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Quick News44 WILL YOUNGER BROTHER SHAHBAZ REPLACE NAWAZ AS PRIME MINISTER? Nitish wins trust vote Swaraj directs Indian HC OUR CORRESPONDENT PATNA: The Nitish Kumar to give visa to Pak patient Pakistan SC disqualifies government on Friday won the crucial floor test in the Bihar NEW DELHI: Pakistan would have changed Assembly, securing 131 votes had Sushma Swaraj been prime minister, a against the opposition’s 108. grateful Pakistani woman said after India’s Four members in the external affairs minister directed the Indian Sharif, forces his exit 243-member house could not the confidence vote went inside High Commission in Islamabad to issue a visa vote, reducing the total strength one lobby where they signed a for medical treatment. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme The federal Cabinet also stands of the house during the trust register; those against it headed Swaraj’s direction to India’s High Commis- Court on Friday disqualified Prime dissolved. vote to 239. for another lobby and signed a sioner in Pakistan Gautam Bambawale came on Minister Nawaz Sharif for dishon- Though there was no official With the effective strength register. Friday after a woman, Hijaab Asif, sought the esty and ruled that corruption announcement, PML-N sources of the House reduced to 239 At the end, the speaker her urgent intervention in giving visa to a Paki- cases be filed against him and his said Shahbaz Sharif, the younger during voting, Bihar’s new gov- announced the result of the stani who required medical treatment. children over the Panama Papers brother of Nawaz, was most likely ernment needed 120 votes to trust vote, with 131 in favour Touched by Swaraj’s prompt response, Asif scandal, forcing the embattled to succeed him as Prime Minister win the confidence vote. of the NDA and 108 against it. said, “Lots and Lots of Love and respect from leader to resign. after the court verdict. While Raj Bhallav Yadav The 131 votes in favour of here. Wish you were our prime minister. this It is the third time that the However, a name has not of the RJD could not attend as Nitish Kumar comprised JD(U) country would have changed.” Minutes after 67-year-old veteran politician’s been announced for the interim he is in jail, BJP’s Anand Shan- 70, BJP 52, HAM 1, RLSP 2, LJP Swaraj’s tweet to Bambawale, the Indian mission term as premier has been cut prime minister, who will fill the kar Pandey was absent as he is 2 and Independent 4. tweeted that it was in touch with the applicant. short. The much- awaited verdict 45-day vacuum until Shahbaz, 65, undergoing medical treatment The 108 votes against it P5 plunged Pakistan into a political is elected to a National Assembly outside the state. Congress’ comprised RJD 79, Congress crisis at a time when the country seat. Sudarshan could not vote due to 26 and CPI-ML 3. SC rejects SpiceJet’s appeals is facing a brittle economy and a Following the court verdict, a technical reasons as he was out The speaker’s effort to surge in militancy. spokesperson of Pakistan Muslim of the House when the doors decide the fate of the confidence As the unanimous verdict by League Nawaz (PML-N) said in a were shut for lobby division. motion through voice vote in dispute with Maran the five-judge bench was read out statement that Sharif had stepped Speaker Vijay Kumar failed twice following shouting by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan inside down as the Prime Minister. Chaudhary did not participate from both the treasury and the NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday the packed courtroom 1 of the Nawaz Sharif FILE PHOTO The court also ordered a crim- in the voting. opposition benches. dismissed the appeals of budget carrier SpiceJet Supreme Court, a large number inal investigation into the assets CM Nitish Kumar and Dep- Senior RJD MLA Abdul challenging the Delhi High Court verdict ask- of opposition Pakistan Tehreek- state that a member of Parlia- court ordered the Election Com- of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, uty CM Sushil Kumar Modi did Bari Siddiqui demanded secret ing it to deposit Rs 579 crore in connection with e-Insaf workers celebrated outside ment should be “truthful” and mission to issue a notification for Sharif’s trusted aide, and Captain not take part in the voting as voting but was rejected by the a share transfer dispute with its previous owner chanting the slogan, ‘Go, Nawaz, “r i g h t e o u s”. Sharif’s disqualification. Muhammad Safdar, who is Shar- both are members of the Leg- speaker. Kalanithi Maran. G o’. “He is disqualified as a member Following the order, the Elec- if’s son-in-law and a Member of islative Council. However, they At the end of the confidence “We are rejecting (the appeals),” a bench The court disqualified Sharif of the parliament so he has ceased tion Commission de-notified National Assembly (MNA). Earlier, were present in the house. vote, the speaker announced its comprising justices R F Nariman and S K Kaul under Article 62 and 63 of Paki- to be holding the office of Prime Sharif from NA-120 constituency media reports in Pakistan had said In the voting under lobby adjournment for an indefinite said while upholding the July three judgement stan’s Constitution. The articles Minister,” Justice Khan said. The (in Lahore). that they had been disqualified. division, members in favour of period. See P6 of the high court. The appeals were filed in the apex court by SMRITI IRANI, EX-CONG MLA RAJPUT ALSO FILE NOMINATION the airline and its co-founder Ajay Singh. P7 Doval calls on Prez Xi Jagan Reddy PMLA Mandate was to case: ED attaches with other BRICS NSAs `148 cr assets Amit Shah files nomination serve people of Bihar, MPOST BUREAU not one family GANDHINAGAR: BJP chief Amit Shah, Union NITISH KUMAR minister Smriti Irani and newly inducted for- mer Congress MLA Balwantsinh Rajput, who resigned on Thursday and joined the saffron party, on Friday filed their nomination papers In today’s for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls. While Shah and Irani were nominated by paper the central leadership a few days back, Rajput, MPOST BUREAU who was Congress’ chief whip in the Assembly, ... was declared the BJP’s third candidate shortly CITY HYDERABAD: The ED has after he quit both from the House and the party three MLAs, including Rajput, quit on Thurs- Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses NSAs including Ajit Doval in Beijing PTI attached assets worth over Rs yesterday. day and joined the ruling party, as many others METRO GETS GREEN RECOGNITION 4 148 crore in connection with Rajput is pitted against senior Congress resigned on Friday. NATION BEIJING: The National Security tegic mutual trust between the BRICS its money laundering probe in leader Ahmed Patel, who has been re-nominated It is believed that the resignations have been Advisor Ajit Doval and other top countries, security cooperation, all of cases related to YSR Congress for the August 8 Rajya Sabha election in Gujarat. orchestrated at the behest of former Congress INDRANI SAT ON SHEENA’S FACE 7 security czars of the BRICS nations you have made a lot of effort,” he said. leader Jagan Mohan Reddy Of the total 11 Rajya Sabha members from strongman Shankersinh Vaghela, who had on Friday called on Chinese President The BRICS cooperation has 10 and others, the agency said. the state, the term of three -- Smriti Irani and resigned from the party as also as the Leader of EDIT Xi Jinping, who praised their efforts years of history and the five-member “ED attaches land worth Dilipbhai Pandya (both BJP) and Ahmed Patel Opposition (LoP) last week. He, however, con- in enhancing mutual trust and coop- group of emerging countries have Rs 148.89 crore in Andhra -- is ending on August 18. tinues to be an MLA and said he would resign INDIAN MARKET GROWS 8 eration despite the vast geographical carried on meaningful cooperation Pradesh under PMLA of com- The Congress nominee can sail through if he from the Assembly after the RS poll. INTERNATIONAL distance among the member nations. despite geographical distance and dif- panies of Nimmagadda Prasad musters the support of 47 MLAs. Talking to media after the trio filed their The meeting comes amid a stand- ferent political systems establishing a in YS Jagan Mohan Reddy In the 182-member Assembly, the strength nominations on Friday, BJP in-charge for Guja- BARCELONA TRAIN CRASH INJURES 54 10 off between China and India in Doka- new type of international relations, case,” the agency said. of Congress has gone down to 51, as six of its rat, Bhupendra Yadav exuded confidence that all lam area in the Sikkim sector. the Chinese president said. A provisional attachment MLAs have resigned since Thursday. While the party candidates would sail through. BUSINESS After day-long deliberations over The BRICS NSAs meeting order under the PMLA law GOVT TO EXAMINE CRYPTO CURRENCIES 12 improving cooperation in a number focussed on global governance, coun- has been issued, a senior offi- of areas, the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, ter-terrorism, cyber security and cial said. ‘23 of 26 posts of Principal Chief SPORT India, China and South Africa) NSAs energy security, international and The ED began its probe met Xi and interacted with him. regional hotspots, and national secu- against the politician and his PRANNOY CLIMBS TO 17TH SPOT 14 Xi, in his address to the BRICS rity and development. associates on the basis of a CBI Commissioner of I-T vacant’ NSAs, praised them for building a China on Thursday acknowledged FIR that stated that since “May mutual trust and cooperation among that Doval and his Chinese coun- 2004, Jagan floated number MPOST BUREAU Gangwar said that out of the of income tax level, 174 of FOR ADVERTISING the member nations. terpart Yang Jiechi met on the side- of companies wherein quid sanctioned strength of 26 PR 300 posts were vacant as on kindly contact at 9810195709 “Every minister has done a great lines of the BRICS NSAs meet during pro quo investments have NEW DELHI: The Finance CCIT, total working strength July 24. or job for improving our mutual trust which they discussed “major prob- been made by beneficiaries Ministry on Friday informed is only 3 and there are 23 A rank below at the com- [email protected] and security cooperation. I sincerely lems” in bilateral ties. However, China from decisions of the state Parliament that out of 26 posts vacancies. missioner of income tax level, thank for all your efforts,” Xi who is made no mention of the Doklam government in various forms of Principal Chief Commis- A rank below, at the chief 104 out of 635 sanctioned heading the BRICS group this year standoff. like SEZs (special economic sioner of Income Tax (PR CCIT) commissioner level (CCIT), posts of commissioners of FOR SUBSCRIPTION said about the deliberations by the Since the standoff began on June zones), irrigation contracts, in the I-T Department, 23 were there are 10 vacancies against income tax are vacant. kindly contact at 8800854665 NSAs today on a host of security 16, China has been maintaining that relaxation/permission for real vacant as on July 24, 2017. a sanctioned strength of 91 The minister said that the or related issues. there will not be a meaningful dia- estate ventures, mines among In a written reply to the posts, the minister added. vacancies are filled as per [email protected] “I think the meeting was carried logue without the unconditional others.” Lok Sabha, Minister of State According to Gangwar, at the recruitment rules of the out well. In order to promote the stra- withdrawal of Indian troops. AGENCIES for Finance Santosh Kumar the principal commissioner respective posts. Doctor cleared of rape charge as TAKES NOTE OF MEDICAL REPORT THAT ABORTION COULD ENDANGER BOTH MOTHER & CHILD woman withdraws complaint SC rejects 10-year-old rape survivor’s plea to abort

OUR CORRESPONDENT sumed liquor and forcibly established MPOST BUREAU The PIL was filed after a Chan- physical relations with her, the woman digarh district court on July 18 NEW DELHI: A doctor has been had alleged. NEW DELHI: The Supreme refused to let the girl undergo the acquitted of the charge of raping a She alleged that the man refused Court on Friday dismissed a plea abortion after it was confirmed woman, whom he had met through a to marry her after which she lodged seeking its nod for terminating that she was 26 weeks pregnant. matrimonial website, by a Delhi court a complaint against him. the 32-week- old pregnancy of Courts allow medical termina- after she deposed that the physical However, the woman changed her a 10-year-old rape survivor after tion of pregnancy up to 20 weeks relations were established with her stand in the court and deposed that taking note of a medical report under the Medical Termination of consent. the physical relations were established that abortion was neither good for Pregnancy Act and can make an The court said no incriminating with her consent. She said the man the girl nor for the foetus. exception if the foetus is geneti- evidence has come on record against A case was lodged in July last year had neither threatened her nor took A bench comprising Chief Jus- cally abnormal. the doctor and absolved him of the on the woman’s allegation that she her obscene videos or photographs. tice J S Khehar and Justice D Y The petition, filed by advocate charges. came in contact with the man through Asked by the judge as to why she Chandrachud took note of the Alakh Alok Srivastava, has sought “From close scrutiny of the testi- a matrimonial site and they started filed the complaint against the man report of the medical board set up appropriate guidelines be framed mony of the woman, the star witness communicating over the phone. when the physical relations were con- by PGI (Postgraduate Institute of tion over the medical care being sider its suggestion to set up a per- by the top court to set up a per- of the case, no incriminating evidence The man, posted in a hospital sensual, the woman said when she Medical Education and Research) provided to the rape survivor at manent medical board in every manent medical board in each has come on record to proceed fur- in Jodhpur, proposed marriage and reminded him that he had proposed Chandigarh to examine the rape present and dismissed the plea state to take a prompt decision district of the country for expedi- ther. Hence, in these circumstances asked her to meet him in Delhi. marriage, he sought time for it. She survivor and the consequences seeking abortion. on prospects of early abortion in ent termination of pregnancies in further trial of the case would not In June last year, the man met her became suspicious of his intentions if the termination of pregnancy The bench asked Solicitor view of the fact that such cases exceptional cases involving child serve any purpose,” Additional Ses- and took her to a hotel in Paharganj and thought that he was avoiding her. was allowed. General Ranjit Kumar, who was are reaching the apex court in a rape survivors under the best- sions Judge Ramesh Kumar said. area in central Delhi where he con- So she lodged the complaint. The bench expressed satisfac- present in the court room, to con- big way. possible medical facilities. 2 mp town MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017

A breezy comedy ‘MUBARAKAN’ Infants can judge people’s Director: Anees Bazmee; Cast: Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Ileana D’Cruz, Athiya Shetty, Neha Sharma, Ratna Pathak Shah and Pavan Raj Malhotra, PREFERENCES Rating: othing is implausible if it works in cinema. ‘Even before they can talk, babies are keeping close After all, it is a part of getting the job done track of what’s going on in front of them and looking for Nand hence, one does not complain when it comes to “Mubara- kana” as it entertains you wholeheartedly. As the film opens, we are informed that twins, Karan and patterns of activity that may suggest preferences’ Charan, both played by Arjun Kapoor are separated at birth. Not simply destined, but absolutely required to, by the bylaws abies as young as 8 months can log preference and changes an infant’s expecta- a series of experiments to track how infant of the Bollywood ‘Code of Cliches’. our every move and make odds on tions for that individual’s behaviour. “looking times” changed when an actor made With a predictable plot, this Anees Bazmee oeuvre with all what a person is most likely to do “In other words, if you break the routine, an unexpected choice between one of two tropes of comedy like his previous films, is based on personali- next, a study suggests. all bets are off in terms of what they expect stuffed-animal toys displayed before the infant ties and dialogues. The audience is the target of the joke. When B“Even before they can talk, babies are keep- from you,” said Markson. on a small puppet stage. something funny happens, the actors don’t react; the film itself ing close track of what’s going on in front of The findings confirmed that infants as The experiments were conducted on a reacts by what it shows next. them and looking for patterns of activity that young as 8 months are already developing the sample of 60 healthy, full-term infants with Set in a Sikh family; the drama is obviously high strung. The may suggest preferences,” said Lori Markson, ability to see the world through someone else’s an even split of males and females ranging in characters are supposed to be intelligent, loud, family-oriented associate professor at Washington University eyes, to sense what another person may or may age from 7 to 9 months and an average age of and yet they have the maturity of gnats. in the US. not know, think or believe about a situation. 8 and a half months. Again by the Bollywood Code of Cliches, the twins both “Make the same choice three or four times In the study, Markson and Yuyan Luo, Seated on a parent’s lap, the infants in love; Karan with Sweety (Ileana D’Cruz) and Charan with in a row, and babies as young as 8 months an associate professor at watched as a young woman reached out and Nafisa (Neha Sharma) are expected to marry as per their fos- come to view that consistent behaviour as a University of Missouri- grabbed one of two stuffed animals on the ter parents’ wishes. preference,” said Markson Columbia, con- stage, either a white-and-brown dog or a So, when a proposal comes from a close family friend, Mr. The findings demonstrated that infants ducted yellow duck with orange beak and a pur- Sandhu’s daughter Binkle (Athiya Shetty), the duo are tongue look for consistent patterns of behaviour and ple bonnet. tied. They simply cannot muster the courage to tell their respec- make judgements about people’s preferences After each four-trial familiarisation tive foster parents about their love life. based on simple probabilities calculated from phase, the researcher observed the babies’ Complications arise when the twin’s uncle Kartar Singh observed events and actions. reactions as the women reappeared on the (Anil Kapoor) comes up with an “idea” to rescue his nephews, The study may shed light on how infants stage and made a fifth selection, either going which leads to a big family fight. How they resolve the issues, and young children learn about people’s pref- back to the previously targeted duck or mak- forms the crux of the tale. erences for a certain kind of food, toy or activ- ing a new selection of the dog. Though over the top, the actors are natural and very engag- ity. It might also explain why kids always seem Findings confirmed that the babies spent ing. Real life uncle and nephew -- Anil Kapoor and Arjun to want the toy that someone else is play- about 50 per cent more time looking at selec- Kapoor shine in their respective roles. ing with. tions that represented a break from Arjun shuttles between the shrewish Karan and the shy “Consistency seems to be an important consistent patterns made in the goody boy Charan with aplomb. Anil Kapoor on the other factor for infants in helping them sort out familiarisation trials. hand offers nothing extraordinary that we have not seen him what is happening in the world around them,” The study was published do in his earlier films. Together, their camaraderie is palpable Markson said. in the journal Infancy. PTI on screen. The three heroines, Ileana D’Cruz as Sweety, Neha “Our findings suggest that, if a person Sharma as Nafisa and Athiya Shetty as Binkle are outright per- does something different even a single time, it functory in their approach. undoes the notion of someone having a clear While the rest of the cast laudably essasy their roles effec- tively, it is those in the side-lines who actually take centre-stage. What contributes to their performance, is undoubtedly the well-etched characters. Prominent among them are; Ratna Pathak Shah as Jeetu Bua and Karan’s foster mother and Pavan Raj Malhotra as Charan’s foster father Baljeet Singh who cre- ate an impact. While the first half of the film is a breezy laugh- a-minute riot, the second half tends to be a bit melodramatic and preachy. IANS NBT: 60 years of encouraging ‘The glory of Patan’ comes alive OUR CORRESPONDENT good literature intrigue, with dramatic consequences for the future of Patan. OUR CORRESPONDENT THE FIRST NOVEL in the Patan tril- A sprawling, fast-paced saga in ogy – ‘The Glory of Patan’ (Patan nee the oeuvre ON COMPLETING its 60 years, the Prabhuta) and the kingdom will come of Alexan- National Book Trust, India has rolled out alive when Delhi’s iconic Oxford Book- dre Dumas, new innovative initiatives to promote book store along with Namita Gokhale, a ‘The Glory of culture in the country. renowned Indian writer, publisher and Patan’ is the Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT festival director hold discussion about first book in while announcing the new initiatives being the famous trilogy by KM Munshi in an epic tril- taken by the Trust informed that the 60 Years Oxford Bookstore on July 29 at 6.30 pm ogy about the programme will be launched by Human The book is translated by Rita and exploits of the Resource Minister, Prakash Javadekar by Abhijit Kothari, who will be in discus- magnificent inaugurating a two-day National Seminar, sion with Santosh Desai (Managing Chalukya Bhartiya Sahitya Mein Rashtriyata Ka Bodh Director and CEO, Future Brands Ltd) dynasty at a that is scheduled to be from August 1 at and Dr Tridip Suhrud (Director & Chief crucial period India International Centre, New Delhi. Editor Sabarmati Ashram Preservation in the history “To bring more and more people of rural and Memorial Trust, Gandhi Ashram, of Gujarat. areas closer to books, NBT will be orga- Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT addressing the audience Ahmedabad). KM nizing National Panchayat Book Fairs by The kingdom of Patan faces an omi- K M Munshi, the author of the famous Patan trilogy Munshi, the involving Panchayti Raj institutions,” added skrit language and will organize National series and Navalekhanmala. nous future. King Karnadev lies on his author, is one Baldeo Bhai Sharma. He further said that Sanskrit Book Fair where publishers will In view of the increasing demand for deathbed. His son, Jaydev, is too young gion: Jainism. of Gujarat’s NBT is planning to organize such book fairs showcase books in Sanskrit. In order to digital content, the trust will organize digi- to ascend the throne. Rumours abound In the eye of this gathering storm most well-known literary writers. His in the states of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand encourage young women writers below forty tal publishing workshops in association with of scheming warlords’ intent on estab- are Queen Minaldevi and the shrewd historical novels have contributed pro- and Himachal Pradesh in the first leg. years, NBT has launched Mahila Lekhan C-DAC and major IT companies like Micro- lishing their own independence and chief minister, Munjal Mehta. Both have foundly to the sense of past that Gujarat NBT publishes books in more than 30 Protsahan Yojna under which NBT would soft for Indian language authors, publishers powerful merchants plotting to wrest striven to maintain order in Patan and lives with. A multi-faceted personality, Indian languages including minor languages publish original and unpublished works and other publishing professionals. NBT control from Patan Fort. There is also ensure that Jaydev’s succession is secure. he was a prominent lawyer, freedom like Kokborok, Bhili, Bhatri, Nepali among of young writers. Besides, NBT has added has so far brought out 150 e-books and now the shadowy monk Anandsuri and his But the growing attraction between fighter and politician. He was also the others. It is also now working towards the several new series in its publishing profile readers can buy NBT books online through vision to unite Patan under one reli- them is threatened by betrayal and founder of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. promotion and publication of books in San- including Women Pioneers series, Veergatha its website. Minister seeks suggestions from IIFT graduates

OUR CORRESPONDENT tectionism in different forms. The Minister cation and research. Skill India, Start up highlighted that while global strategic and India and Digital India would play a key nviting suggestions on proposed For- political interactions have been studied in role in bridging the skill gap in the Indian eign Trade Policy 2015-2020 from depth, global economic interactions need economy, she said and pointed out that graduating students of the Indian greater study and analysis and that in this creation of new knowledge and effective Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New there is immense scope for India to build use of knowledge can be leveraged to allow IDelhi, Minister of Commerce & Industry, its capacity. She emphasized the need for traditional sectors to access wider markets. Nirmala Sitharam expressed her apprecia- building multi-disciplinary experts with Director IIFT, Binoy Kumar, high- tion of the institute and the students who knowledge of the international business lighted that IIFT is consistently ranked undergo rigorous academic programme in trade, economics, and law to contribute among the leading Business schools in the their pursuit of excellence. to India’s world trade negotiations and Asia Pacific region. He was pleased to share Rita Teaotia, Chairman, IIFT and Sec- pointed out that IIFT students can con- that in 2016-17 IIFT placed the largest ever retary, Department of Commerce, Govern- tribute in this area by further building on batch of 258 students in companies across ment of India, presided over the function. the knowledge and skills acquired at IIFT. the world. At the highest end, 3 students Speaking on the occasion, the Minis- The Minister also pointed out the crossed a salary of Rs 1 crore and 6 students ter of Commerce & Industry expressed increasing importance of services which got the salary of Rs 75 lakh each. her pleasure that IIFT has expanded and contributes 70% of GDP globally and rec- Average compensation increased it is soon to set up its third campus at Kak- ommended that more research should to Rs 18.4 lakhs p.a., with international inada in Andhra Pradesh. She pointed focus on the trajectory that trade in ser- placements growing by 33% this year. out that the programmes in international vices is expected to take. She announced The Director spoke about IIFT’s interna- business and trade are most relevant in that India has presented a paper to WTO tional collaborations and also shared that today’s world. This is because though the on the formulation of a trade facilitation IIFT has conducted 35 development pro- euphoria of globalization did benefit dif- agreement for services. grammes in 33 African Countries in the ferent economies initially, but gradually Talking about the growing shortage of past few years. due to various reasons, economies found good faculty for top Institutes like IIFT, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (Independent Charge) Nirmala Sitharaman IIFT’s 51st convocation The incubation centres at IIFT and the gap between rich and poor broadening Sitharaman suggested that cross pollina- export facilitation centre in Himachal and economic prosperity not increasing as tion between industry, government offi- Speaking on the occasion, the com- ing students and appreciated that IIFT has cessful managers and business leaders. She Pradesh are key initiatives of the Institute expected which has led to a tightening in cials and academia should be encouraged merce secretary, Government of India, equipped them well with both managerial emphasized that focus of higher education to broaden the reach of IIFT’s specialized the Global economy and increase in pro- to bridge this gap. Rita Teaotia, congratulated the graduat- skills and ethical values required to be suc- should be on rewarding knowledge, edu- expertise to a wider audience.

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No. 011-47777500, Email: [email protected], Lucknow Office: 401, Chintels House 16, Station Road, Lucknow Ph: 0522-4013126 3 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 mp city Was thrashed by Metro North MCD Delhi govt launches plans to plant security men: JNU student one lakh YOGESH KANT When contacted, CISF saplings in Aug said Sinha was only asked to Urdu literacy centres NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old write an apology letter for his OUR CORRESPONDENT Jawaharlal Nehru University behaviour with the security student has alleged that Cen- personnel, and was neither As part of its initiative to spread education of Indian languages, NEW DELHI: With an aim tral Industrial Security Force ‘manhandled’ nor ‘thrashed’. to increase green cover in its (CISF) personnel at Rajiv “He started yelling and the government will, after Sanskrit, focus on popularising Urdu area, North Delhi Municipal Chowk Metro station beat him arguing with constables Shoeb Corporation (North MCD) on up and abused him. and PC Bisht, who were on SAYANTAN GHOSH ernment will also focus on Friday announced to plant one Narrating the incident duty after he was asked to Urdu and Sindhi. lakh saplings between August on his Facebook post, Aman remove the ear phones, which NEW DELHI: As part of its “These languages carry the 15 and 23. Sinha, a Masters student at is a normal security drill in the initiative to spread education of tradition of India and I want In addition to trees which JNU, said the incident occurred Delhi Metro. He was unwill- various Indian languages, the every citizen should learn these can provide shade, medicinal on Thursday around 6.30 pm at ing and used abusive language Delhi government will, after languages,” he said. plants and shrubs would be the security check point of the In a Facebook post, JNU student after which he was taken to the Sanskrit, focus on popularising The minister asserted that planted during the drive. station’s Gate no 6. Aman Sinha claimed to have been metro control room,” a senior Urdu, Deputy Chief Minister he has asked all the language North MCD Mayor Preety Sinha had his earphones roughed up at Rajiv Chowk CISF officer said. Manish Sisodia said on Friday. academies to review the way Aggarwal said that medicinal on when CISF personnel were As per CCTV records, the The Deputy CM, who is of teaching. tress such as Arju, Amaltas, frisking passengers. When told In his post, Sinha contin- officer said, the entire episode also in-charge of the Language “The teachings should be neem, aamla etc. and tress like by the personnel to take off his ued: “Then another CISF man lasted about 30 minutes and the department, on Friday inaugu- from humanitarian and his- Gulmohar, Peepal, etc would Sisodia at the inauguration of Urdu Literacy Centers on Friday earphones, Sinha refused. This came and said you are spoiling student was then allowed to go. rated the ‘Urdu Literacy Cen- PIC/MPOST torical point of view,” Sisodia be planted. enraged the CISF men, who got the name of the nation, ‘Paki- According to Raghubir Lal, ters’ near Kashmere Gate here. project to educate common Talking at the event, he said, adding that the govern- She also sought cooperation into an argument with him as stan bhejenge tum mussalay CISF’s DIG at Delhi Metro, no “The government does not people Urdu.” explained that languages talk ment requests Delhi’s citizens from councillors, NGOs and he was reportedly not follow- ko aaj.’ They dragged me to the evidence of physical assault has want to teach only the gram- Appreciating his move, the about humanity, love and to learn at least two Indian lan- RWAs for the drive. ing protocol expected to be fol- security office through the very been found in the CCTV foot- mar of the language, but to center agreed to help out the harmony. guages apart from Hindi. So far, 37,455 saplings have lowed by passengers. long passage where there was age. However, one CISF con- teach people humanity and cul- Delhi government in spread- “We do not want you to “If someone opts to learn been planted during the special Sinha, who was sporting no CCTV and no public. They stable was seen trying to push ture though ancient languages, ing Urdu education. teach grammar of a language, Urdu, then we will request plantation drive being run this a beard and wearing a kurta, started abusing my mother and Sinha. like Urdu,” said Sisodia said at “India is a reach country but to understand it from them to learn Sanskrit or Sin- monsoon by North MCD. stated that they began abus- sister, thrashing and beating me “A detailed enquiry has a press conference on Friday. with several beautiful lan- heart,” he said. dhi also,” he said. Aggarwal said that sap- ing him for his attire and was very badly, saying that ‘public k been ordered that is being In his 30 minute visit, Siso- guages. We need to educate The government has The minister further indi- lings have been planted in threatened to be “sent to Paki- samne humara nam kharab kar monitored by a deputy com- dia discussed with the officials common people about these already taken an initiative to cated that the initiative of city- various organisations and stan”. Officials of the paramili- diya’. I tried to record it which mandant rank officer. Action of the center several ways to languages because it will help spread the Sanskrit language. wide language training will institutions of the Corpora- tary force, however, vehemently they later made me delete it will be taken on the basis of the spread the education of Urdu. them understand Indian cul- According to the minister, continue and increase with tion, such as hospitals, parks denied the charge. threw away my phone.” enquiry report,” Lal said. “I will need your help in our ture,” Sisodia said. along with Sanskrit, the gov- time. and dispensaries. DCW writes Principals of Will not allow govt to to Swaraj to DDA Housing Scheme: Some banks SDMC schools help 45 women agree to finance registration fee meet Mayor hike power tariff: Tiwari OUR CORRESPONDENT the earlier Delhi Vidyut Board. trapped in Oman SAYANTAN GHOSH “We hope that all banks will are returned. approached two banks but they NEW DELHI: South Delhi The report of losses is a jug- agree to finance the scheme “We have kept this clause are not ready to finance. I will Municipal Corporation NEW DELHI: Amid reports glery of accounts and it would PRATISHTHA NANGIA NEW DELHI: After the because it is for the public,” said from our previous experience have to return without applying (SDMC) Mayor Kamaljeet that the power discoms in be exposed in any basic audit of Delhi Development Author- a senior DDA official. of losses. But if banks have a for the scheme if I do not get Sehrawat on Friday called a Delhi are mulling tariff hike, the private operators accounts.” NEW DELHI: Delhi Com- ity (DDA) held several meet- The official also admitted problem with this, we can the money from them.” meeting of principals of the Delhi BJP on Friday said it will “It is strange that the Kejri- mission for Women (DCW) ings with them, some banks are that the banks are also hesitant negotiate,” he said. Sharma added that DDA Corporation’s schools and not allow the government and wal-led government, which ran Chairperson Swati Maliwal likely to finance the registration due to the possibility of losses So far, DDA has received officials assured him of help, instructed them to adopt inno- power operators to hike rates. a long campaign to expose the has appealed External Affairs fee for DDA’s newly launched they may incur. 5,500 applications and sold asking him to return next week. vative ways of teaching. Delhi BJP chief Manoj jugglery of accounts by private Minister Sushma Swaraj to help 2017 housing scheme, while “The banks have explained nearly 60,000 forms. Meanwhile, Central Bank The move is aimed at mak- Tiwari said that people are operators, is today silent on all the 45 women trapped in others continue to be hesitant. us the problems and we have “The number is low, but we of India started financing the ing students clear competitive already paying high tariffs and the issue and is allowing loot Oman and ensure their safe Earlier, eight banks assured that the issues would will reach the expected figure,” fees from this week. examinations of the Delhi gov- the discoms – in which the gov- of public money in the name return India. that DDA had tied up with be discussed with the Lieuten- the official added. Other banks are also likely ernment’s Pratibha Vidhalayas ernment and private operators of power subsidy,” he added. Maliwal wrote to Swaraj announced that they will not ant Governor (the chairman of Many homebuyers became start from next week, when and the central government’s are partners – have been mak- Tiwari demanded that requesting a meeting with her. be able to finance the fees. DDA),” the official said. disinterested after knowing that DDA will meet the remaining Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas ing hefty profits. instead of allowing any power “Sushma Swaraj is extremely However, some senior He pointed out that the banks won’t provide finance. banks to settle the issue. for further admission. Tiwari said: “Operational tariff hike, the government pro-active in such matters and DDA officials took control of banks want DDA to remove 42-year-old IT professional “We expect all banks to The education department losses or loss due to theft too should ask operators to put I am confident that she will def- the situation by talking to the the clause which says 25 per Rishi Sharma, who came to support us so that the scheme was also instructed to inspire are very low. In fact, operators their accounts for public scru- initely help the women,” said banks and managed to partially cent of the registration fee the DDA office to apply for reaches every people,” the offi- students to using Swadeshi are enjoying benefits of huge tiny audit, and if refused their Maliwal. resolve the issue. would be confiscated if houses the housing scheme, said: “I cial said. products. MPOST infrastructure they got from agreement should be cancelled. According to a report, as many as 45 women who were promised secure nursing Malaria, diarrhoea Mishra’s jobs in Dubai were duped by their employment agent and statements deported to Oman instead cases on the rise in Ggn to work as house maids. The women and their families have PIYUSH OHRIE 34 patients suffering from diar- tarnished my urged the Indian government rhoea – all residents of Om to bring them to India. GURUGRAM: The monsoon Nagar area in Old Gurugram image: Jain After approaching the season has proven to be any- – were admitted to Govern- Indian Embassy and not get- thing but pleasant for resi- ment Hospital. 17 of the 34 NEW DELHI: Delhi Health ting any support, the women dents of Gurugram, who are patients were found to be in Minister Satyendra Jain told lodged a complaint through frequenting hospitals in large critical condition. a court on Friday that sacked an NGO associated to DCW. numbers seeking treatment for Worryingly, most of these minister Kapil Mishra’s defam- They also claimed to have been vector-borne as well as micro- patients affected are minors, atory statements has tarnished beaten up and deprived of food. bial diseases. with the youngest being only his image in public. The Commission was This year, there have been four-months-old. Consump- Recording his statement as informed that these women 11 confirmed cases of malaria, tion of unhygienic water is complainant in a defamation were not treated properly by while a large number of sus- stated to be the prime reason case against Mishra, he told their employers and had been pected cases of dengue have for them contracting the water- Metropolitan Magistrate She- beaten several times. Among also been reported. borne microbial disease. fali Barnala Tandon that on these, a 60-year-old woman Meanwhile, more than 300 Experts highlight that over May 7, Mishra made a blatantly was reportedly thrashed by her mosquito larvae have already 30 per cent of diarrhoea cases false, misleading, baseless, and employer. been found in an inspection are caused by consumption of defamatory statement before While some employers mis- by the District Health Depart- contaminated food and water. the media that Jain handed behaved, others exploited their ment, increasing the risk of A major source of concern over Rs 2 crore to Delhi Chief maids with excessive work. spreading of malaria for Gurugram residents is that Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Moreover, their passports have Increasing malaria cases 40 out of the 75 drinking water May 5 at his residence. also been impounded, ending have become a serious con- samples collected in June by Jain said these statements their possibility of escaping cern, even as the District the District Health Depart- were telecast and printed by the Oman. The employers have Health Department is collabo- ment failed the quality test. The national media across all plat- also threatened them with jail rating with the various citizen remaining samples, meanwhile, forms - electronic, print, and time whenever they requested groups to organising initiatives have been marked as suspect. social - which caused immense to return home. for spreading awareness on vec- The samples were col- damage to him and his fam- Many are waiting desper- tor-borne diseases. lected from densely populated ily. Jain’s advocate Gautam ately to be reunited with their However, it is water-borne areas of Sukhrali, Sikanderpur, Dhamija told court that he did families. The decision of leav- diseases like diarrhoea and Khandsa, Farukhnagar Civil not want to examine any other ing their country to earn well typhoid that seem to have Lines and Dundahera, and complainant witness after the for their families has landed the most adverse impact in were collected from residences, conclusion of Jain’s testimony them in a mess from which Gurugram. boosting stations and nearby and requested court to con- they are not able to get out. On Thursday, as many as Metro stations. clude defence evidence. MPOST Gurugram chokes as air quality level falls below WHO standards PIYUSH OHRIE REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE gases discharged by vehicles. Rising air pollution in Gurugram has GURUGRAM: Even the onset of monsoon also led to rise in asthma patients in the city. does not seem to have brought respite to In the last three years, the number of residents of Gurugram, who are still forced asthmatic patients in the Millennium city to breathe poisonous air due to deadly air increased three fold, as evident from the pollution. data of the District Health Department. While PM10 particles hovering in Guru- In 2015, a test conducted on 100 dis- gram are at levels of 300-400 µg/m³ (micro- trict public officials showed that over 57 grams per cubic metre), the more dangerous per cent of the bureaucrats had lung impair- PM2.5 particles are being recorded at 100- Data revealed by public agency Sys- ment disorder. 200 levels. tem of Air Quality Weather Forecasting To tackle the situation, a high-level The prevalent levels are much higher Research (SAFAR) on Friday showed that meeting for implementation of a Graded than the safety standards prescribed by in Delhi, PM10 levels were at 68 µg/m³, Response was organised in Gurugram World Health Organisation, which is 100 while PM2.5 levels were at 45 µg/m³, both on July 6, where several measures were µg/m³ for PM10 and 60 µg/m³ for PM2.5. way below the danger level. announced to improve air quality levels. There is also high concentration of other Intervention from the judiciary, strict It was decided that a special cell would poisonous gases like Sulphur Dioxide and action by public authorities in phasing out be formed to enforce a ban on burning of Carbon Monoxide. poor quality diesel vehicles and favourable waste. Taking cognisance of the defects Meanwhile, Delhi – one of the world’s weather conditions are seen as major factors in PUC centres, it was announced that a most polluted cities – seems to show a behind improvement in Delhi’s air quality. special cell equipped with tools for testing marked improvement. In contrast, Gurugram – plagued by emission levels of vehicles and technical As per recent data by the Central Pol- continued traffic disruptions, rampant con- staff would be constituted. lution Control Board (CPCB), air qual- struction and weak regulations on burning Additionally, 19 more continuous ambi- ity levels in the national Capital have not of garbage waste – continues to grapple with ent air quality monitoring stations would breached the danger zone since June 15. air pollution caused by dust and harmful be established in the states. 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 Delhi has the first completely Malware attack on MTNL broadband NEW DELHI: Several immediate "on-phone broadband connections of rectification" helpline. "We are green Metro system in the world state-run MTNL here were also contacting subscribers on suffered after a malware attack our own. Apart from this, we OUR CORRESPONDENT target of generating 20 MW of Deputy Director General, CII on Friday. are also replacing the modem solar power by the year 2017 and Chair, Asia Pacific, World The company officials said of subscribers where there NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro has by adding another 2.6 MW of Green Building Council said: the situation is "under control is a serious issue due to the become the only completely solar power facilities across the “India with a green building now". The attack impacted malware." 'green' Metro system in the Metro network. footprint of 4.6 billion square services at many households It is also advising its world for adhering to green The new solar power feet had the second largest with malfunctioning of the customers to follow certain building norms for its residen- facilities were dedicated to the green building footprint in the broadband services. The attack steps to re-boot the modem. tial colonies, DMRC officials nation MD Singh and other w or l d .” on enterprise connections is "There is a reset button on said on Friday. senior officials. The DMRC also mentioned still not clear, though according every modem that needs to be Delhi Metro has secured Praising the Delhi Metro for 'Swachh Chetna - An Eco to the sources, operations were pressed for a few seconds. This the platinum rating for adher- its initiatives to reduce carbon- Club', a joint initiative of the also impacted there. is equal to taking the system on ence to green building norms footprints at its premises, Prem DMRC and Shri Ram School, Acording to MTNL, the to the factory settings mode." for its 10 residential colonies C Jain, Chairman, IGBC, said: Gurugram, for its efforts to company was noticing the The teleco is yet to detect from the Indian Green Build- "DMRC was the first one to "encourage school children issue since Thursday. "We have the origin of the malware ing Council (IGBC). become a green Metro. The to participate in the more been taking action to sort out attack. The Delhi Metro Rail platinum ratings they have got environment friendly projects the matter, and are confident When asked whether the Corporation (DMRC) had is very hard earned and a lot of and activities". that the issue will be rectified company is also coordinating earlier received the green toil has gone into the process." The National Conference very soon," the official, who with the Ministry of IT to look certificates for its Phase-3 The chairman of the on ‘ Green Metro Systems’ was requested anonymity, said. into the matter, the official said stations, depots, and sub- conference and AK Gupta, attended by delegates from all The company said that it is he is not aware of any such stations, said a statement. The Natioaal Conference on Green Metro System was attended by delegates from all over India on Friday at Director (Electrical), DMRC other Metro Systems in the adopting a variety of measures exercise. The government has Speaking on the need for Metro Bhawan, New Delhi PIC/MPOST also highlighted the different country. to tackle the issue. "The modem asked various telecom and energy optimisation, DMRC increased by 700 per cent in the energy is the transport sector, the third conference on Green green initiatives by DMRC They deliberated on a has to be re-configurated to banking companies to be Managing Director Mangu last four decades in the country that also, urban transport. Metro Systems held at Metro and elaborated on the various rage of issues regarding the manage the problem." careful about virus attacks Singh emphasised the need for and this will increase further Therefore, it is very relevant Bhawan on Friday. projects scheduled to be taken adoption of green technologies For the MTNL consumers, and malware, especially as the 'green transport'. three times by 2030. to focus on Metro systems and In addition, DMRC has up in the days ahead. for planning, constructing and who are calling its helpline, country moves over to digital "Energy consumption has "One of the major users of talk of green Metro," he said at also successfully achieved the Meanwhile, S. Raghupathy, operating Metro systems. the company is providing transactions. AGENCIES Mianwali Nagar murder: Main Man chased, Two minors rescued from beaten to accused held near Gokarna cross clutches of traffickers death in OUR CORRESPONDENT presence is comparatively high,” unscathed. OUR CORRESPONDENT hails from Kerala came to the said Deputy Commissioner of Even though Sonu may have The girls were city after his parents died. Adarsh Nagar NEW DELHI: In a major Police (special cell) Pramod organised a nine man shooter NEW DELHI: Delhi Police kidnapped from He initially worked in a meat development to the Mianwali Singh Kushwah. team to eliminate Monu rescued two minor Assamese Assam on May 11 shop after which he got into OUR CORRESPONDENT Nagar triple murder case in Rajesh who had carried to avenge his humiliation, girls who were trafficked from the trafficking business,” said a which three persons including a one lakh reward upon his Rajesh had agreed to take up their native village and sold and were forced senior police official. NEW DELHI: Over a triv- a gangster, his personal security capture has a long standing the operation as he wanted to into prostitution in the Capital to indulge in He had been involved ial issue over nonpayment of officer, and another gangster association with many well- eliminate his rivals gangsters to on Wednesday and has also in trafficking for years and money, one person was chased were gunned down, the police known faces in the gang wars create his own hold in the area, managed to arrest the trafficker prostitution has been forcing girls into and beaten to death in north have arrested the main accused which have plagued south- police claimed. from north east district on the prostitution. He was also west Delhi's Adarsh Nagar on who had orchestrated the triple west and outer Delhi, police “Rajesh wanted to eliminate very same day. the girls were abducted by arrested in 2014 for a rape case Thursday. murder on Wednesday. claimed. one of his rivals- Ramesh They have been sent for Mujahid, who was trying to and has served his time in jail The man was chased The accused identified The accused was wanted Lohar, who was associated with counseling and other girls sell them to his client. They for two years. After his bail, from Sabzi Mandi to Adarsh as Rajesh was arrested from in a range of cases apart from his rival gangs. Sonu also knew who may have been traf- also got information about he again became a part of sex Nagar railway station by a Gokarna cross, near the Goa- the triple murder including the about this and had associated ficked are also being identi- the car used by the accused to racket, police said. group of three-four persons Karnataka border after tracking attempt to murder on his rival himself with Lohar as they had fied, police said on Friday. sell them. On the basis of this “Both the minor girls have who then beat him till he lost his movements using manual gangster- Ramesh Lohar and common enemies. Sonu knew The girls were reportedly kid- information, they laid a trap been produced before Child consciousness. surveillance. the murder of student leader that by mere association, Lohar napped from Assam on May near Shastri Park. With the help Welfare Committee and Assam The deceased, identified as “After we arrested two from Maharishi Dayanand and Monu were on the same 11 and were forced to indulge of informer, who identified the Police has been informed of Rahul, was declared brought accused in the month of May University, Devender Coach, team,” said a police officer privy in prostitution. girls, they apprehended the sex further investigation on their dead on arrival by the doctors. and June, the Special Cell had in Rohtak for which he was to the investigation. The sex trafficker was trafficker and saved the minors. part,” said DCP Madhur So far, the police have been working on identifying serving a life sentence. The accused Rajesh held at Goa- Sonu had bought flats for identified as Mujahid, who According to police, Mujahid Verma, north-east district. claimed that they have detained the gang members associated The accused had recently Karnataka border PIC/MPOST the shooters in Uttam Nagar was arrested by a team accepted his involvement Police said that the rescued two-four persons in connec- with the killings. jumped parole from Rohtak. had married his sister against and Nihal Vihar area before comprising of nine policemen, in trafficking of Assamese girls will now undergo a tion with the case. "The accused were later Rajesh told the police that he his wishes. the shootout. including woman constables. girls during the course of rehabilitation process after They are currently being tracked at the Goa-Karnataka had been roped into kill Monu In a bid to avenge his Police had been tracking Also, a Maruti WagonR which interrogation. He revealed his which they will be repatriated questioned in connection with border as he had gone to meet Dariyapur by Satyawan alias humiliation, he killed Monu's Monu for the past few days was used by the accused of reason for him getting involved to their native village in Assam. the assault. some of his family members. Sonu Dariyapur. elder brother and also tried to before his murder and after a transportation of girls was in the trafficking business was Their parents will also be According to police, Rahul They carefully avoided Goa Sonu had a long standing kill the newly wed couple, who proper recee fired at him and also recovered. The police due to high profit. identified and notified about was staying his family at Jah- as they knew that the police rivalry with Monu as the latter managed to escape the attack the police party. received the information that “Mujahid who originally the incident. angirpuri and was working as a transport officer at Sabzi Mandi. Farmers protest Timber vendor Siksha mitras protest in On the day of the incident, Ex Gurugram journalist shot he was on his way to work over Eastern shot dead in Gzb when he met the accused. One Noida, create traffic snarls of them men from the group OUR CORRESPONDENT confronted Rahul as he had not Peripheral dead in broad day light OUR CORRESPONDENT The Minister met them at paid him his money. his residence where the protes- “It started as a minor con- E-way PIYUSH OHRIE are carrying out post mortem ultimately led to Rana being GHAZIABAD: Two uniden- NOIDA: Intensifying their tors handed him their written frontation. However, it blew of Rana’s body. shot dead. tified men gunned down a protest on the third consecu- memorandum on the name of out of proportion within a OUR CORRESPONDENT GURUGRAM: A former The reason for killing Rana After the incident was 40-year-old timber vendor tive day, hundreds of ad-hoc Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, few minutes and the accused journalist, who was working has still not been ascertained reported, various senior officers inside his office in Hindon teachers (Shiksha mitras) Yogi Adityanath. The protest started beating him. He tried GREATER NOIDA: Soon with a local news channel, by the police. Initially, it was of crime branch including Industrial area of Ghaziabad across the city gheraoed the was called off after the minister to run but he was chased by the after the construction work on was brutally murdered in believed that Rana was killed Sumit Kuhar, DCP (crime) at around 12:30 pm on Friday. residence of Union Minister of assured them that he will put group for a few metres before Eastern Peripheral Express- broad day light in the busy in a the incident of road rage. came and surveyed the spot. The two armed men state, Mahesh Sharma, located their demands in front of the he was caught by the group.” way was resumed by Gautam roads of Gurugram late Friday However, in the evening, “As of now it will be too entered the deceased Mohab- in Noida sector 15A on Friday. Chief Minister of the state and said a police official privy to the Buddh Nagar’s District Admin- afternoon. his wife lodged a formal premature to tell the reasons bat's office, who was running a The protesters also blocked also said that he will also dis- investigation. istration on Friday, hundreds The deceased, identified as complaint against four suspects for this daring crime. We have timber business in the area, and the Noida-Delhi road which cuss the matter with the union After beating him to death, of agitated farmers reached Surender Singh Rana, 33, suc- that also involves one woman registered the complaint and started firing several rounds created traffic congestion for education minister. the accused fled the area and a the construction spot and led cumbed to his injuries after five involved in killing her husband. begun the investigation. We at him. over an hour. “We met the minister and passerby informed the police a protest. The Farmers also gunshots were pumped into The case has been registered at will soon make the headway in The men fired many rounds The protest was led follow- he assured us that the govern- after which his body was stopped a passenger train near his body. the Civil Lines police station the case and catch the culprits of bullet on him out of which ing Supreme Court’s orders that ment would bring an ordi- shifted to the local mortuary Bodaki village which affected He was immediately rushed under Sections 302 (murder), involved in the murderous six bullets hit his chest and quashed the appointment of nance to fulfill our demands if for post-mortem. the Delhi-Hawrah railway to a government hospital where 34 (murderous act committed act,” said a senior police official head. The assailants easily fled 1.78 lakhs Shiksha Mitras in needed. However, we will keep His family had also claimed track for nearly an hour. he was declared dead. by several person) of the IPC from Gurugram police. away from the spot after com- the state who were regularized our protest going until we see his body after the post mortem Additional District Mag- The incident occurred at and 25-54-59 of the arms act. Surender Singh Rana, a mitting the crime. as primary school teachers in concrete steps taken and not for his last rites. istrate, Ghanshyam Singh around 2 pm near a liquor According to police, the resident of Shanti Nagar area “We are trying to find out if 2014. The protestors, including just promises. On Saturday we The police have claimed that reached the spot along with vending unit at Jharsa road fomer journalist had come to of Old Gurugram had worked the victim was into any type of women Shiksha Mitras, started will meet the District President the accused are also employees heavy police force. They some- during the busy rush hour Jharsa road for some work. As as a journalist and a marketing rivalry with anyone. The sam- their protest on Wednesday but of Bhartiya Janta Party, Gau- at the transport office and are how managed to clear the rail but also at a place that adjoins he was approaching towards professional in a local television ples have been collected by the intensified it on Friday. They tam Buddh Nagar and hand Rahul's colleagues but have route and arrested around fifty NH-8 and is few kilometres his SUV, a group of people in channel. He had quit his job a forensic department and they marched to minister’s house over our memorandum to his remained tight-lipped about farmers along with their leader away from the Commissioner’s Hyundai Santro came towards month ago and was working are investigating the case," said and blocked the DND fly- also on the name of National their identity as they wanted Sunil Fauji. The administration office situated in Civil Lines. him, hit his SUV and started in a multinational company Shyam Narayan Singh, Super- way which created long traf- President of the party” said a not to jeopardise the investiga- has again initiated a talk with The board of public doctors arguing with him which (MNC). intendent of Police, Ghaziabad. fic snarls. protestor. tion in the process. the farmers after the protest in order to have a discussion over their issues. YEIDA plants 475 fruit saplings The farmers are demand- Will build residential complexes and ing an increased compensation saying that their counterparts along the Yamuna E-way in Ghaziabad have received between Rs 11,000-17,000 per RAHUL SINGH “We have decided to plant improve garbage disposal: YEIDA CEO square meter as land rate. 7500 trees in sector 20 in the “We have been holding pro- GREATER NOIDA: Promot- first phase. This time we have RAHUL SINGH authority is seeking agriculture Expressway and the negligence test as we are given lower com- ing a green revolution across decided to plant fruit trees as land from the farmers. As of of the concessionaire of the pensation as compared to the various residential sectors they provide fodder to birds NOIDA: Yamuna Expressway now the authority has around E-way, Jaypee group have been counterparts in Ghaziabad. As along Yamuna Expressway, and animals. Such plants are Industrial Development 600 acres of agricultural land responsible for several deaths per the land acquisition act of the Yamuna Expressway Indus- important for our ecology and Authority (YEIDA) on for industrial purpose. since it has been thrown open. 2013, farmers should get four trial Development Authority will not only provide food but Friday said that they are Questioning about the He also highlighted over times the prevalent market (YEIDA) on Friday took a also give shade to the animals more dedicated to develop development of the industrial speeding as the major cause of rate of their land as compen- drive to plant fruit saplings at and birds. We have also urged the residential complex in sector, Singh said, “By the road accidents on the E-way sation. However, the Greater the green belt area of U-block the farmers, residents, school various sectors that fall under end of September this year since past many years and said, Noida Authority has said that in sector 20 along the Yamuna students and locals to partici- the Yamuna Authority and is we are planning to introduce “We are making all possible the villages come under the Expressway, with YEIDA, CEO pate in the massive plantation focusing on setting up a proper several industrial plots of efforts to curb on the over area which will be developed Arun Vir Singh kick-starting drive and should plant at least dedicated garbage center in all varying sizes to develop the speeding vehicles. Working as city under Master Plan 2013 the programme by planting one tree in their house or local- the residential sectors located industrial sectors. The rate actively on the motive, we and hence our land is being several saplings in the area. ity,” CEO Arun Vir Singh told along the 165-km long Yamuna for plot allotment and their have already cancelled over termed as falling in urban area. According to officials, Millennium Post. Expressway. size will be finalized later after 11,000 driving licenses. We Moreover, we should be given different varieties of fruits He further spoke to the “A proper compost garbage purposes. Apart from this we from the Union civil aviation discussing the requirement of have marked various lanes with employment or Rs 5 lakh each and medicinal trees includ- students of Narayana Public management system will be will also mark the informal area ministry, YEIDA hopes that the agencies. Apart from this the dedicated speed limit. Any to the family member who is ing Mango, Amla, Tamarind, School who participated in the built in residential complexes of in each sector where one can demand for industrial schemes we are also planning to develop violations of speed limit will be above 25 years of age” said a Jamun, Neem, etc were planted plantation drive. He tempted sector 18 and sector 20 that fall easily get the daily need goods,” will increase. The authority the pharmacy hub in Sector penalized and notices will be farmer’s leader. across the space. Around 475 the students with a unique con- under the Yamuna Authority said Arun Vir Singh, Chief has a vast potential to grow 33 which is expected to create issued on their addresses along The Supreme Court had saplings were planted on Fri- cept that “chocolates are also and are located along the Executive Officer, YEIDA, in the industrial sector across the around 40,000 jobs. We will with their pictures. However passed an order to construct day with the help of students produced from the trees”. He Yamuna Expressway. We want an exclusive interaction with Yamuna Expressway. The Jewar develop facilities in this sector there has been a decrease of the expressway around Delhi and several resident farmers. insisted them that if they want to utilize the solid waste into Millennium Post. airport will also attract small as per their requirement”. over 30 per cent in the road in 2005, in order to decongest YEIDA aims to plant about to eat chocolates, they must organic to make it more worthy After the Jewar airport and large scale industries to be The loopholes in the accidents on the E-way in past and de-pollute its roads. 7,500 saplings across sector 20. focus on tree plantation. which can be used for various project got the green signal set up in the area for which the construction of the Yamuna f e w m o n t h s”. 5 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 mp nation ‘CAG OBSERVATIONS FOR A PARTICULAR PERIOD’ Bill introduced to restrict Govt Armed forces fully equipped to role in IIMs; Oppn hails move OUR CORRESPONDENT He suggested the govern- ment should have some say in NEW DELHI: HRD Minis- determining fee structure in deal with contingencies: Jaitley ter Prakash Javadekar on Fri- the IIMs as higher fees may day received rare praise from badly hit students from the OUR CORRESPONDENT Subhash Bhamre assured the the Opposition in the Lok poor families. House that no ordnance fac- Army chief visits Sabha for bringing a bill which He also pitched for clarity in NEW DELHI: The Indian tory would be closed down seeks to usher in functional having reservation in recruit- armed forces are fully equipped and no one would be rendered Jammu for autonomy in the Indian Insti- ment of faculty staff from SC to face any contingency, unemployed. tutes of Management (IIMs) and ST community. Defence Minister Arun Jait- On strategic partnerships in security review by restricting the government Tharoor also slammed the ley told the Lok Sabha on Fri- the defence sector, Jaitley said role. government for removing the day amid the ongoing border it is intended to institution- OUR CORRESPONDENT The Indian Institutes of name of Rajiv Gandhi from the standoff with China. alise a transparent, objective Management Bill, 2017, pro- will bring a new era in manage- name of the Shillong IIM, say- Asserting that any shortage and functional mechanism to JAMMU: Army chief General vides for giving statutory pow- ment education in the country,” ing it is “petty” of the govern- in terms of arms and ammu- encourage broader participa- Bipin Rawat on Friday arrived ers to these institutions in their he said, noting that financial ment to stoop to such level. nition would be expeditiously tion of the private sector in the in Jammu to review the secu- running including appoint- transaction will be subject to Trinamool Congress leader made up, the minister said the manufacture of defence plat- rity situation and operational ment of directors, faculty mem- CAG evaluation as the insti- Sougata Roy also praised the observations by the Comptrol- forms and equipment. preparedness of the armed bers, and gives them powers to tutes run on tax payers’ money. government for bringing ler and Auditor General (CAG) Besides, the government forces posted here and along award degrees instead of post He said it was not an ideal the bill, saying it will further about ammunition supplies has approved a proposal for the Line of Control. graduate diplomas. situation to run the IIMs from improve the functioning of the was for a particular period. manufacturing of ammuni- The Army chief has flown The bill also has provisions Delhi, noting the move is IIMs. Last week, the CAG had tion for the Indian Army by to forward areas along the LoC for appointment of members of aimed at allowing autonomy He said the fees in the IIMs slammed the Ordnance Fac- the Indian industry, he said. in Rajouri-Poonch belt where the board of governors (BoG) to institutes which have created were very high and urged the tory Board (OFB) for critical In this regard, Jaitley said he will review the security sit- in each of the 20 IIMs through an eco-system for excellence in government to see that this deficiency in availability of Request for Proposal (RFP) uation in the wake of recent a transparent process, while higher education. does not deter the deserving ammunition to the Army. When a member wanted to know about under open tender enquiry was heavy shelling by the Pakistani limiting even the HRD Min- The government will have students from admission. “The armed forces are fully the amount of ammunition required, issued in March. Army. “Gen Rawat landed in ister’s role. only one representative in each M B Rajesh (CPI-M) also equipped to face any contin- Jaitley said it is better in public interest “Since the proposal is pres- Jammu this morning for a The bill also seeks to BoG so that the institutes can raised the issue of high fees gency” and any shortage of ently at RFP stage, grant of per- security review meeting and declare the IIMs as institutes of take decisions independently, in IIMs, saying the autono- ammunition would be expe- not to make any such disclosure mission to any private company a visit to forward areas along national importance and abol- the minister said. mous status should not lead ditiously made up, Jaitley said for manufacturing ammuni- the LoC,” a senior Army offi- ish the post of visitor. Participating in the debate to money- making by these during Question Hour. on ‘Ammunition management “If any action is to be tion in parternship with for- cial said. Currently, the President is on the bill, Congress leader institutions. The remarks come at a in Army’ in 2015, no significant taken, it will be taken,” Jaitley eign vendors/companies which “The purpose of the Army the ‘visitor’ of the IIMs. Shashi Tharoor said it was a He sought to know from time when India and China improvement took place in the said in response to queries on have been blacklisted/banned chief’s visit was to review the Moving the bill for consid- “remarkable moment when the government why it had have been locked in a standoff critical deficiency in availabil- whether any action would be for wrong doings/corrupt prac- security situation and opera- eration and passage, Javadekar a minister surrenders (his) appointed directors on the over the Doklam issue while ity of ammunition and qual- taken against officials follow- tices, does not arise,” the min- tional preparedness along the said the aim of the bill is to p o w e r s”. Boards of 10 IIMs on Febru- there have also been rising ter- ity of ammunition supplied by ing observations in the CAG ister said. LoC,” he said. Rawat will also remove the government’s inter- He said other ministers in ary 10, 2017, just a day after ror incidents in Jammu and the OFB. report. Further, Jaitley said the be briefed about the situation ference in IIMs. the government should draw the IIM Bill was tabled in Kashmir. In a report, the apex Regarding CAG reports, When a member wanted Defence Procurement Proce- along the LoC in the wake of He said the proposed leg- inspiration from Javadekar in Parliament. auditor had also criticised the Jaitley said that as per proce- to know about the amount dure (DPP)/Defence Procure- reports of infiltrations and islation will usher in a new doing so. Nagendra Kumar Pradhan OFB for inadequate quality of dure, after tabling in Parlia- of ammunition required and ment Manual (DPM) contain ceasefire violations. era of freedom in the IIMs At the same time, the for- (BJD) said the IIMs charge fees ammunition supplied to the ment, they go to the Public other details, Jaitley said it is provisions in standard clauses His visit assumes signifi- and these institutes will not mer minister criticised the between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 20 Army since March 2013. Accounts Committee (PAC) better in public interest not to of contract for use of undue cance as 11 people, including 9 require to come to the govern- government for not enhancing lakh and because of the limited According to the report, and if the latter makes some make any such disclosure. influence, including engage- soldiers, were killed in border ment for various permissions financial assistance to IITs and number of seats these institutes despite serious concerns high- recommendations, then action Responding to queries, ment of agents unauthorisedly skirmishes this month along and clearances. IIMs, saying they are reeling have, students have to opt for lighted in a high-level report would be taken. Minister of State for Defence by the seller. the LoC. “It is a historical bill which under funds crunch. private MBA institutes. CAG raises doubts over Join non-political Mills owe cane farmers Nabard earmarks Jet Airways plane suffers bird activities for Rs 500 crore for PSBs’ ability to raise Rs 4,611 cr this season different schemes hit during Jodhpur landing social welfare, OUR CORRESPONDENT in Himachal OUR CORRESPONDENT funds from market PM advises MPs NEW DELHI: Sugar mills DHARAMSHALA: The MUMBAI: A Jodhpur-bound owe Rs 4,611 crore to farm- National Bank for Agricul- Jet Airways flight from here OUR CORRESPONDENT report said, had informed the NEW DELHI: Prime Minis- ers against sugarcane purchase ture and Rural Development carrying 167 passengers and CAG in June 2017 that the mar- ter Narendra Modi on Friday made in the ongoing season (NABARD) has earmarked Rs crew members on board suf- NEW DELHI: Govern- ket scenario was “quite upbeat” asked BJP MPs to recognise the that will end in September, 500 crore to be spent on vari- fered a bird hit prior to land- ment auditor CAG on Friday especially the banking stocks. changing political landscape of Parliament was informed on ous rural schemes in Himachal ing, forcing the pilot to abort expressed doubts over possi- It added that stronger and the country and to join peo- Friday. Already, 92 per cent Pradesh, Kishan Singh, man- the landing and instead do a bility of public sector banks bigger PSBs were nearing their ple in non-political activities of sugarcane dues of the cur- aging director of HP regional go-around. raising about Rs 1 lakh crore 52 weeks high in stock markets aimed at welfare of society. rent 2016-17 season have been office, NABARD, said. The aircraft landed safely, from market by 2019 even as and were at their highest levels Modi, who meets MPs from cleared by mills, Minister of the outstanding amount is Rs He added that Rs 500 crore Jet Airways said. the finance ministry asserted in the last few years. various states during Parlia- State for Food C R Chaudhary 822 crore. shall be spent by the finan- Jet Airways flight 9W 412 that the large ones will succeed While the Bankex had gone ment sessions, interacted with said in a written reply to Rajya Similarly, 99.33 per cent of cial institution in the state in from Mumbai to Jodhpur, suf- in tapping funds. down, the bigger few PSBs were party lawmakers from Mad- Sabha. dues of 2014-15 season have 2017-18. Singh further said fered a bird hit during landing The Indradhanush plan doing well and their share hya Pradesh and Chattisgarh The outstanding cane price been cleared and Rs 1,073 the money will be sanctioned at Jodhpur Airport, the airline (2015-19) envisage that the prices were nearing 52 week as part of the exercise, at his arrears are now only Rs 4,611 crore remains to be paid, he on different rural schemes of said in a statement. PSBs would raise Rs 1.1 lakh high. “DFS also replied that residence. crore, he said. said. bridges, roads, irrigation and “As a precautionary mea- crore over 2015-19 from the bigger banks, which would “It is necessary to recognise Of this, cane arrears in As per the rule, mills have water supply schemes etc. sure, the captain decided to were deplaned and transported market along with capital infu- need nearly 60-70 per cent of the changing political land- Uttar Pradesh - the leading to pay cane price within 14 Singh was in Dharamshala on abort the landing and carry out to the terminal building. sion of Rs 70,000 crore by the the capital requirement, would scape in the current polity. At sugar producing state - stand days of supply of raw material, Friday to chair the meeting and a go-around. There were 167 The aircraft is being government to meet their be in a position to raise equity a time when competitive poli- at Rs 2,535 crore, Gujarat (Rs failing which interest at Rs 15 to attend a day-long seminar of guests and crew on board the inspected by the Jet Airways assessed capital requirement from the markets in next two tics has become more dynamic, 1,067 crore), Tamil Nadu (Rs per cent per annum is charged Rural Infrastructure Develop- Boeing 737-800 flight,” it said. engineering staff (for any dam- of Rs 1.8 lakh crore under the years,” the report said. it is imperative for MPs to be 494 crore), Uttarkhand (Rs 302 on amount due for the delayed ment Fund, RIDF. MPOST Later, all the passengers age), the statement added. global risk norms Basel III. The CAG further said there involved with diverse public crore), Punjab (Rs 127 crore), period. The states have powers The Comptroller and Audi- is a significant gap between groups in non-political activi- Bihar (Rs 24 crore), Haryana to enforce this. tor General of India (CAG), in book value and market value ties,” Modi was quoted as say- (Rs 22 crore) and Puducherry The minister said, “how- its report tabled in Parliament, of PSB shares, with most PSBs ing in an official statement. (Rs 12 crore), according to the ever the time schedule is not said that so far (January 2015 having a lower market value, MPs from both states data placed before the Upper adhered to sometimes by sugar March 2017), PSBs could only which may come in their way appreciated various welfare House. mills due to dynamics of sugar raise Rs 7,726 crore from the approaching the market for schemes of the Modi govern- The minister said cane prices in domestic as well as market which “raises doubts additional capital funds. ment and said they have influ- arrears have come down sub- international market which on the possibility of raising the The government, as the enced poor people in a big way. stantially on account of sev- leads accumulation of cane balance, amounting to over a majority shareholder, has The MPs also give sugges- eral measures taken in last few price arrears.” lakh crore from the market infused capital of Rs 1,18,724 tions about various schemes years. As a result, mills have In 2014-15, cane price by 2019”. The Department of crore from 2008-09 to 2016-17 including crop insurance, soil cleared 92 per cent of cane arrears had peaked to Rs Financial Services (DFC), the in the PSBs. health card and others. MPOST dues of 2015-16 season and 21,837 crore in April 2015. 96 deals signed with domestic Congressmen disrupts ‘Indu defence firms in 3 years: Govt Sarkar’ shows in Maharashtra MUMBAI: Congress workers reported so far,” they said. OUR CORRESPONDENT same period. tal investment and infusion of today disrupted shows of Mad- At Kolshewdi in neighbour- Bhamre said foreign technology for which foreign hur Bhandarkar’s “Indu Sarkar”, ing Thane district, Congress NEW DELHI: Ninety-six con- direct investment policy in investment can play a critical the film based on the Emer- workers gathered outside a tracts involving Rs 85,733 crore defence sector has been grad- role. gency imposed by the Indira shopping mall, which houses have been signed with Indian ually liberalised in the last two “The FDI in the sector Gandhi government in 1975, a multiplex, and held protests vendors for capital procure- years to encourage defence could be the most trusted route at several cinema halls in the around 9 am, a police official ment of defence equipment indigenisation. to technology transfer which state. As the film released today, added. for the armed forces in the last “Since defence projects would help in increasing the the party workers stalled its “The party activists pulled three financial years, the gov- involve long gestation period defence production base and screening at some theatres and out placards and shouted slo- ernment said on Friday. and investment inflow takes providing the much needed multiplexes in Thane, Nanded, gans and disrupted the show. In response to a question, time even after the projects impetus to self-reliance and Nashik and Jalgaon districts. At least 10 party workers have minister of state for defence are approved and contracts indigenisation in defence sec- However, the shows resumed been detained in this connec- Subhash Bhamre also said that awarded, there is always a time tor,” he said. later amid tight police security, tion,” he said. In Thane city, 58 contracts worth Rs 12,1563 lag before the impact of FDI is To a separate question, the police officials said. around 15 Congress workers crore have been signed with visible,” he said. minister of state for defence “Police have kept a strict were taken into custody after foreign vendors for acquisition Bhamre said the defence said there is no proposal to pri- vigil outside the theatres and they held protests outside a of defence equipment in the sector needs significant capi- vatise ordnance factories. no untoward incident has been multiplex. MPOST Swaraj directs Indian HC to give visa to Pak patient

OUR CORRESPONDENT required medical treatment. The patient is suffering Touched by Swaraj’s prompt from serious liver ailment NEW DELHI: Pakistan would response, Asif said, “Lots and and needs urgent treatment in have changed had Sushma Lots of Love and respect from India, she said. Swaraj been prime minister, a here. Wish you were our prime After Swaraj’s direction to grateful Pakistani woman said minister. this country would grant a visa to the patient, Asif after India’s external affairs have changed.” Minutes after was effusive in her praise of the minister directed the Indian Swaraj’s tweet to Bambawale, external affairs minister. High Commission in Islam- the Indian mission tweeted “@SushmaSwaraj What do abad to issue a visa for medi- that it was in touch with the I call you? Superwoman? God? cal treatment. applicant. No words to describe your Swaraj’s direction to “Ma’am, we are in touch generosity! Love you ma’am. India’s High Commissioner with the applicant. Rest that Pakistani nationals seek- DHC (Deputy High Com- Cannot stop praising you in in Pakistan Gautam Bam- assured we will follow it up,” ing visas for medical treatment missioner) in Islamabad, told tears!!!,” she said. bawale came on Friday after the Indian High Commission in India must accompany their the patient’s current condition In another tweet, she said, a woman, Hijaab Asif, sought said in a tweet. visa applications with a recom- and he said it’s all up to you. “My heart belongs and beats the her urgent intervention in The external affairs minis- mendation letter by Aziz. If you allow,” Asif had for you”, adding that “Pakistan giving visa to a Pakistani who ter had a few weeks back said “Dear ma’am, spoke to tweeted earlier. doesn’t deserve her at all”. 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 WILL SERVE PEOPLE, NOT ONE FAMILY: NITISH UP Oppn protests Bihar trust vote: Nitish, Tejashwi over baton charge engage in fierce sparring match against teachers

OUR CORRESPONDENT edly punctuated by the word as he blamed Kumar for the disin- Better late than PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister tegration of the grand alliance Nitish Kumar comfortably won in the state which also included never: Paswan today the crucial trust vote 131- the Congress. 108, after a vitriol-filled debate "Nitish Kumar made me on Nitish Kumar during which he defended his a 'mohra' (pawn) to build his decision to return to the NDA image. The entire action (of siding with NDA fold, saying the opposition seeking his resignation) was should not teach him a lesson just an excuse so he could go PATNA: Union minister and in secularism. with BJP," Yadav, who along LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan on The result of the floor test, with his father and RJD chief Friday described Bihar Chief held a day after he took office Lalu Prasad, and mother Minister Nitish Kumar's deci- for the sixth time, jettisoning Rabri Devi have been made an sion of aligning with the NDA the RJD and embracing for- accused in the hotels-for-land as "better late than never". mer ally BJP, was a foregone scandal case, said. The Nitish Kumar-led NDA conclusion given the numeri- Yadav said Kumar, whom government on Friday secured cal superiority of the bloc sup- he referred to as his "guru" and 131 votes against the opposi- Shiksha Mitras holding a protest in Meerut over the cancellation of porting his government. Four Uttar Pradesh JD(U) leaders greet Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after his government won the trust "chacha" (uncle), despite hav- tion's 108 during the floor test members in the 243-member vote in Patna on Friday PTI ing the epithet "vikas purush" in the Bihar Assembly. their appointment as Assistant Teachers by the Supreme Court PTI house could not vote, reducing (man of development), can- "I would term the decision the total strength of the house should not teach me lessons He narrated events that pre- not serve just one family," he not win elections on his own. (Nitish aligning with NDA) as OUR CORRESPONDENT As Chairman Ramesh during the trust vote to 239. in secularism. Secularism is to ceded his decision to walk out said, insisting it had become He cited the Assembly polls better late than never, rather I Yadav's requests to restore With the effective strength be practised. I cannot be with of the grand alliance on July 26. very difficult for him to run the of 1995 and 2014 Lok Sabha would say that it is a good deci- LUCKNOW: Opposition par- order failed, he adjourned the of the House reduced to 239 people who commit the sin of Kumar said he followed coalition government. Earlier, elections when his party could sion indeed," he told reporters ties on Friday protested in Uttar House first for 20 minutes and during voting, Bihar's new gov- amassing property through "coalition ethics" and rebut- soon after Kumar moved the secure just seven and two seats here. Kumar was sworn in as Pradesh Legislative Council then till 12 noon. ernment needed 120 votes to corrupt means while hiding ted the charge that he betrayed motion seeking confidence of respectively. the chief minister yesterday, as against the alleged baton charge When the House reassem- win the confidence vote. behind the shield of secular- people's mandate, which his the House, a rancorous debate In his speech, Kumar said he returned to the NDA after by the police on contractual bled, opposition members con- Replying to the debate on ism," he said. detractors claimed, was for the ensued, with his former deputy the decision to ally with the four years. The day earlier, he teachers at some places. tinued their protest and the the confidence vote, Kumar In his brief 10-minute grand alliance. "The mandate Tejashwi Yadav mounting an BJP was in the best interest had resigned as the chief min- Protesting members of House was again adjourned tore into the likes of Lalu speech, Kumar said,"I asked was for good work and trans- all-out attack on him, calling of Bihar. Now that there is an ister, with the JD(U) breaking the opposition barged into for 30 minutes. Prasad and others who criti- him (Tejashwi) to explain his parency," he said. his decision to join hands with NDA government in the state ranks with its allies. the Well of the House even as 'Shiksha mitras' (ad-hoc cised him for returning to the position on graft allegations "The people's court is the the BJP "dhokha" (betrayal) and another at the Centre, the Taking about the recent Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath teachers) launched an agitation BJP-led NDA's fold. against him, but he was not in biggest court and it is my with the people of Bihar. state will scale new heights of controversy in which Tejashwi assured that "no injustice" will across the state on Thursday. "People (the opposition) a position to respond." duty to serve people. I can- Yadav's speech was repeat- development, he said. Yadav was embroiled, Paswan be meted to anyone. Later, CM Adityanath in a said Kumar had two options As soon as the House statement in the House said, before him -- he could have dis- assembled, Leader of Oppo- "we appeal to the agitating missed Tejashwi, the deputy sition Ahmed Hasan raised Shikshamitras to remain calm NDA may dangle Governor's post to pacify livid Sharad chief minister in the erstwhile the issue of protesting 'shiksha and patient. Government is Grand Alliance government mitras' and alleged that they sensitive on their concerns and DHIRENDRA KUMAR the support of BJP, the senior JD(U) the conversation he had with senior ing hands with BJP. “Listening to his or dissolved the cabinet. But were on Thursday subjected will not allow any injustice to leader had raised his reservations over leaders of JD(U) and BJP. conscience, Nitish Kumar decided to he (Kumar) played a "master to baton charge in Gorakhpur be meted to them." NEW DELHI: In a bid to contain inter- Nitish’s decision to ally with “commu- Sources close to Yadav said that he form an alliance with BJP. But my con- stroke" by resigning, the LJP and other places. "Frustrated "There were discrepancies nal revolt, the NDA is mulling to offer nal forces”. had conversation with Jaitley on Thurs- science does not allow me to support chief said. "Kumar has now over failing to get adjusted in the process of adjustment a governor's post to senior Janata Dal According to party insiders, after day and on the proposal of a ministerial Nitish Kumar's decision of forming joined hands with his natural in government jobs, they are of 1.72 lakh shiksha mitras as (United) leader Sharad Yadav. Accord- having rounds of parleys with Nitish portfolio in the Union government, the government with the BJP,” Anwar had ally by breaking his unnatural staging dharnas but the gov- full time teachers due to which ing to sources, the former JD(U) presi- Kumar and Finance Minister Arun JD(U) leader clearly said that he was said. On the Anwar protest, a senior alliance with Lalu Prasad," Pas- ernment has subjected them the Supreme Court quashed dent, who had expressed his displeasure Jaitley, Yadav was assured that the alli- not interested in becoming a minister JD(U) leader said, “Given that JD(U) wan told reporters. to barbaric lathi charge. Two their appointments. Our gov- over the recent developments in Bihar, ance would ‘take care’ of him under the and would in fact continue to oppose is a democratic party, Anawar has the "Ever since the Grand Alli- shiksha mitras have commit- ernment is going through the has ‘somehow’ agreed to consider the given circumstances. the BJP nationally and in Bihar. right to express his views. Everything ance government was formed ted suicide so far," he alleged. SC order and trying to find out proposal. Earlier, there was a buzz that Yadav Besides Yadav, another senior is in order and those who are trying to in Bihar, I said that it would Following this SP, BSP and ways," the CM added. Notably, soon after Kumar may be inducted into Union Cabinet, JD(U) leader Ali Anwar has contin- read anything out of it, would get dis- not last even for two-and-a-half Congress members moved to I appeal to them not to announced forming government with which was rejected by him following ued his tirade against Kumar for join- appointed very soon.” years. Now my prediction has the Well of the House, raising resort to violence and start come true," he added. MPOST slogans. teaching in schools, he said. MP points out 393 more pilgrims potato farmers' Drug racket: Telugu actor leave Jammu BJP moves ED against Naveen condition bad, Ravi Teja appears before SIT for Amarnath Patnaik's poll expenditure JAMMU: A batch of 393 pil- seeks Govt help grims on Friday left Jammu for OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT being supplied in Hyderabad, the 3,888-metre-high Amar- OUR CORRESPONDENT and claimed to have seized psy- nath cave shrine of Lord Shiva BHUBANESWAR: Intensify- HYDERABAD: Popular chotropic substances from him. in south Kashmir Himalayas, ing its campaign against Biju NEW DELHI: The condition Telugu film actor Ravi Teja The SIT sleuths yesterday amid tight security. Janata Dal president and Odisha of potato farmers is very bad today appeared before the conducted raids in different Escorted by the CRPF and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, and the government should Telangana Prohibition and parts of the city. the police, the 28th batch con- the Odisha unit of BJP on Fri- take urgent steps to support Excise Department's special The Excise officials have so sisting of 294 males, 52 females day lodged a complaint with the them, BJP member Chaudhary investigation team (SIT) in far arrested 20 people, includ- plus 47 sadhus and sadhvis left Enforcement Directorate (ED) Babulal said in the Lok Sabha connection with a high-end ing US citizen Dundu Anish, in a convoy of nine vehicles seeking a probe into Patnaik's on Friday. online drug racket busted by it. a former aerospace engi- for Baltal and Pahalgam base- poll expenditure. Raising the issue during Teja is among the 12 per- questioned recently. neer who has worked with camps of the shrine this morn- "We have requested the ED Zero Hour, he said the gov- sonalities, including directors During the investigation the NASA, and seven BTech ing, officials said. With Friday's to probe into Patnaik's poll ernment should give at least and actors, from the Telugu into the drug racket that was degree-holders employed with batch, a total of 68,299 pilgrims expenditure and from where Rs 100 subsidy per quintal to film industry summoned by busted here on July 2, names multi-national companies in have left Jammu for Amarnath did he got the amount to spend these farmers. the SIT which is questioning of some members of the Telugu Hyderabad. since the yatra began from in the elections. As the Chief He also said potato should several people as part of cases film industry had cropped up, As a part of the racket, high- Jammu on June 28. The num- Minister has already dubbed the be made mandatory in mid- registered in connection with the SIT earlier said. end drugs like lysergic acid ber of pilgrims this year has BJP's charges are false and mali- such money in the 2014 general before the Election Commis- day meal for school children. the racket. Since July 19, the SIT has diethylamide (LSD) and meth- crossed last year's figures. As cious, we have sought the ED elections," said BJP spokesman sion of India and Income Tax Babulal said big compa- The actor, who is popularly questioned filmmaker Puri ylenedioxy-methamphetamine many as 2,49,755 pilgrims have help," BJP state vice-president Golak Mohapatra. department. The Orissa High nies are making huge money called as 'Mass Maharaja' by Jagannadh, cinematogra- (MDMA) were being supplied. visited the cave shrine till last Samir Mohanty told reporters. The BJP alleged that while Court yesterday had adjourned by making packaged products his fans, has featured in many pher Shyam K Naidu, actors P The investigators suspect that evening, a senior official said. The BJP alleged that there Patnaik showed one figure as to Monday the hearing on a from potato but the farmers are films, including "Amma Naana Subba Raju, Tarun Kumar and film personalities, employees of The government has mobil- was lot of discrepancies in the his poll expenditure, the BJD in bunch of pleas alleging discrep- suffering. O Tamila Ammayi", "Dubai P Navdeep, actresses Charmi MNCs, school and college stu- ised a heavy security blanket of poll expenditure of Patnaik, who its documents showed another ancies in the poll expenses of Congress member Deep- Seenu", "Kick" and "Don Kaur and Mumaith Khan, and dents were among the clients. over 35,000 to 40,000 troops won from Hinjili assembly seg- figure for Hinjili assembly seg- Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ender Hooda raised demand Seenu". art director Dharma Rao alias The racketeers placed including the police, the Army, ment in 2014. ment in its affidavits. and his party BJD. for setting up of an airport in His family members earlier Chinna. orders through 'Darknet' (a the BSF and the CRPF. Mohanty said the people of Patnaik had signed in both The BJP had been demand- Meham in Haryana. said he does not take drugs. The SIT had two days back restricted online network fre- This year's yatra will be Odisha have right to know the the affidavits as a candidate in ing disqualification of Patnaik as Hooda criticised govern- Teja has acted in several arrested a Dutch national, Mike quently used in illegal activ- eight days shorter than the last source of the ruling BJD's fund- Hinjili and as the president of a legislator alleging that he had ment's decision to set up an air- movies directed by Puri Jagan- Kamminga (33), in connec- ities) and the drugs were year's 48 days and will conclude ing. "We doubt, the BJD has the BJD. filed false poll affidavit before port in Jewar in Greater Noida nadh, who was the first person tion with the ongoing inves- delivered by couriers, including on Shravan Purnima (Raksha received funds from chitfund Earlier, the BJP had lodged the Election Commission of without considering Meham. from the film industry to be tigation into a case of drugs from overseas, the officials said. Bandhan) on August 7. MPOST companies. They have spent a compliant against Patnaik India. Ethiopian police chief interacts Tamil Nadu CM Chandrashekhar attacked Is Pak celebrating Nitish with Haryana DGP on policing unveils state's policy on inside jail, claims Bhim Army win: Sena poser to Shah environment OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT SAHARANPUR: The office- The NDA has got OUR CORRESPONDENT bearers of the Bhim Army MUMBAI: In a dig at the BJP its "old friend" gheraoed the office of the dis- over recent developments in CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu trict magistrate alleging that Bihar, the Shiv Sena on Fri- back, it said, Chief Minister K Palaniswami the outfit's founder Chan- day said it seemed its ally had but pointed out unveiled the State Environment drasekhar was assaulted inside "made Pakistan happy" by Policy 2017 which has among a jail here. aligning with Nitish Kumar. that Kumar had its goals measures to tackle the They also submitted a The Sena said in an editorial "splashed a lot of impact of climate change. memorandum to adminis- that politics on Friday was "no Ensuring readiness to take trative officials yesterday and longer about morals and ideals" muck" on Modi necessary steps to face the demanded necessary action and added that Prime Minister when he left the impact of climate change, pro- and an unbiased investigation Narendra Modi and BJP chief NDA tecting environment resources, into their charges. alleged role in the violence in Amit Shah had "snatched away" out that Kumar had "splashed a MPOST BUREAU There was a healthy session developing and renewing The mother of Bhim Army's Saharanpur. the opposition's prime ministe- lot of muck" on Modi when he of experience sharing regarding it, integrating environment district unit president Kamal He had shot to limelight rial face. left the NDA. The BJP formed a govern- NEW DELHI: Zenebe, First Haryana Police and the police dependent welfare schemes Walia said if "innocent people" after holding a demonstration "Amit Shah had earlier said "Has that muck been ment in Manipur and in Goa Secretary, Embassy of Ethiopia forces in Ethiopia. with development projects are of the Dalit outfit were attacked at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi if Nitish Kumar won, Pakistan washed off now," asked the despite not having a majority, along with Haneta GM, advisor The discussion concen- among the goals of the policy, they would not sit silent. against violence on Dalits in would celebrate. So is Pakistan Sena, a constituent of the BJP- it said. of the Commissioner General trated largely upon training of an official release said here on The office-bearers sought Saharanpur. celebrating now," it asked in the led NDA government at the "The BJP should ask its con- of the Federal Police of the Fed- police forces, law & order situ- Friday. The policy document, an early resolution of the issue Earlier, two members of the editorial in the Sena mouth- Centre and in Maharashtra. science if this would have been eral Democratic Republic of ation, crime scenario particu- prepared by the Environment and warned of launching a stir Bhim Army were arrested in piece, 'Saamana'. "In just two years, after possible if the party did not Ethiopia called on B S Sandhu, larly heinous crime and human Department,was received by if their demands were not met. Saharanpur for their alleged It said, "It seems that the Modi kept on with his win- have its government in Delhi," Director General of Police, trafficking. Environment Minister K C Chandrashekhar, a law- involvement in the Ramnagar BJP itself has made Pakistan ning spree, Nitish Kumar's con- the Sena said. It said the BJP Haryana in his office on Friday. The Ethiopian delegation Karupannan from the Chief yer by profession, was arrested caste violence on May 9 after a happy by collaborating with science once again made him should "immediately ask" Nit- They discussed issues relat- was keen to know about the Minister at the Secretariat on on June 8 by the Special Task person was killed and several Nitish". join the NDA fold. Politics is ish Kumar to clarify his views ing to structural and opera- procedure adopted for private July 26 in the presence of top Force of Uttar Pradesh Police others were injured in a clash The NDA has got its "old no more about ideals and mor- on violence by gau rakshaks tional organisation of Haryana security agencies in Haryana, officials, including Chief Secre- from Himachal Pradesh's Dal- between Dalits and Thakurs at friend" back, it said, but pointed als," it said. (cow vigilantes). Police. which they were briefed about. tary Girija Vaidyanathan. housie in connection with his Shabbirpur village on May 5. 7 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 mp nation HC stays Centre SC rejects SpiceJet's Opp, BJP spar on Gujarat Cong regulation on silver appeals in dispute MLA's abduction; RS adjourned leaf standards with Kalanithi Maran NEW DELHI: The govern- OUR CORRESPONDENT ment's move to prohibit use of animal origin material in OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha Two more Gujarat the manufacture of silver leaf proceedings were washed that is used as a decoration on NEW DELHI: The Supreme out on Friday amid ruckus as sweets was on Friday stayed by Court on Friday dismissed Congress members indulged Cong MLAs resign the Delhi High Court. the appeals of budget carrier in vociferous sloganeering A bench of Acting Chief SpiceJet challenging the Delhi through the day to protest the OUR CORRESPONDENT Justice Gita Mittal and Justice High Court verdict asking it to alleged abduction of their MLA C Hari Shankar put on hold the deposit Rs 579 crore in con- by policemen in Gujarat and AHMEDABAD: In yet another operation of an 2016 amend- nection with a share transfer their BJP MPs charging them blow to the Congress in Guja- ment in the Food Safety and dispute with its previous owner In their suit, Maran and his with defaming the state. rat, two more party MLAs have Standards regulations by which Kalanithi Maran. airline company had sought The House witnessed resigned from the Assembly, use of animal origin material "We are rejecting (the issuance of stock warrants in repeated adjournments right taking the total number of leg- for making silver leaf was pro- appeals)," a bench compris- SpiceJet to them as per a sale from the word go, as noisy islators who have quit to five, hibited. The court issued notice ing justices R F Nariman and purchase agreement (SPA) scenes over the issue disrupted ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls. to the Ministry of Health, S K Kaul said while upholding of 2015 which had led to the the Question Hour, the Zero The desertion of MLAs which notified the amend- the July three judgement of the transfer of ownership of the Hour and later the private from the Congress Legislature ment, and the Food Safety and high court. budget carrier to Ajay Singh. members' and official legisla- Party is worrying for the party Standards Authority of India The appeals were filed in the Maran and Kal Airways tive business. which has fielded its senior (FSSAI) seeking their stand on apex court by the airline and its had alleged before the single When the House met at leader Ahmed Patel for the Assembly elections are due a PIL challenging the changed co-founder Ajay Singh. judge that despite giving Rs 2.30 pm after four adjourn- said asking the opposition to gise for "what you said in the Upper House election, slated later this year, with veteran standards of silver leaf and A division bench of the 579 crore to SpiceJet, the car- ments in the pre-lunch ses- apologise to Gujarat. morning". However, he did not on August 8. Mansinh Chau- leader Shankarsinh Vaghela which was to come into effect high court had asked SpiceJet rier had failed to issue them the sion, Minister of State for Asking the Congress mem- get any response from them. han, the Congress MLA from breaking ranks with the party from August 1 this year. to deposit the money, saying, warrants or allot tranche one Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar bers to indulge in "self intro- Kurien also asked the ruling Balasinor, handed his resig- last week. The bench said that its "there is nothing worthwhile" and two of convertible redeem- Abbas Naqvi demanded that spection", he said despite party members to help in run- nation to Assembly Speaker Earlier, Balwantsinh Rajput, order and the petition be in the petitions to show its able preference shares and that the Opposition should tender getting (politically) battered, ning the House. Ramanlal Vora this morning. the party's chief whip in the placed before the Ministry of finances were precarious or the amount was not utilised an apology to Gujarat for tar- the party has not realised the Irked at not getting any Chhanabhai Chaudhary, Assembly, Tejashreeben Patel Health for consideration of the that its cash position was so for paying statutory dues for nishing its image. gravity (Inka band- baaja baj response from either side, the party legislator from and Prahlad Patel quit the party aspect of labelling or marking stretched that it could not com- which they were also facing The Congress MPs were chuka hai, aur uske baad bhi Kurien repeatedly warned that Vansda, gave his resignation on Thursday and straightaway as non-vegetarian the products ply with its single judge order prosecution. alleging that the Gujarat police- inko ehsaas nahin hai). he would be forced to adjourn to the Speaker at the latter's res- joined the ruling BJP. After using the silver leaf and an affi- asking it to deposit the amount. Apart from ordering that men had abducted its MLA in As BJP members were on the House. "Both sides are idence last night. resigning from the House davit be filed before the next However, the division the amount be deposited in the the state with a view to influ- their feet and raised slogans not cooperating. Both sides With this the Congress's and also all party posts, they date of hearing on August 29. bench had provided it some court, the single judge had also ence the upcoming elections like 'shame-shame' to taunt are shouting. They are creat- tally has reduced to 52 in the had driven to the BJP office in The court stayed operation relief by allowing it to deposit asked Spicejet and Maran to to the Upper House. the Congress, Naqvi said the ing problems...I will have to 182-seat assembly. Gandhinagar and joined the of the July 15, 2016, notifica- the amount in two parts. appoint an "arbitral tribunal" "This morning during people of Gujarat have been adjourn the House. This is the The Congress is already saffron party in the presence of tion, by which the amendment It had said that part of the to decide the share transfer dis- the Zero Hour and Question "deeply hurt by this conspir- time for Private Members' busi- rattled in the state, where the its president Amit Shah. was notified, saying if it was amount could be secured by pute between them in a year. Hour, Leader of the Oppo- acy" and the Congress should ness and if the members do not not put on hold then nearly 1.5 a cash deposit of Rs 250 crore The amount was to be sition (Ghulam Nabi Azad) apologise to them. He also cooperate, I will be forced to ments one after the other. Congress' deputy leader Anand lakh people engaged in manu- and the balance by a bank guar- deposited in five instalments and Anand Sharma had made claimed that the Gujarat elec- adjourn." The House was adjourned Sharma, raised the issue and facture of the item, as claimed antee of Rs 329 crore. with the first one in August objectionable statements to tions will be held in a fair and "I am helpless," the Deputy twice during Zero Hour after the party members stormed the in the PIL, would be on the SpiceJet and Singh had 2016, the court had said. defame Gujarat. They said free atmosphere. Chairman said before adjourn- it had assembled for the day Well raising slogans. streets without a job. challenged before the divi- Market regulator SEBI had Gujarat which was earlier a The Congress members ing the House for the day. and then twice again during Similar scenes were wit- The amendment in stan- sion bench the July last year's earlier expressed its inabil- safe haven for state encounters trooped into the Well raising Congress members had ear- the Question Hour till 2.30 PM. nessed when the House met dards of the silver leaf has been interim order passed by a sin- ity before the high court to has witnessed kidnapping of slogans like "stop murder of lier repeatedly trooped into the Soon after the House again, forcing Kurien to challenged by five persons who gle judge alleging that the court approve the board resolution an MLA for stealing of votes. democracy". Well raising anti-government assembled, Kurien firstadjourn the proceedings till represent several family-run did not have the jurisdiction. passed by SpiceJet for issue of The Leader of the Opposition, In a bid to run the House, slogans and charging the BJP adjourned the proceedings for noon. A repeat of the protests units which are engaged in The single judge's order had warrants in favour of Maran Chief Whip (in Gujarat) ... have Deputy Chairman P J Kurien with "stealing" MLAs to help its 10 minutes as Congress lead- saw Chairman Hamid Ansari manufacture of silver leaf or come on a civil suit by Sun TV and his Kal Airways. deserted the (Congress) party, asked the Congress members candidates win the Rajya Sabha ers, including Leader of Oppo- to adjourn the House for 15 'chandi ka warq' by traditional group's chief Kalanithi Maran The board resolution was MLAs are quitting...," Naqvi whether they wanted to apolo- polls, forcing brief adjourn- sition Ghulam Nabi Azad and minutes after it reassembled. methods. and his Kal Airways. passed on the court's direction. VICE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Indrani sat on Sheena's face, said 'here's your flat': Driver

OUR CORRESPONDENT ing his questioning in the CBI rjea's son from an earlier mar- The driver claimed Indrani Venkaiah voices anguish court. Indrani Mukerjea and riage - when she was killed. told him on skype that she MUMBAI: Indrani Mukerjea her husband Peter Mukerjea, Indrani had claimed that wanted to kill both her daugh- strangled her daughter Sheena former media owners, have Sheena Bora was in the US. ter and her son Mikhail because Bora and "sat on her face", been in jail since 2015 for the The crime surfaced three "they are defaming me by call- her driver and co-accused in murder of Sheena Bora, Indra- years later after the arrest of ing me mother." Indrani had over Congress charges murder alleged on Friday in ni's daughter by a previous Indrani's driver Shyamvar Rai, told the world that the two were a Mumbai court. She set her marriage. who led the police to Sheena her siblings. OUR CORRESPONDENT Naidu said it has been func- body on fire too, according to The 25-year-old was killed Bora's remains in jungles near Sheena Bora, she told her tioning for the last 16 years and him. inside a car in 2012, allegedly Mumbai. driver, had demanded a three- HYDERABAD: Amid ques- that it does not accept funds "Indrani Madam sat on by Indrani, her ex-husband Indrani was arrested in bedroom flat in Mumbai's tions raised over the business from government. Sheena's face and said - here's Sanjeev Khanna and her driver. August 2015. Three months upscale Pali Hill, a car and a practices of his family mem- "They (trust) don't take your three-bedroom flat," She was in a relationship with later Peter Mukerjea was also diamond ring to keep up the bers, NDA's vice presidential funding from government. driver Shyamvar Rai said dur- Rahul Mukerjea - Peter Muke- arrested. charade. nominee M Venkaiah Naidu on They offer training by work- Friday said he felt anguished by ing with banks. They have not Government of West Bengal the allegations and maintained accepted foreign contribution Office Of The Superintending Engineer PWD South Western Electrical Circle, that he never interfered with at all. Even a single rupee," he Sahid Mangal Pandey Sarani, Midnapur-721101 the business of his children. said. "I asked yesterday (about Abridged NIT Naidu, who was speaking at the matter). 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Naidu said he had told his the system, he said. and Himanshu Motors owned "Those who are in mud, children not to get into politics Notices are issued routinely by Telangana chief minister's they cannot see somebody and that he would not interfere for details and that they have son. wearing a white shirt and in their business. also been sent to Indira Gan- INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING OF GRAM PANCHAYATS (ISGP) PROJECT II Ramesh had also alleged dhoti. They try to stick (mud) "I did not interfere in any dhi Pratishtan, he said. PANCHAYATS & RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT that on June 20, the Telangana on others. Then I asked for way in the business of my son Stating that he felt Government of West Bengal government issued a "secret the first time (about the busi- any day," he said. anguished over the charges, NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PROCUREMENT OF order" exempting the Swarna ness)", he said. Naidu said he On the questions over Naidu, said such things are ANDROID BASED SMART PHONES. Bharat Trust of Naidu's daugh- was told that the government the trust run by his daughter, inescapable in public life. RFB Reference No: 1044/ISGPP/PROC-23/2017 Date: 28.07.2017 [Package No. WB/ISGPP II/G/08] Loan No.: 8723 IN Gopalkrishna challenges Venkaiah to TV debate Government of India has received a credit from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development OUR CORRESPONDENT the non-BJP forces, but Gan- (IBRD) equivalent to US$ 210 Million as credit support dhi feels the unity has already for the ISGP Program II in West Bengal. The Program NEW DELHI: Opposition's been projected to the masses, invites bids from reputed, bona fide & resourceful vice presidential nominee even during the presidential bidders having credentials for supply of Android based Gopalkrishna Gandhi on Fri- poll. day pitched for a televised "And the fact that (oppo- smart phones. 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For other details & conditions in connection with consider their suitability. of secular, republican forces. the e-tender may be seen under West Bengal State Marketing The 71-year-old former cussion, not a debate, between parties, including the JD(U) And as a person who belongs Board at www.wbtenders.gov.in ambassador, who also served us two on RS TV so that our which has just entered into an to no party, as an independent Sd/- as the West Bengal gover- perspectives can be shared not alliance with the BJP in Bihar, candidate I look to all the MPs Secretary, nor between 2004-2009, said just with the electors but with had supported the candidature to consider my suitability and Nadia Zilla Regulated Market Committee he believes that the vice pres- the public at large in an atmo- of the Mahatma's grandson. vote as autonomous electors," idential election is about the sphere of cordiality and frank- "I would like to believe he said. "safeguarding of our republi- ness," he said. there is no change in the JD(U) If elected, Gandhi said, his can values", above and beyond Asked why he chose to decision to support my can- endeavour would be to fol- party politics. contest despite the numbers didature," Gandhi said, when low the examples of Sarvepalli "I therefore welcome the stacked against him, Gan- queried about the recent polit- Radhakrishnan, Zakir Husain, opportunity to share the ballot dhi said he did so as a "united ical churning that saw Nitish Justice Hidayatullah, R Ven- paper with Naidu and I look opposition" made an "earnest Kumar resigning and then tak- kataraman, K R Narayanan, forward to discuss important request, overcoming their ing oath as Bihar chief minister Bhairon Singhji Shekhawat and national issues from the consti- own regional and political dif- with the BJP's support. the incumbent vice president tutional perspective with him. ferences for re-affirming the Political experts believe Hamid Ansari in discharg- "I have requested the Rajya country's republican values Kumar's decision has exposed ing his duties, including as the Sabha TV to arrange a joint dis- and democratic ethos. Eighteen the fragility of unity among chairman of the Rajya Sabha. ICA-T 2983(2)2017 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 EDITORIAL Indian market grows High hopes to Growth story is based on fundamentals, market offers huge soothe dragon opportunities, analyses Himanshu Khandelwal in the long run, I prefer a pure on Doklam play on this theme, the recently mid the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops listed Central Depository Ser- in Doklam at the tri-junction with Bhutan, National vices Limited (CDSL). CDSL Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese State is the only listed play on the Councillor Yang Jiechi and held talks this Thursday. depository services, which is AThis talk, Beijing said, included ‘major problems’ and ‘regional a duopoly market in India. It issues’, signalling that the stand-off in Doklam between Chi- has been growing at an impres- nese and Indian troops in the Sikkim sector was likely to have sive 23 per cent in the last three been on the agenda. The meeting was held on the sidelines of years with expanding margins the BRICS security summit in Beijing, where Doval and Yang of 54 per cent. Its annuity rev- are special representatives of the India-China border mecha- enues with operating lever- nism. As per the reports of Xinhua news agency, Yang also India’s per capita age make it a cash generating separately exchanged views with the three senior representa- machine. The stock trades at tives on bilateral relations, international and regional issues income has 35x earning, but expect it to and multilateral affairs, setting forth China’s position on bilat- grown by 300 be lapped up by institutional eral issues and major problems. On the other hand, Minister investors on every correction. of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar, speaking in the Rajya per cent in rupee For those who feel when Sabha, highlighted the agreement reached in June in Astana terms in the last markets are at the top, you between the countries, to intensify ‘development partnership’ risk missing the bus. India has and ‘people-to-people contact’. Responding to a question about decade creating one of the highest real rates China’s recent denial of visa to a group of journalists to Tibet an aspirational since 2002, which provides and the remedial measures being taken to defuse the Doklam room for last few rate cuts by stand-off, Akbar said that the two countries had agreed to consumer of Representational Image RBI. The spread between the work together. “When Prime Minister Modi and President Xi goods and 10-year paper and nifty earn- Jinping met in Astana, a closer development partnership was he Indian market next decade creating mas- generates a healthy cash flow book by 30 per cent annually ing yields at just 60 bps, one discussed and both the countries agreed that we will inten- services. This marked a historical sive investment opportunities. and has seen a PE contraction and stock price at 100 per cent of the lowest levels in history. sify our people-to-people contacts and do whatever is neces- coupled with day on Tuesday this Three major features can be recently to 30 times against the (USD terms) every year in the This is the reason valuations sary to bring both countries closer,” he said. Union Minister government week when Nifty mentioned. usual 45 times, historically pro- last five years with an NPA of of Indian equities shall remain of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj also said that despite the Ttouched the magic level of First, is the formalisation viding a good entry point to just 0.2 per cent! high compared to the previous commitment to improve bilateral ties, India had not hesitated policies have 10,000, driven by better earn- of the economy. The unorgan- long term investors. The third important aspect years and other emerging mar- to protest whenever differences arose with China about issues ings from blue-chips and a ised sector accounts for nearly Secondly is the recent hous- is physical to financial savings. ket peers. like stapled visas for Indian citizens from Arunachal or the visit kick-started mega strong liquidity. However, 75 per cent of trade and 90 per ing boom. Low-cost housing is Demonetisation may not have The elevated PE levels or of Dalai Lama to Tawang. Maintaining that India remained trends that will profit booking at higher levels cent of employment in India. the focus area of the govern- achieved much on the black the recent IPO boom may sig- open to Chinese companies, she said, “There is no policy to pulled the market down to a With initiatives like GST, the ment and the best way to play money, but it did put money nal a revival of animal spir- deny China’s business opportunities.” The statement about drive India’s mild correction, attributed to tax arbitrage available to the this is through housing finance back to work! Banks received its in the economy or an over closer developmental partnership was also corroborated by growth story over a psychological effect of muted smaller traders will slowly companies (HFC). Mortgage USD 230 billion worth of new exuberant market. Histori- an MEA official, who termed bilateral ties between the two Q1 results for mid caps and erode an increasing address- to GDP is less than 10 per deposits and a major portion cally, bull markets in India countries as a ‘factor of stability’ especially with the ‘Astana the next decade the forthcoming Fed monetary able market for the organised cent in India versus an Asian of the same has stayed in the have never peaked with inter- consensus’ on June 9, during the bilateral meeting between creating massive policy meet. companies. Opportunities for average of 20 per cent. Own- banks. Falling currency hold- est rates eventually bottom- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chinese President, in investment Stock markets in India have established players in con- ing a house is still a dream for ings and low deposit rates are ing out; rather this happens Kazakhstan’s capital where both sides had agreed to resolve dis- been soaring as the economy sumer, healthcare, textiles, and most Indians, hence most of pushing more savings into mostly at the initial phase of a putes through negotiations. Referring to the 40-minute meet- opportunities enters a prolonged period of jewellery are immense. Organ- the home buyers are end users capital markets that are chas- bull cycle. ing on June 9, Gopal Baglay, spokesperson for the Ministry of political and economic stabil- ised hospital and diagnostic resulting in this sector deliv- ing better returns. Household “We always overestimate External Affairs, said, “Our approach is to resolve disputes in ity. At elevated valuations, near companies control only 10 ering the best risk-adjusted savings percentage in mutual the change that will occur in a peaceful manner through discussions. There are established term returns seem uncertain per cent of the overall market, returns. Consider this, HDFC, funds and equity markets has the next two years and under- mechanisms to address the border issue. As far as the current but investors should focus on which is growing at mid-teens a blue chip industry leader, increased fourfold since 2011. estimate the change that will situation goes, we have again said that we have pointed to the riding the mega trends. every year. With only 3-4 large has delivered a compounded This is another mega trend occur in the next ten.” This Bill Astana consensus between President Xi Jinping and PM Modi. India’s per capita income players in the country, they are annual return of 23 per cent which will reshape the finan- Gates quote is apt for investors The first component (of the Astana consensus) is that relations has grown by 300 per cent in expected to catapult 5-6 times in USD terms for the last 15 cial services industry in the who focus too much on the are significant and the two countries are factors of stability. rupee terms in the last decade ahead in the next decade. years. Recently, my favourite years to come. short term noise and miss the And the second component is that differences between India creating an aspirational con- Dr Lal Pathlabs is the sec- has been Canfin Homes, the The direct plays on this Mega trends. IPA and China should be handled or addressed in such a manner sumer of goods and services. ond largest pathology service fastest growing mid-size HFC theme would be capital market (The author is Managing that they do not become disputes. That remains our approach.” This coupled with govern- provider growing at an impres- focused on lending to salaried oriented companies like IIFL Director, Asas Capital. It may be noted that in Astana, Foreign Secretary S Jaishan- ment policies have kick-started sive 27 per cent revenue growth class first time home owners. holdings, and Edelweiss which The views expressed kar had said that both the countries understand their differ- mega trends that will drive in the last five years, 11 per cent Canfin’s USD 2 billion bal- have been doing well. Since are strictly personal.) ences and these differences would not become disputes. “In India’s growth story over the above the industry growth. It ance sheet has grown its loan their model is more cyclical fact, if handled properly, differences can even become oppor- tunities. The sense of the meeting was that the two countries have a great interest in working with each other and there are dear chances that we will have differences. Where we have differ- EDITOR millenniumpost.in ences, we have to work and find common ground. And wher- Quote martial THE CLEANING SPREE ever we have concerns, each side will approach it with a degree of seriousness,” he had said. The matter about garbage disposal and recycling is in itself a big one to resolve. Additionally, the Log on to write letters to the Life is denied by lack editor or send them to Meanwhile, the Union Minister of External Affairs of attention, whether condition of sanitation workers and their harassment on the job only compounds the already informed the Parliament on Thursday that there was no quid dismal situation. Concern for sanitation workers is important as their work contributes sig- [email protected] pro quo with China on the issue of ‘sufferings’ of the Tibetan it be to cleaning nificantly to the welfare of the locality. Also, with Clean India drive in full swing, these workers You can also send your people and stapled visas being given to Arunachal Pradesh res- windows or trying to comments to The Editor, idents by Beijing. While responding to questions in the Rajya write a masterpiece should be given a special status. By considering their genuine demands, the government can fix Sabha on the issue of stapled visa to Arunachal residents by this crisis right now but the long-term challenge of managing garbage still remains. And most Millennium Post, China, the minister said that the issue had been raised in every Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah bilateral meeting at various levels; about India’s stand on Tibet, important is that by recognising the significance of this work, a much-needed change in mindset NADIA BOULANGER Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 she said “We used to earlier talk of One China policy, but we can be brought about. used to say that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. SAMEEKSHA AGGARWAL Via email And when we say that, we want China to also recognise this. Our policy has been made very clear.” On the issue of Dalai Lama’s proposed visit to Tawang, Swaraj categorically said, “We allowed him to do so as it is not the first time but the fifth or sixth time that he is visiting the place.” Meanwhile, with the presence of Doval, who arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, to Why I dislike Kanwariyas take part in a two-day meeting of NSAs of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) being hosted by Yang, hopes are high that rising temperatures caused by a tense stand-off with My father was a kanwariya for over a decade but how I abhor them today China on the Doklam plateau will come down. hat’s there not groups). to like about Last year, during yet Lord Shiva? another road trip at this fate- Dowry laws He’s human in ful time of the year, at least n what comes as a timely check on widespread misuse Whis flaws and yet divine in his there had been some prep- of dowry prohibition provision under the Indian Penal SHUTAPA PAUL power and wisdom. He loves arations. State governments Code’s Section 498A, the Supreme Court on Thursday with a passion and fights with on the kanwar route in north ordered a slew of safeguards, including ‘involvement a vengeance. He isn’t preten- India had cordoned off sec- Iof civil society and sensitisation of investigation officers and tious or ‘holier than thou’ like tions of the road to allow the magistrates’. Acknowledging a growing trend among women the other gods. He belongs to kanwars to move at their own involved in marital discord to abuse Section 498A of IPC to the original ‘School of Cool’. pace or simply camp on the rope in their husbands' relatives — including parents, minor And boy, can he party! Shiva road if they were tired. Though children, siblings, and grandparents — in criminal cases, a has always been a popular the speed of our journey was bench of Justices AK Goel and UU Lalit said it was high time figure especially among the still compromised, traffic was for committees of social workers, homemakers, retired per- In this complete youth, and it’s only growing in still moving, and we thanked sons other upstanding citizens to form the vanguard against recent times. Today, there are Shiva for it. This year though frivolous cases which violated human rights of the innocent surrender to the ‘psy’ parties, intricate tattoos, along with Uttar Pradesh chief embroiling them into unjust legal traps. This is a shift from God’s will, my clothes, and all imagined par- minister Yogi Adityanath, the the dominant judicial conception of women as victims who aphernalia, each designed on long hours of being stuck on would silently suffer injustice rather than bring disrepute to father would the Shiva theme and his way the road have made a deter- their family by taking domestic conflict outside the four walls unquestioningly of life. Shiva has assumed a cult mined comeback. of the home. Going by the popular portrait, it is only the worst status in India; his appeal now The kanwars have a free victim of abuse among women who approach the court for walk barefoot is even more contemporary hand to behave as they desire redressal. “It is a matter of serious concern that a large num- for over 24 hours and modern. and get away with it in the ber of cases continue to be filed under Section 498A alleging I was first introduced to name of religion. After all, harassment of married women. But, many such complaints to complete this God through my late most state governments are are not bona fide. At the time of filing the complaint, impli- his pilgrimage. father’s daily devotion. Every theirs as is the one at the Cen- cations and consequences are not visualised. At times, such And while I’m single day, my dad would pray tre. Who dares touch them? complaints lead to uncalled for harassment not only of the to Shiva and ask for guidance. Kanwariyas, devotees of Shiva, travel long distances on foot during the holy month of Shravan Just last week, I noticed some accused but also of the complainant. Uncalled for arrest may sure it involved Much later in life, I learnt that of them standing in a line and ruin the chances of settlement,” the bench observed, add- my dad was not just any devo- the Baba Taraknath Temple gle with. In this complete sur- acquired ‘Hindu’ power. They urinating on the wall of the ing, “We are conscious of the object for which the provision some ‘chillum’- tee, he was a bona fide Shiva in Tarakeshwar dedicated to render to the God’s will, my block highways, blast their government-run Central Soil was brought into the statute. At the same time, violation of smoking, my ‘bhakt’. For over a decade, com- Lord Shiva. Tarakeshwar, a father would unquestioningly crass music on cacophonous and Materials Research Sta- human rights of the innocent cannot be brushed aside.” The prising mostly of his 30s, my small town in the Hoogly dis- walk barefoot for over 24 hours loudspeakers, ogle at women tion in the capital; smack on court ordered setting up of Family Welfare Committees in dead father dear father joined a retinue of trict - around 60 kilometres to complete his pilgrimage. travellers, and throw life out of the campus’ name etched in every district to look into complaints of dowry harassment, would shudder at ‘kanwars’ as they made their from Kolkata - witnesses hec- And while I’m sure it involved balance for a month every year. shiny black stone. asking the District Legal Services Authorities to set up the the rave that the annual pilgrimage to fetch tic activity during the month some ‘chillum’-smoking, my Two years ago, I was caught on Unfortunately, the kan- panels. The Court had also asked the police or magistrates holy water from River Ganga of Shravan. dead father would shudder the national highway in peak wariya movement has little to to refer the complaints they receive under 498A. “Till report pilgrimage has and trudge back to their cit- My father’s belief in reli- at the rave that the pilgrim- kanwariya season. The jour- do with devotion now. If you of the committee is received, no arrest should normally be metamorphosed ies, towns and villages. ‘Bhole gion in general and Shiva, in age has metamorphosed into ney that should have taken us want to see true piety, watch made,” the court said. It also ordered there should be a desig- baba paar karega’ (Lord Shiva particular, was made of stel- today. He would also be sym- 6 hours, took double the time. out for that old, scraggly, loner nated officer to investigate such complaints and more caution into today will see us through) on his lips. lar stuff. He would often tell pathetic towards my complete We were simply stuck on the kanwar walking barefoot. He should be exercised while dealing with matters of bail. The While the kanwariya move- me that he was a God-fearing abhorrence of the practice for highway for hours having to shuns large entourage and court said that a trial court ought to grant them exemption ment is more popular in north man. I would think that he’d I find it devoid of any real love ultimately resort to horren- jukeboxes. The rest, with their from a personal appearance or permit appearance by video India with lakhs of devotees propitiate the gods for pros- or respect for Lord Shiva. The dous state highways in order remixed music, hyper religi- conferencing. It made it clear that these directions will not culminating at Haridwar or perity in business. But the pilgrimage is simply a licence to give the kanwariyas a pass. osity and nationalism, are just apply in offences where there is tangible physical injury or right at Gangotri in Uttara- peace of mind that he begot to maraud. There was nothing spiritual or out to have a good time. Reli- death. “After seeing the working of the arrangement for six khand, West Bengal too has in the process of leaving mat- The kanwariyas now are a religious about the inebriated, gion be damned. months, the National Legal Services Authority may give a its slightly muted version. ters up to the Higher Power, is bunch of drunk, stoned, bois- loud entourages comprised of (The writer is a journalist report on changes if necessary,” the court said. Shiva followers from the east- something that I, along with terous young men who are raw testosterone (of course, and media entrepreneur. The ern state would converge at many of my generation, strug- high on life and the recently there were no women in their views are strictly personal.) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 mp in focus China challenges Japanese investors Subrata Majumder writes about Beijing offering attractive packages to Delhi for Railways

peculations are rife over the impending new era of Sino- India economic relations. Political and economic rela- Stions, which were intertwined hith- erto, moved diagonally opposite to each other. Despite the border stand- off intensifying at the Sikkim, Bhu- tan and Tibet tri-junction, Chinese investment initiatives are unlikely to be debilitated. Border tension is The recent trend not new. Earlier, whenever the bor- of Chinese der tension erupted, it had a drag investment in on Chinese trade and investment in India. India would restrict Chinese India and its investment with a plea for security growth trajectory concern. This time, no such move was made by India. Similarly, in a foretells a new paradox, Chinese investors contin- era of Chinese ued their overdrive to invest in India, nudging out Chinese warning for investment in anti-China protests and ripples of India. Till 2015, India’s resistance to Chinese OBOR, which means Chinese outreach for the cumulative globalisation. Chinese investors were Chinese swayed by India’s growth story and market dynamism. investment in Currently, India accounts a pal- India was US try share of Chinese overseas invest- ment, against the backdrop of China $1.3 billion. being the third biggest investor in Between June the world. But, this does not shed complete light on reality. The recent and August trend of Chinese investment in India 2016, China and its growth trajectory foretells a new era of Chinese investment in bid for US$ India. Till 2015, the cumulative Chi- 2.3 billion nese investment in India was US $1.3 investment billion. Between June and August 2016, China bid for US $2.3 billion Mark by advanced technology, bullet trains are manufactured by both China and Japan (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE) investment. Pinning hope in the Make in Chinese companies to reap the wind- China will catch up with the Japanese to set up industrial parks in Guja- business expansion plan in India is lengeable to the Japanese technology. India initiative, Chinese private fall of the vast Indian market. for a place in the great Indian race. rat. In addition, the governments of the largest among the Japanese inves- The bullet train, power plants, solar investors are gung-ho to strengthen India contributes over 67 per cent The challenges the Chinese inves- both countries agreed to set up Skill tors in Asia and Oceania. A sustain- panel manufacturing are some of the their footprints in India through to Xiaomi’s global market. Global tors pose are a low-cost advantage Development in Gujarat. Similarly, able growth in the Indian economy, cases in point. investing in a digital ecosystem. A market accounts for about 30 per and their investment pattern which setting up Maruti became the trig- continuous flow of deregulations and China has proved its techno- big chunk of recent Chinese invest- cent of Xiaomi’s smart phones. For are in tune with the Make in India ger for Japanese investment in Guja- increase in sales, all attributed to the logical competence in the bullet ment flowed in the fields of Start-up Vivo, 73 per cent of its global mar- initiative. India has a robust IT indus- rat. Around 60 Japanese companies turnaround in the nature of Japanese train after winning Jakarta – Band- business in India. Nearly US $2.5 bil- ket comes from India. Global market try, that operates at cheaper costs in are currently operating in Gujarat. investment in India. ung 150km high-speed rail project. lion was committed for investment accounts for one-fourth of its smart India than in China. By investing in There was a turnaround in the Until now, the Chinese and Jap- This was against stiff competition in Start-up during 2015 and 2016. phones. Similarly, India accounts digital start-ups, China is in a unique Japanese interest to invest in India. anese investment in India did not from Japan. Currently, China Rail- The major investments were Beijing for 48 per cent of Oppo’s global position to give a challenging shape Japanese investors changed their per- wade in a row under the realm of way Corporation (CRC) is carrying Mitene Communication Technolo- market and one-fourth of Gionee’s to its investment in India. India is on spective towards India. The Lehman competition. China peers in Start- out feasibility studies of high-speed gy’s investment of US $900 million in global market. Thus, Chinese depen- the threshold of building 100 smart crisis and rise in Chinese currency up and mobile phones, while Japan trains between the Chennai-New Media.net and Alibaba, investment dence on Indian market ensures the cities by 2020 with an investment of Yuan, which dented the Chinese low- concentrated in automobiles, HSR Delhi route. It will be no wonder if of US $680 million in Paytm and US Chinese smart phone makers’ sur- US $15 billion. cost manufacturing competitiveness, (High-Speed Railway) projects, such the Indonesia case is replicated in $500 million in Snapdeal. vival. Given the significance of the Gujarat has become a hotspot drifted Japanese investors to India as Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shinkansen India since China has an edge in China has already made a dent Indian market, Chinese investors are for challenges between Chinese and and other South-East Asian coun- railway project and infrastructure cost competitiveness and AIIB can in the Indian mobile market invest- unlikely to dilute their initiative to Japanese investors in India. Modi’s tries. The green shoots are visible. ventures such as DMIC (Delhi Mum- act as a prime donor to this project, ment. Chinese brands now account invest in India on just a border issue, charisma and his leadership for The Japanese investment soared five bai Industrial Corridor). where China and India are the prime for over 51 per cent of the smart which is a temporary phenomenon. development became the magnet times in between 2013 and 2016 - But, the growing presence of stakeholders. phones sales in India. The massive In 2016, Japan was the third larg- for the Chinese to invest in Guja- from US $ 1.4 billion in 2013 to US$ Chinese investment demonstrates Given the Chinese bent to invest penetration of top Chinese brands est foreign direct investor in India. rat. During Modi’s trip to China in 5.8 billion in 2016. a new look and ushers in a border- in India irrespective of border stand- of smartphones, like Xiaomi, Oppo, China was the seventieth investor in 2015, China Association of Small According to a survey, seventy per less investment in India. China has off, Chinese investment is posing a One-plus, Gionee, Vivo, Huwai are India. Even though Chinese invest- & Medium Enterprises (CASME) cent of Japanese investors in India are developed its own technologies in major challenge to Japanese inves- the cases to be in focus. In corollary, ment was one-fifteenth of Japanese and China based Golden Con- geared up to revamp their operations various fields during its moderni- tors in India. IPA India emerged as a potential turf for investment, days are not far when cord Holdings Ltd (GCL), pledged in the next few years. The Japanese sation programme, which are chal- (The views are strictly personal.)

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BRAHMA CHELLANEY All of India’s plurality ought to converge into the idea of @Chellaney

nationalism, not forced into a certain brand of nationalism ...It is unthinkable in any established iven the extent of they please, why can’t a state plurality and the represent its identity? democracy that a KAVYA DUBEY apparent incongru- Karnataka enjoys no spe- corruption probe ousness of various cial status, unlike Jammu and against the PM would Gkinds of distinctness across the Kashmir. What the two states length and breadth of India, have in common is a flag to involve members of the articulating a notion of one- assert their respective state- military intelligence. ness and, thereby, seeking hoods. But only J&K state flag unity is a gargantuan task of finds acceptance among the marketing an ideology with political class. The special sta- the noblest intentions. Even tus of J&K is not one to be cel- SANJAY JHA though the spirit of this noble ebrated because it only leaves @JhaSanjay idea is relegated to intellec- it in limbo, without belonging Somewhere, with tual discourses, the practice of anywhere and without being some dichotomy, this is commonly explained as on its own. Apparently, it is our nationalism ‘nationalism’. For India, nation- okay to alienate Kashmir in For some in Indian alism was always more than every real sense and be very politics, ideology is an starts thinning. an idea; it is the display of this concerned about the territory Because, idea on the solid grounds of that will cushion India against item bought and sold territory. any external aggression; but it in a garbage sale. evidently, The makers of our nation, is not okay to do a similar thing nationalism since ancient times, sought to with Karnataka if it wants to bring together this assortment Indian national flag on Red Fort [PHOTO CREDIT: ASHISH RAI] (Representational Image) display its identity. is a matter of of cultures and ethnicities Somewhere, between such relatability. It under a unitary administra- ism is one of awe and toler- tank is available. But readiness itising’ NCERT’s Class 1-12 dichotomy, our nationalism tion and managed to consoli- ance, marked by humility, and to divert resources to procure Hindi textbooks by remov- starts thinning. Because, evi- RAZA AHMAD RUMI may be outlined date most of the Subcontinent expressed exclusively. Politics, ornaments of nationalism only ing Urdu and Persian words dently, nationalism is a matter by an objective for significant lengths of time. on the other hand, is a steadier displays misplaced priorities. from them. How is this design of relatability. It may be out- @Razarumi The British were the last to ground that makes room for The obsession with pop- of saffronisation not anti- lined by an objective affinity affinity to the chalk out borders for India detailed deliberations, and ular nationalism hit a mile- national? It is also ridiculously to the nation but it is driven by A new PM will need to nation but it before leaving. But internally, thus, criticism. Both func- stone recently when Madras counter-productive. How can subjective ideals and appeals. the quest for ideological terri- tion for national interest but High Court made it mandatory one learn of the struggle for What opened as an umbrella be appointed/sworn is driven by tories continues. The founding the purview of politics is far that the national song (Vande Independence and how can a to subsume all diversity under in from the ruling subjective ideals fathers of this modern nation, more expansive than that of Mataram) be sung at educa- sense of nationalism be possi- it must be free from any claims party. Today’s decision in their distinctness, sought to the military. tional institutions in Tamil bly instilled without any men- and colours. All of India’s plu- and appeals. seal its land with the notion Lately, the Vice Chancellor Nadu at least once a week, tion of ‘Inqalab Zindabad’ and rality ought to converge into will have far reaching What opened of ‘Indian’ above everything of Jawaharlal Nehru University and laid down guidelines for ‘Azad Hind Fauj’? The startling the idea of nationalism, not effects.A big win for else and enshrined national voiced his desire to install an workplaces with respect to thing is the conviction that a forced into a certain brand of Imran Khan. as an umbrella values in the Constitution. Army tank on campus to instill singing this song. The inter- certain brand of nationalism nationalism. to subsume all Hence, every Indian, regard- a ‘love for the Army’ among esting thing here is not that this is the nationalism that must be Like the story of Narcissus, less of their territorial origin, is students. While this proposal Court’s decision contests the enforced and adhered to. the desirability of a notion diversity under brought to a common pedestal does not deserve very harsh Supreme Court’s clarification Federalism in India is inte- starts losing its force if its focus AZMI SHABANA it must be free and equally granted some basic criticism (as there are tanks that the Constitution does not gral and indispensable to its turns into fixation. Uphold- @AzmiShabana rights and liberties. for display at army schools mention the national song so democratic functioning. It ing ideals of nationalism is an from any claims Eventually, from here and fighter air craft displayed it refrained from making any serves as a method to counter- important gesture for its sym- and colours extends nationalism as a sen- at various other places), it comments about it. The inter- balance powers between the bolism but having that as a cri- timent. And without a doubt, must be borne in mind that esting thing about this episode Centre and the states. Indian terion for making decisions is Honoured to receive the armed forces (particularly symbolism does not guaran- is that the petition had nothing states are distinct and empow- potentially self-destructive as OYSS Nirbhaya the Army) commands utmost tee substance. A university to do with singing the song! ered to function for their best it oversteps one for the many Puruskar 2017 for my respect in terms of nationalis- is a place to facilitate devel- (The petitioner, in a recruit- interest as long as their inter- - who may not even be con- tic sentiment. Coming next, opment of critical thinking; ment exam, was not awarded a est does not come in conflict cerned with the issue at hand. work with women from with mitigated fervour and it should not seek to mould mark despite correctly answer- with the functioning of any Minister of Tribal Affairs more rationalisation, is poli- the minds of youth to the lik- ing that ‘Vande Mataram’ was other state or the Centre. This (The writer is Editorial Jual Oramji tics. But there is a fundamen- ing of the authority figures. originally written in Bengali.) is the extent of their autonomy. Consultant and Senior Copy tal difference between the two. Installing a tank for display is Another condemnable When communities are free to Editor with Millennium Post. The Army-inspired national- a good idea only when such a proposition came about ‘san- represent their ideologies as The views are strictly personal.) 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 Al Aqsa mosque: Police ban men under 50 from prayers at Jerusalem’s holiest site Who is Shahbaz Sharif? for Friday prayers, police said, while a younger crowd remained outside and wor- shipped in narrow side streets. When the prayer session ended those congregated left the area peacefully, for the most part. Television footage showed some brief confrontations involving a group of Palestin- ians, a number of them throwing bottles, and police dispers- Israeli border police stand at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound AP/PTI ing them with stun grenades. Israel captured East Jeru- JERUSALEM: The main ary and by Jews as the Temple salem, including the Old City prayer session at Jerusa- Mount, to men over the age and the holy compound, in lem’s Al-Aqsa mosque ended of 50. Women of all ages were the 1967 Middle East war. It more quietly on Friday than allowed in. Tensions soared at annexed the area in a move expected with Israel setting an the venue, often erupting into that has never been recognized age limit on who could attend fierce clashes, after two Israeli internationally. after two weeks of violent police officers were shot dead Al-Aqsa mosque, Islam’s protests over tougher Israeli on July 14 by gunmen who third holiest shrine, sits on a security measures. had hidden weapons inside the tree-lined plateau in the heart Extra police stood guard Aqsa compound, prompting of the Old City. It is also the throughout the walled Old City, Israel to install metal detectors holiest place in Judaism - the some wearing riot gear, some at the entrance to the site. A venue of two ancient tem- on horseback, in anticipation of Muslim boycott ensued. ples, the last destroyed by mass protests. But aside from a Under immense diplo- the Romans. few hotspots where Palestinian matic pressure Israel removed Jews pray under heavy protestors briefly clashed with the metal detectors on Thurs- security at the Western Wall at Israeli officers, serious violence day, a move welcomed by the the foot of the elevated plaza. did not recur. Arab world, but disturbances The dispute, like many in the Throughout Friday Israel quickly resumed when thou- Holy Land, is about more than ISLAMABAD: PM-N party on Nawaz’s disqualification. distinction. He belongs to a Sharif spent years of self- qualified finance minister Ishaq limited entry to the mosque sands of Muslim worshippers security devices, taking in had decided to elect Shahbaz Also doing the rounds is the family of distinguished busi- exile in Saudi Arabia, returning Dar from office after an investi- compound, a raised marble- surged back into the mosque. issues of sovereignty, religious Sharif as prime minister on news that Khawaja Asif would ness community, started his to Pakistan in 2007. Sharif was gation into the wealth of Prime and-stone plaza referred to by A few thousand people freedom, occupation and Pal- Nawaz’s disqualification. Kha- be the interim prime minis- professional life as a business- appointed Chief Minister for a Minister Nawaz Sharif, state- Muslims as the Noble Sanctu- made their way to Al-Aqsa estinian nationalism. AGENCIES waja Asif would be the interim ter for 45 days after which man and became the President second term after the PML-N’s run PTV news channel said. prime minister for 45 days Shahbaz would be elected of Lahore Chamber of Com- victory in the province in the The court also disquali- after which Shahbaz would be for National Assembly seat merce & Industry in 1985. 2008 general elections. fied Sharif from office after an Dhaka cafe elected for National Assembly through bypolls. He joined active politics He has played a leading role investigative panel alleged his Qatar refuses to seat through bypolls. Shahbaz Sharif born in and served as Member, Punjab in the restoration of democ- family could not account for attack suspect The Pakistan Supreme 1951 is the current CM of Pun- Assembly during 1988-90 and racy in the country. He served its vast wealth. Court on Friday disqualified jab since June 2013. He earlier as Member, National Assembly as CM of Punjab from 2008 Dar, who was Sharif’s for- ‘outsource foreign Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held the Punjab CM’s post from during 1990-93. to 2013. mer accountant, had submit- arrested in from holding public office in a February 1997 - October 1999 He was elected as Member, Sharif was elected as Chief ted documents to the Supreme crucial decision on the Panama and June 2008 - March 2013. Punjab Assembly again in 1993 Minister of Punjab for third Court about how the Sharif Bangladesh Papers case. Shahbaz Sharif is son of and served as Leader of the time in 2013. family obtained their wealth policy’ in Gulf crisis The name doing the round late Mian Muhammad Sharif. Opposition during 1993-96. He is a dynamic political that included a portfolio of DHAKA: A key suspect for the possible replacement of His brother, Nawaz Sharif was He became Member of leader known for his strong and upscale London properties. involved in planning Ban- Nawaz Sharif is his brother and PM of Pakistan before Pakistan Punjab Assembly for the third efficient administration. Bet- Dar has been considered gladesh’s worst terror attack current Punjab Province Chief Supreme Court disqualified term in 1997 and was elected as ter health facilities, educational one of the most influential on a popular cafe was today Minister Shahbaz Sharif. him. His son, Hamza Shahbaz Chief Minister and functioned reforms and economic uplift people in Sharif’s cabinet and arrested, becoming the sixth Pakistan local media Sharif is a sitting member of as such till 1999 when, as a for the masses. He has made credited with bringing the militant to be taken into cus- sources said that PM-N party National Assembly of Pakistan. result of military coup, his gov- extensive travels abroad. economy on to a more sure tody, police said. had decided to elect Shah- He graduated from Gov- ernment, along with the federal Meanwhile, Pakistan’s footing after the 2013 balance of Aslam Hossain Rashed baz Sharif as prime minister ernment College, Lahore with government, was toppled. Supreme Court on Friday dis- payments crisis. AGENCIES alias Rash, was reportedly a coordinator and one of the key planners of Holey Artisan Indian academician Bakery attack in the upmar- Barcelona train crash injures at least 54 ket Gulshan area in which 22 named dean of people, including an Indian BARCELONA: At least 54 DOHA: Qatar refuses to bow cial said. woman, were killed. people have been injured, MIT’s engineering to Saudi-led demands to “out- However, “we have said it He belongs to the Islamic one seriously, after a train source” its foreign policy to from the start, we are open to State-inclined Neo-Jamaatul crashed at a station in the school resolve the Gulf crisis, its gov- dialogue, we are open to nego- Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo- Spanish city of Barcelona, ernment spokesman said in an tiating... The first step should JMB), the Dhaka Tribune officials say. NEW YORK: An India-born interview. be lifting the illegal blockade.” reported. The incident happened dur- academician at the presti- Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed Al- In the region’s worst dip- Counter Terrorism and ing the morning rush hour at gious Massachusetts Institute Thani, who holds ministerial lomatic crisis in years, Riyadh Transnational Crime (CTTC) the Francia station, in the city of Technology (MIT) has been rank, accused Doha’s adversar- and allies have been boycotting and a team from police head- centre. named as the dean of its engi- ies in the crisis — Saudi Ara- Doha since June 5. quarters conducted search Reports said the train did neering school. bia, the United Arab Emirates They have sealed the emir- operations in Natore and not brake properly when enter- Anantha Chandrakasan, (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt — ate’s only land border, ordered Bogra in northern Bangladesh ing the station, hitting the buf- the Vannevar Bush Professor of meddling in Qatar’s inter- its citizens to leave, and closed to arrest Rashed. fers at the platform. and head of the Department nal affairs. their airspace and waters to “We are bringing Rashed Dozens of emergency per- of Electrical Engineering and “What’s behind this crisis Qatari flights and shipping. from Natore to Dhaka. He will sonnel were sent to the station, Computer Science (EECS) was of course is Qatari sovereignty They are demanding that be taken to court and shown with most of the injured being last month named the dean of and independence to put it very Qatar break its longstanding arrested in the cafe attack case,” treated on the platform. the MIT’s School of Engineer- simply. It is about... outsourcing ties with the Muslim Brother- Monirul Islam, the head of Emergency services said as ing. He assumed his new role our foreign policy so that deci- hood, blacklisted as a “terror police’s counterterrorism unit, well as the seriously wounded An injured passenger is taken away on a stretcher from a train station in Barcelona in Spain on Friday AP/PTI effective July 1. Chandrakasan sions are not made in Qatar, group” by the four govern- said. “Rash was a close asso- person, who does not have life- succeeded Ian Waitz who is and that is something that will ments although not by the ciate to Tamim Chowdhury, threatening injuries, 19 people ger, Lidia, told La Vanguardia they suffered when they fell.” some 60km (37 miles) to Bar- now MIT’s vice chancellor, a never be acceptable,” he said. international community. the Bangladeshi-Canadian who were moderately hurt. newspaper (in Spanish). She Among those hurt celona’s south-west. statement from the MIT said. Sheikh Saif said the Saudi- They also want Doha to headed the Neo-JMB, before They are being treated in said she had been in the front were three citizens from Íñigo de la Serna, the min- The Chennai-born acade- led bloc had laid down a new close broadcasting giant Al- being shot dead in a police hospital. Among them is the carriage. France and Romania, local ister for public works, has mician had previously headed “ultimatum” on Tuesday by Jazeera and a Turkish military raid following the cafe attack,” driver, who is said to be in a “People were swaying back authorities said. travelled to Barcelona, in the the MIT’s largest academic publishing a list of individ- base, and to fall in line with he said. The militants who state of shock. and forth and colliding into Their respective consulates country’s north-eastern Catal- department, spearheading uals and “terrorist” entities Saudi-led policy in the region, were previously arrested The remainder were lightly each other. Many people fell have been informed. onia region, to oversee the res- a number of initiatives that allegedly linked to Doha. This particularly towards Iran. were Sohel Mahfuz, Basha- injured. to the ground because people The accident happened at cue operation. opened opportunities for stu- “list, it’s still an ultimatum, it’s Sheikh Saif insisted that ruzzaman, Mizanur Rah- “At the moment of impact were standing up and I saw 07:15 (05:15 GMT) after the The state-run railway firm dents, postdocs, and faculty still something that is stalling “this crisis was again triggered man, Hadisur Rahman Sagor, I had the feeling of experienc- several people with cuts to the train had travelled from the vil- Adif said an investigation had to conduct research, explore resolving the crisis”, the offi- by them not by us”. AGENCIES Rashedul Islam. AGENCIES ing an earthquake,” one passen- head and face from the blows lage of Sant Vicenç de Calders, been opened. AGENCIES entrepreneurial projects. MIT President Rafael Reif said in the statement that in a Man sets himself time of significant challenges, ‘Accused assassin didn’t know she had from new pressures on federal ablaze in Sydney funding to the rising global poison that killed Kim Jong Nam’ competition for top engineer- against immigration ing talent, he is confident that SHAH ALAM: A lawyer for one of But after the judge left the room, Chandrakasan would guide the SYDNEY: A man set himself on the two women accused of poison- Aisyah was in tears as her lawyer school of engineering to main- fire in Sydney on Friday in protest ing the half brother of North Korea’s debriefed her. The two women are tain and enhance its position against the Department of Im- leader said on Friday he has doubts the only suspects in custody in a kill- of leadership. “And I believe about the chemists’ report that ing that South Korea’s spy agency said that in the process he will help migration, police said. The man, showed the banned VX nerve agent was part of a five-year plot by North make all of MIT stronger, too,” aged around 30, doused himself was used, as he examined evidence in Korean leader Kim Jong Un to kill Reif said. in petrol and set himself alight on preparation for a trial set for October. a brother he reportedly never met. In an email, Provost Mar- Lee Street near the department High Court Judge Azmi Ariffin Malaysian police have said four North tin Schmidt described Chan- building, reports the Guardian. set an October 2 trial date for Indo- Korean suspects fled the country the drakasan as “a people-centered nesian Siti Aisyah and Vietnamese same day Kim Jong Nam was killed. and innovative leader.” (Center) Indonesian Siti Aisyah is Superintendent David Donohue Doan Thi Huong, who are accused of Gooi Soon Seng, Aisyah’s lawyer, Since joining the MIT fac- could not confirm if the man was smearing Kim Jong Nam’s face with escorted out of court by police AP/PTI told reporters that “traces of precur- ulty in 1994, Chandrakasan has an asylum seeker or had been VX at a crowded airport terminal in cutor Muhamad Iskandar Ahmad sors of VX and degrading products produced a significant body through the immigration system. Kuala Lumpur on February 13. He said he plans to call up to 40 wit- of VX” were found on Kim’s face of research focused largely Donohue said the man was died about 20 minutes later. nesses, including 10 experts and a and the women’s clothing based on on making electronic circuits The women, who face a possi- few foreigners. The women appeared government documents. He said more energy efficient. “deeply disturbed and upset” and ble death penalty if convicted, say in court wearing traditional Malay the defense has to engage expert The MIT statement said “would have killed himself” if they were duped into thinking they dresses, smiling at their lawyers and opinion to establish if this meant that while at the helm of the police had not doused him with a were playing a harmless prank for embassy officials. They were hand- that the poison used was VX or EECS, Chandrakasan launched AGENCIES AGENCIES fire extinguisher. AGENCIES a hidden-camera TV show. Prose- cuffed as they were led to the dock. some other chemical. a number of initiatives.

Government of NCT of Delhi Honest passer-by hands in 22 gold Department of Urban Development 10th Level C- Wing, Delhi Sachivalaya I.P.Estate, New Delhi Ph : 011-23392343 PRESS NOTICE TENDER NO.13/ W-I/(2017-18) bars found under tree in Berlin S. Name of work Estimated Earnest Tender Date of Last date/time of No. Cost (Rs.) Money Fee release of ten- receipt of tender BERLIN: An honest passer- identity of the owner by ana- der in e-pro- through e-procurement curement solution by has handed a briefcase con- lysing the other personal items solution taining 22 gold bars and €3,500 in the briefcase. “The owner 1 Hiring of 01 Nos. of Sewer ITEM RATE Rs.28,000/- 500/- 24-07-2017 16-08-2017 upto 3:00 in cash to Berlin police after has been found. He said he put Suction-Cum-Jetting Machines onward PM finding it under a tree. his things down while locking capacity 4000 Ltrs. for mainte- nance of Sewerage System in The treasure trove was up his bicycle and then sim- ward no 006S and 007S AC 27 found near a bank in the Neu- ply forgot about them,” Berlin Rajouri garden Under WEST- I Tender ID:2017_DJB_133593_1 kölln district. “Amazing what police said on Friday. you can find under a tree in police station immediately, Under German law, peo- ISSUED BY P.R.O. (WATER) Sd/- Neukölln,” police wrote on where it was reunited with its ple who find lost items are Advt. No. J.S.V. 135(2017-18) DIP/Shabdarth/1326/17-18 EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (West)-I Twitter. The citizen who found fortunate owner. Police were entitled to 3-5 percent of the briefcase brought it to the able to quickly track down the their worth. AGENCIES world 11 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 mp

IN A MAJOR BLOW TO DONALD TRUMP Senate rejects slimmed Russia seizes American property in down Obamacare repeal Moscow and cuts diplomatic staff as McCain votes no

MOSCOW: Russia has ordered America to cut the number of diplo- Congress sends Russia sanctions bill matic staff it has in the country and has seized a dacha compound and warehouse used by US officials in to Trump’s desk retaliation for new sanctions against Moscow. Embassy staff must leave WASHINGTON: The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thurs- the country by 1 September, the For- day to pass a bill increasing sanctions against Russia, Iran eign Ministry said in a statement, in a and North Korea, establishing veto-proof majorities for the move triggered by the US Senate’s near measure that also allows Congress to block President Trump unanimous vote to slap new sanctions on Russia, further hurting its fragile from easing sanctions against Moscow. The 98-to-2 vote sets economy. up the president with a pivotal choice: veto the bill knowing The move puts Donald Trump in a that lawmakers are prepared to override, as his communi- tough position by forcing him to take cations chief Anthony Scaramucci suggested this morning a hard line on Moscow or block the on CNN that he might, or sign the legislation that binds his WASHINGTON: Senate sideration and set up votes on legislation and anger his own Repub- Republicans suffered a dra- nominations that will begin lican Party. hands when it comes to altering sanctions policy against matic failure early Friday in Monday. Russia’s Foreign Ministry also Moscow, a provision his administration lobbied hard against. their bid to advance a scaled- “It is time to move on,” accused Washington of “extreme Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) were the back plan to overhaul the McConnell said, culminat- aggression in international affairs”. only senators to vote against the bill. The two were also the Affordable Care Act, throwing ing a nearly 75-minute set of The US embassy’s recreational into question whether they roll calls. In a last-minute res- retreat on the outskirts of Moscow only votes against an earlier version of the legislation that can actually repeal the 2010 cue bid, Vice President Pence will be closed as well as warehouse the Senate passed last month, also by a vote of 98 to 2, that health law. — there to be the tie-break- facilities. The number of American focused on just Russia and Iran. White House incoming press Their latest effort to redraw ing vote if needed — stood diplomats will fall to 455 under the secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders declined to say on Thurs- the ACA failed after Sen. John at McCain’s desk for 21 min- plan, the Foreign Ministry added. It day whether the president would veto the bill.“We’re going to McCain’s decision to side with utes cajoling the senator to was not immediately clear how many two other Republicans against no avail. US diplomats now serve in Russia. idency. The new package of sanc- sanctions specific to Russia’s energy wait and see what that final legislation looks like and make a President Trump and GOP McCain and Pence then Relations between Russia and the tions aims to hit Vladimir Putin and sector could backfire on them. decision at that point,” she said. AGENCIES leaders. The Arizona Repub- walked to the Republican United States dropped to a post-Cold his inner circle by targeting alleged Russia’s Foreign Ministry dis- lican, diagnosed with brain cloak room to confer in pri- War low following Russia’s annexation corrupt officials, human rights abus- missed the new sanctions as “creating nesses,” the statement said. US diplomatic corps even further if cancer last week, returned vate and later to the lobby off of Crimea and interference in eastern ers and crucial sectors of the Russian unfair competitive advantages for the Russia’s response mirrors moves the decides to expel more Russian to Washington on Tues- the Senate chamber. When Ukraine in 2014. economy, including weapons sales and US economy”. by outgoing President Barack Obama diplomats. day and delivered a stirring McCain returned — without Reports of Russian meddling in energy exports. “This kind of blackmail aimed at last December to expel 35 Russian The Kremlin had previously said address calling for a biparti- Pence — he stopped in the the 2016 presidential election have The bill underwent revisions to restricting the cooperation between diplomats and shut down two Russian that it would not impose any sanc- san approach to overhauling well of the chamber, cast his dampened hopes for better ties that address concerns voiced by Ameri- Russia and other nations is a threat estates in the US. tions on the US until Trump signs the ACA, while criticizing “no” vote — sparking stunned the Kremlin pinned on Trump’s pres- can oil and natural gas companies that for many countries and global busi- Moscow said it would cut the the bill. AGENCIES the process that produced the gasps and some applause — current legislation. and returned to his seat. It was a speech that laid McConnell and his leader- ITS LATEST STEP TOWARD PUTTING THE US WITHIN REACH the groundwork for Friday’s ship deputies stood watching, dramatic vote. The vote was grim-faced and despondent. 49 to 51 — all 48 members of “We must now return to the Democratic caucus joined the correct way of legislating North Korea fires missile in direction of Japan, says report with McCain and Sens. Susan and send the bill back to com- Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa mittee, hold hearings, receive TOKYO: North Korea has taken ing in Japan’s exclusive economic with missile launches or similar acts leader Kim Jong Un repeatedly said Murkowski (R-Alaska) to input from both sides of aisle, another step toward achieving its zone, according Japan’s chief cab- of aggression. Japanese authorities he wants a nuclear-tipped missile block the legislation. heed the recommendations of stated goal of being able to send inet secretary Suga. Japan’s chief also reported detecting the launch, that can reach the United States, but Senate Majority Leader nation’s governors, and pro- a nuclear weapon to the United cabinet secretary says the launch with the missile appearing to U.S. intelligence agencies in recent Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) duce a bill that finally delivers States mainland, apparently firing is a clear breach of UN resolutions land within Japan’s exclusive eco- days had spotted preparations for had hoped to approve the affordable health care for the another ballistic missile late Friday and declared Japan absolutely can- nomic zone, the public broadcaster another test. new, narrower rewrite of the American people,” McCain night. However, it was not imme- not tolerate North Korea’s repeated NHK said. The test comes barely three health law at some point Fri- said in a statement explaining diately clear whether the missile provocations. “I can confirm that we detected weeks after North Korea fired its day, after facing dozens of his vote. “We must do the hard was an intercontinental one capable Japanese prime minister Shinzo a launch of a ballistic missile from first missile technically capable of amendments from Demo- work our citizens expect of us of reaching the continental United Abe confirmed the launch and North Korea. We are assessing and reaching the United States, launched crats. But the GOP defections and deserve.” States. North Korea appeared to is now convening an emergency will have more information soon,” as July 4 dawned in Asia. left McConnell without a clear Trump responded to the launch the missile just after 11 pm meeting of officials to address the Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, a Pentagon That missile, which North Korea path forward. news in a late-night tweet: “3 local time, South Korea’s joint chiefs situation. The Pentagon has also spokesman, said Friday. The late- called the Hwasong-14 (or Mars- “Our only regret is that we Republicans and 48 Demo- of staff said. South Korean President confirmed that it has detected what night launch was unusual. North 14), was fired from Panghyon, a didn’t achieve what we hoped crats let the American peo- Moon Jae-in convened an emer- it assesses was a ballistic missile Korea almost always launches mis- northwestern part of the coun- to accomplish,” McConnell ple down. As I said from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (2nd from gency national security meeting. launch from North Korea. siles soon after dawn. try not far from the border with said after the failed vote. In a the beginning, let Obam- right) inspects the preparation of the launch of a The missile is believed to have North Korea is notorious for Still, a launch had been antici- China, and flew to an altitude of dejected tone, he pulled the aCare implode, then deal. Hwasong-14 ICBM in North Korea’s northwest flown for 45 minutes before land- marking key events in its history pated. Not only has North Korean 1,741 miles. AGENCIES entire legislation from con- Watch!” AGENCIES HAMBURG KNIFE ATTACK Scaramucci stirs Sessions says recusal decision Russia arrests Man ‘screaming Allahu Akbar’ kills up White House was ‘consistent with the law’ 7 for ‘preparing’ with uncensored WASHINGTON: Jeff Sessions has defended his fresh attacks in decision to recuse himself from the investigation one person and injures several others tirade of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, call- St. Petersburg HAMBURG: A machete- ity for the carnage carried out ing his choice “consistent for the rule of law”. wielding man has killed one by Tunisian rejected asylum WASHINGTON: The new “An attorney general who doesn’t follow the law MOSCOW: Russia’s FSB and injured several others after seeker and ex-convict, Anis communications director — is not very effective in leading the department of security agency said on Fri- going on the rampage through Amri, 24. Anthony Scaramucci, a flashy justice,” Sessions said on Thursday. Trump has day it had detained seven a German supermarket this It was Germany’s deadliest New York financier who brags nationals from Central Asia afternoon. attack by Islamic militants, but that he and Trump “started out continually criticized Sessions, one of his earliest who were “preparing terror- The attacker, who report- not the first. as friends” — has been trying supporters, for deciding to recuse himself from ist attacks” in Saint Peters- edly screamed Allahu In 2016, the ISIS also to oust White House Chief of overseeing the politically fraught investigation of burg, which suffered a metro Akbar, ran into an Edeka claimed a bomb attack in Staff Reince Priebus in a foul- whether Trump’s campaign had any connections bombing in April. shop in the northern city of the southern city of Ans- mouthed campaign fueled by to Russia’s attempt to meddle in America’s presi- Those held were sus- Hamburg and knifed a cus- bach which wounded 15 months of brewing animus. pected of planning to hit tomer to death before slashing people and killed the Syrian Scaramucci accused Priebus dential election. Sessions announced he would “the railway system and at four others as he fled. attacker, and an Afghan man’s of leaking to the media about recuse himself in March, shortly after it became major public gathering places” He ran off but was pur- axe rampage on a train in behind-the-scenes maneu- public that he had met twice with the Russian in Russia’s second city, the FSB sued by passers-by who Bavaria that wounded five, verings and his own personal ambassador during the campaign. AGENCIES said in a statement. wrestled him to the ground before the perpetrator was shot finances, but his broader intent Russia has stepped up and called police who Heavily armed police have locked the area down dead by police. is to purge senior advisers and security since a suicide made an arrest. In both of these cases, the low-level staffers who he sus- bomb attack in the Saint Heavily armed officers injured.’ diately clear. attackers had been asylum pects are not adequately loyal ‘Brexit transition Petersburg subway killed 15 have locked the area down and A major manhunt got They added that ‘initial seekers. to President Trump. and injured dozens on April 3. police helicopters have been underway and 30 minutes later reports about robbery as a But prosecutors think In an interview with the The alleged perpetra- seen above the crime scene. A pictures emerged of a suspect possible motive so far have not they were radicalised in Ger- New Yorker published Thurs- tor, Akbarjon Djalilov, motive for the knifing has not covered in blood, with a white been confirmed.’ many and not deployed from day, Scaramucci called Priebus could last until 2022’ was a 22- year-old Rus- yet been established. bag over his head in a police Police have been on high abroad to commit the attacks, a “fucking paranoid schizo- sian citizen who was born in According to Bild, the man car. alert in Germany since a spate like the jihadists behind the phrenic, a paranoiac” and LONDON: Britain will try to ex-Soviet Kyrgyzstan in Cen- shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ as he He is understood to have of attacks on civilians last year, November 2015 Paris attacks claimed that the former Repub- keep as many aspects of its EU tral Asia. launched the attack in a branch suffered minor injuries as he including a December attack were. lican Party chairman will “be membership in place as possi- The bombing was claimed of Edeka, Germany’s largest was being held by bystanders. on a Berlin Christmas mar- Germany’s domestic intel- asked to resign very shortly” in ble during a transition period by a little-known group, the supermarket chain. Hamburg police said on ket, when a hijacked truck ligence service estimates a sweep that he warned could of up to three years after Brexit, Imam Shamil Battalion, A witness told the news- Twitter that there was only one ploughed into the crowds, there are about 10,000 radical eventually involve much of the finance minister Philip Ham- which experts say is linked to paper: ‘The man has suddenly attacker and that the motive killing 12 and Islamists in the country, includ- staff. Hence, Scaramucci yet mond said on Friday. al-Qaeda. struck out on customers, there for the incident in Hamburg’s injuring many more. ing 1,600 who are considered again stunned a Washington But Hammond told BBC Jihadists including the was one dead and several Barmbek district wasn’t imme- ISIS claimed responsibil- potentially violent. AGENCIES political class. AGENCIES radio that EU nationals would Islamic State group have have to register with the repeatedly threatened to attack authorities starting from the Philip Hammond Russia over its intervention expected departure date of in Syria on the side of leader Britain’s Prince William leaves rescue pilot job for royal duties March 2019 as the government According to the Financial Bashar al-Assad. comes up with a new immigra- Times newspaper, Hammond Citizens of Central LONDON: Britain’s Prince have met people from across had a profound effect on all of tion system. unveiled the plan to busi- Asia have been promi- William will carry out his final the region who were in the us, not least in my determina- “Many things will look ness leaders earlier this week, nent among foreign fighters shift as an air ambulance res- most desperate of circum- tion now to draw attention to similar” and goods will con- arguing there was not enough who headed to Syria and Iraq to cue pilot on Thursday to focus stances. As part of the team, this issue,” he said. tinue to flow between Britain time to negotiate a “bespoke” fight for jihadist groups. on royal duties full time. The I have been invited into peo- William joined EAAA in and the EU in “much the same deal before the March 2019 Russia hosts large 35-year-old Duke of Cam- ple’s homes to share moments March 2015 and after complet- way as they do now” even after deadline. populations of mainly bridge ends his job as a paid of extreme emotion, from relief ing his final training flew his the scheduled departure date of “He told us the Europeans migrant workers from pilot for the East Anglian Air that we have given someone a first operational missions in March 2019, he said. now agree a cliff edge would ex-Communist Central Asia Ambulance (EAAA) after two fighting chance, to profound July 2015. Since then he’s been “I think there’s a broad con- harm both parties,” a person and they face frequent harass- years with a night shift from grief,” Williams described his based out of Cambridge Air- sensus that this process has to present at the meeting told the ment and discrimination in the its base at Cambridge Airport. experiences as an air ambu- port, responding to emergency be completed by the scheduled FT. But one of the thornier country. Writing in the local ‘Eastern lance pilot. call outs across Bedfordshire, time of the next general elec- issues yet to be negotiated is The Russian security ser- Daily Press’ newspaper, the sec- “I have watched as incred- Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and tion which is in June 2022,” he the right of EU citizens to travel vices regularly announce that ond in line to UK’s throne paid ibly skilled doctors and para- Suffolk. said. Hammond, who cam- and settle in Britain. they have thwarted plans for tribute to his colleagues. “As medics have s aved people’s leave the profession,” he wrote. tough times together, witness- While on duty he worked paigned for Britain to stay in More than a decade of attacks. I hang up my flight suit, I am lives. These experiences have He also goes on to describe ing some appalling tragedies,” as part of a close-knit team of the EU in last year’s referen- mass immigration from the The prosecutor’s office said proud to have served with such instilled in me a profound in detail a couple of incidents he writes. four, on a nine-and-a-half hour dum but now supports with- bloc under freedom of move- on Friday that twelve attacks an incredible team of people, respect for the men and women he responded to. “As a team, “One of the first call outs I shift, attending the worst medi- drawal, is seen as an advocate of ment rules was a major factor have been foiled on Russian soil who save lives across the region who serve in our emergency we travel to some very daunt- made was to a young man who cal emergencies of the 2,000- a more moderate “soft Brexit” in the June 2016 referendum since the beginning of the year, every day,” he wrote. services, which I hope to con- ing incidents and we have had committed suicide; it was plus calls per day the service in contrast to more hardline that saw Britons vote to leave state news agency RIA Novosti “Over the past two years I tinue to champion even as I been through some incredibly an incredibly tough day and receives. AGENCIES ministers. the EU. AGENCIES reported. AGENCIES 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 New telecom Demonetisation drive Govt sets up panel to examine policy draft to be ready by disrupted wholesale crypto currencies like bitcoins FY18: Manoj distribution channels: ITC NEW DELHI: The Depart- KOLKATA: The ITC on Fri- NEW DELHI: The govern- ment of Telecom (DoT) is in day said that the government's ment has set up a panel to look ‘India among top nations with process of formulating a new demonetisation drive had led into various aspects, including telecom policy and the draft to disruptions in the wholesale usage, of crypto currencies like of the same should be ready by trade channels for the compa- bitcoins, Minister of State for potential for digital payments’ end of ongoing fiscal, Parlia- ny's FMCG products. Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal ment was informed on Friday. "In the recent past, there said on Friday. MUMBAI: India has emerged ment's endeavour to boost the "The DoT envisages to for- had been disturbances in the The inter-ministerial panel strong, exhibiting a high poten- acceptance infrastructure cou- mulate a new National Telecom wholesale channels due to held a meeting recently, he said. tial in terms of digital payments pled with a host of other eco- Policy in view of rapid techno- demonetisation which led to try was poised for a boom and "The stakeholders consulta- and has been categorised under nomic reforms have further logical advancement in the sec- unavailibility of ITC's FMCG many property were currently tion is on. Once, it is finalised the "break out" segment among hastened the momentum for tor. The draft policy is likely to products in many stores", CEO under construction. we would be in a position to 60 countries, according to the the country's journey towards a be ready by end of this financial of the company Sanjiv Puri said ITC recently commis- inform," Meghwal said on the Digital Evolution Index 2017. cashless society, it added. year," Telecom Minister Manoj while replying to shareholders' sioned the integrated consumer sidelines of a CII event here. The Fletcher School at Tufts Adoption of digital pay- Sinha said in a written reply in at the AGM here. goods manufacturing facility at RBI Governor Urjit University in partnership with ments has also witnessed a Rajya Sabha. The shareholders expressed Guwahati. Patel earlier this month had Mastercard, unveiled the Digi- massive growth with a shift in The new telecom policy grievances that ITC's FMCG Shares of ITC on Friday informed a parliamentary tal Evolution Index 2017. behaviour change as more peo- may include areas of technol- products were difficult to locate ended 1 per cent higher after panel that it is keeping a close The Index is a compre- ple adopt digital payments in ogy innovation, security and at super stores. The company the company reported 7.37 per watch on transactions involv- hensive research that tracks daily life. protecting the interests of con- manufactures a plethora of cent rise in standalone net profit ing crypto currencies. recently after a massive global what kind of procedural diffi- the progress countries have "With new players foraying sumers, he added. FMCG (non-cigarette) rang- for first quarter ended June 30. The government has been ransomware attack Wanna- culties business are facing. Pro- made in developing their digi- into the market and an entire At present, National Tele- ing from shampoo, soaps, bis- The stock gained 0.90 per debating issues concerning Cry hit systems in over 100 cedural issues are sorted out tal economies and integrating gamut of solutions for alternate com Policy 2012 is in force cuits, perfumes, packaged foods cent to settle at Rs 291.25 on bitcoins and sought public countries. by tax authorities while issues connectivity into the lives of payments, the India payment which has paved way for and others. BSE. Intra-day, it went up by opinion on allowing virtual The cyber criminalsrelated with taxes will be taken billions. ecosystem is growing each day," delinking of spectrum from Puri, echoing Chairman Y 2.16 per cent to Rs 294.90. currencies a few months ago. demanded a fee of about $300 up in the GST Council meet- The 'break out' segment Porush Singh, country corpo- licence, sharing and trading of C Deveshwar, said that there At NSE, shares of the com- The circulation of such cur- in crypto currencies like bit- ing scheduled for August 5," refers to countries that have rate officer, India and Division spectrum, increase in broad- were many practical difficul- pany rose 1 per cent to end at Rs rencies have been a cause of coin for unlocking affected he said. relatively lower absolute lev- President, South Asia, Master- band speed, blacklisting of ties in getting store space which 291.55. The company’s market concern among central bank- devices. Meghwal also said that els of digital advancement, card said. stolen mobile phones, among would go away once the segment valuation rose by Rs 3,440.97 ers the world over for quite a On Goods and Services the government has saved yet remain poised for growth With nearly half of the others. assumed enough scale. crore to Rs 3,54,212.97 crore. while now. Tax, Meghwal said, govern- Rs 57,000 crore by weeding and are attractive to investors world's population online, the However, the ministry Expressing concern over the In terms of volume, 13.29 In March, the Finance Min- ment is keeping a watch on out corruption from various by virtue of their potential, a research maps the development is yet to meet certain targets taxation on cigarettes, Puri said lakh shares of the company were istry had constituted an Inter- impact of GST on prices of schemes through the use of statement issued by Master- of 60 countries, demonstrat- like 2 megabits per second "It is a major cause for worry". traded on BSE and over one Disciplinary Committee to take various commodities. A team technology. card said. ing their competitiveness and (Mbps) broadband speed for There had been 202 per crore shares changed hands at stock of the present status of of 180 officials and 30 minis- "This is the first government "India has been experienc- market potential for further consumers and more impor- cent rise in tax which had led NSE during the day. Virtual Currencies (VCs) both ters are monitoring the price which has been able to check ing rapid strides of progress digital economic growth. The tantly, empowering consum- to smuggling of cigarettes and Diversified conglomerate in India and globally and sug- impact. corruption and plug the leak- with an evolving payments Index measures four key driv- ers by bringing their disputes shift towards other forms of ITC on Thursday reported 7.37 gest measures for dealing with "They are getting feedback age through the use of Infor- landscape, catalysed by the ers - supply, consumer demand, with service providers under tobacco consumption. per cent rise in standalone net such currencies. from various districts and mation, Communication and government's demonetisation institutional environment, and the jurisdiction of consumer Regarding the hotels busi- profit to Rs 2,560.50 crore for Bitcoins were in news towns and also trying to assess Technology (ICT)," he said. PTI decision," it said. The govern- innovation. PTI forums. PTI ness, he said that the indus- June quarter. PTI L&T Q1 profit LIC posts 145% jump in Q1 `200 notes to be issued zooms 46% SAT rejects Sahara plea against soon, clarifies Gangwar to `893 crore profit from sale of equities Sebi order on mutual fund biz NEW DELHI: With rumours NEW DELHI: Engineering MUMBAI: Life Insurance Cor- which had been invested by us MUMBAI: The Securities as on June-end 2017. of the Centre planning a with- and construction conglomer- poration of India (LIC) has in equities in the last fiscal," he Appellate Tribunal on Friday The Sebi order followed drawal of the newly-introduced ate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on registered a whopping 145 per said. rejected Sahara's plea against a findings by the regulator that Rs 2,000 note doing the rounds, Friday registered a 46 per cent cent jump in profit from sale of Typically, LIC invests Rs Sebi order cancelling its mutual Sahara India Financial Cor- Minister of State for Finance jump in consolidated net profit equities in the April-June quar- 50,000 crore in equities, the fund licence, but granted the poration Ltd (sponsor for Santosh Kumar Gangwar has to Rs 893 crore for the first ter of the current financial year. only exception was in 2014-15 company six weeks' time to mutual fund) was not a 'fit and said there was no news of its quarter ended June 30, 2017. The insurance behemoth when it shot up to Rs 65,000 approach the Supreme Court. proper person' because its Pro- scrapping, adding the Rs 200 he added. The company, which said is looking at a double-digit crore, largely due to our invest- Sebi had ordered cancella- directions, the Securities Appel- moter- Director was not 'fit and note will be in circulation soon. A top government official, first quarter of FY18 witnessed growth in business in the cur- ments in the OFS of Indian Oil tion of 'certificate of registration' late Tribunal (SAT) on Friday proper' and hence Sahara MF "No news that Rs 2,000 will on condition of anonymity, said lower economic growth in the rent fiscal. and ONGC, Sharma said. of Sahara Mutual Fund in July upheld Sebi's order saying it and Sahara Asset Management be scrapped," Gangwar said in that the Rs 200 note would be country in the aftermath of The state-owned life insurer "So even in this year we 2015, while barring the fund found "no merit in the appeal". Company were no longer 'fit and an interview. introduced in the markets in demonetisation, had clocked has registered a growth of more expect equity investments to house from taking any further After the order was pro- proper' to carry on the business "The reduction in printing August. a consolidated net profit of Rs than 10 per cent in terms of remain in the same range," he subscription from investors, nounced by the SAT, the counsel of mutual fund. of new Rs 2,000 notes is a sep- "The paper for Rs 200 notes 610 crore in the corresponding new business premium in the added. after the regulator found the for the appellants made an oral "The present appeal before arate issue. But that needs to was ready in the Mysuru paper quarter of previous fiscal. first quarter of the current In equity investment, LIC group was "no longer fit and appeal for staying the operation us is regarding the fit and proper be confirmed by the Reserve mill in June. It should be in cir- "Consolidated Profit After fiscal. will invest in line with its busi- proper to carry on the business of the order for a period of six status of a Promoter/Director Bank of India (RBI). RBI will culation next month," the offi- Tax (PAT) for the quarter "LIC made a profit of Rs ness growth in the current fis- of mutual fund". weeks to enable the appellants of Sahara Sponsor who holds give information on Rs 2,000 cial said. ended June 30, 2017 at Rs 893 6,100 crore in the April- June cal. "We expect to increase our Sebi also ordered transfer to approach the Supreme Court. about 80 per cent of its capi- notes," he added. The Mysuru paper mill is crore was higher by 46 per cent quarter through sale of equi- investments in double digit in of the business to another asset "Accordingly, six weeks stay tal and who controls all Sahara According to media reports, joint venture of Security Print- vis- -vis PAT of Rs 610 crore ties from Rs 2,489 crore in the equities too." LIC has made a management company, to be is granted," the SAT said in its Group Companies and hence the government has stopped ing and Minting Corp of India for the corresponding quarter year-ago period, thus showing total investment in debt at Rs followed by re-constitution of its 21-page order. As per the latest on the fit and proper status of further printing of the recently Ltd (SMPCIL) and Bharatiya of the previous year," the com- a growth of 145 per cent," V K 2.62 trillion in the year gone by. board of trustees, failing which data published by the mutual Sahara Sponsor to continue as printed Rs 2,000 notes. Reserve Bank Note Mudran, pany said in a statement. Sharma, LIC chairman, told According to Sharma, LIC Sahara Mutual Fund was asked fund industry body AMFI Sponsor of a mutual fund in On July 26, the issue was a wholly-owned subsidieary Larsen & Toubro recorded reporters here on Friday. is eyeing a double-digit growth to redeem units allotted to all (Association of Mutual Funds the context of Sebi/SC orders raised in Parliament when the of RBI. Consolidated Gross Revenue of "We have invested around in business (in terms of both investors and thereafter wind in India), Sahara Mutual Fund against (Subrata Roy) Sahara opposition asked Finance Min- The Rs 200 new note was Rs 23,990 crore for the quarter Rs 16,000 crore in equities until premium and policy as well for up the operations. After hear- had average asset under man- and two Sahara Group Com- ister Arun Jaitley to confirm if being printed in the RBI print- under review, registering an July-end from Rs 43,800 crore the current fiscal. PTI ing Sahara's plea against these agement of about Rs 67 crore panies," the SAT observed. PTI the government was going to ing press. India has four cur- increase of 10 per cent on an "demonetise Rs 2,000 notes" and rency note printing pressess year-on-year basis. The Inter- if its printing had been stopped. – two RBI presses at Mysuru national revenue during the The Minister declined to reply. (Karnataka) and Salboni (West quarter at Rs 8,233 crore con- Accenture develops AI-powered solution for visually impaired Industry experts said the Bengal) and two Security Print- stituted 34 per cent of the total government was aiming to limit ing and Minting Corp of India revenue. NEW DELHI: Accenture on lenges, a company release said. the Blind in India, the solution humans by augmenting their the circulation of high denom- Ltd (SMPCIL) presses at Nashik "The company won new Friday said it has developed Accenture, plans to intro- provides narration to the user capabilities so they can achieve ination Rs 2,000 note, which (Maharashtra) and Dewas orders worth Rs 26,352 crore an artificial intelligence pow- duce Drishti to more than 100 on the number of people in a more for themselves and the would remain a legal tender, but (Madhya Pradesh). SPMCIL is at consolidated level during the ered solution to help visually visually impaired employees room, their ages, genders and world around them," said Paul not demonetise it. The circula- a public sector unit. quarter ended June 30, 2017 in impaired people improve the in India. even emotions based on facial Daugherty, chief technology and tion of smaller denomination Lauding the introduction a challenging business envi- way they experience the world The solution is currently expressions. innovation officer, Accenture. notes would be increased by of Rs 200 note, a State Bank ronment. International orders around them and enhance their being piloted at Accenture in recognition, natural language It can also be used to identify Pallavi Kadam, executive introducing a new Rs 200 note. of India (SBI) report recently at Rs 7,885 crore constituted productivity in the workplace. South Africa, and a Spanish processing and natural lan- and narrate text from books and director, National Association Gangwar said that Rs 200 said that it would serve as the 30 per cent of the total order The solution, called Drishti, language version is being tested guage generation capabilities documents, including currency for the Blind in India said, "This note, printing of which had "missing middle". The total inflow. Major orders during the was developed as a part of with Accenture employees in to describe the environment notes, and identify obstructions project makes us excited for a already begun, would be in amount of the spiked high quarter were secured by infra- Accenture's focus on Tech- Argentina. of a visually impaired person. like glass doors to improve the not-too-distant future where the circulation soon. The move value denomination notes of structure segment," it said. 4Good, which aims to apply Drishti, which means 'vision' Initially developed and safety of the user. widespread use of technologies to introduce Rs 200 note was Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 in cir- Consolidated Order Book of technology to improve the way in Sanskrit, provides smart tested with 10 blind profession- "This Tech4Good solution such as this will have a signifi- to increase the circulation of culation on November 8 was the group stood at Rs 262,860 the world lives and works by phone-based assistance using als through a collaboration with is a great illustration of how cant and positive impact on the smaller denomination notes, Rs 15.44 lakh crore. IANS crore as on June 30, 2017. PTI solving complex social chal- AI technologies such as image the National Association for AI technology can empower blind community." PTI Amazon quarterly profit dips 77%; US etail giant ‘committed to India’ NEW DELHI: E-tailing giant Amazon's net profits tanked 77 per cent to $197 million (Rs ‘India’s e-commerce market Time to focus on continuing 1,264 crore) in the June quarter hurt by wider losses in inter- national operations, but said it to touch $33 bn this fiscal’ Snapdeal journey: CEO Bahl remains committed to invest- NEW DELHI: The e-com- NEW DELHI: The sale of availability of affordable smart- ing in India. merce segment in India is Freecharge to Axis Bank will phones and data prices as well Amazon's operating losses growing and is likely to touch provide Snapdeal the "neces- as better infrastructure, Snap- in its international business $33 billion this fiscal, the Par- sary boost in resources" to con- deal has "an opportunity of a widened to $724 million (Rs liament was informed on tinue its e-commerce journey, lifetime", which it "must seize". 4,646 crore) in June 2017 quar- Friday. Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl said. "With the massive revolu- ter against a loss of $135 million In the 2016-17 fiscal, the Just hours after the deal tion happening in our coun- in the year-ago period. online market had grown by 19 was announced, Bahl wrote to try in the realms of very cost Its revenues, on the other per cent, Minister of State for employees seeking to assuage effective data, affordable smart- hand, jumped close to 25 per Consumer Affairs C R Chaud- concerns saying Axis Bank phones, a unified GST tax cent to $37.5 billion. Operat- hary said in a written reply to intends to not just retain all regime, better infrastructure ing income of Amazon's North the Rajya Sabha. cerned for resolution," he said. Freecharge employees but also and rising income levels, there America business fell 38 per "India's e-commerce mar- If consumer complaints are "invest significantly" in the Rs 385 crore (about $60 mil- is no better time to be in this cent, while that from Amazon investor call. Since January this year, it ket is estimated to be $33 bil- not resolved and if there is no team and brand. lion), which is seen to be about business," he said. Web Services (AWS) rose 27 Explaining the company's has pumped in $600 million (Rs lion in the financial year 2017," response from the company, "Every new beginning 80 per cent lower than the $400 There have been reports per cent. strategy, he said: "... we con- 3,800 crore). It had committed he said, quoting industry body then consumers are advised comes from some other begin- million it had reportedly paid that suggest that Bahl and co- Despite widening losses, tinue to invest in, as I said, ful- investments worth $5 billion NASSCOM's latest estimates. to approach appropriate con- ning s end. Building Freecharge to buy Freecharge in 2015. founder Rohit Bansal are try- Amazon remains committed filment capacity and logistics to the Indian market last year. On consumer complaints, sumer forum, he added. has been a tremendously Bahl said the transaction ing to convince the Snapdeal to making further investments services, digital video... India, Amazon India, which has the minister said that as many At present, there is a three- enriching experience for us. with Axis Bank was "a great Board to go for an alternate in India. the buildup at the AWS infra- recently completed four years of as 28,770 complaints were reg- tier quasi-judicial mechanism And now, it is time for us to outcome". plan, instead of selling the com- "...we continue to invest structure, all the things I men- operations, has been directing istered against the segment in place for redressal of con- focus our energy and passion "They intend to retain entire pany to Flipkart. in India. We are very hope- tioned not to mention Prime its investments towards build- on the National Consumer sumer grievances at district, on continuing the Snapdeal team (and build on it), invest The alternate plan, as per ful with the progress we have Now and Amazon Fresh and ing warehouses, strengthening Helpline (NCH) last fiscal. state and national level. journey," Bahl said. behind the brand and lever- reports, is to trim Snapdeal fur- made with sellers and custom- Prime benefits." logistics and increasing product Around 11,596 complaints To protect consumer inter- His comments also assume age the world class technology ther and continue operations ers alike in India and we see The Seattle-based company, assortment. were related to non-refund of est, he said, the government significance amid reports that platform to the fullest," he said. on a lighter scale. great momentum and success which is locked in an intense Besides, money is also payment while the rest were has made several provisions the Snapdeal board is lean- He added that the leader- The discussions for sale there, so we continue to invest battle with Flipkart in India, being invested in marketing about defective products deliv- to strengthen the consumer ing towards selling the e-com- ship team of Axis Bank is com- with Flipkart have been on for and we have some of our best has been aggressively pump- and promotions as the com- ery, deficient services and grievance redressal mech- merce company to Flipkart. mitted to the digital payments five months now, driven pro- people in that business," Ama- ing in money across its units pany looks to bring more con- poor quality/fake products, he anism in a bill which was Snapdeal has announced space, and is willing to invest actively by Snapdeal's largest zon Chief Financial Officer here, including e-commerce sumers into shopping online on added. "The complaints are for- introduced in the Lok Sabha the sale of the mobile pay- significantly behind it. shareholder and Japanese con- Brian T Olsavsky said in an and payments. its platform. PTI warded to the companies con- in August 2015. PTI ment wallet to Axis Bank for Bahl said with factors like glomerate, SoftBank. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 mp CESC to infuse `1,000 crore ONGC wins Govt nod for `7,738-cr GSPC stake buy NEW DELHI: State-owned Oil in power business this fiscal and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has won government approval for acquisition of Gujarat State KOLKATA: RP Sanjiv Goenka Petroleum Corp's entire 80 per flagship company CESC Ltd R P Sanjiv Goenka buys cent holding in a KG basin gas will invest Rs 1000 crore in block for Rs 7,738 crore, the the current fiscal in the power company said. business. 70% of Gujarat snack co ONGC had in December "We are investing Rs 1000 last year agreed to buy entire crore in the current fiscal in the TARUN GOSWAMI is the founder of the company 80 per cent interest of GSPC power business out of which Rs will continue as 30% partner along with operatorship rights, 600 crore is meant for CESC KOLKATA: R P Sanjiv Goenka in the company. The company in Deen Dayal West (DDW) gas Kolkata distribution network group acquired 70% stake in under the brand name E Vita field in Block KG-OSN-2001/3 and rest will be in other power Apricot Foods Private Limited started production in 2005. in the Bay of Bengal for $995 companies," CESC chairman based in Rajkot, Sanjiv Goenka, The company has a state of million (Rs 6,443 crore). Sanjiv Goenka said here on Fri- its chairman said on Friday. the art manufacturing units at The company will also pay one month. ONGC will pay debt of Rs 19,716.27 crore as day on the sidelines of the com- “We have acquired 70 per Rajkot and Medchal in Hyder- part consideration of $200 mil- $995.26 million for three dis- on March 31, 2015, has so far pany's 39th AGM. cent in Apricot Foods which abad with a total production lion (Rs 1,295 crore) to GSPC coveries in the KG-OSN-2001/3 made 9 gas discoveries in the The company has already sells e-vita branded snacks at capacity of 33,000 tonnes per towards acquisition rights for block that are under trial pro- Bay of Bengal block. Of these, stated that it will focus in power an enterprise valuation of Rs annum of snack and food discoveries other than DDW duction since August 2014. three – KG-08, KG-17, KG-15 distribution instead in gener- 440 crore,” RP Sanjiv Goenka items. Ninety five per cent rev- field in the block. Another $200 million will be commonly known as Deendayal ation due to high regulatory group chairman Sanjiv Goenka enue comes from sale of small "A farm-in agreement was paid for six other discoveries for West (DDW) fields - have been interventions. said here. packets ( 35 – 40 g) of Rs 5 each. signed with GSPC on March 10, which GSPC has been finalis- approved for development. Goenka stating their Its group company Guilt- He said the products are 2017 with an economic data of ing an investment plan to bring But against an approved field achievement of Rajasthan, Kota free Industries has acquired the sold through a network of 160 March 31, 2017," ONGC said in them to production. development plan (FDP) cost of distribution franchisee since company. He said the snacks stockists across 17 states in the notes to its first quarter earning Jubilant Offshore Drill- $2.75 billion, GSPC has seen a takeover said, transmission and given the transparency and pany had taken over in 2012 entity is mostly concentrated in country. He said the they will disclosure. During April-June ing Pvt Ltd and Geo Global huge cost overrun, incurring distribution loss has reduced by commitment shown by Chief in pre-construction stage. The Gujarat with an annual revenue try to take the brand national. quarter, "Government of India Resources (India) Inc hold 10 $2.83 billion as on March 31, six per cent and it will achieve Minister Yogi Adityanath's company owns Papu and Phan- of Rs 200 crore. Meanwhile, Goenka said has approved the acquisition per cent stake in the block. 2015. Additionally, it had run up a revenue of Rs 1300 crore rep- government. chung hydel power projects in “All E-vita products are the company was planning to of entire 80 per cent partici- Originally, GSPC had an exploration cost of $584.63 resenting some 16 per cent of Speaking about renewables Arunachal Pradesh. priced at Rs 5 and this will help set up their own manufactur- pating interest of GSPC along offered ONGC its 50 per cent million, taking total expendi- group consolidated power dis- Goenka said they will not fur- CESC has total generation of us in foray into mass market. ing to retain quality and they with operatorship rights," it said. stake in the block together with ture as on March 31, 2015, to tribution revenue. ther invest in hydel due to long 187 MW in renewables includ- Our ‘Too Yum’ will be placed were evaluating few states like ONGC will make payments operatorship, but the state- $3.41 billion. CESC has won distribu- delays on various counts. He ing wind and solar. Meanwhile, in the mid-market and we will Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Utta- to GSPC "on fulfilment of cer- owned firm was not interested. As per the requirement of tion franchisee in cities of Kota did not replied when asked on Spencer's Goenka said in the also look into premium with rakhand, Andhra Pradesh and tain conditions precedent," it Subsequently, GSPC offered its the field development plan, 12 and Bharatpur in Rajasthan. whether CESC was looking first quarter the retailer earned like organics. Acquisition is West Bengal. said without elaborating. entire 80 per cent stake in the more development wells are yet Goenka said the company was at an exit from the 135MW cash break even and was doing also not ruled out,” Goenka “We will finalise location in A company official said the block and ONGC on Decem- to be completed, which will fur- keen to invest in Uttar Pradesh hydel power project the com- better in terms of margins. PTI said. He said Rajesh Patel who the next two weeks,” he added. deal is likely to be closed within ber 23 last year. GSPC, with a ther bump up the project cost. PTI Shoppers Stop Karur Vysya Bank NIIT logs Q1 net lowers net loss Oil India Ltd launches Start-Up Initiative Q1 profit up 1.1% GUWAHATI: Oil India Lim- engaging and encouraging to `147.97 crore profit of `10.4 cr to `3.45 crore ited (OIL), the second largest already existing start-ups in national E&P Company in the the following identified areas: NEW DELHI: Skills and tal- Sapnesh Lalla said the Cor- NEW DELHI: Shoppers Stop country, launched its Start- Addressing environment con- NEW DELHI: Private sector ent development firm NIIT porate Learning Group (CLG) on Friday reported narrowing Up initiative by entering in to cerns, particularly by treatment Karur Vysya Bank on Friday on Friday said its consolidated business continues to be on a of standalone net loss at Rs 3.45 agreements with two North- of drilling fluid and produced posted a 1.10 per cent rise in net profit has seen manifold strong growth path. crore for the first quarter ended East based Start-Up ventures, formation water etc; Monetis- net profit at Rs 147.97 crore for jump to Rs 10.4 crore in June "We added two new MTS June 30. at Guwahati, on July 18. ing flared gas in satellite fields; the quarter ended June 30. 2017 quarter, helped by strong clients this quarter and have The retail company had CMD OIL, Utpal Bora Renewable; Ageing pipelines The Tamil Nadu-based growth in corporate learning significantly expanded ser- posted a net loss of Rs 13.56 signed the MOU’s on behalf of issues; Enhanced Oil Recov- bank's net profit stood at Rs business. vices of an existing client. We crore for the same period of OIL, along with Prof Prasanna, ery (EOR). 146.35 crore during the cor- The company's net profit go into second quarter with a previous fiscal. Dean IIT Guwahati, and the For implementation of the responding quarter last fiscal. was at Rs 0.8 crore in the cor- healthy pipeline of new deals," However, total income dur- Directors of the two start up initiative, it was decided that Its total income for the responding quarter last year. he added. ing the period under review companies, Innotech Inter- initially the process of devel- April-June quarter went up Its net revenue growth, CLG recorded net revenue was up 21.40 per cent to Rs ventions Pvt Ltd and RD Grow oping Start-Ups may be taken to Rs 1,620.38 crore from Rs however, was almost flat at of Rs 117.5 crore, up 14 per 946.44 crore as against Rs Green Ltd. up with Technology Incuba- 1,547.31 crore registered in the Rs 209.9 crore in the quar- cent year-on-year in constant 779.60 crore in June quarter of The MoUs were signed in tion Centre of IIT Guwa- year- ago period. ter under review compared to currency terms, maintaining a previous fiscal, Shoppers Stop the presence of the Minister Minister, Narendra Modi and Start-Up fund was specifically hati. Accordingly, OIL signed Its provisioning and con- Rs 210 crore in the year-ago steady operating margin of 15 said in a BSE filing. for Industries, Govt of Assam, in line with the Start-Up initia- created to encourage innova- a MOU with Indian Insti- tingencies grew sharply to Rs period. per cent. The learning platform "The year has begun on Chandra Mohan Patowary, tive of Government of India,the tion and entrepreneurship in tute of Technology, Guwahati 233.44 crore in the quarter "The business transforma- has generated a revenue visibil- a strong footing with sales who was the Chief Guest at the Board of Oil India Limited north east part of India. (IIT-G) on 07th December, under review from Rs 130.11 tion programme has started ity of over Rs 6 crore, NIIT said. growth of 22 per cent...Post ceremony. (OIL) in its 469th meeting Thereafter, steps have been 2016 during Petrotech 2016, crore a year ago. to yield results. Our go for- It added that the Skills and GST, there have been supply Director (Operations), OIL, held on September 30, 2017 taken by the Company towards in presence of Dharmendra As on June 30, 2017, Karur ward business has grown 5 per Careers Group (SNC) recorded challenges and we are execut- P K Sharma, Director (E&D), approved a Rs 50 crore OIL implementation of the Start-Up Pradhan,Minister of State (i/c), Vysya Bank's gross non- per- cent year-on-year," NIIT CEO net revenue of Rs 68.1 crore ing things to settle down before OIL, P Chandrasekharan and Start-Up fund to foster, nurture initiative. Initially, it was pre- Petroleum and Natural Gas. forming assets (NPA) stood Rahul Patwardhan said in a during the first quarter of 2017 the big festive season. Our RCE, OIL, B P Sarma, along and incubate new ideas related ferred to limit the Start-Ups in On July 18, 2017, the tripartite at 4.27 per cent, up from 1.79 statement. -18. omni-channel execution is on with a host of dignitaries and to oil and gas sector. about 5-6 areas from medium agreements between OIL, IIT per cent in the corresponding The company's net debt Shares of the company were track to be ready by the third senior officials of Oil India The action plan was made to long term perspective. Guwahati and the Start-Ups period a year ago. reduced from Rs 130.4 crore to trading 15.92 per cent higher at quarter," Shoppers Stop cus- Limited were present on the towards implementation of In the immediate short were signed, with the goal that Its net NPA also increased Rs 40.2 crore on year-on-year Rs 103.40 apiece from the pre- tomer care associate and MD occasion. Start-Up scheme of OIL in term, it has been decided to the start-Ups will start operat- to 2.85 per cent from 0.79 per basis. NIIT CEO Designate vious close on BSE. PTI Govind Shrikhande said. PTI As envisaged by the Prime an effective manner. The OIL look into the prospects of ing from August 2017. MPOST cent earlier. PTI Govt sets March deadline to Chinese search giant Lanka to sell 70% of strategic roll out DBT for fertilisers Baidu’s income up 83% port to Chinese company today NEW DELHI: The govern- BEIJING: Chinese internet COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will agreement sparked protests. ment on Friday said the dead- giant Baidu said on Friday that sign a deal with a Chinese firm Accordingly, instead of line for roll out of direct benefit its net income had soared 83 to sell 70 per cent stake of the 80:20 share distribution in transfer (DBT) for fertiliser per cent in the second quarter strategically — located Ham- the initial agreement shares subsidies is March 31, 2018. -- a strong recovery from tum- bantota port at $1.12 billion, of overall investment will be The government bears bling profits in 2016 thanks to Prime Minister Ranil Wick- revised as 69.55 per cent to about Rs 70,000 crore annually drastic spending cuts. remesinghe said on Friday. CMPort and 30.45 per cent to as fertiliser subsidy to provide Though Baidu's profit had The strategic deal that Sri Lanka Port Authority. cheaper nutrients to farmers. fallen by two-thirds in 2016 and quarter were 20.9 billion yuan may raise security concerns Ports Minister Mahinda "The deadline of the dropped even further in the ($3.08 billion), a 14.3 per cent in India will be signed on Sat- said the government had Samarasinghe earlier said that national rollout of DBT for first quarter of 2017, "China's increase from the same period urday between state-owned agreed with the Opposition to Sri Lanka's navy will be respon- fertiliser subsidies is March Google" pulled itself together in 2016. Mobile revenue repre- China Merchants Port Hold- have a parliamentary debate sible for security of the port 31, 2018," Minister of State in quarter two, attaining a net sented 72 per cent of total rev- ings (CMPort) and Sri Lanka on the Hambantota deal but which will not be allowed as a for Chemicals and Fertilisers income of 4.4 billion yuan enues, up from 62 per cent the Port Authority. the sittings were disrupted and base for any foreign navy. Mansukh L Mandaviya said the Rajya Sabha that DBT being fertiliser sector as the benefi- ($652 million) in the period same period last year. The CMPort will have a the House was adjourned till His comments are being in a written reply to the Rajya implemented in case of fertil- ciaries and their entitlement is from April to June -- an 82.9 per "We will execute on two stra- majority stake in the port. next week. seen as an attempt to allay Sabha. iser subsidy payment is slightly not clearly defined. cent increase year-on-year, the tegic pillars: to strengthen our "We are giving the country "How can they face it (the Indian concerns over the Chi- He informed that "all prep- different from the normal DBT "Multiple subsidised prod- company's unaudited financial mobile foundation and lead in a better deal without any debt," debate) when it was they who nese presence in the Hamban- aration including deployment implemented in LPG subsidy. ucts, urea and 21 grades of results stated. AI," Baidu's billionaire founder Wickremesinghe said. started it", Wickremesinghe tota port. India perceives it as a of PoS machines are continuing Under DBT in the fertiliser Phosphatic & Potassic fertilis- The figure far exceeds and chief executive Robin Li He said the money realised said, referring to former presi- danger to its national security. as per national rollout action sector, Mandaviya had said, ers have different subsidy rates. analysts' estimates of 2.9 bil- said in a statement. from the 70 per cent transfer of dent Mahinda Rajapaksa's joint The Chinese will manage plan". the subsidy will be released to The subsidy rate in respect of lion yuan, and is a sign of Bai- Major new initiatives equity on a 99-year lease of the Opposition. port operations and Sri Lanka A pilot project to introduce the companies instead of the urea varies from company to du's recovery after authorities include developing cloud stor- Hambantota port will be set off Sri Lanka's Cabinet on July will handle port security, the DBT in fertiliser sector has beneficiaries, after sale by the company due to different pro- cracked down on its online age capabilities and partnering against debts owed to China. 25 approved the sale to a Chi- minister said, indicating that been undertaken in 16 districts. retailers. Mandaviya had said duction processes, energy effi- advertising business, the com- with car manufacturers like Ford He said the accumulated nese firm of a 70 per cent stake it should allay fears that the In February, the minister that normal DBT like in LPG ciencies of plants, vintage etc," pany's primary revenue stream. and computing giant Microsoft loss at Hambantota was over in the Hambantota port, tweak- port could be misused by the had said in a written reply to cannot be introduced in the he had said. PTI Total revenues in the second to create self-driving cars. PTI $300 million. Wickremesinghe ing the deal after the initial Chinese. PTI CORPORATE KALEIDOSCOPE

Punjab National Bank announced its tie-up with four leading Mutual Fund AMCs (Asset Management Companies) viz LIC Mutual Fund AMC Ltd, Reliance Nippon Life AMC Ltd, Tata AMC Ltd and Birla Sun Life Mutual NLC INDIA Ltd under its CSR initiative inaugurated 4 modern Reverse Fund. MD & CEO Sunil Mehta, K V Bhramhaji Rao, R S Sangapure & Sanjiv Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Kiosks at the Rehabilitation Centres Steel Town of Burnpur undertook one more massive tree-plantation Sharan, Executive Directors of Punjab National Bank and Raj Kumar, CEO around Neyveli. These plants were formally inaugurated on Friday campaign on Friday under Van-Mahotsav-2017 of IISCO Steel Plant. Durgapur Steel Plant organised the Annual Convention on Quality & Director of LIC Mutual Fund AMC Ltd, Sanjiv Gudal, Vice President & by Subir Das, Director(Mines), V Thangapandian, Director(Power), P Circle (ACQC)–2017 during July 25-27, 2017. 32 selected teams from General Manager(F&A) Bhaskar Chandra Mohapatra, General Manager Business Head, Reliance Nippon Life AMC Ltd, Kashmira Kalwachwala, Selvakumar, Director( P&P), and R Vikraman , Director (HR) at B2 Block in-charge(P&A) C S Sinha and General Manager(Town Services) K V different departments of the plant presented their quality circle Head Investor Services, Tata AMC Ltd, and Anil Shyam, Co-Head Retail – Rehabilitation centre, B1 Block – Rehabilitation centre, A Block – projects and the benefits derived through them Ramaraju along with other officials planted saplings one after another Sales, Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund were present during signing ceremony Rehabilitation centre and at Arch Gate respectively 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 WARNER HITS BACK IN BITTER MAHA TO GIVE RS 50 LAKH EACH TO 3 NEWCASTLE UNITED SIGN MERINO AUSTRALIA PAY ROW WOMEN’S CRICKET TEAM PLAYERS FROM BORUSSIA DORTMUND SYDNEY: David Warner has accused Cricket Australia of MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra LONDON: Newcastle United on Friday confirmed the signing of wrongly blaming players for not resolving a bitter pay dispute Fadnavis felicitated members of the Indian women’s Spanish Under-21 international Mikel Merino on a season-long saga which threatens the Test tour to Bangladesh. CA chief ex- cricket team from the state, at Vidhan Bhawan. Tabling loan deal from Borussia Dortmund. Born in Pamplona, Merino ecutive James Sutherland said unless intensive talks over the next a resolution in the Assembly to congratulate the women’s made more than 60 appearances for hometown club Osa- few days produced a compromise, his organisation would seek cricket team, Fadnavis said India’s prestige has gone up suna, before moving to Dortmund at the end of the 2015-16 the intervention of an industrial umpire to end the impasse. due to the “scintillating” performance of these players. campaign,reports xinhua news agency. SC notice to BCCI Kohli, Mukund put game beyond SL’s reach on e-auction of IPL’s media GALLE: India closed in on Earlier, India had reached by another 311 runs. a big win as their domina- 56 for two in 16.5 overs in Starting from overnight 154 tion went uncontested for the the second innings when rain for five, Perera and Mathews rights third successive day in the intervened in the second ses- continued from where they had first cricket Test against Sri sion of play. Post lunch, Ravin- left on Thursday evening and NEW DELHI: The Supreme Lanka here. dra Jadeja (3-67) brought the extended their defiant part- Court on Friday issued notice Virat Kohli (76 batting) and hosts’ innings to a quick end as nership. Umesh Yadav (1-78) to the BCCI on BJP leader Abhinav Mukund (81) put on he bowled Lahiru Kumara (2). and Jadeja got proceedings Subramanian Swamy’s plea 133 runs for the third wicket as Dilruwan Perera was underway for India, but nei- to seek an e-auction of the India reached 189 for three in stranded on 92 not out, facing ther were troubled the duo as media rights for the Indian 46.3 overs at stumps on a rain- 132 balls, inclusive of 10 fours they brought up their 50-part- Premier League (IPL) for affected day three. and four sixes. India took a first nership off 96 balls. more transparency. Overall, the visitors have innings’ lead of 309 runs. Sri Lanka’s 200 came up in A Bench headed by Jus- a lead of 498 runs after they Shikhar Dhawan (14) then the 57th over, and they nearly tice Dipak Misra sought a decided against enforcing the fell quickly, caught at backward batted out the first hour with- response from the Board of follow-on. point off Perera (1-20), chas- out any loss when Mathews Control for Cricket in India In reply to India’s mammoth ing a wide delivery. He put on chipped a catch off Jadeja (BCCI) within two weeks first-innings total of 600, Sri 19 runs for the opening wicket straight to Virat Kohli at short and posted the matter for Lanka were bowled out for 291 with Mukund. He then added cover in the 59th over. There August 24. in 78.3 overs. 37 runs with Cheteshwar Pujara was slight turn available for the The auction process for After a rain-break that cost (15) for the second wicket. spinners on this day three pitch IPL media rights is scheduled 86 minutes, playing time was Some 40 minutes before and this wicket was a result of to begin on August 17. The extended until 6pm local time tea, a thunderstorm lashed the constant pressure built up by rights would be in force for to make up for the lost overs. sea-facing ground. But Lahiru the left-arm spinner. five years. Kohli and Mukund made Kumara (1-53) had enough In all, Mathews faced 130 Swamy said the apex court hay while the sun was out as time to bowl one more deliv- balls inclusive of 11 fours and has earlier held that e-auction Virat Kohli runs between the wickets during the third day of the first test cricket match against Sri Lanka in Galle they barely countered any PIC/AP/PTI ery and Pujara was caught at a six. is the best method for award- trouble from the Sri Lankan He then proceeded to over- off 68 balls. This was the first Here, he picked easy runs 51 balls, and the duo crossed leg slip. An early tea was taken Brief Scores: ing contracts. bowlers. take that mark to record his time since February that the off the Lankan bowling and the 100-mark in 120 balls. to make up for lost time. India second innings: The Bharatiya Janata Mukund scored only his highest score in Test cricket. Indian skipper had crossed overcame that mental hurdle The day’s play ended when In the morning, Perera and 189/3(Abhinav Mukund 81, Party leader said since an second Test half-century off 78 Overall, he faced 116 balls, and the 40-mark, after scoring 204 after scoring only three runs Mukund fell lbw to part-timer Angelo Mathews (83) defied Virat Kohli batting at 76). amount of Rs 30,000 crore balls, after his previous effort of hit eight fours. and 38 against Bangladesh at in the first innings. Overall, Danushka Gunathilaka (1-15). India as Sri Lanka reached SL first innings: 291 (Angelo was involved in the award of 62 runs against the West Indies At the other end, Kohli Hyderabad. His highest against Kohli faced 114 balls, and hit The batsman opted to review, 289 for eight at lunch. The two Mathews 83, Dilruwan Perera IPL media rights, the issue at Roseau in Dominica back overcame his bad patch in Australia in five innings across five fours. His 50-partnership but that decision too went batsmen put on 62 runs for the 92; Ravindra Jadeja 3/67). should not be decided in an in 2011. Tests by scoring his 15th fifty three Tests was 15. with Mukund came up in only against him. sixth wicket as the visitors led India lead by 498 runs. AGENCIES opaque manner. “There is a requirement of non-discriminatory and trans- Focussed on present, parent method, (in line) with India eves hope sponsorship follows financial rewards the best international practices, to be adopted for distribution NEW DELHI: Indian’s women commercial interests. The “My father also retired from of valuable media rights so as not thinking about past cricketers have attained over- cricketers may have become the Railways so it will be nice to ensure maximum revenue night stardom and are now household names but they if I get to work there too,” she in the larger national interest,” hoping the handsome finan- have not yet attracted much added. The 21-year-old opener he pleaded. or future: Mukund cial rewards for their stellar interest as far as sponsorship Smriti Mandhana, whose form “The commercial interests World Cup show will be fol- is concerned. India’s star all- deserted her after a scintillat- and huge money is involved, GALLE: It took him six years to “There was a point of time lowed by lucrative sponsorship rounder Deepti Sharma, all ing 90 and 106 in the open- amounting to Rs 25,000 crore make a comeback to the Indian I am very honest about it that deals, which their male coun- of 19, did not have much clue ing two World Cup games, says to Rs 30,000 crore, in the Test team and his spot as an I was not raring to even put terparts attract. when inquired about a major she has been approached by valuable rights associated opener is still not guaranteed on whites. I wasn t part of any Ten of the 15 squad mem- corporate showing interest in companies. “I have been talk- with the game of cricket in but Abhinav Mukund would team I wasn t part of any first- bers have job security as they her. For now, she is just happy ing to a few companies about India, which makes it man- prefer to live in the present class team. There was a time are employed with the Indian that she has got a kit sponsor. sponsorship. Hopefully things datory to have a robust, com- and contribute in team’s cause when I was dropped from my Railways but they feel it is time “Vampire has been sponsor- will work out. It will be nice pletely transparent auction rather than thinking about past own First-Class team. To have top corporates also open up to ing my equipment for a while to have sponsors behind us method to maximise reve- or future. this opportunity to be part of women’s cricket. now. That’s about it,” Deepti, after all the support we have nue and prevent vested inter- With his 81-run knock, the Indian team is such a huge It has been almost a week squad members are yet to be among the few who have who hopes to get a Railways got from the BCCI and Rail- est from making undue gains,” Mukund on Friday scored only bonus. I take every game as an since the World Cup final approached for sponsorship. tied up a sports management job just like the majority of her ways,” said the Mumbai- Subramanian Swamy his second Test half-century opportunity, that’s all. If I am at Lord’s but most of the Captain Mithali Raj is company to take care of her teammates. born southpaw. AGENCIES added. AGENCIES after his previous best effort of part of the team, not part of 62 against the West Indies in the team, again, I will try to do EAST BENGAL’S LONG-SERVING OFFICIAL PASSES AWAY Dominica back in 2011. my best wherever I am,” said Prannoy climbs to 17th spot in BWF rankings Mukund has been a part of Mukund. KOLKATA: Well-known East Bengal club official Swapan Ball died in the wee hours the Indian team since the Aus- The Tamil Nadu opener said NEW DELHI: Courtesy his nesia and Australia, is the on Friday after a prolonged battle with cancer. Ball, 71, is survived by his wife and tralia series early this year but his teammates have been very US Open Grand Prix Gold title highest ranked Indian at two daughters. “We received a very disheartening news earlier. Swapan Ball is no given Shikhar Dhawan’s 190 supportive since his comeback. triumph, Indian shuttler HS number 8. more. We are deeply saddened by this loss. He has been a part of the red and gold runs in the first innings and a “The support staff and the Prannoy has jumped six places Ajay Jayaram is ranked brigade for years and played the role of a manager successfully for years. May he possible comeback of Murali senior players have made my to be at 17th position in the lat- 16th, while B Sai Praneeth is Vijay or KL Rahul, his place stay quite comfortable. I have est BWF world rankings. 19th spot after losing a place. rest in peace,” East Bengal said in its condolence message. Having joined East Bengal in the team will be under the played a lot with Virat Kohli Parupalli Kashyap, who In women’s category, PV as a young footballer, he went on to become the club’s one of the most popular faces scanner. and Ravindra jadeja and all reached his first final at US Sindhu remained 5th while and a go-to man, who served the club like his family for more than three decades. “I have the opportunity to of these guys at junior level. Open in more than two years Saina Nehwal dropped a spot From attending team meetings to helping out the support staff, Ball was there for do something in this Test. I I think the culture is as such after recovering from multiple to be world number 16. They everyone, anytime. At a time when player agents were unknown in India, Ball went to don’t want to think ahead to that it is relaxed in the dress- injuries, also gained 12 places are the only two Indians in Ghana in the 1990s and signed Suley Musah, Eammnuel Opoku and Jackson Egyo- the next Test. Being the first- ing room. to be at the 47th spot. the top-25. In mixed dou- pong. East Bengal saw many highs during his association, including the three National choice opener or second-choice During his knock of 81, Sameer Verma, who has bles, Pranaav Jerry Chopra opener doesn’t make a differ- Mukund put on 133 runs for qualified as the fourth Indian and N Sikki Reddy dropped League titles, several Federation Cup wins, IFA Shield and Durand Cup triumphs. ence. When you get a chance the third wicket with skipper for the World Championship, ing his position, India have three places to lie at the 20th He was there with the team when they won the ASEAN Cup, reached the AFC Cup in the middle, I want to capital- Virat Kohli who also over- jumped four spots to be 28th four men in the top-20. Kid- spot. There were no Indian semi-finals and the seven successive Calcutta Football League wins recently. AGENCIES ise on it. That’s what I thought,” came his bad patch to score an in the standings. ambi Srikanth, who clinched pair in the top 25 in men’s or said Mukund. unbeaten 76. AGENCIES With Prannoy improv- back-to-back titles at Indo- women’s doubles. AGENCIES

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA Six uncapped Sri Lanka turn down PCB’s Public Works Division, Aurangabad players named E-Tender Notice No. (14)of 2017-2018 invitation to play T20 in Pakistan Online tender (e-tenders)for the following works in Indian are invited by the Executive Engineer Public Works KARACHI: The Sri Lankan Division Aurangabad (PH No.0240-2331174) in B-2 cricket board has turned down hockey squad an invitation from the Paki- Tender (Online )for the 1(one) work in Aurangabad stan Cricket Board to send its Dist. form /Agency/Firm/Company of appropriatet NEW DELHI: Six uncapped team to Lahore to play two T20 Class ( Improvement to Paithan — Apegaon Road SH-26 players have been named matches at the start of its home Tq Paithan Dist Aurangabad) in the Manpreet Singh-led series in October. Indian hockey squad for PCB Chairman, Shaharyar All details can be viewed and downloaded online the tour of Belgium and Khan confirmed that after the directly from the Government of Ma’harastra Netherlands. suicide bomb attack in Lahore e-Tendering Portal htt://maharastra.gov.in The European tour begins earlier this week, the Sri Lankan with India taking on Belgium cricket authorities has refused Sd/- on August 9 in Boom. to send their team for the T20 Executive Engineer, Chinglensana Singh has matches. Public Work Division been named Manpreet’s dep- “I had spoken to my Sri D.G.I.P.R. 2017/2018/1861 Aurangabad uty while some of the key Lankan cricket counterpart players who featured in the during the ICC meetings and World League Semifinal have I had invited him to send his been rested. team to Lahore to play the T20 The six uncapped play- matches and start the series ers who have been picked against Pakistan with rest of include goalkeeper Suraj Kar- matches to be played in the kerawho, who had missed the UAE,” Khan said. Sultan Azlan Shah Cup earlier He said he had been experts of cricket boards had Kumar Sangakkara claimed this year due to an injury. The given assurance by the Sri come to Lahore to see for them- that the team was sent to Paki- others are Junior World Cup Lankan cricket head that he selves the security arrangements stan in 2009 by the Sri Lankan heroes Varun Kumar, Dipsan would speak to his govern- and some shortcomings were authorities despite serious res- Tirkey, Nilakanta Sharma, ment and get clearance for pointed out which we promised ervations expressed by the play- Gurjant Singh and Armaan the matches. to resolve but overall they were ers over the security situation Qureshi. “I am a bit surprised at Sri all satisfied with the way secu- in Pakistan. Talented defender and Lankan’s refusal because terror rity was provided for the final,” He has called for an inquiry dragflicker Amit Rohidas, attacks are happening every- he said. to find out who was behind who had an outstanding sea- where in the world and sports It was Sri Lanka’s team forcing the team to travel to son with 2017 HIL winners events are still going on. It is which had come under attack Pakistan in those conditions. Kalinga Lancers, too finds unfair to just single out Pakistan from militants in March, 2009 Khan said that Pakistan himself in the squad. for security reasons.” in Lahore after which no top would now play two Tests in “We will continue to test Khan said the PCB had Test team has toured Paki- Dubai and Abu Dhabi and five some of the younger play- successfully held the Pakistan stan because of security con- one-day internationals and ers in this tour in order to Super League final in Lahore in cerns and the PCB has been three T20 matches against Sri give them the international March and provided top secu- forced to hold its home series in Lanka in October-Novem- exposure in this new Olym- rity for the event. the UAE. ber in Dubai, Sharjah and pic cycle.” he said. AGENCIES “The ICC and other security Recently Sri Lankan great, Abu Dhabi. AGENCIES sport 15 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Saturday, 29 July, 2017 mp Neymar involved in Barca training Include Chitra in bust-up amid proposed PSG move World Athletics MIAMI: Neymar stormed out been thrown into chaos amid Championships: HC of Barcelona training as his exit reports his commercial com- from the Spanish giants appears mitments in China on Monday to move closer. have been cancelled. In an exclusive video Barcelona players are due obtained by Sportsmail, the to touch down back in Spain Brazil superstar walks off the on Sunday afternoon after the pitch after a fight with new Barca Saturday night Clasico friendly, signing Nelson Semedo. but Neymar had planned to jet Neymar has been linked straight to Asia for a commer- with a world-record move to cial commitment with Replay Paris Saint-Germain in a deal that would keep him away from worth £195million, and his the Nou Camp while Barca and walkout now looks to have made PSG thrash out the details of his that move even more likely. switch to Ligue 1. In the video, things initially Now reports suggest the appear to be going well, with event on Monday has been the forward tucking away a goal cancelled with the organisers during a small-sided game. understood to be citing the play- However, Neymar and right er’s involvement in the transfer. back Semedo then tangle in a What is not clear is if KOCHI: The Kerala High challenge for the ball, with the Barcelona, who have grown Court on Friday directed the Justice P B striker squaring up to the new increasingly tired of Neymar’s central government to ensure Suresh Kumar, arrival from Benfica. behaviour on the club’s US tour, participation of P U Chitra in Javier Mascherano quickly have applied pressure on him to the World Athletics Champi- in an interim intervenes and Semedo runs cancel the trip so that his record- onships in London next month. back to the game, but Neymar Ernesto Valverde stands help- the field. Miami, with Barca in the USA University. breaking move can be tied up. Justice P B Suresh order, directed is clearly still unhappy, calling less close by, stalking off with Accompanied by a mem- as part of their prestigious pre- The walk-out comes before As the saga of the sum- Kumar, in an interim order, the government and gesturing after the defender, only a rueful pat on the back ber of the Barcelona staff, he season tour. Barcelona play their final mer crawls to its conclusion, directed the government to and having to be restrained by from Mascherano. leaves as training resumes with- Neymar has been in excel- friendly of the tour, against arch the sticking point is now PSG’s make all arrangements to to make all Sergio Busquets. Neymar then angrily fires a out him, with the player going lent form on the tour, scoring rivals Real Madrid on Saturday. preference for not paying Ney- see that Chitra participates arrangements to The furious striker then tears ball off the crossbar of a nearby out into the car park and leav- three goals in two games, but It has also emerged that Ney- mar’s £195m clause even if it in the event. off his training bib and throws training goal, and then boots ing the training area entirely. lost his cool half an hour into mar’s plans to duck out of Barce- means they end up paying more The court also observed see that Chitra it to the ground as manager another one away as he exits The session took place in the training session at Barry lona’s flight back to Spain have for the player. AGENCIES that the selection process for the championship appears to participates in be not transparent and quali- the event Jhulan gets fied athletes were ignored. BCCI picks Sunil Subramaniam as The case will be con- the Federation. promotion sidered on Monday for In her plea, she said her detailed hearing. gold medal performance at after World The court had on Thursday the Asian Athletics Cham- manager; no decision on other teams sought an explanation from pionships made her an auto- the central government on the matic pick for the World Cup show NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Manager of Team India (Senior in the running to be appointed official said. exclusion of the Kerala ath- Championships. Nadu left-arm spinner Sunil Men),” a BCCI statement said. India A manager and the Subramaniam’s claim to lete from the Indian squad for Kerala Chief Minister Pina- KOLKATA: Fast bowler Jhulan Subramaniam was on Friday “He will be contracted for choice for India U-19 manager fame has been as the coach the championships. rayi Vijayan had backed Chitra Goswami was on Friday pro- appointed as the administrative a one-year term and join Team was between Prakash Bhatt and who taught Ashwin the tricks Hearing Chitra’s petition and said in a Facebook post moted by her employers, Air manager of the Indian cricket India in Sri Lanka before the Shankar Saini. of the trade regarding off- against the decision by the that excluding the athlete, who India following Indian women team for a one- year tenure. start of second Test.” “However, Malik does not spin bowling. Subramaniam Athletics Federation of India was the “pride not only of Ker- cricket team’s impressive Subramaniam, who is best Subramaniam, who played qualify as he does not have a also captained Tamil Nadu in (AFI), Justice Suresh Kumar ala, but also the country, from runner-up finish in the ICC known as Ravichandran Ash- 74 matches for Assam and single first class match against Ranji Trophy and is a National had asked the Centre to inform the team for World Athletics World Cup. win’s childhood coach, will Tamil Nadu has taken 285 his name. Later it was decided Cricket Academy (NCA) cer- the source of funding for inter- Championship, is condem- “The Air India CMD had join the team before the second wickets apart from scoring that since India A and U-19 tified coach. “He also has a national events. nable”. Former national cham- called me in Delhi and I was cricket Test against Sri Lanka 1096 runs. teams do not have as many rich vein of experience when Chitra, who had recently pion P T Usha had said that offered the promotion from in Colombo, starting August 3. Interestingly, the BCCI has series as the senior team, there it comes to management and won a gold in the women’s Chitra had not been included (Deputy Manager),” Goswami “The Board of Control for decided against appointing is no need to appoint a full time administrative capabilities hav- 1500m event in the Asian in the team as she did not told PTI after her arrival here Cricket in India on Friday managers of India A and India manager. BCCI can depute ing served both public and pri- Athletics Championships in meet the qualifying mark set this evening. appointed former First Class U-19 teams for the time being. somebody from its adminis- vate sector organisations for Bhubaneshwar, filed the writ by the International Associa- For Jhulan, who claimed cricketer Mr. Sunil Subrama- “At one point of time tration to perform the duty as over 16 years,” the BCCI state- petition after she was excluded tion of Athletics Federations 3/23 to restrict England to nian as the Administrative Arman Malik was said to be and when required,” a BCCI ment added. AGENCIES from the Indian squad by (IAAF). AGENCIES 228/7 in the final, there will be a few months’ break now before India set its sight on next year’s Women’s World Twenty20 in Government to consider helping sprinter Dutee Chand in her case the West Indies. “We’ve been playing non- NEW DELHI: The government Bhartruhari Mahtab who said that the government will look produced natural testosterone gave time of two years to the hearing at the CAS. Now that the world athletics body and stop cricket so at the moment on Friday said it will consider Chand has the potential to win into the issue sympathetically. (male hormones) above permis- IAAF to produce conclusive evi- her case is set to be reopened they cannot ensure an inde- there will be a break. Next year, helping Odisha sprinter Dutee a gold medal in Olympics and The International Association sible range from taking part in dence that female athletes with again, the young sprinter will pendent probe due to conflict we have World Twenty20 and Chand in fighting her case government must help her in the of Athletics Federation (IAAF) competitions. Chand got a ban high levels of naturally produc- need to fight it out again at the of interest. The fresh evidences we will prepare for that as a against the world athletics gov- case. Responding to Mahtab’s recently decided to submit fresh imposed on her by Athletics ing testosterone have an unfair CAS to save her career and she which the IAAF would present team,” she said. erning body at an international demand, Parliamentary Affairs evidence at the Court of Arbitra- Federation of India overturned advantage over their peers. Ear- will need financial assistance. at the CAS were gathered from Women’s IPL may be a pos- sports tribunal in Switzerland. Minister Ananth Kumar said tion for Sports (CAS) in Swit- in 2015 as the CAS partially lier also, the Sports Ministry The BJD MP also said the offi- a research paper authored by sibility after their World Cup This issue was raised in the he will take up the issue with zerland in support of its policy upheld her appeal. The world’s provided financial support to cials (of the IAAF) dealing with Stephane Bermon and Pierre- show and Jhulan said: “Of Lok Sabha by BJD member Sports Minister Vijay Goel and of barring female athletes who top sports tribunal, however, Dutee during her appeal and Chand’s case were working for Yves Garnier. AGENCIES course I will be available as a player. I’m still fit enough to play in IPL, if at all it happens.” Prince Charles to open 2018 Mithali Raj and Co’s dream We need to be patient on court to win World Cup run was halted by Commonwealth Games England with a shocking nine- run loss in the final. LONDON: Britain’s Prince Charles will stand in for titles, says Ashwini Ponnappa “The nine runs regret will his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the Common- remain forever. We dominated wealth Games ceremony in Australia next year, NEW DELHI: Experienced the match for 85 per cent but Indian women’s doubles expo- they snatched the match with Buckingham Palace announced on Friday. The nent Ashwini Ponnappa on their show in the death overs. heir to Britain’s throne will read out a message Friday said she and her part- This opportunity will never from the 91-year-old monarch at the Games to be ner N Sikki Reddy need to come again. We will have to held in the Gold Coast in April 2018. “Her Majesty work on their defence and be start from zero again,” Jhulan patient on court to clinch a said. the Queen has asked HRH [His Royal Highness] medal at next month’s World “Many (senior players) may the Prince of Wales to represent her at the open- Badminton Championships not be around next time. I will ing of the XXI Commonwealth Games in Australia. in Glasgow. try my best but cannot say at The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will “I think one of the areas the moment as four years’ is a take place from April 4 to 15 next year,” the palace is consistency. In India when long time,” she said. we play we get very quick “But the World Cup has statement said. “As Her Majesty’s representative, points and we also expect the taught us how to be men- His Royal Highness will open the Games and read same when we play outside don’t go their way, they very hopefully win a medal.” tally tough. This will show out the Queen’s customary message, calling on because that’s how we have quickly get defensive. So I Ashwini started playing women’s cricket a new direc- athletes to come together in the spirit of friendly practiced, we don’t like pro- would say we probably need with Sikki last November after tion, quite similar to what competition,” it added. Charles had last opened longed points,” Ashwini said to get a little more stron- breaking up with Jwala Gutta happened in Australia on the sidelines of the three- ger in our defence and get and the new pair has already and England.” the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi on the day national finale of Junior more patient in that matter,” reached World No. 25. Jhulan was a member of Queen’s behalf and next year’s Games will be the badminton championship she said. The 27-year-old from Ban- the 2005 women’s World Cup seventh time that he has attended the event. It (JBC) season 3 here. Asked what’s the target galore has been playing with B team who had also finished was expected that the 68-year-old royal would be “And all the other nations in the August 21-27 World Sumeeth Reddy and Satwik- runners-up losing to Australia like Japan are very patient Championships, Ashwini said: sairaj Rankireddy in mixed stepping in for the Queen next year. AGENCIES by 98 runs. AGENCIES while they play. If things “To do the best that I can and doubles. AGENCIES

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OAKVILLE: India’s Anirban for their second wins in 2017, Lahiri endured a topsy-turvy and for Chappell, a fine fin- day with a card of two-under ish could result in a President’s 70 in the opening round of Cup birth. the RBC Canadian Open golf Brandon Hagy and Ollie tournament, here. Schniederjans were both He was tied 70 for the first members of The 25 on the round late yesterday, when a Web.com Tour in 2016 and rain delay and the resultant are looking for their first PGA bad light forced early suspen- Tour victories, while Matt sion of play. Every has two Tour titles to As many as 14 golfers were his credit. yet to complete their opening Dustin Johnson found the round as one hour and 55 min- parking lot with his drive on utes of play was lost. the par-4 10th just before rain Lahiri seeking to make delay and when he returned to amends for The Open, where his ball, he couldn’t believe the he missed the cut despite play- from 16th to 18th. Matt Every and Ollie Schnie- car that was blocking his ball ing well in brutal weather con- He had three more birdies derjans shared the lead hadn’t been moved. Johnson ditions, started on the back on his second nine, but bogeys after firing identical seven- still had a five-under 67 despite nine and had a double bogey on sixth and eighth meant he under-par 65s at Glen Abbey three bogeys. on par-4 14th. was only two-under. Golf Club. Smylie Kaufman fired But he made up quickly Hudson Swafford, Bran- Both Hudson Swafford and a six-under 66 to sit tied with three birdies in a row don Hagy, Kevin Chappell, Kevin Chappell are looking for sixth. AGENCIES 16 mp Entertainment MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 29 July, 2017 Talent comes first: Harshdeep Kaur on nepotism

ISHA SABHARWAL I really enjoy working with Pritam da, Barfi called ‘Twist Kamariya’. It is my first Amit Trivedi, Vishal-Shekhar and Rehman song with Tanishq Bagchi, a very talented Interested ne of India’s most celebrated female sir. It’s always a joy working with them, also composer. It has a very catchy tune which singers, Harshdeep Kaur has lent Salim-Suleiman, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy as is not similar to any of my older songs. her voice to hits like ‘Ek Onkar’ they are all very like-minded people who in more eyeballs than O(Rang De Basanti), ‘Kabira’ (YJHD), ‘Katiya give full freedom to an artist. Karun’ (Rockstar) and most recently to Since you made on your own in the ‘nachde ne saare’ (Baar Baar Dekho). industry, what are your views on In this interview for Millennium post, nepotism? she talks about her inspirations, goals and I think when you have a relative or a feelings on having reached this high in contact in the industry, it’s an easy access box office her career. but you can’t retain that position without What do you when you are not working? any talent. Talent always comes first, and Well, I’m always busy making music then comes relations. collections: Akshay and trying to compose some new songs What are your thoughts on reality and if I’m not travelling, I like staying at shows? Do you give them credit for home or going out with my friends. I love your success? watching movies, so that's the time I catch I was already singing for films before I up on them. 3 idiots is my all time favou- won ‘junoon’ (reality show). But yes, I have rite movie. gained a lot of experience and confidence You’ve learnt both Indian and western from these shows. These shows give singers classical music, which one do you per- another kind of fame; people start listen- sonally prefer? ing to you and gradually, relate I think both are really important and themselves to you. TheRustom star have taught me different things, for exam- Are there any upcom- ple, western classical has helped me sing in ing projects different genres of music and in shap- wishes that the ing my voice to suit a particular song because Bollywood is a ticket price be so low mix of genres. But nev- ertheless, I started with that more people Indian classical music, so it’ll for us to always be my first love. look forward to? Which fellow singer or music composer Yes, I have can go and watch do you enjoy working with the most? sung a very Well, it’s difficult to take one name different song Toilet: Ek Prem as it’s always a new experience working for the film Katha with all different music directors, but yes, Bareily ki ‘Mean Girls’ musical MUMBAI: Bollywood star Akshay called me comedian and Kumar says he is interested in reaching romantic hero. Then I did vil- out to a greater number of people with lain roles, now people are saying his upcoming film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha that I am doing social films. I just cast unveiled than on garnering box office business. don’t want to have an image. He says the distributor has applied for tax film tax free, “I just want to keep on trying differ- LOS ANGELES: Mean Girls musical producers Lorne Michaels exemption for the film. Akshay said: “So ent things,” said Akshay, who received and Stuart Thompson have announced that Erika Henning- During the trailer launch of the film, far there is no confir- a National Award for his performance sen will lead the cast of the stage adaptation of the 2004 teen when asked that after Rustom and Airlift mation, but yes, the Via- in Rustom. comedy movie. crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box com18 people (the Akshay also pointed out that though Taylor Louderman, Ashley Park and Kate Rockwell will office, whether he was looking forward distributors of the film) applied for tax his filmToilet: Ek Prem Katha is set in also have roles in the musical, which has been adapted by Tina to minting more moolah, Akshay said: exemption. Let’s see what happens.” the rural milieu, it is more relevant for Fey from her screenplay, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I am interested in more eyeballs than Toilet: Ek Prem Katha which stresses the urban crowd than rural people. Henningsen, who was seen recently in the Broadway revival of the box office collection.” on the importance of sanitation. Once “The issue of open defecation is not Les Miserables, has been cast as Cady Heron, who was played “In fact, I wish the ticket price of this known as Bollywood’s action star, just a rural (village) problem. It is a huge by Lindsay Lohan in the film. Louderman will step into Rachel film to be low so that more people can go Akshay has of late moved into mov- problem in big cities too and it is more McAdams’ shoes as Regina George. and watch the film. Around 54 per cent ies with social relevance. But he says dangerous in big cities rather than vil- Park and Rockwell will take on the roles of Regina’s side- people in our country have no access to he doesn’t believe in having any image. lages, because we live in a concrete jun- kick frenemies Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith, who were toilets. So, my concern is to make people “I don’t want to have any kind of gle, so germs and bacteria spread faster played by Lacey Chabert and Amanda Seyfried, respectively, aware of the issue. They should go and image. I just want to keep on trying here. Don’t think for a moment that this in the movie. watch the film rather than (we) count everything. When I entered the indus- movie is for villages. It is for urban peo- In addition to the four main cast members, the upcoming on the box office collection.” try, people called me an action hero. ple too because we are in more danger musical will feature Barrett Wilbert Weed as Janis Sarkisian, Asked about if they will make the “Then, I tried other things, they than them.” IANS Grey Henson as Damian Hubbard, Kerry Butler as Ms. Nor- bury, and Rick Younger as Mr. Duvall. PTI