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The state cabinet, which name of encounters, Leader of * !"7 " met on Tuesday under the the Opposition Ram Govind chairmanship of Chief Minister Chaudhary alleged that the 17!$" Yogi Adityanath, gave its BJP government has given the approval to the proposal. Bills police free hand to kill people. " " of both the universities will be He demanded compensation to : " $!#$ ! presented in the ongoing bud- the families of those killed in get session of the state legisla- fake encounters. ture. Sources said that Uttar Parliamentary Affairs women has gone up but Pradesh Police and Forensic Minister Suresh Kumar Chaudhary termed the govern- Science University will be set sent, there are eight state-run added. In another decision, Khanna, replying to a question ment’s report fabricated. up in Lucknow with an aim to and 59 private Ayurvedic col- the government authorised the of BSP member Shyam Sunder Singh also said that crime produce scientists and experts lege controlled by Ayurved Resident Commissioner, New Sharma, clarified that there against women during the pre- in this field. It will not only Directorate besides two state Delhi, for maintenance and was not a single case of fake vious Samajwadi Party regime impart education but also open and 13 private Unani collages furnishing of offices taken on encounter. “There was just one was less than what is reported avenues of vocational training. and nine government & three rent in the national capital. case of a policeman killing a in the BJP rule. He claimed that At present, UP has five private homoeopathy colleges. UPRNN was made the nodal person in Lucknow and two there are 32 cases of dowry forensic laboratories in These colleges come under agency. The government has policemen were sent to jail in reported every day in UP, Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi, respective state-run universi- allocated Rs 636.60 lakh for this that connection and also besides 52 cases of rape and 161 Ghaziabad and Moradabad ties. “The universities do not project. removed from the service,” he cases of molestation on a daily while six more are coming up have expertise to control med- The cabinet approved a said. basis. He said the number of in Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, ical colleges so that the govern- land for construction of a bus Khanna further said that all these crime was much lower Kannauj, Aligarh, Gonda and ment decided to set up Ayush stand at Baberu in Banda dis- the encounters were done to during the previous regime. Jhansi. “With the number of University. It will also bring trict and also gave its assent for eliminate the criminals who However, the treasury crime cases needing forensic uniformity in the syllabus and providing piped drinking water were posing a grave threat to bench rejected the figures pre- intervention going up, there are academic calendar of Unani, in fluoride, arsenic and the society. He added that five sented by the Opposition and not enough hands to carry out Ayurvedic, and Homoeopathic encephalitis-hit regions of policemen, including a sub- Khanna said that photocopy of the tests, as a result of which the colleges,” the official said. Bundelkhand and Vindh inspector, were also killed in the report cannot be authentic. probe gets delayed. This uni- Justifying the decision to regions. It will include seven encounters with the criminals Meanwhile, Chief Minister versity will produce national drop Urdu-Arabi-Farsi from districts of Bundelkhand and during that period. Yogi Adityanath said 21 people and international-level scien- Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti two of Vindh regions. The Not satisfied with the reply, have been killed in riots and tists,” an official said. University, the official said that total cost is expected to be Rs the SP members walked out of over 400 policemen injured in He said students of neigh- besides these three languages, 15,722.89 crore. the House. stone-pelting incidents over bouring countries such as others like Hindi, Sanskrit and The government approved In another question by SP the past six months. Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Pali are also taught there. Noida Apartment Act and also member Ujjawal Raman Singh While replying to a ques- Sri Lanka can also get admis- “Besides, foreign languages decided to bring Trade over the rising crime against tion by Rakesh Pratap Singh sion to this university. like French, German and Federation Act that will bring women in the state, Khanna (SP), Yogi said that in the last The cabinet also gave its Japanese will also be intro- down registration period from claimed that it has come down six months, 21 persons were approval to setting up of State duced in near future. Thus, the 90 days to 45 days. The govern- by 5-7 per cent. killed in riots, protests and sit- Ayush University that will con- name of the university was ment also decided to waive The Opposition members, in in the state. In incidents of trol Ayurvedic, Unani and changed to Khwaja Moinuddin interest on fine of cable net- quoting NCRB report, claimed stone-pelting by protesters, 400 Homoeopathy colleges. At pre- Chishti Bhasha University,” he work operators under GST. that the crime rate against policemen were injured and 61 N ! (! ! '(! '! '( )! 'O Lucknow (PNS): The Uttar Pradesh government on ( * #2 The Delhi court had pro- female relatives had died in the Tuesday informed the nounced its verdict of life car crash while she and her Assembly that there has been xpelled BJP MLA Kuldeep imprisonment on December lawyer were grievously injured. no incident of stray animals ESingh Sengar has been dis- 20, 2019 and Sengar has been Both were airlifted to Delhi destroying agricultural fields in qualified as the member of deemed disqualified from that for treatment and the family the state. Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, date. Election Commission alleged that Kuldeep Sengar State Jal Shakti Minister Dr following his conviction in the sources said the bypolls would had masterminded the acci- Mahendra Singh, replying to a rape case by a Delhi session’s be held for Bangarmau seat dent. However, the CBI did question in UP Assembly, cat- court in December. soon. not find any evidence of egorically said that there was no Sengar is the second MLA Sengar is a four-term MLA, Sengar’s involvement in the incident of stray animals elected on the BJP ticket in who was accused of rape by a accident. destroying standing crops. 2017 UP Assembly elections to girl from his village (Makhi). The Supreme Court had He also refused to entertain be disqualified from the mem- The girl attempted self-immo- ordered that all cases related to the demand of SP member Dr bership following conviction in lation outside the Chief the rape case be heard in Delhi, Manoj Kumar Pandey regard- a criminal case. Earlier, BJP Minister’s residence in April where a session’s court convict- ing compensation to the farm- MLA from Hamirpur in 2017 after the police did ed Kuldeep Sengar in the rape ers whose fields were destroyed, Bundelkhand region Ashok not take action on her com- case in December and award- saying there were no such Chandel was disqualified from plaint. ed him life sentence. norms and besides, no such the membership of UP The rape victim’s father, incident happened. Assembly in April 2019 after who was arrested by the police, The minister further the Allahabad High Court had died in police custody two claimed that the agriculture upheld his conviction in a days later, after he was beaten production of the state had murder case of 1998, in up in the lock-up allegedly by increased and was increasing which four brothers were Sengar’s brother Atul Sengar. every year, and it was an evi- killed. Following public outrage, the dence that standing crops were In a notification issued by Chief Minister had handed not being destroyed by stray the UP Vidhan Sabha over the case to the CBI, and animals. Secretariat on Tuesday, Sengar Kuldeep Sengar and his broth- However, the opposition has been deemed disqualified er Atul apart from others were members raised the issue of with effect from December 20, arrested. stray animals behind road acci- 2019, and his Bangarmau seat In July 2019, the rape vic- dents and farmers being killed in Unnao has been declared tim had met with a road in some of them. vacant. mishap in Rae Bareli. Her two
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Citizenship (Amendment) Act, For the third consecutive (CAA). day, Gokulpuri, the densely On the Kashmir issue, the populated area witnessed large- US President said “it is a thorn scale rioting as mobs damaged in many sides” and added two fire tenders and raised “every story has two sides.” incendiary slogans in strife- Trump said he is a good friend torn Maujpur and set a bike on of both Modi and Pakistan fire. Streets in many parts of the Prime Minister Imran Khan area were littered with stones, and repeated his offer to help bricks and burnt tyres, a mute resolve the Kashmir issue if he testimony to the spiraling vio- is asked. He also talked about lence and bloodshed that took Afghanistan pullout, H1B visa, on a communal colour on and a whole range of issues Monday. Such scenes were not with Modi. seen in the national Capital for Making these points at a decades as frenzied mobs Press conference, Trump said thrashed people on the road in $! !!! "! $ he discussed the issue of reli- Maujpur and also vented their gious freedom with the Prime ire on e-rickshaws and other Chandbagh, Khureji Khas and Police spokesperson said the has two children. His brother, Minister during his compre- vehicles. Many journalists were Bhajanpura. Three firemen also situation in north-east Delhi is Mohammed Imran, overcome hensive talks and that the heckled and told to go back. A received injuries while dousing under control, even as several with grief, said they were both Indian leader wants people to journalist working with a local flames in the area. Police has parts of the national Capital in the handicrafts business. have this freedom. channel was shot at while some registered 11 FIRs. continued to reel under vio- “He had gone to get some Describing Modi as a “ter- other scribes were injured. Union Home Minister lence. food for his children. Someone rific” leader and India as a Even as the Delhi Police Amit Shah convened a meeting “11 FIRs have been regis- told me he had been shot. I “tremendous country,” Trump undertook steps to quell the with Delhi Lieutenant tered in connection with the couldn’t believe it as I had met said, “We did talk about reli- continuing violence in several Governor Anil Baijal, Chief violence. We are responding to him barely an hour earlier. I gious freedom. Prime Minister ! " # "! areas of north-east Delhi on Minister Arvind Kejriwal, incidents involving anti-social kept calling him... I then rushed Modi wants people to have reli- $ Tuesday, incidents of arson Delhi Police chief Amulya elements. Sufficient force has to GTB Hospital where I was gious freedom in India...If you continued on Tuesday evening Patnaik to address the issue. been deployed in north-east told that he is dead. My world look back, India has worked with Modi on the second and issue as a “big problem” talked with Modi about his in the Chandbagh area. Rioters Following the clashes, Delhi. The Rapid Action Force has crashed around me,” he told hard for religious freedom.” the last day of his visit, said between India and Pakistan, he country’s peace deal with the set afire shops and pelted stones schools were shut and fearful (RAF) and Central Reserve reporters, sobbing inconsolably However, when asked if he these were great and fantastic said it is “a thorn in a lot of Taliban, and said that India will in a fresh wave of violence even residents stayed indoors as Police Force (CRPF) have also outside the hospital. discussed the violent incidents two days. “I’m gonna be not at people’s sides” and reiterated like to see it happen. as the police used tear gas to restless crowds roamed the been deployed,” Randhawa Mohammed Imran blamed here during his visit, he said all controversial because...I his offer to mediate between Continued on Page 6 disperse the crowds. streets, seemingly unmindful of said, adding that senior police BJP leader Kapil Mishra’s tweet, that he did not discuss indi- don’t want to blow the two days the two countries to ease the Paramilitary forces have been prohibitory orders restricting officers are monitoring the sit- giving Delhi Police an ultima- vidual attacks with Modi and plus two days of travel on one tension. deployed to bring the situation the assembly of more than uation. tum to clear the streets of pro- “that is up to India”. answer, one little answer, like “If anything I can do to &$%* under control. four people. Meanwhile, the Among those killed was testers and saying people would Asked about his position John will ask me one simple mediate, I will do,” he said, Since Monday, 13 people, pleas relating to the north-east Vinod Kumar, a resident of be quiet only until US President on the CAA, the President question and you will blow it adding that Pakistan figured in ! + ( !+ * including Delhi Police Head Delhi violence, which has Ghonda who was brought dead Donald Trump is in India. said, “I don’t want to discuss out and that will be the end of his talks with Modi. “I have Constable Ratan Lal, have died claimed 10 lives, reached the to hospital and whose body is Meanwhile, the Delhi that, I want to leave that to the trip. You won’t even talk good equation with Pakistan !57 while around 200 people have Supreme Court and the Delhi at the morgue of the Jag Police on Tuesday appealed to India. I hope they will do the about the trip. So I will be very PM Imran Khan. They are been injured, including 56 High Court on Tuesday and Parvesh Hospital. Also killed residents of city to maintain right thing for the people of conservative in my answers if working to control cross-bor- New Delhi: A heated exchange police personnel, in the clash- they are likely to be heard on was Mohammad Furkan from peace and harmony in the India.” you don’t mind,” Trump said. der terrorism,” he said. took place between the US es between pro and anti-CAA Wednesday. Kardampuri, near Jafrabad, national Capital. Trump, who held talks Describing the Kashmir The US President also president and CNN journalist groups at Jafrabad, Maujpur, Mandeep Randhawa, Delhi who got married in 2014 and Continued on Page 6 Jim Acosta at a Press confer- ence here on Tuesday after Donald Trump raised ques- 5 *! % (+ ,- tions over the integrity of the & ! TV network. ! +++ Trump also spoke of an ‘apology’ CNN reportedly ! %5 !+! made recently for reporting ! ' false information. Acosta shot back, “Mr President, I think ( "2!"*$ energy, the Prime Minister that our record on delivering , ""$ ($, $ "2!"*$ said the unprecedented and the truth is a lot better than , ""$ ($, $ "2!"*$ ndia and the US on Tuesday historic welcome given to yours sometimes, if you don’t elhi Chief Minister Arvind Idecided to take their strong Trump in India will be remem- mind me stating.” DKejriwal on Tuesday said he Union Ministry of ties to comprehensive global bered. He also said the relations the meeting with Union Home THome Affairs (MHA) on partnership level with focus on between the two countries are Minister Amit Shah was posi- Tuesday appointed SN increasing bilateral defence not merely confined to tive and all parties have stressed Shrivastava, a 1985 batch and security cooperation Governments but are people- 5 & on restoring peace in the Indian Police Service (IPS) besides energy security after driven. /! !) ! !( national Capital. officer of the Arunachal, Goa, talks between Prime Minister Describing India-US rela- Trump announced that the (! !#'!!' Talking to the media after Mizoram and Union Territories Narendra Modi and visiting US tions as “one of the most two countries have finalised $!'!#'!'! the meeting, Kejriwal said, (AGMUT) cadre, as the Special President Donald Trump here. important partnerships” of the defence deals worth $3 billion L( ! ! (! ! <' “Meeting with HM Amit Shah Commissioner of Police Law While Modi described the rela- 21st century, Modi said increas- and asserted that their focus ''M! ! )!(! !( was positive and it was decid- and Order in Delhi as the sit- tionships as “one of the most ing the bilateral defence and was on having a comprehensive L!( !''!( !!'( M ed that all parties will take steps uation in the national Capital important partnerships,” security cooperation is a very trade deal. to restore peace. The police are remained grim on Tuesday. Trump said the two countries key aspect of this relationship. The relations between the /! !) ! doing their bit and HM has % $ ! $ #! Shrivastava, posted as have made “wonderful deal”. He also announced that the two two countries have never been !(!L )! / (! !('M assured that whatever force is &!! ! ! ! CPRF DG (Training), has been India signed a three billion countries decided to have com- as good as they are now, Trump '!! ! !' needed, will be provided”. !" &' ! $$"! ( asked to join his new duties in dollar deal for procuring from prehensive global partnership, said, adding that the countries / (<'! /('!K The Home Minister on Delhi immediately. He handled the USA naval multi-role heli- giving a strong fillip to strate- have made “wonderful deal”. ''/!!'! !!( Tuesday held a meeting to dis- Governor Anil Baijal, Kejriwal, deployed in the violence-affect- volatile situation in J&K. copters and Apache attack heli- gic ties. Modi said as far as bilater- !(!( ' '!( cuss the prevailing situation in Commissioner of Police ed areas if needed. But every- Shrivastava will take over copters for the Army. The two Addressing the media at a al trade is concerned, there ! ! !2' )( the national Capital after vio- Amulya Patnaik, Congress body has decided to rise above as the Delhi Police sides also inked three MoUs in joint Press meet after his one on have been positive talks $!'!/'! !'!' lence in north-east Delhi over leader Subhash Chopra, BJP’s their party politics and work Commissioner on February the fields of mental health, safe- one talk with Trump covering between the two commerce !7 ! ! ! ' 'A the CAA left 13 people, includ- Manoj Tiwari and Ramvir towards reinstating peace in the 29, when his batchmate and ty of medical products and entire range of issues, includ- Ministers. )!!!L(! M ing a head constable, dead. Bidhuri attended the meeting. city,” he said. current chief Amulya Patnaik energy. ing defence, security, trade and Continued on Page 6 L )!! ('(!B M Delhi’s Lieutenant “The Army will also be Continued on Page 6 will retire. Q$ " R % 4* ( %1 +*+ +(+ $ % *+ - . (+.! Q01 * $ +2RQ )+R ) $ *)) , ""$ ($, $ "2!"*$ favourite cartoon?” Later the US First Lady he US First Lady, Melania said the “Happiness ( * #2 regime. As per information, a TTrump, who visited a Delhi Curriculum” is inspiring and As per information, the probe has been ordered Government school on has set a “healthy and positive” hief Minister Yogi investigation of the case has against Dr Edal Prasad (assis- Tuesday to have first-hand example for educators. CAdityanath has ordered a been handed over to Sudhir tant geologist, Shamli, cur- experience of the unique Excited students dressed in probe against five mining Dubey, senior drilling engi- rently posted in “Happiness Curriculum”, vir- traditional attire welcomed department officials, includ- neer of Directorate of Muzaffarnagar), Arvind tually turned herself into a Melania at the school that was ing two assistant geologists, Geology and Mining. Kumar (assistant geologist, student by joining the school- decked up with floral garlands. in connection with illegal The charges include Kaushambi, currently posted children in the class activities. She was all smiles as she joined mining, official sources said ignoring government rules in Chandauli), Moinuddin Along with the students, the students in three class- on Tuesday. and transparency while (geologist/mining officer, Melania participated in medi- rooms, where she was briefed The Central Bureau of carrying on with Hamirpur, currently posted tation, storytelling and other by the teachers. Melania inter- Investigation (CBI) has illegal mining, giving benefits in Lucknow Headquarters), relaxing activities at Sarvodaya acted with the children, before already registered cases through personal relation- Pankaj Singh (mining Co-Educational Senior enjoying boisterous dance per- against the accused and is ships, incurring loss inspector, Deoria, currently Secondary School at Moti Bagh formances by the youngsters. probing their involvement in to treasury and renewal of posted as Mirzapur in South Delhi. After lighting the ceremo- the crime. lease. mining officer) Vijay Melania was surprised to nial lamp, the First Lady took The officials were found The state government has Kumar Maurya (assistant see the inquisitiveness of the a tour of the school, heading to involved in illegal mining in appointed senior drilling geologist / mining officer, curious kindergarten students a reading room for class 4 stu- Shamli, Kaushambi, engineer, Mining and Deoria) and in-charge of who asked her many questions, dents where she attended a sto- Hamirpur and Deoria when Geology Directorate, Sudhir Sonbhadra. like “How big is America?” “Is rytelling session. they were posted there during Dubey as the investigating A case has also been filed it very far?” “Which is your Continued on Page 6 ) ! ! * !"! ( the previous Samajwadi Party officer. against them by CBI. !"#!$!$ ) * +5 .& !
( $ $ * #2 fire during the scuffle. Party of India on Tuesday ( $ $ * #2 According to Additional SP family members, was found The police had detained appealed to people to maintain (Philibhit) Rohit Mishra, who missing. He said they were n wake of violence in Aligarh two persons, including the peace and brotherhood. The n a sensational incident, reached the spot along with making efforts to trace the Iand Delhi over CAA, the advocate. On Monday the party also expressed condo- Ipriest of a temple in Ballia local police and investigated other priest so that it could be Lucknow police on Tuesday police registered a case against lence on deaths in Delhi vio- was found hacked to death the case, the priest went to the confirmed whether his disap- intensified vigilance around over 10 persons for their lence. under mysterious circum- temple for morning prayers on pearance had anything to do Hussainabad Clock Tower in involvement in the incident but In an official communiqué stances on Tuesday morning. Tuesday. He said circumstan- with the killing, or some other Thakurganj. they were yet to be arrested. released from Lucknow, the Senior officers rushed to the tial evidence hinted that criminals were involved. Police spokesman Vaibhav Sources in police depart- party said the BJP government spot to supervise investigation assailants were also present in He said that on the com- Singh said the Thakurganj ment disclosed that local intel- and RSS were in a uncomfort- and the body was sent for the temple at that time and plaint of the manager of the police had been directed to ligence officials had been asked able situation as the protests autopsy. they attacked him with sharp- trust, which runs the temple, increase the number of visits to to collect inputs about the against CAA-NPR-NRC were Reports said that Vishnu edged weapons. they registered a case against the protest venue and focus on protesters. “The police have getting massive support of Brahmchari, who hailed from A milkman spotted the unidentified persons and were maintaining peace at any cost. been asked to ensure that anti- public. “The BJP and its frontal Rajasthan, was the priest at body lying in a pool of blood. making efforts to get some No addition police force social elements do not reach organisations are now using Balaji Temple in Bisalpur area He raised an alarm after which clue which could help them was added to the exiting the protest site to disturb police and their cadre trained of Philibhit for the last few local police were informed. zero in on the accused. A case strength of cops deployed peace. The police kept a close workers to defame the anti- years. On Monday morning, Mishra said another priest was registered in this regard around the Clock Tower,” he tab on those present at the CAA stir by levelling allega- he was found murdered under was also engaged for the same while further investigations said. He rubbished the reports ! %# Clock Tower and also those tions of violence. This way, mysterious circumstances. temple and he, along with his were on. of high alert having been visiting the scene in support of they want to divide the society sounded by the Lucknow and other neighbouring sta- a group clash was reported a the protesters. The police also on communal lines,” party police in view of the anti-CAA tions in Old City would fre- couple of days ago. On acted cautiously while allowing leader Girish said. 5&48 stir. He added that the vigi- quent the venue to take stock February 23, two groups of vol- the volunteers to help the pro- He said the supporters of lance was intensified only at of the situation. unteers present near the Clock testers,” the sources said. RSS lobbed stones on anti- Clock Tower. On Tuesday, the police Tower had a fierce fight. Meanwhile, accusing BJP CAA protesters and later used (+ #"" $ Singh explained that the heaved a sigh of relief as there During the brawl, an advocate and RSS of spreading commu- police force to intimidate those UP Housing Development police teams of Thakurganj was no untoward incident after had opened two rounds of nal hatred, the Communist protesting peacefully. Board (UPHDB) is giving an opportunity to those who have not deposited their installments +( ( till now. Now they can deposit !" #"% & their money online or offline at ) ($( ( its head office or district offices across the state from March 5 Lucknow (PNS): A Barabanki to 6. It was disclosed in a press native was murdered and his ' ()() + # ( ) ' # release issued by the office of body was dumped alongside a Housing Commissioner here road in Gosainganj. The body on Tuesday. They can settle was recovered on Tuesday ( $ $ * #2 Subsequently, a group of prints. “At both the places, the ern UP. The ED reports said their financial issues with one- morning. The victim, identified students from Aligarh Muslim violence started with stone- that major transactions had time settlement (OTS). A rebate as Santosh Tiwari (40) of With the state, mainly University (AMU) also met pelting. As crowds swelled, taken place from PFI’s main of two per cent rebate will be / P ! $ &1212 Haidergarh, was a loader driver. western towns, having been Bhim Army and PFI leaders. the rioters, many of them account in Delhi. PFI’s nation- given to the defaulters in case Prima facie, there were wounds put on high alert in the wake The report said that a large del- armed, resorted to arson and al headquarters is located in they settle the issue with OTS. other contests, and was short- CRS later carried out an inspec- on the head and nose and it was of recent violence in Delhi, UP egation, led by Bhim Army, looted shops. “In Aligarh, Shaheen Bagh, which has been The defaulters will be given 11 listed among the 50 students. tion of Sidhauli, Kamlapur, suspected that he was intelligence agencies have sus- later reached a religious place shops were looted in Khair witnessing anti-CAA protests per cent rebate in case they Khairabad railway stations hacked to death. pected the involvement of in the heart of the town and road area, while in Delhi’s for quite some time. Links deposit two-thirds of the total ( , before he reached Sitapur rail- As per reports, Visheshwar, Popular Front of India (PFI) started removing posters and Jaffrabad locality, a petrol between PFI leaders and amount with OTS. If the Commissioner, Railway way station where he inaugurat- a guard of Rehmat Nagar village and Bhim Army activists in raising slogans against the pump was set on fire and sev- office-bearers of Bhim Army defaulters fail to deposit the Safety (North-Eastern Railway ed the electrification depot. A in Gosainganj, spotted the body subversive activities. government. When the police eral shops looted. The violent were also established by the installments during this period Division), Mohammed Latif speed trail at 100 kph on railway when he was returning home Sources in the state intel- intervened, the agitated crowd protesters targeted policemen. ED. Reports said that of time, their properties will be Khan inspected the 25,000 Volt tracks between Sitapur and after night shift. After he ligence agencies said that the started pelting the police force In Delhi, a head constable, Mohammed Pervez Ahmed, seized under the UPHDB Act AC electrified railway section at Daliganj was also conducted. informed the police, a team sleuths had gone through call with stones. Later, violence Ratan Lal, died while DCP state president of PFI (Delhi) 1965. Daliganj in Lucknow on reached the place. The police detail records (CDRs) of a also started in Upper Court Amit Sharma was seriously is a key participant in Shaheen Tuesday. The electrification of #+,/%&%& recovered an Aadhaar card few mobile numbers being and Jamalpur areas of the city injured in targeted attacks,” Bagh protest. Pervez is also #" $ rail section was completed in the ‘Anubhuti 2020’, the annu- from his possession after which used by PFI and Bhim Army where large-scale protests they said. linked with several WhatsApp The Uttar Pradesh Metro recent past. He was accompa- al cultural fest of Shri his identity was ascertained. activists and subsequently against CAA were already “In Aligarh, inspector groups of Bhim Army. Book Fair-2020 has been nied by senior railway officials, Ramswaroop Memorial The police later contacted his found their involvement in a underway. Ravindra Kumar Singh and Meanwhile, IG (Law and extended till March 1. including DRM (NER, Lucknow University, kicked off on family members to inform series of incidents of violence, “A series of violent inci- several constables were Order) Vijay Bhushan con- Commuters and book lovers division) Monica Agnihotri, Tuesday. Chancellor Pankaj them about the incident. including arson and firing, in dents erupted simultaneously attacked by the mob. The anti- firmed that senior officers of can buy their favorite books principal chief project director Agarwal, Pro Chancellor Pooja It surfaced that Santosh Delhi’s northeast area in the at different places. It seems it CAA protesters also destroyed communally sensitive districts from 11 am to 9 pm till March DC Pandey, chief project direc- Agarwal, and Vice-Chancellor worked with a Chinhat resident past two days besides in parts (stone-pelting) was organised state property, including police like Noida, Ghaziabad, 1 at Hazratganj metro station. tor Sanjeev Sehgal, and chief sig- AK Singh inaugurated the and used to drive the loader of western UP. and linked with violence that vehicles,” the sources said. Aligarh, Meerut, Azamgarh, nal engineer RN Singh. He also event. Directors, deans of var- between Lucknow and Sources said that a report erupted in northeast Delhi. We Earlier, a report sent by the Moradabad, Bareilly etc have $ carried out an inspection ious departments and faculty Barabanki. of the intelligence report are verifying some crucial Enforcement Directorate (ED) been put on high alert. Navya Varshney, a Class III between Daliganj and members motivated the stu- revealed that on Sunday, Bhim phone call data,” a senior offi- to the Ministry of Home He said instructions have student of City Montessori Mohibullapur railway stations dents and boosted their morale. Army officials, who staged a cer posted in Aligarh revealed. Affairs said PFI transferred been given to make adequate School, Gomti Nagar Campus and Bakshi-Ka-Talab and This year, the theme of the fest protest in Ambedkar Park in The sources also said that money from its account to sev- deployment of police force I, has been given Aatriya railway sections. The is ‘Carnival’. Aligarh, met PFI officials after the timing and pattern of eral people involved in anti- and deal sternly with anyone away ‘Cutest Kids submitting a memorandum CAA-related violence in Delhi CAA protests. A total of 73 trying to disturb peace and of India’ award. to the city magistrate. and Aligarh has similar foot- bank were identified in west- communal harmony. Navya was the lone candidate from Lucknow selected in the ! + ! ) (!+ * * +$ first round of Cutestkids.com competition (Season 5). She ( $ $ * #2 there was no one in the he went to Ghaila Bridge at The SP (Rural) said that proved her mettle in the second school. A police spokesman IIM road and climbed a tree the throat of the girl was slit by round of the competition held primary school teacher said Shukla stood on a table while holding the dupatta of the miscreants with some in Mumbai, participating in a # %!*( 34 5 Awas found hanging inside to tie the rope to a hook in the his wife. He made the noose sharp-edged weapon. He said photo shoot, ramp walk and a classroom, in Thakurganj ceiling. The police sent the even as his wife cried for help. the police had sent details on Tuesday afternoon. body for autopsy and Before commuters could related to the girl to neigh- Though police claimed that informed family members of respond, Vinay hanged him- bouring police stations and the teacher ended his life, they the deceased. self. were also taking help of social failed to explain the reason. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old media to expedite the identi- As per reports, Ravindra man ended his life in front of )$-$ $ fication process. Kumar Shukla (49) of his wife with whom he had a . , “The victim appeared to Rajajipuram was posted at a verbal spat minutes ago, in ( , be aged around 20 years and primary school in Lalabagh, Madiaon on Tuesday. The An unidentified girl was her clothes were found intact,” Thakurganj. On Tuesday, he deceased was identified as found murdered in Malihabad sources said. Villagers sus- hanged himself from the ceil- Vinay Kumar Rawat of police station area on Tuesday, pected that the girl was ing of a classroom after the Bakshi-Ka-Talab. fuelling speculations of sexu- killed after being subjected to school was over. As per reports, Vinay, al assault. The victim had torture. The Thakurganj SHO along with his wife Laxmi, deep cut wounds around her Meanwhile, a youth, iden- said Shukla was found hang- who is an employee of a gov- throat. The police were yet to tified as Umesh Yadav (25), ing from the ceiling with a ernment department, had vis- ascertain the identity of the ended his life at his house in rope tied around his neck. ited a restaurant in Madiaon girl. Inspector Siyaram Verma Kakori on Tuesday. Police said “We reached the scene and reached IIM road. said the body appeared to be Umesh was under depression and found Shukla hanging. It Quoting eyewitnesses and one-day old. He said the body as he was undergoing treat- appeared to be a case of sui- wife of the deceased, the was recovered near railway ment at KGMU’s Lari cide, but the reason is yet to Madiaon SHO said Vinay tracks in Faridipur village. Cardiology for heart disease. be ascertained,” the SHO said. had a verbal spat with Laxmi The inspector confirmed that Police sent the body for He added that the incident over some issue near an apart- there were deep cut wounds autopsy and started further took place around 3 pm when ment. Irked over some issue, around throat. investigations. P )! (#'Q !') !' + ') . + / 0) ))% )') '!' '
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( $ $ again written to the "2!"*$ Department of Military Affairs on February 24 requesting " , - " aking a serious note of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Tpolice and the Central and Ministry of Home Affairs armed police forces (MHA) to issue following ( "2!"*$ to PM and the HM blaming Referring to the riots in your parties but leaders of the Shah and Chief Minister peace will allay apprehensions (CAPF)donning Army pattern guidelines for immediate BJP's Kapil Mishra for the northeast Delhi over the society so that harmony, peace Arvind Kejriwal. among the public that the uniform while deployed on implementation," sources said ondemning the violence in violence in northeast Delhi Citizenship (Amendment) Act and non-violence prevail," he "There is no place for vio- incidents of the last two days law and order duties, the Army here on Tuesday. CDelhi, the Congress on and his open call to forcibly that continued for the third said. lence in Gandhi ji's India... are 'Badla' (revenge) against has written to the Defence The guidelines requested Tuesday demanded that the remove protesters from vari- day, and demanded stern The Congress party will Today there is a need to estab- the people of Delhi for the Ministry to take suitable action include that combat dress Prime Minister, the Home ous sites. action against the culprits, the stand with the Centre and the lish peace on the ground and election results. to ask the concerned forces to should not be worn by CAPFs Minister and the Chief "This is Gandhi, Nehru, party stated unabated vio- Delhi government in every maintain brotherhood," he In this context, action refrain from putting on such across India while being Minister of Delhi come for- Patel's India, can any Indian lence and incidents of stone- way to maintain brotherhood said. against Kapil Mishra will bring uniforms. This move came employed to handle law and ward to ensure peace and accept this mindless violence? pelting and murder in the and harmony in the society, he CPI(M) leader Brinda confidence to the people that after some CAPF and Police order situations as also while maintain brotherhood while Congress appeals to the peo- national capital have shattered said. Karat in a letter to Modi and you are indeed taking impar- personnel deployed with Delhi being deployed in urban areas rising above partisan politics. ple of Delhi to maintain com- the nation. "Do not fail this country Shah demanded immediate tial steps for peace and against police to address anti-Citizen affected by terrorism, as the The grand old party alleged munal harmony and thwart all "Our appeal to the prime because you belong to differ- arrest of those who incited vio- troublemakers. Amendment Act (CAA) surroundings do not demand that there is a larger conspir- attempts of the forces dividing minister, the home minister ent political parties," Surjewala lence on the streets of nation- All those involved in protest in the national Capital such a requirement. acy by a section of people in the country on the basis of reli- and the Delhi chief minister is, said, adding this was a sincere al Capital. She said the need of spreading hatred and on February 23 were seen "Use of distinctly different certain political parties to gion," Congress' chief can you rise to the occasion, appeal "on behalf of people of the hour was an impartial and violence, regardless of their wearing Army pattern combat disruptive dress, both in colour make Delhi as the national spokesperson Randeep leave aside your political par- Delhi and the country" to just intervention to ensure political connections and fatigues. and pattern, by CAPFs and Capital of riots Surjewala said at AICC Press tisanship and views, and Prime Minister Narendra peace in the national capital. colour, should be arrested," “Wearing of combat dress State Police forces should be The Left parties too wrote conference. become really not leaders of Modi, Home Minister Amit "Your intervention for Karat said. by CAPFs and State Police restricted only to employment forces may be misinterpreted as in jungle terrain in Left Wing most parts of the torso hence, Sources also said the sale open market should establish ing accessories and 2016. increasing trend of CAPFs and the Army being deployed for Extremist (LWE) affected the BPJs should be of plain of Army pattern clothes in the identity and maintain a record accoutrements, are being sold, The Army has from time to State Police forces wearing internal security duties and areas," they said adding the Khaki colour and not of com- open market needs to be reg- of personnel to whom the as proposed by the time raised the issue with the combat uniforms similar to election. Indian Army has Bullet Proof Jackets (BPJ) cover bat colour. ulated and private vendors in Army pattern clothes, includ- home ministry on March 31, defence ministry on the the Army pattern. ." / 3 !'('!' !! !/ !4 # ! ( "2!"*$ institutions about the "Section ( "2!"*$ measures, the ( "2!"*$ involved in various financial 75 of the Rights of the Persons Health Ministry transactions with other co- he Court of Chief with Disabilities Act (RPDA), n a strange co-incidence, strengthened he CBI on Tuesday arrest- accused persons including pub- TCommissioner for Persons ! 2016 that mandates the CCPD Ifive Supreme Court judges First Aid Post of Ted Rahul Grover, a private lic servants. with Disabilities (CCPD) has on its own motion or on appli- have been diagnosed with CGHS at the person, on the allegations of After taking over the case, issued notice to the Delhi- cation of any aggrieved person swine flu (H1N1 infection). Supreme Court working as conduit of gun searches were also earlier con- based central medical institu- view and selected in 2019, she or otherwise to look into the However, following treatment, premises and the dealers and officials of various ducted at the premises of tions, Safdarjung Hospital and has now been declared unfit by complaints inter-alia, with now three of them have fully court rooms and districts of the erstwhile Jammu accused which led to recovery VMM College, for allegedly the hospital medical board respect to matters relating to recovered while two others residences are & Kashmir. of incriminating documents. denying teaching job to a dis- based on her disability. Taking deprivation of PwDs." continue to be under home iso- being sani- Grover was produced "The Central Bureau of abled doctor despite her clear- up her case, Doctors with Dr Satendra Singh from lation and are recuperating. tized."All the before the designated court in Investigation has arrested a ing an exam and interview for Disabilities group had written Doctors with Disabilities said In a statement here, the judges were pro- Srinagar that remanded him to private person on the allega- the post. to Unions Ministers that Dr Nonita had applied for Union Health Ministry said on vided treatment as per the measures was disseminated to 10-day CBI custody, officials tions of working as conduit of A wheelchair user with a Thawarchand Gehlot and the post of Senior Resident Tuesday that several preventive protocol. Prophylactic treat- all concerned. A H1N1 sensi- said. Gun Dealers & officials of var- 70 per cent disability due to Harsh Vardhan as well as the under the General Category on measures have been initiated at ment was also given to all who tisation workshop for lawyers The CBI had taken over ious districts of the then State multiple sclerosis Dr Nonita CCPD. a regular basis in the physiol- the apex court premises to have come in contact with and other staff members will the investigation of the case of J&K and also indulged in Gangwani, an MD in physiol- Now, the CCPD under the ogy department of New Delhi's check the situation after the them including their family also be conducted by the from the State police on the various financial transactions ogy, teaches the subject at a Union Social and Welfare VMM College and Safdarjung judges were diagnosed having members. Ministry of Health at Bar allegations that during the with other co-accused persons medical college in Ghaziabad. Ministry in a notice dated Hospital. contracted the H1N1 infection. "All five judges were kept in Council of India's office on period 2012 to 2016, the including public servants in an She had applied for the post of February 24, to the MS of the "She cleared the written Chief Justice of India S A home isolation. Of these, three Wednesday. Deputy Commissioners of var- on-going investigation of a Senior Resident under the Safdarjung Hospital and exam and interview and was Bobde too held a meeting with judges have already resumed Although, H1N1 is a sea- ious districts of Jammu and case," the CBI said in a state- General Category on a regular VMMC directed them to sub- selected in 2019. Yet three the judges of the apex court and their duty and two continue to sonal infection which usually Kashmir had fraudulently and ment. The arrested accused basis in the physiology depart- mit their comments to the months and two medical suggested that lawyers and be under home isolation/obser- occurs every year with two illegally issued bulk arms was produced before the com- ment of VMM College and court within fifteen days along assessments later she has been court staffs be vaccinated to vation and are recovering," the peaks (one in January to March licenses in lieu of monetary petent court at Srinagar and Safdarjung Hospital. with the reservation roaster found unfit by the hospital curb the infection. statement said. and other between July and consideration. was remanded to 10 days police However, even after clear- from the year 1996 till date. medical board based on her As a part of the preventive Awareness on preventive September). Grover was also allegedly custody, it added. ing the written exam and inter- It reminded the medical disability." , $ ($0 , EF(!3!1 / ( ! ) .# ) '() "0'1) 0+ ( "2!"*$ are of BJP and NCP, the Congress and Shiv Sena have ( !! (! !D-!1 one each and one is an independent. In the changed he Election Commission on Tuesday announced scenario, the alliance parties in the state government # '" / "# ' +% ( + ( "2!"*$ Fellowship Award and Tthat biennial elections of 55 members of Rajya are likely to get the maximum seats together. In West Biotechnology Social Sabha from 17 States retiring in April 2020 includ- Bengal, there are five vacacies and all are likely to go he Department of Development Award, said an ing seven from Maharashtra, six from Tamil Nadu, with the ruling TMC. (, "2!"*$ was "free to reclaim the appearing for the TBiotechnology (DBT) official from the DBT. five from Bihar, four from Andhra Pradesh and two In Gujarat, the terms of the four seats expire on land" for building and Maharashtra Government under the Ministry of Science The DBT Foundation day each from Telangana, Haryana and Chhattisgarh will April 9. While the ruling BJP currently holds three he Supreme Court was securing the road with a and its authorities, opposed & Technology will be cele- lecture will be delivered by be held on March 26. Of these, BJP currently has 18 of the four seats, one of them is held by Congress. The Ttold on Tuesday that caveat that "they shall how- the submission and said brating its 34th Foundation eminent scientist Dr D MPs, while the Congress has 11. The rest of the seats three BJP MPs whose term will end include Chunibhai Mumbai's civic body BMC ever not carry out any that minimum requisite Day on February 26 here Balasubramaian, Emeritus belong to other parties. In all, BJP has 82 MPs in the Gohel from Junagadh, Shambhuprasad Tundiya was violating its order by other development work land was being reclaimed wherein various prestigious Director, LV Prasad Eye Rajya Sabha, while the Congress has 46 MPs. from Ahmedabad and Lalsinh Vadodia from Anand. reclaiming more land than until further orders of this for the project. awards to encourage and Institute, Hyderabad. According to the EC, the counting will take place Madhusudan Mistry is the Congress MP who will required for the ambitious court." "Can I stand in sea and recognise the contribution of "The biotechnology sector the same day. The Commission will issue the noti- retire on April 9. 14,000 crore coastal road A bench, headed by build road," Rohatgi said, scientists working in various in India has evolved over the fication on March 6 with March 18 being set as the Among those who are retiring are K Selvaraj, project to connect Marine Chief Justice SA Bobde, adding that for construc- research institutes and univer- last three decades and has last date for withdrawal of nominations. The 17 states Tiruchi Siva, S Muthukaruppan, Rangarajan and Vijila Drive area in south to sub- was informed by senior tion of the coastal road sities among others will be made significant contribution include Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Sathyananth from Tamil Nadu, Mohd Ali Khan, Thota urban Borivali in north. advocate Shyam Divan, minimum facilities were given away by Minister for in various sectors especially Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, Bihar, Seetharam Laxmi and K Keshava Rao from Andhra The top court on appearing for those oppos- needed. S&T Dr Harsh Vardhan. health, agriculture etc. Due to Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Pradesh and KVP Ramachandra Rao and Garikapati December 17 last year had ing the project, that only 22 The bench then asked Some of the DBT BRITE enormous support received Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur Rajasthan and Mohan Rao from Telangana. stayed the Bombay High hectares of costal land was the parties to file an affi- Awards are Har Gobind both from government & pri- Meghalaya. In Andhra Pradesh, the ruling YSR Congress is Court's decision to quash needed to be reclaimed for davit saying whether 95 Khorana-Innovative Young vate sector biotechnology sec- Prominent leaders among those retiring are likely to win all the four seats, taking its number to the Coastal Road Zone building the road, but 75 hectare land was needed to Biotechnologist Award, S. tor has seen a rapid growth NCP leader Sharad Pawar, Union minister Ramdas six from two earlier (CRZ) clearances granted hectares more was being be reclaimed for construc- Ramachandran-National amounting to an annual Athawale (RPI-Athawale), Congress veteran In Bihar, JD-U has three of the five retiring mem- to the Brihanmumbai reclaimed for it. tion of the coastal road Bioscience Award for Career growth rate of nearly 20%. Motilal Vora and former union minister Vijay Goel bers - Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Kahkashan Municipal Corporation's Solicitor General project and fixed the mat- Development, Janaki Ammal India is rated among top 12 (BJP). Parveen and Ram Nath Thakur. The other two, RK (BMC) project. It had Tushar Mehta and senior ter for hearing after two Natioanl Women Bioscientist biotechnology destinations in Of the seven MPs retiring from Maharashtra, two Sinha and CP Thakur, are from the BJP. also said that the BMC advocate Mukul Rohatgi, weeks. Award, Tata Innovative the world," the official added.
$ !/)!'!( %! / ( ! !, ! ('!C !!D! '! ! ! 6' ( "2!"*$ requires to be pursued further. These innovation o ensure that people living in revolve around the needs ( "2!"*$ ('!!3A! '' ! ! A Tthe hilly regions of Ladakh do of the people, he added. not have to shiver in the bone-chill- The system, which s the lifestyle diseases continue !( (! !(! '(! ing cold as temperature falls as low works 24×7 to maintain Ato pose health burden across the A!3 ) 'A!'((!((! ! as -20 degree C, plans are afoot to the room temperature in world, experts from India as well as install eco-friendly solar-powered the range of 15-20°C from abroad have acknowledged '!! ! '((!( !!'( ) PCM (Phase Change Material) throughout the day and the efficacy of the herbal drugs in !' )'!/(!(!! ' integrated space heating system by night, developed by Pluss treating the non-communicable dis- ) ! !/'! !) the next winters in tourists shelters, Advanced Technologies, eases particularly diabetes which is homes and schools. Gurugram, and the pro- increasing at a rapid pace. A decision was taken in this totypes tested at the Indian the fluid in the copper pipe inte- Participating at the recently !'!'(/A!3!) )(!(! /( ! regard recently here at a meeting Institute of Technology, Mandi, grated with the evacuated tubes. As held seventh International Congress between the representatives from Himachal Pradesh can be a sus- the liquid vaporises and reaches the of the Society for (/ ! / '! / ! ! ('!'!( UT Ladakh and Department of tainable clean energy source for hill tip of the copper pipe, it heats the Ethnopharmacology here, Sitesh C /)'!) '(!(! ( ' Science and Technology (DST) areas providing for both heating air in contact with it. Bachar, Professor and Chairman, under the Union Ministry of and lighting needs. During the daytime, the excess Pharmacy Department in the Science and Technology which This system directly utilises heat from the collector is pulled by University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, managing diabetes by not only pro- effects. In our country, therefore Similarly, Director of Trigonella has helped designed the system. solar heat and has the potential to the duct fan. This enables the PCM stated that many modern medicines viding consistent blood sugar low- many researchers have focussed Labs in Australia Dr Dilip Ghosh "The developed system has be more efficient than converting to melt and the residual heat of the have been demonstrated to be ering effects but also acting as meta- screening natural sources that have dwelled on medicinal properties of the potential to meet the needs of solar light to electricity and then to collector controls the temperature strong radical scavengers but they bolic regulator. He pointed out that been intended with minimal side fenugreek seeds which has the gen- space heating in residential schools, heat following the photovoltaic in the room. Appropriate choice of are also carcinogenic and cause the herbal drug is the formulation of effects while being used in the treat- erally recognised as safe (GRAS) sta- tourist shelters and for a large num- generation route. PCM allows for temperature con- liver damage. five medicinal plants and developed ment of these diseases," he said at the tus in the USA and is as an effective ber of houses in Ladakh. The developed system which is trol in the room during sunshine Bachar was among many experts by the two labs of the CSIR. event organised by the Jamia and safe neutraceutical ingredient for The Ladakh government is 5m×4m in size consists of an hours. from around 40 countries such as Dr Peter O Ajagbouna, an expert Hamdard University. blood sugar management while Dr also keen to utilise innovations in evacuated tube collector (ETC) During off-sunshine hours, Canada and USA and representatives from Nigeria, spoke about the phar- Dr Sulukkana Noiprasert from Pradeep Visen who is from Toronto, clean energy needs for the people which acts as the solar collector in the air passage is diverted to allow from the industry who were here to macological effects of a plant - Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai Canada, shared results of clinical val- of Ladakh," said Umang Narula, which radiation is collected, a the air circulation within the room. deliberate on the strengths of the tra- Mausanga Cecropiodes - against University, Thailand in her study idation of medicinal herbs in the advisor to Lt. Governor of Ladakh duct fan which pulls the hot air "This compensates heat losses ditional medicine system and the cardiovascular diseases which he highlighted role of traditional management of Type-2 diabetes in Delhi, at a meeting where the from the solar air collector and from the room to the ambient. challenges it faces. In his study, has experimented on animal models Chinese medicine herbs as gut and cardiovascular disease risk fac- decision for installation was pushes it to the heat exchanger with Discharging cycle occurs during Bachar highlighted the evaluation of of hypertension myocardial infrac- microbiota modulation for Type 2 tors. taken. Phase Change Material, and the this part of the day. Heat collect- natural compounds found in plants tion and diabetes. diabetes which is characterized by According to the World Health Prof Ashutosh Sharma, PCM heat exchanger which is the ed in the PCM controls the tem- as effective drugs against hepatic "Cardiovascular diseases are the insulin resistance and low grade Organisation (WHO), heart dis- Secretary, DST said that meeting crucial part of the whole system, perature inside the room by pre- complications. leading cause of mortality in the inflammation. She warned that the eases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic water requirement along with explained an official from the venting temperature drop below 15 Dr Ikshit Sharma from AIMIL world today. prevalence is projected to increase to respiratory diseases, once linked space heating solutions is an DST. degrees C until around 7am", said Pharma spoke in details about the Although modern drugs are 9.9 per cent of the population by only to affluent societies, are now important niche area which The ETC solar collector heats the official. potential of herbal drug BGR-34 in effective, they have their adverse 2030. global, and the poor suffer the most. # !"#!$!$ + ( $ $ $1 " + + 90 +(7 ( / (, "2!"*$ premises of Jamia Millia : ! " Islamia University, has pro- (, 7 73 were its beneficiaries. “If this is women members of the BJP holding direct election of village court here on Tuesday ceeded to name the applicant the speed of implementation, it wore black aprons, which had sarpanchs was passed by a voice Adirected the Delhi police to ly barged into the university plea filed by All India Students’ (Kumar), who is a peace-loving he Maharashtra Assembly would take 470 months to clear slogans against the Uddhav vote. The Speaker then adjourned submit a specific status report campus and lathi-charged the Association (AISA) secretary citizen/student leader”. Twitnessed pandemonium on the debt of 35 lakh farmers,” he Thackeray government. the House for the day and the on the alleged police attacks on students. The case is being Chandan Kumar. The peti- It also sought directions to Tuesday after the opposition BJP said. Many assurances were given Chief Minister Uddhav Calling Attention notices were students inside the campus of investigated by the Delhi tioner has sought a court- the police to return Kumar’s accused the state government of to farmers. The present loan Thackeray was present during the postponed. Jamia Millia Islamia University Police’s Crime Branch. On monitored probe alleging that mobile phone, which was “not fulfilling” the assurances waiver is for farmers (whose crop Question Hour for some time. The farmers’ issue also led to during protests against the December 15 last year, protests the investigating agency was seized by the agency during his made to farmers, and demand- loan is up to Rs two lakh) till When he left, the opposition ruckus in the Legislative Council, Citizenship Amendment Act in the area against the shielding police personnel who questioning. The plea claimed ed a blanket loan waiver for all September 2019, the former chief shouted the slogan: “Chief where the BJP members criticised on December 15 last year. Citizenship (Amendment) Act had “wreaked havoc” on the that Kumar had to unlock his cultivators. minister said. Minister has ran away”. the state government’s farm loan Chief Metropolitan (CAA) turned violent. Four varsity’s premises. The Left- mobile phone due to pressure Following the din, the Lower “The unseasonal rains began The Speaker tried to contin- waiver scheme. Leader of Magistrate Gurmohina Kaur DTC buses, 100 private vehicles leaning student outfit’s leader from members of the investi- House was initially adjourned since October 2019. The farmers ue with the Question Hour, Opposition in the Council Pravin asked the investigating officer and 10 police bikes were dam- has been named as an accused gating agency. twice for 15 minutes each and who suffered crop losses (in while the BJP members shouted Darekar demanded that the loan to file the report by March 20. aged. Police had said that they in the case. Kumar’s plea, filed It also sought directions later for the day. Amid the noisy those rains) will not benefit,” he slogans against Thackeray and waiver issue be taken up on pri- The court also directed entered the campus while chas- through advocates Adit S Pujari to the police to ensure that a scenes, a bill was passedto reverse said. The ruling parties, before the government, and tore papers. ority. Council Chairman Ramraje the police to come with their ing the violent protesters who and Kriti Awasthi, sought mon- fair investigation is conduct- the previous government’s deci- coming to power, demanded Rs The women members climbed Nimbalkar asked Darekar to case diary on the next date of had taken shelter there, but the itoring of the probe “as the ed and appropriate material sion under which people direct- 25,000 per hectare for crop loss- the podium and gathered near raise the issue separately, but the hearing to show what investi- students had alleged they were investigating agency, while made available before any ly elected the village sarpanch es and current Finance Minister the Speaker’s seat. BJP leader refused to budge gation has been done against brutally beaten up by the cops. shielding its own policemen decision for coercive action is (village head). Ajit Pawar even assured Rs one Patole then asked the oppo- from his stand. the personnel who had alleged- The court was hearing a who wreaked havoc in the taken. Some other bills were also lakh per hectare, Fadnavis said. sition members to go back to BJP members Suresh Dhas, introduced and papers were “Why are farmers not getting their seats. “I will allow you to Bhai Girkar and Sujitsinh Thakur tabled before the House was a single penny now?” the senior speak, but you should also coop- also supported Darekar and !$!'('! adjourned for the day. The issue BJP leader asked. He demanded erate,” he said. State Sports demanded that the chairman ! %*1+ of farm loan waiver also led to that the government announce Minister Sunil Kedar said he sat allow a discussion on the farm- ( ! ! ruckus in the Legislative Council, Rs 25,000 per hectare for farm- on a fast after the incident of a ers’ issue immediately. Nimbalkar following which it was adjourned ers who suffered crop losses due woman lecturer being burnt by then adjourned the House for for half-an-hour. As soon as to unseasonal rains, and a blan- a stalker in Hinganghat town of half-an-hour. The state govern- ( ! ! both the Houses assembled for ket loan waiver for all farmers. Wardha district recently, but no ment on Monday released the )% (5+% + the day, Leader of Opposition in Speaker Nana Patole said the BJP worker or leader joined first list of 15,358 beneficiaries of 6/! the Assembly Devendra Fadnavis farmers’ issue is important and him.“It is easy to just shout slo- the farm loan waiver scheme. said he had given an adjourn- the day’s business is also impor- gans,” he said. Sensing the bel- The chief minister said the Allahabad (PTI): The enter deep into the lungs and ment notice for a discussion on tant. The issue of crimes against ligerent mood of the opposition scheme’s implementation has Allahabad High Court on ( "2!"*$ cardiovascular system. farmers’ issues and rising crimes women is listed in the Calling member, the Speaker adjourned been done within 60 days of its Tuesday stayed the demolition PM 2.5 includes pollutants against women in the state. Attention notice in the day’s the House for 15 minutes.Later, announcement, and credited the of certain constructions of the ndia’s national capital, Delhi, such as sulfate, nitrates and “Rest of the business on the business and a special discussion when the House resumed, the state machinery for the speedy Jauhar University in Rampur Iheads the list of the most pol- black carbon. Exposure to such day’s agenda should be set aside on women is scheduled on presiding officer adjourned it execution. The scheme to write that were located on a “disput- luted Capital cities of the world particles has been linked to and these issues should be taken March 5, he said. “The issue of again for another 15 minutes. off debts of farmers whose crop ed plot” till March 31. with an average of 98.6 lung and heart disorders and up for discussion,” he demand- crimes against women can be After the House resumed follow- loan outstanding is up to Rs 2 The order was passed by Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) can impair cognitive and ed. Fadnavis criticised the farm taken up during that time,” Patole ing the second adjournment, lakh upto September 30, 2019, Justice Salil Kumar Rai on a concentration, as per the World immune functions. loan waiver announced by the said. However, the BJP members some bills and papers were was announced by the chief petition filed by Maulana Air Quality Report released on The report indicated that Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra Vikas then entered the well of the tabled. minister in December last year, Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust. Tuesday by the Swiss-based trast, the neighbouring climate change and air pollu- Aghadi government, saying in House and shouted slogans The bill to reverse the previ- after he took charge of the coali- The Uttar Pradesh gov- agency AirVisual. Delhi’s satel- Bangladesh topped the list tion are linked and that “urgent two months only 15,000 farmers against the government. Some ous government’s decision of tion government. ernment had contended that lite town Ghaziabad tops the among the most polluted coun- action” was needed to fight the plea it is not maintainable list of the most polluted region- try per person, followed by greenhouse gas emissions. as the petitioner has the rem- al cities (110 PM). Pakistan, Mongolia and However, the fact that edy of moving the Sub- The report noted that 21 of Afghanistan. national air pollution in India /G 7 !'! ! ) /'! Divisional Magistrate (SDM) the world’s 30 cities with the PM 2.5 microscopic parti- decreased by 20 per cent from concerned for a review of the worst air pollution are in India. cles which are smaller than 2.5 2018 to 2019, with 98 per cent order issued by Assistant Overall, India ranked fifth micrometers in diameter are of cities experiencing of vary- From Page 1 ny in a “positive way.” Shringla told reporters. lion,” he said. Collector of Rampur on on the list of 98 countries in considered particularly harm- ing levels of improvement came On defence ties, he said In response to a question In response to a question He said adverse trade February 22. PM 2.5 concentration. In con- ful as they are small enough to as a silver line. India is buying a lot of military on whether the contentious he said, “religious harmony imbalance is also gradually After hearing the counsel hardware from the US. On the CAA and the National Register was discussed in a positive eroding with greater amount of for the parties, the court issue of trade, he said India is of Citizens were discussed, way” between the two leaders acquisitions we are making in ordered that the petitioner has probably the nation with high- Shringla said the new citizen- and added that discussion on areas of oil and gas and pur- to file for revision before the 8 est tariffs and noted that the ship law did not come up in the Jammu & Kashmir centred on chase of commercial aircraft. SDM concerned within one Harley Davidson has to pay talks. “The issue of CAA did positive developments in the “The US is India’s largest week “huge amount of tariff.” The US not come up, but with regard region. “Things were moving in trading partner and it accounts The SDM has to decide the 6#$ ! ! has to be treated fairly, he to what you mentioned, the the right direction,” he said on for 12 per cent of our total same within one month and added. To a question about term religious freedom, there discussion on Jammu & export and India is emerging as demolition of the buildings (, $ 4 $ He also sought the simpli- with Dera Baba Nanak in reports of Russia trying to was appreciation from both Kashmir during Indo-US talks. a very large market for the US shall not be carried out till fication of the process for Indian Punjab’s Gurdaspur a influence the US presidential sides that pluralism and diver- On trade, Shringla said too,” Shringla said. March 31, 2020, the court said. he Punjab Assembly on applying for a visit to the few kilometres away across the poll, he said intelligence agen- sity are a common binding fac- there has been “very useful” “There are complementar- It was of the view that as TTuesday passed a resolution shrine, which marks the place border. cies never shared such informa- tor of both the countries,” he and comprehensive discus- ities in this because there are a the matter was related to an urging the Centre to ask where Sikhism founder Guru Earlier in a statement, tion with him. said. sions. “There was appreciation lot of areas in which we require educational institution, some Pakistan to do away with the Nanak Dev spent his final Amarinder Singh informed the Earlier, while giving details “You would have heard that trade has increased year- goods and technologies which relief has to be given till the fil- condition that pilgrims using years. House that Director General of about the extensive talks President Trump in his speech on-year steadily over the last we don’t have from the US and ing of review plea and its deci- the Kartarpur Corridor must Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Police Dinkar Gupta has ten- between the two leaders, yesterday in Ahmedabad few years. The US exports to vice versa and there is mutual- sion. hold passports. The House Gurpartap Singh Wadala said dered an apology for his pur- Foreign Secretary Harsh referred to religious diversity India has increased fairly dra- ity of benefits in these comple- also sought a reduction in the the number of pilgrims visiting ported remarks on the Vardhan Shringla said the CAA and harmony that is evident in matically and there was notice- mentarities. These are the areas USD 20 fee that Pakistan the Kartarpur shrine is low Kartarpur Corridor. The CM did not come up for discussion India and discussions really to able adverse trade imbalance we want to focus on when we $!('!3 ! charges Indian pilgrims using because of the passport require- said “anybody can make a mis- noting that the two leaders the extent possible were on decline from USD 30 billion a start discussions on a large the visa-free facility to visit the ment. Aam Aadmi Party MLA take”. talked about religious harmo- these lines on this issue,” few years ago to USD 25 bil- trade agreement,” he added. !7/ ! Sikh shrine just near the bor- and Leader of Opposition DGP Gupta had triggered der. Harpal Singh Cheema a row when he suggested that The resolution was moved demanded that the state gov- Pakistani agencies could make 3B )O'! ) by minister Sukhjinder Singh ernment and the Shiromani overtures to pilgrims using the & ! Randhawa in the Punjab Gurdwara Parbandhak Kartarpur Corridor, sending Prayagraj (PTI): The Vidhan Sabha on the third Committee (SGPC) should them back as trained terrorists. Allahabad High Court on day of the Budget session here. bear the USD 20 fee equally. Singh expressed his govern- Tuesday directed a CBI probe “Many people who want to Chief Minister Amarinder ment’s commitment that the ! ' into the killing of dreaded pay obeisance at the Kartarpur Singh said he would take an all- Kartarpur Corridor would not criminal Munna Bajrangi gurdwara do not have pass- party delegation to the Centre be allowed to shut. He also inside the Baghpat district jail ports and that is why they can- and urge it to take up the issue lashed out at Pakistan, saying From Page 1 peace and harmony. All of the police personnel. Also, police police officials. Peace com- in 2018. not go there,” Randhawa said. with the Pakistan government. its spy agency ISI aimed to dis- Kejriwal said that a num- problems can be resolved officials are unable to act on mittees at the local level must The court also directed He suggested that documents The Kartarpur Corridor was turb the peace in Punjab. “We ber of measures are being with peaceful discourse on the situation unless they get conduct meetings, inviting the Central Bureau of like the Aadhaar could be opened on November 9, link- have to be on our toes,” he said taken to stop the violence the matter,” he said. orders from the senior offi- MLAs and members from all Investigation (CBI) to file a allowed instead of the passport. ing Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in the statement. spreading in Delhi. The Chief “I met with the MLAs of cials”, he said. the religions and communi- progress report of the investi- Minister held a meeting with the affected areas. Hospital “The MLAs of the border ties,” gation by April 20, the next date the MLAs and senior officials authorities in the area have areas have also noted that “The temples and of hearing. at his residence and instruc- been alerted and instructions miscreants are entering the mosques situated in the The bench comprising jus- !+ *! ! , tions were given to take all have been provided to them borders in huge numbers. affected areas must also tices Sudhir Agarwal and necessary steps to establish so that the injured people can The borders need to be sealed appeal to the people to main- Rajeev Mishra passed the order peace. get proper treatment. Fire and preventive arrests of the tain peace and calm. I have on a petition filed by Seema From Page 1 rumour mongers and unveri- for the second consecutive day “The violence that has department has been instruct- miscreants need to be made,” also requested the chief sec- Singh, the widow of Munna “In the last two days some fied messages being circulated on Tuesday in the wake of the erupted in the North-East ed to coordinate with the he said. retary to speak to the DCP to Bajrangi. incidents of stone pelting, arson on Social Media. It is also trouble. Amit Sharma, the Delhi since a few days is a police, so that they can reach Kejriwal also said, “I have strengthen the police task The petitioner contended and damage to property have urged that social media plat- Deputy Commissioner of matter of grave concern for all the affected areas in time. All also directed the SDMs of the force to control the situation that there might be involve- occurred in some pockets of forms should be used with Police (DCP), Shahdara, of us. I want to appeal to the the MLAs are worried about areas to take out a peace of violence in Delhi”, he ment of some mafia in the north-east Delhi. Delhi Police responsibility. Public coopera- underwent an operation on people of Delhi, to maintain the insufficient strength of the march along with the local added. killing. is making all earnest efforts, tion is solicited in maintaining Monday night for the head including deployment of rein- peace,” said the senior police injury sustained during the forcement and involving official. clashes. A delegation compris- respectable citizens of the area, A resident in Maujpur said ing members of the Jamia (+ ,- !+! to restore the normalcy,” said a that this is the first time in 35 Coordination Committee, senior police official. years -- possibly since the 1984 Jawaharlal Nehru Union From Page 1 between India and the US. We weapons ever made: airplanes, my discussions with Prime for discussion. “Therefore, it is appealed to anti-Sikh riots -- that he has Students’ Union, Pinjra Tod, “President Trump and I also agreed on new mechanism missiles, rockets, ships. We Minister Modi was forging He said India and the US all citizens of Delhi to co- seen a situation such as this. met senior police officials and have agreed that our teams will to contain drug trafficking.” He make the best. And we’re deal- bilateral economic relation- held talks in five major cate- operate with Delhi Police in “The area had always remained deputy Chief Minister Manish give a legal shape to the under- also noted that he had met ing now with India. But this ships that are fair and recipro- gories - security, defence, ener- maintaining peace and harmo- peaceful,” he said. Sisodia late on Monday night standing that our Commerce Trump five times in last eight includes advanced air defence cal, he said. “Our teams have gy, technology and people-to- ny in the city. They are also Five stations on the Delhi to raise concerns about the sit- Ministers have reached. We months. systems and armed and made tremendous progress on people contact, with Trump advised not to lend an ear to Metro’s Pink Line were closed uation. have also agreed to start nego- Modi said both leaders unarmed aerial vehicles,” a comprehensive trade agree- assuring India highest consid- tiations for a big trade deal. We held a constructive discussion Trump said after announcing ment. I am optimistic that we eration for collaboration in hope that it will yield good on every important aspect of the three billion dollar deal for can reach a deal that will be of defence sector. Shringla said results in mutual interest,” the the partnership between the 24 naval multi-role helicopters great importance to both coun- Modi and Trump also decided Q$ " R Prime Minister said. two countries, be it defence and and six Apache attack heli- tries. Since, I took office US to move towards what was Asserting that the cooper- security, energy strategic part- copters. exports to India are up nearly referred to as “big deal” in trade ation between India and the US nership, cooperation in tech- He said India and the US 60 per cent and exports of high sector. was based on their common nology, global connectivity, have expanded their defence quality American energy have He said the two countries % democratic values, he said this trade relations or people to cooperation and said both the grown by 500 per cent,” Trump have also decided to set up cooperation for rule based people ties. Both sides also sides affirmed their commit- said. working groups on curbing From Page 1 Lady also meditated with class show-stealer with his international order, especially agreed on having a new mech- ment to protect their citizens He said to further strength- narcotics trafficking and rein- The First Lady, who 4 students in their "happiness impromptu jig as everyone in Indo-Pacific and global com- anism to tackle serious con- from radical Islamic terrorism. en the economic ties, the US is vigorating homeland security donned a white embroidered class"."I am feeling very including the First Lady mons. cerns like drug trafficking, “In this effort, the US is also pleased to announce that the dialogue. “President Trump shirt-dress paired with a red relaxed," she said after the cheered for him. When the “Both of us agree on the narco terrorism and other working productively with US international development has assured highest considera- belt, visited an activity class- brief meditation as part of child suddenly scooted up to importance of sustainable and organised crimes, he added. Pakistan to confront terrorists finance cooperation will be tion to India for procurement, room for kindergarten stu- "mindfulness" activity of the perform 'bhangra' moves, the transparent financing in the India and the US are com- who operate on its soil,” Trump establishing a permanent pres- technology and joint collabo- dents where she sat among the 'Happiness Class'. security men were taken by development of connectivity mitted to openness, and fair said. The US president said, ence right here. “As we deepen ration in defence sector,” he children who were engaged in The 'Happiness Class' was surprise and one of them infrastructure in the world. and balanced trade, and the “earlier, today we expanded our partnership with India, said. Trump and Modi held drawing, clay modelling and started by the Aam Aadmi stepped forward but did not Our mutual understanding is bilateral trade between them our defence cooperation with we remember that our two talks for five hours to arrive at playing with building blocks. Party government in Delhi interfere. not only in each other’s but the has seen growth in double agreements for India to pur- countries are united by shared a slew of agreements, Shringla 'How big is America', 'Is it Government schools in 2018. Addressing the students, world’s interest,” Modi said, digit in the last three years, the chase more than USD 3 billion traditions of democracy and said. He said that energy has very far', 'What do you do as As part of the programme, Melania praised the concept of adding that the two countries Prime Minister said. of advanced American military constitutions that protect free- emerged as one of most impor- the First Lady', 'What is your students are taught various happiness class and spoke of have decided to take Indo-US Talking about defence and equipment, including Apache dom, individual rights and tant areas of bilateral cooper- favourite cartoon" were among activities, including medita- her similar 'Be Best' initiative to ties to the comprehensive glob- strategic ties between the two and MH-60 Romeo helicopters rule of law,” the US president ation and India is expected to the few questions asked by the tion, street plays, basic obedi- promote well-being. al partnership level. countries, Trump said the US -- the finest in the world. said. source USD 9 billion from US curious kindergarten students. ence and aims to reduce anxi- "It is my first visit to India The Prime Minister said, is looking forward to providing These deals will enhance our Later, giving details of the in 2020. “Indian side raised Melania then headed to the ety and stress levels among and I am grateful to have “increasing defence and secu- India with some of the best and joint defence capabilities as talks between the two leaders, issue of H1 B visa and high- playground to observe a yoga children. received such a warm wel- rity cooperation between two most feared military equipment our militaries continue to train Foreign Secretary Harsh lighted contribution of Indian session where students were While Melania enjoyed the come today. The name of this countries is a very key aspect of on the planet. and operate side by side.” Vardhan Shringla said the new professionals in high-tech sec- performing 'surya namaskar' foot tapping number, a student school 'sarvodya' means pros- the strategic partnership “We make the greatest “Another major focus of citizenship law did not come up tor,” he said. (Sun salutation). The First in the audience became the perity for all. !"#!$!$ $ 5R% 1 (+*+ &$%R ) ( 0( +1+(
Hyderabad: An attempt by the CPI to hold a Demonstration here protesting President ! O $P Donald Trump’s visit to India was foiled by the police on Agra: A ceremonial silver “key could not,” Jain told PTI. them to the Mughal-era with and weighs 600 grams. It has the in-law Jared Kushner, along Tuesday. of Agra” was planned to be pre- Nonetheless, it is a matter of the fascinating stories behind impression of Taj Mahal on it with his delegation. Senior CPI leaders K sented to US President Donald great pride that the world’s the Taj. and ‘Welcome to Agra’ engraved At many places, artworks Narayana and Telangana unit Trump during his visit to the most powerful leader visited The mayor said it is a tra- on it. We got it designed in greeting Trump were made by secretary Chada Venkat Reddy historic city on Monday but it Agra and saw the iconic Taj ditional gesture to welcome a Delhi,” Jain said. artists and water was being were among 55 people taken could not be gifted to him due Mahal, the pride of India, he high-profile guest or a head of The city administration had sprayed regularly to ensure into preventive custody from to security constraints, Mayor said. state with a ceremonial key. made massive arrangement for there was no dust. different places in the city when Naveen Jain said. And indeed, Trump may “We hand over a ‘key of Trump’s short visit in Agra on Victorian-style lampposts they attempted to proceed to the The 12-inch key, made of not have been able to receive the Agra’ to the guest symbolically Monday evening, giving Agra a were installed in many areas to US Consulate for the protest. silver, weighs 600 g and has cop- ‘key of Agra’ but he and his fam- to open the ‘door of Agra’ and makeover in a very short span improve the aesthetic look of the Some of those detained per engravings of Taj Mahal and ily unlocked the beauty of Agra enter the city. Many guests have of time. city, especially along the nearly raised slogans “Go back Trump” the name of the city, he said. by visiting the celebrated mon- been shown that gesture in the The city administration 13-km route that was taken by while being taken in police “As a mayor of the city, on ument of love, the famed 17th past,” Jain said. sought to present the “best face the US President’s convoy. vans. Cases were registered under well as civil society groups and behalf of the people of Agra, I century mausoleum built by In 2000, the then president of Agra” to Trump. Trump arrived in Agra on “A total of 55 of them were relevant sections of IPC and other political parties to unite wanted to present President Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Bill Clinton also was to be pre- Streets were spruced up, Monday evening around 4:30 taken into preventive custody CrPC for blocking roads and and protest “vehemently” Trump the ‘key of Agra’ on his The US President and First sented with a ceremonial key of walls beautified with thematic pm after jointly attending with from different places in the obstructing police from per- against Trump’s visit. Security arrival here. But due to securi- Lady Melania Trump were given Agra. paintings and the lawns of the Prime Minister Narendra city and police foiled their forming their duties, he said was beefed up for the US ty constraints I could not enter a special tour of the heritage Baby Rani Maurya, current iconic Taj Mahal bedecked with Modi, the mega ‘Namaste attempts to hold protests,” adding no permission had been Consulate, which provides visa the Kheria airbase where he was complex, as the couple entered Governor of Uttarakhand was shimmering flowers for wel- Trump’ event at the newly-built Deputy Commissioner of Police obtained for the protest. and consular services to people received by the state’s CM and beautifully carved doors and the mayor of Agra at that time, coming the US President. Motera cricket stadium in (North Zone) Kalmeshwar CPI general secretary D in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh governor. We really wanted to gateways during their visit, with he said. Trump was accompanied by his Ahmedabad. Shingenavar told PTI. Raja had asked all party units as and Odisha. PTI gift him this ceremonial key but the guide virtually transporting “The key is 12-inch long wife, daughter Ivanka and son- PTI !%%&'()&')!*+, 0!123 %+ 8 !+ $1 $ '' , Patna: Ruckus prevailed in the on their feet no sooner than the could be held, he was approv- Bihar Assembly on Tuesday as House assembled for the day, ing the adjournment motion. BJP members strongly objected demanding a debate on the However, chants of ‘kala % to the Opposition describing the motion and Kumar said it kanoon’ (black law) were made amended citizenship act as “kala should be taken up at an appro- from the opposition side when kanoon”, leading to brief priate time and not during the Kumar began replying to the adjournment of House Question Hour. adjournment motion. proceedings. Trouble erupted However, Yadav pointed This was strongly objected during the debate on the out that at a special session con- to by BJP ministers like Nand adjournment motion on CAA- vened last month, Chief Kishore Yadav and Vijay Kumar NPR-NRC, which was moved Minister Nitish Kumar had Sinha, who countered the oppo- by Leader of the Opposition given an assurance that the sition with the question “does Tejashwi Yadav and others and issue will be debated during “the Parliament pass a black law?” approved by Speaker Vijay next session”. Heated exchanges ensued Kumar Chaudhary after initial Chaudhary said that since the and members from both sides objection raised by budget was to be presented trooped into the well forcing Parliamentary Affairs minister around 2 pm and both the adjournment of House pro- Shravan Kumar. treasury and the opposition ceedings for 15 minutes. $ !!&! ! ( Opposition members were were in agreement that a debate PTI
Chennai: Chief Minister K get confirmed for Hajj 2020,” he !(!N (! O! % Palaniswami on Tuesday urged said in a letter to the Prime Prime Minister Narendra Modi Minister. 36 A! (!N4/B(! (! OG!7! to take steps to confirm all the “A good number of vacan- ! "/ 6" 6,028 Hajj applications recom- cies are expected to be available mended by Tamil Nadu for since many States have not ( 7 73 against a repeat of 2002 in the After the violence, there is ten- Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on A strong opponent of the National Register this year’s pilgrimage. The Tamil utilised their full quota due to national capital. sion all over Delhi”. Tuesday reiterated his Opposition to “additional for Citizens despite alliance with the BJP, Nadu State Hajj Committee has many reasons including can- lamming the BJP for the In a strong statement “In yesterday’s violence, clauses” inserted in the National Population Kumar, however, disapproved of “hauva” (bogey) received 6,028 applications for cellations,” he pointed out. Songoing violence in Delhi, issued against the ruling BJP at eight persons, including a head Register (NPR) forms and said that the State of the NRC being raised by the opposition Hajj 2020, including seven “I request you sir, to Maharashtra’s NCP president the Centre for ongoing riots constable of the Delhi police, Government has written to the Centre urging despite PM Modi’s categorical statement that a infants, against the state’s quota instruct the Ministry of Jayant Patil on Tuesday said over CAA, Patil — who is also have so far been killed, while that these be dropped. countrywide implementation was not on the of 3,736 allotted by the Hajj Minority Affairs to confirm all that the people in the country the State Water Resources many were injured. Section Replying to a debate on an adjournment anvil. Committee of India, the Chief the 6,028 Hajj applications rec- expected “development model” Minister — said: “At a time 144 of IPC ( unlawful motion moved by Leader of Opposition Tejashwi He also sought to make light of the virulent Minister said. ommended by the Tamil Nadu from the BJP and not “Gujarat when the President of the Assembly) has been clamped. Yadav and others, Kumar told the Assembly that opposition by leaders of the RJD and the As regards the remaining State Hajj Committee for Hajj riot model” and hoped that the United States Donald Trump is Whatever happening in the there should be “no confusion” regarding how Congress to the CAA, reading out from the par- pilgrims, they “are hopeful that 2020,” the Chief Minister said. people in the Government on a visit to India, violence has national capital is dangerous,” the NPR exercise would be carried out in the liamentary proceedings of 2003 to underscore all their Hajj applications will PTI would take steps to ensure erupted in the national capital. the State NCP president said. state and that nobody would be asked to furnish that leaders such as former prime minister information like places of birth of parents. Manmohan Singh, former president Pranab Reading out the text of the letter to the Mukherjee and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad had Centre, Kumar said it has also been proposed been in favour of fast-tracking of grant of citi- ! ! by the Bihar government that “transgenders” be zenship to refugees from the neighbouring coun- included in the gender column. tries. PTI : - , % ! ' ;1 B/! ! Kendrapara: The population of endangered ' )! ) dolphins has come down by more than half in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park and near- * ! !6C# by Gahirmatha seawaters, Forest officials said. Only 62 dolphins were spotted during the ) $ )(, #*# maintain peace and communal Jammu: Two civilians were latest headcount of these aquatic species this harmony asviolence lead to injured when Pakistan Army year, down from 126 found during last year, they xpressing concern over the nowhere and all peace-loving shelled forward posts and civil- said. Eincidents of arson and vio- citizens of the country wants ians areas along the Line of The dolphin census report was released on lence in Delhi, West Bengal peace and harmony,” Banerjee Control in Jammu and Monday. Chief Minister Mamata whose party Trinamool Kashmir’s Poonch district on The forest officials spotted only 62 dolphins Banerjee on Tuesday appealed Congress has been at logger- Tuesday, officials said. during the census conducted this year on to people to maintain calm and heads with the BJP-ruled The shelling and firing has January 19, while last year it was 126, Deputy peace. Banerjee also said that Centre on more issues than one triggered panic in border areas Conservator of Forest (Wildlife Management) she was keeping a watch on the said. in the district, they said. Pradipta Kumar Sahoo said. situation in the national capital. Meanwhile amid threats Pakistani troops lobbed In the 2018 census, 307 dolphins were spot- When asked to comment from the saffron outfit of tak- mortars and fired from small ted. It dropped to 126 in 2019 and this year only on why the violence could not ing the Trinamool Government arms targeting Kirni, Qasba 62 were spotted, he said. be nipped in the bud the Chief to court, the Kolkata Police has and Shahpura areas along the The drop in the population of dolphins, Minister apparently avoided granted permission for Union LoC, the officials said, adding accorded endangered status in the International controversy saying she like- Home Minister and senior BJP two civilians suffered injuries Union for the Conservation of Natures (IUCN) most other peace-loving citi- leader Amit Shah’s meeting in due to splinters. Red List, has apparently assumed alarming pro- zens of the country wanted Kolkata. On Friday last, at least portion, officials said. peace andharmony to prevail. The meeting is scheduled seven residential buildings were Conservationists are worried about the “We the people of India to take place at Sahid Minar on damaged in heavy Pakistani decline in dolphin population in Bhitarkanika want peace and deserve it,” March one and is expected to shelling along the LoC in National Park and its nearby areas. Chief Minister said saying, “we witness more than a lakh- Shahpur, Dokri and Qasba Bhitarkanika National Park is spread over are really concerned about what strong crowd. areas in Poonch. 145 square km in Kendrapara district. PTI is going on. We arewatching the This is the second such The Indian Army gave a situation as it evolves … We meeting after the BJP roared befitting response to silence the appeal to the people of all sec- back to power in last year’s Pakistani guns, the officials tions to work for peace and Parliamentary elections. said. PTI # !''! (! ( :( )A! 7!36 ! '!'()! (:7 ! !'
4 (! ('('! ''! (( Thiruvananthapuram: The limit on Daily col- lection of toddy from coconut trees for sale in ,$ )+ ,+ 7 73 places across the State. shops and licence fee of bars and breweries in “The MVA government has done away all Kerala have been increased by the State he Maharashtra BJP on Tuesday staged dhar- welfare programmes introduced by the previ- Government on Tuesday. The State Cabinet Tnas in various parts of the State in protest ous BJP-led government. The government approved the new liquor policy for the year 2020- against the Shiv Sena-led MVA Government’s which was formed by disrespecting the mandate 21 and recommended an increase in the collec- “efficient”administration and to condemn the of the people, has taken the farmers for a ride. tion of toddy per tree from 1.5 litres to two litres. increasing atrocities against women. The MVA Government has not given assistance “The decision to increase the daily collec- On the second day of the ongoing Budget even one rupee more than what was announced tion of toddy has been taken by the cabinet as Session of the Maharashtra Legislature, State BJP by the previous Devendra Fadnavis for farmers per the recommendation of the Lalithambika president Chandrkant Patil and the leader of the affected by the unseasonal rains,” a party state- Committee,” an official press release said here. Opposition in the Assembly Devendra Fadnavis ment said. The Lalithambika Committee was set up by led the protests held at the Azad Maidan in South “Ever since the MVA Government assumed the State Government to study matters related Mumbai against the Uddhav Thackeray the office, there is an increase in the atrocities to the toddy industry. As part of its efforts to dis- Government for its “failures” on various fronts on women. To register our protest against the courage liquor consumption in the State, the Left and increasing atrocities against women. Government, we staged today’s protest as had Government decided to increase the annual In a statement released by it in the evening, been decided at the state party convention held licence fees of bars and breweries from 28 lakh the State BJP claimed that it held protests in 355 at Navi Mumbai recently,” the statement added. to30 lakh. !"#!$!$ - 3+' 4 #3 " !! !! '() &$% ! + $+ &0 & 4 - R 5 " 63 # ( " ' '!! (!(!'(! '! !3 (A! ! !(!))'(! )'! )!( '!63 ! 3 ! !'/ ( (! !2'(! '!'! ! ) )! '': !!'(' " S 9 63 S ) , 9 ' ! # 63S ) ! S ' 63 4 3 5 5 , .% " 5 " '!63 " n the first anniversary of Balakot, which is today, challenges of managing cross-border air strikes are " " ' worth recalling. Prevention 7 'S ofO high-stake military action — initiation 63 # ! or retaliation — from escalation is the challenge. Recent air, drone and missile 7 , strikes in the subcontinent and West Asia demonstrate diminishing appetite for war ! and conflict. Whenever a conflictual inci- dent has occurred, the immediate aim has ' been to de-escalate. Uri, Doklam, Balakot ' and the targetted assassination of Iranian 63 9 5 General Qassem Soleimani demonstrat- ed marked preference for containment 63 and defusion rather than confrontation # or escalation. A classic case of the 63! 4 absence of escalation control occurred : S during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan war where both sides played tit-for-tat. 'S #S Pakistan launched Operation 63 " ! Gibraltar, attacking by infiltrating Jammu ' # 4 5 & Kashmir. India retaliated at Hajipir and Kishanganga bulge in Pakistan-occupied 7 ' Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan responded in 5 S " Chhamb-Jauriyan. Pressed against the wall in Chhamb, India called in its Indian Air Force (IAF) and crossed the ' $ International Border (IB) in Sialkot and PoK, a Pakistani retaliation was of its rogue adventurism.” Iran’s stepped up asymmetric Iranian Pakistan, the country support- "S Lahore sectors, taking the war into the inevitable. It came swiftly the supreme leader, Ayatollah response against more than ing/sponsoring terrorist groups # 63 Punjab plains. Rawalpindi had believed next day when a package of F-16s Khamenei, promised revenge, 70,000 American troops in the and on whose soil they were its war would be confined to Jammu & crossed the Line of Control which came through 12 preci- region scattered over US bases in located. The UN Charter covers " 63 Kashmir. (LoC) and dropped their payload sion-guided missile strikes 10 allied countries. only armed attacks by one State ;$ Now compare India’s surgical strikes in Nowshera in a void, not on against two US bases in Iraq, While in India-Pakistan con- against another State under ' in Uri and Balakot with the US drone Indian military installations to which were programmed to flicts the nuclear bomb was a fac- Article 51 that covers self-defence strike against Soleimani. Language and obviate escalation. But Indian cause no harm to its soldiers and tor for deterrence, in the US-Iran provision. In the US-Iran case, , , " S ! vocabulary employed following these fighter jets scrambled, and in the assets (like Pakistan bombing in fight it was not. Prime Minister America attacked a terrorist " incidents make it clear that both the ini- dogfight, India claimed shooting Nowshera) to minimise scope for Narendra Modi had claimed dur- entity in a third country, Iraq, " ' S tiator and the responder aimed at de-esca- down of a F-16 while Pakistan escalation despite Trump’s high- ing an election rally after Balakot and Iran, too, responded in Iraq. lation. Both the US and India have tried shot down a MiG 21 Bison, tak- octane warnings for reprisals. that he had a couple of missiles Restraint and de-escalation 63 " to alter the behaviour of Iran and ing its pilot hostage. Content Retribution delivered, Zarif ready for launch in case the have ensured that the imminent $ 3 # ' P ! Pakistan respectively, making both end with retribution but intent on de- said: “Action taken in self- Indian pilot was not released. threat of war in West Asia has Q " ! ! their use of terrorism as instruments of escalation, Pakistan agreed to defence under Article 51 of the Although both the ground passed, though tensions remain. State policy. In retaliation to the acts of return the pilot, though under UN Charter has been conclud- and air strikes launched across But another Pulwama or Uri will 7 ( ;+ " " terrorism, neither has wanted escalation US pressure. Pakistan’s ed. We do not seek escalation or the LoC/IB were in the after- set alarm bells ringing again. On 63 / after they initiated pre-emptive strikes or announcement of the release of war.” Like Pakistan’s retaliatory math of the terrorist attacks in assuming charge, Army chief ' S acted in anticipatory self-defence — a ter- the pilot and India’s declaration strikes after Balakot caused no Uri and Pulwama in Jammu & Gen MM Naravane warned ' 3 minology used by India and the US. that there would be no response harm to India, Iranian missiles Kashmir, New Delhi did not Pakistan of pre-emptive strikes Although India’s air strike in Balakot was to the Nowshera foray hastened were sanitised to avoid escala- invoke Article 51 and the right to deter cross-border terrorism. " in retaliation to the Pulwama suicide the process of de-escalation . tion. Trump chose to step back to self-defence to retaliate. For military action, pre-emptive 5!>+ 'S ! attack, it was presented as pre-emptive Now compare Balakot with and imposed only additional Instead, it utilised the principle or in anticipatory self-defence to " ! 63S action to ward off imminent terrorist the US drone strike that elimi- sanctions on Iran. For con- of pre-emption to thwart immi- be salutary, it has to be execut- attacks. The US drone strike on Soleimani nated Soleimani. Washington sumption of domestic audience, nent attacks in both cases. ed periodically against terrorists ' # O was portrayed as revenge for earlier explained the operation as antic- the Pakistan Air Force claimed Arguably between pre-emptive bases like what the Israelis do: '!# O ' 63 ! Iranian attacks on American interests and ipatory self-defence. In order to causing huge damage in action and anticipatory self- Mowing the grass in Gaza. But " @ ! its allies in the Gulf region as also to pre- deter wider conflict and asym- Nowshera. defence, the latter is more comparing Gaza with vent future attacks. As India wanted no metric retaliation by Iran, the US Similarly, Iran fed its people acceptable in international law. PoK/Pakistan will be wrong. ' escalation, it stated upfront that air counselled proportionate the fake news that 80 US terror- While the US invoked antic- Surgical air and ground strikes !! attacks targetted the terrorist bases and response even as Tehran put a ists had been killed in revenge ipatory self-defence in eliminat- — even after the induction of ! # that no further action was planned. The bounty of $80 million on US attacks. At the same time, it was ing Soleimani, Iran used the right Rafale — will not be the new read-out was similar to pre-emptive President Donald Trump’s head. able to demonstrate the impres- to self-defence in attacking normal as they were made out by . 63 attacks in 2016 against terrorist launch Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad sive capability of its missiles, American bases. The problem the BJP during election rallies. / " pads as reprisal for Uri. By completely Zarif said: “The US’ act of inter- which were fired for the first time arises while responding to non- (The writer, a retired Major , S denying Indian attacks, Pakistan absolved national terrorism targetting and outside Iran in Iraq after the State actors like India did in General, was Commander IPKF itself of any response. assassinating Gen Soleimani is Iran-Iraq war. Neither the US nor response to Jaish-e-Mohammed South, Sri Lanka and founder But in reaction to Balakot, where the extremely dangerous and foolish Iran targetted each other’s terri- attacks in Uri and Pulwama. It member of the Defence Planning IAF struck for the first time inside escalation. The US bears respon- tory. The US was deterred from specifically targetted terrorist Staff, currently the Integrated ! +)+$ Pakistan after the 1971 war and not in sibility for all the consequences escalation by the threat of launch pads/training bases in Defence Staff.) ! " / + ' 0 1*., ('! ! ! '((/( !' 3 )!! (!'! !( '(! !' )!IE! '!'!4 A!/! ( !! ((!K!(!: '(! ( (!( )! ! ! '!( ! ( <'! ! ! ! /(A! )' (/A!B/A !!'! ! !' ( A!3 )! (! ''! O ! ! !(!! ' !! ! !(! ( * A!(! !' / ! )''! '!( !(! !( )!(! !( !'! ! ! ! 7! (!! ! !'A! ! ! !( ! ( ! ' (! '!( !'' ( !'! !(! ( )(! (! ) / ! ( S ! 12 3 2 4 5 6 2 7 2 752 2 ! K6/'(!!4/(! K#'!# K3 ! ' K ! /B ) *+ *++ , . . , ) . / .. , ,0*./) ! ( ( ness about health issues but we still have a long way to go. ! Overall, Indians need a change " ) ! Sir — During his visit to India, '!'!( !(!( A!L !! !('M!J1/ of behaviour and lifestyle. And ! US President Donald Trump DDK!!$ !# ! (/ A!(!!!( ! : this should start right from the had to face some awkward (! ( ( ! 7 (! * )/)! ! schools. Parents must give " moments as he mispronounced 1/!D+!! !3 ) '!'!!'!( healthy food to their children. several Indian words, especially '! !(!! !3 ) ''! /)(! !( Consumption of unhealthy food , ! the names of some of the Indian ) ( ! !3 ) ! !'( !'(! '( ! !(' items results in obesity, diabetes greats. While addressing a crowd A!(! / (! /'!(! )/)!('! ! and heart problems. In can- ! of more than 100,00 people at the ! !(!'(('! !! !+%,D! !/ ) teens, sale of junk food must be $ - . Motera cricket stadium, he made (!) (! !(! (!( )/!3 ) '<'! : banned. The menu must include ( /0# ' a mention of two great cricket ( !) '(! '( <'! )/)! '!'!) idli, dhokla and lassi, which are ! ! '' '!1'(A!(!/('!(!( : ( !(: / S players in the world, Sachin healthier and cheaper options. Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, but ! !(! '! ! ! ! !7 !6 !'!( Bal Govind /0# ! ! struggled to pronounce their ' '!((! )/)! '( ! (!!'(!/ '! ! ! '( ! !(!$/ ! (! Noida ,) 1,2 names right. He called Sachin as (!(! ! ) /'!( (! A! <'! ( ( J$ K!3( !+%%&! !D&+MA!('!$ ! /! ' , ! “Soo-chin” and Virat Kohli as ! (! ' )!$ !'!! ( ! )/)!'!!'( ! &M&-! ( ! &%+%A! ! '! ! +E%! ! ( “Virot Kolee.” Agreed, there are !(!)(!( ! !(!'! !(! / (<'!/ ( 3 )/<'!$ ! /! !D&+M!'( !(!&%+%!K! ! 3 4 5 many names and indeed words ! ()(! !((('!( ! '!$ ! )/)!/'( /(!(! / (! !(!!)!/ ! (!(: !, ( that are difficult to pronounce !/(!2'! )/)! '( !'/ (! !( ) !K! '( )!(!(!+N! /(! !+M%! / ('! Sir — With protests between 3 ! but not these two surely. /( ! ! '( A!! ! )/)! ! (( '! !' / ! ! !3 )/! ! groups supporting and opposing Moreover, if a name is diffi- 3 )/! '/! ! ! '(! 3 )/! ) ! '(!!( ! ( !( !! ! : the Citizenship Amendment Act ( # cult to pronounce, then a pre- ' !( !(!'! !# A!'! ! /)!( ! ): )/)! ! !! (!( ! ! /! ! !$ A! (CAA) becoming violent, the !, " S ' apology, “I’m not sure if I am '!1 'A!1 ! !4 !'! ! )/)' !( !(! (!'/'A! / )!(! : Government seems to be at a loss . ( # going to pronounce this correct- !( /)!4 !''! '((/(!!' ! : ( ! !!L)(M! ! )/)! to find any solution. This will ly” is always a good option. (! !(! / ( !( !( !' !(! ( !'(! 4 only widen the divide further. ( , Since it was obvious that Trump $ )!' !('! )/)! A!3 )/! Statements by leaders of various 5 4 6 7 5 3 was reading the names syllable by parties have added fuel to the fire. 5 S syllable, he should have apolo- Leaders must show restraint and gised later. If an Indian politician al and traditional cuisines avail- their health in the process. If a sit together to remove misgivings. 8 4 had introduced him as President able in India has no parallel in culture of food indulgence has Somya # S 1#S2 S “Tramp” instead, it would have the world. But with it comes a gained prominence in metro Via email "S 3 , been a diplomatic incident. Sir — This refers to the editori- big disclaimer: As Indians con- cities, it is due to the sedentary Dennis Fitzgerald al, “Fatty Indians” (February sume high amounts of junk and lifestyle people lead here. Yes, 6 , . S Australia 25). The wide variety of region- oily food, they tend to sacrifice there has been a growing aware- 2 17 2853 63 !"#!$!$ 2 3+' 4 #3 " 3*).!/+ ' #') % ( !/+'.,) + ) ,+$ / !,- ,-,,+ ,+ "$, , ,$, ,- ,# 4 )! ))' / +( ,) ,,+ $ $ ) ,,+ , L + ,+ $"$-#0( )$ $ ( 0 ""$ # + # )+$ $ (- +$ : ( + , (, # 2! O(! '!' !( !(!'( : 'O L#0( $ L#0(-( ( '!'!'(!'!(! / ! !3/(!( (- +$ ) , -) -#+$ ! ' ' !( !!(! ! !(! #
67 04,) & 5 ! S 8 ( A 6 &6 !# " *BC* 63 $ , D 8 $ " A 3 ! E 3 1E32 F+*G , ' 1,'2 ! 7 ! E3 9 A ' A $ 5+(.% 8 3 espite intensive lobbying by Islamabad and cosmetic measures to convince the Financial *BC* 3 DAction Task Force (FATF) to take it off the 5 grey list in which it was placed in June 2018, the inter- national watchdog has once again placed Pakistan in the said list with a stern warning to be prepared 0 63 to be placed in the blacklist if it does not complete 5 8 , , the full action plan by June. *C; / This was not the first time that Pakistan was " 63 8 being named and clubbed with countries like F+*+ 63 Ethiopia, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Trinidad and ' A Tobago, Tunisia and Yemen. It had been similarly shamed in the past in 2008 and then again from 2012 8 to 2015. In June 2018, Pakistan was given an action " plan, to be completed by October 2019, or face the ! risk of being blacklisted, the ultimate death knell for its shattered economy. The FATF’s reasoning is / F++C " Pakistan’s “structural deficiencies” in anti-money ! P'S ! laundering (AML) activities and combating financ- !!*5 Q P. ing of terrorism (CFT). However, Pakistan failed to "" !!#"" ! HIJ&HQ " implement the action plan to be able to negotiate "5" ! !" an exit from the grey list. At the same time it suc- "!3 63 P cessfully averted being Blacklisted with the support 7 * " *5 Q O F+*+ of China, Malaysia and Turkey and was given addi- !$" O tional time to comply. *7 ' To understand the charter of FATF and why 11" " S Pakistan is on its target list, it is necessary to under- it. Pakistan was shocked when the FATF cost of compliance was bearing fruit. The Government and roam freely. India also stand the terms money laundering and terror financ- 4 ! # Asia-Pacific Group put it in the Blacklist logic was simple. It was an election year exposed Pakistan’s lie that Azhar Masood 63 $ - ing. In simple terms, laundering pertains to disguis- !"P " in its meeting held in August 2019, when in the USA and Trump needed Pakistan’s was “missing” by providing evidence that " ! ing cash earned from a crime as funds earned !!$" its members found that the country was assistance. This appeared to have shaped he was under Pakistan military’s safe cus- through legitimate sources. The crime could be cor- " * non-compliant on 32 out of 40 parame- the US’ stance to go soft on Pakistan dur- tody at Bhawalpur. 8 S ruption, drug trafficking, fake currency, fraud or tax 77 5!$" ters. Islamabad put its diplomatic machin- ing the February plenary in Paris. It Another area of concern for New ! S evasion. Terrorist financing involves collection of #!1!3" 4 ery in action to garner the crucial three accordingly convinced its allies and Delhi was the fake Indian currency rack- funds to support acts of terror or terrorist organi- 3* #* " votes needed to prevent it from being Pakistan, which was at one time facing the et being run by Pakistan, as its prime inter- " sations. The key difference between the two is that, !6 "!7 5 blacklisted. With China in the chair, prospect of being blacklisted at the end of est is to promote espionage, destabilise the 3 in money laundering, the source of funds has to be " Pakistan felt assured of one vote. However, the October plenary, now began dream- economy and finance terror. Hence, India 63 - 7 a crime. In the financing of terrorism, money may # !! 7" after Beijing agreed to list Masood Azhar ing of an exit from the grey list also. continued to insist on complete compli- 1 ! come from perfectly legitimate sources, such as dona- as a global terrorist, it was widely believed India, which knew the ground reali- ance with the FATF action plan. tions from citizens, but the purpose has to be a "P"!3 !$" that it would behave more maturely. But ty well as it has been the worst sufferer of While Pakistan will aim to exit the 2 crime. Pakistan has been charged with both and is "!1 in the end China’s huge investment in Pak-sponsored terrorism, including grey list at the earliest, India must contin- / accused of supporting terror groups like the " Pakistan and the strategic relationship money laundering and financing of the ue to press for total compliance. Despite, Haqqani Network, Jaish-e-Mohammad, Lashkar-e- !17 between the two nations tilted the balance separatist movement in Kashmir, got a the FATF observing that Pakistan had " 63 # ( " Toiba. Hizbul Mujahideen and the Taliban. $ A! #"5 in Islamabad’s favour. Ultimately, it suc- rude shock, as it was hoping that Pakistan largely addressed 14 of 27 action items, , ( However, Islamabad denies this and plays the !7 * 5 ceeded in garnering the necessary three would definitely be blacklisted. Having with varying levels of progress made on " victim card. It quotes the Global Terrorism Index, *4!2 $! votes and continue in the grey list. understood the US’ game plan, India the rest of the plan, it decided to keep it S 2017 by the Institute of Economics and Peace that !17 Though it noted that Pakistan had began to act swiftly to minimise the dan- on the grey list till June. 7 , F+*> ranks Pakistan as the fifth country most affected by $"! !2 ** addressed only five out of the 27 tasks ger by ensuring that Pakistan did not get India is certainly disappointed with " terrorism, after Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Syria. " 4"! ! given to it for AML and CTF, it asked off the grey list till its compliance was fully the outcome and Pakistan will take satis- " 8 7 Pakistan’s leadership feels that its placement in the Islamabad to act swiftly and complete the confirmed. New Delhi began to exert its faction from the fact that it has succeed- grey list is far more political than financial. Nothing 5"! 4 ! full action plan by February. influence to ensure that Pakistan was ed in avoiding being on the Blacklist. But " S S can be farther from the truth since Islamabad’s role " "!7"! Since terrorism is an instrument of unable to garner the support of 15-16 one thing is certain, its strategy of lobby- as a fountainhead of terror has been exposed to the *335 4!$ Pakistan’s national policy and the real member nations needed to remove it from ing at the cost of action has suffered a 8 7 !! world on numerous occasions. Pakistan today is ! !$" power centre in the country is its Army the grey list. It provided dossiers and suf- major setback and it has failed yet again. F+*C / ! known the world over for not only producing glob- * 7 " which uses cross-border terrorism as part ficient evidence to the FATF of Pakistan’s It will continue on the FATF grey list with / S al terrorists but also harbouring, training and financ- *5 A! of its military strategy, it is well-nigh continued involvement in money launder- its resultant repercussions. India can heave ( A S A ing various jihadi organisations, particularly those !2 **!$ " impossible for that country to divorce itself ing and terror financing. India was appre- a sigh of relief for now since Pakistan is ! 3 involved in cross-border terror against India and ! ! from terrorism. It once again doubled its hensive that any such decision by the anti- unlikely to openly support and promote 6, $ S Afghanistan. Ever since its placement in the grey list, :3" lobbying and diplomatic efforts. Prime terror body would provide oxygen to ter- cross-border terror as long as the sword A ! ! Pakistan has been seeing it as an attempt by the USA "!17 Minister Imran Khan dashed to the rorist groups, leading to increase in ter- of FATF continues to hang over its head. ,' ' to put pressure on it to “do more” on issues related friendly member countries and the USA rorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir However it would continue to fuel unrest to terrorism, as had been openly demanded by the # ! to garner support. This time it found the and Punjab, where Pakistan is desperate- and back terrorism clandestinely. S / US President Donald Trump. Pakistan is also con- ! !2! US to be more amenable than before, since ly trying to revive militancy. India not only needs to keep its eyes ' ' "S A vinced that if the US can have it placed on the grey it needed Pakistan’s assistance in India keenly participated in the FATF and ears open but simultaneously up the *BC*K " $ list, it can also make it easy for it to exit the list, if Afghanistan and Iran. With China and the plenary held in Paris which culminated on diplomatic offensive against Pakistan to 1 S Islamabad is somehow able to contribute to US on its side, Pakistan took a few mea- February 21. In order to ease the pressure expose it to the international communi- 2 $ S American interests in the region. While it has been sures including the arrest of Hafiz Saeed on itself from the anti-terror body, ty. The risk of being blacklisted in June " making cosmetic attempts to institute measures as and custody of Azhar Masood. It got a shot Pakistan sentenced Hafiz Saeed for two may restrain Pakistan to some extent but 64 63 per the plan of action suggested by the FATF, it has in the arm when, during its three-day terror crimes with the sentence to run con- the prospect of continued support from / been concentrating more on lobbying and diploma- review meeting held in Beijing in January, currently a week before the plenary. China, Turkey and Malaysia along with S cy to convince the US and other members through the FATF noted that Pakistan had taken While the US expressed satisfaction, tacit support from the US will encourage 3 S it, to remove it from the list of “not so good guys.” satisfactory steps against terror groups. It India questioned Pakistan’s intent by it to yet again depend more on lobbying In the absence of any visible and concrete mea- evaluated Islamabad’s compliance efforts pointing out the timing of the sentence than action. In the ultimate analysis, India 63 sures to mend “structural deficiencies” in AML and in relation to AML and CTF as satisfac- and the fact that it was subject to appeal will have to sort out cross-border terror 3 CTF, it was widely believed that Pakistan would be tory. Member countries like the US, UK, in the higher court. India also raised ques- from Pakistan on its own. F+*C blacklisted during its October 2019 plenary at the Japan, Australia and New Zealand did not tions about Azhar Masood, Lakhvi and (The author is a military veteran, polit- 1 S R end of the 15-month notice. Due to its burgeoning raise any concern this time. Pakistan’s Dawood Ibrahim, who continue to enjoy ical commentator, columnist, security and !S"2 debt and shattered economy Pakistan could ill-afford game plan of successful lobbying at the the patronage of the Pakistani strategic analyst) R 7 !"#$ % &' ( &$ $%# ))%*%$& %( ' $ %&#)%*%$+ &! %, - #- , $%#%& '* #E& %( $##-% %$%&&$%)) !#-%$%# ) %( $#%$&!" #$/ *$ 0 1* #-* #$2%)) ! ##$, $ * - &+ ( &&%3 '* #! #$ %!
print reinforces the view that the rights and surely does not seem to posed amendment could enable Many countries, both developed and Even when compared to the draft make the MTP Act truly women- increase in gestational limit is only keep their interests at the centre. officials implementing these two underdeveloped, including some MTP Amendment Bill, 2014, devel- centric. Women’s health and rights for “special categories of women” The MTP Act guarantees Acts and even the Drugs and in the subcontinent already have a oped after wide ranging consultation in general and abortion in particu- (vulnerable women including sur- women confidentiality, an aspect Cosmetics Act (which governs med- much liberal abortion law. with a number of experts and stake- lar, are increasingly under threat vivors of rape, victims of incest, dif- valued greatly by women who seek ical abortion drugs) to seek infor- There are countries where ges- holders, the proposed amendments globally. A great opportunity exists ferently-abled, minors and so on). abortion care. Under the Act, the mation on women seeking termina- tational limits are higher or where seem inadequate. for India to take a leadership role in The move to remove the upper ges- name and other particulars of the tion of pregnancy from doctors and there is no limit prescribed and In its current form, the MTP setting the global agenda. tation limit in cases of substantial women terminating a pregnancy chemists, compromising client con- abortion is a woman’s right. In Amendment Bill, 2020, cannot by This would require the fetal abnormalities is indeed wel- can be shared only if ordered by the fidentiality and putting them at risk. India it is still a conditional right. any stretch of imagination be Government to review what is pro- ! %'0)% ,6%) come, but it comes with a rider. courts. The Cabinet-approved For any legislation or policy to The proposal requiring the opinion termed as progressive, women-cen- posed and overhaul the amend- Medical Boards — whose composi- amendments include a clause, “the be hailed as landmark or progres- of just one provider up to 20 weeks’ tric or advancing women’s rights and ments, so that a contemporary he Union Cabinet’s approval tion, functions and other details will name and other particulars of a sive, it should benefit a vast major- gestation is indeed useful for women agency. The full draft of the Bill is MTP Act, which serves the needs of of the Medical Termination of be prescribed subsequently in Rules woman whose pregnancy has been ity of the target audience it is meant who seek termination in the second yet to be circulated widely and hope- women and advances their rights, is TPregnancy (Amendment) Bill, under the Act — will decide if terminated shall not be revealed, to serve or it should be expanding trimester, as opposed to the current fully there are no more nasty sur- tabled in the Parliament. If this 2020, in January set the stage for a women can have an abortion on this except to a person authorised in any the boundaries on the issue it seeks requirement of opinions of two prises in store. opportunity is not grabbed, we will small though belated step forward. ground. It moves the decision- law for the time being in force.” This to address. The proposed amend- providers. The intention of the be failing 50 per cent of our popu- Since this is only the second time making from the woman and her could be problematic for many ments fail this test miserably. For To summarise, the proposed Government seems to be right but lation. Will Indian women have to that the MTP Act is being amend- doctor to a medical board compris- women, especially vulnerable ones. the overwhelming majority of the amendments addresses, to some the execution seems to fall short. wait for another two decades to ed in its 49 years of existence, the ing multiple members, thereby legit- Over the years, we have seen barri- estimated 15.6 million women (over extent, only the tip of the iceberg. Hopefully some of the issues can be exercise full control over their bod- news managed to create quite a imising third-party authorisation, ers to abortion care increase due to 99 per cent) who seek to terminate For the vast majority of women who addressed when the Rules under the ies? buzz. Initial reports suggested that which was never the intention of the conflation of the MTP Act with Pre- their pregnancy every year, the need to terminate a pregnancy, the Act are framed. (The writer is CEO, Foundation the gestational limit for abortion had original MTP Act. Subjecting Conception and Pre-Natal amendment does not change any- amendments will not make any dif- Given the advances in medical for Reproductive Health Services been increased from 20 to 24 weeks, women to multiple medical check- Diagnostic Techniques Act and thing. Even for the small number ference. It is unlikely to make any technology, the current discourse on India and CAG Member-Pratigya for all women, which was wel- ups and assessment by an unfamil- Protection of Children from Sexual of women who will benefit, the dent in maternal mortality and women’s rights and available evi- Campaign for Gender Equality and comed by many. However, the fine iar board in no way advances their Offences (POCSO) Act. 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3 ! ' ;<=>+.! #% # R (+ :%$ 71 + ( 2 ! !E!!' $1 5 1 (( *) ( + %+(++ 208. 21)9521 /'!'! ( /' New Delhi (PTI): Around (, "2!"*$ tonnes to 26.5 million tonnes 12.67 lakh jobs were created in for 2019-20. The production (, "2!"*$ airport recently resulted in the (, 7 73 consumer durables, industrials, December 2019 against 14.59 ndustry body ISMA on estimate has been revised after collapse of the Tata-GIC group’s auto and capital goods indices lakh in the previous month, ITuesday revised the coun- considering reduction of sugar illionaire Gautam Adani’s investment in GMR. ndian equities closed in the fell up to 1.64 per cent, while according to payroll data of the try’s sugar production upward following higher production of Benergy and infrastructure Air India and its subsidiary, Ired for a third straight session realty, telecom, teck and metal Employees’ State Insurance by two per cent to 26.5 million ethanol by way of diversion of conglomerate is considering Air India Express own about on Tuesday as the coronavirus indices ended with gains. Corporation (ESIC). Gross tonnes for the ongoing 2019- B-heavy molasses and sugar- bidding to buy Air India and is 120 aircraft at FY18-end and spread outside China contin- In the broader market, BSE enrolments of new subscribers 20 marketing year, much lower cane juice, it said in a state- pouring into bid documents 126 aircraft till September last ued to hurt investors’ risk midcap and smallcap indices with ESIC were 1.49 crore dur- than last year but enough to ment. before finalising a plan, sources year. After its unsuccessful bid appetite. A day after taking a fell up to 0.45 per cent. ing the entire financial year meet the local demand. It may According to the second said. The government is offer- to sell Air India in 2018, the massive plunge due to concerns Investors across the globe are 2018-19, the National Statistical be noted that a senior Food estimate, production in Uttar ing to sell its entire holding in government this time has over Mauritius being added to worried over the long-term Office (NSO) said in a report. Ministry official on February Pradesh, the country’s largest the loss-making carrier along decided to offload its entire the “grey list” of Financial impact of the deadly coron- The report also showed 24 had said the total sugar sugar-producing state, is esti- with its entire interest in its stake. In 2018, the govern- Action Task Force (FATF), the avirus on the global growth. that during the September output would be around 27 mated to be 11.8 million low-cost arm and 50 per cent ment had offered to sell its 76 market steadied in the opening A viral outbreak that began 2017-December 2019 period, million tonnes this year. tonnes this year, almost simi- in the ground handling unit. per cent stake in the airline. deals on Tuesday, with regula- in China has infected more around 3.50 crore new sub- Indian Sugar Mills lar to what the state had pro- Sources with knowledge Of the total debt of Rs tor Sebi saying that foreign than 80,000 people globally. In scribers joined the ESIC Association (ISMA) had in duced in 2018-19. However, in of the development said the 60,074 crore as of March 31, investors from the island nation the domestic market, investors scheme. The NSO’s report is November last year pegged Maharashtra, sugar produc- mergers and acquisition Thiruvananthapuram, and 2019, the buyer would be will continue to be eligible for also weighed the repercussions based on the payroll data of sugar production at 26 million tion is estimated to drop by (M&A) team of Adani Group Mangalore. The deciding fac- required to absorb Rs 23,286.5 FPI registration. of Mauritius being added to the new subscribers of various tonnes for the 2019-20 mar- almost 40 per cent to around is scrutinising Air India bid tor for Adani to bid for Air crore, while the rest would be Starting off higher in open- “grey list” of Financial Action social security schemes run by keting year (October to 6.2 million tonnes in 2019-20 documents and the interest India would be the debt and transferred to Air India Assets ing trade, the BSE benchmark Task Force (FATF) — an inter- ESIC, retirement fund body September) considering fall in as against 10.72 million tonnes was at a preliminary stage. losses. The buyer will have to Holding Ltd (AIAHL), the spe- Sensex went through bouts of governmental policy making EPFO and the Pension Fund sugarcane crop in key growing in 2018-19. Bidding, they insisted, would take on a fixed debt of Rs cial purpose vehicle. volatility during the session, body that sets anti-money Regulatory and Development states, compared with 33.16 “Based on our analysis, we depend on the due diligence. 23,286.5 crore along with cer- As a precursor to Air India before settling at 82.03 points, laundering standards. Authority (PFRDA). million tonnes during the expect higher yield from the If Adani bids, it will join tain identified current and sale, the Cabinet in February or 0.20 per cent, lower at A significant percentage It has been releasing the 2018-19 marketing year. balance sugarcane available likes of Tata Group, Hindujas, non-current liabilities. The air- 2019 approved setting up 40,281.20. Similarly, the broad- of foreign portfolio investors payroll data or new subscribers Already, about 17 million for harvesting which is main- IndiGo and New York-based line has been in losses during AIAHL to transfer Rs 29,464 er NSE Nifty declined 31.50 (FPIs) investing in the Indian data of these three bodies since tonnes of sugar has been man- ly in areas which are high fund Interups who are said to the last few years. crore worth loans of the nation- points or 0.27 per cent to end market is registered in April 2018, covering a period ufactured by mills till February yielding districts like be considering putting in an While the privatization bid al carrier and its four sub- at 11,797.90. Mauritius. The island nation starting from September 2017. 15. Annual sugar consumption Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli and expression of interest (EoI) at document does not place any sidiaries— Air India Air On the Sensex chart, Sun is the second largest source The report showed that gross in India, the world’s second Pune,” ISMA said. Similarly, in the close of the bid deadline restriction on Adani from bid- Transport Services (AIATSL), Pharma was the top loser, after the United States from new enrolments with the ESIC largest producer after Brazil, is Karnataka, sugar production is next month. Adani Group’s ding for Air India, Airports Airline Allied Services (AASL), shedding 2.37 per cent, fol- which foreign portfolio invest- during the September 2017- about 26 million tonnes. estimated to be around 3.3 spokesperson could not be Authority of India (AAI) Air India Engineering Services lowed by HCL Tech, Reliance ments come into the country. March 2018 period were 83.35 Releasing the latest data, ISMA million tonnes in 2019-20 immediately reached for com- restricts an airline or a group Ltd (AIESL) and Hotel Industries, IndusInd Bank and Market regulator Sebi on lakh. A net of 10.08 lakh new said: “Sugar production during from 4.43 million tonnes in ments. Sources said Adani sees owning an airline to hold no Corporation of India (HCI). L&T. On the other hand, TCS Tuesday said foreign investors enrolments with the 2019-20 would be slightly 2018-19 due to fall in cane synergy in Air India and its air- more than 27 per cent in the Also, non-core assets - painting settled 1.98 per cent higher. from Mauritius will continue Employees’ Provident Fund more than what was estimat- acreage by 21 per cent. port operations. It last year won airports. A similar clause and artifacts - as well as other Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, SBI to be eligible for FPI registra- Organisation (EPFO) were ed in November 2019. ISMA According to ISMA, there has bids to operate six airports at restricting airlines or group non-operational assets of the and HUL too featured among tion with increased monitor- recorded in December 2019, has accordingly revised its not been any major changes in Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, owning airlines from owning national carrier too will be the gainers. Sectorally, BSE ing as per international compared with 10.09 lakh in sugar production estimates the other sugarcane growing Guwahati, more than 10 per cent in Delhi transferred to the SPV. energy, oil and gas, healthcare, norms. November last year. upwards from 26 million states of the country.
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87.40 85.95 86.15 YESBANK 35.25 36.00 34.75 35.10 0.15 DRREDDY 3171.00 3179.10 3058.00 3091.35 UPL 575.20 576.05 562.10 566.55 JAICORPLTD 96.10 96.60 93.50 94.20 GSKCONS 9726.00 9770.00 9592.15 9635.05 CENTURYPLY 152.15 155.95 150.05 155.25 COALINDIA 176.10 178.70 174.20 175.60 0.75 ITC 203.10 205.40 201.45 201.75 INFIBEAM 58.50 58.90 57.20 57.80 DABUR 505.25 509.30 499.40 499.40 HUDCO 32.40 32.55 31.35 31.60 JAMNAAUTO 39.05 39.05 38.25 38.30 IOC 111.90 112.95 110.10 110.85 0.30 BPCL 468.20 470.80 454.80 456.45 BATAINDIA 1768.00 1772.10 1715.25 1719.65 ABFRL 278.95 283.50 264.80 265.50 KEC 343.00 343.00 336.15 342.50 REDINGTON 117.90 117.90 113.30 114.05 HEROMOTOCO2190.20 2214.00 2164.05 2189.00 4.80 NAVINFLUOR 1219.00 1455.10 1210.00 1455.10 TATACHEM 753.00 755.05 740.25 750.35 GUJGAS 287.90 293.40 282.80 289.75 ITDC 294.10 300.75 291.00 291.35 ALBK 13.90 13.90 13.70 13.85 ICICIBANK 532.45 538.80 525.30 530.90 1.05 DMART 2400.00 2428.80 2308.50 2330.70 RPOWER 1.87 1.92 1.83 1.91 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246.15 INOXLEISUR 504.00 510.80 482.75 485.20 NIACL 130.50 131.30 125.00 125.40 NBVENTURES 68.15 68.15 66.80 66.80 ADANIPORTS 362.30 364.70 355.60 358.75 -3.50 TVSMOTOR 429.60 440.95 409.75 436.35 FORCEMOT 1253.10 1253.10 1202.15 1208.20 BLISSGVS 137.95 139.30 135.35 135.35 CHENNPETRO 112.75 112.75 109.65 111.20 ULTRACEMCO 4397.50 4400.00 4330.75 4346.05 -48.95 SRF 4084.25 4133.90 4040.00 4118.35 APLAPOLLO 2059.80 2083.10 2006.35 2043.00 PFIZER 4170.00 4183.75 4065.05 4155.10 IFBIND 510.00 515.55 493.70 504.20 CIPLA 430.20 431.20 420.00 425.20 -4.95 AXISBANK 730.90 732.00 722.55 728.90 GAIL 118.50 118.50 113.55 114.05 CADILAHC 275.75 277.90 270.55 271.05 EMAMILTD 270.00 275.20 267.45 269.20 GPPL 77.70 77.70 75.10 75.60 TITAN 1285.00 1286.75 1256.80 1265.00 -14.90 POWERGRID 186.55 187.55 185.35 186.30 MGL 1100.00 1109.70 1080.75 1097.95 ALKEM 2594.05 2651.30 2582.15 2647.10 JKLAKSHMI 321.05 329.30 316.55 320.75 INDUSINDBK 1181.00 1182.80 1138.80 1154.90 -15.35 MPHASIS 889.50 891.15 879.60 884.10 MARICO 300.10 307.00 300.10 305.80 HAL 729.70 741.95 710.00 716.00 PNCINFRA 194.50 194.50 186.55 188.40 LT 1262.20 1265.65 1240.15 1241.85 -17.85 GODREJPROP 1107.20 1118.20 1093.00 1101.55 ISEC 507.20 509.15 493.80 504.95 JMFINANCIL 114.75 116.00 111.30 115.55 NESCO 731.55 733.30 722.40 731.00 BPCL 469.80 470.55 454.90 457.60 -7.05 HDFCLIFE 571.00 582.00 566.25 570.25 APOLLOHOSP 1799.90 1809.35 1778.00 1795.00 CREDITACC 960.00 976.60 937.70 945.70 LUXIND 1535.00 1551.80 1506.70 1522.35 RELIANCE 1451.40 1451.40 1410.00 1420.00 -24.95 RBLBANK 308.00 311.80 303.65 309.05 RITES 320.00 323.50 315.30 317.95 HSCL 52.00 54.50 50.45 53.50 BLUESTARCO 834.80 852.50 822.00 830.30 GAIL 118.40 118.60 113.45 114.50 -2.30 PRSMJOHNSN 60.00 64.75 60.00 61.65 NTPC 110.90 112.40 109.65 110.15 IDBI 34.50 34.70 33.80 34.15 KNRCON 280.00 280.00 265.80 271.00 HCLTECH 595.50 595.70 575.00 583.20 -11.95 MINDTREE 1015.45 1061.80 1012.50 1051.10 NBCC 27.90 30.60 27.25 29.40 RAIN 100.45 101.00 96.50 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244.95 246.55 242.35 244.40 BOSCHLTD 14098.70 14098.70 13764.95 13767.50 DHANUKA 504.35 508.95 490.00 496.15 DLF 215.00 219.55 212.85 216.95 AMBUJACEM 212.00 213.95 209.40 211.70 FDC 262.00 269.20 256.35 259.00 VINATIORGA 1020.65 1029.40 1000.25 1017.45 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE HAVELLS 633.00 647.50 631.00 643.50 CANFINHOME 514.20 517.35 507.15 510.45 ICICIGI 1313.00 1321.00 1275.00 1287.35 OBEROIRLTY 524.70 525.00 519.20 519.20 NIFTY NEXT 50 28217.20 28356.05 27835.25 27853.30 -220.60 AUBANK 1163.20 1171.00 1151.95 1156.10 WELCORP 203.90 206.25 191.25 193.10 DCAL* 85.65 88.30 83.75 84.40 NLCINDIA 53.75 54.90 53.60 54.75 HAVELLS 634.00 647.65 631.00 643.05 16.40 ADANIGAS 167.00 167.00 153.60 154.65 IRB 95.00 101.80 93.75 97.75 APLLTD 646.75 664.70 644.85 645.55 EIDPARRY 201.45 201.45 194.30 195.40 MOTHERSUMI 114.00 118.75 112.75 117.40 2.80 TATAGLOBAL 376.00 376.00 365.55 369.50 JUBILANT 525.00 532.20 516.00 516.25 PHILIPCARB 121.80 121.95 118.40 120.90 IBULISL 115.90 115.90 107.20 109.25 NHPC 21.60 22.20 21.60 22.05 0.50 PIDILITIND 1559.00 1576.50 1554.00 1555.00 JUSTDIAL 490.00 497.80 483.85 493.00 SHANKARA 507.00 516.00 478.10 479.55 QUESS 538.45 549.95 532.55 535.50 DLF 213.00 219.50 213.00 217.00 4.50 JUBLFOOD 1880.00 1886.30 1837.05 1843.55 IDFCFIRSTB 39.40 39.80 38.80 39.30 DCBBANK 166.45 166.45 160.60 161.70 INOXWIND 36.15 37.90 36.15 36.75 DCMSHRIRAM 346.50 346.50 341.00 342.95 HDFCLIFE 570.00 582.50 566.00 568.45 7.65 EQUITAS 114.80 116.80 113.50 114.40 TRENT 795.95 804.05 760.00 766.50 CARERATING 520.00 520.00 504.00 511.00 AAVAS 1951.00 1985.75 1900.00 1921.55 SUNDRMFAST 442.50 443.00 436.45 440.30 IDEA 3.95 4.30 3.50 3.90 0.05 WOCKPHARMA 343.80 354.50 342.15 346.00 RELINFRA 22.80 23.20 21.80 22.20 HINDZINC 180.40 181.00 175.85 177.70 BASF 840.45 865.00 822.50 822.60 BLUEDART 2898.00 2898.00 2849.25 2850.00 AMBUJACEM 211.00 214.00 209.30 211.80 1.90 ONGC 99.30 100.25 97.25 97.55 NOCIL 92.50 97.65 90.70 96.20 ENGINERSIN 82.10 82.95 80.35 80.55 VRLLOG 234.00 237.00 231.70 232.80 FLFL 370.00 370.00 351.00 365.00 SIEMENS 1382.00 1404.95 1365.00 1386.00 12.20 VEDL 134.50 136.00 132.10 132.85 TATAELXSI 1010.00 1010.00 959.00 988.60 JINDALSAW 85.80 86.65 83.70 84.05 IDFC 34.15 34.85 33.85 34.05 GEPIL 746.05 756.35 735.00 735.00 COLPAL 1335.00 1355.00 1328.55 1344.65 11.00 NAM-INDIA 429.75 438.00 415.95 423.50 NESTLEIND 16341.20 16532.40 16312.00 16366.40 METROPOLIS 1765.00 1831.65 1765.00 1824.00 JYOTHYLAB 131.80 132.50 128.00 131.90 SADBHAV 79.90 80.15 77.20 77.40 MARICO 304.20 307.20 301.35 305.80 1.55 LICHSGFIN 352.80 354.75 345.20 350.85 SUNTV 471.15 476.10 463.30 468.05 FSL 46.30 46.85 45.60 45.85 DALBHARAT 841.00 849.60 811.00 818.80 SOMANYCERA 201.00 204.75 196.15 204.75 GODREJCP 618.60 622.50 608.30 616.90 2.05 NIITTECH 1848.00 1903.45 1848.00 1893.25 DIXON 4129.00 4267.50 4100.00 4156.10 UBL 1277.50 1277.50 1235.00 1235.50 ESSELPRO 193.75 196.00 189.45 191.50 CERA 2440.35 2463.00 2440.35 2461.05 BERGEPAINT 567.05 577.05 567.00 570.00 1.70 BANDHANBNK 417.00 425.40 402.20 403.85 STRTECH 109.20 110.65 106.60 107.35 VMART 2416.90 2440.15 2380.25 2414.40 CCL 244.00 245.00 233.70 237.75 JAGRAN 72.00 72.20 69.40 69.75 BANKBARODA 80.50 81.20 79.40 80.10 0.20 HDFCAMC 3280.00 3343.50 3251.60 3265.45 IGL 456.00 462.75 448.55 453.90 KEI 507.00 512.50 499.00 506.40 SYNGENE 306.60 310.15 298.00 309.45 CORPBANK 19.20 19.75 19.00 19.00 AUROPHARMA 512.00 514.35 497.00 504.90 0.90 CIPLA 430.00 432.10 420.00 424.80 RELAXO 819.95 819.95 784.85 794.60 KAJARIACER 553.30 572.40 549.85 553.00 SONATSOFTW 339.75 341.15 335.00 335.15 ZENSARTECH 147.60 147.60 140.50 141.40 MCDOWELL-N 704.65 715.00 696.05 702.90 0.05 STAR 492.00 508.00 491.60 503.55 ASIANPAINT 1830.05 1842.85 1821.00 1827.50 DISHTV 10.91 10.95 10.10 10.35 NH 338.95 342.00 326.00 326.00 SUPRAJIT 192.40 198.50 188.00 198.50 OFSS 2782.35 2802.10 2768.00 2777.50 -0.35 MIDHANI 232.50 238.15 216.00 221.80 NMDC 101.60 103.65 100.50 101.25 CEATLTD 1025.00 1025.75 1001.90 1016.15 ASHOKA 95.15 95.80 92.70 93.75 TNPL 167.60 167.90 166.20 166.35 PETRONET 266.95 267.70 263.30 264.50 -0.35 BEML 859.90 861.20 844.95 849.95 BAJAJELEC 411.35 447.15 411.25 440.85 VENKYS 1436.20 1463.25 1410.00 1423.90 GREAVESCOT 141.10 141.10 136.50 136.55 KPITTECH 87.50 89.85 86.10 88.25 PIDILITIND 1550.10 1577.00 1550.10 1553.50 -2.00 PFC 130.75 130.95 127.45 128.90 LTTS 1710.50 1724.60 1680.00 1685.00 GHCL* 175.00 175.55 173.05 173.55 KANSAINER 508.80 512.70 502.70 505.60 DBCORP 119.00 119.60 117.00 117.20 PGHH 11151.00 11199.95 11151.00 11170.00 -14.15 BANKBARODA 80.15 81.20 79.45 80.05 ACC 1409.90 1417.55 1394.55 1400.95 VBL 832.00 832.00 804.70 810.00 KALPATPOWR 367.50 368.55 355.55 356.60 CENTRUM 18.95 19.30 18.50 18.80 DABUR 503.50 509.50 499.10 500.00 -1.00 HEROMOTOCO 2186.00 2212.50 2165.00 2184.65 UNIONBANK 42.95 42.95 41.50 42.10 SCI 52.95 53.80 52.35 53.10 LAURUSLABS 438.70 439.00 429.10 431.05 TVTODAY 244.45 244.45 235.55 235.75 LUPIN 680.00 680.00 667.40 671.00 -1.85 COALINDIA 175.90 178.75 174.20 175.00 M&MFIN 365.70 379.75 365.70 371.50 DEEPAKFERT 93.90 95.00 89.60 94.00 PGHH 11180.00 11214.70 11149.90 11181.35 UCOBANK 13.50 13.55 13.15 13.20 UBL 1242.00 1259.75 1235.00 1237.00 -3.75 HEXAWARE 365.00 369.20 360.30 364.65 TORNTPOWER 312.00 314.45 307.15 310.30 FCONSUMER 19.40 19.40 17.55 17.75 SIS 611.50 611.50 587.90 593.90 TTKPRESTIG 5812.30 5849.85 5809.95 5822.95 HDFCAMC 3298.00 3345.00 3252.30 3268.00 -10.25 TORNTPHARM 2175.00 2228.25 2175.00 2209.85 IBREALEST 86.40 86.80 81.55 82.00 PCJEWELLER 17.90 18.10 17.35 17.50 MINDACORP 118.00 119.80 114.65 115.25 MAHLOG 409.15 414.05 404.00 404.40 NMDC 102.35 103.65 100.50 101.20 -0.50 SRTRANSFIN 1342.45 1349.55 1308.95 1321.40 UJJIVAN 370.00 378.90 366.25 374.00 LTI 2010.00 2011.35 1983.05 1983.05 GARFIBRES 1513.45 1560.00 1504.65 1560.00 SHK 111.30 114.85 110.05 110.25 PFC 130.00 130.95 127.45 128.70 -0.70 MOTHERSUMI 114.60 118.60 112.80 116.70 ADANIGREEN 186.20 188.95 178.00 180.05 SOUTHBANK 10.13 10.13 9.52 9.56 SKFINDIA 1977.10 1977.10 1933.00 1950.00 MHRIL 219.70 221.20 217.80 220.75 ACC 1414.00 1417.35 1394.00 1399.05 -8.15 NATIONALUM 37.05 37.45 36.50 36.60 COLPAL 1340.00 1354.90 1329.45 1345.00 TRIDENT 6.20 6.20 5.98 6.00 MOIL 133.95 137.40 131.90 136.40 ZYDUSWELL 1442.00 1459.00 1438.60 1459.00 PNB 50.40 50.70 49.75 49.85 -0.50 M&M 515.00 519.20 506.10 509.70 ADANIPORTS 360.55 364.75 355.65 359.00 DBL 338.75 344.40 331.35 337.40 UFLEX 225.00 225.95 220.35 222.60 CARBORUNIV 343.85 344.00 341.10 341.35 IBULHSGFIN 337.50 344.00 318.35 327.20 -3.65 KOTAKBANK 1677.00 1689.60 1668.85 1678.35 LUPIN 688.00 688.00 667.70 669.15 RALLIS 236.50 236.50 228.10 229.25 GMDCLTD 56.85 56.85 55.55 55.55 CYIENT 435.65 435.65 430.80 431.15 ICICIPRULI 487.15 489.90 475.00 481.05 -5.40 GODREJIND 419.50 420.60 414.00 419.70 RAYMOND 581.40 582.50 567.05 575.65 CAPPL 318.50 330.50 312.00 320.00 PERSISTENT 724.00 736.90 705.00 713.95 EIHOTEL 140.20 141.00 137.75 138.00 GICRE 201.55 204.90 197.15 198.00 -2.45 NCC 41.60 41.75 40.10 40.50 WESTLIFE 486.30 498.00 471.05 473.95 VIPIND 447.20 452.60 441.05 443.25 FINEORG 2275.00 2275.00 2215.00 2235.00 TIMETECHNO 50.70 50.70 49.50 49.85 BANDHANBNK 419.00 425.95 402.00 403.10 -5.15 AIAENG 1832.00 1852.00 1747.75 1765.35 BEL 82.05 83.75 82.00 82.45 MOTILALOFS 781.55 792.20 766.00 773.30 HINDCOPPER 34.80 35.45 34.45 35.25 MAHSEAMLES 338.70 343.50 338.70 340.00 CONCOR 548.20 550.95 540.40 541.00 -7.00 HCLTECH 590.00 596.35 575.25 582.65 KRBL 283.40 283.40 278.30 279.50 AMBER 1560.10 1598.35 1540.00 1540.85 ASTRAL 1190.75 1197.90 1179.95 1181.40 GULFOILLUB 750.00 751.50 735.50 740.35 DIVISLAB 2152.00 2165.00 2093.00 2117.00 -27.45 ZEEL 251.10 255.05 249.75 251.90 SANOFI 7240.00 7249.00 6969.00 7012.10 GLAXO 1341.20 1370.00 1338.35 1365.00 JSLHISAR 70.60 73.90 70.30 72.90 MAHABANK 11.27 11.31 11.13 11.27 SHREECEM 23831.60 23999.00 23478.05 23525.00 -306.60 BAJAJ-AUTO 2990.00 3004.80 2932.40 2950.25 RADICO 425.00 427.45 408.15 411.00 CASTROLIND 155.50 156.90 152.60 153.85 GESHIP 258.00 259.00 255.30 256.95 SCHAEFFLER 4600.95 4640.85 4524.00 4524.05 L&TFH 118.50 119.30 115.80 116.60 -1.60 GRAPHITE 261.00 264.50 254.05 255.50 ICICIPRULI 490.00 490.00 475.10 481.00 CUMMINSIND 544.00 546.45 531.90 535.90 IFCI 5.85 5.85 5.73 5.79 GDL 125.00 125.00 122.40 122.50 CADILAHC 276.00 277.95 270.65 271.10 -3.80 TECHM 822.00 825.00 809.60 825.00 SBILIFE 928.00 932.80 891.90 900.95 HONAUT 34076.00 34699.00 34050.00 34247.25 GET&D 136.00 136.00 129.90 130.70 ORIENTCEM 81.00 81.60 80.45 81.25 SRTRANSFIN 1339.95 1348.25 1310.00 1316.90 -18.65 MANAPPURAM 177.95 180.10 175.25 177.80 GRANULES 175.20 178.40 170.60 174.40 ORIENTELEC 264.00 264.00 250.90 255.55 ITDCEM 56.45 57.40 54.80 55.10 SOLARINDS 1203.95 1203.95 1185.00 1185.00 PAGEIND 23162.25 23286.00 22580.10 22650.00 -368.40 GRASIM 730.00 732.15 715.60 720.95 FEDERALBNK 87.00 87.90 85.95 86.35 GICRE 202.50 205.00 197.45 198.60 VSTIND 4225.05 4252.55 4196.45 4242.50 KPRMILL 611.10 621.20 611.10 618.15 HINDZINC 180.00 181.50 175.00 177.10 -3.05 CGCL 208.20 208.20 202.00 202.00 ABCAPITAL 87.00 87.90 84.15 84.40 CONCOR 549.10 550.15 539.90 540.50 SYMPHONY 1355.00 1380.00 1326.05 1342.00 RATNAMANI 1327.20 1327.20 1315.30 1315.30 BAJAJHLDNG 3713.45 3750.00 3625.00 3629.95 -65.15 IRCON 570.00 577.10 533.75 536.70 BHARATFORG 451.00 469.20 451.00 463.05 HEIDELBERG 200.95 202.75 196.80 200.45 TATAMETALI 639.85 646.90 633.95 640.00 TCNSBRANDS 551.60 576.25 551.55 565.00 DMART 2399.00 2429.00 2308.00 2347.00 -42.70 GMRINFRA 25.55 26.45 25.40 25.55 PRESTIGE 353.80 360.15 339.00 340.00 BAJAJHLDNG 3717.50 3747.55 3630.00 3634.85 JSL 41.00 42.15 40.95 41.70 SFL 1681.90 1687.00 1650.00 1650.00 BOSCHLTD 14100.00 14100.00 13770.05 13799.95 -259.50 NAUKRI 2759.90 2808.95 2633.70 2653.35 APOLLOTYRE 152.00 155.60 150.50 154.40 NATCOPHARM 646.80 650.50 627.60 637.00 ENDURANCE 1040.00 1040.00 984.20 984.80 UNITEDBNK 7.57 7.66 7.46 7.55 ICICIGI 1328.00 1328.00 1275.10 1280.00 -25.10 SPICEJET 87.70 89.30 86.80 87.60 EXIDEIND 174.65 175.90 170.70 174.50 MASFIN 1137.00 1158.80 1063.00 1078.00 GUJALKALI 371.20 372.25 354.90 357.35 VTL 1088.15 1092.00 1069.25 1092.00 HINDPETRO 217.00 218.35 207.80 211.30 -4.90 DIVISLAB 2157.60 2164.65 2093.85 2118.30 ARVINDFASN 363.70 365.50 347.75 347.75 JKCEMENT 1500.00 1504.40 1434.00 1435.00 RELCAPITAL 7.68 7.70 7.25 7.36 CHOLAHLDNG 540.00 541.00 537.60 537.60 SBILIFE 923.50 934.70 891.75 894.00 -22.60 HINDALCO 180.00 181.30 174.10 174.30 AJANTPHARM 1422.00 1450.25 1392.10 1421.35 VGUARD 201.05 206.00 200.75 204.05 ERIS 418.40 427.00 413.40 421.50 VARROC 391.05 399.45 391.05 395.95 NIACL 130.00 130.70 125.00 125.70 -3.55 SAIL 39.25 40.10 38.85 39.40 CROMPTON 287.55 291.25 280.55 286.45 BDL 294.40 298.00 282.05 283.30 NETWORK18 29.70 29.70 28.50 28.80 CHALET 332.35 332.35 329.20 329.20 BIOCON 315.00 315.70 295.60 303.50 -10.75 IOC 111.70 112.90 110.10 111.00 ABBOTINDIA 16113.10 16240.00 15975.40 16161.45 TEJASNET 65.10 65.35 60.40 60.65 CRISIL 1710.00 1710.00 1629.10 1641.90 MAGMA 49.35 50.00 49.20 49.20 ASHOKLEY 85.00 86.35 80.10 81.40 -3.55 ATUL 5000.00 5087.00 4865.15 4904.35 PHOENIXLTD 878.80 979.50 870.80 936.10 RESPONIND 87.45 87.50 83.60 86.35 BAJAJCON 196.20 197.15 190.65 190.65 STARCEMENT 85.00 85.15 84.50 85.15 PEL 1570.00 1589.95 1485.00 1498.00 -69.95 PIIND 1549.90 1556.50 1531.00 1546.00 OMAXE 165.00 165.00 154.75 158.50 GSPL 237.50 238.90 233.65 236.35 HATHWAY 21.00 22.80 20.50 21.30 GAYAPROJ 22.85 22.85 22.85 22.85 INDIGO 1444.00 1444.45 1335.00 1376.00 -68.50 BALKRISIND 1229.00 1241.65 1205.35 1213.70 SPARC 163.25 164.60 156.15 160.40 J&KBANK 19.15 19.55 19.00 19.15 BALMLAWRIE 108.35 113.00 108.00 108.70 SHRIRAMCIT 1386.00 1386.00 1377.55 1377.55 !"#!$!$ 77 <? +Q *+ R ' ++ " " + + +%%+ !@AA 2!00*
"( " * the KCDC said, taking the toll (, 3" 6 4 and Wuhan outnumbered new awareness and the push to get to nine. cases, it said. oneself tested. he novel coronavirus out- South Korea has an eventy-one new coronavirus Confirming the declining Secondly, doctors in Tbreak in South Korea is advanced medical system, a Sdeaths were reported from trend, Canadian epidemiologist Wuhan are for the first time “very grave”, President Moon free press and a strong culture China, taking the total number Bruce Aylward, who headed reporting vacant beds in hos- Jae-in said Tuesday as he visit- of public accountability, and of casualties to 2,663, even as the WHO mission to China, pitals to accommodate new ed its epicentre, even as the observers say that its health reports suggested that the said the drop in the number of patients, he said, adding that country announced its small- statistics can be treated with number of new cases has seen cases was possible due to earlier China had to build two est rise in cases for several days. confidence. a sharp decline. actions taken by the Chinese makeshift hospitals with a The Korea Centers for Scores of events have been According to a daily report government. capacity of 2,300 beds. Disease Control and cancelled or postponed, from released by the National Health “I know the challenges Later, officials converted Prevention (KCDC) confirmed K-pop concerts to the start of Commission (NHC) on with the statistics that come out stadiums and dormitories into 60 new cases in its morning the K-league football season. Tuesday, the number of con- of China, sometimes with hospitals to accommodate update — after three days of The World Team Table firmed cases has reached changing numbers. What we more patients. triple-digit increases — taking Tennis Championship in 77,658, a jump of 508 cases. had to do is to look very care- “The (WHO) team wanted the tally to 893, the largest Busan in March fell victim on The report stated that 68 fully at different sources of to be convinced. Very rapidly national total anywhere outside Tuesday, with organisers say- deaths were reported in Hubei, information to say confident- multiple sources of data point China. ing new dates in June had two in Shandong and one in ly this is actually declining,” to the same thing that the More than 80 percent of been “provisionally reserved”. Guangdong. Aylward told reporters here. cases are falling and they are the infections have been in The Korean Basketball China’s daily new con- “A lot of compelling data falling because of actions that South Korea’s fourth-largest League said it would hold firmed cases of COVID-19 and observations on the are being taken,” he said, city Daegu and neighbouring matches behind closed doors outside ground zero Hubei ground support this,” he added. adding that the world needed North Gyeongsang province. “until the situation improves”. came down to nine, indicating Aylward headed the first the experience and expertise of “The situation is very Most of the country’s a continued declining trend. WHO technical team on China. grave,” President Moon Jae-in infections are linked to the The daily number of cured February 10 and later paved the Elaborating further, said on a visit to Daegu, wear- Shincheonji Church of Jesus, and discharged patients has way for a 12-member expert Aylward said old approaches ing the uniform of a govern- an entity often accused of surpassed that of new cases for team that arrived in Beijing last like suspension of travel and ment emergency official and being a cult. the seventh consecutive day, the Monday. quarantine were used to con- vowing full government sup- A 61-year-old female NHC claimed. The team, along with tain the spread of the virus by port. "! ! member developed a fever Monday saw 2,589 people Chinese experts, visited worst- the Chinese authorities. “We will achieve a victory +( (!$( 3 5 < on February 10, but attended walking out of hospital after hit Hubei province over the “These significant mea- in the fight against this virus,” !< ! at least four church services in recovery, much higher than the weekend to conduct field inves- sures could only be adopted he added. !! " $ !! ! !' '< Daegu before being diag- new confirmed patients, state- tigations on the virus out- with tremendous collective The streets of Daegu — $ nosed. run Xinhua news agency break. will, not only in the commu- which has a population of 2.5 KCDC director Jung Eun- reported. Aylward said when he nity but also top officials, million — have been largely cancelled sessions Tuesday as it ing back joint military exercis- advised travellers to “avoid all kyeong advised Shincheonji A total of 27,323 patients arrived in Beijing on February which is rare to see,” Aylward deserted for days, apart from closed for cleaning after con- es, with Defense Secretary nonessential travel” to South followers to refrain from going have been been discharged by 10, China was reporting about said. long queues at the few shops firmation a person with the Mark Esper telling reporters in Korea. outside “as much as possible”. the end of Monday, it said. 2,500 cases a day, which has Liang Wannian, who head- with masks for sale. coronavirus had attended a Washington the two allies’ mil- Hong Kong has said it will With public criticism The agency reported that now declined to over 400. ed the Chinese expert team, Authorities urged the pub- meeting last week. itaries were “looking at scaling not allow arrivals from South growing, Shincheonji’s Monday marked the sixth con- The observation was made said the deadly virus has not lic to exercise extra caution, The country’s flag carrier back the command post train- Korea other than returning founder Lee Man-hee said secutive day when China’s daily from the data collected from significantly mutated. advising citizens to stay home Korean Air also reported a ing due to concerns about the residents, while a Mongolian the group would provide the number of new infections fever clinics and the availabil- “The animal host has not if they have a fever or respira- cabin crew member had tested coronavirus”. ban on flights to and from the government a list of all its remained under 1,000. ity of hospital beds, he said, been confirmed—a bat could tory symptoms. positive, without giving details. The US Centers for Disease South came into force Tuesday. members to have them tested Newly recovered coron- stressing that the numbers be the host, but also a pan- South Korea’s parliament And the US hinted at scal- Control and Prevention Two more people had died, for the virus. avirus patients in both Hubei dropped amid heightened golin,” Liang Wannian said. 0 .B; "( 2 $ 4 The White House said it for coronavirus response fund- needed to keep Ebola in check.” United States so far, including expected to draw additional ing is long overdue and com- Pelosi said the House of 39 among people repatriated he White House plans to money from other agencies pletely inadequate to the scale Representatives will “swiftly from China and the Diamond # Tspend a total of $2.5 billion throughout the government, as of this emergency,” House advance a strong, strategic Princess cruise ship off Japan. fighting the deadly new coro- well as from the re-prioritiza- Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. funding package that fully “Despite urgent warnings navirus as infections mush- tion of Health and Human “For almost two years, the addresses the scale and seri- from Congress and the public ( 3 flies daily to Tehran. Its low- coronavirus that causes it. room around the globe, US Services funding, for a total of Trump Administration has left ousness of this public health health community, the Trump cost sister airline, FlyDubai, Iran’s government said media reported Monday. $2.5 billion. critical positions in charge of crisis.” administration took weeks to he United Arab Emirates flies to multiple Iranian cities, Monday that 12 people had In a request to Congress, The funds will be spent on managing pandemics at the The new coronavirus has request these emergency Ton Tuesday banned all as does the Sharjah-based low- died nationwide from the new President Donald Trump’s areas such as laboratory tests, National Security Council and peaked in China but could funds,” said House flights to and from Iran over cost carrier Air Arabia. coronavirus, rejecting claims of administration asked for $1.8 quarantine, vaccine research the Department of Homeland still grow into a pandemic, the Appropriations Committee the outbreak of the new coro- The announcement came a much higher death toll of 50 billion in emergency spending, and development as well as Security vacant,” she added in World Health Organization chairwoman Nita Lowey. navirus, just a day after its after Bahrain said it would by a lawmaker from the city of according to The Washington supporting affected states, The a statement. has warned. “It is profoundly disturbing spread was announced across suspend all flights from Dubai Qom that has been at the epi- Post. Washington Post said. “His most recent budget The coronavirus situation that their answer now is to raid multiple Mideast nations from and Sharjah, a neighboring center of the virus in the coun- The request was for $1.25 Democrats immediately called for slashing funding for is worsening in other countries, money Congress has desig- the Islamic Republic. UAE emirate that is home to try. The conflicting reports billion in new funding for the slammed the request as too the Centers for Disease with more than 2,000 cases and nated for other critical public The UAE, home to long- Air Arabia, for 48 hours. raised questions about the Department of Health and low, and accused the White Control, which is on the front- 30 deaths reported abroad, health priorities. Worse still, haul carriers Emirates and Bahrain’s Health Ministry Iranian government’s trans- Human Services, as well as the House of dropping the ball on lines of this emergency. And prompting a raft of restrictions their overall request still falls Etihad, remains a key interna- on Tuesday raised the number parency concerning the scale of transfer of an additional USD disease preparedness and fund- now, the President is com- on travelers from infected short of what is needed for an tional transit route for Iran’s 80 of infected cases from the new the outbreak. 535 million originally set aside ing. pounding our vulnerabilities by nations. effective, comprehensive gov- million people. The flight ban, virus to eight, saying that all Iranian President Hassan to fight Ebola. “The President’s request seeking to ransack funds still There are 53 cases in the ernment-wide response.” which will last at least a week, had traveled from Iran via Rouhani sought to reassure shows the growing concern Dubai. Four of them have been the nation in a speech on over the spread of the virus in identified as Saudi nationals. Tuesday, calling the new coro- Iran amid worries the out- The cases were confirmed navirus an “uninvited and (!(! !Q/ ( !'! !6 break may be larger than what upon arrival to Bahrain during inauspicious passenger.” “We authorities there now acknowl- screenings at the airport, and will get through corona,” edge. The Emirates’ General prior to the suspension on Rouhani said. “We will get "( #5 positive for the new coron- passengers were not even test- ated their citizens from the the increase of new patients as Civil Aviation Authority made flights to Dubai and Sharjah, through the virus.” avirus and died of pneumonia. ed during the quarantine peri- ship, with 450 Filipinos due to much as possible,” Prime the announcement via the according to Bahrain’s official Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq and fourth person has died in The health ministry did not od, the health ministry has be flown home on Tuesday on Minister Shinzo Abe said at a country’s state-run WAM news news agency. Oman also announced their AJapan after becoming ill immediately respond to a acknowledged. two chartered flights. Another cabinet meeting on the out- agency, just hours after Dubai Dubai has been screening first cases of the virus on aboard a coronavirus-stricken request for comment on the Several government offi- 81 who have tested positive for break. “To this end, we shall International Airport, the passengers on incoming flights Monday and connected them cruise ship, local media report- reports. Three others, all cials working on the ship have the virus will stay in Japan. thoroughly strengthen mea- world’s busiest for internation- from China, where the out- to travel with Iran. ed Tuesday, as the government Japanese, have so far died after themselves contracted the As the situation on the ship sures against patient clusters.” al travel, said there would be break began in December. The UAE, a federation of unveiled a new policy to tack- becoming sick on the ship. Two infection, but authorities have has come under scrutiny, infec- The government is expected to restrictions on flights there. Long-haul carriers Emirates seven sheikhdoms on the le the outbreak. were confirmed to have the defended a policy of not uni- tions have spiked inside Japan, take measures including “All passenger and cargo and Etihad are among the few Arabian Peninsula, has report- Nearly 700 people on new coronavirus, while the formly testing those working with 156 cases including one expanding the number of hos- aircraft traveling to and from international airlines still flying ed 13 cases of the new virus. board the Diamond Princess, health ministry declined to on the boat. death. “As we see patients pitals that can receive suspect- Iran will be suspended for a to Beijing. However, the out- Most of those were connected which spent two weeks quar- comment on the diagnosis of “We are aware of the risks whose infection routes are not ed patients, as well as asking period of one week, and could break in Iran only became to Chinese travel. antined off Japan, have so far the third. Japan has come of them getting infected when clear in several regions in people with moderate symp- be up for extension,” the public in recent days. Meanwhile, Kuwait raised tested positive for the virus. under increasing pressure over they take off a mask or gloves, Japan, now is a crucial phase to toms to stay at home. authority said. “The decision is The novel coronavirus has the number of its infected Four people who were hos- its handling of the ship, par- so we will have thorough mea- prevent the spread of infection The health minister has a precautionary measure infected more than 80,000 peo- cases from three to five people. pitalised after being taken off ticularly after it emerged that sures to prevent infections from happening on a huge already urged people to avoid undertaken by the UAE to ple globally, causing around All five were passengers return- the ship have died, the latest a some passengers allowed to under these circumstances,” scale,” government spokesman crowds and unnecessary gath- ensure strict monitoring and 2,700 deaths, mainly in China. ing on a flight from the Iranian man in his 80s, according to disembark after testing negative Health Minister Katsunobu Yoshihide Suga told reporters erings, and the government has prevention of the spread of the The World Health city of Mashhad, where Iran’s local media. were subsequently diagnosed Kato said, while stressing no on Tuesday. “It is important called for businesses to encour- new coronavirus.” Organization has named the ill- government has not yet The Yomiuri Shimbun with the virus. change in policy was planned. that we contain the spread in age teleworking and off-peak Emirates, the government- ness COVID-19, referring to its announced a single case of the daily said the man had tested Some of the disembarking Many nations have evacu- Japan by slowing the speed of commuting. owned carrier based in Dubai, origin late last year and the virus. 5 !(! + * ;" ! %+ . 2) ,# (, " taking decisive action on the reinvigorate global governance. Goals and the 2030 Agenda will United Nations Security “While we all may not remain a priority in this decade (, 2 $ 4 till December 31, 2014 fol- of Citizens, however, citizen- Indian Constitution guaran- ndia has said that multilateral Council (UNSC) reforms. agree on the specifics of reform, for action and recognising and lowing religious persecution ship laws as a tool to target tees fundamental rights to all Iinstitutions like the UN must India has been calling for we can all agree that tangible harnessing the agency of US commission on inter- there will get Indian citizen- religious minorities is receiv- its citizens, including its undergo metamorphosis to the reform of the UNSC along progress on reform of the key women and youth in develop- Anational religious free- ship. ing much needed interna- minority communities. remain credible, and tangible with Brazil, Germany and organs of the UN, in particu- ment would be critical. dom will hold a hearing next The Indian government tional attention, the USCIRF A senior official of the progress on reform of the Japan for long, emphasising lar the Security Council, is The ambassador also noted week on how citizenship laws has been emphasising that said. “This phenomenon has Ministry of External Affairs Security Council is essential to that it rightly deserves a place essential if we are to better that while much is being said in countries like India and the new law will not deny cit- a long-standing precedent has said it is widely acknowl- better address challenges and at the UN high table as a per- address the many challenges about how rapid technological Myanmar are leveraged to izenship rights, but has been with such measures as the edged that India is a vibrant opportunities of the 21st cen- manent member. and opportunities of the 21st change and automation can deny the religious minorities brought to protect the 1982 Citizenship Law in democracy where the tury. The G4 nations of Brazil, century. Our declaration upend the labour market, the legal protection, making them oppressed minorities of Burma stripping the Rohingya Constitution provides protec- India’s Deputy Permanent Germany, Japan and India sup- should reflect this,” Naidu said, positive role of technology as a vulnerable to exploitation, neighbouring countries and of their rights as citizens. tion of religious freedom, and Representative to the UN port each other’s bids for per- stressing that the declaration, key driver for development is discrimination and mass give them citizenship. “Without citizenship where democratic governance Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu, manent seats on the UNSC. whether concise or not, should somewhat neglected. atrocities. The USCIRF hearing is rights, minority communities and rule of law further pro- speaking at the Informal Ambassador Naidu said: be the one that makes all coun- “We must break the mis- The announcement of the scheduled for March 4. are left to face further perse- mote and protect fundamen- Consultations on the “While the centrality of multi- tries proud. trust of technology. We need to US Commission on “Witnesses will discuss cution and violence by both tal rights. Declaration for the lateral institutions like the Other key areas that need harness the potential of emerg- International Religious how citizenship laws are used governments and non-state Defending the CAA, Commemoration of the 75th United Nations to internation- greater focus and concerted ing technologies to empower Freedom (USCIRF) came to target religious minorities, actors. In particular, govern- Prime Minister Narendra Anniversary of the UN, said al relations is recognised, if action is closing the gender gap the poorest and most deprived,” amidst the widespread particularly in Burma ment efforts to strip religious Modi last month said that the that at a time when the world these institutions are to be rel- in incomes and wages, provid- he said, adding that India envi- protests in India against the (Myanmar) and India, and minorities of their citizen- law is not about taking away is grappling with increasingly evant and credible, they must ing social protection to work- sions a catalytic role for the UN Citizenship Amendment Act will highlight the importance ship can be a key predictor of citizenship, it is about giving complex challenges, “we need periodically undergo renewal ers in informal sectors and cre- in its quest for harnessing the (CAA) and the ongoing maid- of the atrocity prevention mass atrocities,” it said. citizenship. to reaffirm our collective com- and metamorphosis, so that ation of more jobs in formal potential of technology for en official visit of US President framework for understand- Several experts have been “We must all know that mitment to multilateralism”. they do not remain relics of an sector, addressing negative transformative changes. Donald Trump to India. ing the potential conse- invited to testify at the hear- any person of any religion The United Nations is outdated geo-political con- impacts of trade and invest- “UN can and should play a According to the CAA, quences of these laws,” it said ing. Tony Perkins, Chair, from any country of the world marking 75 years of its exis- struct of the 1940’s”. ment policies on workers in vital role in global norm setting members of the Hindu, Sikh, in a statement. USCIRF; Gayle Manchin, Vice who believes in India and its tence this year and India has He said that the section on informal sector including as well as providing operational Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and With widespread protests Chair, and Anurima Bhargava Constitution can apply for led the call for speeding up the ‘Looking Ahead’ in the Food women, Naidu said. support required to maximise Christian communities who in recent months in India in its Commissioner would make Indian citizenship through long-pending reform process, for Thought paper circulated He further said that full the role of technology as an have come from Pakistan, response to the CAA and a opening remarks. due process. There’s no prob- saying the landmark year is the by the co-chairs is critical, as it and effective implementation of enabler and an equalizer,” Bangladesh and Afghanistan proposed National Register India maintains that the lem in that,” he said. most opportune one for under- asks what needs to be done to the Sustainable Development Naidu said. !"#!$!$ 7 + )$'++ + * % 5& ! +% '+!+! ! ( # * * 7 murky, leaders from both fac- to be patient. the Cabinet and appointed him ( 2 $ 4 both trade and diplomacy. freedom as we work together Modi could play an important tions raced Tuesday to secure “Let me do my duties. I as interim leader until a new “I look forward to seeing on key issues,” said Senator role as both countries contin- fter months of resisting support for a new government. hope we will find the best solu- government is formed. he meeting between Prime what comes out of this historic James Lankford. ue to negotiate a trade deal in Apressure to hand over the In an unprecedented move, tion for the country,” the king Mahathir has kept his cards TMinister Narendra Modi visit, including a new US-India As the US continues to the near future - while it premiership to his named suc- palace officials said King Sultan said as he handed out food close to his chest, but what’s and President Donald Trump military partnership!” Olson expand its relationship with remains stalled for now, cessor, Malaysian Prime Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah parcels to the horde of media clear is that he has the support is important to America’s said in a tweet. Republican India, particularly in trade, the progress on trade is still a Minister Mahathir Mohamad has decided to interview all camped outside the palace. of all sides, which can pave the national security interest and Leader Kevin McCarthy told US “must also talk about” vitally important component of finally quit this week. But in a lawmakers to establish which Members of Bersatu made way for a comeback — on a global economy, a group of US Fox News how Trump’s warm human rights and religious overall relations going for- confounding twist, the 94-year- faction has the majority support. a beeline to Mahathir’s house clean slate. Both Anwar’s lawmakers has said. welcome in India exemplifies freedom, he said. ward,” Khambatta said in old leader emerged stronger The two-day process will start Tuesday morning after rejecting alliance and the defectors try- Senator Ted Cruz, who the strong bond the countries “The Senate spoke with response to a question. than before, while his ruling Tuesday with 90 lawmakers, his resignation as party chair- ing to grab power support was the runner-up for the share, and how the world is one voice in 2015 that religious Addressing the massive alliance, which won a historic with each to be given a few min- man. Mahathir has kept mum Mahathir as their leader. Republican presidential nom- safer because of it. freedom should be part of “Namaste Trump” rally at vote about two years ago, met its utes to voice their stand. since the dizzying political deba- “No question he has ination in the 2016 election, “To have this relationship trade negotiations,” Lankford Motera stadium, President Waterloo. The process will include cle began over the weekend. emerged as more in command said on Monday that India is a (with India) changes the course said. Trump on Monday said that Malaysia’s king accepted leaders of the United Malays Anwar and other alliance lead- than before. Every party has friend, an ally and the largest of history going forward. I The first day of President Prime Minister Modi’s rise Mahathir’s shocking resigna- National Organization, includ- ers said Monday that Mahathir pledged to work with him,” said democracy on Earth. give this president a great deal Trump’s visit to India project- from his humble background tion Monday. The move came in ing disgraced former Prime was not the mastermind behind Bridget Welsh, honorary “Trump and Modi meeting of credit... this creates a much ed a strengthened US-India underscored the “limitless tandem with plans by Mahathir’s Minister Najib Razak, who is on the conspiracy and that he had research associate at the is important to US national bigger bond, and so for the partnership, a growing strate- promise of the great nation”, supporters to team up with trial for corruption. quit because he refused to work University of Nottingham in security and the global econo- president to do this and build gic and defence relationship remarks which reflected the opposition parties to form a new Local media reported that with UMNO, which he had Malaysia. my. Last year I was proud to with (Prime Minister) Modi, and a much-needed and showy bonhomie shared by the two government and foil the transi- speculation was rife that UMNO worked so hard to oust in 2018 “This can be seen as strate- welcome PM Modi to Texas, this makes the world boost for both leaders, who leaders. The chemistry between tion of power to his named suc- can form a government in a new polls. gy, but it is important not to for- where I reaffirmed my com- stronger...,” McCarthy said. have recently faced serious Trump and Modi was evident cessor, Anwar Ibrahim. coalition with a fundamentalist The focus now is on what get that this whole debacle mitment to the India-US “A strong India-US rela- domestic political challenges, at the event as the two leaders Mahathir’s Bersatu party Islamist party, Bersatu and two Mahathir, the world’s oldest reflects poorly on him as leader friendship,” Cruz said in a tionship on trade and defence said Persis Khambatta, man- hugged each other multiple ditched the alliance, depriving it other parties on Borneo island. leader, will do next.“Just anoth- and also does Malaysia no tweet. is vital to combatting Chinese aging director of consulting times and heaped praise on of its majority rule after 37 law- In a surprising appearance er day in the office,” hetweeted favors. My own view is that this Congressman Pete Olson influence around the world. It firm South Asia BGA. each other in front of nearly makers left and throwing the at the palace gate, Sultan Tuesday, along with photos of may be a case of a strategy going said “great to see” Trump being is right for our nation to push “The strong personal rela- one lakh people at the new- country into political distress. Abdullah said he was concerned him at his desk studying docu- wrong and hijacked, which he is welcomed by India, one of India to set a higher standard tionship between President look Motera stadium in With the political situation with the crisis and urged people ments, after the king dissolved working to resolve.” America’s biggest partners in on human rights and religious Trump and Prime Minister Gujarat. " !$ ! !O'! 5! + ( ! ! (!( ! $< !( 1. 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Pakistan’s Punjab government hina has sentenced citizen,” foreign ministry have claimed his detention is Hdown Monday after police Some of the protesting returned fire but did not give On Saturday, Moise on Tuesday decided not to CSwedish book publisher spokesman Zhao Lijian said part of a political repression attacked the army headquarters officers went as far as to seize any casualty figures, nor could announced measures designed extend the bail granted on Gui Minhai to 10 years in Tuesday. campaign orchestrated by to demand better working con- the keys to the UN force’s few he say how many people were to ease the crisis, including the medical grounds to former prison on charges of illegally But Swedish foreign min- Chinese authorities. ditions, sparking a gun battle vehicles and use them to block at the army headquarters, near creation of a compensation prime minister Nawaz Sharif, providing intelligence abroad ister Ann Linde on Tuesday The Ningbo court also sen- that left two servicemen dead some roads. the presidential palace, at the fund for families of police who who is currently in London for and claimed him as a citizen, said in a statement to AFP that tenced Gui to five years of and a dozen wounded. The Haitian National time of the attack. die in the line of duty and a treatment, according to media prompting Stockholm to call Stockholm continues to “deprivation of political rights” The main roads through Police Union released a state- One of the protesting offi- fund to provide officers with reports. Punjab Law Minister for his release in a case that “demand access to our citizen — which in practice means he the city were blocked and ment asking officers to return cers, who had been among five insurance. Raja Basharat said the Punjab has rattled diplomatic rela- to give him the consular sup- cannot lead state-owned enter- smaller streets were deserted, home. policemen sacked from their Haiti has witnessed a spike Cabinet decided that there was tions. port he has the right to.” prises or hold positions in leaving the capital cut off from Late Sunday, the govern- jobs, said that at least one of his in kidnappings for ransom “no legal, moral or medical Gui, one of five Hong Sweden has “always been clear state organs. the rest of the country. ment said in a statement it had comrades had been killed and since the beginning of the year basis without any concrete Kong-based booksellers known that we demand that Gui Zhao said Gui’s alleged In a statement, the Justice observed “with concern and several others wounded in the and fighting between rival proof” for the further extension for publishing salacious titles Minhai is released in order to crime “seriously damages Department denounced dismay that terror has reigned gun fight with the army. crime gangs, which regularly of the bail to the 70-year-old about Chinese political leaders, reunite with his daughter and China’s national security and Sunday’s violence, which it in certain arteries of the Port- The Champ de Mars, the set up roadblocks on Haitian leader. was snatched by Chinese family. That demand remains,” interests.” “China resolutely said increasingly resembled a au-Prince metropolitan area.” area where the clashes broke highways. Amid bickering between authorities while on a train to Linde said. opposes any country, any orga- “coup attempt” against embat- In order to avoid a “blood- out Sunday, was still inaccessi- The destitute Caribbean the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e- Beijing in February 2018, the Gui first vanished in 2015 nization, and anyone’s using tled President Jovenel Moise. bath... it has been decided to ble a day later. Even guards country has also been gripped Insaf party and Sharif’s second time he disappeared while on holiday in Thailand any form to interfere in China’s Moise is working on form- cancel Carnival,” which was from the presidential palace — by a political crisis for more Pakistan Muslim League- into Chinese custody. and eventually surfaced at an internal affairs and judicial ing a new government, a source scheduled to take place who normally conduct regular than a year as people demand Nawaz (PML-N), the three- The court in the eastern undisclosed location in China, sovereignty,” he said. close to the country’s leader Tuesday, the statement said. patrols there — were avoiding the resignation of Moise. time prime minister left for city of Ningbo said the confessing to involvement in a A video released by China told AFP, noting that it was up The army said its head- it as too dangerous to enter. Since coming to power in London for medical treatment Chinese-born Gui was con- fatal traffic accident and smug- three weeks after Gui’s disap- to the police to restore order to quarters was attacked Sunday For months, Haitian police February 2017, Moise has faced on November 19, 2019. victed to ten years in prison gling illegal books. pearance showed him pur- the streets. by gunmen wearing masks. have been demanding better the anger of an opposition On December 23, he Monday, and claimed that he He served two years in portedly confessing wrongdo- The United Nations “We are under siege. We working conditions, in partic- movement that refuses to rec- sought an extension in his stay voluntarily reinstated his prison but three months after ing and blaming Sweden for Integrated Office in Haiti also are coming under fire with all ular the right to form a union ognize his victory in an election abroad on the expiry of the Chinese citizenship in 2018. his October 2017 release, he “sensationalising” his case and expressed its “deep concern” kinds of weapons — assault so as to ensure transparency in widely seen as dubious. Moise four-week period granted by Since China does not was again arrested while on a “instigating” law-breaking over the “serious incidents” rifles, Molotov cocktails, tear talks with the police hierarchy. is also accused of corruption. the Lahore High Court. recognise dual citizenship, train to Beijing while travelling behaviour. !(/ '!(!( : !' /!( ! 4/( ! + ( ) :/! ! ! / !4 : '/( ! $ % "( 4 "7 * 5 "( 4 R 5 largest militant group in Gaza That three-day flare-up saw ( "2!5# in a year or perhaps never. It’s industry have said he bullied, change, however, as prosecu- after dominant Islamist move- 35 Palestinians killed and more he United States on Monday rape despite the complicated pressured, coerced or over- tors take more risks and juries alm returned Tuesday after a ment Hamas. than 100 wounded, according to Tgranted political asylum to ew York prosecutorsare dynamics of power and con- powered them while demand- become more aware of the Ctwo-day flare-up in and As with other Gaza truces, official figures. There were no Guatemala’s former anti-corrup- Nhailing Harvey Weinstein’s sent after an assault. It’s rape ing sexual favors. The alleged complexities of human behav- around Gaza as a truce between there was no official Israeli con- Israeli deaths despite hundreds of tion prosecutor Thelma Aldana, conviction as a pivotal moment even if there is no physical evi- encounters took place over ior. Israel and Palestinian militant firmation and the army ordered rockets being fired from Gaza. who fled to the US last year after that could change the way the dence.” many decades, amid movie “This case challenges our group Islamic Jihad appeared to the parents of some 65,000 pupils Islamic Jihad did not accept a warrant was issued for her arrest legal system views a type of sex- But some women’s advo- screenings in Los Angeles, notions of what is force in a take hold after initial jitters. in communities near the Gaza a wider truce Hamas agreed over graft. ual assault case historically cates cautioned that it’s too film festivals in Cannes, and sexual relationship, what is The Israeli military reported border to keep their children with Israel in late 2018 and Aldana was accused in considered difficult to prove. soon to know how much the business meetings in New lack of consent in a sexual rela- no rocket fire from the territory home for a second day. renewed after successive flare-ups March 2019 of the irregular pur- Most of the women who legal landscape has shifted. York or London. tionship,” said Paul during the morning and AFP Islamic Jihad fired more last year. chase of a building for the pub- testified against Weinstein “This is not a signal that The New York case DerOhannesian, an Albany, correspondents in Gaza report- than 50 rockets and mortar Under the truce, Israel has lic prosecutor and the creation of stayed in contact with him — our systems and institutions involved only six accusers: New York, defense lawyer, for- ed no Israeli strikes. rounds at Israel after the army allowed Hamas ally Qatar to pro- fake jobs during her 2014-18 and sometimes had consen- are magically transformed,” three directly linked to the mer sex crimes prosecutor and The main border crossing killed one of its fighters on vide fuel for Gaza’s sole power sta- tenure. She denied the accusa- sual sexual encounters with said Sonia Ossorio, the pres- charges and three whose testi- author of a guide to sexual between the Palestinian enclave Sunday morning. tion and million of dollars for tions and claims they were aimed him — after alleged attacks. ident of the National mony was meant to bolster the assault trials. and Israel was due to reopen at Many were intercepted by cash payouts to the needy, among at punishing her for fighting graft None promptly reported his Organization for Women’s prosecution case. He followed the trial cov- 9 am (0700 GMT) to allow med- Israeli air defences and there were other relaxations of its more in the Central American coun- crimes. There was little phys- New York chapter, who sat Weinstein’s defense team erage and found it telling that ical cases and foreign nationals to no reports of casualties. One than decade-old blockade in try. ical evidence to bolster their through most of the trial. argued that the encounters one of the first questions from leave, Palestinian officials said. rocket hit a playground but it was exchange for a let-up in the vio- The House Foreign Affairs stories. “This is one case, one were consensual, if perhaps the jury involved the legal def- Islamic Jihad announced the empty at the time. lence. Hamas and Israel last Committee announced Aldana’s The jury convicted any- man. We’ve got to keep it in “transactional”: He wanted sex, inition of “consent” and truce on Monday evening but Israeli fighter jets and heli- fought a full-scale war in 2014, asylum on Twitter. way, finding the producer perspective.” If any case they wanted access to his power “forcible compulsion.” Vance later briefly backtracked, accus- copters responded with strikes on but smaller flare-ups have been “Thelma is a champion for guilty of raping one woman in seemed to encapsulate the over the film world. initially declined to prosecute ing Israel of breaching it. Islamic Jihad targets across Gaza, relatively common. justice and this is a major victo- 2013 and sexually assaulting #MeToo reckoning with sex- While the law recognizes Weinstein when a model A rocket or mortar round as well as in neighbouring Syria. On Monday, Prime Minister ry in the international fight another in 2006. ual misconduct, gender that people can be assaulted by claimed he’d groped her in fired from Gaza hit open ground Sunday’s fighting was the Benjamin Netanyahu, who is against corruption,” committee “This is a new day,” dynamics and power as a intimate partners in ongoing 2015. Facing criticism of in Israel shortly before midnight most intense between Israel and battling for re-election on March chairman Eliot Engel said. Manhattan District Attorney form of coercion, it was relationships, those cases have the 2015 decision after waves of Monday, a spokeswoman for Islamic Jihad since November, 2 in the shadow of an impend- Aldana, 64, won the Swedish Cyrus Vance Jr. said after the Weinstein’s. rarely been prosecuted in the additional women came for- Shaar Hanegev regional council when Israeli air strikes killed ing corruption trial, threatened Rights Livelihood Prize in 2018 verdict was announced. “Rape Dozens of women who past, because they’re difficult to ward two years later, Vance ulti- said. senior commanders from the an “extensive campaign” to end for her work against corruption is rape whether the survivor crossed paths with Weinstein prove, several trial lawyers mately took some of their alle- Islamic Jihad is the second group. the rocket fire. and abuse of power. reports within an hour, with- through the entertainment said. The tide is starting to gations to trial. )*!+ + ! ! *+ (+ (!+ +! +( Q R "( # 3 * sands of US troops leave Zabihullah Mujahid has mean- monitor the overall security sit- What happens next? — Afghanistan after more than 18 while insisted the pause does uation and fight jihadists such The key to a lasting peace he United States and the years, in return for various not amount to “a ceasefire”, and as the Islamic State group. depends largely on the outcome TTaliban stand on the verge security commitments from said it only covers certain Under their side of the of talks between the Taliban of signing a historic deal that the Taliban. urban and military areas, seem- deal, the Taliban have pledged and the Afghan government, would see the Pentagon pull News of the truce has ingly leaving open the prospect to prevent Afghanistan from rather than between the insur- "( * said Stefan Schmitz, who man- varieties of grains are being sent thousands of troops from sparked joy across Afghanistan, of violence in remote rural being used as a jihadi safe gents and Washington. ages the reserve as head of the by institutions in countries as Afghanistan. with civilians pouring onto areas. haven where groups can plan Any such “intra-Afghan” n Arctic “doomsday vault” Crop Trust. diverse as Brazil, the United Here are some details the streets to dance and cele- Fears that competing sides attacks on foreign soil. agreement is expected to take Ais set Tuesday to receive “The large scope of today’s States, Germany, Morocco, about the accord and its impli- brate the possible end of a con- could exploit a lull to secure Critics — including years, analysts say. 60,000 samples of seeds from seed deposit reflects world- Mali, Israel and Mongolia. cations for the war-wracked flict that has cost tens of thou- territorial advantage — dashing President Donald Trump’s close Infighting between key around the world as the biggest wide concern about the The latest shipment will nation: sands of lives. any hopes for peace — have advisor Senator Lindsey political figures may also scup- global crop reserve stocks up impacts of climate change and bring to around 1.05 million Have the two sides agreed But isolated attacks have also surfaced in the run-up to Graham — have voiced deep per chances of an agreement. for a global catastrophe. biodiversity loss on food pro- the number of seed varieties to a ceasefire? — Not quite, but continued, underscoring the Saturday’s meeting. scepticism that the Taliban can With President Ashraf The seeds are to be duction,” Schmitz added. placed in three underground the Taliban, US and Afghan difficulty of securing a perma- If the truce is successful, be trusted to act against terror Ghani and rival Abdullah deposited in the vault inside a “But more importantly it alcoves which form the forces have committed to a par- nent respite from bloodshed. Washington will sign an accord groups. Abdullah at loggerheads over mountain near Longyearbyen demonstrates a growing glob- vault, known also as Noah’s tial, week-long truce. And details of what exact- with the Taliban. Nonetheless, if all goes contested election results, few on Spitsbergen Island in al commitment — from the Ark. This is more significant ly the truce means are vague. Under the terms of the well, the US troop presence expect the pair to bury the Norway’s Svalbard archipel- institutions and countries that Aimed at safeguarding bio- than it sounds because it is only While the US has said the deal, Washington is initially could ultimately go down to hatchet and present a united ago, about 1,000 kilometres have made deposits today and diversity in the face of climate the second such lull in fighting agreement provides a “signifi- expected to reduce troop lev- zero — though few observers front. “It remains difficult to see (600 miles) from the North indeed the world — to the con- change, wars and other natur- since the US-led invasion of cant and nationwide reduction els to around 8,600 — down expect that to happen any time President Ghani presenting a Pole. servation and use of the crop al and man-made disasters, 2001. in violence”, Afghan forces from the current level of soon. delegation that would be “As the pace of climate diversity that is crucial for the seed bank has the capacity If it holds, Washington have vowed to remain “on 12,000-13,000. The US and the Taliban accepted by all strata of Afghan change and biodiversity loss farmers in their efforts to adapt to hold up to 4.5 million batch- and the insurgents are expect- active defence status” during The remaining forces have been tantalisingly close to society, particularly the politi- increases, there is new urgency to changing growing condi- es, or twice the number of crop ed to sign a deal in Doha on the week. would stay behind on a “con- a deal before, only to see Trump cal opposition,” policy analyst surrounding efforts to save tions,” he said. varieties believed to exist in the Saturday that would see thou- Taliban spokesman ditions-based” timeline to nix it at the eleventh hour. Mariam Safi told AFP. food crops at risk of extinction,” Common as well as wilder world today. !"#!$!$ 78 89 & : 7 9 : 6 ; ;*: ; 7 )!!! ! !'!!! ! !$ ! 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With globalisation, liber- Additionally, the pathways to tackle this effectively, students psychic number of 11 will be 1 nance dominating effects. dominates the life of the native selors. The recent skilling The process involves exploring alisation and use of technolo- enter such careers are very need career counseling by pro- and for 22 will be 2. If two numbers in com- born on the twelfth, and the report by Michael & Susan Dell different careers, knowing the gy across different industries, diverse. For example — one can fessionals who could guide The person will be having pound number are friendly number 2 dominates the life of Foundation states that only different pathways to careers, a wave of new careers has become neuroscientist by pur- them in the right direction. main characteristic of the with each other as well as with the native born on the twenty- one out of 10 students in India opportunity, earning levels, opened up in the world. It is no suing MBBS or psychology or Talking to a career counselor, reduced single digit psychic psychic number, the effect of first of any month. In this way receive career guidance. The time period required. Further more limited to four-five a core biology course as well. going through psychometric number, around 70-80 per psychic number as well as the we see how people who share result is that India sees 77 per it involves knowing one’s options like doctor, engineer, Universities have become flex- assessments and accessing cent. There will also be effects leading number of compound a common number (such as 1) cent drop-out among students strengths and interest, match- and lawyer. Every day over 10- ible and the courses are now online platforms for gathering of both numbers present in number will be highly pro- are influenced by the double at secondary education. The making one’s own potential to 15 new careers track emerge, multidisciplinary. To survive in information is important to compound number. The per- nounced. Whereas If the two digits of their birthdate (such 250 million young population the world of careers and then from artificial intelligence to the corporate, one need to identify the right career. son will show effect of both numbers in compound number as 10, 19, or 28). of India need career guidance, selecting the right courses and growth hacker to bionics engi- have multiple skills from dif- )= ': numbers in addition to single are anti to each other, then the + but the current schooling sys- colleges, the process to apply neer and neuroscientist, there ferent disciplines. Hence cours- digit psychic number. The first effect of leading number will be ! ! &=##%( ' '! ! ! /'(!F& ( ( !! ( "2!"*$ ! individuals by providing them placement assistance and IIM alumni status. he GL Bajaj Institute of Sahasrbuddhe, Dr KK Aggarwal Guest. Director Prof (Dr) Ajay ( "2!"*$ ! available the result along with pTop, an ed-tech higher education Under this tie-up, there will be three TManagement and Research (Chairman — National Board Kumar said that the conclave subject wise break-up of Uplatform has tied up with the Indian mandatory on-campus modules (including organised it’s first Research of Accreditation) were the chief was among the biggest research he result of executive pro- marks on the institute’s web- Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak to offline sessions at IIM Rohtak) at the begin- Conclave on ‘Industry 4.0: guest of the inaugural session. events in the nation. Tgramme (old and new site — www.icsi.edu, the ICSI provide ePGPx programme. ePGPx is a ning of each term. Each campus visit will last Management Challenges & Dr Amitabh Rajan, IAS Retd Chairman NBA Dr KK syllabus) professional pro- has extended the facility of hybrid one-year post-graduate diploma for six-seven days and will be held at the gap opportunities’. This research (RBI Service Board), Pawan K Agarwal said, this is an initia- gramme (old and new syl- downloading of e-result- programme in Management for Executives. of three-four months. There will be a total of conclave was designed to bring Jaipuriar (Executive Director, tive by the college to increase labus) of Company cum-marks statement by the The focus of the programme is on general 20 days of on-campus classes. together thought leaders in the AECOM Ltd), Dr Harivansh the stability and the awareness Secretaries examinations held examinees of the executive management positioning and practical On successful completion of the acade- area to deliberate on manage- Chaturvedi (Director, about the various things like in December 2019, has been programme. knowledge with prominence on inculcating mic requirement of the one-year ePGPx pro- ment strategy in light of the BIMTECH), Prasoon Sharma internet of things, artificial declared on February 25, In executive programme leadership in perplexing managerial situa- gramme, the students will be awarded the changing practices in various (NYU & UCL) were the key intelligence, robotic process 2020 at New Delhi and (old syllabus) 13.54 per cent tions. ‘One Year Executive Post Graduate Diploma business domains. speakers in the inaugural ses- information as these are the released to all the regional passed in Module I and 16.56 There is around 70 per cent of graduates in Management’. The conclave had 20 sion. future of generations. This is a and chapter offices of the per cent in Module II, while with many years of experience who are not A bachelor’s degree or Post Graduation renowned personalities as the The conclave received 90 well initiative to make the institute throughout the in executive programme (new able to apply for further jobs because com- Degree in any discipline with a minimum 50 guest speakers and experts for research papers and abstracts. awareness about these industry country for information of all syllabus) 7.68 per cent passed panies need MBA/PG diploma holders. percent aggregate mark or equivalent CGPA the Technical Sessions. Like The proceedings of the conclave 4.0 management challenges and concerned. in Module I and 11.95 per UpTop is working rigorously to help these is required. AICTE Chairman Prof Anil was launched by the Chief opportunities. In addition to making cent in Module II. 7 !"#!$!$ ! +E( ) +%%+ ! ?! 1+$ (, 2"** 4 ! ! ># ? ndian captain Virat Kohli has N !(' !(!(! '! Iexhorted his batsmen to shun ultra-defensive approach head- (! ! !(! ! ! O @ ing into the must-win second Test against New Zealand, say- WELLINGTON: Former New “I haven’t seen India, the ing it “never pays off” on over- Zealand all-rounder Craig number one Test side in the seas tours. McMillan on Tuesday said world, dismantled like they India were thrashed by 10 Indian batsmen “throwing were over those four days in wickets in the opening Test at their hands at the ball like they Wellington,” he said. the Basin Reverse, failing to go do in India” will not work New Zealand’s drubbing past 200 in both their innings here. of India was hailed as one of on seam-friendly conditions. Indian batter’s inadequa- the best in Black Caps’ histo- “I think the language we cies in adverse conditions ry by the media here. use as a batting unit, that has were exposed as they crashed “Rare are the Tests in to be correct. I don’t think to an embarrassing 10-wicket which the Black Caps beat the being cautious or wary will defeat in just over three days world’s number one Test side,” help because you might stop in the opening Test here on the New Zealand Herald playing your shots,” Kohli said Monday. wrote. after the loss. “They didn’t make any “To do so against a team In the second innings, the adjustments in the way they who had won seven straight technically sound Cheteshwar played, they threw their hands Tests, each by a massive mar- Pujara consumed 81 balls for at the ball like they do in gin, makes it even more his 11 runs and Hanuma Vihari India,” he told Radio Sport. impressive.” made 15 off 79, as the batting “When the ball doesn’t News website Stuff.co.nz unit failed to generate any bounce above knee high you pointed out that New Zealand momentum. can get away with some of entered the match after a 0-3 Pujara, at one point, went those shots - in New Zealand humiliation in their last series 28 balls without a run, forcing you don’t.” in Australia, making the win Mayank Agarwal into playing McMillan lauded New against India even more signif- loose shots and perish. Zealand’s veteran seam-bowl- icant. Not running the singles ing duo of Tim Southee and The result means New and waiting for a good ball that Trent Boult. Zealand head into their next has “your wicket” written all “When the ball’s swinging, match in Christchurch start- over it is unacceptable to the and it did for most of that ing Saturday with the chance India skipper. Wellington Test, Boult and of claiming a rare Test series (, $ # will take it after due consulta- 15 and third in Kolkata on “You will start doubting Southee are geniuses,” he said. sweep over India. tion with BCCI President March 18. The IPL also starts that if even singles are not com- He rated it “a terrific per- The last time it happened ndia skipper Virat Kohli was Sourav Ganguly,” a BCCI on March 29. ing in those conditions, what formance” from the Black was in 2002 when they swept Ion Tuesday named in the source told PTI. Asked about the Indian will you do? You are just wait- Caps. a two-Test series at home. Asia XI squad, also featuring The Indian team is current- players’ availability for the ing for when that good ball will Rishabh Pant and Mohammed ly touring New Zealand and is matches, BCCI president come and you will be dis- Shami, to take on a World XI engaged in a two-match Test Sourav Ganguly last Friday missed. “(If) you have that side in a two-match T20 series. said they “can send four to five acceptance that it’s ok if you are ( +R1+ *+1 )% 1! $ !+( +( International series to cele- A week after the New players”. out to a good ball, at least I brate the birth centenary of The World XI includes, don’t think that way,” said WELLINGTON: New playing in some of the other that will be a challenge for our de Grandhomme) as an option Bangladesh founder Sheikh L2"!$ "O among others, former South Kohli, making his stand clear Zealand coach Gary Stead on countries. bowlers because a world class after looking at the wicket. I Mujibur Rahman here. 4" African captain Faf du Plessis, on what he thought about the Tuesday said he was a bit sur- “We want teams to believe side like India will come back don’t want to make assump- Kohli has been named by and veteran big-hitters Chris approach of some players. prised by India’s abject surren- that it is as tough in New hard.” tions but yes, wicket at Hagley the Bangladesh Cricket Board !3 Gayle and Kieron Pollard. The skipper, who is known der in the first Test but is Zealand as it is playing any- Neil Wagner is back for the (Christchurch) has a wee bit in (BCB) for one match subject to $ 3$! A The Asia XI features four to take the attack back to the expecting a strong comeback where else in the world. That’s second Test after the birth of it also. availability, which is yet to be Bangladeshi players in opposition camp, wants some in Christchurch. a pride thing.” his first child and there is a “We have seen that guys confirmed by the BCCI. The # *"" !5 A Mustafizur Rehman, Tamim of his batsmen to follow his India were all out for 165 Getting Ajinkya Rahane possibility that the home team like Colin de Grandhomme two matches are scheduled to Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim and leads. and 191 in the two innings of cheaply on the fourth morning will go in with four specialist can be very, very useful on this be held on March 21 and 22. $ #$ !$ 2 Liton Das. “If I see a situation, if it is the opening Test, leading to a was the clincher for Stead. seamers in bowling friendly sort of a track. Whoever gets “We have already received !7$ 77" The squad does not have a green wicket, then I try to 10-wicket drubbing in just After that, he knew that New conditions at the Hagley Oval. a chance needs to put up a per- four names from India,” any Pakistani player. play counter-attacking cricket over three days. Zealand would wrap it up “That’s always good selec- formance like the first game Bangladesh Cricket Board $ 7 ! " “We are uncertain about so that I can take the team for- “It was a bit of a surprise quickly. tion dilemma to have as Neil because India will get better,” President Nazmul Hassan was "! Pakistan since the PSL ward. “If you don’t succeed, but it was also due to the pres- “Guess picked up wickets Wagner is coming back. Kyle Stead said. Asked if the 60 quoted as saying by a website. (Pakistan Super League) will be then you have to accept that sure we put on those guys for at critical times in the match. Jamieson made most of his points earned puts them in a “We haven’t signed con- 7"!$"5!$ " ongoing,” Hassan said. your thinking was correct, you long periods of time. You get We got Rahane out and it was debut in the outstanding man- good place in the World Test tracts but Rishabh Pant, !#*! $ * THE SQUADS: tried but if it didn’t come off, Trent and Tim to operate in the catalyst of the belief,” he ner that he played. Neil will be Championship table, Stead Kuldeep Yadav, Shikhar Asia XI: KL Rahul, Shikhar fair enough. There is no harm our conditions and both were said. back (in the eleven) with us didn’t want to look that far Dhawan and Mohammed ! !#$* Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rishabh in accepting that. outstanding,” Stead told India captain Virat Kohli without a doubt,” Stead said. ahead. Shami are supposed to come. 2 **! * 5!" Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, “But I don’t think a cau- reporters on Tuesday. had expressed a desire for his Asked if left-arm spinner “Looking too far ahead They have said KL Rahul and Mohammed Shami, Thisara tious approach ever pays off, “Trent’s freshness after batsmen to come out with a Ajaz Patel will be dropped would be dangerous for us. Virat Kohli will play one game 4 7"!" $A!3 Perera, Lasith Malinga, Rashid especially away from home,” being out for eight weeks positive approach, and Stead from the XI, Stead didn’t want The next Test is only thing we each, but that hasn’t been $ !$ O!3"" Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the skipper was clear in his added spark.” feels that a world class side like to spell it out in as many can focus now. After this we finalised,” he added. Mustafizur Rahman, Tamim thought process. The head coach also had a India would like to dominate words, even though that’s an play the next Test series in BCB wants Kohli to be a 1 * "M Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton He again stressed on the subtle warning for the Indian the proceedings. imminent possibility. August. It is an away series in part of both the T20 Das, Sandeep Lamichhane, mental aspect of Test cricket team, saying touring New “I expect Indian batsmen “We will always consider Bangladesh and completely Internationals but considering Mahmudullah. where clarity of mind, at times, Zealand could be as tough as trying to dominate more and that (four seamers plus Colin different,” he signed off. the hectic schedule of the Zealand tour ends, India will World XI: Alex Hales, Chris becomes more important than Indian team, it remains to be play a three-match ODI Gayle, Faf du Plessis, Nicholas the technical nuances of bat- on your batting. When you are into too many technical discus- or that the bowling attack is cute in this game but when we seen if the maestro makes him- series against South Africa Pooran, Brendan Taylor, Jonny ting. not playing in your (home) sions. But if your mind is clear, tough. We will follow the same do so, we know what we can self available. beginning March 12 in Bairstow, Kieron Pollard, “If we start thinking too conditions, the game becomes then any condition looks easy. positive frame of mind we achieve,” the confident skipper “Kohli’s name has been Dharamsala. Sheldon Cottrell, Lungi Ngidi, much about the conditions, more mental. “Then it doesn’t seem as if have been in. said ahead of the Christchurch sent but the call on his partic- The second game will be Andrew Tye, Mitchell then you won’t be able to focus “We can sometimes get a lot is happening with the ball “We were not able to exe- challenge. ipation lies with him and he played in Lucknow on March McClenaghan. !( !'((!( )! ! *! !7!D 8+ *+( !R+ $% F $1+1 ! +& ( ) + CHENNAI: Mahendra Singh January. A source said it would "( $ # nine for two, although skipper Zimbabwe’s second innings on before completing his five- Dhoni will start training for his “Dhoni will train at the M help the veteran stumper to Craig Ervine (43) and Timycen Monday, took the key scalp of wicket haul with the wicket of much-anticipated return to A Chidambaram stadium from bond with the new players in pinner Nayeem Hasan Maruma (41) offered some senior batsman Brendan Taylor Maruma. He ended with match action in the Indian Premier March 2. He will practice with the CSK set-up. Sclaimed a match haul of resistance. who top-edged a catch to Taijul figures of nine for 152. League (IPL) from March 2 players who are available at that Dhoni had commenced nine wickets as Bangladesh Mushfiqur Rahim set up at long leg for 17. Tshuma unsuccessfully amid never-ending specula- time,” CSK CEO KS training with the Jharkhand thrashed Zimbabwe by an the win with his unbeaten 203 Ervine and Raza defied reviewed a leg-before decision tion on his career, which has Viswanathan said here. team some time back. innings and 106 runs inside as the hosts declared their the bowling to put on 60 runs against him off Taijul to been on hold since last year’s “The full camp will begin The Super Kings’ practice four days in the one-off Test on innings on 560 for six on for the fifth wicket, but then become the last man dismissed ODI World Cup. on 19 March when all the sessions in the last two years Tuesday. Monday, in response to Ervine’s run-out dented as Bangladesh ended their six- The talismanic Chennai players would have joined the has attracted thousands of fans The big victory in Dhaka Zimbabwe’s 265. Zimbabwe’s hopes. match losing streak in Tests. Super Kings captain, who led squad,” he added. and with Dhoni set for an early ended a six-match losing streak Mominul struck his first Raza set off for a single off Zimbabwe’s Ervine, who India to two world titles, will The IPL 2020 begins with arrival for preparation, similar for the hosts and handed cen- century as Test captain with a Taijul, but Mominul broke the scored 107 in his team’s first start his training at the M A CSK taking on defending numbers can be expected this turion Mominul Haque his 132 and put on 222 runs with stumps at the striker’s end innings, said they did not cap- Chidambaram Stadium along champions Mumbai Indians in time around too. first win as Test captain. Mushfiqur to set the tone for with a direct hit from cover italise after winning the toss with some other players of the Mumbai on March 29. The three-time IPL cham- Zimbabwe, who trailed by his team’s dominance. point to end Ervine’s promis- and batting first. franchise. Dhoni is expected to prac- pions had picked up veteran 295 after the first innings, were “Everyone did well, and I more matches but we will do ing innings. “It was nice to get some The 38-year old has not tice for a couple of weeks with leggie Piyush Chawla, all out for 189 in the second am happy for the team. We better.” Mushfiqur took a brilliant runs in the game but it was one played since the World Cup the likes of Suresh Raina and Australian pacer Josh session with Nayeem returning tried to put up a big score and Taijul began the victory reflex catch at mid-wicket off of those disappointing games semifinal loss to New Zealand Ambati Rayudu among others. Hazelwood, England all- figures of 5-82. we were able to get that,” said push for Bangladesh on the Taijul to end Raza’s innings that we have to put behind us,” last year and has maintained a He would then take a break rounder Sam Curran and Nayeem was supported by Mominul, who became captain fourth day when he sent back before Tamim took another said Ervine. stoic silence on what his next before returning, a source said. Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner R fellow spinner Taijul Hasan in November. Kevin Kasuza for 10 in the sixth spectacular catch at mid-on to “We probably just did not move would be. He was Raina and Rayudu have Sai Kishore during the players’ who took four wickets as I don’t think it is a difficult over of the morning session. remove Regis Chakabva for 18. kick on from the start and we dropped from the BCCI’s list of been training here for the past auction held in December last Zimbabwe lost batsmen at reg- start to my captaincy career,” he Nayeem, who claimed two Nayeem trapped Ainsley definitely needed more than centrally contracted players in three weeks or so. year. ular intervals after resuming on added. “Yes, we have to win wickets in the first over of Ndlovu leg-before for four 260 in the first innings.” #A ; " :4 NAVI MUMBAI: Former India left- are there in our country who are arm spinner Pragyan Ojha, who ready to go and play. A maximum of 7/'Q/!( !( /! '( ( recently drew curtains on his inter- four or five, so there is lot of gap. national career, is keen to compete in “If you work hard and consistent- DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket then went down to an innings ports Authority of India’s regional the T20 Leagues abroad and will seek ly perform in domestic cricket, you Board president Nazmul defeat in the first of the two Scentre director Sanjay Saraswat on BCCI permission for exploring the will be will be rewarded. Look at Hassan Tuesday urged star Tests. Tuesday informed the media that options. Nadeem, he has played well and end batsman Mushfiqur Rahim to They will travel to Pakistan Lucknow centre has become the Ojha had announced his retire- of the day he got a chance, he is now change his mind and tour again on April 3 for one 50- National Centre of Excellence (NCE) in ment from international and first- a Test cricketer,” he said. Pakistan next month. over match and the second Test Wrestling, Taekwondo, Hockey, class cricket last week. Ojha in his career was banned for Mushfiqur hit an unbeat- scheduled to be held in Athletics and Weightlifting. “There are few things in my tant when you play high-intensity a brief period after his action was en 203 in Bangladesh’s big win Karachi. The Ministry of Sports has decid- mind. I have been doing commentary games,” he said, while also lauding his found to be illegal. over Zimbabwe in the one-off Speculation is rife that ed to create 20 National Centres of and I am with the BCCI. I will take Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Asked whether the clampdown Test in Dhaka but had cited Mushfiqur may reconsider his Excellence (NCEs) where top-of-the- advise from the BCCI whether I can Sharma. on chucking affected his career, he safety concerns to skip the decision, especially after the line coaches will train athletes in the go and play in some leagues outside In early stage of his career, Ojha said, “I will tell very clearly, what hap- first two parts of a three-leg team’s poor showing. developmental group keeping 2024 India but (only) if I get a permission. had a successful spin partnership pened when I started playing, I tour of Pakistan. Hassan said Mushfiqur Paris and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics I need to talk to BCCI and let’s see with R Ashwin in Tests, taking 20 developed few things which were not Hassan told reporters that should take advice from his in mind. struture of their ‘Come and Play’ what happens,” Ojha told reporters wickets in the 2011 home games good for my career.” Mushfiqur had not informed brother-in-law Mahmudullah The players under NCE will be pro- scheme. Saraswat said that the outside on sidelines of the DY Patil T20 Cup. against West Indies and 13 the follow- “Chucking is something which the board of his decision about Riyad — who led the T20 vided with nutritionist, physiotherapist players would be charged Rs 100 as reg- Ojha played under the charismat- ing year against New Zealand. should be treated like an injury not the final leg. team in Pakistan and was part and doctors who will keep a digitalised isteration for entire year. “Earlier, we ic Mahendra Singh Dhoni and he Asked whether he had any like an insult, because when I heard “But I hope he will go (to of the Test side as well — and data of each player. had different slabs as per sports which termed the former skipper “bowler’s regrets in his career, Ojha, who had about it, I was shaken. Imagine a 15- Pakistan),” Hassan said. other teammates before mak- Players’ food, health, body changes vary from Rs 150 to Rs 500 but now, we captain.” 113 Test wickets, quipped, “May be 16 year old guy, so it (chucking) “Every contracted player ing his final decision. will be minutely observed in order to have decided to cut it down to Rs 100 “He (Dhoni) was bowler’s cap- (would have played) more cricket for should be taken very carefully and should go. Family is important “We’ve said we won’t force take timely corrective measures. per year.” tain. I strongly believe that a bowler India”. they (the authorities) should be very for everybody, but country is anyone. But after speaking to Currently, Lucknow has the hostel “We are having good facilities and should have a captain who under- Giving an example of Shahbaz sensitive in the way they are dealing more important.” all, I think he should go,” said for 168 players and another 300 bed- we want the young kids to utilise these stands him. A lot of bowlers praise Nadeem, Ojha said there were many with those boys,” he noted. Bangladesh felt the absence Hassan. hostel is under construction. facilties to improve their skills. Also, we Dhoni because of the dimensions he opportunities for left-arm spinners “I was back in just 22 days and of Mushfiqur against Pakistan Bangladesh are keen to do Meanwhile, to attract players from will promote the talented players to help gives you, things that he helps you and eventually performance at began playing for Hyderabad again. as they lost the three-match well against Pakistan in the sec- nearby localities, the regional centre has them rise in the field of sports,” he with like placing the field, keeping domestic level would help them. I played for India ‘A’ as well. So that’s Twenty20 series 2-0 with one ond Test, which is part of the made a significant reduction in the fee added. your mind clear and those are impor- “How many (left-arm) spinners how it went,” Ojha said. game washed out. The tourists ICC Test Championship. 7 !"#!$!$ % . 0+$) (E -+ *! "( * " * Manchester City. “You see City playing and and that’s what we did to get Henderson due to a hamstring The Reds’ dramatic escape this is the team in world foot- the three points. It is so injury. iverpool earned a record- ensured they equalled ball that are able to win all their special.” Sensing an unexpected Lequalling 18th consecutive Manchester City’s English top- other games. We have to keep Liverpool took the lead in opportunity, West Ham Premier League win as the flight record of 18 consecutive winning,” Klopp said. the ninth minute when Trent mounted an incisive raid that runaway leaders came from league wins set between August “It is not about shining but Alexander-Arnold showed brought them an improbable behind to beat West Ham 3-2 and December 2017. the hardest work. As long as the great agility to whip a cross lead in the 54th minute. thanks to Sadio Mane’s late “I never thought it would boys are ready to work hard I from an acute angle into the Mark Noble found Declan strike. be broken or equalled. We did am not concerned.” six-yard box, where Wijnaldum Rice on the right and he quick- Jurgen Klopp’s side were in it and I cannot believe it hap- Klopp’s men found them- stooped to head past Fabianski’s ly swivelled to whip in a cross danger of dropping Premier pened to be honest,” Klopp said selves in the rare position of weak attempted save. that substitute Fornals swept League points for the first time of the record. coming off a defeat, for only the The Reds had kept a clean- home from eight yards. since their draw at Manchester “Whatever will happen this third time in all competitions sheet in 10 of their last 11 That was the signal for United on October 20 after season is an effort of all of us. this season, after Tuesday’s 1- league matches, but they were Liverpool to finally wake from falling behind in the second So far, so good.” 0 Champions League last guilty of switching off for once their slumber. half at Anfield. Their 21st successive 16 first leg loss at Atletico as West Ham grabbed the Liverpool’s pressure was Georginio Wijnaldum put league victory at Anfield also Madrid. equaliser three minutes later. rewarded in the 68th minute Liverpool ahead early on but equalled their own English And third bottom West Robert Snodgrass’s corner with a huge helping hand from Issa Diop equalised soon after top-flight record for consecu- Ham gave them all they could curled towards Diop and the Fabianski as Salah’s shot from on Monday. tive home wins, set by Bill handle in a thrilling clash that defender rose higher than Joe Andy Robertson’s cross some- Pablo Fornals gave strug- Shankly’s team between suggested Liverpool are not Gomez to beat slow to react how squirmed through his legs gling West Ham a stunning January and December 1972. invincible just yet as they try to Liverpool keeper Alisson into the net. lead, but Lukasz Fabianski’s Liverpool need four victo- emulate Arsenal’s unbeaten Becker with a powerful head- West Ham were unable to woeful blunder allowed ries from their final 11 games 2003-04 top-flight campaign. er. stem the tide and when Mohamed Salah to equalise to guarantee a first English title “We scored a wonderful Having turned the title Alexander-Arnold shot goal- with his 19th goal of the season. since 1990. first goal. But then we weren’t race into a procession, there wards in the 81st minute, Mane Mane completed the fight- They are unbeaten in their good in second ball situations. was a distinct lack of edge tapped into the empty net to back with nine minutes left as last 44 league matches, just five We lost a little bit of patience,” about Liverpool, who were give the Reds another land- Liverpool moved 22 points short of Arsenal’s all-time Klopp said. also hampered by the absence mark moment in an incredible clear of second placed English record of 49. “You have to squeeze it of their tireless captain Jordan season. Q (1 +! +()&. $% R -( ; 4) ' ) 4 ' / ( ' (, "2!"*$ M? )='+% :< "'+ # ) # RAJKOT: In a first, the Decision Review ndian men’s hockey team vice- System (DRS) will be implemented in the " "0 # .# #'(' ( Icaptain Harmanpreet Singh on Ranji Trophy when Saurashtra take on Tuesday said it needs to play con- Gujarat in the semifinal of the premier sistently throughout the duration of domestic competition, starting here on a game going into this year’s Tokyo Saturday. Olympics. = @ ; The teams will be given four referrals per With less than 150 days to go for . innings but the technology will not have Hawk the start of Tokyo Olympics, Eye and Ultra Edge, two key components of Harmanpreet said the team needs to the DRS used in international games. work upon in some areas. / “First time in Ranji Trophy, Umpire “We have paid a price in these 5 N Decision Review System (DRS) is being matches for slowing down or drop- introduced. Semi-final matches and final ping the tempo in between quarters. match of Ranji Trophy 2019-20 will have DRS This is an area of concern in the lead down to our first match in Tokyo. system,” Saurashtra Cricket Association stat- up to the Olympic Games,” As we are getting closer, there is a ed in a press release on Tuesday. Harmanpreet said. lot of excitement as well as anxious- Last week, BCCI’s general manager of “Also coach (Graham Reid) ness to tick off all the boxes to cricket Saba Karim had said the limited use believes we can do better in terms ensure we are best prepared and our of DRS was always planned for the Ranji of circle penetration, tackling out- recent tour in New Zealand was Trophy semifinals and not from the knock- side the circle and not concede too quite a learning experience,” said the out stages. The decision to introduce limited many penalty corners. A long camp ace goalkeeper. “While our on- DRS was taken after the umpires committed will definitely help focus on these Good results against world’s team vice-captain Savita said the going camp has been about improv- a few howlers in some knockout games of the (, "2!"*$ last tie against Pakistan citing critical points,” the drag-flicker said. top 3 teams is no doubt a big team’s recent tour to New Zealand ing our fitness, speed, goal-shooting, previous season. an injury, while Sharan was India made a dream dream morale boost but there are a lot of was a big learning experience in tapping the ball and tackling, we The semifinal will be held at the SCA he AITA selection commit- busy with his wedding recep- start in their maiden FIH Hockey areas that still concerns us. their preparation for the Tokyo have also tried to play with differ- Stadium in Khandheri. Ttee on Tuesday decided to tion at that time. Paes and Pro League campaign with 5-1 and “When the team met after the Olympic. ent combinations that are effective “In each innings, each team shall be keep veteran Leander Paes in Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan had 3-3 (3-1) wins over the Netherlands. double-header against Australia, it The Indians registered 4-0, 3-0 in the attacking midfield and for- allowed to make a maximum of four player the five-member playing squad played in that tie, held in Nur The team then won 2-1 and lost 2- was decided that we will go back to wins and 1-2, 0-1 losses against hosts ward-line. There is a great sense of review. Where a request for a player review for the upcoming Davis Cup tie Sultan, Kazakhstan. 3 against world champions Belgium, basics when we meet for a four-week New Zealand but beat Great Britain competition within the team to results in the original on-field decision being against Croatia, making Divij “We have kept our options followed by 3-4 defeat and 2-2 (3- long national camp in SAI 1-0 during the five-match tour. prove ourselves and this is helping reversed, then the Player Review shall be cat- Sharan the reserve member. open. Coach Zeeshan and I will 1) victory against title holders Bengaluru,” said Harmanpreet. “We all have reminders set on in building competitiveness and egorised as successful and shall not count The All India Tennis try all the combinations. Divij Australia. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s our phones that shows the count- improving as a unit,” she said. towards the innings limit,” the release stated. Association (AITA) had to remains in the mix,” non-play- send its final squad to the ing captain Rajpal told PTI. International Tennis Federation “Paes has done well this (ITF) by Tuesday. season. He beat Divij in Pune BR 4 ,% The national federation during the Tata Open had initially announced a six- Maharashtra and also reached member squad for the the final of the Bengaluru (, "2!"*$ at majors after that. “There were a lot more Open wild card. limelight. is key. Qualifiers tie, scheduled to be Open Challenger. So he is in It was Sofia Kenin who one-handed backhands and Mary, who also partnered “It’s difficult, not easy hav- “(Performing better on big held in Zagreb on the hard good form. Also, 2020 is his last he unpredictability in mod- took home the 2020 Australian serve and volley. Today there is with India’s Mahesh Bhupathi ing lot of attention. It’s not stage) That comes from expe- courts on March 6-7. Croatia is season, he deserves highest Tern day women’s tennis is Open trophy. a lot of power from the base- and won the 2005 Wimbledon going to change, every time rience. There have to be right the top-seeded team in the 24- respect for serving the country not bad, says two-time Grand The 45-year-old Mary said line, personally I miss serve and mixed doubles trophy with there is a young player playing facilities, access to competition team Qualifiers. The 12 win- for 30 years. Divij also felt the Slam singles champion Mary the game had evolved a lot volley, I miss the players com- him, felt the new-generation extraordinarily, will get atten- and good coaches. Nothing ners will qualify for the year- same. The team is on the same Pierce, who also misses the since her playing days. ing on to the net very often.” players struggle to cope with tion. It’s part of the package. takes place of experience. A lot end Davis Cup Finals while the page,” Rajpal added. ‘serve and volley’ style and “It’s very different today. Mary felt probably because the pressure that comes with “What’s important is to of hard work, sacrifice, disci- losing sides will be placed in It will be the only second rivalries of the old time. There were rivalries, there was the tennis equipments have success. have the right people around pline, eating well, sleeping well the World Group I. time that India and Croatia will Pierce had won the depth. Every top-10 player undergone a sea change in the “Maybe the players are you, to stay humble and is required. More you play, “We have sent our final clash in Davis Cup. The last Australian Open (1995) and wanted to be number one. last few years, the serve and finding it difficult to handle the grounded. Like in Nadal fam- more you can analyse the sit- team to the ITF today. Captain time the two teams met, India her home major French Open Now it’s so open. You go to a volley is difficult to play these pressure and expectations. ily, when Rafa comes back uation better.” Rohit Rajpal had a chat with all had won 3-2 in New Delhi in (2000), apart from two doubles tournament and you don’t days. Winning a Grand Slam comes home, he does the dishes, like Mary said it was “incredi- the players before deciding on 1995 with Paes winning both Grand Slams in a successful know who is going to win “The racquets and the with the number one rank. everybody else in the family. ble what Serena has done in her who is going to be the reserve his singles and doubles with career, in which she touched Grand Slam because the play- strings have more power in There is not one player who is That’s important.” career”. After giving birth to player. He spoke to Divij as Mahesh Bhupathi. the world number three rank in er who wins a Grand Slam does them. The game is faster and dominating besides Serena,” Asked how to make tennis her first child, Serena has made well, conveying that he will be Croatia have two top-50 1995. not dominate the rest of the probably the balls are coming she said. more affordable since it is still four major finals but has not the sixth member of the trav- singles players in their ranks in The men’s tennis is literal- year. “So, it leaves it very open back faster, so serve and volley The 15-year-old American considered a game for the elite, been able to win a record- elling side,” said an AITA Borna Coric (ranked 26) and ly owned by the ‘Big 3’ when it and it’s exciting. I don’t think it’s is not easy. But it should come Coco Gauff has been the cen- Mary struggled to provide an equalling 24th Grand Slam source. Marin Cilic (ranked 36). comes to winning the majors bad. It keeps everyone hanging back in the game,” she said. tre of attention these days as answer. The former French trophy. Sumit Nagal, Prajnesh Cilic did not play in the but different champions are on. It’ interesting to see differ- Mary was speaking as tour- she became one of the youngest player admitted that she was “What she is doing now Gunneswaran and Ramkumar Finals, held in November 2019, emerging in the women’s game. ent players coming up every nament ambassador of the to break into top-50. lucky to have a sponsor when just shows the emotional and Ramanathan are the singles and Croatia exited after losing Japan’s Naomi Osaka won time,” said Mary, talking to a Roland Garros wild card series, Mary said Coco can’t avoid she was as young as 13. mental side of humans. May be players in the squad while Paes group matches to Spain and the 2018 US Open and 2019 select group of journalists. which gives junior Indian play- attention but need to have In her message to the occasion gets to her. Personally and Rohan Bopanna will do the Russia. It will be interesting to Australian Open but strug- However, she does miss ers a chance to be in the reck- good people around her who young Indian players, Mary I would like to see that happen- doubles duty. see if Cilic is named in the gled to repeat her performance certain aspects of the old times. oning for the junior French would help in handling the said getting rich in experience ing.” Bopanna had skipped the squad for the tie against India. + 1!+ % %E ( !' !G!E! ('!( !!(! ! ! ' $ '+$ ( +( ( #5 have to face it. In and around that is not going to send you into a If changes have to be made, casters also have jammed sched- time, I’d say folks are going to pandemic situation.” Pound said every option faced ules. ick Pound, the longest-serv- have to ask: ‘Is this under suffi- The modern Olympics dat- obstacles. “It would be tough to get the (, 7 2 Ding member of the IOC, cient control that we can be con- ing from 1896 have only been Pound said moving to anoth- kind of blanket coverage that estimates there’s a three-month fident about going to Tokyo, or cancelled during wartime, and er city seemed unlikely. people expect around the ndian Grandmaster Vaibhav Suri shocked window to decide the fate of the not?’” faced boycotts in 1976 in “To move the place is diffi- Olympic Games,” Pound said. Itop-seeded Russian Vladislav Artemiev in Tokyo Olympics, which are being China on Tuesday reported Montreal, in 1980 in Moscow cult because there are few places “It’s certainly tougher than it the 6th round of Aeroflot Open chess tour- threatened by the fast-spreading 508 new cases and another 71 and 1984 in Los Angeles — all in in the world that could think of would have been in 1964 in nament here and was placed joint third. virus from China. deaths, 68 of them in the central Pound’s memory. gearing up facilities in that short Tokyo when you didn’t have the Azerbaijan’s Rauf Mamedov settled for Pound, in an exclusive inter- city of Wuhan, where the epi- The Olympics in 1940 were time to put something on,” saturation sports schedule on a draw with Manuel Petrosyan of Armenia view with The Associated Press, demic was first detected in to be in Tokyo, but were called Pound said. television.” and remained in lead with 5 points. did not sound alarmist. But he December. off because of Japan’s war with London mayoral candidate How about delaying for a Sanan Sjugirov of Russia defeated his did speak frankly about the risks The updates bring main- China and World War II. Shaun Bailey has suggested the year, but staying in Tokyo? Japan compatriot Vadim Zvjaginsev and was in facing the Olympics, which open land China’s totals to 77,658 Pound called uncertainty a British capital as an alternative. is officially spending $12.6 billion second spot with 4.5 points alongside July 24. cases and 2,663 deaths. South major problem and repeated the Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike sug- to organize the Olympics, Turkey’s Mustafa Yilmaz and Petrosyan. Pound has been an Korea now has the second-most IOC’s stance — that it’s depend- gested that was an inappropriate although a national audit board Suri (Elo rating 2591) outlasted the Important Results of Aeroflot Open ‘A’ International Olympic cases in the world with 977, ing on consultations with the offer, using the virus as political says the country is spending higher-rated Artemiev (Elo 2728) in a 71- Group 6th round: Rauf Mamedov (AZE) 5 Committee member since 1978, including 10 deaths. Clusters of World Health Organization, a campaign fodder. twice that much. “Then you move game as the Russian’s moderate drew with Manuel Petrosyan (ARM) 4.5; 13 years longer than current the illness are now appearing in United Nations body, to make Pound said he would not have to ask if you can hold the tournament continued. Sanan Sjugirov (RUS) 4.5 beat Vadim President Thomas Bach. the Middle East and Europe. any move. So far, the games are favor a dispersal of events over bubble together for an extra The victory took the 23-year old Indian Zvjaginsev (RUS) 3.5; Bharat “You could certainly go to This could signal a new on. various venues because that year,” Pound said. “Then of to four points while the No.1 seed remained Subramaniyam (IND) 4 drew with David two months out if you had to,” stage in the spread of the virus “It’s a big, big, big decision wouldn’t “constitute an Olympic course you have to fit all of this stuck on three. Paravyan (RUS) 4. SP Sethuraman (IND) Pound said, which would mean with four deaths reported in and you just can’t take it until you Games. You’d end up with a into the entire international A group of Indians including 13-year 3.5 drew with Aleksandr Shimanov (RUS) putting off a decision until late Japan. have reliable facts on which to series of world championships.” sports schedule.” Pound said the old Bharat Subramaniyam, B Adhiban, 3.5; B Adhiban (IND) 4 drew with Boris May and hoping the virus is Pound encouraged athletes base it,” Pound said. He said it would be very dif- IOC has been building up an Aravindh Chithambaram, Arjun Erigaisi Savchenko (RUS) 4; Vladislav Artemiev under control. to keep training. About 11,000 He said whatever advice the ficult to spread around all these “emergency fund” for such cir- and Suri were behind the leading pack with (Russia) 3 lost to Vaibhav Suri (IND) 4. SL “A lot of things have to start are expected for the Olympics, IOC is now getting, “it doesn’t sports in a 17-day period with cumstances, reported to be about four points. Narayanan (IND) 3 drew with Dmitry happening. You’ve got to start and another 4,400 for the call for cancellation or post- only a few month’s notice. $1 billion. That could fund inter- Most of the Indian players including Frolyanov (RUS) 3; R Praggnanandhaa ramping up your security, your Paralympics, which open on ponement of the Olympics. You Staying in Tokyo but moving national sports federations who Adhiban, Subramaniyam, Chithambaram, (IND) 3 drew with Sergey Grigoriants food, the Olympic Village, the Aug. 25. just don’t postpone something on it back a few months would be depend on income from the the national champion and Karthikeyan (RUS) 3; N R Visakh (IND) 3.5 drew with hotels, The media folks will be in “As far as we all know you’re the size and scale of the unlikely to satisfy North IOC to operate — and the IOC Murali had to settle for draws. Aleksandr Rakhmanov (RUS) 3.5; Aryan there building their studios.” going to be in Tokyo,” Pound Olympics. There’s so many mov- American broadcasters, whose itself. “This would be what you Talented young GM R Praagnanandhaa Chopra (IND) 3.5 drew with Karthikeyan And if it got to the point of said. ing parts, so many countries and schedules are full in the fall normally call a force majeure,” (Elo 2602) recovered after a loss to Russian Murali (IND) 3.5; Aravindh Chithambaram not going ahead, Pound specu- “All indications are at this different seasons, and competi- with American football, college said Pound, a Canadian lawyer GM Mikhail Antipov by securing a draw (IND) 4 drew with Pouya Idani 4; M lated “you’re probably looking at stage that it will be business as tive seasons, and television sea- football, European soccer, bas- by training, using the legal phrase with Sergey Grigoriants. He had three Pranesh (IND) 3 drew with Abhimanyu a cancellation.” usual. So keep focused on your sons. You can’t just say, we’ll do ketball, baseball, and ice hockey. for “unforeseeable circum- points after six rounds. Puranik (IND) 3. “This is the new war and you sport and be sure that the IOC it in October.” Of course, other world broad- stances.” ! %% !"#!$!$ 7#