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BRITISH ACTRESS CHALLENGE BHUBANESWAR RANCHI DEHRADUN VIJAYAWADA *LATE CITY VOL. 1 ISSUE 319 HYDERABAD, THURSDAY AUGUST 22, 2019; PAGES 16 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable HRITHIK HELPS SAMEERA REDDY OVERCOME STAMMERING { Page 14 } www.dailypioneer.com Kishan Reddy BJP plans CBI arrests ex-HM nationwide debunks ‘Hyderabad campaign on Art 370 Chidambaram as UT’ campaign PNS n NEW DELHI l The BJP will carry out a Karti terms it ‘schadenfreude' l Says no proposal to shift nationwide campaign on PNS n NEW DELHI the Union government's Liquor shops, bars Andhra capital from Amaravati decision to abrogate Jammu Congress leader P and Kashmir's special status Chidambaram was on PNS n HYDERABAD under Article 370 of the Wednesday night arrested by Constitution, and will reach to increase in TS the Central Bureau of Union Minister of State for out to 2,000 prominent per- Investigation amid high drama Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy sonalities from the fields of l Unintended consequence of Andhra's at his posh Jor Bagh residence has said the Centre has not film, sport and academia l where some officers scaled taken not any decision regard- among others. ‘liquor ban' Result of increase in walls to gain entry, hours after ing shifting of Andhra The party has started municipalities and municipal corporations the former union finance min- Pradesh's proposed capital at working on organising a ister failed to get any immedi- Amaravati. 'Jan Jagran Abhiyan' (pub- L VENKAT RAM REDDY liquor in a phased manner. ate reprieve in the INX media "Central government has lic awareness campaign) on n HYDERABAD This has raised expectations case from the Supreme Court. not taken any decision regard- the matter and will hold among those wanting to set up Shortly after Chidambaram, ing shifting of Andhra Pradesh indoor meetings at state Liquor shops and bars are all set liquor shops and bars that 73, made a dramatic appear- With the apex court decid- Out Circular (LOC) to prevent capital from Amaravati. It is in and district levels across the to mushroom across Telangana, Telangana would give leverage ance at the AICC headquarters ing to hear only on Friday any attempt by him to leave the the purview of AP govern- country, a party leader said. thanks to a multiplicity of fac- to those shifting businesses and addressed a news confer- Chidambaram's petition seek- country. ment to decide on the state rounds in political circles of With assembly elections tors. The main factor, of course, and operations from AP. ence to profess his innocence, ing a stay on the Delhi High But Chidambaram's sud- capital and Central govern- Telugu states about AP capital. in four states around the is the increase in the numbers Liquor dealers in AP, especial- the Congress leader was picked Court order on Tuesday that den appearance in public view ment has no role in it and did Kishan Reddy's comments corner, the party is keen to of municipalities and munici- ly those operating in districts up by CBI sleuths, an hour dismissed his anticipatory bail on Wednesday night to address not receive any such propos- are significant, considering keep the emotive issue alive pal corporations in the state. bordering TS, are expected to after he reached his residence, plea, the CBI and the a news conference after the al. Government decisions are that he is the lone Telugu min- among the masses as it The best part is that suddenly pull out all stops while vying and taken to the nearby head- Enforcement Directorate(ED)- CBI and the ED said his not taken on social media. ister in PM Narendra Modi's seeks to draw maximum competition has become very with one another to set up quarters of the probe agency -got a free hand to arrest the whereabouts were not known Everyone should remember cabinet at the Centre, virtual- political mileage following stiff as the neighbouring AP liquor shops and bars in TS. for questioning. former union home and set off speculation about his this," said G Kishan Reddy, ly representing Telangana and the decision which, it government has announced its Chidambaram has been finance minister. The CBI and imminent arrest. responding to media persons' AP. believes, has popular plans to implement the ban on ContinuedonPage2 arrested, said a top CBI official. the ED earlier issued a Look Continued on Page 5 queries on the talk doing the Continued on Page 4 endorsement. Amazon opens MASS RAGGING US Coast KCR's 7-hour outing to Gajwel forests world's largest Guard ship campus in Hyd for India with Ministers and Collectors PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM NAVEENA GHANATE n HYDERABAD Located in Hyderabad's United States Coast Guard financial district, Amazon Ship Stratton is making its Collectors' conference is no on Wednesday inaugurated maiden visit to India and longer an affair that ends with its largest campus building Indian Coast Guard is hosting intense discussions, at least in anywhere worldwide, as a its visit for strengthening inter- Telangana State, where a continuing reaffirmation of national cooperation, said an hands-on Chief Minister, with how India continues to be a official release issued here on his cap on, leaves no stone key market as well as talent 150 students paraded Wednesday. unturned. People have seen hub for Amazon. This is the Stratton is scheduled to Chief Minister K only Amazon-owned campus arrive at Chennai on August Chandrasekhar Rao wetting outside the US and will house with tonsured heads 23 and will leave on August 27. his trousers in the waters of over 15,000 employees of its This visit will provide an Kaleshwaram project site, with over 62,000 employee base in PNS n ETAWAH (UP) classes. When contacted, uni- opportunity to strengthen officials and cabinet colleagues India. versity Vice Chancellor Raj cooperation and address mar- willy-nilly accompanying him. Full report in Page 3 In a case of mass ragging, 150 Kumar said he was not aware itime security threats, includ- As relief from Tuesday's first-year students of Saifai of the incident, but would ing human trafficking, smug- intense deliberations at the Medical University here were look into it. gling of drugs, firearms and Collectors' Conference, KCR allegedly made to walk in the "We keep a strict watch on piracy. During the stay, Indian took the ministers and the col- Rangareddy has campus with their heads ton- such activities and have taken Coast Guard Ships and US lectors on an unscheduled Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, his cabinet colleagues and collectors during their day out in Gajwel forests on Wednesday sured. The incident came to action against those breaking Coast Guard Ship will take outing to the sylvan sur- highest number light when a video of students discipline and have also sus- part in a joint harbour and sea roundings of certain tracts in lunch with the Collectors and revive forest areas with a com- Komati Banda in the Gajwel wearing white coats and walk- pended them," said the VC. exercise off Chennai for pro- Gajwel forests on Wednesday. later held a meeting with prehensive plan, launched Assembly constituency. of vehicles ing in a single file with their "I also want to assure new moting interoperability The 7.5-hour-long trip, which them. three years ago, has started As part of the infotain- tonsured heads bowed down students that they have noth- between the two maritime began at 10:30 am from As part of this infotain- yielding results. ment, Principal Chief PNS n HYDERABAD went viral on the social media. ing to fear. They can bring any forces. The Commander Coast Pragathi Bhavan, concluded at ment, KCR, with his hat on, Eliminating all barriers to Conservator of Forests R The video showed students such activity to the notice of Guard Region (East) will over- 6:00pm. recounted the situation in his communication, in an infor- Shobha and Additional PCCF The number of vehicles in walking from the hostel to the the anti-ragging committee or see the joint exercise. Apart The day began with a visit constituency just three years mal atmosphere capped by RM Dobrial played hosts and Telangana State, barring hospital and then to their their warden," he added. from exercise Indian Coast to forest areas, followed by a back when it was bereft of soothing greenery, KCR show- explained to the Collectors Hyderabad district, has Guard has planned various dekko at a Mission Bhagiratha trees and the multiple arid cased forest revival pro- how the programme was increased to 60 lakh from the other sports and cultural activ- Plant at Komati Banda. patches there reflected a vast grammes being implemented implemented. previous 35 lakh since 2014. ities for the visiting guests. Towards afternoon, KCR had desert. His experiment to at Singayapalli, Nentur, Continued on Page 4 A study was conducted in undivided districts of Now, Rs 1,000 fine for Telangana on the number of vehicles during 2014-2019 (till Aug 2). BJP retains ‘World biggest Statistics suggest that an not wearing helmet increasing number of people are raring to acquire vehicles PNS n HYDERABAD amount'. The fine prescribed - both two and four-wheelers. for not wearing helmet is Rs political party' tag In Medak district, the Beware of draconian new 1000. If a car driver is not number of vehicles almost traffic rules taking effect from wearing seat belt, the fine l Enrolled 3.78 cr new members against target of 2.2 cr doubled, while in Nalgonda September 1. A vehicle rider amount is the same. Fine to be district the figure is at the failing to give way to emer- levied for cell phone dri- PNS n NEW DELHI expressed confidence that the the party ideologue Syama other end of the spectrum, gency vehicles such as ving is Rs 5,000, total number may get close to Prasad Mookerjee's birth with a mere 25% increase in ambulances could be drunken driving Rs The BJP has enrolled 3.78 5 crore when the party anniversary. The party the number of vehicles. slapped with a hefty 10,000, and signal crore new members during its collects data from the claims to have 11 crore fine of Rs 10,000. jumping Rs 5,000. membership drive that ended across the country in members and had TRS working president K Taraka Rama Rao with weavers in Siricilla on Wednesday Continued on Page 4 If the fined driver The fine for triple on Tuesday, bringing almost the next few days. fixed a target of drives the vehicle riding is Rs 5,000. 1.6 crore more people under its The membership adding 20 per cent TODAY again, he is going to Traffic police fold than the target. drive had started more members, 2.2 KTR for branding be fined Rs 10,000. personnel suggest Dushyant Kumar Gautam, a on July 6 with crore, during the The amounts of fines that those who fol- party vice president and co- Prime Minister drive. The number of ALMANAC to be levied under the new low the rules can save their convener of the membership Narendra Modi and new members stand at Month & Paksham: rules have been put on display lives and also the amount of drive, described the over one- BJP president Amit Shah 3,78,67,753 and will be of Siricilla sarees Shravana & Krishna Paksha with the slogan 'Observe the money that is payable towards and-a-half month long exercise launching it from Varanasi revised upwards as more Panchangam traffic rule and save the fine fine. as "very successful" and and Telangana respectively on details are collected. RAMAKRISHNA PERALA security to handloom weavers n SIRICILLA by offering them employment Tithi : Shashthi: 07:06 am opportunities. The TRS work- Nakshatram: Bharini 02:36 am TRS working president K ing president said that weavers Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Taraka Rama Rao on in Siricilla were getting proper any important work) ‘Packaged food, drinks unhealthiest in India’ Wednesday advised officials of opportunities and that over the the Handloom Department to past eight months an extent of Rahukalam: 01:52 pm – 03:26 pm PNS n NEW DELHI five — the most healthy. It was with Canada being the second take steps for branding Siricilla 40.50 crore meters of clothing Yamagandam: 06:03 am – 07:37 am found that the UK had the best at 4.6 grams per 100 grams. sarees along the lines of Tirupur preparation work was accorded Varjyam: 11:07 am - 12:50 pm A global survey has found that highest average Health Star The results were concerning garments in the coming days. to weavers of the region. Gulika: 09:11 am - 10:45 am when it comes to having the Rating of 2.83, followed by the because packaged foods and He was speaking at a pro- He detailed that a total of 808 healthiest packaged food and US at 2.82 and Australia at 2.81. drinks are driving a double gramme conducted in Siricilla, handloom weavers in the state Good Time: (to start any important work) drinks, India ranks the lowest Among the lowest were India burden of diet-related diseases his home constituency. The were covered in the loan waiv- Amritakalam: 09:27 pm - 11:10 pm among 12 countries. with just 2.27 rating, China in many low- and middle- TRS leader said that the State er scheme to an extent of Rs.5 Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:53 am - 12:43 pm The UK topped the charts, with 2.43 and Chile 2.44. The income countries, researchers government would provide lakh and 10 percent subsidies followed by the US and research also found that China's said. "Our results show that Bathukamma sarees by was given on yarn. HYDERABAD Australia. Published in the jour- drinks were among the health- some countries are doing a September 15 to all eligible This yarn subsidy imposed a nal Obesity Reviews, the iest with an average Health Star much better job than others. women in the State. burden of Rs. 9 crore on the WEATHER researchers analysed more than Rating of 2.9 but packaged Unfortunately, it's the poorer He asserted that the govern- state, he detailed. Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 400,000 food and drink prod- foods scored low at just 2.39. nations that are least able to ment was going in a planned The legislator said weavers in Temp: 29/23 ucts from 12 countries and ter- South Africa on the other address the adverse health con- manner to encourage the hand- the district and state were being Humidity: 87% ritories around the world. hand scored low with its drinks sequences that have the loom weaving industry in the encouraged to become entre- Sunrise: 06.00 The survey highlights the The countries were ranked as energy, salt, sugar, saturated at an average 1.92 rating while unhealthiest foods," said study state, after revamping the agri- preneurs at a cost of Rs.380 Sunset: 06.38 high levels of sugar, saturated fat, using Australia's Health Star fat as well as protein, calcium its foods came in at 2.87. lead author Elizabeth Dunford culture sector. KTR affirmed crore and the Siricilla Weavers Current Weather Conditions salt and calories/kJ in several of Rating system which measures and fibre and assigns a star rat- The UK scored best for sugar from the George Institute for that the State had provided Park was being developed with Updated August 21, 2019 5:00 PM our favourite food items. the levels of the nutrients such ing from half -- least healthy to at just 3.8 grams per 100 grams, Global Health. dignity as well as support and an outlay of 176 crore. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019 hyderabad 02 Owaisi flays More corruption in govt than TS inks pact with Google Trump for mediation offer in officialdom: TS Cong PNS n HYDERABAD n MLC Jeevan Reddy says not a single for ‘Digital Telangana' Flaying Donald Trump for his fresh reported offer to medi- ate between India and department in KCR's govt is corruption-free PNS n HYDERABAD Pakistan, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on PNS n HYDERABAD TRS government Continuing to build on its Wednesday said the govern- didn't send Detailed vision of 'Digital Telangana', ment should have a clear-cut Congress MLC T Jeevan Project Report of Google India and the policy and inform the US Reddy on Wednesday asked Telangana government on President that it does not Chief Minister K Kaleswaram project to Centre Wednesday signed an MoU to need his role. Chandrasekhar Rao to name a to hide its misdeeds. The improve and get more local ...he (Trump) says I will single department in the state state would have got Rs language content online using mediate (between India and that he thought was corrup- 60,000 crore financial Google's digital publishing Pakistan). Again, the same tion-free. "What will KCR do tool, Navlekha. thing. This is, Begaani Shadi about the corruption existing assistance if it sent a DPR on The effort has already rolled mein Trump Diwana ho rahe in police and irrigation Kaleswaram to the Centre out several initiatives aimed hain (an unrelated person departments," Jeevan Reddy —T JEEVAN REDDY towards bridging the digital getting too much excited in said. He asked the CM to Congress MLC divide, mentoring local star- somebodys elses marriage). check political corruption tups and enabling small and He (Trump) has no connec- before talking of officials medium businesses to gain tion. Why would he mediate?, indulging in corruption. to notice the facts on the Chief Minister himself stated from the internet. he told reporters here. The Telangana Congress ground at least now." in the collectors meeting held As part of the MoU, Google Trump made the offer for leader said the BJP was justi- Asking KCR to reveal their at Pragathi Bhavan on will work with the state gov- the third time in a month and fied in its sustained criticism of 'share' in the Mission Tuesday. The new Revenue ernment to help digitise the says in the same breath that TRS. Jeevan Reddy said that he Bhagiratha scheme, Reddy Act, which aims to control cor- government's content in Prime Minister Narendra supported BJP national work- alleged that the CM was mak- ruption, was a reflection that Telugu to make it easier for the Modi and Pakistan premier ing president JP Nadda's crit- ing officials scapegoats to cover the Chief Minister has admit- common man to get access to Imran Khan were his friends, icism of the TRS government. the government's mistakes. ted that corruption took place all the information and services Chetan Krishnaswamy of Google India with Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan at the event on Wednesday Owaisi said. What is happen- He asked BJP leaders not to "The TRS government all while. The CM could have on government sites in their ing? Who is running the for- confine themselves to a verbal launched Mission Bhagiratha purified land records after local languages. Google will also be involved eign policy of this country? duel but do it in practice by scheme only for commissions," correcting Revenue Acts, but Besides, Google will also Google will work with state government in providing technical mentor- Why are we so afraid of ordering an inquiry into the he claimed. he is doing so after the mis- collaborate with the govern- to help digitise the government's ship and advisory support to var- Trump, that we are not even alleged corruption in Stating that the government takes have taken place. ment to support its digital lit- ious government departments reacting. The government Kaleswaram and Mission must call for tenders if the pro- Collectors have to exercise eracy vision and aid in the content in Telugu to make it easier for for successful implementation of should take a clear cut policy Bhagiratha schemes. ject cost crosses Rs 100 crore, control over revenue officials, overall digitization agenda of the common man to access it easily multiple digital projects. and it has to be said clearly that Jeevan Reddy alleged that the MLC said that assigning Rs and the CM has to control the the state. "Improving access to gov- we dont need you, he said. the TRS government didn't 4,000 crore works on the basis collectors, but what is hap- "Google has been a trusted ernment's vast pool of infor- Quoting Trumps reported send Detailed Project Report of nominations amounted to pening? The Chief Minister is partner for Telangana who essential for all citizens of the vision of the internet for all mation online in local lan- comments that there was a (DPR) of Kaleswaram project encouraging corruption. trying to pass on his mistakes have already set up their office Telangana to use internet which is part of Digital guages can significantly con- Hindu-Muslim problem in to hide its misdeeds. The state Jeevan Reddy claimed that on officials," he said. in Hyderabad and are in the actively," said Jayesh Ranjan, Telangana, increasing native tribute to developing an inclu- India, Owaisi said theNDA would have got Rs 60,000 the Chief Minister himself Jeevan Reddy said KCR had process of setting-up their 2nd Principal Secretary ITE&C and language content available over sive web experience for all the government should make it crore financial assistance if it admitted in the collectors' stated that he would decen- largest campus in Hyderabad. Industries Department, the internet and improve the citizens," said Chetan clear that there was no such sent a DPR on Kaleswaram to meeting that governance has tralise powers, but he is now We have identified that avail- Telangana government. usability of Google Maps in vil- Krishnaswamy, Director, trouble. If (they) dont say, it the Centre. He said, "I am suffered. "KCR achieved noth- centralizing the powers to ability of content in native "We look forward to collab- lages and rural regions as well," Public Policy, Google India and means there is a Hindu- happy that the CM K ing all these years except open- hand over them to Revenue language over the internet is orating with Google to meet he added. South Asia. Muslim problem, he added. Chandrasekhar Rao has begun ing gates to corruption. The Divisional Officers (RDOs). State seeks HC PUNNAM LINGANNA ENCOUNTER CASE… nod for municipal polls HC directs TS to provide security to witnesses PNS n HYDERABAD n PETITIONERS TELL COURT WITNESSES FEAR THREAT TO THEIR LIVES FROM POLICE The Telangana government on Wednesday urged the PNS n HYDERABAD prising of Chief Justice RS In his petition, petitioner state High Court to permit it Chauhan and Justice Shameem The court also Laxman urged the HC to to complete the municipal Dealing with a PIL filed alleg- Akthar later adjourned the directed the declare the action of the police Congress members Sameer Waliullah and Syed Nizamuddin at elections. It told the HC that ing fake encounter of Punnam case to August 30 for further in registering a case under Gandhi Bhavan on Wednesday principal secretary elections were needed to be Linganna at Gundala mandal hearing. Linganna was killed section of 307 of IPC against conducted to 131 municipal- from Bhadradri Kothagudem during an encounter on July 31 to take steps for the deceased instead of regis- ities of the state. The govern- district by the state police, the at Rallagadda village of recording of tering a criminal case against Cong blames TRS govt ment has filed an additional Telangana High Court on Gundala Mandal of Bhadadri statements of the police who fired on and killed counter affidavit before the Wednesday directed the state Kothagudem district. the deceased under section court to this effect in response government to provide securi- The HC passed the orders witnesses and to 302 of IPC as illegal and in vio- for closure of minority of the PIL filed challenging the ty to the four witnesses named while dealing a PIL filed by Prof submit a report in lation of Article 21 of the conduct of the elections by two by the petitioner in the case. Gaddam Laxman, president of the case before it Constitution. He also urged the concerned citizens of the state. The court also directed the Civil Liberties Committee. court to direct the state gov- A division bench comprising principal secretary to take steps Senior Advocate V Raghunath ernment to constitute an SIT to edu institutions Chief Justice RS Chauhan and for the recording of statements told the HC that the witnesses police action. He urged the HC amount of security to the wit- conduct a fair investigation in PNS n HYDERABAD in 2014-15 to just 32 in 2019- Justice Shameem Akthar later of the witnesses and to submit in the case were ready to record to direct the principal secretary nesses in order to allow them the case and submit the report 20. It means 24 minority engi- adjourned the matter to a report in the case before the their statements but they feared of the home department of the to record their statements with- of the same before the High The Congress party has blamed neering colleges have closed August 28. court. A division bench com- for their lives in the form of state to provide adequate out any fear. Court. the TRS government for clo- under TRS rule. Similarly, 17 sure of 64 minority engineer- Management colleges have ing, management, MCA and closed with their number get- pharma colleges across ting reduced from 67 in 2014- Parcels addressed to CM's Telangana during the last five 15 to 50 in 2019-20. Further, 19 Forcible collections of ‘chanda’ barred years. It also demanded estab- MCA and three pharma minor- house found harmless lishment of an independent ity colleges have also closed PNS n HYDERABAD "Guidelines have been building complexes and those Commission to probe into the down in the last 5 years. issued regarding safe electric taking them out for proces- PNS n HYDERABAD Rao and several other top lead- factors that led to their closure. Nizamuddin said Chief Keeping in view the upcoming wiring to avoid short-circuits sions would have to apply for ers and bureaucrats, the Addressing a press confer- Minister K. Chandrashekhar Ganesh festival, Cyberabad and arrangement of parking clearance," said the official. A day after finding 65 mysteri- Hyderabad police confirmed ence, along with Hyderabad Rao came to power in 2014 on commissioner of police VC places at particular distance The commissioner categor- ous parcels containing chemi- that the content was not harm- Congress Committee the slogan of 'KG to PG Free Sajjanar held a coordination from pandals to avert traffic ically stated that in the name cal-like fluid in bottles ful or poisonous. Minorities Dept Chairman Education for All'. He had also meeting with the GHMC, congestions. No unauthorised of the festival, forcible collec- addressed to the residence of Preliminary inquiry revealed Sameer Waliullah, at Gandhi promised 12% reservation for HMWS&SB, TSSPDCL, electricity connections would tion of funds 'chanda/haftha' Chief Minister K that the bottles contained mud Bhavan on Wednesday, TPCC Muslims in jobs and educa- Revenue, R&B, Fire, RTA, be allowed for pandals. Usage would not be allowed. Chandrashekar Rao, DGP M water and was not harmful, said official spokesperson Syed tion. "Everyone, especially Traffic Police, L&O Police, of fireworks is strictly restrict- Speaking further about the Mahender Reddy, TRS party an official from Mahankali police Nizamuddin alleged that the Muslims, believed him and DMHO, Irrigation, Bhagya- ed. Organisers should take procession preparation, he working president KT Rama station. number of private unaided voted for TRS. Unfortunately, nagar Ganesh Utsav Comm- permissions from the local PS said that there are 29 tankers minority institutions in TRS Govt implemented the ittee members, among others police website www.cyber- for arranging loudspeakers. where immersion of idols takes Telangana has reduced signifi- hidden agenda of RSS and BJP at the Cyberabad police com- abadpolice.gov.in to acquire Box type sound systems place, 21 in GHMC limits, two cantly ever since TRS party and targeted minority institu- missionerate on Wednesday. police permission for setting up should be used instead of DJ in Medchal, and six in Ranga came to power in 2014. Citing tions in the last 5 years. Due The festival is scheduled to idol. They have to take NOC speakers and sound systems Reddy. As many as 54 static Liquor shops, bars to... statistics from All India Council to non-implementation of 'Fee commence from October 2 from the owner of the premis- should not be used during the cranes and 22 mobile cranes in Continued from Page 1 and six municipal corpora- for Technical Education Reimbursement' scheme and and conclude on October 12 es where the idol will be night between 10 pm and 6 GHMC limits and 43 static tions, in which liquor shops (AICTE), Nizamuddin Scholarship, minority students with the final immersion pro- installed and the same has to be am. Organisers should arrange cranes and 14 mobile cranes in The current excise policy (2017- and bars were permitted. informed that number of were discouraged from taking cession. The commissioner placed in such a way that it does at least three volunteers at Medchal and Ranga Reddy 19), under which licences were However, the state govern- Engineering & Technology col- up higher education," he ordered the organisers to apply not create an obstruction to pandals at night time. Those districts will be will be granted for setting up liquor ment increased the number of leges has come down from 56 alleged. online through the Cyberabad traffic or create any other issue. installing idols in the cellars of deployed. shops and bars, will end on municipalities to 142 in 2018 September 30. The government and the number of municipal HYDERABAD needs to announce a new excise corporations to 13 in July. So, policy for the next two years the numbers of liquor shops BULLION RATES (2019-21), starting October 1, and bars will change in line GOLD 36% in TS folks misdiagnosed for BP 2019. Fresh licences will have to with the populations in the ` 37,670 (10 gm) be issued to run liquor shops and restructured municipalities and MAYANK TIWARI ` bars for the next two years. corporations. Hence, there is a 300 n HYDERABAD A masked hypertension may go undiagnosed The government sanctions huge demand to grab licences SILVER running the risk of complications for heart, kidney liquor shops and bars in munic- to set up liquor shops and bars ` 43, 500 (1kg) Nearly 36 per cent residents in and brain, leading to premature mortality ipalities and municipal corpo- across Telangana, which has ` 123 Telangana are either misdiag- — DR UPENDRA KAUL, rations, based on their popu- witnessed steep increases in nosed or miss being diag- cardiologist lation. Accordingly, as many as sales of liquor year after year. nosed with hypertension or 2,144 wine shops, 840 bars Against this background, the CHICKEN high blood pressure suggests a June 2019 in 15 states includ- anti-hypertensive drug dosage. and 27 clubs were granted State government is planning to RATES `/KG study. ing Telangana highlights the Doctors strongly recom- licences under the current double the licence fee to earn more "Often, doctors fail to dis- high prevalence of masked mended that a person must excise policy -- 2017-19, which revenues. The State government Dressed/With Skin `146 tinguish between 'white coat hypertension and white-coat take at least three blood pres- will end on September 30. As had earned over Rs 400 crore Without Skin `1166 hypertension' (WCH) and hypertension. sure measurements in different for the excise period 2017-19, through non-refundable applica- Broiler at Farm `101 'masked hypertension' (MH)," It was also found that conditions for an accurate diag- the state had 68 municipalities tion fee to set up liquor shops. said cardiologist Dr Upendra Indians have a higher than nosis, stressing on the mea- Kaul, the principal investigator average resting heart rate of 80 surement of blood pressure EGG of the study commissioned by beats per minute, higher than beyond clinical conditions. `/ Eris Lifesciences, a pharma- the desired rate of 72 beats per "Masked hypertension, if RATES 100 ceutical company. minute. Another striking find- undetected, is a dangerous HYDERABAD 341 WCH is when a person actual BP patient may reveal heart, kidney and brain, lead- ing of the study is that unlike phenomenon. It is important VIJAYAWADA 332 with no symptoms of blood normal readings leaving one ing to premature mortality," other countries, Indians have to monitor one's blood pres- pressure is diagnosed with puzzled. informed the cardiologist in a higher blood pressure in the sure beyond the clinic, even at VISAKHAPATNAM 350 alarming readings due to fear "A masked hypertension press meet here on Wednesday. evenings than in mornings home, as per prescribed guide- RETAIL PRICE `3.15 of medical environments. may go undiagnosed running India Heart Study, conduct- which should guide doctors to lines," said Dr Viraj Suvarna, (IN HYDERABAD) Whereas, MH is when an the risk of complications for ed between April 2018 and rethink the timing of advising President of Eris Lifesciences.

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RIME Skyrocketing land prices CORNER TWO SEVERELY HURT IN GANG WAR hit new realty projects HYDERABAD: Two men n CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES ARE FINDING THE CURRENT sustained grave injuries and three others received minor PRICES UNVIABLE TO LAUNCH NEW PROJECTS IN WEST HYD bruises and cuts in an alleged gang war reported Narsingi area DEEPTHI NANDAN REDDY Prime land in Gachibowli new projects. Neither resi- on early Wednesday morning. n HYDERABAD has been grabbed by a private dential nor commercial pro- According to the police, the company at Rs 88,000 per jects can be taken up with incident took place at Gandipet The increasing land prices in square yard in the TSIIC auc- such high prices. The gov- Pochamma Temple when two west Hyderabad is impacting tion two years ago. With the ernment should seriously groups belonging to the launch of new projects in land prices increasing by about think of promoting other Manchirevula and Kollur got the region as builders and con- 25 to 50 per cent in west areas in the east and north involved in a fight during a struction companies are find- Hyderabad over the last two Hyderabad. If not the entire party. "They attacked each other CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS ing the present prices unviable. years, builders and construc- Hyderabad real estate sector with beer bottles in inebriated Though the state govern- tion companies are getting jit- will suffer," said C Shekar n n condition. Two persons were Total built-up area when spread out will span over 68 acres (approx. The campus has one conference room seat for every 3.25 ment and the realty bodies ters to plan new projects. Reddy, senior member and seriously injured in the incident 65 football fields) workstations, higher than the global ratio of 1:5 have been trying to promote The steep rise in land prices past national president of n n in which, the condition of a The campus contains over 2.5 times more steel than the Eiffel Tower, First Amazon facility to create an Alexa Pod and experiment the Inside east Hyderabad and other at an unexpected pace is push- CREDAI, expressing concern youngster is said to be critical," measured by weight Day 1 Alexa Skill (Beta) regions as an answer to the ing construction companies to over the exorbitant rise in land n n said the police, adding that a The building meets stringent safety standards, with 110 km of fire Campus is built to offer agile-based environment to maintain well- steeply rising land prices in even farther towards west. As prices in the west. statement will be taken and the protection system conduit being of employees and foster inclusion West Hyderabad, with IT com- a result, land prices in and With the concentration of n n men will be identified post their The 86-metre buildings are accessed by 49 elevators with high-rise The construction was awarded the Golden Trophy and Certificate from panies and homebuyers pre- around Appa Junction, the large part of IT industry, medical treatment. On receipt of elevators that can move at the speed of one floor per second the National Safety Council for safe construction practices in 2018. ferring western locations, Shankarpally, Mokila, and the prime sector generating information, police rushed to the demand and prices are shoot- other south-western areas are jobs in Hyderabad, on the spot and shifted the injured ing up. on an upward spiral. western side, construction persons to a nearby private The land prices have "There is an urgent need for companies have been focusing hospital. The police will be increased by Rs 1 lakh per sq intervention on rising land on the area for launching booking a case to probe further. Amazon's largest campus a yard, while it touched Rs 1.5 prices in west Hyderabad both office space and resi- lakh in some sought after areas region. Prices have gone above dential projects. The well- YOUTH ACCUSED OF like Gachibowli, one lakh mark per sq yard in developed and sophisticated Nanakramguda, Raidurg and the area. At these prices, it is social infrastructure in the MULTIPLE other locations in the western highly unfeasible for con- area is only further fuelling OFFENCES HELD testament to TS-iPass speed part of the city. struction companies to launch demand and prices. HYDERABAD: A 25-year-old youth involved in several chain snatching offences was nabbed n AMAZON OPENS ITS FIRST OWNED AND WORLD'S LARGEST by North Zone Task Force team 9.5-ACRE CAMPUS IN CITY; ALL PERMITS OKAYED IN 11 DAYS FLAT Reifman is new US Consul General along Bowenpally police near PNS n HYDERABAD Bureau of Economic and issues that are important to Old Airport road on Wednesday. NAVEENA GHANATE Business Affairs. both our countries, from U.S.- Following a tip-off, police n HYDERABAD Joel Reifman assumed the posi- "It feels wonderful to have India industry and defense teams laid a trap and tion of U.S. Consul General arrived in Hyderabad as ties, to entrepreneurship, to intercepted a car bearing the E-commerce giant Amazon ‘We aren’t distracted by Jio Cloud entry’ in Hyderabad on U.S. Consul General. women's empowerment. I number TS 10 UA 9774, driven PNS n HYDERABAD by the accused Mohd. Faisal. A opened its first company- customers better". partnership with Microsoft's Wednesday. Prior to I'm already experi- look forward to building on dagger was seized from his owned and world's largest cam- He pointed that to build Azure cloud platform, which his present assign- encing the warmth the work of my predecessors possession. The accused has a pus spread over 9.5 acres in Following the announcement that kind of service like poses a direct challenge to ment, Consul General and hospitality for and making continued criminal record since 2013 and Financial District on of Jio Cloud in partnership Amazon web services (AWS) rival cloud services providers Reifman served as which this region progress together with our is involved in 18 cases, which Wednesday. For a campus of its with Microsoft by Reliance requires a lot of innovation such as Amazon.com and Deputy Chief of of India is so fit- fantastic team at the include 14 snatching, one mammoth size, the related Industries, the cloud giant and long-term thinking. He Alphabet's Google. As part of Mission at the U.S. tingly famous," Consulate." murder case, a robbery case, a approvals would have typical- Amazon said that it "does not said, "We know that any cus- the 10-year alliance, Jio will Embassy in Dhaka, commented Consul Consul General Reifman's theft and an attempted house ly taken nine to 12 months, but get distracted by what is tomer would like to use us, build data centres across Bangladesh. His assignments General Reifman. has had several overseas burglary. Faisal is a habitual with the investor-friendly pol- changing in the markets or its until a moment they find a India that will be hosted on at the State Department in "The U.S.-India partner- assignments previously. chain-snatching criminal who icy TS-iPass in force here, all competition". Amit Agarwal, better experience elsewhere. Microsoft's Azure cloud, Washington D.C. include ship is strong, especially in Before joining the State runs a gang of offenders. The necessary permits were given SVP and Country Head, AWS has done a fabulous job Reliance Chairman Mukesh Senior Liaison in the Bureau of this region, and we are proud Department, Consul General accused's involvement was in just 11 days flat. Amazon India on on focusing on things that Ambani said. Intelligence and Research and to collaborate with the people Reifman served as an detected in three cases, Amazon's office which can Wednesday said, "Amazon's developers or customers most AWS is used by most star- Deputy Director of the Office of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Assistant Staff Judge Advocate pertaining to Bowenpally, house 15,000 employees was approach to its businesses is care about - be it availability, tups out there in India irre- of Aviation Negotiations in the and Odisha on a range of in the U.S. Air Force. Malakpet and Kukatpally, said the first test-case for TS-iPass based on three principles - reliability or security, choice of spective of sectors. Amit the police. Due to his criminal and built in three years. Of the obsess with customers, invent services. It has one of the most said, "We are very excited history, officials had invoked 3 million sq ft, 1.8 million sq on their behalf thinking of feature rich available low about the adoption we are PD Act on him twice in 2015 ft comprises the work area long term. We like our leniency, low cost stack out seeing and AWS is growing and in 2017 and lodged him in while the rest is earmarked for approach of obsess with cus- there. To build that kind of ser- in India very fast. We have Chanchalguda central prison. recreation and parking facili- tomers and not get distract- vice requires a lot of innova- launched data center in ties. The Seattle-headquartered ed by what's changing around tion and long term thinking". Mumbai which has bought company has 62,000 employees us or the competition. It can be mentioned here services closer to the devel- MAN SITTING UNDER working in India, of which Genuinely we are so busy that Reliance Industries Ltd, opers and have more choice TRUCK RUN OVER one-third are stationed in looking at how we can serve on August12, announced a and continue with us." HYDERABAD: A 50-year-old Hyderabad. About 4,500 man died on the spot when the employees have been moved to lorry that he took shelter under, the new campus already. The Hyderabad has a geographical advantage Telangana is home to a rich textile tradition and suddenly started moving. The other employees, who operate as the Deccan Plateau is considered a Amazon is creating separate space for driver of the lorry, failed to from various other campuses, safe zone for data centres, back-up and promoting handlooms. We ask Amazon to will be moved here when leas- notice the man under the lorry disaster recovery. I request Amazon to extend the facility to textiles and handicrafts and ran him over said the police. es of those buildings expire. The deceased was identified as The Hyderabad campus was consider Hyderabad for setting up data from Telangana. We want it to play a key role AI M Ramulu, a resident of inaugurated by Home Minister centre too and Machine Learning by partnering with COE Kukatpally, a labourer. According Mohammad Mahmood Ali MOHAMMAD MAHMOOD ALI JAYESH RANJAN to the police, when Ramulu was along with Principal Secretary Home Minister Principal Secretary returning home from work, it Jayesh Ranjan, vice-president suddenly started raining. To of Amazon's Global Real Estate avoid getting wet, he went and Facilities John Schoettler invested significantly in India lakh sq ft and will be expand- pus contains 2.5 times more beneath a truck parked on the and Amazon's country man- across 30 office spaces, the ed to 5.8 lakh sq ft by 2020. steel than Eiffel Tower when road and sat under it to take ager for India Amit Agarwal. AWS-APAC region in John Schoettler said, "What measured in weight. The shelter from the rain. However, The foundation stone was laid Mumbai, 50 fulfilment centres started as a think-big exercise largest buildings in Seattle moments later, the driver of the in March 2016. Since then, in 13 states as well as hundreds 12 years ago, is now realized house about 5,000 employ- truck started the truck and took 2,000 workers worked on the of delivery stations and sort- as largest owned campus. ees." it forward, running over site every day, and construct- ing centres, creating nearly Inter-faith prayer rooms, The campus has more than Ramulu. Passersby who ed the building within 39 200,00 jobs in India." mothers' rooms, quiet rooms, 300 trees dotting its grounds - noticed the tragic incident, months. Amazon also has the biggest showers, helipad and an all- - with three specimens aged rushed Ramulu to a hospital Speaking on the occasion, fulfillment centre at Rajiv day open cafeteria are over 200 years. It has a nearby where he was declared Amit Agarwal said, "Over Gandhi International Airport designed to facilitate inclu- 8,50,000-litre water recycling brought dead. these last 15 years, we have in the city. It is spread over 4 sion and diversity. The cam- plant too, Schoettler said. Medical college, super-specialty Six members of dacoit unit opens at ESIC hospital gang arrested PNS n HYDERABAD 49-year-old man, identified PNS n HYDERABAD it the best medical college in as Shaik Zaheer Ahmed, has India." The college has been A special operations team of an oil tanker and was in the Union Minister of State built at a total cost of Rs 600 Bhongir zone nabbed a six black oil business for 3 (Independent Charge) for crore, while Rs 400 crore was members of a dacoit gang on months. A person who iden- Labour and Employments spent on the construction of Wednesday and seized Rs 8.8 tified himself as Nikhil had Santosh Kumar Gangwar along Super Speciality Hospital at lakh, a car and eight mobile called him claiming to have with Minister of State Home Sanathnagar. phones, all worth Rs 13 lakh black oil for sale. After con- Affairs G Kishan Reddy, former Santosh Kumar also laid from them. versing for a while, the two Union Minister Bandaru foundation stone for new Out The arrested were identified agreed to meet and discuss the Dattatreya and Women Patient Department (OPD) as Abdul Rahaman, Booshan deal. Zaheer had sent a driver Development and Child Welfare block at ESIC Medical College Harish, Nunavath Tulasi, along with a clerk in the Minister Ch Malla Reddy inau- and hospital, which will be Bonalu Bharath, Birapaka tanker on August 11 and gave gurated the Employees' State constructed at a cost of Rs 150 Srinu and Vikkurthi Vinod the clerk Rs 6 lakh. While the Insurance Corporation (ESIC) crore. Kumar based on a tip-off. driver and the clerk were wait- Medical College and Super many as 200 seats in the new The ESIC Medical College While Tulasi, Bharath, Srinu ing for Nikhil at Yamnampet Speciality Hospital at ESIC Medical College campus and Hospital now has a total of and Vinod are from Yadadri in cross roads in Ghatkesar, four Sanathnagar on Wednesday. will be reserved for students 620 beds, including the new Bhongir, Rahaman is from AP persons posing as vigilance Speaking at the inaugural who hail from lower middle- super-specialty block that has and Harish is from Saidabad. officers stole the money from event, Santosh Kumar said, "As class families. We aim to make 150 beds. According to the Police, a the vehicle.

FATRICIDE IN MALKAJGIRI Son accused; mother, sister too among suspects PNS n HYDERABAD accused, K Suthar Kishan, his one of the windows of the front to one in the rear of and wanted more allowance mother Ganga and sister Maruthi's residence, following the house and used air fresh- from the old man. He killed his The Rachakonda police said Prapulla conspired to murder which the area cops were called. eners and perfumes to battle father so that the pension that the mother-daughter duo Maruthi Krishna, 70, on Friday His son Kishan, allegedly the smell," said the police. money would go to his moth- are also suspected to have been night and tried to hide the killed Maruthi, for not sharing Speaking to this newspaper, er and he would have control involved in the brutal killing of body by segregating them into his Railways retirement pen- Malkajgiri ACP G. Sundeep over it," said a police officer the former railway employee five buckets, which were spe- sion. "Kishan, the unemployed said that the daughter and with the Malkajgiri Police sta- who was murdered, his body cially purchased for this pur- son of Maruthi had bought mother are likely to be involved tion. cut up and parts dumped in pose. seven new buckets to store is in the crime and the verifica- Meanwhile, neighbours and buckets at their residence in It was on Sunday morning fathers chopped remains. Post tions are being done accord- area locals denied media Malkajgiri. when the area locals noticed a the murder, the family moved ingly to confirm. reports that Maruthi was an According to the police, the cluster of flies coming out from the buckets from the room in "The son was unemployed alcoholic. FOR SUBSCRIPTION, RENEWALS AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT DELAYED PAPER DELIVERY, PLEASE CONTACT 040-23322341-43 HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019 hyderabad 04

COLLECTORS' CONFERENCE CAPSULE Rs 2.5-crore crop loan fraud Village adopts KCR demands action plan to resolution to stop surfaces, bank staffers shifted atrocities on women PNS n NIZAMABAD HUZURABAD: Concerned over Some employees opened benami accounts increasing atrocities against restore state’s green cover A former manager and a field and pocketed loans disbursed by govt women and girls, the tiny village officer of Syndicate Bank in of Chinaa Papaiah Palli in Yedapalli mandal, in associa- Huzurabad mandal of PNS n HYDERABAD tion with some middlemen, Karimnagar district on Tuesday scripted a swindling operation adopted a resolution that there Chief Minister K and siphoned off Rs 2.50 crore would be no room for those Chandrashekhar Rao on of crop loans that were sanc- perpetrate crimes against Wednesday asked the tioned on benami names by women in their village. "There is Collectors of various districts faking land records. no room for miscreants in the to launch forthwith an action The lid on the scam was village. We will not allow those plan for restoring green cover blown when an SHG member, who harass women and girls to in denuded areas of forest Vijaya, approached the bank enter our village," the resolution lands across the State. branch to find out why the said. The village also adopted If social forestry could help bank was not sanctioning loans resolutions on other problems in bring down temperatures in to her self-help group 'Lata the village. The villagers residential areas, forest devel- Bhavani'. The bank expressed gathered at the Panchayat Office opment would effect a signif- inability to sanction loan to her and gave their ascent to the icant change in the atmos- SHG as Rs 1.92 lakh crop resolutions. Spandana Seva phere, help bring in more loan was outstanding in her Society motivated the villagers to rains, and help conserve bio- name. The other members of take a decision. The village also diversity, the Chief Minister the group told the bank that prohibited sale of liquor or its said. she never owned even a gunta The officials pocketed crop field officer Dilip, who are consumption. If anyone in the In an effort to demonstrate of land! loan amounts when the gov- transferred out, and a person village misbehaves or to the Collectors how positive Chief Minister KCR with officials at Gajwel on Wednesday Bank officials offered Rs ernment sanctioned them. belonging to Vaddepalli work- perpetrates atrocities on women, results could be obtained with 10,000-20,000 as inducements The plan was to get the loan ing in Mee Seva Centre for they will be externed from the commitment, KCR walked decrease in pollution levels. It to 64 benami farmers in whose waived and close the issue. But engineering the scam. village. Further, the village them through forest revival KCR takes ministers and collectors also helped in conservation of names they opened accounts delay on the part of the state The bank employees, in adopted another resolution to programmes being imple- biodiversity. They said funds to pocket the loan amount. government in implementing connivance with middlemen in offer puja only to clay Ganesh to mented at Singayapalli, Nentur on field visit to show denuded areas from Compensatory The farmers, who didn't know the loan waiver, blew the lid off villages, managed to obtain do their bit to conserve ecology. and Komati Banda under the in forest tracts of Gajwel constituency Afforestation Fund they were being conned, are the scam. Aadhaar cards of the victims Village sarpanch G Devendra Gajwel Assembly Management and Planning now worried about loans The culprits had planned to and made them open accounts expressed concern over growing Constitutency jurisdiction. He that were turned into lung space in Authority(CAMPA) pro- which they never took. send names of fake crop loan in the bank as a prelude to the atrocities against women and pointed out that at the forma- three years under his watch gramme were available and According to modus farmers along with the list of scam. When current manager alcoholism. He felt sad at liquor tion of the Telangana State, they could be utilised. The operandi, bank accounts have other farmers who had availed Chandrasekhar was consumption habit ruining many when he was representing Chief Minister wanted been opened in the name of 64 crop loans, get the loans approached by local leaders, he families. The village has been Gajwel Constituency; the entire the turnaround in Gajwel and enhanced protection. This Ministers, MLAs and unsuspecting farmers in waived and close the issue admitted that the bank had working in association with the forest area was without trees. replicate it all over the State for would also prevent animals Collectors to take up respon- Yedapalli, Ambam, Yarti, forever. happened to sanction loans on Spandana Seva Society. The Most of it was just an arid restoring and enhancing the from going out of the forest sibility for reviving forests and Brahmanapalli, Vaddepalli, When the scam surfaced, benami names. resolutions will be implemented patch and the denuded tracts green cover. area and coming inside the protecting them. MSC Farm, Jaitapur and the bank transferred the Members of Lata Bhavani only with the people's support. were almost like a desert. With The Chief Minister said forests. The Collectors also visited a Jamlam. accused employees. However, SHG said that the previous In a similar move, the Mandapur a view to restoring the green 66.48 lakh hectares of forest Water level in the trenches Mission Bhagiratha Plant con- Meanwhile, investigating irregularities continue to sur- bank manager had sanctioned villages of Alladurgam Mandal in cover, a comprehensive plan land was available in the State, would help give ample mois- structed at Komati Banda. officials are poring over the face even after the controver- a crop loan of Rs 1.92 lakh on Medak district on Tuesday held was prepared and implement- constituting about 23.4 per ture to the plants. Nickernuts KCR had lunch with the bank's loan records of the past sial staff members have been her 3.5-acre land, which in fact alcoholism as the root cause for ed under his watch. cent of the total land in the (Gacchakayi) plants were also Collectors there. Later he held three years. A few days, sever- transferred. she did not possess, in the all the clashes and disputes in The revival works, started State. planted near the trenches for a meeting with the Collectors. al bank account holders When contacted, bank man- name of a member Vijaya. The the village and prohibited its sale three years ago, are yielding Principal Chief Conservator enhanced protection. Since 27 KCR discussed the imple- protested in front of Syndicate ager Renuka confirmed that a sanction of loans to the SHG is and consumption. The village results now. The entire area is of Forests Ms R Shobha and varieties of fruit-bearing trees mentation of the new Bank branch in Nizamabad departmental probe was under subject to repayment of the panchayat fixed heavy penalties now full of greenery and there Additional PCCF RM Dobrial were planted in the forest Panchayat Raj Act, new accusing the bank of sanc- way. Lapses have been detect- loan, she said quoting officials. on those who either consume or has been a significant increase explained to the Collectors areas, monkeys were coming Municipalities Act and the for- tioning over Rs 2 crore loans ed in sanction of crop loans Meanwhile, revenue sell liquor. The sarpanch, Raju, in the rainfall. With as many as the nitty-gritty of the forest back from the villages and mulation of the new Revenue in the name of benami farm- and a report has been sent to department and police offi- with the support of the youth of 27 varieties of fruit-bearing revival programme in Gajwel. towns to the forest. Act. The government's aim ers. the bank's head office on the cials, who got a whiff of the the village declared that a fine of trees being grown in the forest They pointed out that using the Senior forest officials told was to ensure "clean and green With the help of a MeeSeva issue. However, she evaded scam, have been collecting Rs 50,000 would be imposed on area, they have become like rootstock in the forests trees the Collectors that due to villages and towns". employee land records like reply on the magnitude of the details of fake land records. those who sell liquor and Rs "monkey food courts". He sug- were grown in a natural way. revival of the forest areas, there Accordingly, measures should pahanis, 1B form and Pattadar scam. Local RDO appraised district 20,000 on those who consume gested that the Collectors Deep trenches were dug was decrease in temperatures, be taken during the 60-day passbooks were faked for the Bank officials blamed for- collector MRM Rao of the alcohol. should draw inspiration from around the forest areas for increase in rainfall and Action Plan across the State. purpose of scamming money. mer bank manager, M Srinivas, details of the scam. Opposition speaking in Pakistan's Agri engineers' valuable expertise going unrecognised language on Kashmir: Kishan THEY ARE FINDING IT HARD TO GET JOBS AS THE ENGG COURSE IS NOT ICAR-RECOGNISED PNS n HYDERABAD To a question about when SUSHMA NAGARAJU now eagerly waiting for n HYDERABAD “Where do we opportunities. "We all have Minister of State for Home opposition parties will be the skill set necessary to work Affairs G. Kishan Reddy on Agriculture engineers from go from here? in agricultural departments Wednesday said that the num- given permission to hold JNTUH are volunteering their Why does the where the contribution of ber of violent protests in meetings in the Valley, efforts to bring about agriculture engineers helps Jammu and Kashmir has come improvement in agriculture government increase yields and profits for down lately. He also slammed Kishan Reddy said, and irrigation. They put in seem farmers. How are we to blame the opposition for speaking in “Looking at the actions of diligent hard work out of love if the university hasn't applied the language of Pakistan. for scientific farming and unbothered?” for and got ICAR recognition. Speaking on the sidelines of Pakistan, we are taking making a career out of it. These questions We have worked for water an event here, the Central These qualified youth yearn to forum management, rain minister said, "In Jammu and precautionary measures become instruments of are beginning to water harvesting through the Kashmir it is not the first time in Jammu and Kashmir” change and growth in the haunt the tranches system and as vol- that these small incidents of agriculture sector. They do agricultural unteers for Khadar Valli pro- violence are taking place. this by helping farmers adapt grammes to gain experience," These have been happening for Taking a jibe at former Now the Dalit reservation can to new farming methods engineers said B Vijay Kumar, an agri- years." "But now the number of Congress President Rahul be launched there." which bring far better yield culture student. these violent protests has come Gandhi over his wish to visit Hitting out at opposition than traditional methods. Agriculture engineers from JNTUH who have been doing voluntary work to Another student Prashanth, down," he said. Kashmir, Reddy said, "Even parties for speaking in Valuable contribution from improvement in agriculture and irrigation Despite several representa- who is also president of To a question on when the Rahul Gandhi can hold a Pakistan's language, the the agro engineers, and that's tions to state government, Telangana Agricultural opposition parties will be given meeting there and visit Minister said, "Pakistan is try- the way to go for the farm sec- field. The downer has been have completed B.Tech agri- the problem persists for the Students' Association, said permission to hold meetings in Kashmir and no one will stop ing its best to provoke unrest tor too, you would think. Yes, that neither the state agricul- cultural engineering in agri graduates for past three "We studied crop water the Valley, the Minister said, him to visit there." there (Kashmir) to tell the but these youths have not tural department nor private JNTUH affiliated colleges. years. requirements, tank irrigation "Looking at the actions of Describing the government's world that there is no peace. been able to land a proper job organisations have shown But a majority of them have. Acoording to the records, system, micro irrigation, etc. Pakistan we are taking pre- move of revoking Article 370 And now the opposition par- in the industry, at a time interest in hiring them. As of Yet, they are neither employed about 1,400 agriculture engi- Agriculture engineers are very cautionary measures in Jammu as a step towards the integra- ties also want to go with when farming needs a thor- now, the talent is going nor can they pursue higher neering graduates have passed capable of handling lift irri- and Kashmir." tion of the country, he said, Pakistan as they are speaking ough overhaul with adoption unrecognised and optimal use education. Reason: The from JNTUH and its affiliat- gation water. It is unfair to not He said the opposition par- "We have taken the step for the in its language which is modern tools, methods and of their knowledge unrealised. Indian Council of ed colleges. These colleges consider us just because our ties would have a lot of time to integration of the country. The wrong." techniques. "Where do we go from Agricultural Research is not only have AICTE recogni- degree is not ICAR certified." visit Kashmir and hold meet- Constitution of India has now When asked about the The graduates, however, here? Why does the govern- recognised by the prestigious tion but are not ICAR certi- The students have written ings there. been implemented there. release of the detained are continuing to volunteer in ment seem unbothered?" JNTUH, and hence their four fied. Without ICAR certifica- to Chief Minister Office, but "So the opposition parties Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar's Kashmiri political leaders, he agriculture related works These questions are beginning years degree certificate is not tion, they too are unable to haven't received a reply. They need to have patience for a few Constitution has been said, "The call on this issue will without giving up for three to haunt the agricultural engi- considered good enough by apply for jobs. even wrote to TRS working days and then they can hold launched there. We have done be taken by the administration years now, all the while gain- neers. To be clear, not all of the agriculture industry, both After volunteering services president KTR on Twitter, meetings there," he said. good work for the country. there. We have no role in it." ing useful exposure in the the agricultural engineers government and private. for projects for years, they are and await a positive response. Kishan Reddy Long hours take toll on RTC workers KCR's 7-hour outing debunks ‘Hyderabad Few staff members, increased traffic pile up the load as UT’ campaign PNS n HYDERABAD at least one week. Leave with Collectors and Continued from Page 1 encashment facility for work- Long stressful hours of work, ers too has been suspended for Speaking here on Wednesday, traffic snarls, double duty, the past five years. Ministers in forests Kishan Reddy also clarified that there delay in revising wages and With rickety old buses, RTC Rangareddy has was no proposal to make Hyderabad delay in salaries have all con- drivers and conductors strug- Continued from Page 1 As an action item of the a Union Territory or the 'second cap- tributed in taking a toll on the gle to keep tight time sched- outing, the Chief Minister highest... ital' of India. "Not just about health of RTC workers ules. To make the going even While it seemed to be directed the Collectors to Amaravati, but the talk of Hyderabad employed in 29 depots in the tougher, the traffic density in an expensive affair for prepare a plan for revival Continued from Page 1 being made the UT or the 'second cap- GHMC limits. They say they the city has been increasing the babus, they were con- of denuded areas of ital' of India is also doing the rounds. can scarcely lead a normal life exponentially. vinced by way of assur- forests across the State. Warangal district ranked Even TV channels are conducting because of the stressful work- Keeping time deadlines has ances that funds from In a lead-by-example number one, registering debates on the topic. This is absolute- ing conditions. The drivers become increasingly difficult CAMPA programme move, KCR, after show- almost 500 vehicles per day, ly baseless, the Central government and conductors say that they especially on routes like could be utilized for the casing greenery in Gajwel, while Khammam figured at has no such proposal," Kishan Reddy are becoming vulnerable to Sanatnagar-Kothi, Pathancheru- afforestation pro- asked the Ministers, the other end of the spec- said. various air-borne and infec- Kothi, Dilsukhnagar route, grammes. MLAs and Collectors to trum, registering only 139 After YSRCP assumed power in AP, tious diseases. bus depot, Jyoti, said there but there is no corresponding Secunderabad-Saroor Nagar With as many as 27 own revival of forests in vehicles. Rangareddy district there have been doubts in some quar- Since 2011, there has not aren't any rest rooms and toilet increase in the staff. Drivers and route, Yerragadda-Kukatpalli varieties of fruit-bearing accordance with the gov- figures at the top as the dis- ters over the future of Amaravati, AP's been any recruitment of new for women. The uniforms which conductors are often made to do route because of very heavy traf- trees being grown in the ernment's aim to have trict having the highest num- capital in the making, a brainchild of staff in RTC, some 7,000 work- they wear every day are four double-duty but aren't paid the fic. As a result, over 3,000 trips forest areas, they have clean and green villages ber of vehicles - 2,65,000, former CM and TDP president ers even retired from service in years old. According to rules, commensurate double-pay for get cancelled, causing inconve- become more like "mon- and towns. while Nalgonda district ranks Chandrababu Naidu. With the new that period. As a result, work- duty hours of women should the extra days put in. The RTC nience to people. key food courts". Apart from the forest the last with a mere 24, 141 Chief Minister of AP YS Jaganmohan load for the existing employees end by 8 pm, but they end up pays them a paltry Rs 650 to dri- The RTC workers seek a sci- The objective of this revival programme, the vehicles. Everyone feels like Reddy going for even reverse tender- has increased, especially the working till 11 pm. vers and Rs 610 to conductors entific study on the buses' outing was to ensure that outing also witnessed having at least one vehicle or ing in government projects, the even- drivers and conductors. In Lakshmi, a conductor for double-duty, she says. running time and rationalisa- Collectors can get expe- exchange of ideas on the the other with the growing tual shifting of the capital from fact, overload and other work- attached with the BHEL bus Earlier, the transport cor- tion of schedules to ease con- riential learning and implementation of the needs of the people. Loan Amaravati to some other location has ing conditions for woman con- depot says there is a shortage of poration used to pay salaries on ditions, says Telangana enhance their competence new Panchayat Raj Act, facility to acquire vehicles and become a hot topic of discussion in not ductors are said to have at least 2,500 conductors and the first of every month. But National Mazdoor Union gen- in revival of forests, draw- new Municipalities Act offers from automobile com- just political circles but also among the become severe. drivers. She says 3,500 city because of accumulated losses, eral secretary Hanumanthu ing inspiration from the and the formulation of the panies are luring people to general public. A conductor with Kachiguda buses make about 42,000 trips, wage remittance is delayed by Mudiraj. transformation of Gajwel. new Revenue Act. acquire vehicles. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Yogi brings in 18 new ministers, many first-timers PNS n LUCKNOW

In what can be termed as a near-total revamp of the Yogi NDTV's Roys, former Adityanath government, 23 CEO booked for FDI new ministers were sworn in on Wednesday at the Raj norms of violation Bhawan by Governor NEW DELHI: The CBI has Anandiben Patel. booked NDTV promoters The newly inducted minis- Prannoy Roy and his wife ters include six Cabinet Radhika Roy, and others in Ministers, six Ministers of State connection with alleged with Independent charge and violation of foreign direct 11 Ministers of State. investment rules, officials said The most significant aspect on Wednesday. The agency has of Wednesday's reshuffle is also booked the media outlet's Yamuna continues to that majority of the newly former CEO Vikramaditya inducted ministers are first Secretary and Ashish Patel Chandra under charges of timers with almost no admin- Of the 23 new ministers inducted — (Apna Dal) were dropped at criminal conspiracy, cheating istrative experience. Yogi the last minute. and corruption, they said. It is Adityanath will face an uphill six are Brahmins, four Thakurs, three The dropping of Ministers flow over danger mark alleged that the company task in making these ministers Vaishyas and 10 Dalits. Western Uttar including Chetan Chauhan, floated 32 subsidiaries in perform. Four Ministers of Swati Singh and Mukut Bihari PNS n NEW DELHI several tax haven countries to State, who held Independent Pradesh has been given a sizeable Varma was also deferred, fol- Delhi witnessed the worst floods in bring foreign funds to India charge, have been promoted as representation in the council of lowing a late night meeting The Yamuna continued to flow 1978 when the river's level touched through sham transactions, Cabinet Ministers. ministers between the Chief Minister, above the danger mark with they said. The Cabinet Ministers, who party state President Swatantra the water level at 206.60 a record 207.49m were sworn in are Mahendra Dev Singh and Sangh leaders. metres. The river breached Singh, Bhupendra Chaudhary, Pandey in 2017. Chandrika Prasad Upadhyaya, The Yogi Council of the danger mark of 205.33m Three killed as Anil Rajbhar, Suresh Rana, Neelkanth Tiwari, who has Rama Shankar Singh Patel and Ministers had more than 20 on Monday night, and the northern India and discharge said. Thousands of people liv- chopper crashes Kamal Rani and Ram Naresh been given Independent Ajit Singh Pal. vacancies after some ministers authorities are expecting the of water from Hathni Kund ing along the banks of the Agnihotri. Except for Kamal charge, and Ravindra Jaiswal Of the 23 new ministers were asked to resign on level to go up to 207m by Barrage in Haryana. "Water is Yamuna were being moved to in Uttarkashi Rani and Ram Naresh both belong to Varanasi, which inducted — six are Brahmins, Tuesday. These include Rajesh Wednesday. being released from the bar- safer places since Sunday. DEHRADUN: A helicopter Agnihotri, the remaining four is Prime Minister Narendra four Thakurs, three Vaishyas Agarwal who was the finance However, the river has been rage every hour since The rail and vehicular traf- engaged in relief and rescue have been elevated. Modi's parliamentary con- and 10 Dalits. Western Uttar minister, Dharampal Singh showing a steady trend since Saturday," the official said, fic on the Old Yamuna Bridge operations in the rain-ravaged Those sworn in as Ministers stituency. Pradesh has been given a size- (irrigation), Anupama Jaiswal the wee hours of Wednesday, adding Haryana released 8.28 have been suspended as the Uttarkashi district of of State with Independent The 11 Ministers of State are able representation in the (Basic education) and Archana the Flood Control Department lakh cusecs of water on Sunday water level rose. The Yamuna Uttarakhand crashed on charge are Kapil Dev, Ashok Anil Sharma, Mahesh Gupta, council of ministers. Pandey (mining). official said. "Although the evening. crossed the "warning mark" of Wednesday, killing all three Katehria, Neelkanth Tiwari, Anand Swarup Shukla, Vijay A surprise development was Earlier on Monday, river is showing a steady trend, The water discharged from 204.5m late on Sunday night. persons on board. A private Ravindra Jaiswal, Shri Ram Kashyap, Giriraj Singh that names of Pankaj Singh, Swatantra Dev Singh the situation is critical and we the barrage — which provides Delhi witnessed the worst helicopter with three persons Chauhan and Satish Dwiwedi Dharmesh, Lakhan Singh son of Defence Minister (Transport) had quit the min- are keeping a close eye on it," drinking water to Delhi — floods in 1978 when the river's on board crashed near Moldi in — the latter had defeated for- Rajput, Nilima Katiyar, Rajnath Singh, Vijay Bahadur istry after being appointed the official said. The water level normally takes 72 hours to level touched a record the rain-hit Uttarkashi district mer Speaker Mata Prasad Chaudhary Udaybhan Singh, Pathak, party General state BJP president. was rising due to rains in reach the capital, the official 207.49m. after getting entangled in cables, Uttarakhand's DG (law and order) Ashok Kumar said. The pilot, co-pilot and a local were killed in the crash, he said. Torrential rains in the Mori CBI arrests ex-HM Chidambaram area of the district caused Continued from Page 1 large-scale damage and demolished a number of Chidambaram, accused of houses on Sunday. Sixteen money laundering and getting What is INX Media case? people were killed and around kickbacks in the INX media half a dozen are missing. The case, asked probe agencies to PNS n NEW DELHI The documents indicated for INX Media. But it reject- helicopter, belonging to "respect" the law and wait until payments made to Karti's ed the proposal of down- Heritage Aviation, was among Friday when the Supreme Court CBI had registered an FIR in alleged company by INX stream investment of INX the ones engaged in relief and hears his bail plea. May 2017, alleging irregular- Media at the time the Finance Media in INX News. rescue operations in the He also put up a strong ities in the Foreign Investment Ministry granted it FIPB The CBI has alleged that affected villages spread over 70 defence of himself and his fam- Promotion Board (FIPB) approval. INX Media flouted the con- square km area of the district. TREKKING AND MOUNTAINEERING ily members, saying none of clearance given to the INX On ED's reference in this ditional approval of FIPB, The crash occurred when the them has been accused of any drama unfolded at group for receiving overseas regard, CBI registered a case and brought in over Rs 305 helicopter was returning after offence by the probe agencies. Chidambaram's bungalow as a funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007. of corruption in May 2017, crore of FDI in the firm distributing the relief material Chidambaram, flanked by team of CBI officials scaled the Chidambaram was Union and searched premises con- against the approved inflow of among the affected people, India opens up for top Congress lawyers, said there boundary wall of his home to Finance Minister at the time. nected with both Karti and his Rs 4.62 crore. Uttarkashi Disaster is no charge-sheet filed by either gain entrance while another Last year, the Enforcement father P Chidambaram. CBI sources had said at the Management officer Devendra the CBI or the ED before a com- team tried to make way through Directorate (ED) registered a Following this, ED lodged a time that the foreign entities Patwal said. foreigners 137 petent court and the FIR record- the backdoor. Flanked by senior case of money laundering, case of money laundering bought shares of INX at Rs ed by the CBI does not impute Supreme Court lawyers and and the CBI called against Karti. 862.31 a piece, which was 86.2 Srinagar, Jammu him of any wrongdoing. party colleagues Kapil Sibal and Chidambaram for question- Karti was arrested by CBI times more than their face Himalayan peaks "Yet there is a widespread Abhishek Manu Singhvi, ing. Earlier this year, in February last year. He was value. The media organisation mayors get MoS status impression that grave offences Chidambaram drove to his res- Chidambaram moved Delhi later granted bail by Delhi also made a downstream JAMMU: The mayors of PNS n NEW DELHI have been committed by me and idence nearly 10 minutes away High Court to seek anticipa- High Court, and is now the investment of 26% in its sub- Srinagar and Jammu civic The list of peaks that my son and I have com- from the Congress office. tory bail in both the cases. Congress Lok Sabha MP from sidiary, INX News. bodies have been grated status The government has opened for include, Dunagiri mitted that offences. Nothing On his trail were CBI and ED In January 2008, the Sivaganga. Link to Chidambaram equivalent to that of Minister of foreigners 137 Himalayan (7,066 m) and Hardeol can be further from the truth. officials. A CBI team reached Financial Intelligence Unit In its FIR, CBI said that CBI has alleged that on peaks, including the mighty These are lies spread by patho- House number 115-A within (FIU-IND) of the Finance INX Media had approached May 26, 2008, when FIPB State (MoS), according to an (7,151 m) in official order. The order, issued Kanchenjunga located at a logical liars," he said, adding he minutes of his return. Ministry flagged Foreign FIPB on March 13, 2007 for sought clarification from INX by additional secretary Subash height of 8,589 metre, for Uttarakhand; Kabru was granted interim protection With a big media contingent Direct Investment of over Rs permission to issue 14.98 lakh Media after the I-T Chhibber on Tuesday, said the mountaineering expeditions South and North in from arrest by the High Court. beaming live images of the devel- 305 crore by three Mauritius- equity shares and 31.22 lakh Department began its inves- hospitality and protocol and trekking in a major boost Sikkim, both of which "I am aghast that I was opments, the CBI team first based companies in INX convertible non-cumulative tigation, the media firm department shall make to tourism, officials said are at a height of over accused of hiding from the law, knocked the gates to gain entry Media Pvt Ltd., then owned redeemable preference shares engaged Karti Chidambaram, Wednesday. Presently foreign- on the contrary I was seeking but finding no response, they by Peter and Indrani of Rs 10 a piece to three non- the promoter director of necessary insertion in the J&K 7,000 metre; Mount State Warrant of Precedence ers have to seek permission the protection of the law. I was nimbly scaled the nearly five-foot Mukerjea. resident investors under the Chess Management Service with the approval of the from the ministries of defence Kailash (6400 m) in aghast that I was accused of run- high walls to gain entry. Once The Income-Tax (I-T) FDI route. (P) Ltd, to "amicably" resolve competent authority. "Sanction and home to climb these peaks. Jammu and Kashmir; ning away from justice. On the three officers reached inside, Department in Mumbai for- These shares represented the issue by "influencing the is hereby accorded to the grant With the government opening and Mulkila (6,571 contrary, I was engaged in the they opened the gates to allow warded the case to the 46.21% of the issued equity public servants of the FIPB of status equivalent to Minister them up, foreigners can now metre) in Himachal pursuit of justice," he said, while other team members waiting Enforcement Directorate capital of INX Media. unit of Ministry of Finance by of State (MoS) to the Mayors of directly apply to the Indian rejecting allegations that he was outside. Soon a team of officers, (ED). In 2010, ED registered According to the CBI, in its virtue of his relationship with SMC (Srinagar Municipal Mountaineering Foundation Pradesh evading investigating agencies. identifying themselves as from a case against INX Media for application to FIPB in 2007, the then Finance Minister, P Corporation) and JMC (Jammu for permits. The decision comes He said he was working with ED, too arrived at the scene. alleged Foreign Exchange the media company also men- Chidambaram". Municipal Corporation) within following a proposal from the opening up mountaineering his lawyers through the last Meanwhile, another small Management Act (FEMA) tioned its intention to "make CBI has alleged that FIPB, their territorial jurisdiction," the tourism ministry. and trekking in all night, preparing his papers or team of officials rushed to the violations. a down stream financial instead of investigating the order said. The elections for the The list of peaks include, Himalayan states was under his bail application. "Until Friday backdoor to secure all entry and Several years later, while investment to the extent of 26 case, extended undue favours municipal corporations were Dunagiri (7,066 m) and consideration. and beyond, let's hope the lamp exit points of the bungalow. investigating a company asso- per cent of the issued and out- to the media firm by asking held in four phases in October Hardeol (7,151 m) in "Now it has been decided to of liberty will shine bright and A team of about two dozen ciated with Chidambaram's standing equity share capital INX News to apply for fresh last year after a gap of 13 Uttarakhand; Kabru South and open 137 mountain peaks illuminate the whole country," officials was present at the bun- son Karti Chidambaram, ED of INX News Pvt Ltd, a sub- FIPB approval on the down- years. People's Conference North in Sikkim, both of which located in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, suggesting that the galow with Chidambaram being found documents linked to sidiary of INX Media". stream investment that it had leader Junaid Maattu and BJP are at a height of over 7,000 Himachal Pradesh, probe agencies should not arrest inside with Sibal and Singhvi INX Media in the computer of On May 30, 2007, FIPB already received. leader Chander Mohan Gupta metre; Mount Kailash (6400 m) Uttarakhand and Sikkim to him until the apex court decides As the action against Karti's CA Bhaskarraman. cleared FDI of Rs 4.62 crore are the mayors of SMC and in Jammu and Kashmir; and foreigners desirous of obtaining on his bail plea. Chidambaram triggered a polit- JMC, respectively. On August 5, Mulkila (6,571 metre) in mountaineering visa for climb- "I will respect law even if ical slugfest between the were made in a single shell firm As a host of Congress leaders sheet for alleged events which the BJP-led NDA government at Himachal Pradesh. ing, trekking on these 137 applied with an unequal hand by Congress and the BJP, the trou- after purported kickbacks were expressed solidarity with apparently took place in 2008 the Centre scrapped the special Tourism Minister Prahlad mountain peaks (sic)," it said. probe agencies," he said, reading bles for the 73-year-old received by Chidambaram and Chidambaram, Rahul Gandhi and a FIR in 2017. There is no status of Jammu and Kashmir Patel said it was a historic step, Of the 137 peaks, 51 are in out from a written statement Congress leader mounted with his son Karti in lieu of granting accused the government of play- case. The BJP rejected the and split it into two Union which will give a big boost to Uttarakhand, 24 in Sikkim, 15 and flanked by several senior official sources saying the ED's illegal Foreign Investment ing the politics of character Congress' charge of vendetta lev- Territories — Jammu and tourism. The home ministry in in Jammu and Kashmir, and 47 Congress leaders. He did not money laundering probe against Promotion Board(FIPB) and assassination while Priyanka elled against the Centre, saying Kashmir, and Ladakh. a order said that proposal for in Himachal Pradesh. take any questions from jour- him has been widened. Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) Gandhi alleged he is being the Union government did not nalists and left the venue after The ED suspects the approvals, the sources claimed. "hunted down". He thanked the interfere in the investigation reading his prepared statement. Congress leader's role in grant- The agency, sources said, Congress, its leaders Rahul and he must face consequences Chidambaram's son Karti ing alleged illegal FIPB clear- hence has been seeking court Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Kapil for his deeds. described the CBI action against ances to at least four more busi- clearance allowing custodial Sibal, Abhishek Singhvi and On the allegations, Khurshid UP: Cong stages statewide his father as a drama and spec- ness deals, apart from INX interrogation of the father-son Salman Khurshid for being said "there is no reasonable tacle enacted by probe agencies Media and Aircel-Maxis, and duo given the nature of these there with them throughout. ground" that they can hold to simply sensationalise and receiving multi-crore kickbacks complex transactions and kick- "I have been raided four ground. "There is no reasonable satisfy the "voyeuristic plea- through multiple shell firms, the back deals which have cross- times. Appeared for over 20 ground for any allegation. All protests against fuel price hike sure" of some. It is 'schaden- sources said border ramifications, as teams summons. Each session for a these allegations are wild and are freude', politically motivated The ED has also come across from the CBI and ED continued minimum of 10 to 12 hours. unwarranted and will come to PNS n LUCKNOW the common people, burdening and a witch-hunt," Karti told evidences where alleged illegal their efforts to locate the Been a 'guest' of the CBI for 12 grief as and when courts will them to fill the coffers," Lallu reporters in Chennai. High deposits of over Rs 300 crore Congress leader. days. There is still no charge- hear these matters," he said. Congress leaders and workers said. on Wednesday staged demon- A report from Gorakhpur strations at all district head- said Congress workers held a quarters in the state to protest protest march from Golghar to ED NOTICE TO RAJ THACKERAY the increase in diesel and petrol town hall. Congress district prices, a party leader said. president of Gorakhpur, In Lucknow, the protesters Rakesh Yadav, said since the Uddav backs MNS chief, sees ‘no solid outcome’ of probe rode rickshaws from Chauhan said. Congress BJP came to power, people are Ravindralaya to Vidhan Sabha Legislature Party leader, Ajay being exploited with the price PNS n MUMBAI on Wednesday. CTNL Infrastructure Company. Questionning of Unmesh has as part of the protest held on Singh Lallu said the country was of essential commodities con- Sena is the ruling partner of The firm was founded by former been going on at the Mumbai the directives of party nation- witnessing an economic slow- tinuously rising. We demand A day ahead of Raj Thackeray's the BJP in the Central and Maharashtra chief minister office of the ED since August 19. al general secretary Priyanka down with the auto and textile that the fuel price hike be scheduled appearance before Maharashtra governments. Manohar Joshi's son Unmesh, "I do not expect any solid out- Gandhi Vadra, Congress sectors being particularly hit rolled back, Yadav said. the Enforcement Directorate Raj has been summoned by Raj Thackeray, and latter's close come from the inquiry," Uddhav spokesman Mukesh Singh hard and lakhs of people were Petrol and diesel prices in (ED) here in connection with an the anti-money laundering aide and builder Rajan told reporters in a brief reply Chauhan said. on the verge of losing their jobs. Uttar Pradesh were hiked by Rs IL&FS probe, the MNS chief agency in connection with its Shirodkar to purchase and when asked about the ED's Similar protests were held in "Under such a scenario, by 2.5 and Re 1 respectively from seems to have found an unex- probe into the alleged irregu- develop the land of the defunct notice to Raj. Uddhav's com- other districts of the state hiking the petrol and diesel Monday midnight as the gov- pected support from his larities relating to loans and Kohinoor Mill. ments assume significance given including Sitapur, Kanpur, prices the government has fur- ernment increased Value estranged cousin and Shiv Sena equity investment worth over Rs Raj had reportedly exited that assembly elections in the Faizabad, Balrampur and Basti, ther increased the hardships of Added Tax. president Uddhav Thackeray 450 crore by IL&FS in Kohinoor from the company in 2008. state are round the corner. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019 nation 06

SHORT READS DALITS GROUPS PROTEST Centre warns of MAHA FLOODS strict action Celebrities, banks donate Thousands hit Delhi streets against hoarding of onion to CM's Relief Fund against razing of ‘Ravidas Mandir' PNS n NEW DELHI Three IAF personnel PNS n NEW DELHI Gautam said their fight is The Centre on Wednesday killed as truck falls against the injustice meted out warned of strict action against into gorge The stretch between to the community and not hoarding of onion amid sup- Jhandewalan and Ramlila against the Supreme Court ply disruption fears due to BARMER: Three Air Force Maidan in central Delhi turned order. floods in parts of major grow- personnel were killed and three into a sea of blue as thousands "I am here as a representative ing states of Maharashtra and others injured when a truck of the community and not as a carrying them fell into a gorge of Dalits from various parts of Karnataka. The Department in Rajasthan's Barmer district the country hit the streets of Delhi minister or politician. of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) on Wednesday, police said. Two the city on Wednesday to We respect the Supreme Court reviewed the price situation of of the injured are in a critical PNS n MUMBAI protest the recent demolition of order, but the government onion during a high-level Besides, the Maharashtra condition, they said. Barmer a Ravidas Mandir in the should answer why only temples meeting chaired by the Industrial Development District Superintendent of national capital. of the Dalit community and stat- Secretary, DoCA, Avinash K Several celebrities, banks and Corporation donated Rs one Police Shivraj Meena said the The Delhi Development ues of B R Ambedkar are being Srivastava, here, an official trade organisations have come crore, Kolhapur District Central truck carrying eight soldiers Authority (DDA) had demol- demolished across the country?" release said. forward to help the flood victims Cooperative Bank- Rs 21.98 was coming from an Air Force ished the temple on August 10 Cries of 'Jai Bhim' rend the air as the he asked. Gathered under the All the concerned stake- in Maharashtra by contributing lakh, Hajrat Haji Abdul Rehman station in Chauhatan town on the orders of the Supreme banner of Akhil Bharatiya Sant holders, including NAFED, to the Chief Minister's Relief Sailani Shahbaba Trust, when it lost balance and fell Court. Wearing blue caps and protesters, who arrived from Punjab, Shiromani Guru Ravidas NCCF, and Safal were present Fund. Legendary singer Lata Buldhana -Rs five lakh, while an into a gorge. He said a police carrying flags, protesters of all Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Mandir Sanyukta Sanrakhshan in the meeting. Parts of major Mangeshkar on Tuesday donat- organisation of citizens in Pune team rushed the injured to a age groups marched from Samiti, an umbrella body of onion producing states, includ- ed Rs 11 lakh while superstar gave Rs 7 lakh. The Urban hospital in Chauhatan from Ambedkar Bhawan in other states, demanded that the Dalit groups formed for this ing Maharashtra and Aamir Khan contributed Rs 25 Cooperative Credit Society at where two jawans were Jhandewalan to the Ramlila government hand over the plot of land to temple movement, the protest- Karnataka, are reeling under lakh for the flood relief. Baner contributed Rs 11 lakh referred to Barmer. Maidan. Traffic movement was ers resolved to continue the fight floods, raising fears disruption Hailing their gesture, Chief and Shri Bhairavnath Devasthan affected in some parts of the the community and rebuild the temple till their demands were met. of supplies. "Onions for retail- Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Trust at Baner gave Rs 15 lakh. city due to this. Some even proceeded on an ing by Safal is being made a tweet said, "Thank you Also, the Mumbai District Civilian killed in Pak Cries of 'Jai Bhim' rend the indefinite hunger strike at the available at present from the @aamir_khan for your contri- Central Cooperative Bank Ltd air as the protesters, who Delhi came a week after a sim- or at an alternative location. Ramilia Maidan. Hansraj Raj, 42, government stock built under bution of Rs 25 lakh towards contributed Rs 21 lakh, Apna firing along LoC in arrived from Punjab, ilar protest of Dalits in Punjab The gathering in the nation- who travelled to Delhi from Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF)," #CMReliefFund Sahakari Bank Ltd -Rs 25 lakh, Poonch Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar on August 13 over the issue. al capital saw the presence of Punjab's Jalandhar, asked, "How said an official release after the #MaharashtraFloods." "We are Fruit & Vegetable Merchant JAMMU: A 22-year-old civilian Pradesh and other states, The issue has taken a politi- Delhi's Social Justice Minister is our demand different from that meeting. It has also been decid- also thankful to Respected Lata Association and Retail Vegetable was killed in heavy mortar demanded that the govern- cal hue with various parties Rajendra Pal Gautam, Bhim for the construction of a Ram ed that cap the retail price of Didi for the contribution of Rs Trader Mahasangh- Rs 25.25 shelling by the Pakistan Army ment hand over the plot of land demanding that the temple be Army chief Chandrashekhar temple in Ayodhya? If that is so onion at Safal (a Mother Dairy 11 lakh towards #CMReliefFund lakh, and Mathadi Transport & along the Line of Control (LoC) to the community and rebuild reconstructed either at the same Azad and spiritual leaders important for a particular com- outlet) at Rs 23.90 per kg (for #MaharashtraFloods!" Fadnavis General Kamgar Union-Rs 30 in Poonch district of Jammu the temple. The protest in spot in Tughlakabad forest area from the community. munity, this is important for us." Grade A variety). said in another tweet. lakh to the CM's Relief Fund. and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Mohammad Addul Karim was critically injured when a mortar shell hit his Report on Justice Patnaik probe into ‘larger house at village Dabraj in Govt will ensure relief material Mendhar sector late Tuesday. He was immediately evacuated to a nearby hospital where he to flood-hit people: Kejriwal conspiracy against Gogoi’ by mid-Sept was declared dead, the officials said. Mendhar and Krishna PNS n NEW DELHI people at the Yamuna bank. PNS n NEW DELHI examined by the panel. Now, 25 constituted the panel to hold Ghati sectors witnessed heavy Most people have left their the panel will complete the inquiry into the allegations of mortar shelling and firing from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind belongings in their houses but A Supreme Court-appointed report and submit it to the Bains and had asked the across the LoC on Tuesday, Kejriwal Wednesday met peo- its good thing that there is no one-man panel, holding Supreme Court in a sealed Directors of CBI and resulting in the death of Army ple affected by the flood and loss of life. Arrangements of inquiry into allegations of cover by second week of Intelligence Bureau (IB) as soldier Naik Ravi Ranjam said the government will ensure tents, food, water and medicine "larger conspiracy" to frame September," said a source. also the Delhi Police Kumar and injuries to four availability of relief materials if have been made. Let us know if Chief Justice of India Ranjan Justice Patnaik examined Commissioner to cooperate other personnel. Nearly half a there is any "shortage". there is any shortage, we will Gogoi, has completed its task the lawyer from 11 am to 1 pm with Justice Patnaik as and dozen houses were also Over 15,000 people living in immediately do the needful," and is likely to submit the and his statement was record- when required by him. damaged in the Pakistani the Yamuna flood-plains have Delhi government officials said Kejriwal tweeted after the visit. report by mid September. ed. A special bench headed by firing, which had forced been shifted to tents set up by the water level was constant at The BJP leaders including Sources said Tuesday that "The lawyer (Bains) was Justice Arun Mishra had said closure of schools falling various government agencies 206.60 metres for several hours party's Delhi unit chief Manoj Justice A K Patnaik, a retired Bains had made several alle- examined Tuesday by the panel that on the completion of within the firing range in the after the river water inundated and was likely to recede. Tiwari and former Union min- Supreme Court judge who was gations including fixing of for roughly two hours. He had inquiry, Justice Patnaik will file two sectors as a precautionary low lying areas. The Yamuna Kejriwal met the people at ister Vijay Goel also met the appointed by the apex court, benches in the Supreme Court. come to the office of Justice a report in a sealed cover measure. Schools, however, continued to flow well above the tents set up in the Usmanpur flood affected people and examined advocate Utsav "The affidavit filed by Bains Patnaik," the sources said. before the court after which the reopened on Wednesday, the danger mark on Wednesday but area. "Met the flood affected offered them help. Singh Bains. and other documents were The top court had on April matter will be heard again. officials said. PROTECTION FROM ARREST IN INX MEDIA CASE Terror-funding: Court #ChiddiBhagModiAaya goes viral, Tweeple in splits sends ex-J-K MLA Rashid PNS n NEW DELHI 3 govt employees As the Enforcement to judicial custody Directorate (ED) issued a look- Chidambaram says FIR PNS n NEW DELHI arrested for out circular for former Union Minister P. Chidambaram in A Delhi court Wednesday the INX Media case after he “politically motivated” sent former independent MLA taking bribe in apparently went missing, in Jammu and Kashmir, Twittrati on Wednesday went PNS n NEW DELHI Secretary, Economic Affairs Sheikh Abdul Rashid to judi- Rajasthan berserk over the development, and consisted of five other cial custody in a case related PNS n JAIPUR creating funny hashtags like Senior Congress leader P Secretaries to the to funding of terror activities #ChiddiBhagModiAaya and Chidambaram has submitted Government of India," he in the Valley. The principal and a teacher of ##BhagodaChiddu. in his petition in the said in the petition. Popularly known as Rashid a government school in Shocked at his disappear- Supreme Court that the high Chidambaram said Engineer, he was a legislator had opposed the NIA plea say- Rajasthan's Baran district and ance after the Delhi High court's observation that he observations of the high from the Langate Assembly ing he was already cooperat- a land record inspector in Sri Court defined him as the "key was the "kingpin" in the INX court that the magnitude of seat in north Kashmir and is ing in the investigation and Ganganagar were arrested for conspirator" in the INX media A Supreme Court bench headed by Media case was completely the case justifies denial of the first mainstream politician that there was no need of fur- taking bribe in separate inci- case, Tweeple began posting all Justice N.V. Ramana on Wednesday baseless and that the FIR was bail is manifestly "illegal to have been arrested by the ther custodial interrogation. dents on Wednesday, police kinds of memes, images, GIFs "politically motivated and and unjust". Approval was NIA in the case. Rashid was arrested on said. The principal, Jayveer and posts on Chidambaram. refused to grant interim relief from an act of vendetta". granted for an original District Judge Yashwant August 9, since he was unable Chaudhary, and his colleague "Chandrayaan enters Moon's arrest to Chidambaram and referred The former union minis- investment and the down- Kumar sent Rashid to the to give any convincing answers Baijnath, were caught taking orbit and Chidambaram dis- ter on Wednesday filed an stream investment. custody for two weeks after the to the questions, the NIA said. a bribe of Rs 7,000 to pass appeared from Earth's orbit," his matter to Chief Justice Ranjan appeal in the Supreme Cout "Both investment pro- NIA produced him before the His name had cropped up bills for the mid-day meal posted one user. "Sorry sir in Gogoi for urgent hearing on his challenging the Delhi High posals were examined and court on expiry of his custo- during the interrogation of scheme, an Anti-Corruption Tihar no Zomato service," anticipatory bail plea Court order dismissing his processed in the normal dial interrogation. businessman Zahoor Watali, Bureau (ACB) official said. another user tweeted after post- petition for pre-arrest bail in course and placed before The National Investigation who was arrested by the NIA A complaint was lodged by ing Chidambaram's earlier the INX Media case. the FIPB. It was FIPB which Agency told the court that fur- for allegedly supplying money one Ramswaroop Meena who tweet where he had said: "I have "Next upcoming movie: Bhaag Investigation (CBI) and the ED "The Judge's observation recommended grant of ther interrogation of the to terror groups and sepa- had alleged that Chaudhary not ordered food so far. But I Chiddu Bhaag," posted one are probing how his son Karti that the petitioner is the approval and the Petitioner accused was not required. ratists in the Valley. demanded Rs 40,000 for think I will do so now from user. "Even #PChidambaram Chidambaram managed to get kingpin i.e. the key conspir- simply approved the rec- It had earlier told the court The NIA had registered the clearing his bills and had Zomato". was running so fast that mis- clearance from the Foreign ator in this case is complete- ommendation. None of the that Rashid received money case against separatist and already taken Rs 20,000, A Supreme Court bench takenly he beat Usain Bolt," Investment Promotion Board ly baseless and supported by FIPB members have been from Hafiz Saeed, the secessionist leaders, including Director General of Police headed by Justice N.V. Ramana said one Twitter user. (FIPB) in 2007 when his father no material whatsoever. The attempted to be arrested," he Pakistan-based chief of the unidentified members of the (ACB) Alok Tripathi said. on Wednesday refused to grant "2010: When was the Finance Minister. judge has ignored the crucial said. Jamaat-ud-Dawa, and assisted Hurriyat Conference, who have He said the two accused interim relief from arrest to #PChidambaram was Home "I am liking it to core.... fact that the petitioner sim- Contending that his Hurriyat leaders in running allegedly been acting in con- were arrested when Meena Chidambaram and referred Minister and Amit Shah was Apana Time Aaaaa gaya," said ply approved the unanimous antecedents are "impecca- the terror funding module. nivance with active militants of went to hand over another his matter to Chief Justice jailed. 2019: When Amit Shah one user. "C for Congress, C recommendation of the ble", Chidambaram said he is He was earlier questioned in proscribed terrorist organisa- installment of Rs 7,000 of the Ranjan Gogoi for urgent hear- is Home Minister and for Chidambaram and C for Foreign Investment a sitting Member of the the case in 2017 and again tions Hizbul Mujahideen, total Rs 40,000 demanded, as ing on his anticipatory bail #PChidambaram will be Corruption.... what a Promotion Board (FIPB) Rajya Sabha and has never summoned last week, the Dukhtaran-e-Millat, Lashkar-e- Baijnath accepted the money plea. However, Gogoi refused jailed," another user tweeted. Coincidence...," posted which was chaired by been accused of any offence. agency said. Advocate Ankit Taiba (LeT) and other outfits on behalf of Chaudhary. to hear the case on the day. The Central Bureau of another. Sarna, appearing for Rashid, and gangs, the officials said.

Irked by kid's TN's emphasis on education is UGC targets 30 pc gross enrolment crying, man ‘gives triple talaq' to wife more than in other states: CM in higher education by 2020 PNS n INDORE Days after Parliament passed PNS n ERODE which is more than that in other seeing all-round development - PNS n BHOPAL ensure qualitative self- improve- the law penalising instant states. This is due to the several in highways, construction of ment in HEIs," he said. triple talaq, a 25-year-old The Tamil Nadu government is concessions granted by the state buildings, bridges and provision The University Grants He also informed that the Muslim man here allegedly showing special interest in school government for the students, he of uninterrupted electricity. He Commission has set a target to UGC and the Ministry of divorced his wife on the spot and higher education, hence said, while referring to the dis- said a bypass road would be built increase the Gross Enrolment Human Resources Development following an argument over the huge grants received for tribution of free laptops and free between Gobichettipalayam and Ratio (GER) in higher education (HRD) recently organised a his one-year-old daughter education in the state, Chief cycles to each of the students. Sathyamangalam to ease traffic to 30 per cent by 2020 from the three- day national conference in disturbing his sleep. The Minister K Palaniswami said on Besides, sufficient scholar- congestion on the route. The present 25.4 per cent, UGC Pune to discuss research and talaq-e-biddat or instant Wednesday. At the same, edu- ship was being given to the stu- Chief Minister said the Chithode- Chairman Prof D P Singh said innovation in higher education triple talaq has been banned cation for women education is dents, not to mention free edu- Gobichettipalayam Road would on Wednesday. The UGC has and adopted 10 resolutions. under the Muslim Women essential. Therefore, parents cation for the poor students in be converted into a four-lane road also set certain objectives to These include achieving the (Protection of Rights on should send their girl children to order to develop the state and at a cost of Rs 250 crore. Similarly, improve the quality of higher UGC quality mandate in uni- Marriage) Act, 2019. Uzma schools and make them educat- make it to the top in terms of the he said, a bridge between education in institutions, he said. versities and affiliated institutions Ansari (21), resident of ed, he said while attending the percentage of the educated mass- Chithode and Perundurai would "The number of students of students enrolled in the age tives include regular revision of by 2020, adopting and imple- Barwani district of Madhya golden jubilee celebration of a es, the chief minister said. be built at Rs 300 crore. State enrolled in higher education group of 18-23 years to the pop- curriculum with clearly specified menting learning outcome-based Pradesh, has lodged a com- private college here. The Chief Minister urged the Ministers K A Sengottiyan, P system has gone up to about 3.66 ulation in that age group. learning outcomes and soft skills, curriculum framework, enhanc- plaint against her husband He said the number of stu- students to pursue research-ori- Thangamani, K P Anbazhagan crore in 2017-18. The GER rose Singh said the UGC has also enabling youth to secure access ing research productivity and Akbar who lives in Indore. dents pursuing higher education ented education and they should and K C Karuppannan, MLAs, to 25.4 per cent in 2017-18, while recently chalked out some objec- to employment/self-employ- boosting vocationalisation of "My daughter was not well on was growing remarkably. About follow the ideals of former pres- district collector C Kathiravan the aim is to increase it to 30 per tives for improving the quality of ment, developing social-industry higher education by participating August 4. She got up at night 48.6 per cent of students were ident Dr Abdul Kalam. and Tamil Mannila Congress G cent by 2020," Singh told learning in higher education connect, availability of motivat- in the National Apprenticeship and started crying. It dis- going in for higher education, Palaniswami said the district was K Vasan also spoke. reporters here. GER is the ratio institutions (HEIs). "The objec- ed teachers and accreditation to Promotion Scheme (NAPS). turbed my husband's sleep. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019 world 07

US ‘prepared to ‘Howdy, Modi' B’desh backs No complete withdrawal event in Houston engage' with N Korea sold out, over 50K from Afghanistan: Trump in nuclear talks: Envoy people register Modi Govt on PTI n WASHINGTON Tuesday. plete and total control of He was responding to Afghanistan?" AFP n SEOUL The comments come amid PTI n HOUSTON resident Donald Trump has questions on the ongoing peace "Well, that's what we have speculation that Americans Pindicated that the US forces talks with the Taliban in to watch," Trump responded. he United States is ready to could meet with North Koreans owdy, Modi!", the commu- will not completely withdraw Afghanistan. Trump said he And if the Taliban were Tsit down with North Korea at the demilitarised zone divid- Hnity event to be addressed Article 370 from warn-torn Afghanistan would like to look at various "really right" in what they're to resume long-awaited work- ing the North and South to kick by Prime Minister Narendra and America will have "some- alternatives. saying, they would stop that ing-level nuclear talks, a US start working-level talks during Modi here next month has been PTI n DHAKA body there" to make sure that "One of the alternatives is from happening, because they envoy said Wednesday. Nuclear Biegun's three-day stay in Seoul, sold out with over 50,000 peo- Taliban does not regain control. going on right now. We're talk- could stop that from happen- discussions between Washin- which began Tuesday. The US ple registering for the pro- angladesh said on Tuesday During the presidential ing about a plan -- I don't know ing very easily. gton and Pyongyang have stalled envoy denied media reports he gramme, the organisers said. Bthat revoking the special election campaign in 2016, whether or not the plan is going Trump said, right now, the since a second summit in Hanoi would soon take a diplomatic "Howdy", short for 'How do status to Jammu and Kashmir Trump had pledged to with- to be acceptable to me. Maybe US is negotiating with the in February ended without an posting in Russia, saying he you do?', is a friendly greeting is India's internal matter and draw US troops from it's not going to be acceptable Afghan government and with agreement over differences on remained "focused on making commonly used in southwestern maintaining regional peace Afghanistan and end America's to them. But we are talking. We the Taliban. the extent of denuclearisation progress" with North Koreans United States. and stability should be a pri- longest war. have good talks going, and we'll "We will see what happens and sanctions relief in return. and "fully committed" to the goal Over 50,000 supporters ority for all countries. The Trump administra- see what happens.This is more from it, what's coming from it," But anticipation for renewed of the denuclearisation in the have already registered for the Bangladesh' reaction on tion has intensified its efforts to than other Presidents have he said. dialogue has been on the rise North. mega community summit in the issue came a day after seek a negotiated settlement of done," he said. "The Taliban would like to after the US and its security ally Pyongyang considers the September at the NRG Stadium, External Affairs Minister S ‘Bangladesh America's longest war in "We have brought it down. stop fighting us...They've lost a South Korea wrapped up their joint military exercise by the the host Texas India Forum Jaishankar visited the country maintains Afghanistan where the US has We are bringing some of our lot. But we'll see what hap- two-week joint military drill allies a rehearsal for invasion and (TIF), a Houston-based non- and held talks with the top that the abrogation lost over 2,400 soldiers since troops back. But we have to pens," he said. on Tuesday. "We are prepared to has routinely expressed anger at profit body, said. The live audi- leadership, including Prime late 2001, when it invaded the have a presence," Trump said, Afghanistan, he said is a engage as soon as we hear from the war games. The drills are a ence will be the largest ever for Minister Sheikh Hasina. of Article 370 by country after the 9/11 terror ruling out a complete with- tough place. our counterparts in North "grave military provocation" an Indian Prime Minister in "Bangladesh maintains the Indian attacks. drawal of troops from "The Soviet Union became Korea," said Stephen Biegun, the and a "challenge to and mock- North America and also the that the abrogation of "We will always have intel- Afghanistan. Russia because of Afghanistan. US special representative for ery of our efforts for peace", the largest for a foreign leader in the Article 370 by the Indian Government is an ligence, and we'll always have He was asked, "Could we That's what happened. Very North Korea, after his meeting North's official Rodong Sinmun US other than Pope Francis. Government is an internal internal issue of somebody there," Trump told be back to where we were pre- simple. They became Russia with South Korean counterpart newspaper said Wednesday in a Potential attendees can still issue of India," the Ministry of reporters at his Oval Office on 9/11 with the Taliban in com- because of Afghanistan. Lee Do-hoon in Seoul. commentary. register for the free event. Foreign Affairs said here in a India’ However, new registrants will be statement. visions of Article 370 of the on a waiting list. Registration for "Bangladesh has always Constitution to withdraw the university students is open advocated, as a matter of prin- Jammu & Kashmir's special sta- Minister confirms until August 29th as part of a ciple, that maintaining region- tus and bifurcated it into two Pak submits compliance report to FATF special allotment, they said. al peace and stability, as well as Union Territories. Prime Minister Modi is development should be a pri- New Delhi has made it PTI n ISLAMABAD sented from Pakistan by State The official aid that the scheduled to visit the US next ority for all countries," it said. clear to the US that Kashmir Canada will not Bank of Pakistan Governor five-year review by the APG, month to attend the United Tensions between India was a bilateral issue between akistan has submitted com- Baqir Reza, will conclude on which had been under way for Nations General Assembly on and Pakistan spiked this month India and Pakistan and there Ppliance report on its 27- August 23, the daily said. nearly two years, would con- September 27, prior to which he after New Delhi abrogated pro- was no role for a third party. repatriate ‘Jihadi Jack' point action plan to the Pakistan has submitted its clude on August 23. As part of will travel to Houston to meet AFP n MONTREAL officially confirming it in the Financial Action Task Force compliance report on 27-point this process, he added, the coun- the leading businesses, political televised interview. (FATF), as three separate eval- action plan committed with the tries were given future targets in and community leaders here in anada does not intend to "This individual and others uations currently in progress will FATF to the APG, which is view of changing technologies, Houston, the fourth largest city Crepatriate the Muslim con- have made the calculated deci- determine the country's possi- reviewing its compliance on practices and latest techniques with a population of over vert dubbed "Jihadi Jack," who sion to leave the comfortable ble exit from the grey list of the about seven areas mostly relat- and scopes. 130,000 Indian-Americans. is being held in northern Syria confines of Canadian democ- anti-money laundering watch- ing to financial and insurance This will be followed by The summit, with the after joining the Islamic State racy, to travel halfway around dog by October, according to a services and facilities as part of another round of mutual eval- tagline of 'Shared Dreams, group, Public Safety Minister the world to associate them- media report. an ongoing five-year review uations by the APG starting Bright Futures' will highlight the Ralph Goodale has confirmed. selves with the most evil and The Asia-Pacific Group — cycle. September 5 in Bangkok contributions of Indian- Jack Letts, 24, who was a violent terrorism in several the regional affiliate of the FATF These areas cover safeguards (Thailand) that would become Americans to enrich the dual UK-Canadian national, generations," Goodale said. — is currently conducting in against money laundering and a key basis of Pakistan's final American life as well as the key was captured by Kurdish forces "They need to assume the Canberra (Australia) five-year terror financing by banned out- review by the FATF at its plenary role it has played in strengthen- in Syria in 2017 and is lan- consequences for their respon- mutual evaluation of Pakistan's fits and non-government entities and working group meetings ing relations between the two guishing in jail there. sibility." progress on upgrading its sys- through banking and non-bank- scheduled for October 13-18 in nations. Goodale's statement comes In a recent interview with tems in all areas of financial and ing jurisdictions, capital markets, Paris. The Paris plenary will also "On behalf of the hundreds a day after Britain stripped ITV News, Letts said he had insurance services and sectors, corporate and non-corporate take up a separate assessment by of thousands of Indian- Letts of his citizenship, placing thought that Canada would a senior government official sectors like chartered accoun- the US Treasury Department Americans in Texas, and as co- his fate in Canada's hands. help him. told Dawn. tancy, financial advisory ser- regarding Pakistan's compli- chair of the Senate India Caucus, "We have no obligation to "I never grew up This round is not directly vices, cost and management ance with global commitments I welcome Prime Minister Modi facilitate his travel from his pre- being accepted as a British linked to Pakistan's performance accountancy firm, jewellers and against money laundering and to Houston," said US Senator sent circumstances, and we person," he said, adding that on its commitments with the similar related services. terror financing. John Cornyn. have no intention of facilitating losing his British citizenship FATF on money laundering that travel," Goodale said in an was "not something I recog- and terror-financing, but its interview with the CBC on nise." "But, in the same way assessment report can indirect- Tuesday. Britain hasn't helped me for ly impact the country's position Goodale had tweeted the two and a half years, Canada to move out of the grey list. same sentiment Monday before has done nothing. The assessments, repre- HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Chidambaram in a spot Politically motivated or not, the ex-FM must cooperate. A haunting silence Otherwise the Congress can go down a slippery slope n the end, Palaniappan Chidambaram, the It is the telling silence of nations in the immediate east of Pakistan that has given former Home and Finance Minister of India Iand one who artfully played power games Islamabad a resounding wake-up call to go beyond change in nomenclatures to his benefit so long, should have surrendered with grace to the investigative agencies on the INX media case. For politics is never about right or wrong but smart positioning in a set con- text. He could have made a virtue of the rather incriminating accusations against him by wil- fully surrendering under the law, flagged his honour, howsoever fake, instead of hiding out for hours after a lookout notice was issued BHOPINDER SINGH against him. Which is why his drive to the AICC headquarters, claiming he was being framed, that the investigative agencies had not filed a chargesheet and nternational diplomacy and issues are that he was the victim of a political witch-hunt, didn’t wash with anybody. The expressed in semantics and subtle drama was not quite stage-managed to suit the image he had carefully cultivat- wordsmithing that require to be care- fully deconstructed and deciphered for ed over the years. Earlier in the day, every senior advocate in Delhi was either its real intent. In any dispute, contrari- trying to figure out the whereabouts of or appearing for or against him in the Ian positions are publically posited by com- Supreme Court. For a man regularly used to being feted in the media, a source peting parties and a virtual race for endorse- ment of either of the competing narratives of salacious gossip, himself a senior advocate and one of the cogs of the Lutyens’ ensues. The cue to reading the reaction to con- Delhi machine, he simply winced at a moment of crisis. His role in several scams flicting arguments lies in the deployment of and scandals has long been suspected and many of them reported diligently in certain keywords, expressions and tonality that is expressed by the receiving audience at the this newspaper for years. His intervention in deals, the extent of its propriety and end of the conflicting pitches. the legality or illegality of his actions, however is something for the courts to In the tense and hyphenated domain of decide. That said, his battery of lawyers — all of whom are his senior colleagues India-Pakistan realm, the ‘K’ (Kashmir) word dominates above all. Herein, the oper- in the Congress — has always managed to ensure that Chidambaram remained ative library of preferred words from New on bail for years, free from prosecution. This frustrated the attempts of the Delhi’s perspective has been “bilateral”, “cross- Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to border terrorism” and “internal affairs” among others; whereas, from Islamabad’s per- question him and his son, Karti Chidambaram, who, too, is accused in several spective, it has been “international mediation”, cases alongside him. But this sudden rash of actions against Chidambaram now, “plebiscite” and “UN resolution.” Even the lan- as the carefully cultivated Congress ecosystem collapses in the capital after a guage syntax, emotions and phraseology in successive election loss, seems to have caught him and his friends off guard, the war-of-words between India and Pakistan is decidedly more escalatory, shriller and thus making the man nothing more than a common fugitive who feared arrest. beseeching when it emanates from Islamabad. Chidambaram’s refusal to surrender on very tenuous grounds actually strength- Historically, irrespective of the merits ens the case against him. The man, who accused the Narendra Modi Government in the topical India-Pakistan arguments, the tous role in the terror industry competitive pitching vis-à-vis and its local political classes audience would typically respond in favour and multilateral bodies like the India, brandishing the “K” card. notwithstanding, the reality of a of letting economic offenders like Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi escape, has been or against either of the countries — on the Financial Action Task Force Khan has been running from persisting trust deficit and per- doing the same thing. While the Congress has closed ranks and accused the basis of a certain predisposed equation and (FATF) breathing down its neck pillar-to-post and personally call- ceptions of sovereign incorrigi- Government of vindictiveness, this argument has been shot down by the Delhi preference. It’s only some unrelated coun- to further “blacklist” it — Imran ing up the leaderships in the Gulf bility still abound the Pakistani try with negligible stakes which would occa- Khan had gone ahead with osten- sheikhdoms, Iran, Indonesia and narrative. The transactional equa- High Court and the Supreme Court as well. And herein lies the rub for the Congress sionally partake an unbiased assessment of sible “course-correction”, auster- various other supposed “allies”. tion with China is also premised — Chidambaram, while a colossus in his own constituency of Sivaganga in Tamil the arguments involved, as indeed, would ity-drive and personal charm- EVEN THE UAE He also sought an emergency on the strategic investments of Nadu, now held by his son, has never been a popular leader. While he was feted some of the multilateral formations. offensives to posture “Naya meeting at the United Nations China Pakistan Economic Therefore, the inevitable play of certain Pakistan” onto the global stage. HAS INVOKED THE Security Council (UNSC). But so Corridor (CPEC), which neces- by a pliant media, particularly the business Press while he was the Finance Minister, “blocs” or realpolitik considerations result- Khan made quick dashes to far, it has come a cropper. The US, sitates that Islamabad remains rumours of his escapades, some of which would make Mallya blush, have been ed in a pre-decided tilt at least till now. China and to the Gulf BILATERAL the UN and the EU have instead reciprocally mum on the fate of damaging to him in the long-run. By not surrendering, Chidambaram looked no Post the recent revocation of the “special sheikhdoms and made sure that CHORUS. AMID suggested “maximum restraint” Uighur repression in China. status” for Jammu and Kashmir as well as the he personally drove the visiting and embarrassingly so from The recent round of tensions better than any other on the wanted list. And if the Congress encourages this, planned bifurcation of the State into two Princes from Saudi Arabia, Qatar PAKISTANI CALLS Pakistan’s perspective, “bilateral between India and Pakistan has the entire party could be badly damaged at a time where it is extremely weak “Union Territories”, diplomats from both sides and the UAE when they visited FOR BANS, resolution and engagement”. driven home the importance of and ruin any argument against the horrendous handling of the current econom- of the Line of Control have been expectedly his country. As money started SUSPENSION OF Reportage in Pakistan is political morality, economic rel- ic situation by the government. Cases against Chidambaram are not all water- scurrying across the global capitals to posit trickling in and the noose of cor- full of actions taken by the evance and stability as opposed their respective sovereign positions. The lines ruption tightened against his DIPLOMATIC Government to escalate the to regressive pandering to co-reli- tight. He can still be acquitted. It is also true that political winds could one day and angularities of the arguments are stan- political opponents, Khan felt issue with various Governments giosity in forums like OIC or blow in his favour again. However, for any potential recovery, he had to craft his dard with Pakistan aggressively goading even more confident of his own RELATIONS AND but there is a virtual silence, charm offensives. These are clear- other nations into either condemning the position, success and that of his SOLIDARITY which is attributable directly to ly not bankable levers in times response to look like a victim yesterday. In fact, if he wants to play up the “polit- Indian action or seeking mediation. As country. He postured reconcilia- the leaderships in pitched coun- like this. ical vendetta” theory, he should posit himself as the recipient of a hitback. During usual, India has been posturing “bilateral” tory accent (whilst still undertak- MOVES FOR tries. Even nations like the UAE While China will continue to Chidambaram’s tenure as the Home Minister in 2010, the CBI had arrested Amit note, defending its actions as rote “internal ing a Pulwama in parallel), yet his OSTENSIBLE have invoked the “bilateral” indulge Pakistan for its own Shah in a fake encounter case. When he applied for bail, the CBI opposed the matter”, whilst cuttingly alluding to the eye on the global map with a chorus. Amid Pakistani calls for strategic rationale, the Pakistani recurring concerns of “cross-border terror- changed “Naya Pakistan” was CONCERNS IN bans, suspension of diplomatic “model” is an inherent anathema move in the Gujarat High Court arguing that Shah might use his political influ- ism.” Barring this time, the Pakistanis are clearly work-in-progress. KASHMIR, SAUDI relations and “solidarity moves” to Chinese sensibilities. Even ence to tamper with the evidence or threaten witnesses. Today, Shah is the Home caught by surprise by the unfolding script not Serendipitously, for ostensible concerns in the US may pander to some Minister. Clearly, there is a full circle of an eye-for-an-eye by either side. While toeing the usual “divide” that accompanied Washington’s U-turn in ARABIA Kashmir, Saudi Arabia Pakistani whims as it will seek to Islamabad’s earlier pitches on Kashmir. Afghanistan offered yet another announced mega deals with a extricate itself from Afghanistan. we do not see Chidambaram jumping off a dam like Harrison Ford did trying to Global reaction has not only tilted heavily in opportunity to Islamabad to ANNOUNCED major Indian conglomerate. However, it has been the telling escape from the law in order to clear his name, the current prognosis is grim. India’s favour or at best elicited bored disin- thaw its freeze with the US and MEGA DEALS Barring China, which has silence of all the countries in the terest and homilies but has hit a new low of leverage its imminent pivot in come out with its loaded state- immediate east of Pakistan that “telling silence” or “zero reaction” from the Kabul towards its strategic advan- WITH A MAJOR ments in favour of its “all-weath- has given a resounding wake-up supposed allies of Pakistan. tage. Suddenly, the move by the INDIAN er friend” Pakistan, it continues call to Islamabad to go beyond Undeniably, Pakistan Prime Minister Indian Government to revoke CONGLOMERATE grappling with its own implod- change in nomenclature and its Delhi roads unsafe Imran Khan had inherited a country with its Article 370 and 35A in Jammu ing destiny in Hong Kong. insincere concerns in Kashmir. economy in shambles and a discredited sov- and Kashmir put the worth of Basically, Pakistan remains stun- (The writer, a military A report reveals how one person dies in an accident ereign perception as the “terror nursery” of “Naya Pakistan” and its global ningly isolated and ignored. veteran, is a former Lt Governor the globe. With traditional allies like the US efficacy to litmus test. Islamabad Sabre-rattling by the of Andaman & Nicobar Islands every five hours because of rampant behaviour openly castigating Islamabad for its duplici- went into yet another round of Pakistani deep state (military) and Puducherry) s a signatory to the Brasilia declaration on road safety, India intends to reduce Aaccidents and traffic fatalities by 50 per S O U N D BITE cent in the next three years. So when a most Modi Government is using Making music is a creative Kashmir is a very complicat- If you work actively to damning report on the state of Delhi roads was the ED, CBI and sections of a process, which means you ed place. You have Hindus destroy social harmony spineless media to character- have to leave it to creative and you have the Muslims and inject venom into society released by the traffic police, revealing that one assassinate Chidambaram. I people to come up with a good and I wouldn't say they get as the BJP has done, there person died in a road accident every five hours strongly condemn this tune. This power must not be along so great. I will do the is no chance of any jobs on an average in 2018, it raised a million eye- disgraceful misuse of power. stripped away from them. best I can to mediate. being available. brows. Not only that, fatalities rose to a five- Congress leader Music producer US President CPI(M) general secretary year high and remained the highest for any —Rahul Gandhi —Nucleya —Donald Trump —Sitaram Yechury city in the country, the report added. Breaking down the bone-chilling statistics, the report concluded that nearly half of these crashes, 46 per cent to be precise, were hit L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR and run cases where the vehicle could not be identified. Of the 1,690 deaths, one-third were caused by speeding and 7-10 per cent due to dangerous dri- A garb of concern them to return to their land. The evils of bad economics Naik is known for making inflam- ving, usually reckless lane-changing and stunts. In other words, driving behav- matory speeches and is also the iour and the Delhiite’s gross indiscipline were diagnosed as reasons for the night- Sir — The Indian Medical his refers to the report, “Economic slowdown ‘very most wanted man in India for sev- marish state of affairs and something which no existing policy or penalty has Association (IMA) has rubbished worrisome’, new set of reforms needed: Rajan” eral money laundering cases. a Lancet editorial (‘Fear and T(August 19). On finding that the “adjusted” data on While the Malaysian Government clearly been able to rein in. The report also highlighted the role played by defec- uncertainty about Kashmir’s economic growth failed to camouflage the “worrisome” has currently banned him from tive road designs, pathetic street lighting (33 per cent) and callously unguard- future’ published on August 17) economic slowdown, the ruling dispensation shifted the making public speeches, it should ed civic works (40 per cent) in causing accidents. Shockingly, 20 per cent of where the journal expressed con- narrative from outright denials to wholesome praise of take appropriate action against cerns about the mental health of the economy’s resilience to meet the “cyclical” down- him. If charges against him are road deaths were attributed to bumpy roads and potholes, a severe indictment Kashmiris, saying that it had no swings. Did non-linear past events converge to construct upheld, his permanent residency of the city’s planners and the Public Works Department. locus standi in the matter and that the current crisis? Some years ago, when the story of status could be revoked. This While the Delhi government and civic bodies need to hang their heads in its interference was not welcome. Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in the banks exploded, bodes well for India. It is unfortunate that the reputed it was dismissed as an aberration. In reality, NPAs led SC Panda shame, the fact remains that the situation in the rest of the country is not much medical journal The Lancet — to multi-headed problems for the banks. Bhubaneswar different. As per data given by the government in reply to a question in the Lok founded by an English surgeon in On a cold night in November, demonetisation of high spin. And the collapse of the IL&FS, Jet Airways, Amrapali Sabha recently, almost 1.5 lakh people lost their lives in road accidents in 2017. 1823 — has committed breach of value currency was announced. Though it was laced skill- Group and Jaiprakash Associates dealt body blows to Music genius propriety in commenting on this fully with lofty goals, it strangulated small businesses the economy. While former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) This means every hour 17 people died on Indian roads due to an accident. The political issue. This amounts to and petty shopkeepers besides blowing away whatev- Governor Raghuram Rajan and former Chief Economic number of fatalities is one third the number of accidents, which amounts to 53 interference in an internal matter er little cash the common man had. On another fateful Advisor Arvind Subramanian read the Riot Act to the Sir — The man behind some of road accidents every hour. Uttar Pradesh is the worst affected state with 20,124 of the Union of India. night, the supposedly monumental Goods and Services Government repeatedly, it indulged in efforts to cloak Hindi cinema’s most celebrated The vexed Kashmir issue is a Tax (GST) was hoisted on a weak platform, which in effect the disturbing discords with new hymns on national inte- melodies is no more. Khayyam people losing their lives, followed by Tamil Nadu with 16,157 fatalities. Such alarm- legacy that the British Empire left brought the goods and services to its knees instantly. gration. A new set of reforms remains a far cry. sahib was truly a musical magician. ing figures prompted the Union Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways to behind. The Lancet has unneces- The liquidity crisis in Non-Banking Financial Companies, Haridasan Rajan Unlike today’s composers, who announce that 63 clauses of the Motor Vehicle Act, which include stiffer penal- sarily reacted to an internal now unfolding, sent the monetary situation into a tail- Kozhikode lack skill to fuse Hindustani classi- administrative decision of the cal music with Indian film music, ties for traffic violations, drunken driving and over speeding, will be implement- Government of India under the Khayyam was an expert with a ed from September 1 after due vetting by the Law ministry. Pointing out that garb of concern of health of amount of outrage over the dis- Controversial preacher minority group. He was rightly midas touch. Even today, the sweet road engineering was primarily responsible for road accidents in the country, Kashmiris. Where was it when the ruption of India’s Independence gagged for his exertions. As a melodies of Khayyam from films ` Kashmiri Pandits were massacred Day celebrations in London by a matter of fact, Malaysia did not like Kabhie Kabhie, Noorie and the ministry said that a 14,000 crore project had been prepared by the gov- and driven out of Kashmir? Or demonstration of Pakistani Sir — Utterances of Zakir Naik, invite him but he sought asylum Bazaar stir the soul of listeners. ernment to identify accident black spots and plug gaps in highways to reduce the Uighur Muslims, who are Kashmiris and a handful of the firebrand Islamic preacher over there, which was granted to M Pradyu casualties. Assuming the Delhi Government and the Union government collec- locked away in China’s anony- Khalistanis, such a non-medical who fled India in 2016, are not him along with citizenship. Hyderabad mous prisons? Did it study their editorial is unwarranted. surprising. Reportedly, he made He embarrassed the tively provide safe, better designed and world-class roads in the national Capital, mental health, too? At a time Meghna A offensive remarks about the loy- Government by calling the Send your feedback to: would the errant driver mend his ways or roadroll every civil corrective? when there has been a fair New South Wales alty of Malaysian Hindus, a Chinese “old guests” and asked [email protected] HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 09 FIRSTCOLUMN Perils of supping POINTCOUNTERPOINT CHIDAMBARAM IS A LEGAL EXPERT. HE WILL FOR THE BJP HAS NO INVOLVEMENT IN THE MATTER. SURE FACE THE CASE LEGALLY. THESE (ACTIONS) ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST THOSE WHO with the devil ARE HAPPENING DUE TO POLITICAL VENDETTA. INDULGE IN CORRUPTION. Even if the Doha talks result in a ceasefire and a —DMK CHIEF —UNION MINISTER pact leading to a Taliban takeover, it may not MK STALIN KIREN RIJIJU ensure a conflict-free Afghanistan Upping deterrence ante? HIRANMAY KARLEKAR Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement on revising India’s No First Use wo important developments occurred last week which bode ill — if that is any longer possible — for Afghanistan and its peo- nuclear policy in the future is open to interpretation Tple. The first was the conclusion of the eighth round of talks between the United States and the Taliban at Doha, capital of Qatar, on August 14. The second was the suicide bombing of a wedding in Kabul on August 17, which left 63 people dead and 182 wounded. There are indications that the talks are close to yielding a ceasefire and a peace agreement. According to a recent report by Shereena Qazi in Al Jazeera, a Taliban representative, who is a part of the organisation’s negotiat- ing team told the channel, “This round of talks has been very produc- tive and we are near to an agreement that will be finalised and hope- fully announced in the next coming weeks.” Further, Qazi’s report quotes the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, as saying in a Twitter post, “They VIVEK MISHRA (the talks) were productive. I am on my way back to (Washington) DC to consult on next steps.” All this may have been regarded as a wel- he Indian Defence Minister’s recent come indication that peace would be coming soon to war-devastated statement, anticipating a possible change Afghanistan, but for the strong possibility that the outcome of the talks Tin India’s nuclear policy in the future, is would mean defeat for the United States and a victory for the Taliban open to interpretation, and what it means for who would, sooner than later, take over Afghanistan. its nuclear doctrine in coming times is contin- gent on how the contours of India’s conven- There are three reasons for believing that it would be so. First, the tional escalation with its neighbour Pakistan US President Donald Trump’s determination to withdraw from shapes up. Afghanistan at all cost suggests that he may agree to a peace settle- The statement by Rajnath Singh signals a ment that is tantamount to selling the present democratically-elected facile if not deep thought within the Narendra government in Kabul down the river. That this is likely to happen is sug- Modi Government for some time now on the gested by the fact that his administration has abandoned the resolute- need to revise India’s No First Use (NFU) pol- ly-held US position that the talks would have to include representatives icy, especially when seen as a corollary to the of that government. On the other hand, the Taliban, who have stead- former Defence Minister, the late Manohar fastly refused to have talks with the Kabul government on the ground Parrikar’s statement in 2016 about being open that it was a “puppet regime,” have had their way. Third, the US con- to revision of India’s NFU policy. Rajnath Singh’s recent statement on NFU tinues the Doha talks notwithstanding the fact that the Taliban contin- seems only a step forward, as unlike previous- ue to launch vicious ground attacks and terror strikes. ly, it does not come with “personal opinion” IF BALAKOT The Trump administration’s holding of talks with the Taliban with- caveat. LOWERED THE out the Kabul government’s participation has further eroded the lat- India first adopted a NFU policy after its THRESHOLD FOR ter’s already diminished authority caused by the Taliban’s sustained second nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998. Soon INDIA’S large-scale offensives from their bases in Pakistan, with the full sup- after, in August 1999, the Indian government CONVENTIONAL port of the Islamabad government. According to a report by the Special released a draft of the doctrine which asserts RESPONSE TO Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), as of January that nuclear weapons were solely for deterrence and that India would as a nation pursue a pol- PAKISTAN AND 31, 2018, 229 districts were under the Afghan government’s control, ALTERED THE which is about 56.3 per cent of the total. Fifty-nine districts, approxi- icy of “retaliation only.” The document also maintains that India NATURE OF mately 14.5 per cent of all, were under the Taliban’s control. The remain- “will not be the first to initiate a nuclear first RESPONSE, A ing 119 districts, about 29.2 per cent, remained contested — controlled strike, but will respond with punitive retalia- DOCTRINAL reignited the debate on the need for ideal for a country with a NFU policy. investments needed for readying a FU by neither the Afghan government nor the rebels. Even if the Afghan tion should deterrence fail” and that decisions SHIFT FROM NFU India’s nuclear policy revision but It’s a purposeful decoupling to mandate force structure, a revision anytime government is still able to maintain its grip over 229 districts, it is to a to authorise the use of nuclear weapons TO FU MIGHT GO whether it means that India is ready for civilian supremacy in strategic decision- soon will be difficult. large extent because of the security umbrella provided by the presence would be made by the Prime Minister or his A LONG WAY IN a change in its NFU policy and will making and create checks and balances. However, to the extent that deter- of 14,000 American and 17,000 troops from 39 countries which are ‘designated successor(s)’. USHERING AN move to a First Use (FU) strategy is In direct contrast to this, the FU force rence behavior in nuclear states is as the US’ NATO allies. That the Defence Minister’s NFU comment ALTERED debatable. structure would possibly require an much psychologically induced as it is Understandably, the Taliban want these troops out even though they came in Pokhran, the site of the 1998 nuclear Currently, there are various techno- ever-vigilant and ready strategic posture from concrete, stated and factored tests, gives wings to speculation. It also comes DETERRENCE- logical and financial constraints for with quick and decisive calls for action capabilities, the Defence Minister’s are in a non-combative role. According to Qazi’s report, the Taliban rep- INDUCED resentative it had cited had further stated, “The main part of the dis- days within the Modi Government’s decision New Delhi in erecting an effective first when needed, which in turn would statement has caused visible concerns to change the status of Jammu and Kashmir, BEHAVIOUR IN strike capability against Pakistan or need a smaller gap between the civil- in Pakistan. cussion is the withdrawal timeline and the technicalities of it.” The Taliban, but most noticeably, amidst an ongoing diplo- PAKISTAN, China. A credible FU nuclear strike ian go-ahead and the military’s final Locating India’s overall NFU strat- according to another report, have made it known that they will make matic and cross-border escalation with HOPEFULLY capability, before anything, would call, leading to the targeting and firing egy, its force posture towards hostile no commitments unless a timeline for troops withdrawal within months Pakistan. LEADING TO A require significant investments in of the weapons with nuclear warheads. neighbours, the number of warheads is announced. Of course, there still are hurdles in the way. The Taliban If this is any indication, it shows that the BETTER FUTURE Command, Control, Communications, New Delhi’s lessening of the civil- and the escalatory potential in a com- are not a monolith. Its military leaders may push for a delay to secure rungs of conventional escalation between FOR BILATERAL Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, military gap can be seen in the context parative context, paints a picture of a a more favorable situation on the ground. Its more fanatical factions, India and Pakistan may be reaching the fag end, TIES BETWEEN and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and of the government’s recent decision to benign nuclear giant. divided by leadership rivalries and professions of varying degrees of and the Indian government wants to come out Target Acquisition (TA) capabilities. appoint a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Doing away with NFU will repaint of the retaliation-counter-retaliation cycle INDIA AND The essence of FU strike capability is a five-star General with possibly a this picture, besides possibly affecting fanaticism, may not want any deal at all unless it is on terms that enable PAKISTAN them to re-impose on Afghanistan the fundamentalist Islamist night- with a conventionally inferior power, which is pre-emption and accuracy, and would Cabinet rank whose role would super- stability in the region. mare that had characterized their earlier incarnation in power, which on a quest to gain conventional parity with require an unfailing intelligence and sede the three armed forces chiefs. That is a price this government is India. Pakistan’s constant threat of battlefield shorter time-gap in the readiness The centralization of power considering to pay in the light of New had ended with their military defeat in 2001. Also, the Afghan govern- nuclear weapons further complicates India’s sequence: passing of intelligence, civil- through the office of the CDS will not Delhi’s increasing fatigue with a rapid- ment may not agree to the settlement on offer. conventional superiority gap assessment vis- military decision-making, mating only consolidate general decision-mak- ly lessening conventional gap with Besides, even a ceasefire and a peace agreement leading to a Taliban à-vis Pakistan, setting foundations of a strate- weapons with warheads, leading to final ing in one office, but is likely to reduce Pakistan, especially with Pakistan’s take-over may not ensure a conflict-free Afghanistan. Some of the more gically revisionist thought process within pre-empting strike on the enemy. intra-forces rivalry on issues of budget increasing tendency to factor Tactical fanatical Taliban groups may continue fighting to restore the pre-2001 India. India’s first strike aspirations also and government favourability between Nuclear Weapons (TNW) within con- order which reduced women to domestic slavery and banished all forms Chances of nuclear policy revision seem face structural constraints, particular- the three wings of the armed forces. ventional escalation spectrum, and of entertainment. Also, the Islamic State has established a growing pres- more plausible in the light of the Bharatiya ly apropos the decision-making para- In the strategic context and in rela- with the solidifying China-Pakistan ence and mounted a number of attacks including that on the Kabul wed- Janata Party’s (BJP) historical assessments digm that exists as of now. The civil- tion to the country’s nuclear force pos- axis. ding on August 17. Its bitter rivalry with the Taliban is well-known and about making India a credible nuclear power military gap in India’s strategic forces ture, the office of the CDS is likely to If Balakot lowered the threshold for it is unlikely to leave a government led by the latter in peace. through a directly proportional relationship decision-making is deliberately made be more in tune with its FU strategy India’s conventional response to between the country’s political will to revise its to create a non-provocative yet puni- than it will be with its current NFU Pakistan and altered the nature of Far from becoming a land of peace, Afghanistan may, post a “peace nuclear policy and deterrence-based postur- tively reassuring second strike stance strategy. As such, the Defence Minister’s response, a doctrinal shift from NFU settlement,” turn into battleground of contesting Islamic fundamental- ing. towards the enemy and, most impor- statement hinting at a possible revision to FU might go a long way in ushering ist groups each with its own sphere of influence. Given their intense The Vajpayee Government’s decision to tantly, to avert any rash decision lead- of India’s nuclear strategy could also be an altered deterrence-induced behav- hatred for the US, some of these areas may well turn into launching conduct the 1998 nuclear tests and project ing to catastrophe. Such a doctrinal pos- seen in the context of India’s decision iour in Pakistan, hopefully leading to pads for strikes against it. While they may not be able to strike main- India as a credible nuclear power is a case in ture makes a lot of sense when viewed to appoint a CDS. a better future for bilateral ties between land America, they may target Americans and their interests worldwide. point. The Pokhran link to Rajnath Singh’s in the light of India’s non-alignment While it is unlikely that India will India and Pakistan. In that case, a peace agreement signed by the Trump administration comments further underpins this government’s past, but is increasingly losing curren- go for a doctrinal alteration anytime (The writer is Visiting Fellow at the in haste may turn out to be a cause for profound regret later. conviction about the aforementioned propor- cy in the eyes of a revisionist govern- soon, it could serve as an extremely Stimson Center in Washington D.C & (The writer is Consultant Editor, The Pioneer, and an author) tionality. ment and a rallying nation. potent plank to fight the next general Deputy Director Kalinga Institute for The Defence Minister’s assertion has India’s current civil-military gap is elections in 2024. Given the kind of Indo-Pacific Studies) An overlooked solution to climate crisis Grasslands are, perhaps, the most neglected ecosystem in the world. However, their ability to meet the climate change FOREIGN EYE challenge must galvanise nations into putting them high on the conservation agenda. The Government must take note which makes them crucial in com- Each of these has its own character- not shift the burden of land require- bating climate change. But their istic. The most widespread grass- ment to cater to a burgeoning pop- ecology is shifting due to human land in India are the Imperata ulation onto the grasslands by label- activities, says a new study. type. Our country has no dearth of ing them as wastelands. Unless we The PNAS team conducted 105 diversity of greens but there is cer- course-correct, we will lose many experiments in different grasslands tainly a shortage of robust policies hectares of grasslands forever. VENTING HATRED around the world. Each experiment to protect them against human Additionally, the wildlife that is focussed on particular global change exploitation. This usually happens found on these grasslands needs to The original fury of factors like rising carbon dioxide, when grasslands are misrepresent- be recognised and categorised so that Gamergate was sparked by KOTA SRIRAJ hotter temperatures and drought. ed as barren lands and usurped by it get chances for survival. Currently, the emergence of games as Grasslands showed resilience to land sharks and land mafia. there is little or no study or data avail- a cultural form which could rasslands across the globe, these factors in the first ten years of In a country where standing able for the rich flora and fauna avail- be used to convey more especially in India, have exposure, after that their species trees in a forest are being felled to able in India. The Government must Gplayed a silent but stellar role began to alter, the study said. should be protected from human role in keeping a check on climate encroach land, grasslands naturally also increase awareness and recog- than the simple pleasures in reining in the process of climate Half of the PNAS experiments, intervention so as to arrest their change cannot be ignored. don’t stand a chance. But matters such nise the support of indigenous local of blasting imaginary change. But according to a study by lasting ten years or more, showed a degradation. They occupy more Grasslands in India share their as these are of public knowledge. This people so that India can benefit from enemies — and was Proceedings of the National change in the number of species in than 40 per cent of all the ice-free existence with some trees, shrubs and is why it is even more puzzling that their efforts to conserve grasslands. beginning to attract newly Academy of Sciences (PNAS) jour- grasslands. The study also found that land in the world. These assets of herbs. They are found at various alti- the National Green Tribunal (NGT) In order to do this, we must take a nal, climate change, pollution and their identity can change rapidly nature have sustained humans for the tudes and in various geographical or even the Central Government has cue from other nations where vast diverse audiences. This various environment alterations without a reduction in the number of past 300 million years — right from regions under different climatic con- not come out with a forceful protec- savannahs have been respected and process continues. No one across the globe are changing their plant species but due to the change the time when the first homo sapi- ditions. tion policy. conserved over centuries. The meth- subculture — not even identity. One of the key contributions in individual plants. Even though the ens appeared in Africa. They also Thus, grasslands are also found The apathy can be judged from ods and systems followed by these teenaged white boys — made by grasslands is their incon- grasslands are resilient towards glob- provide food and shelter to various in altitudes higher than 2,100 the fact that semi-arid open areas are countries are in public domain and now owns games. This spicuous role in containing carbon al change for around ten years, they other species, including zebras and metres where the temperature is now being classified as wastelands, available to be implemented in the levels in the atmosphere. It is this are vulnerable due to the fast pace of giraffes. cold. Some are found at an altitude leaving them vulnerable to human Indian context. Grasslands are the life opening remains, a source storage capacity for carbon that global change. Closer home, grasslands happen between 150 to 300 metres where intervention and encroachments. breath in the fight against climate of fury. But perhaps, five makes grasslands effective warriors Increasingly, the scientific com- to be the least understood habitat of the temperature is warm. Apart These so-called wastelands are, in change. They must be protected years on, it should also be against climate change. munity across the world is forming nature. There is also a paucity of from the climatic conditions where fact, grasslands but neither are they and conserved. viewed as a reason to hope. Nearly, 30 per cent of the world’s the opinion that the role of grasslands effective studies on their efficacy. the grasslands exist, there are other given due recognition nor proper (The writer is an environmental (The Guardian editorial) carbon is stored in these grasslands, needs to be acknowledged. They Still, the fact that they play a pivotal variants, mainly five major types. classification. The Government must journalist) HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019 money 10

CAPSULE Gold hits new high Asian markets drop as of Rs 38,820; silver traders await Powell speech jumps Rs 1,140 PNS n HONG KONG PNS n NEW DELHI US-based software co The Fed releases minutes of its July Equities stuttered in Asia Gold prices on Wednesday Synechron opens Wednesday as investors took a meeting later Wednesday which will appreciated Rs 50 to hit a new second centre in B'luru step back after recent gains, provide an insight into its high of Rs 38,820 per 10 gram with focus now turning to a key at the bullion market here on NEW DELHI: Mid-tier infotech speech by Federal Reserve boss deliberations when cutting interest account of consistent buying company Synechron Jerome Powell at the end of the rates for the first time since the support from jewellers, Wednesday opened a second week. financial crisis according to the All India facility in Bengaluru Rising hopes for China-US Sarafa Association. which can seat 2,000, and trade talks have provided a Silver also soared by Rs announced plans to open much-needed lift to markets an aggressive easing cycle. Giuseppe Conte resigned and 1,140 to Rs 45,040 per kg on another centre in Pune. over the past two days but with Despite the US-China trade hit out at far-right Interior fresh offtake by industrial future rate cut expectations. The financial services sector- few fresh catalysts, dealers are tensions making their presence Minister Matteo Salvini for units and coin makers. Gold prices may keep the focused company, which keeping their powder dry felt in European and Asian data pursuing his own interests by Traders attributed the gain steady trade ahead of Jackson already employs over 8,000, ahead of Friday's address. prints, this has simply not bringing an end to the gov- in gold to increase in the Hole meeting where US however, did not specify its After positive signals from happened with the United ernment coalition. domestic spot market demand. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome hiring plans after creating Donald Trump and some of his States to any significant President Sergio Mattarella However, a weak trend in the Powell's speech will be crucial additional space nor the top advisers on Monday over per cent and Wellington was with experts unable to agree on degree." must now decide to form a new international market restrict- to anticipate risk pertaining to investment that has gone into progress in the talks with 0.9 per cent lower. whether or not he will Also, Trump on Tuesday coalition or call an election, ed the gains, they said. the markets," said HDFC the new Bengaluru centre. Beijing, and an olive branch Taipei finished flat and Seoul announce further cuts. insisted the economy was throwing up more uncertain- Besides, the decline in equi- Securities Senior Analyst Faisal Husain, the India-born with the delay of a ban on added 0.2 per cent. There has been increased doing well, denying warnings ty and another possible budget ty markets also aided the rally (Commodities) Tapan Patel. co-founder and chief Huawei purchases, there have In early trade, London rose speculation that central banks from some quarters - including standoff with the European in the precious metal as In the national capital, gold executive of the New York- been few developments for 0.5 per cent, Paris added 0.8 and governments will step in top economists - that the US Union. investors moved towards safe- of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per based USD 500-million company, said India is a traders to buy on. percent and Frankfurt was up with stimulus support to head was heading for a recession However, the single curren- haven assets such as gold, cent purity rose Rs 50 each to "crucial part" of its growth "Our trade-war headline- 0.5 per cent. off a global downturn, but within two years. cy and the dollar were well up they added. Rs 38,820 and Rs 38,650 per 10 story. "I am sure that through inspired relief rally appears to The Fed releases minutes of analysts warn they could be "I think the word recession against the pound as Britain's Gold prices traded weak gram, respectively this new facility, we will have run its course as I suspect its July meeting later disappointed by what Powell is inappropriate," he told exit from the EU without a with international spot gold Sovereign gold advanced continue to be on the there is still a lot of nervousness Wednesday which will provide has to say regarding Fed action. reporters at the White House. divorce deal grows increas- prices but continue to hover by Rs 200 at 28,800 per eight forefront of accelerating among US investors as the an insight into its deliberations Wall Street and Trump "are "We're very far from recession." ingly likely. around USD 1,500 an ounce. grams. Meanwhile, silver ready digital and global economic realities are when cutting interest rates for anticipating that Mr Powell will On currency mar- Oil prices extended gains as In New York, spot gold was surged Rs 1,140 to 45,040 per empowering our clients to just too hard to ignore," said the first time since the finan- signal that the Federal Reserve kets, the euro was struggling data showing a drop in US trading lower at USD 1,499.20 kg, while weekly-based deliv- stay ahead of the digital Stephen Innes at Valour cial crisis. is about to embark on a rein- against the dollar as a political stockpiles indicated improving an ounce and silver was down ery gained Rs 210 to Rs 43,632 transformation curve," Markets. But Powell's talk at the cen- vigorated wave of easing, fol- crisis in Italy - the eurozone's demand for the commodity. at USD 17.08 an ounce. per kg. he said in a statement. Hong Kong added 0.2 per tral bankers' gathering in lowing its global peers", said number three economy - off- Both main contracts have "Globally, gold prices are Silver coins were in good cent, Shanghai was barely Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is the Jeffrey Halley, OANDA senior set hopes that Germany's gov- risen about five per cent over awaiting key events of the demand and traded higher by moved and Tokyo ended down key event and will be closely market analyst for Asia-Pacific. ernment would unveil mea- the past week, with support week including tonight's Rs 2,000 to Rs 91,000 for buy- 0.3 per cent. Sydney fell almost pored over for clues about the "The US data of late simply sures to avert a downturn. also coming from trade talks (Wednesday's) FOMC min- ing and Rs 92,000 for selling one percent, Singapore shed 0.3 bank's plans for next month, does not support the need for Italian Prime Minister hopes. utes, which will set the tone for of 100 coins. Essar Ports Apr-Jun Nippon Life Insurance ‘Coal will be major source for power generation’ raises stake in cargo volume up 17.4 pc PNS n KOLKATA India's energy scenario," Jha capacity of 69.88 million tonnes-mark in production as 200 a piece, since the initial RNAM to 54 pc told shareholders at the com- tonnes per year have been well as off-take of coal. public offer nine years ago PNS n HYDERABAD achieve its target of handling Coal India Chairman Anil pany's 45th annual general sanctioned and the estimated The miner produced 606.89 when the price was Rs 235 NEW DELHI: With the closure 60 million tonnes of cargo by Kumar Jha on Wednesday meeting here. cost is Rs 9,093 crore. million tonnes of coal and per scrip. of open offer, Nippon Life Essar Ports on Wednesday March 31, 2020. said renewables are unlikely to His remarks also come Besides, two rail projects supplied 608.14 million In late afternoon trade, Insurance stake in Reliance reported a 17.4 per cent Besides Salaya and Vizag, surpass coal as the major against the backdrop of with an outlay of Rs tonnes of the dry fuel, repre- shares of the company was Nippon Life Asset growth in cargo volume across the company has cargo termi- source for power generation increasing focus on renewable 6,656 crore have senting growth of 6.97 per down nearly three per cent at Management (RNAM) has its four terminals at 13.5 mil- nals at Hazira and Paradip. in the near future and assert- energy sources for generation been approved. cent and 4.8 per cent, respec- Rs 189.35 on the BSE. risen to 54 per cent. The open lion tonne for the quarter All Essar terminals are ed that India's energy migra- of power in different parts of For the first tively, compared to the previ- There was chaos at the offer was part of the stake sale ended June 30, 2019. focused on bulk and dry bulk tion scenario will be different the world. time, Coal ous fiscal. venue as security personnel process. Nippon Life floated The company's first quarter cargoes that are primarily compared to many other Jha said the energy migra- India had During the meeting, a prevented entry of media per- open offer to acquire nearly cargo handling performance used as raw material in core countries. tion scenario in India would breached the shareholder, however, said sons during early part of the 22.49 per cent stake in RNAM has been very strong and sector industries like steel State-owned Coal India be "different", compared to 600 million he was disappointed watch- meeting and they were later for Rs 3,179 crore under a brought it closer to achieving and power. accounts for nearly 83 per cent many other countries ing stock price heading allowed after intervention of deal with Reliance Capital its target throughput by the "Our business is on a record of the country's coal produc- which have been towards a lifetime low of Rs a senior official. which is exiting the mutual end of the current financial growth trajectory with all ter- tion. switching to funds business. The year, Essar Ports said in a state- minals operating in full swing. "The question is can renew- renewable mandatory open offer ment. Significant boost in third- ables take over coal com- sources. The question is can renewables take over coal tendering period was from The company said that party business and enhanced pletely in our country? Not in According completely in our country? Not in the near future at July 23 to August 5, sources higher capacity utilisation at its capacity utilisation of our the near future at least. It to him, nine least. It would not be an exaggeration to state that Coal said, adding that recently commissioned ter- anchor customers has been the would not be an exaggeration mining pro- approximately 11 per cent India Ltd (CIL) is synonymous with India's energy scenario minals at Salaya and Vizag and key driver for the growth in to state that Coal India Ltd jects having — ANIL KUMAR JHA, shares were tendered in the an increase in third-party volumes," Essar Ports MD (CIL) is synonymous with a total Coal India Chairman open offer. cargo will help the company and CEO Rajiv Agarwal said. SBI plans to establish Government may expand 63 clauses of MV Act ZEE5 Global to be implemented taking Indian 10L YONO Cash Points scope of ‘GeM' portal content to PNS n JAIPUR but increased use of the digi- Jaipur, Aug 21 (PTI) State tal platform will itself reduce PNS n NEW DELHI from September 1 173 countries Bank of India, the country's the requirement of the debit PNS n NEW DELHI The bill (Motor PNS n DUBAI largest lender, is planning to cards, he said. The government is considering Vehicles [Amendment] establish nearly 10 lakh YONO YONO is a digital banking to widen the ambit of its pro- The government on Bill, 2019) was passed ZEE5 Global aims to reach Cash Points in the country platform of State Bank of India curement portal GeM by per- Wednesday said 63 clauses of 1.3 billion viewers across 173 over 18 months, said its (SBI) and customers can use it mitting government contractors Motor Vehicle Act, which (in Parliament). And we have countries with its wide cata- Chairman Rajnish Kumar on on their smartphones to with- and private bulk buyers to use includes higher penalties for decided to implement 63 logue of Indian content that Wednesday. draw cash, make transactions the platform for buying goods traffic violation, will be imple- clauses (of the act) from will cut across global bound- The platform is secure and and payments. and services, an official said. mented from September 1. September 1 aries, a top company official will eliminate the require- He added that the bank's Currently, they are not "The bill (Motor Vehicles —NITIN GADKARI said. ment of using debit cards, new offer about repo rate- allowed to procure goods and [Amendment] Bill, 2019) was Minister for Road Transport Archana Anand, Chief Kumar said. linked home loan is getting services from the Government passed (in Parliament). And and Highways Business Officer at ZEE5 "A customer can make bill good response from cus- e-marketplace (GeM) platform August 2016 for online pur- ing in more transparency and we have decided to implement Global, said the digital plat- payments and can do digital tomers. It is the customers' managed by the Commerce chases of goods and services by streamlining government pro- 63 clauses (of the act) from es have been sent to the law form has a collection of over transactions by using the choice either to go with the and Industry Ministry. all the central government curement which runs into September 1," Minister for ministry for vetting, the 2,000 films, including many YONO cash feature. We are new product or with the At present, government ministries and departments lakhs of crores of rupees. Road Transport and minister expressed Bollywood blockbusters and considering establishing close MCLR-linked home loan, departments, ministries, public as well as states. The portal provides a wide Highways Nitin hopes that "they will exclusive digital world pre- to 10 lakh YONO Cash Points Kumar added.Talking about sector units, state governments, West Bengal-cadre IAS offi- ranging products from office Gadkari told come to us in two mieres, that are a huge draw in 18 months. Nearly 70,000 the slowdown in the automo- and Central Armed Police cer Talleen Kumar was recent- stationery to vehicles. reporters here. to four days." for all the fans of the Indian Cash Points have bile sector, he said there Forces are allowed to carry out ly appointed as the new chief Automobiles, computers and He was speak- Pointing out cinema. already been estab- are certain trends in transactions through this portal. executive officer of GeM. office furniture are currently ing after the that road engi- "We also have a huge range lished," he said at a the market and they The Commerce Ministry is According to GeM, 2,66,812 the top product categories. launch of the new neering was pri- of Originals across languages, press conference need to be analysed. in the process of preparing a sellers and service providers Services, including trans- website of Ministry marily responsible many of which have here. "It is an apparent cabinet note for allowing gov- have registered with the por- portation, logistics, waste man- of Road Transport for road accidents Bollywood stars like Arjun The bank global trend now that ernment contractors and pri- tal so far to sell 11,64,243 agement, web casting and ana- and Highways Ministry. in the country, the Rampal, Sunny Leonie and has no plans people are shifting vate bulk buyers to use the plat- products and 15,252 services. lytical, among others, are list- "In these 63 clauses we have minister said that a Rs 14,000 Dia Mirza, among others. to discon- from vehicle own- form, the GeM official said. The government has made ed on the portal. increased the penalties. In case crore project has been pre- These have seen great pick-up tinue ership to vehicle Further, there is also a con- it mandatory for all the depart- Public procurement worth of drunken driving, over speed- pared by the government to in the global market," Anand debit rental model due to sideration to open the platform ments and ministries to source Rs 50,000 crore is expected to ing and overloading among identify told PTI. cards several reasons like for general consumers in the goods and services from its e- take place through GeM dur- others, the fine has been accident black spots and plug She further said the plat- uncertainty of jobs coming years. marketplace. ing 2019-20, up from Rs 33,366 increased," the minister said. gaps in highways to reduce form will also feature a bou- and convenience. The portal was launched in The move is aimed at bring- crore currently. Stating that the all the claus- casualties. quet of Malayalam and Tamil content across TV shows, originals, movies etc. as well as Live TV channels ZEE Keralam and ZEE NCLAT asks Jet lenders if they would cooperate with Dutch court Tamil for the large south Indian population in the PNS n NEW DELHI fees and bear costs incurred by terpart for access to the finan- Middle East. the Dutch administrator. Jet Airways is facing insolvency cials as well as assets of the air- "We've also recently added The National Company Law Jet Airways is facing insol- line. content in five international Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) vency proceedings in the proceedings in the Netherlands as well, One of the Jet Airways air- languages - Thai, Malay, on Wednesday asked lenders of Netherlands as well, where it where it was declared bankrupt after craft, parked in the Schiphol Bahasa, Russian and German, Jet Airways whether they was declared bankrupt after Airport in Amsterdam, has taking our language count to would cooperate with the failing to pay two European failing to pay two European creditors. already been seized. 17 as we've seen a strong Dutch court administrator who creditors. Subsequently, a bank- Subsequently, a bankruptcy administrator The NCLT Mumbai has also demand in these markets, is also pursuing insolvency ruptcy administrator was admitted an insolvency plea even among mainstream proceedings against the debt- appointed by the Dutch court. was appointed by the Dutch court against Jet Airways by its lead audiences for Indian TV ridden carrier. The NCLAT has asked to list lender State Bank of India. shows and movies," Anand A three-member NCLAT the matter on September 4 for said that it will clarify the law Jet Airways. The airline is grounded since said. bench headed by Chairman further hearing. on action to be taken when In April, H Esser Finance April 18. "We want to be the market Justice S J Mukhopadhyay The appellate tribunal's there are two insolvency peti- Company and Wallenborn The grounded airline owes leaders in providing the best asked the Committee of direction came while hearing a tions filed against the same Transport had filed a petition more than Rs 8,500 crore to of Indian content to the South Creditors (CoC) of Jet Airways petition filed by the Dutch company in two different coun- citing unpaid claims worth lenders. It also has a large debt Asian diaspora and to be to file an affidavit within a week court administrator against the tries. around Rs 280 crore. by way of accumulated losses to associated with the highest in this regard. order of the Mumbai bench of proceedings null and void in the plea filed by the Dutch The Dutch administrator Following this, a trustee in the tune of Rs 13,000 crore, quality storytelling across The appellate tribunal has the National Company Law the Jet Airways insolvency case. court administrator and agreed has also agreed before the charge was appointed by the vendor dues of over Rs 10,000 languages, including in every also asked the CoC to inform Tribunal (NCLT), which had The NCLAT on July 12 had to hear it. NCLAT not to sell the confis- Dutch court and it had crore and salary dues of over Rs local market that we are pre- whether they are ready to pay declared overseas bankruptcy stayed the orders of NCLT on The appellate tribunal had cated assets of the debt-ridden approached its Indian coun- 3,000 crore. sent in," she added. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Thursday August 22, 2019 AIDING THE UNDERPRIVILEGED

Action Aid for Societal Development (AASA), is conducting various activities in Telangana to the world into a better place. Started in 2017, Sonia along with help underprivileged Yagnapal Raj, Nagesh, Nitesh, Srujana, Krishna, Ramesh Boya, Jayvarma, Shiva, students, finds V and Rohit, has been conducting various activities. One of their works is SATEESH REDDY #ProjectHappiness, where they celebrate various festivals (Dussehra, Diwali, eading enables Christmas, and Iftar) by helping orphan creativity, creativ- children engage with people in gated ity leads to think- communities. This way, they are also ing, and that leads providing an opportunity for the com- R to knowledge that munity people to contribute gifts to the can be powerful children. The project helps the children and contribute to the develop- to be exposed to togetherness and cel- ment of the nation. Children ebration with families. in rural areas have less expo- Through #ProjectPrerana, they organ- sure and are still not open to ise motivational sessions for the kids many learning opportunities. with established personalities. This So, we are trying to do as much helps them dream high and realise The AASA team is planning to set as we can for those children by their potential. While up 100 libraries in rural locations. This setting up libraries in rural #ProjectAidtoEducate deals with the Friday, they are setting up libraries at As we aim areas, said Sonia Akula, founder distribution of school kits and installa- Eklaspur, Manthani of Peddhapalli, at holistic of Action Aid for Societal tion of libraries in rural areas. and two more at Koyyuru of development, we Development (AASA). Through #Projectgiving ensures the welfare of the Khammam with the help of a few her organisation, Sonia and her orphans and through it, the organisa- kind-hearted sponsors. are trying to take team are taking up many activ- tion arranges clothes, groceries, and shel- Sonia adds, “We are planning to up activities that ities to help rural students. ter homes for them. request corporate companies to take aid in overall Sonia says, “Students from Their educational initiative is very this up and help us in this great cause. rural areas are not able to cope recent, and through it, they have been We also went all the way to Kerala dur- well-being — up when they move to urban able to achieve so much. “We have dis- ing last year’s floods and rehabilitated physical, areas for higher studies. In tributed school kits to underprivileged a tribal village and its almost 200 fam- mental, social rural areas, children don’t get children and now, we are setting up ilies.” proper guidance from parents libraries in schools in rural areas, On a concluding note, she says that and economic or tutors. Facilitating the where we subscribe to English and they are looking forward to expand their well-being of schools in such areas would help Telugu newspapers. This initiative activities to more homes and schools in children, youth, students learn basic reading provides students with proper facili- rural areas, helping them with education, and analytical skills while ties, thus ensuring quality education, sports, and career. “As we aim at a holis- women and improving their writing.” AASA as it is a basic need these days and a tic development, we are trying to take up farmers aims at holistic development of powerful weapon that can change the activities that aid in overall well-being any individual because change world. So, we make sure that educa- — physical, mental, social and econom- SONIA AKULA begins with a single person and tion is accessible and affordable to all,” ic well-being of children, youth, women responsible ciizens can change Sonia shares. and farmers.”

heart shouldn’t be broken at all. RAJAMOULI CASTS A Apparently, if you are wealthy you are not allowed to feel pain.” Karan Johar: I won't apologise A few days back, Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa had alleged that A-list BRITISH ACTRESS for films I have made Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Vicky fter original choice Daisy- Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Ranbir The director has told his team Edgar Jones left the pro- The filmmaker mentions that just because Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, and A ject citing personal issues, Malaika Arora among others not to reveal the name, as he filmmaker SS Rajamouli had a his characters are rich and lead a were in a drugged state at a tough time finding a replacement recent party in Karan Johar’s wants to announce it with a for his period drama RRR. luxurious lives, doesn't mean that they home. The filmmaker had shared Although some regional names a video from the party on his bang, finds NAGARAJ GOUD including a familiar Hollywood don't have their share of problems Instagram account and Sirsa name were bandied about, turns claimed the video was proof that out the director has finally got the drugs were consumed in the actress of his choice. We hear he aran Johar is often criti- made, although I think I have to party. has signed a British actress for the cised for only focussing tweak the level affluenza in After the incident, Karan Johar part but has told his team to with- K on beautiful, high-class future.” He was interacting with and the other celebrities present hold from revealing her name at people with perfect lives in his the media at author Shunali at the party faced severe backlash this juncture. It is understood that works, but the filmmaker has Khullar Shroff’s book launch, from all quarters, especially on he wants to announce it with a said that he won’t apologise for Love In The Time Of Affluenza, in social media. bang. She will be joining the sets films that he has made, although Mumbai. “I feel social media has its plus- in October. As per the story, she he is willing to change his cin- Affluenza means first world es and minuses. It’s a boon and a will be cast alongside Jr NTR, ematic syntax with changing problems. It is vastly believed that curse. It’s a boon when you have who will be seen as young times. the privileged class doesn’t have to reach out to millions, connect Komaram Bheem, while Alia “I made that kind of films problems and that their biggest with the world and to know Bhatt is cast opposite Ram because I was raised in a certain concerns in life are emptiness, whatever is happening around. It’s Charan, who will be seen as atmosphere and there was also an feeling disenchanted with life a curse when it is misused, mis- young Alluri Seetharama Raju. aspiration that was attached to and pursuing money to be happy understood, and unnecessarily Meanwhile, the unit will be my way of thinking. I always with it. used to add negativity for no rea- heading to Bulgaria this month- thought that cinema was meant In most Karan Johar films, the son. That is the reality of our exis- end to film some portions. We to be larger-than-life and there- characters are beautiful, drive tence. We have to envelop it and hear that only Tarak’s portions fore, I created aspirational char- luxury cars and live in posh hopefully, some of the negatives will be shot during this leg of acters,” said Karan, who added, houses, thereby betraying symp- eventually get subsided by the filming. “However, somewhere down the toms of affluenza. Asked if he positivity that the world must Being made on a budget of line, cinema’s syntax changed agrees that affluenza is a reality, have,” said KJo. `400 crore, RRR, set in the early and I have to kind of adapt to that. Karan said, “When you talk about On the work front, Karan Johar 1920s, is a fictional story based on I have to make sure that my char- my films and affluenza, then will be directing the period drama two real-life heroes and freedom acters are more rooted and real so that’s been (done by way of) crit- Takht, starring Anil Kapoor, fighters — Alluri Seetharama that they don’t seem so flashy any- icism. Everyone says I make films Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Raju and Komaram Bheem. The more. I am accused of affluenza about first world problems. It is Singh, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, likes of Ajay Devgn and P but, having said that, I won’t apol- said that if Ranbir Kapoor flies a Bhumi Pednekar and Jahnavi Samuthirakani will also be seen ogise for the films that I have private plane in a film, then his Kapoor. in significant roles in the film, a DVV Danayya production. 12

Hyderabad Thursday August 22, 2019 what’s brewing? PARTY CITY GUIDE

COMEDY THEATRE MANIK’S DAY OUT KABADDI:THE GAME OF PARTITION l Manik Manha’s style l This play is a testament to the mass that was of dry, almost offensive made to participate in one of the biggest political but in a funny sort of gambles ever. What the people went through at way, comedy is what the time is what has carried the legacy. We have he's loved for. He's all read enough about Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah, ticking off the best the commission, India, and Pakistan; it is now comedy centres across time to relive the madness as citizens of the the country. country once did. August 25, 7 pm, IQ August 23, 8 pm, Lamakaan, Banjara Hills. Lounge Bar, Somajigudda. BAS KAR BASSI lThis is a show where Anubhav Singh Bassi will tell an honest story about his career choices and his lifestyle. His struggle is worth listening because nothing seems like a struggle. So come and witness a story full of fun, laughter and alcoholic moments. August 23, 8 pm, Oakwood Residence Kapil Gachibowli. EXHIBITION SAB SCAM HAI JOURNEY OF THE CANVAS l Rishab l lA unique art residency programme will be l Anju and Manju Dakotiya It is a stand-up show Agarwal by Gaurav Kapoor, where organised featuring four exceptional artists — he talks nonsense with Syeda Ali, Manoj Das, Steven Gandhi, and just one sensible joke. Kotegadde Ravi — along with a live art It's basically a one hour exhibition. l Akshay l Aarya show with a mix of August 24, 6.30 pm, Mix, Westin, HITEC City. stories and observations. August 25, 7 and 9 pm, INDIAN TRAILS Oakwood Residence l Kapil, Gachibowli. A six-day exhibition by artists Sona Kapoor l Kajal and Nandini R Penna encapsulates the country’s Lakhani glorious culture, history, exquisite monuments, and architectural marvels that have stood the test of time. August 26 to 31, Alliance Francaise, Banjara Hills. LIKE THE AIR I BREATHE STORE FRIDAY COMEDY LAUNCH lThe show is headlined by the hilarious Vivek Muralidharan popular for his YouTube videos. he grand opening of a The event is hosted by Hyderabad’s funniest clothing store in Hyderabad mom Rupali Tyagi. It also features various Tsaw many socialites in artistes from the city. lArtist Bakula Nayak exhibits her paintings attendance. Anju and Manju August 23, 7.45 pm, The Coffee Cup, Sainikpuri. inspired by the beautiful epic love poem Ritusamharam Dakotiya played the perfect hosts. and vintage ephemeras. From denims to cotton kurtas, the IMPROV COMEDY Ongoing, until September 2, 6.30 pm, Kalakriti Art Gallery, Banjara Hills. store had it all lWhile usually done in English, few city comedy artistes will perform a unique improv Telugu comedy show. BEAUTY OF WISDOM August 24, 7 pm, Nritya — Forum for l A solo exhibition by Performing Arts, Banjara Hills. artist Harikumar that delves deep into the FOR CHILDREN introspection of beauty y r

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Hyderabad Thursday August 22, 2019 tollywood The two young and happening Sai Tej picks actors had no SATYADEV and issues coming up pace together as they belong to a generation The actor is in talks with that puts story above Veeru Potla for a possible everything else, finds collaboration, as he has RAHUL VIJAY NAGARAJ GOUD already given his consent to the director to develop likely flag-off in a month. “A major part of the film will be shot in Hyderabad while some por- the story further come together for tions require the unit to travel to a rural set-up. The script has been locked. ’96 composer ith Chitralahari ending his dry spell at the Govinda Vasantha has been roped in to render box-office, Sai Dharam Tej has decided to tunes and music sessions between him and the W up his game. Close on the heels of agree- director are underway in Chennai.” ing to spearhead BVSN Prasad’s next production Meanwhile, Rahul Vijay — except for a song with debutant Subbu, who assisted Virinchi Varma a romantic drama — has completed shooting for College Kumar, his in the past, the actor, this newspaper has reliably next after Suryakantham. A remake of Kannada learnt, is in talks with Veeru Potla for a possible hit of the same name, the film is simultaneous- collaboration. ver since superstars Venkatesh and ly being made in Telugu and Tamil. The song will After his last directorial Edu Gold Ehe in 2016, Mahesh Babu shared screen space for be shot in Chikmagalur once rainfall ceases over Potla, who wrote blockbusters like Varsham and Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu there. Satyadev, on the other hand, is filming for Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, has been lying (SVSC) back in 2013, multi-starrers a couple of web series, with directors Anish low. His discussions with Sai have started some- e in Telugu have been on the ascent. Kuruvilla and Shekkhar time back and they are both trying to come togeth- Masala, Samantakamani, Devadas, F2 Suri. er for a commercial potboil- — Fun and Frustration are some releases after er set in a realistic space. SVSC, while films like RRR, starring Jr NTR and “It’s peppered with humour Ram Charan, and V, featuring Nani and Sudheer as well. Sai liked his charac- Babu, are in the making. Continuing in the path ter sketch and story in total, of their seniors, two young and happening actors, giving Potla the consent to Satyadev and Rahul Vijay, are coming together go ahead with developing for a love story, The Pioneer has exclusively learnt. the story further. After a The film will mark the directorial debut of film with Deva Katta, Sai Krishna Kishore who previously assisted Puri felt that a film with Potla Jagannadh. would be the right move on A source close to the development says, “The the career front,” said a film is about Rahul and Satyadev’s love stories and source. how one particular character in the film The actor is presently shares it to the other. The narra- shooting for Maruthi’s tive has been designed in an Prathi Roju Pandage, which interesting way. It has a he will be wrapping up in poetic feel to it and is set November. He will later in a contemporary dive headlong into the sets of Katta’s next. He will atmosphere. Both the take a call on whom among Potla or Subbu will actors had no issues take preference towards the year-end or early next coming together as year. — NG they belong to a generation that puts story above everything else.” The source IN-BBETWEEN THE NEW AND OLD adds that the film will most

A major part of the film will be shot in Hyderabad while some portions require the unit to travel to a rural set-up. The script has been locked. ’96 composer Govinda Vasantha still of actor Satyaraj's residence from director Maruthi's Prathi Roju Pandage, starring Sai Dharam Tej and will render tunes Raashi Khanna. Art director Ravindra gave a house at Nanakramguda Studios a complete makeover after the A team failed to get what Maruthi wanted — a house that looks in between ultra-modern and old. Major portions SOURCE of the romantic family entertainer will be shot in the house, which, in the film, will be shown as a home from Godavari districts. Deverakonda lauds Ran away to get some KS Ramarao's help, says Raj Tarun fter his car careened and crashed into a divided near Outer Ring Road at Alkapur, Narsingi in the wee hours of Tuesday, passion for cinema A Raj Tarun remained unavailable for a comment for a large part of Tuesday, prompting some reports to state that he has gone into ijay Deverakonda, who attended the pre-release event of Aishwarya hiding. However, on Wednesday, the actor, taking to Twitter, issued Rajesh-starrer Kousalya Krishnamurthy...Cricketer on Tuesday evening a statement, saying that he did run away from the incident, but it was V compared the film’s producer KS Ramarao to a ‘daddy figure’. The senior to get some help. producer is also shepherding the actor’s on-sets untitled film with Kranthi “Thank you so much everyone for the concern. So blessed to get Madhav under his reputed Creative Commercials. “He is on sets every day meet- calls to know I am safe or not. I came out from home via Narsing ing our needs. There were days where he was unwell, yet he would come to sets. circle, which is a regular accident spot from the past three months. When we asked him why can’t he simply chill at home, he said, ‘I only know It was a sudden right. In that quick decision, lost control and the car cinema. If I can’t make movies, what will I do?’ He likes the hit the wall beside the road. With that sound, all my ears blocked and cinema atmosphere and loves hanging around sets. When vision was unclear. Sudden heartbeat made me clueless. The seatbelt I asked him why he is not into other investments, he is there. I checked myself and took a quick run to go back home replied that he doesn’t like other businesses and would and get some help. This is all that happened around that incident. only invest in films, irrespective of whether they make Was on rest to come out. Starting my work again in a few days. him money or not. I love you Ramarao garu,” Vij ay s ai d Thank you for the love (sic),” he wrote on Twitter. and extended his best wishes to the unit of Kousalya He also emphasised that wearing seat Krishnamurthy...Cricketer. “I hope it will be a suc- belt saved him and advised others to cess upon release this Friday.” wear one. He further said that he Speaking about Aishwarya, the Arjun was alone in the car when the acci- Reddy actor said, “We were excited to dent took place and that he was tak- have her on board for my film with ing care of all formalities (police) Yesudas, Balu and Chitra Kranthi Madhav given the rep- after such a mishap. utation she carries in Tamil. On the work front, he will be I enjoyed shooting with next seen in Sri Venkateswara under one roof in Hyd her for portions in Creations Iddari Lokam Kothagudem. It Okate, a remake of 2011 would be one Turkish hit Love Likes The whole event will be supervised lovely episode Coincidences. After for the viewers.” finishing this film, he by Balu’s son, Charan will join the sets of VIJAY COMPARED Vijay Kumar Konda’s or Telugu music lovers, here is a great piece of news for you. THE FILM’S next from September. For the first time, evergreen voices of KJ Yesudas, SP F Balasubrahmanyam and KS Chithra that have mesmerised PRODUCER KS millions of fans all over the world will be under one roof for the musical concert Legends. Scheduled to take place on November 30 RAMARAO TO A HE ALSO at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, event management firm ‘DADDY FIGURE’ EMPHASISED Eleven Point Two is making the event transpire. Balu’s son Charan will be supervising the whole show. AS HE IS ON SETS THAT WEARING Balu said at an event in Hyderabad recently, “The concert is a EVERYDAY SEAT BELT first of a kind in Telugu. We have sung in concerts abroad but it’s for the first time we will be singing in Hyderabad. We will only be TAKING CARE OF SAVED HIM AND singing Telugu songs and the show will kick off with Anna Yesudas’ ALL NEEDS ADVISED song. Musicians from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will act as a band for the concert while AR Rahman’s right-hand man Srinivas Murthy OTHERS TO will be the music conductor.” WEAR ONE 14

Hyderabad Thursday August 22, 2019 celeb talks

Jennifer Aniston How Tom Holland escapes getting reveals her unusual trapped in Spider-Man avatar

ctor Tom Holland doesn’t feel trapped WELLNESS in his Spider-Man avatar, and says it is A all about creating a balance in profes- sional life. “It is a balance of doing other movies while doing these big movies. I did one with Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (The Current RITUAL War), did The Devil All the Time, which I shot in Alabama. It is a dark film. I am also doing ollywood star Jennifer Aniston has revealed a film with Russo Brothers later this year called an unusual “wellness ritual” that she Cherry,” Holland said while discussing how he undertakes with her Friends co-star ensures he doesn’t get trapped in his onscreen H Courteney Cox. The 50-year-old actress superhero avatar. opened up about her “self-care”, and said “It is about kind of fitting into schedule these she has a passion for joining Courteney in new indie projects which are very character infrared saunas, reports mirror.co.uk. focused, and about balance,” he added. Speaking to Shape magazine, Aniston said she was For Holland, the path towards showbiz a “major fan” of this “one can’t miss wellness ritual”. began getting carved when he was a child. The Cox and she were so into these saunas that the 55-year- son of English comedian Dominic Holland old star, who played Monica Geller in the much-loved studied dance when he was in school, and went sitcom, has even bought a portable one so she could on to do Billy Elliot The Musical. enjoy at any time with Aniston. He featured in films like The Impossible, Singers Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga are also How I Live Now, In The Heart of the Sea and reportedly fans of the treatment, which involves sitting The Lost City of Z. However, his big ticket to in an enclosed sauna and letting infrared light hit the body. Hollywood came with role as the iconic web- It reportedly helps augment skin radiance, and Vogue mag- slinger. azine said it helps “release of endorphins, increased cir- Holland was introduced as Spider-Man in culation and relaxed mind and muscles which leads to bet- Captain America: Civil War in 2016. He got ter sleep”. his first solo movie with Spider-Man: “My friend Courteney Cox — you may know her — had Homecoming, which took the superhero back a portable infrared sauna that you go into. It kind of looks to school. He was back as the superhero with like a little igloo,” said Aniston, adding, “It’s such a game his second solo movie Spider-Man: Far From changer in terms of your skin detoxification and cell reju- Home, which was released in India by Sony venation. So that I do a couple times a week right after I Pictures Entertainment India. do the gym. I’ve noticed a real change in my energy, and While growing up, the London native says my sleep, and my skin,” she added. he wasn’t a fan of the comic books but of the She also said that she likes to end the week with a “lit- characters. “I watched the cartoons and the tle mini facial,” and said it is “important” to get into a “well- films. When I started auditioning, I started ness routine”. reading all the comics. I was angry with my parents that they didn’t introduce it to me as My friend Courteney Cox — you may know a kid because I loved reading them. I think if her — had a portable infrared sauna that you I had grown up reading comics, I would be go into. It kind of looks like a little igloo. It’s more inclined to read more. Comic books are such good ways to come up with great creative such a game changer in terms of your skin ideas for films,” he added. — IANS detoxification and cell rejuvenation. JENNIFER ANISTON HRITHIK helps SAMEERA REDDY overcome stammering ctress Sameera Reddy has revealed that she had a stam- mering problem and actor Hrithik Roshan who helped A her overcome it. On a chat show, Sameera spoke of her struggles with stammering, adding that Hrithik, who had also faced speech disorder in his life, had helped her deal with the issue. “Due to my stammering problem, I would hesitate to speak in front of others, and (would hesitate) going for auditions thinking that people would judge me. Hrithik, being the sweet and caring person he is, noticed this, and gave me a book that changed my life. It helped me overcome my fear. Gradually, I started noticing changes in my speech. I also went to a speech therapist and started work- ing on my speech. I cannot thank Hrithik enough for that book and I still Marvel's involvement in have it with me,” the actress said, who recently gave birth to her second child. SPIDER-MAN movies may be in doubt ith great success comes great re-negotiation. In the wake of the announcement that Spider- DABANGG 3 W Man: Far From Home is now the highest- grossing film ever in Sony Pictures’ history, reports surfaced that Marvel Studios may be stepping away TO RELEASE IN TELUGU ALSO from the cross-studio partnership. The Hollywood trade Deadline reported that ollywood superstar Salman Khan’s upcoming film there was a disagreement over the profit-sharing Dabangg 3 will release in four languages — Hindi, structure. According to a person close to the deal who B Kannada, Tamil and Telugu — on December 20. DABANGG 3 WILL was unauthorised Salman on Wednesday morning took to Instagram to LAUNCH A NEW to speak publicly, share a picture with his Dabangg 3 director Prabhudeva, negotiations are to announce the details. FACE — SAIEE — not yet final. “Chulbul Pandey coming to you on December 20 in THE DAUGHTER However, the sug- Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu,” the 53-year-old gestion that Marvel superstar tweeted. Salman and Prabhudeva have reunit- OF ACTOR- Studios president ed on this project after Wanted in 2009. FILMMAKER Kevin Feige may Dabangg 3 will launch a new face — Saiee — the not produce future daughter of actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar. The MAHESH live-action Spider- budding actress will play the love interest of superstar MANJREKAR Man movies and Salman Khan’s character, Chulbul Pandey. that the character itself might not appear in any more Marvel Cinematic Universe films quickly turned into Jonita Gandhi a trending topic. Sony has held THE HOLLYWOOD the rights to the Marvel character TRADE DEADLINE since 1985, but in REPORTED THAT 2015, announced a lends voice for partnership with THERE WAS A Disney and Marvel that would allow DISAGREEMENT OVER Spider-Man to be Ayushmann Khurrana THE PROFIT-SHARING used in MCU films like Avengers: ctor Ayushmann Khurrana will soon be seen lip-syncing to STRUCTURE Endgame. It also the song Bajta Ring Ring in his Dream Girl avatar. Jonita allowed Feige to A Gandhi, the singer behind the song, says she had had fun while serve as a producer on stand-alone Spider-Man working on it and hopes everyone enjoys the track. Gandhi movies like Far From Home. has worked on the song along with Meet Bros. The crossovers have been well received by audi- “When I found out I was going to be the voice behind ences and critics. Moreover, the teenage web-slinger Ayushmann Khurrana, I was confused. Once Manmeet (Meet Bros) has been made into a central component in the MCU explained, I remember laughing. I can’t wait to see him act out my with a close relationship to Tony Stark that drove the lines,” Jonita said in a statement. storylines in both Endgame and Far From Home. “It’s definitely a first for me and I’m excited! Recording this song However, as Marvel enters its Phase 4, Spider-Man with the Meet Bros was so much fun. The song is full of drama and also has no official MCU appearances planned. the singing style is slightly retro. We experimented in studio with Two standalone Spider-Man movies are, howev- various textures and delivery styles and I think we ended er, reportedly in the works from Sony, which would up with something super catchy! I hope everyone has as much bring back director Jon Watts and star Tom Holland. fun listening to and watching this song as we had recording it,” she Sony has also created its web of Spider-Man spinoffs, added. including the Oscar-winning animated feature In Dream Girl, National Award-winning actor Ayushmann Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Venom. essays a man who can talk in a female voice and his actions lead to Representatives from the two studios did not hilarious consequences. Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the film also respond to requests for comment. — AP stars Nushrat Bharucha, Manjot Singh and Abhishek Banerjee. The film is slated to open in theatres on September 13. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019 sport 15

ensured they stayed in the to put India ahead but the their defensive structure and difficult to cope up with lead and didn’t allow New CAPTAIN lead was neutralised within tread carefully in the attack- India’s rhythm, but after Zealand to break through HARMANPREET SINGH a minute as Minami Shimizu ing third. some tough battles in the their defense throughout the (12’) scored for the hosts. It was an aggressive start midfield, the Japanese team match. (7TH MINUTE) SET THE Lalremsiami (33’) struck from the Indian team after earned themselves back-to- Double Delight India’s attacking the winning goal for India. the half-time break as they back penalty corners in the BALL ROLLING BEFORE approach in the match paid India dominated the first won themselves a penalty 42nd minute. off as they walked off the SHAMSHER SINGH 10 minutes, and finally man- corner in the 33rd minute. However, India’s defense Indian men’s hockey team hammers NZ 5-0, Eves pitch as winners of the com- (18TH MINUTE), aged to find the break- India’s prolific drag- was up to the task, and made petition. NILAKANTA SHARMA through when Forward flicker Gurjit Kaur stepped sure that they protected their beat Japan 2-1 to win Olympic Test Event Navjot kept her nerves up to take the execution, but lead. India also had a penal- EVES EDGE PAST (22ND MINUTE), under pressure and pro- her shot was saved by the ty corner in the 45th minute, JAPAN duced a fine finish in front Japanese Goalkeeper but could not extend their The Indian women GURSAHIBJIT SINGH of the goal. Megumi Kageyama. lead. hockey team also won the (26TH MINUTE) AND However, the next However, the rebound The first chance of the Olympic Test event with minute saw Japan strike back fell to India’s young Forward last quarter came India’s way Navjot Kaur and MANDEEP SINGH (27TH immediately with a well- Lalremsiami, who did not but Kageyama made a diving Lalremsiami leading the side MINUTE) SCORED FOR crafted field goal which was make a mistake in putting save. Japan too got back-to- to a 2-1 win over Japan in put into the back of the net the ball into the back of the back penalty corners but the final. INDIA by Shimizu to make it 1-1. net to make it 2-1 for India. Indian Goalkeeper Savita Navjot Kaur (11th The second quarter saw It was a huge blow to the made a great save on the sec- minute) opened the scoring both the teams focus on hosts who were finding it ond attempt to make sure Sanches, Boateng could leave Bayern

Indian players celebrate after scoring against New Zealand during Olympics Test event final match on Wednesday HI/Twitter PTI n TOKYO lost to New Zealand earlier. in the second quarter as the But we had been having prac- Indian team scored three he Indian men’s hockey tice sessions after that and more goals. Tteam won the Olympic worked on our mistakes to Nilakanta found the back Test event here on win today,” he added. of the net in the 22nd minute Paine backs Wednesday, beating New Both teams began the before Gursahibjit and Zealand 5-0 to avenge the loss match on a cautious note by Mandeep scored in quick suc- it endured in their round turning over the ball in the cession. robin clash. mid-field. India won a penal- Vivek Prasad intercepted Warner to hit form Captain Harmanpreet ty corner in the seventh the ball brilliantly to assist a Singh (7th minute) set the minute, but couldn’t capi- goal for Gursahibjit and AFP n LEEDS innings. “David Warner hasn’t “He’s a high-quality play- ball rolling before Shamsher talise on the opportunity. Mandeep converted a penal- hit his straps yet and I notice er and he’ll adapt as he always Singh (18th minute), However, skipper ty corner just before the half- Renato Sanches trains during Bayern Munich practice session Sanches/Twitter ustralia captain Tim Paine people getting a bit trigger has.” Nilakanta Sharma (22nd Harmanpreet didn’t miss out time whistle. AFP n MUNICH Asays the tourists will not be happy on that subject, but I am Smith, whose Test average minute), Gursahibjit Singh on a re-awarded penalty cor- After an action-packed BOATENG, 30, intimidated by England fast not worried,” he wrote. of 63.24 is exceeded only by all- (26th minute) and Mandeep ner. He executed a perfect first half, the intensity ayern Munich CEO Karl- APPEARED CERTAIN TO bowler Jofra Archer and has “We are 1-0 up in the time great Donald Bradman, Singh (27th minute) scored dragflick to put India in the dropped from both sides. BHeinz Rummenigge has backed misfiring batsman series and he hasn’t got out of marked his return to Test duty for India at the Oi Hockey lead. New Zealand tried to make a suggested that Renato Sanches LEAVE BAYERN AT THE David Warner to hit form in the blocks. He is a match win- after a 12-month ball-tamper- Stadium here. The Indian team contin- few inroads in the third quar- and Jerome Boateng may be END OF LAST SEASON the third Ashes Test at ner... he is also the most men- ing ban with innings of 144 India had lost 1-2 to New ued to hold possession and ter as they took a shot in the heading for the exit door at Headingley. tally tough cricketer I know. He and 142 in Australia’s 251-run Zealand earlier in round put tremendous pressure on 37th minute which went wide Bayern Munich, telling Sky AFTER CLUB Paine was full of praise for is due a score and that is a div- win in the first Test at robin league-stage. the New Zealand defense as of the post. Germany that both players will PRESIDENT ULI Archer, whose raw pace elec- idend I am looking forward to.” Edgbaston before making 92 at “We played very well. We they ended the first quarter at Jarmanpreet Singh saved find it difficult to break into the trified the drawn second Test Meanwhile, former Lord’s. managed to score our oppor- 1-0. a penalty corner in the next first team this season. HOENESS ADVISED as he took five wickets and Australia paceman Andy “Steve loves batting, I don’t tunities at the start of the Shamsher scored India’s minute as India and New Portuguese midfielder peppered the Australians with Bichel has labelled England think that’s going to change,” game,” Harmanpreet said second goal through a penal- Zealand played out a goalless Sanches and German defender HIM TO "FIND A NEW bouncers, leaving Steve Smith captain Joe Root a “blatant Paine told reporters at after the triumph. ty corner in the 18th minute. quarter but the former held Boateng have both pushed for CLUB" with concussion that has ruled cheat” over a disputed catch on Headingley on Wednesday. “I think the final was New Zealand managed to the lead at 5-0. a move away from Bayern in him out of the match in Leeds. the final day of the second Test. “Marnus is strange, he always going to be tough, we make only two circle entries In the last quarter, India recent months. Both have place in the national team, and But Paine said Australia’s Root took a low catch to seems to enjoy getting hit on dropped down the pecking he needs to play if he wants to batsmen were used to facing end Labuschagne’s innings, the head, so he’s a different ket- order in their positions. get it back," said Rummenigge. pace and had a few useful with replays suggesting the ball tle of fish altogether. Marnus Sanches, 22, was fined Yet the CEO admitted that speedsters of their own. may have bounced first, has handled himself exception- Prajnesh goes 10,000 Euros ($11,100) by the it would it would "not be easy" “It’s fantastic to see a young although the England skipper ally, his innings was unbeliev- Sindhu makes club after he publicly com- for Sanches to compete with cricketer with so much talent later insisted it had carried. able after that happened.” plained of a lack of game time new signing Philippe Coutinho. come onto the scene and it was “It didn’t carry. We can see Smith could return to down to Paire and stated his desire to leave He added that the same a bit of a buzz to face him at that,” Bichel told Macquarie action in the three-day tour following a cameo appearance was true of veteran defender Lord’s,” Paine wrote in a col- Sports Radio. game against Derbyshire from PTI n NORTH CAROLINA positive start in Bayern's 2-2 draw with Jerome Boateng, following the umn for the Australian news- “It’s ricocheted off the August 29-31, with the fourth Hertha Berlin last Friday. arrival of Lucas Hernandez paper. player as well so it’s bobbled a Test in a five-match series at profligate Prajnesh "Renato is a player who and Benjamin Pavard. “He’s fast for sure, but in little bit to him, so therefore Old Trafford beginning on AGunneswaran went down wants to play, and I can under- "(Boateng) will not find it Australia we’ve been brought he’d know if he’s picked it up September 4. to world No 30 Benoit Paire in stand that. We need to find a easy to get regular game time," up facing guys of his pace. on the half volley — it’s blatant The wicketkeeper added: the second round to crash out of solution that also suits the said Rummenigge. “Every time we have a net cheating.” “Clearly they are huge shoes to the Winston Salem Open ATP coach and the club," "If he wants to leave the (session) we have Mitchell fill and we don’t put all that 250 tournament here. Rummenigge told Sky. club, he needs to tell us." Starc, Pat Cummins and James ’SAME OLD SMITH’ pressure on Marnus.” The left-handed Indian, The Bayern CEO expressed Boateng, 30, appeared cer- Pattinson coming at us like we Australia captain Tim Meanwhile, England cap- ranked 89, could convert just sympathy for Sanches, who tain to leave Bayern at the end are the opposition.” Paine is expecting the “same tain Joe Root said he would one of his five break chances to has made just 17 starts for of last season after club presi- Paine said Smith’s replace- old Steve Smith” when the star have no qualms about a play- suffer a 3-6, 5-7 loss to his Bayern since arriving three dent Uli Hoeness advised him ment Marnus Labuschagne, batsman eventually returns to er withdrawing from a match French opponent in a match that years ago with a winner's medal to "find a new club". who scored 59 when he came Ashes action. because of concussion. lasted one hour and 10 minutes and Young Player of the Yet his departure was on as Test cricket’s inaugural “Steve Smith’s the best “I think you have to give on Tuesday night. Tournament award from Euro thrown into doubt after Mats concussion substitute, showed player in the world, he will the responsibility to the doc- Prajnesh struggled from the 2016. Hummels returned to Borussia the depth of Australia’s squad. come back in the next Test, if tors and if they say he’s not fit, beginning as Paire broke his "He came to us as a golden Dortmund. Coach Niko Kovac He was unconcerned it’s the next Test, or the tour regardless of the situation in serve to take an early 2-0 lead. boy and newly crowned insisted last week that the 2014 about Warner’s lack of form, game and we’re expecting him the game, then that has to The Indian could not recover European Champion three World Cup winner remained which has seen the left-hander to be the same old Steve stand,” said Root during his from that, conceding the first set years ago. Now he has lost his part of his plans. score only 18 runs in four Smith,” said Paine. pre-match conference. tamely. In the second set, Prajnesh held his serve but faltered in the 11th game giving Paire the match-winning lead. Serving for the match, the Roy set to play in third Test Frenchman made no mistakes and avenged his Indian Wells AFP n LONDON open, otherwise he'll be batting at loss from earlier this year. four," said Root. Although Paire committed ngland batsman Jason Roy has "I think there's a lot of talk about more double faults than PV Sindhu prepares to return a shot PTI/File Picture Epassed a concussion test after the batting order because of the vari- Prajnesh, he hit 14 aces com- being hit in the nets ahead of the third ety of options we have. pared to the Indian’s three. PTI n BASEL line. The Indian sealed it with a Ashes Test against Australia at "At no stage are we trying to rein- In the doubles event, wild cross court return. Headingley. vent the wheel. card entrants Leander Paes and wo-time Silver medallist P V Sindhu zoomed to a 6-1 lead The 29-year-old opener was his Israeli partner Jonathan TSindhu produced a com- in the second game before Pai struck by a throw-down from ex- STRUGGLING Erlich, crashed out in the first manding performance in her started constructing the rallies England international Marcus "But we've got to play to our round. opening match at the BWF and narrowed the deficit to 5-7. Trescothick, working with the team strengths and be quite flexible over The Paes-Erlich pair lost to World Championships here on Sindhu’s unforced errors in a temporary coaching capacity, the course of the series. But I feel the duo of Rajeev Ram and Joe Wednesday. also made life easy for the during practice on Tuesday. Jason can have a real big impact at the Salisbury 2-6, 3-6. Sindhu, who had reached Taiwanese girl, who showed Roy was assessed after taking the start of an innings. the finals of some great blow and was able to continue batting. "It might not have happened just NAGAL IN 2ND ROUND Indonesia Open last skills and But he also required a follow-up check yet but we fully expect him to go out NEW YORK: Young Indian tennis month, looked in managed to on the eve of the match on and do that." player Sumit Nagal earned his good touch as she enter the Wednesday to determine any delayed Meanwhile Australia captain Tim first win at a Grand Slam qual- controlled the rallies interval with symptoms. Paine, whose Ashes-holders are 1-0 ifying event, knocking out sea- and outsmarted a 11-10 lead Roy, 29, will be assessed again up in the five-match series, said his soned Japanese Tatsum Ito in Chinese Taipei's Pai after Sindhu before the third Test starts on side were not taking Roy lightly. straight sets at the US Open Yu Po 21-14, 21-14 in a 43- found the net. Thursday. "Opening the batting in Test qualifiers, here. minute contest. The Indian, however, Meanwhile Ollie Pope, a Surrey cricket in England is difficult," he said. Nagal, placed at a career- The fifth seeded Indian, changed gears after the break, team-mate of Roy's, has been placed "I know our guys are struggling a best 190 right now, knocked out who received a bye in the open- dishing out some good-looking on standby. little bit as well to get the runs they the 133rd ranked and 26th seed ing round, is likely to face USA’s strokes to eventually enter The 21-year-old Pope, who has would like. It's international cricket, 7-6 (6), 6-2 in one hour and 52 Beiwen Zhang, seeded ninth, in match point at 20-14 when her played two Tests, is now on his way it's tough," the wicketkeeper added. minutes on Tuesday. the pre-quarterfinals. rival missed a shuttle at the to Leeds. "We've seen Jason Roy play amaz- Last year, he had competed Sindhu, an Olympic Silver backline. But England captain Joe Root said ing innings in one-day cricket, we've in the qualifiers of the Australian medallist, had lost to Zhang at She sealed the match next he expected Roy to play, telling seen David Warner do the same Open, the French Open and the the India Open finals last year. with a precise on-the-line reporters at Headingley on thing in the early days of his career, Wimbledon Championships but In the first game, Sindhu return. Wednesday: "Jason's been monitored and sometimes it takes a little bit of could not win a round. moved ahead from 5-5 to slow- Among others, the Indian quite closely as you'd expect. time to get used to Test cricket and This is Nagal’s first attempt ly create a gap and entered the pairing of Jakkapudi Meghana "He's undergone a couple of con- the differences in that. at making the Grand Slam sin- interval with a 11-7 lead. and Poorvisha S Ram went cussion tests so far and scored really his Test debut earlier this season after said Roy may be more suited to the "We've seen that Jason is a high- gles main draw this season in After the break, Sindhu con- down 8-21, 18-21 to eighth well. So as it stands, I fully expect him starring at the top of the order in middle-order in Test cricket but Root ly-skilled batsman and on his day he which he enjoyed considerable tinued to surge and grabbed six seeds Shiho Tanaka and Koharu to be fit and ready to go tomorrow." England's victorious World Cup win- insisted he could be a success as an can take a game away from you so at success and broke into the top- game points when Pai made an Yonemoto of Japan in the Roy averages just 10 in four ning campaign. opening batsman. no point do we think or treat him like 200. error in judgement at the back- women’s doubles competition. innings this series, having only made England coach Trevor Bayliss "I obviously think he should we've got the wood over him." HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | AUGUST 22, 2019 sport 16 Australia rule out Red ball challenge bouncer battle England vs Australia India gear up for Test Championship opener against Windies on tricky track Live from 3:30pm IST SONY SIX NETWORK

West Indies vs India Head to Head AFP n LEEDS Live from 7:00pm IST Venue Played WI Ind Draw In India 47 14 13 20 ustralia coach Justin Langer has told SONY TEN 1 & 3 NETWORK Ahis side to avoid being drawn into a In West Indies 49 16 7 26 bouncer battle after Steve Smith was ruled PTI n NORTH SOUND Total 96 30 20 46 out of the third Ashes Test against At North Sound 1 - 1 - England. perfect combination and a winning Star batsman Smith suffered delayed start will be foremost on skipper Virat FAISEL FEATURES concussion symptoms after being hit on AKohli’s mind when India take on West his neck by a 92 mph bouncer from Indies in their inaugural World Test attack. England fast bowler Jofra Archer during Championship opener here on Thursday. The West Indies team in the Test format the drawn second Test at Lord’s. A win in the opening Test will be the has been an understated one with players His absence from the third Test at 27th for Kohli as skipper and will put him who have more talent than what the num- Headingley starting today leaves Australia on even keel with his predecessor Mahendra bers currently show. with a huge hole to fill. Singh Dhoni. A century in the game (19th In Shai Hope, John Campbell and Smith marked his return to Test as captain) will place him on par with Ricky Shimron Hetmyer, they have the three tal- cricket after a 12-month ball-tampering Ponting. ented youngsters. ban with innings of 144 and 142 during On paper, a batting line-up that has Roston Chase, during the 2016 series Australia’s 251-run win in the first Test at Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Rohit against India, had thwarted Ashwin for a Edgbaston. Sharma and Rishabh Pant in the ranks whole fifth day in Kingston after West Indies He also made 92, having retired hurt should be termed clear favourites but this were staring at an innings defeat. In addi- after being hit when on 80, at Lord’s where West Indies team, led by Jason Holder, is no tion to that, he is a steady off-spinner with Marnus Labuschagne, Test cricket’s first pushover. 50 Test wickets. concussion substitute, made a brave fifty Burns apart, both top-orders have strug- England found that out the hard way at Darren Bravo is their most experienced in the second innings after being hit flush gled in the face of some quality fast bowl- the start of the year when they lost a Test batsman with 52 Tests and nearly 3500 runs on the grille of his helmet by Archer. ing. series 1-2 in some of the most lively pitch- under his belt. World Cup-winning fast bowler But England have stuck by Jason Roy, es on the Caribbean islands in recent times. However, the kind of talent he is, an Archer struck several telling blows on a even though the World Cup-winning One such pacer-friendly wicket was at average of 38 plus with only eight hundreds Test debut that yielded five wickets. opener averages just 10 in four innings this the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua doesn’t justify that. Australia also have plenty of fast-bowl- series. where Kohli and his men will be facing the All eyes will also be on whether, the new ing firepower at their disposal in Pat Roy, however, has mainly been a mid- Windies first up. “giant” of world cricket, Rahkeem Cornwall Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell dle-order batsman in first-class cricket The last Test played here saw England is given an opportunity. Starc. But Langer insisted his side would with Surrey. England coach Trevor Bayliss scoring 187 and 132 but that was a differ- His imposing physical structure may not be sidetracked from their goal of hinted at a reshuffle in the batting line-up, ent time of the year. have grabbed attention but Cornwall has also becoming the first Australia side in 18 if not in personnel. Nevertheless, Kohli and head coach Ravi been a performer with his effective off- years to win an Ashes series in England. “We think we’ve got the best seven bat- Shastri, who recently got a fresh contract, will breaks and handy lower-middle-order bat- “We know what our plans are to beat ters available to us at the moment in be wary of the challenge that can be posed ting. England,” Langer told reporters at England... Whether we can change it by the new ball pair of Kemar Roach and Headingley, where the third Test starts on round and make that (order) any better, Shannon Gabriel along with Jason Holder SQUADS today. I’m not sure, but we’ll certainly have a dis- bowling his steady seam-up spells. India: Virat Kohli (captain), Mayank “It’s not an ego game,” the former cussion about it,” he said. If there is pace and bounce, Kohli is like- Aagrwal, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Australia opening batsman insisted. “There’s one or two batting spots in ly to go with four specialist bowlers in which Hanuma Vihari, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit “We’re here to win the Test match, not the wrong positions but we’re trying to do Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav Rohit Sharma defends during India’s warm-up game against West Indies A at Antigua BCCI/Twitter Sharma, Rishabh Pant (wk), Kuldep Yadav, to see how many bruises we can give. the right thing by the team,” England’s will be fighting for the lone spinner’s slot. Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, “I’m sure the bouncer will still be part Australian coach added. The three pacers, in all likelihood, will ed to drop one among Rohit Sharma and Mumbaikars. Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit of every bowler’s armoury, if it helps us get Now the question is can England, who be Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane but given the recent record The other issue will be at the top of the Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar batsmen out then we’ll use it, otherwise had Australia 122-8 in their first innings Mohammed Shami. of West Indies in Tests, he might go in with order as to who will open with Mayank Kumar, Wriddhiman Saha (wk) we’ll keep sticking to the plan.” at Edgbaston only for Smith to steer his However, it is the batting combination an extra batsman which means both will fea- Agarwal. West Indies: Jason Holder (c), Kraigg England are still without James side to 284, take advantage of his absence? that will be the skipper’s primary worry and ture in the playing XI. The common logic says KL Rahul, who Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Anderson after their all-time leading England will look for more heroics if he can get it right, that will be considered If a green-top is provided and Kohli still is a specialist opener, but Hanuma Vihari was John Campbell, Roston Chase, Rakheem wicket-taker broke down with a calf from Archer and hope that, with Ben as a tactical victory. goes with five bowlers which includes sent to do the fire-fighting in Australia and Cornwall, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, injury after bowling just four overs at Stokes fresh from an unbeaten century at In an ideal situation, if Hardik Pandya Ravindra Jadeja as an all-rounder, it could it would be unfair to not give him another Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Keemo Paul, Edgbaston. Lord’s, someone can give their attack was available, Kohli would have been tempt- well be a toss-up between the two opportunity against a relatively easier pace Kemar Roach. Smith and England opener Rory enough runs to play with. Kumble can be BFI should do away with selection trials: Mary PNS n NEW DELHI lier this year. When quizzed on her deci- sion to approach the BFI with a request elebrated Indian boxer M C Mary for exemption, Mary Kom said she selector in CKom on Wednesday said proven merely left it on the federation and did performers should not be made to not pressurise it to rule in her favour. undergo selection trials and asserted that “I felt weird about my decision but she did no wrong by seeking an exemp- I had told BFI clearly you decide who is future: Sehwag tion from the ones for the world cham- doing better. If I have to give a trial or pionships. not is not in my hands. The BFI decides PNS n NEW DELHI restrictions,” the former Indian open- A controversy broke out over Mary’s all these things, it’s upto them” she said. er said. selection for the women’s World Boxing Soon after this furore, Mary Kom ormer Test captain Anil Kumble’s Sehwag, who had lost the race to Championships in Russia after her com- was caught in the eye of the storm on Fability to boost confidence of the be India’s coach in 2017 to Ravi petitor in the 51kg category, Nikhat being picked in the selection panel for players makes him an ideal candidate Shastri, said that he did not apply this Zareen, was refused a trial bout. Zareen, this year’s national sports awards. The for the role of chairman of selectors, time. in a letter to the Boxing Federation of point of contention was her personal said Virender Sehwag, who also “In 2017, the BCCI secretary and India (BFI), alleged that she was stopped coach Chhote Lal Yadav’s application for advocated a hike in remuneration for (late) Dr MV Sridhar (GM Cricket from competing despite having a sched- the Dronacharya award. Kane Williamson, facing camera, chats with teammate Ross Taylor & the job. Operations) asked me to apply so I uled trial bout. Mary Kom recused herself from the coach Gary Stead as they inspect the pitch during practice session AP Never to mince his words, former applied. This time no one asked me, Mary Kom, a six-time world cham- selection committee’s proceedings after opener Sehwag said BCCI needs to so I didn’t apply,” said Sehwag when pion and an Olympic Bronze-medallist, a media storm on conflict of interest. pay more for heading the selectors’ asked if he was amused in the man- was chosen by the BFI selection panel Yadav was eventually not among the committee. ner Shastri was re-appointed the based on her Gold medal-winning per- nominees finalised this year. NZ look to exploit The current selection panel, led coach. formances at the India Open and a sub- “This was my second time in the by MSK Prasad, has faced a lot of flak As the talk veered towards play- sequent tournament in Indonesia. committee. I have recommended many for it being a lightweight with a cumu- ing XI for the first Test against West “Maybe, the BFI can change the pro- uled to be held in Russia in September- coaches and at that time there was no Lanka’s weakness lative experience of 13 Tests. Indies, Sehwag’s vote went to Ajinkya gramme altogether, no trial for boxers October. controversy. This time I don’t know what “I think Anil Kumble Rahane if India played five bowlers. who are performing well, they can “You look at other games like bad- happened, the media created a contro- n AFP COLOMBO Sri Lanka vs New Zealand could be the right candi- “Ajinkya Rahane has been bat- directly get the quota for any champi- minton, who gives trials? Did Saina versy, so I recused myself,” she said. Live from 10:00am IST date for the chairman of ting at No 4 (No 5) so if it is a case onship or tournament,” Mary said on the Nehwal and P V Sindhu give any trial?” Mary Kom was part of the awards ew Zealand will be selectors post. He is some- of five bowlers then he should play. sidelines of an event arranged by the All she added. selection committee for Dronacharya in Nhoping to add to Sri SONY ESPN NETWORK one who has interacted Rohit Sharma comes in only if you India Gaming Federation. Mary defeated Zareen in the semi- 2016 as well but her coach was not in Lanka’s poor record at their own Oval ground and level with Sachin (Tendulkar), go with four bowlers,” Sehwag The world championship is sched- final of the India Open in Guwahati ear- fray at that time. the series in the second and final Test starting today. Sourav (Ganguly) and reasoned. Unlike the spinner’s paradise at Galle and the bat- Rahul (Dravid) as a He also felt that ting heaven that is the SSC, the Oval — the only ground player and with “Mahendra Singh in Asia where Don Bradman played — favours seam youngsters as a Dhoni should have bowlers. coach,” Sehwag batted at number Puneri beat Bengaluru Bulls 31-23 Sri Lanka have been often exposed here by quality told reporters five” in the World seam bowlers and one up in the two-match series, they during launch of Cup semi-final will have New Zealand’s Trent Boult and Tim Southee a new app ‘The against New PTI n CHENNAI — and possibly Neil Wagner — to contend with. Selector’. Zealand. In the last 10 years, Sri Lanka have played seven “When I “...Players like uneri Paltan registered a games at The Oval and lost five, including once to New made a come- Hardik Pandya, P31-23 win against defend- Zealand. In that game seven years ago, Southee claimed back (Australia who can play big ing champions Bengaluru eight wickets while Boult finished with seven. series 2007-08), shots should have Bulls in a Pro-Kabaddi “We have some fond memories from last time, and he (Kumble) come in at number League match at Jawaharlal we managed to win that,” New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ came to my room seven towards the Nehru Indoor Stadium here Watling said at a pre-match media briefing on and said you will end,” said the former on Wednesday. Wednesday. not be dropped for India captain. A heavily bandaged Left-arm quick Wagner claimed nine wickets in New the next two series. He also expressed Surjeet Singh at the centre Zealand’s last Test match and was unlucky to miss out That’s the kind of his happiness at S was the leader (6 tackle in Galle as conditions heavily favoured spin. He is expect- confidence a player Sreesanth’s life ban points) in the defensive unit ed to make a return possibly at the expense of Mitchell needs,” said Sehwag. being reduced to seven for Puneri Paltan, never Santner. However, Sehwag years. allowing the leagues best The opening Test was a lot closer than the six-wick- also said that he doesn’t “I am very happy raider, Pawan Sehrawat, to et margin suggests and the New Zealanders know that think that Kumble will for him. He now needs weave his magic. fielding lapses cost them dearly after setting Sri Lanka agree to do the job right to play domestic crick- Sagar Krishna came in for a daunting task of 268 runs. now since the chairman et,” he said. a struggling Girish Ernak as Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will leave out off-spinner Akila gets `1 crore per annum. Sehwag was coach Anup Kumar made the Dananjaya, whose action was reported to be suspect for “BCCI needs to raise amused when he was changes to a faltering Pune a second time by match officials after the Galle Test. bar as far as pay is con- asked about sugges- side while the Bengaluru Dananjaya, who claimed a five-wicket haul in the cerned. Then a lot of play- tions on wearing neck Bulls went in with an extra opening game, was forced to remodel his action after it ers will be interested,” said guards in the wake of defender in the line-up The defensive units as Paltans improved defence The defence held firm, as was first reported in November last year. Sehwag. Steve Smith recent buoyed by the performances matched each other tackle for thwarted any raider who ven- Surjeet Singh completed a Technically he is allowed to play the second Test, but Asked if he would also injury. of their two raiders in Pawan tackle, as the raiders, includ- tured into their territory. personal milestone of 250 he is likely to travel to India instead to test his action. be interested in this post, “Why do you Sehrawat and Rohit Kumar. ing Punes Nitin Tomar strug- Pune inflicted the game's points in Pro Kabaddi League, Dilruwan Perera has been drafted into the squad and is Sehwag said that he doesn’t need to show your It was the Pune team gled to impress. only All-Out on Bengaluru and secured a very important expected to play. like too many restrictions. neck to the bowler? which started off well, consis- A low-scoring, heavy Bulls in the sixth minute of victory that pushed his team Sri Lanka will move up to the number five of the “I write columns, appear You have a bat and tently tackling Bengaluru tackling first half, which also the second half to open up an up to 10th in the league official ICC rankings if they win the second Test and the on TV and being selector you are wearing a Bulls raiders, with Sagar saw Sehrawat reach 100 8-point gap. standings. series. will mean a lot of helmet. In my entire Krishna justifying his inclu- points for the season, ended Manjeets clever raids in Bengalurus loss meant More importantly, it will give them a strong start in restrictions. I don’t career, I never used sion with an incredible body with scores even at 10-10. do-or-die situations were also they lost out on an opportu- the World Test Championship. know whether I chest pads,” Sehwag block on Rohit Kumar six Bengalurus decision to vital for Pune as they raced to nity to go to the top of the would like so many said. minutes into the match. play just two raiders backfired a two-digit lead. points table.