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                                   2,34,0 Delhi Zoo from time to taken by the Environment trol to the CZA has raised pointed out by the panel last panel’s recommendations and The CZA submitted that      time had been in the news for Ministry against those respon- many eyebrows with the year, the Ministry has passed the taken action against those the probe panel did not get the 
   
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  2,34,0 Supreme Court order. "Since TMC MP Mahua Moitra crores of poor people are ben- said the bill speaks of a regu- he Lok Sabha on Thursday efiting by using Aadhaar, hence lator which will govern various % R  Tpassed the Aadhaar in emergency we brought the provisions. She said there are amendment Bill allowing vol- Ordinance," he said. no details of the proposed untary use of Aadhaar as proof Opposing the bill, Adhir regulator in the bill, which   2,34,0 your decision." contemplate a Gandhi-free of identity for opening bank Ranjan Chowdhury, Leader of makes it opaque. She said the The Congress Working Congress. "We will bounce accounts and procuring mobile the Congress in the Lok Sabha, regulator should be integrated ongress leaders are in a fix Committee (CWC), the party's back and Congress Party would phones, with strong objec- said the government used the in the bill itself. Referring to Cafter Rahul Gandhi's final highest decision making body, continue to defeat the fascist tions from Opposition parties ordinance route to bring in the the "Aadhaar ecosystem", she word on his quitting the post. will meet next week to resolve forces under Rahul ji's dynam- accusing this will lead to legislation. He said the ordi- sought to know the legal While a section of them is the presidentship issue. The ic leadership," he said, express- breach of privacy. nance was issued by the last recourse one can take if the looking for change, another set Congress' future too will be ing the hope that Rahul Gandhi The Aadhaar and Other government (from 2014-19) ecosystem fails. "Without a of leaders is perturbed over the chalked out at the meeting. would lead the party with the Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, and the current government data protection law, it is like probable choice for Rahul's "The Gandhi family is "same zeal and spirit". was passed by a voice vote after has brought it as a legislation. putting cart before the horse," successor. integral to the Congress. The Karnataka Minister DK Information Technology Chowdhury said it was she said. Moitra claimed that A top leader in the party two cannot be separated. We Shivakumar also said: Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad the UPA Government, which Aadhaar was perceived as a said that the Congress' first look forward to their guidance "Without Gandhi family assured the House that people are currently using Aadhaar data can only be brought in the law, to which system to enable the poor get family too is worried over the in the coming times," said a Congress can't be united, with- Aadhaar is voluntary and Aadhaar... All safeguards are in shared when there is a threat Law Minister Ravi Shankar services, but that now, it has fragile condition of the party party leader pointing to the out Congress being united informed consent of the bio- place to prohibit misuse of to national security or there is Prasad said the NDA govern- turned into an "aquisitive" currently and the prospect of continuing sway the first fam- country can't be united. metric identity holder has to be Aadhaar biometrics. Iris and Court order. "Even if I, as an, ment gave legal status to entity. its further fragmentation, engi- ily of the party will have on the Gandhi family is the only obtained before it is used. finger print data is stored in Information Technology Aadhaar. "You have loaned Supriya Sule (NCP) said neered by the BJP, ahead of organization even if a non- strength to keep this party "The amendments address Indian machinery and it is safe Minister, seek Aadhaar data, I the concept of Aadhaar from that "You are cheating com- Assembly elections in some Gandhi helms the affairs. strong, united & rebuild this the privacy and security con- and secure," Prasad said. will be subject to 3 years of us (Aapne Aadhaar udhaar mon man... What privacy we States. Rajasthan Chief Minister party to bring it back to cerns. It provides that no ser- Displaying his personal punishment," Prasad said. liya hain)," Chowdhury said. are talking about?" With Assembly elections Ashok Gehlot also refused to power." vice or benefit of any scheme Aadhaar card in the House, the He said the Government He said the Supreme Court Hitting out at the BJP, she to States like Maharashtra, will be denied for lack of Minister said the card only dis- has saved 1.41 lakh crore had also rapped the said that "they are only grow- Jharkhand, Haryana and Delhi Aadhaar," Prasad said. The closes his name, father's name, due to Aadhaar and removed Government for violating pri- ing on the programmes which approaching, many in the party %44 * )  1 amended bill also provides for date of birth, residential 4.23 crore and 2.98 crore bogus vacy in Aadhaar. Prasad said, UPA started." feel the Congress has been a stiff 1 crore penalty and a address and does not give out LPG connection and ration "Under you (the UPA), "Why is Aadhaar card thrust in a "blind spot". But jail term for private entities for any information on medical cards respectively. Prasad said Aadhaar lacked any backing compulsory? What is it? What some leaders said Rahul %44     storing Aadhaar data. records or details of caste, reli- the Bill is a wholesome (Aadhaar niradhar tha). We is voter card then? We all have Gandhi's decision will augur "As many as 123 crore gion and community. He said amendment following the made a law for it". voter ID," she said. well for a party that needs to reinvent itself and present a  (#    &  clear vision to again emerge as a credible alternative.   2,34,0 British. Opposing the "idea of "The Congress faces an India" has been the policy of   *&= +     ! existential crisis in the absence s Rahul Gandhi appeared the RSS," the party also tweet- of clear leadership and such a Abefore a Mumbai court in ed. situation does not bode well for a defamation case for his The one-minute video   2,34,0 Thursday. The Congress leader demand- raised the issue of delays by the party which faces assembly remarks against the RSS, the titled "RSS for Dummies" Drawing the attention of ed strict action against those builders in handing over hous- elections in the states just a few Congress on Thursday attacked alleged that RSS founder 'KB ssues like the breach in a dam the house to the Tiware dam responsible for negligence. es to buyers and demanded months later," said a party the Hindutva organisation Hedgewar ordered the Sangh Iin Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, mishap, Husain Dalwai said it was not cor- strict laws to rectify the situa- leader adding Rahul's succes- through a video on Twitter not to participate in killing more than 23 people, Dalwai(Congress)demanded rect that incessant rains in the tion as the existing legal sor needs to be carefully cho- alleging that it "consistently Satyagraha'. "Sangh leaders high cut-off list in Delhi compensation for the victims region led to the breach of the recourse was not effective. sen with a long term vision in participated in 'anti-India' encouraged members to join University causing hardships to and alleged that the breach dam. The district collector was Mahesh Poddar(BJP)said mind and should be one who activities". the British civic guard... RSS' admission seekers, builders took place as the local admin- on February 12 in writing the practise of men pulling could rise above factions and Rahul pleaded 'not guilty' non-participation in India's duping homebuyers and plight istration did not take timely informed of the dam requiring The dam, he said, was built rickshaw in Kolkata was not a nepotism to rejuvenate the in the court in the defamation Independence was compli- of rickshaw pullers of Kolkata action despite repeated warn- urgent repairs but it was never in 2012 at a cost of 12 crore pleasant sight and wanted an party right from the grassroots case after he accused the RSS mented by their British mas- figured in the Rajya Sabha on ings over the last few months. done, he said. against the initial estimate of Rs immediate end to it. He said level. of being responsible for the ters... The Sangh opposed our 2 crore. more than 20,000 rickshaw While Rahul in his first murder of journalist Gauri national flag! Anti-national, Raising the issue of high pullers were engaged in this reaction post his resignation Lankesh. "Think you know much? Nathuram Godse shot cut-off in Delhi University, RK endeavour and lead a tough life stated that he would work 10 what the RSS is all about, and killed Gandhi," the party .   - * # Sinha(BJP) suggested that all surviving on footpaths. Many times harder for the party, his think again. The Rashtriya claimed. the colleges in the national cap- MPs associated themselves sister and Congress general Swayamsevak Sangh has con- It also alleged that "the RSS ital should start evening class- with Poddar on the issue. secretary Priyanka Gandhi sistently participated in anti- opposed liberalisation... In es also. It will allow more stu- AK Selvaraj (AIADMK) lauded his "courage" to quit the India activities, including short and in shorts, the RSS is         O P dents to seek admission on the wanted subsidy for farmers highest post of the grand old pledging loyalty to the British, anti-development and fought one hand and give employment growing fruits and vegetables party. instigating violence & assassi- against freedom when we   2,34,0 was avoidable. And I should not statement. to more teachers on the other, through drip irrigation be Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai nating Mahatma Gandhi," the fought for it". have shared it in public in this The 42-year-old, who is a the BJP leader said adding stu- increased to make up for the told reporters he will engage in Congress said on Twitter, using The video also alleges that range of issues figured in manner and I too realised it." former investment banker, dents working part-time will additional cost incurred in the 'ideological fight' with the hashtag "RSSVsIndia". the RSS considers the Athe Lok Sabha on Thursday "I have therefore deleted my trended on social media after also benefit from such a move. high density farming and BJP and the RSS with 10 times "From the freedom strug- 'Manusmruti' greater than the including the Government sharing. I have the highest her speech on June 25 during a Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu where higher intensity irriga- more vigour than he did dur- gle to the symbols of Constitution. The video comes seeking to put to rest the con- regards and warmth for the peo- debate on the President's said high cut-offs speaks of tion is required due to soil qual- ing the last five years. Priyanka Indianness, the RSS has always a day after Gandhi formally troversy over Puducherry Lt. ple of Tamil Nadu, like I have for address where she sought to standard of education of Delhi ity. Vijay Pal Singh Tomar on her part took to social opposed them. When free- resigned as Congress president Governor Kiran Bedi's tweet the people of Puducherry," he detail " seven signs of fascism" University adding he is (BJP) urged laws be made media saying, "Few have the dom fighters were fighting the while taking full moral respon- which, it said, she "deleted" quoted Bedi's statement. in India. She was reportedly Chancellor of the varsity. stricter to deter food adulter- courage that you do @rahul- British, the RSS as an institu- sibility for the party's Lok and also expressed regret over The Defence Minister said accused of plagiarism by a for- Ajay Pratap Singh (BJP) ation. gandhi. Deepest respect for tion was bowing before the Sabha poll debacle. it besides Trinamool Congress in view of the LG's statement, he eign-based publication to which MP Mahua Moitra trying to would like to request members she has expressed her surprise raise the alleged false reportage of the House to put the issue to saying her source was clearly 05  and personal attacks on her by rest. mentioned in her Lok Sabha a TV news channel and its edi- After Rajnath's statement, speech. Moitra is a first-time tor. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan MP from West Bengal's  A  ! DMK members had on Chowdhury demanded the Krishnanagar. &    
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As the ruling parties weakened and disinte- Even though the MB had decided a retaliatory strike by Egypt’s secret Disagreeing with this resolution and grated during the protests, new parties emerged, ,24,2,+$ to let go of its militant tendencies in the police. angered by Egypt’s recognition of Israel #      :  #     but they were not as organised as the MB. Over 656,0,/, 1970s, it could not entirely alter the per- According to HM Hamouda’s 1985 in 1979, two groups separated from MB.         O    )  7  the decades, the MB had established widespread ,0.,:+ ception that the party remained root- tome, Secrets of the Movement of Free They insisted on following Qutb’s :# 7  )  *    :# *    :   *   political and social networks, which helped it win 29"9++60, ed in the ideas of one of its most cele- Officers, the free officers movement, teachings. One such faction assassinat-           O     the largest number of votes during the first post- 2.39:04 brated heroes, Sayyid Qutb, who was which toppled the Egyptian monarchy ed Egyptian president Anwar Sadat in       (       :    ( Arab Spring elections in Egypt and Tunisia. 3,:,,:, executed in 1966 for allegedly plotting in 1952 and ousted the British, was 1981.       )    : : B)::C  Professor Edip Asaf of Istanbul University writes 300296,. the assassination of the then Egyptian formed within the MB. According to an Nevertheless, the MB as a whole              ( in an essay that the MB looked towards Turkey’s +.54.:.6. President Gamal Abdel Nasser. essay by Selma Botman in the 1986 edi- continued on its “mainstream” path. But #      )   %  S R* ( :S AKP “as an example”. He echoes French politi- 9:.5+ Interestingly, the MB was estab- tion of Middle Eastern Studies, anti- the MB is condemned by its own his-   /01A !     :# 7    AI  ( cal scientist and author Oliver Roy’s assertion that 3,09)2B lished in Egypt in 1928 as a movement monarchy and anti-British Egyptian tory. Those who came out to protest     20      %      the AKP’s “Turkish model” became popular ,+."2B)6 inspired by Muslim Modernism and officers had used the secret network against the Morsi regime claimed that,          *          among Islamic outfits such as the MB in their Pan-Islamism. Muslim modernism had constructed by the MB to facilitate their no matter how “moderate” it pretends bid to become part of the political mainstream, .4:,+<:9) been developing ever since the mid- attempt to take over power. to be, MB’s end goal remains the  % # *       II      without overtly flexing their “Islamist” muscle. ,.:)9<, 19th century as a way to address the rise However, by 1954, the now-in- enactment of a totalitarian theocracy.                1   Refuting the influential American academ- ,B;".2+., of European colonialism through the power free officers movement clashed The opponents of this view bemoan         ic Samuel Huntington’s ‘Clash of Civilisations’ adoption of modern sciences and eco- with the MB, accusing it of trying to that the coup against Morsi marked the 4 5 /<  :#    S * ( $  )  hypothesis — which could not find any cultur- nomics. Muslim Modernism advocat- assassinate Nasser. MB denounced the end of a unique experiment in which B*$)C       ):: %      al or political common ground between the ed the readjustment of Islamic tradi- new Government as being “anti-Islam” a once-militant Islamist outfit was  (              ‘authoritarian Muslim world’ and the democra- tions and polities through “modernist” and “secular.” Hundreds of MB leaders willing to take a more pluralistic and  #     (         tic West — the AKP and the MB responded with tools such as pragmatism, rationalism, were arrested and jailed. democratic path.                  a new paradigm: Clash within civilisations. This science, capitalism and/or socialism. One such leader was Qutb, an unas- MB’s erstwhile backers, the Saudi       (        ( differentiated between moderate, democratic Pan-Islamism, on the other hand, suming man, who had joined MB monarchy, disagreed. In an environ-               ( Muslim forces and the radical and reactionary wanted to do this to help the Muslims after returning from a trip to the US. ment of monarchy-backed reform with- ones. gain ascendency in colonial conditions, Influenced by the writings of contro- in the kingdom, it now sees MB as a   # )::       (      ( According to this paradigm, the friction and and once in, dismantle Western colo- versial French eugenicist and alleged dangerous impediment, which can use             #    tension within the Muslim world (between the nial supremacy and carve out a mod- Nazi sympathiser Alexis Carrel — who its vast network across the Arab world              ( moderates and the radicals) had produced ern universal Islamic caliphate. often attacked Western modernity — to undermine Saudi influence and       % %     political phenomena such as Turkey’s AKP and According to Malise Ruthven, in Islam and by the prolific South Asian Islamic trigger populist uprisings, including one  (             later, the democratic coming to power of the MB in the World, the MB became more con- scholar Abul Ala Maududi, who had in the kingdom.        (        ( in Egypt and the Ennahda Party in Tunisia. These servative and militant once various described modernity as modern-day Either MB will look to further      %   9  %     ( were Islamic outfits, who agreed to become inclu- reformist ideas of Muslim modernism “jahiliya,” Qutb advocated an armed modify its course to prove that it is no             * S sive, and focussed more on addressing econom- began being adopted by various non- social and political struggle against this more a theocratic threat or a democ-     %              ic issues rather than on the imposition of reli- religious Muslim leaders and outfits. jahiliya. ratic ruse, or it may restore its militant  (  *          gious laws. By the 1940s, the MB was being Many MB activists escaped arrest tendencies. 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Use of ICT tools and sys- response from millions of small milk As small animal holders constitute ticipation but also encourage socio- vitro embryo production and transfer; quality and cost-effective feed. tems, both in creation of a national ani- producers, aided by various public- the bed rock of Indian milk produc- economic change. The sterling perfor- genomic selection of animals; indi- Animal’s health is farmers’ mal data base to ensure animal iden- funded programmes that are aimed at tion system, it is important that they mance of a large number of all- genisation of sex semen sorting tech- wealth: It is time that a cost-effective tification and traceability and to 3  enhancing milch animal productivi- get a remunerative price for a highly women village-level institutions as well nologies; R&D efforts on cloning and and efficacious preventive and cura- ensure transparent milk procurement ty and providing market access to a perishable commodity like milk. This as large dairy cooperatives/milk pro- synthetic gamete production. This will tive animal healthcare system is put in systems, will make our small holder mid all the noise arising from large number of milk producers is possible by organising village-level ducer firms is testimony to the fact that help in leapfrogging genetic progress place to control and eradicate animal dairy system viable, efficient, transpar- the recent farmers’ agitations, through village-level producers-owned PoIs so as to pool the milk procured women participation can promote sus- of our indigenous breeds like Gir, diseases through mass vaccination and ent, accountable and sustainable. Athe remarkable growth story of institutions (PoIs). The focus in the from producing members in a fair and tained growth of the dairy sector. Sahiwal and Tharparkar. The promotion of Ethno Veterinary Public funding: As the dairy and the dairy sector seems to have escaped next phase of growth should be on transparent manner. PoIs help farm- PRODUCTIVITY GAPS Government has already initiated Medicines, based on ayurvedic prin- animal husbandry sector has the notice. Milk production has been enhancing efficiencies, introducing ers get remunerative price for the milk Animal breeding: Milch animal these programmes under the National ciples to treat animal diseases. The potential to play a significant role in growing at over six per cent per annum innovative technologies and opening and provide them assured market productivity in India is very low Dairy Plan and is now implementing Union Cabinet’s allocation of 13,343 driving growth, employment and during the last five years, thus con- new opportunities for milk producers. access. As per estimates by the (total cows — 4.5 kg/day, indigenous the Rashtriya Gokul Mission. crore to fully control FMD and incomes in rural India, adequate bud- tributing to enhancing farmers’ Recognising the role of animal National Dairy Development Board cows — 2.9 kg/day and buffaloes 5.5 Animal nutrition: Feed and fod- Brucellosis in the next five years is wel- getary allocation is needed. Providing income, reducing rural poverty, husbandry and dairying in contribut- (NDDB), there are more than one lakh kg/day) as compared to other coun- der constitute about 75 per cent of the come. These diseases have direct interest subventions to PoIs to empowering women and strengthen- ing towards the growth of farmers’ villages which remain to be covered by tries. This is particularly true for cost of milk production. Will natural impact in declining milk production, strengthen and expand their process- ing farm resilience to climate change. income and employment, the PoIs. NDDB and its associate organ- indigenous breeds, on whose develop- resource constraints come in the way adversely impact animal and human ing infrastructure and announce- It also ensures national food and nutri- Government constituted a separate isations have already initiated pro- ment the present Government is of our continuing march in milk pro- health and our dairy exports. ment of a major animal disease con- tional security besides generating Ministry of Fisheries, Animal grammes in recent years to set up vil- focussing on in the interest of inclu- duction growth? The good news is that Implementation of the scheme will trol scheme by the Union Cabinet are employment. With a total milk pro- Husbandry and Dairying. This was a lage-level institutions in less dairy sive and climate-resilient growth of in our country, mostly crop residues require coordinated efforts. welcome measures. Sourcing ODA duction of 176.3 MT during 2017-18 landmark move. The Central developed regions. A time-bound dairying. A majority of these animals and agricultural by-products are used Human resources and data-dri- assistance from bilateral and multilat- and a growing milk production base, Government’s announcement of a action plan to provide market access are with small and marginal farmers, as animal feed. There remains a huge ven dairying: All interventions to eral funding agencies such as JICA and it is natural to ask whether the six per 13,343 crore scheme to control and to milk producers in less dairy devel- particularly in backward areas. untapped potential of unutilised bio- expand market access and introduce World Bank for our dairy sector can cent plus growth is sustainable. eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease oped regions, including aspirational Therefore, a multi-pronged approach mass, which along with the adoption productivity enhancement measures be explored by the Government to sus- The growth of the dairy sector is (FMD) and Brucellosis through mass districts, needs to be implemented in to fast-track genetic progress of this of better technologies in securing, are not achievable unless PoIs and vet- tain the growth momentum. primarily propelled by demand-led vaccination as also the creation of a the next phase of dairy development. class of animals should be taken up. enriching, densifying and conserving erinary institutions have trained and (The writer is Chairman, National factors on account of increasing pop- Dairy Infrastructure Development As it is, it is the women members, This includes greater artificial insem- the existing biomass, can be a source qualified human resources. 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"There are three outbreak of Japanese in all district hospitals and Health and Family Welfare Modi alleging 'favouritism, Bar Council chief Hari generations of lawyers becom- Mumbai: Maharashtra went viral and caused an out- Encephalitis in Assam, the government medical college Commissioner and Secretary nepotism and casteism in the Shankar Singh said that the ing judges from the same fam- Swabhiman Party leader rage, Narayan Rane, a Rajya National Health Mission said hospitals, awareness pro- Anurag Goel held a meeting appointment of judges, was not judge's letter should be treat- ily. Can this be justified?" he Narayan Rane on Thursday Sabha MP from the BJP, apol- Thursday. grammes intensified and fog- through video conference on given the customary farewell ed as a public interest docu- asked. apologised for his MLA-son ogised for his son's misconduct. Most of upper Assam dis- ging operations stepped up in Wednesday with all the deputy party when he retired on ment and the government Justice Pandey's letter Nitesh Rane's assault on a "I apologise for my son's act tricts, including Jorhat, areas from where Japanese commissioners and principal Thursday. should act on it. He said that dated July 1 calls the present deputy engineer. of pouring mud on a govern- Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Encephalitis cases have been secretary of the Autonomous The farewell party, known the lawyers supported the con- process of judges' appoint- Nitesh Rane, a Congress ment official. The protest Lakhimpur, and the lower reported. Councils to review the Japanese as full court reference in the tents of the letter. ment "unfortunate". MLA, was Thursday caught on (against poor condition of the Assam district of Kamrup have The NHM also said that Encephalitis situation in the legal parlance, which was At least, two other judges "In the last 34 years of my camera pouring mud on a highway) was for the local been affected by the mosquito- free transportation is being state. scheduled to be held in the of the high court, who did not service as a judicial officer, I deputy engineer to protest the people," the former chief min- borne disease. provided to patients with sus- He also interacted with Chief Justice's Court at 3.45 wish to be identified, said that have seen people with no or poor condition of the Mumbai- ister told PTI. "Assam is undergoing the pected JE fever through officials of the National Vector p.m. was cancelled at the last they agreed with the contents poor knowledge of the law Goa highway. The incident In the video clip, Rane transmission season for 'Mrintunjoy 108 Ambulances'. Borne Control Programme, minute due to unforeseen cir- of the letter and termed it being appointed as judges. took place at Kankavli in the and Kankavli Municipal Japanese Encephalitis cases. A The Assam government is NHM Assam Mission Director cumstances. unfortunate. The appointment of judges coastal district of Sindhudurg. Council president Samir total number of 45 Japanese ensuring that treatment and J V N Subramanyam, Director The Registrar notified the A senior judge in the takes place behind closed On a complaint filed by the Nalawade are purportedly seen Encephalitis deaths have been diagnostic cost at medical col- of Health Services Assam Dr R cancellation in a letter. Lucknow Bench of the doors and over cups of tea… engineer, Prakash Khedekar, an tying Khedekar of the National reported till July 3, 2019, in the leges and district hospitals are Bhuyan, and other health None of the judges were Allahabad High Court said, and favouritism is the only rel- offence under IPC section 353 Highways Authority of India state," the National Health borne by the state while a cer- department officials. willing to comment on the "Everyone knows about the evant factor for appointments," (assault on government servant (NHAI) to the railing of a Mission (NHM) said in a state- tain number of beds there have On Monday, Additional development. malaise in the judiciary. Justice he wrote. has been registered against bridge and pouring buckets of ment. been reserved for Japanese Secretary Sanjeev Kumar, who IANS had reported on Rangnath Pandey is about to He has also pointed out the Nitesh Rane and his support- mud on him. It, however, said the situa- Encephalitis patients. led a four-member central Wednesday that Justice Pandey retire and hence, he could vent flaws in the collegium system ers, police said. Nitesh Rane, the MLA tion in the state is under close A round-the-clock central team to the state, had said July had stirred up the proverbial his feelings. I hope his letter will of appointment of judges and Further probe is on and from Kankavli, and his sup- watch and all preventive mea- control room has been opened and August it would be a chal- hornet's nest with his letter to get the desired attention." also questioned that lack of nobody has been arrested yet, porters were protesting after sures are being taken to com- to deal with and monitor the lenge to contain the outbreak the Prime Minister in which he Another judge in the same transparency in the process. they said. finding potholes and mud on bat the situation. situation and all deputy com- of the disease to the minimum had sought Modi's interven- court said that Justice Pandey's "The whole process is As the video of the incident the busy highway. PTI Diagnostic services for missioners have been directed in July and August. PTI tion in restoring the dignity of letter echoed the sentiments of secret and the names of judges the judiciary. several other judges. 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The FAME-II sub- Always had high expectations out of this one ?@?  government talk of the need for private factories, although Panasonic and taxes and registration charges will not sidies by the Indian government, on and this looks so worth it. Judgmental Hai Kya.”    sector to step up, not even looking Suzuki are in partnership to build the fix. The huge fixed costs of batteries. In the other hand, are not even worth Rangoli replied, “Kuch log Kangana ko : across the border at what China has first. a four-wheel electric car, the battery being called that. There needs to be copy kar ke he apni dukaan chalate hain (Some ) $. done with regards to Lithium, Some problems are hyped up to be costs make up between 50-70 per cent far better thinking and thought put people run their shop by copying Kangana),  Palladium and the Rare earths that much worse than they are, the problem of the overall vehicular costs. In a two- towards electrification. Some studies magar (but) please note, they never acknowl- mass-scale electrification will need. The of charging infrastructure, for example, wheeler, the battery will make up and pilot projects conducted have edge her, not even a mention of her name in   government and policy think-tanks which actually can be fixed very easy. between 70-90 per cent of the cost, highlighted the issues that India will praising the trailer. Last, I heard Taapseeji said %! may not like it but this requires govern- There is also the fallacy of there not because really metal and plastics are not face, poor electrical infrastructure Kangana needs a double filter and Taapseeji (   ment intervention, not loud and rude being enough electricity in India, that expensive. And if you have not coupled with ambient Indian summer you need to stop being a sasti copy.” ((  sessions with Indian private sector which is untrue. And even if the elec- noticed, a bulk of the vehicles on India’s temperatures became a huge problem Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap defended manufacturers. tricity is thermal, an electric car is some- roads today comprise commuter during one pilot project. Demanding Taapsee and said it was “really desperate” of % $ But the single-biggest elephant in what cleaner in the long run than a motorcycles, the sweet-spot for the the industry does one thing will not Rangoli. “Come on Rangoli... this is going too L4%% ! the room is cost. And this will be evi- internal-combustion engine car, though manufacturers being the 50,000 mark. make these problems magically dis- far. This is really, really desperate. I really don’t !M dent with the Hyundai Kona, which is given India’s energy mix, it has been However, this industry is suffering a appear. know what to say to this. Having worked with ( $ a Creta-sized electric SUV from Korea shown that plug-in hybrids are the most sales downturn because costs of pop- Electrification will happen, and it both your sister and Taapsee. I just don’t get F ! and the Audi e-tron, Audi’s latest elec- carbon efficient vehicles in India at the ular 100-125cc motorcycles will climb might even happen sooner than we this. Praising the trailer means praising all tric SUV, based on the Q5 long-wheel- current time. Also it has to be noted that 10-15 per cent thanks to BS-VI emis- think in the natural scheme of things, aspects of it. Which includes Kangana.”   %  base. Both these cars will be launched India’s energy mix will change going sion norms, which will make Indian a properly planned out build-up. But Rangoli didn’t stop there. She wrote, (.! in India in the next few weeks. They will forward with more renewables and motorcycles the cleanest in the world. 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  4.:;.B.2  %  #  at a bar in Bengaluru and has been a part of the industry since *   . hen one thinks of Delhi, the first For the main course, I am served the the last six years.  , thing that crosses one’s mind is the Original butter chicken and Dal makhani. Ami Behram Shroff and ,  ,  # Wdelectable food which the city is Dipping in my naan, I realise that the con- Shatbhi Basu are two names * > ., known for. The food culture of the city is sistency of the butter chicken isn’t the same which come up almost every- certainly one-of-its-kind. While Delhiites as any other that are to be had in the mar- time women bartenders are  , "# > % can’t thank the Mughals and the British ket. The gravy of the original butter chick- spoken of in the industry in / ,#,  enough for imparting distinct flavours to en consists of fresh crushed tomatoes India. their cuisine, there is also the influence of with a bit of butter in which has been tossed Pankaj Balachandran, India )  # the immigrant Punjabi population, especial- tandoori chicken. The dish is garnished with Brand Ambassador for Monkey *! , > ly that of restaurateur Kundan Lal Jaggi who cream. This butter chicken is light on the Shoulder, said that there was a contributed by inventing two iconic dish- stomach, has a tanginess which comes from taboo that women can't work in es — Butter chicken and Dal makhani. First the pulp of tomatoes that aren’t reduced to bars, but it has completely Alisha, a Mumbai-based served in the 1950s in a small dhaba in a puree. This gives the dish a freshness and changed now. bartender who also competed at Daryaganj, these two dishes have gone on preserves the tomato juices. This butter “An increasing number of the Ultimate Bartender to become global favourites. However, the chicken is definitely the best of its kind. women are getting into the Championship, but couldn't recipes of the two legendary dishes have Taking a sip of the Dal makhani, I fell in hospitality industry. There are make it to the top 20, said safe- changed and modified over time. love with the dish all over again. Unlike the bars which have really good ty has never been a problem for I sit at Jaggi’s grandson, Raghav Jaggi’s ones I have tasted before, here the flavour ladies bartenders. Four years her. “I know there are places restaurant in Aerocity, Daryaganj, where he of urad dal dominates and its earthiness ago, women in the bartending which do not hire women bar- has partnered with his childhood friend adds another profile to the dish. In my profession were only a handful, tenders but people who do hire Amit Bagga. The duo has recreated the era world view, mixed with the signature but now the number has them, ensure proper safety. At when the street food at Daryaganj was the makhani sauce, it certainly qualifies for the increased,” Balachandran said. my workplace, there is a sepa- most preferred outdoor meal for Delhiites. 2);39:04/,3! title of one of the greatest dishes ever invent- However, there are factors that rate locker and toilet facility for The décor here is modern yet antique as the ed. hamper their visibility in the women. Proper cab facility is seating arena and the partitioning between )R,43, Ending this beautiful journey of expe- industry. Safety is one prime also provided to female employ- tables give the place a touch of the bygone +B2.5:,+.5,! riencing the original flavours of nostalgia, reason. ees. Women's safety is a top pri- era. With people chattering around and I dig into the desserts. First up is the According to Arijit Bose, ority at my workplace,” she timeless Bollywood classics playing in the ,"#$  Mughlai delicacy, the Phirni. Served in the who has been in the food and said. background, it is not hard to imagine even ,:.20;G5.0<,+ traditional matka, this saffron flavoured, beverage industry for more Alisha said she was also though momentarily that one is traversing semolina pudding (as the English would call than 10 years, hiring a woman lucky to get her family's support the charming, narrow and winding lanes of <9:,0,9< it) is delightful. Brought down and set to as a bartender involves a lot of in her decision of following her the area which answers to the description 92,9<, a thick consistency, this phirni seems like responsibility, and due to lack of passion for bartending unlike of Delhi-6. And it’s a nostalgic trail. the yellow clouds that are seen after rains. facilities, standalone bars still most people whose parents As some of the best qawwalis come on B:,.,+4+,+ On the palate, it feels the same — light and resist working with females. consider the profession ‘non- air, as if on cue, some kebabs are placed on ,/,:2/,2,4 fluffy as a cloud. The Mixed nuts kulfi is He recounted how the serious’. my table. I am served the Original tandoori nothing fancy. Served on a bamboo stick Jessica Lal murder case in 1999 “There are many percep- chicken and Chicken malai tikka. The it transports you back to your childhood in Delhi had sparked a debate tions regarding our profession. Tandoori chicken is nothing short of a blast a bite of the mutton seekh, I am taken aback. when you could actually taste and chew the regarding the safety of women People generally think we just of flavours in my mouth. While its aromat- The seekhs have a chariness and smoky tex- dry-fruits in this frozen delight. bartenders in India. know how to serve alcohol. But ic herbs and spices remind me of the authen- ture from the tandoor marks. However, the The taste of the food proves that the He said, “Safety matters a there is a lot more beyond it. tic old Delhi flavours, the softness of the highlight of the seekhs is that one can dis- people behind Daryaganj are paying atten- lot, especially for women. From interacting with cus- chicken makes it melt in my mouth. The tinguish between the flavours of almost all tion to each and every detail to recreate the Bartending is a long hours shift tomers to maintaining proper yogurt marination makes the tandoori the spices. The dry roasted garam masala recipes of yore. The restaurant uses no job. It looks easy from the sur- cleanliness to making new types chicken, a little acidic, but that also helps to not only adds flavour but also a beautiful machines and sticks to the traditional tools face level but there are a lot of of drinks, a bartender has to do cut through the spices and gives it a hint of fragrance to the kebab. The meat for the of cooking such as the mortar-pestle, complications. Employers hes- multiple tasks. It's not easy to be creaminess, a quality that the chicken malai seekhs is minced, yet there is a bite to it which brings out the best flavours. itate to hire women because it a bartender. tikka is all about. Cooked simply with cumin which makes it an extraordinary experi- With its ambience, experience and becomes their duty to ensure Our profession looks quite and cream, this kebab is as tender as it can ence. On the other hand, the mutton bur- taste, one almost feels sitting in the origi- proper safety for them. But no glamorous but it is also a seri- be and delicious. It also has a sweetness and rah made of mutton chops, lightly coated nal restaurant in Daryaganj, enjoying some one can guarantee anyone's ous job. Things have changed, nuttiness to it, probably from the ground- with spices, cooked and smoked in the tan- exceptional kebabs and curries and enjoy safety, right? And one mistake but there should be more ed cashews that are added to the cream. door, is to die for. The meat falls off the bone the qawwalis being sung live in the yard just can shut down your whole bar. changes. I hope in the coming Next up are the Original mutton seekh and as you take that first bite, releasing all outside the restaurant. Aah, the pleasures So that's why people still prefer years, I see more girls coming and the Original mutton burrah. As I take its juices. That truly takes you to heaven. of the days past. to work with male bartenders.” in.” she said. L 3! . .,!

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Khalifa Haftar’s forces, airport Umust be lifted for the two to save its faltering nuclear deal camps “taking into account the “This abuse is having a authorities said in a statement. sides to reach a deal to end the and offer a way around intense sensitivities” of both sides, in negative impact on Turkish- The attack did not cause trade war, the Chinese com- U.S. Sanctions. comments published Thursday. Chinese relations. It is necessary casualties or damage, a securi- merce ministry said on President Hassan Turkey is one of the only that we do not give opportuni- ty source at Mitiga airport said. Thursday. Rouhani’s threat, combined Muslim-majority countries to ty to such abuse,” Erdogan said. But Ahmad al-Mesmari, a Trade teams from the with Iran surpassing the stock- have criticised China over the He added that Turkey could spokesman for Haftar’s self- world’s top two economies pile limits of the 2015 atomic @   detention of an estimated one “send a delegation to East styled Libyan National Army, “have maintained communi- accord, could narrow the esti- million ethnic Uighurs and Turkestan”, the name given by said that a “command centre for cation”, ministry spokesman The countries have mated one-year window it recently shot down a U.S. “The Trump administra- other mostly Muslim minorities activists to Xinjiang. drones at Mitiga” was destroyed Gao Feng said, days after pres- exchanged tariffs on $360 bil- would need to produce enough Military surveillance tion is pushing the center of in the restive Xinjiang province. The president’s communi- in the raid. idents Donald Trump and Xi lion in two-way trade and material for a nuclear weapon, drone. Iranian politics to the right at But Erdogan struck a soft- cations director, Fahrettin Altun, Haftar launched an offen- Jinping announced a truce. negotiations broke down in something Iran denies it wants “Be careful with the threats, the determent of the Iranian er tone after meeting Chinese tweeted on Wednesday that the sive in early April to take the “The United States’ unilat- May after the United States but the deal sought to prevent. Iran. They can come back to people and the entire region,” President Xi Jinping on Tuesday invitation came from the capital Tripoli, seat of the rival eral tariff increase on China’s accused China of reneging on But as tensions rise a year bite you like nobody has been said Ali Vaez, an Iran analyst in Beijing. Chinese side. Government of National exports to the United States is its commitments. after President Donald Trump bitten before!” Trump tweeted for the International Crisis “I believe we can find a Erdogan told his Chinese Accord. The GNA is recog- the starting point for the Sino- Trump and Xi agreed at the unilaterally withdrew America in response to Rouhani’s warn- Group. “Rouhani is clearly at solution to the issue taking into counterpart that Turkey’s “sole nised by the international com- US economic and trade fric- G20 in Japan on Saturday to from the deal, it looks unlike- ing. the end of his rope and has no account the sensitivities of both wish was for Uighurs in China munity. tions,” Gao said at a weekly revive negotiations. ly that Europe can offer Iran a On Wednesday, Iran also choice other than green light- sides,” Erdogan told Turkish to live in peace and prosperity,” Over the past three months press briefing. The US leader said he way to sell its oil on the glob- marked the anniversary of the ing further escalation.” journalists in Beijing before Altun wrote. his self-styled Libyan National “If the two sides can reach would not slap new tariffs on al market despite U.S. U.S. Navy shooting down an Rouhani, still viewed inside flying back to Turkey, according China denies holding peo- Army (LNA) has repeatedly an agreement, the tariffs Chinese exports and suggested Sanctions. Iranian passenger jet in 1988, Iran as a relatively moderate to Hurriyet daily. ple against their will in what it targeted Mitiga airport. It says it imposed must be completely he could take a softer stance All this comes the U.S. a mistake that killed 290 peo- cleric in the country’s Shiite Chinese state media describes as “vocational educa- is targeting “Turkish drones” eliminated. China’s attitude on Chinese telecom giant Has rushed an aircraft carrier, ple and shows the danger of theocracy, has taken an increas- claimed Erdogan said ethnic tion centres” aimed at steering which it claims take off from toward this is clear and con- Huawei, which he has moved B-52 bombers and F-22 fight- miscalculation in the current ingly hard-line tone in his minorities live happily in citizens away from religious Mitiga to carry out strikes on sistent,” Gao said. to blacklist. ers to the region and Iran crisis. remarks to the West. Xinjiang, but he made no such extremism. 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The protests sweeping the His comments provoked a and photographs of the victims Koya said Riza was picked up for alleged criminal breach of Hundreds of thousands of former British colony have also cascade of condemnations from who it said had saved “their com- Thursday but has been released trust, abuse of power and Hong Kongers have taken to the revived tensions inherent in China that began with its for- rades and the deep-sea sub- on bail. money laundering linked to streets in recent weeks over a the two sides’ historic agreement eign ministry in Beijing and mersible” at the cost of their lives. “He has to appear before the 1MDB. He denies the charges. proposed extradition bill which      $  +- .       + on the global financial hub’s ha- continued with its embassy in Defence Minister Sergei court tomorrow to face charges His wife, Rosmah Mansor, also China critics fear would be      / 
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Unfortunately we kept losing time is now, after becoming the is the best way and gives us a lot “He doesn’t know how unlucky he is because I’ve than they did.” wickets at regular intervals. If we are in first England men’s team to make of chance of performing. That’s got the smallest hands for a bloke you’ve ever seen,” said Left-hander Latham, 27, made that situation again hopefully we can cor- the semi-finals since 1992. what we have resorted to in the a grinning Wood. his first half-century of the tournament rect a few things.” “It feels great. We’re excited, two must-win games and shows “I managed to just get a fingertip to it. The umpire having previously not passed 14 and he Latham said that New Zealand’s and have a bit of relief as well,” he that we must continue that. wasn’t sure if I’d tipped it, and I said ‘I swear to God I admitted: “It was nice to spend time in players will start preparing for the semi- said. “I’ve been a bit disappointed did’. I knew it had flicked the end of my finger. the middle and get familiar with the finals even though they will not know for “It’s obviously been two tough not to have contributed as much “He was one of the best players I’ve ever bowled at things that I do well but we weren’t on sure they have qualified until Friday. games to finish to qualify, and we as I’d like, I haven’t quite execut- so to get him out any way you can is pretty important. the right side of the result.” He said: “We’ll have a couple of days showed great character to come ed or made the right decision and It saved me bowling at him any more so I was pretty The Black Caps vice-captain was bat- off which will be nice for the guys to through with two very good per- have found ways of getting out. pleased. ting in familiar surroundings at the regroup. Then it’ll be about going back formances. Luckily I still have another chance “In big games, in big moments, you need those Riverside, having played two seasons for to basics and doing the things we do well “We are just very excited to be for another innings or two in the moments. I’m just pleased that in such a big game I Durham in 2017 and 2018. to be successful. in a semi-final. From the start I World Cup. managed to be so lucky.” He said: “It was nice to come back “One you get to the semis it doesn’t think it was the minimum require- “For the country, it’s very Meanwhile Williamson, asked about his freakish and see a lot of familiar faces. It was a matter who you play you’ve got to play ment, the first stage we had to get exciting that we are in a semi-final dismissal, said: “Is it luck or lack of it? It is one of those great day here in the north-east.” two good games of cricket to win the to. and we have had some fantastic things. He praised his bowlers for restrict- final. “We have given ourselves a support all the way through the “The English bowlers put us under pressure and I ing England after their openers’ blister- “Hopefully we can get a little bit of great chance and are excited to tournament. We are very excited don’t know whether that run-out came from that, but ing start, saying: “I don’t think the toss confidence in those two training sessions play in the semi-final of a home for the atmosphere for a semi-final you move on.” was hugely important. The wicket did and then hit the ground running in the World Cup. It’s a great feeling and in a home World Cup.” slow up a little bit but I think the way they  semi-final.”  ●  +P+##$ 2  ++* +/ * +/) & +//  3 )+/ /)/O+2&& /)  + 2/
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  you can go to infinity and beyond,” Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “It been perfect but Clarke had helped >     F sad Barty. @ $/         gives us great pleasure to welcome Frank back to his cause. “She’s an incredible little girl Chelsea as head coach. “I struggled to take care of “Its been a tough journey and who gives me so much inspiration. !  092492 “After 13 years with us as a player, where he business a bit from the baseline,” a process of learning and growing “It’s been a very nice journey became a club legend and our record goalscorer, said 37-year-old Federer who has as a player and person,” said Davis. for myself, my team, my family, rank Lampard was appointed Chelsea head we believe this is the perfect time for him to return now reached the third round at the “The drop in ranking has made everyone. To be where we are now Fcoach on Thursday, confirming a dramatic and are delighted he has done so. Slams for the 70th time. this win even more fulfilling.” is really special.” return for one of the club’s greatest ever players. “We will do everything we can to ensure he “Thankfully I played a pretty Lampard has signed a three-year contract with has all the support required to be a huge success.” good breaker, I had some help from O !  D  H O  H Chelsea, where he spent 13 years and became the He is expected to bring Jody Morris with him him as he gave me a couple of There was a scare for seven- Dart, for her part, could not team’s all-time leading scorer with 211 goals. to Stamford Bridge. Morris also played for unforced errors.” time champion Serena Williams, contain her excitement at playing The former England midfielder succeeds Chelsea and worked as Lampard’s assistant at Federer and Nadal’s half of the who dropped the first set against the world number one. Maurizio Sarri after just one season in manage- Derby. draw lost two of the potentially 18-year-old Slovenian qual- “Super exciting,” she said. “A more awkward customers in ifier Kaja Juvan before great opportunity for me. big serving duo John Isner prevailing 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. “I have nothing to lose. I and Marin Cilic. “It brings the best actually met her a few weeks ago <%( .%
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 "  United — broke the dead- ties in the quarter-final, they were a completely lock in the 99th minute of rejuvenated outfit in Porto Alegre. ! :94,.2,:9 a tense contest, breaking &  G-  * * ! 66 *  *           Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, the villain of that Swedish hearts in the 5-0 defeat, was again faultless, as he had been in razil’s attacking midfielder Willian will miss process. away from adding a first their second World Cup, facilities were not there,” the quarter-final when decisively saving Luis BSunday’s Copa America final against Peru When Danielle van de World Cup to the title but they will need to said Dutch coach Sarina Suarez’s shoot-out penalty. after injuring his hamstring, the tournament Donk’s pass was touched they won at Euro 2017 as improve drastically if they Wiegman, pointing to the He again saved a penalty and made a num- hosts said on Wednesday. into her path, Groenen hosts. are to stand any chance of start of the Dutch league ber of other vital stops. From the start Peru dom- The 30-year-old Chelsea player was a sec- sent a low shot from 20 “We never knew this defeating the holders. in 2007 as the catalyst. inated the reigning champions, Flores took ond half substitute in Brazil’s 2-0 semi-final vic- yards beyond the would be possible. The Netherlands have “It’s the whole devel- advantage of an Erick Pulgar slip in midfield to tory over arch rivals Argentina, coming on for reach of goalkeeper It’s one more match long been a force in the opment in the Netherlands dart towards goal but he dragged his weak shot winger Everton. Hedvig Lindahl and and we might possi- men’s game, but they had and also the individuals woefully wide. A Brazil football federation (CBF) into the far corner. bly be world champi- never even been to a major that made bigger steps. But a minute later he was alone at the back spokesman said Willian had felt “pain in his Having ons,” said a beaming women’s tournament until “Now they have been post to lash home left footed from an Andre hamstring” and was sent for tests on knocked out Italy Groenen. a decade ago. in a couple of tourna- Carillo flick on from Cueva’s cross. Wednesday afternoon where it was found that and former winners Getting this far is “I think the potential ments so they are very Yotun doubled the lead on 38 minutes after he had a “pulled muscle.” Brazilian media said Japan in the previ- a remarkable has been in the experienced now too and punishing Chile goalkeeper Gabriel Arias’s rush he was injured during Tuesday’s match. ous two rounds, the Dutch achievement for the Netherlands for a longer they believe they can per- of blood to the head. The CBF spokesman said the recovery time are now just one game “Oranje”, appearing at just period of time but the form really well.” A 2-0 half-time lead was the least Peru 4   4 3    needed meant Willian would miss the final.