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! $ ! " 47 " 88$ ! # $ "#$##%"" ()*)+" % # &'()#(* he Supreme Court on & '$ +#"#(%&'+,* TMonday expressed shock March 24, 2015 judgment, out that 66A of the IT Act has over the continued filing of thousands of cases have been continued to be in use not only (#%)#")#,"$ cases against thousands of peo- registered under the section. within police stations but also ple under the Information The bench said, “Yes, we have in cases before trial courts ! ()*)+" &'++#,"(* Technology Act Section 66A seen those figures. Don’t worry across India. +#,%#,% that was scrapped by the apex we will do something.” The PUCL sought direc- ovid-19 vaccines are eight court in 2015. Parikh said there has to be tion to the Centre to collect all ! "#$% "# Ctimes less effective against 6$#+#%)&'$#)+* A bench of Justices RF some kind of method to han- data/information regarding !4 ! the Delta variant or the & '( Nariman, KM Joseph and BR dle the matter as people are suf- FIRs/investigations where B.1.617.2 in comparison to the (%#-#)((&'-#")* Gavai issued notice to the fering. Attorney General KK Section 66A has been invoked original coronavirus, also ple compared to the Wuhan researchers concluded. Centre on an application filed Venugopal, appearing for the as well as pendency of cases in 6 known as Wuhan variant, strain. The Delta variant of SARS- P (-#,$#+%&'(#-+-* by an NGO, People’s Union for Centre, said that on perusal of the courts throughout the which had originated in the “Dominance of the Delta CoV-2 was first identified in Civil Liberties (PUCL), inform- the IT Act it can be seen that country where proceedings New Delhi:Bifurcating the Chinese city, according to a variant in India has been most Maharashtra in late 2020 and %#,#("&'(#* ing about thousands of cases Section 66A features in it, but under the provision are con- academic session, holding study conducted at Sir Ganga likely driven by a combination has since spread throughout registered under Section 66A in the footnote it is written that tinuing in violation of the 2015 two term-end exams and Ram Hospital in the national of evasion of neutralising anti- India. +#"+#$-&',+* by police across the country for the provision has been judgment. rationalising the syllabus Capital. bodies in previously infected Continued on Page 11 the past six years. Under the scrapped. The PUCL also sought were part of the special In other words, the Delta individuals and increased virus scrapped section, a person “Now when a police officer direction to top court registry assessment scheme for Class variant of SARS-CoV-2 shows infectivity,” the study claims.. posting offensive messages has to register a case, he sees to communicate to all the dis- X and XII Board examina- an eight-fold reduced sensitiv- The study also claims that could be imprisoned for up to the Section and registers the trict courts throughout the tions in 2021-22 announced ity to vaccine-elicited antibod- the Delta variant is less sensi- three years. case without going through country (through respective by the Central Board of ies. The B.1.617.2 or Delta tive to neutralising antibodies “Don’t you think this is the footnote. Instead what can High Courts) to take cog- Secondary Education (CBSE) variant of coronavirus has found in recovered Covid-19 amazing and shocking? Shreya be done is that we can put a nizance of the 2015 judgment, on Monday in view of the already been labelled a “variant patients. Re-infection and Singhal judgement is of 2015. bracket just after Section 66A so that no person should suf- Covid-19 pandemic. of concern” by the World increased transmissibility It’s really shocking. What is and mention that it has been fer or face any adverse conse- The term one exams will be Health Organization (WHO). played a significant role in the going on is terrible,” the bench scrapped. We can in the foot- quences which violate his fun- conducted by the Board in The study, which is yet to be spread of the Delta variant of told senior advocate Sanjay note put the entire extract of damental rights under Article November-December 2021 submitted for peer review, went Covid-19, says the study con- Parikh, appearing for PUCL. the verdict,” Venugopal said. 21 of the Constitution. The while the second term exams on to say that the Delta variant ducted by Research Square. Parikh said that despite Justice Nariman said, “You NGO said the Centre be direct- will be conducted in March- of the virus has enhanced spike Transmission clusters in express directions of the court please file counter in two ed to issue an advisory to all April 2022, as per an official proteins. This enables the virus vaccinated healthcare workers ()*)+" in 2019 that all State weeks. We have issued a notice. police stations not to register order by Joseph Emmanuel, to attach itself to lungs’ epithe- were also found to be associ- Governments should sensitise List the matter after two weeks.” cases under the repealed Director of the CBSE. lial cells and infect more peo- ated with the Delta variant, ndia may witness the onset of police personnel about the The petitioner also pointed Section 66A. Ithird Covid wave from the next month while peak will arrive in September 2021, according to a report — Covid- 19: The race to finishing line — R prepared by SBI Research. The research report says that India achieved its second wave peak on May 7. “Going by ( the current data, India can experience daily cases around cases at the time of second- 10,000 somewhere around the wave. However, based on his- 2nd week of July. However, the torical trends, the cases can - ., cases can start rising by the sec- start rising by the second fort- ond fortnight of August,” the night of August with peak mid a hearing of his peti- report said. cases at least a month later, it Ation seeking bail on health " # The SBI Research report added. grounds pending before the $ #1 has come close on the heels of On Monday, an IIT scien- Bombay High Court, ailing " 3 predictions from a mathemat- tist of the Government panel in tribal rights activist, octoge- ical model developed by charge of modelling Covid-19 narian Jesuit priest and accused SUTRA (Susceptible, cases had said that the possible in the Elgaar Parishad- , 4 Undetected, Tested (positive), third wave of Covid-19 may hit Koregaon-Bhima case Father 5 $ and Removed Approach), its peak in October-November Stan Swamy died at a private However, upon a request # which said a possible third this year if Covid-appropriate hospital here on Monday after- by senior counsel and Stan ' wave of coronavirus infection behaviour is not followed, but noon. Several Opposition lead- Swamy’s lawyer Mihir Desai, can hit its peak between it is likely to see half the num- ers, including Rahul Gandhi the court allowed Dr Ian D’ !! October-November. ber of daily cases that were and Mehbooba, have slammed Souza, medical director of the Global data shows that on recorded during the second the authorities for his death. Holy Family Hospital where the average third wave peak cases surge. All India Kisan Sabha pres- petitioner was undergoing dead at 1.24 pm today. Cause are around 1.7 times the peak Continued on Page 11 ident Dr Ashok Dhawale treatment, to make a submis- of death is definitely pul- termed it as “a custodial killing” sion before the court. monary infection and and demanded the release of all “It is with a very heavy Parkinson’s disease among oth- political prisoners. heart I have to inform you that ers. There were post-covid Eighty-four-year-old Fr father Stan Swamy passed away effects on his lungs”. . P Stan Swamy, who had been around 1.30 pm in the hospi- After hearing the news kept on a ventilator since tal today,” Dr D’Souza told a about the demise of Stan +-!/(0* Adityanath on this score. Kalyan Singh was Sunday after he suffered a car- HC division bench of Justice SS Swamy, the HC division bench admitted to SGPGIMS in Lucknow on Sunday diac arrest on Saturday, Shinde and Justice NJ Jamadar. noted: “With all humility at our Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquired about after his condition deteriorated. Singh, a former breathed his last at 1.24 pm, an In his elaboration, Dr command, we really are the health of former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Governor of Rajasthan, was admitted to Ram hour before a division bench of D’Souza informed the court: shocked by hearing this news. Singh, who is undergoing treatment at the Sanjay Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences in the high court took up the mat- “On Saturday, he (Swamy) suf- Therefore, at the last hearing, Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Lucknow on Saturday night but when his con- ! " ter for an urgent hearing and fered cardiac arrest at 4.30 am, we had immediately allowed Sciences in Lucknow. Modi spoke to the ailing dition did not improve, he was shifted to said that it had precipice and we couldn’t revive him. He was him to remain in hospital of his Bharatiya Janata Party leader’s son and MP from SGPGIMS where a panel of doctors from that it would hear Fr Stan put on a ventilator. Subsequent choice. We have no words to Etah, Rajveer Singh, on Monday to get first-hand nephrology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinol- " Swamy’s fresh petition for bail to this, he did not regain con- express.” information on the health of Kalyan Singh and ogy and neuro ontology was formed to moni- first thing on Tuesday morning sciousness and he was declared Continued on Page 11 later also spoke to Chief Minister Yogi tor his health and prescribe treatment. #$%! '($)* " # ' R ! /" ()*)+" he Supreme Court on TMonday said it has to take $ %& 01" a “strict” view of unruly behav- iour of lawmakers in +,- /0+/,, Parliament and Legislative bench said, adding, “Such types form we call CoWin — is Assemblies as such incidents of incidents are increasing , - the meeting and on the eve of being prepared to be made an ormer Congress MP and are “increasing nowadays” and nowadays. In Parliament also, the maiden visit of the mem- open source. Soon, it will be Fson of late President Pranab this sort of conduct cannot be it is happening and one has to he People’s Alliance for bers of the Delimitation !! available to any and all coun- Mukherjee on Monday quit the condoned. The apex court, be strict on this.” TGupkar Declaration Commission, headed by (Retd) tries. Today’s conclave is the Congress and joined the which was hearing pleas relat- One of the pleas was filed (PAGD) on Monday tough- Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, ()*)+" first step to introduce this plat- Trinamool Congress. ing to a criminal case lodged in by the Kerala Government ened its stand on the issue of from Tuesday. form to all of you,” said Modi “The way the party is run- connection with ruckus inside which challenged the March 12 participating in the Assembly The leaders of the PAGD eminding global audience addressing the conclave. ning in Bengal and elsewhere Kerala Assembly in 2015 dur- order of the High Court dis- polls, saying they will do so assembled at the residence of Rthat “vaccination is the best The PM said right from the is unacceptable to many of us ing the previous Congress-led missing its petition seeking only after the restoration of the Dr Farooq Abdullah late on hope” for humanity to emerge beginning, India decided to … it is increasingly evident that UDF rule, said it must be withdrawal of a criminal case full statehood to Jammu & Sunday and remained closeted successfully from the pan- ) adopt a completely digital the situation will change,” ensured that decorum is main- registered in connection with Kashmir. for several hours to deliberate demic, Prime Minister "*()+ " ,-,$! approach while planning vac- Mukherjee, a two-time MP tained in the House. the ruckus inside the State The constituents of the on the issue of appearing before Narendra Modi on Monday ) '( cination strategy. and a former MLA, said. “Prima facie, we have to Assembly in 2015. The State alliance also claimed that they the Delimitation Commission said that CoWIN — technolo- “In today’s globalised world Asserting that he had not take a very strict view on this Assembly had witnessed were disappointed with the and the fallout of all-party gy platform for Covid vacci- 19 inoculation drives. if the post-pandemic world been on any post in the kind of behaviour. This kind of unprecedented scenes on “outcome” of the all-party meet. nation — will soon be available About 50 countries, includ- has to return to normalcy, Congress for the past a few behaviour is unacceptable,” a March 13, 2015 as LDF mem- meeting held by the Prime The meeting was attended to “any and all countries”. ing Canada, Mexico, Nigeria, such a digital approach is years and had not been given bench of Justices DY bers, then in Opposition, tried Minister Narendra Modi in by vice-chairperson Mehbooba Addressing CoWIN Global Panama and Uganda, have essential. After all, people must any responsibility, Mukherjee Chandrachud and MR Shah to prevent then Finance New Delhi on June 24. Mufti, MY Tarigami, Justice virtual Conclave, the Prime shown interest in adopting be able to prove that they have said, “Even the primary mem- said while referring to the inci- Minister KM Mani, who was The timing of the (retd) Hasnain Masoodi, Javed Minister said India will offer CoWIN, a digital platform, to been vaccinated. Such proof bership which is renewed every dent in Kerala Assembly. “We facing allegations in the bar announcement made by the Mustafa Mir and Muzaffar the CoWIN platform as a dig- run their vaccination drives. must be safe, secure and trust- three years has not been done must ensure that some deco- bribery scam, from presenting PAGD has assumed signifi- Ahmed Shah. ital public good to other coun- “Technology platform for worthy,” he said. in the Congress.” rum is maintained. These are the State budget. cance as it comes 12 days after Continued on Page 11 tries to run their own Covid- Covid vaccination — the plat- Continued on Page 11 Continued on Page 11 sentinels of democracy,” the Continued on Page 11 !"#$%& !()* +! * ,-.-/ 5 $ # "6 ; Q$ $ Lucknow (PNS): Aiming to opportunities to those who (!: 4 promote Sanskrit in Uttar want to learn the ancient lan- Pradesh, the state government guage. Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit has decided to impart Sanskrit Sansthan is playing a big role in +-!/(0* speaking training to the people giving a meaningful shape to willing to speak, read and learn this government endeavour. eparate teams of the Central $ $%+ & the language. Along with Hindi and English, SBureau of Investigation (CBI) car- Professionals from various arrangements are now being ried out raids at 42 places in differ- fields, citizens and students, made by the state government ent cities of Uttar Pradesh, including +-!/(0* will be able to benefit from this to give Sanskrit training to Lucknow, and some places in West *R facility by registering with a every child. President of UP Bengal and Rajasthan, in connection ttar Pradesh government missed call at mobile phone Sanskrit Sansthan, Dr with the multi-crore rupees Gomti Uspokesman and cabinet minister +-!/(0* number 9522340003, filling up Vachaspati Mishra, said that stu- Riverfront development project rip Sidharth Nath Singh said that the a form and completing required dents who wanted to study off during the previous Samajwadi Gomti Riverfront development pro- ttar Pradesh Finance Minister formalities. They will then be Sanskrit would also be impart- Party regime. ject scam had exposed the real face USuresh Khanna has said that a sig- trained through virtual classes ed information about moral Well-placed sources said that and character of Samajwadi Party nificant increase of over Rs 2,100 crore of an hour each day for 20 days values along with the knowledge besides Lucknow, the raids were and stressed that the previous has been registered in collection of tax free of cost from the end of July. of the rich language. "It is a novel conducted in Noida, Ghaziabad, Akhilesh Yadav regime would be and non tax revenue in the month of The Uttar Pradesh govern- effort of the government to Bulandshahr, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, known as the most corrupt in the June this year. ment is constantly trying to teach Sanskrit through free Etawah, Agra and other places in state ever and the people would give Khanna said here on Monday that inculcate Sanskrit, said to be the classes along with Hindi and Uttar Pradesh. a befitting lesson to the SP in the revenue collection was Rs 11,164.11 language of Gods, and give English," he pointed out. Officials claimed to have recov- 2022 Assembly elections. crore in June this year against Rs ered incriminating documents, bank Speaking to media persons in 9,034.83 crore in June 2020 and was Rs transactions and other valuables in Lucknow on Monday, Singh said that 2,129.28 crore higher this year. # large quantities in the search opera- the Rs 1,400 crore project along the He said the goods and services tax tions so far. They will also check the Gomti river in Lucknow, which was (GST) collection in June 2021 was Rs # bank lockers of the accused to collect implemented during the previous SP 3,481.73 crore against Rs 2,939.91 crore more evidence. According to official regime, was mired in corruption and in June 2020 and collection under Lucknow (PNS): In a bizarre sources, the search operation was car- controversies and the CBI probe into “The CBI has been taking action people of the state in the difficult value added tax (VAT) was Rs 2,033,44 incident, a young girl’s mar- ried out in the residential premises charges of corruption so far had against many engineers and contrac- times of the coronavirus pandemic. crore in June this year against Rs riage preparations turned into (3/41, Ruchi Khand-1, Sharda Nagar, exposed the SP’s real character. tors involved in the scam. Post the Akhilesh has only one task left now. 1,522,20 crore in June 2020. NOTICE tragedy when her father set the Lucknow) of Shiv Mangal Yadav, the “No person found to be involved CBI probe, it will soon be known to He wakes up in the morning and The revenue collection from excise girl’s mother and sister on fire then superintending engineer, VI/XII in the scam would be spared once the everyone that how material worth tweets against the Yogi Adityanath duty on alcohol was Rs 2, 988, 96 crore I declare that Sunit or Suneet after a tiff with the victims over Circle, Irrigation department, probe is over,” he said. one rupee was bought for Rs 100 and government to mislead the people of against Rs 2,754, 93 crore in June 20. or Suneet Awasthi S/o Shri including names in the wed- Lucknow; at residential premises of The UP minister said that the the project cost was escalated by three Uttar Pradesh. The Samajwadi Party The collection from stamps and Shashwat Kumar Awasthi res- ding guest list in Fatehpur on Roop Singh Yadav, the then superin- Samajwadi Party looted hard-earned times under the Akhilesh govern- was taught a good lesson by the pub- registration in June 2021 was Rs 1,825,40 ident 3/18 Vishnupuri, Sunday night. While the wife tendent engineer/executive engineer, public money through several scams, ment," he added. lic in the 2017 elections and the same crore against Rs 1,048,59 crore in Nawabganj, Kanpur is the succumbed on the way to the VII/XII Circle, Irrigation depart- including the Gomti Riverfront rip- "Even now, Akhilesh Yadav fate awaits the party in the 2022 June 2020 while the collection from same person & for all purpos- hospital, her daughter was bat- ment, Lucknow, situated at 505, off, during its tenure from 2012 to remains surrounded by sycophants Assembly polls,” Singh said. tax on transport was Rs 591.10 crore es my name is known as Sunit tling for her life. As per reports, Shivalik Apartment, Kaushambi, 2017. and shows no sense of service to the against Rs 433.13 crore in June last or Suneet or Suneet Awasthi Phoolchandra of Lilauli area Ghaziabad, along with Plot No. 409 year. The tax collection from geology S/o Shri Shashwat Kumar had an altercation with his E, NRI City, Greater Noida, Gautam No. 11/90, Indira Nagar, Lucknow; Green Décor, situated at 572, Sector- 189 persons. Among the accused, 173 and mining in June 2021 was Rs 243.48 Awasthi. wife Susheela (60) and daugh- Buddha Nagar; residential premises residential premises of Surendra 29, Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar; were private individuals while others crore against Rs 337.07 crore in June ter Guddan (35) over including of Siddh Narayan Sharma @ SN Kumar Pal, the then superintendent residential/official premises of were government officials, including 2020. some names of invitees in the Sharma, the then chief engineer of engineer, Sitapur Circle, Irrigation Vikram Agarwal, proprietor of M/s three chief engineers and six assistant The finance minister said in the first NOTICE guest list for the wedding func- Sharda Sahayak, Irrigation depart- department, Sitapur, situated at A- AVS Enterprises, Shivpuri Colony, engineers who worked closely in the quarter of the current fiscal 2021-22 tion of their younger daughter. ment, Lucknow, situated at A-1102, 137, South City, Rae Bareli Road; res- opposite Baba Hospital, Chhoti project. Sources said that the CBI also ending on June 30, the total collection It is to inform that free hold reg- After learning of the dispute, Sun Bridge Apartment, Vaishali, idential premises of Kamleshwar Nahariya, Dewa Road, Chinhat, named a French company, Aquatique from state taxes was Rs 30,156 crore istry of my house no 3/134 the neighbours stepped in and Sector-5, Ghaziabad; and residential Singh, the then superintendent engi- Lucknow; and at E 5&6, CID Colony, Show, in the FIR. against the target of Rs 44,826 crore, Vinay Khand 3 Vidhayak calmed the frayed tempers. premises of Akhil Raman, the then neer, VII Circle, Irrigation depart- Gole Market, Mahanagar, Lucknow, The investigating agency alleged which is 67 per cent of the target. The puram Gomti Nagar Lucknow However, a few hours past superintendent engineer, VII Circle, ment, Lucknow, situated at 14, New residential/official premises of that the accused UP government offi- collection from non tax revenue was Rs has lost . Anybody who finds it Sunday midnight, while Irrigation department, Lucknow, sit- Vikas Colony, Sector-7, Vikas Nagar, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, proprietor of cials signed an agreement with the 1,953 crore against the target of Rs 6,067 may please inform at my above Susheela and her daughter uated at H No. 1/130, Vipul Khand- Lucknow; residential/official premis- M/s Rishu Construction Anmol French company for a musical foun- crore which is 32.2 per cent of the tar- address or following ph no.- Guddan were sleeping, 1, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. es of Mohd Asif Khan, proprietor, Associates Joint Venture situated at tain show at the Gomti Riverfront get. Santosh Kumar Srivastava- Phoolchand doused them with Other places were residential M/s Tarai Construction situated at G- D-1215, before Post Office, Indira worth 55.95 lakh Euros sans due per- The minister said there was no pro- 9920205746 petrol and set them afire. As the premises of Om Verma, the then chief 201, Shal Apartment, Mahanagar, Nagar, Lucknow, along with Mohalla mission. Out of 673 works, 12 works posal before the GST Council for inclu- victims screamed for help, the engineer of V Circle, Bareilly. Lucknow; residential/official premis- Ganeshpuram, Rapti Nagar, Shahpur worth Rs 1,031 crore were probed by sion of petrol, diesel and petroleum neighbours rushed to their Irrigation department, Bareilly, situ- es of Mohan Gupta, director M/s police station, Gorakhpur, and at the CBI sleuths in its first FIR. This products under GST. He said no state NOTICE house and found them with ated at 11/426, Sector-11, Vikas HiTech Competent Builders Pvt. 3/522, Vishal Khand, near City FIR veered around 661 works worth government would like to reduce its serious burn injuries. In the Nagar, Lucknow; residential premis- Ltd., situated at G-17, Phase-1, Montessori School, Gomti Nagar, Rs 407 crore. income from the revenue on petrol and I Service No. JC-705471K Sub meantime, the husband es of Kazim Ali, the then chief engi- Industrial Area, Bhiwadi, Alwar Lucknow and residential/official The CBI had earlier registered a diesel. S. Venkatesan here by declare absconded. The locals some- neer of Sharda Sahayak, Irrigation (Rajasthan); residential/official premises of Nitin Gupta, partner case on November 30, 2017 which Khanna said the Yogi Adityanath that my father, Mother name how doused the fire and department, Lucknow situated at premises of Angesh Kumar Singh, of M/s Annapurna Trading was earlier being probed by the UP government had performed well in all has been changed from. informed the local police. Both Flat No. 509, The Castle', Near FM managing director of M/s Angraj Company, 94, Purani Vijay Nagar Police. The CBI is probing the alleged the sectors of the economy. The minis- Father- saminathan. J to the injured were taken to a hos- Tower, Anoop Shahar Road, Aligarh; Civil Projects Pvt. Ltd., situated at C- Colony, Agra. irregularities in the Rs 1,400 crore ter claimed that there was a positive per- Saminathan Jadaiyagounder pital where Susheela suc- residential premises of Jeevan Ram 36, near Jalalpur Crossing, Earlier, on the recommendation Gomti Riverfront development pro- ception for the Yogi Adityanath govern- Mother-Thangaman.S to cumbed to her injuries while Yadav, the then superintendent engi- Rajajipuram, Lucknow; of the Yogi Adityanath government, ject, which was launched by the pre- ment as the people felt positive about the Thangaman Saminathan as the condition of Guddan was neer of V Circle Bareilly, Irrigation residential/official premises of the Anti-Corruption Wing of CBI vious Akhilesh Yadav government in change brought by the BJP government per Aadar Card & Affidavit stated to be critical. department, Bareilly, situated at H Satyendra Tyagi, proprietor of M/s (Lucknow) registered a case against 2015. in the last four years. Mo. 9915539637, 7010821898 0/ Q6+' =' ! ! R 3 *$ "9 9 " ' O ' ' "# 6 /,(8-% dolence meeting. ly working on a high-tech L !" # $ % 0 I0 LC > , Allaying all doubts over device for monitoring drone ( !" # ') "# 7/< " S# "% '% efence Minister Rajnath Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh attacks and strict monitoring (# #"#) "6 6 A"# " "% "6 DSingh said the out- chief Mohan Bhagwat's state- would be done at the borders. ")%*#+ "*# come of the panchayat polls ment on "Hindu-Muslim Taking a dig indirectly at the ," -.- !L ,#6 # # # # "6 76 was a clear indication that DNA", Singh said the BJP opposition parties, Singh said 0/ 7 '6< 9 " "*# 9 H-342 the people of the state had full believed in sabka saath, sabka some people were doing poli- 4,A " " 6 "=1'#+ faith in the UP gov- vikas. He said the BJP never tics of fear, adding that they 1% 223" ""45 4# ""6 , OO* ""# ""6 # 77 * 0I;E ernment and the talked in terms of Hindu or would never succeed in their #12 6% 9"# "Molasses Tank & Condenser" " @% 7 * ," Bharatiya Janata Party and Muslims. He, however, warned nefarious designs. On being ;-;- " !#6 , " O* "# "6 -.- " # there was no doubt that the that all those indulging in asked if there was a need for a "6 ! #76 73< = # "6 >2 www.nsi.gov.in # NOTICE party would retain power with "conversions" would not be third surgical strike, he said the ? @ 73< 4% 9 # #7 '6< a thumping majority in the spared. Indian Army was fully alert and A9" 7 @@% @% @"#6 next Uttar Pradesh Assembly Reacting to the drone the borders of the country @# " /0 "% ! elections. attack, Singh said India was were fully secure. 73 " 7 # VICKY Rajnath Singh was address- capable of retaliating Pakistan's SINGH ! > >, "# VICKY ing media persons at Shyam Machiavellian moves and its 0 1 7 '% 73< Nagar on Monday where he technology. 2 SINGH KAHLON 2 1% *J 6 ! had come to take part in a con- He said India was current- 70 !% < Vicky Singh Kahlon, S/o Ajaib Singh /3# & $ .$ Kahlon, 782/A/28 B/122 C, Ramanand Nagar, Labour ' $ Chauraha, Allahpur, Allahabad. , R -#. Lucknow (PNS): The State ,,8$$ Election Commission on AUCTION NOTICE +-!/(0* Monday issued the notification for holding the elections of Lucknow (PNS): AAP state ttacking Rashtriya block pramukhs across the ," ;-.- + #47 E president Sabhajeet Singh said ASwayamsevak Sangh chief state on July 10. >! "% % 7#6K" >4@+ that the Kejriwal Model of Mohan Bhagwat over his state- State Election A 9 #+ 9 "L M+ governance in New Delhi ment that the DNA of all Commissioner Manoj Kumar 9 5IE+ ' 6 '#+ would be the party’s poll plank Indians, irrespective of their said in Lucknow that nomina- 0 1A% O% 7 in the 2022 UP Assembly elec- religious faith, were the same, tion for the block pramukh tions. He said the growing Bahujan Samaj Party chief polls would be filed on July 8 %/6I.I!6I. (!H6) popularity of AAP was indicat- Mayawati said that his utter- from 11 am to 3 pm, and on %/6 .I!6I ;P ed by the fact that a large num- ance was like 'Muh mein Ram, July 9, the candidates could (L> 5# "#) "6 6 6+ ber of doctors, engineers and bagal mein chhuri' (double withdraw their candidature M% #26 Q +GI ', social workers had joined the faced). from 11 am to 3 pm. He said party in Uttar Pradesh. At an event, 'Hindustan polling would be held, where AC% " 7 7 * G-6- 7 On Monday, Dr Keshav First Hindustani Best', organ- they have deciphered the real electoral gains. If forcible con- required, from 11 am to 3 pm 5 4 Singh, Raj Chaudhary and ised by Muslim Rashtriya face of the RSS and BJP and version is indeed taking place, on July 10 and thereafter Brijmohan Yadav from Agra Manch in Ghaziabad on their governments. then the accused should be counting of votes would be and numerous leaders and Sunday, Bhagwat had said that States in which there are punished and not the entire taken up. Except for elections 0/ workers led by Haider Ali of the DNA of all Indians was the BJP governments, including Muslim community. The BSP for Mujehana block in Gonda, Ayodhya joined the AAP in the same and those asking Muslims the Centre and Uttar Pradesh, has always been opposing the the elections would be held in /0 # 6 #"B5 $*2 9 presence of party’s state chief to leave the country could not are mostly following the con- policies of BJP and the RSS. all remaining 825 blocks. The #6 C6 " >4N+ !4 Sabhajeet Singh and senior call themselves Hindus. In a fined agenda of the RSS instead There is an atmosphere of state election commissioner 1 66 !4 leaders Mahendra Singh and statement issued in Lucknow of following the true intent of chaos in Uttar Pradesh today,” said the election in Mujehana Vaibhav at the party office in on Monday, Mayawati said the Indian Constitution," she she charged. Earlier on block was deferred as the pre- EF 1 " 73+ !>" C6 Lucknow. Addressing AAP that Bhagwat’s statement was alleged. 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+-!/(0* yocarditis and rectal Mbleeding have emerged as the major issues related to +-!/(0* place in Lucknow. It may be lifestyle and thus they may be post-Covid complications in because of the huge population having low immunity levels as patients at hospitals across the ucknow has had the maxi- and also because most of the compared to the less privi- state capital. According to Dr Lmum number of Covid capital cities in other states leged,” he added. SP Ambesh from the deaths in the state since March have also recorded the maxi- Dr Sudhir Singh from Anaesthesiology department last year. At 2,651 the state cap- mum number of deaths as KGMU said one of the reasons of SGPGI, myocarditis refers to ital has recorded maximum compared to other districts. why Lucknow recorded the an inflammation of mild to deaths, followed by Kanpur The capital city is always the maximum deaths was because severe category which occurs in (1,900), Prayagraj (1,061), preference for people living in the population was high and so Covid patients after recovery Varanasi (970), Meerut (895), surrounding districts. Also, was infectivity. “Several and leads to heart failure. Gorakhpur (842), Gautam many people came from other patients who died at KGMU Rectal bleeding is another issue Buddha Nagar (466) and districts and they had their came from other districts and being seen in the such patients. Ghaziabad (461). addresses as Lucknow, and it is even in black fungus, most of “Such cases are being On the contrary, the dis- very difficult to say whether the deceased are from other reported in different parts of tricts with least number of the deceased were from districts. “Most of the crema- the country, including Covid fatalities include Lucknow or other districts”. tions have taken place in Lucknow. These issues can also Shrawasti (35), Shamli (45), Dr Gupta said he had Lucknow itself and the deaths result in deaths,” he said. Kasganj (53), Kaushambi (68) observed that the people from may have been counted in “There was a patient who and Chitrakoot (79). lower class suffered much less Lucknow. Till the figures come came to the hospital with rec- Dr GP Gupta, who was the as compared to the executive in absolutely clear terms, we tal bleeding, but the problem incharge of the Covid facility class or professionals, and the can only presume. Also, could not be linked to Covid at when it was being set up at the number of people from this Lucknow is the state capital that time. It happened a couple Balrampur Hospital, said: “In class are higher in Lucknow as and every death was counted of months back. The patient my opinion, there may be sev- compared to other districts. while other districts may not came with respiratory failure, eral reasons why the maximum “These higher class profes- have have counted the fatali- which was followed by multi- number of deaths have taken sionals follow a sedentary ties,” he added. organ failure and then he had rectal bleeding after which he added. and it is called multi-inflamma- The muscles become weak and died. In retrospect, we think it Dr Ambesh said that tory syndrome,” he said. the heart turns slow, and there was a symptom of Covid depression continues to be a Dr Himanshu said it could are ECG changes. Myocarditis because by that time it was not major issue accompanied by occur in any age group, even in is a sequel to any infection and clear that Covid could cause weight loss and no desire to patients who are asympto- the condition of a patient could rectal bleeding,” he pointed live, and recovery could take matic, and the symptoms become critical, leading to out. He said it could be possi- time. He pointed out that there include chest pain or breath- heart attack,” he explained. ble that many of the patients were some senior citizens lessness. “It can happen with- He said that majority of the with rectal bleeding were see- whose families also did not in a gap of 2-4 weeks after Covid patients fell victim to ing gastrointestinal physicians. meet them due to depression recovery from Covid and as of myocarditis after recovery and He also recalled that there and it was unfortunate since it now, data is still being collect- they are admitted in the hospi- were patients with inflamma- is important to interact with ed for the same,” he said. tal. “The major symptoms are tory gut syndrome as a post- such patients to help them The treatment given is sup- irregular heart beat, severe Covid phenomena. recover faster. portive and sometimes steroids perspiration and chest pain. “The ace receptors are in Incharge of Infectious are also administered to such There is no age group defined the lungs, gut and heart. Many Diseases Hospital (KGMU) patients in a bid to reduce the and it may well occur in peo- people are having inflamma- Dr D Himanshu said they are heart muscles inflammation, he ple aged 30-35 years. Any tion in the guts continuously getting cases of myocarditis as added. organ which the virus has and are showing gastrointesti- post-Covid issues. Dr Shrikesh Singh from affected will show a manifesta- nal symptoms which could be “It can happen directly or Ram Manohar Lohia Institute tion. Majority of the Covid loose motions, constipation because of the virus too. It can of Medical Sciences said they patients whose condition and lesser absorption so that also occur because of the are also getting many patients became severe could have it, they are not gaining the weight cytokine storm. The inflamma- complaining of myocarditis. but it does not mean that oth- which they lost because they tory process can continue in “This is related to the ers can’t have myocarditis,” he are in nutrition deficit,” he Covid patients after recovery inflammation of heart muscles. added. 0%R 12134
+-!/(0* firmation of each positive case, at least 20-25 people who might arching forward rapidly have been in the infected per- Mtowards being COVID-19 son’s direct contact will be free, Uttar Pradesh reported traced and tested to enable merely 120 fresh novel coron- early detection and treatment,” avirus positive cases even as said Additional Chief Secretary 195 patients recovered while (Medical Health) Amit Mohan with three deaths were record- Prasad on Monday. ed during the past 24 hours, In a big relief, none of the according to the official figures 75 districts of UP reported released on Monday. more than 20 cases of novel In Lucknow, 17 people coronavirus infection during tested positive for coronavirus the last 24 hours. infection while 16 patients As many as 38 districts recovered even as there are 165 reported no fresh case of active cases in the city. COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, The positivity rate has whereas 35 districts reported slumped to 0.05 per cent, the new cases in single digit, indi- lowest in the country. The cating signs that the dangerous active cases in the most popu- " 1 " 2 virus has been arrested to a lous state have also come down great extent. Only two districts to 2,181 pushing the recovery samples per positive case, 6.4 whereas Uttar Pradesh has (Lucknow and Prayagraj) rate up to a remarkable 99 per tests per positive case were con- been able to conduct 34.6 tests reported cases in double digits. cent. Till date 15,81,912 people ducted in Maharashtra, 11.5 in per positive case. A total of 3,26,29,135 vac- in the state have recovered Karnataka, eight in Kerala, 14 “Contact tracing needs to cines were administered in the from novel coronavirus infec- in Delhi, 12.8 in Tamil Nadu be further improved to break state which include 10,932 vac- tion. On the scale of testing and 11.4 in Andhra Pradesh, the chain of infection. On con- cinations on Sunday. &/ # Lucknow (PNS): A group of men, armed with sticks and sharp-edged weapons, attacked +-!/(0* police sat on the case. She had their rivals on being confronted also named Akhilesh. She told over fencing of a disputed land olice may have erred in mediapersons that the police A second-year nursing in Mohanlalganj. Four people, Pdelaying the search for a did not take interest in the case student was found hanging at including a woman, sustained youth and a girl, whose bodies and did not search for her her parents’ house in injuries. Police were deployed in were recovered from the Gomti daughter and sent her to PGI Krishnanagar on Monday the area to prevent fresh clash- river in Hasanganj police sta- police. When she approached morning. Police claimed that es between the groups. The tion area on Sunday. the PGI police, she was asked she took the extreme step due police also stood guard near the The police’s lackadaisical to contact Para police. to a dispute over some fami- disputed land and stopped the approach was exposed during On the other hand, the ly issue. construction work. preliminary investigation. The family of Akhilesh also feared The deceased was identi- The land in question is identities of the victims were for his life and lodged a miss- fied as Anjali Pal (23) of located in Devariya village in the ascertained late in the night on ing report. Kachchi Colony in area with Deshraj and Laxmi Sunday. The boy was identified Sources said the police did Barigawan. She was married Narayan claiming to be its own- as Akhilesh of Kakori and he not coordinate after the miss- to Sandeep Pal, who works at ers. Due to their claims, the land worked at a tea stall in PGI ing reports were lodged, a dental clinic, in December was declared as disputed and police station area. The girl was bypassing the standard operat- last year. Sandeep is a both the parties were restrained a resident of Malihabad and ing procedure. “Both the fam- native of Sitapur and the cou- from carrying out any con- lived with her family in Para. ilies kept searching for the ple were staying in struction work. Both were reported miss- youth and the girl till the news Barigawan. Deshraj, whose family ing on Saturday evening. of recovery of their bodies Around 10:15 am on members suffered injuries in the Akhilesh left his workplace for went viral on Sunday,” the Monday, she was found hang- attack, said Laxmi Narayan, Mohanlalganj where he was to sources said. ing in a room on the top floor along with his kin Sipahi Lal, attend a birthday party. They said the police of the house. Initial investiga- Ankit and Bal Kishan, started However, he left for the house realised the goof-up immedi- tion revealed that as her fam- the fencing work by fixing bam- of the girl with whom he was ately and made efforts for a ily members did not find her boo poles around the land. said to be in love. The girl was cover-up. “However, the reve- in the morning, they went to He said he, along with his said to be Akhilesh's distant lation made by both the fami- her room but the door was family, including Ram Vinod, cousin. lies exposed their approach,” bolted from inside. Later, she Ashok, Vishal and Deepa Bharti, Akhilesh’s uncle is married the sources said. was found hanging from the reached the scene and con- to an aunt of the girl. He had Meanwhile, senior police ceiling with a saree tied fronted their opponents. called and informed his broth- officers, including the DCP, around her neck. She was Deshraj alleged that Laxmi er that he would end his life if went incommunicado after the rushed to a private hospital Narayan and his supporters was not allowed to marry the news went viral in social media. from where she was referred attacked him and his family with girl. It further surfaced during Earlier on Sunday, some to KGMU Trauma Centre. sticks and sharp-edged weapons. the probe that the mother of commuters spotted the bodies However, she was pro- “I escaped unhurt but my kin the girl had lodged a missing of the youth and girl floating in nounced dead by doctors sustained injuries in the attack,” report on Saturday but the the river near Jhulelal Park. there. he alleged. !"#$%& !()* +! * ,-.-/  1 #=! !+ $ +-!/(0* Counselling and Guidance Cell Lucknow University organ- Dr Madhurima Pradhan threw Q! R he examinations of the final ised an interface session to light on the objectives and Tsemester and final year at destress the students in Covid motives of the cell. She signi- Lucknow University will com- times. Pt Deendayal fied the importance and the +-!/(0* daughter. The panic stricken admitted to the hospital on mence from July 16. Giving this Upadhyaya Shodh Peeth of need of the cell in channelising neighbours later informed the Friday. Superintendent of information, chief provost the department of Social the potentials of the students n yet another case of honour police after which the cops Police of Rae Bareli, Shlok Nalini Pandey said that the stu- Work, and Counselling and into a career opportunity and Ikilling, a man shot dead his reached the scene of crime and Kumar, informed media per- dents residing in the hostels Guidance Cell organised the the enhancement in the men- daughter and her friend after rushed the injured to a near- sons that Yadav was a native of may return a week prior to programme on ‘Substance tal wellbeing. Dr Srishti spotting them together in by hospital. While the boy was Bahraich and was accused of their scheduled exams. abuse and mental hygiene’ on Srivastava, a psychologist, Badhauli hamlet of Meerut on pronounced dead after reach- raping a minor in Bahraich in She said the students who Monday. The objective was to introduced the concept of men- Sunday. As per reports, the 16- ing the hospital, the girl suc- March, 2016. He was later have their exams scheduled address the issue of drugs and tal health and hygiene to stu- year-old girl and her 18-year-old cumbed later during treat- arrested and lodged in Rae from July 15 may return from substance abuse prevalent in dents. Director of Sambhal, a beau were having a romantic ment. The police, however, Bareli jail in 2020. For the past July 10 and those who have today’s youth, and the impor- drug de-addiction and psy- liaison for about a year and it was managed to record the girl's two weeks, Yadav was under- exams scheduled from August tance of mental health and chiatric hospital, Dr Pradeep 33) + 2 not approved by the girl's father statement before she breathed going treatment in the jail 1 may come back from July 20. hygiene. The Covid-19 pan- Kumar Khatri addressed the who had strongly reprimanded her last. A case was registered hospital. However on Friday, “We will be following all demic has intensified the stress students and discussed the +-!/(0* and resolve consumers’ the girl in the recent past. against the girl's father and after he fainted inside the jail the Covid guidelines laid down of the never-ending unpre- issue of substance abuse by pro- problems. On Sunday, while return- investigations were on. hospital, he was admitted to by the Government of India, dictability and students share a viding insights from his own ontinuing the drive to Meanwhile, various teams ing home from work, the man Meanwhile in Rae Bareli, the district hospital. On particularly those regarding significant ratio in this adverse- patients’ case studies. He also Cstreamline power distribu- conducted raids in Butler noticed the young couple on an undertrial, accused of rap- Sunday evening, when the the lockdown period. The stu- ly-affected population. To explained the concept of with- tion and check power theft Palace and Hussainganj. In the terrace. Incensed at what ing a minor, hanged himself in constables deployed in Yadav’s dents must wear masks & address these issues, the pro- drawals and its types. across the city, Madhyanchal Butler Palace, three cases of he saw, the man went straight the washroom of district hos- security checked his room he gloves and carry sanitisers. gramme was organised. The concluding remarks Vidyut Vitran Nigam power theft were detected and inside his home, picked up a pital on Sunday evening. The was found missing. They later They must maintain social dis- The programme was held were made by Dr Bhartiya, (MVVNL) identified more power supply was discontinued gun bought six months back deceased, Ram Baran Yadav checked the washroom and tancing and if they have symp- keeping in mind the teachings Head of the department of than 20 defaulters in urban and with immediate affected. In and pumped four bullets into (38) was suffering from found Yadav hanging from toms of any kind, they should and objectives of Pt Deendayal Social Work. He explained rural areas and lodged FIRs Hussainganj, the raids were the youth before shooting his depression and had been the window grill.” leave the hostel premises only Upadhyaya, who stood for the how the peer group also plays against them on Monday. conducted early morning and after seeking permission from development of the youth,” a an enabling factor in the drug MVVNL MD SP Gangwar eight cases of power theft were ">99#"8 the provosts and return before faculty member said. addiction and advised the stu- made a surprise inspection in detected. R 7 pm,” she added. Director of LU’s dents against falling for it. Kanpur road and Ashiyana Raids were also conducted areas and took stock of trans- in Mohanlalganj where power formers and feeders. He direct- supply to 11 consumers was Anushka Trivedi, a stu- ed officials concerned to ensue discontinued and FIRs were dent of City Montessori School, 6 5- && 2 uninterrupted power supply lodged against defaulters. Rajajipuram Campus I, Lucknow (PNS): Former Chaudhary said former prime has been Prime Minister Lal Bahadur ministers Lal Bahadur Shastri 2 selected for Shastri’s grandson Vinamra and Chaudhary Charan Singh ! admission by Shastri joined the Rashtriya were seen as role models in Lucknow (PNS): Babasaheb tural sustainability, the biofer- action between farmers and four presti- Lok Dal at a function on rural India. He praised Bhimrao Ambedkar University tilisers developed in our lab researchers and was a novel gious univer- Monday. Giving this informa- Vinamra Shastri’s acumen in (BBAU) signed an MoU with have shown outstanding step where industry-academia "#$%&' ( sities of the UK. She has tion, RLD national spokesman economics and said he would Sri BioAesthetics (Hyderabad) results, supporting plant pro- and consumers would work received offers for admission Anupam Mishra said Vinamra make special contributions to for commercial production of ductivity and remediating together for the application of Lucknow (PNS): A man was consider taking the same from the Goldsmith University, Shastri joined the party in the RLD in this field. biofertilisers for reclamation of saline soils. After years of appli- biological products in treating duped of Rs 4.5 lakh on the amount in installments. He Queen Mary University of presence of RLD chief Jayant Mishra said that the RLD saline soil and increasing pro- cation, remarkable results were saline soil. “Reclamation of promise of a job in MNREGA transferred a sum of Rs 4.5 lakh London, University of Chaudhary. Shastri is chairman would launch a signature cam- ductivity of these degraded obtained in turning barren soil saline lands will enable the in Gomtinagar Vistar police in the bank accounts of Arti Lancaster and Newcastle of Lal Bahadur Shastri paign in protest of hikes in the lands. into fertile through the admin- farmers to get better liveli- station area. Reports said the and her brother Rahul. University. Thus, another stu- Memorial Foundation for the prices of petrol, diesel and Head of the Environment istration of developed biofer- hood, socio-economic status victim, identified as Arun However, when Arun did not dent of CMS has brought name last several years and has done cooking gas. He said it had department (BBAU) Prof tilisers using microbes and and healthy & nutritional diet Singh, met a girl, Arti Shukla, get the job, he asked Arti for a and fame to Lucknow by being several works for farmers, become difficult for the com- Naveen Arora said that initial- their associated products in in a sustainable manner. This who boasted of links with offi- refund. Arti first played dilly- selected in noted universities jawans and poor people. The mon man to meet the expens- ly, farmers of central UP, field conditions. The research eco-friendly technology will cials in Secretariat and claimed dallying tactics and later abroad due to her academic Shastri Memorial Foundation es on their daily needs due to including Lucknow, would teams have selected efficient also ensure the involvement of that she could facilitate him a refused to refund the money. excellence, knowledge, and tal- has made people aware of the the hike prices of petroleum benefit and subsequently, the bacterial strains that are not farmers in minimising pollu- job. In due course of time, she She and her brother, along ent. Anushka attributed for bravery of Indian soldiers hon- products. He said the signature product would be provided to only plant-friendly but also tion and reducing carbon foot- asked Arun to pay Rs 10 lakh with their aides, stormed Arun’s achievement to her mentors, oured with Param Vir Chakra campaign would kick off from other regions of the country. stress-tolerant,” he said. prints whilst still benefiting for a post of APO in MNRE- house and indulged in a brawl. the teachers. CMS founder and other gallantry awards. Hanuman temple near Moti “Working for the uplift of He said that it would pro- them in a holistic and sustain- GA. As Arun did not have that A case was registered in this Jagdish Gandhi expressed hap- Welcoming Vinamra Mahal in Hazratganj on farmers and retaining agricul- vide a platform for better inter- able manner,” he said. much money, he asked Arti to connection. piness over her achievement. Shastri to the RLD fold, Jayant Tuesday.
Office of the Superintending Engineer - Electricity Transmission 1 4>1 !! Circle 132 KV S/S Andhau Ghazipur. U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. Extend to Tender . - 8- $ Deshmukh had told the Therefore, per- year. The bar owners have told No. 22 to 23 ETC (GZP) 2021-22 This %& office Tender No. 22 to 23 Q R $ 2. ED that he was prepared sonal appearance the ED that amount was paid ETC(GZP)/2021-22 for sale & opening to appear before the ED on personal for ‘smooth functioning’ of date 02-07-2021 due to unavoidable cir- $ through "any audio- appearance their establishments and also as cumstances is hereby extend to 12-07- visual" mode at the con- without even ‘good luck money’. 2021. The other term and condition of - ., July 26 and 29 earlier but had venient time as desired supplying me a Deshmukh, it may be the tender shall remain unchanged. (TULSI RAM) SUPERINTENDING sent his lawyers to the investi- by its officials. However, copy of ECIR or recalled, had resigned from his ENGINEER ELECTRICITY TRANS- aharashtra’s former Home gating agency’s office, said that the ED rejected his documents may post as the State Home Minister /0+/,, Mamata Banerjee’s MISSION CIRCLE GHAZIPUR No.: MMinister Anil Deshmukh he had “utmost respect” for all request. strengthen my on April 5, within hours after Trinamool Congress has decid- 722 Date : 3.7.2021 “Save Electricity on Tuesday skipped the sum- institutions, including the ED. In his earlier letter dated assertion that there some kind the Bombay High Court engal Chief Minister ed to hit the streets of Bengal in for the Nation” mons once again to appear “ I am only taking recourse to June 29, Deshmukh had stated of malice being nursed against ordered a “Preliminary BMamata Banerjee has writ- the coming days. “The TMC personally before the my legal remedies in view of the that the allegations and subse- me,” he had stated. Enquiry” (PE) by the CBI into ten a letter to Prime Minister will organise protest move- Enforcement Directorate (ED) peculiarities of the circum- quent proceedings against him It may be recalled that on the serious charges of corrup- Narendra Modi asking him to ments following all the pandem- in connection with an alleged stances and I hope you will were “actuated with malice”, that June 25, the ED had raided four tion made against him by save the people from the “cruel” ic norms on July 10 and 11 in money laundering for the third appreciate that as a citizen of he had co-operated fully with locations of the State’s former Mumbai’s former Police burden of rising petrol prices. all the blocks of the State,” time, after accusing the ED of India, I have every right to avail the agency when it carried out Home Minister, including his Commissioner Param Bir Reminding the Prime senior party leader Partho “circumventing” the process of of my constitutional remedies,” searches on his residences on Nagpur and Mumbai resi- Singh. Minister that the “cruel” rise in Chatterjee said. law and asking the investigating the state’s former Home June 25 when it recorded his dences, in connection with the It may be recalled that on petroleum prices have adverse- Banerjee wrote how the , agency to await the outcome of Minister told the ED. statement under section 80 of alleged money laundering case March 20, the former commis- ly affected the people’s lives at a “In the midst of this Covid pan- the proceedings of the court in Among other things, the Prevention of Money filed against him. The Ed had sioner of police had alleged that time when rate of inflation was demic, the Government of India the coming few days. Deshmukh told the ED that it Laundering Act (PMLA). earlier carried out searches at 10 State Home Minister already high the Chief Minister has collected revenue of stagger- “... a series of events have had not furnished or supplied Alluding to the summons locations of Deshmukh in var- Deshmukh had asked now wrote, “I have come to learn that ing 3.71 lakh crore (3,71.725 given rise to bonafide appre- him a copy of the the issued to him by the ED to ious cities of the state on April arrested and dismissed police petrol and diesel prices were crore) from oil and petroleum hension in my mind that that Enforcement Case Information appear before it on June 29, 24. officer Sachin Vaze to "collect" hiked by your government 8 products in the financial year the neither procedure of law is Report (ECIR) registered Deshmukh had declined to At that time, he had been a staggering Rs 100 crore per times since the 4th of May, 2021 2020-21. In fact, over the last six being followed nor any objec- against him in the alleged submit the documents detained and questioned for 10- month from bars, restaurants and out of these, prices were years of your Government, the tive, impartial or transparent money laundering case regis- demanded by the agency, by long hours. and other sources. hiked 6 times in the month of Government of India's tax col- investigations are being carried tered against him and the list of saying that “it would not be Subsequently on the night Deshmukh is being inves- June, 2021 only and shocking- lection from oil and petroleum out. I also apprehend the inva- documents required by the possible for him” to furnish the of June 25, the ED had arrest- tigated separately by the CBI ly, 4 times in one week. These products has jumped by a stag- sion of my liberty by circum- agency. same (documents) unless I am ed Deshmukh’s two aides ---his in connection with a First rather cruel hikes in petrol and gering 370% since 2014-15, due venting the process of law,” Contesting the statement furnished or supplied a copy of former personal secretary Information Report (FIR) reg- diesel prices have affected the to constant hikes in Central Deshmukh stated in a letter made in a letter written by the the ECIR or any list of docu- Sanjeev Palande and personal istered by it on April 24 sec- common people most adverse- Excise Duty on oil and petrole- written to the ED on Monday. ED summoning him for ques- ments. “Unless the said ECIR is assistant Kundan Shinde in tion 7 of the amended ly and have directly impacted um products including cesses “In such compelling cir- tioning on July 5 that he had perused by me, it will not be connection with the alleged Prevention of Corruption of the dangerously rising inflation and surcharges, at the cost of the cumstances therefore, I am adopted “a dilatory tactic or possible to furnish the docu- money laundering case regis- Corruption Act and section in the country.” Saying how the common people.” approaching the Hon’ble court “disregarded the summons” or ments sought for in connection tered against the former min- 120-b (conspiracy) of IPC for price of petrol had hit a centu- Linking the petro-price hike for safeguarding and protect- “failed to appear” before it, therewith”. ister. an “attempt to obtain undue ry in many parts of the country, and consumer price index the ing my fundamental rights and Deshmukh said the agency’s Maintaining that he was a Having established a trail advantage for important and she wrote, “Shockingly, the retail Chief Minister wrote, to also ensure that the investi- contention was not only “mis- “law-abiding” citizen and would for Rs 4 crore allegedly paid by dishonest performance of the price of petrol in many states “Consumer Price Index rose by gations are above board and conceived” but also reflected its not evade or avoid the process the 10 bar owners in Mumbai public duty”. across the country has crossed 6.30% where the prices of edi- within the ambit of the proce- “prejudicial bent of mind”. He of law at any point of time, over a period of three months, Having prima facie found an unprecedented 100 per ble oils used by common peo- dure established under law. I am went onto add that had “dili- Deshmukh had made it clear to the ED had conducted raids on “cognisance offences” of cor- litre.” Drawing a comparison ple every day, rose by 30.8%, expecting the listing and hear- gently and faithfully” complied the ED: “I am sanguine to the three residences and one ruption and conspiracy against between her Government and eggs by 15.2%, fruits by 12% and ing of my petition in the com- with the summons earlier and expose falsity, hollowness and property of Deshmukh on June him during a Preliminary that being run by the BJP, health-related items, in the mid- ing few days,” Deshmukh stat- “on the contrary, I have not lack of substance in the allega- 25. Enquiry (PE) conducted by it Banerjee wrote how her own dle of the pandemic, by as ed, as he urged the ED to await heard anything concrete” from tions levelled against me”. Among other things, the into the allegations made Bengal had offered a “voluntar- much as 8.44%. Much of this the outcome of the court pro- the ED. “...your summons do not ED had told the court on June against him by Mumbai’s for- ily rebate to both petrol and inflation was triggered by the ceedings in the coming few Monday was the third clarify the particular purpose of 26 that Rs. 40 lakh was paid by mer Police Commissioner diesel as a token of our empa- petrol and diesel price hikes… days. occasion when Deshmukh my personal appearance. I have 60 bar owners to the now dis- Param Bir Singh, the CBI on thy for the common people,” I may add here, that such major Deshmukh, who had earli- failed to appear personally learnt from the media persons missed and incarcerated April 21 registered a regular demanded an immediate reduc- inflation in prices reduces the er failed to make personal before the ED. that you arrested two persons Assistant Police Inspector (API) case against him and other tion in the prices of petroleum real income of the common appearances before the ED on In his earlier letter, who were associated with me. Sachin Waze in December last unknown people. products. people as 6 / ; - 7 ## /0!"
- /0!" the parents that the total amount that have been credit- he two-day total lockdown enforced in ed to the account crossed 18 crore which made the par- Tthe State on Saturday and Sunday has Police Doda received minor hough Kerala is embroiled in controversies ranging ents thank ‘all good persons who chipped in with their played a significant role in bringing down , - injuries". He was shifted to Tfrom gold smuggling to corruption to massive defor- kindness’. The president of the local panchayath, the MLA the number of newly diagnosed Covid-19 GMC, Doda Soon after the estation, a rare gesture shown by Malayalees during the and the district panchayath president led the fund collec- cases in Kerala. police constable was incident, the area was cor- last one week show that goodness have not completely elud- tion drive. Mohammed can breath easy as he could be The release issued by the office of the Ainjured in a grenade attack doned off and thorough ed the State. Rafeeque and Mariyumma, parents of 18- administered the medicine Zolgensma, described as the Health Minister said that by Monday which took place in the close searches were conducted by month-old Mohammed of Maattool village in Kannur costliest medicine in the world. A dose of this medicine evening, 8,037 people had been diagnosed vicinity of the district police the joint teams of the securi- would vouch for the kindness and affection of people in costs 18 crore. with Covid-19 while the pandemic lines in Doda on Monday. ty forces. Kerala. Mohammed, suffering from Spinal Muscular Rafeeque said this was a rare disease which affect one claimed 102 lives. A total of 80,134 sam- According to a police Police spokesman said Atrophy (SMA), a rare and fatal genetic disease, was in in every 10,000 persons and could lead to paralysis, mus- ples were tested. There were 1,00,626 spokesman, "at around 4.30 local suspects/OGWs were need of a medicine costing 18 crore, which his parents cle weakness and progressive lose of movement. The entire Covid-19 patients across Kerala as on p.m a grenade blast took place being questioned to track could not manage on their own. population in Mattool village were in a happy mood on Monday evening. in an under construction down the footprints of those The boy, facing uncertainty, got a new lease of life by Monday as the God Almighty has heard their prayers for A senior official of the department of building opposite the main behind the grenade attack Monday morning as it was known that people who read the speedy recovery of Mohammed. health said on Monday that though the dip gate of District Police lines "A FIR has been registered about the ordeal of his parents through newspapers and “I don’t have words to express our gratitude to the per- in the number of new cases was a welcome Doda". Police spokesman at Police Station Doda and watched his innocent face on TV screens contributed to sons who literally suffocated us with their kindness and sign, the administration is worried over the said, "a senior grade constable investigation set into motion", the Save Mohammed Fund. Donations poured in from love. All I could say is Alhamdulilla (Praise be to God)”, high Test Positivity Rate which refuses to Zahoor Ahmed of District police spokesman added. everywhere and by Monday the bank officials informed said Rafeeque. come below the 10 per cent mark. !"#$%& !()* +! * ,-.-/ 5 "1 9 ond wave of corona. To prevent ,++,",., this from happening now, a team of pediatric trained doc- ! he operation of special anti- tors is being prepared so that Tcorona vaccine camps in six there can be a strong fight development blocks of against COVID-19. The mas- ?,%,(, Prayagraj district was stopped ter trainers of SGPGI, Lucknow last week due to lack of vaccine. are training doctors online. hief Minister (CM) Yogi There, re-vaccination has start- Senior doctors of Sarojini CAdityanath arrived in the ed from today i.e. Monday. A Naidu Pediatric Hospital i.e. city here on Monday evening to special camp was started in all Children’s Hospital have also review the progress made in the development blocks started giving offline training to various development works. announced from July 1. The doctors of other departments. After landing at Lal Bahadur vaccination campaign was Dr Mukeshveer Singh, Shastri International Airport, stopped due to non-availabili- Head of the Department of Babatpur, Yogi directly reached ty of vaccines. Now vaccination Children’s Hospital said that Circuit House where he held will be done at 44 centres also. sometimes there is a problem meeting with the public repre- District Immunisation in online training. It is difficult sentatives. Then he reviewed Officer Dr Tirathlal said that to provide training to doctors the progress of development there was a shortage of vaccine. in time through online medi- works holding meeting with Due to this the operation in the um, so doctors are being the officers before visiting some camp in the development trained locally as well. places to see the progress of blocks was withheld. It started Five residents each are various projects. At the airport, on June 21. Now from Monday, being taken from all the depart- the CM was accorded warm these camps have once again People from nearby villages are been fulfilled in these circum- ments of Motilal Nehru welcome by the senior admin- started functioning in getting vaccines in communi- stances. Medical College. Apart from istrative and police officers Holagarh, Soraon, Kaudihar, ty health centres, while people 500 DOCTORS TO BE these, there will also be sister apart from Bharatiya Janata Kotwa, Chaka and Jasra. There from far flung villages are PREPARED AS PEDIATRI- training. However, it will take Party (BJP) leaders. is no need to register online for deprived of it. CIANS : Before the third wave a long time to complete the This yet another visit of the the camp attendees. According to the 2011 cen- of the corona pandemic, about training as it is a matter of treat- CM within 20 days clearly Registration will be on the sus, the population of Prayagraj 500 doctors will be prepared as ing the children and giving indicates that the Prime spot. One will have to go to the district is about 59 lakhs. Five- pediatricians in the district. them affection like their loved Minister Narendra Modi is camp with an Aadhar card or and-a-half months have passed, This time the Health depart- ones. The training is includes likely to visit his parliamentary "4 23 any other identity card. so far only 8,70,525 people have ment is making this prepara- as to how to recognise if a child constituency soon as about 39 There was extensive dam- been able to get the vaccine. tion due to the apprehension of is sick or what is his/her prob- projects including Rudraksha, Rs.1424.42 crore will be com- project’ of the PM, Kashi ing projects in time. During his age in two waves of Corona. In That is, the Health depart- disaster affecting the children. lem. How many ways can the a multi-purpose conventional pleted by this month while 62 Vishwanath Corridor. The last visit, Yogi had ordered for the second wave, the infection ment has been able to vaccinate This is not a new recruit- oxygen device be used on a hall built with the assistance of projects worth Rs 3879.49 crore District Nodal Officer and the suspension of the wreaked havoc that even doc- about 15 per cent of the peo- ment, but the doctors of other child. Children cannot tell any- Japan, adjacent to Nagar Nigam between August and December Additional Chief Secretary Managing Director (MD) of tors could not understand. At ple and the third wave of coro- departments are being trained thing, so how will they recog- premises have already been and seven worth Rs 1894.15 (ACS) Dr Devesh Chaturvedi Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran the same time, the war with na is expected to arrive in at the local level and they are nise the symptoms of coron- completed and they are waiting crore by January next year already came a day prior to the Nigam Limited (PVVNL) Saroj Corona is getting weaker due to September which has only two being told how to work in avirus. Under what circum- for their inauguration. The apart from 14 projects worth Rs visit of CM and on Sunday he Kumar finding him absent in lack of vaccines. In rural areas, months left. PICU and isolation ward. stances will children need a Bi- details of all these projects 314.17 crore where tender and also inaugurated the CM’s the review meeting. As the 50 per cent people are still The government’s intention The Health department pep or a ventilator? What will have already been sent to the other procedures are in ambitious special plantation assembly election is inching unable to get the vaccine to cover most people with the was also in a hurry due to the you do if the child suddenly PMO. At present 136 major progress. campaign by offering prayer close in the state, all the min- because the centre itself has vaccine before the third sudden increase in the number develops a problem with the projects worth Rs 8238.77 crore Since the wreaks of second and planting sapling near the isters and ruling party MLAs come down from 92 to 44. wave does not seem to have of infected in the first and sec- disease?. are under construction in wave havoc, it was the fifth visit river Ganga at Garwaghat. The have intensified their activities Varanasi and out of them, 39 of Yogi in this holy city and arrival of the CM has increased so that maximum number of projects worth Rs 726.54 crore almost every time the CM also the heartbeats of officers of ongoing projects can be com- have already been completed. visited Kashi Vishwanath tem- many departments as his focus pleted before the announce- & # R Besides, 14 projects worth ple to see the progress of ‘dream is now to complete the ongo- ment of election dates. ' ! 6#* $ : $;<
the vaccination centre. ,++,",., running to clear the extra rush Upto June 2021, Solar Power ?,%,(, Taking special care during of passengers.’ He further Plants of 11 MWp capacity the vaccination process, BLW eneral Manager of North added that this year, we have have been commissioned at dif- s per the instructions of the did not let a single vaccine go GCentral Railway (NCR) achieved the best ever punctu- ferent locations over NCR. AUnion Ministry of Health to waste. and North Eastern Railway ality performance of Plant-cum-inverter wise, on and Family Welfare, the first Being sensitive to the near- (NER) VK Tripathi said that Mail/Express trains (93.12%) in daily basis, about 37 lakh units pregnant woman was vaccinat- by shopkeepers, vegetable sell- the NCR in tune with Prime the first quarter of financial of solar energy has been gen- ed at Banaras Locomotive ers and others coming for vac- Minister’s focus on ‘Jaan Bhi, year 2021-2022. erated during the first quarter Works (BLW) centre here on cination were encouraged and Jahaan bhi’ is committed for its While talking about the of 2021-22, which is 5 lakh Monday. The vaccination was vaccinated in large numbers. best contributing in the growth infrastructural strengthening, units more, i.e. 15.6% higher as done only under the supervi- According to BLW, its vac- of nation’s economy and serv- GM/NCR informed the press compared to 32 lakh units sion of specialised doctors to cination centre aims to provide ing passengers to their satisfac- )"0 + 3 '2 ! 2 media that in pursuance of generated during the same identify any possible problem. vaccines to 1,000 eligible ben- tion. Indian Railways’ mission of 100 period of 2020-21. On the special facility of vac- eficiaries every day and special ‘During these days, we per cent electrification, NCR is With regards to disposal of cination for pregnant women, public awareness campaign on have observed due care to fol- a significant increase in load- aggressively striving for electri- scrap, GM informed that NCR General Manager (GM) Anjali free vaccination through ban- low Covid-related protocols ing of containers, cement, POL fication of its entire territory. has disposed of scrap worth Rs Goyal expressed happiness and ners, posters and social media and ensure social distancing, and fly ash etc. In Financial Year: 2021-22, 46.55 crore in the first quarter suggested to encourage other continued from June 21 last. All sanitisation and use of masks at An important new traffic total 517 Route of this year which is 421 per pregnant women for vaccina- the vaccination processes are all workplaces and work sites’, attracted this year is fly ash Kilometer(RKM) & 917 Track cent higher than last year’s first tion through public awareness. going on in the BLW he said. loading. 13 Rakes of Fly-ash Kilometre(TKM) routes are quarter sales of 8.92 crore Apart from taking special ensuring full compliance with Tripathi held an online have been loaded in the month targeted for Electrification in which was badly affected last care regarding display boards the COVID protocol, thereby press conference and shared of June 2021 which is the best NCR and by the end of FY: year on account of Covid. and facilities for pregnant 2 &*3 creating a sense of security NCRs’ achievements during ever Fly-ash loading ever done. 2022-23, NCR will be com- Tripathi also detailed women to show counters in the among people against vaccina- the first quarter of the current The DFC stretch between New pletely electrified with nearly NCRs’ Covid preparedness. He vaccination centre, daily deep cleaning, sanitisation and cleanliness are being done in tion. financial year 2021-22. At the Bhaupur and New Khurja is 8700 TKM electrified routes, informed that Central outset, the General Manager functional and picking up fast. for which various works have Hospital/ Prayagraj, Divisional paid his condolences towards On July 1, 2021 best ever sin- already been sanctioned by Hospital /Jhansi & Divisional the families who have lost their gle day interchange of freight the Railway Board. He further Hospital /Agra have 100 beds, near and dear ones on account trains was achieved when 44 added that a total 09 pairs of 100 beds & 15 bedded covid 1 ! of Covid pandemic. trains plied in the section. trains which were hauled with centres respectively. Apart While speaking about the As the unlocking process is diesel traction have now taken from it, NCR is also in process ?,%,(, new Bollywood or Hollywood centre each for women and opened at different places. Now freight performance of NCR, continuing with the modera- over electric traction in the first of installing oxygen generator movies, which are generally men were made at their work- these trained doctors and para- Tripathi said, this year NCR has tion in Covide, passenger quarter of 2021-22. He also plants at these hospitals. He ine fans, who prefer watch- released on Fridays. places. medical staff working as train- achieved the best ever loading movement is picking up and informed that there is a target also informed that COVID-19 Cing movies in theatres or Meanwhile, the district Besides, during the day, at ers apprised their supporting done in the 1st quarter of any accordingly coaching services of commissioning 75 RUBs vaccination is being done at multiplexes and waiting for heaved a great sigh of relief Urban Community Health colleagues at their respective financial year. During (Apr- are being gradually resumed. this FY out of which 04 have Railway hospitals in coordina- the same for the last many since the arrival of the second Centre (UCHC) Durgakund, hospitals and CHCs/PHCs of Jun) 2021-22 the originating While discussing itTripathi already been commissioned in tion with civil administration months, were disappointed on wave of COVID-19 as after an international special the same so that in case of third loading has been 4.32 MT as said, ‘We are gradually restor- this quarter. The work will and so far 116,126 doses have Monday when they reached about five months, there was no centre was opened where wave, they can easily treat the compared to 3.24 MT in cor- ing train services in close con- pick up after monsoon. been administered at these some multiplexes in the city to positive corona case found by the people willing to go to for- child Covid patients. responding period of last year sultation with the Railway Tripathi, while discussing hospitals. Railway hospitals watch movies in the morning the morning report. Besides, eign countries got them vacci- Earlier, on the instructions thereby an increase of 33.3 per Board. Approximately, 86 per green energy initiatives of and health units are not only or matinee shows as though the the number of active cases has nated. of the District Magistrate cent over last year. The origi- cent of Mail Express trains NCR, said that in line with the catering to Railway staff but multiplexes were reopened as come down in two figures as In view of the possible (DM), as many as 4,761 nating Goods earnings during have been resumed and unre- National initiative on Solar also to non railway fellow per the direction of the state there were only 95 corona pos- third wave, recently from June persons were tested for (Apr-Jun) 2021-22 has been Rs. served passenger trains are Mission, North Central countrymen and so far railway government they were not run- itive patients. 25 to July 1 some doctors and COVID-19. It included 1,087 437.57 crore as against Rs also now being resumed grad- Railway has attached top most hospitals in NCR have admin- ning movies because they failed During the day, thousands paramedical staff were given antigen or RT-PCR tests in dif- 352.33 crore in last year, there- ually. In addition, 06 pairs of priority to solar energy gener- istered more than 48000 doses to get new released films. Most of people were vaccinated at 71 training on how to treat the ferent parts of rural areas in the by an increase of 24.19 per cent NCR owned Holiday/Summer ation and adopted ‘Solar of vaccine to non railway pop- of these multiplexes screen centres in the district and one children at pediatric wards district. over last year. There has been Specials (82 trips) are also Mission - NCR’ for 2021-22. ulation. $ , .%( teenage girls performed cultur- economic progress of her their families by utilising the lit- ?,%,(, al programmes. family, as well as tle time left during domestic Speaking on the occasion, self-respect will also arise in work. ,++,",., ing him from the pay-bill Divisional Railway expected to be the cause ewing Embroidery Training Nandlal Master said that the her,’ he added. Sewing trainer Vimla Devi section. Prafulla Pandey, the Manager (DRM) Prayagraj behind this fire incident. The SCentre was opened in corona pandemic has broken According to him, in the spoke about the necessary pre- he Central Bureau of clerk posted in the same sec- Mohit Chandra said that the burnt ATM could not be Ledhuvai gram panchayat of the back of the poor as the coming days, more training cautions to be taken during TInvestigation (CBI) has reg- tion, was also removed but CBI is investigating the mat- opened till Monday after- Sewapuri block here on biggest impact of the lock- centres will be opened in some sewing work. She said that the istered a case against the was reinstated there on ter. The documents that the noon. It is still not clear Monday with the help of social down has been seen on the other villages of Sewapuri centre would run from 10 am Assistant Personnel Officer February 16, 2021. CBI team has asked for are whether or not currency note organisations Asha Trust and families of daily wage labour- block, so that adolescent girls to 2 pm every day. The pro- (APO) posted in Prayagraj In September 2020, being provided. Action will be loaded in the two machines Lok Samiti to make women ers. “Asha Trust and Lok Samiti of these areas can be benefitted. gramme was conducted by Division of North Central Motilal Mishra, Chief OS taken as per the their report. are intact. Bank manager and self-reliant and overcome their are continuously helping peo- Along with this, efforts are Asha Rai, while the participants Railway in a case of embezzle- (Office Superintendent) of TWO SBI ATM GUT- the currency loading officers poverty they are facing due to ple during the pandemic peri- being made to connect women were welcomed by Vimala. ment of about 1 crore. the Personnel Department TED: Two Automated Teller are planning to assess the corona pandemic. The centre od as now they are helping the with employment by forming Ration shopowner Ramendra The names of five person- was also removed from that Machines (ATM) of State actual loss. was inaugurated jointly by Lok women troubled by financial self-help groups (SHGs). Gram Bahadur Singh, former gram nel including APO have come section and sent to the pass Bank of India gutted in a ‘I WILL SERVE PEOPLE Samiti convenor Nandlal difficulties to be linked with pradhan Anand Gupta said pradhan Amar Bahadur, Soni, to fore in the case. There is a section, but after a few months mysterious fire near Gol Park AS BROTHER’: I will serve Master and gram pradhan self-employment. If a woman that sewing is such a skill, that Sunil Master, Asha, Anita, possibility that the names of he was again posted on the Crossing in Attersuiya area of people as their brother, and Anand Gupta by cutting the becomes self-reliant, then she girls and women can make bet- Rajnath, Gyandas and many these people may also come Chief OS. Major penalty the city in early morning the party as its son to ensure lace. On the occasion, some will become the basis of the ter future of themselves and others were also present. under the scrutiny of investi- chargesheet issued to APO hours. Loss could not be cal- Sabka Saath- Sabka Vikas, gation. Lavkush was converted into culated till afternoon hours. said the newly elected Zila Last year, a case was minor penalty. When the mat- Things were normal at Panchayat Chairman Dr VK reported in which hefty ter reached the CBI, then a the ATM when the shutter Singh. A huge crowd of his " amount of money was report- fresh investigation has been was pulled down on Sunday supporters, well-wishers, and edly transferred to the started. night. When the security BJP workers reached his the coaching institutes to run passersby. In the present time, more people in cinema accounts of some railway Recently, the CBI team guard reached there on Ashok Nagar residence from ?,%,(, classes following the corona they are facing starvation-like halls/multiplexes but the gov- workers. In the departmental that reached Prayagraj con- Monday morning at 5.30, he where a cavalcade moved for protocols like the business situation and have now no ernment allowed them to open. inquiry, it came to light that ducted investigation in the witnessed smoke oozing out Handia where Dr VK Singh o draw the attention of the establishments and multiplex- option except to commit sui- The government also allowed about 1 crore were misappro- office and house of the APO. from under the shutter. He was blessed by his father Tgovernment to their plight es were opened. The propri- cide, they lamented adding, the the restaurants and malls to priated. The amount was Many documents were confis- lifted the shutter and was sur- Devraj Singh. His father said because of the lockdown due to etors of coaching institutes in way to beg a token alms was open where the people gather remitted under the signature cated. Also, it inquired from prised to see flames all- that the BJP never neglects the COVID-19 pandemic, the pro- scores gathered in Sigra near adopted to draw the attention in large numbers together but of Lavkush, APO posted in other clerks concerned. With around. The guard raised staunch workers, and gives prietors of coaching institutes the office of municipal corpo- of the government to their only the coaching institutes, Pay-Bill Section. A the start of the CBI investiga- alarm and the fire brigade was them reward at appropriate on Monday came on the road ration here under the banner of plight as the pandemic affect- schools and colleges were not chargesheet was also issued tion, panic has increased informed. Firemen worked time. Dr VK Singh was and begged a token alms from Purvanchal Coaching ed the coaching institutes, now allowed to open because against him. there. It is believed that the hard to bring the flames under accorded warm welcome at passersby demanding that the Association and begged a token schools and colleges the most. they do not pay tax to the gov- Along with this, he was agency can file a case against control. scores of places between government should also allow alms from the commuters and There is a gathering of ernment directly, they said. given another job after remov- some more people. Electric short circuit is Ashok Nagar and Handia. !"#$%&!()* +! * ,-.-/ 6
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She said all those /,(8-% Tfor the convience of pas- every Sunday depart from Haldwani at 18.37 hrs, from had been decided to open the sportspersons would be had decided to select out- interested candidates and out- sengers will run the 04690 Jammu Tawi at 23.20 hrs, on Lalkuan at 19.15 hrs, from stadium at Green Park along allowed to fill the form. standing sportspersons to be standing sportspersons who s many as 22 victims of Jammu Tawi (JAT)-Kathgodam the second day from Pathankot Rudrapur City at 19.45 hrs, with gym and badminton hall She said amateurs who felicitated on Republic Day were keen to enroll for the Acyber crooks have received (KGM) Kathgodam Garib Rath Cantt at 01.05 hrs, from from Bilaspur Road at 20.01 for five days a week by strictly were keen in sports could also during a grand function to be Padma Bhushan, Padma the money fraudulently with- weekly special train by from Jalandhar Cantt at 03.05 hrs, hrs, from Rampur at 20.50 complying with the Covid pro- take part but only after deposit- held in New Delhi. Vibhushan and Padma Shri drawn from their accounts due July 11 till further advice on from Ludhiana at 04.10 hrs, hrs, from Moradabad at 21.45 tocol. ing the treasury challan receipt Pathak said as per the awards need to meet the deputy to the joint efforts of Cyber Cell every Sunday and 04689 from Ambala Cantt at 06.05 hrs, from Laksar at 23.47 hrs, Pathak asked all sportsper- at the office at Green Park. directives of Uttar Pradesh director, sports on any working and Crime Branch teams. Kathgodam-Jammu Tawi hrs, Yamunanagar Jagadhri at second day from Saharanpur at sons, be it boxing, cricket or Meanwhile, Mudrika Sports Directorate, the out- day at the Green Park Sports The total amount credited Garibrath weekly special train 06.45 hrs, Saharanpur at 07.45 01.05 hrs, from Yamunanagar football, to attend the coaching Pathak, said Kanpur had standing sportsperson had to Centre, Kanpur. She said they to the bank accounts of the 22 from July 13 till further advice hrs, Laksar at 08.33 hrs, Jagadhri at 01.34 hrs, from camps for both girls and boys immense sports talent and the put up their personal and cre- could also collect the details victims during the past six on every Tuesday. All coaches Moradabad at 10.45 hrs, Ambala Cantt at 02.40 hrs, below 18 years after producing city took pride that they had ative citations on the pre- regarding this as well from the months is Rs 67.56 lakh, the in these trains will be of Rampur at 11.22 hrs, Bilaspur from Ludhiana at 04.35 hrs, their age proof, health certifi- brought laurels for the city scribed format and send it to centre. highest amount being Rs 50 reserved class and passengers Road at 11.48 hrs, Rudrapur from Jalandhar Cantt at 05.35 lakh that was withdrawn by traveling in then will have to City at 12.04 hrs, Lalkuan at hrs, from Pathankot Cantt at cyber crooks from the account follow the Covid-19 prevention 12.37 hrs, Haldwani at 13.11 07.25 hrs and reach Jammu of a trader Girish Chandra guidelines, Chief Public hrs and reach Kathgodam at Tawi at 09.30 hrs. A total of 14 Pandey of Kakadeo. Relations Officer (CPRO) 13.35 hrs. coaches, including 12 coaches *= =4 Deputy Commissioner of Pankaj Kumar Singh Singh KGM-JAT GARIB RATH of air-conditioned (AC) third Police (Crime) Salman Taj Patil said. SPL: In return journey 04689 class and two coaches of gen- said over 400 reports were JAT – KGM GARIB the Kathgodam – Jammu Garib erator-cum-luggage vehicle, lodged by the victims of cyber RATH SPL: The 04690 Jammu Rath weekly special train will will be attached in this train. (' ($' crooks from January to June this year and out of them, 22 had received their money back ,' . $ # /,(8-% growth support to startups said. International Labour in their bank accounts. working on the UN’s sustain- The IIT-incubated startup Organization (ILO) to bring They were duped of cash 8PSS@TQPI9@IU $' ()#* 18.31 hrs, Nihalgarh at 18.50 hrs, Lucknow at he Indian Institute of able development goals gained the mentorship of global resources and support by providing details of their 21.35 hrs, the second day Bareilly at 01.12 hrs, TTechnology, Kanpur-incu- (SDGs). United Nations Environment for the Indian blue- and grey- OTP, debit and credit cards. he railway administration will for the con- Moradabad at 03.03 hrs, Najibabad at 04.23 hrs, bated startup Worker Unions WUS founder and CEO Programme’s former executive collar workers,” Sharma said. All these 22 victims had Tvenience of passengers run the 04534 Laksar at 05.08 hrs, Roorkee at 05.50 hrs, Support (WUS) has joined Prasoon Sharma said, “GASP director Erik Solheim and UN The startup aims to informed their banks con- Ambala-Barauni biweekly special train from July Saharanpur at 07.05 hrs, Yamunanagar at 07.33 hands with the US-based and WUS will work jointly to former assistant general secre- onboard hundreds of thou- cerned, the Reserve Bank of 6 till further advice on every Tuesday and hrs and reach Ambala at 08.30 hrs. Global Alliance for a deliver transformative envi- tary Satya S Tripathi by signing sands of low income workers India and the police within 72 Saturday and 04533 Barauni-Ambala biweekly Meanwhile, a total of 17 coaches, including Sustainable Planet (GASP) to ronmental and social impact a memorandum of under- on its platform to provide them hours of the incident. Their special from July 8 till further advice on every nine of sleeper class, one of AC third, five of gen- create environmental and social with a special focus on enhanc- standing with GASP. access to government welfare FIRs were also registered with- Monday and Thursday. All coaches in them will eral second class besides one each of GSLR and impact with a special focus on ing the GDP of the low-income WUS completed a three- schemes and upgrade their in the stipulated time limit. be of reserved class and passengers travelling in GSLRD will be attached in the train. enhancing the GDP of the workers.” month programme on livelihood. Thereafter, the Crime them will have to follow the Covid-19 guidelines, low-income workers. He said GASP enables sys- Saturday, and Sharma was fea- “WUS aims to improve Branch team got the transac- Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) PK The collaboration follows tem-scale transformation by tured on Nasdaq Tower where the lives of 500 million work- tions blocked from the banks Singhs said. Under the Van Mahotsav programme being Worker Unions Support’s selec- leveraging private finance for the US stock exchange displays ers in India in five years and 3.3 after contacting the officials of AMBALA-BARAUNI SPECIAL: The run by the government plantation was done on tion for the Milestone Makers the public good. major achievers. WUS is build- billion workers globally in the payment wallet. Police also 04534 Ambala-Barauni biweekly special train a large scale in Railway Protection Special Force cohorts 2021 of Nasdaq “Through GASP, WUS can ing a digital worker community seven years by building a uni- produced evidence about the will from July 6 on every Tuesday and Saturday (RPSF), Second Battalion, Rajhi Camp, here. The Entrepreneurial Center. The get access to mentors and where workers can share their fied-digital community for fraudulent withdrawal of leave Ambala Cantt at 22.20 hrs, Yamunanagar Rajhi Camp here is spread over 83 acres where WUS was the only Indian finance to empower workers by knowledge and grievances workers and unions,” Sharma money from the bank accounts. Jagadhri at 23.01 hrs, Saharanpur at 23.50 hrs, startup among the 13 entities reducing their carbon foot- within their community to said. WUS will focus on pro- This alerted the bank offi- the second day Roorkee at 00:24 hrs, Laksar at that were selected for the prints. For example, we can help each other. viding grievance redressals, cials who got the amount cred- 00.46 hrs, Najibabad at 01.26 hrs, Moradabad Milestone Makers cohorts provide green energy solu- “Through the milestone know your rights and privileges ited to victims’ accounts from at 03.40 hrs, Bareilly at 05.00 hrs, Lucknow at 2021. tions, encouraging taxi dri- maker programme and men- services, micro-financing, skill the account or wallet of the 09.35 hrs, Nihalgarh at 11.08 hrs, Musafir Khana The Nasdaq programme vers to turn to green fuels like tors, WUS can approach inter- development courses, etc, to cyber crooks. at 11.28 hrs, Sultanpur at 12.20 hrs, Varanasi at provides mentorship and electric vehicles, etc,” Sharma national organisations like the the low-income group. The victims who got their 15.40 hrs, Ghazipur City at 17.10 hrs, Ballia at money back from cyber crooks 18.15 hrs, Chhapra at 20.44 hrs, Samastipur at include Girish Chandra Pandey 21.42 hrs, Hajipur at 21.57 hrs, Muzaffarpur at (Rs 50 lakh), Jai Prakash Singh 22.50 hrs, Samastipur at 23.57 hrs and reach , 7 (Rs 3 lakh), Santosh Kumar (Rs Barauni at 02.15 hrs. 1.67 lakh), Satnam Singh (Rs BARAUNI–AMBALA SPL: In the return 1.30 lakh), Prashant Sharma, journey the 04533 Barauni–Ambala biweekly /,(8-% Sudhir Sharma, Alka Dwivedi special train will from July 8 on every Monday fruit trees were planted in place of old trees. Of (Rs 1 lakh each), constable and Thursday leave Barauni at 05.02 hrs, these trees 50 of guava, 30 of jamun (black hhatrapati Shahu Ji Gyan Singh (Rs 60,000) and Samastipur at 06.20 hrs, Muzaffarpur at 07.20 plum), 25 of Amla, 50 of lemon etc were plant- CMaharaj University Vice constable Wahid Khan (Rs 1 hrs, Hajipur at 08.20 hrs, Sonpur at 08.32 hrs, ed. This plantation was done by Commanding Chancellor Prof Vinay Pathak, lakh). Chhapra at 08.32 hrs. 10.25 hrs, Ballia at 12.02 Officer Anirudh Chaudhary, assistant com- while inaugurating the blood hrs, Ghazipur City at 13.15 hrs, Varanasi at 15.35 mander, inspectors and Force members in bat- donation camp at the univer- hrs, Sultanpur at 18.05 hrs, Musafir Khana at talion premises, CPRO PK Singh said. sity health centre, said blood donation was certainly the 5' - noblest donation and it was highly necessary for the tha- 8PSS@TQPI9@IU +, -#* lassemia patients and thus 79 ! there was a need for voluntary o achieve the target of plantation of 30 donors to help such patients. 2 $ * =3 Tcrore fixed by state government for the He expressed his gratitude state the district achieved it 102.6 per cent to the police force for partici- 8PSS@TQPI9@IU $' ()#* under ‘Vishesh Abhiyan Vriksharopan Jan pating in blood donation and /,(8-% Andolan 2021’ on Sunday. For drive’s suc- appealed to the masses to he railway administration will for the convenicence cess, Secretary, Urban Development, donate blood liberally as it hief Medical Officer Dr Tof passengers run the 04656 Shrimata Vaishno Anurag Yadav, was nominated as the nodal saved lives. CNepal Singh, on Monday, Devi Katra (SDVK)-Ghazipur City (GCT) weekly spe- officer for the district. UP Minister of State Addressing the camp, said that to strengthen the cial train by from July 15 till further advice on every for Tourism Neelkanth Tiwari planted director and head of University rural medical facility, especial- Thursday from Shrimata Vaishno Devi Katra and saplings at Smriti Vatika at Chilh where Institute of Health Sciences, Dr & 2 " 2 2 )+5 6 ly in view of the apprehended 04655 Ghazipur City-Shrimata Vaishno Devi Katra he was accompanied by MLAs Ratnakar Pravin Katiyar, said thalassemia third wave of COVID-19, the weekly special train from July 16 till further advice on Mishra and Shuchismita Maurya, DC was an inherited blood disor- oxygen. lassemia. He said if one gene this was the noblest donation Health department had decid- every Friday. All the coaches will be of reserved class Yogeshwar der that caused the body to He said this disease was was missing then one was a and more people need to vol- ed to train OT technicians in and passengers will have to follow the Covid-19 norms, Ram Mishra, have less haemoglobin than passed by parents to their chil- “silent” carrier and if three unteer. He appealed to the high dependency care so that CPRO PK Singh said. DM PK Laxkar, normal. dren and added that the carri- genes were missing then one medical fraternity to spread they could perform the role of SDVK-GCT WEEKLY: The 04656 Shrimata CDO Srilaxmi He said haemoglobin ers often did not have any signs had haemoglobin H disease. more awareness and remove anaesthetists, especially in com- Vaishno Devi Katra – Ghazipur City weekly special will VS and other enabled red blood cells to carry of illness other than mild Deputy Commissioner of myths and doubts related to munity health centres in rural from July 15 on every Thursday leave Shrimata administrative oxygen. He said haemoglobin anaemia. Police (Kanpur West) Sanjeev blood donation. He said all areas. Vaishno Devi Katra at 05.25 hrs, Jammu Tawi at 07.20 officials. Later had two kinds of protein He said one needed four Tyagi, while addressing the healthy people need to donate He said there was in fact an hrs, Pathankot Cantt at 09.05 hrs, Jalandhar Cantt. at the minister held chains, alpha globin and beta genes (two from each parent) gathering, said police person- blood at least one a year. acute crisis of anaesthetist and 10.55 hrs, Ludhiana to 12.03. Ambala Cantt at 13.55 hrs, a meeting and globin, and if the body did not to make enough alpha globin nel were always in the forefront Dr Katiyar said that around thus it had been decided to Saharanpur at 15.15 hrs, Moradabad at 18.18 hrs, directed the offi- make enough of these protein protein chains and if one or of helping people in different 67 units of blood were donat- train the OT technicians of the Lucknow at 23.30 hrs, Sultanpur at 01.50 hrs, Jaunpur cials to complete chains red blood cells could not more of the genes was missing, ways. He praised the initiative ed and thanked the participant LLR Hospital to overcome the City at 03.05 hrs, Jaunpur at 04.20 hrs, Aundihar at 05.12 ongoing works form properly or carry enough one would have alpha tha- for donating blood and said donors. manpower crisis. He said these hrs and reach Ghazipur City at 06.00 hrs. of demolition OT technicians would be GCT-SVDK SPL: In the return journey 04655 under Vindhya Corridor project and prepare trained and deployed in the Ghazipur City - Shrimata Vaishno Devi Katra week- a plan for overall development of the area. He high dependency units. ly special train will leave from July 16 on every Friday told them that CM was expected to lay the He said the Medical Health leave Ghazipur City at 08.30 hrs, Aunrihar at 09.10 hrs, foundation stone of the project shortly so a ! R .- % department had sent a proposal Jaunpur at 10.33 hrs, Jaunpur City at 11.29 hrs, detailed plan was a must. Apart from differ- to train the OT technicians as Sultanpur At 12.45 hrs, Lucknow at 17.35 hrs, Moradabad ent places UP Minister of State Minister for anaesthetists and this had been at 23.00 hrs, on second day from Saharanpur at 02.13 Energy Rama Shankar Singh Patel planted /,(8-% approved by the government. hrs, Ambala Cantt. at 03.35 hrs, Ludhiana at 05.35 hrs, saplings at herbal park in Dhekwaah under He said once these technicians Jalandhar Cantt. at 06.40 hrs, Pathankot Cantt. at 08.25 Jhari forest range. Nodal officer Anurag embers of Kanpur were trained they would work hrs, Jammu Tawi at 10.35 hrs and reach Shrimata Vaishno Yadav planted saplings at Barkachha Khurd MVyapari Association felic- as anaesthesia technicians. Devi Katra at 12.30 hrs. A total of 18 coaches, includ- village and directed the officials to ensure itated Additional Deputy When asked if the OT ing seven of sleeper, 04 AC third, one AC second, three geotagging of each plant and make sure that Commissioner of Police technicians could be trained as of general second, one pantry car and two of genera- all of them were safe. He directed them to plant (Intelligence) Rahul Mithas at anaesthesia technicians in a tor-cum-luggage vehicle will be attached in the train. saplings in forest area, fields and gardens. a function organised on very short duration when the Saturday. third wave was to hit in around The traders felicitated him two months, Dr Singh said )'++,-'. ,-! +,'&. ',- with a shawl and memento to anaesthesia technicians were mark his sacrifice and contri- trained professionals who QDPI@@S I@XT T@SWD8@ . /0, with railway works. The station bution for the COVID-19 worked with doctors and nurs- managers concerned were patients during the pandemic. es to prepare patients for he Varanasi Division of North informed in advance that they They said ADCP Rahul surgery. TEastern Railway (NER) is alert should take maximum advantage Mithas had helped several fam- He said there was a short- about the health of its employees and of the vaccination special train. ilies of traders during their age of anesthesiologists and is constantly trying to save them from On this special train in the med- home quarantine, in supplying these technicians had great Covid-19 infection. On the direction ical team of Varanasi division in oxygen cylinders to patients experience working with doc- of Divisional Railway Manager collaboration with Dr Ashish and admitting them in hospi- tors during surgery. (DRM) Vijay Kumar Panjiar on Gupta/Assistant Divisional tals. He also cooperated in "0 ' 66 The CMO said adminis- Saturday the ARME was operated as Medical Officer (ADMO), arranging cooked food for the tering anaesthesia to patients Covid vaccination special medical Chandrakala Singh, Chief Nursing poor and destitutes during the Adhikari Dr Pawan Tiwari on al level, the official figures tives have been directed to was extremely important and train on its Aunrihar-Ballia railway Superintendent Mary Rajan pandemic, the added. Monday said that the UP gov- claimed that there were more ensure they personally said the current mission was to section. The vaccination special train left George, Chief Nursing Superintendent Ram The traders were led by ernment had decided to bring than 10 million girls who were approached the families and provide high quality care to Manduadih in the morning and in Aunrihar 40, Singh Jat, Nursing Superintendent Pawan Nath their president Sanjay Tandon. back girl students who dropped either about to drop out or had found out the reasons for not critically ill patients especially in Taraon nine , in Nandganj 31 , in Ghazipur Singh Yadav, Nursing Superintendent Dharmendra Others present included out of schools during the already stopped going to sending girls to school. in the rural areas. City 125 , in Shahbaz Kuli two, in Yusufpur 24 Kumar and Hospital Assistant Naveen Chand Pushpendra Jaiswal, Kapil COVID-19 period. He said school. He said the third wave He added that this pan- He said for this a team was , in Karimuddinpur 12 and at Ballia railway sta- made their phenomenal contribution. During the Sabbarwal, Sarabjit Singh, under this plan it had been as apprehended could add on demic had led to great eco- already undergoing training tion 78 employees, including contractual vaccination in the vaccination special, the ADMO Harjit Singh, Romi, Inderpal decided to nominate teachers to the girl dropout in the next nomic hardships and it was dif- to handle ventilator oxygen, employees, contract workers and vendors asso- made the employees and their families aware about Singh, Mahendra Singh and Power Angels and the few months and thus the gov- ficult for parents to send all oxygen concentrator and to ciated with railway works were vaccinated. In the strict adherence to the coronavirus prevention Khanuja, Mahesh Kesarwani, onus of bringing at least 10 girl ernment had decided to pre- children to school and thus work efficiently in HDUs. this vaccination special train the medical team guidelines i.e. wearing of mask properly, washing Darshan Singh, Gaurav Bajaj, students back to school had vent them from leaving school. they had decided to stop send- He said two special beds of of Varanasi Divisional Railway Hospital and the hands thoroughly and at regular intervals besides Sanjiv Dixit, Anjana Shukla, been placed on each of them. He said not only the ing the girls to school. HDU will be set up in CHCs one formed by the state government from maintaining physical distancing. Apart from it a total Manish Singh, Pradeep Singh He said a large number of COVID-19 issue but poverty He said every effort would everywhere to handle emer- Aunrihar to Ballia railway station vaccinated a of 48 people were vaccinated by conducting a vac- and Amarpal Singh. girls had stopped going to and patriarchy also played a be made to ensure the return of gencies. He said special train- total of 321 people, in which in Ghazipur City cination campaign at Siwan railway station. These GIRL DROPOUTS TO schools for several reasons and vital role in affecting girls’ these girls back to school and ing to handle paediatric cases station the maximum 125 and at Ballia station included four employees of Commercial depart- BE BROUGHT BACK TO they would be brought back to education. for this incentives would also was also being imparted to 78 employees, including contractual employ- ment, 14 local vendors, 10 porters and 20 con- SCHOOLS: Basic Shiksha schools. He said at the nation- He said the representa- be given to them. them. ees and contract workers and vendors associated tract workers, PRO Ashok Kumar said. !"#$%&!()* +! * ,-.-/ 7
* R '" ! ! 9 : ()*)+" 22+( he Enforcement ()*)+" TDirectorate (ED) has arrest- ()*)+" ed the CMD of Shakti Bhog day after RSS chief Mohan Foods Limited, Kewal Krishan ABhagwat asserted that the delegation of Trinamool Kumar, under the Prevention of DNA of all Indians is the same, ACongress (TMC) MPs met Money-laundering Act Opposition leaders on Monday President Ram Nath Kovind (PMLA). questioned the motive behind on Monday and sought the Kumar’s arrest on Sunday such a remark even as it removal of Tushar Mehta as the of the Solicitor General of India”, was in continuation of a search claimed that there is a differ- Solicitor General of India, alleg- it said. operation which was carried ence in what the Sangh Parivar, ing that his reported meeting Earlier, the party’s members out at nine premises located in BJP and the Government say as with West Bengal BJP leader of parliament — Derek O’Brien, Delhi and Haryana. During the sification over a decade with entities,” the agency said in a compared to their actions. The Suvendu Adhikari raised serious Ray and Moitra — had also writ- searches, various incriminating a turnover growth of ?1,411 statement. Centre, however, said the pro- doubts of impropriety. TMC ten to Prime Minister Narendra documents and digital evi- crore in 2008 to 6,000 crore After his arrest, he was paganda by opponents often MPs Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Modi for removing Mehta and dence have been recovered. in 2014, the bank had said. produced before the Special prevailed over the actual views conspired to break the broth- product of Hindutva and these Mahua Moitra also submitted a had alleged the meeting between The CBI’s FIR alleged a The ED had initiated Court here on Sunday. The of the Sangh mainly because erhood and social fabric by cre- criminals have the patronage of letter to the President, which Mehta and Adhikari was in fraud of 3,269 crore on a money laundering investiga- court granted custody to ED the organisation did not pay ating hullabaloo about the a government backing said, “This meeting took place violation of established norms consortium of 10 banks led by tion on the basis of an FIR till July 9. The court noted that attention to these campaigns. Sangh. Hindutva, the president of the at Mehta’s official residence.” and “reeks of impropriety”. “To the State Bank of India (SBI). registered by CBI against in its considered opinion the While the Congress said if Naqvi said the RSS ideol- All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul “Such a meeting, between make matters worse, this meet- According to the SBI, the Kumar and unknown others, remand of the accused was Bhagwat is true to his words, he ogy has always been full of har- Muslimeen (AIMIM) alleged. one of the highest serving law ing took place subsequent to an directors allegedly falsified for criminal conspiracy, cheat- necessary and justified for must give directions that all mony, brotherhood and “Cowardice, violence and mur- officers of India, the solicitor equally improper meeting accounts and forged docu- ing and criminal misconduct. fair and complete investiga- those BJP leaders who nationalism, and it was the pro- der are an integral part of general, who is also appointed as between Adhikari and the Home ments to siphon off public “The allegations against tion of the matter, it said. “harassed” innocent Muslims paganda by “Bharat bashing Godse’s Hindutva thinking. the Special Public Prosecutor for Minister of India, Amit Shah. funds. the accused include diversion During the custodial be removed from their posts, bridage” that had painted a The lynching of Muslims is also the Central Bureau of Notably, Adhikari is an accused The 24-year-old company, of funds from loan accounts interrogation, the agency is AIMIM chief Asaduddin negative picture of the Sangh. the result of this thinking,” Investigation (CBI) and an in various criminal cases of which is into manufacturing by round tripping of funds expected to unravel the Owaisi hit back saying those Senior Congress leader Owaisi said in a series of tweets accused person being investi- cheating, illegal gratification, and selling wheat, flour, rice, through related entities and money laundering trail as also criminals who carried out Digvijaya Singh alleged that in Hindi. gated by the same agency, rais- and bribery etc.” biscuits, cookies etc., had siphoning of funds was being the role of other suspect indi- lynching may not know the dif- there is a difference between his Reacting to Bhagwat’s es extremely serious doubts of Such meetings make a total grown organically as it ven- done by way of suspicious viduals and entities, officials ference between a cow and a words and actions. “Mohan remarks that the DNA of all impropriety,” the letter submit- mockery of the criminal justice tured into food-related diver- sale/purchase from various said. buffalo but the names of Bhagwat ji, will you pass on Indians is the same, Mayawati ted by the MPs on behalf of the system and would only serve to Junaid, Akhlaq, Pehlu, Rakbar, these views to your disciples, said the RSS chief’s statement TMC stated. destroy the common man’s faith Alimuddin were enough for preachers, Vishwa Hindu was like “Muh me Ram, bagal Solicitor General Mehta has in the judiciary, it said. “We, " them to kill. Parishad/Bajrang Dal workers me chhuri”, a Hindi proverb denied meeting Adhikari at his therefore, have reasons to believe BSP supremo Mayawati also? Will you pass on these that roughly translates to show- official residence. Adhikari, once that such a meeting has been :! ' 2 said it did not get down well as teachings to Modi-Shah ji and ing a two-faced nature. “RSS a Trinamool Congress heavy- organised to influence the out- there is difference in what the BJP chief minister also?,” Singh chief Bhagwat’s remarks that weight, is an accused in the 2016 come of criminal cases where Sangh Parivar, BJP and the gov- asked. the DNA of all Indians is the Narada tapes case, and Mehta is Adhikari is an accused person, ( P 8 ernment says as compared to Alleging that the RSS had same and violence is against representing the CBI in the using the high offices of the ! their actions. instilled “hatred” between Hindutva at a programme in Supreme Court and the Calcutta solicitor general. We state that Minority Affairs Minister Hindus and Muslims, Singh Ghaziabad on Sunday is not High Court in the agency’s the act of the solicitor general to ()*)+" Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said said it was now not easy to going down well as there is a probe against senior TMC lead- provide an opportunity of an " " those in the RSS, through their remove the “seeds of hatred” difference in the words and ers in the matter. audience to Suvendu Adhikari is he Supreme Court on service to the people, did a lot sown against Muslims from actions of the Sangh, BJP and This is a “deeply troubling not only indicative of grave TMonday said it would of work for the unity of the “Saraswati Shishu Mandir to the Government that is there matter of national importance impropriety but also raises trou- hear on July 12 the plea of society, but the ‘gumrahi (mis- the intellectual training pro- for everyone to see,” Mayawati that raises grave doubts of bling doubts about his profes- yoga guru Ramdev seeking a leading) gang’, not only in vided by the Sangh.” said in a statement in Hindi impropriety in one of India’s sional integrity,” the TMC stay on proceedings in con- India but in the world, always Owaisi said hatred is the here. highest legal offices - the Office alleged. nection with multiple FIRs lodged over his alleged remarks against the use of allopathic medicines during the Covid pandemic, saying it 0 2 2 +P received original records of his statements late Sunday night only. The apex court was scheduled to examine the =?/@11 $$ original records of the state- ments of Ramdev on the use of allopathic medicine fol- %&7.< lowing his plea to stay inves- ()*)+" admittedly Twitter Inc is an tigation and transfer the cases intermediary within the mean- lodged against him in this he Centre on Monday told ing of provision of IT Act, 2000 ()*)+" connection to Delhi. Tthe Delhi High Court that and a Significant Social Media “Yesterday night at 11 social media company Twitter Intermediary (SSMI) under he Centre on Monday said PM, we got bulky files having Inc has failed to comply with the IT Rules 2021. Tdistribution of free food- copies of statements and India’s new IT Rules, which is It said that in spite of the ()*)+" Highlighting steps taken grains under the fourth phase videos,” said a bench com- law of the land and is manda- three months’ time granted to by the central government to of the Pradhan Mantra Garib prising Chief Justice N V torily required to be complied all SSMIs to comply with the IT he Government on check prices of dals, the Kalyan Anna Yojana Ramana and justices A S with. The Centre, in an affidavit Rules 2021 having expired on TMonday said retail prices Secretary said import policy (PMGKAY) has started in Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy. filed in the High Court, said May 26, Twitter has “failed to of pulses are showing a declin- was tweaked by shifting tur, seven states and about 14,700 “We are posting the matter any non-compliance amounts fully comply” with the same. ing trend after its interven- urad and moong from restrict- tonnes have been given to after a week,” the CJI said to breach of provisions of IT The IT Rules were notified on tions. ed to free category till October beneficiaries so far. after senior advocate Mukul Rules, leading to US-based February 25. “Barring masoor dal, this year. About 70.6 lakh tonnes of Rohatgi, appearing for Twitter losing its immunity The affidavit, filed through prices of all other pulses have Recently, the Government foodgrains were distributed in Ramdev, offered that the mat- conferred under the IT Act. Central government standing declined continuously in the had imposed stock limits on the third phase of PMGKAY ter can be taken up on some The affidavit has been filed counsel Ripudaman Singh last 4-5 weeks both in retail all pulses except moong until between May and June. On other day. in response to a plea by lawyer Bhardwaj, said that Twitter has and wholesale markets,” October in order to prevent ration card portability facility, above the quota allocated at rately,” he added. Earlier, the bench had Amit Acharya, in which he failed to comply with the IT Pandey said adding the recent hoarding. “Imposition of stock the Government said the highly subsidised rates under “Distribution of phase-IV sought original records per- claimed non-compliance of the Rules, 2021 as on July 1 for the imposition of stock limits on limits and information dis- remaining four states — NFSA to these beneficiaries. foodgrains has commenced in taining to the alleged state- Centre’s new IT Rules by the following reasons—chief com- wholesalers, retailers, millers closure of stock from traders Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi Food Secretary Sudhanshu seven states and union terri- ments made by Ramdev on microblogging platform. The pliance officer has not been and importers of pulses will will further bring down prices and West Bengal — are Pandey said during the third tories. And about 14,700 the issue. Multiple matter is scheduled to come up appointed; the position of the further have a cooling effect in the coming weeks,” the expected to come on board phase of PMGKAY, “about 89 tonnes of foodgrains have FIRs have been lodged against for hearing on Tuesday. The RGO is vacant; the position of on retail prices, Union Food Secretary said. soon. per cent of the allocated food- been distributed till July 5,” a Ramdev in Patna and Raipur Centre’s affidavit, filed by N nodal contact person (even on Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey Asked if the government PMGKAY was first intro- grains was distributed to ben- senior food ministry official following complaints by the Samaya Balan, working as an interim basis) is vacant, and said. plans distribution of edible oil duced in 2020 for eight eficiaries. The distribution said. Indian Medical Association. Scientist-E in the Cyber Law the physical contact address, Traditionally, masoor is and pulses via ration shops, months to provide relief to 80 was 94 per cent in May and it The Centre has already Besides seeking quashing of Group with the Ministry of which was shown to be there grown less here and imported. the Secretary said the Centre crore beneficiaries covered should reach that level in a allocated 198.78 lakh criminal complaints, Ramdev Electronics and Information on May 29, is not available The import of masoor has distributes only rice and wheat under the National Food week or so.” tonnes of foodgrains for July- has sought their clubbing and Technology (MEITY), said again on Twitter website. increased and the government as per the provisions of Security Act (NFSA) from There was a delay as states November period under the transfer to Delhi. hopes there will be a cooling National Food Security Act. COVID-induced economic follow different scheme to all States. As an interim relief, effect on masoor prices also, However, some states are dis- hardships. cycles of distribution of ration. Around 16 States/UTs Ramdev has also urged for a he said. For instance in Delhi, tributing items like edible oil The scheme was reintro- However, the distribution is have started lifting the grains. stay on the investigation in retail prices of pulses have and pulses. duced this year for third phase picking up in Nearly 4 lakh tonnes have connection with the criminal declined up to 7/kg in one Meanwhile, India Pulses implementation for two Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and been lifted by these states till complaints. month. and Grains Association months till June and later Jharkhand, he said in a virtu- July 5. The criminal At present, retail prices of (IPGA) has expressed shock extended till November under al press briefing. “We are Most States have assured complaints have been lodged gram are ruling at Rs 73/kg in over the stock limits imposed the fourth phase. insisting states to distribute that distribution would take by Indian Medical the national capital, masoor on the stakeholders and Free grains are provided grains allocated under the place in a seamless manner, Association (IMA) in Bihar ()*)+" dal at Rs 87/kg, moong at Rs sought immediate withdraw- under PMGKAY over and NFSA and PMGKAY sepa- the official said. and Chhattisgarh over his 100/kg, tur dal at Rs 110/kg al of the order. alleged remarks he Congress on Monday and urad at Rs 114/kg in the IPGA Vice Chairman against the use of allopathic Tasserted that the said period, as per the gov- Bimal Kothari, in a separate have been traditionally high- study conducted by IPGA in between wholesale and retail medicine during the Covid-19 Government has no option ernment data. statement, said retail prices er than wholesale prices. A June showed that the gap prices was fairly large, he said. pandemic. but to order a JPC probe into the allegations of corruption in the purchase of Rafale fighter Prosecution Services has now $ jets and questioned Prime appointed a judge to investi- Minister Narendra Modi’s gate “corruption, influence silence even 48 hours after an peddling and brazen 9$ investigation in France was favouritism” in the 36-air- ordered into the deal. craft Rafale deal. “The Former Congress presi- intriguing silence of the Modi $ .9 9> dent Rahul Gandhi said truth Government points towards cannot be silenced while for- mal-intent to hush up the cor- ()*)+" my of monsoon fury with the ()*)+" essary for the production of mer defence minister A K ruption. The refusal of the mountainous state Nepal infectious viral particles. Antony said the Modi gov- BJP Government to probe ven as the southwest mon- increasing gushing water cientists have identified a “We developed the pro- ernment cannot escape and punish the guilty is even Esoon is playing hide and through the rivers flowing Spost-infection treatment for tease inhibitor GC376 for treat- accountability by keeping more astonishing, pointing seek in north and northwest across the state and foothills SARS-CoV-2, the virus that ing a fatal coronavirus infection mum and alleged that it towards a concerted effort to India where people are des- of Bihar raining incessantly causes Covid-19, and success- in cats, which is now under points towards a “mal-intent bury the scam,” the former perately waiting for revival of getting flooded since the mid- fully demonstrated its efficacy commercial development as to hush up” alleged corrup- defence minister said. the monsoon, Bihar is the only dle of June with little respite in stopping viral reproduction an investigational new animal tion in the deal. “Truth can’t He said the series of State in the country which has in between. in mice. The study, published drug,” said Yunjeong Kim, be silenced. Unlike ‘Modia’,” events and documents in pub- received more than the annu- West Champaran, East in the journal Proceedings of associate professor at Kansas Rahul Gandhi tweeted, using lic records have now affirmed al rainfall it normally wit- Champaran, Sitamarhi, the National Academy of State University in the US. the hashtag “RafaleScam”. the stance of the nesses at this time of the year. Madhubani, Madhepura, Sciences, shows that animal “After COVID-19 He also shared a video of Congress party about “wrong- The India Meteorological Supaul, Forbesganj, models infected with SARS- emerged, many research groups a journalist of French media doing and corruption” in the Department (IMD) said on Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, CoV-2 and treated with an reported that this inhibitor is firm Mediapart who claimed Rafale deal. “What is, indeed, Monday southwest monsoon Araria,Bhagalpur, Punea, inhibitor of protease enzymes also effective against the coro- that the then French president mysterious is the fact that is set to revive and spread to rainfall. India, so far, received July 5, an excess of 92 percent Kishanganj and Katihar are had significantly increased sur- navirus that causes COVID-19, Francois Hollande had said despite 48 hours having remaining parts of north India 207.6 mm rainfall between so far. The data shows that all the worst hit. Floods have vival and decreased lung viral and many are currently pursu- that the Indian government lapsed, the prime minister by July 10. Of the 694 districts June 1 and July 5 despite the 38 districts in Bihar have affected life and damaged quantity. ing the development of pro- had proposed Anil Ambani’s and the defence minister have across India, 223 in 19 states monsoon which is currently in received either excess or large property along with crops. These protease inhibitors tease inhibitors as a treatment,” Reliance group as a partner of decided to maintain com- have reported deficient mon- its break phase since June 28. excess rainfall. Monsoon The situation is not likely to are a class of antiviral drugs that Kim said. Dassault in the deal. plete silence on the ordering soon and 32 large deficient According to IMD, Bihar reached before time over improve much as the rains will prevent viral reproduction by The research team modi- Antony alleged that of corruption investigation while 201 reported normal has received 423.9 mm rain- Bihar and maintained active continue for the next one selectively binding to viral fied GC376 using a tool called “prima facie corruption in the into the Rafale deal by the and 238 districts reported fall as against the normal of to vigorous conditions. week with short breaks in enzymes and blocking the acti- deuteration to test its efficacy Rafale deal is now apparent”, French Public Prosecution either excess or large excess 220.5 mm between June 1 and Bihar had a double wham- between. vation of proteins that are nec- against SARS-CoV-2. as the French Public Services. !"#$%&!()* +! * ,-.-/ 8
$ ',&!,- $+1 #' 9$ 78 9$ 9 ''?:*0>'98 ! % # - R$ $Q R =B4 $ $ 2 3 : 9 ; " , ; + <,;+ = :B $ $# $ #N(8 O > ; " ! ( - # $ 5E: , ike any successful and unhinged politician, crick- eter Imran Khan can ' A7F , ; seamlessly usurp accolades 57 ) forL things that he often didn’t do D " himself, eg invent “reverse swing”, $ as it was his lesser known team- mate Sarfaraz Nawaz who did so. " Imran, who infamously confessed " to using a bottle-top to illegally scruff the ball and thereby gener- + :A ate unplayable “reverse swing”, car- ried those invaluable lessons from :@ :B 0 his previous calling onto his new ! avatar as the Prime Minister. The @E , fast bowler who swung into the ! political citadel promising a truly democratic, liberal and empow- ered nation, free from the clutch- / ! es of the Pakistani ‘Generals’, is now ' everything, except that. Imran’s U- ! turns in terms of political positions have the same “reverse swing” " angularities, and his Government " is accused of deriving its legitima- even at the cost of shockingly a much smaller feline) barely decade of the 21st century. ! cy from the same ‘Generals’ whom empty coffers, economy in ICU, meowed: “Because of our ‘Taliban Khan’ is perhaps the S ! he once decried. Maryam Sharif societal unrest, international extreme proximity and rela- most befitting moniker. recently called him ‘Tabedar’ opprobrium and a clear case of tionship with China, we actu- Like in cricket, “reverse " ! Khan (‘Compliant’ Khan, refer- “hit-wicket” in neighbouring ally accept the Chinese version”. swing” is a very effective capa- encing the Generals). Clearly, the Afghanistan, that could enflame Given the economical-diplo- bility to have but to win the " man whose evolving marital pref- and engulf Pakistan sooner matic-military lifeline in the game, a lot more is required — ; O erences suggest a certain political than later. With “iron brother” hands of the Chinese with similarly so, in governance and trajectory and utility — from a Xi Jinping and hardline Islamist China-Pakistan Economic politics. Talking of MA Jinnah O ! British Jewish-billionaire’s daugh- Recep Erdogan in tow to sole- Corridor (CPEC), it is hardly and Muhammad Iqbal to pub- " ,;+ ; ter, to a British-Pakistani journal- ly defend the Pakistani positions surprising that the Chairman of licly posit one narrative, while > 2 :E , ist of Pashtun lineage, to finally a after the Arab Sheikdoms have the Senate Standing Committee actually moving the ball veil-wearing, Punjabi-speaking started shunning Pakistan — on Planning and Development towards the revisionism of ‘mystic’ or pirni! Contrary to Imran is saddled with the rec- !0(%, ! 0( had called the CPEC “another General Zia-ul-Haq or even 0 $ ,;+ writer Salman Rushdie’s banter of iprocal awkwardness of defend- East India Company” in the Recep Erdogan is patently “Im the Dim” (as purportedly ing illiberalities, religiosities *)%)0.? 0- making! King Khan owes his “reverse swing”. Despite the ini- ; D " called during Imran’s Oxford and interferences of the Turkish 1%0 "),% survival to the Chinese largesse, tial hoopla for changes in O ; days), Imran has read the politi- strongman, or the plain inde- and if that means bowling in a Pakistani outlook with promis- cal pitch rather well and exploit- fensibility of the Chinese *")(") few more “reverse swing” deliv- es of ‘Naya Pakistan’, Delhi has ed the conditions with multiple authoritarian. *))%( ) eries, why not? witnessed no U-turn of the type and successful “reverse swing”. Imran, who took upon From calling global terror- that it would rather see, nor The proud ‘Niazi’ Pathan from himself to write to Mark 8+,>.0> -%() ist Osama bin Laden a shaheed have the other neighbours like 45 Mianwali (though he chooses not Zuckerberg about 80+ ! ,( (martyr), signing deals with Iran or Afghanistan, or indeed to use the family name, perhaps ‘Islamophobia’, forwarded brave extremist organisations like the US. For Pakistan itself, the owing to a certain clansman, Lt missives to all Muslim coun- 80 )") Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan situation has got grimmer from Gen AK Niazi, who surrendered tries, railed against Israelis, (TLP) to muddying the war on all socio-economic indicators to Indian forces in Dhaka!) has name-called the French %)10% ,0%> terror with its own preferences internally, and isolated from an been an enigma, defying odds and President, alluded to ‘world ),01N(,>, and agenda in Afghanistan, international perspective. But stances. The contradictions were jewry’ for economic ills, to Imran’s constant living under the ‘Kaptan’ who was busy obvious from the start, when the fruitlessly invoked Kashmir at 8,/ ,(OD()* the shadows of getting blacklist- stitching his own cause and Westernised playboy-turned- all possible forums — is rather 8,/ ,(E,+0(5 ed for support to terrorism is future in the speech after lift- politician posited the reformato- meekly diffident on the belea- hardly the makings of any ing the World Cup in 1992, ry idea of ‘Naya Pakistan’ (New guered Uighurs in China. * " 0%) ‘Naya Pakistan’. Imran’s recent much to the chagrin of the for- Pakistan), along with more pietis- Initially, he pretended naivete 8 ) ! comment, “If women wear gotten teammates who helped tic allusions of ‘Riyasat-e-Medina’ or ignorance when he called it very few clothes, it will have an him rise to the winning podi- (Government of Medina). Like his a “non-issue” but in the face of ,++- 0(01 impact on men unless they are um — the dangerous legacy of bottle-top honesty, Imran did say, undeniable proof of the scale N% >,, ) ) (,O robots”, was counter-intuitive- “reverse swing” spares none. even if incredously so, “A leader and intensity of the targeted ly misogynistic and depraved; (The writer, a military vet- who does not take U-turns (in the oppression, Imran’s “reverse D50?)%( )( it did not behoove a graduate eran, is a former Lt Governor interest of the nation) is not a real swing” couldn’t be glaring. The from Oxford if he felt that of Andaman & Nicobar Islands leader” — that be the case, Pakistan one-time, supposed ‘Lion of 01 ) (,E women were responsible for and Puducherry. The views does have a thoroughbred leader, Lahore’ (who now proximates sexual violence in the third expressed are personal.) 9 ( 2 # 2#!9 '( Sir — Father Stan Swamy was a defend- .8O er of human rights and champion of the # poor all his life. His story was both hero- $ # # ! ic and poignant; he had to spend nine $ # . 3 ( @ months in jail without any trial before % $$ # #$ his passing away. As he was booked +,'$ ' 3 ! under terror laws, he was not granted bail ! ' $ $ / on numerous occasions despite his age (' # )! '$ 84:452?8@P11/: and failing health. He passed away a day * . # K,'3 3 $*% A before another bail hearing. The image '# !# $ 2 P Q ! of Stan Swamy sipping tea through a straw with his shaking hands is an image ' +, + 56777 !# ! " ! $ etched on our minds. 1 % # $ ,O , ' ! Father Swamy looked so frail that we - # 89#! $ simply could not believe the ground for # # ' 3 # ( # 9 :6 ; denial of bail cited by an NIA court: He $ $ $ * . , GHDHE# ! L, # # tried to overthrow the mighty Indian !# . 3 # $# State using his muscle power! Those who +,'(' O $ '# + # /8=8>8348B:84 2 knew and worked with him say that he ! % $ $ # $ K . / devoted his life to the uplift of the “invis- $ # ' M , # ;#,<+= 8 0 # H ible and marginal” indigenous people in %$ #8$O , F 9 # # $' Jharkhand and became a victim of the ' # ' '$ ' # ; <9#;= 80# # Government’s repression. ! % 3 # & # + P!9#;! Q ! His tireless work among the tribes- ) ! O ' # # " ; ! people clashed with the interests of the '$' # !0? F$ !4<4: 464:| ' P Q Government and the rapacious corpo- %# rations. The Central agencies were set on P " 2 ! him. The State may have succeeded in Unity”, and to be part of a company whose seven years of Prime Minister Narendra 454>?1:<8 2 hastening his death, but it could not mission it is to make space available to all. Modi’s rule during which many Muslims K- ( She would be the first Telugu eve to ven- and Dalits have been lynched. A fortnight # 2 ) defeat him or frustrate his quest for jus- tice, as Hemingway would have put it. ture on a space mission. ago when Twitter reported the lynching . $ 2 # G David Milton |Kanyakumari MR Jayanthy Mani |Trichy of an old Muslim man whose beard was $ 1 + ) S 1 2 + cut off, an FIR was filed against Twitter O > + 2 + 9 ? > for reporting the truth. D* Since elections are knocking in Uttar !$ $ " ' Sir — A Telugu woman, brought up in Sir — RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said Pradesh and a few other States, the cun- # E' # ; / + $ Houston, will become the second India- that not only should the law punish those ning Bhagwat seems to be going down born woman to fly into space after guilty of “mob lynching” but “if a Hindu " $ this path. If he really means what he says, 213844: 13>4934: Kalpana Chawla. Sirsha Bandla will be one says no Muslim should live here (in India), there are credible actions Bhagwat can ) K8 of the six space travellers aboard the VSS that person is not a Hindu”. The stunning take: Does he have the courage to dis- <) = ) @7:6 0 ; Unity of Virgin Galactic. It is scheduled to statement reminds one of the Bengali own all the historical statements by take off from New Mexico alongside the proverb “Eje dekhi jole bhse shila” (like a Savarkar, Hedgewar and Golwalkar .8 founder of Virgin Galactic, Richard stone floating in water). If Bhagwat is truly defining Hindutva and a majoritarian 5 O $ S AB ! Branson. Virgin is launching its test honest, let him make a declaration that # $' Hindu Rashtra where, barring Hindus, $ 2 spaceflight on July 11. they have abandoned the ideology of a others would be second-class citizens? If 2, ) 2 Sirsha is strongly connected to her Hindu Rashtra and also take back the dis- D%#E one wants India to become a superpow- , roots in Andhra Pradesh but her ambition criminatory law on immigration. er and a prosperous nation, religion of flying is now taking her to the skies. People are truly surprised to hear the $ $ 8 C , should take a back seat. ## ' Indian-origin women continue to break RSS chief finally admitting that mob Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee | Faridabad S $ # 9#; the proverbial glass ceiling and prove their lynching occurs in India and requesting ' S S D mettle. She said she felt “incredibly hon- the BJP, RSS and the Sangh Parivar to stop 8 /8=8 C:>:138 oured” to be part of the “amazing crew of it because “it is against Hindutva” after 33813/9/:8;<=40>/= K,/, !"#$%&!()* +! * ,-.-/ 9
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or the last couple of years, the Confederation of All India Traders 4 (CAIT) was complaining about a + / + R/ 9 blatant violation of the Foreign DirectF Investment (FDI) policy and the & ( S 9 @F S ! # Foreign Exchange Management Act " 9 (FEMA) by global e-commerce players ! $ S like Amazon and Walmart-owned- AI7 8 Flipkart, etc.Addressing their concerns, the / , Ministry of Commerce and Industries in ! " December 2020 asked the Reserve Bank # , of India and the Enforcement !# . Directorateto take action against these global giants. 5 @7:6 0 Earlier this year, Commerce Minister , Piyush Goyal promised to ensure that the # , # e-commerce sector works “in the true spir- 9&( it of the law”. As a follow-up, the Ministry ' # of Consumer Affairs proposed a set of new ( @7@: rules called Consumer Protection (e-com- merce) Rules, 2020, to be implemented P Q ,0, ! factoring in the views of industry (e-com- merce giants included) and other stake- holders. Aimed at all e-commerce entities that are not established in India, these rules require every e-commerce outfit that intends to operate in India to (i) register segment to benefit from FDI, asso- doing even though they came in as ward? itself with the Department for Promotion ciated technologies, and best glob- marketplace operators. A genuine response to their of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) - al practices in all areas of the sup- A clarification issued on demand would require the the nodal authority in the Commerce ") ply chain in sync with its underly- December 26, 2018, said: “The Government to drastically alter Ministry that deals with trade and com- ,%/)8+,!) ing philosophy, it didnot want to owner of the marketplace or its PN 3 to say that “the owner of the merce-related issues including foreign ,8+,10% allow the likes of Amazon and subsidiary or its JV with an Indian marketplace or its subsidiary or its investment; (ii) bar affiliated entities *")%)?)(0% Flipkart to undertake direct sales company cannot have ownership of JV with the Indian company can- from selling on the e-commerce platform )++") % to Indian consumers. This posed a the seller.” Further, “a seller on the not have even one per cent share- and restricting ‘flash sales’ (an acronym serious dilemma as the real busi- platform cannot source more than holding of the seller on the plat- for online sales for a very short period of 8%0-!0 ness opportunity being in direct 25 per cent of its inventory from a form”. Further, “a seller or firm on time that offers substantial discounts or !0(- )%)?)( sales, how could the latter come firm connected with the latter”. The the platform cannot source any sup- promotions); (iii) disallow seller from , 0*()% under a policy regime that pro- owner can get around bothin two plies (not even one unit) from a . " ,0, using the name or brand associated with )%)+>,!, hibits it? ways - one, by having less than 50 firm connected with the latter”. This +! # > ( that of the marketplace e-commerce enti- ,1,! + ,0% The clever bureaucrats gave a per cent shareholding in the seller will ensure that the marketplace ) ! ty for promotion or offer for sale of goods. ") way out of this dilemma to their firm and argue that he or she has owner has no connection whatso- To understand the implications of the ,%/)8+,!) political masters. They drafted the no control over the latter and two, ever with the seller neither by way ( * > above restrictions as also those already in conditions for FDI in the e-com- by its wholesale arm restricting of shareholding inthe latter’s firm place (bar on firms controlled by the e- 0*()%8%0? ) merce marketplace in a manner supplies to the seller within the 25 nor making any supplies to it. 9 , commerce major from selling on its plat- )%? !)-!" that these multinationals got into per cent threshold. Ensuring compliance with such 9 # form; prohibition on the latter having ,.00/ (5 ‘direct selling’ without appearing to Despite the clarification, the a rigorous stipulation is, however, #S ‘exclusive arrangement’ with preferred sell- 0%)%%, (5 be explicitly doing so. Thus, Press hold of e-commerce giants over a Herculean task. It is impossible *. ers, etc.), let us take a look at the extant (?0 !) Note 3 prescribed two conditions Indian retail continues. They are (this would involve a microscopic , 2 0 9 FDI policy under which Amazon and ,%%,(5 (5") for their entry into market place — dominant sellers themselves.Just watch on shares held by e-com- " ! , Flipkart have come to India. As per the )+ ?)%> (i) “the entity cannot permit more about three dozen firms out of a merce majors in sellerfirms as also # 1 guidelines issued in early 2016, 100 per than 25 per cent of total sales on total of 400,000 sellers on the the stock-flow of every seller). cent FDI is allowed under the so-called ,!!)8 (5 its platform from one vendor or its Amazon platform account for two- Even worse, it is tantamount to ask- + marketplace model. 8,> )( group companies; (ii) it cannot thirds of the sales made on it.This ing the foreign majors to pack up. 8 !J The marketplace is a platform where ",(+ (5 directly or indirectly influence the is not a bolt from the blue. It is the It will be viewed as a retrospective # ! ; vendors sell their products to consumers %))! 0( sale price. inevitable outcome of a policy change of policy and give a wrong ! " even as its owner merely acts as a facili- *,%)"0- (5 Without any mention of who that allowed FDI in online retail signal about India not being an " tator. The marketplace owner provides ser- ,(00( the vendor is, a firm linked to the albeit through the backdoor. attractive destination.This course ! vices such as booking orders, raising marketplace either its subsidiary or Following mounting pressure should be avoided. " invoices, arranging the delivery, accepting a Joint Venture with an Indian from traders and small A pragmatic approach would payments, handling rejections, warehous- company is eligible. As for the sec- businesses,the Government claimed be one wherein the Narendra Modi , ! ing and so on. However,the person can- ond condition, it is not easy to that it will not tolerate any connec- government legitimizes direct sell- 1 #S not hold inventory and undertake direct establish that the owner of the mar- tion in whatever formbetween the ing by foreign companies in Indian " ! selling. This is in line with the philosophy ket place has manipulated the sale sellers on the one hand,and the plat- retail in all forms without any rid- of the Bharatiya Janata Party to disallow price. In view of the above, contrary form owner on the other. However, ers. This will enable all retailers, S FDI in Indian retail: In 2012-13 when the to the declaredintent of the policy, that is plain rhetoric as there is small or big, online or offline,to get ' J $ then UPA - Government brought a pro- which disallowed the marketplace nothing to back it up. As long as the access to FDI and compete with one posal for FDI in retail (albeit physical for- core of PN 3 which gives legitima- another on equal terms. It will be ! owner from direct selling to indi- mat or the so-called ‘brick and mortar’), vidual consumers, the fine print cy to the presence of e-commerce a win-win for all stakeholders " ! this was opposed by BJP. permitted them to do so - albeit by majors as direct sellers remains, including millions of small traders AI7 " In recent years, however, with a phe- (The writer is a policy its subsidiary or JV. This is precise- they have nothing to worry about and consumers. This will also be the analyst. The views ) nomenal growth of online retail sales, even expressed are personal.) ly what e-commerce majors such unlike the small traders and busi- best bet for boosting investment, as the incumbent Government wanted this as Amazon and Flipkart have been nesses.Then, what is the way for- growth, and jobs. > " ; . ! 9 " > > 9 O P0 ( # P ! ! * $ " ! ! 0 0 9&( L! L $9 A !" #$! " %$&'( !')$# !'" * !+!'+, !$' +,! &# & +, !') !$- # $ +!, %- .
he Make In India (MII) investments and working cap- However, here is the per- They also imported and copied playing field in public procure- is now fully designed and man- scheme was launched by ital showing an upward trend. spective of a proud engineer- technologies at some stage but ment is favouring multina- ufactured in India. These trains Tthe Narendra Modi gov- The credit-deposit ratio of who would like to see the are now confident creators of tionals and their products as the may not match the aesthetics of ernment to boost domestic banks was not encouraging. It Atmanirbhar campaign bol- products and technologies. eligibility criterion stipulated in Metro trains but Indian designs manufacturing. However, the was a re-packaging of existing stered and nurtured in a resur- Despite our size and talent projects tends to exclude capa- can help reduce prices substan- pandemic of 2020 intervened, schemes with hardly any fiscal gent India through innova- pool, we have remained an ble Indian companies which tially and, if encouraged, can bringing economic woes and 3 : torpedoes to boost demand. tion, technology, and its man- importer of technology. A lack experience. lead to exports too. disruption of supply chains, The government’s stance was to agement. The birth of an idea, country that can make Some examples: Rapid We hear of FAME I and adding to the existing despair rely more on increased credit transformed into a product, Mangalyaan in an environ- urbanisation in India has boost- FAME II policies for greater over border issues with China. supply rather than all-out fis- process or business concept, ment of technology-denial at ed the Metro sector. Metro penetration of Electric Vehicles We soon realized that China cal intervention. within a marketplace with an one-tenth the cost of Antilia — technology has seen improved but their electronics, converters, had a stranglehold on certain Given this background, opportunity, for the Abhiyan. outcome of value, completes the the Ambani abode — has no designs, functionality, and effi- motors, and batteries are key manufacturing sectors. the hope of Atmanirbhar The narratives claiming cycle of innovation. This leads home-grown technologies to ciencies. However, except for imported. And solar installa- The government rejigged Bharat converting MII into a successes are also misplaced. In to a systemic knowledge and boast of. This is obviously a the nostalgic, indigenous tions? The solar module with the MII scheme into the new avatar of self-reliance 2020, China imported 11 per skillset to manufacture a prod- result of our cockeyed focus Kolkata Metro of 1984, India the cell, batteries and convertor Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. appeared far-fetched. Schemes cent more from India while our uct or service, employing apt over the decades by successive does not own any technology are mostly imported. We need A hyped 20lakh-crore fiscal like Production-linked imports from China reduced by technology. Technology can governments and the onus and only low-end work is done a playing field thatwill benefit stimulus package was Incentive, with their gestation 14 per cent. The trade deficit be borrowed for some time by now lies squarely on this gov- here. Is there any other coun- local industry willing to design announced. It was, however, periods, do have an immedi- came down by 22 per cent. But a large developing country like ernment to change course fast. try that would spend so much and create IPRs that would rest mainly about making easy ate impact and some sectors it happened due to reduced pro- ours to catch up with the world The best thing is to invest and yet have no indigenous with India. A million designs credit available to the MSMEs. have geared for enhanced pro- duction in our factories which but at some point, it has to in R&D with the government design or local high-end man- and projects are blossoming in The demand plummeted and (The writer is retired general duction but to blame the pan- use Chinese raw materials. become self-reliant in tech- engaging our industry with a ufacturing to show for? The the minds of an aspirational manager, Indian Railways. the requirement of invest- The views expressed are demic for sluggish activities is With no increase in the export nology. Do we stand where caveat: do majority design and Mumbai locals move at high- India. All they need is the ments touched a new low with personal.) incorrect as, after all, the pan- of value-added products, it Japan was in the fifties or development work in India. er speeds and at times, greater leadership's resolve to make no signs of expected profit on demic was the reason, and the does not help our self-reliance. China in the nineties? Yes. Our obsession with a level frequency, but their equipment India truly Atmanirbhar. !"#$%&!()* +! * ,-.-/ 10
%1"( 4 & + $ !$ O C 5/-; / - ., “Domestic indices wit- panies to reduce employment nessed a gap-up opening and again. quity indices made a win- maintained the levels despite According to Binod Modi, $ 68 in high teens, driven by strong Ening start to the week on mixed sentiments seen in glob- Head - Strategy at Reliance volume growth and calibrated Monday, buoyed by robust al equities. In line with con- Securities, while improving ()*)+" tions resulted in a second suc- price increases.” buying in banking, metal and traction in manufacturing PMI, business momentum with ease cessive monthly drop in new The Godrej group firm energy stocks amid a mixed India’s Service PMI for June fell of curbs has started offering he second wave of the business received by the ser- witnessed strong double-digit trend overseas. to 41.2 against 46.4 in May, comfort to the markets, a mod- TCovid-19 pandemic heav- vices firms. The pace of con- sales growth in its home care A surging rupee, which having no negative impression erate rise in daily COVID-19 ily dented India’s service sector traction was sharp and the and personal care categories. snapped its four-day losing on the market. caseload in various states and output in June, which con- quickest since July 2020,” it said. While the home care was led by streak, also boosted the bulls, “A strong US job data sig- increasing positivity rates in tracted at the fastest pace since According to panel mem- strong growth in household traders said. nalled that the economy is many districts can be a fresh July 2020. bers, business activities and While Marico had last Rising for the second recovering at a steady pace, worry in the near term. The survey data indicated new orders decreased in four week said its domestic business straight session, the 30-share which eased concerns over an that services firms endured out of the five broad areas of has witnessed BSE Sensex closed 395.33 earlier-than-expected interest further losses of new business the service economy, with the over 30 per cent growth in points or 0.75 per cent higher rate hike by the Fed. The over- %$ as the emergence of the second fastest rates of contraction reg- the April-June quarter helped at 52,880. Similarly, the broad- all optimism boosted appetite wave and the reintroduction of istered in consumer services. by double-digit volume growth. er NSE Nifty surged 112.15 for most sectors barring IT and ' containment measures restrict- Transport and storage was ()*)+" view had told PTI, the Tata The company is seeing points or 0.71 per cent to Pharma, while small and mid- ed demand. the only segment to post Group FMCG firm expects “improving demand trends, as 15,834.35. cap stocks continued their out- Consequently, the season- growth. eading FMCG companies in higher growth in the Q1/FY’22 the second wave appears to be State Bank of India was the performance,” said Vinod Nair, M ally adjusted India Services “International demand for Lthe country are expecting over the Q4/FY’21 receding and the vaccination top gainer in the Sensex pack, Head of Research at Geojit Mumbai:The rupee surged Business Activity Index con- Indian services deteriorated their sales growth numbers in GCPL on Monday said it drive is progressing steadily,” climbing 1.92 per cent, fol- Financial Services. by 43 paise, its best single-ses- tracted to 41.2 (index value) in further in June, with new high double digit in the April- expects sales in India to grow said Marico in its quarterly lowed by Tata Steel, L&T, Bajaj India’s services sector sion gains in nearly three June, down from 46.4 report- export orders falling for the June quarter, a period when the “in high teens” in the first quar- update for Q1 of FY2021-22. Finserv, Axis Bank, Bajaj activities contracted further in months, to settle at 74.31 ed in May. 16th consecutive month. The broader market was severely ter ended June 30, while at a “The India business deliv- Finance, M&M and ICICI June as the intensification of against the US dollar on The seasonally adjusted pace of contraction remained impacted by the second wave of consolidated level also it is ered 30 per cent plus revenue Bank. the COVID-19 crisis and rein- Monday, tracking stronger index reading remained above sharp despite easing from May,” the Covid-19 pandemic. confident of delivering “strong growth, backed by a robust In value terms, Reliance troduction of containment Asian peers against the the critical 50-mark that sepa- the report said. FMCG companies such as double-digit” sales growth. double-digit volume growth,” Industries, HDFC twins and measures restricted demand, a American currency and a firm rates growth from contraction. The report also noted a Godrej Consumer Products In its quarterly update for said Marico. ICICI Bank accounted for most monthly survey showed. trend in the domestic equity “Monitored companies second successive 60 monthly Ltd (GCPL) and Marico, in Q1 2021-22, the company said, On the international busi- of the gains for the benchmark. The seasonally adjusted market. commonly indicated that the decline in private sector busi- their quarterly updates to “During the quarter, demand ness, Marico said, it has post- On the other hand, Tech India Services Business Activity At the interbank forex intensification of the Covid ness activity across India. bourses, informed about dou- trends in our categories across ed “constant currency growth Mahindra, Dr Reddy’s, HCL Index fell from 46.4 in May to market, the local unit opened crisis and tight restrictions Resultantly, the Composite ble-digit sales growth. the key countries we operate in, in the low 20s” on the back of Tech, Titan, Bharti Airtel, TCS 41.2 in June, as new work at 74.51 against the greenback curbed demand for services,” PMI Output Index fell to 43.1 While Tata Consumer remained steady.” sustained momentum in and Sun Pharma were the lag- intakes and output contracted and witnessed an intra-day IHS Markit said in the PMI in June from 48.1 in May. Products Ltd (TCPL) MD and In India, GCPL said, “We Bangladesh and broad-based gards, sliding up to 1.34 per at the fastest rates since July high of 74.00 and a low of report. CEO Sunil D’Souza in an inter- expect to deliver sales growth recovery across other markets. cent. 2020, which prompted com- 74.55. PTI “Subdued demand condi- 9 % ' : : 2 1! $ B ? +# ,-!--- BM H ;MN>> OBBB6++ #&- ) +#,6- >C % ; <80&( (; - ., - ., per the report, pencilled by Soumya Kanti Ghosh, the > ()*)+" he Reserve Bank on ousehold debt has sharply group chief economic adviser @A TMonday said the first pur- Hjumped to 37.3 per cent of at State Bank of India (SBI). etail prices of pulses are chase of Government securities the GDP in the pandemic year However, even at over 37 ()*)+" Rshowing a declining trend for an aggregate amount of from 32.5 per cent in FY20, per cent, the household debt to after the government’s inter- 20,000 crore under the G-sec says a report, confirming the GDP ratio is still lower than tate-owned miner NMDC ventions, Union Food Secretary Acquisition Programme (G- deeper financial impact of most other countries, he said. Son Monday announced gov- Sudhanshu Pandey said on SAP 2.0) will be conducted on Covid-19. During the initial lock- ernment plans to offload 4 per Monday. July 8. It also warned that the downs in 2020, deposits of all cent stake in the company The recent imposition of On June 4, RBI Governor ratio may rise further this fis- commercial banks increased - ., residential units were recorded through an offer for sale (OFS) stock limits on wholesalers, Shaktikanta Das had Jaipur:Food Corporation of cal due to the second wave of due to less avenues to spend. in H1 2021 as against 38,204 which opens for subscription retailers, millers and importers announced that the central India is apex central agency for the pandemic. However, subsequently they esidential sales in Q2 units in H1 2020, an increase on Tuesday. of pulses will further have a bank will conduct open market procurement of food grains at In fact, household debt has declined marginally in the fes- R(April-June) 2021 increased of 18 per cent YoY. The floor price for the cooling effect on retail prices, purchase of Government secu- Minimum Support Price. It been steadily increasing ever tive months. by 83 per cent as compared to The sustained levels of res- offer shall be 165 per equity he added. “Barring masoor rities of 1.2 lakh crore under procures food grains directly since the GST implementa- The trend of deposits dur- Q2 2020, across the top seven idential sales present clear signs share, NMDC informed the dal, prices of all other pulses the G-SAP 2.0 in the second from farmers and issues it to tion in July 2017, which was ing the first wave (March- cities. of demand and buyer confi- stock exchanges. have declined continuously in quarter of 2021-22 to support the State Government to pro- preceded by demonetisation December 2020) of the pan- According to JLL’s dence coming back to the mar- The President of India, the last 4-5 weeks both in the market. vide food grains to the benefi- in November 2016. demic - as revealed by banks Residential Market Update - ket. acting through and represent- retail and wholesale markets,” On Thursday (July 8), the ciaries. In four years since FY18, for 711 districts across all Q2 2021, released on Tuesday, The need for secured tan- ed by the Ministry of Steel, Pandey said in a virtual press RBI will purchase five FCI has procured 23.40 the household debt has jumped states/union territories - shows sales were driven by the low gible assets and aspirations to Government of India, is the briefing. Government securities of dif- lakh metric tonnes of wheat by 720 bps - from 30.1 per cent deposit outflows from 112 dis- base effect, less stringent lock- own larger homes as remote promoter of NMDC Ltd, the Traditionally, masoor is ferent maturities through a during the Rabi marketing in FY18 which was the year of tricts at 1.06 lakh crore. downs, and accelerating vacci- working becomes the new company said. grown less here and imported. multi-security auction using year 2021-22 in the State under GST implementation, to 31.7 However, since March nation drives during Q22021, norm is driving sales of resi- “The promoter proposes The import of masoor has the multiple price method. Minimum Support Price, per cent in FY19, 32.5 per cent 2021 the deposits outflow only demonstrating improved dential properties across the to sell up to 11,72,24,234 equi- increased and the government The RBI said it reserves the which is the highest ever wheat in FY20 and to a massive 37.3 declined to 38,295 crore from resilience in the market. country. ty shares of the company, (rep- hopes there will be a cooling right to decide on the quantum procurement in the Rajasthan per cent in FY21, according to 61 districts, suggesting revival By comparison, in Q1 Siva Krishnan, Head - resenting 4 per cent of the total effect on masoor prices also, he of purchase of individual secu- Region. Food Corporation of the report by SBI Research on in economic activity despite the 2021, sales of residential units Residential, India, JLL said: issued and paid up equity share said. rities, and purchase marginal- India, in collaboration with Monday. second wave. continued an upward trajecto- “Development focus on mid capital of the company on July For instance in Delhi, retail ly higher/lower than the aggre- the State Govt, has created a Household debt includes The beginning of the sec- ry, increasing by 17 per cent on and affordable segments con- 6 for non-retail investors and prices of pulses have declined gate amount due to rounding- new record of wheat procure- retail loans, crop loans and ond wave, however, has result- a sequential basis. tinued in H1 2021 with 72 per on July 7 for retail and non- up to 7/kg in one month. off. The result of the auctions ment in the state by purchas- business loans from financial ed in significant deposit out- During the first wave of cent of the new launches in the retail investors who choose to At present, retail prices of will be announced on the same ing more than the prescribed institutions like banks, credit flows from banking system in Covid-19, residential sales sub 10 million category. carry forward their un-allotted gram are ruling at 73/kg in the day, it added. The next pur- target of wheat procurement societies, non-banks and hous- alternate fortnights, the pace of dropped by a record 61 per cent Moving ahead, while the focus bids with an option to addi- national capital, masoor dal at chase under G-SAP 2.0 will be despite the adverse circum- ing finance companies. which has now moderated quarter-on-quarter to 10,753 on these price segments is tionally sell 10,22,78,144 equi- 87/kg, moong at 100/kg, tur conducted on July 22 for stances arising during the pan- The decline in bank though. units in Q2 2020. However, the expected to continue, develop- ty shares representing 3.49 per dal at 110/kg and urad at 20,000 crore. The RBI had demic. In view of bumper pro- deposits in FY21 and the con- Between March and impact of the second wave has ers are likely to consider new cent of the total issued and 114/kg in the said period, as conducted open market pur- duction of wheat in the state, comitant increase in health December 2020, 599 districts been limited with sales in Q2 launches of larger-sized apart- paid-up equity share capital of per the Government data. chase of government securities the predetermined procure- expenditure may result in fur- saw an inflow of 11,19,776 2021 dipping by 23 per cent to ments in order to capture the company,” it said. The floor Highlighting steps taken by the of 1 lakh crore under the G- ment target was increased from ther increase in household crore, while 113 districts saw an 19,635 units. changing consumer prefer- price for the offer shall be central Government to check SAP 1.0 in first quarter of the 22 lakh metric tonnes to 23.25 debt to GDP ratio in FY22, as outflow of 1,06,798 crore. Sales of more than 45,000 ences. 165 per equity share, it added. prices financial year 2021-22. lakh metric tonnes. 8 % =11- (#'2 ; 3$ $ $ $ G$ ' ()*)+" are already above 100 mark in other metros. etrol price on Monday Fuel prices differ from state f we were to take a roll-call of funds have earned the moniker co-relation between the per- Pneared 100-a-litre mark in to state depending on the inci- ()*)+" Ithe new world order, the of being ‘Evergreen alloca- formance of different asset the national capital after the dence of local taxes such as word ‘hybrid’ is likely to appear tions’, and are gaining strong classes. In fact, equity and gold ()*)+" rate was hiked yet again. value-added tax (VAT) and he Income Tax Department more than once. Hybrid car, traction globally. In India too, have often proven to have an Petrol price was increased freight charges. Ton Monday extended the hybrid education and now even the hybrid fund category has inverse relationship. Therefore, hares of India Pesticides by 35 paise per litre while In Mumbai, petrol is priced deadline till July 15 for manu- a hybrid working style! The been witnessing increasing a combination of multiple SLtd on Monday closed with there was no change in diesel at 105.92 a litre and it costs al filing of forms related to for- reason why hybrid models are interest from investors. assets tends to give returns that a premium of nearly 16 per rates, according to a price noti- 100.75 in Chennai.As much as eign remittances. gaining popularity is fairly Since March 2020, the mirror the equity returns and cent against its issue price of fication from state-owned fuel 55 per cent of the retail selling As the new I-T portal simple – it allows us to cherry Assets Under Management at times, even outperform them 296. retailers. In Delhi, the petrol price of petrol in Delhi is made faced technical issues after its pick the best traits from each (AUM) of hybrid funds have 3. Flexible Risk It got listed at 360, reg- price soared to 99.86 per litre. up of taxes (32.90 a litre launch on June 7 and users existing option and create a risen by 31% in March 2021 Moderation: Based on the risk istering a gain of 21.62 per Diesel rates were unchanged at excise duty collected by the complained of glitches, the value proposition that is inar- and amounts to 11% share of appetite, investors can decide cent against the issue price on 89.36. central government and 22.80 department had allowed man- guably the best. And that pre- the total AUM of the mutual the percentage of allocation the BSE. The stock then Petrol price rose to VAT levied by the State ual filings of Form 15CA/15CB cisely is the thought process fund industry. between different asset classes jumped 24.32 per cent to 99.84 a litre in Kolkata. Rates Government). (required for foreign remit- behind mutual fund houses As Indian mutual fund in a hybrid fund. For an 368 during the day. It closed tances) with banks till June 30. offering a ‘Hybrid Fund’. investors realize the value of investor’s convenience, hybrid at 343.15, up 15.92 per cent. “It has now been decided Traditionally, an equity asset allocation in wealth cre- funds have been categorized 0 (( On the NSE, it debuted at to extend the aforesaid date to fund invests in stocks of listed ation, this share will continue into four main types – conser- "&5! " 350, witnessing a jump of D P July 15, 2021. companies while a debt fund to grow at an impressive pace. vative hybrid, aggressive 18.24 per cent and closed at In view thereof, taxpayers invests in treasury bills, cor- To get more clarity, here are hybrid, dynamic equity and 342.30, a gain of 15.64 per F can now submit the said forms porate bonds and other fixed the top four reasons which equity saver. Conservative affected, the other can help in cent. In traded volume terms, in manual format to the autho- income securities. The risk- explain the allure of hybrid funds have maximum exposure generating returns. Given the 21.22 lakh shares were trad- rised dealers till 15th July, reward is directly proportion- funds: in fixed income instruments dynamic nature of the stock ed at the BSE and over 2.56 G A F 2021,” the Central Board of al in both funds, which means 1. One-Stop Solution: A whereas aggressive funds have markets, a hybrid style of crore units at the NSE during Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a equity funds are higher on key benefit of a hybrid fund is maximum exposure to equity investment is well-suited to the day. ()*)+" the regulator showed on statement. risk and return and vice versa the underlying construct of instruments. An investor can insulate investors and provide The market capitalisation Monday. As per the Income Tax for debt funds. the portfolio. It saves an choose the investment style a cushion against sudden of the company was at ood delivery platform Sebi’s observation is very Act, 1961, there is a require- Meanwhile, a hybrid fund investor the trouble of invest- that best suits his financial volatility. 3,951.84 crore on the BSE. FZomato has received mar- necessary for any company to ment to furnish Form takes the best of both and ing in different funds to meet goals. As with any investment, for The initial public offer of kets regulator Sebi’s go-ahead launch public issues like IPO, 15CA/15CB electronically. invests in multiple asset class- different needs. Since hybrid 4. Rebalancing hybrid funds too – the longer India Pesticides Limited was to raise 8,250 crore through follow on public offer (FPO) Presently, taxpayers upload the es, enabling an investor to funds invest in a mix of equi- Proposition: The diversified the time horizon, the better subscribed 29 times last an initial share-sale. and rights issue. Form 15CA, along with the divide risk as per his or her lik- ty, debt and more – depending nature of the fund minimises change to create wealth. But month. The price range for The initial public offer Going by the draft papers, chartered accountant certificate ing within a single fund. This upon the investment objective the possibility of a higher typically, a medium-to-long the Rs 800-crore offer was (IPO) comprises fresh issue of proceeds from the fresh issue in Form 15CB, wherever includes investments in not just – it allows an investor to get downside resulting due to a sin- term horizon of 3-5 years is 290-296 per share. equity shares worth 7,500 would be used towards funding applicable, on the e-filing por- equity and debt, but also gold exposure to multiple asset gle asset class. Investors can suitable for investors looking to India Pesticides is an crore and an offer-for-sale to organic and inorganic growth tal, before submitting the copy and international equity in classes within one fund save the time and effort invest in a hybrid fund. It R&D-focused agrochemical the tune of 750 crore by Info initiatives; and general corpo- to the authorised dealer for any some cases. The fund straddles 2. Strength in required in tracking markets would bode well for investors technical company, which has Edge (India) Ltd, according to rate purposes.The online food foreign remittances. seamlessly between these asset Diversification: It is a well- and managing their asset allo- to thoroughly assess their growing formulations busi- draft red herring prospectus. delivery segment has seen sig- The CBDT has also classes based on their price established norm that asset cation. Because in a hybrid medium to long term financial ness in herbicides, insecti- Zomato, which filed pre- nificant growth in the last few advised authorised dealers to movement and focuses on allocation principle helps in fund, the fund manager auto- needs and accordingly choose cides, and fungicide segments. liminary IPO papers with Sebi years with Zomato and Swiggy accept such manual forms till delivering better risk adjusted creating sustainable wealth matically rebalances the various the right hybrid fund to meet It also manufactures active in April, obtained its observa- competing head-on to grab July 15 for the purpose of for- returns to the investors. over the long-term. This is asset classes within the portfo- them. (Source: AMFI, Axis MF pharmaceutical ingredients. tion on July 2, an update with market share. eign remittances. Not surprisingly, hybrid because there is minimal or no lio. So even if one asset class is Research) !"#$%&!()* +! * ,-.-/ ' " ):
Beijing: As the Taliban stepped Pakistan’s tribal areas as well as attacks, it said. who fled there in 2015 to structure for the TTP, appoint- Pakhtunkhwa assembly, said ing district of North denied he was the target, say- up attacks to gain control over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Unlike the TTP, the four escape Pakistani military’’s ing shadow governors for the the splinter factions operating Waziristan, which he represents ing it was directed at Pakistani Afghanistan in the wake of the with efforts to take control of Baloch rebel groups operating counteroffensive on their tribal districts and other areas underground in South in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa officials. withdrawal of the US troops, several areas. under the umbrella of the strongholds in tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Waziristan joined hands assembly. Mindful of its commit- militant groups opposed to The TTP headed by Noor Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar are along the border. province, the report said. October last and resurfaced The TTP has extended its ments to the US, China and Pakistan and China have also Wali Mehsud, who is close to violently opposed to China’s According to a UN moni- From its bases in under the TTP banner. cross-border terrorism cam- Russia not to allow areas of increased their assaults, accord- Taliban, has strategically rede- operation of Gwadar port and toring report in June, some Afghanistan, the TTP has since “There are confirmed paign to areas of restive west- Afghanistan under its control ing to a media report. ployed its forces along vulner- other projects in Balochistan 5,000 TTP militants are cur- 2019 ramped up bombings reports that TTP militants in ern Balochistan province this to be used as launch pads for Amid the chaos, previous- able stretches of the porous under the USD 60 billion rently based in Afghanistan. against security forces, target- South Waziristan have started year, where the Chinese oper- overseas terror attacks, the ly defeated insurgent groups border with Pakistan, the China Pakistan Economic The militant group, which ed shootings of prominent extorting government con- ated port of Gwadar is located. Taliban has imposed some with bones to pick against report said. Corridor (CPEC), the report has waged a bloody eight-year civilians, and the extortion of tractors,” Wazir said. The outfit claimed respon- restrictions on the TTP, barring both Pakistan and China are A parallel uptick in attacks said. insurgency against Pakistan money from businessmen and “They have not only been sibility for a suicide car bomb- it from including foreign fight- once more on the rise, the on Pakistani security forces by The CPEC connects claiming more than 70,000 contractors in at least four seen patrolling in certain areas ing in May on a luxury hotel in ers in its ranks, the UN said in Hong Kong-based South China Baloch separatists, many of China’s Xinjiang province with lives and crippled its economy, tribal districts of Khyber of South Waziristan, but also Quetta, the province’s admin- its monitoring report. Morning Post reported. them using roadside bombs Gwadar port. was initially splintered after its Pakhtunkhwa, the report said, knocking at the doors of local istrative headquarters, where However, the TTP formal- The Tehreek-e-Taliban they learned to make from the During the recent fighting defeat in Pakistan’s northwest quoting two lawmakers, local people to arrange them meals,” China’s ambassador to Pakistan ly protested when the Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has TTP, has raised concerns that in eastern and southern dis- tribal areas but united under journalists and civil society he said. Nong Rong was staying at the asked it to register all its fight- been waging an insurgency the two insurgent groups could tricts of Afghanistan, the Mehsud. activists. Wazir told the Post that tar- time. The envoy was not in the ers and refused to comply, against Pakistan for several use shared logistical networks Afghan Taliban has been sup- On June 14, Mehsud Mir Kalam Wazir, an inde- geted killing had “become a hotel at the time of the attack. according to the Post. years, has become active in to expand the range of their ported by the TTP insurgents unveiled a new command pendent member of the Khyber routine matter” in the adjoin- The TTP subsequently PTI # 2, -P+1,-7 8$$ # '+ .7 .( 8Q. O , -. .",-,( HF :':P Malla Pathak from Nepal Bar 2 Association and Komal Washington: Calling a vacci- est indication yet that the US Manila: Philippine troops Islamabad: Pakistan’s anti-cor- The move comes after the Prakash Ghimire and Prakash nation “the most patriotic thing had moved into a new phase of found the last five dead from ruption watchdog has estab- FATF retained Pakistan on its Kathmandu: The Nepal than a month. The bench com- Bahadur KC from the Supreme you can do,” President Joe virus response. Shifting from a the crash of a transport aircraft lished an anti-money launder- ‘’grey list’’ last month for fail- Supreme Court on Monday prised four other senior jus- Court Bar Association. Biden on Sunday mixed the national emergency to a in the south, raising the death ing and terror financing cell to ing to check money laundering, concluded the hearing of a tices- Dipak Kumar Karki, Meanwhile, the Election nation’’s birthday party with a localised crisis of individual toll to 50 in the military’s worst check financial crimes and ille- leading to terror financing, slew of writ petitions chal- Mira Khadka, Ishwar Prasad Commission on Monday celebration of freedom from responsibility, the nation also air disaster, officials said on gal transfer of resources as the and asked Islamabad to inves- lenging the dissolution of the Khatiwada and Dr Ananda announced the schedule for the the worst of the pandemic. He moved from vaccinating Monday. country struggled to exit from tigate and prosecute senior House of Representatives by Mohan Bhattarai. upcoming midterm polls with tempered the strides against Americans to promoting glob- The Lockheed C-130 the FATF’s grey list. leaders and commanders of President Bidya Devi Bhandari At the recommendation of the election process starting Covid-19 with a warning that al health. Hercules was carrying 96 most- The Paris-based Financial UN-designated terror groups, and is likely to announce the Prime Minister K P Sharma from July 15. the fight against the virus was- “This year the Fourth of ly combat troops when it over- Action Task Force (FATF) including Hafiz Saeed and verdict in the case next week. Oli, President Bhandari dis- Nepal plunged into a polit- n’t over. July is a day of special celebra- shot the runway while landing placed Pakistan on the grey list Masood Azhar. Both petitioners and solved the lower house for the ical crisis on December 20 last “Today, all across this tion, for we’’re emerging from on Sunday at the Jolo airport in in June 2018 and asked The global body against respondents concluded their second time in five months on year after President Bhandari nation, we can say with confi- the darkness of a year of pan- Sulu, military officials said. It Islamabad to implement a plan money laundering and terror pleading at the Constitutional May 22 and announced snap dissolved the House and dence: America is coming back demic and isolation, a year of slammed into a coconut grove of action to curb money laun- financing also asked Pakistan to Bench of the apex court on the elections on November 12 and announced fresh elections on together,” Biden declared as he pain fear and heartbreaking beyond the airport and burst dering and terror financing by work to address its strategical- House dissolution case. A four- November 19. April 30 and May 10 at the rec- hosted more than 1,000 service loss,” the president said before into flames in a disaster wit- the end of 2019 but the dead- ly important deficiencies. member amicus curiae also As many as 30 petitions ommendation of Prime members, first responders and fireworks lit up the sky over the nessed by horrified soldiers and line was extended later on due Pakistan will continue to presented its opinion on the were filed at the Supreme Court Minister Oli, amidst a tussle for other guests for a July Fourth National Mall. villagers. Troops, police and to the Covid-19 pandemic. remain on the “increased mon- case on Monday. against the move. Prime power within the ruling Nepal celebration on the South Lawn Noting the lockdowns that firefighters rescued 49 military The National itoring list”, FATF president According to court sources, Minister Oli is currently head- Communist Party (NCP). of the White House. shuttered businesses, put mil- personnel, including a few who Accountability Bureau (NAB) Marcus Pleyer said on June 25 the court is most likely to pass ing a minority government In February, the apex court For Biden it was a long- lions out of work and separat- jumped off the aircraft before took action as the country after the decision had been the verdict on July 12. after losing a trust vote in the reinstated the dissolved House awaited opportunity to high- ed untold numbers of families, it exploded and was gutted by struggled to get out of the grey taken at the conclusion of the A Constitutional Bench 275-member House. of Representatives, in a setback light the success of the vacci- Biden said, “Today we’’re clos- fire. Seven people on the list of the Financial Action FATF’’s virtual plenary. led by Chief Justice Cholendra The amicus curiae com- to embattled Prime Minister nation campaign he champi- er than ever to declaring our ground were hit by aircraft Task Force (FATF), the Dawn “Increased monitoring list” is Shumsher Rana conducted prises senior advocates Oli who was preparing for oned. The event was the largest independence from a deadly parts and debris and three of newspaper reported on also known as the ‘’grey list’’. hearings on the case for more Raghavlal Baidya and Usha snap polls. PTI yet of his presidency, the clear- virus.” AP them died, the military said. AP Monday. PTI > $ 8 ers. its stand till late Monday. ?,!! ()" )+; ) Meanwhile, 35.28 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have A brief statement issued by PAGD spokesperson MY *),/)%,5, ()+, been administered across the country to date. Tarigami on Monday said, “PAGD reiterated its com- mitment to fight together to reverse the unconstitution- BG# $ It has now displaced the B.1.1.7 or Alpha variant to ,(*, >O)," al and unacceptable changes foisted on the people of J&K become the dominant strain in the country. on 5th August 2019 using all constitutional, legal and polit- Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s Government impose a large-scale lockdown since June “In an analysis of vaccine breakthrough in over 100 )(%,5)0888,% ) ical means at its disposal”. announced on Monday that Parliament that bans social and business activities. healthcare workers (HCW) across three centres in India, PAGD’s struggle for undoing these changes will con- will resume on July 26, caving into pres- New infections still exceed 6,000 a day, the Delta variant not only dominates vaccine-break- Fr Stan Swamy was being treated at the Holy Family tinue as long as it takes while striving to achieve this objec- sure from the king to lift the legislature’s with the country’s confirmed total breach- through infections with higher respiratory viral loads com- Hospital at Andheri in north-west Mumbai since May 28, tive as early as possible, said the statement. suspension under a coronavirus emer- ing 785,000 and deaths exceeding 5,400. pared to non-Delta infections, but also generates greater after the High Court ordered him to be shifted there in “All the members of the PAGD expressed their dis- gency imposed in January. Muhyiddin earlier predicted Parliament transmission between HCW as compared to B.1.1.7 or view of his deteriorating health. appointment at the outcome of the Delhi meeting espe- Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin could reopen by September at the earli- B.1.617.1,” says the study. At one stage, Fr Stan Swamy had told the high court cially at the absence of any substantial Confidence Building obtained royal assent in January to declare est but the country’s king insisted it should The same study also claims that the Delta variant through a video-conferencing that his health had dete- Measures such as releasing political and other prisoners an emergency until August 1 to curb a resume as soon as possible. “The sitting shows higher replication in human primary airway cells. riorated while he was Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai and from jails & taking concrete steps to end the siege & atmos- spike in coronavirus cases, but critics will be for the purpose of explaining to “Increased replication could be responsible for generat- that if he was not granted interim bail, he “would die phere of suppression that has choked J&K since 2019. This slammed the decree as a ruse to help him members about the national recovery ing greater numbers of virus particles or the particles soon”. would have initiated the much needed process of reach- stay in power amid challenges to his lead- plan” and to amend necessary laws to themselves could be more likely to lead to a productive Fr Stan Swamy had last week filed a fresh plea for bail ing out to the people of J&K who are the biggest stake- ership from both the opposition and with- allow for hybrid proceedings going for- infection,” says the study. in the Bombay High Court, challenging the stringent con- holders & sufferers of the J&K problem,” read the state- in his coalition. The emergency suspended ward, the Prime Minister’s Office said in ditions for bail to an accused charged under the Unlawful ment. Parliament but includes no other mea- a statement Monday. All proclamations !0* (0.)!0 )5+0.,+ Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). “As far as restoration of statehood is concerned, it has sures. Muhyiddin’s Government remains and ordinances issued during the emer- Ahead of a hearing on Fr Stan Swamy’s fresh petition been BJP’s commitment on the floor of the Parliament in control and has extraordinary powers gency will be submitted to both houses of ?,!! (, 0(8+,10% 6 8 scheduled for Tuesday, Dr Ian D’ Souza, medical direc- & they must honour their word. So any assembly elec- to introduce laws without parliamentary Parliament for approval, it added. tor of the Holy Family Hospital, informed the high court tion must be held only after restoration of full statehood approval. Muhyiddin, 74, took power in March The Prime Minister said people also must have a about his death. for J&K. To this end the PAGD has decided to reach out Critics noted daily infections surged 2020 after instigating the collapse of a record of when and where and by whom they have been Fr. Stan Swamy had been arrested on October 8, 2020 to other political parties in J&K with a view to take a com- to more than 9,000 in May, nearly five reformist alliance that won 2018 elections vaccinated. by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connec- mon position on the issue.” times as much as when the emergency was and joining with the opposition to form “Given how precious each dose of the vaccines is, tion with his alleged role in the January 1, 2018 imposed, prompting the government to a Malay-centric Government. AP Governments are also concerned about making sure that Koregaon-Bhima riots case, and related issues which -(%-+>.)",? 0-%0(1+00%01 each dose is tracked and wastage is minimized. All of this rocked the state and national politics. is not possible without an end-to-end digital approach,” Two months ago, as his health deteriorated, he moved "0-)!,((0.)!0(0() Modi clarified. the Bombay High Court seeking bail on medical grounds ,>! 0 . The Prime Minister said technology platform for after which the court ordered the state government to shift Covid vaccination is being prepared to be made open him from the jail to the hospital for treatment source. When his original bail petition came up for hearing, Besides flinging the Speaker’s chair from the podi- “Soon, it will be available to any and all countries. the HC bench directed the state government to shift Fr um, electronic equipment like computers, keyboards and Today’s conclave is the first step to introduce this plat- Swamy to Holy Family Hospital to itself for a 15-day stay mikes on the desk of the presiding officer were also form to all of you. This is the platform through which India there. Fr. Swamy – as per the undertaking given to the allegedly damaged by the LDF members. The case, which Beirut: A facility housing US troops in SANA, also reported that al-Omar facil- has administered 350 million doses of Covid vaccines”, court by his senior counsel Mihir Desai, would bear all also involves V Sivankutty who is now a Minister in the eastern Syria came under attack on ity was hit with two rockets. he said. his medical treatment expenses. The court directed the State, was registered against a group of then LDF MLAs Sunday when rockets were fired from Later Sunday, the Syrian Democratic Modi expressed his delight that “such a large num- hospital to provide an attendant to Fr Swamy in view of and others. nearby areas, an opposition war monitor, Forces denied reports that another base ber of experts from various countries have joined us for his advanced age, besides a policeman for his security. “We will not condone this kind of behaviour of MLAs media and a spokesman for US-backed housing US troops was hit, saying the the CoWIN Global Conclave.” At that hearing, Additional Solicitor-General Anil who, on the floor of the House, throw mikes and destroys fighters said, though the US military sounds of explosions at the facility were He expressed condolences for all the lives lost to the Singh, representing the NIA had opposed the Fr Swamy’s public property,” said the bench, which posted the mat- denied there was any attack. from training with live ammunition. pandemic, in all the countries. There is no parallel to such plea to shift him to Holy Family Hospital, by arguing that ter for hearing on July 15. “They were MLAs and they were “There is no truth to the reports that The alleged rocket attack on al-Omar a pandemic in hundred years, he said. there was no need to admit the accused to the private hos- representing people,” the bench said, adding, “What mes- US forces in Syria were attacked by rock- came six days after US troops in eastern “Experience shows that no nation, however power- pital, since Sir J. J. Hospital had all facilities to care for sage are they giving to the public”. ets today,” tweeted coalition spokesman Syria came under a similar attack. Last ful, can solve a challenge like this in isolation. The biggest patients and noted that admitting an accused to a private One has to take strict view on such conduct other- Col Wayne Marotto. Earlier on Sunday, week’’s attack came a day after US Air lesson from the Covid-19 pandemic is that for humani- hospital may set a wrong precedent. wise there would be no deterrence to this kind of behav- Siyamend Ali, a spokesman for the US- Force planes carried out airstrikes near the ty and the human cause, we have to work together and After considering all submissions and arguments iour, it said, adding that those involved in such behav- backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Iraq-Syria border against what the move ahead together”, said Prime Minister. made by both the sides,, the HC bench had directed the iour should face trial under the Prevention of Damage Democratic Forces, said two rockets were Pentagon said were facilities used by Iran- Modi further said “India has been committed to shar- state government to shift Fr. Swamy to a private hospi- to Public Property Act. “This kind of behaviour cannot fired at al-Omar field in Syria’’s eastern backed militia groups to support drone ing all our experiences, expertise and resources with the tal of his choice and also allowed a friend, Fr. Frazer be condoned,” it said, adding, “What is the larger public province of Deir el-Zour without inflict- strikes inside Iraq. global community in this battle. Despite all our constraints, Mascarenhas to visit him in hospital as per the hospital interest in shielding an MLA who was obstructing pre- ing any casualties. He added that it was Hundreds of US troops are stationed we have tried to share as much as possible with the world. protocols. sentation of finance budget in the House.” not clear where the rockets were fired in northeastern Syria, working with the And, we remain eager to learn from global practices” he Meanwhile, while reacting to Fr Stan Swamy’s death, In its plea filed in the apex court, the Kerala from. Syrian Democratic Forces to fight against said. Modi said Vaccination is the best hope for human- UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Defenders, Government led by Left parties now has claimed that High The Britain-based Syrian Observatory the Islamic State group. ity to emerge successfully from the pandemic and India Mary Lawlor, shared his video along with a message: “The Court had failed to appreciate that the alleged incident for Human Rights said the rockets were Thousands of Iran-backed militiamen from the very beginning decided to adopt a completely news from India today is devastating. Human Rights had occurred while the Assembly was in session and no fired from areas controlled by Iran-backed from around the Middle East are deployed digital approach while planning vaccination strategy, he efender and Jesuit priest Fr Stan Swamy has died in cus- crime could have been registered “without previous sanc- fighters in the area of Mayadeen, also in in different parts of Syria, many of them said. tody, nine months after his arrest on false charges of ter- tion” of the Speaker. “The FIR registered by the secretary Deir el-Zour. Syria’s state news agency, in areas along the border with Iraq. AP rorism. Jailing HRDs (Human Rights Defenders) is inex- Legislative Assembly without the consent of the Speaker " %*,?)1%0 ,-5- cusable.” EU’S Special Representative for Human Rights, is wrong and therefore, the application filed under sec- Eamon Gilmore tweeted. tion 321 CrPC is liable to be allowed,” said the plea filed 8),/ ()86. %)80% Later, the Jesuit Provincial of India said in a statement: by the State. R6:R “With a deep sense of pain, anguish and hope, we have However, if a new virulent variant of SARS-CoV-2 surrendered Fr. Stan Swamy, 84, to his eternal abode.” 8%,(,.O0(O- emerges, the infection will spread faster during the third It said that ‘the author of life’, Fr. Swamy, whose mis- ' ! wave, scientist Manindra Agrawal had said. sion was to work among the Adivasis, Dalits, and other !0(50 ( ! India has recorded 39,796 new cases in the last 24 marginalized communities so that the poor may have life hours and the country’s active Covid-19 count has now and live to the full, with dignity and honour. “I have come from one Congress to another Congress Tel Aviv: Israel’s new Prime Minister the past three decades. declined to 4.82 lakh, the data by the Ministry of Health — from one house to another, and both are almost same spoke for the first time with his Russian Russian mediators earlier this year and Family Welfare said. 8,56* ++1 5"80++ to me,” Mukherjee said, adding he had “requested per- counterpart on Monday and the two have helped secure the release of an Israeli The Ministry stated that the national weekly positivity sonally to Madam Mamata Banerjee and TMC general agreed to meet soon, Prime Minister woman who entered Syria in exchange for rate is currently at 2.40 per cent, whereas, the daily pos- 0(+>,1)%%)0%, 0( secretary Abhishek Banerjee for a place in the Trinamool Naftali Bennett’s office tweeted. two Syrians held by Israel. Bennett said he itivity rate stands at 2.61 per cent. 01,)"0004/ Congress… and I am happy that they have kindly allowed Bennett’s office said he thanked thanked Putin for Russia’s “assistance on There were also 723 coronavirus-related deaths and me to join this party.” Vladimir Putin for Russia’s contribution the issue of the captives and the missing.” 42,352 recoveries between Sunday and Monday morning. As per the political grapevine, differences have sur- Earlier Mukherjee had called up the Chief Minister to stability in the region and that the two It was the first time the two had spo- So far, India has seen a total of 4,02,728 fatalities and faced among the constituents of the PAGD over partic- and requested her to name a public road and an spoke of the bridge between the two coun- ken since Bennett took office last month 2,97,00,430 discharges. Overall, India has fully vaccinat- ipating in the Delimitation exercise and the forthcoming unnamed park in Kolkata in the name of his father. “I tries represented by Russian immigrants at the head of Israel’’s new coalition gov- ed 4.6% of its population, apart from 20.8% having Assembly polls. As of now the leaders of the National called her up and requested her to name a public thor- to Israel. Over 1 million Jews from the for- ernment. After two years, Bennett is to received one dose. This is still lower than other countries Conference are expected to meet members of the ough fare as Pranab Mukherjee Sarani (road) and an merstep aside while Foreign Minister Yair including the US, the UK, Israel, Spain, France among oth- Delimitation commission while PDP has not made clear unnamed park in my father’s name,” he said. Soviet Union have moved to Israel over Lapid rotates into the premiership. 1(2%$((0 2 !"#$%&!()* +! * ,-.-/ : $ "%3)4/5 7 + " 8 )7# 8
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Stock up on C: Vitamin C is by far the most powerful and vision problems of any kind, it is haemorrhage till date, explains. Bhardwaj says. It is definitely a healthy snacking option. important vitamin when it comes to immune system support. As with any vitamin, your body is more easily able to absorb vit- amin C when the source of the vitamin is the food you eat rather How did COVID-19 affect against virus. Besides, people than taken from a capsule. Therefore, it is ideal to add foods rich Uttar Pradesh? What chal- must take their vaccination when ? 8 in Vitamin C to your diet. lenges did your institute face? =' their turn comes. Government Include probiotics in your diet: Yogurt is the best source for The State did witnessed a is already ensuring equitable 5 5' probiotics, to add to your pregnancy diet. Probiotics aid your surge in COVID cases in April and access to vaccination. body in digestion and colon detoxification, both of which have May, 2021. As the number of -. #-.*".# an impact on a keeping your immune system healthy. Yogurt has cases grew, we started a 50-bedded 0% $ Do you see vaccine hesitancy? he Paul George Global School, Alaknanda, other pregnancy health benefits, too, like a high serving of cal- COVID ward-with 10 ICU beds, If yes, what is the main reason TSouth Delhi, has opened its premises for com- cium and vitamin D. 10 HDU beds and 30 beds as $ $ ( -9=D for it? How can we overcome it? munity welfare, supporting the nation’s largest vac- Spice drink: Take four cups of water in a saucepan and add a triage. All the beds were equipped Initially people were quite cination drive and contributing efficiently & effec- teaspoon each of cumin seeds, coriander seeds and crushed pep- with oxygen supply. All our senior hesitant of taking COVID-19 tively towards a ‘Safer COVID-free India’. per. To this, add some turmeric and three cubes of ginger chunks. faculty members from different vaccines due to widespread The school, under Muthoot Group’s Education Bring the mixture to a boil. Let cool. Strain and drink. specialties looked after the rumours and misinformation Division has stepped forward in participating COVID-19 patients. Similarly, all around the vaccines like infertil- towards the welfare of the society. Alexander George medically qualified people in para ity, impotency and many other Muthoot, Deputy Managing Director, The Muthoot clinical departments performed community centric issues. Group and Vice-Chairman, Paul George Global Ajowan or ajwain duties in COVID ward. Initially, we However, it is also important School emphasises: “We continue to remain ded- are healing seeds that faced oxygen shortage due to to note that large number of peo- icated and committed in line with the vision of our have numerous health surge in cases, but it was soon ple from across socio-econom- Group Chairman Late MG George Muthoot and benefits. resolved with the help of district ic sections of society have strive to do our best for the nobler cause of the com- Ajwain’s active administration. embraced the benefits of vacci- munity welfare now and always.” enzymes increase nation in last few months. This Under the prevailing pandemic situation, the the flow of stomach How is your institute prepar- is testimony to the success of our school along with its parent company, The Muthoot acids, which can aid ing for future waves? ongoing vaccination pro- Group, successfully conducted a two-day vaccina- with indigestion, The second wave taught us gramme. tion drive from 10 am to 5 pm, thereby encourag- bloating, and gas. that we need to be prepared for A large chunk of people do ing people to actively participate as a responsible cit- Peptic ulcers, as well as future waves from healthcare trust vaccine. The hesitancy is izen in the nation’s drive to fight against COVID- lesions in the oesophagus, infrastructure perspective. We limited to a few people and can- 19 collectively. The camp was organised in partner- stomach, and intestines, can be um from have started recruitments for not be termed as a State wide ship with the Aravali Apartments’ Residents’ Welfare treated with the seeds. entering the blood vessels in senior and junior resident doc- sweeping concern. Association and Max Smart Hospital, Saket at the Ajwain can provide relief your heart, helping to lower tors. Besides, we have added 100 However, sustained need for Paul George Global School campus for the people from coughing as well as clear blood pressure. more beds, 90 oxygen beds and 00 1 strictly follow guidelines. People awareness programmes to edu- residing in the school vicinity. mucus from your nose, both of If you are not a fan of 10 paediatric ICU beds. !( ( must know that COVID- cate people, especially women in As an educational institution, PGGS is play- which make breathing easier. It chewing ajwain seeds, you We now have a PSA plant !0 ! Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), rural areas, about the importance ing a significant role to create a safer bubble for may also help to widen the can make a drink too. Take a and liquid oxygen storage tank which includes wearing mask of vaccines, and busting the the people to join hands as a community and shield bronchial tubes, which can cup of water, add few ajwain to deal with any increase in properly, washing, or sanitising myths and misconceptions themselves and in return the children too.The go- help those with asthma. seeds, bring the mixture to a demand for oxygen in the recent future wave. Can it be prevent- hands frequently, maintaining around them will continue to green design of the school ensured that the Not only this, research in boil. Strain the water and future. ed? physical distance, prevent play a critical role in creating an inmates and people coming in for the vaccination rats indicates that thymol in drink it once in a couple of Any pandemic wave is defi- crowding, avoiding large gather- enabling environment for vacci- are kept safe and made comfortable in every pos- ajwain might act to keep calci- days. There are predictions for nitely preventable if all of us ings is the first line of defence nation in the country. sible manner. !"#$%&!()* +! * ,-.-/ O2 P L) 3 == = =
walls with unique designs where you can choose whatever you like, and not - R necessarily ensure that things match. It is all about having a comfortable, natural and free-spirited look. .6 When it comes to boho-style decor, it is eclectic by nature and there are no limitations. One can simply add ctor Arjun Kapoor doesn’t something that I have grown this natural effect to interiors by opt- Ahave a dream role because up having. At the same time, ing for decorative veneers. We recom- he feels the perception towards you can spend time in the mend you use veneers in wooden roles evolves with time and age. kitchen where you kind of shades as they will effortlessly add a “I don’t really have a dream learn what you like doing and touch of wonder to your house and role as such because it evolves what you don’t like doing. I def- echo your style with a dash of pure with age, with time it keeps initely don’t like cooking to this vintage sophistication. Since these changing, the way you look at degree but the experience made veneers are easy to maintain and things, the way you look at it memorable,” Arjun said. durable, you don’t have to worry about roles, the way you look at life, He added, “I have never wear and tear. Complete this look by everything evolves. It is unfair had an interest in cooking per incorporating a wooden woven seat- to say one dream role but def- se but during Ki and Ka, Mr ing arrangement for you to relax and initely, there are thoughts in my Balki (the film’s director) made enjoy the pleasant monsoon weather. mind about certain genres and me go into a kitchen and learn certain spaces that excite me, with a chef. I managed to cul- ! but not any particular role,” tivate a basic understanding of Monsoon season is the perfect Arjun said. what it means to be in the occasion to experiment with bright With the nation under the kitchen. As a kid I never had so colours that reflect your peppy side. grip of successive waves of much of a love for cooking, it Covid-19 and lockdown being was always more for imposed almost everywhere, food,” the actor what has been keeping the replied. actor busy at home? “Of course, I “The lockdown has hap- admire all the televi- pened for a second time. I was sion shows that show in the middle of a shoot people cooking in April-end when because there is uly has arrived and offered some we returned from something very respite from sweltering heat with Goa. It’s been poetic and artis- Jits occasional rain showers. Who almost two tic about it. I doesn’t love rejoicing in the monsoon months. It’s don’t consider season with its blooming-green pic- never easy to it any less of turesque sights and breezy evenings? be at home art to be able As we await the full force of the onset suddenly but I to serve great of monsoon, let’s prepare our homes try to use my food and with some classic trends that are per- ! $ / time by sleep- make people fect for the season. ing, working happy. The / %.05 & !!.5 out, catching smell of food up on movies can invigorate When preparing to accessorise opt for chevron wooden flooring wooden floor designs help weave The idea here is to marry the bright- and shows, positive emo- your home make sure that you’re pro- whose contemporary pattern will personality and character into your ness of a sunny day with the freshness whatever you can tions,” he viding variety while preserving bal- accentuate the lushness of your space. living space bringing it to life with the of monsoon rains. So, enliven the manage to do at added. ance. 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Without them, life in Greenhouse gases like carbon diox- Anuradha Juju Palakurthi said, “Artists have any form, cannot thrive,” shares actor, pro- ide trap heat in the atmosphere and warm catalysed many social movements by dri- ducer, UN Ambassador for SDGs, and our planet. Carbon dioxide is also known ving participation and awareness. Our champion for nature, Dia Mirza. As a tire- to make our oceans more acidic and cause organising team is honoured by the support less advocate of environmental protection, damage to corals globally. We can help we have been receiving from the artist com- Dia is worried that marine ecosystems, change that by reducing our carbon munity. Scientists estimate that Indian habitats, and resources are being vitiat- footprint and energy consumption. herd immunity kicks in with 600 million ed and destroyed by pollutants, plastic Turning off the lights when they are not more adult vaccinations. 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Marine Now will also be graced by tive, “It gives me immense washed into the oceans, are ingested by oceans may double by 2030 but we can to help. plants produce more than half of the plan- Hollywood actor Liam pleasure to contribute to the marine organisms. We can just start help prevent that, starting today with et’s oxygen and our survival depends on Neeson as well as some Bollywood coun- Indian community through my talent. I thinking about what happens to things small, mindful steps. MAKE SUSTAINABLE CHOICES IN the health of the oceans. Let us do what terparts such as Anil Kapoor, Anupam believe this initiative is the need of the hour, after we have used and discarded them. 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Even without Few expect that favorite tag Cueva are set to take their left-back Leonardo Spinazzola to change as Brazil gets ready for places. — who was one of the best play- Monday’s semifinal against Peru, Brazil advanced to the semi- ers at Euro 2020 before ruptur- a team that the Seleção finals after a hard-fought )$ ing his Achilles in the last-16 thrashed 4-0 two weeks ago win with 10 men for win over Belgium — Italy’s in the group stage. almost all of the second penchant for probing and The winner at the Nilton half against Chile. !$ $ relentless attacks should prove Santos Stadium in Rio de Peru recovered from a weighty threat against Spain. Janeiro will play Saturday’s its 4-0 defeat against the Slick interplay and light- final at the historic Maracana hosts by beating Colombia ning-quick passing sequences Stadium against Argentina or and Venezuela and securing a have been the calling card of a Colombia, which play on draw with Ecuador. It reached +0(0( tactical approach that starkly Tuesday. the semifinals on penalties after contrasts Mancini’s predeces- “It is obvious we are a 3-3 draw with Paraguay. pain enters Tuesday’s con- sors. favorites for being at home, but “We will have the chance to test with a tournament-best The Spaniards will need to we need to know how to deal face Brazil and correct all the S12 goals and have more have their best performance of with that,” Brazil midfielder things that went wrong in the attacks (365), corner kicks (47), the tournament to snap the Fred said at a news conference first match,” Peru coach Ricardo possession (67.2%), and suc- 2 ? 2 + ! !! ! : ' ? 0 Azzurri’s stellar streak. on Sunday. Gareca said. “Brazil continues to cessful passes (3,856 — an “Players want to have the be a very powerful team, this astounding 1,182 more than match of their lives against Brazil is very good. Our team is next-best Italy) than any side at Brazil. The last one (beating also improving.” Euro 2020. 8 9$ 6+ Chile 1-0 in the quarterfinals) Brazil will once again count Dominant stuff from a team was tough, but the next will be on Neymar, its best player in the that’s spent heaps of time in the tougher. Peru will be motivated, tournament so far, attacking third, but a deeper +0(0( have learned from that disappoint- Southgate himself admitting their trying to win, it will be the who finished the look reveals a worryingly tooth- ment and are ready to take the next benchmark in Russia was to end match of their lives.” clash against Chile less frontline. Luis Enrique’s areth Southgate says England are step. England’s 12-year wait for a knockout Brazil and Peru played in in a state of charges had 28 shots against Gready to end their semi-final “We’ve knocked off so many victory. the 2019 Copa America final, exhaustion, Switzerland — with 10 of those hoodoo as they prepare to face hoodoos or perceived barriers already The former international defend- with host Brazil winning 3-1 along with hitting the target — but still Denmark in the last four of Euro 2020, and I feel like this group of players will er now has more knockout wins than before nearly 70,000 fans. many of his needed an own goal and some bidding to reach their first final at a feel this is just the next challenge,” he any previous England manager and Monday’s match will be played teammates. horrendous penalties from their major tournament since 1966. said. will go looking for another in without fans due to the Covid- 10-man opponent after two England topped their group and “I guess the interesting part for us Wednesday’s semi-final bolstered by 19 pandemic. hours of open play to progress. beat old foes Germany in the round is we won’t feel totally satisfied if it’s a boisterous partisan crowd of 60,000- Two key strikers won’t be Out of Spain’s dozen goals, 10 of of 16 before ratcheting up expecta- just a semi-final for us, whereas plus at Wembley. playing in the semifinal. those came against Slovakia tions with Saturday’s thumping 4-0 maybe three years ago, although there “It’s great to be coming back Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus and Croatia — the latter match quarter-final win against Ukraine in was massive disappointment after now,” said Southgate, who expects and Peru’s André also required extra time against Rome. the semi-final, there was a feeling we’d teenager Bukayo Saka to return to Carrillo (against an inferior foe — meaning La England have fallen at the penul- come a long way. training after missing the Ukraine Paraguay) Roja have managed to score timate hurdle at major tournaments “Now we’ve replicated what we match with a slight knock. were sent off only twice across their other on four occasions since winning the did there, but that won’t be enough to “To go and have that different during the three outings. World Cup in 1966, including their fulfil the group. That’s a positive environment, preparation, focus was quarterfi- Strike tandem Alvaro defeat by Croatia at the World Cup in sign.” definitely helpful. But now to be nals. Morata — who has two goals in Russia three years ago. A key difference from 2018 is coming back to Wembley is a great Brazil’s 293 minutes played — and But Southgate believes his side heightened expectation, with thing for us.” 3 O91 ( $ ( / $ P +0(0( <,1& -@3'AB ()*)+" 4, " 1>!1 Tokyo: Tennis star Naomi broadcaster. ovak Djokovic reached his 0:'9:0?#?"0, Osaka on Monday said she “Since getting the attention ndian wrestler Sumit Malik N50th Grand Slam quarter- wants to be on top form at the of the world, I’ve always had Ihas decided to challenge the final on Monday with a straight- best showing at Wimbledon in Olympics and will take part in bouts of anxiety. This is espe- two-year ban imposed on him ()*)+" told PTI after being named as sets victory over Cristian Garin three previous visits was reach- press conferences, after pulling cially the case in the lead up to by the sport’s world body for one of the flag bearers. at Wimbledon. ing the second round in 2018. out of several tournaments big competitions.” failing a dope test and seek a ix times World Champion “I am truly honoured to get World number one Khachanov had a far citing her struggles with Osaka set off a debate lesser punishment so that he Sand 2012 Olympics Bronze this opportunity of leading the Djokovic eased into the last- tougher battle prevailing in five depression and anxiety. about mental health in June can compete in next year’s medallist boxer M C Mary Kom team out during the opening eight at the All England Club sets over American Sebastian The world number two after abandoning her French Commonwealth Games and and men’s hockey team captain ceremony and I thank the with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 win and will Korda. told Japan’s broadcaster NHK Open campaign just one defend his title. Manpreet Singh will be the Sports Ministry and IOA for face either Hungary’s Marton she is getting ready to play on match in over a dispute on The 2018 CWG Gold India’s flag bearers at the open- naming me. It would be added Fucsovics or Russian fifth seed BARTY IN Q/F home turf at the Tokyo Games, media duties. medallist Malik was on Friday ing ceremony of Tokyo motivation for me. I promise to Andrey Rublev for a place in the World number one after having withdrawn from In the message published banned for two years by the Olympics, the Indian Olympic do my best for a medal,” she semi-finals. Ashleigh Barty reached the Wimbledon and French Open. by NHK, Osaka said she was United World Wrestling Association announced on added. “Confidence levels are very Wimbledon quarter-finals for “I am preparing myself lit- ‘proud’ to play for her country (UWW) after his B sample Monday. “This is amazing, and I am high after winning the French the first time after beating tle by little so I can be at the top at the Games, adding that she also returned positive for a And wrestler Bajrang Punia, speechless. I think it’s a huge Open,” said Djokovic. French Open champion Barbora of my game for the Olympics,” would take part in news confer- prohibited stimulant. will be the flag bearer at the clos- honour to be named the Flag “It was one of my biggest Krejcikova 7-5, 6-3. the 23-year-old wrote in a ences while giving considera- The 28-year-old, who had ing ceremony on August 8. Bearer for the opening ceremo- wins in the circumstances — The 25-year-old Australian message published by the tion to her mental health. AFP qualified for the Tokyo Games The IOA has communicat- ny alongside the incredible two five-setters, two four-setters will play the winner of the in the 125kg category, admitted ed the decision in this regard to Mary Kom,” Manpreet said in in the second week. match between unseeded com- that he is responsible for the the organising committee of the a Hockey India release. “They took a lot out of me patriot Ajla Tomljanovic and Barty may have won in beating 2020 French Open substance found in his body but Tokyo Games. The country’s lone individ- but they also gave me wings. British teenager Emma straight sets but that did not real- champion Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, since the intention was not to This will be the first time ual Olympic Gold-medallist “The further I go in the Raducanu on Tuesday for a ly tell the full tale of a hard 6-1 in their fourth round match. cheat, he will appeal to the India is having two flag-bearers Abhinav Bindra was the flag tournament, the more comfort- 7-5. The 22-year-old Canadian place in the semi-finals. fought 95-minute The 26-year-old is the first UWW that the punishment — one male and one female — bearer at the opening ceremo- able I feel and I look forward to 10th seed — who beat Britain’s Defeat brought an encounter against an Tunisian woman to reach the period is reduced to six months. at the Olympics to ensure ‘gen- ny of the 2016 Games in Rio de the next challenge.” two-time champion Andy end to Krejcikova’s 15- opponent who had yet last eight at Wimbledon and will Malik’s ban starts from der parity’. Janeiro. Denis Shapovalov’s impres- Murray in the previous round — match winning streak to win a main draw sin- face Belarus second seed Aryna June 3 and if he wins his appeal “It would be a huge huge The Tokyo Games are sive run at Wimbledon saw will next face 25th seeded Karen and she will have to wait gles grass match prior to Sabalenka who defeated Elena and the ban is reduced to six moment for me given that it is scheduled to open on July 23 him reach the quarter-finals Khachanov of Russia for a place another year to see if she Wimbledon. Rybakina 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. months, he can compete in the my last Olympics. Who knows and over 100 Indian athletes after he dismissed Spain’s 2019 in the last four. can emulate her late coach Also, Ons Jabeur’s historic Sabalenka will be playing in her Birmingham CWG, starting I might even get emotionally would be gunning for podium semi-finalist and eighth seed A US Open quarter-finalist and mentor Jana Novotna in Wimbledon campaign saw her first Grand Slam quarter-final. July 28 next year. overwhelmed,” Mary Kokm finishes at the showpiece. Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-3, in 2020, Israel-born Shapovalov’s winning the title. reach the women’s quarter-finals, means he misses that tourna- passes ',- 7 1,.(-. ment (World Cup) then so be it.” 2 2 “But Steve is a professional, LA LIGA MATCHES LIVE ON MTV he’ll know where his body is at ?;L # $ and if he doesn’t feel like he’s ' ? $ ++ . (,-? . - right then he’ll make the right ',-*"8 & ' $ # ' call,” he added. 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WTC final, were docked four held in the United Arab tough on this pitches as spinners “My shoulder, I think the healing process is done. Now # BBB* L , Despite bearing the brunt of points for slow over rate during Emirates will hugely affect the will hold the key. it’s the last stage of achieving strength and range. !$ hostile English fans, he smashed the Boxing Day Test against pitches, which might get worn “It’s going to be tough to bat “So that’s going to take about a month, and the train- '! F$ an incredible 774 runs in four India. out and help the spinners ‘mas- on especially at the back end as ing is obviously going on. Other than that, I feel, I will be Tests, at an average of 110.57, “Bitterly disappointed that sively’ during ICC T20 World we saw here,” said the South there in the IPL,” Iyer said on The Grade Cricketer Podcast. SLC SETS JULY 8 DEADLINE including twin centuries on his we weren't there (WTC final) Cup, feels South Africa head African. Under Iyer’s captaincy, the Delhi-based franchise had !+ ! $ Test return at Edgbaston. the T20 World Cup in October- because of over rates,” Paine told coach Mark Boucher. “We will have an idea of finished runners-up in 2020 edition of the league, that was ## But he is struggling with an November. reporters. 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