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City: Pg 2 Nation: Pg 6 Film: Pg 12 Ex-Army man kills Top court asks AFT to decide ‘Such a loser. You aren’t daughter-in-law, 3 of family pleas of Navy officers on PC ’ Narayan Rane gets bail logs 25,467 new Covid hours after arrest over infections; 354 fatalities ‘India doesn’t have sufficient data to decide on booster dose’

OUR CORRESPONDENT ducted so far for detection of ‘slap Thackeray’ remark COVID-19 in the country to NEW DELHI: India added 50,93,91,792. UAE temporarily suspends Visa-on- 25,467 new COVID-19 cases, The daily positivity rate was while the active cases declined recorded at 1.94 per cent. It has arrival for passengers from India Union minister had claimed Maha CM forgot year of Independence to 3,19,551, comprising 0.98 been less than three per cent for per cent of the total infec- the last 28 days. NEW DELHI: Passengers headed from India to the during his Aug 15 address & had to check with his aides mid-speech tions, the lowest since March The weekly positivity rate 2020, according to the Union was recorded at 1.90 per cent. UAE, and even those who’ve stayed in India over the OUR CORRESPONDENT Health ministry data updated It has been below three per cent last two weeks, will not be able to access the “visa- on Tuesday. for the last 60 days, according on-arrival” facility. Replying to a query, the Etihad /NEW DELHI: The total tally of COVID- to the ministry. Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, said in a tweet: Union minister Narayan Rane, 19 cases has increased to The number of people who “The UAE authorities have decided to temporarily arrested on Tuesday over his 3,24,74,773. have recuperated from the remarks about slapping Maha- The death toll has climbed disease surged to 3,17,20,112, suspend the visa-on-arrival facility for passengers rashtra Chief Minister Uddhav to 4,35,110 with 354 fresh while the case fatality rate who are arriving from or been in India in the past 14 Thackeray for what he called fatalities, according to the data stands at 1.34 per cent, the data days. We’re working to update our website, please the latter’s “ignorance of the updated at 8 am. stated. keep an eye on https://bit.ly/TravelGuideEN for year India won Independence”, The active cases were the Cumulatively, 58.89 crore has been granted bail by a court lowest in 156 days, while the COVID-19 vaccine doses have latest regulations.” Similar rules are applicable for in ’s Mahad. national COVID-19 recovery been administered under the passengers arriving from Sri Lanka, , Rane was taken into cus- rate has increased to 97.68 per nationwide vaccination drive Pakistan, , Afghanistan, Nigeria, , tody by police in coastal Rat- cent, the highest since March till Tuesday morning. Uganda, and , among other countries. nagiri district, where he is 2020, the ministry said. Not enough data has been Turn to P4 travelling as part of the Jan A reduction of 14373 cases generated locally to decide on Ashirwad Yatra, an official said. has been recorded in the total the need for a booster dose of Rane, who joined Prime number of active COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccine for those tember and October. COVID-19 can hit the country Minister ’s cases in a span of 24 hours. fully inoculated, say experts An expert panel set up by anytime between September Cabinet in July as Minister Also, 16,47,526 tests were amid the possibility of a third an institute under the Minis- and October and suggested sig- for Micro, Small and Medium conducted on Monday, tak- wave of the viral disease hit- try of Home Affairs (MHA) has nificantly ramping up the vac- Enterprises, is the first Union ing the cumulative tests con- ting the country between Sep- predicted that the third wave of cination pace. Turn to P4 Minister to be arrested in 20 Union minister Narayan Rane with BJP workers during the Konkan tour of ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’, at years. Sangameshwar in Ratnagiri district, on Tuesday PTI CIA DIRECTOR HELD SECRET MEETING WITH TALIBAN LEADER: REPORT He had claimed that Thac- keray forgot the year of Inde- pendence during his August 15 Highlights address and had to check with »»Rane, who joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet in July as Minister for Micro, ‘Hope terrorists don’t use PM Modi his aides mid-speech. Small and Medium Enterprises, is the first Union Minister to be arrested in 20 years Earlier, he was produced »»His remarks drew sharp reactions from , whose workers put several posters in speaks to before a court at Mahad in Mumbai and other places, calling him a ‘kombdi chor’ (chicken stealer), a reference to the Raigad district, some 160 km Af soil for fuelling unrest’ from Mumbai, in front of Mag- poultry shop he ran in Mumbai’s Chembur area five decades ago Putin istrate Shaikhbabaso Patil by »»Sena activists poured petrol, brought by them in bottles, on the posters installed outside the OUR CORRESPONDENT the Mahad police. office and set them afire around noon. They also hurled stones at the office OUR CORRESPONDENT His lawyer Aniket Nikam NEW DELHI: India on Tues- had said the police had failed »»Shiv Sena workers carrying placards and shouting slogans against Rane assembled in the day hoped that the situation NEW DELHI: Prime Minister to follow due process of law Juhu area in Afghanistan does not pose Narendra Modi spoke to Rus- before arresting Rane, a BJP a challenge to its neighbours sian President Vladimir Putin leader. A notice has to be issued Rane faces four FIRs across day afternoon by the Ratnagiri registered against Rane under and the Afghan territory is not on Tuesday, and the two lead- under Section 41A of the CrPC Maharashtra over his remark police and taken to Mahad in IPC Sections 500 (defamation), used by terrorist groups such as ers had a detailed discussion (Code of Criminal Proce- that he would have slapped Raigad district. 505(2) (mischief), 153-B (1)(c) LeT and JeM to threaten other on the evolving situation in dure) before arresting some- Thackeray over the latter’s A complaint was lodged (remarks likely to cause dis- countries, as it pitched for an Afghanistan. one in cases where custodial alleged ignorance of the year by Nashik city Shiv Sena unit harmony, or feeling of enmity inclusive and broad-based Modi tweeted: “Had a interrogation is not required, of India’s Independence. chief at the cyber police station or hatred or ill-will), a police dispensation in Kabul repre- detailed and useful exchange of he said. He was arrested on Tues- there, after which an FIR was official said. Turn to P4 senting all sections of Afghan views with my friend President society. Putin on recent developments in In his address at a special Afghanistan. We also discussed At least 10 evacuees from session of the UN Human issues on the bilateral agenda, Rights Council on the situa- including India- coop- You need to keep ego in pocket tion in Afghanistan, Indian An US soldier plays with recently evacuated Afghan children at the eration against COVID-19. We Afghanistan test Covid +ve ambassador to the UN in Ramstein US Air Base, , on Tuesday AP/PTI agreed to continue close con- while batting in England Geneva Indra Mani Pandey sultations on important issues.” OUR CORRESPONDENT Covid-testing at the IGI airport. Of said a “grave” humanitarian and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), situation in Afghanistan after ANI cited Russian govern- Virat Kohli them, around 10 have tested positive. crisis is unfolding in the coun- to threaten any other country.” Kabul fell to the Taliban. ment officials to report that NEW DELHI: At least 10 evacuees Sobti and Paramjeet Singh Anand try and everyone is concerned There has been increasing Meanwhile, America’s top Modi and Putin expressed their from Afghanistan tested COVID-19 through their Sobti Foundation have about the increasing violations concern in the security estab- spy held a secret meeting with intention to enhance coopera- positive after their arrival at the Indira been making efforts to rehabilitate of fundamental rights of the lishment in India about the the Taliban’s de facto leader tion on countering the spread In today’s Gandhi International airport here on these distressed Afghans in coordi- Afghan people. possible security impact of Abdul Ghani Baradar in Kabul of terrorist ideology and drug Tuesday, according to people coor- nation with the government of India, He said India hopes that the developments in Afghanistan on Monday in the highest-level racket from the territory of paper dinating evacuation efforts with the Bhalla said. situation stabilises soon, and in Jammu and Kashmir as LeT face-to-face encounter between Afghanistan. The two leaders Indian government. Some people have tested positive the parties concerned address and JeM have close links with the two sides since the mili- reportedly agreed to form a per- ... An Indo-Tibetan Border Police for the infection. However, there is the humanitarian and security the Taliban. tant group seized the Afghan manent bilateral channel for City (ITBP) official said 81 people, who no clarity on their count, said Puneet issues. The ambassador said as a capital, a media report said on consultations on issues pertain- arrived from Afghanistan on Mon- Singh Chandhok, president of the “We also hope that there is neighbour of Afghanistan, the Tuesday. ing to Afghanistan. 39 NEW COVID-19 CASES 3 day and Tuesday, have been sent to the Indian World Forum, an organisa- an inclusive and broad-based situation prevailing there is of The Taliban seized power in Earlier this week, Putin criti- ITBP’s quarantine facility at Chhawla tion coordinating evacuation efforts dispensation which represents “great concern” to India. Afghanistan on August 15, two cised the and the Nation in south-west Delhi. with the Ministry of External Affairs all sections of Afghan society. “We are closely monitoring weeks before the US was set to NATO allies for sending refu- KERALA LOGS 24,000-PLUS CASES 6 According to an office memoran- and the Indian Air Force (IAF). Voices of Afghan women, aspi- the rapidly evolving security complete its troop withdrawal gees from Afghanistan to Cen- dum issued by the Union Health Min- Sources at the LNJP Hospital rations of Afghan children and situation in Afghanistan and after a costly two-decade war. tral Asian countries, stating Edit istry on Monday, people arriving from said two Indian nationals, who were the rights of minorities must be we continue to call upon par- This forced Afghan President that they pose a direct threat Afghanistan have to undergo a man- among the people brought to India respected,” he said. ties concerned to maintain law Ashraf Ghani to flee the coun- to Moscow. CONTINUING STRUGGLE 7 datory minimum 14-day institutional from Afghanistan, have been admitted “A broad-based represen- and order, ensure the safety and try to the UAE. CIA Director Modi had on Monday spo- quarantine at the ITBP facility. to its Covid ward after testing positive. tation would help the arrange- security of all Afghan nationals, William J Burns held a secret ken to German Chancellor International Any person testing positive or “These two patients are male and ment gain more acceptability UN personnel and diplomatic meeting in Kabul on Monday Angela Merkel over the Afghan- ROLLING STONES DRUMMER DIES 8 detected as symptomatic shall be their condition is stable. They were and legitimacy,” he added. staff members, and observe with Baradar in the highest- istan situation and its impli- shifted to dedicated Covid Care Cen- brought to the LNJP Hospital yester- Pandey, India’s Permanent human rights and interna- level face-to-face encounter cations on the region and the Business tre or Covid hospital of NCT of Delhi, day,” an official source told PTI. Representative to the UN in tional humanitarian law in all between the Taliban and the world. Both leaders had empha- the memorandum read. Kanv Bhalla, Earlier in the day, 78 people, Geneva, added: “We hope that circumstances in Afghanistan,” Biden administration since the sised the importance of main- SENSEX, NIFTY AT LIFETIME HIGHS 10 an entrepreneur coordinating rehabil- including 46 Afghan Sikhs and Hin- the situation in Afghanistan he added. militants seized the Afghan taining peace and security. itation efforts on behalf of New York- dus, flew into Delhi from Kabul via does not pose a challenge to The UN Human Rights capital, the Washington Post The two leaders outlined Sport based philanthropist Mandeep Singh Dushanbe on an Air India flight along its neighbours and its territory Council has convened the reported, citing unnamed US that the repatriation of stranded INDIA EYEING SERIES LEAD 11 Sobti, said, all 78 people, who arrived with three copies of Sikh scripture is not used by terrorist groups special session to discuss the officials who spoke on the con- people from Afghanistan is the from Kabul via Dushanbe, underwent Guru Granth Sahib. such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) human rights concerns and dition of anonymity. Turn to P4 urgent priority. SC lays down parameters for bail pleas WE HAVE WINGS While cancelling bail granted to an accused due to a high possibility of repeat offences, the Bench found it necessary to lay down guidelines to be taken into account by courts while deciding bail pleas

OUR CORRESPONDENT apprehension of the witnesses being influ- Court ordered. enced; danger of justice being affected for The Court also relied on the fact that NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on grant of bail. in a different case, the High Court had Tuesday laid down the parameters to be These directions came in a judgment in cancelled the bail of the accused after he considered by High Courts while consid- which the Court cancelled the bail granted had committed heinous crimes when out ering the bail plea of an accused, according by the High Court to a person accused of on bail. to Bar and Bench. murder under Section 302 of the Indian “We have considered allegation, ante- A Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud Penal Code (IPC). cedents and other FIRs filed against the and MR Shah prescribed the following to The Court held that if the accused is accused. From the material on record it is be taken into account by courts — Whether released on bail, he would pose a threat to clear that as and when he is granted bail, there are prima facie or reasonable grounds the safety of the appellant and the prob- he came out of jail, committed another to believe that the accused has committed ability of a repeat offence was also high. offence and again went to jail. Even the the offence; nature and gravity of the accu- “Considering the overall facts and cir- High Court cancelled the bail in another sation; severity of the punishment in the cumstances, we have held that the High case specifically observing that when on event of conviction; danger of the accused Court has committed grave error in releas- bail during the pendency of the appeal, absconding, if released on bail; charac- ing the accused on bail. Consequently, the they were involved in other cases of hei- Athletes light the Paralympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 ter, behaviour and standing of accused High Court order is quashed and set aside. nous crimes,” the Supreme Court said Paralympics at the National Stadium in Tokyo, on Tuesday. India is being represented by including his/her antecedents; likelihood Respondent No. 1 is directed to surren- while cancelling the bail granted to the its largest ever delegation of 54 athletes in competitions spread across 12 days. AP/PTI of the offence being repeated; reasonable der and be taken back into custody,” the accused. WITH AGENCY INPUTS mp millenniumpost 2 City WEDNESDAY, 25 AUGUST, 2021 | NEW DELHI THEIR 3-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IS CRITICAL N-E Delhi riots: Why no FIR against Anurag Ex-army man kills Thakur, Kapil Mishra, asks UAPA accused OUR CORRESPONDENT istration of FIR against Mr. While the minister raised financial arrangements” but Thakur, Mr. Mishra, another the slogan “Desh ke gaddaron questioned whether paying NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia BJP leader Parvesh Sharma, ko... (the traitors of the coun- some protestors make it an daughter-in-law, 3 Islamia Alumni Association and Jamia Shooter Ram Bhakt try)”, the crowd responded by offence under the stringent President Shifa-Ur-Rehman, Gopal for allegedly “instigating chanting: “Goli maaro saalon UAPA. who was arrested under the riots”. ko... (shoot them).” Mr. Shifa Advocate Singh further Unlawful Activities (Preven- “Did the prosecution even is accused of collecting money emphasized that being a mem- tion) Act in connection with bother to call them as witnesses to fund various sit-in protests ber or president of the alumni of family, confesses the Delhi riots asked in the or accused or issue a notice that against Citizenship (Amend- association or a protester is court on Tuesday why no FIR we want to know something? ment) Act (CAA) and National not an offence as people are was registered against Union Because they said ‘shoot xyz’ Register of Citizens (NRC). He, entitled to their opinion and PIYUSH OHRIE Minister Anurag Thakur, BJP so they know who those people along with several others, has can peacefully protest against leader Kapil Mishra, and oth- are. They will at least have some a rally in which slogans to been booked under the anti- anything. GURUGRAM: At around 5:30 ers for allegedly instigating evidence. Why was no FIR reg- shoot were raised, following terror law in the case for being “Why have I been roped in? am law enforcement officials riots. istered against them? This was which Mr. Thakur on January the “masterminds” of the Feb- I fail to understand. There is a were astounded when a man During the bail hearing, the complaint I was pursuing,” 28, 2020, said: “desh ke gad- ruary 2020 violence, which had fundamental right to protest. with blood-stained clothes Mr. Shifa’s lawyer, Abhishek Mr. Singh said. daron ko...” In January 2020, left 53 people dead and over If a certain section of society is came into Rajendra Park Police Singh, showed Additional Ses- According to the com- Thakur had allegedly egged 700 injured. aggrieved by certain legislation station and confessed to killing sions Judge Amitabh Rawat plaint, as read by the lawyer on participants of an election Alluding to the alleged and protest against it, that is not his tenant and his family and a complaint filed by him on in the court, Mr. Shifa men- rally to raise an incendiary funding, the lawyer affirmed a crime. They can protest,” the his daughter-in-law. January 30, 2020, seeking reg- tioned that Mishra took out slogan. that Mr. Shifa had made “some lawyer told the court. Rao Rai Singh, a 62-year- old ex-Army man, a resident of Rajendra Park, had just con- Woman who set herself on fire in Waiter shot dead by two fessed to suspecting his daugh- ter-in-law of having an affair Highlights and Singh’s son, Anand Yadav with his tenant Krishna Tiwari was not in the city when the front of Supreme Court succumbs unidentified assailants and had so brutally attacked »»The man had just murders took place and that Krishna and his family along confessed to suspecting his he was in on a “reli- OUR CORRESPONDENT with his daughter-in-law, kill- daughter-in-law of having gious visit”. The police have not NARESH BISWANI The incident took place on rity, will, etc), 468 (purpose of The two unidentified ing four of them, officials said, an affair with his tenant yet ruled out the possibility August 16 in the afternoon (at cheating), 471 (using as genu- NEW DELHI: An 18-year-old assailants posed as adding that Krishna’s 3-year- » that someone else might have NEW DELHI: After a week- around 12.20 PM) outside gate ine a forged document) and boy, working as a waiter at a old daughter was the only one »3-year-old daughter of helped Singh to commit the long battle with over 70 per number D of the apex court 120-B (criminal conspiracy) restaurant, was shot dead by his customers before to survive but was critical. the tenant was the only murders. cent burn injuries, the 24-year- after the duo forcefully tried to against the rape survivor. two unidentified assailants who shooting him 45-year-old Krishna, his one to survive but she was “We are investigating sev- old woman, who had set her- get inside the premises. Report- Last week, a video was posed as his customers here wife Anamika (38) and their critical eral other aspects that may self on fire outside the Supreme edly, they wanted to protest doing rounds on the social in Dwarka district, the Delhi nine-year-old daughter were »»Sources also informed the be involved in this case. Bar- Court last week, succumbed on inside the court premises. The media sites wherein both the Police said on Tuesday. as Aman, to work at the restau- among those killed along with ring the accused we are also Tuesday. police team secured the spot woman and her friend were As per police, they received rant in his place for a day. Sunita Yadav (32), Singh’s police that he was also speaking to several other peo- Both the woman and her soon after the incident. seen running around after they a PCR call at around 7:30 pm However, on Monday at daughter-in-law. The Tiwari unhappy about problems ple regarding this crime. Right friend, a 26-year-old man set While contacted, a local had set themselves on fire while on Monday regarding firing at around 7 pm, two people came family’s youngest member is in his son’s marriage now, it would be too early to themselves on fire together senior UP Police official also a few policemen and bystand- a restaurant called ‘Heaven on on a motorcycle and ordered now battling for her life in a »»Sunita was not living with disclose anything substantial on August 16 outside the top informed Millennium Post that ers were trying to douse the Earth’, where the caller claimed food from the restaurant. “One government hospital here. in this case,” said Inspector court. The man died of his inju- the MP’s brother had named flames. Meanwhile, a few cops that two persons had shot dead of them fired on Aman stand- While it is unclear what her husband for months Deepak Saharan DCP (Guru- ries on August 22. Both have her in an alleged forgery case, could also be seen pouring one of the employees and fled ing near the counter and both might have prompted Singh and had returned to their gram West). been identified as residents of in which a local court had water on the woman who was the spot. the persons fled away from to go on such a murder spree, Gurugram home only Having retired from the Balia of . They issued a non-bailable warrant engulfed in flames. The owner of the restau- the spot,” DCP (Dwarka) SK sources have said that Singh three days before the armed forces, Rao Rai Singh were admitted to Ram Mano- for her. He alleged that the Meanwhile, the Delhi rant was identified as one Vikas Meena said. was suspecting that Sunita, murder used to be involved in prop- har Lohia Hospital here. woman had forged documents Police has said that they have Yadav. Thereafter, Aman was married to his son Anand, was erty dealing and was also a In 2019, the woman, a stu- to hide her date of birth. sent both the bodies for post- Police said that one Mahesh declared dead at a hospital. having an extra-marital affair living with her husband for well-respected social activist dent from , had filed Later, the police registered mortem and informed their Kumar (19) used to work as a While a crime and forensics with his tenant, Krishna. They months and had returned to in his neighbourhood. Kris- a rape case under IPC Sec- the FIR under IPC Sections families also. Significantly, the service boy at the restaurant team has been called on the said he was also unhappy about their Gurugram home only han Tiwari was working in a tion 376 against the Ghosi 419 (cheating by personating), police was unable to record the and had taken a one-day leave spot and CCTV footage is problems in his son’s marriage. three days before the murder. private company in Gurugram MP Atul Rai from 420 (cheating and dishonestly statement of either of the two, on the occasion of his birth- being checked, efforts are being Those aware of the probe Significantly, the police and had been residing in the the Bahujan inducing delivery of property), given the serious nature of their day on Sunday. Hence, he had made to arrest the accused duo, have said that Sunita was not have said that Sunita’s husband city for more than 10 years. (BSP). 467 (forgery of valuable secu- injuries and their treatment. called the deceased, identified the DCP said.

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‘CITY WILL SOON GET FREEDOM FROM WATERLOGGING’ No reason for L-G’s DU decides objection to probe to implement Every gap in drainage system NEP from deaths due to oxygen ’22-’23, DUTA to be fixed: CM reviews plans shortage, HC told protests OUR CORRESPONDENT COVID-19 on May 10 and he NEW DELHI: The Delhi Uni- AAISHA SABIR tation of the projects, the senior Delhi-2041 for improvement passed away on May 14 due to versity Teachers’ Association official said. The Committee of Delhi’s drainage within a fixed NEW DELHI: The Delhi gov- cardiac arrest. (DUTA) on Tuesday held a pro- NEW DELHI: Chief Minister has been given the authority time frame and to formulate an ernment has told the Delhi High The high court granted two test against the implementation Arvind Kejriwal, reviewed the to decide design parameters Action Plan for implementation Court that there is no reason or weeks to the LG to file reply to of the New Education Policy in progress of the Delhi Drain- and technical inputs like rain- of the Master Plan in phases. lawful justification for the Lieu- the petition and listed the mat- the varsity. age Master Plan on Tuesday fall intensity, return period, run- The Master plan also includes tenant Governor to object to the ter for further hearing on Sep- They protested outside the and said that necessary changes off coefficient, retention period providing feasibility reports for constitution of a high powered tember 21. vice-chancellor’s office where suggested by IIT Delhi will be for the Drainage Master Plan priority projects for the first five committee (HPC) by the state to It is the petitioner’s case that the Academic Council meet- implemented to bolster the while experts from IIT Delhi years along with further plans to probe deaths caused by alleged her husband was not suffering ing was underway to discuss the drainage system of the Capital have been roped in to analyse cater to the needs of the people. oxygen shortage during the sec- from any co-morbidity and the implementation of the policy. which aims to further enhance the drainage systems and sug- “Every gap in the drain- ond wave of COVID-19. discharge summary does not The Standing Committee on the system to deal with heavy gest solutions for them. The rec- age system of Delhi has to be The government said the explain the cause of his death Academic Matters, in its meet- rainfall. age system foolproof. “Delhi will in better outcomes,” the official ommendations include — no plugged. If there’s a fallacy in reasons stated by the LG in his with sufficient particulars and ing held on Monday, approved The review meeting comes soon get freedom from water- told Millennium Post. The CM encroachments, sewage, and the slope of a drain, it needs to noting dated June 8 for inter- detail and she apprehended that the implementation of the pol- the weekend after heavy rains logging; necessary changes will directed officials to take up spe- Solid Waste or construction be fixed. If any drain is meeting dicting the constitution of the the death of her husband was icy from 2022-23, the four-year exposed the drainage systems in be implemented to further bol- cific projects like implement- work in storm water drains a dead end, it needs to be cor- HPC are misconceived and do caused due to negligence of the undergraduate programme and the city, with Minto Bridge see- ster the drainage system,” Kejri- ing solutions for fixing slopes of which will not be drained into rected. A proper plan should not withstand the test laid down hospital. multiple entry and exit options ing flooding despite best efforts. wal said. drains, connecting storm drains sewer systems. Rejuvenation be chalked out for connecting by the Supreme Court for exer- The woman said she got for students. The CM assured that the A senior official present in to the larger drainage system of water bodies is also another smaller drains with the large cise of power under the proviso to know about constitution of The committee, however, city will soon get freedom from the meeting said that the CM and much more. recommendation. drainage lines,” Kejriwal said to Article 239AA (4). HPC by the Delhi government deferred discussion on the waterlogging as work is being has directed individual offices In the meeting, Kejriwal said The objective of the Mas- after the meeting. In these circumstances, with the mandate to exam- implementation of the Massive expedited on Delhi’s Drainage to take up small projects under that consultants or a “Techni- ter Plan is to formulate a plan There are about 2,846 drains the decision of the answering ine cases of deaths of persons Open Online Courses (MOOC). Master Plan. He instructed the the Master Plan and to exe- cal Expert Committee” will be for drainage for the Capital with a length of about 3692 km respondent (Delhi government) during the second wave of the A proposal to continue concerned officials to imple- cute it efficiently. “In this way roped in to plan and present for about the next 30-35 years and majority of which are with to constitute a High Powered pandemic and that the constitu- with the university’s three-year ment solutions on the ground accountability and responsi- project reports for all drainage which should also be compat- the Public Works Department Committee has to be consid- tion of the committee has been undergraduate programme but level in order to make the drain- bility is enhanced which results lines to expedite the implemen- ible with the Master Plan of (PWD). ered to be final and binding, it kept in abeyance by the Lieuten- to assimilate in its structure a said in an affidavit filed before ant Governor. She said she is four-year degree programme as a bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi aggrieved by this state of affairs well and implement both one- AAP to launch drive 37K beds with 12K for ICUs being and Jasmeet Singh. in as much as she is desirous of year and two-year postgraduate The court was hearing a getting the case of death of her programmes, was also approved. rd plea by Riti Singh Verma, who husband examined by the com- The recommendations of set up to tackle 3 wave, says Jain lost her 34-year-old husband mittee of experts. the Standing Committee are in Capital to make during the second wave of the In response to the petition, being discussed in the Academic pandemic in May, seeking direc- the Delhi government said the Council meeting. OUR CORRESPONDENT death was reported, according tion to the Delhi government HPC was constituted on May 27 The DUTA wrote to acting MCD graft free: Rai COVID-19 to the latest health bulletin. to operationalise the HPC and but the order of its constitution Vice-Chancellor PC Joshi on NEW DELHI: Medical infra- He said 37,000 beds, includ- refer her case to the committee was kept in abeyance on May Monday to request that these OUR CORRESPONDENT structure being ramped up ing 12,000 ICU beds, dedi- and also grant her compensation 31. Thereafter, the Delhi Health matters be first discussed at all and 37,000 beds in total ded- cated for COVID-19 patients as per its recommendations. Minister decided to revoke the statutory levels such as Depart- NEW DELHI: Ahead of the icated for COVID-19 patients DELHI are being prepared and medi- The woman said her hus- order by which the constitution ments, Faculties and Staff Coun- Delhi municipal corporation are being set up to tackle the cal oxygen capacity along with band was admitted to a private of the committee was kept in cils before being placed in the polls, the Aam Aadmi Party is all anticipated third wave of the COUNT essential drugs supply are also hospital here for treatment of abeyance on June 4. Academic Council. PTI set to launch a campaign from pandemic in the city, Delhi being “appropriately boosted”. September 1 to 30 in order to health minister Satyendar Jain ACTIVE CASES Special arrangements are HC asks govt, make MCD free of garbage and have continuously given the said on Tuesday. being made for children and corruption, the party’s leader BJP chances in the MCD, but He also underlined that the elderly as well, and the CAG to respond City Briefs Gopal Rai said on Tuesday. in return, the BJP councillors though the positivity rate has 411 Delhi government is monitor- The AAP minister said have given garbage and corrup- shown a downward trend and DEATH TOLL ing the COVID-19 situation to plea for audit that part of the campaign will tion to the people. the number of fatalities has closely, he was quoted as say- DELHI GOVT BEGINS TREE PLANTATION include 2,500 meetings which “In the entire Delhi, in been zero in the past few days, ing in the statement issued by will be conducted with locals a span of 15 years, a garbage the Delhi government is not 25,079 the health department. of DJB accounts DRIVE AT JAMIA HAMDARD UNIVERSITY under the Aapka Vidhayak mountain rose in Delhi. And dropping its guard. Even though the positivity NEW DELHI: Delhi Food and Civil Supplies minister Aapke Dwaar initiative. The not just a garbage mountain, Jain on Tuesday inspected capital stood at a low of 0.04 rate is very low, the Delhi gov- NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Imran Hussain on Tuesday started a tree planta- AAP MLAs are set to hold local if you go to any locality in the healthcare facilities to see per cent on Monday with 17 ernment has not dropped its Court Tuesday sought response meetings to understand people’s Delhi — be it in under North preparations being done for the Covid cases and no deaths guard and is consistently work- of the Delhi government and tion drive at Jamia Hamdard University by planting problems and discuss how to MCD, South MCD, or East prevailing COVID-19 situation being reported for the past ing to avoid a possible outbreak Delhi Jal Board on a plea seek- Amaltas saplings. In a statement, the minister said the make Delhi free of corruption MCD — the first thing you see is in the national capital. three days, he said. of the third COVID-19 wave in ing direction to Comptroller Delhi government has launched “a war against air and garbage. “The first phase the garbage in that locality. Our The positivity rate in the On Tuesday too, no fresh Delhi, he said. and Auditor General to audit pollution throughout the year”. “The Delhi government of this campaign will run from Prime Minister ran the Swachh the accounts of DJB whose has taken several steps to curb air pollution in the September 1 to 30. All the AAP Bharat Mission, yet BJP’s coun- financial audit has allegedly city such as bringing the tree transplantation policy, MLAs will execute the ‘Aapka cillors and BJP’s Mayor failed to Noida authority launches online not been carried out for last anti-dust pollution campaign, electric vehicle policy, Vidhayak Aapke Dwar’ program fulfil the mission in Delhi. The six years. A bench of Chief Jus- from 1st September onwards,” Swachh Bharat Mission failed in tice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ campaign, among others. the Minister said. Delhi and Delhi remained filled facility for approving building plans Singh issued notice to the Delhi The Delhi government is the first state government to During the campaign, Ward with garbage,” he said. All the government, DJB and CAG come up with a solution to stubble burning by using wise preparation meetings meetings will be taken following RAHUL SINGH authority along with Noida on the petition and listed the bio-decomposers,” Hussain said. will be held in all 272 wards Covid norms. “They will sit with Metro Rail Corporation matter for further hearing on of Delhi from August 25 to the local people, interact with NOIDA: From now onwards, (NMRC) will provide internship October 4. HC ASKS GOVT TO REPLY TO PLEA FOR AGE 30 under the Aapka Vidhayak them, understand their prob- the building plan approval can training to a total 860 students The petition by Delhi BJP Aapke Dwaar initiative. The lems as well as discuss how to be sought online in Noida with pursuing engineering, architec- leader Harish Khurana, sought VERIFICATION AT LIQUOR SHOPS & BARS campaign is expected to be led make Delhi free of corruption the Noida authority launching ture, signalling and networking direction to DJB to maintain NEW DELHI: The Delhi HC Wednesday sought response by the AAP MLAs. and garbage,” he further added. online map approval facility courses from any government proper accounts and other rel- of the Delhi government on a plea to put in place a “For monitoring, day-to-day In constituencies where from Tuesday. The authority or private institutions. evant records and prepare an reporting, and feedback of this AAP does not have MLAs aims to cut off the time taken The Noida authority will annual statement of the profit robust mechanism for mandatory age check at liquor entire campaign, we are making the party’s office-bearers will up during the whole process and which has to be disposed off handhold two batches of 250 and loss with proper the bal- shops, bars and restaurants serving alcohol with gov- 7 party office-bearers in charge initiate such meetings in the to bring transparency. within 90 days. “The application students in a year while the ance sheets from 2015 onwards ernment identity cards. The plea also sought to restrain at the Lok Sabha level. There will assemblies. In these preparation All the building plans — new will be uploaded online by the NMRC will provide skill train- as prescribed under the law the Delhi government from giving effect to the new be 14 in charges at the District meetings, AAP’s Mandal officers construction and modification architect, and the system will ing to 360 students in a year. The and to direct CAG to conduct Excise Policy 2021-22 which reduced the age of con- level and 70 in charges at the and booth officers will take part in the old, will be submitted on scrutinise the plans based on internship programme will be audit of the board. The peti- suming alcohol from 25 to 21 years until a robust age Vidhan Sabha level. They will be and an outline for the ‘Aapka the web portal — http://comple- city’s building rules and zoning launched from August 25 while tion, through advocate Samri- verification mechanism is put in place. A bench of Chief centrally monitoring this cam- Vidhayak Aapke Dwar’ pro- tion.noidaauthorityonline.com/ plans. All decisions regarding the training will be conducted dhi Arora, said that in response paign so that the feedback and gram will be drawn for different Account. The concerned archi- an application will be commu- from September 21. A fees of Rs to the RTIs of May 11, May 24 Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to problems that are arising from localities. After this, under the tects of project will be able to nicated through SMS and can 4,000 will be charged for pur- and July 22 this year, it has been the Delhi govt which sought to respond to the plea and the ground level reach the cen- ‘Aapka Vidhayak Aapke Dwar’ submit the applications. also be tracked online,” said Ritu suing internship for a period clearly stated that the copy of listed the matter for further hearing on September 17. tral office routinely,” he added. program, MLAs will visit vari- As per a senior Noida Maheshwari, Chief Executive of time four to eight months balance sheet for the year 2015- Rai also said that even ous localities and hold discus- authority officer, the applica- Officer (CEO), Noida authority. while beyond that, the fee will 16 and onward is under prepa- PETROL PUMP ATTENDANT THRASHED though the people of Delhi sions with the residents. tion can be submitted online Along with this, the Noida be increased to Rs 6,000. ration. MPOST FOR ASKING MAN TO MASK UP AAP’S RAGHAV CHADHA BRINGS INITIATIVE TO HELP TRANSGENDER PEOPLE BUT... NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old petrol pump employee in Madhu Vihar was thrashed by two men after one of them was asked to wear a face mask, following which …What we need is institutional support: Trans community a case was registered, the police here said. The case was registered on August 22 on the complainant of ABHINAY LAKSHMAN was given by any government agencies to one Ram Prakash, a native of Ghaziabad. “On August the nearly 5 transgender people in the Free ration to cardless till 16, at about 6.40 pm I was doing my duty in CNG NEW DELHI: Even as Aam Aadmi Party city, he added. station when goods carrying vehicle came there. Two leader Raghav Chadha on Tuesday kicked “Some people, like in Jahangirpuri, men were sitting in the vehicle and they asked me to fill off the Mission Sahara initiative — to help where over 2,000 trans people live, we could policy is on, says Delhi HC the transgender community in his constitu- give ration up to three times, but due to the the CNG tank,” the complainant said. Two people have ency, Rajinder Nagar, by distributing ration limited resources we have we have been able NEW DELHI: The Delhi High the respondents will continue been arrested in the case. kits to 100 people from the community; to reach nowhere close to the actual number Court Tuesday said the gov- to provide free ration to the the larger trans community in the Capital of people who need help,” the chairperson ernment authorities will dis- petitioners and other similarly DELHI METRO TO SET UP ‘KNOWLEDGE which numbers around at least 4 to 5 lakh of the NGO said. tribute free ration to people placed persons as long as the CENTRE’ AT VISHWAVIDYALAYA STATION by conservative estimates, has been in dire Students from colleges like Ramjas Col- here without any insistence on scheme for free ration without need of and have been demanding institu- lege, some news channels and many other ration card as long as the pol- insistence on ration card con- NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro has proposed the setting tional government support in understand- organisations have helped the NGO but icy permits. During the hear- tinues,” said Justice Rekha Palli. up of a ‘Knowledge Centre’ consisting of a dedicated ing their struggles and helping them with their needs remain. Deep said the trans ing, the court also emphasised As the counsel for the peti- facility showcasing the growth and development of it — most importantly with government really hit us when people from the commu- community needs things like a Skills Devel- upon the importance of vac- tioners raised apprehensions metro in the country in addition to providing technical identification, education, skills develop- nity started reaching out to us. First, they opment Centre with placement opportuni- cination against COVID-19 with respect to the possibil- information on the daily construction activities of the ment and employment. needed jobs so we did the best we could but ties and a comprehensive survey that can and remarked that distribution ity of a third wave, the court Significantly, Chadha’s office was getting one or two people minimum wage document in detail the kind of daily prob- of free ration should be made questioned if all the petitioners metro network, at the Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station, approached by the District Magistrate of jobs was not enough. Then people started lems the community faces so that they can conditional upon the recipients have been vaccinated. He said as per recent tenders floated by DMRC. the area along with Community Empower- coming to us asking for food,” Deep said. be addressed. being vaccinated. he was aware of the status of ment Trust, an NGO, that works for trans- He continued that throughout the pan- When asked about ration support for “Free ration isn’t to be given vaccination of his clients. Delhi gender rights across the Capital, only after demic, there has been absolutely no insti- the community from the government, Deep till everyone is vaccinated, that government counsel told the which did the initiative from the Rajinder tutional support from any government be said that the government should have made should be the order. Every day court that presently, in accor- Nagar MLA begin, a statement from the it at the municipal level, state level or the sure to account for the trans community the PM is saying (get vacci- dance with its policy, ration party said. Central level. However, he added that some while formulating ration schemes for those nated). You come to court was being duly provided to the While Deepchander, Chairperson of the government agencies and ministries have who need it during the lockdowns. for free ration but don’t want petitioners without demand- NGO CET, told Millennium Post that they on an ad-hoc basis helped the NGO. But even for availing ration through to get vaccinated,” the judge ing ration cards. Central gov- have been depending on good samaritans Deep told this newspaper that their government schemes, the biggest hurdle is remarked. The court was deal- ernment counsel added that and charities from government and non- NGO does not have funds and has been documentation. Deep, who works with the ing with a petition by seven even though it did not play any government organisations throughout the partnering with people despite that to Election Commission to get Voter IDs for people who were working in role in the distribution, food pandemic, what the transgender commu- deliver rations to as many as 5,000 people trans people, said that very few even have the unorganised sector and grains were being allocated to nity in Delhi needs is institutional gov- in the community in various areas of the Aadhaar cards. However, the scheme by sought free supply of ration the state governments from the ernment support that can uplift and help city such as Adarsh Nagar, Jahangirpuri, Chadha’s office will now at least in his con- during the lockdown period central pool under the Pradhan people in the ways they need. Wazirabad, Patel Nagar, Burari, Azadpur stituency, kick in to help trans people get in the absence of ration cards. Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna “When the lockdown came, we knew and others. their government documentation, specifi- “It is needless to state that Yojana. MPOST things were going to be bad but the scale No help with ration or basic supplies cally, everything they need to avail ration. mp millenniumpost 4 Nation WEDNESDAY, 25 AUGUST, 2021 | NEW DELHI 4,240 PATIENTS DISCHARGED Kerala logs Now, you can book vaccine 24,000-plus Maha reports 4,355 new cases for slots through WhatsApp OUR CORRESPONDENT allow users to locate their near- citizens with authentic Corona- second time est vaccination centre and book related information but is now NEW DELHI: In an attempt to their vaccine appointments. also aiding them in the pro- Covid cases, 119 deaths after May 26 strengthen its aim to vaccinate “The MyGov Corona Help- cess of vaccine booking as also all adults by the end of this year, desk on WhatsApp, since its finding vaccination centers and the Union Health Ministry on launch in March 2020, has slots and downloading vacci- OUR CORRESPONDENT THIRUVANANTHA- Tuesday announced booking of emerged as one of most authen- nation certificates,” Singh said. PURAM: Kerala reported vaccine slots using the What- tic sources of COVID-related To contact MyGov Corona MUMBAI: Maharashtra 24,296 COVID-19 cases on sApp messenger. information during the pan- Helpdesk chatbot, citizens reported 4,355 new coronavi- Tuesday, the second time it Taking to the Twitter, demic and served as a critical can save the WhatsApp num- rus cases and 119 fresh fatalities has crossed the 24,000 mark Union Health Minister Man- instrument in fighting the pub- ber +91 9013151515 on their on Tuesday, taking the infec- after May 26 when the state had sukh Mandaviya said that peo- lic-health crisis for over 41 mil- phones; start a chat by typing tion tally to 64,32,649 and the recorded 28,798 cases. ple could now book Covid-19 lion users across India,” it said. Book Slot and send it to the toll to 1,36,355, a state health On May 27, the state had vaccine slots easily on their MyGov CEO Abhishek number. This will generate a department official said. recorded 24,166 fresh COVID- phones within minutes. Elab- Singh said that the MyGov six-digit one-time password Seven districts namely 19 cases. Since then the state orating on the process, he said, Corona Helpdesk has been a on the respective Wardha, Gondia, Akola, Yavat- twice came close to the 24,000 “One needs to send ‘Book Slot’ path-breaking technological number. mal, Hingoli, Jalna, and Dhule mark on May 29 –23,513 –and to MyGovIndia Corona Help- solution that benefited millions Users then choose a pre- did not report any fresh infec- then on August 3 –23,676. desk on WhatsApp, verify and of citizens across the nation. ferred date and location, based tion of COVID-19 (in their After May 29, the state then follow the requisite steps.” “Since its launch, MyGov on the pincode and vaccine rural areas), and same was the crossed the 20,000 mark on In an official statement, Corona Helpdesk, enabled with type. All users can follow this case with Chandrapur, Amara- July 27 when it reported 22,129 WhatsApp on Tuesday said support from Haptik and Turn. sequence to get a confirmation vati, Akola, , Jalgaon, fresh cases and since then it that the MyGov Corona Help- io, has evolved into a go-to plat- of their centre and day of their Dhule and Malegaon munici- has been logging more than or desk on its platform will now form that is not only helping vaccine appointment. pal corporations (urban cen- close to 20,000 cases on almost tres), he said. every day. The official said 4,240 Health workers inoculate beneficiaries against Covid-19, at a vaccination centre of Nair hospital in Mumbai On Tuesday, with 24,296 patients were discharged from fresh cases and and 173 deaths, Odisha reports 67 fresh fatalities hospitals across the state in of which 1,87,121 tests were Latur 168, Nagpur 21, Aurang- city reported 226 infec- the total infection count was the last 24 hours, taking the done in the last 24 hours, the abad nine and the Akola region tions and two fatalities. pushed to 38,51,984 and fatali- BHUBANESWAR: Odi- As many as 366 new cases inghpur (14) and Dhenkanal cumulative number of recov- official said. seven, he said. Among the 49,752 active ties to 19,757 till date. The Test sha's COVID-19 tally rose were reported in quarantine (eight). Fifty-three coronavi- ered cases to 62,43,034. He said Ahmednagar dis- According to the official, cases in the state, Pune district Positivity Rate (TPR) jumped to 10,02,323 on Tuesday as centres, while the remaining rus patients have died due to Maharashtra now has trict reported the highest 667 among the 119 fatalities, the has the highest at 11,962, he to 18.04 per cent from 15.63 625 more people, includ- 259 infections were detected comorbidities so far. 49,752 active cases, he said. new infections, followed by highest 65 were reported from said. per cent on Monday. ing 80 children, tested posi- during contact tracing, he Odisha now has 8,443 The state has 3,01,955 Pune at 533, while Satara dis- the Pune region followed by 27 The official said among the As many as 19,349 people tive for the infection, while said, adding that the single- active cases. Khurda remains people in home isolation and trict topped the list of fatali- from the Kolhapur region. 62,43,034 recovered patients have been cured of the infec- 67 fresh fatalities pushed the day positivity rate stood at in the red zone with 3,268 another 2,330 in institutional ties with 24 deaths in the last Significantly, Akola and across the state, the highest - tion since Monday, taking the state's coronavirus death toll 1.16 per cent. active cases, while Cuttack is quarantine, according to the 24 hours. Nagpur regions did not report 10,80,515 - were from Pune total recoveries to 36,72,357 to 7,493, a health official said. Khurda district, under in the yellow zone with 1,084 official. Among the eight regions of any fresh fatality, while the district. and the number of active cases Odisha has been witness- which Bhubaneswar falls, reg- infections. The remaining 28 Maharashtra's COVID-19 Maharashtra, the Pune region Nashik region registered 14 Coronavirus figures for to 1,59,335, an official press ing a decline in fresh cases istered the highest number districts fall under the green recovery rate stands at 97.05 reported the highest new cases deaths, Mumbai six, Latur five Maharashtra are as follows: release here said. In the last 24 for six consecutive days. The of new cases at 214, followed zone, the official said. per cent, while the fatality rate at 1,876 followed by 895 in and the region Total cases 64,32,649; new hours, 1,34,706 samples were state reported 761 infections by Cuttack (56) and Balasore A total of 9.86 lakh people is 2.11 per cent, he said. Kolhapur. two, he said. cases- 4,355; total deaths tested and the TPR was found on Monday, 853 on Sunday, (50). Cuttack recorded the have recovered from the dis- The cumulative num- Among the other regions, The official said Mumbai 1,36,355; total recoveries to be 18.04 per cent. So far, 911 on Saturday, 986 on Fri- highest number of fresh fatali- ease so far, including 1,072 on ber of tests conducted in the the Nashik region reported witnessed 271 new COVID-19 62,43,034; active cases 49,752; 3,04,53,773 samples have been day and 1,041 on Thursday. ties at 20, followed by Jagast- Monday. AGENCIES state climbed to 5,26,32,810, 748 new cases, Mumbai 631, cases and only one death, while total tests 5,26,32,810. tested, it said. AGENCIES UP govt: BrahMos Aerospace proposes facility 84-day gap between Covishield doses based on at Lucknow for next gen missile project vaccine availability or efficacy, Centre asked OUR CORRESPONDENT the aerospace firm's expansion Minister on of the project is around Rs 300 for the BrahMos Next Gener- Tuesday and briefed him about crore and the company has KOCHI: The Kerala High gap, then he was "worried" as With the direction, the to 12-16 weeks. LUCKNOW: BrahMos Aero- ation (BrahMos-NG) Missile the BrahMos weapon system. requested for 200 acres of land Court on Tuesday asked the he was administered the sec- matter was listed for hearing On Tuesday, the state gov- space has proposed to set up project, the state government Adityanath was also in the state's capital with civil Centre whether the 84-day ond dose within 4-6 weeks of on August 26 after the lawyer ernment said it was following a state-of-the-art production said in a statement. The estab- apprised about the joint ven- construction to start within gap between two doses of Cov- the first dose. for the Centre sought time till the COVID vaccination guide- facility in Uttar Pradesh for its lishment of BrahMos Aero- ture entity's ambitious and three months of getting pos- ishield was based on availabil- The court said if availability Thursday to seek instructions. lines issued by the Centre. next generation missile proj- space will make Uttar Pradesh highly promising plans about session of the land, the state- ity of the vaccine or its efficacy. was the reason for the gap, then Earlier, on August 12, the Subsequently, the lawyer for ect, the state government said an aerospace and defence hub setting up the major facility for ment said. The query to the central those who are able to afford high court had asked the Kerala the Centre sought more time to on Tuesday. of India as it will bring in niche production and supply of vari- This project is envisaged government came from Jus- to buy it, like Kitex has, they government why it was permit- answer the court's query. The company produces one technologies. It will also put ous systems and sub-systems to generate more than 5,500 tice P B Suresh Kumar while should be allowed to take the ting the second dose of vac- Kitex in its plea has said of the world's best supersonic Lucknow prominently in the for next generation missile sys- direct and indirect employ- hearing a plea by Kitex Gar- second dose without waiting cine only after expiry of 84 days that it has already vaccinated cruise missile system BrahMos, world map as a manufacturing tems, the statement said. ment opportunities for tech- ments Ltd seeking permis- for 84 days as per the prevail- from the first dose. more than 5,000 of its work- it said, adding that the pro- hub for top-notch technologies, The chief minister has nical workers as well as more sion to administer the second ing protocol. The court had also asked ers with the first dose and has posed facility in Lucknow will the statement said. assured full support for setting than 10,000 direct and indirect dose of Covishield vaccine to The court further said if the Centre what was the reason arranged for the second dose, be part of the Uttar Pradesh The BrahMos team, headed up the new production plant in employment opportunities for its workers. efficacy was the reason then for increasing the gap between but was unable to administer Defence Industrial Corridor. by Director General BrahMos Lucknow, it said. skilled, semi-skilled and non- The judge also said that if the scientific data in support first and second dose of Cov- the same due to the prevailing The facility comes under Dr Sudhir K Mishra, met Chief The estimated investment skilled workers, it said. efficacy was the reason for the of it be also provided. ishield from the earlier 4 weeks restrictions. AGENCIES

ent in the office at the time of the incident. August 5, MyGov and WhatsApp had introduced Sena activists poured petrol, brought by them the ability for users to download vaccine certifi- BRICS security officials From Page 1 in bottles, on the posters installed outside the office cates from the chatbot; and so far, over 32 lakh and set them afire around noon. They also hurled certificates have been downloaded by users across stones at the office. the country. Heavy police security was deployed outside MyGov CEO Abhishek Singh said the MyGov Narayan Rane gets Rane’s residence in Mumbai in the wake of his Corona Helpdesk has been a path-breaking tech- adopt action plan to remarks against Thackeray, an official said. nological solution that benefited millions of citi- bail hours after BJP workers gathered outside Rane’s residence zens across the nation. on Juhu Tara Road in Santacruz (West) in the morning in support of their party leader. combat terrorism arrest over ‘slap Shiv Sena workers carrying placards and shout- ‘Hope terrorists ing slogans against Rane assembled in the Juhu Thackeray’ remark area. don’t use Af soil for Plan was adopted at an India-hosted virtual meeting Police personnel, including women cops, were deployed outside Rane’s residence to prevent any There were reports that while the process to untoward incident, the official said. fuelling unrest’ OUR CORRESPONDENT arrest him was on, Rane complained of high blood Maharashtra BJP president pressure and sugar levels and a doctor was called distanced himself from Rane’s remarks. “I am not NEW DELHI: Top security to examine him. defending Rane’s comments, but I will also not President Joe Biden’s decision to dispatch his officials of the BRICS on Tues- It is shameful that the Chief Minister does not express regret,” Patil said. top spy, a veteran of the foreign service, comes day adopted an action plan to know the year of Independence. He leaned back to Leader of Opposition said amid a frantic effort to evacuate people from boost practical cooperation in enquire about the count of years of Independence the BJP does not support Rane’s comments, but the Kabul international airport in what the President combating terrorism and ter- during his speech. Had I been there, I would have “party stands behind him 100 per cent”. has called “one of the largest, most difficult airlifts ror financing, in the backdrop given (him) a tight slap, Rane said in adjoining Alleging that the state police force was being in history,” the paper said. of mounting concerns over Raigad district on Monday. used as a tool for “vendetta politics”, the former The CIA declined to comment on the Taliban the possibility of various ter- The former Chief Minister claimed Thackeray CM said there should be law and order and “not meeting but the discussions likely involved the ror groups stepping up activi- forgot the year of Independence during his August Taliban-like governance”. impending August 31 deadline for the US military ties from Taliban-controlled 15 address to the people of the state. Thackeray had Union minister Ramdas Athawale said Rane to conclude its airlift of US citizens and Afghan Afghanistan. to check the year of Independence with his aides didn’t intend to insult Thackeray and will clarify allies, it added. The action plan was midway during the speech that day, Rane said. his statement. The Biden administration is under pressure adopted at an India-hosted He defended his remarks against Thackeray, say- Shiv Sena MP wrote a letter to from some allies to keep US forces in the country virtual meeting that also saw ing he hasn’t committed any crime by making them. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding the beyond August 31 deadline in order to assist the New Delhi raising the issue Indian NSA Ajit Doval and other officials during a virtual meeting of On media reportage of his ‘imminent arrest’ sacking of Rane over his remarks against the Maha- evacuation of tens of thousands of citizens of the of cross-border terrorism and BRICS NSAs, in New Delhi, on Tuesday in the case, Rane said — hours before his arrest — rashtra Chief Minister. US and Western countries as well as Afghan allies activities of groups such as the that he was not a ‘normal’ man and cautioned the Raut said it was beyond his comprehension desperate to escape Taliban rule. Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e- recommended the BRICS Kodwa and Gen Augusto media against such reportage. what message Rane would give to society when he However, a Taliban spokesman on Monday Mohammed which enjoy "state counter-terrorism action plan Heleno Ribeiro Pereira, Min- “I haven’t committed any crime. You should was using such language. warned that there will be “consequences” if the support" and threaten peace for consideration by the BRICS ister of State and Head of the verify and show it on TV or else I will file a case Talking to reporters later, Raut said Rane should US and UK sought an extension to the August 31 and security. Summit," the MEA said. Institutional Security Cabinet against you (media). Despite not committing any resign from the Modi ministry. deadline for the US-led troop withdrawal from the The Ministry of External The BRICS summit is of the Presidency of . crime, the media is showing speculative news about Nashik Police Commissioner Deepak Pan- war-torn country. WITH AGENCY INPUTS Affairs (MEA) said the high scheduled to be hosted next The BRICS (Brazil-Russia- my ‘imminent’ arrest. Do you think I am a normal dey on Tuesday issued orders for the immediate representatives adopted and month by India in the virtual India-China-South Africa) (ordinary) man?” Rane said. arrest of Rane and a team of city police left for the recommended the BRICS format in its capacity as the brings together five of the larg- His remarks drew sharp reactions from Shiv Konkan region. UAE temporarily counter-terrorism action plan chair of the grouping for the est developing countries of the Sena, whose workers put several posters in Mum- for consideration by the BRICS current year. world, representing 41 per cent bai and other places, calling him a ‘kombdi chor’ suspends Visa-on- Summit. The action plan is one "The Action Plan aims to of the global population, 24 per (chicken stealer), a reference to the poultry shop he India logs 25,467 new of the key deliverables during further strengthen existing cent of the global GDP and 16 ran in Mumbai’s Chembur area five decades ago, India's chairship of BRICS. mechanisms of cooperation per cent of the global trade. during the initial part of his over four-decade stint Covid infections; arrival... The meeting, chaired by in areas such as financing and India has been strongly with the -led party. NSA Ajit Doval, also deliber- combating terrorism, misuse pitching for deeper coopera- Activists of Shiv Sena and its youth wing staged ated on the current situation in of the by terrorists, tion among the BRICS mem- protests in various cities across Maharashtra against 354 fatalities Passengers travelling to the UAE should carry Afghanistan, delved into devel- curbing the travel of terror- ber countries in dealing with Rane. a COVID-19 negative Rapid PCR test report, not opments in Iran, West Asia and ists, border controls, protec- terrorism, extremism and In Pune’s Deccan Gymkhana area, Sena work- older than six hours before boarding the flight. the Gulf region besides review- tion of soft targets, information radicalisation. ers slapped posters of Rane with footwear. Yuva The World Health Organisation (WHO) has, “Indian citizens holding regular passports with ing the regional and global sharing, capacity building, and The MEA said the meet- Sena workers staged a demonstration in Hadapsar. however, sought a two-month halt on administer- US visas, green cards, UK Resident Permits, or EU political and security scenario. regional and international ing also delved into the emerg- A stone was hurled at a mall located on JM Road ing booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines in view (European Union) resident permits are allowed "As a follow up to the cooperation," the MEA said. ing threats to national security, in Pune, a police official said. of severely constrained vaccine availability around to receive entry visa upon arrival to UAE valid for adoption of the BRICS coun- The meeting was attended such as cyber-security. In Amravati, Sena workers vandalised the BJP the globe. 14 days and can be extended only once for a simi- ter-terrorism strategy at the by Secretary of the Security "Other items on the agenda office located in the Rajapeth area and also set vari- Meanwhile, WhatsApp on Tuesday said the lar period. The Indian Passport, US visa, the green 12th BRICS Leaders' Sum- Council of Russia Gen Patru- were cooperation among ous posters installed in front of the office on fire in MyGov Corona Helpdesk on its platform will card, the UK Resident Permit and the EU resident mit in 2020, done at the sug- shev, Chinese Politburo Mem- law enforcement agencies, protest against Rane’s remarks. now allow users to locate their nearest vaccination permit must be valid for at least six months,” says gestion of Prime Minister ber Yang Jeichi, South African health safety and healthcare No BJP office-bearer or party worker was pres- centre and book their vaccine appointments. On the website of UAE Embassy. AGENCIES Narendra Modi, the High Deputy Minister of State Secu- and counter-terrorism," the Representatives adopted and rity Ncediso Goodenough MEA said. millenniumpost mp NEW DELHI | WEDNESDAY, 25 AUGUST, 2021 Nation 5 ‘Govt in process of selling crown ‘Rahul upset that India jewels built with public money’ earning `6 lakh crore’ OUR CORRESPONDENT and alleging that the country was heading towards "enslave- NEW DELHI: The BJP on ment", Irani shot back, saying ‘I want to tell the youth what the country is selling and which asset is going to whom’ Tuesday cited the previous "enslaved" are those who, under Congress government's efforts a family rule, speak of break- OUR CORRESPONDENT to monetise different assets to ing the country, a reference to The government has planned to sell wonder if the party was then controversial comments on NEW DELHI: Hitting out at trying to "sell" the country as it Kashmir and Pakistan by two the government led by Prime 26,700 kms of national highways worth Rs hit back at the principal opposi- advisors of Punjab Congress Minister Narendra Modi over 1.6 lakh crore, Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth of tion over its attack on the Modi president Navjot Singh Sidhu. the National Monetisation dispensation on the decision Asked about Rahul Gan- Pipeline (NMP) plan, former railways assets which includes 400 stations, to raise over Rs 6 lakh crore dhi's claim that he had warned Congress president Rahul Gan- 150 trains, railway tracks and woodsheds by monetising infrastructure the government of the COV- dhi on Tuesday alleged that the across several sectors. ID-19's dangers too, the BJP Modi dispensation is in the pro- and 42,300 circuit kms of transmission Union minister Smriti Irani The coalition govern- leader and Amethi MP shot cess of selling India’s “crown network worth of Rs 40,000 crore said Congress leader Rahul ment, of which the Congress back saying there was not even jewels” built by previous gov- Gandhi, who had targeted the is a member, in Maharashtra a district hospital and CT scan- ernments with public money natural gas pipeline worth Rs employees, worker unions, government earlier at a press had monetised the Mumbai- ner in the constituency he rep- over 70 years. Addressing a Congress leader addresses a press conference on 25,000 crore, 4,000 kms pet- farmers, must be consulted conference, is "upset" that India Pune Expressway for Rs 8,000 resented for 15 years. press conference with former National Monetization Pipeline plan at Congress party headquarter in rol pipeline of Indian Oil and before embarking on such a will make Rs 6 lakh crore and crore, she said, asking if Gan- Right from making PPE Union finance minister P Chi- New Delhi on Tuesday NAVEEN SHARMA/MILLENNIUM POST HPCL worth Rs 22,000 crore, large sale of assets, he said. is trying to tarnish the Cen- dhi's charge meant it had sold kits, the Modi government pre- dambaram, the Gandhi scion 2.86 lakh kms of BharatNet Finance Minister Nir- tre's image for working to fill the asset. pared the health infrastructure said that the BJP has claimed what the country is selling and was indulging in the creation Fibres Optics worth Rs 35,000 mala Sitharaman on Monday state coffers transparently while The UPA government at the to deal with the crisis, she said. that nothing happened in India which asset is going to whom,” of monopolies in the formal crore in the telecom sector and unveiled an ambitious Rs 6 keeping them secure from the Centre had floated an RFP in BJP leader and Union min- for 70 years, but now all assets the Congress leader said, add- sector and the elimination of 210 lakh MT warehouse for lakh crore NMP that included "robbers" of the opposition 2008 regarding the New Delhi ister said created in all these years are ing, “This is being sold to 2 to the informal sector. food storage worth Rs 29,000 unlocking value by involv- party. Railway Station and started air- the opposition party is a "non- being sold. 3 private players. When I had Listing out the assets to be crore,” he said. ing private companies across Noting that the govern- port privatisation in 2006. performing asset" that has no Lashing out the govern- cautioned the government sold by the government, Gan- The Congress leader fur- infrastructure sectors -- from ment has made it clear that it "Is this Rahul Gandhi's value. ment, he said that the National about the Covid-19 outbreak, dhi said, “The government has ther said that the Modi govern- passenger trains and railway will remain in ownership of all allegation that a government Speaking to reporters here, Monetisation Pipeline plan was everyone laughed at me. I am planned to sell 26,700 kms ment has sold 160 coal mines stations to airports, roads and the assets proposed to be mon- whose 'mukhia' was his mother Naqvi took a swipe at the Con- aimed to help ‘2-3 private play- saying is that this will have a of national highways worth worth of Rs 32,000 crore, 25 air- stadiums. As many as 25 Air- etised, Irani cited a quote to had sold rail, road and airport," gress, calling it a "depressed ers’ and also countered the BJP’s huge impact on the future of Rs 1.6 lakh crore, Rs 1.5 lakh ports worth Rs 21,000 crore, 31 ports Authority of India (AAI) take a swipe at Gandhi. Irani asked. defaulter dynasty" and a favoured allegation that there this country.” crore worth of railways assets projects and 9 ports worth Rs airports, including ones at "This man's politics begins As Congress president, his "champion of confusion and had been no development in However, Gandhi alleged which includes 400 stations, 13,000 crore and two national Chennai, Bhopal, Varanasi and with hypocrisy, is sustained mother was seen contradiction". India under the Congress. Only that the Modi government’s 150 trains, railway tracks and stadiums worth Rs 11,000 crore. Vadodara, as well as 40 railway through arrogance and ends as the political face of the gov- While the Modi gov- a few businesses will be left as privatisation plan was aimed woodsheds and 42,300 circuit On the occasion, Chidam- stations, 15 railway stadiums with contempt," she said, add- ernment headed by Manmo- ernment and the BJP are a result of it and those employ- at creating monopolies in key kms of transmission network baram said that raising funds and an unidentified number ing the Congress leader today han Singh. engaged in the "construction ment opportunities would sectors which will kill jobs. worth of Rs 40,000 crore.” cannot be the sole aim for sell- of railway colonies have been displayed all of it. With Gandhi accusing the of the country, the Congress is decline, he said. The Congress leader further “Similarly, the Centre is ing assets built over 70 years. identified for getting private His political hypocrisy was Modi government of promot- involved in the "destruction of “I want to tell the youth alleged that the government announced selling 8,000 kms All stakeholders, including investments. also on show, she alleged. ing a few select corporates the country", he alleged. 2013 RIOTS Reverse Bombay HC's skin-to- RSS-affiliate Punjab farmers call off ‘UP withdrew 77 cases Bharatiya Kisan stir as CM assures hike without giving any reason’ skin' contact verdict: AG to SC Sangh warns of NEW DELHI: Attorney Gen- the National Commission for "Suppose, tomorrow a per- agitation from in sugarcane prices NEW DELHI: The Uttar state government has informed eral K K Venugopal on Tues- Women(NCW), had on Janu- son, wearing surgical gloves, Pradesh government has with- that total of 510 cases, relating day urged the Supreme Court ary 27 stayed the high court touches the entire body of drawn 77 cases related to the to Muzaffarnagar riots of 2013 to reverse the Bombay High order which acquitted a man minor, then he would not be September 8 Muzaffarnagar riots of 2013 were registered in five districts Court verdict which held that under the Protection of Chil- punished for sexual assault as related to offences entailing of Meerut Zone against 6,869 no offence of sexual assault dren from Sexual Offences per this judgment. This is out- BALLIA (UP): RSS-affiliate punishment of life sentence accused. under the POCSO Act is said (POCSO) Act saying groping a rageous. Saying that skin-to- Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) without giving any reasons, Out of these 510 cases, in to be committed if there is no minor's breast without 'skin to skin contact is required would on Tuesday warned of a nation- the Supreme Court was told 175 cases the charge sheet was direct skin-to-skin' contact skin contact' cannot be termed mean a person, wearing gloves, wide agitation from September on Tuesday. filed, in 165 cases final reports between the accused and the as sexual assault . The verdict getting an acquittal. The High 8 if the Centre fails to act on A bench of Chief Jus- were submitted, 170 cases child victim, calling the contro- had come under attack from Court did not see the far reach- its demands on farm laws and tice N V Ramana and Jus- were expunged. Thereafter 77 versial judgement "outrageous" legal experts and child rights ing consequences", he said. MSP by the end of this month. tices DY Chandrachud and cases were withdrawn by the that would set a dangerous activists. The judgement is outra- MSP should be decided on Surya Kant is scheduled to state government under sec- precedent. Seeking to set aside the geous and would set a danger- the basis of cost, and a new law Farmers block Jalandhar-Delhi highway during their indefinite protest hear a plea filed by advocate tion 321 of CrPC. The Gov- The country's top law offi- verdict during his arguments ous precedent." should be formulated, keeping demanding higher sugarcane SAP, in Jalandhar on Monday PIC/PTI Ashwini Upadhyay seeking ernment Orders do not give cer also said that going by the before a bench of Justices U U Venugopal also referred to in mind the concerns raised by speedy disposal of cases against any reasons for withdrawal of approach of the high court, Lalit and Ajay Rastogi, Venu- the definition of sexual assault farmers, to resolve the dispute CHANDIGARH: Farmers According to an official spokes- lawmakers. the case under section 321 of anybody can get away with a gopal contended that touch- under section 7 of the POCSO arising out of the new farm seeking a hike in sugarcane person, agreeing to the demand Senior advocate Vijay Han- CrPC. It merely states that the sexual assault offence by wear- ing of the breast of a minor Act, and said this provides for laws, it said. prices called off their agita- for a hike in cane pries, the saria, who has been appointed administration after full con- ing surgical gloves. even without removing the top a jail term of three years and is "For these demands, a tion after Punjab Chief Min- CM said Punjab’s fiscal situa- amicus curiae in the matter, in sideration has taken a decision The apex court, which amounted to commission of akin to the offence of outraging nationwide symbolic dharna ister Amarinder Singh assured tion had prevented adequate his report filed through advo- to withdraw the particular case, was hearing separate appeals offence of sexual assault under the modesty of a woman under will be organised on September them of Rs 360 per quintal for increase in the state advised cate Sneha Kalita said that the Hansaria submitted. AGENCIES of the Attorney General and the Act . section 354A of the IPC. MPOST 8. The Modi government has it on Tuesday. price for the past three to four been given time till August 31 The CM announced a hike years. to act on the demands. If it does of Rs 35 per quintal in the state The CM said farmers were ‘PM, other Union Mins to visit poll-bound UP every month’ not take a positive stand on our assured price (SAP) of sug- not to blame for the problem, demands, then after the dharna arcane after a meeting with which was caused by Punjab’s SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE has been finalised yet. isation base first. Only after the BJP has also planned to scheduled to be launched on on September 8, a decision will farmer leaders here. poor finances, the spokesper- In addition to setting the groundwork is completed, the deploy one senior leader in each August 23, but it has been post- be taken on further steps," BKS Farmers had blocked a son added. NEW DELHI: Almost half poll bugle, PM and other Union party will plan the round of vis- Assembly constituency of Uttar poned now due to the demise treasurer Yugal Kishore Mishra national highway and rail According to the official, a year in advance, Bharatiya Ministers will now frequently its of central leaders. Pradesh to oversee the party's of the BJP veteran and former said here. "Farmers do not get tracks in Jalandhar, saying the CM said he was always (BJP) is set to puff visit the poll-bound state every The party is witnessing poll affairs, which include BJP chief minister , a remunerative price for their the recent hike announced with farmers and wanted to do the saffron surge with Prime month, until the model code infightings in many places, MPs, party secretaries, gen- reportedly. produce. MSP is not remuner- by the state government his best for their welfare but Minister Narendra Modi's visit of conduct comes into force, a hence, the three co-incharges eral secretaries and the Union Sources said that during the ative," he said, adding that his was inadequate as their the state’s fiscal crisis had pre- to the poll-bound state Uttar party source told the Millen- - Satya Kumar, Sanjiv Chaura- Ministers hailing from Uttar campaign, the process of final- organisation was being com- production cost had spiralled vented him from increasing Pradesh from September. nium Post. sia and Sunil Oza are organis- Pradesh. ising the booth committee and pelled to agitate because of this. considerably. SAP earlier. Sources said that PM Modi The party leadership is also ing Assembly-wise meetings The BJP top brass also panna committee- on each page "RSS does not run the Modi Their demand had also got Balancing the needs of is scheduled to inaugurate, lay conducting surveys in every to collect feedback and check believe that micro-level booth of the voter list will be com- government, otherwise our the backing of state Congress farmers with those of the the foundation stones of several Assembly constituencies and the preparation at the grass- management is one of the main pleted, for which the work is organisation would not have chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, who cooperative and private developmental projects and will collecting feedback. Taking a roots. Experts feel that these reasons for BJP’s electoral suc- already in progress. to resort to agitation. No gov- demanded better prices for sugar mill owners was tough, also address the karyakartas of lesson from the West Bengal meetings would be crucial cess. The party president JP The Assembly election in ernment has been serious on Punjab farmers. given the prevailing fis- the local party unit. However, poll verdict, the saffron party is in deciding tickets for the Nadda will also launch 'Booth Uttar Pradesh is scheduled for issues that are in farmers' inter- The farmers’ stir had cal situation, said the Chief no official date and programme aiming to strengthen the organ- existing MLAs. Vijay Abhiyan'. Earlier it was early next year. est," the BKS leader said. MPOST entered fifth day on Tuesday. Minister. AGENCIES HATE SPEECH CASE 1,500 farm union representatives from across Nation Briefs UP Police India to come together at nat’l convention TN CM ANNOUNCES `39 CRORE gives clean MEMORIAL FOR KARUNANIDHI chit to AAP MP CHENNAI: A Rs 39-crore memorial for late DMK ‘We want to include everybody, and representatives of farmer president and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi will be constructed at the Marina on Kamarajar Salai MUZAFFARNAGAR: The Uttar Pradesh Police has given organisations from east, west, south & north... everybody will be here’ here in recognition of his efforts to create a “modern a clean chit to AAP MP San- Tamil Nadu,” chief minister M K Stalin announced on jay Singh and two other party OUR CORRESPONDENT day and two on Friday -- that On August 26, the farmers’ Tuesday. The “Kalaignar Memorial” on the famous workers in a hate speech case ‘Unlike our other events, the national will attempt to address the chal- protest against the three con- beach, where he has been laid to rest after his de- registered here last year, offi- NEW DELHI: Over 1,500 convention is not going to be a mass lenges faced by industrial work- tentious laws will complete nine mise on August 7, 2018, will come up on 2.21 acres cials said on Tuesday. representatives of farm unions gathering or a rally. Instead, 1,500 ers, agriculture labour, rural months since they first arrived of land, Stalin informed the state Assembly. Karunani- In its final report filed in the from across the country will poor and tribal people. at the Delhi borders. dhi is fondly addressed as Kalaignar. Leaders cutting court of Chief Judicial Magis- come together to discuss future representatives of farmer unions from Sessions revolving around The farmers have been trate Manoj Kumar, the Crime strategies for the ongoing farm- women, students, youth and demanding the repeal of the across party lines, including main opposition party Branch said no evidence was ers’ protest during the national across the country will come together for other sections of working peo- laws which they are afraid will and DMK’s rival, AIADMK, welcomed the government’s found against Sanjay Singh convention on August 26 and two days at the Singhu border to discuss ple will also be part of the con- do away with the MSP system, announcement. Recalling the contributions of the late and Aam Aadmi Party work- 27, farmer leaders said. strategies to sharpen and intensify our vention, the statement said. leaving them at the mercy of big DMK stalwart in various spheres such as social wel- ers Samerjit Singh and Brij The convention at the Sin- Delegates representative corporations. fare, transport , literature, education, urbanisation and Kumaru, they said. ghu border is being held to protests’ of organisations that work for Over 10 rounds of talks with infrastructure development, Stalin hailed his father as Sanjay Singh was booked mark the completion of nine the welfare of these sections the government that has been under sections of the Indian months of farmers’ agitation the country, so that everybody of an all India movement against will also be participating in the projecting the laws as major the “sculptor of a modern Tamil Nadu.” Penal Code and the IT Act on against the three contentious could be part of the decision- the three black laws and legal convention. One of the major agricultural reforms have failed August 13 last year for alleg- farm laws. “Unlike our other making on how the protest was guarantee of MSP of all crops”. topics that will be up for dis- to break the deadlock between LIGHTNING KILLS THREE WOMEN edly making remarks against a events, the national conven- to be taken forward. “The convention shall discuss cussion will be the farmers’ the two parties. SAHIBGANJ: Three women working in a paddy community and claiming that tion is not going to be a mass “We have been protesting a resolution on all issues of the upcoming ‘mahapanchayat’ in While the Singhu border field in Jharkhand’s Sahibganj district were killed on the Uttar Pradesh government gathering or a rally. Instead, for nine months. It is not a short farmers movement --repeal of Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, will be the central point of the Tuesday when lightning struck them, an official said. was favouring a certain class 1,500 representatives of farmer span of time. We want to include all three pro-corporate farm Kohar said. national convention, gatherings Four women working in the field near Sakhi Garden of society. Multiple cases were unions from across the country everybody, and representatives laws, legal guarantee for MSP “Our next strategy is the will be organised in different under Rajmahal block were hit by lightning and were registered against the Rajya will come together for two days of farmer organisations from of all crops, repeal of Electric- Muzaffarnagar ‘mahapanchayat’ parts of the country parallelly. Sabha MP, who is also the at the Singhu border to discuss east, west, south and north... ity Bill, 2021, no prosecution of on September 5 which will also In Chandigarh, farmer leader brought to hospital for treatment by the villagers, AAP's Uttar Pradesh incharge, strategies to sharpen and inten- everybody will be here,” Kohar farmers under the ‘Commission be discussed at the convention. Paramjit Singh said about 2,000- where the doctors declared three women dead. Con- in connection with his remarks. our protests,” farmer leader added. of AQ Management in NCR and Preparations for the ‘maha- 2,5000 people are expected to firming the incident, Sub-Divisional Officer, Rajmahal, The court will hear the Abhimanyu Kohar told. According to a statement Adjoining Areas Bill 2021’,” the panchayat’ are in full swing. I come together to discuss the Roshan Sah said that the injured woman has been complainant's reply on the final He added that the conven- by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, statement said. know that at least 5,000 vehicles “issues that have been impact- referred to Sahibganj Hospital for better treatment. report on September 16, the tion was aimed at bringing the convention will be aimed at The two-day event will see will be travelling to Muzaffar- ing farmers as well as the com- officials said. MPOST together farmers from across “intensification and expansion five sessions -- three on Thurs- nagar,” he said. m o n m a n”. mp millenniumpost 6 Nation WEDNESDAY, 25 AUGUST, 2021 | NEW DELHI ‘HAVE TO FOLLOW HIERARCHY OF LAW’ ‘Unconstitutional decision on Top court asks AFT to decide 370, 35A created deep uncertainty’ OUR CORRESPONDENT

SRINAGAR: The People’s Alli- ance for Gupkar Declaration pleas of Navy officers on PC (PAGD) on Tuesday said deep uncertainty and a “big” politi- cal void exist in Jammu and OUR CORRESPONDENT October 31. pensionary benefits. cle 142 to grant such benefits Kashmir following abroga- The bench said, You all can The top court said that its to women Navy officers in its tion of its special status and it NEW DELHI: The Supreme always come to the Supreme verdicts in Army and Navy verdict. being made a Union Territory Court on Tuesday asked prin- Court, if you are not satisfied matters related to permanent He said that now the in 2019. cipal bench of Armed Force with the redressal of grievance commission were appeals from Navy is saying that the order The alliance, comprising six Tribunal here to adjudicate by the AFT. We cannot enter- the high court and they were for grant of pension was mainstream political parties of the pleas of Navy officers, tain individual cases under not petitions filed under Arti- only for women officers and Jammu and Kashmir, seeks res- who have challenged rejec- Article 32 of the Constitution, cle 32. not men, who were from the toration of the special status of tion of their claim for Per- especially when the Supreme Senior advocate CU Singh, same cadre. the erstwhile state. PAGD Spokesman M Y Tarigami with National Conference President manent Commission (PC) Court has laid the principle of appearing for three officers, On March 17, the top In a meeting held at PAGD Farooq Abdullah (R), PDP President Mehbooba Mufti (L) addressing a and grant of pensionary ben- law. We as a national institu- Supreme Court said that they have been dis- court had said that there chairman and National Confer- press conference after a meeting, in Srinagar on Tuesday PIC/PTI efits saying we as a national tion have to follow the hierar- criminated against after the top can't be "101 excuses" to ence president Farooq Abdul- institution have to follow hier- chy of law . findings and follow the disci- court's verdict and these offi- deny women in the military lah’s residence at Gupkar here, two Union Territories Jammu “All political prisoners must archy of law . The top court said it agrees pline of law, the bench said. cers, who are meritorious, were equal rights and cleared the the alliance’s constituents and Kashmir and Ladakh - has be released immediately. Indis- The top court said that the with the submissions of senior It directed that applications not considered for grant of per- decks for granting permanent adopted a resolution, which created a big political void and criminate use of draconian laws principle of law which has been counsels for the Navy officers related to permanent commis- manent commission. commission to women officers among other issues, high- deep uncertainty in the erst- must be put to an end,” the alli- laid by it for grant of perma- that these are weighty issues sion already filed in various He said that these offi- in the Navy and asked the Cen- lighted that “nothing substan- while state,” the resolution said. ance, which also has the Meh- nent commission to women but the question is whether the branches of AFT should be cers are left high and dry as tre to work out the modalities tial” has emerged after Prime “It is most unfortunate that booba Mufti-led PDP as its officers in Army and Navy, will Supreme Court opens its door consolidated and transferred they were not even allowed in three months. Minister Narendra Modi’s the judicial challenges against member, said in the resolution. equally apply to the male offi- for entertaining these individ- to the principal bench of AFT to join the civilian admin- In a landmark verdict for meeting with leaders from this abrogation as a violation The other members are cers as well and there will be no ual cases under Article 32. in Delhi here. istration on the ground that gender equality, the top court Jammu and Kashmir in New of the Constitution continue CPI, CPI (M), Awami National discrimination. We will continue your In a batch of petitions, the petition is pending before had held that a level playing Delhi two months back. to remain pending before the Conference and People’s Move- A bench of Justices DY interim protection granted which were taken up for hear- the top court. field ensures that women have “Unconstitutional decisions Supreme Court even after two ment. The resolution claimed Chandrachud and M R Shah, by earlier orders and request ing on Tuesday, the bench Similarly, senior advocate the opportunity to overcome of August 5, 2019, taken in the years,” it said. that “nothing substantial” has while hearing a batch of plea, the AFT to decide these appli- noted that 18 Navy officers Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for "histories of discrimination", Parliament to nullify Articles Members of the PAGD at emerged after Prime Minister said that the Armed Force Tri- cations expeditiously. The have challenged the rejection some officers said that there as it cited the achievements of 370 and 35A of the Constitu- the meeting said the statehood Narendra Modi’s ‘Dilli ki Doori bunal (AFT) will adjudicate all Supreme Court should con- of their claim for permanent was discrimination in grant women Navy officers, includ- tion of India and the damaging of Jammu and Kashmir as it and Dil ki Doori’ slogan during the applications made by both sider the fall out of its decisions. commission and in the alter- of pensionary benefits as the ing those serving on-board the legislation which dismembered existed prior to August 5, 2019, his meeting with J-K leaders in male and women officers by We should be consistent in our nate they have sought grant of top court had invoked Arti- INS Jyoti warship. the historic state and created must be restored. New Delhi two months back. Local BJP FESTIVE TIME J&K: 3 LeT militants killed in encounter leader ends life OUR CORRESPONDENT in Assam due The self-styled chief SRINAGAR: Three Lashkar- of TRF, Abbas Sheikh, to financial e-Taiba militants were killed in an encounter with secu- and his deputy Saqib rity forces in Baramulla dis- Manzoor were killed stress trict of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, taking the num- in a brief shootout in LAKHIMPUR (ASSAM): A ber of ultras killed in the val- Aoochi Bagh area of local BJP leader allegedly com- ley in the past 24 hours to five, mitted suicide at his home in police said. the city on Monday. Lakhimpur district of Assam Security forces launched a This takes the number owing to a financial crisis, cordon and search operation police said on Tuesday. at Pethseer in Sopore area late of TRF ultras killed by The person has been iden- on Monday night, following security forces in the tified as Mithuranjan Das, information about the presence past 24 hours to five Laluk Police Station Officer In- of militants there, a police offi- Security personnel during an encounter with militants at Sopore area Charge (OC) SurajDoley said. cial said. of Baramulla district on Tuesday PIC/PTI "After we got a call, our He said the search opera- Meanwhile, Inspec- team reached the place and tion turned into an encounter The official said the trio the killed terrorists were tor General of Police Kash- found the body hanging in a Artists perform ‘Pulikali’ during the end of ‘Onam’ festival, in Thrissur on Tuesday PIC/PTI early on Tuesday as the mili- was affiliated with The Resis- part of groups involved mir zone Vijay Kumar said room of his house on Monday tants opened fire at the security tance Force (TRF), a shadow in several terror crime the total number of ultras morning. We have sent it for forces positions. Three ultras outfit of LeT. The self-styled cases, including attacks on killed this year has crossed post mortem and other neces- were killed in the exchange of chief of TRF, Abbas Sheikh, security establishments and 100. “Today, by the collective sary formalities," he said. ‘Attack on Indore bangle seller prelude firing with security forces, the and his deputy Saqib Manzoor civilian atrocities,” a police efforts of @JmuKmrPolice, Das left a three-page, hand- official said. “The slain terror- were killed in a brief shoot- spokesperson said @ChinarcorpsIA, @crpfin- written suicide note, which has ists were identified as Faisal out in Aoochi Bagh area of the He said incriminating dia and people of #Kashmir details of his financial condi- to polarisation ahead of Assembly polls’ Fayaz, Rameez Ahmad Ganaie city on Monday. This takes the material, arms and ammu- have led to #neutralisation tion along with names of vari- (both residents of Shopian) and number of TRF ultras killed by nition, including one AK-47 of more than 100 #terror- ous people from whom large OUR CORRESPONDENT ter will justify mob violence Ghulam Mustafa Sheikh, a resi- security forces in the past 24 rifle and two pistols, were ists in the year of 2021 so far monetary sums were due, and vigilante justice, why is dent of Tekipura in Kupwara hours to five. recovered from the site of in Kashmir division,” Kumar Doley said. NEW DELHI: The Congress he remaining in the chair of district,” he said. “As per police records, the encounter. said in a tweet. The note in Bengali, a copy on Tuesday said the Indore Home Minister," the former of which is available with the incident involving the beating union minister said. news agency, is addressed to up of a bangle seller is a prelude Congress chief spokesper- 4 die after consuming suspected spurious liquor his wife Tanu. It said of to "inciting communal conflict son RandeepSurjewala said, rupees were receivable from and polarisation" ahead of next the poor bangle seller will be OUR CORRESPONDENT occurred due to the consump- other people of his village died as a labourer and had taken to government agencies and year's assembly elections. beaten up and sent to jail too. tion of spurious liquor. of consuming spurious liquor drinking liquor after abandon- individuals. The opposition party also "These goons are insult- (UP): Four people have “The actual cause of the only that they had bought from ing his wife and four children. "In total, almost Rs 50 lakh asked whether there was any Congress leader P. Chidambaram ing the great Hindu culture by died in two villages of Uttar death is not known yet and that the village shop. Kaulara Kalan resident was due, including Rs 17 lakh rule of law in force, and said the during a press conference in New spreading violence. Shame on Pradesh’s Agra district allegedly will be known only after post- My son was a habitual Sudip too confirmed that Anil from the government for sup- goons are insulting the great Delhi on Tuesday PIC/PTI you, is this the rule of law," he after consuming suspected spu- mortem,” Agra Superintendent drinker and he sat to drink along with Radhe and Ramveer plying food to a Covid Care Hindu culture. asked in a tweet in Hindi. rious liquor, claimed a village of Police (Rural East) Ashok along with Radhe and Ram- had consumed spurious liquor Centre at Laluk College," she A 25-year-old man sell- next round of state elections," Three persons have been head and family members of Venkat told PTI. veer on Sunday night despite on Sunday and they were taken told. ing bangles on the streets was said senior Congress leader P arrested on charges of assault- the victims on Tuesday. The SP identified the sus- my repeated pleas to them not ill on Monday. Ramveer had Several large contracts, beaten up by a mob in Mad- Chidambaram. ing the bangle seller, but the Police said the incident pected hooch tragedy victims to drink it, he said. also complained of losing his which were carried out by hya Pradesh's Indore city on "Ghaziabad, Kanpur and episode took a new turn when took place on Monday night in as Radhe (42), Anil (34) and Anil was taken ill on Mon- eyesight, he said. Das, offered by different gov- Sunday. now Indore. Who are these he himself was later booked Kaulara Kalan and Barkula vil- Ramveer (40) of Kaulara Kala day and I took him to a local Anil’s father Shri Niwas ernment departments like "These incidents are a pre- persons who are emboldened under the POCSO Act for lages in Agra where they have village and Gaya Prasad (50) doctor and then to a hospital further alleged that his vil- the Water Resources and the lude to inciting communal to decide what is right and what allegedly touching a 13-year- sealed four liquor shops. of Barkula village. in Agra where he died, said Shri lage and its surrounding areas PWD, remained unpaid, his conflict, violence and polar- is wrong," he asked. old girl inappropriately and was The police, however, have Anil’s father Shri Niwas (65) Niwas. have become a hub of the illicit wife alleged. AGENCIES isation in the run up to the "If the State Home Minis- detained, officials said. not yet confirmed that deaths alleged that his son and two He added that Anil worked liquor trade. MP: FIR against poet NSG commandos undertake mock Nation Briefs Rana for comparing counter-terrorist drills across country 2 NAXALS HELD IN CHH’GARH WITH IEDS DANTEWADA: Two Naxals, each carrying a re- Valmiki to Taliban The third edition of the week-long annual exercise called 'Gandiv' has ward of Rs 2 lakh on his head, were arrested when they were allegedly planning to plant improvised OUR CORRESPONDENT already been launched at these locations by the National Security Guard explosive devices (IEDs) to target security forces in Malviya alleged Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, police said on GUNA: Madhya Pradesh that Rana OUR CORRESPONDENT the counter-terror skills of the Tuesday. Two tiffin bombs were recovered from the police have registered an FIR disrespected state administration, police, possession of the arrested ultras. A patrolling team against Urdu poet Munawwar NEW DELHI: Multiple cit- anti-terrorist squads and also of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local police Rana for allegedly hurting reli- Maharshi Valmiki ies in Uttar Pradesh, Mad- create awareness among the gious sentiments by comparing hya Pradesh, and the public. nabbed Pandu alias Mangu Madvi (23) and Hurra Maharshi Valmiki, who wrote with his comments national capital region are host- These exercises will be wit- alias Korma Sodi (22) on Monday near Hiroli village the Ramayana, with the Tali- and hurt the feelings ing synchronised commando nessed by officials from the under Kirandul police station area, Dantewada Su- ban, an official said. drills as part of a national mock ministries of external affairs, perintendent of Police Abhishek Pallava said. The case was registered of the Valmiki exercise being carried out by home, central armed police against Rana in Guna on Mon- community and the counter-terrorist force NSG forces (CAPFs), state agencies SUSPECTED ARMS DEALER KILLED day following a complaint filed to check its response time and and foreign delegates, the state- by Sunil Malviya, state secre- Hindus reaction to hostage and hijack- ment added. IN ASSAM POLICE ENCOUNTER tary of the BJP's Scheduled like situations. The NSG was raised as a KARIMGANJ (ASSAM): A suspected arms dealer, Caste cell, and other members Hindus. So, we have filed a The third edition of the federal counter-terrorist force who was arrested along with an accomplice, died in of the Valmiki community. complaint against him, he told week-long annual exercise The drills are aimed to "vali- assessment and recommenda- in 1984 to undertake surgi- a police encounter in Assam’s Karimganj district when Talking to a channel, Rana reporters. called 'Gandiv' has already date the planning parameters" tions of the state government." cal commando operations in he allegedly tried to flee custody, an officer said on had said, Valmiki became a Guna Superintendent of been launched at these loca- of the commando force in "A total of 26 important order to neutralise terrorist and Tuesday. With this incident, the toll due to purported God after he wrote the Rama- Police Rajiv Mishra on Mon- tions by the National Security the event of a terrorist attack, buildings which include edu- hijack threats. police encounters in the state rose to 21 since the new yana, before that he was a day said, "A case was registered Guard (NSG) from August 22 hijack of an aircraft or hostage cational institutions, hotels, It also has a special squad dacoit. A person's character against Rana at the Kotwali and it will continue till August situation. government offices and com- that provides armed security BJP-led government under Chief Minister Himant- can change. Similarly, the Tali- police station. The case will 28, an official statement issued In Gujarat, the mock mercial areas were recced cover to at least 13 high-risk aBiswaSarma assumed charge in May, while at least ban, for now, are terrorists, but be forwarded to the district on Monday said. drills of armed comman- (reconnaissance) in detail by VVIPs at present. 31 people were injured as they allegedly attempted people and characters change. concerned (Lucknow in Uttar Gandiv was the name of dos slithering down from NSG officials and eight loca- The NSG has five hubs in to escape from police custody. According to the police Malviya alleged that Rana Pradesh)." Arjuna's bow in Mahabharata. helicopters or undertaking tions have been selected for the country, apart from its officer, the suspect, Nurul Islam, was being taken to disrespected Maharshi Valmiki The case was registered "The exercise will be cov- stealth house intervention conducting the exercise," it main garrison in Manesar Niralagaon in Badarpur on Monday night in search of with his comments and hurt against Rana under IPC Sec- ering potential targets in the drills will be conducted in said. near here, and in each of them one more of his accomplices when he allegedly tried the feelings of the Valmiki tion 505 (2) (statements con- NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Ahmedabad and state capital The NSG said these exer- a team of commandos is sta- community and Hindus. ducing to public mischief) and Pradesh and Gujarat depicting . cises, apart from "validating" tioned in readiness 24x7 to to escape. Police had to open fire on Islam, who died "He compared Maharshi was being forwarded to Hazrat- multiple cities, multiple targets The NSG said these cities in its own drills, procedures and respond to any threat situation after sustaining bullet injuries, the officer added. Valmiki with the Taliban and ganj police station at Lucknow scenario cumulatively cover- the western Indian state have standard operating procedures within a 30 minute mobilisa- hurt the religious feelings of in UP, police said. ing about 30-35 targets," it said. been selected based on "threat (SOPs) will also "assist to hone" tion time-frame. millenniumpost mp NEW DELHI | WEDNESDAY, 25 AUGUST, 2021 Editorial 7 EDITORIAL Much-needed succour Continuing struggle Though the amended DICGC Act extends deposit insurance cover and mandates time- n Monday, the Indian Ministry of Defence stated in a release that the Indian Army had bound facilitation, linking risk rating of banks to insurance premium remains due approved the promotion of five women offi- cers to the rank of colonel. The ministry noted Othat this was the first time women officers serving with he Deposit Insurance very few claims. Most of such the Corps of Signals, Corps of Electronic and Mechani- and Credit Guaran- claims are from cooperative cal Engineers and the Corps of Engineers have been pro- tee Corporation banks, which is because coop- moted to the rank of colonel. Earlier, this rank was only SATISH SINGH (DICGC) Amend- erative banks in India largely applicable for female officers serving in the Army Medi- Tment Bill was passed in the fund themselves through retail cal Corps, Judge Advocate General and Army Education Lok Sabha on August 9, 2021. and bulk deposits, which are Corps. The ministry stated- “Combined with the deci- The Bill, which was already identified as a source of risk in sion to grant permanent commission to women officers passed in the , has other countries. from a majority of branches of the Indian Army, this step now become an Act. DICGC, Banks in India have been defines the Indian Army’s approach towards a gender-neu- a wholly-owned subsidiary of providing insurance cover at tral Army.” Though the defence establishment has hailed the Reserve Bank of India, pro- a fixed instalment rate of Rs this step towards ‘gender-neutrality’, not everyone seems vides insurance cover on bank one lakh per depositor since to be convinced. Reports have emerged this week of a deposits. According to the pro- May 1993, but there has been number of women officers who are now in the process of visions of the amended Bill, a long delay in linking the risk approaching the Armed Forces Tribunal against the release people will be given an insur- rating of the bank to the insur- orders issued to them. After being compelled to consider a ance guarantee on deposits up ance premium as per interna- permanent commission for women officers in the military, to Rs five lakh in case of bank tional practices. To rationalize the Indian Army kickstarted the process of increasing the sinking. The depositors will the rate of insurance premium, gender inclusivity of the armed forces. This resulted in 147 be allowed to withdraw their what is needed today is that more women being granted permanent commission this deposits up to the said limit banks should be classified year, in addition to another 277 that had been selected ear- To rationalize from the bank within 90 days. DICGC Act aims to ensure the protection of interests of banks and their investors in case of bank failures into risk categories based on lier. However, 28 women officers were rejected permanent The amendment to the adequate availability of capi- commission of which seven have decided to approach the the rate of Deposit Insurance and and Maharashtra Cooperative said that the sole purpose of 15 lakhs is just 1.3 per cent, tal, quality of credit and non- Armed Forces Tribunal against the release order. Addi- insurance Credit Guarantee Corpora- Bank (PMC), were in trouble amending the deposit insur- which is 55 per cent of the fixed performing assets (NPA) and tionally, it has been reported that though the release orders tion (DICGC) Act, 1961 aims during 2019, due to which ance guarantee is to provide deposits available in the bank- then, on the basis of these, the of the aforementioned 28 women officers were issued on premium, banks to instil confidence among depositors had to face many relief to bank customers. As ing system. In this way, small insurance premium should be July 15, the results for another 77 female officers have should be depositors regarding the safety problems. Now the immediate per the amendment made in depositors cannot be affected fixed. By doing this, the bank been withheld. Speaking anonymously with the Indian classified into of their money. It aims at facili- benefit of this amendment will the Act, after 45 days from the in any way in the event of with the high-risk category Express, one of the officers mentioned above stated that tating the depositors to access be given to the customers of date of ban or suspension on a bank going bankrupt, as will have to pay more insur- the Army has “yet again misinterpreted the judgment to risk categories their savings through deposit these cooperative banks. transaction of any bank by they are covered almost 100 ance premiums. Obviously, suit its inferior motives and denied PC to 28 women offi- based on insurance in a time-bound Significantly, after the sink- the Reserve Bank of India, the per cent in revised insurance banks offering higher insur- cers and shown them the doors unceremoniously citing manner in the event of sus- ing of PMC Bank, thousands claims of all the depositors will cover. ance premiums would like to that they have not scored the required grade of 60 per adequate pension of the banking busi- of customers of this bank had be collected and submitted to A special platform has reduce the rate of insurance cent”. Besides asserting that the rejected officers have “an availability of ness of the insured bank under to face financial pressure. Still, the DICGC. DICGC will settle been developed to solve the premiums to cut down on their impeccable and clean record”, the anonymous officer also various provisions of the Bank- the Reserve Bank of India has all claims within 90 days. problems of investors when expenses and for this, they will claimed that though officers are given 60 days to contest a capital, quality ing Regulation Act, 1949. It is not removed all the restrictions As per data of scheduled banks go bankrupt in differ- continue to try to either reduce presumed wrong assessment, these women officers were of credit noteworthy that Finance Min- imposed on this bank. After commercial banks as of June ent countries of the world like or eliminate their risk factors not given any such opportunity for redressal. This is but ister had the PMC crisis, there was a 30, 2021, the average amount the US and Europe. Till the lat- in a planned manner. the latest development in the long and protracted effort to and NPAs announced about amendments constant demand to increase per account as the fixed deposit est amendment in the Deposit It can be said that “the pur- increase the representation of women in the armed forces to the Deposit Insurance and the insurance cover of Rs one is Rs 2.54 lakh, while the over- Insurance and Credit Guaran- pose of the Deposit Insurance of India. Though official efforts to fight for the equal rights Credit Guarantee Corporation lakh given by the DICGC to all average amount, which tee Corporation Bill, there was and Credit Guarantee Cor- of women short service commissioned officers have been Act, 1961 in the General Bud- the depositors of banks, due includes savings accounts, no concrete provision avail- poration (Amendment) Bill ongoing for decades, the state of progress in this regard is get on February 1, 2021. to which, finally the govern- current accounts, and fixed able to solve the problems of 2021 is to ensure the protec- less than ideal. In a nation where the armed forces number Finance Minister Sithara- ment had to amend the exist- deposit accounts, is only Rs investors in case of bankrupt- tion of the interests of banks around 1.3 million active troops and another 960,000 or man said that at present it takes ing Act to increase the amount 58,316. 67 per cent of fixed cies of banks in India. From and their investors in the event so reserve troops, a 2021 RTI filed by India today revealed eight to 10 years for the deposi- of insurance cover from Rs one deposit accounts have depos- this point of view, this amend- of failure of banks. The failure that there were only 1,672 women officers. Quite notably, tors of stressed banks to get lakh to Rs five lakh. its below Rs one lakh, while ment is a welcome move of the of banks can affect the finan- none of these women officers were given commissions in their assured money and other According to Nirmala only 8.6 per cent of those above government. cial stability of the country, as any combat corps, a situation that is reflective of the larger claims, but after the implemen- Sitharaman, after this amend- Rs one lakh. Similarly, the aver- Though the Deposit Insur- they hold deposits of people, problem of women not being allowed any combat roles tation of this law, the deposi- ment, 98.3 per cent of the total age deposit amount in the cur- ance and Credit Guarantee provide loans to the public and in the Indian Army. Though India did open up the role of tors of distressed banks will get deposit accounts and 50.9 per rent account is Rs 1.51 lakh Corporation Bill 2021 has been businessmen as per the need, combat airforce pilots to women in 2015, there has been their deposits back in 90 days. cent of the total deposit value and the savings account is Rs passed, the bank failure cases and invest in big projects to very little movement to increase the inclusion of women in She also said that 23 coopera- will come under the revised 0.19 lakh, whereas in our coun- in India are still non-existent. strengthen the economy. combat roles in India since. The overall argument used by tive banks, including Punjab insurance cover. Sitharaman try the deposit amount above So far DICGC has had to settle Views expressed are personal the government and the defence establishment in denying women combat roles and command positions seems to be that women and society are not ready for such a develop- ment. There have been arguments that India is not ready to accept “body bags” of women or that male soldiers are not mentally prepared to accept women officers in com- mand positions or even the classic reference to the chal- Ending the loop lenges of ‘motherhood and childcare’. Sadly, even with ample evidence to the contrary regarding the performance of women in commanding and combat roles in militar- ies elsewhere, the situation in India seems slow to change Until a variant-proof vaccine is rolled out, high-degree caution is needed to with perceptions holding up progress. But it is important to emphasise that this is not just a problem of a few coun- tries. For instance, while has often been shown as break the disease cycle; write Ankur Mutreja & Vignesh Shetty a model of equality for women in the armed forces, the country has its own set of problems in including women he first wave of the it’s therefore unlikely that vac- in its armed forces. The inclusion of women in combat novel coronavirus cination played a major role in roles still remains a difficult challenge in the country with disease (COVID- bringing India’s second wave stern religious opposition from Rabbis. Women are given 19) in India — in to an end. shorter terms of service as compared to male soldiers and Tthe summer of 2020 — was Natural immunity gen- are given exemptions for ‘traditional’ roles of marriage and efficiently flattened by a rapid erated following infection is childbirth. At the same time, Israel also has a troubling country-wide lockdown. A likely to have played a bigger history of aggressively sexualising its female soldiers as a consistent drop in case num- role — but even though two- way of improving the moral standards of their military. bers from September 2020 to thirds of the population have Pictures of scantily clad female soldiers holding rifles and February 2021 allowed a cau- some COVID-19 antibodies, wearing high heels are frequently used as recruitment bait tious but smooth return to this isn’t enough to contain the by the military that seeks to use female soldiers to give a what was an almost normal virus. In many Indian states, ‘soft’ and ‘feminine’ face to the military. At the same time, life. cases are rising again. the atmosphere of the armed forces is not quite as inclu- But the ensuing second Things will probably get sive as PR efforts would claim. A 2016 survey by Haaretz wave — starting in March 2021 worse the quickest in areas revealed that 60 per cent of female soldiers and officers in — proved catastrophic, with where vaccine- or naturally the Israeli military felt that their units were overrun with over 4,00,000 cases reported acquired-immunity is the sexual tension that was imposed on them by their male each day during its peak. The lowest. Kerala, for example, counterparts. This demonstrates, in essence, that while virus spiralled out of control, accounts for over half of the inclusivity goals may be met in practical terms in any mili- mainly because of behavioural daily reported national cases, tary, true gender inclusivity remains a distant prospect for Incentives to get and political complacency. and is the state with the low- armed forces across the world. people to take a Large religious gatherings, est proportion of people test- election rallies and recre- ing positive for COVID-19 vaccine — such ational socialising allowed the antibodies. as subsidising virus to take hold in a huge India continues to report property population pool. the highest number of COVID- DearEditor This helped give rise to 19 cases in Asia. There remain taxes, offering the now dominant and highly 400 million people with zero transmissible delta variant, immunity to COVID-19. FOR GREATER GOOD cheaper air with huge consequences for dedicated COVID-19 hospital being imported, the country tically produced doses were Localised smaller waves fares, discounted the world. Delta is more capa- beds in New Delhi, only two has invested in promoting halted in the spring to bolster could be therefore anticipated The Northeast is tired of asking for a separate time zone. ble of causing illness in peo- per cent are currently occu- COVID-appropriate behav- India’s own vaccine supply, in those Indian states such as Many politicians from the northeast over the years have restaurant ple who have been vaccinated pied. Business activity has iour among the public, has and the procurement of vac- Assam, , Maharash- tabled the request for a separate time zone but to no meals, cheaper or previously infected, than returned to pre-pandemic lev- hired more health workers, cines has been handed over tra and Kerala, where immu- avail. The Centre is of the opinion that giving a separate groceries and most other forms of the virus. els, even though the numbers and has set up medical oxy- from state governments to the nity levels are relatively low. time zone to the northeast would brew separatist Emerging evidence (some still of cases and deaths are still gen plants to improve supply Union government. In states with higher levels of tendencies in the people. Russia has nine time zones, better bank awaiting review) also suggest much higher than they were during future outbreaks. Medi- Vaccine coverage is still a immunity across the popula- the US has six, but we don’t see any such tendencies interest rates — that the variant increases the after the first wave. cal oxygen had run out during problem tion, cases are likely to remain brewing in the minds of Russians or Americans. On the risk of hospitalisation across Following the second wave, the second wave. India is the world’s leading low, unless a new variant arises other hand, China sticking to one time zone to enhance have proven all age groups. a very high number of Indian On top of this, additional vaccine producer, and most that can bypass the natural national unity has backfired many times. In the winters, a hit The Indian healthcare sys- people had COVID-19 anti- critical care infrastructure has low- and middle-income immunity developed through when the sun sets by 4 pm in the northeast, offices and tem’s capacity to respond to the bodies. In recent surveys con- been reserved for children, as countries rely on it for supplies. being exposed to delta. industries have to remain till 6 pm which means extra second wave was insufficient, ducted by health authorities, dedicated facilities for them Bringing in export controls has Until a largely variant- consumption of electricity. In the summers when the sun as its preparedness — fearfully two-thirds of India’s popula- were shifted to adult COVID- diminished supplies elsewhere, proof vaccine is rolled out rises by 4:30 am almost 5 hours of daylight are lost by the arranged during the first wave tion have been found to have 19 patient care in the last two but has allowed India to speed across India, the cyclical time people go to their work. The tea gardens in Assam – had been rolled back. Levels those. Considering less than surges. Medicines have been up its own vaccine adminis- behaviour we’ve already wit- follow a time which is one hour ahead of the IST to put of beds in intensive care and 30 per cent of Indians had stockpiled for opportunistic tration to more than five mil- nessed can be expected to con- equipped with oxygen sup- received at least one vaccine infections that can accompany lion doses a day. Despite this, tinue. More disease will lead to the daylight hours to better use. I urge the government plies were reduced after the dose when the surveys were COVID-19, such as mucormy- a shortage of doses continues more demand for self-protec- to please try to understand that giving a separate time first wave was suppressed. As conducted, this clearly high- cosis. India is also strengthen- to be an impediment, as does tion, in turn leading to less dis- zone to the northeast is not going to brew any separatist a result, the country’s health lights how widely the virus ing its network for tracking vaccine hesitancy. ease. This reduction in disease tendencies in us. It is for the greater good of the region. system became overwhelmed. spread during the second potentially dangerous new Incentives to get people to will result in less self-protec- — NOOPUR BARUAH, TEZPUR With the worst of India’s wave. variants of the virus, with take a vaccine — such as subsi- tion, in turn leading to more via email second wave behind it, work With the virus having over- experts noting that this needs dising property taxes, offering disease. is now underway to try and whelmed the country’s already to be improved. cheaper air fares, discounted In a country of the size of millenniumpost.in avoid the same things happen- struggling healthcare system, With low vaccine cover- restaurant meals, cheaper gro- India, only if the seriousness ing again in the future. India is now trying to identify age having allowed the virus ceries and better bank inter- of high disease time is con- Log on to write letters to the editor or send them to Assessing the aftermath and fill the gaps that became to spread, there have also been est rates — have proven a hit. tinually exercised during low [email protected]. You can also send your comments to The Editor, India is currently report- visible during the second wave. efforts to strengthen India’s Nevertheless, so far, less than disease time will we be able to Millennium Post, Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 ing around 40,000 cases and Alongside tighter bor- COVID-19 vaccination pro- 10 per cent of the population is truly squash COVID-19. DTE 500 deaths a day. Of the total der controls to prevent cases gramme. Exports of domes- fully vaccinated. Looking back, Views expressed are personal mp millenniumpost 8 World WEDNESDAY, 25 AUGUST, 2021 | NEW DELHI Safe passage out of Afghanistan Biden decides to stick with Aug 31 final pullout from Kabul is priority, say G7 leaders Afghan airlift records best day yet: 20,000-plus flown out WASHINGTON DC: Presi- dent Joe Biden has decided to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told reporters after talks that the stick with his August 31 dead- line for completing the US-led leaders had agreed on a ‘roadmap’ for future engagement with Taliban evacuation from Afghanistan, an administration official said LONDON: The safe evacua- medical personnel, and other Tuesday. The decision reflects tion of foreigners and Afghan international service providers. in part the U.S. military’s con- partners by ensuring a continu- We will cooperate together, and cern about heightened security ing safe passage out of Afghan- with neighbouring and other threats to the massive airlift that istan remains the immediate countries in the region host- began ten days ago. priority, the leaders of the G7 ing refugees, on a coordinated A Taliban spokesman, said in a joint statement after approach to safe and legal routes speaking prior to word of an emergency virtual meeting for resettlement, it reads. Biden’s decision, reiterated on Tuesday. The statement expresses that the militant group would British Prime Minister Boris "grave concern" about the sit- oppose any extension of the President Joe Biden PTI Johnson, who chaired the meet- uation in Afghanistan and calls deadline. It has allowed the air- ing in the UK's role as current for calm and restraint to ensure lift to continue without major Rep. Steve Scalise, a Louisiana 16,000 the previous day. president of the Group of Seven, the safety and security of vulner- interference. Republican. Thirty-seven U.S. military told reporters after the talks that able Afghan and international Pressure from US allies and Biden asked his national flights 32 C-17s and 5 C-130s the leaders had agreed a "road- citizens, and the prevention of a both Democratic and Republi- security team to create contin- carried about 12,700 evacuees. map" for future engagement humanitarian crisis. It also calls can lawmakers, veterans groups gency plans in case a situation An additional 8,900 people with the Taliban. for all parties to work towards and refugee organisations has arose for which the deadline flew out aboard 57 flights by While the joint statement an "inclusive and representative grown for Biden to extend his needed to be extended slightly, U.S. allies. Biden had consid- indicates that an agreement on government" which will work to deadline, which he set well the official said. ered whether to extend his self- an extension to the August 31 Afghan passengers board a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during the Afghanistan evacuation at Hamid ensure regional stability. before the Taliban completed The US has repeatedly imposed deadline, taking into deadline of the US-led NATO Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan PTI "The Afghan people deserve its lightning takeover of Afghan- stressed the risk of continu- account the continued security troop withdrawal from Afghani- to live in dignity, peace and istan on August 15. ing the airlift, due to threats threats by extremist groups in stan failed to materialise, John- United States and the UK had "Some will say that they to focus on an extension of the security, reflecting the last two It remains unclear whether of violence by the Islamic State the Afghan capital, the Tali- son declared that the G7's considerable leverage at its don't accept that and some, I deadline with the Taliban. decades of their political, eco- the airlift from Kabul’s inter- group’s Afghanistan affiliate. ban’s resistance to an extension "number one condition" was disposal. hope, will see the sense of that, "Our immediate priority is nomic and social achievements, national airport can get out all Germany’s top military com- and the prospect that not all that the Taliban must guarantee "The number one condition because the G7 has very con- to ensure the safe evacuation of in particular for women and American citizens and other mander, Gen. Eberhard Zorn, Americans and at-risk Afghan "safe passage" for those that want we're setting as G7 is that they siderable leverage economic, our citizens and those Afghans girls. Afghanistan must never foreigners by then, as well as said Tuesday the United States allies can be evacuated by next to leave the country beyond that have got to guarantee, right the diplomatic and political," he who have partnered with us again become a safe haven for former military and transla- and Germany were particularly Tuesday. At a news conference deadline. way through, through August said. and assisted our efforts over terrorism, nor a source of terror- tors and other at-risk Afghans concerned about ISIS suicide in Kabul, Taliban spokesman He also insisted that the G7 31 and beyond, safe passage for Johnson, alongside the past 20 years, and to ensure ist attacks on others, the state- who fear for their lives under bombers possibly slipping into Zabihullah Mujahid said Tues- made up of , France, those who want to come out," and Germany, was expected to continuing safe passage out of ment notes. Taliban rule. crowds in Kabul. day his group will accept “no Germany, , , the Johnson said. push US President Joe Biden Afghanistan," reads the G7 joint It concludes: “We will work Some Republicans bristled The U.S. ramped up its extensions” of the deadline. statement issued at the end of together, and with our allies and Tuesday at the U.S. seeming to round-the-clock airlift of evacu- Later Tuesday, the chief Pen- HIMACHAL PRADESH the virtual summit. regional countries, through the comply with a Taliban edict. ees from Afghanistan to its high- tagon spokesman, John Kirby, JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT "We will continue to coor- UN, G20 and more widely, to “We need to have the top est level yet on Tuesday. About said the military will need SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDERS dinate closely on this, and we bring the international com- priority to tell the Taliban that 21,600 people were flown out in “at least several days” to fully The Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Division Nohradhar invites following offline tenders on behalf of Governor of expect all parties to continue munity together to address we’re going to get all of our the 24-hour period that ended withdraw its several thousand Himachal Pradesh from eligible Contractors for the following work through offline process: - to facilitate this, and to ensure the critical questions facing people out, regardless of what early Tuesday, the White House troops and their equipment S.N Description. E/Cost E/Money Time Cost of From the safety of humanitarian and Afghanistan.” AGENCIES timeline was initially set,” said said. That compares with about from Kabul. AGENCIES 1 R/M of LWSS Ser Jagas in G.P. Ser Jagas Tehsil Rajgarh 367800/- 7400/- 6 Months 250/- Distt. Sirmour (HP) (SH: - Operation, general running and maintenance of scheme 1st. and 2nd. Stage for six months)). Rolling Stones 2 Providing GWSS to NC/PC habitation of various CV’s in 362414/- 7250/- 3 Month 250/- DELHI JAL BOARD DELHI SARKAR GP ChhogTali&SanioDeedaginTehsil Rajgarh District Sir- OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (SDW) -XIV mour H.P. (SH:- Laying & Jointing of GMS pipe lie I distri- bution system and providing FHTC to balance households KILOKARI SPS, JAL VIHAR, LAJPAT NAGAR NEW DELHI-24 Mob-9650574488 [email protected] drummer of habitations Bhanji, Bhenia, ChhogTali, Patio and Tali). STOP CORONA-WEAR MASK, FOLLOW PHYSICAL DISTANCING, MAINTAIN HAND HYGIENE 3 Retrofitting of LWSS MaaBhangyainMandirHaripurdhar 285120/- 5750/- 3 Month 250/- and Group of village under Jal Jeevan Mission in GP Press N.I.T. No.-01(2021-22) Charlie Watts DewariKharan Tehsil Sangrah District Sirmour H.P. (SH: - S. Name of work (EMD)in INR Date of release of tender Last date/time of receipt of tender Laying and jointing of GMS pipe line for village). No in e- procurement solution through e-procurement solution The application for purchase of tender documents shall be entertained up to 4.00 PM dated 26/08/2021, non- dies at 80 refundable, in cash or by money order as per cost shown above. The enders shall be received in the office of 1 Operation and Comprehensive Maintenance of 1 EXEMPTED 2021_DJB_207453_1 23/09/2021 the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Division Nohradhar up to 2.00 PM dated 27/08/2021 and shall be opened MGD STP Based On Membrane Bio- Reactor (MBR) Dt. 24.08.2021 upto 3.00 PM on the same day at 3.00. PM in the presence of intending contractors or their authorized representatives if any. Technology at, Common Wealth Games Village, LONDON: Charlie Watts, the Executive Engineer, Akshardaam for the period of 30 months No 3546/2021-2022 Jal Shakti Division Nohradhar self-effacing and unshakeable NIT along with all terms & conditions is available on web site http : //govtprocurement.delhi.gov.in Rolling Stones drummer who ISSUED BY P.R.O. (WATER) Sd/- helped anchor one of rock's Advt. No. J.S.V./2021-22/319 Executive Engineer(SDW) -XIV greatest rhythms sections and used his "day job" to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publi- cist. He was 80. Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts "passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today sur- rounded by his family." "Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfa- ther and also as a member of The Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his gen- eration," Doherty said. Watts had announced he would not tour with the Stones in 2021 because of an unde- fined health issue. The quiet, elegantly dressed Watts was often ranked with Keith Moon, Ginger Baker and a handful of others as a premier rock drummer, respected worldwide for his muscular, swinging style as the band rose from its scruffy beginnings to international superstardom. He joined the Stones early in 1963 and remained over the next 60 years, ranked just behind Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as the group's longest lasting and most essential member. AGENCIES

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MPOST BUREAU At the outset, the bench and said that the dues -- aris- 31, 2031. court that arithmetical errors to fall, dips 3.2% in July made clear to senior advocate ing from the Adjusted Gross Divan argued that Air- in the calculation be rectified NEW DELHI: The Supreme Shyam Divan, appearing for Revenue or AGR of VTL, the tel should not be proceeded and there are cases of duplica- Court Tuesday directed DoT Airtel, that it will not interfere seller of the spectrum -- were against without being granted tion of entries. not to invoke the bank guar- with the earlier judgement. known at the time of the sale a reasonable opportunity to The top court in Septem- antees (BGs) of Bharti Airtel We are making it very clear and hence the seller and not raise the grievances before an ber last year had given a time Production declines to 2.5 million tonnes for three weeks for recover- that we will not interfere with the buyer can be fastened with appropriate forum. period of 10 years to tele- ing Rs 1,376 crore in AGR- the judgement and we will give the liability to pay. The bench then suggested com service providers strug- MPOST BUREAU related dues of Videocon you the liberty to withdraw VTL had sold its spectrum the DoT saying: We will per- gling to pay Rs 93,520 crore Performance of Telecom Ltd (VTL) which to approach the appropriate to Bharti Airtel in pursuance mit him to withdraw and go of AGR related dues to clear NEW DELHI: India's crude had sold its spectrum to the forum, the bench said. of agreements entered into before the TDSAT and hold their outstanding amount to oil production continued its Oil and Natural Bharti group. It also noted the submis- them in 2016. your hand for two-three the government. declining trend, falling by over Gas Sector The top court, which sions of Solicitor General The Bharti group has weeks. The top court, which had 3 per cent in July as state-owned refused to entertain Airtel's Tushar Mehta, appearing for already paid Rs 18,004 crore The top court on July 23 held that demand raised by the ONGC produced less than the Production plea that VTL dues are not the Department of Telecom, in AGR-related dues to DoT had dismissed the applica- DoT in respect of AGR dues target. Crude Oil Refinery Natural Gas of payable by it, permitted the that DoT will be permitted to by March 31, 2021 which is tions filed by telecom majors, will be final, had said there The country's crude oil pro- Production Throughput Production Products telecom major to approach raise all the grounds including much more than 10 per cent including and shall be no dispute raised by duction declined by 3.2 per cent '000 tonnes '000 tonnes Million '000 tonnes the Telecom Disputes Settle- the objection to the jurisdic- of its total AGR dues of over Bharti Airtel, seeking recti- the telcos and there shall not in July to 2.5 million tonnes cubic metres 20,686.03 ment and Appellate Tribunal tion, if any, before the forum Rs 43,000 crore, he said. fication of the alleged errors be any re-assessment. when compared with the previ- 19,383.64 (TDSAT) with the grievances. to be chosen Airtel. In its September last year in calculation of AGR related The apex court had in ous year, and by 3.37 per cent in The DoT shall not invoke Airtel said a DoT com- order, the apex court had dues payable by them. October 2019 delivered its ver- April-July to 9.9 million tonnes, the bank guarantee of Respon- munication of August 17 has said that telecom operators All the miscellaneous dict on the AGR issue. according to data released by 2,891.96 dent...(Bharti Airtel) for the directed it to pay AGR related shall make the payment of applications are dismissed, The DoT in March last year the Ministry of Petroleum and 2,548.78 21,670.68 period of three weeks from dues of VTL within a week, 10 per cent of the total dues the bench headed by Justice had moved a plea in the top

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Target cent lower than last year and 3.8 Actual MONEY LAUNDERING CASE per cent less than the target of July June July* July June July* July June July* July June July* Centre buys record 1.7 million tonnes. 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 ED submits draft charges against During April-July, ONGC's Source: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas *Provisional KBK Infographics oil output fell 4.8 per cent to 6.4 874 lakh tonnes of million tonnes. from D-34 field of block KG- virus restrictions boosted eco- , other accused Natural gas production DWN-98/3 (KG-D6), which nomic activity and fed demand showed a contrasting trend. commenced from December for fuel. MUMBAI: The Enforcement The other accused in the court and honouring the sum- paddy so far at MSP Helped by KG-D6 fields of Reli- 18, 2020 (and) wells from sat- Public sector refineries pro- Directorate (ED) on Tues- case include Chanda Koch- mons issued against them. The ance-BP, gas production rose ellite cluster (commenced with cessed 5.6 per cent more crude day submitted draft charges har's husband Deepak Kochhar two accused have never been NEW DELHI: The Centre has 18.36 per cent year-on-year to effect from April 25, 2021)," the at 11 million tonnes while pri- against former ICICI Bank and promoter arrested in the case. procured a record 873.68 lakh 2.9 billion cubic metres and by explanatory note to the data vate refiner Reliance Indus- CEO Chanda Kochhar, her busi- Venugopal Dhoot. The ED had arrested Deepak tonnes of paddy so far in the almost 20 per cent in April-July said. tries turned 14.4 per cent more nessman-husband and other Deepak Kochhar is currently Kochhar in September 2020 2020-21 marketing year end- to 11 bcm. As fuel demand rebounded, crude into fuel. accused in a special PMLA in jail under judicial custody after it filed a criminal case for ing September for nearly Rs While gas production from oil refineries processed more Refineries produced 6.7 per court here in connection with after being arrested by the cen- money laundering based on 1.65 lakh crore. ONGC's fields fell over 10 per crude oil in July. At 19.4 mil- cent more petroleum products a money laundering case. tral probe agency in September an FIR registered by the CBI Paddy procurement has cent, output from eastern off- lion tonnes, crude processing in July at 20.7 million tonnes The court, set up under the last year. against the Kochhars, Dhoot reached at an all-time high shore -- where the KG-D6 fields in July was 9.6 per cent higher and 13 per cent more in April- Prevention of Money Launder- Chanda Kochhar and Dhoot and others. The ED had invoked level, surpassing previous high are located -- jumped 12-fold than the year-ago period. July at 80.6 million tonnes. ing Act, fixed September 6 for had been granted bail by the the PMLA for "illegal sanction- of 773.45 lakh tonnes in KMS to 573.13 million cubic metres. The crude throughput in Overall, the refineries oper- farming of charges in the ICICI special PMLA court in February ing of loans" amounting to Rs (Kharif Marketing Season) "Increase in gas produc- July was the highest in three ated at 91.34 per cent of their Bank-Videocon money laun- and March, respectively, follow- 300 crore to the Videocon 2019-20, an official statement tion is through contributions months, as the easing of corona- installed capacity. dering case. ing their appearance before the Group of companies. PTI said. "About 129.03 lakh farm- ers have already been benefited Database of unorganised from the ongoing KMS pro- the Rabi marketing season FinMin exploring insurance bonds curement operations with MSP (RMS) 2021-22 has concluded value of Rs 1,64,951.77 crore," in wheat procuring states. workers: Govt to launch it said. Till August 18, a record as alternative to bank guarantees Paddy procurement in the quantity of 433.44 lakh tonnes e-SHRAM portal on Thur ongoing KMS 2020-21 is con- of wheat has been procured as tinuing smoothly in the pro- against 389.93 lakh tonnes in MUMBAI: The government is ally asked for while extending She said the government is including high power tariffs, curing states. Kharif marketing the year-ago period. NEW DELHI: The gov- street vendors, and domestic considering to introduce insur- a loan and typically require a working with the regulators on and matters related to cumber- season runs from October to "About 49.20 lakh farmers ernment will launch the workers, among others. ance bonds as an alternative to collateral. An insurance bond this "important issue", as per the some regulatory compliances, September. have already been benefited e-SHRAM portal to maintain Following the launch of bank guarantees, Finance Secre- is also a surety but it does not statement. The finance minister the statement said. The Centre has purchased from the ongoing RMS pro- a database of workers in the the portal, the workers from tary T V Somanathan said here require any collateral. emphasised the importance of The economy is moving 873.68 lakh tonnes of paddy curement operations with MSP unorganised sector on August the unorganised sector can on Tuesday. As per reports last year, 'India's own equity capital' while gradually from a bank-led (including Kharif crop 707.69 value of Rs 85,603.57 crore," the 26, Union Minister for Labour begin their registration from Somanathan made the insurance regulator Irdai was addressing the industry and lending model to a more mar- lakh tonnes and Rabi crop statement said. and Employment Bhupender the same day, he said. announcement during a meet- also looking at the option of assured government facilitation ket-based finance model and 165.99 lakh tonnes) till August The Rabi Marketing Sea- Yadav said on Tuesday. The minister said the por- ing between industry captains insurers offering surety bonds for sunrise sectors and startups. the operationalisation of the 23 against 763.01 lakh tonnes son runs from April to March. Yadav on Tuesday tal will be launched on August and Finance Minister Nirmala in the context of road projects. Revenue Secretary Tarun Development Finance Institu- in the corresponding period of However, the bulk of wheat launched the logo of the 26 and on the same day, a Sitharaman, who is on a two- Sitharaman, who met the Bajaj said his department was tion (DFI) will ensure long-term the previous year. procurement is done during e-SHRAM portal, through national toll free number day visit to the financial capital. industry captains in the evening, working on tax-related issues lending for projects, Sithara- The food ministry said that April-June period. MPOST which the government aims to 14434 will also be launched to "Government is exploring said the government is commit- of startups and sought indus- man said. The DFI will increase register 38 crore unorganised assist and address the queries on instituting insurance bonds ted to working towards ensuring try inputs on the same. competition for banks and workers such as construction of the workers seeking regis- as alternatives to bank guaran- policy certainty, adding that the Sitharaman also assured the also improve their efficiency, labourers, migrant workforce, tration on the portal. PTI tees," an official statement said. regulators also have a key role industry of addressing issues the statement quoted her as Bank guarantees are usu- in ensuring the same. related to competitiveness, saying. PTI GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BANSHIHARI, DAKSHIN DINAJPUR ABRIDGED E- Rate Quotation Notice. 1st Call Rate Tender for NIQ Memo No. 2050/MGNREGS Dated: 23.08.2021 ICA- T10481(3)/2021 of Block Development Officer, Banshihari Dakshin Dinajpur is invited by the undersigned. Last date of bid Submission is 5:00 P.M on 03.09.2021. The details of NIQ May be viewed and downloaded from the Website of Govt. Of West Bengal http://wbtenders.gov.in & District NIC Cell and their website, ddinajpur.nic.in. Sd- Block Development Officer Banshihari, Dakshin Dinajpur

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL WEST BENGAL HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE N.I.T No.13 of G.M. (Elect) of 2021-22 Sealed Single Part tenders on Percentage basis are invited for the work of “ Supply, installation, testing, commissioning of sound craft at Rabindra Tirtha, Replacement of old damaged cable, Replacement of damaged street light, providing decorative lighting arrangement, special repairing of Bieeco Lawrie make HT breaker, providing street lighting arrangement, Providing architectural lightning arrangement, Providing power connec- tion for newly installed Wi-fi system, Dismantling of old damage bollard garden light foundation at Rabindra Tirtha etc.” from the agencies hav- ICA- T10485(4)/2021 ICA- T10477(2)/2021 ing ability in execution for similar nature of work. Last date of receiving application 01-09-2021 upto 3.00 P.M. Detailed may be seen in our websiteat www.wbhidcoltd.com.

ICA- T10490(2)/2021 ICA- T10460(3)/2021 ICA- T10454(3)/2021 GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL Notice E-Tender is being invited from the bonafied contractors vide N.I.T. No.:- 02/PS/Phd. /2021- 22, Dated :- 24/08/2021 , Memo No:- 215/PS/Phd Date:- 24/08/2021 Last date for Sub- mission of Bids — 10/09/2021 ICA- T10487(2)/2021 up to 06.00PM, Other details can be seen from the Notice Board of the undersigned in any working days. Sd /- Executive Officer, Phansidewa Panchayet Samity ICA- T10447(3)/2021 ICA- T10475(2)/2021 GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL WEST BENGAL HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE WEST BENGAL HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE N. I. T No.- 20 of G.M (E)-II of 2021-2022 N. I. T No.- 16 (2nd Call)of G.M (E)-II of 2021-2022 WB HIDCO invitesonline item rate open tender in two bid system for WB HIDCO invitesonline item rate open tender in two bid system for “Cen- “Land Development work by filling with carried earth at Proposed ‘KHEL tre for Career Development and Excellence of Sustainability at Nazrul NAGARI, DUMURJALA, HOWRAH”for resourceful bonafide Govt. Contac- Tirtha in New Town, Kolkata”for resourceful bonafide Govt. Contactors tors and eligible outsiders in the manner as described in the detailed ten- and eligible outsiders in the manner as described in the detailed tender der notice available on http://wbtenders.gov.in on and from 25.08.2021 notice available on http://wbtenders.gov.in on and from 25.08.2021 at 11.00 A. M. at 11.00 A. M. Corrigendum / Addendum, if any to this e-tender would appear only on Corrigendum / Addendum, if any to this e-tender would appear only on above Website and not be published. above Website and not be published. General Manager (Engg)-II General Manager (Engg)-II WB HIDCO WB HIDCO ICA- T10455(4)/2021 ICA- T10468(3)/2021 ICA- T10479(2)/2021 mp millenniumpost 10 Business WEDNESDAY, 25 AUGUST, 2021 | NEW DELHI FM Sitharaman to Sensex, Nifty end at lifetime highs meet CEOs of public Sensex soars 403.19 points to end at 55,958.98 while Nifty surges 128.15 points to 16,624.60 sector banks today MPOST BUREAU many as 139 companies listed healthy risk-reward proposi- Global markets extended on the bourse touched their NSE NIFTY BSE SENSEX tions," said Binod Modi, Head their gains after the USFDA MPOST BUREAU MUMBAI: Equity benchmarks 52-week high on Tuesday. Intra-day on August 24, 2021 Intra-day on August 24, 2021 Strategy at Reliance Securities. granted full approval to Pfizer- darted up to fresh lifetime highs Bajaj Finserv was the star Experts said market senti- BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, NEW DELHI: Finance Min- High: on Tuesday, propelled by heavy performer in the Sensex pack, High: ment was also bolstered after boosting hopes of faster vacci- ister Nirmala Sitharaman will 128.15 16,647.10 403.19 buying in banking, finance and climbing 7.91 per cent after the 56,023.22 Finance Minister Nirmala Sith- nation and economic recovery. meet heads of public sector metal stocks amid supportive company received in-principle (0.78%) (0.73%) araman on Monday unveiled Elsewhere in Asia, bourses banks (PSBs) on Wednesday global cues. approval from Sebi for sponsor- an ambitious Rs 6 lakh crore in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo to review the financial per- Open: Open: Rising for the second ing a mutual fund. Close: National Monetisation Pipeline and Seoul ended with strong formance of the lenders and 16,561.40 55,647.11 straight session, the 30-share Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, 16,624.60 Close: (NMP) that included unlock- gains. Equities in Europe were progress made by them in sup- BSE Sensex soared 403.19 points Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, SBI 55,958.98 ing value by involving private trading on a mixed note in mid- porting the pandemic-hit econ- or 0.73 per cent to end at its life- and ICICI Bank were the other companies across infrastructure session deals. omy, sources said. Previous Previous time peak of 55,958.98. prominent winners, spurting up Low: sectors -- from passenger trains Meanwhile, international The meeting with MD and close: Low: close: On similar lines, the broader to 3.41 per cent. 16,495.30 and railway stations to airports, oil benchmark Brent crude rose CEOs of PSBs assumes signif- sures by banks, they said. 16,496.45 55,536.84 55,555.79 NSE Nifty surged 128.15 points On the other hand, Nestle roads and stadiums. 1.14 per cent to USD 69.15 per icance given the importance As a result of the govern- or 0.78 per cent to its all-time India, HDFC, Infosys, HCL 9am 10 11 12 1pm 2 3 4 9am 10 11 12 1pm 2 3 4 Sectorally, BSE metal, basic barrel. The rupee appreciated by of the banking sector in gen- ment's strategy of recognition, closing high of 16,624.60. Tech, Asian Paints, Kotak Bank KBK Infographics materials, oil and gas, industri- 3 paise to close at 74.19 against erating demand and boosting resolution, recapitalisation and The market capitalisation of were among the laggards, shed- als and capital goods indices the US dollar on Tuesday. consumption. reforms, NPAs have shown BSE-listed companies jumped ding up to 1.34 per cent. supported markets....Notably, cap stocks witnessed sharp rose as much as 2.76 per cent, Foreign institutional inves- Recently, the finance min- a declining trend, from Rs to Rs 2,40,47,079.99 crore com- "Domestic equities recov- short coverings ahead of F&O recovery today after seeing while IT, teck and FMCG ended tors remained net sellers in the ister had said the govern- 7,39,541 crore on March 31, pared to Rs 2,37,67,773.84 crore ered sharply today mainly led expiry also aided some high beta continued selling pressure in in the red. capital market on Monday as ment is ready to do everything 2019 to Rs 6,78,317 crore on on Monday. In one day, the mar- by strong rebound in financials stocks to witness sharp recov- recent weeks. Sharp correc- Broader BSE midcap and they offloaded shares worth required to revive and sup- March 31, 2020 and further to ket valuation has soared by little and metals. Further, positive ery today. tion in number of quality mid- smallcap indices rallied up to Rs 1,363.36 crore, according port economic growth hit by Rs 6,16,616 crore as on March over Rs 2.79 lakh crore and as cues from global equities also "Further, midcap and small- cap stocks had started offering 1.69 per cent. to exchange data. the COVID-19 pandemic. The 31, 2021 (provisional data). meeting is expected to take At the same time, compre- Infosys stock of the banking sector hensive steps were taken to Check Nidhi cos’ antecedents before investing money: Govt and progress on the restruc- control and to effect recovery in turing 2.0 scheme announced NPAs, which enabled PSBs to fourth Indian by the Reserve Bank of India recover Rs 5,01,479 crore over ‘At least 348 entities have failed to meet the criteria to be declared as Nidhi companies’ (RBI), the sources said, adding the last six financial years, the company to that banks may be nudged to government informed Parlia- MPOST BUREAU with an advisory as there are banking finance entities that for declaration as Nidhi under it has been declared as a Nidhi push loan growth in produc- ment recently. Besides, Sith- touch m-cap a large number of companies, are into lending and borrowing the CA, 2013, but of the 348 company by the central gov- tive sectors. araman is expected to declare NEW DELHI: The government which, though functioning as with their members. number of forms scrutinised ernment before becoming its The revamped Rs 4.5 lakh the results of Ease 3.0 Index for on Tuesday again urged inves- Nidhi companies, have not Under Section 406 of the up to August 24, 2021, not a member and depositing/ invest- crore Emergency Credit Line 2020-21, they said, adding that of $100-bn tors to check the antecedents of applied for such a status under Companies Act, 2013, and single company could satisfy ing their hard-earned money Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) PSBs would be rated on various Nidhi companies before putting the relevant rules. amended Nidhi Rules, com- the requisite criteria for it to be in such companies, according would also be reviewed during indexes for the year. NEW DELHI: Infosys Ltd on in their money, as at least 348 The ministry, in a release on panies incorporated as Nidhi declared as a Nidhi company by to the release. On February 25 the meeting likely to be held in Launched in January 2018, Tuesday became the fourth entities have failed to meet the Tuesday, said 348 companies need to apply to the ministry the central government," the this year, the ministry had asked Mumbai, the sources said. Enhanced Access and Ser- Indian company to touch a mar- criteria to be declared as Nidhi failed to meet requisite criteria in form 'NDH-4' for declara- release said. investors to check the anteced- Besides, the finance minis- vice Excellence (Ease) is the ket valuation of USD 100 billion. companies. for declaration as Nidhi compa- tion as Nidhi entities. Stakeholders are advised ents of Nidhi companies before ter is expected to take stock of common reform agenda for The IT services major has This is the second time in nies under the Companies Act, "It has been observed that to verify the antecedents of putting in their money amid the bad loans or non-perform- all public sector banks aimed joined the league of TCS, Reli- six months that the corporate 2013, and Nidhi Rules 2014. companies have been apply- the company functioning as a instances of such entities not ing assets (NPAs) situation, and at institutionalising clean and ance Industries and HDFC Bank affairs ministry has come out Nidhi companies are non- ing to the central government Nidhi company and ensure that complying with the rules. discuss various recovery mea- smart banking. for crossing the USD 100 bil- lion-mark in terms of market capitalisation (m-cap). ‘The Ashok’ to be leased out to private cos, 7 The milestone was achieved Govt may allow FDI in LIC during the morning trade when the scrip was trading at NEW DELHI: The govern- Life Insurance Corporation of by the end of current fiscal. other ITDC hotels to be monetised in 4 years its 52-week high value of Rs ment is mulling allowing for- India (LIC), which is adminis- Up to 10 per cent of the issue 1,755.6 on the BSE, which took eign direct investment (FDI) tered through a separate LIC size would be reserved for NEW DELHI: The sprawling case to case basis as per detailed the m-cap to Rs 74.77 lakh crore in the country's largest insurer Act. policyholders. 'The Ashok' 5-star hotel in the ITDC chain of hotels are placed at 125 asset-level due diligence," said or USD 100.78 billion. LIC, a move which would help As per Sebi rules, both FPI The government has already heart of the national capital acres of land parcels spanning across the National Monetisation However, during the close overseas investors take part in and FDI are permitted under brought in the required legisla- is planned to be leased out to Pipeline (NMP) document. of the trading session, it pared the company's proposed mega public offer. However, sources tive amendments in the LIC Act private operators as part of the major cities across the country The Ashok group of hotels the earlier gains and settled 1.06 IPO, sources said. said since LIC Act has no pro- for the proposed IPO. government's ambitious target is the flagship hotel chain under per cent lower at Rs 1,720.75. The proposal is under dis- vision for foreign investments, Deloitte and SBI Caps have of monetising "under-utilised" Group of Hotels, four Joint Hotel Pondicherry Ashok ITDC which has a brand value On the National Stock cussion between the Depart- there is a need to align the been appointed as pre-IPO public sector assets. Venture Hotels, seven trans- in Puducherry would be mon- developed over the last 40-50 Exchange (NSE), the shares ment of Financial Services and proposed LIC IPO with Sebi transaction advisors. The Ashok and the adja- port units part of the travel etised through joint leasing, years and has been the centre had opened at Rs 1,750 apiece Department of Investment norms regarding foreign inves- As many as 16 merchant cent Hotel Samrat are among and tourism infrastructure, 14 while for Hotel Kalinga Ashok stage for all government events and then jumped to its 52-week and Public Asset Management tor participation. bankers are in the race to the eight ITDC properties that Duty-Free Shops at Seaports, in Bhubaneswar and Hotel organised by various ministries high value of Rs 1,757. It closed (DIPAM). The Cabinet had in July manage the mega initial pub- have been listed in the National one sound and light show, and Jammu Ashok in Jammu O&M and public sector entities, the the counter at Rs 1,721.5, lower "Discussions have been approved the initial public offer- lic offering. These bankers will Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) four catering outlets. contract model will be followed. document said, adding there is 0.99 per cent as compared with going on for the proposal for the ing (IPO) of LIC. be making a presentation before released by Finance Minister As per the monetisation For ITDC's Anandpur Sahib a potential to leverage the brand the previous close. last few weeks. It would also go The DIPAM had in January DIPAM during the week. Nirmala Sitharaman. plan, ITDC would divest Hotel Hotel would be privatised along value of Ashok Group. In terms of traded volume, for inter-ministerial discussions appointed actuarial firm Mil- Seven international bankers, India Tourism Develop- Ranchi Ashok in Ranchi and with transfer of ownership. ITDC chain of hotels are 2.27 lakh shares were traded on and would also require Cabinet liman Advisors LLP India to including BNP Paribas, Citi- ment Corporation (ITDC), a Hotel Nilachal in Puri. "All 8 hotel assets of ITDC placed at 125 acres of land the BSE while 76.02 lakh scrips nod," a source said. assess the embedded value of group Global Markets India and PSU under the Tourism Min- Strategically located New have been considered for mon- parcels spanning across major changed hands on the NSE, dur- According to the current LIC ahead of the IPO, which DSP Merrill Lynch Ltd (now istry, runs hotels, restaurants Delhi's Hotel Ashok would be etisation during the financial cities across the country that ing the trading session. FDI policy, 74 per cent for- is touted to be the biggest pub- known as BofA Securities), will at various places for tourists, monetised by way of a sub- year 2022 to 2025. Long-term have not been utilised to their According to the latest eign investment is permitted lic issue in Indian corporate make presentations. The listing besides providing transport lease, while Hotel Samrat leasing, divestment, long term maximum potential and hence m-cap data, Reliance Indus- under the automatic route in history. of LIC will be crucial for the facilities. would be given to private play- OMT contract may be explored monetising them would act as tries is the most-valued firm the insurance sector. However, The government expects government to meet its disin- The present network of ers under O&M (Operation & as potential models for mone- government push for underuti- at Rs 13.7 lakh crore, followed these rules do not apply to the to come out with the LIC IPO vestment target. PTI ITDC consists of four Ashok Maintenance) agreement. tisation to be ascertained on a lised assets. PTI by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) at Rs 13.44 lakh crore st and HDFC Bank at Rs 8.42 lakh GDP may grow at 18.5% in 1 quarter of FY22: SBI report crore. HDFC Bank has divested Business Briefs more than 2 per cent stake in Central Depository Services MUMBAI: The country's gross model, the forecasted GDP ity, and the global economy. nies registered a growth of 28.4 the economic activity declines (India) Ltd (CDSL) in tranches domestic product (GDP) is growth for Q1 FY22 would The report expects gross per cent in Q1 FY22. However, and thus GDP growth, however, PFC INKS PACT WITH NHPC TO during June-August this year, expected to grow at around 18.5 be around 18.5 per cent (with value added (GVA) to be at 15 this is lower than growth in Q4 with an increase in mobility the garnering nearly Rs 223 crore per cent with an upward bias in upward bias), the report said. per cent in Q1FY22. FY21, thereby corroborating GDP growth does not increase FINANCE HYDRO PROJECTS from the sale, according to a reg- the first quarter of the current Higher growth in the sec- The corporate results the lower GDP estimate than in the same proportion, it said. NEW DELHI: Power Finance Corporation Ltd on Tues- ulatory filing. HDFC Bank sold financial year, according to SBI ond quarter of 2022, or Q1 announced so far indicate that what was thought earlier, it said. The relationship between 23,11,000 equity shares of face research report Ecowrap. FY22 is mainly on account of there is a substantial recovery The report further said it the two has become weaker as day said it has signed a pact with NHPC Ltd to lend value of Rs 10 each fully paid This estimate is lower than a low base. in corporate GVA EBIDTA is globally noted that lower can be seen in Q1 FY22 when funds for the development of hydro projects. NHPC is up held by the bank in CDSL the Reserve Bank of India's State Bank of India has (earnings before interest, taxes, mobility leads to lower GDP mobility has declined, however, engaged in the development of hydropower in India through the secondary market GDP growth projection of developed the 'Nowcasting depreciation, and amortisation) and higher mobility to higher GDP growth is high and posi- and has also diversified into solar and wind power. It route on the NSE, the private 21.4 per cent for the April-June Model' with 41 high-frequency + employee cost) in Q1 FY22, GDP, but the response is tive. But higher y-o-y growth is also provides consultancy services to hydropower and bank said in the regulatory fil- quarter. indicators associated with it said. The report said the cor- asymmetric. mainly on account of the base renewable energy projects, PFC said. ing. AGENCIES Based on our 'Nowcasting' industrial activity, service activ- porate GVA of 4,069 compa- With the decline in mobility, effect, the report said. PTI REITs AND INVITs TO BE INCLUDED IN nd Mobile phone export India pips US to rank 2 in list of most NIFTY INDICES FROM SEPTEMBER 30 NEW DELHI: Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infra- jumps over 3-fold to structure Investment Trusts will be included in the Nifty attractive manufacturing hub globally indices from September 30, according to new eligi- bility criteria announced by the NSE. Vinod Rohira, Rs 4,300 crore in Q1 China remains at number one position among 47 countries CEO, Mindspace Business Parks REIT called it a very encouraging step from NSE. "This would enable wider NEW DELHI: India's mobile tinue manufacturing and the NEW DELHI: India has over- and third) taking India one investor participation in REITs and consequently in- phone exports jumped over production-linked incentive taken the United States (US) rank above from the rankings creased volumes, liquidity and better price discovery. three-folds to Rs 4,300 crore (PLI) scheme. to become the second-most released last year, when India REITs merit to be on the Nifty indices, and this move during the April-June 2021 Mohindroo said electronic sought-after manufacturing stood at the third place. will assist in widening investor participation for REITs quarter, showing signs of recov- goods' exports have also shown destination globally, driven "This switch in ranking is at par with other equity options in India," he added. ery and growth in the segment, a tremendous rise of 100 per mainly by cost competitiveness, attributed to the plant reloca- the India Cellular and Electron- cent year-on-year during the according to real estate con- tions from China to other parts SPENDING ON BIG DATA, ANALYTICS BY ics Association (ICEA) said ob first quarter of the current sultant Cushman & Wakefield. of Asia due to an already estab- Tuesday. Mobile phones' exports financial year, crossing the Rs China remains at number lished base in pharma, chemi- INDIAN COS TO TOUCH $2 BN IN 2021: IDC had stood at around Rs 1,300 20,000-crore-mark. one position, the consultant said cals and engineering sectors, NEW DELHI: Indian enterprises are investing in big crore in the corresponding "There is a sharp decline in in its 2021 Global Manufactur- that continue to be at the cen- data analytics to base decisions on real-time data, period a year ago, when the the imports of mobile phones to ing Risk Index, which assessed tre of the US-China trade ten- COVID-19 pandemic hit the a minuscule Rs 600 crore dur- the most advantageous loca- sions," it said. and spending on such solutions is poised to grow by globe, according to the ICEA. ing the first quarter of 2021-22, tions for global manufacturing As far as the cost scenario 11.5 per cent in 2021 to touch USD 2 billion, accord- "The mobile handset manu- which was Rs 3,100 crore for among 47 countries in Europe, ranking goes, India continued ing to research firm IDC. IDC estimates big data tech- facturing industry is continu- the similar period in 2020-21. the Americas and Asia-Pacific to retain the third spot like last nology and service-related spending to grow with a ing its growth juggernaut and This is at an all-time low since (APAC). shown by manufacturers in four key parameters, includ- year, while is pushed five-year CAGR of 14.6 per cent over the forecast its historic journey to meet 2014-15," he said. Mohindroo "India takes the second spot India as a preferred manufac- ing the country's capability to to the fourth position from the period of 2020-25. From an industry standpoint, its objective of becoming the also said the industry is show- after China as the most sought- turing hub over other countries, restart manufacturing, busi- third. world's number one manufac- ing impressive growth defying after manufacturing destination including the US and those in ness environment (availability "Despite being among the banking has the largest share of spending in 2021, turing destination in sync with all the odds during these diffi- globally," Cushman and Wake- the APAC region. of talent/labour, access to mar- top-three countries in the base- with an expected CAGR of 13.7 per cent during the the Prime Minister's (Narendra cult times, and is on a path of field said in a statement. "The growing focus on India kets), operating costs, and the line and cost scenario rankings, forecast period till 2025, IDC said. "The banking Modi) vision," ICEA Chairman regaining the momentum as The US is at third position, can be attributed to India's oper- risks (political, economic and there is a long road for India to industry has gained in-depth cognizance in numerous Pankaj Mohindroo said in a envisaged in the National Policy followed by Canada, Czech ating conditions and cost com- environmental). traverse when it comes to areas facets of operations - from data being an asset for statement. on Electronics 2019. According Republic, , , petitiveness. Also, the country's The baseline ranking for top like managing the geopolitical the unpredictable environment, customer satisfaction, He added that despite the to the ICEA data, imports of , and . proven success in meeting out- manufacturing destinations is risks involved in running busi- enhancing productivity and performance. The bank- second COVID-19 wave, the laptops and tablets saw over 50 In the last year's report, the sourcing requirements has led to determined on the basis of a ness and its ability to restart its industry has made significant per cent jump to Rs 10,000 crore US was at second position while the increase in the ranking year- country's operating conditions manufacturing business after a ing industry is now making decisions much faster than progress in manufacturing and during the June 2021 quarter, India ranked third. on-year," the statement said. and cost effectiveness. devastating second wave of the the traditional ways by leveraging analytics in the exports, backed by the govern- compared with over Rs 6,000 The consultant said that this The rankings in the report "This year, India and the COVID-19 virus," Cushman Indian market," it added. ment's prudent policy to con- crore in 2020-21. PTI indicates the growing interest are determined based on US switched places (second said. PTI millenniumpost mp NEW DELHI | WEDNESDAY, 25 AUGUST, 2021 Sport 11 Tokyo Paralympics begins with THIRD TEST: INDIA VS ENGLAND High-flying India eyeing glittering, fitting Opening Ceremony unassailable series lead

LEEDS: A supremely confi- The Paralympics have returned to Tokyo for the first time in 57 years, dent India will look to tighten the noose around a struggling making the Japanese capital the first ever city to host the Games twice England and captain Virat Kohli will be expected to over- TOKYO: In manner most fit- turned into a huge gust of wind come his prolonged lean patch ting, the Tokyo Paralympics that reached the stadium and when the third Test of the five- began here on Tuesday with swept through the field of play. match series begins here on the central theme of 'We Have Following this, a group of Wednesday. Wings' in a colourful opening crew members, who work at the Kohli's last international ceremony, depicting the para airport, began a countdown at hundred came in November athletes' endeavour to fly high the end of which fireworks lit 2019 and though he has scored in the face of unimaginable up the night sky to celebrate a couple of 40s in the series so adversities. the start of the Games. far, the expectations have always At times tugging at the IPC chief Parsons and been sky high from the mod- heartstrings, the otherwise joy- Naruhito were welcomed to ern great. ous and colourful opening cer- the stadium following which He looked a tad vulnerable India's Ravichandran Ashwin prepares to bowl during a nets session at emony -- the main character of the Japanese flag was carried around the off-stump in the first Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, England, Tuesday, ahead of the 3rd which was a 'little one-winged to the stage by six individuals two Tests and one can expect Test cricket match between England and India PTI plane' -- encapsulated the idea including Kaori Icho, four-times him to present a tighter tech- that every human being has its Olympic freestyle wrestling nique when the ball is pitched a solid start. as a left-arm spinner. own wings, and by mustering champion and Takumi Astani, on the fourth stump at Head- Rahul, who was drafted into With conditions expected courage and spreading them a rescue worker. Sombre music ingley. The form of Cheteshwar the team in place of injured to be cold and favourable for wide, it can go anywhere irre- played in the background. Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane had Mayank Agarwal, has grown the pacers at Headingley, India spective of which way the wind After introducing the 22 also been a cause of concern in confidence with each innings are expected to retain the four- blows. sports and events at Tokyo 2020, for India but that has been put and seem to be sure about which prong pace attack, leaving no Emperor Naruhito declared a colourful line of light appeared to rest after the experienced balls to play and which ones to space for R Ashwin once again. the Games open in front of a at the end of the first video, duo batted for almost 50 overs leave, which is critical for suc- Shardul Thakur is fully fit near-empty stadium before the which then transformed into on day four of the Lord's Test cess in English conditions. but it is unlikely that Kohli will Paralympic flag was carried into Athletes from India enter the stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2020 Paralympics at the the runway of the Para Airport. and were responsible for tak- Rohit too has looked in sub- make any changes in the pace the National Stadium. National Stadium in Tokyo, Tuesday PTI Giant propellers and bal- ing the game to the final day lime touch and only needs to fig- attack which won India the International Paralympic loons surrounded the outer before the Indian pacers scripted ure when to play his trademark game on day five at Lord's. Committee President Andrew it was impossible. Thanks to the of para athletes while giving Japanese capital the first ever stage, forming the Agitos sym- a famous win. pull shot, having fallen to that Ishant Sharma, who had not Parsons said the organisers of efforts of many, the most trans- the message of moving forward city to host the Games twice. bol of the Paralympics. The performance of openers stroke twice in the series so far. played the opening Test, was the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics can formative event is happening. amid the unrelenting devas- The ceremony was set in a After the Parade of Nations Rohit Sharma and K L Rahul has Rishabh Pant will play the really impressive at Lord's and deliver a "safe" Games. "Organisers never lost faith tation being caused by the 'Para Airport' -- a symbol of came the 'little one-winged been the biggest plus for India way he plays and Ravindra the hugely experienced pacer "I cannot believe we are and have worked tirelessly along COVID-19 pandemic. diversity and inclusion -- and plane' - performed by young in the batting department. Both Jadeja has also done a decent is likely to be preferred over finally here," said Parsons. with the Japanese Government." The Paralympics have began with a video that depicted 13-year-old wheelchair-bound have showed remarkable tem- job at number seven. It can be Thakur, who is the lesser bowler "Many doubted this day Prior to that, the ceremony returned to Tokyo for the first the strength of para athletes. Yui Wago, who had never perament and technique in test- said that he is playing in the compared to Ishant but the bet- would happen, many thought paid homage to the resilience time in 57 years, making the In the video, a gentle breeze acted before. AGENCIES ing conditions to give the team team more as a batsman than ter batsman. AGENCIES 4 Indians ATK Mohun Bagan qualify for Meghna, Renuka earn maiden call-ups enter semis of Asian knockouts of the AFC Cup BCCI names Indian women's squads for tour MALE (Maldives): ATK the Bangladeshi side ahead the first half when their right- NEW DELHI: Seam bowl- Test and three T20Is, begin- Bhatia also found a place in skipper Mithali Raj, for the Youth boxing Mohun Bagan qualified for in the first half before team- winger Tripura was shown a ers Meghna Singh and Renuka ning next month. all the three squads but Priya one-off Test and ODI series, the knockout stages of the AFC mate Sushanto Tripura (45+2') red card. Singh Thakur were handed The selectors decided to Punia and Indrani Roy were and a 17-strong squad, cap- NEW DELHI: Four Indian Cup following a 1-1 stalemate was sent off at the stroke of This was the first time since maiden India call-ups, while reward 27-year-old Meghna left out. tained by Harmanpreet Kaur boxers entered the semifinals of with Bangladesh champions half-time. 2018 that an Indian team has left-arm spinner Rajeshwari and 25-year-old Renuka for Experienced spinner for the T20 series. the Asian Youth boxing cham- Bashundhara Kings in a Group Assisted by a Liston Colaco made the zonal semi-finals. Gayakwad returned as the their exploits in the senior Rajeshwari, who was part "The All-India Senior pionships being held in Dubai D match here on Tuesday. cross, Australian forward Bagan will play the winners of BCCI on Tuesday announced one-day trophy in April. of the South Africa series, Women's Selection Commit- after a day of mixed results for The Indian club made the David Williams (62') scored the 's Nasaf and Turk- the women's teams for the While right-arm medium was not considered for Eng- tee on Tuesday picked the the country. inter-zonal semi-final of the equaliser to make Bagan group menistan's Ahal on Septem- upcoming one-off Test and pacer Meghna took five wick- land tour as she was recov- squads for India Women's The continental showpiece second tier continental tour- toppers with seven points as ber 22. ATKMB needed a win limited over series against ets for Railways, Renuka ering from a knee injury and upcoming tour in Austra- is being conducted simultane- nament as South Asian Zone the Kings finished second with or a draw against Bashund- Australia. grabbed nine wickets for had also suffered a bout of lia. The series will comprise ously for the youth and junior champions. five points. hara to go through while the The Indian team will leave Himachal Pradesh during the COVID-19. 3 ODIs, one Test match and boxers (both men and women) Brazilian midfielder Jon- The Kings were reduced to Bangladeshi outfit required for Australia on August 29 to tournament. The selectors announced 3 T20Is," the BCCI said in a for the first time. athan Fernandes (28') put 10 men in the stoppage time of a win. AGENCIES play three ODIs, a day-night Left-handed batter Yastika an 18-member team, led by release. AGENCIES Seven Indians took the ring in the quarterfinals on Mon- HIMACHAL PRADESH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT day evening and four of them e-procurement Notice emerged victorious. INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) Jaydeep Rawat (71kg) The Executive Engineer,HP.PWD. Division Sarkaghat H.P. on behalf of Governor of HP.invites the item rate bids, in electronic defeated UAE's Mohammed tendering system, for construction of each of this following works from the eligible Class of contractors registered with Eissa in the most dominat- HP.PWD for the works as detailed below. ing show by an Indian, out- Sr. Name of work Estimated EMD Cost of Time limit Eligible class classing his rival in the second No. Cost tender of contractor. 1 Construction of Science lab in Govt Senior Sec- 6214518 94700 2000 Two Years Class- round. ondry School at Pounta in Tehsil Sarkaghat Distt. Vanshaj (63.5kg) won 5-0 Mandi (HP) (SH:- Construction of Science block against Tajikistan's Makh- Building W.S. & S.I. E.I Rain water harvesting tank and Septic etc). kamov Dovud, while Daksh 1. Date of release of invitation for Bids through e-procurement: 17.09.2021 Singh (67kg) defeated Kyrgyz- 2. Starting and Last Date/Time for receipt of bids through e-tendering w.e.f. 17.09.2021 at 11:00 A.M. to 27.09.2021 stan's Eldar Turdubaev 4-1. up to 11.00 A.M. 3. The bidder are advised to note other details of tenders form the department website www.hptender.gov.in Suresh Vishvanath (48kg) 4. The Executive Engineer reserves the right to accept /reject any tender/application or all tender without assigning any reason. was up against against Kyrgyz- Executive Engineer Sarkaghat Division, stan's Amantur Zholbborosv HP.PWD.Sarkaghat. and prevailed 5-0. AGENCIES No 3578/2021-2022 For behalf of Governor of Himachal Pradesh m

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The 46-year- ANGELINA ON US TROOPS SUYYASH RAI LASHES OUT AT BIGG old actor is also WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN BOSS OTT HOST KARAN JOHAR concerned about the women in ‘Such a loser. You Afghanistan as the ‘As an American, Taliban are notorious for mistreating aren’t Salman Khan’ females I’m ashamed’ He criticised Johar’s behaviour towards contestant Divya

he latest ‘Sunday Ka Vaar’ “Dear Karan Johar, you check Jolie further added, ‘I’m ashamed by the episode of ‘Bigg Boss OTT’ your tone next time, then expect left actor Suyyash Rai fum- others to speak to u nicely! And manner of our leaving. It diminishes us’ Ting. The former ‘Bigg Boss’ con- you better not point that finger testant took to his ‘Instagram’ of yours at Divya! Do all this page where he lashed out at host with your Shamita!” ollywood Afghan government and the ing. It diminishes us.” and Bollywood producer Karan On the first ‘Sunday Ka actor-film- Taliban, appearing to cut The 46-year-old actor is Johar. From pointing out how he Vaar’ episode, Johar had maker Ange- and run and abandoning also concerned about the is not ‘Salman Khan’ to calling pulled up Divya for her high- Hlina Jolie expressed our allies and support- women in Afghanistan as him a ‘loser’, Suyyash shared a handedness. He said that anger over the ers in the most chaotic the Taliban are notorious for series of ‘Instagram Stories’ criti- given her experience decision to with- way imaginable, after mistreating females. cising Johar’s behaviour during on other reality draw Ameri- so many years of effort and “We lack a strategy to that episode, especially towards shows, she consid- can troops from sacrifice, is a betrayal and monitor and support women his friend . ers herself a queen Afghanistan, which failure impossible to fully and civil society in Afghani- Sharing a photo of himself and is often seen led to the fall of the Afghan understand.” stan, who the Taliban have watching the show hosted by trying to school government towards the “After all the bloodshed a history of targeting,” she Karan, Suyyash first posted, “He others. Taliban. and effort and sacrifice and mentioned. has lost the plot”. The actor-singer “I’m sorry none “Whatever your views time, America seems to have Jolie also added that the further wrote on his social media has gone there on the war in Afghanistan, lacked the will to plan this withdrawal from Afghani- page, “Dear Karan Johar, come let to take the we probably agree on one transition in a managed way. stan has created ‘a new refu- me burst your bubble! You are not bad from thing: it should not have It was never going to be easy gee crisis, on top of record Salman Khan. Try talking sense!” him. There is ended this way,” Jolie wrote or perfect but could have global displacement, with He followed it up with another a way of tack- in an op-ed for ‘Time’ been better, more decent and nearly a quarter of a million story which read, “Never knew ling the situations. magazine. safer,” lamented the actor. Afghans displaced within Karan Johar is such a loser!” Sirf host banna is not She added, “Giving Jolie further added, “As the country since May with Rai further called out Karan the game. You got to up the idea of a peace an American, I’m ashamed 80 percent of them being for supporting Shamita Shetty do justice to your agreement between the by the manner of our leav- women and girls’. AGENCIES over Divya Agarwal as he shared, post!” AGENCIES Stop worrying about opening numbers: Emraan His latest film ‘Chehre’ is gearing for a theatrical release on August 27

mraan Hashmi said superstar Akshay filmmakers should Kumar and the produc- let go of their obses- ers of ‘Bell Bottom’ for Esion with box office num- releasing their film bers as having a theatrical theatrically. release amid the COVID-19 “With box office, you pandemic in itself is a step never felt in control even towards the revival of the before the pandemic, but it industry. has become a bigger ques- Film shoots across India tion mark with the situation came to a standstill due to today. A film might look the pandemic, first during the last year’s nationwide lockdown and then earlier The actor added, this year, when the second ‘The obsession wave hit the country. Hashmi, whose latest with the box office film ‘Chehre’ is gearing for a of our industry theatrical release on August 27, said he is thrilled that the should not be the industry is finally gaining case anymore, momentum. This is his sec- ond release in cinema halls at least not right after ‘Mumbai Saga’, which now. The rules opened in March. have changed, “I’m happy that the- atres are opening up after a the game has long gap. I’m the only actor changed’ who has had two releases in this pandemic. Some might see it as a bold move oth- entertaining but when you ers might see it as a stupid weigh your and your fam- move,” he said. ily’s health, you might give The actor added, “But it a pass because of the fear. the obsession with the So now no one knows how box office of our industry it will pan out. Regulations should not be the case any- are still there, Maharashtra more, at least not right now. has still not opened,” shared The rules have changed, the Hashmi. game has changed.” He stated, “We should Hashmi said that while stop worrying and makers were never in ‘con- sweating about open- trol’ of how their films ing numbers or box office would perform at the box collections. Someone has office, the ongoing health to make a start and it has crisis has only made it to be done in that spirit. tougher. Kudos to Akshay and to The 42-year- the producers of ‘Bell Bot- old actor tom’ for taking that lauded initiative. PTI