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!" ! " #$% &''(& he contentious Article 370 Tis part of the history now. ! 3-4! % In a predictable move after days & # $ of troop buildup in the %# ! 356 . Kashmir valley, the Modi ! ! ! Government on Monday 3-4. &! scrapped Article 370 to do ( . away with Jammu & Kashmir’s % special status and also proposed the bifurcation of the State '(.%# &! into two union territories, ! & % Jammu & Kashmir, and 0 " Ladakh. 789 % By doing so, the BJP-led '( % dispensation hopes to fulfill its poll promise and deal with a triumphant Home protracted militancy move- % ' AMinister Amit Shah on ment that has been ravaging ( L&&&M Monday termed the Modi the State for past three decades. voked outrage from the Shah also moved a Bill and after “normalcy” returns. L !M Government’s landmark deci- Union Home Minister National Conference and the proposing bifurcation of J&K The Government will not allow sion to scrap Article 370 of the Amit Shah announced the PDP, the principal political into two union territories — the situation to turn into anoth- special rights enjoyed by its cit- Indian Constitution that gave decision in the Rajya Sabha, parties in Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir and er battle torn Kosovo, he said. izens on land, business and special status to Jammu & which approved the resolu- According to the resolution Ladakh. The union territory in The Government hopes employment. Kashmir as “historical” saying / 0 ! 1 tion and the Jammu & Kashmir moved by the Home Minister, Ladakh will have no legislature that abrogation of Article 370 As the Government moved it came in the way of integra- .23P Reorganisation Bill. Both will Article 370 ceases to be oper- like Chandigarh. The other that accorded special status to a Bill to convert J&K into a tion of the State into India. 5 ! now come up in the Lok Sabha ative from Monday itself. “The union territory of Jammu & Jammu & Kashmir and the union territory with an While tabling the resolu- on Tuesday. President on the recommen- Kashmir will have a legislature consequential end of Article Assembly and a Lieutenant tion in the Rajya Sabha, Shah a united India. Congratulations Article 370 will be fulfilled. The Government’s effort to dation of Parliament is pleased like Delhi and Puducherry, 35A that defines the permanent Governor and thereby the said Article 370 was intro- to the entire nation. Today, Shah, who received a tackle head-on the vexatious to declare as from 5th of where key subjects like law and residents of the State will help Centre wielding major power duced in the Constitution on Modi Govt has corrected a standing ovation from his 72-year-old problem wrack- August 2019, all clauses of the order are with the Centre. in the integration of the erst- over it, the State has “lost” its October 17, 1949, and almost long overdue historic wrong,” party colleagues when he ing the soul of the nation sent said Article 370 shall cease to Shah said full statehood will while J&K State into the Union privileged status like Assembly 70-year-long provision led to Shah tweeted later congratu- entered the House minutes a wave of jubilation among BJP be operative...,” the resolution be restored to Jammu & of India like any other state or enjoying six-year tenure, out- lack of development, corrup- lating Modi for “his unwaver- before proceedings in the Rajya supporters and others, but pro- stated. Kashmir at “appropriate time” union territories and cease siders not allowed to buy land tion and loot by “three families’ ing commitment towards Sabha commenced, termed and Kashmiri women marry- for so long. ensuring unity and integrity of the move as “historical”. ing outside forfeiting their Shah said decision to abro- our motherland”. In his half an hour reply, )* rights over land in Kashmir. gate Article 370 ensures that The revocation comes Shah highlighted the “monu- # % $ Twenty four seats which there will be no “do nishan, do against the backdrop of Shah mental injustices” of the past fall in the Pakistan-occupied samvidhan” (two flags, two asserting during the election and presented the + Kashmir (PoK) shall remain Constitutions) in Jammu & rallies before the recent Lok Government’s vision for the ,) vacant in new Assembly of J&K Kashmir. “This decision is a Sabha elections that if his people of J&K in the Rajya !# $ &# union territory. tribute to all the patriots who party retains power, the long Sabha in the presence of the PM. Continued on Page 4 made the supreme sacrifice for standing demand for repealing Continued on Page 4 Related reports: P4, 6, 7 over India despite being of the Former Home Minister P same religion because he trust- Chidambaram said, “We antic- akistan Prime Minister he Congress, along with ed in our secular framework. ipated a misadventure, but did PImran Khan on Monday Tsome regional parties, on But, that trust has been bro- not think in our wildest termed India’s move to revoke Monday vehemently opposed ken,” Azad said. dreams that they will take Article 370 of the Constitution the Modi Government’s move “Lakh of people from the such a catastrophic step. Today which gave special status to to abolish the provision of the State, including political party is a black day in the constitu- Jammu & Kashmir as “illegal” Article 370 of the Indian leaders, sacrificed their lives to tional history of India.” and said it will “further deteri- Constitution, terming the deci- uphold the unity of India since Former Law Minister orate” relations between the sion as a “catastrophic step”. then and revoking the Article Kapil Sibal pointed several nuclear-capable neighbours. Registering his protest in is tantamount to ‘murder’ of flaws in the the Jammu & Imran made the remarks the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the Constitution,” said Azad. Kashmir Reorganisation Bill in while speaking separately with Opposition Ghulam Nabi He said the entire Kashmir the current format and said it his Malaysian counterpart Azad said Article 370 was his- valley is under curfew and will fail the test of judiciary if Mahathir Mohamad and torical as people of J&K joined three former Chief Ministers of challenged. Turkish President Recep Tayyip India in 1947 after then the State and political leaders Azad said the Government Erdogan. He said changing the Maharaja Hari Singh signed have been arrested. He want- had on Monday “cut off the status of Kashmir was “illegal the Instrument of Accession. ed the situation to be dis- head of India” and destroyed and a violation of UN resolu- “I say that Maharaja Hari cussed first before the resolu- the history of J&K for votes. tions”. Singh didn’t choose Pakistan tion was moved in Parliament. Continued on Page 4 Continued on Page 4 (
wo former Chief Ministers Tof Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, were arrested within hours after the Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Bill to bifurcate State into two Union Territories (UTs). According to official sources, first PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti was escorted to the State guest house by the security personnel and later Omar Abdullah was taken into police custody. Early in the day, both these politicians had reacted adverse- ly to the historic move of scrapping of Article 370. Omar in a press statement ! ) *+ said, “The Government of , India (GOI)’s unilateral and . ' M N shocking decisions today are a ‘total betrayal of trust’ that the State acceded to it in 1947”. ! "#$ people of Jammu & Kashmir “The decisions will have far %M "#$ N ' had reposed in India when the reaching and dangerous con- sequences. This is an aggres- sion against people of the State as had been warned by all par- !& ties meeting in Srinagar on .% Sunday. A long and tough bat- " tle lies ahead,” he added. " ! Mehbooba, Omar ! & ! &D Abdullah and Sajjad Lone, the three most prominent politi- cians from Jammu and Kashmir, were earlier placed O 000" under house arrest after mid- !"# !!D night on Sunday in an unprece- ! & dented lockdown. % Mehbooba tweeted, “Today && '( %! !! marks the darkest day in Indian & ! # ! democracy. Decision of J&K !! % leadership to reject 2 nation *+,- theory in 1947 & align with India has backfired.” Continued on Page 4 !"#$ 1 + $ ) '0 % ! 0102 200. 1
,, ++,#( + he Delhi Traffic ! Later she returned to her hos- TPolice on ,-" & ! the then minor into going to the tel and narrated her ordeal to Monday provided - '+!( legislator’s residence, to be shift- " ! %& the JNU authorities. She was green corridor to the ed to the Tihar jail from a ! '( ) * then taken to the police station Unnao rape survivor prison in Uttar Pradesh. "!( +! for recording her statement from the IGI Airport A ruckus was also created and a case under appropriate to the AIIMS Trauma outside the courtroom by a sections was registered at Centre for her speedy haotic scenes, filled with large gathering of lawyers who ,, Mandir Marg police station of shifting to the hospi- Chigh drama were witnessed raised slogans of “koi kanoon New Delhi district and inves- tal. According to a in and around the special court isko nahi chodega (no law will 21-year-old girl student of tigation has been taken up,” senior police official, where expelled BJP MLA leave them)”, and “justice will be AJawaharlal Nehru said a police official. the woman was Kuldeep Singh Sengar was pro- served” as the accused were University (JNU) had alleged “The alleged incident has brought to Delhi duced for allegedly raping a being cordoned off from the that she was drugged and been reported after a gap of two from Lucknow for minor girl at his residence in courtroom. The lawyers even raped by a cab driver while days. During medical further treatment. Unnao in 2017. said that if Sengar was acquit- she was returning from her description. The girl is from examination, no injury mark "On the advice The media had tough time ted, inquiry will be initiated friend’s house on Friday night. western Uttar Pradesh and is was found on the body of of the in the Tis Hazari District against the judge. Police said they have regis- pursuing a foreign language the victim. Apart from the doctors of AIIMS, the Courts complex as the lawyers The apex court has trans- tered a First Information course in JNU. delayed reporting the incident journey of the ambulance car- to the hospital through emer- fered critical injuries on July and curious on-lookers occu- ferred as many as four criminal Report (FIR) and manhunt According to a senior to police, there are also some rying the injured person was gency gate," said the police offi- 28 when the car, in which they pied the space outside the spe- cases from Uttar Pradesh to has been launched to nab the police official, the girl had other inconsistencies in the facilitated by providing free cial. According to sources, and two others were travel- cial court of District Judge Delhi -- the 2017 rape case; a accused driver. boarded the taxi from the version which are being veri- passage. The ambulance she was admitted in the ICU ling, was hit by a truck in Rae Dharmesh Sharma, making it fake matter under the Arms Act Police said the girl alleged Mandir Marg on Friday night. fied during investigation,” said left Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi of Trauma Centre on Bareli. Two of her relatives difficult to get the entry to wit- against the father of the rape that the cab driver had offered “The girl was found uncon- the police official privy to International (IGI) airport at 9 Monday night and a team of were killed in the accident. ness the proceedings. survivor; his death in police her something to drink, due to scious by locals in a park near investigation. pm and reached AIIMS Trauma doctors is monitoring her The CBI, which has Sengar, along with co- custody, and her gang rape. which she fell unconscious fol- IIT Delhi on Saturday morn- “Police teams are also scan- Centre at 9.18 pm," the senior treatment. taken over the investigation accused Sashi Singh, was The woman, allegedly lowing which, he raped her. ing. She was taken to ning CCTV cameras in the area police officer said. The rape survivor, who into the road accident, brought to the court amidst raped by Sengar in 2017 when Police said they are trying to Safdarjung hospital and was to nab the accused driver,” "She was brought to AIIMS suffered critical injuries in a has booked 10 people for high security of about 20 police she was a minor, is battling for trace the cab based on her discharged after treatment. said the police official. Trauma Centre from Terminal- car-truck collision last week, murder, including Uttar officials including women life after a truck rammed into 1 via Thimmaya Marg, Parade was being airlifted to New Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh police officials. the car she was travelling in Road, GGR, Dhaula Kuan loop, Delhi on Monday evening fol- Sengar, who is already in jail, In a hearing, which con- with some family members Ring Road, Moti Bagh flyover, lowing Supreme Court direc- charged with the rape of the tinued for almost an hour, the and her lawyer in Rae Bareli. Hyatt flyover, under Raj Nagar tives in this regard. Unnao woman in 2017 when court directed Sengar and Two of her aunts died in the flyover and Jhandu Singh Marg She and her lawyer suf- she was a minor. Singh, who had allegedly lured accident on July 28, 2019. ()*&* +$ ,! ,3 ' !! & - % . ! &. $% ! $ *+ ! ! # New Delhi: With the arrest of “During investigation, about ,, one responsible for suicide,” brother, sister and their moth- 5.30 pm, while examining the said a senior police official. er, the Delhi Police on Monday CCTV footage of a camera, a 76-year-old man allegedly According to a New Delhi: The national Capital claimed to have solved a kid- suspicious movement of a com- Acommitted suicide by senior police official, a police has reported 43 cases of malar- napping for ransom case of a mercial TATA Ace vehicle was jumping in front of the metro control room (PCR) call was ia in a week, taking the total three-year-old boy within six observed. It was revealed that, at Welcome Metro Station on received around 7.13 am number of patients suffering hours in national Capital’s Dhruv owns the vehicle and the Red Line. informing that a person had from the disease to 251 this year. Bawana area. reside on rent in the colony but The incident occurred on jumped on the track at At least 160 patients have been The accused claimed that was shifting to a new address Monday morning due to which Welcome Metro Station. diagnosed with dengue with 19 they followed a modus operan- and on the day of incident the metro services were also affect- “On reaching spot, person fresh cases traced last week. di which they saw in an episode victim child and other two chil- ed for half an hour. wearing black lower white shirt However, out of total cases of a crime serial on television. dren were offered Frooti by The man has been identi- was found under metro train of malaria, 28 cases diagnosed The siblings were identified Dhruv,” said the DCP. fied as Khairaiti Lal, a resident on Platform No. 2. He was belong to the neighbouring as, Dhruv (18) year and “It was found that Dhruv of Panchsheel Garden in crushed under the trains and States while 13 patients suffer- Meenakshi (21) (name changed) had made several calls to the Shahdara area of Trans his head got severed,” said the ing from dengue traced in Delhi and their 40-year-old mother, complainant but Yamuna. senior police official. belong to other States. Kamla (Name Changed), all complainant could not identify Police said that the man “The body was shifted to All the three corporations resident of Daryapur Kalan, the number, as he was not much was in depression and was GTB hospital mortuary. have found mosquito-breeding Delhi. acquainted with him. Later, vic- undergoing treatment for last During investigation, CCTV in at least 56,302 households and According to Gaurav tim’s pictures were also there in 3-4 months. footages were scanned and it 53,416 legal notices have been Sharma, the Deputy Dhruv’s phone and three audio Police have also recovered was found that the man issued this year. Last year, 2,798 Commissioner of Police (DCP), recordings were also there in the a suicide note, which was left jumped on the track before dengue cases and four deaths Outer-North district, on Sunday phone, in which, he was in drawing room of the train at 6.35 am,” said the were recorded by the SDMC, about 1 pm, complainant report- demanding 75 Lakhs ransom deceased house. police official privy to investi- which tabulates the data on ed about missing of his three from the family members for the “In his suicide note, gation adding that further vector-borne diseases in the year old son from his house safe release of the kidnapped Khairaiti Lal had not held any- investigation is on. city. since 11.50 am. child,” said the DCP. SR " 7!
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elhi Customs officials have Darrested three persons for allegedly trying to smuggle gold and foreign currency in separate incidents in national Capital on Saturday. In first incident, two per- sons including an Air India and SATS (Singapore Airport Terminal Services) employee for their alleged involvement in smuggling gold bars worth over ' ) 26 lakh at Delhi’s Indira ' ) 7! 5 Gandhi International (IGI) air- port. While in another incident, the senior Customs official. and both the passenger and the passenger was about to board a Bangkok bound passenger was “During search, four gold Air India SATS employee have a flight to Bangkok on nabbed at IGI for allegedly try- bars weighing 466 grams worth been arrested,” said the senior Saturday when he was inter- ing to illegally export foreign 15,03,277 was recovered. Customs official adding that cepted. A personal and bag- currency equivalent to over 42 Besides, he had handed over further investigation is going on. gage search resulted in the lakh concealed in his check-in three gold bars weighing 350 “There is a 50:50 joint recovery of foreign currency baggage. grams worth 11,29,071 to the venture between Air India equivalent to 42,61,920 con- In first incident, according Air India SATS’ Passenger Limited and Singapore-based cealed in his check-in bag- to a senior Customs official, on Service Assistant,” said the SATS Limited which offers gage,” said the senior Saturday, a passenger arrived at senior Customs official. end-to-end ground handling Customs official. the Terminal-3 of IGI Airport “Those three gold bars were services such as passenger and “During interrogation, by an Air India Flight. “He was recovered from a washroom baggage handling, aircraft inte- the arrested passenger admit- intercepted by the customs offi- near the Arrival Gate number rior cleaning and cargo han- ted to his involvement in cials at the multilevel car park- 11 and 13. The recovered gold dling services among others”, smuggling of foreign cur- ing and brought to the arrival bars have been seized under they said. rency in his last visit as well,” hall along with his baggage,” said Section 110 of the Customs Act, In another incident “The the Customs officials said. !!%/) $
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!!"#! 7 $ %""&%""$ "% 3 . $! & Territory administration to About 28 lakh commuters use Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, $ $ " % inspired confidence in the sec- over 220 stations of the DMRC Faridabad and Gurugram”, it tions concerned and to sensi- daily to reach destinations in added. ,, % * " tise the public against any mis- chief or breach of peace,” the ieutenant Governor Anil advisory stated. 4 " LBaijal inaugurated ‘Van ,, was increased in areas, which “Suitable instructions Mahotsav and Rose Garden’ have high footfall. should be issued to law developed by the Delhi he national Capital was “A high committee meeting enforcement agencies to main- % 5 Development Authority (DDA) Tput on high alert on was held on Monday and all tain vigil against circulation of at Dwarka. Tarun Kapoor, Vice Monday in wake of revocation field officers have being sensi- false, unverified news, Chairman of DDA said the of Article 370, which granted tized. Being the national capi- rumours, and unscrupulous civic body is committed to cover special status to Jammu & tal, Delhi is always on alert and messages on social media ! $ $ more areas of Delhi as green car- Kashmir, and the forthcoming Delhi Police ensures that no aimed at disturbing peace and pet by planting four lakh indige- Independence Day celebra- untoward incident takes place. public tranquility and inciting nous species this year keeping in tions. The security agencies, We were already beefing up the violence and communal dis- ,, @ in the district,” he added view its sustainable environ- including the Delhi Police were security arrangements in view cord,” it stated. Separately, police in the ment. asked to take special care, to of the Independence day and In a tweet from its official ollowing the scrapping of district adjoining the nation- As part of the new initiative, ensure the safety and securities police is also keeping a strict handle, the Delhi Metro Rail FArticle 370 that gave spe- al capital also asked the pub- the DDA has associated the of residents of Jammu & vigil,” said Anil Mittal, Network (DMRC) said: “As cial status to Jammu & lic to avoid “rumours, fact-less school children of various O ./0 /0 .# Program. DDA will plant over 4 Kashmir, especially students Additional Public Relation advised by security agencies, a Kashmir, the administration in and misleading posts being schools of Delhi of Class VI and lakh saplings of native species to hailing from the trouble-torn Officer (APRO), Delhi Police. red alert has been imposed on Uttar Pradesh’s Noida on circulated through social above to plant and adopt a tree 102 # 0450 increase Delhi’s green cover. State living in various parts of An advisory for remaining the entire DMRC network. Monday urged the people to media”. and to place name plaque on the 0 710+(0 My best wishes to the national Capital. on a high alert mode was Please allow extra time in secu- verify any related content they “Posts on social media adopted tree to inculcate the 085. 5./ @official_dda!” Delhi Metro too issued a issued to all the security forces rity checks.” post on the social media and should be made only after ver- sense of belongingness, he 4140 P. “The civic body has taken a fresh advisory to ensure that no across the country, including “The commuters could be warned of legal action against ifying the information. added. 0/0: slew of measures to make Delhi untoward incident takes place Delhi Police. The Ministry of made to go through two-layers rumour mongers. Necessary legal action will be At least 200 eco clubs of the 5.0 4 greener and pollution-free. The in the mass-rapid rail network Home Affairs (MHA) alert is of frisking with a hand-held In the advisory issued by taken against those spreading schools have been proposed to 5./;.51 DDA has played a key role in that runs across the National based on general inputs metal detector as well as a phys- District Magistrate BN Singh, rumour,” the police said in a participate in spreading green .10 P/0. overall development and man- Capital Region and carries analysed after any important ical check by the CISF person- it was stated that, “If anybody statement. cover all across the city. These 10 agement of its green spaces, with lakhs of commuters every day. event. The latest directive came nel at select stations that will be is found spreading rumour or The local advisory came clubs will be given a grant of =;;1> ?P conscious efforts towards the The Union Home ministry after the government abol- selected randomly keeping in disseminating unverified as the Centre asked states and 25,000/- per year for mainte- development of open spaces as directed the Delhi police to be ished Article 370 that gives spe- mind the dynamic security sit- information on social media Union Territories to keep nance and protection of plant- regional parks, city forests, dis- on maximum alert so as to pre- cial status on Jammu and uation, “ DMRC stated in its which impacts harmony and security forces on “maximum ed saplings, he said. Dwarka for rose garden, fruit trict parks, community parks, empt and prevent any breach of Kashmir and also in view of the statement. public order then legal action alert” following decisions The Resident Welfare garden and herbal garden. neighbourhood parks,” the civic security or public order. upcoming Independence Day “Their baggage too could would be initiated against related to Jammu and Kashmir Associations are also being asso- Baijal tweeted “Inaugurated body said in a statement. On Monday, security was celebrations. be checked twice-- first by the them by the district adminis- to “pre-empt” and “prevent ciated to make it a successful Rose garden, Sector-16, Dwarka It has approximately 783 also beefed up at the Delhi “Adequate publicity may be security scanner and then tration and the police.” any breach of security” on drive. He also informed that the spread over 15 acres with 30 rose small and big parks and six bio- Airport, railway stations and given to the measures taken by physically by the security per- “Swift action would be Monday. DDA has developed 11.5 acres varieties & planted sapling to diversity parks under its juris- ISBTs. Further police presence state governments and Union sonnel,” said an DMRC official. ensured against the offenders of green area in Sector-16 C, kick start DDA’s Van Mahotsav diction, it said. #&" 678% (G & ,.+53 !! # 7O ,, / the marginalised students of SC "%$ % 9/:; category who could not afford ( ith the successful launch 0/, heavy fee structure of these Wof meritorious scheme institutes,” it said in a statement. ,, reduction of regulatory New Delhi: Delhi Chief ‘Jai Bhim Mukhyemantri formed to give a feedback of the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri assets (of discoms) Minister Arvind Kejriwal hailed Pratibha Vikas Yojana’ last year, institutes who are enrolled Pratibha Vikas Yojana” is a despite constant or the Centre’s move to abolish approximately 4,953 students with this scheme last year. scheme for providing free pre- elhi has witnessed reducing tariff rates for Article 370 hoping it will bring have enrolled for the coaching “The duration of the coaching scheme for SC/ST D85 per cent five continuous years. peace, development to Jammu facilities in various courses so coaching programme for the students for preparing them- decrease in power cuts “The Regulatory and Kashmir, even as Kashmiri far against the proposed target civil services examination selves for various examina- since 2014, according Assets (RAs) have students in the national Capital of 5,000 students in a year. should be extended up to 12 tions conducted by UPSC, to a Delhi Government reversed their trend in expressed concern for their fam- Rajendra Pal Gautam, months so that sufficient time DSSSB, SSC, Railway report submitted to the last 5 years and ily members back home. Minister of SC/ST chaired a should be given for preparation Recruitment Board and other Chief Minister Arvind instead declined from Kashmiri Pandits, displaced high level meeting on Monday of main exam after the pre- examinations of officers grade Kejriwal on Monday. Rs 11,406 crore in from the Valley in the 1990s, also with representatives of various liminary examination,” he conducted by banks and insur- Aaccording to 2014-15 to Rs 8,377 hailed the scrapping of Article reputed institutions in order to maintain 75 per cent as a min- added. ance companies and for prepar- report a huge investment in Similarly, BSES Yamuna crore in 2018-19,” it stated. 370 of the Constitution as a “his- extend the scheme further. imum percentage of students He also informed that the ing for pre examination for power sector resulted in trans- (BYPL) had 328 transformers It also said Delhi is the first toric event” and hoped it would “The Delhi Government from Government schools to quantum of fee for coaching medical and engineering edu- formation in the city, leading to between 2009 and 2010 and example of a city that has been pave the way for their return to primary focus is to enroll as maintain the exact ratio of programme will be extended cation. 24x7 power supply to Delhiites. 2013-14 in its areas, but the “people friendly” without sac- homeland with honour and dig- many students as needed, since students as 75:25 (Government: depending on the fee structure The scheme was launched An official said Delhi number increased to 730 in the rificing on performance (24x7 nity. we believe that no student Private schools). of the institute. with the objective to provide Power Minister Satyendar Jain last five years since the AAP electricity) and financial health Union Home Minister Amit should be deprived of his/her He said that a few sugges- Presently, maximum seal- quality coaching for econom- on Monday submitted the government has been formed. of power distribution compa- Shah moved a resolution in basic right of quality education tions from the institutes also ing of the coaching fees is up ically disadvantaged students of department’s document as The report comes a few nies (discoms). Rajya Sabha to abolish Article for lack of money,” said came in, which would be incor- to 40,000. Apart from fee, scheduled caste to help them in sought by the Chief Minister. days after Kejriwal announced On August 1, Chief 370 of the Constitution, which Rajendra Pal Gautam. porated in the scheme after dis- stipend of 2500 per student is succeeding in various com- The number of electricity that people consuming up to Minister announced free elec- accorded special status to Fee structure and durations cussing the modalities of the also been provided to the stu- petitive examinations and to transformers was 1,587 in areas 200 units of electricity in Delhi tricity to people using up to 200 Jammu&Kashmir, after the pres- of the time period for compet- amended scheme. The minis- dents per month through ECS get better jobs opportunities. covered by BSES Rajdhani would not need to pay their units. Those consuming 201 to ident issued a notification, and itive examination were also ter also informed that a mon- (Electronic Clearing Service). The government is dedicated- (BRPL) from 2014 to 2019 power bills. 400 units of electricity would introduced a Bill to divide the discussed in the meeting. It was itoring committee including “Delhi Government ly working for the upliftment of while the same was only 1,198 It further said that trans- continue to get 50 per cent State into two Union Territories also proposed that coaching members with academic back- wished to extend this merito- the marginalised sections of the between 2009-10 and 2013-14, formation of Delhi’s power power subsidy from the gov- — Jammu & Kashmir, and institutes may be allowed to ground has already been rious scheme for the benefit of society, it said. it stated. sector is best captured in the ernment, he had said. Ladakh. 7 ! / +" ! ,%
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& and T3 modification are the ditioned Air,” said DIAL offi- Retrieval System (ATRS),” part of the phase - III project. cial. adding, “Individual Carrier t a time when land pos- Notably, with this expan- As in expansion plan, System (ICS), Common Usage Asession for the ambitious sion plan, Indira Gandhi DIAL has prepared a plan to Self Service (CUSS), and Self Jewar airport has been initiat- International (IGI) airport integrate arrival and departure Baggage Drop (SBD) are also ed, Delhi International Airport would become the first airport both under the single roof at the part of project helping avoid Limited (DIAL) initiated its in India to have four runways T1, the plan would come up long queues and ease the flow phase-III (A) project titled and dual elevated ECT. with associated enhancements of passengers,” said the official. ‘Airport Expansion’ of Indira Illustrating the project, in Baggage Handling and The International transfer Gandhi International Airport DIAL CEO explained that Security Screening systems. area of Terminal 3 is set to sig- (IGIA). expansion of T1 Apron , con- “The total area of Terminal nificantly increase. Also, a 7th With the estimated cost of struction of IV runway and 1 will increase from the present check-in island is being added around 10, 000 crore, DIAL Terminal 1 will be the three 64,140 sqm to 192,985 sqm and in T3 with associated Baggage will enhance the capacity to times bigger to handle double capacity would go up from 20 Handling Systems and 2 handle up to 140 Million the existing capacity (20 MPPA MPPA to 40 MPPA,” DIAL’s Arrival Carousels. The IT sys- Passenger Per Annum (MPPA) to 40 MPPA) are the main part 5!89 ':9 ! "5 7! statement quoted. tems of the entire Baggage passengers (Airside). of project. Interestingly, giving pitch Handling System of T3 are Chief Executive Officer “Terminal III modifica- “Keeping in view the create adequate room for new class facilities and value-added stands, which includes 22 to artificial intelligence, DIAL being upgraded. With all these (CEO) of DIAL I Prabhakar tions include doubling I-I unprecedented growth in the airlines to initiate their services. amenities for our customers Contact Stands and 8 Multiple in its also plan also added enhancements, the passenger Rao said “As a part of the over- Transfer Area, addition of 7th number of people travelling by With this expansion, Delhi and making it one of the best Aircraft Ramp System (MARS) Facial Recognition system. throughput of T3 would go up all development plan under check-in island and associated air over the last few years, Airport will once again set a airports across the world,” Rao stands to cater to the increased As per the aviation experts, from 34 MPPA to 45 MPPA. Phase -3A, DIAL would carry BHS, IT upgrade of complete expansion of Delhi Airport new standard for the airport added. ATMs, Rao said. with such system, passengers To increase the Air Traffic out integration of the Baggage Handling System has become the need of the experience,” Rao added. To make flight operations “The new T1 Apron, apart need not carry additional iden- Movements, a fourth runway Departure and Arrival termi- (BHS ) are also the part of pro- hour to make it future-ready To accomplish the project, less technical and more friend- from having an increased num- tity documents as their face will 11/29 on Southern side with a nals of T1, construction of ject. with enhanced passenger expe- L&T has been entrusted with ly to aviators and passengers, ber of stands, would be become their identity. “The length of 4400 m would be con- new T1 Apron, fourth runway, “Phase - III (A)expansion rience,” Rao said. the entire EPC works of Phase the entire T1 Apron would be equipped with latest techno- integrated terminal would boast structed. A flyover would be dual elevated Eastern Cross will be completed by June “The mega expansion of 3A, and the works have begun demolished and a new and logical upgrades including of several passenger-friendly constructed at Aerocity metro Taxiways (ECT), Landside 2022,” said CEO Rao when Delhi Airport would not only on all the fronts. expanded apron would be con- Visual Docking Guidance facilities using advanced tech- station junction to reduce trav- developments for circulation questioned about the deadline help the existing airlines to “Our vision is to be at the structed to provide higher System, Fuel Hydrant System, nologies such as Facial el time from T1 terminal to T3 and connectivity improvements set for the project. enhance their services but also forefront of creating world- capacity layout with 82 Code C Ground Power Units, Pre-con- Recognition, Automated Tray terminal. 2, ! 2% '(9 %4 !"#$ :' ; * ; 5 & 4 <: $;" 1 8 88 ( /& ) : &$ 7 R “historic” decision, Uddhav occasion. which Naidu strongly disap- said that the decision was not In a related development, proved of. During the protest, hiv Sena president Uddhav restricted to any political party. Sena’s youth wing president wo Peoples Democratic the PDP members took a copy witter was flooded on SThackeray said on Monday “All of us to be vigilant that the Aditya Thackeray put out a TParty (PDP) MPs were of the Constitution from the $& &$ (@( 9 chief, one law, one emblem).” TMonday with hundreds of that with the Narendra Modi country’s sovereignty is com- series of tweets welcoming the physically removed from the table officers and started to tear Dr. Mukherjee was the thousands of users responding to Government’s decision to promised. This decision (to Centre’s decision to scrap Rajya Sabha on Monday on the its pages. ustice (retd.) Chittotosh founder of Bharatiya Jan Sangh the revocation of Article 370 that scrap Article 370 of scrap Article 370) is not Article 370. “Historic day for orders of Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said he was naming JMukherjee, the nephew of Dr a primary constituent of what gave special status to Jammu & Constitution for Jammu & restricted to any political party. India. 370 scrapped and Jammu Naidu after they tore a copy of the two members - a kind of a Shyama Prasad Mukherjee has emerged as Bharatiya Janata Kashmir, some going with a vic- Kashmir, the country had The decision is of considerable & Kashmir now truly a part of the Constitution in anger reprimand which when resort- congratulated the Centre for Party (BJP) post Janata Party torious #BharatEkHai, while secured “full Independence” significance from the point of India. The path to a safer, pro- against the Government's deci- ed by the chair results in the abrogating Articles 370 and regime. others criticised the move with and that his late father Bal view of the country’s unity and gressive and an open J&K sion to scrap Article 370 from members having to withdraw 35A of the Indian Constitution Dr. Mukherjee was among #StandwithKashmir. Thackeray’s dream had been integrity. All of us have to wel- determined by citizens, and not Jammu & Kashmir. from the proceedings of the that provided special status to the first to question the special Soon after Union Home “fulfilled”. come the decision,” he said. anti national separatists has PDP members Mir Fayaz House for the entire day. the State of Jammu & Kashmir. status for Kashmir wondering Minister Amit Shah on Monday Hailing the Centre’s deci- The Shiv Sena has been been paved,” he tweeted. and Nazir Ahmed Laway first "Indian Constitution is Hours after the Union why a constituent State would moved a resolution in the Rajya sion to annul Article 370 of the advocating the need for scrap- “This is a moment of pride trooped into the Well along supreme. Nobody can do it," he Government scrapped Articles be allowed a status unlike the Sabha stating that Article 370 will Constitution, Uddhav said: ping of Article 370 of as the NDA. Big congratula- with Congress and other said. "No member has the right 370 and 35A the retired Chief other States. He subsequently no longer be applicable, a mixed “Today is really a historic Constitution for years on end. tions to @PMOIndia, @naren- Opposition members shouting to tear the Constitution." As the Justice of Bombay High Court had died in what many a crit- bag of reactions bombarded the day... Had late Balasaheb The late Sena chief would dramodiji, Home Minister slogans against the Modi two PDP members continued expressed his “full support" ic call mysterious circum- micro-blogging site with sever- Thackeray been alive, he often talk about the need for @AmitShahji, the Parliament Government move to abro- to shout slogans and tear for the Centre’s “bold step stances. al tweets. would have been extremely scrapping the controversial & the Citizens of India. This is gate Article 370 and bring a Bill copies, he ordered the marshals which was long overdue,” The ruling Trinamool Calling the "historic" move happy. His dream has now Article giving special status to exactly why we supported the to bifurcate the State into two to physically remove them adding how his “uncle had Congress however condemned a "real success", Twitteratis said been fulfilled”. Jammu and Kashmir, NDA in Lok Sabha 2019 led by Union Territories. from the House. fought for the abrogation of this the move as one, “intended at it further strengthened the Talking to media persons, After the notification Modi ji. Decision for India and The two carried posters But before marshals could Article” which stood in the way destabilizing Jammu and national integrity. Uddhav said: “August 15 is our signed by President Ram Nath the State of J&K,” Aditya against the Centre, which they reach them, BJP leader Vijay of unification of India. Kashmir so as to reap political Tweets celebrating India's Independence day. All the Kovind annulling the special tweeted. tore as the Chairman M Goel tried to physically tackle “I am happy that after dividends.” Senior party leader unity started pouring in in no country has secured full inde- status accorded to Jammu and “I pray that now with the Venkaiah Naidu allowed Home one of them but was pushed more than 70 years of our Sudip Bandopadhyay said “the time. pendence today. The Kashmir under Article 370 of reorganisation of Jammu, Minister Amit Shah to first back. Independence this great task repealing of Article 370 will not "One Flag, One Nation, One Government has removed Constitution, the Shiv Sainiks Kashmir & Ladakh, the citi- move a resolution for abroga- Naidu told members that has been achieved and my only destabilize Kashmir but Country, One Constitution!! whatever all shackles that distributed sweets people at zens there will benefit with tion of Article 370 and then they are not supposed to touch uncle’s dream has come true,” also push it towards a perennial #KashmirHamaraHai" a Twitter remained till today,” the Sena several places. Uddhav himself peace, progress and prosperi- introduce the Jammu & or argue with the two mem- the nonagenarian said even as state of confusion,” adding “a user wrote. president said distributed sweets to journal- ty, which was being held back Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, bers. "That is not your duty," he the BJP leaders of Bengal took cloud of uncertainty will pre- "#JammuKashmir is now While congratulating ists present at his news con- from them for years due to its 2019. said. pride in how Dr Mukherjee, vail in Kashmir from now on. an integrated part of India. Prime Minister Narendra ference.Hundreds of Shiv isolation from the rest of the As they shouted slogans at Marshals rushed and the then Calcutta South, MP Instead of peace and prosper- Happiness everywhere Modi and Union Home Sainiks also gathered out the country,” the Sena Youth wing the top of their voice against the physically removed the two had given a call for “ek prad- ity it will bring complete chaos #KashmirHamaraHai," another Minister Amit Shah for the Sena Bhavan to celebrate the president said. move, Fayaz tore his 'kurta', members. han, ek bidhan, ek nishan (one in the Valley.” user tweeted. 3 8 # % $@@@ A ., ,! & 8 ;1 From Page 1 Kashmir, in 1947, had fought Laway tore the copy of the From Page 1 Today the very same contract Agnishekhar greeted citizens of with this step there will be more 4 Azad also threw the “tukde back the Pakistani intruders Indian Constitution. Vijay Goel “The abrogation of Article has been violated India on this historic day. He alienation in Kashmir valley. tukde” barb, long used by the just armed with sticks. “In a (BJP) tried to dissuade him to 370 hasn’t just made accession “GOIs intention is clear & said, “India is reborn today”. Meanwhile, common people + BJP Minister and leaders, for border State, one cannot stop do so and asked chairman M null & void but also reduces sinister. They want to change The Muslim state which and businessmen in Jammu bifurcating the State and mak- the enemy just with the help of Venkaiah Naidu to order that India to an occupation force in demography of the only was established and nourished welcomed the decision and ing Jammu & Kashmir a Union the armed forces,” he said. they be physically removed. Jammu and Kashmir” she Muslim majority State in India, within secular India has gone claimed it will empower people territory. “They have not just The Upper House wit- When the House met, Venkaiah added. disempower Muslims to the now. He said, “It augurs well for of Jammu region more now. wo men were arrested from scrapped Article 370, Article nessed pandemonium soon said he had used his discre- Without stopping, she vent extent where they become sec- the fate and future of secular Ahead of the announce- TAlwar district of Rajasthan 35-A, but also divided the after Home Minister Amit tionary powers to waive the her ire in a series of tweets. “It ond class citizens in their own India”. ment in Parliament, deserted for allegedly killing a head State. This Government has Shah moved the resolution requirement of the Government will have catastrophic conse- State”. He said the aspirations of streets across Jammu and constable of the Delhi Police decapitated India. Jammu & repealing Article 370. While to give advance notice and cir- quences for the subcontinent. Welcoming the decision of people of Ladakh has been ful- Srinagar had greeted the his- here last year, officials said on Kashmir was the head of several Opposition parties, culate a Bill as the issue was of GOIs intentions are clear. They bifurcating the State and accord- filled and history has been toric decision of the BJP-led Monday. India... Jammu Kashmir ka including the Congress and urgent national importance. want the territory of J&K by ter- ing Union Territory status to made by the Union NDA Government to scrap The accused have been tukde tukde kar diya (they Left, rushed into the Well rais- Amidst din raised by the rorising it’s people. India has Ladakh and Jammu and Government by scrapping Article 370. Mobile internet ser- identified as Chinder Pal (22) have broken the State into ing slogans and then squatted Opposition, Venkaiah asked to failed Kashmir in keeping its Kashmir, President of West Article 370. vices remained suspended and Irshad Khan (19). They pieces),” he said. down there for considerable re-introduce the resolution. But promises” wrote Mehbooba in Pakistan Refugee Action He said, “We now hope and across the State while cable TV were carrying a reward of 1 Saying that the decision, time charging the ruling com- the introduction was opposed her another tweet. Committee, Labha Ram Gandhi expect that the Government of network and mobile calling lakh on their arrest, police taken after the Government bine of “murder” of by Congress, TMC and DMK She also warned the said, “Seven decade long strug- India will rehabilitate us and facility was also suspended in said. moved thousands of troops to Constitution, two PDP mem- members who along with lead- Central Government that the gle has borne fruitful results grant us all our constitutional several districts across the State. Head constable Ram Avtar the State and placed former bers were removed from the ers in the House rushed into the step taken by the BJP today”. An estimated number of rights, institutional, political, Till late evening, peace pre- Meena was shot dead by some CMs Omar and Mehbooba House by marshals after one of Well. Azad, along with his party Government will further alien- 19960 families of West Pakistan geopolitical rights and take vailed across the State with no unidentified persons in south- under house arrest, was like them tore the copy of Indian members, TMC, RJD and oth- ate Kashmiris. Refugees are currently staying in note of our long struggle by untoward incident reported east Delhi's Jaitpur on playing with the people of the Constitution and his clothes. ers then squatted. Participating “People like us who placed Jammu. The Union Government restoring our economical rights from any part of the State. September 12, 2018. State and a strategic misad- As soon as the Home in the discussion, faith in Parliament, the temple had also announced a compen- and sense of security. Students of Jammu venture in a border State. Minister made the announce- Vaiko(MDMK) said the of democracy have been sation package @ Rs 5.5 lakh for Senior Jammu and University, camping inside the “These people (the BJP) ment about the Bill soon after Government was killing democ- deceived. Those elements in each family. Kashmir High Court lawyer, campus also organised a brief )* 999 have come to power lately. the Rajya Sabha met for the day, racy while opposing the reso- J&K who rejected the constitu- Speaking to The Pioneer, Sheikh Shakeel said, “If the celebration and took out a vic- They do not know... have not the House saw massive uproar lution and expressed concern tion & sought resolution under Labha Ram Gandhi said, “It is Government of India is claim- tory march displaying plac- From Page 1 considered the strategic from parties including the that conditions in the State will the UN have been vindicated. a historic day and each and ing that they have taken the ards with a message’ Article 370 “India’s move will further aspects... we have a long border Congress, DMK, Left parties, be akin to South Sudan or This will exacerbate the alien- every West Pakistan Refugee decision in the interest of the is history’. deteriorate relations between with China, we have a border TMC, AAP and NCP. Kosovo. Manoj Kumar Jha ation Kashmiris feel”. family is feeling on top of the people of Jammu and Kashmir All entry and exit routes in nuclear-capable neighbours,” with Pakistan and with Several Opposition mem- (RJD)also aired same concerns Raising question marks, world. He also expressed hope then why none of them are walled city of Jammu and at Khan was quoted as telling the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir... bers later in their presentations and cautioned the situation Mehbooba in another tweet that their genuine demands of allowed to celebrate on the several other vulnerable places Malaysian Prime Minister by a to play around with border also echoed similar views and may turn like Palestine. said, “What did J&K get for getting citizenship and voting streets and burst crackers. He were blocked by spreading con- Foreign Office statement. State, its people... it is being a feared repeal Article 370 will T K Rangarajan(CPM) acceding to India? Another rights will soon be fulfilled by termed it a constitutional blun- certina wires by the jawans of On his part, Prime traitor to the country,” Azad lead to Palestine like situation termed the move as rape of partition along communal the Union Government and der by the BJP Government as the paramilitary forces. Normal Minister Mahathir said that said. The Congress leader said in the years to come. Constitution and some BJP lines? Our special status isn’t a also demanded setting up of the State of Jammu and life remained paralysed while Malaysia was closely monitor- the Government has to count PDP member Mohammad members objected to the gift bestowed upon us. Its a Relief Commissioners’ office to Kashmir lost its statehood and district administration had ing the situation in Kashmir on people’s cooperation in a Fayaz tore his clothes after remark. Tiruchi Siva (DMK) right guaranteed by the same settle claims for West Pakistan bifurcated in to two Union closed down educational insti- and would remain in contact border State and reminded rushing into the Well while his said the resolution was uncon- Parliament. A contract entered Refugee families. Territories. tutions across all the district with Pakistan, Geo News that the people of Jammu & party colleague Nazeer Ahmed stitutional. into by J&K leadership & India. Panun Kashmir leader Dr Sheikh Shakeel claimed headquarters of Jammu region. reported.
the past and coherently pre- $8 999 sented our vision for the sisters and brothers of J&K. Do hear,” the PM tweeted. From Page 1 370. He also moved a separate Article 370 the same way BSP, AAP, BJD, Jagan Countering the Congress’ Bill to bifurcate the State. through a notification,” Shah Mohan Reddy’s YSRCP, contention on the Bill, Shah The Home Minister’s told the House. He also said, Bodoland People’s Front Q % R2'(9 said Jammu & Kashmir acced- announcement evoked strong “there are no merits in the (BDF), TRS and TDP all sup- ed to India on October 27, protests from the Opposition Opposition stand and they are ported the J&K Reorganisation 1947 but Article 370 came in with leaders of Congress, opposing it only to do politics Bill that paved the formation of From Page 1 working in other States of India has not scrapped Article 370. But 1949. “It is not true that TMC, DMK, AAP, NCP and and are creating ruckus inside the Union Territory of Ladakh Abrogation of Article 370 will get the “power and confi- invoking this very Article, spe- Jammu & Kashmir joined Left raising slogans and storm- the House.” without legislature and a sep- and Article 35-A would permit dence” to be equal citizens of cial status of J&K has been India because of Article 370,” ing the well of the House. Shah in his resolution said, arate one for Jammu & citizens outside Kashmir to India, without they being cate- withdrawn. Thus Article 370 is he said. Article 370 was always They later squatted in the Well “The President, on the recom- Kashmir with the legislature. move in, settle and start business gorised as a special citizen. very much on the statute book, temporary and past and continued with their mendation of Parliament, is Besides NDA allies Shiv in the new union territory of According to Government say constitutional and legal Governments did not remove protest. pleased to declare that, as from Sena AIADMK and SAD also J&K, barring special restric- officials, the ease with which pri- experts. it because of lack of political However, some regional August 5, 2019, all clauses of backed the Government move tions imposed by its vate and public investment will Some insignificant amend- will and vote bank politics, he parties like BSP, BJD, TRS and the said Article 370 shall cease amid a massive uproar by the Government. The Union flow into both these new UTs ments have been made by this said. AIADMK extended full sup- to be operative except clause Opposition but its major Government would now play a will lead to much faster devel- order such as substitution of Shah said decision to abro- port to the resolution and the (1) thereof. All provisions of alliance partner Nitish Kumar central role in controlling State opment of the economy, the term Constituent Assembly by gate Article 370 ensures that bill while NDA constituent JD this Constitution, as amended led JD (U) staged a walkout. police and land issues. development of high-quality the State by the Legislative there will be no “do nishan, do (U) walked out. from time to time, without any Supporting the cause of the Lt Governor who will “con- educational institutions and the Assembly of State and Sadar-e- samvidhan” (two flags, two Shah said the President has modifications or exceptions, Bill, Satish Chandra Mishra sult the Election Commission” flow of a large corpus of funds Riyasat by the Governor of Constitutions) in Jammu & signed the official notification shall apply to the State of reasoned the BSP stand saying will have final powers over to develop tourism in these State. Kashmir. “This decision is a abrogating Article 370 and Jammu & Kashmir.” modification of Article 370 will deciding the disqualification of underdeveloped regions, they Presidential Order has tribute to all the patriots who since the Jammu & Kashmir As regards the Reservation ensure reservation to Muslims Assembly members in J&K. Its said. The Presidential order extended all the provisions of made the supreme sacrifice for constituent Assembly no Bill, Shah said it will help pro- and other minorities in the Assembly will not legislate on signed by the President of India constitution to Kashmir. a united India. Congratulations longer exists and the State vide economically weaker sec- Valley. “Our party gives com- “public order” and “police”. to the entire nation. Today, Assembly stands dissolved, the tions 10 per cent reservation in plete support. We want that the Law of Parliament “shall pre- Modi govt has corrected a powers of the Assembly wrest educational institutions and Bill be passed. Our party is not vail” if a law made in State list long overdue historic wrong,” with both Houses of Government jobs. This reser- expressing any opposition to in the seventh schedule to the Shah tweeted later congratu- Parliament. vation will be besides existing Article 370 Bill and the other Constitution “is repugnant to lating Modi for “his unwaver- In an effort to dispel reservation for SC, ST and Bill,” Mishra said. any provision of law made by ing commitment towards doubts raised by some OBC. Noting that in past 38 The AAP, which opposed Parliament”. ensuring unity and integrity of Opposition MPs about the times, Bills have been circu- the Bill in Rajya Sabha, how- Similarly, “a Bill or our motherland”. need for a Constitutional lated and passed on the same ever, later support the Bill amendment shall not be intro- Urging all parties, includ- amendment to repeal Article day, he said this will be “null during voting after its leader duced in Legislative Assembly ing Congress to support the 370, Shah said it is provision- and void” after the resolution Arvind Kejriwal tweeted wel- except on recommendation of Bill, Shah said the historic al and can be abolished by the for abolition of Article 370 is coming the decisions on the Lt Governor” on imposi- decision will usher in a new President’s notification as per approved. Jammu & Kashmir. AAP has tion, abolition, remission, alter- dawn of peace and develop- Article 370(3). Shah was hailed by Modi three members in the Rajya nation of any tax or relation to ment in Jammu & Kashmir Reading out provisions of for accurately highlighting the Sabha and request of Congress consolidated fund of India, and the Ladakh region. Article 370 (3), the Home “monumental injustices” of and TMC to oppose was not seats for SC/STs would be He said the UT in Ladakh Minister said there are provi- the past and presenting the considered by AAP. reserved in J&K Assembly. will have no legislature (like sions within that State that government’s vision for the Both the regional parties According to the Chandigarh) while the other Article 370 shall cease to be people of Jammu & Kashmir in from Andhra Pradesh - the Government, the abolition of UT of Jammu & Kashmir will operative or can be amended the Rajya Sabha. TDP and YSRCP - supported Article 370 will “completely have a legislature as in case of and the President has the right Sharing Shah’s speech on the BJP Government’s move to integrate” the State with the Delhi and Puducherry. to issue such a notification or his Twitter handle, Modi said revoke Article 370 and Article Indian Union like other prince- Earlier, Shah informed the constitutional order. the views put forth by the 35A. The TDP was part of the ly States in 1950 and its resi- Upper House in the morning “We are adopting the Home Minister were “extensive Modi’s last Government and dents will enjoy equal rights like that President Ram Nath same path as adopted by the and insightful.” joined Congress led other citizens. 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We demand (Second Amendment) Bill, Rajya Sabha cleared the National across the country under IMA that the government of India 2019 by a voice vote. Medical Commission Bill for Medical Students Network. engage the modern medical The bill was introduced by replacing the Medical Council of "The call is for all the fraternity on meaningful dia- state's Parliamentary Affairs India (MCI) with a new body. out corruption, improve road ders. The Minister said accord- modern medicine doctors to logue and address the issue Minister Shanti Dhariwal today The Bill was already passed by safety and usher in use of tech- ing to the 2011 census there are leave their work place across urgently," the IMA said. and was passed after a brief Lok Sabha but since the Upper nology to regulate traffic, with more than 4.80 lakh transgen- the sectors at all levels," The NMC Bill provides debate on it. House made two amendments certain amendments. Since ders in the country. according to a statement by for setting up of a National Introducing the bill, it came back to Lok Sabha. some changes were made by A contentious provision the IMA. Medical Commission in place Dhariwal said looking to the (@( 9 house where he had gone to Health and Family Welfare Rajya Sabha, it was again that criminalised begging by The doctors' body has of the MCI for development present level of prices, the exist- have his dinner. But he did not Minister Harsh Vardhan moved brought to Lok Sabha for clear- transgender people has been also called for demonstra- and regulation of all aspects of ing salary and sumptuary and nce again a BJP supporter return till late in the night. At the Bill for passage mentioning ance. removed from the bill. The pro- tions and hunger strikes at its medical education, profession other allowances payable to Owas found dead in myste- around 11 pm, a local, who was about amendments made by This apart, the Lok Sabha vision was part of the bill when local branches and urged and institutions. the chief minister and other rious circumstances at Naranga passing by the area, saw a Rajya Sabha in the Bill. This passed Transgender Persons it was introduced by the previ- medical students to boycott Doctors are demanding state ministers, including par- Dighi village at Pingla, West body hanging from the tree. including providing for a med- (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 ous government. classes and proclaim solidar- certain amendments in the liamentary secretaries appeared Midnapore, sources said. When police came, we found ical education system that and Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, Moving the Surrogacy ity with the IMA. bill. According to them, if not to be inadequate. Pintu Manna (19), a out that it was him,” a relative improves access to quality and 2019. The transgender protec- (Regulation) Bill, 2019 in the On Sunday, resident doc- amended, the bill will lead to "Under these circum- reported BJP supporter, was on of Manna said, adding sus- affordable medical education tion of rights bill was passed by Lok Sabha for consideration tors of AIIMS and Safdarjung deterioration of medical edu- stances, it has been considered Monday found hanging from a pecting TMC hand in the and ensures availability of ade- a voice vote amid noisy protests and passage, Vardhan said that Hospital had called off their cation and degradation of expedient to increase the salary tree near his house on Sunday killing. quate and high quality medical by some opposition parties over "A rough estimates says there are strike and resumed duties healthcare services. and allowances payable to morning, sources said. The However, Sheikh Sabrati, professionals in all parts of the Congress leader Adhir Ranjan about 2,000-3000 surrogacy after Union Health Minister The fraternity was oppos- them," Dhariwal told the incident happened at TMC's Pingla block president country. Chowdhury not being allowed clinics running illegally in the Harsh Vardhan assured them ing section 32(1), (2) and (3) House. Following the passage of Narangdighi area of Pingla. said he had committed suicide Minister of State for Road to speak on his adjournment country and a few thousand for- that their concerns over the of the bill, saying it will the Bill, the salaries and various The body of the boy had been alleging the BJP was trying to Transport and Highways Gen notice. Replying on the bill, eign couples resort to surroga- NMC Bill will be duly encourage quackery by pro- allowances payable to various sent for autopsy, police said. add political colour to the inci- (Rtd) VK Singh on Monday Minister of State for Social cy practise within India and the addressed. viding licence to practice categories of ministers, includ- The BJP later alleged a dent. The BJP claims to have moved the Bill to amend Motor Justice Rattan Lal Kataria said it whole issue is thorougly unreg- The doctors had been modern medicine as commu- ing the chief minister, ministers Trinamool Congress hand in lost scores of supporters to Vehicles Act in the Lower makes provision for establishing ulated." The bill, he said "was the demonstrating against cer- nity health providers for per- of State, deputy ministers and the death of the person. “He political violence in the past House. On July 31, Rajya Sabha a national authority for safe- need of the hour." It seeks to ban tain provisions of the bill sons other than those pos- parliamentary secretaries will (victim) had gone to his uncle’s couple of years. cleared the bill that seeks to weed guarding rights of transgen- commercial surrogacy. since its passage in Rajya sessing MBBS degrees. go up. PTI ,$ & + 8 @ .##0 % % @ @ &" & $ , A # "%$ % #&" % + &$ B* . New Delhi: The Communist Party of India and Trinamool New Delhi: The Supreme Court is an issue which is "something Tezpur (Assam): Security has been beefed- up Congress have defended their 'national party status' before on Monday said it would con- institutional". in four Assam districts bordering Arunachal the Election Commission which had issued them notices sider on the administrative side The apex court said the Minister, he had held meetings on the Pradesh in the run up to the Independence Day asking why the status should not be revoked following their as to whether there would be issue would be considered on the prospective modernisation of the parlia- celebrations, a top police officer said on performance in the Lok Sabha elections. recording of day-to-day hearing administrative side. ok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya ment premises. Monday. The NCP, TMC and the CPI face the prospect of los- in the Ayodhya land dispute case On September 26, 2018, LSabha Chairman and Vice President M "I want to assure the public that the par- Deputy Inspector General of Police, ing their national party status following the EC notice. which is scheduled to com- the apex court had allowed live- Venkaiah Naidu on Monday urged Prime liament's sovereignty will be held intact. Northern Range, Lachit Baruah said the secu- Sources said the TMC and the CPI have responded mence before a Constitution streaming of court proceedings Minister Narendra Modi to include the The country's most sacred institution rity forces have been asked to monitor the law to the notices and defended their national party status. bench from Tuesday. of cases of constitutional and expansion and modernisation of responsibility has increased and has raised and order situation in Sonitpur, Biswanath, They were to reply by Monday. A plea, filed by former RSS national importance, saying this Parliament building in his resolution for the the expectations of the people too. The par- Lakhimpur and Dhemaji districts. The CPI is learnt to have said that after Congress, it ideologue KN Govindacharya openness was like "sunlight" 'New India' on the completion of the 75 liament should become even grander," said "Vigil in the areas bordering Arunachal is the oldest party in the country which had been the prin- seeking live streaming or record- which is the "best disinfectant". years of India's freedom in 2022. Both made Naidu. Pradesh has been heightened as it had witnessed cipal opposition party in Lok Sabha. ing of the day-to-day hearing in Govindacharya referred to this statement in Lok Sabha and Rajya Presiding over the proceedings of the insurgent activities in the past, but it is now It said though it may not have fared well in the recent the Ayodhya case, was men- the last year's verdict and said Sabha during the proceedings. House, Birla said it is the aspiration of all under control," he told PTI. Lok Sabha elections, it has been in power in several states tioned for urgent hearing before that the right to know is a fun- "I want to make a request to the Prime of us that Parliament building of the The SPs of the four districts have been and has played a key role in strengthening the Constitution. a bench comprising Justices SA damental right and necessary Minister that on the 75th anniversary of the largest republic and the largest democra- instructed to maintain area domination in the The TMC is leant to have said that it was given nation- Bobde and BR Gavai. orders be passed for live stream- freedom of India in 2022, the modernisa- cy of the world should be the most mag- regions near Arunachal Pradesh, especially in al party status in 2014 and it should be allowed to con- "We don't know if we have ing of proceedings in the tion of the Parliament House is undertak- nificent and attractive. Stating that all polit- Sonitpur and Biswanath, Baruah said. tinue with it at least till 2024. equipment for live streaming or Ayodhya matter. en. The parliament is the biggest temple of ical decisions were taken in this most hal- He, however, clarified that as of now, there The CPI, the BSP and the NCP were facing the recording of proceedings," the A five-judge Constitution the Indian republic. It has completed 92 lowed temple of the Indian republic, Birla is no threat from any insurgent group. prospects of losing their national party status after their bench told senior lawyer Vikas bench headed by Chief Justice golden years. All political decisions of the said the Parliament building has complet- Sonitpur and Biswanath districts were ear- dismal performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections as Singh, appearing for Ranjan Gogoi had on August 2 world's biggest democracy are taken in this ed 92 glorious years of its existence. He also lier strongholds of militants of the Songbijit fac- well. Govindacharya. said it would hold day-to-day temple of democracy," said Naidu address- assured, on behalf of all Members of tion of the National Democratic Front of However, they got a reprieve when in 2016 the EC Singh told the bench that if hearing from August 6 to decide ing Rajya Sabha. Parliament, that the sanctity and dignity of Boroland (NDFB-S), who are now reportedly amended its rules, whereby national and state party sta- there was difficulty in live- the politically-sensitive Ram On the need to modernise the Parliament will be kept intact. taking shelter in the bordering areas in tus of political parties are to be reviewed every 10 years streaming of the proceedings, Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Parliament complex, Naidu said the The Parliament House was designed in Arunachal Pradesh, an official said. instead of five. then recording of the hearing land dispute in Ayodhya, as the Parliament Building has become quite old 1912-13 by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert The NDFB-S militants were allegedly The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), which won 10 Lok may be done. The bench, while efforts to arrive at an amicable and during his tenure as Urban Baker. The construction of the building involved in the 2014 killings of Adivasis in Sabha and some assembly seats, does not face the pos- refusing to accord urgent hear- settlement through mediation Development and Parliamentary Affairs began in 1921 and was completed in 1927. Assam. PTI sibility of losing its national party status now. PTI ing on the plea, observed that it have failed. PTI 4# 4",. 3> C#+$ ,&" ".$ , ? ,$ % $ % Chennai: Vellore parliamen- endorsement of Chief Minister tary constituency recorded near- K Palaniswami's two year rule, &$ stituency and once from It may be recalled that Ahir ly 72 per cent polling on although the party had little to Mumbai: The Bombay High judges noted. sel, Additional Solicitor General Anushakti Nagar constituency had quit the NCP and joined Monday, officials said. boast of in the April 18 polls. Court on Monday dismissed a In his plea, the prosecution Anil Singh, had, however, leven days after its Mumbai in north- central and north-east the Shiv Sena on July 25. There were no untoward If DMK wins, it will be per- plea filed by a witness in the witness in the encounter case of opposed Zala's plea in the court Eunit chief Sachin Ahir quit Mumbai respectively. “Sometimes one has to take incidents, police said, even as ceived as a verdict against the alleged fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin, his wife and their during its hearing in the past. the party and joined the Shiv Born at Duswa in Uttar hard decisions. Only time will there were some reports of ruling party, with the state suspected gangster aide Tulsiram Prajapati, had The central agency had Sena, Nationalist Congress Pradesh, he migrated to tell whether my decision (to EVMs and VVPATs malfunc- poised to face the general elec- Sohrabuddin Sheikh, his Wife termed the lower courts verdict argued that Zala's plea was not Party (NCP) on Monday Mumbai in 1970. He was a min- join the Shiv Sena) is proper or tioning. tions in 2021 at the end of the Kasuar Bi and their aide, chal- as a mockery of justice". maintainable since Section 372 appointed its senior leader and ister the erstwhile Congress- not. I am happy that I am join- Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral current term. lenging the acquittal of 22 peo- Zala had alleged that some of the Criminal Procedure chief spokesperson Nawab NCP governments handling a ing the Shiv Sena. At the same Officer (CEO) Satyabrata Sahoo Both Palaniswami and ple in the case by a special court of the accused policemen in the Code (CrPC) permitted only Malik in Ahir’s place as the variety of portfolios. He, how- time, I am not so happy to leave said "about 72 per cent" of the Stalin had embarked on a hec- here. case, including former Gujarat the prosecution, the state and party’s Mumbai unit president. ever, resigned as the minister in the NCP," Ahir had said. total 14.32 lakh voters cast their tic campaign schedule, fighting The witness, Mahendrasinh ATS chief D G Vanzara, had the central government, the Making an announcement 2005 following allegations of Forty-seven-year-old Ahir, votes on Monday in the six hard to reaffirm their respective Zala, had challenged the tried to extort Rs 15 lakh from complainant or the victim in a at the behest of party-founder corruption made against him who had steadily moved up Assembly constituencies covered parties' dominance. December 2018 order of the him and threatened to "kill" him case to file an appeal. president Sharad Pawar, State by social crusader Anna within the NCP ranks to under the Vellore Lok Sabha seg- Though polling was origi- sessions court acquitting 22 in "another fake encounter sim- Since Zala was merely a NCP president Jayant Patil said Hazare. Later he returned to the become its Mumbai unit pres- ment. "The final figures are still nally scheduled in Vellore on accused, 21 of them junior-level ilar to Sohrabuddin's" incase he witness and not a victim, his that Malik’s appointment as cabinet and was appointed a ident, had said: “I am going awaited," he said. The con- April 18 along with the rest of policemen from Gujarat and failed to pay the amount. appeal must not be entertained, the party’s Mumbai would Guardian Minister of Mumbai. from one stream of ideology to stituency is witnessing a fight the 38 Parliamentary segments Rajasthan, in the case, which He thus, approached the Singh had argued. come in handy in not only He is considered close to the another. I tried to meet Pawar between AIADMK and DMK, in Tamil Nadu, it was then was probed by the Central high court arguing that since The high court took note of strengthening the party in Pawar family. saheb. I wanted to tell him with A C Shanmugam of the rul- rescinded after Income Tax offi- Bureau of Investigation (CBI). the now acquitted police offi- Singh's arguments and also of Mumbai, but it would also help With Malik at the helm of about my plans to join the Shiv ing party taking on Kathir cials seized money allegedly A bench of Justices Indrajit cers had also been charged for the provisions of Section 372 of reach the party’s policies and the party affairs in Mumbai, the Sena. But, I could neither meet Anand, son of senior DMK meant to bribe voters. Earlier, the Mahanty and A M Badar dis- extortion in the Sohrabuddin the CrPC. The bench noted programmes to the common NCP hopes to expand its base him nor talk to him over phone. leader Durai Murugan. DMK-led alliance had swept the missed Zalas plea, saying the case, and that the same officers that Zala did not have any people in the metropolis. in the metropolis in the run-up But, Pawar saheb will always Counting of votes of will be April 18 Lok Sabha elections in same was not maintainable had tried to extort money from direct connection with the Sixty-year-old Malik is a to the State Assembly polls to have a permanent place in my taken up on August 9. Tamil Nadu, winning 37 con- since he was not a victim in the him, he be considered a victim Sohrabuddin encounter case four-time MLA — elected to be held in Uttar Pradesh. The heart. But, I had in the past The poll outcome is being stituencies in the state and the case. in the matter and his appeal be and therefore, could not be the State Assembly thrice from party thinks he is an apt briefed him about the situation keenly awaited as a win for the lone segment in the neighbour- Therefore, he did not have entertained. considered as a victim in the Kurla’s Nehru Nagar con- replacement for Ahir. in my constituency in the past". AIADMK would be seen as an ing Puducherry. PTI the legal right to appeal, the The CBI, through its coun- same matter. PTI 02 !!% $ 0 % $ , ! ) =) 7+1
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Morning Post, a Chinese state eign capitals, has directed these Pakistan-based terror group media, posted an article on offices to organise protests planning to target the August 1 referring to Ladakh as including in London, Brussels ! @ Amarnath Yatra following part of the "Indian State of and Quala Lumpur. which the government issued a )#1) Jammu &Kashmir" instead of India on its part also security advisory last week its earlier stance of mentioning briefed the ambassadors on he Army and Air Force has asking tourists and pilgrims to J&K as a "disputed territory the issue and the counter diplo- Tbeen put on high alert military forces are expected to Top Army commanders in sions.”The security forces are curtail their pilgrimage. + 8 4@B between India and Pakistan." matic offensive to be launched along the Line of Control (LoC) be dispatched to the Valley, J&K are closely monitoring the fully prepared to deal with any Union Home Ministry has Amid the troop buildup in in major world capitals. in Jammu & Kashmir to effec- depending on situation. overall security situation in the situation. We will not allow the also told the State Governments Jammu & Kashmir, the Chinese On the dirty tricks front, tively repulse any possible National Security Advisor State to thwart any civil distur- situation to go out of hand,” said that “special care” should be Government also withdrew 60 Pakistani social media getting Pakistani misadventure in the Ajit Doval and CRPF DGP RR bances following the Centre’s a senior military official. taken of Jammu & Kashmir fter its historic decision on engineers from the China- flooded with pictures of so wake of the Centre scrapping Bhatnagar are already camping decision to end special status to Sources said there may be residents and students residing AArticle 370, India on Pakistan Economic Corridor called Hindu terrorists prepar- Article 370. in Srinagar, coordinating with Jammu & Kashmir. Sources attempts to create unrest sim- in their State. “Adequate pub- Monday reached out to global with the help of Pakistani ing to attack Kashmiri Muslims And the Union Home ground commanders. Apart said Pakistan may try to trigger ilar to the protests and violence licity may be given to the mea- community by briefing the Defence forces in the wee hours and masses. The ISI proxies Ministry issued advisory to all from other forces, CRPF has unrest in the Kashmir Valley that followed the killing of sures taken by state govern- envoys of five permanent mem- of Friday. have warned netizens of impli- States to keep the security deployed more than 75,000 and there may be spurt in vio- Hizbul Mujahideen operative ments and Union Territory bers of the UN Security Council The labour force was sub- cations of scrapping of Article forces on “maximum alert” to personnel to maintain law and lence, including IED blasts and Burhan Wani in July 2016. administration to inspired con- and several other nations sequently extricated from PoK, 370 in the form of reprisal “pre-empt” and “prevent any order in Kashmir in the wake fidayeen attacks, following the Wani’s killing triggered wide- fidence in the sections con- In the briefings, it was bringing to a halt the works on attacks. Incidentally, similar breach of security”. More para- of recent developments. Government’s bold deci- spread unrest in Kashmir that cerned and to sensitise the conveyed that the decisions infrastructure and manufac- warnings were given by Jamat- were internal to India and they turing units, sources said. ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh are aimed at providing good The Chinese move (JMB) operatives in Bangladesh governance, promoting social assumes significance as Ladakh before initiating series of ruth- D justice and ensuring econom- is also referred to as "Little less killings of progressive blog- ic development in Jammu & Tibet" due to the local inhabi- gers in Dhaka. Kashmir, official sources said. tants following Tibetan The Pakistani proxies are It was learnt that Foreign Buddhism. also building the narrative that % Q $R Secretary Vijay Gokhale briefed The article in South China the troop deployment in the the envoys of the US, Britain, Morning Post titled "Ladakh: Valley is as an extension of France, China and Russia, the the good, bad and ugly sides to Indian aggression in Kashmir, New Delhi/Kolkata: The don’t understand why there said that abolition of Article five permanent members of the India's 'Little Tibet', high in the sources said adding the hard- Government’s decision to abro- should be Article 35 A.” 370 is “apparently” not uncon- UNSC. Other senior officials Himalayas underscored the liners like Fazlur Rahman may gate Article 370, which gave On the other hand, former stitutional. He said the decision apprised envoys of a number of shift in the introduction saying, unseat Pakistan PM Imran special status to Jammu & Union Law Minister and senior to grant special status to other countries about the "Known as Little Tibet due to Khan with the help of the Kashmir, evoked mixed Congress leader and advocate Jammu and Kashmir under Government’s decision on a shared cultural and religious Army there. response from legal experts Ashwini Kumar said, “The Article 370 of the Constitution Jammu & Kashmir. heritage, Ladakh, in the Indian However, panic has gripped on Monday as some hailed it as decision of the Union Govt to was temporary and transition- In the light of interest State of Jammu & Kashmir is Pakistan-sponsored terror “historic” and “long overdue” alter the status of the Jammu & al, and as such it cannot last for- expressed by members of the about the size of England, with groups in the Valley with step while others called it Kashmir is fraught with ever. “That temporary provi- diplomatic community, senior a population similar in number Hizbul Mujahideen asking its “political misadventure” serious political consequences sion continued for more than MEA officials briefed the to that of the Hong Kong dis- cadres to remain safe and carry fraught with danger. for the nation.” 70 years, how long can it con- envoys of several countries, trict of Wan Chai. minimum number of weapons. The Modi Government has While former Attorney tinue? I cannot say whether it the sources said. Meanwhile, Pakistan's ISI Amid the evolving situation abolished Article 370 and General Soli Sorabjee was of is politically wise or not, but The Government revoked proxies are projecting devel- in Kashmir, Hizbul Mujahideen simultaneously moved a sepa- the view that “nothing revolu- apparently, it is not Article 370 which gave special opments related to the scrap- may offer to talk directly to the rate bill to bifurcate the state tionary has been done (by the unconstitutional,” Ganguly told status to Jammu & Kashmir and ping of Article 370 from the Centre on the eve of upcoming into two separate Union Government)” as now the laws PTI here. proposed that the State be split State as an "an extension of Eid, soruces said. Territories of Jammu & which were not applicable to He said if the abrogation of into two Union Territories, Indian aggression in the Valley" "The Government has to be Kashmir, and Ladakh. the state till now will be applic- Article 370 is challenged in Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. even as Islamabad has launched cautious and vigilant to ensure Senior advocate and con- able now. court, it might take a different Pakistan has always sought hectic lobbying through spon- Pakistan-influenced Kashmiris stitutional law expert Rakesh “It is very complicated legal view on a deeper probe, but to internationalise the Kashmir sored organise against scrap- are confined in terms of enhanc- Dwivedi said, “It (the decision) situation and I have not fully “apparently there is no uncon- issue by raking it up on all glob- ping of Article 370 by ing their ideological influence to is completely legal. There is no analysed it. It appears what they stitutionality in it”. al forums. The Modi Parliament. Islamabad has Indian Muslims in other parts chance of succeeding of plea (Centre) have superseded the Ganguly said that under Government had in its first directed the lobbying organi- of the hinterland. Containing against the Government’s deci- old Presidential order,” former Article 370 (sub-article 3), term launched a major diplo- sations sponsored by it to the influence of Pakistan- sion.” “It was a long overdue Solicitor General and senior there is a provision for with- matic blitzkrieg to reach out to organise conferences and backed agents is the upcoming historic step. It should go and advocate Harish Salve said. drawing this special status, the international community protests to convince world challenge for the government it is no more required. It is a In Kolkata, Former which can be done by the exposing Pakistan on its sup- leaders against the latest Indian and the security agencies," said welcome step. Kashmir was Supreme Court judge Justice President in consultation with ' . port to terrorism and sought to legislative move in Jammu & Counter-Terrorism expert Dr also open for outsiders so I (retd) Ashok Kumar Ganguly the State Assembly. PTI 1 ' isolate Islamabad. Kashmir. Pakistan is also like- Rituraj Mate. ly to vociferously raise the ;" ,%1 ! &" issue in the upcoming United
There were no tweets from motherland. Today in the true a cryptic tweet, saying, “This movement will only #OneNationOneLaw,” the actor the Bachchans, the three Khans sense of the word INDIA “Kashmir Solution has begun.” get Kashmir in the forefront for wrote on the microblogging ollywood was mostly silent — Aamir, Shah Rukh, Salman becomes ONE! Jai Hind,” the Sinha, known for films all the right reasons. The site. Bon the Centre’s decision to — or Akshay Kumar, who has actor wrote on Twitter. such as “Mulk” and “Article 15”, investors will create numerous Mirza wished for the abolish Article 370, which gave emerged as something of a Panag hailed the decision declined to comment when job opportunities for the com- “peace, prosperity and sus- special status to Jammu & poster boy for socio-political as “an incredibly bold move”. “I reached by PTI. However, in mon man which will in turn tainable development for the Kashmir, with a handful of movies, including “Toilet: Ek do hope that the lives of the response to Delhi Chief boost economy of the State and people of #Ladakh and industry insiders coming out in Prem Khatha” and “Mission average Kashmiri will change Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s the youth will not fall prey to #JammuAndKashmir.” support of the move but big Mangal”. Home Minister Amit for the better in the future. And tweet supporting the Centre’s people with malicious inten- The actor recently starred stars maintaining their dis- Shah moved the resolution on also, for now, that their con- move and expressing the hope tions which will indirectly in Kashmir-set web series tance. Article 370 and a separate nectivity is restored so we can that it would bring peace and reduce violence in the Valley,” “Kaafir”. Actor Raveena The move was hailed by bill to bifurcate the State into hear what they have to say too. development in the State, Raina said in a statement. Tandon said she wished for a known Government backers two separate Union Territories #370Abolished,” she added. he tweeted, “Peace Sir??? Massey expressed grati- “peaceful growth” for Kashmir such as actors Anupam Kher of Jammu & Kashmir, Kher, who was in New Really???”. tude towards the Centre. and Kashmiris. and Paresh Rawal with others and Ladakh. York, said he had woken up to Calling it a “historical day” “Never did I think I’d say this. Srinagar-born National like Gul Panag and Vikrant Reacting to the news, the best news of his life. That and an issue that was long But, THANK YOU! Award-winning actor Zaira Massey also joining them in Rawal, a former BJP MP, said the announcement took place pending, Jammu-born actor @BJP4India @AmitShah & Wasim posted a prophetic congratulating the Centre for the country had become one in on the day of the release of his Mohit Raina said the move will @narendramodi It had to go! tweet on Sunday. the move while director its truest sense today. autobiography was a gift, he only help create education and #Article370 Those warning of “This too shall pass! Anubhav Sinha was measured “Today is the true and added. employment for the people in ‘dangerous consequences’ #Kashmir,” Wasim, who recent- in his response. complete independence of our On Sunday, he had posted the Valley. SHAME ON YOU! ly quit films, said. 2, ! 2% '(9 !"#$ ! 7 8/,
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! ! "" 9 '( " Sabha MP and chief whip Rajya Sabha membership Amarinder Singh, Anil Shastri, The party is undergoing a ( ,C Bhubaneshwar Kalita resigning today,” Kalita said. Asked about Karan Singh amongst others deep crisis and elected repre- ! +A( from the membership of the his future plans, he said he will voiced concern over lack of sentatives at national and State & ># ># ! 7& ' O ! D Rajya Sabha opposing the disclose them after a few days. clarity over the leadership issue level including Karnataka and ( ># &! > *CJ ! " party’s stand and senior party He did not confirm if he was The party on Sunday Maharashtra have quit the % ## ( &&#=" ## ! &%# ( leader Janardan Dwivedi pub- joining the BJP. announced that Congress grand old party to join the rul- licly supporting the ruling dis- For his part, Dwivedi’s Working Committee (CWC) ing BJP. Leaders of the party pensation’s decision. assertion came even as the will meet on August 10 to find have cited indecision and con- Rajya Sabha Chairman M Congress staunchly opposed a successor to Rahul Gandhi to fusion within the rank and file Venkaiah Naidu announced the Government’s decision. lead the party. The meeting of the party after Rahul’s res- %% in the House that he has accept- Dwivedi said: “My political would be the first since Rahul ignation as a reason to quit. ed Kalita’s resignation. guru Ram Manohar Lohia ji announced his decision to quit A host of leaders holding “I was asked by the party to was always against this Article. as the party chief following the party positions, a majority of no dynamic nation can allow gration of the state into India @narendramodi ji and issue a whip but this is against A mistake of history has been party’s Lok Sabha debacle. them in the middle-level, had this situation to continue. “A has been “honoured”. @AmitShah ji on this historic the mood of the nation. The corrected today, albeit late. I Many have opined that resigned after Rahul quit to JP leaders termed historical wrong has been The national general sec- decision regarding #Article370. party as it is on its way towards welcome this.” Priyanka Gandhi was the need enable restructuring of the BGovernment’s decision to undone today. Article 35A retary and the party’s point per- This has opened up the path of destruction and I can’t be a con- Dwivedi speaking against of the hour. However, Priyanka party. Top Congress leaders revoke Article 370 as “bold”, came through the back door son in the state said that the growth and development for tributor to it,” he said in a letter. the party’s line of action isn’t has said she is not ready to take have been pondering over who “historic” and “monumental”. without following the proce- complete integration of Jammu #JammuAndKashmir,” tweeted Kalita is a Rajya Sabha surprising, as it comes when the baton since she was newer could succeed Rahul and sev- Over the years, abrogation of dure under Article 368 of the and Kashmir was a longstand- party spokesperson Shahnawaz member from Assam. He had the Congress is facing a severe to the party as compared to her eral rounds of meetings have Article 370 has had always Constitution of India. It had to ing demand of the nation. Hussain. only a few months left in his leadership crisis — one that has sibling Rahul too has ruled out taken place, but a decision on been one of BJP’s pre-poll go,” he said. “What a glorious day. After scrapping of Article tenure and was due to retire on led the party to lose its the possibility of a Gandhi his successor has not been promises in its manifestos. “The decision of the Finally the martyrdom of thou- 370, the government’s next April 9, 2020. He is the second Government in Karnataka and family member succeeding him taken yet. Party patriarch LK Advani Government will help the peo- sands starting with Dr Shyam agenda should be to get back saw it as “historic” decision ple of Jammu and Kashmir the Prasad Mukherjee for complete the Pakistan occupied Kashmir towards strengthening “nation- most. More investment, more integration of J&K into Indian (PoK), Rajya Sabha nominated al integration”. Advani, the industry, more private educa- Union is being honoured and member Subramanian Swamy. 5 longest serving BJP president, tional institutions, more jobs the seven decade old demand “Return of the territory in said the scrapping of Article and more revenue will come,” of the entire nation being the possession of Pakistan is the 370 has been a part of the BJP’s he said. realised in front of our eyes; in next agenda item for us. I core ideology since the days of Kashmir’s regional leaders our lifetime. hope the decisiveness with .23/'! Jan Sangh. “I congratulate now feel that they will not be Ever imagined?” he tweet- which Prime Minister and Prime Minister Shri Narendra able to whip up the fake issue ed moments after Shah made Home Minister have taken this Modi and Home Minister Shri of ‘sentiment verses benefit to the announcement in step, will take the next step also Amit Shah for this historic ini- the people’, Jaitley said. Parliament. when we are ready to recover :$# ::> tiative and pray for peace, “A bold and historic deci- Amidst acrimonious the land as per the resolution prosperity and progress in sion. We salute our Great India scenes in Parliament, the gov- of this Parliament,” he said Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh,” — one India,” former ernment also moved a bill supporting the resolution on Narendra Modi government he said in a statement. foreign Minister Sushma proposing bifurcation of the removal of Article 370. with regard to the number of He said he is happy with Swaraj tweeted. State of Jammu & Kashmir into fter the abrogation of assembly constituencies only. the government’s decision to BJP leader Ram Madhav two Union Territories — AArticle 370 that gives spe- Presently, the state of revoke Article 370 and hailed the government’s deci- Jammu & Kashmir division , . cial status to Jammu & Jammu and Kashmir has 87 believes that it is a bold step sion on Article 370 in and Ladakh. 7 Kashmir, the Modi assembly constituencies and towards “strengthening nation- Jammu and Kashmir and said “PM @narendramodi ji ne 3 P . Government is expected to set six Lok Sabha constituencies. al integration”. the martyrdom of its ideo- kamaal kar diya. Desh ki ! up a Delimitation Commission Of them, four assembly and Former Finance Minister logue Dr Shyama Prasad ummeedon pe khare utre. to redefine the electoral one Lok Sabha constituencies Arun Jaitley in a blog said that Mukherjee for complete inte- Many many congrats to boundary of the constituencies are in Ladakh region, which is in the State. going to be a separate Union The Jammu and Kashmir Territory. !!# B4** Reorganisation Bill, 2019, pro- Kashmir Valley has 46 A 7 . && vides for an increase in seats (more than 50 per cent) assem- 4 ( ? from 107 to 114 through a bly and three (half of) parlia- CL.LL.,-5 +C0,4J delimitation exercise and all the mentary constituencies allocat- 09 # seven new ones will be created. ed to Jammu and Kashmir. 9/E$ *50-3J O Top sources said that the Jammu has 37 assembly and two 0 ##& ! . Election Commission (EC) will Lok Sabha seats. Theoretically, 5,0+3J && start the process of delimitation 24 assembly seats are earmarked ,C of the constituencies in Jammu for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. !/E7: % & Kashmir once the bill to The last time a delimitation # . bifurcate the state into two exercise took place in the state && Union Territories is passed. was also under President’s rule, acquired territories. 53.-L.53L. ! # . Delimitation would be carried in 1995, by Justice (retd) KK Constitutional expert and # &. out on the basis of the 2011 Gupta Commission when J&K he Constitution noted lawyer Harish Salve said !& CB055J Census data. was divided into 87 Assembly T(Application to Jammu & that Article 370 provides for a && !0 The Delimitation constituencies. While Muslim Kashmir) Order, 2019 super- presidential order. The presi- B50+3J ##& ! Commission will redraw the majority Kashmir Valley has 46 seded ‘the Constitution dential order of 1954 is now ,B0L+J maps of assembly and parlia- seats, Hindu majority Jammu (Application to Jammu & superseded. The bill that’s been && .3C % mentary constituencies of region has 36 and Kashmir) Order, 1954’. The introduced is for reorganisa- Jammu and Kashmir, which Buddhist dominated Ladakh 1954 presidential proclama- tion. “You’ve had reorganisa- 9 " # converted into a Union division four. tion, which was not passed by tion of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, 5L033J##& ! Territory after the Presidential For Ladakh, according to Parliament, is what gave Article etc. There is no amendment of % !! G B0*LJ Order 2019. Government’s Jammu & 370 expression on ground. Article 370. No requirement of && . EC officials said that the Kashmir reorganisation pro- Signed by the President the amendment. There was a B.-,.BL+&& Commission will have to carry posal, will have no legislature, Ram Nath Kovind, “it shall presidential order earlier, there’s # .,C0,4J out the exercise after a the delimitation commission come into force at once, a new order now. It may have .*B0**J Delimitation Commission is will have the task of looking and shall thereupon supersede far-reaching political conse- 3+0C-J appointed. The delimitation into the number and demar- the Constitution (Application quences but legally it’s fine,” 09 # commission will submit its cation of both the Assembly to Jammu & Kashmir) Salve added. % recommendation to the and Lok Sabha constituencies Order, 1954 as amended from Under Article 370, the in Jammu and Kashmir regions time to time. Centre has no power to declare of the existing State. It is important to note that financial emergency. This This comes in the back- Article 370(1)(c) explicitly Article grants an autonomous drop of complaints — particu- mentions that Article 1 of the status to Jammu & Kashmir. larly from people living in Indian Constitution — which Citizens from other States can- Jammu region — that a small- lists the States of the Union — not buy property in Jammu & er in size and dense in popu- applies to Kashmir through Kashmir. While Article 35A, lation, Kashmir Valley has Article 370. This means that it incorporated into the enjoyed overwhelming pres- 3 is Article 370 that binds the Constitution in 1954, provides ence in state assembly and / 7 P State of Jammu & Kashmir to special rights and privileges to undue share in the Lok Sabha. ! "#$8 the Indian Union. the citizens of the State. ronged and displaced ' The notification modifying Wfrom the Valley in the Article 370 declared: in provi- 1990s, Kashmiri Pandits on that the exiled community so to clause (3) of article 370 of Monday hailed the scrapping has heaved a sigh of relief that this Constitution, the expres- of Article 370 of the its identity, culture and sym- sion “Constituent Assembly of Constitution as a “historic bols of heritage will find full the State referred to in clause event” and hoped it would protection and perpetuation (2)” shall read “Legislative pave the way for return to under the Union territory dis- Assembly of the State”. their homeland with honour pensation, the statement said. According to it, the provi- and dignity. “With the abolition of sions of only Article 1 and Global Kashmiri Pandit Article 370, the Government Article 370 applied to the State. Diaspora (GKPD), a body of India will be able to bring Article 1 states that India shall representing the community Jammu and Kashmir nearer to be a Union of States and the across the world, said the the rest of the nation,” said territory of India is composed decision cements territorial, Manoj Bhan, president of the of territories of States, the political and cultural unity of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territories and any the Indian Union. Vichaar Manch. “August 5, 2019 will go The Kashmiri Pandit down in the history of the community hopes that the country as a day that has put Modi government will chalk the lasting seal on the sover- out a road map of their return eignty of Parliament over the to the Valley soon, he said. entire Indian Union,” it said in “We want a separate settle- a statement. ment in the Valley where all “The draft bill presented Kashmiri Pandits, who borne by Home Minister Amit Shah the brunt of forced exodus, in Parliament vindicates the can live together,” Bhan said. ideals of our great leaders like “August 5 will go down as Syama Prasad Mukherjee, Kashmir Liberation Day. Deendayal Upadhyaya, Atal Liberation from dynastic rule, Bihari Vajpayee and others liberation from corruption, who dedicated or sacrificed liberation from an unjust their lives for the integrity and State. Liberation for every sovereignty of India,” the part of this diverse state. GKPD said. Liberation for all,” Padam This is for the first time Shri KN Pandita said. !"#$ ! ! 9 5# 26 $""%5 !%"0!8 & <9 = #0!8 &8 44$/%)'"4&&).# ' 8 % &D &,,$!!%2% '(9 - ! %F " R%$ $ &% $ , ! 9 % % ! !!"& . !& % ) " &! . G & && % ! ! " : - ? S ( @7/ @4 8 A # # @7/ 0 8 8 : - ) $ .5>7 : S ormer Mumbai Police B :'- ( Commissioner and Director- ) ) " General of Police, Gujarat and # # : 8 8 $ Punjab, Julio Ribeiro, recently expressed unhappiness with the ? S 8 S BharatiyaF Janata Party (BJP) for inducing 10 6 Congress MLAs to its side in Goa, deviating (8 " from its political philosophy and ethics. Recalling his friendship with Laxmi Kanta ( 8 ) ( Chawla and Hit Abhilashi in terrorism-afflict- 0 ) ed Punjab, Ribeiro says he felt the BJP would 8 # 8 uphold “a different type of politics.” He himself “never voted for the BJP 0 8 because the general run of minority think- C$ ? D ) ing is that it is an exclusively Hindu party.” P Q 0 8 S What a strange political orthodoxy to espouse. However, he explains, “My Hindu ancestors 3 0 )S ?( in Goa were converted by the Portuguese 8 ? ( more than four centuries ago. Since then, we 0 have become a minority in our own country and our vote goes to those who will protect ? our culture and identity.” % 8 S (.54@ The officer misses the deep introspection ( $( ( this should have triggered. He does not say if his ancestors converted out of attraction .5E5 ! A towards the faith of the new conquerors or , ? ? ? 8 ? out of fear to escape the cruel Inquisition. of their letter proves that free dle security forces that were demanding a teacher of English - $ F Historical evidence suggests it was the latter. media and free speech are compelled to retaliate — all and computers; temples were Did the new converts in Goa feel inferior to blooming in India. Interestingly, aimed at showing the world that vandalised in Kaliachak, O G $ the White invaders, and does the sense of one of the signatories was con- the Indian state is keeping Deganga, Baduria and Raniganj. ( ( being “a minority in our own country” orig- victed of sedition in 2010 and is Kashmir by force. There have been many episodes )S inate with those tyrants? Or was it vis-à-vis on bail during pendency of his 9 Despite ignoring the truth in of violence against BJP workers, , - ( the British, who dominated India until 1947, appeal. Jammu & Kashmir, these emi- but not one eminence called the though Portugal retained its Goan colony till The senior police officer @> 9E nences cringe from accepting the Chief Minister or Trinamool ) # ( India expelled it in 1961? and 49 eminences (minus one) anti-national tag. They profess Congress (TMC) workers to S ( Obviously, this refined sense of minor- are part of an ecosystem unique 7@ compassion for the suffering account. # 8 ityhood began with independence in Hindu- to India. The Hindu majority is multitudes but have never said a In July 2019, a temple was majority India, possibly due to subtle men- dubbed as communal and @ S word in support of the Kashmiri vandalised in Chandni Chowk ) 0 toring by the outgoing colonial masters. demonised; vicious propaganda Pandit community which was in the heart of the capital; pub- ($ # Unlike Jinnah and the Muslim League, is spread against it within the ? 7 @ driven out of the Valley in the lic anger ensured that the inci- @7/ ( ( Christians did not demand a separate country and in the West (main- =>@= winter of 1989-1990. Later, they dent could not be hushed up. homeland but the church did eye and con- ly London, Washington and UN shamelessly blamed the then But the “Lutyens united fami- 3:$ - S tinues to eye large tracts of India as a bodies), even as the “conscience => 9 Governor Jagmohan, who ly” remained unfazed. Its great- 8 ) Christian lebensraum. The church has an keepers” are embedded in 9 9 9 arrived in Srinagar on the morn- est moment came in September P Q P Q 8 B acute political sense and has instilled deep Government structures in India ing of the exodus and was pow- 2018, when the Supreme Court psychological separatism in the minds of its or receive other forms of State 7@ 9>E erless to prevent it. ruled that women of all ages F S ; ( flock. Priests openly suggest which party to patronage, if not both (foreign The signatories have never could enter the Sabarimala F ( support during elections, a diktat followed awards are separate). However, in 99. spoken up for tribal victims of Temple, breaking a centuries- ( ( ) scrupulously. Hence, though Hindus cele- recent years, the narrative is ? 9 Naxal terror but lionise “urban old restriction on women of a brate diversity and pose no threat to any- bringing diminishing returns as naxals” as human rights cru- certain age group. Despite a ( one’s culture or identity, a minority vote bank Hindus shun political formations 7@7 7 saders. They maintained silence spontaneous #Ready-to-wait ) ( ( has been created for political bargaining. that demean them. Its demise (=> > when calls to dismember India movement, non-believers egged A % S Simultaneously, 49 self-styled conscience abroad is a matter of time, thanks rang out in the heart of the cap- on by Kerala Chief Minister keepers of the nation (film-maker Mani to Western economic decline. ital and showed more compas- Pinarayi Vijayan tried to gate- ( Ratnam later backed out) wrote to Prime The open letter is an attempt @?> 9 sion for Ajmal Kasab, who per- crash the temple precincts to # ( Minister Narendra Modi (July 23) demand- to extend the shelf-life of their petrated unspeakable horror in humiliate the devotees. 8 # ( ing an end to the “lynching of Muslims, Dalits false narratives. So selective is 9> 79 > Mumbai in 2008 and for Afzal We thus see a narrative of and other minorities.” Projecting the alleged their truth that they kept a deaf- @> Guru, mastermind of the attack “majority oppression” coupled lynching as a routine affair, they demanded ening silence when separatist on Parliament in 2001. with strong advocacy of every- - S 3:$ 3 ( that the offence be made non-bailable, which leaders in the Kashmir Valley qui- >7 ?@9> In West Bengal, the last bas- thing Hindus consider unfair 7/ ( means that anyone accused of a crime can be etly sent their offspring abroad to D@> @D9 9 tion of secular-minority irre- and unjust. For these stalwarts " - F jailed without bail until the courts take up the study, work and settle down, dentism, the Chief Minister to complain of threats to their matter. This is too clever by half. while exhorting poor families to = 9>@ . D ordered imprisonment of those freedom of speech is just anoth- H In recent times, allegations of Muslims send their wards to pelt stones at @9@9 chanting Jai Shri Ram; violence er perversion of the public dis- being forced to say Jai Shri Ram have proved security forces. Being part of the was unleashed during the course in India. false on police investigation. Yet, the authors same ecosystem, this “Lutyens Panchayat elections in 2018 and (The writer is Senior Fellow, of this inchoate letter plead they should not extended family” was aware of the Lok Sabha elections in 2019; Nehru Memorial Museum and be branded as anti-Government when they the truth, but kept quiet as students were fired upon in Library; the views expressed are " exercise free speech. The wide dissemination teenagers bunked school to nee- Daribhit High School for personal) # R% "& & !& , * %%& % % & ! ! 3-4 ! 35 ! # 9 O !"# O %!6 ! & !! O ! %!" # ! %6 09 ! %!09 &! ! && P Q ! . K =M 3CL 7 '( & ) '(% # && 0 0 #0 !! *+,-0 , ! # '( - ( 1; 1; .0DC 0 @ 0 ( K # K %% K K@ % # .// ( 0 # , 0 O " ( O Q 2 , Sir — It is welcome that the Lok ! . " Sir — This refers to the editori- Sabha Speaker has provided the ! 3-4 7 # &! al, “Food democracy” (August 2). -S 0 option of delivering papers online '( 09 &6 While Zomato’s response to a 3 .4/ 0 to the members in lieu of physi- % %# customer, who refused to accept , - 3 55 ) cal copies from the next session '( &!6 food from a delivery executive onwards. The decision to go ! . % 6 who happened to belong to the (.54/ " 6 paper-free, while optional for ! . 6 Muslim community is laudable, now, must be made mandatory 7 %% @ the fact of the matter is that the 0 , - .557 measure. As most of the members % ( =& Q dream of an egalitarian society 7!! & GG0 " P Q 8 have access to emails and technol- still remains elusive. ogy, it is high time that both the & ! 7 Kudos to Zomato for not , - Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha > = ! D! K7>=DM 0 . yielding to such a rancid ( went paper-free and ensure seam- !# & ! %09 ! demand and emphatically refus- 3 $ 9 :S P0 Q less communication. ? %0 % &%% ing to do so by saying, “Food has The Lok Sabha Secretariat R % #6 # '( 0 no religion.” This bravo act of , - 22 may also adopt the best practices E# . % !! . ! # Zomato is more praiseworthy in ( ) ; 0 of the other bodies like the %"# !09 " && ( #0 such polarised atmosphere. S , - ( European Union, the United & K% . = C 10 Again, this unpleasant shock Nations Secretariat and the UN ! reeks of deeply imbedded big- # General Assembly, which follow otry in our psyche and the onus S # a robust paper-free documenta- lies on each and every individ- ( tion system. Further, efforts order as the person, who was since the driver happened to be ual to shun any kind of bigotry should be made by the Ministry assigned to deliver his order, was from a particular community. to make this world a more tol- P 0 Q 0 of Parliamentary Affairs to pro- a “non-Hindu”. Later, he even Imagine what would happen erant place to live. Any form of vide the details of private mem- Sir — This refers to the editori- took pride in the fact that he had if people from other communities religious appeasement and ( ber Bills and Bills amended/tabled al, “Food democracy” (August 2). cancelled his order and, thus, for- started following the same lines? excessive recourse to religious through a news website regular- It has become fashionable for gone the refund. The Madhya Pradesh police has dogma in the public space must ly. Extensive effort is necessary to people to misuse the social media This episode reflects on the filed a case against the customer be avoided. 3 S disseminate regular updates of forum to create needless contro- highly polarised times that we are but the Central Government Rohit Kaushik < # , -S parliamentary proceedings versy so as to create divisions on living in. However, this is not for must take harsh measures to pre- Via email through news portals. religious lines. This was aptly the first time that such bigotry has vent such religious appeasement. =/>7 3 0 Varun Dambal proved by the Zomato episode been reported. Earlier, one cus- N Nagarajan 1 % < Bengaluru where a customer cancelled an tomer had refused to ride a cab Via email 05.0=/:1: !"#$ %% : 5# 26 $""%5 , $& $&!? ",C8 ! @ @% , &"%@ & P 6%"2 8 2 %$@" "%#%$! "" !!$@ DC "%$ @ $ @"+A( D$ "$ @ @% && L$ L@&" # #G#%& # % !# &$" D F !0 O & 3 R 0 ! % % % %% . @9 $ + (% , - % !G7 % &@! $0 0 % ( # S 0 0 $ , - % P R SQ .5E5 # 8" ( 0S ? " P( Q @ - " , - % J % 3 S , - ? n this article, I have divided my view into two 6 P ( parts. In the first, I have asked why the super- Q G Irich must pay their fair share in nation-build- ing and other avenues to raise future revenues. P 0S Q 3 3 The second half is a plea to facilitate and enthuse , the industry instead of throttling India Inc, the - % golden goose that pays taxes and creates jobs. # 0 “Gandhiji’s trusteeship principle stated that 0 $ 3 legitimate profit earnings cannot be devoid of G social responsibility.” This means individuals, who are recipients of windfall gains unprecedent- ) : ed in the economic history thus far, must pay # , - % their fair share of progressive taxation on 3 0 income — whether it’s the highest high net worth individuals (HHNI), the affluent farmers or CSR 0 $ ( non-compliant companies. The Indian economy C 55 D K is in a “negative uncharted territory” with fewer 3 avenues left to collect revenue. Perhaps it’s time # # for the Government to even think of taxing big- 9 > , - tech internet companies, unafraid of US President 7 $ S ! 3 S Donald Trump’s tantrums, by taking a leaf from 9 9 , -S 0 K 0 ; "( the French Government. France became the first 9 8 P Q 3 country to approve a three per cent tax on local 7@ 9E revenues (instead of taxing only profits) from US > : 3 tech giants. Japan and Singapore are expected to follow suit. => 79 9E. 3 While super-rich individuals are obliged to 9 9E@D 3 pay higher taxes relative to their income, the con- =@ 7 8 # ( verse is also true that India needs to enthuse 9 3 ; entrepreneurial spirit to realise its distant dream @ 9 K of becoming a $5 trillion economy. It must 9 herein where philanthrophic instincts in ed the attachment of assets premature- power tariffs, labour and land laws. C ( remove the impediments to its growth. This can @?> 99@ India are so minimal that the ly when the assessments were incom- Lastly, the build up of toxic assets in 3 D 8 start with the lowering of corporate taxes on the >7 > 9 Government had to make Corporate plete and his business needed to mon- the banks has hampered their ability to G < , - 6,000 largest firms, who continue to be taxed at Social Responsibility (CSR) mandatory etise assets to repay debt? Businesses fail lend further. The much-needed liquid- =@ 7E0D >9>. 3 .557 30 per cent, as compared to 17-21 per cent in the > under Section 135 of the Companies Act but failure cannot be criminalised. ity infusion of 10,000 crore must find 3 ( developed countries in next year’s budget; firm- in 2013. Despite making two per cent of This has made India Inc unite in vent- its way into priority sector lending by ly admonishing overzealous tax officials to stop 79 ? > profits earned over an average of three ing suppressed anger at using coercive providing credit for MSME’s, automo- tax terrorism; addressing liquidity crunch that D@>9 years compulsory, many profitable measures to raise arbitrary demands by bile, retail and housing finance compa- , 0 has bought credit supply to a standstill; and industries remain non-compliant as assessing officers, forced to meet unre- nies to lend for affordable housing — all 4/ ( ( fuelling a virtuous cycle of consumption. Till eco- T=@>979@> per the latest findings by the Comptroller alistic targets upon which their of which will raise the Gross Domestic 3 $ 9 : nomic activity does not revive on all cylinders, 6 and Auditor General of India (CAG). appraisals are based. Product (GDP). Because India’s $2.7 tril- 9 ( neither will jobs, savings or Government’s rev- @ 9 @ The rich are now getting richer with Consider this factoid that the IT lion economy needs real growth rates 0 enue improve from the current six per cent. >9 sharper increases in the value of their department is the biggest litigant with close to nine per cent if we have to reach 0 With dismal economic data on sectoral loss- T=@>9 9@ personal wealth, relative to national per a petition rate of above 80 per cent and the $5 trillion-mark by 2024-25. , ? 9 es due to contraction in investments, consump- =>@979 @ 9 capita income and savings. India today success rates of under 30 per cent. In The other great worry is the rise of ( tion and external demand coming to light on a =@ 7 @D struggles with a Gross National Income its haste to cleanse the system, is the leverage in sovereign, personal and cor- R S 2 ( daily basis, there is a prevailing sense of déjà vu 99 (GNI) of around $2,000 per capita as Government failing to distinguish porate debt globally with the national S $ that presages a 2008-like economic crisis. Each compared to China, with a GNI per capi- between genuine business failures and average debt of advanced economies day, post the budget, the Sensex has chipped away ta of $9,800. wilful defaulters and tax evaders, who surpassing 100 per cent of the GDP. a few hundred points. This has been attributed To widen the tax net, the previously gamed the system? Easy credit in the past fuelled asset bub- , -S to the 9,400 Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) Government must find ways to tax the These are challenging times and bles in stocks markets and the housing 0 pulling out a net of 11,000 crore in July from rich farmer. The CAG found that agri- what the business community needs are sector, presaging recession, which last- # , - the Indian markets in a tantrum response to the cultural income of nearly 500 crore predictability, stability of policies and ed longer and made deeper cuts. H # , -S surcharge on the super-rich. Policy interventions was allowed as exemption in 2017-18 sustained dialogue with the Government borrowings through sov- S 8 , - are desperately needed to ring-fence specific FPI’s by the income-tax authorities without Government to recalibrate policy. The ereign loans at low interest rates could $ S ! trust entities through the directive under Section adequate verification. The TARC had Indian economy was driven by the twin become a dangerous practice of relying 119 of the IT act as their exodus has weakened recommended that farmers with agri- engines of growth: Domestic con- on cheap loans to continually fund pop- ( 8 , - market sentiments, affecting retail investors and cultural income of 50 lakh plus should sumption and Government-funded ulist schemes. Though sovereign bor- 3 G not only HNI’s. Once resolved, considering the pay income tax. As the decision to levy public investments — both of which rowings bring money into the econo- earning opportunities in India, this is a tempo- a tax on agriculture income lies with the need expansionary monetary and fis- my at lower interest rates, it is impor- ( rary phase as FPIs will ultimately return and State Governments, this can be imposed cal stimulus. Further, newer incentives tant “monetary policies support growth, 0 increase their holdings as valuations turn more only if they pass a resolution under are needed for the dwindling export without the risky build-up of leverage”. attractive once the markets bottom out. Article 252 of the Constitution, autho- sector as de-globalisation has hurt Modi 2.0 will hopefully get more )S # As the Budget did not increase the tax burden rising the Centre to do so. exports due to protectionist policies of proactive instead of a reactive stance 0 S on the middle classes, the surcharge specific to indi- One grants that Governments can- the West. Besides, while Phase I of the to economic challenges as even reme- 3 viduals was one avenue for the Government to not have a “rob from Peter to pay Paul globalisation relied on outsourcing dial policies take a minimum of six , - ( mobilise revenue for its welfare schemes. Across attitude” towards the rich, nor resort to from low-wage countries, in Phase II, months to kick in. The first step is to # developed nations, the ultra-rich, 0.01 per cent of oppressive tax terrorism — a pre- that wage-arbitrage has narrowed with enthuse India Inc, the golden geese S the likes of Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and big-tech existing malady of the IT department only 18 per cent of the global goods cur- that lay the golden eggs. ! "S " # $" % companies, are volunteering to pay higher taxa- from the UPA era. In the case of the rently traded involving exports to (The writer is an author, columnist and tion, proportionate to their windfall gains. tragic suicide of Cafe Coffee Day higher-wage countries. 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wrongdoers to their graves. At the unturned to launder the money. appointed the National Building that the buyers have been asked to than 500 crore as stated by both same time, the court also unearthed They obtained loan from banks in Construction Corporation (NBCC), deposit the balance money as per authorities. As per the court order, one of the biggest real estate scam the name of home buyers and which has been assisting it in assess- the builder-buyer agreement under the lease has been terminated and conducted under the very nose and swindled it. The bank officials ing the cost and time, for the com- the supervision of the court receiv- RERA registrations of all projects connivance of officials and politi- worked in tandem with the pletion of the housing projects that er. It further directed the authori- have been cancelled. The authority cal leaders. The court was ably Amrapali group, ignored regula- have been lying in limbo. The NBCC ties to smoothly register the prop- had no claim on this as they failed assisted by senior lawyer ML tions and turned a blind eye to the has pegged its fee at eight per cent erties and that the dues to the tune to check the fraud. This amount >D@> D@>@@ Lahoty, the National Company Law fraud committed by the directors of of the construction cost. The court of 3,600 crore should be recovered should immediately be deposited Tribunal, forensic auditors and flat Amrapali. On top of all this, these also rightfully debarred the Noida by selling off the attached proper- with the NBCC so that it can start the 9 G % ; buyer crusader, Amit Gupta, who thugs did not prepare accounts and Greater Noida authorities from ties of the Amrapali group. work as per its project report submit- % K took a lot of personal risk in pur- from 2015 to 2018, knowing it well staking claim to the 3,600 crore bal- However, a few niggling issues ted before the court. This fund can % 09 n July 23, a two-judge Bench suing the case to its logical end. that it was all going to be over. ance with the Amrapali group. remain. First, once the buyers be used as “seed capital” to kick off "# ! of the Supreme Court of While quoting the forensic To set things right, the court This writer had always been deposit 100 per cent of the due construction, may be as an alterna- #&& India, consisting of Justice auditors appointed by it, the apex ordered the cancellation of the reg- highlighting the fact that the author- amount in the Supreme Court, a tive to the demand of “stress funds” O & & . Arun Mishra and Justice Uday court stated that a “serious fraud” istration of the Amrapali group ities had no business to make money committee of buyers should be by Amrapali home buyers. Lalit, delivered a historic judgement has been played by the Amrapali under the Real Estate (Regulation out of an acquired land from the formed for each project so as to The Government of India needs & in the case of writ petition (civil) No group. It was done in connivance and Development) Act, 2016, can- farmers by invoking extraordinary assist the court receiver. This com- to use this judgement to reform the ! 940/2017, Bikram Chatterji and with authorities in Noida and celled the lease deeds signed between clauses and then auction them for mittee should also help the receiv- real estate sector. At the same time, 09 others vs Union of India and others, Greater Noida. Money was divert- the builder and the authorities and housing to mint money. In fact, this er in auditing the work of the the Uttar Pradesh Government ! # to bring governance back on the ed to personal accounts of the vested the rights of these deeds to the is a very lethal concept of befooling NBCC so that payments are linked needs to take strict action against rails. The move has, thus, ensured company’s directors and other receiver, senior advocate Venkat the political leadership to create to the progress of construction. officials and authorities, who made # & justice to more than 42,000 hassled dummy firms. Bogus bills in viola- Ramani, appointed by the court. these agencies to get away with Second, the court invoked the a mockery of governance. This %# home buyers of Noida and Greater tion of the Foreign Exchange It is of equal importance that Government rules and then do violation of the Public Trust Doctrine judgement may bring a new era in 0 Noida. The Executive miserably Management Act (FEMA) were besides pulling up the Amrapali whatever they like to do. The Central by the Noida and Greater Noida the real estate sector and prevent ! %! % failed on this count. created as they obtained invest- group, the court castigated the Noida and State Government must review authorities and held them equally frauds. But the Centre as well as The verdict will long be remem- ments and over valued them to and Greater Noida authorities as well this culture of constitution of such accountable for the fraud. The home State Governments will have to fol- & O # bered as one of the finest judicial siphon off the home buyers’ money. as the banks for their connivance and pompous bodies and put proper buyers’ funds were utilised by the low the court orders in the true # decision taken in recent times. The The court has ordered the palpable negligence. In order to checks and balances. Amrapali group’s directors/promot- spirit to end it for all. ! !0 court’s decision came after a deep Enforcement Directorate to nab the ensure that the buyers get possession However, the best part of the er vis-à-vis payments to the land (The writer is a former civil study of facts and chasing the culprits. The criminals left no stone of their dream homes soon, the court Supreme Court’s judgement was authorities, which amount to more servant) )! < !"#$
$!!, $ , (% %%! & #8 )&% :* " ;F !(9@(' &$ % B%5,1 =@> kets currencies and get out as )! =- !!% % - , % China seems more than willing he Reserve Bank of India is * + % *?9@<5 A& he rupee on Monday to let its currency crumble in an Texpected to cut key policy quity benchmark Sensex Tcrashed by 113 paise — the effort to shore up trade vol- rates by 25 basis points on EMonday crashed over 418 !! %?5@ 5 A& biggest single-day drop in past umes and negate the pricing Wednesday taking the bench- points to slip below the 36,700- ! ; ?4@4 A& ?.@49 six years — to close at a five- impact from US tariffs, said mark repo rate to 5.50 per cent, , 1 !1? @ 7 1 0 1 7 level, a near five-month low, as A /!* * month low of 70.73 due to Rajesh Cheruvu, The Chief says a DBS report. 1)( =) ) 1 massive global sell-offs and ?.@<. A heavy capital outflows by Investment Officer, Validus According to DBS, mone- ;$:A 1)( =) ) =! growing political uncertain- investors anxious over the US- Wealth. tary policy easing will have to ties in Kashmir rattled China trade tension, a sharp “The ramifications for continue with a sub-target investors’ sentiment. devaluation in yuan and uncer- China would, of course, be the inflation on hand. Moreover, Likewise, the NSE gauge On the other hand, Bharti Jammu and Kashmir and tainty over Kashmir issue. capital markets outflows from soft numbers (auto, cement Nifty dived nearly 135 points to Airtel, TCS, Tech Mahindra, moved a separate bill to bifur- This was the third straight the country. The INR should sales, production, PMIs, con- close at 10,862.60. HDFC and Bajaj Auto emerged cate the state into two separate session of fall for the rupee, also mirror some of the same struction sector) underscores Both benchmark indices — as top gainers. union territories of Jammu during which it lost a massive weakness and FPIs may con- weak economic activity. Sensex and Nifty — saw an Sectorally, except IT other and Kashmir, and Ladakh, 194 paise. tinue their dumping spree of “Consensus expects the intense volatility throughout indices ended in the red led by amid massive opposition The US-China trade-relat- Indian assets resulting in a Reserve Bank of India to the session due to multiple energy (down 2.7 per cent) fol- uproar in Rajya Sabha. ed concerns weighed on the bleak near term outlook for the lower its repo rate by 25 bps headwinds like escalation in lowed by metal, bank, auto, The rupee declined sharply investor community and kept INR,” he projected. to 5.50 per cent at its mone- US-China trade war, weak cor- FMCG, infra and pharma. BSE by 90 paise to 70.50 in after- the pressure on the Indian In a highly volatile trade, tary policy meeting on August porate earnings, rupee down- Smallcap and Midcap index fell noon trade following jitters in rupee, forex traders said. the rupee opened at 70.20 at the 7,” DBS said in a research fall and political tensions in over 1 per cent. the global currency markets. “India’s rupee tumbled the interbank forex market and report. The Monetary Policy Jammu and Kashmir. “Multiple headwinds led to The Chinese yuan slipped to most since December triggered touched a low of 70.74 and a Committee (MPC) will meet After cracking over 700 market volatility for the day. 7.03 level against the US dollar, by depreciating Yuan. Chinese high of 70.18 against the during August 5 to 7, 2019 for points in day trade, the 30- Concerns of political crisis which investors consider as a key Yuan weakened beyond 7 per American currency. the Third Bi-monthly B , !C ' ) ! share index pared losses to developing in J&K and no fur- threshold, amid reports that dollar for the first time since The currency finally settled Monetary Policy Statement ,))) D /9:E!7 ' close at 36,699.84, still down by ther cues on exclusion of sur- Beijing was devaluing its cur- 2008, signalling a new phase in at 70.73 against the US dollar for 2019-20. ! 9 418.38 points, or 1.13 per cent. charge to FPI’s added to volatil- rency to support exporters, and the trade war between US and — a level not seen since March In its June policy review, It hit a low of 36,416.79 and a ity in the market. Selling was neutralise US President Donald China,” said V K Sharma, Head 1 — down 113 paise or 1.62 per while reducing the rate for the high of 36,844.05. broad based despite late recov- Trump’s decision to impose PCG & Capital Markets cent over its previous closing third time in a row, the RBI had The 50-share Nifty plunged ery witnessed in auto and fresh 10 per cent tariffs on USD Strategy, HDFC Securities. price. This is the highest single- signalled more easing as it by 134.75 points or 1.23 per banks while IT held on with 300 billion in Chinese goods. Rahul Gupta, Currency day fall for the rupee since looked to support an economy cent to close at 10,862.60 points gains due to weakening rupee. In Asian markets, Shanghai Research Head, Emkay Global August 2013. growing at the slowest pace as 38 of its constituents Consolidation may extend Composite Index, Hang Seng, Financial Services said follow- Traders said the near term since the BJP first came to declined. given the headwinds in global Nikkei and Kospi declined on ing the global trade turmoil focus will be on the RBI’s power in 2014. Among the top losers in trade negotiations and risk Monday, following intensifying between US-China and politi- monetary policy meeting India’s economic growth the Sensex pack were: Yes Bank aversion strategy by FPIs,” said trade war between the US and cal imbalance in Kashmir led scheduled to announce out- rate slowed to a five-year low (8.15 per cent), Tata Motors Vinod Nair, Head of Research, China and a sharp fall in yuan. USD/INR the rupee opened on come on August 7th. The mar- of 5.8 per cent in the January- (5.25 per cent), PowerGrid Geojit Financial Services Ltd. The global oil benchmark a weak note. ket has already priced in 25 bps March quarter of 2018-19, due (4.42 per cent), RIL (3.48 per The government on Brent crude futures were trad- Many forex traders would cut in interest rate amid lower to poor performance in the cent) and Kotak Bank (3.13 per Monday abolished Article 370 ing 0.74 per cent lower at 61.43 now likely rush to protect their core CPI and persistent eco- agriculture and manufacturing cent). that gave special status to per barrel. positions in emerging mar- nomic slowdown. sectors. ' ) 1)( =) ) ! ;$:A 5 ' ) = ! 1 1! D"@ 7 O % 2% '(9 ,, )1 ' )" $ , "! " , % % " )1) ' , ,, & @ @ & * New Delhi: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has suc- %* cessfully commissioned one more pumping unit (Unit 5) of 116 !0 0 % MW of the 7x116 MW Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (LIS) - Package-6 in Telangana. BHEL has earlier commissioned 4 Units Rajeev Talwar told PTI. of the same project in April and May, 2019. Significantly, the pump He further said since he Government on for each unit is designed to lift 89.16 cumecs (cubic metres per ndustry leaders on Monday doing away with Article 370 TMonday said it will soon second) of water by 105.5 metres. Being developed by the hina allowed its yuan to fall Ihailed Narendra Modi-led was a part of the BJP’s mani- hold discussions with repre- Irrigation & CAD (I&CAD) department of the Government of Cbelow the politically sensi- government’s decision to scrap festo, it has the support of a sentatives of foreign portfolio Telangana, the greenfield lift irrigation project (formerly known tive level of seven to the US dol- Article 370 which gave special majority of people in the investors, amid continuing as Pranhita Chevella) is located in Peddapalli district of lar on Monday for the first time status to Jammu and Kashmir, country who voted the party overseas fund outflow from the Telangana. In the project, water shall be lifted from Sripada in 11 years, prompting concern saying the “historic” move will to power with a decisive man- markets following the deci- Yellampalli reservoir to Medaram reservoir and will be used for that Beijing might use devalu- not only empower its people date in the recently held gen- sion to impose surcharge on irrigation and water supply in nearby areas. PNS ation as a weapon in a tariff war but make India stronger. eral elections. certain class of such investors. 1 37 5 ?*@ , ( with Washington. The industry leaders also Earlier in the day before the Briefing reporters here, ) ?(@ ! " ;$:A?1 @ The central bank blamed the saw the development as the BJP announcement was made, Finance Minister Nirmala exchange rate’s decline on “trade fulfilling its election promise to Mahindra group Chairman Sitharaman also said “nothing protectionism.” That followed do away with the Article and Anand Mahindra tweeted, more” has been done on the President Donald Trump’s threat said it would pave the way for “Cannot pretend this is just proposed issuance of sovereign last week of more tariff hikes on Jammu and Kashmir to attract another Monday morning. The bonds apart from the Chinese goods in a bruising fight large-scale investments. entire country is waiting to announcement in the Union over Beijing’s trade surplus and “What the nation saw exhale over Kashmir. Can only Budget. technology policies. today will be truly historic if it pray for the safety of everyone Economic Affairs Secretary The currency weakened to opens the gateway for devel- there & for an outcome that Atanu Chakraborty would hold 7.0391 to the dollar by late opment and peace in makes the nation stronger & discussions with representa- afternoon, making one yuan #JammuAndKashmir. It will the future more positive.” tives of Foreign Portfolio worth 14.2 cents, its lowest level not just empower the Kashmiri Later in another tweet, Investors (FPIs) soon, the min- since February 2008. people but make India stronger. Mahindra said: “There are ister said. The weakness of the yuan, #Article370,” Adani Group some decisions, which when “I am quite open to hear also known as the renminbi, or Chairman Gautam Adani taken, evoke the reaction “Why them out what they (FPIs) “people’s money,” is among tweeted. couldn’t this have happened have to say,” she added. U.S. Grievances against Beijing. “Of course, it (scrapping of earlier?” Today’s decision falls FPIs pulled out 2,881.10 American officials complain it Article 370) will pave the way in that category. It’s time for us crore from debt and equity seg- makes Chinese export prices for Jammu and Kashmir to all to embrace Kashmiris as an ments on August 1 and 2. In ! 2 unfairly low, hurting foreign attract large-scale investments,” indistinguishable & inseparable July, they had withdrawn a net M0 5 N competitors and swelling President of PHD Chamber of part of our national commu- amount of 2,985.88 crore 55 :F8 Beijing’s trade surplus. Commerce and Industry nity”. from the capital markets. ?!' F @ &'%<< !"#$ * "%! ()*+, - (*.. ()()/) )0 ) . 1 2 ) ))/ (. ( 0 .* / ) /)/L) 0+ ) 1 42L ) . 15 2 0)/ / )( /)/))/ ) 0) ()/( ( / * )/ 00 0)/ 5
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When shopping for a toddler, the golden 0>> & " & rule is to look for products especially for babies avoiding the products formulated for every age. %"&2%6 $ hyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland Hypothyroidism: One in 10 adults in India When to get tested As researched and scientifically proven, a which is located in the front of our neck suffer from hypothyroidism. It is a disorder of Living with an endocrinological condition may baby’s skin is more dedicate and prone to catch Tand is an endocrine gland. Hormones are the endocrine system in which the thyroid seem difficult, however, regular screening and mon- diseases like skin irritation, burns, dryness and stored and are produced in the thyroid gland gland is incapable of producing enough thy- itoring is the key to long-term management. It is rec- local allergies. ndia is home to the world’s second largest population, with and it affects the functioning of the various roid hormone for the body to function prop- ommended to get yourself tested: The maturation process that turns baby skin Irheumatological disorders affecting 6 per cent to 24 per cent organs in the body. The hormones regulate the erly. Some of the symptoms are: If you are pregnant into adult skin is significant especially during of the population. However, certain chronic rheumatological con- body’s metabolic rate as well as heart and diges- Lethargy If you have past the age of 60 the first months and continues during the early ditions like Ankylosing Spondylitis are becoming increasingly tive function, brain development, muscle Weight gain If the LDL cholesterol level is increasing years; the skin continues to develop and evolve prevalent in India, largely affecting the millennial population. control, bone maintenance and mood. Excessively cold If your weight is increasing unexplainably naturally in terms of structure, composition and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an irreversible, inflammato- Part of the endocrine system, the thyroid Muscle pains and cramps If you have definite symptoms of hypothy- functions. Hence, the mindset of a parent should ry and autoimmune disease that affects the joints of the spine is critical to maintain everyday health. It pro- Hands and feet get swollen roidism be to protect the natural essence of the baby’s and of the lower limbs. Also known as ‘arthritis of the spine,’ it duces two major hormones known as the Sometimes, it becomes difficult to con- If you immediate family have the medical his- delicate skin. occurs when an overgrowth in the spine’s bones causes them to Thyroxin or T4 (Tetraiodothyronine) and T3 ceive tory of thyroid Putting some light on the details of parabens fuse together to form a rigid spine. Prevalent amongst one in 200 (Triiodothyronine).The pituitary produces a Constipation and other gastro- intesti- If you are a woman as women of all ages are in products, they are widely used as a preser- to 500 of the adult population, AS more commonly affects young Thyroid Stimulating Hormone which controls nal issues more likely than men to have low thyroid hormone vative because of their affordability and capa- men, especially in their teens and between their early twenties and monitors the amount of T4 & T3 produced Some women may even face prolonged, levels. bility of rapidly excreted from the body. At the and thirties. and released by the Thyroid gland. excessive, and irregular period bleeding. With early diagnosis, thyroid hormone replace- same time, studies have shown that parabens The condition which affects men during the most active and A damaged or sluggish thyroid gland is a Hyperthyroidism: It is seen in patient ment, a safe and effective treatment, can be imple- when contained in baby products might harm productive years of their lives, can lead to ‘structural damage pro- disorder of the endocrine system, causing when the thyroid gland releases abnormally mented. It helps manage symptoms and prevent fur- as the baby’s delicate skin is more likely to gression.’ This means, if the condition is left untreated and undi- insufficient levels of thyroid hormone to be high level of thyroid hormone. It can produce ther complications. In Subclinical hypothyroidism, a absorb different toxins than an adult’s skin. agnosed, it can severely disrupt mobility, cause damage to pos- produced. Body gets affected when thyroid lev- a rapid heart rate and Grave’s disease is the most milder form of hypothyroidism, functions just below Apart from this, perfume, soap and alcohol, ture, which can bend the spine and neck to an extent that it may els fall. It has been estimated that about 200 common cause of hyperthyroidism. Symptoms normal level is a silent disease which is being increas- often found in adult products, can all irritate become impossible for one to lift their head high enough to see million people suffer from thyroid disorders include:· ingly diagnosed in the Indian population. It is the most your baby’s skin or even cause an allergic reac- forward. In some cases, patients can become wheelchair bound. worldwide. In India, Thyroid disorders are on Nervousness widespread thyroid dysfunction in India is not that tion; skincare products made for babies should Signs: Key signs include pain during early mornings, espe- a rise with more than forty two million peo- Bulging of eyeballs unexpected, as without regular testing this condition have lower levels of fragrance and should not cially 30-45 minutes after waking up which can last upto sever- ple suffering from different types of thyroid dis- Considerable weight loss remains clinically undetected. contain soap or alcohol. al weeks or more despite taking painkillers. AS is generally diag- orders. Most Thyroid problems cannot be Frequent bowel movements ' ! 2 185 To err on the safe side, it’s best to replace nosed through physical exami- cured but can be completely managed or con- Disturbed sleep and even insomnia ,, the products your baby use to ones that are total- nation, X-Ray, MRI and a series trolled. 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Exercise regularly: should immediately stop medicines after the proper is of utmost importance in everything you do! painkillers to definitive therapy that reduces the disease’s This leaves many people Exercise helps to restore drinking and smoking. diagnosis and evaluation ' )=( ) ) march. undiagnosed. Therefore, it insulin levels and improve Alcohol suppresses the thy- of thyroid. ( ) AS is mistaken for regular spondylitis or general back pain and therefore leads to delayed diagnosis among the patients. -% Apart from the prolonged, physical burden, AS can also have serious emotional repercussions on the patients. It is advisable that patients should visit a rheumatologist with Change of season, be it summer retrospective necessary blood reports sooner rather than later. eing more socially active in 50s and 60s onwards, and researchers referred to the analysis of data Management: In addition to medical treatment, self-help or monsoon, brings with it hair Bis associated with a lower risk of devel- study participants’ electronic health Aaround viral and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is equally significant for the fall due to humidity and oping dementia later on, a new research records up until 2017 to see if they were hepatitis (A, B, C and E) by management of AS. Patients are advised physiotherapy, moisture. ROSHANI DEVI shares has found. “People who are socially ever diagnosed with dementia. SRL Diagnostics — reveals hydrotherapy, exercise and posture modification to improve their engaged are exercising cognitive skills For the analysis, the research team that viral hepatitis is predominant in the age quality of life. simple home remedies to not only such as memory and language, focused on the relationships group of 16 to 30 years (49 per cent). As per They should also maintain a healthy dietary regimen, as gut keep the tresses healthy but to which may help them to devel- between social contact at age 50, the SRL data, the water-borne hepatitis E and urinary infections might cause flare ups of AS. Patients are prevent their fall as well op cognitive reserve while it 60 and 70, and subsequent inci- virus was found to be the most common also advised to avoid smoking and consumption of tobacco. may not stop their brains from dence of dementia, and whether (23 per cent) laboratory diagnosed viral air fall and thinning is thing that one should follow all changing, cognitive reserve social contact was linked to hepatitis in India. This was followed by becoming common. through the year. In fact, one could help people cope better cognitive decline, after account- hepatitis A virus (19 per cent). A total of HThere are several rea- should use reetha, amla and with the effects of age and delay ing for other factors such as edu- 3978 samples were selected and analysed sons for the same. Change in shikakai to wash ones hair. 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A across multiple locations on cooperation to strengthen the identify and address domestic trolled Senate. That political man opened fire with an assault Monday afternoon as the city nation’s gun laws. terrorism. dynamic seems difficult to rifle at a Walmart in Texas on buckled under a general strike, Trump said he wants leg- “These sinister ideologies change. Saturday, killing 20 people, just which protesters pushed to islation providing “strong back- must be defeated. Hate has no four days after a disgruntled emphasise they still had broad ground checks” for gun users, place in America,” he employee shot dead two cowork- public support following two but he provided scant said.Trump has frequently (&Q R ers and wounded a responding months of increasingly violent details and has reneged on sought to tie his immigration police officer at one of the mas- unrest. previous promises after mass priorities — a border wall and sive chain’s stores in Mississippi. In a rare public appearance shootings. transforming the legal immi- ' “We are focused on sup- since the crisis began, chief “We vow to act with urgent gration system to one that pri- porting our associates, our executive Carrie Lam warned resolve,” Trump said Monday. oritises merit over familial ties , 9@ customers and the entire El protesters she would not cave Trump spoke Monday — to legislation around which Paso community,” spokesman to their demands. from the White House about he perceives momentum to be S President Donald Trump Randy Hargrove said. “(They) have seriously shootings that left 29 dead building. Ucalled on Monday for all Following the El Paso undermined Hong Kong’s law ! 0 3 ! and dozens wounded. He sug- Over the weekend, Trump Americans to condemn white shooting, Walmart CEO Doug and order and are pushing our gested early on Twitter that a tried to assure Americans he supremacy after two shootings McMillon posted a note on city, the city that we all love and Kong has been ruled since it a press conference on Tuesday. network that millions of peo- background check bill could be was dealing with the problem left 29 people dead and sparked Instagram saying he “can’t many of us helped to build, to returned from British to Lam spoke on a day that ple use daily. paired with his long-sought and defended his administra- accusations that his rhetoric believe” it was the second such the verge of a very dangerous Chinese rule in 1997. saw widespread civil disobedi- In the afternoon they held effort to toughen the nation’s tion in light of criticism fol- was part of the problem. in a week. situation,” Lam said. “I dare say they are trying ence across the city. Activists simultaneous rallies at seven immigration system. lowing the latest in a string of “The shooter in El Paso “My heart aches for the She later referenced chants to destroy Hong Kong,” said descended on subway stations locations and besieged multiple But he didn’t say how or mass shootings. posted a manifesto online, con- community in El Paso, espe- by protesters for a “revolution”, Lam, who was appointed by a during morning rush hour, police stations, stretching the why he was connecting the “We have done much more sumed by racist hate,” the pres- cially the associates and cus- describing this as a challenge to pro-Beijing committee. deliberately keeping open resources of a force that has issues. Both shooting suspects than most administrations,” he ident said in a televised address tomers at store 2201 and the the “one country, two systems” China’s cabinet-level State doors to stop trains departing become a lightning rod for were US citizens, and fderal said, without elaboration. “We to the nation from the White families of the victims,” he framework under which Hong Council said it planned to hold and paralysing large parts of a public anger. officials are investigating anti- have done actually a lot. But House. wrote. ; 4 ; 0 % (= (& "" ' $ " D% G,, @ " 8 , ! % % 0 05G ,B&& %" Q R 8 ) , @ December 2015. " The judge in the northern %. ! ! , 9> programme and began reim- , @@ Nigerian court on Monday city of Kaduna “ordered that 6!# posing sanctions. Tensions Agranted bail to a detained Zakzaky be flown to India for 0 he US is acting alone have soared since the Trump ritain said on Monday it will Shia leader and his wife to fly proper medical attention”, Tagainst Tehran and its allies administration began stepping Bjoin forces with the United to India for medical care, in a lawyer Femi Falana told AFP. , %@ @ @ are too “ashamed” to join its up a campaign of “maximum States to protect merchant ves- move that could defuse ten- Another member of the D" @" '(" forces in the Gulf, Iran’s top pressure” against Iran. Drones sels in the Gulf amid height- sions after his group was defence team said his wife was @0G B4&& diplomat said Monday, dis- have been downed and tankers ened tensions with Iran, after banned following a spate of also allowed abroad for treat- %" &#! missing Washington’s calls for seized by Iranian authorities or Tehran taunted Washington bloody protests. ment. ## !! talks as a sham. Foreign mysteriously attacked in Gulf that its allies were too Ibrahim Zakzaky, the The Government late last ! # Minister Mohammad Javad waters, while Britain has “ashamed” to join the mission. founder of the pro-Iranian month outlawed the IMN on #& 7. Zarif also confirmed he had detained an Iranian tanker off Britain’s decision to form Islamic Movement in Nigeria “terrorism” grounds after #& turned down an offer to meet Gibraltar. the joint maritime taskforce (IMN), has been in custody protests demanding Zakzaky’s 0 President Donald Trump last At the height of the crisis, with the United States marks a along with his wife Zeenah release descended into blood- month despite the threat of US Trump called off air strikes departure in policy under new Ibrahim since their arrest in shed. ,@, sanctions against him. against Iran at the last minute Prime Minister Boris Johnson, @"" &$# ""A “Today the United States is in June after the Islamic repub- after efforts under his prede- G # & ! alone in the world and cannot lic’s forces shot down a US cessor Theresa May to form a &! create a coalition. Countries drone. Iran said on Sunday its European-led grouping. It fol- ( & that are its friends are too forces had seized a “foreign” lows a spate of incidents — ! # ." # ashamed of being in a coalition tanker carrying smuggled fuel including the seizure of ships & !% # with them,” Zarif told a news in what would be the third such — between Iran and Western !.&! ! 0 conference. seizure in less than a month in powers, in particular Britain “They brought this situa- Gulf waters — a conduit for and the US, centred on the vital C$"%'( ) tion upon themselves, with much of the world’s crude oil. Strait of Hormuz thoroughfare. &"D ""%G$ lawbreaking, by creating ten- Last month the Guards 0G B4*+ sions and crises.” Tehran and said they had impounded the ! # % Washington have been locked Panama-flagged MT Riah for !.!!# in a battle of nerves since last alleged fuel smuggling as well % year when Trump withdrew the as the British-flagged Stena & O 6% US from a landmark 2015 deal Impero for breaking “interna- % "0 placing curbs on Iran’s nuclear tional maritime rules”. & / )+ ; 8 8 , ( ( KE> M
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9 %# ! 3-4 HA;1 C 22#3;A O & month-long shot was wrapped up confusion going on in Jammu #( in June. One big Bollywood film and Kashmir. The government was supposed to start shooting in has taken measures. So, all the everal actors, including August-end. They all are stuck planned shoots in the region ,/- "=( % Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt and now,” added Abdullah, who is will be delayed for a while. It will B!( " % SSidharth Malhotra, were worried about what the future not have much negative impact scheduled to shoot in Kashmir holds for local line producers like in terms of cost escalation, ! $ for forthcoming projects over the him. because productions of these % ! next few months but the repeal “Yeh achanak se hua (this films were yet to start,” film and of Article 370 has put happened all of a sudden). Now, trade expert Girish Johar said. ! !7 Bollywood’s plans to shoot in it has been done. Inshallah, things “Cost would have been a # L # Kashmir on hold for now. will get settled soon. If that does- problem had they started shoot- D D It has had a ripple effect on n’t happen, it will be a big prob- ing in Kashmir and were forced % 0 the shooting schedules. Sidharth lem for us because this is our rozi- to come back. Now, there will be ! # was supposed to shoot for roti (bread and butter),” added a nominal increase in the cost,” Captain Vikram Batra’s biopic the line producer, who has Johar added. 0 Shershaah in the Valley. Directed the film with Sanjay, Alia and Without revealing the names, Bollywood films and one Telugu worked on John Abraham’s The love affair between % by Vishnu Varadhan from a story Makarand Deshpande, who line producer Md Abdullah of film. Now, we can’t say if that will Romeo Akbar Walter, Abhishek Bollywood and Kashmir is long- ?!#6 written by Sandeep Srivastava, essays role of a godman in the Hami Asto Productions, who happen because of the disturbed Bachchan’s Manmarziyaan and standing. From Sharmila Tagore . . the film is backed by Karan film. arranges shoots in the Jammu environment. Maybe they will Arjun Rampal’s Final Call in the to Alia Bhatt, and from late Johar’s Dharma Productions. It marks the return of and Kashmir regions, said that push the schedule or maybe they past. Shammi Kapoor to Salman Khan, DD ! 6 According to a source close to the Mahesh Bhatt as director, and the two to three Bollywood films and will go to a different location,” The production houses might Indian actors down the genera- %N! #O actor, the shooting schedule has filmmaker had planned to shoot one big Telugu film were slated Abdullah said. have to bear additional expens- tions have starred in blockbusters ! 0 been pushed, with no new date sequences pertaining to the pro- to arrive over the next few “We just wrapped up shoot of es owing to the shuffle of the that saw filmmakers capture the >( .L given yet. tagonists reaching the godman’s months for shooting. the Telugu film Venky Mama, schedule, although the amounts beauty of the region in their Sadak 2 makers had plans to ashram. The shooting is on hold “There were some big pro- which stars Venkatesh. They shot will probably not be exorbitant. films. % L! 1 shoot an important segment of for now. jects in line — two to three in Pahalgam and Sonmarg. The “There is some unrest and !#0 %#&! helped her attract eyeballs and make the # people aware about the features of each product. “I wanted girls to talk about my line but I did not expect them to take to % 0M a new product so quickly and own it,” she %& adds. Giving an example of one of her % shades, nimbu paani, which is a warm . toned nude, she is overwhelmed that it has become an instant favourite. Talking about her learning experi- ?!0 ence during the course of two years, when she was preparing the products, Masaba says, “I learnt a lot of technical things, like O" * ! D lipsticks have to be kept in a container for B ! =- @" six months. This helped me increase my * !) @ patience game. The consumer psyche in ! this industry varies from that of fashion, so it’s an interesting experience altogeth- "=( !( er.” All of this helped her in learning the -% intricacies of the beauty business and get- !!) ting a deeper insight into this industry. -% So how does she choose her brands? Rolling her curls, Masaba says, “It’s (B- important to have a synergy of thoughts, D @ ideas and a belief system, which is why -!(=- we are here. Any brand has to have the D B - "! <5 expertise and knowledge of the product %&D% !) and distribution. We just lend our cre- ative eye to it by bringing the prints, !)"! ! @ esigner Masaba Gupta doesn’t colours and names.” != )- want to be mediocre. Or fall into The designer has been marred by !( @ D" Dher own trap. Which is why she Q)R+ controversy after being exposed by Diet -* ! is reinventing her portfolio by venturing Sabya (anonymous Instagram account -D%=! =! into collaborations that require her dedicated to exposing imitations, appro- design sensibilities. Drawing on her priations, or even blatant copies in fash- - ! ! eclectic, vibrant and quirky prints, she has ion) that her packaging, which Masaba @,!&D) =! now done up a palette with cosmetic feels is a distinctive feature, is a copy of * %) =! brand Nykaa. Earlier, she had launched R Sephora (Health and beauty brand). But -) % her capsule collection in collaboration she defends herself saying, “There are a )=(@P with the makers of Game of Thrones, a lot of things said about me but people line of sarees with the Banaras brand, 3 .2221 2" % & need to understand that when you L,-- /!! Ekaya, and the Africa-inspired jewellery ! & % %&" " launch a product it’s not only in physi- with Tribe by Amrapali. cal form, it becomes a part of me as I give # & On stretching herself in all the direc- $%& " % ! &@ a life to it. I have understood the fact that D". 6 # tions, Masaba says, “We are a young people will always have things to say & 2. B0B2 & % brand, so the time to experiment is now. when there’s a big launch and big prod- I don’t think brands can do this after 40 uct range. I just have to take the opin- (&. $ ! O &6 years. I have the energy and a lot of inter- ly, Cool guy, Pataka, Can’t deal, etc. The ions heads on and forget.” ! est. Also, I do prints which are easy to nail paints are packed in her signature N9 E ? We ask if this association is also & 6 experiment with as I can put it on any- style, Cow and Bindi. Masaba has 7 > 99 short-term like her short collaboration thing.” The designer feels that the new- attempted to flatter all Indian skin tones ?>E DD>90 with cosmetic major Lakme in 2017. !" age consumer is always looking for new so that there is something for “girls with Masaba says, “That collection was only conversations, so it is important to keep great skin to the ones who get tanned eas- ?>E@ET=79 eight to 12 chubby sticks, not really print- #& offering them something. ily.” The shades are everyday wear. ed. I had not put my heart and soul into #&6 Cosmetics, of course, have been her Masaba says, “The way I have curated the 9@7@ = 9 it. It was merely a passing collaboration % easy playground. “I understand this shades is very different. Everybody > 9=@=7@@ > but this is a marriage. I worked on this !0 sphere quite a bit. It’s strange that there expected me to come up with bright pop for two years as if it was my own baby. are so many brands in India but nobody colours but I wanted to be a part of the 9 99@ It is a much more accessible product and 7# is really going for a dedicated line on consumer’s routine and embellish it with I think we have done a better job with !6 makeup. So it was the right time for me a touch of my signature.” = >9@D9 it.” to jump into it.” She has been using social media plat- 7@ >O>@ 9 This collaborative measure seems to %. .L9 The collection, Masaba by Nykaa, forms like Facebook and Instagram to 9 9 be an attempt to look inward towards ! ! features 25 products — 12 lipsticks spread the word about her collection and India and our products, as Masaba feels which range from red to nudes with 12 collaboration. Masaba says, “If the prod- 9@ 7@D E that we are done obsessing with the # matching nail paints and one nail enam- uct is not Instagrammable, it’s not fun. So, brands in the West. “It is high time we #! 6 el remover. The lipsticks have distinctive- the names are kept keeping in mind the 9 >O celebrate where we come from and vali- 09 # ly appealing names like Kale-ing me soft- new age social media customers.” This date our existence,” she adds, summing up. 0M 9 !&# he manner in which we (jour- ambition and drive. They are % 0 Tnalists) accomplish our work pushing away the post colonial is as important as the work itself.” geeks and rising to the top. One The statement had come from a $# $&$"8A" ! such example being Gully Boy, !% !) %( leading news organisation’s Code which she called “realistic.” - % % of Ethics once. Indeed, when talk- However, Prayaag believed ing about investigative journalism 9 #G 6 that some people still remain iso- and the multiple challenges faced lated from the rest of the Indian ! . $D% by truth seekers, it has become # #! &! #G . 9 ? ? society when it comes to politi- # increasingly difficult in the cur- cal and social understanding of it. ! % %#6 rent environment for investigative days of ‘beat journalism’, where “Even my book, Leila, shows journalism to prevail because of reporters had unfiltered access to that the urban spaces are becom- % ! the persecution of whistle-blow- corridors of power, are over. ing fragmented. And I felt like 0 ers. Sources have dried up because investigating that. There’s only a 9 3366 #6 Journalist Aatish Taseer, the protection of such disseminators set of people who have a control ! ! % writer of the Time article of is becoming increasingly difficult. over the say of people. Not every #*B Divider-in-Chief,’ as part of a Among others, the panel dis- part of the country’s population panel at The Media Rumble at cussion The Layers of Identity in is engaging in its development & IHC, wondered why does gather- Writing and Journalism saw process. And to bridge this gap, 9 7O . ing credible news sometimes Madhu Trehan, co-founder and we need more avenues of expres- 6 question the ethics of journalism? editor-in-chief of Newslaundry, sion. The internet has done to an !" O The conversation escalated to journalist Aatish Taseer, former extent but more needs to be 0 how investigative journalism has journalist and novelist Prayaag done. Change has to be brought lessened down the years and Akbar and Raj Kamal Jha, chief to a level where you are respect- O 9? quoted David Usborne, from editor of The Indian Express. ed for your opinions even if you % Quest Research and Moving further, the panel are in dissent,” said he. 9R &6 Investigations (QRI), who moved talked about the common themes The panel also saw discus- 0 from being an investigative jour- of their respective books and how sions about the collaboration nalist with The Independent to a their identities have affected their with smaller newsrooms around > . private investigating firm. He writing, beliefs and worldviews. the world especially to discuss %& . had said that he had expected to The panel expounded the differ- global issues that have local res- % ! become a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ but ences between writing fiction onance. It concluded on the note ! # instead became a “journalist on and writing for news, focussing that there is a lot of criticism !! hire,” being paid by wealthy upon the role of identity, legacy tion of a certain story. So a per- tives and how an increasing use ering amongst youngsters in about this from the media itself clients to investigate cases. But he and historical baggage in writing. sonal touch cannot be applied in of social media is actually dark India,” he said. but one can’t afford to not try # & .L started using his subjective dis- Raj, talking about his book The journalism.” This is why, he men- for Indian politics but could be a The conversation went on to something new. However, as long ##&6 cretion to choose cases that do City and the Sea, said, “For me, tioned, he hadn’t tried to assert or rising step for the youth. “Twitter highlight the importance of as the people, we are working for, not question journalistic ethics. fiction is a place where I get the moralise the incidents in his has become a court of its own. young people coming into a news are benefitting, the industry will 0M Adding to this, Josy Joseph, a space I don’t get in the newsroom. book despite knowing their reg- There was a time in this country, organisation with fresh thoughts, thrive. It needs to look beyond # New Delhi-based award-winning Two plus two equals to four is an ular occurrence. a decade ago, when people were akin almost to a method of newsrooms. “It is the essence of journalist, said, “The kind of established fact but while talking Looking at another aspect of not very active while talking reverse mentorship. Trehan collaborative journalism to work && %% media censorship and fear that about freedom, I mean that the writing in journalism, Aatish about its democracy but now we pointed out at how the young within conflicted relations which the current government has space to show your respective talked about how his upbringing are blown away by politics. Social generation is increasingly moving is much better than working ! ! spread has not been seen in interpretation of that ‘two’ is in India and Pakistan helped media and numerous opinions on forward to not only politics, but within newsrooms that are basi- India since the days of the also important. My book is about shape his identity and under- the feeds have completely rede- a social reeling where the under- cally echo chambers,” said Emergency.” He added that the my interpretation and imagina- standing of political perspec- fined journalism and news-gath- privileged are now driven by Trehan. )<4 !"#$
outh India is a place of worship for Sartists. The region is replete with rich and vast culture and traditions. Even though they have kept their age-old tra- ditions intact, they haven’t shied away from embracing modernity. Its history and monuments are evidence of the sto- '.(/.-")&'./D ries for the rest of time. For filmmaker, art-historian and photographer Benoy K Behl, Kanchipuram became a place of inspira- tion. He depicts that in his documentary, H %$ & ! * Imperial City of Kanchipuram. Behl says that Kanchipuram is one of the seven 4AI C ! $ $ $0 @& 2. B0B2 most holy cities for Hindus in India. Many famous Buddhist philosophers and thinkers were born in the city including Bodhi Dharma, who intro- duced Zen Buddhism in China at the Shaolin temple in the 6th century. The word Zen comes from Dhyana and this form of Buddhism also spread to Japan, where it made a landmark contribution to Japanese culture. It is also believed that Bodhisena, who was invited by the Emperor of Japan to inaugurate the 8th century temple of Todaiji in Nara, was from Kanchipuram. Large numbers of Roman coins have been found in this part of Tamil Nadu, so we know that Romans did extensive trade in the area. The considerable trade and interaction with South East Asia is seen from the fact that the Pallava alphabet is still used in many of the scripts of South East Asia. Romans came to Kanchipuram for spices and because it was a major cot- ton weaving centre. The cotton of course came from further North from the Deccan, it was brought here and the weavers developed this very fine art of weaving the Kanchipuram cotton saree. Behl, in his documentary, showcas- es the rich history of the city. He tells us that Kanchipuram was also one of the greatest centres for the study of Sanskrit, Pali and Tamil. Today, it is known as a city of a thousand temples. King Rajasimha made the glorious Kailashanatha Temple here for his per- sonal worship. A foundation inscription states that he erected this great house of Shiva “to reflect his own glory and the Mahishasur Mardini. It is one of the most ple presents the essential features of the Mathas all over India, the four main ones laughter of the Lord.” The temple is ded- expressive images of Indian art. Durga style of South Indian temples, which were being at Jyotirmath, Dwaraka, Puri and icated to Shiva Gangadhara, the bearer personifies the energy and power with- to follow. Near Kanchipuram is a town- Sringeri. He also made a Peetha in of the river Ganga. in us to face and to destroy the demon ship now called Chinna Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram and after his time there has “The entire complex of this royal of our ignorance,” says Behl and adds that which means little Kanchipuram. In the been continuity of Shankaracharyas, temple is grand and lavishly sculpted. there is a panel of ganas, only thirty inch- olden days, this may have been Jaina who have had a very major role in the Rampant lions and a royal symbol of the es in height, which runs along the base Kanchipuram. The Vaishnava and Jaina history of the development of Hinduism Pallavas are made everywhere. They of the temple. It displays the high qual- establishments would have been there, in this region. Also belonging to display the vigour and courage of the ity of carving everywhere in the temple. while the Shaivite and Buddhist were in Kanchipuram was another very great spirit within us, to fight the demons of Ganas are an important motif in Shiva the main city. “Indeed, Kanchipuram was Vaishnava saint Ramanuja. our ignorance. They also display the glory temples and they depict the joyous spir- also a great centre of Jaina and Buddhist Behl says that Kanchipuram, histor- of the Pallava king, who made the tem- it of the worship of the lord. learning in ancient times,” says Behl and ically has been a great centre of ple. It has many images of Durga as The filmmaker shares that the tem- goes on to add, “Adi Shankara established Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. ! %#9% !1"8 %#"% .& &% 9 . !O & # . ! #$ C 43;22C242 D, t has been said that postcards were &# ! Ithe Instagram equivalents of the "%%% early 20th century. Those were the >O ! years when they were at the height of %% ! ,%$ !% &@& .2 420; their popularity but even now, they are considered as the best means of com- munication, especially for Indian sol- includes works of painters, photogra- diers on the go, dropping a line from phers, poets and authors. their remote areas. And picture post- The moment, the portrait, the cards continue to be a part of travel action and the emotion make a mun- souvenirs. dane incident from the daily grind of trench warfare and battlefields huge- @ , , ly telling. The choice to Curated by artist and writer paint/sketch/draw ordinary soldiers, Bhupendra Asthana, the exhibition, resting rather than in combat, is also Salute for Indian Army on Indian a completely new approach to depict- Postcards, comes ing war. all the way from Together with the sharp diagonals Lucknow to Lalit of the scenes in terms of treatment and Kala Akademi. handling — up which a soldier “The exhibition glances, legs outstretched and hands was created pocketed — it serves as a reminder of because we felt the compelling force of the army per- that the postal sonnel and their role as protectors. network is wide- There is also a more experimen- spread all over the tal style one thought of as very effec- country and it tive in rendering the unprecedented reaches easily to experiences of the Army men. The reated between the 17th deep philosophical questions remote areas,” postcards provide a more intense Cand 19th centuries for the about kingship, morality, and Asthana says and reality than ‘realism’. Rajput and Pahari courts of Rama’s role as a divine mani- goes on to add, North India, a selection of 30 festation (avatar) of Vishnu. “Postcards have a $ % paintings will focus on one of The highlight of the exhi- certain unique- Truth and memory create paint- the major epic narratives of bition is a rare 19th century ness about them. ings of meaning, and images that go Indian and South Asian liter- painting titled, Tantric Form of They carry an everyday reality of per- beyond the narrative of the battlefield ature, the Ramayana, com- Monkey God Hanuman which sonal thoughts but technology has — each human and life is precious. It posed by the Sanskrit poet is displayed for the first time. drastically changed the practice of tells us that nationalism and patriotism Valmiki around the 5th centu- Other great works of the exhi- sending messages. That era has almost are both vital components of our lives ry BC. It will go on as a year- more than 24,000 verses. bition include an early 19th come to an end. It has a major tribute and we must look at these images as long exhibition at The Met The Ramayana is attrib- century masterpiece Rama, to art. The idea is to draw attention to mirror of history. These are postcards Fifth Avenue, South Asian uted to the poet-sage Valmiki Sita and Lakshmana Begin their it as a medium of communication and of purpose and meaning and they Exhibition Gallery, New York. (ca 400 BC) and has long been Life in the Forest that represents also reflecting our reverence and serve as benchmarks of a period of Drawn largely from The popular across South and the sophisticated late Pahari respect for the Indian Army. Through great sacrifice and service. Met’s collection, the show titled Southeast Asia. It recounts the painting tradition, a 18th cen- the exhibition, we will remember the The exhibition will travel to Goa, Sita and Rama: The Ramayana life of Rama, a legendary tury textile piece, The Combat deeds of service, protection and secu- Maharashtra, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, in Indian Painting will show- prince, whose wife, Sita, was of Rama and Ravana and an rity the Army has given over the years.” Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, case paintings that narrate the abducted by the evil king important group of six paint- The guardians of our nation, in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, heroic and adventurous tale of Ravana. Together with his ings from The Shangri these postcards, are seen fighting All India postcards at first in Lucknow Punjab, Haryana, Bihar. When it trav- Rama’s rescue of his wife. The brother Lakshmana and his ally Ramayana series dated 1690- heroic battles and reassuring patriot- @ $ in June in Uttar Pradesh is a debut of els everyone will be a part of the rich- paintings and textiles capture Hanuman, Rama assembled a 1710. ic messages that help us be witnesses The participation of 200 artists, devotion and dedication. 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American Danielle Collins, that saw her shoot from 36th defeating Russia's 10th-ranked Zheng said the San Jose she beat fourth-seeded US in the world to her current No Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (8/6), 7- tournament had special mean- teen Amanda Anisimova in a D1 10 ranking. 6 (7/4). The 24-year-old Aussie, who struggled through the opening set, claimed the . $,% " R + $365,390 top prize and his sixth career ATP crown at the US Open tuneup event. , >7@ "This is probably my best D ! memory of a final," Kyrgios said. arcelona captain Leo "I left it all on the court." 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It's a week I won't for- a statement on its website. and the fans, for their fantas- "Tests carried out get." 3 "Harry signs on a six- tic support over the past two have diagnosed a grade Known for his fiery tem- year contract, with the option seasons. 1 calf strain," the perament and inconsistency, While saying his best deuces after 94 minutes with to extend for a further year." "However, when Spanish champions said Kyrgios was resilient all week, memory of the week was "how back-to-back aces, the last his The England international, Manchester United come in a statement, an injury breaking racquets but holding professional I was off the tournament-best 110th of the 26, was strongly linked with knocking on your door, it is an that can require around his emotions together — "super court," Kyrgios also noted, "I've week. both Manchester clubs over incredible opportunity. two weeks of recupera- proud" of his composure. got a long way to go." American Medvedev, 23, was broken the summer but Leicester held "From my conver- tion. "In the past six months, it's Jessica Pegula captured her only twice this week but lost his out for their valuation and the sations with the "Messi will remain crazy to think how much I've first WTA singles title by rip- lone sets to Kyrgios. He'll equal fee surpasses the 75 million manager, I am in Barcelona and will been able to turn it around," ping Italy's Camila Giorgi 6-2, his career-best ranking of ninth pound Liverpool paid excited about the now not travel to the Kyrgios said. 6-2 in the Washington women's on Monday. Southampton for Virgil Van vision and plans he USA for the club's tour. "I lost faith that I could still final. Kyrgios denied Medvedev Dijk in January 2018. has for the team. His availability to come have weeks like this and be The 25-year-old daughter on set point with a 124-mph "I am delighted to have It's clear to see that Ole back to action will be happy. 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Their performance wasn't the ! =! most fluent in the first match but Virat Kohli and his men were back to being a dominant force in the , > !/1'!8!P1,77=1'B 1 offering turn and bounce and he had second match, though, the out- ,C/ 1 = 78! 5% Joe Denly (11) caught off bat and pad come was decided by the athan Lyon took six wickets as by Cameron Bancroft at short leg to Duckworth-Lewis method after NAustralia thrashed England by 0/. . . leave England 80-3. thunderstorm and consequent 251 runs at their Edgbaston 'fortress' 5CB 9 @ *+3, And the Australia pair combined rain did not allow the game to to win the first Ashes Test on Monday. ,4+ O *+,L again to dismiss Root for 28. continue. England, set a daunting 398 for England's 85-4 at lunch soon While the batting line-up may victory, lost four wickets for 12 runs ,45 O B4*5 became 85-5 when Jos Buttler (one) not change much, India may try either side of lunch on the last day as BCL ! *++- was bowled by a Cummins delivery a new combination in bowling. they collapsed to 97-7. BC, # *++- that kept low. "...Sealing the series gives the They were eventually dismissed Cummins then had his 100th Test chance to bring few guys in. Idea for 146 in their second innings, with B5* # B4*+ wicket when Jonny Bairstow (six) is always going to be to win first. off-spinner Lyon taking 6-49 — a haul D D gloved a rising ball to Bancroft in the But winning the first two games that included his 350th Test wicket — slips. gives the cushion," Kohli said and fast bowler Pat Cummins 4-32. But in a match full of overturned England's collapse continued after Sunday's win. Victory gave Australia their first decisions, Root successfully chal- apace when Ben Stokes was also out It will not be a surprise if KL win at Edgbaston in any format since lenged the verdict. for six, well caught by wicketkeeper Rahul is drafted into the playing 2001 — the last time they won an Root had made eight when he Tim Paine off a sharply spun Lyon XI, replacing the struggling Ashes series in England — and ended nearly played on to Cummins before delivery. Rishabh Pant. The young Delhi England's run off 11 successive wins Jason Roy, who made a superb 85 in Moeen Ali, who in the first batsman managed scores of 4 at the Birmingham ground. eventual champions England's World innings had succumbed to Lyon when and 0 in the first two matches. England resumed on 13 without Cup semi-final win over Australia at he was bowled for a duck playing no Skipper Kohli has backed loss after Australia star Steve Smith's Edgbaston last month, drove him shot, fell to the bowler for the ninth Pant to the hilt and it will be inter- second hundred of his comeback through extra-cover for four. time in 11 Ashes knocks when caught esting to see if the 21-year-old ris- Test following a ban for his role in a Root had moved on to nine when in the slips for four to leave England ing star gets another chance. ball-tampering scandal had allowed he was again given out leg before by 136-8. Neither Rohit Sharma nor ';$ B the tourists to declare late on Sunday's Wilson, this time off the bowling of It marked the end of a miserable Shikhar Dhawan are likely to be fourth day. paceman Peter Siddle. But the bats- match for England off-spinner Moeen, rested. Saini. are due a big knock. Washington Sundar, Rahul Rory Burns, whose first-innings man's immediate review revealed an comprehensively outbowled by Lyon. For Dhawan, it's his first Deepak Chahar, cousin of If they can manage to walk Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 133 was his first century at this level, inside edge. Lyon had Stuart Broad caught in series after missing the World Cup Rahul, may also find a place in the away with a win on Tuesday, it will Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar, became just the 10th cricketer to have That meant umpire Wilson had the slips next ball before James due to a thumb fracture and since playing XI and Ravindra Jadeja be a confidence-booster for the Navdeep Saini. batted on all five days of a Test. equalled an unwanted record with an Anderson survived the hat-trick after he has not scored many runs in could be the one who is rested. side ahead of the ODIs and Tests. West Indies: John Campbell, But he had added just four runs eighth overturned decision in a Test not bowling at all in Australia's second the first two matches, he will be For hosts, putting up a coher- Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, to his overnight seven when he was match. innings because of a calf injury. eager to get some before the ent performance remains a chal- H$ Nicolas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, undone by an excellent seaming and Roy swept Lyon for four but Chris Woakes, who played sever- ODIs and Tests. lenge. Considered a force in the India: Virat Kohli (captain), Rovman Powell, Carlos Brathwaite rising Cummins delivery that lobbed then, in a shot more appropriate for al fine shots, was dropped in the slips There is a strong possibility shortest format, they have not Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, (c), Keemo Paul, Sunil Narine, off his gloves to Lyon in the gully. a one-day match than a side trying to by Smith. But former Australia captain that leg-break bowler Rahul lived up to their reputation. KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Number three Root, on four, was save a Test, charged down the pitch Smith had the last word, catching Chahar may make the cut in The likes of Kieron Pollard Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Krunal Anthony Bramble, Jason given out leg before to James Pattinson and was clean bowled for 28 Lyon Woakes (37) in the slips off Cummins, place of young paceman Navdeep and skipper Carlos Brathwaite Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed, Khary Pierre. by umpire Joel Wilson. remained a threat on a wearing pitch with England all out inside 53 overs. 12 1 $! 1$&" $ ! 4 8 & 8 $! $9 %9 $2 ! 1 , > , > ustralia captain Tim Paine on Monday Ahailed Steve Smith as "probably the best > Kohli said the pitch was good to bat oe Root described England's comprehensive 251- Test batsman we've ever seen" after his man- on early on. "The new ball was com- Jrun defeat by Australia in the first Ashes Test at of-the-match performance in the first Ashes eries in their bag, India may exper- ing on nicely. We set up a good foun- Edgbaston on Monday as "bitterly disappointing". Test at Edgbaston. Siment with their line-up in the final dation. Good finish from Jadeja and World Cup winners England, set an imposing The tourists beat England by 251 runs to match against the West Indies, skip- Krunal to get us past 160. The way we target of 398 to win, collapsed to 97-7 in the post- win the first game of the five-match series. per Virat Kohli has hinted. were going, could have got to 180, but lunch session on the fifth and final day before being England, set an imposing target of 398 to Kohli lauded his players for "clin- pitch slowed down considerably in the bowled out for 146. win, collapsed to 97-7 in the post-lunch ses- ical" performance and dropped hints latter half," he said. The match sion on the fifth and final day before being that he may try out players, who did The Indian skipper had words of was a personal bowled out for 146. not get chance to play in the first two praise for spinner Washington Sundar, triumph for Off-spinner Nathan Lyon took 6-49 and matches. who was asked to open the bowling Australia's Steve fast bowler Pat Cummins 4-32 as Australia "Winning is always going to be a in both the matches. The Chennai Smith, who in enjoyed their first win in all formats at priority. But sealing the series gives the bowler succeeded in providing the his first Test Edgbaston since 2001 — the last time they chance to bring few guys in. Idea is breakthrough in both the games. since a 12- won an Ashes series in England. always going to be to win first. But "Starting with the new ball, the month ban for The match was a personal triumph for winning the first two games gives the way Sundar has bowled against guys his role in a ball- Australia's Steve Smith, who in his first Test cushion," Kohli said during the post who come hard at the ball, he's done tampering scan- since a 12-month ban for his role in a ball- match presentation ceremony. a tremendous job. The composure dal, scored 144 tampering scandal, scored 144 and 142. The teams will now travel to he's shown has been outstanding. He's and 142. Smith was the hero for Australia as they Guyana for the final match, to played become fitter, leaner and is very "It does hurt. battled back from 122-8 in the first innings. at Providence stadium on Tuesday. handy with the bat as well. He is def- It is bitterly dis- "I thought we were certainly up against it Shreyas Iyer and leg-break bowler initely going to be a factor for us," he appointing," said at that stage but we had the best player in the Rahul Chahar stand a good chance to said. captain Root. world at the crease," said Paine. compete in the third Twenty20. It will West Indies captain Carlos "We played really good cricket in the majority "Steve showed his class in both innings. not be a surprise if Deepak Chahar, Brathwaite said his side could have of the Test match. Credit to Australia. They fought We're running out of things to say about cousin of Rahul, too finds a place in won if the match could be complet- hard to get back in it. Smithy. He's probably the best Test batsman the playing XI. ed. "Smith two brilliant innings. We have to keep we've ever seen. We're lucky to witness it. It remains to be seen if Kohli per- “I really don't think it went working hard to get him out. Obviously it was hard "Nathan bowled superbly but our three 1 1 sists with wicket-keeper Rishabh wrong. We didn't have the start with that we lost Jimmy early on. These things happen. quicks took a lot of pressure off him at the Pant, who scored 4 and 0 in the two the ball we wanted but we pulled it We have to take it on the chin and come back hard other end as well. The seamers were sensation- morning all four of them were sensational. matches or gives him another chance. back. Had a solid base with the bat. at Lords." Aus capitalised on the absence through al. "We know every Test we play in England, KL Rahul can replace him if the team We backed ourselves to get 70 off 26 injury of Anderson, who only sent down four first- "We thought we could improve on our the crowd will be against us. I thought the guys management decides to drop Pant. even though it's a difficult task," he innings overs before breaking down with a calf prob- first-innings performance with the ball. All handled themselves really well and we've come Talking about the second match, < 3 said. lem that meant he did not bowl again in the match. those guys are world-class performers. This out on top." # ! %, ! $ , % 2$%
> KD@> M " !) % * job quite easy. If they are 2-3 was also adjudged man-of-the- % !!5 down then we (spinners) can match, said the wicket aided ll-rounder Krunal Pandya, come and focus on the middle spinners and performances like , @ > Awho starred in India's win in order," Krunal said at the post- these help boost the confidence. ( > 7 the second T20 against the West match conference. He returned with the figures outh African Dale Steyn, one of Indies, said support from pace Rohit Sharma's half-century of 1/20 and 2/23 in the first and Sthe great fast bowlers of the akistan head coach colleagues makes the job powered India to 167 for five second game respectively. modern era, on Monday PMickey Arthur has easy for spinners in target- after electing to bat. "I'm happy with how I've announced his retirement from recommended to the ing the middle-order line India's new-ball bowlers bowled in the series. I bowled Test cricket in a bid to extend his PCB's Cricket Committee up. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and four overs in the first game and longevity in the shorter forms of that Sarfaraz Ahmed be The 28-year-old spinner Washington Sundar today also I bowled three. The the game. sacked from captaincy as smashed a quick-fire 20 off then provided early wicket was slightly helpful for spin Steyn, who made his interna- he himself sought two 13 balls before dis- breakthroughs to which helped me as well. It's a tional debut against England in more years to deliver missing Nicholas reduce West Indies good confidence booster when 2004 and last played a Test in "remarkable results". Pooran (19) and to eight for two in you represent your country, con- February against Sri Lanka, is The Committee danger-man the first three tribute to wins and get these kinds still contracted in the white-ball tests you mentally, physically, reviewed team's perfor- Rovman overs. of wickets." form of the game for the 2019/20 emotionally. It's terrible to consid- mances in the last three given the reins of the Test Committee, headed by Powell (54) "In both the Nisarg Chokshi, one of season and therefore remains er never playing another Test years, including the World side. PCB Managing Director with his left- games we got the Krunal's childhood friend had available for South Africa in one- again but what's more terrifying is Cup, where Pakistan could "Arthur did have some Wasim Khan. arm spin in breaks up front, come to watch and support his day internationals and T20s. the thought of never playing again not qualify for the semifi- negative things to say about Khan will have one the weather Washington also Gujarat mate play. "Today I walk away from a for- at all. nals. Sarfaraz's captaincy skills to more session with the hit game on bowled well and "It's a proud feeling for me (to mat of the game I love so much," "So I will be focusing on ODIs According to a source, the members," the source members on Wednesday Sunday. Bhuvi is world class. bowl in front of friends and fam- said the 36-year-old Steyn, his and T20s for the rest of my career Arthur suggested to the said. before forwarding recom- "When It's a good that every- ily) and I'm sure they are proud country's leading Test wicket- to maximise my full potential members that Shahdab "I need two more years mendations on the your fast one is contributing in also. He is my childhood friend taker of all time and one of the top and ensure my longevity in this Khan should replace with the Pakistan team appointment of the new bowlers pick the team with the bat and we used to play together in 10 in the history of the game. sport... I look forward to contin- Sarfaraz as captain in the and then I can deliver team management to the up early wick- and the ball." the under-12 and under-14. Good "In my opinion Test cricket is uing to play for the Proteas in the limited-over formats while remarkable results," Arthur board Chairman Ehsan ets, it makes our The 28-year-old, who to see him come and support me." the best version of this game. It shorter formats." Babar Azam should be is believed to have told the Mani.