Follow us on: @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer RNI No. TELENG/2018/76469 Established 1864 ANALYSIS 7 MONEY 8 SPORTS 12 Published From HYDERABAD DELHI LUCKNOW GOVT MUST BRIDGE THE GAP ADITYA MITTAL NAMED AS KENIN FAILS TO BHOPAL RAIPUR CHANDIGARH IN UNDER-INSURED INDIA CEO OF ARCELORMITTAL DEFEND AUS CROWN BHUBANESWAR RANCHI DEHRADUN VIJAYAWADA *LATE CITY VOL. 3 ISSUE 113 HYDERABAD, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2021; PAGES 12 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable KAJAL WOULD ‘WAKE UP PETRIFIED’ AFTER SHOOTING LIVE TELECAST { Page 11 } www.dailypioneer.com INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATES TO BE FINED FOR UTTARAKHAND TUNNEL RESCUE WORK ROW AFTER MAHARASHTRA GOVERNOR UK KENT COVID VARIANT WILL LIKELY USING CRYPTOCURRENCIES: DRAFT LAW HALTED AS RIVER SURGES AGAIN REFUSED STATE PLANE, WAITS 2 HOURS “SWEEP THE WORLD”: TOP SCIENTIST ndian companies and individuals are unlikely escue operation at a tunnel in Uttarakhand's aharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh he coronavirus variant first found in the to be allowed to pull a Tesla and stash excess Tapovan – where more than 30 people are Koshyari reportedly had to wait for over British region of Kent is a concern Icash in cryptocurrencies that have been on an Rthought to be trapped for more than three Mtwo hours at the Mumbai airport this Tbecause it could undermine the protection eye-popping surge if a new bill proposed by the days -- has been temporarily halted as several morning to take a flight to Uttarakhand as he given by vaccines against developing COVID- government is cleared by parliament. A draft bill rivers in the area have surged again days after could not use the state government aircraft. The 19, the head of the UK's genetic surveillance expected to be introduced in this session of Sunday's flash-floods. Orders have been given Governor took a commercial flight to Dehradun programme said. She also said the variant parliament proposes a complete ban on all to vacate the areas downstream, officials have because permission for the special aircraft did was dominant in the country and was likely "to private cryptocurrencies - decentralised digital said. More than 200 people went missing after not come until the last minute, say reports. sweep the world, in all probability". The money that is prized for being untraceable and a flash floods in Chamoli district on Sunday, Reports suggest the Governor was to take a coronavirus has killed 2.35 million people and buoyant valuation, sources said. The bill will also believed to be brought on by a glacier burst at flight at 10 am to Uttarakhand, his home state. turned normal life upside down for billions, lay the groundwork for an official digital Nanda Devi. Two power plants and five bridges "Accordingly, a state government plane was but a few new worrying variants out of currency - which are different because they can were washed away in the torrent of water that booked earlier. But, the permission did not thousands have raised fears that vaccines will be regulated by a country's central bank - and surged downstream on Alakananda and come till the last moment," news agency quoted need to be tweaked and people may require its ties to the Reserve Bank of India or RBI. Dhauliganga rivers towards mid-morning. a source as saying. booster shots. IT dept raids on CAA will be implemented liquor co leads TRS wins Greater Hyderabad after vaccination: Shah to Rs 870-cr Mayor, Deputy Mayor posts black money PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n THAKURNAGAR (WB) Mamata didi said we PNS n NEW DELHI made a false promise. She The ruling TRS in Telangana Union Home Minister Amit started opposing the CAA and The Income Tax Department on Thursday bagged the Shah Thursday said the process has detected undisclosed Mayor and Deputy Mayor of granting Indian citizenship saying she will never allow it. income of over Rs 870 crore posts in the Greater Hyderabad to refugees under the CAA, The BJP always fulfils the after it raided a "major" Municipal Corporation including to the Matua com- promises it makes. We have Bengaluru-based liquor man- (GHMC) with the support of China to move munity of West Bengal, will brought this law and refugees ufacturing group, the CBDT ex-officio members and the troops to begin once the process of will get citizenship. said on Thursday. AIMIM. COVID vaccination has ended. The searches were carried Vijayalaxmi R Gadwal and ‘Finger 8’ Accusing the opposition par- — AMIT SHAH out on February 9 at 26 loca- Mothe Srilatha, both belonging ties of misleading the minori- Union Home Minister tions across the country. to TRS, were elected the Mayor ties about the Citizenship "In all, the search and and Deputy Mayor respec- (amendment) Act, he said, its "As soon as the COVID population has not got it. seizure action has resulted in tively, by show of hands, dur- 5 implementation will not vaccination process ends the The Matua community, with the detection of total undis- ing a special meeting of the impact the citizenship status of process of granting citizen- an estimated population of closed income of Rs 878.82 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Indian minorities. ship under CAA will begin. All three million in the state, can crore," a statement issued by Corporation (GHMC). Shah said the Modi govern- of you will be respected citizens tilt the scales in favour of a the Central Board of Direct The TRS did not get a ment had in 2018 promised it of this country," he said, political party in at least four Taxes (CBDT) said. majority on its own and will bring in a new citizenship addressing a rally here in the Lok seats and more than 30 "This group has a huge secured only 56 wards in the law and kept it when the BJP bastion of the land bank 150-member GHMC in the was voted to power in 2019. Matua commu- which is being civic elections held in The saffron party had said it term of the previous body He said, after the country nity. Matuas, Each house in the village has on developed into December last. decided to contest for the came to an end only on was hit by the COVID-19 pan- originally from average two or three employed residential and The BJP contested the Mayor and Deputy Mayor February 10. demic in 2020, its implemen- East Pakistan, are commercial Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts, despite lacking the num- The proceedings of the spe- tation had to be kept in weaker section persons. In fact, 95 percent of the properties with election though it lacked the bers, in the spirit of democra- cial meeting began on abeyance. Hindus who villagers are educated. Only five a builder based numbers, but the TRS nomi- cy and to oppose the "oppor- Thursday with the newly-elect- "Mamata didi said we made migrated to India in Bengaluru," nees won as the ex-officio tunistic" attempt of TRS to win ed Corporators taking the oath a false promise. She started during the percent of the population of the it said. members and the AIMIM the poll through a "backhand of office. While the TRS and opposing the CAA and saying Partition and hamlet is unlettered "The search- backed them. deal" with AIMIM. BJP won 56 and 48 wards she will never allow it. The BJP after the creation es have resulted Though BJP won 48 wards Though the keenly-fought respectively in the GHMC always fulfils the promises it of Bangladesh. in detecting in the election, its strength GHMC elections were held in polls, the AIMIM bagged 44 makes. We have brought this Many of them have been assembly seats in Nadia, and incriminating evidences relat- came down to 47 following the December, the election of wards. law and refugees will get citi- accorded Indian citizenship North and ing to death of one of its victorious Mayor and Deputy Mayor was 70% road 2 2 2 accident victims zenship. but a sizeable section of the South 24 conceal- candidates. conducted on Thursday as the are motorists, pedestrians ‘Strive to enhance the image ECI releases Centre’s talk on ITIR is incorrect: KTR and greatness of Hyderabad’ 3 PNS n HYDERABAD question posed by Member of Telangana government, despite schedule for Parliament Bandi Sanjay repeated requests made to the PNS n HYDERABAD “The statement given by Union Kumar. Union Government by the state Minister of State for Electronics KTR said that, in spite of TS administration on the subject. Telangana State Chief Minister polls to TS, and IT Sanjay Dhotre on submitting all necessary infor- The first such letter was K Chandrashekhar Rao has Information Technology mation as well as DPR and written to Prime Minister asked the newly elected Mayor, AP Councils Investment Region (ITIR) -- despite several reminders over Narendra Modi by Chief Deputy Mayor as well as Hyderabad in the Lok Sabha on the last six years, the Union Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao GHMC corporators to strive for PNS n VIJAYAWADA 10th February 2021 is factual- Minister chose to mislead the as soon as the State of enhancing the image and great- ly incorrect," Telangana House by issuing the following Telangana was formed in June ness of Hyderabad, a global city The Election Commission of Minister for IT & Industries KT statement: "The Government of 2014. Another detailed mem- that is also reckoned as a 'mini India on Thursday released Rama Rao said here on Telangana was asked to submit orandum was submitted on India'. the schedule for the elections Thursday. the required information to the the ITIR project to the Union The newly elected Mayor to the Legislative Councils of The TS IT Minister was concerned Ministries with inti- KTR said that it was very Government by KTR in Gadwal Vijaya Laxmi, Deputy Bhavan here on Thursday, and Andhra Pradesh and responding to the reply made mation to MeitY. No informa- unfair on the part of the NDA September 2014. Mayor Mothe Srilatha Reddy thanked him. Telangana States. in the Lok Sabha on ITIR- tion was furnished by the government and the Telangana and TRS corporators met the Accordingly, notification Hyderabad in response to a Government of Telangana." BJP leaders to blame the 2 Chief Minister at Pragathi 2 will be issued on February 16 where elections for two teach- ers’ constituencies in AP and Sensex jumps GOOF-UP BY KHAMMAM DOCTORS two graduate MLC con- Pharmacy student kidnapped, stituencies in Telangana are 222 points due. If required, polling will to fresh be held on March 14 and closing high rescued in Hyderabad 98 cops get Covishield instead of Covaxin! results will be declared on March 17. The last date for PNS n HYDERABAD and the doctors treating her D BHASKAR RAO phone containing information Concerns have been hospitals as well. Covaxin is submission of nominations is said her condition was stable. n KHAMMAM about Covishield. Among the supposed to have been admin- February 23. With the release A pharmacy student, who was Police said they were verify- 98 policemen who got the raised about how istered across Khammam dis- of notification, the election 8 allegedly kidnapped by an ing if she was sexually assault- In what is claimed to be a 'mis- wrong vaccine are constables as doctors could give the trict since January 9. Policemen code of conduct has come autorickshaw driver and others ed though as of now as per her take' on the part of Khammam well as senior officers. are part of those who received into force in ten districts of while returning home from her statement she is not saying that. district medical officers, a total Concerns have been raised jab so carelessly. the vaccine, including the 98 Telangana and four districts TODAY college near here, has been res- Police said she boarded an of 98 policemen were given about how doctors could give Medical experts say a police personnel who received in Andhra Pradesh. The last cued, police said on Thursday. auto while returning home on Covishield (the local name for the jab so carelessly. Medical vaccine, when given in Covishield. Upon learning date for filing nominations is The student, with head Wednesday evening, but after the Oxford-AstraZeneca vac- experts say a vaccine, when about goof-up, the policemen February 23 and the last date ALMANAC injuries, was found at an isolat- other passengers got down, the cine developed in the UK) given in doses, should be of a doses, should be of a who got the wrong vaccine for withdrawal of nomina- Month & Paksham: ed place near some bushes in driver asked her to get into avan instead of Covaxin (locally single type. There is scope for single type. rushed to the district hospital tions is February 26. Paush & Krishna Paksha Yamnampet area on the city but as that vehicle with other made by Bharat Biotech) on problems, including fatal reac- and approached doctors. These The EC has released the Panchangam outskirts on Wednesday men took a different route she January 9th. tions, if the vaccine type is policemen will be given anoth- election schedule for the Tithi : Pratipada: 12:29 am (Next Day) evening in a semi-unconscious called her parents over the The grave mistake surfaced changed, by mistake or other- ed to this incident. There are er dose of the same vaccine after teacher MLC positions in condition, an hour after she phone, who alerted police. when all those who were vac- wise, after the first dose. apprehensions in medical cir- 28 days. East and West Godavari dis- Nakshatram: Dhanishtha: 02:23 pm was abducted, they said. cinated on the 9th started Questions are being raised over cles that such 'mistakes' may tricts, Guntur, Krishna dis- Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start She has been hospitalised 2 receiving messages on their whether the blunder was limit- have happened in some other 2 tricts in Andhra Pradesh. any important work) Rahukalam: 11:04 am – 12:30 pm Yamagandam: 03:21 pm – 04:47 pm Vikarabad man Varjyam: 09:49 pm – 11:28 pm 26,121 Indian websites hacked in ’20: Dhotre Gulika: 08:13 am - 09:39 am killed in road n Good Time: (to start any important work) PNS NEW DELHI tively, Minister of State for ers from where the attacks Amritakalam: NIL Communications and IT appear to be originated belong mishap in USA Over 26,100 Indian websites Sanjay Dhotre said in a written to various countries including Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:07 pm – 12:53 pm were hacked during 2020, reply to the Rajya Sabha. Algeria, Brazil, China, France, PNS n HYDERABAD compared to 24,768 websites "There have been attempts Indonesia, Netherlands, North attacked in the previous year, from time to time to launch Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia, A man hailing from Vikarabad HYDERABAD Parliament was informed on cyber attacks on Indian cyber- South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, in Telangana was killed in a road WEATHER Thursday. space," he added. Tunisia, Turkey, USA, Vietnam accident on the New Mexico Forecast: Sunny As per the information Dhotre said it has been etc," the minister said. Highway in the United States of Temp: 31/16 reported to and tracked by observed that attackers are Dhotre noted that CERT-In America on Wednesday. The Humidity: 40% Indian Computer Emergency compromising computer sys- devises response measures in victim identified as Nikhil, 35, 2 Sunrise: 06:44 am Response Team (CERT-In), a tems located in different parts the attacks are being launched. coordination with its counter- son of Vinod Kumar and Sunset: 06:16 pm total number of 17,560; 24,768 of the world and use mas- "According to the logs part agencies in foreign coun- Himajyoti, hails from and 26,121 Indian websites querading techniques and hid- analysed and made available to tries for resolution of incidents Gangaram village of Vikarabad Current Weather Conditions Telangana’s Manasa Varanasi Updated February 11 , 2021 5:00 PM were hacked during the year den servers to hide the identi- CERT-In, the Internet Protocol involving systems outside the and works for TCS in the US. 2018, 2019 and 2020, respec- ty of actual systems from which (IP) addresses of the comput- country. 2 crowned Miss India World ’20 HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 hyderabad 02 Tale of ‘backward' village where almost all residents are employed PNS n ADILABAD employed persons. In fact, 95 as Excise SI and is posted in Each house in the village has on percent of the villagers are Mancherial, said that he Sanju is a vigilance officer. educated. Only five percent of derived inspiration from resi- Damodar is employed as a average two or three employed the population of the hamlet is dents of the village, who were scientist. G Anil Kumar is persons. In fact, 95 percent of the unlettered. Out of the total all employed and he worked working as an agricultural sci- population of the village while hard to become an Excise SI. entist. Prabhakar worked as an villagers are educated. Only five eight percent belongs to the BC Agricultural scientist G Anil assistant lecturer and had percent of the population of the communities, the rest belongs Kumar from the hamlet said recently retired from his ser- to SC communities. There are that he worked hard to come to vice. All these people have hamlet is unlettered seven doctors, six teachers, the current position. He used two things in common - they three Army personnel, two to walk daily two kilometres to all come from a village where where majority of the people There are two wards in the vil- panchayat secretaries, two SIs, attend high school. persons belonging to BC and living there are employed either lage. The village, as has been two scientists and a vigilance There was no road connec- SC communities live and they by the state government or by mentioned before, is home to officer. The rest of them are tivity to the village, he said. He all have or had jobs. the Central government. The SCs and BCs. The Rajura ham- either attendants, Anganwadi recalled how he used a mud Welcome to the Rajura ham- profile of the employees ranges let is located just two km away and ASHA workers, lecturers road and crossed two streams State plans to build check dams let under the limits of Jumda from an ordinary attendant to from Kubheer, the mandal or are holding other jobs. The to reach the high school. He village panchayat, in Adilabad a top scientist. headquarters. village, however, is also known said that he worked hard to district, which has assumed the The population of the village Each house in the village has for its agricultural produces. become an agricultural scien- distinction of being a village is 300 and it has 200 voters. on average two or three Chikkala Vilas, who works tist. at cost of Rs 1,200 cr: Puvvada PNS n KHAMMAM the river and to store around explained. half tmc of water, the Minister He said that the State gov- The state government has said, adding that the check ernment was giving priority to plans to build check dams at a dam was first designed at a Khammam development. CAA will be implemented cost of Rs 1,200 crore across height of three metres but Hundreds of crores of rupees Telangana’s Manasa Varanasi the State for effective utilisation engineers were directed to have been spent on widening of water resources, Transport redesign it at a height of six roads, laying new roads, devel- after vaccination: Shah Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar metres to meet future needs. oping junctions, central light- Continued from Page 1 over Bangladeshi infiltration, said on Thursday. There are also plans to ing, parks and other works. and asserted only a BJP gov- Addressing a public meeting develop a park with a walking Irrigation Department Chief "Mamata Didi is misleading ernment can stop it. after laying the foundation track by constructing a flood Engineer Shankar Naik crowned prestigious Miss the people on the CAA. But let Courting the Matua com- stone for a check dam across bank (Karakatta) on either informed that the check dam me tell you that she won't be a munity, Shah said if voted to Munneru river at Prakash side of Munneru river to turn on Munneru would be capable position to oppose as she will power, the BJP government Nagar here, he said the check it into a tourist spot. The of storing 5.46 million cusecs not be the chief minister after will propose renaming the dam would be built at a cost of karakatta would also serve as of water. It helps to increase April-May. We will implement Thaukurnagar railway station Rs 7. 45 crore. a flood control system during groundwater level in areas up India- World ’20 the CAA, it is a law that has 'Shri Dham Thakurnagar' after During the monsoon, lakhs heavy rains, he added. to five kilometres distance been passed by Parliament," he Sri Sri Harichand Thakur, of cusecs of water flow into As of now, there was no from the river bed. PNS n HYDERABAD Samrat and renowned star-studded affair, with a said. their socio-religious guru. Krishna river from its tributary shortage of drinking water in Ajay Kumar later inspected designer duo Falguni and performance by Vaani "As the Home Minister of After coming to power in Munneru. To check the runoff Khammam city. Around 120 Lakaram suspension bridge Manasa Varanasi, an engineer Shane Peacock. Kapoor and Aparshakti this country, I want to assure West Bengal, the BJP govern- and store water for Khammam million litres drinking water works at Lakaram Tank Bund. from Telangana, on Wednes- The opening round of the Khurrana acted as a host for the minorities of India that ment will introduce 'Chief citizen's use, it was planned to was being supplied every day ZP Chairman L Kamalraj, day night emerged as the win- pageant was led by Miss the grand night none of you will lose citizen- Minister Sharnarthi Kalyan build the check dam at Prakash and about 70,000 households SUDA Chairman Bachu Vijay ner of VLCC Femina Miss World Asia 2019 Suman The Miss India jury panel ship. The CAA is about grant- Yojana' for the welfare of the Nagar. The check dam would in the city were equipped with Kumar, Mayor G Papalal, his India World 2020. Rao.Miss Grand India 2019, comprised of actors such as ing citizenship to refugees, it refugee population. also help in recharging Mission Bhagiratha tap con- deputy B Murali Prasad and While Haryana's Manika Shivani J Jadhav crowned Neha Dhupia, Chitrangada is not about taking away any- Reacting to Shah's assertion groundwater in the areas near nections, Ajay Kumar others were present. Sheokand was declared Manika Sheokand the Miss Singh, Pulkit Samrat and one's citizenship," he said. about implementing the CAA, VLCC Femina Miss Grand Grand India 2020. And Miss renowned designer duo Accusing the erstwhile Mamata Banerjee said he India 2020, Uttar Pradesh's India United Continents Falguni and Shane Peacock. Congress and the Left Front should mind his language and Manya Singh was crowned 2019, Shreya Shanker The opening round of the governments of West Bengal declared she will never allow Centre’s talk TRS wins Greater VLCC Femina Miss India crowned Uttar Pradesh's pageant was led by Miss of never bothering about it to be enforced in West 2020 - runner-up. Manya Singh Miss India World Asia 2019 Suman Rao. granting citizenship to the Bengal. on ITIR is The jury panel comprised 2020 runner-up. The grand finale will be tele- refugees, Shah said they "The home minister of the actors Neha Dhupia, The finale of the Miss cast on February 28 on betrayed them much in the country should be careful incorrect: KTR Hyderabad Mayor... Chitran-gada Singh, Pulkit India pageant 2021 was a Colors TV channel. same way as the TMC did. about his utterances. We will Continued from Page 1 Meanwhile, state BJP president Shah also attacked the never allow CAA, NRC or Continued from Page 1 Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged Mamata Banerjee government NPR in Bengal.” Congress could win only two that the unholy alliance In 2016, KTR met the then wards. The BJP gave the TRS between the TRS and AIMIM Union minister of state for a run for its money in the stood exposed (with the labour and employment GHMC polls by organising a AIMIM supporting the ruling Bandaru Dattatreya to pre- powerful campaign in which party in the Mayor election). ‘Strive to enhance CS-led panel to take call on sent a Detailed Project Report its top leaders, including What BJP said during the (DPR) of Information Union Home Minister Amit GHMC poll campaign about Technology Investment Shah, J P Nadda and UP CM the two parties came true, he unfinished AP capital buildings Region (ITIR), in response to Yogi Adityanath participated. claimed. the image and... the latter's comments that the The Lok Sabha MPs and Vijayalaxmi R Gadwal is the Continued from Page 1 Chinnadi Garibolla Katha PNS n VIJAYAWADA ed representatives will be Telangana government did MLAs, who have their vote in daughter of TRS Rajya Sabha Peddadi (street is narrow, but Only the Assembly required in Amaravati area. not submit a project report the city are ex-officio members member K Keshav Rao who KCR asked them to properly the problem of the poor is In an important development, buildings and As the Naidu government for ITIR. of the corporation. had also served as state utilise the opportunity of serv- big).' I have listened to it more the state government on accommodation for had envisaged many iconic "Though the Telangana Besides, MLCs and Rajya Congress president before ing as a public representative than a hundred times. There Thursday evening constituted elected representatives buildings and some of the government presented a pro- Sabha members, who have joining TRS. given to them by people and are difficulties, problems of will be required in According to TRS sources, a high-level committee head- Amaravati area. buildings planned to accom- ject report on ITIR twice, their vote in the city, had to earn a good name. people living in bastis in the ed by Chief Secretary modate HoDs and AIS officers Union Minister Bandaru give an option, choosing the Vijayalaxmi did BA and LLB. DA). "These are the times where song. Understand them. Adityanath Das that will decide are under construction, the Dattatreya commented that GHMC, to be able to vote, offi- She lived in the US for sev- even if you are good, charges Mayors and corporators the fate of unfinished buildings present dispensation constitut- we did not submit DPR. cial sources said earlier. eral years and returned to are levelled against you. If should visit bastis. Understand that were taken up by the pre- Legislative and Kurnool as ed a nine-member high level Probably he might have been According to GHMC India in 2007. you give even a small chance, the plight of people there. vious TDP government in the judicial capital — all the committee to decide the way misguided by officials. To sources, there were 44 ex- While in the US, she you will get a bad name. Come to the rescue of the core capital area of Amaravati. important office buildings, forward. put things straight and make officio member votes in the worked as a research assistant Hence, act with caution," the poor. This should be your With present Chief Minister including the state Secretariat After scrapping the CRDA facts clear, I personally met GHMC and TRS has 32 fol- in Duke University, North Chief Minister told them. main aim and objective," the YS Jaganmohan Reddy propos- will move to Vizag. Act, the YSRCP government him, informed him, and also lowed by MIM 10, BJP 2 who Carolina. She won from "Those who are in power Chief Minister told them. ing three capitals — Vizag as Only the Assembly buildings brought in Amaravati presented the DPR of ITIR are eligible to vote taking the Banjara Hills ward in 2016 and should act with patience, "There are several advan- executive capital, Amaravati as and accommodation for elect- Metropolitan Region ONCE AGAIN," said KTR. total number of votes to 194. again in December, 2020. maintain composure, and be tages to Hyderabad city. It has simple. There should not be a wonderful future. This is a any change in the attire, lan- true global city. There are guage or behaviour. If you many who came from other Vikarabad man... indulge in unnecessary and states and are residing here. In Pharmacy student IT dept raids on liquor co leads irrelevant talk, there is no the city we have a Sindhi Continued from Page 1 gain but you may land your- Colony. We have a Gujarati self in trouble. Hence, speak Galli. There is Parsi Gutta. We The incident occurred ten carefully. Don't discriminate have Bengalis, Malayalees, days ago, while he was on his kidnapped... to Rs 870-cr black money against people who come to Maharashtrians, Marwaris, way to Texas from California. Continued from Page 1 plants based in Kerala. The income of the assessee, no you on the basis of their caste and Kayasthas. We have a Nikhil was hit by another Continued from Page 1 head. group companies have also allowance of the same can be or religion. Comfort them population of people from vehicle, which was travel- "We will take action as per The group companies have claimed bogus expenses of Rs claimed as business expendi- and take care of them. Give various regions, religions and ling in the wrong direction. Police traced her location near law.A total of 12 teams have "fraudulently" claimed 17 crore in their business ture) of the Income-tax Act, it them due respect. Listen to cultures. They all take pride in Nikhil, who was critically the bushes using phone call been formed as part of inves- expenses amounting to Rs 86 entities," it said. claimed. them patiently. Help them as being Hyderabadis. Hyderab- injured, was rushed to a hos- details where those in the van tigation," the official said. crore. The directors of the group "There are large number of much as possible. Don't tell ad is like mini India. This is pital where he succumbed to and the auto driver had taken Meanwhile, a group of local "In respect of their liquor have incurred unexplained investments made in benami lies. Make a committed effort the city, which loves everyone. his injuries on Wednesday. her but they fled on seeing residents staged a road block business, unaccounted sales expenditure of Rs 9 crore properties in the names of to solve their problems," KCR The future of this great city lies Nikhil's body will reach police personnel and she was demanding immediate arrest of amounting to Rs 74 crore attracting the provisions of their employees and associates advised them. "Listen to Goreti on the newly elected corpora- Vikarabad on Thursday morn- rescued, a police official said, the perpetrators and raised have been detected from one Section 69C (when expendi- for several years," the state- Venkanna's song, 'Galli tors and Mayors,” he said. ing, family members said. adding, she had injuries on her slogans "we want justice". of their liquor manufacturing ture is deemed to be the ment said. HYDERABAD BULLION RATES 98 cops get GOLD Eating healthy meals now in vogue ` 48, 600 (10 gm) K RAMYA SREE meals and even healthy Covishield... ` 210 n HYDERABAD desserts being ordered on the Continued from Page 1 SILVER first day of 2021. Dishes such ` 72, 900 (1kg) While online Yoga, Zumba as Millet Khichdi, Multigrain According to Khammam ` 1500 and Pilates kept most people in Masala Dosa, Mexican Burrito District Medical Officer, India going through the pan- Bowl, Caesar Salad, Corn all these police personnel demic induced lockdown and Sandwich, along with Belgian will be carefully monitored CHICKEN remote working lifestyle, there Bites and Sugarfree Ice Cream till they take their next RATES `/KG is another fitness habit, which made for the maximum dose. has gained prominence. orders. We will correct the Dressed/With Skin `128 Swiggy's recently launched While Bengaluru crowned mistake: DMHO Without Skin `145 Health Hub, shows that eating as the city with the maximum Khammam District Broiler at Farm `88 healthy meals is now in vogue orders for healthy food in the Medical Officer Dr Malathi in the country especially with country. A look at city-wise said: "We have identified new year resolutions. preferences for health meals the mistake and will see to EGG Health Hub, a first-of-its- verified by certified nutrition- per cent jump between shows that Hyderabad ordered it that there is no health RATES `/100 kind dedicated healthy food ists, Health Hub is currently December 2020 and January the most Barbeque Grilled problem for those who have discovery destination on the live in Mumbai, Delhi, 2021, clearly indicating a Salads, Protein Guacamole been vaccinated". She con- HYDERABAD 405 Swiggy app that offers over Hyderabad, and Bengaluru resolve to start the year on a Bowls and healthy breakfasts. ceded that only Covaxin VISAKHAPATNAM 395 90,000 healthy dishes tells an with plans to expand to other healthy note. While most Mumbaikars went for Burrito was administered through- interesting story about how major cities through the year. binged-on Biryani and Pizza's Bowls, Caesar Salads, out the district. The indent VIJAYAWADA 410 Indians preferred to eat healthy According to the study, on New Year's Eve, Swiggy Homestyle North Indian in the records would be RETAIL PRICE `4.05 in January 2021. Curated and healthy food orders saw a 20 witnessed a rise in healthy Khichdis and combos. changed, she said. (IN VISAKHAPATNAM)

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Ten jailed for 70% road accident victims drunk driving Sharpshooters to cull wild in Cyberabad boars free of cost in T’gana are motorists, pedestrians PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD There have been spate of Telangana State Forest PNS n HYDERABAD drunk driving accidents in Department has identified 30 the posh Cyberabad limits of rifle shooters for culling of wild As many as 70 per cent of road Hyderabad city of late. pigs in Telangana. This list has accident victims are motorists In view of increasing road been circulated to all the offi- and pedestrians, with many of accidents, due to reckless dr- cials of Agriculture, Forests, the cases being related to not iving by drunk drivers, massive Horticulture, and Panchayat following lane discipline by checkings have been started in Raj Departments of the States. motorcyclists. Cyberabad area. Some of the members from According to SM Vijay As many as 10 persons were the panel of shooters met the Kumar, Deputy Commissioner jailed for drunk driving apart forest officials in Aranya of Police (traffic), Cyberabad, from imposition of penalty by Bhavan and voiced their con- "Bikers do not wear high qual- Cyberabad Traffic Police on cern over the issue of demand ity helmets. Few of them ride Thursday. The driving licens- of money for culling of wild do not except any remunera- wild boar that they bring down rashly in heavy traffic and ride es of all the perso-ns indulged pigs. In a written letter tion from the government. towards ammunition cost and very close to heavy vehicles. in DD are being sent to the addressed to the Principal They reiterated that they other expenses. They also enter the highway concerned RTOs for suspen- Chief Conservator of Forests & were willing to take up the Pervaram Santaji, the sharp- without proper observation," sion.As many as 56 cases were Chief Wildlife Warden, culling operation as volun- shooter who is in Sangareddy he stated during a road safety booked in Shamshabad traffic Telangana they have reiterated tary service to the farmers in district to carry out culling virtual meet that was jointly police and 25 cases were dis- that they were ready to take up Telangana State as per the operation at Potulboguda vil- organised by the Society for posed in Shadnagar traffic the culling of wild pigs free of provisions of the government lage in Vatpally Mandal, told Cyberabad Security Council police station. cost and if possible, within 48 order and based on the pro- that each bullet costs them Rs and Cyberabad Police. Four persons are impris- hours as and when requested ceedings issued by the 200. “Since we need to travel To counter the increase in With the help of CCTV paths, foot over bridges, road first state in the country to ini- oned for three days, three by the Gram Panchayat Principal Chief Conservator of from Hyderabad to villages to numbers of accidents in the footage, the police are taking cross markings, sign boards, tiate this. persons are imposed for six Sarpanch. The shooters Forests & Chief Wildlife carry out the culling opera- city, Vijay Kumar stated, "The action on riders taking part in etc. About 14 new foot over The Integrated Traffic days, one person is impris- informed the forest officials Warden, Telangana and tions, we request the govern- Cyberabad Traffic Police has midnight races, by booking bridges and 31 exclusive pedes- Management System (ITMS) oned for 15 days, one person that they were not party to the towards this they handed over ment to pay Rs 200 towards set up seven check posts with cases against them and confis- trian road crossings are under project which is being imple- is imprisoned for 20 days and decision wherein certain shoot- signed letter as well. bullet cost, and Rs 400 towards dedicated teams working cating their license. process. mented by L&T has many ana- one person is imprisoned for er has requested money for It may be remembered here other incidental expenditure round the clock, whose work The Cyberabad Traffic Police The traffic police are in the lytics and AI based projects. It four days by the court. culling of wild pigs in farmer's that a member of the panel of including travel expenses. We will be not to allow any two- is also coordinating with the forefront of leveraging digital is a digital platform that helps Cyberabad traffic police fields. They also informed that 30 sharpshooters selected for are not seeking remuneration, wheeler to ride without wear- GHMC for the safety of the technology. The best example the police minimize the man- has urged to exhibit self- dis- they will bear the cost of culling wild boars in Telangana but we need to bear the ing proper helmets by both the pedestrians by setting up mul- is contactless and cashless e- ual efforts and bring down the cipline and responsibility ammunition, travel to the site has urged the State govern- expenses from our pocket," he rider and the pillion rider." tiple constructions of foot challans and Telangana is the violations. while driving on roads. of culling, by themselves and ment to pay Rs 600 for each said. Secure India Will marry off lovers on CITY LIGHTS is real tribute GHAC holds workshop to boost to 1971 war V Day, says Bajrang Dal agri exports from state by cargo heroes: Guv PNS n HYDERABAD As part of its yearly demand, n order to identify and discuss PNS n HYDERABAD the Bajrang Dal's state unit on opportunities Telangana has in The Valentine's Day which is Wednesday demanded the Iagri exports through air cargo, Governor Dr Tamilisai better known as the day of state government to put a ban GMR Hyd Air Cargo (GHAC), a Soundararajan on Thursday international love, attracts a lot on the upcoming Valentine's division of GMR Air Cargo and paid rich tributes to the mar- of organisations who find dif- Day celebrations on February Aerospace Engineering, organised tyrs of 1971 war on the occa- ferent ways and means to 14 of this month. The activists a workshop on 'Boosting Agri sion of 50th year celebrations harass the young couples cel- from the group released a Exports from Telangana by Air and commemoration of our ebrating their love on different poster on the issue in the city. Cargo' on Thursday. Telangana government has been actively taking country’s decisive victory SWARNIM VIJAY VARSH locations. Addressing media persons various initiatives to encourage export of agriculture and horticulture over Pakistan. On the eve of Valentine's on the occasion, staff convenor products with demand in the international market. It is also Participating as the chief Day, Bajrang Dal has warned of Bajrang Dal, Subash exploring the demand for irradiation facilities for export of mangoes. guest at the Swarnim Vijay As part of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ celebrations commemorating the youth to stay away from Chander, said that they would There are also plans to establish an Agri Export Processing Unit Varsh celebrations organised 50 years of the 1971 Indo-Pak war triumph, the HQ Telangana celebrating Valentine's Day in organise the burning of near Shamshabad. Dr B Janardhan Reddy, Agriculture Production by the Telangana and Andhra & Andhra Sub Area organised an event to display tanks, any form. Just like every year, Valentine's Day greeting cards Commissioner and Secretary to Government, CEO-GMR Hyderabad Sub-Area military unit at aircraft and guns at Veerula Sainik Smarak Parade Ground on this year also moral policing on February 12. International Airports Pradeep Panicker, Saurabh Kumar, CEO-GMR Parade Grounds, here, she Thursday. The Telangana and Andhra chapter of this event is of will take place on February 14, He said that they would Hyderabad Air Cargo and senior officials from Telangana customs, said that our war heroes 10 days. The ‘Victory Mashaal’ was accorded a grand reception where youth will be facing instead organise an 'Amar airlines and exporters, freight forwarders and other stakeholders showed the bravery, valour, at the War Memorial, Artillery Centre, Hyderabad, During its harassments on celebrating Jawan Diwas' programme on participated in the discussion and shared their views to realise the courage and sacrifice of high- last mile run, the Mashaal was carried by outstanding the occasion. Bajrang Dal the same day to pay tributes to vision of the Telangana government, and outline a strategy that would facilitate growth of agri exports from the state by air cargo. est form during the 1971 war. sportspersons being Arjuna/Dronacharya Awardees, NCC activists do not believe in cel- the martyrs of the country. The Governor stated that it cadets and schoolchildren. ebrating Valentine's Day, "We will also hold a rally on was our duty not to let go — SV Chary rather according to them it is evening of the Valentine's Day their sacrifices in vain and against the Indian culture. at Necklace Road to create IIT Hyd based startup PURE EV continue to build a strong, This is not the first time that awareness among the resi- secure, and prosperous India such warnings have been given dents of the city," Subash set to launch electric bike soon as a real tribute to the 1971 to the youngsters, even last added. IT Hyderabad (IIT-H) incubated war heroes. year the activists of this organ- He also warned that they startup PURE EV is all set to “India is marching towards isation assaulted and misbe- would also hold programmes Ilaunch its first electric motorcycle self-reliance in defence sector haved with the youth on cel- of performing forceful mar- - ETRYST 350. This flagship product by developing its own fight- ebrating Valentine's Day. riages to lovers if they were has been completely designed, er aircraft and missiles and In the past, the Bajrang Dal spotted with them on developed and manufactured in India our scientists are making activists caught many couples Valentine's Day. "Lovers' day is and represents a major leap in the India self-reliant in deference from public places on the V- also banned in Rome city," Indian electric vehicles sector. sector,” she said. day and attacked them. Chander claimed. The company will deploy 50 demo vehicles by end of March 2021 across India to make them available for test drives at specific outlets. ETRYST 350 is scheduled to hit the roads on August 15 this year at a price that would be economical in comparison with Telangana reports 146 Two killed as Skeletal remains of missing man conventional motorcycles in Indian markets with similar pickup and power. PURE EV will first launch the product in the metropolitan DCM hits car cities of Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune, which have the highest new Coronavirus cases sales numbers, after which it will expand to more outlets by the end on outskirts found in furniture shop after a yr of 2021. ETRYST 350 has been designed and developed at PURE PNS n HYDERABAD statewide in a span of 24 EV's technical and manufacturing centre in Hyderabad. It boasts a hours pushing the overall PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD top speed of 85 KMPH, delivering on par ride experience with most Telangana added 146 fresh recoveries thus far to 2,92,696 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) motorbikes. A single full charge cases of Covid until Wedne- constituting a recovery rate of Two persons were killed in a More than a year after a man will provide a range of 120 KM, till the battery has to be charged sday taking the Coronavirus 98.83 per cent while the road accident at Pedda went missing, his skeletal again. The vehicle is powered by a 3.5 KWH patented battery, caseload to 2,96,134 so far. National average was 97.2 per Amberpet at Hayathnagar remains were found in a shop developed by PURE EV. The state did not suffer any cent. early on Thursday. owned by a man who alleged- fresh Covid death in the last 24 The number of active cases According to the police, a ly murdered him over an extra- hours and the total death toll in the state presently stand at DCM vehicle going towards marital affair. remained 1,613 as on date. 1;825 including 765 individu- the Rajiv Gandhi The shocking incident came 4-day All India SBI Basketball The state's case fatality rate als in home or institutional International Airport road to light on Wednesday in was o.5r per cent as against the isolation, the bulletin said. rammed another DCM that Borabanda area of Hyderabad Tour concludes on grand note countrywide mortality rate of During the last 24 hours, was in front of it. The second when the furniture store locat- he All India State Bank of 1.4 per cent, according to a 29055 swab samples have been DCM crashed into a Toyota ed in a cellar was broken open India inter-circle basketball state health department bul- tested in the state to detect the Innova resulting in the death by the management commit- Ttournament 2020-21 letin on Thursday. contagious virus and out of of a person Kasinadula, the tee of a local temple as the concluded on a grand note at A total of 118 people have which the reports of 640 swab driver of the Innova, on the shopkeeper had not paid rent Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy recovered from Coronavirus samples are pending. spot and another person for a year. Indoor Stadium in Yousufguda. Chowdhary who was travel- Palash Paul, who was run- alerted police.On a complaint tions with Maity's wife. As After four days of intense ling in the first DCM. ning the store since 2017 in the by temple committee chairman Paul found him to be a hurdle competitions from February 8 to The incident happened property owned by the temple Yadaiah, a case of murder was in continuing the affair, he 11, 2021, a valedictory function around 2.30 am on the NH committee, had kept the shop registered at SR Nagar police allegedly murdered him. As he was held to felicitate players for 65 near Nalgonda Dharma- closed since January last year. station. Inspector K. Saidulu could not dispose the body, he their exemplary performance and zealous participation at the kanta near Peda Amberpet. When the temple committee said they arrested Paul and stuffed it into a box in his shop tournament. The closing ceremony was graced by Om Prakash On information, the police members broke open the store began interrogation. and locked it. Mishra, Chief General Manager, Hyderabad Circle as chief guest for reached the spot and with to reoccupy the property, a foul The victim was identified as The victim's wife had the event. The sport extravaganza saw teams from 13 circles across help of cranes, removed the smell emanated from a wood- Kamal Maity, who was known lodged a complaint with India participating with great fervour and enthusiasm bringing to vehicles and pulled out the en box. They were shocked to to Palash Paul. Both hailed Jubliee Hills police station on fore their sporting skills with an unimpeachable finesse. The games bodies, which were then find a highly decomposed from West Bengal. Paul January 11, 2020 that her hus- were well contested and saw the participants giving their best to shifted to the OGH mortuary. body in it. They immediately allegedly had extramarital rela- band is missing. showcase their talent & experience. The matches played had amply demonstrated as to how team spirit leads to the entire team performing successfully. The final was a treat to watch as the heroic efforts of star performers of national & international repute exhibited their talent, experience & skill. Om Prakash Mishra thanked Sports TMREIS students continue to show their sports skills Control Board, Corporate Centre, Mumbai for providing the opportunity to host the tournament and expressed delight at the PNS n HYDERABAD Mohsin Qureshi of TMR International Athletic Games at Minorities Welfare Ahmed wholehearted and joyous participation of players from different Junior College bagged bronze Colombo, Srilanka. He also Nadeem Master Mohsin circles which was held after a long break, owing to the pandemic. As part of the vigorous effort medal at the on-going 36th secured Silver Medal in 5th Qureshi for his achievement. of Telangana Minorities National Junior Athletics Inter Society Sports League B Shafiullah, Secretary Residential Educational Championship held in 2020. He was groomed under TMREIS expressed his best Institutions Society (TMREIS) Guwahati in shot-put. Dronacharya Awardee N wishes Master Mohsin Qureshi for bringing all out develop- Mohsin Qureshi, the son of Ramesh at TMREIS Sports and urged him to earn good ment in students to made a meat seller said, "I am very Academy. name for TMREIS and for them excel in the field of happy as I made glory at Master Mohsin Qureshi will Telangana State and to become Education and Sports, it is National level. Due to Covid be further groomed to repre- role model for other TMR stu- ensuring that students of pandemic, I had to face tough sent India to participate more dents to follow his footsteps. Sports Academy who are from time, but I never looked back. in National and International The achievement of Mohsin economically weaker sections I did not stop my practice and Championships. Qureshi is one more chapter in get a good diet and training. have struggled hard every day Minister for Minority the success stories of Telangana It is also to ensure fitness and today that dedication and Welfare Koppula Eshwar, pres- Minorities Residential andendurance among stu- hard work has paid off." TMREIS in the year 2016. bagged gold medal in 4th ident of TMREIS AK Khan and Educational Institutions dents. Mohsin Qureshi joined Earlier, in the year 2018 he Students Olympic Association Secretary to Government, Society. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 hyderabad 04

GHMC MAYOR POLLS ELECTION OF GADWALA VIJAYALAXMI AS MAYOR TRS struck secret deal with MIM: BJP Is KCR wooing Munnuru n The TRS steering would be PNS n HYDERABAD in the hands of the MIM in Kapu leaders to check Sanjay? the GHMC, alleged BJP Tacit understanding between the TRS and the MIM came to State unit chief Bandi PNS n HYDERABAD the fore yet again with the latter Sanjay Kumar support to the TRS in the n BJP MLA Raja Singh said The selection of Gadwala GHMC Mayor and Deputy the TRS deceived the Vijayalaxmi as the new Mayor Mayor elections held on of GHMC surprised the TRS Thursday, alleged BJP State unit people by telling lies and leaders and newly-elected cor- chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar. took the support of the porators as once again Chief He reminded that his state- MIM for the Mayor Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao ment during the GHMC polls election has given a chance to a corpo- has proved correct. He opined BJP leader Vijayashanthi BJP MP D Arvind BJP MLA Raja Singh n rator from Munnuru Kapu that the TRS would have won a The secret agreement community though there are few seats in case the TRS and the between KCR and MIM’s many corporators elected from MIM contested GHMC elections conspiracy to loot the MLA Raja Singh alleged the TRS MIM’s chief Asaduddin Owaisi chief Asaduddin Owaisi the Reddy community. Gadwala Vijayalaxmi Bandi sanjay without understanding. Bhagyanagar, he criticised stating deceived the people telling lies came to light with the Mayor's came to light with the Many expected that the The TRS steering certainly that the BJP will protect its cor- and took the support of the MIM election. Exuding confidence Mayor's post will be given to a Mayor election, lamented n would be in the hands of the porators. Sanjay made it clear that for the Mayor election. over the victory of the BJP in Nizamabad MP Reddy candidate. Several cor- Many expected that the Mayor post will be given to a Reddy MIM in the GHMC, he opined they will pull the TRS and MIM Why the MIM, which stated graduate MLC elections and Dharmapuri Arvind porators from the Reddy com- candidate. Several corporators from the Reddy community alleging that both the parties were to the streets if they indulged in that it will field its candidates for Nagarjunasagar bypoll, Arvind munity (like Sindhu Adarsh (like Sindhu Adarsh Reddy, Manne Kavitha Reddy, P Vijaya indulged in campaign shameless- corruption and encroachment of the Mayor and the Deputy alleged that KCR is an anthill of n Vijayashanthi said that the Reddy, Manne Kavitha Reddy, Reddy, Mothe Srilatha Reddy and others) approached the ly during the GHMC elections lands in GHMC limits. He said Mayor elections, backtracked, corruption. TRS and the MIM are P Vijaya Reddy, Mothe Srilatha Chief Minister and TRS working president and IT Minister KT that they are separate. that the people of the State and supported the TRS now, he Vijayashanthi said that what Siamese and they proved Reddy and others) approached Rama Rao He opined that both the par- would not tolerate the TRS’ questioned? she predicted happened in the it in GHMC Mayor polls the Chief Minister and TRS ties would have allied openly if cheap politics anymore and ready Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Mayor and Deputy Mayor elec- working president and IT n However, party Chief KCR picked TRS secretary general they wanted to do ethical politics. to give a shock treatment when- Arvind alleged that the secret tions. She alleged that the TRS they proved it in GHMC Mayor Minister KT Rama Rao. K Keshava Rao’s (Munnuru Kapu) daughter and Banjara Both the parties are hatching a ever they get an opportunity. BJP agreement between KCR and and the MIM is Siamese and polls. However, the party Chief KCR Hills corporator Gadwala Vijayalaxmi, though she married a has given an opportunity to Reddy TRS secretary general K CAPSULE Keshava Rao’s (Munnuru Kapu) day the Mayor election was impression that even the TRS is 1150 gramin daughter and Banjara Hills held. also giving top priority to ‘Make arrangements ‘Mayor needs to rise above politics’ corporator Gadwala The discussion is going on in Munnuru Kapus and BCs dak sevaks to Vijayalaxmi, though she mar- the state that the selection of assuming that many Munnuru for Vasantha K VENKATESHWARLU Speaking to The Pioneer, ried a Reddy. corporator from Munnuru Kapus are inclining towards the n HYDERABAD AICC official spokesperson It is learnt that KTR, too, bat- Kapu community by the TRS BJP after Bandi Sanjay was Panchami' Dasoju Sravan said that the be recruited ted for the candidature of a cor- happened only keeping BJP appointed the Telangana BJP The GHMC Mayor post has Mayor should work like the first PNS n HYDERABAD porator from the Reddy com- chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar in chief. PNS n NIRMAL lost its sheen for the past sev- citizen of Hyderabad and not like munity for Mayoral post, how- view. Bandi Sanjay Kumar is Munnuru Kapus are in large eral years. Whatever the rea- a puppet in the hands of the gov- Telangana Circle of the postal ever, KCR has given a big sur- from the Munnuru Kapu com- numbers in Telangana State and Collector Musharraf Ali sons might be, but the leaders ernment. BJP senior leader N department on Thursday prise to the party leaders and munity and became a headache are active in politics and they will Faruqui asked the authorities and other people are expect- Indrasena Reddy said that the issued a notification to recruit opponent parties, too, by giving for the TRS after becoming give a tough competition to any concerned on Thursday to ing more from the newly then Congress government had 1150 gramin dak sevaks on an a chance to Vijayalaxmi. Telangana BJP chief. Even community if they unite like the make the required elected Mayor to bring back started reducing the powers of ad hoc basis. Many assumed that the Chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar defeated Velama community. As of now, arrangements for Vasantha the lost glory to the post. Mayor and it reached now to its The gramin dak sevaks will Minister may not give a chance TRS candidate Boinpally Vinod Munnuru Kapus are not united. Panchami festivities at the In the past particularly during peak. The new Mayor has to Dasoju Sravan work in the rural areas where to Munnuru Kapu corporator Kumar, who is from the Velama However, Munnuru Kapus will ancient Sri Jnana Saraswathi direct elections, the Mayor has work with proper plans regard- there is no access to post- as former GHMC Mayor community, in MP elections become a strong political force Devathanam of Basar from great importance as the person ing policies and budget, he said. offices. Bonthu Rammohan was from from Karimnagar, which is the if they are united, he opined. The February 14 to 16. sitting in the seat is considered Mass Communication and Those who are appointed the same community. Even bastion of the Velamas. Chief Minister succeeded in Addressing a review meeting as the first citizen of Hyderabad, Journalism head Prof Stevenson, branch post master are entitled party leaders stated that the One of the TRS leaders stat- attracting the Reddy communi- with officials of the temple however, it had lost its sheen said: “The new Mayor should to receive Rs 14,500 if they TRS working president didn’t ed that selection of Vijayalaxmi ty by giving their leaders top pri- and other departments here, after indirect elections. work towards transforming the work for five hours and Rs look happy on Thursday on the will help the TRS to give an ority in the party, he reminded. Faruqui instructed the Everybody used to accord top city into a global city. As the first 12,000 per month if they work executive officer of the temple priority in terms of protocol and citizen of Hyderabad, she should for only four hours a day. The Vinod and others to make development of the city. rise above partisan politics and salary of assistant branch post elaborate arrangements for However, the Mayor's position address the concerns of the master/gramin dak sevak is at Sharmila to the devotees and ensure has become a political position lowest denominators. She Rs 12,000 if they work for five Workers backbone of party:Eatala smooth conduct of the losing its honour year after year should be above the corruption hours a day and will receive at meet Khammam PNS n KARIMNAGAR least one lakh members in the festivities with strict where the Hyderabad city is and ensure speedy redressal of Rs 10,000 a month if they party during the membership implementation of Covid-19 spreading leaps and bounds. people's grievances.” N Indrasena Reddy work for four hours. The backbone of any party is drive in the Huzurabad con- pandemic guidelines. He told district leaders its party activist, as per the stituency and the party work- the authorities to create PNS n HYDERABAD orders issued by Chief ers must strive hard to fulfil it. drinking water, lighting and Minister K Chandrashekar After giving a membership medical facilities at the shrine. YS Sharmila is set to hold Rao, the party workers must to a person, he said it is the Minister enquires about ‘Jaipur foot’ in Rajasthan Atmeeya Sammelan with YSR complete the membership TRS in the country, which Govt to construct fans belonging to Khammam drive within 15 days, stood by the party PNS n JAGTIAL Jaipur. Inspired by the teachings Telangana Chief Minister K district on February 20. YSR has appealed Health workers. While hotel at of Lord Mahavira, the non-prof- Chandrasekhar Rao is taking a good number of fans and fol- Minister Etela enrolling the people Chief Minister K Chandra sekhar it organisation was founded in necessary steps for enhancing the lowers in the district if the Rajender on as members, the Madikonda IT Park Rai is according priority to the 1975, which provides free pros- self-respect of the physically chal- YSRCP winning an MP seat and Thursday. party leaders should safety and welfare of physically thetic limbs to the physically chal- lenged, their security and welfare. three Assembly seats in the dis- The minister not make any mis- PNS n WARANGAL RURAL challenged, said Minister for lenged. The minister and a team “We are providing a pension of trict was any indication. attended the takes, as if they face Scheduled Castes Development, of officials examined the manu- Rs 3,016 per month like nowhere Sharmila is going to tread Huzurabad constituen- any problems in the Stressing on the need for a Minority and Physically facture and performance of pros- else in the country. We are pro- carefully in enrolling the people. cy TRS party meeting held in future, the mistake, which three-star hotel near Challenged Welfare Koppula theses.The minister met the man- viding tricycles, wheelchairs, lap- Youth and freshers would receive Jammikunta of Karimnagar was made during the member- Madikonda IT Park under Eshwar. agers and enquired about the tops, hearing aids and 4G smart- priority. Her party name is district on Thursday. ship drive, will not help them. Greater Warangal Municipal The minister on Thursday organisation's aspirations and phones worth Rs 90,000 free of Minority and Physically Challenged Welfare tipped to be YSRTP. She is going Speaking on the occasion, If anyone takes active mem- Corporation (GWMC) limits, Koppula Eshwar interacting with an official at the visited the Bhagwan Mahaveer ongoing service. Speaking on the cost to physically challenged,” the Bhagwan Mahaveer Vikalang Sahayata Samithi to announce her party name Eatala Rajendar said that he bership, they will be given a Minister for Panchayat Raj and Vikalang Sahayata Samithi in occasion, the minister said that minister stated. on Thursday where 'Jaipur foot' being made in March. kept a target of enrolling at special identity card. Rural Development Errabelli Dayakar Rao has directed the officials concerned to identify CONSTRUCTION OF POLAVARAM SPILLWAY PILLARS 10 acres of land for the hotel. He also directed the officials to People’s welfare is govt’s complete the land acquisition process for construction of MEIL reaches yet another milestone Inner Ring Road (IRR) and Outer Ring Road (ORR) at the priority, says Challa PNS n HYDERABAD n Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy Bridge slab works on spillway pillars are project concrete works on November 21, earliest and complete the and the ministers are reviewing the nearing completion. 2019. The spillway bridge slab length is works within the deadline PNS n WARANGAL RURAL party secretary Mettu The Polavaram project, the lifeline of progress of the project regularly and Satish Babu Angara, General 1,128 metres, and 1,095 metres have without compromising on Srinivas were present at the Andhra Pradesh, has reached yet anoth- directing the authorities concerned Manager, MEIL, said, "We are happy to already been completed. Out of 192 gird- quality. Addressing officials at The TRS will protect every party meeting here on er milestone with the completion of spill- announce the completion of 52 pillars ers to be placed on the spillway pillars, a review meeting on the to complete the works at a brisk activist, who works for the Thursday. way pillars construction on Thursday. pace construction work. We also construct the the MEIL already installed 188 girders development of Warangal city strengthening of the party, The Chief Minister is With this, the dream of the people will second pillar to a height of 52 metres as on the pillars. Only four girders are to at his camp office in asserted Parkal MLA Challa moving ahead with the aim be realised soon. The government was ject. The spillway, which is useful to soon as the design required for the be placed on the pillars. Hanamakonda on Thursday, Dharma Reddy. The TRS of public welfare as the main keen on completing the project in the release the floodwaters, requires the con- installation of the fish ladder was The Megha Engineering has complet- Dayakar Rao directed the was emerged as the undis- agenda. The people of the stipulated time. Chief Minister YS struction of 52-metre-high pillars. The approved. This completes the construc- ed the spillway works less than four officials to undertake flood puted party in the State State are living happily Jaganmohan Reddy and the ministers construction of 'Fish Ladder' in the sec- tion of 52 pillars on the Polavaram pro- months of record time. The spillway relief works worth Rs 100 under the leadership of party under his rule. The govern- are reviewing the progress of the project ond block of the spillway delayed the ject spillway. The project was delayed bridge slab concreting works were crore by completing the president and Chief Minister ment is credited with deliv- regularly and directing the authorities construction of the second pillar due to due to heavy rains, floods and COVID- launched on September 9, 2020. In July tendering process. The bio- K Chandrasekhar Rao. ering the fruits directly to concerned to complete the works at a a delay in approvals for its designs. 19. In these challenging conditions 2020, it began installing girders on spill- mining works at the dumping Former Telangana State the beneficiaries, he said. He brisk pace. With the approval of all the designs also, we can complete the works as per way pillars. In all, 45 slabs have been yard at Madikonda (Rampur) Agros chairman alleged that the Opposition The Megha Engineering and recently, the MEIL has completed the the schedule. We are confident of reach- completed on the spillway bridge and the at a cost of Rs 36 crore should Lingampally Kishan Rao was indulging in mud-sling- Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) is work- construction of all the pillars to a slab ing the goal." remaining three slabs are ready to be also be started, he said. and Telangana State TRS ing for their political gain. ing on three shifts to complete the pro- level of an average height of 52 metres. The MEIL has begun the Polavaram completed in a short time. MLAs pay obeisance to Durga Bhavani at Edupayala Jatara IMPLEMENTATION OF DOLE

PNS n MEDAK n It is believed that taking a holy dip in Yedupayala, Warangal YC chief Devotees offered prayers to a tributary of Manjira, on Goddess Vanadurga Bhavani Magha Amavasya is to mark the Maghama sacred. warns of laying Amavasya at the famous Edupayala shrine on the banks n Medak MLA recalled of the River Manjira. Medak that Chief Minister K MLA Padma Devender Reddy Chandrasekhar Rao had siege to Assembly and Narsapur MLA Madan recently sanctioned Rs Reddy performed pujas and 12.31 crore for the PNS n WARANGAL RURAL rituals on the occasion on construction of CC road Thursday. from Potam Shetty Palli Warangal Rural District Youth Earlier, temple priests wel- to Edupayala. The road Congress president Koyada comed the MLAs with temple will be completed ahead Srinivas warned of laying siege honours. Temple executive of Maha Shivaratri Jatara to the Assembly if Chief officer Sara Srinivas felicitat- Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao ed the MLAs with shawls. n Devotees from across did not implement the unem- Speaking on the occasion, the Medak district, ployment dole immediately. Padma Devender Reddy said including Hyderabad, The Chief Minister had Warangal Rural District Youth that everything will be fine if A large number of devotees throng Devotees taking a holy dip in the Edupayala, Medak MLA Padma Devender Reddy offers neighbouring States of failed to implement the Congress president Koyada Srinivas one takes a holy dip in the Edupayala Jatara in Medak on Thursday the tributary of the River Manjira silk robes to Goddess Bhavani promises he had made in the addressing a meeting in Warangal on Maharashtra and Thursday river on Magha Amavasya Karnataka, came in large election manifesto, he said. He Parva. numbers to pay reminded that he had It is believed that taking a convention centre, construc- Potam Shetty Palli to development of the temple in Karnataka, came in large num- promised to render justice to the new farm laws, as they will holy dip in Yedupayala, a trib- tion of CC roads is underway. Edupayala. The road will be coordination with MLA bers to pay obeisance to obeisance to Goddess the youth by providing jobs to not benefit the farmers. utary of Manjira, on Magha She recalled that Chief completed ahead of Maha Madan Reddy. Goddess Bhavani. Police Bhavani. Police beefed them, but left the youth in the Youth Congress leader Amavasya is sacred. Minister K Chandrasekhar Shivaratri Jatara for the conve- Devotees from across the beefed up security to prevent up security to prevent lurch by not issuing recruit- Gundala Kranti, general secretary Vanadurga Mata temple is Rao had recently sanctioned nience of devotees. Medak district, including any untoward incident on the any untoward incident ment notifications. Further Anil Yadav, Raj Kumar, Madhava being developed with special Rs 12.31 crore for the con- The Medak MLA said that Hyderabad, neighbouring temple premises and in sur- on the temple premises more, he demanded that the Reddy, SC Cell mandal president care. In addition to building a struction of CC road from she would take the lead in the States of Maharashtra and rounding areas. and in surrounding areas Central government repeal and others were present. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 nation 05 DISENGAGEMENT PROCESS IN EASTERN LADAKH Modi's ‘Vikas’ vs Mamata's China to move troops to ‘Finger 8’ ‘Vinash’ in WB polls: Shah

PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n COOCHBEHAR The Chinese military built several Under the India-China agree- Branding West Bengal Chief ment on the disengagement bunkers and other structures in the Minister Mamata Banerjee a process in eastern Ladakh, the areas between Finger 4 and 8 and had "failed administrator", Union Chinese army will pull back its Home Minister Amit Shah troops to east of Finger 8 areas blocked all Indian patrols beyond Thursday said the upcoming in the northern bank of Finger 4, triggering strong reaction assembly elections in the state Pangong lake, Defence from the Indian Army. will be a contest between Minister Rajnath Singh said in Narendra Modi's "development Parliament on Thursday, in model" and her "destruction what is seen as a significant "Patrolling will be resumed in the depth areas, adding model". He said the BJP's step to dial down tensions in only when both sides reach an Indian armed forces too had 'Parivartan Yatra' is not for the key face-off site. agreement in diplomatic and made adequate and effective changing a chief minister, MLA Reciprocally, the defence military talks that would be counter deployments to ensure or minister but ending infiltra- minister said, Indian troops held subsequently.The imple- that India's security interests tion and transforming West Claiming that infiltration into Coochbehar will be based at their perma- mentation of this agreement were fully protected Bengal's condition. Mamata Banerjee district, which shares border nent location at Dhan Singh started yesterday in the North "I am proud to say that our Addressing a rally in this with Bangladesh, has caused Thapa post near Finger 3 areas. and South Bank of the Pangong armed Forces have responded North Bengal town, he said the will not be the CM significant changes in its Singh's statement clearly Lake," he said. to the challenges posed by the yatra is also aimed at ending after May (by demography. implied that the areas between Singh said it was also agreed unilateral Chinese action and corruption patronised by "Bua- The upcoming assembly the Indian position in Finger 3 ate professor at the National Magar hill areas around the to hold the next meeting of have shown valour and courage Bhatija" combine. The BJP has when the polls polls, he said, will be a fight and Finger 8 will effectively Security Centre in Jawaharlal southern bank of the Pangong Senior Commanders of the on both South and North bank been accusing Banerjee and will get over), between the "Vikas (develop- become a no patrolling zone till Nehru University described as lake after the Chinese military two armies within 48 hours of Pangong Tso," he said. her nephew Abhishek, the Lok ment) model of the Narendra a resolution on future deploy- significant the announcement attempted to intimidate them after complete disengagement "Many strategically impor- Sabha MP from Diamond Shah said she too Modi government and Mamata ment is reached, defence that Chinese army will pull in the area. in Pangong lake areas to resolve tant points were identified Harbour, of "institutionalising would start Banerjee's Vinash (destruction) experts said. back troops to Finger 8 areas. "A similar action would be any remaining issues. and our troops positioned corruption". chanting "Jai Shri model". The Chinese military built "It is a significant develop- taken in the South bank area by In addition, the Chinese side themselves at those hill tops He also spoke about the He asserted the BJP will bag several bunkers and other ment. I think it will be a major both sides. These are mutual had mobilised a large number and at locations which were killing of BJP workers and Ram" by then more than 200 of the state's 294 structures in the areas between step in taking forward the and reciprocal steps and any of troops and armaments along very important from our point warned that the perpetrators seats."Mamata didi will lose Finger 4 and 8 and had blocked overall disengagement process structures that had been built the LAC as well as in the depth of view. It is because of this will be thrown behind bars. election even only on the issue all Indian patrols beyond though it came very by both sides since April 2020 areas. Our armed forces too had great bravery of our Armed Claiming that Mamata the transformation of Bengal. infiltration," he said. Finger 4, triggering strong late,"Behera told PTI. in both North and South bank made adequate and effective Forces in the face of harsh Banerjee will not be the Chief "You vote the BJP to power Referring to the January 23 reaction from the Indian Army. In his address in Rajya areas will be removed and the counter deployments in these adverse climatic conditions Minister after May (by when the in Bengal. Leave alone illegal incident, when Banerjee In the nine rounds of mili- Sabha, the defence minister landforms will be restored," the areas to ensure that India's that we maintained the edge," assembly elections will get over), immigrants, not even a bird declined to speak at an official tary talks, India was specifical- said similar action would be defence minister said. security interests were fully Singh said. Shah said she too would start from across the border will be event attended by Prime ly insisting on withdrawal of taken in the South bank of the He said it was also agreed to protected. He said the Armed Forces chanting "Jai Shri Ram" by allowed to enter the state," Minister Narendra Modi to Chinese troops from Finger 4 Pangong lake areas by both have a temporary moratorium In his address, Singh also proved yet again that territor- then. Shah said addressing a rally observe Netaji Subhas Chandra to Finger 8 on the North bank sides. on military activities by both presented a genesis of the ial integrity of India remains "This 'Parivartan Yatra' is not before flagging off the fourth of Bose's 125th birthday after 'Jai of Pangong Lake. The moun- Around five months ago, sides in the North bank of standoff and said the Chinese safe in their hands and their for changing a CM, MLA or a the five 'Parivartan Yatras' Shri Ram' chants greeted her, tain spurs in the area are Indian troops occupied a num- Pangong lake including side had mobilised a large grit and determination to safe- minister. It is for ending infiltra- planned by the BJP ahead of the Shah said her stand was aimed referred to as Fingers. ber of strategic heights in the patrolling to the traditional number of troops and arma- guard our borders is unwaver- tion, it is for ending violence and assembly polls. at appeasing a particular com- Dr Laxman Behera, associ- Mukhpari, Rechin La and areas. ments along the LAC as well as ing. building 'Sonar Bangla', it's for Shah claimed large-scale munity. INDIA CORNER U'khand Guv faces Amit Shah meets ire of trapped No peace if there's no status 2 CRPF jawans hurt in gun-battle tourists’ kin quo ante at LAC, says Rahul GCPA chief in Assam with Maoists in Jharkhand PNS n TAPOVAN PNS n CHIRANG and the neighbouring state. PNS n NEW DELHI the pact to defuse the tense mil- He also said that Shah has BOKARO (JHARKHAND): Two CRPF Uttarakhand Governor Baby itary face-off in eastern Ladakh Setting sights on assembly given assurance that a "pack- jawans have been seriously injured in a Rani Maurya had to face the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that severely strained the ties polls, Union Home Minister age" would be announced for gunfight with CPI (Maoist) cadre in ire of the families of those on Thursday said there will be no between the two Asian giants, Amit Shah on Thursday vis- the Koch-Rajbonghshis after Jharkhand's Bokaro district, police said trapped inside a tunnel at peace and tranquillity if there is Singh also assured the Upper ited the residence of Ananta state elections. on Thursday. The incident took place in Tapovan, when she visited the no status quo ante at the Line of House of Parliament that the Roy, the chief of Greater "All our pending demands Jhumra Pahad forest in Jageshwar Vihar site to take stock of the rescue Actual Control (LAC) with country has not conceded any- Coochbehar Peoples' were discussed at the meeting, police station area on Wednesday night, work. China. thing in the sustained talks with Association (GCPA), in and now I can only say that they said. Acting on a tip-off about the The families waiting for He also asked why the govern- China. India will not allow even Assam's Chirang district, and good days are ahead for the presence of a Maoist camp, a joint team of Jharkhand Police and over four days to be reunited ment is insulting the sacrifices of an inch of its territory to be taken reportedly discussed matters Koch-Rajbongshi communi- CRPF launched a combing operation in the area, a police officer said. with their closed ones broke Indian soldiers. by anyone, he said. related to the welfare of the ty," Roy said. Shah, who A force of around 50 Maoists opened fire on the security personnel down before the Governor, "No status quo ante = No The defence minister said the Koch-Rajbongshi communi- arrived in Guwahati on upon spotting them, sparking off a gun- battle during which CRPF seeking her intervention to peace and tranquility. Why is implementation of the pact will ty. Wednesday night, was accom- sepoys Satyendra Singh and Vishnu Singh received serious injuries, expedite the rescue opera- Government of India (GOI) "substantially restore" the situa- Roy, who calls himself a panied by BJP national gener- he said. tions at the tunnel, where 25- insulting the sacrifice of our have reached an agreement on tion to the one that existed prior descendant of the Coochbehar al secretary Kailash 35 people are trapped since the jawans and letting go of our ter- disengagement in the north and to the standoff which erupted on royal family in West Bengal, Vijayvargiya, North East Sunday avalanche in ritory?" he wrote on Twitter. south banks of the Pangong lake May 5 last year, adding that the told mediapersons that the Democratic Alliance (NEDA) Uttarakhand's Chamoli dis- The former Congress chief's in eastern Ladakh that mandates two sides have agreed that they Union home minister held convenor Himanta Biswa 3 cops attacked by drunken trict. Maurya asked them to be remarks came soon after both sides to cease forward should achieve complete disen- talks with him on the long- Sarma and Assam BJP presi- patient as relentless efforts Defence Minister Rajnath Singh deployment of troops in a gagement at the "earliest" and pending demands of his com- dent Ranjeet Dass during his youths harassing minor girls: SP were on to rescue those made a statement in the Rajya "phased, coordinated and verifi- abide fully by the bilateral agree- munity that has a substantial visit to Roy's residence at trapped inside the tunnel. Sabha, saying India and China able" manner. Sharing details of ments and protocols. population in lower Assam Chatipur here. SHAHJAHANPUR: Three policemen were injured in Kalan town near here when a group of inebriated youths allegedly harassing two minor girls attacked them as the cops intervened into the matter, an official said on Thursday. Shahjahanpur Superintendent of Police (Rural) Sanjiv Bajpai identified the injured policemen as Dense fog Priyanka takes holy dip in ‘India in forefront of global efforts sub-inspectors Pankaj Chaudhary and Govind Singh and Constable Amit Dubey of Kalan Township police station. Bajpai reported in Sangam on ‘Mauni Amavasya’ said the policemen had rushed to a Devi Jagran venue under their to forge decisive response to Covid’ police station area on a complaint by the girls' parents that the PNS n LUCKNOW visited the Anand Bhawan rowdy youths had beaten them up over their objection to the eastern UP where she interacted with PNS n NEW DELHI India's candidature for the harassment of their minor daughters. As the police team reached Congress general secretary children from an orphanage, non-permanent seat of the the site and sought to apprehend the drunken youths, they PNS n LUCKNOW Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on holding a girl in her lap. President Ram Nath Kovind UN Security Council for the attacked the police team as well with lathis, injuring all its three Thursday took a holy dip at She also offered flowers at on Thursday said India has term 2021-22, the statement members, the SP said. Isolated places in eastern the Sangam in Allahabad on the place where mortal been in the forefront in the said. Uttar Pradesh reported dense Mauni Amavasya and per- remains of her great grand- global efforts to forge a deci- “President Kovind said to very dense fog on formed a puja. father and India's first prime sive and coordinated response India has been at the forefront Thursday and day tempera- The Congress leader, who minister Pt Jawaharlal to COVID-19 to ensure collec- in the global efforts to forge a Left activists clash with tures rose in some divisions arrived here in the morning, Nehru were kept before tive health and economic well- decisive and coordinated across the state, the reached the Sangam, a con- being immersed in the being. response to the COVID-19 to police in Kolkata Meteorological department fluence of the Ganga, Sangam. Addressing an event, he Kingdom and the Argentine ensure our collective health office here said. Yamuna and mythical The Anand Bhawan had said under the government of Republic in a virtual ceremo- and economic well-being,” it KOLKATA: Left activists clashed with police in central Kolkata's While the day tempera- Sarswati river, for taking been the Nehru family's res- India's vaccine maitri initia- ny, according to a statement said. Esplanade area on Thursday afternoon as they tried to break barri- tures rose appreciably in the holy dip and participa- idence in the past but it has tive, highly affordable vac- issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan. In their comments, the cades on their way to state secretariat Nabanna, demanding jobs. Prayagraj and Moradabad tion in the puja, Congress now been converted into a cines made in India have Kovind conveyed his good envoys underlined the strong The march started in College Street but was stopped by police on divisions, there was no large media convener Lalan museum, showcasing India's already reached several coun- wishes to the envoys on their partnership that their coun- SN Banerjee Road in the Esplanade area. As the Left activists tried change in the remaining divi- Kumar said. Independence movement. tries, re-enforcing its reputa- appointment. tries have with India and con- to head further by breaking the heavy metal barricades, police sions, it said. Priyanka was accompanied Priyanka Gandhi, who tion as the “pharmacy of the He said India enjoys warm veyed the commitment of charged water cannon.Amid slogans against the Mamata Banerjee It was appreciably above by her daughter and was in Saharanpur on world”. and friendly relations with all their leaderships to strength- government, the Left-wing youths and students tried to climb up normal in Agra, Moradabad Congress MLA Aradhana Wednesday to address a The president accepted cre- these five countries and these en relations with India. the barricades, following which police began a baton-charge and and Meerut divisions, above Misra, party sources said. farmers' rally, has lately been dentials from ties were deeply rooted in a The envoys also lauded also fired tear-gas shells. Left leaders claimed that several activists normal in Jhansi division, While returning from the making efforts to revive the Ambassador/High common vision of peace and India's efforts in providing were injured in the police action. below normal in Gorakhpur Sangam, she was seen assist- party's support base in Uttar Commissioner from the prosperity. COVID-19 vaccines to the division, and normal in the ing a boatman in rowing. Pradesh before the assembly Republic of El Salvador, Kovind also thanked their international community, the rest. The Congress leader also elections next year. Panama, Tunisia, the United governments for supporting statement said. UP: Woman's body found Koo crosses 3 m, popularity surges amid Twitter row BFC issues notification PNS n NEW DELHI "We had two million users executive TV Mohandas Pai -- ed. by roadside with about 1.5 million active had raised USD 4.1 million in The duo had launched online to filmmakers Koo has in the last few weeks users. Now, we have now series A funding from Accel, vernacular question and answer PNS n BULANDSHAHR seen a massive surge in user crossed 3 million-mark," Koo Kalaari Capital, Blume Ventures platform Vokal in 2017. PNS n MUMBAI Rules 1983 that the title, cast- base as Union Ministers and co-founder Mayank Bidawataka and Dream Incubator, and That said, Koo's platform ings and credits shall be dis- A 35-year-old woman was government departments have told PTI. 3one4 Capital. It was also one has a similar look and feel to The Central Board of Film played in the language of the found dead by the roadside endorsed the homegrown Twitter has 17.5 million users of the winners of the Twitter, including the user inter- Certification (CBFC) has dialogues in the film, and the near Bagrai Khurd village here microblogging platform amid a and is ardently used by Prime Aatmanirbhar Innovation face. When it comes to the logo, called upon filmmakers to same may be displayed in any on Thursday in a suspected spat with Twitter. Minister Narendra Modi and Challenge introduced by the Koo has a yellow bird as its mas- display the title, casting and other language if so desired by case of murder, police said. From information technolo- his Cabinet ministers to com- government last year. cot while Twitter has blue- credits of a film in the lan- the Applicant," said CBFC Chief Yashoda, a native of Pyana gy ministry using Koo to broad- municate with the public. The company is also strong- coloured 'Larry' (inspired by guage of the movie that has Executive Office Ravinder Kalan village of the district, cast its stand on Twitter not fully Interestingly, Koo co-founder ly positioning the app as part of popular basketball player, Larry been applied for certification. Bhakar in a release, dated was living in Kailashpuri area complying with its order to take Aprameya Radhakrishna took India's self-reliant journey, as it Bird) representing the brand. A This is a welcome step, espe- February 8. According to the under Khurja Dehat police sta- down inflammatory content to to Twitter to highlight the ris- rides on the growing senti- significant strength for Koo, cially in case of Hindi and notification, the applicant (film- tion limits, they added. Senior ministers, including Piyush ing popularity of the platform ments for indigenous products however, is allowing users to regional language films other makers/producers) can addi- SP Santosh Kumar Singh said Goyal, urging people to switch and tweeted, "Our systems are and services. post content in multiple Indian than those in south Indian tionally display the same in any the woman went to her friend's platform, these developments facing more load than ever. "Koo is an India registered languages. languages, where credits are other language, if they desire so. house on Wednesday. At the have led to a surge in the user- Thank you for placing your company with Indian founders. While ministers and gov- often presented in English, The CBFC is a statutory place, the friend's brother was base of the Indian rival. trust in us. Our team is work- supports multiple languages Raised earlier capital 2.5 years ernment departments have neglecting the spoken lan- film-certification body in the also present and Yashoda was Koo, which has startling sim- ing on overdrive to fix it". including Hindi, Telugu and ago. Latest funds for Bombinate been leveraging social media guage of the movie. Ministry of Information and last seen going out with him ilarities with Twitter, now has Koo, founded by Aprameya Bengali, among others. Technologies is led by a truly platforms like Twitter and "It is to bring to your notice Broadcasting of the for some work. A probe is over three million users. Radhakrishna and Mayank Radhakrishna had founded Indian investor 3one4 capital. Facebook, there have been calls that the Ministry of Government of India. It is underway and the man is Downloads of Koo app surged Bidawatka, was launched last online cab booking service Shunwei (single digit share- for homegrown platforms to Information and Broadcasting tasked with "regulating the absconding with a search 10-fold this week. Koo has a yel- year to allow users to express TaxiForSure that was later sold holder) which had invested in emerge in this space, and apps has issued a Notification for public exhibition of films under underway to catch hold of him low bird as its logo in contrast themselves and engage on the to Ola. Last week, Koo -- which our Vokal journey will be exit- like Koo could be likely bene- amending Rule 22 of the the provisions of the in the case, the SSP added. to the blue bird of Twitter. platform in Indian languages. It is backed by former Infosys ing fully," Radhakrishna tweet- ficiaries. Cinematograph (Certification) Cinematograph Act 1952." HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 06

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION A Koo-Koo here & there Indian calculus In the ongoing spat between Twitter and the SINGH Indian Government, can an alternative emerge? BHOPINDER s Twitter and its management, both global and local, confront the Indian Government, in Myanmar the American social network has taken a bizarre stand. It refuses to comply with Athe order in toto, arguing that it is against the law of the land, though it partially With the recent coup d'état in the neighbouring country, Indian acceded to it. Twitter, in a blog post, said it has not blocked accounts consisting of “news media entities, journalists, activists and politicians” as doing so “would violate their fun- security calculus does not get unduly upset, moral posturing aside damental right to free expression”. However, it reportedly blocked Rajya Sabha MP and een from the prism of val- Samajwadi Party leader Chaudhary Sukhram Singh Yadav’s account, in what is among ues and sovereign morali- the most high-profile blockings by the platform in the country so far. The microblogging ties, the tripping of democ- site earlier partially complied with the Government’s order to curb the spread of alleged racy by the Junta in MyanmarS should concern India. misinformation and inflammatory content around the Seen from the prism of realism, farmers’ protest. The orders could well be illegal, but realpolitik and practical leverages, that is for the courts rather than the Twitter manage- the change of governance in ment to decide. Standing up to the Government in a Myanmar really doesn’t matter. While this realisation may be country that is vital for your success is something morally untenable, lessons from that should be done with extreme trepidation, but history would remind India that Twitter executives apparently believe that they are fight- it has suffered more than gained ing the good fight. It is just that they could and should whenever it defined bilateral rela- tions on the basis of “moral” posi- have done it the proper way by moving the court but, tion, viz; formalising ties with well, lawyers are a lot more expensive than blog posts. Israel as late as in 1992. A more Even Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar nuanced approach of retaining Prasad said that global social media platforms, includ- “moral” positions is practised by democracies like the US, who ing Twitter, were “welcome to work, earn money in have no qualms in allying with India but they should follow the law and the Constitution”. autocratic Sheikhdoms in the And this set off a strange phenomenon, with several Ministries and Government-linked Middle East, whilst still posturing personalities migrating to ‘Koo’, a new platform, as talk, ironically on Twitter itself, of a for democratic reforms therein — basically, fronting “national inter- potential ban or some penal action against its management does the rounds. The world est” over enthusiasm for democ- interest”, which expanded into transition to democracy while and 2006, and a formal agree- is full of technology companies that tried to replicate the success of another; after all, copy- racy or liberality in other regimes. Indian diplomatese. In 2004, still holding key levers. Aung ment facilitating cross-border cat innovation is usually a surefire bet. Well, at least it used to be. Nowadays, a phenom- Whereas such overt romance Junta strongman Gen Than Hlaing visited India in 2017 access had been signed in 2010. enon known as the “network effect” kicks in, that is a large number of users on a plat- with ideological concerns led Shwe visited India and signed and confabulated extensively Myanmar is keen to focus its mil- India to publicly support the sup- an assurance that “Myanmar with its security establishment. itary attention and redeploy form attracts even more users. For example, even after the recent privacy brouhaha sur- posedly pro-democracy moor- would not permit its territory to By now, Indians had realised troops on its anti-insurgency rounding WhatsApp, which made several people install messaging apps Signal and Telegram, ings of Aung San Suu Kyi for be used by any hostile element the parallel and irreplaceable operations in the Northern and WhatsApp’s usage did not really take a hit. Convincing an entire user base to shift bag decades, much to the consterna- for harming Indian interests”. heft of the Myanmar Generals, Eastern borders with China, and baggage onto another platform is nigh impossible. Even after the ban on TikTok, no tion of Myanmar’s Junta who Even from a deeply hyphenat- concurrently with its civilian which hosts most of the anti- single app has yet been able to replace it. And there is the example of Mastodon, anoth- faced no such conundrum in ed Indo-Chinese perspective of Government. Since then, India Myanmar groups. However, dealing with China, alternative- one-upmanship, Than Shwe upped its military sales, invest- China’s stakes and investments er platform that experienced a popularity surge as Facebook and Twitter got occupied by ly. Importantly, even though the had expressed categorical sup- ments and engagements with in Myanmar remain unmatched Trump-supporting QAnon conspiracy theorists. Those of a particular political bent in India Junta had perennial suspicion of port to India’s candidature for THE VANITY AND Myanmar. Last year, India gave and, unlike India, it does not shy celebrated it and a newspaper magazine even put it on its cover. Today, Mastodon is just China meddling in its ethnic- permanent membership of the it a prized Kilo-class submarine away from taking an amoral another attempt at an alternative. This is not to put Koo down, one indeed wishes it suc- based insurgencies such as the UN Security Council. The mur- INEFFICACY OF that had been refitted, the first position in favour of Naypyidaw, United Wa State Army (as murs of Chinese “influence” INDIA’S MISPLACED ever supply of such a platform such as boycotting talks on the cess. But even prominent users of the platform have been complaining of its back-end opposed to harbouring any such notwithstanding, the Junta was from India to any country. The Rohingya issue in the Security technology. Now, what happens to Twitter in India is a completely different story. concern towards India) — the conversant with the Chinese “MORALITY” IN Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) Council. Yet, despite China’s “moral” intransigence expressed tact of keeping the kettle boil- FOREIGN POLICY acknowledged and reciprocat- continued beneficence, by India and, conversely, the ease ing along its restive borders with ed India’s overtures, in the full Myanmar remains sceptical of PICTALK of doing business with China Myanmar to have a constant WAS OBVIOUS know of its larger intent to Beijing’s game. India had come ensured the relative comfort of leverage in Naypyidaw. India WHEN SUU KYI checkmate China from making a long way in understanding the dealing with Beijing for the perceptibly harboured no such deeper inroads. Thereafter, a region’s fragility and in the mer- Junta. The vanity and inefficacy expansionist instincts. Soon the BARELY rare combined visit by the its of retaining the equation of India’s misplaced “morality” in Junta denied oxygen to multi- RECIPROCATED Indian Army chief and the with forces like the Junta. foreign policy was obvious when ple India-facing insurgent Foreign Secretary to Myanmar Additionally, the Indian Army Suu Kyi barely reciprocated groups along the 1600-km INDIA'S UNSTINTED was suggestive of the deliber- chief has tenured personally in India’s unstinted support to her, Indo-Myanmar border, a cru- SUPPORT TO HER, ate outreach, irrespective of the Myanmar as India’s Defence during her days in the cial step that aided the quelling brewing turf wars between the Attaché and therefore would be Opposition, as she was coldly of various North-eastern insur- DURING HER DAYS Myanmar Generals and the well versed with the local practical and transactional in per- gencies. Than Shwe returned to IN THE civilian Government. Now the dynamics and stakeholders. sisting with the China tilt as it India in 2010, reconfirming OPPOSITION, AS Tatmadaw has shed all pre- With the recent coup d’état in served her interests better vis-à- the “balance” achieved in Indian tences of running a parallel Myanmar, Indian security calcu- vis India, “morality” be damned. diplomacy to handle its own SHE WAS COLDLY show and ended the diarchy. lus does not get unduly upset, The “opening up” of the econ- interests along with ideological PRACTICAL AND Beyond the hoopla sur- moral posturing aside. omy in the early 1990s had a posturing seamlessly. rounding the 2015 surgical strike (The writer, a military spillover impact beyond the realm In 2011, Than Shwe passed TRANSACTIONAL. against insurgent groups based veteran, is a former Lt Governor of economics as it ushered in a on the Junta’s leadership to his in Myanmar, the clear under- of Andaman & Nicobar Islands governance culture of much- protégé Gen Min Aung Hlaing, standing with the Junta had and Puducherry. The views needed pragmatism and “self- who navigated the delicate resulted in similar strikes in 1995 expressed are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE Fishermen in Taunggyi protest against the military coup in Myanmar AP HATS OFF TO MODI, AZAD Deendayal Sir— This refers to the editorial ‘True Spirit'’ India should remain alert Upadhyaya used (February 11). The camaraderie between to say that only a Global cop Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leader process of disengagement and de-escalation but strong nation can of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha it will restart the stalled process in the most pro- contribute to the Biden talks tough to Myanmar’s military regime and Ghulam Nabi Azad is a complete rarity in tracted military standoffs between the nations world. This is the basic concept of the era of polarised polity. When mudsling- in decades that has resulted in the death of sev- an ‘Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) India today. China, hinting the US is firmly back in the saddle ing and verbal abuse have become the order eral soldiers on both sides.The standoff only cre- of the day in both Houses of Parliament, the ated tension at the borders and was a cause of Prime Minister ithin a few days of taking office, US President Joe Biden is trying to set things display of emotions and respect by both the concern for the Governments and the local peo- —Narendra Modi right with the world, if any of his actions in the last few days is anything to leaders is really in the spirit of goodwill. ple. go by. Biden has issued an executive order targeting Myanmar’s military This reminds us of the trust between Both Indian and Chinese sides should fur- It's important for W ther engage in talks to ensure that such clash- the central bank to regime with sanctions following a coup that ousted the democratically-elected Atal Bihari Vajpayee and PV Narasimha Rao. In 1994, Rao requested Vajpayee, a es or standoffs are avoided in future. However, maintain a “patient- ly accommodative Government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. “I again call on the Burmese military to imme- member of the Opposition at that time, to history stands testimony to the fact that China has always backstabbed India and broken bilat- monetary policy diately release democratic political leaders and activists including Aung San Suu Kyi lead the Indian delegation at a crucial UN stance” to boost and also Win Myint, the President,” Biden said. His order will keep the Generals from meeting in Geneva, where Vajpayee was eral commitments. the labour market recovery amid accessing $1 billion in assets held in the US and instrumental in India not getting placed t’s good news that the Indian and Chinese Indian troops should remain alert against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. under economic sanctions by the United frontline troops at the Line of Actual Control any Chinese misadventure. However, if every- specific targets of the sanctions will be identified Nations. We don’t have such trust now I(LAC) have started synchronised and organ- thing goes well it will be a success story for the US Federal Reserve Chair later this week. Biden made it clear that the sanc- between the ruling party leaders and ised disengagement at the South and the North Indian troops. The disengagement came after the —Jerome Powell tions are aimed at military leaders who directed the Opposition leaders. banks of Pangong Tso. With this, the nearly 10- US pressured China. America continues to sup- month-old stalemate between the Chinese and port direct dialogue and a peaceful resolution I am not very mar- coup, their business interests as well as close fam- We all wish to see more such bonhomie ketable in the sense and partnership among our leaders in Indian Forces at the LAC is expected to end. of the border disputes between India and China. ily members and that the US would impose addi- that I can’t run a future. The other leaders of Parliament and However, it is only the first step in the long CK Subramaniam | Mumbai tional measures along with its global allies if it came State Assemblies should take a leaf out of movie on my shoul- to that. Thankfully, the sanctions for now will not the above incident and change their behav- ders. If film doesn't iour against political parties and opponents; za from the Union Budget with Finance ing masks, sanitising hands and so on. work but if you are appreciated as affect the aid for healthcare programmes and civil Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing However, with the opening of economy, an actor, you keep getting work. society groups, which will spare increased hard- after all it is their behaviour which is going ` to last longer and not the power or posi- a grant of 300 crore for the celebrations. social distancing has gone for a toss. Actor ship to the beleaguered citizens. tion.The members of the Houses must The ambitious plans to boost fish pro- Those travelling by buses and other means —Mahie Gill Similarly, Biden made it clear to China and the utilise all important sessions for useful duction in the State are no doubt welcome. of public transport are now careless and not But considering the scientific methods maintaining “Do gaj ki doori”. This is very world that the US was firmly back in the seat as debates to find out amicable solutions to I thank CM pressing problems like the farm Acts, involved, it is equally important that these dangerous as COVID-19 has not been the global leader, a position that it had by and large grandiose plans do not alienate the tradi- defeated yet. Sonowal and Chinese aggression along the borders and Himanta Biswa tional fishermen and jeopardise their liveli- In many nations, it is returning in the relinquished during the Donald Trump regime which, in turn, had Beijing aspiring so on. Sarma Sir for my hoods. form of new strains against which the for the slot. Biden made it clear to President Xi Jinping that Big Brother would hence- V Nagendra Kumar | Hyderabad appointment as However, for a protest-ridden State that available vaccines are ineffective. It’s not DSP with Assam Police. The deci- forth take a tough line on human rights abuses in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, coer- Goa has turned into, it is also necessary that hard to imagine what will happen if even cion of Taiwan and assertive actions in the region. Though Xi put up resistance by DEVELOP GOA IN A SUSTAINABLE MANNER sion is a huge motivation for me. Sir —The Central Government seems to be people realise that a region cannot remain one such strain of the deadly virus starts Sprinter telling Biden that China’s policies were related to its sovereignty and that confronta- too generous towards the coastal State of bereft of development for long periods. to spread fast among our population. The —Hima Das tion between the two powers would be “a disaster”, he did call for the two sides Goa. It may be because Goa has fought the Moreover, considering the eco-sensitive Indian economy and the health of public pandemic in the right way. Union Fisheries nature of the region, it is pertinent to have will go spiralling down as never before. Mamata Didi gets to re-establish the mechanism to avoid misjudgments. This was a sane line for Beijing the Government envisage plans for sustain- Further, food delivery guys wear masks to take because the world, which is reeling under the socio-economic impact of Minister Giriraj Singh, during his visit to angry if someone Goa on Sunday, had announced the invest- able development in Goa. and hand gloves but these are dirty and chants “Jai Shri the COVID-19 pandemic, can hardly afford disruption of peace at a time when all ment of `400 crore to make the coastal State Pachu Menon | Goa unhygienic. Merely wearing a mask and Ram” in Bengal. If nations need to be working together for the good of humankind. Plus, with neigh- glove is not sufficient, we must keep them slogans of “Jai Shri a fisheries hub. But the poor fishermen are MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING doubtful whether they will be able to reap clean also. Ram” are not raised in India, will they bouring India taking on the mantle of the facilitator of global good in the midst of Sir — India has fought Novel Coronavirus Neha Singh | Guwahati the contagion, China, which has been blamed for unleashing the virus upon the world, its benefits. Further, Goa, which is in its dia- be raised in Pakistan? mond jubilee year of liberation from very bravely. The people have followed the can hardly be seen as being disruptionist. However, the fact remains that the US Portuguese rule, got an unexpected bonan- Government guidelines regarding COVID- Send your feedback to: Union Home Minister 19 and are still following the rules of wear- will always put its own interests first, and no one should ever forget that. [email protected] —Amit Shah HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN Govt must bridge the gap A FUTURE-READY RAILWAYS AHEAD in under-insured India SUBHASH C PANDEY Hopefully with fresh availability of funds and easing off of the contagion, projects will be completed soon When bare necessities are difficult to afford for many, buying insurance can’t be expected to be part of the people’s expense planning. The Govt must pay the bulk of the premium he three announcements regarding insurance in the Union Budget have majorly con- Ttributed to the post-Budget share market rally. First is the Government’s plan to allow up to 74 per RAM ACHARYA cent foreign equity in insurance companies against he Union Budget seems to have opened the floodgates of funds the existing 49 per cent. Second is privatisation of for the Railways which will enable it to complete 57 pending one public sector general insurance company and projects. Towards this end, the highest-ever capital expendi- the third pertains to the planned Initial Public T Offering (IPO) of the Life Insurance Corporation ture plan of `2,15,058 crore, comprising of `1,07,100 crore as (LIC). Insurance is risk management involving a budgetary support and the remaining from internal and extra bud- group of individuals who give away a part of their getary resources, was announced by the Finance Ministry. Out of earnings against a guaranteed return of a lump sum this, `40,932 crore has been allocated for new lines, a jump of financial support in case of any personal crisis. The over 56 per cent over last year; `5,263 crore is for traffic facili- success of such a scheme depends on how many in ties, which is a 156 per cent jump over last year; `26,116 crore the group are at high risk of actually facing the cri- is for doubling and `7,122 crore is earmarked for new Road Over sis. The bigger the group is, the more dispersed the risk is and more successful the scheme. Bridge and Road Under Bridges (ROBs/RUBs). ROBs/RUBs will During 2018-19, the Indian insurance industry see many level crossings, that are a source of avoidable accidents, covered 120.75 crore lives under personal accident being eliminated. Not only will this improve the Railways’ safety insurance. Of it, 94.71 crore were covered under LIFE INSURANCE record, they are vital for the convenience of the public and neces- Government-sponsored schemes like the ‘Pradhan PENETRATION IN sary in cities and other built-up areas where railway lines run through. Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana’, ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan THE COUNTRY IS Dhan Yojana’ and the Indian Railways Catering and 3.6 PER CENT OF Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC’s) travel insurance THE GDP, WAY plan. In addition, 2.07 crore health insurance poli- BELOW THE cies were issued covering 47.20 crore individuals with GLOBAL AVERAGE 75 per cent of them covered under Government- OF 7.13 PER CENT sponsored schemes. In 2017, a whopping 32.8 crore AND, IN CASE OF life insurance policies were in force so almost 75 per GENERAL At the end of March 2019, there 49 per cent foreign investment pro- insurance firms. As far as the IPO of cent of the Indian population has life insurance cover. were 70 insurance firms including 24 vided they remained “Indian-owned LIC is concerned, it has little to do The performance and potential of the insurance INSURANCE, life insurers, 27 general insurers, and controlled” and even in the lat- with insurance penetration and lack sector is assessed using twin indicators of ‘Insurance IT IS EVEN WORSE seven standalone health insurers and est Budget proposal, foreign owner- of capital among private insurers. Penetration’ that is a percentage of the insurance pre- AT 0.94 PER CENT 12 re-insurers including foreign rein- ship and control of Indian insurers The LIC has an excellent record mium to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and OF THE GDP, AS surers branches and Lloyds India, will be permitted with some safe- of service with claim its settlement ‘Insurance Density’ that is defined as the ratio of AGAINST WORLD eight in public and 62 in private sec- guards. For instance, a majority of the ratio being 97.79 per cent. On an insurance premium to population. In India, AVERAGE OF tor. Investments made by the insur- Board of directors and key manage- equity of `100 crore, the LIC earned This Budget will also ensure that the infrastructure of the Railways Insurance Penetration has steadily increased to 3.76 2.88 PER CENT. ance industry stood at `38,47,474 ment persons of the insurance com- a profit of `2688 crore and paid div- is “future ready” i.e fully geared up to accept and efficiently run per cent in 2019 from 2.71 per cent in 2001. In con- THIS IS NOT crore of which the share of life insur- pany must comprise of Indian resi- idends of `2661 crore in 2018-19. It private sector trains — if and when they become a reality — in trast, Insurance Penetration in Malaysia, Thailand SURPRISING ers was 91.83 per cent and the share dents and 50 per cent of the Board had outstanding investments of and China was 4.72, 4.99 and 4.30 per cent, respec- BECAUSE THE of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) must comprise of independent direc- `27,60,658 crore against which of addition to its own network of over 22,000 passenger and freight tively in 2019. As of 2019, life insurance penetration AVERAGE PER was 76.40 per cent. As financial lit- tors. Further, to ensure that sufficient course are the liabilities to policyhold- trains. All these 57 projects, at various stages of execution, are in India was 2.82 per cent, while non-life insurance CAPITA INCOME IS eracy spreads and digital technology capital is retained in the books, for- ers. So policyholders’ funds versus expected to be commissioned over the next 26 months, starting penetration was only 0.94 per cent whereas global- LOW AND AS MANY reduces the on-boarding cost of new eign-owned insurers will be required shareholders’ funds are intricately and with the new, 32-km-long Hansdiha-Godda line, the 29-km-long ly insurance penetration was 3.35 per cent for life AS 82 CRORE customers of insurance products, it to hold a specified percentage of the uncertainly mixed up. It is a very pre- Omalur-Mettur Dam patch doubling and the two-km-long Netravati- and 3.88 per cent for the non-life segment. PEOPLE HOLD should be possible to spread the profits as “general reserves.” cious company whose market value Mangalore section, all of which are to be commissioned this month. India is ranked 10th in life insurance and 15th RATION CARDS insurance network far and wide. As on March 31, 2019, the total once listed can at present be only a Among the major gauge conversion projects is the 170-km- in non-life insurance among the 88 countries for FOR GETTING FOOD Despite the dominance of the public FDI was `13,810 crore, that was matter of guesstimate. Some com- which data was compiled by Swiss Re. However, GRAIN AT sector, insurance penetration is low `8,328 crore short of the permissible mentators have put the value in the long Ahmedabad-Botad one, which will be converted from nar- India’s share in the global insurance market was only and, therefore, there is a need to bring FDI limit. Private sector insurers who range of over `10 lakh crore. The row gauge to broad. Initially estimated to cost `567 crore, it has SUBSIDISED 1.92 per cent during 2018. Global direct premiums RATES more competition, more efficiency attracted this FDI have mobilised Government has appointed actuari- been in the pipeline for a long time and is expected to be complet- surpassed the $5 trillion mark for the first time ever and more technology. insurance savings and invested more al firm Milliman Advisors for ascer- ed in March this year. Similarly, the 104-km-long Dhasa-Jetalsar in 2018, reaching $5,193 billion (which is 6.1 per cent Insurance is a capital-intensive than `9 lakh crore with Central and taining the embedded value of the gauge conversion is expected to be completed by May. The much- of the global GDP). Life insurance penetration in business and requires long-term State Governments and Indian com- LIC. The Government’s shareholding delayed 169-km-long Mansi-Saharsa gauge conversion, complet- the country is 3.6 per cent of the GDP, way below investment from promoters to ensure panies. They have not been allowed is likely to go down from 100 per cent ed by March next year will bring these neglected areas finally into the global average of 7.13 per cent and, in the case compliance with the Insurance to take this money out of India; a to 90 per cent and that can give about of general insurance, it is even worse at 0.94 per cent Regulatory and Development major concern the opponents of `1,00,000 crore by a conservative esti- the mainstream by connecting them to the vast all-India broad gauge of the GDP, as against the world average of 2.88 per Authority of India’s solvency require- FDI in insurance have always had. mate, a handsome premium, and also system. cent. This is not surprising because the average per ments (a prescribed asset-liability Several insurers have been a chance to retail investors to partic- While 306 km of the New Rewari-New Madar section of the capita income is low and as many as 82 crore peo- test). Indian insurers need addition- restricted from expanding as the 49 ipate in LIC’s growth story. It is a win- Western Dedicated Freight Corridor was inaugurated by the Prime ple hold ration cards for getting subsidised food al capital and technical know-how per cent foreign investment cap pre- win for the Government and the cap- Minister last month, the 127-km-long New Rewari-Dadri and 308- grain. Many more have been claimed to be added from foreign partners to scale up and vented foreign shareholder from ital market. km-long Palanpur-Makarpura sections are proposed to be com- to this list. Obviously, when bare necessities are dif- offer more sophisticated and innov- infusing capital due to the inability of The Government is likely to missioned by March next year, bringing export-import cargo between ficult to afford for a huge section of the population, ative products. That is the justifica- cash-strapped Indian Joint Ventures reserve 10 per cent shares in the IPO buying insurance can’t be expected to be part of the tion for allowing Foreign Direct (JV) partners to bring additional cap- for LIC policyholders. It would be the northern hinterland and the ports on the west coast, that much people’s expense planning in India. Of course, if the The writer is former Investment (FDI) in Indian insurance ital. The Reserve Bank of India is also desirable to reserve a large quota for closer. Government pays bulk of the premium, this segment Special Secretary, companies. The FDI cap on insurance seeking to cap banks’ investment in policyholders, retail investors and Electrification of the rail network has been Railway Minister of the population can be covered. This is indeed Ministry of Commerce companies was raised from 26 per insurance companies to 30 per cent individual taxpayers. It will also Piyush Goyal’s main directive to the top brass and towards that being done through schemes like the ‘Pradhan and Industry. cent to 49 per cent in March 2016. In to isolate them from risks emanating boost LIC’s business and valuation as The views expressed avowed objective another significant step will be taken through com- Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana’ and ‘Pradhan are personal. 2015, the Government permitted from non-core businesses. That also more policies are bought to qualify for pletion of the Ayodhya-Varanasi, Palanpur-Kandla Port-Mundra Port- Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana.’ Indian insurance firms to have up to restricts the availability of capital for IPO participation. Bhuj and Hospet-Hubli-Vasco electrification projects. All will be com- missioned by March next year. As usual, land acquisition has been one of the main causes POINTCOUNTERPOINT for delay in projects, added to which there has been the general slowdown in all construction and field work due to the COVID-19 ‘JAI SHRI RAM’ IS NOT A POLITICAL SLOGAN. IF MAMATA BANERJEE WAS HECKLED AT THE EVENT. pandemic. Hopefully with fresh availability of funds and a easing MAMATA BANERJEE IS A CITIZEN OF INDIA AND A WHY WAS PRIME MINISTER MODI SILENT WHEN A off of the contagion, stalled projects will be completed as sched- uled, making Indian Railways “future ready” to run the additional HINDU, WHAT IS HER PROBLEM IN CHANTING IT? WOMAN WAS BEING HECKLED? private trains safely and punctually. —BJP LEADER —TMC MP (The writer is former member, Railway Board. The views AGNIMITRA PAUL NUSRAT JAHAN expressed are personal.) Art and leadership are natural allies in the business world As art is a medium that relies on communication to deliver a message, indulging in it can facilitate collaboration to solve challenges in the workplace lbert Einstein famously long intermingled for persis- free-spirited right side of the challenges. Through their who include art in their lives, op the art of storytelling to said, “We cannot solve tence and growth. Since time brain that focuses on intuition, works, artists earn and enjoy a can incorporate the same attrib- entice audiences and ultimate- Aour problems with the immemorial, art has powered imagination and creativity. reputation for being risk-takers, utes in their professional deal- ly grow the business. same thinking we used when human thinking by providing Through art, which uses both known for using unorthodox ings as well. Such traits will go One of the biggest chal- we created them.” This holds inventive and stimulating ideas sides of the brain, leaders are techniques and styles. They a long way in enabling them to lenges any business leader faces true even today, given the high- in the business world. Across now able to think in an abstract are also known for being open observe even the minutest of is that of infusing passion, con- ly dynamic business environ- industries, the finest business manner and come up with cre- to different perspectives in their details and read between the gregating energies and stimulat- ment. As markets, competition SHRIVASTAVA leaders are known to be prac- ative solutions. works, making them natural lines, to deliver optimum results ing change among his teams to and technology have evolved, GUNJAN tical dreamers with a persuasive Indulging in art as a means leaders. These qualities, when within their areas of operations. work towards achieving their there has been a heightened point of view and clearly of self-expression can go a long incorporated in the corporate Being able to relay a new common goals. The role of art need for a transition from the defined ideas and purposes. way in sparking creative ener- world will allow leaders to narrative through their work is here is to bond and engage with traditional managerial mode of These qualities can also be gies, providing inspiration and embrace new ideas and take a skill that artists have mastered them and assist them to con- running a business to a leader- attributed to successful artists. developing a leader’s personal- risks. Across organisations, it is over time and is a vital quality nect with their passions. ship-driven role. Leaders are The other common threads ity to drive business results. common for them to tend to among leaders. Artists know As art is a medium that seen as trendsetters and influ- that bind art and leadership are While logical planning and its thought and imagination, adopt a conservative approach that branding is how you are relies on communication to encers with their bold moves, those of intricacy, diversity and application will only be able to which when fused together as they grow. Art has the power perceived and every leader deliver a message, indulging in inspired visions, enthusiasm, abstractness, which can be used drive business to a certain have the potential to produce to help leaders eliminate the fear should work to develop this it can be a great form of expres- imagination and creativity. as examples, motivation and point, keeping pace with an remarkable results and con- of failure or being judged and tool. No matter how good a sion and it can facilitate collab- These traits to a large extent can inspiration to drive solutions evolving business requires cepts. That said, innovation is encourages them to take cre- product or service might be, it oration to solve challenges in be credited to art where, like an within the business realm. imagination and creativity not usually an easily exposed ative risks and rise with the scale is the experience that counts. the workplace. artist, business leaders leverage Art, business and creativ- which are the strengths of a concept, rather, it is one which of a business. Leaders have the power to As Pablo Picasso once said, their unique personalities, abil- ity: Within the corporate world good artist and leader. comes to the limelight in tan- Artists are natural shape this experience by push- “Inspiration exists, it has to find ities and skills to devise creative The writer is an artist, it is no secret that businesses Benefits of art for business dem with creativity. Art has the observers and pay close atten- ing a strong narrative and you working.” These words, solutions to problems. educator, art critic and have typically been dominated leaders: Artists are known to be ability to refresh these aesthet- tion to detail. They have a building a story around the when engraved in the mind and As one of the finest ways of co-founder of You Lead by the analytical, logical, and pioneers of invention and ic concepts in a person’s mind knack for understanding con- product. Just as artists are able heart of a leader, can go a long experiencing, decoding and India Foundation. The organised left side of the brain. experimental by nature, making and push a leader to innovate cepts beyond a superficial level to tell compelling stories way in creating a corporate cul- views expressed characterising life’s experiences, are personal. Up until now, many leaders them innate leaders. Innovation and drive new ideas and possi- and making connections that through their works, similarly, ture driven by passion and the art and leadership have for haven’t fully explored their in particular is based on bilities as solutions to business others don’t. Business leaders a good leader is able to devel- desire to do better at all times. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Money 08 CIL reports 21% Sensex jumps 222 points Impact enterprises see fall in decline in Q3 net 2020 investments amid virus profit at Rs 3K cr PNS n KOLKATA to fresh closing high PNS n MUMBAI State-owned Coal India Ltd PNS n MUMBAI ITC were among the laggards. Indian impact enterprises, (CIL) on Thursday report- Domestic equities traded in which have a positive effect on ed a 21 per cent decline in its Equity benchmark Sensex a range bound manner, while society, received USD 2.6 bil- consolidated net profit at Rs surged 222 points to end at its benchmark indices managed to lion in equity investments 3,084 crore for the quarter new closing record on record modest gains towards from dedicated investors in ended December 31, 2020 Thursday, propelled by gains in the end of the session mainly 2020, down 25 per cent as due to higher contractual index major Reliance supported by sharp up-move in compared to the previous year, expenses. It was Rs 3,921.81 Industries amid positive glob- Reliance Industries, said Binod a report said on Thursday. crore in the same period a al cues. Modi, Head Strategy at The India Impact Investors year ago, the company said. After trading on a choppy Reliance Securities. Council, which came out with Net profit for the period after note, the 30-share BSE index "Market looks to be fatigued the data, said deal activity Other Comprehensive settled 222.13 points or 0.43 at current levels after seeing continued despite the global Income (OCI) stood at Rs per cent higher at 51,531.52. sharp rally post the announce- health pandemic and its 2,773 crore, it added. In similar movement, the ment of union budget," he accompanying effects on the Net sales were at Rs 21,708 broader NSE Nifty advanced noted. business and economic envi- crore, marginally higher than 66.80 points or 0.44 per cent to Most sectoral indices traded ronment. Rs 21,566 crore registered in its all-time high of 15,173.30. sideways and a pullback was The impact investors contin- impact ideas," the council's Online test prep and K10 seg- the same quarter of the pre- Reliance Industries was the seen in PSU Banks. Notably, ued to pledge their support to chief executive Ramraj Pai ments led the way with the vious fiscal. The miner top gainer in the Sensex pack, volatility index softened solve critical social and envi- said. highest investor interest. earned Rs 20,670 crore from rallying over 4 per cent, fol- sharply. ronmental challenges through ile the overall investments Despite the pandemic, there sales of raw coal of which e- lowed by Sun Pharma, Elsewhere in Asia, bourses investments in scalable, tech- were down 25 per cent, there was a 70 per cent fall in the vol- auction realisation was Rs PowerGrid, Bajaj Finance, in Shanghai, Hong Kong, based, innovative social enter- was a 16 per cent jump in seed- ume of healthcare investments, 3,995 crore. Nestle India and HCL Tech. Tokyo and Seoul ended with were also largely trading on a benchmark Brent crude was prises, the report said. stage investment volume, the it said, adding that investors Total realisation from On the other hand, Titan, gains. positive note in mid-session trading 0.67 per cent lower at There were 243 equity infu- statement said, adding that are actively investing in early- washed coal Rs 774 crore, L&T, ONGC, HDFC Bank and Stock exchanges in Europe deals. Meanwhile, the global oil USD 61.06 per barrel. sions and 13 exits by investors the early-stage play is the high- stage healthcare enterprises CIL said. Contractual expens- during the year, which was est in agriculture, livelihoods focused on telemedicine, AI- es were higher at Rs 4,351 marred by the pandemic since and healthcare sector. based solutions, cloud-enabled crore during the quarter March. The education sector proved diagnostic tests. under review against Rs 3,676 MRF reports otwithstanding the pandem- to be a winner in 2020, with There was degrowth in the crore in the corresponding Aditya Mittal named as ic, Indian impact enterprises USD 660 million invested late-stage deals on financial quarter of FY'20. N o n - 2-fold increase have proved to be resilient: we across 47 deals; it said that the inclusion, mainly because of operating income was at Rs see continued interest from investment volumes were up doubts over customers' credit- 648 crore, down from 1,411 investors in investing in a vari- 65 per cent and the transac- worthiness impacted by the crore due to lower treasury CEO of ArcelorMittal in net profit to ety of innovative tech-led tions were up by 20 per cent. pandemic, it said. income. PNS n NEW DELHI world's leading steel company today. Aditya Mittal further Rs 521 cr in Q3 Global steel giant Arcelor said, "The world is transform- PNS n NEW DELHI DIVERTING IPO FUNDS Mittal on Thursday announced ing at a rapid pace and this MONEY MATTERS the appointment of Aditya change brings challenges but Tyre major MRF on Mittal as its chief executive also many opportunities for Thursday reported over two- officer (CEO). ArcelorMittal. The biggest fold rise in its consolidated Sebi slaps Rs 80L Happiest Minds Q3 profit up Aditya Mittal, son of steel challenge, but also the biggest net profit to Rs 520.54 crore baron Lakshmi N Mittal, is the opportunity, will be to demon- for the third quarter ended chief financial officer (CFO) of strate that steel can de-car- December 2020. 97 per cent to Rs 42 crore the company, and will succeed bonise and indeed is the per- The company had report- fine on four entities T firm Happiest Minds his father in the new role. fect material for a circular ed a net profit of Rs 241.32 PNS n NEW DELHI period from July 7-15, 2011. Technologies has reported The Luxembourg-based economy." crore for the October- The scrip of BPML was I97.1 per cent rise in steel maker said Lakshmi Mittal will continue to lead the Lakshmi Mittal said the December period in 2019. Sebi has slapped fines totalling listed on BSE on July 7, 2011, consolidated net profit at Rs Mittal, who is currently chair- board of directors and work board unanimously agrees that Revenue from operations Rs 80 lakh on four entities for after the IPO was open for 42.15 crore for December man and CEO, will become the together with the CEO and Aditya Mittal is the natural and increased to Rs 4,641.6 crore diverting proceeds from the subscription from June 20-23, quarter 2020-21. company's executive chairman management team, it said. right choice to be the compa- in the third quarter, from Rs initial public offer of Birla 2011. The company, which got and Aditya Mittal will become The company added that ny's CEO. He has an unrivalled 4,075.75 crore in the year-ago Pacific Medspa Ltd. The price of the scrip had listed on BSE and NSE in the CEO. "The board of direc- Genuino Christino will now knowledge of the business and period, MRF Ltd said in a A fine of Rs 20 lakh each seen sharp volatility on the list- September last year, had tors of ArcelorMittal today become its CFO. Christino a keen sense of how the com- regulatory filing. has been imposed on Ketan ing day, closing at Rs 25.35 posted a net profit of Rs 21.38 crore in the year-ago period. Total (Thursday) announces Aditya joined the company in 2003 pany must continue to trans- The company's board, Vora, Proprietor of New apiece, 154 per cent more income was at Rs 201.29 crore in the quarter under review, up 14.6 Mittal, currently president, and has held the position of form to remain the world's which met on Thursday, also Fashion, K V Impex, Jigar than the issue price of Rs 10 per cent from Rs 175.57 crore in the year-ago period, the company CFO and CEO of Arcelo- head of finance since 2016. leading steel company. Bruno approved raising of up to Rs Vora, Proprietor of J C per share, as per Sebi. said in a late-night regulatory filing on Wednesday. On a sequential rMittal Europe, will become On his appointment as CEO, Lafont, lead independent non- 1,000 crore by way of issuance Enterprise, and Dinesh Vora, BPML received IPO pro- basis, net profit grew 23.7 per cent from Rs 34.08 crore, while chief executive officer of the Aditya Mittal said it is an executive director, said, "Aditya of non-convertible deben- HUF Proprietor of Vora ceeds of Rs 64.17 crore and an revenue was higher by 7.1 per cent from Rs 187.91 crore in company. "Lakshmi N Mittal, honour for him to be the CEO Mittal is without a doubt the tures on private placement Associates (noticees). amount of Rs 34.91 crore was September quarter 2020-21. Managing Director and CFO who founded the company in of the world's largest steel right candidate to be the next basis in one or more tranch- An investigation was con- transferred by the company to Venkatraman Narayanan said the company delivered another 1976 and is currently chairman making company. His father, chief executive of es. The tyre maker has autho- ducted by Securities and various entities for the pur- successful quarter showing good growth in revenue and profits. "We and CEO, will become execu- he said, built ArcelorMittal ArcelorMittal. His knowledge rised its finance committee to Exchange Board of India chase of medical equipment continue to maintain and improve on key capital return ratios which tive chairman," the company from a greenfield rolling mill and experience of the compa- determine the detailed terms (Sebi) into the initial public in accordance with its are key to increasing our shareholder and stakeholder value," he said. said. In this position, Lakshmi in Indonesia to become the ny is second to none. and conditions of the issue. offer (IPO) of BPML for the prospectus. Rupee slips 3 paise to BharatPe raises Fleet electrification will be key 72.87 against US dollar he Indian rupee ended 3 paise lower at 72.87 $108 mn in funding T(provisional) against the US to decarbonise road transport dollar on Thursday amid a firm PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI trend in the domestic equity markets. At the interbank forex Fintech major BharatPe on Fleet electrification will make market, the local unit opened at Thursday said it has raised the biggest and fastest contri- 72.81 against the greenback USD 108 million (over Rs bution to the decarbonisation and witnessed an intra-day high 786 crore) in funding, led by Gold gains of road transport and offer sig- of 72.65 and a low of 72.87. existing investor Coatue nificant upside for the fastest It finally ended at 72.87 against the American currency, registering a Management, at a valuation of marginally; movers, according to a study fall of 3 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee had USD 900 million (over Rs by consultancy firm EY and finished at 72.84. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's 6,551 crore). The company has Eurelectric. strength against a basket of six currencies, inched up 0.02 per cent to raised USD 90 million in pri- holders, earning them one of silver jumps In India, with new regula- 90.38. On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended mary fund raise and also the highest returns on invest- tions progressively more strin- 222.13 points or 0.43 per cent higher at 51,531.52, while the broader ensured secondary exit for its ment. The team is committed Rs 454 gent, automobile manufactur- NSE Nifty advanced 66.80 points or 0.44 per cent to 15,173.30. angel investors and employees to make money for all stake- PNS n NEW DELHI ers will need to execute strate- Foreign institutional investors were net buyers in the capital market as for a total amount of USD 18 holders – investors, lenders, gies to span the entire spec- they purchased shares worth Rs 1,786.97 crore on Wednesday, million, a statement said. borrowers, employees and Gold in the national cap- trum from conventional diesel according to exchange data. The series D round also saw banks," BharatPe co-founder ital gained marginally by and petrol powertrains to elec- with new carbon dioxide turning point in moving participation from all seven and Chief Executive Officer Rs 36 to Rs 47,509 per 10 tric/new gen mobility fuel to (CO2) emissions standards for toward achieving 30 per existing institutional investors Ashneer Grover said. gram on Thursday in line deliver low or zero-emission automakers coming into effect cent–40 per cent electric vehi- MG launches Hector with CVT – Coatue Management, Ribbit With the balance sheet with firm global prices, vehicles. across Europe. Meanwhile, cle (EV) sales volume by 2030, Capital, Insight Partners, well-capitalised (more than according to HDFC As per the study -- COVID-19 economic recovery putting Europe's carbon- Steadview Capital, Beenext, USD 200 million in bank), Securities. Accelerating fleet electrifica- packages largely focus on car- reduction targets within reach". transmission at Rs 16.51 lakh Amplo and Sequoia Capital, BharatPe can deliver USD 30 In the previous trade, tion in Europe: When does bon-neutral and renewable As far as India is concerned, G Motor India on it added. With this round, the billion TPV and build a loan the precious metal had reinventing the wheel make energy solutions that together EY India Partner and Leader, Thursday said it has company has raised a total of book of USD 700 million closed at Rs 47,473 per 10 perfect sense? -- by EY and have favoured the shift to Automotive sector Vinay Mlaunched its SUV Hector USD 268 million in equity with small merchants by gram. Silver also jumped Eurelectric, globally evolution eMobility," the study said. Raghunath said, "With new with eight-speed CVT automatic and debt till date, the state- March 2023, he added. "2020 Rs 454 to Rs 69,030 per in transport is at an inflection In the 11 months to regulations becoming progres- transmission option with price ment. has been an unprecedented kg, from Rs 68,576 per kg point, promising huge environ- November 2020, a landmark sively more stringent, automo- starting at Rs 16.51 lakh (ex- We, at BharatPe, do not cel- year for all. However, we at in the previous trade. In mental benefits. one million vehicle sales in bile OEMs need to execute showroom Delhi). ebrate fund raises – it is akin BharatPe have grown expo- the international market, Eurelectric represents inter- Europe were either pure elec- strategies to span the entire With the introduction of the to procuring raw material. We nentially - our payments busi- gold was trading with ests of the European electric- tric or hybrid models – spectrum from conventional continuously variable are super excited though to ness has grown 5x and our gains at USD 1,844 per ity industry. accounting for one in every 10 diesel and petrol powertrains transmission (CVT) automatic have returned Rs 125 crore of lending business has grown ounce and silver was flat "Regulatory pressure has passenger cars sold, it said to electric/ new gen mobility transmission, the company now offers four diverse options as a part capital to angels and all ESOP 10x in the last 12 months.” at USD 27.18 per ounce. increased for road vehicles, adding, "this is a significant fuel". of its Hector 2021 petrol engine line-up. The petrol Hector is now available with manual, hybrid manual, CVT and dual-clutch transmission (DCT) options. The CVT automatic transmission is available with both the Hector 2021 five-seater and Hector Plus six- seater. "The introduction of Hector 2021 CVT automatic transmission Higher vehicle prices may push sales volume down furthers our steadfast commitment to providing a wide range of choices to our customers. The CVT has always been a popular PNS n MUMBAI period. This will negatively itated a lag of three-four eral months. However, the transmission with buyers looking for a comfortable and relaxed drive," affect fixed cost absorption months in passing on higher overall impact on car produc- MG Motor India Chief Commercial Officer Gaurav Gupta said. Higher vehicle prices and a despite automakers' cost-saving costs, Fitch said. tion is likely to be limited to modest supply disruption due initiatives, and result in lower Stating that the price hikes single-digit declines, said the to the shortage of semiconduc- operating margins, the agency announced by automakers in report. tors are expected to push auto added. January will not fully offset It added that the dominant India Quotient launches sales volume down on a The March 2021 quarter higher costs, it said sustained Japanese and South Korean sequential basis, after improve- volumes are expected to be high commodity prices imply carmakers, which together ment in the December 2020 higher from a year earlier, as the cost impact will be more account for more than 65 per fourth fund at USD 80 mn quarter, according to a report. the start of lockdowns caused visible in the March 2020 quar- cent of production volume, arly-stage venture capital This is notwithstanding the wholesale volume to decline 51 ter. have reported no significant firm India Quotient on expectation that resilient per cent for passenger vehicles "We believe this will result in disruptions so far. EThursday announced the demand after the November (PVs), 88 per cent for commer- moderately lower gross mar- According to Fitch, most launch of its fourth fund of festive season last year will sup- cial vehicles (CVs) and 40 per gins," the ratings agency said. Indian automakers reported USD 80 million (about Rs port higher volume in the cent for two-wheelers in March The price hikes will add to improved operating margins 582 crore) for the Indian March 2021 quarter from a low 2020, according to the report. the higher cost of ownership, in the December 2020 quarter startup ecosystem. base last year and result in a High commodity prices and especially amid increasing on the back of higher volume, With a total corpus of stronger operating perfor- lower sales volume will pres- cle prices from January, owing including steel and copper, retail fuel prices after the June which helped to offset the approximately USD 80 mance than expectations, Fitch sure Indian automakers' mar- to increase in commodity increased in double digits after quarter, which may delay the increase in material costs. The million from global and domestic allocations, India Quotient is Ratings said in its report said gins after an improvement in prices and various other input the second quarter FY21. recovery in PV sales volume, domestic PV wholesale vol- looking to support 35-40 game-changing ideas that will create whole on Thursday. the December quarter of the costs. However, the impact on Fitch said. ume during the quarter new sectors, a statement said. "The fund will be focused on It said the overall sales vol- ongoing financial year, it said. Material costs typically automakers' profitability was The global semiconductor increased 14 per cent y-o-y supporting paper-stage startups who are striving to make a ume in the March 2021 is like- Significantly, most of the amount to more than 60 per limited in third quarter of shortage is likely to affect the and 23 per cent from the pre- difference in the SaaS, social media, D2C, edtech and fintech spaces," ly to be somewhat lower than automakers in the country cent of automakers' revenues. FY21, as their stronger bargain- production of many Indian vious quarter, Fitch said, cit- it added. India Quotient has already funded close to 70 startups over that in the October-December have revised upward their vehi- Prices of key raw materials, ing power with suppliers facil- automakers over the next sev- ing SIAM data. the last eight years. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Friday February 12, 2021

The film Zombie Reddy has been making all the noise for the right reasons. The film has reached levels its makers never imagined, making everyone sit up and take notice. Actress Daksha Nagarkar of the film talks to The Pioneer's SHIKHA DUGGAL about the Teen's compassion film, the response, her role, and more.. results in smart Daksha Nagarkar invention

SHREYA SRIKONDA many accidents and was adjudged the deaths. best project at the Safiya’s smart state level. iven gloves aim to Safiya says that encourage- address this problem she was inspired to on cloud nine G ment and with sensors embed- approach her sci- the right ded in them. These ence teacher tools, sensors can read the Padmaja with this n the horror actual video-game doing lot of uphill struggle to try, we have set a trend every young child wearer’s pulse rates idea because of her subgenre, we some crazy action stunts,” play a pivotal role as an and I am immensely can do amazing and can detect when personal experience. now have zom- shares the actress. action-entertainer heroine excited to see who things. And so has the numbers drop “One of my relatives I bie movies and We are morbidly curious with firearms in her hand. follows this next. Safiya Begum, a below what is was a truck driver, Tollywood has individuals, aren’t we? She did her research and Let us always test ninth-grader at the healthy. and he met with an positively scaled Curious to know the USP homework, and the out- our potential Sitaphalmandi “The gloves have accident while dri- its film content level by of the movie according to come is for you all to see with something Government School, heart rate sensors ving. This made me introducing this new kind Daksha, she explains to us, in the way the ‘dhakad’ girl new coming created ‘Smart that can alert the want to do some- laced with a pinch of “The very first trivial point was projected on-screen. our way! In Gloves’, an invention driver about his thing and I humour in it. that attracts viewers to She was so conscious addition to that went on to win condition. When the approached my The box office hit that watch Zombie Reddy is the about her disposition in this, post the a state award and be driver’s health wors- teacher who helped Zombie Reddy has become, introduction of fantasy the motion picture that she pandemic, I selected for the ens, the gloves light me create the Daksha Nagarkar, one of creatures like zombies in didn’t want her action per- have wit- National Inspire up so he can apply gloves.” the lead actresses in the the Telugu industry. sonality to come across as nessed a Fest. the brakes and take All the required film has taken it a notch Secondly, the way violent or awful but a marvellous The smart gloves necessary care.” materials were pur- higher and the performer Prashanth Varma put it all physically powerful transforma- were designed with The project was chased in Koti, says is content with how her together in a very indige- woman rocking the scenes! tion in my truck drivers in put together during the girl who aims to recent release panned out. nous way, because zombies Sharing her excitement acting skills mind. Truck drivers, lockdown for the be a police officer “The film is set in have always been a thing of about the blockbuster and so I while driving, can- science fair, which when she grows up. Rayalaseema, known for its only Hollywood films, is reviews the movie has consider this not respond to was jointly organ- The science teacher, vengeful scenes shot there. commendable. This film received, she expresses, a bonus. unexpected health ised by the Central Padmaja, says that This movie is a fun-take! I must be lauded for the “The response has sur- We were complications in the Department of the school and head- am playing the character of local blend that was given passed my expectations, slightly heat of the moment. Science and master were very one of the three key so that none of the and it’s a runaway success scared at In many instances, Technology and the supportive. “The friends in the plot, who is Teluguites feel out of place. in the city! The posters are the begin- accidents where National Innovation children are very tal- a gamer. I am a total game- And who wouldn’t want to everywhere; ratings by the ning as we truck drivers had Foundation. Twelve ented. With just a addict in it! Everyone was be a part of such a film!” critics are so fine. And, like were the first heart attacks, a drop projects from little more support given one prop each in the Fans of the horror genre we know and have seen: ones to begin in pulse rates, and Hyderabad went to and encouragement, movie which signified who are more into apoca- whenever a new trend shooting, but other such sudden the Science Fair, of there can be more their character, mine was a lyptic movies found begins, everyone follows. we have no problems caused which Smart Gloves progress.” firearm. All of this made Zombie Reddy to be a great Now, for the zombie movie complaints me feel like I am in an attempt! It took Daksha a genre in the Telugu indus- now.”

ome people use the term “male menopause” Almonds to to refer to hormonal S changes that men expe- rience as they get older. Men experience symp- ‘Male menopause’ toms resulting from a decrease the rescue in the male hormone called “testosterone”. id you know that the tion amidst a pandemic’ by Almond This condition is referred to humble almond can help Board of California, Celebrity as andropause. It affects up to you keep COVID at bay? Fitness Expert and Trainer, Kiran 30 per cent of men in their 50s Sceptic? Hear us out. Dembla, and Sheela Krishnaswamy, and becomes more prevalent D Almonds are known to Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, with age, says Dr Chandrika contain the immunity- focused on three areas of health — Kulkarni, Consultant supporting nutrient zinc, proper nutrition and dietary habits, Obstetrician Gynaecologist which plays an important role in the need to incorporate regular and fertility specialist; growth, development, and the exercise, and the importance of self- Cloudnine Group of Hospitals. explained maintenance of immune function! care during these challenging times. “Unlike menopause in Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, as Kiran Dembla said that she relies on women, when hormone pro- The initial treatment for people around the world, and India almonds because they’re a rich duction stops completely, symptoms of male menopause in particular, adjust to the new con- source of zinc, an immunity sup- testosterone decline in men is is making healthier lifestyle cept of normal, several people con- porting nutrient. She ensured to a slower process. The testes, choices. tinue to work from home and chil- keep almonds in the house at all unlike the ovaries, do not run ¬Healthy diet dren attend virtual classes. A sud- times and got every family member out of the substance it needs to ¬Regular exercise den shift has been noticed in the to eat a handful every day. make testosterone. However, ¬Adequate sleep family routine including a mix of It’s as simple as that! Apart from subtle changes in the function ¬Reducing stress levels erratic meals, higher screen time, exercising, ensure to focus on con- of the testes may occur as early After adopting these habits, lack of physical activity, anxiety, suming balanced and nutrient-rich as age 45 to 50 and more dra- men who are experiencing stress, and an overreliance on diets including a handful of matically after the age of 70 in symptoms of male menopause snacking due to easy access and almonds, as they contain several some men,” the doctor tells a may see a dramatic change in boredom. nutrients like vitamin E, magne- news agency. their overall health. It’s normal Addressing these issues through a sium, protein, riboflavin, zinc, etc. Male menopause differs to experience a decline in session titled ‘The importance of which, in the long run, will aid in from female menopause in testosterone levels as one gets ensuring family health and nutri- overall health and well-being. several ways. Not all men older. For many men, the experience andropause, and symptoms are manageable also it doesn’t involve a com- even without treatment. If the plete shutdown of the repro- symptoms are cause hardship, ductive organs. Sexual compli- consultation with the specialist cations may arise as a result of is advised. lowered hormone levels. Male They can provide recom- menopause can cause physical, mendations to help manage or sexual, and psychological treat symptoms. problems. The symptoms typi- hormones) is low libido. Other is twice more common in treatment? Hormone replacement ther- cally worsen as one gets older, manifestations of hypogo- hypogonadal (low level of hor- Dr Kulkarni answers: It is apy is another treatment she warns. nadism include: erectile dys- mones) men as compared to recommended to test older option. However, testosterone Watch out for the function, decreased muscle eugonadal (normal level of men for low testosterone levels replacement therapy has its Symptoms mass and strength, increased hormones) men (6 vs 2.8 per only if they have signs or own potential risks and side body fat, decreased bone min- cent).” symptoms. If an initial test effects. Replacing testosterone The doctor points out: “The eral density and osteoporosis, How is Andropause diag- shows low testosterone, the may worsen prostate cancer symptom most associated with and decreased vitality and nosed, and what is its test should be repeated to con- and increase the risk of heart hypogonadism (low level of depressed mood. Osteoporosis firm the results. disease. 10

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Hyderabad Friday February 12 2021 tollywood Dil Raju to bring together Damodar Prasad upset with the combination of Ammu Abhirami Shankar and Charan The leading producer got the nod of Shankar to direct Ram Charan for a big-budget pan-India project. He was spotted in Chennai multiple times earlier this

week to finalise the project, ith his lead actress Ammu Abhirami failing to attend to speak to the media and promote finds NAGARAJ GOUD a promotional event of the film, she dropped a text which W Father-Chitti-Umaa- left me upset. She told me, ‘Due to Karthik (FCUK) on the free release of the film'’ songs, source, leading producer Wednesday, producer KL some thumbnails, which were poor Dil Raju is keen on mak- Damodar Prasad is peeved. The in taste, started doing the rounds. I ing a pan-India project otherwise soft-spoken produc- didn’t like them’. She further added with Charan. While er posted a video message in that she was mentally hurt due to it, rumours of Gautam which he clearly expressed even developing fever. Resultantly Tinnanuri in the race his displeasure on she said she won’t be attending the to direct Charan are Abhirami skipping a press meet. While she did extend her doing the rounds media interaction. apology, the film’s promotions took a thick and fast, our Stating that the video is hit”.Prasad said while he can under- source says it’s far not meant to hurt any- stand Ammu’s feelings, he wanted to from true. “Yes, one, he said, “A know what happens to the Gautam did meet day before she promotions and later the Charan casually a was film? “Nobody seems to couple of times last be thinking of the prod- year but they didn’t uct. More than the discuss a story. Right individuals, the prod- now, the director is uct is important. If it occupied with the goes into the market post-production of and people like it, Hindi Jersey in careers can be made Hyderabad. Only after and business can be he completes it will he run,” he pointed out. move on to the scripting FCUK, a romantic of his next, which might comedy which take time. So the question revolves around the of Gautam directing roles played by Charan immediately does- Jagapathi Babu, Ram n’t arise. Also, the director Karthik, Ammu is someone who pens the Abhirami and script first and later Sahasritha, opens in cin- decides who fits it. He is emas today. Vidyasagar committed to make a Raju has directed it. film for NV Prasad hile his peers like Jr though. The fact that NTR, Prabhas and Allu Prasad is close to Arjun have lined up Charan meant that W multiple projects after rumours swirled around,” they finish their existing the source says. respective commitments, Ram The source goes on to men- shares a good professional of the contemporary Telugu Now though, he is look- Charan has finally shifted tion that Dil Raju is discussing bond with Shankar and it producers. He was attached to ing forward to seeing attention to his next. With the pan-India project with shouldn’t be a surprise if both produce Indian 2 to begin Shankar directing RRR and Acharya in the last none other than Shankar. “The of them do come together. with, but backed out in the last Charan,” the leg of filming, the actor is producer was spotted in Plus, Raju is keen on produc- minute due to reasons guard- source adds. looking ahead. According to a Chennai earlier this week. He ing a big-budget film like some ed.

Kajal would ‘wake up petrified’ after shooting Live Telecast

ctress Kajal throughout Aggarwal claims the shoot. I she did not sleep was so scared while filming the after pack-up A horror series Live and I would Telecast, because wake up petri- she would be scared and fied. It was a would often wake up petri- very frighten- fied. ing experience Venkat Prabhu’s series for me otherwise narrates the story of a TV but I was totally crew that gets trapped in a in the character. I haunted house. felt it on the set, off “I think the venue where the set, I was living we were shooting was per- it,” she claimed. fect for this series. We shot The show, which also in an extremely isolated features Vaibhav Reddy, house — which is Venkat Kayal Anandhi, sir’s friend’s house — on the Priyanka, Selva, Daniel top of a hill and there was Annie Pope, and Subbu nothing around us,” Kajal Panchu Arunachalam, said. releases on February 12 on “For the series, it worked Disney+ Hotstar VIP and really well but I haven’t slept Premium.

tain circumstances, they don’t let it out. In the film ACCORDING TO though, Satya plays a guy FILM'S PRODUCER who speaks,” the director said. C KALYAN, THE Expressing his happiness FILM IS SET IN THE on collaborating with Gopi for the second time, Satya Liger for Ganesh Chaturthi BACKDROP OF said, “On Gopi anna’s sets, EDUCATION you can work stress-free. We just have to do what he ilmmaker Puri Jagannadh’s next, Deverakonda, who will be seen as a SYSTEM AND HE IS tells us and he presents the Liger, headlined by Vijay martial arts exponent in the film, wrote, HOPEFUL THAT IT film like a beautiful cake in Deverakonda and Ananya “The Date is set. India — we are com- the end.” F Pandey, will be gracing the the- ing! September 9, 2021.” The project WILL MAKE C Kayan said the film atres on September 9. marks the first collaboration between story revolves around edu- Announcing the date on the actor and Puri, who is best known PARENTS THINK cation, expressing confi- Thursday, filmmaker Karan Johar, who for films such as Pokiri, Desamudhuru a story which will take dence that it will make the is presenting the film via his Dharma and iSmart Shankar. Satyadev’s performance to parents think. He added Productions along with Apoorva Mehta, An emotional action-drama, close to the next level. “I had a 10- that it is his 80th film as a wrote, “All set to pack a punch around 40 percent of Liger’s shoot was wrapped minute idea and when I producer, hopeful that he the globe! #Liger is releasing in theatres up last year before the pandemic forced shared it with Satya, his will breach the 100 mark on 9th September worldwide in five lan- the unit to take a break. immediate reaction was pretty son. guages — Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, The likes of Ramya Krishna, Ronit Godse rolls on that it should be our next Godse, with Sunil Kannada and Malayalam. #Liger9thSept Roy, Ali, Vishu Reddy and Getup he filming of Produced by C Kalyan with commercial bells and film. Later, I gave a three- Kashyap’s music, will be #SaalaCrossbreed.” He also shared a Sreenu are playing supporting roles in Satyadev’s next, under CK Screens, whistles. hour narration to C Kalyan. shot in a non-stop schedule poster where Deverakonda, dressed in a the film, a Mani Sharma musical. Puri T Godse, with Gopi Malayalam beauty Speaking at a presser, He gave his inputs and also with a break of two weeks black vest and grey joggers, holds a rod, and Charmee Kaur are also the produc- Ganesh kicked off at Aishwarya Lekshmi is mak- Gopi said he took a gap cleared his doubts. The in between. Kalyan said he carrying a fierce look. tion partners on the film. Aluminum Factory, ing her Telugu debut with after Bluff Master because educated youth have a voice is looking at a June/July Hyderabad on Thursday. the project, a social drama he wanted to be ready with inside them but due to cer- release. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 sport 12

SINGLES ASSAM GOVT APPOINTS HIMA DAS AS DSP New Delhi: Star sprinter Hima Das, who is currently looking to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, has been appointed as a KENIN FAILS TO DEFEND AUS CROWN Deputy Superintendent of Police by the Assam Government. Hima thanked Assam Chief Minister and former Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal for the job, saying it will 2020 champ crash out in 2nd round with straight sets defeat; Barty, Nadal secure easy win motivate her. “I thank our Hon'ble Chief Minister @sarbanandsonwal sir @himantabiswa sir for my AFP n MELBOURNE and big serves. He will next play veteran appointment as Deputy SP with @assampolice The decision is The Australian saved two set Spaniard Feliciano Lopez. The 39- a huge motivation for me. I look forward to be of service to my ofia Kenin’s emotional Aus Open (3rd round) points at 4-5 and took it to a year-old was taken five sets in his state and my nation. Jai Hind!” Hima said in a tweet. SAustralian Open defence Live from 5:30am IST tiebreaker, where he prevailed on record-extending 75th consecu- ended in a second-round defeat SONY TEN 2 & SIX the back of a Tsitsipas double tive Grand Slam before beating NATARAJAN RELEASED FROM HAZARE SQUAD on Thursday but top seed fault. But the Greek’s superior fire- Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 5-7, 3-6, 6- Chennai: India's newest pace sensation T Natarajan has Ashleigh Barty overcame a blip to power and fitness came to the fore 3, 7-5, 6-4. No one has made more been released from the Tamil Nadu squad for the Vijay Hazare reach the last 16. in the second set and by the third consecutive Grand Slam appear- Trophy trophy as the BCCI wants him to stay fresh for the The highly-strung Kenin has Kokkinakis appeared to be run- ances than Lopez, who is playing limited-overs series against England next month, a top TNCA struggled to handle expectations ning out of steam, unable to his record-extending 75th in a official said on Thursday. “The BCCI and the Indian team in her first Grand Slam title match Tsitsipas’ consistency. row, having not missed one since management wanted Natarajan to be fresh for the white ball defence and admitted to having a He found a second wind, the French Open in 2002. leg of the series against England. Keeping the Indian team's few tears during a tense opening- though, in the fourth set and after Elsewhere, world number interests in mind we said yes,” Tamil Nadu Cricket round win on Tuesday. saving a match point at 4-5 took 192 Mackenzie McDonald beat Association secretary R S Ramasaamy told PTI. The fourth seed shed more on it to a fifth, buoyed by the ener- Borna Coric 6-4, 6-2, 4- Margaret Court Arena on gy of the crowd. However, 6, 6-4 to hand the MORI SET TO RESIGN OVER SEXIST REMARKS Thursday after her 6-3, 6-2 defeat Tsitsipas’ unrelenting return on Croatian 22nd seed Tokyo: Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori is to resign after in 64 minutes to the Estonian serve wore him down and he got the biggest upset of his he sparked outrage in Japan and abroad with his claims that world number 65, becoming the a decisive break in fifth game as career. women speak too much in meetings, reports said on highest-ranked player to go out of Kokkinakis tired. Italians Fabio Thursday. Multiple major Japanese media outlets, citing the tournament. The 22-year- Fognini and anonymous sources, said Mori told officials of his wish to “I felt like I wasn’t there, my old next plays Salvatore step down and intends to announce his resignation at a head wasn’t there,” a teary-eyed Swede Mikael Caruso had to meeting of Games organisers on Friday. Kenin admitted later. Ymer, who be separated by A strong-serving Kanepi beat promis- an official dur- UNADKAT TO LEAD SAURASHTRA proved a bad match-up for Kenin, ing Spanish ing a furious Rajkot: Experienced left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will lead who had 22 unforced errors and teenager argument after the Saurashtra team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, beginning offered little resistance as her title Carlos Alcaraz. their five-set clas- February 20. The Saurashtra Cricket Association announced a defence ended with a whimper. Seventh seed sic. Fognini, the 20-member squad on Thursday. Saurashtra are placed in Elite Kanepi, however, has been in Rublev has been in impres- 16th seed, prevailed Group E, along with Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Bengal, strong form, finishing runner-up sive form and battled past 4-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3, 7- Chandigarh and Services and will be playing their matches in in the warm-up Gippsland Brazilian left-hander 6 (14/12) in nearly Kolkata. Trophy followed by a straight-sets Thiago Monteiro 6-4, 6-4, four hours after a victory over Latvia’s Anastasija 7-6 (10/8) in workman- fierce battle on John 2021 SUPER LEAGUE KHO KHO FROM FEB 12-115 Sevastova in the Open’s first like fashion. Cain Arena. New Delhi: The Kho Kho Federation of India's 2021 Super round. League tournament will be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor The 35-year-old plays 28th seed Donna Vekic of Croatia Stadium in Delhi from February 12 to 15. A total of 138 next. players have been divided into 10 teams (eight for men and Divij, Ankita out in doubles Meanwhile world No 1 Barty two for women) and the tournament will be held under new cast friendship aside with a Melbourne: India’s Divij Sharan tion after Divij and his playing rules framed by Ultimate Kho Kho. straight-sets victory over compa- and Ankita Raina crashed out of Slovakian partner Igor Zelenay NEYMAR WALKS OFF DURING PSG WIN triot Daria Gavrilova, but the Australian Open men’s and lost 1-6, 4-6 against the appeared to lose focus serving for Sofia Kenin leaves the court following her second round loss to Kaia Kanepi during at Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday AP women’s doubles events respec- German combination of Paris: Neymar walked off the pitch without waiting to be the match before closing out for tively, after suffering straight set Yannick Hanfmann Kevin substituted after being on the receiving end of a series of fouls a 6-1, 7-6 (9/7) win against her Kutznetsova before coming his red-hot streak as the Russian dropped only four games in his defeats in the opening round Krawietz in the first round during Paris Saint-Germain's 1-0 French Cup win at second- Fed Cup teammate. through 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 in 2hr fourth seed demolished Roberto first-round match, but faced a far here on Thursday. match that lasted one hour and tier Caen on Wednesday, with coach Mauricio Pochettino Ukrainian fifth seed Elina 39min. Carballes Baena to ease into the sterner challenge from the 267th- Ankita, the third Indian four minutes. saying he had "pain in his thigh". The Brazil attacker, Svitolina scored an efficient 6-4, third round and second seed ranked Australian. He finally woman tennis player to secure The veteran Rohan captaining PSG with Marquinhos and Presnel Kimpembe 6-3 win over 16-year-old Coco TSITSIPAS PREVAILS IN EPIC Rafael Nadal wrapped up pro- came through 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-1, a place in the main draw of a Bopanna, who lost his opening absent, was fouled twice in the space of three minutes. He was Gauff. World No 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas ceedings on the show courts with 6-7 (5/7), 6-4 Grand Slam event, and her men’s doubles match on visibly upset after the second foul and continued to complain Sixth seed Karolina Pliskova was pushed to a marathon five a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win over Michael Kokkinakis, who has been partner Mihaela Buzarnecu of Wednesday, still has a chance to before walking down the tunnel to the dressing room in the had few alarms in beating sets by wildcard Thanasi Mmoh. plagued by injury and illness Romania lost 3-6, 0-6 in just make amends as he will partner 57th minute. Agencies American Danielle Collins, a Kokkinakis before making the Medvedev, who turned 25 on during his career, fought hard. one hour and 17 minutes at the China’s Yingying Duan in the semi-finalist at Melbourne Park third round while Andrey Rublev Thursday, powered past the With the home crowd becoming hands of Australian wild card mixed doubles and will be up two years ago, 7-5, 6-2. extended his unbeaten start to the Spaniard 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 on John ever more vociferous in their pair of Olivia Gadecki and against the pair of American Swiss 12th seed Belinda year. Cain Arena for his 16th straight support, he gave as good as he got Belinda Woolcock. Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Bencic was pushed harder by vet- Later, birthday boy Daniil win dating back to November. in a close first set, with both play- India’s challenge also ended United Kingdom’s Jamie Murray eran Russian Svetlana Medvedev added another win to The popular Greek star ers trading blows in long rallies in the men’s doubles competi- in the first round. AFP Fresh Chepauk track may start offering turn earlier: Foakes Barca hopes in big trouble PTI n CHENNAI would offer turn earlier than Sevilla beat Catalans in first leg of Copa del Rey semis usual, he replied: “I found it ngland wicketkeeper Ben quite tricky to read the wick- goal at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan before EFoakes, who is set to don et. I found in India obviously Ivan Rakitic came back to haunt his for- the big gloves in the second that’s (turners) an avenue they mer club by adding a second later on. Test against India, feels the would like to go down. The 22-year-old Kounde dribbled fresh Chepauk track will keep “The last wicket probably past three Barca defenders and shot into low and might start offering played pretty well for about the corner while Rakitic’s strike turned a Atalanta knock out turn earlier compared to the two and half-three days, may setback for Ronald Koeman’s side into what series opener at the same be slightly longer. I guess there now looks like a formidable challenge to holders Napoli venue. is a potential that it would spin make the final. England won the first Test earlier (on this track). I would- The winner will meet either Athletic Bergamo: Italy’s Matteo Pessina scored by 227 runs but it wasn’t until n’t like to look too far ahead Bilbao or Levante, who play the first leg twice as Atalanta beat holders Napoli 3- the fourth day when the red- with that and just look to see of their semi on Thursday, in the final. 1 on aggregate on Wednesday to book soil Chepauk pitch started what’s given on the day and try “The result is a bit unfair, the reward a place in the Italian Cup final. offering sharp turn. However, and play accordingly,” said the feels too much for them,” said Koeman. Pessina’s efforts, both set up by with India down 0-1 in the man, who played the last of his “The return will be complicated at 2-0 but Duvan Zapata, were enough to secure four-match series, the hosts five Tests, in 2019. we have had chances and we have to keep Atalanta a second final in three seasons, would like to play to their going. At home, this team is capable of any- after the goalless first leg, where they will strengths in the upcoming thing.” face Juventus. matches. Koeman had described the cup as On Tuesday, Juve’s goalless draw Asked how did the pitch Buttler, Bairstow back for T20Is Barcelona’s “shortest route” to a trophy this with Inter Milan took them to the May look, Foakes said on Thursday: term and the sight of Kounde ghosting 19 final in Rome after winning the first “It’s different to the last one. It’s London: Senior wicketkeeper- four-match series as part of The squad also has latest through his defence hardly inspires con- leg 2-1. a different soil and darker soil. batsmen Jos Buttler and Jonny England’s rotational policy. T20 dasher Dawid Malan, who fidence ahead of next week’s meeting with “It’s a great satisfaction. We dedicate I think it might be quite low Bairstow were on Thursday Also coming back is all- could be a hot pick at the Paris Saint-Germain. it to the fans,” Atalanta coach Gian Piero and slow. But I haven’t had a lot named in a 16-member England rounder, Sam Curran, who was February 18 IPL auction. AFP n SEVILLE Barca face PSG at Camp Nou in the Gasperini said. of experience with wickets but squad for the five T20Is against rested for the Test series. Veteran Squad: Eoin Morgan (c), Jonny first leg of the Champions League last 16 “We will think about the final later. that would be my guess.” India, scheduled in Ahmedabad pacers James Anderson and Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos arcelona’s hopes of winning the Copa on Tuesday. For us it’s already a great success. Now The 27-year-old, who has between March 12 to 20. Stuart Broad no longer play Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Bdel Rey this season were left hanging Yet all is not lost in the cup. Although we have many important games, we will played five Tests and has been Buttler has gone back home white-ball games but Jofra Dawid Malan, Jason Roy, Ben by a thread on Wednesday after Sevilla Koeman fielded his best available XI, after host Real Madrid. That will be an an understudy to Jos Buttler, after the opening Test, which the Archer will be available for the Stokes, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, won the first leg of their semi-final 2-0. resting players against Real Betis in La Liga event for Bergamo,” he added ahead of spoke to reporters during a vir- visitors won by 227 runs, while five-match series, which means Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jules Kounde furthered his growing last weekend, he will also hope to have hosting the Spanish giants in the tual interaction. Bairstow has been rested for the he might be rested at some point Jordan, Adil Rashid, Reece reputation as one of the world’s most excit- injured defenders available again for the Champions League last 16 on February To a query if the pitch first two five-day games of the during the ongoing Test rubber. Topley, Mark Wood. PTI ing central defenders by scoring a stunning return game at Camp Nou on March 3. 24. AFP Karthikeyan hopes to complete ‘unfinished business’ Everton top Spurs in 9-goal thriller PNS n NEW DELHI cuit for another round of two, four-hour races on February AFP n LIVERPOOL CITY’S RECORD-BBREAKING RUN early 12 years after he 19 and 20. The defending from both Ncrashed out following a The distance covered in verton upped the pressure on sides will encourage City, who freak accident, a more deter- this one single race is equiv- EJose Mourinho with a also face Everton in the Premier mined and experienced alent to 18 Formula 1 races, thrilling 5-4 victory over League next Wednesday, after Narain Karthikeyan is back to making it the most extreme Tottenham after extra-time to they broke the English football complete an “unfinished busi- test of the man and his reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, record for consecutive wins by ness” in the Le Mans Series machine in the world of as Manchester City eased into a top-flight club. endurance racing. motorsport. the last eight by beating Swansea Kyle Walker, Raheem India’s first Formula One “It’s like the whole on Wednesday. Sterling and Gabriel Jesus were driver, Karthikeyan, dislocat- Formula One race, the cham- Spurs face a daunting trip to on target for City, who extend- ed his shoulder in June 2009, pionship in 24 hours,” City in the Premier League on ed their winning run in all forcing him out of the 24 Karthikeyan said. Saturday and defeat after a competitions to 15 games with Hours of Le Mans, which is “It’s all about endurance, draining 120 minutes was the a 3-1 success over Swansea. considered one of the world’s preserving the car, and trying last thing Mourinho wanted. Victory was also Pep toughest races. to get a great setup on the car Spurs have now lost four of Guardiola’s 200th in 268 games The 44-year-old is now virtual media conference on ing. and work as a team. their last five games and one of as City boss, with his side still on back, forming an all Indian Thursday. “It’s such a great thing to “The pit stops need to be three chances to end the club’s course for a historic quadruple team comprising former F2 The trio will represent hold an Indian licence. All right, the driver changes, the 13-year wait to win a trophy in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, ankle injury. But the England of trophies. and European Le Mans Series Racing Team India which will three Indian drivers compet- challenges are so many driving cup competitions is now gone. Richarlison and Gylfi captain ended up playing for Leicester were made to wait racer Arjun Maini and 2020 make its debut in the Asian Le ing for top honours in LMP2 at night and you know near- Mourinho’s men made a Sigurdsson’s penalty. over an hour and met Son until the 94th minute to book IMSA Prototype Challenge Mans Series in Dubai this would be awesome.” ly, 400 kilometres per hour bright start at Goodison Park as Erik Lamela reduced Spurs’ Heung-min’s cross at the back their place in the last eight with champion Naveen Rao. weekend in a bid to secure an The trio will compete in every lap, lap after lap. Davinson Sanchez headed them deficit in first-half stoppage post with bullet header seven a 1-0 win over Brighton thanks “Yeah, absolutely, I’m here invitation to the coveted 24 the top class LMP2 category “Going through traffic. It's into the lead after just three min- time before another rare goal for minutes from time to send the to Kelechi Iheanacho’s header. to complete an unfinished Hours of Le Mans, to be held over two, four-hour-long races a very unique challenge and it’s utes. Sanchez made it 3-3. game into extra-time. Sheffield United also just business. Le Mans is one of the in France on June 12-13. at the Dubai Autodrome. that's why it's one of the, it is However, the defensive Richarlison then smashed Bernard’s brilliant finish needed a solitary goal to see off greatest races in the world and Racing Team India’s The two runnings of the the toughest race in the world errors that have cost Tottenham home from a narrow angle to from Sigurdsson’s scooped pass Bristol City 1-0 thanks to Billy I want to go back and get the Dubai debut will make it the four hours of Dubai will take without a doubt. We’re all dear in recent months were in restore Everton’s lead. proved a fitting winner to a pul- Sharp’s penalty after Alfie job done and not only drive first outfit with an all-Indian place on Saturday and Sunday experienced but nothing pre- evidence as Everton struck three Mourinho had left Harry sating tie to keep alive the Mawson was sent off for han- there but be competitive,” driver line-up to compete in respectively before moving to pares you for Le Mans,” times in seven minutes just Kane on the bench from the Toffees’ chances of a first trophy dling David McGoldrick’s goal- Karthikeyan said during a international endurance rac- Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina cir- Karthikeyan concluded. before half-time through start to ease his return from an since 1995. bound shot.