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DEEPIKA PADUKONE PART OF WHATSAPP ADMINS IN LEH, KARGIL TWEET URGING TWITTER TO SUSPEND INDIA ASKS CITIZENS TO AVOID ‘TUKDE TUKDE GANG': BJP MP TOLD TO REGISTER WITH POLICE TRUMP'S ACCOUNT GOES VIRAL NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TO IRAQ day after Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone's sudden visit to he police in the newly formed Union s tension between the US and Iran mount after Tehran fired over a he government on Wednesday issued a AJNU, controversial BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj on TTerritory of Ladakh have urged admins Adozen missiles on two US bases in Iraq, a Twitter user's post, Ttravel advisory, asking citizens to avoid Wednesday used unusually strong words against her, of WhatsApp groups to register addressed to Twitter to suspend the account of US non-essential travel to Iraq in view of calling Padukone part of 'tukde tukde gang'. In an themselves at the police stations in Leh President Donald Trump — without naming him — prevailing situation in the Gulf country. In interview to IANS, the Unnao MP alleged, "I think they and Kargil. The police released a to prevent war, has gone viral. Mohamad Safa wrote retaliation to killing of its commander (people like Deepika Padukone) too are part of tukde statement which said: "These days people on @mhdksafa: "Dear Twitter, now would be a great General Qassem Soleimani, Iran launched tukde gang." The BJP leader went a step further to are using social media as a means of time to suspend his account before he starts World missile strikes on two US military bases in draw an international conspiracy theory. instigating by circulating texts and audio, video clips for their self War 3 using your site...Sincerely,...The rest of the Iraq on Wednesday. "In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq, Indian "Some foreign players are behind them," interest/personal gain, which creates an ambience of hatred and fear world.#IranAttacks The post got 855 retweets nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further he alleged. amongst the people. and 3.5 thousand likes. notification," the advisory by the MEA said. New Secretariat in BJP routed in RSS bastion, REBEL TROUBLE FOR 12 months: Govt Nagpur ZP n l TS Govt files affidavit in HC PNS NAGPUR The NCP, Congress Party PNS n HYDERABAD combine handed a humil- TRS IN CIVIC POLLS iating defeat to the ruling l KCR summons party's 103 MLAs to Telangana Bhavan for meeting today to douse the fire The Telangana government Bharatiya Janata Party in has filed its counter affidavit in the elections to the presti- L VENKAT RAM REDDY a batch of Public Interest gious Nagpur Zilla General n HYDERABAD l ‘Ticket war' between Litigation (PIL) petitions filed Parishad — the home turf strike: long-standing members against its proposal to demol- of Leader of Opposition "Operation Akarsh" undertak- ish the state Secretariat Devendra Fadnavis and the Banking en by TRS aggressively to weak- and new entrants complex and build a new one Rashtriya Swayamsevak en opposition parties in among turncoats in its place. Sangh — officials said here services hit Telangana is now taking a attracted to pink party The Government has told on Wednesday. 5 heavy toll on the pink party. fold the High Court that the esti- Of the total 58 seats for Ahead of the December 2018 l mated cost of the proposed which polls were held, the Assembly polls, TRS had MLAs, despite new Secretariat complex was of the state. Several social Congress bagged 31, the admitted thousands of local mandate, express about Rs 300 to 400 crore. It activists, including the NCP 10, while the BJP leaders supporting other parties inability to select also said that it required Congress party MP A. Revanth managed only 14 seats. in municipal corporations and candidates around 12 months' time to Reddy and the vice president The ruling Maha Vikas municipalities on the specific complete the construction of of Telangana Jana Samithi Aghadi ally Shiv Sena promise that they would be l KCR springs into the new complex. (TJS) Prof. PL Visweswar Rao, chose to contest alone and given tickets in the municipal action for setting house The state government also filed PILs in the issue, and had to be content with just polls. Even after winning the in order said that the designs of the pro- urged the court to issue a stay one seat, while two seats Assembly polls with a landslide only as turncoats who do not elections to 13 rival MLAs posed complex had not been on the decision of the state were won by Independents majority, TRS admitted 12 merit the same attention as old, from other parties as they have finalized due to pendency of government to construct the in the prestigious local Congress MLAs and one TDP 'loyal' members of the party. since joined TRS. These rival its total strength to 103. One the case before the apex court new Secretariat building. body. MLA into its fold. So, TRS is facing 'double MLAs, now very much part of TDP MLA, though not yet Centre to provide As for the upcoming munic- trouble' in the allotment of tick- TRS, are keen to give tickets to officially a TRS member, is Rs 5,559 cr ipal polls, TRS supremo and ets. The first being resistance their followers. The defeated extending support to TRS. funding for Chief Minister K from long-standing members TRS MLA candidates are dead With heavy competition for Chandrasekhar Rao had in municipalities and munici- against this. tickets from the old guard and Those opposing CAA will Northeast entrusted the responsibility of pal corporations who are TRS had won 88 out of 119 the newcomers among turn- gas grid selecting candidates and ensur- opposing moves to give tickets seats in the 2018 Assembly coats, there are now at least five 8 ing their victory to MLAs of the to new entrants from other par- polls. Later, two independent aspirants for each seat on an party. This has now led to tus- ties. MLAs and 12 Congress MLAs average. These aspirants are be sent to Pak: Bandi Sanjay sle between TRS old guard The second being the con- joined TRS. Recently, it wrest- bringing heavy pressure on and new entrants in the party flict between the TRS MLA ed the Huzurnagar seat in by- MLAs to allot them tickets. PV KONDAL RAO MIM parties had "misled" peo- who are seen by the former candidates who had lost the election from Congress, taking Continued on Page 4 n WARANGAL ple by opposing CAA and NRC, he reasoned. Bharatiya Janata Party MP "Those people who oppose Bandi Sanjay on Wednesday Citizenship Amendment Act MUZAFFARPUR SHELTER CASE lambasted political parties (CAA) would be sent to Naidu taken into custody opposing the Citizenship Pakistan in buses that don't have PNS n VIJAYAWADA Amendment Act and the brakes," he said. The BJP MP ‘Girls believed National Register of Citizens, alleged that MIM, "funded by Former Chief and labeled critics of the citizen- TRS and some Islamic coun- Minister N ship law as "anti nationals". tries", was trying to create ‘Quiet grace’ dead are alive’ Chandrababu Naidu Addressing a rally held here ruckus over CAA. There were was taken into cus- in support of CAA and NRC, no protests after the Ayodhya on JNU stand: PNS n NEW DELHI tody for defying the BJP leader said the historic judgment or the abrogation of Deepika earns police restrictions city of Warangal had been on Article 370; however, CAA was Thirty-five girls suspected to and trying to lead a the forefront from the Nizam blown out of proportion with praise from have been killed at a shelter in rally to Auto Nagar period, defeating anti national huge rally here. BJP and nation- the Congress and other oppo- all quarters Bihar's Muzaffarpur are alive, after inauguration of the office paign at Benz Circle here on elements. alist forces had given a fitting sition parties raising a hue and the CBI told the Supreme Court of the Joint Action Committee Wednesday. The BJP leader was critical of reply by holding a saffron rally cry over the issue, Sanjay said. 5 today in a sensational twist in of the Save Amaravati cam- Continued on Page 4 CAA opponents for holding a in the same city where TRS and Continued on Page 3 the mass sex assault case that triggered nationwide outrage about two years ago. Last year, the CBI had told CJI bats for deployment the Supreme Court that the to be alive. The CBI has inves- Owaisi slams cops for tweet politically well-connected tigated cases of 17 shelter homes Brajesh Thakur, who ran the in Bihar and a charge-sheet has shelter, and his aides, may have been filed in 13 of them. In four of CISF in some courts on ‘Jihadis' in IT firms n killed 11 girls and it had found cases, the inquiry was closed as PNS NEW DELHI Hazari court complex violence, a "bundle of bones". Today, the no evidence was found, said the PNS n HYDERABAD Police Commissioner VC said "had there been deploy- CBI said two skeletons were agency. The CBI status report Sajjanar faced sharp criticism The Supreme Court on ment of CISF, the Delhi recovered during their investi- was accepted today by a The Cyberabad Police is in the from netizens for allegedly Wednesday asked the incident would not IBM appoints gation and those were of a man Supreme Court bench headed soup after its reply to a tweet legitimising an attempt to Centre to look into have taken place". Sandip Patel as and a woman. No evidence of by Chief Justice SA Bobde. prompted twitterati to criticize spread hate against members the possibility of Lawyers and any minor being murdered Young girls were forced to it for "giving legitimacy" to a of a particular community. deploying a separate police personnel had India and had been found. dance to vulgar songs, sedated claim that Muslims are All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul cadre of CISF in cer- clashed at the Tis South Asia MD Attorney General K K and raped at the government- "jihadis" and that those work- Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief tain courts to check Hazari Court complex 8 Venugopal, appearing for the run shelter in the scandal that ing in American software com- and Hyderabad MP unruly incidents of vio- here in November last CBI, said the children believed exposed the role of influential panies need to be screened in Asaduddin Owaisi slammed lence. year in which a few advo- to have been murdered were politicians and bureaucrats. the wake of escalating tension the police. A bench headed by Chief cates sustained bullet injuries TODAY later tracked down and found Continued on Page 4 between the US and Iran. Continued on Page 2 Justice S A Bobde, perhaps and several security personnel ALMANAC referring to the recent Tis were injured. Month & Paksham: Paush & Shukla Paksha Spot if your saree is real handloom or not with AI Panchangam Trump offers peace Tithi : Chaturdashi: 02:33 am (Next Day) l Nakshatram: Mrigashirsha 03:37 pm Telangana State Govt's new initiative to detect genuine handloom saree l ‘No Americans harmed in attack by Iran’ Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start NAVEENA GHANATE said, "We want to bring in tech- PNS n WASHINGTON any important work) n HYDERABAD In order to curb fraudulent nology wherein artificial intel- Rahukalam: 01:45 pm- 03:08 pm practices and to ensure the ligence will identify it is hand- President Donald Trump said Yamagandam: 06:52 am – 08:14 am Next time you purchase a market has genuine handloom loom or power loom-based on Wednesday that no Varjyam: 11:44 pm - 01:17 am handloom saree, Artificial on saree patterns. The project Americans were harmed in the Intelligence can help you dis- products, the Telangana has been taken up couple of attack by Iran on US bases in Gulika: 09:37 am - 11:00 am tinguish between an authentic government is working on months ago, in bid to promote Iraq as he offered to embrace Good Time: (to start any important work) handloom product and one creating an artificial our handloom. The work is in peace along with the Iranian Amritakalam: 06:54 am - 08:29 am that is just an imitation made progress and it is not yet in leadership, in a significant Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm on a power loom. intelligence-based application final stages to be deployed." move to de-escalate spiralling With power looms invading to help detect handloom and The patterns of handloom tensions in the Middle East. HYDERABAD the handloom territory, the fabrics will be fed into systems His remarks came hours exclusivity of the product is power loom saree to enable recognition by AI. after Iran launched over a WEATHER being eaten up by cheap imi- Thus, when the user uploads dozen ballistic missiles in a casualties. All of our soldiers Forecast: Partly Cloudy tations. Power loom products the content of the fabric, pre-dawn attack on are safe and only minimal Temp: 29/19 are sometimes sold under the from power looms are taking products, the Telangana gov- Apparel and Textile Parks of the machine, using image pro- Wednesday targeting at least damage was sustained at our Humidity: 82% label of handloom products at away the dwindling profits of ernment is working on creat- Telangana are building an AI- cessing and artificial intelli- two bases where US military military bases," Trump said in Sunrise: 06.48 a premium. Gullible cus- the ailing handloom sector. ing an artificial intelligence- powered solution, prepared by gence, can help determine its and coalition forces' are sta- an address to the nation from Sunset: 05.57 tomers end up paying far more In order to curb fraudulent based application to help detect labelling pixels, to protect genuineness. tioned in Iraq, which Tehran the White House Grand Foyer. Current Weather Conditions than what the product is real- practices and to ensure the handloom and power loom weaver and consumer interests. said was a "slap in the face" of Updated January 8, 2020 5:00 PM ly worth. Moreover, imitations market has genuine handloom saree. An official in IT Department Continued on Page 4 America. "We suffered no Continued on Page 4 HYDERABAD |THURSDAY | JANUARY 9, 2020 hyderabad 02

BHARAT BANDH One killed as 2 KCR in a dilemma over NPR Banking services severely buses collide WITH CIVIC POLLS ROUND THE CORNER, TRS PLAYING ITS CARDS CAREFULLY; in Nalgonda n KCR WAITING FOR THE RIGHT MOMENT TO MAKE KNOWN HIS STAND affected in Telangana PNS NALGONDA An APSRTC driver was killed PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD while about 50 persons of The United which 30 Ayyappa devotees As the demand from the Banking services across belonging to Dindi in Muslim community is growing Muslim Action Telangana were severely hit by Nalgonda district were for a stay on the National Committee the nationwide strike called by injured in a road accident Population Register (NPR), leaders have various trade unions protest- involving two buses collided Telangana Chief Minister K ing the Central government's each other that took place at Chandrashekhar Rao appears been demanding 'anti-people' policies on Kasimpentla in Chittoor dis- to be in a dilemma over taking Chief Minister K Wednesday. However, most of trict of Andhra Pradesh in a stand on the NPR and the Chandrashekhar the shops and business estab- the early hours of Wednesday. National Register of Citizens lishments were open while The injured including 20 (NRC). With the elections to Rao to halt transport services remained passengers of RTC bus and 30 the urban local bodies sched- NPR on the lines unaffected. The strike by as Ayyappa devotees travelling uled for later this month, the many as three lakh employees in private bus, were rushed to ruling Telangana Rashtra of the Kerala and workers was underway Ruia Government General Samithi (TRS) is playing its government with the participation of mem- Hospital in Tirupati by an cards carefully with Rao wait- bers of various trade unions in ambulance. The deceased ing for an appropriate time to the state, senior leader of APSRTC driver was identi- declare his stand. Minister Mamata Banerjee and other parties in its campaign March' found fault with KCR Telangana CPI, Sudhakar said. fied as Ramesh who was The participation of thou- lead the protest. However, against the CAA. Owaisi for delaying a decision and Operations in all public sec- killed on the spot. sands of people in the 'Million there was no response from the claimed that KCR even indicat- cautioned him that the ambi- tor banks except SBI were Bandh evokes mixed According to sources, the March' held in Hyderabad on TRS chief. ed that he will soon call a meet- guity could cost the TRS dear- affected. "All public sector accident took place when a January 4 to demand revoca- A delegation of UMAC lead- ing of like-minded parties to ly in the urban local body elec- banks employees are partici- private bus engaged by tion of the Citizenship ers led by AIMIM chief and bring them together on a com- tions. pating in the strike. There are Ayyappa devotees, who were (Amendment) Act, a halt to the Hyderabad MP Asaduddin mon platform on the CAA and Political analyst Telakapalli no counter operations such as response in Singareni returning from Sabarimala, NPR and withdrawal of the Owaisi had called on KCR NRC. Ravi believes the TRS opposed cash deposits or withdrawals at collided with an APSRTC proposed NRC and a series of with the demand to stay the However, KCR is said to be the CAA in Parliament because banks. Even though officers are PNS n KARIMNAGAR duties. In Karimnagar, bus, which was coming in the protest programmes planned NPR, scheduled to be under- taking a cautious approach in there is a sizeable Muslim pop- participating in the strike, they employees working in various opposite direction, at by the United Muslim Action taken from April. Their con- view of the January 22 elections ulation in Telangana. He, how- extended cooperation," All Bharat Bandh call given by Central government offices Kasimpentla on Puthalapattu- Committee (UMAC) this tention was that the NPR is the to 120 municipalities and 10 ever, feels that KCR will not go India Bank Employees national trade unions in took out rallies in the town. Naidupeta main road in month have apparently put first step of the NRC as already corporations. Political for a 'head-on collision' with Association National Secretary protest against anti-people Members of CITU, AITUC, Chittoor district. pressure on TRS to take a stated by the government in observers say KCR did not Modi on any issue. "KCR never B S Rambabu said. policies of the Union IFTU, TNTUC, INTUC, clear stand. Parliament and made clear in immediately take a stand as he encouraged any active protest A senior official of SBI said Government went off peace- HMS and others took out The UMAC, headed by the the annual report of the believes that if the BJP uses the movement on any issue. Even there was no impact of strike fully in erstwhile Karimnagar rally from Telangana Chowk All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Ministry of Home Affairs. same to seek votes in the for Telangana he was more for on the bank's operations as its district on Wednesday. to Collectorate where they Man commits Muslimeen (AIMIM), an ally They thanked the TRS for vot- municipal elections, this may lobbying," Ravi said explaining officers and award staff asso- The nationwide strike staged protest demonstra- of TRS, has planned three ing against the CAA in boomerang on him. In its best- KCR's silence. ciations decided to stay away evoked mixed response in tion. major protest programmes in Parliament and explained to ever poll performance in Ravi believes that KCR will from Bharat Bandh. The state- Singareni coal mines. Coal suicide Hyderabad this month. The KCR how the NRC could cre- Telangana, the BJP had won act as per the Centre's direc- owned Singareni Collieries production in three open Left leaders arrested in PNS n MEDAK umbrella organisation of var- ate problems for the people, four Lok Sabha seats, wresting tions. "No political rebellion Company said, though some of cast and nine underground Andhra Pradesh ious Muslim socio-religious especially Muslims. The dele- three of them from the TRS. is expected from him. If it its employees were on strike, mines was affected as half of A 36-year-old man commit- groups has already organised gation said since the CAA, The BJP is expected to give a happens it will be a great won- there will not be much impact the workers stayed away from Police in Andhra Pradesh ted suicide by jumping in public meetings in Hyderabad NPR and NRC were all inter- tough fight in the urban local der." Before the Lok Sabha on coal production. Telangana duties. While the recognised arrested leaders of the Left front of a moving train near and other towns in Telangana. linked, the state government bodies under these Lok Sabha elections, KCR had tried to CPI said there will be 'gate trade union Telangana parties and trade unions as Manoharabad Railway The UMAC leaders have should not implement the constituencies. form a Federal Front, a group- meetings' and dharnas across Boggugani Karmika they tried to stop state-owned Station in Medak district on been demanding that KCR, as NPR. As the BJP is believed to ing of non-BJP and non- the state as part of the Bharat Sangham, which maintained buses and staged road block- Wednesday. The deceased the Chief Minister is popular- After the meeting, Owaisi have some support among the Congress parties. He was then Bandh. The central trade strategic silence on strike, ade on Wednesday as part of was identified as Rebba ly known, halt the NPR as done had told the media that KCR urban voters, KCR does not seen as a potential national unions are protesting against asked its workers to attend the nation-wide shutdown. Sathish Kumar. Kumar, a by the Kerala government. assured the delegation that his want to take a chance by leader, who was expected to labour reforms, FDI, disinvest- duties, all other trade unions Protesters were arrested in native of Chegunta, has got The Telangana and Andhra party would soon announce its announcing his stand before play a crucial role in the next ment, corporatisation and pri- participated in the strike. Vijayawada, Guntur, Ongole, down a train at Manoharbad Pradesh Joint Action stand. According to the MP, the the municipal polls, analysts government. Some sections vatisation policies and pressing On the other hand, activ- Visakhapatnam, Kadapa Station on Wednesday morn- Committee, which organised TRS chief voiced concern over say. However, the TRS is com- see the ongoing row over the for a 12-point common ities in banks, post-offices, and other towns when they ing. Kumar, who was report- the 'Million March', had even the Hindu-Muslim divide ing under attack from a section CAA and the NRC as an demand charter of the work- and other Central govern- tried to stop buses of the RTC edly suffering from seizure invited KCR to lead the march. sought to be created and even of Muslims for the delay in opportunity for KCR to revive ing class relating to minimum ment offices came to stand- from coming out of the disease since childhood, They had urged him to take a suggested that the UMAC announcing its stand. Some of his efforts to cobble up a wage and social security, still as the workers boycotted depots. reportedly was in a state of cue from West Bengal Chief involve the TRS, Congress and the organizers of the 'Million national alliance. among others. depression. TAKE CARE! Now, reach Khammam JAC to US-IRAN CONFLICT ‘educate’ Police through WhatsApp people on CAA Security tightened at PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n KHAMMAM sible to the public, the CP said. The service was introduced throughout A joint action committee US consulate in Hyd People who belong to Khammam the district to improve police (JAC) was formed to cre- Police Commissionerate areas can response time and those living in ate awareness on the PNS n HYDERABAD now lodge their complaints and remote places could also use the ser- Citizenship Amendment grievances through social media vice. A special wing was set up to Act and National Security at the Consulate platform WhatsApp, informed continuously monitor complaints Register of Citizenship General of the United States of Commissioner of Police Tafseer received through WhatsApp. with over 400 schools as America here has been beefed Iqubal. He along with senior police Complaints regarding crimes, its members. Mohd up in view of the rising tensions officials has launched the woman harassment, eve-teasing, Maqdoom Ali Khan, between the US and Iran. WhatsApp number: 7901144600 information on road accidents convenor of the newly The Hyderabad Police have here on Wednesday for the pur- could be posted on WhatsApp formed Telangana deployed additional police per- pose of receiving complaints from along with photos and videos to Private Schools JAC said sonnel. Barricades have been people. He stated that people help the victims. The complaints they opposed CAA and erected at new spots near the ened to target the US in retali- should post their complaints fear- would, in turn, be forwarded to the NRC in its present form. office of the US Consulate ation and carried out missile lessly to the police by using the concerned ACPs, CIs and SIs for "We will oppose the General, located in the busy attacks on two US bases in Iraq. application on their mobile phones. proper action, the officer said. move of the government Begumpet area, to prevent any Hyderabad has Consulates of The majority of the public in Additional DCP (Law & Order) D to go ahead with CAA or untoward incidents. On both the US and Iran. This his- today's world have been using Muralidhar, additional DCP NRC in Telangana. A Wednesday, police personnel toric city is also home to a size- TRS working president and Minister KT Rama Rao called on Energy Minister Jagadish Reddy at NIMS after the latter was social media applications such as (Admin) I Pooja, ACPs PV massive campaign will were seen frisking people and able number of people of Iranian admitted to hospital due to high fever, on Wednesday. WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter. Ganesh, Venkata Reddy, be taken up to educate checking their identity before descent. The city, which has a Hence it was decided to make use Satyanarayana, Venkatesh, people about the issues allowing them to proceed large number of Shia Muslims, of the advanced technology aiming Jhahangir and SB CI Sampath related to CAA and towards the Consulate in the witnessed protests against the to make police services more acces- Kumar were present. NRC," he told mediaper- Chiran Fort Club lane. People killing of Iran's top commander sons here. He said the working in offices around the Major General Qasem Software firm adopts ZPHS school JAC would be a non- Consulate had a tough time in Soleimani. Iranian Consul political group and sup- reaching their destinations due General in Hyderabad PNS n HYDERABAD entrepreneurs and professionals infrastructure and providing port all those who were to the heightened security. US Mohammad Haghbin Ghomi in India and USA, with an aim basic facilities such as class- opposing security personnel have also also issued a statement con- Pramati Technologies, a to rebuild infrastructure and rooms, and fully functional toi- CAA/NRC/NPA. The put in place additional security demning the killing of Soleimani, Hyderabad-based software tech- working conditions of rural, lets. JAC appealed to the par- measures at the Consulate. and alleged that the US was try- nology company, adopted the underprivileged schools in India. OSAAT has already revamped ents and teachers to par- The move comes amid grow- ing to bring back terrorists into Zilla Parishath High School in Pramati has signed an MoU 29 government schools in rural ticipate in the 'Tiranga ing tension between the US and the region. The Iranian Pedda Tumbalam village near with OSAAT India, a registered Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rally' scheduled on Iran, following the killing of a Consulate also opened a book of Kurnool, under the One-School- non-profit organisation that is Manipur, Maharashtra and Uttar Friday at Mir Alam top Iranian general by the US in condolence on its premises in the At-A-Time Mission run by helping schools rebuild their Pradesh. Eidgah in the city. Iraq. Tehran has since threat- Banjara Hills.

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RIME JEE MAIN EXAM CORNER State opens its arms to Invigilator refuses to give rough DCM driver gets a year in jail for sheet to student, parents protest killing motorist New Zealand investors local court at Medchal CONRAD DIAS Aconvicted a DCM driver and PNS n HYDERABAD n HYDERABAD sentenced him to undergo a Priyanca year of rigorous imprisonment New Zealand MP Priyanca Student appearing for JEE on Wednesday. The man Radhakrishnan called on Radhakrishnan Main exam had to face prob- identified as 36-year-old N Telangana IT Minister KT invited KTR to lems from the invigilator while Srinivas rao is a driver from Rama Rao at Pragathi Bhavan New Zealand writing the test which has Khammam. According to the in Hyderabad on Wednesday. resulted in serious outrage police, they received a During the meeting, the and also said among the students as well as complaint from Mamidi Minister stated that the State that she would the parents on Tuesday. Chandra Shekar, 48, a private Government is ready to forge The incident took place employee from Kandlakoya in ties with the New Zealand- organise a when a student named Medchal. Chandra Shekar said based industries. formal meeting Bikkumalla Vishnu Sai from that on August 5, 2016, his The IT Minister extensively with New Shad Nagar asked for an extra son M Santosh Kumar, 20, was discussed the investment rough sheet from the invigila- going from Bahadurpally to opportunities for industries Zealand Prime tor, but was denied at his Kompally on his motorcycle and educational sectors in Minister Jacinda exam centre at Dundigal when a DCM lorry crashed into Telangana. Among a host of Aeronautical College on and the situation became tense. his son's bike from behind. issues discussed were possibil- Ardern Tuesday. Parents of other Vishnu's father said, "My son Due to the impact of the crash, ities of mutual cooperation in Concerned students as well has secured 88 per cent in his son fell down and received Agritech, startup and innova- as the parents of Vishnu staged students also Class X. Twice, he stood as top- injuries. He died on the spot. tion sectors. progressing under her leader- a protest outside the JEE Main showed their per of the Olympiad test. We Based on the complaint, the Talking about the IT sector ship. New Zealand MP exam center. support and have been training him for IIT police registered a case and in the state, KTR stated that Priyanca Radhakrishnan invit- "I have been preparing for since his Class. We had full started investigation. After the Telangana is leading the coun- ed KTR to New Zealand and JEE exams since last five years. started to hopes that he would get New Zealand MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan called on Telangana IT Minister KT course of investigation, a try in the startup and innova- also said that she would organ- In order to do the rough work through in the entrance exam. charge sheet was filed in the Rama Rao at Pragathi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Wednesday. protest and the tion sector. He highlighted T- ise a formal meeting with the properly, I need almost 20 But, due to the invigilator's court at Medchal. During the situation trial on Wednesday, Srinivas Rao Hub and We Hub, which ment has initiated T-Bridge, an top priority to the agricultur- New Zealand Prime Minister additional rough papers. But mistake, now his future has was convicted to undergo encourage and mentor startups initiative that helps local star- al and irrigation sector. This Jacinda Ardern. the invigilator refused to give became tense become a question." rigorous imprisonment for a year in the state. Minister stated that tups to connect with global has led to an increase in crop Priyanca expressed happi- me more than 4 sheets. An official from the and also pay a fine of Rs 5000. Telangana will soon house the market opportunities and help production, giving a large ness over the meeting and Because of this, I was unable to Dundigal Aeronautical College world's largest startup incuba- bring global startups to scope for the agritech and stated that they are working write the exam properly. I There will be a total of 75 ques- said that the mistake was com- tor in the form of T-Hub 2. Telangana. Minister stated that food processing industry. closely with the Telangana request that I should be given tions that the students have to mitted by their staff. He further Mentioning about the efforts efforts will be made to work In the meeting, KTR praised NRIs and mentioned that permission to write the exam answer in three hours. After added that they would send a Spurned lover of the State Government in with New Zealand-based star- the works of New Zealand Telangana's state festival once again," Vishnu said. this incident, parents of other mail to National Testing Age- attracting foreign startups, tups. KTR stated that the State Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Bathukama is celebrated JEE Mains exam is being students also showed their ncy and ask them to permit the commits suicide KTR stated that the govern- Government has been giving and said that the country is fast grandly, in New Zealand. conducted from January 7 to 9. support and started to protest boy again for the exam. in Marredpally 21-year-old youngster Acommitted suicide at East Marredpally on Monday after a Platform TS jr colleges woman rejected his love Medical, dental colleges proposal. The incident came to ticket to be to be closed light on Tuesday after he was found hanging in his room. dearer for for three days The victim was identified as demand 5% hike in fees PNS n HYDERABAD Ravi Chaitanya, who was Sankranti PNS n HYDERABAD working in a call centre at n n The current fee Begumpet. The police said that PNS HYDERABAD Telangana State Board of Private medical and dental structure for the Intermediate Education he fell in love with a woman MBBS 'A' category who resides near his home. Railway officials have colleges in Telangana have (TSBIE) has announced that Chaitanya felt dejected when increased the prices of plat- demanded that the fees be is Rs 60,000, 'B' all the Junior Colleges and the woman refused his form tickets at railway sta- hiked by 5 per cent taking into category is Rs Composite Degree Colleges proposal and was upset over tions in view of the conges- consideration inflation, main- 11.55 lakh and 'C' offering Intermediate cours- the issue. According to the tion during the Sankranti tenance of infrastructure and category is Rs es in Telangana State will police, Chaitanya locked festival. SCR on Wednesday others 23.10 lakh. have second term holidays himself in his room late on announced that, in view of The Telangana State for the academic year 2019- n Monday and hung himself New Bharosa centre: Gail the ensuing Sankranti festival Admission and Fee Regulatory TSAFRC will 20 from January 13 to 15 from the ceiling fan in his season, it is anticipated that Committee (TSAFRC) will soon review the fee and no classes should be room. After finding the door there will be huge crowd of soon review the fee structure structure for the conducted for the students locked for a long time, inks MoU with TS Police train travellers as well as for the 2020-2023 academic 2020-2023 during this period. The col- Younger sister of Chaitanya accompanying non-travellers years. academic years. leges shall re-open on kept knocking the door and PNS n HYDERABAD Gail Indian Limited was at Secunderabad and The current fee structure for January 16. called Chaitanya multiple represented by Rajeev Garg, Kacheguda Railway Stations. the MBBS 'A' category is Rs The BIE has requested all times. After several attempts, A Memorandum of Understan- executive director, Gail and The rate of platform tick- 60,000, 'B' category is Rs 11.55 the principals to adhere to the suspecting something is ding was executed between managing director, Bhagyana- et at Secunderabad and lakh and 'C' category is Rs leges have been increasing fees The HRDA has appealed to schedule strictly. Further, all wrong, Chaitanya’s sister Gail India Limited and gar Gas Ltd, Hyderabad, Kacheguda Railway Stations 23.10 lakh. by 5 per cent every year. the TSAFRC requesting it to the principals and the man- called the neighbours, who Telangana State Police for con- Sanjay Shende, zonal chief will be enhanced from Rs 10 The private colleges said The GO issued had a clause consider the plight of the stu- agements of private unaided broke open the door and found structing a new Bharosa Centre general manager of Gail office to Rs 20 from January 9 to that the hike is inevitable that the colleges could increase dents and make the fee revi- junior colleges in the state are Chaitanya hanging. He was at Medchal-Malkajgiri as a part in Hyderabad, A Suresh Babu, January 20. In order to regu- because of the inflation. They their fee by 5 per cent every sion, in accordance with the instructed not to conduct shifted to a hospital where the of CSR. deputy general manager, VSPL late the flow of public to enter want the TSAFRC to hike the year looking at the inflation. Telangana High Court's obser- any classes during the holi- doctors declared him brought The agreement has been Cherlapally. onto the platforms and to fee by 5 per cent. On the The Human Resource Devel- vation. days. Violation of instructions dead. Based on the complaint signed on Wednesday in the As a part of CSR, Gail India avoid inconvenience to the other hand, junior doctors opment Authority (HRDA) The HRDA wants the will be viewed seriously and of Murali Krishna, Chaitanya's presence of DGP M Mahendar Ltd has agreed to financially bona fide passengers during have made an appeal to the wants the TSAFRC to consid- TSAFRC to go by the court's action will be initiated against father, the police registered a Reddy IPS, IG of Women contribute to construct a Bha- the ensuing festive season, TSAFRC to be generous while er the previous increase and observation on the fee hike, the erring managements and case and are probing the Safety Swati Lakra IPS, rosa centre at Medchal and such steps are taken during increasing the fee. They have then make a fee revision for the while revising the fee for the principals including disaffil- incident. Kamareddy SP N Swetha IPS. project would cost 70 lakh. festival season. claimed that the private col- block year of 2020-2023. 2020-2023 block years. iation. SPECIAL GUEST Domestic help sedate UNICEF research BioAsia to involve 75 grant for scholar healthcare startups family, burgle house PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD to the leaders from over 50 Jharna Brahma, PhD Nations in attendance at PNS n HYDERABAD The incident came to light research scholar, University BioAsia will continue to fea- BioAsia in addition to the when the businessman called of Hyderabad has been ture a dedicated platform - cash prize. A couple who were employed his family members over the awarded a research grant startup stage in its 17th edition The startups will also get an as servants at the house of a phone and got anxious when from the UNICEF/IAMCR to be held at Hyderabad from unmatched opportunity to businessman escaped after no one was answering calls. He communication for develop- February 17th to 19th. The request exclusive one-to-one looting their house at Kokapet. then informed a relative at ment research fund to sup- startup stage at BioAsia 2020 meetings with the participat- According to the Narsingi Gachibowli who rushed to the port her research that will will provide a unique oppor- ing delegates and be a part of Police, the couple who were house and found the family advance understanding of tunity to the most promising the overall deliberations at reportedly from Nepal, got members in an unconscious how communication for startups across India to inter- the event. These opportunities employed as domestic help in state. They were immediately development contributes to act with global industry lead- would help them to get the house of a businessman at shifted to a hospital where they the United Nations sustain- ers. insights and guidance on sev- Kokapet. The couple mixed are undergoing treatment. able development goals. The Startup stage will enable eral emerging healthcare chal- sedatives in the food and Following a complaint the grant, worth US $4,000, is entrepreneurs to showcase lenges and technologies. They served it to the family. After the Narsingi police registered a funded by UNICEF and their innovative solutions in will get access to be a part of family members fell uncon- case and started investigation. managed by IAMCR. the pharma, biotech, life sci- all the conferences and ses- scious, they stole property Sources said that the police Jharna will examine for- ences, health-tech, and med- sions at BioAsia 2020. State including jewellery and cash have caught the couple while um theatre as a participato- tech sectors. As many as 5 star- Government and BioAsia have from the house and fled. Police they were planning to flee to ry communication tool for tups from these 75 shortlisted partnered with Tech Mahindra said that the family was not Nepal. However, police denied mobilising communities in startups will get an opportu- as the lead sponsor for the Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan addresses students at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University willing to disclose the amount the claim saying that the case realising SDGs in the con- nity to present their solution startup stage. convocation ceremony at Shilpakala Vedika on Wednesday. of property stolen. is still under investigation. text of rural India. Stone crushers operate illegally NGO instals lift at dialysis centre PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD FGG in a letter to the CS seeking The dialysis unit, which was Telangana State Pollution cognisance on the issue alleged that setup in December 2017, at Control Board (TSPCB) has Government Area Hospital in ignored the stone crushing barring few exceptions the stone Malakpet, with five dialysis units which are apparently crushing units are working unmindful machines, got a new lease of operating with irregularities. life after a long pending As per the information of closure orders issued by the PCB demand for lift was fulfilled by obtained by Forum for Good an NGO. Governance (FGG) from var- them regarding the other units. out consent and also those City-based NGO, Helping ious regional offices of FGG pointed out that there units having consent but vio- Hand Foundation, has come Pollution Control Board, there is lot of variation in ?gures fur- lating the directions by operat- forward to install the lift which are 690 stone crushing units nished by the head of?ce and ing without providing ade- costed Rs 7 lakh, for the dial- operating in the state. The regional of?ces of TSPCB, quate pollution control mea- ysis patients, after hearing the officials of PCB issued notices which reflects their poor func- sures. plight of the patients, through to 227 units to close them for tioning. FGG suggested the need for the request made by the hos- irregularities. In their letter, FGG urged the regular inspection of the units pital authorities. The dialysis daily i.e. 20 patients per day use gurated the lift. FGG in a letter to the Chief Citing the example of region- were found running irregular- Chief Secretary to direct the and electricity may be discon- patients were finding it the facility in 4 shifts of 5 each. The priest said the installa- Secretary seeking cognisance al office at Nizamabad, FGG ly and were issued closure TSPCB to take action as per nected as per the rules to extremely challenging to access Every single patient reported- tion of the lift for the kidney on the issue alleged that bar- said that in their letter dated orders in the year 2017. Joint Water (Prevention and Control instill fear among the owners the facility which is located on ly had a problem of climbing patients who were struggling to ring few exceptions the stone October 24, 2019 informed director vide his letter dated Of Pollution) Act, 1988 and Air of the stone crushing units the 1st floor of the hospital. up the stairs as many of them get smoother access by HHF is crushing units are working that it has 85 number of stone December 24, 2019 stated that (Prevention and Control of which are operating without The dialysis centre at suffer from shortness of breath. a good example of how impor- unmindful of closure orders crushing units in their jurisdic- five units were closed and no Pollution) Act, 1987, on those consent and not following Malakpet caters to 40 CKD CS Rangarajan, chief priest tant humanity and human val- issued by the PCB. tion out of which 48 units information is available with units which are running with- norms. patients per week in 4 shifts of Chilkur Balaji temple inau- ues are in time. 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CAPSULE POLL BATTLE Congress will win municipal Jana Sena not to MUNICIPAL POLL FEVER polls, says contest civic polls Komatireddy

HYDERABAD: The Jana Sena on Wednesday PNS n NALGONDA made it clear that it is not contesting the GRIPS TELANGANA municipal elections to be held later this month in Congress MP from Bhongir Telangana. According to party AVINASH DEEPAK PULI Komatireddy Venkatareddy sources, party president Pawan n MAHABUBNAGAR on Wednesday asked the Kalyan permitted the party party cadre to strive hard for workers to contest the With the Municipal elections round the victory of Congress' can- Make foolproof elections as independents. the corner, the ruling TRS has didates in the Municipal elec- Meanwhile, Jana Sena political launched an aggressive campaign tions, to be held later this secretary Hari Prasad in a and is leaving no stone unturned for month. statement said that the party would arrangements: CS a clean sweep in the erstwhile Addressing the party extend its support to independents contesting the Mahabubnagar district. The party members at Nivera Hotel at municipal polls. leadership, including legislators and Narkatpalli near here, the PNS n HYDERABAD Ministers - Srinivas Goud and Congress MP charged Chief CS Somesh Singireddi Niranjan Reddy have Minister K Chandrasekhar Chief Secretary Somesh been meticulously planning the can- Rao with adopting double Kumar directed all district Kumar advised T-TDP to go it alone didate selection process, campaign standards by singing to Modi Collectors to make necessary the officials to process and unification of cadre in tune at the Centre and that of arrangements for conducting says L Ramana the respective districts spread across Owaisi in the state. of municipal elections peace- prepare a erstwhile Mahabubnagar. He exhorted the Muslims fully and complete the process calendar of HYDERABAD: T-TDP president L Ramana on The party leaders of Gadwal, to understand KCR's tricks. without any problems as per activities for wendsday said that the party will be moving ahead Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, The ruling TRS has launched an aggressive He charged the TRS govern- election schedule given by the with implementing its plans systematically as far Nagarkurnool and Mahabubnagar campaign and is leaving no stone ment with pushing the state State Election Commission. each day and as the municipal polls were concerned. are competing with each other to into a debt trap and not He was speaking during a asked them to Briefing the media about the T-TDP game plan for prove their mettle from the prelim- unturned for a clean sweep in the erstwhile implementing at least one video conference with District the forthcoming municipal polls here, Ramana inary stage of the election process. Mahabubnagar district welfare scheme in the state. Collectors from BRKR Bhavan be more careful said that the party has already constituted The selection of candidates was He exuded confidence that here on Wednesday. He said on rejected parliamentary constituency and municipal entrusted to the MLAs representing the Congress Party's series of that Collectors should involve committees. He said that the party will ensure each segment and they are being electoral successes will begin fully in election process with nominations that the party will assesses the strengths and guided by the state party leadership. with the municipal polls. utmost care. weaknesses of the contestants and finalise the The ruling party is confident that CPI, CPM to jointly Quoting IT Minister KT "You are aware that it is for candidates. The T-TDP has decided to go it alone it would register a clean sweep in the Rama Rao, he said that the the first time highest number sised that Collectors role is in municipal polls so that it gets the opportunity municipal elections. Even in the strength of the Congress of ULB's (Urban Local Bodies) critical, crucial and involve to rebuild its base and by giving the opportunity Councils like Wanaparthy, Minister contest civic polls cannot be underestimated. and Corporations are going for fully in the election process. to the local leaders to contest, Ramana said, Niranjan Reddy is leaving no stone He exuded confidence that elections. Collectors should He interacted with Collectors adding that a 15-member election committee has unturned and is monitoring the HYDERABAD: The CPI is planning to municipal elections. We will discuss the Congress would regain focus carefully in every aspect district-wise on their pre- been constituted. A plan has been formulated to campaigning personally. On the contest the ensuing municipal within the party as well as hold talks power in the state in the next like polling staff allotment, paredness. ensure participation of the party rank and file in other hand, the Congress, under the elections in alliance with Congress, with other like-minded political parties four years. printing of ballot papers, Principal Secretary Arvind the exercise. A decision on the campaigning leadership of Chinna Reddy is mak- CPM and other Opposition before making an announcement in procuring of ballot boxes and Kumar has said that Collectors would be initiated after filing of the nomination ing an all out bid to show its presence parties excluding BJP. this regard," he said. Further, the papers,"he said. will have close liaison with papers. "There is a conspiracy to wipe out the at the all important hustings the TRS CPI national secretary K CPI national secretary admitted that The Collectors of Ranga Municipal Commissioner stage- TDP in Telangana," Ramana said, claiming that is exuding that it would win the polls. Narayana said there were no the Left parties became politically Reddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, wise in election process. He the people consider every other political party as The aggression of TRS is evident in differences between the two weak but were gearing themselves Macherial, Sangareddy, instructed the Collectors to second to the TDP in implementing welfare and the Gadwal district limits as its MLA, Left parties - CPI and CPM - up to join forces and launch a fight Nalgonda having more num- send reports regularly to furnish development programmes. The party is held Banda Krishna Mohan Reddy is keen as they were both fighting against the "anti-people's policies in ber of Municipalities, extra the State Election Commission dear by the people as it created basic amenities on clinching the local bodies amidst for people in the State. the State as well as the nation." care has to be taken and and to setup a monitoring sys- in towns and villages. Law and order in stiff challenge from the BJP senior Narayana said that "Regional parties have damaged understand each municipali- tem in the districts. No leaves to Hyderabad improved only with the advent of the leader and former Congress Minister consultations were already our prospects in some States. But ty. He also said to concentrate be sanctioned to the election TDP, a fact that whole Telangana society DK Aruna. Similarly in the district held with Congress and efforts power is not permanent and the Left more on new municipalities. related officers. Unauthorized endorses, Ramana said. He said that the people headquarters of Nagarkurnool and are on to make a breakthrough with parties will decide the future of politics He advised to prepare a cal- absence will not be tolerated. He know that Chandrababu Naidu added Cyberabad Narayanpet, the ruing TRS is ahead CPM for a pre-poll alliance. "Our aim is in the State. We will continue to fight endar of activities for each day requested to chalk out timeline to the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. in announcing the candidates and to defeat both TRS and BJP in for people," he declared. and be more careful on reject- for each activity during nomi- "In spite of economic slowdown, Telangana remains financially stable because of the TDP's aspirants of the urban local bodies. ed nominations. He empha- nations, polling and counting. Vision-2020 programme," Ramana claimed. The TDP is known for selfless service to the people and giving weightage to the poor and downtrodden sections of society, he said. He HC to hear Karimnagar appealed to the people of the state to bless the ‘BJP will make significant impact’ TDP in municipal polls and help it serve them n better. Earlier, T-TDP leaders at a meeting held PNS HYDERABAD of Hindus and Sikhs migrat- at NTR Trust Bhavan here on Wednesday ed from Pakistan and civic poll petition tomorrow BJP leader and former MP AP Bangladesh to India 30-40 decided to go it alone and contest all the seats Jithender Reddy participated in years ago and still have no where the party has n considerable strength. If PNS HYDERABAD would be handicapped in reviewing the 'Citizenship Amendment Act rights. "This Act will guaran- there are any minor order of a single Judge if the copy of the Jan Jagran' (CAA-Outreach) tee citizenship and land own- adjustments to be made, The Government on Wednesday order was not made available. The programme on Wednesday in ership rights to these people," decision would be taken sought an urgent hearing of Bench will now hear the Mahabubnagar. As part of the he further said. locally, the party decided. a writ appeal against a late matter on Friday by which programme, the former MP On the upcoming municipal The T-TDP will field strong evening order made on time the order of the single met and spoke to several shop- elections, he said that BJP will candidates with the Tuesday with regard to cer- Judge would be available. keepers and cleared make a significant impact in coordination approach tain discrepancies in the As reported earlier, one doubts/rumours allegedly the elections as the people of of parliamentary voters list for the ensuing Chada Anand, a resident of spread by opposition parties Telangana can see the good constituency and Karimnagar Municipal elec- Karimnagar, had filed a regarding the Act. BJP leader and former MP AP Jithender Reddy interacting with a shopkeeper work done by the Modi gov- municipal tions. The Bench of writ plea complaining that He assured the public that during the ‘Citizenship Amendment Act Jan Jagran’ in Mahabubnagar ernment. The former MP was commi- Telangana High Court com- the law relating to delimi- no Indian citizen, despite of his accompanied by senior BJP ttees, prising Chief Justice tation was improperly caste, religion and region, will the Act to help minorities in basis of their religion there," he leaders of Mahbubnagar dis- Ramana Raghuvendra Singh Chauhan and applied and consequently the con- be affected by CAA. "The neighbouring countries as they said. trict during the 'Jan Jagran' said. Justice A Abhishek Reddy said that they stituencies reserved were illegal. Modi government has brought are persecuted and harassed on He highlighted how lakhs campaign. Rebel trouble Naidu taken Trump says no Americans harmed... Those opposing for TRS in ‘Girls believed into custody CAA will... Continued from Page 1 said as he described Gen Iranian leaders and the people, Continued from Page 1 civic polls dead are alive’ Continued from Page 1 Soleimani as a "ruthless ter- Trump said the United States According to the Iranian rorist." "In recent days he was is "ready to embrace peace with The MP questioned Chief Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 murders at the shelter. The Citing that the rally has no state TV, the attacks were in planning new attacks on all who seek it". Minister K Chandrasekhar petitioner has been asked to permission, the police revenge for the killing of the American targets, but we "To the people and leaders of Rao where he was when a With this, camp offices of The sex abuse case sur- file a reply on the CBI's stopped the protesters lead- commander of Iran's powerful stopped him," Trump said. Iran, we want you to have a MIM leader threatened to MLAs as well as their resi- faced during a survey by the report. ing to a heated argument Revolutionary Guards, General "By removing Soleimani we future and a great future, one "finish Hindus in 10 min- dences have turned virtually Tata Institute of Social The investigating agency between Naidu and the cops. Qasem Soleimani, in a US have sent a powerful message that you deserve," Trump said. utes". Further, he sought to into war zones with skirmish- Sciences. A petition was has also asked the Nitish Naidu proceeded to stage drone strike on Friday, which to terrorists. If you value your Trump said Iran appears to know whether KCR would es between followers of old and filed by journalist Nivedita Kumar government in Bihar a sit-in on the road. Soon, was ordered by Trump. own life you will not threaten be standing down, which is a want the government to give new members of the party. Jha before the Supreme to act against officials found TDP activists, the JAC lead- The Iranian state television the lives of our people," he said. good thing for all parties con- citizenship to those who had Unable to cope with the Court seeking a court-mon- responsible for lapses in man- ers and leaders of various claimed that "at least 80 ter- "Soleimani's hands were cerned and a very good thing planted explosives in the pressure, many of the MLAs itored probe by an indepen- aging shelter homes in the political outfits started shout- rorist US soldiers" were killed drenched in both American for the world. Lumbini Park. Stating that are inaccessible and incom- dent agency into the allega- state during its one-and-a- ing slogans against the gov- in the strikes. Some 5,000 US and Iranian blood." "For far too long, all the way CAA had become a law only municado. They are avoiding tions. half year-long probe. ernment. soldiers are in Iraq as part of Trump called on Iran to back to 1979 to be exact, after debate in Parliament, their residences, camp offices, Today the petitioner's Twenty-five Indian Naidu said that permission the international coalition "work together" to eliminate nations have tolerated Iran's Sanjay said that the Act was after having switched off lawyer Shoaib Alam argued Administrative Service (IAS) to take out the bus yatra was against the IS terror group. the Islamic State, saying the destructive and destabilising not against anyone. their mobile phones. in court that the CBI had not officers are among over 70 obtained but the police did "No Americans were killing of ISIS chief Abu Bakr behaviour in the Middle East BJP urban district president The MLAs have conveyed responded to statements by officials who could face not allow him to reach Auto harmed in last night's attack by al-Baghdadi was "good" for and beyond. Those days are Rao Padma, senior leaders T to party leadership that they inmates who had alleged action. Nagar to flag it off. the Iranian regime," Trump Iran. In a direct message to the over," he said. Rajeswar Rao, former MLAs are unable to pick candidates Vannala Sriramulu, M Dharma due to intense competition Rao and Kondeti Sridhar were and undue pressure exerted by among those present. ticket aspirants. Many of the anxious aspirants have threat- Relax fiscal deficit to boost demand: FICCI ened to contest as rebels, should they be denied tickets. PNS n HYDERABAD income support under PM- Spot if your Most of the MLAs could not GDP growth estimate for the current KISAN and expansion of the select candidates, though the With advance GDP estimates Direct Benefit Transfer scheme. saree is real... nomination process has com- projecting FY20 GDP growth financial year of 5% is on expected Steps are also required to boost Continued from Page 1 menced, with polling date at 5 per cent, it is a necessity lines. The growth during the first half construction, infrastructure just two weeks away. The now for the government to of the year has been moderate and we and exports," said Dr Reddy. This initiative was party leadership is worried look at measures to infuse "FICCI is also of the view announced at the Year of AI that this 'rebel trouble' may capital in the economy in a sys- hope to see some momentum in the that a significant focus on the event held by the Emerging dent the prospects of the pink tematic way. latter part, said Sangita Reddy economies of the future tech- Technologies wing of IT party in the municipal polls. Dr Sangita Reddy, presi- nologies like artificial intelli- Department last week. The In this backdrop, KCR has dent, Federation of Indian gence, along with added stress project, in its initial stages, is summoned all the 103 MLAs Chambers of Commerce & to give a boost to demand and Dr Reddy. on science and innovation, are being done by the belonging to TRS to Industry (FICCI) said, "The trigger investments," said Dr "Union Budget 2020-21 is to also critical to add a parallel Department of Textile with Telangana Bhavan on GDP growth estimate for the Reddy. "The nature of the be announced soon and we wave of growth," added Dr help from AI partner Thursday to resolve the issue. current financial year of 5% is economy is cyclical and when look forward to government Reddy. FICCI President said Aganitha facilitated by IT He wants to guide the MLAs on expected lines. The growth a potential recessionary cycle is continuing taking steps that the government must Department. Handloom fab- with regard to parameters to during the first half of the year foreseen, move to induct more towards bridging the existing enable reforms, which will rics have different thread be considered for allotting has been moderate and we capital into the economy to re- gaps and giving out positive enable ease of doing business, spacing, uniformity, and party tickets. KCR is also hope to see some momentum energize it is more important signals to boost the sentiment, for sustaining growth and cover variation when com- expected to issue a stern warn- in the latter part. In fact, there than worrying about fiscal consumption and investments. demand, and added that a sur- pared to those of power ing to rebels that they would are nascent signs that point deficit. A time-bound plan Apart from providing cheaper vey is being conducted across looms, and it is difficult for lose the opportunity to remain towards an improvement and must be put in place on the loans, more efforts must be industry by the chamber to the naked eye to detect them. with TRS permanently should we need to make sure that these mechanics to made to increase incomes, assess the sentiment of the The pilot project has been they contest as rebels thereby find a more solid footing going fiscal deficit target could be economy in the coming year, as repair fiscal deficit through especially in the rural areas. nation and what it would take tested in a closed environ- causing damage to party's ahead". relaxed to support infusion of such fiscal expansion is much different measures, including This can be achieved through for corporate India to re-ener- ment and is reportedly yield- official candidates. "FICCI is of the view that the Rs 1.5-2 lakh crore in the needed at the current juncture disinvestment in PSUs," added an increase in the quantum of gize itself. ing results. HYDERABAD |THURSDAY | JANUARY 9, 2020 nation 05

SHORT READS ATTACK ON STUNDENTS, TEACHERS IN JNU GENERAL STRIKE CAT topper not scared to Banking services and normal life hit in Kerala, WB and Assam take part in protests PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n KOLKATA Banking services such as cash Those who don't have Chanda had withdrawal were impacted in political existence are JU student Deborshi Chanda, scored a perfect some public sector lenders while calling strikes: Mamata one of the ten candidates to rail and road traffic was hit in have scored 100 percentile in 100 percentile in Assam, West Bengal and Left- SAGAR ISLANDS: Hitting out at the Common Admission Test ruled Kerala as 10 major trade the Left and the Congress, (CAT), said on Wednesday CAT, the results of unions went on a day-long Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that he will not shy away from which were strike on Wednesday against the said on Wednesday that those taking part in any rally to Centre's "anti-people" policies. who don't have any political protest against the attack on announced few While banks were open, existence in the state are trying women students and teachers days back and is some services such as cash to ruin its economy by of JNU and similar attacks withdrawal were impacted in pursuing "cheap politics" of in other higher educational the only candidate many places in the country as strikes. Banerjee said she institutions. from West Bengal bank employees extended their extends her support to the Chanda is a student of elec- support to the nationwide strike. cause of the strike, which has trical engineering of Jadavpur to have achieved However, work at govern- been called against the Centre's University and has presently afraid," the young man said. one month, he said "I am with the feat ment departments remained economic policies, the taken admission in its School of Chanda had scored a perfect them. I am proud of my friends unaffected barring sporadic Citizenship Amendment Act and Energy Studies in the 2019-20 100 percentile in CAT, the in JU and my institution. demonstrations by trade unions. Transport services unaffected the proposed nationwide NRC, session. results of which were "However, it would be wrong JU sudents on Monday evening Trade unions have claimed but reiterated that her party and BHOPAL: Banking services in Madhya Pradesh were affected on "I had participated in the ral- announced few days back and to assume that only we (JU stu- when SFI activists and members around 25 crore people will par- Wednesday due to the nationwide strike called by 10 Central trade government is against any sort lies taken out by my fellow stu- is the only candidate from West dents) are in the forefront of of other Left outfits of JU took ticipate in the stir. of shutdown. "We will not allow union to protest against the Central government's "anti-labour" dents in the varsity campus and Bengal to have achieved the feat. protests. Students of other high- out a rally near the university There were no reports of any policies. However, transport and other services remained any strike in Bengal. Those who outside. I had also joined in To a question about JU stu- er educational institutions have against the attack on students in impact on essential services don't have any political unaffected with markets and petrol pumps remaining open across shouting slogans denouncing dents taking the lead in the also taken out protest rallies and JNU and came face to face with from anywhere in the country. the state. Several bank employees under the banner of the All India existence in the state are trying the move to silence free think- series of protests against the at times we have taken out joint a march taken out by the BJP. Train services were unaffected to ruin its economy by Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and All India Bank Officers ing. I have made known my attack on JNU, Jamia Milia rallies," he said. "How can police beat up stu- while electricity generation as Association among others took out a rally at MP Nagar here. "The pursuing cheap politics such as stand on the issue and will do students and against Citizenship Chanda criticised the alleged dents who are holding a demo- well as oil refineries and fuel strikes," she said. strike has affected banking operations in the state and we have so in future too.... I am not (Amendment) Act in the past police lathicharge on agitating cratic protest ?" he wondered. pumps operated normally. received reports that it was also effective in transport, income tax The strike was near total in and postal sectors," Madhya Pradesh Bank Employees Association 7 newspapers booked Kerala with vehicles, including (MPBEA) general secretary, V K Sharma said. state-owned KSRTC and private for publishing photos NITI AAYOG'S DRAFT FOR PRIVATE TRAINS CRPF DIG buses, keeping off the roads. In of minor rape victim the state capital took out rallies in parts of the mal in the city and auto-rick- charged with Thiruvananthapuram, the state and blocked roads and rail- shaws and taxis were also seen THANE: Cases have been 15-min head start, max speed Kerala State Road Transport way tracks in North 24 Parganas on the roads. Heavy police registered against editors and throwing hot concerned staff of seven Corporation (KSRTC) did not district. However, police deployment was seen in sever- operate city and long-distance removed them to ensure move- al areas of the city, including newspapers for allegedly water on jawan violating provisions of the of 160 kmph, own guard, crew services. Very few private vehi- ment of vehicles without hitch. Tollygunge, Behala, Esplanade PNS n NEW DELHI POCSO Act by publishing cles and auto-rickshaws were In Kolkata, government buses and Jadavpur. In some areas of PNS n NEW DELHI photograph and other details of seen plying on roads. were plying normally but the north Bengal, the Trinamool a minor rape and murder Enraged at having burnt his Road and rail blockades were number of private buses was Congress took out rallies oppos- victim, police said on Private trains running on a mouth, a DIG-rank CRPF reported from several parts of lower than usual in the early ing the strike and urged people Wednesday. Offenses under particular route will have a officer allegedly threw hot West Bengal. The strikers also hours. Metro services were nor- to maintain normalcy. relevant sections of the head start of 15 minutes on water on the face of the Protection of Children from other trains running on the jawan who had served it to Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act same route, a maximum per- him, prompting the force to have been registered against missible speed of 160 kmph order an inquiry into the inci- 175 local editors and concerned staff of and also their own guards and dent, officials said on Woman kidnapped, the papers with the Bhoiwada crew, says a draft proposal Wednesday. trains police station on Tuesday, mooted by Niti Ayog as it The purported incident police PRO Sukhada Narkar finalises the contours of took place on Tuesday at the bringing in private play- Central Reserve Police Force raped at gunpoint cancelled due said. The errant publications include 'Pudhari', 'Dopahar Ka ers for train opera- (CRPF) recruit training cen- n Samna', 'Punyanagari', 'Hindi tions in the country. tre in Bihar's Rajgir district. PNS PATNA to blockades n Samachar', 'Navbharat', A slew of draft doc- the right to players) train. Each train shall An official communica- PNS KOLKATA 'Rajastan Patrika', and 'Pravasi uments -- for collect mar- have a minimum of 16 coach- tion of the force said Deputy A woman was allegedly raped Sandesh', she added. On Request for ket-linked es and a maximum not exceed- Inspector General D K at gunpoint after being kid- Train services were dis- December 22, the police had Qualification (RFQ), fares and will ing the longest passenger train Tripathi, who was staying at napped from the parking lot of rupted in the suburbs and registered a case against a man Concession Agreement be provided flex- operating on the respective the officers' mess of the insti- a mall here on Monday, police neighbouring districts of for allegedly raping and killing a Guiding Principles, Project ibility of class com- path," the draft stated. tute, had ordered hot drink- officials said. One person has the city by supporters of a seven-yr-old girl in Bhiwandi Information Memorandum position and halts. The documents have stated ing water when constable been arrested out of four per- nationwide general strike town of Maharashtra's Thane (PIM) along with a presenta- It said the time taken by a that Operation and mainte- Amol Kharat was on duty at sons named in the FIR. called by 10 trade unions district, the official said. tion on the salient features of private train to complete a path nance of the passenger trains the facility. "We have identified the four on Wednesday, Railway the project -- for discussion on shall be comparable to the would be governed by stan- The officer is said to have accused persons who were the said. While talking to officials said here. At least private participation in passen- fastest train of Indian Railways dards to be laid down by burnt his mouth upon drink- (rape) victim's acquaintances. reporters, the rape survivor, 175 local trains were can- ger trains have been uploaded operating on that path with a Research Design and ing the hot water served to One man raped the girl while who had covered her face with celled in the Sealdah and by Niti Ayog on its website variation of plus or minus ten Standards Organisation him in a thermos flask, fol- others were part of the conspir- a mask, said she was kid- Howrah divisions of which outline the railways' per cent. (RDSO). The maintenance of lowing which he summoned acy," City Superintendent of napped by four men at gun- Eastern Railway (ER) plans of running 150 trains on "IR shall provide a non-dis- the trains shall be the respon- Kharat. An altercation took Police (Central), Patna, Vinay point from GV Mall on the owing to the blockades put 100 routes by private operators, criminatory treatment for the sibility of the private entity. place between the two and Tiwary said. Asked whether it busy Boring road intersection up by supporters of the envisaging an investment of Rs trains operated by the Railways will provide berth/ the DIG "threw" hot water on is a case of gangrape, Tiwary around 7:30 pm on Monday strike, its spokesman said. 22,500 crore. Concessionaire. No similar space to private entities in the the jawan's face and in his said, "No, it is not gangrape. It while she was coming out of an In the Howrah- The paper, prepared for dis- scheduled regular train will existing maintenance depots/ winter jersey. The jawan has is rape but others were part of eatery. Kharagpur section of South cussions with stakeholders, depart in the same origin des- washing lines or a space in been admitted to a local hos- the conspiracy." One person As she stepped out of the Eastern Railway, there were Delhi Police a has split the 100 routes into 10- tination route within 15 min- proximate area on as is where pital. Tripathi did not has been arrested in connec- eatery, one of the four men, blockades at some places ‘puppet' of Modi govt: 12 clusters. As per the paper, utes of the scheduled operation basis for up-gradation and use respond to phone calls and tion with the case while raids who raped her later, told her at for durations from 10 min- the private operator will have of the Concessionaires (private of the same by them. SMS sent to him. are being conducted to nab gunpoint to sit in his car in the utes to half an hour, but no Sitaram Yechury other culprits, the City SP parking lot of the mall. train was cancelled, its NEW DELHI: CPI(M) general said. The woman is around 20 The four then allegedly took spokesman Sanjoy Ghosh secretary Sitaram Yechury on ‘QUIET GRACE' ON JNU STAND years of age and is pursuing her to a flat located near P&M said. Wednesday alleged the Delhi BBA through correspondence Mall in Pataliputra colony Sealdah division of Police was a "puppet" of the , he added. The victim's med- where one person raped her Eastern Railway was the Modi government and ical examination was conduct- while three others stood with most affected with cancel- Deepika earns praise from all quarters ed on Tuesday, police sources a pistol, the rape survivor said. lation of 128 local trains demanded a court-monitored probe in the JNU violence, since morning, ER n saying a "pre-judged" police PNS MUMBAI ol for speaking out during the spokesman Nikhil inquiry has no "credibility". A release of her controversial Chakraborty said. In its masked mob armed with sticks Leapfrogging from the enter- film "Padmaavat", turns pro- Three charred to death in Howrah division, 47 more and rods on Sunday attacked tainment section to the front ducer with "Chhapaak", direct- EMU locals were cancelled students and teachers and pages of newspapers for show- ed by Meghna Gulzar, making Ghaziabad apartment and 10 mail and express damaged property on the ing up at JNU, Bollywood star her stake even higher. trains were detained n Jawaharlal Nehru University Deepika Padukone was on "When she was attacked PNS GHAZIABAD ently abled brother Narayan enroute, he said. Train ser- campus, injuring at least 35 Wednesday the cynosure of over 'Padmaavat' very few (40). Singh had two sons — vices in all the divisions people, including JNU national attention earning bou- came forward to support her. A Ghaziabad Development Gulshan (22) and Pratham were normalised by 1.00 Students' Union president quets but also many brickbats She knows what it feels to be Authority (GDA) supervi- (16) — and a daughter Rakhi pm after the blockades were Aishe Ghosh. It has been on social media and elsewhere. targetted and she has shown sor, his wife and his brother (17), who were out of station lifted, Chakraborty said. alleged that the Delhi Police On Tuesday evening, exemplary courage by sup- were charred to death at when the fire took place. personnel were present outside Deepika made a surprise visit porting the JNU students with their apartment in "All three members pre- the campus gates when to the Jawaharlal Nehru quiet grace. More power to Ghaziabad's Pratap Vihar, sent (in the flat) were charred students were being beaten up University to express solidari- Deepika Padukone," veteran fire department officials said to death. The entire room ‘No suggestions by the rampaging mob. "The ty with the students who had actor Shabana Azmi tweeted on Wednesday. It seems a had turned to ashes," Chief made to HRD Delhi Police comes directly been attacked. try and outside to praise her for Bollywood have voiced their on Wednesday. room heater wire came in Fire Officer Sunil Kumar under (Union Home Minister Her decision to stand in her "quiet grace" and "courage". protest against the attack on Swara Bhasker, who was contact with the metal bed, said. City magistrate Shiv for temporarily Amit Shah). Its behaviour, silence with JNUSU president It also prompted hashtags to students and faculty by a one of the firsts from the film triggering the fire, they said. Prakash Shukla has been approach and attitude so far is Aishe Ghosh, who received boycott her Friday release masked mob, Deepika is the community to call for action The deceased has been appointed to probe the cause shutting JNU’ enough evidence of it being a head injuries during the attack "Chhapaak", a film based on rare Bollywood A-lister to do against the perpetrators of identified as Bachchoo Singh of fire which took place in puppet of Modi govt. A pre- on Sunday evening, at a pub- acid attack survivor Laxmi so. Sunday violence, said (48), a native of Banda dis- the ten-storey building of PNS n NEW DELHI judged police inquiry has no lic meeting in the campus Agarwal. Deepika, who faced death "Bollywood just got JNU-ised! trict in Uttar Pradesh, his GDA in sector 11 of Pratap credibility," Yechury tweeted. prompted many in the indus- Though several people in threats and social media vitri- #LongLiveJNU #JNUProtests." wife Rani (45) and his differ- Vihar. JNU Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar, who met HRD Ministry officials on Wednesday over the recent US-IRAN ISSUE violence on campus, said the university has not made any suggestions to temporarily Global heritage bodies call upon all parties to respect conventions shut the varsity. "We have not made any PNS n NEW DELHI leaving the Baghdad HARD. The USA wants no such suggestions," Kumar "ICOM and ICOMOS as representatives of International Airport early on more threats!" Trump had said. told PTI following reports Two global heritage bodies have the heritage community in the world, are Friday. The strike also killed the ICOM and ICOMOS, both that the varsity administra- voiced concern over the US deputy chief of Iraq's powerful France-based, in the statement tion suggested the Ministry threat to target Iranian cultural very much concerned about this evolution Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary said, they remind all parties of about temporarily shutting sites and called upon all parties and in particular recent developments," force. US President Donald armed conflicts of the 1954 the campus following the to respect international agree- Trump had also tweeted recent- Hague Convention for the mob violence on Sunday. ments, and protect the world's the two heritage bodies said in the joint ly to warn Iran that it may tar- Protection of Cultural Property "There is no move to do so. cultural legacy, "regardless of statement issued on Monday get its cultural sites. in the Event of Armed Conflict. Efforts are on to facilitate religious beliefs or political "Let this serve as a WARN- "There, States Parties agree conducive environment for intentions". The International tries around the world, it said. Iran has seen dramatic escala- ING that if Iran strikes any that 'damage to cultural proper- students," he added. Council of Museums (ICOM) "ICOM and ICOMOS as rep- tion in the last few days in the Americans, or American assets, ty belonging to any people Kumar, who has been and the International Council on resentatives of the heritage com- wake of killing of Maj Gen we have targeted 52 Iranian sites whatsoever means damage to under fire from students and Monuments and Sites (ICO- munity in the world, are very Qaseem Soleimani in a strike by (representing the 52 American the cultural heritage of all faculty members for not MOS) in a joint statement also collective memory". In armed destroyed, in order to finance much concerned about this evo- America. Maj Gen Soleimani, hostages taken by Iran many mankind, since each people doing enough when they reminded that Iran is home to conflicts and political upheavals warfare or to affect the identity lution and in particular recent 62, the head of Iran's elite al- years ago), some at a very high makes its contribution to the were brutally attacked by a 24 UNESCO World Heritage since the turn of the millenni- and the confidence of adver- developments," the two her- Quds force and architect of its level & important to Iran & the culture of the world'. The United masked mob on campus, had Sites of "great cultural and nat- um, cultural heritage has been saries," the statement said. itage bodies said in the joint regional security apparatus, was Iranian culture, and those tar- States of America ratified the on Tuesday appealed the stu- ural importance – not only to increasingly targeted. It has Museums as well as cultural statement issued on Monday. killed when a US drone fired gets, and Iran itself, WILL BE Hague Convention in 2009, dents to "put the past behind Iranians, but to humanity and its been looted or deliberately sites are affected in many coun- Tension between the US and missiles into a convoy that was HIT VERY FAST AND VERY Iran in 1959," it said. and return to campus". HYDERABAD |THURSDAY | JANUARY 9, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Slowing economy This time Govt data pegs GDP growth at a dismal five per cent. The FM should work out a practical and honest Budget Dangers of a digital world loomy economic forecasts over the last quarter are not new and no matter what Gthe source of research, they haven’t been With the number of active web users growing every day, piracy remains a big threat the least bit reassuring. And now the Government’s own data has confirmed our and needs to be addressed through multiple strategies targetting different areas worst fears of not just a slowdown but a gut- tural halt as India’s GDP growth has dipped to an 11-year low of five per cent. This has been attributed to a poor showing by the man- ufacturing and construction sectors. Clearly, the stimulus package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the form of corporate tax rate cuts and boost to the realty sector has not been good enough. And just when fears fuelled by food and retail inflation are galloping, worryingly, the manufacturing sector growth has AISHWARYA GIRIDHAR been projected to decelerate to two per cent in 2019-20, down from 6.9 per cent in the previous financial year. Likewise, the construction sector growth is he previous decade was notewor- thy for a number of reasons, not estimated at 3.2 per cent as against 8.7 per cent in 2018-19. Consumption and least of which was the sharp rise demand are at their lowest and the financial sector stress, which spread from in the number of Internet users — banks to non-banking financial companies, shows that we are yet to tame the more than a billion people from Tacross the world joined the new Internet effects of reckless lending of the first decade. The non-performing assets (NPAs) bandwagon in the last six years alone. This of public sector banks are projected to increase by September 2020 and this has had massive cultural implications, poses fresh concerns regarding their ability to take prudent lending decisions requiring the revision of legal, economic and when liquidity is the need of the hour. For the Government, the rate cuts on cor- technological frameworks. Intellectual Property (IP) frameworks have received porate taxes and lower GST collections mean that its revenues have already taken much importance in this era, especially a substantial hit. because they can impact areas beyond IP. For Observers say while Sitharaman’s packages have focussed too much on instance, copyright laws can have implica- tions beyond the digital content ecosystem the supply side, there has hardly been any attempt made to prod demand. Besides, and can extend to an array of areas such as critics fear that the corporate tax cut has not percolated to spur growth in busi- free speech, the flow and availability of infor- ness and infrastructure. In fact, many suspect that most companies might have mation and the manner in which cultural products such as art, music, film and the like used the cuts to better their books instead of investing in new projects that could are produced and exchanged. have generated jobs and production. Of course, the stressed Government can- Such cultural products in the creative not be ambitious enough about mega projects but at least needs to encourage industry play an important role in a coun- try’s economy. For instance, the Indian cre- smaller core sector activities that have a quicker turnaround time. In this respect, ative industry (largely comprising the media the “windowing period” the detection of pirated content. ed content and has sent notices MSMEs still remain transformative. It needs to further boost liquidity in rural India and entertainment industry) is poised to be between releases abroad and in While these methods have vary- to different brands and networks and create demand. Clearly the Government can no longer live in denial that we worth $31 billion by 2020 and is expected India. This means lesser the ing rates of success in combat- advertising on such websites. to create over a million jobs by 2022. time taken for a new release to ing infringement, upgrades and Piracy is, therefore, a com- are badly stuck in the trough of the “U” and need desperate measures to climb However, this industry has repeatedly high- be made accessible through innovations in technology, espe- plex issue with numerous drivers out of it. It has already delayed interventions, which were made in late August, lighted copyright piracy as a major issue that legal platforms, the more likely cially those that combine vari- and needs to be addressed and the full results are only expected to manifest themselves a few months down eats into its profits significantly. While this is it that users will consume such ous existing methods, can be through multiple strategies tar- is an issue that has practically been around content through legal means. WHAT IS CLEAR expected to make them more getting different areas of the the line. Also, though the Government has been speeding up privatisation of state- since the beginning of the copyright frame- This can be effective when IS THAT IN viable in the future. ecosystem. In this context, a run firms to boost investment and foster growth, the takers for debt-ridden enter- work, technological advancements have such content is easily available The use of soft-law report by the Esya Centre titled, prises are few and far between and as in the case of Air India, there are no suit- meant that it is now possible to make per- on various over-the-top (OTT) FRAMING approaches along with public- Trends in Copyright Infringement fect replicas at a scale almost instantaneous- platforms for content that is RESPONSES TO private partnerships have also and Enforcement in India, ors. India’s problem is that no matter what its corrective push to attract invest- ly and with much easier access. highly anticipated. Another been effective in targetting pira- explores the issue of copyright ment, the global slowdown means that there isn’t enough big-ticket interest. With One of the first steps to tackle piracy is development that has been PIRACY THAT cy, especially where they target piracy and the challenges in a squeeze on domestic credit and weak corporate profits, leave alone recovery, to understand its underpinnings and to instrumental in reducing pira- ARE EFFECTIVE revenue models of those effectively countering it. It exam- assess the factors that contribute to it. A few cy rates has been the introduc- indulging in large-scale piracy. ines legislative, judicial, policy signs of a pick-up look bleak. Our GDP needs to grow at around eight per cent studies in this regard have been there in India tion of online streaming services, AND For instance, infringing website and technological best prac- annually to create jobs for the millions of our young people who join the labour and they indicate that piracy is influenced making legal content easily avail- TIME-SENSITIVE, lists, which identify websites that tices both from India and inter- force each year. Or else, we could become the worst victim of a demographic by several factors — ranging from person- able at a reasonable price. host pirated content, have been nationally to inform next steps drag. The preparations for the Union Budget are on and Sitharaman would do ality-based to social and cultural. However, However, the effect of the stark IT IS ESSENTIAL used to reduce advertising, there- in this regard. the overall lack of information about vari- increase in the number of TO ALSO HAVE by disrupting revenues. Such What is clear is that in fram- well to present a realistic, honest estimate than give in to the politics of manoeu- ous aspects of this issue is a problem. There streaming services, all with their lists are usually prepared by law ing responses to piracy that are vring. Some talk is going around about the need to cut personal income tax rates is no recent academic literature on the dri- own catalogues and separate IN PLACE enforcement or other arms of the effective and time-sensitive, it is to put more money in the hands of consumers but that, too, is a short-term solu- vers of piracy and more importantly, there pricing plans, is yet to be seen. Government in partnership with essential to have in place judi- is a lack of reliable data on the total size of Nevertheless, other techno- JUDICIAL the private sector. For instance, cial safeguards to ensure that all tion. A practical and scalable reform process needs to get rolling. Remember, the cultural economy in our country. logical measures can be useful SAFEGUARDS TO the UK’s Police Intellectual interventions are narrowly tai- we do not know what kind of oil shocks we have to bear given the US-Iran ten- This lack of information complicates pol- in this regard. For instance, var- ENSURE Property Crime Unit partners lored and aimed only at address- sions in the Middle East. That could throw all calculations awry. icy and law-making in this area. While the ious forms of water-marking with experts, companies and law ing piracy. This because of the standard legislative response has been to use techniques have been used to THAT ALL enforcement agencies in other impact that these laws can have stringent penalties for copyright infringement identify the source of pirated countries to counter crime on an on issues of free speech and without accounting for differences in the kinds content, fingerprinting and INTERVENTIONS international scale. It compiled an access and because it is impor- Finally, a closure of infringement and infringers, this approach related technologies have been ARE NARROWLY IWL as part of its “Operation tant to also account for fair deal- has had limited success. Then there are also used by platforms such as Creative” initiative, which helped ing exceptions provided for The verdict in the Nirbhaya case is out but unless judicial other challenges that relate to tackling digi- YouTube and Facebook, which TAILORED AND reduce advertising on illegal under copyright law. Ultimately, tal piracy. We have an overburdened judicial host user-generated content, to AIMED ONLY AT websites. copyright forms a part of larg- processes are time-bound, rape survivors are not safe system, disparate enforcement mechanisms, combat infringement by helping More localised and country- er goals of increasing innova- hen a paramedical student was bru- a fragmentate supply chain and more gener- to identify and block the illegal ADDRESSING specific lists are also being used tion, promoting research, talised and gangraped on a bus in New ally, the absence of a widespread understand- use of copyrighted content. PIRACY to target the revenue of websites progress in the arts and sciences ing of “copyright.” Additionally, since “law and More recently, blockchain hosting pirated content. In India, and providing fair wages to cre- WDelhi on a cold December night in order” is a State subject under the technology is also beginning to the Maharashtra Cyber Digital ators of various kinds, among 2012, the savagery of it brought out the nation’s Constitution, enforcement relies on respec- be explored as a means to com- Crime Unit, which is a part of others. It is essential to situate guilt at not treating rape as the most heinous tive police forces, making it difficult to bat infringement, both as a the State’s cyber police force, copyright in that larger context implement centralised and uniform enforce- way to establish a chain of con- works on a model that relies on and tailor remedies for infringe- of all crimes. It brought about furious debates ment strategies. tact for content and to expose collaboration with the private ment within those bounds. and discussions, even drove changes in the Other measures that have been effective piracy through the use of sector. It has taken down hun- (The writer is a junior fellow criminal justice system, led to the death penal- in controlling piracy include a reduction in Bitcoin rewards to incentivise dreds of websites that host pirat- at the Esya Centre) ty and a consciousness about the public safe- ty of women. But rapes have not stopped in India, giving us the dubious distinction of being the most dangerous country for S O U N D BITE women anywhere in the world. And Nirbhaya’s family had to suffer for seven It (consideration for I respect what Deepika did India usually plays a very Those who don't have politi- citizenship) has to be and I hope a lot of people good role in (maintaining) cal existence in the State are long years before they got justice despite a systemic overhaul, new laws and independent of religion but would stand up and a lot of peace in the world. We wel- trying to ruin its economy by her case being classified as the “rarest of rare.” All her violators will now be hung take cognisance of the citizens should come ahead come all initiatives, especial- pursuing cheap politics such to death. Yes, justice has been delayed inordinately. But the only satisfaction is sufferings and other and talk about it. Strict ly from India, to not allow as strikes. We will not let issues into account. actions are needed. escalation (of tensions). them impose a strike. that there will be closure after following due processes of law. The Nirbhaya case will forever be our conscience call and hopefully the delayed Nobel laureate Actor Iran's Ambassador to India West Bengal CM —Amartya Sen —Kartik Aaryan —Ali Chegeni —Mamata Banerjee verdict will now fast-track judicial processes and build in deterrence in our soci- etal systems. Post Nirbhaya, the conviction rate of rapists has risen, though still at 32 per cent. There has also been an increase in reportage of crimes against women. But when the proportion of rape crimes is pitted against the suspects L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR being convicted, the entire idea of progress comes under question. Also, the death Killing a General environs, induced by energetic penalty for heinous cases has emboldened predators on the prowl in public spaces, Stage is set for triangular contest in Delhi propagation of inconsequential the recent rape and burning of a 26-year-old veterinarian in Hyderabad being a themes, seem to have been the ` Sir — Qassem Soleimani was his refers to the editorial, “All eyes on Delhi durbar” final nail in the coffin. prime example. Only 20 per cent of the 3,200 crore Nirbhaya Fund, which was reportedly Iran’s second-most (January 8). A fresh Assembly election in Delhi is R Narayanan meant to strengthen safety of women in public spaces, ensure on-site rapid respons- important man after Ayatollah Ali Tscheduled for February and outgoing Chief Minister Navi Mumbai es and quick rescues, has been utilised. Laws and funds alone cannot make a Khameini and a larger motive Arvind Kejriwal is well-placed to win another five-year behind his killing cannot be term. A combination of factors makes the Aam Aadmi University politics difference. One of the reasons why the Hyderabad police encounter of rapists ruled out. It is an election year for Party (AAP) leader a front-runner. Three political par- got massive support was because the masses are fed up with the way our judi- US President Donald Trump and ties — the BJP, Congress and AAP — are in the fray cial processes work. In fact, for the criminal, there is no deterrent. But once he there are reports that he may have and are gearing up for a fierce battle to prove their loy- Sir — The imbroglio at the JNU ordered the strike to boost his alty to the public. In the winter of 2015, the AAP faced is not merely a “law and order” knows he can be hunted and chased to the corner of the earth, he will at least prospects. The Osama bin Laden twin problems in the run-up to the Assembly polls. The problem. It is a pitched political think twice. Or slow down. For that to happen, we need to fast-track procedures operation by former US President BJP was gearing up to capitalise on the 2014 Modi wave and ideological battle. With and at the same time ensure swift justice. This calls for certain institutional as Barack Obama could have been to return to power in the national capital after a long exile, stands that the biggest chink in the BJP’s armour remains claims and counter-claims flying uppermost in his mind. which in this case had run for 14 years and more. To a leadership vacuum in the Delhi unit. The BJP retains thick and fast, every video accus- well as behavioural reforms in society. At present, fast-track courts are no dif- But Laden was a non-State add to AAP’s woes, Kejriwal’s “common man” image was its 30-plus per cent base but due to the complete col- ing the ABVP is being countered ferent from the usual courts in terms of case pile-ups and vacancies, taking up actor, a terrorist, while Soleimani under constant attack by the Opposition. Mufflerman’s lapse of the Congress, is in a direct contest against the with those incriminating Leftist to eight months to settle complaints. The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) says was a key ally in America’s fight smog-induced cough just wouldn’t go and BJP leaders street-smart AAP. It is at a disadvantage. Because the opponents. But now reports say rape trials should be completed in 60 days but that never happens. A quick and against the Islamic State (IS). The would daily mock AAP, asking how someone, who could- Assembly elections are fought on local issues, Modi, that one of the attackers claimed attack is also being called a diver- n’t cure himself of common cold in three months, would despite trying, does not always compensate for the short- to be a Leftist goon actually unbiased judicial set-up with requisite number of judges is a sine qua non. The sionary ploy by Trump to drive administer Delhi. comings of the local party units, Jharkhand being the belonged to the ABVP. The joint inquiry process should factor in sensitivities of rape survivors while families and the attention away from more Five years later, Kejriwal cannot claim to be the latest case in point. secretary of ABVP has admitted communities should be counselled to rise above stigmas. And the criminal con- pressing domestic issues like his underdog and outsider. He needs a new narrative and J Akshay that two persons, seen with rods impeachment. Global crude oil a retaining wall to seek another term in office. He under- Bengaluru and sticks, belonged to it. The tit- cerned should not, under any circumstance, get bail pending full inquiry, lest he prices have already soared as a for-tat response by the masked intimidate the survivor. At the time of writing, a rape survivor in Uttar Pradesh result of the ongoing turbulence Reaching a new low warriors has done the Modi- committed suicide as she was being bullied into withdrawing her complaint. Only in the region. The impact will be power by building up suspicion repair that is of greater concern. Shah duo no good. Meanwhile, felt worldwide, including in India. over its predecessor’s sphere of The Government’s apathy we can only hope university cam- a continuously responsive system can serve as an effective deterrent and inspire Additionally, New Delhi has the Sir — The Government has governance. Its demonetisation towards economists and disre- puses can remain places of learn- confidence in the community to pursue justice. The Hyderabad encounter case bothersome task of adopting a brought the country’s Gross exercise was met with disap- gard of the autonomy of pivotal ing. had itself led to the Andhra Pradesh Government introducing the Disha Bill, which “please all” attitude not only Domestic Product (GDP) proval and in the process, it planning and oversight institu- KS Padmanabhan towards the US and Iran but also growth to its slowest in 11 years. knocked down the cornerstone tions made things worse. Chennai mandates that cases involving crimes against women must be settled in 21 days other key players. This is a result of its fixated pol- of our cash-centric economy. Frenetic activities have been through special courts. Let’s talk less, implement more. Ganapathi Bhat itics and prescriptive economics. 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www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN A tale of three POINTCOUNTERPOINT IT’S A SLAP IN THE FACE FOR THE US. BUT MILITARY ALL IS WELL! MISSILES LAUNCHED FROM IRAN AT theocracies ACTION IS NOT ALL. WHAT IS VITAL IS ENDING THE TWO MILITARY BASES LOCATED IN IRAQ. ASSESSMENT CORRUPTING PRESENCE OF USA IN THE REGION. OF CASUALTIES & DAMAGES TAKING PLACE NOW. More empathy and an outreach by those in —IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER —US PRESIDENT power towards those who fear the introduction of the CAA are imperative AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI DONALD TRUMP Need for multilateralism The Indo-Pacific region and the Indian Ocean in particular have become the ISHAN JOSHI he Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is a well-drafted, wel- epicentre of geopolitics and India has emerged as a key player come piece of legislation. It passes with flying colours the Ttriple test of Aristotelian logic, the Indian Nyaya school and Confucian principles. CAA seeks to provide both the physical and epistemolog- ical comforts of home in a land of refuge, India, to religiously persecuted minority communities of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. All three of these states are theocracies with Islam enshrined in their respective Constitutions as the state religion. I shall refer to them “Group I states” for the purpose of this arti- cle. Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Nepal, also in the neighbourhood, KALYANI are non-theocratic states with no state religion. These may be VIKAS termed the “Group II states.” n recent days, Australia’s Foreign Minister It follows, therefore, that what in legalese is termed “rea- Marise Payne announced efforts to strength- sonable differentia” is clearly established in that distinction Ien Australia’s involvement in the Indian between these two groups of South Asian nation states. Which Ocean Region (IOR) and the importance of is also why the CAA cannot be extended to include minority working with India in defence and other activ- communities claiming religious persecution in Group II states ities. Speaking at the 2019, Raisina Dialogue in such as the Rohingya in Myanmar, Tamils in Sri Lanka and Delhi — a geopolitical conference co-hosted by Ahmadiyya/Ismailis/Shias in Pakistan. the India — Payne said: “Our respective futures Unless, that is, any of the Group II states decides in the are intertwined and heavily dependent on how years ahead to adopt a state religion and convert itself into a well we cooperate on the challenges and oppor- theocracy. And a political party in India included such a demand tunities in the Indian Ocean in the decades ahead.” SECURITY AND in its election manifesto, got democratically elected and followed In terms of global political significance, the GROWTH FOR ALL through on bringing its promise to fruition with legislation to that Atlantic Ocean can be viewed as the ocean of our THROUGH effect. grandparents and parents; the Pacific Ocean as MULTILATERALISM Were this to come to pass, support for fast-tracking Indian our ocean and that of our children; and the IS THE ONLY citizenship eligibility for minority communities living in future Indian Ocean as the ocean of our children and VIABLE SOLUTION theocracies within Group II states in the Indian sub-continent grandchildren. There is an obvious sense in AGAINST would be entirely valid. But only then, not before. which the region is the future. The average age PROBLEMS As for Group I states, their Muslim citizens are excluded of people in the region’s countries is under 30, ARISING IN from the ambit of the CAA because they cannot, by definition, compared to 38 in the US and 46 in Japan. The TODAY'S be religiously persecuted in a theocratic country where the state countries bordering the Indian Ocean are home to 2.5 billion people, which is one-third of the GEOSTRATEGIC religion is Islam. world’s population. SCENARIO This is not to say members of the majority community in Having heard the Australian Minister and BECAUSE OF Group I states are not persecuted; far from it. read a few expert comments from Australian UNILATERALISM will be based on the values of peace, sta- been successful in terms of bringing Among other defence coopera- Anecdotal and empirical evidence suggests our Muslim scholars of international affairs, it becomes clear AND TRADE WARS. bility and prosperity on a free, open, navies and coastal security forces tions, the air forces of two nations can neighbours who have chosen to found and live in theocratic that Indo-Pacific in general and the Indian Ocean INDIA'S ACTIVE prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific together in the form of joint exercises. work together by using the respective states in South Asia are discriminated against on a plethora of in particular is being viewed as the epicentre of AND FREQUENT with the ASEAN regional bloc central There is some scepticism about the island territories as regular refuelling grounds including political, sectarian, factional, regional, eco- geopolitics and India as the key player in this FRIENDLY to the concept, which serves the long- symposium’s ability to make a broad- halts during ferries or conduct joint nomic, gender et.al. by oppressive state apparatuses. region. The need of economic partnership ENGAGEMENTS term interests of all countries in the er contribution to maritime security. exercises with navies of friendly coun- But, and without intending to make this sound like Philosophy among the littorals is of utmost importance while WITH IOR region and of the world at large. Our Defence cooperation: The Foreign tries around. For example the Cocos 101, it is one thing to say all citizens of Group I states regard- having a collaborated approach to address Prime Minister’s articulation of the Minister of Australia also pointed to Keeling Island and Christmas Island geopolitical risks. India, being the largest coun- COUNTRIES' vision of SAGAR — ‘Security and increasing defence activities in the (Australian external territory) have less of faith have a disability; it is quite another to assert that try, has a logical role to play as a leader bring- ARMED FORCES Growth for All in the Region’ will con- Indian Ocean, noting that in 2014, 8,000 and 7,000 feet runways respec- they all suffer from the same disability. ing the nations of IOR on multilateral platforms. WILL BOOST THE tinue to provide the basis for our mar- Australia and India had conducted 11 tively which are fit for operations by all It stands to reason, thus, that the palliative for specific dis- Multi-nation platforms: There are multi- CONFIDENCE itime engagement.” defence activities together, with the fig- kind of aircraft. abilities will differ depending on the particular disability one is nation platforms existing, which have mutual OF ALL THE Cooperation is key to maritime ure reaching 38 in 2018. This shows the They are located south of Indonesia aiming to ameliorate. growth as their aim but their effectiveness is ques- PARTICIPANTS AS security: Maritime security is a major positive approach from Australian and almost midway between India The CAA’s architecture is designed to deal with a specific tionable when compared to other oceanic plat- WELL AS THE challenge for the poorer coastal and counterparts to build a strong securi- and Australia. The distance between disability; that of the disappearance of minority communities forms. For example, the Bay of Bengal Initiative LITTORAL island countries of the IOR. In partic- ty-oriented partnership with India. Port Blair and these islands is 2,675 km from Group I states which were, till 1947, either directly or indi- for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic COUNTRIES AND ular those that have large zones of mar- In 2018, the Indian Air Force and 2,833 km respectively. Similarly, rectly part of Britain’s Indian empire. The Act does so in a Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was established by WILL GIVE itime jurisdiction. There are 48 inde- (IAF), for the first time, participated Andaman and Nicobar Islands can be humane, practicable and ethical manner. Some may disagree. nations bordering the Bay of Bengal in 1997. In pendent countries in the region, includ- with fighter aircraft in Exercise Pitch used by the Australian Air Force for the more than two decades, it is still gaining STABILITY TO ing hinterland and landlocked states of Black that was conducted in Australia. same purpose. With these kinds of But that’s for lawyers to scrap over in court. momentum but cannot be compared with the THE MARITIME East Africa and South Asia. There are During the transit to Australia, the IAF practices of using island runways and If the Supreme Court of India, which has admitted a bunch Association of South East Asian Nations SECURITY 18 in Africa, 11 in the Middle East, contingent also had constructive conducting joint exercises, the of petitions challenging the Constitutional validity of the Act, holds (ASEAN). OF THE IOR. THE seven in South Asia, six in Southeast engagement with Indonesian and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster the amended citizenship law to be kosher, excellent. If it does- Australia, along with 21 other border states, IAF THUS CAN Asia, five island states and Australia. Malaysian air forces. In recent times the Relief (HADR) operations in actual n’t, then it will not be the law of the land. is a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association PROVE ITSELF TO Managing maritime security is a chal- IAF has shown its capabilities of reach- contingencies will be conducted more Either way, as law-abiding citizens of the republic, it would (IORA) which seeks to promote sustainable eco- BE AN IMPORTANT lenging endeavour. It requires cooper- ing anywhere within the IOR at an efficiently when time is a critical fac- behove each one of us to accept with grace the verdict once nomic growth, trade liberalisation and security. TOOL IN ation between regional countries and unimaginable short notice and also has tor and decision-making delays cannot appeals if any are disposed of or, if required, bring in a fresh Australia’s 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper seeks FURTHERING THE between those with a stake in region- undertaken exercises across the bays be afforded. The same is applicable for law. to support IORA in areas such as maritime secu- VISION OF SAGAR al security. Maritime security is no around, so as to make itself familiar any other contingency which imposes In any event, there can be no justification for anti-CAA pro- rity and international law. It also aims at longer the sole prerogative of navies with the region. In its pan-India exer- challenge to safety and security of IOR strengthening its ties in the region such as with with more non-military agencies now cise Gagan Shakti-2018, special atten- countries. testers inciting anarchy via arson, destruction of public prop- India and Indonesia —and also build new con- involved. tion was given to maritime air opera- Security and growth for all through erty, wanton violence and mindless lumpen behaviour. nections, particularly in Africa. Maritime security is a priority for tions. The operation was the largest- multilateralism is the only viable solu- Governments, for their part, both at the Centre and in the It brings out the Australian perspective which the IORA, currently the main region- ever series of air exercises conducted by tion against problems arising in today’s States, must ensure the might of the law is brought to be bear is outreaching and focusses on multilateral al organisation for economic and secu- the IAF. It crucially demonstrated an air geostrategic scenario because of unilat- upon rioters including punitive measures such as those initiat- cooperation with the stakeholders. The Indian rity cooperation. It recently committed operational range with the help of air- eralism and trade wars. India’s active ed by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government in issuing notices perspective becomes clear from the Foreign its members to working on increasing to-air refuelling by the IL-78 Flight and frequent friendly engagements under the law to confiscate the immovable assets of those Secretary’s words: “The challenges we all face cooperation among navies and other Refuelling Aircraft (FRA). The Su-30s, with IOR countries’ armed forces will charged with destroying public property as compensation. today, and all of us know this, whether they be maritime security forces in the region. airborne from a base on the eastern boost the confidence of all the partic- Simultaneously, administrations must adopt a policy of zero- the traditional security issues such as nuclear pro- The plan is to do this collaboratively coast, engaged multiple targets towards ipants as well as the littoral countries tolerance for the use of disproportionate force by police with- liferation, armed conflict and so on, or newer with the Indian Ocean Naval the western seaboard of India at dis- and will give stability to the maritime non-traditional issues such as terrorism, migra- Symposium (IONS), a voluntary initia- tances beyond 2,500 km and landed at security of the IOR. The IAF thus can out neutering them or hampering their effectiveness. tion and refugee flows and environmental tive by India to address shared maritime a southern base, thus covering a total prove itself to be an important tool in It’s tough, in Indian conditions, but that’s Raj Dharma. degradation — all of these, in our view, require security challenges and threats. distance of 4,000 km in a single mission, furthering the vision of SAGAR. Making incendiary remarks targetting co-citizens, especial- more, and not less, multilateralism. India’s However IONS’ main focus has which is less than average distance (The writer is a senior research fel- ly among the Indian Muslim community, is unacceptable. Doubly vision of engagement in the Indo-Pacific region been on naval cooperation and it has between India and many IOR countries. low at the India Foundation) so if they come from those in positions of responsibility. Whatever the provocation. More empathy and an outreach by those in power towards those who fear the introduction of the CAA, however unjusti- fied their apprehensions may be, are also a categorical imper- ative. Global forests and ecology in peril What is puzzling beyond all measure, though, is what the rationale behind opposing the CAA is by those who term them- As the going gets tough for the world’s ‘green assets’, it is being predicted that the Amazon rain forests selves “secular.” Is their collective self-loathing so acute? Surely, they cannot stand in favour of oppressive theocra- are now the most threatened with a projected loss of 48 million hectares by 2030 cies and swear by secularism in the same breath. On second thoughts, the history of the 20th century teach- The spectre of climate change in Amazon rain forest illegally slash mankind to take care of nature and preserving the global green canopy. es us that perhaps they can — taking a line from their support the form of global warming is trans- and burn the woodland to clear land safeguard the precious natural The forests are the last remaining for the Khilafat movement to the overturning of the Shah Bano forming the definition of natural dis- for agriculture and habitation. These resources is very unsettling. barriers between mankind and the verdict and opposition to a Uniform Civil Code for India. asters as rising temperatures, droughts countries are unable to take strict India, too, has good forest wealth consequences of climate change. They The conviction grows that they are here to bury secular- and strong winds become a lethal action to stop this practice and as a but, some years ago, that also came need to be treated as a national pri- ism, not to praise it. And when erstwhile mainstream political combination of fanning even the result, sometimes this clearing process under threat as hundreds of acres of ority and be accorded sufficient pro- smallest of a bush fire into a country- gets out of hand and unfortunately valuable forests in Uttarakhand’s tection. The strict and non-negotiable parties become its pall bearers, it is time to worry. wide inferno. results in mega-disaster events. Himalayan foothills became a casual- segregation of habited areas and I do not propose to blame it all on Nehru & Co. This is evident in Australia’s case Amazon forests, considered the ty of tremendous fires. forests is probably the first step On the contrary, as a proud secularist albeit from an Indic KOTA SRIRAJ as well because this year saw the mid- world’s largest terrestrial carbon sink, The callous selfishness of human towards forest conservation. tradition I am grateful that the founders of the Republic did not December temperatures going as high are now at peril, too, thanks to climate actions is leading to spiralling temper- In addition to this, the forest pro- enshrine Sanatan Dharma as the national faith. It would not only as 42 degree Celsius in the midst of change and anthropogenic activities. atures, which in turn are making the tection laws that are currently lax and have been oxymoronic but undermined the whole notion of an he ongoing bush and forest winds that were recording speeds of According to the United Nations flora and fauna’s survival difficult. Add implemented even more poorly need Indic exceptionalism. fires in Australia are presenting 120 kmph. Convention to Combat Desertification to these woes are the afforestation to be overhauled so that woodland But choosing to be Constitutionally faith-neutral if very dif- Ta daunting challenge to the Yet another aspect, which precip- (UNCCD) Global Land Outlook efforts which are progressing at snail’s protection becomes a serious matter. ferent from trying to force Indic faiths into an Abrahamic mould authorities and are proving to be a itated this disaster in Australia was the report, 70 per cent of the global forests pace. All this means that we are com- In India, too, the forest depart- and normalising the characterisation of Hinduism as a “religion.” painful and tragic end for the wildlife fact that the country witnessed its dri- are at peril thanks to deforestation and promising those very carbon sinks ment is woefully understaffed and ill- affected by the blaze. This country- est spring season in the last 120 years man-made disasters such as forest that can have a major role in climate trained to protect these precious Approximations just don’t cut it. wide catastrophe, mainly caused by and this rendered the bushland, fires. The report states that tropical change mitigation. resources. All these aspects must These fine distinctions, however, would surely have glad- drought and extreme heat, has so far forests and grasslands dry and fit for jungles are at the highest risk and to In the wake of these global forest change if India and the world want to ly been forfeited by the ethnically-cleansed minority commu- claimed 24 lives, destroyed 18 million a blaze. illustrate the point the report presents fire episodes, the world environmen- keep whatever forests are still left. nities of Group I states if they had not been murdered, raped, acres of forest and bushland and has The 2019 Amazon forest fires, too, a staggering fact that nearly 5.5 mil- tal community must introspect to find This must be done expeditiously humiliated, delegitimised and dehumanised for 72 years because also consumed 1,200 homes. were an unfortunate occurrence as lion hectares of rich forestland disap- a lasting solution to safeguard nature’s before it is too late to undo the dam- of religious persecution. The CAA, read as it is, aims to redeem However, the brunt of the fires has they saw over 906,000 hectares of peared annually between 2010-2015. assets from these recurrent disasters. age, else man will have to pay a heavy secular India’s solemn pledge at the time of Partition. been borne by the wildlife and approx- prime forest land — that was rich in As the going gets tough for the In this regard, it becomes clear price for this indiscriminate and If not wholly, then at least very substantially. imately half a billion animal lives have ecology and wildlife — being burnt to world’s “green assets”, it is being fur- that the global community lost a great mindless pillage of natural wealth and (The writer is a senior editor with Asia News Network. been lost. Australia is not new to bush cinder. ther predicted that the Amazon rain opportunity at the recently-conclud- future generations will pay for our The views expressed are personal) fires but this season’s blaze has been Here, too, the role of man cannot forests are now the most threatened ed UN Climate Change Conference crimes against nature. anything but predictable and bearable, be ruled out, as every year, the coun- with a projected loss of 48 million COP 25, to put in place systems and (The writer is an environmental as the scale has hit astonishing levels. tries bordering the forest areas of the hectares by 2030. The inability of checks that can play a pivotal role in journalist) HYDERABAD |TUESDAY | JANUARY 09, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE Centre to provide Rs 5,559 cr funding for North east gas grid PNS n NEW DELHI Indradhanush grid. All other pipelines in the Cabinet gives In only the second instance of country have been funded by the government directly fund- public or private sector com- in-principle nod ing a gas pipeline, the Cabinet panies. for strategic sale Committee on Economic Pradhan said the project is Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday critical towards implementing of Neelachal Ispat approved a Rs 5,559 crore via- the government's Hydrocarbon NEW DELHI: The government bility gap funding for the pro- Vision 2030 for the North-East. on Wednesday in-principle posed North-East gas grid, Oil The vision envisages the approved strategic sale of Sebi directs HBJ Minister Dharmendra Pradhan development of the region by Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd said. leveraging its hydrocarbon (NINL) by allowing six PSU The 1,656-km North-East potential, enhancing access to shareholders to sell their stake Natural Gas Pipeline Grid will clean fuel and accelerating the in the steel company. A Capital Services connect Guwahati in Assam to growth. decision in this regard was major cities in the region such "About 20 per cent of India's taken in the meeting of the as Itanagar, Dimapur, Kohima, natural gas production comes Cabinet Committee on Imphal, Aizwal, Agartala, country will be funded by the from the North-East. Out of Economic Affairs (CCEA), to refund clients Shillong, Silchar, Gangtok, and The CCEA headed by Prime Minister government. about 75 million standard headed by Prime Minister Numaligarh. The pipeline will Narendra Modi approved "a viability In 2016, the government cubic meters per day of gas out- PNS n NEW DELHI Narendra Modi, Information enable the supply of piped provided a capital grant of Rs put, 15 mmscmd come from HBJ Capital, and Broadcasting Minister cooking gas to households and gap funding of 60 per cent of the 5,176 crore, or 40 per cent of North East," Pradhan said. Markets regulator Sebi has Prakash Javadekar told CNG to automobiles, besides project cost," Pradhan said at a post- the project cost of the 2,655-km "Currently Assam, Arunachal asked HBJ Capital Services Pvt HBJ LLP and the reporters. NINL is a joint fuel to industry. Jagdishpur-Haldia and Bokaro- Pradesh and Tripura have Ltd to refund within three officials have venture company, in which However, in the absence of Cabinet press briefing here Dhamra (JHBDPL) gas established gas production months the fees collected from four central PSUs -- MMTC, anchor customers, the Rs 9,265 pipeline project, which GAIL is potential while there are pos- clients while acting as an been barred from National Mineral Development crore pipeline is not econom- currently executing. sibilities for the same in unregistered investment advis- the securities Corporation (NMDC), Bharat ically viable. is to be implemented by for a 60 per cent funding sup- GAIL is also laying a 750-km Nagaland and Manipur." er, and also restrained its Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) The CCEA headed by Prime Indradhanush Gas Grid, a joint port from the government and line from Barauni to Guwahati The funding support to the directors from accessing secu- market till the and MECON -- and two Odisha Minister Narendra Modi venture of state-owned GAIL would raise the rest via equity as part of the Rs 12,940 crore gas grid is a part of a broader rities market. directions for government companies approved "a viability gap fund- India, Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Oil and debt. Without govern- JHBDPL project, which is also goal of the government to raise Directors of the firm -- IPICOL and Odisha Mining ing of 60 per cent of the project and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), ment support, the pipeline will known as the Pradhan Mantri the share of natural gas in the Kumar Harendra, Amrita refund and Corporation (OMC) are cost," Pradhan said at a post- Oil India Ltd (OIL) and not be viable. Urja Ganga' project. This is country's energy mix to 15 per Singh, Abhishek Kumar Singh shareholders. MMTC holds Cabinet press briefing here. Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL). This is the second time that proposed to be connected to cent by 2030 from current 6.2 and Jitendra -- are required to repayment are 49.78 per cent share in NINL, The North-East pipeline grid The consortium had pitched a gas pipeline project in the the North-East via the per cent. ensure that the directions are complied with followed by OMC (20.47 per complied with and in case of cent), IPICOL (12 per cent), failure to repay the investors, NMDC (10.10 per cent), while the directors shall "jointly and tions for refund and repay- MECON and BHEL hold 0.68 severally, refund the money ment are complied with. per cent each. The strategic IBM appoints Sensex ends 52 pts lower, Nifty collected by HBJ as fee, dur- From the date of completion buyer for NINL will be ing their respective period of of refund, they shall further be identified through a two-stage auction procedure, said an directorship, to the investors restrained from the securities Sandip Patel as India within a further period of market for a period of two official statement. holds 12k amid US-Iran flare-up two months," Sebi said in an years, Sebi said. PNS n NEW DELHI Among Sensex order on Tuesday. They have also been and South Asia MD stocks, L&T was the HBJ LLP, which was carry- restrained from holding posi- The BSE benchmark Sensex ing out alternative investment tions as directors or key man- PNS n NEW DELHI ended 52 points lower on top loser, shedding fund activities without obtain- agerial personnel of any listed Wednesday as the US-Iran 2.19%, followed by ing requisite registration, has entity for a period equal to the IBM on Wednesday said it has clash kept global investors on ONGC, Titan, Sun also been directed to refund period of their debarment. appointed Sandip Patel as the edge. the money collected from the The directions come after managing director of its India After plunging nearly 400 Pharma, Hero investors or partners along the regulator "concluded that Govt approves and South Asia (ISA) opera- points during the session, the MotoCorp and Infosys with promised return. HBJ was carrying out investor tions. 30-share BSE index pared In the event of failure, advisory activity without Ordinance to amend He succeeds Karan Bajwa, some losses to settle 51.73 Kumar Harendra and Amrita obtaining certificate of regis- law to ease auction who is quitting the company points, or 0.13 per cent, down Pharma, Hero MotoCorp increasing tensions in the Singh shall refund the money tration from Sebi." to pursue opportunities out- at 40,817.74. and Infosys. Middle Est after Iran launched collected by HBJ LLP jointly Sebi had noted that fees was of coal mines side of IBM, the company Similarly, the broader Nifty On the other hand, Bharti missiles targeting US military and severally, during their collected on behalf of the NEW DELHI: The government said in a statement. fell 27.60 points, or 0.23 per Airtel, TCS, Ultratech Cement, bases in Iraq in retaliation for tenure as designated partners, company in breach of legal on Wednesday approved an In his role, Patel will be cent, to finish at 12,025.35. Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank the killing of Iran's top gener- Sebi added. provisions as it can be col- Ordinance to amend a law in responsible for all strategic and key industries, including Among Sensex stocks, spurted up to 2.74 per cent. al Qasem Soleimani. Additionally, HBJ Capital, lected only after the legal order to ease rules for operational matters related to financial services, insurance L&T was the top loser, shed- According to analysts, Brent crude oil futures rose HBJ LLP and the officials requirement of certificate of auctioning of coal mines and IBM's sales, marketing, ser- and healthcare, coupled with ding 2.19 per cent, followed domestic stocks followed glob- nearly 0.62 per cent to USD have been barred from the registration is complied with opening it for steel and power vices and delivery operations his global leadership experi- by ONGC, Titan, Sun al equities that plunged on 68.67 per barrel. securities market till the direc- by the company. sectors.The decision taken by in the region, including ence will bring great value to the Cabinet Chaired by Prime Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri IBM's clients and business in Minister Narendra Modi will Lanka. the region, it added. GENERAL STRIKE also do away with end-use "Additionally, he will play a "IBM has been a key player restrictions of the mining critical role in enabling India's in India's technology journey blocks, Coal Minister Pralhad capabilities across IBM's glob- and continues to provide the Joshi said."The Cabinet has al missions, global centres of innovation necessary to power HMSI Manesar plant, units of component approved promulgation of excellence, research and inno- India's digital transformation Mineral Laws (Amendment) vation labs," the company said. across key industries and gov- Ordinance 2020," the minister Most recently, Patel was ernment," Harriet Green, said, addressing media after based in Boston, Chairman and CEO of IBM makers at Manesar-Bawal belt affected the Cabinet meeting. Massachusetts, where he was Asia Pacific, said. Muthoot The Ordinance will ease rules IBM's global general manag- Patel's deep industry expertise PNS n NEW DELHI for auctioning coal mines to er for the Insurance industry and global understanding of Trades unions Fincorp looks open up to all sectors.The and was responsible for the clients across different markets Production at Honda Ordinance to allow auction of company's business across all will bring real value to our clients Motorcycle and Scooter India's shrug off rain, 46 iron ore and other mines brands in this market segment. as they embark on their trans- (HMSI) Manesar plant in to raise up to before March 31, 2020. His extensive expertise in formation journey, he added. Haryana and factories of var- snow to protest ious auto component manu- SHIMLA: Trade unions held Rs 480 crore facturers in Manesar-Bawal protests in Shimla and other industrial belt was hit on parts of Himachal Pradesh in PNS n NEW DELHI Wednesday by the day-long response to the nationwide HDFC to invest Rs 250 cr in stressed strike called by 10 major trade strike call despite heavy Muthoot Fincorp said it will unions against the Centre's snowfall and rain. In Shimla, raise up to Rs 480 crore "anti-people" policies. trade unions led by CITU State through a public issue of assets fund for realty sector: Mistry The strike, however, had no President Vijendra Mehra held bonds opening on Thursday. PNS n NEW DELHI boost growth, the government Rs 250 crore," Mistry told rep- impact on production of auto protest at Panchayat Bhawan. The base issue size for had in November last year an- orters on the sidelines of an ev- majors Maruti Suzuki India, They raised slogans against secured redeemable non-con- The country's largest pure- nounced a Rs 25,000 crore pa- ent by industry lobby CII here. Hero MotoCorp and Honda the central government. CPM vertible debentures is Rs 250 play mortgage financier HDFC ckage for the real estate sector, Mistry said apart from the Cars India at their plants in and Talbros, among others respective plants and the strike MLA Rakesh Singha and crore with an option to retain has made a commitment to including a corpus to fund, support in the form of various parts of the country. have joined in for a day-long has had no impact. Mehra also addressed the subscription up to Rs 230 invest Rs 250 crore in the help stalled projects. bank lending is essential for re- "Workers in all three shifts protest. 10 central trade unions have gathering on the occasion. crore, aggregating to a total of government-led special SBI Caps, which viving the sector's prospects at the Manesar plant are not "Workers at factories in the claimed around 25 crore peo- Protests were also held in Rs 480 crore, Muthoot Fincrop fund to revive stalled is managing the and flagged concerns on relu- working today in support of Manesar-Bawal industrial are ple will participate in the Theog, Rampur, Rohru and said in a release on Wednesday. real estate projects, a fund, had last ctance among bankers to lend. the trade union strike," HMSI supporting the strike and pro- nationwide strike called to Chopal of Shimla district The funds raised will pri- top company official month "The problem is that no Employee Union President ductions have been affected," protest against the union gov- despite bad weather. In marily be used to augment said on Wednesday. announced the one wants to do it because Suresh Gaur told PTI. Gaur claimed. ernment's labour reforms, FDI, Hamirpur, hundreds of the working capital and req- HDFC CEO Keki first close of the when you lend to a project He said HMSI Manesar When contacted, HMSI offi- disinvestment, corporatisation activists of left parties and uisite lending, it said. Mistry said that the re- fund with Rs which is NPA in someone's plant workers alongwith coun- cials declined to comment. and privatisation policies. their affiliated organisations It is the fifth public issue alty sector's revival hinges 10,530 crore com- books, you have to straight terparts from factories of auto Workers and officials at They are pressing for a 12- took out a procession through of the company which had a lot on banks, which are rel- mitments from away classify (it) as NPA from component makers Shivam Maruti Suzuki, Hero point charter of demands of the town, raising slogans raised Rs 417 crore in the pre- uctant to lend to stalled pro- investors, including HDFC. day one, in which case there is Autotech, Emkay Automobile MotoCorp, Honda Cars India the working class relating to against the central vious issue that closed in jects due to regulatory issues. "We are participating in the a lot of reluctance of banks to Industries, Munjal Showa, confirmed that production minimum wage and social government. October 2019. As part of its measures to fund (with a contribution of) participate," he explained. Napino Auto & Electronics was on normally at their security, among others. Ramco Systems’ stock up 4 pc on Iran crisis sparks fear over Middle East oil supplies securing deal PNS n LONDON crude per day passed in 2018. America's military strategy PNS n NEW DELHI On Wednesday, the oil market shifted The strait had already been in Iraq was thrown into con- The burgeoning Iran crisis has rocked last year by a string of fusion Monday as the Pentagon Shares of Ramco Systems on sparked oil supply worries over higher once more after Tehran attacks that Washington and its admitted a letter from a general Wednesday rose by 4 per cent the Strait of Hormuz -- a vital launched revenge attacks to target US allies blamed on Iran, accusa- informing the Iraqi govern- after the company said it has shipping lane for a fifth of glob- forces in Iraq, making good on its tions Tehran firmly denied. ment of an imminent US troop secured a multi-million-dollar al crude -- and also over Iraq's Its Western foes have also pullout was sent by mistake. global payroll and workforce output, analysts say. pledge to hit back over the killing accused Iran of being behind a "There is a potential risk of management deal from a lead- Oil prices had surged last major attack on Saudi oil instal- disruption on Iraq, whose ing Australian university. Friday after US President lations and Iran has in recent crude exports represent (about) The scrip jumped 3.68 per Donald Trump ordered the waterway -- a key artery for fuelled by Friday's killing of months also repeatedly seized 3.5 million barrels per day," cent to close at Rs 171.80 on drone assassination of Iran's crude that stretches between Soleimani and it is likely Iran tankers operating in the Gulf. Haines told AFP. the BSE. top general Qasem Soleimani, Oman and Iran. will try and disrupt oil exports Traders remain less fearful "If US troops leave, it will During the day, it climbed but the market stabilised on Hormuz, one of the world's that travel through the Straits over the loss of Iranian oil leave the area less secure," he as much as 8.29 per cent to Rs Monday and Tuesday with most congested transit points, of Hormuz. because the Islamic republic added. 179.45. Middle East crude supplies links up the region's oil pro- "However...it remains remains under punishing US Iraq is currently the second On the NSE, it advanced 4 unaffected. ducers with markets in Asia, unclear as to what the next sanctions that were re-imposed biggest player in oil cartel per cent to close at Rs 171.70. However on Wednesday, the Iran fired missiles overnight But Iranian Foreign Minister Europe and North America. developments will be." by Trump in 2018. OPEC after kingpin Saudi With this win, Ramco will oil market shifted higher once at Iraqi bases housing the US Mohammad Javad Zarif insist- "Supply disruptions were put The US government's Ener- Energy Aspects analyst Arabia. expand its foothold in the more after Tehran launched and British military, officials in ed that the country does "not at the forefront of the agenda gy Information Administration Christopher Haines noted SEB analyst Bjarne Schiel- higher education vertical revenge attacks to target US Washington and Tehran said. seek escalation or war". for investors," said Mihir describes Hormuz as "the traders were instead worried drop agreed that Iraqi produc- which is witnessing good forces in Iraq, making good on British Foreign Secretary Traders remain fearful nev- Kapadia, CEO of Sun Global world's most important oil about oil output from Iraq -- tion could be impacted by the demand for HR and payroll its pledge to hit back over the Dominic Raab voiced concern ertheless that Tehran could Investments. transit chokepoint" through particularly if US troops are current crisis -- but so far no oil transformation, the company killing. over "reports of casualties". seek to block the Hormuz "These concerns have been which 21 million barrels of pulled out. supplies have been affected. said in a BSE filing. 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Thursday January 9, 2020 Online streaming paves way for A NEW WAVE shwin Sarvanan, mainstream appeal to find Amazon Prime, Netflix and Within a decade, there has writer-director of commercial success while other streaming platforms, been an immense rise in the the multilingual breaking barriers and con- people can stream any inter- A Taapsee Pannu- ventions at the same time,” national or art house film starrer Game he added. This is apparent sitting at home. Their number of Over in 2019, from even mainstream expectations have changed speaking to The Pioneer Bollywood finally moving accordingly and they expect content-driven films and about the advent of a new away from the old repetitive the same from Indian cine- SIDDHESH wave in cinema, says, “A lot stories and making experi- ma too. Audiences want to their demand. of young artistes are enter- mental films like be surprised by something Unhappy with ing the industry and are Andhadhun (2018) by that is fresh. Plus the box SUMAN speaks to redefining what has been Sriram Raghavan and Mard office shows that films that traditionally termed main- Ko Dard Nai Hota (2019) by were previously considered writer-director Ashwin stream cinema. The big stars Vasan Bala. art house are now making are also working with these The rise in popularity of good money. This paradigm Chhapaak makers: Sarvanan about the reason young filmmakers showing online streaming services shift happening in the that they are willing to take that thrive on original con- Indian cinema industry is a behind the beginning of a risks with narratives and tent, made mostly by young good sign.” characters. This is a big deal talent, is also a good sign of A major part of this Dr Sunitha Krishnan as earlier we used to make progress. change is seen in the South new wave in Indian cinema only the ‘risk-free’ films that Talking about the shift in Indian film industry espe- allowed no experimentation audience’s interests from cially in Telugu, Tamil and Social media has been because of the big budget commercial films to con- Malayalam. Several South involved.” tent-driven or experimental Indian films are winning divided over Deepika “But now, the present films, Ashwin says, “This is national and international generation of filmmakers because of their exposure to awards and are being visiting JNU in the are combining the experi- content has radically screened at international Audiences want mental narratives with changed. After the arrival of film festivals. aftermath of the attack on to be surprised Here are a few films from the search for a buffalo that group of serial killers who by something the past couple years that are escaped from a slaughter- enter her home. This film its students and teachers. that is fresh. signs of the better times to house to wreak chaos over a was widely appreciated and come in cinema. village. An unusual concept was released in Telugu, Tamil K RAMYA SREE writes Plus the box that is amazingly written and and Hindi. office shows TO LET shot. The film was screened about Twitterattis reaction that films that Released in 2019, To Let is at the Toronto International SUPER DELUXE written, directed and shot by Film Festival (TIFF) and Written & directed by to the actor's visit were consi- Chezhiyan. This film, which even received praise from Thiagarajan Kumararaja, this dered art house reminds of the body of work Hollywood directors such as film is a story about three ollywood superstar done by the ‘bhakts’ of the courage in situations most of previously are by Satyajit Ray, portrays the Ari Aster who made mind- different people and their Deepika Padukone country. us cannot fathom (sic),” she hardships of a modern work- bending horror films like journey towards fighting who was in Delhi This isn’t the first time that tweeted. Chhapaak is the now making ing-class family and their str- Hereditary and Midsommar. their inner demons. This B to promote her the actions of the 34-year-old story of a young woman who good money. uggle in finding a home. The story is so well crafted and upcoming film, actress have come under scr- tries to rebuild her life after a This paradigm film won the National award VIKRAM VEDA the characters are written in Chhapaak, joined utiny. Two of her films Pad- man throws acid on her. The for Best Tamil Feature, Spe- Written and directed by such detail that the film the students of Jawarharlal maavat and Happy New Year film is scheduled to hit shift in the cial Jury Award at the Intern- Pushkar and Gayatri, this manages to keep you on the Nehru University (JNU) who too received flak for hurting screens on January 10 across Indian cinema ational Film Festival of India film is a modern take on the edge of your seats through- are protesting against the sentiments of a community. the country. industry is a in 2018 and was a nominee classic saga of Vikram and out. Vijay Sethupathi won attack on students and teach- “Lol.. Sharing screenshots It is said that Deepika for a Golden Peacock. Betaal. Vikram played by R. the best actor award for this ers. This move by the actress of the same ticket cancelled reportedly told the JNUSU good sign. Madhavan is a pragmatic film in Indian Film Festival has raised eyebrows of many by multiple people.. Whom president Aishe Ghosh that AGENT SAI SRINIVASA police officer bend on cap- of Melbourne. And the film who called it a publicity stunt are they fooling? (sic)” said she was proud of her. She was — ASHWIN ATHREYA turing Vedha, an underworld was also nominated for best while many others, including one user. also present when former SARVANAN The movie is directed by don played by Vijay Asian feature at AACTA Bollywood celebrities, taking “Haryana, Kerala, Delhi JNUSU president Kanhaiya R.S.J. Swaroop and co-writ- Sethupathi. As the film pro- Awards. to Twitter to support the and other states bhakts also Kumar, who contested the ten by Naveen Polishetty, gresses it blurs the lines actress with had cancelled same tickets, 2019 Lok Sabha polls on a who also starred as the fum- between good and evil. An EE NAGARANIKI #isupportDeepika. Her visit same seats no’s and same the- CPI ticket, gave his speech. bling detective, Agent Sai regional take on the neo-noir EMAINDI led to polarising social media atre (sic),” said another user. It can be mentioned here Srinivasa Athreya, in the action thriller, the film was A 2018 buddy film written trends, including people Meanwhile, Dr Sunitha that many female actors of film. This film is a perfect screened at the Tokyo and directed by Tharun demanding ban on her Krishnan, social activist and Bollywood including mix of fun and drama and a International Film Festival. Bhascker Dhaassyam, is upcoming film. chief functionary and co- Shabana Azmi, Sonam quirky take on the thriller- based on four childhood Although Deepika did not founder of Prajwala, said that Kapoor Ahuja, Taapsee comedy genre. GAME OVER friends with a passion for speak at the gathering, she was unhappy with the Pannu, Swara Bhasker, This film takes the horror filmmaking but abandon #boycottChhapaak has been makers of Chhapaak. “I am Twinkle Khanna have been JALLIKATTU and thriller genre to a whole their dreams as they grow trending on social media. unhappy with the makers of tweeting about the attack, A Malayalam action film new mind-bending level. A up. They reunite years later Many have tweeted screen- #Chappak for not acknowl- while very few male actors directed by Lijo Jose game designer who suffers to make a short film just to shots of the tickets of the film edging Adv Aparna Bhat in have unequivocally con- Pellissery and written by S. from PTSD locks herself realise that this is what they that they cancelled in the their credit titles even after demned the attack. Hareesh and R. Jayakuma, away from the world. But the are destined to do. The film wake of her visit. However, they extensively used her for That being said, a few peo- the story revolves around the story takes a wrong turn for was praised for its take on such tweets left the twitter their research, I will still urge ple, rather none from mayhem that ensues during her when she has to face a friendship and films. divided, by many calling it everyone to watch #Chappak Tollywood have voiced their fake and that this is being for its story on hope & opinion about the attack. Every medium has its own audience ctor Siddharth going well for me as, among serials. For now, I’m only broadcast platform be it Speaking to Varma entered the the 700 people who turned up focussed on acting in serials cinema, television, OTT has V SATEESH REDDY, film industry with for the audition, I was selected and I might move to movies in its own fan base. He A the movie 3G Love for the lead role in 3G Love. the future. Many know me as shares, “In my opinion, every in 2013. He also Later, I did movies like the boy next door due to my streaming platform has its television actor acted in a lead role Dagudumutha Dandakor and roles in serials and I’m loving own audience. Nowadays in Dagudumutha Dandakor Nenu Naa Friends. Director it. Where ever I go people the content in serials is great Siddharth Varma and Nenu Naa Friends. Later, Krish sir, who produced the recognise me and appreciate and doesn’t lag. All serials are he began acting for the televi- movie Dagudumutha my work. I am very happy with shot and edited mimicking shares about his sion and is well known for his Dandakor, encouraged me a lot this.” movies and that has created role as Aditya in Rakta in movies.” enthusiasm among audience unexpected Sambhandam in Zee Telugu. CELEBRITY STATUS to watch the next episode Siddarth also did serials like TELEVISION ENTRY About finding stardom, too. I believe the competition entry into Matti Gajulu, Kunkuma Puvvu, Even though he made his Siddarth says, “I never take the among serials has become and Swati Chinukulu. acting debut with movies, celebrity status I have for more when compared to Siddarth has always been inter- granted and I am always myself movies fighting over box-office movies, love CINEMA DEBUT ested in serials. He shares, “I no matter where I go. collections.” Siddarth says his entry was love serials more than cinema. Whenever I go out with my for serials, unexpected. “After my gradua- Anuradha madam of Zee wife, Vishnupriya — who is an CRAZY COUPLES tion, I started preparing for the Telugu encouraged me to work actress in serials such as Iddaru In his free time, Siddarth the boy next Integrated Common Entrance in serials. The family drama Ammayilu, Kunkuma Puvvu spends time having fun with Test(ICET) exam. At that time, Rakta Sambhandam, where I and Nuvve Kavali — people his gang. He shares, door fame one of my friends advised me play the role of Aditya, has come up and ask for selfies and “Whenever we get time from to attend a movie audition. Till already completed 500 we are more than happy to shooting, Vishnupriya and me, and more then I have never acted in a episodes. Aditya, in the begin- oblige.” along with our friends from single short film but tried my ning of the series, is energetic When asked about his dream work, spend time together by hand at the audi- but becomes more composed role in serials or movies, going out and doing fun activi- tion neverthe- after he falls in love. Hence the Siddarth says that he doesn’t ties. We have four pairs in the less. It ended up show portrays different shades aim for a particular kind of gang and we named it the in acting.” role but whatever role he plays Crazy Couples.” he wants to do it with utmost Siddarth says that along with BOY NEXT DOOR dedication. He says that he other TV actors like Meghana, Siddharth said that he is get- loves to watch Prabhas act. He he does his share of charity ting movie offers but he is not recollected the time when he regularly by helping NGOs interested as he is busy getting used to watch the superstar’s with needy things. Advising Out of the more out of the television. He movies during his college days budding actors, he says, “For says, “I’m very happy to be a in Bheemavaram with his every actor it’s a do or die situ- part of the television broadcast friends. ation when one enters the industry. I am being offered industry. I suggest budding BOX movie roles but if I go back to AUDIENCE FOR actors not to take anything movies then it might affect my EVERY MEDIUM light and give 100 per cent in schedule regarding my work in Siddarth says that every every chance you get.” 10

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PICHLE IKKIS SAAL lPresented by Udaan Performing Arts, ‘Pichle Ikkis Saal’, is a drama that revolves around several topics that are crucial to the youth. Several issues such as insecurities, pollution, unemployment, addiction to technology, drugs, relationships problems, ethics and morals, parental and peer pressure,need for freedom, perils of capitalism, education, and much more. The play will be performed at Lamakaan on January 11 at 7.30 pm. l Sushma l Kushboo l Simran SPLENDOR OF MASTERS

lBanyan Tree's Splendor of Masters aims at showcasing a bouquet of maestros from the world of Indian music in combinations that are not only rare but also aesthetic and enriching. Every year this festival has received an overwhelming response from the music lovers from various cities. The event will be organised at Shilpakala Vedika on January 25 at 6 pm. Kritya l

DISCOURSE ON MARGINALISED lA discussion on ‘Sex, gender and intersectionality: a discourse on the marginalised' will be held on January 11 at Phoenix Arena from 4 pm.

HOME l Home is a 2009 French documentary film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on l GopiKrishna, MuraliKrishna and Vaibhav Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. It will be featured at Lamakaan on ORNATE AFFAIR January 15 at 7 pm. anepally Jewellers, on Tuesday, launched its fourth branch at Dilsukhnagar where it showcased an impressive array of M creative traditional designer jewellery. Actress Niddhi GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, send your details along Agerwal inaugurated the showroom along with directors of Manepally Jewellers, Murli Krishna and Gopi Krishna. with a poster and contact number to [email protected] l Sunayana l Nazya Khan Photos by SV Chary FUN

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Hyderabad Thursday January 9, 2020 tollywood RAVIPUDI IS JANDHYALA'S ‘EKALAVYA SHISYA' fter wrapping up ing of F2 itself. “He gave his event said that shooting for Anil Ravipudi the Jodhpur leg in-principle nod to the story the film was the most fun he filming of Supreme, in 2018 itself but it wasn’t until ever had on sets and that he speaks to A his second directo- last February when he told me has never seen a more positive rial, Anil Ravipudi that he is ready to do the film, director than Anil. Comme- was heading back even though he hadn’t heard nting on it, the director says, NAGARAJ to Hyderabad in train when the complete story yet. I spent he believes in being positive he met a soldier whose jovial the next three-and-half and his sets reflect the same. had his way at the end of the he might taste failure. But he GOUD about nature inspired him to come months finishing the script. “Even if someone admonishes day. “I’ve told her to listen to wants to delay it as long as he up with the idea of Sarileru Around 20 days before the me, I wouldn’t get back at him the story once and then can; may be sometime before how he came Neekevvaru. “I found him to shoot, Mahesh heard the in a similar tone. I would decide. I was confident that if he retires. “If you make the be peculiar. Generally, soldiers whole story. What attracted rather request them to tell me she listens to it, she would not same films again and again, up with the come across as tough individ- him to the story is how the clearly what they think I did say no. She heard it, liked her audience will feel bored. uals but here was a guy who behaviour of an Army man wrong. Generally, if someone character arc and the whole Which is why I ensure that my story of Sarileru was cracking jokes in changes when he goes back to gets angry, they yell. However, story as well,” he recalls. lead characterisations vary Godavari accent. I’ve under- his civilian life. His part strikes if I get angry, I eat. Seeing my His films have been criti- from film to film despite the Neekevvaru, stood from him that soldiers a balance between being emo- eating habits, Mahesh garu cised for being over the top fact that I’ve made commer- are tough when the situation tional in one minute and turn- once playfully mocked me and lacking a strong story. cial films,” he reveals his his rapport demands it, but otherwise are ing funny in the next,” the saying, ‘You eat too much. See While he admits to take criti- mantra, adding that he is a fan quite laid back and jovial. I’ve director shares. your paunch?’ In fact, for dub- cism in a positive way, he doe- of veteran writer-director with Mahesh taken that element and used it Once criticised for being a bing when I went at 3 pm to sn’t agree that his films have Jandhyala. “He was associated to pen the characterisation of one-dimensional actor, Mah- his house — where he constr- no stories and his sequences with dishing out healthy com- Mahesh Babu in Sarileru esh shed that tag with films ucted a state-of-the-art dub- are an extension of Jabardasth edy films. He was the pioneer Babu, take on Neekevvaru,” says Ravipudi in like Khaleja and Dookudu, bing facility — he would first comedy skits. “If films have no to have introduced unique an exclusive with The Pioneer. where his comic timing jokingly offer me snacks first. story in the first place, nobody mannerisms to characters. I’m critics and The journey helped him to received much praise. Howe- Then around 5.30 pm, he wo- would watch them that too by his Ekalavya Shisya.” come up with 35 minutes of ver, Ravipudi’s brand of come- uld be the first one to cheekily paying Rs 150 for a ticket. The He hasn’t committed to his more the story, which he narrated to dy is different and it took the call for a snacks break.” films I’ve done with Kalyan- next yet. He admits to be in Mahesh Babu during the mak- actor a couple of days to get The film marks veteran ram, Sai Dharam Tej and Ravi talks for F3 and adds that Dil adjusted to the director’s style actress Vijaya Shanti’s come- Teja have turned out to be Raju has even asked him to If films have no story in the first place, nobody would of writing. “But once he got a back to films after 13 years. their career best. If some beli- consider remaking F2 in hang of it, it was a cakewalk Ravipudi first approached her eve that scenes from my films Hindi. However, he wants to watch them that too by paying Rs 150 for a ticket. The for him,” he says, adding that to play Ravi Teja’s mother in are an extension of Jabardasth see the result of Sarileru Nee- films I’ve done with Kalyanram, Sai Dharam Tej and one of the best qualities that Raja-The Great. Although she skits, they would rather watch kevvaru and decide his next Ravi Teja have turned out to be their career best. If Mahesh has is the freedom he didn’t sign it, the meeting Jabardasth at home, right? We course of action. Megastar gives to his director. “Also, he helped him know that the can’t make films that please Chiranjeevi praised him to the some believe that scenes from my films are an never made me feel like I was actor-turned-politician was 100 people. I have 70 of them sky at the pre-release event of extension of Jabardasth skits, they would rather watch working with a superstar. He willing to do a film if she liking my films and I make Sarileru, making many won- Jabardasth at home, right? We can’t make films that treated me like his younger comes across a nice story. Yet films for them. Now if I exper- der if there’s a combination on brother and would often crack it “was difficult” for him to get iment tomorrow, people the cards. While no meeting please 100 people. I have 70 of them liking my films jokes. As an actor, he is ready her on board for Sarileru would criticise me anyway, to this end prevailed, he is and I make films for them. Now if I experiment to give multiple takes as long Neekevvaru. She was busy saying that I should’ve stuck to ready to jump at the opportu- tomorrow, people would criticise me anyway, saying as the director is content. He with politics and was not in a my strong points.” nity to direct the megastar. has immense respect for a mood to even entertain the All his previous films have Does he have a story? “I can that I should’ve stuck to my strong points director.” thought of settling down for a been money spinners and prepare one in three to four The actor at the pre-release story narration. However, he Ravipudi is sure that one day, month’s time,” he signs off. Vamsi gifts Maruthi Thammareddy a Range Rover is proud of PALASA 1978 fter premier produc- I had complete details about tion houses Geetha the project, I ensured that Arts and UV Karuna Kumar gets signed on A Creations have come by GA2 and UV. Seeing him, I forward to distribute was reminded of myself dur- Palasa 1978, buzz ing the Ee Rojullo days. Palasa around it has shot up. At a 1978 was a tough subject to promotional event of the film deal but he made a great film in Hyderabad on Wednesday, out of it. It will be Tollywood’s film’s presenter Asuran. Immediately after- Thammareddy Bharadwaj wards I made Allu Aravind said that he, except for giving garu watch it. He liked it the unit moral support, didn’t immensely and later came on do much more than that. board to distribute it,” “Director Karuna Kumar Maruthi said. steered the ship from start to Palasa 1978 is a crime peri- finish. I was narrated the od drama which tells the story by him before he took story of two singers and the film to floors but he shot dancers who take to rowdy- A colourful launch it better. He deserves high ism. Set in the backdrop of praise for directing it as a cashew plantation and indus- nnounced last while Agent Sai Srinivasa A romantic comedy set in the pure emotional drama. I’m try — which is famous in December, Colour Athreya helmer Swaroop sounded backdrop of an engineering college extremely happy to be a part Palasa — their rise and fall is Photo, featuring Sunil, the clapper. The script was handed in 1995, Colour Photo is a joint of the film and I can proudly narrated in a gritty way. The Chandini Chowdary over to film’s debutant director production venture between Sai vouch to audience that we story spans from 1978 to A and Suhas in the lead Masala Sundeep by Sunil. Sai Rajesh, Shravan Konka and Benny will visit theatres with a good 2018. Shot completely in a roles, was launched in Dharam Tej, Panja Vaishnav Tej, Muppaneni. film,” Thammareddy said. start-to-finish schedule of 40 Hyderabad on Wednesday. For the Gopi Mohan and Pavan Sadineni Singer-musician Kaala Bhairava, Director Maruthi dubbed days, including songs and traditional muhurat shot, Care of too were spotted at the event and who is riding high on success of the film as a great one. “Even action sequences, the film fea- ilmmaker Vamsi along with Pramod Kancharapalem director Venkatesh extended their wishes to the film’s Mathu Vadalara, is the film’s before tures Rakshith, Thiruveer, Maruthi, who is and Bunny Vas gifted the Maha switched on the camera, team. music composer. Nakshatra (Rajdooth fame), basking in the suc- director a Jaguar car after the Praveen, Raghu Kunche, F cess of Prathiroju phenomenal success of Bhale Vijaya Ramaraju and Pandage, has been Bhale Magadivoy in 2015. Mirchi Madhavi presented with a Meanwhile, the director, in key roles. Range Rover Velar by the we hear, has decided to go film’s producer Vamsi. big for his next. Although he Although it didn’t receive was in talks with D.V.V. favourble reviews from the Danayya to launch his son critics, Prathiroju Pandage, Kalyan next, source say he released on December 20, told the producer that he was a box-office smash, col- can’t take up the offer now. lecting a share of Rs 30 crores His next too will be a joint in the first two weeks. Its the- production venture between atricals were valued at Rs 18 GA2 Pictures and UV crore and it is still drawing Creations and might feature decent footfall. an A-lister in the lead. Reacting to Vamsi’s ges- Mahesh Babu’s sister Manjula ture, Maruthi tweeted, and Dil Raju have also given “Everyday is a festival if one advances to Maruthi long has a friend like you.” In fact, back. Salman gifts Sudeep a luxury car ollywood superstar Bharat star. He captioned the Salman Khan gifted his image: “Good always happens B Dabangg 3 co-star when you do good. Kichcha Sudeep a luxury @beingsalmankhan sir made car, that costs over Rs 1 crore, me believe this line further after the success of the film. when this surprise landed at According to reports, Salman home along with him. BMW gifted a Rs 1.54-crore BMW M5... A sweetest gesture. car to actor Sudeep who Thank you for the love you played the villain in the third have showered on me and my installment of the Dabangg family sir. It was an honour to franchise. Sudeep took to have worked with you and to Instagram and shared pho- have had you visit us.” tographs of the new car along The film also stars Sonakshi with Salman and said it was Sinha and Saiee Manjrekar. an honour to work with the — IANS HYDERABAD |THURSDAY | JANUARY 9, 2020 sport 12

SINGLES BOPANNA-KKOOLHOF PAIR IN DOHA SEMIS Doha: India's Rohan Bopanna and his Dutch partner Improved Thakur becomes better T20 bowler Wesley Koolhof reached the semifinals of the Qatar Open with a straight set win. The third seed Indo-Dutch PTI n INDORE team knocked out the Swiss-American duo of Stan Wawrinka and Frances Tiafoe 6-3 6-4. The winners next aving worked considerably on ‘Prasidh can be ‘surprise take on second seeds Henri Kontinen and Franko his skill-sets, speedster Shardul Skugor, who ousted the American team of Ken and Neal HThakur feels that he has become Skupski 6-7(2) 6-4 13-11 in a tough quarterfinal. India's a “better T20 bowler” compared to Divij Sharan and his Kiwi partner Artem Sitak had lost what he was a couple of years back. package’ in T20 WCup’ the first round 6-7(4) 2-6 to French pair of Jeremy Thakur featured in his first T20I in Chardy and Fabrice Martin. 22 months. The figures of 3/23 showed PTI n INDORE that there has been a marked improve- ASHWIN, DK RETURNS IN TN RANJI TEAM ment in his death bowling since the ndian captain Virat Kohli on Chennai: Tamil Nadu on Wednesday named a strong 2018 Nidahas T20 Trophy in Sri Lanka ITuesday hinted that Karnataka team comprising ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin where he was a batsman’s delight. pacer Prasidh Krishna, who turns out and the experienced Dinesh Karthik and Abhinav “I feel T20 is such a short format, for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, Mukund for the next two Ranji Trophy games against there are always going to be ups and could be a “surprise package” going Mumbai and Railways. The team led by Vijay Shankar downs. The more you play, the more into the T20 World Cup. will take on Mumbai at the M A Chidambaram stadium experienced you get and you keep On a day when his lead pacer from January 11 while it meets Railways here from learning. Whereas first-class and Test Jasprit Bumrah returned from a long January 19. Test discard Murali Vijay, however, is not cricket are formats where you have time injury layoff, Kohli spoke about the part of the squad, having missed out since the season- to think about your game but in T20 options at his disposal as India geared opener against Karnataka at Dindigul. you don’t have that time,” Thakur said up for the mega event, to be held in following India’s seven-wicket win Australia later this year. RAUF, RASHID TAKE HAT-TTRICKS IN BBL against Sri Lanka. “I think there’ll be one player who Melbourne: Rising Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf on Playing IPL regularly over the will be a surprise package. Prasidh Wednesday made it two hat-tricks in the Big Bash past couple of seasons has been one of Krishna is someone who has bowled League after Rashid Khan, as he snared a treble for his the reasons for his success, feels really well in domestic cricket,” Kohli side Melbourne Stars against Sydney Thunder. Haris Thakur. said after India’s seven-wicket win. produced three excellent deliveries in the last over of “So whenever you practice, you Given that the skipper has men- Thunder's innings to pick up the wickets of Matthew need to add to your strengths and keep tioned his name, the 23-year-old Gilkes, Callum Ferguson and Daniel Sams to end on a bettering your skills. Over a period of could be part of the team for the high with figures of 3/23 in four overs. Earlier in the day, time, while practising I have been upcoming New Zealand tour. Karnataka pacer Prasidh Krishna PK/Instagram Afghanistan leggie Rashid once again proved why he is developing my skills and brushing it up. For the uninitiated, besides his bowling the Super Over in a high- one of the best in the business as he registered his third Playing last two-three years in the IPL, exploits at the domestic circuit, stakes IPL game against Delhi Capitals career T20 hat-trick against Sydney Sixers. and domestic cricket, I have gotten bet- Krishna showed composure while last year. ter,” Thakur said. NEW DELHI TO HOST ITTF EC MEETING Like all the young pacers, Thakur New Delhi: The national capital will host the Executive also spoke about the contribution Committee meeting of the International Table Tennis from Indian team’s bowling coach Federation (ITTF) on Friday and Saturday. This will be Bharat Arun as it’s difficult to manage Udana virtually out of 3rd T20 second time the country will be hosting such a meeting. sessions with a personal coach in a PTI n INDORE went out to bowl. cricket… the middle of The previous EC meeting of the ITTF was held in New heavy duty cricket calendar. “Look, I’m no doctor. February. I even think that Delhi way back in 1987 when Table Tennis Federation of “At this point, it is very difficult to ri Lanka head coach He was in a hell of a lot of could be a push. So, yeah, India (TTFI) played host to the World Championships. work with a particular coach because SMickey Arthur has indi- pain in the dressing room. I just hope the best for him. The EC meeting, to be chaired by ITTF president I am in and out of the Indian team. cated that left-arm pacer What the diagnosis is I It’s something in the back,” Thomas Weikert, will discuss the development of table Sometimes I play for Mumbai, then Isuru Udana is unlikely to honestly don’t know. I just added the South Africa. tennis in India, among other issues, a TTFI release said. Chennai Super Kings. Now I am again feature in the third and hope we can get him back Sri Lanka did not pick ANIL IN LIST OF UMPIRES FOR U-119 WC with the Indian team. But recently, our final T20 against India in for the West Indies series,” the experienced Angelo Dubai: bowling coach (India) Bharat Arun has Pune tomorrow after sus- Sri Lanka coach Mickey Mathews for the second Anil Chaudhary is the lone Indian named in the been really helpful,” said Thakur. taining a back injury dur- Arthur said. game in a row. Mathews list of 19 match officials, including 16 umpires, for the He picked all his wickets against Sri ing a warm-up session. With Sri Lanka having has made a T20 comeback upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup starting in South Africa Lanka in the penultimate (19th) over Sri Lanka missed a packed calendar, Arthur after 16 months. Asked if from January 17. The 54-year-old Chaudhary has so far and his plan was to keep things sim- Udana’s services while doesn’t want to risk Udana, he could play the final officiated in 20 ODIs and 27 T20Is. He previously has ple. defending a meagre 143 who has been one of Sri game in Pune, Arthur said: been part of multiple U-19 World Cups. The ICC named “I just had to bowl as many dot against India on Tuesday Lanka’s best T20 bowlers in “After the batting perfor- three match referees for the tournament, with former Sri balls (that) I could. Luckily, I got three after the bowler injured his recent times. mance, everybody has a Lanka seamer Graeme Labrooy to officiate alongside South Africa's Shaid Wadvalla and England's Phil wickets there. It is satisfying. I have Indian pacer Shardul Thakur prepares to bowl during India’s nets session Indian Cricket Team/Instagram back just before Sri Lanka “We’ve got so much chance of playing.” been working hard for it. When it pays Whitticase. Rashid Riaz Waqar will be the TV umpire for off in an international game, it makes the first of 48 games in the tournament. me really happy,” said the Mumbai ZIMBABWE TO HOST SL IN TWO-TTEST SERIES pacer. KL knows how to build innings Rahul can put Dhawan under pressure: Gambhir Harare: Zimbabwe will host Sri Lanka for a two-Test PTI n INDORE Sri Lanka could only manage 142 2019. series later in January. The first match of the series will PTI n NEW DELHI for nine, which India chased down “I’ve just been getting can get you a 50-ball 100 in Test begin from January 19 and the second from January 27. comfortably. Thakur said it was a ndia opener KL Rahul runs and the reading of cricket as well. The kind of shots he Both the matches will be played at the Harare Sports below-par total considering the condi- Ifeels he has got “a lot the game has gotten a lot ormer India opener Gautam has is superb,” Gambhir said during Club. On Tuesday, Zimbabwe Cricket announced Sean tions. better” at reading the better and knowing how FGambhir reckons that Shikhar a post-match show for host broad- Williams as their Test captain while Chamu Chibhabha “The pitch was very good. It was game and building his to build my innings again,” Dhawan would be under pressure to casters Star Sports. was picked to lead the national team in ODIs and T20Is about 170-180 wicket. I don’t think it innings, the secret to his Rahul said after India’s keep his place as opener in the Gambhir indirectly suggested on an “interim” basis. was difficult to score runs on that pitch. consistent performance in victory. Indian team since KL Rahul is that Rahul is better suited to part- There was no dew also today.” the white ball formats. “I felt that was lacking doing extremely well. ner Rohit. SHANGHAI TO HOST 2021 CLUB WC FINAL He also praised fellow fast bowler Rahul is enjoying a and I always knew I had Dhawan, making a comeback to “Shikhar Dhawan looked rusty Shanghai: Shanghai will host the opening ceremony Navdeep Saini, who too impressed on good run in limited overs the game to get the runs the team after two months due to a but it’s a good thing that he got some and final of the expanded 2021 Club World Cup in Tuesday cricket having hit two and it was just a matter of knee injury, scratched his way to a “Rahul is in unbelievable form. runs under his belt. It will help him China, state media said. Eight Chinese cities will stage “He was really good in this game. hundreds and three half spending time in the mid- 30-ball-32 while Rahul struck a 32- It amazes me every time I see Rahul when he walks out to bat in the next matches for the FIFA-organised tournament, which will The way he uses his bouncers and york- centuries in the ODIs and dle. Really happy to carry ball 45 as India chased down a mod- bat, that, why didn’t he play the same game. Had he got out early, the pres- for the first time involve 24 teams rather than the ers is creditable. He was also bowling to top it up, three more on the same way,” Rahul est target of 143 in the second T20 way in Test cricket. With the kind of sure would have been more,” current seven. Chinese sports authorities officially with some gas,” added Thakur. fifty plus scores in T20s in added. against Sri Lanka. quality he posses, he is someone who Gambhir said. launched preparations on Tuesday for the Club World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The other cities staging matches in June and July 2021 are Tianjin, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Shenyang, Jinan, Hangzhou and Dalian. BREWSTER JOINS SWANSEA ON LOAN Career best rank for Labuschagne Liverpool: Liverpool forward Rhian Brewster has joined Championship side Swansea on loan for the PTI n DUBAI grabbed a career-best third place. The Colin de Grandhomme was a notable remainder of the season. The 19-year-old, who shot to 25-year-old moved up one slot after gainer. He moved from 47th to 39th fame as the top scorer when England won the under-17 ndia skipper Virat Kohli retained his scores of 215 and 59 in the final Test among batsmen and from 36th to 34th World Cup in 2017, is highly rated at Anfield but has Itop spot among batsmen while against New Zealand. among bowlers. Matt Henry has moved found first-team opportunities hard to come by. He will Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya He was the highest scorer in the up three places to 66th among bowlers. now link up once again with Swansea boss Steve Rahane slipped in the latest ICC Test recently-concluded series with 549 England all-rounder Ben Stokes Cooper, who was manager of the England Under-17 rankings issued on Wednesday. runs, while his five previous Tests that has made it into the top 10 for batsmen World Cup-winning side. He will be available for With 928 points, Kohli is way include two at home against Pakistan, for the second time in his career after Sunday's derby clash with rivals Cardiff as he looks to ahead of second-placed Australian have seen him amass 896 runs. scores of 47 and 72. He moved from help guide the club back into the Premier League. maestro Steve Smith (911). Australian speedster Pat Cummins 15th to 10th, while his best was ninth, Pujara was placed sixth, down was at the top of the standings with 904 achieved in November last year. LEAVE TEST CRICKET ALONE, SAYS BOTHAM one rung, with 791 points, while points ahead of Neil Wagner (852) and Dom Sibley’s maiden Test century Cape Town: Legendary all-rounder Ian Botham has Rahane occupied the ninth spot after West Indies’ Jason Holder (830). has lifted him 87 places to 80th while urged the ICC to leave Test cricket “alone” after slipping a couple of positions with 759 Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc fast bowler James Anderson’s record England's thrilling win against South Africa in the final points. equalled a career-best fifth position 28th five-wicket haul in the first hour of the fifth day. He is the latest among the In bowling, India’s pace spearhead that he previously achieved in March innings sees him back in the top 10 for illustrious bandwagon of cricketers who have spoken Jasprit Bumrah, returning from an 2018. bowlers. against the proposed change for the 2023-2031 cycle. Lewis, Joseph injury layoff, remained static at sixth He finished with 15 wickets in the Opener Dean Elgar (up three “Well played England...Such a good idea to end 5day position with 794 points, while spin- series that included four in Sydney. places to 19th) and Aiden Markram test cricket....Full house watching cricket at its best !! ner Ravichandran Ashwin (772 points) Spinner Nathan Lyon’s 10-wicket haul (up one place to 22nd) among batsmen Leave the flag ship of cricket alone it's a real test of script WI win and seamer Mohammed Shami (771) has helped him advance five places to and Anrich Nortje (up 34 places to character, skill,guts,stamina & ability...It's real cricket BRIDGETOWN: Opening batsman Evin Lewis were ninth and 10th respectively. joint-14th. 62nd) are the notable gainers for for real players !!! Leave it Alone !!!!!!,” Botham fell agonisingly short of a century as his unde- Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne Marnus Labuschagne celebrates after century AP For New Zealand, all-rounder South Africa. tweeted. AGENCIES feated 99 helped West Indies to cruise to a five- wicket win over Ireland in the first one-day international at Kensington Oval on Tuesday. AICF appoints retired HC Chief Justice The 28-year-old left-hander made his Boult, Latham doubtful for India series runs off 99 balls with 13 boundaries and two PTI n AUCKLAND Australia in Sydney, ruling him Saina, Sindhu start with win sixes. out for days. to look into Bengal Chess controversy After dismissing Ireland for just 180, the ew Zealand pace spear- “An X-ray has confirmed a KUALA LUMPUR: H S women’s singles first round West Indies reached their target with 100 balls Nhead Trent Boult and wick- fractured finger for Tom Prannoy stunned world that lasted 35 minutes. PTI n NEW DELHI SAI to do a forensic check by to spare. etkeeper batsman Tom Latham Latham. He will require approx- number 10 Kanta World number six a government agency on For Lewis, it was his eighth ODI half-cen- are doubtful starters for the imately four weeks of rehabili- Tsuneyama while ace Indian Sindhu will face Aya Ohori he All India Chess the alleged fund Utilization tury but he made a gallant attempt to go to home series against India after tation after the fracture to his women shuttlers PV Sindhu of Japan in the second TFederation on certificate. what would have been a third century. the duo suffered fractures in the right pinky finger,” New Zealand and Saina Nehwal also sailed round. Wednesday appointed for- “A I C F ’s m o v e c a m e f o l - With the scores level, he launched Barry recently-concluded Test series Cricket said in a statement. into the second round of the The other Indian in the mer Kolkata High Court lowing its General Body McCarthy over extra cover but his hopes of against Australia. The Blackcaps Malaysia Masters, here on fray, London Olympics Chief Justice Jyotirmoy meeting (GBM) held in a six to end the game in style fell just inch- Boult was ruled out of the are set to host Men Wednesday. Bronze medallist Saina Bhattacharya to probe the Bhopal on December 28,” a es short. final Test after fracturing his in Blue for a five- Prannoy, ranked 26th in needed just 36 minutes to corruption allegations release said. Earlier, West Indies fast bowler Alzarri right hand and coach Gary match T20 series the world, took 34 minutes get the better of Belgium’s against Bengal Chess “The AICF general Joseph picked up four wickets as Ireland Stead said the pacer was “touch- starting in to send Tsuneyama packing Lianne Tan. Association (BCA) officials. body had taken a strong stumbled to 180 all out in the 47th over. and-go to be available” for the Auckland on with a 21-9, 21-17 win in the The unseeded Saina Grandmaster Dibyendu note of especially the second “For me, it’s a really good start to the Twenty20 series against India. January 24 first round match. brushed aside Tan 21-15, 21- Barua had accused BCA finding and a motion for a year,” said man-of-the-match Joseph. “Boult has been resting his followed Prannoy, however, runs 17 in their first meeting Secretary Atanu Lahiri of thorough probe in the mat- “It’s about putting in the hard work in broken right-hand and will by three into world number one and against each other. engaging in corruption and ter was passed,” the release training and doing the yards. return to bowling later this ODIs and top seed Japanese Kento Both Sindhu and Saina diverting funds meant for added. “I kind of had an idea of how I wanted week,” Stead said in a state- two Momota, who has been in have struggled recently, chess promotion to his com- Barua had also accused to bowl today, and I just kept it simple and ment on Wednesday. Tests. red-hot form, in the sec- making a series of early pany Global Chess. Lahiri of banning several bowled to my plans.” “He’ll be touch-and-go ond round today. exits with the former failing The Sports Authority of top players for criticising his Wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker was to be available for the Momota defeated to defend the World Tour India (SAI) had also found handling of the chess affairs. Ireland’s top scorer with 31 as the tourists col- Indian T20 series later this another Indian Parupalli Finals crown last month. that the fund Utilization AICF Secretary Bharat lapsed following a solid start at Kensington month and we’ll continue to Kashyap 21-17, 21-16 in a Saina Nehwal celebrates after win Earlier, Praneeth made certificate furnished by Singh Chauhan welcomed Oval. monitor him closely over the 43-minute first round a first round exit after going Bengal Chess for the nation- the appointment of the The three-match ODI series continues next few weeks,” he added. match. gles events. down tamely to Denmark’s al sub-junior chess champi- retired Kolkata High Court at the same venue today and concludes in The 27-year-old Latham World Championships Reigning world champi- Rasmus Gemke 11-21, 15- onship 2018 was forged. Chief Justice to conduct the Grenada on January 12. broke his right little finger Bronze-medallist B Sai on Sindhu, seeded sixth, 21 while Srikanth lost to The AICF has also filed inquiry. That will be followed by three Twenty20 while claiming the catch of Praneeth and the seasoned took just 35 minutes to beat Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien an FIR in the case as per the “I welcome the develop- internationals in Grenada (January 15) and Marnus Labuschagne on day Kidambi Srikanth, though, Evgeniya Kosetskaya of Chen 17-21, 5-21 in only 30 decision taken in GB meet- ment. It is going to be a fair St Kitts (January 18 and 19). AFP four of the third Test agaisnt bowed out of the men’s sin- Russia 21-15, 21-13 in the minutes. PTI ing and has also requested inquiry,” Chauhan said.