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' *0&.)3.1'.'3 diers” were killed in the strikes. assassination of Qasem Meanwhile, Iran’s aviation .-2)1*4) Some 5,000 US soldiers are in Soleimani had begun or would Ukrainian airliner crashed authority said it would not Iraq as part of the internation- begin shortly, and that the Ashortly after take-off from hand over to Americans the s Iran fired 22 missiles at al coalition against the IS ter- strike would be limited to Tehran on Wednesday, killing recovered black boxes of the AIraqi bases housing US ror group. where the US military was all 176 people on board, main- crashed aircraft. “We will not and other coalition troops in In a direct message to the located in Iraq without speci- ly Iranians and Canadians. give the black boxes to the Iraq on Wednesday, US Iranian leaders and the people, fying the locations,” said Iraq Search-and-rescue teams manufacturer (Boeing) and the President Donald Trump Trump said the United States is PM’s office. were combing through the Americans,” Iran Civil Aviation claimed that no Americans “ready to embrace peace with The Iraq Prime Minister’s smoking wreckage of the Organisation head Ali were harmed in the attacks as all who seek it”. office said it was simultane- Boeing 737 flight from Tehran Abedzadeh said, quoted by he offered to embrace peace “To the people and leaders ously contacted by the US, as to Kiev but officials said there Mehr news agency. “It’s not yet along with the Iranian leader- of Iran, we want you to have a the missiles slammed into the " ' was no hope of finding anyone clear which country the black ship, in a significant move to future and a great future, one Ain al-Asad base in western ( !" alive. box will go to for the investi- de-escalate the tensions in West that you deserve,” Trump said. Iraq and Harir further north. The vast majority of the gation,” he added. Asia. Trump also vowed that he Howerver the US President Western powers have con- passengers on the Ukraine The US aviation authority will never allow Iran to have a vowed “as long as I’m President demned Iran’s missile attack on International Airlines flight said it had banned US-regis- nuclear weapon. of the United States, Iran will the US bases in Iraq. NATO were non-Ukrainians, includ- tered carriers from flying over “We suffered no casualties. never be allowed to have a chief Jens Stoltenberg said, “I "# ing 82 Iranians and 63 Iraq, Iran and the Gulf, and All of our soldiers are safe and nuclear weapon.” condemn the Iranian missile Canadians, officials said. airlines, including Lufthansa only minimal damage was sus- Earlier, Iraq’s Prime attacks on US and coalition The crash occurred with and Air France, suspended tained at our military bases,” Minister’s office said it had forces in Iraq. NATO calls on tensions high in West Asia flights through Iraqi and Trump said in an address to the received “an official verbal Iran to refrain from violence.” "$ " and shortly after Tehran Iranian airspace. nation from the White House message” from Iran informing Meanwhile, Kuwait on launched missiles at bases in Continued on Page 4 Grand Foyer. it that a missile attack on US Wednesday denied reports that % said, "In view of the prevailing Aviation (DGCA), meanwhile, His remarks came hours forces stationed on Iraqi soil the US had decided to with- situation in Iraq, Indian nation- asked the Indian airline com- after Iran launched missiles tar- was imminent. However, hours draw its troops from the Gulf als are advised to avoid all non- panies to remain vigilant and geting at least two bases where later, Iraq’s President Barham state, saying the Twitter essential travel to Iraq until fur- take all precautions in airspace US military and coalition Saleh condemned Iran’s missile account of its official news )0'0 2 ther notification." over Iran, Iraq, Gulf of Oman forces’ are stationed in Iraq, strikes on Iraqi bases where US agency had been hacked. It also said Indian nation- and waters of Persian Gulf, which Tehran said was a “slap and other foreign troops are iven the simmering ten- als residing in Iraq are advised hours after a Ukrainian airlines in the face” of America. based, saying he feared “dan- Gsion between Iran and the to be alert and may avoid trav- carrying 176 passengers “All is well!” US President gerous developments” in the US, India on Wednesday took el within Iraq. "Our Embassy in crashed near Tehran in Iran. Trump tweeted earlier. region. a series of measures, including Baghdad and Consulate in "We had held meetings “Assessment of casualties & “We denounce the Iranian issuing an advisory to its citi- Erbil will continue to function with the airlines and have sen- damages taking place now. So missile bombing that hit mili- zens to avoid non-essential normally to provide all services sitised them to remain vigilant far, so good!, he added. tary installations on Iraqi ter- travel to Iraq and rerouting the to Indians residing in Iraq," the and take all precautions," said According to Iranian state ritory and renew our rejection flight path of national carrier Ministry said. a senior official of the DGCA TV, the attacks were in revenge of the repeated violation of state New Delhi: Iran Ambassador to Air India. This came after tension on Wednesday. for the killing of the comman- sovereignty and the transfor- India Ali Chegeni on The Indian Navy is also on increased between Iran and the The Air India would 'tem- der of Iran’s powerful mation of Iraq into a battlefield Wednesday said it will welcome standby to evacuate Indians US following the killing of top porarily" reroute its flight to Revolutionary Guards, General for warring sides,” his office any peace initiative by India to from West Asia in case of any Iranian commander General avoid Iran, the airlines Qasem Soleimani, in a US said in a statement. de-escalate tensions with the exigency and a warship is Qassem Soleimani and Iran spokesman Dhananjay Kumar drone strike on Friday, which “We received an official US following the killing of already deployed in the Gulf of launching missile strikes said adding the rerouting will was ordered by Trump. The verbal message from the Iranian military commander Oman. against two US military bases cover Air India and Air India Iranian state television claimed Islamic Republic of Iran that Qasem Soleimani. Issuing the travel advisory, in Iraq on Wednesday. Express. that “at least 80 terrorist US sol- the Iranian response to the Detailed report on P5 the Ministry of External Affairs The Directorate of Civil Continued on Page 4 !" R ! # % % 5.2 O ) lose on the heels of it los- )* ! L )0'0 2 Cing power in Maharashtra, )0'0 2315..*2 M$ % here is no evidence of mur- the BJP on Wednesday suffered he Delhi Police is closing on Tder of children in Bihar’s a humiliating defeat in local gainst the backdrop of Tthe masked miscreants Muzaffarpur shelter home, the body elections in the State, as Aprotests on the Citizenship involved in the Sunday violence CBI on Wednesday told the the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (Amendment) Act and NRC, "# & which resulted in injury of 36 Supreme Court. (MVA) captured power in five Prime Minister Narendra Modi ' ()& Jawaharlal Nehru University The probe agency told the out of six Zilla Parishads and will not inaugurate the Khelo ! (JNU) students. Well placed apex court that two skeletons walked away with majority India Youth Games 2020 in sources said on Sunday that recovered from the premises Panchayat Samiti seats in five Guwahati on Friday. For the they have identified the face were found to be of a woman out of six districts where the past few days, many organisa- %L* behind those masks and are on and a man in forensic exami- polls were held. tions, including AASU, had the verge of cracking the case. nation. A Bench headed by It what came as personal threatened to stage demon- +%, Meanwhile, protests con- Chief Justice SA Bobde accept- setback for former Chief stration against the Prime ! M tinued for the third consecutive ed the status report of the Minister and senior BJP leader Minister if he visited Assam to * % day on JNU campus. Police after the violence broke out CBI and allowed two officers to found to be of a woman and a Devendra Fadnavis as the Amit inaugurate the games. BJP State unit spokesman though is yet to make any inside Periyar and Sabarmati be relieved from the investiga- man and the possibility of mur- Shah-led party lost power in Assam BJP spokesman Rupam Goswami told PTI on $% arrest but senior officials tasked hostels,” said a senior police tion team. der of minor was ruled out,” the Zilla Parishad and Dewan Dhruba Jyoti Maral Wednesday. & with the probe said they have official. Representing the CBI, Venugopal told the apex court. Panchayat Samitis in his home first told the media the Prime “There is no talk about the "#* - got several vital leads on the Also, police on Wednesday Attorney General KK Venugopal The Attorney General said district of Nagpur. Minister has cancelled the visit Prime Minister coming to $ identities of the masked mis- put posters appealing students told a Bench, also comprising when experts of the National The MVA, comprising the to the State. In the evening, the Guwahati to inaugurate Khelo $ creants who wreaked havoc on to share videos and photos of Justice B R Gavai and Justice Institute of Mental Health and Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress Sport Ministry officials con- India. Sending an invitation to ! the unarmed students and van- the incident that were doing Surya Kant, that inmates had Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) captured power in the Zilla firmed that the Khelo India will the PM is a formality. We have - dalised the campus. rounds on the social media given statements that murder of again spoke to the girls who Parishads of Nagpur, Washim, be inaugurated jointly by not received any confirmation - Police teams are tracing the platforms. Police wants original children had taken place and had given the statement, the Akola (all three in Vidarbha Union Sports Minister Kiren from the PMO to our invita- %.! mobile phones which were footages not the edited ones. bodies were buried. allegation of murder of minors region), Nandurbar (in north Rijju and Assam Chief Minister tion,” he said when asked - active inside the JNU campus The Special Investigation Team “When the probe agency was found to be false. Maharashtra) and Palghar (in Sarbananda Sonowal. whether Modi has cancelled his / 0 and its adjoining areas before (SIT) has also received several went to the spot where the Venugopal said the CBI coastal Konkan region), while An invitation was sent to visit to Assam, which is wit- ) and after the violence. “Police videos and information from alleged bodies were buried, traced the 35 girls who were the BJP managed to come to the PMO to invite Modi to nessing protests against the - ) teams are also scanning the the students and independent two skeleton parts were recov- alleged to be murdered and power in Dhule ZP in north inaugurate the Khelo India contentious Citizenship phone numbers who were talk- sources on Wednesday. ered. On forensic investigation found them alive. Maharashtra. Youth Games but no confir- Amendment Act. & 1 2 ing to each other before and Continued on Page 4 of the skeleton parts it was Continued on Page 4 Detailed report on P7 mation on it has been received, Continued on Page 4 %

( )0'0 2 masked men and women #DeepikaPadukone. Chhapak allegedly belonging to Akhil ! first day all shows. Let’s all those he Jawaharlal Nehru Bharatiya Vidyarti Parishad who stand against the violence TUniversity (JNU) campus (ABVP) and Bajrang Dal go to @bookmyshow and show and the hostel premises were entered the campus and Periyar them. Make our silent state- one of the safest places in the Hostel and beat students to $% & ment which will be the loudest,” country for us even than our pulp and damaged properties. Kashyap wrote on Twitter. home but now it has become A group of students Pawan Meanwhile, Deepkia’s the scariest place for all the stu- Parag, Amit, Nivedita and Ravi upcoming film turned into a dents, said Pushpa, a PhD Yadav from the School of )0'0 2 raging controversy after a mag- scholar in Russian language. Language, Literature and azine article claimed the name She has been distraught ever Culture Studies (SLL&CS) said ollywood diva Deepika of the antagonist had been since the violence took place the students have been protest- BPadukone’s presence in changed. By 4 pm, the micro- inside university hostels. ing for more than 70 days Jawaharlal Nehru University blogging sites ‘Nadeem Khan’ Students, especially women, it were caught into the vortex of nothing to instill confidence against the fee hike as that mil- (JNU) to support student had clocked close to 60,000 dread going out alone and have violence and brutally beaten by amongst students,” said Pushpa. itates against the very ethos and protest against violence on the tweets and ‘Rajesh’ close behind started walking in groups to have the goons. Every student of The Pioneer visited the culture of the JNU. campus close to the release of cotting Padukone’s film, the Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani, with 50,000. The film is based some security around them. this university knows who are JNU campus on Tuesday and “Our parents are scared but her film ‘Chhapaak’ on Government defended Hansal Mehta, Anubhav on the life of acid attack sur- “Now we are going out in the people behind this vio- Wednesday to feel the atmos- being a citizen of this country Wednesday polarised a range of Deepika and said anybody Sinha, actors Richa Chadha, vivor Laxmi Agarwal. groups or pairs from one cen- lence. I am studying in this uni- phere there and how students and a student of this universi- people as she received bouquets could go anywhere and express Swara Bhaskar, who advised In 2005, Laxmi was disfig- tre to another because we never versity since 2010 and protests were coping after watching the ty, it is my right to raise an and brickbats for her ‘gesture’ opinion in a democracy like her for meeting the students at ured for life when a man called know what will happen next. were held before but this will be battered and blood soaked issue, be it fee hike or in social media. India. the university. Nadeem and three others When the incident took place the first time that such incident images of their colleagues. Citizenship Amendment Act Amid call of some BJP Padukone got support “The female of the species allegedly hurled acid at her in even the common innocent has taken place and the Vice Days after the violent (CAA). functionaries and netizens, from a section of Bollywood, is, and was, and will always be Delhi’s upscale Khan Market. students who were not part of Chancellor is just idle and doing attack, when a group of over 50 Continued on Page 4 including Twitterati, for boy- including filmmakers Anurag the strongest of the two Continued on Page 4 %&'%()"+) ,-' . ,. /0101

* P% ( %& '& " 2#%33 ( )! )0'0 2 on the death row. Muslims, but they have also The issuance of the death )0'0 2 simply ignored the concerns of elhi's Tihar Jail authorities warrant against the four convicts the people of Assam, Tripura, Dwill seek the services of two Mukesh Singh, (32), Pawan t Stephen’s College boy- and other states in the hangmen from Uttar Pradesh to Gupta, (25), Vinay Sharma (26) Scotted classes on Northeast," said a protesting execute the four remaining con- and Akshay Kumar Singh (31) Wednesday to lend support student. victs in the 2012 Nirbhaya gan- evoked emotional response from against the violence that had The march has students grape case. Nirbhaya's parents who have taken place in Jawaharlal from Lady Shri Ram (LSR) According to a senior Tihar been waiting for the last seven Nehru University (JNU) cam- College and Miranda House jail official, they will most like- years to see justice for their pus. Students also protested also reportedly boycotted their ly write to the prison authority daughter. against the Citizenship classes on the call given by of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday year-old paramedic Nirbhaya As soon as the judge signed Amendment Act (CAA). It is Stephen's students to raise and seek services of two hang- will be hanged on January 22 at the death warrant, all the four also said such protest in the their voice against the recent men depending on the avail- 7 am in Jail number 3 in Tihar. convicts broke down in jail. hallowed St Stephen's was held attacks on universities. ability. Three of the convicts are lodged However, the process of execut- after almost 30 years where the The protest across the col- "Last month, before the in Jail number 2, while one is in ing them could be delayed as the entire students community leges and universities across death warrant was issued, Tihar Jail number 4, the official said. convicts have 14 days to use their came out in support of JNU the National Capital was erupt- authorities had written to Uttar The much awaited verdict was final legal options. "They will be students. ed after a violent attack on the Pradesh prison authority, seek- delivered on Tuesday by the trial kept in separate cells in solitary More than hundreds of St JNU students at Periyar Hostel ing services of a hangman from court as the Additional Sessions confinement and will be allowed Stephen’s and other DU stu- by a group masked mob. In the Meerut," the official added. Judge (ASJ) issued the death one last meeting with their fam- dents marched from Stephen's grievous mayhem about 35 The rapists and killers of 23- warrant against the convicts ilies," said a jail official. campus to Art Faculty raising students and teachers were slogans such as "Iss Baar Nahi severely attacked and have Hum Chodenge, Itihas Ki P head injury with multiple Dhara Modenge" (We will not - %./ /!! $% " stitches. The JNUSU presi- $% ! 4 let go this time, we will change dent and teacher Sucharita the direction of history), while ed by its anti-terrorist unit the call for boycott on Tuesday DU also gathered at Art Sen also head injured during 5 posters of "Stephen's Against Special Cell and appropriate and on Wednesday morning. Faculty to support JNU stu- the incident that took place on $%P Fascism" were seen during the action will be taken against They assembled in the college dents and the ongoing protest Sunday. march. The protesters also masked mens who attacked lawns and read the Preamble of against the CAA at Shaheen The professors also sup- raised slogan 'Free Kashmir' JNU students on the campus. the Indian Constitution out- Bagh. ported the students in their during the march. The march also had the side the Andrews Court on the "CAA-NRC-NPR boycott. On Monday, the stu- GHAZIABAD: Ghaziabad A video of protesters rais- presence and support of campus premises and also sang (Citizenship (Amendment) dents and teachers of St Development Authority (GDA) ing slogans 'Free Kashmir' and Supreme Court advocate, a protest song. The protest was Act-National Register of Stephen's College had )0'0 2 supervisor, his wife and his 'Kashmir Mange Azadi' was Gautam Bhatia, filmmaker, also supported by Professors Citizens-National Population expressed concern over the brother were charred to death at doing rounds on social media. Rahul Roy, activist associated and teachers of the college and Register) is only another move violence reported from cam- he Jawaharlal Nehru their apartment in Ghaziabad's Meanwhile, the Delhi Police with Rihai Manch, Ravish the university. Besides, many of the government at the puses across the national TUniversity Teachers' Pratap Vihar, fire department said a probe has been initiat- Alam. The students had given students from other colleges of Centre against the rights of Capital. Association (JNUTA) on officials said on Wednesday. It Wednesday alleged that the seems a room heater wire came attack on students and faculty in contact with the metal bed, teachers by masked mob with triggering the fire, they said. ! " !#$ iron rods, lathis and stones, A masked mob armed with The deceased has been could not have been possible sticks and rods on Sunday identified as Bachchoo Singh without the connivance of the attacked students and teachers (48), a native of Banda district 0'0 2 tration has not made any sug- members for not doing enough being taken at JNU to bring nor- university administration and and damaged property on the in Uttar Pradesh, his wife Rani gestions to temporarily shut when they were brutally malcy. All efforts are being deliberate inaction by police. campus, injuring at least 35 (45) and his differently abled fter speculation surfaced the university. attacked by masked miscre- made to facilitate winter semes- The JNUTA members also people, including JNU brother Narayan (40). Singh Athat Jawaharlal Nehru HRD Ministry officials on ants on the campus, told the ter registration for willing stu- slammed Vice Chancellor M Students' Union president had two sons — Gulshan (22) University (JNU) will be closed Wednesday took stock of efforts officials that efforts were being dents and a conducive envi- Jagadesh Kumar for asking Aishe Ghosh. and Pratham (16) — and a following the violence on being made by the university made to facilitate semester reg- ronment for their academic students to put the past behind Under fire from students daughter Rakhi (17), who were Sunday, JNU Vice Chancellor M administration to restore nor- istration for willing students. pursuits," the VC tweeted. and return to the varsity and faculty members for not out of station when the fire took Jagadesh Kumar, who met HRD malcy on the campus. JNU VC "This morning met Amit According to Kumar, dur- premises. "How can students doing enough when they were place. Ministry officials on Kumar, who has been under fire Khare and GC Hosur at MHRD ing the meeting with HRD offi- go back to hostels or to class- brutally attacked by a masked "All three members pre- Wednesday, said the adminis- from students and faculty and briefed them on the steps cials, they have not made any rooms when they do not feel mob on campus, Vice sent (in the flat) were charred to such suggestions and there is no safe? How can teachers go Chancellor Kumar had on death. The entire room had report that the university back to teach when they do not Tuesday urged the students to turned to ashes," Chief Fire administration had suggested feel safe?" stated a statement put the past behind and return Officer Sunil Kumar said. City the Ministry about temporari- issued by the JNUTA on to the University's premises. magistrate Shiv Prakash Shukla ly shutting the campus follow- Wednesday. "Our heart goes out to all has been appointed to probe the ing the mob violence on Sunday. "The command to students the injured students. The inci- cause of fire which took place in Kumar, who has been and faculty to forget and to dent (violence) is unfortunate," the ten-storey building of GDA under fire from students and accept administrative terror as Kumar had said in a brief in sector 11 of Pratap Vihar. faculty members for not doing normalcy is an insult to injury. statement. "The report of the magiste- enough when they were bru- The mob violence could not "I would like to tell stu- rial inquiry would be submitted tally attacked by a masked have been possible without the dents that JNU campus is a to the chief minister's office mob on campus, had on active connivance of the secure place. I urge all students within four days after which fur- Tuesday appealed the students administration and deliberate to come back to the campus. ther action would be initiated," to put the past behind and inaction by Delhi Police," stat- Let us put the past behind," he District Magistrate Ajay Shankar return to campus. ed JNUTA. had said. Pandey told PTI. PTI

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Sisodia also cited data of the cen- "Contribute to my campaign to help me tre on elementary education. the AAP Government, 20,000 buildings, 30 are under con- the morale of teachers and stu- continue this work in Delhi's schools," he said "There is huge decrease in the class-rooms have been construction, 6 schools of excellence dents alike, lending them self- 4,000 schools. The state of the witnessed significant transfor- in a tweet, sharing a link to his crowd fund- number of student enrolments in structed of which 8,000 have and five Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas respect, dignity and greater con- erstwhile BJP- Akali-ruled Punjab mation of schools administered ing page. MCD schools and the already been handed over and Vidyalayas are thriving and trans- fidence. is no better, with 217 schools shut by the Delhi Government," he In a note on the page, Sisodia said what Government schools of BJP-ruled 12000 are under construction," he forming the live of the children of "Exposing" the BJP's "apathy" down in the last three years," said. has happened in Delhi is nothing short of a States. I challenge the BJP to pre- said, adding that the AAP Delhi. Delhi now has several towards the education system Sisodia said in Uttar Pradesh, Highlighting the decision revolution. "But this is only the beginning. We sent their education policy and Government has invested signif- government schools with better which is causing the "shutdown" more than 40 per cent of a total taken to encourage budding have miles to go before the dream is realised. resultant outcomes of schools icantly in infrastructure, ensuring infrastructure than private of a large number of Government 1, 13,500 primary schools do not sportspersons by the Delhi And that is where I need your help. I will be run by MCD and other BJP- ruled green boards in all classrooms and schools," he said. schools in other States, Sisodia have electricity and children are Government, "Delhi now has four seeking a second term as Education Minister states," he added. installing 7.5 lakh modular desks Sisodia narrated how up-gra- said, "The Haryana Government forced to attend classes in pathet- synthetic athletics tracks, four in a few weeks and I need your support to run Recalling the pathetic condi- in classrooms, apart from world- dation of infrastructure and a shutdown 208 schools between ic conditions, he said. "Around more are on the verge of comple- a clean, honest campaign," he said. Delhi tion of classrooms when the AAP class sports facilities in schools. complete revamp of the educa- 2015 and 2018 and in the same 1.36 lakh students have joined tion and three synthetic hockey Assembly polls will be held on February 8 and assumed power, he said there was "The AAP Government has tional experience in the Delhi period, the Rajasthan Delhi Government schools from turfs and two synthetic football the counting of votes will take place on almost no infrastructure. ""Under built a total of 25 new school government schools has boosted Government had closed down private schools after the parents grounds have been developed. February 11. ( !" $ %$& ""* ( :- )0'0 2 care in Delhi has been one of the pass percentage came down Citing a data, he said that years while during the main planks of AAP govern- from 95.81 per cent in 2015 to )0'0 2 Kejriwal has spent 12, 80,271 Congress rule 25 new blood )0'0 2 fter Delhi Deputy Chief ment's publicity. "In this back- 71.58 per cent in 2019. On the for his treatment in private banks were added," he said. AMinister Manish Sisodia ground, it is pertinent that the other hand, KendriyaVidyalayas aunching a scathing attack hospitals outside Delhi. While He said that in the current ccusing BJP leader Manoj challenged the BJP to showcase Government is held accountable improved from 99.59 per cent to Lon the Aam Aadmi Party Deputy Chief Minister financial year, out of the allot- ATiwari of "making fun" of its model of development, BJP for the steps that it claims to have 99.79 per cent in same period," (AAP) Government, the Delhi Manish Sisodia spent 13, ted budget of 3,737 crore, the public by promising to think tank claimed that before undertaken for bettering health- he added. Congress on Wednesday 21,329 for his treatment and only 259.73 crore were spent give five times the subsidy the 2015 Delhi election, the care services in its hospitals," he "Far from tripling hospital alleged that the Government Minister Gopal Rai spent over till September, 2019. than the AAP Government if Aam Aadmi Party had promised added. beds to 30,000, the Kejriwal gov- has done nothing to improve 7 lakh for his treatment, he He said the AAP had elected in the upcoming polls it would add 30,000 beds in city Bhasin said that when asked ernment could add a mere 394 health and education sectors said, asking that why they did promised to construct 500 in the national Capital, Delhi Government hospitals if elected, about the education system of beds in five years. It stands in the national Capital. they visit private hospitals if new schools before the 2015 Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Implement it before Delhi but it could manage just 394. Delhi, Manish Sisodia panicked exposed on this front since it Congress Chief they believe that they have assembly elections but opened on Wednesday asked him to elections in any one BJP ruled BJP vice-president Vinay and tried to mislead the people could add only 7 beds every Spokesperson Mukesh improved health services in only one single school in the implement these subsidies first state?" he said in a tweet, tag- Sahasrabuddhe and Public of Delhi by pointing at other month for the first 56 months of Sharma said that nearly 7,809 Government hospitals in last five years. in BJP-ruled States. ging a news report about Policy Research Centre (PPRC) states. "Why is he so scared to its rule," Bidhuri said, pointing people died at the Dilshad Delhi. Sharma said that four Tiwari on Monday Tiwari promising five times the director in presence of party even talk about the Delhi's edu- out the findings in the report. Garden Cancer Institute in the Addressing the media, operation theatres in the Lok promised to give residents five present subsidy. MPs Ramesh Bidhuri and cation? Because the truth is Speaking on the perfor- last five years from 2014 to Sharma explained that out of Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan times more benefits than what Responding to the chief Meenakshi Lekhi released a that the AAP government mance of Mohalla Clinics, 2019 due to the negligence of the sanctioned strength of Hospital have been shut due to the AAP-led Delhi Government minister, Tiwari tweeted report on Wednesday called crushed millions of futures,' he Sahasrabuddhe said they do the Government. "The 283 doctors, only 187 posts shortage of equipment while is giving. Responding "@ArvindKejriwal whatever you 'Delhi: A City on Ventilator'. said. not match the standards of a pri- Kejriwal Government has bro- have been filled while out of 17 per cent operation theatres to Tiwari's poll promise, claim that your Government The report, based on RTI He further said that AAP mary healthcare centre and are ken the backbone of health the sanctioned strength of in various Government hos- Kejriwal said "Five times more can give in subsidy we can give queries and field visits of hos- Government cheated the people more like health sub-centres. services in Delhi by making 820 para-medical staff, only pitals are lying unused due to subsidies. Meaning? Instead of minimum five times of that pitals and other health infra- of Delhi by not sanctioning a Lekhi pointed that the AAP people depend on Mohalla 493 posts have been filled lack of facilities, he said, 200 units you will give 1,000 right from February after com- structure of Delhi Government, single government school in government in its five-year Clinics for treatments while that too when Congress was in adding that a 500-bed units free. Instead of 20 thou- ing to power. "First you tell what also listed "shortcomings" in the last five years while it tenure has been pulled up mul- the senior AAP leaders power. Government medical college sand litres, 1 lakh litres of did you give to the people of Mohalla Clinic network, a pet promised to construct 500 new tiple times by the Delhi High including Chief Minister spent "The AAP Government and hospital at Dwarka has water will be given free? You are Delhi in the last five years in project of the AAP Government. schools before coming to power. Court over its inability to meet in lakh for treatment in pri- has not opened a single new been constructed but has not making fun of the public with terms of benefits per family," he Sumit Bhasin, another "AAP should answer why Delhi the growing healthcare demands vate hospital," he added. blood bank in the last five been made functional yet. such promises," said in a tweet. PPRC director said that health- government schools' class X of people in the city.

33. " !% " ; 2 2 P<3 2. )0'0 2 )0'0 2 confirmed the incident, saying the man jumped on the tracks elhi Commissioner of 35-year-old man allegedly at a platform when a train was )0'0 2 DPolice Amulya Patnaik on Acommitted suicide by moving towards the Noida Wednesday reviewed the jumping in front of a moving side. "Services were delayed he Bharatiya Janata Party 'passing out parade' of nine train at Dwarka Mor station on briefly but restored in about 15 T(BJP) on Wednesday said DANIPS (Delhi, Andaman & the Delhi Metro's Blue Line on minutes," said a metro official. the process for providing Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Wednesday. Police said they "Family members have property ownership rights Daman & Diu and Dadra and have not recovered any suicide been informed and inquest in unauthorised colonies Nagar Haveli Police Service) note from the possession of the proceedings is in progress. The was going on but AAP leaders officers at Police Training deceased. body has been sent for autop- were trying to "mislead" College at national Capital's The victim has been iden- Commissioner of Police sy," said the DCP. people. Jharoda Kalan. tified as Anjni Kumar Rai, res- (DCP), Metro, the man jumped Earlier, on January 6, a 42- Senior Delhi BJP leader After reviewing the Parade, ident of Kerdeen village in on the tracks at around 12 year-old man had allegedly Vijender Gupta said that the the Chief Guest on the occasion, Ghazipur district in Uttar noon at Dwarka Mor Metro committed suicide by jumping Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) congratulated the newly induct- Pradesh. Police said that Anjani Station and was rushed to a in front of a train at the supremo and Delhi Chief ed officers and their trainers. used to work as computer hospital. Ghitorni station on the metro's Minister Arvind Kejriwal was Patnaik underlined that they engineer in a private company "The person was declared Yellow Line. In another inci- raising question on the regis- should always keep in mind that enhance efficiency for effective Policing. Remembering our first the fact that Delhi Police but left his job few months ago. brought dead at Deen Dayal dent on the same day, a 55- tration process of the house they are the future leaders of policing in maintaining law and Home Minister Sardar Patel, CP Personnel have to work hard Police said that he was unmar- Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital. year-old man, who was suffer- deeds, which was "ridiculous" metropolitan police. order and management of traf- asked the newly inducted offi- with a positive and sympathet- ried, lived on rent in Dwarka However, no suicide note has ing from throat cancer, had as the document was being He also motivated them to fic. He emphasised upon proac- cers to emulate his principles ic approach and establish trust with his brother and he was been recovered and reason for allegedly tried to commit sui- executed by a registrar under be technology savvy as it would tive role of Police in protecting and become role models for and faith among public and suffering from depression. taking the extreme step is not cide by jumping in front of a his own government. not only strengthen their pro- the vulnerable sections of the their juniors. form an atmosphere where the According to Vikram known yet," said the DCP. train at the Jhilmil station on AAP leaders, including fessional acumen but also society and people-friendly He particularly highlighted weakest person feels protected. Porwal, the Deputy Delhi Metro officials also the Red Line. Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia, were ques- tioning the exercise in unauthorised colonies and alleging that "fake" registration certifi- % ( cates were being given to people. "Kejriwal and other AAP )0'0 2 Citizens (NRC) protests as also suffering of the people. slowing down. The adverse leaders should not commit to protesting students, saying "We are here to get their effects are already being felt by the sin of misleading the peo- ore than thousands of these issues are affecting all attention. The workers of India the workers in unorganised as ple of unauthorised colonies. Mmembers from about ten Indians, including labour. The have stood up to save the well as organised sectors in the The campaign of the BJP gov- trade unions came together demonstration was called to Constitution. We all are here to form of large scale retrench- ernment (at the Centre) to on Wednesday at ITO’s support the all-India general save the country," she added. ment and closures. The gov- confer ownership rights is Shaheed Park to protest against strike called by the trade A number of protesters ernment measures are supply- progressing fast. Kejriwal can- the Centre and extended their unions. also brought their children and, side, when all the economists not stop the registration support to the all-India shut- The said they are on streets when asked, they said the next are unanimous that the crisis is process of land and houses in down by trade unions. The across the country because generation should be aware of on the demand-side," said a unauthorised colonies at any trade union members also took they are unhappy with the what is happening in the coun- trade union leader while cost," said Gupta. a march towards the ITO inter- "Modi-Shah government as try and "we don't want them to addressing the gathering here. About one lakh people section and blocked a section they have destroyed the coun- suffer like we are doing". While the central trade had registered themselves on of Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg. try". CPI (M) leader Brinda Their nationwide strike unions are jointly demanding the Delhi Development Holding red trade union Karat said people are here as has been called by ten central a national minimum wage of Authority (DDA) website for flags and braving the winter they want to save the trade unions — INTUC, 14,842 per month for Delhi ownership rights of their prop- drizzle, the protesters shouted Constitution. AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIU- workers, they are also asking erties, he claimed, adding, slogans "Stop attacking stu- "We are here to save the TUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, for pensions to all, scrapping of "This is because they have dents", "Stop attacking univer- Constitution. Those who are LPF, UTUC — independent the National Pension System full faith in the BJP govern- sities", "India belongs to us", not following the Constitution federations and associations (NPS) and restoration of the ment." "Stop dividing us", and "NRC, are nobody to blame anyone of various sectors, including old pension scheme. They also BJP MP from North West CAA, NPR will not be else for anything. This is to save some independent unions. demanded control on the price Delhi Hans Raj Hans accused allowed". India from privatisation and to It was called against the rise in essential commodities, Kejriwal of being "anti-poor" They extended support to save the jobs of our people," she "anti-worker", "anti people" a universal public distribution and alleged that the chief min- the anti-Citizenship said. /" =2>< : ! -: 3 and "anti-national" policies of system, generation of new jobs ister did not want the benefits (Amendment) Act (CAA) and She accused the Central " ; the BJP government. and filling up of sanctioned of the Centre's schemes to anti-National Register of government of not seeing the / % . - " "The national economy is posts, among others. reach poor people. %&'%()"+) ,-' . ,. /0101 !

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and in case of any emergency the ship will be diverted to the affected region for evacuation, officials said here. Operation Sankalp was undertaken since From Page 1 June last year after tension in Persian Gulf Rerouting flights that usually go over region and the Indian Navy deployed two war- Iranian airspace may lead to increase in flying ships. Now, one ship is deployed there to ensure time by 20-40 minutes, he said. the safety of merchant ships especially Indian US aviation regulator Federal Aviation flagged ones passing through the Strait of Administration (FAA) has also asked all US air- Hormuz and Persian Arabian Gulf. In addition, 47. Provisions have been made lines to stop operating in the airspace over Iraq, the Navy aircraft carry out aerial reconnais- - 2 - 2 ! % for providing up to 50 lakh Iran, and the waters of the Persian Gulf and the sance in the area since then. rawing on his vast experi- advance support for projects Gulf of Oman due to "events in Middle East". Officials also said the Indian Navy con- Dence, Chief Minister Kamal - AB ( under the Technology Business As a precautionary measure, the Indian tinues to monitor the situation in the Gulf Nath is creating an ecosystem of ! ! % Incubation (TBI) plan Navy is also on standby to evacuate Indian cit- region and is maintaining presence in the sustained socio-economic devel- . !1 ! approved by the Central izens from the Middle-East if need be. A war- region to ensure security of our sea borne trade opment by strengthening the $ / ! % Government. ship INS Trikhand is already deployed in the and the safety of Indian flag merchant vessels MSME sector in Madhya Additional incentives have Gulf of Oman as part of Operation 'Sankalp' transiting through the region. Pradesh. - ! 1 AA also been planned to promote With effective policy -0('7- % startups established by women changes and a vision for better- - ! ' and those belonging to the ment of the state, Chief Minister SC/ST classes. ! . - % has capped his first year in Officials say that startups office by establishing a robust 2 & B<< * will be reimbursed expenses mise-en-scene to ensure the / ! % incurred while participating in development of the Micro Small national and international pro- and Medium 7 * ! 1 grammes to promote their busi- Enterprise (MSME) sector in the % nesses. state. 7 9 They affirm that ventures in Sweeping changes for the ! 1% the state will be provided all sector have been envisioned in assistance at every stage. the new MSME Development 7 1* % Economists say the MSME +++ and Startup policies- 2019. The 2 -05 % sector is crucial to socio-eco- new development plans, besides nomic progress and describe it From Page 1 offering a raft of incentives also - ! 1 2 / ! % as an 'engine of growth'. They On Tuesday, addressing a Press meet in New provide for the ease of doing explain that besides creating Delhi, All Assam Students Union (AASU) advis- business in the State. large scale employment oppor- er Samujjal Bhattacharjee said, The new MSME policy pro- raised by eight percent in case of units of up to 20 tunities and arresting regional "We are happy that Khelo India is happen- vides for a grant for building women, scheduled castes and horsepower. disparities, the sector is vital for ing in Guwahati but if the Prime Minister construction, besides plant and tribes, and 10 percent in case of Special packages have been the distribution of wealth in a attends it, we will hold a massive machinery, and aims at boosting women belonging to the sched- formulated for power-loom, society. agitation." participation from women uled castes and tribes. readymade garments and phar- Industry watchers say that There were slogans shouting against Chief entrepreneurs and those belong- Enterprises involved in maceutical industries. the presence of Kamal Nath at Minister Sonowal during the ongoing cricket ing to the Scheduled Castes export will now be provided a The Startup policy has cre- the helm of the state government match in Guwahati. and Tribes. grant amounting to 52 percent, ated a revolving seed support has enthused entrepreneurs who The Khelo India Games was launched in While the state provides 40 while an additional subsidy on fund of 10 crore and plans are look forward to drawing on his 2018 to imbibe a culture of sports in the coun- percent assistance to any new electricity consumption has been afoot for creation of a venture vast experience in the sphere of try. The third edition of the event is scheduled entrepreneur, the grant has been made available to power-loom funding capital of 50 crore. commerce and industry. to be held from January 10 to 22. %&'%()"+) ,-' . ,. /0101 "

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)* groups was brought to his masked mob on the campus on istry said in a press release. lence that continued for two the JNU V-C. “Many MPs, )0'0 2 notice. He was told that nor- Sunday evening, told the min- The VC later took to hours. That night, the HRD around 100 of them, have been malcy should be restored at the istry officials that efforts were Twitter to inform about the ministry sought an immediate contacted and they have decid- he HRD Ministry on earliest since the prestigious being made to facilitate the meeting at HRD Ministry. He report from the registrar. ed to write a letter to the TWednesday made it clear to university is being discussed semester registration process clarified that university has CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury President, who is the Visitor to the Jawaharlal Nehru across the world now as it has for “willing” students. not made any suggestions to said around 100 MPs will write the University, demanding University (JNU) Vice- international students as well, “Higher Education temporarily shut the varsity a letter to President Ram Nath sacking of the VC,” Yechury Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar the sources maintained. Secretary Amit Khare and Joint and efforts are being made to Kovind demanding sacking of said. that he should not only be “The V-C was taken aback Secretary GC Hosur had a restore normalcy. more communicative with stu- by the tough stand by the meeting with JNU VC at the On Monday, a day after the dents but also take them into HRD Ministry and took time ministry on Wednesday about violence on JNU campus, JNU confidence. to respond. In his reply he said the efforts being made to Registrar Pramod Kumar vis- *!- > $ Jagadesh was summoned that he did not presume that restore normalcy on campus. ited the ministry and updated to HRD Ministry where he met the clash between the two He informed the officials about the top brass about the situa- HRD Secretary Amit Khare. groups could turn out to be so efforts being made for facili- tion besides submitting a (**+A ? Jagadesh had “missed” impor- violent that too so soon. He tating semester registration for detailed report on the sequence tant meetings at the HRD committed for a safe universi- willing students and a con- of events that led to the vio- Ministry at the backdrop of ty and a more responsive ducive environment for their lence. The V-C did not attend <'& $$ violence in JNU. administration,” sources said. academic pursuits,” the min- the meeting. On Tuesday, he Sources said that senior The JNU V-C, who has urged students to “put the past )* HRD Ministry officials ques- been severely criticised by stu- $% =$%>; behind” and return to studies. )0'0 2 tioned the V-C as to why he did dents and faculty members for 2$: The Left, that controls not inform the police as soon not doing enough when they '. < % JNUSU, and the ABVP have he Congress on as the scuffle between two were brutally attacked by a " blamed each other for the vio- TWednesday took a swipe at the BJP asking if Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone '(" # ) ) should visit the RSS head- ! quarters in Nagpur instead of +, ,, JNU. The Opposition party’s reaction came amid calls, - ) $ ., / )0'0 2 Minister Yusuf Alawi, UAE ity for everybody in this region. Iranian envoy said the embassy including from some BJP it is the world’s largest party Foreign Minister Sheikh We welcome any Indian initia- had opened a condolence book functionaries, to boycott but it has a “small heart”. ran on Wednesday said it will Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, tive or any project that can help for two days and he expects Padukone’s upcoming movie “If there is unrest across )0'0 2 Iwelcome any peace initiative as well his Jordanian and Qatari peace and prosperity in this Indian officials to come but it is ‘Chhapaak’ for her visit to the universities, we expect the by India to de-escalate tensions counterparts Ayman Safadi and world,” he said. “up to the Indian side”. Jawaharlal Nehru University Prime Minister to go there, we ok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with the US following the killing Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Soleimani, the head of Iran’’s “Usually we have good on Tuesday to express soli- expect the Home Minister, Lon Wednesday said to mark of Iranian military commander Al Thani respectively, on the elite al-Quds force and architect relations and sympathy between darity with the students who the senior leader of the BJP to the 75th anniversary of the Qasem Soleimani. tense situation in the region. of its regional security appara- the two countries,” were attacked by a mob. go and listen to the youth of country in 2022, the parliament Stating this, Iran The Iranian ambassador’s tus, was killed when a US drone he said. The Iran Embassy “The ruling party has this country, whichever cam- session will be held in the new the Members of Parliament Ambassador to India Ali comments about India came fired missiles into a convoy that here has been seeing a steady reduced (itself) to indulging in pus we are talking about,” he building. “To fulfil the dream and the staff in Parliament Chegeni also said here his coun- hours after Iran launched over was leaving the Baghdad stream of envoys coming and petty social media polls, fak- said in reference to protests by of ‘New India’, Indian House to fulfil the dream of try wants peace not war and a dozen ballistic missiles target- International Airport early on expressing condolences on the ing videos. Should she youth and students on various Parliament will hold its session ‘New India’. hoped there will be no further ing at least two bases where US Friday. The strike also killed the death of Soliemani. (Deepika Padukone) go to campuses. in 2022, in new Parliament The Speaker also made it escalation in hostilities between military and coalition forces’ are deputy chief of Iraq’’s powerful Talking about the US drone Nagpur, the Sangh headquar- A four-member fact-find- House to mark the 75th clear that members and staff of his country and the US. stationed in Iraq. Tehran said it Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary strike that killed Soleimani, ters, to promote her movie? ing team of the Congress also anniversary of its parliament will be consulted Taking note of the prevail- was a “slap in the face” of force. Noting that India is a Chegeni said, “He was in a What do they want this coun- visited JNU to probe the attack Independence,” Birla said, before undertaking the reno- ing situation in the Middle-East, America. “good friend”, Chegeni said, “My third country. So this is very try to be?” Congress on students and faculty mem- speaking at the 25th vation and reconstruction and External Affairs Minister S “India usually plays a very minister (Javad Zarif) talked to important for the world to not spokesperson Pawan Khera bers. The team comprising All Conference of Speakers and that too, within the prescribed Jaishankar on Sunday had a con- good role in (maintaining) peace Dr Jaishankar, they had a very allow such an inhuman, illegal said, when asked about a India Mahila Congress chief Presiding Officers of the time limit with minimal capi- versation with his Iranian coun- in the world. India belongs to good discussion. Recently we act which is against international strong reaction from a quarter Sushmita Dev, party MP from Commonwealth (CSPOC) in tal and without any interference terpart Javad Zarif and US this region. We welcome all had the joint economic com- rights.” “He (Soleimani) was of the BJP on the actor’s visit Ernakulam Hibi Eden, former Ottawa in Canada. in the parliamentary work. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, initiatives from all countries, mission in Tehran...We see a the one who removed the threat to the university. NSUI president of JNU unit Noting that the Parliament “Architecture of Parliament voicing India’s concerns over the especially India as a good friend very good future for the rela- of ISIS from the world. Why you Khera said the govern- Syed Nasser Hussain and for- House Building has completed building symbolises the aspi- escalation of tensions. India has for us, to not allow escalation (of tionship. We have no problem should kill him. That means you ment is filing FIRs against stu- mer NSUI president and ex- 92 glorious years after it was rations of the State and its peo- reached out to several stake- tensions),” Chegeni told with India.” He said Iran and are supporting terrorists. If Gen dents and youth instead of president of Delhi University made functional in 1927, Birla ple; it also epitomizes the char- holders in the region over the reporters after a condolence India can jointly work for peace Soleimani didn’t act against ISIS, hearing them out. “If someone Students’ Union Amrita said in a statement issued by acter of the State, its traditions security situation prevailing in meeting for Soleimani at the in the world. what would have happened to is showing concern to the Dhawan interacted with stu- Lok Sabha Secretariat that there and cultural heritage,” Birla the Middle East. Iranian Embassy here. Asked if Indian officials India, to Europe, and to all of the protesting youth, you raise dents on the issue. Statements is an urgent need to provide was quoted as saying in the Jaishankar also separately “We are not for war, we are have reached out to the Embassy world because ISIS was really questions on him/her,” he said, of students were video- sufficient space and facilities for statement. spoke to Omani Foreign looking for peace and prosper- with a condolence message, the anti-human,” he said. alleging the ruling BJP claims graphed. #$% /."5 & : : * "#* - - @ ..71 ' )0'0 2 water. Constable Amol Kharat along with specific recom- was on duty at the facility and mendations, is expected by $ aving burnt his mouth he served him the water in a January 10 only after which the $%.! 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% % >4 >.*. long processions in parts of Minister attacked the Left for Kolkata demanding immediate sacrificing its ideology. “CPIM ormal life was release of its leaders. At Park has no ideology. Planting Nconsiderably hit in Bengal Circus Maidan (a minority bombs on railway tracks is even as sporadic violence and dominated area) hundreds of nothing but ‘gundagardi, she arson marked Wednesday’s Muslim women sat on indefi- said. In the name of movement, general strike sponsored by nite dharna demanding with- commuters are being beaten up Left and Congress trade unions drawal of the Citizenship and stones are being pelted. prompting both Chief Minister Amendment Act and National This is ‘dadagiri’, not a move- Mamata Banerjee and the BJP Register for Citizens. ment. I condemn this. I will not to interpret the bandh as a des- The strikers who had ini- allow such movements. perate attempt by a moribund tially targeted socio-economic The Marxists are trying to Left Front to catch limelight issues as subject matter of the get back their relevance but once again. bandh in the final hours smart- they will never be able to do Reports of violence poured ly included CAA and NRC to 2 ! / % / P that unless they change their in from Barasat, in North 24 widen the scope of 2 < " style of functioning. I think the Parganas, Kolkata, Howrah, participation. The tactic communists of Kerala are far Hooghly, Burdwan, Malda, seemed to partially pay off consumption of power indi- Burdwan, Durgapur, Howrah better than those in Bengal. At South Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri and with the strike witnessing more cating partial success of the and Kolkata even as the drivers least they have a policy and act other places police said adding than 50 percent success sources bandh. “Reports collected at 10 were seen driving their vehicles according to ideology. In 170 strikers including CPI(M) in the administration said am showed the power con- with helmets on. Bengal they are all ruffians.” 7B; " Legislature Party leader Sujan adding however that the sumption level at 4012 MW, Traffic were blockaded by Attacking the hoodlums Chakrabarty had been arrest- Government offices in the 250 MW less than the normal, the Left and Congress workers BJP’s Dilip Ghosh said “the ed. wake of a strong circular from driving home the fact that at Jadavpur and Rashbehari Trinamool Congress has helped Violence reached its the State secretariat witnessed strike had its impact despite crossing with their supporters the Left Front to make violence % !R ) $ crescendo at Sujapur in Malda near-99 percent attendance. contradictory claims made by throwing burning tryres on the a success because they want the district where police fought While air services the Government,” said one of roads. The impact of the strike Left to get some oxygen so as ! pitched battle with angry pro- remained normal train ser- the striking leaders adding was near complete at Raiganj to divide the anti-TMC oppo- testers opposing CAA and vices were substantially affect- “the power department stopped and Durgapur, the home town sition in Bengal. But people F NRC. About eight vehicles ed authorities said adding releasing further reports for of JNSU president Aishi Ghosh have understood and will give including a few belonging to about 127 suburban trains obvious reasons.” where the protesters were seen Mamata Banerjee a befitting the police were torched alleged- from Sealdah and 47 from Even as the day peaked attacking bikers. reply.” Mumbai: The nationwide strike seems to have failed ly by the protesters leading the Howrah had to be cancelled. reports of violence came in All banks and post offices The Left leaders including ! #( to evoke much response in Maharashtra till cops to burst tear gas shells and This, in addition to about the from various parts of the State. remained closed causing politburo member Biman Bose Wednesday afternoon with transport and banking fire rubber bullets injuring a route of a dozen express getting At Hridaypur in North 24 immense hardships to the peo- congratulated the people for Jaipur: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister services remaining largely unaffected in many number of them. changed due to the impact of Parganas crude bombs were ple. Schools were however par- making the bandh a success Sachin Pilot said on Wednesday that the districts as well as in the country’s financial Though life reverted to the strike. recovered from underneath a tially affected as the number of “despite brutal attack by the Centre should take cognisance of the Capital. near-normal by late noon the Sources in the State elec- local train. Buses and other attendance was thin. police and the TMC goons on nationwide strike called by labour unions, No untoward incident was reported so far from Left and the Congress took out tricity boards reported lesser vehicles were vandalised in Meanwhile the Chief the bandh supporters.” saying every section of the country was any region of the state. Suburban trains, which are dissatisfied due to a communication called as the “lifeline of Mumbai” with a ridership gap. of more than 75 lakh commuters per day, public “You (Centre) will not communicate, you buses, taxis and autorickshaws are running normally $ will not explain, you will not try to under- in the island city and suburbs. stand people, then what is the meaning of Similarly, Metro and Monorail services are run- >4 >.*. scale media attention. The inci- Chief Minister how could they from the Chief Minister her democracy?” Pilot asked. “Winning an elec- ning smoothly, officials said, adding that BEST-oper- dent took place within metres torch so many vehicles. It must senior ministerial colleague tion does not mean that you have become ated bus services are also running as per schedule. 1 uch the way they did it in of a spot where pro-bandh be probed.” Partho Chatterjee said the “cul- supreme. We should keep our hearts, minds Private transport services like taxis and auto- MUttar Pradesh — and only agitators were barricading the President of the Pradesh prits will be brought to and ears open, and listen to people.” rickshaws are also plying normally in Mumbai. : with greater visibility — a sec- high way. Congress which also co-spon- book,” adding it would be The State Congress president said the Film and TV shoots also remained unaffected. tion of Bengal police men dur- “Such heinous plans to sored the general strike looked into details to figure out government should leave its “ego” behind and The Federation of Western India Cine Kolkata: West Bengal Chief ing the Wednesday’s general torch the vehicles and then demanded an “impartial whether some Left miscreants hold a dialogue. Employees (FWICE) said all its members were at Minister Mamata Banerjee strike were found vandalising hold the CPI(M) workers liable inquiry to get to the core of the were doing the mischief in the “Whatever is going in the JNU, the police work as usual and nothing was hampered because Wednesday said the Central vehicles and torching them were fortunately shot by the conspiracy.” Another Congress garb of police men or some are going to different universities, people of the strike. In Pune, transport services remained Government does not provide including the police vans at locals... The incidents only leader and former Minister cops were genuinely wearing uniforms are seen in colleges and unaffected. funds for the annual Sujapur in Malda prompting make clear the real face of Chief Manoj Chakrabarty demanded involved. universities — is not a good sign for any “Buses operated by the Pune Mahanagar Gangasagar Mela, which is Opposition Left Front and Minister Mamata Banerjee. “judicial probe into the incident “No one will be spared by democracy for any country,” Pilot told Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) are plying held in West Bengal, though it Congress to demand impartial Her police is no different from so that things become clear.” committing violence… this is reporters in Jaipur. normally,” said Shankar Pawar, Director, PMPML. provides lots of assistance to investigation into the matter. the police of Yogi Adtiyanath… Eye witnesses said how the the policy of our Chief Minister According to Pilot, a shutdown occurs Educational institutes and commercial establish- Kumbh Mela. Visual footages that imme- They did it in Lucknow to police men were seen smashing Mamata Banerjee,” he said even when all options fail and there was a lack of ments in the city remained opened as usual. “Gangasagar Mela is at par diately went viral showing how frame the anti-CAA rallyists, the windscreens with rifle butts as sources said the Malda communication from the central govern- Trade union leader Ajit Abhyankar claimed that with the Kumbh Mela. The the policemen were smashing the Bengal Police did it in and stones. They were also seen Superintendant of Police had ment’s end. at least 15000 people affiliated to various Central Centre provides funds for the wind screens of cars parked Bengal,” senior CPI(M) leader carrying petrol cans to the been asked to probe the mat- “Every class is unhappy today, be it gov- trade unions, Bhartiya Kamgar Sena, posts, banks, Kumbh Mela but does not in a big field with rifle butts, Md Salim said adding “in a vehicles, soaking them before ter. The SP however could not ernment servants, middle class, poor or the and other government establishments participated extend financial assistance for pouring fuel and then setting State where not a leaf turns setting them afire, sources said. be contacted till late in the students. The government should take cog- in a public rally outside the district collectorate in Gangasagar.” Banerjee said. PTI ablaze immediately drew large- without the instruction of the While there was no word evening. nisance f today’s strike,” Pilot said. PTI Pune. PTI 5 / 0;!

Kolkata: Terming the appoint- Army, Navy and Air Force General Bipin Rawat, who authorities in the country, but ment of a Chief of Defence Staff come under one umbrella, “but retired as the Army chief on an “unsubstantiated” fear of a (CDS) as a welcome move, for- the problem was political.” December 31, has taken charge coup if the forces were brought mer Army chief General (retd) “The fear of a coup was as India’s first Chief of Defence under one head had prevented Shankar Roy Chowdhury on ingrained among the earlier Staff the next day with a the then political Wednesday said it had not political bosses if all the three mandate to bring in establishment from taking a been done earlier owing to the forces — Army, Navy and Air convergence in the functioning decision on it. then political bosses’ fear of a Force — were brought under of the Army, Navy and the “This is the single reason coup. one umbrella and that was the Indian Air Force and bolster why the country did not have a He said the appointment of only reason that a post of the country’s military prowess. CDS so far,” the former Army a CDS was due for a long time CDS was not created,” Roy Gen (retd) Roy chief said. He said the post of and the services wanted it to be Chowdhury told newspersons Chowdhury said the military is CDS is important for the coor- there in the country so that the here. always subordinate to the civil dination of the three forces. PTI '-! ( 5 " "" 6< *) Kolkata: Students’ Federation of Tagore adding “we will contin- India activists supporting the ue our protests against the BJP Left-Congress sponsored gen- and forces of the Hindutva.” Barabanki (UP): A 21-year-old eral strike on Wednesday black- The MP who was holed up law student, who was alleged- flagged BJP MP Swapan inside a room later tweeted, ly gang-raped about four Dasgupta at Visva Bharati “How does it feel to have a mob months ago, has been found University in Bolpur where he attack a peaceful meeting on hanging at her house in a vil- had gone to deliver a lecture on CAA and intimidation stu- lage here, with her mother it was registered on the orders Citizenship Amendment Act. dents? This is what is happen- claiming that she was under of a court, the mother of the Mobbed by the agitators the ing to a meeting I am address- pressure from the two victim claimed, adding that no journalist-turned MP later said ing at Vishva Bharati now. accused. arrest has been made. how he had to take shelter Locked into room now with The body of the LLB stu- Superintendent of Police inside a room to protect himself mob outside.” dent was found hanging from Akash Tomar said the father of from the slogan-shouting pro- The University also called the roof of her room at the the deceased had told the police testers outside. Dasgupta was to Shantiniketan was founded by family’s home in the in writing that his daughter deliver a lecture on “The CAA- Nobel Laureate Poet Jahagirabad police station area committed suicide and he had 2019: Understanding and Rabindranath Tagore. here on Tuesday morning, no suspicion on anyone. Interpretation” at the Lipika In another development police said. “It has come to light dur- Stadium inside the central Nobel Laureate economist The victim’s mother has ing investigations that the two University campus. But as soon Amartya Sen who had earlier complained that she was under accused had lodged a case of as he arrived at the spot Left stu- spoken against CAA urging pressure from the two rape fraud on the deceased and her dents showed black flags and the Supreme Court to strike accused and committed sui- mother for getting a vehicle shouted “go back” slogans down the Act on Wednesday cide. She alleged that financed and the mother against him, sources said. said he too did not have a birth Shivpaltan and Shivkumar, of framed them to avenge it. SFI leader Somnath Sau certificate as “I was born inside Semrava village under Kothi There are no evidence so far to said the students would “not the Shantiniketan.” He further police station area, had raped prove the allegations of the allow anyone who promotes apprehended “as I do not have the victim four months ago. mother. Action will be taken in hatred among communities” to any birth certificate I may be put Since Shivkumar is a local case anything emerges in fur- spread propaganda on the soil to trouble to prove my citizen- heavyweight, the police initially ther inquiry,” the SP of Visva Bharati, which stands ship of India when the need did not lodge an FIR but later added. PTI for the ideals of Rabindranath arises.” PNS . " "( "

Patna: A woman was alleged- told PTI. ination was conducted on The four then allegedly ly raped at gunpoint after being Asked whether it is a case Tuesday, police sources said. took her to a flat located near kidnapped from the parking lot of gangrape, Tiwary said, “No, While talking to reporters, P&M Mall in Pataliputra of a mall here on Monday, it is not gangrape. It is rape but the rape survivor, who had cov- colony where one person raped police officials said. others were part of the con- ered her face with a mask, said her while three others stood One person has been spiracy.” she was kidnapped by four men with a pistol, the rape survivor arrested out of four persons One person has been at gunpoint from GV Mall on said. named in the FIR. arrested in connection with the the busy Boring road intersec- The woman said the four “We have identified the case while raids are being con- tion around 7:30 pm on made a video of the incident four accused persons who were ducted to nab other culprits, Monday while she was coming and threatened to post it on the (rape) victim’s acquain- the City SP said. out of an eatery. social media. tances. One man raped the girl The woman is around 20 As she stepped out of the The woman escaped from while others were part of the years of age and is pursuing eatery, one of the four men, their clutches and narrated the conspiracy,” City BBA through correspondence, who raped her later, told her at incident to her room mate and Superintendent of Police he added. gunpoint to sit in his car in the brother over phone who (Central), Patna, Vinay Tiwary The victim’s medical exam- parking lot of the mall. informed the police. PTI %&'%()"+) ,-' . ,. /0101 (

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% 5.2 Speaker Patole said that there session itself as postponing caste-based Census was long !:3 ! was a need for collating data on the issue to the Budget Session pending. n twin developments, the OBC population so that OBCs would be too late. After the Speaker read out IMaharashtra Legislative could be given benefits of Food and Civil Supplies the resolution, the Assembly — % 5.2 Dhule Zilla Maharashtra. Assembly on Wednesday rati- development. Minister Chhagan Bhujbal of which has total 288 members Parishad, the While the MVA — of fied the Constitution (126th) “The new Census will be NCP agreed with the chair and — adopted the resolution by a lose on the heels of it BJP emerged as which the Congress is a part — Amendment Bill seeking exten- taken up in 2021. There is need said the demand for a voice vote. Closing power in the victor by has captured power in the sion of quota to SC/STs in Lok for the data of OBC population Maharashtra, the BJP on winning 39 out Nandurbar Zilla Parishad, the Sabha and State Assemblies by so that they can be given ben- Wednesday suffered a of 56 seats. BJP has come to power in another 10 years and passed a efits of development.. Many humiliating defeat in local The ZP and Dhule ZP. The only regret for unanimous resolution urging delegations of OBCs have met " body elections in the State, as Panchayat Padvi is that his wife Hemlata the Centre to undertake a me seeking such an enumera- the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi Samiti poll out- Padvi was defeated in the caste-based census to ascertain tion. The House can pass a res- (MVA) captured power in five come has eroded Nandurbar ZP polls by a can- the population of Other olution seeking caste-based out of six Zilla Parishads and the stock of didate of the Shiv Sena, which Backward Classes (OBCs) Censusto find out the OBC 73 walked away with majority Fadnavis in is also a constituent of the across the country. population,” Patole Panchayat Samiti seats in five Vidarbha region MVA. There was no pre-poll At a special one-day ses- said. out of six districts where the In a repeat performance in where the BJP has lost power between the MVA constituents sion of the State Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit polls were held. the Panchayat Samiti polls, the in all three Zilla Parishads – in the ward where Hemlata Maharashtra Chief Minister Pawar said the issue can be dis- & It what came as personal MVA won a maximum of 310 Nagpur, Washim and Akola – Padvi contested. Uddhav Thackeray moved a cussed in the Business setback for former Chief seats out of a total 552 seats in that went to polls. The BJP’s The Opposition BJP may resolution seeking ratification Advisory Committee (BAC) Minister and senior BJP leader five districts — Nagpur, defeat in Nagpur ZP polls has take a solace for its defeat in the of the Constitution first and then taken up in the 5.2 “The scheme covers short- Devendra Fadnavis, the Amit Washim, Akola, Nandurbar come as an embarrassment for fact that is for the first time that Amendment bill passed by Budget session beginning next termcrop loan and restruc- Shah-led party lose power in and Palghar, while the BJP Fadnavis, where the Congress the Shiv Sena, NCP and Parliament on December 11. month. aharashtra Governor tured short-term crop the Zilla Parishad and managed to maximum of 70 —which is a constituent of the Congress have come together Leader of Opposition Parliamentary Affairs MBhagat Singh Koshyari loanavailed during the period Panchayat Samitis in his home out 112 seats in Dhule district. MVA — has by itself won a in the ZP and Panchayat Samiti Devendra Fadnavis supported Minister Anil Parab also said said on Wednesday that the from April1, 2015 to March31, district of Nagpur. In five districts, the BJP secured majority of 30 out of total 58 polls and that too as a post-poll the resolution. The House that only the business finalised Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) 2019. My Government will The MVA, comprising the 124 seats, while the MVA seats in the local body. arrangement in a few of the adopted the resolution unani- by the BAC for the day be taken Government was giving final implement this schemein a Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress, bagged 32 seats in Dhule dis- The poll outcome has Zilla Parishad. mously. up by the House. touches to a relief package for time-bound manner,” the captured power in the Zilla trict. come as a boost to State Home But, the BJP will have to The Assembly also Leader of Opposition farmers whose short-term Governor said. Parishads of Nagpur, Washim, The MVA put up an Minister Anil Deshmukh of the live with the home truth that as unanimously adopted a Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP crop loan arrears exceeding The Government would Akola (all three in Vidarbha impressive performance in the NCP who hails from Katol long as the MVA is power in resolution — moved suo moto said the opposition would sup- 2 lakh. also announce welfare region), Nandurbar (in north Zilla Parishads of Nagpur, taluka in Nagpur, while senior the state, it will have to stay by Speaker Nana Patole urging port such resolution whenev- Addressing a joint ses- schemes targetting rural as Maharashtra) and Palghar (in Washim, Akola, Nandurbar Congress minister K C Padvi away from power in a maxi- the Centre for a caste-based er it was taken up. sion of the Maharashtra well as urban populations. coastal Konkan region), while and Palghar, where it won as and BJP Girish Deshmukh mum number of local bodies Census to find out the At this point, Patole sug- Assembly and Council, the “The people from various the BJP managed to come to many as 165 seats out of total share credit for the poll per- — including ZPs, Panchayat population of OBCs across the gested that the caste-based Governor said that in an effort walks of life will be benefitted,” power in Dhule ZP in north 276 seats, as against 67 seats formances in Nandurbar and Samitis and municipal bodies country. Census issue be taken at tohe said. Maharashtra. won by the BJP. However, in Dhule districts of north — across the State Moving the resolution, Wednesday’s one-day special encourage the farmers who Alluding to safety of were repaying their crop loans women, the Governor said on time, the State Government that his Government was would announce new committed to implement var- ! # measures shortly. ious security The Governor’s statement measuresfor the protection of came less than a month after women. Chief Minister Uddhav “Prompt and stern action * ( / 0&" Thackeray announced an will betaken in respect of unconditional waiver of loans offences against women, and up to 2 lakh each for appropriate amendments will Mumbai: A day after the meeting Congress-NCP. Sena (MNS), founded by Raj farmers. be made in the laws for that between BJP leader Devendra It was a courtesy meeting Thackeray in 2006, fared poorly in the As per the “Mahatma purpose,” he said. Fadnavis and MNS chief Raj between the two leaders... there was October assembly polls winning just Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Paying homage to the Thackeray fuelled speculation of a tie- nothing political, but anything can one seat. Waiver Scheme” announced martyrs of the ‘Sanyukta (unit- up in Maharashtra, a senior BJP happen in the future. Raj Thackeray is expected to by the CM, farmers whose ed) Maharashtra’ movement, leader on Wednesday said “anything “Nobody had predicted that the hold a public rally on January 23, loan is up to Rs two lakh taken the governor underlined that can happen in the future”. Shiv Sena would go with the where he might announce a ‘key’ between April 1, 2015, and the year 2020 marks 60 years Fadnavis, a former Maharashtra Congress-NCP. People would term decision, an MNS official had said on March 31, 2019,and which of formation of Maharashtra Chief Minister, and Raj Thackeray someone talking on these lines as Tuesday. It is being widely speculat- has not been State. “During the last 60 met in Prabhadevi here on Tuesday. crazy, but it happened, said the for- ed that Raj Thackeray, estranged repaid till September 30, years, Maharashtra made a The meeting lasted for nearly two mer State BJP president cousin of Chief Minister Uddhav 2019, will be eligible for the remarkable progress in the hours, sources had said. who was a member of the Fadnavis Thackeray, may announce a shift to waiver. fields of agriculture, industry, Asked about the Fadnavis-Raj cabinet. The Shiv Sena, a long-time the right amid changed political sce- Koshyari said the loan information technology, arts, Thackeray meet, which took place in ally of the BJP, walked out of the saf- nario in the state. waiver scheme covered the sports, music, education and the backdrop of political realignment fron alliance in November last year Raj Thackeray had become a outstanding crop loan amount other fields of life. The in the state, Maharashtra and joined hands with the Congress- trenchant critic of the BJP prior to the upto two lakh, which Government will organise var- BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar did NCP combine to form the Maha 2019 Lok Sabha polls and had held includes the principal ious programmes to celebrate not provide any details, but pointed Vikas Aghadi government in the several rallies in the State where he amountand the interest, as on these achievements,” the 2 : : 1"6 : out that nobody had expected that the State. criticised the Modi Government on September 30, 2019. Governor said. 2 " Shiv Sena will join hands with the The Maharashtra Navnirman a range of issues. PTI . R ! !2: 2: ' ( &- 1R %00 %! ! # ( .. > Chennai: The ruling Srinagar: National Conference MP AIADMK and principal /S>/7 Mohammad Akbar Lone on Wednesday said Opposition DMK on Bengaluru: Amid speculation that he will be his party will not contest any election till the Wednesday accused each other Jammu : Claiming a “deep- considered for Rajya Sabha from Karnataka, vet- special status and statehood of Jammu & over the National Eligibility rooted conspiracy” was behind eran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Kashmir is restored. Cum Entrance Test (NEET) in the ongoing stir against the Tuesday said it will depend on what the Congress “The National Conference will not take the Assembly and the amended Citizenship Act, the high command decides and he was a disciplined part in any election till the pre-August 5 posi- Government said it has filed a Jammu & Kashmir BJP alleged soldier of the party. tion of Jammu & Kashmir is restored,” Lone fresh plea in the Supreme on Wednesday that the main “..Is it in my hands? It is in Congress party high told reporters after a party meeting here. Court challenging the exami- Tamil Nadu from the test, he reason behind the protests is to command’s hand. It will depend on what high Lone said he was hopeful of a favourable nation. added. create a “civic unrest” in the command decides,” Kharge said in response to a verdict on the petition As soon as the question The Minister said the gov- country. question. regarding the restoration of the special hour ended, Leader of ernment was taking legal steps Addressing a public meet- Speaking to reporters here, he said “I have status in the Supreme Court. Opposition M K Stalin said and also handles the matter ing in R S Pura here, BJP state never asked for anything. I have been working as Asked about the new political front led NEET went against the tenets of politically to oppose the test. general secretary the disciplined soldier of the party.” by former PDP leader Syed Altaf Bukhari, social justice and the interests of Asserting that the govern- (Organisation) Ashok Kaul Four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka rep- Lone said “such elements were used by rural students and accused the ment continued to be firm in its asked prominent civil society resented by Rajeev Gowda and BK Hariprasad of Government of India from time to time since ruling dispensation of “huge policy of opposition to NEET, he members in the state to create the Congress, Prabhakar Kore of the BJP and D 1953 to undermine people’s aspirations”. betrayal” on the issue. said, “Now a petition has been awareness about the Act and Kupendra Reddy of the JD(S) will fall vacant in “Many of those who are part of this front were He sought to know about filed in the Supreme Court help Prime Minister June. the same people who brought down the the state filing a plea against the challenging section 10 (d) of the Narendra Modi in his endeav- Kharge, who was popularly known as “solil- Farooq Abdullah Government (in 1984) and test in the Apex Court just two Indian Medical Council Act. ours to strengthen the lada Saradara,” (a leader without defeat), faced his formed a new Government. Everyone knows days before the last date (6 Jan, The main petition in the matter nation. first electoral loss in his political life spanning how long that Government lasted. They will 2020) to apply for NEET ended. was still pending in the top “The series of protests is several decades, against BJP’s Umesh Jadhav in be used and thrown away,” the Lok Sabha Health Minister C court.” not an ordinary protest. There Gulbarga by 95,452 votes during the 2019 Lok member from Baramulla said. Vijayabaskar retorted saying if at The NEET was behind con- is actually a sinister effort to Sabha polls. He said the BJP might be able to take their all it was a betrayal, the seeds for ducted under section 10 (d) and burn the nation in the name of A nine-time MLA and two-term Lok Sabha agenda to people of Kashmir, the leaders who it were sowed by the DMK when this section was inserted through CAA. There is a deep-rooted member, Kharge had served as Congress’ floor are part of the new front did not have any pub- it was part of the Congress-led an amendment to the IMC Act. conspiracy behind these leader in the previous Lok Sabha. lic standing. “They will be rejected by peo- Centre. Tamil Nadu filed the fresh plea protests, one by one, employ- Also, there are reports about JD(S) looking ple,” he added. In response to a question, On 27 December 2010, the after the top court said during ing various strategies to keep at sending its patriarch and former Prime Lone said the hype around the domicile law notification for the test was the case hearing last month fuelling the fire and the ulti- Minister H D Deve Gowda to the Uppper House. for Jammu and Kashmir was of no value. issued by the Union govern- that the State had the freedom mate link can be traced back to The regional party will need Congress sup- “We will not even spit on such a law. Our ment, he said. Only after the to challenge this provision, the the power hunger of the port for this. Gowda was defeated in Tumkur con- agenda remains the same as that of (NC notification, the national test Minister pointed out. He also Congress, the Communists and stituency by hisBJPrival G S Basavaraj by over founder) Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah,” he took shape and the opposition wanted the opposition to spec- their allies,” he said. 13,000 votes. said. When asked why the NC members did to it also had to be fought in the ify if this move of the govern- Meanwhile, the BJP’s As the joint candidate of the then ruling not resign from the Lok Sabha, Lone shot Madras High Court and later it ment was “right or not.” DMK women wing took out a rally in Congress-JDS coalition, Gowda had chosen to back, “What are we going to achieve by that? went as far as the Supreme deputy leader Duraimurugan support of CAA from Gole contest from Tumkur at the last minute, after Will they (government) release our leaders? Court, he noted. countered asking what the gov- Market near Swarn Theatre to vacating Hassan-his home turf, to grandson Will they grant us what we have been Also, bills were passed by ernment intended to achieve by Satwari Chowk in the Prajwal Revanna (a current MP). PTI demanding?” PTI the Assembly seeking to exempt filing the fresh plea. PTI city. PTI / ! $/)5

Jammu: Students under the to register our protest against banner of the All India the vandalism unleashed on the Students’ Federation (AISF) students and faculty members on Wednesday staged a in the JNU by the peaceful demonstration here Government-supported against the recent attack on the goons,” Jammu & Kashmir students and professors at the AISF president S Kotwal told Jawaharlal Nehru University reporters. (JNU) in New Delhi. The protesters assembled at The protesters, who were the Exhibition Ground and also joined by some senior cit- later dispersed off peacefully. izens, were carrying placards G M Sheikh, one of the that read ‘Danda Mat Chalao- senior citizens present at the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Don’t protest, said people were con- use batons, save and educate cerned over the safety of their the daughter)’, ‘J&K in solidar- wards in the aftermath of the ity with JNU’ and ‘Remove attack. “We are standing with JNU Vice Chancellor’. the JNU students,” the Kashmir “We have assembled here resident said. PTI %&'%()"+) ,-' . ,. /0101 1 : ! :% !$% 3 6* ' 7 % 3 3 .3.7)09.3( %"3 32( " 2 +%/ * %" ! ! ! S % S ! 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well we cooperate on the challenges and oppor- - tunities in the Indian Ocean in the decades -05&2*?.)' ahead.” 1&4*94&. In terms of global political significance, the Atlantic Ocean can be viewed as the ocean of our *&451 grandparents and parents; the Pacific Ocean as 5 *2 .*0&. 2- ) ( - our ocean and that of our children; and the 2-*04) ? B Indian Ocean as the ocean of our children and @2. 0-4 5*24) % -- - ( grandchildren. There is an obvious sense in .1.2)-* . which the region is the future. The average age 7&4 0- % - < B of people in the region’s countries is under 30, .&2-2)12) 8 compared to 38 in the US and 46 in Japan. The *4'.?G- countries bordering the Indian Ocean are home 104-*&.*012 - to 2.5 billion people, which is one-third of the -0).&24 # world’s population. Having heard the Australian Minister and 0.5-049 % - C read a few expert comments from Australian 5)2 .*0&. 2- will be based on the values of peace, sta- been successful in terms of bringing Among other defence coopera- < scholars of international affairs, it becomes clear .)'*&.'0.&-% bility and prosperity on a free, open, navies and coastal security forces tions, the air forces of two nations can that Indo-Pacific in general and the Indian Ocean 2)'2.G-.*2@0 prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific together in the form of joint exercises. work together by using the respective = in particular is being viewed as the epicentre of .)'9&0U50)* with the ASEAN regional bloc central There is some scepticism about the island territories as regular refuelling ( geopolitics and India as the key player in this 9&20)' ? to the concept, which serves the long- symposium’s ability to make a broad- halts during ferries or conduct joint region. The need of economic partnership 0)1.100)*- term interests of all countries in the er contribution to maritime security. exercises with navies of friendly coun- . $ among the littorals is of utmost importance while 2*24& region and of the world at large. Our Defence cooperation: The Foreign tries around. For example the Cocos ,+, B % - ( having a collaborated approach to address 45)*&20-G Prime Minister’s articulation of the Minister of Australia also pointed to Keeling Island and Christmas Island C " geopolitical risks. India, being the largest coun- .&0'94&0- vision of SAGAR — ‘Security and increasing defence activities in the (Australian external territory) have try, has a logical role to play as a leader bring- Growth for All in the Region’ will con- Indian Ocean, noting that in 2014, 8,000 and 7,000 feet runways respec- ing the nations of IOR on multilateral platforms. 2 44-**0 tinue to provide the basis for our mar- Australia and India had conducted 11 tively which are fit for operations by all - ( Multi-nation platforms: There are multi- 4)92'0)0 itime engagement.” defence activities together, with the fig- kind of aircraft. nation platforms existing, which have mutual 49. *0 Cooperation is key to maritime ure reaching 38 in 2018. This shows the They are located south of Indonesia growth as their aim but their effectiveness is ques- 7.&*227.)*-.- security: Maritime security is a major positive approach from Australian and almost midway between India # 8S tionable when compared to other oceanic plat- 0 .-*0 challenge for the poorer coastal and counterparts to build a strong securi- and Australia. The distance between C forms. For example, the Bay of Bengal Initiative 2**4&. island countries of the IOR. In partic- ty-oriented partnership with India. Port Blair and these islands is 2,675 km % - ,>D@ ( for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic 45)*&20-.)' ular those that have large zones of mar- In 2018, the Indian Air Force and 2,833 km respectively. Similarly, . S - # Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was established by 2 12@0 itime jurisdiction. There are 48 inde- (IAF), for the first time, participated Andaman and Nicobar Islands can be = nations bordering the Bay of Bengal in 1997. In -*.2 2*?*4 pendent countries in the region, includ- with fighter aircraft in Exercise Pitch used by the Australian Air Force for the . S more than two decades, it is still gaining *0.&2*20 ing hinterland and landlocked states of Black that was conducted in Australia. same purpose. With these kinds of - = 8 - momentum but cannot be compared with the East Africa and South Asia. There are During the transit to Australia, the IAF practices of using island runways and Association of South East Asian Nations -05&2*? 18 in Africa, 11 in the Middle East, contingent also had constructive conducting joint exercises, the 8 (ASEAN). 49*024&%*0 seven in South Asia, six in Southeast engagement with Indonesian and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster B - ( Australia, along with 21 other border states, 2.9*5-.) Asia, five island states and Australia. Malaysian air forces. In recent times the Relief (HADR) operations in actual S is a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association 7&4@02*-0 9*4 Managing maritime security is a chal- IAF has shown its capabilities of reach- contingencies will be conducted more A ( B (IORA) which seeks to promote sustainable eco- 0.)274&*.)* lenging endeavour. It requires cooper- ing anywhere within the IOR at an efficiently when time is a critical fac- nomic growth, trade liberalisation and security. *44 2) ation between regional countries and unimaginable short notice and also has tor and decision-making delays cannot " Australia’s 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper seeks 95&*0&2)1*0 between those with a stake in region- undertaken exercises across the bays be afforded. The same is applicable for to support IORA in areas such as maritime secu- @2-24)49-.1.& al security. Maritime security is no around, so as to make itself familiar any other contingency which imposes - (8 ( rity and international law. It also aims at longer the sole prerogative of navies with the region. In its pan-India exer- challenge to safety and security of IOR ( strengthening its ties in the region such as with with more non-military agencies now cise Gagan Shakti-2018, special atten- countries. India and Indonesia —and also build new con- involved. tion was given to maritime air opera- Security and growth for all through nections, particularly in Africa. Maritime security is a priority for tions. The operation was the largest- multilateralism is the only viable solu- % 8 It brings out the Australian perspective which the IORA, currently the main region- ever series of air exercises conducted by tion against problems arising in today’s = is outreaching and focusses on multilateral al organisation for economic and secu- the IAF. It crucially demonstrated an air geostrategic scenario because of unilat- ( cooperation with the stakeholders. The Indian rity cooperation. It recently committed operational range with the help of air- eralism and trade wars. India’s active ; $ 9;$: % perspective becomes clear from the Foreign its members to working on increasing to-air refuelling by the IL-78 Flight and frequent friendly engagements Secretary’s words: “The challenges we all face cooperation among navies and other Refuelling Aircraft (FRA). The Su-30s, with IOR countries’ armed forces will today, and all of us know this, whether they be maritime security forces in the region. airborne from a base on the eastern boost the confidence of all the partic- = B ( the traditional security issues such as nuclear pro- The plan is to do this collaboratively coast, engaged multiple targets towards ipants as well as the littoral countries ( liferation, armed conflict and so on, or newer with the Indian Ocean Naval the western seaboard of India at dis- and will give stability to the maritime non-traditional issues such as terrorism, migra- Symposium (IONS), a voluntary initia- tances beyond 2,500 km and landed at security of the IOR. The IAF thus can -S - S ! tion and refugee flows and environmental tive by India to address shared maritime a southern base, thus covering a total prove itself to be an important tool in degradation — all of these, in our view, require security challenges and threats. distance of 4,000 km in a single mission, furthering the vision of SAGAR. < (B ( more, and not less, multilateralism. India’s However IONS’ main focus has which is less than average distance (The writer is a senior research fel- - < vision of engagement in the Indo-Pacific region been on naval cooperation and it has between India and many IOR countries. low at the India Foundation) ) < 8 ( ( 3 ) ! ) BB 8 ( &$'%('')'$*+$,+# ED'+( E%%/%('0+ %1 $ $&2 3(+ %(*+ P Q - ( E = ( +(,$2$+ ( ,%$ 0+41 #* 2%##%($1 +/5 5 *+ ( The spectre of climate change in Amazon rain forest illegally slash mankind to take care of nature and preserving the global green canopy. O the form of global warming is trans- and burn the woodland to clear land safeguard the precious natural The forests are the last remaining G = . forming the definition of natural dis- for agriculture and habitation. These resources is very unsettling. barriers between mankind and the ; 8 8 - asters as rising temperatures, droughts countries are unable to take strict India, too, has good forest wealth consequences of climate change. They # ( and strong winds become a lethal action to stop this practice and as a but, some years ago, that also came need to be treated as a national pri- combination of fanning even the result, sometimes this clearing process under threat as hundreds of acres of ority and be accorded sufficient pro- smallest of a bush fire into a country- gets out of hand and unfortunately valuable forests in Uttarakhand’s tection. The strict and non-negotiable results in mega-disaster events. Himalayan foothills became a casual- segregation of habited areas and - ' 8 wide inferno. This is evident in Australia’s case Amazon forests, considered the ty of tremendous fires. forests is probably the first step 5 - #5 as well because this year saw the mid- world’s largest terrestrial carbon sink, The callous selfishness of human towards forest conservation. - ! December temperatures going as high are now at peril, too, thanks to climate actions is leading to spiralling temper- In addition to this, the forest pro- = - as 42 degree Celsius in the midst of change and anthropogenic activities. atures, which in turn are making the tection laws that are currently lax and he ongoing bush and forest winds that were recording speeds of According to the United Nations flora and fauna’s survival difficult. Add implemented even more poorly need - fires in Australia are presenting 120 kmph. Convention to Combat Desertification to these woes are the afforestation to be overhauled so that woodland . 8 ( ( Ta daunting challenge to the Yet another aspect, which precip- (UNCCD) Global Land Outlook efforts which are progressing at snail’s protection becomes a serious matter. - authorities and are proving to be a itated this disaster in Australia was the report, 70 per cent of the global forests pace. All this means that we are com- In India, too, the forest depart- 4 P Q painful and tragic end for the wildlife fact that the country witnessed its dri- are at peril thanks to deforestation and promising those very carbon sinks ment is woefully understaffed and ill- S affected by the blaze. This country- est spring season in the last 120 years man-made disasters such as forest that can have a major role in climate trained to protect these precious # ( wide catastrophe, mainly caused by and this rendered the bushland, fires. The report states that tropical change mitigation. resources. All these aspects must drought and extreme heat, has so far forests and grasslands dry and fit for jungles are at the highest risk and to In the wake of these global forest change if India and the world want to ( ( claimed 24 lives, destroyed 18 million a blaze. illustrate the point the report presents fire episodes, the world environmen- keep whatever forests are still left. % - acres of forest and bushland and has The 2019 Amazon forest fires, too, a staggering fact that nearly 5.5 mil- tal community must introspect to find This must be done expeditiously @* also consumed 1,200 homes. were an unfortunate occurrence as lion hectares of rich forestland disap- a lasting solution to safeguard nature’s before it is too late to undo the dam- # 8 However, the brunt of the fires has they saw over 906,000 hectares of peared annually between 2010-2015. assets from these recurrent disasters. age, else man will have to pay a heavy -S $ been borne by the wildlife and approx- prime forest land — that was rich in As the going gets tough for the In this regard, it becomes clear price for this indiscriminate and - imately half a billion animal lives have ecology and wildlife — being burnt to world’s “green assets”, it is being fur- that the global community lost a great mindless pillage of natural wealth and 9 been lost. Australia is not new to bush cinder. ther predicted that the Amazon rain opportunity at the recently-conclud- future generations will pay for our : fires but this season’s blaze has been Here, too, the role of man cannot forests are now the most threatened ed UN Climate Change Conference crimes against nature. anything but predictable and bearable, be ruled out, as every year, the coun- with a projected loss of 48 million COP 25, to put in place systems and (The writer is an environmental as the scale has hit astonishing levels. tries bordering the forest areas of the hectares by 2030. The inability of checks that can play a pivotal role in journalist) %&'%()"+) ,-' . ,. /0101 ' 8

5R 0 L! MMV $ N O:- $%$ 5.2 - anything much from the ? ? !! )0'0 2 said. “They are spreading on 2 Government either before or JSW Steel Chairman Sajjan international platforms that ormer Union Finance after,” he said. ndian steel industry on Jindal said the move will go a using coal is damaging the FMinister Yashwant Sinha Sinha further said earlier )0'0 2 lion tonne of palm oil in a year, IWednesday welcomed the long way in reducing the coal environment, which is incor- on Wednesday questioned esti- budgets were worked out in the while Indonesia produces 43 Government’s decision to pro- imports. rect. Like we do at our Angul mation that the economy will finance ministry and noted it he Government on million tonne, the trade data mulgate an ordinance to open “Huge reform announced plant which is India’s first and grow at 5 per cent in 2019-20, ! S was “unprecedented” for the TWednesday imposed showed. up coal mining in the country by the Government on com- largest syngas-based DRI plant saying the figure is “imaginary” 1-* ! $ prime minister to hold pre- restrictions on imports of The move comes in the to non-coal companies. mercial mining in coal. This and coal gasification plant and raised doubt about the budget consultations. refined palm oil, a move which backdrop of remarks by In a statement, apex steel will go a long way in reducing (CGP) for steel-making,” he Modi Government’s capability K “But where it (the budget) could discourage the inbound Malaysia on the new citizen- industry body Indian Steel the coal imports which is over said. of tackling economic issues. ? - is being made today I don’t shipment of the commodity ship law and Kashmir issue. Association (ISA) said it hails USD 15 billion/year,” he said. Coal can be converted into Talking to reporters, Sinha know. But they have the from Malaysia. On December 20 last year, the decision of the Cabinet to In today’s time when the oil syngas which can be used for also demurred Prime Minister mouthpiece who will read out According to a notification Malaysian Prime Minister amend MMDR Act 1957 and prices are very uncertain, Jindal producing petrol, diesel and Narendra Modi holding “pre- mists are suggesting that India the budget in the Lok Sabha,” of the Directorate General of Mahathir bin Mohamad had Coal Mines (Special said, the decision was path other petroleum products, budget consultation”, saying it is experiencing negative growth he said. Foreign Trade (DGFT), reportedly said, “I am sorry to Provisions) Act 2015. breaking in making India self- which can reduce dependence is “unprecedented” and asked if the factors caused by demon- Former Maharashtra Chief “import policy” is amended see that India, which claims to “This is a huge reform reliant. Continuity of all forest on crude oil imports, he added. what the latter’s Finance etisation and GST are to be Minister and Congress leader from “free to restricted” for be a secular state, is now tak- announced by the Government and environment clearances The Government on Minister is doing. kept in mind. Prithviraj Chavan, who accom- refined bleached deodorised ing action to deprive some on commercial mining in Coal. for iron-ore mines for a peri- Wednesday approved an India’s GDP growth is seen The economic situation is panied Sinha, said the plung- palm oil and refined bleached Muslims of their citizenship”. This change in Act will help the od of two years is another great Ordinance to amend a law in dipping to an 11-year low of 5 “too bad”, he added. “You ing economic numbers are a deodorised palmolein. “If we do that here, you country to reduce its depen- reform, he added. order to ease rules for auc- per cent in the current fiscal, (reporter) talked about budget. “matter of grave concern”. Putting the commodity in know what will happen. There dence on coal imports and “This was a long pending tioning of coal mines and mainly due to poor showing by The budget has lost all its He said former Chief restricted category means an will be chaos, there will be help attract investments from reform which will make the opening it for non-coal com- manufacturing and construc- meaning. The budget has lost Economic Adviser Arvind importer will require licence or instability and everyone will Indian and Global corporates,” Indian Steel industry more panies. The decision taken tion sectors, Government data its sanctity which was there at Subramanian had last year permission for the inbound suffer,” he had said. it said. aggressive and competitive on by the Cabinet, chaired by showed on Tuesday. some point of time,” he said talked about GDP growth rates shipment. Earlier, Mahathir had said The amendment, ISA said, a global level,” he said. Prime Minister Narendra “Even this 5 per cent while replying to a query.”I have being inflated by 2.5 per cent. India, the world’s largest in the UN General Assembly will remove the end-user JSPL Chairman VR Modi, will also do away with growth is imaginary. Because grave doubts about the capa- “That is condition and it is importer of vegetable oils, buys that India had “invaded and restrictions besides allowing Sharma termed the decision as end-use restrictions of the min- this does not include what has bility of this Government to not 5 per cent, it is 2.5 per cent,” nearly 15 million tonne annu- occupied” Kashmir. seamless transfer of environ- a ‘game changer’ for the indus- ing blocks, Coal Minister happened, the damage which tackle economic issues,” the for- he said about the estimates. ally. Of this, palm oil compris- Further according to ment and forest clearance in try. Pralhad Joshi said. “ T h e was caused as a result of mer BJP leader added. Chavan accused the Modi es 9 million tonne and the rest industry source, the govern- operational mines. India has reserves for Cabinet has approved promul- demonetisation and GST on Sinha said there is no government of not consulting 6 million tonne soybean and ment has advised importers not The step taken today was a another 300 years and the time gation of Mineral Laws the MSME and the informal magic wand to correct the experts during crisis situation sunflower oil. to buy palm oil from Malaysia. long pending reform which will is ripe to use it. If it is not (Amendment) Ordinance sector,” Sinha told reporters course of economy and added and said the issues of CAA and Indonesia and Malaysia “We import 30 per cent of make the domestic steel indus- utilised now, it wont be able to 2020,” the minister said, here. there is a need for sustained NRC are being raised to dis- are the two countries which the palm oils from Malaysia, try more competitive on a utilised in future as developed addressing media after the The former Union Finance effort to put things on track. tract people’s attention from supply palm oil. while 70 per cent from global level, the association countries are against coal usage. Cabinet meeting. Minister said several econo- “But frankly, I don’t expect economic woes. Malaysia produces 19 mil- Indonesia. (- $ >$$ $? ! ' ! ( . $ !$ 010 :2 )0'0 2 bearing on competition. mediary platforms following )0'0 2 under the aegis of the Ministry While highlighting com- marketplace model with no ;5 of Housing and Urban Affairs, eep discounting on goods petition issues, CCI said that control over the inventory sold ven as Finance Minister has urged the Finance Minister Dand services offered by the price points at which sell- through them”. )0'0 2 ENirmala Sitharaman pre- to demand more measures to )0'0 2 large online retailers has ers sell the products on the Discounts are purported- pares to present the Union ease the liquidity situation in emerged as a major area of con- marketplace platforms are in ly funded by platforms for eliance Jio on Wednesday Budget for the fiscal 2020-21 the long-subdued real estate ivil aviation regulator cern in a study conducted by many instances lower than the consumer on-boarding. It is Rlaunched voice and video next month, the National Real segment, including the one- CDirectorate General of CCI, particularly in case of cost price for the brick and causing the service providers, calling over Wi-Fi service that Estate Development Council time roll-over of loans given to Civil Aviation has asked Indian mobile phones, and the fair mortar retailers. i.E. Hotels and restaurants to will allow customers to switch (NAREDCO) on Wednesday developers. airlines to remain vigilant and trade regulator will probe all These retailers main- lose control over the price of seamlessly from LTE to Wi-Fi- sought initiatives to incentivise “The industry has been take all precautionary mea- cases of possible abuse of mar- tain that they either have to their products sold/distributed based calling when they are at rental housing in the country. rent. demanding restructuring of sures when flying over Iranian ket dominance. match the online discounts at through online platforms, home or office. NAREDCO in a statement “This is an extremely ‘sub- loans or one time roll-over in and Iraqi airspace. Releasing the findings of a significant loss or the online which also affects price and The company said Jio Wi- said that rental housing will jective’ criteria, which will case of the stressed assets at the The development comes the study and its own obser- market would be foreclosed for sales through other channels. Fi calling - which works on the play a vital role in achieving the obviously be open for misuse,” options of banks. In such cases, after US-Iran geopolitical ten- vations, the the Competition them. Discounting is a com- largest ecosystem of handsets - target of ‘Housing for All’ by the NAREDCO statement said. the borrower will retain the sions in the region escalated on Commission of India (CCI) This was pointed out to be mon business strategy but will also allow users to make 2022, and recommended grant “This provision is very asset classification of the Wednesday. said marketplace platforms a particularly pressing con- where the design of the dis- video calls over Wi-Fi. The ser- of tax incentives to boost the harsh and is creating genuine restructured standard accounts “A meeting was held with need to adopt self-regulatory cern in the case of mobile counting schemes is misaligned vice would be available for segment. hardship to real estate devel- as standard and the same will all concerned airlines which measures to address all areas of phones, where online markets with the rational business prac- free. Speaking to the media opers, who are already under not be treated as NPA,” it said. operate flights over these air- concern flagged in the study constitute around 40 per cent tices of the service providers, The announcement comes here, NAREDCO President pressure in the ongoing slug- It also said that interest spaces,” a senior DGCA official and also bring out clear and of the total sales in the coun- the use of such discounts as a less than a month after rival Niranjan Hiranandani referred gish market,” it said. rates on home loans should be told IANS. transparent policies on dis- try. competitive strategy comes Airtel launched a similar ser- to the concept of “notional “The real estate industry is below 7 per cent per annum “We have sensitised them counts. Making observation about into question. vice in Delhi-NCR. income” from housing proper- already struggling with large and suggested that the stamp to remain vigilant and take all The study, Market Study the goods category, the regula- CCI, with a view to reduce Jio said it has been “testing ty held as stock-in-trade, which unsold inventories. Taxing duty rates should be reduced by precautions.” on E-Commerce in India, was tor said the issue raised by the information asymmetry and this service over past few months attracts tax on unsold proper- notional rent, after one year 50 per cent for all the real estate At present only Air India initiated by the regulator in sellers relates to online dis- promote competition on the to provide a robust experience ty after a certain time period from the end of the financial transactions entered and agree- uses the Iran-Iraq airspace for April 2019 with a view to bet- counts on major goods plat- merits, has urged e-commerce to every customer at launch”. under Section 23(5) of the year in which completion cer- ments registered on or before operations to Europe and other ter understand the functioning forms purportedly pushing the platforms to put in place cer- Customers can use any Wi-Fi Income Tax Act. tificate is received from com- March 31, 2020. destinations. Currently, no of e-commerce in India and its prices below cost and impair- tain transparency measures. network for Jio Wi-Fi-calling. Section 23(5) of the IT Act petent authority, will lead to The organisation also Indian airline flies directly to implications for markets and ing the offline small retailers’ It urged the platforms to voice and video calls will seam- provides that in respect of severe financial implications for sought a relaxation in the def- Iran, however, Air India flies to competition. ability to compete in certain bring out clear and transparent lessly switch over between unsold property, held as stock- the developer/industry.” inition of affordable housing. Najaf in Iraq. The study released on product categories. policies on discounts, including VoLTE and Wi-Fi to provide an in-trade and not let out, the The realtors’ body also According to NAREDCO, the On its part, Air India Wednesday found that issues “The platforms denied the basis of discount rates enhanced voice/video-calling annual value of the property for suggested to the government 45 lakh price cap for the clas- decided to reroute flights over like lack of platform neutrali- any involvement in pricing,” funded by platforms for dif- experience, it added. the period up to two years from that no rent should be taxed for sification of a property as Iran. ty, unfair platform-to-business CCI said. It further added that ferent products and suppliers “At this juncture, when an the end of the financial year in the period up to five years from affordable housing should be “In light of the tensions contract terms, exclusive con- “unfair pricing contravenes the and the implications of partic- average Jio consumer uses over which completion certificate is the end of the financial year in done away with as it keeps most within the Iranian airspace a tracts between online market- competition law under Section ipation and non-participation 900 minutes of voice calls every received from competent which the certificate of com- of the projects in the National decision to temporarily reroute place platforms and sellers/ser- 4(2) of the Act when indulged in discount schemes. month, and at a growing base authority, will be taken as nil. pletion of construction of the Capital Region (NCR) and the flights of Air India and Air vice providers, platform price in by a dominant enterprise.” Besides, it said the busi- of consumers, the launch of Jio Thereafter, it will be assessable property is obtained from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region India Express over flying Iran parity restrictions and deep dis- Regarding services cate- ness users should be notified Wi-Fi Calling will further as income from house proper- competent authority. (MMR) out of the ambit of has been taken,” a spokesper- counts among others may gory, it said, “...Discounts are about any proposed changes in enhance every Jio consumer’s ty on the basis of its notional The self-regulatory body, “affordable housing”. son for the airline said. directly or indirectly have a offered by even the pure inter- terms and conditions. voice-calling experience. ; %! 5!;

>42 International Convention The CM will declare the- Silver Line is a project of Centre will feature nine ses- meet at session to be presided K-Rail, a joint venture of Kerala erala is set to explore the sions including six panel dis- over by Industries Minister E P Government and the Ministry Kprospects of a quantum cussions, organisers said. Jayarajan and the inaugural of Railways. It has been cleared jump in its economy as the The 100-odd projects, rat- day will see two panel discus- by the state Cabinet and also State Government is hosting ified by KPMG as viable based sions led by top industrialists. received in-principle approval from Thursday a two-day glob- on a study by the professional Kerala Rail Development of the Ministry of railways al investors meet that will pre- services MNC, covers sectors Corporation Ltd (KRDCL) will which enables pre- investment sent 100 plus big-ticket projects such as petrochemicals, agro & showcase the Semi High Speed activities. Organisers of the with feasibility. food-processing, defence, life Rail (SHSR) corridor project investors meet said there are Chief Minister Pinarayi sciences, aeropolis, tourism & before captains of industry and investment opportunities in Vijayan will inaugurate the hospitality, ports and harbour, policy makers on the opening Transit Orient developments, ASCEND 2020 Global fisheries, infrastructure, mobil- day of the meet. Billed as a Engineering-Procurement- Investors Meet in this industrial ity development, logistics and game-changer in Keralas infra- Construction contracts worth city, where 2,000 delegates will electronic hardware. Of the structure and economic devel- 38,000 crore for civil, electri- converge with the aim of lend- projects, 18 (each with invest- opment, the 66405-crore cal system works and supply ing pace to the Ease of Doing ment of above 100 crore) Thiruvanathapuram- and operation ofrail coaches Business in the state. have been classified as mega. Kasaragod rail corridor, named among others. Opportunity Organised by the states The other categories, in the as Silver Line, will be one of the also exist for any investor to Department of Industries, descending order, are large, major projects to be showcased directly invest in the project ASCEND 2020 at Lulu Bolgatty medium and small. at the two-day meet. SPV, they said. %&'%()" +) ,-' . ,. /0101 ' 88

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)0'0 2 Gold rose following rise of geo-political uncertainty and )0'0 2 old prices on Wednesday weaker rupee, HDFC Securities headed by Prime Minister nies IPICOL and Odisha Gclimbed by 485 to head, advisory (PCG) Devarsh Narendra Modi, Information Mining Corporation (OMC) % " fiscal, also kept investors cau- ed on a negative note. 41,810 per 10 gram following Vakil said. he government on and Broadcasting Minister are shareholders. tious, traders said. rise of geo-political uncertain- “Higher international gold TWednesday in-principle Prakash Javadekar told MMTC holds 49.78 per L&T was the top loser % % ty and weaker rupee, according price and weaker rupee sup- approved strategic sale of reporters. cent share in NINL, followed by among Sensex constituents, 04 to HDFC Securities. ported domestic gold prices to Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd NINL is a joint venture OMC (20.47 per cent), IPICOL shedding 2.19 per cent, followed Meanwhile, the Indian Similarly, silver also trade higher,” he added. (NINL) by allowing six PSU company, in which four central (12 per cent), NMDC (10.10 5.2 by ONGC, Titan, Sun Pharma, rupee retrieved early losses to jumped by 855 to 49,530 per In the international mar- shareholders to sell their stake PSUs — MMTC, National per cent), while MECON and Hero MotoCorp and Infosys. settle 12 paise higher at 71.70 kg from 48,675 per kg on ket, both gold and silver wit- in the steel company. Mineral Development BHEL hold 0.68 per cent each. quity benchmarks clawed On the other hand, Bharti against the US dollar, but over- Tuesday. nessed bullish trend and were A decision in this regard Corporation (NMDC), Bharat The strategic buyer for back most of their lost Airtel, TCS, Ultratech Cement, all forex market sentiments The yellow metal had trading with gains at USD was taken in the meeting of the Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) NINL will be identified through Eground to end modestly Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank remained subdued amid further closed at 41,325 per 10 gram 1,584 per ounce and USD Cabinet Committee on and MECON — and two a two-stage auction procedure, lower on Wednesday as global spurted up to 2.74 per cent. escalation in US-Iran tensions. in the previous trade. 18.43 per ounce, respectively. Economic Affairs (CCEA), Odisha government compa- said an official statement. markets were whiplashed by a “Market is sensing some At the foreign bank fresh wave of volatility after ease in tension with the view exchange, the domestic unit Iran launched retaliatory strikes that there will be no effect on opened significantly lower at against US forces in Iraq. equities in the long-term. For 72.05 per dollar as against the After plunging nearly 400 the short term, market will previous day’s close of 71.82. 25 P7E ; points in early trade, the 30- adapt a careful tactic given lim- During the day, it traded in the share BSE Sensex stabilised to ited room to grow due to pre- range of 72.07 and 71.69 to the )0'0 2 54,419 crore in November. “Fixed income categories, domestic markets in ing positive sentiment in finally settle 51.73 points, or mium valuation and slowdown US currency. Fund managers attributed especially those having mod- December. Such funds saw a equities. 0.13 per cent, down at in economy. The dollar index, which he mutual fund industry the drop in the asset base to ified duration or average net infusion of 4,432 crore Amfi chief executive NS 40,817.74. “As soon as the situation set- gauges the greenback’s strength Tsaw its asset base slip by 2 outflow of 78,940 crore from maturity less than a year wit- last month. In comparison, Venkatesh said,” Retail Similarly, the broader Nifty tles, the market will shift its against a basket of six curren- per cent to 26.54 lakh crore at debt-oriented schemes. nessed net outflows during net flow of 933 crore was investors continue to repose shed 27.60 points, or 0.23 per focus on Q3 results and Budget,” cies, rose 0.12 per cent to 97.12. December-end, primarily on Among debt-oriented the month. However, this is seen in November and 6,015 trust in mutual funds as cent, to finish at 12,025.35. said said Vinod Nair, head of “Rupee traded in range of account of outflow from debt- schemes, liquid funds, with on expected lines as these cat- crore in October. reflected by continued flows World equities nosedived research at Geojit Financial 71.87-72.11 a gap down open- oriented schemes, including investments in cash assets egories typically witness net “The small cap and mid through SIPs, despite chal- while gold and US Treasuries Services. ing on news of Iranian missile liquid funds. such as treasury bills, certifi- outflows during the quarter cap indices are underper- lenging domestic economic firmed up on safe-haven BSE capital goods, energy, attacks on US base military The 44-player industry cates of deposit and commer- end months on account of forming currently. The indus- scenario and global trade demand after Iran fired more industrials, oil and gas, metal bases in Iran/Iraq to take logged an all-time high assets cial paper for shorter horizon, advance tax payment obliga- try has seen inflows in the issues and conflicts. than a dozen ballistic missiles at and auto indices fell up to 1.42 revenge on US was witnessed under management (AUM) of witnessed a pull-out of over tion,” said Himanshu large cap funds and it will con- “Markets have rallied and two Iraqi bases with US per- per cent, while telecom, basic but it seemed short lived as 27.04 lakh crore at 71,000 crore, the highest Srivastava, senior analyst tinue to be the biggest attrac- indices scaled new peaks, sonnel in response to the killing materials, teck and IT rose up rupee started traded stronger November-end, as compared among the fixed-income seg- manager (research) at tion among equity funds,” which is reflective of resolu- of its top general Qasem to 2.43 per cent. after gap down opening,” Jateen to 26.54 lakh crore by the ment last month. Morningstar Investment Kukreja added. tion coming through struc- Soleimani. Broader BSE midcap and Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst end of last month, represent- Besides, overnight funds, Adviser India. Further, collection tural policies like IBC and Brent crude oil futures rose smallcap indices bucked the (Commodity & Currency) at ing a decline of 2 per cent, which invest in securities with Naveen Kukreja, CEO at through systematic invest- lowering of interest rates, as nearly 0.62 per cent to USD weak market trend, rising up to LKP Securities, said. according to data from the a maturity of one day, saw out- Paisabazaar.com, attributed ment plan (SIP) has surged to also, expectation from 68.67 per barrel. 0.16 per cent. Exporters seemed to par- Association of Mutual Funds flows of over 8,800 crore. the decline in monthly asset over 8,518 crore in Budget,’’ he added. On the macroeconomic In rest of Asia, Shanghai, ticipate in around the 72 levels in India (Amfi). However, banking & PSU base to sell-off in debt December from 8,273 crore Besides, gold exchange- front, advance GDP estimates Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul and the levels of 72-72.25 will Mutual fund houses wit- funds, which have a high allo- schemes. in the preceding month. The traded funds saw an inflow of suggesting India’s economic markets ended up to 1.57 per keep acting as a crucial barrier nessed an overall outflow of cation to highest rated bonds, Equity-oriented funds asset base of SIP rose to an all- 27 crore in December, while growth may drop to an 11-year cent lower. for USD/INR pair whereas 61,810 crore last month as received funds to the tune of continued to attract invest- time high of 3.17 lakh crore the same was over 7 crore in low of 5 per cent in the current European bourses too start- 71.60-71.40 as supports, he said. compared to an inflow of 4,770 crore. ments tracking the surge in from 3.12 lakh crore reflect- November.

SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE NIFTY 50 11939.10 12044.95 11929.60 12025.35 -27.60 Script Open High Low LTP JKLAKSHMI 308.00 328.75 304.50 313.50 KANSAINER 501.40 514.50 495.55 512.05 CRISIL 1818.30 1824.10 1781.40 1804.30 BHARTIARTL 442.60 460.75 440.35 458.90 13.80 KOTAKBANK 1663.00 1663.00 1638.65 1655.45 IRB 73.50 76.35 72.90 74.75 RADICO 311.40 316.90 306.90 315.60 SJVN 25.80 26.00 25.70 25.80 YESBANK 46.25 47.20 45.30 46.05 1.00 HDFCBANK 1250.00 1261.30 1240.00 1257.05 AMARAJABAT 720.00 729.00 713.70 721.05 CENTRUM 25.70 26.10 23.45 24.15 GESHIP 300.60 305.00 300.00 303.30 TCS 2205.00 2260.00 2202.05 2253.35 47.50 AUBANK 792.95 845.95 792.95 835.25 LALPATHLAB 1540.00 1607.00 1530.00 1565.65 BIRLACORPN 617.00 645.00 617.00 633.30 SUNDRMFAST 474.80 484.35 474.00 481.10 ULTRACEMCO 4224.85 4332.00 4183.80 4308.00 65.90 UBL 1275.00 1275.00 1241.00 1248.15 FRETAIL 344.90 353.50 340.00 353.05 ATUL 4192.80 4228.30 4192.80 4203.90 BLUESTARCO 780.00 816.45 780.00 812.70 BAJFINANCE 3950.00 4060.35 3950.00 4051.00 43.35 HDFC 2399.00 2412.90 2384.75 2406.05 TATACHEM 666.10 669.40 659.50 664.60 LAURUSLABS 388.25 399.00 385.15 388.15 TIMKEN 893.00 905.00 891.00 901.10 UPL 585.75 603.00 584.60 601.00 5.95 FORTIS 132.40 136.00 131.25 133.55 TATAELXSI 820.00 826.20 812.50 820.75 AAVAS 1956.75 1978.50 1930.00 1940.90 PERSISTENT 675.00 686.10 670.00 683.30 NESTLEIND 14191.60 14450.00 14120.35 14386.00 95.25 SBIN 312.70 321.40 311.00 319.85 UNIONBANK 52.50 52.50 51.50 52.00 PFIZER 4024.15 4056.00 4009.50 4022.00 J&KBANK 29.05 29.35 28.50 29.10 BAJAJ-AUTO 3000.00 3073.40 3000.00 3057.00 19.05 RELIANCE 1508.00 1534.45 1508.00 1513.95 SCI 58.50 59.00 58.15 58.50 INTELLECT 150.80 151.60 147.10 149.85 ADVENZYMES 162.05 167.85 162.00 166.80 HINDUNILVR 1910.00 1936.05 1906.45 1932.00 11.30 MARUTI 7073.85 7111.10 6986.15 7034.75 RCF 49.65 50.30 48.85 49.25 ORIENTBANK 50.80 51.15 50.25 50.60 ASTRAL 1138.55 1154.50 1136.55 1139.90 VEDL 153.25 158.20 152.45 156.90 0.90 IBULHSGFIN 301.30 312.90 297.65 309.95 MUTHOOTFIN 750.00 753.75 741.00 746.30 NH 345.00 352.25 333.00 346.15 BAJAJELEC 359.85 362.15 352.30 357.60 DRREDDY 2875.00 2905.00 2866.00 2900.00 15.80 YESBANK 45.80 47.25 45.30 46.05 LTTS 1500.00 1552.80 1499.15 1536.55 HFCL 17.05 17.50 17.05 17.30 TEJASNET 86.00 87.85 85.10 86.30 ICICIBANK 515.50 527.00 515.00 525.85 JKCEMENT 1285.00 1313.90 1268.35 1274.75 ALBK 18.30 18.40 18.00 18.05 MAHINDCIE 168.05 172.25 166.60 169.75 ICICIBANK 516.00 527.35 515.00 525.80 2.90 IDEA 5.95 6.58 5.75 6.51 KEC 305.00 305.25 298.90 301.25 VIPIND 429.00 429.00 420.00 420.65 CORPBANK 24.05 24.45 23.60 24.00 BAJAJFINSV 8971.00 9166.85 8961.60 9144.00 48.35 JINDALSTEL 165.90 176.25 164.25 174.75 RAYMOND 641.00 647.40 626.15 643.15 JBCHEPHARM 429.00 439.50 429.00 437.75 BAJAJHLDNG 3375.00 3427.20 3350.00 3412.35 ASIANPAINT 1696.00 1736.00 1695.00 1732.60 8.20 TRENT 526.30 535.00 525.85 531.65 KAJARIACER 524.00 557.50 524.00 551.25 TEAMLEASE 2575.00 2661.95 2499.35 2592.00 MINDACORP 97.80 101.45 97.25 99.15 SBIN 312.10 321.50 311.00 319.35 0.95 TATASTEEL 471.50 477.95 467.00 475.55 KEI 461.75 496.40 460.90 489.80 APLAPOLLO 1835.00 1845.00 1794.35 1820.40 TTKPRESTIG 5707.25 5707.25 5605.00 5622.40 BPCL 450.00 464.40 448.55 461.85 0.85 INDUSINDBK 1441.00 1480.75 1439.40 1458.80 ESCORTS 606.00 615.20 601.20 613.35 RITES 304.90 309.90 298.30 307.60 CUB 227.25 234.15 226.50 230.35 APLLTD 552.00 564.65 549.45 552.00 ADANIPORTS 379.00 387.60 378.25 385.40 0.60 TCS 2200.00 2259.95 2200.00 2255.05 IDFCFIRSTB 43.00 43.55 42.65 43.15 GODFRYPHLP 1299.80 1335.00 1289.75 1314.55 DALBHARAT 790.90 822.00 786.00 805.45 ZYDUSWELL 1410.50 1453.95 1410.00 1439.85 HCLTECH 583.00 593.00 578.00 585.00 0.75 LT 1308.00 1308.00 1283.60 1291.35 INFRATEL 238.20 238.20 233.55 236.50 DHFL 18.30 18.55 17.20 17.55 INOXLEISUR 370.00 378.00 368.10 373.60 MPHASIS 882.00 894.35 878.00 884.10 TATASTEEL 471.65 478.15 467.00 476.50 0.40 SUNPHARMA 446.00 446.60 438.90 440.10 RAMCOCEM 788.95 811.40 777.15 808.55 GLENMARK 339.20 342.75 338.40 340.40 ENGINERSIN 97.50 98.50 97.15 97.30 IFBIND 688.25 709.20 687.80 705.95 GRASIM 735.40 749.90 733.60 742.70 0.40 INFY 725.00 728.70 708.40 718.15 JUSTDIAL 548.00 574.80 543.30 568.05 RPOWER 3.04 3.09 2.97 2.97 KTKBANK 72.00 72.50 72.00 72.15 NBVENTURES 79.55 82.95 79.45 80.55 INDUSINDBK 1441.00 1481.60 1439.05 1461.75 0.10 TATAMOTORS 180.45 184.05 180.30 182.60 INDIACEM 76.40 79.50 74.60 77.45 DCBBANK 183.00 192.55 181.65 189.20 ESSELPRO 166.30 169.50 159.80 167.80 THERMAX 1079.70 1091.45 1070.55 1081.35 GAIL 123.10 124.50 122.75 124.20 -0.25 LTI 1835.00 1862.00 1800.00 1806.80 NAVINFLUOR 1045.00 1104.75 1033.95 1090.65 DEEPAKNI 364.55 383.05 364.55 379.50 VINATIORGA 1930.50 1938.65 1918.00 1923.55 MAHSCOOTER 4378.65 4399.80 4330.20 4346.95 WIPRO 254.00 256.15 252.55 254.60 -0.60 BHARTIARTL 435.40 460.40 435.40 458.95 MINDTREE 847.25 856.20 840.00 851.40 BANKINDIA 68.25 68.45 66.90 67.80 EMAMILTD 302.00 306.00 299.50 302.65 CENTRALBK 17.80 17.95 17.65 17.70 AXISBANK 715.25 725.75 709.10 723.50 -2.25 AXISBANK 717.60 725.60 709.30 724.70 RAJESHEXPO 677.50 684.30 672.00 680.25 VOLTAS 654.00 654.00 648.30 651.10 MAXINDIA 76.65 79.05 76.55 78.25 WABCOINDIA 6595.40 6640.00 6560.10 6598.00 HDFCBANK 1246.95 1262.15 1240.05 1256.00 -4.60 BAJFINANCE 3972.00 4061.60 3952.10 4049.70 AVANTI 577.00 611.00 577.00 607.20 PHILIPCARB 124.80 126.95 123.00 125.30 BDL 297.00 299.00 291.60 292.10 SUPREMEIND 1137.65 1152.35 1132.00 1147.85 BRITANNIA 3020.00 3038.70 2995.00 3025.00 -11.60 BANKBARODA 94.00 95.80 93.55 95.25 PNBHOUSING 460.00 473.00 456.00 469.25 EXIDEIND 181.50 182.15 179.65 180.75 AIAENG 1642.40 1711.15 1629.65 1640.80 UFLEX 205.90 210.45 203.65 206.85 ITC 234.00 235.80 233.25 234.40 -0.95 ACC 1440.00 1477.00 1435.55 1463.75 GRAPHITE 290.00 295.40 288.70 292.00 GODREJCP 711.40 713.30 701.40 711.90 SOUTHBANK 10.06 10.25 10.06 10.16 UCOBANK 16.70 16.70 16.30 16.35 M&M 520.90 526.45 519.00 524.50 -2.15 ADANIPORTS 376.20 387.60 376.20 385.65 BHEL 42.60 43.35 42.45 43.15 RATNAMANI 1111.00 1180.00 1111.00 1173.10 FSL 40.60 40.95 40.20 40.45 BALMLAWRIE 122.00 123.20 121.00 121.80 NTPC 119.70 120.75 117.55 120.00 -0.55 RBLBANK 340.25 348.50 334.70 345.95 JUBILANT 526.80 572.00 524.15 542.60 IEX 160.00 172.50 154.00 166.20 GREAVESCOT 137.40 138.75 136.05 137.00 ENDURANCE 1029.70 1034.00 1015.00 1020.40 MARUTI 7060.00 7116.65 6980.45 7035.00 -38.60 TITAN 1148.00 1155.00 1138.25 1143.30 WIPRO 254.00 256.25 252.75 254.70 SIEMENS 1496.00 1496.00 1463.15 1473.75 ASTRAZEN 2528.50 2595.00 2502.35 2576.20 CAPPL 295.00 295.00 287.50 291.00 POWERGRID 190.30 190.95 188.85 190.60 -1.10 BPCL 450.80 464.00 448.80 459.95 SPARC 161.95 173.80 161.95 168.70 SUVEN 299.75 305.40 294.00 303.50 HUDCO 37.05 37.95 37.00 37.35 NETWORK18 24.15 24.25 23.75 24.25 HDFC 2387.00 2413.00 2385.50 2400.00 -15.05 ULTRACEMCO 4250.00 4330.00 4191.95 4317.35 PEL 1455.85 1484.75 1451.00 1473.55 QUESS 508.25 533.00 505.15 524.00 JAMNAAUTO 43.50 44.30 42.95 43.70 SYNDIBANK 27.00 27.00 26.00 26.40 INFRATEL 238.05 238.50 233.20 236.60 -1.65 NIITTECH 1656.00 1778.05 1653.15 1734.35 UPL 585.50 603.00 584.60 600.80 WELCORP 148.00 153.50 146.85 151.10 LINDEINDIA 634.00 655.15 634.00 645.60 CYIENT 416.40 419.80 411.30 417.75 ITI 100.00 103.75 99.00 100.65 RELIANCE 1515.00 1534.45 1510.00 1514.00 -10.60 VEDL 153.00 158.20 152.50 157.35 BOSCHLTD 14719.70 14719.70 14516.00 14538.35 GULFOILLUB 822.55 825.70 811.10 815.40 HIMATSEIDE 122.75 126.00 122.70 124.35 HDFCAMC 3035.10 3108.00 3009.35 3099.50 TATAMTRDVR 74.95 75.75 73.95 74.90 DABUR 450.00 457.60 446.15 456.75 GODREJAGRO 528.00 535.10 524.70 530.75 GPPL 88.50 90.10 86.70 88.35 HINDALCO 206.00 208.65 204.50 207.00 -1.85 TVSMOTOR 441.00 449.55 438.80 448.35 RVNL 24.10 25.55 24.05 25.20 PCJEWELLER 23.50 23.70 23.30 23.45 GSKCONS 8405.00 8405.00 8309.60 8351.45 TAKE 99.55 104.00 99.55 102.20 JSWSTEEL 261.40 264.50 257.00 262.70 -2.55 SAIL 45.00 47.05 44.85 46.85 CARERATING 599.40 606.30 588.35 592.70 CUMMINSIND 573.30 582.30 566.00 578.40 CHENNPETRO 110.55 111.95 110.00 110.90 ALLCARGO 98.80 99.15 97.05 97.15 TATAMOTORS 180.20 184.20 180.20 182.75 -1.95 MCX 1272.75 1287.50 1240.25 1278.80 ISEC 390.00 415.00 384.65 406.60 CASTROLIND 126.00 126.15 123.60 125.05 GALAXYSURF 1475.00 1496.60 1474.20 1480.50 INDOSTAR 190.00 200.15 188.90 189.95 CIPLA 467.80 470.10 461.60 463.60 -5.00 HINDPETRO 234.50 243.20 234.50 241.55 ASIANPAINT 1699.00 1737.30 1695.30 1730.85 MARICO 331.10 334.25 329.70 333.45 ITDCEM 51.95 54.60 51.75 52.90 GARFIBRES 1216.45 1240.00 1201.00 1233.05 ZEEL 264.00 266.20 260.75 264.80 -2.95 ZEEL 264.50 266.05 260.75 264.45 BBTC 1115.00 1144.80 1102.65 1109.05 BLISSGVS 150.00 155.00 147.45 151.10 SHK 111.00 114.10 110.10 110.55 ORIENTELEC 188.75 195.55 188.75 193.45 KOTAKBANK 1654.70 1661.45 1638.00 1651.65 -19.20 JSWSTEEL 262.40 264.40 257.05 262.30 NESTLEIND 14249.95 14415.95 14120.20 14388.25 TORNTPHARM 1890.00 1890.00 1857.20 1864.75 DCMSHRIRAM 384.00 390.40 381.55 382.10 SCHAEFFLER 4747.00 4747.00 4586.20 4643.00 TECHM 770.10 784.90 767.10 768.10 -9.00 JCHAC 1910.00 1911.35 1886.45 1896.40 FEDERALBNK 86.35 87.20 85.70 86.95 BRITANNIA 3020.00 3037.35 3001.15 3024.20 WESTLIFE 358.35 364.35 354.65 363.10 GICHSGFIN 154.00 155.30 153.00 154.30 INFY 724.95 729.00 708.30 718.90 -9.00 CANBK 203.90 209.30 200.60 207.85 NBCC 34.65 34.85 34.05 34.40 CADILAHC 255.00 259.55 253.60 258.75 CREDITACC 753.40 756.85 741.65 745.85 MAHLOG 410.35 416.00 397.00 402.35 HEROMOTOCO2322.00 2345.05 2310.55 2318.90 -29.15 L&TFH 113.95 120.65 112.75 120.15 MOTILALOFS 800.65 865.15 797.00 850.10 MIDHANI 154.00 159.70 151.70 156.10 3MINDIA 21560.00 21588.45 21206.50 21257.95 SANOFI 6780.00 6842.00 6752.00 6828.60 TITAN 1145.00 1156.30 1138.00 1143.10 -16.85 EICHERMOT 20664.00 20664.00 19810.00 19892.75 ORIENTCEM 75.25 87.50 74.95 82.60 EDELWEISS 114.90 116.20 111.65 114.05 TRIDENT 6.45 6.55 6.42 6.47 HERITGFOOD 355.50 368.30 355.50 365.50 SUNPHARMA 442.95 446.50 439.00 439.10 -7.30 ADANIENT 202.00 203.45 194.65 201.55 TATAGLOBAL 314.50 317.20 311.40 316.45 CHOLAFIN 293.40 296.45 290.25 294.65 VBL 686.95 709.00 686.95 700.75 GAYAPROJ 79.60 83.80 79.20 83.75 ONGC 125.00 125.45 123.20 123.45 -2.30 JAICORPLTD 103.10 112.40 103.10 108.40 SRTRANSFIN 1106.00 1132.25 1099.80 1130.20 PVR 1854.00 1869.75 1839.00 1862.20 VGUARD 211.00 211.50 207.35 209.15 LAOPALA 150.00 155.90 148.35 153.75 IOC 123.05 123.90 121.50 122.10 -2.45 NMDC 126.35 127.25 118.25 121.85 STAR 372.65 382.00 369.20 381.05 HEXAWARE 331.85 336.10 331.20 334.00 REPCOHOME 327.60 333.00 326.90 327.75 FINCABLES 384.95 392.80 377.55 390.15 LT 1302.00 1308.70 1283.35 1291.50 -29.00 IOC 123.00 123.90 121.55 121.85 GODREJIND 435.00 443.00 435.00 441.60 JKTYRE 73.65 74.85 73.10 74.25 FINEORG 1900.00 1958.35 1900.00 1913.55 CENTURYPLY 163.55 163.55 161.00 162.90 COALINDIA 203.00 204.55 198.20 200.50 -5.20 PIIND 1391.75 1459.70 1391.75 1446.30 SCHNEIDER 69.95 82.00 69.60 82.00 GHCL 181.05 198.10 181.05 194.25 RALLIS 176.50 180.05 176.20 177.05 INOXWIND 33.95 34.50 33.95 34.15 EICHERMOT 20700.00 20700.00 19800.10 19900.00 -903.80 CIPLA 465.80 469.85 463.40 464.55 LAKSHVILAS 16.20 16.20 15.75 15.95 NESCO 651.40 684.60 651.40 679.00 PNCINFRA 182.00 194.20 182.00 193.00 MRPL 43.00 43.00 42.50 42.60 SPICEJET 100.00 100.00 97.00 99.25 BOMDYEING 77.40 80.00 77.20 78.35 INDHOTEL 140.00 140.15 137.45 139.25 NLCINDIA 55.90 56.40 55.15 56.00 GUJALKALI 411.25 419.55 409.95 414.15 METROPOLIS 1404.45 1525.00 1401.50 1494.25 NTPC 120.40 120.80 117.65 119.95 ABBOTINDIA 12594.15 12823.50 12590.75 12715.65 AEGISLOG 185.00 195.25 181.70 192.90 THYROCARE 522.75 523.80 516.40 521.75 PNB 61.10 61.55 60.15 60.85 IPCALAB 1165.00 1207.35 1139.80 1197.85 IIFL 154.60 159.30 149.15 151.15 BAJAJCON 233.00 237.25 232.00 235.85 SOLARINDS 1106.90 1134.50 1100.00 1101.40 GRASIM 740.95 749.90 734.00 742.55 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE BEML 945.00 945.00 930.95 936.05 WHIRLPOOL 2228.55 2289.00 2220.00 2269.95 KNRCON 255.00 255.00 251.30 253.25 TVSSRICHAK 1670.50 1689.20 1651.05 1662.50 HINDCOPPER 45.00 47.15 44.40 46.05 NIFTY NEXT 50 27739.05 28145.40 27738.40 28113.55 12.35 GMRINFRA 22.95 24.70 22.85 24.15 NAUKRI 2540.00 2559.50 2525.45 2553.65 JSLHISAR 76.75 80.00 75.70 78.45 SIS 950.00 953.65 936.00 939.70 BANDHANBNK 490.10 493.35 483.50 485.10 IDEA 5.95 6.60 5.70 6.50 0.50 AMBUJACEM 197.70 204.50 195.65 201.65 FCONSUMER 25.00 26.25 24.30 24.95 PARAGMILK 138.00 138.00 135.35 136.05 FINOLEXIND 540.00 543.90 538.75 542.25 HEG 1025.00 1039.00 1013.70 1022.50 OFSS 2694.25 2760.00 2670.00 2759.00 89.60 MGL 1040.90 1040.90 1027.70 1033.00 NIACL 145.95 146.70 142.80 144.50 SONATSOFTW 310.20 311.00 305.50 306.85 ARVINDFASN 390.30 400.05 390.30 400.00 STRTECH 119.50 121.60 118.40 119.90 L&TFH 112.50 120.80 112.50 120.00 3.75 NOCIL 110.35 117.40 109.10 113.80 IBULISL 107.30 113.50 104.20 110.45 TCIEXP 713.85 730.25 709.80 728.20 MAHLIFE 402.50 403.50 393.00 400.15 MANAPPURAM 174.00 176.60 172.25 176.05 SHREECEM 21849.00 22691.65 21710.30 22400.05 436.90 HONAUT 26693.70 26809.80 26500.00 26600.30 MAHSEAMLES 397.65 438.30 397.65 414.80 JMFINANCIL 91.25 94.30 90.15 92.50 FDC 208.40 210.20 207.00 207.90 SRF 3380.70 3473.00 3379.60 3467.50 MCDOWELL-N 557.50 575.85 557.50 575.25 10.95 OBEROIRLTY 513.90 522.55 508.00 512.65 ALKEM 2090.00 2126.00 2069.95 2124.30 STARCEMENT 88.80 97.40 88.50 92.40 TNPL 164.50 166.15 164.50 164.90 BAJAJ-AUTO 3030.00 3069.60 3005.00 3060.60 MOTHERSUMI 141.00 147.85 140.65 147.05 2.30 DLF 224.70 228.15 217.40 227.50 EIDPARRY 226.00 229.00 224.60 225.00 SOBHA 400.00 400.00 391.80 397.50 DBCORP 133.50 135.05 131.00 133.60 MRF 65400.00 65400.00 64285.35 64907.45 AMBUJACEM 196.00 204.60 195.65 201.70 2.70 HDFCLIFE 624.00 631.75 618.85 628.55 PETRONET 270.00 271.40 265.90 270.25 GDL 120.00 127.00 119.00 121.00 GUJGAS 250.00 261.90 249.00 259.70 ICICIPRULI 471.00 483.35 471.00 482.95 6.25 COLPAL 1450.00 1454.25 1435.05 1450.75 DIVISLAB 1826.00 1844.55 1826.00 1834.45 SHOPERSTOP 368.95 378.55 368.90 377.10 BAJAJHLDNG 3300.00 3445.00 3300.00 3435.00 38.35 HINDUNILVR 1920.00 1937.45 1907.00 1929.30 BATAINDIA 1699.95 1734.90 1689.00 1731.30 PRESTIGE 319.20 324.80 311.35 314.25 ANDHRABANK 16.45 16.45 16.00 16.10 DMART 1793.00 1837.05 1785.10 1831.00 15.25 JUBLFOOD 1692.00 1733.00 1679.30 1725.70 AUROPHARMA 444.35 453.65 444.35 451.05 GLAXO 1620.00 1644.00 1606.00 1625.60 MAGMA 55.00 56.50 54.00 55.60 DLF 217.30 228.30 217.30 227.10 1.60 M&M 523.60 526.20 519.10 524.60 PFC 115.20 116.50 113.65 116.00 RAIN 101.10 104.20 100.25 102.35 DHANUKA 414.95 417.50 408.20 409.90 DABUR 449.80 457.95 446.60 456.65 3.15 MFSL 555.25 566.00 553.95 558.70 DRREDDY 2879.25 2903.35 2867.45 2897.50 TATACOFFEE 91.00 91.35 88.60 89.20 NILKAMAL 1295.50 1295.50 1274.00 1288.30 SRTRANSFIN 1100.00 1133.95 1096.25 1131.95 7.70 BAJAJFINSV 9070.00 9165.30 8975.00 9144.60 AMBER 1159.00 1228.50 1159.00 1184.75 GSFC 73.20 75.25 73.05 74.60 VARROC 444.25 445.00 433.00 435.70 IBULHSGFIN 300.00 313.00 297.35 310.15 1.95 INDIGO 1330.00 1367.00 1322.65 1352.70 BALRAMCHIN 182.95 187.90 180.65 183.70 WELSPUNIND 48.65 52.00 48.45 48.85 MAHABANK 12.19 12.40 12.19 12.25 CADILAHC 256.60 259.60 253.05 258.30 1.25 GNFC 173.55 186.60 171.35 184.80 DCAL 73.65 73.75 72.05 73.75 AKZOINDIA 1956.95 1972.90 1948.50 1966.00 CHOLAHLDNG 505.50 508.00 501.30 505.35 BERGEPAINT 482.25 496.85 482.25 496.50 2.10 APOLLOHOSP 1475.00 1479.20 1459.65 1474.40 MMTC 18.55 21.80 18.50 20.70 JSWENERGY 68.60 72.50 68.50 71.50 BASF 980.00 986.50 975.25 976.05 GODREJCP 704.25 713.95 701.35 711.00 2.40 HINDALCO 206.80 208.55 204.50 207.30 NATIONALUM 43.70 44.75 43.35 44.55 GSPL 235.50 241.00 231.65 237.65 UNITEDBNK 8.62 8.75 8.55 8.73 ACC 1435.00 1477.00 1435.00 1460.15 4.15 SHREECEM 21560.00 22680.00 21560.00 22445.95 TATAPOWER 56.20 56.70 55.75 56.25 ERIS 483.00 500.65 478.60 494.35 TATAINVEST 800.00 802.20 794.00 799.60 PIDILITIND 1392.10 1407.30 1389.00 1403.60 3.90 ADANIPOWER 61.00 61.00 58.05 59.85 POWERGRID 190.65 190.80 189.00 190.50 IRCON 415.00 429.80 414.45 426.60 MHRIL 229.70 233.80 226.75 228.25 HDFCAMC 3025.20 3109.00 3002.25 3103.00 8.05 CONCOR 550.50 556.75 544.00 552.80 BERGEPAINT 488.60 496.90 484.15 495.35 PHOENIXLTD 850.00 870.00 845.00 858.15 REDINGTON 111.50 113.55 111.50 111.75 HINDPETRO 235.00 243.35 235.00 242.70 0.55 GODREJPROP 953.00 960.00 946.85 951.90 GAIL 123.45 124.40 122.65 123.85 AJANTPHARM 1005.75 1027.95 950.00 1022.45 HATHWAY 19.10 19.15 18.70 18.80 MARICO 332.00 334.60 329.30 333.15 0.50 NCC 54.80 55.20 53.40 53.70 GRANULES 122.00 132.00 121.80 130.40 PRSMJOHNSN 62.30 65.90 61.45 64.10 GET&D 149.60 155.80 148.00 152.10 SBILIFE 978.00 992.30 975.20 986.00 1.10 BIOCON 283.50 286.00 279.35 283.10 M&MFIN 320.70 325.80 315.50 324.95 GILLETTE 6550.25 6550.25 6437.40 6449.30 HAL 731.00 745.70 731.00 734.40 COLPAL 1432.00 1455.20 1432.00 1450.00 -0.35 OMAXE 157.55 165.00 154.90 155.80 ADANITRANS 326.05 335.10 322.30 332.10 HINDZINC 211.05 212.00 208.20 210.90 KPITTECH 85.85 87.15 85.85 86.15 LUPIN 752.00 760.65 750.10 757.00 -0.55 COALINDIA 204.80 204.80 198.25 200.20 ABCAPITAL 100.80 102.00 99.30 100.65 RESPONIND 89.00 90.50 88.80 89.75 JYOTHYLAB 146.00 148.80 146.00 148.50 HDFCLIFE 622.00 631.80 618.50 629.30 -0.65 ITC 234.80 235.80 233.85 234.20 SBILIFE 980.00 992.50 975.05 989.65 ASHOKA 102.00 103.80 99.35 100.20 KPRMILL 683.60 700.35 678.10 694.20 ICICIGI 1379.00 1396.00 1375.00 1387.75 -2.05 SUNTV 417.00 429.75 412.90 425.40 APOLLOTYRE 159.00 162.75 159.00 162.35 OIL 155.00 155.65 152.90 154.90 SYMPHONY 1121.05 1133.80 1112.25 1128.60 PETRONET 268.50 271.55 265.75 270.25 -0.70 INFIBEAM 54.00 56.70 52.40 53.60 ICICIPRULI 475.00 483.00 472.90 482.05 CESC 725.00 727.95 713.10 721.00 KALPATPOWR 415.05 420.70 408.30 417.05 NHPC 23.70 23.95 23.65 23.85 -0.10 ADANIGAS 167.00 173.20 166.00 168.30 IDBI 35.80 35.80 34.75 35.30 MOIL 151.70 157.90 151.10 155.65 BAYERCROP 3689.80 3797.20 3689.80 3771.70 VRLLOG 263.75 265.00 259.00 260.55 AUROPHARMA 445.40 453.85 445.40 450.50 -1.90 BALKRISIND 967.35 1000.00 959.20 995.75 LUPIN 775.00 775.00 750.10 756.25 SHANKARA 409.65 409.80 393.30 393.30 IFCI 6.60 6.65 6.55 6.61 VMART 1677.15 1678.75 1659.60 1671.30 DIVISLAB 1822.00 1846.00 1822.00 1835.00 -8.90 ICICIGI 1332.15 1396.05 1332.15 1390.50 PIDILITIND 1392.00 1406.95 1388.60 1403.70 NATCOPHARM 597.45 614.00 594.50 599.70 SOMANYCERA 219.40 219.50 215.00 216.20 JAGRAN* 62.15 62.85 62.00 62.50 PAGEIND 22682.05 23000.00 22450.00 22720.00 -110.85 LICHSGFIN 413.00 422.00 409.40 420.55 BEL 95.75 97.10 94.50 95.50 ABFRL 231.90 237.00 228.85 235.95 MASFIN 855.00 865.00 854.00 857.85 CCL 192.50 195.10 192.50 193.45 PEL 1460.00 1484.85 1450.00 1473.35 -7.60 HEROMOTOCO 2328.00 2345.85 2311.40 2318.45 ADANIGREEN 218.00 220.70 214.50 220.70 MINDAIND 358.50 362.35 355.35 361.70 RELAXO 630.00 630.00 616.80 627.45 CARBORUNIV 325.00 330.00 325.00 329.00 CONCOR 552.00 556.60 543.85 552.85 -3.50 SUDARSCHEM 420.00 447.95 418.00 437.95 WABAG 211.00 222.00 209.40 215.45 DBL 406.90 406.90 395.35 398.20 GICRE 240.00 242.80 238.00 238.45 SHRIRAMCIT 1355.00 1397.25 1347.60 1384.50 BIOCON 282.00 286.15 279.10 282.30 -1.85 UJJIVAN 328.05 333.20 327.00 331.00 WOCKPHARMA 238.00 243.90 237.35 240.35 INDIANB 99.10 99.10 97.50 98.15 TV18BRDCST 21.25 21.55 21.10 21.40 TIINDIA 490.10 490.60 482.00 482.85 INDIGO 1326.05 1368.00 1320.00 1355.25 -8.80 HCLTECH 585.00 593.15 578.05 585.65 RECLTD 140.40 140.50 136.70 138.55 COROMANDEL 533.75 533.75 524.00 527.30 RELCAPITAL 13.22 13.30 13.22 13.22 VSTIND 4205.00 4210.00 4156.70 4169.60 SIEMENS 1470.55 1483.00 1463.10 1473.55 -11.60 DMART 1799.95 1839.65 1785.80 1829.50 EQUITAS 100.00 102.65 99.00 101.10 CROMPTON 237.60 240.35 237.60 239.55 TIMETECHNO 53.30 53.40 51.05 52.20 SKFINDIA 2120.00 2142.90 2119.80 2138.70 HINDZINC 211.00 212.20 209.50 210.90 -2.15 ASHOKLEY 80.80 81.55 79.95 80.45 PAGEIND 22667.20 23000.00 22491.05 22812.90 RELINFRA 27.60 28.10 27.55 27.55 LUXIND 1322.90 1329.40 1305.80 1313.25 CERA 2570.35 2605.10 2570.35 2585.55 PFC 114.10 116.60 113.60 115.70 -1.25 HSCL 65.00 70.40 63.75 67.65 FORCEMOT 1130.00 1150.00 1117.00 1123.60 KRBL 264.50 269.80 252.60 266.15 LAXMIMACH 3318.90 3330.95 3305.75 3309.35 SUPRAJIT 201.30 203.20 198.75 200.55 BANKBARODA 94.00 95.80 93.50 95.10 -1.05 DIXON 4220.00 4254.25 4095.00 4137.55 TORNTPOWER 283.90 290.95 283.00 289.60 ITDC 297.35 304.20 293.00 293.80 GMDCLTD 62.40 63.05 61.05 62.45 TCNSBRANDS 593.60 599.70 585.00 589.65 PGHH 11088.00 11088.00 10950.00 10975.00 -124.30 DISHTV 12.20 12.50 11.91 12.42 SWANENERGY 122.00 123.70 118.45 121.00 DEEPAKFERT 100.40 101.60 97.50 99.00 CHALET 322.45 331.80 322.15 326.85 BLUEDART 2207.00 2235.00 2207.00 2213.30 GICRE 239.20 243.00 238.00 238.95 -3.10 RNAM 337.05 342.00 330.45 331.70 SUNTECK 420.35 430.00 418.40 423.75 JISLJALEQS 9.00 9.00 8.59 8.59 SYNGENE 308.00 310.50 305.95 308.65 EIHOTEL 140.85 141.50 139.00 139.75 UBL 1265.10 1267.00 1240.15 1250.00 -17.50 MOTHERSUMI 141.00 147.75 140.90 146.90 SUZLON 3.55 3.55 3.24 3.24 ASTERDM 161.60 161.60 157.15 160.20 IOB 11.29 11.29 10.80 11.08 GRINDWELL 591.20 594.80 585.95 589.60 PNB 61.00 61.60 60.15 60.85 -1.00 CGCL 199.80 201.95 193.45 196.40 JINDALSAW 82.40 85.80 80.50 84.10 OFSS 2683.20 2760.00 2676.00 2747.40 LEMONTREE 59.00 59.00 58.10 58.25 GEPIL 703.00 706.00 699.20 699.35 HAVELLS 636.50 638.00 624.50 629.60 -10.80 IBREALEST 80.50 86.20 79.60 85.65 POLYCAB 959.50 973.50 950.05 967.75 IDFC 36.35 36.95 35.90 36.20 NHPC 23.75 23.95 23.70 23.85 SHILPAMED 276.75 280.00 276.75 276.90 BANDHANBNK 485.55 493.70 483.10 484.60 -8.75 TECHM 776.90 784.90 767.50 769.70 BHARATFORG 480.75 489.90 476.00 488.10 PGHL 4237.90 4305.60 4190.00 4253.60 PGHH 10991.60 11016.00 10957.50 10987.50 TVTODAY 240.00 240.40 239.15 240.25 ASHOKLEY 80.30 81.50 80.00 80.60 -1.50 HAVELLS 639.90 639.90 624.80 629.45 MEGH 56.90 61.00 56.80 58.00 CHAMBLFERT 151.20 153.90 149.25 151.10 ZENSARTECH 181.65 190.80 181.65 183.60 SADBHAV 119.85 121.55 119.45 120.05 BOSCHLTD 14742.00 14745.20 14505.70 14530.00 -298.00 ONGC 125.00 125.40 123.15 123.50 VENKYS 1680.10 1708.65 1674.00 1688.80 COCHINSHIP 404.80 407.50 396.25 403.65 PTC 55.35 55.50 55.00 55.25 VAIBHAVGBL 860.00 860.00 860.00 860.00 NIACL 146.00 146.90 142.50 145.00 -3.30 CEATLTD 984.05 995.50 979.50 991.90 DELTACORP 181.00 187.80 181.00 182.90 ECLERX 668.00 677.25 660.90 667.55 JSL 37.80 38.30 37.40 37.95 FLFL 396.30 405.00 396.00 402.15 NMDC 127.40 127.40 118.10 121.60 -6.45 HEIDELBERG 183.55 201.90 183.05 193.30 IGL 413.00 419.15 407.45 417.80 CANFINHOME 387.00 387.60 382.05 384.45 TATAMETALI 619.70 638.80 619.55 633.10 SFL 1312.00 1323.00 1299.00 1311.50 %&'%()"+) ,-' . ,. /0101 )8 Q = 3 =9 ) Tehran: Iran's President . $'*!!" Hassan Rouhani said the ( Islamic republic's response on Q R Wednesday to a US strike that $ $ $ % %> killed one of its generals shows "we don't retreat in the face of Kuwait City: Kuwait on said it had been hacked and America". Wednesday denied reports that noted that the report was not "If America has committed Baghdad: Iraq's President Baghdad: Iraq's Prime Iraqi military commanders to the United States had decided to published on its general wire. a crime... It should know that Barham Saleh on Wednesday Minister's office said on take the necessary precautions," withdraw its troops from the The United States said on it will receive a decisive Iranian officials since the assas- condemned Iran's missile Wednesday it had received "an it said, adding that no Iraqi Gulf state, saying the Twitter Friday that it was deploying up response," Rouhani said in a sination that Soleimani's death strikes on Iraqi bases where US official verbal message" from forces had been hurt in the account of its official news to 3,500 more troops to the televised address. "If they are will see US forces leave the and other foreign troops are Iran informing it that a missile attack. agency had been hacked. Middle East with reprisals wise, they won't take any other region. based, saying he feared "dan- attack on US forces stationed on "Iraq rejects any violation of The state-run Kuwait News expected after an American action at this juncture." "They cut off the hand of gerous developments" in the Iraqi soil was imminent. its sovereignty and attacks on its Agency tweeted that the Kuwaiti drone killed top Iranian gener- The remarks came hours our dear Soleimani. The region. Iran launched 22 missiles at territory," the premier's office defence minister had been al Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad. after Iran fired a wave of mis- revenge for him is to cut off "We denounce the Iranian Iraqi bases housing US and added, without specifically con- informed by the commander of The Kuwait incident comes siles at Iraqi bases housing US America's feet from this missile bombing that hit mili- other coalition troops early demning the missile strikes. US forces in the emirate of after a US letter apparently troops in retaliation for the region," Rouhani said. tary installations on Iraqi ter- Wednesday in response to the Qasem Soleimani had begun or It said Abdel Mahdi was in their intention to withdraw signalling a pullout of forces assassination of Qasem "If America's feet is cut off ritory and renew our rejection killing of senior Revolution would begin shortly, and that talks with domestic and foreign from the Arifjan base within from Iraq caused alarm, before Soleimani. from this region, and its hand of the repeated violation of state Guards commander Qasem the strike would be limited to partners to prevent an "open three days. the White House and the But Rouhani said it would of aggression is cut off for good, sovereignty and the transfor- Soleimani in a US drone strike where the US military was war." Secretary of State Mike The news, published in both Pentagon said there were no not be enough if Iran's armed this is the real and final mation of Iraq into a battlefield in Baghdad last week. located in Iraq without specify- Pompeo earlier said he had Arabic and English, was delet- such plans and that the letter forces hit back for any other response of the nations of the for warring sides," his office In its first statement hours ing the locations," it said. spoken to Masrour Barzani, ed within minutes. was merely a draft. Kuwait's action taken by the United region to America," he added. said in a statement. later, premier Adel Abdel The prime minister's office the prime minister of the "The (Twitter) account of Arifjan Base, which lies 70 States. "In my view, America Soleimani, the head of the Iran launched the missiles Mahdi's office said it had been said it was simultaneously con- autonomous Kurdish region in Kuwait News Agency was kilometres south of the capital, must receive the main response Revolutionary Guards' foreign early Wednesday in response to warned. tacted by the US, as the missiles northern Iraq. hacked... The report about the is the main US base in Kuwait. from the nations of the region," operations arm, the Quds the killing of senior Revolution "We received an official slammed into the Ain al-Asad But it remained unclear if intention of the US troops to pull It houses several thousand US he said. Force, was killed last week in a Guards commander Qasem verbal message from the Islamic base in western Iraq and Harir there was any contact between out is untrue," Government troops and serves as a military The president was repeat- US drone strike near Baghdad Soleimani in a US drone strike Republic of Iran that the Iranian further north. Pompeo or any other top US spokesman Tareq al-Mazrem transit point to Iraq and ing a common refrain among international airport. AFP in Iraq last week. AFP response to the assassination of "We immediately warned official and Abdel Mahdi. AFP said in a statement. KUNA also Afghanistan. AFP % . * Q 6 Q = " "" #%" Beijing: China on Wednesday urged restraint from all sides Washington: US President (Bolton) would know nothing pared to testify. after Iran launched missiles at Donald Trump claimed John about what we're talking about Trump said, “That's going Iraqi bases housing US and Bolton would "know nothing" because the Ukraine president to be up to the lawyers. It'll be British troops, saying Beijing Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Soleimani, as "terrorist in Paris: Western powers on should not repeat these reckless about the Senate impeachment has said no pressure whatso- up to the Senate, and we'll see would play a "responsible role" Minister Benjamin Netanayhu chief", the Israeli Prime Wednesday condemned Iran's and dangerous attacks but should trial, a day after the former ever," Trump told reporters in how they feel.” in helping to defuse tensions on Wednesday warned arch- Minister congratulated US missile attack on Iraqi bases instead pursue urgent de-esca- national security advisor said response to a question. “He (Bolton) would know Iran fired more than a dozen enemy Iran that his country President Donald Trump for housing US and other foreign lation." Earlier, Foreign Secretary he was ready to testify. He addressing reporters at nothing about what we're talk- ballistic missiles overnight at would inflict a "crushing blow" eliminating him by "acting troops, urging an end to the esca- Dominic Raab warned that Trump has become the the Oval Office during a joint ing about, because as you know Iraqi bases housing coalition on Tehran if it is attacked fol- swiftly, boldly and resolutely". lating crisis. another war in the Middle East third president in US history to media appearance with visiting the Ukrainian government forces, the first act of the Islamic lowing the US killing a top "Qassem Soleimani was Iran fired more than a dozen would only benefit the Islamic be impeached as the House of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos came out with a very strong republic's promised revenge for Iranian general. responsible for the death of ballistic missiles in the early State group "and other terrorist Representatives formally Mitsotakis. statement no pressure no any- the US killing of top general Netanyahu's statement countless innocent people. He hours of Wednesday, officials in groups". charged him with abuse of “Will you be OK if John thing and this from the boss," Qasem Soleimani last week. came as Iran launched over a destabilised many countries. Washington and Tehran said. The European Union's for- power and obstructing the Bolton testifies?” Trump was he said. "It is not in the interest of dozen ballistic missiles target- For decades, he sowed fear and Iran said it was responding eign policy chief Josep Borrell Congress, setting up a Senate asked. "That's from the president any party that the situation in the ing at least two bases in Iraq misery and anguish. And he to the US killing of top Iranian said the attack was yet another trial that will decide whether he On Monday, Bolton had of Ukraine. The foreign min- Middle East worsens further," where the US military and was planning much worse," general Qasem Soleimani last example of "escalation and remains in office after three said that he had concluded that, ister came out with a statement foreign ministry spokesman coalition forces' are stationed, Netanyahu said. week, warning it would hit back increased confrontation". tumultuous years. if the Senate issues a subpoena that was equally as strong," Geng Shuang said at a regular in revenge for the killing of the "President Trump should even harder if Washington "It is in no-one's interest to "It'll be up to the Senate. He for his testimony, he was pre- Trump said. PTI press briefing. "We call on the commander of Iran's powerful be congratulated for acting responded. "All is well!" US turn up the spiral of violence parties concerned to exercise Revolutionary Guards, General swiftly, boldly and resolutely President Donald Trump's tweet- even further," he added, warning restraint," he said. Qasem Soleimani, in a US against this terrorist-in-chief, ed. "Assessment of casualties & that the crisis was hampering the ->,? + 6 Geng said China would drone strike on Friday, which who was the architect and dri- damages taking place now. So far, fight against Islamic State. "play a responsible role in pro- was ordered by President ver of Iran's campaign of car- so good!" He would be making EU Foreign Ministers will - 3 moting a de-escalation of the sit- Donald Trump. nage and terror throughout the a statement on Wednesday hold emergency talks on the Iran ,>; uation as soon as possible". "We're standing steadfast Middle East and throughout morning, he added. - 'Refrain crisis Friday to discuss what the China, a permanent mem- against those who seek to kill the world," he added. from further violence'. bloc can do to reduce tensions. 7 ber of the UN Security Council, us. We're standing with deter- The Israeli leader also NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg French Foreign Minister Melbourne: About 10,000 is a key partner of Iran and a mination and with stressed that the region is split said: "I condemn the Iranian Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a / camels are at risk of being major buyer of the country's oil. force.Whoever tries to attack us between radical Islamists and missile attacks on US and coali- statement: "The priority is more 7.&2- shot and killed in a "China has always advocat- will suffer a crushing blow in the moderate forces with the tion forces in Iraq. NATO calls than ever for a de-escalation. Jakarta: Indonesia has drought-ravaged region of ed that all parties concerned return," Netanyahu said at a "State of Israel is the anchor of on Iran to refrain from further "France remains deter- deployed fighter jets and war- 019 was the second hottest Australia, after complaints that should properly resolve their conference in Jerusalem's The stability in these stormy waters”. violence." A NATO official said mined to work to ease tensions ships to patrol islands near the 2year on record and ended the thirsty animals are endan- conflicts through dialogue, Begin Heritage Center. "Many leaders in the Middle none of its troops in Iraq had and is in contact with all the disputed South China Sea, the hottest decade in history, gering local indigenous people negotiation and other peaceful Describing the assassinat- East agree with what I am say- been hurt in the strikes. UK’s PM parties to encourage restraint the military said Wednesday, the European Union's climate as they desperately search for means," Geng said. AFP ed Iranian commander, ing," he emphasised. AFP Johnson told parliament: "Iran and responsibility." AFP escalating tensions with monitoring service said water. Beijing after a diplomatic spat Wednesday. The slaughter will take over "trespassing" Chinese Data released by place in the area of Anangu vessels. the Copernicus Climate Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara President Joko Widodo Change Service (C3S) showed (APY) - a sparsely-populated also headed Wednesday to that worldwide temperatures part of South Australia which the fishing-rich waters around last year were second only to is home to a number of indige- the Natuna islands, which 2016, in which temperatures nous groups. border the South China Sea, were boosted 0.12 degrees The cull will see be carried most of which is claimed by Celsius by an exceptionally out by professional shooters in China despite competing strong El Nino natural weath- helicopters with Seven News claims from other Southeast er event. reporting that 10,000 camels Asian nations including The average temperature in are at risk. Vietnam, the Philippines and 2019 was only a few hun- "There is extreme pressure Malaysia. dredths of a degree below the on remote Aboirignal com- The Indonesian military 2016 level. munities in the APY lands said it had deployed eight war- The five last years have and their pastoral [livestock] ships and four jet fighters ahead been the hottest on record, and operations as the camels search of Widodo's visit in an appar- the period of 2010-2019 was for water," APY's general man- ent bid to assert its sovereign- the hottest decade since records ager Richard King said in a ty over the region. AFP began, C3S said. statement. AFP 8 %&'%()"+) ,-' . ,. /0101

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The kind help mechanism. “We are currently % ed that we would take this up as our standing the biology of front and hind of cladding and scaffolding needed working on 3D printing these legs by mission to make amputee dogs self limbs of seven to 10 different dogs we depended on the type of loss and other creating a model for it and using vari- reliant.” were able to define three categories: issues specific to each dog,” says she. ous cloning softwares. We are hopeful It demanded a lot of research on amputed paws, front limbs missing Through this, the students aim to that we will be able to turn this around $ part of the students. Another student, and hind limbs missing. Based on this make every dog in India self reliant as into a simple three step process where Shreeya Mittal says that initially they we were able to design specific models this would meet their needs and restore people will be able to help dogs and studied many solutions that were tried that would help each of the target areas the ability to not just walk but run and other such animals using their phones %M previously such as wheelchair for dogs differently. The kind of materials, the lead a healthy normal life again. and our guidelines in the near future,” and a fixed leg tied to the limbs. The stu- shape and design of our model were the Both the girls said that they deeply they added. O4 ' + # ' ' ' , RIGHTS WARRIOR ) , + .) , ' 728$3 99 %%: " , ' ) , + ) ) + : ) ") ) ) ). , ' ;# # , , ) :: e seems to be quite busy on that animation and enhancement ,) , :- < his phone. Completely technology which bring out such ' ;P Hengrossed. As I break the stories so beautifully. Period dra- silence and begin the conversation mas like Mughal-e-Azam, Lagaan L.' ) by congratulating actor-producer were always being made. It is the Ajay Devgn for his latest and way of relating the story and 100th film, Tanhaji: The Unsung shooting has changed today. Even Warrior, he interrupts me, Tanhaji has been given such amaz- = “Actually, we never planned it to be ing special effects which haven’t $ ! $ my 100th. It just happened by been used in any other film chance. During the shoot, we before.” ' P AM( realised that it’s a century (laughs).” When working on a period Directed by Om Raut, the film film, one’s background research is set in the 17th century and is has to be on point. All the ! 3$ !!$ based on the life of Tanhaji facts and figures need a 9 ! % Malusare, the military leader of thorough check and !$ ! !? ??$ Maratha ruler Chhatrapati accuracy in order to * ! Shivaji Maharaj, who took answer questions lton John and Chris Hemsworth are among the part in the plan to recapture raised by experts. Ecelebrities donating big bucks for relief efforts as !N*12*9O%* Kondhana fort near Pune Ajay says that their wildfires engulf Australia. ! M< from the army of Mughals research began Hemsworth, the Australian actor who plays Thor ! BM headed by UdayBhan. approximately in the Marvel film franchise, took to social media on Ajay took up this role as “four years ago,” Monday to share that he will donate $1 million and 2 he was fascinated by where they not asked his millions of followers to show support as well. 9 ! BB% Tanhaji. “He was not just a only dug out He added that “every penny counts.” * warrior, he was a son, a information but So far, the wildfires have scorched an area twice the ! brother, a husband, a also spoke to size of the US state of Maryland. The blazes have killed Q . 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The singer said he wanted to bring $ , ' , , elaborating on the rea- what we, collec- my character would have in that attention to the devastation that wildfires have caused, '., : ) sons why he felt it was tively, were particular situation. In this film, I saying it has reached a “biblical scale.” important to tell this doing,” adds he. did what Tanhaji would have done Hemsworth and John join a growing list of 1 = story to people. Ajay However, even during that time. I am not Ajay celebrities who have pledged to donate toward relief points out that we as one gives out Devgn at that moment. 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he future of jobs is the biggest WOMEN’ challenge that we are facing today. TAnd to overcome it, student-centric learning should be adopted, which includes teaching entrepreneurship. Professors should be mentors and they should also keep learning,” said Shobha Mishra Ghosh, Assistant Secretary General, FICCI. She spoke to the students of MBA, ' " 2 ' ! BBA, BCA, Science and Humanities, and = C/> 3 % /"0 2 ? edition of Dr Paarivendhar Lecture ":& /2 % %2/ = ** $$%! " $ ; aveen Patnaik, Chief Dr Samanta said, “Many = > NMinister of Odisha, tribal organisations and ? inaugurated the Adani-KISS intellectuals requested many %2/ ? Tribal Residential School at times to open a branch in = > Bankishole, Baripada, Mayurbhanj district for Mayurbhanj, Odisha, yes- under privileged children. ? terday. Today their requests have Addressing the gather- been fulfilled. The poor trib- ? )D ing, Patnaik said, “Education al students of Mayurbhaj %2/ -C : ) is empowerment and the district will get quality edu- C " real transformation can be cation. It has been decided ! ? possible only with the help of that only the candidates of ? education.” Patnaik thanked Mayurbhanj will get employ- #0& KISS authority and Adani ment in Adani-KISS. Adani- Group for establishment of KISS is fully equipped with %1 2 school. all modern facilities. It has 6 =. > uman values are the essence of lit- guages.” Dr Priti Adani said, Dr Achyuta Samanta, said, completed their education been established on 50 acres 4 4/ Herature”, opined the dignitaries at Gracing the occasion, Mridula “Education is the most pow- “Almost 28 years back, KISS successfully and are placed in of land with complete finan- the 17th Kadambini Literature Festival Garg said that literature is gradually los- erful tool for social transfor- took initiatives to include different sectors. It is not cial support of Adani foun- and Patrika Hat. Gracing the occasion ing it sheen, following the readers’ apa- mation. Adani foundation is tribal community in the important for KISS that dation.” as a chief guest, former External Affairs thy. That’s why the reader base is happy to strengthen the sce- mainstream. Now KISS is the 60,000 students are getting On this occasion, a 50- ?' Minister, Salman Khurshid, said, declining day by day. Now, there is a nario in the far off tribal largest tribal institution and educated rather it is impor- bed hospital in the campus 4 “Human values enjoy the uniformity widespread difference observed between areas of Odisha by partner- the first tribal university in tant that it has created aware- was also inaugurated by Dr across the religions. But it differs when the ethical (moral) and corporal values ing with the prestigious the world. More than 30,000 ness among more than 60 Priti G Adani. The hospital presented in diverse languages.” in our nation. “While basic traits like Kalinga Institute of Social students are currently pursu- lakh tribal students of will serve the students, staff “The inclination towards English compassion, kindness, humility and tol- Sciences (KISS).” ing their education from KG Odisha and other states of as well as the common peo- has been soared to such a level, it is erance fall within the domain of moral In his welcome address, to PG, while 20,000 students India.” ple of Mayurbhanj district. 3 ? envisaged that not any of Indian lan- values, only literature can uphold these. IG guages will be able to upkeep its exis- The rapid depreciation of human val- ? tence in the years to come,” said guest ues are taking its toll on its very survival. ' ; <; of honour, Rahul Dev, an eminent jour- In such circumstances, we have to sus- 6 !?' 0(/ ;<" nalist. In fact, India is a multi-lingual tain our literature in order to upkeep our nation. “However, our excessive affin- moral values at any cost,” added Garg. ?' ity towards English has thrown our own Only literature can bring a change iren Rijiju, Union Minister of State Speaking on the occasion, Surjit languages into jeopardy,” added Dev. in the society, said Rajat Kapoor, Kfor Youth Affairs and Sports, has Singh Deswal, DG, CRPF, said that the ? He said, “There is a direct link renowned filmmaker, director and called upon the police forces to spe- police forces have a sizable contribution between language and literature. actor. Without money, a book can be cialise in one sport each so as to take to the sports achievements of the coun- Anybody can create potent creation created but not a film. On this occasion, the country to new heights in the field try. Describing Rijiju as a fitness icon, though his/her own language and liter- the prestigious National level Nilimarani of international games. Deswal added that he is an inspiration ature. Remarkably, advanced nations Sahitya Samman-2020 was conferred Gracing the closing ceremony of the for the youths of our country. like China, Japan, Russia, Germany and upon distinguished novelist Anuradaha 4th All India Police Judo Cluster The Judo Cluster games included — South Korea are developing without the Ray. She was given 5 lakhs as cash Championship as the chief guest, Rijiju Judo, Taekwondo, Wushu and medium of English language. Their award along with a silver medal. disclosed that India aims at being in the Gymnastics. While CRPF bagged gold technology and science have been pre- Professor Shantanu Acharya said, top 10 positions of the 2028 Olympic medals in both Male and Female cate- pared in their respective languages. But “Literature is nothing but visiting one’s games in Los Angeles. gory in Judo and Taekwondo, it won it is surprising to observe that such trend inner self. It has no link with the soci- Rijiju, who is also the Minister of gold in the Wushu (Male) and is not followed in our nation. Though ety. As life is full of joy, therefore, it State for Minority Affairs, said, “Our Gymnastics, too. The gold in Wushu such exercises demand a little pain but should be drafted into literature in var- government has been working towards (Female) category went to SSB. The ! . ! . we will fetch long term dividends in sci- ious humorous forms.” making a vibrant sports culture in the other forces present in the medal tally 2;' 3 ence and technology. In this context, the On this occasion, the latest edition country.” Making a reference to the included — BSF, CISF, ITBP, Assam %0 &. '2 ?& educational institutions have greater of Kadambini, Kunikatha and the Khelo India programme, Rijiju added as an extra curricular activity. He Rifles, Punjab Police and Assam Police. )GG roles to play. They should encourage English version of Iti Samanta’s novel that his ministry is trying to change the revealed that the proposed new educa- CRPF topped the competition with 54 ?& their pupils to carry forward research Shankuntalara Jhia (Shakuntala’s sporting mindset of the country by tion policy will give centrestage to medals, which included 24 gold, 19 sil- ! . and create innovations in their own lan- Daughter) were unveiled by the guests. updating the status of sports and games sports. ver and 11 Bronze. %0 &. '2 ? $ $!3 !$ 4% $%&%4 #% n Monday, Rajesh Through the web- ORanjan, DG, CISF cast address, Ranjan he Institute of Cost president, IFAC, Alan tices which have been suc- addressed the force per- emphasised that CISF TAccountants of India Hatfield, ACCA-UK, Graham cessfully adopted and tested sonnel of 340 units and would observe the year organises a global summit on Terry from South Africa, Prof in large business conglomer- formations 2020 as the year of Mission 5 Trillion – CMA as Luckmika Perera from ates in different parts of (Sector/Zone/Group “mobility” to accomplish a Cryogenic Force. The sum- Australia, Paul Sharman from world. Transnational sharing Headquarters/Regional its objective of serving mit aligns with the national Canada and Daping Gao of knowledge and its practi- Training the nation with utmost goal set by PM Narendra from China will be present. cal application in given cir- Centres/Reserve dedication and profes- Modi to achieve USD 5 Apart from this many cumstances would certainly Battalions). The objec- sionalism. Trillion economy by 2024. It renowned speakers from promote momentum tive of the his webcast He also urged the will be held from January nine India will address the dele- required to propel the Indian address was to reach out force personnel to con- to 11 at Ashok hotel. Union Minister for Railways nance, cost management gates. The participants will economy to a high-geared and connect with the tinue focussing on Som Parkash, Union and Commerce & Industry strategies/ tools, designing include CMDs and director path. More disruptive ideas last force personnel WITT, that is, all mea- Minister of State for will be the chief guest of the cost effective sustainable (finance) of PSUs, corporate and blue ocean business deployed in far-flung sensitive establishments Museum, Kolkata and sures for welfare of Commerce & Industry will be valedictory session. products, global cost manage- heads, CFOs, management strategies coupled with IT areas of the country all of our country. He also total number of fire wing troops and their families, the chief guest at the inaugur- The summit has one ple- ment practices, sector specif- accountants, senior manage- driven tools, AI & analytical across. highlighted the achieve- units is 103 with two new emphasis to create infra- al session. Anurag Singh nary session on Mission 5 ic CMA cryogenic roles. ment executives, corporate skills shall bring change in the In his address, he ments of the force during units at NPGCL, structure and logistics, Thakur, Union Minister of Trillion – Strategies and six A cultural evening will stalwarts, professionals, prac- current economic spectrum. congratulated the force the last year. Today CISF Aurangabad (Bihar) & training with focus on State for Finance & Corporate technical sessions on Mission also be held on the inaugura- titioners and academicians The road map will also help personnel for their self- is securing 347 units PVUNL, Patratu physical fitness and Affairs will be the chief guest 5 Trillion – Levers, driving tion day at BR Ambedkar from India and abroad. various national missions of less and dedicated ser- with two new inductions (Jharkhand). It has sports, leveraging mod- of the technical session of the SDG thru’ CMA, driving Auditorium. 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"/ " !" announced a fundraising exhibi- card on Wednesday as she attempts Playing in combination for the a difficult 2019 season and progressed tion match at Melbourne’s Rod to resurrect her career after an first time in their careers, Williams and to the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-4 win 70&*3-?')0? Laver Arena — centre court at injury-plagued 2019. Wozniacki beat top-seeded over eighth-seeded Caroline the Australian Open — for The 32-year-old, who won Johanna Larsson of Sweden Garcia. orld number one Rafael January 15, the week before the the tournament in 2008, has and Caroline Dolehide of the World No 15 Petra Marcic, Nadal steered Spain into opening Grand Slam of the year. slipped down the rankings to 147, United States 6-2, 6-1 after the No 2 seed, lost 3-6, 6-4, 6- Wthe ATP Cup quarter- The players were revealed on outside automatic qualification. beating Nao Hibino and 4 to France’s Alize Cornet, who finals on Wednesday despite an Wednesday with Naomi Osaka, But the Russian remains a big Makoto Ninomiya of Japan in finished 2019 outside the top 50 uncharacteristically error-ridden Caroline Wozniacki, Nick name and she will line up at their opening match. for the first time in eight years. performance, with Argentina also Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas Melbourne Park for a 16th time Williams was a driving Cornet sealed the match after 2 powering through. joining Federer, Williams and since her debut in 2003. force in their win on Wednesday, dom- hours, 16 minutes with three consec- After six days of round robin Nadal. “To be in the draw of the inating the court, though she paid trib- utive aces. play at the inaugural team event “For a period of about two- Australian Open is incredible,” across Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, and-a-half hours we’re going to Sharapova said. eight teams are left standing from be showcasing the game, but also “I’ve had wonderful experi- the 24 that started. coming together as a communi- ences there, from holding the Australia, Serbia, Russia and ty to play our part in the relief championship trophy to losing Britain booked their spots in effort,” said Tennis Australia some very tough finals as well — the knockout phase on chief Craig Tiley. there’s been a lot of ups and downs Tuesday, with Spain — The devastation has seen a in Australia. who won the revamped host of sports stars pledge money, “So to have another chance, Davis Cup in Madrid in with more than Aus$1.2 million another opportunity, to compete November — and (US$820,000) raised so far from on all those courts is very special.” Argentina rounding out an initiative by tennis chiefs to She reached the fourth last the six group winners. donate Aus$100 for each ace year, upsetting defending champi- Belgium and Canada served during the Australian on Caroline Wozniacki in an epic joined them as the two best- summer. third round win. AFP placed runners-up. All the quarter-finals are in Sydney with Australia facing Britain in the first encounter today, fol- ! / lowed by Argentina against Russia. Novak Djokovic’s Serbia take -0)Q0) on Canada tomorrow, while Spain are pitted against Belgium. % - - < !" ormer world No 1 and two- Nadal saw off the brave chal- Ftime Grand Slam champion lenge of Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka : form for Sydney and Melbourne Garbine Muguruza had a 6-1, 7- 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, but the 19-time later,” said world number two 6 (2) win over American Shelby Grand Slam winner made 36 Madison Keys beat Djokovic. Rogers to advance to the quarter- unforced errors. Samantha Stosur 7-5, 6-3 on In other action, emerging finals of Shenzhen Open on “It was important the first set, Wednesday to be among three Polish young gun Hubert Hurkacz Wednesday. and then in the second I had some Americans with second-round upset world number four Dominic Muguruza will play Zarina tough moments but at the same wins at Brisbane International. Thiem for his third win over a top Diyas in the quarterfinals after & 2 ! " time I was able to manage well to “Sam obviously has a great 30 player at the tournament after the Kazakhstan player defeated have a break at the right moment, serve and a great forehand and beating Diego Schwartzman and Anna Blinkova 6-1, 6-7 (9), 6-4. Open, where she advanced to the so happy for the victory,” said she’s really tricky off of her slice,” Borna Coric. “My goal is to play as fourth round. Nadal, who is yet to drop a set. Keys said. “So I’ve known that in Poland’s 2-1 win over Austria many matches as I can, so Fifth-seeded Ekaterina He came on court after team- the past; I just felt like in the past ended Thiem’s team’s chances of I’m looking forward to Alexandrova extended mate and world number 10 Roberto I wasn’t doing a great job at han- topping their group, leaving Croatia my next match and to her winning streak to Bautista Agut downed Go Soeda 6- dling my side of the court.” and Argentina to battle it out to keep advancing in the seven matches when she 2, 6-4 to secure the tie. In earlier American victories, secure an automatic quarter-final tournament,” Muguruza defeated 2014 finalist Peng Djokovic was also a winner, Alison Riske beat Barbora place. said. “I’ve never played Shuai 7-6 (7), 6-1 in 83 continuing his unbeaten record at Strycova 6-3, 6-4 and Danielle Left-hander Guido Pella got (Diyas) so I’m looking for- minutes. the tournament as he warms up for Collins defeated Yulia Putintseva Argentina off to a strong start, ward to facing a new opponent.” She will now meet fourth- a crack at an eighth Australian 6-1, 6-0. defeating former world number Wednesday’s victory was the seeded Qiang Wang in the quar- Open crown. Australian world No 1 three Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/1) 6-3, first time Muguruza has had terfinals after the Chinese play- The superstar eased past Chile’s Ashleigh Barty is just one win before a focused Schwartzman consecutive wins at a WTA tour- er beat Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6- Cristian Garin 6-3, 6-3 as Serbia from the doubles final. She com- crushed Coric 6-2, 6-2. nament since last year’s French 4, 0-6, 7-6 (5). won their tie 2-1, with Dusan bined with Kiki Bertens to beat It was not all doom and gloom Lajovic also clinching his singles second-seeded Nicole Melichar for Croatia, who still had the match. and Yifan Xu 6-3, 6-2 in less than chance to sneak into the last eight blew the chance, allowing Canada expense of France and South Africa. “I really am really happy with an hour on Wednesday. as one of the best runners-up. to go through instead. Some US$15 million in prize the challenges that I’ve had in the Barty will play American After losing their two singles, David Goffin’s Belgium, who money and up to 750 singles and last six, seven days here, and hope- Jennifer Brady in the second they needed to win the doubles, but were not playing on Wednesday, 250 doubles ATP rankings points fully that can allow me to build my round in singles today. AFP Ivan Dodig and Nikola Mektic also crept into the knockouts at the are at stake. % ?% Q$ 5 - : 01;8! ? ) : .)0-*0& Mane became the second star from Senegal to be named ep Guardiola warned Manchester City of African Player of the Year after PManchester United’s powers of recovery El Hadji Diouf, who was the after his side outclassed their city rivals 3-1 at continent’s best player in 2001 Old Trafford to put one foot in the League Cup and 2002. final. He scored 34 goals and pro- The holders were rampant before the break duced 12 assists in 61 appear- as Bernardo Silva’s wonder strike, Riyad ances in 2019, according to Mahrez’s cool finish and an own goal from CAF statistics. Andreas Pereira put City well on course for a Salah’s tally stood at 26 third straight final. goals and 10 assists in 55 United’s captain for the evening Marcus matches while Mahrez account- Rashford restored some pride for the hosts to ed for 14 goals and 18 assists in reduce the deficit 20 minutes from time, but 48 games last year. they face a huge task when the sides meet again The key Senegalese player for the semi-final, second leg on January 29. shared the 2018/19 Premier However, Guardiola remains 2 /!5 League Golden Boot award wary after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s with Salah and Arsenal’s Pierre- men recovered from losing 2-0 at .2&4 Emerick Aubameyang from home to Paris Saint-Germain in last Gabon. season’s Champions League iverpool star Sadio Mane “I would love to thank all last 16 to progress. Lwas crowned on Tuesday as the Senegalese people. They “It’s a good result, but it Africa’s 2019 Player of the Year have been for me all the time, is not over because it is for the first time at an awards they push me,” said Mane, United,” Guardiola told Sky gala in Egypt. extending sincere gratitude to Sports. The 27-year old Senegalese people from his village Bambali. “Last season is a striker was up against his The award for the youth good example Liverpool teammate Mohamed category was given to Morocco’s against PSG. Salah, the Egyptian who won Achraf Hakimi of Borussia Hopefully in front the award the last two years, Dortmund. of our fans we can and Algerian Riyad Mahrez of The CAF Team of the Year make a good game Manchester City. featured Salah, Mane and and reach the final.” “I am really happy and at Aubameyang as well as Mahrez United have the same time I am really and Ajax duo Andre Onana and shown their ability to proud to win this award,” said Hakim Ziyech. win at the Etihad already Mane at the ceremony organ- Paris Saint-Germain mid- this season as they tore ised by the Confederation of fielder Idrissa Gueye was City apart on the African Football in the included alongside Senegal counter-attack to shock Egyptian Red Sea city of team-mate Kalidou Koulibaly, the Premier League Hurghada. with Hakimi, Joel Matip and champions on home soil “It's a big day for me.” Serge Aurier also selected. just a month ago. , 80 %&'%()"+) ,-' . ,. /0101

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The more you play, the more into the T20 World Cup. $ ! . ! experienced you get and you keep On a day when his lead pacer / AA & learning. Whereas first-class and Test Jasprit Bumrah returned from a long / A+%* @ cricket are formats where you have time injury layoff, Kohli spoke about the J ( to think about your game but in T20 options at his disposal as India geared > $ ' % you don’t have that time,” Thakur said up for the mega event, to be held in following India’s seven-wicket win Australia later this year. RAUF, RASHID TAKE HAT-TRICKS IN BBL against Sri Lanka. “I think there’ll be one player who Melbourne: & 7 $ & Playing IPL regularly over the will be a surprise package. Prasidh ( $ past couple of seasons has been one of Krishna is someone who has bowled & > ! the reasons for his success, feels really well in domestic cricket,” Kohli ! - - * % Thakur. said after India’s seven-wicket win. “So whenever you practice, you Given that the skipper has men- * G $ $ need to add to your strengths and keep tioned his name, the 23-year-old 1$ 9 ' - ,3B, %0 bettering your skills. Over a period of could be part of the team for the : ": ":C time, while practising I have been upcoming New Zealand tour. . & developing my skills and brushing it up. For the uninitiated, besides his bowling the Super Over in a high- ! ! Playing last two-three years in the IPL, exploits at the domestic circuit, stakes IPL game against Delhi Capitals *B< ( $ - - % and domestic cricket, I have gotten bet- Krishna showed composure while last year. ter,” Thakur said. NEW DELHI TO HOST ITTF EC MEETING Like all the young pacers, Thakur New Delhi: * 0 also spoke about the contribution 2 * ! * from Indian team’s bowling coach 4 0-> 9 N2**9O9 - %* ! Bharat Arun as it’s difficult to manage ! % sessions with a personal coach in a 2)'4&0 went out to bowl. cricket… the middle of * 0 2**9 ) heavy duty cricket calendar. “Look, I’m no doctor. February. I even think that ' ! $A+=K * ! * 9 “At this point, it is very difficult to ri Lanka head coach He was in a hell of a lot of could be a push. So, yeah, 2 N**92O % work with a particular coach because SMickey Arthur has indi- pain in the dressing room. I just hope the best for him. * 0 ! ! 2**9 I am in and out of the Indian team. cated that left-arm pacer What the diagnosis is I It’s something in the back,” * $ ! Sometimes I play for Mumbai, then Isuru Udana is unlikely to honestly don’t know. I just added the South Africa. 2 **92 % Chennai Super Kings. Now I am again feature in the third and hope we can get him back Sri Lanka did not pick ANIL IN LIST OF UMPIRES FOR U-19 WC with the Indian team. But recently, our final T20 against India in for the West Indies series,” the experienced Angelo Dubai: . 2 bowling coach (India) Bharat Arun has Pune tomorrow after sus- Sri Lanka coach Mickey Mathews for the second A+ AL been really helpful,” said Thakur. taining a back injury dur- Arthur said. game in a row. Mathews 25(A+ - . He picked all his wickets against Sri ing a warm-up session. With Sri Lanka having has made a T20 comeback / AK%* MI( ( Lanka in the penultimate (19th) over Sri Lanka missed a packed calendar, Arthur after 16 months. Asked if B<4'2 BK*B<2% and his plan was to keep things sim- Udana’s services while doesn’t want to risk Udana, he could play the final ! 5(A+ %* 2 ple. defending a meagre 143 who has been one of Sri game in Pune, Arthur said: - “I just had to bowl as many dot against India on Tuesday Lanka’s best T20 bowlers in “After the batting perfor- $ 1 ! balls (that) I could. Luckily, I got three after the bowler injured his recent times. mance, everybody has a - . G - 0 G 7 P / C wickets there. It is satisfying. I have back just before Sri Lanka “We’ve got so much chance of playing.” %& & J ! *@ been working hard for it. When it pays I= % off in an international game, it makes me really happy,” said the Mumbai > $ ! . & ZIMBABWE TO HOST SL IN TWO-TEST SERIES pacer. Harare: Q! ! - $ (* 2)'4&0 Sri Lanka could only manage 142 2019. / %* )0'0 2 for nine, which India chased down “I’ve just been getting can get you a 50-ball 100 in Test ! / A+ / BK% comfortably. Thakur said it was a ndia opener KL Rahul runs and the reading of cricket as well. The kind of shots he ! - below-par total considering the condi- Ifeels he has got “a lot the game has gotten a lot ormer India opener Gautam has is superb,” Gambhir said during !%4* Q! ! $ - tions. better” at reading the better and knowing how FGambhir reckons that Shikhar a post-match show for host broad- * ! ! “The pitch was very good. It was game and building his to build my innings again,” Dhawan would be under pressure to casters Star Sports. $ 4'2 *B<2 about 170-180 wicket. I don’t think it innings, the secret to his Rahul said after India’s keep his place as opener in the Gambhir indirectly suggested L M! % was difficult to score runs on that pitch. consistent performance in victory. Indian team since KL Rahul is that Rahul is better suited to part- There was no dew also today.” the white ball formats. “I felt that was lacking doing extremely well. ner Rohit. SHANGHAI TO HOST 2021 CLUB WC FINAL He also praised fellow fast bowler Rahul is enjoying a and I always knew I had Dhawan, making a comeback to “Shikhar Dhawan looked rusty Shanghai: - Navdeep Saini, who too impressed on good run in limited overs the game to get the runs the team after two months due to a but it’s a good thing that he got some B .)' Australia in Sydney, ruling him $ sixes. out for days. After dismissing Ireland for just 180, the ew Zealand pace spear- “An X-ray has confirmed a :% %% H S women’s singles first round West Indies reached their target with 100 balls Nhead Trent Boult and wick- fractured finger for Tom Prannoy stunned world that lasted 35 minutes. )0'0 2 SAI to do a forensic check by to spare. etkeeper batsman Tom Latham Latham. He will require approx- number 10 Kanta World number six a government agency on For Lewis, it was his eighth ODI half-cen- are doubtful starters for the imately four weeks of rehabili- Tsuneyama while ace Indian Sindhu will face Aya Ohori he All India Chess the alleged fund Utilization tury but he made a gallant attempt to go to home series against India after tation after the fracture to his women shuttlers PV Sindhu of Japan in the second TFederation on certificate. what would have been a third century. the duo suffered fractures in the right pinky finger,” New Zealand and Saina Nehwal also sailed round. Wednesday appointed for- “A I C F ’s m o v e c a m e f o l - With the scores level, he launched Barry recently-concluded Test series Cricket said in a statement. into the second round of the The other Indian in the mer Kolkata High Court lowing its General Body McCarthy over extra cover but his hopes of against Australia. The Blackcaps Malaysia Masters, here on fray, London Olympics Chief Justice Jyotirmoy meeting (GBM) held in a six to end the game in style fell just inch- Boult was ruled out of the are set to host Men Wednesday. Bronze medallist Saina Bhattacharya to probe the Bhopal on December 28,” a es short. final Test after fracturing his in Blue for a five- Prannoy, ranked 26th in needed just 36 minutes to corruption allegations release said. Earlier, West Indies fast bowler Alzarri right hand and coach Gary match T20 series the world, took 34 minutes get the better of Belgium’s against Bengal Chess “The AICF general Joseph picked up four wickets as Ireland Stead said the pacer was “touch- starting in to send Tsuneyama packing Lianne Tan. Association (BCA) officials. body had taken a strong stumbled to 180 all out in the 47th over. and-go to be available” for the Auckland on with a 21-9, 21-17 win in the The unseeded Saina Grandmaster Dibyendu note of especially the second “For me, it’s a really good start to the Twenty20 series against India. January 24 first round match. brushed aside Tan 21-15, 21- Barua had accused BCA finding and a motion for a year,” said man-of-the-match Joseph. “Boult has been resting his followed Prannoy, however, runs 17 in their first meeting Secretary Atanu Lahiri of thorough probe in the mat- “It’s about putting in the hard work in broken right-hand and will by three into world number one and against each other. engaging in corruption and ter was passed,” the release training and doing the yards. return to bowling later this ODIs and top seed Japanese Kento Both Sindhu and Saina diverting funds meant for added. “I kind of had an idea of how I wanted week,” Stead said in a state- two Momota, who has been in have struggled recently, chess promotion to his com- Barua had also accused to bowl today, and I just kept it simple and ment on Wednesday. Tests. red-hot form, in the sec- making a series of early pany Global Chess. Lahiri of banning several bowled to my plans.” “He’ll be touch-and-go ond round today. exits with the former failing The Sports Authority of top players for criticising his Wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker was to be available for the Momota defeated to defend the World Tour India (SAI) had also found handling of the chess affairs. Ireland’s top scorer with 31 as the tourists col- Indian T20 series later this another Indian Parupalli Finals crown last month. that the fund Utilization AICF Secretary Bharat lapsed following a solid start at Kensington month and we’ll continue to Kashyap 21-17, 21-16 in a % Earlier, Praneeth made certificate furnished by Singh Chauhan welcomed Oval. monitor him closely over the 43-minute first round a first round exit after going Bengal Chess for the nation- the appointment of the The three-match ODI series continues next few weeks,” he added. match. gles events. down tamely to Denmark’s al sub-junior chess champi- retired Kolkata High Court at the same venue today and concludes in The 27-year-old Latham World Championships Reigning world champi- Rasmus Gemke 11-21, 15- onship 2018 was forged. Chief Justice to conduct the Grenada on January 12. broke his right little finger Bronze-medallist B Sai on Sindhu, seeded sixth, 21 while Srikanth lost to The AICF has also filed inquiry. That will be followed by three Twenty20 while claiming the catch of Praneeth and the seasoned took just 35 minutes to beat Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien an FIR in the case as per the “I welcome the develop- internationals in Grenada (January 15) and Marnus Labuschagne on day Kidambi Srikanth, though, Evgeniya Kosetskaya of Chen 17-21, 5-21 in only 30 decision taken in GB meet- ment. It is going to be a fair St Kitts (January 18 and 19). AFP four of the third Test agaisnt bowed out of the men’s sin- Russia 21-15, 21-13 in the minutes. PTI ing and has also requested inquiry,” Chauhan said.