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- /- 16R * ) 78R7 "& ,&& && judge in France will probe Acharges of alleged corrup- tion in the Rafale fighter jet deal between India and France in 2016. The role of then French President Francois Hollande will also be probed. The two countries had inked a Government-to- Government deal worth over 7.8 billion Euros (58,000 orty-five-year-old Pushkar crore) for 36 Rafale planes for FSingh Dhami, two-time the IAF. MLA from Khatima con- At least 20 Rafales manu- said on Friday a judge will financial prosecutors’ office the allegations of corruption. sought an investigation into the stituency in the Kumaon factured by Dassault, France, investigate the Rafale deal after following Mediapart’s fresh In April, Mediapart deal in 2018, but the PNF took region, is the new Chief are already in service in the IAF “corruption” suspicions. reports in April of alleged claimed “millions of euros of no action. Minister of Uttarakhand after and the entire lot of 36 will A French investigative wrongdoings in the deal, hidden commissions” were The Mediapart said the the BJP legislature party on come in by the end of 2022. website Mediapart in April Mediapart said. given to a go-between who probe into the inter- Saturday elected him to the The first squadron (18 jets) is this year claimed that helped Dassault conclude the Governmental deal signed in office. functional at Ambala while the PNF and the sale, of which “some... could 2016 was formally opened on He is the eleventh Chief !" # $ the second squadron will be French anti-corruption have been given as June 14. “A judicial probe into Minister of the State and is based at Hashimara, West agency buried the suspi- bribes” to Indian suspected corruption has been expected to take the oath of the Chufal being the other two. Talking to the media on the Bengal. cions surrounding the officials. Dassault said no opened in France over the 7.8- office and secrecy on Sunday. Still his election came as a occasion, Dhami thanked the As per the contract, France mega deal. This allegation wrongdoing was flagged in the billion-euro sale to India in The change of guard came surprise to many who were party’s central leadership and has to deliver the jets after car- was levelled when the PNF ear- group’s audits. 2016 of 36 Dassault-built Rafale a day after Tirat Singh Rawat expecting Cabinet State leaders for giving him the rying out 13 India specific lier declined to probe the con- After the reports, France’s fighter aircraft,” the Mediapart resigned from the post amid Minister Satpal Maharaj or responsibility of the State’s modifications. Moreover, tract. Citing an Sherpa NGO, which specialis- reported. infighting and fading chances some other veteran politician to “Mukhya Sevak” after nurtur- France will have to invest 50 The French website on investigation by the es in financial crime, filed an Mediapart journalist Yann of his getting elected to the be given the challenging task of ing him as a child. per cent of the contracted Friday said an independent country’s anti-corruption official complaint for “corrup- Philippin, who filed a series of State Legislative Assembly by leading the party into the He said the BJP did not amount into the Indian defence French magistrate will probe agency, the publication had tion” and “influence peddling” reports on the deal, said a first September 10. Assembly elections early next have a culture of carrying for- and aviation industry as per the into the charges of corruption reported that Dassault Aviation among other accusations, complaint was “buried” in 2019 Dhami’s name was pro- year. ward family politics but nur- offset clause. and favouritism in the pact. had paid about one million prompting an investigating by a former PNF chief. posed by the outgoing Chief The election of Dhami as tures its workers instead. He The French national finan- The judicial probe was Euros to an Indian middleman. magistrate to be designated to “The judicial investigation Minister and BJP State presi- the leader of the legislature assured that the services of the cial prosecutors’ office (PNF) ordered by France’s national Dassault Aviation had rejected probe the deal. The NGO had was finally opened dent Madan Kaushik. It was party was not followed by the Government will reach the last following the revelations of supported unanimously by the customary beating of drums intended beneficiary in the the investigation #RafalePapers BJP legislature party. Dhami and bursting of fireworks at the State. “We will jointly fight the of @mediapart and a new com- was considered to be one of the BJP State office, as according to challenges facing us. We will plaint from @Asso_Sherpa. A three main contenders for the sources, the central leadership carry forward the develop- 1st complaint was buried in post of the CM from Kumaon of the party had proscribed ment for which my seniors who 2019 by the former PNF region with MP Ajay Bhatt and such celebrations on the occa- have laid the foundation,” he boss, Eliane Houlette,” he Cabinet Minister Bishan Singh sion. said. P tweeted. tating that the Supreme SCourt and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India he Congress on Saturday (CAG) has given a “clean chit” Tdemanded a joint parlia- to the Rafale fighter jet deal, the seats. mentary committee (JPC) BJP on Saturday accused the The SP candidates won in probe into the Rafale deal, Congress and its former pres- Sant Kabir Nagar, Ballia, he Enforcement stating that France has already ident Rahul Gandhi of spread- Azamgarh and Etah whereas in TDirectorate (ED) has arrest- initiated a judicial probe into ing lies about it following an Baghpat, their ally RLD won ed freelance journalist Rajeev the matter last month. investigation into the deal the seat. The SP also won the Sharma under the Prevention The Congress termed the being launched in France. ,& % Etawah seat unopposed while of Money Laundering Act. A development a vindication of Addressing a virtual Press $ independents won the presti- PMLA court on Friday grant- the charges levelled by its leader conference, the BJP spokesper- that “please act accordingly” gious Jaunpur and Pratapgarh ed seven-day custody of Rahul Gandhi. son Sambit Patra said state- when a matter is brought he BJP and its allies regis- districts. Sharma to the agency. “Corruption in the Rafale - ments from Rahul creates a before him, Patra said and Ttered massive victory in the State BJP chief Swatantra The ED had initiated inves- deal has come out clearly now. doubt whether he is playing a accused the Congress of elections of chairpersons of Dev Singh told reporters that tigation on the basis of the FIR The stand of the Congress Dassault deal. The Modi role of an “agent” for the com- spreading lies and misconcep- " # district panchayat as the ruling the success of the party was due and chargesheet filed by the party and Rahul Gandhi has Government and ‘sweetheart’ peting defence companies. He tions over the issue. " # $ $ combine won 67 seats out of a to the welfare policies initiated Delhi Police against Sharma been vindicated today after deal (Rafale Deal) is clear now. is being used a “pawn” by rival Patra said Rahul had % "&" # total 75 seats across the State. by its government and the under the provisions of the the French government Will Prime Minister Narendra defence companies, he alleged. “spread lies” about the Rafale % "$ " The district panchayat elec- popularity of Prime Minister Indian Penal Code and the ordered a probe,” Congress Modi allow Joint Parliamentary After French website deal. The Congress leader had " " " tions proved to be a huge set- Narendra Modi and Chief Official Secrets Act for alleged- chief spokesperson Randeep Committee investigation now,” Mediapart reported on Friday wrongly claimed that there # "$ $" back for the Opposition Minister Yogi Adityanath. ly supplying confidential and Surjewala told a press confer- he said. that an investigation by an was pressure on Dassault to # ## Samajwadi Party as it could bag The panchayat polls or sensitive information to ence here. Surjewala said since the independent magistrate would partner with Reliance. This #" # #" only five seats while its ally those for district panchayat Chinese intelligence officials. 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" # $% % & ' ( )*+ ( + %$**)* , - *%.)+/$*01/. 2 ( (( - )) 3 /4 +22 2 5 !6 7 !6 27 87579! 7 % ** ! 6 7 : -6 ;6 3 6 ( 3 6 < ' # 6 - $ 9 : = ( -: '+%%* **) 6 *%%+/*%%*/>> # 6 &+0% $ -#2' 9 - ( +)*%0*% 8 6 *%)*+/1.41** 3 /1.44** : # 6 / & ( & ? 7 :+))$ *%$ , 6 *>))+)0/$//0+/> '# )' (!# '* ! * 1 2324 ( #1 * "+* ++ 9 + )* . power situation in the state, the Chief Minister said against been issued to the plant by the situation is quickly eased, KV substations are expected to there are also no scheduled of the day, from Rs 2.32 per said that a carefully charted the supply of 13500 MW, the PSPCL for imposing a heavy the Chief Minister said the be completed by November 30. power cuts on domestic, com- unit to Rs 10 per unit. legal course of action is being demand last week touched an penalty, the State Government power distribution system in In addition, three 33 kV sub- mercial, small and medium On the closure of Bathinda formulated to save Punjab from unprecedented 16000 MW. has, on its part, taken strong the state has improved signif- stations have been upgraded to supply industrial consumers and Ropar Thermal Plants, the further financial losses due to Immediately, PSPCL start- measures to address the power icantly over the past four years. 66 kV and two 66 kV substa- in the state. The situation has spokesperson said that the unit the ill-conceived PPAs signed ed purchasing 7400 MW of shortage, he added. Two lakh new Distribution tions are being upgraded to 220 improved considerably, he cost of power generated by = by the Badals during their rule. power from outside the state, These measures, he said, Transformers have been kV, he said. claimed. these plants was high since Of the 139 PPAs signed during he disclosed, adding that this included three weekly days off installed, taking the total figure Meanwhile, a spokesperson On the availability of these plants were of old design ointing out that the power by the SAD-BJP Government, was 1000 MW more than what for the industry, including to 11.50 Lakh. Transformers of PSPCL said that following power from the power and required more manpower Ppurchase agreements signed 17 were enough to cater to the was purchased last year. Had rolling mills and induction have also been installed at the the measures taken by the exchange, the spokesperson for operation. The mainte- by the erstwhile SAD-BJP state’s full power demand, he the quantum of purchase not furnaces, from July 1 to 7. Only sub-stations to keep the supply State Government, 8 hours of said the same is highly unpre- nance cost of these plants was Government are already under pointed out, adding that the been promptly enhanced, the essential services and continu- stable, he added. power is being supplied to all dictable, with even the rates also very high, the spokesper- review, Punjab Chief Minister remaining 122 for 1314 MWs state would have faced an addi- ous process industries have Further, to improve the the agriculture consumers and varying, according to the time son added. Captain Amarinder Singh on of expensive power were inex- tional deficit of 1000 MW of been exempted from these reg- transmission system, he said Saturday said his Government plicably signed, putting unnec- power, further aggravating the ulations. Further, the State that 17000 kms of 11 kV and would soon announce its legal essary financial burden on the crisis, he pointed out. Government offices have also 1372 kms of 66 KV transmis- 23'''44 strategy to counter the PPAs, state. The Chief Minister said the been directed to function from sion lines have been added. which has put an atrociously Even as he appealed to the present crisis was the result of 8 AM to 2 PM till July 10, with Seven 220 KV substations and unnecessary financial burden people to use power judicious- failure of one unit of the use of air conditioners prohib- thirty four 66 KV substations on the state. ly and cooperate with the gov- Talwandi Sabo Power Plant, ited in these offices, he said. have been commissioned, )% #$)% % & The Chief Minister, who ernment in overcoming the generating 660 MW of power. Asserting his government’s enhancing the capacity by 8423 chaired a meeting to review the temporary shortage of power, While a notice had already commitment to ensure that MVA. An additional 54 new 66 % ### # %*+ = first layer of barricades and panies and now the Congress . / reached the second, police government has implemented unjab Police on Saturday used a water cannon to dis- these deals. Badal had made allega- cials. made by some people to con- that the transparency ensured Pused water cannons to dis- perse them. AAP’s senior leader and /% tions during a surprise visit to While walking around tinue illegal mining but the by the Congress government in perse Aam Aadmi Party Police also detained Leader of Opposition (LoP) in mining sites and told media- Dhamian, Sandhwal and department acted swiftly mining activities would (AAP) workers forcing their Bhagwant Mann, Harpal the Punjab Assembly, Harpal %& persons that the nexus between Bringali villages, the former besides imposing heavy penal- become an issue in the upcom- way to “gherao” the residence Singh Cheema along with Singh Cheema said that due to some officials and Congress state Deputy Chief Minister ties, the Minister claimed. ing assembly polls. of Punjab Chief Minister several workers and office the deadly power pacts, the leaders is responsible for the also alleged that the sand mafia This was the only reason Continuing his tirade Amarinder Singh at Siswan, bearers of AAP. state exchequer is being loot- = illegal mining. dug up in trenches to restrict that the Akalis went to their against Badal, he said that the Mohali in protest against fre- Earlier, addressing the ed by the private power com- The SAD chief had asked the movement of vehicles. favourite mining sites and there SAD chief is trying to mislead quent power cuts. protest rally, AAP's state chief panies and the Congress and hiromani Akali Dal chief Chief Minister Amarinder Later, reacting to the alle- was no machinery as well as people of Punjab by visiting Led by Punjab AAP chief Bhagwant Mann said, “We the Akalis have recovered a SSukhbir Singh Badal on Singh and Mining Minister gations, Minister Sukhbinder illegal mining as claimed by the those sites, which were allotted Bhagwant Mann, thousands have come to express the grief share from this looting. Saturday alleged illegal sand Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria to Sarkaria accused Badal of “des- Akalis. The entire Punjab during the Akali regime and of party workers had gathered of 2.75 crore people of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh mining at Hoshiarpur’s disclose the rules that permit- perate attempts to gain the lost knows that the word sand the Mining Department had and started marching towards to Chief Minister Captain had neither fulfilled his elec- Mukerian, drawing a reaction ted excavations up to 200 feet political ground”. mafia originated in the Akali already initiated actions against the farmhouse, raising slogans Amarinder Singh, who is tion promises nor ended the from Punjab Mining Minister to extract sand, adding that He said the sites visited by government and the Akalis such sites. against the Congress govern- sleeping in palaces and visit- mafia rule. Even today the Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria who land along several villages in Badal in Hoshiarpur district looted Punjab, he said. On June 30, the SAD chief ment over the power shortage. ed Punjab only six times since people of Punjab are suffering dubbed the allegations as a des- the constituency has been rav- were auctioned in the previous Sarkaria further said Badal had made similar charges when Facing severe electricity he became the CM.” due to expensive sand, grav- perate bid to gain the lost aged by the mafia in active con- SAD-BJP regime. is making useless visits just for he visited the Beas river bank crisis, the Punjab Government He said that the people of el, electricity, petrol and diesel, political ground. nivance with police and offi- Several attempts were political motives as he knew in Amritsar. had curtailed timings of gov- Punjab are buying the most he added. ernment offices from Friday, expensive electricity in the A day earlier, the besides cutting down on country at Rs 10 per unit but Shiromani Akali Dal had held %'2452%6' 372527' power supply to high energy they are still not getting elec- statewide protests before the 2 #/ consuming industries with tricity. “Instead, they have to offices of Punjab State Power immediate effect to save crops leave their homes in the Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and ease the domestic power scorching heat and hold dhar- to highlight the plight of the %# ' ( situation. nas on the roads,” said Mann. farmers, domestic consumers Police personnel were He alleged that the people and industrialists, claiming deployed in strength and of Punjab are suffering the that they are suffering because multi-layered barricades were consequences of the collusion the Congress government has # 3# /# % % % #% put up on the road leading to between the Akalis and the deliberately withheld the the Chief Minister's farm- Congress, because during the eight-hour free power supply = religion, had treated every 0 ! which may prove crucial in The Pioneer. house. As scores of AAP Akali rule, the Badal family to the farmers, besides impos- patient as their own family. management of the pandemic, He said, since doctors are workers carrying party flags had entered into deadly deals ing unscheduled power cuts in aryana Chief Minister He said that Pandit 1 prevention or responding to the the first line defence of the forced their way through the with the private power com- the urban areas. HManohar Lal Khattar on Deendayal Upadhyaya future challenges will be select- country in the fight against Saturday said that Kalpana University of Medical Sciences ed by an expert committee for COVID-19 pandemic, we have Chawla Government Medical to be built in Kutel village cash prizes worth Rs 50000 as also decided to give a cash prize 4##"" College (KCGMC) in Karnal is would also greatly benefit the first prize and Rs 25000 as sec- to two such doctors whose " the second institute in the state health services being provid- = ond prize. research works would be select- after PGIMS, Rohtak to pro- ed by KCGMC. After witnessing the hor- ed by an expert committee. "L " "" + vide quality health services to He also said that efforts are s the fear of a third wave of rors of the fierce second wave The research papers relat- the patients. being made by the State ACOVID-19 is looming of COVID-19, the State ed to COVID-19 will be eval- = ners of the Tenzing Norgay The Chief Minister was Government to ensure maxi- large, the Haryana Government Government is preparing to uated by the committee of Adventure Award given by the * + + 9, addressing a gathering at mum vaccination so that safe- has now invited the doctors to tackle the anticipated third experts which will comprise aryana Minister of State Central Government are also KCGMC, Karnal after felici- ty of everyone can be ensured submit their research works on wave. While the Delta variant Directors of Medical Colleges Hfor Sports and Youth given a courage award of Rs tating the health workers who from the expected third wave the deadly virus, which could of SARS-CoV-2 was held or Universities and senior doc- Affairs, Sandeep Singh on 20,000. The government has ," have rendered excellent ser- of COVID-19. Haryana is help in preparing effective poli- responsible for deadly second tors, he added. Saturday said that award-win- also enhanced the honorarium vices during COVID-19. He geared up to tackle the third cies and respond to the future wave in the country, Delta Notably, the second ning sportpersons are getting of the Bhim Awardees. Earlier = inaugurated a dialysis centre in wave. All the adequate arrange- challenges. plus classified as a variant of COVID-19 wave that began in the benefits of the announce- these players were given an the medical college built at a ments have been made. Not only this, the State concern has fueled the fears of the month of March account- ments made by the State amount of Rs. 5 lakh only at the here was no let-up in the cost of Rs 1 crore. As many as Oxygen plants are also being Government will also give cash third COVID-19 wave. ed for about 67 percent of over Government. time of award, but now a Theat wave sweeping eight machines have been set up at CHC level in the state, prizes to two doctors with best More than 6300 people in 9400 COVID-19 fatalities in 104 awardees in the state monthly Bhim honorarium of Haryana and Punjab, with installed in this dialysis centre. he added. research projects related to Haryana have succumbed to Haryana till date. were to be given an amount of Rs. 5000 is given to these play- Bathinda recording a high of 42 Khattar said that with the The Chief Minister further COVID-19, a “once-in-a-cen- COVID-19 during the second Over 4.97 lakh positive Rs 20,000 and 130 awardees ers, he added degrees Celsius on Saturday. setting up of this dialysis cen- said that the second wave was tury crisis” wave that battered the health- cases have been reported dur- were to be given Rs. 5,000 per Singh further said that 80 According to the tre, timely and required treat- very dangerous and the short- The Department of care system in the state. ing the second wave which month. The process of deposit- players have received the Meteorological Department ment to critical patients can be age of oxygen was overcome Medical Education and “At present, COVID-19 overwhelmed the state's health- ing the said amount has been Arjuna Award in the state here, the day temperature in assured and their lives would with continuous efforts. Research, Haryana has invited remains the biggest concern in care system and led to shortage initiated, Singh said. whereas 15 trainers or coach- Bathinda in Punjab was the be saved. Speaking on this occasion, the doctors including faculty, the world. Many doctors have of hospital beds, life-saving He said that on the occa- es have received the honour of highest in the two states. The Lauding the pivotal role Karnal MP Sanjay Bhatia senior residents, demonstra- done research work on drugs and medical oxygen in sion of Good Governance Day, the Dronacharya Award. temperature was four notches played by the doctors and thanked the religious and social tors, who are currently work- COVID-19 during the first Haryana. The state had report- Chief Minister Manohar Lal Similarly, nine sportspersons above normal for this time of health workers in KCGMC organizations of the district for ing in government or govern- and second wave. The govern- ed the highest 15,786 positive had announced to increase the have been honoured with the year. during the pandemic, the supporting the State ment aided medical colleges of ment is of the view that find- cases on May 4 while the high- monthly honorarium of Dhyan Chand Award. Three In Haryana, Hisar sizzled Chief Minister said that the Government in the fight the state to submit their ings of such research works can est ever 181 fatalities in a sin- Arjuna, Dronacharya, Bheem players of the state have got at a maximum temperature of doctors, while considering against this pandemic. research works on COVID-19 help in assessing impact of gle day were reported on May and Dhyan Chand awardees. adventure awards. 40.6 degree Celsius, two social service as their supreme He informed that as many in either of the two categories COVID-19, understand the 5. During the first COVID-19 The Minister said that the The special thing is that degrees above normal level as one lakh masks were given i.e. COVID-19 clinical study emerging challenges and plan wave upto February 2021, a awardees of Arjuna, 130 players have been hon- while Narnaul recorded a high by an American company and and COVID-19 preventive effective future policies to tack- total of 3050 people had died Dronacharya and Dhyan oured with the Bhim Award in of 40.5 degree celsius. Q8" 15 lakh masks and PPE kits are steps and social impact of the le the pandemic in Haryana,” while 270950 were found Chand awards are now given the state, who have received the Gurugram too experienced being transported to the state pandemic. said a senior official of the State infected with the virus in Rs 20,000 each month instead monthly bonanza by the State heatwave conditions at 40.3 "59 + by sea route. Two best research works, Government while talking to Haryana. of Rs 5,000. Likewise, the win- Government, he said. degree Celsius, three notches above normal. + "5Q% Among other places, Ambala recorded a high of 38 22;<72;R %#$&% "& % &% % #),* degree Celsius, both Bhiwani and Rohtak recorded a high of = 38.9 degree celsius, Karnal set- % from this, the State period, the State Government sal of all their genuine demands < =6 " 7@ <6&7"6 < = tled at 36.6 degrees. aryana Home Minister Government has decided to has increased their honorarium from time to time. Chandigarh, the joint cap- HAnil Vij on Saturday said imachal Chief Minister Jai enhance the honorarium of by Rs 750 per month. All the Himachal Pradesh &A&58"&<%6 & < ;& 8'66 6 ital of Punjab and Haryana that an ambitious scheme 'Dial HRam Thakur on Saturday Anganwadi workers by Rs 500 financial benefits announced to Building and Other &$"$%+"5-"' ?+ Mumbai: The Enforcement (NCP) leader Anil Deshmukh audio" medium. sonal appearance before it. Investigation (CBI) case as the Singh had approached the Directorate (ED) has once again for questioning on July 5 in Deshmukh had skipped On June 26, the ED arrest- fallout of the allegations made Supreme Court which directed summoned former connection with the alleged the ED's first summons last ed Deshmukh's personal sec- in a letter penned by former him to go to Bombay High Maharashtra Hone Minister bribery charges. This is the week also following searches at retary Sanjeev Palande and Mumbai Police Commissioner Court where the CBI was asked and Nationalist Congress Party third summon to Deshmukh in his residence in Nagpur. He had personal assistant Kundan Param Bir Singh, who is now to conduct a preliminary a week. sought more time to appear Shinde in connection with an the Commandant-General of enquiry. An ED source related to before the financial probe alleged 'hafta' case. In its Home Guards. Meanwhile, Vaze was probe said that the financial agency. remand copy of the two officials Singh had alleged in his let- arrested by the National probe agency has summoned The NCP leader also said of Deshmukh, the ED said that ter to chief minister Uddhav Investigation Agency (NIA) for Deshmukh to record his state- that he would furnish all infor- over Rs 4 crore collected from Thackeray in March that the twin cases of planting of an ment on July 5. Deshmukh had mation and documents sought bar owners between December Deshmukh had fixed a collec- SUV Scorpio with 20 gelatin earlier skipped two summons of by the ED after the agency pro- 2020 and February 2021 was tion target of Rs 100 crore per sticks and a threat note near the ED in the case. vided him a copy of the routed to Deshmukh's charita- month for sacked assistant Antilia, the home of Reliance On June 29, Deshmukh Enforcement Case Information ble trust in Nagpur, through police inspector Sachin Vaze, Industries Ltd Chairman skipped the second summon Report (ECIR) filed by it in the four shell companies in Delhi. who was the then head of the Mukesh Ambani, followed by citing Covid pandemic and case. He further mentioned Deshmukh (72), is facing Crime Intelligence Unit of the the murder of Thane-based said that he was ready to join that the ED summons "do not an ED investigation on the elite Crime Branch-CID of the owner of the SUV, Mansukh the probe through any "video or clarify" the purpose of his per- basis of the Central Bureau of Mumbai Police. Thereafter, Hiran. IANS 3 ! 3 4 . '4 '5 2 2 ! #*" "$"# . / $ Vijayan assumed office for the out the real issues. But the min- %$ " &#$=""" "% " second time in May 2021. “The ister blamed the industrialist by # # "+ " # "( Rajeev, the young Minister industries department has no charging that the latter was " * # # "$* L6Q " " Pfor industries in Kerala, lam- role in the raids. As far as I know making a mountain out of a # ( "" $ *" #667 basted the Kitex Group and its there were no raids other than molehill. “The Kerala "*$ # "+*"" $ "$ chairman Sabu M Jacob on visits by the officials for routine Government has signed only a ""#()# $$ * " Saturday for distorting the image inspection,” said Rajeev, the Letter of Interest with the Kitex $*" $* #" "*"+ & of the State in front of the lone minister from Ernakulam Group and not a MoU. If they " # #"&#( nation. district in the Vijayan cabinet. do not want to go ahead with the Speaking to reporters at Jacob had declared lasty project let it be so. There are so 2 > # Ernakulam, Rajeev belittled the week that his Kitex Ltd was many industrial and business <8% & " $ # "& $ 3, charges made by Jacob that the withdrawing from the groups waiting to make big $ + +* # " " "+* latter’s factory was raided by var- Memorandum of time investment in the State.” ;;" " $; $$% ( " ious departments of Kerala 11 Understanding (MoU) he had Said Rajeev. #**$ # *"" #$#" times since the Left Democratic signed with the Government of Sabu ,on his part, said the # " "+( "* " "*" $ # Government led by Pinarayi Kerala for an investment of Rs response of the Minister or the " $$$* $$ $$L #" $ 3,500 crore over the next three Government were not in the $ #" ## $ ##$*"$$ years which would have created right spirit. While major polit- $" &#( 35,000 jobs in Kerala. The latest ical parties like the Congress and news is that the Kitex Group has the Muslim League chose to *'((( been offered all facilities by the look the other way, Sabu got a <8% & "=" # + " Government of Tamil Nadu to surprise on Saturday as the BJP " *(8&FFF"" #*""*" $ * set up the unit in the neighbor- came out in the open extending #"* &+"( # " ing State. support to the Group. # " #*"" #"* $ " Rajeev said he has asked the “Kerala is facing the worst # " " $ " $ $$ " $ bureaucrats in his department to kind of unemployment in its his- #" + (*""$$ # * * # " speak to Sabu M Jacob and find tory. But the Pinarayi Vijayan # * C "( *"" # + government is driving out indus- * ##$$# " "#$* " " trialists from the State and this #"* $ # ))" $&#( is really shocking,” said K Surendran, president of the 22 > 9 Kerala BJP, who is under the <8% & * " #"=" $ " scanner of the State Police in "" " $ # & *"" #* " connection with the seizure of $" * # " % # $# # unaccounted money worth Rs " #"# " # 3.5 crore and also for threaten- " ""( # # " ?"* ing a candidate to withdraw " GE# "$ " # ()$*# from the race in Manjeswaram #" * " $ #$$ $ # assembly constituency during #$ " (-$"" # " the 2021 assembly election. + # " $ " "&#( $ #"$ " $ # " # 0- " ( $ #& # 0- " $ $ " *"$ " # " " & ( $$ 9 CFI *" <8% & "=" # " $ G7F -=) #"*" $# ?=" $%+" %" 0 $C4= %"%#$? # " #", 0 $7( +" # #$ * # #"$ Panaji: The Goa Government -=)*$ &6B* "%&B7* $#&78* is considering allowing restau- QF* # ( rants to function at 50 per cent capacity soon, Chief Minister #9. Pramod Sawant said on ! )# #$ =%) $$ 0 GFG6 # " B Saturday. "We have announced " " 0 GFGF&+( # that saloons may open (from "$ "$ " *$ * =%) " " July 5). We are also consider- "$ 3 & #=%)$$ 0 GFG6 ing 50 per cent relief for GE7""" G ,# ' % ' ' $ #& % demic) to nearest medical col- 13,640 till date. There were leges. 1,03567 patients cross the State hough Kerala remained in Despite the two-day total undergoing treatment for the Ttotal lock down mode on lock down in the State which pandemic. Though the average Saturday, there was no dearth came into operation in the Test Positivity Rate showed of ambulances blaring their early hours of Saturday, by 10.39 per cent, there were 88 sirens rushing Covid-19 evening the Government said regions in the State were TPR patients in critical condition in a release that 12,456 new was more than 24 per cent from their homes and front line cases were logged by the end of which means these areas would treatment centres (make shift the day. be under Triple Lock Down dispensaries exclusively for The pandemic claimed 135 mode till the situation persons afflicted with the pan- lives taking the death toll to improves. '# )' (!# '* ! * 1 2324 /#8 + ) <" "$*" * 4% % +@* + O = - 5 (, /( P Himalayan Mountains and its foothills had lesser strife ir quality plays a crucial during this pandemic. he Enforcement Arole in the outbreak of the For instance, among TDirectorate (ED) on Covid-19 pandemic, a study other areas, Andhra Pradesh Saturday conducted searches at has said while suggesting that had inhaled quite bad air. six premises located in the improving it with proper strict meters, air temperature, “This also explains why AP, national Capital and Uttar regulations whenever infec- incoming short-wave radia- being primarily a coastal state, Pradesh under the provisions Qazi Jahangir Qasmi, all locat- tions peak could help reduce tion, wind speed are positively has reported more Covid-19 of Prevention of Money ed at Jamia Nagar in Delhi,” it virus spread and mortality and significantly associated infections than Telangana, Laundering Act, 2002 in con- said in a statement. rates. with outbreak patterns, while which is far away from the nection with the forced reli- The offices of Al Hassan Spanning over one year precipitation (rainfall) and coast,” said the study. gious conversion case regis- Education and Welfare (April 2020 to March 2021) humidity are negatively cor- The research team com- tered recently by the Anti- Foundation and Guidance involving 300 districts includ- related with confirmed cases. prising Amitesh Gupta and Terrorism Squad (ATS) of UP. Education and Welfare Society ing Hyderabad, Vijayawada “Coastal districts and Laboni Saha from Savitribai According to the ATS case, located at Lucknow and Sant and Visakhapatnam cover- areas located in the plain and Phule Pune University, and Mohd. Umar Gautam, his asso- Kabir Nagar respectively, have ing summer, monsoon and low-lying areas experienced a RBased Services ciate Mufti Qazi Jahangir also been searched, it further winter seasons, the study bitter situation during this Private Limited, Delhi, inves- Qasmi and others were alleged- said. reveals that among the air pandemic”, said the study tigated the role of regional ly alluring people for conver- “Umar Gautam has been pollutants, atmospheric ozone published in online preprint meteorology and air quality sion to Islam religion in lieu of associated with these organi- was better correlated with portal MedRxiv on July1. parameters in the outbreak financial support. zations and has been playing an infection counts followed by The spatial distribution of pattern of Covid-19 pan- The ED has initiated instrumental role in narios. mutant, all the above scenarios aerosol thickness, carbon cases also depicted that the demic. money laundering investiga- carrying out illegal conver- “The optimistic one — will be invalid. The IIT-Kanpur monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, coastal districts were more They used the remote tion on the basis of an FIR reg- sions,” it said. he third Covid wave will be where we assume that life goes professor further said, “First, loss black carbon and sulphur anguished by misfortune than sensing-based dataset of 12 istered by ATS, UP on forced Several incriminating doc- Ta “ripple” in case there is no back to normal by August, and of immunity in the recovered dioxide. the districts located in the environmental variables to religious conversion under the uments have been seized dur- significantly faster-spreading there is no new mutant. Second population, second vaccination- The researchers observed interior part of the country correlate infective case counts provisions of Indian Penal ing the searches, which reveal mutant. However, if there is a the intermediate one — where induced immunity. Each of that among the weather para- whereas the districts from the at the district level. Code. the large-scale faster-spreading mutant, the we assume that vaccination is 20 these two needs to be estimat- In this connection, the conversions carried out by magnitude of the third wave will per cent less effective in addition ed for the future. And third, how agency on Saturday conducted accused Umar Gautam and be “comparable to the first one”, to optimistic scenario assump- to incorporate the two in the Mahendra Verma, along with epidemic parameters of the sec- be higher than the second one searches at six premises in all, his organizations all over India. according to projections of the tions. Third pessimistic one — model.” their team. ond wave. We assume that India and may appear early three each in Delhi and Uttar The documents also reveal Government-backed ‘Sutra’ this has an assumption different In yet another study by IIT It said, “There is significant is fully unlocked on 15 July.” (September). “ In scenario 3 with Pradesh. receipt of foreign funding of model for Covid-19. from the intermediate one: a Kanpur, the researchers showed anxiety among policy makers He said under the Scenario stricter interventions, the peak “The premises searched several crores of rupees by Maninder Agarwal, new 25 per cent more infectious that the third wave of Covid-19 and the public about the third 1 third wave will peak in of the third wave could be include the office of Islamic these organizations for the Professor, IIT-Kanpur, who was mutant spread in August,” he is expected by September to wave. For the same, using the October but a lower peak height delayed until late October with Dawah Centre (IDC), house of purpose of illegal conversions, part of the team of scientists added. October this year. SIR model, we have construct- than the second wave while in strict social distancing. Here, the main accused Mohd Umar it said, adding further investi- behind the Sutra analysis said As per the Sutra model, if The study was done by ed the following three scenarios the scenario 2 (Normal with peak will be lower than the sec- Gautam and his associate Mufti gation is under progress. that they have created three sce- there is an immunity escape Professor Rajesh Ranjan and of a possible third wave using the virus mutations), the peak could ond wave.” 4 "* P% ! * 5# "**"4) " ** 1 & emanding a joint parlia- ulses traders have expressed Dmentary committee (JPC) witter India has filed an Punhappiness over the probe into the Rafale deal, Taffidavit in the Delhi High Government move to impose Congress’ chief spokesperson Court, saying that they are in the stock limits. The India Pulses Randeep Singh Surjewala on process of appointing a griev- the High court.Twitter also and Grains Association (IPGA) Saturday said his party and its ance officer after Dharmendra informed that the IT Rules on Saturday expressed shock former chief Rahul Gandhi Chatur an interim grievance clearly state that only the “vic- over the Government imposing stand vindicated. officer, stepped down from the tim” can file complaint with the stock limits on pulses till According to a statement post after a few weeks on the job. grievance officer. October, in a bid to prevent by Surjewala, “The French who was in office when the programme and services with The affidavit has been filed by In its affidavit, Twitter said hoarding and check price rise. News Website, Mediapart has Rafale deal was inked, and cur- the GOI’. Obviously, this is a ref- Micah L Rubbo, Senior Counsel the grievance of the petitioner On the other hand, the also released details of the rent French President, erence for the influence of and Twitter Inc’s Director of was received and acknowledged Samyukt Kisan Morcha said agreement inked between Emmanuel Macron, who was at Reliance on PM Modi led gov- Litigation, said that the by the answering respondent/ that the farmers stand vindi- Reliance Infra and Dassault the time Hollande’s Economy ernment. Fourthly, the agree- microblogging platform is in the Twitter within 24 hours on cated, because this move was including revision of the throttle supplies as the Aviation to constitute a Joint and Finance Minister, as well as ment between Reliance and final stages of appointing a May 26, 2021. Further, the made possible due to the import policy from “restricted” importers will not be in a Venture Company called the then Defence Minister, now Dassault excluded Hindustan replacement. In the meanwhile, grievance has also been dis- Supreme Court suspending to “free” in case of tur, urad and position to import large quan- Dassault Reliance Aerospace Foreign Affairs Minister, Jean- Aeronautics Limited Le. HAL as the grievances of Indian users posed of within the period of 15 the implementation of the moong. tities together,” he said. Limited (DRAL), which sub- Yves Le Drian as also role of now DRAL was responsible are being addressed by the days on June 9 as prescribed by amendments made to the “But this order of impos- Since the festival season is stantiates the statement of the RInfra i.e. Reliance for Rafale’s ‘Aircraft Final Grievance Officer. Rule 3(2)of the Information Essential Commodities Act in ing stock limits on pulses has approaching from next then French Prime Minister, Infrastructure Limited,” he said. Assembly Line’”, he said. Twitter has filed an affidavit Technology (Intermediary 2020, removing such stock taken the pulses industry by month, the supply may Francois Hollande that decision Highlighting five core Speaking further, he said, in Delhi High Court in response Guidelines and Digital Media limits and de-regulating the complete surprise. It’s quite a become a major constraint to appoint Reliance as Dassault’s points, the Congress leader “Fifthly, on 25th March, 2015, to a petition filed by a user Amit Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 supply chain. The Government regressive step by the govern- due to this restraining order, industrial partner was that of said, “Firstly, Reliance owned 51 Eric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Acharya, who contended that (“Intermediaries Guidelines”). on July 2 issued a notification ment,” he said. This will severe- he added. Kothari said farm- PM Modi led government and per cent and Dassault owned 49 Aviation, in presence of Chief the three-month period got Twitter also said that the claim imposing stock holding limits ly impact not only the whole- ers are going to be adversely that France ‘had no choice’ in per cent in the joint venture i.e. of Indian Air Force and over on May 25, 2021, but to of the petitioner should be ren- on all pulses except moong on salers, retailers and importers impacted as it is going to be the matter.” the company - DRAL. Secondly, Chairman of HAL, told in date, no resident grievance offi- dered infructuous since he has- wholesalers, retailers, millers but also the farmers and con- peak season for them with Surjewala said on June 14, Reliance and Dassault agreed to Bangalore that Dassault and cer has been appointed by n’t made authors of those tweets and importers. sumers, he added. Kothari fur- festivals around the corner 2021, French Public a maximum investment of 169 HAL were in agreement in Twitter to deal with complaints as party respondents from “We urge the government ther said India annually needs and planting time for kharif Prosecution Services i.e. PNF Million Euros. Dassault, with 49 accordance with the RFP signed regarding tweets on its platform. whom he is aggrieved of. The to immediately withdraw the 25 million tonnes of pulses. But crops. has ordered an investigation per cent of the stake in DRAL, by them. Intriguingly, on 26th He also alleged that his com- matter is listed for hearing on order as it is not in the inter- this year, “we are expecting a “Prices are going to crash. into “Rafale Papers” for “cor- pledged to provide 159 Million March 2015, Reliance and plaint against Tweets were not July 6 before the Delhi High est of anybody,” IPGA Vice shortage.” Chana is already selling below ruption”, “influence peddling”, Euros i.e. 94 per cent of the total Dassault signed an MoU. This acted upon promptly by the Court. Chairman Bimal Kothari said Normally, an importer minimum support price “money laundering”, maximum investment. Reliance was just 15 days before the uni- social media giant. A day after Dharmendra in a statement. The industry is imports 3,000 to 5,000 tonnes (MSP). Tur and Urad are sell- “favouritism” on the complaint with 51 per cent stake in DRAL lateral announcement by Prime “An Interim Resident Chatur resigned from the post, “utterly shocked. The IPGA of one variety but imposing a ing at MSP,” he said. On the of French Anti-Corruption was to bring only 10 Million Minister Narendra Modi on Grievance officer was appoint- Twitter appointed its California- will make a representation to limit to just 100 tonnes per one hand, the government NGO, Sherpa. Euros.” 10th April 2015 to purchase 36 ed as per the new IT Rules. based global legal policy direc- the government and address variety will lead to controlling wants the farmers to get MSP “The investigation will “Thirdly, Clause 4.4.1 of the Rafale Aircraft for 7.8 Billion However, even before steps tor Jeremy Kessel as the new the issue”, it said. Kothari said supplies, he said, adding that and double the farmer’s cover among other elements, agreement between Reliance Euros without transfer of tech- could be taken to completely grievance officer for India. the IPGA has always wel- such restrictions will cause income but this kind of pol- questions surrounding the and Dassault envisaged that nology and bypassing the formalise the arrangement, the However, the new IT Rules call comed and supported govern- more harm than good to the icy will hurt everybody and is actions of former French Reliance will provide produc- Congress-UPA global tender to official withdrew his candida- for an Indian resident for the ment’s efforts to boost trade farmers and consumers. certainly not beneficial to President, Francois Hollande, tion facilities and marketing for purchase 126 Aircrafts”. ture on 21.6.2021,” Twitter told role. and double farmer’s income “These limits are going to anyone, he added. (( ( O,(( ( P < ##% viral vector as with other gene therapy studies but is #' %# .' , / done with electroporation (quick production of pores into the cells with high volt- age) which is known to have he India Meteorological low risk of off-target gene TDepartment (IMD) said activation. on Saturday that heatwave Dr Nita Radhakrishnan, conditions have abated from HOD, Department of the plains in northwest India, Paediatric Haematology- adding that no heatwave con- Oncology, Super Specialty ditions are likely in the region Paediatric Hospital and PG over the next five days. Teaching Institute (SSPH- “Subdued Rainfall activity is PGT), Noida hoped that the very likely to continue over treatment can be a game- Northwest, Central and changer for world health. Western parts of peninsular parent to child. stem cells by deleting the gene For, she said, sickle cell India for next 5-6 days,” it said. Many die with- BCL11A, the gene responsible disease and beta thalassemia Meanwhile, rains accompa- out getting ade- for suppressing foetal haemo- and other congenital blood nied by gusty winds hit some ( on Friday). Yesterday, fairly suggest that no favourable quate treatment globin production. disorders are major diseases parts of the national capital widespread rainfall has conditions are likely to devel- 9 New England Journal of while many suffer in pain By doing so, stem cells in the world. The present and NCR on Saturday, bring- occurred over Punjab, op for further advance of Medicine. throughout their life. start producing foetal haemo- modes of treatments have ing respite to those who have Haryana, Delhi and adjoining southwest monsoon into n a good news for the per- For layman understand- Researchers cured two globin so that patients with their limitations. been reeling under searing parts of west Uttar Pradesh remaining parts of Rajasthan, Isons suffering with blood dis- ing, it can be called as gene cor- patients of separate cases of congenital haemoglobin Blood transfusion often temperatures for the past four due to a western disturbance West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, orders like sickle cell anemia rection therapy to actually severe red blood congenital dis- defects (beta thalassemia or leads to iron overload and days. The maximum temper- bringing respite from the pre- Chandigarh & Delhi and and thalassemia, a team of completely correct the affected eases--sickle cell anemia and sickle cell disease) make organ damage while bone ature was recorded at 38.6 vailing heatwave conditions,” Punjab during next 5 days. researchers has, for the first DNA sequence. Presently, Thalassemia --by safely mod- enough foetal haemoglobin to marrow transplant is a costly, degrees Celsius, two notches the IMD tweeted, referring to It has predicted moderate time successfully edited genes blood transfusion and bone ifying DNA of the patients’ overcome the effect of the risky and invasive treatment above the season’s normal heavy rains that lashed Delhi to severe thunderstorm of the patients of severe red marrow transplant are con- blood cells. defective haemoglobin that available only to patients who while the relative humidity and its adjoining areas on accompanied by frequent blood congenital disease with ventional modes of treatment In the paper ‘CRISPR-Cas9 causes their disease. The can find suitable donors with recorded at 5.30 pm was 43 per Friday. The IMD had earlier cloud to ground lightning very CRISPR-Cas9 technology. but having their own con- Gene Editing for Sickle Cell results are encouraging, said matching blood stem cells. cent. issued a heatwave alert for July likely over Bihar, Jharkhand, The advantage of this straints. Disease and beta-Thalassemia’, the study. Also, limited bone marrow “As predicted, heat wave 1 and 2. north Chhattisgarh and approach is that it uses the However, development of Dr Damiano Rondelli, the The advantage of this transplantation facilities and conditions have abated from IMD further said that pre- Gangetic West Bengal during patient’s cells or say, DNA of the CRISPR-Cas9 technology is Michael Reese Professor of approach is that it uses the expertise within the country the plains of northwest India vailing meteorological condi- next 24 hours. This may cause patient’s blood cell is modified. expected to revolutionize the Hematology at the University patient’s cells with no need for mean that most patients can- with the occurrence of only tions, large scale atmospheric injuries leading to casualties to There is no need of a donor. world of genetic disorders of Illinois Chicago said gene a donor. Also, the gene not access this treatment, Dr isolated heat waves over features and the forecast wind people and animals staying The study is published in the which are passed down from editing modified the DNA of manipulation does not use a Radhakrishnan added. Haryana and Delhi yesterday pattern by dynamical models outdoors. '# )' (!# '* ! * 1 2324 ( #> && 89 %=) President Joe Biden. He has The closure of posts near said it’s time to end America’s Afghanistan’s borders with Iran he two-decade war in longest war after two decades and Pakistan will make it hard- .! TAfghanistan has given US of a conflict that killed 2,200 US er to monitor hostile groups spies a perch for keeping tabs troops and 38,000 Afghan civil- operating in those areas, and on terrorist groups that might ians, with a cost as much as the withdrawal of Americans once again use the beleaguered USD 1 trillion. from Afghan agencies could 6 nation to plan attacks against But that withdrawal comes worsen already troubling prob- the US homeland. But that will with many uncertainties as a lems with corruption, experts end soon. The withdrawal of resurgent Taliban captures said. Washington has long Q " R US troops from Afghanistan is ground and fears mount that struggled to gather intelligence leaving intelligence agencies the country could soon fall into even from its allies in scrambling for other ways to civil war. The US is still work- Afghanistan. In the early years %=) cations for special visas to monitor and stop terrorists. ing on agreements to base of the conflict, the US was come to the United States have They’ll have to depend more on counterterrorism forces in the drawn into rivalries that result- early 20 years after invad- yet to be approved. The admin- technology and their allies in region and evacuate thousands ed in targets that were driven Ning Afghanistan to oust istration has already said it’s the Afghan Government — of interpreters and other by score-settling among fac- the Taliban and hunt down al- willing to evacuate them to even as it faces an increasing- Afghans who helped the tions in the country. Qaida, the US military has third countries pending their ly uncertain future once US American war effort. Retired Lt Gen Robert vacated its biggest airfield in visa approvals but has yet to and NATO forces depart. CIA Director William Ashley, who led the Defense the country, advancing a final determine where. Officials said “You may not be blind, but Burns testified in April that Intelligence Agency from 2017 withdrawal that the Pentagon Friday that one possibility is to you’re going to be legally blind,” fighters from al-Qaida and the to 2020, said US authorities says will be completed by the relocate them to neighboring said Rep Mike Waltz, a Florida Islamic State group are still may be able to replace some of end of August. countries in Central Asia where Republican and Green Beret operating in Afghanistan and monitor and stop threats. The CIA has had a role in by many Afghans and have their lost footprint with inter- President Joe Biden had they could be protected from who served in Afghanistan. “remain intent on recovering Burns made a secret visit to Afghanistan for more than 30 been implicated in extrajudicial cepted communications as well instructed the Pentagon to possible retaliation by the Waltz said in an interview that the ability to attack US targets.” Afghanistan in April and reas- years, dating back to aiding killings of civilians. as publicly available informa- complete the military with- Taliban or other groups. while he believed American “When the time comes for sured Afghan officials that the rebels fighting the Soviet Union The Associated Press tion posted online, particular- drawal by Sept. 11, the 20th The White House and forces would still be able to detect the US military to withdraw, US would remain engaged in from 1979 to 1989. During the reported in April that the CIA ly with the growth of cellphone anniversary of the terrorist State Department have threats, they would have to the US government’s ability to counterterrorism efforts, US war, it is said to have car- was preparing to turn over con- networks compared with the attacks on the United States, but declined to comment on the respond with lesser intelligence collect and act on threats will according to two officials famil- ried out strikes against terror trol of those teams in six 1990s. And while Afghan forces the Pentagon now says it can numbers to be relocated or and more complex operations diminish. That’s simply a fact,” iar with the visit. The CIA and targets and trained Afghan provinces to the Afghan intel- have faltered against the finish the drawdown a little ear- where they might go, but the from bases outside the country. Burns said. He added that the Office of the Director of fighters in groups known as ligence service, known as the Taliban, they can also provide lier. In fact, the drawdown is foreign ministers of Tajikistan The Afghanistan with- CIA and other US agencies National Intelligence declined Counter Terrorism Pursuit National Directorate of valuable information, Ashley already largely completed and and Uzbekistan were both in drawal was ordered by “retain a suite of capabilities” to to comment for this story. Teams. Those teams are feared Security. said. officials had said it could be Washington this week and the wrapped up this weekend. But subject of Afghan security was a number of related issues need raised in meetings they held to be worked out in coming with Secretary of State Antony 7 R 2/ & 7 && !3 > weeks, including a new US mil- Blinken and Defense Secretary itary command structure in Lloyd Austin. Kabul and talks with Turkey on Kirby said that Austin on an arrangement for maintain- Friday approved a new com- 7 ! & & !& 5 & ing security at the Kabul air- mand structure in Afghanistan port, and so an official end to to transition the U.S. military ) the pullout will not be mission from warfighting to ) The ministry said it goods considering the Covid- announced soon. two new objectives — pro- approved the budget for the 19 pandemic,” said Komal lash floods and landslides “A safe, orderly drawdown tecting a continuing US diplo- epal’s election commis- commission to procure election Dhamala, assistant spokesper- Ftriggered by torrential rains enables us to maintain an matic presence in Kabul and Nsion is preparing for the materials and election man- son at the commission. across Nepal have left at least ongoing diplomatic presence, maintaining liaison with the mid-term elections in agement. This budget, howev- The commission is also 38 people dead, including seven support the Afghan people Afghan military. November despite the uncer- er, does not cover the expens- updating voters’ lists in differ- children, and wounded over 50 and the government, and pre- Austin’s plan calls for the tainty over polls due to the es for security arrangements for ent districts. others in the last 20 days, the vent Afghanistan from once top commander in pending petitions in the the polls. “More voters will be added Home Ministry said on again becoming a safe haven Afghanistan, Army Gen. Scott Supreme Court against the dis- “We are planning to issue for the elections in November,” Saturday. for terrorists that threatens Miller, to transfer his combat solution of the House of a tender next week for all the said Dhamala. The ministry said 51 peo- our homeland,” Pentagon press authorities to the Florida- Representatives, according to a goods required for holding the According to him, there ple sustained injuries and 24 secretary John Kirby said. based head of US central media report. elections, except for ballot will be around 22,000 polling people, including three chil- The administration is Command, Marine Gen. At the recommendation of boxes which we have in ade- centres for the upcoming elec- dren, have gone missing in the meanwhile narrowing options Frank McKenzie, before relin- Prime Minister KP Sharma quate numbers,” said Raj tions. Considering the health incidents of floods and land- for ensuring the safety of thou- quishing his command this Oli, President Bidya Devi Kumar Shrestha, spokesper- risks due to Covid-19, the slides in different parts of the sands of Afghans whose appli- month. Bhandari dissolved the lower son at the commission. commission is also preparing country. house for the second time in Officials at the election health and safety guidelines to Similarly, 1,250 people & five months on May 22 and body say though the House dis- make the election process safer. have been evacuated from dif- & , & announced snap elections on solution case is being chal- Some health officials have ferent parts of the country that November 12 and November lenged in the Supreme Court, projected that a third wave of were hit by the natural disaster, Saptari, Kavre, Dhading, landslides, it said. 19. Prime Minister Oli is cur- the commission cannot say no Covid-19 could hit the country it said. Sindhuli, Jumla, Arghakhachi, The Nepal Army person- rently heading a minority gov- to holding elections. around the same time when Five people were killed in Dang, Palpa, Kaski, Kalikot, nel, Nepal Police and Armed ernment after losing a trust The commission is cur- elections have been planned. Sindhupalchowk district, four Panchthar, Bajhang and Bajur Police Forces have been vote in the 275-member House. rently preparing the specifica- Officials at the election body killed in Doti district, three districts, the ministry said. mobilised to carry out rescue The constitutionality of the tions for over 50 types of goods admit the risk and are planning each in Gorkha and Rolpa, two A total of 790 houses have operations. Over 5,100 people President’s move is being heard to be procured. various measures not to turn each in Chitawan, Tanhun, been inundated, 519 homes, 90 have been displaced due to the at the Supreme Court, raising Some of the items that the the elections into a super- Pyuthan and Rautahat, one cowsheds and 19 bridges were natural calamity during this the question if the elections election body plans to procure spreader event. each in Lalitpur, Khotang, destroyed due to the floods and period. would be held on set dates. are ballot box stickers, identi- “Through code of con- But the Election ty cards, poll books, security duct, we can limit the partici- Commission of Nepal said that seals, rubber stamps, voting pation of people in the assem- it would start to procure mate- stamps, markers, stamp pad bly of political parties,” said rials required for holding the and ink, polythene bag and Dhamala. polls next week after the shack, photocopy paper; glue While the commission is Finance Ministry approved sticks, stapler machines, scales making logistical preparations, 7.72 Nepalese Rupees billion and scissors and pens. the political situation continues for holding the elections, The “Besides these materials, to remain fragile for holding %=) immigration overhaul that included an Kathmandu Post reported. we will also procure medical elections. eight-year pathway to citizenship for the resident Joe Biden called for bipar- roughly 11 million people living in the 2 Ptisan action on a pathway to citi- United States illegally. Republican law- %2%%'4 zenship for some migrants during a nat- makers blocked the effort and have crit- $ P & uralization ceremony Friday at the icized the administration for the rise in White House in which he people attempting to cross 01 celebrated the contribu- the southern border with- 9 & tions immigrants have out visas. A "* $ $ made to the US. The immigration "" $ * $+ " ) tative to the IAEA said that “We need an immi- debate involves funda- ""# "* Deputy Director General and gration system that both mental issues of national # *)+ ran’s sole nuclear power plant Head of the Department of reflects our values and security and economic *$$ #" Iis back online following an Safeguards of the IAEA, upholds our laws. We can growth. Republican law- % "&$ $ 6Q emergency shutdown two Massimo Aparo, will visit Iran do both,” Biden said. makers seeking to limit $ &**$( weeks ago, state TV reported in coming days, the The president said immigration say it will Saturday. official IRNA news agency there should be a pathway help keep the US safe E ' E The report quoted Mostafa reported. to citizenship for immi- and protect jobs for P Rajabi Mashhadi, spokesperson Gharibabadi said Aparo’s grants who were brought to the US ille- native-born citizens. But economists, > &5 ;"" " for the country’s energy min- visit to Tehran is “in direction gally as children, for foreign-born peo- many associated with Democrats, say $"L-" istry, as saying the Bushehr of routine safeguards,” and ple who have temporary protected increased immigration would boost "$) + plant “returned to the produc- added that “No talks have been status due to strife in their birth coun- economic growth, currently weighed $ #* # " tion of energy” after the com- planned for him in Tehran.” He tries and for farm workers. down by falling fertility rates. 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He said in countries with low vacci- “operational, equipment, and war monitor said. Shelling also struck the nation coverage, terrible scenes of hospitals financial support” to an armed The regional director of the home of a volunteer for the overflowing are again becoming the norm. > militia in Syria that recruits United Nations children’s White Helmets, also known as “Compounded by more transmissible vari- &6 "&<@+ 6/ "" child soldiers. In a statement late agency UNICEF called it the the Syria Civil Defense, killing ants, like Delta, which is quickly becoming the $" " # Friday, the Turkish foreign min- worst violence since a cease-fire his two children in the village dominant strain in many countries, we are in $ istry said it “completely rejects” was reached in March last year. of Balion. 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Noting that the # *$ & United Nations report that tection of all children and ing to the White Helmets. Delta variant has been detected in at least 98 $ documented child recruitment strongly urge those fighting to The Britain-based Syrian countries and is spreading quickly in countries L" # and exploitation under the refrain from further attacks.” Observatory for Human Rights with low and high vaccination coverage, he said <6#.CF+#/( umbrella of the Syrian The shelling in Ibleen, a vil- also reported the shelling and there are essentially two ways for countries to Democratic Forces. AP lage in southern Idlib province, casualties. AP push back against new surges. AP ( #@ '# )' (!# '* ! * 1 2324 * ' !$% '-,2 3 & $ 3& "*** ++ +" - & * + " ' 9 5R+ + 24-566 *'+) 1" 1 "A very important point of one-time registration for jew- importers. more harm than good to the mance of exports, he added. asing of lockdown restric- he Bureau of Indian ellers and no renewal with BIS Kothari said the IPGA has farmers and consumers. The minister also said that Etions by different States TStandards (BIS) website is still not clearly mentioned in #"$ always welcomed and sup- "These limits are going to urning adversity into going by the performance in would help apparel exports and FAQs do not capture many the FAQs on the BIS website. ported government's efforts to throttle supplies as the Topportunity, India has first quarter of the fiscal, an catch up fast and surpass the key points on hallmarking, Another significant point about boost the trade and double importers will not be in a posi- recorded highest-ever mer- ambitious target of $400 billion pre-Covid levels soon, AEPC discussed between the gems hallmarking being applicable farmer's income including revi- tion to import large quantities chandise exports of $95 billion exports has been set for 2021- said on Saturday. and jewellery industry and the only at the first point of sale is he India Pulses and Grains sion of the import policy from together," he said. in the April-June quarter of 22. Apparel Export Promotion Government, causing confu- also missing,” GJC Chairman TAssociation (IPGA) on “restricted” to “free” in case of Since the festival season is current fiscal year (FY22). In the first quarter period, Council (AEPC) Chairman A sion and disruption amongst Ashish Pethe pointed out. Saturday expressed shock over tur, urad and moong. approaching from next month, This is 85 per cent higher several labour intensive sectors Sakthivel said that while the jewellers, All India Gem and The elements of distribu- the Government imposing "But this order of imposing the supply may become a major than exports of Q1 of 2020-21 have seen a rapid export overall global demand has Jewellery Domestic Council tion, storage, transport, and stock limits on pulses till stock limits on pulses has taken constraint due to this restrain- and 18 per cent higher than the growth. The exports in the remained buoyant, the lock- (GJC) said on Saturday. exhibition for sale of jewellery October, in a bid to prevent the pulses industry by complete ing order, he added. exports of Q1 of 2019-20. It is engineering goods sector has downs in different parts of the In this regard, the industry (as mentioned in Section 15 of hoarding and check price surprise. It's quite a regressive Kothari said farmers are also 16 per cent more than the increased by $5.2 billion over country had kept factories in body has written to Union the BIS Act 2016) were not yet rise. step by the government," he said. going to be adversely impact- previous highest Q1 exports of Q1 of 2019-20. Likewise, rice partial shutdown. Minister for Consumer Affairs eliminated from the FAQs, The industry is "utterly This will severely impact ed as it is going to be peak sea- 2018-19 ($82 billion) and is exports growth has remained With decline in daily cases Piyush Goyal stating that the Pethe added. shocked. The IPGA will make not only the wholesalers, retail- son for them with festivals higher than the earlier peak of positive since May 2020 and of infection and resumption of FAQs (frequently asked ques- "The points about manu- a representation to the ers and importers but also the around the corner and planti- exports in Q4 of 2020-21 ($90 rose by 37 per cent in Q1 of economic activities, India is tions) released by BIS on their facturers being given a chance Government and address the farmers and consumers, he ng time for kharif crops. billion). 2021-22 compared to Q1 of now set to achieve healthy website have a lot of ambigui- to use their own logo in hall- issue", it said. added. "Prices are going to crash. Commerce and Industry 2019-20. exports growth, he said. ty and lack clarity, due to marked jewellery and usage of "We urge the Government Kothari further said India Chana is already selling below Ministry Piyush Goyal said India showcased robust "With the reopening of the which there is confusion, B2B (business to business) cus- to immediately withdraw the annually needs 25 million minimum support price that sector specific interven- export performance in April economy, apparel exports are immense unrest and disruption tomer logo and login are also order as it is not in the inter- tonnes of pulses. But this year, (MSP). Tur and Urad are sell- tions, involvement of all the 2020 compared to major likely to catch up fast and sur- amongst jewellers, the GJC not mentioned," he est of anybody," IPGA Vice "we are expecting a shortage." ing at MSP," he said. stakeholders and functioning of economies of the world. As pass the pre-Covid levels soon. said in a statement. noted. Chairman Bimal Kothari said Normally, an importer On the one hand, the gov- the government as a whole compared to April 2019, India's India's economic recovery is It said the website and Further, Pethe said, it was in a statement. imports 3,000 to 5,000 tonnes ernment wants the farmers to helped in achieving the exports growth during April likely to be led by exports till FAQs do not mention or cap- communicated that the issue of The government on July 2 of one variety but imposing a get MSP and double the growth. 2021 was higher than other domestic demand picks up. ture several key points that HUID (Hallmarking unique issued a notification imposing limit to just 100 tonnes per farmer's income but this kind Simplification of proce- major advanced economies like And, leading the pack of were discussed during a meet- ID) will be put up for discus- stock holding limits on all variety will lead to controlling of policy will hurt everybody dures, and extension of time- the European Union, Japan, the exporters will be the MSMEs, ing between the industry stake- sion and the final decision will pulses except moong on whole- supplies, he said, adding that and is certainly not beneficial lines and licences has also US, South Korea, and the as exports need personalised holders and the government, be taken by a high-level com- salers, retailers, millers and such restrictions will cause to anyone, he added. resulted in the record perfor- UK. management," Sakthivel said. held on June 15, 2021. mittee. * *7 5 5 + 9: , ; +* ;A <#,=> /0 % & +- + 5* ;2)$# & ! +, + New Delhi: Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), India's State-run telecom ) $ New Delhi: Automobile demand in engineering and consulting company, entered into June has remained skewed in favour of ise in the use of electric vehicles will result in increas- erming FY21 as an 'exceptional year', a memorandum of understanding with respect to product. He should be allowed passenger vehicles (PVs) and tractors, Ring imports to India from Germany, said a Grant TMotilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) a new strategic partnership with Jupitice Justice to import raw material at zero said Motilal Oswal Financial Services Thornton Bharat-FICCI report. in a report say Government spending grew 2 Technologies Private Limited, a Chandigarh-based xporting units in the special duty and avail duty rebate pro- (MOFSL) in a report. At present, India and Germany aim to partner by per cent last fiscal. Justice Technology startup. Eeconomic zones (SEZs) portionate to value addition. According to the report, commercial leveraging advantages on each side and intensify coop- In FY21, India's real GDP contracted 7.3 per TCIL and Jupitice will jointly promote the dig- should be incentivised on the This will keep him at an advan- vehicles (CVs) and two-wheelers' (2Ws) eration on next-generation technologies, including cent marking the worst fall in the past seven ital private justice delivery platform developed by degree of value addition it tageous position as opposed to sales are yet to catch up. Internet of Things (IoT). decades. Jupitice to support the Government bodies, brings to a product in order to importing finished products "June '21 saw a gradual lifting of lock- The report cited that total import to India from "Our calculations suggest that while real PSUs, and other related institutions for aug- boost outbound shipments and from another country," he down restrictions across states, with a good Germany has increased by 3.56 per cent for the period spending by the private sector fell 10 per cent menting good governance within the country. PNS attract investments in these said. recovery witnessed in PVs and tractors." April 2020-January 2021. in FY21, government spending grew 2 per cent zones, TPCI said on He said this while speaking "Current valuations largely factor in "Germany delivers a $11,420 (9,480 euros) subsidy in real terms." Saturday. at TPCI's webinar on SEZs – a sustained recovery (our base case), for EVs, with $4,192 (3,480 euros) of that chipped in by Consequently, while the private sector ; " " #" Trade Promotion Council the key to boost India's exports. leaving a limited margin of safety for any OEMs. The economic and trade relations between the deducted 8.7 percentage points from the real of India (TPCI) Founder ARM Reddy, Zonal negative surprise." According to MOFSL: countries are strong, with Germany being India's GDP growth, the government added 0.3pp in " %" " Chairman Mohit Singla said Development Commissioner, "We prefer 4Ws over 2Ws, as PVs are the largest trading partner in Europe." FY21. that at present, an exporter in Vishakhapatnam said that SEZs least impacted segment currently and "India and Germany aim to partner by leveraging "Of this, real government investments an SEZ and a foreign exporter are doing well in India as offer a stable competitive environment." advantages on each side and intensify cooperation on declined for the second consecutive year, while are at par when it comes to sell- exports are growing from these "We expect the CV cycle to recover next-generation technologies, including 'Internet of real consumption grew 2.9 per cent YoY in he Federation of Indian Export Organisations ing goods to a domestic tariff zones. and gain momentum towards 2HFY22. Things' (IoT)." FY21." Besides, it cited that combined fiscal T(FIEO) on Saturday said it has inked a mem- area (DTA). "In 2005-06, exports were We prefer companies with a higher vis- According to the report, the country has the poten- deficit was at an all-time high of 13.3 per cent orandum of understanding with logistics service "Therefore, an exporter at Rs 0.23 lakh crore, and now ibility in terms of a demand recovery, a tial to expand its share in global auto components trade of GDP in FY21. provider Aramex India to support micro, small and within the SEZ should be they stand at Rs 5.53 lakh strong competitive positioning, margin to 4-5 per cent by 2026, riding on the exports growth "Our calculation of the combined fiscal medium enterprise (MSME) exporters in India. incentivised on the degree of crore in 2020-21 despite the drivers, and balance sheet and import substitution initiatives being taken by the deficit of the center and states indicates it rose As part of the MoU, it said Aramex will pro- value addition he brings to a pandemic," he said. strength." industry as part of the 'Aatmanirbhar' initiative. to 13.3 per cent of GDP in FY21, against a com- vide preferential pricing to FIEO members, as well bined fiscal deficit of 7 per cent of GDP in as access to online services for cross-border FY20." express shipments. 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At " " month window from The BCCI will conduct November 16, 2021 to Vinoo Mankad Trophy he BCCI on Saturday February 19, 2022. (National U-19 One Day) and ormer Indian batsman Tannounced the domestic The Vijay Hazare Trophy U-19 Challengers Trophy in FVVS Laxman believes that cricket calender for the 2021- final will take place on March between September to India’s white-ball series against 22 season that will conduct all 26, 2022. November in order to select Sri Lanka will be crucial for its domestic tournaments “The BCCI is confident of the white-ball probables for stand-in captain Shikhar # 6889' across age-groups with the hosting the domestic season next year’s ICC U-19 World Dhawan to make his case for coveted Ranji Trophy, starting with health and safety of play- Cup. the T20 World Cup, scheduled on November 16, being the ers and all people involved The three-day Cooch in October-November this marquee event among the being paramount,” the state- Behar Trophy will start only year. )# 2127 matches scheduled. ment further read. after the two tournaments are “I think that Shikhar Last season, the BCCI The Ranji Trophy will be over. Dhawan is rewarded for his couldn’t conduct any age- played with two Elite groups consistent performances in group tournament and was comprising nine teams each NO IRANI CUP, DULEEP white-ball cricket. He is the ndia skipper Virat Kohli forced to cancel the Ranji and the C group and Plate OR DEODHAR TROPHY most experienced player in the I“operates at 200” per cent Trophy due to Covid-19 pan- (North East Teams mainly) While a whopping 2127 squad. But Shikhar will be $ P & & :! $ and has the unbelievable abili- demic. will have 10 teams each. domestic games are being very clear that he has to use ty to inspire his teammates to do However, a full-fledged It is expected that the top held, just like the 2019-20 edi- this opportunity, especially tain of the Indian team, any- pions. the same, reckons stylish bats- domestic season will take five teams as per points from tion, there will be no Irani keeping in mind the T20 one will be proud leading “I don’t think that there is man KL Rahul. place this year with Syed lowed by the Senior Women’s the Elite groups will make it to Cup, Duleep Trophy (inter- World Cup,” Laxman said on their country, but the focus any pressure (on Dravid). It is “Playing with and under Mushtaq Ali T20 to begin One Day Challenger Trophy, the quarterfinals while two zonal First-Class) or Deodhar Star Sports. will be on to score runs and an opportunity for him to cre- Virat Kohli, he is a different sort from October 20 and the which will take place from from group C and topper of Trophy (rechristened in “There is so much stiff put his spot in a safe and ate future champions of of captain. He is a very passion- National One-Day October 27, 2021,” BCCI sec- Plate group completing the Challenger Format) during competition with Rohit secure position.” Indian cricket. It is not neces- ate individual. He operates at 200 Championship for Vijay retary Jay Shah said in a last eight line-up. this edition also. Sharma and KL Rahul as sary that everyone will get an (per cent). 100 is the best you Hazare Trophy being sched- media release. In case of Vijay Hazare It is understood that Irani established openers. Virat GREAT OPPORTUNITY opportunity to play in this possibly can be at, but he oper- uled from February 23 next The final of the Syed Trophy, the groupings will Cup and Duleep Trophy, Kohli very clearly mentioned Laxman is also of the series. But just spending time ates at 200 (per cent),” Rahul said year. Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be remain same while Mushtaq which used to be selection that he wants to open in the opinion that Rahul Dravid’s with Rahul and sharing his in a video for Forbes India. “The season will com- played on November 12 this Ali T20 will have five groups audition for men’s national T20 format. So, Shikhar has to appointment as head coach of experiences, which is already “He has the unbelievable mence on September 21, 2021, year. with two groups of seven team, has lost its relevance and be amongst the runs.” the Indian team for the Sri done with a lot of players in ability to carry the other 10 guys with the Senior Women’s One The coveted Ranji Trophy teams and three groups of hence it has been shelved for Laxman added, “While Lanka tour is an opportunity the squad will just enhance and pull them from 100 to 200 Day League and will be fol- will be played in a three- eight teams each respectively. the time being. he is excited at being the cap- for him to create future cham- their future,” Laxman said. (per cent).” '- ( AIBA adds 3 new weight categories . , %$#3(, ( to men’s competition, 2 in women %) # #&% Competition Committee, the ndia spinners took wickets at Women’s Committee, and the Iregular intervals to nullify a ecuperating from an elbow % ( % % he International Boxing national federations. promising start by England as Rinjury, star Australia bats- TAssociation (AIBA) has Currently, the Olympic the tourists bundled out the man Steve Smith says Test crick- London: Ollie Robinson is decided to add three weight cat- Games has men’s boxing in hosts for 219 in the rain-cur- et remains his top priority and free to play for England again egories for men and two for eight weight divisions (52kg, tailed third and final Women’s he is ready to skip the T20 World after receiving an eight-game women in its competitions from 57kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg, 81kg, ODI, here on Saturday. Cup to be in the best shape for ban — five of them deferred August this year, saying that it 91kg, +91kg) and the women’s Looking for a consolation the Ashes series against England. — for offensive tweets he will allow a greater pool of box- competition in five categories win, India invited England to bat The 32-year-old had with- posted several years ago, the ers to fight in divisions they feel (51kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg and under overcast conditions after drawn from the ongoing white- ECB announced on Saturday. “most strong and comfortable” 75kg). the contest became a 47-overs ball tour of the West Indies due The 27-year-old pace in. Also in a bid to increase per side affair but as has been the to the elbow injury. bowler will be available for From the current 10, the transparency in judging, AIBA case in the series, the hosts large- “There’s still a bit of time England’s forthcoming men’s weight categories have has increased the number of ly remained untroubled. between now and (the World matches including the five- now gone up to 13 with the min- reviews allowed to participating They were placed comfort- Cup), and I’m tracking okay at Test series with India as a dis- imum weight reduced to 48kg teams in its competitions and ably at 110 for two but their &% & * % :! $; the moment — it’s slow, but I’m ciplinary panel deemed him from the current 49kg. also waived off the $1,000 fee strategy to attack Indian spin- going okay,” Smith told to have already served the The featherweight (57kg) that was being charged for failed ners resulted in wickets falling when Shikha Pandey trapped Deepti, looking for a big shot. cricket.com.au. Ashes series I’ve been involved three-game ban. He was also has been added back to the fold challenges. in clutches with a middle-order opener Tammy Beaumont (0) Sciver was denied her fifty The T20 World Cup was in,” Smith said. fined £3,200 ($4,400). along with the addition of light The number of reviews per collapse. leg before. Knight and in-form by Mandhana, who pulled of a shifted from India due to the Returning to action after a The seamer was sus- middleweight (71kg) and the team have been increased from Natalie Sciver’s confident Lauren Windfield-Hill stroked, stunning diving catch in the Covid-19 pandemic and will be year-long ban due to his role in pended from England duty cruiserweight (86kg). two to three. 49 and Heather Knight’s com- drove and nudged the India deep when the Briton went held in the UAE and Oman the ball-tampering scandal in pending an investigation after The bantamweight has been Under the system, the team posed 46 propped the England bowlers with ease to keep a after Deepti. from October 17 to November South Africa, Smith had historic racist and sexist posts brought back to 54kg from cur- manager or the head coach of innings while Deepti Sharma decent run-rate. Knight was closing in on her 14, while the Ashes is schedule amassed 774 runs in four Tests made between 2012 and 2014 rent 56kg. the losing boxer gets 15 minutes (3/47) took three wickets for Sneh, who bowled a better first fifty of the series but her to begin on December 8 in at an average of 110.57, includ- re-emerged during his Test The women’s divisions have after the decision is announced India. Sophia Dunkley (28) and length, broke the 67-run stand sweep shot off Harmanpreet Brisbane. ing two hundreds, to emerge as debut in the first Test against gone up from 10 to 12 with the to submit a protest and complete Kate Cross (16 not out) chipped when Winfield-Hill went for a landed straight into the hands of “I’d love to be part of the the star performer in the last New Zealand in June. AFP addition of light flyweight at the paperwork for it in the next in with useful cameos. slog sweep but ended up holing Pandey at long-on. World Cup, for sure. But from Ashes series. 50kg and light middleweight at 30 minutes. Sneh Rana (1/31), Poonam out to Shikha Pandey at deep The Indian fielders were my point of view, Test cricket, “I want to put myself in a taking in the World Cup, then 70kg. All decisions, except for Yadav (1/43) and Harmanpreet mid-wicket. sharp and agile as they stropped that’s my main goal — to be right position where I can have that we’ll have to go down that path, The decision was taken after knockouts, abandonments and Kaur (1/24)accounted for one Amy Jones (17) though a few runs. for the Ashes and try to emulate kind of impact,” he said. but hopefully we don’t have to go “widespread consultation of disqualifications, can be chal- batter each. could not convert her good More wickets fell when what I’ve done in the last few “If that does mean not par- there.” stakeholders”, including the lenged in the system. Indian enjoyed early success start and was dismissed by England made a final push. #' ( $ # 1"2!3435 5 -( 5 6 L $ 52A %6 '4' ** " "" 7 55 = 6&< 66& ;55 5 "<8&56 <86& 65 == 5@<@ <8 <5"@6@<I"6 766&'FA< 6 66 &85 5< %< "&<&%55 7 <@<% 56 6 =="' 5 8H"566 6@ <% 6" % %$" ' '%#$ $" " #' ( "" # %$$"#$%$! & # % $% ""#$&% %' % %#! % / ovid-19 has already had a dramat- ing. In any case, it is all over the TV. So we bully home with pomp, style and swagger. I Finally, cricket is big business in India. Not ic effect on the world. We all are getting there, but until we are allowed don’t know, nor do you. And they will do it only at the top of the game where media and know that. Though even after it is back inside the ground it will not be the all again tomorrow. Why would you ever turn television rights run into the billions of dollars, brought under control, whether same. But why is cricket so important? it off. but all the way down the different leagues, all this month, this quarter or this In the stands is a further step up still. You the way to the local teams playing on a Sunday. Cyear, its legacy, like long covid itself, will irstly, for its fans, live cricket has a ther- have to pay for the privilege of course, with I’m not talking about those superstars, they remain with us and the road to normalcy will apeutic attraction that engages and UK tickets now costing an expensive £100 will be fine, but as the main entertainment be long and slow. So, rightly for now, cricket Fenthrals us. It’s cat and mouse, bowler vs each. But the demand suggest that it is worth avenue for the country the amount of money has to wait. Large-scale entertainment has to batsman, mano-e-mano. Each ball a new it, with the upcoming England vs India series that is invested in cricket by broadcasters and wait, especially where the risk of spreading opportunity to see something special. That being sold out with a waiting list. The atmos- in particular advertisers flow and fuels the the virus is especially high, and caution is slog over mid-wicket 10 rows back into the phere and to “be there when it happened” is economy. paramount and required. Though we are all stands for 6, or sliced 70ft in the air to be why they come. Any match with India has At national level advertisers use the IPL to waiting with baited breath. There is a multi- caught with a flamboyant and maybe camera atmosphere, and if you have been lucky enter the nations consciousness. The ABC plier effect to entertainment that cannot be attentive dive. If you have an allegiance to a enough to be at India vs Pakistan you will maximum, the XYZ catch of the match, the underestimated in the global recovery, and in team or a particular player you sit on your certainly remember that, probably more than shirt sponsors, the ground sponsors, the media India, live action cricket will be leading this. edge of your seat when they are in the mix, in what happened on the pitch. Energy, enthusi- sponsors, each subtly but forcefully influencing We have to appreciate the value live action the fire, and hope that they will come good asm, vehemently partisan but everyone just consumers habits and purchases. At a grass has on the human psyche, the positivity and today. That they will win. The energy you get out for a good time. Loud celebrations and a roots level advertisers spend money to keep distraction it provides and ensure that when from not know what will happen next, the party when things go well, perhaps a bound- these smaller clubs alive, allow them to employ we reopen, it comes back with a bang. We hope and desire you pour into the game as a ary or milestone, eerie silence when some- the groundsman and the bar staff, pay for the miss the big hitting, fast bowling, tight spin- spectator, is something that we need, and thing unexpected happens. A proper roller- rent of the ground etc. With thousands of ning and importantly noise and atmosphere have very much missed over the last year. coaster of emotion that you experience with grounds across the country this can add up to of live action cricket, and I can’t wait for it to For many people this entertainment is a 50-100 thousand other people. Some on your a reasonable impact. Money always finds the return. necessary part of life. It could be a chance to side, many probably not. The atmosphere path of least resistance and always finds a way. Let me start by saying that the coron- experience emotions and feeling that they makes the game. It pushes the players to fight They were never going to cancel the money- avirus is extremely serious and over the last don’t normally have. A chance to get the harder, play better and creates a backdrop to spinning IPL, just move it. But at a grass roots 15 months have taken over life all over the adrenaline flowing through their bodies and the action that has been missing for 15 level there will be many grounds and players world. It is a dangerous virus, easy to spread to get excited about something. It could also months. England vs Sri Lanka this week struggling to find a way through, with no other between people, lethal to those with health be a big distraction to the humdrum or ) %% ; ) looks about 10% full and you can tell some- back up or support, and they may close or give issues or elderly, and in many cases debilitat- worse, difficulties, of normal life. Life is hard, &% %) thing is missing. The game is still going up, which will have a long-term permanent ing to those who catch it with bad reactions. even when we are not all hiding away from a ahead, tv rights are powerful, and some noise deterioration on the game. It is completely right that the world stopped killer virus, and entertainment provides the := ;)- & has been pumped into the background, but it So while cricket has rightly had to take a and gave it the respect that it deserved. Non- welcome distraction from this. It allows us to %- - doesn’t fell the same. It probably feels even back seat during the global pandemic that we essential entertainment, such as sport, was take our mind off the woes that surround us ;; ) stranger for the few people that made it have all been struggling through, us fans are too big a risk and rightly has taken a back daily and step into an alternative reality and inside. greatly looking forward to its return. Personally, seat. One hundred thousand people shouting think about something else for a while. For - - ?%) I really missed the live TV and in person action and screaming in the Wankhede stadium in sure this in not a permanent distraction, and )) he loss of cricket in India, such as the through the first lockdown, when the world Mumbai wouldn’t be appropriate given the life bites back as soon as its over, but for a --% 3 delaying of the IPL, has had a palpable shut down. So I created my own. I filled that situation. short while, whether 20-20, ODI or even 5 ) R);:( Tknock on effect on people’s mental excitement void with my own ODI between The pandemic hit us in March-June 2020, days of a test match, our attention is occu- health but one we perhaps will never be able England and India and I hope you can check it which incidentally fuelled me to write my live pied. As the old adage goes, it keeps you ) )% ; to quantify. Not on its own for sure, but as out and enjoy it while we wait for cricket to action story, and slowly and cautiously young. %&)% everything was closed down, the world was return and give us back what we have been opened thereafter. With the second and third Live action is different and worthwhile. It 3:)= % turned off, people lost an escapism that they missing for so long. We have a fantastic summer waves hitting in late 2020 and early 2021, is not Netflix which you can watch over % &) were used to. They lost their distraction. of cricket ahead of us, with India touring the once again the sport world had to look at again, or pre-read a synopsis for. You truly With the news only talking about one thing - UK for test matches and shorter thrillers. Then itself and continue to adapt and adjust to the don’t know what will happen. That is excit- %) coronavirus and its death toll — the negativi- the conclusion of the IPL, the World T20 and prevailing requirements. Now, we do have ing. You think you know, perhaps you have a ;;&- - %) ty of life will have crept up on many people. Ashes to follow before the end of the year. It’s some live action, but in general stadia are still favourite team or you know that a top player % -%))): In India, where cricket superstars are treated exciting and we need that excitement to keep us closed or limited attendance, but thoughts is just coming into form. But you can not be %) (): as deities, and the IPL is one of the most all distracted from life. We need something to have started to turn to the return. In the UK sure. Until they stride out to the middle and widely telecast programs across the county, hope for, we need something to drive us. We we have cricket: India lost to New Zealand in line up their marks, face that first ball, you %)) getting into all the nooks and cranny’s of the need it to keep us sane. the World Test Championship, and England cannot know what type of performance they %) ) country, the loss completely last year and the The writer is an author with passion for all are taking on Sri Lanka in a T20 series. In will put in on that day at that time. Add to early termination this year has been devastat- sports and is a keen golfer, with a single-digit India we are still waiting. The IPL has been that the randomiser of “pressure” and cir- ing from a mental health point of view and handicap. He is also Managing Director, postponed to a September window after the cumstance and anything can happen. David made life just a little more difficult for those Comline Auto Parts. His recent book, It’s Only superstars return from the UK, but it is com- could just beat Goliath, or the favourite could near the edge. Live Once, is based on cricket #' ( $ # ;)=3%: %)=) %% ; -%- )3 ; yvixiari K== :- 1"2!3435 6' 4($! ( - -) )# *$ " #" # #K $ "" $ &" " )=) Chakra, Heart Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Sacral Chakra & Root Chakra. The crown controls our connection with the divine, third-eye enables the senses and intuitive ability, throat controls expression, heart enables love and connections, solar plexus is the .!! power centre, sacral is for sexuality and creativity and root is the foundation, gives strength and material possessions. The key to joyful living is a perfect balance of energies in the chakras. We arwin stands corrected. What was evident has been can use the following ways individu- swept under the carpet. Darwin had propounded the ally or in a combination for lasting Dlaw of natural selection suggesting that the world is results: a jungle in which there is a struggle for survival. Only the Chanting mantras: Each chakra fittest shall survive. But our interpretation of this term fittest has a sound/mantra assigned to it was wrong. Corona pandemic has proved that it was the rich- (AH, AUM, HAM, YAM, RAM, est who were the fittest. As the pandemic struck viciously VAM & LAM) and chanting or across the globe, we realised that though the pathogen chose singing the mantra is a powerful to infect all, it killed selectively, preferring the poor over the method as it activates the therapeu- rich. It is the poor who are the worst sufferers, country’s eco- tic benefits of music and sound as nomic status notwithstanding. While the rich managed to well. survive, the poor bore the brunt of the pandemic. It was the Colours: Every chakra has a Black population that suffered the most in the US, not colour — these are the colours of the because of the colour of the skin, but due to the size of the VIBGYOR. One can use the colour wallet. The Black Americans make up for around 12.5 per- of the chakra in clothes and acces- cent of the US population, yet they accounted for over 22 sories in order to keep the chakras percent of covid deaths. That was the case of the richest aligned. Focus on the chakra that democracy. In the largest democracy, it was no better. In needs attention or you can also India too, the poor were the worst sufferers. As the covid- assign one colour for each day of the 19 ravaged through 2020 and 2021 the poor bore the brunt week for ease in following. of the strike. The treatment protocols where costly, the avail- Crystals: Crystal healing is a pow- ability of hospital beds had a premium and the out of the erful method for aligning chakras. pocket expenses were beyond the capacity of the poor. The There are individual crystals for outcome was that the poor suffered the maximum casual- every chakra (such as amethyst for ties. Even those who could hang around had to sell or mort- third eye & crown chakras) that can gage whatever they had, to save their near and dear ones. be used during meditation or can Tragically, nemesis in the form of debt trap is still staring even be placed on the body at the at them. They might have won the battle but the war is on position of the chakras while lying and perhaps to their disadvantage. The healthcare costs were down to activate them. always high but in the Corona times medical bills pushed Foods: Based on the colours and crores of Indians into poverty. The choice was tough. To save elements, there are specific foods for someone today or face devastation tomorrow. According to every chakra. For example, apples one report, out of pocket health spending has forced more and almonds for root chakra. Food is than 55 million Indians into poverty. In India, 63 percent a great source of energy & including of the health spending is borne by the households. verything is energy and the in the body. The basis of alternative tal & spiritual aspects of our well-being. specific chakra foods in the diet, Incidentally this is one of the highest in the world. And the more we can tune into vibra- therapies is science and one such There are hundreds of chakras in assists in aligning the chakras at the poorest States are the worst off. There is a need to rethink tions that resonate with us at great technique we can use to align and our body but we focus on seven main cellular level as well. public health. You don’t need a white paper to know that a deeper level, the more con- balance our energies is chakra balanc- =: ones for healing purposes. Energy that Guided meditation: There are the health of a nation depends critically on the extent of nected we feel to the universe ing. )%A3 )S% keeps us going, flows through these many guided meditations for each of access of the citizens to an equitable, affordable and account- andE ourselves. The ‘vibes’ that we sense chakras as they store and distribute the chakras for enabling focus on a able healthcare system. That Public health expenditure in when we meet someone or visit a place L ) :)) energy. There are seven main chakras particular chakra. Alternatively, a 7- India is insufficient and inefficient was always known but are also the awareness of energy. A The word chakra comes from the - )) along the spine and each chakra is asso- chakra meditation can also be fol- Corona made it glaringly obvious. As the second wave hit place where there are a lot of fights Sanskrit word, cakra, which means -:% &) & ciated with specific organs, systems and lowed that covers all the chakras at a Indians hard, the poor and even the not so poor were ren- would naturally have dense energy. ‘wheel’. It’s an ancient science; even the glands in the body. Every chakra has time. Practising this daily, not only dered hopeless and helpless. The insufficient number of per Likewise, the energy at beaches is most- ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas ) & a specific colour and element. aligns the chakras, but also boosts capita health facilities were largely cornered by the highest ly light due to the presence of salt have mention of chakras. Throughout ; &%S & These seven chakras are responsi- physical, mental, emotional and bidders. A nominal rise of around 1.5 to two percent in (known to detox and cleanse) in water. history, chakras or energy centers have 3 & ble for creating our lives. When all the spiritual wellbeing. healthcare GDP may bring down the out of pocket expens- Do you feel sad or frustrated for played an important role and the main seven chakras are aligned and are All these methods are easy to es of the poor considerably. Our attitude towards public trivial reasons? Do you know someone same is seen across cultures such as % & working together, there will be harmo- incorporate in daily life and are not health has to change and we must consider it as an invest- who is always angry? Do you some- Chinese, Hindus, Egyptians, Greeks, 3 ) ny in our lives at all levels. When our time-consuming. However, in case ment rather than a cost. In fact, our ability to distinguish times feel you/your closed ones lack Native Americans, Mayans, Incas and %-) %- )% chakras are blocked, imbalanced or out one feels that they require support for between cost and investment has always been imprudent. intuitive reasoning, lack decision- many more. of alignment, the free energy flow is the same, you can seek help for a step- Let us make amends at least in the wake of Corona. We need making, inability to overcome grief, Chakras are energy centers/vortex- ; L= obstructed which can lead to physical, by-step process with more details on to remember that the poor also have a right to life that is stress, financial woes, etc.? A lot of this es in the body that impact the physi- emotional, mental or spiritual disease. chakras and chakra balancing. inalienable and health is that critical determinant of life. could stem from an imbalance in the cal, mental, emotional, financial, sex- These seven chakras are: Crown & ' ' ' && energy centers, also known as chakras, ual, behavioural, social, environmen- Chakra, Third-eye Chakra, Throat A 1 @ % & ?@& %& ? : ?& )7))89 7 * $$ #$O $" " "$ $$ & " " #+& $ $# " & :3 0 # * $ $ $*&" 0) % hange is evident to enjoy life and his has been one of my strongest sometimes little changes can make desires for a very long time. I have Chuge impact. Nothing is more Tnot just wished that it comes true, important than happiness and prosperity but have made lots of preparations in and in these hectic days everyone look for- this regard. I have realised that I need ward to attaining happiness. Here are a few a whole lot of resources in order to be tips to welcome happiness and prosperity: able to do that. I have done lots of work in this connection over the past decades. We all work hard to be happy in our life. To make a correct assessment of my But, sometimes despite working so hard we resources, I need to assess my strengths do not get the desired results and happi- and weaknesses. I am not shy to state ness and prosperity stays away. To be pros- that my biggest strength is my good con- per, one can hang the coin in the handle of nection with God. Therefore, I will save the door. Tying three old Chinese coins in it for the last. Thanks to my Lord’s grace, red thread or ribbon is the best way to call I am fairly secure as far as my maintence happiness and wealth. goes. Yes, I still have to earn my living In astrology, Peepal tree has a great sig- but it is not such a strain because the nificance as it contains healing prosperity source has been there for over five and blesses with prosperity and peace in decades. And my role is more of poli- life. One should pluck a leaf from Peepal cy maker rather than actually be part my business, I am well placed in this should be fine with my disciplined tree every Saturday and place it in the of executing something. Sufficient resource. Then, comes mental habits, but, most importantly, I should locker or in the wallet. Replace the leaf money ensures that I am not dependent health/strength. This is where my Lord be able to retain my mental ability. every week with the new one and you will on others. has been extremely kind to me. He helps There are two reasons. One is God’s not find your wallet empty. The next resource is the physical me with regular instructions/ intuitions, assurance that his devotees never per- In the house, temple should be placed in health. As I am a strong believer of fol- which keeps my mind clear and gener- ish. (9.31); losing the mental ability will the North direction or East direction to lowing God’s instructions (Bhagavad ally healthy. Fortunately, my support sys- amount to perishing only. The other bring positive changes. Gita 6.17), I have been rewarded. My tem is also very sound. I am an eternal reason is God’s assurance that one who Sweeping and brooming at odds hours health is generally good, which enables servant of my Lord. I try to please him preaches God’s supreme secret knowl- could be the reason of not getting happi- me to carry out all my duties. Surely, this by following his instructions. edge is very dear to Him. Rather no ness and wealth. Avoid cleaning house requires lots of discipline in the matters Regarding my weaknesses, the first other than him is dear to God. (18.69) after sunset and save Laxmi from going of eating, exercises, sleeping and recre- is my wanting to be mostly alone. This I cannot imagine suffering loss of away. ation. My third strength is applying makes me not very social. But, that way, mental ability being so dear to God. If Respect the women in your house and myself sensibly in view of my age. I am I get to spend more time with my Lord. this is true, I am sure I can be useful till value them. If the women in the house are a strong believer of the “aashram” con- The second weakness is not wanting to the end of my life, because my utility at happy, prosperity and happiness will ulti- cept, and I balance my efforts physical leave the security/ comfort of my room my age is more mental than physical. I mately follow. and otherwise very judiciously. much. This prevents me from seeking should be able to pass on my sanskars Always say your prayers in the morning Then, comes time. Thanks to my variety in my life; I am forced to seek to my descendants. I should also be able and ensure enough lighting in the temple being a follower of “dharma”, I h a v e a shelter in God. The third limitation is to continue to do “paropakar” (welfare room. It brings positivity in the surround- and do away with all the waste. This helps So, do not do anything that your instinct reasonably clean past. My time is not my not doing more to prepare for my activities) as I continue to be an earn- ings and cleanses the aura around. in letting go of all the negativity and opens will not allow to do. wasted in undoing the results of past next birth. Maybe, I can only do this ing member of my family. And I hope Placing Good-luck plants in the balcony door for positivity. Replace any broken mirror or watch that acts. Lord Krishna’s instruction to much in the present life. to continue to write because, being a is another good option to attract prosperity Avoid any false means to earn money as is not working with a new one as it indi- abide by dharma has served me well. My Having narrated my main strengths “nimitta” (instrument) of God, I have and happiness. Just take care of the plants it will not stay with you and would bring cates obstacles in life and hence hamper family is highly cooperative; they them- and weaknesses, I am ready to assess no doubt that my Lord will ensure it. and never let then dry. negativity around. It would also hamper the growth. selves are quite self-supporting. whether I will be able to remain useful ! & %& De-clutter your house once in a month your growth and will take your happiness. A> Combined with mostly guiding role in till the end of my life. My physical health :/ % ?& uvitiut * +1 R & he recent US-Russia sum- tion. In effect, the US could be still out on a US-Russia thaw. Tmit held in Geneva reverting to its Cold War play- It is unlikely that American between Presidents Joe Biden book of weakening the Russia- sanctions will be lifted in the and Vladimir Putin lived up to China entente that is directed future. Now with red lines its billing of one of the most against United States. In the clearly enunciated, any breach anticipated events of the year. past, both Russia and China, would inevitably warrant retal- The outcome of the event far notwithstanding their rap- iation, derailing détente. exceeded the lower-than-usual prochement, have parallely NATO’s eastern European expectations of a US-Russia sought a modus vivendi with members, who view Russia as summit amid the deterioration Washington. The sharp con- a perennial threat, too could # 6@ "<6&5 of their ties to a historic post- trast between the positive busi- queer the pitch. Cold War low. The envisioned ness-like atmosphere of Biden- @ 6& Strategic Stability Dialogue Putin talks and the acrimo- Implications for India anchored in arms control and nious US-China exchanges in There is no gainsaying that 56 <6655 risk reduction initiatives has Alaska in March 2021 gives India’s ties with Moscow and the potential to de-escalate credence to the US tapping into Washington remain mutually =6&@ & their ongoing confrontation. this inherent Russian calculus. beneficial and bolster India’s "54 <6 Crucially, the summit However, a fundamental US- strategic autonomy. A Russia- stood out for its positive tone Russia grand bargain on China US thaw will increase India’s 8==&<@5'65 and tenor. Frequent emphasis appears unlikely given the scope for manoeuvre in navi- by both sides on strategic sta- robust improvement in gating ties with its two strate- "<A6 6 bility, predictability, mutual Moscow-Beijing ties. gic partners. This is particularly respect and mutual interest Optically, President Biden’s relevant, given that in the past ="<8 !<6 &56 reflect a détente hitherto Geneva outreach ticked a num- India has been confronted with 5<6 ==<%4 unseen in US-Russia relations ber of Kremlin’s key geo-strate- the complexity of a Russia-US in the past decade. President gic boxes. These involved conflict spilling over, with New @ <% = Biden’s statement of avoiding a recognition of Russia as a great Delhi expected to choose sides. Cold War 2.0 echoes this sen- power and an indispensable The looming spectre of 6 < <86< &< timent. Taking this cue, the stakeholder in managing glob- Countering America’s usually belligerent court of al security. An increasingly Adversaries Through Sanctions < ' American public opinion bipolar US-China global nar- Act (CAATSA), aimed at dilut- appeared muted. Perhaps, this rative carries the risk of leav- ing Russian military footprint 6&= &' ;; &5 stems from President Biden not ing Russia in its trail, hinted at in India, has hung like the " ! > 1 ' ,<- ! &6 @6@ 6 < carrying his predecessor’s bag- in President Biden’s statement proverbial sword of Damocles gage of allegedly batting for of Russia being in a “very, very over India. 56& 6%@<< 6"& Moscow. The fact that this terms of engagement. While for an equal status with the US on Russia’s containment. Geneva, therefore, appears difficult spot”, being “squeezed Crucially, for India, a US- summit took place early on in the US, non-negotiables would the world stage. It has also In fact, both countries view more tactical than strategic in by China” and wanting to Russia thaw may give Moscow the Biden Presidency indicates include perceived Russian refused to acknowledge each other as the anti-thesis of nature. “remain a major power”. Biden’s some breathing space in its a new approach to bilateral ties. interference in American elec- American hegemony and been their core values. The US often It appears that the US has reference to the Minsk accords, growing strategic dependence Pertinent questions that arise tions, cyber-attacks and if a vocal critique of US interfer- sees Russia through the prism hyphenated the geo-strategic where the dice is loaded in on China, which has com- are — Is this a reset of US- Russian Opposition leader ence in internal affairs of sov- of a rogue and revisionist actor. challenge emanating from favour of Russia, for resolving pelled Russia to increasingly Russia ties? And how does Alexei Navalny dies an unnat- ereign states. Meanwhile, the Meanwhile, Russian politicians Russia and China. Today, the Ukrainian impasse would bat for China’s interests. This this détente affect India? ural death, Russia would draw United States does not view have long accused the US of American outreach to Russia is not have been lost on Moscow Russia-China tandem has the line at Ukraine’s member- Russia as an equal power with double standards, given the lat- likely driven by its calculation either. Meanwhile, Biden’s ended up muddying India’s A reset? ship of North Atlantic Treaty the country perceived to be in ter’s playbook of selective uni- of tackling China head-on acknowledgement of Russia’s geo-strategic environment. The Today, there are multiple Organisation (NATO). decline. It has sought to isolate lateralism and aggression. which Secretary of State great power status would Russia-US thaw could provide areas where Russia-US interests However, in the past, their the Kremlin with a view to Crucially, Russia has deployed Blinken has referred to as the invariably boost Putin’s popu- an opportunity to add more overlap. These include tackling convergences have not pre- stymie its aspiration of becom- anti-Americanism to drum up United States’ “greatest geo- larity ratings, as restoring pillars to the Indo-Russian climate change, terrorism, vented their relationship from ing a global pole. NATO’s east- domestic political support, political test”. With Russia per- Russia’s great power status has strategic partnership with ram- Covid-19 pandemic and pro- turning adversarial. In fact, a ward expansion, installation shaping the narrative of the US ceived to be in decline and, been the core of Russia’s ifications stretching beyond ,"B @$ B5 liferation of weapons of mass deep dive reveals their differ- of Western missile defences in seeking to undermine Russia’s therefore, more manageable, a domestic discourse. Similarly, their bilateral realm. destruction, apart from avoid- ences far outweighing their Russia’s periphery, support of great power status. US-initiated détente likely the proposed Russia-US arms ing an inadvertent military shared interests. colour revolutions in the post- Given these differences, it seeks to leverage Russia’s his- control negotiations appear (The writer is Research collision. By identifying their At the core of this disso- Soviet space and sanctions tar- is unlikely that a fundamental torical affinity of being a part timely for Moscow amid its Analyst, Eurasia Centre, red lines, it is likely that both nance is their divergent glob- geting Russian economy have reset is in the offing. The of the West to better manage ongoing economic slowdown. Manohar Parrikar—IDSA, sides are seeking to chart new al outlook. Russia has sought been part of the US toolkit of change of US tone and tenor in one part of its dual confronta- Nevertheless, the jury is New Delhi) %'7 = etter known to the world rainforest species are disap- tip of the Amazonia. Besides, Nevertheless, fire in the Bcommunity as the pearing, this may lead to cre- the dry season creates Amazon is not an uncommon <A 56 & Amazonia, the Amazon jungle ating critical problems for cur- favourable conditions for the feature with the communities <#& P5 or the Amazon, the world’s ing many life-threatening dis- spread of fire. living in the Amazon and near- largest remaining rainforest eases as well, claim experts. But experience shows that by using fire to maintain their &58<6 & has been facing a huge devas- At present 121 prescribed starting a fire is the work of the farmlands and pastures or to # 5 < & &="58 tating fire almost every year. medicines distributed and sold humans, either by accident or clear forest lands for other When the Amazon was worldwide are manufactured deliberately. Interestingly as commercial purposes. 6 @@;65 < burning last year, and the from plant-derived sources. per media sources, the National Typically, these kinds of activ- international critics blamed Further many of the big phar- Institute for Space Research in ities peak in early September & '! <- conclude that the remaining under him. Brasilia is failing to &'5 = unchanged. non-governmental organisa- rainforests could be depleted in address the root of the prob- According to the report of tions were involved in setting less than 40 years or so from lem. No policy has been suc- &68== &65< the World Meteorological the forest on fire in retaliation palities in four affected States drought is badly threatening to 51 per cent in comparison to now. cessful in reducing forest fires ;&<6<% <8 Organization last year, satellite for losing funds from his — the Amazonas, Mato the nascent Covid-19 recovery 2019. According to the The Amazon region has a or deforestation in the images display smokes emerg- Government. Last year, the Grosso, Para and Rondonia. It of the biggest economy of National Institute for Space long history of human settle- Amazon. The current conser- 56 ;;<%6= &56 ing from the Amazonia reach- World Wildlife Fund chal- is to be highlighted here that South America. Research (INPE), an area seven ment. The evidence uncov- vative government is just try- =&56& 6<6 ing across the entire Latin lenged Bolsonaro’s claim that earlier military was deployed Many in Brazil’s central times larger than London was ered in the last one and a half ing to cover up the larger America and fast approaching the NGOs were behind the for- for the entire Amazon region and west believe the drought is cleared last year right under the decade reveals that the problem of global warming. ; "66 "5 <85 the Atlantic Coast. Surprisingly, est fires in the Amazon. so as to prevent fire and defor- being brought by the massive administration of Bolsonaro. Amazon rainforest was once Brazil is contributing to an =<5@6' <! he has described Brazil’s rain- Currently, Brasilia is up in estation. This all happened in destruction and depletion of Even in 2019, there were more home to large sedentary pop- unfolding global catastrophe as forest protection as an obstacle action. Amid the massive fires 2019 when there was an inter- the rainforest in the Amazonia. than 72,000 individual blazes in ulations. Besides the well- the Amazonia is burning at an <8!8@< ; <6 towards the economic pros- in the Amazon and drought in national uproar over Amazon The experts say deforestation comparison to previous years. known empires of the Inca unprecedented pace. perity of the nation. the country, Bolsonaro has fires that trapped vast amount has driven away or lowered the Data collected from people and their predecessors, About 60 per cent of the 5;@5 Why are these rainforests declared 120 days ban on unau- of greenhouse gases leading to level of the clouds generated by national research organisation millions of other people lived Amazon Basin lies in Brazil. If destroyed? The rainforests in thorised outdoor fires as annu- global climate change. the Amazon for decades in the indicate that deforestation has there in the Amazon jungle. the fire is not stopped, the the Amazon are being devas- al burning season in the Environmental experts past. increased by 25 per cent in the Their descendants, the health and wealth of the tated because the value of the Amazon region is coming up. comment that such deploy- And in fact, these clouds first five months of this year indigenous people of the region Amazon will become history rainforest land is judged only Meanwhile, he has ordered ment of the army will not lead are the prime source of rain compared to the previous year. are facing serious threat to their for sure. Wake up Bolsonaro! by the value of its timber. And the deployment of the armed to a permanent solution to the across South America. Last Therefore, the scientific experts life and living today. Some this has become a regular prac- forces in the region to stop for- raging issue of forest fires. Of one decade or so, the destruc- and forest observers have right- five centuries ago, there were an (Dr Makhan Saikia has tice by the short-sighted gov- est fires. course, it could be a short-term tion of the rainforests has led ly warned the Bolsonaro estimated 10 million indige- taught political science and ernments, landowners, mafias It is for the third consecu- strategy to deter illegal forest to decline in rainfall in the administration of the risk of nous Indians living in the international relations for over and a vast network of multi- tive year that he has been felling, but the forces can whole of central and the west- massive fire on much bigger Amazon region. Sadly, today a decade in institutions of national logging companies. deploying army to safeguard nowhere replace the role of the ern Brazil. It is a part of the scale. only 200,000 are left. Since the national and international Experts estimate that as the critical rainforests. The environmental agencies in the larger global issue of climate August and September are 1900s, the arrival of the repute after specialisation in rainforests are fast depleting, primary job of the forces would Amazon region. change, and it is now seemed too crucial when it comes to European invaders led to the globalisation and governance we are in the process of losing be to fight forest fires and pre- Today, Brazil is reeling to be chronic for a country like forest fires. Already more than destruction of 90 indigenous from Tata Institute of Social nearly 137 insect, animal and vent deforestation. under the worst drought in Brazil. 23 fires have been recorded this tribes in Brazil. With the dis- Sciences, Mumbai. He is the ,#@,,$#$, plant species every day. This However, the military decades. And this drought is In the first three months of year. 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All performing well. A look at the child’s then. He would wonder, what wrong is others. Mercury posited adverse to Toutdoor activities came to a chart revealed that he was quite intelli- being done to his mother that has Saturn gives her a fixated one track grinding halt. Accordingly, we had to gent, had a good communicative skill, affected her so badly. That made a look mind. If that would not be enough, adjust. Not everybody could take this and a good reading habit. For, Mercury, at his mother’s chart imperative. Saturn is in the sub of Venus posited in sudden change kindly. A lot many peo- the related signifying planet was over The lady was born with Aquarius an emotive sign Cancer, which makes ple developed stress, even more those his head when born. So, he should have lagna. Its sign and sub-lord Saturn is in here touchy and oversensitive. She may who lost their job, kith & kin. Looking ordinarily performed well. The obvious debilitation. Saturn occupies the con- get irked even on trivial issues, which around one wondered: how is it that implication is that there had to be some stellation owned by headless Ketu, will continue playing in mind for long. may could cope up with this sudden external influence that would be which is conjunct mind signifying The result is there to see. change, while a good number of people adversely affecting the child’s mindset. Moon in Virgo sign. This, in the first What the lady doesn’t understand came under acute stress? The sad part is The problem with him, however, place implies that the lady has a nagging that the world won’t move necessarily to that the stress has a carryover effect on was that he was oversensitive, coming as attitude. Second, she suffers from ‘I am her asking. All beings born into this those around, the worst being on chil- it may as Venus, the emotionally orient- the only right person syndrome’, as if all world are unique, each reflecting vary- dren, who have no clue why it is hap- ed planet was conjunct Ketu and also others were not intelligent enough to ing mind-traits. Yet, we have to find a pening. placed adverse to Saturn. He would get appreciate her viewpoint. Third, she balance, overriding each other’s few lim- Here, a look into individual mindset overexercised even on trivial issues, would expect perfect behaviour from itations. becomes imperative. Those who under- which he would stretch beyond due those around, and that too, measured by No wonder, Buddha said: “There is stand the realities of life better, and within himself. That badly disturbed his her self-defined beliefs and perceptions. no scope for a perfect situation in life. know that the world is always in a state focus. Also, he was vulnerable to come She doesn’t realise that nobody could be We have to find a middle path.” It was of flux, often confronting us with sur- under severe mental complex as would ever perfect, not even she herself. It is not a metaphysical statement. It relates prises, could easily adjust to the change. Mars placed adverse to mischievous difficult for her to digest anything said to our day-to-day life in this living But those bound by their habits, atti- Neptune imply. So, I needed to figure or done to the contrary. She then begins world. The lady needs to realise that for tudes and perceptions, were not able to out the domestic environment for an finding faults with the others and does- the sake of healthy growth of her child, bear with the adverse environmental answer to his problem. n’t hesitate passing caustic remarks, she needs to change herself, sooner than condition. They came under acute I then engaged the child in a discus- which offends others. later. stress. 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