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If they continue bribe to ‘fix’ the CJI sexual harassment, placed spiracy behind attempt to to work then none of us will before the Bench material to “frame” Chief Justice of India survive... Fixing has no role to o A three-judge Special Bench substantiate his claims. Ranjan Gogoi in a sexual play in the system. We will said if fixers continue to The Bench after perusing harassment case. The SC inquire and take it to the logi- work and manipulate the the material, placed by him in emphasised that it will get to cal end,” it said. judiciary as claimed, neither a sealed cover, said “very dis- the root of the alleged con- Earlier in the day, the apex this institution nor any of turbing” facts have emerged in spiracy and the sensational court directed chiefs of the CBI, “us” will survive the matter. “Can you call some claims made by a lawyer that he the IB and the Delhi Police to responsible officers from the was offered bribe to “fix” the appear and meet in chambers o The court turned down a request by Attorney General KK CBI, preferably the director? CJI. the three judges who are hear- Venugopal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to order a Can you call him to meet us in A three-judge Special ing the lawyer claim that there court-monitored SIT probe into the matter, saying the court was our chambers?” Justice Mishra Bench headed by Justice Arun was a larger conspiracy to not venturing into any enquiry at this moment asked Venugopal. Mishra said if fixers continue to frame the CJI. After meeting He replied in the affirma- work and manipulate the judi- the directors of the CBI and the o The Bench asked lawyer Utsav Singh Bains, who has made claims tive and referred to the April 20 ciary as claimed, neither this IB, and the Delhi Police of a larger conspiracy, to file another affidavit by Thursday Facebook post of Bains in institution nor any of “us” will Commissioner, the Bench morning after he claimed that he has some more ‘incriminating which he had claimed that survive. The Bench, also com- reassembled at 3 pm to hear the evidence’ there was a larger conspiracy by prising justices RF Nariman matter at length. some people to fix verdicts of and Deepak Gupta, asked The SC turned down a o The Bench said it will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday the SC and malign the office of PNS n NEW DELHI Bengali sweets and his favourite Relating an interesting inci- lawyer Utsav Singh Bains, who request by Attorney General the CJI. ‘Kurta-Pyjama’ from Kolkata. dent where he hit out at the has made claims of a larger KK Venugopal and Solicitor that there is no connection “It is not an enquiry. We are Mehta told the Bench that n a non-political interview In an interaction with film `double-faced` practices of conspiracy, to file another affi- General Tushar Mehta to order between the hearing of meeting these officers in secret. he was very disturbed with the Ion Wednesday Prime star Akshay Kumar, the Prime Samajwadis, the Prime Minister davit by Thursday morning a court-monitored SIT probe Bains’ claims of larger con- We don’t want any evidence to allegations against the CJI as Minister Minister detailed some inter- said once when he came out of after he claimed that he has into the matter, saying the spiracy and the in-house be disclosed,” the Bench said. It well as claims made by the revealed that notwithstanding esting anecdotes of his life say- the Pune Railway station and some more “incriminating evi- court was not venturing into enquiry ordered into the sex- had asked the three officers to lawyer and said they concern political rivalries West Bengal ing he has never been nervous was walking down the road, a dence”. any enquiry at this moment. ual harassment allegations meet the judges in chamber at the judiciary in the country. Chief Minister Mamata while speaking at internation- three-wheeler was slowly mov- The Bench said it will The Bench also clarified against the CJI. 12.30 pm. Continued on Page 4 Banerjee used to send him al fora. Modi said so when ing by his side. After a distance Kumar asked him whether he he stopped and asked the CAPSULE was nervous when he first ‘Rikshaw wala’ why he was fol- spoke in the United Nations lowing him. To his surprise, the after taking over as Prime three-wheeler driver quizzed NO ONE WILLING TO TAKE NIA court rejects Yes I send Modi gifts but Minister. him “Are you a Samajwadi ?” UP JEM LEADERSHIP: ARMY Pointing out that contrary To that Modi asked “ what Srinagar: Lt Gen KJ S Dhillon on to public perception there is makes you say so ?” Wednesday said after the bonhomie among political “Sir, all Samajwadis walk a Pulwama terror attack the plea to stop Pragya leaders and they keep good distance for a while before security forces launched an won't give votes, says Didi relations with each other, Modi stepping into a rickshaw as they offensive against the Jaish-e- said Bangladesh Prime do not want public to see that Mohammed (JeM) in the valley, SAUGAR SENGUPTA n Minister hit out at the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina used to they are taking to rickshaw resulting in a situation where no from fighting poll HOOGHLY/BURDWAN Minister saying how during his send her Bengali sweets and comfort”, Modi said and one is willing to take up the regime the two major scams when Mamataji (West Bengal laughed suggesting that there leadership of the outfit. P7 here seemed no political had taken place in the name of Chief Minister) came to know was a gap between the preach- TN RAGHUNATHA n MUMBAI you have given clean chit to T"hangover" of gifts being Jandhan and demonetisation. about it she would also send ing and practice of Samajwadis HC LIFTS ITS BAN ON Pragya. Applicant did not ask exchanged between Narendra She said, “Notebandi and him Bengali sweets. The Prime in the county. TIKTOK WITH RIDERS n a major relief to Sadhvi about it. Modi and Mamata Banerjee as Jandhan were two scams that Minister said TMC chief would While answering the actor’s Madurai: The Madras High Court IPragya Singh Thakur, a “Keep in mind that the the duo pounced on each other happened during Modi's rule" also send him a set of ‘Kurta- answer, Modi also quipped bench here on Wednesday Special National Investigation court has framed charges from public rallies hours after a paving way for huge amount of Pyjama’ each year from about his wife and columnist lifted its ban on Chinese social Agency (NIA) court here on against her because it found televised interview of the Prime black money that went to the Kolkata. Detailing some of his Twinkle Khanna’s views saying media app TikTok with the Wednesday rejected a plea some substance in allegations Minister highlighted Mamata's saffron coffer. "With that black habits, he said he is in the habit she takes out her anger against condition that the platform should seeking to restrain her from made against her,” Judge 'sweet diplomacy' with Modi. In money they have been fighting of taking tea without sugar at (me) that would have balanced not be used to host obscene contesting the polls Padalkar observed. the interview, the PM said he film star Akshay Kumar con- elections, buying votes," she 5 am and then in the evening Kumar’s family life. “That way videos. A bench of justices N from Bhopal, even as it Sadhvi, is one of the seven often receive gifts like sweet and ceded having received sweets said warning, "When we will at 6 pm under open sky. “But I am doing a favour to you,” said Kirubakaran and SS Sundar, upbraided the investigating accused who are being tried by apparel from his stated arch and apparel from Mamata at come to power will definitely that is not possible in his South a smiling Modi. “I keep tabs on which heard the matter as per the agency for mentioning in its Special Court under the rival, the Bengal Chief Minister. the cost of affecting electoral get them probed." Block office,” he said. social media to know what is orders of the Supreme Court, response to the plea that it had Unlawful Activities Prevention "Yes I send him sweets but prospects. “It may affect me She said, "If someone mis- Asked what would he want happening in the world. I also warned if any controversial video given a “clean chit” to Sadhvi Act (UAPA) and various other I will not let him take votes," during elections but I can admit takes political courtesy for if he gets the magical lamp keep an eye on your and Tw- violating its condition was found Pragya in the case. sections of the IPC, for their Mamata told a huge rally at that Mamata still gifts me kur- something else then one is liv- ‘Aladdin-ka-chirag’, t h e P r i m e inkle Khanna’s Twitter ac- uploaded using the app, it would Hearing an application alleged involvement in the Serampore in Hooghly even tas," said the PM, adding that ing in a fool's paradise because Minster said there was noth- counts. The way she vents her be considered a contempt of filed by Nisar Ahmed Sayyad 2008 Malegaon blasts. as the Opposition CPI(M) when the Chief Minister heard we in Bengal will give them ing like this exists as the con- anger against me, your family court. Bilal, father of one of the vic- On October 30, 2018, and the Congress promptly that "Bangladesh PM Sheikh sweets but not votes." cept has come from outside. life must be quite peaceful. tims in the 2008 Malegaon the special court in Mumbai went to town "exposing the Hasina gifted me Bengali Reacting to Banerjee's Neverthless, he said he would “She would take out all the EC CALL ON INVOKING blasts, seeking to restrain had framed charges against nexus between the BJP and sweets, she also started sending remarks a senior Marxist leader wish that all the people in the anger against me. You must be ARMED FORCES LIKELY Pragya from contesting the Sadhvi, Lt Col Prasad Shrikant the TMC so as to divide the me the same." promptly said, "Didi will probe country be instilled with a at peace. In a way, I feel I have New Delhi: The Election Lok Sabha polls, Special Judge Purohit and five votes in order to establish a But before the Opposition Modi the way he has probed notion that hard-work makes helped you, especially in Commission will “soon” take a VS Padalkar noted, “In ongo- other accused in the 2008 pro-rich and anti-working could exploit the statement, the chit fund for the past five everything possible. This is Twinkleji’s case,” Modi told decision on complaints ing elections this court does not Malegaon case. class Government in Delhi”. particularly among Mamata's years." what our ancient wisdom has Kumar in Hindi. regarding political leaders have any legal powers to pro- Continued on Page 4 The PM in an interview to minority voters, the Chief Continued on Page 4 bequeathed to us, he said. Continued on Page 4 invoking Armed forces in hibit anyone from contesting campaigns, highly-placed elections; it is job of electoral sources said on Wednesday. officers to decide. The EC is examining reports on This court can’t stop Udit Raj quits comments made by PM the accused number Narendra Modi and BJP one (Pragya) from contesting BJP, joins Cong, president on the elections. This application is armed forces. P6 negated”. terms Modi While dismissing Bilal’s PM ROADSHOW TODAY, TO application, the special court FILE PAPERS TOMORROW did not mince words when it anti-Dalit Varanasi: Prime Minister expressed its displeasure over Narendra Modi will hold the NIA’s mention of “clean PRAMOD KUMAR SINGH n a roadshow and take part in chit” being given to Pragya in NEW DELHI the Ganga ‘aarti’ on Thursday, a its reply to the plea seeking a day before he files his bar on her contesting the Lok day after being denied nomination papers from this Sabha polls. Aparty ticket and outwitted constituency, a “There was no need to by the poll managers of party functionary said. P6 mention in your reply that Bharatiya (BJP), the sitting Member of parlia- ment (MP) from the North west Delhi seat, Udit Raj deserted the saffron party and Wife smothered Rohit with pillow: Cops joined Congress. He termed the BJP and the Prime Minister Delhi Police rogation of Apoorva after police case on its head. The autopsy also revealed that on way back Narendra Modi as “anti-Dalit”. sought her three-day custody. said the cause of death was to Delhi he had been drinking Launching a blistering attack arrests Apoorva, Rohit, 40, was smothered asphyxia as a result of stran- all the way along with a woman on the BJP leadership, the dis- on the intervening night of gulation and smothering and relative,” said Rajeev Ranjan, gruntled Udit slammed his for- says she confessed April 15 and 16, an autopsy also stated that the death Additional Commissioner of mer party saying it wants ‘Dalit report said. Apoorva, a lawyer occurred within two hours of Police, Crime Branch. “The votes’ but not a leader from the to killing husband by profession, was being ques- his last meal around 11 pm. couple had a fight over a rela- community who speaks his tioned by police for the last “Rohit had gone to tive. Rohit was in inebriate state mind. The BJP has replaced STAFF REPORTER n NEW DELHI three days. Rohit was earlier Kathgodam in Uttarakhand to and was not in a condition to Udit from the North West Lok believed to have died of a car- vote on April 10 and returned resist,” said Additional CP. Sabha constituency with Punjabi he Delhi Police on Monday diac arrest but the autopsy on the night of April 16. He “She has confessed to killing Sufi singer Hans Raj Hans. Tarrested wife of Rohit report by the forensic experts was in an inebriated state her husband. As of now, from the High drama had unfolded Shekhar Tiwari for allegedly of All India Institute of Medical when he returned home. fact and circumstances, it seems on Tuesday the last day of filing killing him last week. Citing a Sciences (AIIMS), turned the During investigation it was the killing was not planned. of nomination for Delhi’s seven turbulent and unhappy mar- The background was there that LS seats that go to the polls on riage as the motive behind the they had a turbulent marriage May 12. Udit waited for some murder, police said Apoorva and Rohit and his family were communication from the BJP smothered her husband Rohit, thinking of separation. and in the process kept chang- the son of late veteran politician After interrogation, it was ing goal posts. He had threat- ND Tiwari and choked him found that Apoorva and Rohit ened to file his nomination as an with a pillow following a heat- had a rocky marriage and were Independent candidate on ed argument. not on good term owing to their Tuesday if the BJP denied him Apoorva was produced in inherent contradictions, said the the party ticket, but did not do Delhi’s Saket Court on Monday Additional CP adding that dis- so. He removed the prefix where she was send to two days crepancies were found in her ‘Chowkidar from his twitter police custody. Chief statements which led police to handle in the afternoon, only to Metropolitan Magistrate suspect her involvement. add it again by Tuesday evening. Deepak Sherawat allowed inter- Continued on Page 4 Continued on Page 4 LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 city 02 Akhilesh raises pitch to Opposition parties have conceded defeat: BJP PNS n LUCKNOW Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Phulpur conceded defeat. “The Election Gandhi. In this scenario, when and Kairana, the EVMs were Commission is conducting polls the opposition parties are them- he working properly but now they in a free and fair manner but selves divided in groups, talking underline caste identity Tsaid that the opposition had started working weirdly. opposition leaders, including about forming government at seemed to have conceded defeat On Tuesday, during the Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati, the Centre is nothing but hilar- PNS n LUCKNOW would take a decisive turn in as it had started talking about third phase polling, Samajwadi are targeting the poll panel to ious. Only the BJP is contesting the last phase of polling and the electronic voting machine Party chief Akhilesh Yadav had save their faces,” he said. to form a government,” he said. ith the first three BJP was already speaking the (EVM) faults and this was tes- spoken about malfunctioning of Hitting out at Congress, Patting the back of the BJP phases of the seven- language of a loser. “Asli timony that this time too the EVMs and accused the district Trivedi said that a few months government, Trivedi said the Wphase Lok Sabha elec- romaanch aakhri charan mein National Democratic Alliance authorities of manipulating the back, the same party formed government tions over, the Samajwadi Party hoga, intezaar kijiye,” h e s ai d . would win over 300 seats and polling. Mayawati too has raised governments in three states but had implemented development has raised the pitch in its cam- Blasting the Modi regime Narendra Modi would be the questions about the efficacy of in UP, the alliance was not ready schemes and brought law and paign to underline caste-based for its failed promises, the SP next Prime Minister. EVMs. In New Delhi, 21 parties to give them even three seats. order under control as a result identity of its alliance with chief said that the BJP had mas- BJP spokesperson Dr have filed a review petition in ing the election and therefore “This shows the position of of which people were happy Bahujan Samaj Party and tered the art of shifting public Sudhanshu Trivedi told newsper- Supreme Court against the use have started blaming the Congress in Uttar Pradesh and with his performance. Rashtriya Lok Dal. attention from core issues sons in Lucknow on Wednesday of EVMs. EVMs,” Trivedi said. where it stands. Even one of its Meanwhile, senior “The SP-BSP-RLD alliance through last-minute polarisa- that when the opposition parties “This shows that the oppo- About Uttar Pradesh, the leaders, Shatrughan Sinha, sees Congress leader Prema Awasthi, represents the social groups tion. “Dhyan hatane ki rajneeti won elections in Punjab, Madhya sition is able to read the ground BJP leader said that after polling prime ministerial material in who had contested mayoral who do the menial jobs in soci- BJP ke paas hai,” he said. Pradesh, Rajasthan, report. They know they are los- in three phases, the alliance had Akhilesh Yadav ignoring Rahul election, joined the BJP. ety and are yet the underpriv- “Suddenly, they are trying ileged section. These sections let and free LPG connection to shift the country’s focus to have been denied their due schemes launched by the Bhopal by pitching controver- share in the polity of India,’’ said Narendra Modi government. sial sadhvi, Pragya Thakur, SP president Akhilesh Yadav These schemes are aimed at he and nobody is talking about People want Modi as while addressing election meet- empowerment of people of unemployment or farmers’ ings in Hardoi and on below poverty line (BPL) cate- issues. The Election Wednesday. gory who are mostly SCs and Commission should take strict “India is passing through a OBCs. action against rabble-rousers,” difficult phase as all constitu- “The BJP government gave the SP chief said. PM again: Yogi tional institutions are being free LPG cylinders to the poor To the doodhwala jibe by subverted. Even constitutional only to bail out loss-making oil Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath PNS n LUCKNOW metre-and-a-half padyatra. price of wheat at Rs 1,860 per provision for reservation to marketing companies so that that cattle raisers got dignity “India has achieved in just quintal to benefit farmers. He Schedule Castes and Other they could dispose of the stock because of the Constitution, hief Minister Yogi five years what it could not in 50 said that both Central and state Backward Classes (OBCs) is of additional cylinders. The Akhilesh said, “I am happy that CAdityanath said that the years of Congress rule. India has governments had provided its under threat and the disadvan- LPG scheme has failed in its the Constitution has given us country wanted to see Narendra become a super power econom- benefits to all sections of soci- taged sections are being denied objective as the refill rate is nil,’’ the right, but the BJP is trying Modi as the next prime minis- ically and has improved rela- ety irrespective of religions and their rightful share in power Akhilesh claimed. to trample upon that too.” ter and this had become clear in tions with other countries for castes. structure,’’ Akhilesh said. The SP chief further said The SP chief also attacked the three phases of polling as a which our Prime Minister has The Chief Minister claimed “The Bharatiya Janata that the next prime minister the Congress over its “big ego” wave in favour of National been felicitated,” he said. that because of his efforts two Party in its election manifesto would be from Uttar Pradesh, and also accused it of ditching Democratic Alliance was Wooing farmers, the Chief Bhojpuri actors, Ravi Kishan promised to clear the penden- even though the opposition partners and threatening rivals. sweeping across the country. Minister said that Chandauli and Dinesh Lal Yadav alias cy of cases in various courts bloc was spoilt for choices. He, “Like the BJP, the Congress Addressing a rally in was known as a rice bowl and Nirahua, were contesting polls and also assured prompt jus- however, parried a question by too believes in threatening Chandauli after BJP state pres- for betterment of the people of from Gorakhpur and Azamgarh tice. The opposite happened reporters whether he or political opponents,” he said at ident Mahendra Nath Pandey this trans-Ganga district, a large respectively. after five years and the penden- Mayawati were in the race for the election meeting in Kanpur. filed his nomination papers number of government schemes “We have brought them cy (in courts) increased by 50 prime ministership, saying, “We had an alliance with from there on Wednesday, Yogi were implemented. from Mumbai so that they can lakh cases. If you look at the “Main chahta hoon agla prad- the Congress, but found that said that by pressing the lotus “The face of the area has work in Purvanchal and con- social identity of litigants, they han mantri UP se ho. (I want their ego is too big,” the SP button people were not only changed in the last five years tribute to the development of are from SCs, OBCs and the next prime minister to be president said. “The Congress voting for the BJP but also and further progress will be the region. The two actors Muslims so the BJP lost inter- from UP)” is not stopping the BJP, it is the strengthening the hands of the made if Pandey wins the elec- would also pave the way for a est in fulfilling the promise Talking about speculation SP-BSP alliance which is stop- prime minister at the Centre. tion and Modi becomes the film city in the region,” Yogi said. made in its poll manifesto and about Congress general secre- ping the BJP,” he added. Pandey is contesting elec- prime minister of the country Pandey filed his nomina- decided to leave them (these tary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s Akhilesh also derided the tion to retain the Chandauli seat again,” he said. tion papers in the presence of people) to their fate,’’ the SP probable candidature from Congress strategy in UP, saying he had won by a handsome Highlighting the achieve- Yogi Adityanath, his deputy chief charged. Prime Minister Narendra that the party was fighting the margin in 2014. The BJP candi- ments of his government, Yogi , senior Akhilesh also hit out at wel- Modi’s turf Varanasi, Akhilesh elections for 2022 Assembly date filed his nomination papers said that the state government leader and fare programmes like free toi- said that the general elections polls and not for Lok Sabha. at the collectorate after a kilo- had announced procurement Nirahua. PGV hits out at PM for questioning Cong achievements PNS n LUCKNOW questioning the Congress work voices. “I met a woman teacher in the last 50 years. “The BJP is who had participated in a ongress general secretary not saying what they have done protest as she was not getting her Cand UP east in-charge in the past five years but ques- salary. She was beaten up, sent Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on tioning what Nehru had done, to jail and even booked under Wednesday hit out at the what Indira Gandhi had done in the NSA (National Security Bharatiya Janata Party and the past 50 years,” she said. Act). Just imagine, the NSA Prime Minister Narendra Modi Priyanka claimed that nei- being slapped on a woman for questioning the achieve- ther the BJP had any policy nor teacher only because she was ments of the Congress in the does it have any intention to demanding her salary!” she past 50 years and went on to develop the country. “The men- said. “I met youngsters in dub Modi as ‘Pradhan Prachar tality of the BJP is just to attack Varanasi and they told me that Mantri’. my family as all speeches of their when they protested, they were In a tweet, Priyanka also leaders’ revolve around beaten up,” she said. “This is not accused the BJP of “wasting Congress,” she said. On democracy. When the public drinking water” to clean roads Congress’ promise to give Rs protests or demands its rights, in Banda, an arid town in 72,000 every year to the poor, those in power should be happy Uttar Pradesh’s Bundelkhand Priyanka said, “It is the BJP lead- as the public is saying some- region. Priyanka’s attack on ers who are spreading lies that thing,” she added. Modi and the BJP came a day our NYAY scheme is a jumla. After the Fatehpur rally, ahead of the Prime Minister’s We have worked on it and my Priyanka also took out a road- visit to Banda on Thursday. brother Rahul Gandhi is com- Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra meets her supporters during an show in Rath area of Mahoba in “Water from tankers was mitted to fulfilling the promise.” election campaign in Fatehpur district on Wednesday PTI Hamirpur Lok Sabha con- being used to clean roads to wel- Priyanka did not spare the stituency. It witnessed a huge come our Pradhan Prachar Prime Minister for his interview rich could afford ‘chowkidars’. redress them. Do not to go for gathering and people threw Mantri (chief publicity minister). to Bollywood actor Akshay She appealed the voters to a person who speaks lies and petals at Priyanka and raised slo- This is happening at a time Kumar, saying, ‘’Now the PM is help her and her party candi- does not work for you,” the gans in her support. when the entire Bundelkhand, only interested in giving inter- dates to end the politics of ‘divi- Congress leader said. “The real- Meanwhile, a woman police men and women living there, views to big actors, to showcase siveness and negativity’ and ity of the BJP’s politics is that constable was injured when she school-going children, crops, how big he is.’’ teach the BJP a lesson in the Lok farmers, youth, women and came under the wheel of a SUV birds and animals are facing the Reiterating her allegation Sabha election. workers feel exploited, so wake on which Priyanka was taking spectre of drought,” Priyanka that the Prime Minister did not “Change the government up. Once you are awake, these out the roadshow in the city. tweeted. “Is he a ‘chowkidar’ visit any village of his Varanasi not only for your needs, but for people will not be able to destroy Constable Khushnama Bano (watchman) or a ‘shahenshah’ parliamentary constituency, your future generations and the country,” she said. was removing the crowd near (emperor) coming from Delhi?” Priyanka said that Modi had no save the country as the country The Congress general sec- Parmand Chowk when sudden- asked the Congress leader in her concern for the poor in his con- is in danger. Remove the poli- retary accused the BJP of trying ly the SUV hit her on her leg. tweet. stituency. The Congress leader tics of divisiveness and negativ- to weaken democracy and The constable posted at Local Later, addressing a poll rally said though the Prime Minister ity, and usher in politics which claimed that the people in Uttar Intelligence unit(LIU) was in Khaga town of Fatehpur, called himself a ‘chowkidar’, speaks about you, your griev- Pradesh had told her that they rushed to the district hospital Priyanka attacked Modi for everybody knew that only the ances and makes efforts to were beaten up for raising their with a fractured leg. Warden, head warden of Baghpat distt jail sacked

PNS n LUCKNOW before Munna Bajrangi was to be taken to a Baghpat court to n the recommendation of appear in a case related to Oa probe report, the state extortion from Bahujan Samaj government sacked jail warden Party’s former MLA Lokesh and head jail warden of Dikshit, he was shot dead Baghpat district jail where inside the jail by another jailed mobster Prem Prakash inmate. Bajrangi was involved Singh aka Munna Bajrangi was in over 40 cases of murder, loot, gunned down on the prison extortion and kidnapping. campus on July 9, 2018. Meanwhile, in Shamli, sub- The government action inspector Lavik Tyagi posted at came after jail superintendent Thana Bhawan police station, of Baghpat submitted his report was suspended for bigamy on on Tuesday. Wednesday. As per reports, jail warden District police chief Ajay Madhav Kumar and head jail Kumar Pandey said that the warden Ajendra Kumar were action was taken after Tyagi’s sacked. However, the govern- second wife submitted a com- ment is yet to take any action plaint in this regard. against the jailer and deputy The sub-inspector had jailer, who were also found married her around five years guilty in the probe. back and also had a child from On July 9, 2018, hours the second marriage.

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If crores of rupees owed by Iident Rahul Gandhi on Anil Ambani, Vijay Mallya, Wednesday promised a sepa- Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi rate budget for farmers. can be waived, then `3,60,000 Addressing poll meetings crore for five crore families can in support of party candidates also be afforded under the in Lakhimpur Kheri and NYAY,” Rahul reasoned in a bid Unnao, Rahul said, “We will to allay fears about the scheme’s present a general budget and feasibility. He also promised the another budget for farmers so youths that if the Congress was that there is no harassment of voted to power, the Centre the farmers. When a farmer is would fill up 22 lakh govern- unable to repay `20,000 of ment vacancies within a year of bank, he is put in jail and this assuming office, besides is depressing. Farmers’ budget employing 10 lakh youths in will end such atrocities and panchayats. Raising the issue of they will live their lives hon- stray cattle in UP, he said, ourably.” The Congress chief “The Modi government has said that Prime Minister made every farmer ‘chowkidar’ Narendra Modi had ditched the of their crops and he (PM) poor people of the country by himself has become the not fulfilling the promise to ‘chowkidar’ of Ambani.” School children form a human chain to spread awareness among voters in Lucknow on Wednesday Pioneer deposit `15 lakh each in the Earlier, Congress general accounts of all citizens. secretary and west UP in- “We have promised to give the scenario across the country (better days), two crore jobs, charge Jyotiraditya Scindia Kaushal Kishore `72,000 yearly to around 25 was changing fast as now the `15 lakh in every bank account, made a scathing attack on the DM issues directives to polling parties, crore people of the country and people of Gujarat too were but none of them came true,” Modi and Yogi Adityanath holds chaupals, this promise will be fulfilled at raising the slogan of he said. Taking a jibe at Modi’s governments and accused them any cost,” he said. ‘Chowkidar chor hai’. ‘chowkidar’ slogan, Rahul of ignoring the farmers and awareness campaigns in full swing puts forth views The Congress president Launching a frontal attack alleged, “This chowkidar oblig- youths. “The Modi govern- Lucknow (PNS): District had to be present at the time of awareness among voters, a also claimed that demonetisa- at the Prime Minister, the ed 15 select people during his ment promised to reduce the Magistrate Kaushal Raj mock poll, during polling and human chain was formed by PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW tion had hit the country in a big Congress chief accused him of five-year term but told farmers input cost by half and double Sharma, who is also the district till after the polling is over. He over 15,000 students from over way and employment opportu- shielding the interest of “15 that cane-farming caused sugar the support price of crops, election officer, said that the said no polling agent would be 34 schools. The occasion also P Kaushal Kishore, who is nities had come down even as select people” and leaving (diabetes).” But, after five years, the cost has departure of polling parties changed after 3 pm. Sharma witnessed the presence of DM Mcanvassing for himself as the ruling party promised to farmers and the poor high and Raking up the Rafale issue, doubled while MSP has come would take place from Smriti said that on May 6 night, all the Kaushal Raj Sharma and CDO BJP’s candidate from provide jobs to two crore per- dry. Claiming that during his the Congress chief said, “Anil to half,” he said. Scindia also Upvan on May 5. He said the polling parties would deposit Manish Bansal. The human Mohanlalganj, is conducting sons every year. This promise last visit to Kheri, Modi had Ambani, who never manufac- raised the issue of stray cattle, polling personnel were sup- their EVMs constituency-wise chain moved from DM resi- chaupals to put forth his views has proved to be a jumla, he assured farmers in UP that they tured an aeroplane, was award- mob lynching in the name of posed to be present at the at the strong room and after the dence via Hazratganj crossing, because he believes it is the best added. Raising the goods and would get their cane dues with- ed a `30,000-crore contract.” ‘gau-raksha’ and suicide by same place on that day. The videography was done, the Kalidas Marg crossing, Raj form of campaigning. services tax (GST) issue, Rahul in 14 days, the Congress chief Elaborating on his party’s farmers,” he said. The Congress polling will be held from 7 am room would be sealed. Bhawan crossing, Samta “Chaupal is the best way of said, “If my party comes to asked, “Has any assurance minimum income guarantee has fielded Zafar Ali Naqvi to 6 pm on May 6. Sharma said Meanwhile, in a pro- Moolak crossing, 1090 cross- campaigning as we visit a vil- power then traders will not come true in five years?” NYAY scheme, Rahul said, from Lakhimpur Kheri, Anu that all polling agents could col- gramme under Systematic ing, and Lohia Park before lage and meet some people have to go to any office (to “In 2014, Modi made a “The scheme was announced Tandon from Unnao and Atal lect their passes from respective Voters’ Education and Electoral culminating at the DM resi- from there and tell them to deposit tax) for the first three number of false assurances after due consultation with Shukla for the Nighasan assem- presiding officers. Participation (SVEEP) which dence. The total distance cov- convince others. I believe this years.” The Congress chief said including that of ‘achhe din’ economists and think-tanks. It bly bypoll. He said the polling agents was carried out to spread ered by the students was 15 km. is the best form of campaign- ing because when so many per- sons come to ask for votes, peo- ple get confused,” he added. He said that what was dif- ferent about his campaigning Gang fleecing SP using mgmt, strategy for campaign was the fact that he had not kept people on rent. “The peo- PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW a dominant issue. Hence we beat a person who had done ple are responding because can raise the query “Modiji good work. “It happens so eas- they have been given some- he Samajwadi Party is using mudda kya hai?” He is not talk- ily that it is surprising. thing under the prime minis- job-seekers Tmanagement and strategy ing about issues like unemploy- Personally I believe that the tership of Narendra Modi. as a part of its election cam- ment or distress of farmers. Samajwadi Party had done a There are people who had not paigning which they are carry- Why is he not talking about great amount of development received power connections ing out for the current Lok social division, harmony work in terms of various pro- during the past 72 years and busted; 7 held Sabha elections in the state cap- amongst caste division, jects. Yet another political party did not have toilets or houses ital. A former minister and gen- regional equations, demogra- which divided the people on which they later received. eral secretary of the Samajwadi phy and languages?” quipped the religious divide issue made Hence they came to meet me.” PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW duct exams and interviews Party, Abhishek Mishra, while Mishra. a mark. This was the time we When asked whether before issuing offer letters and talking to The Pioneer, said that Mishra said that they do a were fighting on the issue of weather was making an impact ith the arrest of seven appointment letters to the vic- strategy always played a key lot of analysis of the data which ‘Kaam Bolta Hai,’ he added. on his campaigning, he said Wpersons in Vikas Nagar, tims and charge hefty amounts role in the election campaign. the Prime Minister puts forth. On being asked that com- that he was carrying it out con- the Lucknow police claimed to (Rs 2-5 lakh) depending on the With a background in “We can take on that data ing from a background which tinuously. “When you settle have busted a gang fleecing posts. management, Mishra who is a which the Prime Minister is was of management he was down at a particular place then people in the name of provid- Their fraud was exposed part of the strategy team, said talking about. Most of the data dealing with hardcore politi- it takes a long time hence we ing jobs in railways on after two victims approached that politicking was an art and will not elicit response until it gies could involve the leakage no strategy by which you could cians with no academic back- are in a way carrying out the Wednesday. The gang was the police with fake appoint- there was also a science behind is of a strong kind. There are of the negative material at make people vote for you. “We ground then how was he able campaigning throughout the being run by a terminated rail- ment letters. The police worked it as well. “We are approaching some datas which will trigger strategic times. “Strategy is have examples almost every- to convince them, he said that day,” he said. When asked way employee, identified as on the case and nabbed the the issues in a very organised a very strong emotion. The always competitive strategy or where where the wife is voting they were fortunate to have about the feedback which he Sushil Kumar Sharma. The gang members, including the manner. We do an analysis of GDP is going down by three relative strategy. Competitive for a different person and the Akhilesh Yadav as a leader was getting, he said that the police recovered two forged mastermind, Sushil Kumar the issues which the people are per cent is a data which will not strategy is to look at the fact other members of the family who was very open to ideas. people were believing that it posting letters, two forged offer Sharma. talking about, the Prime show any response,” he said. where it is going and how I can are voting for someone else. When asked about the was a contest between Rahul letters, Rs 1 lakh as cash, a four- During investigation, it Minister is talking about and On being asked whether get an edge over that and rela- What can be done is that one strategy for this election for Gandhi and Narendra Modi as wheeler, 12 mobile phones, a surfaced that the mastermind the opposition is talking about. strategisation helped or not, he tive to the person and the con- can craft a message in such a which they were working, he prime minister. diary containing the record of had earlier been sent to jail for What are the topics which are said , if you look at the fact how text in which it is operating. manner where the people can said that strategies could not be Regarding any complaints money taken from the gullible stealing diesel and mobil oil getting attention and what is important strategy is I think it Certain persons understand it listen to it and you hope that singular and they were multi- which we were getting , he said persons, and several other doc- when he was posted as a class the word space which is going is 100 per cent important. far better than most of the peo- they do that. This is how things stranded. “We are trying to that these were of roads and uments. The cops also recov- IV employee at Railway Diesel along with it. If you do a word “Anything that is not dri- ple in the election scenario,” he work in a democratic system,” work on the basis of the devel- irrigation projects which had ered two ties (part of dress code Shed in Gonda. He was caught analysis of what the Prime ven by a strategy and married added. Regarding the impor- he said. He said that 100 per opment we have made and we been carried out from time to for railway employees in tick- by the Railway Protection Force Minister said then out of the to a structure will not win. I tance of being innovative, he cent of the success depended are trying to bring all the peo- time. He said that he was meet- et collection duty) which two (RPF) red-handed in 1990. He 1000 words which he is talking cannot comment on a stroke of said that information technol- on the way you strategised. ple together who have been ing people even when the of the accused used to wear to was terminated from the job about 30-40 words are devot- luck where some things work ogy had a huge reach and was He also admitted that more denied an opportunity and we members of his party were fob off gullible job-seekers. after a committee found the ed to national security and for a person,” he said. a perfect example of Samajwad. often than not an opponent are trying to work for them,” he carrying out a door-to-door Those arrested were iden- charges to be genuine. Rafale. The national security is He pointed out that strate- He admitted that there was with a good strategy could added. campaign. tified as Sushil Kumar Sharma However, Sharma did not look aka VK Singh (gang leader) of back after that. He formed a Gorakhpur, Ankit Katiyar of gang and started facilitating Kanpur, Lakhan Singh of recruitments in railways by Relatives protest at hospital Gwalior, Mithun Gautam of taking hefty huge amount of Bhind (MP), Arun of Muraina money from job-seekers. (MP), and Shrawan Yadav & “Sharma and his two aides Rajendra Paswan (both of (Sharwan Yadav and Rajendra after constable’s death Gorakhpur). The police said Paswan) were first sent to jail that the gang members owned in 2012 and then in 2017. up their crime and also dis- However, Sharma continued to PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW The cop was related to Abhishek’s treat- closed the modus operandi. dupe youths looking for jobs. ment a secret and broke the The police said the gang Due to his rapport with the eath of a constable, who diagnosed with news of his death only after members used to target job- serving railway employees/offi- Dwas deployed for the jaundice and was relatives assembled in the seekers and trap them by cers, Sharma successfully security of an election observ- shifted to the ICU. hospital in huge numbers and promising them jobs in rail- defrauded several persons even er, during treatment at a hos- His condition the administration came ways as clerks and ticket collec- after serving jail term on two pital kicked up a controversy improved to some under pressure,” she added tors. A victim of fraud was pre- occasions,” trans-Gomti ASP as family members alleged alleging. sented before Sushil Kumar Amit Kumar said. He added foul play and demanded an extent early The relatives created a Sharma, who used to pose as an that Sharma and his aides were FIR against the hospital owner Wednesday ruckus at the hospital for officer in railways. Sharma and nabbed near the mini-stadium and staff. Police registered a morning but he hours. A huge number of kin other members used to con- in Vikas Nagar. case in connection with death died around 11 am of the deceased thronged the due to negligence while fur- hospital after they came to ther investigations were know about Abhishek’s death. underway. However, no spe- was living at the staff quarters The irate mob held the hospi- New NR DRM takes charge cific name was mentioned in in Reserve Police Lines, tal doctors and staff responsi- Lucknow (PNS): Senior the FIR. Lucknow,” he said. ble for death of the victim and professor (Logistic and IT) at As per reports, constable Preeti Singh alleged that demanded registration of an Indian Railways Institute of Abhishek Singh (30) of her husband died due to neg- FIR in the case. Seeing the Transport Management Kanpur was admitted to ligence on the part of the hos- crowd swell, the hospital Governor exercised his right to vote through postal ballot at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday Pioneer (IRITM), Sanjay Tripathi was Charak Hospital in pital officials and staff. administration called the appointed as the Divisional Thakurganj police station area “Abhishek was admitted to the police. It was only after the Railway Manager (DRM) of on Tuesday. “He was diag- hospital on Tuesday but we cops assured the irate group FIRE BREAKS OUT Northern Railway’s Lucknow nosed with jaundice and was were not informed about his that a case would be registered AT RESTAURANT division on Wednesday. He shifted to the ICU. His condi- condition and also not that the protesters dispersed. Lucknow (PNS): A fire took over from Satish Kumar. Sanjay Tripathi (left) takes over the tion improved to some extent allowed to meet him. The broke out at a restaurant in a Senior divisional commercial charge of NR’s Lucknow division early Wednesday morning but doctors who had examined SUICIDE three-storey commercial com- manager Jagtosh Shukla said DRM from Satish Kumar he died around 11 am,” a Abhishek said he was suffer- A youth (19) was found plex in Rajajipuram on Tripathi, a post-graduate in police spokesman said while ing from jaundice. Early on hanging at his house on Wednesday evening. A chef Chemistry, joined the Indian ger traffic manager in sharing the findings of inves- Wednesday morning, we were Wednesday. Manish Rawat of was preparing dosa when the Railway Transport Services in Allahabad. In his maiden tigation. He said the police told that his condition was Madiaon was found hanging fire broke out and engulfed the 1990 and served in different address to railway officials, registered a case under improving but was declared from the ceiling with a dupat- kitchen. The fire spread in no capacities, including as Kumbh Tripathi said his priority would Section 304A of IPC after dead around 11 am,” Preeti ta tied around his neck. Police time and people started run- Mela Adhikari in 2013, and be to ensure punctuality of constable’s wife Preeti Singh said. She alleged that the doc- said Manish worked as a ning helter-skelter. Fire tenders Deputy Railway Safety trains besides safety and pas- lodged a complaint. “Abhishek tors and hospital staff misbe- labourer. The body was sent for reached the place and the Commissioner in Lucknow. senger amenities in no uncer- got married to Preeti of haved her and other atten- autopsy and further investiga- flames were doused after hec- He also served as chief passen- tain terms. Unnao three years ago and dants. “They kept everything tions were started. tic efforts. LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 city 04 ‘LMRC committed to safety, security of commuters’

PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW ton to apply emergency brakes,” an official said. ince the commencement of The passengers are also Scommercial operations on being informed not to step the entire North-South corri- beyond the yellow line marked dor from CCS Airport to on the platform area at desig- Munshipulia, Lucknow Metro nated places as it can prove Rail Corporation (LMRC) is dangerous. “Passengers are leaving no stone unturned in advised to maintain a safe dis- making people aware about the tance from the yellow line safe and convenient use of until a train arrives and the Metro for daily commute. doors open. This is to ensure Various awareness drives and lators and automatic fare col- any person accidentally fell on that no passenger falls on the campaigns are being conduct- lection gates. “Through various the track, the co-passengers tracks by losing balance. It also ed in schools, colleges and advisories issued from time to must immediately inform the advisable to let the passengers other institutes to promote time, passengers get to know security personnel who would inside de-board first. A dedi- optimum use of Metro. how to board the train safely press the emergency button to cated security team is always A senior LMRC official and not to cross the yellow line stop the train. “In case, the vigilant to ensure that no pas- said commuter safety and on the platform while waiting train is approaching and there senger crosses the yellow line security had been the top- to board a train. There are con- is no time to inform the secu- while waiting for the train. most priority and every possi- tinuous public announcements rity personnel, co-passengers With the co-operation of peo- ble step was being taken to both inside the trains and at can themselves break the glass ple, LMRC aims to provide a make the passengers aware stations to guide the com- of the emergency tripping sys- safe and a barrier-free travel about do’s and don’ts for using muters,” he added. tem installed at both ends of experience to all,” the official Girls riding two-wheelers without wearing helmets were stopped by police during a vehicle checking drive at Hazratganj public utilities like lifts, esca- LMRC officials said that if the platform and press the but- said. crossing on Wednesday Pioneer CITYBRIEFS Modern DNA lab pitals have started to use the include chairperson Madhuri opment of tribal youth of UP, new state of art IV solutions. Halwasiya, senior vice-chair- which is being organised from person Puja Garg, vice-chairper- April 23 to 26 at Biotech Park inaugurated at BSIP THEFT son Aarushi Tandon, secretary in Lucknow. Biotech Park CEO Thieves targeted a house in Devanshi Seth, and treasurer Pramod Tandon said 60 Tharu PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW Asia’s earliest bamboo fossil Krishna Nagar and decamped Deepali Garg. The walk of (tribal) students from Eklavya culms (about 25 million years with cash and jewellery. The change featured traditional Model Residential School in modern DNA lab was old) from Assam. Earlier, it was house owner lodged a com- Indian clothing by prominent Saunaha (Lakhimpur Kheri) Ainaugurated at BSIP believed that the Asian bam- plaint on Wednesday after he fashion designers. were currently undergoing recently. BSIP scientist Niraj boos evolved in the Northern returned home on Tuesday training in tissue culture and Rai, who is incharge of the lab, Hemisphere and they most night and found his house TRAINING PROGRAMME vermicomposting. The training said it was in combination of likely came from Europe. “The burgled. Reports said Anil National Academy of programme is aimed at devel- Ancient DNA Lab, the first of discovery of these fossils has Kumar Dubey of Sindhu Nagar Sciences, India (NASI), spon- oping and fostering entrepre- its kind in India. changed the theory of HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED and surgical site infection (SSI) along with his family had gone sored a training programme on neurial skills in tribal youths “We can extract and gener- Northern Hemisphere origin of INFECTION which can take a serious form to Deputy Kheda locality in skill and entrepreneurial devel- for self-employment. ate DNA profiles from several Asian bamboos. These fossils Lack of hygiene in hospi- if not identified and attended Para following the death of a thousand-year-old human and are the direct evidence suggest tals or use of low grade med- to immediately,” said Dr relative on April 19. “I returned animal bone remains. The aim that the Asian bamboos ical products/consumables, Areena Hoda Siddiqui, consul- home on Tuesday night and is to understand the human evolved in the Southern especially in critical units, may tant (Microbiology) at Sahara found the house burgled,” he migration in South Asia using Hemisphere and not in the imperil the lives of patients Hospital, Lucknow. Patients told the police. DNA of modern human pop- Northern Hemisphere. These already fighting diseases. “It is going through invasive proce- ulation as well as population fossils also show that the Asian not new that a patient admit- dures and surgeries are more FICCI FLO groups whose skeletal are bamboos, which are nowadays ted in the hospital develops prone to such infections. Use The Lucknow chapter of remains often discovered from found in warm as well as cool serious hospital-acquired of IV to administer drugs, FICCI Ladies Organisation host- archaeological sites,” he said. environment, evolved in warm infection (HAI) caused by blood or glucose and catheter ed its change of guard ceremo- The lab will also accept and humid climate. The inde- viral, bacterial, or fungal associated infections are com- ny at a city hotel on Wednesday. tough samples like burnt body pendent DNA study on mod- pathogens; the most common mon in the hospitals. To pre- The event also marked the divi- remains and traces of humans ern Asian bamboos also sug- types are bloodstream infec- vent infections arising out of sion of the chapter into two sep- to solve forensic cases. gested that the Asian bamboos tion (BSI), pneumonia eg, ven- administering medicines arate chapters for Lucknow and Meanwhile, BSIP scientists evolved in the Southern tilator-associated pneumonia, through IV, some finest of Kanpur. The new office-bear- RC Mehrotra and Gaurav Hemisphere,” the scientists urinary tract infection (UTI), medical institutions and hos- ers of the Lucknow chapter 155th Founder’s Day celebrations at Allahabad Bank in Lucknow on Wednesday Srivastava recently discovered pointed out. SCHOOLSCAN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

WIFE SMOTHERED... ed bail... wrong forum has even if a person, who is attack on the Chief Minister (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. “On April 16, nobody tried been chosen,” the judge said. Member of Parliament or State saying, “Didi’s sun in Bengal is “My mistake was when the to wake Rohit because he suf- Incidentally, a petition seeking legislature is convicted, dis- setting,” which can be proved atrocities act was changed, I fered from insomnia (sleep cancellation of Sadhvi Pragya’s qualification will not take effect by the trend in the first three was not deaf and dumb in the disorder). After he failed to get bail is pending before the if appeal or revision is filed round of polling. “Didi’s tem- BJP. If one stays deaf and dumb up, one of his servants went Supreme Court. Bilal, whose against the conviction within per is going out of control as she in the BJP, that person can also into his room around 4 pm, son had been killed in the 2008 90 days or if the conviction is has understood the trend in the be made the PM by them,” he and saw him lying on bed Malegaon blasts, had filed an stayed by the Court,” Maggu three phases. And so she has said. Udit had courted controver- with a nosebleed,” said the intervention application in the said, in his reply filed on started attacking the central sy a few weeks ago after alleged- Additional CP. Rohit’s mother Special Court last week, seek- behalf of Sadhvi Pragya. forces and the Election ly being caught in a sting done PRIZE DISTRIBUTION Ujjwala Tiwari was at Max ing a direction to restrain When the issue of cancel- Commission,” Modi said on several MPs, which purport- A prize distribution programme was organised at St Joseph Hospital for treatment when Sadhvi Pragya, who has been lation came up before court, reminding how “Mamata edly showed lawmakers accept- Inter College in Thakurganj on Wednesday to celebrate World she received a call from home nominated as its candidate, Sadhvi Pragya’s lawyer JP Banerjee used to demand impo- ing use of black money for con- Earth Day. The students were awarded prizes in various cate- that he was unwell. She then from contesting the Lok Sabha Mishra said that Thakur got sition of President’s Rule in testing polls. gories. Prabhat Shukla was awarded first prize for declamation took an ambulance that polls from Bhopal, where she bail on merit along with med- 2009 and before to remove the while Arifa Khan for drawing competition. For the best model, brought Rohit to the hospital. is taking on senior Congress ical grounds. He added that she communist Government.” SC ROPES IN CBI... Kushagra Dwivedi was chosen for the first prize. Managing Rohit’s mother on Sunday had leader Digvijay Singh. is contesting the poll, attend- Now after seeing the TMC “My submission is that let directors of the school Rajesh Agrawal and Seema Agrawal alleged that Apoorva and her Billal had opposed the ing meetings and campaigning, rule it seemed that the “this is a special investigation team congratulated the students while principal Gracious T Joseph family were money-minded move by Sadhvi Pragya, one of but a doctor was always present a worse Government than that (SIT) be constituted under the extended gratitude to the teachers for organising the programme. and wanted to acquire the the key accused in the case, to with her round the clock. of the Left Front,” Modi said supervision of this court. The family property. She had earli- contest the Lok Sabha polls on demanding vote in the name of truth must come out in the YELLOW DAY er said the couple had started the ground that she had defied MAMATA SENDS... national pride, security, end of investigation monitored by the A welcome having fights right from the the court order, granting her Twinkle was quick to terrorism and goonda raj par- court. This will inspire confi- party was organ- first day of marriage. “conditional bail”. He stated respond to the quote from the ticularly in Bengal as also a log- dence,” Mehta said. ised by the students The judge also directed that Sadhvi Pragya had been interview shared on the BJP’s ical conclusion of the chit fund Venugopal also supported of KG for the tiny- that the accused will be med- granted bail after considering official Twitter account. probe. Mehta’s submission and said a tots of Nursery at ically examined as per rules and her failing ‘health.’ “I have a rather positive thorough enquiry should be both the branches allowed her lawyer to be pre- “Sadhvi got bail on health way of looking at this — Not UDIT RAJ QUITS... conducted in the matter. of The Lucknow Public Collegiate. On the occasion of ‘Yellow sent with her during interroga- grounds but now she is clear- only is the Prime Minister He did it when there was a However, Justice Mishra said Day’, the students came to school dressed in yellow and also tion and serve a copy of FIR. ly healthy enough to fight aware that I exist but he actu- rumour that the nomination this is a “sensitive issue” and CJI carrying yellow balloons with them. The school campus was Police told the court that they elections in the crippling sum- ally reads my work,” she tweet- papers of singer Hans Raj Hans, Gogoi has also taken action in tastefully decked-up in yellow as well. want to find out more clues mer heat which means she has ed. The Prime Minister also whom the BJP had fielded from the matter. “This action has related to this case and ruled misguided the court,” Billal had recalled meeting Twinkle’s that seat, were incomplete. been taken by the CJI for the CMS STUDENT EXCELS out the possibility of any other stated in his plea. “Sadhvi is not maternal grandfather, entrepre- However, Udit changed his track first time in the history of Kashvi Paul, a class VI student of City suspect. The lawyer appearing attending hearing of the court neur Chunnibhai Kapadia. again and joined the Congress on India. This was happening Montessori School, Kanpur Road, performed well for Shukla opposed the plea for on the pretext that she is Twinkle, a newspaper colum- Wednesday but not before her around in the past also but no in the National English Indian Talent Olympiad custody saying she has cooper- unwell and she is a breast can- nist, is the author of books such hurled a volley of accusations on CJI had the courage to do (NEITO) bringing laurels to the institution. In the ated throughout the investiga- cer patient, but on the contrary as “Mrs Funnybones” and “The the BJP. Udit met Rahul Gandhi this,” he said, adding that the second level of olympiad, she was declared the tion. Rohit joined the BJP she has been seen participating Legend of Lakshmi Prasad”. at his residence on Wednesday CJI is taking the action “with- national topper after she attained the first rank. ahead of the 2017 Uttarakhand in various programs and giv- and addressed the media in the out any fear”. Assembly polls and recently ing objectionable and instigat- YES I SEND... company of senior Congress The Bench said full protec- indicated that he could join the ing speeches since her release CPI(M) central committee leaders KC Venugopal, Sheila tion should be given to Bains Congress. In 2012, ND Tiwari, from jail,” Bilal had said. member Sujan Chakrabarty Dikshit and Randeep Surjewala as the court doesn’t want evi- who had quit as Andhra In its four-page reply filed asked whether Banerjee had at the its headquarters. The party dence to be destroyed or com- Pradesh Governor after a pur- before the special court sent same kind of gifts to other took to Twitter on Wednesday to promised. At the fag end of the ported video of his sexual through special public prose- politicians like Rahul Gandhi or welcome Udit. “Congress hearing, Bains told the court escapade was leaked, was cutor Avinash Rasal, the NIA any other party. “She sends it to President @RahulGandhi wel- that he has some more very forced to give samples of his told the court that it had not Modi only as she sent him a comes Shri Udit Raj into the important and very critical DNA for a paternity test after found sufficient evidence to bouquet even after Gujarat riots Congress,” it said on Twitter. piece of evidence related to the warnings by the Delhi High prosecute Thakur in the 2008 when he became the Chief Congress spokesman mater and he be allowed to file Court. In 2014, ND Tiwari Malegaon blasts. The NIA had Minister for the second time Surjewala lauded Udit for being an additional affidavit. The finally accepted Rohit as his also stated in its reply that it because she knows who is her the ‘voice of Dalits and the Bench allowed the request of son, putting an end to a pro- had no jurisdiction in the mat- real ally against the Left force,” oppressed’ and attacked the Bains and said, “It should be longed legal battle on the issue. ter and that it was for the he said. Banerjee who subse- Narendra Modi Government, handwritten and not typed.” Election Commission to quently walked a huge road alleging that large-scale atrocities Bains had filed an affidavit NIA COURT REJECTS... decide. In her reply to Bilal’s show at Burdwan said “those were committed against the following the unprecedented It may be recalled that an intervention application filed who think that they can Dalits under the BJP rule. “I hearing on Saturday during improvised explosive kept through lawyer Prashant demoralize Mamata Banerjee wanted to join the Congress for which Justice Gogoi had said that under the seat of a LML Maggu, Sadhvi Pragya had by spreading canards are fools a long time and Rahul Gandhi some “bigger force” was behind Freedom motor-bicycle had urged the court to dismiss the of the first order. The election knows this. I dont lie. If BJP the controversy as they wanted exploded between Bhikku plea seeking a bar on her con- results will only show that. would have given me a ticket to “deactivate” the CJI’s office and Chowk and Anjuman Chowk, testing the Lok Sabha polls on Banerjee had for the first time from there (northwest), I would he would not stoop too low even near Noorani Masjid, at the ground that “pendency of in the past 8-9 years been have fought from there. But to deny these allegations. The Malegaon in north cases is no bar to contesting leading road shows of such because of this (not being given hearing on April 20 in the case, Maharashtra, on the night of elections”. “There is no provi- magnitude. Earlier she did ticket), a big thing has come out titled as a matter of “great September 29, 2008, leaving six sion in the Representation of road shows in Siliguri, before the people that how anti- public importance touching persons dead and injuring 101 Peoples’ Act, 1951 which dis- Krishnagar. The Prime Dalit, the BJP is,” Udit said. He upon the independence of judi- others. During Wednesday’s qualifies the candidate from Minister who was addressing went to say the BJP did not give ciary”, was held after stories hearing, Judge Padalkar also contesting the election, if crim- two rallies at Birbhum and him a ticket as he had spoken out were published on some news noted that his court was not a inal case is pending against Ranaghat also seized the in support of the Dalits who were portals about the sexual harass- proper forum to contest the him/her”, Maggu told the “sweet-and-kurta” stick from protesting last year against the ment allegations levelled by a bail granted to Sadhvi Pragya. court. “The sub-section 4 of the Leftists’ hand even as he alleged dilution of the Scheduled former employee of the apex “This court has not grant- Section 8 of the Act states that doubled the decibel of his Caste and Scheduled Tribe court against the CJI. 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Sonia authorised to take Nakul Nath richest candidate of MP IN SHORT CONG MOCKS BJP ON FALSE Kamal Nath’s son holds major par- REPORT OF PRESS MEET call on Priyanka vs Modi ties, 25(44%) New Delhi: The Congress on out of 57 Wednesday used BJP’s denial of over `600-cr assets candidates media reports of Prime Minister DEEPAK KUMAR JHA n from BJP, Narendra Modi holding a Press NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI Chittoragarh and Baban Thoke 18(32%) out conference in Varanasi to take a of Mumbai North East have of 57 candi- dig at him saying, “Tum se na ho ith Congress general sec- ith total assets worth declared total assets worth of dates from payega (you will not be able to Wretary Priyanka Gandhi Wmore than `660 crore, `500, `786 and `1100 respec- Congress, do it)”. After media reports insistent on contesting the Madhya Pradesh Chief tively. 11(20%) out claimed that Prime Minister Parliamentary polls against Minister Kamal Nath’s son These candidates have not of 54 candi- Modi would hold a Press Prime Minister Narendra Modi Nakul Nath is the richest can- given details of their assets. dates from conference on April 26 in from Varanasi, the party has didate of the fourth phase of There are 306(33%) candidates BSP, Varanasi, the BJP clarified that authorised UPA chairperson polls that will be held on April who have assets worth Rs. one 12(57%) out there is no presser scheduled Sonia Gandhi to take a final call 29. Nakul is contesting from crore and more. Among the of 21 candi- either on Thursday or Friday. on the issue. MP’s Chhindwara major parties 50(88%) out of 57 dates The decision was taken in Parliamentary seat, represent- candidates from Congress, analysed LOCS ISSUED TO BHUSHAN a meeting on Tuesday night ed by Kamal Nath for nine 50(88%) out of 57 candidates from SHS, STEEL CHAIRMAN, WIFE attended by Congress president terms. from BJP, 20(37%) out of 54 and 60(17%) New Delhi: The CBI has issued Rahul Gandhi, party’s general the party has to decide the can- her advise will decide the fate He is followed by Sanjay candidates from BSP, 13(62%) criminal cases. The ADR also out of 345 independent candi- Look Out Circulars (LOCs) secretary in-charge of Eastern didature during the next cou- of Varanasi Lok Sabha,” said a Sushil Bhonsle of Vanchit out of 21 candidates from says four candidates are facing dates have declared criminal against chairman of Bhushan UP Priyanka, senior party lead- ple of days. top leader privy to the meeting Bahujan Aagadhi party, con- SHS and 8(80%) out of 10 charges of kidnapping such cases against themselves. Power and Steel Limited Sanjay ers KC Venugopal, Ahmed A senior leader in the which discussed. testing from Mumbai South candidates from SP have kidnapping for ransom (IPC “Among the major parties, Singhal and his wife Aarti, who Patel and others where the meeting, sources said, recalled Priyanka is understood to Central seat, with total assets declared assets worth more Section-364A), kidnapping 20(35%) out of 57 candidates is also vice chairman of the Gandhi scion was taking stock that late Prime Minister Rajiv have conveyed that a win or worth of `125 crore. BJP’s than `1 crore. (IPC Section-363), Kidnapping from BJP, 9(16%) out of 57 company, in connection with of the prospect of three phase Gandhi had once regretted loss does not matter to her but Anurag Sharma who is con- As per ADR report, as or abducting with an intent candidates from Congress, bank loan fraud worth over poll ending April 23. about roping in Bollywood it has to be an exercise to res- testing from Jhansi is the third many as 24 candidates out of secretly and wrongfully confine 10(19%) out of 54 candidates `2,348 crore, sources said. The AICC sources said when star Amitabh Bachchan, who urrect the grand old party in position having assets worth of 928 contestants, who are con- person (IPC Section-365), from BSP, 9(43%) out of 21 LOCs have been opened recently the deliberations over Varanasi successfully defeated one of the Hindi heartland which has `124 crore. testing during the fourth phase against them. candidates analysed from SHS, to prevent any attempt by the candidate was initiated, tallest leaders of his time, only two Lok Sabha MPs of the According to the ADR of polling, are facing attempt to The report further says 21 and 45(13%) out of 345 inde- accused persons to flee from the Priyanka reportedly expressed Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, 80 from Uttar Pradesh in the (Association for Democratic murder charges in the court. candidates have declared cases pendent candidates have country. A lookout circular is a her keen interest to take heads in 1984. Parliament. Reforms), three Independent Five candidates have declared related to crime against women declared serious criminal cases letter used by authorities to keep on with Modi who is all sched- “Retrospectively there has “I have said this repeated- candidates-Priyanka Shirole cases related to murder (IPC such as assault or criminal against themselves. Besides, a tab on an individual wanted in uled to file his nominations been no big contest during the ly that I will do what the party and Vithal Natha Chavan, both section 302 ) and 12 have been force to woman with intent to 37 out of 71 constituencies are major criminal cases. In the from the seat which he repre- times of Jawahar Lal Nehru, asks me to do. Am ready to of them from Nashik and convicted cases against them. outrage her modesty (IPC red alert constituencies. Red wake of the LOCs, the sented in the current Lok Ram Manohar Lohia, Jay fight from Varanasi if Rahul ask Premlata Banshiwal from Tonk The ADR also says 210 Section-354), husband or rela- alert constituencies are those Immigration authorities at all Sabha. Prakash Narayan, Indira me to do so,” Priyanka replied Sawai Madhopur have declared (about 23%) candidates in the tive of husband of a woman constituencies where 3 or more airports and other entry-exit Though Priyanka has been Gandhi or . to media when asked last on zero assets in their affidavit fray have criminal cases against subjecting her to cruelty (IPC contesting candidates have points across the country will making statements regularly It is a sort of convention. It still the issue. while Prince Kumar of their names. Of them, Section-498A),” the ADR said. declared criminal cases against have to inform the CBI if Singhal about her desire to contest the exists barring a couple of exam- Priyanka was appointed Jhalawar Baran, Shamshudin of 158(17%) have declared serious The ADR says among the themselves,” it said. and his wife attempt to leave the Lok Sabha elections, Rahul ple slike taking General Secretary incharge if country. himself is learnt to be precari- on Sonia Gandhi once. Rahul East UP comprising of 40 seats ous about fielding his sibling Gandhi has given a second and has been campaigning in 25 SCHOOLS TAKE PART against a heavyweight for the thought to Priyanka’s idea and the region which also includes IN 2-DAY WWF FEST first time. The last date of thus has thought it wise to send Rahul’s Parliamentary con- Cong takes dig at PM Modi’s biopic New Delhi: Over 150 students nominations for the last phase the matter to Sonia’s court. She stituency Amethi and Sonia’s from 25 schools across the of May 19 polls is April 29 and is an astute politician and only seat Rae Bareli. country participated at the two- PM, says seems like day annual ‘Ek Prithvi Panda will tilt electoral Fest’, that included a leadership workshop for the students who ` also displayed and presented ED attaches over 40cr ‘failed politician’ their yearlong efforts to learn balance: EC to SC about their environment and take ers and the poor, is now trying steps to protect it, according to a to become a better actor than statement here by the WWF- assets of Alagiri’s son Akshay Kumar ji.” India, the organizer of the event. “It seems a failed politician who is about to be rejected on ENDS LESS HARMFUL The agency has THAN CIGARETTES: STUDY attached land, May 23, 2019, is looking for an alternative employment avenue New Delhi: A study conducted buildings in Madurai, in Bollywood, but I don’t think by Indian experts in North- Chennai and fixed so, a failed politician like Modi Eastern Hill University, Shillong, deposits totalling to ji will be a successful actor in and Assam University, Silchar `40.34 crore of Bollywood. Akshay Kumar will has after systematic review of Olympus Granites Pvt. remain Akshay Kumar,” he 299 published scientific literature Ltd. and others under told reporters. has concluded that Electronic Prevention of Money To another question on Nicotine Delivery Systems Laundering Act, 2002 the interview, Surjewala said PTI n NEW DELHI ‘there are several scenes (ENDS) are much less harmful PNS n DELHI Prime Minister Modi is trying depicting a major opposition than cigarettes. Authored by (PMLA) in the illegal Prof. R N Sharan (North-Eastern granite mining case to “become a better actor than he biopic on Prime Minister party as corrupt and showing he Congress on Wednesday Akshay Kumar but he has TNarendra Modi is a “hagiog- them in poor light. Their leaders Hill University) and Dr revealed that the company and Ttook a dig at Prime again failed miserably like he raphy”, which treats the subject have been depicted in such a Sambuddha Das (Assam its promoters have committed Minister Narendra Modi over has failed India”. with undue reverence, and its manner that their identification is University) among others, the a scheduled offence and his interview to actor Akshay Asked about Modi’s public screening during poll clear and obvious to the viewers’ study is published in the Indian PNS n NEW DELHI activities in the adjacent derived proceeds of crime by Kumar saying it seems a “failed remarks in the interview that campaign will “tilt the electoral Journal of Clinical Practice TAMIN leased land and there- indulging in the illegal quar- politician” who is about to be other prime ministers left early, balance”, the ed in such a manner that their (IJCP). It has compared the he Enforcement by causing wrongful loss to the rying and the trade proceeds of rejected by the people on May but he works till 11 PM, ElectionCommission (EC) has identification is clear and obvious toxicities of nicotine, other TDirectorate on Wednesday Government and correspond- the company were further 23 - when the Lok Sabha elec- Surjewala asked if he used to told the Supreme Court while to the viewers.” chemicals, and metal ions attacheed 25 moveable and ing wrongful gain to them- relentlessly incubated resulting tion results come-is looking for work in the Prime Minister’s opposing the release of the It said that the biopic was produced during cigarette immoveable assets worth over selves, the agency alleged. in further accruals of proceeds an alternative employment Office or he used to do PM’s movie starring Vivek Oberoi more than a biography and was smoking and ENDS vaping, and `40 crore belonging to the son The ED initiated the probe of crime, all of which were avenue in Bollywood. scheduling. Surjewala alleged before the polls end on May 19. a “hagiography” (which treats the to evaluate the health and safety of expelled DMK leader MK under PMLA against Olympus camouflaged in the organisa- The Congress’s swipe at that the Prime Minister makes In its 20-page report sub- subject as saints and gives undue aspects of ENDS. Alagiri in connection with a Granites P Limited, Madurai to tional system as business earn- Modi came after channels a joke of everything. mitted to the apex court bench reverence) and the construct of money laundering case. identify the crime proceeds ings, the ED further said in the aired the Prime Minister’s “You looted the entire cur- headed by Chief Justice Ranjan the movie was “unabashedly ‘THE JOURNEY’ BY The agency has attached on the basis of FIR and charge statement. interview with the Bollywood rency of this country and were Gogoi on the film titled ‘PM uni-dimensional”, which puts an MANJIT RELEASED land, buildings in Madurai, sheet filed by Tamil Nadu The statement claimed that star, who described it as a clapping and laughing during Narendra Modi’, the poll panel individual on a higher pedestal New Delhi: ‘The Journey’ a Chennai and fixed deposits Police against the company, its these earning were gained out “candid and completely non demonetisation. Is the PM’s job said that the biopic “produces a through use of specific symbols, novel written by Manjit Ghoshal totalling to `40.34 crore of promoters and directors and of the illegal activity. political” chat. to make fun of people, make political environment where an slogans and scenes. released this week. Author Manjit Olympus Granites Pvt. Ltd. other individuals. Accordingly, 25 movable and Reacting to the interview, fun of institutions, make fun of individual acquired cult status” The report was submitted Ghoshal dedicated this book to and others under Prevention of The charge sheet discloses immovable properties were Congress spokesperson people whom the country feels and its public screening during after the apex court had on his son Abhishek Ghoshal whose Money Laundering Act, 2002 commission of various offences identified as part of crime pro- Randeep Surjewala said: proud of, or will he do some the period when model code of April 15 directed the EC to journey has just begun. The (PMLA) in the illegal granite including offences under the ceeds and the properties worth “Akshay Kumar ji is a great work also,” he said. conduct is in operation would re-examine its earlier order book is about three generations mining case, the ED said in a Indian Penal Code, Explosive of `40.34 crore were provi- actor and we like him. He is a In the interview, which favour a particular political and take an informed decision of a family spread over three statement. Substances Act, by the accused sionally attached under the very successful actor. An aimed to unveil “some lesser party. on banning pan-India the continents over a century of The company’s share hold- consequent to the illegal gran- provisions of PMLA. These unsuccessful politician who known facts” about Modi, the The EC said “there are sev- release of the biopic after watch- strife, turmoil, love, tragedy, ers S Nagarajan and Alagiri ite mining indulged by the include land and buildings in has decimated prime minister touched upon eral scenes depicting a major ing the full movie. The court separation and faith. The story Dhayanidhi along with other company and other accused. and around Madurai and India’s economy, who has various aspects of his child- opposition party as corrupt and had asked the poll panel to pro- starts in the jungles of North accused, criminally conspired persons. Chennai and a fixed deposit, it decimated India’s jobs, who has hood and his journey before he showing them in poor light. vide its report to the producer East region of India, during the and indulged in illegal mining Investigation under PMLA added. made life hell for India’s farm- came to power. Their leaders have been depict- of the movie. Second World War. ‘Cancer-afflicted kids deprived of vital drugs’ SC slams lawyer’s remarks against n ARCHANA JYOTI NEW DELHI ‘Mean availability of context. “When calculated essential anti-cancer using the lowest (and most- AG, warns he will be thrown out ndia may be the largest man- sold) generic price offered in medicines across all n Iufacturer of generic medi- hospitals and pharmacies pharmacies, the estimated cost PTI NEW DELHI cines in the world, but cancer- surveyed was less than the of chemotherapy medicines afflicted children, who are WHO’s target of 80%. Low needed for treating a 30 kg he Supreme Court warned among society’s most vulnera- child with standard risk a lawyer on Wednesday availability and poor ` ` T ble groups, remain a deprived affordability of anti-cancer leukaemia was 27,850 and that he will be “thrown out of lot as far as availability and essential medicines highlight 17,500 for early stage Hodgkin’s the court” after taking umbrage affordability of essential anti- the need to streamline public lymphoma, requiring 88 and 55 at his remarks that Attorney cancer drugs are concerned. sector and private sector days’ wages, respectively, for the General K K Venugopal was This has been pointed out medicine procurement and lowest paid government work- “personally targeting” him dur- by a new study published in the supply systems’ er,” said Ramandeep Arora, ing the hearing on his claims of British Medical Journal (BMJ) paediatric oncologist. “If the fixing and manipulation in the Global Health, which found sector retail pharmacies were curement and supply systems,” public-sector procurement patient/family is not offered top judiciary. that there is a lack of availabil- surveyed. said Neha Faruqui, principal prices, a patient would pay two any pharmacy discount and A special three-judge ity of essential anti-cancer The researchers used a author of the study from the times and 2.9 times for anti- had to buy the same medicines bench headed by Justice Arun drugs, in both public and pri- modified WHO/Health Action George Institute for Global cancer and non-cancer medi- at maximum retail price, they Mishra told advocate Utsav vate sector pharmacies even in International methodology to Health. cines in the private-sector. require an extra 12 days’ wages Singh Bains, who has filed an the national Capital , for treat- collect data on availability and Median prices were calcu- Therefore, initiatives to for both diseases,” he said. affidavit alleging “larger con- ing childhood cancer, so much price of 33 strength-specific lated by comparing consumer improve public-sector medi- “Government insurance spiracy” to frame Chief Justice so that it is much below the anti-cancer essential medicines prices with international refer- cines availability are needed, schemes and discount phar- of India Ranjan Gogoi, that World Health Organisation’s and four non-cancer essential ence prices. On an average, the the researchers said. macy initiatives should expand Venugopal is one of the most prescribed standards. medicines. Affordability was mean availability of essential “Availability is low in the the inclusion of essential anti- respected members of the bar personally. He is the most meant was that he should The study titled, ‘Evaluating calculated for the two most anti-cancer medicines in the capital city of India which can cancer medicines, as a way and he should also must respect respected member of the bar. respect the Attorney General. access to essential medicines for common cancers in India: survey hospitals and retail phar- be considered the best case sce- towards limiting the cata- him. We also learn from him.” “We, all of us, have so treating childhood cancers: a acute lymphoblastic leukaemia macies combined was 70%, in nario for access to anti-cancer strophic out-of-pocket expen- “You (Bains) must know “...Otherwise we will throw much respect for him. You are medicines availability, price and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. retail pharmacies it was 38%, in medicines. We don’t expect diture associated with cancer that we learn from him you out of the court,” Justice a young man and you should and affordability study in New “Mean availability of public hospital pharmacies 43% availability to be higher in treatment,” said Faruqui. (Venugopal). You must respect Nariman told the counsel, understand this,” Justice Mishra Delhi, India,’ was led by the essential anti-cancer medicines and in private hospital phar- other states,” said Rohina Joshi, Childhood cancer com- him,” the bench, also compris- adding, “he (Venugopal) is a said. George Institute for Global across all hospitals and phar- macies it was 71%. associate professor at prises almost 3-5 percent of the ing Justices R F Nariman and true gentleman”. “Do not take anything to Health in collaboration with the macies surveyed was less than The study found that only University of Sydney. total cancer cases in India. Deepak Gupta, told Bains. Minutes later, Bains said, your heart. What my lord University of Sydney, Cankids the WHO’s target of 80%. Low three anti-cancer essential Medicine prices were rela- According to the Indian cancer When Bains reiterated that “Since Justice Nariman said he (Justice Nariman) advised you India, Max Super Speciality availability and poor afford- medicines were available on the tively low in Delhi compared society, it is estimated that Venugopal was attacking him will throw me out, I myself opt is to be polite. He does not Hospital, and Boston University ability of anti-cancer essential Jan Aushadhi website. The with international reference about 50,000 children and ado- personally, an irked Justice to walk out of the court.” mean to throw you out (of the School of Public Health. Seven medicines highlight the need to prices of Jan Aushadhi prices prices. However, the cost of lescents ages 0 to 19 years will Nariman said, “You must not However, Justice Mishra court) really. Nobody is attack- hospitals — four public and streamline public sector and are much lower than retail chemotherapy medicines be diagnosed with cancer each have even an iota of doubt on tried to pacify Bains and said ing you. You are doing an three private — and 32 private- private sector medicine pro- pharmacies but compared to seems unaffordable in the local year in India. him. He never attacks anyone that what Justice Nariman important job,” he added. LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 06

‘BJP will win as nationalism PM Modi to poll hold Varanasi snippets has taken over casteism’ roadshow today BJP CONTESTING ON 437 SEATS, HIGHEST EVER Lucknow: The BJP will Lok Sabha seat. Khan had Varanasi: Prime Minister The BJP has fielded 437 candidates in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the form the next government with recently come under fire for his Narendra Modi will hold a highest number of seats the party has contested so far and perhaps majority as nationalism has underwear jibe at the BJP can- roadshow and take part in the for the first time more than its principal rival Congress. The BJP had taken over casteism in this didate. “The statements of Ganga ‘aarti’ on Thursday, a contested 427 seats in 2014 and won 282 of them, while the Lok Sabha election, former Khan caused damage to him day before he files his nomi- Congress had fielded candidates in 450 seats and bagged just 44. Samajwadi Party leader and only. Our daughters and sisters nation papers from this Uttar Political observers say the BJP contesting on more seats than the MP Amar Singh are to be respected,” Singh said Pradesh constituency, a party Congress as a result of its expansion across the country post 2014. said on Wednesday. In an inter- when asked about the chances functionary said. NO NATIONALIST PARTY LIKE CONG: HARDIK PATEL view to PTI, Singh also attacked of the actor-turned-politician The nomination on Friday the SP leadership, accusing to win the seat. will also see a show of strength Hardik Patel on Wednesday termed Congress the biggest nationalist party patriarch Mulayam Singh “Khan’s defeat will be like with several BJP allies, includ- party in the country and said several of its leaders have sacrificed Yadav of “doublespeak” and burning an effigy of Ravana. ing Shiv Sena’s Uddhav their lives for the nation. Addressing an election meeting here, Patel, ditching him. Every citizen of Rampur will Thackeray and Janata Dal- BJP national president Amit Shah being garlanded at an election campaign in who recently joined the Congress, also accused the BJP of trying to “The BJP will be able to give a befitting reply to this United’s Nitish Kumar, expect- Samastipur on Wednesday PTI “derive mileage” out of the bravado of the country’s armed forces, form majority government at man and his son who made ed to accompany Modi when while his party is contesting the elections on issues of education, the Centre as this time nation- comments terming the BJP he files the papers. health and farmers. alism has taken over casteism candidate as Anarkali,” Singh a The roadshow will begin at Shah accuses Opp of 1 BOOKED FOR OBJECTIONABLE POST ON PM’S MOTHER and the scenario has changed seats under Mulayam Singh bete noire of Khan said. Azam around 3 pm after the Prime in favour of Narendra Modi,” Yadav’s leadership. The seats Khan’s son Abdullah Khan has Minister garlands the statue of One person has been booked for allegedly making objectionable he said. Speaking about the dif- are coming down in each elec- recently said that “both Ali and Banaras Hindu University comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother on social ference between the 2014 and tion under Akhilesh Yadav’s Bajrang Bali are ours, but we founder Madan Mohan being soft on terror media, a senior police official said on Wednesday. The case was 2019 general elections, Singh leadership,” the MP said. don’t want Anarkali.” Malaviya, according to the registered at the Andheri police station a few days ago based on a complaint filed by Nitesh Tiwary (27), general secretary of Andheri told PTI over phone that there This time also the BJP will Anarkali, a famous cour- schedule available now. PTI n MUNGER/BEGUSARAI/ Shah alleged referring to for- unit of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BYJM), police said. was a ‘NaMo’ wave in 2014, but form government at the Centre tesan in Mughal emperor The procession will end at UJIYARPUR mer J&K Chief Minister Omar this time people will vote for as they are relying on nation- Akbar’s court, was known to about 7 pm at the Abdullahs controversial state- 4TH PHASE; 17 SEATS UP FOR GRABS IN MAHA him for the tremendous work alism to ensure victory,” he said. have had an affair with Akbar’s Dashashwamedh Ghat, the JP president Amit Shah on ment favoring restoration of the The fate of 323 candidates, including Union Minister Subhash he has done in the last five On his former colleague son Jehangir. As punishment, most prominent of Varanasi’s BWednesday tore into the office of Wazir-e-Azam. Bhamre, Congress nominees Milind Deora and Urmila Matondkar, years. “From medical treat- Mulayam Singh Yadav, Singh she was buried alive in a wall. ghats, where Modi will take Rahul Gandhi-led Congress With the surgical strikes will be decided in the fourth and final phase of polling in ment to LPG cylinders, elec- said, “He does doublespeak “The same took part in the evening prayers. and its allies accusing them of after Uri terror attack and the air Maharashtra covering 17 Lok Sabha constituencies on April 29. tricity, housing and electricity, and cannot be trusted. He Jaya Prada to Rampur and had On Friday, the PM will being soft on terror and of tac- strikes after Pulwama, India More than 3.11 crore voters, spread across the 17 Lok Sabha seats the BJP government has ditched both Shivpal and me sought vote for her. Was he not hold a meeting at 9 am with itly approving Kashmirs seces- found itself on par with the US located in North Maharashtra, Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and parts of worked in all areas and touched and sided with son Akhilesh.” aware that time about her BJP workers at a hotel in the sion from India. and Israel which are known to Western Maharashtra, are eligible to exercise their franchise. As the common man’s life,” said Singh said he did not leave Bollywood background? What cantonment area. He will then Shah also lambasted the act tough against terrorism. many as 33,314 polling stations are being set up in these Singh, who due to illness is not the SP but was “kicked out” he thinks about his own party offer prayers at the Kaal Congress for coming up with But the leaders of the Congress constituencies, where 323 candidates are in the poll field. Of the total actively campaigning. from it twice. Asked about his leader Jaya Bachchan, he Bhairav temple before leaving promises of scrapping the made faces as if a tragedy had 3,11,92,823 voters, 1,66,31,707 are male, 1,45,59,698 female and On being asked about SP- closeness with the BJP, he said, should tell,” Singh said. for the collectorate to file his Armed Forces Special Powers befallen on them. Their facial 1,418 from the third gender. BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh “I am not a member of the BJP. Jaya Bachchan is another papers, seeking re-election Act (AFSPA) and abolition of expressions resembled those of and the impact it would make, I also went to Rampur to cam- actor-turned-politician and from the Lok Sabha seat. sedition law in its poll mani- the Pakistanis. Were terrorists ASANSOL: PEOPLE WARY OF TALKING POLITICS OPENLY he said,”Mayawatiji (Bahujan paign for Modi and not (can- member in the Rajya Sabha Senior leaders from the festo and declared that such blown to smithereens by our If you don’t want to be identified as a sympathiser of a particular Samaj Party chief) is preaching didate) Jaya Prada.” from the SP. Singh alleged that BJP and other parties in the moves would be stoutly armed forces cousins of these political party, do what the people of Asansol do. They attend discipline to SP cadres. It only Jaya Prada has been pitted due to Muslim votes, Mulayam National Democratic Alliance opposed by the BJP even if it Opposition leaders, Shah asked. meetings called by every political party, and say it is the surest way signifies fall of the SP as a polit- by the BJP against SP leader Singh Yadav had given a free will accompany Modi to the was no longer in power. Let Rahul hear and let Lalu to keep away from being aligned to any one of them ahead of polls ical party.” “The SP had won 39 Azam Khan from the Rampur hand to Azam Khan. PTI collectorate. PTI The BJP chief was on a hear inside his prison cell, you marred by violence. Residents are wary of discussing their political whirlwind election tour of Bihar are free to do Ilu Ilu (a famous preference openly in Asansol, a metropolitan city and important coal- where he spoke at three back- Bollywood song of the 1990s trading centre in West Bengal. They say the atmosphere is not PM’s Balakot remark: EC to-back rallies at Munger, that abbreviated the expression conducive for such a discussion. Asansol has seen sporadic violence Decision on politicians invoking Armed Begusarai and Ujiyarpur in as I love you) with terrorists. But this election season, not new to West Bengal where panchayat polls seeks explanation from many Lok Sabha constituencies. at present Narendra Modi is the in May last year too were bloodied. In the run up to the Lok Sabha In Munger, BJP’s ally JD(U) Prime Minister and he is going election on April 29, the worst incident in Asansol happened in official for incorrect forces in campaigning soon: EC sources candidate Rajiv Ranjan Singh to assume power again. Even March when violence erupted during Ram Navami processions. Lallan, a close associate of when the BJP was no longer in Stones were pelted, bombs were hurled, vehicles and houses were entry on complaint PTI n NEW DELHI propaganda involving actions ister’s remarks in Latur, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is power, every worker of the set ablaze. “I go and sit in the front (during a political meeting) and of the armed forces. Maharashtra on April 9 urging in the fray. Union Minister party will oppose your designs ensure the local guy sees me. Then I leave. That’s how it is,” said a New Delhi: The Election he Election Commission “...Parties/candidates are young voters to cast ballot in the Giriraj Singh is trying his luck against AFSPA and sedition law. resident, a Left supporter who is unsure if he will vote in this Commission is examining Twill “soon” take a decision on advised that their campaign- name of heroes of Balakot air from Begusarai while at “Rahul Gandhi will not be situation. Prime Minister Narendra complaints regarding political ers/candidates should desist, as strike, Chandra Bhushan Kumar Ujiyarpur in Samastipur district able to do as he pleases in his Modi’s remarks urging youth leaders invoking armed forces in part of their election cam- had said, before taking a deci- state BJP president Nityanand lifetime. We will ensure that to vote in the name of those campaigns, highly-placed paigning, from indulging in any sion, the EC looks into the issue Rai is the NDA nominee. after him if another Gandhi who carried out Balakot air sources said on Wednesday. political propaganda involving in its “entirety”. When elections were being rises to power, he too does not strikes, but its grievance While the commission had activities of defence forces,” the Initially, he said, district held in Jammu & Kashmir, lead- play with national interests, redressal portal shows that asked Uttar Pradesh Chief commission said on March 19. authorities had sent only the ers of the National Conference Shah said evoking frenzied the complaint has been Minister Yogi Adityanath to be “Decision will be taken relevant paragraph of the PM’s which is a Congress ally came reactions from the crowds. “resolved”. careful in his utterances in soon. The commission is exam- speech. “The officials there are out with the demand that the Earlier, speaking at Now, the Commission has future on his “Modi ji ki sena” ining the matter,” highly-placed good in English and Marathi. post of Prime Minister be Begusarai where Union minister sought an explanation from remarks, it is examining reports sources said. On Tuesday, But Hindi is an issue. When we restored in that State. “For the Giriraj Singh is in a triangular the concerned returning offi- on comments made by Prime Deputy Election Commissioner demanded, a certified tran- past fortnight, I have been chal- contest with CPIs Kanhaiya cer for the error. Minister Narendra Modi and Chandra Bhushan Kumar, script was sent to us on April lenging the Congress to come Kumar and RJDs Tanveer “The status should have BJP president Amit Shah on the responding to a question on 16. The matter is (now) under clean on the issue. But Rahul is Hussain, Shah launched a caus- shown that the matter has armed forces. Shah’s reported remarks on examination,” he said. silent and so is his allies like Lalu tic attack on the former JNU stu- been referred to Election Union Minister Mukhtar ‘Modi ji ki vayu sena’ made in Asked why in some cases the and Rabri Devi (RJD leaders, dents union president, who is Commission headquarters. Abbas Naqvi was also asked to West Bengal on Monday, had EC has taken decisions imme- allies of the Congress in Bihar)”, facing sedition charge. You must But the entry reflected that the be careful in future for his said, “details have to be col- diately and why was it delaying Shah said at his rally in Ujiyarpur. teach a lesson to this ‘namoona’ complaint as resolved ... It is “Modi ji ki sena” remarks. lected which will come in a day in other matters, another Deputy Can any country have (sample). Defeat this member of being rectified,” explained a The EC had sought reports or two”. Election Commissioner Sandeep more than one Prime Minister. the tukde tukde gang and send senior EC functionary. An on Modi and Shah in the con- Responding to a volley of Saxena said the EC takes decision The Congress and its allies him back to Delhi for cooling his explanation has been sought text of its advisory issued last questions on ‘delay’ on the part after looking into various aspects want Kashmir to secede from heels, Shah said without men- Congress North Mumbai candidate and Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar from the concerned official the month asking parties to desist of the commission in finalising such as model code of conduct, India. It is for the voters to tioning the CPI candidate by interacts with locals during her election campaign for the Lok Sabha polls, at functionary said. PTI from indulging in political its response on the prime min- legal angle. decide whether it is acceptable, name. Borivali East in Mumbai, on Wednesday PTI

A BJP supporter with painted body sports the party symbol, Naseeruddin Shah reiterates lotus, head gear during Prime After LS polls, TN gets ready for bypolls Minister Narendra Modi’s address at an election KUMAR CHELLAPPAN n Speaker of the House under Tamil Nadu is in for yet win all the 22 by-elections and ‘there is no space for rational campaign for Lok Sabha polls, CHENNAI the provisions of the Anti- another bout of bypolls as Stalin would be sworn in as at Taherpur city of Ranaghat in Defection Law. four more Assembly chief minister,” said Balaji, who Nadia, on Wednesday PTI hough elections to the 38 Despite the support of 134 constituencies would elect had returned to the DMK after debate in country’ TLok Sabha and 18 assembly AIADMK MLAs in a house a stint with the AIADMK and constituencies in Tamil Nadu which has an effective strength their representatives to the the AMMK . KESTUR VASUKI n BENGALURU the divide created by the BJP got over on April 18, the of 234 members, the Edappadi State Assembly on May 19. Enthused and energised and vehemently criticised the heat and dust generated during Palaniswamy Government was The results of these bypolls by the results of the opinion enowned theatre personal- intention of divide of Hindus the poll are yet to settle down always under the threat of would be declared on May polls held be certain private Rity and film actor and Muslims. He had said he in the State. TTV Dhinakaran, the lone 23 simultaneously with that agencies which claimed that the Naseeruddin Shah who is vocal was worried for children in Tamil Nadu is in for yet member of the AMMK who DMK would make a clean in criticising Modi led today’s India. He’s worried another bout of bypolls as four had declared from day one that of the 38 Lok Sabha and 18 sweep in the election, Stalin Government feels space for because he imagines a situation more Assembly constituencies his ‘sleeper cells’ in the treasury Assembly polls which were and some of the senior leaders rational debate has disappeared. where his children may be sur- would elect their representatives benches would strike at the held on April 18 have even started the process In a brief chat on Wednesday at rounded by an angry mob and to the State Assembly on May right time and bring down the for forming the government, theatre Ranga Shankara in asked: “Are you Hindu or 19. The results of these bypolls government. But over the last share the optimism of party said a source close to the party Bengaluru Naseeruddin Shah Muslim?” would be declared on May 23 one year, Dhinakaran has chief MK Stalin who claims at leadership. Udhayanidhi and feels sad about disappearing “My children will have no simultaneously with that of the stopped speaking about the each and every opportunity Sabari, son and son-in-law of space for rational expression. answer,” Naseeruddin Shah 38 Lok Sabha and 18 Assembly sleeper cells while it is the that the end of the AIADMK Stalin are the persons entrust- However he was very firm and says, “Because we chose not to polls which were held DMK which has upped the Government is near. ed with the task of selecting the said he stood by his earlier give a religious education to on April 18. ante with claims of change of Senthil Balaji, the DMK MLAs to be sworn in ministers. statements which were sub- our children.”Naseeruddin Bypolls for two constituen- Government in the State. candidate for the Aravakurichi Some of the bureaucrats jected to right wing criticism. Shah also says that there is a cies (Thirupparankundram and The DMK which has 97 assembly constituency who and leaders of Tamil Nadu He said, “Anything you say “poison” that has spread in the Sulur ) were necessitated by the MLAs in its bench should win filed his nomination paper on Government Employees and today becomes controversial Indian society. “It will be very death of the sitting members, 21 of the 22 seats for which by- Wednesday said that Tamil Teachers Organisation (a .The space for rational debate difficult to capture this djinn while the remaining two con- polls are held to touch the Nadu would see a change of frontal organisation of the has just disappeared. I don’t (genie) back into the bottle.” stituencies (Aravakurichi and magic figure of 118 for gov- government immediately after DMK) have started lobbying want say anything. So far what “There is complete Ottapidaram) saw the disqual- ernment formation. Even hard- May 23, the day when results for positions at the I have said I stand by it. I stand impunity for those who take ification of the legislators by the core DMK supporters do not are declared. “The DMK will Government Secretariat. by all my previous statements; the law into their own hands,” I don’t want to make any fur- Naseeruddin says. “We have ther statements because my already witnessed that the family and I have been put to death of a cow has more sig- lot of harassment”. “ I don’t nificance [in today’s India] want to get in to any sort of than that of a police officer.” Phase IV: Spotlight on personalities in UP controversies or create the con- Recently he was one of the troversies. And I have lot to do signatories of artists asking IANS n LUCKNOW reserved seats over the years. p The 13 seats are Kannauj, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur, Hardoi, Misrikh, Ashok Dohre said, inside the theatre,” he added. people to vote against BJP. In 2014, the BJP had won Unnao, Farukkhabad, Etawah, Kanpur, Akbarpur, Jalaun, Jhansi and “I am thankful to the On Modi’s biopic he said it He is in Bengaluru to per- he fourth phase of elections all seats, barring Kannauj, Hamirpur Congress and the looks hilarious. He said “We form the play “Father” along with Tin Uttar Pradesh will focus where Dimple Yadav had won p In 2014, the BJP had won all seats, barring Kannauj, where Dimple results will prove that make terrible biopic. As you his troupe. The play has had more on political personalities on a Samajwadi ticket, albeit Yadav had won on a Samajwadi ticket, albeit with a slender margin the scales have tilted in must have seen the biopic of three-month-long runs in than on parties in the 13 Lok with a slender margin. p Dimple Yadav now faces the challenge of retaining her seat in face of my favour.” Milka Singh. It’s bogus and September 2017 and 2018 at the Sabha seats where polling will Dimple Yadav now faces the tough challenge posed to her by BJP In Unnao, BJP MP false. And there is Dhoni one NCPA, Mumbai, and November be held on April 29. the challenge of retaining her Sakshi Maharaj, known for I did not bother to to December 2017 at The 13 seats are Kannauj, seat in face of the tough chal- his controversial remarks, is see. And I don’t Prithvi Theatre, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur, lenge posed to her by BJP can- in 2014, Khurshid has been ier for Congress candidate and seeking re-election but minister think we make good Mumbai. Written by Hardoi, Misrikh, Unnao, didate Subrat Pathak. If Dimple keeping a low profile and his former union Minister Shri Annu Tandon of Congress is Krishna Raj bio picks. I don’t French novelist-play- Farukkhabad, Etawah, Kanpur, Yadav manages to retain the supporters want to see him Prakash Jaiswal. giving him a run for his votes. and replaced her with Arun think we should do wright Florian Zeller Akbarpur, Jalaun, Jhansi and seat for her party for the eight back in action. In Etawah, the BJP has Sakshi Maharaj, however, is Sagar that has made party it. Modi’s it looks and translated by Hamirpur. consecutive times, she will After denying Murli fielded its MP from Agra, Ram boisterously over-confident and workers recede into their pretty hilarious. Britain’s Christopher Among these have a lot to thank the BSP for Manohar Joshi the ticket, the Shankar Katehria. This has says, “Every person with a homes. That’s all I can say as Hampton, The Father is Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Misrikh, her win. BJP is facing a tough challenge again left the cadres upset. conscience and a golden heart This phase, in fact, is rather I have seen only the an emotional play about Etawah and Jalaun are reserved In Farukkhabad, it is for- in Kanpur. Uttar Pradesh The denial of ticket to sitting will vote for me. I am going to troublesome for the BJP since trailer”. Dementia, and how a seats. For the Bahujan Samaj mer union Minister Salman Minister Satyadev Pachauri, MP Ashok Dohre, who is now get elected with a record mar- it has changed six of the 12 can- Naseeruddin mental dysfunction can Party (BSP), the five reserved Khurshid who is battling to contesting the seat, is facing the Congress candidate on the gin this time.” didates, causing ripples of dis- Shah made many affect both the sufferer seats provide a major challenge make a comeback into centre resistance from party cadres, same seat, is another factor that In Shahjahanpur, the BJP content among its cadres. statements against and carer. since the BSP has been losing on stage politics. After his defeat making the electoral battle eas- is troubling the BJP. has denied ticket to its union LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 nation 07 No one willing to take up JeM leadership in Valley: Army MOHIT KANDHARI n JAMMU Sharing details of CI oper- trated in the Valley in July ations conducted so far in 2017. He was active in Pak terrorist trained by 26/11 eneral Officer this year, Dhillon said, “as Handwara (area of north GCommanding (GOC) of many as 69 terrorists have Kashmir’s Kupwara district). the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, been killed and 12 have been For the last about two years, he Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh apprehended this year. “Post was active in different places mastermind Lakhvi arrested Dhillon, on Wednesday said Pulwama 41 terrorists have of Srinagar. When he was after the elimination of over been killed and out of them 25 returning to Baramulla, he PTI n SRINAGAR executing the Mumbai attacks Lashkar-e-Tayyeba. one dozen top commanders of belonged to Jaish-e- was intercepted at a naka in November, 2008 that left 166 Asked if he was involved in Pakistan based Jaish-e- Mohammed, 13 of them were (check post). However, the Pakistani terrorist, who people dead. Lakhvi is cur- any attacks in the valley, Awan Mohammad (JeM) outfit,(cat- Pakistanis and 13 were A+ driver of his vehicle rammed Awas indoctrinated and rently on bail, and the case is said, “I was not involved in any egorised as A+terrorists),post Category terrorists,” he added. it into police vehicle and sped trained by 26/11 Mumbai moving very slowly. attack.” Pulwama attack, no one in During the Press briefing, away. Police chased them and attacks mastermind Zakiur Awan, known by alias of The Senior Superintendent Kashmir Valley is coming for- Dilbag Singh revealed, about 1.5 km away from the Rehman Lakhvi, was arrested “Chota Dujana”, told reporters of Police (SSP) of Baramulla, ward to take over the leader- “Recruitment of local youth naka, they left their vehicle on from Baramulla district of that before he joined militan- Abdul Qayoom, said Awan ship in the Valley. continues to be low, it is a the road and tried to flee, but Jammu & Kashmir, police said cy, he was told that atrocities had infiltrated into the valley in Addressing a joint Press healthy sign. He said, in 2018, were apprehended. The driver, here on Wednesday. were being inflicted on the peo- July 2017. “He was active in conference with the Director 272 terrorists were eliminated a conduit, is a Kashmiri. We Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT) ple of Kashmir by security Handwara (area of north General of J&K Police, across the State and a large will share further details when terrorist Mohammad Waqar forces but he saw no such Kashmir’s Kupwara district). Dilbagh Singh in Srinagar, Lt- number of them were appre- we have them, the SSP said at Awan, who was tasked with thing in the Valley. For the last about two Gen Dhillon said, “post hended.” the Press conference. reviving militancy in certain “I received training for years, he was active in different Pulwama attack we have “tar- After the Press briefing Qayoom said Awan’s pri- areas of the Kashmir Valley, four months at a camp in places of Srinagar. When he geted Jaish-e-Mohammed was over, the State police also mary task was to revive mili- was arrested earlier this week Muzaffarabad. I was told that was returning to Baramulla, he (JeM) leadership across produced a Pakistan based tancy in those areas which had and paraded before the media atrocities are committed on was intercepted at a naka Kashmir Valley”. He said,”the Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT) ter- been declared militancy-free. on Wednesday at the Police children and women. Prayers (check post). situation now is that no one is rorist in front of media. LeT We had this input that since Control Room. are not allowed in mosques and However, the driver of his coming forward to take over terrorist identified as Baramulla was declared free of Awan, a resident of houses of Muslims are vehicle rammed it into police the leadership of JeM in the Mohammad Waqar Awan, a militancy, they (militant lead- Mohalla Miana in Mianwali destroyed,” he told reporters, vehicle and sped away. “Police valley. “Even after Pakistan’s resident of Mohalla Miana in ership) were under area of Punjab in Pakistan, was adding he found that the con- chased them and about 1.5 km best efforts, we will continue Mianwali area of Punjab in pressure to revive the mili- indoctrinated by Lakhvi at his ditions were different in away from the naka, they left to suppress JeM, especially Pakistan, was arrested earlier tancy there and that is why residence in Rawalpindi, offi- Kashmir. Police officials said their vehicle on the road and after Pulwama,” he said. this week in Baramulla and these two were going to cials said. The initial arms Awan’s arrest and “confession” tried to flee, but were appre- “Operations against the paraded before the media at Baramulla, he said. training to the Pakistani ter- is “live evidence” for Pakistan hended. The driver, a conduit, terrorists will continue with the Police Control Room. He said a pistol and some rorist was also given by Lakhvi, as to how youths are manipu- is a Kashmiri. We will share full vigour and we will not let Senior Superintendent of other things were recovered who along with six others has lated on its soil, prepared for further details when we have terrorism rise up,” the top Police (Baramulla), Abdul from the Pakistani militant been charged by the Pakistani militancy and then sent here to them,” the SSP said at the press Samajwadi Party candidate Dimple Yadav during an election campaign roadshow Army commander said. Qayoom, said Awan had infil- when he was arrested. authorities with planning and join Jaish-e-Mohammad or conference. in Kannauj on Wednesday PTI LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Who’s the bigger star? Akshay Kumar’s interview of PM Modi shows how R&D key to India’s status Bollywood now has a finger in every pie that matters he neta versus abhineta is no longer a culture debate. It is one of symbiosis. And With Beijing taking a giant leap in filling the gap in research to match that of Tit is difficult to judge who is the better performer while selling dreams and crafting developed nations, India is still lagging behind. We need to take some lessons larger-than-life heroism. So it is but natural that in the bigger business of capturing the mass imagination, both have now emerged as the perfect prop for one another. Although our Bollywood stars, unlike their peers in Hollywood, may not take a stand on political- ly divisive issues or even effect a change in discourse — they fear being ostracised as compulsive liberals — they have CLAUDE ARPI at least decided to go with the flow of histrionic patriotism that’s on display and do their bit by aligning themselves with whichever party casts them in such a f one looks at India’s development dur- role. That’s safe at one level as nobody can question them on their contribu- ing the five last decades, one can only tion to national life. At another level, they would have to mouth party ideolo- admire the progress made by it. However, there are some fields where gies as their own, the same way they do their dialogues. Who better than actors the country has been left far behind by then, who have so far been used in campaigns and as candidates to play inquisi- theI ‘great’ powers, particularly in the domain tors? So it is that yesterday morning we had Bollywood star Akshay Kumar of innovation. China’s case is worth study- ing. Huawei technologies, which often for conduct a free-wheeling, non-political chat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the wrong reasons, has been in the news in at his Delhi residence. Now we all know how structured the Modi interviews recent months, has been a role model in to the Press are to the point of boredom. Hence, strategists thought there would terms of innovation for the Middle Kingdom. In February 2018, Reuters reported that be more life with a Bollywood star, considered a “friendly” too, as a news anchor, the giant telecom group of companies asking all the questions that would lionise the journey of Modi, the common increased “its annual spending on Research man in cinematic terms. It cascaded across news portals without falling foul and Development (R&D) to between $15 bil- lion and $20 billion as it races to be a glob- of the Model Code of Conduct. Who would have a problem with the story of a al leader in 5G technology.” Can you name simple man who washed his clothes, loved mangoes and was on his quest? any Indian telecom company investing in This had a far greater effect than the banned films and NaMo TV could ever R&D in this way and on this scale? No. The have. We all know the old stories from lyricist Prasoon Joshi’s chat in London big Indian business houses simply prefer to remain in the “service” field, without taking but this one, by a desi boy from Chandni Chowk, was meant to convey an at- the risk of investing in any long-term vision. home image of the PM, who has to hard sell himself more to the domestic con- As a result, during the next 10 or 20 years, stituency than Indians abroad this time. This one was even more deliberate than China and Western companies will remain the leaders while India will have to buy their the others as Modi wittily drew in Kumar’s “liberal” wife Twinkle Khanna into technologies, with all the risks involved. based Zhuhai Ziyan UAV com- oping high-tech weapons; some Wei Dongxu, a Beijing- the conversation, saying the anti-Modi invectives in her tweets meant that Akshay According to Reuters, Huawei, China’s pany, the manufacturer of this armament is also being based military analyst, told The was spared her spitfire moods at home. Or the very pointed reference to his largest telecommunications equipment explained: “The 1.87-m long, exported. Another article Global Times: “With the new and smartphone maker, spent $13.23 bil- 0.62-m tall helicopter drone reported that the Chinese sci- engine, China’s future advanced harshest opponent, Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee, saying Didi personally lion on R&D in 2017, a whopping 14.9 per has a maximum take-off weight entists continue to research fighter jets will finally solve the had no issues with him and sent him kurtas, gifts and sweets once or twice a cent of its total revenue. The world’s top of 38 kilograms and is capable stealth and camouflage materi- ‘heart problem’ …This is great, year. Did this mean that personal goodwill could overtake politics some time? R&D spenders, Amazon and Alphabet, the of carrying a 12-kilogram pay- als that can hide from a broad great news.” All this does not two biggest spenders on R&D in the US load. In its strange belly-less spectrum of electromagnetic imply that the outcome of the We would not want to hazard a guess. At a time when all of us are lamenting respectively, spent $22.6 billion and $16.6 fuselage, the Blowfish A2 can waves, “after they successfully Chinese research will soon be the lack of civility in election speeches, Modi swiftly reminded us that rabidity billion in 2017. About 80,000 of Huawei’s carry radar, jamming devices, IN NEHRU’S fabricated a material that can reaching the level of the US or was a part of polemics and we should not react to it too much. So going by employees or 45 per cent of its total work- guns or bombs under its spine.” hide a hot object from heat- European technology but it didi-bhai force are engaged in R&D. Should India not The speed of the helicopter SOCIALISTIC sensing infrared cameras.” simply means that the gap the filmy vibes, we should be convinced politicians have grace. Having start emulating world leaders such as drone is 130 km/hour. The research, published in between China and the most consistently promoted the Modi government’s schemes, Kumar’s stellar role Huawei or even Google, Apple or Amazon The examples can be mul- WORLD, American Chemical Society advanced nations is being filled of a news anchor epitomises the Bollywoodisation of the spectator space, from instead of just being proud of the Indian tiplied. The most prestigious is RESEARCH WAS Journal, affirmed that the new up …while India is left behind. origin of Google’s CEO? In the defence undoubtedly the J-20 (or material, a kind of aerogel At the same time, all is not films to sports, and now think tank summits to even journalism. That’s because domain, China is innovating too. Earlier Mighty Dragon), a single-seat, A STATE film, has good thermal insula- rosy in China. The Hong Kong- compared to the Congress era, beginning with Nehru, whose engagement of this month, the China Shipbuilding twin jet, all-weather, stealth MONOPOLY, IT tion properties: “It is enhanced based South China Morning Prithviraj Kapoor was more subtle and based on shared thought processes, Modi Industry Corporation (CSIC) announced fifth-generation fighter aircraft CAN’T REMAIN by coating its fibres with poly- Post recently observed: “The has been more inclusive, roping in every star as his brand ambassador, even that the first armed amphibious drone boat developed by China’s Chengdu ethylene glycol (PEG) and a slowing Chinese economy may was successfully delivered to the People’s Aerospace Corporation. The SO FOREVER. protective waterproof layer.” be claiming some unexpected those who may not agree with him. He has got the reticent Sunny Deol, too. Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) first aircraft was delivered to the One can also give the exam- victims …Despite healthy cap- The power of cinema as a propagandist tool began during World War I when The Global Times pointed out: “China PLA Air Force (PLAAF) in THE PRIVATE ple of a new turbofan engine to italisation, investors are finding the British realised it could change public opinion. The Soviets followed up on has built the world’s first armed amphibi- March 2017 and inducted in power China’s carrier-based that some companies’ underly- ous drone boat, which military analysts said February 2018. The J-20 is the SECTOR, WITH stealth fighters, though the exact ing technologies may not be as that template in the 1920s but it was Nazi Germany which perfected it, Joseph could be used in land assault operations world’s third operational fifth- ITS DYNAMISM, outcome should perhaps be innovative as hoped…”. In other Goebbels being the inventor of newsreels that had to be screened before a film. and is capable of forming a combat triad generation stealth fighter air- HAS NO CHOICE taken with a pinch of salt. words, the most innovative will Of course, there were films which showed the Germans having a charmed life. with aerial drones and other drone ships.” craft after the US F-22 and F-35. According to The Global Times, be the fittest to survive. Even if Named ‘Marine Lizard’, the drone left In March 2016, on the BUT TO INVEST a team of young researchers and tomorrow China produces less Post-war, there was a counter-movement of the Jewish narrative, war movies the factory in Wuhan in Hubei Province: occasion of the third plenary aero engine designers received new Baidu, Alibaba or Tencent, extolling Allied efforts to defeat Hitler and the travails of persecuted Jews. Even “The 12-metre-long Marine Lizard is a tri- session of the National People’s LARGE PARTS an award “for successfully there is no doubt that the future now Hollywood indulges in these war films and builds the American saviour nar- maran propelled by a diesel-powered hydro- Congress, President Xi Jinping OF ITS PROFITS designing and prototype testing belongs to those who innovate. jet and can reach a maximum speed of 50 asked the PLA delegates to of a new top-class turbofan In Nehru’s socialistic world, rative through sci-fi, space films or the usual Gulf and Afghan war tropes. But knots while maintaining stealth. When “pour efforts into developing IN THE FUTURE engine that will help Chinese research was a state monopoly, yes we are yet to have a George Clooney interview Donald Trump. approaching land, the amphibious drone cutting edge defence technol- fighter jets take on their it can’t remain so forever. The ship can release four continuous track units ogy, which has strategic signif- advanced foreign counterparts.” private sector, with its hidden under its belly and travel at 20 icance.” Xi, who chairs the The new engine may be dynamism, has no choice but to km/hour on land,” wrote a local newspaper. powerful Central Military installed on China’s new carri- invest large parts of its profits Another gadget, said to be capable of deliv- Commission, affirmed: “The er-based stealth fighter jets; the in the future. The next Indian Innovation regulator ering precision bombs, is the weirdly capability to innovate will previous aircraft had faced Government has lessons to shaped helicopter drone Blowfish A2. The determine the future of the serious issues. The manufactur- learn from China if it wants Medical devices have saved or improved millions of lives Chinese Press said that it already “sparked Chinese armed forces.” ers’ statement said that this will India to become a great power. but their unregulated use has become a concern interest from many countries’ militaries.” In recent years, China has help China rival advanced for- (The writer is an expert on In a statement from the Guangdong- been pouring funds into devel- eign fighter jets. India-China relations) here is little doubt that medical devices such as cardiac stents or implants for Tdamaged bones and cosmetic improve- S O U N D BITE ments have had an impact on people’s lives. I have never left anything I wanted to say hi because US efforts to boycott the Like the BJP, the Congress, Cardiac stents and their ease of implantation incomplete...The decision to things that are being said have sale of Iran's oil won't get too, believes in threatening have made major operations for blocked arter- join politics was well thought gotten out of control. Wow, them anywhere. We will its opponents. We had an ies a thing of past. Hip and knee implants have of and I will give more than there's rumours, death threats export our oil as much as we alliance with it but found that 100 per cent to it. to my family and my team. need and we intend. their ego is too big. allowed millions of people with degenerative bone diseases to walk without pain again. Congress leader Pop star Iran's supreme leader Samajwadi Party leader —Britney Spears —Ayatollah Ali Khamenei —Akhilesh Kumar Cosmetic implants have been around for a —Urmila Matondkar few decades and have improved the self- esteem of millions. However, a rash of cases in India and across the world have shaken the faith of people in implants and increased the calls for regulation in L E T T E R S T O T H E EDITOR this sector. The Government has taken some steps in response. For example, the move to dramatically reduce the price of stents was seen as a way to pre- Stand firm on terror tion promises of 2014. Now, the Supreme Court needs to be more transparent only option for it to attract votes vent unnecessary procedures by hospitals seeking to line their pockets. However, is to use as a political there have also been cases where implants, hip and breast ones, have gone Sir — This refers to the editori- his refers to the editorial, “A matter of honour” (April tool. Further, given that the faulty. With the lack of tort law in India or the ability to have class-action law- al, “Terror returns” (April 23). 23). It is a matter of concern that dirty hands of pol- Congress nominated two-time Terrorism is a threat to humani- Titics have now reached the Supreme Court, too. former Chief Minister Digvijaya suits against manufacturers, many impacted individuals, particularly after the ty. A series of blasts in Sri Lanka However, this isn’t surprising as ominous signs of things Singh as its candidate from recent case involving faulty hip implants from American healthcare multination- that ripped through high-end moving in this direction were quite visible. In this con- Bhopal, the BJP felt the dire al Johnson & Johnson, have demanded that a regulator with the ability to fine hotels and churches on Easter text, it will be worthwhile to recall that concerns had been need to ratchet up a Hindutva Sunday is a sad reminder that the raised in matters connected with judicial overreach. Our component by announcing the and punish companies be established. This also highlights a bit of the ‘wild west’ world is not free from terrorism. courts had started entertaining matters that would nor- candidature of Thakur in the nature when it comes to medical devices that are on the edge of technical inno- It is necessary that the world com- mally come under the purview of the executive. Often, same constituency. In effect, the vation. India is a critical emerging market with a growing population that can munity stands united in fighting decisions went beyond the interpretation of law. BJP has let short-term electoral terror. While the UN needs to It is in this context that matters like the necessity people, had no say in the composition of the highest gains dictate its policies. afford the implants and other aids. However, with few rules and regulations, there impose sanctions on nations, of laws remaining absolute and separation of powers court. The third and the final nail in the coffin was put Unfortunately, this will only serve have been rampant imports of pre-used devices and a lack of incentives for who sponsor terrorists and allow between the executive and judiciary had been brought with the judges coming out of their exalted and seclud- to divide the Indian society domestic manufacturing. At the same time, there were few legal remedies for it to be used as a state-policy, to the fore. The second degradation came with the dirty ed chambers to have a Press conference. Thus there’s irreparably in the long-run. patients impacted by poor quality devices or botched installations. India needs to remain persistent- fight between the executive and judiciary in the matter a need to review the entire working structure of the Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee ly on guard. of appointment of judges, with the latter insisting on hav- Supreme Court, including its jurisdiction, composition Faridabad Given that medical devices are a rapidly emerging field of technology, it is MC Joshi ing a closed in-house system for deciding the compo- and appointments. vital that the government and the recently reconstituted Medical Council of India Lucknow sition of such a powerful body. It was amazing to note BP Srivastava Learn from New Zealand (MCI) work towards developing not just a scheme to compensate individuals that even Parliament, which is the supreme voice of the Noida Vote share story but also have a regulator for them. While we can all see progress on smart- Sir — The world must unite to phones, medical device technology is a rapidly evolving field whose capabili- parties and form strong opinions Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Parliament to enact a “strong help Sri Lanka recover from the ties are growing day after day. It is also a sector where major frauds have been Sir — It may be true that caste on parties. had said that he felt “a sense of law” which would direct political tragedy. In particular, India must and religious considerations do TR Anandan responsibility.” But by fielding parties to revoke the nominations go all out to help while also being perpetrated such as the former Silicon Valley darling Theranos. In India, we should influence the voting pattern in Coimbatore Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused of candidates against whom watchful against terror elements not let our patients be bamboozled by technology and suffer as a result. The rural areas. But it is not the only in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case “heinous and grievous” charges slipping into its own soil. The way hoops through which many of the patients of faulty implants have had to jump reason. In rural areas, people gen- Dividing the nation who is out on bail, the BJP has have been framed. In India, there New Zealand responded should erally back people who are pop- shown to the world that this elec- are many lawmakers who hold be a template. through cannot be allowed to continue. There is no doubt that those impacted ular locally so as to gain employ- tion, the party will brashly play criminal charges. Their place is not Aditi by poor devices are a fraction of those who have gained, but that does not mean ment opportunities and other Sir — This refers to the article, the Hindutva card. in State Assemblies or Parliament. Via email that they fall by the wayside and suffer because something that was supposed benefits. In urban areas, people “: Ultimate One wonders how the BJP has The Modi-led BJP are generally well-informed about trump card” (April 24) by Kalyani remained non-chalant about the Government has failed to deliv- Send your feedback to: to improve their lives has cursed them. the policies and work of political Shankar. In a recent interview, Supreme Court’s recommendation er on almost all of its major elec- [email protected] LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 analysis 09 www.dailypioneer.com FIRSTCOLUMN Incentivise, don’t POINTCOUNTERPOINT THE PRIME MINISTER'S POST IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR YOU (MODI) ARE DESTINED TO BE DETHRONED destroy business AUCTION THAT YOU CAN BUY IT WITH THE MONEY AFTER THE ELECTIONS. OUR GOVERNMENT WILL EARNED IN SARADHA, NARADA (SCAMS). PROVE WHAT A BIG SCAM DEMONETISATION WAS. The Government’s brazen attempt to increase the —PRIME MINISTER — WEST BENGAL CHIEF MINISTER profits of MSMEs by letting them retain a good NARENDRA MODI MAMATA BANERJEE portion of tax collected from consumers is illogical Don’t short-change women UTTAM GUPTA he Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has adopted a lib- Despite a spectacular performance, India’s financial inclusion story suffers from gender inequity. eral stance towards small businesses, keeping in mind their poten- Ttial to generate employment and increase workers’ income. The Significant change can come only through focussed efforts from Governments and banks bearing is particularly reflected in its decision to (i) exempt business- es having a turnover below a certain threshold of `4 million from registering under GST and paying tax; (ii) allowing a manufacturer having a turnover less than `15 million opt for ‘composition scheme’ under which he will pay tax @1 per cent and face minimal compli- ance viz returns to be filed quarterly against monthly for regular ass- esees; (iii) allowing service providers with turnover less than `5 mil- lion under composition scheme and pay tax @6 per cent. The decision to bring service providers under the composition scheme was taken in the 32nd meeting of the Council (January 10), which also raised the threshold under (i) and (ii) from the earlier `2 million and `10 million respectively. The special dispensation carved MOIN QAZI out for small businesses may give them reason to cheer but there’s a flip side. A cardinal principle behind indirect taxation is that all con- t is now a universally-acknowledged fact that sumers pay tax at the same rate, irrespective of who offers the ser- India has shown spectacular performance in vices. Further, unlike direct tax, which is levied on the income of an Ifinancial inclusion and is now a guiding light for entity, by nature, an indirect tax is payable by the consumer, which the developing world. Several international surveys the supplier collects and gives to the Government. and studies have vouched for this. They also high- In this case, however, the entity opting for composition scheme light the impressive gains made by women. pays tax at a lower rate than for normal assesees. Thus, a service Drumbeaters are excited about India climbing the provider under the composition scheme pays tax @ 6 per cent as ladder of financial inclusion. According to the World against normal 18 per cent (slab rate applicable to most services). Bank’s Global Findex Survey (2017), 80 per cent of adults in India now have a bank account — 27 points The rules also bar it from raising a tax invoice and charging tax from higher than the 53 per cent estimated in the Findex the user. Both stipulations are in contravention to the guiding princi- 2014 count, which showed a 17-point addition to ples. Where do we go from here? What is the situation on ground? the 2011 measure (35 per cent). Findex 2017 esti- An illustration will help unravel the intricacies. mates that 77 per cent of Indian women now own Take for example, the value of a service is `100,000. For a nor- a bank account against 43 per cent and 26 per cent mal service provider, with GST @18 per cent, the tax included value in 2014 and 2011. On this basic measure of finan- will amount to `118,000. He will raise a ‘tax invoice’ which includes cial inclusion, females are more empowered than TO MAKE `100,000 and `18,000. On the other hand, a service provider under before. The male-female difference, or the gender FINANCIAL composition scheme will raise a simple sales invoice for `118,000 gap, in account ownership narrowed to 6.4 percent- INCLUSION FOR without separately mentioning the tax component of `18,000. He/she age points in 2017; it was 19.8 in 2014. WOMEN MORE However, a deeper view will reveal that this RELEVANT AND may not appear to be collecting tax from the customer (in sync with granular and rosy picture is tinted. While more the rule) but receives `18,000 as part of the price. After depositing MEANINGFUL, WE women have been enrolled for bank accounts, a larg- ALSO NEED TO tax @6 per cent (on `118,000) or `7,080, he is left with `10,920. er gender gap persists in account usage. And beyond The entity under composition scheme does not get offset for EDUCATE MEN account ownership, in terms of credit and insurance ABOUT THE the tax paid on purchased inputs. However, for a service provider usage, gender gap remains high. For example, female ic products that are only superficially tai- ger of mis-selling that can damage mar- financial institutions can increase women not purchasing inputs, this is not relevant; so he retains the entire account owners showed 11 per cent point gap against PECULIARITIES lored to their needs. ginalised segments, who have an uncer- staff and appoint dedicated people to serve surplus. Even in case he buys inputs say worth `40,000, paying GST men in terms of account usage; 54 per cent of AND NEEDS OF Women face several barriers towards tain cash flow. The philosophy shared by women customers because most of them @18 per cent or `7200 (for which he does not get offset) then also, women with an account made no deposit or with- THE FEMALE LOT. their path to financial inclusion: Limited the financial inclusion community is that have a preference for a non-inhibiting he will make net gain of `3720 (`10,920-`7,200). In case of a drawal in a year as compared to 43 per cent of men. ABSTRACTING access to mobile phones, low literacy lev- engagement creates knowledge, which environment. trader/manufacturer, an entity under composition scheme is even The credit gender gap is more stark. Distribution WOMEN FROM els, less confidence in using technology creates confidence. The goal must be to Women customers are likelier to of outstanding credit in small borrower accounts and restrictions on travel or social inter- ensure that women become confident entrust such a retailer with their finances. more favourably placed as he gets away by paying a mere 1 per THEIR SOCIAL showed 24.5 per cent share of female account own- REALITIES action. We need to address these through financial stewards, make wise decisions for Women look for a consistently high-qual- cent even as his collection from consumer is higher. Even with denial ers against 72 per cent of men as on March 2017. behavioural and reformist approaches themselves, their families and the world. ity experience and the qualities they look of input tax credit, he will end up with net gain. For dealers not pay- DISTORTS OUR Financial inclusion of women is one of the many UNDERSTANDING instead of the usual hardware-based Women are more discerning customers, include: Trustworthiness, understand- ing tax at all (having turnover more than `4 million), the gain will be powerful levers that can advance gender equality. approach so that demand and supply side asking for more information before buy- ing, dependability and accessibility. In fail- even higher. In short, even as all dealers/service providers collect OF THE Efforts to get more women signed up for accounts RELATIONAL barriers faced by them in accessing ing products and services than men. ing to develop client experiences rooted GST at the same rate (this fundamental point can’t be camouflaged has seen good results in recent years as development finance are eliminated. A simple all- Financial products are often not in men and women’s fundamentally dif- by sheer innovation in documentation technique viz tax invoice ver- agencies and Governments alike have stated focus- NATURE OF embracing broadest possible definition of designed, distributed or bundled to meet ferent perspectives on finance, financial sus simple sale invoice), those under composition scheme give to ing on financial products as a tool for poverty alle- GENDERED financial inclusion for women would the needs of women. They are usually services institutions are missing a signif- the Government a lesser tax amount, thereby pocketing the differ- viation and female empowerment. Despite increased POWER AND THE include not just access to services and tasked with stretching the family budget icant business opportunity. Employing ential. Correspondingly, the tax department incurs revenue loss. No attention to financial inclusion for women, we have INTER- credit but meaningful use of valuable and in times of financial hardship. Providing more women as bank tellers or mobile wonder, small businesses contribute very little to the overall tax kitty. not been able to translate these efforts into large- DEPENDENCY OF innovative financial products to build micro credits or a small affordable and money agents can make it easier for ` ` scale, meaningful progress. Significant change can WOMEN AND security and prosperity. account-linked overdraft can help women women to board financial services. Thus, businesses having a turnover between 2 million and 10 mil- come only through focussed efforts from Women’s participation in the finan- cover their day-to-day household emer- Women want financial services to be lion constitute about 25 per cent of those registered under GSTN but MEN. THIS HAS A Governments and banks. It is here that increasing STRONG BEARING cial system can have significant benefits gencies. Women’s financial needs and delivered to them by someone who expe- their contribution to revenue is only 5 per cent. Further, more than awareness can play a big role to bridge the gap. in terms of economic growth, greater responsibilities require bundled solu- riences similar issues as them. The coun- 50 per cent of the registered firms having turnover of more than `2 ON WOMEN’S Women have the power to make, spend, save MOTIVATIONS, equality and societal well-being. When tions of savings, credit and insurance. try has only five per cent women as busi- million, contribute a meagre 1.5 per cent of the total. In other words, and control their money — they make gains not only women are empowered as economic Professionals and practitioners have ness correspondents. India has 8.7 million 75 per cent of the registered entities contribute a miniscule 6.5 per for themselves but also for their communities. It is CHOICES AND actors, benefits touch everyone. Women put forth some silent features of financial SHGs comprising more than 100 million cent to the total revenue. now a recognised fact that “women’s market” rep- POSSIBILITIES have more child-centered preferences than products and services that foster women’s women members. The number of SHGs The Government’s intent to help small businesses/enterprises resents numerous segments of clients — from low- men. Access and usage of financial ser- active participation in formal finance. in the business correspondent space is indeed laudable. But a brazen attempt to increase their profits by income salaried workers (factory and domestic) and vices are levers for increasing their par- They found that women do not have a needs to be stepped up. letting them retain a good portion of the tax collected from the con- low-income self-employed women in the informal ticipation in the economy. This enhances smooth financial journey and have more To make financial inclusion for sector to women who work in agricultural value their self-confidence and gives them the interruptions and life-stages in their women more relevant and meaningful, we sumers is illogical and unacceptable. All tax collections must flow chains to small and medium enterprises. power to make financial decisions, thus financial lives (withdrawal from employ- also need to educate men about the pecu- into the state coffers. To sum up, the decision of the Council to let Gender characteristics shape cultural beliefs, resulting in large development payoffs. ment during pregnancy and in medical liarities and needs of the female lot. businesses under composition scheme pay flat tax (albeit miniscule) which, in turn, impact women’s attitudes about In short, financial inclusion enables emergencies for nursing sick family Inadequacies of focussing on women in on the turnover is flawed. It is nothing but a cover-up for the unten- money and finances. The top barriers that constrain women to smooth consumption, ensure members). They may remain active users isolation have long been recognised: able practice of letting them make money at the cost of the exche- women’s effective financial inclusion are: Not hav- security, increase saving and investment of the accounts during these periods. Women live in communities, they live in quer. Prior to GST, traders were evading tax payment by not billing ing enough money to invest; unexpected expens- rates, lower financial risks and facilitate Women should be able to reactivate their families and with men. Abstracting sales. Under GST, this is being legitimised. The exemption or con- es; not knowing whom to trust; inability to main- new livelihood and income opportunities accounts without much hassles or penal- women from their social realities distorts cessional tax on small businesses, which essentially means their giv- tain balance between spending and saving so as to for the family. It enhances financial ties. Women are also more price-point our understanding of the relational nature ing to the Government less than what they collect from consumers, achieve a healthy balance between short-term needs resilience for low-income women. Further, sensitive and expect affordable fees. of gendered power and the interdepen- is an anathema to the very concept of indirect taxation. This needs and long-term goals; being overwhelmed by choic- there are several barriers that constrain the Women clients, particularly in rural dency of women and men. This has a es when it comes to financial options; and not under- full inclusion of women in formal finance. areas, find interacting with male staff at strong bearing on women’s motivations, to go. However, the Government should continue to encourage them standing financial jargon. More broadly, these bar- Product-driven financial literacy is nec- banks an intimidating experience and may choices and possibilities. by ensuring hassle-free filing of returns, minimal documentation and riers break down into three categories: Insufficient essary to ensure that poor women are not not trust them. Banks are not considered (The writer is Member, NITI Aayog’s ease of doing business. knowledge, insecurity and lack of control. Moreover, short-changed. While financial products part of their trusted service providers. To National Committee on Financial Literacy (The writer is a policy analyst) woman customers continue to be served by gener- have their benefits, there is a clear dan- overcome such psychological barriers, and Inclusion for Women) Of rising temperatures and falling standards FOREIGN EYE A new study that links global warming with inequality must prompt world leaders to raise their fight against climate change. In the Indian context, we need region-specific and customised policies besides awareness drives According to the study, Canada is true for places that are warm. So, of economic development of the more pollution. embark on an awareness campaign and Norway witnessed per capita ironically, countries with high his- poorer countries. Strategies for controlling cli- that seeks to educate the people growth of more than 30 per cent due torical emissions are among those No matter how climate change mate change and ensuring econom- about their financial well-being. to global warming. On the other that have enjoyed the highest per fuels economic inequalities, it is also ic equality that are in consonance They must be told that their posi- hand, economies of India and Sudan capita GDP and fastest economic true that economic and social with environmental principles have tion in the society is dependent on have become over 30 per cent small- growth since the 1960s. On the inequalities, too, are exacerbating to be tailor-made and region spe- their carbon footprint. This will er than what it would have been if other hand, global warming climate change conditions. It is, in cific. This due to the fact that encourage the masses to seek envi- FEWER ROBOCALLS? there was no global warming. reduced per capita income in the fact, a vicious cycle. In order to every country and region has its ronmentally-friendly solutions for MAY BE NOT FOR LONG Researchers at the university poorest countries by 17-30 per arrive at a sustainable solution, it is own peculiarities and differentiat- their energy and transportation In the wake of the KOTA SRIRAJ examined 50 years of annual tem- cent. The researchers claimed that crucial to understand that social ing features. needs. An aware population that has perature data as well as GDP from climate change has brought few of and economic inequality itself can India must understand that glob- embarked on an eco-friendly way of telecom companies taking he spectre of climate change 165 countries during the same time the largest economies to perfect act as drivers of climate change. al policies to control climate change life can turn the clock back on cli- action against has spread its tentacles far period to analyse effects of temper- temperature for economic output, Several researches in the past and ensure economic equality are not mate change and start restoring the robocallers, what’s likely Tbeyond the ambit of the envi- ature fluctuations on economic while some smaller nations are few decades have shown that directly applicable for conditions temperatures to previous levels. to happen is that they will ronment. As global warming and growth. By looking at 20 different taking the hit. unequal societies inflict more envi- over here. The problem of poverty is All of this is possible through a adjust their tactics. Green House Gas emissions scale climate models, the team deter- However, the good news for ronmental damage than more eco- deep-rooted in our country and can hybrid collaboration of the legisla- new heights, their aftershocks are mined how much each nation had developed economies is only short nomical ones. One key issue that is only be weeded out through a cus- ture and the judiciary. There's no guarantee the being felt across new quarters. already warmed between 1961 to lived for if uncontrolled global still being overlooked is how envi- tomised solution. To ensure that cli- Socio-economic inequalities as a telecom companies will According to a recent Stanford 2010. The team also calculated warming continues, it will push the ronmental degradation and cli- mate change does not further wreak result of climate change are not new continue to fight the University study, global warming 20,000 versions of what a nation’s big economies further away from mate change are the toxic byprod- economic havoc, the agricultural and were long expected. What is con- scammers as their shady has increased economic inequality economic output would have been the ideal temperature optimum, ucts of our inequality problem. sector would have to be insulated cerning though is the alarming rate since the 1960s. Changes in temper- if climate change was not a factor. thus changing the entire econom- There is also an urgent need to against the vagaries of climate change. at which this is taking place, leaving tactics evolve. Phone ature caused due to climate change Post the examination of the data, ic scenario again. So, even though get a grasp of the link between cli- Additionally, the impact of cli- no room for evasive action by calls are not the lucrative have not only enriched cooler coun- researchers came to the conclusion the impacts of rising global temper- mate change and inequality. Many mate change in urban India will humanity. This is worrisome and has part of the current array tries like Norway and Sweden but that crop yield and people’s health atures may seem smaller year to people, who live in low-income have to be valued economically and to be resolved at the earliest. The of services the telecom also dragged down economic are better when it’s neither too hot year, they can yield dramatic gains communities, for example, cannot damage assessments must be done beginning, as always, will have to be companies offer and are growth of warmer countries such as nor too cold. or losses over the next 30 to 50 afford to retrofit their homes to at regular intervals. This is crucial at the grassroot level by adopting sus- India and Nigeria. These observa- This means that in countries years. The study emphasised on the make them more energy-efficient. because one cannot improve some- tainable development solutions. dirt cheap to boot. tions are disturbing since India which witness cold conditions, lit- importance of improving sustain- Meaning, they use more power thing when it is not quantified. (The writer is an environmental (The New York Times specifically features in the report. tle warming can help. The opposite able energy access for the purpose than necessary, thus generating The Government must also journalist) editorial) LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 money 10

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Markets were propelled by 3.33%. crore for the fourth quarter global oil benchmark, slipped Indoco Remedies Ltd,” the com- its India journey as an online- TOWNS). Talking about Mi Stores, short covering ahead of expiry “Despite mixed signals ended March 31. 0.08% to USD 74.45 per barrel. pany said in a BSE filing. The only brand in 2014, is also Jain said the company had set of April futures and options from global markets, and wor- Sectorally, BSE oil and gas, On the Wall Street, the facility was inspected by the launching a new retail format share of the smartphone ship- up 1,000 such points. contracts on Thursday amid ries domestically on growth telecom and energy indices S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices USFDA in January 2019. “We are ‘Mi Studio’ in India as it com- ment volume in the December With the 1,000 Mi Stores, positive global cues, analysts and elections, Indian markets gained the most, rising up to ended at record highs on in the process of sending our petes head-on with rival 2018 quarter. Samsung had Xiaomi India has been able to said. rallied almost 1.3%. After three 2.32%. Banking, finance and IT Tuesday amid a slew of better- responses to the regulators, as and Samsung. 18.7 per cent share in the same generate employment for over After starting on a positive straight days of losses in the indices too ended in the green. than-expected earnings reports. when the commitments given in “About two years ago, we quarter that saw a total ship- 2,000 people, he added. note, indices were boosted by a Nifty, the headline index deliv- The auto index was the only Elsewhere in Asia, benchmark response to Form 483 observa- realised that while we had a 50 ment of 36.3 million units. Last year, Xiaomi had said burst of buying towards the fag- ered strong gains led by finan- loser, dropping 0.29%. equity indices in Shanghai, tions are fulfilled. We believe that per cent share in online sales, Samsung has a strong hold it would set up 5,000 Mi Stores end. cials and tech, while autos con- In the broader markets, the Tokyo and Seoul ended in the this OAI status will not impact our offline presence was neg- in the offline market. Xiaomi is across rural India by the end of The BSE Sensex soared tinued to drag. BSE midcap and smallcap red. European equites started off our current commercial supplies ligible. That’s when we started hopeful of maintaining its lead 2019, a move that is expected 489.80 points, or 1.27%, to “Cement behemoth indices advanced up to 0.43%. on a mixed note. to USA,” it added. our offline expansion,” Xiaomi in India, given its aggressive to generate over 15,000 jobs. vice-president and MD Manu stance on offline expansion. The company also Jain told reporters here. A few Mi Homes are launched its Redmi Y3 in India, The company now has well owned by Xiaomi and fran- priced at `9,999 onwards. UltraTech Cement Q4 net profit at `1,014 cr over 6,000 outlets across three chise-operated but the rest are The handset, which hits the 342 start-ups have got angel formats — Mi Homes (experi- under the franchise-owned and market from April 30, features New Delhi (PTI)k Aditya Birla Group firm Nathdwara Cements. Its total expense in the fourth ential stores-75 in number), Mi operated model. Mi Studios will 6.26-inch display, 12MP+2MP tax exemption since February UltraTech Cement on Wednesday reported a con- quarter of 2018-19 came at `9,554.43 crore. Preferred Partners (retail be following the latter route. rear and 32MP front camera, solidated net profit of `1,014.19 crore for the fourth “Domestic sales volume jumped 16 per cent stores) and Mi Stores (in small- “Mi Studios aim to offer and 4,000 mAh battery. New Delhi (PTI): With the Commerce and Industry quarter ended March 31. The company had post- over Q4FY18. The clinker capacity and cement er towns). premium brand experience in The 3GB RAM/32 GB Ministry taking steps to support budding entrepreneurs, as many ed a net profit of `446.13 crore in the January- grinding facility at Manavar, Madhya Pradesh have “We aim to open over 50 top cities... This format is an internal memory version will as 342 start-ups have received intimation regarding exemption March quarter a year ago, UltraTech Cement said stabilised with the clinker capacity operating at 100 10,000 retail stores across these optimised version of Mi Homes be available for `9,999, while from angel tax since February, an official said. Giving a major in a BSE filing. The company’s total income stood per cent utilisation. Variables cost were up 3 per four offline channels by end of replicating the same design the 4GB RAM/64GB memory relief to budding entrepreneurs, the government in February at `11,031.27 crore during the quarter under cent over Q4FY18 on account of higher fuel prices year 2019. About 50 per cent of and displaying modern mini- will be available for `11,999. relaxed the definition of start-ups and allowed them to avail full review. It was `9,401.39 crore in the correspond- and impact of rupee depreciation,” the company our smartphone sales is expect- malist interiors,” Jain said. Xiaomi also unveiled its angel tax concession on investments of up to `25 crore. ing period previous fiscal. said. ed to come from the offline He added that Xiaomi is Redmi 7 for `7,999 onwards. “The ministry is taking all steps to promote and strength- Meanwhile, UltraTech informed that its result For the 2018-19 financial year, UltraTech market by end of this year,” Jain working towards 200 Mi The company also en the start-up ecosystem in the country. A total of 381 start- for the quarter and the financial year ended March Cements net profit stood at `2,431.59. It was said. Studios by the end of 2019. launched a smart bulb — Mi ups gave undertaking that they should be exempted from angel 31, “are not comparable with the previous period” `2,224.46 crore in FY 2016-17. Its total income was As per research firm IDC, While Jain declined to LED Smart Bulb — that will be tax and out of that, 342 have received intimation from CBDT due to merger of Binani Cements into the com- at `37,817.27 crore in 2018-19, as against Xiaomi was ahead of rival comment on investments being available through crowdfund- (Central Board of Direct Taxes),” the government official said. pany, which has now been named as UltraTech `32,461.02 crore in the previous fiscal. Samsung with a 28.9 per cent made for the offline expansion, ing on Xiaomi’s website.

NIFTY 50 BSE 500 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE NIFTY 50 11,601.50 11,740.85 11,578.85 11,726.15 150.2 Script Open High Low LTP JUBLFOOD 1,325.00 1,333.00 1,308.75 1,315.90 MCX 777 788.85 768.55 784.65 HSCL 116.9 116.9 112.65 114.85 HONAUT 24,300.25 24,300.25 23,682.55 23,733.30 ULTRACEMCO 4,156.30 4,432.00 4,110.50 4,432.00 233.75 LT 1,355.60 1,363.20 1,350.75 1,360.35 MRF 56,844.00 56,844.00 55,671.05 55,834.25 UBL 1,430.00 1,434.90 1,401.55 1,431.10 SUPREMEIND 1,164.50 1,191.00 1,164.50 1,183.65 MONSANTO 2,544.00 2,550.00 2,531.00 2,539.35 BPCL 340.1 349.9 340.1 348.95 12.6 TATAMOTORS 233 233.05 217.95 223.7 L&TFH 139 140.85 138.25 139.75 TAKE 146.45 152 145.2 150.75 J&KBANK 60 60.7 59.75 60.3 PRESTIGE 265 265.3 261.1 263.15 HCLTECH 1,103.00 1,142.10 1,096.85 1,141.05 39.05 RELIANCE 1,370.00 1,394.60 1,366.35 1,390.00 DISHTV 37 37.15 35.85 36.95 EXIDEIND 219 219 216.15 218.45 UFLEX 236.9 238.95 230.6 236.4 JAGRAN 117 117 115 115.35 INDUSINDBK 1,667.00 1,705.00 1,661.10 1,704.00 52.65 YESBANK 233 240.2 231.45 239.15 SBILIFE 601.6 613.35 601 608.75 FORCEMOT 1,749.80 1,760.05 1,730.00 1,735.20 BAJAJHLDNG 3,294.80 3,335.00 3,287.90 3,313.85 INDOSTAR 402.2 405.5 399 402.75 ONGC 165.7 170.45 165.7 168.35 4.6 MARUTI 7,052.00 7,103.75 6,908.40 7,024.35 IBVENTURES 300 312.8 300 304.35 HDFCLIFE 398.2 401.1 397 400 TATACOMM 576.05 582 570.1 577.5 GSKCONS 7,291.85 7,300.00 7,194.00 7,261.85 IOC 151 154.15 150.45 153.55 4.15 PCJEWELLER 128.5 138 127.95 133.1 UPL 942.65 951.2 941.45 948.45 ENGINERSIN 116 116.15 114.6 115.55 VBL 827.25 846.65 827.25 838.7 GREAVESCOT 142.5 144 141.55 141.9 HDFC 1,943.90 1,985.00 1,933.25 1,984.70 50 IBREALEST 108.5 119.7 107.1 116.35 HINDALCO 200.95 201.35 197.3 200.9 RAMCOCEM 755.3 779.55 745 772.15 SOBHA 492.6 498 482.15 488.45 PARAGMILK 241.75 242 240 240.9 YESBANK 233 240.4 231.2 238.55 5.85 RELCAPITAL 145.5 157.55 139.65 155.35 RADICO 353.8 372.4 351.3 369.85 KSCL 455 471.8 452 468.85 ASAHIINDIA 245 245.5 235 240.45 GSPL 189.5 189.5 188 189.1 INFRATEL 297 303.5 291 301 7 IBULHSGFIN 748.8 761.9 739 748.8 HAVELLS 762.1 776.5 759.75 774.4 PHILIPCARB 165 165 160.6 161.5 SPARC 179.65 180.8 178.2 179.3 JKCEMENT 853.7 885 842 872.65 BAJAJFINSV 7,490.00 7,672.50 7,475.55 7,667.45 172.4 SPICEJET 127 128.5 124.55 126.25 DIVISLAB 1,690.00 1,748.25 1,688.85 1,740.60 ALBK 49.95 50.35 49.05 49.75 IBULISL 345 345 323 327.8 AKZOINDIA 1,748.95 1,765.75 1,733.80 1,755.10 ULTRACEMCO 4,150.80 4,436.75 4,116.20 4,396.45 SRF 2,469.65 2,524.60 2,458.00 2,517.45 NMDC 103 103.2 102.05 102.4 3MINDIA 24,950.05 25,050.00 24,600.00 24,773.40 TIINDIA 379.55 384.05 374.45 379.15 BHARTIARTL 316.5 326.3 315.6 323.75 7.25 JETAIRWAYS 171.2 178.6 167.6 171.25 NBCC 59.75 60 59 59.55 DELTACORP 247 247 243.55 244.15 JKTYRE 91 91 89.65 89.8 TIMETECHNO 95 95.3 94.3 94.45 ZEEL 410.5 419 405.15 417.65 8.5 INFY* 727.5 737.8 724.25 736.4 RCOM 1.9 1.95 1.9 1.9 IGL 312.35 315 304 308.25 PTC 69.8 69.95 69.35 69.75 MAHLOG 539.2 545.15 526.1 532.5 GAIL 341.1 348 339.7 346.5 7.05 STRTECH 215.05 217 192.25 193.35 PAGEIND 22,800.00 23,700.00 22,600.15 23,584.45 LEMONTREE 76 76.5 74 74.4 SUNDRMFAST 556.85 567 556.85 561.3 ABBOTINDIA 7,746.25 7,845.00 7,699.00 7,833.20 RELIANCE 1,370.30 1,394.80 1,366.25 1,389.50 25.65 TCS 2,157.70 2,195.00 2,155.40 2,185.45 GSFC 100 101.7 99.9 101.25 AARTIIND 1,599.95 1,599.95 1,554.00 1,563.35 BDL 286.35 288 283.9 286.45 SBIN 305.85 311.95 303.6 310.75 5.5 ONGC 165.15 170.3 165.15 168.7 PNBHOUSING 793.8 796.2 785.35 791.7 HUDCO 43.25 43.35 42.5 42.8 ENDURANCE 1,169.95 1,175.00 1,164.00 1,165.05 BAJFINANCE 3,035.00 3,099.00 3,032.00 3,089.40 54.35 TATASTEEL 527.85 527.85 513.2 525.3 PETRONET 236.95 239.35 232.5 236.05 FCONSUMER 43.35 43.6 43.15 43.45 ADANITRANS 218.05 221.95 214.6 219.75 GRASIM 867.5 887 849.6 884.95 15.5 SBIN 307 311.85 303.6 310.7 SOUTHBANK 16.45 16.45 16.2 16.4 GHCL 244.35 246.95 242.35 244.05 TNPL 200 202 198.1 201.35 TITAN 1,128.00 1,152.00 1,125.55 1,149.00 19.45 DHFL 140.5 146.15 140.5 144.7 GNFC 317.15 317.6 310.65 312.1 JAMNAAUTO 58 58.45 56.9 57 BIRLACORPN 511.5 517.95 503 515.05 TECHM 807 820 806 818 13.05 ACC 1,629.70 1,629.70 1,570.85 1,606.90 BALKRISIND 964.15 967.3 947 951.4 AEGISLOG 189 196.6 188 196.1 PNCINFRA 152.15 152.2 145.4 148.7 HDFCBANK 2,250.00 2,283.90 2,247.05 2,280.95 35.65 SAIL 54.6 57 54.05 56.4 NAUKRI 1,941.05 2,047.30 1,919.45 1,998.35 MAHLIFE 370.25 381.5 370.25 379.8 SREINFRA 26.85 27.4 26.85 27.2 JSWSTEEL 289.25 293 286.4 292.4 4.1 DMART 1,292.00 1,362.00 1,291.55 1,332.45 MFSL 437.4 447.7 431 443.6 FINCABLES 453 457.55 447 455.7 MINDACORP 134.35 135.75 131.25 132.6 ICICIBANK 397.1 402.65 393.45 401.6 5.1 HDFCBANK 2,253.90 2,282.85 2,247.00 2,279.50 TV18BRDCST 33.25 33.25 31.95 32.45 GUJGAS 158.3 160 155 157.3 GDL 142.95 143.3 140 141.9 ASIANPAINT 1,436.00 1,459.40 1,431.00 1,449.30 18.3 BAJFINANCE 3,048.90 3,100.00 3,032.00 3,092.00 WELSPUNIND 55.25 55.6 53.95 54.55 ELGIEQUIP 263.6 271.5 261.15 270.8 CCL 264.15 264.75 258 259.85 ITC 303.4 307.2 298.5 307.2 3.8 INDUSINDBK 1,678.00 1,705.65 1,665.00 1,700.15 SUVEN 263.75 267.5 263.45 266.05 ESSELPRO 135 135.2 133.5 134.3 GESHIP 288.05 288.1 284.65 285.85 EICHERMOT 20,400.00 20,580.00 20,140.00 20,550.00 235.1 ICICIBANK 396.5 402.25 393 401.05 ADANIGREEN 44.95 45.45 44.3 44.75 ADVENZYMES 189.75 191.9 189.6 190.35 KPRMILL 603.05 614.35 603.05 612.65 BAJAJ-AUTO 3,035.00 3,082.85 3,025.20 3,073.95 34.8 NTPC 133.95 134.6 132.35 133.8 SIEMENS 1,170.60 1,180.00 1,157.10 1,176.20 GUJALKALI 491.5 492.75 474 482.95 GPPL 94 95 91.45 93 DRREDDY 2,835.00 2,875.00 2,813.10 2,853.70 31.55 COALINDIA 256.95 258.2 253.5 254.2 EQUITAS 129.9 132.3 128.35 131.9 MINDAIND 385.65 385.9 376.05 378.05 CARBORUNIV 372.85 374.4 370.5 373.85 INFY 728.2 737.9 724 735 6.8 AXISBANK 755 755.1 738.5 752.6 KEI 415.65 422.1 405.2 418.6 SHANKARA 496.6 518.95 496.6 507.6 VMART 2,731.90 2,752.75 2,686.00 2,743.75 LT 1,353.00 1,363.45 1,350.00 1,359.00 10.8 INDIGO 1,484.85 1,490.00 1,440.00 1,472.30 AUBANK 613.45 615.4 600.5 612.5 LUXIND 1,370.00 1,388.00 1,350.20 1,376.65 NILKAMAL 1,380.00 1,391.00 1,370.10 1,376.40 IBULHSGFIN 749.7 761.95 736.55 750 5.8 WIPRO 292.05 294.1 290.3 293.1 MINDTREE 975.4 980 975.25 979.1 MPHASIS 964.3 972.7 961.25 968.1 HAL 684 687.9 678.2 680.15 BRITANNIA 2,985.00 2,993.10 2,963.05 2,976.25 OIL 178.75 180.2 178.05 179.9 GRINDWELL 602.6 605 595 596.7 CENTRALBK 33.55 33.75 33.35 33.65 UPL 942.75 951 941.1 950 7.25 KOTAKBANK 1,353.95 1,372.55 1,340.50 1,370.00 IFCI 12.19 12.2 11.98 12.18 RALLIS 158 158.3 155.4 157.4 JSL 37.6 38.2 37.6 37.85 WIPRO 292.05 294.3 290.2 293.15 2.05 HINDPETRO 254.9 269.9 254.9 268.35 MEGH 63.9 65.65 62.4 65 EMAMILTD 393.7 397.6 390.1 391.85 GAYAPROJ 173.65 174.05 167.3 171.8 TCS 2,158.00 2,195.00 2,156.10 2,168.60 13.55 ASHOKLEY 92.45 92.45 90.55 91.2 JUBILANT 692.5 696.45 684 687.05 NAVKARCORP 37.75 37.85 36.95 37.15 CENTRUM 31.4 31.55 31.1 31.25 KOTAKBANK 1,355.00 1,370.00 1,339.65 1,363.75 8.4 PNB 88.1 89 86.85 88.4 TORNTPHARM 1,797.65 1,799.10 1,773.50 1,778.70 ALKEM 1,725.65 1,742.00 1,720.00 1,727.65 IEX 160 160.6 158 158.6 HINDUNILVR 1,744.60 1,755.00 1,735.00 1,754.90 10.7 BAJAJ-AUTO 3,025.00 3,080.00 3,009.00 3,076.25 MUTHOOTFIN 591.35 591.7 582.3 586.95 GODREJAGRO 522.55 526 520 524.2 NIACL 185.95 186.9 183.3 184.35 M&M 668 669.2 662.25 669 3.25 LUPIN 839 867.2 835.95 864.5 WESTLIFE 407.2 410.3 392.55 397.05 ATUL 3,610.00 3,610.00 3,430.25 3,463.65 ASTERDM 149 152.85 148 149.3 ADANIPORTS 387.7 394 386.1 392 1.1 ITC 303 307.2 298.7 306.45 VENKYS 2,107.05 2,107.45 2,065.00 2,076.05 PFIZER 3,127.85 3,163.85 3,105.00 3,151.40 BLUESTARCO 656.6 661.85 647 649.45 SUNPHARMA 469.1 470 462.5 469.85 1.3 DLF 172 177 171.2 176.2 IDFC 42 42.7 41.6 42.3 GUJFLUORO 1,051.25 1,057.00 1,026.00 1,030.50 RELAXO 901.95 901.95 894.05 896.65 TATASTEEL 526.9 527.85 512.7 524.1 0.75 RELINFRA 118.5 122.45 115.8 120.95 DBL 604.5 633.2 604.5 613.8 LAXMIMACH 5,901.00 5,943.30 5,900.00 5,921.00 KALPATPOWR 485.65 489.25 481.05 483.05 VEDL 174.95 176 171.05 175 0.2 JINDALSTEL 175.1 176.45 169.1 172.15 LTI 1,695.15 1,704.05 1,682.20 1,696.15 CADILAHC 330.05 330.9 326.5 329.75 WHIRLPOOL 1,400.00 1,409.00 1,388.00 1,404.25 GALAXYSURF 998.05 1,002.50 990.5 997.55 HINDALCO 200.4 201.4 197.2 200.5 0.15 BATAINDIA 1,450.00 1,466.00 1,442.00 1,461.90 TEAMLEASE 2,947.70 3,001.00 2,947.70 2,993.70 TRIDENT 66.35 68.3 65.35 67.65 JKLAKSHMI 361.5 361.5 347.25 353.6 VTL 1,135.00 1,143.00 1,121.50 1,142.35 NTPC 133.65 134.45 132.3 133.7 0.05 TATAELXSI 955 957.6 927 930.3 MAHABANK 16.25 18.6 16.25 18.07 ISEC 216 228.75 215.5 217.55 JYOTHYLAB 181 182.85 178.9 180.65 ITDC 268.1 269.9 265.5 266.2 AXISBANK 754.7 755.7 738.35 750.9 -2.35 TATAGLOBAL 204 211.55 200.5 208.9 BIOCON 618.7 618.7 609.55 613.6 MARICO 363.2 364.9 356.85 362.7 INOXLEISUR 316.1 317.4 312.25 313.95 THYROCARE 491 499 490 497.45 BRITANNIA 2,988.00 2,997.55 2,952.05 2,977.00 -14 SUNPHARMA 469.05 470 462.7 469.15 FEDERALBNK 96.4 96.4 94.9 95.3 MERCK 3,788.00 3,788.00 3,725.05 3,733.80 MAHSCOOTER 3,946.95 3,950.00 3,893.10 3,915.85 CORPBANK 28 28 27.55 27.7 POWERGRID 193.1 194.65 190.05 192 -1 HCLTECH 1,101.00 1,145.45 1,099.95 1,140.50 BHARATFORG 490 490 478.2 480.9 JPASSOCIAT 5.7 5.8 5.6 5.74 APLLTD 540.05 547.2 528.5 530 SHRIRAMCIT 1,721.10 1,729.80 1,651.00 1,678.80 CIPLA 561.4 564.5 553.2 558.7 -3 HEXAWARE 348 349.55 326.9 332.85 LICHSGFIN 499.95 505 493.65 501.9 AVANTI 392 415 388.15 389.75 BAJAJCON 334.75 334.75 328 330.45 CARERATING 987.6 987.6 982.25 985 COALINDIA 256 258.3 253.4 254 -1.5 TECHM 805.05 819.9 805.05 818.6 RAYMOND 757.45 765 745.65 760.15 HFCL 22.7 22.8 22.25 22.35 GILLETTE 7,585.85 7,645.55 7,555.70 7,590.00 ASTRAL 1,229.40 1,243.40 1,226.95 1,229.05 MARUTI 7,065.00 7,101.95 6,910.00 6,994.35 -54.55 JUSTDIAL 566 580.6 560.7 573.35 STAR 475.65 478.65 465.65 474.45 FRETAIL 429.8 429.9 415.6 421.25 JSLHISAR 87.35 89 85.95 87.45 IOB 14.5 14.66 14.18 14.59 HEROMOTOCO2,650.00 2,661.60 2,582.15 2,615.90 -22.15 BANKBARODA 124.1 125.45 122.8 125.1 NCC 101.95 102.65 99.8 101.85 GLENMARK 633.25 638 627.9 635.3 BASF 1,385.30 1,385.30 1,346.65 1,368.45 GREENPLY 167.9 170.4 162.5 169.15 HEROMOTOCO 2,637.10 2,657.00 2,586.45 2,623.00 BHEL 73.95 74.25 72.95 73.45 TEJASNET 181.05 190.5 181 188.5 CHAMBLFERT 162.55 163.3 159 159.5 UNITEDBNK 10.88 10.99 10.87 10.92 TATAMOTORS 231.65 232.95 217.6 224.25 -7.4 IDFCFIRSTB 52.1 52.35 51.35 52.05 GODREJCP 677.9 681.2 668.65 674.45 APLAPOLLO 1,600.15 1,608.90 1,554.05 1,588.75 LINDEINDIA 496 498.65 490 492.5 SOMANYCERA 408.25 408.25 398 399.1 NIFTY NEXT 50 BHARTIARTL 318.4 326.25 315.75 324.5 PVR 1,680.00 1,717.00 1,676.00 1,711.80 OFSS 3,517.35 3,580.00 3,511.60 3,537.45 SCHNEIDER 104.25 104.25 102.25 104 SJVN 24.4 24.45 24.15 24.35 HEG 1,840.00 1,842.65 1,767.80 1,792.45 NATIONALUM 53 53.4 52.65 52.8 JBCHEPHARM 343.45 360 340.05 348.25 JSWENERGY 72.3 72.6 71.55 71.8 BALMLAWRIE 177.05 178.25 176.2 176.7 M&MFIN 425 436.6 425 433.2 WOCKPHARMA 428 429.75 423.4 428 TORNTPOWER 257.85 257.85 253.45 255.5 TATAINVEST 843 847.6 840 842.05 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE VEDL 175.15 175.95 171.15 174.85 SRTRANSFIN 1,161.90 1,189.00 1,150.00 1,181.55 BOSCHLTD 18,101.35 18,101.35 17,882.50 17,991.25 HSIL 264.15 266.35 260.55 264.95 NIFTY NEXT 50 27,885.55 28,085.00 27,811.95 28,057.85 183 NIITTECH 1,304.25 1,314.00 1,299.25 1,310.50 INDIANB 254 258.2 250.25 257.5 ISGEC 563 567 479 559.75 JMFINANCIL 90 90 85.95 87.7 HINDPETRO 256.05 270.95 256.05 270.25 15.4 HDFC 1,949.00 1,988.85 1,934.10 1,979.15 AUROPHARMA 783 786.3 777 784.55 COLPAL 1,215.50 1,216.50 1,205.00 1,214.90 ZENSARTECH 233.45 234.7 231.6 232.75 BANDHANBNK 582.75 609.9 580 606.15 30.4 RNAM 192.45 211.15 191 208.3 TATACHEM 585.6 587.2 576.95 582.3 VIPIND 466.05 469.1 457.45 466.45 KEC 290.6 294.95 290.35 293.7 DMART 1,290.00 1,336.30 1,290.00 1,335.00 48.95 ZEEL 410.05 419.4 405.35 417.95 JAICORPLTD 120.2 123 119.6 122.05 NOCIL 137.95 139.5 135.45 137 THOMASCOOK 253.5 253.5 245.75 248.95 PAGEIND 23,000.00 23,680.00 22,588.00 23,650.00 757.25 HINDUNILVR 1,745.00 1,759.80 1,734.05 1,752.75 IDBI 42.6 43.5 42.25 43.15 LTTS 1,699.95 1,702.00 1,666.95 1,697.95 HIMATSEIDE 218.9 223.7 217.1 221.35 SAIL 54.85 57.05 54.05 56.45 1.8 CONCOR 510 510 497.5 503.25 TVSMOTOR 515 520 509.45 516.95 SYNGENE 601 610.2 598 601.15 GLAXO 1,285.95 1,299.50 1,282.00 1,292.35 DIVISLAB 1,687.00 1,750.00 1,687.00 1,737.00 50.05 TITAN 1,124.00 1,152.45 1,124.00 1,147.55 RBLBANK 679 679 668 671.8 KANSAINER 435.2 443.8 428.8 436 FORBESCO 2,375.00 2,405.00 2,370.05 2,391.40 DLF 172.45 177 171.15 176.25 4.25 BPCL 339.15 349.45 339.15 348.5 FSL 51 52 50.55 51.5 LAKSHVILAS 78.5 79.9 78.5 79.7 GEPIL 891.1 905.7 885.55 897.25 HAVELLS 765 776 759 775 13.5 GRAPHITE 420 423.65 406.25 408.65 UJJIVAN 320.55 324.05 314.55 322.95 CHENNPETRO 253.9 259 251.05 257.5 LAURUSLABS 386 390.3 386 388.1 BANKBARODA 123.9 125.45 122.7 125.05 1.95 TATAMTRDVR 113.25 113.25 104.75 108 SANOFI 5,702.00 5,702.00 5,664.00 5,676.00 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226.8 227.6 AUROPHARMA 781.45 787 777.2 784.8 6.2 AMBUJACEM 223.8 226 216.5 224.4 AMARAJABAT 677.9 681 672 674.1 RCF 59.1 59.25 58.5 59.05 NBVENTURES 104.05 104.9 102.55 104.55 MAXINDIA 69.35 69.55 66.6 68.45 ABB 1,465.00 1,505.00 1,460.70 1,490.00 11.7 BAJAJFINSV 7,485.00 7,680.00 7,478.20 7,647.35 KAJARIACER 619.3 624.95 617 622.05 BAJAJELEC 560.6 572.25 559.85 563.3 GICHSGFIN 254.8 255.8 252 253.8 DBCORP 187.85 189.95 182 188.85 UBL 1,417.10 1,433.00 1,400.00 1,430.00 10.45 DRREDDY 2,829.40 2,865.00 2,813.10 2,855.35 POWERGRID 193 194.2 190 191.95 OBEROIRLTY 525.75 527.4 518.55 523.75 SCI 34.7 35 34.55 34.95 GULFOILLUB 870 878 870 876.95 HDFCAMC 1,577.85 1,595.00 1,577.30 1,590.85 10.5 M&M 670 670 662.1 668 RAIN 129.8 130.8 126.6 128.85 GRANULES 117.3 118 114.45 115.6 ECLERX 1,140.95 1,142.00 1,135.55 1,137.65 NAVNETEDUL 114.1 114.4 112.55 112.9 HDFCLIFE 397.6 400.9 397.3 400.2 2.4 IDEA 17.1 17.7 17.05 17.2 SKFINDIA 2,000.15 2,020.00 1,992.80 1,998.70 HINDZINC 276.05 276.85 273 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334 327.6 330.4 APARINDS 679.45 694.15 674.05 681.05 ICICIGI 1,071.00 1,082.35 1,065.35 1,070.90 1.9 GMRINFRA 17.5 17.65 17.35 17.4 CASTROLIND 157.95 160.25 155.6 156.8 HEIDELBERG 174.1 183.45 174.05 182.3 COFFEEDAY 262 268.65 261.15 267.25 STARCEMENT 105.05 107 103.35 106.25 MCDOWELL-N 554 559.5 549.05 555 0.5 BLISSGVS 170.1 176.8 168.1 170.35 PIDILITIND 1,217.65 1,227.00 1,210.65 1,222.15 ASTRAZEN 2,226.80 2,265.00 2,224.75 2,252.50 ASHOKA 128.9 130 128.8 129.4 FDC 163.9 164.7 163 163.95 CADILAHC 329.6 330.8 326.1 329 0.25 GRASIM 863.5 886 850.1 880.95 ADANIPORTS 389 394 386.55 391.95 TATAMETALI 654 656.1 641 643.05 MAGMA 122.3 127 122.3 125.25 SUPPETRO 218.2 219.15 216 217 HINDZINC 276 276.65 272.9 275.5 0 RAJESHEXPO 720.5 742 707 714.65 NATCOPHARM* 537.1 550 536.15 540.15 PRSMJOHNSN 100 100 96.75 99.2 TTKPRESTIG 8,185.15 8,185.15 8,150.00 8,172.35 PHOENIXLTD 605.55 606.75 597.8 600.1 CONCOR 505 510 497.4 504.5 -0.3 CGPOWER 35.15 38.1 34.85 37.65 ABCAPITAL 98.65 100 98 98.65 NHPC 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131.05 ICICIPRULI 369.5 370.75 360.55 363.1 -6.4 PFC 115.5 119.95 115.45 119.15 ICICIPRULI 367.1 370.85 360.45 363.15 VINATIORGA 1,762.20 1,801.10 1,759.50 1,777.75 LALPATHLAB 1,079.00 1,079.00 1,054.35 1,068.15 NH 213.35 213.35 208 208 AMBUJACEM 223 226.35 216.05 222.15 -4.65 GRUH 300.05 318 296.9 313.8 SYNDIBANK 38.55 40.25 38.45 39.6 CYIENT 585.05 593.5 583.55 587.05 KNRCON 246.75 250 246.65 248.35 SFL 1,360.00 1,360.00 1,360.00 1,360.00 ACC 1,625.00 1,625.00 1,570.00 1,600.70 -60.95 UNIONBANK 89 89.9 87.1 89.1 KTKBANK 127.95 129.55 126.5 128.95 WABAG 286.65 292.7 285.9 290.5 GICRE 250.15 251 247.85 248.95 JCHAC 1,900.00 1,900.00 1,900.00 1,900.00 LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 world 11

Death toll climbs to 359 US denies providing Official: ‘Nonsense’ to link Lanka in SL bombings: Police intelligence on attacks attacks to NZ mosque killings Colombo (PTI): The US has prior knowledge.”Sri Lankan Colombo (PTI): A senior Sri ble for the bombings in Sri Jacinda Ardern for her PTI n COLOMBO said that it did not provide Sri authorities have started an Lankan Muslim leader Lanka to have been planned in response to the shootings, that tore through churches coastal area where the Lanka with advance intelli- investigation into how warn- Wednesday dismissed as the period, saying it was like- particularly for building con- he death toll in Sri Lanka’s and luxury hotels in Sri bombed St Sebastian’s Church gence prior to the Easter ings about possible attacks “nonsense” the government’s ly in the works for longer, with nections between communi- TEaster Sunday bomb Lanka on Easter Sunday, in is located. Sunday militant attacks that were not passed to top minis- view that the deadly attacks on foreign influence.The Islamic ties. attacks has risen to 359, the country’s worst terror Giving information on killed over 350 people.This ters. Easter Sunday on churches State terror group has claimed “We sent letters to the police said on Wednesday attack. the suicide bombers, the comes amidst what the Sri Nine suicide bombers, and luxury hotels may have responsibility for the attacks in Nobel prize committee to amidst nationwide search Police said that as many police said that the attacks at Lankan government minister including a woman, were been a retaliation for last Sri Lanka, but did not men- award the peace prize to the operations to nab the perpe- as 34 foreign nationals who the Cinnamon Grand and Harsha de Silva said Monday involved in the massive Easter month’s massacre of Muslims tion New Zealand as a justifi- New Zealand prime minister,” trators of the country’s worst lost their lives have been Shangri La Hotels had been that advance intelligence had Sunday bombings and 60 peo- in two mosques in New cation.“It is nonsense to link he said.“She definitely terror attack. So far 60 peo- identified.Of them, 10 are carried out by two broth- been provided by “both India ple have been arrested so far for Zealand. Addressing an emer- (the attacks) to New Zealand,” deserves the Nobel peace ple have been arrested in from India, three from ers.The Cinnamon Grand and the United States.”“We had their suspected links to Sri gency session of Parliament on Ahamed told CNN. prize,” he added. connection with the attacks, Denmark, one each from Hotel bomber had booked no prior knowledge of these Lanka’s worst terror attack that Tuesday to discuss the coun- “The New Zealand attack Suicide bombers, police spokesman Ruwan Japan, the Netherlands, himself into the hotel on the attacks,” US Ambassador to Sri killed at least 359 people. try’s worst terror attacks, state opened the eyes of the world believed to be members of an Guansekera said. “The num- Portugal, Bangladesh, Spain, previous night. CCTV Lanka Alaina Teplitz was quot- Suicide bombers, believed minister of defence Ruwan to the crisis the Muslims are Islamist extremist group - ber of death now is 359,” he two each from China, Saudi footages have shown his ed as saying by the CNN. to be members of local Islamist Wijewardene said the early facing,” he said, adding it was the National Tawheed Jamath said.More than 500 people Arabia, Turkey, six from the breakfast table where he was At least four Americans extremist group, carried out a findings of the ongoing probe something of “blessing” for (NTJ) - carried out a series of have been injured in the UK, two holding the US and seen consuming pieces of were killed in the attacks.She series of devastating blasts that found that the suicide bomb- drawing attention to growing devastating blasts that tore bombings. the UK nationalities and two fruit and taking a walk said, “the Sri Lankan govern- tore through churches and lux- ings were in revenge for the Islamophobia worldwide. through three churches and Defence Minister Ruwan holding Australian and Sri around the restaurant before ment has admitted lapses in ury hotels in Sri Lanka on March 15 killings at two Five Indians were among luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Wijewardene, addressing a Lankan nationalities, offi- exploding himself. their intelligence gathering and Sunday. mosques in Christchurch 50 people killed in the ghast- Easter Sunday, killing 359 press conference here, cials said. A French national, Their younger brother information sharing.”When Though the National which left 50 people dead. ly terror attacks on two people, including 10 Indians, accepted that there had been who was reported as killed in has also been nabbed by the asked her about de Silva’s claim, Tawheed Jamath (NJT) blamed But Hilmy Ahamed, the mosques in Christchurch in the country’s worst terror a major lapse in security the Ministry media release of police. The house search had Teplitz responded, “Well I can’t by the Sri Lankan government Muslim Council of Sri Lanka’s which was carried out by 28- attack. arrangements.“We (the gov- April 22, is a case of mistak- led to the discovery of speak for others. I don’t know has not claimed responsibility vice president, did not buy the year-old Australia-born Authorities say they are ernment) have to take the en identity, they said. extremist literature, a com- what other sources of infor- for the attacks, the Islamic government’s version.Pointing Brenton Tarrant reportedly looking into possible links responsibility. The President Additionally, 14 foreign puter hard disk and SIM mation the government of Sri State said the bombers owing to the relatively short period targeted immigrants during between the locals who car- (Maithripala Sirisena) is plan- nationals are unaccounted cards, thought to have been Lanka might have had. I can allegiance to the terror group of time between the attacks, Friday prayers. He also praised ried out the suicide bombings ning to make some changes for and could be among the used to coordinate the just tell you that we had no carried out the strikes. Ahamed said it was impossi- New Zealand Prime Minister and the Islamic State group. in the security establish- unidentified victims at the blasts.The police has already ments,” he said.Intelligence Colombo Judicial Medical arrested the accomplices of suggested that the attackers Officer’s mortuary, police the bomber of the lodging were motivated by the said.Sixteen foreigners house near the National Zoo SL Prez asks defence secy, police chief to resign Christchurch shootings, the injured in the attacks are at the Colombo suburb of minister said.“One of the sui- receiving treatment at the Dehiwela.The taxi driver who PTI n COLOMBO In his address to the nation for Fernando to resign from SL tourism industry to take a series of devastating blasts that cide bombers studied over- Colombo National Hospital had taken him to the lodge the first time since the Easter their posts, the Sunday beating from Easter blasts ripped through churches and seas. Most of them are well- and private hospitals in was also arrested, the police ri Lankan President Sunday blasts that killed 359 Times reported, quoting Sri Lanka’s tourism indus- luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on educated, and come from Colombo. Police spokesman said. The police suspected the SMaithripala Sirisena has people and wounded more sources close to the presi- try, the mainstay of its econo- Easter Sunday, in the country’s maybe middle-class or upper- Gunasekera said that the bomber may have been tar- asked Defence Secretary than 500 others, Sirisena last dent. my, could be hit by the Easter worst terror attack. middle-class. So they are search operations were car- geting the nearby St Mary’s Hemasiri Fernando and coun- night said he will make make Sirisena last night said Sunday’s deadly blasts which The bombs tore through financially quite independent ried out during Tuesday Church where a large gath- try’s police chief Pujith changes in top positions in the that the people were ques- killed over 350 people, the three five-star hotels in and their families are quite night’s curfew hours in dif- ering was present at the Jayasundara to resign after security establishment within tioning why action had not industry officials warned. Colombo: the Cinnamon stable financially. ferent parts of the country. Easter Sunday mass. their failure to prevent the the next 24 hours. been taken by the top secu- Sri Lanka is one of South Grand, the Shangri La and the “We believe that one of Many of the arrested peo- However, the presence of deadly suicide blasts despite President Sirisena has rity officials despite the Asia’s top tourist destinations Kingsbury. the suicide bombers studied ple have suspected links to police at the church, who having the prior intelligence requested Inspector General availability of intelligence with its pristine beaches, tea At least 38 foreigners, in the UK and maybe later on the National Thowheeth were there due to a previous inputs about the attacks, a of Police (IGP) Jayasundara support from a friendly gardens and dense forests. including 10 Indian nationals, did his post-graduate in Jamath, the group which offi- break into the church by media report said Wednesday. and Defence Secretary neighbouring country. Suicide bombers carried out a have died in the attacks. Australia, before coming back cials believe carried out the thieves, had prevented the to settle in Sri Lanka,” bombings.Meanwhile, police bomber’s entry into the Wijewardene said.There were on Wednesday carried out a church, officials said.Speaker nine suicide bombers includ- controlled explosion of a Karu Jayasuriya said ing a woman involved in the motorcycle parked under sus- Parliament would meet on bombings, police spokesman picious circumstances near a Wednesday to debate the Gunasekera said at the press cinema hall. security situation in the conference.“Eight of them The area near the Savoy country in the aftermath of have been identified,” he Cinema at Wellawatta, South the blasts. said.As many as 60 people, all Colombo was cleared and The emergency regula- Sri Lankan nationals, have the controlled explosion was tions which were announced been arrested so far, he said, carried out by the bomb dis- by President Sirisena would adding that 32 of them are in posal squad to check the be presented for Parliament’s the custody of the Criminal motorcycle which had no ratification. Investigation owner. No explosives were The emergency powers Department.The Islamic State found in the vehicle.Police allow the security forces to terror group has claimed said that following the launch crackdown on law responsibility for the devas- searches, over 10 people were and order breaches by sudden tating Easter blasts in Sri arrested from the Muslim searches of property, arrests Lanka and identified the sui- minority concentrated areas and detention of people cide bombers who were of Aluthgama and Beruwela, indefinitely. The Ministry of involved in the attacks.Seven south of Colombo. Further Education said the reopening Anusha Kumari, second from left, weeps during a mass burial for her husband, two children and three siblings, all victims of Easter Sunday's bomb attacks, in Negombo, Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Anusha Kumari, suicide bombers carried out six were arrested at of schools had been put off center, holds a coffin during a mass burial for her husband, two children and three siblings, all victims of Easter Sunday's bomb blast in Negombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday. Kumari, 43, was left childless and a widow a series of devastating blasts Katuwapitiya in the western till April 29. when suicide bombers launched a coordinated attack on churches and luxury hotels in and just outside Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. ( Indian-origin GLOBE TROTTING Britain ‘approves’ Huawei role in 5G network Canadian leader Maisie Williams responds to fans’ AFP n LONDON cutting edge technology. fied “significant technolog- “While we await a for- ical issues” in Huawei’s engi- reveals he was ‘uncomfortable’ reactions ritish Prime Minister mal government announce- neering processes that pose BTheresa May has report- ment, we are pleased that “new risks” for the nation’s Los Angeles: Maisie Williams has responded to the divid- edly approved a limited role the UK is continuing to telecommunications, sexually abused ed fan reactions following her much talked about sex scene in the lat- for China’s Huawei to help take an evidence-based according to a government est episode of “Game of Thrones”, by pointing out that if anyone should build a 5G network in the approach to its work and we report. as child be feeling awkward about the sequence, it should be her as her entire UK, shrugging off security will continue work cooper- “Further significant Toronto (PTI): Canada’s Indian- family watched it.The sex scene between Arya and Gendry (Joe warnings from senior min- atively with the government, technical issues have been origin opposition leader Jagmeet Dempsie) was arguably one of the most shocking moments in the isters and Washington sur- and the industry,” the identified in Huawei’s engi- Singh has revealed that he was sex- another buildup episode of the HBO series’ final season.Two days after rounding the telecoms giant, Chinese company added. neering processes, leading ually abused by his taekwondo the episode dropped, Williams made light of the reactions Tuesday, media said Wednesday. Britain’s move would be to new risks in the UK teacher when he was 10 years old saying her large family has “probably watched” the scene too. “If u Britain’s National Security at odds with the United telecommunications net- and said it is one of his regrets in feel uncomfortable just know that my mother and my step dad and Council, which is chaired States, which has banned works,” read annual findings life that he kept quiet about the my 2 sisters and my 4 brothers have all probably watched this too aha- by May, agreed Tuesday to Huawei’s 5G technology from the Huawei Cyber assault. hakillmeehehe (sic)” the actor tweeted.The fans knew about the arc allow the Chinese technology from its territory and urged Security Evaluation Centre The 40-year-old Sikh leader between the two characters - Gendry was Arya’s crush and he also giant limited access to build allies in the so-called Five oversight board. of New Democratic Party in his found comfort in her friendship, especially since they have journeyed “non-core” infrastructure such Eyes intelligence sharing The board — which memoir said the abuse took place together before get separated. as antennas, The Daily collective — comprising also includes officials from in 1980s while he was growing up Author Melissa Anelli shared a GIF with Tommen and Margeary in Telegraph newspaper wrote. Australia, Britain, Canada Britain’s GCHQ cybersecu- in Windsor, Ontario, the Global bed and wrote, “Surprised to wake up and learn people are panick- The Financial Times, cit- International Development decision has not been final- and New Zealand — to fol- rity agency as well as a News reported.Singh created polit- ing about Arya having sex afters years of watching her turn into a ing those close to the meeting, Secretary Penny Mordaunt. ly made yet and the Prime low suit. senior Huawei executive and ical history in Canada last month remorseless killer it’s almost like women’s sexuality freaks people out added that the Chinese com- May’s Downing Street office Minister will take advice Huawei is the leading representatives from the UK when he made his debut in the more than violence or something.” On the age factor, another argu- pany had been banned from declined to comment on the form all of the relevant manufacturer of equipment telecommunications sector House of Commons, the lower of ment questions the silence of people when Sophie Turner’s Sansa Stark more sensitive “core” parts of story. agencies and departments,” for next-generation 5G — added it could provide house of Parliament, as the first was raped by her husband Ramsey Bolton (Iwan Rheon) in season the project. However, Digital James added. mobile networks with only limited assurance that non-white leader of a major oppo- five. The Times newspaper Minister Margot James dis- Huawei itself welcomed almost instantaneous data risks posed by the Chinese sition party in the country. meanwhile was more cau- missed the media specula- the report. transfer that will become the tech giant to UK national In his book, ‘Love and I will be back very soon: tious, stating that May was tion. “In spite of cabinet “Huawei welcomes nervous system of Europe’s security would be “suffi- Courage: My Story of Family, “considering giving limited leaks to the contrary, final reports that the UK govern- economy, in strategic sectors ciently mitigated long-term”. Resilience and Overcoming the Britney Spears to fans approval”. Her reported decision yet to be made on ment is moving towards like energy, transport, bank- Shrugging off the wide- Unexpected’, he said the instructor moves come despite con- managing threats to tele- allowing Huawei to help ing and health care. spread concerns, Egypt on - who he only refers to as Mr N - Los Angeles: A day after fans protested her release from a psychi- cerns raised by Home coms infrastructure,” she build the UK’s 5G network,” The technology titan Sunday said Huawei would offered him personal classes at his atric facility, Britney Spears went on social media to comfort wor- Secretary Sajid Javid, tweeted. it said in a brief statement.“ faces pushback in some roll out a 5G phone network home dojo. He said his instructor ried admirers, saying she will be “back very soon”. Fans of the pop Foreign Secretary Jeremy She later told Sky News This green light means Western markets over fears there for the first time dur- has since died. “As a kid, I was so star assembled outside City Hall in West Hunt, Defence Secretary that while a final decision that UK businesses and con- Beijing could spy on com- ing the upcoming Africa embarrassed and ashamed of what Hollywood, California, on Monday Gavin Williamson, had not been made, James sumers will have access to munications and gain access Cup of Nations football happened, I didn’t talk to anyone demanding to release her from the International Trade indicated that a security the fastest and most reliable to critical infrastructure. tournament. about it,” Singh told the channel. facility. The protest was live-streamed Secretary Liam Fox and review had concluded.“The networks thanks to Huawei’s Last month, Britain identi- “And it wasn’t until almost a on YouTube, with attendees shouting, decade later that I spoke to anoth- “Hey, ho, Larry Rudolph has got to go,” er human being about it. The first claiming it was her longtime man- time I heard the words that it was- ager’s decision to put the star in the n’t my fault was something that just facility. The protesters were also Just 16-minute sleep loss may put your job at risk: Study cracked open my heart.”Singh said seen holding signs that read “Free Washington (PTI): Losing Information Technology and Soomi Lee, assistant profes- he doesn’t think the coach was ever Britney” and “Truth Will Set Her just 16 minutes of sleep could have at least one school-aged sor at University of South charged. “One of my regrets in Free”.On Wednesday, Spears be the difference between a child. Participants reported Florida. my life is I didn’t come forward released a video on Instagram in clear-headed day at the office that when they slept 16 min- “Findings from this study when he was alive. Maybe I would which she said she and her fam- or one filled with distrac- utes less than usual and had provide empirical evidence have been able to give some closure ily needed some time off “to tions, say scientists. A study, worse quality sleep, they for why workplaces need to to other folks and maybe prevent heal”.“Hi guys, just checking in published in the journal experienced more cognitive make more efforts to pro- something from happening in the with all of you who are concerned Sleep Health, found that issues the next day. mote their employees’ sleep. future,” he added.Singh said he about me. All is well. My family has reducing your sleep routine That raised their stress Good sleepers may be better hopes his book will help others been going through a lot of stress and during the work-week great- levels, especially regarding performers at work due to who have been abused to speak up anxiety lately, so I just needed time to deal. ly interferes with job perfor- issues related to work-life greater ability to stay focused and realise it’s not their fault. “A part But don’t worry, I’ll be back very soon,” mance. balance, resulting in them an on-task with fewer errors of writing this book is a way for me she said in a short selfie video.The clip was The researchers from going to bed earlier and wak- and interpersonal conflicts,” to make up for something that I accompanied by a lengthy caption break- University of South Florida ing up earlier due to fatigue. said Lee. regret that I didn’t come forward ing down the speculation and shutting in the US found workers are “These cyclical associa- Researchers also com- (about) and maybe help other peo- down rumours. “I wanted to say hi, because more likely to have poor tions reflect that employees’ pared work-days to week- ple have the courage to come for- things that are being said have just gotten out judgement and fall off-task sleep is vulnerable to daily ends. They conclude the con- ward if that’s right for them, but of control! Wow! There’s rumors, death threats the next day. Researchers cognitive stress and also a sequences of less sleep is not most importantly, to have people to my family and my team, and just so many things surveyed 130 healthy contributor to cognitively as apparent when one has the heal, for them to know it’s not their crazy things being said. employees who work in stressful experiences,” said next day off from work. fault,” he said. LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 world 12 Kim in Russia for first talks with Putin US oil sanctions won’t AFP n VLADIVOSTOK go ‘without response’ orth Korean leader Kim NJong Un said he was look- ing forward to his first talks AFP n TEHRAN with President Vladimir Putin as he arrived in Russia on ran’s supreme leader Wednesday seeking support IAyatollah Ali Khamenei on in Pyongyang’s nuclear dead- Wednesday called the end of oil lock with the United States. sanction waivers by the United Kim’s armoured train rolled in States a “hostile measure” that to the Tsarist-era station in “won’t be left without a Russia’s Pacific port city of response”.“US efforts to boycott Vladivostok, where the summit the sale of Iran’s oil won’t get will take place on Thursday. them anywhere. We will export Wearing a long black coat our oil as much as we need and and fedora, Kim stepped out we intend,” his official English- onto a red carpet on the station language Twitter account said, platform before making his quoting from a speech he deliv- way outside to be received by ered to workers in Tehran. an honour guard and military The United States band. His limousine drove off announced on Monday it after the welcoming ceremony, would halt the practice of bodyguards in suits running exempting countries including In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, alongside. India, China and Turkey from President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, The talks, only confirmed sanctions on purchases of Wednesday. AP at the last minute, will be Kim’s Iranian oil. In May last year, US first face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump with- sales,” he said. Iran’s foreign the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. another head of state since drew Washington from the ministry said Monday that The 37 Saudi nationals negotiations with US President 2015 Iran nuclear deal with Iran “did not and does not were executed on Tuesday “for Donald Trump in Hanoi col- world powers, which had given attach any value or credibility adopting terrorist and extrem- lapsed in February. “I hope this the Islamic republic sanctions to the waivers given to the ist thinking and for forming visit will be successful and relief in exchange for curbs on sanctions.” terrorist cells to corrupt and useful,” Kim told Russian tele- its nuclear programme. Iranian Foreign Minister destabilise security”, accord- vision in the border town of Washington reimposed oil Mohammad Javad Zarif vowed ing to the official Saudi Press Khasan, where women in folk sanctions on Iran in November, on Tuesday that Iranians would Agency (SPA). costumes welcomed him with In this photo released by the Press office of the administration of Primorsky Krai region, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, center, surrounded by Russian and North Korea's but initially gave eight coun- not listen to Trump.“Escalating It said one person was cru- bread and salt in a traditional officials walks, after arriving in Vladivostok, Russia, on Wednesday AP tries, including several US #EconomicTERRORISM cified after his execution, a greeting. allies, six-month reprieves. against Iranians exposes panic punishment reserved for par- “I hope that during the talks follow repeated invitations give up in return.North Korea their ties go back to the found- Kim could be looking to bal- Five of the countries — & desperation of US regime,” ticularly serious crimes. talks... I will be able to have from Putin since Kim last week launched a blistering ing of North Korea, when the ance Beijing’s influence. Greece, Italy, Japan, South he tweeted.“Inheritors of Executions in the ultra-con- concrete discussions on resolv- embarked on a series of diplo- attack on US Secretary of State Soviet Union installed Kim’s Chinese foreign ministry Korea and Taiwan — have ancient Persian civilisation servative oil-rich kingdom are ing situations on the Korean matic overtures last year. Mike Pompeo, insisting he be grandfather Kim Il Sung as spokesman Geng Shuang said already heavily reduced their don’t base strategy on ‘advice’ usually carried out by behead- Peninsula and on the develop- Since March 2018, the for- removed from the negotia- leader. Wednesday that Beijing was purchases from Iran. Iran has of foreigners-let alone ing. Rights group Amnesty ment of our bilateral relation- merly reclusive North Korean tions just hours after announc- The Soviet Union reduced happy to see talks between its said the sanctions are “illegal”. Americans.” International, in a statement, ship,” Kim said. leader has held four meetings ing it had carried out a new funding to the North as it “friendly neighbours”. “We “They (the US) wishfully think said most of those executed Putin was due to arrive in with Chinese President Xi weapons test. began to seek reconciliation believe this will contribute... to they have blocked Iran oil Iran condemns Trump silence were Shiite men “convicted Vladivostok on Thursday, then Jinping, three with South Moscow has already called with Seoul in the 1980s, but peace and stability on the sales, but our vigorous nation on Saudi mass execution after sham trials that violated fly on after the talks for anoth- Korea’s Moon Jae-in, two with for the sanctions to be eased, Pyongyang was hit hard by its peninsula and in the region,” and vigilant officials, if they Iranian Foreign Minister international fair trial stan- er summit in Beijing. Russian Trump and one with Vietnam’s while the US has accused it of demise in 1991. Soon after his Geng said, noting that China work hard, will open many Mohammad Javad Zarif on dards (and) which relied on and North Korean flags were president. trying to help Pyongyang evade first election as Russian presi- and Russia “have always main- blockades,” Khamenei said in Wednesday condemned the confessions extracted through flying on lamp posts on Analysts say he is now some of the measures — accu- dent, Putin sought to nor- tained close communication the speech, partially aired on silence of US President Donald torture”. The rights watchdog Vladivostok’s Russky island, looking for wider internation- sations Russia denies.Kremlin malise relations and met Kim and coordination” on the issue. state TV. “Enemies have repeat- Trump’s administration on said 11 of those executed were where the summit is expected al support in his standoff with foreign policy aide Yuri Jong Il — the current leader’s While ties between Russia edly, in vain, taken action Saudi Arabia’s mass execution convicted of spying for Shiite to take place at a university Washington, while Moscow is Ushakov told a briefing on father and predecessor — three and North Korea have against our great nation (and of 37 people convicted of ter- majority Iran, while at least 14 campus. keen to inject itself into anoth- Tuesday: “The focus will be on times. remained cordial, the last meet- our) revolution... but they must rorism.“After a wink at the others were sentenced in con- The island is connected to er global flashpoint. a political and diplomatic solu- The first of those meetings ing between their leaders came know Iranians won’t give in,” he dismembering of a journalist, nection with anti-government the rest of Vladivostok by a In Hanoi, the cash- tion to the nuclear problem on was in Pyongyang in 2000, in 2011, when Kim Jong Il told added. not a whisper from the Trump protests between 2011 and bridge built in 2012 that cross- strapped North demanded the Korean Peninsula. when Putin became the first then-president Dmitry Khamenei, speaking in administration when Saudi 2012 in the Eastern Province es a harbour used for com- immediate relief from the sanc- “Russia intends to help Russian leader to visit the Medvedev that he was prepared Tehran, also repeated his stance Arabia beheads 37 men in one where most of Saudi Arabia’s mercial and naval ships. Kim tions imposed on it over its consolidate positive trends in North. to renounce nuclear testing. His that Iran should move towards day — even crucifying one two Shiite minority live. plans to stay on in Vladivostok banned nuclear weapons and every way,” he said, but added China has since cemented son has since overseen by far the sale of oil derivatives such days after Easter,” Zarif said on At least 100 people have on Friday for a series of cultural ballistic missile programmes. that no joint statement or sign- its role as the isolated North’s the country’s most powerful as refined oil and petrochem- Twitter. He was referring to the been executed in Sunni-dom- events, including a ballet and a But the talks broke down in ing of agreements was planned. most important ally, its largest blast to date, and the launch of ical products instead of crude.“I murder of prominent Saudi inated Saudi Arabia since the visit to the city’s aquarium, disagreement over what Moscow was a crucial backer of trading partner and crucial missiles capable of reaching the appreciate any decrease of journalist and regime critic start of the year, according to Russian media reported. The Pyongyang was prepared to Pyongyang for decades and fuel supplier, and analysts say entire US mainland. dependency on this type of oil Jamal Khashoggi last year in data released by SPA. China arrests UK launches hunt for new UN: More civilians now killed by US, Bank of England Governor Afghan forces than by insurgents London (PTI): The UK gov- names touted for the post in the Interpol’s ex-chief ernment on Wednesday for- UK media for many months AFP n KABUL Afghan Security Forces,” Butler mally launched its hunt for a now. The 56-year-old, now said in a statement. “The best way new Bank of England Governor, based at the University of fghan civilians are for the first to end the suffering of non-com- a post for which former Reserve Chicago Booth School of Atime being killed in greater batants is to end the fighting for corruption Bank of India (RBI) governor Business, was asked about his numbers by US and pro-gov- through an agreed-upon reduc- Raghuram Rajan has been wide- interest in the job during a UK ernment forces than by the tion in violence on all sides.” In Beijing (PTI): China has for- ly named as among the con- visit last month as part of a tour Taliban and other insurgent 2017, the US military started mally arrested Interpol’s former tenders. UK Chancellor Philip for his latest book ‘The Third groups, a UN report released quickening its operational tempo chief Meng Hongwei, who pre- Hammond told the House of Pillar’ but had declined to com- Wednesday revealed. The bloody after President Donald Trump viously worked as vice minis- Commons Treasury Committee ment. milestone comes as the US steps loosened restrictions and made ter of public security, for cor- that it was important the person “Rajan certainly has the up its air campaign in it easier for American forces to ruption and misuse of power, who took over from current leadership experience needed. Afghanistan while pushing for a bomb Taliban positions. prosecutors said on Governor Mark Carney at the He is also a top economist, who peace deal with the Taliban, who According to US Air Force Wednesday. China’s Supreme end of his term in January 2020 warned in 2005 that a financial now control or influence more Central Command, the US People’s Procuratorate said is equally internationally respect- crisis was looming,” notes the parts of the country than at any dropped 7,362 bombs in prosecutors have decided to ed. Guardian as part of an analysis time since they were ousted in Afghanistan in 2018, the highest arrest Meng on suspicion of “It is very important to have of the potential candidates.“He 2001. of which UNAMA said “appear records began that shows pro- number since at least 2010, and accepting bribes. His case was someone, not only who can do has spent recent weeks publi- During the first three to act with impunity”. government forces have killed up from 4,361 in 2017. While transferred to procurators for a first-class job at home, but cising his recent book, which months of 2019, international “UNAMA urges both the more civilians than insurgents other nations may contribute investigation and prosecution someone who commands talks about renewing a broken and pro-government forces were Afghan national security forces have, though insurgents were logistical or technical support, it after a probe by the National respect in the international capitalist model. It offers reme- responsible for the deaths of 305 and international military forces responsible for more than twice is US aircraft that conduct most Supervisory Commission, it arena,” said the Cabinet minis- dies that fit with Hammond’s civilians, whereas insurgent to conduct investigations into as many injuries as were pro-gov- strikes. added. ter in charge of the appointment preference for greater competi- groups killed 227 people, the allegations of civilian casualties, ernment forces. Colonel Dave Afghanistan’s fledgeling air Meng, 65, who was once a as part of a wider panel of civil tion at all levels of the economy,” United Nations Assistance to publish the results of their find- Butler, spokesman for US Forces- force is also flying more sorties. rising political star among offi- over telephone and online. servants. While Rajan has not it notes. Mission in Afghanistan ings, and to provide compensa- Afghanistan, said the US military The US has sent huge B-52 cialdom of the Communist Earlier this year, she applied for been officially confirmed as The UK Treasury has hired (UNAMA) said in a quarterly tion to victims as appropriate,” the holds itself “to the highest stan- bombers on runs over the coun- Party of China (CPC), held the asylum in France. On October being in the running for the headhunting firm Sapphire report. The majority of the deaths report states. UNAMA started dards of accuracy and account- try and benefited from an powerful post of vice-minister 6, Interpol issued a request to 480,000 pounds a year job, the Partners to oversee the applica- resulted from US air strikes or compiling civilian casualty data ability” and that it strives for pre- increase in aerial hardware as of public security before being the Chinese government for former chief economist of the tions process just as the job was from search operations on the in 2009 amid deteriorating secu- cision in all its operations. “We operations against the Islamic appointed as China’s first offi- information on Meng’s where- International Monetary Fund formally advertised by the UK ground, primarily conducted by rity conditions in Afghanistan. reserve the right of self-defence State group in Iraq and Syria cial to head the Interpol — a abouts and the CCDI replied (IMF) has been one of the Cabinet Office this week. US-backed Afghan forces, some It is the first tally since of our forces as well as the tapered off. global organisation that facili- the following day, saying he had tates worldwide police coop- been detained in connection eration. Last month, he was with an investigation into sacked from all his official alleged corruption. CLIMATE PROTEST IN BRITAIN ‘Framework for accountability positions and expelled from the Confirming his detention, ruling Communist Party for the Chinese Ministry of public against sexual violence in serious disciplinary violations security on October 8, 2018 and suspected graft crimes, said that he is being probed for the Party’s disciplinary watch- bribery and other crimes but conflicts must include all actors’ dog and national supervisory did not elaborate. President Xi United Nations (PTI): A around the globe to implement commission announced. Jinping, who is regarded as the robust framework for account- concrete commitments to fight The Central Commission most powerful leader of China ability against sexual violence the heinous, barbaric and all- for Discipline Inspection after Mao Zedong, heads the in armed conflicts must too-often silent phenomenon (CCDI) accused Meng of abus- ruling CPC, the military and include all actors, irrespective of sexual violence during con- ing his position and power for the presidency. He has been of their affiliations and moti- flict. personal gain, squandering designated as the core leader vations, India has said as it Adopting a resolution by a state funds to finance his fam- and a constitutional amend- stressed the need to under- vote of 13 in favour to none ily’s extravagant lifestyle, and ment has removed two-term stand the nexus between ter- against, with veto-wielding disregarding the principles of limit for the president, paving rorism, trafficking and sexual permanent members China being a party member. Meng the way for him to be the leader violence to address the and Russia abstaining, the was also accused of encourag- for life. scourge. Council reiterated its demand ing his wife to use his status to An official statement here First Secretary in India’s for the complete cessation of all further her own interests. He last month said Meng is being Permanent Mission to the UN acts of sexual violence by all was last heard on September probed for links with disgraced Paulomi Tripathi said at the parties to armed conflict. 25, 2018 after leaving his home senior official Zhou Yongkang. UN Security Council high- “Despite commendable in the French city of Lyon Zhou, 75, was the highest level open debate on Sexual advances both in policy and bound for China. ranking CPC official having Violence in Conflict that practice in combating sexual He sent his wife Grace served as the security chief in improving response to sexual violence, the gap between what Meng a message on social the previously Hu Jintao violence in armed conflicts by is recommended and the real- media, telling her to “wait for regime who was punished in the Security Council cannot be ity in the field remains. We my call”, along with a knife the massive anti-corruption pursued in isolation and the need to better understand the emoji suggesting he was in campaign by Xi in which normative work done outside dynamic complexities, that some kind of danger. Grace over a million officials were the Council regarding equal manifests as sexual violence in reported her husband missing punished since he came to rights and empowerment of armed conflict, in order to pre- to the French authorities on power in 2012.Zhou is cur- women must continue to vent the atrocities, to end the October 4 and was later put rently serving life sentence inform the discussions. culture of impunity and to under police protection after after admitting allegations Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters hold a banner as they briefly block traffic going around Parliament Square in central London, on Wednesday. The non-violent The UN Security Council rehabilitate and reintegrate the receiving threatening messages against him. protest group, Extinction Rebellion, is seeking negotiations with the government on its demand to make slowing climate change a top priority AP called upon warring parties survivors,” she said. usp 13 LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 Ayurveda keeps NEW ENERGY ALLIANCE your liver healthy According to Dr Partap Chauhan, the director of Jiva Ayurveda, natural herbs The 4th Trans India Law Associates (TILA) International Energy Conference was recently organised by are the best remedies to keep the body Dr Gopal Energy Foundation (DEGEF) and brought together key stakeholders from across the world to functioning perfectly boost the power sector he liver (Yakrit), is a vital Torgan. 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Keeping in view the above, the adviser to the International Solar countries including Nigeria, South Indian government's initiative (Urja and state regulatory bodies. During 5th TILA International Conference Alliance (ISA) was the knowledge Korea, Cameroon and Canada Kranti) to remove the course of the conference, the delegates and on Energy 2020 will be convened on partner of the conference. good bowel movements. In addition to soothing the diges- tive system, aloe vera also Turmeric also promotes elim- fights stress and strengthens India-Russia to strengthen bilateral trade ination of toxins from the the immune system. body. In most cases, you do NOTE: Please do not self- n an attempt to fulfill the aspira- India's participation assumes spe- the Irkutsk city. India's country level and jute products, horticulture, print not need to take any addition- medicate with herbs. For treat- Itions of the Indo-Russian business cial significance as both the countries participation will bring the two coun- and packaging technologies, sports al turmeric if you already use ment of liver problems, please fraternity, the first ever national level have made a resolution to set a tar- tries together to work jointly towards THE EVENT AIMS goods, food processing it in your meals. consult a doctor. participation in the sixth edition of get for US$ 30 billion in bilateral trade integrating them into a regional machines/equipment, food and bev- the Irkutsk International Trade Fair, by 2025 and both the countries are value chain, thereby promoting mutu- TO STRENGTHEN erages, Ayurveda, yoga, herbal prod- GUDUCHI: This herb is (The views expressed are Irkutsk, Russia (August 21 to 24, working together towards devel- al trade and investment. ucts and cosmetics, health care ser- known for its detoxifying and personal. Dr Partap 2019) is being organised by the India oping a Free Trade The multi-product THE EXISTING vices, educational institutions, hos- blood cleansing properties. Chauhan is an author, public Trade Promotion Organisation Agreement (FTA) to display profile includes PACTS AND pitality and tourism industry along Ayurvedic herbal medicines speaker and a (ITPO) at the Irkutsk Exhibition facilitate this target. goods and indus- with participation from the media prepared for liver problems Ayurvedacharya). Complex in Russia. This also includes tries including PROVIDE AN and entertainment industry. The The event aims to carry forward the sale of com- engineering business visitors to the exhibition the momentum to further strength- modities along goods, informa- EXCELLENT would include importers and First knowledge-sharing workshop en the bilateral trade relations and with civil tion technolo- BUSINESS exporters, wholesalers, local and provide an excellent business plat- nuclear energy gy, renewal regional buyers, among others. between PRSI chapters in Bhopal form to the Indian companies in and defense energy, elec- PLATFORM TO Those who wish to participate in Russia’s untapped Balkan region. equipment. The tronics, build- the exhibition can pay the participa- he first knowledge sharing workshop between the Public The event will feature bonhomie of multi-product ing and con- INDIAN tion fee of $300 per square meters for TRelations Society of India (PRSI) Chapters was conducted the people of Russia towards Indian B2B and B2C struction indus- the equipped shell stands. The in Bhopal recently, under the patronage of Pushpendra Pal Singh, products as they have a special place event is being held try (hardware, san- COMPANIES IN exhibitors can order additional equip- the chairman of the Bhopal Chapter and Naresh Kumar, the chair- in their hearts. Significantly, the with the support of itary ware, ceramics, RUSSIA'S ment and furniture from the exhibitor man of the Delhi Chapter. The former general manager (PR) of event will be visited by the companies the Embassy of India in tiles, interior and décor), manual. The catalogue and tariff for the Airport Authority of India, G S Bawa, was also present on from main cities of Siberia, Russia and Russia, the Government of pharmaceutical, chemicals, UNTAPPED extra display stands, renting extra this occasion. The workshop was organised by the Bhopal Chapter India’s neighboring countries like Irkutsk Region, the East Siberian medical and surgical equipment, showcases, tables, chairs, and other of PRSI on the occasion of the National Public Relation Day. The China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Chamber of Commerce and the apparel, textiles and handloom, jew- BALKAN REGION accessories are available on request event was attended by professionals from the industry and stu- Ukraine, Belorussia and so on. Industry and City Administration of ellery, handicrafts, footwear, coir with the organisers. dents of the Makhanlal Chaturvedi University. INDIAN COAST GUARD ‘Muthoot Vishwaas Ki Tijori’ COMMISSIONS NEW SHIP bags Silvers at Abby Awards

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t the recently concluded river and thus were unable to their experience, all their AGoafest 2019, Muthoot focus or enjoy having a peace- belongings were returned in Finance’s 45-day mega activa- ful holy dip. Identifying this Muthoot branded biodegrad- tion effort at the Prayagraj problem, Muthoot Finance able non-plastic bags new coast guard vessel — Kumbh 2019 called ‘Muthoot decided to leverage on its core along with some interesting AC-441—was commis- Vishwaas Ki Tijori’, bagged the asset of ‘trust’ and offer this goodies. sioned at the Vizhinjam Silver Medal at the Abby unique solution. To add to this, the exteri- Harbour by the chief secre- Awards 2019. Abhinav Iyer, Powered by a specially or design and overall look and tary of the Government of DGM (Marketing and designed mobile App, online feel of the locker too was like Kerala, Tom Jose. He com- Strategy) accepted the award e-KYC was done while avail- that of an actual golden vault missioned the ship into the on behalf of the brand. ing this service. Photographs which by itself became a spec- series in a ceremonial func- Partnered with Radio of their belongings were taken tator’s delight. During the acti- tion hosted under the aegis of Mirchi, ‘Muthoot Vishwaas and a physical confirmation vation, more than 10,000 ben- the Regional Commander Ki Tijori’ offered technology- document along with the eficiaries availed this free ser- ndianOil’s Northern Region ing the week, wherein, inputs Western Region, Inspector enabled, free locker services photograph of their belong- vice thereby, letting more than Ikicked off the ‘Safety Week’ were provided to all the work- General Vijay D Chafekar, for all devotees. This is for the ings was given to the depos- 50,000 family members have a celebrations by observing the ers on usage of various fire PTM, TM. The function was first time in the history of the itors, providing them an peaceful holy dip during their ‘National Fire Service Day’ to and safety equipment, fire witnessed by senior officers Kumbh Mela, that locker ser- added layer of assurance. The Kumbh visit. create awareness on fire pre- chemistry, fire organogram from the Army, Navy, Air vices were offered to all visi- lockers were also equipped In addition to the above, vention, fire protection and and emergency evacuation Force, BSF, police, Airport tors to keep their personal with 24x7 CCTV surveillance innovative Muthoot Boat renew its employees’ com- procedure. An exhibition of Authority of India, Central belongings safe before they systems, security guards, Services were also introduced mitment towards safety. The fire and safety equipment, and state authorities and the proceed to have their holy dip. metal detectors, alarm sys- to ferry people. Free transit company’s employees under- inaugurated by Harsh National Cadet Corps. It was It was observed that more tems, fire extinguisher and shelter homes were also organ- took the safety pledge which Sachdev, Executive Director conducted with full ceremo- veillance, interdiction, search The ship is commanded by often than not, people coming other essentials to ensure ised at multiple cities for devo- was followed by various safe- (Regional Services), ny of parading the guard and and rescue and rendering Assistant Commandant Amit for the festival found it a added safety. On their return, tees, free of cost. For overseas ty awareness events and com- IndianOil, Northern Region, the band. The Indian Coast assistance to boats and crafts K Choudhary, TM and has a major challenge to keep their their belongings and identity visitors who converged for petitions. A safety training was also set up to refresh the Guard ship C-441 is capable in distress at sea. It will 13 member crew onboard valuables safely and had to was re-verified and handed this festival, Muthoot Forex program for contract workers operating knowledge. He also to undertake multifarious enhance the search and res- with specialisation in various leave their personal belongings over to them in the same pris- helped them with instant for- of the Northern Regional released a booklet on ‘Safety tasks such as close coast sur- cue capacity of Kerala seas. fields. unattended on the banks of the tine condition.To sweeten eign exchange services. office was also organised dur- Briefing’. LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 vivacity 14 ‘ENDING IS NOT A SCARY WORD’ Anyone who saw Avengers: Infinity War knows that the directors weren’t kidding about bringing this saga to a close Looks aren’t as Tehanos literally dissolved half of humanity, including Spider-Man and Black Panther in an event known as everything: PeeCee ‘the snap’ that’s inspired tears, memes and more fan theories than the internet can hold Actress PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS, who has been named bout five years ago, Marvel Beauty of the Year by People Studios president Kevin Feige magazine, says she has found himself on a retreat in realised that looks aren’t Palm Springs plotting the future for the wild, experi- everything. mentalA “cinematic universe” that he Priyanka has also helped start in 2008. He wanted to do realised that “in the something that they hadn’t done. He world we live in, the wanted an ending. And after a quick pitch to Robert standard of beauty is Downey Jr, he, directors Anthony and Joe not real.” Russo and screenwriters Christopher Looking back at the Markus and Stephen McFeely, started time she started plotting a way to bring this saga to a close, working in show brainstorming whenever they had a moment — even in between takes of business, she said, “I Captain America: Civil War. think I realised what Anyone who saw Avengers: Infinity all it takes to actually War knows they weren’t kidding around look the way we do either. Thanos literally dissolved half of on magazine covers humanity, including Spider-Man and Black Panther in an event known as “the and the work we do. snap” that’s inspired tears, memes and That’s when I realised more fan theories than the internet can looks aren’t every- hold. Talk about a cliffhanger. thing, it’s the confi- Endings are a rarity in the franchise uncrowded check-out aisles, the sur- of wraps up the journey for a lot of these dence with which you walk movie-making business; especially when vivors have spent the ensuing time in a characters.” one’s popularity has only multiplied as the prolonged state of mourning. The remain- It led to a lot of reflection, about where into a room, it’s the ability movies of Marvel have. But Marvel ing superheroes are also reeling, ashamed they started and how they’ve grown. An epic send-off to do your job to the best of Studios, which has never shied away from of their defeat. One has turned angry and Johansson noted that she’d been develop- your capabilities.” a little rule-breaking, is taking a sledge- vengeful, another has grown a beer belly. ing her character for 10 years now, and is here were more than a few sniffles from hammer to that old “don’t leave money on As nauseating as the aura of momentous- excited that Black Widow has evolved the audience at the premiere of the table” maxim, and audiences will final- ness around Endgame has been for some, from a “sexy secretary” type to a more TAvengers: Endgame in Los Angeles, ‘Me and Alia (Bhatt) ly be able to see how they do it when the movie — while certainly not lacking fully realised woman. which Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth Avengers: Endgame opens nationwide in ominous solemnity — is frequently “The whole shoot felt pretty nostal- proudly admitted contributing to. had so much fun today. funny, as the Russos, working from a gic,” Hemsworth added. “We were con- “I don’t know about you, but I cried like shooting the song “Ending is not a scary word,” Feige script by Christopher Markus and Stephen stantly talking about when it all started to six times,” Evans said standing alongside for said. “It’s a necessary word.” McFeely, arrange their heroes in fresh how we pulled this off and what we were dozens of his Marvel Cinematic Universe co- Student of What exactly that means for the pairings and unlikely contexts. a part of.” stars like Scarlett Johansson, Brie Larson and the Year 2. Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is That’s owed sizeably to the cast, But he also admits he was “kind of Robert Downey Jr after the first public something of a state secret. Feige said that which sports a number of top-tier comic happy to get off the set.” An eight month screening of the film. Personally, this will be “definitive,” though. actors, chief among them Downey Jr, but shoot can wear even on Thor. Hemsworth chimed in too, “I cried more I have “People can debate and discuss what there’s also the thankfully prominent And indeed the shoot was grueling. than six times, Chris.” never done that means before they see the movie,” Paul Rudd (Ant-Man) and Avengers reg- The directors, who did Winter Soldier, It was an emotional affair for many as a dance Feige said. “But for us that means bring- ulars Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Mark Civil War and Infinity War said it was the the film closes the book on the first 11 years many. Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri in number ing to a conclusion the first three phas- Ruffalo (the Hulk). While Marvel has hardest of their life. “This went far and 22 films of the MCU, and ends the year- Black Panther, tweeted, “Wow, I feel like cry- es, the first 22 films in the MCU, so that improved in gender parity (Brie Larson’s beyond anything we’d ever done before,” long cliffhanger of Infinity War, in which half ing... it was amazing.” like that. everything thereafter is a new start.” recently launched Captain Marvel plays said Anthony Russo. “There’s a reason why of humanity turned to dust. And, as The New York Times’ Dave Itzkoff wrote Working So “new” in fact that Feige won’t even a small but pivotal role here) its cosmos movies aren’t made this way normally.” Hemsworth reminded on the purple carpet, that he was, “Not prepared for the range of with Alia was an discuss what’s to come beyond the July could still use some funny actresses. Can But that this was unconventional was “this grouping may never happen again.” emotions that #Endgame put me through, amazing experience. release of Spider-Man: Far From Home. He Maya Rudolph, please, be made queen of also the draw. “I think the only reason we Marvel and Walt Disney Co held the pre- from utter despair to pure elation.” Though she is such won’t confirm reportedly in-the-works the galaxy? stuck around, is because they were com- miere in a fittingly massive setting, taking Entertainment Weekly’s Anthony projects like the Black Widow stand-alone, From the previous outing, we knew mitted to an ending and we’re deconstruc- over the Los Angeles Convention Center and Breznican added, “Epic is the word. Epic a big star, she was The Eternals or Shang-Chi, or talk about some things. That the heroes left like Iron tionists,” said Joe Russo. “We like to take constructing a 2,000-seat movie theater, multiplied by a decade of emotion, excite- open and plans for the 20th Century Fox proper- Man, Captain America (Chris Evans), things apart and see the ramifications of including a large format screen and Dolby ment and investment. This is the payoff. It cooperative on set ties like Deadpool and X-Men that are now Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Thor, what happens. Winter Soldier the good sound, inside. left me with a full heart.” while shooting the under his purview. They have the next five Hulk and War Machine (Don Cheadle) guys became the bad guys, Civil War, we Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger And People Magazine’s Kara Warner years mapped out; they’re just not letting are dealing with the devastating loss post- divorced the heroes, Infinity War, we killed kicked off the evening with a special thanks said to “see it as soon as you can and go song.’ audiences peek behind the curtain until snap while trying to figure out what to do half of them. We like to smash it and look to two people — Downey, “the person who in as blind as possible.” —Tiger Shroff after Endgame. It’s that big. with Thanos. A helpful “Avenge the at how you can put the pieces back togeth- really helped to start it all,” and Marvel The film has been kept under wraps until “How we leave Endgame will help Fallen” campaign served as a reminder of er.” Studios president Kevin Feige, who he called, the very last minute in the hopes of allow- define where we’re going for many peo- who survived and who didn’t (some of the And no one, not even Feige, regrets “our own superhero.” ing general audiences to go into it spoiler Actress PARINEETI CHOPRA has ple,” Feige said. But how does one talk dusted were even a surprise, like Black putting the MCU on this one-way path. The event was a who’s who of Marvel free. Even still, some spoiler-y footage leaked been roped in for the Hindi about a movie that no press has seen and Panther’s Shuri). We also know they That’s not to say he never second guess- and Hollywood, with actors and directors on social media last week before being taken remake of the American film The no actors or creators are allowed to dis- have a new weapon in Brie Larson’s es himself, however. from MCU films past and present turning out down. Girl On The Train. She has called cuss in detail? Well, carefully and crypti- Captain Marvel, who Samuel L Jackson’s Two weeks before Infinity War came to see the film, including the likes of Natalie “I wasn’t pleased,” Feige said. “But the cally. Nick Fury managed to page before dis- out he had a moment of panic about the Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bradley Cooper, response was what I expected, which was it a “thrilling It was Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony solving into dust. snap. “That ending was one of the reasons Jon Favreau and even Matt Damon, who everybody turning it off, dismissing, don’t ride.” Stark (Iron Man) who kicked things off Characters die. But it is at least three why we wanted to make the movie. That’s some may remember had a cameo in Thor: watch it, don’t spoil it for anybody else. She wrote on for the MCU, and it’s him who opens clown cars worth of superheroes. Seldom, how we sold it to Disney. We were confi- Ragnarok. Luke Hemsworth, Liam People are excited to see the movie fresh. social media — “Endgame” and most often takes centre if ever, have more movie stars been dent in it,” Feige said. “But then a week or Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus also came out People are excited to see the movie for the stage. Providing even the most basic of brought together in one place; a film two weeks before the film came out, I went, to see the film and support their family. first time. That’s what they’ve been waiting “Hopping onto plot points in Endgame is a fool’s with this kind of collection of talent ‘Oh no. We’re killing all these people. What Initial reactions from press and insid- a year, or 12 years, depending on where you this thrilling errand, but it’s fair to say that it takes really can’t help but be decent, at if the audience totally rejects it?’” ers were largely positive with the words joined us. So, I’m excited that that day is ride! Excited to place some time after the rapture minimum. Generous in humor, spirit and senti- “epic” and “emotional” being tossed out by finally here.” —AP be a part of The caused by the megalomaniac boul- Filming proved an emo- mentality, Endgame is a surprisingly full Girl On The der Thanos (Josh Brolin). tional experience for feast of blockbuster-making that, through Having obtained all six of many of the actors, a some time-traveling magic, looks back demise. But the send-offs, tender and sin- that Endgame marks the end of an era. The Train official Hindi remake. the “infinity stones,” he lot of whom have nostalgically at Marvel’s decade of world cere, capture something about the Avengers conclusion of this chapter in the MCU, of The psychological thriller will be wiped away 50 per cent now been work- domination. This is the Marvel machine films. At their root, they are about fami- course, won’t last long; Marvel’s assembly produced by Reliance of Earth’s creatures ing together for working at high gear, in full control of its ly. Never has that been more apparent than lines are already humming. And I suspect Entertainment. The Hollywood (and superheroes) at almost a decade myth-making powers and uncovering in the daughters, fathers, sons, mothers, it will be some time before we understand film was based on author Paula the end of Infinity or more. more emotion in its fictional cosmos than sisters, brothers and spouses that populate just what Marvel has wrought with these War with the “I was ever before. Endgame, making up the connections that movies. At their worst, they are colossal, Hawkins’ 2015 debut novel of the snap of his fin- pretty teary- But the main difference is that a dose bind this fantasy realm — one that, for all inhuman products built for a supersized same name. gers. eyed,” Evans of finality has crept in to a universe where its turmoil, is far more unified than ours. form of binge-watching. At their best, they Rather than said. “This is death is seldom visited on anyone but the Other farewells are more legitimate- are grand, mega-sized Hollywood specta- bask in the the culmination bad guys. Endgame will likely be most ly sombre. The late Stan Lee here makes cles. It’s not a spoiler to say that Endgame ‘Gemini Man, extra parking of a really long remembered for its teary goodbyes. To say his final cameo, and it’s a good one. Lee’s verges more on the latter. most spaces and endeavor. It kind who would, of course, invite my own swan song, as much as anything, verifies —AP demanding film’ Actor WILL SMITH says the emo- he mere mention of tional and physical challenges of Aghoris triggers an image of fear, intrigue, mystique making Ang Lees science-fiction T and bafflement in our minds, The myth and the reality thriller Gemini Man have simply because little is known been the most demanding about this reclusive cult of sadhus. of his career. The instant visual that floats GAURAV CHOPRA’s new show, Aghori, changes the perceptions about this “This is not only an before the eyes is that of an ash- smeared man with intense eyes, action film, but an sporting dreadlocks, reciting vers- little-known cult, says AYUSHI SHARMA exploration of what es and, the most intriguing aspect over a period of time. And once with the sense of power. In a sim- do something about that too. had 100 questions when he heard one’s younger self of all, practising cannibalism. exaggerated, they become a type- ilar manner, when they acquire Your pain is my pain.” the script and he says, “I didn’t can ultimately teach But there’s so much more to cast for the entire community. these powers, some Aghoris What if a girl happens to fall want to misrepresent Aghoris. I them than what meets the eyes. This show will reveal what they direct their energies towards in love with a seemingly ordinary definitely don’t want to wreck one’s older self. I’m Did you know that a man who are meant to do and how they tantra.” man and later discovers that he something which is so sacred. I 50 years old now, looks just like us, has a job and actually are.” People often refer to them as is actually an Aghori? What if he watched many documentaries and the irony of seems well-adjusted socially The Uttaran actor clarifies super humans and they do have has consciously held back his true and did the groundwork. I was becoming 23- could also be a worshipper of that Aghoris are followers of immense powers as compared to identity for a hidden motive? surprised to see that there are year-old junior in Aghora? Well, actor Gaurav Shiva. And the God has two an ordinary person. “But it’s up Gaurav tells us that it is a story Aghoris who are engineers and Chopra’s forthcoming show forms — of the maker and of the to them where they channelise of love, mysticism and deceit. “It are well-educated. It is just a way this film is that Aghori revolves around the same destroyer. As a manifestation of the power. It is nothing but ener- will shatter all the stereotypes of life. It doesn’t have to be in a 23-year-old me concept. He apprises us that the latter, they practise their craft gy. And that’s exactly what this surrounding love and happy end- form of a sadhu.” wouldn’t have Aghoris, contrary to their gener- on cremation grounds which story is centered around — the ings. It will also present a saga Did his opinion change after been ready for al perception, are actually healers. have an all-pervasive sense of fight between good and evil. which is set against the backdrop doing this show? Well, he says this experience or He explains that the impres- death. Even if Ravan wouldn’t have of the Aghori world,” he says. that he had to modify his outlook sion that we have of them is based “Everything comes from the abducted Sita, Ram, the protec- Gaurav had his reasons for even before he started doing it to take on this role. on misconception. “An Aghori is God who kills and he kills tor of the good, would have signing up for the show. He says, because “how will I play with Our hope is that somebody who follows a life of an because he has to give you anoth- killed evil,” he adds. “When you have been around for conviction if I do not get myself this story provides Aghor, which is disciplined and er life,” says the actor with final- Gaurav explains further that so many years and have given into the skin of the character.” something for does not demarcate between one- ity ringing in his voice. it is also the attitude which successful shows, people start However, this show is not the everyone — never self and another human being. However, he disagrees with makes them different. He says, slotting you. Every time they con- only thing that he has up his Practitioners are the purest and those people who might argue “As an Aghori, I don’t see a dif- struct another character which is sleeve. Gaurav teases us about before seen cine- can feel you like a beehive. Many that shows like this feed myths ference between you and me or similar to what you have played Avengers: Endgame, by saying matic wizardry, Aghoris are part of modern soci- and make them grow bigger. “I on account of colour and creed. before, they call you. However, as that he is probably the only per- nuanced, ety but at the same time also fol- don’t want to talk about myths. I don’t have anger, vengeance or an actor, you feel trapped because son who has seen the much- relatable low the discipline of an Aghor. I’m trying to explain the truth. jealousy. All the powers and the how will you explore and do new hyped film as “I am the official characters Just the way there are all kinds of Within them also there are good siddhis that he acquires is used for things? The whole point of being voice behind the character of people — Hindus, Christians, and bad versions. There are those healing. For instance, there’s pain an actor is to be versatile where Thor in the Hindi version,” he and next-level action,” he said. Muslims — similarly all kinds of who go towards the cult and oth- in my wrist and it’s bothering me, one can play different roles and chuckles. The film will release worldwide on Aghoris exist. They are the vic- ers who go towards tantra. This I’ll do something about it, prob- live different lives.” (The show will soon premiere October 11. tims of stereotypes. There are can happen to anybody just like ably go to a doctor. Similarly, if To play such a character on Zee TV.) convictions that get exaggerated people get corrupted in office you have a pain in your wrist, I’ll requires a lot of research. Gaurav Photo: Pankaj Kumar LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 sport 15 Spurs on course for top 4 finish Eriksen’s 88th minute strike helps Tottenham beat Brighton 1-0; Long nets fastest PL goal against Watford

Barca edge closer to La Liga title AFP n BARCELONA after his team had scored twice, Carles Alena guiding one into arcelona will win La Liga on the corner before Luis Suarez, BWednesday if Atletico in Messi's absence, took and Madrid lose to Valencia after a dispatched a penalty. 2-0 victory over Alaves gave Valverde leaving out his them a 12-point lead at the top captain and star player, presum- of the table. ably with an eye on next week's Lionel Messi started on the Champions League semi-final bench at Mendizorrotza on against Liverpool, was a luxu- Tuesday in a move that made ry Barcelona have earned and clear just how comfortable can afford. Barca are in this title race, its Liverpool, still jostling with conclusion surely now Manchester City in the only a matter of when Premier League, are rather than if. unlikely to feel the Should Atletico same sort of confidence avoid defeat to Valencia when they face at the Wanda Huddersfield on Metropolitano, the Friday. Catalans will still be Other players were crowned champions on preserved too. Jordi Saturday at the Camp Nou Alba, Clement Lenglet and AFP n LONDON placed Chelsea and four ahead of out reply. against West Ham before focusing on The 32-year-old's effort surpassed with a victory over Levante. Arthur Melo all began on the Arsenal in fifth. This was the most frustrating fix- the first leg of the Champions League the previous fastest Premier League They could even have it bench, allowing Samuel Umtiti auricio Pochettino admitted "The team are not as fresh as we ture at the £1 billion ($1.3 billion) semi-finals against Ajax next week. goal, scored by Tottenham defender wrapped up before kick-off on more minutes as he recovers his tired Tottenham stars are wanted, not just legs, but minds, so we ground as the hosts looked hamstrung Ledley King in 9.9 seconds against Saturday if Atletico fail to take from a knee injury, while the Mpushing themselves to their have to congratulate the players. I'm without injured striker Harry Kane FASTEST GOAL RECORD Bradford in December 2000. at least four points from struggling Philippe Coutinho limits after Christian Eriksen's superb so proud of them," said Pochettino. until Eriksen came to the rescue with SOUTHAMPTON: Southampton striker "It's a record, is it?" Long told Sky Valencia and Real Valladolid, started in a front three with late strike sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win "Brighton were a really brave his ninth goal of the season in all com- Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Sports News with a grin after the game. the latter whom they face a few Ousmane Dembele and Suarez. over struggling Brighton on Tuesday. opponent. The most important thing petitions. Premier League history on Tuesday "Straight from the kick-off we hours earlier on Saturday. Alena, the 21-year-old Pochettino's third-placed side is we believed, we didn't give up." But Pochettino was delighted with after netting just 7.69 seconds into his wanted to put them under pressure. 99 "It's an incredibly valuable Spaniard, scored his second La dominated from start to finish at the Although Arsenal can close the the way his players kept plugging away side's 1-1 draw at Watford, who times out of a hundred you block it and win," coach Ernesto Valverde Liga goal and showed again Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but a gap to one point if they win at Wolves right to the end despite the draining snatched a point thanks to Andre it doesn't work but this time it did." said. Real Madrid, who play why many believe he could be combination of brave Brighton defend- on Wednesday, this was a vital result effects of their hectic fixture list. Gray's late equaliser. Long's historic goal, just his fourth their game in hand against a key figure for Barcelona in the ing and poor finishing kept the match in Spurs' bid to qualify for next sea- "There were more than 20 Long's record-breaking goal came this season, didn't prove to be the win- Getafe on Thursday, sit 16 years to come. in the balance until the 88th minute. son's Champions League via a top four attempts and the reward is massive," immediately after the kick-off when he ner at Vicarage Road after Gray's 90th points adrift in third. Alaves Suarez's goal, meanwhile, Eriksen finally ended Brighton's finish. he said. blocked a clearance from Watford minute equaliser for the FA Cup stay eighth, their hopes of a was his 21st in the league and stubborn resistence with a sensation- Tottenham have now won all four Tottenham can take another step defender Craig Cathcart, allowing finalists but nonetheless moved them Europa League spot fading fast. marks the fourth consecutive al long-range drive that lifted games in all competitions at their plush towards securing their top-four berth the Republic of Ireland international six points from the relegation zone Messi came on as a substi- season in which he has passed Tottenham three points clear of fourth- new arena, scoring eight goals with- in Saturday's crucial London derby to dink a cool finish over Ben Foster. with three matches remaining. tute in the 61st minute shortly the 20 mark for Barca. SINGLES Sindhu, Saina enter 2nd L’POOL REVEAL PRE-SEASON US TOUR Pugilists aim to continue marauding run in semis Liverpool: Premier League title contenders round, Srikanth exits Liverpool will head to the United States for their PTI n BANGKOK The men in medal rounds are The best performance by men pre-season tour ahead of the 2019-20 campaign, Deepak Singh (49kg), Amit Panghal was in 2009, which led to seven medals PTI n WUHAN the club announced on Tuesday. Liverpool, he men have already equalled their (52kg), Kavinder Bisht (56kg), Shiva in India's kitty, including one Gold. The currently leading the Premier League by two Tbest ever medal haul, while the Thapa (60kg), Ashish (69kg), Ashish best by women was back in 2005 in op Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal points, have announced three friendlies in the US women have maintained their consis- Kumar (75kg) & Satish Kumar (+91kg). Taiwan when India finished overall Tnotched up contrasting wins to enter the second to fine-tune their preparations for next season. tent domination to put India on top of Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Manisha champions with 11 medals, seven of round but Kidambi Srikanth suffered a shock defeat in The Reds will take on manager Jurgen Klopp's the standings ahead of the semifinals (54kg), Sonia Chahal (57kg), L Sarita them Gold. the Asia Badminton Championship here on Wednesday. former club Borussia Dortmund in the first of the Asian Boxing Championships Devi (60kg), Simranjit Kaur (64kg) and The Indian juggernaut has been Olympic and world championship Silver-medallist competitive match in Indiana, on July 19. here on Thursday. Pooja Rani (75kg) make up India's rep- unstoppable so far and national coach Sindhu eased past Liverpool then fly to Boston where they will play Thirteen of the country's boxers — resentation in the women's semifinals. C A Kuttappa said rediscovering the Takahashi Sayaka of Sevilla on July 21 at Fenway Park. seven men and six women — are Wednesday is rest day in the tour- aggressive streak has been vital to the Japan in straight assured of at least Bronze medals after nament, being held simultaneously success. games. INIESTA NAMED CAPTAIN AT VISSEL KOBE advancing to the last-four stage of the for men and women for the first time. "It's good to be cautious when you Sindhu looked in Tokyo: Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has been marquee continental championship. "So far we have done exceptional- are faced with a tough opponent but command from the handed the captain's armband at J-League outfit The performance has placed India ly well but now comes the big test. All overall it is better if you make a state- beginning and regis- Vissel Kobe, the club announced, part of a shake- ahead of powerhouses Kazakhstan these semifinals are being treated as ment from the word go. That's what we tered a thumping 21- up following the sacking of their manager last (seven men and four women) and finals," India's High Performance have succeeded in doing consistently 14, 21-7 victory in just week. The club tweeted a picture of Iniesta China (two men and eight women). Director Santiago Nieva said. here," he said. 28 minutes. The holding the armband announcing him as the new fourth-seeded Indian captain, with defender Daigo Nishi and midfielder will next face Hotaru Yamaguchi named as co-captains. World Choirunnisa of Cup-winning Iniesta, who lifted 32 major trophies Sathiyan lone survivor at Worlds AMIT SETTLES FOR SILVER, Indonesia. with Barcelona, signed for Kobe last May in a World number historic J-League deal worth a reported $30 PTI n NEW DELHI nine Saina had to work million a year. BRONZE FOR AWARE hard to get the better of Sathiyan was the lone sur- PTI n XI'AN China's Han Yue. ATP FINALS SET FOR TURIN FROM 2021 Gvivor at the 2019 ITTF The seventh seed- Paris: The ATP Finals, the annual event bringing World Championships as the mit Dhankar clinched a ed Indian came back together the top eight men's players in the world, Indian edged past Christian ASilver medal while strongly to pull off a will take place in Turin, Italy, from 2021 to 2025, Pletea of Romania 11-5, 11-9, Commonwealth Games cham- thrilling 12-21, 21-11, the ATP said on Wednesday. The elite showdown 6-11, 11-7, 11-6 in a round of pion Rahul Aware won a 21-17 win after con- which closes the men's tennis season has been 64 match in Budapest. Bronze as Indian men's ceding the first game. She will next square off against held in London since 2009. "The five-year The world No 28 will freestyle wrestlers continued Kim Ga Eun of South Korea. agreement will see the world's greatest players in meet Hugo Calderano of their impressive performance In men's singles, fifth seed Srikanth lost to men's professional tennis compete for the biggest Brazil, ranked No 7, in the at the Asian Wrestling Indonesia's Shesar Hiren Rhustavito in 16-21, 20-22 in indoor tennis title in the world at Turin's Pala round of 32 later on Championships here on a match that lasted 44 minutes. Alpitour stadium, Italy's largest indoor sporting Wednesday. Wednesday. Sameer Verma notched up a hard-fought 21-13, 17- arena," the ATP said in a statement. Turin will be Sharath Kamal, on the Amit, who won Gold in 21, 21-18 victory over Sakai Kazumasa of Japan. the 15th venue and the first in Italy to host the other hand, was woefully out made the main draw cut, round of 64 Tuesday night. 66kg in the 2013 edition, set- The 27-year-old Indian It was end of the road for the men's doubles pair of event introduced in 1970 as the biggest men's of sorts against Tomislav Pucar failed to go past Austrian Taipei's Szu-Yu Chen beat tled for a Silver in the men's lost to Behnam Eshagh M R Arjun and Ramchandran Shlok, who went down tennis tournament of the season after the four of Croatia when he went down Robert Gardos despite a very Manika 11-2, 11-8, 7-11, 11- 74kg freestyle event after los- Ehsanpoor of Iran in the quar- 18-21, 15-21 to the duo of He Jiting and Tan Qiang. grand slams. 9-11, 10-12, 11-8, 4-11, 9-11 in good fight. The young Indian 7, 11-9 as the world No 24 ing to Daniyar Kaisanov of terfinals in a Victory by Fall In the women's doubles event India's campaign came the round of 64. paddler lost 13-11, 6-11, 11-8, needed mere 34 minutes Kazakhstan 0-5 in the final. verdict. to end as all three pairs lost their matches. REPL CRUSADERS IN FINAL The Indian, ranked No 36, 11-3, 2-11, 10-12, 6-11 in the against the world No 56 Aware, who won a 57kg But since Ehsanpoor Meghana Jakkampudi and Poorvisha S Ram lost 21- LUCKNOW: REPL Crusaders defeated Akhil Infra failed to come to grips against round of 128. Indian. In contrast, Suthirta Gold at the CWG in Gold reached the final, Aware was 13, 21-16 to the Thai pair followed by Pooja Dandu and by eight wickets to enter the final of the 2nd the world No 58, who had a Both Manika Batra and managed to take two games of Coast , produced a dominant up against Siripong Jumpakam Sanjana Santosh going down 21-13, 12-21, 21-12. Gurucharan Kaur Sahani Memorial Cricket better control over the match Suthirta Mukherjee ended her rival before losing to display to beat Jincheol Kim 9- in the repechage round which Aparna Balan-Sruthi K were ousted after a 12-21, Tournament on Wednesday. Batting first, Akhil and Sharath. their world championships Puerto Rican Adriana Diaz 11- 2 in the men's 61kg freestyle he won 12-1 in in a Victory by 10-21 loss in just 25 minutes to the unseeded Singaporean Infra scored 164 runs in 34.3 overs with Upendra Manav Thakkar, who had campaign, bowing out in 4, 8-11, 11-7, 5-11, 3-11, 9-11. Bronze medal play-off. Technical Superiority. pairing of Jin Yujia and Sugiarto and Barkah Yulfira. Yadav scoring 94 runs. In reply, REPL Crusaders achieved the target in 35.3 overs for the loss of eight wickets. Abhishek and Priyanshu scored 64 ANKITA STUNS and 60 runs respectively. ‘I'm in a hole', admits Petkovic sets up duel with Kerber CRICKET TOURNEY FORMER US OPEN LUCKNOW: Rudransh Cricket Club is organising granted a bye to the second round after Rudransh Cup from May 1. Eight division A and B Zverev after Barcelona shock Simona Halep withdrew from the tour- teams will be selected to play on the league-cum- nament with an injury, and will now face CHAMP STOSUR knockout basis. AFP n BARCELONA her friend and compatriot in an all- PTI n ANNING German duel on Thursday. MEETING lexander Zverev has admitted he is at "I will send Angie a SMS or two this ndia's top women's singles player LUCKNOW: The general meeting of Uttar Pradesh Aa loss to explain his dip in form after evening," said Petkovic after beating IAnkita Raina shocked former US Olympic Association will be held at UP Badminton the world number three was beaten by Tormo 6-3, 6-4. Open champion Samantha Stosur for Academy on April 28. Elections to elect the new office- lucky loser Nicolas Jarry in the second "Usually, the loser has to buy the the biggest win of her career, progress- bearers, for the next four years, will also be held. round of the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. other one dinner," she added. ing to the second round of Kunping Zverev spurned a match point at 6-5 In the other ties Belgium's Greet Open here on Wednesday. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CLUB WIN and then a 3-0 lead in the final-set tie- Minnens sprung a surprise when she The Indian, an Asian Games LUCKNOW: Champions League Club thrashed break before going down 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) beat Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova, Bronze medallist, shocked the fancied Soni Cricket Academy by eight wickets in a match to Jarry, ranked 81st in the world. ranked 159 places above her, to set up a Australian 7-5, 2-6, 6-5 in a gruelling played on Tuesday. The German had taken a late wildcard second round meeting with world num- two hours and fifty minutes battle at BRIEF SCORES: in Barcelona in search of both matches and future star of the men's game. ber three Petra Kvitova. the WTA 125K event. SCA: 148 (Ajaneya Pandey 42, Sudhanshu 21, form after a string of surprise defeats. The Chilean upset both Marin Cilic Laura Siegemund became the third This is the second time the two Shashank 19, HImanshu 30/5) "I just play bad, it's not a secret," in Shanghai and Dominic Thiem in German to reach the second round when faced off, with Stosur winning their last CLC: 150 (Amit 54, HImanshu 57, Rajeev Anand) Zverev said afterwards. Hamburg last year but this was the she beat Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko, encounter in straight sets. "The tennis was very low-level. Most biggest victory of his career and another AFP n STUTTGRAT while Anna-Lena Friedsam went down The 26-year-old Indian struggled SARRI CHARGED WITH MISCONDUCT of the points that I won were unforced setback for Zverev, with just over a month fighting in two sets against Dutch sixth to hold her and managed only three London: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has errors by him. I'm in a hole and I don't to go before the start of the French Open. ngelique Kerber will face compatri- seed Kiki Bertens. aces throughout the match compared been charged with misconduct by the Football know how to get out of it." Jarry, meanwhile, will face either Aot Andrea Petkovic in the second Earlier in the day, Elise Mertens of to Stosur, who smashed seven aces. Association following his late dismissal in Jarry had even lost in qualifying to Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov or veteran round of this week's WTA tournament Belgium was knocked out by Russia's However, the world No 77 made Monday's 2-2 draw with Burnley. The 60-year-old Spain's Marcel Granollers but, after being Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the third in Stuttgart, after Petkovic beat Spain's Darya Kasatkina, and Anastasika more errors — 18 double faults — Italian has until Friday to answer to the given a reprieve, knocked out the same round on Thursday, with Japan's Kei Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets on Sevastova overcame fellow Latvian Jelena compared to Ankita's six. charge. opponent in the first round to set up a Nishikori now the highest ranked seed left Tuesday. Ostapenko in a rollercoaster battle over She will face Kai-Lin Zhang of meeting with Zverev, long-considered a in the bottom half. World number five Kerber was three sets. China in the second round. 16

LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | APRIL 25, 2019 LEADERBOARD RUNS 574 David Warner (SRH) WICKETS 23 Kagiso Rabada (DC) 6S 530 WE HAVE THREE AWAY GAMES NOW OUT OF FOUR AND WE HAVE TO WIN 4S 1179 THOSE GAMES TO QUALIFY. { — BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR }

Up Next ‘Kuldeep's IPL form Struggling KKR AB POSITIVE won't impact his smashed Shami for three sixes, plundering 18 runs in WC performance’ seek turnaround the penultimate over. In the last over, both PTI n NEW DELHI Live on Star Sports 1& 2 HEAD Stoinis and De Villiers ham- TO mered 27 runs off Viljoen, uldeep Yadav's sudden loss of form in the ongoing HEAD which helped the hosts to KIPL will not in any way impact his performance in M 19 race past 200 runs mark. the World Cup where he will have ample chance of a Put into bat, opener comeback, feels senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. KKR vs RR KKR 10 Parthiv (43 off 24 balls) and Kuldeep, who is expected to be a vital cog in India's KOLKATA Virat Kohli gave a rollicking World Cup campaign, has got only four wickets in nine THURSDAY | 8:00 PM RR 9 start getting 35 runs on games for board in 18 balls but RCB Kolkata Knight captain was dismissed by Riders and was PTI n KOLKATA Shami after he was caught by dropped in the Mandeep Singh at extra last game is job safe for now, skipper cover. against HDinesh Karthik will be pray- Parthiv then got into Sunrisers ing for a turnaround in the for- the act for RCB, hitting out Hyderabad due tunes of a struggling Kolkata of the park Shami for three to "poor form". Knight Riders, as they meet boundaries and a six in sixth "There is Rajasthan Royals at Eden over, who conceded 18 runs no doubt that Gardens on Thursday. in his third over. Kuldeep is KKR have suffered five PTI n BANGALORE The left-hander also was going through defeats on the trot, exposing severe on Ankit Rajpoot, a rough patch their over-reliance on Andre B de Villiers' scintillat- hitting him for four bound- in IPL. T20 is a Russell, and Karthik has copped Aing half-century and a aries and a six. The wicket- format which criticism for not promoting the 121-run stand with Marcus keeper batsman did not last can destroy the big-hitting West Indian up the Stoinis helped Royal long as he was caught by confidence of order. Challengers Bangalore beat Ravinchandran Ashwin off any bowler but Chosen ahead of the young Yadav, Sunil Narine and Piyus Kings XI Punjab in a must- Murugan Ashwin, after he let's not com- Rishabh Pant in the World Cup Chawla have accounted for just 16 win Indian Premier League had smashed seven 4s and pare formats. squad, the Tamil Nadu veteran, wickets from 10 matches, sum- match here on Wednesday. two sixes. One-day who was KKR's leading run-get- ming up their misery. AB and Marcus explod- Looking good at 71 for (match) is a ter last season, is struggling for The seam attack too has been ed to post 202 runs on board 2 in 38 balls, RCB lost two different ball runs with an average of 16.71 ordinary and they may be forced for RCB. In reply, Kings XI quick wickets of Moeen Ali game and you will see a very different Kuldeep," from nine outings. to rejig their bowling attack once fought till the last, but fell (4) and Akashdeep Nath Harbhajan said. Facing a must-win situation again. short by 17 runs. (3), leaving RCB at the Harbhajan said from what he has seen Kuldeep ahead of the remaining four Clinging to one spot below Sent into bat, De Villiers crossroads way 81 for 4. bowling in the IPL, the wrist spinner has no technical matches, head coach Jacques KKR at seventh in the eight-team scored a brilliant unbeaten De Villiers brought up problems as such. Kallis has backed the under-fire standings, Rajasthan Royals' fate 82 off 44 balls with three the fifty runs partnership for "I have watched a bit of his bowling and I don't think skipper to script a 2014-like turn- too hangs by the thread. They fours and seven sixes, while fifth wicket with Stionis there is any technical problems. And please check who around when they won their sec- showed urgency with Steve Smith Stoinis hammered 46 off 34 with a mighty six over deep all are hitting Kuldeep? The Indian guys are primari- ond title with nine wins in a row. replacing Ajinkya Rahane as the balls with two fours and mid-wicket off Murugan. ly hitting him. Virat (Kohli) in two games, Mayank The biggest letdown for the captain ahead of their clash three sixes. Giving him an able sup- (Agarwal), Mandy (Mandeep), Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas team has been its bowling unit, against Mumbai Indians. In the last two overs, port at the other end was Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan. especially the spinners who have The move has clicked and RR both Stonis and De Villiers Stoinis, who notched up a "Leave aside Virat, who is in a different league, all lacked sting at the Eden Gardens, were able to bring their campaign hamered 45 runs off useful knock. these guys are competent players of spin bowling. They something that was its main back on track beating Mumbai. Mohammad Shami and It turned out to be a for- read Kuldeep's wrists much better than foreign bats- strength during the title-win- Rahane, too, roared back to form Hardus Viljoen. gettable day for Shami and men. So in World Cup, Kuldeep will be bowling most- ning campaigns in 2012 and with an elegant century, albeit in After reaching his 50 Villjoen as they conceded 53 ly to those who are still not reading him well. I think 2014. a losing cause, against Delhi off 35 balls, De Villiers, and 51 runs, respectively. you will see a different Kuldeep," said Harbhajan, who The famed trio of Kuldeep Capitals in their last match. has played two World Cup finals. They won't buy me at Pant is just 21, WC auctions if I reveal CSK's Would've been dropped by now success mantra: Dhoni in other teams: Watson omission not end of PTI n CHENNAI PTI n CHENNAI n't go my way. I lost a bit road: Ganguly hennai Super Kings' success mantra is a "trade of rhythm in my batting. Csecret" revealing which could leave Mahendra hane Watson couldn't "So, for them to keep PTI n KOLKATA Singh Dhoni unsold at the IPL auctions, jocularly Sthank Mahendra Singh faith in me I really appre- says the talisman. Dhoni and Stephen ciate it. In the end, you orld Cup snub could "(On CSK's mantra of success) If I tell every- Fleming enough after end- need a bit of luck going Wsurely be disappointing one what it is, then they won't buy me at the auc- ing his prolonged slump in your way as well. Bhuvi but 21-year-old Rishabh Pant tions. It's a trade secret," Dhoni said cheekily after form, saying he would worked me over in the will play "many more World CSK's six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad and have been "dropped a long first couple of overs in par- Cups" and don the national their 97th overall. time ago" in his previous ticular and you need those colours for at least 15 years, Dhoni has led franchise. little bits of luck," he said former skipper Sourav his team to glory He had gone without added. Ganguly. three times in the a fifty in his first 10 The strongly built The 21-year-old Pant was Indian Premier innings of the ongoing batsman who hammered pipped by veteran Dinesh League (2018, 2011 IPL before striking 96 off leg-spinner Rashid Khan Karthik as the second-choice and 2010) and 53 balls on Tuesday to for quite a few runs, said wicketkeeper in the World under him guide Chennai Super the Afghan is one of the Cup squad. Chennai Super Kings to a win over best in this format. "Dhoni will not play on Kings have quali- Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Australian was forever. DK will also not play fied to the playoff "I can't thank Stephen effusive in his praise of on forever. Rishabh is the in every season of Fleming and M S Dhoni compatriot and SRH next best. Pant is the future the league, barring enough for their belief in opener David Warner, absolutely," Ganguly said. in 2016 and 2017, me. Just about every other who has been in tremen- "He's got 15-16 years when they were team I've been in... For me dous form this IPL. ahead of him. I don't see it as not part of the IPL. to miss out on not scoring time ago," Watson said. Fleming and MS Dhoni in reporters. "I really don't sort of a major blow. I don't think it's "The crowd runs for long as I had Thanks to Watson's particular to keep the faith "For me personally, remember for the last a problem. He might miss this support and fran- throughout the tourna- knock, CSK chased down in me and knowing that I knowing that I had come four-five years a tourna- World Cup but he will play chise's support are ment, if I had been in a a target of 176 with six had a really good innings off from the PSL and com- ment where Warner has- many more World Cups. This key of course. previous team I would wickets to spare. in me it was great," the 37- ing into this I was flying n't scored a hell lot of runs. is not the end of road for Huge credit has to have been dropped a long "... So, for Stephen year old Watson told high and then things did- He's a world-class player. him." also go to the sup- As a 'selector' Ganguly port staff who play would have picked Pant in the a huge role in side but overall he said it's a keeping the team well-balanced side for the atmosphere good We have right combination for WC: Dravid showpiece event beginning for the team and May 30. other individuals. "Maybe I would have "Other than IANS n NEW DELHI (picked Pant as a selector). this, I can't reveal But I think Dinesh Karthik is Ganguly also posted the anything till I retire. It's alright, not showing signs ormer skipper Rahul Dravid reckons also very good... I think it's a picture on his official Twitter of getting worse. With the World Cup coming, I need FIndia's recent 2-3 loss to Australia in a good team, they picked them- handle with a caption: to be careful as that comes first," the 37-year-old said. home ODI series will not have much impact selves. I don't think many "Rishabh pant CSK, sitting pretty at the top with 16 points in the Men in Blue's 2019 World Cup cam- missed out. Rishabh would @RishabPant777 from 11 games, will next lock horns with Mumbai paign and their good show in the past few have been great but that's the @ParthJindal11 u deserve Indians on Friday. years has made them the strong title con- way it goes." this.. U r wow." Chennai Super Kings have lost only three off tenders. As an advisor, Ganguly's "Old habits don't go, what their 11 matches in the 2019 IPL. After taking a 2-0 lead in a five-match ODI pat on the back during tough to do? It means a lot because Dhoni has led CSK in 155 matches and won 97 rubber last month, India faltered and were times was something that you get involved with teams to while losing 57. defeated in the rest three matches and lost the Pant needed and he got from make them successful. When Battling a sensitive back for a long time, Dhoni series. one of India's greatest cap- you win the happiness is wants to be careful with it as the ICC World Cup "In the last 30 months, India has been tains. there," Ganguly said. is round the corner. playing really well, and the loss, much to the "Obviously, you tell him, Ganguly is also credited The CSK skipper said that there has been some credit of the way Australia played, came at the he's just 21 years of age. You for Shikhar Dhawan's turn- stiffness but it is holding up as of now. back end of a very busy series," Dravid was get upset for a couple of days around as he's back among "The back is holding up, it's not getting worse, quoted as saying by The Times of India. and then you recover. I think runs with three half-centuries with the World Cup coming up, can't afford that, "We have the right combination for the Rishabh has been a better including an unbeaten 97 because that's too important," Dhoni said at the World Cup. If India wins the World Cup, we player outside Delhi than in against Kolkata Knight Riders post-match presentation ceremony after CSK beat will not be worrying about who won 2-3 or Delhi because of the wickets. here. Sunrisers by six wickets. 3-2. There will be an odd series that India will He enjoys fast wickets where "I can help him because Dhoni said that at the highest level, there aren't lose. But the (ICC) rankings prove that India the ball comes on to the bat," he's a left-hander. During a any players who are not playing with a niggle or is there and should win the World Cup to performing in the tournament. You can equipped for that. English conditions have Ganguly said talking about tournament, you can't talk two. become No 1," he said. always argue one or two cases, one or two actually changed, especially for ODIs. We were Pant's explosive knock in in much about skills, you just tell "If it becomes worse, I certainly take some time When asked what he thinks of the Indian names. The team has been picked and hope there last year for an 'A' series, and the scores Jaipur. them how to bat in most sit- off but at this level you play with some niggle or squad for the showpiece event as stumper they do really well," the 46-year-old opined. were really high, 300 was par score, and was A passionate Ganguly was uations. Dhawan's record in the other. Because if you wait to get fully fit, then Rishabh Pant and Ambati Rayudu were not Dravid also felt that unlike the previous being chased consistently. seen lifting the youngster in one-day cricket is as good as there will be a gap of five years between two match- included in the team, Dravid termed the side times, the wickets have changed in England "ODIs have changed in England and you the air in celebration, some- anybody in India. So the tal- es," the skipper said. as 'well-balanced'. and the upcoming tournament will witness can't go with the typical mindset that it will thing many related to with his ent was always there. When he In 10 matches for Chennai this season, Dhoni "India has a very good, balanced team for high-scoring games. be the old English conditions of swing and jersey-waving celebration at played for SRH, he had a fan- has been their top-scorer scoring 314 runs at an this World Cup. They have a lot of combina- "This World Cup will probably be a seam. Wickets have become flatter, encourag- the Lord's balcony after win- tastic record. He's just a good average of 104.66 and a strike rate of 137.11. tions, lot of options. It is a question of them much high scoring one, and India is well ing higher scores." ning the NatWest Trophy. player."