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Fire breaks out in Minister post to me Hyderabad lands to fund Express HYDERABAD: A major fire not a ‘biksha': Etela broke out in two coaches of the Hyderabad-New Delhi L VENKAT RAM REDDY Palamuru project: KCR Telangana Express at a station n HYDERABAD l ‘I am one of the owners of in Haryana on Thursday, fire TRS,’ asserts the beleaguered officials said. No injuries Reflecting the truth of the leader l TS , AP will sign MoUs for Godavari-Krishna linkage soon have been reported. maxim, "Even a worm will l In a democracy, people The blaze in the train was turn", Health Minister Etela l Will complete Palamur-RR project in 10 months: CM reported at the Asaoti station Rajender, deemed to be "on decide fate of politicians, not leaders n at around 7:43 am in train the verge of being dropped PNS MAHABUBNAGAR l number 12723, following from the State cabinet" for l Who is a hero and who is a No scope for ‘exploitation’ which several fire tenders having infuriated the Chief zero will be known soon Chief Minister K by any state were rushed to the spot, a Minister by 'leaking' to rev- Chandrasekhar Rao declared l TS, AP will prosper with senior railway official said. enue staff confidential matters on Thursday that he would sell ‘give and take’ policy The train had passed discussed at the meeting could be dropped soon as off government lands in Asaoti station but it had to be which KCR had with minis- KCR was 'angry' at him for Hyderabad to raise funds for l Chandrababu still playing stopped between Asaoti and ters and top officials last week 'leaking' confidential infor- completing the crucial ‘narrow-minded politics’ Ballabgarh. Due to heavy at Pragati Bhavan, went over- Leaving little to imagina- mation to representatives of Palamur-Rangareddy lift irri- smoke, movement on the board on Thursday to assert tion as to the target of his dia- the revenue department staff. gation project in the next 10 track has also been stopped, his authority in the State cab- tribe, Etela underlined that At the Pragati Bhavan months. He was responding to had copious the official added. inet, saying his ministership he had attained the position meeting in question, matters queries on the delayed execu- waters this season and it could Continued on Page 3 was hard-earned and not of Minister on the basis of his pertaining to the new tion of the project due to fund pave the way for "springing anyone's bhiksha (charity). seniority, efficiency and loy- Revenue Act were discussed crunch, at a media conference surprises in the coming days". "I never sought minister alty to TRS and its supremo threadbare. Since the Revenue in Edula mandal of KCR linked the stalled irri- post in BC quota," he KCR. Laying it on thick, Etela Department employees' rep- Wanaparthi district, following gation projects in the State to Heavy rain remarked, while trashing said he was one of the own- resentatives happened to see his inspection of the project Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao getting into specifics during his inspection of the previous governments' reports that he got minister ers of 'gulabi jenda' (TRS Etela soon after that meeting, works. KCR said, "Funds will the Palamur-Rangareddy lift irrigation project on Thursday. unplanned approaches and likely in TS for post under BC quota since he flag), considering that he had rumours flew fast and thick no longer be a constraint for mismanagement. KCR said hails from the Mudiraj com- been with the party since its that due to the Minister's this project. We have decided day if they submit bills in the for their vested interests and that Telangana State had pre- the next 3 days munity. inception and not like some indiscretion the staff had to put up valuable lands in morning." political gains. viously longed for drinking The Minister opened up of the other TRS leaders who started preparing to launch a Hyderabad for sale soon. The The Chief Minister affirmed KCR said the project was water supplies from neigh- HYDERABAD: Heavy rain is and vented his bottled-up had switched from other par- strike since it was 'decided' funds accrued though this sale that the Palamuru -Rangareddi envisaged mainly to benefit the bouring states like Karnataka. likely to occur in isolated emotions while addressing ties when the going was good. that the wing would be would be utilized for the com- project would be accomplished farm sector in Mahabubnagar. The underlying problem could places, particularly in the dis- party activists at Huzurabad, Etela was apparently wound up. pletion of this project in 10 as per the revised timeline, It could prove to be the lifeline be addressed only by linking tricts of Bhadradri his home constituency in responding to media reports months. The bills for contrac- though certain elements had for farmers in the drought- Krishna and Godavari rivers. Kothagudem, Khammam, Karimnagar district. which had suggested that he Continued on Page 4 tors will be cleared the same been hindering the process prone district. Fortunately, the Continued on Page 2 Suryapet, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Mulugu, CABINET SUB-COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Mahabubabad and Jogulamba Social media Gadwal of Telangana between PM launches ‘Fit Movement', August, 31 and September friendship 1,2 warned the Indian Metrological Department (IMD) on Thursday. says it will lead towards healthy future claims minor "For the next three days, the state will be under the influ- PNS n NEW DELHI Rijiju and this year's National girl's life ence a low-pressure area has Sports Awards winners among PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR formed over northwest Bay of Prime Minister Narendra others. "We will take this move- Bengal and adjoining areas of Modi launched the 'Fit India' ment to new heights with the A minor girl in Jadcherla area Gangetic West Bengal north Movement' on Thursday, say- cooperation of my fellow here was allegedly killed by Odisha, which is likely to ing the initiative is the need of Indians. I am so glad that this her acquaintance on a social impact Telangana with heavy the hour and will take the movement is being launched media platform, after harass- to very heavy rainfall," Members of the cabinet sub-committee, Vemula Prashanth Reddy, Koppula country towards a healthier on the birth anniversary of ment and blackmail during informed IMD meteorologist. Eshwar and Srinivas Goud, submitting their report to CM K Chandrasekhar future. At a colourful ceremo- Major Dhyan Chand, our their chatting sessions. Continued on Page 4 ny, which included a presen- hockey wizard," Rijiju said at According to the police, tation of India's indigenous the launch. The Prime Minister Harshini, a Class X student of martial art forms, dances and congratulated the winners of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Demolish Secretariat sports, Modi said technology the national sports awards and Mahabubnagar, was con- Get ready for PNS n HYDERABAD has contributed to a sedentary lauded India's sporting nected to one Naveen Reddy l Submits report to CM lifestyle achievements. "Be it boxing, of Brahmin Palli village in varnished The cabinet sub-committee l Suggests razing all 10 "Fitness has always been an Prime Minister addresses a gathering after launching 'Fit India' badminton, or any sport, Rangareddi district on constituted by the State gov- blocks, though 8 of them are integral part of our culture. But Movement' in New Delhi on Thursday our athletes are giving new Facebook. They used to chat ernment to study the condition there is indifference towards wings to our aspirations. Their via Messenger over the last Rs 100 notes of the existing Secretariat build- in dilapidated condition fitness issues now. A few at the event. "But with tech- that we are not walking medals are not just a result of few months. The girl was NEW DELHI: The Reserve ings has given the green light for l All blocks lack fire safety decades back, a normal person nology, physical activity has enough," he added their hard work but also a reportedly blackmailed by Bank on Thursday said in its razing the structures to pave systems and do not have would walk 8-10km in a day, reduced. We walk less now and The launch was also attend- reflection of a new India's the youth several times. annual report for 2018-19 that way for the construction of a proper lighting and parking do cycling or run," Modi said the same technology tells us ed by Sports Minister Kiren confidence," he said. Continued on Page 4 it is planning to introduce var- new Secretariat complex. facilities nished banknotes of Rs 100 The committee, comprising denomination on a field trial Ministers Vemula Prashanth basis in order to increase the Reddy, Koppula Eshwar and mittee comprising engineers life of currency notes. The cen- Srinivas Goud, submitted its and R&B officials. The tech- Corruption open secret, says Patna HC Onion prices tral bank said in its report that report to Chief Minister K nical panel too recommended it incurred an expenditure of Chandrasekhar Rao on demolition of the existing Rs 4,811 crore on security Thursday. The committee rec- blocks to pave way for the Judge; CJ withdraws all work from him printing during July 1, 2018 to ommended the demolition of construction of a new double in a week June 30, 2019, while the all the 10 blocks of the Secretariat complex with mod- PNS n NEW DELHI asked him to wait in his cham- actions were being taken to get PNS n HYDERABAD expenditure stood at Rs 4,912 Secretariat. Although two of the ern amenities, ample parking ber for allotment of work. their favourite or caste man crore in the previous year. blocks — D and H — were con- space, and fully compliant Chief Justice of Patna High The judge implored upon elevated as a judge or do some Onion prices in the open mar- The RBI had said in its structed in 2004 and 2009 with benchmarked fire and Court has withdrawn judicial the Chief Justice of India and favour to corrupt judicial offi- ket are going through the roof 2017-18 annual report that it respectively, the committee other safety measures. work from the senior-most the Supreme Court Collegium cers," recorded the judge on with the doubling of the prices was trying to find ways to opined that they too should be Petitions opposing demoli- judge in the HC after the lat- to take cognisance of the cor- Wednesday. just within a week. Onion increase the life of Indian demolished as it was essential tion of the Secretariat are pend- ter delivered an order on how rupt practices plaguing the Justice Kumar presented an which was sold at Rs 20-26 a banknotes. "International to build a new Secretariat with ing in the High Court. the judiciary in Bihar had judicial system at all levels in illustration of four judicial kg a week ago now sells at Rs experience suggests that var- uniformly designed structures. The government wants to plunged deep into corruption. Bihar. officers who had allegations 40-43 a kg. The consumers are nishing of banknotes is expect- Unless the two blocks were submit the reports of the tech- "Corruption in this High "After my elevation as judge, petitions ranging from 11 to 21 feeling the pinch, according to ed to increase their life and demolished, there could be nical committee and the cabi- Court is (an) open secret," I started to notice that senior but, the judge said, they were reports. the first variety of onions was durability, reduce the ban- hurdles in the construction of net sub-committee to the court Justice Rakesh Kumar had judges were buttering Chief all let off with mild punish- Onion supply to the market sold at Rs 33 a kg on the first knote replacement require- the new Secretariat complex. in support of its decision to raze held in his 20-page order deliv- Justice. Initially, I thought why ments and remained in judi- has been halved on account of day, while the second variety ments and thereby lower the The cabinet sub-commit- the existing Secretariat build- ered on Wednesday. Hours such action was shown by the ciary although they should recent heavy rains, the market was sold at Rs 18 a kg on overall security printing tee's report is based on a study ings amid opposition and later, the chief justice withdrew senior judges, but after some have been dismissed in the best sources said. Monday. expenditure," the RBI said. conducted by a technical com- uproar in various circles. all judicial work from him and time, I could gather that such interest of the system. Marketing officials say that Continued on Page 4 TODAY ALMANAC Fake SHGs dupe banks of Rs 70 cr Bank frauds jump 74% to Month & Paksham: Shravana & Krishna Paksha PV KONDAL RAO necessary documents, some n Panchangam WARANGAL bank staffers and MEPMA officials got together and plun- Rs 71,543 cr in FY19, says RBI Tithi : Amavasya: 04:06 pm A major loan scam involving dered loans to the tune of Rs Nakshatram: Magha 05:12 pm fictitious SHGs (self-help 70 crore. The conspiracy by PNS n NEW DELHI Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start groups) operating in con- fraudulent beneficiaries was Frauds relating to any important work) nivance with corrupt bank unearthed when some bank Frauds in the banking system card/internet Rahukalam: 10:43 am – 12:16 pm officials has come to light in officials went to recover loan shot up by 74 per cent to Rs. banking and deposits Warangal district. Sources said amounts from genuine 71,543 crore in financial year Yamagandam: 03:22 am – 04:55 pm constituted only 0.3 some officials allegedly imper- DWCRA group members. 2018-19 compared with frauds per cent of the total Varjyam: 06:41 am - 08:05 am sonated bonafide persons There are a total of 15,009 worth Rs. 41,167 crore commit- 12:10 am - 01:34 am belonging to genuine SHGs MEPMA and DWCRA self- ted in the financial year 2017-18, value of frauds in Gulika: 07:38 am - 09:11 am and siphoned as much as Rs 70 help groups in Warangal, as the Reserve Bank of India said 2018-19, according to Good Time: (to start any important work) crore from banks in the form well as about 526 resource in its annual report on Thursday. the central bank's Amritakalam: 03:06 pm - 04:30 pm of loans to fictitious entities persons and 12 community The average lag between the date report that they had created. organisers (COs) who assist the of occurrence of frauds and its Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:52 am - 12:41 pm The suspicious loans were groups. Community organisers detection by banks was 22 report. Frauds related to loans HYDERABAD disbursed from a pool of 54 have about 1,000 groups in months, the Reserve Bank's constituted the dominant share bank's report added. 72 cheating bank branches spread across Children in Rural Areas). provide loan facilities to their operational jurisdiction, report said. of the total amount involved in and forgery cases were the major WEATHER Warangal city and district. The Bankers allegedly colluded DWCRA and MEPMA self- and each group is provided Rs "Among bank groups, state- frauds in 2018-19, while the components, followed by mis- Forecast: Partly Cloudy bankers involved, who other- with community organisers of help groups that undertake 5 lakh loan facility from the run lenders, which constitute share of frauds in off-balance appropriation and criminal Temp: 32/23 wise delay sanctioning of gen- MEPMA (Mission for employment-generating pro- banks on an average. A total of (the) largest market share in sheet items declined from a breach of trust. Fraud cases Humidity: 79% uine loans, displayed unusual Elimination of Poverty in grammes for women and res- 54 banks were attached with bank lending, have accounted for year ago. Frauds relating to involving an amount of less Sunrise: 06.01 alacrity in approving loans Municipal Areas) to carry out idents of rural areas. While these SHGs, and as per records the bulk of frauds reported in card/internet banking and than Rs. 1 lakh were only 0.1 per Sunset: 06.31 worth large amounts to fake the fraud. banks in Warangal also came these groups were provided 2018-19. It was followed by pri- deposits constituted only 0.3 cent of the total amount involved Current Weather Conditions DWCRA groups In keeping with government forward to lend money to eli- loans to the tune of Rs 70 crore. vate sector banks and foreign per cent of the total value of in 2018-19, the RBI's annual Updated August 29, 2019 5:00 PM (Development of Women and rules, banks are instructed to gible groups after verifying Continued on Page 4 banks," according to the RBI's frauds in 2018-19, the central report concluded. HYDERABAD |FRIDAY | AUGUST 30, 2019 hyderabad 02 TRS seeks NH status for ‘Game of Thrones' unfolds in Telangana Congress K VENKATESHWARLU five state highways n HYDERABAD PNS n NEW DELHI Congress The Telangana Congress have intensified their efforts to grab Assembly Speaker Pocharam alternative the TPCC chief post from the Srinivas Reddy on Thursday current chief N Uttam Kumar led a delegation to the Union Reddy. The aspirants are try- Minister for National to TRS, says ing their level best to please the Highways Nitin Gadkar and AICC leaders to secure the sought his cooperation for Vijayashanti post. With the leaders' unend- acquisition of land duly rec- ing efforts to grab the post, dif- ognizing five state highways as PNS n HYDERABAD ferent names are doing rounds national highways. in the news for some time. The The delegation submitted a TPCC campaign committee Congress leaders 'Bahana' is memorandum to the Union chairperson Vijayashanti, going on for the last two years Minister in this regard. It urged quoting TRS workers as say- and has intensified in the last will not serve the party but him to recognise the 3,155-km- ing, said that there is a per- one year. Some senior they use the position to long state highways as nation- ceptible change in the TRS However, the AICC is not yet enhance their own image. al highways since only 1,388 high-command's mindset to announce its plans of chang- leaders floating The question is whether the km of state highways were from the earlier position. ing present TPCC chief. loyalists' forum high command will change the recognised as national high- Earlier, the high-command However, the AICC has never are demanding existing TPCC Chief now or ways. Therefore, the delegation used to derive great satisfac- opened up its plans in this not. According to Delhi sought recognising 1,767-km- tion having what it felt like regard though many Telangana the party high sources, the AICC may not long road as national highways. TRS delegation led by Speaker with Union Minister in New Delhi on Thursday neutralised the Congress. leaders are giving leaks to the command to change Uttam as TPCC Chief The memorandum assured Quoting TRS working pres- media stating that they have give TPCC till Huzurnagar Assembly by- the Union Minister that the Nellikuduru-Mahabubabad- ident KT Rama Rao as saying bright chances to become the president post election is held. Uttam ten- State Government would bear Illandu-Kothagudem road, 92- The memorandum assured the Union at the TRS internal meetings, TPCC president. For the last dered his resignation to his 50 per cent of the cost of land km-long Medak-Yellareddy- she said that the Congress is couple of months, this 'Bahana' to party MLA position from acquisition and take the Rudruru road, 76-km-long Minister that the state government slowly emerging as an alter- is going on severely in Telangana loyalists but not Huzurnagar Assembly after responsibility of alienating the Bodhan-Basara -Bhainsa road, would bear 50 per cent of the cost native to the TRS. Congress leading to a clear divi- winning Nalgonda Lok Sabha forest lands for the project. The 133-km-long Medak-Siddipet- KTR would have spoken sion among the leaders, who are to ‘parachutes' election. It is learnt that the delegation brought to the Yelkaturti road and linking of land acquisition and take thus perturbed at the BJP's trying for pivoted post. AICC would continue Uttam notice of Gadkari that Chief the 186-km-long Choutuppal- the responsibility of alienating the warning on CBI probe, she Rumors are doing rounds in president post but he had his as TPC Chief till by-election is Minister K Chandrashekhar Shaad Nagar and Kandi road- forest lands for the project felt. These kind of remarks Gandhi Bhavan circles that own 'medicine' to strengthen held for Huzurnagar as party Rao had written to the Center Hyderabad with the could create misgivings the leaders like Bhongir MP the party in the state. wants to retain the seat. AICC on the issue on more than one Sangareddy-Narsapur- among the people about the Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, However, some senior lead- is in a feel that Congress' cadre occasion. Toopran-Gajwel-Bhongir- highways and cooperate with Nageswara Rao, MLAs Jajula secret understanding TPCC working president and ers floating loyalists' forum are morale will increase if the The memorandum sought Choutuppal regional ring road. the state government in land Surender and Hanmanth between the TRS and the Malkajgiri MP A Revanth demanding the party high party retans Huzurnagar national highway status for The memorandum urged acquisition for the project. Shinde accompanied the Congress, she suspected. Reddy, MLC T Jeevan Reddy, command to give TPCC Chief Assembly seat at this juncture. 234-km-long Gourelli ORR the minister to release a GO TRS lelgislature party leader in speaker to the Union Minister's The Congress leaders in former Deputy Chief Minister post to the party loyalists but So that there may not be any Junction-Valigonda-Torrur- recognising them as national the Lok Sabha Nama office. Telangana are firm on expos- Damodara Rajanarsimha, for- not to 'parachutes'. They want change as of now in the TPCC ing the omissions and com- mer Leader of the Opposition a leader, who is committed and chief position, a leader from missions of the TRS and Shabbir Ali and senior leader determined one, as a TPCC Delhi told to 'The Pioneer'. bring the guilty to book, she like V Hanumantha Rao are chief if the AICC changes the The leaders unitedly attended Advocates said. The TRS has been bent lobbying at Delhi for the piv- present chief Uttam. Senior the Thummidihatti project site Build reservoir on weakening the Congress oted post. Couple of months leader V Hanumantha Rao at but they were not freely moved protest in response to threats hurled ago, Sangareddy MLA T Jagga Thummidihatti openly said each other due to the doubts relocation of out by the BJP and issuing Reddy too said that he was also that he will not keep quiet if on each other as they are try- statements to boost the ready to take up the position, the party gives TPCC chief ing for the TPCC Chief post. at Tummidihatti: High Court morale of the Congress on if offered. He said that there are post to 'Ayaaraams and Some senior leaders hurt with noticing that the BJP is gain- many leaders in Telangana gayaaraams'. VH said that the attitude of young leaders at PNS n HYDERABAD ing roots in the state. Congress to take up the TPCC Ayaaraams and Gayaaraams Thummidihatti, it is learnt. says Congress Advocates opposed any move ‘Congress to relocate the century-old PNS n HYDERABAD to COURTESY CALL VROs breathe criticising Budwel on the second day on Congress MLC T Jeevan Thursday. Opposing the gov- fire on govt KLIS out of Reddy has advised Vinod ernment decision vehemently, Kumar to focus on protecting arguments for and against the PNS n HYDERABAD jealousy' interests of the state in his relocation were held made in capacity as the vice-chairman the High Court on Thursday. The VROs' Association on PNS n HYDERABAD of the state planning board. In this context, advocates Thursday breathed fire on the Refuting allegations leveled opposing the relocation made State Government and TRS leaders Karne against Congress leaders a bon fire of the papers con- charged it with not protect- Prabhakar (MLC), Gyadari Tummidihatti tour on taining government propos- ing its interests having Balamallu and Mareddy Thursday by Vinod Kumar at State government’s als to relocate the High Court utilised its services to the hilt Srinivas Reddy have accused a media conference held at ambitious project, and threatened to launch yet prior to the elections. the Congress leaders of harp- Gandhi Bhavan , Jeevan Reddy Kaleswaram, another agitation to register The state government ing on the same tune again accused KCR government of their protest. removed the data from the and again on the being acting with conspiracy became more of a tourism They urged the govern- webland portal and uploaded Kaleswaram project out of to cover up the fact that there project rather than an ment to immediately with- it into the faulty software of jealousy for KCR as com- is no availability of water in irrigation project draw the decision to relocate the Dharani website and pletion of the irrigation pro- Medigedda had it built a bar- —T JEEVAN REDDY the High Court. They warned destroyed the valuable land jects will make him a hero. rage at Tummidihatti. Congress MLC of stalling work in courts records, the association Addressing the media at Construction of the barrage across the state if the gov- alleged. Pragati Bhavan here on at Tummidihatti would help ernment goes ahead with its Moreover, the government Thursday, they said that the bringing water to Mylaram on record on the floor of Lok proposals. The lawyers wants to delete the column Chief Minister has been tour- because of gravity and can irri- Sabha that the Government of threatened to agitate on a lands with a view to entrust ing the Kaleswaram project, gate at least 2 lakh acres in Telangana did not seek nation- large scale in association with valuable lands to the influ- which is beneficial to Adilabad district. He reiter- al project status for the Opposition, if there is any Governor ESL Narasimhan accompanied by his spouse Vimala Narasimhan calling on Governor ential people, it said launch- Nalgonda and Rangareddy ated the demand to build the Kalelswaram. How long the move to relocate the High Biswa Bhusan Harichandan and Suprava Harichandan at Sunshine Hospital in on Thursday. The Governor ing a broadside against the districts, Palamuru- barrage at Tummidihatti. TRS government is going to Court. enquired about the health of Suprava Harichandan, who recently underwent a knee-replacement surgery government. Rangareddy LI Scheme to get Kaleswaram became more hoodwink the people, he ques- the projects executed on a of a tourism project rather tioned. The state govern- war-footing since they are in than an irrigation project, he ment did not submit DPRs on the last phase of execution. commented advising IAS offi- Kaleswaram project to the PCB told to submit report on cases booked Hyderabad lands to fund Refuting the statement cers visiting Kaleswaram to Center, he said with confi- made by MLC Jeevan Reddy, visit Tummidihatti also. He dence. PNS n HYDERABAD the report by Friday. A divi- rounding areas. He urged the the trio sought to know why demanded the IAS officials to The elders in the govern- sion bench of the High Court apex court of the state to should MLC respond when reveal facts to the people. ment did not give the DPRs as .The Telangana High Court on passed the orders while deal- declare the inaction of the state Palamuru project: KCR State Planning Board Vice- It was not proper on the it would expose the kickbacks Thursday directed the state ing with a PIL filed before it government and the PCB in Continued from Page 1 neighbouring states with regard Chairman Vinod Kumar part of Vinod Kumar to lie that received by them in the pro- Pollution Control Board to by one YV Murali Krishna. In regulating the indiscriminate to Babli and Paravada pro- relates facts about the state government sought ject, he suspected. Awarding submit a report on the total his petition, the petitioner usage of plastic wrapping K Chandrashekhar Rao said jects; and hence, could not Kaleswaram project. Jeevan the Center national project works through nominations number of cases booked and told the High Court that the around the Ganesh idols as that he and the Chief Minister succeed, he alleged. The Reddy's allegations against status for Kaleswaram project. should be stopped immedi- penalties imposed by it against indiscriminate sale of banned illegal and opposed to envi- of Andhra Pradesh YS Congress government's the TRS government that the Quoting Minister for Water ately, he said demanding invi- those who violated environ- plastic material for wrapping ronment and public health Jaganmohan Reddy had agreed unplanned approaches had government had not sought Resources, Jeevan Reddy said tation of global tenders for the mental laws in the state. the lord Ganesh idol was and in violation of Article 21 to link Godavari with Krishna. burdened people and their national project status for that the Union Minister went execution of the project. It asked the board to submit going on in the city and its sur- of the Indian Constitution. So, an understanding would be faulty stance never helped peo- the project reflects his igno- reached between the two states. ple of the state, KCR said. rance, they said. Telangana State had secured the The Chief Minister K provision for utilising 570 TMC Chandrashekhar Raoobserved water, after signing an MoU that Mahabubnagar district HYDERABAD ‘Nothing wrong if Genco CMD is gunned down’ with Maharashtra State, he was parched mainly because of mentioned. the policies of the past regimes. BULLION RATES PNS n HYDERABAD ing into consideration the cost K Chandrashekhar Rao The Jurala water, meant to be GOLD of supplying power from blamed the erstwhile Congress drawn up to 71.1 TMC, was TPCC president and Member Chhattisgarh to Telangana, the and TDP governments square- never drawn previously. ` 38,820 (10 gm) Employees protest ` of Parliament A Revanth price stands at Rs 5.20. Not just ly for the sorry state of affairs Similarly, the Palamuru lift 40 Reddy on Thursday raised the in this case, Prabhakar Rao is As soon Revanth Reddy came demoralise CMD, but also all in the irrigation sector before scheme should have drawn SILVER hackles of electricity utilities' using his experience to help down heavily on GENCO electricity employees. Being the TRS government stepped in Jurala waters. Like in the case ` 47, 300 (1kg) employees and triggered a KCR plunder public money in CMD Prabhakar Rao at a opposition party leader, to mend matters. He accused of Godavari basin projects, the ` 700 howl of protests in various cir- the name of power deals. There press conference, electricity Revanth Reddy can criticise the TDP chief and former Krishna basin projects too cles by saying: "There is noth- is nothing wrong, even if utilities' employees unions ruling party leaders or level Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister would be given priority, he said. ing wrong if TSGENCO CMD Prabhakar Rao is gunned down protested at Vidyut Soudha allegations against ruling Chandrababu Naidu of adopt- Ministers from the district CHICKEN Devulapalli Prabhakar Rao is at Martyrs Memorial for telling here. They raised slogans party, if he feels there is cor- ing false strategies in the Babli Srinivas Goud and Niranjan RATES `/KG gunned down at Telanagana blatant lies and misleading against Revanth Reddy and ruption in power deals. But project issue. The TDP chief Reddy were present on the Martyrs Memorial without going for open bidding. Telangana people." wanted him to take back his using harsh words against had nursed a grouse against the occasion. Dressed/With Skin `146 (Amarvaveerula Sthupam) for KCR has done this only to ben- Revanth also created a sen- words. CMD, who is an employee, Without Skin `166 telling blatant lies on power efit Adani company, which is sation by alleging that the "It is unfortunate that a will demoralise all electrici- Broiler at Farm `101 deals and helping Chief supplying coal to Marwa Telangana government had senior leader and MP like ty employees. Revanth Reddy Minister KCR loot thousands Thermal Power Plant in bought power from Revanth Reddy made such should take back his words," of crores of public money." Chhattisgarh. While KCR is Chhattisgarh on nomination comments against GENCO said P Ratnakar Rao, presi- EGG At a press conference here on looting through power deals, basis and put a huge burden on CMD Devulapalli Prabhakar dent of TS Power Engineers `/ Thursday, Revanth said: Devulapalli Prabhakar Rao is the Telangana people only to Rao. This will not just Association. RATES 100 "KCR is looting thousands of misleading Telangana people. benefit Adani company. HYDERABAD 341 crores of public money through Prabhakar Rao is saying Prabhakar Rao was picked by VIJAYAWADA 332 power deals. For instance, in the Telangana bought power from KCR to facilitate massive cor- used to lead these organisa- More than two lakh crore worth case of buying power from Chhattisgarh at Rs 3.90 per unit, ruption, Revanth claimed. tions. But KCR picked retired power purchase agreements and VISAKHAPATNAM 350 Chhattisgarh,TRS government which is an absolute lie. While "Prabhakar Rao does not have and ineligible officers like new power projects' contracts RETAIL PRICE `3.15 has bought power on nomina- he is saying the price at which eligibility to head TRANSCO Prabhakar Rao and Raghuma have been done by the TRS gov- (IN HYDERABAD) tion basis at a higher price, agreement was made, after tak- and GENCO. Earlier, IAS officers Reddy only to loot public money. ernment in its tenure.

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RIME CORNER ‘Starting trouble' for start-ups, Hyd too sees major decline n Fewer start-ups are launching in the country; city had just 97 in 2019 to show Alert RPF jawan NAVEENA GHANATE saves train n HYDERABAD Given the grim passenger's life scenario, just Call it a slump or a 'correction' six start-ups in lertness of an RPF (Railway that was overdue has arrived, but AProtection Force) jawan re3cessionary conditions are the city were saved the life of a 45 year old beginning to catch up with new able to raise Celebrities hold ‘Save Nallamalla’ banners passenger who slipped and got stuck between railway platform businesses. Start-ups are expe- angel funding, and the train at Nampally rail- riencing 'starting trouble' across India, including in 'hi-tech' 15 got seed way station on early Thursday funding and only morning. According to the rail- Hyderabad. The drop in the rate has been alarming in Hyderabad four start-ups #SaveNallamalla gets way police officials, the pas- senger T. Venkat Reddy, 45, - from 367 founded in 2017, to a low of 281 in 2018, and as few made it to was travelling in ‘series A' Express in S4 coach and the as 97 in 2019. incident occurred while he tried The data as of August 28 col- celebrities' backing to step out of the moving train. lated from Tracxn was shared by The incident occurred on T-Hub CEO Ravi Narayan on is always about growth, but Hyderabad 2017 2018 2019 n Thursday morning, about 8:20 Thursday. The decline in num- India gives importance to dis- Protests against uranium mining gain momentum am. Reddy slipped and got ber of start-ups is witnessed investment." Startups founded 367 281 97 across cities, including Entrepreneurs also point out PNS n HYDERABAD party understands that we stuck between platform and Companies raised Angel round 24 19 6 train and was hanging by the Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai. that the ecosystem is maturing must set an example for the door when RPF jawan Vikul However, the number founded and so there is a decline in start- Companies raised Seed round 53 31 15 The 'Save Nallamalla' cam- country and world. #savenal- Kumar, who noticed him, in Hyderabad is even lower in ups. Praveen Dorna of Startup Companies raised Series A 15 14 4 paign is gaining pace online lamala". jumped to his rescue and 2019 compared to other cities. Byte said, "Many start-ups came with celebrities posting picture Meanwhile, netizens are pulled him out safely. "Vikul This year, 209 start-ups up in 2016-17 as there was a lot of them holding up placards drawing parallels between was on his shift from 6 am to 2 launched in Delhi, 188 in of positive vibe. Because a lot of that read out messages about Amazon rainforests, current- pm and was monitoring trains Bengaluru, 111 in Mumbai, them were getting funding, T-Angel to boost saving forests. ly threatened by thousands of by keeping a watch on the plat- while Hyderabad has had just 97 people thought it was cool. But After Shekar Kammula and raging fires, and Nallamalla forms here. The brave and going on-stream so far. Not just over the last two years, many others, now Goreti Venkanna, forests, which are under severe impulsive act of Kumar has new start-ups, the existing ones ventures failed and investors also start-up ecosystem Nag Ashwin and filmmaker threat from uranium mining saved the passenger's life and too are finding the economic became wary. This only indi- Venu Udugula have also joined in the area. Some have been he was rescued without sus- conditions tough and many are cates that the ecosystem is PNS n HYDERABAD This only indicates the campaign. The celebrities holding posters and placards taining any injuries" an official on the decline in terms of maturing, and only the best of that the start-up are trying to raise awareness requesting the government's of RPF said. growth. the lot will stay. The volume of With the number of startups against the harmful impact of intervention. One tweet on the Given the grim scenario, just start-ups being founded doesn't raising investment is less, T- ecosystem is evolving mining in the pristine issue read: "If Amazon is oxy- six start-ups in the city were able reflect the quality. This could be Hub on Thursday launched its and the seriousness towards Nallamalla forest area. gen for earth, Nallamalla is 200 bags of to raise angel funding, 15 got the year of quality start-ups. It Funding Program 'T-Angel'. start-ups has increased "Uranium mining in oxygen for Telugu people". explosive seed funding and only four takes a lot to be entrepreneur Under the aegis of Telangana Nallamalla forest will serious- An online petition has also start-ups made it to 'series A'. and lot more to be a successful government, T-Angel is —PREM KUMAR ly affect the ecosystem in been floated by Raj Reddy substance seized Hyderabad, for whatever rea- entrepreneur. Maybe if the city designed and will be executed Entrepreneur Andhra and Telangana. We Responding to Shekar's call, Mahakala has received 5,676 olice seized 200 bags of son, is only ecosystem which gets some Unicorns, hopes will by T-Hub along with will lose three lakh acres of for- Nag Ashwin said in a tweet: "If signatures so far. Congress doesn't have a single Unicorn revive again and push entre- LetsVenture's a funding plat- est land along with its wildlife. you look at the map, you will leader Revanth Reddy also Pammonium nitrate, an explo- sive substance, from a truck start-up yet. Entrepreneurs opine preneur towards starting a com- form with 6,500 investors sup- be listed on LetsVenture's Mining will destroy the second see that these forests are the said in a tweet on Thursday, "It carrying it and arrested three that the risk-taking appetite of pany." port. T-Angel is a three-month investment platform. largest tiger reserve in India. lungs of our state, and also is now our responsibility to persons near city airport on investors' has decreased and the Nevertheless, 2019 has been a investment acceleration pro- Additionally, the program aims The Chenchu tribe, the regions have a deep spiritual connec- stop this destruction and save Wednesday night. According to market sentiment is down, and year of correction for Hyderabad gram for which 30 startups to make high net worth indi- oldest native tribal group living tion to Lord Shiva. No money the lungs of our state #stopu- sources, on initial questioning sliding further. start-ups. The decline in the with the leading-edge solutions viduals and startup enthusiasts in the forest, will go extinct," is worth an ancient forest raniummining #savenalla- the men claimed they were car- A city-based entrepreneur number of start-ups established inhealthcare, real estate, enter- to become angel Investors in the 'Fidaa' director said. ecosystem. I hope our TRS malla" rying some other material and said on the condition of had to happen as a pace-cor- tainment, sports, education Telangana Ecosystem. not ammonium nitrate. anonymity, "The founding of rection. and finance will be shortlisted. Jayesh Ranjan, IT Secretary However, the substance was start-ups is dependent on mar- Entrepreneur Prem Kumar of The program for the first batch said, "Now is the right time to identified after verification. ket sentiments, and the trajec- Marut Drones said, "This only of chosen startups will com- attract global VCs and Angel 14 yrs on, ORR Police said the truck was seized tory currently is downwards. indicates that the start-up mence on 20 October 2019. Investors, and ensure both during a vehicle check near People don't have extra capital ecosystem is evolving and the The batch of 30 startups will startups and investors progress. oustee farmers Kishan Bagh. Preliminary to infuse as investments have seriousness towards start-ups need to go through regular T-Angel is an initiative in that enquiry revealed that the explo- frozen. Risk-taking appetite has has increased. The availability of interventions through boot direction. T-Hub will be lead- allotted plots sive chemical belonged to a decreased and playing-safe is decision-making people in the camps and dedicated mentor- ing this program which is the n firm called Rajashri Enterprises on, because of recessionary city also impacts a lot in terms ing to build a strong invest- first phase of a series of fund- PNS HYDERABAD and was being illegally trans- conditions. When safe-game of funding. Funding plays a key ment case, which help them ing focused programs by the ported to customers in Chittoor. attitude kicks in, people won't role in founding of start-ups. T- eventually to raise capital. Top government that will boost The long wait, 14 years long, Police said the truck was travel- launch start-ups and investors Hub is helping things happen by 10 startups out of the 30 per the investment ecosystem in has come to an end for land ling from Bhongir towards won't infuse money. Investment building the right ecosystem." batch will receive funding and Telangana". owners displaced by the Madanapally in Chittoor district Outer Ring Road (ORR) pro- of AP. Ammonium nitrate is ject as plots in the used as an explosive at mining, Maansi Kumar, daughter of HMDA Commissioner Arvind Kumar, gives away a Thimmaipally layout were quarrying and civil construction Steps to curb clay Ganesh idol to a local resident on Thursday allotted to them by lottery on sites. The RGIA police booked a Four held with 23 kg ganja Thursday. case under the Explosives Act pesky ‘guides' About 181 plots were and started investigations. PNS n HYDERABAD allotted to farmers of Eco-friendly Ganesh Kandlakoi, Dundigal, The Commissioner's Task at Charminar Mallampeta, Jahi, Bollaram, Woman found Force arrested four persons PNS n HYDERABAD Gachibowli, Nanakram Guda murdered, dowry who were in possession ganja and Dommara Pochampally case suspected at Dhoolpet on Thursday and Principal Secretary Arvind idols find many takers villages in the ORR project. seized 23 kg of the banned nar- Kumar directed GHMC offi- PNS n HYDERABAD The layout was set up on 79- 23-year-old woman was mur- cotic from them. The accused cials to take sever action HMDA has made acre land in Survey Nos. 73 Adered allegedly by her hus- are peddlers who had procured against harassment of visitors Awareness programmes and arrangements to and 87 in village band in a case related to dowry the drug from Agency area. by unofficial 'guides' at appeals to install eco-friend- distribute the idols Thimmaipalli of in Dharur area of Vikarabad, Police said the four -- Charminar. ly Ganesh idols has evoked zone. But as the land available police said. The deceased, P Bharath Singh (39), Karka He was responding to a good response, said HMDA directly to the there was inadequate, the Sangeetha, was found dead in Ramu (26), Konda Reddy video in which self-pro- commissioner Arvind Kumar public at various government allotted 4.38 her house in Gattepally Thanda Srikanth (19) and Ramath claimed guides apparently here on Thursday. The locations in the acres in Survey No 87. locality of Dharur on Tuesday Ramesh (37) were arrested on entered into a brawl and HMDA has been conducting In Medchal, the district night. Police said Sangeetha the basis of a tip-off. using expletives against a awareness campaigns for the city and also collector also allotted 2.19 had married Srinu, an auto-rick- During interrogation, person who was taking a last two months to use clay through mobile acres of land to oustees. The shaw driver who she was in love Bharath Singh confessed that video of the monument. A Ganesh idols for the festival. vans involving entire layout area being devel- with, four years ago with the he had been peddling ganja for Twitter handle called On Thursday, HMDA oped spreads across 68.35 consent of both their parents. quite some time. Officials said @AwareHyderabad posted a Commissioner Arvind Kumar its own staff acres. The plots were allotted The couple has two children. he was arrested in ganja cases The accused with the ganja police seized on Thursday video stating that many per- along with his daughter, to farmers in accordance According to police, Sangeetha's on four previous occasions by sons claiming to be 'guides' Maansi Kumar, distributed with the extent of land they family told them that her hus- police from various areas in the During interrogation, Bharath Singh harass and misguide visitors clay Ganesh idols and saplings Club, Gachibowli toll booth, lost, with minimum area of band Srinu killed her for failing city. confessed that he had been peddling at Charminar and try to push at Myhome Navadweepa NTR Gardens, 100 sqft and a maximum of to bring additional dowry. Srinu Addl DCP S Chaitanya ganja for quite some time. Officials cheap pearl jewellery alleged- complex, Hitex. park, Peddamma temple, up to 1200 sqft. was harassing Sangeetha for Kumar said Bharath had asked ly at the behest of pearl The HMDA has made all Shilparamam, Madhapur and Special collector for land additional dowry allegedly for Ramu to send 23 kg ganja to said he was arrested earlier also traders for a commission. arrangements to distribute the Uppal, Mythrivanam, acquisition K Gangadhar said the last two years. She got two Hyderabad, and told his broth- The Charminar police, idols directly to the public at Necklace Road rotary, the registration of plots will tola gold from her parents some er-in-law Konda Reddy auto, picked up the stuff and and their mobile phones. The which took cognisance of various locations in the city , HMDA office be done for free for those who time ago, but he asked for more Srikanth, a student, and returned to Bharath's house in street value of the seized nar- the issue, said that they are and also through mobile vans and other places. got the plot within a week. and harassed and tortured her Ramath Ramesh, an auto dri- Dhoolpet along with Ramu on cotics was about Rs 3-5 lakh, investigating the matter. involving the HMDA staff Meanwhile, the Telanagana At the end of a long wait, over that. Following this, ver, to bring the consignment Thursday. Officials, who had sources said. Besides unscrupulous and officers. Citizens can col- State Pollution Control Board the long-standing issue was Sangeetha's family filed a com- to the city in an auto. received prior input about The four were handed over 'guides', beggars too are a nui- lect the idols at KBR Park is also distributing over resolved and the allotment of plaint with the police against Reddy and Ramesh then their movement, arrested them to Mangalhat police for further sance for tourists and visitors main gate, Kalakriti Art 1,64,000 clay Ganesh idols plots left the landowners Srinu about five months. went to Bhadrachalam in an and seized the drug, the auto action. at Charminar. Gallery, Greenlands, Press across the city. happy. FIRE BREAKS OUT IN TELANGANA EXPRESS Global students get rare insight into Persian records PNS n HYDERABAD agement, conservation, preser- Continued from Page 1 The reason for the fire is yet to 28 scholars studied vation and about enemies of be ascertained. In March this 'International Persian Summer manuscripts from records -- physical, biological, The fire broke out from the year, a train that was travelling School' conceived by the Bahmani, Adil chemical and the human factor brake binding of the wheels of from Bengaluru to Jamshedpur University of Gottingen, -- which act as agents of the 9th coach, the official said, caught fire in the wee hours of Germany and being conducted Shahi, Qutb Shahi, destruction of chronicles. adding that two coaches caught March 5 in Andhra Pradesh's at Telangana State Archives Mughals, Asaf Jahi Professor Chandrasekhar of fire and both have been isolat- East Godavari district. While no and Research Institute (TSARI) dynasty eras the department of Persian stud- ed now. As a result of this, ser- casualties were reported even in saw participation of students ies in Delhi University taught vices on the track were briefly that mishap, the pantry car of from Italy, US, Hungary, students how Shikista Persian affected. "All passengers were the train was reportedly Poland, Singapore and Tehran. archives and the department of could be deciphered and shifted to the front portion and destroyed in the fire. Students from global universi- Iranian studies of University of analysed with the help of man- the train departed at around The fire started on the ties read and analysed Indo- Gottingen. uscripts from the Banda Nawaz 10.35 am. The services on the Yesvantpur-Tatanagar Superfast Persian records and manu- Dr Zareena Parveen, direc- collection. track have resumed," the officer Express when the train was near scripts dating back to 1400 tor of TSARI and an expert in Later, the students also visited said. CPRO, Northern Railway Rajamundhry.Staff members AD. Ornamental Persian, took ses- the museum at the State Archives tweeted: Fire in brake binding who noticed the fire immedi- A total of 28 PhD scholars stud- sions on sigilliography and where rare and valuable docu- of Telangana Express was ately first tried to douse the ied manuscripts from dynasties of techniques used to decipher ments are displayed. Many detected at 7.43 am today near flames, but realising that it was Bahmani, Adil Shahi, Qutb Shahi, manuscripts of Qutb Shahi, expressed amazement at the rare Asoti-Ballabgarh in Haryana, all not possible, they separated the Mughals and Asaf Jahi, preserved Adil Shahi and Mughal dynas- and well-preserved collection of passengers safe; Up and down pantry car from the rest of the in the State Archives. At the end ties. She also taught the assem- Persian documents of medieval services on the route affected, train. The pantry car was of the last session, an MoU was bled scholars about the legend history, perhaps the biggest one fire tenders present at the spot destroyed in the fire. signed between the Telangana system, forgeries, record man- outside of Persia (Iran). Students from several foreign universities at the Telangana State Archives and Research Institute FOR SUBSCRIPTION, RENEWALS AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT DELAYED PAPER DELIVERY, PLEASE CONTACT 040-23322341-43 HYDERABAD |FRIDAY | AUGUST 30, 2019 hyderabad 04

CAPSULE Release Rythu 48 non-Hindu staffers must quit TTD: AP govt PNS n TIRUPATI Find ways to get rid Officials were directed to of graft: OU prof The Andhra Pradesh govern- check the antecedents ment has ordered that the of all the employees of HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K Bandhu dues: Uttam employees of the Tirumala Chandrashekhar Rao on one temple who converted to non- Tirumala Tirupati hand gave increments to PNS n HYDERABAD Hindu religions should quit as Devasthanam, which revenue personnel four months Says over 60% farmers didn't get they can't continue in their manages the affairs of ago appreciating their work and Telangana Pradesh Congress posts. Authorities were direct- on the other, he is calling them Committee (TPCC) president the amount for kharif season ed to check the antecedents of the world's richest Hindu corrupt, said Prof Nageswara and Nalgonda MP N Uttam all the employees of Tirumala temple atop Tirumala Rao, head of the journalism Kumar Reddy on Thursday Land rectification Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), department in OU and senior demanded that state govern- which manages the affairs of analyst. He demand the Chief ment to immediately release drive of TRS the world's richest Hindu tem- his choice, no non-Hindu can Mohan Reddy government party affairs in the state, Minister to show him any the amount under Rythu government is a ple atop Tirumala. continue to serve in the TTD. comes amid controversies and termed the advertisement of department which is free from Bandhu scheme to more than failure and the Chief Secretary LV "Such people should come out mounting criticism by the Jerusalemv yatra as "unneces- corruption. If there is corruption 50 lakh farmers. Subrahmanyam, during his and speak with courage and opposition, especially sary, unacceptable, commu- in the police department, will the In an open letter to Chief revenue records visit to the temple early this leave," he added. There are an Bharatiya (BJP), nal and insult to Lord Balaji". government wind up the Minister K Chandrashekhar were not set in week, said if necessary surprise estimated 48 non-Hindu which dubbed him "anti- The BJP had also targeted department? he questioned. Rao, Uttam Kumar Reddy said order even after checks would also be con- employees in TTD and they Hindu". Jagan Reddy for allegedly not Does anyone set fire to one's that the farm sector in ducted at the houses of the came under scanner amid con- Advertisements for lighting a lamp at a ceremony home to control pests, he Telangana was under deep 14 months, employees to ensure that they cerns being expressed in some Jerusalem yatra and Haj pil- during his recent visit to the wondered. He advised the CM to distress. He reminded that says the TPCC are not practising non-Hindu quarters over increasing pros- grimage on bus tickets in the US. Some BJP leaders alleged think of getting rid of corruption KCR, during the Assembly N Uttam Kumar Reddy president religions. "There are employ- elytization in Tirumala. Last temple town of Tirupati had that Jagan Reddy, a Christian, in all government departments elections held in December ees who have converted to year after a video of a TTD sparked a row last week. The visited Hindu temples during as it percolated to each and 2018, had promised to pay Rs other religions. It's their official praying at a Church had advertisements were found on elections only to garner votes. every department. 5,000 per acre for two crop sea- Reddy said that the farmers for lack of new Patta choice. Nobody can stop them gone viral, the higher-ups had back of tickets of state-owned However, leaders of the YSR sons to farmers under Rythu who are holding more than 5 Passbooks. He asked the Chief from doing so but they can't removed some non-Hindu Andhra Pradesh State Road Congress Party clarified that Collector launches Bandhu scheme. acres of land did not get a sin- Minister to take immediate continue in their jobs in the employees. Transport Corporation safety rules in the US do not ‘Thanda Baata' Similarly, TRS had promised gle paisa so far. He asked the steps to resolve the issues. TTD. Nobody should hurt the The Chief Secretary also (APSRTC). The government permit lighting of traditional to waive off crop loans up to Rs Chief Minister to clarify Else, he feared that delay in religious sentiments of others," assured measures to strictly ordered a probe and promised oil and wick lamps especially in programme 1 lakh. However, he said that whether the farmers owning release of Rythu Bandhu funds he said. implement orders issued in the to take action against the offi- auditoriums. They claimed MEDAK: Sangareddy Collector the KCR government has not more than 5 acres have been and crop loan waiver might Subrahmanyam said while past banning propagation of cials for their lapse. BJP nation- that there was an electric lamp Hanumantha Rao on Thursday fulfilled both the promises. He removed as beneficiaries of again push the farmers in every individual was free to fol- other religions in Tirumala. al Secretary , at the event attended by the formally launched the 'Thanda said the Rythu Bandhu Rythu Bandhu scheme. huge debt traps. low and practice the religion of The latest move by the Jagan who is also co-incharge of Chief Minister. Baata' programme in the amount, which should have The TPCC Chief also point- Uttam Kumar Reddy said Erdanur thanda of Kandi mandal been paid in June this year, has ed out that the land rectifica- that there was huge shortage of in the district. Speaking on the been not cleared yet. He said tion drive of TRS government urea in the State. He said occasion, the Collector said the nearly 60 per cent of farmers was a failure and the revenue farmers were forced to pur- GREEN DRIVE CP serves programme was formulated to did not get the Rythu Bandhu records were not set in order chase urea from black market improvise the basic amenities in for the current kharif season. even after 14 months. at higher cost due to shortage memos to the tribal thandas spread across He said Rythu Bandhu pay- He said this has badly affect- and non-availability. He also the district. A comprehensive ment and crop loan waiver was ed lakhs of farmers as they requested the Chief Minister to action plan to promote the basic not done for given 50 lakh were being denied financial take measures to ensure sup- 35 cops infrastructure after collecting the farmers in the State. assistance under Rythu ply of urea of farmers in ade- PNS n NIZAMABAD details of each and every thanda Similarly, Uttam Kumar Bandhu scheme and crop loans quate quantity. would be expedited in the City police commissioner district. Sangareddy would Karthikeya has served remain the front-runner in this memos on 35 police per- aspect, he said. The Collector HEAVY RAIN LIKELY IN Minister post sonnel, including station was accompanied by officials house officers and sub- from different departments. TS FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS inspectors, for failure to to me not a supervise the police on Orientation Continued from page 1 likely to occur throughout the patrolling duty. week in Hyderabad," said met ‘biksha': Etela Because of the lackadaisi- programme Except for the aforementioned official. cal attitude of the police offi- for drivers districts other parts of the state According to IMD fore- Continued from Page 1 cers, thefts and looting cases KARIMNAGAR: School van including Hyderabad might casters, weather in the city is have registered an increase drivers and managements of the witness light to moderate rain expected to be generally Condemning media not only in the city but also schools in the four districts of or thundershowers throughout cloudy with intermittent rain reports on his having in the district. Incidents of erstwhile Karimnagar would be the week. On Thursday, the for the next 72 hours. The 'leaked' the gist of Chief crime are being reported given a comprehensive city witnessed a light spell of maximum temperature, how- Minister K Chandrashekhar from the city main centers orientation programme. The rain towards the afternoon, ever, lingers between 33°C Rao's meeting, the Health and shopping complexes. Transport Department is taking "Scattered rainfall like this is and 35°C. Minister Etela Rajender said, The police are supposed to up this task after observing that "I have no need to give patrol the city roads from 10 the vehicle drivers were not explanation on these cheap pm to 6 am. A special chart taking necessary precautions to reports. Everyone knows Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation Chairman and MD Panyala Bhoopathi Reddy and B Manohar, respectively has been prepared for the prevent the occurrence of Onion prices double in a week who is what. Everyone launching the Haritha Haram programme at lake view resort on Thursday. purpose of patrolling various accidents in the region. The knows what is Etela routes in the city. The police fresh step was initiated by the Continued from Page 1 market imports onions from Rajender." patrolling vehicles have been transport wing subsequent to Maharashtra, Kurnool, On reports linking his fitted with GPRS equipment. the accident of Vemulawada Provisional stores, push-cart Mahbubnagar and Tandur. The palatial bungalow at On the basis of the online wherein a school van hit a road vendors, those selling onions on normal import of 70 lorry-loads Shamirpet to corruption Refused Ganesh ‘chanda', recording of duration of divider and resulted in the death trollies sell the commodity at Rs of onions has been halved for involving him as minister patrolling at different places of three children. The parents of 40-43 a kg, they said. According the past 10 days. He predicts over the past five years, he and on the basis of lacunae, the victims alleged that the to Market committee grade-I that the prevailing situation observed, "If anyone proves goons try to snatch gold chain if any, the CP served memos driver was in an inebriated secretary Chandrasekhar, the will continue for another month that I took even Rs 5,000 on the police staff. n condition. They expressed their Malakpet wholesale onion or so. bribe from anyone, I will PNS NIZAMABAD In the melee, one they made a vain bid to snatch This apart, the lower-rung ire towards the managements quit politics permanently. her gold chain and ran away staff of the department are and demanded stern action Why should someone feel In broad daylight, two of the assailants from the place. As she raised under lot of stress in police against the school jealous of me if I construct assailants from neighbouring managed to flee an alarm, her husband tried to department. In respect of administration. The Education Social media friendship... my own house?" Maharashtra, in the garb of the place, corner them by closing the many police stations, there Department too is viewing the Mentioning that in a collecting donations for gates. The assailants picked up are no enough number of issue seriously and they say the Continued from Page 1 then her whereabouts were not democracy only people Ganesh festival, resorted to while one was argument with him and they police constables. During orientation was imminent in the known. could decide the fate of chain snatching from a woman apprehended pushed each other. In the festivals, meetings, other wake of Siricilla district incident. On Wednesday, she was On Thursday, a body was politicians, and not leaders; residing in Saikrupa Nagar of melee, one of the assailants events, the lower-rung staff allegedly invited for an outing found in Shankaraiahpalli vil- the Health Minister, Etela the city on Thursday. managed to flee the place, members of the department Teachers’ unions by the youth, who had warned lage of Jadcherla. The vil- Rajender said, "Who is a The assailants, in the guise however, refused to give any while the other one was appre- are subjected to lot of stress. her of dire consequences lagers informed the police. hero, and who is a zero will of collecting Ganesh 'chanda', donation. hended. In the process, the Absence of adequate staff to up the ante should she fail to respond. Following enquiries, the body be known very soon. I am went to a first floor portion of They did not leave the place, house owner got injured. The members has been impact HYDERABAD: The Teachers' Though perturbed, Harshini was identified as that of always a lighting lamp. My a house and sought donation but asked for water to drink. apprehended thief was hand- the police patrolling in the Unions struggle committee on went with Naveen and since Harshini. journey will continue." for the festival. The woman, When the woman went inside, ed over to Maharashtra police. city. Wednesday called upon members to tighten their belts to launch an agitation to solve problems of government Fake SHGs dupe employees, teachers and Time to free TS from clutches of TRS: Laxman pensioners. The struggle n committee leaders on PNS HYDERABAD banks of Rs 70 crore Wednesday submitted a memorandum highlighting their Telangana BJP president K BJP SLAMS TRS ‘SILENCE' OVER CBI PROBE Continued from Page 1 spread across the triple-town demands to TNGOA state Laxman said the party would limits of Warangal city. president Karam Ravinder work to unite all anti-TRS PNS n NIZAMABAD government on PPAs. The said the TRS reaction to the The COs in connivance The observation of bank Reddy. They sought the TNGOA forces in the state to free BJP demanded CBI probe BJP membership drive in with the MEPMA officials recovery teams revealed that support to their agitation. The Telangana from the draconian Former Uppal MLA and BJP into the PPAs, but the gov- Telangana was unnecessary. reportedly created fake MEPMA community organ- government employees have and dictatorial rule of K leader NVSS Prabhakar ernment kept mum on the The TRS leaders have been DWCRA groups to secure isers created fake groups, past- been contemplating to protest Chandrashekhar Rao. expressed surprise over the issue, he pointed out. passing cheap comments loans with the support of ed photographs to imperson- over the inordinate delay in Stating that KCR has resort- state government remaining He said that it was high- against the BJP sensing that unscrupulous bankers. In one ate identity of genuine persons Biswal committee submitting its ed to massive corruption in silent on the allegations lev- time for the Chief Minister to the saffron party is gaining branch of Canara Bank, the and forged signatures. report to the state government power deals in the state, K Laxman eled by the BJP against the respond on the PPAs. He roots in the state. frauds secured loans for 200 Sources said heads of the on wage revision for the Laxman said BJP would make groups and pilfered amounts fictitious groups visited the government employees. efforts to convince Centre to from the clutches of TRS. BJP joining BJP, as they see only BJP Rao's challenge. We will make getting bigger. Stating that BJP to the tune of Rs.10.5 crore. banks for loans, and these per- Meanwhile, the TNGOA is launch a CBI inquiry on power will work to unite all anti-TRS can put an end to draconian efforts to convince NDA gov- membership drive has been According to bank officials, sons were selected by the contemplating to take a decision deals in the state. forces in the state and throw rule of KCR," said K Laxman, ernment to launch a CBI receiving huge response, who detected the fraud during shady COs, certain MEPMA on the Interim Relief payable to "KCR has resorted to large away KCR out of power. Seeing speaking at a membership drive inquiry on the corruption in Laxman said political equations their recovery drive, the entire officials and bankers to keep the employees after obtaining an scale corruption in the power BJP as the alternative to the program held in Bhadradri- power deals in Telangana," said in Telangana will undergo sea operation was masterminded the fraud under wraps. Banks interim report from the Pay deals. KCR is looting Telangana TRS, people from all sections Kothagudem district. Laxman, as controversy sur- change after Union Home by two COs of MEPMA in happened to release loans to Revision Committee. in all possible ways and time are joining BJP in the state. "We are also accepting rounding rampant corruption Minister 's visit to 2015-16, and the funds were the tune of Rs 70 crore to the has come to free Telangana Even leaders from all parties are GENCO CMD Prabhakar in power sector in Telangana is Telangana in September. released by 54 bank branches fraudsters. Books on TS history released Awareness campaign on pollution held PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD satisfactory to moderate and if The rally was held proper measures are not taken, Telangana State Transco and With an objective to promote from TSPCB the air pollution will increase Genco Chairman Devulapalli awareness on air pollution and the air quality index may Prabhakar Rao, Government's caused by the vehicles, the Sanathnagar office fall to poor. The air pollution Chief Advisor Rajiv Sharma Telangana State Pollution to Erragadda Rythu has direct link to health have released 'Ujwala Control Board has organised a Bazaar. Over 150 impacts and hence every one of Prasthanam' and 'Bangaru rally involving the auto drivers us shall act responsibily to Bata', the books written by in the city on Thursday. auto drivers took regulate their activities in such Chief Minister’s PRO Gatika The rally was conducted part in the event a way that the emissions are Vijay Kumar, here on from TSPCB Sanathnagar reduced," he said. Bapu Reddy, Thursday. office to Erragadda Rythu ACP, Balanagar, Traffic police Speaking n the occasion, the Bazar. Over 150 autos drivers increase awareness on the air informed that every citizen is speakers lauded Vijaya Kumar Chief Minister’s PRO Gatika Vijay Kumar, Chief Secretary SK Joshi, DGP M have participated in the rally. V pollution caused by the vehi- duty-bound to protect the envi- for his role during the Mahender Reddy and others at the event, in Hyderabad on Thursday Anil Kumar, IAS, Member cles. It was informed that about ronment and handover the Telangana movement. Secretary, Telangana State 50 per cent of the particulate nature to the future generations Telangana State's history, tant developments have been Reddy, Genco, Transco CMD Pollution Control Board matter is being contributed by in a good condition as a lega- governance in the self-ruled captured in 'Ujwala Devulapalli Prabhakar Rao addressing the auto drives the vehicular emissions. cy. Senior officials from other State, the progress that is Prasthanam'. Chief Secretary and others participated in informed that the objective of "The air quality in departments too participated happening and other impor- SK Joshi, DGP M Mahender the event. conducting the rally was to Hyderabad is in the range of in the programme. Autorickshaw drivers during the awareness rally in Hyderabad on Thursday HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 30, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS TERROR THREAT Pakistan has no locus standi Five men held with 20 grams of heroin SHIMLA: The police have SECURITY TIGHTENED AT on Kashmir: Rajnath arrested five people and PNS n LEH recovered 20 grams of heroin India respects from them, officials said on Pakistan has no locus standi on Thursday. A police team nabbed Kashmir and no country is Pakistan's the five men while patrolling backing it on the "current issue", existence, but that near Shouga Nullah in Nirmand KANDLA, MUNDRA PORTS Defence Minister does not mean that tehsil on Wednesday, said Kullu PNS n BHUJ said on Thursday amid Superintendent of Police Gaurav The move comes Islamabad's efforts to interna- it can keep making Singh. The five men, who were Security has been beefed up at days after the tionalise the Centre's move to statements on travelling in an Alto car, have Kandla and Mundra ports and Indian Navy also abrogate provisions of Article Kashmir, Singh been identified as Kailash other key installations in 370. Addressing a DRDO event Chand (34), Pradeep Kumar Gujarat's Kutch district fol- warned of a here, Singh asked how can said (27), Hemant Kumar (33), lowing intelligence inputs of a possible terror India talk to Pakistan when it Dharam Pal (22) and Amit possible infiltration by terror- attack from the keeps trying to destabilise India Kumar (30). They were arrested ists through the sea route, using terror. stand had been made clear, addressing human rights viola- following the recovery of 20 police said on Thursday. sea side India wants to have a good Singh said. tions and atrocities in PoK," grams of heroin, he said. An The move comes days after neighbourly relationship with "I want to ask Pakistan, when Singh said. FIR under sections 21, 25 and the Indian Navy also warned of Dhananjay Vaghela told Pakistan, but it should first had Kashmir belonged to it. He said US Defense Secretary 29 of narcotic drugs and a possible terror attack from reporters. stop exporting terror to India, Pakistan was also formed out of Mark Esper during a telephon- psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered the sea side. "We have received inputs Singh said. India," he said. ic conversation told him that at the Brow police station, he The Mundra port, run by that terrorists can enter "Pakistan has no locus stan- India respects Pakistan's exis- abrogation of provisions of added. the Adani group, is one of the through the sea route," he said, di on Kashmir. However, it is in tence, but that does not mean Article 370 was an internal largest in the country and last adding that the police and illegal occupation of Pakistan- that it can keep making state- matter of India. year topped the rankings by giant Rosneft at Vadinar. general input that they can other security agencies have occupied Kashmir, including ments on Kashmir, Singh said. "No country is with Pakistan PSU employee held volumes, while the state-run "We receive inputs about enter using the sea route," he increased patrolling and the Gilgit Baltistan," the minister "Kashmir has been ours, on the current issue," Singh said. Kandla port is a large bulk han- possible terrorist infiltrations said. marine police force has also said after inaugurating the there has been no doubt about He also cited Hindi proverb for raping minor dling facility. from time to time and we have The Mundra port in Kutch been pressed into service. 'Kisan-Jawan Vigyan Mela'. that in the country. The truth is 'begani shaadi mein abdullah domestic help Both the ports are located in enhanced the security at all district is also among the The Navy last week said it Parliament had passed an that PoK and Gilgit Baltistan is deewana' to assert that Pakistan BOKARO (JHARKHAND): A the Gulf of Kutch in the vital installations in Kutch dis- prominent installations secu- was on high alert and prepared unanimous resolution in in illegal occupation of Pakistan. had nothing to do with government employee has been Arabian Sea, in close vicinity of trict, including the Kandla rity has been heightened, to defeat and deter any sea- February 1994 in which India's Pakistan should focus on Kashmir. arrested for allegedly raping a Pakistan. port," Inspector General of another police official said. borne threat with full force. 16-year-old girl in Bokaro town, The same region also sup- Police (border range) D B Following intelligence inputs Deputy Chief of the Naval police said on Thursday. The ports many critical installa- Vaghela said. and instructions from the Staff Murlidhar Pawar had incident happened on tions, including the world's "In fact, security was stepped Gujarat Director General of said coastal security measures Video showing Wednesday, a police officer largest oil refinery at up even before August 15 Police, security has been were stepped up and forces said. The accused is an Jamnagar run by Reliance (Independence Day). There is enhanced at all vital installa- were keeping a tight vigil to ‘Good news': Indrani discrimination employee of a public service Industries and also a similar no specific input that terrorists tions in Kutch, Anjar's Deputy thwart any misadventure by undertaking (PSU), a senior facility operated by Russian have entered Gujarat, but a Superintendent of Police anyone. against Dalit police officer said. The minor on PC's arrest girl had earlier worked as a domestic help at the accused PNS n MUMBAI students viral person's house, the officer Welcome to New India: Jairam Bypolls to two PNS n BALLIA (UP) said. The man called her at his Former Union finance minis- place on Wednesday, raped her RS seats from ter P Chidambaram's arrest in A video purportedly showing and cut her veins at three the INX Media corruption Dalit students eating mid- places, the Superintendent of on HC's ‘War and Peace' poser and money laundering case is day meals separately from Police (SP) of Bokaro, P PNS n NEW DELHI became a point of contention UP announced "good news", Indrani other students at a primary Murugan, said. The girl has after Pune Police claimed the PNS n NEW DELHI Mukerjea, the prime accused school here has gone viral been admitted to a hospital, Senior Congress leader Jairam book was part of the "highly in the Sheena Bora killing case, following which an inquiry while the 36-year-old accused Ramesh on Thursday termed incriminating evidence" it had The Election Commission said on Thursday. has been ordered into the sent to Tenughat jail, another "truly bizarre" the Bombay High seized from Gonsalves' house in on Thursday announced Chidambaram was arrested incident. police officer said. The Court asking an activist to Mumbai during raids conduct- bypolls to two Rajya Sabha by the CBI on August 21 for Indrani Mukerjea The video also shows that accused's pregnant wife was explain why he kept a copy of ed a year ago. seats from Uttar Pradesh alleged corruption in Rs 305 general and backward caste not at home when the incident Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace". Pune Police also read out which fell vacant after crore clearance given to the His (Chidambaram) students bring their own happened, he said. "Welcome to New India," titles of several other books and Samajwadi Party members INX Media group when he arrest is good utensils and do not have Ramesh said, a day after the CDs allegedly recovered from resigned to join the BJP. was the finance minister. their meals in plates provid- Bombay High Court Gonsalves' house, which includ- The election will be held The group, once promoted news. He is now ed by the school as Dalit stu- Five Facebook users Wednesday asked Elgar ed CDs titled 'Rajya Daman on September 23 and the by Indrani Mukerjea and her cornered from all dents use them. living outside J-K Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case Jairam Ramesh Virodhi' released by Kabir Kala counting will take place on husband Peter Mukerjea, both sides," Indrani Taking note of the video, accused Vernon Gonsalves to Manch. the same evening. in jail in the case of killing the District Magistrate Dr booked for 'fake' posts explain why he kept "objec- "Truly bizarre that some- "The title of the CD 'Rajya The notification for the former's daughter Sheena Mukerjea told Bhawani Singh Khangaraut JAMMU: Five residents of tionable material" like a copy of body is being asked by a judge Daman Virodhi' itself suggests bypolls will be issued on Bora, had allegedly made pay- reporters when visited the school on Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace" of the Bombay High Court to it has something against the September 5, the ments to a firm linked to the she was produced Thursday morning to take and Poonch districts, working and some CDs at his home. explain why he has copy of state while 'War and Peace' is Commission said. former finance minister's son stock of the situation. in other states, were booked for The single-judge bench of Tolstoy's War & Peace, a true about a war in another country. Sanjay Seth and Surendra Karti Chidambaram, the CBI before a special "Prima facie there is no posting on Facebook "fake Justice Sarang Kotwal, hearing classic. And to think Tolstoy was Why did you (Gonsalves) keep Singh Nagar had resigned earlier claimed. CBI court here to basis to reports of discrimi- updates and sensitive remarks" the bail plea of Gonsalves and a major influence on the objectionable material such as earlier this month from their "His (Chidambaram) arrest attend the trial nation with Dalit students in having potential to disturb others, also said "such books" Mahatma. Welcome to New books like 'War and Peace', seats and had joined the is good news. He is now cor- the school. However, a peace in the state, a senior and CDs prima facie indicated India!" Ramesh tweeted. books and CDs at home? You . nered from all sides," Indrani proceedings in the detailed inquiry by a joint police officer said on Thursday. they contained some material The classic novel about will have to explain this to the Their terms were to end on Mukerjea told reporters when Sheena Bora case magistrate level officer is During routine surveillance on against the State. Russia during Napoleonic wars court," said Justice Kotwal. July 7, 2022. she was produced before a spe- being ordered to look into the social media platforms, a team cial CBI court here to attend matter in detail," the DM of Rajouri police came across the trial proceedings in the Chidambaram and his son said. the five Facebook users who Sheena Bora case. and recorded her confession- However, principal of the made sensitive remarks that She further said the bail al statement. primary school, Purshottam could emerge as grave threat to Early payout and speedy rehab granted to Karti In her statement, Mukerjea Gupta, said children do "have peace and order in the state, Chidambaram, who is also an said she and her husband had some feeling of discrimina- Rajouri Senior Superintendent accused in the INX Media met P Chidambaram at his tion". of Police (SSP) Yougal Manhas case, should be cancelled. office in Delhi's North Block BSP president Mayawati said. They have been identified needed: Rahul in Wayanad In July this year, she turned (when he was the finance took to Twitter to express as Zaheer Chowdhary, Zakir approver in the case against P minister). concern over the incident. Shah Bukhari, Imran Qazi, PNS n VYTHIRI (KER) Naziq Hussain and Sardar Tariq The Congress MP said he could not help Khan, the police officer said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi but salute the spirit of people, RAJIV ASSASSINATION CASE Manhas said all the five on Thursday sought early com- especially children, of Wayanad, which accused work outside Jammu pensation and speedy rehabil- and Kashmir. The SSP said the itation for flood-affected peo- has been hit by devastating floods process to get their passports ple of his parliamentary con- HC dismisses convict cancelled will be started very stituency Wayanad. soon. The police officer also While interacting with locals dren, of Wayanad, which has develop it in a sustainable appealed to residents of at marooned St Claret Public been hit by devastating floods. manner. Rajouri and Poonch, working in Nalini's plea on early release School here on the third day of "Yesterday, I met a little girl, "I love Kerala, but when Rahul Gandhi other states, to make proper his visit to Wayanad, Gandhi who was standing in front of people say God's own country, PNS n CHENNAI seeking a direction to the Saravanan, while dismissing use of social media and not to said he had demanded Prime United Democratic Front her damaged house, but still they should think of Wayanad," Tamil Nadu government to the petition, said in the order, indulge in any act which is Minister Narendra Modi and (UDF) workers should put had a smile on her face. I asked Gandhi said. The Madras High Court on press the governor to take a "Already the council of min- against Constitution. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi pressure on the Kerala gov- her if she was scared during the He assured the people of his Thursday dismissed Nalini decision on its September 2018 isters recommended to the Vijayan that compensation and ernment to ensure that com- floods and her reply was no," constituency that he would Sriharan's plea seeking pre- recommendation for prema- governor for premature release Centre gives over Rs relocation be done fast and pensation and relocation is he said. raise their problems in mature release of seven con- ture release of all the seven of Nalini and six others... quick. done quickly and fast, he said. Pointing out that pic- Parliament and said the victs, including herself, in the convicts who are serving life while so, issuing a mandamus 47,000 cr to 27 states Gandhi said he had been The Congress MP said he turesque Wayanad had issues faced by farmers in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination term in the case. directing them to consider for green activities assured that the needful would could not help but salute the tremendous tourism poten- region had been raised by him case. A division bench of Justice her representation does not NEW DELHI: The environment be done. spirit of people, especially chil- tial, he said there was need to in the Lower House. She had petitioned the court R Subbaiah and Justice C arise." ministry on Thursday released over Rs 47,000 crore to 27 states for compensatory afforestation and other green activities, including prevention GST has flaws; redesign, revisit ENDS promoters question need of forest fire, biodiversity management and soil conservation. The funds were released by Union Environment in its entirety: Punjab FM for ordinance to ban e-cigarettes Minister Prakash Javadekar n n under Compensatory PNS BENGALURU So, what we are PNS NEW DELHI More than 3,000 users of these devices on ENDS, saying their use Afforestation Fund Management talking about is GST can initiate nicotine addiction Punjab Finance Minister An umbrella body of trade rep- had written to Prime Minister Narendra among non-smokers, the body and Planning Authority 2.0 because in the last (CAMPA). The minister said the Manpreet Singh Badal said on resentatives promoting Modi recently, requesting him to alleged the report was a com- corpus will be utilised for Thursday there were flaws in two-and-half years, there has Electronic Nicotine Delivery pendium of third party compensatory afforestation, the Goods and Services Tax been almost 4,000 statutory Systems (ENDS), including e- legalise ENDS, claiming their health has research and that the ICMR wildlife management, forest fire and called for GST 2.0 by amendments in the law. So, if cigarettes, on Thursday ques- improved significantly after they had absolutely no ownership of prevention, soil and moisture redesigning and revisiting it in you operate a patient 4,000 tioned the need for rushing switched to vaping from smoking any documented research of its conservation works in forests, its entirety. through an ordinance to ban own. times, he is not likely to get conventional cigarettes voluntary relocation of villages "GST has been a disap- Manpreet Singh Bada such devices in the country. The voluntary association of from protected areas, pointment, and I think there well Reacting to reports about Trade Representatives of ENDS management of biological has been some flaw in the Confederation of Indian MANPREET SINGH BADAL the Union Health Ministry in India (TRENDS) compris- resources and biodiversity, design," the Minister in the Industry. Punjab Finance Minister working on an ordinance to dented," Trade Representatives ing importers, distributors, research in forestry and Congress government headed He said there were certain ban the production, import, of ENDS convenor Praveen and marketers of such "alter- monitoring of CAMPA works by Capt. Amarinder Singh flaws in the GST and won- distribution and sale of elec- Rikhy said in a statement. native" smoking devices had among others. The 27 states told PTI here. dered whether a "bad design" was collecting two years back", tronic cigarettes, the trade A draft ordinance, The earlier suggested that the min- which have received Rs 47,436 He said expectation was can be corrected. he said. body alleged "serious defi- Prohibition of E-cigarettes istry initiate a consultative crores are Odisha, Chhattisgarh, that once GST was introduced, "So, what we are talking If Indian economy is grow- ciency in the logic" of doing so Ordinance 2019, seeking to process so that opinion of all Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, GDP would go up by two per- about is GST 2.0 because in the ing at 6-7 per cent, the tax col- for an entire category. ban the production, import, stakeholders can be heard and Maharashtra, Telangana, centage points, tax collections last two-and-half years, there lection should also be growing "The issue of banning e-cig- distribution and sale of elec- facts placed in the correct per- Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, would increase, exports would has been almost 4,000 statu- at least by four per cent, if not arettes has found no favour tronic cigarettes and proposing spective. Rajasthan Andhra Pradesh, become competitive and filing tory amendments in the law. six, according to him. with the courts. Thereafter jail term for violators will be first-time violators. More than 3,000 users of Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal would be very easy. So, if you operate a patient "But how come that the tax there have been repeated sent to a Group of Ministers The ministry has recom- these devices had written to Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, But the experience has been 4,000 times, he is not likely to collection has dropped in the attempts to try and classify (GoM) to examine its various mended a maximum of up to Prime Minister Narendra Haryana, Punjab, Assam, Bihar, that the GDP growth has "not get well," Badal said. last two years? So, GST has these as drugs, which also aspects. three years of jail and a penal- Modi recently, requesting him Sikkim, Manipur, Goa, West taken place" to the expected "So, I think we need to been actually a disappoint- have found no basis in the law. In the draft ordinance, the ty of Rs 5 lakh for repeat to legalise ENDS, claiming Bengal, Mizoram, Tripura, level and filing is "very, very redesign our GST and if I am ment and my own feeling is To resort to an ordinance sug- health ministry has proposed offenders. their health has improved sig- Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu and difficult", said Badal, here to not mistaken, the tax collec- that we have not been able to gests a pre-meditated decision a maximum imprisonment of Reacting strongly to an nificantly after they switched to Kerala. attend the 8th "Invest North" tions in the last two years are keep an ear to the ground," the that bypasses all norms and up to one year along with a ICMR report which has rec- vaping from smoking conven- summit, organised by the actually lower than what India Punjab Finance Minister said. processes. This is unprece- penalty of Rs 1 lakh against ommended a "complete ban" tional cigarettes. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 30, 2019 nation 06

MONEY LAUNDERING OFFENCE AGAINST NATION Estranged aide seeks early hearing Chidambaram's custody to of SC cases involving Teesta Setalvad PNS n NEW DELHI Pathan, who had worked with Setalvad for A Gujarat resident has sought the victims of the 2002 riots in Gujarat but key unearth conspiracy: ED intervention of Chief Justice later parted ways with her, claimed that he Ranjan Gogoi for early hearing was the worst sufferer because of her Searches in PNS n NEW DELHI the economy of a nation and of criminal cases, pending for India has an obligation to ful- four years in the Supreme activities. In the letter, he mentioned the Coimbatore Money laundering is an fil towards other countries, he Court, involving social activist issues reported about the management of offence against "society and had added. Teesta Setalvad and her hus- cases by the apex court registry nation", the ED told the Referring to provisions of band. over terror Supreme Court Thursday and the Prevention of Money Raiskhan Azizkhan Pathan, said it needed custodial inter- Laundering Act (PMLA), a former close aid of Setalvad worst sufferer in the hands of alert rogation of former finance Mehta had said it provides who worked in her NGO this lady Teesta Setalvad who PNS n COIMBATORE minister P Chidambaram to that material collected during Citizens for Justice and Peace is very powerful...," Pathan unearth the larger conspiracy the probe is sent to adjudi- (CJP), has written a letter to wrote to the CJI. In 2015, The National Investigation in the INX Media money cating authority in a sealed Justice Gogoi drawing his Setalvad had filed appeal Agency (NIA) on Thursday case under PMLA. The cover. attention to the two cases against the Gujarat High Court conducted searches across Enforcement Directorate told To this, senior advocate involving her and said they order by which anticipatory multiple locations here in con- a bench of Justices R Kapil Sibal, representing have not been listed for hear- bail of her and her husband in nection with a recent terror Banumathi and A S Bopanna Chidambaram, responded ing after the lapse of four the alleged embezzlement of alert issued to Tamil Nadu. that it cannot show the mate- saying they never argued that years. funds for a museum at According to police, the NIA rial collected during the probe they wanted access to the Pathan has mentioned crim- Ahmedabad's Gulbarg Society, searches were conducted at the to Chidambaram at this stage Money laundering is a separate and stand alone material collected by the ED inal cases of alleged embezzle- destroyed in the 2002 riots, was residences of five people in the as the evidence related to offence and person using proceed of crime and but only said that the agency ment of funds and violations of rejected. The CBI also in the city to ascertain if they had any money trail of layers of money using laundered money can equally be held guilty should put it to the accused Foreign Contribution same year sought cancellation links with Lashkar-e-Taiba might be erased. — TUSHAR MEHTA, Solicitor General and question him on it. Regulation Act (FCRA) lodged of anticipatory bail granted to terrorists who had earlier infil- Solicitor General Tushar The apex court is hearing a against Setalvad and her hus- hearing and why the second her by the Bombay High Court trated into the state. Mehta, appearing for ED, said plea filed by Chidambaram band by the Gujarat Police case is also not coming on in the case of purported viola- Some of the people, at there is no requirement of of money continued after Tuesday that ED wanted to who has challenged the and the CBI respectively. These board," Pathan wrote in the tions of the FCRA in connec- whose houses the NIA con- "exposing the materials, 2009 and even today (in the humiliate him by arresting August 20 verdict of the Delhi matters had reached the apex August 11 letter to the Chief tion with the utilisation of ducted searches on Thursday, sources and evidence to the INX Media case)," he said, him, Mehta had said, "A vic- High Court denying him court in 2015. He also referred Justice of India. funds received from Ford had earlier been raided by the accused at the stage of pre- adding that the ED wants to tim card is sought to be anticipatory bail in the INX to another case in which a dif- Pathan, who had worked Foundation by Sabrang agency as part of its probe into arrest bail" and investigation interrogate Chidambaram in played. They are saying Media corruption and money ferent NGO, Subrang Trust, with Setalvad for the victims of Communications and the Tamil Nadu ISIS module, is the exclusive domain of the custody and without the "pro- humiliation. It is not. It is pre- laundering cases lodged by run by them, received funds the 2002 riots in Gujarat but Publishing Pvt Ltd, run by the police added. Earlier, the state probe agency. tective umbrella" of anticipa- vention, prevention and pre- the CBI and ED. from the HRD Ministry later parted ways with her, couple. went on a high alert on August "Money laundering is an tory bail. The arguments in vention with capital P. I am CBI had lodged an FIR on allegedly fraudulently and claimed that he was the worst Both the cases were being 23 following intelligence inputs offence against the society the case would continue dur- serious about this". May 15, 2017, alleging irreg- came up for hearing in the apex sufferer because of her activi- heard together by the apex that members of the LeT had and the nation and probe ing the day. The agency had "Money laundering is a ularities in Foreign court in March this year. This ties. In the letter, he men- court, which on March 11 this infiltrated into the state. agency has a right and duty to on Wednesday told the court separate and stand alone Investment Promotion Board matter was tagged with the tioned the issues reported year tagged another case with The reports had then sug- unearth the entire conspira- that the former minister was offence and person using pro- (FIPB) clearance granted to embezzlement case. about the management of cases them in which FIR was regis- gested six members of the ter- cy," he told the bench, adding "playing victim card" and pre- ceed of crime and using laun- INX Media group for receiv- These cases are related to the by the apex court registry. tered on March 31, 2018 ror outfit had infiltrated by sea that the apex court has con- venting the ED from arresting dered money can equally be ing overseas funds of Rs 305 anticipatory bail of the couple. "Numerous cases of man- against the couple for alleged- from Sri Lanka and moved to sistently held that economic him, and added that no "witch held guilty," Mehta had said. crore in 2007 during "Please look into the matter agement in registry of the ly securing central govern- different cities, including offences are "gravest of grave" hunt" was going on against Several countries have Chidambaram's tenure as as to why the first cases (alleged Supreme Court are coming up ment funds worth Rs 1.4 crore Coimbatore. Security was sub- irrespective of the sentence him. Referring to the argu- raised serious concern over finance minister. Thereafter, fund embezzlement and FCRA in the public domain where "fraudulently" for their NGO sequently heightened across prescribed for it. "I have mate- ments advanced by "global phenomenon" of ED lodged a money launder- violation) after the lapse of four your good self has also taken a Sabrang trust between 2010 the state, but the vigil has been rials to show that laundering Chidambaram's counsel on money laundering as it effects ing case. years could not be listed for serious note of it. I am the and 2013. eased gradually since Monday. SHORT READS Wildlife experts hail Special Man gets lifer for killing NCP MLA meets Teams of Personnel, panchayat head Tiger Force for Corbett Reserve GUMLA (JHARKHAND): A court Thackeray amid DoNER ministries to here has sentenced a man to life PNS n DEHRADUN imprisonment for killing a panchayat head in Gumla district rumours of joining Sena The Uttarakhand government six years ago. Yakub Lakra, who visit J-K next week has decided to form a Special was the head of Moreg panchayat, PNS n MUMBAI Bandra, said he cannot confirm Tiger Force for Corbett Tiger PNS n NEW DELHI who is also in-charge of the was shot dead in Basia block of the anything, but asserted he wants Reserve, a move which will ministries of Personnel and district in November, 2013. Amid speculations that he may to stay in mainstream politics. help serve as the much need- A high-level team of the the DoNER. Additional District and Sessions quit the NCP, party MLA "I met Uddhav Thackeray to ed second layer of protection Ministry of Personnel will visit The Personnel Ministry team Judge Suraj Bhusan Ojha, Avadhut Tatkare on Thursday remain in mainstream politics. for the big cat. The decision to Jammu and Kashmir next week will visit Jammu and Kashmir sentenced 31-year-old Vimal Kindo met Shiv Sena president I will announce my official deci- set up the force was taken by to look into issues related to in September 3. It will meet to life imprisonment on Wednesday Uddhav Thackeray here and sion in next two days," Avadhut the state cabinet on staff and administrative reforms Governor Satya Pal Malik and and fined him of Rs 7,000. Two said he wants to stay in "main- Tatkare told reporters here. Wednesday. The force will as two the Union territories other officials of the adminis- others accused in the case, Tileswar stream politics". Asked if he would part have 85 posts. carved out of the state will come tration, and will look into issues Sahu and Umesh Sahu, died during Rumours have ways with his uncle, he Chief Wildlife Warden into existence on October 31, related to staff and administra- trial, while another accused, Deepak been doing the said, "I would take a Rajiv Bhartari said, "The STPF officials said. A team of the tive reforms, the official said. Naga, was acquitted for lack of rounds that the decision after con- will be effective in checking Ministry of Development of the As per The Jammu and evidence. According to the FIR, MLA, who rep- sultation with my illegal human intrusion into Bhartari said. The first layer of tion constantly on the rise at North Eastern Region Kashmir Reorganisation Act, Lakra had refused to budge under resents party workers and the reserve through villages protection is provided in the the reserve the setting up of a (DoNER) will also visit the state 2019, the All India services like pressured of not to become a Shrivardhan close aides. I need located on its fringes and inner range by beat level for- dedicated force like this was soon to assist the local admin- the Indian Administrative witness in a case and this led to his Assembly seat in some time to make serve as a second layer of pro- est guards through regular needed. The STPF will indeed istration in the areas of horti- Service (IAS) and the Indian killing. Maharashtra's a statement on the tection for tigers at the CTR". patrols, the second layer of be of great help in conserving culture and organic cultivation Police Service (IPS) and the Raigad district, and same. I cannot confirm Illegal intruders from fringe protection is what the STPF the population of 250 tigers at as it has a topography similar to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) his uncle and NCP anything but I want to areas have been behind will take care of, he said. The the reserve," CTR Director the north-eastern region. will be under the control of the MP Sunil Tatkare may join stay in mainstream politics poaching incidents in the third layer of protection Rahul said. Both the teams are being sent LG, and not the elected gov- DRI arrests 3 men with the Shiv Sena, which is an ally and as part of it, I met reserve in the past. "The need comes from intelligence gath- The STPF will be deployed under an initiative of Minister ernment of the UT of Jammu of the ruling BJP in the state and Thackeray." for such a force was being felt ering mechanism in which at the maximum on the for the PMO Jitendra Singh, and Kashmir. smuggled Indian currency, at the Centre. Several senior leaders from by wildlife experts and con- forest, police and central intel- extremely sensitive southern 8 kg gold Sunil Tatkare, the Lok Sabha the opposition NCP and servationists for a long time, ligence agencies personnel fringe of the reserve border- member from Raigad con- Congress have recently joined " he said. work together to prevent ing Uttar Pradesh through NEW DELHI: The DRI has arrested stituency, earlier denied the the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena in The decision is in line with crimes like poaching of tigers, which criminal elements keep NCM TEAM TO STUDY three men for allegedly carrying rumours. However, his nephew, the state, where the Assembly Government of India guide- the official said. trying to intrude into reserve cash and eight kg gold worth over who met Thackeray at the lat- polls are due in September- lines for providing three-tier "It is a long awaited deci- areas to commit wildlife DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN J&K Rs 3 crore concealed in a ter's residence in suburban October. protection to tigers at reserves, sion. With the tiger popula- crimes, he said. PNS n NEW DELHI people and officials from specially-built cavity behind the both the proposed Union ter- arm rest of a car after being A high-level team of the ritories to understand their smuggled from Bangladesh, National Commission for development issues, Rizvi officials said on Thursday. Minorities will visit Jammu said, lauding the govern- Munnawar Alam, Mohammad 16-yr Haryana girl sold on pretext of marriage and Kashmir next month to ment's decision to abrogate Faisal and Altaf, who were have a dialogue with the Article 370 provisions. The travelling in a car in Kolkata on PNS n KARNAL Deepak, his relative, and one people there and understand announcement of the NCM Tuesday, were intercepted The girl's location was traced by another accomplice were arrest- development issues after pro- team visit comes after a six- following a tip-off, they said. A 16-year-old girl was alleged- tracking her mobile phone and rescued ed from Sonipat, he said, adding visions of Article 370 were member Minority Affairs During questioning, they admitted ly sexually exploited after being they had made part of the pay- abrogated, the Commission's Ministry team led by its sec- to be carrying smuggled gold bars kidnapped and "sold" for Rs a week ago from a rented ment in cash and the rest was chairman said on Thursday. retary made a two-day visit concealed in a specially-built 70,000 to a youth on the pretext accommodation where she was found transferred into bank accounts National Commission for to the Kashmir Valley earli- cavity behind the arm rest in the of marriage, police said here on with Deepak, the police official said of the two middlemen, who Minorities chairperson er this week to identify areas rear seat of the vehicle, the Thursday. belonged to the girl's village. Ghayorul Hasan Rizvi said for implementing centrally- officials said. The eight kg gold Superintendent of Police The two middlemen have that at the commission's sponsored development pro- along with the Indian currency — Surinder Bhoria said the girl, a complaint in this regard. ally exploited, Kumar said. The also been arrested, Kumar said, meeting on Wednesday it jects. Minority Affairs cumulatively valued at Rs 3.29 resident of Gharaunda in It has been alleged that the girl girl's location was traced by adding a case under relevant was decided that in the first Minister Mukhtar Abbas crore — smuggled into India from Karnal, was rescued from was kidnapped and "sold" to 25- tracking her mobile phone and sections of the IPC and half of September a high-level Naqvi had said that the focus Bangladesh was seized and the Sonipat and five people, includ- year-old Deepak from Rohtak rescued a week ago from a Protection of Children from team will tour Jammu, of the ministry is now on three persons were arrested, they ing the youth and two middle- station Sachin Kumar said the district for Rs 70,000 through rented accommodation where Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act Kashmir and Ladakh. The Jammu and Kashmir, and said. men, were arrested. girl had gone missing on August some middlemen and was taken she was found with Deepak, the has been registered against all Commission team will talk to Ladakh. SHO of Gharaunda police 4 and her family lodged a police to Sonipat where she was sexu- police official said. the accused.

Harassed by retired cop, UP man ends life in SSP Shah urges women to shun plastic bags to save environment office PNS n AHMEDABAD But, plastic is the "biggest hin- BJP workers would take out drance" in realising that vision, Our Vedas and Upanishads termed the earth as our 'padyatras'(foot marches) in var- BAREILLY (UP): Frustrated by being Union Home Minister Amit he said addressing a gathering mother. And Modiji is working to stop the exploitation ious Assembly segments of the constantly harassed by a retired Shah on Thursday appealed to here. "That is why our PM, in his state to spread the message and policeman for loan recovery, a 60-yr- of our mother earth women not to use plastic bags to Independence Day speech, — AMIT SHAH, teachings of the Father of the old man killed himself by consuming help protect the environment urged the citizens to take up a Union Home Minister Nation. "Gandhian values are poison in the office of the senior SP and suggested that they carry movement against plastic from eternal. His teachings on village in Bareilly, officials said on Thursday. cloth bags, which are long- October 2 (Mahatma Gandhi's empowerment, khadi, cleanli- Hari Prasad Meena, a furniture trader, lasting, for shopping. birth anniversary)," Shah he said. "Our Vedas and limit in days to come. He said ness and non-violence are still had taken a loan of Rs 2 lakh on high Shah said though said. "I urge all the Upanishads termed the earth as though the country as well as the relevant. When we are celebrat- interest from Rajiv Saxena, the the women may women to stop the our mother. And Modiji is world have not taken note of the ing Gandhiji's 150th birth brother of retired sub-inspector look somewhat use of plastic bags working to stop the exploitation newly-formed Jal Shakti anniversary, every citizen should Ashok Kumar, said SP (rural) Sansar "old fashioned" while going out for of our mother earth," he added. Ministry, it would prove its make one resolution, which Singh. Meena had paid Rs 4 lakh, carrying the shopping. Instead, On the occasion, Chief importance in the coming days would ultimately benefit the double the principal amount, to cloth bags, but they can carry a Minister men- with concrete steps in conserv- nation," he said. Shah, who rep- Saxena over the past two years. But such an initiative cloth bag, which an event organised here by the also inaugurated an automated tioned that the water level of the ing water. On the occasion, resents Gandhinagar Lok Sabha Meena's family said the retired would help in sav- would last for 10 Ahmedabad Municipal battery charging and swapping Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Shah urged the civic authorities seat, is also scheduled to attend policeman and his brother claimed ing the earth from years," he said. Corporation (AMC) to mark the station for these e-buses, claimed Narmada river has crossed 134 to make sure that lakes in the a meeting of 'Disha', formerly the loan was not fully repaid and got plastic pollution. "Though you would look conclusion of its campaign to by the AMC to be the country's meters, just four metres short of city do not go completely dry. known as the District Meena's house registered in their He said the Centre was also somewhat old fashioned carry- pant 10 lakh trees in the city. first such facility. "With PM its upper limit (of 138 metres). He also suggested the AMC to Development Coordination and names, the SP said. considering strong steps to stop ing such cloth bags, it will serve Prior to his address, Shah Modi's efforts to tackle climate To this, Shah said the "strug- fill these lakes using the Monitoring Committee, in the the production of 'single-use' to a great extent in saving our planted a tree and also flagged change, India is now guiding the gle of three generations" would Narmada river water, if needed. state capital later in the day. plastic. Prime Minister Narendra earth from plastic pollution," the off eight electric-powered city world in solar energy following come to a logical conclusion Referring to the 150th birth Disha is an initiative for the Modi has taken a resolve of BJP president said. buses newly acquired by the the formation of the when the dam would overflow anniversary celebrations of effective implementation of the Swachh Bharat (clean India). He was addressing people at AMC. From the same venue, he International Solar Alliance," after crossing the upper most Mahatma Gandhi, Shah said the central schemes at local level. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 30, 2019 world 07 US to keep 8,600 troops Boris is gambling his future on suspending House AP n LONDON provoke howls that he is mas- of European ties would plunge Even if that happens, want to deny voters the Final terminding an anti-democrat- Britain into a prolonged reces- Seldon said, Johnson could be Say, he is now silencing their ritish Prime Minister Boris ic coup. sion accompanied by a loss of well positioned for a general representatives." Johnson BJohnson is gambling his But if he is able to make jobs and consumer buying election because he could has very little leeway for any in Afghanistan after deal future on the audacious propo- good on his frequent vow to power. blame Parliament for thwarting political slippage. He was not sition that he can blunt an leave the EU on October 31, It is a step that his prede- the will of the people by mak- elected in his own right and his AFP n WASHINGTON tered by the former Taliban effort to halt his Brexit plan by Johnson stands to be remem- cessor, former Prime Minister ing Brexit impossible despite party does not enjoy a major- regime. simply suspending "the moth- bered as the leader who made Theresa May, was unwilling to the majority that backed it in ity in the House of Commons, resident Donald Trump on Washington now wants to er of all parliaments" for key the results of the 2016 Brexit take. She repeatedly pulled the referendum. relying instead on an agree- PThursday said that US end its military involvement weeks ahead of the October 31 referendum a reality. back from the brink and sought The prime minister's deci- ment with a small Northern troop levels in Afghanistan and has been talking to the departure date. "If it works, many will say an extension from the other 27 sion drew predictable con- Ireland party to back it on key will drop to 8,600 if a deal is Taliban since at least 2018. If Parliament isn't in ses- that it was a brilliant piece of EU nations rather than depart demnation from some British votes. reached with the Taliban and Trump says that troops will sion, it can't conduct official political theater and leader- without a deal on future eco- newspapers that are vehe- Both of his predecessors — that a permanent presence will only be reduced when the business and won't be able to ship," said Anthony Seldon, a nomic arrangements. mently opposed to a no-deal May and David Cameron — remain. Taliban gives a guarantee that take concerted action to pre- historian at the University of But if the gamble fails, departure. The Independent were brought down by Brexit "We're going down to 8,600 its territory will not be used by vent him from pushing Buckingham. "And if it doesn't, Johnson may well face a general said Johnson is using "devious" setbacks, and Johnson seems and then we make a determi- Al-Qaeda or other interna- through a "no-deal" Brexit that it will quite possibly spell the election that would put his means to undermine Britain's determined to avoid their fate. nation from there," Trump said come back with a force like... tional militant groups. would abruptly sever ties end of his premiership." Conservative Party's leader- democratic institutions. By suspending Parliament in an interview with Fox News Never before." Trump underlined that between Britain and the Johnson is betting that the ship at risk, or find his Brexit "With just 63 days until the for much of the period before radio. "We're always going to US troops were first sent to there was to be no complete European Union if he is unable political boost would over- bid blocked by an energized 31 October deadline, an the departure date, he is reduc- have a presence." T r u m p Afghanistan after the withdrawal, keeping a force to reach a new deal by that date. shadow any financial costs, Parliament determined to unelected prime minister has ing the time available for his also said that if another attack September 11, 2001 terrorist that would provide "high intel- Johnson knew full well despite dire warnings from impose its will in what has made himself unaccountable to political opponents to come up on the United States originat- attacks on US soil carried out ligence." "You have to keep a that asking Queen Elizabeth II influential business leaders and become a historic political MPs for five weeks," it said. with a solid legislative plan to ed from Afghanistan "we would by Al-Qaeda, which was shel- presence," he said. to suspend Parliament would economists that a sudden break clash. "Not only does Boris Johnson block a no-deal Brexit. Trump complains Brexit escalation raises alarm Pak test-fires ballistic missile ‘Ghaznavi' favorable Fox PTI n ISLAMABAD Thursday shared a video of the after India abrogated provisions issue. Pakistan expelled the News not for ailing European economy "night-training launch" of the of Article 370 of the Indian High Commissioner akistan has successfully test- short range ballistic missile on Constitution to revoke Jammu after it downgraded the diplo- ‘working for us' AP n LONDON checks for people and com- Pfired nuclear-capable sur- Twitter. and Kashmir's special status matic ties with India in protest merce, the sudden loss of busi- face-to-surface ballistic missile The Ghaznavi missile is and bifurcated it into two to India's decision to end urope's Brexit drama is ness licenses, and countless 'Ghaznavi' with a range of up capable of delivering multiple Union Territories. Jammu and Kashmir's special AFP n WASHINGTON Ehurtling toward a new cli- other regulatory problems. to 290 kms, the Army said on types of warheads up to 290 Prime Minister Khan has status. Pakistan also suspend- max at the wrong time for the This all would play out at Thursday, amid fresh Indo-Pak kms, that could cover parts of repeatedly raised the threat of ed its trade with India and S President Donald Trump region's economy, threatening a time when the European tensions after India revoked India. a nuclear war in the region as stopped the cross-border train Uon Wednesday complained to sow chaos for businesses just economy is already taking a Jammu and Kashmir's special According to experts, the President Arif Alvi and a result of India's decision on and bus services. that the often friendly Fox News as a large part of the continent mighty hit from uncertainty status. Ghaznavi missile could be an Prime Minister Imran Khan Kashmir. India has categorically told television network is not loyal is sliding toward recession. over the US-China trade war, Pakistan Civil Aviation improved 'Scud' type ballistic also conveyed their apprecia- "In a nuclear war, no one the international community enough and has stopped "work- British Prime Minister Boris with powerhouse Germany Authority on Wednesday missile. The missile's warhead tion to the team, and congrat- will win. It will not only wreak that the scrapping of Article ing" for him. "Fox isn't working Johnson's move to suspend halfway into recession. closed three aviation routes of can be conventional, high ulated the nation on the feat, he havoc in this region, but the 370 was an internal matter for us anymore!" he said at the Parliament for weeks ahead of "Germany could have taken Karachi airspace till August 31, explosive (HE) and nuclear. said. entire world will face conse- and also advised Pakistan to end of three tweets expressing the October 31 Brexit deadline the UK's departure from the EU leading to reports that the Maj Gen. Ghafoor said The nuclear-capable mis- quences. It is now up to the accept the reality. outrage that the network had means lawmakers will have lit- in its stride a couple years ago Pakistan Army may conduct a that the Pakistan Chairman sile was launched amid international community," he Prime Minister Khan once given too much airtime to tle time to pass laws to keep the but it will be hit quite badly if a missile test from a flight test Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Pakistan's efforts to interna- said last week in his address to again raised the nuclear capa- Democratic party opponents. country from crashing out of the no-deal Brexit occurs in two range in Balochistan. (CJCSC) and the three services tionalise the Kashmir issue the nation on the Kashmir bilities of the neighbours, say- As US president, Trump European Union without a deal. months' time," says Andrew The Pakistan military's chiefs congratulated the team ing there are no winners in a has no equivalent of the state TV A disorderly divorce is a worst- Kenningham, chief European media spokesperson, Major of experts for successfully test- nuclear war. Earlier in May, channel used to serve leaders in case scenario that both sides economist at Capital Economics General Asif Ghafoor on ing the missile. Pakistan conducted a success- many less free countries, like have been trying to avoid since in London. ful training launch of Shaheen- Russia. But for much of his first the Brexit vote three years ago - Where Germany goes, so II, a surface-to-surface ballis- term he's at least been able to rely and many experts now see it as does Europe. The EU's largest tic missile. regularly on Fox for friendly cov- a likely outcome. economy contracted in the In January, Pakistan suc- erage. While Trump routinely Economists describe a second quarter and is expect- cessfully launched the tactical lashes other networks as "fake nightmarish setting for com- ed by many analysts to shrink ballistic missile Nasr as part of news," he or his top aides make panies: new tariffs overnight on again in the third, putting it in the Army Strategic Forces almost daily appearances to give trade between Britain and the what is technically defined as Command training exercise. often softball interviews on Fox. other 27 EU countries, border a recession. Pakistan says EU backs US-Iran talks but Kashmir issue says nuclear deal must stay its top foreign AFP n HELSINKI Strait of Hormuz, a strategically arrived for the Helsinki meet- policy agenda important choke point at the ing. But she added that "first he EU's diplomatic chief entrance to the Gulf. and foremost what is existing PTI n ISLAMABAD Tsaid Thursday the bloc The idea of direct talks needs to be preserved" -- refer- would support talks between between Washington and ring to UN Security Council akistan on Thursday said the the United States and Iran, but Tehran as a way out of the cri- resolutions and specifically the Presolution of the Kashmir only if the current nuclear deal sis grew this week after Trump 2015 deal known formally as issue as per the UN resolutions with Tehran is preserved. mooted the idea and the new the Joint Comprehensive Plan was its top foreign policy agen- Washington and Tehran US defence secretary urged of Action or JCPOA. da. have been locked in a bitter Iran's leaders to engage. "We will always advocate India has not been engaging standoff since last year when The European Union has for the full respect by all sides with Pakistan since an attack on US President Donald Trump desperately sought to prevent of the UNSC resolutions and the Air Force base at Pathankot unilaterally pulled out of the the deal from collapsing com- that includes the JCPOA," she in January of 2016 by Pakistan- 2015 deal that gave Iran relief pletely, arguing it is the best said. At the recent G7 summit based terrorists, maintaining from sanctions in return for way to stop Iran developing in Biarritz, Trump showed that talks and terror cannot go curbs on its atomic pro- nuclear bombs. EU diplomat- openness to French President together. gramme. ic chief Federica Mogherini Emmanuel Macron's proposal Addressing a weekly media Tensions have risen dra- gave a cautious welcome to the of a summit with Rouhani. briefing here, Foreign Office matically in the Gulf, where idea of negotiations, after US Defence Secretary spokesman Mohammad Faisal Iran has seized tankers, but EU Trump said Monday he was Mark Esper followed up on said Pakistan has always sup- countries are reluctant to join ready to meet Iran's President Wednesday by urging Tehran ported bilateral talks with India, a US-led operation to protect Hassan Rouhani within weeks. to negotiate, but Iranian but the Indian leadership was commercial shipping. "We are always in favour of Foreign Minister Mohammad not ready for it. Instead, EU foreign and talks, the more people talk, the Javad Zarif insisted "Resolution of Kashmir defence ministers meeting in more people understand each Washington must respect the according to UN resolutions is Helsinki discussed the possi- other better, on the basis of deal and halt what he called corner stone of our foreign pol- bility of launching their own clarity and on the basis of "economic terrorism" against icy," Faisal said. observation mission in the respect," Mogherini said as she his country. He also said Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi would visit Geneva to attend the meeting of UN Human Rights council. US waged cyberattack on database Earlier in the day, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called for nation-wide demon- used by Iran to target tankers: NYTimes strations to protest India's action of revoking the special status to AFP n WASHINGTON tankers to target. after being confirmed last Jammu and Kashmir. No tankers have been tar- month. "I want all Pakistanis to he United States staged a geted since the June 20 opera- Breaking with his prede- come out tomorrow (Friday) 12 Tsecret cyberattack in June tion although Iran did seize a cessor Barack Obama, Trump noon -12.30 pm to show soli- against a database used by British oil tanker after one of its enacted a policy of "maximum darity with the Kashmiri peo- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary vessels was detained, the Times pressure" on Tehran over its ple...," he tweeted. "We must Guard Corps to plot attacks on said. disputed nuclear program and send a strong message to oil tankers in the Gulf, The US Defence Secretary last year unilaterally withdrew Kashmiris that our nation stands New York Times reported. Mark Esper urged Iran on from the landmark 2015 inter- resolutely behind them," he The newspaper, quoting Wednesday to enter into dis- national deal that placed lim- added. senior US officials, said the cussions with the United States its on Tehran's nuclear activi- Pakistan has been trying to June 20 attack had degraded in order to ease tensions in the ties. internationalise the Kashmir the ability of Iran's paramilitary Gulf region. Tensions over that move issue after India abrogated force to target shipping in the "We are not seeking have gradually risen, with Iran provisions of Article 370 of the Gulf. conflict with Iran. We want to seizing tankers in the Gulf in Constitution to revoke Jammu It said Iran was still trying engage with them diplomati- recent months and Britain and Kashmir's special status to recover information and cally," Esper said in his detaining an Iranian tanker off and bifurcated it into two restart military communica- first formal press conference of Gibraltar. union territories. tions networks and other sys- tems knocked offline. The Times said the cyber- strike was the latest in an ongoing cyberconflict between the United States and Iran. It said the cyberattack went ahead after President Donald Trump had called off a retalia- tory military airstrike against Iran for shooting down a US drone. The newspaper said the White House viewed the cyber- attack as a proportional response to the destruction of the unmanned drone. It said the database target- ed in the attack was used by the Guards to choose which HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 30, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Opening up for what? It seems unlikely that the Cabinet's decisions will lead to a The fear within flurry of FDIs until major structural changes are put in place e are told constantly about how India might become the ultimate beneficia- With our neighbour negating bilateralism, only global pressure can help limit its Wry of the trade war between the US and China. American companies and their sup- nefarious abilities so as to establish relative peace between India and Pakistan pliers will then move their manufacturing hubs to India as they shift out of China. In reality, many American companies had moved out even before Donald Trump’s twitter diktat to them. But all of them did not relocate their bases to India; some moved to Vietnam and more competitively-priced countries in the region while the others simply went back to America. BHOPINDER SINGH Despite fancy marketing campaigns thought up by bureaucrats, more at home at a global advertising agency than the administrative service, Make In India has S President Donald Trump been a damp squib. Although the former Chief Economic Advisor wrote about overcame his mercantilist how Indian industry must export, the fact is that India is still primarily a domes- instinct to “mediate” in the India-Pakistan muddle and tic consumption-driven economy and foreign investment here has been intend- reason was restored in the ed to cater to the home market. Other than a few notable exceptions, such as Udebate, albeit temporarily, given his whim- the Renault-Nissan factory outside Chennai, there have been few export orient- sicality and penchant for “deals.” The ini- tial hoopla to “mediate” was unnecessari- ed foreign investments made in India. ly created by an over-enthusiastic Trump, So can the Cabinet’s decisions to ease Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules who rode roughshod over the deliberate- in certain sectors really promote funding? Prima facie, it appears that most of ly-calibrated position articulated by previ- ous presidential regimes in deference to the announcements are more fluff than substance. In fact, the 26 per cent for- “bilateralism” as the preferred means to eign investment limit in digital media streaming and uploading might even be a address India-Pakistan differences. restriction rather than the benevolence that the government makes it out to be. Trump had waded the perennially short-of-facts-and-sensitivities into the However, something did need to be done to rein in digital media in India but this sub-continental quagmire and incredulous- may not have been the way to do it. Foreign investors have been paranoid ever ly stated that he “would love to be a medi- since the UPA Government announced retrospective taxation on deals. This right- ator”, without realising the inadvertent twist ly spooked several investors and the litigatious nature of the tax department made that such a reckless statement was afford- ing. Soon, the revert to “bilateralism” as the matters worse. While many investors make all the right noises, India’s policy flip strategic framework was clarified by the flops and reluctance to change poor measures because of a fear of being chas- bumbling-fumbling US President on the tised or even jailed later have made doing business in India for foreign firms almost sidelines of the G-7 summit as he restored America’s position by stating, “I have very impossible. The companies that invest in India are usually those who have pre- good relationship with both the gentlemen existing investments or others that have little choice. We are also reminded about (Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and the huge market opportunity that India presents but our core consuming econ- Imran Khan) and I’m here. I think they can do it (resolve the issue) themselves.” omy is driven by a very small sliver of society and little has been done to encour- Part businessman’s braggadocio and age more consumption or even grow that piece of the pie. India’s much bally- part his genuine sovereign concern to keep hooed 300 million middle-class is a myth, as is the demographic dividend it is the Pakistani establishment in good Force (FATF). This backdrop of thus, germinated the seeds of Resorting to pitching the increasing amount of plain- humour — given the tactical urgency to sovereign immorality, incorri- the third vector of the Kashmir issue within the speak, impatience and intoler- claimed that India will have until some concrete and proper measures are taken solicit Islamabad’s help in extricating itself gibility and duplicity is what Pakistani establishment ie, precincts of an organisation like ance with roughish duplicitous- to promote investments. That will require more than a public relations spin and out of Afghanistan — Trump had almost underlies the Pakistani aversion clergy, to inter-mingle, mutate the Organisation of Islamic ness that naturally lends itself tough decisions, including foregoing potential revenues today for a chance at acceded to the Pakistani aspiration of to “bilateralism.” and atrophy the societal-polit- Countries (OIC) by default to isolating nations that still “internationalising” the India-Pakistan There are various reasons ical-cultural moorings of the allows Pakistan to posit the insist on carrying on the tracks growth tomorrow. Using the funds from the Reserve Bank of India wisely will be differences instead of insisting on “bilat- as to why Pakistan abhors state. Post 1971, for Benazir same from a narrow religious of the past. a start as will taking some genuinely tough decisions. Besides, studies have shown eralism” between the two disagreeing par- “bilateralism”. Conceptually Bhutto to Zia-ul-Haq as also lens and emotion as opposed to The recent retraction of while FDIs may help raise output, labour productivity and export in areas where ties as was maintained by the US for long. and practically, the delibera- subsequent regimes over there the reality of historical facts, Trump to re-suggest “bilater- The immediate battleground for the tions that are conducted in a such as the Pakistan Peoples agreements and any other soci- alism”, the haunting silence of they have come in, they have not been able to pull up the sectoral levels collec- Indo-Pakistan war of words is essentially “bilateral” framework are Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim etal lens. On the other hand, the Arab Sheikhdoms towards tively. In fact, it would make more sense to open up export-oriented sectors so on the disagreeing framework of a possi- implicitly more focussed, League (Nawaz) [PML-N] and the Constitutional construct of the rote Pakistani pitch on that a higher growth of the economy is possible. As for 100 per cent FDI in coal ble peaceful solution ie, should it be con- nuanced with historical per- now Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf India auto-rejects religiosity Kashmir and the unrelenting ducted in a “bilateral” manner as India spective and sensitivities and (PTI) led by Imran Khan, the as a basis of difference, prefer- pressure on Islamabad by mines, private mining companies cannot plunder the earth as India is unlikely to thinks appropriate or should third-party above all, lead to the fastest underlying, accompanying ence or concern. Equality of all, multilateral organisations like open up more mines, except ensuring better practices. Reality bites. “mediate” as is the wont on Pakistan? possible resolutions. and unsettled fixation to irrespective of their race, reli- FATF, are all symptomatic of Legally speaking, there ought to be no Ironically, the efficacy of “even” with India by keeping gion or region, is the the times that be. ambiguity as the last-standing agreement “bilateralism” is what haunts the fires burning is a predom- Constitutional guarantee. Unfortunately, there is a between the two sovereigns, overriding all the Pakistani narrative. Peace inant national instinct. “Internationalising” the parallel need to sustain the End the shame previous understandings, is the Simla with India is the ultimate dele- “Bilateralism” works on Kashmir issue is the only uni- skeletal-structure of gover- Agreement (1972) that unequivocally gitimiser of the troika in reconciliation, confidence- fying aspiration for a nation nance in Pakistan as it is, as the Yet another case of sexual abuse involving a politician in states that both countries will “settle their Pakistani establishment ie, mil- building steps, gradualism — that is deeply polarised, com- alternative to this can be far UP should be the last straw for lawmakers differences by peaceful means through itary, politicos and the clergy. all of this is an anathema to the busting and enfeebled (finan- worse than the one that exists bilateral negotiations.” The entire edifice and rationale very existence of the Pakistani cially, socially and economical- today — Libya, Iraq, and ardly has the focus from the Unnao rape The Simla pact also captures the of the Pakistani state is based troika/establishment. The ly). However, Pakistan has not Yemen are cases in point of dis- case shifted than a new controversy over essentiality of “non-interference” in each on a regressive, competitive and third-party “mediation” allows been able to replicate the mantling imperfect structures. the alleged sexual harassment of a 23- other’s internal affairs and conducting hos- flawed concept of “two-nation” the much-needed obfuscation, wounded sense of “Palestine” as Thus, it is only the collec- H tile propaganda — features that have uni- theory that militates against the escalation and pandering to the comparable actions of the tive global pressure to “man- year-old law student by a BJP politician, no less laterally been violated by Pakistan with its tenets of inclusivity, secularity unrelated emotions that keep Indian state and Israel in age” the Pakistani establish- than a former Union Minister of State for Home, proven support to insurgencies and terror and prosperity of the Indian the issue “live”, thus necessitat- addressing their respective con- ment and limit its nefarious is making headlines. Both the cases have some groups in India, with Kargil emerging as state. ing the relevance of each of the cerns have been starkly differ- abilities that can usher in rela- the apogee of its misadventures and machi- The creation of elements of the Pakistani estab- ent. With all its systemic flaws, tive peace as the existing issues uncanny similarities as they involve high pro- nations. Today, despite much posturing to Bangladesh in 1971 destroyed lishment. Third-party media- occasional mistakes and mis- are foundational, existential file politicians from the ruling party and that, the contrary, having been found guilty on the foundational raison d’etre tion is also sought via friend- steps, India has always sought, and regime-sustaining. too, in Uttar Pradesh. It is former BJP MLA 32 counts of the total 40 parameters relat- of Pakistan. This was a deep ly and leverage-able countries invested and aspired for (The writer, a military vet- ed to terror financing, Pakistan has been wound that dangerously ques- and organisations who can “peace.” This legitimises the eran, is a former Lt Governor of Kuldeep Sengar in the Unnao case and a three- put on the “enhanced blacklist” by the glob- tioned its military and the rul- provide the much-needed tilt in larger Indian narrative. Andaman & Nicobar Islands time former BJP MP, Swami Chinmayanand, al watchdog, the Financial Action Task ing politicos of that time and, the battle of positions. Globally, there is an and Puducherry) in the latest Shahjahanpur sexual harassment case. In both instances, the victims feared for their lives for speaking the truth about their humiliation and the accused, with all the muscle, money power and S O U N D BITE political alignment on their side, have claimed being framed. Both the girls resort- We have Gujarat's washing There are millions of people Normal neighbours don’t push Pakistan has no locus stan- ed to desperate measures to be taken seriously, the Unnao girl by threatening powder which first cleans in the world, I have only terrorists into a neighbouring di on Kashmir. However, it leaders of the Congress played a few of them. I don't country. They do normal talk, is in illegal occupation of to immolate herself in front of the UP Chief Minister’s residence and the other and NCP and then the BJP think I have done enough, I trade. This is not something Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, girl through a viral video. inducts them. would like to explore more. happening from Pakistan. including Gilgit-Baltistan. The Unnao rape victim and her lawyer are battling for their lives after an acci- Union Minister Actor-director MEA spokesperson Union Minister dent, which is being suspected as a deliberate conspiracy to eliminate her. And —Raosaheb Danve —Pankaj Kapur —Raveesh Kumar —Rajnath Singh now that the complainant has gone missing in the Shahjahanpur case, reports surfacing that she has fled to Delhi, there is fear that she, too, could be intimi- dated. Already she is being defamed. So lest this becomes another blot on the nation’s consciousness, a group of Supreme Court lawyers has asked the Chief L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR Justice to take suo motu cognisance of media reports and help her speak the truth. Chinmayanand has had a controversial past, being a rape accused in 2011, Mounting problems Sindhu’s transition has been remarkable Constructive criticism a decision still pending. The Unnao girl has been waiting for over two years despite the allocation of investigations to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Although Sir — This refers to the editori- his refers to the editorial, “Global star” (August 27). Sir — Recently, Congress parlia- al, “Funding the economy” The lanky PV Sindhu was not expected to go all the mentarian Shashi Tharoor court- sexual offences of this grave a nature have a timeline for resolution, the State (August 28). It is hard to believe Tway at Basel. She was recuperating from a niggling ed controversy for praising Prime prosecution has nothing to show yet. This wilful delay and the impunity enjoyed that the Reserve Bank of India injury and the run-up to the world championship was Minister Narendra Modi. by the accused have anyway compromised evidence, witnesses and the fair- (RBI) deferred to the Central hardly inspiring. But she played a near-flawless bad- Enraged at this, the Kerala unit of Government to the extent of minton in the tournament, crushing China's Chen Yufei the Congress has been demand- ness of the justice delivery system. And with political parties across the spec- almost emptying its coffers on its in the semi-finals to set up the title clash with Japan's ing its pound of flesh from trum endorsing sexual offender-leaders, prizing their local organisational relevance own without any prodding from Nozomi Okuhara. In 2017, it was Okuhara who had Tharoor. The party wants to above the rights of the girl child and women, victimisation of women has in pop- the beneficiary of its bonanza. It robbed her of a gold medal in a tantalising final which demonise the Prime Minister is all too evident that the Central went to the wire. The diminutive Japanese used instead of praising him but ular perception become a scandal to be ignored rather than a gross persecution bank has become less defence as an offence to unsettle the tall Sindhu, who Tharoor is made of sterner stuff. by powers that be. This, then, is not just travesty of justice but its total absence. autonomous and more pliant. could not adapt to the slowing down tactics of Okuhara. He cannot be a political puppet At the heart of such cases lies the failure of the police, the Government as well The Government was eyeing However, no one expected the total domination of to act as per the whims and fan- the RBI cash for a long time and the Indian champion over her nemesis though she had cies of the party. as the law enforcement agencies who have failed to respect the criticality of the it did as a first resort what it overcome Okuhara in the Indonesian Open recently. Right medallist would do justice to her talent. Then there is He has already made it clear matter. They, perhaps, get more anxious about brushing the case under the car- should have done as a last resort from the word go, Sindhu played top class badminton. the elusive All-England title — the Wimbledon of bad- that he is a true Congressman but pet than ensuring a fair and speedy trial. In both cases, the girls’ families had a — taking what was saved by the Initially, allowing her opponent to commit unforced errors, minton. Post-Basel, there will be an unmistakable spring whatever good the Prime Minister RBI over the years for a “rainy her majestic power-play came to the fore from the mid- in her step when she walks onto the court to play big does cannot be hidden. He has tough time to lodge an FIR with the police. Clearly, the reforms introduced after day.” “Exhaust all sources of dle of the first set. Beating Okuhara in straight sets 21- finals. Blessed with oodles of talent and brimming with always criticised Modi when he the infamous Nirbhaya incident, including legislative changes and the institution money” seems to be the princi- 7 and 21-7 would be a dream for any player and Sindhu belief, Sindhu can win every title that has proved slip- went wrong. So, he is of the of fast-track courts for speedy prosecution of cases, has changed nothing on ple followed by the Modi achieved the seemingly impossible feat with style to pery till now. opinion that whatever Modi does Government. That it had to tap silence every doubting Thomas and put all wagging Ganapathi Bhat good for the country must be the ground. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) figures are proof: Reported into RBI’s reserves is an admission tongues to rest. An Olympic gold medal from the silver Akola acknowledged rather than criticis- rape cases have increased 88 per cent from 20,737 in 2007 to 38,947 in 2016. that all is not right with the econ- ing it. One should not remain In comparison to the number of rape cases, conviction rates remain low. UP omy. myopic. Tharoor’s stand on this It would be a grossly exagger- transfer of `1.76 lakh crore sur- crore will make it that much and recapitalise banks and it has issue is praiseworthy. He should registers the second-highest number of rape cases after Delhi. Of the 38,947 ated claim to say that RBI’s sur- plus from the RBI to the Central more difficult for us to ensure to make a judicious use of the bal- not be singled out or sidelined in rapes in the country, the second highest was from this State (4,816). As for all plus cash transfer will reverse the Government is like “stealing a financial stability in the event of ance if it is to succeed in justify- the party for speaking the truth. crimes against women, UP reported 14.5 per cent (49,262 out of 3,38,954 cases) slowdown in economic growth. band-aid from a dispensary and a global economic crisis and an ing the receipt of the windfall. We TK Nandanan of the total. Till we ensure closure of every violation of women and stop treat- At best, it might ease some of the sticking it on a gunshot wound” intensification of trade wars. The are okay with the cash transfer if Chennai fiscal pressure of the is striking and is not completely Government is sure to use a por- it brings tangible benefits. ing them as negotiating tools of power games, we cannot claim to be an equal Government’s own making. without substance. tion of the bonanza to meet the G David Milton Send your feedback to: and plural society. 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www.dailypioneer.com analysis 09 FIRSTCOLUMN Johnson makes POINTCOUNTERPOINT WE ABIDED BY SC’S (SABARIMALA) DIRECTIVE AND IF THIS DOUBLESPEAK IS WHAT HAS SOUNDED THE his Brexit move THERE IS A FRESH ORDER, WHICH WOULD BE OPPOSITE DEATH KNELL OF THE CPI-M IN WEST BENGAL AND TO THE PRESENT ONE, WE WILL ABIDE BY THAT. TRIPURA, AS THEY ARE TAKING PEOPLE FOR A RIDE. The fewer days the Opposition has to work on —KERALA CHIEF MINISTER —KERALA CONGRESS CHIEF the problem, the less likely it is to get its ducks in a row. It’s simple and entirely legal PINARAYI VIJAYAN MULLAPALLY RAMACHANDRAN A matter of indiscretion?

GWYNNE DYER The appointment of convicted SKM leader, PS Golay, as Sikkim CM has thrown up hock! Horror! Johnson prorogues Parliament! End of democracy in Britain! The Speaker of the House of some sticky questions about constitutional propriety by the Governor SCommons, John Bercow, says he was not even consult- ed, and calls it “a constitutional outrage.” Or, to put it a little less dramatically, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cut the amount of time that Parliament will meet before he crashes the United Kingdom (UK) out of the European Union (EU) in a “no-deal” Brexit on October 31 by six working days. Johnson will face Parliament for the first time as Prime Minister on September 4, but they will all go off on a holiday again on September 10, not on the 13th as scheduled. And then Parliament won’t meet again until October 14, not on the originally planned date of October 9. So no need to panic, and KK PAUL a rather small constitutional outrage! Great commotion in the media, of course, but the reports that zombies will roam the n the Indian Constitution, the Governor of streets of London eating the children of Remainers after Britain’s a State occupies a unique position. He is, by “no-deal” departure from the EU on Halloween are absolute- Ivirtue of his oath, expected to preserve, pro- ly untrue. (There have, however, been some werewolf sight- tect and defend the Constitution of the coun- try and uphold the law. No other high func- ings in the city.) tionary, except for the President of India, is Johnson is an accidental Prime Minister. Few people even sworn in as per such phraseology. in his own Conservative Party thought he was fit for the job, While the oath that a Governor takes is sim- but they panicked after the Conservatives came fifth — fifth! ilar to that of the President, unlike him, the — in last May’s European Union elections. The British only Governor is allowed a certain degree of discre- voted in those elections at all because Theresa May’s tion, albeit within constitutional limits. For Government still hadn’t managed to leave the EU after three instance, Article 163 (2) reads, “If any question years of trying. It lost so badly because a lot of Brexit-back- arises whether any matter is or is not a matter ing Conservatives defected to Nigel Farage’s single-issue Brexit as respects which the Governor is by or under Party in exasperation, and to win them back the Conservatives this Constitution required to act in his discre- tion, the decision of the Governor in his discre- had to change leaders. So out goes May and in comes Johnson, tion shall be final, and the validity of anything who may be a liar and a clown but is popular with done by the Governor shall not be called in ques- Conservative voters. And this new Prime Minister, chosen only tion on the ground that he ought or ought not by a vote of Conservative Party members, inherits the task of to have acted in his discretion.” keeping the party’s promise to take the UK out of the EU. Alas, At the time of formation of a State the parliamentary arithmetic to do that still does not work. Government, when the Chief Minister and the The Conservative Government has only a one-vote Council of Ministers are yet to be sworn in, con- majority in Parliament but that’s the smaller part of the prob- stitutionally there is no one to aid and advise the lem. The bigger part is that Conservative Members of Parliament Governor as per the provisions of Article 163 are so split on the question of Brexit that there is no exit deal (1). However, over time, precedents and conven- that all of them will vote for. tions have evolved which are usually followed by the Governor. Theresa May did actually negotiate a realistic exit deal with Also, in this matter, the Sarkaria the EU late last year that allowed for a smooth continuation Commission that was set up in 1983 by the of trade and avoided the danger of re-creating a “hard” bor- Central Government to examine the Centre- with the provisions of Article 173. been elected as leader of the majority party. der in Ireland. Unfortunately, that enraged the extremist “head- State relationship on various portfolios and sug- Despite the disqualification, the SKM elect- The plea taken by the SKM that the rele- bangers” on the far right of the Conservative Party so much gest changes within the framework of the ed Golay as their leader and Governor Ganga vant amending clause of the Representation of that they voted May’s deal down three times. The alternative Indian Constitution, had given some concrete Prasad swore him in as the Chief Minister, being People Act has since been repealed, may not is simply to leave without a deal. That means accepting a huge advice. the leader of the party with an absolute major- have much strength, as after the amendment hit to British trade (half of which is with the EU), a crash in One of the key suggestions made by the ity. It is obvious that the Governor had used his THE SUPREME has been incorporated in the main body of the the value of the pound and a great many lost British jobs. Commission was that while going through the discretion and not followed the principles COURT, IN Act and notified as such, repealing of the Johnson himself is no head-banger but he is a chameleon who process of Government formation, the Governor laid down by the Supreme Court in such mat- amending Act at a later date would not make should select a leader who, in his opinion, is most ters. JAYALALITHAA’S an impact. will change colour if it serves his purpose and he has adopt- likely to command a majority in the Assembly. The Governor is at liberty to appoint a per- But this is also a matter on which the apex ed the no-deal policy in order to become Prime Minister. This In this context, Article 164 (1) lays down that son as the Chief Minister, who may not be a CASE, WENT ON court has to take a view whether the repeal- still does not end the Conservative Party’s civil war over Brexit, the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the member of the Legislature, at that time, provid- ing of this Act was constitutional or not. because a small number of moderates on the other wing of Governor and further as per Article 164 (4), a ed the State Legislature endorses such a TO SAY THAT THE The Supreme Court, in Jayalalithaa’s case, the party will rebel and vote against a no-deal Brexit rather than minister who for any period of six consecutive choice, with the condition that he has to get GOVERNOR also went on to say that the Governor was a see the country dragged into economic ruin. months, is not a member of the Legislature of himself elected within a period of six months. functionary under the Constitution and can- They may be as few as a dozen but that might be enough the State, shall at the expiration of that period Keeping this rule in mind and in a last- WAS A not, in exercise of his discretion, do anything to bring the Government down. So where are the Opposition cease to be a Minister. ditch effort to secure his position, Golay FUNCTIONARY that is contrary to the Constitution of the coun- parties in all this? All over the place, is the answer! There are In this context, an unprecedented situation requested the Election Commission of India try and its laws. four of them, and they can’t agree on the time of day, let alone continues to prevail in the sensitive State of to waive his disqualification from contesting UNDER THE When requested to wait for the period of Sikkim, where Prem Singh Tamang alias PS polls. He cited Section 11 of the Act, which six months allowed under Article 164(4) to on a common strategy for stopping “no-deal.” Given time they Golay of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) was allows the Commission to remove any disqual- CONSTITUTION expire before pronouncing the judgment, the might, because it is really their duty to avoid economic dis- sworn in as the Chief Minister on May 27, 2019. ifications under Chapter 3 of the Act (which AND CANNOT, court had taken the view that “appointment of aster in Britain, avert a new war in Ireland and hold the UK The unusual thing about this swearing-in is the includes Section 8) or to reduce the period of a person to the office of Chief Minister who together. (Scotland will probably secede if there is a no-deal fact that Golay, during his tenure as Minister for such disqualification. Golay argued that he IN EXERCISE is not qualified to hold it should be struck Brexit.) But they are taking their own sweet time about it. Animal Husbandry in 1996, was held guilty needed to be elected to the Assembly within down at the earliest.” That’s why Johnson thinks it’s worth taking flak for cut- under the Prevention of Corruption Act for mis- six months of his appointment. OF HIS The situation as it prevails today is that a per- ting down the number of days Parliament will meet between appropriating `9.5 lakh meant for the purchase On the other hand, there is this case where DISCRETION, DO son disqualified under the law has been in the now and October 31. The fewer days the Opposition has to of milch cattle. Golay’s conviction was upheld the person so elected has the confidence of the Chief Minister’s chair for the last three months. work on the problem, the less likely its members are to get all by the High Court and he was released only after House but is not qualified to be elected as a ANYTHING THAT It is now for the apex court to decide whether their ducks in a row. It’s as simple as that and it’s entirely legal. serving a one-year prison sentence last year. legislator. It was argued in late J Jayalalithaa’s the discretion used by the Governor was con- This conviction and subsequent imprison- case by KK Venugopal, the incumbent IS CONTRARY stitutional or was a matter of indiscretion. So what are the odds that Britain will really commit this mas- ment has brought Golay under the ambit of Attorney-General that, in a parliamentary TO THE In the latter case the appointment of sive act of self-harm? About the same as they were last week, Section 8 (1) (m) of the Representation of the democracy the will of the people must prevail. Sikkim’s Chief Minister and his entire Council actually. On learning of Johnson’s new move on Wednesday People Act, 1951, entailing disqualification for Justice Patnaik, however, ruled in CONSTITUTION OF of Ministers would become invalid as happened morning, analysts at the Royal Bank of Canada raised the prob- a period of six years from the date of his release Jayalalithaa’s case that with the disqualification in the case of Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu. What ability of Britain crashing out of the EU without an exit deal to from prison. under Section 8 (3) of the Representation of THE COUNTRY the future holds and what precedents will be set 44 per cent. Last week it was 41 per cent. Perhaps it was only on account of this dis- People Act staring him in the face, the Governor AND ITS LAWS through the Golay case, only time A small crisis, not many hurt. qualification that Golay did not contest the elec- would be acting beyond his jurisdiction and will tell. tion to the State Assembly held in April 2019. against the constitutional inhibitions and norms (The author is a former Governor and a (The writer’s new book is Growing Pains, the Future of This also disqualifies him from becoming a in appointing a disqualified person as the Chief senior advisor at the Pranab Mukherjee Democracy and Work) member of the State Legislature in accordance Minister on the sole reasoning that he/she had Foundation) A benevolent institution builder FOREIGN EYE Each year, thousands of VIPS students enter various professions. Unknown to them, they all have a huge debt to pay to because it is due to his skills as a lawyer and his benevolence that they got their alma mater top centres of higher education that your law school is doing very handover. Needless to say, we got Pura. Jaitley requested for a venue in with state-of-the-art facilities. Each well. In fact, my son refers to the relief from the HC. It was a monu- the heart of Delhi and despite health year, thousands of VIPS students tutorials that you give to your stu- mental judgment that forced the restrictions, he arrived on time. enter the fields of law, media, busi- dents.” I was taken aback and did- DDA to revise its land allocation pol- Once again he spoke with sim- ness and the IT sector. n’t know how to react to this high icy. ilar affection and enthusiasm for the Unknown to them, they all have praise. Thankfully, Jaitley’s association institution he had helped build. He MEDIA MUST KEEP a huge debt to pay to Jaitley because Going back to the case at hand, with us did not end with the case and spoke about the new avenues in edu- QUESTIONING it is due to his skills as a lawyer and Jaitley told my lawyer that it would he began taking a keen interest in the cation and how the art of photogra- his benevolence that they got their be a long-drawn court battle need- development of VIPS. In fact, he vis- phy not only encouraged creativity The media landscape SC VATS alma mater. ing several court appearances; nev- ited the VIPS campus twice after its but also created employment oppor- continues to shift More than a decade ago, the ertheless he would fight for the insti- completion. tunities. dramatically, with young he untimely demise of former institute was given a five-acre plot by tute. His second visit to the campus He encouraged young minds to audiences getting almost all Finance Minister Arun Jaitley the Delhi Development Authority Amazingly, after the first hear- was as Finance Minister and he took move off the beaten track and look Thas been variously mourned as (DDA) for a hefty sum. However, the ing in the matter, he told his legal the time out from his busy schedule for newer and richer employment their news elsewhere. But the passing away of a political and DDA was not forthright about the clerk not to raise any bills as he was to preside over the convocation avenues. Jaitley was very clear that public service broadcasters legal giant, a strategist par excellence, fact that there was a jhuggi cluster offering his services pro bono function. In his address, he spoke evening about his vision of ‘New still have a vital role to play both in the court of law and in the on the plot. The DDA intended to because the future of students was like a true scholar and impressed the India’, which he and his long-time in holding politicians and people’s court, an erudite orator and hand over the plot to us without at stake. which he did not appear as there was faculty and the students alike with friend and comrade-in-arms Prime above all, a great human being. bothering to clear the settlement, as In all, there were over 20 hear- a pressing meeting of the Board of his knowledge of diverse issues. Minister Narendra Modi had got other public figures to Jaitley’s acts of benevolence touched it should have done. ings before the High Court and Control for in India (BCCI) His last public function too was together to implement. account. The adversarial many hearts and were duly men- We filed a suit and the matter Jaitley, who was a senior Supreme in Mumbai. with us, as a few days before his 66th I am sure that Jaitley must have style of British political tioned by many people in their came up before the Delhi High Court advocate, would appear for On the day of the final argu- birthday in December 2018, he helped several other institutions journalism, while it mirrors remembrances. Court. Our lawyers advised us to each of them. In case there was a ment, Jaitley spoke with erudition, agreed to release a book on photog- like VIPS to overcome obstacles cre- our politics, can be off- However, there was one aspect hire a senior advocate and suggest- delay for some reason like the DDA authority, conviction and aplomb for raphy published by VIPS. This book ated by obdurate systems. I cannot of his personality that was not writ- ed Jaitley’s name. I was acquainted counsel not turning up, he would nearly 45 minutes. He concluded by titled Wide Angle showcased my speak for others but for us at VIPS, putting. But for leaders and ten about much, and that was Jaitley, with Jaitley but did not know him settle down in the High Court can- saying that the plot was meant for an efforts and that of the students and he shall ever remain a guiding star. would-be leaders simply to the institution builder. too well. When I accompanied my teen, have cups of coffee while chat- educational institution of eminence faculty. Since he was recuperating (The writer is a former MLA and refuse to talk to journalists Today, the Vivekananda Institute lawyer for a meeting with Jaitley, he ting with the lawyers there and wait and not for a five-star hotel, hence, from a kidney transplant surgery, it Chairman, Vivekananda Institute of is no kind of solution. of Professional Studies (VIPS), the offered us a cup of coffee, heard us for his turn before the Bench. the land allocating authority could was difficult for him to travel all the Professional Studies, GGSIP (The Guardian editorial) institution I head, ranks among the through and said, “Dr Vats, I am told There was only one hearing for not apply similar parameters for way to the VIPS campus in Pitam University) HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 30, 2019 money 10 CAPSULE Stimulus package ‘too little, ONGC to borrow $2bn at short notice overseas too late’ for auto sector PTI n NEW DELHI State-owned Oil and Natural PTI n NEW DELHI increase in registration fees will Gas Corp (ONGC) on Sensex tanks 383 pts have a very marginal immedi- Thursday said it plans to raise Finance Minister Nirmala ate impact on consumers' and up to USD 2 billion in overseas on F&O expiry; Nifty Sitharaman's stimulus package businesses' willingness to pur- borrowings through a unique ends below 11,000 for the automobile sector is "too chase new vehicles. and flexible, Singapore-listed little, too late" to prevent a con- "This is because the delayed debt instrument that provides NEW DELHI: Benchmark BSE traction in vehicle sales, and a increase in registration fees will it with an option to raise funds Sensex slumped 383 points cut in GST rates together with not support consumers' spend- at short notice. on Thursday, dragged by a sell-off in financial stocks, as a vehicle scrappage scheme will ing power and the increased The funds so raised can be August series derivatives be needed to prevent the depreciation will see business- used to repay about Rs 15,000 expired amid tepid global decline, Fitch Solutions Macro es only purchase vehicles in crore of the company's existing cues. After a highly volatile Research said on Thursday. 2020," it said. The assurance borrowings, fund acquisitions session, the 30-share Sensex On August 23, Sitharaman that vehicles purchased now or meet project/asset expenses. ended 382.91 points, or 1.02 had unveiled a slew of mea- will not become illegal when In a press statement, ONGC per cent, lower at 37,068.93. It sures to boost investor senti- stricter pollution standards are said it has "set up a Euro hit an intra-day low of ment and prop up the banking introduced in 2020 might have Medium Term Note (EMTN) crore and Gujarat government 36,987.35. Similarly, the and auto sectors. the strongest impact on con- programme of USD 2 billion The funds so firm GSPC's stake in a KG broader NSE Nifty shed 97.80 The package unveiled, the Stating that the initial stimulus sumer and business demand which will be listed on the raised can be basin field for Rs 7,738 crore. points, or 0.89 per cent, to first of three planned stimulus package is not enough to stop the for vehicles, but it does not Singapore Stock Exchange." "An EMTN programme is finish at 10,948.30. Top packages, includes a reduction directly increase the ability of The EMTN programme used to repay an uncommitted facility and laggards among the Sensex of taxes, improvement of liq- decline in the automotive market, consumers to purchase new would enable ONGC or any of about Rs 15,000 any drawdown thereof under pack included Yes Bank, SBI, uidity in the banking sector Fitch said sales may contract by 11.8 vehicles, it added. its named subsidiaries to go to crore of the this document would be sub- HDFC, Axis Bank, Kotak (formal and shadow), per cent this year Fitch said the strongest stim- market at short notice, say 5 to ject to funding requirements," Bank, ITC, RIL, M&M, Tata increased government spend- ulus measure by the govern- 10 days, to borrow funds any company's the statement said. "This is a Motors and ICICI Bank, ing on auto and infrastructure, ment is its move to increase liq- number of times within a one- existing landmark achievement for losing up to 3.61 per cent. and accelerated refunds of and more extensive. policies directly focused on the uidity in the shadow banking year period. For the current borrowings, fund ONGC as it is amongst select On the other hand, Sun goods and services tax (GST). Stating that the initial stimu- country's auto sector. sector (or non-banking finan- EMTN programme, ONGC, few corporates and India's first Pharma, Vedanta, NTPC, "We believe that this initial lus package is not enough to stop "Firstly, the government cial companies), which is the its overseas arm ONGC Videsh acquisitions or oil and gas public sector inte- ONGC, Asian Paints, Infosys stimulus package is too little, the decline in the automotive announced that it will start largest contributor to the cur- Ltd (OVL) or its subsidiaries meet grated energy major to set up and HUL were the top gainers, too late to prevent a contrac- market, Fitch said sales may con- actively pushing government rent contraction in India's can access the market. project/asset an EMTN programme." spurting up to 5.31 per cent. tion in vehicle sales in FY2019 tract by 11.8 per cent this year. departments to purchase new vehicle sales. As on June 30, ONGC had ONGC chairman and manag- (April-March) as the decline in "We believe that further and vehicles, and although this is The shadow banking sector a borrowing of about Rs 15,000 expenses ing director Shashi Shanker said the automotive sector has stronger stimulus policies will be good news, when compared reportedly accounts for the crore while another Rs 42,000 the EMTN programme is a land- already gained momentum, required, such as GST cuts and with India's overall consumer financing of around 55 per crore debt was on OVL books. mark achievement for ONGC as and will, therefore, be difficult a vehicle scrappage scheme, to base, the government's contri- cent of commercial vehicles, ONGC, India's top oil and jects it has in 20 countries. it would further enhance the to stop," Fitch Solutions said. prevent the continued decline in bution to the country's total both new and used, 30 per cent gas producer, is implementing Both companies have accu- company's credit profile amongst In its outlook for India's India's autos market. We will automotive sales remains rel- of passenger cars and nearly 65 multi-billion dollar projects mulated debt on their books global investor base. automobile sector, it said the wait and see what the govern- atively small and will have a per cent of the two-wheelers in within the country to bring to because of acquisitions they "We have embedded struc- first stimulus package, howev- ment's next step will be, and limited impact on the wider the country, which means that production new discoveries made in recent times. ONGC tural features in the pro- er, indicates that the govern- how impactful this initial pack- automotive sector," it said. the liquidity crisis in the shad- or prolong output from exist- exhausted all its cash and gramme which would allow Onion output pegged ment is willing to intervene in age will be for the country's Also, the increased rate of ow banking sector will have a ing fields. Its overseas arm is on became a net debt company last ONGC, ONGC Videsh or its the sector, which offers upside automotive sector," it added. depreciation, which will allow significant impact on the the prowl for acquisitions year when it bought government subsidiaries to access interna- flat at 23.28 mn risk that the next stimulus Fitch said there are some businesses to write off their demand for new vehicles from besides having funding stake in Hindustan Petroleum tional markets within a short- tonne in 2018-19 package will be more targeted shortcomings in the stimulus vehicles faster, and delayed both businesses and consumers. requirements for the 41 pro- Corp Ltd (HPCL) for Rs 36,915 er time frame," he said. NEW DELHI: The country's onion production is expected to remain flat at 23.28 million tonne in the 2018-19 crop ‘E-commerce needs year that ended in June, Gujarat Gas set to raise borrowing limit to Rs 15K cr according to the agriculture ministry's latest estimate. n While potato output is to join hands with PTI NEW DELHI limits up to 15,000 crore (apart and as a source of fuel. projected to be higher by 3.4 from temporary loans It has total 25 CGD licens- per cent at 53.03 million City gas retailer Gujarat Gas obtained from the company's es spread across 41 districts tonne, tomato production is Ltd has sought shareholders bankers in the ordinary course and six states and one Union seen to be lower 1.8 per cent govt & civil society’ nod to raise borrowing limit of of business) by way of a territory, which accounts to 11 at 19.39 million tonne in the the company to Rs 15,000 Special Resolution," Gujarat per cent of total CGD licens- said period, it said. Overall crore from current Rs 10,000 Gas said. es and 10 per cent total autho- n vegetables production is PTI NEW DELHI crore to help meet fund The resolution would be rized areas issued by oil reg- estimated to be around 185.88 requirement for its business voted at the company's 7th ulator, Petroleum and Natural million tonne, higher than E-commerce players need to expansion. annual general meeting Gas Regulatory Board 184.39 million tonne achieved practise fair and transparent In a notice to shareholders, the (AGM) on September 20 in (PNGRB), and one trans- last year, it added. As per the information disclosures while firm said its 5th annual general Gandhinagar, Gujarat. portation pipeline license. third advance estimate giving utmost importance to meeting in 2017 had granted The company said it is It sells piped natural gas to released by the ministry, total consumers' consent, privacy authority to the board of direc- India's largest city gas distri- more than 13.5 lakh residen- production of horticulture and interest, a new study said The Department tors of the company to borrow bution player with its presence tial consumers and over crops is pegged slightly higher on Thursday while listing out of Consumer money up to Rs 10,000 crore. spread across 23 districts in City gas distribution (CGD) ural gas to household kitchens 12,300 commercial users. The at 313.85 million tonne for the a detailed set of voluntary It now is seeking "the Gujarat, Union Territory of business entails retailing com- for cooking purpose. It also company also dispenses CNG 2018-19 crop year, as against guidelines for all stakeholders Affairs has also approval of the shareholders Dadra & Nagar Haveli and pressed natural gas (CNG) to entails selling gas to industri- from 344 CNG stations to 311.71 million tonne in the involved in this industry. released a set of for enhancing the borrowing Thane in Maharashtra. automobiles, and piping nat- al users for use as feedstock automobiles. previous year. The suggested guidelines focus on various key issues such guidelines with as important disclosures about the objective of sellers, products, payments and ensuring dispute resolution and also consumer advocate greater proactive par- Eager to offer Indian customers Fraud-hit CG ticipation from the govern- protection in ment and the civil society to e-commerce sensitise online consumers online, in-store experience: Apple Power board sacks about nuances of the business. The report, titled 'Consumer with the objective of ensuring PTI n NEW DELHI Industry body India Cellular Empowerment: Fortifying consumer protection in e- and Electronics Association Govt extends CBDT Consumer Protection in E- commerce. US tech titan Apple on (ICEA) has said the relaxation Chairman Thapar Chairman Mody's commerce', has been jointly Ashim Sanyal, chief operat- Thursday said it is keen on in FDI norms for single-brand prepared by public policy ing officer of Consumer Voice, offering online and in-store retail trade is expected to raise PTI n NEW DELHI tenure by 1 year research and advisory firm, said the recent policy inter- experiences to Indian users at the domestic mobile handset NEW DELHI: The tenure of Chase India, and leading con- ventions made by the govern- par with its global standards retailing market to global stan- Power equipment maker CG CBDT Chairman Pramod sumer protection group, ment are a welcome step as the and aims to open its maiden dards as it paves the way for Power & Industrial Solutions Chandra Mody has been Consumer Voice. Bill and the new guidelines retail store in India. brands like Apple, OnePlus and Ltd on Thursday removed its extended by an year, a It underlines need for con- seek to address some of the The comments come after Oppo to set up their directly- founder tycoon Gautam government order said on certed efforts between the concerns about this business. the government on Wednesday "We love our customers in owned stores in the country. Thapar as chairman of the Thursday. According to the government, industry and vol- "While the growth trajecto- eased the FDI norms for sin- India and we're eager to serve Currently, Apple and some company after an investigation order, the Appointments untary consumer groups to ry of e-commerce in India is gle-brand retail, offering more them online and in-store with other firms sell in the Indian unearthed a multi-crore finan- Committee of the Cabinet safeguard consumer rights on promising on many levels, it flexibility on local sourcing the same experience and care market through franchise- cial scam in the firm. (ACC), headed by Prime e-commerce platforms. calls for concerted efforts norms. It also did away a pro- that Apple customers around owned retail stores, apart from The board of the fraud-hit Minister Narendra Modi, has The report assumes signif- between the government, vision that required companies the world enjoy... It will take us the e-commerce channels like firm through a circular resolu- approved "re-appointment" of icance as Parliament recently industry and consumer groups to mandatorily set up a brick- some time to get our plans Flipkart and Amazon. Apple is tion approved by a majority of The decision, it Mody for a period of one year. passed the Consumer like us in making policy and-mortar store before get- underway and we'll have more reportedly looking at Mumbai the members removed Thapar said, "has been Mody was to retire on August Protection Bill, 2019, a legis- frameworks that are inclusive ting into online retail trading. to announce at a future date," to set up its first offline retail as the chairman, the company taken in the 31. A 1982-batch Indian lation that aims to modernise and prescient," Sanyal said. Welcoming the move, Apple the statement added. store in India. Apple stores are said in a regulatory filing. interests of the Revenue Service (Income Tax the current legislation on con- The report has highlight- in an e-mail statement said it Sources privy to the devel- thronged by tech enthusiasts Thapar opposed the reso- cadre) officer, Mody took over sumer protection to keep up ed growing concerns in the e- looks forward to "one day wel- opment told PTI that the for the experience they offer lution while CEO and company and its as the Central Board of Direct with the changes in markets commerce sector such as coming customers to India's iPhone maker, in all probabil- and the knowledge of its staff. Managing Director K N stakeholders in Taxes (CBDT) chief in for ensuring fair, equitable information asymmetry, first Apple retail store". Apple, ity, will start selling its devices Recently, Apple had said Neelkant, whose continuance the discharge of February. His appointment and consistent outcomes for complexity of terms and which competes with compa- to Indian users through its own the Indian market "bounced has been questioned by came after Sushil Chandra, the consumers. conditions, unfair commer- nies such as OnePlus and online stores first, and subse- back" in the June quarter as investors, abstained from vot- the fiduciary then CBDT chief, was The Department of cial practices, data privacy, Samsung in the premium quently follow it up with brick- the company logged strong ing on the resolution. responsibilities appointed as an Election Consumer Affairs has also and payment security, among smartphone category, did not and-mortar stores, a format double-digit growth in the The board is likely to meet of the Board" Commissioner. released a set of guidelines others. specify the timeline for its plans. similar to its global operations. country. on Friday to elect a new chair- man, sources privy to the development said. In all like- The company had, in a reg- lihood, one of the independent ulatory filing last week, stated directors will be appointed as that an investigation institut- Bengaluru mega tower to be powered by natural gas the non-executive chairman. ed by its board had found "In cognizance of the cur- major governance and finan- PTI n BENGALURU of Energy (DOE) Secretary rent situation being faced by cial lapses including some Atelier plans for one megawatt of power Rick Perry in April 2018 to the company and the recent assets being provided as col- Bloom Energy, Atelier Global, support the Indian govern- developments, including dis- lateral and the money from the GAIL (India) Ltd, IOC, and for the development to be provided by ment's goal to increase the closures dated August 19, 2019 loans siphoned off by "identi- representatives of the US-India Bloom Energy Servers running on share of natural gas in India's made by the company, the fied company personnel, both Strategic Partnership Forum, natural gas provided by GAIL energy mix from 6.5 per cent Board of Directors through a current and past, including on Thursday announced a to 15 per cent by 2030, it said. circular resolution dated certain non-executive direc- commercial real estate devel- "The Whitefield Tower August 29, 2019, passed by tors." Also, some liabilities opment here that will be pow- development to be provided by operate using natural gas, bio- development is a fine example majority consent, have and advances to related and ered by clean reliable electric- Bloom Energy Servers running gas from landfills, food or ani- of the potential of natural gas resolved to remove Mr unrelated parties had been ity generated using natural gas. on natural gas provided by mal waste, or hydrogen as fuel, power to transform electricity Gautam Thapar as the understated. Atelier, a real estate devel- GAIL. it was stated. generation in India," said Chairman of the Board with While the board had on oper, has conceptualised Developed in Silicon Valley, The Bloom Energy Server Bhuwan Chandra Tripathi, for- immediate effect," the com- May 10 sent Neelkant on leave Whitefield Tower, a business- the Bloom Energy Server is the development at Whitefield mer Chairman and Managing pany said in the filing. pending an investigation into hospitality development with world's most efficient com- Tower is the first natural gas- Director of GAIL, in the state- The decision, it said, "has some "suspect, unauthorised 6.9 lakh square feet of premi- mercially available electricity powered solid oxide fuel cell ment. been taken in the interests of and undisclosed" transaction, um offices housing "business generation device, the release project in India since the "GAIL gas has developed a the company and its stake- Thapar had continued as the checks in," 2 levels of "shop- claimed. It produces power launch of the US-India Gas robust infrastructure to deliv- holders in the discharge of the company Chairman. pable entertainment," 60-room first-of-its-kind development heights and 100 per cent day- without combustion through Task Force, the release said. er reliable power to customers fiduciary responsibilities of With some investors and boutique hotel, high-end co- with 87,000 sq. ft. floor plates, light harvesting, a Bloom an electrochemical process The task force was estab- that will support the growth of the Board". lenders egging, the company working spaces among others. large spans measuring 15 Energy release said. which generates virtually no lished by Minister of Petroleum Bloom Energy in Bengaluru Sources said investors and board is on a cleanup drive Upon its completion, the metres, fresh air architecture, Atelier plans for one smog-forming emissions. and Natural Gas Dhamendra and neighboring areas," said A lenders want a completely new and removal of Thapar is the Whitefield Tower will be a central core design, 4.5-meter megawatt of power for the Bloom Energy Servers can Pradhan and US. Department K Jana, CEO of GAIL Gas. management to run CG Power. first step, sources said. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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The Today's television passionate group is shows are regressive: working with students right from helping SUPRIYA PATHAK them work Television soaps of today have become a pale with different shadow of its successful pioneers, to the point that sorts of people modern-day soaps have nothing new to offer than in all fields to repetetive plots and characters that refused to choosing the acknowledge modernity

right career, oted for her roles of Hansa Parekh in finds Khichdi and Neelu N Nanavati in Ek V SATEEESH Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, veteran actor REDDY Supriya Pathak believes work- ing in television shows today doesn’t interest her as they are “regressive” and “too long”. “The shows being made nowadays are very similar and regressive. We are talking about the type of films from the ‘60s, ‘70s and similar sto- ries are being shown on TV GUIDING STUDENTS TO today — rehashed and glossy. It does not interest me,” she said. “I also find it problem- atic that the shows are so long that they keep going on and on. They are unnecessarily stretched. All the work that I have done is the type I would want to watch. If I can’t watch it myself how can I expect THE RIGHT PATH people to watch it,” the actor s we entered the ample opportunities to explore their opportunities we also Introducing innovation to a added. 21st century, many and make sure that they are help them understand the need society that tries to hold on to Having worked in Ek and not the big names associ- inspiring, as he pushes you to changes took over trained to use their full poten- of the hour. We explain the pros traditional practices can be Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, which ated with a film. “What is do what is best for you, and our society but one tial in their field of interest. and cons of any profession by quite difficult. went on for 1,000 episodes, more important today for the the character. The kind of A of the most dynam- Explaining how OoB started, having our mentors speak to “Our major challenge has Pathak believes the show had audience is to have different work he puts into his acting ic changes was in Manvi shares, “When I was in them and spend time with been to get age-old established its way of storytelling, which kinds of content. They like and direction, he pushes you the way we provided education school, it was difficult to choose them through workshops.” institutions to experiment with invested time to its characters variety — different kinds of to do the same, which is a to children. Academics became my favourite subject. I could- OoB has a wide network of our modules. People usually and unlike today wasn’t stories, and different kinds of great thing for a person like a battlefield for varying n’t remember dates so history people acting as mentors for look for static training modules “pulling anything” in the entertainment. There are so me for whom discipline is not philosophies on teaching and it was not an option, nor did I the students. These people and what we offer is something name of a story. “It was good many platforms now and I a thing that comes easily. It’s created a problematic gap, fur- understand algebra and have carved out a path to suc- that leads students to a path to storytelling, and it was also a think there is going to be a been a great journey of learn- ther fuelled by finances and trigonometry. Finally, I got into cess without fear of the conse- self-discovery. We want stu- new format where we were need for different kinds of sto- ing from him as a co-actor technology. However, various MBBS, but I wasn’t sure quences of their choices. They dents to understand them- making so many episodes. ries. In our time, it was major- and as a director,” Pathak groups are trying to bridge the whether I would like the hos- are experienced professionals selves, accept their strengths However, Aatish ji (Kapadia) ly one thing — cinema, and added. gap, and in doing so bring bet- pital life.” It later came to her who have defined and raised and have a positive outlook in kept to a storyline; we were then there was what you may ter academic innovations into that start-up might be a good the bar of success in their regards to their weaknesses. It just not pulling things. There call the parallel cinema. It was the field. option. She began to experi- fields. will take a little time for estab- were so many characters, and the only other way of telling “We aim to provide a haven ment with a lot of fields there- OoB is currently functioning lished institutions to accept he spent time in telling every stories. Now it’s not like that. ‘WHAT IS for the overall development of after — dance, designing, pho- in schools and undergraduate this, but we know we will get character’s story and bringing Today there are all kinds of IMPORTANT FOR an individual alongside equip- tography, coding, travelling, colleges. They also look for- there,” Manvi says. every character to its end was platforms, so many different ping them with the best tools writing and many more. ward to working with training They have more than 500 well thought. I think the ways of telling stories,” she THE AUDIENCE IS to carve out their niche. Our “Slowly, but surely, I under- institutes, corporates, and soci- success stories to share. She episode’s length was justified said. TO HAVE large network of experts, edu- stood my strengths, weakness- eties in India and around the mentions that every student by its storyline,” she said. The veteran theatre, TV, cators and mentors provide es, interests, and passion. I People usually look world. who has been with them is a Talking about the new and Bollywood actor will be DIFFERENT KINDS ample inspiration to kick-start learnt that I have a purpose to Along with many related success story. On a conclud- medium of web series, the 58- performing at the third edi- OF CONTENT. a journey of learning and self- serve. And OoB is my gateway for static training activities, they also try and ing note, she says, “We know year-old actor said while it is tion of Delhi Theatre Festival, discovery,” says Manvi Kansal, to help everyone to explore the modules while what organise sessions wherein a few that we’re on our way to cre- an interesting format, the pro- organised by Alchemist Live. THERE ARE SO founder (alongside Aman ocean of options before they we offer is something that leads people could spend some time ate an impact, but we never ductions are becoming repet- Pathak, along with actor and Sharma) of OoB communities. choose one.” with their mentor and have a knew that this was the sort of itive. “Everyone is making husband Pankaj Kapur, will MANY PLATFORMS This community is a network Many organisations are students to a path to self- closer look at the real-world impact we were creating. The the same kind of shows, about act in the opening play NOW AND I THINK of learning centres, which cater involved in teaching skills to discovery. We want students to work. This gives students an way students approach us the underworld and things Dreamz Sehar at Siri Fort THERE IS GOING TO to every need of an individual's students. While appreciating accept their strengths and have idea of whether they want to with their success, months like that. So I am hoping Auditorium in New Delhi on education — theoretical and the move, Manvi said she spend time doing the work and after our workshops, is our somebody breaks this trend, August 30. BE A NEED FOR practical. “We deliver on our believes that their teaching a positive outlook in regards to if they find some purpose in it. biggest earning. We will or else we will again enter the Talking about Kapur, as a promise of providing the best models are not appropriate their weaknesses. It will take They offer a variety of services never forget the phone calls same grind,” she said. partner and co-actor, Pathak DIFFERENT KINDS instruction, innovation and enough to “help students realise time for established institutions after the students have attend- where students thanked us Known for her films includ- credited him, as “one of the OF STORIES. IN OUR influence,” she added. their potential and understand ed their workshop — academ- for believing in them, and ing Bazaar, Mirch Masala best actors the world has ever The idea behind converting where they would want to to accept this, but we know we ic tutorials, professional cours- thanks to that they can talk in and Kalyug during the paral- seen”, behind all that she has TIME, IT WAS JUST a thought into a full-time start- invest their time”. She adds, will get there es, counselling, creative train- front of a crowd, smile away lel cinema movement, Pathak learned about acting. “It’s a CINEMA AND up was to be able to help peo- “What makes us different is ing, placements and intern- their problems. The response believes the content will privilege to work with him. As ple experiment, provide them that while we show students MANVI KANSAL ships. is overwhelming.” always interest the audience a director too, he is very PARALLEL CINEMA’

t is better to con- climbs with great enthusi- quer yourself than asm. Kaigoulal, a para-athlete, win a thousand rode with just one leg and I battles’ is a saying without his prosthetic limb. No path too high, prove para-cyclists known by all. but Few para-athletes even devel- achieved by few. oped cuts in their stumps due However, 15 to friction from the cycle’s para-cyclists chain while riding. have done just The initiative helped boost If you thought riding up a hill on a bicycle is that to gener- ‘Mission 100’, which is the ate awareness Aditya Mehta Foundation’s not that difficult think again. A few para- about para- aim to bag 100 medals at the sports and to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. One cyclists traversed the highest mountains support of the key elements is scout- fundraising ing and coaching talented without breaking a sweat. To top it all, they initiatives. para-athletes who can repre- Infinity ride sent India at a global arena. also had to encounter landslides owning to 2019, organ- To date, AMF has support- ised by the ed 180 para-athletes who rains. Find out how they conquered land, Aditya Mehta have brought home 85 Foundation in medals. AMF counsels and one pedal at a time, writes K Ramya Sree collaboration trains people with disability with the Indo- to take up sports on a pro- Tibetan bor- fessional level. der police was held between Speaking about the initia- August 16-23 and saw 40 tive, Aditya Mehta, Founder of cyclists, including 15 para- AMF said, “As an NGO, we cyclists take part. The ride fund our operations primari- involved going from ly from donations. The Dehradun to Mana pass, Infinity Ride is our signature which at a height of 18,478 ft, fundraising event each year. is the highest motorable road We built a team of riders who in the world. as fundraisers embarked on a Gurlal Singh and Harinder cycle ride from Dehradun to Singh, who lost their limbs Mana Pass.” in the line of duty along with Since 2015, Infinity Ride winners of the para-Asian has conducted rides from championship and Asian Bengaluru to Hyderabad, Games were a few noted Manali to Khardung La, riders who took part in the Hyderabad to Tirupati, and event. Shimla to Manali. “The funds The riders encountered raised were vital in ensuring everything from tough ter- the continuity of the founda- rains to landslides and steep tion and its work,” he adds. 12

Hyderabad Friday August 30, 2019 what’s brewing? PARTY CITY GUIDE

COMEDY THEATRE SUNDEEP SHARMA LIVE PARK l lSundeep Sharma is the A comedy play about three men in a park "Brahman bro" of comedy. fighting for their place; there are three benches This Bareilly guy has a but not enough. The play touches upon that typical North Indian thing which is at a premium these days — accent and performs space — literally and metaphorically. What jokes with a desi flair. He starts off as light-hearted banter evolves into a is a storyteller and serious conflict about space, territory, and incorporates social, ownership. These become the main issues. political and general August 31, 7 pm and 8.30 pm, TSIIC Park, issues in his comedy. His HITEC City. mimicry of famous national and international personalities only adds to his hilariousness. September 14, 7 pm, Oakwood Residence Kapil, Gachibowli.

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l that have stood the test of time. Ongoing until August 31, Alliance Francaise, Banjara Hills. Hari Teja l A ARTS AND CRAFTS TASTY EVENING NATURE BAZAAR ood lovers from Hyderabad gathered for LIKE THE AIR I BREATHE l the launch of Pasta Rasta café by two The event offer a wide range of specially lArtist Bakula Nayak exhibits her paintings inspired curated collection of arts and craftspeople. The F MLAs — Danam Nagender and Maganti by the beautiful epic love poem Ritusamharam and event also enables a conversation between the Gopinath — over the weekend. The guests vintage ephemeras. visitors and the artistes. were treated to an entertaining night with Ongoing, until September 2, 6.30 pm, Kalakriti Art August 30 to September 8, 11 am to 8 pm, scrumptious food, tasty drinks, and

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Hyderabad Friday August 30, 2019 tollywood AKASH PURI SIGNS A SPORTS DRAMA The actor was drawn to the movie, to be directed by Sai Kishore Macha, thanks to its emotional SAAHO MANIA GRIPS content and character arc, finds NAGARAJ arlier this April, Akash Puri, son TELUGU STATES of popular director Puri GOUD Jagannadh, gave his consent to E filmmaker Mallikarjun who has t would be a classic case of Hobson’s choice for movie- a couple of duds — Kathi and In Hyderabad goers this weekend, as Prabhas-starrer Saaho, the only Sher — to his name, for his third Telugu release of the week, will be occupying almost film as a lead. Now we have exclusively learnt alone, the film is all of the 2,000 screens across Telugu states as it opens. that the young actor has green-lit another I In Hyderabad alone, the film is being screened in 95 film even as 40 per cent filming of Romantic, being screened of the 98 single screens, making it a record of sorts. his second film, is pending. The new film Riding high on sky-high expectations, the tent-pole film is also will be directed by Sai Kishore Macha who the first Telugu offering that will be exhibited in 450-plus the- earlier helmed Allari Naresh-starrer aver- in 95 of the 98 atres in Nizam region, which accounts for a lion’s share of total age grosser James Bond (2015). revenue from the Telugu states. The actor’s earlier release A highly placed source close to the single screens, Baahubali holds the record of breaching the 400-plus theatres development says, “It’s been more mark in Nizam region. With Saaho, the actor has gone a step than a month since Akash gave his making it a ahead. nod to Sai Kishore. The film will Dil Raju joins Tickets for the first few days in both Telugu states have already be a sports drama that will tell the record of sorts been sold out in almost all theatres. The advance bookings for story of an underdog. The emo- the Hindi version is good, while Tamil and Malayalam versions tional content and his character’s are expectedly low. As the film was mounted on a jaw-dropping arc drew him to the film. He will budget of `350 crore, the makers have hiked ticket prices. With first begin Mallikarjun’s film KRR and the excitement surrounding the film reaching a fever pitch, even next February and will wrap it fans seem to have no issues as such. up by May or mid-June, post According to trade analysts cutting across industries, the film, which he will embark on an directed by Sujeeth Sign, is expected to rake in around `60-70 extensive prep of two months for crore in all languages. A high-octane action thriller, Saaho fol- Sai’s film. The shoot will mostly Arka Media? lows an undercover cop’s efforts to bring the mafia dons behind kick off in the second half of a massive robbery in Mumbai to justice. — NG next year.” eteran director K Initially, Rao planned to shoot Meanwhile, we hear Raghavendra the film, which is spread over producers Puri Rao’s production three stories, with three film- Disco Jagannadh and V venture, a roman- makers and he even roped in Ravi Teja's Charmme Kaur, tic drama, has got his son Prakash and director who are producing a new partner it is Krish to direct two stories. Raja will hit Romantic under said. According to sources, However, with Raju at the Puri Jagannadh leading producer and dis- helm of affairs, it is under- screens on Touring Talkies and tributor Dil Raju will be stood that only one director Puri Connects ban- associating with the project will complete the whole pro- ners, are planning to as a 50 per cent partner and ject. Word has it that it might December wrap up shoot pro- he will also take the mantle mostly be Prakash as Krish is ceedings in the next of executing it on the ground working on his next film. 20, couple of months. Shot under his prestigious Sri in Hyderabad and Goa Venkateswara Creations. followed till now, the film marks The film also has Arka INITIALLY, RAO the directorial debut of Media as one partner and by Nithiin- Anil Paduri — a noted with Raju on board, it will be PLANNED TO SHOOT VFX supervisor who a joint production venture of THE FILM WITH starrer also worked with Puri’s sorts between three of the writing team in the big names in Tollywood. THREE FILMMAKERS Bheeshma past. KRR has been planning to take the as-yet-untitled film to BUT WITH DIL RAJU floors for the past four months AT THE HELM ONLY and although he has signed Naga Shaurya to spearhead it, ONE DIRECTOR WILL the actor’s other commit- COMPLETE THE ments ensured that it didn’t go CHRISTMAS in front of cameras yet. PROJECT gets crowded DEVERAKONDA'S PRODUCTION mid rumours that Sai Dharam Tej’s next with Maruthi, Prathi Roju Pandage is looking at Christmas A date later this year, the makers of GETS AN INTERESTING TITLE Ravi Teja-starrer Disco Raja have swung into action quickly and o encourage new cinema and Tharun Bhascker in the lead. The direc- decided to occupy the date. In an official give wings to young talent, tor has been trying his hands at acting of statement on Thursday, film’s producer Ram actor Vijay Deverakonda, who late and his turn in Falaknuma Das was Talluri has confirmed that his film, a sci- T is presently shooting for the received well. A tragic comedy, the film’s entific thriller set in the 1980s, will be an final leg portions of Kranthi title was announced as Meeku Matrame X’ mas affair — December 20. The first look Madhav’s next, has established Chepta on Wednesday evening. Shammir, of the film, co-starring Payal Rajput, Nabha a production house King of the Hill. a first-timer helmed the film, a Hyderabad- Natesh and Tanya Hope, will be unveiled on Another idea was that aspiring film faces set affair, which is through with its shoot- Vinayaka chavithi next month. shouldn’t struggle to get that one elusive ing. The likes of Anasuya Bharadwaj, Meanwhile, makers of Nithiin-starrer opportunity like he and director Tharun Pavani Gangireddy, Avantika Mishra, Bheeshma have also announced their plans of Bhascker struggled to get Naveen George Thomas, Vani Bhojan, arriving for Christmas. The commercial Pellichoopulu going. Abhinav and Vinay Varma have played entertainer will be releasing a day The first film from key roles in the film, a Sivakumar after Disco Raja releases. the actor’s production musical. Although the makers initial- houses features ly considered arriving on December 6, delay in shoot played spoilsport. There is also a strong buzz that leading pro- ducer Dil Raju is planning to release his untitled romantic drama (’96 Telugu remake), starring Sharwanand and Samantha, for Christmas. However, as he takes the mantle of releas- ing films from Sithara Entertainments, which is producing Bheeshma as well; his Christmas plans for ’96 remake might just turn out to be false information. It would be interesting to see whether the other films will bat- tle it out at the box-office or just like in case of Gang Leader and Valmiki, there will be a mutu- al understanding between the producers and one film will make way to the other. 14

Hyderabad Friday August 30, 2019 celeb talks

he Joker has been around for talent who wouldn't necessarily do a movie invited and accepted. And that leaked script almost 80 years and there's no based on a comic character, including two going around? If it's what Phillips thinks it is - shortage of portrayals. There are Scorsese mainstays: Robert De Niro and a draft from April 2018 - he said, “They're in GETS A T even some legendary ones by producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff, who has for a big surprise when they see the movie.” ‘JOKER' Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger. been working with Scorsese since The The script changed quite a bit between that But by most accounts, Joaquin Departed. version and when they began shooting last Phoenix's spin on the quintessential Batman “It's not my preferred genre, the comic September. villain is unlike anything audiences have seen. book genre,” Koskoff said. “I literally can't Warner Bros. made him jump through ‘PRESTIGE’ MAKEOVER It's why Joker isn't being treated like a watch those movies. I try but I can't. I should “many hoops” before they said yes, but once standard comic book movie release and but I can't. But I love this movie. Even if I they settled on a budget number, which instead getting the rollout of an Oscar didn't work on this movie I would love this Phillips will only say is low for the movie contender with high-profile premieres at the movie.” world and enormous for the real world, he most prestigious fall film festivals — Venice She helped make Joker a real New York said they stepped aside. and Toronto — before it hits theaters on movie, bringing along some of her best crew “They were incredibly bold in just saying, October 4. Even Warner Bros., the studio with from The Irishman and using her deep 'Ok there are no rules just go do your thing',” the keys to the DC Comics universe, largely knowledge of filming in the city that she he said. “It was amazing.” left writer-director Todd Phillips alone to do describes as both the best and the toughest. It's fairly extraordinary considering the what he wanted to do with the character: They shot in over 30 locations in the Bronx, character happens to be tied up in the current Make a realistic character study in the vein of Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the iteration of the DC Extended Universe films Martin Scorsese' 1970s films about how surrounding areas, like Newark, New Jersey, and played by Jared Leto. Imagine Marvel struggling stand-up comedian Arthur Fleck which served as the “Times Square” of allowing a gritty Thor origin story with became the Joker. Gotham City. someone other than Chris Hemsworth. But “He doesn't fall into a vat of acid and come “What Todd did here is really unique and still, people have told him he's crazy to mess out laughing,” Phillips said. “That's a comic special,” she added. “I think it's going to with a character this iconic. book thing.” catapult him to another level and take him out “What we're trying to do with this film is So, Phillips and his co-writer Scott Silver of the comedy world.” do something entirely different from the (8 Mile, The Fighter) ran all the elements of Phillips became a Hollywood success for comic book movies that have come before. what we know about the Joker, a character making massively popular grown-up frat boy And not because those aren't cool but just without an origin story, through a “real world comedies like Old School and The Hangover because we want to try something different,” filter” — his look, his laugh and his series. In other words, a serious spin on a Phillips said. “But this won't be the last Joker personality. For the most part that meant comic book character is a departure for him movie ever made. Something tells me that in ditching the source material. Even the too. And he's getting used to all the attention 10 years someone else is going to do comedian element, which actually has some and scrutiny in the lead up to the release. something. There have been five iterations of basis in the comics, was kind of accidental. With a character this known and a film that this character already and they're all brilliantly “We didn't even really know that when we doesn't seem to fit any mold of what's come unique. This is one more group's wrote it,” Phillips said of its convenient tie-in before, some wildly inaccurate information interpretation of a character that can be with The Killing Joke graphic novel. has circulated around the internet. For one, infinitely interpreted.” He's a “villain” that is presented in an Scorsese was never set to produce. The two The film is already in the Oscar empathetic way. had emailed about the script privately, but conversation too, although whether that “You're kind of on his side until you can't Scorsese was always going to be tied up with continues will all depend on how it's received be any longer,” Phillips said. That point has post-production on The Irishman right when in Venice and Toronto and throughout the been different for everyone he's showed it to Joker was shooting. Also, Phillips didn't call grueling awards season. Phoenix, for being so far. the programming director of the Venice widely known as one of the best actors Their unique approach, and that their No. 1 International Film Festival and ask for Joker working right now, has never won an choice agreed to do it, also helped attract to be in competition — they were simply Academy Award. — AP

AKSHAY’S LOOKALIKE IN KASHMIR IS TALK OF THE TOWN ctor Akshay Kumar, already made `168.48 crore. Aarav is like his science teacher. who has just delivered The film chronicles the daring Akshay told Mumbai Mirror in A a big hit with Mission mission launched by India to an interview, “We don't discuss, Mangal, is back in news, send an unmanned robotic he tells me things. It's a thanks to a new viral picture. A spacecraft to probe the surface different learning experience. new photo of an elderly of Mars. Called Mangalyaan My son is like my science Kashmiri man called Majid Mir (Mars Oribitor Mission), the teacher.” has the internet calling him the mission was spearheaded Akshay will be seen next in a lookalike of the Bollywood largely by women scientists of comedy called Good News, actor. ISRO. The film is based on the where he stars with Kareena On Wednesday, a picture of one event and has been lauded for Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Majid Mir was shared online, the work done by its actors, Advani. which said that he religiously chiefly Vidya Balan. Akshay He is also shooting for his film wears a hat, made popular by plays a scientist called Rakesh with Rohit Shetty called former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar Dhawan in the film. Asked Sooryavamshi, an addition to in his hey days. It said that about his knowledge of science, the director's cop universe after Majid is a fan of the cricketer, he mentioned that his son Singham and Simmba. often called?Little Master, and that he wears it everyday. ONE STORY AT A TIME However, the internet noticed another thing about Mr Mir. AR RAHMAN, DULQUER FOR BHARATBALA Many started commenting that the person had an uncanny omposer AR Rahman, who collaborated with old boats. resemblance with actor Akshay Bharatbala on the iconic song Vande He said, “At the boat races of Kerala, not one man is a Kumar, with many commenting C Mataram, has launched Thaalam for the professional athlete, in-fact, they are like you and me, that this is how the actor will filmmaker. It has been supported by Kerala's superstar fishermen, farmers, postmen, shopkeepers, school look once he ages. Dulquer Salmaan. Bharatbala's Virtual Bharat is a teachers. To row as one, they need more than just Akshay, meanwhile, has had a vision for contemporary India in speed and talent. They need to find the Thaalam. successful run in 2019. The the form of 1,000 short What is Thaalam? A foundation of music, a message year opened with Kesari in films. The first film, for all, a heartbeat, a rhythm. Imagine India on a boat. March, which turned out to be a Thaalam better known "The boat is only as strong as the people in it. The hit. It was followed by Mission as the Kerala boat race, power to win is not in any one person. The power is Mangal in August and as per released on Wednesday when all of us come together. As one. One effort. One trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the on YouTube. goal. To move forward as a nation, is to dream film has Thaalam is presented by together, to aspire together, to build together. Let us Rahman. It is about find our Thaalam, as a nation together.” rhythm. Over 100 Dulquer added, “I would like to start a big shout out to everyday men, from all India from the people of Kerala. Thaalam is rhythm. walks of life, come The rhythm of a nation. Let's find our Thaalam as a together to row nation together! I am proud to be a part of Thaalam, the 80- the first film of a 1,000 film journey of India by Virtual year- Bharat, presented by Bharatbala." Talking about the initiative, Bharatbala said, “Some tell me Indians don't find India cool anymore, some tell me that the India we loved is no more, some tell me we don't feel for India anymore, I don't have the answers to all that...I found plenty to be proud about. I found simple human stories that want to be told...that deserve to be told. I hope we will make them our own, one story at a time, starting August 28.” — IANS

KALEY CUOCO FACES $600,000 LOSS ON LA BIG B KEEN ON WORKING IN WEB SERIES ne of India's leading digital content expressed their eagerness to create a story launch their youth-based reality MANSION SALE platforms, Amazon Prime, has that fits the megastar's stature. show Skulls And Roses featuring O expressed eagerness to bring Commenting on the same, Aparna told IANS: twin brothers Raghu Ram and ig Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco is taking a hit in the real estate biz. She Amitabh Bachchan on board in one of its “Sure, we hear him! But, for us, everything Rajiv Lakshman as the hosts. is selling her plush mansion in the posh Los Angeles neighbourhood of shows. Recently, Amitabh Bachchan had begins with a good story, how passionate the Talking about the unique title of the Tarzana for a loss of over $600,000. Kaley bought the six-bedroom house B expressed his interest to work in the digital storyteller is about that story and what is the reality show, Vijay said, “I think it is in 2014 for $5.5 million from Khloé Kardashian but the property is priced at $4.895 platform and Amazon Prime have heard him. best way we can translate that story on the contrast that we are trying to show, million today, reports variety. Located in an exclusive enclave with eight other At a press conference recently, the megastar screen and then whatever it takes to make and you will see that when you watch gigantic mansions, Kaley's Mediterranean-style villa is spread across 7,977 square was asked whether he would be keen to that story relevant, exciting and engaging.” the show. Inherently there is a conflict feet. It has an imposing wrought iron gate, a huge parking lot and a tropically- explore the digital platform as an actor, to Vijay Subramaniam added, “We would love to between these two facades in a young landscaped design, according to the variety report. The house has black-and- which he had replied, “I am eager to work in do something with him! It's just (about) person's life. Romance necessarily means white textured walls, spacious living areas with jewel-toned furnishing, shaded the digital platform. Very nice web series are finding the right story that fits not only his sacrifice, compromise, togetherness patios, an outdoor kitchen and a swimming pool and spa. Kaley is among being made both in India and other countries. stature but also something that is of interest and balance. It includes Hollywood's most successful television stars right now. She made I would love to work in such series if to him.” somebody else. While around $24.5 million last year, according to Forbes. She made someone approaches me.” Amitabh Bachchan's son Abhishek Bachchan materialism necessarily her mark in Big Bang Theory and Charmed, and is now When IANS conveyed Big B's words to the has already associated with Amazon Prime for means excluding everyone coming up with a new series titled The Flight creative heads of Amazon Prime, Vijay the second season of the web series Breathe, else and focusing on self. Attendant. Subramaniam (Vice President, content and which marks the actor's debut in the digital That inherent conflict has — IANS communications) and Aparna Purohit (Head platform. The second season is expected to been captured in a very of India Originals) during an event, both of premiere soon. entertaining way, set in them looked quite excited and immediately On the other hand, Amazon Prime is all set to these two worlds. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 30, 2019 sport 15 Serena survives US Open upset Dzumhur 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4. “I clearly have to play better from “This is something I’ve been car- Barty, the second seed from Australia, The 38-year-old Swiss third seed, the get-go.” rying for quite a while now,” Djokovic eliminated 73rd-ranked American who also dropped the first set against What the year’s final Grand Slam said. Lauren Davis 6-2, 7-6 (7/2). Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal in his event lacked in quantity, with 22 sin- Five-time US Open winner Federer, Czech third seed Karolina Pliskova, opener, answered the wake-up call gles matches postponed by showers, it who lost to Djokovic in last month’s epic seeking her first Grand Slam title, oust- despite 17 first-set unforced errors. overcame with quality in amazing Wimbledon final, started poorly but ed 202nd-ranked Georgian qualifier “It’s just a bit frustrating more than matches that challenged three of the broke early in each of the last three sets Mariam Bolkvadze 6-1, 6-4. anything, especially when the level is greatest stars in tennis history. and held serve to the end. Ukrainian fifth seed Elina Svitolina that low and there are that many Djokovic’s injury casts grave doubts “I buckled down and told myself I defeated seven-time Grand Slam win- errors and the energy is not kind of on his bid to be the first US Open repeat was going to hang tough and not get ner Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 and US there,” Federer said. winner since Federer won from 2004- broken,” Federer said. 10th seed Madison Keys, the 2017 US “But can only do better, which is a 2008, admitting he wondered if he “That made a big difference.” Open runner-up, trounced China’s great thing moving forward. would even get through the first set. champion Ashleigh Zhu Lin 6-4, 6-1. Anjali betters World C’ships qualifying mark to win 400m Gold PTI n LUCKNOW dipped further below the World knew I would have to give my 30:52.75, outsprinting Arjun National Open last year with Championships mark on best in the final,” Anjali said Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) and 2.24m, clinched the Gold in aryana’s Anjali Devi made Thursday. after winning the Gold. Vikram Bangriya (Goa). 2.23m while Jose (2.21m) and Ha stunning return to com- The World Championships “I am grateful to all those With L Suriya opting not Chethan (2.19m) took the petitive race after an injury lay- qualifying standard for women’s who stood by me when I was to run the women’s 10,000m Silver and Bronze respectively. off as she won the women’s 400m is 51.80 seconds and getting my ankle treated. The race and with 5000m winner World University Games 400m Gold on the penultimate Anjali is the lone Indian to have national coaches have been in Parul Chaudhary (Uttar champion Dutee Chand’s pres- day of the 59th National Inter- crossed the mark so far. touch with me and I have Pradesh) not entering the ence on the track aroused State Athletics Championships Reigning world junior trained under coach Rohtas event, Phoolan Pal ensured excitement during the 100m here on Thursday. champion Hima Das, who has Siwach at home before coming that the distance Gold medals semifinals. She clocked 11.34 Anjali clocked a personal won six Gold medals in Europe here.” would remain with the home seconds and will need to be best of 51.53 seconds to beat recently in mediocre fields, is The third day of the four- state. faster in the final on Friday to Saritaben Gayakwad (52.96) yet to qualify for the World day meet also saw National Phoolan Pal and breach the 11.24 second mark of Gujarat and Jisna Mathew Championships in her pet Anti-Doping Agency officials Karnataka’s Kavita Yadav were that will grant her automatic (53.08) of Kerala by a distance event of 400m. turning up to collect dope engaged in a gritty duel but the qualification for the World at the PAC Stadium. The qualifying period is till samples from the athletes. Uttar Pradesh runner turned in Championships in Doha later The 20-year-old Anjali has the midnight of September 6. Their absence in the first two a good kick in the end. this month. already qualified for the World Anjali had been part of the days had led to speculation that There was a keen battle at Archana Suseendran Championships as early as in Indian team that had Spala NADA will not send anybody the high jump pit with Sarvesh (Tamil Nadu) won the other September last year with a (Poland) as its training base but to collect dope samples from Kushare (Maharashtra), Geo semifinal heat in 11.49. 51.79 second effort in the returned home to get her ankle the championships. Jose (Kerala) and B Chethan In the men’s 100m semifi- National Open Athletics attended to. Marathon specialist Gopi (Karnataka) finishing within nals, 19-year-old Nuzrat of Championships in “Having not run since the Thonakal (Kerala) won the 4cm of one another. Haryana clocked the fastest Bhubaneshwar. She again Federation Cup (in March), I gruelling 10,000m race in Kushare, who won the time of 10.51 seconds. Smith returns to action against Derbyshire

Serena Williams screams after winning a point against Caty McNally during second round of US Open match AP AFP n DERBY lunch, Starc had Matt Critchley Plooy, in at nought for two, was 82 caught behind mishooking by Alex . Fans hoping to see Smith bat McNally, who hadn’t been ustraia’s Mitchell Starc pressed Carey for an entertaining 11 off five for the first time since the drawn sec- born when Williams won her Ahis claims for a Test place with balls featuring two well-struck fours. ond Test at Lord's had to wait with first Slam at the 1999 US Open, three in an over against Carey was in as wicketkeeper for rest- Derbyshire captain Billy Godleman threatened a struggling Williams Derbyshire as star batsman Steve ed Australia captain Tim Paine. deciding to bat after winning the from the start before the six-time Smith played on Thursday in his first Next ball Alfie Gleadall was toss. US Open champion won nine of match since being concussed. clean-bowled by a ball that was sim- He is set to return to Ashes the last 11 games to escape Left-arm fast bowler Starc has yet ply too quick for him. action next week provided he comes under the roof at Arthur Ashe to feature in a five-match Ashes series Tony Palladino survived the through this match in Derby Stadium. that is all square at 1-1. hat-trick only to be bowled for a unscathed. “I survived tonight. I’m not But Starc did his chances of being duck off the last ball of the 47th over. In Derby, Smith spent most of too pleased with the way I included for next week’s fourth Test At tea, Starc had figures of 3-46 the first two sessions fielding at sec- played at all,” Williams said. in Manchester no harm by working from 16 overs in Derbyshire’s total ond slip. “‘Serena, you made way too up towards his top speed after lunch of 168-8 with uncapped fellow quick He also bowled the last over many errors today. What were on the opening day of a three-day Michael Neser, not expected to fea- before lunch, with the occasional you thinking?’ But I’m alive. I’m tour game against the English coun- ture at Old Trafford, having taken 3- spinner's warm-up delivery sailing happy. I’ll do better next time. I ty in Derby on Thursday. 31 in 11. yards wide before he started the over promise.” Having gone wicketless before South African batsman Leus du proper with a full toss. Djokovic, winner of four of the past five Slam titles and 16 in all, was treated for a sore left shoulder throughout his 6-4, 7- 6 (7/3), 6-1 victory over Argentina’s 56th-ranked Juan Sebastian hopes to Roger Federer chases down a shot from Damir Dzumhur during 2nd round match AP Ignacio Londero. “It was definitely affecting AFP n NEW YORK advanced despite a weak start. my serve and backhand,” US eighth seed Serena Djokovic said of his shoulder erena Williams nearly Williams, seeking her 24th injury. re-boot his season crashed out of the rain-hit career Grand Slam title to match “I was definitely tested.” SUS Open while top-ranked Margaret Court’s all-time record, Federer, a 20-time Grand think that Spa is more power-sen- defending champion Novak got a scare before ousting 17- Slam winner who last won the sitive, but there is nothing that is Djokovic battled through shoul- year-old US wildcard Caty US Open in 2008, rallied to beat given, of course. der pain and Roger Federer McNally 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. 99th-ranked Bosnian Damir HOPES ON POWER “And I think the situation will be very different to Budapest so Neymar we will try to prepare the best we Lewandowski extends can to seek our first victory.” While Hamilton and takes part in Mercedes revelled in delivering a Bottas to stay tactical master-class in Hungary, Munich stay to 2023 Ferrari were again left trailing and PSG training will pin their hopes on their by the time his new contract greater power and straight-line at Mercedes AFP n PARIS expires in June 2023. speed paying off. His pre-season demands Vettel and Hamilton have AFP n BRUSSELS eymar took part in Paris that Bayern sign more players each recorded three previous NSaint-Germain training to strengthen their star-studded wins at Spa where Kimi altteri Bottas will remain as Lewis Hamilton’s on Thursday afternoon amid squad seem to have been Raikkonen of Alfa Romeo has VMercedes team-mate next year while Esteban reports that an agreement had appeased by the arrival of won four times, the most of the Ocon will replace Nico Hulkenberg at Renault, the been reached that would see Brazil midfielder Philippe current grid. teams announced on Thursday. the Brazilian return to Coutinho from Barcelona and Hamilton, however, has also Frenchman Ocon’s return to a race seat after a sea- Barcelona. back-up striker Ivan Perisic won eight of this year’s 12 races son spent as test and reserve driver with Mercedes was The world’s most expen- from Inter Milan. to control the title contest. Bottas announced soon after the champions Mercedes had sive player was the last to take “FC Bayern has become my has won twice and Max decided to give Bottas a fourth year alongside the five- to the training field in a session sporting home. We also feel Verstappen of Red Bull also has time champion Hamilton. attended by a large contingent very comfortable as a family in AFP n BRUSSELS know it, it is impossible not to two wins. Ocon has been signed on a two-year contract as of journalists and broadcast Munich,” added Lewandowski, love it.” Mercedes team boss Toto team-mate for Daniel Ricciardo in a bid to boost the live on PSG’s own television whose wife gave birth to a ebastian Vettel hopes to re- To win, however, Vettel Wolff, relieved at the Hungarian French team’s competitiveness, a move that has left channel. daughter in 2017. Sboot his and Ferrari’s season knows he must not only over- recovery of form after what he the widely-liked Hulkenberg in search of a vacant seat A short while earlier, “I am convinced that we this weekend in pursuit of his first come his fast Ferrari team-mate called their “Armageddon” in for 2020. Italian broadcaster Skysport AFP n MUNICH will achieve a lot more in the victory in more than a year as Charles Leclerc, but also series- Germany, said they will be taking “First and foremost, I am very proud to become claimed PSG had finally agreed coming years.” Formula One returns to action at leading defending five-time nothing for granted now as they a Renault driver,” said Ocon, formerly a test driver with to sell Neymar back to triker Robert Lewandowski Bayern are delighted to the Belgian Grand Prix. champion Lewis Hamilton. go into the final nine races of the the team. “I have grown up at Enstone, starting with Barcelona, two years after sign- Shas extended his contract at have secured the long-term The four-time world champi- Hamilton holds a 62-point 21-race season. Lotus in 2010 and then with Renault. ing him for 222 million euros Bayern Munich until 2023, the future of their star striker amid on won last year’s race at the advantage ahead of Mercedes “We’re approaching the start “I am very attached to this team and everyone who ($264 million at the time). defending Bundesliga champi- persistent rumours he was majestic Spa-Francorchamps cir- team-mate Valtteri Bottas. of the second half of 2019 more works there — they are the ones who opened the doors Meanwhile, Catalan radio ons announced on Thursday. being courted by Real Madrid. cuit, but has been without a vic- Last year, he pulled off a vic- like the start to a new season,” he of top level motorsport for me. station RAC1 reported that “FC Bayern is one of the “Robert is for me the best tory since and needs to make the tory, but then plunged to defeat said. “And we are looking forward “Secondly, I am pleased that a team with big ambi- Barcelona president Josep three largest clubs in the world centre forwards in the world most of Ferrari’s power advantage to Hamilton in a fiercely-fought to the fight.” tions has entrusted me with the opportunity to once Maria Bartomeu was in and we have an outstanding and for years a supporting pil- to add to his career total of 52 tri- Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari’s home That fight is as likely to come again demonstrate my skills at the highest level of F1.” Monaco — where the team. lar of our team,” said Bayern umphs. event. from Verstappen, who welcomes Hulkenberg was praised for his work with the Champions League group stage I am proud to be part of chairman Karl-Heinz “This is a legendary track and Monza hosts the next race a new team-mate in Thailand’s team. Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul said he had draw was due to take place on this club,” said the 31-year-old, Rummenigge. it is definitely one of my again a week after the Belgian Alex Albon — promoted from made a “phenomenal contribution.” Thursday evening — and who has scored 207 Bundesliga “We are therefore very favourites,” said the German showdown. Toro Rosso in a swap with Pierre Earlier, Mercedes confirmed they had exercised would take part in negotiations goals in 292 appearances for happy that he will be playing ahead of Sunday’s race after he For Vettel, there could not be Gasly — as from anyone. an option to retain Bottas, who was 30 on Wednesday. with PSG. Bayern and former club for FC Bayern for a long time and the rest of the F1 circus re- a more critical scenario than The Dutchman will again Since joining Mercedes in 2017, the Finn has won Neymar, scorer of 51 goals Dortmund. to come”. grouped following the now-tra- these two Grands Prix, as he bat- have massive support from his five Grands Prix and is second behind Hamilton in in 58 appearances in his two Lewandowski, reportedly Lewandowski wrote him- ditional mid-season European tles to save his season, his repu- orange army and hopes to add to this year’s title race. years at PSG, has not featured one of Bayern’s highest paid self into Bayern folklore by summer break. tation and, perhaps, his career. his two wins in four outings, but “I am very happy and proud to be part of the team for his current club this season stars on 15 million euros scoring five goals in just nine “It has climbs and drops and His Ferrari team boss Mattia knows also that he may have a for a fourth season and wish to thank every team amid the uncertainty sur- ($16.6m) per season, will be minutes during a Bundesliga so much of it runs through forests Binotto allowed himself a glim- power disadvantage with his member and the board of Mercedes for their trust and rounding his future. approaching his 35th birthday match in 2015. — once you learn it and you mer of hope when he said: “I Honda-powered Red Bull. belief in me,” said Bottas. 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West Indies have won 24, lost 13 and draw 14 in 51 Test Tour whitewash 24matches played at Sabina Park, Kingston where they face India in second Rishabh’s game in focus as India aim for Tests clean sweep Test match of the series starting today. They also have a good record against PTI n KINGSTON (JAMAICA) India at this ground, winning six, West Indies vs India 6losing two and drawing four in 12 ishabh Pant will be desperate to Live from 8:00pm IST Test match played against India. Saidan Secondary School of Mizoram was on Thursday pay back the faith reposed in him SONY TEN 1 & 3 NETWORK Ishant Sharma who took crowned Under-14 boys champions of Subroto Cup Football Rby the team management when 155 wickets in 79 innings tournament after defeating Unique Model Academy of India look to steamroll West Indies with 155of 45 Test matches is Manipur 2-0 in the summit clash another dominant show in the second currently tied with legendary all-rounder BHASKAR BACK AS DELHI World Test championship encounter Kapil Dev at the second spot in the list of RANJI COACH starting today. most wickets taken by an Indian outside New Delhi: KP Bhaskar was on Thursday reinstated Having won the first Test by 318 Asia. He needs just one to become Rohit has to wait as coach of the senior Delhi team after a gap of one runs, India are runaway favourites the sole second place holder in this year while Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar going into the second and final match illustrious list. Spin legend Anil Kumble Sharma was named as the bowling coach for the at the Sabina Park against a team that tops this particular chart by some for spot: Gambhir 2019-20 domestic season. The 56-year-old Bhaskar neither showed the resolve nor the apti- distance (200 wickets in 92 innings of 50 was Delhi's coach during the 2017-18 season when tude required to put up a sustained fight matches). PTI n NEW DELHI they lost to Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy final at in five-day cricket. India skipper Virat Kohli has a Indore. However, a public bust-up with Gautam “The conditions here are good and chance of overtaking former ohit Sharma has to wait for a spot in the Gambhir during a domestic tournament led to his the pitch also looks good. We are 27captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni RIndian Test eleven with Ajinkya Rahane and ouster after the former India star had accused him of expecting another good performance,” as the most successful Indian captain in Hanuma Vihari justifying their selection, said promoting factionalism in the dressing room while bowling coach Bharath Arun said on the second Test match. He tied with former opener Gautam Gambhir on Thursday. trying to end careers of a few young players. Mithun Wednesday. Mahendra Singh Dhoni with 27 wins each. ODI vice-captain Rohit has been in sub- Manhas replaced Bhaskar during the 2018-19 season Jasprit Bumrah (match haul of 6 Virat Kohli led India in 47 Tests while lime form of late and is part of the Test squad where the team didn't particularly do well. wickets) and Ishant Sharma (8 wickets) Mahendra Singh Dhoni captained India in touring the West Indies but was not picked for exposed the opposition’s technical frail- 60 Tests. the first Test with Rahane and Vihari doing well ENG CALLED UP UNCAPPED QUARTET ties and they will be gunning for more Faisel Features in the series opener and it is unlikely he will in the second game. feature in the second and final Test. London: Gareth Southgate named on Thursday the It is unlikely that India will be tin- “He (Rohit) has got to wait for his oppor- uncapped Tyrone Mings, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mason kering with their playing XI after a big tunity. There is Rahane, who has done well now Mount and James Maddison in a youthful England win even though Pant’s form has been HEAD TO HEAD and Vihari too. So he has to wait and when gets squad to face Bulgaria and Kosovo in next month's Euro a bit of a concern of late. Venue P WI Ind Draw that opportunity, he needs to perform,” 2020 qualifiers. Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade- More than the runs scored, it is the In India 47 14 13 20 Gambhir said. Chamberlain also returns for the first time since March manner of his dismissals that is causing In West Indies 50 16 8 26 An under pressure Rahane scored a time- 2018 following a long-term knee injury, but there is no place for John Stones, Fabian Delph, Dele Alli or Eric frustration, considering that the Indian Total 97 30 21 46 ly 81 and 102, his first hundred in two years Dier due to fitness concerns. “We learned some lessons cricket establishment has invested heav- At Kingston 12 6 2 4 while Vihari made 32 and 93. ily in the 21-year-old. it is expected that he would get anoth- be a handful. “I am not at all surprised (with Rahane’s from last September on the importance of physical His sequence of scores across for- er opportunity, which he rightfully The pace bowling was near flawless Faisel Features performance) but it was a much needed per- fitness at this time of year so that's dictated some of the mats during this current tour has been deserves having worked hard in in the first game with Ishant and formance, both from individual and team’s squad,” said Southgate. “But also some exciting players 0, 4, 65 not out, 20, 0, 24, 7. Australia. Bumrah looking menacing with five- The only saving grace for them was point of view. And when it comes in a win- we wanted to look at and involve and we look forward With veteran Wriddhiman Saha The Indian middle-order performed wicket hauls each. Even Mohammed the new ball pair of Shannon Gabriel ning cause, it doesn’t get better than that,” said to seeing them on the grass next week.” back in the dressing room and the gutsy admirably with Ajinkya Rahane back in Shami was very effective in short bursts and Kemar Roach, who bowled their Gambhir. Kona Srikar Bharat, waiting in the form with an under-pressure half-cen- while Ravindra Jadeja proved his utili- hearts out without much support from Rishabh Pant is now India’s first choice LAPORTE TO PLAY IN EURO wings, Pant can ill-afford to take things tury and a century. ty as an all-rounder. others. wicketkeeper across formats, getting ahead of QUALIFIERS for granted, especially the kind that one Hanuma Vihari also justified his “Any seamer are at their best when Test specialist Wriddhiman Saha, who is Paris: France coach Didier Deschamps has included saw in the second innings of the first selection with a 93 in the second they are getting wickets. The five-wick- TEAMS back in the squad after a long injury lay-off. Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte in his Test. innings, meaning that Rohit Sharma’s et haul for both (Ishant and Bumrah) of India: Virat Kohli (captain), KL Rahul, Saha was the number one choice at the time squad announced on Thursday for next month's Euro The pressure was completely off wait to make the side could just get a bit them will give them tremendous con- Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, of his injury. 2020 qualifying double header against Albania and after India took a handsome lead. What longer. fidence. Also Shami looked good when- Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Gambhir feels Saha too has to wait for his Andorra. Laporte was last called up to a squad in March the side required from the flamboyant However, Agarwal would be on his ever he was given the ball and it augurs Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, opportunity. 2017 but has never been capped by France at full left-hander was something in the range toes. well for the team,” Arun said. Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, “When someone (Pant) is averaging 48 international level. This time he has been preferred to of a solid 30 not out but what it got He may not get too many opportu- For West Indies, there hasn’t been Jasprit Bumrah, Wriddhiman Saha (45.43 actually) with the bat and scored a hun- Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, meaning there is a total of instead was another impetuous shot. nities if the team management decides much to write home about as none of (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh dred each in England and Australia, he 10 players in the squad who did not take part in The slog sweep has brought about to fit in an impact player like Rohit at their players even got a half-century in Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar deserves to be playing Test cricket. Saha needs France's triumphant 2018 World Cup campaign. There his downfall more often than not and the top of the order alongside KL two innings. West Indies: Jason Holder (c), Kraigg to wait for his opportunity as Pant has is also a first call-up for the 21-year-old Lille forward save a fifty in the dead rubber in the T20 Rahul in the coming Test series against Talented players like Shimron Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shamarh grabbed his opportunity with both hands,” Jonathan Ikone, who is included with Kylian Mbappe series, he has done precious little with South Africa at home. Hetmyer and Shai Hope didn’t measure Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Gambhir added. A couple of days back former absent due to a hamstring injury. Other notable injury the bat. While Rohit’s technique against up while the normally dependable Rakheem Cornwall, Shane Dowrich, Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani had said absentees include Barcelona forward Ousmane Opener Mayank Agarwal wasn’t in the moving red ball is a bit suspect but Roston Chase also looked out of sorts Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, that Saha should be given an opportunity Dembele and Manchester United's Anthony Martial. his elements either in the first Test but in the sub-continent, he could prove to in the second innings. Shai Hope, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach. instead of Pant. BENGAL BEAT TAMIL THALAIVAS IN PKL New Delhi: Bengal Warriors produced a clinical performance to defeat the experienced Tamil Elavenil claims maiden WC Gold Dube, Chahal, Axar star in India A victory Thalaivas 35-26 in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 match on Thursday. K Parapanjan's Super 10 (10 PTI n THIRUVANANTHAPURAM batsmen in check. raid points), ably supported by Maninder Singh's PTI n RIO DE JANEIRO three out of the four World Earlier in the day, most of Cup Gold medals in the umbai all-rounder the Indian batsmen got starts nine raid points, was the difference for the Bengal he fast-rising Elavenil women’s 10m air this year. Shivam Dube’s big-hit- but couldn’t convert into big side who moved to second spot on the points table. M Experienced all-rounder Manjeet Chhillar returned to TValarivan claimed her Elavenil Valarivan said ting prowess was well comple- scores. Shubman Gill (46, 47 Thalaivas' line-up as coach E Bhaskaran made a few maiden senior World Cup her maiden senior World mented by senior interna- balls, 7 fours) and captain changes to bring more stability into the side. Gold medal, finishing on Cup medal will be a “great tional Yuzvendra Chahal’s Manish Pandey (39, 41 balls, Shabeer Bapu was added in the starting seven to top in the women’s 10m air confidence booster” as she five-wicket haul as India A 4 fours) were set but failed to share the raiding responsibilities with Arjuna Award rifle competition to become seeks to scale greater comfortably beat South Africa score big. recipient Ajay Thakur and Rahul Chaudhari. only the third Indian to heights in coming years. A by 69 runs in the first The home team appeared achieve the feat. “I am happy and this unofficial One Day encounter to be heading for a below-par DRAVID REPLACED AS U19 & The 20-year-old’s top win will give me great con- of the five-match series here score when Krunal Pandya A COACH prize, however, did not fidence going ahead into on Thursday. (14, 25 balls, 1 six) fell to New Delhi: Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid, translate into an Olympic other national and interna- The muscular Dube Anrich Nortje, with the score who has been appointed as the head of cricket at quota for India as Apurvi tional competitions,” said smashed an unbeaten 79 off at 206 for 6. the National Cricket Academy (NCA), will no longer Chandela and Anjum the youngster. 60 balls that included a half a However, Dube and Axar serve as the head coach of India A and U19 teams. Moudgil have already Olympic Bronze dozen of sixes and three had different ideas. The two Sitanshu Kotak and Paras Mhambrey have been secured the maximum two medallist Gagan Narang boundaries which took India’s southpaws blasted the rival named head coaches of the India A and U19 berths available per coun- has played a part in her score to 327 for 6 in 47 overs. bowlers at will, almost, not teams, respectively. However, the report stated the try in last year’s World progress and the shooter His whirlwind seventh part- sparing the pacemen — appointment of the two has been made only for Championships. did not forget to thank nership of 121 off 71 balls with Anrich Nortje (2 for 89 in 10 “next few months”. Dravid had served as the head The fancied Chandela ishing 11th. Chinese Taipei’s Ying- him. Axar Patel (60 no off 36 balls) overs), Beuran Hendricks (2 coach of the two teams since his appointment in and Moudgil, world num- In her debut year at the Shin Lin won Bronze as “I am really thrilled gave Indian total an imposing for 89 in 10 overs) and Junior 2015, till being given the NCA position earlier this ber one and two respective- senior level, Elavenil shot well as one of the two with this achievement and look. balls went in vain as the Dala (1 for 62 in 9 overs). year. Kotak will perform head coach and batting ly, finished outside the 251.7 in the finals to help Tokyo 2020 quota places on want to thank my mentor In reply, Chahal warmed Proteas weren’t exactly com- Dube reached 50 in 46 coach duties with India A, with Ramesh Powar medal bracket in the ISSF India extend their new- offer. The second quota Gagan sir, my coach Neha up nicely for the upcoming fortable with the slow nature deliveries, his first in List-A taking over as bowling coach and T Dilip as Rifle/Pistol Stage event found dominance in the was won by Iran. ma’am & my mental train- international assignments of the tracks. Heinrich career, blasting some big six- fielding coach. Former India fast bowler here. event, leaving behind Anjali Bhagwat and er Kirtika ma’am who have with figures of 5 for 47 as Klaasen (58, 43 balls, 4 fours, ers. Mhambrey, who has worked for long with the ‘A' Moudgil finished sixth Seonaid Mcintosh of Chandela are the country’s trained me so well and South Africa were all-out for 3 sixes) and Khaya Zondo (30) After a quiet start, all- and U19 sides under Dravid, will be the head in the final with 166.8, Britain, who won Silver other two shooters to win without their correct guid- 258 in 45 overs despite Reeza were the only other batsmen rounder Patel raced to his 50 coach, as well as the bowling coach of the junior while Chandela could not with an effort of 250.6 on Gold in the event. ance, this would not have Hendricks’ century. to make notable contribu- in just 34 balls as he effortless- side at the upcoming Asia Cup in Colombo in clear the qualifications, fin- Wednesday. India has now won been possible.” Hendricks’ 110 off 108 tions as Chahal kept the SA A ly smote a few sixes. September. AGENCIES PM launches ‘Fit Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory, Bajrang misses ceremony India Movement' PTI n NEW DELHI “I am very happy. This whole journey PTI n NEW DELHI has been more about changing the LIST OF AWARDEES aralympic Silver-medallist Deepa attitude of people towards disability itness is zero per cent investment PMalik on Thursday became the and the hidden potential in people with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award: Shergill (polo), Poonam Yadav “Fwith infinite returns”, said Prime first Indian woman para-athlete disability. The award is going to be a Deepa Malik (para-athletics), (cricket), Swapna Burman (athlet- Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and the oldest to be conferred the huge inspiration to women athletes in Bajrang Punia (wrestling) ics), Sundar Singh Gurjar (para while launching a nationwide ‘Fit India Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award but disability.” Arjuna Awards: Ravindra Jadeja sports-athletics), Gaurav Singh Movement’ which he believes will take training commitments kept co- Deepa Malik (Paraathlete, (cricket), Mohammed Anas Gill (motorsports). the country towards a healthier future. awardee Bajrang Punia away from Khel Ratna award winner) Yahiya (athletics), Gurpreet Singh Dronacharya Award (regular cat- The campaign is aimed at encourag- the ceremony at the Rashtrapati Sandhu (football), Sonia Lather egory): Mohinder Singh Dhillon ing people to include physical activity and Bhawan. (boxing), Chinglensana Singh (athletics), Sandeep Gupta (table sports in their everyday lives. Malik, who won a Silver medal “It’s a dream-come-true moment for Kangujam (hockey), S Bhaskaran tennis) and Vimal Kumar (bad- “Fitness is not just a word but a pre- in the shot put F53 category in the me. I would like to thank the Athletics (bodybuilding), Ajay Thakur minton). (lifetime category): condition for a healthy and fulfilling life. 2016 Rio Paralympics, was joint win- Federation of India for recommending (kabaddi), Anjum Moudgil Sanjay Bhardwaj (cricket), Rambir It should become a revolution,” Modi ner of the top honour with Asian my name. This award will inspire me (shooting), B Sai Praneeth (bad- Singh Khokar (kabaddi), Mezban said. and Commonwealth Games cham- to achieve greater things in future.” minton), Tajinder Pal Singh Toor Patel (hockey). A committee, headed by Sports pion Punia, who is in Russia to pre- Swapna Barman (Heptathlete, (athletics), Pramod Bhagat (para Dhyan Chand Award: Manoj Minister Kiren Rijiju and comprising pare for the upcoming World Arjuna award winner) sports-badminton), Harmeet Kumar (wrestling), C Lalremsanga government officials, members of Indian Championships in Kazakhstan. Rajul Desai (table tennis), Pooja (archery), Arup Basak (table ten- Olympic Association (IOA), national Malik became only the second Dhanda (wrestling), Fouaad Mirza nis), Nitten Kirrtane (tennis), sports federations, private bodies and fit- para-athlete after double Paralympic Malik became fourth-time lucky (equestrian), Simran Singh Manuel Fredricks (hockey). ness promoters, has been formed to take Gold-medallist javelin thrower as she was ignored for the award for the movement forward. Devendra Jhajharia, who received the past three years, leading her to The 28-member government com- the recognition in 2017, to have won question and criticise the decision. is training in Europe while Anas is greater things in future,” she said. mittee also features secretaries of Sports, the prestigious award. At 49, she also Prominent absentees from the competing in the National Inter- While the Khel Ratna award Secondary Education, Ayush, and Youth became the oldest athlete ever to event, apart from Punia, were crick- State Athletics Championships in carries a prize purse of ` 7.5 lakh, the Affairs, among others. President Ram Nath Kovind confers Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award upon Paralympic Silver- ` have claimed the honour. PTI eter Ravindra Jadeja, Asian Games Lucknow right now. Arjuna awardees are given 5 lakh The Prime Minister also congratu- “I am very happy. This whole medallist Deepa Malik during National Sports and Adventure Award 2019 on Thursday Gold-medallist shot-putter Tejinder Heptathlete Swapna Barman each, along with citations. lated the winners of the national sports journey has been more about chang- woman athlete in Paralympics,” she world Silver-medallist boxer Sonia Pal Singh Toor, Silver-winner quar- said winning the Arjuna Award was Besides the Khel Ratna and awards and lauded India’s sporting ing the attitude of people towards added. Lather, Asian Games Silver-medal- termiler Mohammed Anas and a dream-come-true moment for Arjuna awards, the President also achievements. disability and the hidden potential World Championships Bronze- list equestrian Fouaad Mirza, motor- shooter Anjum Moudgil, all of who her. gave away Dronacharya and Dhyan “Be it boxing, badminton, tennis or in people with disability,” Malik said. medallist shuttler B Sai Praneeth, sports ace Gaurav Gill and Kabaddi were picked for the Arjuna award “It’s a dream-come-true Chand awards to coaches, the any sport, our athletes are giving new “I think the award is going to be a woman cricketer Poonam Yadav, captain Ajay Thakur were among the this year. moment for me. I would like to Tenzing Norgay National Adventure wings to our aspirations. Their medals are huge inspiration to women athletes Asian Games Gold-winner hep- 19 sportspersons who received the Jadeja is currently on national thank the Athletics Federation of awards, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad not just a result of their hard work but in disability. It took 70 years for inde- tathlete Swapna Barman, footballer Arjuna Award from President Ram duty with the Indian Test team in the India for recommending my name. Trophy and Rashtriya Khel also a reflection of a new India’s confi- pendent India to win a medal by a Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, two-time Nath Kovind. Caribbean. Toor, on the other hand, This award will inspire me to achieve Protsahan Puraskar. dence,” he said.