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P-5 P-8 P-11 BORDER ISSUE WITH CHINA CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS SITUATION: MANMOHAN New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) at the Line of Actual Control in by Prime Minister Narendra by the PMO. Singh said the calating further,” said Singh. Manmohan Singh. He was Former Prime Minister Man- Ladakh is a full blown crisis, Modi briefed the CWC on the Prime Minister should know Manmohan Singh in his state- criticising Modi’s statement mohan Singh, echoing the Manmohan Singh said: “The border situation.Manmohan the implication of his words. ment on Monday said: “We at the all-party meeting on party view on China in the crisis on the border, which if Singh on Monday slammed “The Prime Minister cannot remind the Government that Friday and later clarifi cation Congress Working Commit- not tackled fi rmly, can lead to the Prime Minister on the Chi- allow them to use his words disinformation is no substi- by the PMO on June 15 night’s tee (CWC) meeting, said if the a serious situation.” Former nese transgression accusing as a vindication of their posi- tute for diplomacy or decisive violent face-off between the matter is not tackled properly it Defence Minister A.K. Antony him of delivering “disinformation and must ensure that all leadership.” “The truth can- Indian and Chinese sides in can lead to a serious situation. and Leader of Opposition Gh- tion” following Modi’s state- organs of the Government not be suppressed by having Galwan Valley that led to the Endorsing party chief Sonia ulam Nabi Azad, who attend- ment in the all-party meet- work together to tackle this pliant allies spout comforting death of 20 Indian soldiers, in- Gandhi’s view that the face-off ed the all-party meeting called ing and the later clarifi cation crisis and prevent it from es- but false statements,” added cluding a commanding offi cer. Why is PM backing China, OVER 72% TRUST MODI ON MATTERS OF NATIONAL SECURITY not India? asks Rahul New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) people have no trust at all.Trust that the soldiers “taught a les- Amid border tensions between in Modi was visible across geog- son” to those eyeing Indian ter- tion that they occupied India and China, a survey re- raphies, income and education ritory.In the survey, a question -- no Indian land. The vealed that more than 70 per cent levels as well as caste and ethnic “How much trust do you have on Chinese can’t be per- of people across the country trust identities. PM Narendra Modi on the matter mitted to get away with Prime Minister Narendra Modi The survey comes amid border of national security” -- was asked this unacceptable usur- on matters of national security. tensions between India and Chi- to the respondents. pation of our land.” According to the latest IANS na which took a violent turn last The survey revealed that peo- Rahul said everything CVoter Snap Poll, 72.6 per cent week when the troops of the two ple above the age of 60, those needs to be done to en- have faith in handling of the nations clashed in Galwan Valley with lower education, higher in- sure that sacrifi ce of our situation by the Prime Minis- in Ladakh, leading to the death come and male population have martyrs is not in vain. ter to a “great extent”, 16.2 per of 20 Indian soldiers, including a massive trust on the Prime Min- “One reason why Chi- cent have confidence to “some commanding officer.Pursuant to that the issue of India’s sover- ister on the matter of the coun- na has acted is a com- extent”, while 11.2 per cent that, the Prime Minister asserted eignty is supreme. Modi also said try’s security. plete and total failure of our foreign policy. The established institution- OVER 60% FEEL WITH INCREASE OF 14,933 CASES, INDIA’S COVID˨19 New Delhi, June 23 China says it’s not In- al structure of diplo- (IANS) Congress leader dian land. PM has pub- macy has been demol- INDIA HASN'T COUNT STANDS AT 4,40,215 Rahul Gandhi in his licly supported China’s ished by the PM. Our GIVEN A second tweet of the claim. Why is PM back- relations with our once 14,011 deaths have been recorded due to the infection so far in the country. day has again attacked ing China and not India friendly neighbours 'BEFITTING Prime Minister Naren- and our army?” lie in tatters. Our time remains the worst-affected dra Modi and alleged BJP has attacked Ra- tested relationship with REPLY' TO CHINA by the infection so far in that India is negotiat- hul Gandhi for criticis- our traditional allies has the country. ing to get its own land ing the government. been interrupted,” add- New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The state’s count in- back while accusing the In the CWC meet Ra- ed Rahul.He suggested A majority of Indians don’t cludes 61,807 active, 67,706 Prime Minister of pub- hul Gandhi said, “China that “India should build think the government has cured, discharged patients licly supporting China’s has brazenly occupied a good relationship given a “befi tting reply” to while 6,283 deaths have claims.Rahul Gandhi our territory. PM has with the US and other China, in wake of the recent been reported due to the tweeted “China took destroyed our position countries and must also violent border clash that saw infection so far. our land. India is ne- and betrayed our army maintain good relations 20 Indian soldiers martyred, New Delhi, June 23 Meanwhile, the national gotiating to get it back. by accepting their posi- with its old friends.” as per the IANS-CVoter Snap (IANS) With an increase capital’s confi rmed corona- Poll on China. of 14,933 new cases and Family Welfare (MoHFW), sand plus cases registered virus cases reached 62,655. 312 deaths in the last 24 14,011 deaths have been on Sunday.The count 2,233 deaths have been INDIA PUSHES RUSSIA TO SPEED UP hours, India’s COVID-19 recorded due to the infec- includes 1,78,014 active reported in Delhi due to the count reached 4,40,215 on tion so far in the country. cases, and 2,48,190 cured/ infection so far. DEFENCE CONTRACTS Tuesday.According to the The rise in confi rmed cases discharged/migrated pa- Tamil Nadu has re- latest update by the Union today is lower than the tients.Maharashtra with ported 62,087 cases so far Ministry of Health and highest spike of 15 thou- 1,35,796 confi rmed cases with toll increased to 794. INDIA ASKS PAK TO REDUCE ITS HIGH COVID˨19: In the survey, with a sam- COMMISSION STAFF STRENGTH BY 50% TELANGANA ple size of 10,000, to the query: “Do you think that Indian New Delhi/Islam- cials indulged in actions RECORDS 879 government has taken suit- abad, June 23 (IANS) In that were not in confor- able steps to give China a be- a strong diplomatic of- mity with their privileged NEW CASES, fi tting reply?”, 60.2 per cent of fensive, the government status in the High Com- the respondents replied: “No, on Tuesday decided to mission, Pakistan has China still hasn’t got a befi t- reduce the staff of Paki- in parallel engaged in a THREE DEATHS New Delhi, June 23 the modalities of speed Foreign Ministry spokes- ting reply.” stan's High Commission sustained campaign to (IANS) Defence Minis- up various defense con- man Zhao Lijian said at The remaining 39.8 per in India by 50 per cent, intimidate the offi cials ON TUESDAY ter Rajnath Singh and tracts. “The partners a regular news briefi ng cent, however, believes that in view of their espionage of the Indian High Com- New Cases in Telangana on his team are in Russia’s agreed to strengthen Tuesday in Beijing. the Indian government has activities and links with mission in Islamabad Tuesday: 879 capital Moscow to attend multifaceted ties between Russian Foreign Minis- given a “befi tting reply”. terror groups. from carrying out their Cases from GHMC areas on World War II Victory Day the two countries,” the ter Sergei Lavrov hosted Respondents, cutting India will reciprocally legitimate diplomatic Tuesday: 652 celebrations as well as Indian mission stated on the virtual trilateral meet- across age, religion, educa- reduce its own presence functions.The govern- Cases from Medchal on Tues- speed up various defence Tuesday. ing with China’s Wang Yi tion or social strata, believe in Islamabad to the same lated to the Pakistan High ment pointed out the day: 112 Cases from Rangareddy on contracts, including the Also India and China’s and India’s S. Jaishankar. that China has not got a proportion. The decision Commission. recent case of the two Tuesday: 64 S-400 missile defence foreign ministers met After the meeting he said, befi tting reply from India. is to be implemented in India has repeatedly Indian High Commission Fatalities in Telangana on system as ties with China face-to-face for the fi rst “I don’t think that India However, there are only two seven days. expressed concern about offi cials in Islamabad, Tuesday: 3 deteriorate. time since the barbaric and China need any help.” exceptions. People above 60 The move comes after Pakistan High Commis- who were kidnapped and Number of samples tested in After reaching Russia, attack was carried out in On defence contracts, and Christians think that the two Indian High Com- sion offi cials indulging subjected to torture. Telangana onTuesday: 3,006 Patients Discharged on Tues- Singh on Tuesday laid a Galwan valley in eastern India and Russia have dragon has received a slap mission offi cials in Islam- in espionage activities "Their severe ill treat- day: 219 wreath at the statue of Ladakh region across Line inked deals worth $16 bil- from the elephant. abad were abducted on and maintaining deal- ment underlines the ex- Total active Covid cases in the Mahatma Gandhi at the of Actual Control between lion. Moscow has stated 68.1 per cent of the respon- gunpoint and tortured by ings with terror outfi ts. tent to which Pakistan state: 5,109 Indian Embassy. He is on the two countries’ troops that they are commit- dents who are senior citizens Pakistani security agen- The government recalled has gone in that direc- Total patients discharged so a three-day visit to Russia. in which 20 Indian sol- ted to the timely imple- and 79.2 per cent of the Chris- cies. A statement from the recent case where tion," the government far: 4,224 Earlier in the day, diers and an unknown mentation of contracts, tian respondents insisted that the Ministry of External two Pakistani visa of- told the Pakistani CDA. Total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state so Defence Secretary Ajay number of Chinese troops including the supply of the Modi government has Affairs said that the gov- fi cials were caught red- “On the contrary, it is far: 9,553 Kumar met with Russia were killed.Both the coun- S-400 air defence systems actually given a “befi tting ernment summoned the handed and expelled an intrinsic element of a Total number of deaths in the Deputy Defence Minister tries have agreed to dees- and production of Ka- reply” to China.Meanwhile, Charge d' Affaires (CDA) for spying last month. larger policy of support- state as on June 23: 220 Col General A V Fomin calate the situation along lashnikov rifl es and Ka- men think China deserves an of Pakistan and informed The statement said that ing cross-border violence Total samples tested in Telan- in Moscow to work on their boundary, Chinese mov helicopters. answer more than women. him about its decision re- while the Pakistani offi - and terrorism,” it said. gana as on June 23: 63,249 Indian Horizon 2 City Wednesday, June 24, 2020 NIA unearths SFJ's recruitment Army Chief visits Leh, interacts module in Punjab, arrests one with injured soldiers New Delhi, June 23 handlers settled abroad jab, Pargat has been ar- registered at Sultanwind New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) (IANS) Just one month to further the activities rested in a case related Police Station, Amrit- Army Chief General Manoj into its investigation of the group. The Cen- to a series of acts of vio- sar (City) on October 19, Mukund Naravane visited against the Sikhs For Jus- tre has already declared lence, including arson, in 2018 under UAPA and Leh on Tuesday and inter- tice (SFJ), the National SFJ an unlawful associa- Punjab during 2017-18 Section 25 of the Arms acted with injured soldiers Investigation Agency tion under the Unlawful when propaganda activi- Act. Punjab Police filed a at the base hospital. A total (NIA) has made a break- Activities (Prevention) ties, both online and on charge sheet against 11 of 76 soldiers were injured through with the arrest Act. The case was sub- ground, and campaigns arrested accused in the and 20 were killed after Chi- of one of its key conspira- sequently re-registered in support of Referen- case in March 2019. nese People's Liberation tors in Punjab, said to be by NIA on April 5 this dum 2020 (for Khalistan) The case was subse- Army troops attacked Indi- a member of the banned year. "Investigation re- were conducted. quently re-registered by an soldiers at Galwan Valley outfit's recruitment mod- vealed that the arrested Posters were pasted in NIA on April 5 this year. in eastern Ladakh last week. ule. A day after the ar- accused persons, includ- Delhi and various parts "Investigation revealed Sources said that General rest of Pargat Singh, 23, ing Pargat Singh, had re- of Punjab in this regard that the arrested accused Naravane talked to the sol- the anti-terror agency on ceived funds from their and these acts were com- persons, including Par- diers and assured them that Tuesday got his custody foreign handlers through mitted by groups of radi- gat Singh, had received the entire force was stand- from a special NIA court various Money Transfer calised youths under di- funds from their foreign ing by them in case of need. till June 29. Service Scheme (MTSS) rection of and financial handlers through various General Naravane's visit The agency said Pargat platforms," the NIA said. assistance from SFJ han- Money Transfer Service comes amid heightened operational situation on ground situation is volatile ongoing tussle between In- was working on the direc- A resident of Sri Muktsar dlers based abroad. Scheme (MTSS) plat- threat in eastern Ladakh re- both the northern and west- in Ladakh and Pangong Tso dia and China at the Line tions of Pakistan-backed Sahib district in Pun- The original case was forms," the NIA said. gion where thousands of In- ern fronts. All commanders, is another flashpoint after of Actual Control. The Chi- dian Army troops have been including Northern Com- Galwan Valley patrolling nese have built defences in deployed a few meters away mand's Lieutenant General point 14 where the barbaric several parts between Fin- Montrose foundation NGO is organising a from Line of Actual Control Y.K. Joshi, took part in the attack was carried out on In- ger 4 and 8 that have been against Chinese People's two-day meet. The Army dian troops by the Chinese grey zones in the past. The Liberation Army. He will re- commanders have come to- army. A ferocious build up Chinese action in Pangong fashion show in the month of Nov in Delhi, view the force preparedness gether to discuss the whole at the Line of Actual Control lake is seen as an attempt to as well deployment across gamut of India's operational has started backed by artil- change the status quo. The to help in the treatment of cancer patients. the Line of Actual Control situation on both the north- lery and tanks in the depth Indian Army has also en- Delhi,21June, All pro- with China. The Army Chief ern and western fronts. It areas. At Pangong Tso, there hanced deployment at Hot ceeds after expenses will be will also visit Kashmir on was a two-day second phase is an attempt by the PLA to Springs, Demchok , Koyul, donated for their help. Wednesday and will re- of the conference. The first alter the LAC unilaterally. Fukche, Depsang, Murgo, The show is ispired by view deployment of forces phase was held from May 27 The prolonged camping and and Galwan. In the midst of Ms. Komal Srivastava, a across the Line of Control to May 29. a heavy presence of Chinese the growing tension India is cancer patient from Alla- with Pakistan. On Monday, After attending Army troops at Pangong lake at a exploring all possible mili- habad, to meet her treat- the Army Chief held second Commanders Conference point which has been under tary options as a response ment expenses. phase of Army Command- on Tuesday, General Nara- Indian control has emerged if the Chinese aggression Designers and models ers Conference in the na- vane left for Leh to meet as the biggest roadblock for continues. India has also will work together for mak- tional capital to review the the injured soldiers. The a possible resolution to the ramped up preparations. ing this event a success. It is not the first time that this NGO is organising such a show for fundraising. Earli- Differently-abled man boosts er they contributed money by organising a handicraft show for helping the un- 'Self-reliant India' initiative derprivileged. Alongwith NGO's presi- New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) for him as he now intends to dent Vishal Montrose , Nearly 17 years ago Jitendra set up a small factory. Life, the show is being directed Verma, a differently-abled he adds, will be blessed if he by shwetank chaturvedi, resident of Varanasi, Prime can help other families, too. foundation's C.O.O Eshika , Deepshikha lungani , This is not the first time Kauler Australian textile/ Minister Narendra Modis Jyoti said that she sold her Chaurasia confirmned the Bollywood makeup art- when fashion industry is fashion designer and Jo- parliamentary constituen- jewellery for her husband's name of celebrities who ist Gopika dhupar, Manoj hosting this kind of show. eanne Nichaloff Austra- cy, was paralysed below the treatment. At that time, her will show their presence. pancharia and Shyam Along with Indian de- lian Aboriginal fashion waist after he fell from the only child was too small. Mia lakra, Allan bazil Sundar will be the guest of signers, foreign design- designer are proud part- roof but he did not give up. She was faced with the twin Monteiro , Seitu Kumar honours of the show . ers such as Lily Bhavna ners in the event. A few days later, he started challenge of taking care of working on a sewing ma- the child and her husband chine and is now pursuing but now life has turned AIIMS to resume OPD services from the dream of a 'Self-reliant around. India'. The man who broke Central Advisory Board the myth of the differently- Disability Empowerment June 25, with cap on numbers abled being dependent on member Dr Uttam Ojha New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) After administration, AIIMS Director Ran- official. The hospital authorities said help from others, not only said, "A few months ago Ji- a gap of three months, the All India deep Guleria has approved the re- that it will be the prerogative of the nurtures his family by work- ple, distributing free masks ported by wife Jyoti. She tendra was given a motor- Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) sumption of physical appointments departments to call patients directly ing on the sewing machine to many people to fight the encouraged him at every ized tri-cycle. He was able has decided to restart physical OPD for old/follow-up patients. These, or screen them through tele-consul- with his hands, but was also infection. He is engaged in step which boosted his mo- to get out of the house after services from June 25. however, will not exceed 15 per day tation before giving a physical ap- in the forefront of making realizing Prime Minister rale and he started stitching many years. Help was also The out-patient clinics were shut for any department initially, and the pointment. However, if the appoint- masks which have been giv- Modi's dream of a 'Aat- clothes with his hands. Ini- provided to him during the on March 24, when Prime Minister number will be enhanced in a few ment is given from the department, en free of cost to hundreds manirbhar India'. Jitendra, tially, Jitendra was slow at corona pandemic. The task Narendra Modi announced the na- days. "In addition, requisite appoint- the departmental appointment list of people during the corona a resident of Hiramanpur sewing, but now he works to provide them employ- tionwide lockdown to contain the ments for a limited number of new will have to be sent to the computer pandemic. He supported village in Varanasi district, easily for five to six hours ment is in progress." outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. patients will also be given for those facility and the faculty OPD at least 48 other people and showed a told IANS, "The spinal cord a day. He takes the mea- Ghanshyam Patel, head Usually, thousands of patients visit departments who wish to start physi- hours in advance. "All heads of clini- mirror to society which con- was damaged after falling surements of the custom- of Hiramanpur village, OPD clinics every day, and a major cal OPD consultation. However, no cal departments in AIIMS hospital siders the differently-abled off the roof in 2003. Half of ers' clothes from his bed says, "Jitendra Varma is chunk comes from various parts of appointments will be given for eve- are requested to intimate this infor- as helpless. my body was paralysed yet I or wheelchair. He sews the a handicapped person. the country. ning speciality clinics in the first mation at least 2 days in advance," He also suffered a brain continued working lying in clothes and irons them, too. Despite this, he does the According to sources in hospital phase of OPD reopening," said an added the official. stroke after paralysis. In- bed. The doctors said that Jitendra says God has be- stitching. We help him spite of this, he started us- I won't be able to stand on stowed him the skill to help by getting our clothes ing a sewing machine with my feet again but I pledged him fulfil his resolve to be- stitched by him. There is Yoga’s Vital Role in Coping with Side Effects of his hands and eked out a to keep the spirit high." come self-sufficient. The an effort at the gram pan- living for his family. Admitted in a hospital eSelf-reliant India' initia- chayat level to provide all Cancer Treatment: Dr. Harsha Agrawal During the corona pan- for the last one-and-a-half tive by the government has facilities to him." demic, Jitendra set an exam- months, Jitendra is sup- been a blessing in disguise Delhi,23,June,Yoga is an ation is earned with regular Patients with cancer have ancient Indian science and meditation practices. These revealed that yoga helped has evolved over thousands yoga interventions helps by them in calming their mind to of years. It deals with the increasing perceived con- cope better with their cancer Vazir Group Establishes New Division physical, mental, moral, trol, decreasing the potential and its treatment. Few other and spiritual well-being of stigma associated with can- revealed, it helped in reduc- an individual. Though it is cer and having a “psychiatric ing symptoms and side effects for Skilled Immigrants not scientifically proven but problem,” and provide a sup- such as pain, tiredness, sleep it has been observed that, portive environment where problems and depression. New Delhi,June 23,- Vazir portunities across Canada, a division that focusses on cific demand for truckers when practiced daily, Yoga patients can fight with their Yoga can sometimes help you Group, Dubai’s leading im- Cyprus, Greece, Portugal specific industries, whileand workers in the Logistics and meditation significantly Yoga helps in patients fears and concerns. to move around more quickly migration consultant an- and Malta to name a few. upholding Vazir Group’s from Canada and nurses helps in reducing stress, with cancer to cope up with Stress management tech- and easily after surgery for can- nounced the opening of its “The current times have standards of service, trans- and other healthcare work- anxiety, depression, sleep symptoms and side effects niques that have been proven cer. The effects of yoga inter- new division that aims to ca- changed how people, busi- parency and success rate for ers from Malta. Vazir Group disturbances, loss of appetite induced due to treatment helpful include progressive vention have been moderate to ter to the increased influx of nesses and even govern- desirous applicants,” Said has assisted thousands of and fatigue in some cancer they are receiving. Relaxation muscle relaxation, diaphrag- large in various settings. Cool- skilled immigration seekers ments behave. While desti- Gaetano Giornofelice, Se- families and individuals re- patients and in addition yoga can be attained through yoga matic breathing, guided imag- ing Pranayama such as Sheeta- and the added demand from nations are still open for and nior Immigration Mentor, alize their potential through also enhances quality of life, by using different breathing ery, and social support. Yoga li, Sheetakari, and Sadanta destinations like Canada and in fact welcoming more and Vazir Group. immigration since 2004 immune status and will to exercises, different body pos- is especially attractive as it have been useful in managing Malta for personnel in cer- more investors and entre- The advent of the new and ventured into multiple fight among patients as well, tures, and relaxation tech- combines many of these tech- chemotherapy-induced nau- tain industries. Traditionally preneurs, skilled individuals division come about as a geographies like Sri Lanka, said Dr. Harsha Agarwal, niques. Pranayam helps in niques with simple stretching sea and vomiting (CINV) along Vazir Group has been known are a need of this hour which result of an added interest India, Lebanon and Egypt Head Psycho Oncology, Ra- regulating breathing pattern, exercises, breathing, and relax- with Pavanamuktasana (su- to assist investors and en- cannot be ignored. There- from immigration seekers over the past few years, jiv Gandhi Cancer Institute asana improves strength ation techniques that could be pine knee-chest) and Uttana trepreneurs with financially fore and in order to assist the from across the GCC and In- through its offices in Cana- & Research Centre (RGCIRC). and flexibility. Deep relax- useful for patients with cancer. padasana (straight leg raise). lucrative immigration op- process we have established dia in particular, and a spe- da and the UAE. Indian Horizon Thursday, June 11, 2020 State 3 Centre allots Rs 4,000 cr to states Anamika Shukla case: Brahmins under 'Per Drop More Crop' being targetted, says Cong New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Department of Ag- corpus of Rs 5,000 crore has tion systems, it said. New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) After it The Central government has riculture Cooperation and been created with National So far, micro irrigation came to light that the real Anamika allocated Rs 4,000 crore as Farmers' Welfare is imple- Bank for Agriculture and funds have been released Shukla was still unemployed and annual allotment to states menting the 'Per Drop Rural Development (NA- to Andhra Pradesh and her documents had been misused for the current financial More Crop' component BARD), an apex develop- Tamil Nadu for Rs 616.14 by the culprits who were being iden- year under 'Per Drop More of PMKSY-PDMC, which ment financial institution crore and for Rs 478.79 tified, the Congress on Wednesday Crop' component of Prad- focuses on enhancing wa- in India. The objective of crore, respectively, through attacked the Uttar Pradesh Chief han Mantri Krishi Sinchay- ter efficiency at farm level the fund is to facilitate the NABARD. The area cov- Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying ee Yojana (PMKSY-PDMC). through micro irrigation states in mobilizing the re- ered under these proj- that the Brahmins in the state were The state governments have technologies such as 'drip sources for expanding cov- ects is 1.021 lakh hectare being tagetted. Congress Working identified the beneficiaries and sprinkler' irrigation. erage of micro irrigation by in Andhra Pradesh and Committee member Jitin Prasada to be covered under the The drip micro irrigation taking up special and inno- 1.76 lakh hectare in Tamil in a statement said, "Why Brahmins programme, said an Agri- technique not only helps vative projects and also for Nadu. During the last five are subjected to injustice in the Yogi culture Ministry statement, in saving water but also incentivising micro irriga- years (2015-16 to 2019-20), government, first Anamika Shukla adding that the process to reduces fertilizer usage, lation beyond the provisions an area of 46.96 lakh hect- was deprived of job despite being release funds to some of the bour expenses and other available under PMKSY- are has been covered under eligible and then targeted and ma- states is already under way input costs. The statement PDMC to encourage farm- micro irrigation through ligned. She should be immediately of Uttar Pradesh. Anamika Shukla yanka Gandhi. for the year 2020-21. said Micro Irrigation Fund ers to install micro irriga- PMKSY-PDMC. given a job," went to meet officials on Tuesday The police on Saturday had ar- He has alleged that there is bias in Gonda where she said she ap- rested a woman who had claimed against the community and said, plied in many places, but could not to be Anamika Shukla and had got 'Op Kamal' to rebellion: BJP has Stringent action "In the Yogi government many attend counselling and now a scam a teacher's job. The accused had Brahmins have been killed with no has been unearthed. allegedly worked in 25 schools for a new 'Mr Dependable' for cow slaughter action taken by the government and Congress General Secretary Pri- months and withdrawn over Rs one during lockdown too the Brahmins yanka Gandhi tweeted in Hindi on crore in salaries for more than a New Delhi/Bhopal, June Chambal area. No wonder, it too much importance. in UP now were murdered." The Congress Tuesday, "UP government should year till February last. Kotwali SHO 10 (IANS) After his suc- Mishra went to his residence "These are matters related Lucknow, June 10 (IANS) The Yogi leader alleged, "While it has become go and apologise to Anamika Ripudaman Singh had said that the cessful role in 'Operation to appease him. But even af- to the political survival of a Adityanath cabinet has approved the a fashion to degrade the commu- Shukla, she is living in poverty and police was questioning the accused. Kamal' that toppled the Ka- ter the meeting, Pawaiya as- few leaders. Things will be Cow-Slaughter Prevention (Amend- nity and Brahmins are being target- doesn't know what is hapenning in The imposter woman had sent her mal Nath government and serted that the cadres need sorted out in the coming ment) Ordinance, 2020. The amend- ted for all the wrong reasons in the her name. "In this systemic looting resignation letter to the Kasganj brought Jyotiraditya Scindia to be "listened to". days," he told IANS. ments are aimed at protecting the state, even in those incidents where under the UP government and its Basic Education Officer through a on the BJPs side, BJPs new He thrives on anti-Scindia While Mishra is consid- cow and preventing crimes related to Brahmins are not responsible." The Education Department, one ordi- friend on Saturday, but the latter 'Mr Dependable' in Madhya politics. The man had con- ered a Scindia loyalist, what cow slaughter. The proposed law now real Anamika Shukla in whose name nary woman was made a victim.... was detained at the office. Later, the Pradesh has another task tested against both father makes the central BJP trust includes a penal provision of impris- a teacher was allegedly drawing sal- Anamika should be given justice. officer sent some staff who caught cut out for him - to quell a and son. He is also said to him with appeasing those onment up to seven years for physi- ary from 25 places and drew more She should be compensated for hold of the accused woman on a rebellion. While minister have met MP Vivek She- who are upset because of cal damage to the cow, and fine up to than Rs one crore is unemployed the defamation. Give her a job, and road and handed her to the Soro Narottam Mishra has al- jwalkar and former minister Scindia in the first place? He Rs three lakh in cases related to cow and belongs to the Gonda District security to her family," added Pri- police station. ready started working on it Maya Singh. However, not is known to be mild man- slaughter. The government spokes- for more than a week now, everyone has an issue with nered which makes him the man said that it was necessary that the Madhya Pradesh unit Scindia himself. The She- right person for negotiations the cow slaughter act be made more 'No pay, no work': Delhi hospital of the BJP is a house on fire jwalkar faction is strongly and also his recent proxim- robust and effective. Considering ahead of the crucial bypolls. opposed to the faction led ity to Amit Shah, says a BJP these points, the cabinet decided to A few days back Mishra by central minister Naren- leader with a keen interest amend the Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 RDA warns of mass resignations went to meet Jaibhan Singh dra Tomar. In fact, the To- in MP politics. This April, and in a late Tuesday night meeting Pawaiya, an old BJP hand mar faction recently came Mishra was given Z category gave the approval. The Section 5 of New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) move for mass resignations," possible", the letter, under- who is not happy with Scind- out in the open against She- security which many see as the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow The Resident Doctors' Associa- said a letter sent to the Addi- signed by Association's Gen- ia's induction into the party. jwalkar's special appoint- a result of his proximity to Slaughter Act, 1955 (amended) sug- tion of Delhi's Kasturba Hospi- tional Medical Superintendent eral Secretary Dr. Ratnesh Ku- Deeply entrenched in Sangh ment Kamal Makhijani as the union home minister. gests punishment for transportation tal on Wednesday threatened of the Hospital situated near mar Singh, further demanded ideology, Pawaiya is also an BJP's Gwalior district presi- But what will be the litmus of bovine animals. It also attracts to tender their mass resigna- Jama Masjid. The association assurance that regular salary accused in the Babri demo- dent. However, sources say test for Mishra will be to punishment if there is a danger to tions by June 16, due to non- further said that the doctors, payments will be then on. "We lition case. Sources close to Narottam Mishra is bank- convince Deepak Joshi, a their lives through physical damage payment of their salaries for the besides putting their lives at hope the concerned authorities him say he sees the induc- ing on the state RSS as She- former MLA from Dewas or mutilation. If someone puts the past three months. risk due to the Covid-19 pan- will take immediate action and tion as "Congress-isation jwalkar's father was a func- district. He has taken the life of cow in danger by not providing "This is to inform that the demic, are unable to pay their take out notice on priority to of BJP". With the Madhya tionary. Senior BJP leader rebellion to a different level food and water with the intention of Resident doctors have not rents, travelling expenses and resolve our issue within time," Pradesh bypolls impending, Hitesh Vajpayee has con- where he openly questioned endangering their life, rigorous im- been salaried for the last three are unable to buy essential it added. The 450-bedded Kas- an unhappy Pawaiya can ceded that there is growing the candidature of Manoj prisonment may be awarded for at months. No, work, no pay. We commodities due to non-dis- turba Hospital falls under the prove costly for the BJP with dissent within the MP BJP, Patel, a recent turncoat who least one year, which may extend to are afraid that if we will not be bursal of salaries since March. ambit of the North Municipal his influence in the Gwalior- however he refused to give switched to the BJP. seven years. paid by June 16, we will have to Seeking salaries "as soon as Corporation of Delhi.

Delhi's Jama Masjid may close again in Open schools with all safety standards view of spike in cases

New Delhi, June 10 conscious parents association (IANS) The authorities at the historical Jama Masjid New Delhi,10th June mosque in central Delhi, 2020-- Mr. Virender Singh, which opened on June 8, President of All India Con- are mulling closing the scious Parents Association, mosque for some more while expressing his views time looking at the spike said that the education of in the number of novel school children is very im- coronavirus (Covid-19) Chandi Chowk constituency Congress General Secretary Mr Ansar Ahmed portant for their parents cases. The development gives Representation To Mr Aale Iqbal Son or Mr Shoeib Iqbal MLA of Matia and in this challenging time comes a day after Jama Mahal constituency at his Office Darya Gunj , for inauguration of Mohalla Clinic in of lockdown, schools have Masjid Shahi Imam Syed DDA Flats Mata Sundari Road New Delhi.This Mohalla Clinic infrastructure have been completed so many months before, But still it has not been inaugurated, been doing commendable Ahmed Bukhari's secre- Before it Mr Ansar Ahmed Given Representation to Delhi CM House Also. work by providing online tary Amantullah passed education to children. away at Safdarjung hospi- Parents also assess tal on Tuesday night due AUCTION NOTICE the untiring efforts to Covid-19. Speaking to by the school man- schools should be opened by the opinion of the parents seventh standard, appreci- (Delhi-NCR) on this subject, IANS on Wednesday, Syed agement and teach- ensuring all the safety stan- on the online classes and ap- ated the high level of online Shri S. K. Bhattacharya and Ahmed Bukhari said, "I ONLINE AUCTION OF U/S BER ITEMS/VEHICLETH ers for the children. dards to keep away virus of pealed to the parents who education and supported the Vice President Shri V.P. Tan- have asked the people to ETC. WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, THE 25 JUNE, Shri Ramesh Chandra covid-19. The Conscious have not yet deposited the policy of the government to don appealed to the parents share their views to close 2020 FROM 10.30 A.M. TO 12.30 NOON FOR THE Pokhriyal, the Union Parents Association be- fees, all the parents should open schools. Another par- who are not depositing fees the mosque in view of the STORES LYING AT GARRISON ENGINEER (I) COAST Minister of Educa- lieves that schools should be deposit the fees on time, so ent Mr. Anand Jain deposit- on time to enable schools in number of Covid-19 cases GUARD DHQ No. 1, OPP BIRLA FACTORY, tion, Government of opened in a phased manner that in this hour of crisis, the ing the fees of her daughter disbursing salaries of teach- and fatalities." He said the PORBANDAR. BIDDERS ARE REQUESTED TO India and the Educa- in a safe environment as per workers who work day and Divanshi Jain, called upon ers. Action Committee As- suggestions that I am get- PLEASE INSPECT MATERIAL IN ADVANCE FROM tion Minister of other the norms set by the govern- night The staff and teachers the school administration sured that if the government ting through WhatsApp 13-06-2020 TO 24-06-2020 FROM 10-30 AM TO State Governments ment. Shri Virender Singh of the schools can be paid to enable employees to pay orders to open the school, messages and the social 16.00 PM. FOR DETAILS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS are also concerned expressed satisfaction over on time. Mrs. Meena Si- salaries on time. The Chair- then the school is ready to media show that over 70 CONTACT: NIADAR MALL JAI KRISHEN, GOVT. about the future of the education being given dana, the guardian of Arnav man of the Action Commit- provide safe environment to per cent people are of the AUCTIONEERS, A-455, DEFENCE COLONY, NEW children and want that to the children according to Sidana, who studied in the tee Unaided Private School the children. view to close the mosque DELHI. Tel :011-24334690 OR WWW. NMJK.in ; in the wake of the Covid-19 EMAIL- [email protected] pandemic.Bukhari said that he has also appealed Release balance loan amount of Amrapali homebuyers, SC to banks to the people to offer namaz from their homes. New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) In a re- apex court said the restructuring of should not charge heavy rate of in- NBCC." of generating funds to com- He added that the decision lief for embattled homebuyers who the loans should be done as per the terest from the real estate companies The top court observed that Noida plete the unfinished Amrapali to close the mosque or not are yet to get possession of their RBI's present guidelines, and also for the delay in the payment, and and Greater Noida authorities need housing projects. The court-ap- will be taken by Thursday houses in the stalled Amrapali Group provided relief to the real estate com- the rate of interest should be kept to work out a schedule on how much pointed receiver managing the evening. "I have also asked projects, the Supreme Court on panies which have not completed below 8 per cent. The counsel for money they want to collect from progress of completion of these other smaller mosques to Wednesday directed the banks to re- many housing projects in Noida and the homebuyers, advocate M.L. La- the real estate companies, and they housing projects had informed appeal to people to stay lease the loans given to the Amrapali Greater Noida. hoty, said, "This direction will gen- should do it at one go. the court that due to shortage at home and offer namaz homebuyers, which were declared as A bench headed by Justice Arun erate substantial funds and expedite Last week, the apex court had of funds, construction work has from there instead of going non-performing assets (NPAs). The Mishra noted that Noida Authority the completion of projects by the reserved its orders on the aspect been held up. to mosques for it. SOUTH Indian Horizon 4 Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Lockdown hits life in 5 K’taka caps private hospital Covid Bengaluru municipal treatment tariffs, reserves beds Bengaluru, June 23 (IANS) Karna- admit Covid patients privately who for general ward. Daily charges for single rooms. There will be no ceil- wards again taka government has fixed private are not referred by public authori- HDU admissions, Rs 12,000, Iso- ing for suites,” said Bhaskar. Bengaluru, June 23 (IANS) Re- prevent vehicular movement. hospitals’ Covid treatment price ties. The beds will be counted irre- lation ICU without ventilator (Rs Public authorities authorized to imposition of a strict lockdown Besides deploying additional po- under multiple packages and or- spective of the fact whether they are 15,000) and Isolation ICU with ven- refer patients to private hospitals in five municipal wards across lice personnel, home guards and dered them to reserve 50 per cent of located in general, sharing or private tilator (Rs 25,000). include BBMP commissioner in the Karnataka capital as surging members of the residence wel- the beds for cases referred by public wards. According to the tariffs fixed All the package prices will be in- Bengaluru Rural and Urban and re- Covid cases there caused fears fare associations to ensure the health authorities, an official said by the government, package rate per clusive of personal protective equip- spective deputy commissioners in of community transmission dis- shutdown, the Bruhat Bengaluru on Tuesday. day for patients referred by public ment (PPEs) while other consum- the districts. rupted normal life and forced Mahanagara alike (BBMP) has “Fifty per cent of the beds in pri- authorities in the general ward will ables charges will be added. In case of an eventuality or unfore- residents to stay home, an offi- sealed the main roads to prevent vate hospitals having facilities to cost Rs 5,200, HDU (Rs 7,000), Iso- These tariffs will not apply to pa- seen complications such as surger- cial said on Tuesday. vehicular movement. treat Covid patients shall be reserved lation ICU without ventilator (Rs tients who have subscribed to insur- ies, comorbidities and pregnancies “As directed by the state gov- The adjoining areas of the for the treatment of patients referred 8,500) and Isolation ICU with venti- ance packages as well as agreements in the patients, additional packages ernment, strict lockdown has clusters have also been sealed to by public health authorities,” said lator (Rs 10,000). entered into between hospitals and under AB-ArK will apply. been re-imposed for 15 days in check the virus spread. Chief Secretary T. M. Vijay Bhaskar. In case of patients joining private corporates. In view of the prevailing unprece- five wards across the city to con- “Announcements have been The reserved 50 per cent beds will hospitals directly without being re- “The package rate ceilings for pri- dented pandemic, all Covid patients tain the corona virus spread and made in all wards that lockdown include both HDU and ICU beds ferred by public authorities, making vate patients are for general wards or belonging to the BPL and APL cat- reduce the pandemic cases,” a violators will be strictly dealt equipped with and without ventila- cash payment and falling under the multi-sharing wards. An additional egories, migrant labourers and in- civic official told IANS here. with in accordance with the law. tors while the hospitals may utilize non-insurance category, the price 10 per cent may be charged for twin terstate returnees without PDS cards The stringent lockdown has Unless people cooperate and the remaining 50 per cent beds to has been fixed at Rs 10,000 per day sharing and 25 per cent more for shall be considered eligible. led to silence gripping the follow the safety guidelines, the densely populated municipal virus cannot be fought or wished wards of Siddapura, Vishveshpu- away thinking nothing will hap- ra, Kalasipalya, Vidyaranyapura pen,” the official said. Chennai worst-hit by cyber attacks in India: Report and Chickpet, which have seen Concern over the alarming Chennai, June 23 (IANS) Chennai patches to these versions. The report The research found that among were designed to exploit user trust surge in coronavirus cases due increase in Covid cases across recorded the highest number of cy- revealed that attacks by rootkits like tier-1 cities, Chennai, Bengaluru, and scam people for financial gains. to violation of health guidelines the city since unlock 1.0 began, berattacks in the country during the Curveball, Remote Code Execution, Hyderabad and Kolkata recorded However, the report found that such as wearing masks, washing Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa January-March quarter of this year as phishing attacks based on Covid-19 the highest rate of infections, while there was an eight per cent decrease hands and maintaining physical directed the police to book cases threat actors targeted the city with a trends, and DOS (denial-of-service) among the tier-2 cities, Patna regis- in the overall rate of cyberattacks distance. against lockdown violators and variety of attacks aimed at exploiting attacks were popular. tered the highest infection rate at 38 in the country during the January- “Barring a few shops for selling seize their vehicles. user trust and enterprise vulnerabili- Complex USB attacks also saw per cent followed by Guwahati, Jam- March in comparison to the previous essential goods, including gro- AOf 249 Covid cases reported ties, said a report on Tuesday. an increase -- popular among these mu and Bhubaneswar. These attacks quarter. ceries, milk, vegetables, fruits across the southern state on The infection rate in Chennai stood were crypto mining malware. and medicines, all other retail Monday, 126 were from Ben- at 42 per cent during the quarter, fol- “We are seeing an increasing trend outlets have been shut since galuru Urban district, taking lowed by Patna at 38 per cent and of threat actors targeting enterprises morning to ensure the lockdown its tally to 1,398, with 67 deaths Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata with complex viruses, Trojans, and is not violated and residents do till date. Of the 286 contain- at 35 per cent each, said the “Cyber even ransomware,” J Kesavardhanan, not come out of their homes,” ment zones across the city, 238 Threat Monitor Report” by home- founder and CEO of K7 Computing, the official said. are active, while 40 returned to grown cybersecurity company K7 said in a statement. Besides deploying additional normal and 8 are extended. The Computing. “On an individual level, the current police personnel, home guards city continues to have the high- Threat actors continued to exploit risks facing users are fake apps, Co- and members of the residence est number of active cases in vulnerabilities in outdated software vid-19 apps infected with malware, welfare associations to ensure the southern state at 796. The and operating systems in this quarter. and phishing attacks. The most wor- the shutdown, the Bruhat Beng- city continues to have the high- Windows XP and Windows 7 rying of all is the new trend of many aluru Mahanagara alike (BBMP) est number of active cases in the were the most at risk as Microsoft advanced threat actors offering mal- has sealed the main roads to southern state at 796. has stopped providing updates and ware as a service to cybercriminals.” K’taka patient held bottle ‘briefly’ Rath Yatra: Chariots roll on Puri grand road without devotees before saline stand fixed: Official Bhubaneswar, June 23 cession of the deities is beating of gongs and cym- (IANS) Three majestic known as “Pahandi”. bals. Bengaluru, June 23 (IANS) A “The incident occurred at a wooden chariots carry- The three deities were Then, Darpadalana, the bed-ridden patient in a hospi- time when the casualty ward ing Lord Jagannath, Lord taken atop of the three chariot of Devi Subhadra, tal in Karnataka’s Hubli, shown was very busy and the nurse Balabhadra and Devi Sub- traditionally decked up started rolling on Bada in a viral video holding up a went to bring the stand. Mean- hadra rolled on the grand chariots - Nandighosa (for Danda. saline bottle, was only made while, somebody shot the vid- road of Puri as the annual Jagannath), Taladhwaja Lord Jagannath, the cy- to hold it “briefly” till a nurse eo and made it viral,” Antartani Rath Yatra was held, for (for Balabhadra) and Dar- nosure of all, came on his could fix a stand - of which claimed. the first time ever, in the padalana (for Subhadra). chariot Nandighosa to there was no shortage, a hospi- He said the incident oc- absence of devotees on Later, Puri Gajapati Dib- give Darsan to the devo- tal official said on Tuesday. curred 4-5 days ago with a non- Tuesday. yasingha Deb performed tees amid the chanting of “The patient was made to Covid patient who left the hos- Following the direction ‘Chhera Panhara’, a ma- ‘Jai Jagannath’. hold his saline bottle briefly pital hurriedly without heeding of the Supreme Court, jor ritual of the annual Unlike usual practice, before a nurse could bring the the medical advice. Rath Yatra was held with- festival. As per the ritual, when lakhs of devotees stand,” Karnataka Institute According to the director, the Group D workers and the staff patients. Angadi, speaking in out devotees in view of Puri Gajapati performed jostle with each other to of Medical Sciences (KIMS) patient’s relatives or somebody nurse,” Antartani said. In the Kannada, told the person cap- prevailing COVID-19 situ- the ceremonial sweeping pull the chariots, a limited Director R. C. Antartani told within the institution could viral video, the patient, identi- turing the video that the nurse ation. of the three chariot floors number of servitors and IANS. have captured the video. fied as Shankarappa Angadi, had instructed him to hold up However, lakhs of devo- with a golden broom. police personnel got the He said the 1,800 bedded “We don’t know who has was seen holding the saline the bottle and smiled when tees across the country With the performance of opportunity to pull the hospital has sufficient saline done it exactly but such things bottle with his raised right asked if KIMS ilacks funds, were glued to television all rituals, the three gigan- chariots this year. stands and is generally occu- are going on. Anyway, we are hand as he lay on the bed, sur- hinting that it could not even sets in their houses to tic chariots were pulled on Following the Supreme pied only 50 to 60 per cent. going to send a memo to the rounded by fellow bed-ridden provide a saline stand. watch the annual extrava- the grand road. Court guidelines, this ganza as the lord of the The chariots were year, no more than 500 universe began his nine- pulled to Gundicha tem- people including servitors day sojourn to Gundicha ple, which is around 3 km and police personnel were Man kills wife in B’luru, Temple. away from the main Jag- allowed to pull the chari- After the performance of annath temple. ots. all rituals inside the Jagan- Lord Balabhadra’s char- Prior to this, they were mom-in-law, self in Kolkata nath Temple in the morn- iot was the first one being tested for COVID-19. ing, the servitors escorted pulled from the entrance In order to avoid gath- Bengaluru, June 23 (IANS) ment building in the city’s east- wal, who committed the crime visiting the crime spot. The city Lord Jagannath, Lord Bal- of the Srimandir towards ering, the administration In a gruesome act, a chartered ern suburb after we broke open on Sunday and flew to Kolkata police learnt from their coun- abhadra, Devi Subhadra Gundicha temple. has imposed curfew in accountant allegedly smoth- the flat’s main door as there on early Monday along with his terparts in Kolkata police that and Lord Sudarsana from Taladhwaja, the chariot Puri district from 9 PM ered his estranged wife to death was no response from inside,’ 10-year-old son, staying with his Agarwal went to Shipi’s parents their abode to their re- of Lord Balabhadra, start- on Monday to till 2 PM on in this tech city and killed his Deputy Commissioner of Police mother. “We have sent the body house at Poolbagan locality after spective chariots amid the ed rolling on Bada Dan- Wednesday to hold Rath mother-in-law before shooting (DCP-East) N.M. Anucheth told for autopsy to ascertain the leaving the son with his brother blowing of conches and da (grand road) amidst Yatra without devotees self in Kolkata on Monday, po- IANS here. cause of death. As there were no in the eastern city and shot his beating of cymbals. chanting of hymns, blow- by adhering to COVID-19 lice said on Tuesday. The police registered a homi- injuries on her body from any mother-in-law Lalita Dhand- The ceremonial pro- ing of conchs and the guidelines. “On an alert from Kolkata po- cide case under section 302 of weapon, it appears the accused hania, 62, dead before shooting lice, we found the body of Shilpi, the IPC against the 42-year-old smothered her to death after a self after a fight with the in-laws 36, near the kitchen in an apart- deceased accused, Amit Agar- scuffle,” Anucheth recalled after reportedly over property. One more death, 141 new Covid cases in Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (IANS) Kerala that if people failed to adhere to COVID-19 norms, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said strict lockdown guidelines will have to be made. a year. The sources revealed gust and claimed 483 lives one more Covid-19 patient had passed away, taking The Kerala CM was however non-committal Kerala SDMA nod to three that Skymet, IBM Weather in the southern state. At the the total death toll to 22 in the southern state even on Kerala diaspora requiring Covid-negative cer- Company, and Earth Net- height of the deluge, there as 141 more positive cases were detected. “These tificate starting from Friday while returning from works have got the nod and were 14.50 lakh people in 141 new cases include 79 who came from abroad, the Middle East countries. “Discussions are on private Met agencies Rs 9.5 million cleared as fees over 3,000 relief camps. and 52 returnees from within the country. Nine are with the Centre and we will inform people about Thiruvananthapuram, June tions shortlisted earlier on, for their professional services Soon after the floods, a local infectees and one health professional. The to- the outcome very soon,” said Vijayan. Among the 23 (IANS) The Kerala State sources said on Tuesday. for a year. controversy had erupted be- tal positive cases now are 1,620,” said Vijayan. new fatalities was a 68-year-old Kollam resident Disaster Management Au- The sources revealed that This new arrangement was tween India Meteorological He pointed out that 1,50,196 people were under who had arrived from Delhi by train to Kochi on thority (SDMA), which was Skymet, IBM Weather Com- given the green signal after Department and the Kerala observation in homes, corona care centres and in June 10. On June 17, he developing corona symp- tasked to see if services of pany, and Earth Networks the floods following heavy authorities over alleged lack hospitals in Kerala. “By now, 1.92 lakh corona sam- toms and was moved to the local hospital. After private weather agencies can have got the nod and Rs 9.5 rains at the end of May 2018, of proper information from ples have been tested by various methods and more he tested corona positive, he was shifted to the be availed, has zeroed down million cleared as fees for which continued in three the weather forecaster to the testing would be done. Till date, 3,451 positive cases Medical College Hospital where he passed away on three of the four organisa- their professional services for stages till the middle of Au- state. were registered in the state,” added Vijayan. He said on Tuesday morning. Indian Horizon Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Nation 5

5 Bihar Legislative Council Bengal BJP chief Raj to crack down on poultry members leave RJD, join JD-U calls for violent industry over chick-killing methods Patna, June 23 (IANS) The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Jaipur, June 23 (IANS) The Raj- and illegal methods. The egg indus- to be destroyed in an early stage of Tuesday received a jolt when five of its Legislative Council political paybacks asthan government will soon start try commonly kills male chicks be- development and spare live chicks members resigned from the opposition party and joined taking action against poultry hatch- cause they can’t lay eggs, while both a horrific death.”The gruesome kill- the ruling Janata Dal-United. eries using crude methods to kill the meat and egg industries routine- ing of countless male chicks simply The Legislative Council has issued a notification in this to Trinamool chicks. The Deputy Director of ani- ly destroy other unwanted chicks, because they can’t lay eggs is cruel regard. These leaders are Radhacharan Seth, Dilip Rai, Ka- mal husbandry on June 16 issued including those who are weak or de- and should be stopped,” PETA India mre Alam, Sanjay Prasad and Ranvijay Singh. an order stating that killing chicks formed, PETA pointed out. CEO and veterinarian Manilal Val- The development comes ahead of next month’s elec- using crude methods is a clear vio- Common killing methods include liyate said. tions to the nine Council seats. lation of The Prevention of Cruelty grinding, crushing, burning, drown- “We’re grateful that the Rajas- Sources said that many RJD MLAs too were in touch with to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, and is a ing and even feeding them alive to than government is calling for a the ruling party for switching alliance. punishable offence under it. fish, the group said in its appeal. crackdown on the poultry indus- The order urged district animal PETA India pointed out that the try’s commonly used cruel and il- husbandry officers to take steps to commonly used cruel methods of legal methods of killing unwanted 150 NE people stuck in Kyrgyz- ensure that poultry hatcheries stop killing unwanted chicks violate Sec- chicks. Members of the public Kolkata, June 23 (IANS) West Bengal Bharati- cruel chick-killing methods and rection 11(1)(l) of The PCA Act, 1960. who are concerned about these stan to return on June 30 ya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Ghosh on ommended the adoption of nitro- The group has requested that the animals can help them by choos- Tuesday once again courted fresh controversy gen or inert gas methods prescribed animal husbandry department stop ing to eat vegan.” Agartala, June 23 (IANS) Under Phase 3 of the Vande as he said that his party would adopt the same by the Animal Welfare Board of In- these methods practiced by poultry According to the 2019 report on Bharat Mission, national carrier Air India will ferry 150 In- political strategy to counter the state’s ruling dia (AWBI) and the Law Commis- hatcheries in the state and that the basic animal husbandry statistics dians from six northeastern states still stranded in Kyrgyz- Trinamool Congress that believes in resorting sion of India (LCI). The animal hus- government require the egg indus- released by the Ministry of Fisher- stan on June 30, a Tripura Minister said here on Tuesday. to violence. bandry department issued the order try to use in ovo sex-determination ies, Animal Husbandry and Dairy- The flight would land at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordo- Earlier, Ghosh had released a slogan on the following appeals from the People technology as soon as it becomes ing, Rajasthan is one of the major loi International Airport in Guwahati on June 30, Tripura social networking sites that read “bodlao hobe, for the Ethical Treatment of Animals available. egg-producing states in the country Law and Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said quoting bodol o hobe” which means there will be re- (PETA) India. This new technology, which was -- making it especially imperative an External Affairs Ministry communication. venge as well as changes. PETA India raised the issue of the developed abroad and will be com- that it implement in ovo sexing tech- Of these, 70 people are from Manipur, 67 from Assam, “If they take up swords, we will take up poultry industry killing male and mercially available soon, would al- nology as soon as it’s commercially eight from Arunachal Pradesh and two each from Tripura swords. If they fight with knives, we will take other unwanted chicks using cruel low eggs containing male embryos available. and Mizoram, and one from Meghalaya. knives. As many as 104 BJP activists were Nath said that earlier a large number of northeastern killed in various political clashes across Ben- residents had returned from Bangladesh, Kuwait and other gal in past few years. We will answer them in HC refuses to stay minibus permits’ process in Punjab countries. the same language they believe in. They (Tri- The 3rd phase of the Vande Bharat Mission began on namool Congress) will not be able to stop us Chandigarh, June 23 (IANS) was a matter of administrative ment had accordingly issued June 11 and will continue till July 2. with the help of police forces,” Ghosh said. The Punjab and Haryana High convenience, and that the pro- public notices to invite applica- Over 500 residents of northeast India, stranded in Ban- The BJP state chief said that his party has Court on Tuesday rejected a cess for the grant of new permits tions for the grant of permits. gladesh, had returned by road. Health officials said that nothing to hide and the political change in plea of private minibus opera- for more than 1,400 rural routes The process was initiated in they were sent in institutional quarantine for seven days, Bengal is just a matter of time. tors in Punjab for a stay on re- was likely to take some time. early March through a public after which they had to undergo home quarantine for an- “BJP does not believe in violence and receipt of applications for new Additional Advocate General drive. other seven days. Many of these returnees had tested posi- venge. But if anyone thinks they can suppress permits by the state govern- Rameeza Hakeem contended The petitioners had con- tive for Covid-19. us and kill our supporters like this, we are ready ment. that the petition by the existing tended that the proposed pol- to counter them in their language of violence. The existing operators had minibus operators was nothing icy would lead to a wholesale We are not cowards. We will pay them back challenged the grant of new but a ruse to keep the new op- and unchecked grant of bus Jharkhand’s corona situation on everything with interest,” he hollered, adding permits, as announced by Chief erators out, cartelise rural trans- permits by June 30, congest that BJP also does what it says. Minister Amarinder Singh to port, and maintain their own the rural transport market and mend, cases doubling in 24 days Meanwhile, the West Bengal police regis- check monopoly and undue monopoly since many were upset the transport scheme of tered an FIR against Ghosh and other BJP lead- profiteering in the transport operating on the allotted routes the state. Ranchi, June 23 (IANS) The novel coronavirus situation ers for gathering at the party’s Subhash Nagar business. for the past 25 years without any The matter was heard by a Di- in Jharkhand was on the mend since the duration in which office on June 20 without permission. The BJP Refusing to stay the process healthy competition. vision Bench of Justices Rajan the number of positive cases was doubling was now 24 president along with the other party members of receiving of applications Amarinder Singh had, dur- Gupta and Karamjit Singh. days compared with nine days two weeks ago, a senior of- assembled in West Midnapore’s police sta- from those interested, the court ing the Budget session of the It was listed for further hear- ficer said on Tuesday. tion area to pay last respects to a party worker, accepted the Punjab govern- Assembly, announced the is- ing in August, after the comple- Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) state Pawan Jana of Dantan, who was allegedly killed ment’s contention that the June suance of 5,000 new minibus tion of submission of pleadings chief Dr Rakesh Dayal said though the number of corona- by Trinamool Congress-backed goons. 30 deadline set for the purpose permits. The Transport Depart- by new applicants. virus cases was decreasing there was still need for caution since infections were still getting reported. As per the Health Department data, the percentage of positive cases in tested samples was 3.11 between June 3 Retired Gujarat HC Justice Turtle survey begins in and 10, 2.7 from June 11 to 17, and 2.5 in the last five days. A health official said 74,886 samples were tested from April till June 3, of which 781 patients were found corona sworn in as 5th Lokayukta UP’s terai region positive. From June 4 to 21, as many as 46,898 samples Gandhinagar, June 23 latter’s residence, Raj served as Justice from Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), June 23 affairs,” said the TSA director. He said were tested, of which 1,317 patients tested positive. (IANS) Retired Gujarat Bhavan here. 2009 before retiring in (IANS) The Turtle Survival Alliance that the reason for selecting Pilibhit as The state has so far reported 2,098 cases, of which 1,408 High Court Justice Rajesh Born in 1956, Shukla December 2012. (TSA), a US-based international organ- a survey destination was the presence patients have been cured and discharged. Shukla was sworn in on started his career as an The first Lokayukta of isation, is undertaking a fresh survey of of 13 species of turtles there, of which Tuesday as the fifth Lo- advocate after complet- Gujarat was DH Shukla, turtle species in the Terai region of Ut- seven are enlisted in Schedule 1 of the kayukta of the state. ing his LLB. He served as who served from July 26, tar Pradesh. The survey will be carried Wildlife Protection Act of India. TMC suspends panchayat The post of Lokayukta Gujarat government’s so- 1988 to July 25, 1993. out after a gap of 15 years. The studies revealed that as many had been vacant since two licitor for two years from The second Lokayukta The diversity of turtles and status of as 356 species of turtles and tortoises member over distribution of years since the former, 1982 to 1984. was IC Bhatt who served their habitats are other crucial subjects were present globally, of which 29 were cyclone relief funds Justice DP Buch complet- He fought for the state from November 10, 1993 that will be an integral part of the sur- present in the Indian wetlands. ed his tenure of five years government’s home de- to November 9, 1998, fol- vey. According to the India programme “During the survey carried out in Kolkata, June 23 (IANS) A panchayat samity member in in December 2018. partment, general ad- lowed by SM Soni from director of TSA, Dr Shailendra Singh, 2005, we had selected 32 wetlands in West Bengal’s South 24-Parganas district was suspended Justice Shukla, who ministration, Narmada, November 25,1998 to the survey has been planned in the Te- Pilibhit, including a few within Pilib- from Trinamool Congress after he apologised in public on was nominated for the R&B departments. November 24, 2003. rai Arc Landscape (TAL) region. It was hit Tiger Reserve. This time, we will Tuesday in front of hundreds of angry villagers over the post by the state govern- He became the judge The post had remained initiated in Bahraich district on June 15, conduct the survey in over 40 rivers disbursement of relief to the Amphan-affected. ment on Monday, was of City Civil and sessions vacant from November with work in the Pilibhit Gangetic plains and reservoirs, including rivers Khan- At Mathurapur village, angry villagers held Swapan Ku- administered his oath of court in 1994. In Novem- 2003 till December 2013. to begin soon. “The survey will last a naut and Mala, the Sharda Sagar dam mar Ghatu and questioned him on cyclone relief funds in office by Gujarat Gover- ber 2007, Shukla became The post had remained fortnight. Every survey team will com- that stretches over 100 square kilome- the presence of police and block development officials. nor Acharya Devvrat on the additional judge in vacant from November prise three experts - one each of turtle tres and the Phulhar lake, where river Ghatu allegedly accepted his ‘mistake’ and publicly Tuesday morning at the Gujarat High Court and 2003 till December 2013. species, wetlands and socio-economic Gomti originates,” Singh said. sought forgiveness by pulling his ears. According to district Trinamool Congress sources, the panchayat samity member has been suspended from the party for an indefinite period. Meanwhile, the district administration has initiated the process to scrutinise the list of Amphan-affected Father-son die in judicial Doctors in Punjab strike work over villagers eligible for relief. The district administration will also review the list of those who have already received aid custody, Stalin seeks action Clinical Establishment Ordinance from the state for cyclonic disaster. Chandigarh, June 23 that was brought on April cide its further course of “If necessary, we will ask for refund from villagers who (IANS) Private doctors 10. action on June 28. were not affected by the cyclonic storm,” sources said. against guilty across Punjab strike work However, government In view of COVID-19 Chennai, June 23 (IANS) over the closure of their shop on Tuesday in protest doctors could not join crisis, a day earlier state After the death of a father- during the lockdown. The po- against the Punjab Clinical the protest owing to the Health Minister Balbir Man allegedly dies in UP without son duo, who were in judicial lice had booked the two on Establishment (Registra- Epidemic Act, but they Singh Sidhu appealed to custody, opposition DMK’s charge of preventing officials tion and Regulation) Ordi- expressed solidarity with the IMA to withdraw its treatment, probe on President M.K. Stalin on from performing their duty. nance of 2020 that is com- their fellow doctors by strike. Tuesday demanded strict ac- They were remanded in ju- ing into force from July 1. donating blood at some The minister said the Shamli (UP), June 23 (IANS) A middle-aged man ad- tion against police officials dicial custody and housed in The impact was seen places, including the Civil government was ready to mitted to the isolation ward of a government hospital in allegedly responsible for their Kovilpatti jail on June 21. more in towns and cities Hospital in Jalandhar. discuss all issues raised by Shamli district in Uttar Pradesh has died, with his family demise due to assault. On June 22, both were ad- than rural areas. However, IMA President Navjot the IMA over the proposed alleging negligence on the part of the doctors. Stalin also demanded that mitted to hospital where they major hospitals in cities Dahiya said the emergency Clinical Establishment Act. According to officials, the man, who drives a taxi, was Chief Minister K. Palaniswa- died. worked normally. services in the private hos- The Cabinet led by Ama- admitted to the hospital with cough and cold on Sunday mi, who holds the Home Stalin said area residents The strike call was given pitals remained closed. rinder Singh approved the and he died on Monday. His Covid-19 test report is yet portfolio, to answer the pub- had alleged that the two were by the Indian Medical As- He said if the govern- Punjab Clinical Establish- to come in. lic on the deaths in judicial severely assaulted physically sociation (IMA), which ment failed to accept ment (Registration and His wife has alleged that the doctors did not attend to him custody. at the police station on June claimed that it had already their demands, including Regulation) Ordinance and he died without any treatment. Chief Medical Officer The opposition leader said 19, owing to which they died. given an ultimatum to the providing a one-year ex- 2020, to bring the pri- Sanjay Bhatnagar, however, has denied the allegations, say- that Stathankulam police had People in Sathankulam also state government, asking it tension to the hospital to vate hospitals under the ing proper treatment was provided to the patient. arrested the man and son held a street protest against to withdraw its decision to install sewerage treatment umbrella of the Covid-19 after arguments on June 19 the “police brutality”. implement the ordinance plants, the IMA would de- battle. Indian Horizon 6 Edit Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Indian Horizon Way forward has to be different By Gurbachan Jagat power, muscle power, religious not have enough such men. Our Then we have the example of USA, Over the last couple of years, and caste affiliations, etc. Unfor- politics does not allow it. Gover- where, during World War II, right dark ominous clouds have been tunately, many criminals and oth- nance today is a highly complex from FDR’s first address to a joint hovering over the horizon, but er unsavoury elements possess technical affair in countries of session of Congress appealing for until recently not dark enough these qualifications and several of the size and scale of India and we unity, to the successful conclu- to be of great concern. However, them get the tickets and also win are competing against the best in sion of the war — the President, things have been changing at a elections. That leaves little space other countries. Today, especial- Congress, Senate and the nation fast pace over the last year and for well-educated and good peo- ly, when we are faced with such a stood as one entity. The American Wednesday, June 24, 2020 events seem to be overtaking us ple. This makes the task of select- gamut of problems, we need the system allows induction of vari- in spite of the efforts of the Gov- ing ministers more difficult and best. We need economists who ous heads of departments from ernment of India. We have today added to this is the fact that we can fathom the complexities of a outside the Senate and Congress. a nosediving economy, a nation have no tradition of ‘shadow cabi- modern economy in a global con- In fact, a large number are drawn Chinks in Covid armour reeling under the effects of the nets’ and therefore, we have very text, we need defence experts and from industry and the universi- Covid-19 lockdown and uncon- few MPs who have specialised in analysts who can understand and ties and after their term is over, Patient’s body lies unat- trolled migration. If this were not certain fields and can be auto- strategise the threats we face as a they go back to business or teach- enough, the Chinese are creating matic choices for those depart- new chapter begins in the ‘great ing. Both the models have worked major problems in Ladakh, Paki- ments. The result is that square game’. Similarly, we need experts well. tended in Charkhi Dadri stan-supported terrorists in Kash- pegs land up in round holes. Even on foreign affairs, industry and It is for the men who lead this mir and the Nepalese claiming otherwise, the process of Cabinet IT. We need outstanding admin- great country to choose a new path some of our territory. Internally formation involves giving repre- istrators to deal with our internal or make major corrections in the The callousness in attending to a also, some of the states seem to sentation to various groups, reli- problems, we need men of vision present system. All that we want is be unhappy with the Centre, es- gions, castes, etc. and action. good governance and those who Covid-19 patient lying dead in the pecially in financial matters. All The end result is that we have Our country has hundreds of lead us to be men of vision, sincerity, these problems factored together very few ministers who have do- such men and women who, at the integrity and dedication. We want washroom of an isolation facility in pose a major challenge and call main knowledge of their depart- drop of a hat, would jump in and men who look at the poorest of us for a national response. Although ments and hence, there is heavy do the best for the motherland. with compassion and extend a help- Charkhi Dadri is a blot on the Hary- the Government of India is doing dependence on the bureaucracy, Where should we look for them? ing hand to them. Nobody should ana Government’s preparedness in its best to face these challenges, a which also consists mainly of They are available in universities, feel left out, nobody should be left national crisis requires a national people with experience in general private sector, diaspora, serving by the roadside to rot and nobody handling of cases. Despite detailed response. management. If there is a strong- bureaucrats and diplomats, econ- should have to undergo what lakhs The Government of India is a man at the helm, then everybody omists, defence strategists in vari- of our unfortunate citizens have guidelines issued by the Centre re- huge behemoth having different waits for a signal regarding which ous think tanks, entrepreneurs, IT undergone recently. Let’s bring our departments to deal with different way the wind is blowing and all the whiz kids, researchers, space pio- best men and women from wher- garding the protocol and procedure subjects. It consists of ministers weather cocks turn accordingly. neers and last but not least, they ever they are and put them in their and bureaucrats of various levels It has to be remembered that are also there in other political specialised slots and enable them of dealing with Covid patients, the and hues and requires great team- all results are achieved through parties. So we have the human re- to give us the future we deserve. All work, with each member required teamwork, whether it be sports sources — how do we use them in the challenges we face, internal and state health and police departments to pull his weight. Ours is a par- or governance, and teamwork government? We have the exam- external, will be dealt with as they have been found woefully negligent liamentary democracy and politi- at the national level requires all ple of the United Kingdom. From should be dealt with. Let us embark cal parties select their candidates members to be competent, in- 1931 to 1945, they devised the on this journey today, let the leaders as far as coordinated efforts to pro- for elections, but merit and edu- telligent, resourceful and think- system of ‘national government’ show the way and bring in the trans- cational background are the least ing men of integrity. Do we have consisting of all major parties forming agents; we, the people, are vide prompt aid is concerned. That of qualifications being looked for. enough such men in government or coalitions of major parties to ready for the challenge. Are our ‘Winnability’ is the keyword and or does one man have to carry deal with the fallout of the Great leaders ready? the 39-year-old victim lay unattended it connotes a candidate’s money the weight of many? No, we do Depression and the World Wars. IANS in the washroom for many hours puts a question mark on the isolation cen- Centre plays important role during a global pandemic tres being monitored round the clock By Luv Puri broad guidelines and best practices on country’s financial capital, and Delhi, local citizens’ consultative forums, and fortified to handle emergencies. The over two-month-long fight the basis of information and studies the national capital, too have their comprising citizens from various pro- against Covid-19 has imparted gov- from various sources globally, includ- distinct challenges, including a lot of fessions such as doctors, academics, In a further horrific remiss, the body ernance lessons and these should be ing from various national diplomatic foreign travel. It is not just the absolute activists and NGOs as a part of its crisis factored in while preparing future re- missions, can suitably be activated. population density but also the inter- response strategy. remained in the ambulance for 24 sponses even as policymakers grapple However, the states are where the rub- nal residential density, which is based The idea is that even with the best of hours, waiting for the police to come with the need to revive the economy in ber hits the road in terms of imple- on the number of occupants per room intentions, the ruling political elite and the face of the challenging pursuit of mentation. in a household, that is a factor that its official machinery will have blind and complete the paperwork for its arresting the spread of the virus. A geographically sparse populated requires special attention. It is under- spots and, it is essential to have infor- The idea of a national lockdown and state in the North-East may require lined by NYC-based Citizens Housing mation and knowledge from a broader autopsy and cremation. one-size-fits-all seems incongruous, a different approach from the con- and Planning Council, a non-profit spectrum of society. The excuse that particularly for big and diverse coun- gested and densely inhabited parts of research and education organisation, such meetings could not take place This single instance of recklessness tries. In India, each state had its own the country. In the same vein, some of in its latest study. For instance, the because of the risk of infections is not distinct challenges and needs. The Co- the states, such as Gujarat, Kerala and study underlines that Seoul, which has valid. Online interactive tools such negates by some degrees the com- vid-19 caseload has crossed 1.9 lakh, Punjab that have high inflow and out- greater population density than New as Skype have eliminated the need to mendable job that the medical and but unpacking the numbers indicates flow from outside, primarily because a York City, suffered far less Covid-19 physically meet at one place. that the seven states alone have nearly lot of their natives have family mem- caseloads. The inputs of local health workers, paramedical staff, along with police- 75 per cent of the total numbers. Ma- bers who live abroad, are vulnerable as In this connection, an all-society doctors as well as nurses are important harashtra, followed by Tamil Nadu, they could import Covid-19 patients. approach is critical to understanding to tailor the broad guidelines of the Cen- men, have done so far as frontline Gujarat, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya There is a caveat. Kerala is one of each state’s vulnerabilities. There is tre in the face of the differing capacities Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are the the highest global exporters of health no need to reinvent the wheel. The last of the health system of each state. For warriors in fighting the highly con- seven states. And about 10 cities alone workers and this fact probably is one few months of excessive centralisation instance, during the earlier lockdowns, account for approximately 70 per cent of the catalysts for a greater societal in meeting the challenge of Covid-19 it was seen that in some cases, emer- tagious coronavirus. It also exposes of the cases. awareness of the health challenges. spread has dismantled the time-tested gency units of public hospitals refused The role of the Centre is important According to the Indian Nursing governance models. patients, even those who had non-Cov- chinks in the government’s claims of during a global pandemic. It can judi- Council, of the 20 lakh registered nurs- In the past, during a crisis-like situ- id-19 symptoms, as they were asked to having put things in order during the ciously procure the necessary medical es in India, 18 lakh are reportedly from ation such as social unrest and natural produce a Covid-19-free certificate. This supplies from international markets at Kerala alone. Coupled with the factor calamity, it is the normal practice of proved fatal for some patients. over two months of lockdown, when a reasonable price. Warning systems, of population density, Mumbai, the the local administrations to activate IANS the focus was on arming and ready- ing the infrastructure — hospitals, The best spinner Gavaskar ever faced wards, ICUs, isolation and quarantine By Pradeep Magazine around the batsman’s neck. No the highest number of wickets in ability, fulfilling a role that provi- facilities, a revolving fund of Rs 1,000 HE was a shy, reticent man, almost wonder Gavaskar rated him the best the Ranji Trophy, a haul of 637 that dence had assigned to him. He de- a recluse, who shunned the public spinner he has ever faced in his ca- is unlikely to be broken in a hurry. manded very little from the world, crore for each crucial department bat- glare, preferring a vacant corner in reer. Yet, he never played for India, being a contented man, who would even a crowded room so that he wouldn’t My memory lights up with an in- forced to live in the shadow of Bis- decline a promotion in his banker’s tling the virus — to cater to the surge have to talk much. He had very lim- cident, illustrative of Goel’s mas- han Singh Bedi, the left-arm spinner job if it meant having to leave his ited socialising skills — a reflection tery and Gavaskar’s surrender, from whose emergence coincided with hometown Rohtak. When the State in coronavirus-infected people. of his being more comfortable with a Ranji Trophy knock-out match Goel’s career. The two were poles Bank of India finally decided to pro- himself than a sign of his lacking in which was played on a vicious turner apart in their style and substance. mote him to an officer’s rank, which Haryana has also been caught on the self-confidence. In fact, his faith in at Rohtak in the eighties. Gavaskar If Bedi was a teaser, excruciatingly meant more money and better post- back foot with the interstate move- his own abilities, especially when it got beaten with a series of succes- slow in the air and forcing the bats- retirement benefits as well, he put came to spin bowling against bats- sive deliveries, with the ball eluding man to wait an eternity for the ball a condition: he won’t agree if he is ment in line with the revised policy men of high calibre, was astounding. the edge and landing in the wicket- to drop, Goel was flattish, making transferred. What he lacked in words, he more keeper’s gloves in one over. Finding the batsman hurry and quicken his There is an interesting story that as Lockdown 4.0 ended on May 31. than made up with his astonishing himself unable to counter the spin- footwork. Bedi is gracious in his probably sums up his attitude to range as a left-arm bowler who bats- ning deliveries, Gavaskar moved praise and acknowledges Goel to be the outside world. At the peak of his Its flip-flop on sealing and unsealing men dreaded to face. away from the crease just before the better bowler than him. Many career, he got a contract to play in Rajinder Goel’s creative magic Goel was to deliver his next ball. In a would like to believe that what sepa- one of the English county leagues. the border with the NCR caused im- would frustrate and exhaust some good-natured banter that indicated rates the two is not their skills, but He stayed in England for a few days, mense hardship to the commuters, of the best players in India. Yet, he his helplessness, Gavaskar was sug- luck. One was fortunate to move mostly indoors, rarely venturing never played for the country, being gesting that Goel might as well bowl ahead, the other unlucky to be left out. The biting cold, an indiffer- prompting the Supreme Court to rule forced to live in the shadow of Bis- without him being at the crease! behind and toil year after year, for ent city and an alien culture was so han Singh Bedi. The two had tre- Goel’s creative magic would frus- 27 years on the domestic circuit and daunting that he changed his mind that Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana mendous respect for each other, and trate and exhaust some of the best weave his own spinning web, while and returned without even stepping Goel did not have any bitterness at players of spin bowling in India. His the likes of Bedi, Prasanna, Chandra onto the cricket field. decide on a common policy within a having been left behind in the race. Haryana teammate Ashok Malhotra, and Venkat straddled the interna- In one of the many interactions He had an amazing calm about him. who, in the book of many experts, tional arena. I had with him in the course of my week. The state’s health sector needs The quiet, soft-spoken Rajinder has been among the finest players Goel himself did not express any reporting career, I asked him if this Goel would open up on the cricket of spin bowling in the country, rates bitterness at having been left behind story of his brief England sojourn to brace up and reboot itself, for its field, letting the round red-leathered him, like Gavaskar has, the best in the race. He had tremendous re- was true or not. He, in his typical hands are going to be full. Not only ball play myriad, deceptive tricks spinner of his times. “Even in the spect for Bedi’s craft and would nev- fashion, laughed, said almost noth- that would test the patience of any nets, he would tell me, ‘I will not let er betray any emotion that would ing, putting his arm around my has there been a spike in Covid cases batsman to his limits. In these in- you hit me and get you out.’” And, suggest he was a frustrated cricketer. shoulders and changed the topic. tense battles fought to the bitter true to his word, reminisces Mal- He had an amazing calm about him His death has saddened a large in the past few days — Haryana’s tally end, the loser would invariably be hotra, “I would try my best, but fail. and would dismiss any talk about fraternity of cricket followers with the batsman. Even a Sunil Gavas- His accuracy was so nagging, and him being unlucky with a smile and genuine anguish and grief that shows has crossed 3,300 — but even non-Co- kar found it difficult to escape the his variation so sudden, that I would a gentle shrug of his shoulders. that there is still a place in this world noose which Goel, with his nagging give up, frustrated and exhausted It was difficult to draw him out for people who are happy with what vid patients, who had been neglected accuracy and very subtle variations in my attempts to survive.” It were and make him talk about himself. they have and don’t cry for more. during the lockdown, can no longer of speed and turn, would tighten these qualities that made him take It was as if he was, to the best of his IANS be denied care and attention. Readers Response and contribution Welcome Indian Horizon Wednesday, June 24, 2020 op-ed 7 Is US ceding space to China? By Sajjad Ashraf ready its largest trading partner and Much of the pockets of affluence in In the midst of Covid-19 pandemic, investor. China needs energy, miner- these countries, come alongside Chi- there has been a war of words between als and raw material from the region. nese funded projects or Chinese busi- the US and China. Many observers are In Kazakhstan alone, China has in- nesses. paying close attention to renewed vested over $70 billion, mainly in oil While China spreads its economic American interest in Central Asian Re- sector, which is 80 per cent of invest- influence, Russia’s influence over the publics (CAR). ments made in the CAR. Turkmani- CAR as a security provider — a throw- The area, formerly a part of the for- stan, though not sharing border with back to the Soviet era, remains. Such a mer Soviet Union, comprises of five China, is dependent on China for sits position shields threats to the Russian countries Kazakastan, Uzbekistan, gas production. It exports mainly to territory and also works as a control Turkmanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyz- China. mechanism over the former Soviet re- stan. Launching its new Central Asia In addition to the energy supplies publics. Garnering support in the re- strategy in February, the US Secre- and market for the Chinese manufac- gion is therefore, a tough mission for tary of State Mike Pompeo visited the tured goods, CAR is critical to China’s the US. region in one of his only three trips reach towards Europe through the BRI Remaining passive in the region abroad since the Covid-19 outbreak. projects. for many years, the US now seems to The abundance of hydrocarbons, Investing in economic growth in the realise that unless it becomes more its economic promise and its loca- neighbouring CAR along with eco- active in the wake of impending exit tion bordering both China and Russia nomic transformation of its own west- from Afghanistan, it will have a little makes CAR a subject of international ern province of Xinjiang, which shares stake left in a strategic region. attention. As these states spun out ethnic, cultural and religious links Except for possible counterterror- of Soviet Union, Russia remains the with the CAR, appears to be China’s ism cooperation, if necessary, there is dominant power in several facets of goal to bring stability to its own west- little on which US, Russia and China their lives. ern region. agree. The US attempt is therefore, a During the last two decades China China is sometimes the only source zero-sum game in competition with has developed strong energy and oth- of prosperity in the impoverished entrenched players, Russia and China, er economic interests, making stabili- region. The volume of Beijing’s eco- which the US has little chance of win- Beijing is spreading its economic muscle ty in the region one of its primary con- nomic engagement, ensuring favour- ning. cerns. Central Asia is a fundamental able conditions for itself, do translate Officials visits to CAR, especially in the strategic Central Asian Republics link in China’s economic and strategic into political and security influence. during the Trump era, tends to be reach across the Eurasian land mass. China nonetheless, shows no am- heavy on aggressive warnings and attempts to play its big power game their bets when it comes to aligning China’s backyard bition to remake local politics in the light on promises. Offering a $1 mil- against China and Russia, the foreign with Beijing or Washington. The region, critical to both, is Rus- CAR. lion for technical assistance to Uz- minister of Uzbekistan said, “we would The recently released “United States sia’s underbelly and China’s backyard. Quality of projects bekistan dwarfs the enormous size of really not like to feel on ourselves un- Strategic Approach to The Peoples’s The US earlier used the CAR as an al- Deals struck in the region are some- Chinese commitments, for instance. favourable political consequences in Republic of China” underscores Amer- ternate freight route to Afghanistan times are not always to easy to explain. Secretary Pompeo (on a first cabinet relation to some competition in our ican paranoic assumptions based on when access through Pakistan got dis- There is a grudging praise however, level mission from US to the region in region between large powers.” China’s rise. The paper is a declara- rupted. Both China and Russia, deeply for the extent and quality of projects half a decade), was keen to warn the The US has little chance of making tion of a new “Cold War,” which the entrenched in the region are unlikely undertaken with Chinese assistance regional states of cooperation with its presence felt in the CAR. US is unlikely to win. Perhaps the time to cede space. Since beginning official that provide jobs and benefits to the China but suggested no realistic alter- A new “great game” is now under- for passing the baton has come. links with the CAR in 1991 China is al- local populations. natives. Clearly referring to American way in the region with leaders hedging Gulf News How we can overcome the coronavirus By Noura S. Al Mazrouei visualise images as reality and sense every cancer in Simonton Cancer Centre. The Viruses and other germs are all around us. single bit of it, leading to self-healing. To tumour spread throughout his body. He, But why do some people catch a virus while explain, a laryngeal cancer 60-year patient however, was so convinced a press-adver- others don’t? Why do patients respond dif- slowed down the progress of the malignant tised anti-cancer drug called Krebiozen ferently to drugs, and some don’t even re- tumour and improved his health thanks to would cure him that he substituted it for spond at all? What is exactly responsible for the imagery sessions where he visualised radiation therapy. The tumours had shrunk the difference? Is it the immune system, or radiation as bullets targeting and chasing due to the patient’s belief in the efficacy of conscious beliefs, or both? the cancerous cells out of the body through the drug not to the efficacy per se. Having ADVERTISING liver and kidneys. recovered, he was discharged to lead a nor- Science tells us that skin cells can entirely The success was astonishing! 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So medical profession- The state of mind can alter the course of Our beliefs and emotions have links to als have prescribed placebo, an inert sugar illness while superstitions, fear, stress and poor health as the Quran says, “And Who, drug, to stimulate the innate healing pow- anxiety weaken our immunity and digestive when I fall ill, heals me” (26:80). The Bible ers in the patient. systems. According to Ed Diener , professor says, “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a The drug proved effective but the effect emeritus of psychology at the University of crushed spirit dries up the bones” (17:22). In was ascribed to two factors. First: the pa- Illinois, summarised in his studies, “feel- these messages, the physical symptoms are tient’s faith in the drug relieved his symp- ing positive about your life, not stressed attributed to the human psyche holding hu- toms as if he was given a real medical treat- out, not depressed — contributes to both man at fault for his sickness and impacting ment. Mind-body connection supersedes longevity and better health among healthy health. In fact, the mind can defeat mental reality. Second: the behaviour of the doctor populations”. disorders and physical illnesses caused by influences one’s psychology. It is estab- The lesson we learn that helps us face the negative thinking. lished that the unshakeable beliefs of the coronavirus pandemic is that our positive To change patients’ attitudes, Califor- patient cure or ruin him. attitudes and belief in the healing power of nia Simonton Cancer Centre introduced ADVERTISING the mind can defeat all pathogens as well as guided imagery and visualisation exer- A case in point is an American business- tumours. cises. Imagery is the ability of the mind to man who was diagnosed with lymph node Gulf News No country is exceptional. Here is why

By Andreas Kluth This ideology transcended party poli- of scholars such as Aleksandr Dugin, this or Japan’s during the past century, ex- York Times in 2013. Here it is in a nut- Pundits have recently proclaimed “the tics. In 2016, Hillary Clinton also em- exceptionalism implies a manifest des- ceptionalism mutates into a brutish shell: If we all claim to be exceptional, end” or exposed “the myth” of British ex- braced American exceptionalism, in part tiny to rule over an anti-Western “Eur- ethnocentrism that leads to atrocities, there will be trouble. ceptionalism. It’s hard for Brits to keep as a way of attacking her opponent, Don- asia.” tragedy and ruin. That’s why the word Nations are more like individuals. In seeing themselves as uniquely heroic ald Trump, whom she considered strange Japan also felt exceptional once, until “Sonderweg” has acquired an entirely some respects they’re similar, in oth- while bungling their response to a pan- for not believing in it. its defeat in World War II. It arguably still negative connotation among historians ers different, but never exceptional, and demic, fumbling through Brexit and liter- My other country got into the game ear- does, for instance in the intellectual train postwar Germany, as a delusion that they’re certainly wiser not to pretend to ally boxing up statues of national idols to lier. Two centuries ago, long before there dition of Nihonjinron, which is based on culminated in the Holocaust. be. Exceptionalism is an infantile and save them from being defaced. even was a nation state called Germany, Japanese uniqueness. Next door, China’s “It is extremely dangerous to encour- destructive idea. The sooner we drop it, Other observers have similarly an- romantic philosophers such as Johann “middle kingdom” has always felt special age people to see themselves as excep- the better. nounced the end of Swedish exception- Gottfried Herder and Johann Gottlieb and currently calls this “the China Way.” tional,” a world leader wrote in the New Gulf News alism, because of an unorthodox epide- Fichte espied German exceptionalism From India’s Hindutva (“Hindu-ness”) miological approach to Covid-19 that in the unique spirit or soul of the “Volk” to South Africa’s regional superiority basically failed. But Sweden’s belief in the people or tribe. These ideas led to the complex and Poland’s narrative of being its own special status apparently became rise of nationalism in Europe. victim and redeemer, everybody seems untenable even earlier, and for many During the 19th century, this excep- to be at it. other reasons. tionalism turned into a conviction that Leading to bad things For every commentator declaring the German “culture,” presumed to be very The problem is that exceptionalism end of a given national exceptionalism, deep, was superior to Anglo-French “ci- leads to bad things. The first is hypocri- others pop up reasserting it. This seems vilisation,” a term used by German writ- sy. How, for instance, could the US or UK to be an iron law of history: Every nation ers to connote shallowness. ever have claimed to be morally superior at one point or another claims to be su- Racist exceptionalism when the first English ship carrying Afri- perior to others or endowed with a spe- The “land of poets and thinkers” was can slaves to America arrived in 1619, a cial mission. Exceptionalism, ironically, self-evidently different: equidistant be- year before that other English ship, the is universal. tween East and West and on a “Sonder- Mayflower, brought the Pilgrims to their Notable examples include my own two weg” (special path) that would lead to city upon a hill? countries (I’m a dual US-German citi- something superior to monarchy, aris- And what would either country say if zen). When John Winthrop, governor of tocracy or democracy. After World War the anti-racism riots of recent weeks — the Massachusetts Bay Colony spoke of a I this mutated into racist exceptionalism late blowback for that earlier legacy — “city on a hill” in 1630, he was thinking of — that is, Nazism — and World War II. had taken place in, say, China or Iran? a smallish group of Puritans. Of the many exceptionalisms around Exceptionalism requires editing a coun- Shining city upon a hill today, one in particular resembles the try’s past, and indeed lying. By the time President Ronald Reagan 19th-century German variety. Russia has It also leads to double standards. In in 1980 turned that phrase into a “shin- long seen itself as a “Third Rome,” fol- the American case, it often becomes “ex- ing city upon a hill,” Americans got the lowing the empires of the Caesars and emptionalism,” when the US doesn’t feel point. Their country was not only a su- the Orthodox Byzantines, whose role bound by international treaties or courts, perpower but also the most virtuous “Holy Rus” tried to take over. even as it criticises other countries for nation in the world, morally superior to Like the Germans of yore, Russians are falling foul of them. Such arrogance pro- Exceptionalism is a destructive idea. The others and endowed with a special his- sure their culture and soul is deeper than vokes resentment and conflict. torical role. the West’s. As expressed in the thought In the worst cases, such as Germany’s sooner we drop it, the better

The views expressed in these columns are the writers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Indian Horizon or its management.-Editor Indian Horizon 8 international Wednesday, June 24, 2020 UNGA Prez-elect pledges to build consensus, trust Ghani recalls draft of United Nations, June the “parliament of the world”, trust among countries, the UN amendments to media law 23 (IANS) Volkan Bozkir, he said it continues to be the chief said that “this is essential rPesident-elect of the 75th most effective way to seek for progress at any time, but session of the UN General global solutions, and that the especially now”. Assembly (UNGA), said that UNGA is “uniquely situated” to Before welcoming the next he will work hard to build steer those efforts. UNGA president, Guterres consensus and trust among the Extending congratulations thanked incumbent Tijjani world body’s member states. to the president-elect, UN Muhammad-Bande of Nigeria, “Consensus building will be Secretary-General Antonio for his “capable stewardship” at the core of all my efforts,” Guterres maintained that during the “extraordinary time” Xinhua news agency quoted Bozkir will be presiding over of COVID-19. Bozkir as saying in an informal “a crucial year in the life of this Meanwhile, Muhammad- meeting of the world body on organization”. Bande said the General Kabul, June 23 (IANS) The mass media law that Monday. He stressed the importance Assembly would observe on Afghan President Ashraf was enacted in 2006 has The expectations and views of highlighting the value Friday the 75th anniversary of Ghani has ordered the 54 articles and now the of each of the world’s regional of multilateralism during the signing of the UN Charter, recall of the amended draft government has proposed groups and its members “will the organization’s 75th through a virtual meeting that of the mass media law amendments to at least 13, be equally important and in sync with the secretary- said “today is the start of a new anniversary, the continued reflects on the foundational from Parliament until it something that has been valuable to me”, he said. general’s agenda and priorities, chapter for me”. need to respond to the document of the UN, including was further discussed, the harshly criticized by 20 “I will represent the UN to be “as effective as we can”, Humanitarian crises, deadly COVID-19 pandemic, and its role today and in the decades Presidential Palace said in prominent Afghan media membership as a whole,” and liaise closely with the conflicts and COVID-19 are the need to evaluate a range to come. a statement. outlets and journalists’ Bozkir told the virtual briefing, Economic and Social Council among the global problems of global challenges -- from He also announced a high- According to the rights organizations. making clear that he would (ECOSOC) too, to “harmonize” that require global solutions, climate change to human rights level meeting scheduled for statement on Monday, Critics say the serve “the best interests of the their essential work. said Bozkir. and gender equality. June 30 to inaugurate the first Ghani said in a cabinet amendments would UN and its member states”. A career diplomat for nearly On the principle of Acknowledging Bozkir’s session in a series of colloquia meeting that the Afghan allow censorship before Bozkir said that he will work 50 years, the Turkish politician multilateralism that underpins aim of establishing greater on poverty eradication. government has always and after publication, been committed to and based on the N.Korean defectors send more supporting the freedom of proposed amendments, WHO urges balance between protection speech and enhancing the “unnecessary” and “vast” leaflets to Pyongyang media activities and that authority would be granted “fortunately, we have no to the government’s against COVID-19 Seoul, June 23 (IANS) found on a hill in Hongcheon, one in custody on charges monitoring organizations. on the fundamental public health A group of North Korean a South Korean county located of violating freedom of Also some advantages measures that have been known defectors in the South on nearly 100 kilometers southeast speech”, reports TOLO and rights of media to work, including finding and Tuesday claimed that it has of Paju, on Tuesday morning, News. and journalists would testing suspected cases, isolating sent more anti-Pyongyang police said. The amended draft be excluded and the and caring for the sick, tracing leaflets across the border An image of the balloon of the mass media law independence of the and quarantining contacts, and overnight from the western showed that it was carrying was sent to Parliament National TV might be protecting health workers. border city of Paju. images of North Korea’s last week, which raised compromised – among He also urged every individual Police said one of the ruling Kim family members, concerns among the other restrictions and to take measures to protect balloons used for sending the including the current leader media community and amendments highlighted themselves and others, such leaflets was found in a town Kim Jong-un and his younger groups supporting the by journalists’ rights as maintain physical distance, in the mountainous eastern sister Yo-jong, as well as media. organizations. cleaning hands and wearing a province of Gangwon, reports bundles of leaflets, the Yonhap mask where appropriate. Yonhap News Agency. News Agency reported. The WHO chief also talked “(We) sent anti-North The South Korean Ex-Pak Prez to be indicted Geneva, June 23 (IANS) The new cases of COVID-19 were about the potential of steroid Korea leaflets over (to the Unification Ministry called World Health Organization reported on Sunday, which was dexamethasone in treatment North) between 11 p.m. and for a halt to such leaflet in money laundering (WHO) urged a delicate balance easily the most in a single day of COVID-19, saying “although midnight on Monday (from campaigns. “Leaflets, whether between protection against so far. Worldwide, more than the data are still preliminary, a town) in Paju,” Park Sang- from the North or the South, case in July COVID-19 and minimizing 8.8 million cases have now been the recent finding that the hak, chief of Fighters for a Free do no good for inter-Korean social, economic damage reported to WHO, and more than steroid dexamethasone has life- North Korea, said. According relations, and the two leaders therewith, as global daily new 465,000 people have lost their saving potential for critically to Park, six members of the agreed in the Panmunjom cases keeps hitting new record. lives.According to the WHO chief, ill COVID-19 patients gave group, which has been active Declaration to stop the “It’s not a choice between some countries are continuing to us a much-needed reason to in anti-North Korea leafleting, leafleting,” a Ministry official lives and livelihoods. Countries see a rapid increase in cases and celebrate.” sent to the North around said, referring to a 2018 can do both,” claimed WHO deaths, while some others that But he reiterated that it should 500,000 leaflets carried by 20 summit agreement between Director-General Tedros have successfully suppressed only be used for patients with large helium balloons. President Moon Jae-in and Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as all transmission are now seeing an severe or critical disease and Some 500 pamphlets North Korean leader Kim countries are facing a “delicate upswing in cases as they reopen under close clinical supervision. depicting South Korea’s Jong-un. Taking issue with balance between protecting their their societies and economies. According to WHO, as of success story, 2,000 $1 bills and such leafleting campaigns people, while minimizing the He urged countries to be 3:50 p.m. CEST (1750 GMT), 1,000 SD cards were also flown in the South, North Korea Islamabad, June 23 The order stated that social and economic damage”, careful and creative in finding the COVID-19 pandemic had to the North, along with the made a series of inflammatory (IANS) An accountability other accused in the cases Xinhua news agency reported. solutions that enable people to infected 8,860,331 people leaflets, he said. At least one of remarks toward South Korea court of Islamabad on may attend the court The latest numbers from WHO stay safe while getting on with worldwide, causing a death toll the balloons, flown by defectors and President Moon Jae-in in Tuesday decided to indict proceedings through video show that more than 183,000 their lives, and to double down of 465,740. in South Korea on Monday, was recent weeks. former Pakistan President link. An FIR in the case was Asif Ali Zardari and others lodged on July 6, 2018 by accused in a mega money the Federal Investigation COVID-19 prompts Saudi to limit Haj pilgrimage laundering case on July 7. Agency alleged that huge Riyadh, June 23 journey to Mecca in late matter was a statement the Congo and several According to an order amounts of money were (IANS) Saudi Arabia has July is in harmony with in March urging Muslims other African countries issued by accountability being laundered through announced that due to the the imperative in Islamic abroad to delay making were excluded from the judge Mohammad fake and forged accounts coronavirus pandemic, Law to “preserve the reservations for the Haj due to Ebola. Azam Khan, “because of by depositing and only a “very limited human soul”. journey to Mecca. The Haj represents prevailing situation of withdrawing the same. number” of people will be The announcement Some 1,500 mosques an important source (COVID-19) pandemic the The companies and allowed to take part in this comes as Saudi Arabia in Mecca reopened of income, typically presence of accused for persons involved in the year’s Haj pilgrimage to reported a total of 161,005 on Sunday after being generating between $5.3 the purpose of framing of forged accounts were Mecca. COVID-19 cases, while the closed for three months. billion and $6.9 billion charges will be procured named in the FIR and “In light of the nationalities within the to be eligible, reports Efe death toll stands at 1,307. Worshippers are required for the local economy, through Skype/video link it was alleged that the persistence of this Kingdom,” the Ministry news.Authorities said their Muslim-majority to wear masks. according to Mecca’s facility”, reports Dawn scam is worth about 4.145 pandemic, the severity of of Pilgrimage said in a aim was making the “ritual nations, notably Malaysia, This is not the first chamber of commerce. news. billion PKR. the outbreak of infection statement on Monday. safe” and “complying with had been calling on the time Saudi Arabia has In 2019, nearly by gatherings... It was So while this year’s Haj preventive measures and Saudi government to restricted participation in 2.5 million Muslims decided to establish a will include non-Saudis, social distancing”, given clarify its position on the the pilgrimage. performed the Haj, S’pore Prez dissolves pilgrimage this year 2020 those individuals must the lack of a vaccine. Haj. Between 2014 and 2016, including more than with very limited numbers already reside inside the Limiting the number Until now, Riyadh’s only Muslim faithful from the 600,000 Saudis, according Parliament, paves way for those of different borders of the Kingdom of pilgrims making the public statement on the Democratic Republic of to official figures. for polls Singapore, June 23 (IANS) New US sanctions aim to affect Syrian prez polls: Minister Singapore President Halimah Damascus, June 23 (IANS) to advance our national Yacob on Tuesday dissolved The new US sanctions economy, achieve self- Parliament, paving the way for against Syria were aimed sufficiency, deepena widely-anticipated general at affecting the 2021 cooperation with friends election that will take place in presidential elections in the and allies in various fields, phase two of the city-state’s war-torn country, Foreign and our fight againstreopening amid the COVID-19 Minister Walid al-Moallem terrorism will not stop,” pandemic. said on Tuesday. al-Moallem said. He said A Writ of Election, which At a press conference, al- that the Syrian government specifies the date of the polls, is Moallem said that President has already started taking expected to be issued shortly, stable, to “clear the decks” and decisions will impact your lives Bashar al-Assad will remain steps to face the sanctions while Nomination Day has been give the new government a fresh, and livelihoods, and shape in power as long as the fight against terrorism. Caesar Act.He said dealing through contacting “friendly set for June 30, The Straits Times full five-year mandate. After the Singapore for many years to Syrian people want that, He said the new round with the Caesar Act will not countries”. quoted the Prime Minister’s election, the new government come, far beyond the five-year reports Xinhua news agency. of sanctions “will not be impossible, adding that The US Caesar Syria Office as saying in a statement. can focus on the national agenda, term of the next government.” Al-Moallem further said be less vicious than its the Syrian government is Civilian Protection Act In a televised address to which includes handling the The election, Singapore’s 13th the new sanctions also predecessors”, adding that working to secure the needs aims to sanction the Syrian the nation on Tuesday, Prime coronavirus pandemic, economy since independence, is likely to aimed to open the road for Syria is used to deal with of the people and enhance government, including Minister Lee Hsien Loong and jobs, he said. again see the People’s Action the return of terrorism to the unilateral sanctions that the livelihood of the Syrians. President al-Assad, for its said he has decided to call the “The government that you Party (PAP) challenged for all Syria, stressing the Syrian have been imposed since “We must make the alleged “war crimes” against general election now, while the elect will have critical decisions seats - as the ruling party was in government will continue to 1978 all the way till the new Caesar Act an opportunity the Syrian people. COVID-19 situation is relatively to make,” Lee said. “These 2015. Indian Horizon 9 business Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Sensex soars 500 points, Nifty India’s automakers’ profitability to remain above 10,400 weak: Fitch Ratings on Thursday.“Today’s rally Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) ment. “Auto sales were affect- recover in the second half of have supported India’s tractor was led by hectic buying in Credit rating agency Fitch Rat- ed by weak consumer senti- FY21 as sales gradually in- sales, which fell by a smaller private sector banks and ings expects Indian automak- ment as quarterly GDP growth crease after the easing of lock- 10 per cent in FY20 compared NBFC stocks,” he said. ers’ profitability to remain slowed over FY20 and buyers’ down measures since May. with other vehicle types.” He said that the market weak as the pandemic’s eco- preference to wait for newer, However, overall volumes Besides, it said that sales vol- is likely to remain vola- nomic impact will weigh on BS6-compliant models.” could decline by more than 20 ume will have a larger impact tile with an upward bias demand in FY21. According to the Society of per cent in FY21 as customers on automakers’ profitabil- as the economy gradually India’s automakers reported Indian Automobile Manufac- choose to delay spending on ity as they have a significant unlocks and is expected to sharper volume declines and turers, domestic sales volume big-ticket discretionary items quantum of fixed expenses post a sharp recovery. weaker profitability in the of passenger vehicles fell by 22 amid a weak economic out- when compared to operating The BSE Sensex closed at last quarter of the financial per cent YoY in 4QFY20, com- look and due to higher prices margins.“Weak demand could 35,430.43, higher by 519.11 year ended March 31, 2020 pared to a decline of 1 per cent with BS6. In particular, Fitch also lead to more aggressive points or 1.49 per cent (4QFY20) than in the earlier in 3QFY20. expects a sharper decline in pricing by automakers despite from the previous close of quarter. The rating agency cit- “Fitch expects India’s real the sales of medium and heavy the higher cost of production 34,911.32. ed factors such as slowing GDP GDP to decline by 5 per cent commercial vehicles because under BS6, which could offset Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) index closed 2.50 per cent It had opened at growth and weak consumer in FY21 following multiple ex- of lower levels of private in- savings from lower commodity The Indian stock market higher while the Finance 35,015.73 and touched an sentiment to have reduced tensions of stringent lockdown vestment, weak mining activ- prices,” the statement said. surged on Tuesday track- index rose 2.08 per cent. intra-day high of 35,482.16 volumes and led to higher dis- measures in the country since ity amid subdued commodity “Automakers will also face ing a positive trend in the Net buying by foreign and a low of 34,843.69 counts by automakers. the last week of March 2020,” prices, and fewer new infra- significant working capital-re- global markets, with the portfolio investors stood at points. The Nifty50 closed Fitch said the implementa- the statement said. structure projects. lated cash flow mismatches in BSE Sensex gaining over Rs 168.96 crore during the at 10,471.00, higher by tion of BS6 - a more stringent “Automakers reported zero “In comparison, the decline 1QFY21, as sales receipts dwin- 500 points. day and that by domestic 159.80 points or 1.55 per emission framework - in April sales volumes in April and yoy in two wheeler volumes could dle in line with weak volumes, The Nifty50 on the Na- institutional investors was cent from its previous 2020 will increase production declines of more than 75 per be smaller because rural con- but they continue to make pay- tional Stock Exchange Rs 454.48 crore. close. costs. “Sales in all key auto cat- cent in May because of weaker sumers will be less affected by ments to suppliers - which are (NSE) also added over 150 Rahul Sharma, Research The top gainers on the egories fell sharply in 4QFY20 demand as well as production the recession, while they had a typically smaller entities with points to close above the Head at Equity99 Advi- Sensex were Larsen & Tou- from 3QFY20 when discounts disruption due to plant clo- good harvest and better pric- limited financial flexibility. 10,400 mark. sors, said that along with bro, Bajaj Finance and offered by automakers during sures, supply chain disruption ing dynamics in the last crop However, we do not expect the Healthy buying was wit- the positive sentiments, IndusInd Bank, while the the festive season helped to and the lack of labour avail- season and expect a normal larger automakers to experi- nessed across sectors led traders were seen cover- only losers were Reliance slow the downtrend in sales ability.” monsoon in the current sea- ence major liquidity issues, by finance and banking ing up short positions Industries, Bharti Airtel that started in the beginning As per the statement, vol- son,” the statement said. given their low leverage and stocks. The S&P Banking ahead of derivative expiry and Maruti Suzuki India. of 2019,” Fitch said in a state- umes are expected to partly “Better farm economics ample financial flexibility.” Musk tells Tesla staff to go ‘all out’ as Q2 ends CBIC enables end-to-end paperless exports under Turant Customs San Francisco, June 23 with the local authori- New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) ence. While the assessment April 15, 2020. The electronic (IANS) Elon Musk has sent ties as sheltering-at-home As part of its efforts to provide of Customs duty would be transmission of the Ship- a crisp email to all Tesla rules were in place in May. paperless and faceless admin- faceless, i.e., it would be done ping Bill would do away with employees, telling them to Tesla posted a surprise istration, the Central Board of anonymously and remotely, the present requirement to go all out, produce and sell profit of $16 million in Indirect Taxes and Customs critical steps in the process take paper printout of these the vehicles to meet the the first quarter of 2020 (CBIC) has launched a new have been made contactless documents thereby promot- demand for the end of the despite temporary disrup- process that eliminates the and paperless, CBIC said in a ing Green Customs. Equally quarter (June 30). tions in productions due need for exporters to approach process fully electronic, from statement. importantly exporters would First reported by Elec- to COVID-19 restrictions. customs officials with proof of the filing of the Shipping Bill to These reforms are based on not have to visit the Customs trek, the Tesla CEO ad- Tesla’s revenue in Q1 export for each consignment. the final order to allow export. enhanced use of digital tech- Houses for this purpose and dressed the importance of 2020 reached $5.9 billion, CBIC Chairman Ajit Kumar The new initiative is yet an- nology to reduce the time and can better utilize their time in the last week of the quar- ends on June 30 and the an increase of nearly $1.5 on Monday unveiled a Secure other step taken by CBIC for costs for the importers, ex- promoting their business. ter: “For many reasons, a electric car maker is aim- billion a year ago. QR coded Shipping Bill that fulfilling its commitment to a porters and other stakehold- Kumar said that the endeav- great deal of Tesla execu- ing to boost sales as the The company ended the would be electronically sent Faceless, Paperless, and Con- ers, thereby improving India’s our is to leverage technology tion worldwide is packed factories were shut down quarter with $8.1 billion of to exporters after the Customs tactless Customs under the ranking in the World Bank’s to make the Customs clear- into the final week of the owing to the pandemic cash. allows export. This eliminates umbrella of its “Turant Cus- Trading Across Borders pa- ance process more transpar- quarter. It is very impor- for most days.. “Wouldn’t Tesla said the volume in one stroke the requirement toms” programme. rameter of its Doing Business ent and faster. Turant Cus- tant that we go all out bring this up if not very growth in the Gigafactory of the exporters having to ap- Under the umbrella of Report, the statement added. toms, which has as its main through end of June 30 to important,” said Musk. Shanghai led to a material proach the Customs officers Turant Customs, the CBIC The launch of paperless component Faceless Assess- ensure a good outcome,” Tesla reopened its Fre- improvement in margins for proof of export. promises the trade a faceless, documentation on exports is ment, would be implemented he wrote in the email. mont, California-based of locally made Model 3 The changes also makes the contactless and paperless a sequel to a similar initiative in phases across the entire Tesla’s second quarter factory after a long fight vehicles. end-to-end customs export Customs clearance experi- that begun for imports w.e.f. country by 1st January 2021. Reliance Infrastructure promoters plan to raise shareholding Solar gear imports from China Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Reli- corporate loan which was availed filed by the SBI, Ambani empha- ance Infrastructure Chairman by Reliance Communications in sised that this also does not relate may attract higher 20% duty Anil Ambani said on Tuesday that the normal course of business in to any personal borrowing, but promoters of RInfra are planning 2012 from a consortium of three arose out of a guarantee given for to raise their shareholding in the Chinese banks -- CDB, ICBC and a loan which was availed by Reli- company. C-EXIM -- for global refinancing. ance Communications and Reli- Promoter shareholding in the Ambani noted that the guar- ance Infratel way back in 2016 to company as of March 31, 2020 antee on the basis of which the repay the debts of Chinese and stood at 14.70 per cent, of which claim was made was admittedly certain other Indian Banks. Anil Ambani’s family holds 0.25 not signed by him. In fact, he had The Chairman reassured fellow per cent. Reliance Project Ventures only signed a power of attorney shareowners that none of these and Management holds 10.61 per limited to executing a non-bind- potential liabilities, if any, would cent, while Reliance Big Private the employees have also agreed ing letter of comfort to the Chi- have the slightest bearing what- Limited holds 3.83 per cent. on reduction in compensation up nese Banks. soever on the operations of the New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The China. In the first nine months of Speaking at the Annual General to 50 per cent. He also assured the As per the UK Court’s order, the company, Reliance Infrastructure Indian government proposes to FY20, imports from China stood at Meeting of Reliance Infrastruc- shareholders that no potential li- final amount owed under the al- Ltd, or its bright future prospects. end custom duty exemption on $1,179.89 million. The imports had ture, Ambani also said that the ability will impact the operations leged guarantee will be assessed He also reassured the fellow solar cells and module imports as fallen drastically since April due to company will be debt free during of the company. based on the outcome of the shareholders that his sole desire it looks to boost domestic manu- Covid-19 outbreak and shutdown the current financial year. Regarding the claim of Chinese RCOM insolvency resolution pro- was to assist the RCom Group, and facturing and put a check on large of operations in China but the The Chairman also announced Banks, he said that the loan in re- cess. In addition, he will avail all not to make any personal gains. It scale procurement of solar genera- country remains sought after by to forego his compensation for spect of which the proceedings available legal remedies in India was also to demonstrate his un- tion equipment from China. developers as price of gear is almost the current financial year. The have been initiated was not for to protect his interest. flagging commitment to the best Sources in the government said 30-40 per cent cheaper. management of the company and any personal borrowing, but for a With regard to the proceedings interests of all the stakeholders. that a 20 per cent basic customs As per the plan, the government duty may be imposed on solar would now look at putting basic equipment imports soon after the customs duty (BCD) of 20 per cent OIL loses production of over 8,291 MT crude oil in Assam existing 15 per cent safeguard duty solar equipment imports from in solar cells and modules expired August when the continuing safe- Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) De- tion of local people and various chineries and equipment, from sam’s Guwahati, after OIL submit- end of July. The proposal is part of guard duty of 15 per cent ceases. spite partial withdrawal of agita- students organisations had forced Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh), ted an affidavit and threatened to a larger measure being looked at by The budget 2020-21 proposed tion by area people and others OIL to stop its operations at many Vadodara (Gujarat) and other approach the Gauhati High Court. the government through imposi- the 20 per cent duty but has not following an oil well blowout in drilling locations and work-over places was delayed due to CO- The High Court bench com- tion of tariff and non-tarrif barriers implemented it so far. Ministry of Assam, state-owned Oil India Ltd locations in Tinsukia and Dibru- VID-19 protocols and standard prising Chief Justice Ajai Lamba on imports of non-essential items New and Renewable Energy is now (OIL) continues to lose produc- garh districts. operating procedures. and Justice Soumitra Saikia had coming from China. While the likely to recommend this duty to re- tion of oil and gas, an official said Though a section of agitators An OIL official said that as per a on Monday deferred hearing of a government has earlier put some place safeguard duty ending in July. on Tuesday. discontinued protest and road detailed plan drawn with the help Public Interest Litigation against restrictions on investments from Sources said that the duty could be So far, 8,291 MT of crude oil and blockade on Saturday, others con- of Indian and foreign experts, the the approval of the Petroleum and neighbouring countries, includ- raised in future to upto 40 per cent around 11 MMSCMD of natural tinue to demand higher compen- well will be capped by July 7. Natural Gas Ministry to the OIL ing China, the added dimension of depending on whether a 30 per cent gas has been lost as a section of sation for the affected people and A massive fire broke out on June for drilling seven wells inside Dib- confrontation between the armies duty is meeting its objective. agitators continue with their pro- holding OIL responsible for the 9 at OIL’s Baghjan oil well that had ru-Saikhowa National Park, which of the two countries have led to the According to clean energy com- tests, the OIL official added. mishap. The OIL has so far pro- been spewing natural gas and oil is adjacent to Baghjan site, and proposals being fast tracked. munications and consultancy firm The experts from the USA and vided Rs 30,000 to each of the af- condensates uncontrollably since fixed July 13 for hearing the case. Checks on solar equipment are Mercom, BCD will have a bigger im- Canada associated with Singa- fected families. May 27 near the Dibru-Saikhowa Various NGOs and government being considered as Chinese firms pact on developers using imports to pore-based M/S ALERT, firefight- Besides inclement weather, National Park. bodies, including Tata Energy Re- supply about 80 per cent of solar construct solar power plants. This ers, NDRF and engineers on Tues- OIL has been facing numerous Meanwhile, the Assam Pollution search Institute, have been con- cells and modules to India. India would result in higher costs for de- day intensified their efforts to other problems to put out the fire Control Board (PCB) on Monday ducting environmental and pol- imported solar equipment worth velopers as they would have to pay douse the oil well fire in Tinsukia and cap gas leak. OIL official said withdrew its order to OIL to shut lution studies in view of the fire $2,817.34 million, $3,418.96 mil- a BCD of 20 per cent on the cost of district. transportation of consignments, down all operations in the Baghjan and blowout of natural gas and oil lion, and $1,694.04 million, in FY17, the imported product, 10 per cent After the oil leak and fire, a sec- comprising various heavy ma- oil field, around 550 km east of As- condensates. FY18, and FY19 respectively from of SWS (social welfare surcharge). Indian Horizon 10 Business Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Diesel to surpass petrol prices for Apple reimagines iPhone, iPad, Watch 1st time in India the big four audit and advi- experience with iOS 14 sory firms asking not to be Cupertino, June 23 (IANS) the unique capabilities of iPad named. Introducing its biggest update and its large Multi-Touch dis- Interestingly, even in In- ever in iOS 14 for iPhones and play. iPadOS 14 introduces an dia the base price of diesel other major updates across all-new compact design for in- is expensive than petrol. product portfolio like iPad, coming FaceTime and phone According to the Indian Oil Watch and Mac, Apple CEO calls, Siri interactions, and Corporation (IOC), while Tim Cook kicked off the virtual Search to help users stay fo- the base price of petrol in WWDC 20 developer confer- cused on the task at hand. Delhi currently comes to Rs ence with addressing two ma- iPadOS 14 brings Scribble to 22.11 per litre, the same for jor events that are shaping our iPad with Apple Pencil, allow- diesel is higher at Rs 22.93 lives: The Black Lives Matter ing users to write in any text New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Going by the trend of price per litre (effective from June movement and the Covid-19 and the App Library, a new way of what they are doing. With field - where it will automati- In an unexpected develop- movement in the two prod- 16, 2020). This has been the pandemic. to tap into the App Store with Picture-in-Picture support, cally be converted to typed text ment, the pump price of ucts for the last few days case for a long time, but re- Cook said: “Our mission App Clips, powerful updates to iPhone users can now watch a - making actions like replying diesel is all set to surpass where diesel prices have tail price of petrol can be has always been to make the Messages, and more. video or take a FaceTime call to an iMessage or searching in the petrol price in the capi- consistently increased by higher than diesel due to world a better place. And we’re Home Screen pages can dis- while using another app. Safari fast and easy. tal, making it the most ex- 50-60 paise per litre while central and state taxes. committed to being a force play widgets that are custom- “iOS 14 transforms the most The company also an- pensive transport fuel for the daily increase in petrol What has now brought for change.” He added that ised for work, travel, sports, iconic elements of the iPhone nounced new watchOS7 that the first time in a long time. prices have fallen to just 20 diesel prices to a whisker of it’s time for the nation to “aim entertainment, and other ar- experience, starting with the delivers enhanced customisa- Globally, diesel is priced paise on Tuesday, it is set to petrol prices in the capital is higher to build a future that eas of interest. At the end of biggest update we’ve ever tion tools and powerful new slightly above petrol prices surpass petrol prices in next the Delhi government’s de- lives up to our ideals” of equal- the Home Screen pages is the made to the Home Screen,” health and fitness features to due to the very nature of the few days. cision early May to increase ity. The next major version of App Library, a new space that said Craig Federighi, Apple’s Apple Watch. product that has a higher “Diesel price movement the Value Added Tax on die- iOS is set to be released later automatically organises all of senior vice president of Soft- The Apple Watch will have cost of production. But in is sharper in international sel from 16.75 per cent to 30 this year and the most visual a user’s apps into one simple, ware Engineering. new watch face configura- India, due to the lopsided market and if oil compa- per cent and on petrol from change is that the home screen easy-to-navigate view. iPhone users will be able to tions and health features like taxation structure, diesel nies follow the global price 27 per cent to 30 per cent. will now have widgets. With iOS 14, incoming Face- pin conversations to the top of sleep tracking, automatic attracts lesser of the tax trend, diesel prices will sur- This increased the retail With this, Cook announced Time and phone calls and Siri their messages list. handwashing detection, ad- between the two auto fu- pass that of petrol later this price of diesel and petrol in iOS 14, the biggest update ever interactions take on an all-new Apple also previewed iPa- ditional workout types includ- els keeping its prices lower week. It will be after many Delhi by Rs 7.10 and Rs 1.67 to Home Screen pages with compact design that enables dOS 14, with new features and ing dance, and a new hearing than petrol for last several years that this would hap- a litre respectively. With beautifully redesigned widgets users to stay in the context designs that take advantage of health feature. years. pen and is expected to sus- Central taxes on the two Diesel is currently priced tain for some time unless products already reaching at Rs 79.40 a litre in the government changes the tax identical levels, the Delhi Stricter norms hit air ambulance business by 90% amid lockdown Capital, just 36 paise short structure of the petroleum governments move has- New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) vices they receive were more tion,” he added. magistrates of both arrival of petrol price that is being products again,” said an oil tened price parity between The lockdown caused by CO- than double in number than The industry leaders said and departure cities after retailed at Rs 79.76 a litre. sector expert from one of petrol and diesel. VID-19 pandemic could have the usual days. “However, we that the government delayed submission of letters from the been a blessing in disguise could not help them,” he said. the permission to resume air doctor and hospital giving the for the air ambulance indus- Sandeep Kumar, the ALSA ambulance services out of patient’s details. try which was identified as air ambulance service owner fear that the stranded people An NOC from the state Interest on PPF, savings bank included an essential service, and its in Delhi, said his business in India or abroad could use health department for both aggregators received double had gone down by 90 per cent it to bypass the lockdown. origin and destination states for calculating GST threshold: AAR the evacuation query than since the lockdown started. However, they blamed the is also required. A COVID the normal days. However, it S.K. Singh, Director of Life- stricter norms laid out by the negative medical certificate on bank, PPF deposits and could not be translated into line air ambulance services in aviation authorities after the for the patient and his/her from personal loans extend- the business. The stricter Delhi, said that his business lockdown, which have caused attendants stating they are ed to friends and family. regulations and stigma of Co- had gone down to zero. “The massive losses to the industry. not COVID-19 positive. Also, The AAR, while ruling that vid-19 have cost this industry last medical evacuation we “During normal times, we a declaration that they have interest income would be dearly. As per estimates, since operated was on May 20. So only required a hospital dis- not come in contact with any included for calculating reg- the lockdown, the businesses technically, we have provided charge summary and clear- COVID-positive person in the istration threshold, said that of this industry has dwindled zero services in last 30 days,” ance from the aviation regu- last 15 days. the applicant is required to by 90 per cent. he added. lator to operate the medical “These norms tied the consider the value of both Dr Sunil Dubey, general Dr Dubey said that while flight. Now, we need six more hands of the patients. Our taxable supply i.e. “renting manager at Flying Doctors by the air ambulance service was approvals for operating our services are availed when the of immovable property” and Medanta, said the company included in the essential ser- services,” Dr Dubey claimed. patient is in critical condi- exempted supply of service was operating 33-35 evacu- vices, the permission to start As per the aggregators, tion. How would a patient or provided by way of extend- ation flights a month before operation was given much medical flights will be al- his/her family collect all the ing deposits, loans or ad- the lockdown. It has current- later. “We resumed our servic- lowed only if a patient has clearances during this pe- vances for which interest ly come down to mere 8-10 es only after the first phase of exhausted all local options. riod? Not every patient who income was flights per month. Although, lockdown was over. Till then, The service providers need contacted us had all the clear- earned to arrive at “aggre- the queries about the ser- we were not given any direc- permission from the district ances,” said Kumar. gate turnover” to determine the GST threshold. New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) their aggregate turnover is “We conclude that the ap- Sellers on GeM mandated to disclose products ‘Country of Origin’ The value of exempted in- Rs 20 lakh or more. plicant is required to aggre- New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) feature, now, the ‘Country of come sources, like interest A person not in any gate the value of exempted Centre has made it mandatory Origin’ as well as the local con- on PPF, savings bank ac- business, had filed an ap- interest income earned by for sellers to enter the ‘Country tent percentage are visible in count and loans given to plication before the Gu- way of extending deposits in of Origin’ while registering all the marketplace for all items. family and friends, will be jarat bench of AAR asking PPF & Bank Saving accounts new products on government More importantly, the ‘Make included along with taxable whether interest received and loans and advances e-marketplace (GeM). in India’ filter has now been supplies while calculating from savings bank, PPF given to his family/friends The e-marketplace is a spe- enabled on the portal. Buyers the threshold limit for ob- and loans and advances along with the value of the cial purpose vehicle (SPV) un- can choose to buy only those taining GST registration. to family would be consid- taxable supply i.e. “Renting der the Ministry of Commerce The provision has been en- tail will lead to removal of the products that meet the mini- The Authority for Advance ered for the purpose of cal- of immovable property” for and Industry which facilitates abled via the introduction of products from the e-market- mum 50 per cent local con- Ruling (AAR) Gujarat bench culating threshold limit of the purpose of calculating the entry of small local sellers new features on GeM. place. “GeM has taken this sig- tent criteria.” In case of bids, has made this ruling which Rs 20 lakh for registration the threshold limit of Rs 20 in public procurement, while Besides, the registration nificant step to promote ‘Make the ministry said that buyers is likely to be challenged in under GST law. Lakh for obtaining registra- implementing ‘Make in India’ process, the new feature also in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar can now reserve any bid for a courts. These income cat- He disclosed in the appli- tion under GST law,” the and MSE Purchase Preference reminds sellers, who have al- Bharat’,” the ministry said in a “Class I Local suppliers. For egories are exempt from tax. cation that his total receipts AAR said. Policies of the Centre. ready uploaded their products, statement. those bids below Rs 200 crore, Under the Goods and Ser- in 2018-19 fiscal were about This would imply that re- Accordingly, the ministry to disclose their products’ “GeM has also enabled a only Class I and Class II Local vices Tax law, businesses Rs 20.12 lakh, including rent tired senior citizens, home said the move has been made ‘Country of Origin’ details. provision for indication of the Suppliers are eligible to bid, and individuals are required receipt of Rs 9.84 lakh, while makers would need to take to promote ‘Make in India’ and The ministry further said percentage of local content with Class I supplier getting to obtain GST registration if the remaining was interest GST registration. ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. that failing to disclose the de- in products. With this new purchase preference”. Over 4.6L homes likely to miss delivery deadline in 2020 Equity indices in green, Sensex New Delhi, June 23 pleted during the year. tions were to happen in (IANS) Indian real estate, Chennai had least pend- the NCR during 2020 and reclaims 35,000 which already is reeling ing delivery at around 2021 and this region is set far touched an intra- under the delays in com- 24,650 units. to witness more project day high of 35,128.25 pletion of flats and stalled With most state RERAs delays, over and above and a low of 34,843.69. projects, may witness giving developers a six- the backlog of over two Nifty50 on the Na- another delay due to the month extension on dead- lakh units already delayed tional Stock Exchange pandemic and the resul- lines, homebuyers’ wait in the region from before, was at 10,377.75, high- tant lockdown. gets longer. The year 2021 Puri added. er by 66.55 points or Around 4.66 lakh units was to see completion According to him, the 0.65 per cent from its across seven major cities, of nearly 4.12 lakh units government must inter- previous close. which were scheduled to across top seven cities, vene to address multiple Healthy buying was be delivered by the end on the final leg of comple- bai Metropolitan Region as per the Anarock data. challenges, including la- witnessed in FMCG, of 2020 may now miss the tion. With almost zero (MMR) have over one lakh “Unless labour shortage bour shortage in top cit- consumer durables deadline, according to a construction activity in units each lined up for de- is addressed immediately, ies. He was of the view that and capital goods report Anarock Property the last few months due to livery in 2020. project deliveries will stut- even if developers have Mumbai, June 23 Sensex was trading stocks. Consultants. the lockdown, the comple- Before the pandemic ter going forward,” it said. the financial strength, it (IANS) The key Indian at 35,081.58, higher The top gainers on “If not for COVID-19, the tion deadlines for almost struck India, Pune had Anuj Puri, Chairman, of will still take a while for equity indices traded by 170.26 points or the Sensex were In- top seven cities were to all these projects have got 68,800 units lined up for Anarock Property Consul- most of them to resume in the green on Tues- 0.49 per cent from dusInd Bank, NTPC see the delivery of nearly extended,” it said. completion in 2020, Kol- tants said that homebuy- construction because day morning, with the the previous close of and Nestle India, while 4.66 lakh units by 2020- According to the report, kata had 33,850 units and ers will have to adjust to lakhs of labourers have BSE Sensex reclaiming 34,911.32. the major losers were end. Launched after 2013, the National Capital Re- Hyderabad had nearly new realities. left cities and migrated the 35,000-mark. It opened at Bharti Airtel, Reliance many of the projects were gion (NCR) and the Mum- 30,500 units to be com- Maximum comple- back to their villages. At 10.23 a.m., 35,015.73 and has so Industries and TCS. Sports Indian Horizon 11 Wednesday, June 24, 2020 ON THIS DAY: DHONI BECOMES FIRST CAPTAIN TO WIN ALL ICC TROPHIES WORLD NO.̉ NOVAK DJOKOVIC TESTS COVID POSITIVE Birmingham, June 23 trophies here seven years ago taking shape after that win India lost to New Zealand in (IANS) Mahendra Singh on June 23 as his wards beat as he went on to lead India the semifinals under Virat London, June 23 (IANS) Dhoni is widely regarded as hosts England by five runs in to the 2011 ODI World Cup, Kohli’s leadership. There has World No.1 tennis player one of the greatest cricketing a rain-curtailed 20-over ICC which is arguably his greatest been a lot of talk whether the Novak Djokovic has tested minds of the modern-day Champions Trophy ODI final. moment as skipper. He is wicketkeeper batsman will positive for coronavirus after game. A handful can rival It all started in 2007 when known to have a cool head return to the Indian team or his Adria Tour tennis project his achievements as captain a long-haired Dhoni from the on his shoulders and on that not with the T20 World Cup, held two events while ignoring and it was on this day that eastern trenches of Ranchi day in April 2, 2011 Dhoni’s to be held later this year in social distancing, as per a Daily the legendary former India led a fairly young Indian side six off Nuwan Kulasekara Australia, now in doubt due Mail report. skipper completed his to the inaugural World T20 to clinch the World Cup to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, Viktor Troicki became hattrick of ICC titles defying title in South Africa, beating will forever be etched in But his name will forever be the latest player to test positive all odds as he led the team to arch-rivals Pakistan in gut- public’s memory.Dhoni has etched in the minds of cricket for coronavirus after playing in the Champions Trophy title. become the first captain in wrenching fashion.Dhoni’s been on a sabbatical since fans across the world for being Djokovic’s Adria Tour. Grigor Dhoni led India superbly to the world to have won all ICC stock as a leader started the 2019 World Cup where a top-class leader. Dimitrov and Borna Coric had also tested positive, raising doubts over tennis governing ON THIS DAY: ROHIT MAKES Ronaldo breaks another goal-scoring bodies’ intentions of restarting the tour. record during Bologna win The tournament was to be INTERNATIONAL DEBUT Turin, June 23 (IANS) in Juventus’ Coppa Italia played across countries that the Serb should “feel some New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Juventus forward Cristiano final defeat at the hands of constituted former Yugoslavia. responsibility” after Dimitrov It has been 13 years to the day Ronaldo added yet another Napoli. The first day of the tournament and Coric tested positive.“I when Rohit Sharma donned the feather to his already Juventus manager saw packed stadiums in just think it’s a poor example Indian jersey for the first time. illustrious cap as he has Maurizio Sarri, however, Belgrade. The ATP wished to set,” Evans was quoted as Rohit's debut ODI came against become the highest-scoring said after Bologna clash that players and staff who tested saying by BBC Sport. Ireland on June 23, 2007 in Portuguese player in Serie A Ronaldo just needs time to positive at the event a speedy “Put it this way, I don’t think Belfast. history. get back to his best following recovery and urged “strict you should be having a players’ Rahul Dravid was captain Ronaldo went past former the enforced break put adherence to responsible social party and then dancing all over of the team while MS Dhoni -- Portuguese midfielder Rui forward by the coronavirus distancing” to limit the spread each other. He should feel some under whom Rohit played the Costa in this particular list pandemic.“I spoke to of the virus. responsibility in his event and initial years of his international following his penalty during Cristiano again yesterday, The governing body added how it’s transpired,” he added. career -- was out with an injury, Juventus’ 2-0 victory over alone and for a long time. He that it will implement a variety World No.40 Nick Kyrgios thus allowing Dinesh Karthik to Bologna on Monday. mustn’t lose his confidence,” of precautions and protocols had also slammed the decision take his place behind the stumps. Ronaldo has now scored his stint with Fiorentina and Sarri told reporters as per that would be adjusted as to go ahead with the tour Rohit may be regarded as one 43 goals in 54 Serie A Milan in Italy’s top-flight metro.co.uk. and when dictated by the and tweeted: “Boneheaded the best limited-overs openers in matches since his transfer to between 1996 to 2004. “I hope that from tomorrow latest medical information decision to go ahead with the the world currently but it would the Turin-based club in 2018 The record comes at a good the fantastic player of old will to ensure safety at events ‘exhibition’ speedy recovery only be in 2013 that he would be from Spanish giants Real time for Ronaldo as he was come back. It’s just that he’s when the tour resumes on fellas, but that’s what happens promoted to the role. Madrid.Costa had scored 42 recently criticised following not physically at his best Aug. 14.Britain’s Dan Evans when you disregard all In the match against Ireland, goals in 339 games during his indifferent performance right now.” lashed out at Djokovic, saying protocols. This IS NOT A JOKE.” Rohit was coming all the way down at number 7. The match was shortened by rain and SHOULD BE ABLE TO START SOME SPORTING EVENTS AUG ONWARDS: RIJIJU Ireland were all out for 193. Sourav Ganguly and Gautam New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Association Narinder Dhruv therefore the time is right to onwards we should be able Gambhir's 162-run partnership Union Minister of Youth Batra, Sports Secretary Ravi slowly open up sports, while to start some sporting events for the second wicket helped Affairs and Sports, Kiren Mital, Director General following safety protocols. as well."The Sports Minister India win the match by nine Rijiju had a virtual meeting of SAI Sandip Pradhan, Since federations are best has urged all federations to wickets (DLS method). In fact, with representatives of the Secretary General of the qualified to decide the way speak to league managers Rohit's only notable contribution Indian Olympic Association Indian Olympic Association forward for each sport, the and propose a few events in the match was that he took and 15 National Federations Rajeev Mehta and Presidents ministry would like to get that can be organised in each the catch that dismissed Niall to discuss the way forward for and Secretary Generals ideas from federations. sport, in the coming months. O'Brien off RP Singh. the 15 sporting disciplines in of Archery, Athletics, "Their ideas will be the "Given the situation, we Rohit's potential was always terms of training of athletes, Badminton, Boxing, Cycling, key in planning India's post have to be innovative about spoken about in his early years His Test career never quite participation in national and Fencing, Football, Hockey, Covid strategy in sports. After events. We may need to hold and eventually he has fulfilled picked up in a similar manner international competitions Judo, Shooting, Swimming, today's meeting the Sports smaller events in stadias and that in limited-overs cricket. but he plundered 529 runs in and organising sporting Table Tennis, Weightlifting said: "We are in the first phase Ministry will review all the not have spectators. But we He is the only batsman to have four innings in what was his first events in India.The meeting and Wrestling.Speaking of Unlock and as a country ideas and work in tandem can surely try and beam the three double tons in ODI cricket, Test series as an opener last year was attended by President about the importance of the we are slowly adapting to with federations to open up sports on television channels including a mind boggling 264. against South Africa. of the Indian Olympic meeting, the Sports Minister the present situation and sports. I feel from August and social media platforms. NO CRISTIANO RONALDO IN RONALDO’S FAVOURITE ̍ F1 to launch #WeRaceAsOne intiative Madrid, June 23 (IANS) Brazil great Ronaldo has he doesn’t believe in such to tackle ‘global inequality’ Brazil great Ronaldo has rated rated Lionel Messi as the comparisons.“Many people say Lionel Messi as the best player best player in the world that he (Mbappe) looks like me. Colorado, June 23 (IANS) in the world at the moment. at the moment. He has a lot of speed, he Formula One has launched an When asked to name his top similar,” said Ronaldo in an finishes well, he has great initiative to tackle the growing five current football players, interview with AS.“I also like movement, he shoots really concerns related to racism Ronaldo named Liverpool Mohamed Salah, Eden Hazard... well with both feet, he has worldwide and also help the star Mohammed Salah, Real Neymar, I love watching him an incredible stride,” said racing community in the wake Madrid’s Eden Hazard and play, and of course, Kylian Ronaldo.“We have similar of coronavirus pandemic. Paris St. Germain duo Neymar Mbappe,” he said.Mbappe’s attributes, but I never liked The #WeRaceAsOne and Kylian Mbappe apart performances, particularly the comparisons, especially initiative is also to support the announce later this week clear Chase Carey said. from Messi.However, Juventus at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, between players of different increasing diversity in Formula pledges to increase diversity “While it is an important superstar and Messi’s arch rival of course, he is number one, he have drawn comparisons to generations, because the One and it was also announced and opportunity in the sport, moment for the Formula 1 Cristiano Ronaldo was a notable is a talent that means it will take Ronaldo but the two-time situations are different,” he that a task force will be set up and the setting up of a Formula community it is also a time to ommission from his list.“Messi, 20 or 30 years to see something World Cup winner said that added. to tackle racism related issues 1 Task Force.” recognise the issues that are in the sport. Formula 1 had earlier bigger than any one sport or “During the race weekend in confirmed that the 2020 country.“The #WeRaceAsOne Austria, teams and F1 partners season will begin in Austria initiative we have launched Prannoy apologises to BAI for rant on will be saying thank you to key next month and also revealed today, in support of the workers and individuals by details on the first eight races of #PurposeDriven Movement Twitter post award snub displaying rainbows on cars the revamped calendar in the launched by the FIA last and around the circuit,” the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. week, is our way of saying New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) disciplinary charges against statement in formula1.com “Our first race in Austria at thank you to the bravery and H.S. Prannoy has apologised them for leaving the Indian read.“There will also be visual the start of July is a big moment unity everyone around the to the Badminton squad at Asian Badminton displays of support in the fight for our sport after nearly four world has shown during this Association of India (BAI) Championship in Manila against racism, with F1 set to months of no racing,” F1 CEO unprecedented time. for his remarks earlier in in February, despite being the month. Prannoy had advised not to leave. The slammed the BAI after it had players had gone to play a Ahead of Eng tour, three Pak players ignored him for the National tournament in Barcelona Sports Awards. which could potentially help test positive for COVID-19 “It was unfortunate to them earn ranking points witness something like this that were crucial for them for COVID-19, the Pakistan been advised to immediately but Prannoy had reached to qualify for the Tokyo Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed go into self-isolation.Imad out to us and based on Olympics. on Monday.The PCB said that Wasim and Usman Shinwari, his submission, we hope The BAI said on Friday that the players had shown no also screened in Rawalpindi, going forward players will him 15 days to respond. and Asian Championships Srikanth had apologised and symptoms until they were tested have tested negative and, as reach out to the federation Earlier in the month, it had not even recommended had been recommended in Rawalpindi on Sunday ahead such, will travel to Lahore on if they have any concern,” recommended doubles pair by the association. And for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel of the Pakistan team's tour to June 24.The other players and BAI General Secretary of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy guy who was not there on Ratna award. It also later England for which the 29-man team officials, barring Cliffe Ajay Singhania said in a and Chirag Shetty and any of these major events emerged that national coach squad is scheduled to depart on Deacon, Shoaib Malik and statement. men’s singles player Sameer recommended. #waah Pullela Gopichand had June 28. Pakistan is scheduled Waqar Younis, underwent tests The BAI had issued Verma for the Arjuna Award. #thiscountryisajoke (sic.)” recommended Prannoy’s Lahore, June 23 (IANS) Three to play three Tests and as many at their respective centres in a showcause notice to Following this, Prannoy The 27-year-old later name for the Arjuna Award Pakistan players -- Haider T20Is against England in August- Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar Prannoy on Friday for tweeted: “Same old story. deleted the tweet.Prannoy in his capacity as a former Ali, Haris Rauf and Shadab September.The board further on Monday and their test results his remarks and given Guy who has medals in CWG and Kidambi Srikanth had Khel Ratna Award winner. Khan -- have tested positive said that all the three players have will come on Tuesday. ENTERTAINMENT IIndianndian HHorizonorizon Wednesday - June 24, 2020 ̉̊

LADIES OF 'WASSEYPUR' CELEBRATE FILM'S 8TH ANNIVERSARY GENELIA, RITEISH VISIT Directed by Anurag Kashyap, "Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1" hit theatres on June 22, 2012. The franchise comprising of two movies continues to enjoy immense popularity in the crime drama genre. FARM WITH KIDS ow that the lock- VID- 19 pandemic. down has been Another actress from the Nlifted, Bollywood franchise, Huma Qureshi, couple Genelia and Rit- posted on Instagram say- eish Deshmukh have ing this was the film that gone off to a farm in La- changed her life. tur with their sons. Sharing a still from the On Tuesday, she film, featuring Nawazuddin shared a video in which Siddiqui and herself, Huma her sons can be seen wrote: "It has been 8 years studying under a tree. since Gangs Of Wasseypur 1. "Children are amazing A film , a scene that changed and they adapt to every- my life. So yes, dreams do thing but as parents and come true. And dreams especially in these times, come true despite all odds, we are so lost.. personal insecurities, draw- We keep worrying, he leading ladies of this is such an unpredict- backs or whatever you want what world are we going "Gangs Of Wasseypur", able, manhoos year ! Here's to label your fear as." to bring up our children TRicha Chadha and Huma some #NagmaSwag for you, "In these dark and dif- in. I had a city upbring- Qureshi, took to socil media to from the film that started it ficult times I'm glad I have ing and Riteish had a mark eight years of release of all for me! Enjoy," shared the these moments to look back both City & Rural.. the fi lm's fi rst part. actress on Instagram.Richa at with my heart full of grati- I envied him very often Directed by Anurag Kashy- Chadha was expected to tie tude for the Universe. I know and then I thought I'd ap, "Gangs of Wasseypur the knot with actor Ali Fazal you got my back, I know I love to keep the kids as Part 1" hit theatres on June will be safe . I know the best close to nature, animals 22, 2012. The franchise com- meant for me will happen. as I can.. It's been three prising of two movies con- In you , I trust . I surrender months since lockdown tinues to enjoy immense myself. I know you will take and we have been away popularity in the crime dra- care of me and mine #grati- from Mumbai, living in ma genre. tude #love #compassion our village.. Richa Chadha who played #dreams #gangsofwasseypur Now that the lock- the role of Nagma Khatoon #june @anuragkashyap10 down has been lifted, we in the film, shared a funny @nawazuddin._siddiqui," got a chance to go to our meme inspired by her char- added the actress. farm. Our kids found a acter from the film. The ac- "Gangs Of Wasseypur new classroom, they sit tress related it with a real- Part 1" also starred Manoj under a tree and read life incident of her wedding Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Sid- and write, and as a par- getting postponed."#8Ye diqui, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tig- ent I feel so satisfied to arsOfGangsOfWasseypur. manshu Dhulia and Pankaj see this happen.. I see herit the earth from our our children."Earlier, 2020 saw me postponing in April this year, which got Tripathi in key roles. them being more aware ancestors, we borrow it Genelia shared how her my shaadi, rightly so, cuz postponed due to the CO- IANS HERE'S WHAT of their surroundings, for our children," she children have adapted more compassionate concluded.Reacting to themselves to the virtu- SHRADDHA towards animals.. like the video, actress Dia al schooling during the t is no doubt that Shrad- highest box offi ce opening schedule the actress smiled someone rightfully said," Mirza commented: "This lockdown. dha Kapoor has been one and the largest release Pan and said, "You know I think she wrote."We don't in- is the best gift to give to IANS Iof the most busiest actress India with Saaho. the best part of course to be KAPOOR HAD TO Pr in Bollywood in 2019, that Shraddha had to juggle back with Varun and more too with projects which are a alot as all her school than anything also is to be well and when we come isn't saying that, she got is the one of the few g big budgeted.From juggling schedule were going at the back with the whole ABCD 2 SAY WHEN ASKED back to that family sick for 3-4 times and actresses to have had a h between Saaho, Chhichhore, same time and she being gang and that family again again, we get that en- was very unwell as her good 2018 and 2019 with and Street Dancer's shoot the the lead had to be a part because we have spent so ABOUT JUGGLING ergy again."Actor Varun schedule was very crazy back to back successful actress also became the only of them throughout. When much of time together, we Dhawan, her co-star but actually I think me films like Stree, Saaho Bollywood actress to have the asked her about her hectic know each other so very in Street Dancer, who and Remo Sir are so and Chhichhore and BETWEEN saw the actress juggle thankful to Shraddha now in 2020 she has got between projects added, because the way she en- two huge films releasing "Shraddha Kapoor got tered in film have a dif- in the first half. SAMANTHA AKKINENI PROJECTS! very sick on set but she ferent story."Shraddha Courtesy: Santabanta is learning 'Isha Kriya' VARUN DHAWAN ON SARA ALI KHAN : well-being . It is a powerful tool to cope .. and is meant to empower us to live life to We Get Mad When We Are Together our fullest potential " it is a free guided medi- run, while interacting with will head to the studios for Varun also opened up on Street Dancer 3D also tation.. I wish you peace," the media at Nickelodeon a 7 am -shift."Coolie No. 1 the failure of Kalank ear- features Prabhudeva and she shared.Along with it, she Kids Choice Awards 2019. is directed by Varun's dad lier this year. "I think ups Nora Fatehi and has danc- posted a couple of pictures He added: "Only today, David Dhawan. The film and downs are a part of life ers from Uttarakhand, Ut- in which she is seen doing Sara and I woke up at 6 is a remake of the 1995 and we learn from it. It was tar Pradesh, Gujarat and meditation. In one of the in the morning because hit film of the same name, my first failure as an actor. Maharashtra among other images, her dog also came we had to shoot for Coo- which starred Govinda and Now, I have put all my pos- places. The film highlights in the frame. lie No. 1 in Karjat. So, we Karisma Kapoor. The film itive energies into Street India-Pakistan issues On the work front, Sa- have reached here after is set to be theatrically re- Dancer 3D. It's my second through the scope of dance mantha was last seen in the three hours of drive. And leased in India on 1 May film with Remo (D'Souza) and music and is slated to Telugu film "Jaanu". after finishing this com- 2020, the occasion of In- sir and Shraddha Kapoor release on January 24. She is best known for her mitment, tomorrow we ternational Workers' Day. after ABCD 2," he said. IANS performances in films such as "Ye Maaya Chesave", "Neethaane En Ponvasan- tham", "Eega", "Mersal" and Elizabeth Hurley keeps her body toned "Rangasthalam". IANS ctress Samantha Akki- by doing manual labour neni has started learning ctress Elizabeth biz.com."To be honest, thing (every muscle in A"Isha Kriya".Taking to In- Hurley relies on I don't do any exercise, your body), and you've stagram, Samantha shared a few ctor Varun Dhawan can't Amanual labour to per se, but I'm extreme- cut the hedge, so I rec- benefits of "Isha Kriya" among stop gushing about his keep body her fit and ly active, because for ommend people just her followers. ACoolie No. 1 co-star Sara healthy even after 50.The me, I've always found being more active: run "Today I begin my 48 days of Ali Khan. Although only 24, Va- "Permanent Midnight" ac- when you look around, up the stairs a lot, never the Isha kriya journey.. I invite run says she is a thorough profes- tress is known for showing the best bodies are on take the elevator," she you to join me ... Isha kriya sional. He adds that they get mad off her svelte figure in bi- manual labourers," added. brings health , prosperity and when they are together. kini photographs online, Hurley said on the US Actress Hurley, who "Sara is a wonderful co-star. but she says her toned breakfast show "Good had a son Damian with She is a thorough professional body has nothing to do Morning America"."I Bing in 2002, wrote on HILARY and she works really hard. I love with hitting the gym and use a chainsaw, I use Instagram that he was a people who work hard and she is instead the result of per- a hedge trimmer," the "sweet, kind man" and is one of the hardest-working forming all kinds of chores 54-year-old said."You "our time together was DUFF people I have met. We get mad inside and outside the burn a ton of calories, very happy". marries when we are together!" said Va- house, reports aceshow- and you're using every- IANS inger-actress Hilary "It was a love-fest - a small mail.co.uk.The actress' hair day of luv."Duff began dat- son named Luca.Duff and fi ance Duff married Matthew and intimate ceremony at her stylist Jessica Paster teased ing the songwriter in January Koma welcomed a daughter, SKoma in an intimate house with friends and fam- a wedding on Instagram the 2017, a year after her divorce Banks, in October 2018 and ceremony at their Los An- ily," a source told Just Jared day they said "I do". She from Mike Comrie was fi nal- announced their engage- Matthew geles house after a seven- of their wedding ceremony posted a bouquet of fl owers ised, two years after separat- ment in May this year. Koma month engagement. on Saturday, reports daily- writing: "Winter solstice...A ing. 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