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Public health BONANZA FOR BUSINESSMEN Plea dismissed, CM Jagan to emergency I-T dept withdraws in Delhi, appear in CBI court in DA case schools shut 969 cases worth n Sunil Arora PNS HYDERABAD government. NEW DELHI: An unprece- "In all the 11 chargesheets, dented public health emer- In a setback to Andhra Chief the petitioner stands accused in gency has been declared in Rs 403 cr in TS, AP 5-phase poll Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan his individual capacity and as Delhi and nearby areas by the Reddy, the Special CBI Court a representative of his private- pollution control body man- in Jharkhand here on Friday dismissed his ly owned companies, and dated by the Supreme Court, PNS n HYDERABAD petition for exemption from therefore should attend the as the region has been trapped personal appearance before court as such," said the CBI. in a toxic smog since Diwali. The Income Tax Department from Nov 30 the court during the hearings "Any reference to the rev- Schools in Delhi will be closed of Telangana and Andhra NEW DELHI: The Election of the alleged illegal assets enue and financial condition of till Tuesday, November 5, Pradesh has withdrawn 969 Commission of India on case. the government of Andhra Chief Minister Arvind appeal cases involving an Friday announced a 5-phase The court, which had Pradesh is only an attempt to Kejriwal tweeted. amount of Rs 403 crore from poll for Jharkhand Assembly reserved its order on his peti- deviate the attention of the Schools in the capital have Telangana High Court, AP election from November 30. tion on October 18, pro- court from the real issues and been asked to stop all outdoor High Court and Income Tax While date of polling for nounced it on Friday. therefore cannot be given any activities and sports till Appellate Tribunals (ITAT) first phase is November 30, Jagan had sought the exemp- credence," it added. November 5 to minimise for financial year 2019-20. n CBDT issues circular in August second phase polling will tion from personal appear- "It is submitted that it is exposure of children to pollu- The move comes after raising threshold to file cases in take place on December 7. ance in the court on the almost six years from date of tion. The Environment Central Board of Direct ITATs, HCs, SC The third, fourth and fifth ground that he is holding a CBI had opposed Jagan's plea saying there is a filing of last chargesheet in the Pollution (Prevention and Taxes (CBDT) issued a cir- phases of polling will take constitutional post and needs case, but the trial proceedings Control) Authority (EPCA) cular raising the threshold of n Cases falling below new place on December 12, 16 to attend several important change only in personal capacity of the are yet to start. This is an indi- has also banned construction filing cases in ITAT, High threshold withdrawn and 19, respectively. programmes. petitioner and not in the circumstances of the cation that the accused has activity till November 5 as the Court and Supreme Court. Counting of votes will be However, the Central case. Jagan, who has not appeared in the court been able to procrastinate the pollution level in the region The cases were dismissed n 892 cases filed in 2018-19 also taken up on December 23, Bureau of Investigation (CBI) proceedings on one pretext or entered the "severe plus" or on the basis of a recent cir- withdrawn Chief Election Commissioner had opposed the Chief since he became CM in May, will now have to be other." "emergency" category late cular issued by CBDT on Sunil Arora announced on Minister's plea, saying there is present in CBI court for hearing every Friday In what is called the 'quid- Thursday night, the first time August 8, 2019, raising the Friday. a change only in personal pro-quo' cases, Jagan was since January. threshold for filing cases in appeals in tribunals (ITAT) capacity of the petitioner and accused of getting investments The pollution authority has ITAT from Rs 20 lakh to Rs and courts (HC and Supreme not in the circumstances of the in 2017 had rejected Jagan's pressing material facts.' into his businesses by firms and also banned the bursting of 50 lakh. Court), is stipulated to be case. The federal agency had plea to exempt him from It submitted to the court that individuals in return for the crackers during the winter Similarly, in high courts, completed by October. GST collection also argued that Jagan may appearing in the Special Court. the exemption from personal undue favours by the govern- season. the limit has been doubled The I-T department of AP influence the witnesses. He had pleaded for exemption, appearance would give him 'an ment headed by his father Y. S. Chief Minister Kejriwal from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore and TS clarified that it will falls 5.3% to Jagan now has to be present citing his duties as a legislator unsolicited liberty to do what- Rajasekhara Reddy between today described the city as a and in case of Supreme not file appeals in ITAT if the in CBI court every Friday for and leader of opposition. ever he wants and influence the 2004 and 2009. "gas chamber" while distrib- Court, the revised limit for tax amount involved is less hearing related to the cases The high court, however, witnesses behind the iron wall However, the YSRCP leader uting masks to schoolchildren. filing appeal has been than Rs 50 lakh, not file Rs 95,380 cr filed against him in 2011. had ruled that he could apply of political, money and muscle denied all the charges and He also blamed the neigh- increased from Rs 1 crore to appeals in High Court if NEW DELHI: Revenue from He has not appeared in the for exemption on a week-by- powers.' Jagan sought exemp- termed them as political bouring states of Haryana and Rs 2 crore. amount involved in less than Goods and Services Tax fell court since he became Chief week basis. tion on various grounds vendetta. Punjab, where thousands of The entire exercise of Rs 1 crore and not file 5.3 per cent year-on-year to Minister in May as he was The CBI, in its counter affi- including his new status as the The CBI arrested Jagan and farmers at this time of year withdrawal of cases, on the appeals in Supreme Court if Rs. 95,380 crore in October. granted exemptions for the davit, alleged that the petitioner Chief Minister, bifurcation of sent him to jail on May 27, burn crop stubble, sending basis of an order issued on amount involved is less than However, on a monthly basis same on a week-by-week basis. approached the court with Andhra Pradesh and the poor 2012. After 16 months in jail, vast clouds of smoke drifting August 8 for enhancement of Rs 2 crore. the revenue from GST rose Andhra Pradesh High Court 'unclean hands and by sup- financial condition of the state he was granted bail. across northern India. monetary limits for filing of Continued on Page 4 3.76 per cent from Rs. 91,916 crore in September, official data released by Ministry of Finance showed. Central GST (CGST) col- Telugu techie in Green Long jam: Ongoing strike is longest lections stood at Rs. 17,582 crore, State GST (SGST) col- lections came in at Rs. 23,674 crore and Integrated GST Card backlog dies in US in RTC history in Telugu States (IGST) came in at Rs. 46,517 crore (including Rs. 21,446 PNS n WASHINGTON PNS n HYDERABAD crore collected on imports), His pregnant wife now rendered ‘out according to press release A US-based software engi- of status' over visa, may have to return With the strike by employees of RTC driver issued by the Finance neer, whose name was listed in Telangana State Road Transport Ministry. the Green Card backlog, died Corporation (TSRTC) entering attempts suddenly and as a result, his Raju was working in the 28th day on Friday, it pregnant wife has been ren- Oracle as a developer became the longest strike in the suicide, critical dered out of status resulting in client in High Point, history of the Corporation in TRAI fixes her inevitable return to India, the Telugu states even as Chief PNS n NAGARKURNOOL a media report said. North Carolina. His Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao mobile ring Shiva Chalapathi Raju, who wife, Bobby will chair cabinet meeting later A TSRTC driver, who was based in North Carolina, Sowjanya, will have in the day to take 'crucial deci- was reportedly depressed died suddenly on Tuesday, sions' on the TSRTC strike. over financial problems time at 30 sec 'The American Bazaar' report- no choice but to travel Over 48,000 employees of being faced by his fami- NEW DELHI: The Telecom ed on Thursday. back to India the state-owned public trans- ly due to the ongoing Regulatory Authority of India Because the family was in port utility are on strike since n Strike entered 28th day on Friday demanding a pay revision. RTC strike, attempted (TRAI) on Friday fixed line for Green Card, Raju's October 5 to press for their 26 According to leaders of Joint suicide by consuming n Beats 27-day strike record made mobile phone call ring time sudden death would mean Shiva Chalapathi Raju their long wait to obtain a demands. Their main demand Action Committee (JAC) of pesticide on Friday. He at 30 seconds and 60 seconds that his pregnant wife, Bobby Green Card in the US. is the merger of TSRTC with during Sakala Janula Samme in TSRTC employees' unions, the has been admitted to for landline phones, in case Sowjanya, was now rendered Skilled Immigrants Act 2019. The Piedmont Area Telugu the government so that they 2011 demanding statehood for current strike is the worst as 10 hospital where he is the call is neither answered out of status and would have The Indian Green Card Association (PATA) has start- are treated at par with govern- Telangana employees have lost their lives. reported to be in a criti- nor rejected by the sub- no choice but to travel back to backlog community took to ed a GoFundMe page to help ment employees. While three workers commit- cal condition. scriber.In an amendment to India. Twitter on Thursday and Raju's family, The American CM KCR has, however, n KCR to chair cabinet meet today ted suicide, others died due to Khaja (37), a resident quality of service norms for Raju had been working with described the plight of anoth- Bazaar said in its report. The rejected the merger demand, to take 'crucial decisions' on RTC cardiac arrest owing to stress. of Palem village in basic telephone service and Oracle as a developer client in er Green Card backlog family GoFundMe page says: "We saying it would lead to similar strike The JAC leaders have Bijinapally mandal, was cellular mobile telephone ser- High Point, North Carolina. In on the micro-blogging plat- (PATA) have started a funeral demands from 56 other cor- blamed the state government working in Shadnagar vice, the TRAI said, "With the the past, he had also worked form by using the hashtag fundraiser to help cover the porations in the state. for the deaths saying that as the depot as an RTC driver. enactment of these amend- for Wipro and British #DurbinWidow and cost of his funeral expenses to The longest strike in RTC region joined 'Sakala Janula Chief Minister had declared Due to financial prob- ments, Access Provide would Petroleum in Michigan and #DurbinOrphan. transport his body to India. His was in 2011 when buses Samme', or the mass strike, to that the employees had "dis- lems his family has been have to maintain the time Illinois. Many held him directly family was not prepared for the remained off the roads for 27 demand statehood for missed themselves" by not facing, his wife and chil- duration of alert for an Meanwhile, many Indians responsible for the uncertain high cost of a funeral, and dur- days and the employees of Telangana. The third major joining duties, the mental dren had taken to cotton incoming voice call, which is expressed their outrage at fate of a number of such fam- ing this difficult time we are then Andhra Pradesh State strike in APSRTC was wit- agony drove them to depres- picking as labourers. neither answered nor reject- Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's ilies, who were having to reaching out to the communi- Road Transport Corporation nessed in 2001 when employ- sion and commit suicide. Continued on Page 4 ed by the called party, to thir- opposition to Fairness for High reconsider their lives due to ty for help." (APSRTC) from Telangana ees struck the work for 24 days, Continued on Page 4 ty seconds for Cellular Mobile Telephone Service and sixty seconds for Basic Telephone Service." TS lawyer among victims of Rescued newborn now TODAY ALMANAC Israeli spyware Pegasus faces high-risk surgery n n Month & Paksham: PNS HYDERABAD n Ravindranath Balla fights for Ravindranath said that he PNS HYDERABAD While one of the men is release of political prisoners received messages in the first seen holding the child Kartik& Shukla Paksha An advocate and activist from week of October that his She may have got a new lease wrapped in a red cloth, the Panchangam Telangana, who is working to n A senior Canadian researcher first device, too, was compromised, of live having been saved other squatted near a pit, Tithi : Shashthi: 01:31 am (Next Day) free political prisoners, claimed alerted him but he initially dismissed the moments before being buried apparently dug to bury the Nakshatram: Purva Ashadha: 11:02 pm that he was one of the targets messages as spam. alive here, but the newborn baby as the police approached of snooping using Pegasus, a n Later, WhatsApp reached out to Like several activists who girl baby now requires a "high- them. Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start software designed by Israeli him on how to secure his device were cautioned about the sur- risk" surgery for a , police said Police rushed to the spot any important work) Driver gives triple talaq to tech company NSO Group veillance, Ravindranath too on Friday. near the Jubilee Bus Station on Rahukalam: 09:08 am – 10:34 am that has reportedly been sold was notified by senior On Thursday, police being alerted by some local to government agencies in researcher John Scott-Railton thwarted the attempt of a duo autorickshaw drivers who Yamagandam: 01:24 pm – 02:50 pm wife, says she looks ugly India. from Citizen Lab, University of from burying the four-day old grew suspicious after noticing Varjyam: 07:56 am- 09:37am Ravindranath Balla released Toronto in Canada. Citizen girl at an open ground after the two persons along with the Gulika: 06:18 am - 07:43 am PNS n HYDERABAD against the man and his par- a Whatsapp conversation to Lab exposed the surveillance her relatives thought she was baby. Good Time: (to start any important work) ents, the police said. media on Friday between him by Pegasus and flagged dead. Finding the baby alive, the An auto-driver here has been Further investigations were and John Scott, a senior WhatsApp about it. The child is now undergo- police shifted her to the state- Amritakalam: 06:00 pm - 07:41 pm booked for allegedly giving on, they said. researcher at the Citizen Lab at On October 7, John reached ing treatment in the Intensive run hospital. Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:36 am - 12:22 pm 'triple talaq' to his wife on According to the FIR, the the University of Toronto in out to Ravindranath to inform Care Unit (ICU) of a state-run However, no case had ben grounds she looked ugly with woman was given hand-in Canada, which works on track- him that his WhatsApp hospital for a genital-related registered in connection with HYDERABAD crooked teeth, police said on marriage to Mohammed ing internet threat against civil account was compromised and problem and required a "high- the incident as her grandfather WEATHER Thursday. Mustafa after her family was society. Ravindranath Balla suggested methods to keep risk" surgery, police said and another relative presumed Forecast: Thunderstorm Based on a complaint from told he was into garment busi- The 44-year old his device safe. adding doctors would take a that the baby had died as she Temp: 28/22 the 25-year-old woman, a case ness. Ravindranath practises law in ed under political pressure. Ravindranath initially dis- call on it. did not move. Humidity: 87% under sections 3 and 4 of After their marriage in June, Telangana High Court. He is The software has allegedly missed the messages as a work A video showing two The baby was brought here Sunrise: 06.14 Muslim Women (Protection of Begum's family learned also General Secretary of a been used to target and put of a fraud. "John again tried policemen stopping the two two days ago from Sunset: 05.44 Rights of Marriage) Act 2019, Mustafa was actually an auto- committee that works for the under illegal surveillance sev- reaching out me on October 11 men's attempt to bury the Karimnagar and taken to a Current Weather Conditions and under section 498 A of driver and his family did not release of political prisoners, an eral activists, journalists, aca- on a WhatsApp call, but I was baby almost at the very last hospital for treatment of the Updated November 01, 2019 5:00 PM IPC (Domestic Violence) was own a house as was believed. independent body that fights demicians and advocates in suspicious. minute was aired by TV chan- genital problem. registered on October 30 Continued on Page 4 for the release of those arrest- India. Continued on Page 4 nels. Continued on Page 4 HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2019 hyderabad 02 KTR inaugurates ‘Green Industrial Park’

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IT and Industries Minister Palla upset KT Rama Rao has inaugurat- ed the TIF-MSME Green over not Industrial Park at Dandumalkapur in Yadadri being given Bhuvanagiri district on Friday. Telangana State Industrial invitation Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) and Telangana HYDERABAD: TRS MLC Industrialists Federation (TIF) Palla Rajeshwar Reddy has are jointly developing the TIF- reportedly expressed his Just a missed call MSME Green Industrial Park. unhappiness for not inviting This first-of-its-kind pollu- him for the inaugural tion-free industrial park in the programme of TIF- MSME Green Industrial Park at can hack you! country has been constructed Dandumalkapur in Yadadri in 482 acres of land, attracting PTI n NEW DELHI investments of Bhongir district on Friday for The governments R 1,552 crore. The park can which party working As Indians break their heads just need to make house more than 450 industri- president and IT and over WhatsApp spygate where Industries Minister KT Rama a missed call to al units, providing direct Rao was the chief guest. an Israeli bug infected select employment of 19,000 and Palla Rajeshwar Reddy was users smartphones to access install an ‘exploit indirect employment of 30, abstained from the their personal details, the mass 000. surveillance technology has link' into the programme as he didn't get device of a A skill development centre an invitation truly come of age and now the is also being set up at the park IT MInister KT Rama Rao and other Ministers and MLAs at the launch of TIF-MSME Green Industrial Park at Dandumalkapur in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Friday though he governments just need to make person they want to train the local youth. With a missed call to install an 'exploit n was the to bug and a walk-to-work concept, a A skill development local MLC. link' into the device of a person housing colony is being built centre is also being set It is learnt they want to bug and listen in. listen in in 192 acres in the park Komatireddy all praise for KTR From the days when sur- up at the park to train that Palla premises. The government was veillance methods involved n has provided the infrastruc- the local youth PNS HYDERABAD Choutuppal in Yadadri opportunities to the locals in unhappy for bugging the phone or cable internet backbone, to focus on ture and basic amenities in the Bhuvanagiri district when KTR this industrial park. The locals wires to tap phones (remem- stored data that telecommuni- n not inviting him and not park and also laid a road from The govt provided the Congress MLA from came to inaugurate TIF- MSME have expectations that they will displaying his name in the ber Radia tapes!) to track a cation filtering systems dis- the national highway to the infrastructure and basic Munugode Komatireddy Green Industrial Park. "It is get employment if industries inaugural plaque. person's vehicle by installing a carded earlier, and to get park. amenities in the park Rajagopal Reddy showered Telangana people's luck to have are established. KTR has to ini- Power Minister G Jagdish tracking device beneath the access to data. Speaking at the inaugural praises on the TRS working KTR as Minister of Industries. tiate steps to meet the expec- Reddy, all MLAs from the car, cyber criminals and hack- NSA contractor leaked its ceremony, Minister KTR stat- and also laid a road from president and IT Minister KT KTR has good experience and tations of them by bringing an district including newly- ers have devised modern and existence and whistleblower ed that the government's aim the national highway to Rama Rao here on Friday. understanding," said Rajagopal act in favor of locals,” he said. elected MLA S Saidi Reddy untraceable tools to hack into Edward Snowden, who warned is to attract major investments the park Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy, Reddy. These sudden praises on KTR and Congress MLA from your systems. that the extent of mass data col- and provide employment who criticised TRS govern- "The youth waited all by Rajagopal Reddy gave Munugode Komatireddy The most popular mass sur- lection was far greater than the opportunities for the local ment and KTR during Budget these years expecting that scope to speculations Rajagopal Reddy, Bhongir veillance programme is public knew. US President unemployed youth in the state. the households. Minister KTR session tooth and nail, praised they would get employ- on Rajagopal Reddy's MP Komatireddy Venkat 'PRISM' -- under which the US Barack Obama, during a visit to At the programme, the stated that the Telangana gov- the TRS working president, ment if Telangana State political future. Reddy, Rajya Sabha member National Security Agency Germany, stated that the NSA's Minister stated that the ernment will not let industri- leaving all in shock. was created. This is such Rajagopal Reddy Badugula Lingaiah Yadav, (NSA) collects user's person- data gathering practices consti- MSMEs and industrialists are alization happen at the cost of The incident happened at an occasion. The govern- made open state- MLC Karne Prabhakar al communications from var- tute "a circumscribed, narrow happy today with sufficient environment and green cover. Dandu Malkapur near ment has to provide ments in the past in attended the programme. ious US internet companies. system directed at us being able power supply to their indus- He stated that lands have been favor of BJP stating It may be recalled that Palla 'PRISM' allegedly collects to protect our people". tries. He said that the given only to Green Industries, It is Telangana people's luck to have that the saffron worked as in-charge stored Internet communica- According to Amnesty.org, Telangana is now a power and not red and orange indus- party is the only tions based on demands made NSA and UK's GCHQ are KT Rama Rao as Minister of Industries. successfully for Huzurnagar surplus state and that the tries in the TIF- MSME green an alternative by-election for the party in to internet companies. monitoring you with code Government is able to provide industrial park. KTR has good experience and to the which the party candidate The NSA can use PRISM names. 'Muscular' is one such 24 hrs uninterrupted power Minister Jagadish Reddy, understanding ruling won the election with more requests to target communica- project that "intercepts user supply, not just to industries TIF President Sudhir Reddy — KOMATIREDDY RAJAGOPAL REDDY TRS than 40,000 votes. tions that were encrypted data as it passes between but for agriculture and also to and others were present. party. when they traveled across the Google servers". Dr Reddy's profit more Eight injured Deadline set for GREEN DRIVE as SUV turns than doubles in Q2 turtle construction of hospital PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR PNS n MEDAK n Harish Rao Dr Reddy's Laboratories' net Eight passengers were injured Finance Minister T Harish reprimanded the profit for the quarter ended when the Toofan vehicle, in Rao on Friday inspected the September 30 was up 117 per which they were travelling in, construction of hundred-bed contractor for the cent to Rs 1,092.50 crore turned turtle near hospital in Dubbaka town of delayed execution of against Rs 503.80 crore for the Dharmapur area of the Siddipet district along works and advised second quarter of FY19. Mahabubnagar district on with the local legislator Revenue for the quarter Friday. Ramalinga Reddy. them to complete increased by 26 per cent at Rs Company’s net The passengers were head- The Minister the process by 4,801 crore against Rs 3,798 profit was up by ing towards Dharmarajfrom reprimanded the next March crore in the same quarter last the Mahabubnagar Bus contractor for without fail fiscal, the company said. 117% to Depot when the incident the delayed Commenting on the finan- Rs 1,092.50 cr happened. The injured were execution of cial results, Dr Reddy's co- shifted to the Mahabubnagar the works and approach and chairman and managing direc- against Rs 503 district hospital. According to advised them asserted that the tor, GV Prasad said "I am cr for the witness, the incident hap- to complete the development and pleased with our performance second quarter pened when the driver tried process by next welfare tag of the across the businesses and to avoid a bumpy road and March without fail. government was tak- strong cash generation during of FY19 lost control over the steering During his visit, the ing the state towards desired the quarter. We are progress- after which the vehicle turned Minister said the state govern- progress. The Minister later ing well in execution of our volumes. upside down. Two people, ment was keen on imple- inaugurated the 33/11 KV strategy and in our transfor- Revenues from PSAI went who sustained critical injuries menting the development sub-station of Dubbaka Veteran director and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee K Viswanath plants a sapling as part of the 'Green Challenge' initiated by the mation journey on quality up by 18 per cent to Rs 710 were shifted to Hyderabad. programmes with a firm town. TRS MP Santosh Kumar, in Hyderabad on Friday and efficiency." crore. As of September 30, the Hyderabad-based pharma- company said, cumulatively 99 ceutical company's revenues generic filings are pending from global generics segment for approval with the USFDA. stood at Rs 3,280 crore with Of these 96 are abbreviated Google, Amazon like to hire women at job fair year-on-year growth of seven new drug applicctions, 55 are Wedding function per cent, driven by Europe, Para IVs out of which the PNS n BENGALURU on Friday. Google, American women who took breaks to nology brands at the job Emerging Markets and India company believes 31 have Express, Amazon, Goldman raise families, said the non- fair. The event will have dis- while sequentially declining 'First to File' status. Several top-notch tech firms Sachs, Western Digital, Wells profit dedicated to advancing cussions on emerging tech- turns battlefield one per cent. Revenues from Dr Reddy's revenues from will be part of 50 recruiters to Fargo, NetApp, Oracle, SAP, women's representation and nologies like Artificial North America were at Rs India stood at Rs 750 crore encourage and hire women in Credit Suisse and Adobe are growth in technology. Intelligence (AI), data analyt- PNS n SURYAPETA 1,430 crore showing a flat with an year-on-year growth various tech roles at a job fair part of the recruiters. Computing, IT and engi- ics, DevOps, Internet of A small conflict growth over last year same of 9 per cent, driven by new and technology conference The recruiters are also neering professionals and Things (IoT), computing and A wedding function, which is turned into a big quarter while declining products, improved realisa- here on November 6-8, a willing to support and hire students can directly interact product evolution, among supposed to be a happy going sequential by 13 per cent, due tions and volume traction in non-profit organisation said working mothers and with the leading global tech- others. event with relatives and friends, fight between to price erosion and lower base business. has become a battlefield. A family members of small conflict has turned into a the bridegroom big fight between the family HYDERABAD members of the bridegroom and bride and bride. The two groups BULLION RATES Technozion off to a flying start in Warangal attacked each other with chairs GOLD and sticks. A video of the inci- bride's family didn't agree as PNS n WARANGAL ` 38,420 (10 gm) dent, which happened in there was no time because the ` Kodad in Suryapet, has gone newlywed couple has to travel 160 National Institute of With hundreds of participants, viral on social media. a long distance. SILVER Technology (NIT)- Warangal's Technozion 2019 has proved to be a A girl from Prakasam district As they were leaving for ` 46,700(1kg) annual technical festival technical hotspot in the making. got married to a man who Prakasam district, the boy's ` 600 'Technozion 2019' was off to a belongs to Kodad here in the family members stopped them, colourful start here on Friday. Code debugging, Enigma and district. After completing the which resulted in a heated argu- The fest has received Electronova have witnessed a marriage at boy's house, the ment between them. With this, CHICKEN tremendous response as stu- humongous participation bride's family members were the clash broke out between two RATES `/KG dents from various states getting ready to take the new groups and attacked each other thronged the campus for the couple to Prakasam district. with chairs and sticks. In the Dressed/With Skin `141 Technozion. With more than Tambola have witnessed a visible manifestation of civil However, the relatives of the attack, many sustained injuries Without Skin `160 2,500 registrations this year, the humongous participation and engineering evolved as an bridegroom insisted to conduct and the victims were rushed to Broiler at Farm `97 overall footfall of the fest has hit have been the most famous application of technology. He 'Barat' along with DJ. But the a nearby hospital for treatment. a staggering high of more than events throughout the first discussed about how a build- 5,000 students on-campus. day. Three musketeers, an ing can be made intelligent or EGG With hundreds of partici- event which involves a detec- self-learned by the application `/ pants in each of the fouteen Students display their models at the ‘Technozion 2019' fest at NIT-Warangal tive level intellectual to unde- IoT and AI. Spotlights like RATES 100 workshops, Technozion 2019 cipher the labyrinth. Avion-E, Wreckage, Thrust, HYDERABAD 397 has proved to be a technical Guest lecture by Srinidhi Jahaj have proved that the VIJAYAWADA 400 craving in the making. The fest. The events have wit- and try to garner the intrica- Anantharaman on "Industry- students are amazingly good aura of technicality has already nessed a flurry of people who cies involved in dealing with Institute Collaboration in not just in passive classroom VISAKHAPATNAM 400 seeped deep into the chasms of quench their thirst of knowl- the technologies of tomorrow. developing smart building" learning but are also way ahead RETAIL PRICE `3.97 people who have made their edge by cultivating an interest Code debugging, Enigma, received good response. He in practical applications of (IN HYDERABAD) abode here for the 3 days of towards the practical world Electronova, Mathematical expressed that buildings are science.

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RIME Hindu leaders CORNER Married man weds another want tight 3 held for cloning security for cards, taking Ayodhya verdict loans of Rs 57 L woman, murders her PNS n HYDERABAD he Cyber Crime Police of n TCyberabad nabbed three Sundarlal lied to Seema, killed her for fear of 2nd marriage becoming public In view of Ayodhya verdict to persons for identity theft and be delivered by Supreme Court cheating by impersonation after PNS n HYDERABAD this month, a delegation of they committed a fraud of Rs After a few days, Hindu leaders led by Vishwa 57 lakh. The arrested persons The Vanasthalipuram police on Seema asked him Hindu Parishad State president have been identified as Friday arrested a man who killed to take her to her M Rama Raju met Telangana Himanshu Khanna, Gaurav his wife by pushing her off the State DGP Mahender Reddy Kumar Jha and Deepak Kumar, third floor of a building a fortnight village to her and submitted a memoran- all residents of New Delhi. The ago. parents, but Lihare dum with a request to take police received a complaint The arrested person, was not interested proper security arrangements from a Hyderabad resident Tilakchand Sundarlal Lihare (28), in sensitive areas. when he received a call on is a mason from Maharashtra, as he was already The delegation said that some August 9 from India Bulls while his wife, deceased Seema married elements were trying to create company that he needs to pay Damahe (22), was a native of disturbances by giving provoca- installment for the personal Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh. with some firewood. After she tive speeches. They wanted loan he availed from them. It According to the police, reached there, he started an argu- security to be tightened in areas was then that the victim Sundarlal Lihare had duped ment with her, beat her and then like Bhainsa, Nirmal, Old City realised that there was a Seema into believing that he was pushed her from the 3rd floor. areas, Musheerabad, Bholakpur personal loan on his name with unmarried and had eloped with Seema fell on the balcony of the and others to safeguard the India Bulls in Delhi. He told the her. He in fact is married and has first floor and sustained severe Hindu community in these caller that he is a resident of a daughter who lives in his native injuries. Lihare fled the scene areas. The delegation comprised Hyderabad and never applied village. after the incident. leaders like Bhagyanagar for any personal loan with Lihare had come in touch with Lihare married Seema and her parents, but Lihare was not Other workers, who heard the Ganesh Utsav Samithi general them. The victim then checked Seema over the phone two months brought her to a construction site interested in doing that as he was noise, shifted Seema to a nearby secretary Bhagavanth Rao, VHP his credit report in CIBIL and ago. He began seducing her and at Vanasthalipuram where he was already married. clinic where they were asked to spokesperson Ravinuthala found that there was a personal later eloped with her from her vil- working. He introduced her to He admitted to marrying her for shift her to Osmania General Shashidhar, Hindu Vahini state loan enquiry from India Bulls lage Parant of Balaghat in MP. everyone as his wife, while they his sexual needs. Seema kept insist- Hospital where she was declared general secretary Uppal Raju on his name in the report and They came to Hyderabad on lived in temporary huts built at the ing on a proper wedding after brought dead. and others. his address was changed with a October 5. The girl's father regis- construction site. After a few which Lihare decided to kill her. Lihare was arrested on Friday The DGP assured them of different address in Delhi. He tered a missing person case at days, Seema started asking him to On October 16, Lihare asked at Hanumakonda in Warangal proper security arrangements also found from India Bulls Bahela police station after she legitimising their marriage by Seema to come to the 3rd floor of and was remanded to judicial and putting in place precau- about a personal loan of Rs 13 went missing. taking her back to her village to an under construction building custody. tionary measures in advance. lakh. During investigation, officials learned that the accused trio opened bank accounts with Axis Bank, ICICI Online Bank, Federal Bank and Bank of ACB arrests MD of Mentally ill woman Baroda Further by collecting PAN numbers from data certificates providers and modifying the for JNTU-H's cards by changing the firm in IMS scam kills 2 teen children photographs, addresses on the cards cards and opened bank PNS n HYDERABAD ing the years 2016-2018, he got alumni abroad PNS n HYDERABAD accounts in different banks with purchase orders worth Rs 5.48 PNS n HYDERABAD fake addresses with the The MD of Vaishnavi crore for rate contract (RC) A 35-year-old woman was arrested on assistance of bank officials. Enterprises was arrested by the items without following guide- Students of Jawaharlal Nehru Friday for murdering her own teenage They then applied for personal officials of Anti Corruption lines of ESIC and GOs of the Technological University- children by poisoning them and step- loans online through 'Dhani Bureau (ACB) in connection state government. The cost of Hyderabad (JNTU-H), who ping on their throats at their residence App' of India Bulls and availed with the Insurance Medical the orders in RC is Rs 1.39 had moved abroad, can now in Kanchanbagh. The incident hap- loans on different names. Since Services (IMS) scam on crore. The excess amount apply and receive certificates pened on October 26. November 2018, the trio Friday. spent from the govern- at their doorstep. JNTU-H The accused, Syeda Farhath applied for personal loans by The accused, P ment exchequer in has come up with a new facil- Begum, wife of Mohd Abdul Rahim, using 22 different PAN cards Srinivasa Reddy, purchase instead of ity for students who graduat- was allegedly mentally disturbed and and obtained personal loans by managing direc- RC firms is Rs 4.09 ed from constituent and affil- has been talking around about com- She gave the using the Dhani App of India tor of Vaishnavi crore, officials said. iated colleges, and are resid- mitting suicide, said the police. "She children sleeping Bulls. Officials said Himanshu Enterprises, was Officials of IMS in ing in foreign countries. claimed that she wanted to kill them Khanna committed fraud to the arrested on collusion with The varsity will provide before she dies, as her husband may tablets, insulin tune of Rs 73.5 lakh on India Friday following Reddy have caused a original degree certificates, not look after them after her demise," injections and then Bulls along with the bankers a case registered on loss of Rs 4.09 crore to transcripts, migration and said J Venkat Reddy, inspector of went on to press Gaurav Kumar Jha and Deepak Thursday with the the government, ACB medium certificates through Kanchanbagh. Kumar by fabricating allegations of corruption, said. the new system from The deceased were identified as their throats with documents and by conspiracy and collusion with Two shell firms, namely November 1. Neha Jabeen, 15, and Mohd Abdul her foot impersonation for wrongful government officials and oth- Mahidhara Medicals & Candidates who wish to Aziz, 14. The murder occurred gain. The accused were ers to benefit himself, the Surgicals and Jai Sairam apply for certificates or tran- between 5.30 pm and 9 pm on Aziz's mouth. He tried to wake them arrested by the Cyber Crime director of IMS and others. Distributors, were floated by the scripts have to make a request October 26. She gave the children up but was not able to. When they did Police of Cyberabad and were ACB officials said Reddy IMS director and K on the JNTU-H student sleeping tablets, insulin injections not wake up he rushed them to a pri- produced before a court for personally pursued and met Nagalakshmi, a pharmacist with online services portal and then went on to press their vate hospital and later to Osmania judicial remand. Officials seized the IMS director, asst. director the help of P Rajeshwara Reddy https://studentservices.jntuh. throats with her foot. General Hospital where doctors pro- a laptop, three mobile phones, and other officials. The ACB and his brother P Srinivasa ac.in. Inspector Venkat Reddy said that nounced them dead. Police seized forged PAN cards, voter ID cards, cheque books etc., from said on account of collusion, Reddy. The accused will be JNTU-H Registrar Prof N on the day of the crime, Farhath utensils in the house, which pointed their possession. conspiracy and common produced before the ACB court Yadaiah said students need to Begum told her husband Rahim after at suspected food poisoning. Several intention between them, dur- for judicial custody. register on the portal and he came home in the night that she bottles of medicines were also found select certificates they wish to was unwell. After the kids slept off, in the house. apply for. They also need to Rahim dropped his wife at her sister's The Kanchanbagh police booked a furnish residential address house. case under section 302 (murder) of and pay the required fee Police said he came back home and IPC against the accused and remand- CDA celebrates silver online. noticed some liquid oozing from ed her in judicial custody. jubilee of Formation Day Shortage of lecturers PNS n HYDERABAD a 1994 batch of Indian Defence Accounts Service cadre officer. Controller of Defence The celebrations began with Accounts (CDA) Haritha Haram by planting affecting studies in OU Secunderabad celebrated Silver saplings in the premises of Jubilee of its Formation Day CDA. Shri Damodar Koleti, PNS n HYDERABAD classes running at college," he said. here on Friday. The CDA Chairman, Telangana State Inside the Osmania University, you Secunderabad office under Police Housing Corporation A video recorded by a law student of notice many students walking around Defence Accounts Department Ltd and senior officers of the Osmania University has been mak- aimlessly. When asked why they are BBQ open 7th (DAD) was formed on 1st department participated in the ing rounds on social media speaking out and whether they have a class or November 1994. There are 38 planting drive. A Blood dona- about difficulty in holding classes not, one student from another outlet in city sub-offices under this office tion camp was also organised due to lack of staff even as exams are department, Ajay Kumar, said, "There spread across Telangana and in collaboration with Red closing in. Lectures say there is an haven't been classes running in a very Andhra Pradesh with a total of Cross Society and 40 blood acute need for more staff and recruit- long time due to shortage of lectur- at Kothapet 700 staff including officers. units were donated by the ments need to be held so that class- ers. They instead tell us it is because PNS n HYDERABAD CDA, Secunderabad is officers and staff for the ben- es can be run regularly. of our bad behavior that lectures do responsible for Accounting, for drawl and disbursement of efit of the children suffering The law college student who made not come here. This is false.” Barbeque Nation launched its Audit, Financial Advice and pay & Allowances of soldiers from Thalassemia decease. An the video, Mohd Ahmed, said, "No A teacher at the campus said, "The seventh outlet in Hyderabad also Integrated Financial of Electronic and Mechanical Eye check-up camp was organ- lectures come to our class to teach. situation here is terrible and there is located at Doctors Colony in Advice function for the Army Engineers (EME) and Army ised for the staff in association This has been the issue since the a massive need for government Kothapet on Saturday. The store Units and formations and Ordnance Corps (AOC) in with Pushpagiri Eye Institute. beginning of the year. Even the involvement. The college has not was inaugurated by NGO kids Military Engineering Services the entire Country. The orga- Former Principal Controllers benches are dirty and nothing is recruited lecturers in a very long from 'Hope for Life Foundation'. located in the States of nization of CDA Secunderabad of CDA Secunderabad K cleaned. My parents ask me why I time. The colleges have been running The special guest for the event Telangana and Andhra is presently headed by Shri K Niranjan Rao, IDAS, V V Rao, don't go to college, but it's hard to on part-time lecturers and people was Dethadi Harika. Pradesh. It is also responsible Venkata Rao, IDAS, Controller, and others were felicitated. explain to them that there aren't any with very little experience.” The eat-all-you-can buffet at Barbeque Nation showcases an array of vegetarian and non-veg- etarian spreads. For starters, the non-vegetarians can indulge CREDAI's Hyd property show from Nov 9 in the famous Mutton Kadhak Seekh, Chilli Garlic Prawns, PNS n HYDERABAD Ajwaini Fish Tikka, Murg Boti The two-day property show will bring Kebab and much more, while CREDAI, the Confederation of together realtors, building material vegetarians can feast into the Real Estate Developers' mouth-watering Hariyali Associations of India, country's manufacturers, consultants, and financial Kumbh, Pineapple Chaat, Cajun apex body of Real estate develop- institutions especially from the eastern part Spice Baby Potato and Punjabi ers, on Friday announced the of the city to exhibit the advances in Paneer Tikka, among others. Hyderabad Property Show East Mansoor Memon, Barbeque 2019. The objective of this prop- real estate sector under a single umbrella Nation's regional manager for erty show is to highlight the ris- TS and AP said, "Our endeavour ing opportunities for developers units suiting every requirement of the city. Lop-sided develop- is to reach out to every and homebuyers in the Eastern and budget by the developers ment of a city is not beneficial in Hyderabadi, because of the pop- Part of the city. The event was providing consumers a chance to the long run. The visionary lead- ularity we have here, people graced by P Rama Krishna Rao, get the best options for home ership of the state has embarked from all over the city want us to president, C Murali Mohan, K solutions in the Eastern upon a plan in their current term be closest to them. This is the Rajeshwar, V Venu Vinod, N Hyderabad. of developing the eastern part of 7th outlet and three more are in Jaideep Reddy, vice presidents, tutions and other stakeholders. institutions especially from the Speaking at the press meet to the city to ensure overall devel- the pipeline in Hyderabad. At V Rajshekhar Reddy, General CREDAI Hyderabad Property eastern part of the city to exhib- announce the CREDAI proper- opment. The 'Look East Policy Barbeque Nation, we are always Secretary, Aditya Gowra, Show - East 2019 will be held on it the advances in the real estate ty show, P Ramakrishna Rao, envisages to develop the city on evolving our menu with newer Treasurer and Shivraj Thakur 9 and 10 November at sector under a single umbrella. president, CREDAI Hyderabad, the eastern side especially areas flavors to match the changing and K Rambabu, joint secre- Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, The show will see participation said, "Hyderabad offers the best such as Uppal, LB Nagar, Keesara, tastes of our customers. We are taries along with the Managing Kothapet. The two-day proper- from over 55 developers and infrastructure facilities and con- Sagar Road Vijayawada Road, confident of spreading this joy Committee members of ty show will bring together real- other stakeholders from the dif- nectivity across the city. So far the Adibatla etc. which would be to the people in and around CREDAI-Hyderabad, representa- tors, building material manufac- ferent allied industries. The exhi- city has seen a major spurt in the developed at par with the other Kothapet and urge them to join tives of banks and financial insti- turers, consultants, and financial bition will showcase over 5000 development in the western part prominent hubs.” us for a special culinary ride." HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2019 hyderabad 04 HC PULLS UP RTC MD FOR ‘VAGUE' REPORT PNS n HYDERABAD No positive Expressing The Telangana High Court on response from Friday pulled up the TSRTC surprise over the Karimnagar tense, in-charge Managing Director affidavit filed by (MD) Sunil Sharma for filing CM: Pawan vague and ambiguous addi- the RTC MD, it protest with driver's PNS n HYDERABAD tional counter affidavit regard- said that MD ing the dues payable by the appeared to Jana Sena party chief Pawan TSRTC JAC state government and Greater dead body continues Kalyan has stated that nobody, convenor Hyderabad Municipal have deliberately including Telangana Chief Ashwathama Reddy Corporation (GHMC) to the submitted PNS n KARIMNAGAR TSRTC with the govern- Minister K Chandrashekhar RTC JAC slams Telangana State Road ment. Babu died of cardiac Rao, IT Minister KT Ramarao, Transport Corporation vague report Tension prevailed in arrest at the public meeting Rajya Sabha MP K Keshava (TRSTC). with confusing Karimnagar town on Friday organized by Joint Action Rao and others are willing to Expressing surprise over the as opposition parties called Committee (JAC) of strik- talk on TSRTC strike. In a management for ‘false facts' affidavit filed by the RTC MD, figures for a shutdown while con- ing employees in Hyderabad statement issued on Friday, it said that the MD appeared to tinuing protests with the on October 30. Pawan Kalyan said, "There is PNS n HYDERABAD HC that the government does Ashwathama Reddy alleged have deliberately submitted dead body of a striking JAC has called for 'chalo no response from the govern- not owe any dues to RTC. They that instead of filing the affi- vague report with confusing He also told the court that employees of Telangana Karimnagar' on Friday to ment over RTC JAC leaders TSRTC JAC convenor said that TSRTC has already davit on behalf of TSRTC, figures. The court made these there was nothing in law to State Road Transport protest the government's request to hold talks. They have Ashwathama Reddy slammed got Rs 665 dues from officials have filed on behalf of remarks while dealing with a bear the losses incurred by the Corporation (TSRTC). adamant attitude on their lamented saying that the talks the TSRTC management and Government. When Judge fur- GHMC. "Instead of filing the batch of Public Interest corporation by GHMC while Police deployed forces demands resulting in the with the government turned senior officials for filing an affi- ther asked, in what form did affidavit on behalf of TSRTC, Litigation (PIL)s on the ongo- making it clear that the civic near the residence of N. deaths of workers. Three tangle. They said there was no davit with false facts to High the dues were paid by the gov- officials have filed through ing TSRTC strike. The in- body had already told the state Babu. His relatives, BJP MP employees have committed proper response from the state Court and playing into the ernment to TSRTC, officials Municipal Act. Instead of try- charge MD of the corporation government that it would not Bandi Sanjay Kumar and suicide while more than six government though the strike hands of government. He were not in a position to ing to save TSRTC, senior Sunil Sharma appeared in per- have the capacity to clear the leaders of TSRTC employ- have died of cardiac arrest. entered 28th day," he said. stressed that it is a shame on answer. When Judge raised officials like TSRTC MD and son before the court to reply to remaining dues to the TSRTC ees continued their sit-in JAC and opposition parties Jana Sena party representa- the part of RTC officials that the issue of pending dues to ED are trying to destruct the the questions raised by the . This has prompted the HC to with the body for the second alleged that the government tives tried for the appointment they are furnishing false facts TSRTC by the government organisation, under the influ- court and present the stand of retort as to why the civic body consecutive day -- refusing has pushed the striking of KCR, Keshava Rao and to HC and trying to destruct citing Transport Minister's ence of the government. the corporation. paid Rs 336 crore to the cor- to perform the last rites till employees into depression some Ministers; however, RTC instead of saving it. speech in Assembly two TSRTC strike has entered 28th Citing one of the submis- poration. the government held talks by sacking them and by not nobody expressed their will- "It is extremely unfortunate months ago, TSRTC officials day and RTC employees are sions made by Sunil Sharma in It also wondered as to why with the striking employees paying them salary for ingness to speak on the issue. that RTC management and lies were exposed. Officials losing lives. Instead of trying to his counter affidavit submitted the corporation, which paid Rs and resolve the crisis. September. Opposition par- "I am going to senior officials have filed the are in such a pathetic situation mislead HC and get admon- on Thursday, a division bench 108 crore to clear dues during More than 48,000 TSRTC ties have called for shut- Visakhapatnam to participate affidavit with false facts in that they are not even in a posi- ished by Judge, TSRTC officials of the court wondered as to the year 2015-16 and Rs 228 employees are on strike down in Karimnagar district in the Long March to be held HC. It is shame on the part of tion to answer when HC pulled should make efforts to end how the MD would misquote crore in the following year since October 5 to press for on Friday. JAC urged the on November 3. I will try again officials that HC has pulled them up for presenting false strike and save RTC," the loan availed by the corpo- despite being burdened with a their demands including employees to stage protests to meet CM after coming back them up for presenting false facts," said Ashwathama Ashwathama Reddy further ration for buying new buses as the demand for merger of at all depots. from Vizag", he said. facts. Officials have informed Reddy. said after the HC hearing. the reimbursement of the sub- sidy amount by the state gov- ernment. Intervening at this juncture, the MD told the court that they RTC buses fail to cater to needs in rural areas had used the reimbursed sub- sidy amount for the payment AVINASH DEEPAK PULI vices operated is on par with the about 754 services are being point is failing to match the of the salaries and purchase of n MAHABUBNAGAR regular services in the districts, operated by the RTC in the erst- regular averages in almost all Diesel. Referring to the dues the rural services are failing to while Mahabubnagar district the routes. from GHMC to the corpora- The alternative transport sys- match the needs of the students and all these services, as per the In all, a total of 174 routes in tion, he said that the corpora- tem provided by the govern- and other passengers in many records of the RTC officials are the districts are failing to reach tion had formally urged the TSRTC in-charge Managing ment to meet the challenge of areas. Especially in Gadwal dis- operated with utmost ease since the targets and those targets are civic body to pay around Rs Director (MD) Sunil Sharma the RTC strike is unable to trict, the interior passengers are the temporary network is suc- very minimal as per the averages 1,786 crore and added that it cater to the needs of the com- relying on the private transport cessfully provided in the dis- set by the RTC. Sources say that had paid Rs 336 crore as a part muters of the rural parts in the network and the alternative tricts. There were certain areas if the strike continues, the alter- payment to clear some of the erstwhile Mahabubnagar dis- services operated by the RTC where the targets of the trans- nate transport pattern would total dues for fiscals 2015-16 trict for the past seven days. were not meeting the regular port department are reached suffer further and it is unlikely and 2016-17. Though the number of ser- KMPL and fleet patterns.In all, successfully but the collection to help the RTC in coming days. Panel to collect ‘evidence' Ongoing strike is longest in RTC history... Continued from Page 1 On the direction of the High the Telangana movement. Court, the TSRTC last week RTC driver attempts suicide... At the public meeting organ- on TRS govt ‘corruption' The striking employees are held talks with leaders of the ised by the JAC on October 30 also facing financial problems striking workers on the 21 of Continued from Page 1 Hospital, where his condition in Hyderabad, its members K VENKATESHWARLU would also prepare a report on AICC official spokesperson as they had not been paid their demands, excluding the was said to be critical. Former and opposition leaders threat- n HYDERABAD the failure of economic policy Dr Sravan Dasoju, TPCC salaries for September. merger demand, but failed to Depressed over his family's MP Nagam Janardhan ened a 'Million March' like the of NDA government and fail- CPRO K Hari Prasad, TPCC The TSRTC, which has find any solution to the stale- financial problems, he con- Reddy, BJP leaders Bangaru one organised at the peak of the The Telangana Congress has ure of TRS government to research team head Aamir accumulated losses of Rs 1,200 mate. sumed pesticide. His family Shruthi and Dileep Achary Telangana agitation. They decided to gather 'evidence' fulfill the assurances given to Javed. After receiving the mate- crore, said it has no money to At the previous hearing on members admitted him in met Khaja's family members slammed the Chief Minister for and 'information' regarding the people during elections. rial, the DCC presidents will pay September salaries. The October 28, the High Court Nagarkurnool Government and consoled them. his adamant attitude and auto- alleged corruption of the TRS This Committee would also hold press meets on the same Corporation told Telangana asked the government whether cratic style of functioning. government. The party has prepare a one-year action plan on November 6. On November High Court that it has Rs 7 it could provide Rs 47 crore to KCR has blamed the RTC also decided to wage move- for agitational programme 8, the DCC presidents will crore, while over Rs 200 crore meet some demands of the strike has also turned into a ral- AP in 2014. Backed by the union leaders and the opposition ment to expose corruption of across the state. Meanwhile, stage dharnas in front of all was required to pay the salaries. employees to end the strike. lying point for the opposition entire opposition, trade unions parties for the current situation. TRS government and failure of the AICC will conduct a meet- district collectorates on The Corporation has been However, the government parties and all groups opposed and students' groups, the JAC He had remarked that the NDA government's economic ing of all AICC general secre- November 8. These pro- suffering a daily loss of Rs1 to expressed its inability to do so to the ruling Telangana Rashtra had called for Telangana shut- "TSRTC is finished and nobody policy following the decision of taries, state in-charges, heads grammes will be a curtain Rs 1.5 crore due to the strike, on the ground that it had Samiti (TRS), thus posing the down on October 19. This can save it". He said "by going on AICC Core Committee meet- of frontal organisations and raiser to the programmes to be with the TSRTC managing to given the Corporation more first major challenge to was the first shutdown against strike during festival season, ing held at AICC office on AICC departments on taken up by the Committee operate partial services with the funds than what it owes to it. Chandrashekhar Rao since Chandrashekhar Rao, who had the employees cut the very September 7. November 2. AICC chief Sonia constituted with 26 senior help of temporary employees. The current spell of the Telangana was carved out of led many such protests during branch they were sitting on." The Telangana Congress Gandhi will give directions to leaders. Affairs in-charge RC the leaders in this meeting on Talangana state affairs in- Khuntia has appoint- the agitational pro- charge RC Khuntia has ed a Committee grammes to be held announced the Committee Rescued Driver gives for this purpose against NDA under the chairmanship of N with 26 leaders government's Uttam Kumar Reddy and CLP newborn now triple talaq... of the state failures. leader Bhatti Vikramarka Congress. As part of Mallu as convener. The mem- faces... Continued from Page 1 According to it, the com- bers include: A Revanth Reddy, Khuntia's mittee will Ponnam Prabhakar, Continued from Page 1 He allegedly began ill-treat- statement, take up Mohammed Azharuddin, ing her and harassed her for the commit- Padayatra Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Her family members were money, beside insulting her tee will visit from Gandhi Ponnala Laxmaiah, V reportedly told by doctors saying she was ugly with various irriga- Bhavan to Hanumantha Rao, T Jeevan that she would not survive. BJP's leader in Legislative Council N Ramchander Rao addresses the media in Hyderabad on Friday crooked teeth. Her parents- tion and power Hyderabad Reddy, Damodar Meanwhile, they were in-law too tortured her, kept projects within two Collectorate on Rajanarsimha, Vijayashanthi, informed the condition of her locked up and did not months to collect evidences November 15. Before that, the Dr G Chinna Reddy, Madhu the baby's mother had BJP blames KCR, Etela for dengue deaths allow her to speak to her par- and information regarding the party will send the material to Yashki Goud, SA Sampath become serious and on the PNS n HYDERABAD the personal rivalry between that the Health Department ents, the police said. alleged corruption of TRS gov- PCC office bearers and DCC Kumar, Ch Vamshi Chand way to the bus-stand to Chief Minister and Health has not initiated any action "After marriage he ernment. presidents by November 5 for Reddy, Marri Shashidhar return to their native they BJP's leader in Legislative Minister is affecting the people, even after the High Court (Mustafa) started harassing Later, the Committee will circulation for agitation pro- Reddy, P Sudarshan Reddy, tried to bury the baby think- Council N Ramchander Rao as Health and Medical pulled up the government over me for more money. We gave prepare a petition in consulta- gramme against mismanage- Mohd Shabbir Ali, D Sridhar ing that the child had died, fired on Government for com- Department has been paralysed. dengue cases. Neither KCR or so much money and also tion with legal and technical ment of Indian economy by Babu, T Jayaprakash Reddy, J police added. pletely neglecting dengue cases "Dengue cases are rising at Etela Rajender has not even gold. His torture went on to experts to submit the memo- BJP government and mis- Geetha Reddy, Dr Mallu Ravi, They wanted to bury the and failing to take steps to con- an alarming rate but the gov- conducted a review on the sit- an extent that he started crit- randum to the President of management of Telangana Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, "body" here instead of taking trol it, though dengue death ernment has not taken any uation. More than 10,000 icising me that I am ugly... India and Governor of economy by TRS. Dr Sravan Dasoju, Aamir it to Karimnagar, their native cases are rising at an alarming steps to prevent and control it dengue cases have occurred in and I have crooked teeth, she Telangana. The Committee The party already assigned Javed. place, they said. rate in Telangana. He said that in the state. It is unfortunate the state,” he said. told reporters here. I-T dept TS lawyer among withdraws... ‘Children should be exposed to research' PNS n HYDERABAD aged the students that they Continued from Page 1 should never come to IIT for Prof BS Murty, Director of just to get good offer, but come victims of Israeli... The I-T department has with- IIT-Hyderabad, has visited to IIT to become good engineer Continued from Page 1 know how to keep your drawn 87 cases worth Rs 35 TMR Junior College Barkas and should have a vision to mobile secure." Followed by crore from AP High Court, Boys - 1 here on Friday. Prof achieve it. He briefed the stu- Later when I tried calling this message, they gave 452 cases worth Rs 219 crore BS Murty inspired and moti- dents about the on-going him, he said that he was busy," instructions on how to secure from TS High Court, 407 vated the young students research from the various the lawyer said. the device from the spyware. cases worth Rs 119 crore towards science and provided departments of IIT Hyderabad Ravindhranath clarified that "Yesterday when I heard from ITAT and 23 cases them with brief exposure to the and about, artificial intelli- like others, he did not receive the news about the snooping worth Rs 29 crore from latest research and innovation gence, robotics, and nanotech- any video call either. on WhatsApp, that's when I Supreme Court. activities at IIT Hyderabad, nology. On October 29, WhatsApp realised what was happen- The I-T department has which is impacting the society In his remarks he wrote "It is reached out to Ravindranath ing," Ravindranath said. also withdrawn 892 cases and industry. He also gave an exciting to meet students here. saying, "In May, we stopped an "Government agencies have pertaining to previous finan- insight into path-breaking I wish that all their dreams & attack where an advanced been snooping on me because cial year 2018-19 in TS and research work, new initiatives, IIT-Hyderabad Director Prof BS Murty interacts with the students at TMR Junior College at Barkas on Friday aspirations come true." Last cyber actor exploited our I fight for the rights of politi- AP. It has withdrawn 33 cases student projects and the month, the TMREIS has signed video calling to install a mal- cal prisoners. If you notice the from Supreme Court, 441 advanced facilities and labora- Prof BS Murty said: "It is understand everything, but He shared his experiences a Memorandum of ware on user devices. There's people who are victims of this cases from High Courts and tories, which have been estab- important to expose children to they will have life long memo- that students come to IIT as his Understanding with Indian a possibility this phone num- snooping, all of them are 418 cases from ITATs in lished at IIT Hyderabad. some of these research activi- ries of what they see or hear vision is only to crack the IIT Institute of Technology- ber was impacted, and we activists working for the welfare Telugu States. Addressing the students, ties early on. They may not during their interactions." examination and also encour- Hyderabad (IIT-H). wanted to make sure you of Dalits and tribals," he said. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS AYODHYA VERDICT AHEAD Pawar visits Nashik, R’than restores toll on pvt rues govt apathy for rain-hit farmers AIMPLB asks Muslims to vehicles on state highways MUMBAI: NCP chief Sharad PNS n JAIPUR Pawar on Friday visited Nashik district in north Maharashtra to Toll tax collection from private review crop losses due to rains. repose faith in Constitution vehicles on state highways has Withdrawing monsoon rains PNS n LUCKNOW begun again from Friday mid- have damaged crops in many It is the night in Rajasthan, 18 months parts of the state. "The farmers Ahead of the Ayodhya case ver- responsibility of since it was revoked by the pre- said they have lost crop, dict, senior member of the All vious BJP-led government in suffered heavy losses and are India Muslim Personal Law every citizen to the state. faced with question whether to honour the live or die. No one from the Board Maulana Khalid Private vehicles were government has approached Rasheed Firangi Mahali on judgement of the exempted from paying toll tax Friday said imams should on state highways in April last them the farmers said," Pawar court and maintain advice Muslims to repose faith year in Rajasthan, but the ing toll tax on 55 state high- tweeted. The former Union peace, Personal Pvt vehicles were agriculture minister said he in the Constitution and judi- Congress government in the ways, it led to a loss of Rs 172 visited Take Ghoti village in ciary and maintain communal Law Board state decided to reverse the exempted from toll crore in toll tax collection, as Igatpuri tehsil. A party harmony. Maulana Khalid decision for maintenance and compared to financial year Chief Justice of India Ranjan repairing of roads. on state highways 2017-18, which had an adverse statement said Pawar will also Rasheed said in April last year, visit the Marathwada region for Gogoi is expected to deliver A notification for toll tax impact on road repair and con- a similar inspection on verdict in the Ayodhya case collection was issued by the but Congress govt struction works, according to November 6. before his retirement on reserved the verdict on October government on Thursday, fol- has decided to the statement. November 17. sibility of every citizen to hon- indulge in any type of celebra- 16 after concluding the 40-day- lowing which the exercise was Before the exemption was In a statement here Maulana our the judgement of the court tion after the judgement is long hearing in the politically started from midnight. reverse decision accorded to private vehicles, Narayanasamy's Khalid said, "As media reports and maintain peace." out, not to indulge in sloga- sensitive case The state government, in a toll tax collection on various remark suggest the Supreme Court's "My appeal is to every imam neering nor undertake protests. Fourteen appeals have been statement, said repairing and done in public interest and to state highways fetched Rs 851 judgement on Ayodhya is of various mosques to make "No issue should be raised filed in the apex court against maintenance of the highways ensure that the exchequer was crore annually and these high- unparliamentary: Bedi going to come soon. You are appeal that Muslims need not which may hurt religious sen- the 2010 Allahabad High Court were being affected due to the not burdened. ways were being properly PUDUCHERRY: Lieutenant aware of the fact that the to feel afraid, but they should timents. The fabric of commu- judgment, delivered in four previous regime's decision, Since the former Bharatiya maintained, the government Governor of Puducherry Kiran Ayodhya case is the biggest and repose faith in country's nal bonhomie and Ganga- civil suits, that the 2.77-acre which was taken "hurriedly Janata Party (BJP) regime, led said. The collection of toll tax Bedi on Friday said Chief most sensitive case of inde- Constitution and judiciary, and Jamuni tehzeeb should not be land in Ayodhya be partitioned and without consideration", by Vasundhara Raje, exempt- from commercial vehicles will Minister V Narayanasamy's pendent India. The entire whatever the judgement comes, allowed to be damaged," he equally among three parties -- adding that this was being ed private vehicles from pay- continue. remark on her was country and global communi- we should honour it," he said. said. the Sunni Waqf Board, the 'unparliamentary, uncalled for, ty is looking towards the judge- Maulana Khalid also A 5-judge Constitution Nirmohi Akhara and Ram uncivilised and uncouth, and ment. Hence, it is the respon- appealed to people not to bench headed by the CJI had Lalla. Yedi urges unacceptable.' The Chief India, Germany to deepen Minister had on Thursday called Bedi a demon, who was people from posted in the Union Territory by No ration to 20 Odisha families Badal for Sikh terror combat ties: Modi the Centre, because she had other states to allegedly been impeding deserters to PNS n NEW DELHI implementation of welfare learn Kannada schemes decided upon by the for defecating in open be treated as India and Germany have territorial cabinet. The former PNS n BERHAMPUR (ODISHA) resolved to intensify bilateral PNS n BENGALURU IPS officer aired her outrage ex-servicemen and multilateral cooperation against the Chief Minister in her Over 20 families in Ganjam dis- to deal with the threats of ter- Chief Minister B S whatsapp message. She said, trict have not been given ration PNS n NEW DELHI rorism and extremism, Prime Yediyurappa on Friday called "Demons do not work for the supply after a panchayat body Minister Narendra Modi said upon people from different larger good and demons want decided to stop the benefits Shiromani Akali Dal presi- on Friday after holding wide- regions living in Karnataka to everything for themselves and from reaching people who were dent Sukhbir Singh Badal on raging talks with German learn Kannada to strengthen also scare people." The Chief found defecating in open. Friday urged PM Modi to Chancellor Angela Merkel. their bonding with the state, Minister made the remark while According to a decision acquit Sikhs who had desert- After the two leaders co- its culture and people. addressing a meeting taken at a panchayat meeting ed the Army in the aftermath chaired the fifth Inter- He was addressing a gath- organised by the ruling on October 20, the distribution of the Operation Blue Star of Governmental Consultations, ering at Kanteerava Stadium Congress to observe the 35th of ration under the public dis- all charges, and treat them as India and Germany signed five where the 64th Karnataka death anniversary of former tribution system (PDS) was ex-servicemen by restoring joint declarations of intent Rajyotsava, the foundation Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. stopped to over 20 families in all benefits to them. and inked 11 pacts in fields Narendra Modi day of the State, was celebrat- last 11 days, Sushant Swain, the In a letter to the prime such as space, civil aviation, ed in a grand manner. 17 girls rescued in sarpanch of Goutami pan- minister, Badal also said jus- maritime technology, medi- He said the history of chayat in Sanakhemundi block, tice continued to elude the cine and education. India and Kannada language is more Odisha, suspected said. victims of anti-Sikh riots of "We have vowed to build Germany will than 2,000 years, which was trafficker held However, Ganjam district 1984. "I am writing to you to 'new India' by 2022 and exper- continue enriched by great litterateurs collector Vijay Amruta Kunage use toilets, he said. people defecating in the open bring to your notice the saga tise of technological, economic such as Pampa, Harihara, KORAPUT (ODISHA): Nov 1 said, the benefits under Around 300 women, all was now gradually reducing, he of appalling injustice to the powerhouses like Germany cooperation to 12th Century AD social (PTI) A group of 17 teenaged National Food Security Act members of a self-help group claimed. Sikh community.... The guilty will be useful for it," Modi said expedite reforms reformer Basavanna and girls have been rescued from a (NFSA) and State Food (SHG), patrol the open spaces Those who do not have toi- are still at large and victim in his press statement after the Kuvempu. Right from ancient bus in Odisha's Koraput district, in UN Security Security Act (SFSA) to any in the panchayat from 3 AM to lets in their houses have been families are wailing for jus- meeting. Council, PM literature to medieval era lit- police said on Friday. One person should not be curtailed. 5 AM and 5 PM to 7 PM to asked to build toilets in the next tice," he said. "We have resolved to inten- erature, renaissance, avant- person, who was If anyone was found defe- keep vigil on the violators, the two months under Swachh Indian Army conducted sify bilateral and multilateral Modi said garde, revolutionary litera- accompanying the girls, has cating in open, particularly on sarpanch said. Bharat Mission (SBM), Swain Operation Blue Star to flush cooperation to deal with ter- ture and Dalit literature con- been arrested on the charge of roadside, the panchayat body "If they find anyone defecat- said. out militants from Golden rorism and extremism," he of opportunities in defence tributed significantly to trafficking, a police officer said. will instruct the dealer con- ing in the open, they inform the Goutami panchayat has Temple in 1984. After the added. production in the defence cor- Kannada, he added. Acting on a tip-off, a police cerned to stop giving ration to panchayat. The women do the around 2,000 households with operation, Badal said, 309 India and Germany will ridors in UP and Tamil Nadu. He pointed out that the team rescued 17 girls from a such people for a month, Swain work voluntarily," he said. a population of 4,563. Of these, Sikh soldiers left their barrack continue cooperation to expe- "We have decided to tap state is credited with having bus at Jeypore bus stand and said. Initially several villagers had Of these, 180 families do not in a state of shock and later dite reforms in UN Security cooperation possibilities in e- eight Jnanapith awardees. nabbed the 26-year-old man on The move is aimed at mak- opposed the decision of the have toilets in their houses at they were court-martialled Council, Modi said. mobility, smart cities, cleaning Prior to his address, he Wednesday night, Jeypore Sub- ing people aware of the need to panchayat but the number of present, the sarpanch said. and punished. He said that India has invit- of rivers and environmental hoisted the Kannada flag along Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Varun Guntupalli said. "We had ed Germany to take advantage protection," Modi said. with the Indian tri-colour. specific information that the girls were being trafficked from Raighar in Nabarangpur district to Visakhapatnam in Andhra PDP expels MP for attending L-G Murmu’s oath Kerala Congress (M) power tussle: Pradesh in a bus. Accordingly, PNS n SRINAGAR we stopped the vehicle at have been carved out of the Jeypore bus stand," he said. state of Jammu and Kashmir, in The accused revealed during The PDP expelled its Rajya accordance with the govern- Court dismisses Jose Mani's plea Sabha member Nazir Ahmad ment's August 5 decision to interrogation that from n Visakhapatnam, he would have Laway from the party on revoke the special status of the PNS KOTTAYAM (KER) Mani faction had Sabha MP Jose K Mani as taken the girls, all from Friday for "anti-party activi- state under Article 370 and the party chairman on June Nabarangpur district, to ties", after he had attended the bifurcate it into two UTs. In yet another setback to Jose claimed that 325 16. Chennai in Tamil Nadu to swearing-in ceremony of the This is not for the first time K Mani, a court in Idukki dis- state committee Joseph, the working chair- engage them in construction new Lieutenant Governor of that Laway has gone against the trict on Friday upheld a lower members had man of the party, had declared work, the SDPO said. All the Jammu and Kashmir. directives and instructions of court's order restraining him the election as invalid and girls are in their teens, he said, "The member of Rajya the party, the spokesman said. from officiating and discharg- attended a said it was against the party adding that steps are being Sabha, Nazir Ahmed Laway, Prior to this, Laway had ing any function as the chair- meeting elected constitution. taken to hand over the rescued has been expelled from the abstained from voting against man of the Kerala Congress new party The Jose K Mani faction had girls to their parents. "A racket basic membership of the party," the triple talaq bill in Rajya (M). The Munsiff court had claimed that out of 437 state is suspected to be operational a Peoples Democratic Party Sabha this year. earlier issued an injunction chairman committee members of the in the region, members of (PDP) spokesman said in a Governor in Srinagar under- status under Article 370 of the Laway had torn a copy of the order preventing Jose Mani party, 325 attended the meet- which are trafficking children to statement here. mining the party's stand. Constitution. Constitution, along with PDP from officiating as the chair- plea observing there was no ing which elected the new other states by promising them The decision, he said, has He said that the participa- G C Murmu was on MP Mir Mohammed Fayaz, on man of the KC(M). need to intervene in the party chairman. lucrative jobs," Guntupalli said. been taken by the party lead- tion of the MP was in contra- Thursday sworn in as lieu- August 5 before Union Home Challenging this, the Jose K matter at this stage. Rival P Hailing the court's decision Awareness campaigns have ership in view of Laway's par- vention to the party's stand tenant governor (L-G) of Minister Amit Shah laid the Mani faction filed an appeal J Joseph faction in the on Friday, veteran leader been launched in the area to ticipation in the swearing-in regarding the current political Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir before the sub-court in KC(M) had secured a stay Joseph said Jose Mani has no make people cautious about ceremony of the newly situation and the revocation of union territories of Jammu Reorganisation Bill in Rajya Kattappana in Idukki district. order from the local court position in the party as he did human traffickers, he added. appointed Lieutenant Jammu and Kashmir's special and Kashmir, and Ladakh, Sabha. The court dismissed the against the election of Rajya not agree with its constitution. INX case: Chidambaram fine, govt advocate tells HC India, Germany sign 17 PNS n NEW DELHI if Reddy is unable to reach here MoUs on maritime, agri Solicitor General Tushar Mehta read out from Hyderabad, the board will PNS n NEW DELHI tion on strategic projects, The Delhi High Court was the report of AIIMS Medical Board, set sit on Friday at 10 am and give partnership for green urban informed Friday that former up on the court's order to examine its opinion. Seventeen agreements have mobility, research and devel- finance minister P The interim bail applica- been signed between India opment on artificial intelli- Chidambaram, lodged in Tihar Chidambaram's health condition, and tion was filed in and Germany in the fields of gence and cooperation in the jail in the INX Media money said the Congress leader does not Chidambaram's pending bail agriculture, maritime tech- field of prevention of marine laundering case, is fine and require a sterile environment plea which is listed for hearing nology, ayurveda and yoga litter, it said. does not require hospitalisa- on November 4. among others, the External German Chancellor tion. According to his interim Affairs Ministry said. Angela Merkel, who is on a Solicitor General Tushar ion on Chidambaram's medical due to Crohn's disease which bail plea, he was examined at Five joint declarations of two-day visit to India, said Mehta read out the report of condition. he was diagnosed with in 2017. the All India Institute of intent were also exchanged the agreements prove that ties AIIMS Medical Board, set up Chidambaram has sought The court was informed that Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on between India and Germany, between the countries are on the court's order to exam- interim bail in the case, filed by Chidambaram's weight has October 7 and was prescribed the ministry said in a state- marching ahead in the area of ine Chidambaram's health con- the Enforcement Directorate reduced from 73 kg to 66 kg, an antibiotic and painkillers ment. The joint declarations new and advanced technolo- dition, and said the Congress (ED), on medical grounds say- which showed that his condi- after which the abdominal of intent included coopera- gy. leader does not require a ster- ing his condition is deteriorat- tion was deteriorating in cus- pain subsided. ile environment. ing and he needs to be in a ster- tody. Thereafter, the problem Justice Suresh Kait, who was ile environment. The court in its order direct- recurred on October 22 and he hearing Chidambaram's inter- He has sought interim relief ed the AIIMS medical board to was examined on October 23 im bail plea, directed the Tihar plea after senior advocate Kapil Crohn's disease refers to the for six days to enable him to give opinion on at AIIMS and prescribed a jail superintendent to provide Sibal, representing inflammation of the digestive consult and get examined by Chidambaram's condition, new set of medicines. However, clean and hygienic surround- Chidambaram, said they do tract leading to abdominal his regular doctor, Reddy, at the especially on whether he there was no relief from the ing to the 74-year old Congress not require any further direc- pain, diarrhoea and also weight Asian Institute of requires admission in sterile pain, the application has con- leader as also home-cooked tion. loss. Gastroenterology (AIG) in environment at the hospital. tended. food, mineral water, mosquito The court had on Thursday The high court had said Hyderabad. It asked the AIIMS director Subsequently, he was exam- protection net and repellant. directed the AIIMS director to that the Hyderabad-based gas- He has claimed that he needs to constitute the board by 4 pm ined again at AIIMS on The court also directed that constitute a medical board to troenterologist Nageshwar "urgent medical treatment for and the team of doctors will October 24 and October 26 Chidambaram's medical check give opinion on the health of Reddy, who has been treating the acute and persistent include Reddy. and tests were conducted at up be done regularly. Chidambaram, who is suffer- the Congress leader, be includ- abdominal pain being experi- The court made it clear that Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital The court disposed of the ing from Crohn's disease. ed in the board to give his opin- enced" by him since October 5 the board will meet at 7 pm and on October 28. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Breach most foul War on terror not over yet As WhatsApp tries to undo its shame of snooping malware, questions arise about why civil society was targetted nformation warfare is winning elections, changing regimes and recasting people’s While Baghdadi has been eliminated, the US has to tackle the battle of perceptions in Iopinions and policy across the world. And social media platforms have emerged as the negating the idea that gives rise to forces like the Taliban, IS or Al Qaeda favoured tools given their porosity and vulner- abilities. Hackers are being used to spread mal- ware across the information highway, commis- sioned by vested interests, corporations and even governments, to mine sensitive data. Clearly, social messaging platform WhatsApp has not been able to proof itself from hackers who have injected 1.5 billion phones with sur- BHOPINDER SINGH veillance software despite an update in May. Many experts then had even warned that the military-grade software transmitted through something as basic as a missed S President Donald Trump’s call could now be used by less sophisticated hackers. So it is no surprise that over-enthusiastic and cinemat- the messaging company has now confirmed that an Israeli spyware, called Pegasus, ic description of the end of Islamic State (IS) leader Abu was used by operators to spy on journalists and human rights activists in India. Bakr al-Baghdadi notwithstand- It said it was aware of those targetted and had reached out to them but refused Uing, the global reaction to the latest counter- to put out a number though it claimed it was “not insignificant.” Although the terror operation was more nuanced and bal- anced. The global “war on terror”, which offi- Government has sought a response from WhatsApp and the company itself is cially started in the aftermath of the 9/11 suing NSO, the Israeli firm behind the snooping technology, there are questions attacks, has continuously evolved and mutat- about the nature and intent of the operation. NSO claims that it usually works with ed to include the likes of the IS and has sub- designated subsequent operational initiatives. Governments and its agencies across the world as their big brother. The 1,400 Take for example, Operation Inherent affected users span four continents and include diplomats, political dissidents, Resolve. activists, journalists and senior government officials. Which means that the estab- Irrespective of nomenclature and terror organisations involved, the “war on terror” lishments of nation states were involved in some way. The spyware itself is very has been conducted with numerous interna- effective in profiling a person on both his private and public domains and, there- tional powers, regional nations and sectar- fore, most relied upon as a watchdog. If the user clicks on an exploit link, it allows ian militias, who often worked at cross-pur- poses. This chessboard-like landscape fre- the operator to penetrate security features on the phone without the user’s knowl- quently distracted various forces from edge. It can then control the phone and gain access to information like passwords, focussing on the principal terror organisa- contact lists, calendar events, text messages, mails and percolate to other apps tion ie, IS and, instead, checkmated each other, while delaying the decimation of the loaded on it. Given this pattern, could the India episode really have an official endorse- IS’s infrastructure and leadership. Such an ment of sorts as is being feared? The names of those targetted certainly seem unaligned environment compromised on the to confirm doubts considering that they are all critics of mainstream discourse operational efficacy of the “war on terror” and most importantly allowed social justi- and have been rights champions. Besides stifling dissent has not been restricted fications to the terror organisations to per- to the cyberspace but is now common across India. Apart from journalists who petuate their perverse logic. have been critical of the Government, the list includes activists who are Left-lean- The capture of Osama bin Laden in 2011 sue attacks against us.” He saga- is an important milestone, it was nated the IS when it vacated Iraq did not automatically amount to neutralis- ciously added, “We must also almost foretold with his organ- (after Saddam Hussein’s hang- ing, sympathetic to the Dalits in the Bhima-Koregaon case and even those work- ing the very idea of Al Qaeda, which has since reaffirm that the US is not — isation getting diminished con- ing) at the hands of sectarian ing at the grassroots in Chhattisgarh. Looking back at the harsh crackdowns on survived in various metastasising inspirations and never will be — at war with siderably in the recent past. militias. activists of Bhima Koregaon and charging them with something as serious as sedi- and formats across the world. Ironically, Abu Islam. I’ve made clear, just as IT WAS THE Importantly, the genesis of both As the most dominant inter- tion, the takedown and trolling of anybody who is a truth-seeker, ruining the career Bakr al-Baghdadi was himself taking cover President Bush did shortly after the Al Qaeda earlier and IS later ventionist in global conflicts, the in a territory in the Idlib province that was 9/11, that our war is not against SELFISH SHORT- was based on extreme anti- US has to tackle the battle of per- fate of journalists daring to present an alternative perspective, it takes no rocket controlled by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Islam. Bin Laden was not a Americanism, a sentiment that ceptions in negating the “idea” science to conclude that the move could have been politically motivated. Besides, (HTS), which itself is an affiliate of Al Qaeda. Muslim leader; he was a mass SIGHTEDNESS OF had festered in the region for that gives rise to forces like the the process is costly. If not the Government then at least the ruling BJP comes Even the demise of Bin Laden eight years ago, murderer of Muslims. Indeed, Al THE US THAT long and one that was exploited Taliban, IS or Al Qaeda. The not- the subsequent naming and shaming of his Qaeda has slaughtered scores of by these terror organisations. so-subtle mention of the within the arc of suspicion. Perhaps, that’s the reason Union Communications atrocities and the emergence of the more Muslims in many countries, GERMINATED THE In 1997, Osama bin Laden “Muslim ban” during the presi- and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, too, took a swipe at surveillance drills in the dominant IS formation could not complete- including our own. So his TALIBAN AFTER had said, “As a result of an arro- dential question and answer UPA era, saying they did not even spare former President Pranab Mukherjee. But ly obliterate the “idea” of this terrorist demise should be welcomed by gant atmosphere, the US has session following Baghdadi’s organisation. In the fight against terror, the all who believe in peace and IT VACATED today set a double standard, call- killing was exactly the sort of whataboutery in no way dilutes the bigger picture that regardless of the political maxim, “one terrorist killed gives rise to two human dignity.” AFGHANISTAN IN ing whoever goes against its contextualisation that is unhelp- establishment of the day, each regime, both at home and around the world, is new terrorists”, holds true unless the “idea” No such reassuring tone or injustice a terrorist.” A potent ful, unwarranted and unfair. creating an Orwellian matrix, chipping away at free speech and thinking and track- of terror itself is addressed and not just the emotion was at display in THE EARLY 1990S mix of the prevailing sense of All the historical injustices, foot-soldiers of the “idea.” Many Al Qaeda Trump’s moment when AND THIS IS injustice, ignorance and reli- discrimination and double-stan- ing you down to scare you from exercising basic human rights. The democracy affiliates today bear little resemblance or con- Baghdadi was killed. He gloat- gious benefaction was mali- dards that were committed by that social media has so far guaranteed is actually at most threat on its own turf. nection with each other, let alone any form ed inelegantly about the terror- EXACTLY WHAT ciously invoked by such-like the colonists earlier and by the According to the US-based Forrester report, India is in the list of countries of coordination. Yet, the “idea” has inspired ist “crying, screaming and whim- forces, ably aided by the belliger- US more recently, are the criti- terror organisations in West Africa, North pering” besides adding that GERMINATED THE ence of the US actions that per- cal closure-points that can negate where government surveillance has become a major concern from a data pri- Africa, Somalia, Spain, the Afghan-Pak Baghdadi “died like a dog.” In a IS WHEN IT sisted with the “us versus them” the “idea”, rather than just the vacy perspective. Come January 2020, a new set of rules for platforms that allow region to organisations as far as the polarised world, increasing voic- VACATED IRAQ divide. This fundamental battle elimination of terrorists. History people to send and share messages will mean that they can be monitored and Philippines. es of “us versus them” played out of perceptions between the US’ of all successful counter-insur- Former US President Barack Obama was openly. This conveniently and (AFTER SADDAM efforts and the locals in conflict gency closures in the world intercepted in the name of national security and controlling misinformation. It now more restrained, realistic and clinical in han- unfairly lumped people togeth- zones is an age-old one with point out the change in percep- wants WhatsApp to use automated tools for messages so that, like China, it can dling the “taking out” of Osama bin Laden er by virtue of their religiosity, HUSSEIN’S America repeatedly displaying tion of the locals, which then take down specific messages and even trace them back to the original sender. as he presumably realised both the enormi- nationality or even the topical HANGING) AT THE very limited and selfish objec- results in the suffocation of any ty of the act and yet the limitations of the status as US “allies.” In this tives, then bolting out immedi- local support system for the ter- It is this that has sparked fears of a witch-hunt. State-sponsored snooping may same in ending the “war on terror” that backdrop, the opportunity to HANDS OF ately on achieving them and ror infrastructure to survive. not affect the common man so much, except for mapping his lifestyle and behav- necessitated a more fundamental change of honour the moment by talking SECTARIAN leaving a dangerous vacuum Till that happens, the killing of ioural choices, but clearly discourages the expression of a thinking mind. The societal perceptions. Obama had recognised about the regressive “idea” that MILITIAS that is often filled by the likes of any terrorist, however senior in Supreme Court had said that privacy is “the constitutional core of human digni- the importance of remaining “inclusive” and besets terrorism in a sensitive IS. This selfish short-sightedness ranking, is still just a statistic. not giving into blustering rhetoric when he way was lost to the usual urgency of the US is what germinated the (The writer, a military veter- ty.” But given the targetted breaches, that dignity has been compromised. presciently stated that “his (Osama’s) death of self-aggrandisement by Taliban after it vacated an, is a former Lt Governor of does not mark the end of our effort. There’s Trump. Afghanistan in the early 1990s Andaman & Nicobar Islands Bold reproach no doubt that Al Qaeda will continue to pur- While the end of Baghdadi and this is exactly what germi- and Puducherry) China has been poking the elephant all too much. S O U N D BITE The MEA statement was rightfully strident Taxi companies have been All Opposition parties have We don't want to be in such a When our athletes represent he dragon will continue to spew fire and directed to not surge prices gathered at one platform to weather outside in the field for our country in a foreign speak in a forked tongue. All of India’s efforts during the odd-even drive. I also give a message to PM Khan six or seven hours. Three land, more Indians should to contain China vis-a-vis Pakistan through urge all auto-rickshaw drivers to that the time has come for hours a game we are playing visit these events to cheer T strictly run by meter. him to step down. and three hours of practice. for them, to motivate them. “informal” and “friendly summits” and engage in the practical context of economics beyond pol- Delhi Chief Minister PML-N president Bangladesh coach Bollywood actor —Arvind Kejriwal —Russell Domingo —Amitabh Bachchan itics have yielded little result. For China again blew —Shehbaz Sharif hot on the Union Territory status given to Ladakh and termed the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir “unlawful and void.” It went even fur- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR ther to claim that Ladakh now “includes” some Kashmir saga tem only for trade activities, abol- of China’s territory in its administrative jurisdic- Gurudas Dasgupta: A doyen of trade union ishing it from manufacture and tion. Not only this, it said the FATF (Financial Action Task Force), the money laun- service sector. In such a scenario, dering watchdog, had no business to blacklist nations but should help them counter Sir — This refers to the editori- only two basic GST rates of 10 and al, “Unwelcome visit” (October ith the demise of communist leader Gurudas 25 per cent can replace the vari- terrorist funding and networks. As the statements were issued in rapid succes- 30). Post the abrogation of Article Dasgupta, the Indian trade union movement has ous GST slabs. Increasing the GST sion, China proved that Pakistan would be its all-weather friend and a potent coun- 370, a clampdown in the Valley Wlost a doyen. Known for his oratory skills, for gold, silver and diamonds to terweight against India. The Government understands the need for such postur- was in order but it cannot be pro- Dasgupta spent three terms in the Rajya Sabha and two 10 per cent may not result in dou- ing and accommodates China despite that. It doesn’t even officially comment longed beyond a point. The in the Lok Sabha. As the general secretary of the All India ble taxation. Cess should be Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) per- Trade Union Council (AITUC), he transformed the lesser- replaced by additional GST slabs; on China’s own controversial moves and decisions and has been clarifying that haps feared a political whiplash known trade union into a major force, even surpassing the petrol and diesel should also the upgraded status of Ladakh didn’t automatically mean a change on the Line and adverse impact on its Communist Party of India (Marxist)’s Centre of Indian Trade come under the GST system. of Actual Control (LAC). So this constant needling was impetus enough to give prospects in the Maharashtra Unions (CITU) in membership. He was the man who Madhu Agrawal and Haryana Assembly elections. brought unity of all trade unions, including the Bharatiya Delhi a strong rejoinder to Beijing and ask it to refrain from commenting on our inter- Its political bravado was evi- Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) and the Indian National Trade Union gation of bureaucrats in the committee along with late nal matters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, has been facing heat from the dently short-lived. Congress (INTUC) during the UPA Government and organ- CPI(M) leader Somnath Chatterjee. Unhappy with the con- Irresponsible leader Opposition for not raising with Chinese President Xi Jinping the pro-democracy But having now felt the grow- ised a nation-wide strike that saw the participation of more clusions of the JPC, Dasgupta even wrote an alternative ing national unease through the than 20 crore workers from the public sector. report, naming a couple of individuals which the official protests being muzzled in Hong Kong, human rights violations in Xinjiang, con- Assembly election results, the As far as his parliamentary career is concerned, report left out. The alleged 2G scam saw the best of Sir — It isn’t surprising that tinued oppression in Tibet and Beijing’s shenanigans in South China Sea. So this BJP must realise the futility of Dasgupta’s turning point came in the early 1990s when Dasgupta as a lawmaker. He was the most active mem- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will response showed that we have a backbone at least and won’t allow walkovers. extending the siege in the Valley. he raised the Harshad Mehta scandal in Parliament, expos- ber of the JPC on 2G, the first Left leader, who accused skip the 10-day agitation organised The visit of MPs from the ing several irregularities. The scam shook the securities former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of “dereliction by his party to protest against key It is surprising that China, which till now had been more nuanced, resorted European Union (EU) to get a market and forced the then Narasimha Rao Government of duty” and finally gave a long dissent note as the PC issues under the Modi to provocation so soon after the Modi-Xi summit. India must raise China’s occu- “first-hand feel” of the ground sit- to set up a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to probe Chacko-led panel’s report was favourable to the Government. The timing of his pation of about 38,000 sq km of Aksai Chin and 5,800 sq km in Shaksgam Valley uation or any other ploy will only the issue. He was a member of the JPC on the securities Government. current “meditation trip” has raised help to the extent of buying time. scam that was headed by Congressman Ram Niwas Abhijit Roy eyebrows. That Rahul will miss out of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and question vehemently its claims over Otherwise, it will compound the Mirdha. His party colleagues still recall his fiery interro- Jamshedpur on a golden opportunity to con- large parts of Arunachal Pradesh. China approached the Security Council despite burden of remedy. front the Modi Government speaks violating its principles. It violated the status quo by annexing a part of Kashmir International opinion is fick- volumes not only about his polit- le; though it is favourable today, Simplify GST norms way of false claim of input tax amount for an entity in case the ical inexperience but also his in 1963, building the Karakoram highway through what it calls “disputed” terri- it can abruptly change tomorrow. credit (ITC), which includes cap- supplier has not uploaded rele- inability to lead the party. tory for its convenience and more recently the corridor project in PoK. Though The sooner we move on to the ping the number of invoices in vant invoice. Sweta the bilateral relationship has been swinging from cooperative to competitive bouts, next phase the quicker we can put Sir — Recent media reports have tune with business turnover. All such steps will rather fur- Via email the Kashmir episode behind us. mentioned the steps taken to The Government has already ther complicate the already-cum- New Delhi would do well to parry Beijing’s diplomatic blows with its own strate- R Narayanan check large-scale evasion of the amended the rules to restrict the bersome GST system. A simpler Send your feedback to: gic ones, like excluding Huawei from 5G. Our market force will neutralise hypocrisy. Mumbai Goods and Services Tax (GST) by ITC to 20 per cent of the eligible way may be to retain the ITC sys- [email protected] HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN POINTCOUNTERPOINT A vital foreign INDIA ANNOUNCED ESTABLISHMENT OF J&K AND LADAKH IT (CHINA) HAS ALSO ILLEGALLY ACQUIRED INDIAN UNION TERRITORIES WHICH INCLUDED SOME OF CHINA'S TERRITORIES FROM POK UNDER THE SO-CALLED policy tool TERRITORY INTO ITS ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION. CHINA-PAKISTAN BOUNDARY AGREEMENT OF 1963. India’s climate change fight gives it an opportunity —CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN —EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON to broaden its global sphere of influence and GENG SHUANG RAVEESH KUMAR deepen bilateral ties in many strategic areas Govt must learn to let PSUs go SOURAJIT AIYER Privatisation and controls can’t go hand-in-hand. The Centre’s instinct to retain its hold on PSUs limate change has woven itself into India’s foreign policy in recent years, right from its leadership to operationalise the indirectly should give way to wholesome transfer of ownership and authority to private investors CInternational Solar Alliance (ISA), to Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the climate threat at the World Economic Forum (WEF), and the UN General Assembly (UNGA), or the Indian Navy posi- tioning itself as a relief-services provider during natural disasters in the region. Historically, economic growth had been critical for nations with large populations, given the massive burden of job creation that they have. However, due to its susceptibility to cli- mate risks owing to the diverse ecology and geography, India was compelled to take cognisance of environmental degradation and climate change that arise due to our current model of economic growth. Moreover, participating in global climate discourses not only gives the country resources to tackle those risks, it also gives UTTAM GUPTA India an opportunity to enlarge its role on the world stage. India’s foreign policy outreach itself has seen a renewed boost n the Budget presented on July 5, Union under its current Government, focussing on a multi-polar engage- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ment model. It deepened its ties with larger global powers like Russia, Iannounced disinvestment of the the US, Japan and China while also taking firm steps of friend- Government’s shareholding in public sector undertakings (PSUs) to a level below 51 per cent ship with the middle-level powers like Australia, the European Union, on a “case-by-case” basis. The Cabinet Committee the ASEAN under its ‘Act East’ policy, South Asia under its on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is expected to ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, the Middle East under its ‘Link West’ approve this policy soon. policy and with Africa, by setting up the India-Africa Forum. Climate The 51 per cent threshold is very crucial as change cooperation has been on the agenda on many occasions shareholding at this level or above enables the in the bilateral meets with most of these countries. One of the objec- Government to have majority ownership and tives for this was to convey India’s pro-activeness in taking the control over the undertaking. If the holding is climate discourse forward, especially as it was presumed this role reduced to below 51 per cent, this will lead to would be largely limited to the developed countries. It also reaf- relinquishment of majority ownership and con- firms India’s standing as a responsible global actor, ultimately augur- trol, or privatisation in plain words. This will be transformative — a bold reform indeed. But, hold ing well for its role on the world stage. your breath, there is a caveat appended to it. India is positioned to leverage climate change-related policy In the Budget speech, Sitharaman had in furthering its geopolitical outreach with the developed countries, explained that the intent was to change the extant especially those making concerted efforts to address this risk. That policy of the Government “directly” holding 51 would give it better mileage to deepen those bilateral ties into fur- per cent or above in a PSU to one whereby its ther areas of strategic cooperation, be it investment, trade, defence total holding, “direct” and “indirect,” is main- or counter-terrorism. In short, climate can be the fodder to cre- tained at 51 per cent. This caveat changes the ate further dividends from those relationships. A pertinent exam- entire complexion of the stated intent. So, what THE ONLY CASE ple is India’s ties with France, which strengthened across multi- is “indirect” holding? To illustrate, let us take the case of the Indian WHERE THE MODI ple sectors following their cooperation to set up the ISA. GOVERNMENT Apart from developed nations, the fight against climate change Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). In addition to its direct shareholding of 51.5 per cent, the Union HAS SHOWN THE gives India leverage with the developing countries as well. Since Government has majority shares (above 51 per GUMPTION TO GO it could never match China’s wallet when it came to funding hard cent) in a number of other PSUs which in turn, FOR STRATEGIC dipping below 51 per cent and the taking should be made taking into THDC India will remain with the infrastructure in low-income nations in Asia, Africa or Latin America, hold shares in IOCL. Thus, Life Insurance DISINVESTMENT IN undertaking stripped off the PSU tag, account the circumstances facing it and Union Government (albeit indirectly). New Delhi resorted to soft infrastructure building in key areas like Corporation (LIC), which is 100 per cent owned THE TRUE SENSE it can avoid coming under the scanner in the overriding interest of maintain- The only case where the Modi health and education with such partners. by the Centre, holds 6.5 per cent shares in IOCL. OF THE TERM of the statutory watchdogs like the ing its health, competitiveness and Government has shown gumption to go Climate change cooperation now offers the country another The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) IS IN ITS DECISION Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), growth. Its fate can’t be tied to that of for strategic disinvestment in the true avenue in this soft diplomacy approach and expands its geopo- which is 63 per cent owned by the Government, TO SELL Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), any other PSU which the Government sense of the term is in its decision to sell litical influence with the developing world. At the global climate nego- holds 14 per cent shares in IOCL. Likewise, Oil Comptroller and Auditor General wants to control. all of its 53.29 per cent shareholding in India Limited (OIL) which is 60 per cent owned ALL OF ITS (CAG). But, continuous interference by The very concept of looking at indi- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited tiations, India has pursued a policy of common but differentiated 53.29 PER CENT responsibilities when it comes to emissions, the aim being to hold by the Government, holds 5 per cent shares in the political brass and bureaucrats rect control to arrive at a decision on (BPCL) — the refiner and retailer of IOCL. SHAREHOLDING can’t be ruled out. Hence, the strategic disinvestment militates against this petroleum products — to a private the developed countries more responsible owing to their decades- The “indirect” shareholding of the Union IN BHARAT investor will think many times before fundamental tenet. investor. This will result in transfer of long industrialisation drive. Thus, just like it was a flag-bearer of Government in IOCL via its holdings in the three PETROLEUM taking the plunge. The instinct of the Government to the ownership and management con- the developing world during the Cold War era’s Non-Aligned other PSUs, viz LIC, ONGC and OIL, works out CORPORATION A major reason as to why last year retain control even while executing its trol — lock, stock and barrel — to the Movement (NAM), it is now seen as a flag-bearer for the devel- to 18.3 per cent (6.5x1 + 14x0.63 + 5x0.6). LIMITED TO A the sale of Air India could not go strategic disinvestment plans is dis- acquirer. oping countries at the global climate table. However, when it comes to control or ability to PRIVATE through had to do with the cernible even in its previous actions. This has generated huge interest An issue that remains in this context is the intertwining of India’s influence decisions of IOCL, the “indirect” INVESTOR. Government’s decision then to retain 24 During 2017-18, it sold 51.11 per cent among all global energy majors like global climate agenda with energy security, to meet the energy needs contribution will be 25.5 per cent (6.5x1 + 14x1 THIS WILL RESULT per cent shareholding, which discour- of its shareholding in Hindustan Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia), Total SA of its billion-plus population. While energy poverty is as impor- + 5x1) as the predominant view of the majority aged bidders (this anomaly has now Petroleum Corporation Limited (France), ExxonMobil (USA), Royal shareholder, that is the Centre in LIC, ONGC and IN TRANSFER OF been corrected with the offer of 100 per (HPCL) to ONGC. In 2018-19, it sold Dutch Shell (UK/Netherlands), BP Plc tant an issue as economic growth to India, its climate agenda must THE OWNERSHIP become more expansive. Other sectors should be part of the coun- OIL, would prevail. Including “indirect,” the effec- cent of its shareholding under the sale 52.63 per cent of its shareholding in (UK) and so on. tive control of the Union Government in IOCL AND plan during the current year). Rural Electrification Corporation Post-acquisition by any of these try’s agenda in its climate negotiations. One example is agricul- is 77 per cent (51.5 per cent+25.5 per cent). MANAGEMENT With change of policy stance to (REC) to Power Finance Corporation giants, BPCL will become an integral ture, critical for a country where a large proportion of the work- With these numbers in the backdrop, what CONTROL — retain 51 per cent shareholding (albeit (PFC). part of the global supply chain and will force is still farm-dependent. It is also a major cause of emissions the Finance Minister is alluding to is that the LOCK, STOCK AND direct plus indirect) in PSUs up for Though touted as good examples of be able to operate free from all encum- and a victim of climate risks. In conclusion, climate change is now “direct” shareholding of the Government in IOCL BARREL — TO THE strategic sale — the reluctance among strategic sale, in reality it was not so, as brances, take quick decisions and run a vital tool in India’s geopolitical efforts. It gives the country an can be reduced from the existing 51.5 per cent ACQUIRER investors will be even greater. This will even after relinquishing 51 per cent plus efficiently as per global standards for opportunity to broaden its sphere of influence and deepen its bilat- to 25.5 per cent. With this, technically though also affect the Government’s ability to shareholding, the Government contin- delivering low cost and best quality eral ties in various strategic areas. Moreover, it allows it to achieve it may have changed its status to that of a minor- fetch a good price though this can’t by ues to exercise full control (albeit indi- products. foreign policy gains without the commensurate need to always ity shareholder with a mere 25.5 per cent hold- itself be an objective of strategic sale. rectly) over HPCL/REC by virtue of The Government should follow the expand the security domain, which had traditionally been one pil- ing, including the “indirect” control will still give Collateral damage has to do with being majority owner in the acquirer BPCL model for undertaking disinvest- lar for expanding foreign relations. As climate negotiations become it a majority share of 51 per cent. the Government losing policy space namely, ONGC/PFC. ment of all other PSUs. Its instinct to Thus, contrary to what one may infer from with regard to its future course of action During the current year also, it is retain control, by hook or by crook, more enmeshed in global geopolitics, it would help India further a plain reading of the numbers that the Modi on undertakings whose continued continuing with this strategy as reflect- should give way to wholesome trans- solidify its brand as a responsible global actor. But the true test Government has taken a bold decision to priva- majority ownership is necessary for ed in its decision to sell all of its 100 per fer of ownership and authority to pri- for India would be the quantum of climate finance flows it is able tise IOCL, in reality it is not so. With the exercising “indirect” control over the cent stake in North Eastern Electric vate investors. to win from the developed countries. The largest multilateral cli- Government continuing to retain overarching said PSU (IOCL is an example) to the Power Corporation (NEEPCO) and 75 While being in the best interest of mate fund, the Green Climate Fund, has a limit for India which is control, the very purpose of the exercise — which required extent. per cent in THDC India Limited. the undertaking, this will also garner far dwarfed by its actual requirements to address climate risks. is to entice a strategic investor to come and trans- If, at some future point of time, it These shares will be picked up by required resources for the exchequer at Time will tell how much dividend was realised by leveraging cli- form the way an enterprise is run, make it grow wants to undertake privatisation of say National Thermal Power Corporation a time when it is facing a huge short- mate change in India’s geopolitical strategy. faster and enhance its competitiveness in an OIL, it won’t be able to do it as that will (NTPC) and NHPC Limited respective- fall in tax collection even as expendi- (The writer is an author and consultant with a leading increasingly challenging world — will be defeat- have the inevitable effect of losing con- ly which are majority owned by the ture continues to grow. business insights portal) ed. trol over IOCL as well. Government. So, post-divestment, the (The writer is a New Delhi-based True, with the Government’s shareholding A decision with regard to an under- ownership and control of NEEPCO and policy analyst) A friendship fuelled by energy and regional security While energy security is a crucial aspect of India's relationship with Saudi Arabia, the cooperation between the two nations has now progressed to strategic cooperation and defence ties facility in Padur, Karnataka. These sion on Jammu & Kashmir has done thirds of its oil imports and is home is forcing India and Saudi Arabia to Arabia relations might not be ener- Military Industries (GAMI) and investments are a way to rope in big nothing to harm India’s relations to millions of NRIs. come closer. Ideology and politics gy ties or search for legitimacy Department of Defence Production, Indian refiners as customers. India with Muslim countries. Saudi Arabia as a leading Islamic are in the back seat and economics from the country that is custodian Ministry of Defence. has huge energy needs and Gulf pro- “On the economic front, Modi nation and the custodian of the two is the driver of the relationship.” of the two holy mosques. It is strate- Cooperation in civil aviation was ducers like Saudi Arabia are keen to is probably hoping to inject momen- holy mosques, Harmain Shareefain Bilateral trade is $27.5 billion, gic cooperation and defence ties. also discussed and Saudi Arabia help satisfy this demand. tum into planned Saudi invest- and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, can offer mostly in petroleum products, in The Strategic Partnership looks to increase business to its flag Ellen R Wald, president of ments in India’s refining and petro- India its support on the Kashmir favour of Saudi Arabia and $5 bil- Council chaired by Modi and Saudi carrier Saudia. AVEEK SEN Transversal Consulting, says, “Saudi chemicals sector, reportedly worth issue. lion in favour of India. Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammad bin Colby Connelly, research asso- Aramco is a major supplier of oil to tens of billions of dollars. Saudi Ashok K Behuria, senior fellow is now looking to invest $100 billion Salman was established during this ciate at the Arab Gulf States Institute ndia, along with China, is among India. The sanctions on Iranians Aramco is negotiating the purchase and coordinator of the South Asia in India, a country with a huge mid- visit. India and Saudi Arabia will in Washington, who works on the those nations that have good rela- have only increased Saudi Arabia’s of a sizeable portion of Reliance Centre at New Delhi-based think dle-class of 250-300 million people. have their first-ever joint naval political economy of the GCC States, Itions with both Saudi Arabia and importance as a reliable source of oil Industries’ refining and petrochem- tank Institute for Defence Studies Though at present the Gross exercise in December. An MoU on says, “The Indian civil aviation Iran. This helps them to diversify to the growing Indian market. At the ical business, while teaming up and Analyses (IDSA) says this point Domestic Product (GDP) growth cooperation in defence production market is huge for Saudi Arabia’s their oil imports, especially after the same time, Aramco sees India as an with Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc to set up a of view is flawed. He says that “we rate of the India has slipped to five was also signed. efforts to make Saudia, its national US withdrew sanctions waivers for important growth area and is look- massive refinery in Maharashtra. should stop looking at India-Saudi per cent in the first quarter of the Talmiz Ahmad, former Indian carrier, profitable by 2020. Saudia’s oil imports from Iran. Energy secu- ing to grow its investment in the “Moreover, Modi’s visit — pre- relations from the narrow prism of financial year, the lowest in over six ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman acquisition of more than 60 new rity is a crucial aspect of Prime country in the refining sector.” ceded a few weeks earlier by Kashmir or Indo-Pak relations. years, there are hectic efforts being and the UAE, says, “The strategic fuel-efficient Airbus A320 family air- Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Hasan Alhassan, associate fellow National Security Advisor (NSA) India and Saudi Arabia are enhanc- made by the Government to ensure dimension of the ties is important. craft will surely bolster its capabili- Saudi Arabia. India gets 18 per cent on Gulf-South Asia relations at the Ajit Doval’s appearance in Riyadh — ing strategic dialogue. The India- economic recovery through concert- India-Saudi ties have been institu- ty to compete in this market. Aside of its crude oil and 22 per cent of its International Institute for Strategic also appears to carry a security com- Saudi relationship is a multi-layered ed fiscal reforms. tionalised. A strategic platform for from the enormous amount of direct Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Studies, says, “By inviting Prime ponent in the form of joint naval strategic relationship with energy, The Indian economy is at the dialogue between the NSAs has air traffic between the kingdom and requirements from the kingdom. Minister Modi to deliver the keynote exercises and cooperation agree- investment and defence cooperation $2.7 trillion mark and Finance been created. The relationship has India on a daily basis, Saudia may A memorandum of understand- address at its apex economic sum- ments in the area of defence pro- in its purview.” Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved from one dependent on also seek to compete with Qatar ing (MoU) was signed between mit, Saudi Arabia wants to showcase curement.” Against the backdrop of Qamar Agha, retired professor expects it to grow to $5 trillion by energy sales.” Airways and UAE-based airlines as Aramco and Indian Strategic to the world the strength of its grow- the drone-and-missile attacks on of West Asia Studies at Jamia Millia 2024-25. Also, over 2.6 million An MoU has even been signed a transit point for journeys between Petroleum Reserves Limited ing relations with India, a key Saudi Aramco in September, New Islamia University, says that “until Indians work in Saudi Arabia and concerning collaboration in military India and North America.” (ISPRL). Aramco can sell Indian emerging power. In return, the visit Delhi is anxious to avoid military now, Saudi Arabia looked at India send home remittances to the tune acquisition, industries, research, (The writer is a journalist who refiners a portion of the 4.6 million will enable Modi to claim that his escalation in the Gulf, a region that through the Pakistan prism but of $10 billion or more annually. development and technology specialises in geopolitics of India’s barrels of oil stored at the ISPRL Government’s controversial deci- supplies India with almost two that’s in the past now. Globalisation The main driver in India-Saudi between Saudi General Authority of neighbourhood and cyber security) HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE Maruti ups sales in Oct; M&M, Toyota to do well PNS n NEW DELHI the last few months of slow- Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) posted a down. It was quite encourag- Automobile manufacturers, growth of 4.5 per cent in its ing to see the marked including Maruti Suzuki improvement in customer India, Mahindra & Mahindra domestic wholesales. This is the orders on account of festive and Toyota Kirloskar Motor, first time in the last seven months season," he said. on Friday reported improved New entrant MG Motor sales in October driven by fes- that the company has seen an India reported retail sales of tive season demand amid a increase in its domestic sales 3,536 units of its SUV Hector TVS Motor sales prolonged slowdown in the in October. down 19 pc in sector. In the two wheeler segment, The country's largest car- "The festive month of 12,606 units in the corre- Bajaj Auto reported a dip of 13 October maker Maruti Suzuki India October was excellent for sponding month last year. per cent in the domestic sales NEW DELHI: TVS Motor Co on (MSI) posted a growth of 4.5 Mahindra, with retail volume Toyota Kirloskar had at 2,78,776 units as against Friday reported a 18.83 per per cent in its domestic exceeding wholesale by reported total sales of 10,203 3,19,942 in October last year. cent decline in total sales in wholesales at 1,44,277 units in approximately 40 per cent. units in September this year. Similarly, TVS Motor October at 3,23,368 units. The October as against 1,38,100 This robust retail performance Commenting on the sales Company reported 25.45 per company, which primarily units in same period last year. was contributed by both pas- performance, TKM Deputy cent decline in domestic two- makes two-wheelers and This is the first time in the senger and commercial vehi- Managing Director N Raja wheeler sales at 2,52,684 units three-wheelers, had sold last seven months that the cles," M&M Chief of Sales and said customer demand wit- as compared to 3,38,988 in the 3,98,427 units in the same company has seen an increase Marketing, Automotive nessed a spike in the festive year-ago period. month last year, TVS Motor in its domestic sales. Division, Veejay Ram Nakra season, especially during Commercial vehicle maker Company said in a statement. Despite being in the nega- said. Dhanteras and Diwali. Ashok Leyland reported Total two-wheeler sales during tive territory, Mahindra & Similarly, Toyota Kirloskar "The boost in customer domestic sales of 9,074 units the month stood at 3,08,161 Mahindra managed to arrest Motor reported 6 per cent sentiments has enabled an last month as compared to units as against 3,84,307 units decline in sales, posting 11 per month as compared to 55,350 In September the company per cent in domestic sales at decline in domestic sales at upward trend in our sales 14,341 units in the year-ago in October 2018, down 19.81 cent dip at 49,193 units last units in October 2018. had reported a decline of 21 40,692 units. 11,866 units as compared to performance as compared to month, down 37 per cent. per cent. Domestic two- wheeler sales stood at 2,52,684 units last month as compared to 3,38,988 units in NSE asks October 2018, a decline of Sanjeev Nandan Oil block bid under revamped rules 25.45 per cent, it added. Total members to exports increased 20 per cent to 69,339 units last month as safeguard compared with 57,926 units in Sahai takes charge almost flops; gets 8 bids for 7 blocks October 2018. investor data PNS n NEW DELHI The block in as Power Secretary PNS n NEW DELHI Rajasthan saw India's offer of seven oil Amid instances of fraudsters blocks on revamped licence competition from PNS n NEW DELHI collecting investors' infor- terms attracted just eight bids ONGC and OIL but mation, the NSE has asked from state-owned firms the five in Madhya Sanjeev Nandan Sahai has trading members to take including six single bids in assumed charge as Secretary of steps to safeguard data of the the latest licensing round Pradesh and one in the Power Ministry on Friday. clients registered with them ignored by both private and West Bengal saw "Sanjeev Nandan Sahai and not to share such data foreign companies. assumed charge as Secretary, with unauthorised persons. The Directorate General of single bids from GST collections Ministry of Power here today. The move comes after Sebi Hydrocarbons (DGH) in a ONGC, DGH said Prior to this, he was serving as communicated to the NSE statement said state-owned Oil remain subdued at the Special Secretary in the that certain fraudsters are and Natural Gas Corporation Rs 95,380 cr in Oct Ministry of Power," the ministry collecting data of clients who (ONGC) bid for all the seven Pradesh fall in the Vindhyan NEW DELHI: The Goods and said in a statement. are already into trading in blocks while Oil India Ltd basin which is a category-II Services Tax (GST) collection Sahai is a UT cadre IAS offi- exchanges and send them (OIL) put in an offer for one of the bids would be under- panies have another opportu- basin, Bengal Purnea basin is in October declined to Rs cer of 1986 batch. He has also bulk messages on the pretext block at the close of bidding on taken in a time-bound man- nity to take part in the blos- category-III area where no 95,380 crore, as against Rs served as Additional Secretary Sanjeev Nandan Sahai of providing investment tips Thursday. ner." soming Indian exploration and exploration has happened so 1,00,710 crore in the same in the Ministry of Power from and lure them to invest in The block in Rajasthan saw The fourth round of bidding production sector," the DGH far. month a year ago, as per May,2018 to July, 2019, accord- Government, Chairman of the their bogus firms by promis- competition from ONGC and under OALP had the lowest said in the statement. Under OALP, companies are government data released on ing to the statement. Chandigarh Housing Board, ing huge profits. Sebi, further, OIL but the five in Madhya number of blocks. While the OALP-IV was the first round allowed to carve out areas they Friday. This is the third Along with these, Sahai has Finance Secretary in the said there is a need to create Pradesh and one in West first round got 110 bids for 55 on revamped terms approved want to explore oil and gas in. consecutive month when GST held several other important Government of NCT of Delhi, awareness among investors Bengal saw single bids from blocks, the second round in February 2019. Companies can put in an mop-up remained below the positions in the Union as well as among others. Sahai has suc- about such incidents. ONGC, DGH said. attracted 33 bids for 14 blocks. DGH said that unlike previ- expression of interest (EoI) for Rs 1 lakh crore mark, despite state governments. These include ceeded Subhash Chandra Garg, Consequently, NSE asked "Seven onland blocks were The third round saw 42 bids ous rounds where blocks were any area throughout the year October being a festive month. DG(Additional Secretary equiv- who retired on Thursday. Garg, all members "to sensitise their on offer (in the fourth round of for 23 blocks. In the previous awarded to companies offering but such interests are accumu- The revenue collection in alent) and Additional Secretary who is a former finance secretary clients and create awareness" Open Acreage Licensing three rounds together, 87 a maximum share of oil and gas lated thrice in a year. The areas September stood at Rs 91,916 in the Ministry of Commerce had sought voluntary retire- on the issue. "Further, mem- Policy) with an area of approx blocks have been awarded cov- to the government, blocks in lit- sought are then put on auction. crore. "The gross GST revenue and Industry, Principal Secretary ment, which was approved by bers are advised to take nec- 18,500 sq km," DGH said. "The ering an area of 1.18 lakh sq tle or unexplored category-II The fifth cycle of submitting collected in the month of in the Home Department, the government. Garg was to essary steps to safeguard data results demonstrate continued km. and III basins will be awarded EoIs is currently going on till October, 2019 is Rs 95,380 Chairman and MD of Delhi retire on October 31, 2020. of clients/investors registered interest of established players in "Expression of interest sub- to companies offering to do November 30, 2019, and would crore of which CGST is Rs Transport Corporation, Garg was transferred from with them and not to share or Indian E&P (exploration and mission window for the OALP- maximum exploration pro- be followed by the sixth cycle 17,582 crore, SGST is Rs Secretary-cum-Commissioner the Finance Ministry to the reveal such data to unautho- production) with bids received V bid round is open till gramme. from December 1, 2019, till 23,674 crore, IGST is Rs Transport for Delhi Power Ministry as Secretary. rised persons," it added. for all 7 blocks. The evaluation November 30, 2019, and com- While blocks in Madhya March 31, 2020, DGH said. 46,517 crore (including Rs 21,446 crore collected on imports) and Cess is Rs 7,607 crore (including Rs 774 crore India, Germany JSW Energy collected on imports)," the Laurus Labs' PAT jumps 1st export preparedness finance ministry said in a for resuming profit up statement. It further said the total number of GSTR 3B talks for free 12 pc at Rs index to rank states, returns (summary of self- to Rs 57 crore in Q2 assessed return) filed for the trade with EU n 353 cr in Q2 month of September (up to PNS HYDERABAD UTs likely in January October 30) was 73.83 lakh. PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI Laurus Labs Ltd on Friday PNS n NEW DELHI India and Germany have announced that its profit after JSW Energy on Friday post- VE Commercial agreed to deepen efforts to tax (PAT) for the quarter ed about 12 % rise in consol- The government is likely to Vehicles total sales resume stalled negotiations ended September 30, 2019 idated net profit at Rs 353 release the first index to rank decline 37 pc in Oct for a free trade agreement was up by 249 per cent to Rs crore for the September quar- states and Union territories between India and the 56.6 crore against Rs 16.2 ter of this fiscal mainly due to based on their preparedness to NEW DELHI: VE Commercial European Union (EU), a joint crore during the correspond- lower fuel and finance cost. promote exports, an official Vehicles Ltd, a Volvo Group statement said on Friday. ing period last fiscal. The company had reported said. Besides overall ranking, it and Eicher Motors joint The statement was issued The total revenue grew by 21 a profit of Rs 316 crore in the The exercise would help in will also be there for coastal venture, on Friday reported a after the meeting between per cent to Rs 712 crore against year-ago period, a BSE filing promoting healthy competi- states, landlocked states and 37.2 per cent decline in total Prime Minister Narendra Rs 588 crore during Q2 FY' 19, said. The profit in April- tion among states and UTs to hilly states. sales at 3,755 units in Modi and German a statement issued by the city September also rose to Rs work on parameters for pro- According to experts, the October. The company had Chancellor Angela Merkel drug-maker said. 597.36 crore from Rs 545.13 moting the country's exports, exercise would help in giving sold 5,980 units in October here. "Both sides confirmed the CEO of Laurus Labs crore a year ago. which is one of the key indi- a direction to states and UTs last year, VE Commercial importance of a balanced free Satyanarayana Chava said in maceutical ingredient) division '20," he said. Total revenue during the cators for boosting economic to work on their policies and Vehicles Ltd (VECV) said in a trade agreement between India the statement that the perfor- showed a strong growth dur- On the regulatory side, the quarter under review fell 13 growth. infrastructure to attract both statement. Eicher branded and the EU and agreed to mance during the quarter ing the quarter on the back of drug-maker received EIRs per cent to Rs 2,232 crore The index will rank them investors and exporters. trucks and buses recorded deepen efforts to restart nego- shows the ability to execute the increase in new product addi- (establishment inspection from Rs 2,568 crore in the on some key parameters such "It would give an empirical sales of 3,681 units in October tiations between the EU and long-term strategy of the com- tions, with oncology and syn- report) for Units 1 and 3. Unit year-ago period mainly due to as business environment, tool to states and UTs for as compared to 5,826 units in India on the Bilateral Trade pany with enhanced revenue thesis maintaining their 4 successfully completed its decline in fuel cost. infrastructure, transport con- introspection for their export the same month last year, a and Investment Agreement from formulations business growth momentum. With the maiden USFDA (United States The fuel cost for the quar- nectivity, access to finance, preparedness. Exporters will decline of 30.8 per cent, it (BTIA)," the statement said. contributing positively to both impending shift in the treat- Food and Drug ter fell 26 per cent year-on- export infrastructure and also get a direction and guide- added. Volvo Trucks recorded Talks for the pact have been topline and margins. ment regimen in South Africa, Administration) audit with nil year to Rs 983 crore primari- trade support, the official said. line," Professor at Indian sales of 74 units last month as held up since May 2013 as "We have recorded robust g we are witnessing a slowdown observations and also received ly due to moderation in the Both the Niti Aayog and the Institute of Foreign Trade against 154 units in October both sides failed to bridge gaps owth across most of our divi- in sales in ARV (anti-rabies EIR during the quarter, the imported coal prices, the com- commerce ministry is working (IIFT) Rakesh Mohan Joshi 2018, down 51.9 per cent. on crucial issues. sions. The API (active phar- vaccine) API business for FY release said. pany said. on this index. said. DBS, Nasscom open digital China rolls out nationwide 5G telecom services PNS n BEIJING a trade and technology war China and the with Washington, is hoping to literacy centre China's three major state-run US have been woo India and other countries telecom operators have unveiled with its 5G telecom technology. PNS n NEW DELHI their superfast 5G network fighting for China and the US have been across the country, as the leadership in fighting for leadership in the DBS Asia Hub 2 (DAH2) in Communist giant aims at the technology technology sector in recent partnership with Nasscom becoming the global leader in months, with Chinese tech giant foundation inaugurated the next generation telecom tech- sector in recent Huawei at the centre of their first DAH2 Digital Literacy nology surpassing the US and months, with power struggle. Centre in Hyderabad. The other western nations. The Trump administration centre supports the National State-owned carriers China Chinese tech has blacklisted Huawei, arguing Digital Literacy Mission ini- Mobile, China Unicom and giant Huawei at that it poses a national security tiative by the Government of China Telecom unveiled their the centre of risk. The US has also lobbied India and is located in leverage the power of the creating a digital ecosystem 5G data plans on Thursday as allies to shun the Chinese com- Mehdipatnam. internet. to ensure advanced e-com- China and the US are embroiled their power pany from their 5G networks. It will serve the commu- Alex Woo, CEO, DBS Asia merce, e-health, e-gover- in a power struggle over trade struggle Huawei denies this charge, nities of Gudimalkapur, Hub 2 said, the centre aligns nance and e-education facil- and technology. and many in China see the US Rethibowli, and nearby areas their larger ethos of being ities in Telangana but gov- The three firms in simulta- actions as part of its efforts to and aims to facilitate train- purpose-driven and making ernment programmes alone neous moves unveiled their 5G is the next generation cel- new applications like driverless the 5G network coverage across curb the rise of the world's sec- ing infrastructure that will a positive impact on lives. cannot boost updation to monthly 5G plans with prices lular technology with download cars. The 5G commercial ser- the city's key outdoor areas, the ond largest economy. benefit close to 1,000 people Jayesh Ranjan, Principal digital". ranging from 128 yuan (about speeds stated to be 10 to 100 vices are now available in 50 report said. According to an estimate in the underserved commu- Secretary, Industries & Nasscom foundation has Rs 1,289) to 599 yuan (Rs times faster than the current 4G cities, including major cities The three major mobile oper- made by the China Telecom, the nity. It will help beneficiaries Commerce and Information trained 10,000 people in 6,030). Subscribers will be able LTE networks. like Beijing, Shanghai, ators have already registered country is expected to be a learn the basics of comput- Technology, Electronics and Telangana including 300 per- to enjoy connections way faster The 5G networking standard Guangzhou and Shenzhen. over 10 million 5G users before front-runner in the adoption of ers and other digital devices, Communications sons with disabilities in dig- than 4G and less expensive data is seen as critical because it can Shanghai had activated the official commercialisation 5G services with over 170 mil- communicate via emails, Department, said, "Through ital literacy and employabil- per gigabyte, state-run Xinhua support the next generation of 11,859 5G base stations by mid- launch, it said. lion 5G subscribers by next engage on social media and Digital Telangana, we are ity skills. news agency reported. mobile devices in addition to October, which will support Beijing, which is embroiled in year. 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Dogs that walked the ramp at the event Sunny Baid, Sushil Boath and Rajkumar, winners of grooming competition Dog performing at the obedience competition IT'S ‘PET'TASTIC AS PETEX IS IN TOWN Pet owners and lovers are in for an awesome treat this weekend with Petex India kicking off in the city, reports K RAMYA SREE ave you ever felt that dogs to look at the way we your dog does not train them. We start off with get to mingle enough a basic three-month obedi- H with people or other ence training and gradually pets? Well, you are increase the intensity.” not alone. Petex Hyderabad When asked if the response edition is in town to solve just from pet owners has been that and is holding a three- good he said, “We have got day event starting Friday. This many customers through this has helped many pet lovers show. People witness how and product manufacturers obedient these dogs are and come for a furry day out. get impressed.” However, as it was a week- An awareness programme day, the first day did not pick is also being conducted to up steam until late in the increase responsible dog afternoon. Various stalls ownership and to educate including grooming, health people about the importance services and much more were and benefits of having pet. on display, making this place Ananya, a dog lover and a a one stop shop for B2B and pet owner said, “Today being B2C services. owners have been felicitated. Talking of her product she a weekday might have damp- The show inaugurated by The dogs were made to run said, “Lot of pet parents have ened the spirits of stall own- Raman, GM of Hyderabad- through an obstacle course liked our products and the ers here, but am sure it will based Pet Food Company, guided by their owners. feedback was good. We have pick up tomorrow. I did not MARS, opened with two While some perfected the been a part of two editions see as many people as last types of grooming competi- routine flawlessly, the rebels previously in Delhi and year today. The stalls provid- tions — freestyle and pure did what they pleased much Mumbai and our product is ed pet owners with a wide breed class —organised by to the amusement of the aimed at mainly relieving variety of products that suit Pune-based ABK Imports. audience. Obedient or not, all joint pains for pets. It is a all breeds and overall I would Elaborating further, organ- dogs were given equal love niche product right now.” say this is the best implemen- iser Manvi, who is a groomer and attention by everyone. Unlike last year, the first tation of a pet show.” herself said, “In freestyle, A representative of Perfect day of Petex 2019 also wit- While many visitors were people generally groom their Companion Group (PCG), nessed a drop in the number happy with the set up, some pets in the salon and they are Hariprasad, who has been a of feline pets. were disappointed with very novices. Grooming itself is at part of pet shows for over 12 Chakravarthy, a pet parent few food stalls for pets in a very nascent stage in India years said, “While the infra- and owner of a four-year-old place. Some felt that the place and is picking up only now. structure and facilities provid- German Shepherd said, “I am could've been more friendly if We are trying to give a plat- ed were not up to the mark visiting the pet expo for the they had live kitchen that form to the groomers earlier, there seems to be a first time and really liked the made pet food to treat their through this show and help marked improvement now.” set up. I went through the furry ones. The event will them get motivated by look- He added, “The number of website before coming here to also feature some rare breeds ing at other people.” people coming out to attend get an idea of what exactly is such as Anatolian Shepherd, As many as 40 dog such shows may have wit- available here. The variety of Bullmastiff, Dogo Argentino, groomers from across India nessed a dip as people are products available are really Dogue De Bordeaux, Mastiff, participated in the freestyle either not aware or the num- good for pet owners.” Miniature pinscher, among competition. Sunny Baid and ber of pet owners has People wanting to train others. Sushil Boath from Mumbai dropped due to nuclear fami- their dogs were not let down and Rajkumar from lies and people preferring to either as Commando Bengaluru bagged the awards live in apartments.” Trainer, a group which along with a cash prize of Rs Dr Sheeba Verghese from trains dogs, was also pre- 75,000, 50,000 and 30,000 Pentorse seconds him and sent to showcase the respectively. said, “We witnessed a mixed tricks that trained dogs This was followed by a dog crowd this year and this is can do. Vijay, a trainer obedience competition where early in the day. We could said, “People come dogs who followed instruc- witness more people in the here with their tions and were obedient to its evening.” y r a h C V S y b b s o t o h P 10

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CHUHALBAAZIYAN ART AND CULTURE lThis is the OLD SEEDS play which is based on the lArtist Sisir Sahana is showcasing her latest conversation artworks Old Seeds In Glass at Kalakriti Art Gallery, between two Road No 10, Banjara Hills till November 5 between legendary 10am and 6pm. Urdu writers and friends. Ismat Chugtai and Sadat Hassan Manto stayed in mumbai for seven years. The similarity between both was their observation of society. The play will be held at Lamakaan on November 10 at 7.30 pm.

MELANGE HALF MARATHON l NEB Sports Entertainment in association with OPEN ART COMPETITION IDBI Federal Life Insurance is conducting the third lAn NGO, edition of Hyderabad Half Marathon tomorrow at Cultivating Art is Gachibowli Stadium. Pullela Gopichand is the face conducting the of the event. second edition of Hyderabad Open Art Competition on November 10 at Phoenix Arena from 10 am onwards. It is a platform to encourage everyone, especially school children to practice art, explore ideas and encourage all budding artists.

l Shilpi THEATRE PETEX INDIA CHALAM'S MAIDANAM lSamahaara Theatre Co- operative is staging a play, Chalam's Maidanam on today at Phoenix l Abhinav l Vishal Arena from 7.30 pm. It is one of the most famous l and most PETEX India 2019, India’s largest pet expo, will controversial of Chalam's works, dramatises his be held till tomorrow at Hitex, Madhapur between ideas on marriage, freedom and the moral issues 10 am and 7 pm. involved in them. FASHION MUSICAL JOURNEY

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P Dr Abhijit Bhattacharya on tabla and Rahul first auditions will be held in It will be held at Pheonix Arena on November 16 at Deshpande on harmonium. Hyderabad on December 8. 7.30 pm. GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, please send your details along with a poster and contact number to [email protected] l Sridevi` FUN TIME

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Kiran Korrapati is leaving no stone unturned for his debut movie by casting A-listers for the supporting JAGAPATHI AND RAMYA roles. NAGARAJ GOUD finds out more about the sports drama whose shooting schedule board VARUN TEJ'S boxing drama ebutant director is yet to be finalised, their out- will kick off Kiran Korrapati, ings will be spoken at length who is helming once the film opens,” said a soon D Varun Tej’s next, a source close to the develop- commercial sports ment. drama, is getting the The source further added cast together. While he has that Varun, who will be seen as ample time to start the film, a pugilist (a professional that will begin shooting on boxer), has begun his prepara- New Year, he is ensuring that tion for the part in Hyderabad his supporting actors’ dates are and in another 10 days, he will blocked. The Pioneer has exclu- head to Mumbai for further sively learnt that he has signed prep. He will also be required on Jagapathi Babu and Ramya to sport a well-toned body for Krishnan for pivotal roles. the film. “The first schedule While Jagapathi is a busy actor for 15 days will kick off in here, Ramya has been Hyderabad, followed by a extremely selective of late, month-long schedule in choosing roles that offer Visakhapatnam. Hyderabad strong characterisations. “It’s will again host the third sched- early to talk about their role ule, while the fourth will take in Varun’s film but they place in and around the are playing full-length National Capital Region (New roles for sure. Like Delhi),” added our source. Varun’s coach, A joint production venture whose cast- between Sidhu Mudda and ing Allu Venkatesh, the film will IN THE FILM, VARUN WILL BE SEEN AS A PUGILIST be shot by cinematographer George C. Williams, while (A PROFESSIONAL BOXER) AND WILL SPORT A WELL- S.S. Thaman is the tune- TONED BODY. HE WILL BEGIN TRAINING IN HYD AND smith. THEN CONTINUE TO MUMBAI AS WELL

BALAYYA AMALA to play loses 8 kg Sharwa's mother fter making a comeback to films with Life Is Beautiful, actress Amala Akkineni has been Ruler extremely picky about her roles. The latest about for A her film stint is that she has signed Sharwanand’s next with debutant director Shree Karthick. The s part of his prepa- film is a Telugu-Tamil bilingual produced by Tamil produc- ration for Ruler, his tion house, Dream Warrior Pictures. The makers say that, next with K.S. impressed with her part, Amala hopped onboard. She has A Ravikumar, even joined the second schedule, which has commenced on Nandamuri Friday in Hyderabad. Ravi Raghavendra will be seen as her Balakrishna has lost oodles husband, while Sharwa will be playing her son. Sequences of weight in 40 days. The involving the family are being shot in this outing. actor has been criticised for The untitled film, co-starring Nassar, Vennela Kishore and his weight issues in the past Priyadarshi in supporting roles, deals with inseparable but with Ruler, he has gone bonding in friendship and love. Filmmaker-turned-actor the extra mile to shed some Tharun Bhascker has penned the Telugu dialogues. The kilos. “In Ruler, the actor makers are planning to release it next summer. Jakes Bejoy is will be seen in a role with the film’s music director. dual shades. “To play the role of the cop, Ravikumar has asked him if he can lose weight to show variations of the two types of characters, Aditya ready for comeback the other being a suave cor- porate guy, he will play in ilmmaker V.N. Aditya, who last story. It has a strong message to the youth,” the film. The actor obliged directed the comedy Mugguru in the actor opined. readily. He hasn’t missed a F 2011, is back on the director’s chair Neha said that although she pursued a single day at the gym for with Vallidari Madhya which is going career outside arts, the passion to get into the past two months and has to be a love story. Produced by industry and prove herself as an actress never also been keeping a tab on Arjun under Vedhamsh Creative Works, the died. “I was looking for an opening and I con- what he eats. As of now, he film features fresh faces, Viraj Ashwin and tacted V.N. Aditya at the right time. I did lost eight kilos,” said a Neha Krishna, in lead roles. some different things in the movie that not a source. Speaking about the film, which is 90 per lot of newcomers would be doing in their first The fact that Boyapati cent through with its shooting, Aditya, who few films. I consider myself lucky in that Sreenu, his next director, made super hits like Manasuntha Nuvve and aspect,” she said. told the actor that his film Nenunnanu in the last decade, said, “By also requires him to cut a December 1 will complete the film. Human lean frame, Balayya felt it’s relations are not the same anymore the best time to get back into and the film dwells on this point. It’s his best shape, according to a love story between a male and a the source. female villain,” he noted. Ruler, which is the actor’s Viraj pointed out that the film is 105th film, is a production a great opportunity for him. “I’m venture of C. Kalyan under learning a lot from Aditya. The his Happy Movies. Also star- film is being made with a young ring Sonal Chauhan, Vedika, and a passionate team, and its Jayasudha and Prakash Raj, coming out well. As someone who it will open in cinemas on doesn’t boast of a love story in my December 20. life, I could connect to the film’s More familiar names join SHAURYA'S next fter roping in Ritu Varma to cast alongside Naga A Shaurya for her maiden direc- torial, debutante direc- tor Souujanya Med- arametla has signed on music composer Vishal Chandrasekhar and cameraman Div- akar Mani too. “Vishal is on board while there’s a slight issue with Divakar’s dates. He will shoot the first schedule that will kick off on November 15 but his dates in December are yet to be confirmed. He is also the camera- man of Venu Udugula’s Virata Parvam and if that film doesn’t have a schedule next month, he will work on Souujanya’s film,” mentioned a source. Souujanya’s film, a love story, traces the jour- ney of an honest and principled couple. The makers have also initiated talks with Nadhiya for a key role. “She has expressed her desire to he first look of Anjali from Anushka and Madhavan- be a part of the film after endorsing the story starrer Nishabdam was unveiled by the production and her part in particular. She will be seen as T houses People Media Factory and Kona Film Ritu’s mother in the film,” added the source. Corporation on Friday. In the horror thriller, directed by Besides Hyderabad, the as-yet-untitled Sithara Hemanth Madhukar, the actress will be seen as Maha, a

Entertainments production will also be shot in Vizag, FIRST LOOK crime detective posted in Seattle. Kerala, Darjeeling and Dehradun. —NG HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2019 sport 12 ‘Shakib episode will affect Bangla performance’ Tigers head coach admits it will be hard to fill skipper’s void but is confident of good show against India

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angladesh coach Russell Domingo expects the recent ban on Shakib Rohit survives injury scare BAl Hasan will affect the team’s per- formance against India in the upcom- PTI n NEW DELHI able for the first T20 after assess- ing T20 and Test series but is hopeful that ment of his injury,” the BCCI his players will step up to the challenge ndia captain Rohit Sharma, who was media manager issued a state- against the formidable hosts. Ihit on his left abdomen during a net ment on behalf of the team. Bangladesh build-up to the three- session, has been declared “fit and The Indian team has a match T20 and two-match Test assign- available” for the first T20. designated a left-arm ment was dealt a huge blow when Shakib Rohit, who will lead throwdown expert in Sri was banned for two years, one year sus- India in the three-match Lanka’s Nuwan to counter pended, for failing to report three cor- series in Virat Kohli’s left-arm seamers in the rupt approaches from a suspected Indian absence, received the blow opposition, Mustafizur bookie, a day before the team’s departure. early into the net session Rahaman in this particu- Ahead of the first T20I here at Arun while taking throw- lar series. Jaitley stadium tomorrow, Domingo downs. The practice ses- addressed the issue and was candid After a few throw- sion was a good enough to admit that the dressing room downs, one sharp deliv- enough indicator that is still recovering from the shock. ery hit Rohit on the inside Sanju Samson will “He has been a big player for region of jios left thigh. not be keeping wickets as Bangladesh and is close friends with a He immediately left the nets he was seen fielding with India head coach Ravi Shastri & batting coach Vikram Rathour chat during nets PTI lot of players. So it has obviously affect- and it was visible that he wasn’t others and number one ed a few players. Obviously he has made happy with the pace at which choice Rishabh Pant was a mistake and he is paying the price for the throwdown delivery was seen devoting extra Need to identify core players it,” Domingo said during a press meet hurled at him. time to his glove work. after a training session. “Rohit Sharma was hit on All eyes were on “There’s not much we can control. the left side of his abdomen big-hitting Mumbai for T20 WC: Rathour Obviously it affects the team’s perfor- while batting in the nets. all-rounder Shivam mance but we need to be focused on the The BCCI medical Dube who was seen PTI n NEW DELHI for our team,” said series and the World Cup (T20),” he team has confirmed talking to head Rathour. added. that he is fit and avail- coach Ravi Shastri. etting the core of play- The former opening Since Domingo took charge just a Gers right without too batsman said that winning month back, he didn’t really get a he has at his disposal. Domingo, however, is not sure how much tinkering will be matches while batting first chance to work with Shakib but what the “It will depend on conditions. If the Shakib’s reintegration will happen after India’s priority going into is one area the team needs South African understands is that the pitch is flat, we will have an extra bowler one year. the 2020 T20 World Cup, to improve on. world’s No 1 all-rounder commands and if the pitch does a little, may be have “One year in cricketing terms is a batting coach Vikram “In the last series, we huge respect in the change room. an extra batsman. It is very difficult to long time and I haven’t thought about Rathour said on Friday. deliberately batted first in “I haven’t had a chance to know him fill Shakib’s shoes but those available it. How Shakib will be integrated in the India will start their one game which we lost. personally but players have a great Bangladesh players wear masks to protect themselves from air pollution as they practice at the nets should try their best to get those num- team has neither crossed my mind nor three-match T20 campaign That’s one are we need to respect for him. But as I said, he has ahead of their first T20I against India in New Delhi on Friday AP bers,” he said. the players’ mind,” he said. against Bangladesh here work on. We need to bat made a mistake and paid the price for tomorrow with an aim to better when we bat first. it.” test young players like We chase pretty well,” The coach admitted that Shakib’s Shivam Dube and Sanju explained Rathour. dual skills, which fetched him more Samson. He is happy with the 11,000 runs and over 500 wickets across ‘Conditions not ideal but no one will die’ Rathour said that kind of talent pool avail- three formats, will be sorely missed. experiments can happen able in Indian cricket. “He bats at No 3. Often, he opens PTI n NEW DELHI team’s spin consultant Daniel masks, except Vettori and can’t complaint about and get but he is not in favour of “Extremely exciting the bowling, bowls first change, bowls Vettori were seen wearing other non-Bangladeshi sup- on with the game,” the coach frequent chop and change. times when you see young- four overs in every game, he is one of our he prevailing smoggy masks during their fielding port staff. said. “You can’t be changing sters coming through, leading batters. So you need to decide Tconditions in the nation- session this morning. “It’s only three hours so When India’s batting too much as well. I agree. doing well in domestic whether you replace the batsman or do al capital are not perfect, “We know the Sri it’s going to be easy. There coach Vikram Rathour’s But a big tournament is cricket and come into the you replace the bowler. admitted Russell Domingo Lankans struggled last time maybe scratchy eyes, sore response was sought on pre- coming so we need to Indian team,” he said. “Because you can’t replace both as but said “no one is dying” as and look there’s a bit of pol- throat but that’s ok. No one vailing conditions, he know the core of our team T20 is perhaps one it is very difficult to get players who pro- pollution is an issue in their lution in Bangladesh as well, is dying,” Domingo added. said,”You are asking the and we need to maintain format where teams don’t vide both skills. So you might find your- country as well. so it’s a not a massive shock He admitted that the sit- wrong person. that core,” Rathour said miss their star players self short in some department and Domingo said getting unlike some other countries. uation is not ideal and it’s I have played all my during the media confer- much, he said. strengthened in one department,” exposed to poor quality air in The players have just got on same for both teams. cricket in North India ence. “Missing out top play- Domingo explained. India was not as big a shock with the game and haven’t “There’s no breeze but (Punjab and Himachal “And in between, try ers of course makes a dif- He is fully aware of his team’s lim- for them as it is for some complained too much about obviously not perfect weath- Pradesh). Basically nothing out new players who are ference but T20 is the only ited resources as Tamim Iqbal is also out other countries. it,” Domingo told reporters. er with the smog. But it special. There is pollution coming through. If they format where you don’t due to personal commitments and Bangladesh players Al As the situation got bet- same for both teams. Not but a game has been sched- work out good for our miss them too much,” he wants to make optimal use of the talent Amin, Abu Hider Rony and ter, the players removed their perfect, not ideal but you uled and we have to play.” combination, it will work added. Team India impressed with SDMC efforts Adapting to pink ball only challenge in D/N Test: Pujara PTI n KOLKATA get used to it. It’s always about experience and for 1st T20 knowing how the ball is behaving,” he said. freshness in Kotla wicket n STAFF REPORTER NEW DELHI heteshwar Pujara can’t wait for India’s Pujara had complained about sighting the ball the team management said that it Cfirst ever Day/Night Test despite all under lights in the 2016-17 season but he claims was indeed a pleasant sight as T20 head of scheduled T20 match in cap- the talk of it being a challenge as he is con- to be better-prepared now. wickets are expected to be one Aital tomorrow, the South Delhi fident that the country’s formidable bat- “The more we play, the more we gain expe- where there are plenty of runs on Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has ting line-up will have no trouble adapt- rience of how to tackle the ball. Every ball has its offer and bowlers also get good deployed a huge manpower to control air ing to the pink ball. challenges. I don’t think it will require a huge bounce and carry. and dust pollution near stadium situated The prolific batsman topped the run change to shift from red ball to pink ball. The rea- “It was the freshness which in Central Zone of the civic body. charts (453) with two daddy hundreds, son is it’s the same format. We are still playing a pleased both the coaching staff led The civic body has taken a slew of including a 256 not out for India Blue in five-day match,” the 31-year-old said. by Ravi Shastri and stand-in skip- measures including 12 water sprinklers the Duleep Trophy more than three “Yes, under lights, it will be different. But it’s Arun Jaitley stadium engulfed in smog ahead per Rohit Sharma. In fact, the and 10 mechanical sweepers to control years back when pink ball was experi- about getting used to the pink ball. That’s what of India’s 1st T20 against Bangladesh PTI whole square looks very fresh,” the dust pollution. Besides, the civic body has mented with for the first time by the I feel. Rest, I don’t think will be a major differ- member said. also deployed approx 50 safai karamcharis Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI technical com- ence. Once we play some Test matches, we will IANS n NEW DELHI While a senior Delhi and to ensure sanitation and cleanliness to mittee. be able to know the exact difference and can District Cricket Association combat dust pollution. Now, after taking over as the BCCI improvise.” e it a Test match, an ODI, a T20I (DDCA) official said that Ankit As per the instructions of the president, Ganguly has convinced the Apart from Pujara, Mayank Agarwal, Rishabh Bor an Indian Premier League deserves credit for keeping the Commissioner, patrolling teams have Bangladesh Cricket Board and both the Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami and game, the square at the Arun wicket fresh and ready for the been constituted to take instant action countries will play their maiden pink ball Wriddhiman Saha, from the current Indian Test Jaitley Stadium has over the years game. against violators in the areas around the Test at Eden Gardens from November 22- squad, have the experience of playing with a pink always been a talking point. And “Over the years, we have seen stadium, the civic body said in a statement. 26. ball at the domestic level. while it has often been on the lines a hundred games being played at “The Licensing department has been “It’s going to be exciting...What we Summing up the mood in the camp, he said: of how it doesnt let batsmen play the Kotla through the year and nei- authorized to take strict action against played was a first-class match, this is going “We won’t have any issue. Most of the guys have their shots freely, things have ther does Ankit get time to work on burning of garbage, construction activi- to be a Test match. I’m sure all the play- played in Duleep Trophy and for the ones who changed for the better in the last the square, nor do the pitches get ties, ‘Construction and Demolition’ waste ers are excited about it,” the Indian Test have not played, it would be a good learning curve few years under curator Ankit breathing time. You cannot get dumping etc,” it said. No 3 said. for them.” Datta. And on Friday the Indian quality wickets if non-stop match- The move came after Environment Pujara said pink ball could pose some “The help for the bowlers could come at a dif- team management was pleasantly es are played. But this time, he Pollution (Prevention and Control) problems during the twilight period. ferent times unlike the traditional Tests. It could surprised to see freshness on the ensured that the wickets weren’t Authority (EPCA) declared a public “In the twilight period, I feel that be under lights or without lights. Once we play, wickets. used and they retained the fresh- health emergency in the Delhi in the wake maybe, sighting the ball could be a little we will get to know about all such things. We will Speaking about it, a member of ness,” the official said. of rising level of pollution. challenging. (But) the more you play, you Ravi Shastri gives tip to Cheteshwar Pujara during SA Test series PTI have to adapt to it as quickly as possible.”

AFP n MELBOURNE India C enter Deodhar Trophy final ustralia cruised past Sri Lanka 217 NOT OUT Eng draw first blood in T20 series Ato clean-sweep their three- RANCHI: Openers Shubman Gill India C and India B, who match T20 series on Friday, with an Warner remains unbeaten in three games and Mayank Agarwal smashed beat India A on Thursday, will AFP n CHRISTCHURCH in-form David Warner grinding spectacular hundreds before play the final on Monday before out a third successive half-century as Aussies clean-sweep SL in T20 series Jalaj Saxena took a career-best meeting each other in the final maiden half century in the seven wicket win. seven-wicket haul, steering India league game today. Afrom James Vince The home team have been C into the final of the Deodhar India C effectively batted powered England to a con- dominant throughout, winning by Trophy with a massive 232-run India A out of the game with vincing seven-wicket victo- 134 runs in Adelaide and by nine win over India A on Friday. Agarwal and Gill piling up the ry over New Zealand in the wickets with seven overs to spare in India C skipper Gill (143 off runs. Gill hammered as many as opening T20 match in Brisbane ahead of the clash in 142) and Mayank Agarwal (120 half a dozen sixes besides 10 Christchurch on Friday. Melbourne. off 111) shared a 226-run stand fours on way to his highest score Vince top-scored for Sri Lanka’s batting had been before a special knock from in List A cricket. the tourists with 59 as insipid until now, but they finally Suryakumar Yadav (72 not out Agarwal carried England chased down New posted a competitive score of 142 for off 29) propelled the team to his stellar Test form Zealand’s 154-run target six, with Kusal Perera hitting 57. 366 for three in 50 overs. into the 50-over for- in 18.3 overs to take a 1-0 However their bowlers, led by India A were never mat, collecting 15 lead in the five-match Lasith Malinga, have been no match in the chase and off- fours and a six. series. Eoin Morgan, left, and Pat Brown celebrate after winning first T20 AP for a quality Australian batting line- spinner Saxena (7/41) Following the While Vince’s man-of- today,” he said. prowess. Stand-in skipper up, spearheaded by Warner who has ran through their openers’ double cen- the-match performance A three-wicket haul Tim Southee said there is now scored 217 in three innings batting line-up tury stand, caught the eye, captain from spinner Mitchell room for improvement in without losing his wicket. with a memo- Suryakumar got Eoin Morgan was also full Santner was not enough to bowling, batting and field- “It was pretty clinical once we rable spell. It into the act and of praise for his bowlers, rescue the Black Caps, ing. got into a routine,” said Australia was India A’s showed why he is who laid the platform for whose batting line-up failed “We were probably a captain Aaron Finch. second suc- considered as a dan- victory by restricting the to fire after Morgan won little bit off in all three “The way the bowlers set it up cessive defeat gerous white-ball Black Caps to 153 for five. the toss and sent them in. areas,” he said. for us over the last two games, it was terms of preparation and mental side 44 balls to end the match unbeaten in as many batsman. The Mumbai cricketer “The game was won New Zealand’s regular “We got a score on the outstanding. of the game too.” on 57, aided by Ashton Turner who days, knocking clobbered nine fours and four and lost in the first captain Kane Williamson is board that we felt we could “Every game is a different chal- Warner, who scored an unbeat- chipped in with 22 as Australia them out of sixes in his exhilarating knock, innings... James Vince out of the series with a hip defend but we were a little lenge and a different surface, so it’s en 100 and 60 not out in the open- reached 145 for three with 14 balls the tourna- providing a perfect finish to played outstanding well injury and the Black Caps bit off with the ball and in important to bring in your best, in ing two games, brings up his 50 off to spare. ment. India C innings. PTI but all credit to the bowlers sorely missed his batting the field, which didn’t help.”