Follow us on: @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer RNI No. TELENG/2018/76469 Established 1864 ANALYSIS 7 MONEY 8 SPORTS 12 Published From HYDERABAD DELHI LUCKNOW FDI THROUGH ESSENTIAL ITEM DEMAND AMIR CLEARED TO BHOPAL RAIPUR CHANDIGARH FRONT DOOR SURGES WITH UNLOCK 1.0 JOIN SIDE IN ENG BHUBANESWAR RANCHI DEHRADUN VIJAYAWADA JULY 24, 2020; PAGES 12 `3 *LATE CITY VOL. 2 ISSUE 284 HYDERABAD, FRIDAY *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable SAMANTHA SHARES SELF-CARE SECRETS { Page 11 } www.dailypioneer.com AMITABH BACHCHAN DENIES DOCTOR HELD FOR RAPE ATTEMPT AFRICAN-ORIGIN SIDDI TRIBAL E-INVOICING OF GST HAPPY REPORTS OF TESTING NEGATIVE ON CORONA PATIENT IN UP ELATED ON BECOMING K'TAKA MLC COMPULSORY FROM OCT 1 BIRTHDAY egastar Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday dismissed government doctor at Aligarh's Deen Dayal hospital was hantharam Budna Siddi, a 55-year-old African-origin he government proposes to roll out compulsory e-invoicing Mreports that he has tested negative for coronavirus and Aarrested on Wednesday on charges of molesting and SSiddi tribal, is elated on being nominated as a Karnataka Tof GST from October 1, but has decided to raise the threshold called the piece of news "an incorrigible lie". The 77-year-old attempting to rape a 25-year-old woman, who was Legislative Council (MLC) member by Governor Vajubhai to exempt smaller entities from this compliance, an official said KTR actor, who along with actor-son Abhishek, was admitted to recuperating in the isolation ward after being tested positive Vala. Siddi is among 5 persons nominated on Wednesday to on Thursday. Accordingly, e-invoicing will be mandatory only for the isolation ward of Nanavati Hospital here on for coronavirus. According to the upper house to fill vacancies caused after businesses with turnover of Rs 500 crore or more. Those, on July 11, was quick to rubbish stories that reports, Doctor Tufail the term of the incumbents lapsed in the 75- the other side of the threshold, will be exempted from the started swirling on social media. "This news Ahmad, 30, was booked and member legislative council. The four others are compliance burden, for the time is incorrect, irresponsible, fake and an later arrested from a hotel former ministers A.H. Vishwanath and C.P. being. The threshold for mandatory e- incorrigible lie!" wrote Amitabh on where he had quarantined Yogeeshwar, academician Talwar Sabanna invoicing -- a step to improve tax Twitter, tagging a video clip himself after completing his and BJP women's wing president compliance -- was earlier planned to from a TV news channel. duty in the isolation ward. Bharathi Shetty. be kept at Rs 100 crore. Senior IAS fume as privileged few Next 4-5 weeks crucial for call the shots in transfers, postings L VENKAT RAM REDDY to them have been heading Hyderabad and the state n HYDERABAD multiple departments, includ- ing those known to be 'lucra- There is palpable heartburn tive'. Cautions director of public health Dr G Srinivasa Rao, hints onset of stage 3 among many senior IAS offi- Babus seething with anger in cers in Telangana State over the loop line are understood to NAVEENA GHANATE what they perceive are improp- have recently met to share n HYDERABAD er transfers and nudges to the their concerns on the 'injustice' Eatala denies loop line in the name of reshuf- meted to them in postings. “Next 4-5 weeks are going to be fle in the state administration. The pervasive feeling at this Heavy rains lash crucial for the state; hence, community spread Several senior IAS officers meeting was that the whole Hyderabad, more especially in Hyderabad, the have been kept in the loop line thing is demotivating and strict measures taken up by the HYDERABAD: Health Minister by the state government which 'insignificant' posts at a time demoralising. in store government will continue”, said Eatala Rajender has dismissed has posted them in what are when some retired officials as Dr G Srinivas Rao, Director of suggestions about the onset deemed in official circes as well as blue-eyed babus junior 2 Public Health. of 'community transmission' He has thrown ample hints of Covid-19 in Telangana. 4 at the onset of Stage 3. That is, While talking to media an ominous stage when a dis- persons on Thursday, the SpiceJet lifts 1,500 ease spreads in the population Minister countered: "When Permanent commission in such a way that people corona cases are increasing Indian students across the country, how can don't know how they were (left) Dr K Ramesh Reddy, DME and Dr G Srinivasa Rao DPH addressing the media exposed to the contagion. This officials announce community of women Army officers from Kyrgyzstan happens when people are sure how it spreads is not visible to Dr Srinivas pointed that spread in Telangana?" PNS n NEW DELHI they haven't travelled to a part naked eye. People are fighting people in Tier-2 cities, especial- The Health Minister was PNS n NEW DELHI of the world that's currently and the government declared ly erstwhile district headquar- reportedly furious with the The Ministry of Defence has battling an outbreak and also a war against this virus and has ters, have to be very careful. He officials who had made issued an order for grant of SpiceJet on Thursday said it that they haven't been in con- made all arrangements. To said, “People with any Covid- remarks about the incidence Permanent Commission to will operate nine charter flights tact with someone they know fight this invisible virus, follow 19-related symptoms should of the disease and asked how women officers in the Army in association with bollywood has coronavirus. The DPH 3 principles – wear mask, go-to the nearest PHC and get they could announce such In a landmark judgement, actor Sonu Sood to repatriate said, “The virus has gone into maintain 6 feet distance and themselves tested. things. the apex court in February had over 1,500 Indian students the community. Where it is and wash your hands.” 2 2 directed that all serving commission of women officers from Kyrgyzstan during the women officers recruited are being made available next two months. under the Short Service include army air defence, sig- "SpiceJet operated the first Commission (SSC) scheme nals, engineers, army avia- charter flight from Bishkek Kin moves court will have to be considered for tion, electronics and mechan- (capital of Kyrgyzstan) to bring 1,000 in health dept infected Permanent Commission ical engineers, army service back 135 students to their PM Narendra Modi after hospital fails Army Spokesperson Col corps and intelligence corps hometown of Varanasi today," sports full grown Aman Anand said the govern- At present, the Army offers the airline said in a press beard while partici- with Covid, staff in grip of fear to hand over body ment order paved the way for permanent commission to release. Scheduled interna- empowering of women offi- women officers in two branch- tional passenger flights contin- pating in a VC PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD cers to shoulder "larger roles" es -- judge advocate general ue to remain suspended in in the Army. (JAG) and education India since March 23 due to Reflecting the odds against TS crosses 50K A woman has moved the "The order specifies grant of "Their selection board will the coronavirus pandemic. the health authorities, it is Telangana High Court alleg- permanent commission to be scheduled as soon as all The low-cost carrier has oper- 5 now established that the TS Covid-19 cases ing that the body of her hus- Short Service Commissioned affected SSC women officers ated over 400 charter flights to Medical and Health band, who died of COVID- (SSC) women officers in all 10 exercise their option and com- repatriate around 65,000 Department accounts for near- HYDERABAD: The total number 19, was not handed over to streams of the Indian Army," plete requisite documenta- Indians from countries like ly 1,000 of the 49,000 positive of Covid-19 positive cases her by a private hospital he said. Col Anand said the 10 tion," the Army spokesperson Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka, cases recorded in Telangana. registered in Telangana crossed here over pending dues, and streams where permanent said. Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. While sharing this bit of K Ramesh Reddy said, “It is the 50,000 mark and stood at sought relief. information, Director of Public important to boost the morale 50,826, with 1,567 new cases The woman,a daily Health Dr G Srinivas Rao of the health personnel. It is being recorded in the last 24 labourer, in a writ petition said: “Along with our depart- similar to fighting a war by sol- hours as of Thursday evening. filed before the court alleged ment, the Police Department, diers at the border, risking lives At 10,444, Telangana crossed that hospital management KTR starts Nalgonda X Roads- GHMC, registered positives in to unknown virus. We expect 10K cases on June 24th (114 did not hand over her 49- their families. We are testing at proper support from society. days); 20K at 20,462 on July 3 year-old husband's remains 290 centers in the GHMC Daily a PIL is being filed, (9 days); 30 K at 30,946 on after he died at the hospital range”. because of which the medical July 9 (6 days); 40 K at 40,018 on July 22 over non-payment Owaisi hospital flyover works on July 16 (7 days). Doctors pointed out that community is getting demor- of balance amount of treat- PNS n HYDERABAD they were risking their lives in alised”. 2 ment. their fight against corona. Dr 2 2 As part of the plan to ease traf- fic congestion in Hyderabad, foundation stone was laid on ‘Identified 20 Thursday for an elevated cor- Simian attack in Suryapet: ridor to be built at a cost of sectors where India Now, isolation centres over Rs 500 crore. can become global Monkeys maul 30 lambs The elevated corridor from supplier’ the Government Printing Press in Telangana districts PNS n HYDERABAD while taking the herd of sheep in Chanchalguda to Yadagiri PNS n HYDERABAD for grazing in agriculture Theatre is expected to ease the Monkeys wreaked havoc fields. congestion between Nalgonda Health Minister Eatala killing around 30 lambs in a As no one was present in the X Roads and Owaisi Hospital MAUD minister KT Rama Rao laid foundation stone for Rs 523 cr works for constructing 8 Rajender has directed the village in Telangana's Suryapet house, the simians attacked the Junction, the stretch notorious flyover between Nalgonda X roads and Owaisi Hospital Centre on Thursday authorities to focus on equip- district on Wednesday, offi- hapless lambs which were for frequent traffic jams. ping isolation centers in all dis- cials said. about 30 days old. Being undertaken under Junction, Saidabad Junction, dor will come up with a length TODAY tricts. During a video confer- The incident occurred in Some neighbours tried to Strategic Road Development Dhobighat Junction and IS of 3.382 km, out of which the ence with superintendents of Shobanadrigudem village, chase away the monkeys but Programme (SRDP), the cor- Sadan Junction. four-lane bi-directional fly- ALMANAC hospitals and staff of the notorious for monkey menace. failed. All the lambs died of ridor will be built at a cost of Greater Hyderabad over length would be 2.58 km Month & Paksham: Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Eatala asked A group of about 20 mon- being bitten by monkeys. Rs 523.37 crore. Municipal Corporation and the remaining would be Parishad, Eatala asked officials keys attacked the lambs in a The elevated corridor will be (GHMC) Commissioner D. S. for the two side ramps. Shravana & Shukla Paksha officials to recruit or to recruit or engage requisite shed left behind by a shepherd 2 passing through Chanchalguda Lokesh Kumar said the corri- 2 Panchangam personnel, including sanita- engage staff Tithi : Chaturthi: 02:33 pm tion staff, patient care including sanitation, Nakshatram: Purva Phalguni: providers, lab technicians, and patient care 04:02 pm nursing staff for the isolation centers. providers, lab Congress bid to upstage TRS on claming PV’s legacy Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Referring to the standards of technicians, and any important work) care, the Minister said, “We are nursing staff for the K VENKATESHWARLU conduct year-long centenary Telugu bidda. utter the name of such a great Rahukalam: 10:46 am – 12:22 pm in talks with researchers n HYDERABAD PV birth anniversary celebra- Quick on the uptake, leader as PV whose mortal Yamagandam: 03:35 pm – 05:11 pm around the world to provide isolation centres. tions from July 24th onwards. It Telangana Congress made PV's remains were not been allowed Varjyam: 10:43 pm – 12:12 am advanced treatment informa- The Telangana Pradesh formed a committee for the younger brother PV Manohar to lie in state in the Congress Gulika: 07:33 am - 09:09 am tion from time to time. would be sent to all hospitals Congress Committee, having purpose under the leadership of Rao the chief patron of its own party office in Delhi and had to Experts say that even if the from Hyderabad, he said. seen Telangana Rashtra Samiti former minister Dr J Geetha centenary celebrations. be rushed to Hyderabad. The Good Time: (to start any important work) vaccine comes, it would not be Reasoning that many peo- chief and Chief Minister K Reddy. In its first programme, However, some of the family same Congress party leaders Amritakalam: 10:05 am – 11:35 am of much use; 99% of people do ple were dying more "due to Chandrasekhar Rao shoot from the party will hold a virtual members of PV have made it were now raising a hue and cry, Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:56 am – 12:48 pm not need medications like fear of corona" than from the its shoulder, is now desperate- meeting on Thursday (July 24), clear to Telangana Congress that after having disowned PV’s Remdisivir or be put on ven- complications caused by the ly trying to claim the lagacy of for which it has enlisted former they would not attend the cel- legacy. It was the Modi HYDERABAD tilator. Timely use of anti- virus , the Minister called for former prime minister PV prime minister Dr Manmohan ebrations conducted by the Government which built a WEATHER inflammatory drugs can save redoubled efforts to quickly Narasimha Rao, more so Singh, former Union ministers Congress. Their searching ques- memorial in Ektha Sthal in Forecast: Cloudy lives.” detect coronavirus and prevent because even the Bharatiya P Chidambaram and Dr Jairam tion is: How could the Congress Delhi and released a postal Temp: 26/22 The Minister said that Diet deaths. Most people don’t even Janata Party has an axe to grind Ramesh as speakers. confine the centenary celebra- stamp in honour of PV. Prime Humidity: 92% Contractors would be paid know that they were infected in the late Congress leader's What has unnerved TPCC is tions to Telangana as PV was a Minister Narendra Modi always Sunrise: 05.53 am arrears shortly. Necessary san- by the virus. “I will be available birth centenary celebrations that KCR is reportedly contem- national leader? spoke highly about PV in his Sunset: 06.52 pm itation staff, patient care to you 24 hours a day, let's all that began on June 28. plating to give berth to PV's PV's grandson and Telangana public speeches, in Parliament providers, lab technicians and work with the same spirit,” he The saving grace for daughter Vani as MLC, obvi- BJP spokesperson Subash on and during his Mann ki baat Current Weather Conditions Updated July 23, 2020 5:00 PM nursing staff would be hired observed. Telangana Congress is that it has ously to cement his position as feelings to admire PV's contri- Thursday said the Congress programme. shortly. Oxygen cylinders 2 already announced that it would one who went beyond party bution as befitting that of a party had no right even to 2 HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JULY 24, 2020 hyderabad 02

LOCKDOWN LESSONS Rising cases worry rural folks Students don teachers' role PV KONDAL RAO seems to be the most affected many leaders in this part have n WARANGAL area in the region. The official been undertaking in the pro- machinery, which has alerted grammes designed by the gov- for classmates in TS schools Giving a clear indication of the the people about the rise in ernment from time to time, the PNS n HYDERABAD presence of Coronavirus cases, is now concentrating pandemic alarm is being among the community in on expediting the test process sounded in some colonies of At a time when there are no Telangana, health officials have and advising the people to the Warangal city. clear-cut guidelines on con- urged the general public to be take necessary steps to contain Meanwhile, Telangana has ducting online classes in very cautious in the next four the spread. been witnessing rise in number Telangana, students of the state to five weeks, which will go a Though wearing masks and of Corona positive days since social and tribal welfare resi- long way in containing Covid- other precautions are not the past few days, especially in dential educational institu- 19. The Coronavirus is spread- undertaken with utmost care in Hyderabad. With the rise in tions have turned teachers for ing its tentacles rapidly and many areas, the rise in cases are cases, many are undergoing their classmates. According to would reach the peaks in the ultimately posing a serious tests and taking precautionary RS Praveen Kumar, secretary, next one month period, said Dr challenge to the administra- measures to keep the novel Telangana Social Welfare Arukonda SrIdhar, a tion. Reports from urban and Coronavirus at bay. Now with Residential Educational Pulmonologist from Warangal. rural areas of erstwhile cases increasing manifold in Institutions Society He further said that the precau- Warangal reveal that the sud- districts too, according to (TSWREIS) and Telangana tions are the best possible mea- den spike could be a result of reports, many political leaders Tribal Welfare Residential sures that could minimise the prevailing in the districts across in many interiors of these dis- community spread. Reports in the rural areas as well in Educational Institutions spread to some extent. the state. The rise in number of tricts. The rise in number of about VIPs testing positive urban areas too tested positive Society (TTWREIS), the initia- With the talk about commu- positive cases and the rapid positive cases in erstwhile and getting treatment in the for the virus and their families tive-Village Learning Circles- Though the idea is meant for students of TSWREIS and TTWREIS, children of nity spread of Covid-19 is tests are increasing and people Warangal district is sending Hyderabad-based hospitals are undergoing tests and are is being implemented to pro- other schools are also participating in the VLC looming large on the rural feel that the pandemic has shivers down the spine of peo- were regarded as the results of taking precautionary mea- mote continuity of studies parts; a panic like situation is reached alarming proportions ple. Warangal urban region community spread and since sures. while schools remain closed cation and teaching skills take with good communication and due to Covid-19 induced lock- up the role of teachers and teaching skills who have com- down without any certainty impart learning to their petency in a particular subject, over start of the academic younger schoolmates and are entrusted with teaching year. He said though the idea peers in his or her village," responsibilities, he said. Congress bid to Farmers told to switch to is meant for students of Praveen Kumar said. The timetable will be pre- TSWREIS and TTWREIS, "All the students are asked to pared in such a way that there children of other schools are use hand sanitizer, wear face will be 2-3 hours of teaching upstage TRS on... also participating in the VLC. masks and maintain a physical schedule per day. Teachers modern cultivation methods "The VLCs are being operated distance of minimum six feet will regularly guide and men- Continued from page 1 went on to assert that the coun- PNS n SURYAPET from homes, panchayat offices, among themselves," the official tor 'student teachers' in peda- try would remember PV for churches, schools, religious was quick to add. Under each gogical methods to be fol- The Congress leadership did scripting the economic reforms, Minister for Energy G Jagadish places and other makeshift VLC, 5-10 students will be lowed considering different not talk even a word about PV the fruits of which all are enjoy- Reddy on Thursday said that learning centres in villages. taken while pupils from categories of pupil and their before and after his demise, he ing today. He said Narasimha the farmers of Suryapet district Students with good communi- Classes six to Degree level learning abilities. pointed out. The BJP leader Rao’s life was like a personali- will get Godavari water for irri- said TPCC leaders hurriedly ty development lesson and his gation till they feel that the irri- offered to pay homage to PV contribution to the country gation facility is more than suf- only after the TRS government was no less than that of ficient. Participating in foun- Now, isolation declared year-long centenary Jawaharlal Nehru. Narasimha dation stone laying ceremonies Next 4-5 weeks celebrations. "It shows how Rao had created a global India, for Rythu Vedikas in the dis- centers in the Congress leaders are trying KCR said. Recalling trict on Thursday, he described to get political mileage out of Narasimha Rao’s contribution Chief Minister K crucial for Hyd... PV’s image," he observed. to education, KCR said the first Chandrasekhar Rao as a great Continued from page 1 Telangna districts Telangana BJP chief Bandi residential school in the coun- man to bring Godavari water Continued from page 1 Sanjay Kumar said that PV was try was started at Sarvail in to the district from a distance Don’t ignore symptoms like Eatala denies... the reason for the Ramamandir Nalgonda district by him in of over 350 km. fever or cold or cough and rest Continued from page 1 Eatala asked the authorities construction in Ayodhya now. 1971, paving the way for He laid the foundation Power Minister Jagadish Reddy plants a sapling at Suryapet on Thursday at home. Even if we want to of every government hospital Sanjay said all Hindus would Navodaya Vidyalayas in the stones for construction of save you, we can’t if you are Earlier, at a press conference, to ensure that generator facil- remember PV forever. country, when he was HRD Rythu Vedikas in Pen Pahad, gave round the clock power yields of produce. The consti- negligent.” the DPH said: “The virus has ity is available, along with In contrast, KCR, during the minister. The TRS government Chivvemla and Atmakur S supply to agriculture sector, tution of Rythu Coordination Speaking about testing, gone into the community”. stocks of diesel to run the launch of the state govern- had established 900 residential mandals of Suryapet rural dis- now he is giving Godavari Committees is a part of the DPH said, “We have already However, later the DPH, machines. He gave these ment's PV birth centenary cel- schools in the last five years trict. Later at a programme water to farmers of the district exercise. Rajya Sabha Member introduced 2 lakh antigen test speaking to media again, said instructions in the wake of ebrations on June 28, hailed PV drawing inspiration from PV. held in Atmakuru S Mandal, fully till the farmers feel water Badugula Lingaiah Yadav, kits. We are trying to bring that coronavirus was under sudden shutdown of power as a great leader whose work in By giving PV his due, and that he distributed pattas for Inam is sufficient to irrigate lands. Praja Parishad Vice-chairman more.” He reasoned that since control in the state and that the supply in Gandhi Hospital at land reforms and in the educa- too in glowing words that the lands among beneficiaries of The CM believes strongly Venkat Narayan Goud, ZPTCs the government had been cases had declined. He said, “It about 5:35 pm, which was tion sector has made a lasting Congress cannot afford to Patarlapadu and Kandagatla that the farmer would be able Biksham Sanjeev Naik, offering free treatment for cannot be called community restored at 5:56 pm. impact. Describing Narasimha choose, KCR not only stole a villages. decide price for his produce. Penpahad MPP Nemmadi corona, there was no need to spread, cannot be said across According to superintendent Rao as "360-degree personali- march over the Grand Old Party, Praising the Chief Minister The Minister also urged farm- Biksham, District Collector include it in AarogyaSri. More the country or state. More than Dr Raja Rao, “Our generators ty", KCR rued that the late PM but also gave very little ground to for fulfilling the dream of ers in the State to switch to Vinay Krishna Reddy and oth- than 15,000 beds were avail- community spread, it is started functioning by 5:42 did not get the respect and BJP to cash in on Rao’s Telangana statehood to Telangana, he modern agriculture practices ers took part in the celebra- able in government hospitals. 'extensive local transmission' pm(within 7 minutes of recognition he deserved. KCR ‘muddu bidda’ (precious son) tag. pointed out that earlier the CM that would give them high tions. The doctor advised people to i.e. in a place or city, when more power shutdown). There’s no get treatment in government people are infected.” issue & no problem occurred hospitals without wasting in the Emergency & ICU Kin alleges hosptl money. Further, people should many often get mild symp- areas and other patient care KTR starts Senior IAS officers in TS sulk not worry unnecessarily as toms. areas.” Nalgonda X not handing over roads- Owaisi... over transfers and postings... patient's body... Israeli doctors develop Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Subramanyam, Suresh that the TS government Continued from page 1 Chanda, Chitra 'favoured' Somesh with 'lucra- Municipal Administration Besides, it would send a Ramachandran, Heeralal tive' posts even before he was The woman's husband, ‘anti-diabetes drug’ and Urban Development negative signal to IAS officers Samariya (1985), Rajeshwar made CS. Somesh was given who worked as a watchman, Minister K. T.Rama Rao laid working in "sensitive and Tiwari (1986), Rajiv Ranjan posting as principal secretary was admitted to the hospital PNS n JERUSALEM and normalizes all diabetes- also normalizes the glucose tol- the foundation stone for the responsible positions", it was Mishra , Vasudha Mishra of revenue, commercial taxes on July 13 with high fever and associated parameters to the erance test,” which measures elevated corridor in the pres- deeply felt. What hurts them (1987), Shalini Mishra, Adhar and excise simultaneously --- respiratory problems. The A new drug being developed in normal range. the body’s response to sugar, ence of Greater Hyderabad most is the fact some retired Sinha and Rani Kumudini all considered to be lucrative, hospital took his samples for Israel could be the answer to “If you take care of the “and suppressed systemic Mayor Bonthu Rammohan, IAS officers are calling the (1988). Many of his seniors are though they are also 'revenue- COVID-19 test and he was treating the main cause of insulin resistance, you take inflammation, which is a Lokesh Kumar and other shots in the government, while now on deputation to Centre earning departments' for the found to be infected by the Type 2 Diabetes, insulin resis- care of the symptoms,” he said. component of diabetes.” officials. they, despite being in the peak and a few of his seniors are government. Somesh was also virus. The hospital doctors tance. He stressed that they have Chevion added that on a This is the second major of their career, need to act as serving in the State. made incharge CCLA (Chief informed the woman that According to Concenter not found any adverse side molecular level, “Zygosid- project to be launched this per the directions of officials Prior to Somesh, the govern- Commissioner of Land her husband died of coron- BioPharma co-founder and effects during their testing. 50...forces an intra-cellular month in the city under who ought to hang up their ment ignored the seniority of Administration), known to be avirus on Wednesday, she CSO Prof. Mottie (Mordechai) “What we found about exchange to take place,” where SRDP. On July 11 the minis- boots. The resentment among BP Acharya and Binoy Kumar next to CS in administrative stated in the petition. Chevion, “the unique proper- Zygosid-50 allows us to go into it removes what’s called “free ter had foundation stone for senior IAS officers started with to appoint SK Joshi as CS. hierarchy. Senior IAS officers The petition has been list- ty” of the drug, called Zygosid- clinical trials,” he said, explain- iron” in cells and replaces it two steel flyovers to be built the appointment of Somesh The two extensions given to are upset at the government for ed and will come up for 50 “is that it cancels out insulin ing that the US Food and with zinc. at a cost of Rs 426 crore. Kumar (1989 batch IAS offi- first CS of Telangana, Rajiv not filling CCLA post with a hearing on Friday, the resistance. Drug Administration has “It captures the ‘free’ iron in A four-lane bi-directional cer) as Chief Secretary in Sharma, scuttled the chances of full-time IAS officer since woman's counsel said. “It’s an anti-diabetes drug,” approved clinical trials, after the cell and it releases the same elevated corridor will be built December 2019. For, the gov- senior IAS officers Pradeep September 2016 and instead The petitioner had initial- he told The Jerusalem Post supplementary TOX studies, amount of zinc into the cell - from Indira Park to VST ernment then ignored the Chandra and Raymond Peter handing over CCLA post to ly paid an amount of Rs 2.50 during an interview on based on evidence from earli- it feeds them with zinc,” he (2.610 km) at a cost of Rs 350 seniority of a dozen IAS offi- to become CS. While Pradeep Somesh and continuing him as lakh, which she had bor- Thursday afternoon.“With er testing in animal models for said, adding that zinc deficien- crore while a second level cers to appoint Somesh as CS. Chandra was forced to quit in in-charge of CCLA even after rowed, and on July 22 the Zygosid-50, we are proposing Type 2 Diabetes. cy has often been found in three-lane bi-directional fly- This deepened into a wound a month as CS due to retire- his appointment as CS. hospital authorities informed the use of the new drug and are “It was proven as ‘safe’,” those suffering from diabetes. over will be constructed from with the transfer of a few ment, Raymond Peter had to Somesh is still being continued her that the total treatment developing it into an oral pill, Chevion told the Post. “We He made it clear that zinc is Ram Nagar to senior officials last week to retire without becoming CS, as TS RERA chairperson. charges were Rs 8.91 lakh. as a monotherapy drug, to treat found that it restores the nor- needed for certain pathways in Baghlingampally. (0.850 km) insignificant posts. though serving as CCLA While Somesh is heading var- After deducting the diabetics and prevent in pre- mal insulin sensitivity, it diabetes-related processes in at a cost of Rs 76 crore. The The officials who were over- (Chief Commissioner of Land ious departments even after advance amount of Rs 2.50 diabetic patients,” Chevion restores blood glucose levels, it the body. SRDP works are being taken looked when Somesh was Administration) for what is becoming CS, several officers lakh, the hospital authorities said. Asked about how up at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. picked as CS include B. P. considered to be the longest senior to him are working in asked the petitioner to pay the Zygosid-50 works, he said Acharya, Binoy Kumar (1983), tenure in Telangana. relatively insignificant posi- balance of Rs 6.41 lakh and that it “almost completely HYDERABAD Ajay Mishra (1984), Pushpa Senior IAS officers' grouse is tions. take her husband's remains. reduces insulin resistance BULLION RATES GOLD Simian attack ` 52,500 (10 gm) 1,000 in health dept infected with... ` 300 in Suryapet SILVER Continued from page 1 medication will not cross Rs ` 62,000 (1kg) Continued from page 1 350-400. Basic antibiotics and ` 3,050 Dr Srinivas Rao advised TS crosses 50K Covid-19 cases vitamin supplements can cure Suryapet is one of the dis- people to avoid getting tested Continued fro page 1 now. Only 1,854 patients are the disease. However, as the tricts in the state facing mon- unnecessarily. He said, “Many getting treated in government prognosis becomes more CHICKEN key menace. Hordes of mon- people are getting tested even The death toll climbed to 447, facilities, including 664 in severe, injections can vary RATES `/KG keys enter homes, raid busi- if they don’t have symptoms. with nine Covid-patients Gandhi Hospital. Among these between Rs 10,000-35,000. ness establishments and More than half of them don’t succumbing to the virus in the patients, 846 are either on But under no circumstances Dressed/With Skin `168 harass people. Shopkeepers in even have symptoms. It is not last 24 hours. In all, 31 of the 33 oxygen or admitted in ICU. does the treatment costs go up Without Skin `191 some villages in the districts correct. The persons who districts in the state reported Of the 17,081 beds, only to lakhs or crores as charged Broiler at Farm `116 keep huge stuffed tiger toys to actually need the test, especial- cases on Thursday. 15,227 have been occupied. by private hospitals.” keep away the monkeys. ly those with symptoms are Of the 1,567 fresh cases, 662 Gandhi Hospital has 1,226 beds The Director of Public There are thousands of ending up in line because of are in Hyderabad, 213 in vacant. On Thursday, 13,367 Health said: “For coronavirus EGG monkeys and they attack the such persons. It came to our Rangareddy, 75 in Warangal samples were tested, taking the treatment, you need not spend homes and shops in hordes, notice that some people are lakhs or crores. The govern- RATES `/100 Urban, 62 in Sircilla, 61 in total number of tests conducted steal eatables and even bite the discussing that they got test- Mahabubnagar and 51 in Nagar to 3.22 lakh. While the ment is already providing the HYDERABAD 340 villagers. Districts like ed 4 times, 5 times. They have Kurnool. The state registered cumulative positivity rate is at facilities, drugs and tests. Peddapalli in north Telangana deprived people those who Government hospital treat- VIJAYAWADA 376 1,661 recoveries, taking the total 15.8 per cent, on Thursday the have come out with a novel actually need testing by number of patients discharged positivity rate was 11.7 per cent. ment is no different from that VISAKHAPATNAM 400 solution. They have developed pulling off such act.” till date to 39,327. There are Telangana now conducts 8,058 of a private hospital. Across RETAIL PRICE `3.60 Vanara Vanams in the worst Dr Ramesh said, “With 11,052 active cases in the state tests per million. the world, we are following the (IN HYDERABAD) affected districts. mild symptoms, the cost of same treatment protocols.”

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Printed and published by B Krishna Prasad for and on behalf of CMYK Printech Ltd., Phone: 040-23322341, Hyderabad Office: F-502, Diamond Block, Lumbini Rockdale, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500 082. Telangana. Printed at Sree Seshasai Enterprises, Plot No.19, IDA Balanagar , Hyderbad-500037, Medchal -Malkajgiri District, Telangana. Chief Editor: Chandan Mitra. Resident Editor: B Krishna Prasad, AIR SURCHARGE of Rs 2.00. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JULY 24, 2020 hyderabad 03 RIME Arvind unhappy over Haritha CORNER Hospitals face severe Man nabbed for stalking women Haaram’s tardy progress HYDERABAD: The Cyber Crime PNS n HYDERABAD Police on Thursday arrested an accused person who is involved Hyderabad Metropolitan in stalking and insulting women ‘nursing shortage’ Development Authority on social media. The arrested Commissioner Arvind Kumar person has been identified as 26- PNS n HYDERABAD from their families on nurses has reportedly expressed dis- year-old Mohammed Ahmed, a is very high. The families have pleasure over the implementa- private employee from Kurnool The work load on the nurses been asking them to quit their tion of the mass afforestation of Andhra Pradesh. A complaint has increased enormously due job and return home. drive ‘Telanganaku Haritha was received from a victim, from to the Coronavirus outbreak. During lockdown period, Haram’ (TKHH). whom the accused had taken her The nurses visiting the city the private hospitals removed The plantation of saplings phone number and photos from from other states in search of many staff members from their has not yet reached at least 50 her Instagram account and work are being harassed by the rolls as there were no patients per cent of the target. He demanded Rs 10,000 for managements because of for them. As unlock period wanted the HMDA urban deleting her photographs. shortage of hands not refusing commenced, the number of forestry department personnel According to the police, Ahmed to concede their demand of cases increased. Many staff to plant at least 3 crore saplings searches profiles of women on allowing them to go back to nurses resigned from their job by July-end to reach 60 per wall, he said. Growth Corridor limits to social media platforms and their native place. and left for home. There is a cent of the target. As part of tank bund beau- ORR Project Director Santosh. collects their mobile numbers The nurses from other states severe shortage of nurses in Further, he wanted the offi- tification, saplings should be He made it clear that he and photographs available on have been working under haz- In a latest development, nurs- cost of treatment is very high, private hospitals. The manage- cials to achieve the full target planted in two attractive rows. would not show leniency their profiles. He then calls them ardous circumstances includ- es in Mehdipatnam area of the they are keen on getting admit- ments are offering attractive of planting 5 crore saplings by Plants should be planted along towards anyone if the orders of and blackmails them to extract ing the risk of contracting the city resorted to dharna in front ted to private hospitals. packages to woo nurses. The August 15. the slope of the bund without Municipal Administration KT money from them for deleting virus, long duty hours, threat of the hospital and complained Currently beds in both gov- managements offer Rs 50,000 Reviewing the progress of harming the bund. Rama Rao to plant saplings those photographs and phone of passing the infections to to the medical and health ernment and private hospitals to them hiking the salary. urban forestry development Arvind Kumar called for and nurse them extensively in numbers. He also sets the children at home. department that the hospital have been full with Covid They are offering free trans- with officials here on developing tree parks, Yadadri seven districts under the photographs of the victims as Expressing their inability to management is physically and patients. The specialist doctors port, free food, but nurses are Thursday, Arvind Kumar Model Plantations, Smriti HMDA limits are not imple- his WhatsApp display picture to continue in work, they have mentally harassing them. examine the patients and pre- hesitating to work in Covid advised the officials of urban Vanams, in municipalities and mented. trap other girls. The police said been asking the managements Many Corona patients are scribe medicines. But nurses wards. According to WHO forestry department to plant municipal corporations under Divisional Forest Officer that the accused insists the to return their certificates so inclining towards receiving would have to take good care guidelines, for every popula- saplings between the plants the HMDA limits with the help and four forest department women to have a relationship that they will go back to their treatment in corporate hospi- of the patient. They have to tion of 2,000 there should be a that formed the avenue plan- of the elected people’s repre- managers told the HMDA with him. The accused has six native place. But the manage- tals because of the spike in the spend most of their work time doctor and five nurses. The tation so as to raise a green wall sentatives to reach the target. commissioner to submit a cases registered against him ments are refusing to concede cases and the adverse patient to with Covid patients. There is requirement of nurses in gov- on either side of the road. The He entrusted the task of ful- progress report indicating the across various police stations in their demands and assigning hospital bed ratio in govern- risk of contracting the virus. At ernment hospitals is 20,000, commuters should feel the filling the Harita Haram targets saplings planted region-wise by the Hyderabad Commissionerate them duty in Covid wards. ment hospitals. Though the the same time, the pressure but there are only 7,000. avenue plantation as a green under ORR and Hyderabad the month-end. and one case under the Rachakonda Commissionerate. TV actress Rekha No auction for Balapur 75-yr-old Covid Man held for commits suicide suspect jumps Rain inundates Osmania blackmailing HYDERABAD: A television actress, Maddela Sabeera alias Ganesh laddu this year off building woman Rekha, 42, committed suicide at n n n her house in Vidyanagar, PNS HYDERABAD PNS HYDERABAD Hospital new wards too PNS HYDERABAD Hyderabad. According to the police, Sabeera, a native of The Coronavirus has cast its A 75-year-old man, suspect- The sleuths of Cyber Crime n Guntur district in Andhra shadow on the Balapur ed to be infected with PNS HYDERABAD Police Station, Rachakonda Pradesh, moved to Hyderabad Ganesh festival celebrations, Coronavirus, committed sui- arrested a stalker who pursuing her dream to act in the second biggest in cide by jumping off a hospi- In less than 24 hours after the harassed and threatened a girl movies. "She had acted in a Hyderabad after the tal building at Banjara Hills heritage building of Osmania over social media for alleged- couple of television serials but Khairatabad Ganesh festival on Thursday. The victim was General Hospital was evacu- ly denying his proposal. after that there were no offers. celebrations. identified as R Nagender, a ated and sealed, all its wards The accused was identified Then she returned to Guntur and For the first time in over 25 retired employee of Air India. that had been shifted to the as Ashwaq Ali Shaik, 26, res- got married. However, they got years, the Balapur Ganesh He was residing in Ameerpet Quli Qutb Shah building ident of Thattiannaram, separated and she was married Utsav Committee will not along with his wife and two were also inundated follow- Hayathnagar, said the police. to Chaitanya and shifted to auction the 21-kg laddu prasad sons. According to the police, ing rains on Wednesday and The arrest was made fol- Hyderabad," said the police. this year. The committee at its In 1994, which is the first Nagender had shown symp- Thursday. lowing a complaint from the Chaitanya was into real estate meeting held on Thursday, year to commence the auction, toms of the virus and had The sheet of water in the victim. He admitted that he business and she resumed her decided to make the celebra- Kolanu Mohan Reddy auc- gone to Nikhil Hospital at Quli Qutb Shah building is knows the victim as she lives career in the television industry. tions this time a low-key affair tioned the laddu for Rs 450. Srinagar Colony on causing issues for patients, in the vicinity of his house. Gradually, their businesses ran because of the pandemic. Since then, Kolanu family Thursday. After a while, he attendants and staff. Doctors With an intention to befriend into losses due to which she Further, the committee won the auction of the laddu went to the terrace of the now point out that mere her, he searched her social plunged into depression. On decided to limit the height of at least nine times. Last year's building and jumped down shifting of the wards from the media profile and sent a Wednesday, she went to take a the Ganesh idol this year to auction had fetched Rs 17.60 from it. He suffered critical old building is no solution. friend request to her and bath but did not come out from mere six feet as against 21-feet lakh. The laddu auction at injuries after he landed on the They say the foundation started chatting. He later pro- the bathroom even after a long last year. In addition, the com- Balapur that starts early in the trees below. The hospital staff stone for the new Osmania posed to her but she denied, time after repeated calls. mittee cancelled the auction of morning of the 11th day of the immediately took him inside Hospital should be laid forth- following which he bore a Chaitanya alerted the police who Balapur Ganesh laddu prasad. puja is a major attraction and put him under emer- with and the entire structure grudge and went to her col- found her dead in the bathroom. Annually several thousands every year and is followed by gency treatment. Nagendra raised on a war-footing. lege, where he forcibly took A case has been registered and would witness the laddu auc- a procession to Hussainsagar later succumbed to the Meanwhile, INTACH selfie pictures with her and investigation is on. tion. lake, 20 km away. injuries that he received. members demanded 'restora- the government to refrain of a new structure. They said started blackmailing her to tion' of OGH's specified her- from creating an erroneous the government could still go come with him in his car, fur- itage building that lies on just impression that heritage ahead and raise a new struc- ther threatened to share that one acre piece of land. The enthusiasts had been ture in the other 25.5 acres of picture to her family mem- Midday meals to improve attendance committee members urged obstructing the construction the premises. bers. NAMRATA SRIVASTAVA college for lunch and do not UGC GUIDELINES n HYDERABAD come back. Some of them Police book work and others live far, so Soon after Chief Minister K going back is a bit of an issue. Chandrashekar Rao annou- Mid-day meals at college will case against JFME plans series of protests nced extension of the mid-day ensure that the students attend meals scheme to students of all all the classes, without skipping Aditya Homes PNS n HYDERABAD pulsory for all terminal semes- given this relief to students that government junior and degree their lunch. This scheme would ter students," read a statement has now been jeopardized by colleges in the state, many stu- also ensure that students get at Joining the list of many stu- by JFME adding, "On the other the UGC guidelines." dents and college organisa- least one healthy meal a day." chairman dents' organisation who spoke hand, teachers and students Giving details about what tions welcomed the move. However, when asked if the PNS n HYDERABAD against the new UGC guide- have been demanding that in they have planned, they added, The scheme will encourage mid-day meal enough for the lines for final examinations, the view of the rising cases of "JFME has initiated a petition many students to take admis- students? He said, "The gov- Banjara Hills Police booked Joint Forum for Movement on Covid-19, no examinations to the PM to demand the sion in state-run junior and ernment announced this plan cases against the chairman of Education (JFME) plans a should be held. Terminal immediate withdrawal of UGC degree colleges. State President earlier too, and nothing has Aditya Homes Kota Reddy series of action against the semester students must be guidelines, the immediate can- of Telangana State's Technical dropped out after school or General Secretary, Telangana been done as yet. Most colleges on Thursday following a commission. given the same relief that has cellation of the mandatory Colleges Employees Intermediate might also take Joint Action Committee outside Hyderabad don't have complaint from a former "As you know, the MHRD been given to the continuing requirement of examinations Association (TSTCEA) admission in the college." (TJAC) for all the students' washrooms or drinking water partner. notification and the UGC students, in terms of evaluation for final year students and for Santhosh Kumar states, "We Giving an insight on how organisations in the state said, facilities also. Government According to sources, guidelines issued on July 6, of grades for the semester. alternative forms to be adopt- welcome this move. With mid- else the mid-day meals at gov- "A lot of students, who are in should work on that too Subba Reddy, chairman of have made examinations com- Many state governments had ed for grant of degrees." day meal being offered at col- ernment colleges and junior the rural sector actually go besides initiating such Vamsi Ram builders, had leges, many students who colleges might help, M Venu, home after the first half of the schemes." approached the Banjara Hills police alleging that he and Kota Reddy had partnered up Sindhu unveils for a joint venture in Hyd among 10 new FCs Group detained Gandipet area and that he Oxygen devices donated to CRH had incurred a loss of Rs 79 online physical for attack on PNS n HYDERABAD suffering with respiratory dents. Necessary treatment crores in that deal. to be set up by Amazon infection. SCRSA has donated has been started for Corona He blamed Kota Reddy edu curriculum RGV’s residence High-flow nasal cannula oxy- 04 such equipments for the use patients having mild/very mild for the loss and lodged a PNS n HYDERABAD Kolkata, Chennai, Ludhiana PNS n HYDERABAD gen devices have been donat- of Covid treatment at Central symptoms based on the advi- complaint against him at the and Ahmedabad. PNS n HYDERABAD ed by Gajanan Mallya, General Railway Hospital(CRH), sory by the state government. police station on Thursday. Amazon India on Thursday With this expansion, Suchitra Academy launched Manager of South Central Lallaguda. While the Hospital already "Following notices, Kota announced the expansion of Amazon.in will have more an online physical education The Hyderabad city police Railway on behalf of SCRSA to A 110-beds capacity special had provision of ventilators for Reddy and his son Aditya its fulfillment network in than 60 FCs in 15 states, with curriculum, the 'Suchitra detained a group of individ- Dr Prasanna Kumar, Principal Covid ward has been setup at providing oxygen for Covid have appeared at the PS for India, with 10 new Fulfillment a total storage capacity of over FitKid' on Thursday at the uals after they allegedly Chief Medical Director Central Railway Hospital, patients with respiratory infec- questioning. The case is Centers (FC) and expansion of 32 million cubic feet. The Suchitra Academy. The cur- attacked the residence of fil- (PCMD), South Central Lallaguda with necessary infra- tion, it was felt that the high under investigation. We are seven existing buildings. These new FCs include the spe- riculum was unveiled by the mmaker Ram Gopal Varma Railway. structure for treating both flow nasal cannula oxygen verifying allegations and new FCs will be set up in cialised network of FCs for Badminton champion PV at Jubilee Hills on Thursday. These units are very useful serving and retired railway devices will further strength- questioning those involved in Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, large appliances and furniture Sindhu. Later she participat- The incident comes after for treating Covid patients employees and their depen- en the facilities at the Hospital. the venture," said the police. Bangalore, Patna, Lucknow, category and Receive Centers. ed in a live session of fitness. the trailer of RGV’s new movie ‘Power Star’ was leaked online. The film has already sparked controversy as Tollywood star and Jana Sena Smokers quit in highest numbers during Covid leader Pawan Kalyan is fond- ly called ‘power star’. The NAVEEN KUMAR What the lockdown did to me persistent cough and shortness director, however, has denied n HYDERABAD is to bring things into perspec- of breath. An official release that the movie is based on the tive, a moment of quiet reflec- from World Health actor-politician. Some Those facing withdrawal symp- tion in the middle of a pan- Organisation (WHO) said, celebrities have started a war toms post lockdown announc- demic, on how much I priori- "The available evidence sug- against the director on ement have now quit smoking. tise my health. I had never gests that smoking is associat- Twitter. Though many were planning spent so much time at home. It ed with increased severity of RGV tweeted about the to quit, they were unable to due gave me enough time to think: disease and death in hospi- incident. “P k fans claiming to easy access. However, stay- if not now, then when?" says talised Covid-19 patients." to be janasena members ing at home has compelled Rajesh Sahoo, a techie from "It is not the normal 9-to-5 attacked my office and they them to control the urge and Cognizant. job in the creative industry; you have been thrown out into quit smoking altogether. Moreover, data from the always have to be ideating. the lockup by my guards and In many families, people Zoe Covid Symptom Tracker After crazy meetings and Cops. I want to kiss and would not smoke at home out app suggested smokers were 14 brainstorming, you could leave make love to them for giving of a sense of respect for their per cent more likely than non- all of it aside for a little while, me more publicity for elders or because of the absence smokers to develop the three to have a smoke," said Nithin POWER STAR (sic),” the of social cues of parties and "I have been trying to quit now. It was always one of 'classic' symptoms of Raj, a copywriter from an director wrote. post-lunch tea breaks. smoking for quite some time those stop and start affairs. Coronavirus infection - fever, advertisement agency. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JULY 24, 2020 hyderabad 04 No clarity yet on TPCC chief post RTC earns Rs 5L a day PNS n HYDERABAD trying to scuttle the chances of According to party Revanth Reddy to become the through cargo services Selection of the TPCC presi- sources, the main TPCC president. The Congress dent is progressing akin to one loyalists' forum is trying to PNS n HYDERABAD step forward and two steps tussle for the mount pressure on the top backwards. The Congress lead- top post is leaders in Delhi not to give the In the existing cash-starved sit- ers are worried not knowing post to those who crossed over uation, the parcel and cargo when the Congress high com- between to Congress from other parties. services of the TSRTC are mand takes a decision. The Malkajgiri MP The forum which dashed letters helping it to net at least Rs 5 issue comes up for discussion to high command twice giving lakh per day on an average. The every time, but the high com- Revanth Reddy the top post to the party loyal- RTC buses transport at least mand is putting the issue on and Bhongir MP ists is preparing to write yet 1,000 tonnes of cargo a month. hold all of a sudden. another letter on the issue, it is The RTC has devised a The party sources say the Komatireddy learnt. Meanwhile, Revanth strategy to earn non-ticket to reaching an agreement with Krishnakant said that the RTC main tussle for the top post is Venkat Reddy Reddy dismissed the loyalists' revenue since it is not opti- it. The RTC started its cargo ser- has orders to transport goods of between two MPs of the party forum contention saying that he mistic of recovering the lost vices about three months ago BC Welfare and Women and - Revanth Reddy and is not a new comer to the party business in near future as and kicked off the parcel ser- Child Welfare Departments. If Komatireddy Venkat Reddy. tunity? What would be the secure the post, it is learnt. view that Revanth Reddy is contending that he is already an buses are not plying on all vices 22 days ago. Currently the the services are extended to The million-dollar questions impact of the social equa- Recently, he is understood to lobbying for the post through MP and is saddled with the routes because of the Corona RTC buses are transporting Karnataka and Andhra, the that the party circles hotly dis- tions?" Recently, Komatireddy have made a courtesy call on KC Venugopal, AICC General TPCC working president post. threat. As part of the strategy, medicines to various towns and RTC income improves. On cuss are "When the selection of Venkat Reddy calling on Sonia DK Sivakumar, Karnataka PCC Secretary. That is why he visit- So there is no rationale behind the TSRTC has requested e- cities from Hyderabad. account of Rakhi Festival, the the TPCC president takes Gandhi in Delhi gave rise to president, in Bengaluru. ed Bengaluru even during the seniors objecting his appoint- commerce giant Amazon to The RTC cargo services won RTC has slashed the trans- place? Who will be given reins speculations over his appoint- Meanwhile, publicity among most turbulent Covid times to ment to the post. Recently, he allow it to transport goods for a contract from Education portation costs to transport of the party in the state? Will ment as the successor to N party circles gained ground meet Sivakumar. made it clear in a freewheeling it to various destinations in Department to transport text- bundles of rakhis to various des- the TPCC issue a notifica- Uttam Kumar Reddy, the exist- that Revanth stood more The MPs are understood to interview that he is ready accept Telangana and Andhra books. It transported 350 tonnes tinations. The RTC exhorted the tion? What is on the mind of ing TPCC president. Not to be chance to get appointed as have been mounting severe whatever responsibility that the Pradesh to sustain its revenue. of textbooks and is likely to people to make use of the facil- the party high command? Will outdone, Malkajgiri MP is TPCC president. pressure on Venugopal. Congress high command gives The first phase of talks with transport another 600 tonnes. ity as the transportation costs the party loyalists get an oppor- leaving no stone unturned to The party seniors are of the Moreover, Congress seniors are him. Amazon will be held soon prior The parcel services official are less than the cost of a rakhi. Delayed milling of paddy Jana Reddy SCENIC ROUTE bats for puts burden on government Varavara PNS n HYDERABAD Though there is bumper har- Rao's release vest of paddy in the last PNS n HYDERABAD Kavitha in Yasangi, the milling of paddy is being delayed as the com- Former Home Minister and home isolation bined milling capacity of over Congress senior leader K 2,200 rice mills is 1.50 crore Jana Reddy on Thursday as driver tests tonnes. The paddy yield in the addressed letters to Prime last Yasangi procurement sea- Minister Narendra Modi Covid positive son was put at over 1 crore and Chief Minister K tonnes. The millers purchase Chandrasekhar Rao asking PNS n HYDERABAD 50 to 60 per cent of the yield them to initiate steps to get additionally from open market interim bail to revolution- Former TRS MP for milling purposes. ary poet Varavara Rao in Kalvaluntla Kavitha’s dri- The milling has been taking view of his health condi- ver has tested positive for long time. The government tion. In the letter, he men- Covid-19. Following this procured paddy by availing tioned that opportunity to development, her family loan from banks. If the millers The government has decid- 800 to 1,000 rice mills are nec- be given to the family mem- are now under home iso- convert the paddy into rice and ed to increase capacity of exist- essary. To set up a rice mill bers to look after Varavara lation in Hyderabad. give it to the Food Corporation ing mills and wants to set up with a capacity to mill 16 Rao. Jana Reddy reminded Earlier in the day, the ex of India, the Centre gives many more mills in the mega tonnes per hour, it would cost that Varavara Rao played an MP met Mayor Bonthu money to the state govern- food park. The Telangana Rice at least Rs 25 crore. To store active role during the peace Ram Mohan and released ment. The delay in rice milling Millers' Association President by-products of milling paddy, deliberations between the Road towards Yadadri wears a lush green look, thanks to Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority for taking up greenery a song on the occasion of is mounting the debt burden Gampa Nagender told a sec- 10 acres of land is necessary, he then Andhra Pradesh gov- and beautification works on the road medians covering 30-km from Ghatkesar Outer Ring Road till Yadadri Minister KT Rama Rao's on the government. tion of the media that at least said. ernment and Maoists. birthday. Judson seeks Set up mobile units for SCCL to plant MEDIA COVERAGE over 35 lakh High Court tells govt Uttam's suspension plasma collection: Congress saplings PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n PNS n to inform its stand HYDERABAD HYDERABAD He requested The Singareni Collieries AICC member and TPCC Sonia to appoint Telangana Plasma Donors Company Ltd (SCCL) on PNS n HYDERABAD general secretary Bakka Judson a high-level AICC Association (TPDA) president Thursday launched planti- addressed a letter to the AICC Gudur Narayana Reddy, who ng of 35.47 lakh saplings The Telangana High court on chief Sonia Gandhi and urged Committee to is also TPCC Treasurer, on under the ongoing “Haritha Thursday asked the state gov- her to protect Telangana take action as Thursday urged Governor Dr Haram” programme and ernment to inform its stand by Congress from 'Corporate, Uttam doesn't Tamilisai Soundararajan to the “Vriksharopan Abhiyan” Friday on a petition filed by VIL Feudalistic, Self-centered, ide- have any right to direct the State Government to launched by the union gov- media private limited which ological' TPCC president N establish Mobile Units for ernment. On Thursday runs V6 TV news channel with Uttam Kumar Reddy. Judson continue as Plasma Collection to save the alone the SCCL has planned a plea to allow the print and said that he requested TPCC TPCC president lives of people affected with the planting of 2 lakh saplings electronic media to cover and president to conduct TPCC Covid-19. in one go at 11 of its facil- report the ongoing demolition issue till Monday. However, committee meeting followed Narayana Reddy, who has ities all across the State activity of old Secretariat build- the HC declined to give time by Executive Committee over Uttam Kumar Reddy's non recently recovered from ment, especially in lieu of ded- patients must receive the including its headquarters ings in the city. A single judge till Monday. the elections. performance, he alleged. Covid-19, expressed serious icated medicines to treat plasma within five to 10 days here. bench headed by Justice Challa "As a responsible office "Assembly elections were concern over the low-pace of Coronavirus patients. He of their diagnosis and the According to a SCCL Kodanda Ram said that he ‘Get instructions from offi- bearer, I did not receive any completed in 2018, and Convalescent Plasma Therapy pointed out that the US FDA plasma must be fresh belong- statement , Chairman and would pass appropriate orders cials’ reply from TPCC president Parliament Elections com- to treat the Covid-19 patients has approved the use of plas- ing to a recovered person Managing Director N if the state did not respond by Dealing with a batch of till date. Reviewing our per- pleted almost a year ago, but in Telangana State. He appre- ma from recovered patients to who has had a symptomatic Sridhar launched the pro- the deadline on the issue. petitions including a PIL filed formance, accountability and till date, Uttam did not con- ciated the Governor for high- treat people who are critically illness. gramme by planting a Arguing the case, the counsel seeking the construction of taking essence of the meeting duct a review," he said and lighting the importance of ill with COVID-19. The Therefore, Narayana Reddy sapling at Singareni Bhavan. for the government told the new multi-storied buildings to and implementing new added that plasma donations during her method has been used in the said that it would be a chal- He said that already the HC that as per provisions of house the Osmania General strategies to make organiza- In the letter, Judson recent visit to the ESIC past to treat diseases such as lenging task for the TPDA to company has planted 11 the construction rules, only Hospital, nursing college and tion strong is our practice but requested Sonia Gandhi to Hospital. He said that the State polio, measles, and mumps, in identify the eligible donors lakh plants so far and is also workers would be allowed to hostel at Afzal Gunj in the city, no such exercise done," he appoint a high level AICC Government should take the 1918 flu epidemic. and convince them to donate implementing the nation- the demolition site and made a division bench of the said. Committee to take action as immediate measures to boost He said that the Placid their plasma to a deserving wide programme launched it clear that it can't allow the Telangana High Court direct- He said that due to lack of Uttam doesn't have any right the use of plasma therapy for Trial conducted by the ICMR recipient as there were no by the union government media at the demolition site. ed the state government to get review and exercise, BJP has to continue as TPCC presi- the treatment of Covid-19 by involving 52 institutions mobile plasma collection on Thursday. He said that 95 per cent of instructions from the author- emerged as the second largest dent. Suspending him from cases. has given encouraging units. These mobile units He called upon the staff the demolition works has been ities concerned on the issue. party in Parliament elections the party is the right solution The TPDA president said results. However, he said that will be less infectious, more and the villagers that live on completed by it. He however It also asked the govern- by bagging 4 MP seats.TRS, if not this will become prac- that plasma therapy was being the investigators who were flexible and donors will come the fringes of the coal mines sought time from the HC to ment to inform it whether the BJP and MIM are in mutual tice for other leaders in the implemented globally as one of involved in the Placid Trial up for plasma donation more to take part in planting seek to appraise the stand of existing building was a her- understanding because of future, he said. the effective methods of treat- have pointed out that the enthusiastically. trees in a big way. the state government on the itage structure or not. Appoint full-time doctors Heavy rains lash Hyderabad, more in store PNS n HYDERABAD Following heavy in TIMS, demands BJP Several parts of the city rains in the city, PNS n HYDERABAD take measures to provide full- received heavy rain during Greater fledged facilities in the hospi- wee hours of Thursday leading Expressing dissatisfaction over tal for giving treatment to to water logging on roads caus- Hyderabad inadequate facilities in TIMS Coronavirus patients. If the ing difficulty to commuters. Municipal hospital, Telangana state BJP government takes more mea- Several low-lying areas have Corporation on Thursday urged the state sures for their safety, it would been inundated in the city. government to provide full- embolden their moral who Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, personnel swung fledged facilities in the hospi- are risking their lives in provid- Panjagutta, Kukatpally, Koti, into action and tal for giving treatment to ing treatment, Rao said. Abids, Malakpet, Dilsukhnagar, cleared the Covid-19 patients. He appreciated the services LB Nagar, Qutubullahpur, obstacles to A three-member team led of doctors and other para- Jeedimetla, Gajula Ramaram, by BJP MLC N Ramachander medical staff who are relent- Suraram, Musheerabad, RTC X ensure smooth Rao visited TIMS hospital at to provide better services to the lessly working for providing roads, Ashok Nagar, Tank flow of water Gachibowli and inquired about patients as there were at present treatment to Covid-19 patients, Bund, Nampalli, Dar-ul-Salam through facilities being provided to only 125 doctors including but they are not getting prop- and many more areas of the Coronavirus patients. Though staff appointed on contact er encouragement from the city received heavy rain. drainages it was a good project convert- basis. He said the hospital has government. It may be The GHMC personnel have IMD issued heavy rain alert along with thunderstorm warning for parts of Telangana for two days ing the sports complex into a capacity of 1,260 beds, but recalled that sports complex in been taking steps to clear the Covid-19 centre, the govern- only 42 patients were admitted Gachibowli was initially moot- obstacles to ensure smooth morning. Heavy rains are lash- Chincholi road leading to rain fall ranging between 7 and limits of Boduppal Municipal ment has failed to provide now, he said adding that the ed as a quarantine centre for flow of water through ing Tandur Assembly con- stranding of hundreds of vehi- 9 cm The Met office authori- Corporation in Medchal dis- adequate facilities when hospital should be utilised fully asymptomatic air passengers. drainages. Water entered into stituency causing floods to the cles on either side of the road. ties attributed the rains to for- trict, flood water entered the Covid-19 cases are increasing to reduce burden on Gandhi The 14-storey building, which many low-lying areas in streams and water bodies. In At Mominpet, streams titled mation of a low-pressure area Dwaraka Nagar Phase-2 day by day across the state, Rao hospital, Chest hospital and was unused for over a decade, Cantonment area, Bowenpally, Peddemul mandal, the Gazipur Chilukavagu and Kanala Vagu from Chhattisgarh to South because of the rain lashing the said after visiting the hospital. King Koti hospital. was converted into a Covid-19 Secunderabad, Warasiguda, stream is in spate disrupting the are in spate. Telangana over Telangana and area since morning. The resi- The BJP MLC urged the TRS Expressing concern for not centre. In the third week of Begumpet and other regions. road communications between Kulcharam in Medak district Coastal Andhra Pradesh. The dential colonies remind us of government to immediately providing enough PPEs to April, the State government Besides Hyderabad, else- Tandur and Sadavisapet. The recorded a rainfall of 10.8 cm officials predict rains on Friday small ponds. People are finding recruit more doctors and para- doctors and other staff, Rao announced that it will be where in the state, Vikarabad Bandala stream near Inelli is so far. Janagoan, Adilabad and too under the influence of the it difficult to go out to fetch medical staff on regular basis said the government should turned into TIMS. received constant rainfall since overflowing the Tandur- Vikarabad districts received low-pressure area. Under the essential commodities. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JULY 24, 2020 nation 05 SHORT READS Northeast has potential to become India's growth engine: PM Modi PNS n NEW DELHI MP: Journalist dies The northeast has the potential NE's prosperity always after being shot over to become India's growth engine, Prime Minister old rivalry Narendra Modi said on priority of Modi govt: Shah Ayodhya temple to NIWARI: A 35-year-old Thursday, noting that peace is journalist working for a now being established in the nion Home Minister Gwalior-based daily died after a entire region. Amit Shah on Thursday get bigger, taller, group of persons allegedly shot He made these remarks at Ucongratulated Prime him and attacked him with the foundation stone laying Minister Narendra Modi for the sticks over an old rivalry in ceremony of the Manipur Manipur water supply project more magnificent Madhya Pradesh's Niwari water supply project via video and said the development and district, police said on link. prosperity of the Northeast has PNS n AYODHYA Thursday. The incident took While blockades have always been the priority of his Shankaracharya place near Putri Khera village in become a part of history in government. The proposed Ram temple in Sendri police station limits on Manipur, the era of decades of The prime minister noted that the Shah said the project, whose Ayodhya will now be bigger and objects to ‘Bhoomi Wednesday evening. The violence in Assam has ceased. government is making constant efforts foundation stone was laid by taller in size. According to Nikhil Pujan Mahurat' victim, Sunil Tiwari, and his In Tripura and Mizoram to improve connectivity in the north- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sompura, an architect and son brother were heading towards too, youth have abandoned on Thursday, will provide safe of C. Sompura, chief architect of he Jyotishpeethadheeshwar the village on a motorcycle the path of violence and the east region, be its highways, laying of drinking water to more than 2.8 the temple, "The earlier design and Dwarka when seven persons, including Bru-Reang refugees are now rail tracks or upgradation of airports lakh households and also gen- was prepared in 1988. Over 30 TShardapithadheeshwar, three identified as Awdhesh moving towards a better life, he erate huge employment oppor- Northeast. The foundation years have passed... the footfall Jagadguru Shankaracharya Tiwari, Narendra Tiwari and Anil said in his address. tunities in Manipur. stone of the project was laid by is likely to increase. People are Swami Swaroopanand Tiwari, intercepted the duo, The prime minister noted ters are being developed for being set up for health, educa- "Development and prosper- Modi via video link. also very enthusiastic about vis- Saraswati has questioned the sub-divisional officer of police that the government is making value addition and marketing tion, skill development and ity of North Eastern region has An externally funded project, iting the temple. So, we thought "muhurat" of August 5 for laying Balram Singh Parihar said. The constant efforts to improve in local products. In these startups. always been the top priority of the Manipur water supply pro- its size should be increased. As the foundation stone of the Ram accused allegedly attacked the connectivity in the northeast clusters, all the facilities will be With the formation of sports Modi govt. In his continued ject was designed to provide per the revised design, the height temple. The Shankaracharya victim with sticks and shot him, region, be its highways, laying given to agro startups and university and world class sta- efforts, PM @narendramodi ji freshwater household tap con- of the temple has been increased said generally good work is he said. The journalist's brother of rail tracks or upgradation of other industries. dia, Manipur is becoming a today laid the foundation stone nections (FHTCs) to remaining from 141-feet to 161-feet." initiated in the "Uttam Kaal" somehow managed to escape airports. He said the northeast has the major hub for the country's of Manipur Water Supply pro- households in Greater Imphal Sompura said that two man- section of the Hindu calendar. from the spot to reach the The foundation stone laying potential to replace India's sports talent, he observed. ject worth ?3,054 crores. I con- planning area, and for 1,731 daps have also been added to the "The August 5 date falls in the village to get help, while the programme, the prime minis- bamboo import with local pro- Speaking on the water sup- gratulate PM for this unprece- rural habitations covering design and all pillars and the Dakshinayan Bhadrapada month attackers fled leaving the victim ter said, is an example of the duction. ply project, the prime minister dented project," Shah tweeted. 2,80,756 households in all 16 stones that were carved based on of the Hindu calendar. August 5 grievously injured, he said. fact that even during the crisis There is a huge demand for said it is a big day for lakhs of He said the project is yet districts of Manipur. the earlier design will still be is the second date of Krishna triggered by the novel coron- incense sticks in the country, people of Manipur, including another manifestation of the The project outlay is Rs used. Only two new 'mandaps' Paksha. In the scriptures, the avirus, the country has not but for this, India imports Imphal, as it will reduce the prime minister's resolve towards 3054.58 crore, with a loan com- have been added. The original beginning of the construction of Upset about actor's stopped working. bamboo worth crores of water problems faced by them. 'Har Ghar Jal' (water in every ponent funded by the New design that was prepared in the home/temple in the death, minor girl kills Till the time a vaccine is rupees, he lamented. He said women will especial- home) and a prosperous Development Bank. 1988, mentioned its height as 141 Bhadrapada month is developed, we have to vigor- A lot of work, Modi point- ly benefit as they won't have to feet which has been raised to 161 prohibited," he said. He said that self in C'garh ously fight against coronavirus ed out, is being done to change travel for kilometers to fetch foot tall. The construction will according to Vishnu Dharma DURG: Upset about the death of and the development works this situation. clean water. The project has An externally funded pro- 1,731 rural habitations cover- begin after a grand ground- Shastra, the launch in the actor Sushant Singh Rajput, a should also be carried for- He said a huge investment is been designed keeping in mind ject, the Manipur water supply ing 2,80,756 households in all breaking ceremony on August 5 Bhadrapada month is the cause 13-year-old girl allegedly ward with full force, he said. being made under the National needs of the next 20-22 years project was designed to provide 16 districts of Manipur. and for this, invitations have also of destruction. The 'Daivagna committed suicide in Referring to the "aatma nirb- Bamboo Mission. This will and lakhs of people will get freshwater household tap con- The project outlay is Rs been sent to the Prime Minister's Ballabh Granth' states that the Chhattisgarh's Durg district, har Bharat abhiyan" (self- benefit the youth of the north- access to clean drinking water, nections (FHTCs) to remain- 3054.58 crore, with a loan Office and other VIPs. The con- home, made in Bhadrapada, police said on Thursday. The reliant India campaign), the east, and the startups here. while thousands will get ing households in Greater component funded by the New struction of temple will take brings poverty. Vastu Pradeep Class 7 student was found prime minister said now clus- Many institutes are now employment, he said. Imphal planning area, and for Development Bank. around 3.5 years, Sompura said. also says the same. hanging from the ceiling of her home in sector-7 of Bhilai town on Wednesday evening, said Trinath Tirpathi, station house Pak Army officer of Bhilai Nagar police DRDO establishes Covid-19 UK welcomes efforts by India, China station. "A suicide note was recovered from the scene, in shells foward which the girl has stated that testing facility in Leh to de-escalate tension in Ladakh she was taking the extreme step areas along as she was upset about the PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI death of actor Sushant Singh LoC in Poonch Rajput," he said. According to The DRDO has established a PNS n JAMMU The UK on Thursday welcomed the girl's father, his daughter COVID-19 testing facility at efforts by India and China to de- was a fan of the actor and kept the Defence Institute of High The Pakistan Army on escalate tension along the Line of watching his videos and films, Altitude Research (DIHAR) in Thursday opened fire and Actual Control (LAC) in eastern the official said. The victim Leh to augment the existing shelled forward areas along Ladakh. always looked for news related capacity for identification of the LoC in Jammu and British High Commissioner to the Chhichhore actor, who coronavirus cases in the union Kashmir's Poonch district, Sir Philip Barton also expressed was found hanging in his territory of Ladakh, according officials said. concern over Chinese action in Mumbai home on June 14, the to an official statement. The Indian Army effective- Hong Kong as well as cases of SHO said quoting the girl's The testing facility, which ly retaliated. "At about 1100 human rights abuses against father. Incidentally, the girl was was inaugurated by Ladakh hours, Pak Army initiated Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. watching the movie Chhichhore Lieutenant Governor R K unprovoked ceasefire viola- The UK, he said, is aware of on Wednesday evening, when Mathur on Wednesday, is tion by firing with small the challenges presented by her father stepped out to fetch capable of screening 50 sam- arms & shelling with mortars "some Chinese actions" and has sentatives made on boundary LAC are "concerning". the rest of the family from her ples per day, said the statement future bio-threats and carrying infected 1,206 people and along the LoC in Qasba sec- been working with its close question on July 5 to disengage The British envoy also talked grandparents' place at Railway by the Defence Ministry. out R&D (research and devel- killed two people, as per data tor of Poonch district", a allies like the US to deal with and de-escalate is welcome," the about the "tragic loss of lives" of Colony in Durg, he said. On its "The facility can also be opment) activities pertinent to on the Union health min- defence spokesman said. This them. "I would like to say that the newly-appointed envoy said dur- Indian soldiers along the LAC return, the family found that the utilised for training manpow- agro-animals diseases," the istry's website. There are 186 is the third day that Pakistani progress we have seen in man- ing an online media briefing. and hoped that both sides would girl hanging from the ceiling, er for COVID-19 testing and ministry noted. active COVID-19 cases in forces have violated the cease- aging the tensions and the com- He said the Chinese actions in be able to achieve de-escalation the official said. will be of great help to address In Ladakh, the virus has Ladakh as of now, it stated. fire along the LoC. mitment the two special repre- Hong Kong as well as along the of tensions through talks. Sense of despair Siddaramaiah demands probe into 84 TN Raj Bhavan staff among Congress workers, says irregularities in Covid management test positive for Covid-19 PNS n BENGALURU the existing cost. At least Rs PNS n CHENNAI security and fire service staffers, Kuldeep Bishnoi 2,000 crore has been pocketed were found positive for coron- PNS n NEW DELHI Alleging large-scale corruption by the ministers and officials," Eighty-four security and fire ser- avirus, a Raj Bhavan release said. in COVID management in Siddaramaiah. who is the leader vices personnel deployed "All these persons were Haryana Congress leader Karnataka to the tune of at least of opposition in the state assem- in Raj Bhavan have test- further investigated Kuldeep Bishnoi on Thursday Rs 2,000 crore, former chief bly, told reporters. He demand- ed positive for and now have been said there is a sense of despair minister Siddaramaiah on ed a judicial inquiry by a sitting COVID-19 but none quarantined by the among party workers over Thursday demanded a judicial judge of the high court. of them came into health department. SC allows Raj HC to the treatment meted out to inquiry by a sitting High Court Releasing some documents to contact with Governor All these persons young leaders like judge. the media to substantiate his Banwarilal Purohit or were working on the Jyotiraditya Scindia and The government, however, allegations, the former chief senior officials, the gov- outer side of Raj Bhavan pass orders on plea of Sachin Pilot, and also urged dismissed the charges saying no minister claimed that the health ernment said here on Thursday. like the main gate and not in the leadership to promote irregularities have taken place. Minister B Sriramulu says only department spent Rs 700 crore As few men posted at Raj the main building," the release mass leaders in every state in "The total money spent on Rs 324 crore has been "some of the amount has been Bhavan showed symptoms, test- said, adding none of them Pilot, 18 MLAs the war against the BJP. COVID management is Rs spent.Equipment and materials spent and some is in the ing was done for 147 personnel came into contact with gover- DIRECTIONS SUBJECT TO ITS VERDICT Taking on the old guard, he 4,167 crore whereas state Health were purchased double or triple pipeline." and 84 of them, comprising nor Purohit or senior officials. asked the Congress leader- PNS n NEW DELHI Voice of dissent in democra- ship to give other responsibil- cy cannot be shut down , the ities to those who have been The Supreme Court Thursday bench observed. occupying high positions for allowed the Rajasthan High We are trying to find out 35 years and have never con- COVID-19 Conducting exams in varsities in MCQs Court to pronounce order on whether this process (disquali- tested elections. plea of 19 dissident Congress fication) was permissible or Bishnoi, who is son of for- MLAs, including sacked deputy not," it said, while questioning mer Haryana chief minister format not feasible alternative, say academicians CM Sachin Pilot, against the Joshi on the reasons for initiat- Bhajan Lal, triggered specu- Assembly Speaker's notice for ing disqualification proceed- lation when he posted a pic- PNS n NEW DELHI can take exams in such a for- initiating disqualification pro- ings against the 19 dissident ture of himself with Scindia The UGC officials, mat". ceedings against them, but said Congress MLAs. and Pilot on Twitter. Conducting exams in universi- however, maintained "Plus problems are multiply- that it would be subject to the Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, "Many congratulations ties in Multiple Choice that over 6,000 ing-- coronavirus cases are on outcome of the petition before appearing for Joshi, listed the @JM_Scindia. A well Questions (MCQs) format in the rise and students in Assam the top court. reasons for starting the dis- deserved one," he said along view of COVID-19 pandemic is universities in the and Bihar are also facing issues Rajasthan Assembly Speaker qualification proceedings, saying with the picture, on a day not a feasible alternative as it country have due to floods. Internet connec- CP Joshi however failed to get that these MLAs did not attend when Scindia took oath as cannot test students' analytical already conducted tivity is already an issue and the any interim relief on his plea party meetings and conspired to Rajya Sabha member of the skills and students pursuing flood situation has complicated alleging that the high court destabilise their own govern- BJP. He also congratulated for- subjects like literature will be at exams for final year the connectivity situation, so cannot interdict the disqualifi- ment. mer Congress leader Priyanka a disadvantage, academicians students or are even if the MCQ format exams cation proceedings undertaken The bench said: This is not a Chaturvedi, who also took have pointed out. planning to conduct happen they will happen in an by him under 10th schedule of simple matter and these MLAs oath as a Shiv Sena member The concerns by academi- them online format which will not be the Constitution. are elected representatives." of Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. cians come against the backdrop feasible for students," he said. A bench of Justices Arun Responding to a query of the "Sincere congratulations of the Delhi High Court asking Saikat Ghosh, an English Mishra, B R Gavai and Krsihna bench, Sibal said, These MLAs @priyankac19 on your hard- the University Grants ning to conduct them. tions against the plan, citing the implementing it. Coronavirus professor at the Shri Guru Tegh Murari said Joshi's plea raises had gone to Haryana, stayed at earned success. Best wishes for Commission (UGC) to clarify if Earlier this month, the UGC COVID-19 situation. time cannot be used for exper- Bahadur Khalsa College and important questions and a hotel and gave TV bites that a bright future." final year examinations of the in its revised guidelines direct- Rajesh Jha, a political science imentation." Academic Council member, requires prolonged hearing. they want floor test." He said the universities be conducted based ed the higher education institu- professor and executive council Pankaj Garg, a professor at said, "The way the subjects and We are not restraining the issue as to whether the disqual- on MCQs, open choices, assign- tions that final year examina- member of DU, said, "Our stu- Rajdhani College, said, "The the syllabus have been designed, High Court from passing the ification process is permissible ments and presentations, instead tions be conducted in dents are not prepared for a new format of exams decide how stu- we teach those subjects even at order but it will be subject to the or not cannot be taken note of of long form exams. September 2020, instead of July format of exams. They have dents are taught. For MCQs and the undergraduate level in a fair outcome of the petition (of by the court at this stage. Our The UGC officials, however, 2020, as per its guidelines been taught to analyse things even for open book exams, the amount of detail and we encour- Speaker) before the Supreme grievance is purely constitu- maintained that over 6,000 uni- announced in April. and will be caught unprepared students have to be taught in a age students to show analytical Court, the bench said, while fix- tional and there cannot be any versities in the country have Punjab, Maharashtra, Odisha, for any new format. All of a sud- certain way but in Delhi skills. Analytical skills cannot be ing the plea for hearing on July order till decision is taken by the already conducted exams for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and den you cannot impose a sys- University, students have not tested through the MCQ format, 27. speaker." final year students or are plan- Delhi have announced reserva- tem. You need to test it before been taught in a way that they which favours information" HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JULY 24, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION This round to Pilot SC says disqualification can’t be based on dissent, asks why Speaker approached court when he should be neutral Farewell, my Queen ajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot may have been a tad too offensive in seeking the court’s Rintervention to deter his one-time deputy Sachin The Boeing 747 is being withdrawn from passenger service. It changed aircraft Pilot from challenging the disqualification notice sent to him and his loyalist MLAs under the anti-defec- design, made flying affordable and pushed airports to improve their facilities tion law. But the Supreme Court firmly underlined what democracy is, the kind Gehlot has been claiming to defend, and what constitutional processes are. “Assume a leader has lost the faith of persons. While remaining in the party, they cannot be disqualified. Then this will become a tool and no one can raise their voice. The voice of dissent in a democracy can- not be suppressed like this,” said Justice AK Mishra as the top court refused to stop a High Court verdict on a petition by 19 rebel Congress MLAs, challenging their dis- KUSHAN MITRA qualification notices. Clearly, the court laid down the thin line between the democratic he British Airways’ right to dissent, that is healthy for building participatory dialogue and one which deserves announcement that it is a listen, and an ego-driven revolt. And it went with Pilot’s defence that the notices were going to retire its fleet of an attempt to curb “freedom of speech.” For the last few days, the Pilot camp has been Boeing 747s from commer- challenging the showcause saying the House was not in session and they hadn’t done cial passenger services hit Tmany aviation fans pretty hard. I have or said anything to indicate they were parting ways with the Congress. Both Gehlot probably flown more passenger miles and Pilot camps have been seeking refuge in the interpretation of clause 2(1)(a) of the in the British Airways’ 747 aircraft than on any other airline. In the past few 10th Schedule of the Constitution. Going by the several Supreme Court judgments in months, two other iconic operators of the matter, it could be said that any anti-party activity was tantamount to voluntarily the Boeing 747, Australian airline giving up the membership of the party. Gehlot has been building evidence of Pilot’s Qantas and Dutch airline KLM, also breakaway moves since, like parading MLAs claiming bribery offers and releasing alleged announced that they flew their last jumbo flights. In the last couple of years tapes of senior BJP leaders coaxing rebels, to justify this argument. But Team Pilot argues — thanks to the emergence of more that the clause cannot be overstretched to disallow the right to express one’s opinion. point-to-point flying, higher frequen- Rajasthan Speaker CP Joshi, who served the notices last week, had argued that the cy and the sheer efficiency of modern twin-jet aircraft like the Boeing 787 and rebels cannot petition the High Court before he took action. And that as a constitution- Airbus A350 — more and more 747s al authority, he had the right to do so even when the House was not in session as the are being retired across the world. rebels had skipped two meetings of the legislature party. In fact, anticipating an adverse Air India withdrew the jumbo flight’s operations a couple of years ago verdict, Joshi moved the Supreme Court even before the High Court could declare its but has been using it for some Haj and ruling on the Pilot camp’s plea. The Supreme Court even took note of this impatience Ummah-related duties. Most other to latch on to power. The court asked, “It is the matter of just one day. Why can’t you American, Asian and European oper- ators have retired the plane from ser- craft was there to allow the nose tle in common with the earliest see what happens to these air- 747, none of this would have hap- wait?” And reminding the Speaker of his constitutional role, the judges asked why he, vice. However, there are exceptions like to be lifted up for the cargo to be model —100 and 200 variants — lines, even Indian ones, in the pened. The 747 made large- as a neutral person, should approach the court at all in a pre-emptive manner or appear Air China, Lufthansa and Korean Air, loaded. Cargo operations with just one look, and you know that aftermath of the Chinese conta- scale international commercial partisan? The Supreme Court can anyway hear appeals against High Court rulings but which operate the newer 747-8 variant, the 747 are likely to continue for it is 747. I think (I do not believe gion, international air travel, too, travel viable; it democratised and a couple of other airlines such as many, many years because there that I am alone here) this is the has changed. In no small part, travel in a way that was previous- why did the Speaker assume that the latter would be favourable to the rebels? This Thai Airways that operates the older is no direct replacement for it. In single most important reason that thanks to the emergence of more ly unimaginable. It is because of presumptive tactic might just impact all the other moves of Gehlot. So far, in a bid to 747-400. In fact, my last 747 flight was fact, most international air cargo the 747 is seared into our mem- point-to-point flying and ultra- the Boeing 747 that there was a save his Government, he has been aggressively taking on the BJP for another version unexpectedly on the Thai Airways from operators still follow a “hub and ories; it looked unique when it long-haul flights. huge wave of migration of engi- New Delhi to Bangkok and back last spoke” model for cargo travelling was first flown and it still does A decade ago, a non-stop neers and doctors out of India in of “Operation Lotus” and poaching a discontented and maladjusted Pilot. He even wrote year in October. between major airports. with the hump at the front and flight to and fro from India to the the 1970s and 1980s. to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging the BJP’s attempts to dislodge his Government, The global aviation industry is in The last convoy carrying its sharply swept wings. US was just about possible with The 747 made flying afford- naming Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and making Modi himself complic- a meltdown after the Wuhan virus laid fuselage and wing sections of the There was an aesthetic beau- a load of penalties. Today’s able; it made global airports waste to the global economy. Global avi- A380 has reached the final ty in the 747, which the A380 Boeing 777 and 787s and Airbus’ improve their facilities, jetbridges it in the goings-on in his party. But his adventurism on the rule of law has betrayed the ation was a primary vector in the spread assembly line in Toulouse and the simply does not have. The latter A350 can make the crossing that connect planes to the termi- maturity and astuteness with which he acted before the BJP could move in, herding of the virus and many nations sealed aircraft will be completed in a is functional but not pretty. Truth with a full load in just 16 hours. nal became a standard feature at legislators, furnishing numbers to the Governor and gathering evidence against Pilot. their land borders. Others like India couple of months. Even then, the be told, I rarely got to fly in 747s Imagine travelling from New airports as did massive automat- Getting the Speaker to defend the disqualification notices has clearly backfired and exposed banned all flight operations though lim- single largest operator of the of late, the move to withdraw it Delhi to San Francisco in the ed baggage handling. Airports ited repatriation flights are still being A380 aircraft, the Dubai-based from service across the world 1970s and 1980s when the 747 built bigger runways and larger his anxieties. Gehlot claims he has 106 MLAs on his side, still a narrow lead in a 200- carried out. Emirates Airline, is retiring its having begun in the early 2010s. had just begun service. An Air infrastructure to cater to the member Assembly. If the High Court disqualifies Pilot and his 18 MLAs, the majority Many airlines have read the writ- oldest twin-deck behemoths. But Of course, those two flights to India or Pan American 747 masses that a single jumbo jet mark of 101 will come down and Gehlot will be safely home. If not, the rebel MLAs ing on the wall and they understand that it is ironic that the Boeing 747, Thailand were a pleasant sur- would have taken you to New brought in. The 747 changed air- even if a solution, such as a vaccine to which undertook its maiden prise, a couple of British Airways York’s JFK after stopping at least craft design; the high-bypass can vote against his Government and narrow the margins. this accursed pestilence is found, traf- flight in 1969, would have signif- flights across the “pond” stuck in two-three times. You would have turbofan engines developed for As Gehlot continues to prepare a back-up plan and publicly deride Pilot, it would fic will not recover for months, may be icantly outlived the Airbus A380, a middle seat less enjoyable. But to change planes at JFK and then it transformed aviation. It led to have been better if he had accommodated him as shrewdly and continued his chief even years. The Boeing 747 is too large a plane built with typical I did experience that ultimate joy make the cross-country hop the development of the trijets an aircraft for reduced traffic. This European arrogance to one-up of an aviation fan. I have flown across the US, may be with Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed L- ministership. Now, it looks like he is the one impatient instead of Pilot. The younger means higher operating costs. As for the US. The A380 is undoubted- on the upper deck of a 747, which another stop or two. Travel time 1011 Tristar by rival companies. Congressman and once an acolyte of the Gandhi scions cannot look back either as he Airbus A380, airlines are quickly retir- ly an amazing engineering and is one of the single most fun with stop-overs may have been It is the development of the has waded deep into the contest. He is drawing political sustenance from the grass- ing these aircraft, too. Air France, the technological achievement unlike things one can do. around two days. high bypass turbofan, which lit- airline of the nation where the A380 is the Boeing plane, but is an The last time I did that was Before the pandemic started, erally sips fuel compared to older roots where he has worked for the last six years or so. The Gujjars of three States — put together, just retired all of its unmitigated commercial disaster. on a British Airways evening ser- both Air India and United engines, that led to the creation Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh — has amassed behind him just like they did Airbus A380 fleet, the youngest being The Airbus A380 line will vice from Chicago O’Hare to Airlines had non-stop services of all modern planes such as the for his father Rajesh Pilot. This means a sizeable votebank that could make Pilot attrac- a decade-old. Airlines will tell you that close soon as the last nine planes London Heathrow. As far as my between the two cities, 15 hours Boeing 777, which has the largest it is cheaper to fly two Boeing 787 are prepared for delivery. In the memory goes, I think I just slept from take-off to touchdown. engine in commercial service. tive to the BJP. The fact that he changed his plea in the High Court and made the Centre Dreamliners than a single 747 or 15 years since the factory opened throughout that flight. I never Sure, that might seem like a lot The 747 was the “Queen” and the a party to it is some indication that he will gravitate to the other polarity. That’s the sad Airbus A380. its doors, a mere 251 entered knew it was going to be the last of time without any “fresh air” but world of aviation comprised its part, the assumption that Congress’ breakaways, most of them talented with fresh ideas, While cargo variants of the 747 are commercial service. Boeing is time. Even as global air travel there was no need to walk bleary- subjects. Even though fewer and still flying in great numbers, both expected to close its 747 lines in boomed during the past decade, eyed with screaming children fewer 747s remain in the skies will do better in the BJP than in the party that they had volunteered for. The example of those built at the Boeing factory outside 2022, with 16 aircraft (all cargo a lot of that was due to the rise across a strange airport, dealing ferrying passengers, the legacy of Himanta Biswa Sarma in the Northeast shows that the BJP is consolidating with ex- Seattle, Washington, and those planes variants) remaining to be deliv- of low-cost airlines, hopping and with security and waiting for the Boeing 747 is one that will Congress talent. Old Congresswallahs may say the young are pesky and impatient but converted from passenger operations to ered. Around 1,558 planes have skipping around the world with hours through weather delays continue for a long time to freight, have halted operations.After all, already been delivered since their gigantic fleets of Airbus and the risk of lost baggage, come. the crossovers have meant that the Congress has lost Goa, Manipur, Uttarakhand, the 747 was initially conceived as a cargo 1970. And while the current A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft. thanks to the multiple connec- (The writer is Managing Arunachal, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. Is Gehlot’s ego turf worth it? plane and the iconic “hump” on the air- options such as the 747-8 have lit- While it will be interesting to tions. But without the Boeing Editor, The Pioneer) The Rafale arrives S O U N D BITE PM Modi is 100 per cent There’s the knowing smile. Not The Trump administration If you take racism and dis- India’s long tradition of French fighter jets continues. The focussed on building his because I know things for has maintained close contact crimination in the world, one game-changer aircraft will boost our capabilities image. India’s captured institu- sure...but mostly because I am and tremendous cooperation of the most important things tions are busy doing this task. at peace with the idea of not with India on the is to teach your children his- n 1953, newly independent and democratic India One man’s image is not a sub- knowing...what’s important will latest Chinese border tory as it should be and not placed a large order for fighter jets. The contract stitute for a national vision. reveal itself at the right time... aggression. the sanitised version of it. didn’t go to the British. Instead, India ordered 70 I Congress leader Actor US Ambassador to India Former Sri Lanka captain Dassault Ouragan aircraft from France and a strange —Rahul Gandhi —Sushmita Sen —Ken Juster —Kumar Sangakkara love affair developed between Indian fighter jocks and French jets. Over 140 Ouragans served the Indian Air Force (IAF) before they were replaced by Dassault L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR Mystere IV aircraft of which India operated over 100. The latter distinguished itself admirably in the 1965 Some succour Instead of getting a facelift, Oxford vaccine promising but let’s be real the large open spaces may get war with our unfriendly western neighbour. While India obliterated. Many beautiful build- did not operate the legendary Dassault Mirage III and Sir — This refers to the editor- his refers to the editorial, “A glimmer of hope” (July ings in the Lutyens’ zone add Mirage 5, which acquitted themselves with distinc- ial, “A glimmer of hope” (July 22). With 15 million cases and six lakh deaths glob- grace and charm to the city. One 22). The news that early stage Tally, biomedical companies are under tremendous finds it difficult to understand as tion over the skies of the Sinai peninsula during the two Arab-Israeli conflicts, we did clinical trials of the Oxford pressure to deliver a safe and effective vaccine for to why such a restructuring is order a small number of the Mirage 2000 aircraft. It quickly became a frontline fighter University COVID-19 vaccine Coronavirus. While the outbreak is peaking by the day, required at places which are for us and played a critical role during the Kargil war. It even delivered the weaponry have proved that it is safe and a silver lining on the horizon is also flashing. A new vac- brimming with charm and beau- induces an immune response cine development technology — RNA vaccine, also ty. The Government should that destroyed a terrorist hideout in Balakot early last year. And now, India will start gives the world hope at a time known as mRNA — is emerging as the front-runner to instead focus its energy on rede- receiving the next generation of French fighting prowess, the Rafale. when we are facing one of the alleviate mankind’s COVID-19-inflicted miseries. The veloping and beautifying the old The Rafale is a dramatic step up for the IAF. With its supreme weaponry and elec- deadliest pandemics in history. three leading vaccines by Oxford — AstraZeneca, Pfizer- city of Delhi and also perking up Though more tests have to BioNTech and Moderna — are mRNA based and are the economy. tronic warfare capabilities, it is far superior to anything that either of the troublesome be done before it is made avail- also in the final phase of trials. The technology, capa- Devendra Khurana twosome on India’s eastern and western border have. It is an expensive plane and an able for the public, there is hope ble of faster rollout at affordable prices, is versatile and ical trials is unable to justify the hypothesis the biomed- Bhopal initial planned order for 126 aircraft has been peeled back to 36. It is but certain that for mankind even as the pan- promising. It is known to produce safe and long-last- ical community has set out to prove. The durability of demic has already claimed more ing immune response in addition to better management the immune response system as also the longevity of Adapt to changes a follow-up order will be placed soon. However, India would do well to remember the than six lakh lives and infected of a class of white blood cells called T-cells. White cells, the regenerated T-cells together are concern areas. The acquisition problems it has faced in the past. With the Mirage 2000 and the Boeing C- millions of people around the as we all know, help the body get rid of infected cells. universal safety of vaccines across age groups remains 17 Globemaster, a heavy lift logistics aircraft, India dithered with making its follow-up globe. Many other nations, That two dozen of the 150 vaccinations are mRNA dri- worrisome as representation of the vulnerable groups Sir — The pandemic has led to including India, are also on the ven is not surprising. All the three front-running vac- in the clinical trials is said to be limited. While the need several changes. But the judicial orders. Both aircraft had seen their production lines close and India was left twiddling path of developing a vaccine. cines score high on “dual immune response” compris- for a safe and effective vaccine is given, expediency can- system has found it difficult to its thumbs. We cannot afford to vacillate like this with acquisitions again as the previ- There is something to rejoice as ing antibodies and T-cells. not override quality. Being optimist is good but being adapt to changing times. In ous UPA administration hesitated for years over military hardware acquisition. As a result, the Serum Institute of India, one Though some euphoria is justified, yet we must one with caution is better. fact, the pandemic has only it left gaping holes in India’s security apparatus, which are only being patched up today. of the premium immunobiolog- understand that vaccine development is a lengthy and SK Prabhakar made matters worse for our ical drugs manufacturers of the painful process. Even the vast amount of data from clin- Gurugram courts. Piled up cases, outdated The Rafale is a great new addition to the IAF and will give India an edge both in weapons country, has entered into a man- laws, lengthy legal proceedings delivery and air-to-air combat. But they cannot come fast enough. However, India must ufacturing partnership with goes well, the vaccine will be Futile exercise restructure the Lutyens’ zone. and the lack of legal reforms are not give in to knee-jerk reactions. Instead, we must plan out a thorough acquisition AstraZeneca once the vaccine ready by December. Let us hope Parts of this area have main- some of the things that demand trial is successful. this vaccine and others, that are tained a distinctive architectur- immediate attention. strategy with more domestic manufacturing, which will not only help the local econo- The human trials will be also being tested, put an end to Sir — This refers to the article, al heritage and urban character. Rati Jain my but also develop India’s military-industrial potential. The events of the past few months done in August and a con- the mental and physical misery “Leave Lutyens alone” (July 21) The razing of buildings from the Via email have taught us that we cannot trust the Chinese, particularly its President. We have to firmed analysis will be possible of the people. by Yashovardhan Azad. The Rashtrapati Bhawan to India by October/November, accord- M Pradyu writer is right to raise alarm over Gate will rob the Lutyens area of Send your feedback to: be prepared for the worst. The Rafales will help. ing to the firm. If everything Kannur the Government’s plan to its beauty. [email protected] HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JULY 24, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN India can exit POINTCOUNTERPOINT ATTEMPTS ARE BEING MADE TO DESTABILISE ELECTED IT IS CLEAR FROM THE LETTER OF THE CM TO THE PM THAT fiscal tight spot GOVERNMENTS. I DON'T KNOW TO WHAT EXTENT YOU ARE HE HAS LOST THE CONFIDENCE OF HIS MLAS AND HIS AWARE OF ALL THIS OR YOU ARE BEING MISLED. GOVERNMENT IS IN MINORITY. For this to happen, GDP growth and the economy have —RAJASTHAN CHIEF MINISTER —RAJASTHAN BJP CHIEF to be treated and run like a ASHOK GEHLOT SATISH POONIA corporate house, hungry and lean FDI through front door KUMARDEEP BANERJEE rime Minister Narendra Modi and top Cabinet Ministers have The Govt must allow 100 per cent FDI in retail as this will level the playing field for all, spent the last fortnight talking to numerous stakeholders and eliminate discretion of bureaucrats whose writ is all-pervasive and help small traders Ppotential investors across the globe and at various fora, try- ing to convince them that India has lifted the shutters and is ready for business. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs, has talked about potential opportunities for investors on the Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi- Meerut highway corridors, the linked and now commercially-available waterways and has gone on record to promise daily, weekly and monthly returns from invest- ments in India’s infrastructure. Similarly, Minister of Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad has announced an ambitious production-linked incentive scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing firms, with potential finan- GUPTA cial incentives and sharp focus on high-value, globally-produced UTTAM components of mobile phones and air conditioners. Modi himself, at multiple fora and one-on-one conversations n April 22, the California-based US internet with top CEOs, has made a strong pitch for refuelling India with giant, Facebook, announced its decision to upgraded, long-term investments for a brighter future for enterpris- Obuy 9.99 per cent stake in Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) paying more than `43,450 crore. JPL es and the global world order. Much of this effort has been made is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Reliance Industries to keep the money coming in for Finance Minister Nirmala Limited (RIL) and has in its fold a wide spectrum Sitharaman, who has been trying to find alternate sources of rev- of businesses such as wireless broadband, home enue during one of the biggest economic slowdowns India has seen broadband, enterprise broadband, narrowband, in recent memory and to ensure that the State fulfils its commit- internet-of-things businesses, a bouquet of digital ment of providing basic amenities like food and medical care to a applications, e-commerce and so on. large section of the population. These efforts are the need of the This was followed by a flurry of investments with hour for India, which is faced with the dual challenges of a raging big names such as General Atlantic, Silver Lake, pandemic and military/economic ambush from an aggressive neigh- Qualcomm, Intel, Vista, Google and so on, bring- ` bour, China. And there is still a large track left to be covered to become ing in cumulative investment of over 1,00,000 crore, taking the total to `1,50,000 crore. In lieu of this cap- a larger than $5 trillion economy in a very short period. ital, they get aggregate shareholding of 30 per cent So, what can be done? To begin with, GDP growth and the or `5,000 crore for every one per cent, thus valuing economy have to be treated and run like a corporate house, hun- the company at a whopping `5,00,000 crore. gry and lean. Some may argue that it could lead to overlooking the Even as foreign investors see value in every seg- LOOKING AT WHAT IS welfare of a vast majority of the population. In a democracy, this ment of the business on this platform, at the centre HAPPENING ON could lead to uncomfortable questions in Parliament at a time when stage is e-commerce, which is being powered by GROUND ZERO, IT IS elections in some States are around the corner. While I won’t com- JioMart commerce platform — a unit of JPL. In fact, ABUNDANTLY CLEAR ment on the latter part of the argument regarding the politics behind Facebook has come in primarily with an eye on tap- THAT stalling growth projects, the fact remains that there are many enter- ping opportunities in this area and signed a com- THE MODI prises and cooperatives around the world where sustainable devel- prehensive agreement with JPL to exploit synergies between the two conglomerates. GOVERNMENT HAS opment of employees has gone hand in hand with healthy busi- The duo intend to offer technology-enabled NO OBJECTION TO ness growth. wherewithal to enable consumers access neighbour- PERMITTING FDI IN 17, an unprecedented 100 per cent FDI in ny can’t have ownership of the seller.” JioMart owner Reliance/Facebook will To take an example, the Government has access to a vast hood stores and have products delivered at their ONLINE RETAIL AND food retail was allowed, subject to the for- Further, “a seller/firm on the platform can’t keep its supplies to the vendor within the amount of cash. It can very well enter into minority shareholding doorsteps. About 30 million of these stores will be EVEN IN OFFLINE eign retailer selling items which are source more than 25 per cent of its inven- 25 per cent threshold. Or they may carve or profit-sharing arrangements with private fund managers and sov- empowered to digitally transact with every customer RETAIL (ALBEIT sourced only from Indian farmers and tory from a firm connected with the lat- out a separate entity entirely for food retail ereign wealth creators, who can be tasked with bringing in high- in their neighbourhood (over 400 million-strong WITHOUT ANY processed locally. Besides, 25 per cent of ter.” The marketplace owner can get where 100 per cent FDI is allowed. This value returns in a relatively short span of time. Of course, the chal- Indian database of WhatsApp — a 100 per cent sub- RIDERS) AS AMPLY investment should be in agri-infrastruc- around both. First, by having less than 50 way, the two would be able to demonstrate lenge would be to put the perfect agreement papers in place, as sidiary of Facebook — will come in handy). DEMONSTRATED BY ture like irrigation, farm machinery/imple- per cent shareholding in the seller firm and that they are not violating the rule book. too tight controls on managerial capacity could lead to efficient fund JioMoney — RIL’s payment platform — will be inte- THE TREATMENT ments and so on. In the online format, as argue, he has no control (albeit majority) But this is not the way to go. managers losing interest. On the other hand, too less control and grated into the JioMart venture to facilitate hassle- per guidelines issued in early 2016, (Press over the latter and second through the Looking at what is happening on free seamless payment for transactions. The model METED OUT TO Note 3) 100 per cent FDI is allowed under wholesale arm continuing supplies to the ground zero, it is abundantly clear that the the Government could be pulled up for corruption and collusion operated by Reliance under JioMart is a combina- AMAZON/FLIPKART the so-called marketplace model. The seller but within the 25 per cent thresh- Modi Government has no objection to with wrong parties. tion of online and offline retail. Apart from Reliance EARLIER AND NOW marketplace is a platform where vendors old. permitting FDI in online retail and even Second, the Government can again, by strategic choice, pick Retail Limited (RRL), which has thousands of retail TO FACEBOOK RIDING sell their products to consumers even as The clarification has not deterred their in offline retail (albeit without any riders) up a bunch of real estate and infrastructure projects stalled across stores spread all over India and gets hooked on to PIGGYBACK ON RIL. its owner merely acts as a facilitator. The hold over Indian retail; they are dominant as amply demonstrated by the treatment the country due to lack of funds or slowing demand (even before the Jio platform, it will be serving tens of millions WHY SHOULD IT BE marketplace owner provides services sellers themselves, giving little space to mil- meted out to Amazon/Flipkart earlier and the COVID-19 crisis began). The Government’s track record of tak- of neighbourhood stores in a variety of ways viz. han- ALLOWED TO such as booking orders, raising invoices, lions of small vendors for whose benefit now to Facebook riding piggyback on RIL. ing up construction has been much below market standards but dling, procurement, storage, payment, delivery HAPPEN IN A VAGUE arranging delivery, accepting payments, this unique policy dispensation of the mar- If that be so, then why allow it to happen it can make a fresh start by bringing world-class builders and infra- and so on. Since all of this will be powered by a dig- AND CONVOLUTED handling rejections, warehousing and so ketplace was designed. Disingenuous in a vague and convoluted manner? Why structure specialists on board. A leading example of bringing effi- ital eco-system, the model is a hybrid of online and MANNER? WHY on. But, s/he can’t hold inventory and bureaucrats allowed them to do so by should the policy not be clear-cut and ciency by smart partnering and teamwork is Delhi Metro, where offline. undertake direct selling. crafting policy architecture to suit them. transparent? Why should FDI not be Two things are abundantly clear: Reliance SHOULD THE POLICY The permission for 100 per cent FDI The small vendors, through their allowed through the front door? both the Central and State Governments have an equal ownership Industries is deeply entrenched in Indian retail — NOT BE CLEAR-CUT in the marketplace is subject to two main umbrella organisations such as All India The Government should shun the but the money to build the 489-kilometre suburban railway network already through RRL and now increasing its foot- AND TRANSPARENT? riders, that is “the entity cannot permit Online Vendors Association (AIOVA), marketplace model. It should allow 100 has come from Japan. The corporation thus formed runs with 10 print exponentially through the Jio Platform. It is more than 25 per cent of total sales on its Retailers Association of India (RAI), per cent FDI in retail in both online and nominees from the State and Central Government and eight (includ- getting a massive injection of Foreign Direct platform from one vendor or its group Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh (DVM) and so offline without any riders (the special cat- ing the Managing Director) full-time Directors. What it ensures is Investment (FDI), with Facebook alone having companies. Further, it can’t directly or indi- on, have petitioned judicial authorities at egories such as 100 per cent FDI in food equal say for most stakeholders and also brings the necessary pumped `43,450 crore into JioMart. But this is out rectly influence the sale price.” Sans any various levels seeking action against retail should go). This will level the play- momentum behind the wheels to tunnel through the toughest and of sync with the extant policy in regard to FDI in specification as to “who the vendor is”, a Amazon/Flipkart for violation of FDI ing field for all, online vs offline, food retail most congested lanes of Delhi. retail. For the purpose of FDI, unlike the interna- firm linked to the marketplace (either its norms and indulging in unfair practices vs non-food, marketplace vs inventory and In a similar approach, Smart City, a pet project of the Government tional practice where retail is treated as a single subsidiary or a Joint Venture with an but have not got any relief. The sole rea- so on and eliminate discretion of bureau- that is in tune with Digital India, can be broken into smaller self- homogenous sector without any distinction, the Indian company) is eligible. son is that the courts go by the fine print crats whose writ is all-pervasive when it Indian Government has divided retail into several Thus, contrary to the real intent of the which suits these giants. comes to grant of approvals. sustaining, futuristic enterprises with an independent Board of classes. In India, we have Single-Brand Retail policy, which disallowed the market- Unlike the marketplaces of foreign e- It will help small traders by leading to Directors, equal nominees from the Union and State Government- (SBR) and Multi-Brand Retail (MBR) and there are place owner from direct selling to individ- commerce majors, JioMart commerce all-round development of infrastructure concerned and a full time professional CEO (with a competitive salary sub-categories within each. Here, we deal with MBR ual consumers, the fine print permitted platform floated by RIL holds the poten- and offering a wide range of choice for to begin with). This team of approximately 20 people will have the or retail — as it is known in common parlance. them to do so — albeit by its subsidiary tial of giving a boost to the small vendors, sourcing products. They can and will co- task of converting an available chunk of land and its civic ameni- Within MBR, there is the “physical” format or or JV. This is precisely what e-commerce but even this may not gel with the extant exist with big players — both foreign and ties into a global, high-tech piece of excellence, while empowered offline, which takes two forms: The euphoric majors such as Amazon and policy framework. Even as the main Indian. It will be pro-consumer in the to raise funds for itself. mom-and-pop stores, also nicknamed neighbour- Flipkart/Walmart have been doing even thrust of the policy is on “complete pro- long-run with many players catering to Modi has often been praised for his respect for the bureau- hood stores, and organised retail. Then, we have the though they came in as marketplace oper- hibition of FDI in direct selling to indi- their needs at competitive/affordable cracy and bringing in the right talent for implementing projects on online format, which has two sub-categories, the ators. They are operating as direct sellers, vidual consumers”, JioMart, which is price. Sans these policy changes, under a mission mode. If he and his talented team put their mind to con- marketplace model and the inventory-based model. controlling inventory, giving discounts and deeply entrenched in direct sales, has business as usual scenario, the consumers In the physical format, as per a policy approved so on. received investment from Facebook — a will pay a heavy price in the medium to verting Smart City projects into globally-marketed profitable ven- by the then UPA dispensation in 2012, as much as A clarification to Press Note 3 issued foreign company. long-term as Indian retail will be cartelised tures in a relatively short span of time, it could be a game chang- 51 per cent FDI is allowed but with a plethora of rid- on December 26, 2018 has not material- Like Amazon et al, Reliance/Facebook by a few players viz. Amazon, Walmart er. It could help the country to come out of the current economic ers such as 30 per cent local sourcing, minimum ly altered the position on ground zero. It may get around by citing that foreign and Facebook/RIL. crisis and turn it into one of the biggest opportunities for the nation. investment of $100 million and prior approval of the says “the owner of the marketplace or its shareholding in the seller firm is less than (The writer is a New Delhi-based pol- (The writer is a policy analyst) State where the retail shop is to be set up. In 2016- subsidiary or its JV with Indian compa- 50 per cent or a wholesaler linked to icy analyst) A flood of urban woes during the rains Traffic snarls, waterlogging and the loss of lives show that a manageable issue has been allowed to deteriorate FOREIGN EYE might be, every passing year they examples for the developed world to paved areas in the urban landscape. We often marvel at infrastructure bring in their wake the ever-growing learn from. Another concerning This has not only resulted in exacer- planning of ancient India, especially problem of urban flooding. aspect is that urban flooding increas- bating the heat island effect and the drainage system of the Mohenjo- This has been experienced for es the chances of contagious diseases causing a sharp spike in ambient tem- Daro and Harappa cultures that date decades in India but sufficient atten- like typhoid, cholera, leptospirosis, peratures but preventing rainwater back to 2400 BC. Sadly we are unable tion has not been given to specific hepatitis and even COVID-19 spread- absorption into the ground and to replicate the excellence and success efforts to deal with it. In the past, any ing far more easily. For instance, recharging of the water table. This, too, of the bygone era in today’s time. WE ARE NOTHING strategy on flood disaster management floodwaters in Assam spread discard- increases the rainwater run-off, Urban flooding is avoidable and in largely focussed on riverine floods ed medical waste and used PPE from putting undue pressure on the order to ensure safety of lives and WITHOUT HISTORY affecting large extents of rural areas. hospitals and COVID-19 care centres, drainage network. property, it is essential for the KOTA SRIRAJ Urban flooding is significantly differ- raising fears of infection among peo- The efforts to prevent urban Government to rapidly develop strate- In an age of tweets and ent from rural flooding as urbanisa- ple in inundated areas. flooding will be incomplete unless the gies that draw from the best of the electronic messaging, mid the pall of gloom cast by tion leads to developed catchments One of the major reasons for ground water absorption rate of rain- world’s benchmarking practices in handwritten letters are as COVID-19 and the oppressive and in the event of heavy/high inten- flooding and the resultant traffic urban waterlogging are the archaic water as compared to the run-off rate urban rainwater management. We fashionable as wooden spinning Aheat, India was earnestly look- sity rainfall, there is higher run-off, snarls, when people start losing lives, sewer systems in our cities that are is balanced. Another issue pertaining need city-wise protocols that cater to wheels. Incidentally, MK ing forward to the arrival of the mon- which increases the flood peaks from it is time for the citizens and the heavily choked with silt and garbage. to urban flooding is the role played by the typicality of the demographics and soon. The Indian Meteorological 1.8 to eight times and flood volumes authorities to consider the problem Indian metros not only need regular illegal construction and how it is geography and automatically kick in Gandhi’s collected writings and Department (IMD) had forecast sur- up to six times. Consequently, flood- seriously and deal with it effectively. cleaning of sewers and storm water impacting the storm water drainage when the area receives a certain letters span 98 volumes. Such plus rainfall in various parts of the ing occurs very quickly due to faster Though large cities like Mumbai, drains, particularly before the onset of system across India’s major cities. As quantum of rainfall. letters provide historians with a country and sure enough, metropo- flow times, sometimes in a matter of Delhi and Chennai go through urban the rainy season, they also require an urban sprawls increase rapidly, unau- Traffic snarls, waterlogging and flashlight into the times in lises such as Mumbai and Delhi have minutes. flooding annually, the recurrence of advanced system that is based on the thorised construction and unplanned the loss of lives due to urban flood- which they were written. Bereft received a healthy share of showers. The recent death of a mini-truck the problem suggests that no lessons latest technology and satellite data that digging by civic agencies are becom- ing are a painful indication that a Mumbai, for instance, received 26 driver after his vehicle got submerged are learnt and no infrastructure is built can calculate the quantities of water ing two major issues that are further manageable issue has been allowed to of them, historians look at their per cent more rainfall as compared to under the Minto Bridge after a spell or improved to prevent it. Just a few run-off every monsoon and accord- impacting our already overburdened deteriorate and get out of hand. It is shoelaces for inspiration. last year, while Delhi received 70 mm of rain in Central Delhi underlines the hours of hard rain in metropolitan ingly estimate the load factor on the drainage systems adversely. Flooding time authorities around the country (Dawn editorial) of rain on July 19 alone, which is the growing threat of urban flooding. cities can present a very embarrassing sewerage and storm water system. will continue to trouble urban citizens wake up. highest in the last five years. But no While most of the time urban India spectacle as daily life is thrown out of Another reason for flooding of unless these impediments are (The writer is an environmental matter how heartening the rains patiently endures huge volumes of gear and the cities become unwitting cities is excessive concretisation and addressed and removed. journalist) HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JULY 24, 2020 money 08

CAPSULE ‘Identified 20 sectors where India Flipkart Group to launch of Wholesale, acquires Walmart India biz can become global supplier’ PNS n BENGALURU PNS n NEW DELHI 100,000 or 500,000 yoga teach- The Flipkart Group on ers who would find an oppor- Thursday announced the The government has so far tunity across the globe," Goyal launch of Flipkart Wholesale, Kia Motors identified 20 sectors where noted. a new digital marketplace, and India can meet domestic He said one has to take a the acquisition of 100 per cent expects Sonet to demand as well as become a person in yoga room for four interest in Wal-Mart India pump new energy global supplier, Commerce sessions only and for the fifth Private Limited, which oper- and Industry Minister Piyush session, the person will come ates the Best Price cash-and- NEW DELHI: Kia Motors India Goyal said on Thursday. "running and then for the rest carry business. on Thursday said its He said industry body Ficci of his life, he would want to be Kiranas and MSMEs are upcoming model Sonet, to be launched during the festive and other associations are a yoga participant, that is the central to India's retail ecosys- season this year, will inject working with the government power of yoga". tem and Flipkart Wholesale new dynamism in the compact in this regard. Cure is not only about med- will focus on meeting their SUV segment in the country. "We have identified first 12 icine or about visiting hospital needs by providing small busi- The company, which is going sectors and now 8 more, so we or a doctor for treatment, the nesses a wide selection at sig- to unveil the sub-four meter have 20 sectors in which Ficci ture, leather, auto parts and tex- the minister said yoga holds huge possibilities of yoga as a nificant value, the company manufacturers and sellers have the grocery and fashion cate- SUV globally on August 7, has and other associations are very tiles, among others. huge potential for industry preventive medication are said in a statement. partnered with Flipkart gories. released the first official much part of our engagement, He also highlighted that and young entrepreneurs as the known to many but have not "Whether in grocery, gener- Wholesale to ensure the avail- It will be headed by Adarsh rendering of the new where we have identified sec- despite having skilled carpen- world is excited about it. been captured as an opportu- al merchandise or fashion, ability of an exhaustive range Menon, a veteran at Flipkart. production-ready Sonet. The tors where India can not only ters and artisans, India contin- "But did India really grab the nity. these businesses will have one- of products and merchandise Sameer Aggarwal, Chief model, which is slated for meet own domestic needs but ues to import furniture. opportunity that the Prime "I do not know whether all stop access to an extensive for kiranas and MSMEs, the Executive Officer at Walmart launch during the upcoming also become globally compet- "Can we not prepare India to Minister (Narendra Modi) of us have failed the nation and selection of products with statement said. India, will remain with the festive season, aims to set itive and become global leader become the factory of the opened up for India. Did we set the people of India, where attractive schemes and incen- Kalyan Krishnamurthy, company to ensure a smooth new design benchmarks and supplying to the world," he said world for furniture, can we not up 100,000 yoga centres all despite the Prime Minister tives, supplemented with data- Chief Executive Officer, transition, after which time he inject a new dynamism in the in a Ficci webinar. build to scale at competitive over the world, did any entre- with his vision of opening up driven recommendations for Flipkart Group, said, "The will move to another role with- compact SUV segment, Kia These sectors include food prices so that the world looks preneur amongst you or star- door, opening up opportuni- stock selection, delivered acquisition of Walmart India in Walmart. With the acquisi- Motors India said in a processing, organic farming, at India, to source from India," tups thought in terms of the ties, for all of us, (we) have not through a fast and reliable adds a strong talent pool with tion of the Walmart India busi- statement. "With the new Kia agro chemicals, electronics, he added. possibilities that yoga offers by seized the moment," the min- network to drive greater effi- deep expertise in the wholesale ness, its employees will join the Sonet, we had the ambition to industrial machinery, furni- Further talking about yoga, planning to train maybe ister asked. ciencies and better margins," it business that will strengthen Flipkart Group and the home give this compact SUV a said. our position to address the office teams will integrate over strong and muscular character Best Price currently sup- needs of kiranas and MSMEs the next year. The Best Price found only in much larger ports more than 1.5 million uniquely." brand will continue to serve its vehicles,” he said. Pandemic to California in members, including kiranas Flipkart Wholesale will members via its omnichannel and other MSMEs. launch its operations in August network of 28 stores and e- cost Aus USD new deal with Top Indian brands, local 2020 and will pilot services for commerce operations. 131 bn this yr mask maker PNS n CANBERRA PNS n SACRAMENTO (US) Amazon joins hands Bharti AXA Australia's response to the California will spend an addi- gets Rs 800 cr coronavirus pandemic tional USD 315 million on Airbus workers tipped the government's protective masks through a with Acko to offer auto crop insurance on strike against budget 85.8 billion Sensex surges 269 pts contract with a Chinese man- Australian dollars (USD 61 PNS n MUMBAI Axis Bank, HUL, Infosys, TCS ufacturer. PNS n MUMBAI Spain layoffs billion) into the red in the and L&T finished in the red. Governor Gavin Newsom insurance in India MADRID: Airbus workers in last fiscal year and will cre- Equity benchmark Sensex According to Narendra announced the deal with Private non-life insurer the European aircraft ate 184 billion dollars (USD jumped 269 points on Solanki, Head- Equity Research BYD on Wednesday as he PNS n NEW DELHI Bharti AXA General manufacturer's eight plants in 131 billion) more debt in the Thursday, led by gains in index (Fundamental), Anand Rathi touted California's efforts to Insurance on Thursday said Spain are striking Thursday current year which would be heavyweight Reliance Shares, Indian markets started procure masks for health Amazon Pay on Thursday it has received Rs 800 crore against the consortium's the nation's biggest deficit Industries, ICICI Bank and off on a positive note but with care and other essential work- said it has tied up with Acko worth crop insurance man- decision to cut 1,600 jobs since World War II, treasury Kotak Bank amid hopes of underlying caution as its Asian ers. General Insurance Ltd to offer date from Maharashtra and over the next few months. figures showed on Thursday. fresh government stimulus to peers traded mixed as investors Newsom signed a USD 1 two- and four-wheeler insur- Karnataka governments to Battered by the coronavirus Treasurer Josh support the economy. remained concerned over US- billion contract with BYD in ance policies in India. Customers can insure farmers in both the pandemic, Airbus announced Frydenberg revealed The 30-share BSE Sensex China tensions. "During the April and the first masks Amazon Pay, which is the states under the Pradhan last month that it must Australia's crumbling eco- ended 268.95 points, or 0.71 noon session markets strength- began arriving last month payments unit of Amazon buy auto Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana eliminate 15,000 jobs, or more nomic outlook based on per cent, higher at 38,140.47. ened as domestic sentiments after delays. India, will help customers insurance from (PMFBY). than 10% of its global increased government Similarly, the NSE Nifty were boosted after news of Newsom said California purchase insurance effortless- Amazon Pay page, The company has secured workforce, to safeguard its spending to stimulate to advanced 82.85 points, or 0.74 India working on offering pro- will soon launch a competi- ly, and Amazon Prime mem- authorisation for three years future and warned of more economy and declining tax per cent, to close at 11,215.45. duction-linked incentives for tive bidding process to try to bers will get extra benefits Amazon app or from both the state govern- thin years ahead. The cuts are revenue. Shares of Reliance Industries up to five sectors to boost get more masks at lower including additional discounts, mobile website ments to implement the mostly in Europe and affect The conservative govern- climbed around 3 per cent to domestic manufacturing," he prices. a statement said. and they can get a PMFBY in six districts of 900 employees in Spain. ment had forecast in hit a record closing high of Rs said. Some support also came But he also acknowledged Customers can buy auto Maharashtra and three dis- They're in addition to 700 December a 5 billion dollars 2,060.65. with the Chief Economic the masks aren't always get- insurance from Amazon Pay quote for their car tricts of Karnataka, a release layoffs out of 2,600 global job (USD 3.6 billion) surplus in SBI, ICICI Bank, Tech Adviser's statement that the ting to workers that need page, Amazon app or mobile or bike insurance said. cuts in the consortium's the fiscal year that ended Mahindra, ITC and Kotak government may announce them and pledged a more website and they can get a “Apart from implementing defense division. Workers June 30, 2020: the first sur- Bank were among the other more fiscal measures to boost aggressive state quote for their car or bike's an option for instant cash set- crop insurance for farmers in chanted “Zero layoffs!” as they plus in 12 years. winners. On the other hand, demand, Solanki added. response. insurance by providing basic tlements for low value claims, both the states, we will also marched from the Airbus plant details, it said. making it beneficial for cus- capitalise on innovative tech- in Getafe, to the local townhall, In this quick paperless tomers. nologies and digital capabil- demanding more political insurance plan, customers Additionally, customers can ities for sharing relevant involvement to revive the can get hassle-free claims select from a list of add-ons information about the industry and investments that Monetisation by RBI has a cost: Rajan with zero paperwork, one- like zero-depreciation and PMFBY and ensure speedy will guarantee long-term hour pick-up, and three-day engine protection and they and hassle-free claim assess- employment. PNS n MUMBAI "The RBI has been expand- gish. assured claim servicing and will be able to pay for the ments in the respective dis- ing its balance sheet and it has Banks are parking the one-year repair warranty in insurance using Amazon Pay tricts,” the company's CEO Former RBI Governor been buying government debt. money with the RBI in the select cities. balance, UPI, or cards, the and MD Sanjeev Srinivasan Raghuram Rajan on Thursday But effectively, in that process, reverse repo window, earning Policyholers will also have statement said. said. said the central bank has been what it is doing is borrowing very less. expanding its balance sheet from the banks at the reverse It can be noted that mon- and buying government debt repo rate and lending on to the etisation of the fiscal deficit is on the back of excess liquidi- government," Rajan said one of the suggestions put ty amid the economic slow- speaking at a conference forth by a slew of economists Power demand to decline 8 pc in FY21, India's LPU student down but cautioned that this organised by Singaporean and analysts as a prescription comes at a cost and cannot be Raghuram Rajan lender DBS Bank. to tackle the current environ- bags Rs 1.3 cr PhD a lasting solution. It can be noted that at pre- ment. discoms' revenue to fall 13.1 pc scholarship He said central banks in the "modern monetary theory" sent there is excess liquidity in Rajan said there are limits to many emerging markets are who support this, making it the system as people get more monetisation and the process PNS n MUMBAI to Rs 0.95 per unit from Rs NEW DELHI: Punjab-based resorting to such strategies clear that there are no free risk averse and save more and can go long only for a limited 0.50 per unit in FY2020, Lovely Professional University and disagreed with votaries of lunches. the demand for credit is slug- period of time. Power demand is expected to translating to an under- (LPU) said its post graduate decline by around 8 per cent in recovery of Rs 1.12 lakh agriculture student Sumant current fiscal due to the steep crore. According to Emkay, Bindal has bagged a fully-paid fall in demand from commer- discoms' overdue has reached scholarship of Rs 1.3 crore to Radico Khaitan Q1 net falls cial and industrial segments on Rs 1.17 lakh crore, which is pursue PhD in plant sciences Rupee settles flat at the back of COVID-19 pan- close to the peak level wit- at Australian National 19.52 pc to Rs 44.07 crore demic-induced nationwide nessed pre-UDAY. University. "This is perhaps the lockdown, Emkay Global "Discoms' financial stress biggest scholarship ever 74.75 against US dollar PNS n NEW DELHI operations declined 33.70 per Financial Services said in a impacted economic activity, has been aggravated in this bagged by an agriculture cent to Rs 1,774.65 crore dur- report. leading to 17 per cent fall in period due to the fall in student from India. The PhD PNS n MUMBAI Liquor firm Radico Khaitan ing the quarter under review According to the agency, Q1FY21 power demand, it power demand from the programme would commence Ltd on Thursday reported a as against Rs 2,677.07 crore in the fall in demand is likely to said. commercial and industrial in September 2020 at ANU," The rupee pared its initial 19.52 per cent decrease in the corresponding quarter last result in a 13.1 per cent year- "Our analysis reveals that segments and waiver of fixed Jalandhar-based LPU said in a gains and settled on a flat note standalone net profit at Rs year, Radico Khaitan said in a on-year (YoY) decline in rev- power demand will decline 8 charges by many discoms to statement. Bindal, a post at 74.75 against the US dollar 44.07 crore for the first quar- BSE filing. enue of discoms (distribu- per cent year on year in FY21 the industrial segment. graduate in agri-genetics and on Thursday as escalating ten- ter ended June 30, 2020, due The company said "because tion companies) to Rs 6.8 on a steep fall in commerical "The overdue level is like- plant breeding would be doing sions between the US and to disruptions caused by of lockdown, the volume for lakh crore in FY2021. and industrial (C&I) ly to remain high in FY21 due research on "Identification of China weighed on investor COVID-19. the quarter ended June 30, The nationwide lockdown demand," the agency said. to the expected rise in under- signalling pathways activated sentiment. The company had posted a 2020, was impacted partially, to contain the spread of the Further, the gap between recovery and slow progress in by resistant genes against At the interbank forex mar- dollar. net profit of Rs 54.76 crore in as there were no sales during deadly coronavirus during average cost of supply and the Aatmanirbhar scheme Fusarium wilt in tomato," the ket, the domestic unit opened Forex traders said the uptick the April-June quarter a year the period April 1, 2020, till the first three months of the average revenue realised in toward loan disbursement," it private university said. His research would focus on how on a strong note at 74.65, but in the rupee during the day ago. Its total revenue from May 04, 2020. fiscal has significantly FY21 is expected to increase said. to make tomatoes completely erased the gains and finally was supported by weak green- resistant to Fusarium wilt, a closed at 74.75, unchanged back, foreign fund inflows plant fungus that infects from its previous closing. and positive domestic equities, tomatoes worldwide, and has During the session, the but rising tensions between the reportedly caused up to 45 per domestic unit witnessed an US and China weighed on Essential item demand surges with Unlock 1.0 cent yield loss to tomato crop intra-day high of 74.52 and a investor sentiment and PNS n in India in the past, it added. low of 74.87 against the US restricted the gains. MUMBAI There has Less than 2 per cent of sell- to continuing its services in the ers were not sure how the new Unlock 1.0 without hindrances Demand for essential com- been an normal will look like for them, in the supply chain and ship- modities surged after Unlock increase of 65 it added. ping, he noted. 1.0 as their shipment volume per cent in "The lockdown created a "It's interesting to see an PNB Housing Fin Q1 net profit falls 10 was nearly three times higher major disruption in the supply increased demand for hyper- after the relaxations as com- active chain, and the demand-to- local services amid this pan- pared to the lockdown period, shippers in the supply ratio was not balanced demic. We hope the situation pc to Rs 257 cr on lower disbursement according to a report by e-com- D2C segment, with the demand increasing improves and the world returns PNS n NEW DELHI The company's net interest in more than 24 quarters. merce logistics aggregator exponentially. Our report was to normalcy soon," he added. income also slipped 22 per cent However, with all our branch- Shiprocket. according to a based on the patterns and Further, Mumbai, Delhi and PNB Housing Finance on to Rs 487.8 crore during April- es now operational, we are wit- The shipment volume of report trends observed," Shiprocket Bengaluru clocked the highest Thursday reported 10 per cent June, as against Rs 625.5 crore nessing an increasing trend in essential products was nearly co-founder and Chief number of pick-ups and deliv- decline in consolidated net in year-ago period, it said in a disbursement on a month on three times higher after the in the direct-to-consumer down India in the D2C sector Executive Officer Saahil Goel eries which underlines pent-up profit to Rs 257.2 crore in the regulatory filing. month basis. relaxation in lockdown from (D2C) segment, it added. for a period between May 18 said. demand in these cities during first quarter ended June 30, Total income during the "The company has rolled out Unlock 1.0 and over 40 per During the lockdown, there and June 30, with a sample size He added that Unlock 1.0 the lockdown, report added. mainly due to lower disburse- quarter also fell to Rs 1,872.33 its business plan for the FY 20- cent of the overall shipment were supply disruptions, and of over 26,000 sellers across has paved the way for a new Also, sellers in these cities ment amid COVID-19 pan- crore from Rs 2,232.58 crore. 21 and will continue to focus volume came from essential delivery services faced huge the country. phase of logistics operations in were able to overcome chal- demic. The housing financier, "During the quarter, the on the lower risk weighted categories as compared to the challenges and were unable to The report further said 60 India. lenges more quickly in becom- promoted by Punjab National COVID-19 pandemic had a retail assets, resulting in high- lockdown period, said the meet the demand or orders, it per cent of sellers felt that the The government has eased ing operational, it added. Bank, had reported net profit significant impact on the dis- er percentage of retail book in report. said. blend of both offline and online restrictions on several aspects While Delhi leads the pick- of Rs 284.5 crore in June quar- bursements resulting in the the total AUM," Neeraj Vyas, There has been an increase The report is an analysis of will continue to be preferred of logistics and e-commerce up activities, Mumbai was the ter of 2019-20. lowest quarterly disbursements said. of 65 per cent in active shippers shipment trends in post-lock- demand channel. and Shiprocket looks forward top city in terms of delivery. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Friday July 24, 2020 ‘NO NEPOTISM IN TOLLYWOOD, IT'S DEMAND & SUPPLY’

A friend, brother, lthough we think of becoming a hero. try is doing well, the other have hundreds Krishna Vamsi wanted to two failed as actors. There villain, comedian of character make me a hero but it did- is no nepotism here. Its A artistes in the n’t work out. I didn’t take sheer talent. You will grow — actor Telugu cinema, my failure as a hero seri- in the industry only if you there are only a ously. I’m happy as a char- have talent. It is only Brahmaji has few who gained the same acter artist and I’m lead- demand and supply in the love and support that the ing a comfortable life. If industry and not nepo- Entry for heroes coming with a played it all in audience would give to you ask me, with present tism. I will not agree if background might be easy but protagonists. One such competition among you say nepotism exists in his 25-year-long artiste is Brahmaji. With heroes, the life of a char- the industry,” the actor sustaining here is difficult. For example, hundreds of films to his acter artist is way better opines. only one son among three sons coming credit, the actor is one of than that of a hero Things are a lot better with a background in the industry is doing career in Telugu the most loved character because every Friday is a today, believes Brahmaji, artistes in the TFI. war. If a hero does one when it comes to making well, the other two failed as actors. There cinema and has Speaking about his film in six months, we as a comfortable space for is no nepotism here. Its sheer talent. You entry to films, Brahmaji, character artistes can do yourself in the industry. will grow in the industry only if you become one of who made his debut in the about five to six films. We “It is a lot easier for peo- industry in 1995 said, “I have more interaction ple to come to limelight have talent. It is only demand and the most sought- came to Hyderabad after I with the audience.” now, there are many supply in the industry and joined a film institute here. Brahmaji who brings means to showcase your not nepotism. after character Until then I was studying with him over 25 years of talent. Back then, we had in Eluru. My father who experience in the film to run from pillar to post artistes now. The happens to be a tahsildar industry feels nepotism for opportunities. Today, had many transfers, so my doesn’t exist in the field of people are making it big 55-year-old actor entire childhood had us art. “Many outsiders are by posting short films on traveling from one place to doing well in the industry, youtube, videos on the family as he was in the speaks to another.” see for instance Naveen TikTok, etc.,” he tells us. marine for four months. Brahmaji played several Polishetty, Nani, Vijay The actor’s son too He then decided to get K RAMYA characters, including neg- Deverakonda and many made his debut with O into films. He underwent ative shades, but isn’t con- more. These people are Pitta Kada. His son training in acting. As trail sidered a typical hero. extremely talented, hence worked for the Indian and error, we first shot a SREE about Krishna Vamsi, a dear they are surviving the Navy before his debut in small portion of the film friend of Brahmaji, tough competition here. Telugu cinema. The Who’s and showed it to others nepotism, the launched him as a hero in Entry for heroes coming who of Tollywood attend- which later developed into his film Sindhooram but with a background might ed the pre-release event of a full-fledged film after reason for not the film tanked at the box be easy but sustaining O Pitta Kada because of watching my son’s acting office. When asked why here is difficult. For exam- the friendly relationship skills. I told my son to go succeeding as a he couldn’t succeed as a ple, only one son among the actor maintains. “My back to his job if he does- hero he said, “Only a few three sons coming with a son felt he wasn’t able to n’t sustain here,” the actor hero, and more... are lucky. I didn’t even background in the indus- spend enough time with concludes. Are you interested in a ‘RISHTA'? The new Netflix show Indian Matchmaking has everyone hooked to it, making it one of the top 3 shows being watched by Indians on Netflix. All about an Indian matchmaker catering to the colourist, sexist and casteist demands of potential brides and grooms, and their parents, the show has fueled debates online and off it, on the ugly side of arranged marriages in India. The Pioneer's SHIKHA DUGGAL talks to women from the city across all ages and walks of life, to gauge what they think of the show and what one can learn and unlearn from it

o watch a show like Indian the web show takes you back to about equality and that’s from us, but if it doesn’t work out, them to remove certain pictures Matchmaking in 2020 can the olden times where Sima Tapa- admirable,” shares Prishita Motay. it leads to stress or disappoint- that don’t go well by their person- drive you nuts! The new ria consults a famous face reader The web series also acknowl- ment as seen with Nadia’s charac- alities, because, let’s face it, this web series released on Net- for her failed compatibility issues. edges loneliness and that makes ter — she wonders if the opposite new age has no end to compar- T flix last week and is receiv- ‘Hi, I am Sima Taparia from the audiences not stop watching of loneliness is marriage, lacks isons. Fun fact — no matter how ing mixed reviews. Indian Mumbai. The girl should be flexi- it. This show is a hot mess, a fan- self-confidence and is anticipates progressive we become, a good matchmaking showcases our cou- ble, know how to compromise tasy that’s catering to the white too much. Healthwise too, it’s looking man/woman will always ntry’s obsession with criteria like and adjust’ — this phrase caught audiences with its exotic appeal of beneficial for a woman to get be our first ordeal. We need a cor- height, caste, colour, etc. infused the attention of a post-graduate desi weddings. Some watchers married before her thirties in dial shift to this approach. I per- with Sima Aunty’s (the famous student of Mass Communication were mortified, embarrassed, sar- terms of her future pregnancies sonally liked the matchmaker as real-life matchmaker from from St. Josephs Degree College, donic, confused, and some could but she must be able to pursue she’s quite passionate about her Mumbai) matchmaking tactics. who made her curious to know relate to it. “Half an hour into her dreams even after getting work. The problem arises when While some on the internet say why Sima Taparia is trending. “I Indian Matchmaking and I fast- married,” she opines. people don’t have an open mind. that the ‘show is simply holding a happened to watch the trailer of forwarded it. It’s a cesspool of There are many issues about Episode four takes the character mirror to the ugly society we are Indian Matchmaking and found it matching kundlis. It’s all rooted in what women have to be like, for Pradyuman to a life coach who a part of’, many others argue that uncanny-cum-fun and decided to caste. I can just see it as a brand- them to be considered as wife asks him to introspect himself the show, instead, just whitewash- binge-watch it. In the very first ing stunt for Sima Taparia! material. Marriage is great but it which helped him become a lot es the preconceived notions of an episode, the show managed to Personally, our families didn’t may not fix one’s insecurities, love less fickle-minded and fussy. But arranged marriage with mod- establish a patriarchal and stereo- take such a path to get us hitched. is hard work, and must flow from why a life coach, you ask? It’s ernised ideas. typical nature, wherein a match- It doesn’t seem like it’s about find- Half an hour into Indian As a life coach now, I have both ways, believe several young because the kids of this generation The families of the characters maker is in pursuit of rich, succe- ing love but more about keeping Matchmaking and I fast- helped many young girls find women in the city. Everyone seem to be too picky and con- in the show and Sima Taparia ssful, and good-looking matches supremacy pure. The criteria forwarded it. It’s a cesspool a suitable groom, built their deserves to have the best for fused, they have multiple desires. believe in the most atrocious from abroad. Even to this day, in every parent put forward leads themselves when considering It’s like they are on a shopping ideas of marriages, being prob- India, arranged marriages ask for you to body shaming — it’s just of matching kundlis. It’s all projector image or stalked marriage, regardless of gender. spree! This takes us to another lematic at parts. The desire to adjustments, especially from us uncool! This road to getting mar- rooted in caste. Personally, their social media With similar expectations comes area- when an individual rejects have a wife who performs all women. Mrs Sima is following the ried needs to be fixed instead of our families didn’t take accounts and suggested Pradhyuman who has been reject- his/her potential partner, it tends duties, works, and manages same age-old tradition in the being prosecuted as a Netflix spe- ing women by just looking at their to demean their morale and confi- household seems one-sided. She show. The grooms are being emo- cial,” argues Pradeepthi such a path to get us them to remove certain photos, to which Sima Aunty sug- dence, which we need to be care- needs to be accommodating, fun, tionally manipulated by their Vissamsetti, a Teluguite and city hitched. The criteria pictures that don’t go gests he meet a life coach. A life ful about,” explains Priya Rajiv, a and outgoing, all at the same mothers. Pressure is being built editor for the famous blog on par- every parent put well by their coach from our own city says, trained life coach. This graduate time! Yet in one of the characters, up after a certain age, with an enting called Momspresso. “Arranged marriages are a very from the University of Oxford also Aparna’s case, her determined urgent need to get married. Pradeepthi also frowns at the forward leads you to personalities, because, intrinsic part of our culture and loved the way Nadia Jagessar was nature, and confidence isn’t Problems of sexism, ageism, marriage timelines discussed on body shaming — it’s just let’s face it, this new age has also the iota of the web series. I open to change, passionately looks admired but considered to be casteism, and colourism continue the show, but says it makes sense uncool! This road to getting no end to comparisons. I found my match through a matri- for love the love of her, and is a negative. Hypocrisy much? to persist. All in all, the show is to some extent. She feels the pres- monial advertisement too, in why woman of laughter. Astrology in matchmaking is full of sarcasm with a little bit of sure becomes stronger in our married needs to be fixed personally liked the my biodata read: attractive and So if you’ve binge-watched another hype in the show. The cringe and I suggest our Indian twenties to thirties and we keep instead of being prosecuted matchmaker as she’s quite vivacious. As a life coach now, I Smriti Mundhra’s Indian world perhaps can’t depend on parents grow out of such norms hearing that it’s time to settle as a Netflix special. passionate about her work. have helped many young girls find Matchmaking, are you ready to kundlis or the important decisions as Ankita Bansal’s father from the down! “I second this ideology a suitable groom, built their pro- evolve for the better, break stereo- by the elite on marriage cannot be show rightly does. He believes in because I understand our loved PRADEEPTHI VISSAMSETTI PRIYA RAJIV, jector image or stalked their social types and dismiss plans for the A TRAINED LIFE COACH based on a nakshatra anymore but her daughter’s fierce theories ones have certain expectations CITY EDITOR, MOMSPRESSO media accounts and suggested ideal bride/groom? 10

Hyderabad Friday July 24 2020 what’s brewing? Orlando Bloom gets tattoo in honour of dead pet dog

ctor Orlando Bloom Mighty, which included him has had an ace of crawling “thru all the man holes, spades inside a heart under the roads, (searching) A inked under the name every back yard and creek bed”. of his late dog Mighty, “I feel so grateful to have on his chest. learned from my little Mighty A week after his dog went man that love is eternal and the missing, Bloom shared on true meaning of devotion,” Bloom Instagram on Wednesday that his wrote. dog is dead, reports etonline.com. “I feel sure he was looking Paying a tribute to the pet he down on me whistling in every BREAKING THE had welcomed into the family in back yard and knowing that I was 2017, he wrote, “Mighty’s on the doing all I possibly could to other side now. After seven days of respect our bond. He was more searching from sunrise to sunset than a companion. It was a soul and into the wee hours, today, the connection for sure.” STIGMA AROUND 7th day — the number of comple- “I’m sorry. I love you,” he con- tion — we found his collar.” tinued. “Thank you. RIP my “I have wept more this week MIGHTY HEART”. than I thought possible, which Bloom concluded his post by has been very cathartic and heal- thanking his community for its ing.” support, which allowed him to Bloom wrote that he “left no “see the best of people even in the PERIODS stone unturned” in the search for worst of times”. ll women are famil- pads features in the TVC. ing with the depiction of iar with TVCs and She reiterates, “I have said blood. To show the unad- HIMESH RESHAMMIYA: commercials for san- this earlier and I will say it dressed problem of Heavy A itary napkins which again. I do not see the issue Flow, without showing depict menstrual in showing actual blood. blood itself, is so absurd a TODAY'S SINGERS SHOULD flow with ‘blue liq- Blood in a fight sequence in concept, but it didn’t even uid’ as a way of discreetly a film is fine but not for occur to us. All our commu- depicting blood. periods? Why can’t we just nications are deeply inspired Decades later there’s final- show what heavy flow is from our research, showing COMPOSE THEIR OWN SONGS ly a brand which shows really like? Why can’t we the first true and honest rep- blood in TV communica- show blood? I am glad that resentation of periods for omposer Himesh “My songs have never been in WhatsApp and ask the singer to tions as it should be — red. RIO has taken up this chal- consumers. Awareness is Reshammiya feels that the conventional zone. They have dub the song themselves. So, the The aim is to bring forth an lenge and they are standing needed, and conversations singers should try and always been different and that is process doesn’t see the kind of important and often neglec- by it with conviction. Gett- can only begin after compose their own why I feel it’s almost impossible coming together of talent, syner- ted topic of “Heavy Flow” ing a go-ahead on this adv- acknowledging reality.” C songs because only for someone else to perform gies and improvisations that used during periods; a problem ertisement is very reassur- He further added, “We then they will know them,” he said. to be a part of the previous which affects almost 25 per ing. If this ad can start even took special care to ensure the soul of their He feels the understanding of process,” he explained. cent women in India and a single conversation, then our communication own the nuances of a composer’s ver- Himesh recalled, “Back in the requires them to change that is a win for all the unhe- remained as authentic as compo- sion is very rare. day, Alka Yagnik ji and I dubbed their pads every 2 hours. ard voices. If we can remove possible. The entire creative sition. “For example, Arijit (Singh) has Tere naam for eight hours and that RIO Heavy Flow Pads by even an iota of stigma arou- was scripted by a woman, the right kind of pick up sense, but made the song such a hit. Amidst Nobel Hygiene changes the nd periods via this ad and based on real narratives not everyone has that. I feel the new normal, I feel digital is the face of Indian Advertising by encourage people to accept from women, directed and today’s singers should try and most direct medium between the launching their TVC with a it as a normal and natural shot by a woman, and is compose their own songs because singer and their audience and pan-India campaign. The phenomenon then it will be being marketed by women. only then they will know the soul that’s where they should reach first phase of the launch in a big win for us all. Period.” Additionally, 1000s of wo- of their own composition and out to them. Compose 100 February was paused after Commenting on the men have already applauded that’ll shine through and connect songs, 500 songs you might fail 99 several complaints were filed launch, Kartik Johari, Vice- our product and messaging; with listeners,” he said. times but you will get that one hit with ASCI on the usage of President, Nobel Hygiene, we are proud to have The style of working was differ- song once you’ve hit the right blood shown in the com- said, “We are extremely brought this innovation for ent a few year ago, he pointed out. chord.” mercial. However, after proud to take this first step Indian ladies who receive no “Earlier, singers and composers “I love Michael Jackson, he is a deliberations with ASCI and on behalf of all the women respite from Heavy Flow. We used to get 8 to 10 hours to jam legend but he never sang for Tom an independent review, RIO in India. There can be no are sure that other players in and rehearse with the musicians. Cruise, he has his own identity. Pads have been allowed to talk of education, awareness the market are excited by They used to interact before This is what I want for all singers, air the advertisement with or equality when the biologi- this new paradigm, and we starting any project, but nowa- this is the time where we all need minor modifications in the cal truth of half the popula- call upon everyone to take days singers don’t get that much to hold hands and succeed togeth- second phase of the launch. tion is censored. Our resolve advantage of this exciting time. It is a sad reality that er,” he shared while shooting for Actress Radhika Apte, to continue this conversa- shift to educate and recon- composers today often just an episode of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l brand ambassador for RIO tion has been renewed, start- nect with their consumers!” send a tune to the singers over Champs.

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Regaining strength MAKERS OF ASALEM in nature's lap n abode for pos- “Regaining strength”, selfie to which her fans itive vibes and the 49-year-old actress replied with much love. JARIGINDI? more, Manisha captioned a bunch of Many even asked her CONFIDENT A Koirala’s photos from a walking where she clicked the Instagram posts trail through a forest. picture and some oth- are something Remembering author ers, gave her their her followers look for- Robert Frost’s words warmth and hug in this ward to and share too. while sharing the pho- time of the pandemic. The yesteryear actress tos and videos from her Manisha Koirala, who bravely fought can- latest adventure she who was diagnosed cer years ago shares her quoted, “The woods are with ovarian cancer in OF GOOD RESPONSE struggles, victories, and lovely, dark and deep. 2012, which she fought more, with her family But I have promises to a tough battle with and of followers on keep, and miles to go conquered. Koirala was oming soon is a suspense film has come out better than what Instagram. before I sleep.” last seen in Netflix film thriller love story based we’ve expected,” said Johnson. Wednesday’s post Manisha Koirala Maska, ahead of which on real events that took “This film is based on real inci- was one of those that shared her no make-up, she also featured in place in Telangana called dents that took place in has the actress sharing no-filter pictures that films such as C Asalem Jarigindi? Telangana. Shot with an 8K pictures from her life showed her grey Prassthanam, Sanju, Producer King Johnson is resolution camera, the film’s with some philosophi- strands of hair and and in a segment in confident that the film will do well, famous background score by cal bits to offer. bindi in her close-up Netflix’s Lust Stories. thanks to how the recently released S. Chinna gave life to the songs from the film has received. film, and Sethu’s special The songs sung by famous singers effects are what will make like Vijay Yesudas, Vijay Prakash, the audience feel the situ- Yazin Nizar, Malvikan, Ranky, ation,” Johnson tells us. Bhargavi Pillai, and composed by He also said that actor Yelendra Mahaveer have received Sriram who plays the rave reviews from OTT platforms protagonist in the film like Amazon Music, Spotify, had brought more hype Geosavone and Apple Music. to the story which had The film has received its clearance scope for good perfor- from the Censor board and will mance and is confident soon be released, but will it hit the that the film would be silver screen or settle for an OTT well received by the platform is the big question. “We are audience after seeing his discussing the matter internally. The talent.

Sai Dharam Tej and ‘Return of the weights' ctor Sai Dharam Tej is back to working out. On Instagram, the actor shared a picture of his home gym, with dumbbells and A other exercise equipment all around. On the image, he wrote, “Return of the weights.” The actor had earlier shared a picture of himself running. “Run Your Own Race. It’s YOU Vs YOU. Be a BEAST,” he wrote on the photo-sharing Tamannaah's website. Sai made his acting debut with Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham. He was then seen in films like Rey, Subramanyam for Sale, Supreme, Thikka, Winner, Tej, I Love You ‘pawfect' and Prati Roju Pandage, among many others. He will next be seen in Solo Brathuke So Lavanya ‘a happy Better directed by Subbu. It also stars Nabha PUPPY Natesh. The film’s release got postponed due girl' on returning to to the coronavirus pandemic. hometown Dehradun LOVE Samantha shares ith domestic flight operations resuming, ctress Tamannaah Bhatia southern actress Lavanya Tripathi travelled is an ardent animal lover back to her hometown Dehradun to meet her parents. Aand says there is no love W The actress shared a video on Intagram sto- like puppy love. Tamannaah self-care secrets ries where she can be seen at the airport, took to Instagram, where she dressed in PPE suit and wearing protec- outhern star Samantha tive eye gear and mask. posted a motley of pictures of Akkineni has doled “Ok can’t breathe,” she wrote on herself along with stray out tips on self-care. the image. puppies. She captioned the S With a black-and- She then shared a picture col- white picture of lage of things that made her day image, which currently has herself she posted “happier”, on her “Day 2” of 349K likes on the photo- on Instagram, Samantha homecoming. sharing website: “There's no wrote, “We wake up early. Lavanya shared pictures of Meditate. Positive thoughts. the greenery surrounding love like puppy love Take that apple cider vinegar. an empty road and the #DogsAreTheBest Cleanse both body and mountain ranges. #furryfriends #doglover mind. Pamper self with long “Finally coming to skin care routine. Exercise. Doon and meeting my #pawfect.” Hydrate. More positive family made me a Meanwhile, Tamannaah is thoughts and game face on yo.” happy girl,” she The image currently has 1 wrote. excited about the Telugu million likes. Samantha recent- Lavanya rose to remake of the Kannada ly shared that she and her pet fame with roles in superhit Love Mocktail. puppy Hash currently have a case films like Andala of Covid-19 blues. Rakshashi Director Nagashekar has On an Instagram picture of Hash Doosukeltha, roped in the actress along sleeping by the staircase, she wrote, Bramman, Bhale “We are having a case of the #covid- Bhale Magadivoy, with Satya Dev as blues. How are you guys doing ? I just want to Srirastu Subhamastu, protagonists of the untitled remind you to remind yourself that you're awe- Yuddham Sharanam remake. The makers are some and you’re doing just great and it will all and Antariksham be okay #stayhome #staysafe.” 9000 KMPH. hoping that the film will go on Samantha is known for her perfor- The actress will floors in mid-September and mances in films such as Ye Maaya next be seen in the will be shot in Visakhapatnam Chesave, Neethaane En Ponvasantham, Telugu film, A1 Eega, Mersal and Rangasthalam. She Express, co-starring and Hyderabad. impressed all with her role in Super Sundeep Kishan. The film, The original film was released Deluxe last year. which is reportedly a remake of She will next be seen in the 2019 Tamil film Natpe in January, 2020. Directed by Kaathuvaakula Rendu Thunai, is directed by Dennis Krishna, Love Mocktail Kaadhal, starring Vijay Jeevan Kanukolanu. follows the story of Aadi and Sethupathi. The film also stars Nayanthara. It is his quest for love. directed by Vignesh Shivan. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JULY 24, 2020 12

Doc dies, Covid +ve, turned BB season 14 tagline first-ever British-Indian Trump touts 5-Word Most away by three hospitals likely to be ‘Lockdown’ census to be held in UK Memory Test government doctor in Karnataka who was turned away by three he upcoming season of the reality show Bigg Boss will he India League, a UK-based diaspora group which dates back onald Trump has divulged details of a cognitive test he "aced" - Read Aprivate hospitals because he could not produce a coronavirus Treportedly have a lockdown theme, stated a report in Tto 1916, on Thursday announced the launch of a first-ever D- including a five-word memory challenge he said proved he

NEWS test result died today in Bengaluru. Dr Manjunath, who was a Pinkvilla. According to the publication, the makers of the reality British Indian Census to collate data around Britain's estimated had the "mental stamina" to lead the US. "Person. Woman. Man frontline COVID-19 doctor, was allegedly turned away by hospitals show have also decided to use the tagline - Bigg Boss 14 1.5 million Indian-origin population. The census will be Camera. TV," the US president recited as he revealed details of the when he was extremely ill and struggling to breathe. Hoga Rocking - for the fourteenth season. Last year, the conducted online in collaboration with the University of Oxford much-discussed test to Fox TV on Wednesday. "The last Dr Manjunath worked in the state Health and Family Welfare makers of the show finalized Bigg Boss 13 Tedha as the and will culminate in a British Indian Report later this year, questions are much more difficult," he said in an interview on department and was based in Ramanagara district, around 50 km tagline. A source close to the development told Pinkvilla: "Like reflective of the true make-up of Britain's Indian diaspora and "Tucker Carlson from Bengaluru. D Randeep, a Special Officer with the Bengaluru last year, it was Bigg Boss 13 Tedha, the 14th season will be their concerns in 2020. "The British Indian community has Tonight", in which he municipal called changed greatly repeatedly body BBMP, Rocking. The over the years and questioned the told NDTV that tagline this survey will mental capacity of the hospitals considered is, provide our his Democratic rival that had 'Bigg Boss 14 community with Joe Biden. "Like a refused to Hoga much needed data memory question. admit Dr Rocking'." The that will help us to It's like, you'll go: Manjunath exclusive understand the Person. Woman. would be Pinkvilla key issues of Man. Camera. TV," reported to the report is the concern and the president said. health latest addition importantly on "So they say, 'Could department. In to several how best to you repeat that?' So I June-end, Dr Manjunath went to Rajashekhar Hospital in JP Nagar, media reports address them," said CB Patel, a veteran media personality and said, 'Yeah. It's: BGS Global Hospital in Kengeri and Sagar hospital in about Bigg Boss 14 that have been doing the rounds on the Chairman of India League. "The India League has been working Person. Woman. Kumaraswamy Layout. All three demanded to see his COVID-19 Internet. While some reports have stated that Salman Khan will for decades to champion Indians in the UK," he said. Man. Camera. TV.'" "Then, ten minutes, 15, 20 minutes later they test result but those were still not in at the time, according to his shoot the reality show from his Panvel farmhouse, where he The survey, available online from the Indian League website, say, 'Remember that first question... Give us that again." "And you family. His brother-in-law Nagendra is also a doctor with BBMP has been living since before the nationwide lockdown was intends to explore the diversity of heritage, identity, beliefs and go: 'Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.'" "And they say 'that's and in charge of allotting hospital beds, yet he was completely imposed, others have shared lists of probable contestants of behaviour of the Indian community based in the UK, whilst amazing. How did you do that?'" "I do it because I have, like, a helpless when it came to his own relative. the show. identifying key issues of concern to British Indians. good memory," Trump continued. "Because I'm cognitively there."

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Dreams turn into reality as Jurgen’s Liverpool lift Premier League trophy at the Kop iverpool manager Jurgen Klopp AFP n LIVERPOOL Werner and Hakim Ziyech, while Lbelieves his side will need to they are reportedly closing in on a keep improving to hold off the iverpool manager Jurgen Klopp deal for the 90-million euro ($103 chasing pack next season after lift- said having the opportunity to million, £81 million) rated Kai ing the Premier League trophy. Llift the Premier League trophy Havertz of Bayer Leverkusen. Chelsea have already strength- at Anfield meant the world to him But it is at the other end ened ahead of next season with the despite having to do so in an empty Lampard clearly has to find solu- signings of a long-term Liverpool stadium with fans shut tions as they completed an entire target Timo Werner and Hakim out due to coronavirus. league season with just one clean Ziyech. The Reds sealed a sheet away from home and have Klopp also expects first top-flight title for now conceded 54 times in the Manchester City and Manchester 30 years last month, Premier League this season. United to bolster their squads. But but had to wait until Liverpool were 3-0 up inside 43 the German believes there is still after a thrilling 5-3 minutes as sweet strikes from Naby improvement for his players to win over Chelsea in Keita, Trent Alexander-Arnold and make despite becoming English, their final home game of the season Georginio Wijnaldum gave Chelsea European and world champions to lift the Premier League trophy for a mountain to climb. over the past 14 months. the first time. They nearly did so even after “We should not stop, we have he added. “I’m usually not a per- “You make the best of what you Roberto Firmino scored his first internal challenges to improve,” son who needs pictures but I will can,” Klopp told Sky Sports. “Today league goal at Anfield all season said Klopp. “We have the chance have a picture with all four trophies our families are allowed to be there restored Liverpool’s three-goal to make another step, but we have because it doesn’t happen often, so which is incredible. It means the cushion to cancel out Olivier to because the others will not sleep. we should.” world to me. Everything would be Giroud’s strike just before half-time Chelsea is such a talented team, we Jordan Henderson had the better with fans but for months we for the visitors. had to bring everything on the honour of becoming the first knew that would be impossible. A Christian Pulisic was surpris- pitch tonight. Man Utd, Man City Liverpool player to lift the Premier few months ago I thought it was ingly left on the bench by Lampard (will contend), there are no guar- League trophy and the Reds’ cap- impossible that we play football. from the start and he changed the antees for anything, but we will tain believes the manner of victo- “I couldn’t be happier to be came after he was introduced try.” ry over a Chelsea side, who need- honest, it would be perfect if the sta- Liverpool players celebrate with the Premier League trophy after they beat Chelsea 5-3 in the final home game of the 2019-2020 season AP alongside Tammy Abraham and Liverpool also beat Chelsea to ed a result to confirm their place dium would be full but we cannot Callum Hudson-Odoi. lift the Uefa Super Cup at the start in the Champions League next sea- change it. What we tried to do is constant crackling of fireworks lit by lifted. Sunday to secure a place in the The American skipped past of the season to go with the son, bodes well for what can be make it clear to the people that we fans outside the ground. “You have to prepare for a party,” Champions League. four challenges before squaring Premier League, Champions achieved next season. really do it for them. It’s an absolute- On the field, Klopp’s men he added. “When I don’t know, ‘IN OUR HANDS’ for Abraham and then fired pow- League and Club World Cup and “It’s been a journey and to fin- ly great moment.” ensured a memorable night was when this virus is gone then we will “It’s huge, we know the situa- erfully into the roof of the net with Klopp admitted he will take time ish it off like this is really special,” Despite pleas for fans to stay accompanied by a positive result after have a party all together.” tion,” said Lampard. “It’s in our the Liverpool defence all over the for a special momento after an said Henderson. “After this, next away on the night Liverpool finally just two wins in five previous games The result had far bigger conse- hands to get a result against a very place. incredible run of success. season is going to be a big chal- got their hands on the trophy, sup- since they clinched the title. And the quences for Chelsea as they slip to good Wolves team.” But Chelsea were undone again “We are champions of lenge for us. But I thought tonight porters crowded around the stadium German again promised the fans a fourth and leaves Frank Lampard’s Chelsea have already bolstered at the other end as a blistering England, Europe and the world. we showed the mentality to come even prior to kick-off, while the sec- proper party with a parade planned men still needing a point at home to their attacking options for next sea- break from inside their own box We won four trophies, really big and perform again and get the ond half was accompanied by the through the city once restrictions are Wolves at Stamford Bridge on son with the signings of Timo saw Liverpool surge forward and ones, so I couldn’t be more proud,” result we did.” Lampard tells Liverpool West Brom promoted as Man Utd just a point away from CL Brentford blow chance AFP n MANCHESTER They are one point ahead Manchester: West Bromwich not to get ‘too arrogant’ of Leicester going into their last Albion won promotion back to Liverpool: Chelsea manager from Kovacic,” Lampard told le Gunnar Solskjaer urged game of the season at the King the Premier League after a two- Frank Lampard has said Sky Sports. “There were a lot of Ohis Manchester United Power Stadium. year absence, joining Leeds Premier League champions things that were ongoing and stars to seize a “fantastic Solskjaer’s team were well United in the top flight next sea- Liverpool should not become on the bench ... I’ve got no opportunity” to qualify for below their best against West son after a 2-2 home draw with too arrogant after being left problem with Jurgen Klopp, he’s the Champions League after Ham, but they are now unbeat- Queens Park Rangers in a dra- unimpressed with the behav- managed this team and it’s fan- Mason Greenwood rescued a en in 13 league matches and matic finale to the iour of their bench during tastic. 1-1 draw against West Ham on will complete an impressive Championship season on Wednesday’s 5-3 defeat. “Some of the bench, it’s a Wednesday. surge into the Champions Wednesday. Brentford will go into the play- Lampard was involved in fine line between when you are Solskjaer’s side fell behind League if they emerge The point for Slaven Bilic’s offs along with Fulham and an exchange with Liverpool’s winning — and they’ve won to Michail Antonio’s penalty in unscathed at Leicester. side was enough to ensure sec- Cardiff City but in a huge swing bench after a free kick was the league, fair play to the first half at Old Trafford. They can also qualify for ond place in England’s second in fortunes, Nottingham Forest awarded against Chelsea’s Liverpool Football Club — but But teenage forward Europe’s elite club competition tier after Brentford blew their missed out on goal difference Mateo Kovacic. Trent also don’t get too arrogant Greenwood struck after the if they win the Europa League chance by losing 2-1 at home to with Swansea City grabbing the Alexander-Arnold found the with it. interval to lift United into placed Chelsea on goal differ- top four if they draw or win in in August. lowly Barnsley. last slot in astonishing fashion. net from the free kick to make “That was my thing, but third place in the Premier ence after the Blues lost 5-3 their decisive showdown with West Ham’s point ensured A win for Brentford would At the bottom, Hull City it 2-0. (it’s) done. In match play you get League. later at champions Liverpool. fifth-placed Leicester on they are mathematically cer- have sent them into the top divi- and Charlton were relegated “For me it wasn’t a foul emotional and that was it.” AP They are ahead of fourth- United will finish in the Sunday. tain to avoid relegation. sion for the first time since 1947. along with Wigan Athletic. SINGLES B'DESH TO RESCHEDULE SL TEST TOUR Amir cleared to NZC leave decision to join IPL on players New Delhi: Bangladesh is planning to tour Sri Lanka in October for their rescheduled three-Test series, following PTI n NEW DELHI McClenaghan and Trent onus will be on the six indi- Hyderabad, spoke about the postponement of this year's T20 World Cup. According join side in Eng Boult (Mumbai Indians), viduals to do due diligence. wanting to know more about to a report in ESPNcricinfo, BCB are currently in talks with ew Zealand Cricket Kane Williamson (Sunrisers “Well, yes, the issuing the safety protocols that will its Sri Lankan counterparts (SLC) and if everything falls PTI n KARACHI N(NZC) will issue No Hyderabad) and Mitchell of NOCs is considered on be employed considering that into place “Bangladesh men's pending three-Test series Objection Certificates Santner (Chennai Super a case-by-case basis and the event is likely to be shift- against hosts Sri Lanka could be rescheduled to October.” akistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir on (NOCs) to all its six interna- Kings). it’s rare that they are ever ed to the UAE, which has a PThursday was cleared to join the national side tionals set to compete in the “Regarding the IPL, refused. However, the lesser Covid-19 case load than CARLSEN BEAT ANAND IN LEGENDS OF CHESS in England after his second test also returned neg- IPL but said the “due dili- NZC will be issuing NOCs due diligence is some- India. Chennai: India's Viswanathan Anand suffered his second ative for coronavirus. gence” on health safety proto- to the relevant players and thing for the respective Boock also confirmed consecutive loss, going down to world No 1 Magnus “The PCB will now be making arrangements cols will have to be done by it’s up to them to decide,” players to shoulder — that New Zealand A team’s Carlsen in the second round of the $150,000 chess24 to send Amir and masseur, Mohammad Imran the players themselves. NZC spokesperson Richard although we are happy to tour of India has been can- Legends of Chess online tournament. The former world to England as soon as possible so that they can The six New Zealand Boock said. pass on as much info as we celled. “My information is champion had kept the Norwegian ace in check in three join the training camp in Derbyshire,” the players who are set to play in While the NZC will be can to assist in these mat- that the A tour of India will Japanese swimmer Ikee Rikako games of the best-of-four contest before slipping 1.5-2.5 Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a release. the IPL are Jimmy Neesham updating its players about ters,” Boock added. not be happening. It was deci- holding the lantern containing Olympic by in the final game late on Wednesday. Amir, 28, left many people disappointed (Kings XI Punjab), Lockie the health safety protocols Recently, New Zealand sion taken by mutual agree- including the national team’s head coach and chief Ferguson (Kolkata Knight and latest Covid-19 relat- skipper Williamson, who ment between both the flame poses during a photo session at EMERY TO COACH VILLARREAL FOR 3 SEASONS selector, Misbah-ul-Haq when he announced his Riders), Mitchell ed developments, the plays for Sunrisers boards,” Boock said. the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo AP Villarreal: sudden retirement from Test cricket last year. Spanish club Villarreal on Thursday Former players are of the opinion that if Amir announced Unai Emery as manager for the next three is available and fit, then he should also be con- Indian mixed relay team’s Asiad Silver upgraded to Gold seasons. Emery was sacked as Arsenal's coach in sidered for the Test series against England. Akhtar blames BCCI for November 2019 after 18 months at helm. Emery, who has Amir in a recent interview had said that he PTI n NEW DELHI in the women’s 400m hurdles coached Almeria, Valencia and Sevilla in the Spanish top- had made a mistake playing all three formats after T20 WC postponement event has been upgraded to flight before, will be presented as Villarreal manager at the his comeback after a five-year ban for spot-fix- he Indian 4x400m mixed Bronze medal after the AIU their home ground on Monday. ing. “I should have first played one or two for- Lahore: Former Pakistan taken place. Trelay team’s Silver medal in annulled the results of Adekoya, mats and checked to see how my body is doing speedster Shoaib Akhtar has “Asia Cup could have the 2018 Asian Games has who originally won the race. HALEP SIGNS UP FOR PRAGUE EVENT and whether I could take the strain. slammed the BCCI, alleging definitely happened, it would been upgraded to Gold follow- The Indian quartet of Prague: World No 2 Simona Halep on Wednesday said I erred in playing immediately that the Indian cricket board have been a great chance for ing the disqualification of orig- Mohammed Anas, MR that she will play the WTA Prague clay court tournament in in all three formats and it led to played a role in the ICC India and Pakistan to play inal winners Bahrain on Poovamma, Hima Das and August, adding further doubt to her participation in the US injury and fitness problems. “At least postponing the T20 World against each other. There are account of a doping ban hand- Adekoya was handed a four- Arokia Rajiv had clocked Open. “Hi everyone. I can't wait to take part in the now I am confident that I can now Cup later this year to make many reasons behind this. I ed to one of its runners. year ban by the Athletics 3:15:71 behind Bahrain tournament in the magnificent city of Prague. See you in carry on playing for another room for the Indian Premier don’t want to get into that,” Bahrain, which had topped the Integrity Unit (AIU) for failing (3:11:89). Raghavan had August,” the reigning Wimbledon champ said in a video four to six years if I take care League. Akhtar also felt that Akhtar said while speaking to 4x400 mixed relay final, was a dope test. Besides this, Anu clocked 56.92 to finish fourth in message. The Prague tourney runs from August 10-16. of myself,” he had said. the Asia Cup could have Geo Cricket on YouTube. disqualified after Kemi Raghavan’s fourth-place finish the final race in Jakarta.