benefit from trading partners. determination. It said a “down- 10 percent on a $60 billion list Washington. The Chinese gov- improper Chinese industrial They point to China’s sta- ward spiral” seemed certain. of 5,207 American goods from ernment had given no public policies. American regulators tus as a major manufacturer Chinese leaders have honey to industrial chemicals indication whether it would tried to limit the impact on the and a growing competitor in announced changes this year at noon. accept the invitation. Envoys public by focusing on industrial smartphones and other tech- including tariff cuts and plans That coincided with the last met August 22 in machinery and components, nology. They say Beijing is no to end ownership limits in time for President Donald Washington but reported no but the latest $200 billion list of longer entitled to concessions their auto industry. But busi- Trump’s planned tariff hike on progress. With no settlement in imports includes bicycles, it was granted when it joined nesspeople who have met $200 billion of Chinese imports sight, forecasters say the con- wooden furniture and other the World Trade Organization senior planners say they to take effect, though there was flict between the two biggest consumer goods. in 2001, such as the right to express no willingness even to no immediate U.S. govern- economies could trim global Chinese regulators have limit access to its finance, ener- discuss changes to technology ment confirmation it was col- economic growth through tried to cushion the blow on gy and other markets. development plans. lecting the higher charges. 2020. their own economy by target- Chinese leaders have tried As the fight intensifies, The conflict stems from On Monday, the ratings ing American goods such as without success to recruit China is running out of US U.S. complaints Beijing steals or agency Fitch cut its forecasts for soybeans, natural gas, fruit, German, France, South Korea imports for retaliation. In this Sept. 13, 2018, photo, a container ship sails past the city skyline of Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong province. China pressures foreign companies to next year’s Chinese and global whisky and automobiles that and other trading partners as Imports of raised tariffs Monday, SEPT. 24 on thousands of U.S. goods in an escalation of its fight with President Donald Trump over hand over technology. economic growth by 0.1 per- are available from Europe, allies against Washington. They American goods last year technology policy and accused Washington of bullying Beijing and damaging the global economy. AP American officials say centage points to 6.1 per cent Latin America and other Asian criticize Trump’s tactics but totaled $153.9 billion while Chinese plans for state-led and 3.1 per cent, respectively. countries. Trump threatened echo US complaints about the United States bought AFP n WASHINGTON billion in American goods, the hit list, including billions development of global com- “The trade war is now a last week to add an additional Chinese market barriers and Chinese goods worth $429.8 resident Donald Trump’s bringing the total to $110 bil- in Chinese-made voice data petitors in robotics and other reality,” said Fitch’s chief econ- $267 billion in Chinese imports industry plans. billion, according to Chinese Platest round of punitive lion, nearly everything China receivers, computer memory technologies violate its market- omist, Brian Coulton, in a to the target list if Beijing The Trump administra- customs data. tariffs on China took effect on buys from the United States. modules, automatic data opening obligations and might report. retaliated for the latest US tion has “has brazenly preached Monday’s increase leaves Monday, adding $200 billion But Trump warned he processors, and accessories erode US industrial leader- “The downside risks to our taxes. That would cover near- unilateralism, protectionism Beijing with about $40 billion in Chinese imports to the could ramp up to “phase for office equipment such as ship. Communist leaders global growth forecasts have ly everything China sells to the and economic hegemony, mak- of goods for penalties while the escalating trade war that is three,” slapping tariffs on copiers and banknote dis- offered to narrow their politi- also increased.” Earlier, the two United States. ing false accusations against Washington has almost $200 clouding the global economic approximately $267 billion of pensers — instantly making cally sensitive, multibillion- sides imposed 25 percent Also Monday, the Chinese many countries and regions, billion. horizon. The new attack on additional imports, or the widely used goods more Beijing brings the amount of entirety of the goods the US expensive. goods hit by duties to more buys from China. Dialogue However, following com- China accuses US of economic intimidation than $250 billion, roughly half between the world’s two plaints from thousands of US of Chinese exports to the biggest economies appears firms — including power- Beijing (PTI): China on Monday. It blamed Trump’s ties as well as the world trade lective work of the two gov- relations forward. “Each has United States, and increas- severed. Beijing cancelled the houses like Apple and Monday accused the US of America first policy for the order, observing the principle ernments and the two peoples, made tremendous efforts over ingly consumers will feel the visit of a Chinese negotiating Walmart — 300 product lines economic intimidation as intensifying trade war and of resolving disputes through and posing a grave threat to the past 40 years to overcome pain in their wallets directly. team expected September 27- were dropped from the target President Donald Trump’s lat- stated that the American dialogue and consultation, the multilateral trading system all kinds of obstacles and Trump has hit 12 percent 28 in Washington, The Wall list. est round of tariffs on USD leader has abandoned the fun- and answering the US con- and the principle of free trade,” move economic and trade of total US imports this year Street Journal said. The products spared also 200 billion of Chinese imports damental norms of mutual cerns with the greatest level of it said. China in the 36,000- relations forward, which has alone. Defiant in the face of Previous talks in late include smartwatches and came into effect, escalating the respect that guide the inter- patience and good faith. Chinese-character white paper served as the ballast and pro- increasing fears about the August were ineffective. Bluetooth devices, like the trade war between the two top national relations. The Chinese side has been comprising of six parts said: peller of the overall bilateral impact to the US economy, In that context, the iPhone and Fitbit, child safe- economies of the world. “Trump has trumpeted dealing with these differences “Trade and economic rela- relationship, it said. In total, Trump has threatened to go International Monetary Fund ty products such as high Trump accuses China of “America First” policy since with an attitude of seeking tions between China and the the US has imposed three after 100 percent of imports has warned about the poten- chairs, car seats and playpens, indulging in unfair trade prac- taking office in 2017, aban- common ground while shelv- United States are of great sig- rounds of tariffs on Chinese from China if the country tial for “significant economic and certain health-and-safety tices and has been demanding doning the fundamental ing divergence, said the white nificance for the two countries products this year, totalling refuses to change policies he costs,” including slower products such as bicycle hel- that Beijing should drastical- norms of mutual respect and paper. as well as for the stability and USD 250 billion worth of says harm US industry, par- growth. “Should the escalation mets, US officials said. ly reduce over USD 335.4 bil- equal consultation that guide “It has overcome many development of the world goods. ticularly the theft of American go further, the economic costs The removal of smart- lion deficit in bilateral trade. international relations, the difficulties and made enor- economy.” It placed 25 per cent tar- technology. for both countries and around watches and wireless head- Trump had announced white paper said.“Rather, it has mous efforts to stabilise Describing China as a iffs on USD 50 billion worth “These practices plainly the world will quickly add up,” phones represents a win for on September 18 that the US brazenly preached unilateral- China-US economic and trade developing country and the of imports from China in two constitute a grave threat to the IMF spokesman Gerry Rice tech giant Apple, just days will start charging 10 per cent ism, protectionism and eco- relations by holding rounds of US as developed country, the separate rounds.In July, the long-term health and pros- said last week.Meanwhile, after it unveiled its latest tariffs on USD 200 billion nomic hegemony, making discussions with the US side white paper said the two coun- White House increased perity of the United States Fitch Ratings has cut its smartwatch and three new worth of Chinese products false accusations against many and proposing practical solu- tries are at different stages of charges on USD 34 billion economy,” he said in announc- growth estimates for China iPhones as part of a bid to from September 24. These countries and regions, partic- tions,” it said. development and have differ- worth of Chinese products. ing the tariffs last week. and the world for 2019. fight back after slipping to tariffs will then rise to 25 per ularly China, intimidating In the white paper, China ent economic systems, and Then last month, the esca- “We are going to win it,” “Protectionist US trade third place among smart- cent on January 1.In retalia- other countries through eco- has accused the US of contra- therefore at some level of lating trade war moved up a his Secretary of State Mike policies have now reached the phone makers. tion, China has decided to levy nomic measures such as dicting its own stand and trade friction is only natural. gear when the US brought in Pompeo told “Fox News point where they are materi- Walmart, the world’s tariffs on about USD 60 billion imposing tariffs, and attempt- constantly challenging China. “The key, however, lies in a 25 per cent tax on a second Sunday.” “We’re going to get an ally affecting what remains a biggest retailer, also warned of worth imports from the US on ing to impose its own interests “As a result, trade and eco- how to enhance mutual trust, wave of goods worth USD 16 outcome which forces China strong global growth outlook,” the “detrimental impact” to list of 5,207 American goods on China through extreme nomic friction between the promote cooperation, and billion. to behave in a way that if you Fitch said in a report Friday. consumers if tariffs were from honey to industrial pressure,” the white paper two sides has escalated quick- manage differences,” it said. In response to the first two want to be a power — a glob- The latest round of imposed on a number of chemicals. A white paper said. ly over a short period of time, China in the white paper rounds of US tariffs, China al power — transparency, rule Chinese imports will face 10 products, but many of those, published by China’s Cabinet The white paper stressed causing serious damage to the mentioned the obstacles that imposed duties on USD 50 bil- of law, you don’t steal intel- percent tariffs through the like handbags, suitcases, hair- clarified China’s stand on the that China has responded economic and trade relations the two countries have over- lion of US products, targeting lectual property.” Beijing has end of the year, and then the care products, dog food and China-US economic and trade from the perspective of the which have been developed come in the last 40 years to key parts of the president’s promised to strike back on rate will jump to 25 percent. A dog leashes, remained on the tensions was released on common interests of both par- over the years through the col- move economic and trade political base, such as farmers. Monday with duties on $60 broad swath of products are on final list. Indian, South Swaraj to have jam-packed ‘Pak’s one-trick pony act on Kashmir EU gives Britain African among schedule at UN; 30 bilateral has no resonance in United Nations’ 2 months to pay 3 kidnapped in PTI n UNITED NATIONS best on multilateralism and Minister Imran Khan’s request border terrorism has been 2.7 billion euros multi-lateral platforms work for a meeting, External Affairs raised by the country since Burkina Faso meetings on the cards ith Pakistan expected to best when nations work in Minister Sushma Swaraj and 1996 when it put in the idea of over China fraud PTI n NEW YORK Wrake up the Kashmir partnerships. “Single act plays her Pakistani counterpart Shah the Comprehensive Ouagadougou(Burkina Faso): issue during the high-level UN have no resonance in such Mahmood Qureshi were slat- Convention on Terrorism. Brussels (AFP): The EU on An Indian and a South African xternal Affairs Minister Sushma General Assembly session this matters. Anybody can try and ed to meet on the sidelines of Akbaruddin said the scourge Monday gave Britain two were among three mine work- ESwaraj will hold bilateral meet- week, India said a “one-trick be a solo player. However solo the General Assembly. has been and is a concern for months to recover 2.7 billion ers kidnapped in a northern ings with several of her foreign pony” can “regurgitate” the players in a multi-lateral con- However, India called off the India. “It’s a global concern. euros ($3.3 billion) in lost cus- part of Burkina Faso which has counterparts and attend multilat- same act but “single act plays” text have neither the past or a meeting, citing the brutal Terrorism is threatening coun- toms duties or risk referral to been repeatedly targeted by eral meetings such as SAARC and have no resonance on multi-lat- future,” he said adding that it is killings of three policemen in tries across vast spades of land the EU’s top court after London jihadists, sources told AFP. BRICS during a busy week at the eral platforms like the United a country’s call on how they Jammu and Kashmir and in diverse continents,” he said allegedly ignored a scam by “The three men of Indian, 73rd session of the UN General Nations. India’s Permanent spend the time allocated to Islamabad releasing postage adding that terror outfits such South African and Burkinabe Assembly.Swaraj, who arrived here Representative to the UN them during the UNGA ses- stamps “glorifying” Kashmiri as Boko Haram and Islamic nationality were kidnapped by Saturday for the General Assembly Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin sion. militant Burhan Wani. State are a threat to several unidentified armed men” week, will on Monday attend the said the UN General Assembly India works in partner- Khan had tweeted that he countries across Africa and between the Inata gold mine high-level event on Counter session is a global platform to ships, Akbaruddin said, adding is disappointed at the “arrogant West Asia. and the town of Djibo border- Narcotics hosted by US President address global issues, yet each that India is proud that its pri- and negative” response by India “Even in our neighbuor- ing Mali and Niger, a security Donald Trump. country is sovereign and can do orities during the General to his call for resumption of the hood, terrorism has increased source told AFP. The event, which kicks off the what they feel is in their best Assembly have great resonance peace dialogue. as a major threat. This has been The kidnapping was con- high-level UNGA week, will be a Nadda will be attending the high- interests. in the international communi- When asked about Khan’s our perennial concern and firmed by a fellow mine work- global call for action on the world level meetings on tuberculosis and “If somebody else would ty. Pakistan has consistently response, Akbaruddin said obviously perennial concerns er who said the three men “left drug problem and is expected to see non-communicable diseases. like to be a one-trick pony, it is used the platform of the UN India is a multi-literalist nation will be articulated in unison the site (of the mine) around participation from over 120 UN Heads of State will participate for them to regurgitate and act. General Assembly to rake up and responds to multi-lateral with many other countries 8:00 am and by 10:00 am they member states. Requests have been at the first-ever high-level meeting We have handled this act many the Kashmir issue and its lead- issues of a global nature that it who are raising this,” he said. had no more news of them”. received for about 30 bilateral on tuberculosis (TB) on September times in the past and are con- ers have sought to interna- is confronted with. “What you Pakistan’s foreign minister “After alerting the defence meetings with Swaraj, Joint 26 to accelerate efforts in ending TB fident that we will do so again,” tionalize it during their have raised is an issue relating Shah Mahmood Qureshi is Chinese importers. The and security forces, we learned Secretary for UN Political in the and reach all affected people with Akbaruddin told reporters here addresses in the General to our bilateral ties. Those will expected to highlight the situ- demand, part of a so-called there had been a kidnapping,” Ministry of External Affairs Dinesh prevention and care.On September Sunday. He was responding to Debate. India responds strong- be addressed bilaterally in the ation in Kashmir during his the infringement action launched said the worker, declining to be Patnaik told reporters at India’s 27, the UNGA will stage the third a question on Pakistan expect- ly to Pakistan, whose attempts format that we desire to address General Assembly address, by Brussels, threatens to further named. Permanent Mission to the UN. She high-level meeting on the preven- ed to rake up the Kashmir issue to raise the Kashmir issue them.” On whether India will Pakistani media reported on inflame tensions amid fraught The kidnappers are “prob- will also attend the Nelson Mandela tion and control of noncommuni- “at a higher decibel” during the every year at the multi-lateral raise strongly the issue of cross- Monday. Brexit negotiations just days ably members of jihadist Peace Conference, a high-level cable diseases (NCDs), which will high-level session of the 73rd forum have found no reso- border terrorism during the Qureshi arrived in New after an EU summit in Austria groups operating in the region”, plenary meeting on global peace in undertake a comprehensive review UN General Assembly begin- nance with the international UNGA session, Joint Secretary York over the weekend and is ended in acrimony. “The said another security source in the honour of the centenary of the of the global and national progress ning at the world body’s head- community. for UN Political in the Ministry scheduled to address the annu- United Kingdom now has two the capital Ouagadougou, birth of the late South African achieved in putting measures in quarters Monday. “Our con- Following India’s accep- of External Affairs Dinesh al world body session on months to act; otherwise the adding that the assailants President, as well as attend a recep- place that protect people from dying tention is that the UN works tance of Pakistan Prime Patnaik said the issue of cross- September 29. Commission may refer the “headed towards the Mali bor- tion hosted on Monday by South too young from heart and lung dis- case to the Court of Justice of der, and have likely already African President Cyril eases, cancers and diabetes. Swaraj’s the EU,” said a statement by the crossed it”. Ramaphosa. early engagements included a commission, the European It is not the first time that Over the course of the week, meeting Sunday with World Health Safe for pilots to sport beards: Study Union’s executive arm. foreign workers have been kid- Swaraj will make a statement on Organization Director General The case follows an inves- napped in Burkina Faso. climate change and participate in Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to PTI n TORONTO when the body does not receive The participants wore tigation last year by the EU Romanian Iulian Ghergut was the NAM (Non-Aligned discuss global health issues. She also enough oxygen and can cause masks and were put into a fraud watchdog that found abducted in 2015 by the Al- Movement) Ministerial confer- held discussions with a few mem- clean-shaven face may not damage to the brain and other hypobaric chamber, which sim- Britain turned a blind eye to the Mourabitoun group, linked to ence on Palestine, besides attend- bers of the Indian diaspora. Abe necessary for pilots to organs minutes after symp- ulated altitudes from 10,000 to rampant use of fake invoices Al-Qaeda, and he remains in ing other plurilateral meetings On Monday, she will have ensure their safety during in- toms appear and render a pilot 25,000 ft above sea level. and customs claims by Chinese captivity. including the G4, IBSA (India- bilateral meetings with Morocco flight emergencies, according incapacitated or unconscious. The researchers measured importers for textiles and In January 2016, another Brazil-South Africa), BRICS (Brazil, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, to scientists who found that “We had to find out the participants’ oxygen satu- footwear.The commission group kidnapped Australian Russia, India, China and South High Representative of the those who sport a full beard whether the mask provides ration levels at every altitude believes that “despite having Kenneth Elliot and his wife Africa), and SAARC (South Asian European Union for Foreign Affairs can also properly seal on an sufficient protection against change, because a drop in the been informed of the risks of Jocelyn, both in their eighties, Association for Regional Federica Mogherini, Liechtenstein oxygen mask. Several airlines masks on different beard carbon monoxide and toxic oxygen saturation levels would fraud”, Britain “failed to take in Djibo. Jocelyn was released Cooperation) - a meeting on Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick, require pilots to have a clean- lengths. fumes should the cabin become indicate the masks are leaky effective action to prevent the but her husband, who had September 27 that will also be Nepal’s Foreign Minister Pradeep shaven face, as it is believe to The wanted to understand smoke-filled from fire,” said and unable to maintain a prop- fraud” — a failure which in been working in the country attended by Pakistan Foreign Kumar Gyawali, Spanish Foreign be necessary to ensure a prop- if present-day equipment used Ferguson. The researchers er seal. turn short-changed the EU for decades, is still being Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Minister Josep Borrell, Colombian er seal on an oral-nasal face in commercial airline industry divided research participants For the second test, the budget. The affair is especially held.There have also been inci- Indian diplomats will also be par- Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes mask during an emergency delivers sufficient oxygen to into three groups: those with a researchers used stannic chlo- ill-timed as Britain’s proposal dents in other parts of the trou- ticipating in the G77, LDCs (Least Trujillo, Ecuador’s Foreign Minister scenario. protect a bearded pilot from small amount of facial hair such ride, which causes watery eyes for future trade ties with bled Sahel country and an Developed Countries), Jose Valencia, Australian Foreign Scientists from the Simon hypoxia during an emergency as stubble (less than 0.5 cm in as well as a burning sensation Europe after Brexit centres on Italian missionary was last Commonwealth and Heart of Asia Minister Marise Payne and Fraser University (SFU) in cabin depressurisation sce- length), those with medium in the lungs, in order to create an offer that London handle week kidnapped in neigh- meetings to be held on the sidelines Mongolia’s Foreign Minister Canada conducted a study to nario, said Sherri Ferguson sized-beards and those with conditions similar to fire customs checks on behalf of the bouring Niger. of the UNGA. Health Minister JP Tsogtbaatar Damdin. determine the efficacy of face from SFU. Hypoxia occurs long beards (up to 40 cm). smoke. EU after the split. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 vivacity 14 Ground zero

Actor ALI FAZAL talks to AYUSHI Vipul to present Dhoom Dhadaka SHARMA about how the twain may not ever meet and he is beyond the hype

ot many actors from Bollywood Ali shared that the film was bet- Nhave been Hollywood success ter than the book. Said he, stories. But we keep at it. One “Definitely the film was better for among them is Fukrey actor Ali me. The book is no doubt informa- Fazal, who hasn’t only made a tional, so if you want information mark in Bollywood but has also on that particular chapter, read attempted crossovers more than that book but if you want to enjoy once. the story and know what happened Filmmamker, VIPUL AMRUTLAL Talking about how different between them, then you must watch SHAH, after treating the audience both the industries function in the film.” with an interesting trailer and two terms of work as well as budgets, Ali “Honestly I told everybody that super hit songs Tere Liye and highlighted a few points, striking a I had read the book but actually I huge contrast between both. “While had not. I started reading it but then Bhare Bazaar is now all set to comparing both the industries, you I thought it was taking me away unveil the third song Dhoom also have to understand the eco- from the film because the script was Dhadaka, from the film Namaste nomics and their work dynamism. very interestingly written. I didn’t England. A small budget film for Hollywood want to spoil the experience.When AGED BEAUTY is a big budget film for Bollywood,” I read it later, I realised it was worlds The song Features the lead cast Arjun Kapoor Parineeti he said. apart. It could have been a very long and Apart from making a and devastatingly heartbreak- Chopra, which will showcase cameo in Fast & Furious ing film, it still was in many them dancing to the steps chore- magine a house with four DR BILL LUMSDEN, master Lumsden talks about the 7, Ali was seen in 2017’s ways, but I think Stephen Frears ographed by Ganesh Acharya. rooms, all attached to each third room that “takes into the Victoria & Abdul, which made a little lighter fit and The peppy Punjabi track is Iother and each filled with distiller and Glenmorangie world of the most prestigious was based on Shrabani showed us romance and love in wine glasses, fruits, green and malt whiskys of Glenmorangie Basu’s eponymously- its true form with a bit of fanta- penned by ace lyricist Javed black glass bottles around the company’s director of whisky introducing its exclusive edi- named book. He cited an sy involved,” Ali added. Akhtar, composed by Mannan walls and shelves, frames, tion, Spios.” example of the film’s bud- It was by chance that Shah and is crooned by Shahid colours and lights. It evokes creation, talks about its first single Glenmorangie Spios, get, saying that it was Ali got his first break in Mallya and Antara Mitra. quite the epicurean decadence which is Scots Gaelic for spice, “considered a Fast and Furious 7. of royalty, an unending feast. malt to have been entirely matured beautifully evokes the whisky’s medium bud- “I did a cameo Master distiller Dr Bill in American rye whisky casks. By origins. It has been matured get film as it that was my first big Lumsden, also Glenmorangie solely in casks that previously was made in stint in Hollywood company’s director of whisky CHAHAK MITTAL held American rye whisky, a 20 million and surprisingly it creation, walked us down the spirit known for its distinctive, dollars but worked out,” said pavilion into four such surreal spicy characteristics. Spios has that amount he. cubicles, each with a unique a herbal nose and a rich, spicy here in India Ali Fazal, who theme, opening doors to palate, followed by a long, is way hefty. hails from whisky-lovers and connois- sweet finish. It is the ninth lim- The film Lucknow, is cur- seurs of whisky to enlighten ited edition bottling in the dis- made a prof- rently working on their tastebuds and make them tillery's Private Edition series, it of over 90 Tigmanshu have a multi-sensorial experi- and the first single malt to have million dollars Dhulia’s Milan ence into the whisky brand, ever been entirely matured in worldwide. It Talkies and launching its ‘Taste The American rye whisky casks. was a huge suc- recently com- Difference’ campaign. “The most unique feature cess as per the pleted the The first cubicle showcased of this single malt whisky is that Indian currency.” shooting for huge glass cylinders and barrel- it brings together rare cinna- So why are the film in the like containers full of ingredi- mon and American rye,” he actors wanting to city. “It feels ‘Dulquer Salmaan is ents like oranges, ginger, spices, said. It is aged for 10 years in shift to Hollywood weird to be a very fine actor and pineapples, jaggery, apricots, wooden casks before serving, these days? He felt, shooting in a very dear friend. I and many more with which the he added. “Apart from Priyanka Lucknow. I’ve whisky is prepared while telling The whisky’s texture is oily Chopra, there isn’t much lived here and am very happy with us about its evolution over and full of apricot, peaches, hype over the issue, I known these gal- the kind of progress time. Two sections catch the eye avocados and oranges. believe. Hollywood is lis and mohallas he is making with as one enters the room — ‘The Lumsden took us into the undoubtedly at least 15 (streets and cinema. I would like Lasanta’ on one hand and ‘The four cubicles, while introducing years ahead of India, tech- colonies) all my to do something Original’ on the other. the process and ingredients nologically, and that is life. I had never “The first room talks about that go into making the single the reason why people thought I’ll be with him in the the company, tradition and the malt whisky. prefer working there.” shooting here,” he future’ history of Glen. It tells about Speaking about this new Working with a veter- added. —Rana Daggubati how it has evolved over the era of innovation, Stephane de an actress like Dame The next in years since 1843, when its first Meurville, managing director Judith Olivia Dench (Judi line for Ali is also distillery was established. You Moet Hennessy India said, Dench) in the role of Deva Katta’s Dancer-actress SHEFALI can see how this room brings “Glenmorangie is a ground- Queen Victoria, was Prasthanam, oppo- JARIWALA, who shot to fame about the difference between breaking single malt scotch absolutely a “feast” for Ali. site Amyra Dastur, with the 2002 controversial song Glen’s two most cherished whisky, wonderfully complex He said that it was “leg- which is a Hindi Kaanta laga, says there can drinks and their uniqueness. and exceptionally smooth. We endary” working with her remake of the Telugu First, The Original, the classic are among the pioneers of and that “it couldn’t have got political thriller. The never be another Kaanta laga malt which is stored for 10 whisky brand has come up American white oak which extra-maturation, and contin- any better. This is what feels film will also girl. She got years to derive its best taste — with, the second cubicle is gives it the elegant taste. The ue to keep pushing the bound- like when dreams come true mark the the epithet creamy and fruity. Second, the about the methods that were wood comes from the Ozark aries of wood finishing. To as she was one of the actress- return of after featuring 12-year-old, The Lasanta, used in the primitive ages to Mountains of Missouri, which celebrate this, we have launched es on my check list. And this Sanjay Dutt to which is Gaelic for warmth and make the designer casks and has slow growth-wood which ‘Taste The Difference’, a for- movie is directed by my Bollywood in the capacity in the video of passion. Do you know why it the processing and selection of brings the greatest maturation ward-thinking experience from favourite filmmaker so my biggest of a producer. His last production the song. says that? It blends cream and the wood for the same. As effects. The slow-growth timber the Glenmorangie maison honour was also to work with the venture was 2011 film Rascals. “I believe dark chocolate, dry fruits and Lumsden says, “It talks about contains more of the porous which elevates the consumer iconic Stephen Frears.” “Sanjay Dutt is playing the role every actor is fresh honey. You will never find the wood that we choose to growth which takes place in understanding about the brand He learnt while working with of my father. It’s set in a political trying to cre- its textures hard to swallow. make the casks.” springtime and it is this wood in India. Being among the the actress that “there’s no replace- backdrop and is a family drama at They are as mild and soft.” As around 60 per cent of which goes into their ‘design- leading markets for ment for hard work or for practice the same time. It showcases a ate an identity The room was full of pic- the whisky’s flavour comes er casks’. But first it is air-dried Glenmorangie in Asia today, as Judi is an ardent believer of it.” conflicted story between a father for himself or tures of bourbon casks in which from the cask, hence selecting (not kiln-dried). All drying ‘Taste The Difference’ presents Sharing experiences from the film, and his son. There are a lot of lay- herself. My The Lasanta gets matured in and crafting the highest quali- reduces astringency and further us with an opportunity to he added, “We had lines to practise ers to the film as it’s a remake and first song did that for me. There before being moved to Oloroso ty of oak is simply essential. It improves the wood’s permeabil- enhance our consumer engage- and I even had to teach her Urdu people know the story. But Deva is can be no other Kaanta laga girl and Pedro Ximenez Sherry produces a subtly fragrant spir- ity, but it is air-drying which ment by setting new bench- throughout the film. I have learnt also planning a few changes in the casks for their finishing period. it with 140 aromas. additionally brings out the soft marks in this market.” so much from her because she used script as he wants the film to cater ever. And I love that,” Shefali said. While the first room might The company, based in and smooth qualities of their to say keep practising usually all the to the pan-Indian audience this She is back with another bold enlighten one with what the Scottish Highlands, uses whisky. Photo: Pankaj Kumar time.” time,” Ali added. content, this time a bold comedy web series titled Baby Come Naa. love Delhi’s jams,” pronounces author that s/he really loves and can’t stop read- IParo Anand with a laugh and explains ing, s/he will stick.” Recalling her own the reason. “I have my laptop with me, example, she says that in her house of put on my headphones and I write. When Storyteller’s truth readers, time was set apart for reading Tv series Friends the traffic starts to move and the jam which she hated till the time she found opens up, a voice in my head seems to say, Born Free. co-stars reunite ‘no no wait wait let me get back into the While children enjoy her books Friends show co-stars and long- jam,’’’ she says. Dressed in a white and immensely, it is parents and teachers that time friends JENNIFER ANISTON gold Chanderi sari, she is all set to be a Author PARO ANAND is still committed to writing meaningful stories that sometimes have objections to her books. and COURTENEY COX reunited part of a session of “Talking Books” with prepare young people for the world around them, says SAIMI SATTAR “People had objections to Like Smoke for dinner. Sunil Sethi at The Full Circle Bookstore where a Muslim boy and a Hindu girl fall in Khan Market. in love and share a fleeting kiss. But I Aniston, who has been friends When one asks her how she started already,” she says. She points to the exam- we can’t expose our child to danger. In believe adults should be reading books with Cox for more than two writing, pat comes the reply, “I fell down ple of the word “rape”, which did not fea- this book there is a story of a girl who has like mine because it gives them an decades, is also a the magical hole of Alice. I was chasing ture in the vocabulary of young adults 20 nightmares because she couldn’t step up insight into their wards’ lives, fears and Godmother to my own rabbits!” However, there were years ago as compared to today when when she saw another young woman issues.” deeper reasons than imagination running even three-year-olds know it. “There’s a being attacked. Initially in the story the Anand has faced issues bigger than Cox's daughter. amok. “I was basically a drama teacher wonderful saying, ‘Do you prepare the father said you must be the one to protest objections. At the Jaipur Lit Fest, when The outing and couldn’t find any Indian plays that path for your child or do you prepare but the editor pointed out that this was she took to the stage to speak about came after both the children and I wanted to put up. your child for the path?’ You can prepare unlikely. So I presented it as a dilemma banned books, some people in the audi- Aniston's If they were Indian, they were mytholo- the child for what you that we feel.” ence positioned themselves strategically former gy and folk tales. There was nothing that know lies ahead even if With her In her novel, Nomad’s Land, which is to ask motivated questions. “I had to be reflected the kids’ own life, surroundings she doesn’t know any- kind of a work in progress, the protagonists are practically smuggled out of the event in husband or conversations. There was no contem- thing about it.” She says a Kashmiri Pandit and a Tibetan girl who a car. But then, if it is easy, why would I Justin books, porary children’s literature.” her key words are Anand tries are dealing with displacement. “I am tak- want to do it?” Theroux With her kind of books, Anand tries inclusiveness and to expose ing them out of these regional specifics. There are other ways as well that to expose her young readers to reality and empathy. “Children feel I am not going to say what is their polit- Anand tries to make a difference. She broke young his equip them to cope with the world a strong sense of injus- ical or geographical situation. I want to started Literature in Action Programme around them. “Fiction is a safe space to tice and helplessness. readers to make it about displaced people and not when she set up libraries in rural India silence make children aware because the char- And I am trying to reality and just about two kinds of displacements,” with the National Book Trust. “I met a on acter is fictional as is the situation. This give them hope, empa- equip them she says. girl in a place where children had never their split helps children relate to real issues and thy and the tools to to cope Casting aside concerns about seen books, who said that they were liv- a few talk about them in a way they are unable cope with it,” she says. with the whether young adults are reading or not, ing in ignorance and were perfectly days ago to if you asked a direct question. Once I These two con- world hooked as they are to electronic devices, happy that way. ‘Now that you’ve shown related a story about domestic violence cepts are the prime Anand points out that children are read- us this world and we cannot go back to saying and a number of children said that they focus of her latest book, ing a lot more than 20 years ago when that state of ignorance,’ she told me. Until there is no had witnessed similar situations in The Other: Stories of Difference, which they couldn’t name a single Indian then, my books were fun and light. I bad blood their homes. However, if I had just as the name indicates talks about young author. “Now many know my work inti- realised that when children have access between asked them directly, they would adults grappling with a situation where mately. In Ooty, I was asked the most phe- to just one book, these would have to be have never admitted as much. Stories they are confronted with someone who nomenal question. A student said that I more meaningful.” She started a world them, and that are a really powerful medium.” is different from what they themselves was 27 books old and how has my jour- newspaper project with 3,000 children. they are on While most parents want to protect are. From a girl trapped in a boy’s body ney grown from Pepper, the capuchin “At that time, I realised children have fan- good terms their children from harsh realities, she to physical otherness, the author tries to monkey to The Others.” tastic stories to tell and we have to give with each other. believes that young adults are ready for make her readers empathise and under- Adults, she feels, should first look them that platform. Literature in Action varied content. “We are not exposing stand the world of people who do not within to find out how much they are connects children with stories and gives them to something that they don’t know make the cut of being ‘normal’. “We think reading themselves. “If a child gets a book them that.” LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 sport 15 GIRONA SPOIL BARCA’S PARTY Stuani bags brace to hold Catalan giants for 2-2 draw at Camp Nou after Lenglet sees Red

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merican fans will be licking their lips if this is what awaits Miami's Hard ARock Stadium in January after Barcelona and Girona played out an enthralling 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou on Sunday. There were four goals, one for Lionel Messi and two for Girona's Cristhian Stuani, not to mention a controversial red Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Federico Bernardeschi card shown to Barca defender Clement after the later scores Juventus’ second goal AP Lenglet. Gerard Pique salvaged a point for the hosts to complete his own blockbuster night, Ronaldo keeps Juve after clearing one shot off the line and mak- ing mistakes for each of Girona's goals. By the end, Barca had surrendered their perfect in Serie A perfect record in La Liga, as well as a two- point advantage over Real Madrid. They AFP n MILAN return to the top of the table, but only on goal difference. Girona move up to sixth. ristiano Ronaldo erased the frustration "For us, this is a triumph," Stuani said. Cof his Champions League red card mid- "Coming here and getting this result is so week by scoring the opener and setting up valuable for us." Hanging over this game was Federico Bernardeschi for a second as always the wider prospect of it not being Juventus kept their perfect record in Serie returned, given La Liga's desire to move the A after five games with a 2-0 win a pro- reverse fixture at Girona's Estadi Montilivi moted Frosinone on Sunday. on January 26 to the United States. The Portugese star had For all the opposition, however, there threatened several times at the was a noticeable lack of complaint at the Stadio Benito Stirpe but final- Camp Nou, where there were chants for ly found a way through nine Catalan independence but precious little in minutes from time, and then opposition to a trip to Miami. helped Italian Bernardeschi to A point may not be viewed as a bad score Juve's second, four min- return either for Barca, having played utes into injury time. through the best part of an hour with 10 The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had men, but changes made by coach Ernesto scored his first goals last week with a dou- Valverde failed to hit the mark. ble in a 2-1 win over Sassuolo, before the Lenglet came in for Samuel Umititi, pre- 33-year-old was sent off on Wednesday in sumably to bed in next to Pique, given a 2-0 Champions League win over Valencia. Umtiti is suspended for Barcelona's Juventus — the only unbeaten team in Champions League game against Tottenham Lionel Messi, left, duels for the ball against Douglas Luiz during the Spanish La Liga football match against Girona on Sunday; (right) Cristhian Stunai celebrates after scoring his second goal against Barcelona AP/La Liga Serie A — have 15 points from five games, later this month. three points ahead of Napoli who beat But he was, perhaps harshly, sent off in Pique had changed too, each shaving their Girona had been spurred on by Lenglet's Stuani, scored another six minutes after the kick soon after. Torino 3-1 earlier on Sunday. the 35th minute with Barca one up, and they beards, but it had contrasting effects based red card, after VAR showed the French restart, with Pique again the one culpable. He was involved in the last goal too as Seven-time reigning champions then conceded before Umtiti came on at on the evidence of the first half. defender landed an elbow into the face of First, he was outrun by Portu and then a brilliant exchange with the lively Luis Juventus and Napoli, last season's runners- half-time. Arthur and Arturo Vidal - also Within 19 minutes, Messi had put Barca Pere Pons, and referee Jesus Gil deemed it he brought the striker down from behind Suarez saw the latter's shot loop across the up, will go head-to-head next Saturday in brought in - were substituted before the ahead, a slick finish into the corner finish- deliberate. for what was probably a penalty. Portu's shot box. Pique leapt high to head in. Turin. hour. ing off Vidal's pass for the Argentinian's The red card rippled through the was pushed away by Ter Stegen but Stuani Earlier, Ben Yedder scored a hat-trick Frosinone had frustrated the champi- "When we got the red card, our inten- eighth goal in six games. Pique, however, was French contingent as Lenglet's dismissal banged in the rebound. as Sevilla thrashed Levante 6-2 while Real ons for long periods but caved in late and tion was to make a change but we had to at fault for the equaliser, a lethargic attempt meant Ousmane Dembele was replaced by Valverde replaced Vidal and Arthur Betis came from behind to draw 2-2 at home have now conceded 12 goals to remain sec- let him (Umtiti) warm-up," Valverde said. at a clearance allowing Stuani to poke the Umtiti at half-time. with Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic, to Athletic Bilbao. Valencia and Villarreal ond bottom of the table with just one point. "It looks like an error on my part." Messi and ball past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. It made little difference as Girona, and and Messi struck the crossbar with a free- drew 0-0. NIRAJ'S HEROICS Saina, Sameer to fight at Korea Open HOLD IRAN IN U16 CLASH PTI n SEOUL aina Nehwal and Sameer Verma PTI n KUALA LUMPUR it was India who had two of Swill look to put their best foot for- the easiest opportunities ward when they lead Indian challenge Ritu Phogat reacts after defeating her opponent oalkeeper Niraj Kumar towards the end of second at the $ 600,000 Korea Open World Gturned out to be the hero half. Tour Super 500 tournament begin- as India held heavyweights Ravi Rana missed the ning here on Tuesday. Ritu to replace Vinesh Iran to a goalless draw in the first one as his chip went Saina, who had skipped the AFC U-16 Championship inches over the Iranian Japan Open earlier this month after in 50kg for World C’ship here on Monday, the first goal while the second shot winning a Bronze at 18th Asian time in 33 years. missed the target by a Games, will look to get over the dis- PTI n NEW DELHI The young custodian whisker as Sailo, after appointment of her first-round exit from Punjab blocked a 76th rounding the Iranian cus- at China last week when she takes on rappler Ritu Phogat will replace her injured minute penalty to deny the todian, could not finish Korean Kim Hyo Min. Gcousin Vinesh Phogat in the 50kg category for fancied Iranians full points. from close range. Fifth seeded Saina, ranked 10th the World Championship, the Wrestling The last time India man- The match also saw in the world, has done well in the Federation of India said on Monday. aged to hold Iran, across all Niraj displaying his talent major events this year, grabbing a sec- Vinesh, who was a medal favourite, suffered age groups, was in December under the bar. He stayed ond Gold at Gold Coast Saina Nehwal plays a shot during the match File Picture an elbow injury on Friday during practice and was 1984 in the Asia Cup Finals confident all throughout Commonwealth Games and a Bronze ruled out. in Singapore. That game also and was unbeatable in the at the Jakarta Asian Games. But playing back-to-back tourna- He had beaten the Danish shut- The WFI had entered Ritu's name in the 53kg ended in a goalless stale- aerial balls, leaping higher the Indian has been inconsis- ments in Japan and China in tler at India Open in January this after original choice Pinki refused to appear in a mate. than all every time to col- tent in the BWF events. the last two weeks. year. If the Indian crosses the open- re-trial recently. On expected lines, Iran asserted their lect the crosses from the flanks. He also dived Saina, who had reached Sameer has been trou- ing round, he is expected to meet However, in the changed scenario, the WFI dominance early in the game and had a cou- full length to make a stunning save to deny the finals at the $ 350,000 bled by injuries but he has reigning world champion Kento was left with no option but to bring back Ritu for ple of attempts saved by Niraj. The Asian giants Iran in the 16th minute. Indonesia Masters in January, done well when he has been fit, Momota of Japan. her original weight category, 50kg. came very close to scoring in the 23rd "We could have won the match. It was that was ousted by Korea's Sung Ji winning titles at Swiss Open in Young women's shuttler It also means that Pinki will now compete in minute, but the shot from a corner kick hit the close. But the boys gave their hundred percent Hyun last week at China and will February and Hyderabad Open early Vaishnavi Reddy Jakka will also the 53kg and will not miss the prestigious event bar, much to India's relief at the Bukit Jalil on the pitch and they performed according to have a tough task at hand as she is this month. compete in the tournament, taking on of the United World Wrestling (UWW). Stadium. the game plan," said head coach of the Indian likely to face third seed Japanese The 23-year-old Dhar, who had formidable sixth seed Beiwen Zhang "We have asked Ritu to compete in 50kg and Then, pressing football backed by confi- U-16 side Bibiano Fernandes. Nozomi Okuhara in the quarterfinals. finished runners-up at 2016 Hong of USA in the opening round. Among brought back Pinki in 53kg. Vinesh missing out dent defensive organisation and some sharp "We are happy with a draw, though we In men's singles, Sameer Verma Kong Open, will play Denmark's others, Ajay Jayaram will take on is a loss for us, the injury is unfortunate," WFI assis- counter attacks helped India's cause. aimed for a win and now we focus towards the will carry the Indian flag after Anders Antonsen in his opening China's Zhao Junpeng in the quali- tant secretary Vinod Tomar said. For all the possession that Iran enjoyed, next match against Indonesia (on Sept 27)." Kidambi Srikanth pulled out after match. fiers. Tiger returns: Woods ZVEREV LEADS TEAM EUROPE Serena keen to move on from US Open row lifts Tour C’ship TO LAVER CUP VICTORY AFP n SYDNEY AFP n ATLANTA AFP n CHICAGO erena Williams says she is trying to "move on" from Sthe meltdown that overshadowed her US Open final iger Woods scored his first victory in urope retained their Laver Cup loss but remains perplexed at her coach's admission he Tmore than five years on Sunday, com- Etennis crown here on Sunday as illegally signalled to her. pleting a two-shot win at the Tour Alexander Zverev defeated Kevin The 23-time Grand Championship to crown a fairy tale come- Anderson to complete a 13-8 win over Slam champion lost the back after a near two-year absence. the World team. decider in straight sets The 42-year-old, 14-time major winner Germany's Zverev came from a set to Japan's Naomi Osaka carded a one-over-par 71 at Atlanta's East down to complete a 6-7 (3/7), 7-5, 10- after a fiery confronta- Lake Golf Course to claim the 80th title of 7 over Anderson as the Europeans suc- tion with chair umpire his glittering career. cessfully defended the title won in Carlos Ramos that she Woods, who finished with an 11- Prague last year. later blamed on sex- under-par aggregate 269, raised his arms in "It was such a close match all ism. delight after the victory, with several thou- around, not only this one but all week- Williams called sand fans ringing the green roaring their end, a few points here and there and Ramos a "thief" and a appreciation. it could have been different," said "liar" in a running row Woods admitted he had nearly been Zverev. with the Portuguese overcome with emotion as he walked up the "I'm just happy to get the win and official that eventually 18th fairway. we defended the title, that's the most saw her docked a game. "I was having a hard time not crying Tiger Woods holds the the golf club shaped trophy important thing." In an interview coming up the last hole," Woods said, whose after wining the Tour Championship AP Zverev's win was the final act of Team Europe poses with the Laver Cup trophy after beating Team World 13-8 in Chicago AP with Australia's Channel Ten, the American superstar said most recent before Sunday had come 1,876 an enthralling day of action at a male player would not have been treated the same way. days ago at the 2013 WGC-Bridgestone tall order. But as the year progressed I found Chicago's United Center, where the 37-year-old Federer returning to teammates to the delight of the She said women could not get away with "even half Invitational. my swing and put the pieces together and World team had roared back into con- secure a vital three points against Isner crowd. of what a guy can do". "I kept saying 'Hey, I could still play this I knew I could do it." tention in the day's first rubber. in the first singles match of the day. Europe skipper Bjorn Borg mean- "Right now we are not, as it's proven, in that same posi- out of bounds.' But once I got the ball on the Woods later revealed he had been close American duo John Isner and Jack The Swiss ace came from a set while praised the performance of the tion," she said in an interview that aired late Sunday. green I gave (caddie) Joey (LaCava) a high to tears on the final green as he prepared for Sock fought off two match points to down to defeat the big-serving Isner World team, who were captained by "But that's neither here nor there. I'm just trying most five because I knew it was done." the par putt to complete the win. "I realised defeat Zverev and world number two 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (8/6), 10/7. his old rival John McEnroe. of all to recover from that and move on." Williams said It was an emotional finale to a year all of sudden I was going to win the tour- Roger Federer in a gripping doubles The win was testimony to "I'm very proud of my team, we she felt "on the cusp of this amazing moment" before the which saw Woods return to the highest level nament," he said. battle. Federer's remarkable physical condi- knew it's going to be very difficult to 6-2, 6-4 loss to Osaka. after he had once feared he may never play "My eyes started tearing up a little bit. Isner and Sock prevailed 4-6, 7-6 tioning. The 20-time Grand Slam sin- beat Team World with John as the cap- A win would have taken her to 24 Grand Slams, golf again. I just can't believe I pulled this off after I've (7/2), 11/9 to give the World team an gles champion outlasted Isner less than tain," Borg said. "He has a great team, equalling Australian Margaret Court's all-time record. "It was just a grind out there," Woods gone through. It's been tough. I've had a not- 8-7 lead with the three singles rubbers an hour after he had been beaten in they're very professional." The next The dispute with Ramos began when Williams was said of his final round. "I loved every bit of so-easy last couple of years. I've worked my remaining. the day's opening doubles game. Laver Cup, which is named after issued a warning for coaching, something her coach sit- it. The fight, the grind, the tough conditions. way back. I couldn't have done it without the Europe responded superbly after Federer celebrated the win by per- Australian legend Rod Laver, will be ting in the player's box, Patrick Mouratoglou, admitted "Beginning of the year (winning) was a help of all the people around me.” that early setback however, with the forming push-ups on court with his staged in Geneva in September 2019. to doing. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 sport 16 PERFECT RECORD ON CARDS After routing Pakistan twice within a week, India look to maintain unbeaten run in Asia Cup

PTI n DUBAI India vs Afghanistan Live from 5:00pm IST he Indian cricket team will hope that its STAR SPORTS 1 & 1 HD untested middle-order gets some game time Tahead of the grand finale when it takes on an ever-improving Afghanistan in the final 'Super Four' encounter of the Asia Cup here on Tuesday. Rohit Sharma, left, interacts with Jasprit Bumrah while passing the ball to him AP India have been on a roll after an unimpres- sive start against Hong Kong, with couple of one- sided victories over arch-rivals Pakistan and an equally facile one against Bangladesh. With a spot in Friday's final sealed, skipper Rohit lauds bowlers Rohit Sharma may want some of his untested mid- dle-order batsmen to get quality time in the mid- dle against someone of Rashid Khan's calibre. Often in cricket, the 'Law of Averages' catch- for consistency es up with the best performing teams at a criti- cal juncture. PTI n DUBAI pace and not give much pace. Shikhar Dhawan (327) and skipper Rohit For Jadeja, to come out and per- (269) have done the bulk of the scoring in the four ndia captain Rohit Sharma form like that is amazing." matches so far with very little contribution being Iwas all praise for his bowling They now have 13 century required from the other batsmen in the line-up. unit, which has consistently opening partnerships and Rohit The next highest scorer is Ambati Rayudu kept opposition teams on tight feels batting with Dhawan (116 runs) because he comes in at No 3. leash ensuring the side's smooth becomes easy as both of them The problem has been lack of batting time for passage into the Asia Cup final. are clear about their roles. the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Kedar The Indian bowlers have "With Shikhar, I don't need Jadhav and Dinesh Karthik so far. Afghanistan players return to dugout after beating Sri Lanka during their group B clash in Asia Cup AP restricted Pakistan to 162 and to talk much. It's important to let Sample this: Rohit and Shikhar have so far 237 in two games while bowling him be himself. We have batted faced 284 and 321 deliveries respectively. The next Asia cup statistics out Bangladesh for 173. enough to know each other to best Rayudu has played 162 balls. "The entire bowling unit start off like that and we clear- However, Karthik (78 balls), Dhoni (40 TOP 3 BATSMEN stuck to their task and hats off ly know our roles. We always balls) and Kedar (27 balls) can be found wanti- POS PLAYER TEAM INN RUNS AVG to them. Repeated performances knew that the new batsman will ng if there is a top-order collapse on the big day. are challenging in these condi- find it difficult to keep going Rohit had given Dhoni an opportunity to 1 Shikhar Dhawan India 4 327 81.75 tions and I don't want to take straightaway and Shikhar and I come in at No 4 against Bangladesh and the for- 2 Rohit Sharma India 4 269 134.50 any credit away from bowlers," knew it." mer captain scored 33 runs. But it was a pressure- said Rohit, who was involved in Pakistan captain Sarfraz free situation. 3 Hashmatullah Shahidi Afghanistan 4 263 87.67 a double hundred partnership Ahmed rued the couple of Dhoni's achilles heel of late has been to keep TOP 3 BOWLERS with Shikhar Dhawan. dropped catches of Rohit, which the scoreboard ticking in pressure situations that Rohit mentioned Jasprit cost his team dearly in the end. the middle-overs throw up. POS PLAYER TEAM MATCHES WKTS BEST Bumrah for his exceptional "We made it tough for our- If the likes of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur bowling in the ongoing tourna- selves by dropping those catch- Rahman can put pressure, it will be a good warm- 1 Rashid Khan Afghanistan 4 8 3/46 ment. es. We were 20-25 runs short up for the middle-order trio before the final match. 2 Mujeeb Ur Rahman Afghanistan 4 7 2/22 "I think he's (Bumrah) and if we would have held on to The Indian captain might fancy batting first matured as a bowler now, played our catches we could have pos- in case he wins the toss, which in turn will give 3 Jasprit Bumrah India 3 7 3/15 great amount of cricket and he sibly made things interesting. his team a chance to bat 50 overs instead of chas- understands his bowling. I think "The wicket was a bit diffi- ing another modest total. Rohit Sharma celebrates after completing his 19th ODI ton AP that's very very important for cult to play on as the cracks had The Indian bowlers have been nerve in the final over while their batsmen found any individual; Bumrah under- widened up. It wasn't easy for a splendid on the slow Dubai clash to help them recharge their bat- INDIA HAVE BEEN ON A it difficult to read Mustafizur Rahman's variations stands what fields he needs to set new batsman walking in. Had International Stadium track with all teries. in the final over. and knows how to keep it tight. we got early wickets, this chase the bowlers enjoying an economy rate In such a scenario, two among ROLL AFTER AN Bhuvi also did the same," the would have been certainly dif- of less than five runs per over. Deepak Chahar, Siddharth Kaul and SQUADS skipper said. ficult. We have been losing a lot The spinners have been on a roll Khaleel Ahmed will take their spots UNIMPRESSIVE START India: Rohit Sharma, Dhawan, Ambati Rohit was also happy that of wickets in the early overs and with Yuzvendra Chahal (5 wickets at in the playing XI for the game. Rayudu, Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav, MS the strategy of playing four hence it becomes difficult to 4.61 runs per over) and Kuldeep Yadav (5 wick- For Afghanistan, a win against the fancied AGAINST HONG KONG, WITH Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Chahal, spinners, including part-timer recover from such situations." ets in 4.01 runs per over) have been tight as usual Indian side will be a great end to the tournament COUPLE OF ONE-SIDED Bhuvneshwar, Jasprit Bumrah, Khaleel Ahmed, Kedar Jadhav, has clicked so far The Pakistan captain was all while Jasprit Bumrah (7 wickets with 3.37 runs where they have been competitive throughout, Deepak Chahar, Siddharth Kaul, Manish Pandey with Ravindra Jadeja's comeback praise for the Indian centurions. per over) has been exceptional at the death with only losing out due to lack of experience. VICTORIES OVER ARCH- Afghanistan: Mohammad Shahzad, adding a new dimension. "The way they batted, all his yorkers. Having packed off Sri Lanka in the group Ihsanulluah Jamat, Javed Ahmadi, Rahmat Shah, "When Hardik got injured, credit to them. Rohit and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (6 wickets at 4.08 per league stage and crushed Bangladesh, Afghanistan RIVALS PAKISTAN AND AN Asghar Stanikzai, Hasmat Shahidi, Mohammad the challenge was to field four Dhawan were exceptional. They over), in his comeback tournament, has also been were done in by inexperience during the fag end Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Najibullah spinners and we thought about have shown better skills as com- consistent. of the Super Four matches against Pakistan and EQUALLY FACILE ONE Zadran, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Aftab Alam, a few combinations (3 seamers, pared to us. We need to work a There is a possibility that India might rest both Bangladesh. AGAINST BANGLADESH Samiullah Shenwari, Munir Ahmed, Sayed 4 spinners) and in these condi- lot on our skill level if at all we Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah before the summit Against Pakistan, their bowlers couldn't hold Ahmed Sherzad, Ashraf, Momand Wafadar. tions it is important to take the want to get into the final. SINGLES ADIL RASHID AGREES NEW COUNTY DEAL Eves seal T20 london: England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has agreed a new Pakistan going through Skilful bowling pool behind one-year contract to play for Yorkshire in all formats of cricket. The 30-year-old was on a limited-overs-only deal with his series with 7 county for the 2018 season. Rashid's Headingley future had India's success: Chahal been shrouded in doubt after he was controversially selected wicket win in England's Test squad for the recent series against India, confidence crisis: Arthur PTI n DUBAI despite his self-imposed exile from first-class cricket. Rashid PTI n COLOMBO was told by England national selector Ed Smith that he must PTI n DUBAI eg-spinner Yuzvendra be available across the board from the start of the 2019 English LChahal has attributed nuja Patil and Jemimah season to be considered for Test cricket. "I think we've been akistan's cricket team is going India's consistent show with ARodrigues smashed clear from the outset that we wanted to keep Adil at the club," Pthrough a "confidence crisis" the ball across formats to a unbeaten half centuries, taking said Yorkshire director of cricket Martyn Moxon. "When it right now, coach Mickey Arthur skilful pool of bowlers and Indian women to a series-seal- became known he had to have a red-ball contract, we were conceded after the nine-wicket loss confidence shown by the team ing win over hosts Sri Lanka in more than happy to put that in place." Rashid, who has played to India in the ongoing Asia Cup, management. a rain affected fourth T20 15 Tests and 73 one-day internationals, began his career with calling it one of the side's "worst per- "Our bowling pool has International here on Monday. Yorkshire in 2006 and has taken 500 first-class wickets. formances". swelled to 10-15 and earlier it With the second T20 being "We are not abandoning them. wasn't so. Now one who is washed out, India have now BALLON D'OR FOR WOMEN'S & U21 ANNOUNCED Yuzvendra Chahal interacts with MS Yes, they are suffering a bit of con- replacing you is also as skil- Dhoni during Hong Kong game AP taken a 3-0 lead in the five- paris: Ballon d'Or organisers France Football have announced fidence crisis at the moment. There ful," Chahal told reporters match series. The final match the creation of awards for the top female footballer and the is fear of failure in the dressing after India's win. "Our batsmen put their will be played on Tuesday. The best under-21 player in the world. The awards ceremony for room. There is a bit reality check of "Even in England, the way bowlers under pressure from visitors had also won the pre- the 63rd edition, created and decided by the French football where we are as a cricket team" Pakistan players celebrate after dismissing Afghanistani batsman during Asia Cup clash AP our bowlers have dominated, the start. They are playing the ceding ODI against Sri Lanka. magazine, will be held on December 3 in Paris. While 19-year- Arthur told reporters after Pakistan it shows the regular flow of new ball well, they are taking Patil (3/36) helped India old Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain is among the were beaten by India for the second Dhawan striking hundreds. Arthur said Pakistan have a spinners and medium pacers their time and partnership reduce Sri Lanka to 134 for five favourites to succeed Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, a successive time in the tournament "Our strike rates were not good huge task at hand in the clash in the team. Also the confi- are getting longer," he said. in a shortened 17-over a side short-list of female footballers will be in line for the women's here. enough with the bat. With the ball, against Bangladesh on Wednesday. dence showed by the man- "In this wicket, you have contest. Shashikala Siriwardene equivalent and the world's best under-21 players will vie for the "In terms of worst perfor- we need to strike early against these "It's a semi-final now. We have agement is important for a to vary line and length. But top-scored for 'Kopa Trophy'. As with the Ballon d'Or, the women's award will mance, nine wickets has to be up guys. We had a couple of chances, to find a way to dig ourselves out youngster. There is no nega- they got mentally down as the Sri Lanka be decided by votes from journalists around the world. The there. India have very good players. we didn't take them. When you get of the hole we are in at the moment. tivity, you can concentrate on match was slipping away, so with 40 off 32 Kopa Trophy, for the best under-21 player will, however, be If we give them an inch, they are these guys chances on wickets like We will come back from this. We your bowling." the situation was different. balls. decided by votes from the 33 previous winners of the Ballon going to make us pay and they did these, they dominate you," Arthur are at our best in must-win match- India have dominated "Sometimes it hap- India chased d'Or. The finalists for all three awards will be unveiled on that," he said. said dissecting the loss. es. That's when we come to the Pakistan both with the bat and pens, teams don't have a down the target October 8. The Ballon d'Or is considered the oldest and most Pakistan set India a target of "We need to get into their party," he said. the ball but Chahal said it was good day but they (Pakistan) with more than prestigious football award. 238 after another below-par batting middle order as quick as we can "I believe in our players. I just a case of a team having a are also a good team. So it is an over to spare ANAND RESTS AS INDIA FACE EL SALVADOR show. India romped home in 39.3 that's when we can inflict most think they are a fantastic bunch of bad day in office for their not a one-sided thing, the and seven wick- batumi: overs with Rohit and Shikhar damage" he added. players," he added. arch-rivals. tournament is still not over." ets in hand, Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand is thanks to Patil expectedly rested for the opening tie as the fifth seed Indian (54 not out off men take on El Salvador in the 43rd Chess Olympiad here on 42) and teenag- Tuesday. Anand, being one of the most respected player in the I'm a scapegoat of er Rodrigues competition was called for the ceremonial draw of lots that (52 not out off gave top seeded United States and India white colour on the Ishan leads Jharkhand to big win 37). top board in the first round. Each match will be played over four boards and the team scoring 2.5 points in all will be team’s failure: Matthews It was a sec- PTI n CHENNAI declared the winner. The points awarded are called Match downed Tripura by 74 runs, restrict- ond successive AFP n COLOMBO points which means two points are awarded for every win, one ing its rival to 138 for 9 after mak- half-century for for a drawn 2-2 result and none if a team scores less than kipper Ishan Kishan's blistering ing 212 for 6 in the quota of 50 the 18-year- two.Like India, defending champions USA also rested top rated ri Lanka's sacked skipper Sknock of 139 (91 ball), studded overs. old, who had Fabiano Caruana in the first round clash against Panama and SAngelo Mathews accused with 12 fours and nine sixes, pow- Rujul Bhatt was the top-scorer hammered 57 off as if on cue, Russians gave a day off to their biggest star the country's cricket board ered Jharkhand to an eight-wicket with 62 while Piyush Chawala's 4 for 40 balls in the third T20. Vladimir Kramnik. on Monday of blaming him win over Assam in a Vijay Hazare 21 turned the match Gujarat's way. India were 56 for three solely for the island's humil- Trophy Elite Group 'C' match here after seven overs, needing 79 off POGBA TAKES AIM AT MOURINHO'S TACTICS iating exit from the Asia Cup. on Monday. PUNEET-NEGI ROUT ARUNACHAL the last 10 overs. Patil and ANAND: london: Paul Pogba launched a blistering critique of The 31-year-old all The talented southpaw toyed Puneet Bisht cracked a Rodrigues completed the task Manchester United's defensive-minded tactics in Saturday's rounder has threatened to with the rival bowling and smashed career-best 135 before Abhay Negi with ease, sharing a 96-run draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, which is likely to retire from the two shorter Angelo Matthews in a file picture the ball to all parts of the M A bamboozled Arunachal Pradesh stand off 70 balls. Rodrigues hit infuriate manager Jose Mourinho. The 25-year-old French formats of the game after Chidambaram stadium as the team with a seven-wicket haul to power five fours and two sixes while World Cup winning midfielder said there were no excuses for being dumped on Sunday as lead Sri Lanka during reached the target of 222 in just 31 Meghalaya to a huge 256-run win Patil's knock comprised seven not attacking in home games. The draw — played out in front captain of Sri Lanka's one- England's tour which begins overs to boost its net run-rate. in the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day boundaries. of legendary former manager Alex Ferguson who made his day international and next month. Earlier, sent in to bat, Assam cricket tournament here Monday. India had lost three wick- first appearance at a match since undergoing emergency brain Twenty20 teams. "The national selectors... lost wickets at regular intervals to In his third domestic match, ets for 41 runs in the first four surgery in May — left United in seventh, eight points behind "I have been made the Have requested Mathews to finish at 221 for 9 in 50 overs. Negi returned with extraordinary overs before Patil and Ishan Kishan bats during practice session MI leaders Liverpool. "We are at home and we should play much scapegoat in this entire saga relinquish his duties as cap- Though three of its batsmen got figures of 6-0-17-7 as Arunachal Rodrigues came up with a better against Wolves. We are here to attack," Pogba told the of Sri Lanka's dismal per- tain with immediate effect," into the 40s, none was able to push Pradesh batting caved in for 61 all- match-winning effort. media after the match. "When we play like (that) it's easier for formance against the board said in a statement. for a bigger score as the Jharkhand Meanwhile, Services upset out in 26 overs at the Shastri Brief Scores: Sri Lanka us." Asked what is stopping United attacking more, Pogba Bangladesh and Afghanistan It did not elaborate on why bowlers kept things under control. Haryana at TI Murugapa ground by Maidan here. 134/5 in 17 overs (Shashikala said: "I can't tell you because I'm a player. It's not me." Pogba's in the Asia Cup," Mathews Mathews was sacked. Shahbaz Nadeem, who took a five wickets, riding on Nakul Earlier Arunachal Pradesh's Siriwardene 40, Anuja Patil criticism comes shortly after it appeared that he and Mourinho said in a letter to Sri Lanka Chandimal, who was world List 'A' record 8 for 10 Verma's knock of 95. Rahul Singh decision to bowl backfired as Bisht 3/36). India 137/3 in 15.2 overs were mending their rift, with the Portuguese manager saying Cricket. already captain of Sri Lanka's against Rajasthan last week, cap- Gahlaut contributed 61 as the team smashed a 90-ball 135 (17x4, 4x6) (Jemimah Rodrigues 52 no off on Friday that success at the World Cup had sparked Pogba The board said it asked Test side, now takes the tured three wickets for 47. overhauled Haryana's score of 257 while skipper Jason Lamare also 37 balls, Anuja Patil 54 no off into performing well. Agencies Mathews to step down and reins in all three formats of Sibshankar Roy was the top scorer for 8 in 50 overs. chipped in with 42 off 54 balls to 42 balls). India lead five-match allow Dinesh Chandimal to the game. for Assam with 46. In another match, Gujarat push the total to 317/4 in 43 overs. series 3-0.