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  road toll plaza at Panipat, about 100 km from Delhi. Bhartiya       Kisan Union (Haryana) leader Gurnam Singh said the pro- eady to maintain law and testers planned to spend the Rorder situation in view of night there and will resume the the “Delhi Chalo” protest march the next morning. march by farmers against the At the Punjab-Haryana Centre’s new farm laws, the !            Shambhu border, police and Delhi Police personnel have "   # $   %   &   Punjab farmers in their tractor- been deployed in large num- trolleys were locked in a con- bers in the border areas of the protesting farmers if they come “Please co-operate with frontation for a couple of hours national Capital. to the city for any gathering Delhi Police in ensuring no in the morning. Around five sand-laden amid the Covid-19 pandemic. gathering in Delhi amid coro- Police made announce- trucks were stationed at Singhu The farmers are scheduled to navirus, failing which legal ments on loudspeakers asking border and police were seen reach Delhi on Thursday action will be initiated as per the farmers assembled on the putting barbed wires and boul- through five highways con- law,” it had said. Punjab side to disperse. But as der barricades to stop farmers’ necting the city as part of their protesters tried to push through trolleys heading towards Delhi. “Delhi Chalo” march barricades, the Haryana Police This is the first time that call. 
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          trucks filled with sand at bor- Shrivastava visited at Tikri   chucked some steel barricades     der points. Police said the and Singhu border to take   !" ## into the Ghaggar river from the border has not been sealed but stock of the situation. bridge where they had been Manoj Yadava praise the police and private vehicles were dam- let through. passes through Haryana. they are checking all vehicles “Regarding farmer organ- New Delhi: Delhi Metro stopped. for acted with “great restraint” aged, Yadava added. At Shambhu, a few pro- At Karnal, there was anoth- entering the national Capital. isations march to Delhi on services from neighbouring Apart from this con- against Punjab-based farmers Police had placed cement testers initially managed to er face-off and police again Earlier, the Delhi Police November 26, 27. All the cities to the national Capital frontation in Ambala district, who broke barricades during and steel barricades and parked cross the barricades on foot. used a water cannon. had rejected requests from requests received from various will remain suspended on there were face-offs between their “Delhi Chalo” march. He trucks on the road to stop the Later, police eased the block- Police used water cannons various farmers’ organisations Farmer Organisations regard- Friday in view of the ‘’Delhi the protesters and police in said the farmers took an farmers’ tractor-trolleys, some ade, allowing the tractors to also against protesters trying to to protest in the national ing protest in Delhi on 26 and chalo’’ protest march by Haryana’s Sirsa, Kurukshetra, aggressive stand and tried to of them laden with food for the proceed on the road to Delhi, enter Kaithal district, and at Capital against the Centre’s 27 November have been reject- farmers against the Centre’s Fatehabad and Jind districts disturb law and order by “pelt- planned two-day protest, which 200 km away. Khanauri border where farm- new farm laws on November ed and this has already been new farm laws, officials said. bordering Congress-run ing stones” at police at many many felt could extend further. But barricades were set up ers were protesting under the 26 and 27. The police had on communicated to the organis- However, metro services will Punjab. places. Some police personnel But a few hours later, at most at other points on this banner of Bhartiya Kisan Tuesday said legal action ers,” the New Delhi DCP had be available from Delhi Later, Haryana Police DGP sustained injuries and police border-points, the farmers were Amritsar-Delhi highway that Union (Ekta-Ugarhan). would be taken against the tweeted. towards the NCR sections. R    !"## $% #
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. -& bers were nabbed at Parwalia by the investigating teams formed ,  +  considering that it is not nec- ple's representative should ix members of inter-State after the ATM breaking in the   *) essary to create a situation of work for the welfare of the peo- Sgang involved in ATM break- state capital. conflict between these pillars of ple and the development of the ing were nabbed and recovered The accused were nabbed  -  democracy. State in the same manner. firearms and 15 lakh cash from from SBI ATM where one of the   . ' Presiding officers of Lok Similarly, at times it is also vis- the gang members; two dozen accused was found cutting the Sabha, Rajya Sabha and ible that the Legislature starts ATM have been targeted by the ATM using gas cutter and oth-  88    -& Legislative Assemblies of the protecting the Executive. The gang in over five States, said ers were nabbed from car near country are participating in the executives work should be Bhopal IG Upendra Jain while ATM. he rights and obligations of two-day conference organized reviewed on merits. speaking with the media persons The gang members tied Tthe legislatures, judiciary by the Lok Sabha Sharma also described the on Thursday. security who was rescued by the and executives are mentioned Secretariat. House about the innovative ini- He said that gang member police.Police registered case in the Indian Constitution. The ideal coordination of tiative of organizing a virtual targeted ATM at Madhya under sections 395 and 397 of The expectation from all of us Legislature, Executive and Assembly in the corona era by Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, the IPC and sections 25 and 27 is that we serve the nation with Judiciary for strong democra- the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Maharashtra and Bihar states. of the Arms Act. full loyalty, honesty and our cy was discussed in the work- Assembly. He informed that The gang targeted IDBI bank The six accused were iden- ability, said Speaker of the shop on the second day of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly is ATM at Nipania Jaat on the eve tified as Shamsher alias Dalser Madhya Pradesh Legislative conference. Most of the mem- converting towards e-gover- of Diwali and escaped with Rs (40) of Rajasthan, Shahjat alias Assembly Rameshwar Sharma bers of Parliament and Vidhan nance in swift manner. 6.5 lakh cash. Shahdat (25) of Haryana, Shakir at the two-day 80th All India Sabha come through some On the 71st Constitution Police said that acting on a (30) of Rajasthan, Aas Presiding Officers Conference political party. They are asso- Day in Kevadia, President of tip off regarding miscreants who Mohammad (34) of Rajasthan, held at Kevadia, Gujarat. ciated with the ideology of India Ram Nath Kovind were on their way to commit Masiullah (21) of Haryana and He said that everyone has that party, but after taking the administered the oath of faith- crime again in the state capital "1   2  0       


  Mushnrif Khan alias Shareef their rights and responsibilities, oath of office, the elected peo- fulness to the Constitution. after targeting ATM in Sholapur  #/     (27) of Haryana.  /  (    AA1+% +  ,%'!  ; '*7* !*2,O 1!.2* &1' !. '+5  ' 1,' ,!%'   1!+*!' '*7**1! '*'         88    -& be investigated said police.  88    -&    Meanwhile, a 50-year-old      88    -& dom. 14-year-old girl committed man, who was injured after nder the 24th series of its      Addressing these issues Asuicide by hanging with the been hit by an unidentified vehi- Uonline exhibition by Indira lmond Board of California, through the session, Soha and ceiling at her house in Bagh cle on November 17 succumbed Gandhi Rashtriya Manav    Aon Wednesday, hosted a Ritika, focused on three areas of Dilkhusha locality under while undergoing treatment at a Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), on  ! session on the importance of health - proper nutrition and Aishbagh police station area on private hospital here on Wednesday was presented " " "  ensuring family health and nutri- dietary habits, the need to incor- Wednesday.Police said that the Wednesday; TT Nagar police ‘Longpi Pottery of Manipur'. tion amidst a pandemic. The dis- porate regular exercise and the deceased Kashish Khan com- have started IGRMS has presented it online cussion focused on the current importance of self-care during mitted suicide at her house in the investigation.According to the with its basic information and ed from their forefathers. health situation in the country these challenging afternoon,the deceased was a police, the deceased Lakhanlal photographs and videos. Longpi Potters used to and highlighted preventive mea- times. class 10 student of a private died while undergoing treat- About this exhibition, exchange their earthenware sures families can include with- Through the session, the school.In the initial investigation ment at Sharda hospital. Praveen Kumar Mishra, with meat, rice, and baskets in in their daily diets and lifestyles. guests also highlighted the the family members failed to The deceased was a resident Director, IGRMS said that, A the olden days. The session was moderated importance of mindful snacking share any reason behind the sui- of Bheem Nagar and was hit by unique pottery tradition of the Traditionally, the art of by RJ Meha from Ishq FM and and urged families across the city cide.On Wednesday afternoon a speeding vehicle and was Tangkhul Naga tribe of pottery among the Tangkhul featured prominent Bollywood to inculcate healthy snacking she was found hanging with the rushed to a hospital where he Manipur, exhibited in the workshops organized by tribe was practiced by the Actress and Author, Soha Ali routines within their diets. ceiling and when she was taken died during treatment. museum’s Kumharpara open- IGRMS in the museum premis- males only. The pottery craft Khan as well as Ritika Samaddar, Both guests also shared to hospital doctors declared her After the preliminary air exhibition. A wide range of es. The Tangkhul Naga Pottery, used to have involved appro- Regional Head-Dietetics, Max resulted in chaotic and incon- anecdotes and examples from dead. Body was sent for the post investigation the body was sent black ware pottery ranging also known as the Longpi priate ritual conduct. The mak- Healthcare Delhi. sistent schedules. their personal lives, as well as mortem after the preliminary for the post mortem and a case from simple household utensils Pottery, is named after the ing of pots by women was con- As several people continue This includes a mix of errat- suggestions for dietary and investigation. The police have under section 304 A of the IPC to large vessels, including inno- Longpi village, located in the sidered a social taboo. Pottery to work from home and children ic meals, higher screen time, lack lifestyle adjustments that families registered a case under section was registered. The errant dri- vatively crafted decorative and Ukhrul district of Manipur. being the major source of econ- attend virtual classes, a sudden of physical activity, anxiety, stress can make to better support their 174 of the CrPC and started fur- ver escaped the spot and would art items. The village is famous for omy, women have also gradu- shift has been noticed in the fam- and an over reliance on snack- health, immunity and boost ther investigation. be searched for the further The Tangkhul Naga Potters producing indigenous black ally started making pottery in ily routine which has further ing due to easy access and bore- overall well-being. The reason of suicide would investigation. prepared these exhibits during ware pottery, which is inherit- this village. ( (")"   & *"" P !%+11) +' '*7**1! 

 88    -& before this, 8 players were Pradesh a gold medal in the Welfare Pawan Kumar Jain said *1*6+ , + selected for the India camp of team event of the Senior that in the year 2013, Sports and  88    -& rchery Academy player the Olympics. After the Corona National Archery competition Youth Welfare Minister, Hon. AAmit Kumar got selected period, the selection competi- held in Pune in the year 2018. The players prepared through handloom exhibition cum sale is being organized at the his- for Tokyo Olympic Games tion for the India camp for the He has also illuminated the the Madhya Pradesh State Atorical shopping hub of the city, Gauhar Mahal. Organized by 2020. Olympics again was held in name of Madhya Pradesh by Archery Academy, started on Mrignayanee Emporium, Gauhar Mahal, the ten day exhibition Notably, the selection trial Jharkhand. 29 players from winning a gold medal in Mini the initiative of Yashodhara began here from Wednesday. The exhibition is all about handicraft was held at the Tata Sports the country participated in the National (Under 14). Raje Scindia, are doing excellent and handloom materials. The shopaholics are enjoying having a look Complex Jamshedpur, selection trials in which two Archery Academy player in international and national at the colourful and fizzy shades of the State. Other than the most Jharkhand for the Tokyo players from Madhya Pradesh Amit Kumar was selected as competitions and are making renowned dress materials of the State i.e. Chanderi and Maheshwari, Olympic Games from Archery Academy Jabalpur, Minister of Sports and Youth the state proud by winning one could find the huge collection of handloom materials made up November 23 to 27. Amit Kumar and Amit Yadav Welfare when he was selected medals. of jute, paper-mache and much more. Besides, ladies’ stuff is a major Amit Kumar, a talented participated and made it to the in the India Camp organized Players are undergoing part of this exotic shopping fair. As women love to buy stuff for their player from Madhya Pradesh top eight. Of these, Amit for Tokyo Olympics. training in archery under the houses they could not only buy decorative items but, imitation jew- State Archery Academy, stood Kumar came in the top 4 and Yashodhara Raje Scindia guidance of Chief Instructor of elleries for themselves.Also the dress materials is available in reg- third with a score of 2655 made his place in the India congratulated the player. She Madhya Pradesh State Archery ular Chanderi, Maheshwari and Kosa Silk features salwar suits, sarees, against 2880 points. did. On the camp of Olympics. said that our players are mak- Academy Ritchpal Singh running material and textiles were beautifully adorned with Bagh basis of outstanding perfor- Amit Kumar, trained at ing Madhya Pradesh proud by Salaria and Assistant print, Block print as well as Dabu print were presented beautifully mance, Amit Kumar has been Madhya Pradesh Archery #   #)   +5 +    & )  performing brilliantly at Instructors Ashok Kumar in vibrant colours.A huge crowd was noticed at the venue buying selected for the India Camp in Academy Jabalpur since the      )   national and international level. Yadav, Rashmi Singh and Ravi the trendy stuff put up at the fair. Featuring a different variety of Pune. It is noteworthy that year 2016, gave Madhya 2   #       Director Sports and Youth Pradhan. dress materials embedded with rare motifs attracted a huge crowd. ?*!. =*+) 5' 61!6+,%' * ;!11 ?%!

 88    -& The first prize was grabbed by Nainisha Dedhiya directed he fourth and last day of Indian film, 'Piraana'. Pandeli TVishwarang Film festival Kako's film 'The White sheets' started with Shruti Adhikari's grabbed second, and Seral Santoor Playing. The first ses- Murmu's 'Sondhayani' grabbed sion of the day was hosted by the third prize. Renowned cin- Sudeep Sohini.In the beginning ematographer, director and five of the programme, Shruti time national prize winner Adhikari mesmerized everyone director Rajendra Jaangle was with her santoor playing during the chairman of the Jury. Manglacharan. Following, pre- Accompanied by Film festi- sentation of films started. The val's Curator, film programmer first film to be showcased was, and Indi Cinema's promoter classic film ‘Gulzar’. This film is Mauli Singh, Dharma directed by Meghana Gulzar Productions creative executive along with literature Academy. Shreya Bhattacharya, senior The film is about the famous presented. Further, the master Cinema's inheritance’. In the end and also had a conversation journalist and Tagore film fes- lyricist Gulzar and how he class programme was joined by of the programme, specially with the host. Vishwarang's tival's director Vinay Upadhyay, brought changes to the world of Filmmaker and Archivist invited film 'The Immortals' was director Santosh Chaubey and Filmmaker Sandeep Sohani, Bollywood, Indian poetries and Shivendra Singh Dungrpur. presented. The programme con- co-director Siddhartha National award winning direc- song writing. Film producer, director and tinued with the closing cere- Chaturvedi along with Nitin tor Dinesh Yadav and !/& 0    O)
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Police went up, the commissioner of the stubble burning in the neigh- Now, a question arises as to how Government of India, the Delhi of DMRC’s Managing Director, association will not only achieve elhi Chief Minister Arvind personnel have been deployed East Delhi Municipal boring states, which leaves the did such a massive fire break out Metro Rail Corporation Dr Mangu Singh and other Obsolescence Management but DKejriwal has criticized in large numbers along the Corporation (EDMC) was asked people of Delhi choking. at the landfill area which covered (DMRC) and Central senior officials from both the will also add value in operations Haryana and Centre for stop- state's borders with Delhi as to appear before the “The air quality of Delhi had a large area with smoke and pol- Electronics Limited (CEL) organisations. meeting reliability & punctual- ping the farmers from protest- well. Environment Committee of the improved in the last 5-6 days, lution? ," he said."The sitting has signed a Memorandum of Under this MoU, both the ity of Metro rail systems. ing. Kejriwal on Thursday said The BJP-ruled Haryana Delhi Assembly to explain the mainly since the time the inci- been called to know the reason Understanding (MoU) on organisations will take up To take the project for- that preventing farmers from government has suspended bus reason behind the poor waste dents of stubble burning have behind the poor waste manage- Thursday for developing vari- indigenous development for ward, dedicated teams of holding peaceful demonstra- services to Punjab. management of the Corporation decreased in the neighboring ment of the EDMC, why the ous indigenous rail engineering mutual benefit under ‘Make in DMRC and CEL will work tions against the Centre's new The three laws -- the resulting in frequent related inci- states. However, a dreadful fire garbage continues to be dumped and system technologies. India’ initiative, for the activities together to inch towards the farm laws is absolutely wrong. Farmers (Empowerment and dents. Senior AAP leader and broke out at the garbage moun- on the landfill site, and who is The MoU was signed related to safety and security. concept of ‘Atmanirbhar Haryana put up road bar- Protection) Agreement of Price Chairperson of the Environment tain at the Ghazipur landfill, due responsible for the fire”. between CEL’s Chairman and Dr Mangu Singh termed Bharat’. ricades along its border with Assurance and Farm Services Punjab on Wednesday as farm- Act, 2020, the Farmers Produce ers in the adjoining state massed Trade and Commerce with their tractor-trailers for (Promotion and Facilitation) 5        (#O( 4   their "Delhi Chalo" march to Act, 2020, and the Essential protest against the laws. Water Commodities (Amendment) cannons were used at least Act 2020 -- took effect from    the farmers and that he should Amarinder said that it was a “sad lashed out at Capt Amarinder, Deception and Propaganda is also marching to Delhi?” twice to disperse them and September 27 after President stop playing “cheap politics in the irony” that the constitutional “I’ve said it earlier and I'm say- over - let the people see your real “As for endangering lives stop them from going to Delhi. Ram Nath Kovind's assent. unjab Chief Minister Capt time of pandemic”. right of farmers was being vio- ing it again, I'll leave politics if face. Please stop putting the during #COVID19, have you Taking to Twitter, the Delhi Protesting farmers have PAmarinder Singh on As the reports of Haryana lated on the Constitution Day. there'll be any trouble on the lives of people in danger during forgotten that it was @BJP4India chief minister said peaceful expressed apprehension that Thursday engaged in an ugly war police using force and water can- “Let them pass @mlkhattar ji, MSP - therefore, please stop the Corona pandemic. I urge you led central govt that pushed demonstration was a constitu- the Centre's farm laws would of words with his Haryana coun- nons to stop Punjab farmers don’t push them to the brink. Let inciting innocent farmers.” to not play with the lives of the through those #FarmLaws amid tional right of the farmers. pave the way for dismantling of terpart Manohar Lal Khattar from entering Haryana went them take their voice to Delhi In related tweet, Khattar people - atleast avoid cheap pol- the pandemic, uncaring about "All the three farming bills the minimum support price on a micro-blogging website, viral, Capt Amarinder took to peacefully,” he tweeted. accused Capt Amarinder for itics during the time of pan- the impact they'd have on our of the central government are system, leaving them at the Twitter, on the farmers’ ‘Delhi Twitter to point, “For nearly 2 At the same time, Capt not being serious and “running demic,” he said in another tweet. farmers? Why didn't you speak anti-farmer. Instead of with- "mercy" of big corporates. Chalo’ agitation. months, farmers have been Amarinder urged the BJP “to away from talks”. He tweeted, Minutes later, Capt out then @mlkhattar ji,” he said drawing them, farmers are The government has main- As Punjab Chief Minister protesting peacefully in Punjab direct their state governments “I’ve been trying to reach out to Amarinder hit back. “Shocked at in a related tweet. being prevented from holding tained that the farm laws will accused the BJP-led Haryana without any problem. Why is not to indulge in such strong- you for the last 3 days but sadly your response @mlkhattar ji. It's Rejecting Khattar’s charge peaceful demonstrations, water bring farmers better opportu- Government of “provoking” the Haryana govt provoking them by arm tactics against the farmers. you decided to stay unreachable the farmers who've to be con- that he was inciting farmers to canons are being used on them. nities and usher in new tech- farmers and violating their rights resorting to force? Don't the The hands that feed the nation - is this how serious you are for vinced on MSP, not me. You protest, Capt Amarinder, in an This is absolutely wrong. nologies in agriculture. by not allowing them to go to farmers have the right to pass deserve to be held, not pushed farmer's issues? You're only should've tried to talk to them officla statement, quipped as to Peaceful demonstrations are Farmers' protest: Vigil Delhi, Khattar reacted aggres- peacefully through a public high- aside”. tweeting and running away from before their #DilliChalo. And if why farmers from Haryana were their constitutional right," he stepped up in Delhi's border- sively saying that it was Capt way?” In a sharp reaction, Khattar, talks, Why?” you think I’m inciting farmers also marching to Delhi in that said in a tweet in Hindi. ing areas, vehicles being Amarinder who was “inciting” In a series of tweets, Capt in three back-to-back tweets, “Time for your Lies, then why are Haryana farmers case. The Haryana government checked. =*!' 51 !1 '*!. )" '!!6'% 1  *! !%*.  67(
 76      to strict observance of COVID Administrator directed officials 17 FOR PASSENGERS protocol, both in classes and hos- to be ready for storage, trans- Dr Amandeep Kang,  88    November 18, the highest till critical, shortage of ICU beds, ismissing the possibility of tels. However, the students will portation, distribution and Director Health Services said    date, Delhi registered its high- unfavourable weather and ris- Dimposing a night curfew in be directed to concentrate on planned vaccination of people, that mobile testing teams are sta- est single-day spike of 8,593 ing pollution are among the the city, the Chandigarh online teaching, rather than once it is made available. tioned at ISBT-17 for free testing t least 2,455 deaths due to cases on November 11. factors experts attribute to the Administration on Thursday physical classes. Adviser Manoj Parida said of the passengers coming from Acoronavirus have been On Thursday, Delhi had spike in Covid-19 deaths in enhanced the fine to Rs 1000 for Badnore directed the that there will be no night cur- outside. reported in the national Capital recorded 7,546 cases, followed Delhi, health experts have said. not wearing a mask. Administration to ensure that few in Chandigarh. However, the She said that they have test- since October 28, when the by 6,608 on Friday, 5,879 on Amid a spurt in the infec- With an aim to battle the COVID protocol is followed in closing time of bars, restau- ed 13,687 COVID samples in daily rise in infections breached Saturday, 6,746 on Sunday, tion tally in the city, Delhi Chief resurgence in COVID-19 cases, public gatherings like marriages, rants, clubs etc. will be reviewed about ten days, out of which the mark of 5,000 cases for the 4,454 on Monday, 6,224 on Minister Arvind Kejriwal had the Administration took a series social events etc. in the next meeting, in case of a 1,131 were found positive. She first time. Tuesday, 5,246 on Wednesday Wednesday requested experts of decisions including enhancing He also directed stricter surge in number of COVID also mentioned that 3,312 Amid a surge in Covid-19 and 5475 on Thursday accord- to audit Covid-19 death cases the fine for not wearing a mask, enforcement of COVID proto- cases. patients were tested in flu clin- cases and deaths, 91 more ing to the government data. and suggest measures to reduce intensifying testing in crowded col in places like Mandi in The health officials have ics. fatalities on Thursday pushed The total number of coro- fatalities in the national capital. places and stricter enforcement Sector 26, ISBT, Railway Station, been asked to intensify corona She also mentioned that the city's total death toll due to navirus cases in Delhi climbed Health Minister Satyender Jain of COVID protocols in public Parks, Sukhna Lake, Rock checking and testing in crowd- 17,922 houses have been checked the disease to 8,811. November 22 and 23, and 109 to 551262 on Thursday, of on Wednesday claimed the places. Garden and other market places, ed places like ISBT, Sector-26 for Dengue and till date, 229 The city reported 98 deaths fatalities on November 24, which 503717 have recovered national capital reported the The decisions were taken where crowding takes place. He Mandi, Railway Station, Sukhna cases have been detected this on November 19, 118 on according to official data. from the virus, the data shows. "least fatality per million" pop- during a review meeting held by further asked the UT Police Lake, Rock Garden and crowd- year. In PGIMER, 4,834 tests November 20, 111 on While 131 Covid-19 relat- Late hospital admissions lead- ulation amongst all four metro Punjab Governor and UT Department and Deputy ed market areas, he said. were conducted, out of which November 21, 121 each on ed deaths were recorded on ing to Covid-19 cases turning cities in the country. Administrator VP Singh Commissioner to go for stricter Recently, the UT Health 606 found positive. GMCH-32 Badnore on Thursday.The city punishment of COVID viola- Department had issued an advi- has tested 2,680 COVID sam- has so far recorded more than tions. sory stating that the residents ples, out of which 165 were 17000 positive cases. The fine for not wearing a should avoid travelling to high found positive. During the meeting, the face mask in public places has risk zones like New Delhi and Notably, for the test by real- Administration decided to give been increased from Rs 500 to Rs NCR region unless unavoidable time polymerase chain reaction a go ahead for classroom teach- 1000.Till date, 27,878 challans because their probability of get- (RT-PCR) method, the labs are ing in Medical College-32 from have been issued against people, ting infected increases substan- now charging Rs 900 instead of December 5 for the students. who violated COVID protocols tially when they are in these high earlier cost of Rs 1,200. For rapid Apart from this, coaching insti- in the city. risk zones. antigen tests, the rates have been tutions will be permitted to On preparation for COVID- fixed at Rs 500, down from Rs open from December 1, subject 19 vaccination, the MOBILE TESTING AT ISBT- 650. ! &,!/7 #
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CCentral paramilitary forces cases with a tally of 996. cases from Wednesday, even 11,714 from Karnataka, 11,655 energy deployment plans for “In the last six years, we stand at a little below five per-    The Sashastra Seema Bal ix States Maharashtra, Delhi, though it remained below 5 from Tamil Nadu, 8,720 from the next decade,” he said, increased our installed renew- cent with just over 2,300 cases ? (SSB) has reported 5,235 cases SWest Bengal, Rajasthan and lakh for the 16th consecutive Delhi, 8,172 from West Bengal, adding that these are likely to able energy capacity by two out of about 48,500 infected including 4,987 cured patients, Uttar Pradesh besides Kerala day. 7,644 from Uttar Pradesh, generate business prospects and half times,” he said. “Our personnel in their ranks. The & (  13 casualties and 235 active accounted for more than half of The active cases comprise 6,962 from Andhra Pradesh, of the order of around USD 20 annual renewable energy percentage of deaths in the cases. the 44,489 fresh cases of the 4.88 per cent of the total case- 4,684 from Punjab and 3,906 billion per year. capacity addition has been Forces till so far is just 0.37 per-   &( (; The Indo-Tibetan Border Covid-19 reported in the last 24 load, the data stated. from Gujarat. “Today, India’s renewable exceeding that of coal-based cent.    ( Police (ITBP) has reported hours with the Southern State According to ICMR, over The Ministry stressed that power capacity is the fourth thermal power since 2017.” Out of a total of 48,434 4,521 cases of which 4,303: topping the list taking the tally 13.59 crore samples have been more than 70 per cent of the largest in the world. It is grow- Even when it was not infected personnel in the para- ?A$ ; ; patients have been cured, 12 to 92,66,705, while the death tested for Covid-19 till deaths occurred due to ing at the fastest speed among affordable, investments were military forces, as many as personnel died and there are toll climbed to 1,35,223 with November 25, with 10,90,238 comorbidities. all major countries,” he said. made in renewable energy. 45,916 persons (94.80 per cent) only 320 are active cases currently 206 active cases. 524 new fatalities. samples being tested on Kerala leads the fatalities Renewable energy capac- Now, investments and scale have been cured and 181 (0.37 presently. The National Disaster The Union Health Wednesday. tally with 6,491 new Covid-19 ity will rise to 220 GW by 2022 are bringing costs down, he per cent) men succumbed to Likewise, BSF reported Response Force (NDRF) Ministry said that 60.50 per The 524 new fatalities cases registered in a span of 24 from the current 136 Giga said. the disease. About 4.82 per cent 13,747 cases of which 13,153 reported 628 cases of infection cent of the 524 latest fatalities include 99 from Delhi, 65 hours, while Maharashtra has Watts (GW), he added. Noting that in the last six of the total infected persons are have recuperated and 43 of which 608 patients have are concentrated in six States from Maharashtra, 51 from reported 6,159 new cases fol- Renewable energy capac- years, India has been travel- active at present. patients died due to Covid-19 been cured, one personnel died and Union territories—Delhi, West Bengal, 42 from lowed by Delhi with 5,246 new ity at present is about 36 per ling on an unparalleled jour- The Central Reserve Police disease. As many as 551 and only 19 men are active. Maharashtra, West Bengal, Haryana, 31 from Punjab, 29 cases. Delhi with 99 deaths cent of India’s total electricity ney, Modi said, “we are Force (CRPF) reported 14,016 patients continue to be active The National Security Haryana, Punjab and Uttar from Uttar Pradesh and 26 reported the maximum new generating capacity. expanding our generation cases of Covid-19 infection. in the BSF ranks. Guards (NSG) reported 324 Pradesh. from Kerala. fatalities. Maharashtra saw a Modi said that after the capacity and network to Out of this, 13 623 personnel The Central Industrial cases of infection including The recoveries surged to A total of 1,35,223 deaths fatality count of 65 followed by success of Production Linked ensure every citizen of India who contracted the disease Security Force (CISF) report- 309 cured patients, zero casu- 86.79 lakh while Covid-19 reported so far in the country West Bengal with 51 deaths, Incentives (PLI) in electronics has access to electricity to have been cured, 73 personnel ed a total of 9,963 cases of alty and just 15 active cases active caseload has risen to includes 46,748 from the Ministry said. manufacturing, “we have unlock his full potential”. succumbed to the disease and infection. The number patients now. ) *+ 
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The Minister said, NH lane, Agra-Aligarh 81 km 4- would result in enhanced under CTH 95030030 instead plaza agreements from stamp Gadkari said, about 3700 works of 2,900 km worth Rs lane, Agra-Jalesar 87 km 2- socio-economic conditions of of CTH 93039000 and also, duty in the State. He also asked km NH length worth Rs 65,000 crore will be complet- lane with paved shoulders, the locality. These will improve there was undervaluation of for expediting land acquisition 42,000 crore has been added in ed in the current year in UP. Shahjahanpur-Hardoi- the transport of agricultural the goods in violation of the for developing National Uttar Pradesh in the last six Another 1100 km length of Rs Lucknow 270 km 2-4 lane, goods and access to greater Import Policy as mandated in Highways, as is being done in years. “Today, there are over 14,000 crore are targeted to be Raibareli-Prayagraj 105 km markets, thereby reducing the the Compulsory Customs some of the States. 11,389 kms of NHs in the awarded this year. Further, 4-lane widening, and cost of goods and services. Requirements (CCRs), there- The Minister also request- State, and roads worth Rs 1.3 DPRs are under preparation Lucknow-Kanpur-Karvi- These will also create easy and by causing the pecuniary ed the State Government to lakh crore are being con- for 3500 km length at a cost of Chhatarpur-Sagar 335 km for speedy access to health care advantage to the importer and consider halving the Utility structed in UP,” the Minister about Rs 50,000 crore, he UP-MP connectivity. and emergency services. In a loss to the Government of Shifting Supervision Charge said. said.The Minister said, NH Union Minister of State for nutshell, after completion of India,” the agency said, adding from 5 percent to 2.5 percent He informed that as much works amounting to Rs two RTH Gen (Retd) Dr V K the above projects, there will investigation is continuing. on the lines being done by as Rs 26,000 crore have been lakh crore are being under- Singh said, the projects, on be a quantum jump in the     cials said. The accused persons other States. He called for disbursed towards land acqui- taken in UP. completion, will provide faster development of tourism, eco- A case was registered include CS Pavan, Deputy quick disbursal of land acqui- sition cost in the State during Gadkari informed that and hassle-free inter-state and nomic and international con- he CBI has registered a case against Deputy Commissioner Commissioner, KSN Reddy, sition compensation for expe- last three years. He said, construction of 133 km 4-lane inter-district connectivity, and nectivity of this region. Finally, Tagainst Deputy of Customs and others includ- Appraiser Group, Gangadhar diting the NH projects in the upgradation and development Greenfield project worth Rs will be a major stride towards it will give impetus to the GDP Commissioner of Customs CS ing Appraiser Group, Appraiser Goud, Appraiser Shed, State. of NHs will improve connec- 3652 crore between Ghazipur- strengthening tourism sector of the State. Pavan and others and con- Shed, Examiner Shed and pri- Santosh Anaji Shelar, The Union Minister was tivity to all the districts and Ballia-Mazhighat is under of the State. The new projects Chief Minister Yogi ducted searches on Wednesday vate persons, the CBI said in a Appraiser Shed, Lalit Singha, speaking after virtually inau- major cities of the State. consideration. DPR is also will provide better connectiv- Adityanath also addressed the at eight places including statement. Examiner Shed, Amit Kumar, gurating and laying the foun- Gadkari said, CRF works being prepared for the 98 km ity, fast and safe movement of event. He said the people of Mumbai, Pune and Delhi at the “It was alleged that said Examiner Shed, dation stones of 16 National worth Rs 15,439 have been 4-lane Prayagraj Ring road traffic to various tourist places, UP are indebted to the Centre premises of public servants Customs officials while post- Sagar K Pitalwar Highway projects with a total sanctioned since 2014 in the costing Rs 7,000 crore. It will historical places and religious for having prioritized it for and private persons including ed at Air Cargo Complex, (Importer), Proprietor of Balaji length of over 500 kms worth State. He said, Rs 4628 crore be made in 3 phases, under the places in the entire State. They development. He said the new Importer & Custom Broker. Sahar, Mumbai during 2016- Automotives Solutions, Vinay Rs 7477 crore in Uttar Pradesh have been released till last year first phase, a 27 km Greenfield are likely to generate large roads will be a boon for the The searches yielded 9 17 entered into a conspiracy Singh, proprietor of Ocean today. The event was presided under the scheme, while bypass from Dandupur to number of employment and people as these will provide lakh (approximately) and with others including propri- Waves (Custom Broker) and by the Chief Minister Yogi another over Rs 287 crore was Sansor will be constructed at self-employment opportuni- all-weather connectivity in incriminating documents, offi- etors of private companies unknown persons. Adityanath, in the presence of sanctioned in the current year a cost of Rs 2,500 crore. This ties to the unskilled, semi- the State. "
 
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Allahabad High Court order NGT-appointed committee, ADelhi over new farm laws, across the country. through its offline modules.” 12 per cent increase in case find- urged for a joint collaborative On November 4, the top refusing to quash the FIR and to Rs 500 crore as a means of Union agriculture minister This was stated by Union The ambitious NDHM was ing under National Tuberculosis platform where all the partners court had reserved the verdict dismissing its plea. “creating deterrence”. Narendra Singh Tomar on Health Minister Dr Harsh unveiled by PrimeMinister Elimination Program in 2018 could join hands and forces on the plea saying as to why The high court had said The auto maker, however, had Thursday appealed to farmers Vardhan after he took stock of Narendra Modi on August 15 and 2019 respectively. In private together in elimination of the investigation should not that whether a cheat device said that it did not violate the to stop the protest and invited the implementation of the flag- under which every Indian will sector, there is 77 per cent Tuberculosis by 2025 from the go on in the case. was installed in the vehicles is BS-IV norms and that the test them for talks on December 3 ship health protection mis- get a health ID that will ease increase in the notification from country. A ‘cheat’ or ‘defeat device’ a matter of investigation and results were based on “on to resolve differences. sion, Ayushman Bharat - access to medical services. The 3.8 lakhs in 2017 to 6.8 lakh in He also highlighted the is a software installed in auto it cannot be interfered with by road testings” for which there Appealing the farmers to not Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya National Health Authority 2019. However, Covid-19 is importance of strong political engines to manipulate pollu- the court on an erroneous were no prescribed standards. agitate, the Union agriculture Yojana(AB PM-JAY) and (NHA), the apex agency throwing spanner in the gov- and administrative commitment tion emission tests. interpretation of the interim Volkswagen India had in minister assured that the talk National Digital Health responsible for the implemen- ernment’s efforts to contain the from all States/UT Governments. Volkswagen was accused of order of the top court. December 2015 announced will have a positive outcome. Mission (NDHM). tation of Ayushman Bharat TB. “Partners can take a lead in gal- the malpractice globally a few The top court had earlier the recall of 3,23,700 lakh “I want to appeal to our “The NDHM will digital- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya “At a time, when Covid is vanizing political commitment years ago. restrained the Centre from vehicles in India to fix the farmer brothers to not agitate. ize healthcare by creating a Yojana (ABPMJAY), has been taking prioritised attention, we from the various political lead- During the hearing the taking any “coercive” step emission software after ARAI We are ready to talk about country-wide digital health given the mandate by the gov- should not lose the sight of the ers locally”, he pointed out. The automobile maker argued that against the company for non- conducted tests on some issues and resolve differences. ecosystem that will enable ernment to design, build, roll- goal to eliminate TB by 2025. Minister also asserted the need in December, 2015 the com- submission of Rs 500 crore models and found that their I am sure that our dialogue will patients to store, access and out and implement the NDHM Advocacy and engagement are a to address stigma in a huge way plaint was made in the fine imposed by the NGT for on-road emissions were 1.1 have a positive result,” Tomar consent to share their health in the country. way to move forward, Dr Harsh “as it is one of the biggest bar- National Green Tribunal damaging environment times to 2.6 times higher said. “The new farm laws were records with doctors and health The health ID will contain Vardhan, Union Health Minister riers and hinders people from (NGT) and in March, 2019 a through use of “cheat device” than the applicable BS-IV the need of the hour. In the facilities of their choice,” said information about medical said as he called for a Jan coming forward for reporting the penalty was imposed on it in its diesel cars in India. norms. coming time, it’s going to bring the Minister. The six union ter- data, prescriptions and diag- Andolan- a People’s Movement diseases and availing of the which was stayed by the apex The green panel had The automobile giant had revolutionary changes. We have ritories where the mission was nostic reports and summaries to combat the deadly disease. treatment.” Rajesh Bhushan, court. directed the car maker to admitted to the use of ‘defeat spoken at the secretary level in rolled out through a pilot of previous discharge from “The fight against TB needs Secretary, (Health) noted that the An FIR was also deposit the amount within device’ in 11 million diesel Punjab to dispel wrong notions launch are Chandigarh, hospitals for ailments. The to be made into a Jan Andolan, aim is to leverage the capacity of lodged in UP and the compa- two months with Central engine cars sold in the US, of our farmer brothers there. Ladakh, Dadra and Nagar mission is expected to bring a people’s movement. An effec- UN agencies, international bod- ny moved the high court seek- Pollution Control Board. Europe and other global mar- We will talk on December 3,” Haveli and Daman and Diu, efficiency and transparency in tive communication strategy is ies, NGOs and all other part- ing its quashing, it said. The tribunal had kets to manipulate emission he added. “I’m sure that our Puducherry, Andaman and healthcare services in the coun- needed which would focus on nership to work toward eradi- The apex court passed enhanced the compensation test results. dialogue will have a positive Nicobar Islands and try. reaching the maximum popula- cating the disease. the order on the appeal filed amount of Rs 171.34 crore, result,” Tomar added.     !"#!$!$  0

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It tells                 The founders were fairly optimistic Indians. non-representative because a majority today. you, most importantly, that the criticism         They framed a Constitution that wasn’t just ahead of its members were Hindus and mem- But before we hold the Constitution of the Constitution is misplaced and -           (   of its time but was also a positive and radical inter- bers of the INC, too. It was also argued responsible for all that pervades in our that the failure of those who are respon-          !83$   vention in the Indian political scene. For instance, that a colonial mindset prevailed in the socio-political landscape today, let’s sible to ensure its sanctity does not              # it abolished untouchability, made it unconstitu- Assembly whereby it followed a cut- take a step back and understand the role necessarily mean the failure of the text tional for anyone to be granted titles and made copy-paste model of framing the that this text is and was supposed to be itself.                 a provision for affirmative action for those who Constitution. The legal shortcomings playing in democracies like the one that The Indian Constitution is a living                had been historically marginalised by society. It rest on the argument that the Assembly’s exists in our country. Constitutions are document and it is going to survive and     #           ( granted universal adult suffrage to everyone, irre- functioning was against the State paper inherently symbolic documents and all will continue to stand for those who are                spective of their religion, caste, creed, gender or and the Indian Independence Act of that they do is reflect the minds and vulnerable, downtrodden and have     *    (       race and ensured a fundamental right to equal- 1947. Many also felt that the Assembly hearts of the people. This is not to say been historically sidelined by a cacoph-              ( ity to every citizen of this country. laid the foundations for a non-secular that they include all that is not moral- onic Parliament. Let’s promise to shape               *     ( All this at a time when the world was still not India. However, there is no doubt that ly permissible. Constitutional texts a nation that aims to build on from                   ( ready to accept these changes. For example, in the these criticisms had little to no bearing assert and reiterate the dreams that a where the founders left off.      -      J S  US, despite it being one of the oldest constitution- on the sanctity of the document. One- nation saw for itself. (The writer is from the National Law /       0 al Republics around the world, it was only in 1954 half of the Constitutions across the Seventy one years ago, our founders University, Visakhapatnam) &'   (     

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ment of up to 10 years, extending the was usually filed by the family or the a gimmick, intended to divert public Shakti Vahini vs. Union of India other populist governments have proposed period of maximum punish- father of the woman alleging that the attention from the steep decline in case (2018), the Arumugam Servai vs. done in the past. It seeks to divert pub- ment for the alleged offence from the woman/daughter had been duped India’s economy, appalling rise in State of Tamil Nadu case (2011), Lata lic attention and create a bogeyman, five years announced earlier. There is and hoodwinked, and/or abducted child malnourishment, steep rise in Singh vs. State of UP case (2006), and resorting to gimmicks and stunts. also a requirement to take the District and forced to marry by a man from a prices of foodstuff and fuel, continu- in the recent Division Bench decision “Love jihad” is the latest one (the ear- Magistrate’s permission for converting different religion. But when I sum- ing farmers’ distress, rapes, acid of the Allahabad High Court, held lier ones being abrogation of Article to marry in UP. The Haryana moned the woman (and I was satis- attacks, rise in other crimes, corrup- inter-religious marriages valid. 370, the Citizenship Amendment Act Government, too, is proposing to fied that she was above 18 years of age) tion, pollution, major issues on the But the big question is how many and so on.) bring a law against it. she invariably told me that she had country’s borders vis-a-vis the stand- of such marriages take place in the This bogey has the advantage of ( ; - (( ( - 1 -  )( 73 The expressions “love jihad” and married the young man of her own off with China and frequent skirmish- country? In India’s population of 138 further polarising society on religious ;= ( ; > “forced conversion” are vague and free will and there was no coercion. es with Pakistan. Amid all these crore people, one can count them on lines, which admirably serves some liable to any number of interpreta- It is alleged by Right wing ele- pressing issues of national importance, one’s fingertips. So it is not that vested interests and also translates into *! '' ' '*!. !% here is a lot of talk of “love jihad” tions. India is largely a conservative ments that “love jihad” is different a false narrative and hue and cry has hordes of Hindu girls or women votes for others. It gives a handle to %**!5'6*1! 15 *)21'% these days in the country. The country, and most parents want their from love marriage. According to been created that young women are from other communities are clamour- vigilante groups to harass and attack TUttar Pradesh (UP) children (particularly women) to them, a love marriage takes place deceived, enticed and forcibly convert- ing to tie the knot with Muslim men. couples. “Honour killings”, which are 21%,6  !'6' 1 Government has approved an marry within their own religion. So, because the couple genuinely love each ed to Islam for marriage. There may It is not as if such marriages are threat- already a menace, will become more "''2 '
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It should form also gone through a great deal of a key aspect of restaurant training transformation, keeping in mind including vocabulary and measures the new normal. used by the industry such as “clin- During the pandemic, as ically clean” and “sanitised clean- schools and colleges were shut, it ing”. There is also a need for had pushed educators to redesign developing newer technologies, the mechanism of imparting which can help the students in N ( > ( lessons. ‘Digital learning’ emerged being safe in their training proce- as a saviour to many, and it is no dure.  > =; ; longer limited to just online class- Providing guests with con- -   (  ( es but also the entire content has tact-less services, especially during been curated to make it suitable for food servicing and preparation is   (  remote learning with the help of very important. To ensure proto- technology. cols and social distancing are ;= (> Hospitality is a service business being followed, the whole kitchen & ( ;8 ( ; rounders with training in front and advisable for culinary schools to problems, including anxiety and learning, which focusses on the and irrespective of the digital area can be divided into smaller back management of restaurants, adopt short term courses which depression. We all know that hos- concept of applicability of new endeavours, the human touch can- segments — critical operation ?( (( operations, guest relations and gives the students the required pitality is one of the most challeng- learnings which are relatable, dri- not be replaced. The pandemic has area, non-critical area and pre- kitchen operations. know-how of all segments which ing industries, and to work in these ven by results and are extremely left an impact on hospitality edu- preparation area. We also need to ;( (;  With changing times, high is needed in today’s times. stiff times, it is crucial for one to interactive. This step is much cation as well, hence, it is of para- educate students on usage of 100 A? ;  touch points such as no contact There needs to be an increased be mentally fit. Hence, it would be needed in hospitality education. mount importance that the cur- ppm chlorine for sanitising non- services, the preparations using focus on digital courses as well, a wise idea to include mental The time has come for the educa- riculum be updated with the vegetarian items and 50 ppm chlo- ( ( hygienic cookery utensils, new which can help the students ven- health training and exercises in the tors to stand against all odds, changing times. The overall indus- rine for vegetarian items, cost SOPs while guest room making, ture into a space beyond hospital- curriculum. keep the momentum going and try is heading towards a change, management during crises period  ( ; front desk operations while main- ity. The services industry is large, It has indeed become crucial always keep the smile alive no mat- which the educators also eventu- and shift towards self-service fea-  ( taining social distancing guidelines and with the right kind of training, for the curriculum to go through ter what the situation is. ally need to adopt. They are the pil- tures via latest technologies. need to be included in the curricu- the students can opt for courses in complete rework to operate in the To sum up, if you are a student lars who shall be training the COVID-19 has highlighted & ( = lum. It is crucial for educators to sales and marketing, customer new normal. There should be a who aspires to walk on this road, workforce of the future, and hence, how quickly the demand for online =   make sure a holistic understanding relationships and reputation man- special emphasis on how to work my advice would be to toughen need to keep students abreast with ordering accelerated, and kitchens of not only core revenue operations agement as well. under crisis, since the pandemic is yourself up, both physically and the latest changes in the industry, are getting smaller in order to fol- >  O but the understanding of allied Last, but not the least, the third far from over. The workforce of mentally. The focus should be on and evolution of industry require- low social distancing norms. With departments such as revenue man- aspect is mental training. As the tomorrow shall be trained to work developing your skills as this can ments. The one size fits all solu- practically every restaurant adopt- agement, audits should be given to country continues to battle against under situations that warrant to act be a challenging profession. tions are things of the past. For sus- ing some form of online food the students. They should be able the novel Coronavirus, there is a out of their comfort zone. The pan- (The writer is the senior exec- tained growth in the hospitality delivery, it is important for culi- to connect the dots and make the growing crisis among young adults demic has propelled us to move utive chef at The Ashok Hotel, industry, there are three pillars that nary students to emerge as all- best out of each situation. It is also struggling with mental health towards adopting a format of new New Delhi.)

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Real Madrid. the best players all the time but visitors who have been asked City in qualifying for the last 16 Marc Roca was sent Eden Hazard gave whoever he is going to replace not train in quarantine and with two group games to spare, off for Bayern, but they the visitors an early him, possibly Mayank, he has issued a “final warning”. while Liverpool went down to have a maximum 12 lead from the penalty been in great form as well. So A jumbo 53-strong Pakistan defeat and Marseille are now points and are guaranteed spot at San Siro for his you take away a lot of experi- squad, led by Babar Azam, the owners of an unwanted to advance as Group A first Champions ence but you also bring in arrived in New Zealand on record. winners, while Atletico League goal in a Real another quality player.” Tuesday and is serving a On a night when clubs Madrid sit second but shirt, and Vidal was Finch was Virat Kohli’s mandatory 14-day quarantine marked news of the death of continue to toil in Europe sent off before the teammate at Royal Challengers period as per Covid-19 proto- Diego Maradona by holding a this season after being break after seeing two  ;> > Bangalore during the IPL and col. minute’s silence in memory of held 0-0 at home by Lokomotiv yellow cards for dissent in was asked if he noticed in “Two of these six results the Argentine before all Moscow. quick succession. ustralian skipper Aaron weaknesses in India skipper’s have been deemed ‘historical’; Champions League games,  "      P  Pep Guardiola’s City earli- A Rodrygo shot went in off AFinch on Thursday said game. four have been confirmed as Bayern eased to a record- er secured progress as Phil Achraf Hakimi in the second India have enough quality in “He doesn’t have too many new,” NZC said in a statement extending 15th straight win in front on the hour mark before Ajax go to Liverpool next Foden swept in from a Raheem half to make it 2-0, and Real are their ODI squad to replace a to be honest. If you look at his without revealing the names of the competition. German international Robin week. Sterling back-heel to secure a now on course to qualify from great batsman like Rohit record it is second to none. We the players who have tested pos- Six-time European cham- Gosens got the second goal. For Bayern, Lewandowski 1-0 win away to Olympiakos in Group B after losing 3-2 at Sharma, who is back home have to keep looking get him itive for the dreaded virus. pions Liverpool are not yet sure “A deserved defeat in a dif- scored the opener just before Greece, their fourth win out of home to Shakhtar Donetsk in nursing a hamstring injury. out. When you go away from All six members of the of progressing to the next ficult game,” was how Liverpool half-time at an empty Allianz four in Group C. their first game. The in-form Mayank that and look to contain play- squad will be moved to the round after going down 2-0 to manager Jurgen Klopp Arena, his 14th goal of the sea- Second-place Porto are on Shakhtar lost 4-0 to Agarwal is likely to open with ers you can sort of miss a trick quarantine arm of a managed Atalanta at Anfield. summed up the game. son and also his 71st altogeth- the brink of joining them in Borussia Moenchengladbach, Shikhar Dhawan in Rohit’s there,” Finch said. isolation facility. Pakistan are Three weeks after beating Liverpool are top of Group er in the Champions League, qualifying after a 2-0 win at with Lars Stindl scoring a absence in the ODI series. “There are not too many here for three T20 the same side 5-0 in Italy, D on nine points, two points leaving him level with Real Marseille, which was the penalty and Nico Elvedi, Breel “He is obviously a great chinks in his armour, he is Internationals and two Tests. 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