/##  0 ? '!" !2&'' 61'322*912 #!"8!2&'' !&, 912 #!"8!2&'' RNI Regn. No. MPENG/2004/13703, Regd. No. L-2/BPLON/41/2006-2008 12!(.)1/,8 1, 1 2 31 45 &,1* . $3"!'#72  -/7 +  / A(@/  C - @  @)/ +/ ++ <   @  B  /-/B @D  <  @   @  -    A + B A  '@! 3.711$,  E !<$1,'!6 88"!13"'   4 *454657

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY                   ! "#$ % &  #  '                       The Opposition BJP ith over 60,000 cases   !"#$ %  % accused the Gehlot camp of Wdaily for the past few he Ashok Gehlot dispensa- blaming it for the infighting days, India coronavirus count   &# #' ( ( Ttion won the confidence within the Congress. crossed 2.5 million mark on )&* (((( motion by a voice vote in the Targeting the Chief Friday. For the last 10 days, the   '"! %  ( Rajasthan Assembly on Friday, Minister for his comments country has witnessed a huge ending the threat to its exis- against his now sacked deputy, surge, adding 5.50 lakh fresh    #' ( % tence triggered by a rebellion Leader of Opposition Gulab cases during this period. India '+'&," ( (( within the Congress ranks in Chand Kataria questioned how now accounts for 10.35 per cent    +! ( % the State led by his former Pilot became useless after the of all active cases globally (one  '"&,& ((% %%( deputy Sachin Pilot. formation of the Government in every 10 active cases), and The motion of confidence when he had strengthened the 6.21% of all deaths (one in   -$. %% %% moved by Rajasthan party while in Opposition. every 16).   ( Parliamentary Affairs Minister Overall, five States with the .& (% (%( Shanti Dhariwal was passed by biggest 24-hour jump in total  0   *  voice vote, an expected win "    cases are Maharashtra (12,608), /#! % % after the return of the 19 dis- Andhra Pradesh (8,943), )121 32!. !1,1 +%,1/ !1,1 & % ((( #$ +28"(%( sident Congress MLAs led by whether agencies like ED, CBI the debate, Pilot said, “I want Karnataka (7,908), Tamil Nadu # #'  ( Pilot to the party-fold. and Income Tax department to tell that whatever I or my (5,890) and Uttar Pradesh ' Replying to the debate on are not being misused in the companions had to say, we have # %  (4,512). -"!2 )'"   % the motion, Gehlot criticised the country? “When you hold con- told the doctor (Congress high Meanwhile, the face of BJP, accusing it again of trying versation on telephone, don’t command) about our com-   India’s Covid-19 fight, Luv to bring down his Government. you say the other person to join plaints. The MLAs are now all Agarwal, joint secretary of the 8,48,728 tests for detection of coronavirus case tally in the ( &$$  “I will not let the Government you on Facebook and together in the Assembly after itting out at the Health Ministry, has also test- coronavirus in a day with an slum-dominated Dharavi area topple at any cost even if you WhatsApp. Is this good thing receiving the treatment.” HOpposition over its criti- ed coronavirus positive. aim to achieve a daily target of here rose to 2,658 on Friday )    make all attempts,” he said. in a democracy?” the CM said. Rajasthan BJP chief Satish cism of the recent political “Dear All, just to inform 10 lakh and recovery rate rose with nine new patients coming Gehlot said the crisis had Gehlot also took potshots Poonia said the State Congress developments in Rajasthan, that I have tested positive for to 71.17 per cent. The fatality to light. Of 2,658 cases, 2,312  $( # come to an end in a beautiful on the role of Governor with Government is suffering from former Deputy Chief Minister Covid-19 and initiating home rate has declined to 1.95 per patients have already recovered manner and this had hurt the whom he and his party had to a “political corona”, even Sachin Pilot on Friday isolation as per guidelines. cent. Union Health Minister Dr and there are only 87 active New Delhi: Home Minister BJP. “What was done in struggle to call the Special though it has won the vote of described himself as the Requesting all my friends, col- Harsh Vardhan claimed the cases. Amit Shah, who was under- Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Session as the Raj Bhavan was confidence. “strongest warrior” of the leagues for self monitoring. recovery rate of Covid-19 Delhi has reported 1,192 going treatment for coron- Goa, ? Elected reluctant. Poonia remarked that the Congress and said he would Contact tracing will be done by patients in India is the best in fresh Covid-19 cases on Friday avirus at a private hospital in Governments are being toppled “The post of the Governor way Pilot spoke in the protect his party at all health team. Hoping to see the world. to go past the 150,000-mark for Gurugram, has tested nega- and democracy is under dan- has lost its dignity. Don’t pro- Assembly makes it clear that costs. everyone soon,” he Maharashtra reported the total number of coronavirus tive. Shah, 55, said on the ger,” he said, accusing the BJP voke me or else I will be forced there are still some differences Pilot, who has returned to tweeted. 12608 fresh cases and 364 cases registered in the nation- advice of the doctors, he of targeting the Congress to share what transpired between Gehlot and Pilot. the Congress fold after a The condition of noted deaths in the last 24 hours, tak- al capital since the outbreak of will be in home isolation for Governments. between the Governor and me. On Poonia’s comments month-long rebellion against singer Balasubrahmanyam ing the total tally to 5, 72,734 the disease in February this the next few days. Without taking names, he I think the Governor was under Pilot said he would like to clar- Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, deteriorated and based on the including 19,427 deaths. year. “Today, my corona test alleged that a Union Minister pressure. Hundered editorials ify that “I, my work style, my made the remarks during the advice of expert medical team Nagpur district of Maharashtra However, only 11,366 of report has come and it is was involved in the conspira- have been written about the sit- work, my colleagues, and what debate on a motion of confi- attending to him, he has been recorded its highest single-day these are currently infected by negative. I thank God and cy to topple his Government, uation in the State after the we discuss within the party, dence in the Assembly. moved to ICU and he is on life spike of over 1,000 coronavirus the disease and under medical express my heartfelt grati- saying this had become clear Governor returned the file on leave it to us. Today’s session is During the debate, Deputy support and his condition cases in the last 24 hours. supervision. As per data, 11 tude to all those who wished after some audio clips sur- the State Government’s wish to about trust vote. I don’t want to Leader of the Opposition remains critical. Mumbai has reported 979 new deaths have been reported in for my recovery,” he tweeted. faced. convene an Assembly session. interrupt anyone’s speech. Rajendra Rathore mentioned According to the Ministry infections and 47 deaths, tak- the past 24-hour cycle due to He also thanked the doc- The indirect reference was The job of the Governor is no Whether I was pained by any- Pilot’s name in various matters, of Health and Family Welfare, ing the total tally to 1,28,550 Covid 19 taking the death toll tors and paramedical staff of to Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, more than asking to prove one’s statement or not, leave it including the recent political India conducted record and 7,035 deaths so far. The to 4178. Medanta Hospital. who had earlier rejected the majority in the House,” Gehlot to me. It will be better if we dis- developments in the State and Congress allegation. said in the Assembly. cuss issues facing this a Special Operations Group Gehlot also questioned Using his speech during Government”. (SOG) notice issued to him.               HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY         !          "   *+, ((      #  ## (# - .  $   -$ ,   ++  +/    Independence Day.  The ITBP has accorded 294 n MLA from Bhadohi in he Jammu & Kashmir Police commendation rolls and AUttar Pradesh, known as Thas bagged the Kirti Chakra, insignias to the paramilitary muscleman of the region, was     the second highest peacetime personnel for “displaying raw detained by Madhya Pradesh      gallantry medal that comes after courage and bravery during Police in Agar on !"#$%& $'(!) 12&3"' the Ashok Chakra on the eve of face-offs and skirmishes in Friday. *!""'#&#!12""',$' 74th Independence Day and Eastern Ladakh in May-June , The police, however clari- !&.$'#!&"1*!& also earned a Shaurya Chakra, 2020,” on the eve of the nation- fied that they have no case -#1!2"!#!!126 the third highest in precedence al festival. against the lawmaker in the 2&7!# in the category. The J&K Police “The ITBP troops not only State and have stopped him en 2&!&,82"!1'!#9 82"!1' also topped the list of winners of effectively used shields to protect route to Rajasthan on the 266!1!"!#8'8'"! !& Police Medals for Gallantry themselves but also responded request of Uttar Pradesh police. !&62 !2&'!&1!#'&22* (PMG) by bagging 81 medals. fiercely to PLA advancing troops The MLA was heading to 8"1'!&)2!!"",'$&#' The CRPF follows the J&K and brought the situation under Rajasthan after seeking bless- + ,#"$*26' Police with 51 medals, mostly for control. With the highest order ings in Ujjain when he was ";!#!!12$&#* operations conducted in Jammu of professional skills, ITBP troops stopped by Tanodia police and 62 ,8$!&''& & Kashmir. fought shoulder to shoulder and was brought to police station. 9 While the Kirti Chakra was also brought the injured Indian Mishra has several criminal awarded posthumously to Head Army troops to the rear,” the cases lodged against him in     * + Constable of Jammu & Kashmir ITBP said in a statement high- Uttar Pradesh.      Police Abdul Rashid Kalas, the lighting the bravery against the An MLA from Gyanpur in , ,./) '#'12 82'# Shaurya Chakra went to Deputy treachery of the PLA troops. Bhadohi, Vijay Mishra was 32#26;';2"# < Inspector General of the J&K It further said, “Even when stopped in Agar Malwa’s #21262$&#&,!&,62 Police Amit Kumar. the ITBP troops fought the Tanodia police station on the '1'!"!&,26!'&'# The Indo-Tibetan Border whole night, they received min- request of Uttar Pradesh police 112 2#!2&!&<2$'"!O Police (ITBP) on Friday has imum casualties by giving befit- which claimed that the MLA is $)'2&7!# recommended gallantry medals ting reply to the stone pelters of wanted in connection with a 6'&22&82"!1'!#9 2"!1' to 21 troops who fought against the PLA. At places, they gave a case lodged against him, said '1'!'#!&62 !2&32$62$" China’s People Liberation Army determined standoff about 17 to Agar Malwa SP Rakesh Sagar.  '""' &!&,62 2$'!& (PLA) in Eastern Ladakh in 20 hours throughout the inter- The office however clari- -$ ,9 May-June, for this years’ vening nights.” fied that the MP police hasn’t arrested him or detained him. A letter from UP police was received regarding Mishra’s involvement in a case. The MLA was accompanied by a driver and two others. He would be handed over to Uttar Pradesh police as per norms, the police officers said. The MLA had on Thursday issued a video alleg- ing that police were harassing him for being a Brahmin and could be killed in an encounter. The Bhadohi police however later had issued a clarification rejecting Mishra’s charges. Mishra had alleged that he was a Brahmin and four times MLA so he was being framed in fake cases and alleged wrong framing of his wife and son in a criminal case. He had alleged that he could be killed so that someone else could contest poll from his area. A man had recently com- plained to police against Mishra his MLC wide Ramlali and son Vishnu for beating him up and usurping his $%  %&% %(% % $   "%* "% +% ( "  property.    !"# $ %&'()()  6) 3   #   

++  +/  the development of the coun- citizens to engage themselves to extended greetings to the peo- try will be the true tribute to make the State free of corrup- ple of State and country on overnor Anandiben Patel, the freedom fighters. She urged tion, terrorism, casteism, sec- Independence Day. GChief Minister Shivraj the youth to ensure their par- tarianism and poverty. Nath in his message on the Singh Chouhan and other lead- ticipation in the development Home Minister Narottam occasion said that this great ers of the State have greeted of the State and the country Mishra has extended greetings occasion reminds us of the sac- people of the country and State taking inspiration from the to the people of the State on rifices made by the martyrs; on the occasion of 74th personalities and ideals of free- Independence Day. also this is the occasion to Independence Day. dom fighters. Chief Minister He said that this is the occa- remind us the sacrifice of the BJP State president Vishnu Shivraj Singh Chouhan has sion when we should take youth who laid down their lives Dutt Sharma, State Congress extended best wishes and greet- pledge for peace, prosperity for providing us independence. president Kamal Nath and oth- ings to the people of the state on and equality in the state and to He wished for the continuous ers also extended greetings to the occasion of Independence make the State a leading State development of the country the people on Independence Day. Reminiscing the sacri- of the country. and the prosperity of the peo- Day. Governor Patel has fices of the freedom fighters, He said, “We got freedom ple of the country. extended greetings and best Chouhan urged the citizens to with struggle of Mahatma Protem Speaker of the State wishes to the people on the assimilate the mantra ‘Sankalp Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Assembly also greeted people occasion of 74th Independence se Siddhi’ given by the Prime Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, on the I-day. He would unfurl Day. She also paid tribute to the Minister Narendra Modi. He Subhash Chandra Bose, Sardar the tricolour in the State martyred freedom fighters on appealed to the citizens to fol- Bhagat Singh, Ashafaqullah, Assembly premises on the occasion. low their civic responsibilities Sukhdev and others.” Saturday, while Principal Patel mentioned that full with utmost diligence to protect State Congress president Secretary of the Assembly AP contribution towards national freedom. and former chief minister of Singh would hoist the flag at unity and harmony besides Chouhan has urged the the state Kamal Nath has also MLA Rest house premises. 

         /3#!. ""',"211$8&1!'&# '&121 '&''' 2'#3 + # !&!!2&&'&#! 72$&#!2&).$!2#9 1' '&'#8"62 3$!"2& '"&#26+"21'#&' &#!72$&#!2&).$!2#9 '8"62 ' 2'#! ''"826 @+ 1!&'9 ' 8"1''''2' !""',""211$8!'#'81''' ' 2'#9 '1!2&*'&!& '<'&!2'8$!'12-'&'" ,$  !8!/66!1';!&; @,'F!1!2&G&# !&'&&1'+H'1$! ' &#"32621'9 45 9 ,  $      "%* "% +% ( (     /3#!. 2!&''1!""3' #2&'!&'6!'"#261!'&1'&# '&,!&''!&,9<$#'&&#61$"!' * $"  %$  ,-.-/  62 !2$#!1!8"!&'26  7 for the same in just 4 clicks from of our valuable farmer cus- '&,!&''!&,!""'' the comfort of their homes tomers convenience and safety. 2882$&!2!&&#!!'   #-( without any paperwork. We believe that they will now be 12$&1!"!#!'12-'&'"26 Recognizing the fact that experiencing hassle-free appli- '# #'@2$&1!"26 ++  +/  not all farmers may have access cation process for their KCC <1!'&1'&# '1&2"2,F @< G to smartphones, SBI has also limit revision. With a Digital- &!")2!'!,&!&,262 tate Bank of India (SBI) con- streamlined the KCC review First approach, it is SBIs con- 3'''&&#<  2* Stinues to empower its farmer process at its branches. KCC tinuous endeavor to provide '1&2"2,!1" &!$'F< G customers by offering them Review on YONO Krishi is innovative digital banking solu- B!#!&# @< 9 technology backed agricultural expected to benefit more than tions to all our diverse set of cus- ' 2&#$ 26&#'&#!&, solutions with YONO Krishi. 75 lakh farmers having KCC tomers across the country. F2G!,&'#B!,& The recently launched platform accounts with SBI. The feature Apart from KCC Review, +&3'''& @< +28" that caters to all the require- of paperless KCC review will not the multi-lingual YONO Krishi &#<  2* '1&2"2,!1" ments of farmers from sowing only help farmers save costs and platform - which is bringing-in &!$'F< GB!#!$&#' to harvesting and then selling effort involved in applying for technology to farmers in more !1''261!'&1'&# has been receiving significant revision of the KCC limit, but than 10 vernacular languages - '1&2"2,3'''&'2 traction from the farmers. In the also make the process quicker is offering services such as !&!$!2&@228'!2&!""3' current unprecedented times for them especially during the YONO Khata, YONO Bachat, #2&'!&''1&# due to the Covid-19 pandemic, harvesting season. YONO Mitra and YONO #''"28 '&9/&3'"626' SBI is set to make lives easier for Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, Mandi to its farmer customers. <1!'&1'&# '1&2"2,@2$&1!" its farmer customers by intro- SBI said, “Introduction of These unique offerings '2!,&'#3!'12 ducing the KCC Review option YONO KCC Review on YONO facilitate farmers with Agri loan -'&'" &!")2!&#!'12 on YONO Krishi. Krishi is SBIs yet another ini- products, an online market- <@$&2&3'"626<  With this added feature, tiative to make our farmer cus- place to buy and rent agricul- 2* '1&2"2,!1" &!$' B!#!9!'1226<  2* farmers will no longer need to tomers, future-ready by offering tural inputs and equipment, '1&2"2,!1" &!$' < travel the distance to visit the them constant digital innova- customized farming advisory, @$&!#''!&''# bank branch to apply for a tions pertaining to their agri- investment, and crop insur- 2 *'2$&#$"''"6; revision in their KCC limit. cultural needs. ance products, instant agri gold $66!1!'&62'"6;'"!& &#!9 KCC Review option on YONO This new feature has been loan, upgrade to scientific farm- &,!&''!&,$#'&!""3' Krishi will help farmers apply added keeping in mind millions ing practices, and much more. '&12$,'#2$8&# !&&2'9

A2$12 !     454  $!1!#'3 /3#!. /&'''26' &#'8'&#'&1''!&!'62 .$ 8!&,!& @$"$' 2$! &# #  *$!&$,$'#62 62&26!& ''/&"!&'!3!!2&3'# 2&7''#2 2' '&; ++ +/  9 ''!3!!2&2,&!'#3 '!'12'26 1'2"2, 23-year-old youth com- 1!'&#$'$ 1&3' Amitted suicide by jump- !''#2&''3!'26' ing in front of speeding 91'2"2,9 89,29!&9 train at Bhanpur railway track area on Thursday;   Chhola Mandir police have      started investigation. /3#!. '<'13!&' '2& Late in the night after 7!#$&#''1! &!826 the body was spotted by the @!'6!&!'<!.

                                                                                                                                               !        "                                            #            $ % S                      '                "       (          

                    !" #$" !"%&!  '()*+(),+()-  "    "    .  #  / 01232)+ 4''5    (62    7 / 2 8+ ''  9 + : (+ # /0123(( 4'5+ % ; 3*66/2663-**+  '; 3-,-)()3)10' &;     + !" !9' ' &.<2330<()*3)+ !9' ' /2<#=<0(<2331/233,+ "! >! !.&  !' ('33 & ;    + ! + # ? +   @;    A    ; # 9  A  '   ;  B  + C =; ' 1+ # .  # ? + #      :    9+ ? C/((3 332+ ; 3((/03((3066+    =; 8/)(+  1+ ="C+ .   #   9 /23()3(+ >'' ; 3(23/0,*-,33 A 0,*--33+    =; C D    '; 3-,1*6*6-))+ 3-,-2,2-26-+  D? =; 0 8+     9 + 8 E  ! +  D? 221 3(1' % ; 3622/2)0100)+ 2)01000+ 2)01006'      !"# $ %&'()()

( ## 8   &(  $%  O%%/ %$ %P%$"%

++  +/  Tourism SM pages. - (8$ 3,0 3 After the release of the adhya Pradesh tourism blog, the influencers will create Mlaunched a campaign a “My Top 5 moments from the ++  +/  officers after the webinar from been adversely affected during ‘IntezaarKhatamHua’ to build Heart of Incredible India” - a August 16 onwards to prepare Corona period, but for this, the confidence and trust five minute video where they hief Minister Shivraj Singh a draft for development in var- priority should be given to the amongst the travellers and to will recount their top five CChouhan on Friday asked ious areas for preparing the welfare of the common man by keep the audience engaged moments of the trip which will all the Government depart- roadmap of Atmanirbhar ensuring financial arrangements during the Monsoon season by be combined with snaps and ments to play their part in mak- Madhya Pradesh on the Prime and management. featuring the major monsoon video bytes with a narration by ing the State Atmanirbhar (self- Minister’s call for Atmanirbhar The Chief Minister said tourism attractions of the des- the influencer. reliant), an official release said. Bharat. Groups of ministers that a rapid campaign should be tinations like Amarkantak, MP Tourism looks forward He has instructed Ministers to should give their recommenda- launched against mafia and Panchmarhi, Mandu, Orchha, to boost morale and bring back conduct regular reviews of their tions by August 25th. Chouhan anti-social elements engaged in Tamia, Bhedaghat, National the confidence in the tourism departments to speed up public said that after getting these rec- adulteration in the state. Parks. sector and make them aware welfare efforts, Chouhan inter- ommendations, discussions Adulteration of milk and other Caravan road trips for five that the entire tourist destina- acted with the Ministers at will be held with NITI Aayog. products is unforgivable. to six days have been pre- tions of Madhya Pradesh is fully Mantralaya before the beginning After this, Prime Minister Chouhan said that focus pared from Bhopal and , prepared and ready to wel- of Virtual Cabinet. Narendra Modi will be entrust- should be made on the imple- travel influencers will visit the come the domestic tourists. He said that the important ed a 3-year roadmap for the mentation of Shramsiddhi various destinations of Madhya Madhya Pradesh is also suggestions that came up in the development of Madhya Abhiyan, Sambal Yojana, Pradesh as per the travel itin- offering tour packages to the recently concluded webinar Pradesh. The roadmap for Pradhan Mantri Swanidhi erary designed to promote the tourists that are specially organized for the roadmap of development of Madhya Yojana, Garib Kalyan Rozgar destinations during Jam Gate, Vanchu Point, scapes of the State. dles. designed keeping in mind safe Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh Pradesh will have annual as Abhiyan, Public Service Act, Monsoon. Janapav, Mandu, , The trip will be document- Throughout their trip travel, stay, and excursion for will be implemented. well as half-yearly and quarter- Supply of Forest Rights Pattas, Itinerary starting from Omkareshwar, Sailani. ed as a Travelogue by both the across the State, as they are prevention during pandemic. Chouhan said that sugges- ly goals. Labour Reforms, Bhopal will cover Bhopal, The influencers will travel influencers. The influencers shooting their travelogue, the In order to facilitate smooth tions have been received from Chouhan said that the Implementation of New Mandi Amargarh falls, Bhimbetka, to these destinations in a car- will post their individual blogs influencers will carry placards travel, the board has come up the general public also apart activities of each department Act, Jal Jeevan Mission, Rural Tawa, Madai, Pchmarhi, Tamia, avan of Madhya Pradesh through their pages. A com- with ‘IntezaarKhatamHua’ with weekend and package from scholars and subject- should reach the public. Virtual Street Vendors Welfare Scheme, Patalkot, Pnch and from Indore Tourism, so that they can have piled film of both the influ- written on it and they will click trips from adjoining cities with experts in the Atmanirbhar events meetings should be Hamara Ghar Hamar Vidyalaya the destinations covered are a comfortable journey while encers will be released on the pictures along with it. These all safety measures that are Madhya Pradesh webinar. These organized. Along with this, and the Sahyog se Suraksha Indore, Patalpani, Choral Dam, enjoying the enchanting land- MP Tourism social media han- photos will populate the MP required at the destination. should also be placed in the foundation stones must be laid, Abhiyan starting from August 15. roadmap. It has to be ensured dedications should be done Chouhan said that he will that practical suggestions are and funds of schemes should take part in online programmes 72"*8"N!!,!.O included. be deposited in the accounts of of Rozgar Setu, housing con- &'   ( The Chief Minister said beneficiaries. struction and other schemes and that the ministers should hold Chief Minister Chouhan will extend benefits to the ben- 32#1'#2& < O1&&'" meetings with the coordinating said that revenue collection has eficiaries.  '" )! ++  +/  ++  +/  Shankar, Inspector Senior station, Pabai Panna, Pyare Library (Library) Police Garg, Principal constable, PS. folk play Dhritarashtra Digvijay was presented on Friday, 2"!1''62#$,66!1*!&, irector General of Police Headquarters Farid Wazmi, Crime Branch Bhopal Amarking the virtual Abhinayan drama series. The play was DVivek Johri congratulated Inspector (M) Steno Police Rajkumar Gautam, constable broadcasted on official YouTube Channel of Madhya Pradesh State 20 officers and employees who Headquarters Rakesh Mohan 7th Battalion Bhopal Mangal Tribal Museum. district for the purpose of Hemant Jain (32) Asif are conferred to President’s Dixit, Inspector ( M) Steno Singh Yadav, constable 25th The play was presented in Ankiya Style under the direction %(,  smuggling illegal drugs into the Khan(32), Afzal Ali Farukhi Police Medal of the year State Police Headquarters Battalion Bhopal Rajesh Kumar of Atul Bhuyan (Assam). Ankiya is the ancient traditional folk area. (29) and Ghanshyam 2020. Bhopal Bharat Kumar Pandey, constable administra- dance style of Assam. ‘Ankiya Naat ’ means a one -act drama.Ankiya #$,'!'# Superintendent of Police Patidar(37) have been arrested. The distribution of medals Bhavsar. tion branch police headquar- naat plays were written in an artificial assamese Maithili mixed Siddharth Chaudhary has given The police have registered will be done on next year's President's Police Medal ters Bhopal Ravi Naresh language called Brajavali . Ankiya naat main subject is to wor-   <  special instructions to all police a case under section 8 and 20 Independence Day function for Meritorious Service, Deputy Mishra, Subedar (M) Police ship lord Krishna. The plays usually combine live instruments and officers / employees of the dis- of the NDPS Act. i.e. August 15, 2021. Inspector General of Police, Headquarters Bhopal Sunil singers ,dance and elaborate costumes in production. andsaur police took action trict to constantly instruct them MDMA line, ice, meow- It has been announced to Police Headquarters, Bhopal, Kumar Tiwari, Subedar (M) The invention of the ankiya naat is usually attributed to the Magainst drug trafficking to curb trafficking and smug- meow, ecstasy and party drug, confer the President's Police RRS Parihar, Deputy Police Headquarters Bhopal medieval saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardeva. Ankiya nexus and seized 648 gram glers of illegal drugs and take are known to be very intoxicat- Medal of the year 2020 for dis- Commandant 23rd Battalion, Balram Singh Rajput, Inspector naat were intended to be viewed by common folk in medieval MDMA drugs from a car at effective action against them. ing and deadly drugs which are tinguished and meritorious Bhopal, Shanu Aftab Ali, (M) Hoshangabad Ramraj assam,majority of whom were expected to be illiterate . Thus,an Bhavgarh Vivekananda School SP Chaudhary said that often consumed by youths for service to 20 officers and Superintendent of Police, Radio Gupta, Inspector (M) E.O.W. explaination was included at every succeeding stage of the drama. and arrested 4 accused; drug the police team formed took the purpose of increasing exces- employees of Madhya Pradesh Training School, Indore, Bhopal Rajiv Chaudhary and The play was about the story of Dhritarashtra, who is whole- would cost over Rs 64 lakh. action on illegal narcotics sive thrill and excitement. Police. Santosh Kori, Additional Sub Inspector (M) E.O.W. heartedly engaged in the worship of Lord Vishnu. Mandsaur district has smugglers, in a planned block- Generally, the said drugs The President Superintendent of Police, Bhopal will be given to Anil Pleased with the penance of Dhritarashtra when Dhritarashtra always been active and sensitive ade in front of Bhavgarh are widespread in pubs, disco Distinguished Service Medal, Narcotics, Indore, Dilip Kumar Kumar Nigam. asks him to ask for a groom, Dhritarashtra demands his eyesight in trafficking illegal drugs. Vivekananda School, by made clubs, beer bars, rave parties, has been conferred to Soni, Inspector (FP) Police These medals will be hand- from Vishnu for four months. After getting his vision for four Often, smugglers involved in and a swift car was stopped in and in large cities and metros. Additional Director General of Headquarters, Bhopal, Deepak ed over to all of them at the months, Dhritarashtra goes on to conquer the world. Dhritarashtra smuggling of illegal drugs from which the drugs were recov- The price of the said drug in the Police (Training) and Director, Kadam, Principal constable, ornament ceremony on August accompanies him during the world victory. During this period almost every part of the coun- ered. SP said that accused international market is about Rs Madhya Pradesh Police 7th Battalion, Bhopal, Sitaram 15 next year. Dhritarashtra conquers many big states and slays many demons try often come to Mandsaur Deepak alias Deepu alias 1 crore per 1000 grams. Academy, Bhori Anuradha Tiwari, head constable police with his wisdom.    !"# $ %&'()()   , 7 # -- - -#     P             Q .%  " $%     Q      # $     34/       country ever attacked us, like lessly serving the nation.   more than 15 Gallantry medals. 208 CoBRA made supreme sac- every time we will give a Their unmatched courage Furthermore, the erstwhile IG rifice serving the nation. For s the situation on the Line befitting reply,” he said. and patriotism has ensured RPF Assistant Srinagar, CRPF, Ravideep Singh their indomitable gallantry and Aof Actual Control(LAC) in His observations came in that our country is safe,” he CCommandant Naresh Sahi and the present valley QAT courage in the face of danger Eastern Ladakh remains tense the backdrop of five rounds of said. Kumar has scripted history Commander, Loukrakpam during the operation, 208 for nearly three months now, military level and four at the In another tweet, the by receiving his 7th Police Ibomcha Singh and his team CoBRA has been awarded with Defence Minister Rajnath diplomatic level in the past minister said the medal for Gallantry in a short mate Constable Devsant Kumar eight PMGs with three being Singh on Friday said India has few weeks failing to resolve Government is leaving no span of four years for his gal- have been awarded with Police awarded posthumously. never attacked anywhere to the stand-offs now on at four stone unturned to strengthen lant action against the terorists Medal for Gallantry for a coura- CRPF –the largest Central capture land of others. friction points. Moreover, the armed forces and ensure   were killed fighting the in Jammu and Kashmir. geous operation in Srinagar on Armed Police Force of the coun- Reiterating this, he also said China has not withdrawn its the welfare of their families Chinese army in June this “An officer with sharp tac- October 3, 2017 where two mil- try, has been awarded with as India believes in winning troops from these sites despite and the ex-servicemen. resident Ram Nath Kovind year in eastern Ladakh. “Our tical acumen and indomitable itants were neutralised by the many as 55 Police Medals for hearts and not land. “But it agreement thereby leading to Amid the ongoing stand- Pon Friday lauded the brave soldiers laid down their courage, Naresh Kumar has led security forces. Gallantry on the eve of does not mean we will let our tension in the area. off, the Defence Ministry has efforts of healthcare profes- lives defending our borders. the CRPF Valley QAT (Quick For Loukrakpam Ibomcha Independence Day, which is self-esteem be hurt,” he said. In his address, the defence given the armed forces emer- sionals at the frontline in the Those worthy sons of Bharat Action Team) in Srinagar which Singh, this is his 3rd Gallantry the second highest force after the Making this assertion minister assured that the gov- gency financial powers to country’s fight against the Mata lived and died for has a glorious history of con- Medal and second PMG while Jammu and Kashmir police that during the customary address ernment is doing all that is procure weapons systems up coronavirus pandemic and national pride. Their bravery tinued success marked with Constable Devsant Kumar will bagged 81 medals. to the troops on the eve of the necessary to keep our forces to Rs 300 crores on an urgent said the nation is “indebted to in combat has demonstrated numerous Gallantry medals that be receiving the PMG for the With this, the total number Independence Day, he, how- morale high and fulfill their basis without any further doctors, nurses and other that while we believe in peace, embellish its valour,” the CRPF second time. of gallantry medals won by the ever, cautioned if attacked all operational requirement. clearances to cut short the health workers”. He said the we are also capable of giving a said in a statement. Yet another story of grit and deserving Force personnel till India as always will give a Later in his tweet mes- procurement cycle. celebrations this year will be befitting response to any Assistant Commandant courage relates to 208 CoBRA now has reached to 2036, the befitting reply. He, however, sage, he paid tributes to the The Services have restrained without the cus- attempt of aggression,” he said. Kumar got his first medal in where the team of gallant war- highest among all the CAPFs in did not name China. soldiers. “On the eve of India’s embarked on major procure- tomary pomp and show owing “Even while the world com- 2017 for an operation which was riors came under a heavy attack the country. “Whatever we do in Independence Day, I salute ments of ammunition, anti- to the pandemic which has munity needs to fight together conducted in Srinagar in 2016. from Maoists in jungles of “The narrative behind each national security, we always the indomitable courage of tank missiles, man portable “altered the world we live in.” against the greatest challenge Here, he neutralised two foreign Sukma, Chhattisgarh on March of these Gallantry Medals speaks do it for self-defence, not for the brave soldiers of our air defences, unmanned aer- Addressing the nation on before humanity, some in our terrorists whereas in 2018, he 03/04, 2016, the troops retaliat- the language of courage, dedi- attacking others. If enemy Armed Forces who are self- ial vehicles among others. the eve of the 74th neighbourhood tried to carry was awarded with two PMGs ed with bravery and forced the cation to duty, devotion for the Independence Day, the out their misadventure of for neutralising two Hizbul Maoists to give up their nefari- motherland and over and above spells a long term vision with working for well-being of the being the citizen of a free nation. President termed the expansion. Our brave soldiers Mujahideen commanders in an ous designs, the CRPF said. a steely resolve to deliver, which far-reaching impact, adding entire world “August 15 fills us with the Government’s response to the laid down their lives defending fierce operation which lasted for In this long lasting is the hallmark of Internal that “it will strengthen the cul- “It has been the tradition of excitement of unfurling the tri- Covid-19 challenge as “super- our borders. Those worthy sons three days. encounter nine Maoists were Security Warriors,” added the ture of ‘Inclusion’, ‘Innovation’ India that we do not just live for colour, taking part in celebra- human”. of Bharat Mata lived and died This year alone, the Valley neutralised while five were CRPFand ‘Institution’ in the sphere ourselves, but work for the tions and listening to patriotic Lauding the Centre and for national pride. The entire QAT has been adorned with injured. Three Bravehearts of statement. of education” well-being of the entire world. songs. State Government for taking nation salutes the martyrs of “Imparting education in India’s self-reliance means On this day, the youth of steps to contain the transmis- Galwan Valley. Every Indian aggression,” said the President Policy 2020 will “strengthen moment of pride for all. People the mother tongue has been being self-sufficient without India should feel the special sion of novel coronavirus, feels grateful to their family who is also supreme comman- the culture of ‘Inclusion’, of the country maintained given emphasis in order to alienating or creating distance pride of being citizens of a free Kovind said India’s role in members. der of the armed forces. ‘Innovation’ and ‘Institution’ in restraint and patience for a help young minds grow spon- from the world. It implies that nation. We gratefully remember dealing with the pandemic is “Their bravery in combat Besides, President Kovind the sphere of education.” long time and reposed unflinch- taneously... It is a right step in India will continue to engage our freedom fighters and mar- a lesson for the world. has demonstrated that while we called the construction of the “Only ten days ago, con- ing trust in the judicial system,” this direction,” he said. with the world economy while tyrs whose sacrifices have The President also spoke believe in peace, we are also Ram Temple in Ayodhya a struction of the temple at Shri he said. Kovind said India’s maintaining its identity.” enabled us to live in an inde- on the Galwan Valley face-off capable of giving a befitting “moment of pride for all” and Ram Janmabhoomi began, in President said the approach is not a self-centred The President said youth pendent nation,” the president in which 20 Indian soldiers response to any attempt of said the National Education Ayodhya. It was indeed a ‘National Education Policy’ one but it carries a tradition of should feel special pride in said. &%  " %"  + $&% %5&    ! " # %    +%% $%6 " $ % ! "   Government is supplying PPE At the start of the pan-  * %  kits, N95 masks, ventilators demic, there was a global ith export norms relaxed, etc., to the State governments shortage of all kinds of medical WIndia managed to export and union territories admin- equipment including N95   Maharashtra Shiv Sena leaders 23 lakh Personnel Protection istrations, states are also masks, PPE kits, ventilators etc, accusing the BJP-JD (U) coali- Equipments to five countries procuring these items direct- the ministry underlined. he BJP is expected to give tion Government in Bihar of namely the USA, the UK, UAE, ly. Most of the products were Tformer Maharashtra Chief politicising the investigation to Senegal and Slovenia in just a “Between March and not being manufactured in Minister Devendra Fadnavis a serve its political ends when month. August 2020, they have pro- the country in the beginning as key role in the Bihar election, assembly polls are round the “This has substantially cured 1.40 crore indigenous many of the necessary com- due later this year. corner. aided India to position itself in PPE from their own bud- ponents were to be procured A move is afoot to appoint The Bihar Government’s the global export market of getary resources. During the from other countries. The ris- Fadnavis as election-in-charge eagerness to take up the case PPEs,” said a statement from same period, the Centre has ing global demand due to the of Bihar polls, according to of Rajput is seen by many as a the Union Health Ministry. distributed 1.28 crore PPE to pandemic resulted in their sources. move to consolidate “thakur PPEs are a crucial medical states, UTs and central insti- scarce availability in the foreign The former Maharashtra votes” in the state as also a ges- resource for frontline workers tutions, free of cost,” said the markets, it stated. Chief Minister’s role assumes ture that the Nitish Kumar-led during the pandemic that ministry in a statement. Turning the pandemic into importance in the backdrop of government was standing by its include body coveralls, N-95 The Centre has been lead- an opportunity to develop its a raging controversy around ‘son of the soil’ and his family masks, goggles, face shields ing the graded, pre-emptive, domestic market for produc- the death of Sushant Singh in distress. among others. proactive and collaborative tion of medical equipment, est/Requests for Proposal were Production has developed an Rajput, a young and rising The reports of the appoint- According to the Ministry, response and management of with the combined efforts of   also issued. indigenization portal, srijan- Bollywood actor and a native of ment of Fadnavis have been the ‘Make in India’ spirit COVID-19, along with the ministries of health, textiles, Speaking on the occasion, defence.gov.in, as “opportuni- Bihar.Sushant’s parents have growing since he chaired a embedded in the states union territories. pharmaceuticals, Department ays after banning import Rajnath said signing of these ties for Make in India in lodged an FIR in the state in the core committee meeting of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat As part of its continued for Promotion of Industry and Dof 101 weapon systems to MoUs and contracts will lead Defence”, which will give infor- case. BJP’s Bihar unit party on Abhiyaan’ has resulted in pro- efforts towards progressively Internal Trade, Defence make the Indian defence indus- us to self-reliance in the tech- mation on items that can be The BJP has been alleging August 13 and BJP President J viding resilience and self-suf- augmenting and strengthen- Research and Development try self-reliant, the Government nologies related to defence taken up for indigenisation by that the Mumbai police under P Nadda directing leaders in ficiency” to the country for ing the medical infrastructure Organisation and others, India on Friday signed four contracts manufacturing. He called upon the private sector. the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress Bihar unit to brief former various medical equipment across the country, various has hugely ramped up its own as part of Defence India Start the Indian industry partners to On this portal, coalition was not conducting a Maharashtra Chief Minister including PPEs. policy decisions have been manufacturing capacity, the Up challenge in the presence of show complete commitment DPSUs/OFB/SHQs can display fair probe in the circumstances on the campaign strategy. While the Union taken on a regular basis. ministry said. Defence Minister Rajnath and take proactive participation their items which they have leading to what has initially Fadnavis, the first Brahmin Singh. in the pursuit of Indigenisation been importing or are going to been termed as “suicide”. CM of Maharashtra who lost On the final day of and self-reliance in the defence import which the Indian Fadnavis has been in the his second run in the state as ‘Atmanirbhar Week’ celebration sector. Industry can design, develop forefront in attacking Chief CM, has been living in politi- .$ %   $ 6 of the Defence Ministry, he also Commending the DDP for and manufacture as per their Minister Uddhav Thackeray cal shadows in Maharashtra launched Department of creating SRIJAN portal, the capability or through joint ven- and his son for the handling of after the ‘Maha vikas Aghadi’ Defence Production(DDP) minister said this will help ture with OEMs. The Indian the actor’s case and demanding coalition took reins of gover-  % %   7 portal SRIJAN which is a ‘one industry partners to play active Industry will be able to show a CBI probe into his death and nance in the State. stop shop online portal that role in the goal of self- their interest. “justice” for him. The BJP is also expecting also gone up by a third in seven es saliva production and leads provides access to the vendors reliance in defence sector. There are over 3,000 The issue of the 34-year- to benefit from Fadnavis’   years to an estimated 350,000 to compulsive spitting,” said to take up items that can be Pursuant to Atmanirbhar unique items with a value of old actor’s death triggered Brahmin origins. Brahmins people. study researcher Kamran taken up for indigenisation. A Bharat announcement, over 10,000 Crore that are charges and counter-charges constitute 5 percent of the he number of deaths due to The research, published in Siddiqi from the University of number of Expressions of inter- Department of Defence available through the portal. between the two States with population in Bihar. Tsmokeless tobacco in India the journal BMC Medicine, York in the UK. is on the rise, accounting for 70 comes at a time when there are There are concerns that per cent of deaths in the South- concerns that spitting - a spitting - a behaviour common East Asia region followed by behaviour common among among those who chew tobac- Pakistan ( seven per cent) and those who chew tobacco - is co- is likely to transmit the Bangladesh which accounts likely to transmit the Covid-19 virus to others. five per cent of the global dis- virus. “In acknowledgement of ease burden due to smokeless “The study has come at a this, India, for example, has tobacco. time when Covid-19 is affect- already taken a positive step by Researchers added that ing almost all aspects of our banning spitting in public deaths due to it globally has lives. Chewing tobacco increas- places to reduce the transmis- sion of COVID-19,” Siddiqi added. The study estimated that in 2017 alone smokeless tobacco resulted in more than 90,000 deaths due to cancers of the mouth, pharynx and oesopha- gus and accounted for more than 258,000 deaths from heart disease. Millions more have their lives shortened by ill-health due to the effects of chewing tobac- co-based products, the study reveals.  $    !"# $ %&'()()  0 4

5 44   5  455 5    6  "    6  %% /%%(        injuries. The martyred jawans of Jammu sands of residents paid their last tributes Q  $ & Kashmir police were identified as and joined the funeral of - %  head of the Independence Day cele- Constables Ishfaq Ayoub and Fayaz policemen.Wailing women and close Abrations, heavily armed terrorists, Ahmad of IRP 20 Bn. relatives were seen chanting slogans dur- " $%%% believed to be the cadre of Jaish-e- IG Vijay Kumar said, “elaborate ing the funeral procession of martyred Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit on security deployment was done on ground policemen. 4    )/@ ; $ - /+ R Friday shot dead two policemen and zero to ensure incident free Independence Interacting with the media persons, wounded another in “indiscriminate” fir- day celebrations in the valley”. He said DGP Dilbagh Singh said,” it is the hand- Sunil Kumar, Kerala State Protocol ing on the outskirts of Srinagar near after the terror strike the entire area has iwork of the Pakistan and its proxies who SOfficer reportedly told the sleuths of Bengaluru: The recent Bengaluru riots occurred men, and committed acts of vandalism and Nowgam bypass. been cordoned off to track down the foot- don't want to see peace prevailing in the the National Investigation Agency at breakneck speed, erupting in less than three arson in DJ Halli, KG Halli, Pulikeshinagar and The terrorists seem to have done prints of the terrorists behind the attack. region. He said, the security situation has (NIA) probing the gold smuggling hours of the derogatory message being put up Kaval Byrasandra areas. “As soon as the news thorough recee of the area before target- He said, preliminary reports suggested largely improved in Kahsmir valley but in racket busted by the Customs depart- on social media, a police official said on Friday. reached the police, cops from nearby police sta- ing the patrol party of Jammu & Kashmir JeM cadre were behind the attack. He between when such incidents occur our ment recently that no diplomatic bag- “Naveen posted the derogatory message tions rushed to the spot,” said Jain. police.They disappeared in the bylanes of maintained, the security personnel also resolve to restore peace gets strengthened. gage has come to the UAE Consulate around 6 p.m. and by 9 pm the riots erupted,” Police Commissioner Kamal Pant himself the densely populated area even before the exercised restraint by not opening indis- Referring to measures adopted by the at Thiruvananthapuram during the Central Crime Branch (CCB) Deputy rushed to the riot-affected areas to monitor the security personnel could chase them. criminate firing due to the heavy civilian security forces ahead of the I-day cele- last two years. Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kuldeep Jain told situation. Inspector General of police, Kashmir movement in the area. brations, DGP said, drone cameras and The statement has put the CPI(M) IANS. The government machinery was already The police was initially overwhelmed with range, Vijay Kumar who visited the spot Later in the day, a tribute ceremony camera fitting vehicles have been deployed led LDF Government in Kerala in strained with battling the Coronavirus pan- the rioters outnumbering them. “By that time told reporters, “the terrorists emerged was organised at the police headquarters at various places to ensure complete area dilemma as KT Jaleel, the Higher demic, and the riots caught them unawares. whatever preventive things we could do, we tried from Gulshan street on the outskirts of where senior officers including DGP domination during the I-Day function. Education Minister has been claiming On Tuesday night, hundreds of people ran it out. All that did not calm down the mob,” he the Srinagar city near Nowgam bypass Jammu & Kashmir police paid their trib- The security forces were also direct- that he had received Ramzaan kits and amok after Pulikeshinagar's Congress MLA said. It was only after the police fired in the air and targeted the policemen by opening ute and remembered the supreme sacri- ed to remain in a state of high alert across thousands of copies of Quran sent by Akhanda Srinivas Murthy's nephew P Naveen and later at the rioters, leading to the death of indiscriminate firing around 9.30 a.m.” He fices of the jawans of the J&K police.The Jammu & Kashmir to prevent fresh the UAE Consulate at posted a derogatory message on social media. three people, did the situation come under con- said three policemen received injuries but mortal remains were later shifted to their strikes on the security convoys and other Thiruvananthapuram through diplo- The mob pelted stones, injuring 60 police- trol. IANS two among them succumbed to their local residences in Srinagar where thou- vital security installations. matic consignment. Kerala BJP presi- dent K Surendran had alleged on Thursday that the baggage contained gold bars instead of Quran and the same .  "  &% %5&  )'"@!&!' was transported to different parts of   %""%&   Kerala through the official vehicles of ,2!&2I$&!&' Jaleel, a former leader of the outlawed %(%%%   8 7 % SIMI. But Jaleel denied all allegations %%%66 and declared that he was ready to face 4    )/@ probe by any agencies including the     -  region”. 5 4  + ernment. He is the most experienced politi- NIA, CBI or the Enforcement Sources of wild life department of cal leader in the state and has vast adminis- ovid-19 is causing havoc in Kerala as 1,569 new Directorate, he wild life lovers and NGO of U P Government that some 10 years ontesting the speculation that there are two trative experience. No one has as much expe- Cpersons were diagnosed positive for the pan- Sunil Kumar reportedly told the TAligarh have appealed to the ago the number of black deers in the Cpower centres in Maharashtra, the Shiv rience as he has governance matters in the demic in the last 24 hours ending Friday 6 pm. The NIA officials that he does not have any Prime Minister of India to save the district was estimated to be 5347. The Sena said Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray state”. situation in the State is so grave that Chief Minister information about the Ramzaan kits endangered species of Black bucks of black bucks were found in the jungles was the only leader who enjoyed all the pow- “Hence his guidance is valuable for our Pinarayi Vijayan and seven of his Cabinet col- addressed to Jaleel’s office from the UAE this region. They said that if such of villages Sunthla Rahim Kot, ers in the MVA Government, while NCP chief government. What is wrong if someone goes leagues have gone under self-quarantine on Consulate in the capital city. steps are not taken by the Surajpur Jaivana Birpura, Sharad Pawar being an architect of the ruling to him and seeks advice?. And we need the Friday. The Ministers who have gone under The NIA sleuths has asked Sunil Government on urgent basis the AlahdadpMur, Gurskien Jarkhera alliance, he played an important part in it and guidance of Pawar sahib,” Raut said. quarantine include K K Shylaja, Health Minister. Kumar to furnish the details of the Black Bucks will become history and Lohgarh and Saidman under the “we seek his advice”. Replying to another question, Raut Ten persons succumbed to Covid 19 on diplomatic consignments received by be banished from this region. Once areas of Atrauli, Kher and Koil Tehsils Participating in a joint interaction pro- slammed the Opposition BJP for politicising Friday while 1, 354 out of the new 1,569 cases con- the State Government Departments this region used to be very rich with of the district. It is worth mention- gramme hosted by Marathi television chan- the Sushant Singh Rajput suicide cases pur- tracted the pandemic through social transmission. from the UAE Consulates and all other the presence of Black deers but on ing that this species have their own nel “ABP Majha”, Shiv Sena’s Rajya Sabha mem- posely.. “In view of the impending Bihar 86 patients who tested positive on Friday failed to foreign missions operating in the coun- account of the killing of endangered history as several authors have writ- ber and spokesperson Sanjay Raut dismissed Assembly elections, the Opposition BJP is pinpoint the source from where they contracted try. All materials addressed to the species by rich persons belonging to ten about free movements of Black the allegation in certain quarters that the State deriving political mileage out of the Sushant the pandemic. State Government officials from diplo- Aligarh city and so called, Nawabs of deers in Aligarh district. According Government files were being sent to the Singh Rajput suicide case” Interestingly, Shylaja had said in a release on matic missions in the country are the districts now only 357 black to manuscripts on records, Sir Yeshwantrao Centre for the NCP chief to look When his attention was drawn to the NCP Thursday that Kerala is likely to see the number received by the State Protocol Officer deers are believed to be exist in the Thomas Row a British who visited at them. chief’s disapproval of his grandnephew Rohit of Covid-19 cases going up to 10,000 to 20,000 before handing it over to the concerned region. India in the beginning of 17th “There are no two power centres in Pawar’s demand for CBI probe into the per day in the coming weeks and the number of departments. Sunil Kumar’s explanation Bankebihari Gupta, president of Century in the region of Emperor Maharashtra. Chief minister Uddhav alleged Sushant Singh Raput suicide case, Raut causalities too would go up along with it. to the NIA has come hours before the LATA NGO Said that “ Aligarh was Jahangir had written that black deers Thackeray is the only leader who enjoys all the said: “You should see the whole episode as a Loknath Behera, State Police Chief too went Kerala BJP president Surendran alleged very rich with the the presence of and peacocks were seen moving in powers in the state government. No govern- grandfather giving his grand nephew. Even late under quarantine on Friday as he had accompa- that Shine Haq, the former State Black buck .But due to pouching the almost whole of the area of Koil ment files to the Yeshwantrao Chavan Centre Bal Thackeray used to rebuke the youngsters nied the Chief Minister in the latter’s trip to Protocol Officer was hand in glove with life of endangered species are in dan- (Aligarh). Similarly another tourist (for Pawar sahib to look at) as is being claimed when something went wrong. His family Kozhikode and Munnar recently. The responsibility those involved in gold smuggling. ger. We have written several letter to Hawkins has written that in the sur- in certain quarters. Uddhav sahib has the pow- members as well all of us used to feel happy. of Covid-19 management has been given to the “Though Haq was transferred out District Administration. But rounding of Delhi, Agra and Aligarh ers with him,” Raut said. Because, if he got irritated with us, we would Police Department by the Chief Minister on of the Protocol Office, he managed to Administration have turned a blind (Koil) large number of herds of black Alluding to Pawar’s role in the Shiv Sena- think he was keeping a watch on us. Even in Wednesday as all measures to fight and control the get back to the office in a senior posi- eye regarding this evil menace. At last bucks were seem, now with the pas- led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the state, Rohit’s case, Pawar did not say whatever he said pandemic has come a cropper in the State. The SP tion and he continued to meddle with We have appealed to the Prime sage of time the number has consid- Raut said: “Pawar saheb played a key role in in an irritating tone. Whatever he said was of Malappuram too went under self quarantine as the affairs of the SPO,” Surendran had Minister of India to save the endan- erably reduced and few left alone are the formation of the MVA government in the over that day. Now it has become a family the district collector too was tested positive on alleged in a press meet on Thursday at gered species of Black deers of this struggling for their existence. State. He has a major role to play in our gov- matter”. Friday. Kozhikode.  2*' 5%  % % 2&O*&223'&'6!'# 6''#31*62 &9 :- &#@''&#$I$22&@8!"!$' 62 2#!O1@2!#    B capital. ernment might start shifting inally planned as the only state @2!#8!'&  %   Lawyers of some of the offices to Visakhapatnam and capital and a world-class city, 81*,'L@2&,1!'6 he Andhra Pradesh High petitioners expressed their Kurnool by taking advantage of will only be a legislative capi-     -  "% $ TCourt on Friday extended, inability to personally appear the Bills getting the Governor's tal. till August 27, the status quo on before the court due to current assent. The moved by Jagan LAs will now speak to     -  5 4  + any beneficiaries. Meeting with three capital issue. Covid-19 situation and plead- Governor Biswabhusan Mohan Reddy-led government Mcorona patients over farmers on the first day of the A three-judge bench com- ed for extending the status Harichandan on July 31 has led to fresh protests by phone daily and will take the n Gonda police station, the eeking to “expose” the Rs 20 agitation at the district and talu- prising Justices Rakesh Kumar, quo. approved the two Bills and the farmers in 29 villages in feedback of health services Icase of the fight between the Slakh crore Covid-19 ka level, it was revealed by the A.V. Sesha Sai and M. The government had on same day, the government Amaravati. from them. In case of any BJP MLA Rajkumar Sahayogi Economic Assistance Package video interviews recorded that Satyanarayana Murthy direct- Thursday filed a common issued the gazette notification. About 24,000 farmer fam- problem, they will inform the of IGLAS and Anuj Saini, the announced by the Modi not a single farmer has received ed the State government to counter-affidavit claiming that Under Andhra Pradesh ilies had given 33,000 acres of district administration imme- SHO, was overshadowed on Government in August last year, the assistance promised,” Tambe maintain the status quo for two the related policy decision was Decentralisation and Inclusive land for development of diately. On Thursday, Minister social media. In this case, for- the Maharashtra Pradesh Youth said. more weeks, rejecting its appeal within its competence and in Development of All Regions Amaravati under land pooling of State for Medicine Atul Garg mer Chief Ministers Mayawati, Congress (MPYC) President “The fact-finding teams also to vacate the interim order consonance with the Central Bill 2020, the government seeks scheme five years ago. gave this instruction on the Akhilesh Yadav, IPS officer Satyajeet Tambe said here on consulted local traders, shops passed on August 4. government's sworn statement to shift key capital functions Then Telugu Desam Party complaint of MLA Sanjeev Amitabh Thakur have tweeted Friday that while “the self-styled and factories and Micro, Small The court on Friday took on the matter. out of Amaravati. (TDP) government headed by Raja during inspection of and demanded action against Pradhan Sevak” insisted 20 and Medium Enterprises, and up hearing of nearly 55 peti- The government contend- It proposes to develop Chandrababu Naidu had Corona Control Room. the culprits. lakh crore-worth of assistance the unemployed, who also attest tions filed to challenge the ed that its decision was not Visakhapatnam as the execu- embarked on the mega plans to During the inspection of Former Chief Minister and was given to farmers, entrepre- on record that the relief sought Andhra Pradesh arbitrary, but was taken on the tive capital. With the shifting of build Amaravati on the banks the control room, Atul Garg BSP supremo Mayawati said in neurs and the unemployed, he is still expected three months Decentralisation and Inclusive basis of various studies con- the offices of the Chief of Krishna river as the dream inquired about the number of her tweet that the law and order wanted to who were actually the after it was pledged. The People Development of All Regions ducted by experts, and that it Minister, the Governor, minis- capital and a world-class city. corona patients, the number of in UP is dying. Allegations beneficiaries from the scheme. of Maharashtra have participat- Act, 2020 and the Capital had the obligation under ters and secretaries, the coastal Naidu had got its design was hospitals, the number of made by the BJP MLA and the “The self-styled Pradhan ed wholeheartedly in our poll Region Development Authority Article 38 of the Constitution city for all practical purposes prepared by Singapore gov- patients admitted to them and police in Aligarh are very seri- Sevak insists 20 lakh crores- and their recorded testimonies (CRDA) Repeat Act, 2020. to ensure that there were no will become the seat of ernment. the number of fleets relative to ous, whoever is guilty, action worth of assistance was given to express the same disillusionment Counsel for the petitioners inequalities among the people power. Several farmers had already them. He was somewhere sat- should be taken against them. farmers, entrepreneurs and the across critical sectors of the argued that the three capital in different areas. Kurnool will be developed challenged the three capitals isfied with the answers of con- What is the difference unemployed, but Maharashtra economy,” he said move was violation of Andhra The court had ordered the as the judicial capital by shift- move. They also filed petitions trol room incharge Smriti between the SP-BJP govern- Youth Congress has been hard Because of the stark vari- Pradesh Reorganisation Act, status quo on August 4 as the ing the High Court there. challenging the two Bills Gautam. ment in terms of crime control pressed to find a single individ- ance between the Prime 2014 as it talks of only one state petitioners feared that the gov- Amaravati, which was orig- approved by the Governor. At the same time, city and law and order? ual who it has helped. My only Minister’s professions and the MLA Sanjeev Raja, who Government should pay prop- question to the Prime Minister zero beneficiary reality on the accompanied him, also had er attention to it. is, Modi ji, who exactly got the ground, we at Maharashtra (&'1'*' some problems, on the basis of Former Chief Minister and  20 Lakh Crore?,” Tambe Youth Congress continue to /% %; % %   which he directed the admin- SP National President Akhilesh asked. apply to the Central istration that a list of covid Yadav has targeted the Yogi In a statement issued here, Government for a breakdown of -$.H""2%% patients should be given to the government in this matter. Tambe said: “Our MPYC the COVID-19 assistance to MLAs along with their names, He said that this is the con- Bearers and activists have been Maharashtra. BJP’s silence and %:"  %$ Gandhinagar: addresses and mobile numbers dition of the state under BJP reaching out to the intended thuggery is symptomatic of the Guajarat on daily. MLAs will seek health rule, BJP's own legislators are stakeholders of the 20 Lakh elite capture and the cronyism  @)/ ing walker and a regular Kadha cus- Friday reported services feedback from patients being victims of police beat- Crore COVID-19 Relief Package that is Modi’s tomer, said that preparing the decoc- 1,087 new Covid- at their level. ings. and have not been able to trace Operandi. ith a cure for coronavirus still tion at home was a cumbersome 19 case, , taking Wnot known, more and more task. the State's total people are turning to Ayurvedic “My wife and I go to work and tally to 76,569, 'Kadha' prescriptions to keep the we barely get time to cook a meal. while 15 new 2#$$,2#B!&* 8 %    virus at bay. Preparing the Kadha takes a lot of fatalities pushed In a new start-up, kiosks selling time so we drink a cup here,” he said. the death toll to 2$&!'  !"#$!&#$ Kadhas have sprung in at several Almost all the morning walkers 2,748, health offi- $% "% % places, especially those frequented by who flock to the Kadha stalls, said cials said. 4    )/@ ment only after State-wide morning walkers. that they had learnt about the ben- As many as 1,083 patients were discharged in the protests by the devotees which    “We used to sell juices of bottle efits of this from TV and newspa- last 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries to ord Muruga and Lord included the mass Skanda Shasti gourd, bitter gourd here, but now we pers. 59,522. LVinayaka are playing a major Kavacham recitation and wor- oa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Friday warned of a have added Kadha and the majori- Apart from this, packets of Hotspot Surat continued to lead the state's tally role in uniting the Hindus in shipping idols of Lord Muruga. Gcrackdown on housing societies and colonies discriminat- ty of our customers prefer a glass of ready-to-brew Kadha are now avail- with 232 cases, followed by Ahmedabad (161), Tamil Nadu who have been On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu ing against asymptomatic Covid-19 patients who have opted for this Ayurvedic concoction,” said able in the market. Vadodara (107), Rajkot (99), Jamnagar (56), divided along caste lines. Hindus Government ordered the ban of home isolation. Ramesh Sharma who sets up a stall “This is in a powder form and Panchmahals (40), Junagadh (39), Gandhinagar (36), all over the State had come out Vinayaka Chathurthi proces- Rane said that his Ministry has been receiving complaints near a park in Indira Nagar locality you simply have to boil it in water. Bhavnagar Gir-Somnath and Mahesana (24 each), protesting against the humilia- sion and festivities citing the about various housing societies and other residential complex- every morning. The spices are in measured quanti- Bharuch and Dahod with (23 each), Kutch (22), Morbi tion meted out to Lord Muruga Covid-19 situation in the State. es stigmatising asymptomatic Covid-19 patients, including Ramesh claims that his wife and ties and there is no need to even (21), Banaskantha (15), Patan and Surendranagar (13 by Karuppu Koottam (the Black Hell has broken loose all over the restricting supply of food to those in home isolation. mother prepare the Kadha by boil- strain the decoction,” said Mohan each), Anand (12), Navsari (10), Valsad (9), Alliance), a frontal organisation State with Hindu organisations “You cannot stigmatise patients who are opting for home iso- ing various species, including car- Lal, who sells packets of the Kadha Sabarkantha (8), Kheda and Narmada (7 each), under the auspices of the including the BJP coming out in lation, otherwise government will come down heavily and take damom, ginger, nutmeg, pepper- powder in his grocery store in Botad and Chhota Udepur (6 each), Tapi (5), Dravidian outfits. protest against the government action against these housing societies and colonies. I have received corns, basil leaves, cinnamon, honey Mahanagar area. Mahisagar and Porbandar (4 each), and Aravalli and A YouTube channel under order banning the processions complaints that committees are not allowing access to those who and turmeric. However, he admitted Meanwhile, doctor Raj Kumar, Devbhumi Dwarka (3 each). Karuppu koottam had aired an and festivities. Vinayaka are in home isolation in different societies,” Rane said. that he was not aware of the quan- a medical practitioner, said that Gujarat's mortality rate has come down to 3.58 per obscene song as a parody to the Chathurthi processions in Tamil “Supply of food is being stopped at the gates, as a result it is tity of spices that should go into the over-consumption of Kadha was cent, but it is still one of the highest in the country. Skanda Shashti Kavacham, an Nadu have been a major con- creating problems for patients who are asymptomatic and under making of the decoction. proving harmful for many. Till now the health authorities have conducted iconic hymn of Muruga devo- cern for the Government as well monitoring of the Indian Medical Association and Health ser- He sells a small glass of the con- “Excessive use of spices like 12,11,047 RT-PCR tests in Gujarat, out of which tees all over the world and as the law and order enforce- vices. These people should not be stigmatised,” Rane said. coction for Rs 40 and many cus- nutmeg, cinnamon in this weather 11,34,478 have returned negative. which was immortalized by ment agencies as Muslims The Health Minister said that Covid-19 could affect anyone. tomers even get it packed for home. can lead to other problems. People There are 14,299 active cases in the state at pre- Soolamangalam Sisters, the strongly object to the carrying of “Covid does not recognise caste, status is society. Anybody Swadesh Sharma, a septuage- are going overboard in drinking sent, out of which the condition of 14,228 is stable, famous devotional song propo- Vinayaka idols along the main can become Covid positive. There should not be any kind of stig- narian, said, “I drink one cup and Kadha because they believe that this while 71 critical patients are still on ventilator support. nents. The Tamil Nadau thoroughfares and highways matisation. Home isolation decision has to be respected. take home three cups. My wife and will keep corona away, but the side Right now, there are over 4.9 lakh people quarantined Government was forced to arrest across the State as part of the No society or colony can take these decisions on its own,” Rane I drink this Kadha twice a day.” effects are now showing up,” he in the state, out of which 4,92,647 are under home the Karuppu Koottam manage- immersion ceremony. said. Ravindra Kumar, another morn- explained. quarantine and 989 in government facilities. IANS    !"# $ %&'()()    &        61'322*912 #!"8!2&'' ? '!" !2&'' !&, 912 #!"8!2&'' ,,4 ? *" ,&& 1   => *        !          )+,  +   B 9:<= CD(  ( 4  02          %  /&2$ &#'8'&#'&1'''8'862,2'& &#!O   $       S         P Q      CD E  2   F        ( '&,"!'!&$&!&#&212&62 !9'&''#2'&'2$2    + 3 )   CC 5 %              #                                               CD              S  O      (                      (     O .            ( !"# '(                $                                   n August 15, 1947,             -           India and its citizens gained independence                   S  with the British rule         # S         coming to an end.              (     LoudlyO and proudly, we pro- nounced to the world that we, too,            (  #     (  were ready to step out from the                    darkness of colonial rule to a new .        (  8              dawn, ripe with uncertainty but     )                 S    also hope. It is this hope that for- mer Prime Minister Jawaharlal      (                Nehru so eloquently captured in                     %   his address to the nation on the              (      ( eve of India’s independence. He opened his speech with, “Long        "           ( years ago, we made a tryst with                    destiny...” His immortal words                         still send a chill down my spine. But too often, we focus only on the                   "   first few words. If we read his    .      S               speech further, Nehruji talked        +        2      about a pledge that we have renewed by obtaining freedom. A                          ( pledge “of dedication to the service           $ (  .         ( of India and her people and to the       (               still larger cause of humanity.” Few exemplified this pledge ery against thousands of enemy even need to go that far. The us into. Instead, it is the fight                       ( and dedication to the service of forces. His bravery led to him author himself has been sub- against poverty, illiteracy and               #       India more than Mohd Usman, being posthumously awarded jected to vile abuse and was disease that plague millions of   .               #  )0,.( also known as Naushera ka sher the second-ever Param Vir branded “un-Indian” merely Indians. (the Lion of Naushera). At the time Chakra. This sacrifice by two of  @ A because he had written/spoken This is one of the main rea- <=             (        of India’s independence, Mohd India’s brave sons — both were  B -  < in favour of what he believed sons why I am proud of the              $$4         Usman was offered a high position from different faiths but laid was right for the beloved coun- work done by the Aam Aadmi   (                   ( in the Pakistan Army but he down their lives for the Indian  77 try. This despite the fact that he Party (AAP). The party’s goal is refused to join. Instead, he chose dream — in all likelihood ter- <@ /</7 served as a public servant and to remain true to the national-  .              (      to help build a “new India” that had rorised Pakistan more than was awarded a medal for brav- istic spirit through its work. This                       awakened on the fateful night of any weapon could and still !% a president, who can lead the 8         B:          ( KV Seetharamaiah !"2''&23'262&@!&$&"!*' $ 89&"'  party and act as a bulwark    .  $ (  +  .  .          ( Hassan against a rampaging BJP. Most importantly, accommodate the   #             .S          crafted his re-election narrative erably. According to the latest notably, the economy. To add young Turks.     ! !   $           around his “winning” approach, Gallup poll, Trump’s populari- salt to his wounds, the selection Tharci S Fernando     5 9:9<   .              based mainly on an economy ty fell below the 40 per cent of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s Chennai Sir — Politics is a different ball that was booming when he mark in June, with voters giv- running mate has stressed the  +   )       S     )    game altogether. For three years, assumed power. Today, his pop- ing him low marks on the Trump campaign. Harris is a  %6 7       .           US President Donald Trump ularity has come down consid- Coronavirus pandemic and, heartbeat away from the White .,22,%123#)3<,,%?"'!).7=3'    !"# $ %&'()()  " " -        )( 01  2)$ $"%&)$"%&   5  4  4  P  C   D           + +5 +           +4   54* *45 +     7 +* * 47 +""1"1$"!2&'@/B ; L+  4 0  L4  ! 818$'# &#!OQ!""!2& B    4  ,2"31*3''' % 

' $%() *  !  !  !0 '  # # !  $  2          (  .  IB     9:9D(9B #  (    1 #  #  #         (            (   #                            6+()       (              "    J / .    IB    K /       .   K .         .S   (           IB   %    $  ?%$@         I9=   #   (    %$  9:<=(9:      C:A= ,"-. */&+(*   ?     9:<=(9:@    I9=   %$     IB     #   lot of water has flowed under the bridge since     )  %  ! ?)%!@ 1947. The 200 million plus population of  

  )$ %*+('+. tive climate in the thinking on MSMEs, enhanced working capital limit and defined quality standards. What affects olution levels. Many don’t know how to -               where policy, polity and production seem guarantee on loans to small businesses the MSMEs further is that they don’t leverage the redressal system. They fear       %$        ( icro, Small and Medium to have come together in fitting measure, seem to be the way ahead. have the experience of learnings from that seeking such remedy would jeop-       .        ( Enterprises (MSMEs) are the all seems to be well in this rapidly The biggest need for working cap- management education to have an ardise their future business as ultimate-                . Mflavour of the season. upcoming 63 million-sector. It is primed ital — MSME bank loans — is contest- appropriate appreciation of the grammar ly they have to fall back on the same busi-    IB     9:9C(9L Promoting inclusive growth by provid- to help move the economy towards the ed by the banks. Processes are lengthy of business. Theirs is a hit and trial ness houses for repeat business and the               ing employment opportunities in rural $5 trillion mark. and loan queues are long. The MSMEs growth. same service providers. For the MSMEs, areas to women and people belonging to Some chinks below the surface, can’t get loans and hence don’t grow and The future of MSMEs depends sig- a nose above the water is as good as it                marginalised sections of society, they are however, need attention and merit early because they don’t grow, they don’t get nificantly on big corporations buying gets.    IB         #     the new engines of India’s growth story. correction. The MSME sector operates loans. It is a classic “catch-22” situation. from them. They thus link up with big The creation of a favourable eco-sys-         "    Contributing about 29 per cent to primarily on a cash basis and has less Ironically, large lending to big corpora- businesses through disadvantaged nego- tem for MSMEs would thus remain con-                ( India’s GDP, the vision is to increase this access to formal sources of credit. The tions continues despite the risk of them tiations of prices and payment terms, tingent on regulators assisting in clear-                 contribution to about 50 per cent. financial stress of operation, which has becoming insolvent. forcing them to borrow more and more. ance of their bills. Pay or be dealt with      #      Collectively employing over 120 million been curtailed due to the lockdown and The credit gap for MSMEs as esti- Add to that scenario, the difficulties of swiftly or pay up the interest which the   E    .        people, second only to the mammoth the continuing overhead expenses, how- mated by the International Finance delayed income tax and Goods and MSMEs are paying for no fault of theirs. agriculture sector, the MSME sector con- ever small, has created a burden on many Corporation (IFC) and Intellecap stands Services Tax (GST) refunds which fur- Investing in a mechanism to build !  .  +           (         tributes over 45 per cent to India’s over- of these companies, which are struggling at 16.7 lakh crore. Loan approvals, logis- ther prevent growth. Thus, in the pay- resilience and strengthen the longevity ?          all exports. and are on the brink of shutting down tics support, technology access and ment hierarchy, where MSMEs are last muscle of MSMEs would help break bar- A net gain is also reduction of or have already shut down. market access work against the MSME and have little bargaining power, they are riers and capture global markets.   ! "! "    @ regional imbalances and a more equitable With the overall slowdown in the growth ambition. Unlike large compa- forced to continue the relationship (The writer is Co-founder, Handygo distribution of national income and economy and the prospect of a tepid nies, they do not have the support of a which is contingent on them remaining Behtar Zindagi)    !"# $ %&'()() !/ B& ## ##  - + ."%P 5(.     # ,0 *(  $ <:$$% 6 3&&*$ # Kabul: Afghanistan has release of 5,000 Taliban held by November less than 5,000    "% released the first 80 of a final the government and 1,000 gov- troops are expected to still be Washington: President Donald ical of Indian-American ers, looters and millions of ille- 400 Taliban prisoners, paving ernment and military person- in Afghanistan down from Trump has said that the US Congresswoman Pramila gal aliens to roam free in our the way for negotiations nel held by the insurgent group nearly 13,000 when the agree- would collapse and become the Jayapal for praising Biden. The country, he also wants the fed- Kathmandu: The ruling Nepal Prime Minister’s residence at between the warring sides in as a good will gesture ahead of ment was signed Feb. 29. world’s laughing stock if the Fox News anchor described eral government to issue a Communist Party on Friday Baluwatar in Kathmandu to Afghanistan’s protracted con- intra-Afghan negotiations. American and NATO Democratic Party’s presumptive Jayapal as socialist and a genuine sweeping new mandate to law- formed a six-member task force sort out their differences and flict, the government said Talks are expected to be troop withdrawal is contingent nominee Joe Biden wins the radical. abiding citizens, Trump alleged. to resolve the intra-party rift as resolve the intra-party rift. This Friday. held in Qatar where the Taliban on the Taliban keeping their November 3 presidential elec- “Sleepy Joe opposed both “He wants the President of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was their first meeting after over Javid Faisal, spokesman for maintain a political office. commitment not to allow mil- tions. the China and the Europe trav- the United States, with the mere and the party’s executive chair- a week. the National Security Council’s Several Afghan leaders told itant groups to use Afghanistan Trump said Biden’s pro- el bans. You know that. He stroke of a pen, to order over man Pushpa Kamal Dahal Oli during a television inter- office, made the announce- The Associated Press talks against the United States or its posed policies were not good for opposed the China travel ban 300 million American citizens ‘Prachanda’ resumed their talks view on Wednesday said that ment. could begin by August 20. allies. The withdrawal is not the country. that I instituted very early and to wear a mask for a minimum after a hiatus of over a week. the ongoing intra-party tussle Taliban officials, speaking These negotiations are to tied to successful talks between “Today, we saw Joe Biden the Europe travel ban that I of three straight months. He The taskforce, led by will be settled within five days. on condition of anonymity lay out a framework for a post- the warring sides. continue to politicise a pan- instituted quite early. If I listened thinks it’s good politics. General Secretary Bishnu Oli and Prachanda have because they are not authorised war Afghanistan. Last weekend, Afghan demic and to show his appalling to his advice, hundreds of thou- Different states are different, Poudel, will recommend ways to held several meetings to sort out to speak to the media, said 86 Washington’s peace envoy President Ashraf Ghani held a lack of respect for the American sands more people would have both in terms of the atmosphere sort out the differences in the the differences between them. prisoners were freed. It wasn’t Zalmay Khalilzad spent a year- traditional council meeting people. That’s what it is. At every died. This is according to many and also in terms of the coron- party after Prachanda and But, as the Prime Minister did immediately known when the and-a-half negotiating the known as loya jirga to get a turn, Biden has been wrong people,” the president said. avirus problem,” he said. senior leader Madhav Kumar not accept the condition of a remaining prisoners would be peace deal aimed at allowing consensus on the release of a about the virus, ignoring the sci- Trump alleged Biden wants “If the President has the uni- Nepal demanded Prime one-man-one-post, the talks freed. American troops to return final 400 Taliban he said were entific evidence and putting to fling open American borders, lateral power to order every sin- Minister Oli’s resignation. failed. Oli has refused to give up Prisoner releases on both home and end America’s accused of serious crimes, say- left-wing politics before facts allowing the pandemic to infil- gle citizen to cover their face in The task force also has his post as prime minister as sides are part of an agreement longest military engagement. ing without explanation that he and evidence,” Trump told trate every American commu- nearly all instances, what other Standing Committee members well as a co-chairman of the signed in February between the US troops have already could not unilaterally decide to reporters on Thursday at the nity. “He wants to have ridicu- powers does he have,” Trump Shankar Pokhrel, Janardan NCP. US and Taliban. It calls for the begun leaving and by release them. AP White House. lous open borders. I’ve been asked. The president alleged Sharma, Bhim Rawal, Surendra A bitter internal feud has “The world will be laughing saying from the first day I start- that Biden rejects the scientific Pandey and Pampha Bhusal, been brewing in the ruling and taking full advantage of the ed campaigning for this great approach in favour of locking all according to party sources. NCP after top party leaders, United States if Joe Biden ever office that if you have open bor- Americans in their basements The decision to form the including Prachanda, demand- 8"   became President. Our Country ders, you don’t have a country. for months on end. task force was taken after a ed Oli’s resignation, saying his would COLLAPSE!” Trump You don’t have a country, with “We’ve been dealing pret- meeting between Oli and recent anti-India remarks were said in a tweet. open borders. So he wants open ty strongly over the last num- Prachanda on Friday. “neither politically correct nor 9 Q R4  Trump’s tweet included a borders. The Democrats want ber of weeks. But he wants The two leaders resumed diplomatically appropriate.” Fox News video clipping in open borders,” he said. them in the basement for their talks on Thursday and held They are also against Oli’s auto- Vienna: US Secretary of State join us” to extend the arms last year. which its news anchor was crit- While Biden will allow riot- months on end,” he said. PTI a one-on-one meeting at the cratic style of functioning. PTI Mike Pompeo on Friday urged embargo, he said. Pompeo urged Tehran to an extension to a UN arms As things stand arms sanc- provide “full, transparent and embargo on Iran, saying it tions are set to be eased gradu- immediate cooperation” with  @##) .= ( would be “nuts” to let it expire. ally from October, under a the International Atomic Energy 5 %%%6 =$% 1  45% 6 " Opposition from UN Security Council resolution Agency (IAEA), which moni-   Security Council veto powers blessing a 2015 deal Iran signed tors Iran’s compliance with the  76 China and Russia is expected to with world powers to limit its nuclear deal.   5    ##   # block a resolution to extend the ability to develop a nuclear Stepping up enrichment Miami (US): The Trump impossible to enforce the U.S. blockade beyond October. bomb -- in exchange for easing After meeting Pompeo on Beijing: China accused the ple from all over the world administration has seized the Court order in international Kathmandu: Powerful land- Pompeo reiterated during a trade barriers. Friday, IAEA Director General United States on Friday of try- learn Chinese, understand cargo of four tankers it was tar- waters. slides triggered by torrential visit to Vienna that Iran should The landmark deal has Rafael Grossi told reporters ing to “demonise and stigma- China, and strengthen educa- geting for transporting Iranian A senior U.S. Official told rains hit central Nepal’s not be allowed to buy and sell come under strain since the US that Iran had still not granted tise” relations between the two tional and cultural exchanges fuel to Venezuela, U.S. Officials The Associated Press that no Sindhupalchowk district on weapons, calling the Islamic pulled out of it in 2018. the agency access to two sites countries, in a scathing attack and cooperation between said Thursday, as it steps up its military force was used in the Friday, killing at least 11 peo- Republic “the world’s largest As Washington has re- where it has requested access in on the Trump administration’s China and other countries.” campaign of maximum pres- seizures and that the ships ple and leaving 27 others miss- state sponsor of terrorism”. imposed crippling sanctions, order to clarify questions about designation of Chinese-funded Zhao said the accusations sure against the two heavily weren’t physically confiscated. ing, an official said. “I mean that’s just nuts... Tehran has in turn stepped up possible undeclared nuclear language and culture pro- against the institutes were with- sanctioned allies. Rather, US Officials threat- The landslides hit Jugal We’re urging the whole world to its nuclear activities again since activity in the early 2000s. AFP grammes in the US as foreign out basis and were motivated Last month, federal prose- ened ship owners, insurers and Rural Municipality of missions of the Chinese by “ideological prejudice and cutors in Washington filed a captains with sanction to force Sindhupalchowk district, 130 Communist Party. self-interest.” “The relevant US civil forfeiture complaint alleg- them to hand over their cargo, kilometers east of Kathmandu 3# 8## Foreign ministry approach is to demonise and ing that the sale was arranged which now becomes US on Friday morning.  ##  $ spokesperson Zhao Lijian said stigmatise the normal opera- by a businessman, Mahmoud Property, the official said. Five people who sustained   *( ) / branches of the Confucius tion of China-US cooperation Madanipour, with ties to Iran’s Prosecutors alleged the 4 ships serious injuries have been air- - # $  B7) Institute US Centre operating projects. We strongly deplore Revolutionary Guard Corps, a were transporting to Venezuela lifted by the Nepal Army in a   /# at US schools and colleges are and oppose it,” Zhao said at a U.S.-designated foreign terror- 1.1 million barrels of gasoline. helicopter and brought to the a “bridge and link to help peo- daily briefing. AP ist organization. But the tankers never arrived at district headquarters where Palm Beach: President Donald B&0 44 # At the time, sanctions the South American country they are undergoing treatment, Trump has requested a mail-in experts thought it would be and then went missing. AP the official said. PTI ballot for Florida’s Tuesday pri- London: Former Ecuadorian seven years to avoid being sent mary elecTion, despite weeks of Consul in London Fidel Narvaez to Sweden until Ecuador’s cur- criticizing the practice. told Sputnik ahead of Friday’s rent government handed him *%  Ballots were mailed on administrative hearing in into the UK police last year. AFP Wednesday to both the presi- Wikileaks founder Julian % %$ dent and First lady Melania Assange’s extradition case that Trump at the Mar-a-Lago resort, the whistleblower will never get "   P"  which Trump lists as his legal a fair trial either in the UK or in address, according to online the United States. Minsk: Belarusian authorities Palm Beach County elections “There is plenty of evidence have released about 1,000 peo- records. Both previously voted showing that Assange is a victim ple detained amid demonstra- by mail for the presidential of a judicial persecution and that tions contesting the results of preference primary in March, he is not getting a fair extradi- the presidential election, in an according to records. tion trial here in the UK, and attempt to assuage public anger Following multiple claims certainly will not have a fair trial against a brutal crackdown on that mail-in voting was unsafe in the US,” the former diplomat peaceful protests. and vulnerable to fraud, Trump told Sputnik in a phone inter- Around midnight, scores changed his mind about the view. of detainees were seen walking practice last week, at least in According to Narvaez, the out of one of Minsk’s jails. In Florida. “Whether you call it judicial persecution against the the early morning, volunteers Vote by Mail or Absentee Australian journalist began even also saw at least 119 detainees Voting, in Florida the election before he was arrested on April being released in the city of system is Safe and Secure, Tried 11, 2019, at the Ecuadorian Zhodino just northeast of the and True,” Trump tweeted last embassy in London, where he Belarusian capital. AP Tuesday. AP enjoyed political asylum for "$* ! 5,2  #"  Tehran: Iran and Turkey UAE in the backs of the a hold on Israel’s plans to uni- lashed out at their regional Palestinian people and all laterally annex parts of the rival the United Arab Emirates Muslims.” occupied West Bank, which on Friday over its decision to Turkey said the peoples of the Palestinians view as the normalise diplomatic rela- the region “will never forget heartland of their future state. tions with Israel in a US-bro- and will never forgive this But the Turkish Foreign kered deal, accusing it of hypocritical behaviour” by Ministry said the UAE had no betraying the Palestinian the UAE. authority to negotiate with cause. The UAE, which has Israel on behalf of the Iran’s Foreign Ministry never fought Israel and has Palestinians or “to make con- called the deal a “dagger that quietly been improving ties for cessions on matters vital to was unjustly struck by the years, said the agreement put Palestine.” AP    !"# $ %&'()() 0 1 +   =).D    6 ;" &<=

 + as per the revised Economic Buffer at 5.5 per cent,” it said. will miss the target. from July-June at present and Capital Framework (ECF). Finance Minister Nirmala At the same time, the gov- is scheduled to be harmonised !$     he Reserve Bank of India In a statement, the RBI Sitharaman in the budget for ernment is being forced to with the government’’s April- Tboard on Friday approved said its central board headed by 2020-21 had provisioned receipt spend more to cushion the March fiscal starting FY22. In a dividend payout of Rs 57,128 Governor Shaktikanta Das of Rs 60,000 crore in dividend blow from the pandemic, the current year, the RBI will crore to the government, a “reviewed the current econom- from the RBI and other banks to straining the budget deficit. have a nine-month financial   ened and inflation fell move in line with the Budget ic situation, continued global bridge the fiscal deficit. But, gov- The central bank largely year, ending in March. 25.56 per cent, while expectation but may not help and domestic challenges and the ernment officials had expected earns profit through its trading The central bank’’s payout he wholesale price- in fruits it was (-) 3.03 plug a huge revenue hole cre- monetary, regulatory, and other more from the Reserve Bank of of currencies and government to the government last year was Tbased inflation per cent. Inflation in ated by the pandemic and measures taken by RBI to mit- India (RBI). bonds as well as printing of more due to a one-time trans- stood at (-)0.58 pc in fuel and power basket slowing economy. igate the economic impact of The government is facing notes and coins. fer on account of the adoption July, remaining in the fell 9.84 per cent in The surplus transfer of Rs COVID-19 pandemic”. a larger-than-expected shortfall Part of these earnings is set of a new economic capital negative zone for the July, compared to 57,128 crore for the accounting “The Board also approved in revenue as the economy aside by the RBI for its opera- framework that calls for main- fourth straight month 13.60 per cent drop in year 2019-20 compared with Rs the transfer of Rs 57,128 crore heads for its first full-year con- tional and contingency needs, taining the level of the even as vegetables and the previous month. 1.76 lakh crore transferred last as surplus to the Central traction since 1979. With the while the rest is transferred to contingency risk buffer, or other food items Manufactured prod- year, which included Rs 1.23 lakh Government for the accounting COVID-19 pandemic disrupt- the government in the form of realised equity, at between 5.5 turned costlier. WPI ucts, however, wit- crore as dividend and Rs 52,637 year 2019-20, while deciding to ing businesses, it is widely dividend. and 6.5 per cent of RBI’’s bal- inflation in June was (- nessed inflation of crore excess provisions identified maintain the Contingency Risk speculated that tax collections RBI’’s financial year runs ance sheet. ) 1.81 per cent, while 0.51 per cent in July, for the month of May against 0.08 per cent and April it was (-) in June.   #  :% %:% 3.37 per cent and (-) ICRA Principal '  > 1.57 per cent respec- Economist Aditi @ $  % " %   78 & tively. Nayar said the con- “The annual rate siderable narrowing @@@@ 4- " of inflation, based on in the WPI disinfla- !?      monthly WPI tion in July 2020 rela- (Wholesale Price tive to the previous  + tates can make e-way bill mandatory Index), stood at (- 0.58 month, was along  + meat and fish, official data released post Sfor transportation of gold within the per cent) (provisional) expected lines, with a market hours on Thursday showed. ank credit and deposits grew 5.51 respective states but implementing it for for the month of July, correction in the quity indices nursed losses for the BSE auto, bankex, finance, oil and Bper cent and 11.11 per cent to Rs inter-state movement across India will 2020 as compared to index levels for crude Ethird straight session on Friday as gas, FMCG and telecom indices fell up 102.65 lakh crore and Rs 141.61 lakh not be feasible, a state-ministerial panel 1.17 per cent during oil and mineral oils, investors pruned exposure to banking, to 2.50 per cent in Friday’’s session, crore, respectively, in the fortnight suggested on Friday. the corresponding month of stood at 8.20 per cent, against further narrowing of the core financial and consumption stocks amid while metal, healthcare and consumer ended July 31, according to the latest The group of ministers (GoM), the previous year,” the com- (-) 9.21 per cent in June. disinflation and a rise in food negative global cues. durables closed higher. data from the RBI. comprising finance ministers of Kerala, merce and industry ministry Pulses saw inflation of 10.24 inflation. “The surge in toma- Weak macroeconomic data and a Broader BSE mid-cap and small-cap In the fortnight ended August 2, Bihar, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka and said in a statement. per cent, while for potato it was to prices and moderate rise in depreciating rupee further curbed risk indices fell up to 1.02 per cent. 2019, bank credit and deposits were at West Bengal, set up to examine feasibility Inflation in food articles 69.07 per cent in July. Protein potato prices pushed up the appetite, traders said. Global equities were under pressure Rs 97.29 lakh crore and Rs 127.44 lakh of implementation of e-way bill for was at a four-month high level rich items like egg, meat and fish vegetable inflation in July 2020, Tanking 663 points from the day’s following lacklustre industrial produc- crore, respectively. movement of gold and precious stones of 4.08 per cent in July, main- saw hardening of prices with contributing to the uptick in high, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled tion and retail sales data in China. On a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, met via video conferencing. ly due to sharp rise in vegetable inflation at 5.27 per cent. the inflation for primary food 433.15 points or 1.13 per cent lower at Bourses in Hong Kong and Seoul non-food bank credit growth “It was decided that if any state wants prices. Inflation in vegetables However, onion prices soft- articles to a four-month high. 37,877.34. ended in the red, while Shanghai and was at 6.7 per cent in June 2020, to implement e-way bill for gold, they The broader NSE Nifty slumped Tokyo settled with gains. nearly the same as in May 2020 but can do so for intra- or within the state 122.05 points or 1.08 per cent to close Stock exchanges in Paris, Frankfurt lower than the growth of 11.1 per cent transportation,” Bihar Deputy Chief at 11,178.40. and London plunged up to 2 per cent in June 2019. Minister Sushil Modi told PTI. Axis Bank was the top laggard in the in early deals, dragged by travel stocks, Sensex pack, slipping 2.81 per cent, fol- after the UK added more European lowed by SBI, M&M, Bajaj Finance, countries to its quarantine list. ITC, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech and Global oil benchmark Brent crude + 0 IndusInd Bank. was trading 0.65 per cent lower at USD Only five index constituents ended 44.67 per barrel. In the forex market, the    in the green — Sun Pharma, NTPC, rupee settled 6 paise lower at 74.90 Tata Steel, Titan and Infosys, rising up against US dollar. Greater Noida: On the occasion of to 2.04 per cent. During the week, the Independence Day, the Greater Noida Sensex declined 163.23 points or 0.42 Authority is bringing an open-ended per cent, while the Nifty fell 35.65 points  # 2  # scheme of residential buildings from date, or 0.31 per cent. GNIDA CEO Narendra Bhooshan said. “Indian markets tracked weak glob-  =>   B& E Under which you can decorate the al cues in the latter part of the trading dream of dwelling by not applying for the day to end with losses. The uncertain- request. It is a special occasion for them ty was with regards to the US-China Mumbai: The rupee on Friday slid 6 that if they are living on rent or are con- trade meet this weekend and a lack of paise to end at 74.90 against US dollar fused with the breathtaking plans of the wholesome pickup in economic activ- as data showing slow economic recov- builders, then the authority is providing ity in many countries, including China. ery and higher inflation dampened forex them a lot of opportunity to choose the “The Indian retail inflation num- market sentiment. building of their choice in this scheme. bers that came in above the MPCs’’ tar- At the interbank forex market, the get also put doubt on expected rate cuts local unit opened at 74.85 and then lost by the RBI, which the market was look- further ground to settle at 74.90, regis- 34*1 5 1+&4A4& &%%"  ing forward to. Weak results especially tering a decline of 6 paise over its pre- in the Auto sector also contributed to vious close of 74.84 to the US dollar. the losses,” said Vinod Nair, Head of During the session, the rupee wit- 4  4&& ?447 %  Research at Geojit Financial Services. nessed an intra-day high of 74.74 and Retail inflation rose to 6.93 per cent a low of 74.93 against the greenback. Kolkata: Metro Railway has undertaken a spe- New Delhi: For charitable in July, mainly driven by rising prices On weekly basis, the rupee inched cial cleanliness drive in order to observe organisations and personal of food items like vegetables, pulses, up 3 paise against the US dollar. PTI Cleanliness Week from 10th August to 16th causes during the Covid pan- August, 2020. Metro officers and staff have been demic, Milaap is introducing a participating in this drive in order to make Metro free fundraising platform for premises more beautiful and clean and augment the upcoming festive season its aesthetics. from the Independence Day. On Friday for the fifth consecutive day, “We made Milaap free for cleanliness drives were organised at North-South all relief related fundraisers as and East-West Metro stations in which Metro a token of gratitude. Therefore, staff participated in numbers maintaining all it made perfect sense for COVID-19 protocols. extending this 0% fee to all During this week, special focus is given on fundraisers,” said Mayukh collection and disposal of plastic wastes in and Choudhury, co-founder and around Metro premises. CEO of Milaap.   +, - 3    !"# $ %&'()()

+)

&" 7"**4 "B 75 , 5 3 * & &B7"? 4 & 6" A 7 * 3&&45  '!"'#23'8 '& 1 '!&26!" !&' 6''"!!'' '"! 82& '!"'1*26'6!"  '1!826#$"  ! 26%%6!" 26$1 "'(&#'"! 2 *'''3!,1""'&,'    !" " !8'; '#9 '!#'2"2,26 ,&!$#'&#! 82&1'9 ""32$'''2'#2!&, 26$ &'!'&1'12&'; 1!"62 2'&2&''; '6!" &#'2$, !#!'1'#3.)!& '!,!&,9 ''2 !2&!&'8$3"!1#2 !&9 2&9 '"!1'3'$!6$" 3'!&#'2!2 '; '82'6$"9 ' $!1 '&2&9-'!&,28"' 12$"#&H#' 26#2!&,&; 3''28'# !&,3''&! !&,&',!'3$'&1 ' !2$9 H'""&2&2$ $'&#8!!'#&*12 ; '&'32$' & '!&#!!#$""9 ! <)&#'#!#6!" "!*' 23'826$18'11; &#'+!,#!'+" &#&2"2" 2$, $!1RN''2&'H $"2&,9H 2'1!; 3'$!6$"28'*

    *   4 / )+",%)  , "   A3" )!$+   !  0 0  

ndia is known for its from geological wonders, rich cultural heritage marvels of human engineer- and history. From ing to some of the big festi- archaeological wonders vals. Shot across one year Ilike Taj Mahal to majestic spanning the length and palaces and forts, all narrate breadth of the country using the testimony of our nation’s advanced 4k aerial filming regal lineage. As India marks technology, the series is a fit- its 74th Independence Day, ting tribute to our vibrant National Geographic cele- nation. From covering the brates the pride of the nation largest democratic exercise in by releasing never-seen- human history to ensuring before images of the country ancient technique and skills through an aerial lens. These are preserved for future gen- images have been shot as erations, the film reveals part of its forthcoming two- how India is embracing its part series titled India From path to forge its future. Above. Narrated by Dev (The second part of the Patel, the film highlights dif- series premiers today at 10 pm " %  %$ % P %$ " > ferent aspects of our country on National Geographic.) 8 % %$  "5 $$%%  * + %  5%$5 %% % %>*  6% %

 %  %"% >*  6% %    %    %% %:(%6 %  %@%  %>* %%6 %$%

 % 9%%6 %  6%"" %  >*  6% % %    %      66 % $""$  .%% >*  6% %

-  "%      "%$ % %"  %%   &%6  $$%$">* %%6 %$%

-  $%%%   "%    5 %*% % " % %"" $%  %%  >- % %  "$%  %   % >* %%6 %$% % %  / %  >*  6% %

%% "$ %6% "%    8%%,%$%%   %% %% /$ &%>*8%% %%

 ? @%$%>* %3 %;   %" % 66  %  89?&%6%  % "%>*3%%.%6&    !"# $ %&'()()   +, -33 ‘A   LOVE 4 LETTER TO HUMAN RACE’

( *  .5-A %  %     "   %    %  B   % 6%     "% %%   $%%>* & ??

t is a story of humankind, told through the greatest questions ever Iasked. ‘Where are we in the Universe?’ ‘What is the destiny of our planet?’ ‘How did the human brain arise and why did we develop conscious- ness?’ ‘Will our search for alien life be successful, or Earth is the only planet with life? Are we alone?’ Answering these questions, the series, Human Universe offers a new perspective on human life, combining dramatic photography with innovative CGI all set in spectacular locations across the world as it explores the ulti- mate wonder of the universe — us. Excerpts of a conversation with pre- we have a responsibility to look after explicit in the fifth programme, which — and we were faced with a situation senter Brian Cox: ourselves, to protect ourselves, to find is polemic. Many would have seen it in where we couldn’t film it because we out about the Universe, and to do sci- the past through series like Cosmos, The couldn’t reach there. How would you sum up the series? ence. Ascent of Man, and some of James A film crew working for the Human Universe is a love letter to In this way, if you put all these Burke’s works. They have polemical ele- Russian Army said to us, ‘We can fit two the human race. It sounds like a very thoughts together, ultimately, you get ments. of you in our vehicle. If you jump on simple definition of a series but it did- a love letter. I think this series is a bit old-fash- these two snowmobiles and chase us n’t begin that simply. It started out as ioned, but in a good way. It has a col- and see if you can find us out there in a cosmology series, an astronomy What’s special about the series? lective opinion, which is delivered as the Kazakh wilderness.’ So, I and Paul series, asking questions about how we I think of all the series I’ve made, mine but was actually generated O’Callahan, the cameraman, jumped came here, questions about the evolu- this one is my favourite. I have a soft throughout the series, through the onto the snowmobiles, left everybody tion of the human race, the origin of the spot for the ‘Wonders of the Solar collaboration with the crew and the else and went off with the Russian Universe itself. Well, what we realised System’ because it’s the first big thing directors, and everybody who worked Army, with no communication with during the shoot was that, it was, it real- that I did. And this one I think, for me, on the series. I think that is what gives our team. ly became a series about our values. addresses the biggest questions. it some added depth and resonance. No one spoke English, apart from Modern science has taught us that Undoubtedly, we’re asking questions one of the Russian cameramen. We we are very rare as well as insignificant, about, at one level, our existence, how What was your most memorable stayed the night, partly in a Kazakh and so the trick in the series was to put did we come to be here, not only us as experience during the shoot? farmer’s hut, who, as far as I could see, those two things together — what does human beings, given the origin of life The strangest experience I’ve ever brought us horse and jam to eat, which it mean to be rare, and then, the con- on Earth, but also the Universe itself. had filming anything was the Soyuz was actually very good. And we final- sequence of an almost unbelievable And the fact that modern, 21st centu- capsule return into Kazakhstan. The ly filmed the return of the Soyuz cap- series of accidents, but also insignifi- ry science is beginning to address reason is that the snow there was quite sule. It was a remarkable experience. cant. How do you marry these things? these questions is remarkable. heavy and our vehicles were very You will see it at the end of episode 1, The answers were — our rarity At another level, it’s also hinting at under-powered. Essentially, we had the Ape Man Space Man, in one of the most gives us value and also, because our deeper questions like how to value our- wrong vehicles, so we couldn’t get there iconic scenes of the series, that only two existence seems to be completely mean- selves and science, proceed for the and got stuck. It was a disaster because of us actually shot it. ingless, we’re equally insignificant. We future, and respect the acquisition of it’s the centre part of the series — return (The series airs from August 17 to didn’t have to be here. Hence, I think knowledge. This has been made most of the Soyuz capsule into Kazakhstan August 21 at 8 pm on Sony BBC Earth.) 4    4 B4  4 B    12 <  / <@/ &#  <

laddin, a live action musical times, it had live action and dis- Afantasy film is the reimag- tinct characters. I thought I ining of the 1992 animated would modernise the genie classic from Walt Disney where I could pay homage to Pictures. The plot follows Robin and honour the widely Aladdin (played by Mena respected depiction while at Massoud), a street urchin, as he the same time bring something falls in love with Princess new. Jasmine (played by Naomi Scott), befriends a wish-grant- What was the most memo- ing Genie (played by Will rable day of shooting on the Smith), and battles the wicked set? Jafar (played by Marwan Naomi: I would say shoot- Kenzari). Excerpts: ing ‘Speechless’ because it was a very emotional day. I felt like What was your reaction I had to give myself some space when you found out that you getting to the zone because I was are going to play the most singing the first half live which iconic character in the history is difficult, I was being moved of cinema? around so you try to control Naomi Scott: I was excited your voice and then go into the initially but was scared later with song. I just had to give every- the thought of humanising an thing. That song is really impor- animated character that’s icon- tant to that character because it ic. You are going off animation is that point where she is being which means there are definite- herself and is constantly being ly certain things that are the shut down and people can relate foundation of the character, to that. humanising that person is excit-    ing because then you could Tell us about the line “My sul- make her into a woman who is tan, Jafar is not who he says he into so many different things. is!” %0   ,--,B',+R    $ She is one of my favourite Mena: So you have heard Disney princesses for real. the story. It was a really intense      #$9 Mena Massoud: I didn’t moment in a very dramatic have the time to think about it. scene. I had a few long days and Main gaya jahan bhi time ever, is a modern-day I got the project on a I came in and completely fum- Bas teri yaad thi tribute to the resilience of our Wednesday and had to fly out bled the line. Will didn’t let it go. Jo mere saath thi nation. Through this offering, on a Friday for six months. So I said something like ‘hem Mujhko tadpati rulati the channel also brings I had a day and half to pack all whom nom seem him is.’ It did Sab se pyaari teri soorat Beatbox Hustle, an innovative my stuff because of Will’s come out like that and then we Pyaar hai bas tera, pyaar hi extension to its rap reality (Smith) schedule. It was a good just couldn’t stop laughing, Will Maa tujhe salaam... show. thought because I didn’t have actually got it made into a T- The track also owes its the time to dwell on it, it was a shirt wrapped up gift. I still wear or the last two decades and newness to three artistes — blessing in disguise. it, it’s part of my pyjamas. I can’t Fmore, the song has been Chennai-based beatboxer wear it out though otherwise instrumental in instilling a Raka Vee, founder of the col- Who in your family was the people would be like ‘What is sense of pride, patriotism and laborating beatboxing compa- most excited when they found that?’ national unity among mil- ny; Ajinkya, a self-trained out about your role? lions. Even after garnering a mouth musician from Mena: I came home after What film would you like to Guiness World Record for Mumbai who recreates the wrapping up a film and woke up be in if you had the choice? being the song performed in wind flute using his vocal my parents at 3 am. I have never What if Aladdin was in it? the most number of lan- cords; and Shivaraj Natraj, a seen my dad more excited. He Mena: Maybe Inglorious guages, singer-composer AR well-trained Carnatic vocalist jumped out of the bed and gave Basterds of Quentin Tarantino Rahman’s Maa Tujhe Salaam and Mridangam artist from me a hug. My mom was half other one was my friend Shelly William’s had already played in and nostalgia that is connected — that is one of my favourite doesn’t cease to amuse many Bangalore, also known as the asleep and half crying. She was who burst out crying and my the film. And I have been in to it while at the same time films of all time. The character and generate a plethora of Konnakol beatboxer who like ‘really?’ brother, who cared I was in the these situations before where bring something new to the next work in that is amazing so I emotions. combines the oldest vocal Naomi: I think everyone film because of Will. He is not you have roles with people you generation? When I played would love to do that. If Aladdin Celebrating the 73rd percussion (Konnakol) with may have told a few people what that keen about what I do apart have nostalgic emotional con- genie, it was absolutely terrify- was in it, that would be a little Independence Day, MTV, in modern-age beatboxing and was going on at the time but my from the fact that I am in a film nection. I love Williams and ing but post that I have never felt weird, we would have to mature partnership with BBXINDIA, brings the true mix of Indian favourite reaction was of my with Will. He is his biggest fan what he did with the genie. One it in a strange way because the it up a little bit. launches a recreated version beatbox flavour. friend Adrian who literally just in the world. question I always ask myself character becomes ingrained (The film airs today at 3 pm of Rahman’s Maa Tujhe song, purely created with (There will be a series of went ‘girl bye’ and then hung up Will Smith: For me, the with those kinds of roles is, is in people’s hearts and minds in on Star Movies as a part of the Salaam, with a beatbox ver- human mouth and vocal Live sessions with Raka Vee for in there, it was good 15 minutes major thing was how huge and there any meat left on the bone? a way that it’s a family member. ‘Independence Day: Special sion. chords (vocal flute, Konakkol, the next four weeks on MTV before he rang me back. The perfect the character Robin can you do a service to the love I watched the film about 10 Edition’ pack.) This rendition of the and Beatbox only) for the first Hustle’s Instagram.)    !"# $ %&'()() " ! 3

2$ ! % 3 4  C"C, 50@A;;    England, Germany and Spain statement said. will represent Europe in the Spain, England and efending champions Spain, upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s Germany will now join hosts DEngland and Germany World Cup India 2021”. India, North Korea, Japan and were on Friday named for the The three countries were New Zealand, who have already FIFA U-17 Women’s World selected after the UEFA U-17 qualified for the tournament. B& Cup to be held in India next Women’s Championship was Spain had won the 2018 year on the basis of their rank- cancelled due to the pandem- edition of the tournament after ings after the European quali- ic. beating Mexico 2-1 in the final <$8';$3 "' fying tournament was can- “The final round of UEFA in Uruguay. celled due to Covid-19 pan- U-17 Women’s Championship The tournamemt was orig- # O !#'& demic. has been cancelled because of inally to be held in October- The Local Organising the ongoing Covid-19 pan- November this year but pushed '!8!,!*''"8 Committee (LOC) said in a demic. Three teams with the to 2021 (February 17 to March media statement that the highest coefficient ranking have 7). The final will be played at ,'" &&O!#' European governing body been confirmed as the partici- the D Y Patil stadium in Navi UEFA has “confirmed that pants in the World Cup,” the Mumbai. *&21*;2$ "'!12 2'1@' !    $ 4

+  <+/ *9""% %% 5 %$"  9%B%%$% %%   &%% 3  %% %$9   (  

Apart from Dhoni, others who have 2&!2'@<)8"''1@'&&!621 8 reached the city for the week-long camp beginning on Saturday at the M A  Enigmatic former India skip- arrived here on Friday for a short train- make his eagerly-awaited return to Chidambaram stadium are Suresh Raina, per Mahendra Singh Dhoni and some ing camp ahead of the IPL in UAE, competitive cricket after a prolonged Deepak Chahar, Piyush Chawla and of his Chennai Super Kings teammates where the World Cup-winning star will sabbatical. Kedar Jadhav. “Thirteen or 14 of the 16 Indian play- ers will be part of the camp, including MS. Since they came after undergoing Covid- 19 tests, their next test will be 72 hours before leaving for the UAE on August 21. They will start training from tomorrow,” a CSK official told PTI. All the players, except all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, are expected to partici- pate in the camp. A CSK official said Jadeja would be missing training owing to personal rea- sons and would join the squad before its departure the tournament venue. All the players would be subjected to two tests here and only if they return neg- ative for coronavirus, they would be allowed to fly to Dubai, the official added. The franchise has picked eight net bowlers from Tamil Nadu and they will also travel with the side to the UAE. The camp was planned after the Tamil Nadu Government gave the nod to use the facilities at the MAC with restric- tions being eased gradually. PTI