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EENGLISHNGLISH DDAILYAILY THE22 FRIDAY, JANUARY,SOUTH 2021 PUBLISHED FROM: HYDERABAD, CHENNAI INDIA & BANGALORE EDITOR INTIMES CHIEF: BUCHI BABU VUPPALA www.thesouthindiatimes.comw /facebook/thesouthindiatimes.yahoo.in / thesouthindiatimes.yahoo.in /@thesouthindiatimes PAGE-3 YOGI ADITYANATH INAUGURATES K'TAKA CABINET RESHUFFLED, ROAD SAFETY PORTFOLIOS GIVEN TO 7 INDUCTEES PAGE-4 Five bodies recovered after fire SHORT TAKES PM greets people of Manipur, Tripura, breaks out at Serum Institute Nadda arrives to a Meghalaya on their Statehood Day warm welcome in of India’s plant in Pune Lucknow New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Prime admired across India. The state Minister Narendra Modi on Thurs- has achieved outstanding progress Pune, Jan 21 (UNI) Five our deepest condolences to the Lucknow, Jan 21 (UNI) BJP day greeted the people of three in various fields. May the same charred bodies were recovered family members of the depart- president J.P. Nadda was states--Manipur, Tripura and spirit continue.” In another tweet, after a massive fire broke out at ed”, CEO and owner of SII Adar fire tenders to control the fire.” given a warm welcome at Meghalaya on their Statehood Day. Mr Modi said, ‘On their Statehood the Serum Institute of India (SII) Poonawalla said in his tweet. Initially, six employees were Lucknow airport when he In a tweet, Mr Modi said, “State- Day, greetings to my sisters and plant in Manjari near Hadapsar The fire which broke out at rescued by the fire personnel. arrived here on a two-day hood Day greetings to the people brothers of Meghalaya. This state is here on Thursday. “We have about 1445 hrs at the fourth and The SII is engaged in large scale visit. Nadda's visit was re- of Manipur. India is proud of Ma- In another tweet, the Prime known for its remarkable kindness just received some distressing fifth floor of the building was production of Corona vaccine scheduled and he arrived nipur’s contribution to national Minister said, ‘Best wishes to the and spirit of brotherhood. Young- updates; upon further investi- brought under control after fire Covishield and Manjri campus about six hours late on development. Manipur is a power- people of Tripura on the special sters from Meghalaya are creative gation we have learnt that there brigades rushed to the spot im- is one among their facilities. Thursday evening. Chief house of innovation and sporting occasion of their Statehood Day. and enterprising. May the state has unfortunately been some mediately. An officer from Pune However, the production of Co- minister Yogi Adityanath, talent. I wish the state the very best The culture and warm-hearted keep scaling new heights of prog- loss of life at the incident. We Fire brigade said,’ after getting vishield vaccine was not being deputy chief ministers, Ke- in its journey towards progress.” nature of the people of Tripura is ress in the times to come.” are deeply saddened and offer information, we have rushed 10 affected, source. shav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma, along with over a dozen ministers BKU Ekta-Ugrahan rejects Modi govt to provide a home to CM KCR gives nod to greeted the party president at the airport. Hundreds govt's proposal to suspend implement EWS quota of party workers lined up everyone by Aug 15, 2022: Shah SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT along the route to accord a DR SRINIVAS VOORADI welcome to their party pres- agri laws, says want repeal Gandhinagar, Jan 21 (UNI) the next Lok Sabha elections, Hyderabad, January 21: ident. The BJP president New Delhi, January 21 : Re- Union home minister Amit there won't be a single house Chief Minister K Chan- drove straight to the party jecting the Centre's proposal Shah on Thursday said he in the country devoid of water drashekhar Rao has an- headquarters where he will regarding suspending the three had full faith that the BJP connectivity," Shah added. nounced that the State interact with ministers and contentious laws, BKU Ekta- government at the Centre led Shah, on Thursday carried government has decided discuss the road map for Ugrahan on Thursday said the by PM Narendra Modi will out the virtual dedication of to implement 10 percent the upcoming panchayat struggle will continue till the to- provide a home to every citi- overbridge on the railway reservation to the Eco- and then the 2022 assembly tal repeal. A meeting of Sanyukt zen of the country by August more than 10 crore [units of] track at Thaltej- Shilaj area in nomically Weaker Sections elections. Later in the night, Kisan Morcha is still under way. parade inside Delhi on Janu- 15, 2022. He was speaking at affordable housing." Ahmedabad. Gujarat deputy (EWS) in the State. The CM he will hold a meeting with Meanwhile, the meeting be- ary 26. Emerging from meet- the virtual public dedication "More than 13 crore poor chief minister Nitin Patel was said a high-level review the party's core commit- tween Delhi Police and farmer ing with officials, Balbir Singh of one-km-long overbridge families were provided with present at the site. meeting would be held in tee. Despite a huge media unions ended with farmers Rajewal said the government at Shilaj in Ahmedabad. Shah gas cylinders under the Ujj- "Prime Minister Naren- the next two to three days reservations to those who presence at the airport, the not yielding over holding trac- was firm that farmers should said, "The way in which our wala scheme by our PM dra Modi took a decision to on the matter and appro- are already enjoying the BJP president did not speak tor rally on Republic Day. not march on Outer Ring Road. BJP Government is undertak- Narendra Modi...Our gov- free around one lakh railway priate orders would be is- benefit as it is. As on date to the media though he Joint Commissioner of Police However, unions are also firm ing housing projects in the ernment has provided elec- crossings in the country and sued. “There is a need to in the State 50 per cent stopped his convoy to ac- (Northern Range) SS Yadav co- that there is no other alterna- country in rural as well as tricity to all the villages in under that we have taken implement 10 percent res- reservations are being im- knowledge the greetings of ordinated the meeting held at tive, he said. Farmers are be- urban areas, I have full assur- the country and now we are up the works to have over- ervation in jobs and educa- plemented to the weaker party workers. The BJP na- Mantram Resort near the Sin- lieved to be considering adding ance that by August 15, 2022 working towards providing bridges or under Bridges at tion to those economically sections. With 10 percent tional president will, on Fri- ghu border. Samyukta Kisan some new demands, like loan everyone in the country will water connectivity to every these places with fifty fifty weaker classes. We have reservations to the EWS, day, address a conference Morcha leaders said the farm- waiver and 'martyr' status for be facilitated with a house to household in the country by cost sharing with the state decided to implement 10 the reservation percentage of social medial volunteers ers across the country arriving farmers who have died during live in. The Narendra Modi 2022. I have full faith that by governments. The railways percent reservations to the will be 60 percent,” the CM and intellectuals and also in Delhi would hold the tractor the agitation. government has provided the time the BJP will contest has also decided to do away. EWS while continuing the clarified. attend a meeting of Chinhat rural area and booth and district presidents. He will SC panel will continue work, whether farmers India’s Covid cases cross 1.06 cr address meetings of office bearers from Kanpur and New Delhi, Jan 21(UNI) A Avadh regions. take up govt offer or not, says member total of 15,223 fresh infections New Delhi Jan21 (UNI): The committee to break were registered in the past CRPF inducting women Supreme Court-appointed the logjam in negotia- 24 hours taking the country’s warriors in CoBRA to committee will continue to tions. It is expected to tally to 1,06,10,883, as per the fight Maoists seek suggestions from farm- submit its report within Union Health Ministry update er associations, irrespective two months.The court on Thursday. For the past 14 New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) of whether their unions take named Ashok Gulati, days, the country has been re- The Central Reserve Po- up the Narendra Modi gov- agricultural economist cording less than 20,000 daily lice Force (CRPF) is in the ernment offer to suspend the and professor, Anil new infections even as the toll process to induct women three contentious farm laws Ghanwat, president of remained below 300-mark for warriors of the force into its for one or one-and-a-half Shetkari Sanghatana, the past 24 days. elite CoBRA Battalion to en- years, said Pramod Kumar a Maharashtra-based There are 1,92,308 active to 1,52,869, while 1,02,65,706 people being vaccinated yes- gage in the fight against the Joshi, a member of the panel that the Supreme Court has farmers’ suggestions and ap- farmer organisation, cases of which 72 per cent is have recovered from the in- terday taking the total number Maoists -- the first of such and agricultural economist. tasked us with until further prehensions and present it and Bhupinder Singh concentrated in Kerala, Ma- fection. The national recovery of vaccinations to 8,06,484. Ac- kinds of initiatives taken in “It is not for us to comment orders,” Joshi told ThePrint. to the apex court. Mann, national presi- harashtra, Uttar Pradesh, rate has risen to 96.70 per cent cording to the Indian Council the Maoist warfare duties. on whether the farmers will Despite the controversy On 12 January, the Su- dent of a splinter unit Karnataka, West Bengal. As while the fatality rate stands of Medical Research (ICMR), Outgoing CRPF Director take up the proposal or what around the pro-reform per- preme Court had stayed of the Bharatiya Kisan per ministry data, with 151 at 1.44 per cent, according to 7,80,835 samples were tested General A.P. Maheshwari, will happen to the commit- sonal views of the panellists, the implementation of Union (BKU), as the oth- people succumbing in the past health ministry. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, taking the total who is to retire on February tee in such a scenario. We Joshi said, the mandate of the three laws and ap- er members. 24 hours, the death toll from India’s vaccination drive gath- samples tested upto January 28, made the announcemet will continue to do the work the panel is only to compile pointed a four-member the contagion has increased ered momentum with 1,31,649 20, 2021 to 18,93,47,782 crores. while addressing the media in his first interaction dur- ing the Covid crisis. "We are inducting women warriors Third phase of polling ended with in the CoBRA force, the an- ti-Naxal wing," Maheshwari said. The Ministry of Home 85 pc polling in Hamirpur Affairs (MHA) had accorded approval for setting up of Hamirpur (HP), Jan outclassed the men in the tonight, where as the count- sanction of 10 unattached 21(UNI) The third and final first two phases in the dis- ing for the Zila parishad battalions of the Comman- phase of the Panchayati raj trict thereby proving that and panchayat samiti seats do Battalion for Resolute institutions elections ended they have much knowledge would take place tomorrow Action (CoBRA) for guer- with about eighty-five per of their legal and demo- (Friday). Deputy Commis- rilla and jungle warfare type cent voters exercised their cratic rights as compared to sioner, Debashweta Banik operations for dealing with right of franchise in the their counterparts. congratulated the people of extremists and insurgents. district on Thursday. Vot- The polling that started the district for taking part in Two Battalions of CoBRA ers were scanned for tem- with a positive note in the the elections in such a large force were raised in 2008- perature and their hands early morning due to bright numbers and said that it 09. In 2009-10, the number sanitized as per the instruc- sunshine continued with proved how much faith of the Battalion was in- tions of the State Election smart men in the electoral go to the females as they the same tempo till its end- they had in the democratic creased to four. Later, four commission.Women vot- battle also. Incidentally, as had been given fifty percent ing at 1600 hrs. The count- institutions of the country. more Battalions of the force ers once again maintained per the decision of the state reservations in the PRI/ ing of the votes for the posts She claimed that the polling were raised in 2010-11. their supremacy and voted government about fifty per- CIVIC bodies for contesting of pradhans, up-pradhans was calm and peaceful and in large number to out- cent of the PRI seats had to the elections. They had also and ward panches will end no unwanted. EDIT 2 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES UNDER BIDEN, AMERICA WILL BE 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 A FORCE FOR GOOD AGAIN Digital Service Tax could With the inauguration of Joe as well. For the past four years, Biden as the 46th President of the the White House has acted as an offer an interim solution United States, America is closing 'accountability-free zone'. Biden The taxation of digital companies has been a key concern one of the darkest and saddest has clearly told Americans that for G20 countries. The agenda to reform international tax chapters in its history and open- his administration would be ac- law so that digital companies are taxed where economic ing a new one fi lled with hope countable to them in every which activities are carried out was formally framed within the and optimism. The swearing-in way. Another refreshing thing OECD’s base erosion and profi t shifting programme. of the former Vice President and about the incoming administra- Seven years since its inception, it is still work in progress. Worried they might cede their right to tax incomes, Senator heralds a new dawn not tion is the manner in which it many countries have either proposed or implemented just in the United States but the has gone about fi lling the top a digital services tax. India is amongst the fi rst to have world as well. The destructive positions of various departments implemented an equalisation levy in 2016, which sought nature of Trump's presidency has and agencies. Diversity, subject- to tax payments made for online advertising services to been well-documented by the matter expertise and competence a non-resident business by residents. In March 2020, US and international media. To have been the key to the nomina- it expanded the scope of the existing equalisation levy name just a few of his transgres- tion at every level. to a range of digital services that includes e-commerce sions during the four years he The new administration's fi rst platforms. Any payment made by non-residents in has been at the White House: * day initiatives are likely to in- connection with an Indian user will now attract a 2 per ceSuranjali Tandon nt levy. Such an approach is Trump reversed many of the ma- clude an ambitious Coronavirus often viewed as contrary to the ethos of international jor gains the country had made in recovery package and a fl urry of agreements. However, the proliferation of digital service race relations; executive orders that will reverse taxes (DSTs) is a symptom of the changing international * actively discouraged immi- many of Trump's controversial economic order. Countries such as India which provide gration, upon which the country that he lost decisively. Unlike his led the virus better than most is capable of leading it out of the executive orders. Three such large markets for digital corporations seek a greater right was built, especially from the predecessors, he did not facilitate other countries. But the nation morass. Throughout the cam- executive orders are reentering to tax incomes. Apprehensive that DSTs could become the non-European countries; * rolled a peaceful transfer of power, even today accounts for more than a paign, Biden promised voters to the Paris climate agreement and norm, in June 2020, the US initiated USTR investigations back more than a hundred envi- encouraging his followers to stage quarter of the global coronavirus act as a President for the whole joining the World Health Orga- under section 301 of the Trade Act 1974 against 10 ronmental regulations; * waged an insurrection. In a nutshell, he cases and more than a fi fth of the country, not just for his base. nization and the repeal of the so- jurisdictions, including India. This inquiry intends to fi nd out if DSTs discriminate against US corporations. a nonstop war against the coun- is leaving offi ce with the country worldwide fatalities, even though After his victory, the President- called Muslim ban. The report released in January 2021 confi rmed that try's institutions, including the deeply divided. While Trump was it has only fi ve per cent of the elect has reached out to Trump We are also likely to see a num- India’s equalisation levy is unreasonable for its sudden press; and * pulled the United remarkably effective in disman- world population. voters, saying that he will heal ber of Coronavirus-related poli- implementation and retrospective application, and is States out of landmark global tling American institutions and Despite receiving early warn- the divisions. After four years of cies, such as a mask mandate, ex- discriminatory since of the 119 companies to which it is treaties and organizations, such sowing chaos both at home and ings about Covid-19, Trump Trump's relentless war against pansion of COVID testing and a likely applicable, 72 per cent are US-based. It cannot be as Paris Climate Agreement and abroad, when it comes to tackling ignored the pandemic at the be- the government and the institu- stay on evictions and foreclosures dismissed that the tax can result in over-taxation since the the World Health Organization, issues and solving problems, he ginning and then underplayed it tions - which he dubbed as 'Deep of people that have fallen behind company will not be able to claim any credit for tax paid and largely abandoned America's has been one of the most incom- even after it began killing hun- State' - it is refreshing to have as in paying rent and mortgage. on Indian sales. Further, the clarifi cations have not been global leadership, allowing coun- petent presidents in US history. dreds of thousands of Americans. President someone who has faith The Biden administration made available. However, it is predominantly applicable to US companies since the market for digital services is tries such as Russia and China to A case in point is his handling The President worried that stock in American institutions, whether will be tackling Covid on a war dominated by US-based fi rms. The law itself in no way fi ll that vacuum. Finally, on his of the Covid-19 crisis. The United markets would tank if he took ag- it is judiciary, the legislature or footing and the President-elect discriminates based on size of operations or nationality, way out of the Oval Offi ce, Trump States, which has the largest and gressive measures to tackle the the press. Unlike the so-called has already surrounded him- and has no retrospective element. Any company that refused to acknowledge the re- most expensive healthcare in- virus. Fortunately for America, conservative President, Biden self with prominent experts has a permanent residence in India is excluded since it is sults of a free and fair election frastructure, should have tack- the nation will have a leader who has great respect for traditions and scientists. already subject to tax in India. For example, if company A that has a local subsidiary or is a registered entity, no levy is payable. If fi rm B operates services in India, but its billing address is registered in Ireland, then the levy will be charged on payments to this entity from India. Experts The triumph in Gabba is a win to cherish. suggest that such taxes can be passed on to consumers. While the Indian customer may not pay this as a tax, this could mean higher prices, contrary to the claim that it taxes the company. The USTR investigations pose a threat Indian cricket needs to build on it of retaliatory tariffs. In a similar investigation for France’s DST, the US responded with the threat to levy tariffs on When Indian cricket history is select French exports, implemented in January 2021. discussed it will be said of them However, these were suspended in light of other ongoing that they took all the body blows investigations. It seems trade is a new collateral of tax but did not let the country down! negotiations. The core problem that the international tax reform seeks to address is that digital corporations, The 11 in the fi rst Test at Adelaide, unlike their brick-and-mortar counterparts, can operate Australia were vastly different in a market without a physical presence. The current basis from the eleven who handcrafted for taxing in a particular jurisdiction is a notion of fi xed history on Tuesday at the Gabba. place of business. To overcome this challenge, countries They faced body blows, tolerated suggested that a new basis to tax, say, the number of users sledging and endured racist slurs in a country, could address the challenge to some extent. from the spectator’s gallery. But The EU and India were among the advocates of this not for a moment did they allow approach. In 2018, India introduced the test for signifi cant their single-minded dedication to economic presence in the Income Tax Act. However, the proposal of a revised nexus was not supported widely. slacken. The team was so heav- Moreover, to give effect to a new nexus would require ily injury ridden that they had bilateral renegotiation of tax treaties that supersede to fall back upon “net bowlers” domestic tax laws. Meanwhile, the OECD continued to and rookie batsmen, who had work to fi nd commonalities among a range of solutions. In never imagined that they would October 2020, it released a blueprint of the solution that it be called upon, not only to make seeks to fi nalise by June 2021. But consultations held with a playing XI in a Test match, but stakeholders this month do not inspire confi dence. In its be the frontline warriors for the current form, the solution is too complex to administer same. It speaks volumes of their and proposes to allocate residual profi t — a term that has no economic defi nition — thus calling into question the aspiration, of their commitment gains. It would also require political consensus on multiple to the cause, of their focus (which issues, including sensitive matters such as setting up of was their team’s honour) that an alternative dispute resolution process comparable to they single-mindedly addressed arbitration. This can increase the compliance burden. the task at hand. They fought that champions are not made in a the Aussies, who were fi nding it and how he delivered! Ajinkya are the “fi nds” of the IPL. How The US has expressed its preference to apply this measure bravely to ensure that the team day. In the making of such cham- diffi cult to digest the treatment Rahane, the stand-in captain, led many selectors get to see Ranji or on a safe harbour basis, which can limit the companies to romped home with one of the pions the sweat, the hard work, that this rookie team was giving from the front.Much was spo- Mushtaq Ali tournament match- which it may be applicable. most magnifi cent victories in In- the mentoring, the dedication it. Washington Sundar, another ken and more written when Ravi es? How much of TV coverage is dian cricketing history. and most importantly the mental 2016 U-19 squad member, whose Shastri was chosen to be the head provided to them? The young- Reams will be written on this conditioning, have such a critical commitment with the ball was coach of the team. “Superstar sters have reminded the BCCI of Printed, Published and Owned by Buchi Babu. Vuppala, Printed match, gigabytes expended in role to perform. I would believe well known but his 22 off 29 balls, culture” and “captain choosing its responsibility towards them. at. Meera Offset Printers. No. 104. V.R. Pallai Street. Triplicane, electronic media coverage and that the initial moulding of these brought forth a comment from the coach” were the common We need to provide them an alma tonnes of hot air will be blown warriors has been sculpted by Ra- his dad that he is 70 per cent a refrain of those days. Shastri has mater — a world-class Cricket Chennai- 5, Published from: No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa on the valour of the team. All that hul Dravid, himself a cricketing batsman. The Palghar boy Shar- moulded the team to ensure that Academy to train in, undergo re- Mudali Street. Pudupet, Chennai-2. will never be able to portray what legend. These youngsters have all dul Thakur, who travelled 100 ki- it is a well-knit pack. He brooks hab in and be mentored by the Editor. Buchi Babu Vuppala. may have been passing through been part of the under-19 group lometres to Mumbai for practice, no idiots. Cerebral and strate- best that the “rich” BCCI can RNI.No.TNENG/26176/2008. the mind of Mohammad Siraj, of cricketers handpicked and is the diamond that ultimately gic, he is his own man. A morale fetch. We need to provide them who wept at his dad’s memory trained by Dravid. Shubhman shines when put to test. And he booster and mentor for the squad motivational speakers and mind- Administration Office : No.18 B, Alikulam Shopping Complex, while singing the national an- Gill had spearheaded the Indian and Sundar possibly were con- and ensuring camaraderie in the conditioning professionals. More Market, Chennai - 600 003. them, or the youngest member U-19 team’s batting prowess in sidered to be seeing action only dressing room, there could not be IPL franchisees or state as- of the team who was the proud the 2018 world championship. He in the nets! a better testimonial for him than sociations cannot provide them Registered Office : No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa Mudali holder of the Border-Gavaskar turned in a splendid 91 in Bris- We need to marvel the remark- The Indian Express proclaiming: world-class facilities. These are Street. Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. trophy that his captain handed to bane. Rishabh Pant, a member able commitment of Siraj, son of “Shastri’s journey: From Cham- woefully lacking. The likes of him for the all important photo- of the U-19 squad of 2016, who an auto rickshaw driver who used pion of Champions to coach of Sachin Tendulkar, Dravid, Anil Hyderabad : 17-1-469/A/42/23,Adarsh Nagar, op. Yes, this match will go down started his Test career only in up his savings to let the son play a Champion team.” There is the Kumble, Zaheer Khan, Harbha- near Unique Grammar school, Saidabad, in the annals of Indian history 2018, broke the great M S Dhoni’s cricket, who was given the sad stamp of Kohli on the team. Ag- jan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Yu- Hyderabad -500059, Telangana. like the 1983 World Cup or the record of the fastest 1,000 runs news of his father’s demise the gressive, confi dent, physically fi t vraj Singh should constitute the 2007 ICC T20 trophy or the 2011 by an Indian wicket-keeper. Pant moment he landed in Australia and mentally focused on the job resource to provide the motiva- Rni no. Teleng/2009/29225 World Cup win. What we need to played a sedate innings, the likes and who chose not to return for at hand. In partnership with the tion. The youngsters need to be Bangalore : 3rd Main Road- 4, L.N. Pura, recognise today is how did this of which would have the hallmark the funeral. T Natarajan is an- coach, Kohli has built a team that incubated. It is the crucible that is group of “rookies” took on the of Dravid or Dhoni. He played the other wonder. Son of a power- can be world-beaters. urgently required. Indian cricket bangalore- 560 021, karnataka. mighty Austral , especially anchor at one end and speeded loom worker, he was included Many have derided the IPL. needs to forge ahead with the in- Rni no. Kareng/2012/43253 after the humiliating 36 all out at up at will, with no tension or in the squad to Australia as one Many do not even call it “cricket”. credible story which has just been Adelaide. We need to recognise pressure from the sledging of of the four additional bowlers — They need to realise that these scripted. NATION 3 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad

Red-tapism made acquisition process Yogi Adityanath 2 lawyers among three held in a vicious cycle: Indian Army Chief inaugurates land fraud case in Gurugram New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Self-reliance road safety Chandigarh, Jan 21 (UNI) Three persons, including two advocates, is a strategic necessity but to achieve have been arrested on the charge of involvement in the sale of two it a revolution is needed in bureau- campaign acres of land 'acquired' through fraudulent means in Gurugram cratic affairs, Indian Army Chief Gen- district to a private company, causing loss of crores of rupees to eral Manoj Mukund Naravane has said the state exchequer. Director General of Police Manoj Yadava told while pointing out that defence mod- the media that the land in Islampur village, acquired by Haryana ernisation is often held hostage to the Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) in 1993, was sold to a private processes and procedures involved. company for Rs 2 crore on the basis of "fake and forged documents Gen Naravane said red-tapism has and witnesses". He said that to make a quick buck, accused Ro- made the defence acquisition process a hit Thakran of Jharsa village and Ajay Chaudhary of Islampur vil- "vicious cycle". lage hatched a plan and got the land transferred in the name of "We need a revolution in bureau- Ajay by producing fake witnesses, who impersonated Murti Devi, cratic affairs to realise the vision of self- Lakshmi Devi and Bala Devi, the original owners of two acres of reliance," he said while speaking on the the ancestral property. Lawyers Chaman Lal Arora and Subhash occasion of 25 years of Army-industry Chand Arora, who 'identified' the 'owners' were also arrested. The partnership at a virtual conference. Minister Manohar Parrikar as saying able to fast track the process of acqui- fraud came to light when Murti Devi of Gupta Colony in Gurugram Talking about the Defence Acquisition that the "entire procurement process sition. "It is because we try to cater for filed a police complaint. State Crime Branch (Gurugram Unit) later Procedure (DAP) 2020, he said it has is based on distrust". "There are cer- every contingency and plug every loop- arrested Thakran and the Aroras. The probe revealed that master- been aligned to empower domestic tain inherent procedural lacunae that hole. This results in every acquisition mind Thakran had learnt the work of 'patwari' and was aware of industry. He appreciated the govern- have crept into the acquisition pro- process being tied up in knots," he said. the acquired land. Chaudhary allegedly transferred Rs 29 lakh out ment's initiative to increase the FDI in cess which primarily arises due to the In the end what happens is that the of the Rs 2 crore sale proceeds to the bank account of Thakran. The defence production to 74 per cent from overbearing nature of our rules, regula- processes and procedures rather than accounts used to receive sale proceeds were opened by Chaudhary the existing 49 per cent. But he made a tions and guidelines in trying to ensure product become paramount and these Lucknow, Jan 21 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh on the basis of different PAN numbers. Investigation found that point that more needs to be done. zero error," said Gen Naravane adding, impede defence modernisation, Gen Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thurs- Thakran was involved in other crimes also, including liquor smug- "While all these initiatives are quite "This is also aggravated by our own in- Naravane said. He further pointed out day launched a public awareness cam- gling. Chaudhary was involved in the killing of a Rajasthan Police appreciable, there is a lot of work that terpretation of rules." He said DAP 2016 that a qualitative requirement, for ex- paign for road safety, besides inaugu- Constable in 2006, police said. still needs to be done," said Gen Nara- which is about 450 pages and DAP 2020 ample, is formatted in a very stringent rating several projects of the transport vane. He also quoted late Defence has about 681 pages but it has not been manner. department worth more than Rs 55 crore. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Woman kills minor son, Minister said, "Nearly 65 people lose their Nripendra Mishra in Ayodhya to lives in road accidents daily, which can be commits suicide in UP reduced by creating public awareness. We have started a road safety public aware- Hamirpur (UP), Jan 21 (UNI) A 30-year-old woman allegedly discuss final stages of Ram temple ness campaign today. People must avoid killed her five-year-old son by giving him milk laced with pow- driving without licence. Drunk-driving is dered glass to drink and then committed suicide by consum- Ayodhya, Jan 21 (UNI) Ram Jan- the construction of the Ram temple. also a big cause of accidents." ing the same at her parental house in Hamirpur district of Uttar mabhoomi Construction Commit- The meeting will be held in four The departments of transport and Pradesh, police said on Thursday. Soni Nishad along with her tee head Nripendra Mishra arrived phases with Ram Trust officials and health will play an active role in the son Shani was living with her parents in Sahurapur village in in Ayodhya on Thursday to attend a others associated with the construc- month-long campaign devoted to road Lalpura police area for the past six-seven months after differ- two-day meeting called to discuss the tion work involved in the first phase. safety awareness. Emphasising on ences with her in-laws. Her husband Bhola, 40, of Brahma Ka final stages of the temple develop- During the two-day meeting -- Janu- spreading awareness among school chil- Dera village in Kotwali police area, is a labourer based at present ment scheme. After reaching Ayod- ary 21 and 22 -- all the attendees will dren during the road safety month, Adity- in Surat. The incident was reported on Wednesday when Soni's hya, Mishra did a spot inspection of discuss the material and foundation anath said that the sense of traffic aware- mother Marri, a cook at a basic school, returned home and saw the Janmabhoomi campus and held a design to be used during the temple ness and road safety should be instilled in Soni and Shani lying unconscious and raised an alarm. Police meeting with the engineers of Larsen Architect Sompura has also reached construction. In the first phase, of- school children from the very beginning reached the spot and got the two admitted to a district hospital, and Toubro, which is executing the Ayodhya to attend the meeting. In ficials associated with the Trust and and special programmes should be held where Soni died during treatment. project, at the Vishwamitra Ashram. the meeting, engineers will present engineers of the executive body -- con- in schools regarding road safety and traf- The second meeting between the of- the foundation design for temple struction companies Larsen & Toubro fic rules. The Chief Minister also said that fice-bearers of the Trust and the en- construction. At the same time, soil and Tata Consultancy, besides experts nodal officers should be deployed in ev- Gang held for robbing gineers of L&T and Tata Consultancy is being removed from the surround- from IIT Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and ery district during the month to oversee will be held at the Circuit House. ings of the sanctum sanctorum for the National Building Research. the awareness campaign. unsuspecting passengers

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Delhi police have arrested two robbers Fire engulfs Serum's Amid factionalism, BJP begins campaigning and apprehended three juveniles who were part of a gang which robbed unsuspecting passengers stranded at bus stops and for 4 by-poll seats in Rajasthan lonely stretches in the national capital. The police team from Ja- under-construction hangirpuri also recovered a stolen Eco car from their possession. Jaipur, Jan 21 (UNI) out open recently. For- starting the by-poll cam- The main accused, Ankit and Mahabir, both in their early twen- building in Pune Amid factionism, feuds mer Chief Minister Va- paigning after offering ties, along with three children in conflict with law (CCL) were and tussle over leadership sundhara Raje's follow- prayers at Salasar Balaji nabbed on Wednesday morning from near the Mukarba Chowk Pune, Jan 21 (UNI) A major fire status, the opposition BJP ers recently announced temple, said, "We shall on Karnal Bypass. "The gang members first stole an Eco car and broke out in an under-construc- in Rajasthan has started the formation of an outfit make a strong win in by- then moved around places like the bypass and bus stops. Some tion building of the Serum Insti- campaigning for the As- supporting her and de- polls due to the people- members of the gang used to sit inside the cab posing as pas- tute of India (SII)'s Manjari plant sembly by-elections to be manded that she be de- friendly policies launched sengers. They then lured other passengers to their cabs and later here on Thursday afternoon, of- held in four constituen- clared as the chief min- by PM Narendra Modi robbed them of their belongings," said Usha Rangnani, DCP, ficials said. There are no immedi- cies, however, the dates isterial candidate for the and with the hard work of North West. Five mobile phones have been recovered from the ate reports of casualties. Around 2 for the same are awaited. 2023 Assembly election. party workers." He further possession of the accused persons, who disclosed that they had p.m., thick clouds of smoke could Assembly by-polls shall The BJP has however said that the party shall robbed them from victims using the same modus operandi from be seen billowing out of the struc- be held in Sujangarh, Ra- officially maintained si- break the trend of Rajast- different places like ISBT Kashmere Gate, Anand Vihar and Kar- ture in the SII complex at Manjari, jsamand, Sahara (Bhil- lence on the issue and han under which BJP and nal Bypass. The Eco car stolen from Wazirabad and later used in said company sources. wara) and Vallabhnagar downplayed any further Congress passes power the crime has also been recovered. At least 12 fire-tenders from Pune (Udaipur) after the deaths attempts to project any to alternate hands after Fire Brigade rushed to the site and were of the members of legisla- individual as the CM. tenure of five years. "We battling the blaze, the cause of which tive assembly following However, the party has shall break this trend and 'Shocking': Guj HC is not clear. The SII is currently un- branded as Covishield, currently be- illness in last four months. promoted anti-Raje cad- ensure that BJP emerges der a global scanner as it has become ing administered to lakhs of people in The by-polls shall be res on many significant as an undefeated and orders immediate release of one of the handful of pharmaceutical India. SII officials said that Covishield held during interesting positions. unconquered party for- companies worldwide engaged in the vaccine is produced and stocked at its times when fractions Meanwhile, BJP state ever in the state in coming inter-faith couple manufacture of the Covid-19 vaccine, Hinjewadi manufacturing facility. within BJP have come president Satish Poonia, electins," he added. Gandhinagar, Jan 21 (UNI) Taking up a Habeas Corpus plea, the Gu- jarat High Court has ordered the immediate release of an inter-faith married couple, arrested by Palanpur police in Banaskantha district NCB busts drugs factory in Mumbai, on a complaint from the woman's family. A 30-year-old Muslim man from Palanpur married a 29-year-old Hindu woman of the town in finds Dawood link and Rs 2.18 cr December last year. On January 9, following the complaint by the woman's father that his daughter stole Rs 82,000 and fled with an Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) In a Lala, who was the mentor of Wing, Progressive Signature morning on Thursday. During already-married Muslim man, the Palanpur police had detained mega action against the drug Dawood Ibrahim." The official CHS, Ghansoli. The NCB team the raids, the NCB team recov- the couple, who were residing in Surat. A local court subsequently cartels in Mumbai, the Narcot- said that Lala was the original also recovered one 9 mm pis- ered one revolver and unac- sent them to four day police custody, as sought by the police. Fol- ics Control Bureau has found underworld don of Mumbai. tol from Chinku Pathan's resi- counted cash amounting to Rs lowing the arrest, the man's brother approached the high court on the links of fugitive under- "This cartel was basically dence. The official said that in 2.18 crore, which is believed to January 18 with a Habeas Corpus petition, seeking production of his world don Dawood Ibrahim being run by the Pathani gang a parallel raid, Rahul Kumar be the sale proceeds from drug said that the NCB is conduct- recently-married brother and claiming the arrest illegal. Taking up Kaskar after the agency busted and they were also having rela- Verma, a DJ and rapper by trafficking. The official said ing searches to arrest Bhujwa- the petition, the high court quashed the remand order issued by the a drugs factory in Mumbai's tions with the Dawood gang," profession, was intercepted in that a clandestine drug labo- la. The official said, "Chinku local magistrate and asked the Palanpur police to release the couple Dongri, which was being op- he said. The official said that Mumbai's Bhiwandi area. ratory operated by Bhujwala Pathan and Bhujwala are said immediately. A division bench of Justices Sonia Gokani and Sangeeta erated by Karim Lala's grand- Chinku Pathan's partner Bhu- The official said that the DJ in the same building was also to be kingpins in drug traf- Vishen expressed its displeasure over the events, with its order on son Parwez Khan aka Chinku jwala is the biggest supplier of is suspected to be one of the busted. During the operation, ficking networks operated by Tuesday saying "the facts are quite glaring and also shocking". It also Pathan. The NCB sleuths also drugs in Maharashtra. suppliers of mephedrone of the following drugs were seized the underworld and ran their observed that Palanpur police had shown "undue fervour" while recovered cash to the tune of It began on Wednesday Chinku Pathan. The official from Bhujwala's clandestine illegal trade across Mumbai dealing with this case of "inter-religion marriage". In its order, the Rs 2.18 crore from the prem- morning, when the agency added that after the arrest lab - 5.69 kg of mephedrone and surrounding areas." The high court directed the Inspector General of Police, Banaskantha, to ises of his associate Arif Bu- sleuths arrested Chinku Pa- of Lala's grandson, the NCB or MD, one kg methamphet- official said that mephedrone inquire into the conduct of police inspectors of Palanpur East and jhwala, another kingpin. An than along with his associ- achieved a major breakthrough amine and 6.126 kg of ephed- or MD is also known as M-cat, Palanpur West police stations, "in whose custody the couple has NCB official connected to the ate Zakir Hussain Fazal Huk as the drug law enforcement rine and a huge stash of pack- Meow Meow, white magic. It is been detained for all these days". As the couple have settled in Su- probe, requesting anonym- Shaikh and seized 2.9 grams team carried out raids at the ing material, various utensils, a synthetic stimulant drug of rat where the husband works, the public prosecutor has assured the ity told , "Chinku Pathan, of heroin and 52.2 grams of residence of Bhujwala in Don- weighing machines and other amphetamine class with psy- court that the Surat Police Commissioner will be intimated to pro- who was nabbed by the NCB mephedrone or 'MD' from gri area on Wednesday eve- apparatus used to manufac- choactive characteristics and is vide them protection, initially for a period of four weeks. yesterday is the grandson of his residence at 7th Floor, 'B' ning which continued till early ture illegal drugs. The official usually used in parties. SOUTH 4 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad 6,334 new corona cases in K'taka Cabinet reshuffled, Kerala, 6,229 recoveries portfolios given to 7 inductees Bengaluru, Jan 21 (UNI) Over partment in addition to Environ- a week after expanding his ment and Ecology. CC Patil, earlier 17-month-old Cabinet, Karnataka incharge of Mines and Geology, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on has now been given Small Scale Thursday effected a minor reshuf- Industries and Information and fle and also allocated portfolios to Public Relations Departments. seven new Ministers. Yediyurappa Leader of the House in Legislative divested JC Madhuswamy of Law, Council, Kota Srinivas Poojari, has Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation been relieved of Fisheries, Ports and Minor Irrigation and allocated and Inland Transport Department him Medical Education, Kannada, and given Muzrai and Backward and Culture Departments.Health Classes Welfare Department. Haj Minister K Sudhakar was relieved and Wakf Department has been Departments of Personnel and hai Vala. R Shankar gets Municipal of Medical Education in just three taken back from Animal Hus- Administrative Reforms, Cabinet Administration and Sericulture, months, who was given Health bandry Minister Prabhu Chauhan, Affairs, Finance, Bangalore De- MTB Nagaraj Excise, and CP Yo- portfolio by taking it away from while Labour Minister A Shivaram velopment, Energy, Intelligence, geshwar Minor Irrigation Depart- incumbent Social Welfare Minis- Hebbar has been divested of the Planning, Programme Monitoring ment. Yediyurappa has thus sent Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 Kasargod the least 87 cases. puzha, Idukki, Kottayam, Thris- ter B Sreeramulu. Madhuswamy is Sugar Department. K Gopalaiah Statistics, Infrastructure Develop- out a loud and clear message to (UNI) Kerala on Thursday re- As many as 93 positive pa- sur and Kasargod one each. a key member of the Yediyurappa has been divested of Food, Civil ment and all unallocated portfo- all MLAs. airing serious reserva- ported 6,334 new coronavirus tients have come from outside As many as 2,09,828 persons camp, who put up strong defence Supplies and Consumers Affairs lios with himself. Among the new tions about his decision to ex- cases and 6,229 recoveries, even the state while 5,658 others con- are under observation, includ- of the state government in the Department and made incharge Ministers, Umesh Katti gets Food, pand his Cabinet that he is firmly as 21 more fatalities took the tracted the disease through con- ing 1,98,107 in home or insti- state legislature. of Horticulture and Sugar Depart- Civil Supplies and Consumer Af- in control. Earlier, his close aide state's COVID-19 death toll to tacts. The contact details of 517 tutional quarantine and 11,721 Law, Parliamentary Affairs and ments. KC Narayana Gowda has fairs and S Angara Fisheries, Ports MP Rennukacharya spearheaded 3,545, Health Minister KK Shai- patients is not known. others in various hospitals. The Legislation Department has been been given Youth Empowerment, and Inland Transport. R Muru- the campaign against ministerial laja's office said. A total of 66 health workers addition of three new hotspots given to Home Minister Basavaraj Sports, Haj and Wakf Depart- gesh Nirani will be Mines and Ge- berths to MLCs. Besides, several As many as 61,279 samples tested positive on Thursday of Koyipram, Chennerkara and Bommai as additional charge. ments, but divested of Municipal ology Minister and Arvind Limba- disgruntled legislators had also were tested on Thursday, with -- Kannur 15, Ernakulam 12, Mezhuveli in Pathanamthitta The Forest Department has been Administration, Horticulture and vali Forest Minister, said a gazette alleged they were not considered the test positivity rate pegged at Pathanamthitta 11, Malap- district and removal of two taken back from S Anand Singh, Sericulture Departments. notification issued with the con- despite the fact that most Minis- 10.34 per cent. puram 6, Kozhikode 5, Thiru- places from the list increased who has been given Tourism De- The Chief Minister has kept the sent of Governor Vajubhai Rudab- ters. Ernakulam district reported vananthapuram and Palakkad 4 the total coronavirus hotspots highest 771 new cases and each, Wayanad 3, Kollam, Alap- in Kerala to 406. Kerala: Court clears arrest of Kerala House rejects no-confidence motion against Speaker Sivasankar in dollar smuggling case Thiruvananthapuram, Jan shield his Assistant Private they have no right to speak motion against the Speaker. Thiruvananthapuram, Jan by the Customs. The Cus- rishnan supported Kiran in 21 (UNI) The Kerala Assembly Secretary, who has been in- against Sreeramakrishnan. He said that Sreeramakrish- 21 (UNI) The Special Eco- toms has decided to arraign investing in the franchisees witnessed uproarious scenes terrogated for over nine hours Opposition leader Ramesh nan was doing a good job and nomic Offences court in Sivasankar after detailed of an international educa- on Thursday as the no-confi- by the Customs department. Chennithala in his speech said the Opposition was provided Kerala has given sanction investigation on the state- tional institution. Swapna dence motion moved by In- The House witnessed unruly that the Speaker had indulged ample time in the House dur- to the Customs department ments given by the first and and Sarith had deposed be- dian Union Muslim League scenes when the ruling front in extravagance in the House ing every discussion. Sreera- to arrest M. Sivasankar in second accused in the case, fore the Customs that two MLA, M Ummer against countered the Opposition and had refurbished the cen- makrishnan in his remarks said the dollar smuggling case. Swapna Prabha Suresh and persons Kiran and Lafeer Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan MLA while the legislators from tral hall of the Assembly for no that Opposition leader Chen- Sivasankar, former Principal P.S. Sarith. Customs had Mohammed had accepted was rejected by the House. the treasury benches were all reason. He alleged that a huge nithala is still behaving like a Secretary to Chief Minister also interrogated Kiran who the dollars smuggled to UAE In his no-confidence motion, praise for Sreeramakrishnan. amount was squandered by student leader and that he has Pinarayi Vijayan, is now in is under suspicion for hav- by certain people who are Ummer said that there were Jumping to the Speaker's the Speaker in the renovation. to rise as a senior leader. The judicial custody in the gold ing smuggled dollars to UAE in higher positions in the clear reports that Sreeramak- defence, MLA James Mathew He called upon the Speaker to Speaker said that the discus- smuggling case and other through hawala route. Kiran state. The other accused in rishnan was involved in the said that Sreeramakrishnan quit as his name had surfaced sion on this matter and its pro- cases filed by the Enforce- is managing educational the dollar smuggling case is dollar smuggling case and so had an unblemished track re- in the dollar smuggling case. ceedings have given him more ment Directorate. institutions in Dubai and the former finance head of he has no right to sit in the cord for the past 40 years right Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijay- confidence in the Assembly. Sivasankar is the fourth there have been allegations the UAE consulate in Thiru- Speakers' chair of the Legisla- from his days as a student an in his speech said there was He added that he has done no accused in the dollar smug- that the Speaker of the Ker- vananthapuram, Khalid Ali tive Assembly. He also alleged leader. Mathew lashed out at no reason for the Opposition wrong and asked the Opposi- gling case to be charged ala Assembly P. Sreeramak- Shoukri. that the Speaker had tried to the Opposition saying that to bring such a no-confidence tion not to play to the gallery.

be able to use ACs and fans," Sawa- Counter negative propaganda against nt said, while addressing a gather- 92 countries post request for ing of students at the Goa College govt projects: Goa CM of Engineering in South Goa. "Despite knowing this fact, how Made-in-India vaccines Panaji, Jan 21 (UNI) Goa Chief many of us are talking about it Minister Pramod Sawant on Thurs- positively? We are only listening New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Ninety- report from Sao Paulo, Health Min- day urged engineering students to to negativity. It is our duty to write two countries have approached In- ister Eduardo Pazuello said the counter the negative commentary and talk on social media and elec- dia for Covid-19 vaccines, bolster- documentation is ready for bring- against the government's devel- tronic media. I am not even urging ing New Delhis credentials as the ing the AstraZeneca-Oxford Uni- opment projects on social and you to speak in favour of the gov- vaccine hub of the world. Highly versity vaccine being produced at mass media platforms, saying it ernment. Just state facts. You know placed sources said that scores of the Serum Institute of India. Bra- was important to counter nega- the facts. The layman in a village countries are approaching India, as zil's Anvisa has scheduled a meet- tive propaganda with facts. Citing does not know facts. He opposes the word spreads that Indian vac- ing for next Sunday to decide on a case in point, Sawant said that (such projects) just because some- cines are showing negligible side- the emergency use of the vaccine the Sterlite-promoted Goa Tamnar one has planted it in his head," effects, since the immunization developed by AstraZeneca and Ox- Transmission Project Limited was Sawant said."Being engineers you drive in the country began on Sat- ford as well as one by developed crucial to the coastal state's power know the realistic situation of pow- urday. India is sending its domesti- by China's Sinovac Biotec. Mean- needs in the coming years and yet er (availability) in Goa. We expect cally developed vaccines to several while the Bolivian government had it was facing opposition from sev- that facts should be placed before neighbouring countries including also signed a contract with India's eral quarters. the people who do not have any Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar. Serum Institute for the supply of 5 "People are opposing projects ev- real information about the project. In a letter to PM Modi on Tues- million doses of AstraZeneca's Co- erywhere. The Tamnar project has it is a 400 KV line which is coming nar (power) line is not drawn over We expect these comments from day, Prime Minister Roosevelt vid-19 vaccine. President Luis Arce seen opposition too. As you know from Karnataka to Goa. If the Tam- the next two years, then we will not you on issues related. Skerrit of the Dominican Republic, said that combined with a recent has also requested for inoculation, deal to buy 5.2 million Sputnik V signally that the demand for Indian vaccine doses from Russia, Bolivia Cong's KV Thomas may contest Kerala polls as Left candidate jabs has acquired a transcontinen- now expected to be able to inocu- tal appeal. "As we enter 2021 and late all of its vaccinable population. Thiruvananthapuram, Jan sulking since he was denied a Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and ship and party general secretary persevere in our fight against Co- The sources said that in tune 21 (UNI) K.V. Thomas, former seat in the last general elections. worked out the intricacies. Sitaram Yechury and politburo vid-19, Dominica's population of with Prime Minister Modi's mes- union minister and senior Con- Kerala Pradesh Congress "He will contest from the Er- member M.A. Baby had stayed 72,100 is in urgent need of enough sage that India's vaccine approach gress leader is likely to contest Committee President Mullap- nakulam seat which he had won at his place last year during a doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca are intended to heal humanity, In- the 2021 Kerala Assembly elec- pally Ramachandran, former earlier as a Congress candidate. programme in Ernakulam. If vaccine. I, therefore, request, with dia would not be averse to provide tions as an LDF candidate from Chief Minister Oomen Chandy Not just that the seat was not giv- Thomas switches sides, then the great humility and respect, that vaccines to Pakistan, as part of a the Ernakulam seat, his tradi- and opposition leader Ramesh en to him by Congress but he was Ernakulam assembly seat -- a you assist us by donating the doses drive to eliminate the virus glob- tional bastion. Chennithala have tried to con- also insulted by several leaders Congress bastion -- may see go. we need to make our population ally. And in the course of time if Thomas was a former union sole Thomas and promised him in the party and he had to take Ernakulam is the stronghold safe (optimally 70,000 first and sec- the Chinese vaccine does not work, minister of state (Independent an apt post during the state this extreme step." of the Latin Catholic community ond doses)," wrote Skerrit. India would not hesitate to supply charge) for Food and Civil sup- unit's rejig. However, it was not CPI-M has already welcomed and there is no leader of the stat- In other parts of Latin America, jabs to Beijing as well. The sources plies in the Manmohan Singh fulfilled.Instead was given the KV Thomas into its fold and par- ure of KV Thomas in the party in Brazil, which has the second high- pointed out that India's vaccine ex- government. He has been a responsibilities of the party pub- ty's Ernakulam District Secretary Ernakulam and hence this will be est number of coronavirus cases in ports to China may go a long way member of the Lok Sabha for six lications "Veekshanam News C.N. Mohanan told the media: a major shocker for the Congress. the world next only to the United in addressing India's adverse trade terms and was an MLA for two Paper " and Jaihind TV". Both "Let things turn out and once he Congress leader Chennithala States, has sent a special plane to balance with the Middle Kingdom. terms. He was also Minister for the entities are in deep debts announces his decision publicly told the media: "I don't think pick up Indian vaccines from Pune. So far, China's vaccine has Tourism in the A.K. Antony gov- and Thomas did not accept the we will discuss the matter in the that KV Thomas will leave the A Brazilian plane is expected to shown patchy results. For instance, ernment in Kerala. posting. A senior leader close to party and support him. Let him party, he will continue". Thomas fly the first 2 million doses of a Co- after Thailand has discovered that The senior Congress leader Thomas, speaking to on first announce his decision." will address the media on Janu- vid-19 vaccine purchased by the the efficacy of the two million dos- who is a big force among the Lat- conditions of anonymity said: Thomas has excellent rapport ary 23 and is likely announce his government's Fiocruz biomedical es of the Chinese Sinovac Biotech in Catholic community has been "Thomas has already met Chief with the CPI-M national leader- decision. institute.According to a Reuters Covid-19 vaccine. OP-ED 5 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad US’ 30 YEARS FROM DIPLOMATIC PRIMACY TO PARALYSIS

By Dr. Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg ington these days, it is difficult not Iran has also doubled down on its and resurge. The funds committed gional problems — is nowhere near Thirty years ago this week, the US’ to see the contrast between America breaches of the Joint Comprehen- to Iraqi reconstruction at the inter- resolution, thanks in part to unilat- power was at its zenith, militarily then and now. The US capital looks sive Plan of Action (JCPOA). It last national conference held in Kuwait eral steps, condoned if not encour- and diplomatically. On Jan. 17, 1991, to be under siege by right-wing ex- week announced that it would be in February 2018 remain largely un- aged by the US, which have made it launched the war to dislodge Sad- tremists and the security forces are taking steps toward producing ura- spent, in part because US leadership a difficult situation worse and in- dam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait, scrambling to secure the inaugura- nium metal, in direct violation of the of that effort has receded. creased the potential for prolonging and with it drove away doubts about tion of the new president. nuclear deal. The revelation came In Syria, the Assad regime is cel- the conflict. As Burns pointed out in America’s commitment to world For the rest of the world, the Jan. just days after it resumed enriching ebrating its victory over its own his memoirs, in the old days of 1991, peace. In the lead-up to that date, the 6 attack on the US Congress repre- uranium to 20 percent purity at the people, thanks in part to Iranian and Israelis and Palestinians “sat down US was able to build an international sented the nadir of American pow- underground Fordow facility — an- Russian support, as the US and its al- together, against their instincts, be- coalition of 35 countries and make a er, when a constitutionally ordered other stark violation of the JCPOA, lies are squeezed into a small pocket cause we asked, at a moment when convincing case for military action. process to ratify the results of No- which limits uranium enrichment to in the northeast of the country. Iran’s well-framed US requests were not US diplomats secured support for vember’s presidential election was no more than 3.67 percent until 2030. dream of building a corridor from ignored. It marked a time of uncon- the war from the UN Security Coun- disrupted and delayed by an armed The foreign ministers of France, Ger- Iran to Lebanon appears to be closer tested American primacy.” cil, where even China and the Soviet gang apparently intent on harming many and the UK on Saturday con- to fulfillment than ever. In the 30 years since those days, a Union went along. lawmakers. demned Iran’s JCPOA breaches, Lebanon, a long-time close US lot has happened to weaken that pri- In his memoir “The Back Channel: The chain of events in Washing- saying: “The production of uranium partner, is being abandoned to eco- macy — some of it America’s own do- American Diplomacy in a Disordered ton since the election has damaged metal has potentially grave military nomic ruin and political paralysis, ing — until it reached the abyss epit- World,” veteran US diplomat Wil- America’s standing in the world. US implications.” French Foreign Min- led by Hezbollah, the Islamic Revolu- omized by this month’s violation of liam J. Burns recalled how President rivals and adversaries are already ister Jean-Yves Le Drian added: “Iran tionary Guard Corps’ main regional the US’ seat of power in Washington. George H.W. Bush and his Secretary testing the resolve of the new ad- — and I say this clearly — is in the proxy, and its partners. To undo the damage, the new admin- of State James Baker presided over a ministration. Iran, for example, has process of acquiring nuclear military The eastern Mediterranean region istration will need to urgently engage new world order with very little com- resumed its harassment of shipping capacity.” has also descended into chaos, with a the rest of the world to reassure al- petition from other powers. The US in the Gulf by hijacking a South Ko- In Iraq, where thousands of US and standoff between NATO allies Greece lies and partners and deter adver- was winning the Cold War, as the So- rean ship, and Tehran’s proxies have allied troops died and hundreds of and Turkey — a logjam that has saries. In 1991, muscular diplomacy viet Union was in its last days, while also intensified their malign activi- billions of dollars were spent on sta- drawn in other regional US partners. was how the US worked to safeguard Germany and Europe were reunited. ties in the region. The Houthis of Ye- bilization efforts, Iran-allied militias In the old days, US allies and part- peace and security. Thirty years later, According to Burns, “history seemed men have escalated their attacks on have increased their attempts to de- ners would have heeded its advice to there is no alternative to that tool to to flow inexorably in America’s direc- Saudi civilian targets and, on Dec. stabilize the country and strengthen sit at the negotiation table to resolve restore faith in a rules-based inter- tion.” 30, launched an attack on Aden air- Iran’s hold in the months leading up their disputes. national system in war and peace, as President-elect Joe Biden has now port targeting the newly formed gov- to the parliamentary elections later The chain of events in Washing- well as in guiding the global recovery tapped Burns to become his CIA di- ernment of Yemen upon its arrival this year. To make matters worse, the ton since the election has damaged from the twin evils of the coronavi- rector, where he will be dealing with to the country. The ministers barely rehabilitation of areas liberated from America’s standing in the world. rus disease and its related economic a much less friendly world order. escaped, but scores of innocent by- Daesh has been extremely slow, al- The conflict between Palestinians recession. Watching events unfold in Wash- standers were killed or wounded. lowing the terrorist outfit to regroup and Israelis — the mother of all re- Arab News %,'(11(('6&/($5675$7(*<72(1'86·7,7˨)25˨7$7$3352$&+

By Nadim Shehadi consequences were catastrophic and grounded in the traditions of its own A multipolar world is one of com- regime change was the answer. This people. America does not presume to peting visions, strategies and actions. was the rationale behind the Iraq inva- know what is best for everyone.” The During inauguration week in the US, sion of 2003, which took inspiration, as result was the US abandoning Iraq, ne- there is much speculation about the George W. Bush himself said, from the gotiations with Iran over the nuclear new administration’s worldview and Second World War’s transformation of deal, and half-hearted support to the the position of the Middle East in that the Axis Powers into democracies. “Ev- revolts in Syria, leading to Obama’s re- context. ery nation has learned, or should have traction from his “red lines” — all with How seriously one can take US elec- learned, an important lesson: Free- catastrophic consequences. Obama tion campaign promises? In the heat dom is worth fighting for, dying for, also had tense relations with Israel and of the moment, candidates trash their and standing for — and the advance of with traditional Arab allies, who per- opponent’s policies and promise to freedom leads to peace,” he said soon ceived the nuclear deal as giving Iran’s dismantle or reverse them. But is there after Saddam’s regime fell. Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps a vision behind all this? The US’ allies However, the Iraq invasion result- (IRGC) a free hand to create havoc in in the region have existential stakes in ed in a tragedy. Apart from whatever Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Ye- the matter and are on the edge of their mistakes were made in its aftermath, men. seats in anticipation. it was correctly seen as a threat by Donald Trump was more of a disrup- Since 9/11, the Arab region has been other regimes in the region, which tor, but he also followed that pattern at the center of these debates. The war feared they would be next. Syria and of reversing most of his predecessor’s on terror, Iraq, Syria, Iran, Turkey, the Iran contributed to its failure through policies, including in the Middle East. Arab Spring, and Libya have all raised the creation of chaos aimed at driving He challenged the Iran deal and asked questions about the role of the US and the Americans out of the region. They for it to be renegotiated, confronted its limits. succeeded, as the US ultimately chose Tehran in Syria and Iraq, and declared Former Secretary of State Condo- withdrawal and capitulation. the IRGC a terrorist organization and leezza Rice summed up the Bush era’s President Barack Obama reversed targeted its leadership, culminating vision in her Cairo speech of 2005: Bush’s approach. Instead of confron- in the January 2020 assassination of pattern and reverse Trump’s poli- tic politics are certainly important, but “For 60 years, my country, the United tation, he chose engagement; and in- Qassem Soleimani. He also pursued a cies. During his election campaign, he the pattern of tit for tat without any ra- States, pursued stability at the expense stead of regime change, he made deals policy of extreme pressure by impos- promised to restore the Iran deal and tionale or strategy is indeed worrying. of democracy in this region here in the with both Iran and Syria. Nancy Pelosi ing crippling economic sanctions on was critical of Trump’s engagement This is not the case for other powers Middle East — and we achieved nei- and John Kerry both visited Bashar Iran, the Syrian regime, and the IRGC with the Gulf states. He will refocus on competing in the region: China has a ther. Now, we are taking a different Assad in Damascus while he was send- and its allies. While Obama and Kerry the Palestinian-Israeli dimension of worldview based on its Belt and Road course. We are supporting the demo- ing extremists across the border to de- tried to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian that conflict but his policy toward the Initiative, Russia and Turkey aim to cratic aspirations of all people.” feat the US in Iraq. Obama, in his 2009 conflict, Trump addressed it as an Ar- Assad regime in Syria is, at best, am- restore past influence, and Iran has a The “neocons” blamed the 9/11 at- Cairo speech, reassured all the dicta- ab-Israeli problem. US-led rapproche- biguous. clear strategy of perpetual war against tacks on the “dual containment” poli- tors of the region that the US would ment between some Gulf states and Is that all there is to it? There is a the US and, through its IRGC proxies, cies of the 1980s and 1990s, which not pursue regime change and that Israel led to successful “normalization common thread in the lack of appe- collapsing states, building alterna- brought us the Iran-Iraq War and he understood that they have special deals” with four Arab countries. tite for war and the need to pivot out tive institutions and gaining control. sanctions, with dictators like Saddam circumstances. “So let me be clear: No All the indications are that Biden will of the region. A pattern of consecutive Whether they will succeed or not is be- Hussein consolidating their power as system of government can or should continue the pendulum swing pattern administrations undoing the work of side the point; in the US, partisan poli- a result and becoming more tyran- be imposed upon one nation by any and reverse Trump’s policies. their predecessor without a clear goal tics will never amount to a national nical. Saddam even invaded Kuwait other,” he said. “Each nation gives All the indications are that Joe Biden is worrying. strategy. and massacred his own people. The life to this principle in its own way, will continue the pendulum swing This is a legitimate concern. Domes- Arab News THE BUSINESS CASE FOR RIYADH IS A NO-BRAINER motivated and focused on his or her most advanced products and regula- facilities that will only enhance the main task — doing business. tory regime in the Middle East, and case for business efficiency. The city- But, especially in the era of coro- with the track record of staging the wide Metro system is on the verge of navirus disease when lifestyles ev- biggest IPO in history under its belt. formal opening, and the King Abdullah erywhere have been fundamentally The sheer size and scale of Saudi Financial District — a financial hub to transformed and livelihood has been Arabia in comparison to its neighbors rival any established center in the re- prioritized over lifestyle, now more is, on its own, a persuasive argument gion — is open and signing up tenants than ever it will become essential for to be closer to the Kingdom. at an increasing rate. executives to make office location a The transformation underway The Saudi capital already ranks high hard-nosed business proposition. through the Vision 2030 strategy to re- in global surveys for ease of digital ac- Saudi Arabia knows this very well, duce oil dependency amply reinforces cess, and the needs of business dur- which is why it is launching a drive to the argument. Saudi consumers are ing the pandemic lockdowns gave this attract the big-name multinationals spending more, on a wider variety of sector a shot in the arm, accelerating to set up their regional headquarters goods and services, than at any time the online transformation in a range in Riyadh rather than other hubs in in their history as a wave of pent-up of government and private-sector ac- the Gulf that project a “lifestyle desti- demand is unleashed. tivities. nation” image. Riyadh has a solid business case to Meanwhile, for those for whom life- One effect of the pandemic has been lure the big global organizations. It style is a big priority, the Saudi capi- to shorten supply lines and value ranks number 40 worldwide in terms tal is in the midst of a renaissance, as chains of their businesses, allowing of population, and 18 in terms of size part of the grand project to double its them to get closer to where their end- of metropolitan economy. population by the end of the decade. users are, whether they happen to be This will not be news to anybody There are green urban projects that direct consumers or value-adders in who has been to Riyadh, Jeddah or Al- will add to the livability of the city as the manufacturing process. Khobar recently. The retailing, hotel well as music, entertainment, sports For the Gulf region, that necessarily and restaurant facilities are at least as activities and festivals to fill the non- involves being closer to Saudi Arabia. good as anywhere else in the Gulf, as working hours. The economic and demographic data the increasing spend and number of The attractions of the Kingdom, and makes it a no-brainer. The Kingdom’s consumers makes clear. the capital in particular, will be show- economy is as big as all the other GCC Riyadh, in particular, has a solid busi- cased at next week’s Future Invest- states combined, while its population ness case to lure the big global organi- ment Initiative gathering, where it is is 50 percent larger than the total for zations. It ranks number 40 worldwide likely several new initiatives will be By Frank Kane style? the rest of the Gulf countries. in terms of population, and 18 in terms unveiled to add to the allure. Which should business executives It’s a tricky question, because as we In the world of finance, the rationale of size of metropolitan economy. The The business case for Riyadh is al- prioritize when making a strategic de- all know a happy and contented ex- is just as compelling. The Tadawul is Saudi capital accounts for nearly half ready compelling. The lifestyle ratio- cision about office location: Potential ecutive, with a lifestyle that goes with by far the biggest and most liquid of of all Saudi non-oil economic activity. nale is catching up fast. for doing business or quality of life- the high-flying status, is going to be the region’s stock markets, with the It also has a range of new and planned Arab News INTERNATIONAL 6 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad EU officials express readiness to Biden’s 1st foreign leader call to 21 killed in Baghdad twin work with Biden admin be with Trudeau suicide bombings Ursula von der Leyen on as well as (Biden’s) decision on Baghdad, Jan 21 (UNI) At Twitter on Wednesday. the Keystone pipeline that he an- least 21 people were killed She posted a video, in nounced today.” and 53 others injured on which she addressed the The call will take place two days Thursday in twin suicide European Parliament after Biden signed an executive bombings at a crowded mar- early on Wednesday, order to revoke the existing presi- ket area in Baghdad, accord- saying that "there is no dential permit for the controver- ing to Iraqi officials. Interior Ministry source told greater need for global sial Keystone XL pipeline project, A suicide bomber blew Xinhua news agency.Mean- cooperation in the short Washington, Jan 21 (UNI) In which would carry oil from Cana- up his explosive belt in a while, the source added that term than in tackling the a fi rst phone call with a foreign da to the American Gulf Coast. crowded market in Bab al- ambulances and civilian cars pandemic, which has leader since his inauguration as In response, Prime Minister Sharji area, and a second one have evacuated the wounded been so devastating on the 46th President of the US, Joe Trudeau said that “we are dis- detonated his a few minutes to nearby hospitals and med- both sides of the Atlan- Biden will speak to Canadian appointed but acknowledge the later in the same market, an ical centres. Brussels, Jan 21 (UNI) ing out expectations for tic", Xinhua news agency Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, ac- President’s decision to fulfi l his Top officials of the Eu- renewed transatlantic reported.Von der Leyen cording to the White House. election campaign promise on ropean Union (EU) wel- cooperation."Today is said she was delighted to Addressing reporters on Keystone XL”, but “I look forward 4 Pakistani soldiers comes the inaugura- a very special day. I am know that "on day one, as Wednesday shortly after Biden to working with President Biden to tion of Joe Biden as the ready to present to Presi- they announced, the new and Vice President Kamala Har- reduce pollution, combat climate killed in blast new US President and dent Joe Biden our pro- American administration, ris’ inauguration, press secretary change, fi ght Covid-19, create on Wednesday afternoon. expressing their readi- posals for a new transat- the United States, will re- Jen Psaki told reporters:“I expect middle class jobs, and build back After the explosion, Fron- ness to mend the broken lantic agenda," European join the Paris Agreement" they will certainly discuss the im- better by supporting a sustainable tier Corps personnel cleared partnership and lay- Commission President on climate change. portant relationship with Canada economic recovery for everyone”. a road for setting up a new checkpost to nab terrorists and monitor vehicles in the blast site, the sources told Xi- Pak values relations with EU: FM Qureshi nhua news agency. Islamabad, Jan 21 (UNI) years and is pursued through spheres, the statement added. munity must come together to Islamabad, Jan 21 (UNI) The injured soldiers were Pakistani Foreign Minister sound institutional mecha- Talking about the anti-Covid combat the virus and should Four Pakistani soldiers were airlifted to the provincial capi- Shah Mahmood Qureshi said nisms and dialogue processes, measures adopted by the Pak- realize that nobody is safe till killed and fi ve others injured tal of Quetta. that Islamabad greatly valued Qureshi said on Wednesday istani government, Qureshi everyone is safe, the state- in an IED blast in Balochistan The outlawed Balochistan its relations with the European while hosting a working lun- said that the smart lockdown ment quoted Qureshi as say- province, intelligence sources Liberation Army has claimed Union (EU), which are based cheon for the bloc’s ambassa- strategy to save lives and se- ing. During the meeting, the said on Thursday.The inci- responsibility for the attack, on shared values and com- dors to the country.In a state- cure livelihoods has turned ambassadors underscored the dent took place in Sibi district the sources added. mon objectives of peace, pros- ment, the Foreign Ministry out to be successful and also importance of closer engage- perity and development.The said that Qureshi highlighted led to an increase in economic ment on EU-Pakistan rela- Pakistan-EU relationship has the importance of economic called for deeper engagement activity in the country includ- tions and regional and inter- Indonesia earthquake death strengthened steadily over the and cultural diplomacy and between the two sides in these ing exports.The global com- national issues. toll climbs to 91 Jakarta, Jan 21 (UNI) The Syria demands immediate Tehran slams ‘hostage-taking’ of number of casualties due to the 6.2-magnitude earthquake withdrawal of US forces Iranian national by US which struck Indonesia’s West Damascus, Jan 21 (UNI) The reinforcement to that part of the Tehran, Jan 21 (UNI) kind of actions and they Sulawesi province has in- Syrian government has demanded country.The former administra- The Tehran government take hostages under any creased to to 91, the national the “immediate and unconditional tion of President Donald Trump has slammed the “blatant pretext,” the spokesman disaster management agency withdrawal” of US forces from has destabilised the region and hostage-taking of Ira- said.Iran’s government, he said on Thursday. January 15, reports Xinhua the war-torn country due to their supported separatist movements nian national” by the US further noted, hopes the At least 1,172 people suf- news agency.President Joko “hostile practices”.In a statement in a bid to divide Syria and pre- government for allegedly new US administration will fered wounds caused by the Widodo recently visited the issued on Wednesday the For- vent reaching a political solution acting as an unregistered move away from such an natural disaster on January 14, affected region to observe the eign Ministry condemned what through supporting the “terror- “foreign agent”. approach, that Khatibza- the agency’s spokesman, Rad- conditions of evacuees and the it called the “hostile practices” ist groups”, the Ministry claimed. The remark was deh linked to former Presi- itya Jati said, adding that 9,910 evacuation process. of the US forces in northeastern The Ministry, meanwhile, called made by Foreign Min- dent Donald Trump.Kaveh people were forced to fl ee their The president said that the Syria, reports Xinhua news agency. on the international community to istry spokesman Saeed versity professor Kaveh Lotfolah Afrasiabi, he went homes due to the earthquake.A government buildings col- It accused the US forces of “sys- condemn the US moves and occu- Khatibzadeh to a media Lotfolah Afrasiabi in the on to say, is a well-known disaster emergency response lapsed by the earthquake will tematic theft” of oil and agricul- pation of Syrian territories and de- outlet on Wednesday US, reports Xinhua news university professor who status for 14 days has been de- be rebuilt so that public servic- ture resources in northern Syrian nounce the “coercive and unilat- when asked about the agency.“Unfortunately, has been arrested on “un- clared in West Sulawesi since es could resume immediately. in addition to bringing in military eral” sanctions imposed on Syria. arrest of Iranian uni- the US is addicted to this realistic charges”. New York National Guard China sanctions Trump officials after Biden takes office helicopter crash kills 3 Beijing, Jan 21 (UNI) A Chi- cusing them of “prejudice and als include Peter Navarro (in- National Security Advisor), National Security Advisor) and New York, Jan 21 (UNI) A nese Foreign Ministry spokes- hatred” against Beijing.The cumbent Director of the Offi ce Alex Azar (former Secretary of Stephen K. Bannon (former New York Army National Guard person announced on Thurs- announcement came a day of Trade and Manufacturing Health and Human Services), White House Chief Strategist), helicopter crashed while on a day that the government has after Joe Biden was sworn in Policy), Robert O’Brien (former Keith J. Krach (incumbent Un- Xinhua news agency reported. routine training mission, state decided to impose sanctions as the 46th President of the US National Security Adviser), Da- der Secretary of State for Eco- The spokesperson said that Governor Andrew Cuomo said against former US Secretary on Wednesday. Former Presi- vid R. Stilwell (former Assistant nomic Growth, Energy, and these individuals “have been in a statement on Thursday. of State Mike Pompeo and 27 dent Donald Trump did not Secretary for the Bureau of East the Environment), and Kelly mainly responsible for a series “Tonight we are devastated tomorrow.“National Guard other high-ranking offi cials of attend the ceremony.Besides Asian and Pacifi c Affairs), Mat- Craft (former Ambassador to of crazy US moves on China- by the crash of a New York members are our citizen sol- the Trump administration, ac- Pompeo, the other individu- thew Pottinger (former Deputy the UN), John Bolton (former related issues”. Army National Guard heli- diers who voluntarily serve copter in the town of Mendon and protect both here and that killed three of New York’s aboard, and I extend prayers Palestine’s Abbas GLOBAL COVID˨19 CASES TOP 96.8 MN bravest during a training mis- and condolences from all Washington, Jan 21 (UNI) 406,001, respectively, ac- (1,369,426), Iran (1,348,316), sion,” Xinhua news agency New Yorkers to the family, congratulates Biden The total number of glob- cording to the CSSE.India Ukraine (1,210,854) and quoted Cuomo as saying in loved ones and fellow soldiers Wednesday, Abbas expressed al coronavirus cases has comes in second place in Peru (1,073,214), the CSSE the statement.“I’m directing of these honourable heroes his "deep wishes for President topped 96.8 million, while terms of cases at 10,595,660, figures showed.Brazil that fl ags on all State build- who we will never forget,” the Biden and Vice President Harris the deaths have surged to while the country’s death currently accounts for the ings be lowered to half-staff Mayor added. to succeed in confronting the more than 2.07 million, ac- toll soared to 152,718. second highest number of big challenges", Xinhua news cording to the Johns Hop- The other countries fatalities at 212,831.The agency quoted state media re- kins University. with more than a mil- countries with a death toll Daughters to testify in Indian ports as saying. In its latest update on lion confirmed cases above 20,000 are Mexico "We look forward to work- Thursday morning, the are Brazil (8,638,249), (144,371), the UK (93,469), couple’s murder in Dubai ing together for peace and University’s Center for Sys- Russia (3,595,136), Italy (83,681), France hiya, 48 and his wife Vidhi, 40, stability in the region and the tems Science and Engineer- the UK (3,515,796), (71,792), Russia (66,214), were murdered inside their villa world," the President said, add- ing (CSSE) revealed that France (3,023,661), Iran (57,057), Spain at the Arabian Ranches on June ing that he expressed his readi- the current global casel- Italy (2,414,166), Spain (54,637), Colombia (49,792), 17, 2020, by a 26-year-old Paki- ness for launching a just and oad and death toll stood at (2,412,318), Turkey Germany (49,499), Argen- stani worker.According to offi - Ramallah, Jan 21 (UNI) Pal- comprehensive peace process. 96,823,968 and 2,073,866, (2,406,216), Germany tina (46,216), Peru (39,044), cial records, the defendant, who estinian President Mahmoud Meanwhile, the Islamic Hamas respectively. (2,090,195), Colombia South Africa (38,854), had carried out some mainte- Abbas congratulated Joe Biden movement said that Biden must The US is the worst-hit (1,956,979), Argen- Poland (34,141), Indonesia nance jobs at the villa a year be- for his inauguration as the new correct the historical path of the country with the world’s tina (1,831,681), Mexico (26,857), Turkey (24,487), fore the murder, had been stalk- President of the US and Kamala wrong and unfair policies to- highest number of cases and (1,688,944), Poland Ukraine (22,264) and Bel- ing the family for some time Harris as the Vice President.On wards the Palestinian people. deaths at 24,432,807 and (1,450,747), South Africa gium (20,554). after he saw a lot of loose cash Dubai, Jan 21 (UNI) Two in the house. daughters of an Indian couple The worker stabbed the hus- Libyan parties agree to hold constitutional referendum who were murdered inside their band 10 times and the wife 14 Tripoli, Jan 21 (UNI) The tions later this year, according December 24", Xinhua news February 9-11, and to invite Libyans representing the social home in Dubai, will testify at a times. Both died of their in- Constitutional Committee to the UN.On Tuesday and agency quoted the UN Sup- the High National Elections and political spectrum of Libya court next month, the media juries. The accused admitted comprising Libya's eastern- Wednesday, the Constitution- port Mission in Libya (UN- Commission to participate in discussed a political road- reported.The two sisters, aged during the interrogation that based House of Representa- al Committee held a meeting SMIL) as saying on Wednes- the discussion on the imple- map to achieve lasting peace 18 and 13, will testify before the he planned to rob the couple tives and the Tripoli-based in the Egyptian city of Hurgha- day.The UN body said that the mentation of the referendum. in the war-torn country and Dubai Courts on February 10, and bought a knife from a su- High Council of State have da, and "agreed on holding a members of the two councils During the Libyan Politi- agreed to hold general elec- along with a friend of the slain permarket in Sharjah.He also agreed to hold a constitutional constitutional referendum be- have agreed to resume their cal Dialogue Forum held in tions on December 24, 2021. couple, Gulf News said in a re- stabbed the 18-year-old elder referendum ahead of the elec- fore the general elections on discussions in Hurghada from November 2020 in Tunisia, 75 Libya plunged into chaos after port on Wednesday.Hiren Ad- daughter as he tried to escape.

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New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) series in New Zealand. an India captain... the way first 2 Tests vs India Ravi Shastri's tours of Once again the tour of he backed the team, my job Australia have been eventful. Australia came to the rescue. became easier," said Rahane Over the last 35 years, the The 2-1 series win without the after the fourth and final Test. former India captain and top stars, including regular Former India skipper Dilip current India head coach skipper Virat Kohli, proved Vengsarkar, who has played has earned accolades like that winning in Australia a lot with Shastri, believes Champion of Champions for wasn't about the top players as the India coach's biggest being man of the series in the much as the fighting spirit and quality is that he knows how World Series Cup in 1985, got the experience in Australia the to motivate the players. brickbats for his slow batting coach was inculcating. Those "The biggest quality of in the 1992 World Cup and early tours of Australia were Shastri is that he is always then returned in 2018-19 and coming in handy as much as motivating the players. At 2020-21 as coach to guide his skills of motivating the this level, every cricketer has India to unprecedented Test players, giving them freedom skills. It is how you prepare series wins in the country. though India had won home won't extend beyond mid- to enjoy. Players consider him players mentally and make His appointment in 2017 Tests against South Africa in 2019, he guided India to their less of a headmaster, more them feel positive is what after an acrimonious fallout 2015, the victories came on first ever Test series win in of a friend. India stand-in makes the difference. He between India skipper Virat poor, unsporting wickets that Australia. A semi-final finish skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who motivates players, keeps Kohli and the then coach saw the ball turn square right at the World Cup in the 2019 led India to wins in two of them mentally positive," Anil Kumble after the 2017 from the start. No wonder English summer, even though the three Tests acknowledged Vengsarkar told . Asked Champions Trophy attracted Kumble was picked as coach India were favourites to make Shastri's contribution. if his experience in Australia criticism. There were talks in 2016. But the fallout with the final, ensured him another "His contribution has been would have come handy, that he got the job because of Kohli saw the former leg- two-year tenure. of utmost importance. Vengsarkar said, "Obviously. his proximity to Kohli. spinner get no extension. There wasn't much he Especially the way he handled Goes without saying. He Shastri's stint as team Shastri began his two-year achieved in the first one-and- and supported everyone not has been to Australia many director between 2014 and stint as coach in 2017 with a-half years of his second stint, only in this series but in 2018- times. It obviously helps." 2016 had been deemed poor. losses in South Africa and as part of it was hampered by 19, when we won the series Shastri agrees. He says the job He had presided over an England but just as the axe the Covid-19 pandemic. But here. The way he backed the of a coach is to prepare the India team that lost Test and was about to fall on him and prior to the pandemic, he saw players, I personally learned a players mentally and build the London, Jan 21 (UNI) England selection policy of finding a block of ODI series in Australia. Even it appeared that his tenure India get crushed 2-0 in a Test lot from him. He himself was mindset. on Thursday announced its squad rest for all multi-format players at for the first and second Tests of some point during post-Christmas KSLTA announces their upcoming five-match series winter schedule," said the England Thailand Open: Sindhu through to quarter-finals in India. Fast bowler Jofra Archer and Wales Cricket Board. , Jan 21 (UNI) Reigning Korea's Hyung Ji Sung. Malaysia's Liew Daren. Prannoy, on the other 'Tattvam Junior Tour' and all-rounder Ben Stokes, who James Bracey, Mason Crane, badminton world champi- Earlier, men's doubles Verma defeated Gemke hand, suffered a 17-21, 18- Bengaluru, Jan 21 (UNI) The Karnataka were rested for England's tour of Saqib Mahmood, Matthew on PV Sindhu on Thursday pair Satwiksairaj Rankired- 21-12, 21-9 in the second- 21 defeat against Daren in State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) has Sri Lanka, have both been included Parkinson, Ollie Robinson and entered the quarter-finals dy and Chirag Shetty pro- round contest that lasted his second-round match signed up with real estate entity - 'Tattvam in the squad. Amar Virdi have been announced of the Toyota Thailand gressed to the quarter- for almost 40 minutes. He which stretched to 40 min- Sustainable Life Spaces' for a monthly event Opener Rory Burns, who had as reserves. The first Test will be Open Super 1000 tourna- finals with a 21-18, 23-21 led the match from the start utes. In mixed doubles for junior players across the age groups of 12, missed the Sri Lanka series for the played from February 5 to 9 while ment with a straight-game win over South Korean sev- and took the opening game event, the Rankireddy 14 and 16. Aimed at talent identification, the birth of his first child, also returns the second is scheduled to be win over Malaysia's Kisona enth seeded pair Sol Gyu in less than 20 minutes. and Ashwini Ponnappa players will now have a chance to compete in to the squad. Batsman Ollie Pope is held from February 13 to 17. Both Selvaduray. Choi and Seung Jae Seo. Having beaten the eighth secured their berth into the AITA ranking tournaments every month recovering from a shoulder injury matches will be played at the MA Sindhu beat Selvaduray Sameer Verma on Thurs- seed Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia the quarter-finals after this year in the 'Tattvam Junior Tour'. Around sustained in September during Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 21-10, 21-12 in a match day continued his stellar in the opening round, the beating Germany's Mark 100 participants are expected to play in each a Test series against Pakistan, England squad for first two Tests: that lasted 35 minutes. run as he eased past Den- world number 31 took his Lamsfuss and Isabel Hert- of these events, especially designed for the will travel to India and will be Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, The Olympic silver medal- mark's Rasmus Gemke in game a notch higher as he trich in their second round players from the south zone. The first event added to the squad when passed Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Dom list now faces either Thai straight games to enter the won the second game 21-9 contest. Satwiksairaj and on the Tattvam Junior Tour begins with the fit. Wicketkeeper batsman Jonny Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos fourth-seed Ratchanok quarter-finals of the men's to march into the last eight. Ashwini defeated their AITA U-12 Talent series at the KSLTA from Bairstow, all-rounder Sam Curran Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Intanon, who beat former singles event. However, Verma will now face world German opponents 22-20, January 25. As many as 75 players from Kar- and fast bowler Mark Wood have Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dom world no.1 Saina Nehwal there was disappointment three Anders Antonsen for 14-21, 21-16 in a match nataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and been rested for the first two Tests. Sibley, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, in the first round, or South for HS Prannoy who fell to a place in the semi-finals. that lasted for 56 minutes. Telangana have registered for the event. "This is consistent with the Chris Woakes. Resurgent East Bengal face flying Mumbai City

ArrayVasco (Goa), Jan 21 the last fifteen minutes of conceding in the second (UNI) East Bengal being the match (5). They will, half, Sergio Lobera's in contention for a playoff however, be buoyed by Mumbai specialise in spot in the 2020/21 Indian the form that goalkeeper scoring in the first. No team Super League (ISL) seemed Debjit Majumder has been has netted more in the improbable in the first half displaying. "Mumbai are first half than the ten that of the season but they are a good side and they have Mumbai have managed. now just one win away been doing really well," They are also now from getting into the top said East Bengal assistant unbeaten in ten games. four. However, they face coach Renedy Singh. "But Three more and Mumbai an uphill struggle in getting I feel we have to consider will set a league record that win as they face table- our own style, how we've for the longest unbeaten toppers Mumbai City on played in the last seven streak in ISL history. "The Friday at the Tilak Maidan matches. I think the boys most important thing Stadium. East Bengal present a much tougher card in attack, SCEB do have worked really hard. is to win a trophy," said have turned around their challenge than the ones have defensive issues. No It is a process that we have Lobera. "Obviously, it is a fortunes in remarkable they encountered in the team has conceded as to continue. We will work consequence to do a lot of fashion and are currently last match. While the arrival many goals as them in the on our own side while things well. If during the on a seven-game unbeaten of Bright Enobakhare second half (13) and only giving respect to them."If way, we have very good run. However, MCFC will has given them a trump one has conceded more in East Bengal is prone to numbers. Rahane receives red-carpet welcome, Natarajan taken on a chariot Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) ered near Rahane's home Pant landed in New Delhi Ajinkya Rahane, who cap- as people showered rose early n Thursday morning. tained India to a memo- petals on him while dhol Meanwhile, speedster rable Test series win in and trumpets played con- Mohammed Siraj, who Australia, received a red stantly. Chants of 'aala re bagged a five-wicket haul carpet welcome when he aala Ajinkya aala' (here in the second innings of the arrived at his Matunga comes our Ajinkya) could fourth Test that India won residence here on Thurs- be heard. by three wickets, reached day while pace bowler T Rahane's wife Radhika his home town Hyderabad, Natarajan was taken on Dhopavkar also walked on and visited the graveyard a chariot on arrival in his the red carpet. Besides Rah- where his father is buried. village in Salem district of ane, head coach Ravi Shas- His father passed away Tamil Nadu. Rahane held tri, batsman Rohit Sharma, while Siraj was in Austra- his little daughter Aarya where he lives while a life- "Congrats to Our Persis- pacer Shardul Thakur, lia, and declined the team and walked slowly on the size poster of the batsman tent Pillar" written on top and opener Prithvi Shaw offer to visit Hyderabad to long carpet laid out by the was pasted on one of the of it. A large number of reached Mumbai while be with his family after his members of the society pillars, along with words his society members gath- fourth Test hero Rishabh father's death. ENTERTAINMENRT 8 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Kangana Ranaut's Twitter account restricted temporarily Actress Kangana Ranaut on their heads off", for allegedly insult- rarily restricted," she wrote. She ening me that my account and my disharmony and hurts the senti- Wednesday tweeted that her Twit- ing Hindu gods in the web series. continued: "They are threatening virtual identity might get martyred ments of the Hindus. According to ter account has been restricted Now, the actress has slammed the me mera account/virtual identity for the country anytime. But my re- the complaints, a scene featuring temporarily. This comes after she "liberal community" who reported kabhi bhi desh keliye shaheed ho loaded patriotic spirit will reappear Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub performing a made controversial remarks about her account to Twitter, going on to sakti hai,magar my reloaded desh through my movies. I will make college play insults the Hindu deity "Tandav" creators through a post. call Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey "cha- bhakt version will reappear through your life miserable." "Tandav" has Shiv. Show creator Ali Abbas Zafar In the now-deleted tweet, Kangana cha". "Librus cried to their chacha my movies.Tumhara jeena dush- come under fi re with several people has apologised on behalf of the en- had said that it was "time to take @jack and got my account tempo- war karke rahungi.(They are threat- alleging that it provokes communal tire cast and crew.

PATHAN AND TIGER ̋ UPDATES : HRITHIK ROSHAN SINGS 'SENORITA' ALONG WITH YRF to soon announce the release dates FANS; CHECK OUT THIS TWITTER BANTER! ne of India's most of the Shah Rukh Khan and Salman loved and successful Osuperstar, Hrithik Roshan has given out a lot of Khan starrers? memorable performances While Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan is directed by War helmer Siddharth Anand, throughout the span of his Salman Khan's Tiger will be directed by Fan helmer Maneesh Sharma. career.One of his perfor- mances that can be counted as evergreen, will be his said, “A special show reel is be- character of 'Kabir' in the ing prepared for the big screen movie, 'Zindagi Na Milegi to celebrate the YRF fi lms till Dobara'. date, and in the same show reel, Recently, the actor responded to an ongoing announce their slate of upcom- twitter thread, and with his ing fi lms, which includes fi lms fans, sang along the most with Salman Khan, Katrina loved song, 'Senorita' of the Kaif, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepi- movie. Replying to his fans, Har pal tumne hai dil jeeta times of ZNMD. ka Padukone, John Abraham, and continuing the song, Bas itni si toh baat hai On the work front, Hrithik Ajay Devgn, and Vicky Kaushal Hrithik writes, " Jo bhi pal — Hrithik Roshan (@ recently aannounced his among others. beeta Hey senorita Har pal iHrithik) January 19, 2021 next fi lm 'Fighter', alongside tumne hai dil jeeta Bas itni si This fun banter be- Deepika Padukone, which It will be a grand video cel- SARA ALI KHAN toh baat hai " tween Hrithik and his fans, will be helmed by Siddharth ebrating cinema, and some visu- Jo bhi pal beeta certainly broke the internet Anand. als from these forthcoming fi lms SHARES PIC OF Hey senorita and made us all back to the are also expected.” 'SANDY TOES, The source added, “Apart from POOJA HEGDE ON THE SUCCESS OF ALA announcement of fresh fi lms, SUNKISSED NOSE' one can expect an update on VAIKUNTHAPURRAMULOO: ITS CROSSED the existing fi lms like Prithviraj, FROM MALDIVES Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Sham- Ali Khan is cur- BARRIERS, BOUNDARIES! shera in the same show reel.” Sararently holiday- While Pathan and Vijay Krish- ing in Maldives, and she Hegde and fter the pandemic crisis are in the pipeline for the the- na Acharya's next are already on has shared a picture on PoojaAllu Arjun of COVID-19, Bollywood atrical releases, reputed YRF the fl oors, Salman Khan's Tiger Instagram from the trip starrer Ala Vaikunthapur- Aand other entertain- banner is reportedly working 3 is soon expect to start its fi lm- with fans."Sandy Toes and ramuloo completed one ment industries are returning in a swift way to prepare spe- ing. As per the Mid-day report, a Sunkissed Nose," she wrote year since its release recent- to normalcy as the theatres cial showreel, where they will source earlier said, "If everything as caption with the image, ly and the team of the fi lm where she is seen sitting on have geared up for the release announce Shah Rukh Khan's goes as planned, Maneesh Shar- reunited to celebrate the a pavement with her feat on of some biggies in the upcom- Pathan, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 ma and his team will conduct a the sand. The ocean can be success of the blockbuster. ing days.While fi lms like Soory- and their 50-year slate.As per recce across the UAE, Istanbul seen in the backdrop. Pooja Hegde had something avanshi, '83, Radhe and others the PinkVilla report, a source and the US in December. special to say about her fi lm being a hit across the coun- try as she said at the reunion, RAGHAV JUYAL TO HOST 'DANCE DEEWANE ̋' “This fi lm has just been such a success not only in Telugu aghav Juyal is all set to host huri Dixit is a legend, and to the show."I know the thirst that but I think across states, its the third season of Dance host a show where she will be contestants have to prove them- crossed barriers, boundar- RDeewane. He says to be a presiding as a judge is a remark- selves.It's a beautiful thing when ies and proved that subtitles part of a show, where Madhuri able moment for me!However, you see dancers lose themself in is just like nothing, you can Dixit will be presiding as judge, I am fortunate to have a friend the moment and come up with a enjoy a fi lm even by reading songs like Butta Bomma went with fi lms like Kabhi Eid Kabhi is a remarkable moment for him. in Dharmesh, who is one of the spectacular performance. I will subtitles.”Ala Vaikunthapur- viral too as the world was seen Diwali with Salman Khan, Ro- The third season is judged by judges in the show.We are both make sure that I encourage new ramuloo also came on an OTT grooving to it and recreating hit Shetty’s Cirkus opposite Madhuri Dixit Nene, Dharmesh like Jai and Veeru, in a way!" talent and be more like a friend to platform with subtitles for the the steps including the famous Ranveer Singh, Pan-India fi lm Yelande and Tushar Kalia."I am said Raghav.Raghav says being them rather than a ‘host!' This is world to watch this super loved Australian cricketer, David Radheshyam with Prabhas as quite thrilled and excited to be a dancer, he understands the the start of a wonderful journey fi lm and the talented actress Warner.Pooja Hegde has lots well as Most Eligible Bachelor a part of Dance Deewane. Mad- passion of the conttestants on and I can't wait for it to begin. pointed that out rightly. Its lined up on the work front alongside Akhil Akkineni. BIGG BOSS ̉̌: RAHUL VAIDYA GUSHES ABOUT HIS WOULD˨BE BRIDE, DISHA PARMAR; SAYS, 'MAIN BOHOT KISMAT VALA HOON KI MUJHE WOH MILI' Lovestruck Rahul Vaidya has gushed about his upcoming marriage plans with Disha Parmar in this Bigg Boss Extra Masala clip, where we see him discussing his plans for the wedding and expressing his gratitude to have found his perfect match

hey say behind every on national television! In this hai, par umeed hoti hai ki ek he states how blessed he feels, in the show, the singer confessed successful man, there Bigg Boss14 Extra Masala clip baar ho. Choti choti baat, card saying, “Main bohot kismat vala his feelings for her but also pro- Tis a strong woman, and on Voot, we see him discuss- design se, woh lehenga joh samjhta hoon apne aap ko, ki posed her for marriage on na- we write this in the most gen- ing his plans for the wedding pehnegi, kisko bulana hai, ek mujhe woh mili. Shaadi ya toh tional television. der-equal way conceivable. and expressing his gratitude ek detail. Shaadi mein chahta aapko banati hai, yah bigad deti Although she has been tight- Lovestruck Rahul Vaidya to have found his perfect hoon ki jinse dil ka rishta ho, hai. Mujhe umeed hai, vishvas lipped, Disha still keeps sharing certainly agrees with the sen- match.In a candid conversa- vahi log aaye. Baki ek reception hai ki yeh banayegi mujhe. Ek some cute posts on her social timent as he gushes about tion with Sonali Phogat and kar lenge phuri duniya ke liye, ladki ka aana ek mard ki liye media account that indicates his upcoming wedding plans Eijaz Khan, Rahul reveals, par shaadi mein joh kareeb log bohot shubh ho jaata hai. Kehte otherwise.Bigg Boss 14 contes- with Disha Parmar.Audienc- “Mera confi rmed hai! jitna hai na, 50-100, bas vahi. Mum- hai na, barkat aa jati hai.”We’re tant Rahul Vaidya’s ladylove Dis- es were left teary eyed when waqt lagega preparation ke my bol ke gayi, ki tayariyaan chal beyond excited to see how this ha Parmar shared some pictures he won her over with a heart- liye, shaadi ek baar hoti hai. rahi hai,ab woh kya chal rahi holy union comes together in and said that her friends think warming proposal that aired Waise logon ki kai baar hoti hai boli nahi.”Adding further, matrimony.Meanwhile, earlier, she looks like Katrina Kaif. KANGANA RANAUT'S TWITTER ACCOUNT VARUN DHAWAN'S WARDROBE FOR JAN WEDDING RESTRICTED TEMPORARILY DESIGNED BY KUNAL RAWAL? peculations have been day or two. The accommoda- angana Ranaut on series.Now, the actress ening me mera account/ fl ying left, right and centre tion for guests has being done Wednesday tweeted has slammed the "lib- virtual identity kabhi bhi Sabout GenNow Bollywood in villas. Kunal Rawal is doing that her Twitter ac- eral community" who desh keliye shaheed ho star Varun Dhawan's rumoured Varun's clothes while Manish K upcoming wedding with child- Malhotra is designing Dhawan count has been restricted reported her account sakti hai,magar my re- hood sweetheart Natasha Dalal. family's look." temporarily. to Twitter, going loaded desh bhakt version Amid whispers that the wed- According to sources around This comes after she on to call Twitter will reappear through my ding could take place on January 200 to 250 guests have been made controversial re- CEO Jack Dorsey movies.Tumhara jeena 24 in Alibagh, it has now come invited at the wedding, although marks about "Tandav" cre- "chacha"."Librus dushwar karke rahungi. to light that designer Kunal the number would seem dubi- ators through a post. In the cried to their cha- (They are threatening me Rawal might style the actor's ous in the time of Covid restric- now-deleted tweet, Kanga- cha @jack and that my account and my wedding wardrobe. tions. While Rawal designs the Unconfi rmed reports doing na had said that it was got my account virtual identity might get groom's attire, designer Manish the rounds of media have said "time to take their temporarily re- martyred for the country Malhotra is apparently the man that the wedding will be a three- heads off", for alleg- stricted," she wrote. anytime.But my reloaded behind the Dhawan family's day affair, from January 22 to edly insulting Hin- She continued: patriotic spirit will reap- look for the function. 24, and will be conducted as per du gods in the web "They are threat- pear through my movies. A source said: "The guests will Hindi rituals. start leaving for Alibaugh in a THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES GGreaterreater HHyderabadyderabad

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Protests by farmers CM KCR directs irrigation authorities to Holding a review meeting at Pra- gati Bhavan on progress of works mar public hearing expedite Sitarama lift irrigation project works on the Sitarama Project here on for NIMZ project in Thursday, Chief Minister K Chan- Telangana drashekhar has instructed the officials concerned to expedite Hyderabad, Jan 21 (UNI) Protests works on Sitarama Project, which during the public hearing on would turn the combined Kham- land acquisition for the National mam district fertile. The project Investment and Manufacturing should be treated and viewed as Zone (NIMZ) near Zaheerabad in an important project as it would Telangana's Sangareddy district create a new Ayacut and with on Wednesday brought focus on Nagarjuna Sagar Ayacut included, the controversy surrounding the it provides water to 10 Lakh acres. upcoming project. Tension pre- Ministers Puvvada Ajay Kumar, vailed at Bardipur village when Vemula Prashanth Reddy, Chief farmers and other villagers were Secretary Somesh Kumar, Water arrested by the police when they SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT point on Godavari River. Water Aqueducts on Munneru and Resources Principal Secretary staged protests during the pub- DR SRINIVAS VOORADI can be supplied to the entire Akeru streams. Complete the Rajat Kumar, Principal Secretary lic hearing. District authorities Hyderabad, January 21: “The Khammam district from this canal works until the Palair (Finance) Ramakrishna Rao, CM had organised the meeting with government has sanctioned point. Supply water by lifting Reservoir by June. We have no Secretary Smita Sabharwal, En- farmers and other residents of Sri Sitarama Lift Irrigation it from Dummugudem by lifts idea when water will be avail- gineers-in-Chief Muralidhar Rao, 17 villages in Nyalkal and Jha- Scheme for Khammam dis- and canals to Satthupalli, Yel- able in the Krishna River. Hareram, CEs Venkata Krishna, rasangham mandals where the trict, which lies between the landu and Palair Reservoirs. There is uncertainty on this. Sankar Naik, Madhusudhan Rao, NIMZ is proposed to be set up. Godavari and Krishna Riv- Complete the survey for the If we don’t get any water from SE Srinivas Reddy, MLAs Kandala However, farmers opposing the ers, to make it fertile. Water is remaining works on Canals go- the Krishna, make arrange- Upender Reddy, Hari Priya, San- project alleged that they were available adequately through- ing to Sathupalli and Yellendu ments to supply water from the dra Venkata Veeraiah and others not allowed to participate in the out the year at Dummugudem and invite Tenders. Construct Godavari River,” the CM said. participated. meeting. Police had set up five check posts on the roads lead- ing to the venue. Protestors were Minister Satyavathi flays Centre for not starting stopped when tried to march to- wards the venue. Farmers alleged only those who are in support of classes of Central Tribal University in Mulugu the NIMZ were allowed to attend the public hearing. When District SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT was yet to sanction the univer- Collector Hanumantha Rao was Mulugu Jan 21: “State gov- sity. Demanding the Centre to addressing the meeting, some ernment has made all the ar- start the university at the earli- of the participants interrupted rangements to conduct classes est, the Minister said that they him and started raising slogans of the Central Tribal Universi- would raise the issue on the against the government. Police ty at Youth Training Centre in floor of the House of the Par- took the protestors into custody. Jakaram near Mulugu. But the liament. She assured that the The Collector told the partici- Modi government is treating owners whoever gave land pants that the project will ensure the State in a step motherly to the university would be speedy development of the dis- attitude with regard to set- taken care of. Later the Min- trict and assured them that only ting up of the Central Tribal ister performed puja at Ghat- non-polluting industrial units University,” said Minister tamma temple. MLA Dhana- will be allowed in the NIMZ. for Tribal Welfare Satyavathi sation to the landowners. building for the varsity. allotment of 115 acres of as- sari Anasuya, ZP Chairman However, there were chaos out- Rathod. Minister Satyavathi Later speaking to the media Recalling the promise by signed land, 50 acres of forest Kusuma Jagadeesh, ZPTC side the venue as police used Rathod visited the proposed persons, Minister Satyavathi the Central government, she land and 169 acres of govern- Bhavani, MPP Sridevi, ITDA mild force to stop the protestors land at Jakaram along with said that classes in Central said that Speaking to the ment land for setting up the PO Hanmant K.Zendage, and arrest them. "They are call- District Collector S Krishna Tribal University in Andhra media men after Centre had varsity besides a deposit of Addl. Collector (LB) Adarsh ing it public hearing but not al- Aditya and other officials and Pradesh were underway since promised to establish a central Rs 15 crore in the account of Surabhi, ZP CEO Prasoona lowing public to attend it," said a discussed the issues related 2019 though the AP govern- tribal university in the state as the ITDA PO to address the is- Rani, RDO Rama Devi, DRDO protestor. Another farmer squat- to allotment of the forest land ment had neither allotted the per the AP Reorganisation Act sues of people of the assigned Parijatham and other officials ting on the ground was seen and payment of the compen- land nor provided a complete and added that despite the lands, Central government were present. wailing over losing his land. 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 2 Senior Officials from Factories Dept Dhanwanthari Hospital staff inspect NTPC Ramagundam SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT receive COVID Vaccination DR SRINIVAS VOORADI tered hospital Peddapalli, January 21: Se- staff including nior officials from the Fac- permanent tories Department, Govt of doctors and Telangana visited NTPC- nurses, ad- Ramagundam on Thursday hoc doctors as part of statutory inspec- and nurses, tion. Joint Chief Inspector hospital driv- of Factories of Hyderabad ers, hospital Y. Mohan Babu along with housekeeping Dy Inspector of Factories of staff, first aid Karimnagar Y Gangadhar staff and staff Reddy visited prominent House in the presence of Bearers of Unions and As- from COVID locations like Coal Han- Y Gangadhar Reddy and sociations also participated isolated wards dling Plant including Coal Chief General Manager in the meeting. Speaking took the vac- Stock Yard, Stage-II CW Sunil Kumar. Later, they on the occasion, Mohan cination. CMO Chlorination Plant, Unit 7 joined the Safety Com- Babu appreciated NTPC- Dr Emani Control Room, Industrial mittee Meeting at O&M Ramagundam for imple- THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES BUREAU vaccination on Thursday. Rama Murthy; GM (Mainte- Canteen and Hospital and Conference Hall besides menting best safety prac- Peddapalli, January 21: As Chief General Manager nance) Soumender Das, Dy inspected the safety pre- interaction with the Chief tices, following systems at per the Government guide- Sunil Kumar inaugurated DM&HO Dr Krupabai, Head paredness. During the visit, General Manager (Rama- the workplace and con- lines on COVID vaccina- the vaccination programme of HR Vijaya Lakshmi M and Mohan Babu inaugurated gundam & Telangana) as ducting regular training tion for frontline warriors, and lauded the frontline office bearers of Unions and Workers’ Rest Room at well as HoDs at Admin- and pep talks for employ- the hospital staff of NTPC- warriors for their fight Associations and Hospital Stage-II Ash Slurry Pump istrative Building. Office ees and agency workers. Ramagundam received against COVID-19. Regis- staff were present. "5 Members of Gang of Mira Road Arrested SIM SWAP fraud-Cyberabad Cybercrime Officials THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES CRIME REPORTER number 98XXXXXXX8 changed to the instructions given by James(A-1) Serilingampalli Crime Reporter Jan 720 XXXXXXX and as per request new from Nigeria, Chandrakant Siddhant 21 Cyber Crime Police officials of Jio SIM/E sim will be ready for use Kamble (A-2) is collecting the Cyberabad arrested interstate “5 within 4 working hours. To manage registered mobile number details members of Gang of Mira Road” for your account with the My JIO app, linked to the bank account through committing SIM SWAP fraud. Since click www.jio.com/GetMyjio. After his sources at mobile telecom stores. 2011, cybercrime fraudsters have that complainant, JIO SIM card After obtaining the mobile subscriber adopted this technique of SIM swap to 98XXXXXXX8 was blocked. He went details, he prepares fake documents get access to the net banking of their to Jio Store and asked about Sim and facsimile rubber stamps in the targets and siphon off the funds from blockage and for a new SIM card but name of the company. After which the accounts. The main fraudster due to the non-availability of SIM he handovers the fake documents/ operating from abroad is a Nigerian. cards he could not take a new SIM facsimile rubber stamps to Zamir Brief Facts of the case On 29-06-2020 card on that day. After that on 28-10- Ahmed Munir Ahmed Saiyad (A-3) received a specific complaint in which 2020 received messages for a debit & Adil Hassan Ali Sayyed (A-4) for he stated that on 21st June he has of Rs.6,75,000/-in (02) transactions obtaining a new SIM card (registered taken a new SIM card with the same from his Bank of India Account No. mobile number of the company with number and observed that the newly 86403011XXXXXXX and realized that it the bank, whose e-mail has been activated SIM is just working for is fraud and requested for taking legal hacked by James(A-1). According outgoing calls and he is not receiving action. Basing on the complaint a case to the instructions of Zamir Ahmed any incoming calls. He contacted is registered with Cr.no:1021/2020 Munir Ahmed Saiyad (A-3), Junaid JIO customer care and complained in Cyber Crime PS and investigated Ahmed Shaik (A-6) visits the about the same issue. They resolved into. Modus Operandi the accused concerned store. By submitting fake his issue. Later, he tried to login into James(A-1) is the mastermind behind documents, the A-6 is used to collect his Internet banking account of Kotak this crime. He is operating from a new SIM card. After procuring a Mahindra Bank on his mobile and got transactions from his account from JA-JIOSVC and the content of Nigeria and targets the company/firm new SIM card by the accused A-6 to know that some unknown persons Rs.4,25,000/- and siphoned off the message is received SIM card /e e-mail ids in India and hacks them by on Saturday evenings, the same is changed his Internet Banking Login Rs.4,25,000/- from his account by sim replacement request from JIO sending phishing emails in the name handed over to the accused Zamir and Password. By using Debit card Swapping his SIM Card without his number 984 XXXXXXX reference of Income Tax. Through phishing Ahmed Munir Ahmed Saiyad (A- credentials, he changed the password knowledge. Basing on the complaint a Number CO00008M0TXT your new emails, he is collecting the credentials 3) immediately for carrying out of internet banking and tried to make case is registered with Cr.no:584/2020 JIO Sim/E sim will be ready for use of internet banking and registered fraudulent transactions from the bank a transaction. But the complainant in Cyber Crime PS and investigated within 4 working hours. To manage mobile number. He is sharing the account of the company. On receiving observed that the balance amount into. On 29-10-2020 received a your account with the My JIO app, credentials of bank accounts i.e., the new SIM card (registered mobile in his account is zero. The next day specific complaint In which he stated click www.jio.com/getmyjio. On details of company name/account number to the bank account) by he visited the bank and found that that he is a user of the complainant 28-10-2020 he received another holder, address, and registered Chandrakant Siddhant Kamble (A-2) some unknown persons made (3) has Jio SIM Card No. 98XXXXXXX8. message on the same day that the mobile number with Chandrakant the same is informed to James(A-1) Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) On 25-10-2020 he received a message Alternate contact number for Jio Siddhant Kamble (A-2). According to for carrying out fraud transactions. 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 3 SCSC in collaboration with Cyberabad Police announced a unique mission “DiLSeY-Digital Literacy toSecure Youth”

Hyderabad, Jan.21 (NSS): traditional crimes are coming to the society and train youth, is the war of all of us. We have followed by an offline session. Society for Cyberabad Security down. On the other side, Cyber students and others at schools to fight it out collectively said, Mostly we are looking at people Council (SCSC) and Cyberabad Crime and Economic Offences and colleges, he said. Krishna from the IT world so that they Police in support with END are on the rise. Cyber Crimes Sajjanar also urged people to Bharani Aroll said by the will have an IT background NOW Foundation embarked on have gone up by 250 per cent in share with police whenever they year 2022, nearly 850 million and grasp cyber security easily. yet another very promising and the recent past. Ever since the sport or come to new crimes. So smartphones will be used. 65 Those with strong desire but need of the hour initiative called outbreak of the covid, the crimes that Cyberabad Police will work percent of our population is without IT background can also “DiLseY short form of Digital have doubled. on them on a proactive approach below 35 years old. We are get registered as volunteers. Literacy to Secure Youth. The best way to counter and basis instead of acting after they a young nation. It is both a Followed by the training This ambitious initiative arrest these crimes is to educate happen. This will help us to strength and a weakness for us. program they will be presented is launched here in the city masses, create awareness, he prevent new crimes and also to It will be a strength if we can a certificate. After that, they are today at Cyberabad Police said. An initiative like this is alert people not to fall prey to create good opportunities and expected to go back to society, Commissionerate office by being introduced in the country such things in future. channelize their energies and communities, schools and VC Sajjanar, Commissioner of for the first time. It is the youth Vijay Kumar, DCP said the skills. If not, it will lead to civil colleges. Those who complete Police, Cyberabad in the presence for the youth movement for a people have gone so deep unrest. DiLSeY is the need of the 30-hour sessions in the first of Vijay Kumar, DCP Traffic- secured digital world, he added. into internet space, they got hour program. We must create it 3 months will be given an Cyberabad; Krishna Yedula, We originally planned to entangled and are unable to as a mass movement, he gave a appreciation certificate. General Secretary of SCSC; launch this initiative last year come out of it. Literates to clarion call. Anil Rachamalla of END Bharani Kumar Aroll President which was put up because of the illiterates everybody is victims This is noble work, what you NOW Foundation said the of HYSEA (Hyderabad Software pandemic. Now that the more of cybercrimes. There is a dire have volunteered for is the most objective of the program is Enterprises Association); Anil and more people are on a digital need to reach out not only to the sought after service you can give to channelize the energy of Rachamalla, Founder of END model, this is the need of the urban populace but also the rural back to the society, Bharani students towards spreading NOW Foundation; Abhishek hour. We have been coming out people to educate them about told the volunteers assembled. awareness about Digital Safety Kumar, Jt Secretary of Cyber with a lot of initiatives. Through the possible crimes they might You are torchbearers, he and hence, transforming them Security Forum of SCSC, Venkat the Traffic Volunteer program become victims to. The change added. The response to the into powerful and responsible Tankasala of SCSC, K. Srinivas, 2000 people volunteered to must come in the society, he said call is overwhelming. More agents of change in the society. Inspector Cyber Crimes, offer their service. Similarly, The mission of DiLSeY, Krishna than 100 volunteers registered The volunteers will be trained Cyberabad and 100 DiLSeY Margadarshak has a base of 800 Yedula added, is “Awareness for the first batch of 8-hour on Cyberbullying, Fake News, volunteers and others. volunteers; Sanghamithra 300 on Digital Safety” with the four training which will begin on 6th Effective Social Media Usage, The objective behind this volunteers; Balamithra trainer major pillars of Awareness February in the city. It will have Basic Cyber Laws, Social program according to Sajjanar 6000 teachers. The ultimate goal being Cyber Bullying, Digital two such sessions which will Engineering Crimes. They is to build an Army of Cyber is to build an army of volunteers Addiction, Online Safety, Online be held on the weekends. He will also get support from Law Warriors from among the and through them build a mass Etiquette. What we look for in said. The initial training will be and Enforcement Agencies society in a crusade against movement. These trained volunteers is three Ps---Passion, a physical one, then volunteers such as She Teams, Cyber Cyber Crimes. World over the volunteers, in turn, will go back Perseverance and Patience. It will have an online session Crime Police etc. AIC-CCMB gets NIDHI-Seed support system from DST for its startups

Hyderabad, Jan.21 (NSS): The access and scale-up. AIC-CCMB seen many life-sciences startups selection committee would assess motivate many companies to work Atal Incubation Centre –Centre has successfully supported 40+ life struggling to raise funds just to the projects for their relevance, with us at AIC-CCMB. This will for Cellular & Molecular Biology science startups in the last three stay afloat.Dr. Anita Gupta, Head marketability and deep science also help bridge the much lacking (AIC-CCMB), Hyderabad has years, all working in the areas of NSTEDB, DST added, “Funding before they are deemed eligible communication between academic been awarded the NIDHI-Seed human and animal health as well as has always been a stumbling block for the seed support. We hope researchers and industries”, says Support System (NIDHI-SSS) industrial biotechnology. Start-ups for startups during the initial that this grant will also promote Dr Rakesh Mishra, Director, CCMB. grant of INR 5.25 crores by the at AIC-CCMB played a pivotal role phases. DST through NIDHI seed interest among the ecosystem to Dr. Anita Gupta, Head NSTEDB, National Science & Technology in developing COVID-19 solutions support initiative is attempting to take leads generated by CCMB DST added, “Funding has always Entrepreneurship Development for diagnostic, therapeutics and bridge the gap by providing hassle scientists for translation. ”, says been a stumbling block for startups Board (NSTEDB), Department of food supplements. “Life-sciences free financial support. Emerging Dr N. Madhusudhana Rao, Chief during the initial phases. DST Science and Technology (DST), is a very capital intensive field, incubators like AIC-CCMB are now Executive Officer, AIC-CCMB. through NIDHI seed support GoI. The scheme aims to ensure especially because the development empowered with DST’s NIDHI “It is very important that we initiative is attempting to bridge the timely availability of seed fund time is longer than any other SSS to further harness the true set structures for funding the gap by providing hassle free financial to deserving start-ups.Start-ups sector. The time and money potential of Science, Technology deep tech startups such as in life support. Emerging incubators like canget upto Rs. 25 lacs, and in required for various validation and Innovation driven by new age sciences. Their requirements are AIC-CCMB are now empowered exceptional cases, can be awarded and regulatory clearances for innovators, entrepreneurs and very different from those in IT. It is with DST’s NIDHI SSS to further Rs. 1 crore as seed support under even bringing a product to the startups.” The NIDHI-SSS grant will a very welcome step that NSTEDB harness the true potential of this scheme. Seed fund is critical market puts a huge pressure of support the productization efforts sees the importance of this, and has Science, Technology and Innovation for start-ups in the early stages of the entrepreneur. In the past 3 of the startups and ensure that their launched the NIDHI-SSS. At CCMB, driven by new age innovators, their journey especially for market years of our operation, we have leads reach the market. A robust we are very hopeful that this will entrepreneurs and startups.” 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 4 5 Members Gang of Mira Road” With 226 new cases, T’gana arrested by Cyberabad cops Hyderabad, Jan.21 (NSS): tacted JIO customer care and Covid tally reaches over 2.92L The Cyber Crime Police of- complained about the same ficials of Cyberabad today ar- issue and added that the com- Hyderabad, Jan 21 ond highest number at 16 rested five members of inter- pany resolved his issue. Later, (UNI) Telangana record- each followed by Rangared- state Gang of Mira Road” for he tried to login to his Inter- ed 226 new Covid cases dy (15) and Warangal Ur- committing SIM SWAP fraud . net banking account of Kotak and reported one death ban (10). The daily count in In a statement, the Cyber- Mahindra Bank in his mobile during the last 24 hours, the remaining districts was abad CP said that had the and got to know that some un- health officials said on in single digit. The authori- Cybercrime fraudsters have known persons changed his Thursday. The state’s ties conducted 31,647 tests. adopted the technique of SIM Internet Banking Login and cumulative tally rose to While 27,662 samples were swap to get access to the net Password. By using Debit card 2,92,621. One person tested in the government banking of their targets and credentials, he changed pass- succumbed to the virus, labs, 3,985 tests were con- siphon off the funds from the word of internet banking and pushing the death toll to ducted in the private labs. accounts since the year 2011. tried to make a transaction. 1,584. According to the With this the cumulative The main fraudster operating But the complainant observed director of public health number of tests conducted from abroad is a Nigerian, he that the balance amount in his and family welfare, the ered from the virus taking cases remained vacant. in the state rose to 75,74,184. said. The CP said that they account was zero. Next day he fatality rate remained the cumulative recoveries As many as 8,001 beds out Tests per million population received a specific complaint visited the bank and found 0.54 per cent against the to 2,87,117. The recovery of 8,577 beds in 62 gov- reached 2,03,497.Accord- from a person on June 29. that some unknown persons national average of 1.4 rate stands at 98.11 per ernment hospitals were ing to officials, 70 per cent The complainant in his com- made (3) Immediate Payment per cent. cent against the national vacant. Similarly, in 219 of 2,92,621 cases reported in plaint stated that on June 21st Service (IMPS) transactions While 44.96 per cent of average of 96.7 per cent. private hospitals 6,757 out the state so far were asymp- of the same month he had from his account Rs.4,25,000 the total deaths occurred The state now has 3,920 of 7,779 beds were vacant. tomatic. The data shows that taken a new SIM card with and siphoned it off from his due to Covid, the rest active cases, including The daily count in Greater 63.90 per cent of those tested same number and observed account by Swapping his SIM 55.04 per cent had comor- 2,322 who are in home Hyderabad dropped fur- positive so far were aged be- that newly activated SIM was Card without his knowledge. bidities, said health of- or institutional isolation. ther to 39. Karimnagar tween 21-50 years. As many working for to just make out- Basing on the complaint, the ficials. During the last 24 Majority of the beds in and Medchal Malkajgiri as 22.91 per cent were aged going calls while noting that police registered a case in hours, 224 people recov- hospitals treating Covid districts recorded the sec- above 51 years. he did not receive any incom- Cyber Crime PS launched the ing calls. He said that he con- investigation. HC asks Govt to hold THREE DAYS ON, TELANGANA YET TO panchayat elections without any problem ROLL OUT ‘LOCAL’ VAX COVAXIN Vijayawada, Jan.21 (NSS): The High Court of the State today asked the state govern- Hyderabad, Jan 21 (UNI) the restricted use of Covaxin them questioned the efficacy of family welfare G. Srinivasa Rao ment and state election commission (SEC) Telangana has still not rolled under clinical trial mode. Those the vaccine, others cited reports had stated before the launch to hold the Panchayat elections without out Covaxin, developed by Hy- receiving Covaxin will have to of side-effects. They informed of vaccine programme that as any problem. The HC which heard the ar- derabad-based Bharat Biotech, sign consent forms that assured the higher-ups that they will per Government of India guide- guments on the appeal filed by the SEC two apparently due to fact that the compensation if any adverse wait for few days for taking the lines consent will be taken from days back, delivered its verdict today. In its Centre has allowed its use in effect was found linked to the jab. The top health officials said those who will be receiving Co- verdict, the HC made it clear that panchayat clinical trial mode as its phase 3 vaccine. Rajender also urged while taking vaccine is an indi- vaxin shot. Their health status elections and public health were both im- trials were still continuing. the central minister to provide vidual’s choice, they are trying will examined and scrutinised portant. It said that there was no logical and During the three days of vac- more doses of Covishield. “We to convince all health workers before giving the vaccine and pragmatic reasons to stay the conduct of cination so far, the state au- request you to send more doses that they should take the jab for after vaccination they will be the elections. “ The conduct of elections are thorities administered only of Covishield. The vaccine de- their protection. They have re- monitored for seven days for important as per section 9 and 9A of sched- Covishield. Nearly 70,000 pub- veloped by Bharat Biotech may assured the staff that both the any adverse events. Similar pro- ule of the Indian constitution. The people lic health workers in the state be used later,” he had said. vaccines are totally safe. cess will be followed after the have the right to elect their public represen- have taken the jab. While state Earlier, the state govern- The officials pointed out that second dose which will be given tatives. The final decision to hold the elec- health officials maintain they ment had sought additional no case of serious/severe AEFI after four weeks. “We should be tions lies with the state election commis- will start giving Covaxin once doses from the Centre, citing (adverse effect following im- proud that Covaxin has been sion. The SEC has the same powers as the they receive sufficient number the manufacturing of vaccine munisation) were reported. developed indigenously and central election commission. The verdict of of doses, it is the current format in Hyderabad. However, the On the third day on Tuesday, that too on the soil of Telan- the single judge of this court is against the prescribed by the Indian Coun- health authorities anticipated 51 AEFI cases were reported. gana. Nobody should have any fundamental principles. It is not good attri- cil of Medical Research (ICMR) higher reluctance if Covaxin Out of these three required hos- worries. If necessary I will take bute Ill intentions to the commission. If the which is delaying the rollout of was also rolled out along with pitalisation and they are stable. Covaxin in coming days,” he local body elections are held, the elected the local product. Covishield. During three days, A 42-year-old health work- had said. representatives would take the ongoing Co- Health minister Eatala Rajen- more than 25,000 targetted er, who had taken the jab on However, the department is vid 19 vaccination process forward. There der during a video conference beneficiaries refused to take the Tuesday, died early Wednes- still undecided on rolling out is no logic behind the contention of the with union health minister Dr vaccine, though only Covishield day in Nirmal district. The of- Covaxin. It is likely to wait for a state government to postpone the elections Harsh Vardhan on January 16 was administered. ficials, however, said the death few days. Meanwhile, the health in the name of the vaccination. ,” the HC admitted that it was difficult A section of health care work- seems unrelated to vaccina- experts feel that people should said. The division bench also said that the to administer Covaxin in the ers including doctors serving in tion. Telangana has received have no apprehensions about organization of the elections would be the format prescribed by ICMR. leading government hospitals 3.64 lakh doses of Covishield both the vaccines as they were right thing to do as the vaccination process The Drugs Controller General in Hyderabad have declined to and 20,000 doses of Covaxin. cleared by the drug regulator would have to be held in a massive way in of India (DCG) has authorised take the vaccine. While some of Director of public health and after it found them totally safe. the their phase. 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 KTR would be CM: Padma HC asks Govt to hold panchayat Rao Goud congrats elections without any problem Hyderabad, Jan.21 (NSS): Vijayawada, Jan.21 Deputy Speaker, T Padma (NSS): The High Court of Rao Goud today sprang a the State today asked the surprise by extending ad- state government and state vanced “Congratulations to election commission (SEC) would be Chief Minister K to hold the Panchayat elec- T Rama Rao”. Padma Rao tions without any problem. Goud said that KTR will be The HC which heard the the next chief minister who arguments on the appeal will address railway work- filed by the SEC two days ers issues. He attended a back, delivered its ver- program of SCRES Railway dict today. In its verdict, sentatives. The final deci- Covid 19 vaccination pro- Mazdoor Association meet- about change of guard. He evated to the top post. This the HC made it clear that sion to hold the elections cess forward. ing of railway workers divi- said that KTR on becoming reflects the mood and in- panchayat elections and lies with the state election There is no logic behind sion office inaugural here should protect the interests tent of the TRS boss and public health were both commission. The SEC has the contention of the state with KTR and others. of the railway workers. chief Minister K Chan- important. the same powers as the government to postpone On the occasion Goud Already the ministers, drasekhar Rao. Padma It said that there was central election commis- the elections in the name said that KTR will be the next MLAs, MPs of the ruling Rao Goud said that future no logical and pragmatic sion. The verdict of the of the vaccination. ,” the Chief Minister of the state. party have already doing chief minister KTR will ad- reasons to stay the con- single judge of this court HC said. The division His remarks came in sup- the similar statements in dress the problems of rail- duct of the elections. “ is against the fundamental bench also said that the or- port of KTR to be anointing this regard and Goud saying way workers. Goud further The conduct of elections principles. It is not good ganization of the elections as the Chief Minister. Thus the same will add strength strengthened the ongoing are important as per sec- attribute Ill intentions to would be the right thing to Padma Rao Goud extending to it. Srinivas Yadav, Ka- campaign in this regard as tion 9 and 9A of schedule the commission. If the lo- do as the vaccination pro- greetings to would be CM malakar, Eshwar and other he extended thanks to KTR of the Indian constitution. cal body elections are held, cess would have to be held reflects what the TRS boss top leaders have revealed who is to be the elevated as The people have the right the elected representatives in a massive way in the is seriously considering same that KTR is to be el- the next Chief Minister . to elect their public repre- would take the ongoing their phase. Changes of judges KTR unhappy at Khammam TRS leaders

would not change Hyderabad, Jan.21 reportedly. The centre ple doorsteps. He in- (NSS): TRS working talks of combined and structed them further to justice: TDP president and munici- single time elections for make combined efforts pal minister report- all states in the country. to ensure that the TRS Chief Naidu edly expressed displea- Though that happens wins more MLA seats in sure at party leaders or not the TRS has to future. Our tally in 2014 Amaravati, Jan.21 (NSS): The National in Khammam for poor strengthen its base in all and 2018 is less and we President of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) today coordination. The segments, KTR said. have to improve in this expressed his happiness over the verdict of party has to strengthen Since we won a few segment KTR said. Se- the high court of the state directing the state in Khammam segment seats of MLAs in Kham- rious efforts needed for government to hold Panchayat elections in and district at any cost, mam segment the TRS coordination to be made the state. He made it clear that the changes of he reportedly felt with leaders have to coor- and take all the old, and the judges would not change the justice . the leaders of that area. dinate with old, and new leaders together to He alleged that the Chief Minister of the He reportedly pulled Ajay Kumar, P Srini- respective of the MLAs, new he said. KTR is not strengthen the party, state YS Jaganmohan Reddy had acted as if up transport minister P vas Reddy, Tummala and other leaders may happy with the way of KTR said. He is under- he did not even require the State Election Ajay Kumar for not go- Nageshwar Rao and come, change and go the leaders who are not stand to have warned Commission (SEC). He criticized that the ing with seniors, and ju- others for poor coordi- and the TRS to strength- able to mingle with each of action if they failed Chief Minister would not even want the as- niors to strengthen the nation. All should go en gradually he said. At other in Khammam seg- to follow suit accord- sembly and parliament elections in the days TRS party in Khammam together and cannot a meeting held in Telan- ment. The ruling party ing to sources. Tumnala to come. He alleged that Jagan didn’t have segment. remain detached as the gana Bhavan he clos- working president has Nageshwar Rao has met any respect for any kind of institution in the The minister is un- party will suffer loss due eted with the party lead- asked them to take the with KTR separately and country. He alleged that the CM, who wanted derstood to have pulled to lack of coordination ers of Khammam who welfare and develop- discussed on the TRS to hold the elections during the extreme Co- up the leaders including KTR reportedly said. Ir- are not going together ment programs to peo- party affairs, it is said. vid-19 conditions, was now trying to post- pone the elections when the Covid-19 inten- ROYAL THAI CONSULATE sity dropped drastically in the state. He said that the ruling party leaders had encouraged GENERAL OF THAILAND unprecedented number of unanimous elec- IN CHENNAI NITIROOGE tions in the local body elections. Referring to PHONEPRASERT the allegations of the CM about insider trad- AND OTHERS HAVE ing in the purchase of lands in the state Capi- CALLED ON GOVERNOR tal, he asked the CM as to what happened to DR. TAMILISAI his allegations . Referring to the suicide of SOUNDARARAJAN Gudiwada SI, who had taken part in raids AT RAJ BHAVAN ON on playing cards clubs, he expressed doubts THURSDAY. over the death of the victim. 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 6 Amp up your WFH corner in 7 simple steps

In the era of social distancing where work other family members during extended work- from home has become the new norm, establish- ing hours but also reduces eye strain. And if one ing a work-life balance can be tricky especially experiences a power cut, always have a back-up when you are looking for a home office area that lamp to let you work / study uninterruptedly. can ensure you thrive. Moreover, having that Get a pop of colours going special work station that is not only fun but also Environment impacts creativity. Embrace with the right kind of decor to help your days and colours in your WFH corner for an instant burst evenings, will be fruitful in getting through the of creativity and fun. From grabbing a favorite week. Try out these seven simple updates to your pillow, attaching some pastel-coloured lamps, work space, shared by Vishal Kaul - Vice Presi- bringing some funky coffee/tea mugs to even dent - Lighting, Crompton Greaves Consumer adding some life by lighting a fragrant candle, Electricals Ltd, to turn your corner into some- keep the space lively to make you feel livelier. thing you actually enjoy working in. Break the monotony of your seating Make way for brightness: Working at one place for long hours can be ex- Lighting has become an essential part of our hausting. Even if you sit at one corner for long, lives where it can augment the space we are liv- your mind and body will crave for a change and ing in and completely transform the mood and a break from the mundane. Hence, try accent ambience. Lighting is more than just filling a chairs, bean bags, floor cushions etc. Shift your dark room as it will affect your productivity, go for LED light panels that ensure maximum for that dramatic effect through lights. By light- body to a comfortable seating for just about 20 work performance and depending on how tired brightness. Some panels have ultra slim rims ing up these areas with bright LED panels, it an minutes or so and get back to your desk to avoid your eyes are, they can get tired faster in weak that are quite stylish and seamlessly fit into your enhance your work space and prevent any dark postural issues. light. While natural lighting is great, it does not ceilings turning your WFH corner into one of the shadows that can cause a hindrance, enhancing Add a touch of green with some good ol’ plants survive the long hours especially when work brightest spots in the room! more luminous and stylish walls. The green hues of a plant always tend to add moves into the night and can cause eye strain. Bring your walls to life Lamp up your focus a positive vibe. Bring some mini plants or suc- Moreover, adding the right kind of lights can One can go for wallpapers, paintings or pho- For a brighter and focused illumination, invest culents etc. that immediately brighten up the also, in turn, enhance your space d�cor add- tos with some motivational quotes that can be in some task lighting by opting for desk lamps. corner. If your desk isn’t big, you can hang some ing more value to your room. Hence a bright attached on the walls to keep you going and Consider a good table lamp with a functionality plants on the window curtain rods/window sills workspace can make a significant difference to focused. You can also accentuate certain ob- of changing colours and light intensity or porta- or go for a large plant on the side to give you the your health, budget and mood. Thus, one should jects, cabinets, pictures or points on your wall ble table lamps that not only prevent disturbing zest to work better. Scottish-IISc researchers develop wastewater treatment A team of interdisciplinary re- in collaboration with researchers searchers from Scotland in col- in Scotland, shows how the system laboration with Indian Institute of has, over the past year, enabled Science (IISc) have developed an the reuse of wastewater and re- efficient decentralised wastewater duced dependence on freshwater treatment and recycling system at resources, IISc said in a statement. Berambadi primary school situ- The project, funded by the Scot- ated in a remote village in Karna- land government, is a collabora- taka’s Chamarajnagar district. tion between IISc, the Ashoka Trust About 200km southwest of Ben- for Research in Ecology and the En- galuru is Berambadi, a village nes- vironment, Bengaluru, the James tled between mountains, swathes Hutton Institute, Scotland, and the of agricultural fields, the Hirikere University of Glasgow. “We have lake, and the Bandipur National demonstrated for the first time that Park. decentralised wastewater treat- This verdant countryside with ment systems can be economically tidy roads that borders Karnataka’s put into practice in a rural setting,” neighbours Kerala and Tamil Nadu the Centre for Sustainable Tech- ment system for a year and moni- a system where grey water is sub- microorganisms help remove pol- is spellbinding. However, Beram- nologies, IISc, Assistant Professor tored the different physicochemi- jected to a series of steps: first is lutants in the wastewater. This wa- badi, located in the rain shadow and a senior author of the paper cal and biological characteristics getting rid of the remnant fat and ter, after undergoing the final step side of the Western Ghats, has Lakshminarayana Rao said, add- of the greywater at the entry and grease in the wastewater using a of disinfection, can be reused,” Rao been hit by drought several times ing that decentralised wastewater exit points. Rao added that the goal grease trapper. Water free of grease explained. The performance of ev- in the last few years. A study, pub- treatment system is the way to go. was to direct the treated grey water is passed through a trickling bed ery treatment stage was quantified lished in the Journal of Water Pro- According to IISc, the research for reuse in toilet flushes and gar- filter (a bed made of gravels of dif- in terms of removal efficiencies cess Engineering and carried out team operated the greywater treat- dening. “To do this, they designed ferent sizes) and an aerator, where (REs) of turbidity. 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 7 Hackers can dupe DNA scientists into creating deadly viruses

In what may put the future potential Co- year, amounting to hundreds of millions vid vaccine development at risk, research- of dollars in sales. Suspicious sequences ers have spotted a new form of biohacking require human inspection to verify safety that can dupe DNA scientists into unknow- and legitimacy. “Human follow-ups are, ingly creating deadly viruses. Researchers however, costly and time consuming. And, from the Israel-based Ben-Gurion Universi- without a comprehensive penetration test- ty of the Negev, in a paper published in the ing of the screening frameworks, some journal Nature Biotechnology, said that as pathogenic sequences will fall through the DNA synthesis becomes more widespread, oversight cracks,” the study noted. “concern is mounting that a cyberattack in- The researchers conducted a proof of tervening with synthetic DNA orders could concept -- an obfuscated DNA encoding lead to the synthesis of nucleic acids encod- a toxic peptide was not detected by soft- ing parts of pathogenic organisms or harm- ware implementing the screening guide- ful proteins and toxins”. The research team lines. “The respective order was moved said that it is no longer the case that a threat to production. Details are withheld, but actor needs physical access to a “danger- IGSC (International Gene Synthesis Con- ous” substance to produce or deliver it and sortium) was notified about the threat and scientists could be duped into producing potential mitigation methods,” said the toxins or synthetic viruses on their behalf team from Ben-Gurion University. “The through targeted cyberattacks. order was canceled for biosecurity reasons “As cybersecurity becomes an increas- following our disclosure.” Cyber dangers ing concern across all business sectors, are spilling over to the physical space, the possible procurement of DNA for ma- blurring the separation between the digital licious purposes by hackers highlights the ensure integrity of communication,” they tabases of pathogenic sequences, and the world and the real world, especially with need for greater cyber-biosecurity, espe- elaborated. Most DNA synthesis provid- guidelines -- unenforced outside of US Na- increasing levels of automation in the bio- cially as cyber-bio attacks have been over- ers check each requested sequence across tional Institutes of Health (NIH) grantees logical lab. “Best practices and standards looked by the synthesis community and databases of problematic sequences be- -- are outdated,” the researchers lament- must be woven into operational biological many academic laboratories lack the fire- fore order fulfillment. “Unfortunately, ed. Commercial DNA synthesisers sell protocols to combat these threats,” the re- walls and cybersecurity infrastructure to however, there are no comprehensive da- billions of nucleotides to customers each searchers cautioned. Deep learning can predict breast cancer risk

New York, Nov 30 (UNI) used for training, 25,644 exams Researchers have developed from 7,021 patients for testing, a deep learning model that and 9,290 exams from 3,961 pa- identifies imaging biomarkers tients for validation. on screening mammograms Using statistical analysis, the to predict a patient’s risk for researchers compared the ac- developing breast cancer with curacy of the deep learning im- greater accuracy than tradi- age-only model to a commer- tional risk assessment tools. cially available risk assessment Traditional risk assessment model (Tyrer-Cuzick version models do not leverage the 8) in predicting future breast level of detail that is contained cancer within five years of the within a mammogram,” said index mammogram. The deep study author Leslie Lamb learning model achieved a pre- from the Massachusetts Gen- dictive rate of 0.71, significantly eral Hospital (MGH) in the US. outperforming the traditional “Even the best existing tradi- risk model, which achieved a tional risk models may separate rate of 0.61. “Our deep learn- sub-groups of patients but are ing model is able to translate not as precise on the individual the full diversity of subtle im- level,” Lamb added. aging biomarkers in the mam- Currently available risk as- mogram that can predict a sessment models incorporate woman’s future risk for breast only a small fraction of patient breast density, is incorporated cer screening sites. The model consecutive 2D digital bilateral cancer,” Lamb said. The study data such as family history, into traditional models. The re- was developed on a population screening mammograms per- is scheduled to be presented prior breast biopsies, and hor- search team has developed the that included women with a formed in 80,818 patients be- at the annual meeting of the monal and reproductive his- new deep learning algorithm to personal history of breast can- tween 2009 and 2016. From the Radiological Society of North tory. Only one feature from the predict breast cancer risk using cer, implants or prior biopsies. total mammograms, 210,819 America (RSNA) from Novem- screening mammogram itself, data from five MGH breast can- The study included 245,753 exams in 56,831 patients were ber 29 to December 5. 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 8 Modi partial to TS, denied rail coach factory : KTR Hyderabad, Jan.21 (NSS): IT and port, he said. Since bullet and speed Municipal Minister KT Rama Rao to- rails will push development of the day criticized the Modi Government states and economy there is a need in the centre for step motherly at- for their expansion KTR said. KTR titude towards Telangana state and attributed it to deliberate attempt to its development. The minister hit ignore our state by the centre. out that the BJP government failed KTR said that the state govern- to implement bifurcation promises. ment already given about 300 acres Citing that despite land allocation for Kazipet rail coach factory which the Modi government yet to take a needs 135 acres. He said that Nar- Cyberabad Police Commissioner Vishwanath Channappa call in this regard, he expressed dis- endra Modi, who says Sabka Sath Sajjanar launching 'The South India Times (TSIT)' calendar in his pleasure. thanks to railway workers for their - Sabka Vikas, is not keeping that chambers on Thursday. Seen are TSIT reporters Kasoju Krishna, KTR inaugurated a South Central support to statehood. We have in deeds. He attributed continuing Vadla Rajashekar and N.Shankar. Railway Employees Sangh Division been friendly to the railway work- negligence by the centre in this re- office at Secunderabad along with ers and will try to address their gard to partiality towards us. KTR deputy speaker Padma Rao Goud issues. The minister has offered expressed wonder as to why the and others. On the occasion KTR support the railway workers and centre did not give coach factory to said that we have allotted about address their issues. Telangana which is entitled to get. 300 acres for the purpose as the The minister accused the BJP gov- He said that the Central government coach factory. It needs only 135 ernment of failing to keep the prom- has not offered anything for state acres to start a rail coach factory in ises during bifurcation of Andhra development post bifurcation. The Kazipet and the Modi government Pradesh. We have not got good funds TRS government and chief Minister is still showing same negligence he in Central budget, rail budget, no K Chandrasekhar Rao is for workers deplored. The Minister extended speed rail or bullet rail and no sup- welfare he added.

Centre should release white paper VICE CHANCELLOR OF SRI KONDA LAXMAN TELANGANA STATE HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY DR.B.NEERAJA PRABHAKAR AND OTHERS CALLED ON GOVERNOR DR. TAMILISAI on funds: Talasani assures building SOUNDARARAJAN AT RAJ BHAVAN ON THURSDAY . for Gangaputra community

Hyderabad, Jan.21 (NSS): Animal Husbandry Minister T Srinivas Yadav today criticized the Centre failed to give funds to Telangana state develop- ment and BJP leaders making false charges on Telangana gov- ernment. He sought the Modi government to release a white paper on central funds to Telan- gana state. He attended a pro- gram to distribute Sheep units among Yadav Community with Minister G Kamalakar. On the occasion Srinivas Ya- dav assured of a building for Gangaputra community in Up- Rs 3 crore and 3 acres in this re- make comments against the pal Bhagayat area. My words gard the Minister stated. Chief BJP leaders for doing so, he were misunderstood by Ganga- Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said. The Centre failed to putra community who staged is for welfare of the communi- give national status to Kalesh- protests he said. The state gov- ties by offering about Rs 1000 waram project despite re- ernment is aimed at welfare of crore he said. The KCR govern- peated appeals he said. KCR the Golla and Kuruma and fish- ment has been implementing a government has written let- ermen and all others. He com- plan for all these communities, ters, Minister KTR and others pared that KCR is like a God for the minister claimed. No other urged for the same to no avail, these communities for welfare states are spending such huge he deplored. Srinivas Yadav programs being implemented funds and implementing simi- spammed the BJP leaders for As per our plan the govern- lar schemed of Telangana. their misinformation cam- ment will lay foundation for a Taking a dig at the BJP lead- paign. The BJP leaders should Gangaputra Community Bha- ers Srinivas Yadav accused stop mud slinging he suggest- van in Uppal Bhagayat area. them of mud slinging on the ed. Else the people will teach The KCR government allotted KCR government. We can them a lesson, he warned.