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I also sent a list addressed with urgency,” said problems such as the suspect The Congress hit back on * +        ormer Reserve Bank of of high-profile cases to the Rajan in his report. allocation of coal mines cou- the bad loans issue saying that        FIndia (RBI) PMO urging that we coordi- Unfortunately, he said, the pled with the fear of investiga- the Narendra Modi       Raghuram Rajan has blamed nate action to bring in at least system had been “singularly tion slowed down Government Government is accountable for ##$ <0 0=      ‘suspect’ allocation of coal one or two to book. I am not ineffective” in bringing even a decision making in , both the NPA mess. Party spokesper-  8     03 mines and slowdown in deci- aware of single high-profile fraudster in the UPA and the subsequent son Randeep Surjewala said #$      sion making by the Congress- progress on to book. “As a result, fraud is NDA Governments,” Rajan when the UPA had left office in   <0 <3 led UPA as also the lack of this front. not discouraged,” Rajan said. said in his note submitted to 2014, total (NPA)s were 2.83  urgency shown by the incum- It is not clear as to which the Parliament’s Committee lakh crore and this has jumped   8    bent NDA dispensation regime Rajan addressed on Estimates headed by BJP to 12 lakh crore under the   +454%/6  !  >               accountable for the rising Non- his list of high-profile leader . NDA rule.  9"    !#  !       Performing Assets (NPA) of the cases of frauds. Rajan is currently the Continued on Page 4 he Indian Rupee continued   #   >   8     banks. The bad loan prob- Katherine Dusak Miller Tto make a fresh low on daily  23   #           # In his report to a lem mainly surfaced due Distinguished Service Professor basis against the backdrop of    $  Parliamentary panel, to slowdown in the of Finance at Chicago Booth & ' & rising fuel prices, capital out-  -        ! @1 @<      ! Rajan also disclosed he Government’s decision School of Business. He served flow and global trade war ten-    @@ 0A      sent a list of high-pro- making and econom- in the capacity of the RBI  ( sion leading to mayhem in the         file fraud cases to the ic growth seeing Governor for three years till stock market and posing seri- <0 B< << 3<  ! Prime Minister’s a dip along with September 2016. ous concern for the funda- Office but was “not over-optimistic The comments of the for-      mental of the economy. After    8     aware of any bankers, he mer RBI Governor, who exit-  !   opening in positive territory on    # #  progress” on it. said. ed after completing his tenure      Tuesday morning and touching !  #    =1B “The RBI set up a (not given a second term) dur-       of 72.25 versus the dollar, the       $ fraud monitoring cell ing the Modi Government,       Rupee plummeted 24 paise to   C<32C 2C  when I was the Governor triggered a war of words     #  end at a new record low of     >    to coordinate the early between the BJP and the   !  9-  72.74. However, the Reserve      #   ! : + Bank of (RBI) interven-   8  tion led to some recovery.   6    Petrol and diesel prices hit among all metros and most ing of the US dollar on the back   O P    8    fresh highs on Tuesday. A 14 State capitals because of lower of a strong jobs report and  $    paisa per litre hike in petrol and taxes. Mumbai has the highest expectations of a rate hike from    diesel prices each took the rates sales tax or VAT. Petrol in the Federal Reserve this month.  9       to an all-time high. While some Chennai costs 84.07 per litre The Rupee has also come   '( )  *   States have marginally reduced and 83.75 in Kolkata. Diesel under pressure from huge port- ! ;      ; VAT to provide symbolic relief is priced at 77.15 per litre in folio liquidation pressure from !         Kottayam/Kochi/Kannur: A (  this year, after Choksi fled, PM      !#  to consumers, but it is too lit- Chennai and 75.82 in Kolkata. foreign investors. nun who has accused a Roman Modi met the Antiguan      tle to make any difference in While the Government has The political uncertainty Catholic Bishop of raping her   " President in the UK but he did-     view of the massive rise over the ruled out any excise duty cut to about 2019 elections has petitioned the Vatican rep- n’t utter a word to send back last few days in fuel prices. contain the rise of fuel prices, have also been acting as a resentative in India alleging Choksi.  !   !   Petrol price in Delhi it may be forced to come out dampener on forex market that the clergyman was using "   This is not my words, it has       climbed to 80.87 per litre, with NRI bond, as was done in sentiments. Foreign investors “political and money power” to been said by the Antiguan     ;  while in Mumbai it inched up 2013, to deal with the withdrew close to 2,300 crore bury the case even as the #  President in an interview on #     to 88.26. A litre of diesel in the falling Rupee. from the capital markets since Kerala Government on July 27. The Indian      national Capital was priced at The Rupee is facing twin Monday. Tuesday assured “justice   +454%/6 Government never approached     72.97 and 77.47 in Mumbai. problems. First the rise in fuel Continued on Page 4 will be done”. them on this issue.” ! # 8  Delhi has the cheapest fuel prices, second, the strengthen- Related reports on P11 Making a fervent plea for fter the fugitive diaman- party shared a number of com- The Congress also shared urgent intervention, the nun in Ataire Mehul Choksi plaints made by different peo- some documents on Twitter to a scathing letter to Giambattista released a video message deny- ple at various intervals during claim how PMO, MEA, CBI, Diquattro, Vatican’s Apostolic ing all charges of defrauding the last three years against the SEBI etc., gave a clean chit to Nuncio (a diplomatic mission, the PNB, the Congress on duo to the PMO and several the fraudsters and facilitated also sought to explain her Tuesday released documents to other agencies, including their escape from the country. silence before coming out allege complicity of Prime Securities and Exchange Board The fresh attack on the against the bishop and said she Minister’s Office (PMO) and of India (SEBI). Government from the had “tremendous fear and the Finance Ministry in the Furnishing proof of Modi Congress came hours after shame” and wondered why the escape of Nirav Modi and Government’s alleged involve- fugitive Mehul Choksi released church was “closing its eyes Choksi from the country. ment in their escape, Congress a video message denying alle- towards the truth”. Accusing the Modi spokesperson Randeep Singh gations of wrongdoings by him. Detailed report on P6 Government of inaction, the Surjewala said, ‘’On April 20 Continued on Page 4                                              .  /748* on Tuesday morning. The bus poorer sections.         belonged to the Telangana There were 32 women and        n a horrifying accident, at Road Transport Corporation. at least four children among the        Ileast 55 people were killed There were 88 people in dead. Twenty-three deceased       ! ! and 33 others were injured the bus at the time of the acci- women were in the age group ! "#  when an overcrowded bus dent against the capacity of 40. of 50 to 75.    !    ! overturned and fell into a gorge Most of the passengers State Transport Minister P         in Jagtiyal district of Telangana, were from the surrounding Mahender Reddy has immedi-    $ $    190 kms north of Hyderabad, villages and belonged to the ately suspended the Jagtiyal Depot Manager Hanumanta      Rao. “The bus was carrying      more passengers than allowed  !"#"  %# $ $ ! and the brake failure appears to &% '   #   be cause of the accident”, the        Minister said explaining why    ( ) the action was taken against the     $ official. Revenue Divisional Officer %   P   Narendar said the accident       occurred when the bus was '!('!) *"+","( *   coming down from a hilltop  +  temple at Kondagattu and the -# O   - driver lost control while nego- +"     tiating a sharp turn and cross- %      ! ing a speed breaker.      “A probe has been ordered      into the cause of the accident”, %  O/ "    he said.   ( 0123   #           $   Continued on Page 4          !   !             -    !    !"#!R "#  $ % %&'  .  /748*  .  /748*

he Congress, the Telugu yderabad city police TDesam Party (TDP) and Hcracked the case of theft of the CPI on Tuesday reached an priceless antique from Nizam’s agreement to form a broad- Museum with the arrest of based alliance to defeat the rul- two burglars and recovered ing TRS in the year-end the stolen gold tiffin box and Assembly polls. tea cup along with spoon from The contours of a “Grand them. Alliance” in Telangana emerged Hyderabad city Police with the top State leaders of the Commissioner Anjani Kumar three parties holding a crucial said the two burglars meet in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Mohammed Ghouse Pasha, The development could alias Khooni Ghouse and find echo in Andhra Pradesh as Mohammed Mubeen were well, where the three parties arrested in a joint operation by could come together to contest the South Zone Police and                  the next Lok Sabha polls. Commissioner’s task force.            Continued on Page 4 Continued on Page 4   !  !"      (  )* +,- ,.+/

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   minor collision with a Maruti    +454%/6 989 8 Brezza car driven by a senior citizen. fter protests by the parents school bus belonging to Later the accused over- Aand the public over the AKR Mangalam World took the bus, stepped out from alleged sexual assault of a School, located at upscale his car and broke the wind- three-year-old nursery student South City Phase-1, was shield as well as side window last week in Mukherjee Nagar's attacked by an aggressive car glasses of the bus. Rosary Public School, the Delhi owner after a minor collision "When the helper Rinku Police Commissioner on with his SUV. The incident tried to stop him, he beat him Tuesday transferred the case to occurred in sector-15 on up and also hurled abuses on the crime branch. The parents Monday afternoon. Petrified the teacher when she tried to are demanding action against children cowered below their intervene. The accused, how- the school authorities. seats to save themselves from ever fled the spot," the police According to police, the being injured. Some children said. alleged incident had occurred did receive injuries as the "The children inside the last Tuesday in the National accused broke the wind shield bus were shocked after the Capital's Mukherjee Nagar and of the bus. incident and some of them the next day, a case was regis- tim. gence by the authorities had led case is being investigated from The accused managed to suffered minor injuries. We tered by the district police "For the last two months to this rape on September 4," all angles. We are not ruling out flee the spot and is yet to be have received a complaint under relevant sections of the we noticed a change of behav- said the father of the victim. the role of the school authori- arrested. The police have man- from the school Principal. Protection of Children from ior in our daughter. She used to Deputy Commissioner of ty or any family member or aged to establish his identity They have provided us the car Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act. remain frightened all the time. Police (DCP) North west dis- neighbor. Further investiga- and a hunt has been launched, number. We have identified "I was changing her school Even sometimes we noticed trict, Aslam Khan said that the tion is going on," said a senior a senior police official of the owner of the car and uniform when I noticed blood marks on her cheeks and neck. case has been transferred to the police official. The school Gurugram Police said. police teams have been put on stains on her clothes. I took her Sometimes her inner clothes Crime Branch and the medical authorities said that the inci- According to the police, dren and was moving towards A school teacher, Rita, the job to bring the accused to to Hindu Rao hospital where were also missing. We had report also stated that the girl dent didn't occur in the cam- route number - 21 school bus Sector-15. The bus was driven was also present inside the justice" said Praveen Kumar after examination the doctor complained to the school was "touched" inappropriately. pus and they have also of the K R Mangalam School by Suren Mandal while Rinku bus. When the bus reached the investigation officer (IO) said that she had been molest- authorities but no action was "We have collected CCTV launched an internal enquiry was carrying around 35 chil- was the helper. the sector-15 stretch, it had a of the case. ed," said the mother of the vic- taken by them and the negli- footage from the school and the on the issue. * &++, '       G">      +454%/6      $   /  elhi Police on Tuesday Darrested two men for allegedly smuggling in 500 kg      of ganja in the national Capital. 989 8 The duo had procured the    P   narcotic from Odisha to sell in aving nailed several noto- the Delhi-NCR.    +454%/6 to the spot and found the Hrious gangs and their king- “The accused are identified deceased lying unconscious in pins, the ollowing a scuffle in the a pool of blood with stab (STF) of the Haryana Police is Ffamily, a 40-year old injuries. The injured Poonam now focusing on curbing traf- woman was brutally murdered Sharma was shifted to DDU ficking of illegal drugs and as Devender (37), resident of which weighed around 500 by her husband on Monday Hospital where she was nabbing wanted drug peddlers Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), and kg,” said Rajiv Ranjan, night. The Delhi Police on declared brought dead," said in the region. To prevent drug Yogesh (24), resident of Agra. Additional Commissioner of Tuesday arrested the accused the DCP. trafficking the STF will soon set We have received inputs Police, crime branch. and have recovered three "On the complaint of up a dedicated anti-narcotics regarding the supply of huge "During interrogation knives from the crime spot. deceased's son, a case has been unit at Hisar range to prevent ingly making links with people, and Rajasthan. consignment of ganja in a Devender said that to earn fast “The accused, identified registered under section 302 of illegal consumption of drugs the north Indian States will Recently the STF had truck near Geeta Colony fly- and easy money brought him as Rajesh Indian Penal and keep an eye on drug cartels now join hands to curtail the arrested two Nigerians in over following which a trap was into the contact of Raja Bhai Sharma (42), Code (IPC) across the State. According to burgeoning drug trade in the Gurugram and over 1 kg hero- laid by the narcotics team and and Bhura, both from Odisha, at about 7.30 and the the STF, Hisar district has the region," Deputy Inspector in valued at Rs 7 crore in the two men were apprehended at through Arvind who is the pm on accused was highest consumption of drugs General of Police (DIG) of international market was seized the instance of an informer on owner of the truck in which the Monday arrested in the entire State. STF, Satish Balan, said. from them. Monday evening. On checking accused have come to deliver came to his from the for- Recently, Chief Ministers of As of now, Gurugram Officials with the STF said, the truck the team found ganja the consignment. Arvind cre- home and est area near Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Police have arrested 72 people several groups of Nigerian ated a cavity in his truck and the allegedly Kallar Shiv Pradesh and Uttrakhand met under the Narcotics, Drugs national involved in the drug duo started trafficking of Ganja. entered into Puri, in Chandigarh to formulate a and Psychotropic Substances trafficking in the Delhi and Arvind through his driver a quarrel Sagarpur," common strategy to deal with (NDPS) Act and 62 cases have NCR region. "They frequently Yogesh used to bring Ganja with his son said the illegal smuggling and supply of been registered under the visit pub and bars and rave par- from Odisha for Devender and Siddhant. DCP. drugs in these States. NDPS Act till August 20. ties to catch their clients and supply it in Delhi and NCR. His wife Poonam Sharma "Rajesh Sharma and After the high-level meet- According to the data com- later provide them illegal sub- Devender gave a sum of Rs 15 came in defence of her son. Poonam Sharma were married ing, it came to fore that the piled by the Gurugram Police, stances. They charged Rs 4,000 lakh in cash to Bhura, in An enraged Rajesh picked up in the December 2000 and multiple State agencies will 545 kilograms of cannabis for 1 gm heroin". Odisha, for the delivery of 500 a kitchen knife and stabbed have three children. The work out a joint strategy to start (ganja) and 460 kilograms of "The STF is making an kg Ganja. The duo arrested pro- his wife and fled from the accused is a resident of the biggest ever crack-down on Sulfa have also been recovered effort to connect all backward cured the recovered Ganja from spot,” said Devendra Arya, Jhunjhunu district in illegal consumption of drugs. by the police during the same and forward links to unearth Bhura and came to supply the Deputy Commissioner of Rajasthan and worked as a car- "The problem of drug duration. the entire chain of supply and same in Delhi," said Ranjan. Police (DCP), South-West penter. He was rendered job- abuse and trafficking has The STF suspects that most mode of trafficking, end users "Search of the source, district. less 2017 he was unemployed assumed an alarming propor- of these drugs are coming from and source of origin of drugs. Bhura and Arvind owner of the “We received a call in and a habitual drunkard. He tion. The reason behind setting Afghanistan, Pakistan, South We have discussed the issue in Truck is being made. Further Police Control Room (PCR) on used to often quarrel with his up of an anti-narcotic unit in Africa, America in India areas details and passed directions to investigation is under process," Monday night around 8. 30 pm wife and children," the DCP the State is to nab the drug car- of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar our team to start action with- Ranjan added. following which a team rushed added. tels. Drug peddlers are increas- Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, out any delay," Balan, said. ""'+   ,    '  -   +454%/6 participant. AIIMS has been participat- or the first time in 10 years, ing in the competition since 2009 Fa team of students repre- but it is the first time that it has senting the All India Institute been able to secure a position of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), hence proving its mettle, said a New Delhi, secured third posi- senior official from AIIMS. tion in the Inter-Medical The competition was held School Physiology Quiz on August 15 and 16. This year, (IMSPQ) annually held by the more than 100 teams from over University of Malaya, Malaysia. 24 countries participated in the The team consisted of first competition. While Thailand year MBBS students (now in stood first, China was able to second year) Aman Tilak, secure the second position. Sankeerth Sadananda, Apart from them, Vanshika Arora, Aditi Rao and Australia, Singapore and Russia Nipun Chandra. also participated in the com- "The competition consists petition.IMSPQ is an interna- of questions related to physi- tional physiology quiz compe- ology. In first year at AIIMS, we tition conducted every year in have this subject, so only first Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where year students can participate in medical students from across the quiz," said Aman Tilak, a the world participate.

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   +454%/6 Directing his Cabinet would be tolerated at any cost," the national capital, paving the Ministers, the Chief Minister according to the statement. way for the Government to 0 1 23,45, ay after launching the said, "Rejection of an application It stated that the heads of all proceed with the scheme. Ddoorstep delivery scheme, should have the approval of the departments have been directed Announcing the scheme, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Minister-in-charge concerned to personally monitor and ensure Kejriwal had also said that the 6475   Kejriwal on Tuesday issued and that the approval must be strict adherence of the time lim- proposed doorstep delivery of orders to all Ministers of the taken within 24 hours of such its in delivery of services. ration scheme will become a    in process of being called Delhi Government for its strict decision". The chief minister also reality soon."I hope we will be +454%/6 back. The total number of implementation. On Monday, the Chief directed that a report of all such able to overcome all hurdles appointments fixed for dif- The Chief Minister instruct- Minister had launched the cases delayed must be report- and soon home delivery of n the second day of the ferent services to be availed ed that no case submitted by the 9 scheme under which Delhiites ed to him on a daily basis. ration will also become a real- Odoorstep delivery ser- by the citizens of Delhi was mobile sahayaks to any of the can avail 40 services, including Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ity," Kejriwal had tweeted. vices, Delhi Government 624 till 5 pm on September departments be rejected by the spared. "I will seek daily report corrupt practices". driving licence, ration card, had announced about the door The Government has hired received 13,783. Out of 11. The doorstep delivery department without the on all the applications delayed at The violation of time lim- caste and marriage registration step delivery of services earli- a private company VFS Global these 4,758 calls were team had visited 74 house- approval of the Minister-in- any level," Kejriwal said. its prescribed in the scheme certificates, at their doorstep. er this year and had also Services through which its ser- answered by the executive holds in Delhi till 5 pm on charge. During his interaction Delhi Government in its will be taken very seriously and "The Chief Minister also accused Lieutenant Governor vices will be provided at the handling the call centre. September 11. with his Cabinet colleagues, official statement stated, "If a disciplinary proceeding will directed that time limits pre- Anil Baijal for obstructing in doorstep of the citizens. Rest of the calls were on This data is of the total Kejriwal said that no delay in any of the request or applica- be started against the guilty scribed for the delivery of the implementing it. After police verification, 66 waiting line and are being calls from the time of launch delivery of services will be tol- tion is delayed under this officer. The head of the depart- services under the scheme must However, a five-judge mobile sahayaks (facilitators) called back. SMSs were sent of the scheme on Monday erated and any tactics for taking scheme, it would be taken as an ment would also be held be adhered to in totality and Constitution Bench had on have so far been hired through to 8101 callers whose calls 10 am till 5 pm on bribe, instances of delaying attempt to sabotage the pro- responsible in such cases, strictly. He has made it clear July 4 laid down broad para- the company to set up a call were not answered and are Tuesday. applications would not be people scheme to further one's Kejriwal asserted. that no violation of time limits meters for the governance of centre. 45.6  +  *       8$     +454%/6 Apartments in west Delhi's month people are dying .. where incident. Labour Minister Gopal report within three days.Ajay tenance of the septic tank - was Moti Nagar area, in which are the equipments they(DJB) Rai has directed the labour com- Chaudhary, an engineer with JLL arrested by Delhi Police on "  he tragic death of five peo- Sarfaraz, Pankaj, Raja and bought earlier, who will issue missioner to submit a probe company - tasked with the main- Monday for negligence. Tple inside a private housing Umesh and Vishal aged guidelines and where were the colony in Moti Nagar area of between 22 and 30 years had engineers, Gupta asked. West district has taken a politi- died. Two of them died on the It is pertinent to mention cal turn after Aam Aadmi Partty spot; others were declared dead here that in June month , Delhi "  (AAP) MLA and Vice Chairman by doctors at a hospital. government had decided to pre- +   -'.! of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) alleged Clarifying the jurisdictions, pare a list of manual scavengers. that the STP plant where the Mohania added that I want to The government in its offi- accident occurred comes under clear that in this case this sewer cial statement had then said   - - the jurisdiction of Bharatiya line and STP both are owned by that they would be hiring 200 Janata Party (BJP)-controlled DLF. "It is a solo responsibility sewer cleaning machines, each municipal corporation. The five of DLF, why DLF is not taking of which would apparently    Sunday. However, refuting the unfortunate labourers died after responsibility, "Moreover, MCD provide jobs to four persons +454%/6 The victims - Sarfaraz, charges, a senior corpora- they inhaled poisonous gases gave permission them for the and thus create 800 jobs. Pankaj, Raja and Umesh and tion official said that it is our while trying to clean the sewer- STP," the AAP leader said. The purchase of the ice Chairman of Delhi Jal Vishal - were aged between 22 work to approve the building age of the residential complex. Meanwhile, BJP leader and machines would be funded by VBoard (DJB) Dinesh and 30 years. constructions which fulfill "When a private entity in opposition , Vjiender Gupta the State Bank of India, the Mohania has announced a Two of them died on the all the required norms. develop a society or mall, they said , "AAP's response on the National Scheduled Castes financial support of 10 lakh spot; others were declared He further added that take permissions from con- behalf of DJB is irresponsible, Finance and Development each to the families of the five dead by doctors at a hospital. maintaining the sewage treat- cerned authorities to set up an " DJB is solely responsible for Corporation (NSFDC) and the workers who died after inhal- Police said they have found ment plant is not the respon- STP under building by-laws. In the set up of Sewage Treatment Delhi State SC, ST, OBC ing toxic fumes while clean- that the labourers were not sibility of the municipal cor- this particular case was by the Plant (STP) anywhere in Delhi. Finance Development ing the septic tank at DLF provided adequate safety gear porations and only the owner North MCD," said Mohaniya. This is applicable everywhere , Corporation (DSFDC). Green Apartments in west and were only given of the property is responsible The incident happened on the party is playing politics on On Monday, the Delhi gov- Delhi's Moti Nagar area on masks. to maintain it.    +454%/6 allied infrastructure at various Sunday inside DLF Green the death of five persons.. every ernment ordered a probe into the places in Delhi". fter rolling out its ambi- The note also said all the Atious 'Doorstep Delivery payments to contractors should Services', the Aam Aadmi be made through electronic        5  ( 8 Party (AAP) Government has fund transfer only. The PWD approved an outgo of 571 also demanded a quarterly crore for the installation of monitoring report and annual   #    CCTV cameras across the performance report.        national Capital to enable the The project to install the much-delayed pet project of CCTV cameras got the gov-    It has been reported in Pioneer, "We have no infor- Chief Minister Arvind ernment's approval last month    +454%/6 &    2538 roads for mixed land use +454%/6 media that women are made mation regarding the notice, Kejriwal get going. -- three years after the cabinet '  and commercial and it was to sleep on floors and dealt however, if a notice has been Installation of CCTV cameras gave an in-principle approval to he Delhi Congress will then decided that after paying he Delhi Commission for with in an inhumane manner. issued, we will answer the across the national capital it. Approximately 2,000 cam- Tintensify its agitation '    conversion charges for eight TWomen (DCW) has Also, it was reported that notice." was one of the main agenda of eras will be installed in every against the AAP and the BJP #   #  years no more conversion issued a notice to Babu women whose infants are Declining the claims the AAP during the 2015 assembly constituency. Delhi over alleged illegal sealing of #   # charges needed to be paid but Jagjivan Ram Hospital on admitted in Intensive Care made by DCW and the Delhi Assembly polls and has 70 constituencies. non-polluting household    # the BJP-led municipal corpo- media reports of women Units shortly after caesarean alleged media reports, she Chief Minister Kejriwal. Installation of CCTV cam- industries in the national     rations collecting conversion allegedly experiencing diffi- delivery are made to sleep on said, "The floor beds are there According to an official of eras in Delhi was one of the key Capital, saying the drive has charges with 54 per cent penal- culties post-delivery due to hospital floors. for nursing mothers. We pro- the Delhi Government, the points in the manifesto of the threatened the livelihood of ( )# ty forcefully. lack of proper facilities in the It was also reported that vide this facility to the moth- Public Works Department Aam Aadmi Party to improve nearly three lakh people in the He said that over 200 big hospital. The commission has the lifts in the hospital are ers whose children are admit- (PWD) in an approval note the security and safety of the city. Sharma alleged that BJP- and small corner meetings will asked them to submit a reply non functional, due to which ted in the hospital so that issued last week has said no citizens. The party also announced ruled municipal corporations be held in the next three days by September 18, Delhi women have they can feed their cost escalation would be con- It may be noted that AAP third phase of "Nyay Yudh" have realised nearly Rs 20,000 for the preparation of the Commission for Women to face many problems, children." sidered for the project. government had minced no campaign under which it will crore as penalty and conversion protest rally at Karol Bagh. (DCW) spokesperson stated. DCW spokesperson stated. The hospital in its defence The Deputy Secretary words in accusing Lieutenant organise a 'Vyapar Bachao- charges against the rules, from It may be noted that DCW chairperson Swati According to the notice said that due to the population PWD in the official note issued Governor Anil Baijal for Mazdoor Bachao' rally in Karol people affected by the sealing according to the Master Plan Maliwal said, "It is very unfor- issued by DCW, the hospital of patients, sometimes there are on September 5 last, had said installing the implementation Bagh on Friday, said convener exercise. 2021, Para 7.3 residential areas tunate that these ladies are is asked to provide with its two or three patients on one that the department has given of the CCTV project. During of the campaign Mukesh He said a large number of and villages (abadi) A+AI has forced to sleep on floor after factual position on the media bed but there are no patients on "administrative approval and the nine day long sit in of chief Sharma said. small traders and labourers been allowed to run household giving birth. Poor ladies are reports, detailed reasons for floor. expenditure sanctions of minister inside Rajniwas along- "We will also announced hit by the sealing drive will units. A list of 121 items have being deprived of proper facil- the lapses, details of action "We cannot deny patients 571.40 crore, of which 320.96 with his deputy Manish direct action against AAP and attend the rally at Karol Bagh. been included in the list of ities by the hospital. The taken on erring officials and of the treatment. The patients crore is the capital cost and Sisodia, ministers Satyender BJP, who are responsible for Delhi Congress president Ajay household industries which Commission has instituted steps to rectify on the lapses are more and the beds are less. 250.44 crore is for five years Jain and Gopal Rai, asking endangering livelihood of near- Maken will lead the rally. are non- polluting and having the inquiry in the matter and mentioned in the Even if we bring more beds, for supplying, installation, test- Baijal to sign the file of CCTV ly three lakh labourers and Sharma also said that dur- legal cover to be functional but we are seeking clarification reports. there is no space to keep them. ing and commissioning of project, was one of the key traders by not taking steps to ing the Congress rule, a noti- these units are also being from the hospital in the mat- However, a senior doctor Where will we keep them?" she CCTV cameras and other demands. stop the sealing drive," he said. fication was issued to make sealed, he said. ter." from the hospital told The said. *   '    /!        !       +454%/6 Either the conductor or the dri- ver takes it to their home. 6     +454%/6 aving first-aid box is Also, some depots purchase Hmandatory in all public medicine in March and some hile major political play- transports including buses, but in September as per their Wers (NSUI and ABVP) sadly, the buses run by the requirement. And most of the in the Delhi University Delhi Transport Corporation time depot managers forget to Students' Union (DUSU) elec- (DTC) either have empty first- renew the package if they have tions rely on both the social aid boxes or the medicines and the medicines pending with media and ground campaign- bandages kept in these boxes them. Moreover, the 50 percent ing, lesser known parties or are often expired. An RTI dis- of the medicines which are pur- alliances like AISA-CYSS, who closed that DTC bus depots has chased to be kept in the box do are struggling to find a foot- not purchased medicines since not have an expiry date or have ing, rely more on social media last three years and the first-aid a long expiry date such as scis- for their campaign. Their boxes installed in its large fleet sor, rolled banded, cotton and modus-operandi lies in wide- of 3882 buses are for only others such as savlon, dettol liq- ly circulating short videos name-sake. uid and soframycin or betadine related to some incident of According to the data tube have one or two years violence allegedly unleashed shared by the DTC to an RTI expiry time," added the official. by the members of ABVP or after a "ruckus" was created by lating it on social media and ABVP, the alliance will miss no query filed by the activist As per the Motor Vehicle NSUI on the social media few "miscreants" at DU's Zakir holding ABVP leader respon- opportunity to tarnish his Zeeshan Haider, out of 39 DTC act, one first aid box should platforms. Husain College when Singh sible for it. A day ahead of the image and making a mountain depots only 10 depots have have sterilized finger dressing, In the run-up to the went there for campaigning elections both NSUI and AISA, out of a mole," he said, on timely purchased medicines hand or food dressing, steril- high-voltage student's union on Monday. AISA members have demanded the cancella- anonymity. While another pro- for first-aid kits. Around 16-17 ized large or body dressing, one elections, social media is play- widely circulated the video tion of the candidature of fessor said that it is not the depot is there which have not ton, tape roll, bandage and anti- nizance of this matter and extra large, two large and three ing a pivotal role in garnering that shows few "anti-social" ABVP's vice-presidential can- ABVP but rather NSUI's vote- purchased medicines since last septics are kept in the first aid action will be taken." small sterilized burn dress- support, with none of the stu- elements with cane in their didate Shakti Singh. bank that AISA-CYSS will dent three years. Moreover, there are boxes installed in the DTC The bus depots in the ings, two 15 grams packets of dent organisations ready to hands moving ahead of the According to a senior DU if the voting percentage in some 10 depots such as both buses. National Capital are divided on sterilized cotton wool, a bottle take risk of ignoring the social ABVP leader over whom he teacher the newly formed favor of the coalition increas- Raj Ghat-I and II, Kalkaji When contacted , a senior the basis of region such as of 2 per cent, tincture iodine, platforms. While platforms like seems to have no control. AISA-CYSS alliance is mainly es. DUSU elections are on 12 depot, BBM-I, Bawana and DTC official said, "As per the South, North, West and East a bottle of Sal Volatile, empty Facebook, Twitter, Whats-App The ruckus went on while the eyeing on vote bank that con- September. other remaining depots which motor vehicle act, it is manda- and every region has one head bottle fitted with eye drops and etc are used by Akhil Bharatiya ABVP vice-presidential can- stitutes of students who reside "In the campaign for the have not purchased medicines tory to install first aid box in of depot which takes care of the 55 grams of Medicine glass and Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) didate was helpless in con- in hostels and paying guest student's union election these since 2012. the buses and to purchase remaining depots that come other article/medicine pre- and National Students' Union trolling them. accommodations. These stu- days, propaganda on social Interestingly the Raj Ghat respective medicines every under the head. Such Vasant scribed as considers to be nec- of India (NSUI) mainly for ABVP has clarified that the dents are mainly from outside media platforms are seem- depot- II was launched in the year. Also, the corporation Vihar is head depot of South essary for providing first-aid advertising their candidates, whole episode is purportedly states and particularly from ingly more effective in gar- year 2015 as a smart depot. provides special training to region, Mayapuri for west and facilities. the All India Students planned by NSUI and left stu- regions like eastern Uttar- nering support as compared to "The depot was set up in 2015 the conductors on the use of Nand Nagri in East and "The buses do have a first Association (AISA) - Chhatra dent organizations to malign Pradesh, Bihar, West-Bengal, the traditional methods of and the depot has not pur- first-aid box. So, there must be Wazirpur depot in the North aid box but these are seldom Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) the image of ABVP. The party Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand etc. campaigning," said a student. chased medicines for the fir-aid some negligence or lapse region. used because in DTC or clus- alliance is using it optimally for has categorically denied "Realizing that ABVP has Candidates in poll fray and kit installed in the buses that behind the reason because "Secondly, the first aid is tered buses, whenever a mishap targeting adversaries. involvement of its vice-presi- pitched a popular face hailing their supporters have posted run and maintained by the whenever a depot request for installed only just because it is happens, passengers consult us Latest being the unequiv- dential candidate Shakti Singh from the eastern UP for con- short videos on facebook, depot," the RTI reply stated. medicines, the Regional man- mandatory, otherwise no one even if we offer them help. Also ocal targeting of ABVP's Vice- but AISA-CYSS seems to leave testing DUSU vice-president twitter etc. in which common As a matter of fact, emer- ager sanction fund as per the will keep it. Yes, it is a precau- conductors keep medicines but Presidential candidate Shakti no stone unturned to take post, who may possibly draw a students can be seen appeal- gency medicines such as burn need. However, the depart- tion step but most of the time, are hardly used" said a DTC bus Singh by the members of left maximum mileage out of the large chunk the votes AISA- ing others to vote in their heal; Dettol, Soframycin, cot- ment will take serious cog- it is not used and go waste. driver, pleading anonymity. wing (AISA) on social media "untoward" incident by circu- CYSS is eyeing upon towards favor.    (  )* +,- ,.+/  +

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  +454%/6 From Page 1 ue among the parties. 8  %'   The Tuesday meeting attended According to sources, the dis- ailway Minister Piyush Goyal by State Congress president N cussions focused on identifying the Ron Tuesday launched a web Uttam Kumar Reddy, State TDP constituencies where their respec-   5"/6+ E+ portal wherein private and public chief L Ramanna and CPI State sec- tive parties had a strong position sector undertakings can contribute retary Chada Venkat Reddy took and points to be included in their ith China increasingly assert- their corporate social responsibil- place against the backdrop of efforts manifestos. Wing its presence in the Indo- ity (CSR) funds to develop ameni- to bring all anti-Telangana Rashtra The meeting was also attended Pacific, India and the US in their ties at railway stations. The com- Samiti (TRS) forces together in the by the other senior leaders of TDP, first 2+2 dialogue have discussed panies wanting to contribute can forthcoming elections. including former MP Nama engagement with Japan, Australia register their requests on the por- to 12.30 lakh. Similar provisions Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Nageshwara Rao and former and ASEAN nations to secure the tal — Rail Sahyog — and choose the have been fixed for benches Congress was ready to work with Minister E Peddi Reddy and R seas and the skies in the region, a amenity they want to promote. (17,500 to 47,500 per set), bot- all the likeminded parties, mass Prakash Reddy. senior Trump administration official The railways has identified five tle crushing machines (3.5 lakh to organisations and employees The meeting came close on the has said. activities in which such contribu- 4.5 lakh per machine) and dust- unions and organisations of the heel of TDP national President and External Affairs Minister tions will be allowed — toilets in bins (4,500 for two). unemployed youth. “We have to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Sushma Swaraj and Defence circulating areas, providing free Wi- A change in the company law put an end to this misrule of K Chandrababu Naidu authorising Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held Fi with kiosks for e-services for cit- in April 2014 mandated that busi- Chandrasekhar Rao Government,” Telangana State leadership to take the crucial talks with US Secretary izens at stations, plastic bottle nesses with annual revenues of he said. the process of forming alliance of State Mike Pompeo and Defence two nations (India and US) have for jects and how they're going to work crushing machines, steel benches more than 10 billion give away two “We are all united in our pur- with other parties forward. Secretary James Mattis in New the Indo-Pacific region, which to be able to create a free and open and dustbins. per cent of their net profit to char- pose of putting an end to the dic- Ramanna had already held sep- Delhi on September 6. excludes no nation.” trading system that has advanced all “We want the process of using ity. To encourage participation of tatorial rule of K Chandrasekhar arate talks with the leaders of CPI While China claims almost all The US has about $1.4 billion in the countries of the world since post CSR funds to be simple and trans- private companies and public sec- Rao,” L Ramanna told the media and Telangana Jana Samiti of Prof of the resource-rich South China trade with the Indo-Pacific, over World War-II,” she said. parent. All we are desirous of is that tor undertakings in identified after the meeting. Kodandaram over the last couple of Sea, Vietnam, the Philippines, $850 billion in foreign direct invest- Wells said the US and India wel- a certain quality standard is main- works/activities to be done under Chada Venkat Reddy charged days and all parties agreed upon the Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have ment. come contributions by China to tained. The company which does CSR in the railways, a policy frame- KCR with trampling over the demo- need to form a grand alliance. counter claims over the area. “So the conversations between regional development as long as it contribute will have their names, work had been put in place by the cratic rights of the people and mis- After the meeting, the delega- China recently deployed anti- the two countries during the 2+2 adhere to high standards where logos or even company names on national transporter in 2016. using power to encourage defections tion of the three parties called on the ship cruise missiles and surface-to- Dialogue were how they can bilat- there's transparency, rule of law and the initiatives. We have no problems It details the works/activities from other parties. Governor ESL Narasimhan at Raj surface missile systems in the dis- erally, tri-laterally with Japan and sustainable financing. with that,” Goyal said. executable under CSR in the field When asked about the forma- Bhavan and demanded removal of puted South China Sea amid fre- quadrilaterally with Australia and “But instead what we see is an The portal also gives a cost esti- of environment sustainability, san- tion of the Grand Alliance the acting Chief Minister KCR and quent forays by US naval and sur- with the ASEAN can we work to opportunity to use private sectors to mation for each activity — 22 lakh itation and cleanliness such as leaders said it was only the first ensuring that the democratic veillance aircraft over the region to promote economic security and contribute meaningfully to devel- to 30 lakh per station for toilets, rainwater harvesting, water recy- meeting and the talks will contin- process runs smoothly in the State. assert the freedom of navigation. good governance and security of the opment of the region,” she said. with provision for low-cost sanitary cling plants, solar panels, con- In a conference call with seas and the skies,” Wells said. Responding to a question on the pad vending machines, incinerator struction of toilets, provision for reporters on Monday, Alice Wells, “We discussed the Indo-Pacific Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, in female toilets and condom vend- solid waste management and sup- the Principal Deputy Assistant as an opportunity for the US and Wells said, “We have been talking ing machines in male toilets, and ply of filtered drinking water. )  444 Secretary of State for South and India to be able to offer countries about principles for the supportive initial one year maintenance. “I want to encourage everyone Central Asia, said during the dis- alternatives for development, alter- infrastructure development and The cost for providing free to come forward and contribute, cussion, China's reference came up natives for how they're going to pur- having our experts at all levels Wi-Fi at stations through setting up not just because it is mandatory to From Page 1 Sensex since August 2 when it had “most in the context of the vision the sue significant infrastructure pro- engaged.” hotspots has been set at 10.30 lakh do so,” the railway Minister added. There are concerns that Rupee ended at 37,165.16. It had lost could come under fresh pressure on 467.65 points in the previous day. Wednesday as the Brent crude was The 50-share NSE Nifty cracked && 444 over the last speed break- road was 5 kms longer”. dear ones of the dead trading at 78.60 dollar a barrel at the below the 11,300-mark by falling 1 2"32 er when the driver lost con- The other reason was echoed in Jagatiyal hospi- time of writing this report late in the 150.60 points or 1.32 per cent at trol and the bus turned on the driver Srinivas was new tal where all the bodies evening. The previous closing was 11,287.50. Intra-day, it shuttled From Page 1 one side and then fell into to the route and failed to were shifted later. 77.12 dollar per barrel. The fate of between 11,479.40 and 11,274. The victims include 25 the gorge”, said one of the apply the brakes while Chief Minister K Rupee will also depend on the Of the Sensex constituents, Tata " 2- women and seven chil- survivors. crossing the speed breaker Chandrasekhar Rao has upcoming release of- industrial pro- Steel recorded the biggest fall of 3.46 dren. 25 died on the spot Jagtiyal Superintendent which did not have any expressed deep shock and duction data along with CPI and per cent, followed by PowerGrid at and others succumbed in of Police Sindhu Sharma, mark. When the bus hit the grief over the loss of life WPI inflation numbers. 3.21 per cent. FMCG stocks also Jagatiyal Government hos- who rushed with the police speed breaker with full and announced an ex gra- The crude prices are surging as took a hit owing to weak market sen- 0, pital. Seven critically force for the rescue opera- speed some of the passen- tia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin the US sanctions has squeezed timent and stretched valuation. ITC injured were shifted to tion said the real cause of gers staking close to him fell of the victims. Iranian crude exports, resulting in dropped 2.92 per cent while hospitals in Hyderabad the accident will be known on the driver and he lost In a message CM tighter global supply despite efforts Hindustan Unilever fell 1.19 per From Page 1 and performance to the future. So and Karimnagar while 17 only after thorough probe. control over the bus veer- expressed deep condo- by Washington to get other pro- cent. “This Government informed they are willing to accept higher were being treated in local But the eyewitnesses ing sharply on one side. lences on the loss of lives ducers to increase output. Auto stocks were also down as in Parliament that NPAs have leverage in projects, and less pro- hospital. and local people said a Most of the passengers and injuries to others. He At the forex market, the rupee Hero MotoCorp and Tata Motors gone up to Rs 10.3 lakh crore till moter equity. Sometimes bank The bus no. AP 28 Z combination of factors died under the weight of further directed the offi- resumed higher at 72.30 from dropped more than 3 per cent. March 2018 and it is now at Rs 12 sign up to lend based on project 2319 belonging to Jagatiyal including the driver's error others. The driver lost cials concerned to provide overnight finish of 72.45 on the back Maruti fell 1.56 per cent and Bajaj lakh crore. So, simple mathemat- reports by the promoter’s invest- depot was coming from and the negligence by the both his legs. immediate medical assis- of adequate dollar liquidity. After Auto by 1.24 per cent. HDFC twins ics tells us that Rs 9.17 lakh crore ment bank, without doing their Shanivarpet to Jagatiyal via administration led to the As soon as the bus fell tance to the injured. scaling a high of 72.25 in early trade, also suffered losses with HDFC of NPAs were in 56 months of own due diligence,” according to Kondagattu. As there was a tragedy. into gorge the other State Minister for it quickly reversed the knee-jerk Bank losing more than 2 per cent Modi Government,” he said. Rajan. huge rush of pilgrims at the They said that the Ghat passerby and the local industries K Taraka Rama gains and tumbled to a historic low and HDFC by 0.68 per cent. He added that even if what Citing an example, the former Hanuman temple atop the Road was not the main people rushed to rescue Rao and the local MP K of 72.74, triggering central bank Bharti Airtel, Yes Bank, ICICI Rajan said about bad loans origi- RBI Governor said, “One pro- hill and fewer buses avail- route between the the injured. Kavita were among the intervention. Bank, Adani Ports, Kotak Bank, nating in 2006 was considered true, moter told me about how he was able more than 70 passen- Kondagutta and Jagatiyal The police and the rev- senior leaders who have The crash of Rupee also led to TCS, Vedanta Ltd, RIL, Sun Pharma, they still only were 2.83 lakh crore pursued by banks waving cheque gers boarded the bus and there was an alternate enue department officials reached Jagatiyal to super- a collapse at the stock market with SBI, L&T, ONGC, Wipro, IndusInd till the UPA demitted office and books, asking him to name the against the capacity of 40. bypass road. “The Ghat joined the efforts later on. vise the relief measures. benchmark sensex losing 509 points Bank and Axis Bank fell up to 3 per this amount was manageable. amount he wanted.” This was a his- According to the police Road was closed for the With the heaps of District Collector A to close at more than one-month low cent. “Hold the UPA accountable for toric phenomenon of irrational the accident occurred at buses and other heavy vehi- dead body at the scene of Sharat, Superintendent of of 37,413.13 due to heavy selling in Index may have lost just around the Rs 2.83 lakh crore but will you exuberance, common across coun- around 11:30 am when the cles after 20 people died in accident there were heart Police Sindhu Sharma and FMCG, metal, auto and financial 4.5 per cent during the last ten days, hold the Modi Government tries at such a phase in the cycle, bus was about to come out earlier accident involving a rending scenes at the site the Karimnagar city Police stocks. The 30-share index tanked but several blue chips stocks have responsible for the Rs 9.17 lakh he added. of the difficult Ghat section lorry”, another local person of the accident as a large Commissioner more than 1 per cent for the second fallen by as much as 20 per cent. crore?” he asked. Unfortunately, he said, growth of the road. “The bus was said. “But the road was number of people crowd- Kamalahasan Reddy were day, shedding around 1,000 point in Bank Nifty has taken the biggest hit In his note Rajan said over- does not always take place as very close to come onto the again opened for buses ed the place. The screams also involved in the rescue just two days. by losing a massive 1,600 points from optimistic bankers and a slowdown expected and years of strong highway and was crossing three months ago as by pass and cries of the near and and relief measures. This is the weakest closing of its peak to close at 26,807 points. in Government decision making, growth before the global financial which had popularly been dubbed crisis was followed by a slow- as “policy paralysis” before the down, which extended even to “The matter went to Gujarat The Congress questioned as tificate issued by MEA. It is now clear false and baseless. They have 2014 elections were behind the India, showing how much more   ::: High Court, where Government of how the Ministry of External Affairs that Interpol gave clearance to Mehul attached my properties illegally with- mounting bad loan mess. integrated the country had become Gujarat was a party. Jadeja also filed provided the ‘Clean Chit’ certificate Choksi, as CBI/ED failed to get a out there being any basis of the Stating that the economy in the with the world. Strong demand From Page 1 an affidavit on July 20, 2016, specif- for Mehul Choksi’s citizenship of warrant issued against him or pro- same,” Choksi said in the video. “The period 2006-2008 was strong, projections for various projects According to the Congress, first ically pointing out that Mehul Choksi Antigua in May 2017, as clearance vide the requisite evidence to passport authority revoked my pass- Rajan said that “banks make mis- were shown to be increasingly a complaint on May 7, 2015, was filed and others owed a debt of Rs 9,872 certified that there was ‘no adverse Interpol,” Surjewala said. port altogether in view of which I takes” at such times. unrealistic as domestic demand to Ministry of Corporate Affairs by crore to banks and are likely to information’ against Choksi. Congress alleged that Modi met was immobilized. I received an “They extrapolate past growth slowed down, he added. one Vaibhav Khuraniya and RM escape from India,” Surjewala said Antigua’s Citizenship Investment Antigua and Barbuda Prime email from the passport office which He also pointed to loss of pro- Green Solution Private Limited and sharing copies of the complaints and Unit (CIU) also states that SEBI gave Minister Gaston Browne on April 20, said that my passport has been sus- moter and banker interest for rise copies of it were to PMO, ED and affidavits. ‘clean chit certificate’ to Mehul 2018 on the sidelines of pended due to reasons of security in NPAs. Over malfeasance and Serious Fraud Investigation Office. A complaint dated July 26, 2016, Choksi. Commonwealth Heads of Govt threat to India. corruption in the NPA problem, he The PMO acknowledged the com- was also filed by one Hariprasad to “Were there an active warrant for Meeting in United Kingdom. It is “I sent an email to the regional said, “Undoubtedly, there was plaint on May 26. A couple of years PMO which has already been placed Choksi at the time his citizenship thus clear that even Modi never passport office Mumbai requesting some, but it was hard to tell banker later on May 3, 2017, Khuraniya also in public domain earlier, he said. application was being processed, raised the issue of Mehul Choksi dur- them to revoke the suspension of my exuberance, incompetence, and emailed the complaint to SEBI. Surjewala pointed out that in a this information should have already ing that meeting, he said. passport. However, I did not receive corruption apart.” Thereafter, a similar complaint reply to a Parliament question dated been made available to Interpol, a “It is intriguing that the Modi any reply from them. They did not The Parliament’s Committee was filed to Deputy Commissioner July 24, 2018, PMO admitted that the notification of which would have Government permitted the Indian even give me any explanation to why on Estimates had invited Rajan to of Police, Mumbai. Then another first report of action against Nirav been readily accessible by the CIU passport of Mehul Choksi to remain my passport has been suspended,” he brief it on the matter after former person named Digvijaysinh Jadeja and Choksi was given to the PMO and its due diligence partners. live until Feb 16, 2018, helping him added. Choksi is one of the prime Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) filed an FIR in Ahmedabad by Finance Department on March 1, Further, the warrant should have escape in January 2018,” the accused in the Rs 13,500-crore Arvind Subramanian praised him Economic Offences Wing, Gujarat 2018. Ironically, Nirav had already formed a part of the criminal records Congress alleged. Punjab National Bank fraud. He was for identifying the NPA crisis and against Choksi and others for escaped on January 1, 2018, followed database in India and therefore “All the allegations labelled by last traced to Antigua, where he has trying to resolve it. defrauding them. by Choksi three days later. declared in the police clearance cer- the Enforcement Directorate are been granted citizenship.

monds and gems along with succeeded in cracking the people. “In the CCTV  the tea cup and spoons were case, he said pointing out that footage we could see one of also shown to the media at the police had only 15 second them was acting as if he was "# the crowded press confer- blurry footage of CCTV talking on mobile phone ence. camera of a mosque outside when he was in fact holding “The two had under the museum. a battery torch close to his #R::: taken reconnaissance of the In the footage the two hears. This forced the police museum for forty days and youth were seen coming out to go through the record of From Page 1 visited the place many times of the museum lane and thousands of calls made from The duo had entered the before committing the theft boarding a motor cycle. the area wasting precious Museum at Purani Haveli in a well planned manner”, Based on the images the time”, the Commissioner palace in the old city in the Anjani Kumar said. detectives worked and traced said. wee hours of September 3 While Ghouse Pasha the two offenders, the The two artifacts were and stole the two artifacts was a habitual offender and Commissioner added. among the 450 odd gifts belonging to the last Nizam was involved in 25 cases of The burglars had presented to the Nizam Mir Mir Osman Ali Khan valued theft Mubeen worked in Gulf entered the museum from Osman Ali Khan by his sub- at Rs 50 crore in the inter- for some time and also the adjacent building and jects in 1937 on the occasion national market. After steal- underwent imprisonment in broke into the first floor of the silver jubilee celebra- ing the tiffin box one of them connection with an offence, gallery through ventilator. tions of sitting on the throne used it for eating food dur- he added. They used a rope to scale of Hyderabad. The priceless ing last one week when they Police Commissioner down from ventilator and collection was on display at stayed at a five star hotel in also revealed that the duo after breaking the show case the Nizam's Museum of Mumbai, Anajni Kumar said. had also tried to take away an they took away only two HEH Nizam Silver Jubilee “After committing the antique Quran from the most expensive items while Pavilion Trust since year theft they had escaped to museum. But as they heard leaving other items 2000. Mumbai and stayed in a five the calls for the morning untouched. They had also The fact that the thieves star hotel. They unsuccess- prayers (Fajar Namaz) from turned away the CCTV cam- celebrated their success by fully tried to sell the goods nearby mosque they dropped era from the show case to enjoying meals in the gold but could not succeed. Our the idea and came out to flee avoid detection. Three pri- tiffin has become a rage on teams traced them to the place. vate security guards on duty the social media with many Mumbai and arrested them”, After the sensational during the night remained creating memes and com- the Commissioner said. theft came to light the oblivious to the crime as the menting. “Whether the King The police produced Commissioner had formed doors were shut from out- and his family enjoyed the the two alleged offenders 20 special teams to nab the side. food in the gold tiffin box or before the media. culprits. In the absence of Commissioner said that not, thieves has definitely The tiffin box made of sufficient clues, the teams the offenders resorted to enjoyed it”, one of them gold and studded with dia- worked painstakingly and many tricks to mislead the said.                 (  )* +,- ,.+/   ,

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Noting that she felt the      raping her, has petitioned the The protesting nuns reject- Catholic church was still /4++6 Vatican representative in India ed the charge and said they will doubting her over the argu- to sack the clergyman, claim- continue their agitation till ment as to why she allowed he Tamil Nadu ing he was using "political and justice was done. him to sexually abuse her mul- TGovernment’s decision to money power" to 'bury' the In the lengthy letter to tiple times, the nun said she write to Governor Banwarilal case even as the Kerala Giambattista Diquattro, had tremendous "fear and Purohit asking him to release Government Tuesday assured Vatican's Apostolic Nuncio (a shame" to bring the matter out the seven assassins of former "justice will be done". diplomatic mission), the nun, into the open. She also feared Prime Minister Making a fervent plea for who has accused Bishop 'threats' her family. who are serving life term in a urgent intervention, the nun, in Franco of rape and having The nun wondered why Chennai jail has not gone down a scathing letter, also sought to unnatural sex with her multi- the Church was closing its well with the families of per- explain her silence before com- ple times between 2014 and eyes to the "truth when I have sons who perished or serious- ing out against the bishop, 2016, said she has turned to the mustered courage...."   (%+/8 ments are being made against ly injured in the May 21, 1991 saying she had "tremendous Church authorities for justice. "Your highness, I would me... Is anyone bothered? I am bomb blast perpetrated by the fear and shame" and wondered She demanded removal of like to ask: Will the Church alandhar diocese Bishop an individual and also a citi- Liberation Tigers of Tamil why the church was "closing its the Jalandhar Bishop, alleging authority -who stand to protect JFranco Mulakkal, who has zen...Though I am an accused, Eelam (LTTE) terrorists. eyes towards the truth". that while continuing in the Bishop Franco and safeguard been accused of rape by a nun, but that does not give anyone The Edappadi Palaniswamy Congress welcomed the killed Gandhi. As the issue snowballed position, Franco and his close the dignity of the Church by Tuesday rejected the charges as the licence to tarnish my char- Government had written to the Supreme Court directive which While the Dravidian fringe with continued protests seek- associates "are using the wealth hiding his wickedness- be able "baseless and concocted" and acter," he said. Governor last Sunday asking led to the State Cabinet writing groups and pro-LTTE ele- ing action against him, Bishop of the diocese to divert" the to give back what I have lost?" said he was open for probe. Reposing his faith in the him to release Nalini, to the Governor invoking ments have gone gung-ho over Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar course of investigation. she asked in the letter. "If I am found guilty, probe, Bishop Franco Suthendraraja (Santhan), Article 161 of the Constitution. the Supreme Court directive, diocese in Punjab rejected the "Seeking your urgent inter- Copies of the letter were which I am not, I am likely to Mulakkal said let the enquiry Sreeharan (Murugan, who is All the accused were sen- the general public are reluctant charges as "baseless and con- vention in this case as the rep- sent to 21 others, including the be punished...I will appear report come up. also the husband of Nalini), A tenced to death by the trial to come out against the move cocted" and said he was open resentative of the Holy See in Catholic Bishops Conference before police if I am sum- "At this moment, whatev- G Perarivalan (Arivu), Robert court which was upheld by the lest they earn the wrath of for probe. India," the nun said, knocking of India (CBCI) president moned. I am a law abiding er is going on is not justifiable. Payas, S Jayakumar, and High Court as well as the extremist groups. “What "If I am found guilty, which at the Vatican's door. Cardinal Oswald Gracias and citizen," he told television I suffered it silently. This is a Ravichandran, the seven assas- Supreme Court. But the death should the nation think of a I am not, I am likely to be pun- In the September 8 letter, a Delhi Metropolitan channels here. time of crisis...I am going sins accused of providing logis- sentences were commuted to wife and two children who for- ished...I will appear before copy of which was available with Archbishop Anil Couto. The The Kerala priest said he through painful agony...I tell tic and other help to the LTTE life sentences following the give killers who join with anti police if I am summoned. I am the media Tuesday, she alleged letter surfaced as the protest by like everybody else had the everyone to pray to God...Let executioners Sivarajan, Dhanu clemency petitions filed by the Indian foreign terrorist organ- a law abiding citizen," he told that the Bishop and his associ- various Catholic reform organ- right to take legal recourse. the truth prevail," he said. and Suba. assassins. It was Sonia Gandhi isation to brutally blow up television channels in Jalandhar. ates were 'luring' people to take isations in Kochi seeking jus- He has been accused of Meanwhile, the com- Dhanu was the human who gave clemency to Nalini. Rajiv Gandhi and kill him in Accusing the nun of 'black- a stand supportive of the cler- tice for the nun entered the rape and unnatural sex with plainant nun has petitioned bomb who herself got blew up Legal experts state that cold blood merely for follow- mailing' him, the Kerala priest gyman by promising them prop- fourth day Tuesday. the complainant multiple times the Vatican representative in during the assassination while the advice by the Council of ing national interests as Prime also also hit out at those erties and other forms of wealth. Workers of various organ- between 2014 and 2016. India alleging that the clergy- Sivarasan and Suba committed Ministers is binding on the Minister?,” asked Subramanian protesting against him. "They are arranging peo- isations continued to visit the Terming the allegations man was using "political and suicide to escape from the Governor. But no time limit Swamy, MP. Senior Kerala Minister E P ple to attack us and Bishop protest venue to lend their against him as "serious", the money power" to bury the Indian Army commandoes has been prescribed in the There is a fear among the Jayarajan rejected allegations of Franco is using his political support. bishop said only three persons case and sought his removal who were deputed to catch Constitution. people in the State that the attempts to sabotage the probe power and money to get high- The protesters, including knew the truth. from the post. them from their hide out in The Governor can also same modus operandi could be and asserted it was proceeding er authorities of the investi- five fellow nuns of the rape sur- "The complainant's sister, In a letter to Giambattista Bangalore. seek the opinion of the Centre deployed in future to set free in the "right direction." gation and the Government to vivor, said they would contin- myself and God (know the Diquattro, Vatican's Apostolic Perarivalan had with regard to the Tamil Nadu Sasikala, Ilavarasi, and "A very strong investiga- bury legal proceedings that I ue their agitation till action was truth)," he said. Nuncio (a diplomatic mis- approached the apex court Government’s advice. Sudhakaran serving imprison- tion is being carried out in the have filed against him," taken against the Bishop. The bishop also accused sion), the nun said she has with a plea that though he had The Congress in Tamil ment in the disproportionate case. It is proceeding in the she alleged. They have alleged that top the nun of "blackmailing" him. turned to the Church author- submitted a mercy petition to Nadu is of the view that the asset case. “Many Islamist right direction. No accused Noting that she had filed police officials were trying to "In the first letter she (nun) ities for justice. "Seeking your the Governor in 2015 seeking assassins had been given organisations have asked the would be allowed to escape the the complaint against the sabotage the probe. wrote to Mother Superior, she urgent intervention in this remission from the life term the clemency in the past and they Government to release convicts clutches of the law," he told Bishop two months ago, the The Missionaries of Jesus made some demands...She case as the representative of the latter had not taken any deci- were saved from the gallows. in murder cases who have reporters in Kannur. nun claimed even though the congregation Tuesday said it wanted Bihar (church) to be Holy See in India," she said. sion. The apex court had on “But the demand to release completed 20 years of sen- The Minister also said Special Investigation Team was planning to implead itself treated as a separate region and She alleged that by con- September 6 asked the them from prison is unrea- tence. This is not a good prece- there was no pressure on the probing it was convinced of the in a case being heared by the that she be re-instated as tinuing in the position of Governor to consider the sonable and unjustifiable,” said dence,” said a legal expert who government to act against proof, it was not able to arrest Kerala High Court. Superior of the House...It is a Jalandhar diocese, Bishop mercy petition of Perarivalan Vijayadharini, Congress MLA did not want his name to be the bishop. him because of his political and In a statement, the con- clear case of blackmailing," he Franco Mulakkal and his though it has not directed him whose mother Bagavathy quoted. He said that action of The day also saw economic clout. gregation questioned the char- asserted. close associates "are using to set the assassin free. Padmanabhan suffered seri- the AIADMK in writing to the "Missionaries of Jesus", the con- "I beg the church author- acter of the nun and alleged she The priest also hit out at the wealth of the diocese to Political parties in Tamil ous injuries in the May 21, 1991 governor was with an eye on gregation to which the nun ities to kindly make a speedy had an illicit relationship with those protesting against him. divert" the course of the Nadu barring the BJP and the blast at Sriperumbudur which the vote bank. belongs, coming out against the enquiry about this case and one of her relatives. "Many derogatory state- police investigation.     *+ --  -/ 0   3    lined his elder brother Tej ing his jail term.     Pratap Yadav. Furthermore, the RJD   '4 While all the leaders of the meeting chaired by Tejashwi     95/6 party huddled together at Lalu’s with all the senior leaders, official residence to attend an including Rabri Devi and Misa he mechanised boats in   -+ important meeting, Tej was Bharti, in attendance out right- TAssam will soon become a missing from the scene. It is not ly rejected demand for reser- thing of the past. he family feud in the fam- that he was not available or out vation to poor among upper Stung by the recent boat Tily of RJD supremo Lalu of town; he was very much pre- castes. Only a couple of days capsize incident that claimed Prasad came to fore once again sent at the house where the back Tej had supported this four lives in Assam and the on Tuesday when his younger meeting was being held. demand and wanted the party criticism that followed, the son and heir apparent Tejashwi Not only that the former to back it to gain support of Assam Government has not Prasad Yadav practically side- Health Minister was denied space, Tejashwi refused to upper castes. only decided to suspend the associate with elder brother’s The meeting demanded running of mechanised boats scheduled programme on from the Centre to make pub- from the entire river system of Tuesday. Tej had organised a lic the data of caste census. the State but also to convert all padyatra from Patna to Tejashwi said that BJP and RSS the existing single engine fer- Sitabdiara by students wing of didn’t want to bring the figures ries to double engine ones the party and former Deputy in public domain. Lalu too had with reversible gear. CM was supposed to flag off been demanding publication The decision was taken the he event. of these data. Tejashwi told after the Assam Transport Students continued waiting newsmen that his party would Minister Chandra Mohan or Tejashwi for hours outside continue supporting dalits Patowary held a review meet- the Circular Road house but he rights and not tolerate any /   O! ;       8     !  !" ing with the top brass of the didn’t come out. Finally Tej amendment in SC/ST Act. Inland Water Transport flagged off his much publicised “The Narendra Modi Directorate here. programme. No other leader Government has an agenda to “As per the safety norms, worth name was present there gradually finish reservation there must be one life jacket for to support Tej. policy. It is also contemplating $ each passenger in the vessel and This family feud escalated to make drastic changes in the it will be mandatory for each at a time when family patriarch constitution and we will passenger to put on the life jack- Lalu is struggling with his oppose it tooth and nail and et while boarding the vessel,” depression and high sugar level may start a big agitation, if  # said Patowary on Tuesday. He at RIMS in Ranchi while serv- needed,” he declared. also instructed that the Deputy Commissioners shall conduct    *4+ %989 safety audit of the ferry vessels 4       within their respective districts. s the spiralling petroleum At least four people died Aprices has become a major on September 5 this year after  66 $    political issue, the JD(S) – a mechanised boat capsised in Congress coalition Government Brahmaputra river near in Karnataka led by Chief Assam capital town Guwahati.  <%     Minister HD Kumaraswamy to Hundreds of mechanised follow Rajasthan and Andhra boats known as bhut bhutis  .  /748* night. Party sources at least two Pradesh to reduce taxes on are an integral part of the more lists will be released as petrol and diesel. Addressing a river transport system in ll India Majlis-e-Ittehadul party was in the process of final- press conference in Bengaluru Assam. Thousands of people AMuslimeen has re-nomi- ising their names. Party was also on Tuesday Chief Minister said in Assam use the bhut bhutis nated all its seven sitting MLAs eyeing Assembly seats of he would be talking to officials state taxes. I should respect his Government had already every day to commute to one for the forthcoming Assembly Rajender Nagar, Jubilee Hills and to cut the tax on petroleum feelings even if the Union instructed the bank officials not place from another as well as elections. Amberpet in Hyderabad and a products. This decision fol- Government is not responding. to do so and said the to transport goods as part of The first list issued by the few other seats in the districts. lowed by Bharath Bandh called Soon I will take a decision,” Government was ready to ful- their business. The lack- party has only one change. Meanwhile the preparation by Congress President Rahul Kumaraswamy who also holds fil the repayment assurance to adaisical attitude of the Inland Syed Ahmad Pasha Quadri, for the Assembly elections has Gandhi which politically the Finance Portfolio, said. all the banks including PSU Water Transport Directorate party veteran who represented picked up the pace with the attacked ruling BJP Government Chief Minister said he had and Commercial banks as per towards ensuring safety mea- Charminar constituency till arrival of the team of Election at the Centre led by Prime met Modi and apprised him of the package announced by it. sures have, however, led to now will swap the place with Commission officials in Minister Narendra Modi. the devastation in Kodagu and Meanwhile Karnataka has many capsize and other Mumtaz Ahmad Khan who Hyderabad to assess the situa- Kumaraswamy made this coastal districts due to heavy declared 23 districts out of 30 as tragedies in the past. was elected from Yakutpura in tion. The team was led by the statement after he returned rains, floods and landslides drought hit. Revenue Minister The Minister also directed last five elections. Deputy Election Commissioner from Delhi where he met that caused huge losses to the RV Deshpande said the State has that capacity building of IWT Others renominated include Umesh Sinha. Team members Prime Minister Narendra Modi state. ''The Prime Minister has declared 23 districts as drought staff and other stakeholders Akbaruddin Owaisi from his will visit different parts of the and sought Central aid to take responded to send a central hit as per the Central must be enhanced on a war- traditional constituency State and hold discussions with up rehabilitation and recon- assessment team and the team Government assessment para- footing. The Minister routed Chandrayangutta, Ahmad the respective district collectors. struction of flood ravaged is arriving tonight. We have meters. He said ''The the fact that adequate attention Balala from Malakpet, Kausar Chief Electoral Officer Kodagu in Karnataka. asked for a Central grant of Government had already on fleet modernisation was Mohiuddin from Karwan, Rajath Kumar has also released ''I will discuss the pros 2,000 crore to take up relief assessed the situation and initi- not given in the past for which Mohammad Moazzam Khan the draft revised electoral rolls and cons on how we can bring measures. Let us see how the ated the preliminary measures vessels operating both under from Bahadurpura and Jafar and they were kept in all the down the State levies on the centre responds,'' he added. since last one month as mon- IWT and private operators Hussain Meraj from Nampally. polling stations for the voters motor fuel. Anyway the Union To a question about banks soon remained weak over most turned old. They were all elected from to verify their names. Government has ruled out sending notices to farmers who parts of the districts in the State The ITW officials the stronghold of the party in old According to the draft rolls the bringing the central taxes on are unable to return the farm for last two weeks. ''Today we informed that during the last parts of Hyderabad. The first list total number of voters in the motor fuel. BJP leader BS loans despite the State discussed about immediate steps two years, work for 15 steel ves- was released by the party presi- state was 2,61,36,776. It was Yeddyurappa has also given me Government announcing loan to be taken in these drought hit sels and 3 wooden vessels has dent Asaduddin Owaisi last 2.89 crore in 2014. the advise to bring down the waiver scheme, he said the Taluks in 16 Districts.'' been undertaken.    (  )* +,- ,.+/   5 %.< O          P

   E% #+*= engal Chief Minister  BMamata Banerjee once again attacked the “funda-   +/6+ 8 dress in order to oblige then sit- mentalist forces” for trying to ting judge of Gujarat High usurp Hinduism and vitiate its +. ismissed IPS officer Sanjiv Court justice RR Jain. charitable tenets by reinter- DBhatt sent for 10 days Rajpurohit alleged that the preting it in their own dog- remand by Gujarat High false case was filed against him matic way.   E% 54/D4E+4E98*6*7 Court’s order on Tuesday in to force his family to evict a Stopping short of naming 8496+ -864*72 +E5 connection with two decades rented commercial property BJP and RSS for upholding an he Bengal Government on %4/4E/468" old abduction case. belonging to Justice Jain’s sis- “intolerant ideology” in the TMonday slashed petroleum "6 Bhatt’s 14 days remand plea ter in Pali town of Rajasthan. name of Hinduism “which it is prices by 1 in order to “pro- moved by Gujarat CID crime He went on to say that he was not” she said “today when vide some respite the people of Banerjee said. department was rejected by a not only abducted by impli- someone tries to determine the State.” The State Government’s local court of Palanpur town of cated in a false Narcotic Drugs what others should eat and Ramakrishna Mission so that I but that does not give you the Announcing the decision decision comes a day after the Banaskantha district on was allegedly abducted and and Psychotropic Substances where they should live,” in the can be stopped from joining license to demean me. You may Chief Minister Mamata all-India strike called by the Monday. Subsequently, Gujarat framed in a narcotics (opium) (NDPS) case after Gujarat name of Hindu religion “I feel the Chicago conference this recite from the Vedas with Banerjee said the Centre had on opposition parties. Though the police approached High Court case on the instruction of Bhatt police found nearly 1 kg ashamed,” because tolerance year,” Banerjee reminded authority but I can stitch the nine occasions increased excise Trinamool Congress opposed with the same 14 days remand (when he was Banaskantha opium from a hotel in is the essence of the Hindu reli- “Hinduism is not an imported shoes with equal proficiency,’” duty on petroleum , causing the the bandh the TMC leaders led request to interrogate former SP) from a hotel in North Palanpur. According to him, gion which is the mother of all dogma preached by a handful and added “a true leader is one price to go up by 11. “We have a massive rally in Kolkata to cop, but the High Court gave 10 Gujarat town Palanpur. he never booked a hotel room religions of the world.” of people these days but a reli- who is dedicated to the service done our bit by reducing price register their protest against the days remand. Subsequently Rajpurohit filed in Palanpur and when the Banerjee was delivering a gion that has emerged from the of the nation and not triggers by 1. Now let them do theirs,” continuing oil price hike.” The 1988 batch IPS officer a case against Bhatt and sever- police raided the hotel, he lecture at Belur Math, the Indian soil. It is a great religion division among the people.” was arrested on September 5 by al others in Pali, Rajasthan. was in Pali. headquarters of the which preaches tolerance.” Attacking the powers that place has been usurped by a hookah of a Muslim person to a Special Investigation Team Following Gujarat High Rajpurohit further alleged Ramakrishna Mission order Quoting Swami be for trying to usurp all the particular group. I have also check whether that triggers a fall (SIT) formed by Gujarat CID Court had ordered to form a that after abducting him, Bhatt on the 125th anniversary of Vivekananda and his master seats of spiritual liberalism been told that they are trying from the caste,” her brand of crime from his residence in Special Investigation Team and his juniors pressurised Swami Vivekananda’s famous Ramakrishna Paramahansa including the Ramakrishna to threaten the Ramakrishna Hinduism did not depend on Ahmedabad on the charges of (SIT). During investigation SIT him to vacate the rented prop- speech in the world conference who preached unity of religions Mission Banerjee said, “I have Mission into submission in the one preached by some hand- abduction and framing a found that Bhatt had framed erty and threatened him to of religions at Chicago. (sarva dharma samanvaya) been told that once Belur Math order to usurp this order too. ful of bigots. “My analysis of Rajasthan based lawyer in Rajpurohit by filing false case. frame under NDPS Act. Expressing her “great pain” Banerjee said in apparent ref- managed the affairs at the But we will not allow that to Hinduism will depend upon crime related to narcotics. The Rajasthan lawyer in his According to him, he had no because “some unholy clique erence to the BJP Government Vivekananda Rocks at happen.” what Ramarkishna and Swami In 1996 a Rajasthan base complaint claimed that he was other option but to vacate the conspired against me and cre- that “Swamiji said, ‘you may be Kanyakumari where Swamiji Referring to Vivekananda Vivekananda and not what some lawyer Sumer Singh Rajpurohit abducted by police in civil property at that point of time. ated pressure on the the king and I may be a cobbler used meditate but today the who had “once puffed from a fundamentalists propagate.” 21 $ # '                younger than her daughter. According to Ugale, moth- inebriated state and in a fit of      "86+ 8 Sultani of Sopore in Baramulla 6++E/486+64+ ''     Paramjit died instantly er-in-law Paramjit used to her rage — pushed his mother-in- district. Sultani was killed by after she was allegedly thrown daughter and son-in-law every law to window, lifted her and ecurity forces shot dead two unknown gunmen in point "9"-44  #     by her son-in-law from of the day to enquire about the well- threw her out. Though it was Sterrorists in north Kashmir blank range at Bomai area in 488E86""4  7 7  ' first-floor flat where the newly being of her handicapped a first floor flat, the victim fell on Tuesday claiming one of Sopore on September 8. +87*9+48*7    # 8 married couple stayed. daughter, who used to be beat- from a height of around 20 feet them was involved in killing of The spokesman said that The accused son-in-law en up regularly by Bhatti. and died instantly,” Ugale said. a separatist activist. slain Liyaqat Lone alias Sahaba /98%6+  84+4 '8 # Ankush Dhiraj Bhatti, who was The situation was no dif- The residents in the hous- A police spokesman said Umar Khalid along with other 6+"E-E8484E> arrested immediately after the ferent at her son-in-law's place ing society rushed badly injured that two terrorists belonging to LeT terrorists Gani Khawaja *89%%6"86      9*6 incident, has been charged with at 8.30 on on Monday when Paramjit to a nearby hospital, Lashkar-e-Tayyeba outfit were and Majid Mir, was involved in murder. “We produced the Paramjit went to see her daugh- but she was declared dead upon killed in Galoora village of the murder of Hakeem-ur- n a shocking incident, a 32- accused before a local court ter. Paramjit witnessed her admission. After the incident, Langate in north Kashmir’s Rehman Sultani, a resident of Meanwhile, protests broke Iyear-old inebriated man has today and he has remanded to drunk son-in-law Bhatti assault Bhatti had locked himself and Kupwara district. He said one Bomai on September 8, 2018. out in north Kashmir’s Langate been arrested for allegedly police custody till September 15,” her daughter-in-law. Paramjit his wife up in their flat home. terrorist was involved in the However, there is no word from area of Kupwara district against killing his mother-in-law by Investigating Officer Pradeep N. could not hold herself. While Meanwhile, Paramjit’s son murder of senior Hurriyat the separatist Hurriyat the killing of two terrorists. flinging her out of the window Ugale of Kasarwadavali Police trying to preventing Bhatti Manjit Singh was desperately activist Hakeem-ur-Rehman Conference on Police statement. The authorities suspended of a flat in a building at Thane Station said. from continuing to assault her trying to call his mother on her class work in Degree College after she tried to prevent him A resident of Jammu in daughter, Paramjit slapped him. mobile phone. With no response Handwara and all higher sec- incident. The blast created panic assaulting her daughter. Jammu & Kashmir, Bhatti runs “Unable to stomach the ego from his mother, Manjit rushed ondary schools under Mawar in the area and manhunt was The incident happened at a logistics company. He had of having been slapped by his to his sister Tarvinder’s flat, but and Langate educational zones launched to nab the attackers. Rumah Bali Society, near recently married deaf-mute mother-in-law, Bhatti in his nobody answered the door. as a precautionary measure Unidentified terrorists Hiranandani Estates, an upmar- Tarvinder, who is six years’ following the killing of mili- also attacked police guard at ket complex of Thane, on older to him. Kaurs used to live tants. The authorities also sus- the police station Pattan by Monday night when 68-year-old with Bhatti at Hiranandani pended the mobile internet hurling hand grenade towards Paramjit Kaur had gone to meet Estates. However, Bhatti, who service in parts of Handwara. the station. her deaf-mute daughter is an alcoholic, moved out to The counter terrorist They said a manhunt was Tarvinder Kaur (38) who recent- the nearby Rumah Bali Society operation was launched on the launched to nab the attackers. ly married the accused who is as he needed privacy. basis of specific information about presence of terrorist group in the area. After joint forces reached the suspected spot the hiding terrorists opened fire indiscriminately triggering gunfight. It culmi- nated into the killing of two armed terrorists. There was no report of fatal or non fatal casualties on forces. In another incident, sus- pected terrorists attacked an Army bunker by hurling a grenade in Sopore area of Baramulla district. Security sources said that the terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards army bunker near Degree College missing the target. They said there was no loss of life or injury reported in the )  )      (  )* +,- ,.+/ COMMENT & ANALYSIS    (  )* +,- ,.+/ 

    In remembrance of a versatile General  '0! = %%!& )     !   .  7      %                     $   )             Life means life The war in had been one of The Daluwatte connection goes back to ly assembled ragtag force called the Tamil reforms like banning the consumption of beef , was cry- snakes and ladders, mostly snakes, morphing 1988 when as General Officer Commanding National Army (TNA), which was later dec- in the Army and starting the Army Command ing with happiness. Had they been captured, #  %           into the ladder to conquest. I recall the pre- "6N>445E6+/4" IPKF South in Batticaloa, the land of singing imated by the LTTE. Daluwatte, somewhere and Staff College. she might have accepted any deal with the sent CDS, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, fish, I first met my Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) near Kalmunai along with his security detail, The story not known to many is of an LTTE for their release. But Daluwatte, with           ! % writing modestly to me in 2009, after subdu- %%+*-6"46+ counterpart located in neighbouring Ampara was ambushed by TNA — pinned down with operational briefing that almost never hap- his presence of mind and broad shoulders, "/E ing LTTE: “The work that was started by you /48E984E8-" in my headquarters at Manresa, the airy and heavy mortar and small arms fire. Fortunately, pened at Welioya. Senior military and police saved the day facilitating the rescue mission.     !        6  (Indian Peace Keeping Forces) has been leafy Jesuit retreat perched on the Batticaloa he managed to contact me. I ensured no harm commanders were scheduled to discuss an And the meeting was held at Welioya.   +     $!   #     ('= completed by us.” My presence at the defence "+/98"$86+4 lagoon, not far from the LTTE commander came to him or his soldiers after contacting operation with Ratwatte on December 7, 1996. Daluwatte was an iconic figure in all the 6 seminar ensured by the present Army Karuna’s hideout near Kiran. Six feet two inch- Chief Minister of North East Province of Sri Two helicopters were to rendezvous secretly, defence seminars and this year he was con-               $ or me, remembering Rohan Commander, Lt Gen , *86 8E/+%954 es tall and baptised in the Armoured Corps, Lanka, Varadaraja Perumal to order the one carrying Army Commander Daluwatte, spicuously missing, having breathed his last       -      8    >         " Daluwatte (Dallu), Sri Lanka’s first who spent three years training in Pune, -8ED44N844%7 Sandhurst-trained Brig Daluwatte proved TNA to cease firing. Daluwatte and his Ratwatte and their aides. The second heli- three days before it. The Army issued a spe-      K    9-$   O!   Chief of Defence Staff was a poignant reflects the special bonding between the two extremely confident and professional. He escort were able to drive out of the ambush copter with other commanders landed at cial order of the day and performed his last K           "    $ occasion recently in Colombo. He militaries. E+>64++ became my intellectual and cultural guide, unharmed. Welioya. The one carrying Ratwatte and rites at a solemn funeral at Borella cemetery, died three days before the Sri Lanka In May this year, Army Chief Gen Bipin familiarising me with all I should know of the Dallu will be remembered for his gallant Daluwatte lost its bearings and reached befitting a four star General. In the one hour               -     Army’sF (SLA) eighth annual defence seminar Rawat visited Sri Lanka, laid a wreath at the -8E>4""6E+% /45" area of operations. Jayanthi Daluwatte leadership, as overall commander of Pooneryn in a bad weather. By the time the I spent with Jayanthi, she recounted the time             6 L   to which I am a privileged invitee since its Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) memor- +6E+6>6 9846+%% reminded me when I went to condole her ear- retaking in 1995. On pilot recovered his coordinates, he had run out we spent together, bringing out albums,   2A2            inception in 2011. The event commemorates ial in Colombo, which recognises the sacri- lier this month, about one Indian naval heli- December 5, Dalluwatte, at a ceremony in of fuel and decided to fly back to Vavuniya mementos and memories. It turned out that the Sri Lankan Security Forces fantastic vic- fices of 2,500 Indian martyrs of the first out- copter pilot Rufus, who would fly me to Jaffna to celebrate what was deemed but fell shy of it by 40 km force, landing in a my driver, Lance Corporal Basanta, who #      "        !  tory over the Liberation Tigers of of-area peace enforcement mission. Rawat /44>4+4"46+8" Ampara and while returning to base, perform unachievable, reported to Deputy Defence jungle vegetable patch infested with the brought me to the Sai Baba-blessed abode of                (LTTE) in May 2009 when its supremo kept his promise to bring Sri Lankan soldiers, +/6"748/45" breathtaking aerial aerobatics over Ampara. Minister and an uncle of President Chandrika LTTE. The helicopter was disabled and soon the Daluwattes, was from the Armoured   +$   !        Prabhakaran was killed in the last shootout sailors and airmen for a Buddhist pilgrimage For all the rules he broke, he was recalled Kumaratunga, Col of the blown up by the LTTE. Daluwatte decided the Corps, and was on his security staff when he on the northern bank of the Nandikadal to Bodh Gaya by sending a Globemaster to E+"-69E9"%7 overruling my praise for his courage and brav- SLA Volunteer Force: “Sir, Jaffna is liberated.” only salvation was to walk and run to was CDS. He filled in the gaps along with my             $ lagoon by 53 Infantry Division. This military ferry the troops. Next time, the Globemaster, ery in combat operations. In his book, Road to Nandikadal: True story Vavuniya as the LTTE was on the chase. LO, Col Anura Dissanayake. Sri Lanka has lost          #     -     triumph is a turning point in the history of instead of flying empty, will carry Indian sol- 6""6+ /D6+ Just before the IPKF was to deinduct from of defeating Tamil Tigers, Maj Gen Kamal As the portly Ratwatte, with an injury to a dynamic thinker General, and I, a great  !       +          insurgency in the 21st century and it was diers to Colombo and return with Lankan sol- Sri Lanka, after Prime Minister VP Singh Gunaratne, Goc 53 Infantry Division, which one leg could not keep up, the athletic friend. made possible by military commanders of diers in a religious and cultural exchange. Such *84/4/6"%" chose to withdraw the force following the ulti- took out Prabhakaran, notes “under the Daluwatte did a running fireman’s lift till (The writer is a retired Major General of            #      Daluwatte’s ilk, who miraculously trans- are the enduring traditions of kinship and /8447"*4>E84 matum from Sri Lankan President Premadasa great leadership of Maj Gen Dalluwatte, miraculously communication was established the Indian Army and founder member of the  %                  formed the Army, mostly on the run into a camaraderie passed on by commanders like to evict IPKF, thinning out of troops started. Jaffna was recaptured”. Soon he assumed com- and helicopters with commandoes plucked Defence Planning Staff, currently the revamped                war-winning machine. Daluwatte. The areas vacated were occupied by a hasti- mand of the SLA and is remembered for them to safety. In the operations room in Integrated Defence Staff)    !  " -  # 8     $                   !     #      )&1! ) ! !   !          6 $  ?     !   !        -  6  Rajan’s statement proves that it is the Hold UPA accountable for 2.83 lakh crore Congress which is responsible for the NPAs but will you hold Modi Government       "   $!       Shaping future of women leaders increase in non-performing assets. responsible for the 9.17 lakh crore?   !             $ —Union Minister —Congress spokesperson -     + !           SMRITI IRANI RANDEEP SURJEWALA In order to facilitate more women participation in higher management, organisations must develop a strong internal                M  pipeline and make sure it is not choked. This can be ensured by elevating strong individuals to key leadership positions ?                          G        !  !          ladder. The proportion of women in sciously enhance the visibility of - %      "+(9  8      *6         seniormost management role falls to role models and highlight female                         18 per cent from 46 per cent at the senior leaders. Companies should '( entry level. Apart from some of the articulate the steps for career devel-                      0123  ( challenges that both men and opment, starting with employees in      *+       , (    $  - High-speed reform in railways /6*6+9 women face in the workplace like their twenties or earliest stages of (          +          - .          !  /0   (  !      #        & work/life balance, parenting, jug- their careers and combine ‘soft’ and 9   R S        ) !     gling responsibilities and multi- ‘hard’ rewards. It is necessary to )  1+*2 O      45          66       "    O  E  !    tasking, there are specific chal- reinforce and validate women’s 1++6   7  8  9  )               $  9-                  (    (           ecently, I came across a lenges such as wage gap, discrimi- performance with clear and consis-   20    1++6  :2:2   O     **4       *          beautiful advertisement nation and sexual harassment at tent personal feedback, together      # ,     ! %      by Mahindra on educat- workplace, that are distinctive for with the more conventional rewards   8   .   *+                           ing a girl child — Ladki women. Women still earn only 73 of raises and promotions.           ;!<$=  >     *2     654       "    !      O haath se nikal jayegi. It is per cent of what men earn for the Several companies have iden-     :4       -  1+*+  = 1+** anR inspiring take on how education same job, and sadly, sexual harass- tified the importance to developing      *    -       .                 -(    8 can empower girls. But all this joint ment is still not a thing from the past. women leaders. For example,      ?                effort of the Government and cor- In one of studies of 400 largest Sanofi’s ELEVATE initiative was 9&!**. $ 1 -- = > porates would be futile if we do not companies in California, only 9.7 launched as an accelerated, six-         1+*6  1+*:       create a pathway for retention and per cent of boardrooms or top pay- month development programme to              )    When you get to select who your boss will or will not growth for women in workplace, ing executive positions were held by prepare potential women in the      )             @ be, it is a recipe for disaster. Despite his redemption unning double stack containers and elevate strong individuals to women. Thirty-four per cent had organisation for leadership roles. !    ?#     *:      -     A 1+*: with the bat on the tour of England, Indian cricket under 25 KV Over Head key leadership positions. no women on their executive board Participants were nominated based       #  7       :4       captain Virat Kohli, who couldn’t get along with Anil RElectrification (OHE) is easier said It is a well-researched fact that and none of the companies in the on the existing talent review *:               41     Kumble when the latter was the coach so pushed for than done. But this is exactly what Naresh having more women in workforce study had an all-female board. In process, with a target cohort size of           /+           8 B  Kumar, a young mechanical engineer, who has a direct impact on GDP growth. addition, none of the companies 20-25 women. Women were iden-            *02/        and got Ravi Shastri with whom he hits it off as his left his job with the Indian Railways to try For example, in the US, since 1970, had a gender-balanced board or tified from the senior director and boss instead, most discerning observers could see   ,     C   *2        . his luck in the private sector, has been able as much as 26 per cent of growth management team. AVP level, the natural feeder pool              !   to do with his revolutionary idea of in GDP has been directly attributed What steps should companies for the leadership level where Sanofi what was coming. Kumble, a cricketing legend,  6+          pushed the team but the fragile egos of our overpaid Vamana, or the ‘dwarf’ container, that to an increase of women in work- take to improve more women par- saw the largest gender gap. makes optimum use of the envelope force. According to another study, ticipation in higher management? Participants represented all #      )S          and underperforming cricketers couldn’t take it. available under the OHE catenary. teams with mixed gender are more The first step is to develop the inter- lines of business at Sanofi includ- :+         "   # =       It was in 2006, when Kumar was on productive and creative. In fact, nal pipeline and make sure that it ing STEM fields, commercial roles,    , (  D$             deputation to the Pipavav Rail economists found that simply mov- is not choked. Leveraging existing staff roles and manufacturing. They 1+*2      ;EC>       5:  1+*2  EC  Corporation, a JV company of Indian ing from an all-male or all-female HR information and data analytics characterise necessary skills and the past to develop a targeted sourc- were split into small teams that    12      0/            EC  Valley of fear Railways, when he conceptualised the idea office to one that was evenly split can generate important insights competencies needed for success in ing strategy for external candidates worked on projects outside their                    ?, !;8> of double-stack ISO containers for trains ISO containers. Double stacked ISO con- this overhang would increase to 575 mil- could possibly increase revenue about the workforce and help iden- those roles. Also, companies should based on ideal candidate profiles and current business entity. Each team    F26     .   1+*2   ,  )  I     S    A'I      running on the non-electrified sections of tainers between Rewari and Pipavav non- limetres on either side. by 41 per cent. This is because tify high potential women as lead- determine the mix for filling gaps historical trends. Companies should was assigned a senior-level sponsor     )-?  )             Rewari-Pipavav/Mundra, which have been electrified section has been a runaway suc- Perhaps, new wider BLCs could be greater social diversity implies a ership candidates. Developing the and the cultural importance of hir- /4-8E-E86E+ implement and monitor sourcing and executive coach. The six- G            %.#   ( running almost for a decade now. Leaving cess, and the ‘dwarf’ could prove to be designed and manufactured especially greater spread of experience, which internal pipeline is not solely about ing from within for critical roles. An strategies to seek talent that can fill month action-learning project pro-        24;>                     #        his job with the railways in 2010, he set winner too, and this time right under the for these containers for domestic traffic; add to the collective knowledge of the talent process. Workplace pro- important aspect is to define the E>5E4+6+ critical roles, and capture informa- vided experiences for participants   !          +  up his own company, Kalyani Cast Tech, OHE. New ‘dwarf’ containers are lower in or existing ones can be modified with a group of workers and make the grammes and efforts such as work- pool of internal candidates. Steps are tion about those people’s knowledge, to develop senior-level leadership  (          )          (BB           1+     &+'  -  O  - &--'  and rest is history. height by 662-mm (26 inches) and wider additional set of locks that can be fit to unit perform more effectively. life integration and pay equity are needed to track promotion and "4+6E8E" skills and experience in addition to skillsets while identifying new 5 A standard 8x8x40 feet ISO contain- by 162-mm (6.3 inches) than standard ISO carry both ISO as well as dwarf domestic However, women around the also important factors to consider turnover rates, and lower-than- contact information for ongoing growth opportunities and building (     G                  ! !       #E! er does not make use of the 4-feet addi- containers. Inside space has been max- containers. The first consignment of globe have remained underrepre- in strategies to develop the talent expected promotion rates may indi- + 44+ communications. Finally, it is cru- new capabilities for Sanofi.       %      *1(*2            !   + ! $  !   tional height available up to the 25kV imised by adopting FRP (fibreglass rein- polypropylene granules in 82 double- sented at every level in the corporate pipeline in the industry. cate that development programmes 8E%4">%%"E cial to track the overall size and qual- Leadership competencies devel-     %.#  ?C 1+*:(*0       )      4+        $   " ( )    OHE catenary wires, but a double-stacked forced plastic) flooring-only 9-mm thick, stacked containers was moved from world. For most women, balancing Opportunities for individual need to be revisited and refined. ity of internal and external pools. oped included cross-functional col-                   1+11   dwarf container service does so, enabling as against ISO’s 28-mm thick hardboard Reliance Industries’ (RIL) own siding in both home and career takes a toll, coaching, affinity-based leadership Similarly, higher-than-expect- 2@-484+ Once potential women leaders laboration, managing stakeholders,     ,!).)7           B                 almost 30 per cent savings in freight flooring. Kanalus near Rajkot in Gujarat to Rewari and they decide to take a break. It development, executive sponsor- ed turnover rates should drive are identified, organisations should negotiation and exercising influence,  !               (                 6     charges. Besides, the ‘dwarf’ can hold a The dwarf container is provided with in Haryana, earning the Railways 31.4 is a huge loss for the company, soci- ship and mentoring are also essen- changes in how the organisation >8E3A-48 establish a development framework navigating and influencing gender   %  S     !         !     ! "          volume of approximately 67 per cent more an elongated corner castings so that the lakh for the round trip. The second train ety and nation as a whole. Although tial components of the leadership approaches building pipelines for to nurture them. Organisations dynamics, communicating with when compared to traditional ones. standard locking arrangement on contain- carrying 90 dwarf containers left on hiring women has been clearly ben- development continuum — partic- critical positions. Also, define the 4+/4 should actively engage potential vision, leading strategic change, and   !             )S  (                  $ Double-stacked containers can carry a er flat wagons could be used, even when August 14 from RIL’s siding near Jamnagar eficial, the benefits will not accrue ularly for women who may lack pool of existing external candidates, leaders by identifying and investing creating a culture of innovation          ?    HS        (    6             weight of 71 tonnes, as against 40 tonnes the container is wider. Though the mov- and reached its siding near Ludhiana in with a mere increase in headcount. access to training and advancement bearing in mind the skills needed, 4+87%4D4% in high performing women with the and growth. Of all the women who    -              )  (      6  !          carried by an ISO container. This max- ing dimension permits 3,250 millimetres three days. This ‘green’ initiative also helps Women are largely untapped options. Stretch assignments are competencies, and talent profiles, 5E4+"6%% capacity and inclination to lead, and went through the programme, about   *+                   imises the available envelope of moving and 3,135 millimetres in case of double- to keep thousands of trucks spewing resources that are often not recog- also effective interventions to devel- mine information on past candi- give them the skills, training and 60 per cent had been promoted or      )    D.         6  "  +  --    N!O    dimensions under the catenary as well as decker coaches, the Motor Vehicle Act per- noxious fumes off the road. nised. Hence, increasing the num- op new skills and perspectives, dates in the organisation’s candidate 48+E+%7 provide training opportunities and Organisations and policy-mak-                :+     er for the Railways, winning back bulky limitation. Special dispensation by the containers. The Jamnagar-Pune-Bangalore voice, but also because women’s with company and industry leaders hires to fill critical roles. confidence building for women ers have a responsibility towards the   N   O     6      5/4+                   )    low-density traffic, such as plastic gran- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways route via Jalgaon-Manmad-Daund- involvement improves the way lead- is another strategy to build compe- Also define and execute cam- who wish to hone their skills. nation to develop strong internal     ?C 1+*1(1+*2    (  !          C=     !     ules, white goods, FMCG products, PVC for 3,250 millimetres wide dwarf contain- Guntakal has immense potential for ership and decision-making is prac- tencies and forge new relationships. paigns to engage candidates. Identify Networking is the most important pipelines, which identify and nur- 48+>E8/4       *1     1+*2      (                 $ fabric, even automobiles. So far, 90 units ers will enable full use of the potential of freight from RIL and other auto and ticed. As a nation, we should devel- To hire right women talent, conferences, industry associations, skill and organisations should help ture women employees and devel- have been made, 180 more are on order, the Indian Railway’s BG tracks. FMCG units located in Gujarat destined op strong leadership and succession organisations should determine the and social networks that match the "4(E* potential women leaders to establish op them into strong leaders. This      64      1+*:   ,$)     !     !    !      and the tally could reach over 2,000. The existing BLC flat wagons, to southern States. ‘Dwarf’ offers fast, programmes to mentor or guide current and future needs. The iden- critical role profile. Moreover, work relationships and networks. They will ensure that the efforts of every 2/             24     *0    !      !   !     With 48 hours of transit time between designed for 2,438 millimetres wide ISO cheap and timely deliveries, which could deserving women candidates to tification and analysis of critical with hiring managers and employ- should actively connect junior-level girl child to become empowered    #  (            5 !               Dadri-JNPT and Dadri-Pipavav-Mundra containers, is only 2,100 millimetres wide bring about a paradigm shift from road to leadership positions in the country. roles is the first step in developing ees for relationship building. In employees with senior female leader will have a clear roadmap to suc-   5 $ ,                !          $ corridors, the Container Corporation of and part of the ISO container overhangs rail in not distant a future. Women’s representation in the the pool of next generation leaders addition, assess and refine current mentors and create networking ceed in the corporate world.              !     India Ltd (CONCOR) has been able to by 169 millimetres on either side. With (The writer is a former Member, management pipeline drops sub- and critical talent. Companies sourcing strategies and analyse opportunities regardless of level. (The writer is Assistant    *+           14(4                        $ capture almost half of EXIM cargo of the 3,250 millimetres wide dwarf container, Railway Board) stantially as one climbs the higher should assess the talent pool and sources that have been successful in Organisations should also con- Professor, Amity University)  54    )    :44       $   G"    ! +      $ C    B   :*      .  .    *(-    O!          $ ! E/446E8 C                               ?          # - %         !    D       returning from work. The service will the success of the scheme to procure coin to select the winner. Instead of             (             )                    !     >          not only save huge man-hours, but such contracts from other States as %0 #+# %&2<.3 tossing the coin, the two judges could Sir — Delhi Chief Minister Arvind also allow public-dealing offices of the well. Officers of the Delhi Sir — The belated revelation that the have decided in favour of the two nov- %.#       H        **      $$          ( )  Kejriwal deserves all compliments for Delhi Government to work more Government also deserves compli-        $ +E#O      9"E     !          1976 Booker prize winner to author els and thus, the 1976 Booker prize  1+*2      :24         7       !    !  !     &    gifting the people of Delhi a unique efficiently avoiding direct dealing ments for making the dream come   !                  #     David Storey was decided by the toss could have been shared by the two                22+   ( %"  5 O :   :  5                     D !   '  K      home delivery of public services that with members of the public. true. It is welcome that Chief Secretary of a coin comes as a big surprise. It authors.     46   ) )   *55       began from September 10. Service will be of great advantage of Delhi also shared a seat on the dais    O  03                $  !      "  was stated that the selection panel Coming to think of it, one won-          #                 6      D !  It is a revolutionary initiative not to illiterate people where service-pro- and was seen lauding the launch of  >    $    #   $ 5        N  O comprised of three judges. ders whether such processes will be                     4  O              .  *051   )S                     only in India but the entire world. viding team members will even be fill- such a first-of-its-kind initiative. Since one of them, a woman, set in motion to select the best title! (     5+    % <  *6(  (-   #                $ Covering just 40 services in the ing required forms. It is good that the It will be appropriate if politicians                           decided not to take part in the process But then, necessity is the mother of beginning it will later be increased to Delhi Government has taken suffi- from other parties too would have                 !   $         $ as the nominated novels had con- invention. <   )S     (  <  $           6  9     O  a total of 100 services. cient safeguards to avoid corruption. expressed their feelings about the !         $    !      $           tained heavy dose of sex in them, the VS Jayaraman <                      #$ #             $ The services will commence with Ithas established a call centre to reg- scheme to encourage more and more         $                 responsibility fell flat on the other Chennai         8  # - %               6      a nominal fee of 50 in all convenient ister feedback calls. States to follow the move.      /     $   8      ">0 !'! two judges.       #           hours from 8 am till 10 pm so that Service providing agency, having SC Agrawal    #             $   The differing views of the other +  *2                   :       people can take advantage even after been given the contract, should ensure Delhi two judges had led to the spin of the 11 *1'<'! =#+"/>'+    (  )* +,- ,.+/   :

*.!1. .1 &! ;1*.10 <1 Q.(    '  0     R   +454%/6 appeal is pending,” the AAP The notice also mentions said in its statement. transactions with hawala deal- ssuing a show-cause notice to Citing the CBDT report, ers, claiming that the party has   +454%/6 Ithe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) the EC said that the original taken “accommodation entries after finding discrepancies in its report contains a list of 2,696 from hawala operators to the harging the NDA Government with 2014-15 electoral funding state- donors with the total donations tune of 2 crore. These have C“spinning a web of lies” on Rafale fight- ment, the Election amounting to 37,45,44,618 also been wrongly disclosed as er jet deal, BJP rebels Arun Shourie and Commission (EC) on Tuesday and the revised contribution voluntary donations.” Yashwant Sinha, besides lawyer Prashant said it may be forced to initi- report shows the total amount Referring to the CBDT Bhushan, said here on Tuesday the recent ate action against the party for as 37,60,62,631 received from report, the EC said the AAP statements by Finance Minister Arun “prima facie failing” to follow 8,264 donors. Referring to con- made “wrong disclosures” on Jaitley defending the deal were meant to its transparency guidelines. was received by it on cealment of donations, the EC its official website and also fur- protect only one person — Prime Minister The EC claimed that transac- September 30, 2015. The party notice said the bank account of nished incorrect information to Narendra Modi — who overturned estab- tions through hawala operators later submitted a revised report the AAP recorded total credits the poll panel under Section lished norms for the contract with France. were “wrongly disclosed as on March 20, 2017. of 67.67 crore, including 29C of the Representation of The trio also alleged that Reliance was given voluntary donations”. Reacting to the EC notice, 64.44 crore from donations in the People Act. “It (CBDT let- “backdoor” entry into the offsets. It directed the AAP to the AAP stated that this is excess of 20,001. ter to EC) details how the They claimed that the morale of the IAF explain as to why action should based on poor interpretation of “However, the party has party has changed/revised its was affected and claimed that the not be taken against it for fail- basic accounting practices by disclosed total income of contribution report once the Government was forcing senior officers to ure to follow EC’s directions CBDT. “Such observations 54.15 crore from donations in correctness of the same was defend the 59,000-crore Government-to- 9  >  '     +  ?  +     8      and instructions. show deep-rooted bias of statu- its audited accounts for the questioned. In conclusion, it is Government contract. This assertion came     )/  +   “Your representation tory authority against a law year. Therefore, it has been held stated that its disclosures to the in the backdrop of Vice Chief SB Deo and should reach the office of the abiding political party. It is by the assessing officer that Election Commission in the Deputy Chief R Nambiar stating last week pable” for the alleged scam and the tract was also overlooked. commission within 20 days strange that CBDT has sub- 13.16 crore have not been form of the contribution report that Rafale was an excellent aircraft and will Government was hiding behind the veil of As regards the secrecy clause binding (by October 1) from the date of mitted a report to EC on May accounted for by the party and are incorrect,” the EC notice enhance the combat capabilities of the IAF. secrecy clause because it knew that the the deal, they said the Government itself in receipt of the notice, failing 5, 2018 contravening the pro- these donations have been held said. Bhushan said the officers were made to say Prime Minister himself is “guilty of crim- 2016 admitted in Parliament that the price which the matter will be decid- vision of the Income Tax Act. to be from unknown sources,” Rule 16 A of the Election the IAF was happy with 36 jets whereas the inal misconduct.” of each Rafale was 670 crore. Claiming a ed on merits based on infor- This clearly shows the bias of the notice read. Symbols (Reservation and Service needed at least 126 jets. Elaborating upon the alleged circum- whopping hike the price later on, they said mation available on record,” the agencies of the Central “A report was received Allotment) Order allows the Addressing a news conference, the sec- venting of procedures, they said the deci- the media releases of Dassault, manufac- notice read. Government. The party has from the office of the CBDT EC to either suspend or with- ond in recent times, Bhushan, Shourie and sion to buy 36 jets in fly away condition turer of Rafale, and Reliance, offset partner The notice said the AAP explained each and every mis- chairman in 2018 regarding draw recognition of a recog- Sinha said the deal was “unilaterally struck” from France was taken without taking the of Dassault, said the price was 1,660 crore had submitted the original interpretation and so-called “concealment of donations nised political party. The AAP by Modi compromising national security IAF and Defence Ministry on board. They per aircraft. They said the increase of 1,000 contribution report for difference of 13 crore as alleged received by the AAP” during is a recognised state party in and disregarding the IAF requirements. also charged that the Defence Procurement crore per plane on account of India-specific Financial Year 2014-15, which by CBDT in its appeal. The Financial Year 2014-15,” it said. Delhi. They charged that Modi was “directly cul- Prodecure(DPP) which guides arms con- enhancements was an “outright lie.” "" 2( '*+      1.&1 2!*  .12&! 0        6  06             2     "   !%! -    ( -7      +454%/6 improve the “ease of living” for   +454%/6 crore for 50 lakh.   those who lacked accessibility “Rahul Gandhi set up a *   +454%/6 or the first time since the to all facilities. day after the Delhi High company in 2011, professing it    Flaunch of the Smart City Lamenting that India par- ACourt dismissed pleas filed will not indulge in profit-loss   *6 ollowing a Supreme Court’s Mission four years ago, the ticularly lacks data on disabil- by Congress president Rahul business. Young Indian bought   $ Fdirective, the Election Centre has stressed on making ity, Puri said that “we will be Gandhi and his mother Sonia Associated Journals, which is  - /   Commission has told all a blueprint on how a smart city looking at 25% of the popula- against reopening tax assess- commercial,” she said, ques-         $ States/Union Territories that should look like from a differ- tion that will need universal ment cases in relation to the tioning the deal.         ‘NOTA’ option should not be ently-abled person’s point of accessibility in order to live National Herald newspaper, Associated Journals Ltd,        printed in the ballot papers for view. independently and with digni- the BJP alleged that Rahul founded by ,       elections to the council of The Modi Government on He said that in conjunction with ty,” and asserted that the and his party were running publishes three newspapers,           States and State legislative Tuesday asked the States to the Atal Mission for Disability Act of 1995 also away from the Tax department including the National Herald. !   councils. ensure integrating disabled- Rejuvenation and Urban mandated accessibility for after committing a “National After buying the loan of “In pursuance of the judge- friendly measures in various Transformation (AMRUT), the PwDs. He pointed out that the Hera-feri” of tax payers’ Associated Journals, Rahul  P    ment of the Supreme court, the projects being implemented in Smart Cities Mission seeks to “Clause 40-48 of the VIIIth money. Gandhi, his sister Priyanka ?@P    NOTA option will no longer be intellect but on keen scrutiny, the smart cities under the Prime ensure that the most vulnerable Chapter of the Rights of Persons Rahul Gandhi needs to Gandhi Vadra and Sonia    "     applicable in Rajya Sabha elec- it falls to the ground, for it com- Minister Narendra Modi’s pet sections of the society enjoy with Disabilities Act, 2016 also answer many questions, Union Gandhi become owners of a         tions and Legislative Council pletely ignores the role of an project. ‘Ease of Living’ in Indian cities. mandates making all build- Textile Minister Smiriti Irani company, Irani claimed.  ( ) election,” the EC said in its elector in such an election and Hardeep Singh Puri, The workshop, organised ings, services and products said at a press conference here. The BJP alleged that the   O   order. destroys democratic values,” Minister of State for Housing by the National Institute of accessible giving definite time- “Why is it that Rahul family used Congress funds to        The EC further directed ruled a bench of Chief Justice and Urban Affairs, reminded Urban Affairs, had participation lines for implementation and Gandhi, who is too quick to pay its debts even though the & -'    returning officers for elections Dipak Misra and Justices A M the project managers that inte- from the persons with disabil- retrofitting.” hug the Prime Minister, would publisher has real estate assets          to the council of States and Khanwilkar and D Y grating divyang-friendly mea- ity sector from different walks The Minister was categor- run a mile when it comes to an worth thousands of crores.   !  (  State legislative councils with Chandrachud. sures in various projects being of life and eminent citizens and ical in saying that “the standards Income Tax officer,” Irani She said Congress top #  (   instructions that column for The EC had introduced implemented in the Smart experts, including several inter- exist, legislation is in place, thus asked, referring to the Congress leaders were indulging in fraud   #  7    “NOTA” should not be printed NOTA option in Rajya Sabha Cities in the country is required national sports personalities. we now have no reason to president hugging Modi in the and national ‘hera-feri’ and         on the ballot papers for these polls in 2014, a year after the at the initial project planning Addressing the partici- ignore this very urgent issue of Lok Sabha during the no-con- consolidating their own     elections. SC had ordered the commis- stage to ensure that cities are pants, Puri said that the feed- accessibility any longer.” He fidence debate in July. finances. On the other hand, In August, the Supreme sion to give the option to vot- accessible to all. back emanating from such outlined that according to the She accused Rahul of set- Irani said the Prime Minister     Court struck down the provi- ers in direct polls to register He was speaking at an stakeholders’ interactions will United Nations, a mere 1% ting up a not-for-profit com- is working to empower the     P   sion of NOTA in the Rajya their protest that none of the interactive session on “Divyang be sent to the CEOs and project additional cost is incurred for pany, Young Indians, which poor anganwadi works by    "     Sabha polls. “The introduction candidates in the fray were suit- Friendly Measures and Policy managers of the Smart Cities to incorporating universal design then bought a commercial increasing their emoluments as      of NOTA in indirect elections able to represent them in Lok Recommendations for Smart be incorporated in their plans. and accessibility in the design company, Associated Journals the dynasty is busy “empow- 5       may on first glance tempt the Sabha or Assemblies. Cities in India” here on Tuesday. He said that these measures will and planning stage itself. Ltd, and its debts worth 90 ering” itself.  #       <111     !+%  #  !!   !  4 2 ((  !  :*    "        "                 O    <111     2' !   !  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Always!’ high- and Anand in Gujarat, have fortunate to be able to attend “The scale of Swami for their feedback. The final    ing using the waste for biogas lighting the role and activities developed and installed a plant the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekanand’s achievements rmy Chief General Bipin nod will come from the   production. Highlighting the assisted by National for biogas production using Vivekananda’s speech in look much greater if you ARawat on Tuesday Defence Ministry and officials      Government’s support to the Cooperative Development paddy straw, he said. Chicago. remember the times in which reviewed the reports of four said the proposals will be     farmers for addressing the crop Corporation in Krishi Bhawan. According to the Minister, Addressing a valedictory he lived in,” he added. study groups set up to rec- implemented early next year.  8   residue, he said a provision of Farmers groups are being the management of crop residue function of the 125th anniver- On 11 September 1893, ommend ways to restructure The proposed reduction   1,151.80 crore for two years provided financial assistance at in the field will help the soil sary of Swami Vivekananda’s Swami Vivekananda delivered the force to enhance its com- in strength is expected to save     !  has been made under a scheme 80 per cent of the project cost become more fertile thereby Chicago speech, PM Modi high- his first speech in the bat effectiveness and save at least 5,000-7,000 crore       for states like Punjab, Haryana, for establishing Farm resulting in the savings of 2,000 lighted the Indian monk’s role in Parliament of the World’s money for capital expenditure. annually and will add at least         /   Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR. Machinery Banks for custom per hectare from the farmer’s showcasing the Indian culture, Religions in Chicago. Swami Apart from a proposal to 20% to the existing capital “The Central Government hiring of crop residue man- manure cost. By making palette tradition, and values on the Vivekananda is remembered reduce the 13 lakh strong expenditure of the budget, is providing 50-80 per cent sub- agement machinery. Under the from crop residue, the Minister world stage. “The Philosophy of as one of the key people who army by at least 1,50,000 over they said. 5       sidy for crop residue manage- sub mission on agricultural said that it can be used for ‘Ek Bharat, Sreshtha Bharat’ is introduced philosophies such as the next few years, the com- The Army is facing an     ment machineries, which help mechanisation, 40 per cent power generation. PNS essence of Swami Vivekananda’s Vedanta and Yoga to the West. manders also discussed the increasing burden of revenue    9  /   possibility of increasing the expenditure and pensions    pensionable tenure from the leaving very little funds for     existing 15 to 20 years for new purchases and moderni-     '   *        * jawans. sation. In this year’s defence  /  At present, the jawans are budget, the Army’s share was 6    eligible for full pension after 1,28,076 crore for revenue D &/6D'    +454%/6 ing to nutrition and quality eficiaries have already been a service of 15 years. Given the stream while 26,688 crore :  6 healthcare. Vaccination efforts identified. Karishma, a new- improvement in life expectan- was the capital allocation..   "   &6"' here’s good news for health were progressing at a quick born in Karnal district of cy and enhanced levels of fit- The current revenue to capi- 012<   "  ! Tworkers like anganwadi pace, helping women and chil- Haryana, is the first beneficia- ness over the last five decades, tal ratio is around 83:17 which 21 - !-    workers and Accredited Social dren in particular. ASHAs are ry under this scheme, he said. the Army feels a jawan can is unviable. While the ideal      01  Health Activists (ASHA) and community health workers During his interaction, the now go home after 20 years of ratio is 60:40, the target is  !     Auxiliary Nurse Midwives instituted by the Ministry of Prime Minister laid emphasis service. It will save the gov- 65:35 which itself will be a   /6D   (ANM) working at the ground- Health and Family Welfare as on redoubling efforts to reduce ernment money in terms of great achievement, officials        level to improve the delivery of part of the National Rural anaemia-related illness in the pension and expenditure said.  #   health and nutrition services in Health Mission. country by three times, the incurred on training a raw Apart from reducing the the society. Starting October, Anganwadi is a rural reduction rate of which cur- recruit into a fighting soldier, strength to make the force       anganwadi workers receiving mother and child care centre rently stands at only one per officials said here. leaner and better equipped,       3,000 so far would get 4,000. under the Ministry of Women cent. The four study groups to the Army is also mulling    "     Similarly, those receiving ''   +    )' *     and Child Development. Asha September is being devot- review the Army doing away with the rank of #      2,200 would get 3,500. The         )/ !  !" and Anganwadi workers are ed to nutrition and “Poshan Headquarters, promotion of Brigadier and brigade head-        " honorarium for anganwadi playing a critical role in Maah” aims to reach every jawans, cadre review of offi- quarters as part of the officer        helpers has also been increased from November onwards, Anganwadi workers and strengthening the foundation household in the country with cers and restructuring of var- cadre review.        from 1,500 to 2,250. which would be a Diwali gift helpers using techniques such of the country, ensuring health the message of the importance ious arms respectively gave This is expected to free up          This was announced by for them. as Common Application and wellbeing of the newborn, of optimum nutrition. Modi their presentations to the significant number of officers  #     Prime Minister Narendra Modi Besides doubling of routine Software (ICDS-CAS) would ensuring nutritional standards appreciated their efforts to Chief besides seven com- who will be available for field #     on Tuesday while interacting incentives given by the Union get additional incentives rang- and maintaining cleanliness, work together, to use innova- manders. A much wider duties. Army headquarters     !D  with the health workers from Government, ASHA workers ing from 250 to 500 which Modi said. tive means and technology, to group will have final review too is likely to see a major  %  - &D%-' + E across the nation via a live and their helpers would be pro- would be based on perfor- He said the Government’s improve the delivery of health during the Army churn with several depart-         video conference. 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Citing sources, the chan- military drills, with hundreds Vladivostok on Tuesday. and all of this, of course, in con-      Islamabad to cooperate fully in mer Prime Minister Nawaz nel said Sharif, Maryam, and of thousands of troops taking “We have trustworthy ties ditions as close to a combat sit- the war against terrorism as it Sharif, died on Tuesday in Safdar have been informed part along with Chinese sol- in political, security and uation as possible,” Shoigu said.  5 C    is a matter of “extraordinary London after a protracted bat- about Kulsoom’s death. diers in a show of force NATO defence spheres,” the Russian The exercises will be held     importance” to America, tle with throat cancer. The trio will be granted condemned as a rehearsal for leader said. 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Sharif’s brother and Pakistan Muslim League- eastern Russia, the defence Russian interference in western Security Council on Tuesday  6   tion has recently cancelled “It was before my time, but Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz party leader Khawaja ministry said. affairs and conflicts in Ukraine about the results of the Tehran 6         $300 million in military aid to the Trump administration did Nawaz president Shehbaz Imran Nazeer, speaking to the Taking part in the drills are and Syria. The Russian Army summit it held with Iran and &6'-  %!  Islamabad after it failed to take not take the decision to cancel Sharif confirmed her death in media in London, said Begum around 3,00,000 soldiers, has compared the show of Turkey on the fate of Syria’s E   &-%E'"    actions against terror groups. a substantial part of the military a tweet. Kulsoom may be laid to rest in 36,000 military vehicles, 80 force to the USSR’s 1981 war Idlib province, diplomats said.  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He said in case the The defence ministry largest military exercises of Russia and Iran, are preparing " "  O!!     which they had committed to the hands of terrorists that ter Maryam and son-in-law family decides to bury her in released video footage of mil- the Soviet era. for an all-out military assault        do,” Bolton told a Washington would get control of those Captain (retd) Muhammad Pakistan, the repatriation process itary vehicles, planes, heli- But Defence Minister on the rebel-held province.    ! #   audience on Monday. nuclear weapons was particu- Safdar are currently serving jail may take two or three days, copters and ships getting into Sergei Shoigu said these exer- The United Nations has    01    It (action against terrorists) larly serious,” Bolton said. terms in Adiala Jail in Dawn newspaper reported. position for the initial stage of cises are even larger. “Imagine warned of a major humanitar-    0111   ian catastrophe if the offensive    takes place in the enclave where some three million people live  ::      — about half of whom have      already been displaced in the  "#0  6    seven-year war.        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Last month, Trump directed his The first meeting between the two secretary of state Mike Pompeo to delay leaders was held in Singapore in June. a planned trip to North Korea, saying Talks between the US and North he felt “we are not making sufficient Korea have stalled since the leaders progress with respect to the denu- shook hands at the summit hailed as clearization of the Korean peninsula”. “historic”. But on Monday, Sanders called the “President has received a letter letter “further evidence of progress” in from Kim Jong-un. It was a very the relationship between the two warm, very positive letter. We won't leaders.

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Larger hotels often Institute has also affiliated with have made NIOS a popular choice have management teams, some of the top global and among students who did not fit the bill instead of individual managers, domestic sports organisations to of formal education structure. C B where each member of the further the student experience Sharma advocates the importance of group specializes in a certain through customised projects, vocational courses to be in tandem area. Hotel industry is an ideal case studies, guest lecturers and with academic courses, which he field for students having a liking internship/placement opportu- believes will pave the way for entre- for Interacting with people. nities. preneurs of the future. Here are Eligibility: These full-time Eligibility: Bachelor’s excerpts from the interview: diploma course has been degree, diploma or equivalent ●How is NIOS different from CBSE? /4846"+44>E8 thoughtfully designed for those (exceptions for individuals with The Central Government has two who have recently passed 10+2 relevant sports experience). Fee: Boards — Central Board of Secondary 84DE%96E+87/+ 46+ from any recognised board and 12 lakh plus taxes includes Education (CBSE) and the National wants to work in hotel man- ground travel and stay for inter- Institute of Open Schooling. As a /4496E+"89984 agement industry can enroll national exposure trip Board, we have been given the author- for these courses. How to apply: Interested ity to identify courses, develop the +6/"E*4*8E9 / How to apply: The appli- candidates can enroll by filling structure and also certify them. Thus, cation forms & brochure may be the online application form. we combine both the roles of the obtained from admission office For further information, visit National Council of Educational 6+86 />8E/4 of Delhi Paramedical & http://gisbindia.com/application- Research and Training (NCERT) and Management Institute, New form.php CBSE as a single organisation. We also 8""8EE"%4D4% /4 Ashok Nagar, Delhi. Scholarships: GISB is also design courses and offer proper cur- Deadline: September 29, offering scholarships to select riculum in areas which are not offered "94+"/D4E*4 2018. For more information, log few candidates with a great by the CBSE. on to www.dpmiindia.com. track record in education and For example, dancing, painting and E+>64+//47+ commensurate and relevant Vedic studies. Our system caters to the   work experience. students who could not get universal -98"94/4686+484"" The Global Institute of Important dates: The dead- education, the drop-outs who could Sports Business, Mumbai, invites line to apply is September 25, not keep up with the pace of the for- application for admission in its 2018. The course commences mal structure, the underprivileged 5/6/56%%*45E8/7E> newly launched flagship pro- from October 8, 2018. and targeted groups. gramme GISB-ISDE Certificate ● How have you used ICT to further 4-%E74+ in Sports Management. The      open schooling system? course is a full-time 20-unit The University of Sheffield, Recently, we made our admission intensive, informative and expe- UK, invites applications for MSc procedure completely online where riential higher education course Aerospace Materials course there is no currency exchange. We have specialising in the business of starting in September 2019. used the television medium to reach Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) bility but have not considered being ● What changes do you envisage in ing and the Kothari Commission sports. The programme is cer- Fully accredited by the the remotest areas with five channels. course, more than 10 lakh teachers self-employed. the education system? recommendations, but enough has not tified by Madrid, Spain based IOM3, graduates will have the We are one of the largest partners with have downloaded the course material. As an institution, apart from offer- There is need for a revolutionary been done to teach life skills and the Instituto Superior de Derecho y underpinning knowledge for the Swayam portal with 25 lakh learn- We are not only using technology to ing academic courses, we focus on change in the education structure and likes to students to prepare them for Economia that has extensive later professional registration ers pursuing our online courses. An ini- reach out, but also making sure that the fostering entrepreneurship among stu- it has to be brought in right from the relevant opportunities in the future. experience in designing and as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). tiative of the Ministry of Human students using the new ways of com- dents. This could also reduce grassroots. The students have to be ●Tell us about the international link- delivering Sports Management Eligibility: A good honours Resources Development, it is an effort munication become digitally literate. the pressure on the Government to confident that they can pursue their ages formed by NIOS to boost its out- courses throughout the world. degree in materials, metallurgy, to take the best teaching learning We have assessed and evaluated near- provide jobs to a large population. For interests which will be worthy of reach globally? This 15-month course will a physical science (chemistry or resources to all, including the most dis- ly 55 lakh national digital literacy mis- example, young girls pursuing cours- employment. It is a notion that stu- We have received requests from enable students to understand physics) or a related engineering advantaged and bridge the digital sion candidates. es in the field of dance do not seek for- dents with good academic schooling foreign countries to introduce our cen- the business of sport by com- subject. Overall IELTS grade of divide for students who have hitherto ●Have vocational courses been given mal jobs. will be successful and be respected. tres of learning. We already have cen- bining knowledge with passion 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in remained untouched by the digital rev- enough importance as compared to They have found livelihood This has to change because not every- tres in eight countries. There is a in order to contribute to the each component, or equivalent. olution. Most of the courses offered by regular academic courses? through their performance. Similarly, one needs to be an engineer or a doc- demand from Nigeria, Oman, and East ever-growing industry. Fee: The annual fee for the institution are available in region- We have not paid adequate atten- tailoring courses have helped many add tor. There are other avenues as well Asia among many others and we are Sports industry veterans overseas students starting in al languages across the country. Since tion to vocational courses. These a source of income to families; cours- beyond the academic education. devising a framework to work towards have come together to design the 2019 is yet to be confirmed. For India has a wide reach of smart courses are very lucrative and have es in agriculture help learners combine Students have to be introduced to global expansion. We have signed a few exclusive course such that stu- 2018 it was £21,450 . phones, we have used mobile tech- immense job opportunities. not only new techniques of farming but vocational courses right from Class 1 memorandums of understanding with dents not only receive the tools, For more information log nology to offer distant education. Unfortunately, we have been looking also fisheries and bee-keeping to make to nurture them. Though we talk various universities to further this knowledge and experiences on to [email protected]; Through the app for Diploma in at Government jobs as a means to sta- them more affluent and diverse. about the finished model of school- agenda. required to create fulfilling https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/mate- careers in sport, but also gain rials/masters/aerospace -  R           %   2C4  *   +454%/6   +454%/6      ompTIA has recently launched a training and cer-   +454%/6 tification programme — CompTIA PenTest + he NSE Academy Limited, a whol-   +454%/6 Delhi: September 17 C(Penetration Testers), to meet the rising demand he IIMA organised the Tly owned subsidiary of National Hyderabad: September for professional cyber security Penetration Testers in third edition of its HR Stock Exchange of India Limited hirteen of Canada’s leading 20 India.The CompTIA Pentest + complements its already TLeadership Conclave on (NSE) along with Knowledge Wharton Tbusiness schools will be on Chennai: September 21 existing CySA+ course which covers defensive security The Future of Work, Workforce (K@W), the online journal of research a multi-city tour in India to Bengaluru: September 23 strategies. and Learning in Hyderabad. and business analysis of the Wharton present MBA opportunities Mumbai: September 25 The exam contains both multiple-choice and perfor- The theme of this year’s con- School of the University of during the 2018 EduCanada The EduCanada MBA mance-based questions employing hands-on simulations clave was Disruptions & Pennsylvania and Wharton Executive MBA Showcase. Scheduled Showcase is an annual mar- thus validating hands-on penetration testing skills. The Learning. Education, have signed a from September 17 to 25, que event organised by the interested candidates to take CompTIA Pentest+ certifi- Eminent panelists shared Memorandum of Understanding 2018. The representatives from High Commission of Canada cation can either undergo a 40 hour instructor led train- their opinion on two topics: (MoU) to impart skills related to these prominent Canadian in India, in association with, ing program offered by a network of authorised partners Building a Design Thinking finance and investment to Indian universities will visit the cities the Indo-Canadian Business spread across the country or can also select self-paced Culture in Organizations and high school students across the coun- of Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Chamber (ICBC). The par- online learning option. It is also recommended that Leadership Development for try. Bengaluru and Mumbai. ticipating universities include: prospective candidates should have three to four years of Successful Digital The Class IX and X students in This fifth edition of the Lakehead University, hands-on experience performing penetration tests, vul- Transformations. Tier II and III cities will get a great EduCanada MBA Showcase Memorial University, Ryerson nerability assessments, and vulnerability management. K Padmakar, director, HR, mind, the conclave offered a ness schools and the current opportunity to have access to the will provide an excellent University: Ted Rogers School CompTIA Penetration Testing training is available on Bharat Petroleum Corporation platform for leaders of various challenges for a modern organ- courses from Wharton School. It’s spe- opportunity for young profes- of Management, Saint Mary's both self paced as well as Instructor led programmes. For Limited, a panellist, shared organizations and from isation. He emphasized on the cialised global courses will be offered sionals, entrepreneurs and stu- University: Sobey School of candidates who would want to study and prepare for the thoughts about the conclave, Government to discuss and organisational requirements of to students in smaller towns through dents aspiring to obtain a Business, University of exam on their own, CompTIA will be launching Official “Conclaves of industry acade- explore options through the — Leadership skills, state of art technology. globally recognised manage- Alberta: Alberta School of CompTIA Content which has electronic and hard copy mia interface are critical in lively panel discussions.” Integrative/Systems thinking The think-tank at the NSE and ment degree, meet with rep- Business, University of book as well as optional labs on demand for practicing enlightening all minds. The IIMA proactively con- and Importance of Wharton are in the process of design- resentatives of Canadian insti- Calgary: Haskayne School of the concepts. Towards this extent this con- nects with corporates, Communication. ing developmental and customised tutions and learn about their Business, University of A list of training material is provided on the link : clave was very enlightening Government, alumni and He said: “As an Institute of content for the course based on mate- MBA programmes. Manitoba: Asper School of https://certification.comptia.org/training/self-study. and has given me a lot to mull researchers over forums like management, IIMA research- rials developed by Participation is free but Business, University of New Candidates also have the choice to enroll with one of over,” he said. HR Leadership Conclaves to es on these topics to help Knowledge@Wharton High School one needs to registration at Brunswick- Fredericton, CompTIA’s Authorised Training Delivery partners. A list Prof Biju Varkkey, faculty discuss the most recent and organisations to find tangible and Wharton Executive Education. www.educanadaevents.in. University of New Brunswick: of our training partners can be found on the link: chair of IIMA-HR leadership emerging trends in organisa- solutions. Some of these This course will be delivered through During the course of each Saint John, University of https://certification.comptia.org/training/instructor-led- conclave elaborated and said: tions and management, thus research insights come back as a digital platform and will enable stu- event, attendees can take part Windsor-Odette School of training. “The conclave focused on the helping organizations to stay a part of executive education dents to understand intricacies of in interactive sessions on a Business, University of CompTIA certifications are delivered through our emerging and latest practices in competitive and engaging the programmes.” finance. range of subjects such as Winnipeg-Professional, global test delivery partner, Pearson VUE (www.vue.com). learning and development talent through technology. The participants also got It will also launch and expand the admissions, visa procedures, Applied and Continuing Once the candidate is ready to appear for the certifica- function globally and how it Prof Errol D’Souza, insights from the industry reach of the K@W High School and career opportunities. Education), Vancouver Island tion exam, they can purchase the exam vouchers from our can be applied in the organi- Director, IIMA went on to leaders on the current practices Investment Competition in India by The delegation will be University- Faculty of authorised training partners as well as the CompTIA sations. Keeping the fast chang- speak about the history and in the context of learning and taking the competition to Tier-II and touring as per the schedule Management, York University online store at https://emerging-store.comptia.org/. ing developments globally in evolution of education of busi- development. 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Except for the exam mode, the pre-determined formula. Here the total NTA score will be used pattern remains unchanged. Percentile scores: Based on for ranking purpose and not those of Paper-I will be completely held in the relative performance of all the the subjects. computer based mode, and in appearing candidates by trans- In case of candidates who have Paper-II, Mathematics and forming the scores into a com- appeared for only one exam, the four Aptitude Test will be computer mon scale ranging from 100 to 0 NTA scores of that attempt will be used based whereas Drawing will be for each session. Percentile Score for the preparation of the merit list pen-and-paper based. All the shows the percentage of candi- The final NTA scores will be multiple choice questions will dates who have scored equal to or used to rank the candidates and the carry 4 marks each for the right below a particular percentile in an JEE Main 2019 result declared. In case answer and negative marking of 1 exam. It is the normalised score of any tie, the inter-se-merit guidelines mark for incorrect answer. and not the raw scores. After nor- mentioned above in this article will be #  88  In JEE Main Paper-I, 30 malisation, each topper of a ses- used to resolve it. 9""!$EEE  MCQ’s will be asked from each sion will get the same percentile subject (Physics, Chemistry and of 100 which is the desirable one. RANK DECLARATION above Mathematics) making it a total of Also the marks between the low- The ranks derived as shown above ● Inter-se-Merit 90 questions. The question paper est and highest scores are also will be used for the purpose of admis- Candidates who scores more will be available in English, Hindi form filling and submission. the announcement of the result of converted to the respective per- sions to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. marks in Aptitude Test will be ranked and Gujarati (for students of Age limit: The criteria of age the April exam. The results for the centiles. The JEE Main 2019 All India rank higher Gujarat, Daman & Diu and limit has been removed from JEE first exam will be announced on In case of percentile tie: and All India Category Rank will be In case the tie is unresolved, Nagarhaveli). Paper-I will be con- Main 2019. Candidates who have January 31, 2019. The results of When two or more candidates declared on April 30 once the JEE Candidates who scores more marks in ducted in two sessions per day and passed their 10+2 in 2017, 2018 JEE Main will be the scores obtain equal percentile scores Main II NTA scores are compiled. Drawing Test will be given the high- the candidates need to book their or are appearing in 2019 can 4N4->E8/4 obtained by the students in the then ranking will be sorted Scores for Paper-II er rank slots. apply for the exam, irrespective of exam they have appeared in depending on their percentiles in Raw marks for the first attempt The age of the candidates — the Paper-II includes a total of 82 their age. 4NE4/4 January, April or both. The results Mathematics, then Physics and will be announced on January 31, 2019 older candidate will be awarded the questions. 30 MCQ’s in More than one attempt: JEE -48+846+" will be devoid of ranks as it will then Chemistry. Even if the per- for students who have appeared for the higher rank Mathematics section, 50 from Main 2019 will be held twice a be compiled on the basis of bet- centiles remain same, the older exam held in January. If the tie is still unresolved, the Aptitude and 2 questions will be year - the first time in January 9+/+ 4 ter scores of candidates appear- candidate will be ranked higher The actual marks for the April candidates will be given the same rank. asked from drawing test. All the and the second time in April. --48$656%%*4 ing in both the exams. and same rank will be allotted to exam will be announced on April 30 MCQ's carry 4 marks each (with Candidates can choose to appear Common rank list: The the candidates for a tie after this for those who have appeared for the KEY POINTS -1 negative marking) and each for either one or both. /4%6+E-948 Common Rank List for JEE Main situation. same. How well you have mastered the drawing test question carries 70 Revised Application fees: *"4E4 2019 will be available in the first Compilation of scores: After The JEE Main Paper-II marks important topics in each of Physics, marks. The application fees have been week of May after the declaration the JEE Main I will conclude in will not be normalized as the exam will Chemistry and Mathematics reduced for different categories --48$66 of the results of the April exam. January, the result that will be be held in a single shift so there will How much practise you have MODIFICATIONS for JEE Main 2019. /46"+ The better of the scores of can- declared on January 31 will dis- be no question of equivalence of the done on similar levels of questions as Early Mock Tests: The NTA Mode of Test: JEE Main 2019 didates who have appeared in play the four NTA scores — for question papers and variation in dif- asked in JEE Main has started student registration will be a computer-based test for -6944" both JEE Main January and April each of the three subjects ficulty levels How well you have perfected on for JEE Main mock tests from Paper-I; however, for Paper-II, 56%%*4E-948 will be considered for the rank- (Mathematics, Physics, and Rank List for Paper-II your timing of solving an objective September 1, 2018. 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ndia produced a clinical perfor- Imance to register a convincing nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the ICC Women's Championship here Tuesday. India women produced an incisive bowling effort to bundle OM   out Sri Lanka women for a meagre 98 in 35.1 overs after the home side opted to bat first and then chased down the target with consum- "  mate ease, reaching 100 in 19.5 overs for the loss of just one wick- et.      P Medium pacer Mansi Joshi (3/16) and veteran Jhulan Goswami (2/13) wreaked havoc at top-scored for Sri Lanka women reach the target unscathed with just   8/6 the top. Besides the duo, Poonam with a struggling 93-ball 33. three runs to win, Raut was dis- Yadav (2/13) picked up two wick- Chasing the paltry target, the missed. akistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed reckons that J9   KL  P   '  B  !    8   / ')    ets for India. Indian openers — Punam Raut Mandhana starred with the bat Pthe second group league game of the Asia The spin trio of Deepti Sharma (24) and Smriti Mandhana (73) — for India women, scoring her runs Cup against arch-rivals India will set the tone   "7+47 "There has been significant county cricket stint with (1/16), Rajeshwari Gayakwad looked at ease as they stitched 96 off 76 balls and hit 11 boundaries for his side in the remainder of the tournament. change to our Test squad, due to Glamorgan. (1/18) and Dayalan Hemalatha runs for the first wicket to seal the and two sixes in the process. Pakistan will open their Asia Cup campaign ustralia ushered in a fresh era the unavailability of a number of A slimmed-down Usman (1/19) also chipped in with wick- match for their side. But just when The second ODI of the series against Hong Kong in Dubai on September 16 Aon Tuesday by including five key players," said national selector Khawaja, all-rounder Mitch Marsh ets. Skipper Chamari Atapattu it seemed India women would will be played here on Thursday. followed by the match against India on uncapped players in their first Test Trevor Hohns. and either Head or Labuschagne September 19. squad since the scandal-plagued "That said, we firmly believe should fill out the middle-order "Our preparation is very good. We will try tour of South Africa this year. the squad selected is up to the chal- planks. 8   "     to use the four days we get in the UAE and pre- With the disgraced Steve lenge ahead, and is capable of play- Peter Handscomb missed out pare well. Every match we play against India Smith, David Warner and ing a brand of cricket that can per- after poor form on the current   *4+ %989 Bawne guided the team to victory is important. The match against India will be Cameron Bancroft all suspended form well in this series against Australia A tour of India, and there after Kona Bharat hit a six and four but our first big match and we will try to gain the for their role in the ball-tampering Pakistan. was no room for batting all- nkit Bawne's 18-ball-28 ensured a India A were reduced to 25 for 4. momentum. We will try to be fully prepared row that sparked one of the worst "It's a blend of experienced rounder Glenn Maxwell, despite Athrilling six-wicket victory for India With Australia A spreading the against India," the Pakistan captain said. crises cricket has faced, selectors players who have a significant also offering a handy off-spin A against Australia A in the second 'Test' fielders to the deep, Bawne changed the Sarfraz time and again spoke about the had slim pickings. amount of either Test or first-class option. after Krishnappa Gowtham and Kuldeep course of the match with 16 runs off momentum that a victory against India will Also missing for their two-Test cricket, and a number of younger Veteran Mitchell Starc will Yadav set-up with fine bowling perfor- Chris Tremain's fifth over. give. series against Pakistan in the players who we are confident are spearhead the attack and there was mance. Earlier, starting the day at 38 for 2, "I have already said momentum is very United Arab Emirates next month ready for the Test arena." a recall for workhorse quick Peter The two-Test series ended 1-1 with Australia A were comfortably placed at important for big events and here also momen- are injured fast bowlers Josh The aggressive Finch, better Siddle on the back of his red-hot Australia winning the first game. 116 for two with Travis Head (47) and tum would be the key. The team has high hopes Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, known for his exploits in the form in England this year with The match went down to the wire Peter Handscomb (56) adding 79 for the and the morale is also very good. So we will leaving Australia with one of its shorter form of the game, was also Essex, with either Neser or Doggett as India A dismissed the visitors for 213 third wicket. However once Head was try to gain the momentum from the first match weakest Test squads in years. included and could open the bat- potential new-ball partners for in their second innings with off-spin- dismissed by Shahbaz Nadeem (2/67 in and carry that till the end," he said. Among the five debutants are ting with Renshaw. Starc. Nathan Lyon, Jon Holland ner Gowtham getting 3/39 and china- 41 overs), the last six wickets fell for 73 Having played most of their home series Queensland trio Michael Neser, In a relief for selectors the and left-armer Ashton Agar occu- man Kuldeep ending with 3/46. runs. at UAE of late, Sarfraz is fully aware of the con- Brendan Doggett and Marnus experienced Shaun Marsh was py the spin slots with captain Tim Needing 55 to win eight overs, However Mitchell Marsh (36, 79 ditions in UAE. "If you look at the pitches there Labuschagne, South Australia's declared fit after recovering from Paine behind the wicket. 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  E7E Srikanth got the better of Chinese Yuxiang Huang 21-13, 21-   +454%/6 He is the only javelin thrower among the 15 in another first round match. current top stars in the world to have crossed ce Indian shuttler PV Sindhu had to toil hard even as While Prannoy will be up against Anthony Sinisuka tar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on 85m while below 20 years of age. Among the AKidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy scored easy victories Ginting of Indonesia in the second round, Srikanth will take STuesday said he would aim to consistent- active javelin throwers, six have crossed the to progress to the second round of their respective on Vincent Wong Wing Ki of Hong Kong. ly hit the Asian Games Gold-winning distance 90m mark, including three Germans who have events at the Japan Open, on Tuesday. Both Srikanth and Prannoy had suffered of 88m next season before looking to cross the been consistent at around that magic mark. Third seed Sindhu had to sweat it out for 53 min- shock defeats in the second round of the Asian magical 90m mark in 2020 ahead of the Tokyo Chopra is aware of the tough competi- utes before prevailing 21-17, 7-21, 21-13 over unseed- Games and the duo would be desperate to make Olympics. tion at the global level but said a readjustment ed local girl Sayaka Takahashi in her women's singles open- amends. Chopra, who sent the spear to a distance in his technique should put him among the ing round. However, it was curtains for another Indian, of 88.06m to claim the Gold in the Asian select few of 90m throwers. Sindhu will next play Chinese Fangjie Gao, who Sameer Verma, who fought hard before going Games last month, said a "small" adjustment "I have to do a small change in my tech- defeated the other Indian in fray Jakka Vaishnavi down 18-21, 22-20, 10-21 in another men's singles in his technique — which he would work out nique, that has been identified along with my Reddy 21-10, 21-8. opening round encounter. before next season — should enable him to )          coach (former world record holder Uwe Having finished second-best yet again with a Meanwhile, it was a mixed outing for the cross the 90m mark. Hohn). This will be done before the new sea- historic Silver in the Asian Games, Olympic medal- Indian mixed doubles pairs as Satwiksairak "It has been a very satisfying season, I have a medal at this distance (of 88m)," said the 20- son next year and I hope to improve my dis- list Sindhu would be desperate to break the final Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponappa crashed out in the been consistent at 85-plus throughout and I year-old Haryana athlete at the sidelines of an tance," he said. jinx here. opening round even as the combination of Pranaav touched 88m in Jakarta. I am now confident event organised by global sports drinks com- "It is about the angle of release. The spear Sindhu has been outstanding with Silver Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy sailed into the next that crossing 90m is within my grasp, it can pany, Gatorade. is going sideways and more towards left. I medals in all the major events this year -- round. come anytime. But before doing that I will have In 2016, Chopra became the first Indian have to bring it towards the centre for a per- the Commonwealth Games, the World Ranikireddy and Ponappa were shown the door by to throw at around 88m consistently," Chopra junior world champion athlete with a throw fect angle of release so that the spear goes far- Championship and the Asian Games but second seeds Yilyu Wang and Dongping Huang of China said in an interaction here. of 86.48m but had an ordinary season last year. ther." the Gold has been eluding the Indian for a 13-21, 17-21, while Chopra and Reddy stormed into the "I would be looking to be consistent at But this season, he emerged as a truly The youngster said that the sixth-place while now. second round with a 21-9, 21-6 victory over Malaysian duo around 88m next year and then go for the 90m world-class javelin thrower, winning gold in finish at the IAAF Continental Cup in In men's singles, Prannoy defeated cur- of Mathew Fogarty and Isabel Zhong. Chopra and Reddy before 2020 Olympics. But you never know the Commonwealth and Asian Games and fin- Ostrava in Czech Republic on September 9 rent Asian Games Gold medallist Jonathan will face another Malaysian combination of Peng Soon even in the biggest of events (like the World ishing fourth in the prestigious Diamond was a blessing in disguise as it showed he Christie of Indonesia 21-18, 21-17 while Chang and Liu Ying Goh in the next round. Championships and Olympics), you can win League Final. needed the adjustment in his technique.