RNI No.2016/1957, REGD NO. SSP/LW/NP-34/2016-18 Follow us on: @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer instagram.com/dailypioneer/ Established 1864 OPINION 8 Published From WORLD 11 SPORT 16 DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL A BLIP IN FURIOUS TRUMP WALKS OUT MARY REACHES TOP BHUBANESWAR RANCHI RAIPUR INDIA'S STORY OF SHUTDOWN TALKS SPOT IN WOMEN’S BOXING CHANDIGARH DEHRADUN Late City Vol. 155 Issue 10 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable LUCKNOW, FRIDAY JANUARY 11, 2019; PAGES 16 `3 NO SUBSTITUTE TO HARD WORK: MADHURI} DIXIT} 14 VIVACITY www.dailypioneer.com Alok Verma ousted for ‘graft’ Justice Lalit recuses Selection Panel shifts him to Fire Services, restores Rao as interim CBI chief for 2 weeks from Ayodhya case,

RAKESH K SINGH n NEW DELHI within two weeks and remove m Verma was sacked on the court also directed the Centre based businessman Sathish SC to reconstitute all officials of doubtful integri- basis of a CVC report to refer the issue of Verma’s Babu Sana an accused in the he high-powered Selection ty from the agency. charging him of corruption removal to the high-powered case but Verma never gave TCommittee led by Prime The panel decided to trans- and dereliction of duty Selection Committee. clearance. The probe in this Minister on fer Verma as DG, Fire Services, m The CVC report indicted Meanwhile, the Delhi High case was led by Asthana. five-judge Bench Thursday sacked CBI Director Civil Defence and Home Verma with eight counts of Court on Friday will decide on The CVC report also con- Alok Verma after two-and-a- Guards. The Selection charges, including forming a a plea of Asthana for quashing tained intercepts from the New Delhi: The Supreme DY Chandrachud, which heard half hours meeting. Chief Committee also decided to coterie of officials of doubtful of the graft case registered at Research and Analysis Wing Court on Thursday decided to the matter for 20 minutes, noted Justice of India’s nominee make CBI Additional Director integrity Verma’s behest. (RAW), in which “money constitute afresh the five-judge in its order that Dhavan has “no Justice AK Sikri and Leader of M Nageshwara Rao as the m While the SC order rein- changing hands with number Constitution Bench to hear on objection to Justice Uday Opposition in the interim Director till the high Panel decided to appoint a stating Verma as the CBI chief, one in the CBI” is talked about, January 29 the politically-sen- Umesh Lalit hearing the matter, Mallikarjun Kharge were two powered committee decides new CBI Director within two it specifically barred him from officials said. sitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri the ultimate decision in this other members of the Selection on a name for posting as the weeks and remove all taking any major policy deci- Incidentally, Sana is the Masjid land title dispute in regard is for the learned judge Committee. new CBI Director. List of officials of doubtful integrity sions, but he continued with complainant for the bribery Ayodhya after a judge, Justice to take”. The panel decided to sack probables include Uttar from the agency the spree to order transfers and case against Asthana. Sana has UU Lalit, recused himself from “The said facts being point- Verma with a 2-1 majority, Pradesh DGP OP Singh, NIA m Verma is retiring from posting in the agency. Verma also mentioned the name of the hearing. ed out, Justice Uday Umesh wherein Mallikarjun Kharge DG YC Modi and CISF chief service on January 31 had on Wednesday through Samant Goel, the second-in- Justice Lalit, who was part of Lalit has expressed his disin- opposed his removal. Both Rajesh Ranjan. two different orders rescinded command of RAW, of being the five-judge Constitution clination to participate in the Modi and Justice Sikri voted in Verma had resumed duty vened to restore the integrity of transfers and postings done by involved in protecting the mid- Bench headed by Chief Justice hearing any further. We, there- favour of Verma’s removal. The as CBI chief on Wednesday fol- the CBI and recommended incharge Director Rao. Rao dleman, Manoj Prasad. The Ranjan Gogoi, “expressed his fore, have no option but to committee had met on lowing a Supreme Court order their forced leave till an enquiry had transferred 13 officials other case relates to a disinclination to participate in adjourn the case to another Wednesday but that meeting reinstating him as the agency by the anti-corruption watch- including the team probing Preliminary Enquiry registered the hearing any further” and date for the same purpose i.e. was inconclusive. boss. Verma along with his dog was over. Based on the the case against Asthana. by the CBI about acquisition of opted himself out of the con- To fix a date of hearing and to Interestingly, Kharge had deputy Rakesh Asthana were CVC recommendation, the Verma revoked most of the land in Gurgaon. The CVC, in tentious matter. The apex court draw up a time schedule for filed a dissent note against on October 23 sent on forced Government sent them on transfers and postings. its report, alleged that Verma’s said since Justice Lalit has opted hearing of the case,” the Bench Verma’s appointment as CBI leave following a bitter feud forced leave and appointed On Thursday too, Verma name had figured in the case out of the hearing in the matter, said. chief during the Selection between the two. Both Verma then Joint Director M transferred or changed postings and at least `36 crore had there was no option left but to Fourteen appeals have Committee meeting. and Asthana leveled corruption Nageshwara Rao as the in- of seven officials, including changed hands. The CVC had adjourn the case “to fix a date of been filed in the apex court Verma was sacked on the allegations against each other. charge CBI chief during the the posting Superintendent of recommended a thorough hearing and to draw up a time against the 2010 Allahabad basis of a CVC report charging Verma also booked Verma in a pendency of the CVC probe Police MK Gupta, to probe the probe into the case. schedule for hearing of the case”. High Court judgement, deliv- him of corruption and derelic- graft case on October 15 against Verma. bribery case against Asthana. The CVC, which has a Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, ered in four civil suits, that the tion of duty. The CVC report despite express recommenda- Verma then moved the saying the post enjoys a two- The CVC report also superintendence role over the appearing for a Muslim party, 2.77-acre land be partitioned indicted Verma with eight tion by the CVC not to go Supreme Court challenging years fixed tenure. The SC on referred about the controversial CBI, had also alleged that said Justice Lalit had appeared equally among three parties -- counts of charges, including ahead with filing any FIR the Government decision to Tuesday trashed the meat exporter Moin Qureshi’s Verma tried to save an as a lawyer for former UP CM the Sunni Waqf Board, the forming a coterie of officials of against Asthana. send him on leave and divest Government order to send case and claimed that the CBI officer in the IRCTC case in a connected Nirmohi Akhara and Ram doubtful integrity. Following this, the Central him of his powers, functions Verma on leave and reinstated team looking into the case involving former Union matter “sometime in the year Lalla. Verma’s joy of reinstate- Vigilance Commission inter- and supervisory role in the CBI him as CBI chief. The apex wanted to make Hyderabad- Minister Lalu Prasad. 1997”. Dhavan, who was appear- ment by the SC as the CBI boss The Commission also He said Singh, as then CM ing for lead petitioner M Siddiq after a gap of 77 days was short- Sacking CBI chief Alok Indeed, Mr Mallikarjun Kharge is a man of amazing alleged that Verma was trying of UP, had “failed in his promise (since dead) and now repre- lived as he could resume office Verma twice in a row consistency. When Shri Alok Verma was appointed to bring in tainted officials into to maintain the status quo” sented by his legal heirs, point- for just two days. Verma is clearly shows PM CBI chief by the Selection Committee, he dissented. the CBI. It claimed that efforts over the disputed structure at ed to the September 27, 2018 retiring from service on Modi is now prisoner Now, when Shri Alok Verma has been removed by the seeking cooperation from the Ayodhya which was demol- judgement, by which the top January 31. of his own lies same Selection Committee, he has dissented CBI chief did not yield results ished on December 6, 1992. The court had refused to refer the The panel also decided to as he continued to keep the files Bench, also comprising Justices 1994 verdict in Ismail Faruqui appoint a new CBI Director UNION MINISTER away from the CVC. SA Bobde, NV Ramana, and Continued on Page 7 Gay sex can’t be allowed 10% gen quota Bill GST exemption limit challenged in SC ` in Army: Gen Rawat PTI n NEW DELHI doubled to 40 lakh he Bill to provide 10 per cent reser- Tvation to general category poor in jobs PTI n NEW DELHI Sources said the annual there were diverse views on and education was on Thursday chal- revenue loss on account of lottery. A ministerial panel PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n NEW DELHI lenged in the Supreme Court on the n a “massive relief” to small doubling exemption limit to will look into it as well. Law of the land grounds it breached the 50 per cent ceil- Ibusinesses, the GST Council `40 lakh, considering that all Businesses opting for the rmy chief General Bipin Rawat ing on quotas, barely a day after the mea- on Thursday doubled the limit states implement it, is `5,200 composition scheme would Aon Thursday indicated that the is supreme, but sure secured Parliamentary approval. for exemption from payment crore. Jaitley said the GST have to file just one tax return Supreme Court verdict on decrimi- A petition filed by an NGO Youth For of goods and services tax Composition Scheme, under annually but pay taxes once nalisation of gay sex and adultery may Army rules are Equality and its president Dr Kaushal (GST) to `40 lakh and which small traders and busi- every quarter. Also free not be implemented in the Army, cit- Kant Mishra said in the present form the announced that the higher nesses pay a 1 per cent tax accounting and billing soft- ing the “conservative” nature of the conservative, says upper limit of quota goes up to 60 per cent turnover cap of `1.5 crore for based on turnover, can be ware will be made available to force. which violated the decisions of the availing composition scheme availed by businesses with a small assessees up to `1.5 Making this assertion here in the Gen Rawat apex court. of paying 1 per cent tax will be turnover of `1.5 crore, against crore turnover. annual news conference ahead of the The organisation sought a stay and effective from April 1. the earlier `1 crore, with effect Jaitley said: “A very large Army Day on January 15, he said quashing of the Constitution (One The Council also allowed from April 1. part of GST comes from for- though the Army is not above law of The families are looked after by Hundred and Twenty Fourth Kerala to levy a 1 per cent Also, service providers mal sector and large compa- the land, yet when a person joins the the local military unit. In this context Amendment) Bill, 2019 as it was violative calamity cess on intra-state and suppliers of both goods nies. Each one of these deci- armed forces some of the rights he referred to incidents of stealing the of the basic structure of the Constitution sale of goods and services for and services up to a turnover sions is intended to help the enjoyed by the civilian counterparts affection of brother officer’s wife in and that the economic criterion cannot a period of up to two years to of `50 lakh would be eligible SMEs. You have given them are taken away. He was responding to the force parlance, and said it “can- be the sole basis for reservation. The Bill mobilise revenues to meet the to opt for the GST composi- various options. If they are in a question on the Army’s views on not be allowed to happen”. Section 63 now goes to the President for approval. cost of rehabilitating parts of tion scheme and pay a tax of services sector, they can get 6 Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code of the Army Act covers all such It was contended that reservation on states that were ravaged by 6 per cent. per cent compounding, if they (IPC) and adultery. actions like gay sex and adultery and economic grounds cannot be limited to floods last year. The twin decision under are in manufacturing and trad- A five-judge Constitution Bench the guilty are punished. the general categories and that the 50 per Finance Minister Arun the composition scheme ing up to `1.5 crore they can of the Supreme Court in September Elaborating on the two issues of cent ceiling limit cannot be breached. Jaitley said the taxpayers with would have an annual revenue get 1 per cent compounding. last year unanimously decriminalised gay sex and adultery, the Army chief Referring to the nine-judge bench an aggregate turnover of Rs 40 impact of about `3,000 crore. They can make use of exemp- part of the 158-year-old colonial law said when the Army Act was framed decision of the apex court in the landmark lakh would now be exempted “The GST Council in its tion of up to `40 lakh”. under Section 377 which criminalis- ative and we cannot allow it to per- many years back no one ever thought 1992 Indira Sawhney case, the petition from the GST. For the north 32nd meeting today accorded The finance minister said es consensual unnatural sex, saying petrate into the Army. such matters will come up and said said the latest amendment completely vio- eastern states, the exemption massive relief for MSME sec- there would be two thresholds it violated the rights to equality. Explaining the rationale for not the issue of adultery is very serious. lated the Constitutional norm that eco- would now be `20 lakh. tor,” Jaitley tweeted. — `40 lakh and `20 lakh — The apex court last year also implementing the Supreme Court An officer or jawan has to be assured nomic criterion cannot be the only basis Currently, businesses with a On GST rate for real for exemption from registra- struck down another colonial era verdict in the armed forces, the that his family is safe to enable him of reservation. turnover of up to `20 lakh is estate, the council has decid- tion and payment of the GST anti-adultery law saying it was uncon- Army chief said the force is a huge to given his best at the front, the chief “Such an amendment is hence vul- exempt from GST registration, ed for form a seven-member for the suppliers of goods, stitutional, dented the individuality of family and when an officer or added. Rawat also said it remains to nerable and ought to be struck down as while the limit for hilly and group of ministers after dif- with the facility that one can women and treated them as “chattel jawan is posted on the front he be seen how the society reacts to it merely negates a binding judgement,” north eastern states is `10 ferences of opinion emerged at ‘opt up or opt down’ depend- of husbands”. leaves behind his family in military decriminalisation of gay sex and it said. lakh. the meeting, he said, adding ing on revenue. Rawat said the Army is conserv- stations. adultery. Continued on Page 7 CAPSULE Sheila back to steer Delhi Cong in LS polls SHIVRAJ, RAJE, RAMAN APPOINTED BJP V-Ps New Delhi: Ahead of the Lok As Delhi unit chief, Dikshit to be assisted by 3 working presidents of State Congress Sabha polls, the BJP on PNS n NEW DELHI of Delhi — from announced with little success electorally. Thursday appointed former Chief 1998 to 2013 — Dikshit’s appoint- The party failed to win any of Ministers Shivraj Singh n a political development in Dikshit stayed away ment at a Press con- the three municipalities in Chouhan, and Ithe national Capital ahead of from active politics ference at the party Delhi, and could not register a as its vice the Lok Sabha polls this year, following the headquarters. victory in the by-elections. presidents, bringing its three former Delhi Chief Minister Congress’ defeat in The three work- According to sources, he was powerful State leaders into the Sheila Dikshit was on Thursday Assembly elections. ing presidents who unhappy with a section of party national politics. appointed as the chief of the Dikshit had repre- will assist Dikshit leaders who want to forge an Delhi Congress. sented Gole Market are: Devendra alliance with the AAP in Delhi. YES BANK LISTS IN RBI Her name was cleared by constituency of New Delhi Yadav, a two-time MLA and With just months to go for MD, CEO PROBABLES none other than party chief thrice and was one of the most AICC secretary, Rajesh Lilothia, the general elections, this is Mumbai: Lending major Yes Rahul Gandhi following a successful Chief Ministers who also a two-time MLA, AICC Dikshit’s third major assign- Bank on Thursday submitted the brainstorming meeting of State is credited for adorning the secretary and known Dalit ment from the party after rul- names of the potential Congress leaders on Thursday. landscape of Delhi. leader, and Haroon Yusuf, who ing Delhi for 15 consecutive candidates for its Managing Dikshit is an old war horse Interestingly, she replaces was a Minister in the Dikshit years. She served as Kerala Director and Chief Executive post and a favourite among the party Ajay Maken, who is known as Government. Maken had ear- Governor and then Congress to the RBI. workers for her experience of her protégé-turned-bête noire. lier conveyed to the party lead- had named her the chief min- being three-time Chief Minister Maken had been appointed ership, his inability to contin- isterial candidate during the TRIPLE TALAQ ORDINANCE of Delhi. In view of her age and president of the Delhi Congress ue as the DPCC chief in view Assembly polls. REPROMULGATED health concerns, the Congress following the party’s defeat in of the serious health issues he During her three terms, she New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has appointed three working the Assembly elections in 2014, is facing. He is suffering from became the face of development on Thursday approved the presidents to assist her. when Dikshit was vanquished a spinal ailment, said sources of Delhi but the rise of Kejriwal re-issuance of an Ordinance Dikshit, 80, makes a come- by Aam Aadmi Party conven- close to the Delhi leader. due to corruption against the making the practice of instant back into Delhi politics ahead er Arvind Kejriwal. Despite being perceived as Congress led to her downfall triple talaq a criminal offence, sources said. of the Lok Sabha elections. The AICC incharge of Delhi having worked hard to revive after 15 years in the saddle. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh visiting Akshay Vat in Allahabad on Thursday Pioneer longest serving Chief Minister Congress PC Chacko the party in Delhi, Maken met Continued on Page 7 LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 city 02 At least 57 BJP MPs from CM hails GST relief Yogi opens ‘Akshay to small businesses Vat’ darshan for all PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n ALLAHABAD UNESCO. A beautiful tent UP may be denied ticket PNS n LUCKNOW city has been developed for UP govt reduces hief Minister Yogi the foreign delegates and the hief Minister Yogi CAdityanath on Thursday NRIs. PNS n LUCKNOW senior BJP leader told ‘The to meet the people and make failed to make farmers realise CAdityanath has hailed the price of urea opened the ‘Akshay Vat’ dar- Yogi said efforts were ini- Pioneer’ here on Thursday. an attempt to tell them that that it was the GST Council’s decision to keep shan for all and thanked the tiated 18 months earlier to n internal survey of the It is believed that axe might whatever benefits they were government that was instru- small companies with turnover Lucknow (PNS): In a Prime Minister, the Defence make the Kumbh-2019 a Bharatiya fall n 57 sitting MPs. getting was because of Prime mental in extending the loan of less than Rs 40 lakh out of major sop to farmers, Chief Minister and the defence per- memorable occasion and now Ahas shown that majori- BJP had won 71 Lok Sabha Minister Narendra Modi and waiver. With the passage of the ambit of goods and services Minister Yogi Adityanath sonnel for making it possible the dreams were coming true ty of party MPs from Uttar seats out of 80 in UP on its own Chief Minister Yogi time, the memory faded and tax, saying the decision will announced to reduce the after 450 years. with the infrastructure devel- Pradesh have failed to live up in the 2014 parliamentary elec- Adityanath,” the leader said. now farmers do not talk about help MSME sector and small price of urea, which has gone The CM also unveiled an opment by the Union as well to the expectations of the peo- tions but it lost three seats in The BJP has launched a it,” the survey has said. traders. up due to hike in price of nat- idol of Goddess Saraswati at as the state governments. ple and at least 57 of them may the Lok Sabha bye-elections, series of campaigns to educate The survey report also “Prime Minister Narendra ural gas after increase in Saraswati Koop within the fort Representatives from 71 be denied ticket in the coming including Gorakhpur and people about the welfare highlights failure of the MPs to Modi deserves all credit VAT. The announcement was and the Kumbh Media Centre. countries and a good number Lok Sabha elections. Phulpur. Chief Minister Yogi schemes that the government redress local grievances of because the proposal was made on Thursday night and Talking to newspersons on of NRIs will be visiting this This has been categorically Adityanath and his deputy has launched. It has repeatedly farmers. At many places, the mooted by him. This decision the new prices will be applic- the occasion at the newly- Kumbh which is being organ- conveyed to the party leaders of had asked its leaders and elected rep- MPs even stopped meeting of the GST Council will help able from Saturday next. established Media Centre, Yogi ised on 3,200 hectares of land UP by BJP national president won from Gorakhpur and resentatives to meet the benefi- people, thus widening the the Micro, Small and Medium According to the govern- Adityanath said that with the on the banks of the Sangam. in a meeting held in Phulpur, respectively, in 2014 ciaries of these schemes. The chasm between the farmers Enterprises (MSME) sector to ment order, the price of a 45 positive support of all they Besides constructing 15 New Delhi on Wednesday. The and had vacated the seats after idea behind this is that the ben- and them,” it said. generate more employment kg urea bag will now be would be able to make this flyovers and underpaths, meeting was called to evaluate they joined the UP Cabinet. eficiaries should be motivated to Interestingly, some of the opportunities,” Yogi said in a `266.50 against the earlier occasion into a bhavya and widening 264 roads and devel- party’s position in UP. The inter- A senior BJP leader said vote for BJP in the next election BJP MPs are aware of the fait statement issued here on price of `299 and that of 50 divya and a clean and safe oping and beautifying 64 cross- nal survey was carried out by a that the survey was holistic and because of the benefits they had accompli and therefore they Thursday. kg urea bag, `295 against the Kumbh. ings, Prayagraj has now a bet- private US-based research insti- included “voices” from over availed of in this regime. have started knocking the He said the GST Council’s earlier price of `330.50 . Kumbh is the biggest reli- ter connectivity with different tute which interviewed people in 97,000 villages across the state. The survey has highlighted doors of Samajwadi Party. decision to increase the com- gious and spiritual congrega- parts of the country through 822 blocks spread over 8,135 “The basic finding of this many USPs of the BJP govern- Sources in the SP claim position limit of traders from said the Council had accepted tion on earth and it had been air, waterways, roads and rail- nyaya panchayats. study was that majority of the ment — from farmers’ welfare to that at least 4 BJP MPs have existing Rs 1 crore to Rs 1.50 the demands of the UP govern- recognised even by the way. “The bottom line of the sur- MPs have failed to connect providing houses and free elec- approached the party and only crore was praiseworthy. ment to exempt singhara vey is that majority of the MPs with the masses. Selection of tric connections to the people. one of them, Savitribai Phule Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh’s (water chestnut) and hand- have failed to deliver and they beneficiaries of various welfare “The crop loan waiver has who represents Bahraich in Finance Minister Rajesh made soap from GST. “This might be denied ticket in the schemes was left to administra- failed to make any political the Lok Sabha, has got a posi- Agarwal, who attended the will help poor people and local coming Lok Sabha elections,” a tion and these MPs never tried impact as the BJP leaders have tive response from the party. 32nd GST Council meeting, artisans,” Agarwal said. BULANDSHAHR VIOLENCE Akhilesh to hold e-chaupal Local BJYM leader arrested from Hapur at Kannauj village

PNS n LUCKNOW police officer and set a police PNS n LUCKNOW many villages of Kannauj dis- outpost and a number of vehi- trict. The officials from Twitter he Uttar Pradesh police cles on fire. Former chief minister of will make people aware how to Tarrested Bharatiya Janata The police took more than Uttar Pradesh and national register themselves on Twitter Yuva Morcha leader Shikhar a month to arrest Shikhar president of Samajwadi Party, and run it. They will also be Agarwal, accused of instigating Agarwal though he kept on , will hold an e- present in these chaupals,” he violence in Bulandshahr, late uploading his videos on social chaupal — the Samajwadi said. Wednesday evening. media claiming his innocence Samvaad — at Faqirpur village “The chaupals are com- Sources in the police here in the whole incident. He also in Kannauj district where he mon in villages where people said that Shikhar, also one of gave interviews to several TV will inaugurate a twitter kiosk discuss various political issues. the accused in the killing of channels while in hiding. and have interaction with peo- But in the era of IT revolution, police inspector Subodh Around six months back, ple on twitter about their prob- these e-chaupals are likely to Kumar Singh, the station house Shikhar Agarwal was appoint- lems and party’s programmes. revolutionise the system of officer of Siyana police station, ed head of the newly-formed Samajwadi Party communication. People from was arrested from Hapur. Siyana unit of BJYM, a police spokesman Rajendra other parts of the state or the Shikhar Agarwal was inter- official said. Choudhary said here on country can also communi- rogated by police before being Siyana police station had Thursday that Akhilesh Yadav cate with the SP president or produced in a local court, registered an FIR against 27 would attend the chaupal along Dimple has reportedly refused other senior leaders through which sent him to 14-day judi- named people and 50-60 with Twitter global vice-presi- to contest the Lok Sabha polls these chaupals,” Choudhary cial custody, they added. unidentified persons in con- dent Colin Crowell. this time, hence Akhilesh said. On December 3 last year, nection with violence. “He will listen to the prob- Yadav is all set to contest the Kannauj, a renowned per- violence had erupted in Siyana Local Bajrang Dal leader lems of the masses and inter- Lok Sabha elections from fume centre of the country, is tehsil of Bulandshahr after cat- Yogesh Raj, also a main suspect act with them. People can have Kannauj. very close to the heart of tle carcasses were found strewn in the case, was arrested by the a chat with the former chief The SP spokesman said Akhilesh Yadav, as he had rep- in the fields outside Mahaw vil- police on January 3. minister on #Akhilesh ki chau- that Faqirpur was a solar pow- resented the seat three times lage, resulting in the murder of The police said that over 35 pal, Chaudhary said in a state- ered village. The 250 MW from 2000 to 2012. Thereafter Subodh Singh and a youth people had been arrested so far ment issued here. solar plant was set up during his wife Dimple was elected named Sumit Kumar. in connection with the case, This e-chaupal is seen as an Akhilesh’s regime and it was MP from there. According to police, including Army jawan Jitendra attempt of Samajwadi Party to inaugurated by former Kannauj has the distinction Shikhar Agarwal was involved Malik, Prashant Nat who launch its poll campaign from President of India Dr APJ of electing socialist ideologue in instigating the mob which allegedly shot the inspector Kannauj, from where Dimple Abdul Kalam. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia in went on the rampage on dead and Kalua who had Yadav, wife of Akhilesh, is the “It is the beginning. Soon 1967 and Mulayam Singh December 3, and killed the attacked him with an axe. sitting Lok Sabha member. As such chaupals will be held in Yadav in 1999 Lok Sabha polls. Three shot dead in broad daylight LS polls: Raja Bhaiya’s PNS n LUCKNOW After killing both the per- ing further investigation. sons, the assailants escaped. Meanwhile, patting the JDL to contest 80 seats ven as Director General of The victims were identified back of the cops in Lucknow, EPolice OP Singh patted the as Lakshman Phulwani, hailing DGP OP Singh said the UP PNS n LUCKNOW JDL. back of cops for the reduced from Iglas, and Ravi. The local Police’s emergency manage- “We are getting requests response time to distress calls, police sent both the bodies for ment system ‘UP-100’ had suc- he rookie Jansatta Dal from leaders seeking tickets. the state witnessed three broad post-mortem and claimed to be ceeded in reducing its response TLoktantrik, founded by The final call will be taken by daylight murders, two in probing the case. time by around 10 minutes to independent MLA from Kunda Raja Bhaiya himself,” he said, Hathras and one in Mirzapur, In Mirzapur, a 42-year-old extend the much needed relief and former minister of Uttar adding that the party was get- besides a loot in Jaunpur on trader was shot dead and to the victims. Pradesh, Raghuraj Pratap Singh ting overwhelming response Thursday. another injured when miscre- He said the service had alias Raja Bhaiya, will contest from everywhere in the state In Hathras, unidentified ants opened fire on them in emerged as a true and timely all the 80 Lok Sabha seats in UP and youths were joining it in Scorpio-borne assailants front of city police station over help to citizens in distress. in the 2019 general election. large numbers every day. opened a burst of fire at a Swift a land dispute. “We have managed to This was announced by The JDL leader also criti- car, killing both of its occupants Superintendent of Police bring down the response time former MP and MLC Akshay cised the political parties in the on the spot, at Jagiyabanbe Vipin Kumar Mishra said of UP-100 vehicles from 24 Pratap Singh, cousin of Raja state for using caste and reli- hamlet on Iglas Road on Triloki Mali was shot dead, minutes to 14 minutes and 49 Bhaiya, here on Thursday. gion for their electoral gains Thursday afternoon. allegedly by Sanjay Singh, when seconds,” the DGP said while Talking to reporters here, and said youths had always suf- he was sitting in his shop, presenting the annual report Akshay Pratap Singh said the fered by this. “Therefore, they The victim’s shop is locat- (2018) of UP-100. Jansatta Dal Loktantrik (JDL) (youths) dislike these parties ed opposite to the city police He said the next target would be the third alternative and are showing interest in Raja station. While Triloki died on was to “further reduce response in the state after the Bharatiya Bhaiya’s new party,” he said. the spot, another person, Sunil, time to 10 minutes” and ensure Janata Party and the mahagath- The JDL demands a com- who was sitting with him, was smooth conduct of general bandhan. pensation of one crore rupees injured. Sunil was admitted to elections and Kumbh Mela, “We are building our base for the families of those mar- a hospital, where his condition where a large gathering was in all districts and will emerge tyrs who fought for the cause was stated to be critical. expected. as an alternative to two big of youths, Akshay Singh said. In Jaunpur, Mohammed “As per the desire of Chief forces,” he said Raja Bhaiya had organised NOTICE Arshad, a native of Shahganj Minister Yogi Adityanath, we Akshay Singh said Raja a big rally in Lucknow on who was running a money focussed on increasing visibil- Bhaiya was a popular leader of November 30 last year in which I last my ICICI Bank I.D. transfer outlet, had withdrawn ity at public places to instill a Pratapgarh and after he float- he had announced his new Card No.-05056 Card used will `7.5 lakh from the local Punjab sense of security in the com- ed his own party, people from political party and declared its be unvalid regards - Jitendra National Bank branch on mon man. In 2018, over 52 lakh all over the state had started intention to contest the Lok Narayan Vartex Financial Thursday morning. As he was events were handled by ‘UP- showing interest in him and the Sabha polls. Services Gulmarg Appartment going to his outlet, two motor- 100’, which are 10 per cent 5 Jopling Road Lucknow. cycle-borne miscreants inter- more as compared to 2017, cept him and looted the cash at when over 47 lakh events were gunpoint and escaped. taken up,” he said. Police helping Babbar in freeing lpw uk In the last incident report Stating that emphasis from Rae Bareli, police found was given on training, the quarters from UPCC ex-staff lfprw djr s gS a fd dqN the body of a girl inside bush- DGP said, “A first responder nLrkostksa esa esjk uke xyrh ls es in Saidanpur area of course was specifically Lucknow (PNS): The police are reportedly facilitating UP Bhadhokhar on Thursday designed after two months of Congress president Raj Babbar in getting the quarters on Nehru dfu"d v'kksd fy[k x;k gS tc morning. analysis and it was the most Bhawan campus vacated by the former employees of the party. dh lgh uke dfu"d lDlsuk gS Circumstantial evidence detailed training given to Sources said a police team reached UPCC campus on Hkfo"; esa eq>s blh uke ls tkuk suggested that she was kid- the first responders anywhere Thursday evening and served notices on about a dozen former tk; s & dfu"d lDluks iq= Jh napped, gang-raped and killed in India. Due to this, there employees of the party. In the notice, Babbar has asked them to v'kksd lDlsuk fuoklh 3@191 and her body was dumped were fewer complaints against immediately vacate the premises as they are living there ‘illegal- there to conceal the crime. police, better action on the ly’. Interestingly, the Congress is already fighting a mutation fo'okl [k.M] xkserh uxj The police sent the body spot and improved morale of case in Lucknow Nagar Nigam over the ownership of the said y[kuÅA for post-mortem and are mak- the force.” building.

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TRADER PEPPERED WITH BULLETS IN ALAMBAGH Man immolates self after Prime accused at large, protest erupts verbal spat with wife PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW hanging from the ceiling with Rivalry with liquor mafia a dupatta tied around her neck. day after the grisly mur- man immolated himself A police spokesman said the der of businessman Afollowing a verbal spat family did not mention any rea- AAmanpreet, locals took with his wife under Malihabad son as of now. “The police will to streets demanding immedi- cost Amanpreet his life? police station on Thursday. talk to them in a couple of ate arrest of the prime accused, Amrish aka Hori Lal of days,” he added. Raju Sardar aka Kaliya. The Mirzaganj had a verbal duel protest ratcheted up pressure PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW police had arrested some liquor Sanjeev Sinha said Amanpreet’s with his wife Arti around 7 pm MAN KNIFED TO DEATH on the police even as ASP smugglers and they had dis- family had named Raju Sardar when he returned home in an A man was knifed to death (East) Sarvesh Mishra coun- as businessman closed that they knew aka Kaliya in the murder case. inebriated state. After this, while several others suffered selled the crowd against vio- WAmanpreet killed due to Amanpreet,” the sources “We have detained some per- Hori Lal went into his room injuries after two groups lence. Hours later, the protest- rivalry among the warring claimed. They said the gangs of sons and they are being inter- and bolted it from inside. A lit- clashed over a petty issue in ers decided to budge. liquor mafia? A day after his the warring liquor mafia rogated. The prime accused is tle later, Arti saw fumes ema- room,” the SHO said, adding Banthra on Thursday night. Amanpreet was peppered murder, the police are also informed police about smug- yet to be arrested,” he said. nating from the room and that the body had been sent for The deceased, Vipin (25) of with bullets around 10.30 pm However, they said the probing this angle. While the gling by their rivals. The CO said Amanpreet raised an alarm. Neighbours autopsy. Noorpur village in the locality, on Wednesday night when he cops found some footages in police were non-committal “In the past, this rivalry used to give loans to those in reached the scene and broke The SHO said the police was at loggerheads with a was closing his shop. The mis- which a white scooty was spot- about sharing details of the had claimed lives of several need of cash. “He had given Rs open the doors but Amrish had were investigating the case on group over irrigation. On creants reached the scene and ted near the crime scene. “It investigation, sources claimed from both the sides. This time, 20 lakh to a suspect named Pali succumbed by then. the basis of information given Thursday night, Vipin picked opened a burst of fire. A pro- suggested that some persons that Amanpreet had a good Amanpreet fell prey,” the who did not return it on the Malihabad SHO Mukul by victim’s wife. “We are wait- up a fight with his rival Ajesh. fusely bleeding Amanpreet was were standing near the crime rapport with policemen and he sources claimed. However, they promised date. Two days back, Prakash Verma said after a tiff ing for the autopsy report and Later, supporters from both the taken to Lok Bandhu Hospital scene and they fled after the had helped them on a number said the modus operandi did Amanpreet had forcibly taken with his wife, Amrish closed action will be initiated accord- sides converged on the scene and later to KGMU Trauma incident,” the sources said, of times in the past by disclos- not seem convincing. Pali’s SUV after which there the door and tried to hang him- ingly,” he said. and attacked one another. A Centre, where he succumbed to adding that the miscreants ing to them transportation of “Amanpreet was shot at was an altercation between self from the ceiling fan, but in Meanwhile, a 19-year-old police spokesman said Vipin injuries. were riding a motorcycle and smuggled liquor via Alambagh. seven times and the bullets got them and Amanpreet was vain. “He then poured kerosene girl was found hanging at her succumbed to injuries on the Initial probe revealed that they had kept its engine on He was jailed for his lodged in his body. This modus threatened with dire conse- on himself and set himself house in Itaunja. No suicide spot, probably due to excessive Raju Sardar was a liquor smug- when they opened fire. involvement in liquor smug- operandi of the crime sug- quences,” the CO said. afire. He suffered almost 90% note was recovered from the bleeding. He added that seven gler and he also used to extort They said the miscreants gling a few years back. “Last gested that the miscreants had He said a case of murder burn injuries. A kerosene bot- house. The victim, Rinki of persons had been detained and money from people in the used pistol to execute the year, a local goon, Jugnu Walia, a definite plan to liquidate had been registered and the tle was recovered from the Prithvinagar locality, was found were being interrogated. area. Sources said the location crime. “It could not be a coun- who is a close aide of the erst- Amanpreet and dispute over police teams were working on Raju’s phone was found in try-made pistol as there was a while mafia, had shot at him money-related issue did not the case. “Some teams have also Alambagh about an hour after staccato. It could be of a foreign near Chandernagar police out- sound convincing,” they said. been sent outside Lucknow the murder. “Raju’s phone was make or one that some gangs post and a case was registered The sources said that the for investigation of the case,” he switched off minutes after he provide to their sharp-shoot- in this connection,” the sources rivalry apparently cropped up said. Police spokesman AK allegedly killed Amanpreet,” ers,” the sources claimed. said. They said Amanpreet was in the recent days. “Amanpreet Dwivedi said a team of surveil- the sources said. On Thursday, the police friends with one Vinod Singh, was probably in the know of lance cell and sleuths of cyber They said the police failed team remained busy in tracing who was killed in rivalry over some smuggling and he was cell, led by Hazratganj circle to find any conclusive CCTV the numbers by which the liquor smuggling business last killed as he could have created officer AK Mishra, has also footage from the scene. prime suspect got the calls. year. hindrances,” the sources said. been pressed into service,” he “Amanpreet’s shop is located in “The phone of the prime sus- “In the recent past, the Alambagh circle officer added. a narrow lane and the CCTV pect was switched off. We cameras installed at different found the call detail records of shops were found turned off. his phone and then sorted tion about other callers,” the aka Kaliya right now. “We are Raju Sardar and he discloses The night-vision camera at some numbers. Some of the sources said. probing the case on the allega- the motive, we will probe other Amanpreet's shop was also numbers have been put on Alambagh circle officer tion leveled by the victim’s angles too. As of now, we are switched off at the time of the surveillance while some teams Sanjeev Sinha said the police family, so there is only one yet to get any lead about the incident,” the sources said. have asked to glean informa- were looking for Raju Sardar angle right now. If we arrest prime suspect,” he added. 25 pc increase in Artificial lungs to demonstrate number of Indian impact of city’s polluted air visitors to Nepal clearly depict the impact of air pollution on health. As per a recent report, UP saw 2,60,000 PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW ACCORDING TO MANAGER deaths due to air pollution OF NEPAL TOURISM while the figure was more than anager of Nepal Tourism 12 lakh in India during 2017. MBoard Nabin Pokhrael BOARD, LUCKNOW This event along with associat- said on Thursday that the TOURISTS ARE ed activities will help make ‘the number of visitors to Nepal INTERESTED IN GOING TO invisible visible’ as one can’t see from India had increased by the pollution in air but the 25 per cent. The board had KATHMANDU FOR ITS RICH impact is clearly visible, estab- organised a roadshow at a CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS lished and proven. We are yet city hotel on Thursday. HERITAGE AND ALSO TO to see solar energy and electric Talking to The Pioneer, he vehicles as permanent solutions said that due to the proximi- POKHARA FOR ITS of air pollution.” ty of the two countries and the VARIED ATTRACTIONS Dr Surya Kant said HEPA recent initiatives of the Central filters and fans used in the government which included structure made these artificial the flagging off a bus from Indian outbound to Nepal has lungs work like the human res- Nepal by Prime Minister been growing rapidly owing to piratory system. “When these Narendra Modi, there was a the fact that the destination white lungs start turning grey, large flow of religious tourists caters to the demands of all age they will help people under- from India to Nepal. groups and that this growth stand and visualise the impact “There is an increase of 25 will surge in the coming years.” of air pollution on our lungs. per cent and this only includes It was also stated there had Earlier, only smokers’ lungs the passengers who were arriv- been a steady increase in small were found with black or grey ing by plane. We do not have groups travelling to Nepal spots during medical examina- the count of the tourists com- from India. The Nepal tions, but now even non-smok- ing by road,” he said. Tourism Board has set a tar- ing patients suffer from respi- He said that they had get of two million tourist ratory problems and have grey diversified their tourism prod- arrivals in the year 2020. to dark black lungs. This shows ucts in a big way for the Currently the country sees our reluctance and passive- tourists. “Lucknow is barely nearly one million visitors Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia speaking at the start of a 10-day event to demonstrate the ness towards the issue. We 200 kms away from Nepal and annually, who are expected to impact of air pollution on lungs Pioneer have delayed and ignored the there are several luxury resorts double as the Board continues issue of air pollution long and hotels which have been set promoting the ‘Visit Nepal’ PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW year and causes health hazards. enough and now without los- up closer to the state capital. campaign aggressively. By It’s high time we recognised it ing any more time, we should We have also upgraded the old 2020 the government plans to n artificial pair of lungs as a threat to health and hap- act together for cleaning the ones. The tourists will get a operate two new internation- Awas installed by an organ- piness. Adoption of renewable air,” he elaborated. new feeling and new ambience al airports - Pokhara and isation, Climate Agenda, under energy, public transport and Indramani Tripathi it was because the roads have been Lumbini - and introduce the the ‘100 per cent UP cleanliness has the potential to necessary to bring awareness rebuilt after the earthquake Airbus 330-200 to provide Campaign’ in front of the bring back the clean air. among citizens. The devil of air which occurred in the year airline services to the growing Lucknow Municipal Unveiling of these artificial pollution would only be defeat- 2015,” he said. He said that number of tourists. The gov- Corporation office in Lalbagh lungs in Lucknow is a welcome ed if the general public knew they had something for every- ernment also plans to run on Thursday to demonstrate step and we hope that it will about do’s and don’ts. “LMC is one whether he or she was a Tribhuvan International the impact of air pollution. The strengthen the discussion and trying its best to keep the city high-end tourist or a middle Airport for an additional three 10-day event started with the our fight for clean air,” the clean. These artificial lungs class one. Asked about what hours from the regular 18 to opening remarks from mayor mayor said. will surely have a positive and the Lucknow tourists pre- ensure continued availability Sanyukta Bhatia, respiratory About this initiative, Ekta and unprecedented impact on ferred, he said that they were of service to both incoming medicine expert Dr Surya Kant Shekhar said: “These white the administration as well as on interested in going to and outgoing tourists. The (KGMU), Municipal artificial lungs are made with the general public to search, Kathmandu for its rich cultur- private hotel sector, too, has Commissioner Indramani high-efficiency particulate air adopt and implement solu- al and religious heritage and planned to add 4,000 rooms in Tripathi, and director of (HEPA) filters which will turn tions and we all need to com- also to Pokhara for its varied the four and five-star cate- Climate Agenda Ekta Shekhar. black in the coming days by mit ourselves to work togeth- attractions. gories in Kathmandu, Chitwan “Lucknow’s air quality absorbing the pollutants pre- er to make the air of the city It was further said that the and Pokhara. plummets to severe levels every sent in ambient air. It will clean and breathable.” Kirti becomes first female finance officer of LU Lucknow (PNS): Kirti Sinha, who is the dean of Science faculty at Lucknow University, on Thursday became the first female finance officer. Kirti is the daughter of sub-editor CP Sinha, who worked with The Pioneer in Lucknow from 1960 to 1973. Kirti said her priorities would be to ensure that the financial problems were resolved in time. She said that coming from a scientific background, she hoped to have a systematic approach and better analysis while working as a finance officer. “I will follow the rules and regula- tions and lay emphasis on computerised work because handwriting is not legible at times,” she said. Kirti said she used to be called ‘Newton’ in school, thanks to her love for Physics. “I wanted to go for administrative services and Kiran Bedi was my role model, but I got trapped in academics because as a topper in MSc, I got a CSIR fellowship,” she added. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 city 04 LU PhD entrance exam evokes mixed reaction

PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW which should have been given by done graduation from Lucknow research creativity of a student PhD because she wanted to fol- view. Mishra said that he found LU. “We thought that the paper University and PG in could be measured through an low a career in academics. the paper easy. RK Verma, from spirants who appeared in would be similar to the one Mathematics from RML Avadh entrance examination, she said Anusha Jaiswal, who has the same department who is also Athe entrance examination to which is given in the NET University with 63 per cent that it was better assessed at the secured 78 per cent in MSc teaching Physics at the PhD courses of Lucknow examination and prepared marks, said the questions were interview level as the examina- (Mathematics) from LU, said Government Polytechnic, said University held on Thursday accordingly. I prepared for the based mostly on the syllabus tion was just an assessment of that the second paper was very that the paper was easy. “I sat for found the paper easy but lengthy. examination on the lines of the from LU whereas it should have the knowledge of the student. lengthy in comparison to the the examination for securing a Most of them had mixed reac- Banaras Hindu University been much wider. Suman Singh, who also time which had been given. PhD degree so that I could tions as they said the paper was model paper for PhD examina- “When students who have appeared in the entrance exam- DP Mishra, who has done upgrade myself,” he added. percent attendance and for the it had already been specified that based on the LU syllabus alone tion,” she said. Shivangi has done MSc from other universi- ination, secured 67 per cent MSc from the BHU and is cur- LU admission incharge Anil double subject 261 students the syllabus of the examination when it should have been a pan- done MSc in Mathematics from ties are also appearing in the marks in MSc (Mathematics), rently a lecturer at the Mishra said that the total sched- were present out of the sched- would be from LU. Regarding India one. Lucknow University, securing 84 examination, the syllabus should LU. She said that the paper was Government Polytechnic, said uled students for the examina- uled 298 students. the provision of the model Shivangi Pandey said there per cent marks. be broad-based,” she said. On easy but too lengthy. She said he wanted to do PhD to upgrade tion were 6,938 and those pre- Responding to the reac- paper, he said that was not should have been a model paper Ayushi Dwivedi, who has being asked whether the that she was interested in doing himself from the career point of sent were 5,960 which was 85.9 tions of the students, he said that done by any university per se.

m0iz0 ikoj VªkUlfe'ku m0iz0 ikoj VªkUlfe'ku PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW dkjikjs 's ku fy0 &vko';d dkjikjs 's ku fyfeVMs bZ&fufonk `9.62 lakh siphoned off from bank a/cs frfFk foLrkj lpw uk bl dk;kZy; Worker of leather mfg lpw uk&fo|qr ikj"k.ks e.My yber thieves siphoned off dh bZ&fufonk l[;ka 180 o 181 & Rs 9.62 lakh from the ants siphoned off Rs 50,000 his account. In Gomti Nagar, account of Tasavvur of xk.Mk]s dk;Zky; }kjk vkef=ra fufonk fo0ik0e0iz0y0@2018&19a tk s fd fnukda C accounts of ten persons in the from the bank account of the miscreants duped salesman Nagram. Meanwhile, two la[;k& 54@fo0ik0e0@xks0@ 03-01-2019 dk s [kkyhs tkuh Fkh] vc fdUgh workshop found dead vifjgk;Z dkj.kk as l s fnukda 18-01-2019 dks city. In Ghazipur police area, Kamlesh of Kalyanpur Sanjay Kumar of Vivek Khand unidentified miscreants 2018&19] dk s vifjgk;Z dkj.kk as d s dkj.k PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW 16%00 ct s rd viykMs dh tk;xhas ,oa the miscreants fraudulently locality. of Rs 15,000. conned a jeweller, identified as Police sources said fujLr fd;k tkrk gSA v/kh{k.k vfHk;Urk fnukda 19-01-2019 dk s Øe'k% 12-30 o withdrew Rs 2.51 lakh from In Chinhat, two miscre- In Madiaon, the miscre- Anuj Soni, in Sarojininagar on fo|rq ikj"sk.k e.My 220 d0s oh0 midUs nz 13-00 ct s [kkyhs tk;xhAas bZ&VUMfjs xa fufonk the bank account of Pratima ants tricked Pannalal of ants duped Rajkumar Singh of Thursday evening. Reports nidentified miscreants the victim, Siraj, ifjlj tsy jksM] xks.Mk dh vU; fu;e o 'kr aZs ioZorw jgxhAas v/kh{k.k Yadav of Indira Nagar on Matiyari when he had gone to Rs 20,000 while LU employee said the miscreants reached the Ukilled a leather manufac- had head injuries l[;k&2276@fo0ik0e0@xka 0@s fnukda vfHk;Urk fo|qr ikj"k.ks e.My&izFke m0iz0 January 8. In PGI police area, withdraw cash and duped him Alok Singh was duped of Rs shop and asked Soni to show turing workshop worker some- ikoj VªkUlfe'ku dkjikjs 'kus fy0] d{k the miscreants withdrew Rs of Rs 14,000. In Ashiyana, 1.2 lakh. As sum of Rs 3 lakh them her gold rings. Later, one time on Wednesday night. The and it appeared 10-01-2019 ^^jk"Vªfgr e as fctyh cpk;aas l0&111a l s 114 Hk&ry]w ikj"k.ks Hkou] foHkfrw 19,999 from the bank account miscreants tricked Vishal was withdrawn from the bank of them pocketed a box con- incident came to light after the that he was lk/kkj.k cYc d s LFkku ij ,y0bZ0Mh0 [k.M&II] xkerhs uxj y[kuÅ i=kda 49 of VK Srivastava on January 9. Verma of Aurangabad locality account of Sarla of Madiaon taining several rings and both body was spotted by the vic- cYc dk iz;kxs dj**as fnukda 10-01-19 jk"Vªfgr e as fctyh cpk,a In Gudamba, the miscre- and withdrew Rs 50,000 from and Rs 52,000 from the bank fled the scene. tim’s brother early Thursday attacked during a morning. As per reports, the brawl. Some of the victim, identified as youths who would Mohammed Siraj (35) of Madhavganj locality in Hardoi, often be seen DM carries out inspection at Hussainabad worked at the workshop in with the victim Chikmandi (Maulviganj), PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW Aminabad, and was living in a are missing house on rent in the area. On istrict Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma Wednesday night, he left his Don Thursday carried out an inspection house for some work but did “Some of the youths who of Clock Tower, Satkhanda and Picture not return. would often be seen with the Gallery, which are under the Hussainabad Apprehensive of his safety, victim are missing. The police and Allied Trust. his brother Mohammed are trying to find out who was The DM was apprised that illegal con- Faiyyaz went out to search for with the victim on Wednesday struction was being carried out on the land him early Thursday morning night,” they said, adding that of HAT. The DM directed the ASI officials and reached near Jagat cinema some suspects were being inter- to identify the sites and demolish unautho- hall where he found Siraj’s rogated. “The possibility that he rised structures. He also inquired from the body lying on a wooden cot. fell down and suffered head ASI as to why no action was taken against The deceased had head injuries injuries cannot be ruled out,” the encroachers earlier. The DM was and there were blood stains on investigation officer (sub- informed that Lucknow Development the cot and floor. As Faiyyaz inspector) Vijay Singh said. Authority would be constructing a food started crying, cops sitting in a He said the police did not court and museum and Rs 133-crore ten- police van near the cinema hall, have any witness account to ders had already been given and Rs 95- reached there. They called the claim that the victim was crore worth of tenders already approved. spoiling the ambience. He directed the Haat be set up on the nazul land in front. Aminabad police after which a attacked on Wednesday night. The DM said instead of a food court and officials to send a letter to the Principal He directed the officials to send a propos- team reached the place. Police “We quizzed the pavement- museum, it was important to construct a Secretary (Housing) for construction of the al for the same. Sharma said the rents of sources said Siraj had head dwellers and also those who boundary wall so that miscreants could be boundary. He said that the buses stationed shops under HAT should be increased from injuries and it appeared that he spend night in the open,” he stopped from entering the place and nearby should be removed and an Awadh Rs 5-90 to Rs 1,000-2,000 to bring revenue. was attacked during a brawl. added.

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Two Hundred and Dr Nakul Sinha also spoke Workshop at Karamat Husain Muslim Girls’ PG College Cost: Rs. 3894.00 (Rs. Three Thousand Thirty Six) only. 13. E-Tender on the rising problem. Dr Vora Eight Hundred Ninety Four) only. 3. Short No.295/AETC/2018-19: Overhauling and said the possibility of cardiac at a conference in Germany in University Roop Rekha Verma Term E-Tender No. 2851 AETC/2018-19:- maintenance work of Mulsifire system at arrest among diabetics was which it was explained that low was the chief guest on the Erection & Cornm issioning of New 160 220 KV S/S Jaunpur under ETD, Jaunpur. MVA T/F-III required at 220 KV S/S Earnest Money: Rs. 6000.00 (Rs Six three to five times more than sugar in body was more dan- occasion. Nasiruddin Haider Jaunpur under ETD, Jaunpur. Earnest Thousand) only. Tender Cost: Rs.708.00 other patients. He laid stress on gerous than high sugar. The Khan, a socialist and an activist, Money: Rs. 8.000.00 (Rs. Eight Thousand) (Rs. 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Earnest 12:00 hrs. & 13 :00 hrs, respectively had recently presented a paper Chancellor of Lucknow thanks. Money: Rs. 2000.00 (Rs. Two Thousand) through E- Tendering. Tenderer can only. Tender Cost: Rs . 236.00 (Rs. Two upload their tender bids against E- Hundred Thirty Six) only. 6. E- Tender No. Tender No. 286 to 290 upto 17.00 Hrs. 288/ETC/20 18-19:- Painting of equipment of 11.02.20I9 the same will be opened on & structures at 132K V S/S Lalganj under dated 12.02.2019 at 12:00 hrs., 13:00 CANTTWATCH ETD, Azamaarh. Earnest Money: Rs. hrs., 14.00 hrs., 15:00 hrs. & 16:00 hrs. 2000.00 (Rs. Two Thousand) only. Tender respectively through E-Tendering. Cost: Rs. 236.00 (Rs. Two Hundred Thirty Tenderer can upload their tender bids SILVER JUBILEE Six) only. 7. E- Tender No.289/AETC/ against E-Tender No. 291 to 295 upto The Corps of Army Air Defence celebrat- 2018-19: Procurement of high voltage rub- 17.00 Hrs. of 12.02.2019 the same will ber mat at various 132KV S/Ss under ETD be opened on dated 13.02.2019 at ed the silver jubilee of its raising at the Central Jaunpur. Earnest Money: Rs. 2000.00 (Rs 12:00 hrs. 13:00 hrs., 14:00 hrs., 15:00 Command Headquarters in Lucknow on Two Thousand) only. Tender Cost: Rs. hrs. & 16:00 hrs. respectively through E- Thursday. To commemorate the occasion, 236.00 (Rs. Two Hundred Thirty Six) only. Tendering. Intimation regarding opening 8. E-Tender No.290/AETC/2018-19: of Tender Bid Part-II i.e. Price Bid will be Brigadier (Retired) Sunil Dhawan and Brigadier Painting of various equipments at 132K given on above e-website in due course Sanjay Sethi (Army Air Defence) laid a wreath V S/S Mariyahu under ETD, Jaunpur of time. 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Undersigned has the right to reject/divide Gen Abhay Krishna commended all ranks of the Tender Cost: Rs. 236.00 (Rs. Two Hundred any tender without assigning any reason Thirty Six) only. 10. E-Tender thereof'. Conditional tenders shall not be Corps of Army Air Defence for their contribu- No.292/AETC/ 2018-19: Installation & accepted. Superintending Engineer tion towards keeping the nation’s air space safe operational readiness and exhorted them to Commissioning of new CT in place of old (Trans.) Azamgarh No. 60 Dt. 9.1.19 Save both during peace and war. He also comple- rededicate themselves to the resolve of achiev- CT at 400KV S/S, Azamgarh under Electy, Electricity in the interest of nation. mented them for maintaining high standards of ing the pinnacle of professionalism. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 nation 05 Pak infiltrators to disturb J&K peace: Rawat 12K to attend BJP’s PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n border to sneak in, the “west- Army Chief General Bipin two-day national NEW DELHI ern” neighbour will try to send Rawat said the rate of Army chief OK’s talk with Taliban infiltrators even during the recruitment of local youth in s situation in strife torn winter months when snow the militant outfits had AJammu & Kashmir is slow- blocks ingress routes. but not with militants in Valley council meet today ly improving over the past few When asked about his slowed down in the last four months, Pakistan will adopt comments on IAS topper Shah to five months with just three New Delhi: Favouring talks Delhi is willing to come to the PNS n NEW DELHI It would be one of the new tactics of sending in more Faesal of Kashmir quitting the in December last year with the Taliban as India has negotiation table but talks and largest BJP gatherings in the infiltrators from across the service on Wednesday, the thereby indicating that the interests in Afghanistan, the terror cannot go together, the n estimated 12,000 dele- recent times and would be Line of Control (LoC) to keep Army Chief said it has to be general Kashmiri populace Army Chief, however, ruled out Army Chief said. Agates are expected to attend attended by Prime Minister the State “boiling”, Army Chief seen if the topper, who achieved was now realising the futility applying the same strategy in On Afghanistan, Rawat the two-day National Council Narendra Modi, party General Bipin Rawat said on all success in the present system, Jammu & Kashmir. said since India has interests of the BJP, beginning here on president Amit Shah, all the Thursday. resigned to protest against the of violence Several political parties had there and since many countries Friday that would showcase the He also said while the new number of terrorist killed dur- said if the Indian Government are already talking to the Modi-Government’s pro-poor party State heads, BJP Chief regime under Prime Minister ing encounters or number of such funerals, the agencies was willing to engage the Taliban, “We cannot out of the programmes during its tenure Ministers, MPs, MLAs and Imran Khan is “vocally” talking local youth picking up gun for started restricting the number Taliban then they should do so bandwagon.” and work out the election cam- other council delegates. of peace with India, the situation the so-called cause. Rawat won- constitutional edifice of this of people attending such occa- with separatists and other He also said India has to be paign agenda for the Lok Sabha Council is the highest policy on the LoC, hinterland and pro- dered if Faesal will reach out to country and it needs to be sions and it was now bearing organisations in Jammu & involved directly or indirectly polls. It would be a two-day making body of the BJP paganda from across the border the misguided youth to come stopped.” results, he said. Moreover, the Kashmir to bring peace after in talks though it should not open session. for radicalisation of youth in the back into the mainstream and On present Kashmir situa- agencies were now approaching the Army chief in a conclave on take the lead adding “we should It would be one of the State tells a different story. appeal to the youth not to fall tion, the Army Chief said secu- parents of those youth picking Wednesday said India not be left out.” largest BJP gatherings in the Sounding this note of cau- prey to radicalisation. rity forces and Government up the gun so that they could should talk with the Taliban as “Unless you are not sitting recent times and would be tion, Rawat said the rate of Faesal was the first had adopted twin strategy of pressurise their wards to return many other countries were on that table you will not know attended by Prime Minister recruitment of local youth in Kashmiri who topped the cov- “hard power and soft power.” to the mainstream and this was also doing so. what is discussed. Because a lot Narendra Modi, party presi- the militant outfits had slowed eted IAS examination about ten Admitting that earlier even as also bearing some results, Reiterating his opinion on of this is discussed in closed dent Amit Shah, all the party down in the last four to five years back. He quit service to many terrorists were killed, Rawat said. Giving an example, Thursday, Rawat said the doors. That’s why we are say- State heads, BJP Chief months with just three in protest against “unabated there was no drop in the num- in December last year only Indian Government was ing sit on the high table, and see Ministers, MPs, MLAs and December last year thereby killings in Kashmir and mar- ber of new recruits, Rawat said three young men joined mili- willing to talk every how it suits you. We other council delegates. consolidate its core vote of indicating that the general ginalisation of Indian Muslims.” it was due to propaganda and tancy as against the earlier section in Kashmir after they have our issues. I think we need Council is the highest policy upper castes in the Hindi- Kashmiri populace was now He also wrote on his Facebook fervour during the funeral of trend of ten to 15 per month, shun violence. to take our call on our own making body of the BJP. speaking states and also realising the futility of violence. “I wish to remind the regime the slain terrorists. Rawat said the local population However, it was not hap- terms but unless you are sitting The Narendra Modi strengthen its appeal among Given this fact, the Army Chief, that subversion of institutions In an effort to wean away was realising once a youth pening, he said. Similarly, on the high table how do Government’s outreach to dif- political significant communi- said, however, with more than like the RBI, CBI and NIA has the gullible minds from jump- picks up gun he will be finally Kashmir is a issue between you know what is happening,’” ferent sections of society is like- ties like Jats, Patidars and 300 terrorists waiting across the the potential to decimate the ing the fence after attending neutralised. India and Pakistan and New he said. ly to be a key theme for the Marathas, among others. council meeting which would A section of the party commence with the address of believes that anger among Shah on Friday and conclude upper castes played a role in its Productivity of LS 47%, RS 27%: Tomar Anwar Ibrahim meets PM Modi on Saturday with the Prime loss in the recent State polls. Minister’s speech. The Lok Party sources said the PNS n NEW DELHI the Lok Sabha. An ordinance Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Sabha poll which is only few Modi Government’s measures, could again be pronounced by Goyal said the message of New Delhi: Malaysia’s rul- gratulated Anwar on his months away and expected to like granting constitutional sta- iting the passage of Quota the Government in reference to the bills was clear that ing party leader Anwar recent election as presi- be a tough contest given BJP’s tus to the OBC Commission CBill for the people from the triple talaq. Government wants “Sabka Saath, Ibrahim on Thursday called dent of the PKR Party. electoral reverses in Madhya and strengthening the law on economically weaker sections “Special achievement of this Sabka vikas.” The Lok Sabha, on Prime Minister Modi fondly recalled Pradesh, Rajasthan and atrocities against Dalits and as “special achievement”, session of Parliament was that which provided 17 sittings Narendra Modi and dis- their last meeting in Chhattisgarh, would be the tribals, are likely to be high- Parliamentary Affairs Minister both houses passed the 124th spread over a period of 29 days, cussed bilateral, regional Malaysia in May 2018 main focus of the council meet. lighted and projected as part of Narendra Singh Tomar said on Constitutional Amendment Bill was adjourned sine die on and global issues of mutu- and conveyed his regards The passage of the bill its “social justice” project. Thursday the productivity of that seeks to provide 10 per cent Tuesday, while the RS, which al interest. to Prime Minister providing 10 per cent reserva- Shah has often asserted the Lok Sabha was about 47 per reservation people from eco- provided 18 sittings over a peri- Anwar, a member of Mahathir Mohamad. tion in jobs and education for that the BJP will win more seats cent and Rajya Sabha 27 per nomic weaker sections. od of 30 days, was adjourned sine the Malaysian Parliament The two leaders dis- economically weaker sections than the 2014 polls, when it cent in the just-concluded “It has been a historical die on Wednesday. and the leader of the Parti cussed bilateral, regional in the general category has had won its first ever majority Winter Session of Parliament. achievement. This was an aspi- “The productivity of the Keadilan Rakyar Party, is in and global matters of raised the upper caste reach of by bagging 282 of the 543 Lok According to data collated ration of crores of underprivi- Lok Sabha was about 47 per cent the national Capital to par- mutual interest, the state- the BJP across the country. The Sabha seats. by think-tank PRS Legislative leged Indian citizens,” he said and that of the Rajya Sabha was ticipate in the ‘Raisina ment said. Anwar served move may also push reverse But BJP’s rivals believe that Research, productivity of while addressing a press con- about 27 per cent,” Tomar said. Dialogue’, considered Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with as the Deputy Prime consolidation for the regional the party is facing a resurgent Parliament during the session ference in Parliament. During the session, 17 bills — India’s flagship annual Member of the Malaysian Parliament, Datuk Seri Anwar Minister of Malaysia from caste-based political parties, Congress in several states while was the “third lowest” in the As about the pending bills 12 in Lok Sabha and five in geopolitical and geo-strate- Ibrahim, in New Delhi, on Thursday PTI 1993-1998 and as the particularly in Uttar Pradesh the expected alliance of the . The in Rajya Sabha, Minister of Rajya Sabha — were intro- gic conference. Finance Minister from and Bihar. Samajwadi Party and the BSP Controversial Citizenship and State for Parliamentary Affairs duced. Five bills were passed by Anwar was accompanied Santhara Kumar Ramanaidu, 1991-1998 when he was a The BJP feels the bill, will dent its prospects in Uttar triple talaq (instant divorce) Vijay Goel said the government both Houses of Parliament and by two other members of the the Ministry of External Affairs member of the UMNO, a major which will come into force Pradesh, making the likeli- bills could not get passed in the is committed to the passage of four pending bills were with- Malaysian Parliament — said in a statement. party in the ruling Barisan after getting the President’s hood of its repeat of 2014 feat Rajya Sabha after approved by the triple talaq bill and the drawn in the Rajya Sabha. Kesavan Subramanian and Prime Minister Modi con- Nasional coalition. PTI nod — a mere formality — will challenging. EC panel's report on social media & polls submitted Agri Min starts inter-State mandi through e-NAM PNS n NEW DELHI the information on e-NAM of farm produce. eNAM pro- PNS n NEW DELHI of activities which aim at indi- ined the present provisions of pletion of the poll, mentioned easily through their mobile vides quick quality assaying rectly influencing voters during the Section 126 and other relat- in section 126 and suggest he Agriculture Ministry has phone from anywhere. This solutions (preferably within a n a move to maintain cam- the valuable silence period of 48 ed Sections of the necessary amendment/modifi- Tstarted inter-State mandi online trading platform aims at minute/parameter) to promote Ipaign silence during last 48 hours provided to them. Representation of the People cation. The committee has also (Agriculture Produce Market reducing transaction costs, online trading. hours before the conclusion of The Committee had Act, 1951 and identify diffi- Impact of new media plat- Committee (APMC) trade bridging information asym- Amid thousands of farm- polling in the light of the detailed consultations with all culties/critical gaps to regulate forms and social media during through the electronic National metry and helps in expanding ers committing suicide every increasing influence of digital major stakeholders including the violation of the said provi- the prohibitory period of 48 Agriculture Market (e-NAM) to the market access for farmers. passing year and with the and social media, a high-level various political parties, nomi- sions of the act, particularly hours before the close of poll boost farmers income and their Earlier trade used to happen numbers increasing, self-suffi- committee set up by the nees/ representatives of the during the prohibitory period and its implication in view of produce. The very first inter- either within the APMC or ciency in agriculture has been Election Committee (EC) on Press Council of India (PCI), the of 48 hours before the com- the provisions of section 126. state transaction in tomatoes between two APMCs situated discover price real time in a the top priority for the Indian Thursday submitted report to News Broadcasters Association has been carried out between within same State. transparent manner. The agriculture ministry. eNAM is it. The committee headed by (NBA), the Internet and Mobile Two-day meet of CEOs to review trader of Bareilly e-NAM The ministry has integrat- Government aims at integrating seen as an important step to deputy election commissioner Association of India (IAMAI), APMC of Uttar Pradesh and ed 585 wholesale regulated 200 mandis this year and anoth- transform the existing informal Umesh Sinha suggested mod- the Ministry of Information preparedness for Lok Sabha polls farmer of Haldwani e-NAM markets/ (APMC) markets in er 215 next year with the e- agricultural infrastructure into ifications and changes in the and Broadcasting, the Ministry APMC of Uttarakhand. 16 States and 2 Union NAM platform. There are about a more formal and transparent provisions of the Section 126 of Electronics and Information New Delhi: The EC is holding a two-day meet of Chief Electoral The inter -state transac- Territories (UTs), who have 2,700 APMC mandis and 4,000 one. It is also viewed as a way and other sections of the Technology (MeitY) as well as Officers (CEOs) on January 11 and 12 to review preparedness for tions in potatoes, brinjal and carried out requisite reforms in sub-market yards in India. to create agripreneurs out of Representation of the People representatives of several inter- Lok Sabha polls, due for later this year. During the conference, cauliflower have been carried their State APMC. Currently, Founded in April 2016, farmers who could also market Act 1951, provisions of Model mediaries and technology com- the commission will discuss key issues related to poll prepared- out between the e-NAM man- seven States - Uttar Pradesh, eNAM is a virtual market- their produce smartly. Code of Conduct. panies including Facebook, ness such as updating of electoral rolls, functioning of ERO Net, dis of Uttarakhand and Uttar Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, place with a physical market India ranks second in the Sources said the recom- WhatsApp, YouTube, Twitter, polling station arrangements and EVM-VVPAT, a statement said. Pradesh. In all the cases, e-pay- Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, (mandi) at the backend, net- world in farm output. However, mendations made by the and Google. The Committee Apart from reviewing poll preparedness, the commission will also ments have been made through Telangana and Uttarakhand - working the existing despite the fact that over 55 per Committee, when implement- also had several rounds of dis- discuss the takeaways and learnings from the recent Assembly e-NAM portal. This will helps are working on the modalities APMC/mandis to create a uni- cent of the Indian population ed (after adoption by the EC cussions and consultations with elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan farmers get better market to establish interstate trade. fied national market for agri- is dependent on farming, agri- with necessary modification or the legal and other divisions and Telangana. During the conference, the CEOs will make their access, more buyers and traders Trade in 585 mandis is cultural commodities for pan- culture and allied sectors additions), will help in min- within the ECI. comprehensive presentations of their poll preparedness on all to realise better prices for their currently happening on the India electronic trading. account for only 17.9 per cent imising the possible interference The committee has exam- important parameters. produce. Farmers can access electronic network, which helps Mandis handle huge volumes of the country’s GDP. Bollywood stars meet PM Govt finally unveils National Clean Air Programme NCAP focuses on 102 cities beginning with ‘modest target’ of reduction of 20 to 30 per cent in particulate matter by 2024 with 2017 as base year PNS n NEW DELHI LIST OF 102 CITIES CHOSEN FOR NCAP INTERVENTION out to different parts of the Andhra Pradesh: Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore, Vijaywada Sangli, Solapur and Ulhasnagar country.” fter missing several dead- and Vishakhapatnam CEO NITI Aayog , Alines, much-awaited Rs Meghalaya: Byrnihat Amitabh Kant termed the 300-crore National Clean Air Assam: Guwahati, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sibsagar and Nagaland: Dimapur and Kohima NCAP as ‘a path breaking ini- Silchar Programme (NCAP) was final- Odisha: Angul, Balasore, Bhubneshwar, Cuttack, tiative’ and one of the most crit- ly unveiled on Thursday focus- Chandigarh: Chandigarh Rourkela and Talcher ical and most significant pro- ing on 102 cities beginning Chattisgarh: Bhillai, Korba and Raipur gramme as it addresses one of with “modest target” of reduc- Punjab: DeraBassi, Gobindgarh, Jalandhar, Khanna, the most alarming challenges of tion of 20 to 30 per cent in par- Delhi: Delhi Ludhiana, NayaNangal, Pathankot/Dera Baba, urbanisation i.e. air pollution. ticulate matter (PM) by 2024 Gujarat: Surat and Ahmedabad Patiala and Amritsar “Today cities occupy just 3 with 2017 as the base year. Himachal Pradesh: Baddi, Damtal, Kala Amb, Rajasthan: Alwar, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur per cent of the land, but con- The 102 cities under Nalagarh, Paonta Sahib, Tamilnadu: Tuticorin tribute to 82 per cent of GDP NCAP that include Parwanoo and Sunder Nagar Telangana: Hydrabad, Nalgonda and Patencheru and responsible for 78 per cent Chandigarh, nine cities from Jammu & Kashmir: Jammu and Srinagar of Carbon dioxide emissions; Punjab, Delhi, seven from Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Allahabad, Anpara, Bareily, cities though are engines of Himachal Pradesh, two from Jharkhand: Dhanbad Firozabad, Gajraula, Ghaziabad, growth and equity but they Jammu & Kashmir and two Karnataka: Bangalore, Devanagere, Gulburga and Jhansi, Kanpur, Khurja, Lucknow, have to be sustainable and it is from Uttarakhand are those Hubli-Dharwad Muradabad, Noida, Rae Bareli and in this context that NCAP being Varanasi which did not meet the annu- Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Dewas, Indore, Sagar, a very inclusive program holds al national standards of clean Ujjain and Gwalior Uttarakhand: Kashipur and Rishikesh special relevance,” Kant said. air from 2011 to 2015. West Bengal: Kolkata However, green activists New Delhi/Mumbai: Major people from the film industry, Kaushal, Ayushmann Taking into account the Maharashtra: Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, like Sunil Dahiya, senior cam- Bollywood stars such as including actors,” sources close Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar available international experi- Badlapur, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Bihar: Patna, Gaya and Muzaffarpur paigner with Greenpeace India Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, to the development told PTI. and Sidharth Malhotra. ences and national studies, the Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, expressed doubt on its success, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan The insider, however, did After December 19 meeting tentative national level target of Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, saying that the “NCAP is not landed in the Capital on not disclose the agenda of the with PM drew flak on social 20 per cent to 30 per cent backed with a strong legal Thursday for a meeting with meeting. The delegation, which media for not having any female reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 NCAP is comprehensive miti- pollution abatement step, will expand air quality monitoring mandate and clear account- Prime Minister Narendra Modi. is a mix of directors and actors, representation on panel, inclu- concentration by 2024 is pro- gation actions for prevention, focus on 102 polluted cities network in cities and in rural abilities, implementing it The meeting comes weeks has been organised by film- sion of names such as Alia and posed under the NCAP taking control and abatement of air with a budget of Rs 300 crore areas and conduct air pollution on the ground will be a big after the PM met Bollywood maker Karan Johar, the source Bhumi is a step up. Actors-pro- 2017 as the base year for the pollution besides augmenting for financial years 2018-19 and health impact studies. challenge”. producers and discussed issues added. The line-up from ducers Ajay Devgn, Akshay comparison of concentration, the air quality monitoring net- 2019-20 — about Rs 2.9 crore CK Mishra, Union Nevertheless, the NGO faced by the industry, which led Bollywood also includes direc- Kumar, Karan Johar, Sidharth said Union Environment work across the country and per city. Environment Secretary added, added that, considering the to the reduction in GST on film tors Rohit Shetty and Ashwiny Roy Kapur, Ritesh Sidhwani Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan strengthening the awareness Under the programme, the “Our plans to combat air pol- level of India’s air quality, the tickets by the Government. Iyer Tiwari, producers Ekta and others were censured by after the release of the plan at and capacity building activi- Government will set up a lution have been NCR-centric fact that our country now has “There is a meeting hap- Kapoor and Mahaveer Jain, internet users for not, including an event here. ties,” the Minister added. national inventory, issue guide- so far, but with launch of the an action plan to combat air pening with PM today with actors Rajkummar Rao, Vicky any women in the panel. PTI “Overall objective of the The NCAP, a nation-wide lines for indoor air pollution, NCAP we have tried to reach pollution is worth celebrating. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 nation 06

CEASEFIRE VIOLATION IN J&K PM questions Michel's role in stalled Rafale 2 jawans injured in Pak firing deal during UPA MOHIT KANDHARI n JAMMU Chennai: In a stinging counter- t least two Indian soldiers, attack on the Rafale issue, Aincluding a senior Army Prime Minister Narendra Modi officer received injuries in fresh on Thursday accused the incident of ceasefire violation Congress of stalling defence along the Line of Control in procurement if there was “no Manjakote sector of Rajouri on deal” for it. Thursday. He also said the alleged In response, the Indian middleman Christian Michel Army retaliated strongly and was close to the Congress first bours were strengthening their gave a befitting reply to the family and the people deserved forces with fourth and fifth Pakistan Army. to know the role played by him generation fighters, the then Defence spokesman in in the 10-year delay over the Congress Government stalled Jammu confirmed, another Rafale deal during UPA regime. defence procurement. incident of ceasefire violation Interacting with booth Recently, between 2004- was reported in the forward level BJP workers of Tamil 15, one of India's neighbours areas of Manjakote in Rajouri Nadu through video-confer- added 400 aircraft while anoth- on Thursday. encing, he said many people er doubled the air force fleet Official sources claimed, think that the biggest failure of strength with many of these two soldiers, injured in the taken in some of the forward Local reports claimed, with a view to facilitate infil- Congress was mismanagement being fourth and fifth genera- cross border firing were safely areas witnessing heavy Pakistan army on the other side trators to cross and give them of the economy and corruption. tion fighters, he said. evacuated to a nearby hospital exchange of cross border of the line of control has been cover to cross across the line of "But they did deep damage "What was the Congress where they are undergoing shelling. initiating ceasefire violations control. to our armed forces. Not many Government doing at that treatment. “Their condition know how much damage time? It stalled Defence pro- was stated to be stable till the Congress culture did to our curement for want of its deal time of filing the report", offi- defence sector for decades. while our neighbours increased cial sources said. Cross-border infiltration: Army commander says They had made the defence capacity. Congress actually For last couple of days sector a den of Bofors and bro- decreased ours. Such huge Pakistan army is indulging in kers and middlemen. damage to the defence forces, blatant ceasefire violations in options available to give befitting reply to Pak "In their government, pro- all for the sake of a deal," the region and provoking curement would only happen Modi alleged. Referring to strong retaliation. Srinagar: The Army has a range Singh told reporters at Gulmarg violations with a view to facili- if there was a deal. If there was negotiations to purchase 126 Large number of border of options to exercise against the — 55 kms from here. tate the infiltrators and give no deal their approach was to Rafale fighter jets during the residents in frontier districts of continued infiltration from Lt Gen Singh was talking to them cover to cross over the simply stop buying anything for UPA regime, Modi claimed Rajouri and Poonch, living in across the Line of Control (LoC) the media after inaugurating the Indian side," he said. the armed forces," Modi said in Michel, being probed over the the direct line of enemy fire, in Jammu & Kashmir to give a Gulmarg Winter Youth Festival The Army commander, response to a question. AugustaWestland chopper deal, have been adversely affected by befitting reply to Pakistan, a top at the famous ski-resort in however, said the Pakistani Recalling Defence Minister had access to inside informa- the random incidents of firing. Army commander said on north Kashmir's Baramulla dis- army is given a befitting 's state- tion like the timing of a Cabinet The border residents have Thursday. trict. response whenever a ceasefire ment during the debate in Lok meet on security and a been regularly pleading before "It (infiltration) has car- He said ceasefire violations violation takes place. "Our strat- Sabha over the Rafale issue, Government file on a related the Governors' administration ried on… We have a range of on the LoC was a ploy by the egy is very clear. Whenever any Modi said when India's neigh- matter. PTI to expedite construction of options that are available to the Pakistani army to push the ceasefire violations are carried bunkers in the forward villages Indian Army and depending on infiltrators into Indian territo- out by the Pakistan army, they to ensure their safety. the situation and depending on ry. "As far as the ceasefire vio- are given a befitting response Issue of absence of ambu- what is the effect that we desire, lations are concerned, they have and it is to the credit of all the lances in the worst affected we decide on whatever option continued on the LoC, but it is troops deployed on the LoC that No infiltration took areas has been raised by the has to be exercised," Army essentially the adversary, the we have been able to keep the local residents but so far ade- commander, Northern Pakistani army, on the other side enemy under tremendous pres- quate measures have not been Command, Lt Gen Ranbir of the LoC initiating ceasefire sure," he said. PTI place from B’desh PM says BJP open to alliances in last 10 yrs: BJP Guwahati: After making the place from Bangladesh," Chennai: Prime Minister from five districts in Tamil The Prime Minister, in snapped ties with the BJP issue of illegal infiltration a BJP spokesperson Swapnanil Narendra Modi said on Nadu through video confer- the fourth interaction with later. The Prime Minister major poll plank in the 2014 Lok Barua said. Thursday that the BJP is open encing, he recalled the "suc- party workers in the state, said a strong NDA was "an Sabha and 2016 Assembly elec- Bangladeshis are not to alliances and cherished its cessful coalition politics" ush- was responding to questions article of faith for us". tions in Assam, the ruling BJP migrating to India because of old friends, in a hint that it ered in by former Prime from a worker on whether the "It is not a compulsion. on Thursday claimed no economic reasons as they now was looking to strengthen Minister, the late Atal Bihari BJP would ally with Even when the BJP won a Bangladeshi national has illegally go to Europe, Gulf or other the NDA in Tamil Nadu Vajpayee in the 1990s and AIADMK, DMK or Tamil strong majority on its own, entered into India in the last 10 developed regions, he said. ahead the Lok Sabha elec- said the BJP's doors were superstar Rajinikanth, who is we preferred to run the gov- years. "In Europe or Gulf, they get tions. "always open". yet to form his political party. ernment with our allies. We BJP spokespersons claimed a minimum wage of around Slamming Congress for "...20 years ago the The BJP had fought the cherish our old friends and at a press conference here that `3,000 per day. In India, they its "arrogance" and slighting visionary leader Atal ji 2014 Lok Sabha elections in our doors are always open for the controversial Citizenship can earn a maximum of `1,000. regional parties, Modi said brought in a new culture in Tamil Nadu leading a six- parties," Modi said. (Amendment) Bill will not bring So, why should they come that the party was haughty Indian politics, that of suc- party alliance comprising However, Congress had in any new foreigner into India. here," he asked. enough to say that they would cessful coalition politics. smaller parties, including the "ill-treated" regional parties, "No infiltration is happen- Another spokesperson spring a "surprise" despite He gave utmost impor- DMDK, the PMK and Vaiko- he said, adding "What Atal ji ing at this moment. Mominul Awal said that the having none to rub shoulders tance to regional aspirations... led MDMK, and won two of did was in direct contrast to Illegal migration happened Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, with in Uttar Pradesh. BJP has followed the way the 39 seats — one each by the Congress which has never only earlier. if passed, will not bring any new In an interaction with Atal ji has shown us," Modi the saffron party and PMK. cared for regional aspira- "We can say that in the last Hindu Bangladeshi into India. party booth-level workers said. However, all five parties tions. PTI 10 years, no infiltration took PTI Didi junks ‘PM’s brainchild’ Ayushman Bharat in Bengal

SAUGAR SENGUPTA n KOLKATA health insurance and other schemes Banerjee said, “they engal will not be a part of are claiming to be implement- BCentral initiatives like ing programmes out of the Ayushman Bharat as they were Centre’s but in fact they are being used as propaganda tool doing so with the fund gener- by the BJP, State Chief Minister ated by the States. This is a Mamata Banerjee on Thursday fraud done on the people of said. Coming down heavily on India.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wondering why the Centre for doing “dirty politics”, “We withdraw from the would take away income tax Mamata said her State would Ayushman Bharat. Let them collected from the people she “not contribute 40 per cent of now fund the scheme and demanded “our own share of the funds for the Ayushman carry it forward. We have our income tax that you take away Bharat. I withdraw from it. own similar schemes and han- from the people of this State.” From now, they will have to pay dle that in more successful Attacking the Prime the full amount and run the manner,” Banerjee said adding Minister further for “mislead- scheme.” Bengal had a better option in ing the people” by implement- Addressing a huge audi- Arogyashri. ing the 10 percent job quota for A camel getting its fur cut by Japanese hairdresser, Megumi Takeichi, before Camel Festival in Bikaner on Thursday PTI ence at Nadia, Mamata asked, Incidentally, the Bengal the economically backward “Why should we contribute to Government had already people from the upper caste the (Ayushman Bharat) scheme earned international accolades segment of the society, Banerjee if the Prime Minister’s image for bringing social welfare said they not only misled the Biometrics in blood banks to give affixed is on the letterhead schemes like Kanyashree, people but also “ruined the along with the picture of lotus Rupashree, Sabuj Saathi all future of the farmers’ and (the BJP’s party symbol) instead brain child of the Chief workers’ children,” adding leg up to HIV treatment in TN of India’s national insignia,” Minister. “Prime Minister is doing dirty alleging the Central Bengal was also likely to politics over this and I con- Chennai: A Government AIDS the blood is screened after were positive again, counselling Government was running the withdraw from crop insurance, demn it. control body in Tamil Nadu donation at banks. and later ART could be initi- BJP’s campaign with the peo- Prime Minister rural road Elsewhere, senior TMC will propose that all future As many as 23 donors test- ated. "Timely initiation of ART ple’s money and the money sent schemes etc, sources later said. leader and MP Abhishek blood donors in the State ed positive for HIV during and strict adherence to the reg- in by the federal States. Referring to the Central Banerjee attacked the BJP. record their biometric details so 2015-18 but could not be imen is key to tackling HIV. that issues related to fake cre- informed of their status for a Biometrics will not only help dentials are addressed and variety of reasons. initiation of ART at the right Govt trying to create emergency-like timely medical care could be "We are going to propose to time but will offer additional provided if they test HIV pos- the Government to have a pro- help to avoid transfusion of itive during the screening gramme to capture the bio- infected blood," he pointed situation in Assam: RTI activist Gogoi process. metrics of blood donors," out. Some infected men donate Guwahati: The BJP cases were also registered who is also Krishak Mukti The proposal by the Tamil Project Director, TANSACS, blood under peer pressure just Government has gone “mad” against Sahitya Akademi Sangram Samiti (KMSS) chief, Nadu State AIDS Control Dr K Senthil Raj told PTI. to avoid disclosure of their and is attempting to create an awardee Assamese litterateur told reporters here. Society (TANSACS) comes Of the 23 donors, some HIV+ status and hence provide “emergency-like” situation in Hiren Gohain and senior jour- The KMSS along with its close on the heels of a pregnant were untraceable, a section of false details during blood dona- Assam, noted RTI activist nalist Manjit Mahanta for their 70 partner organisations is on woman being transfused with them did not cooperate and tion, he pointed out. "While Akhil Gogoi said after police on comments on the Citizenship the forefront of protests against HIV infected blood donated others had provided fake iden- some of them later inform us Thursday registered a sedition (Amendment) Bill, a police the bill in Assam. by a youth in Sivakasi tity and false contact details, he discreetly to not use their case against for making com- official said. “It is unfortunate that a Government blood bank, said. blood, others don't." ments on the citizenship bill. “The BJP Government has learned person like Gohain which led to an outrage and "In such cases, biometrics "HIV is only an infection However, the BJP accused gone mad and is trying to cre- sir has been targeted by the raised questions over the pre- will help identify and bring and there is nothing to be Gogoi of having links with ate an emergency-like situation government. I am used to sent screening process. them into the system by doing ashamed of it. Unfortunately, Maoists, being a “professional” to suppress a spontaneous case upon case being filed on The move is also aimed at a test to confirm the presence since a section of society still agitator and working to fulfil movement by the people of me and going to jail has ensuring timely initiation of of the virus through informed cling to the stigma some tend the political agenda of others. Assam against the Citizenship become a lifestyle for me,” antiretroviral therapy to donors consent," he said. to hide their positive status," he Besides Gogoi, sedition (Amendment) Bill,” Gogoi, Gogoi said. who test positive for HIV when After the test, if the results said. PTI NEW DELHI | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 nation 07

When India, China grow together, India contributing to global peace: Swaraj SAPNA SINGH n NEW DELHI Delhi. On international Solar to decide and has to take a side become more relevant with commitment to their beliefs Alliance, Sushma said that in the new world order shaped different countries becoming and stand in terms of the rise of Asia is unstoppable: Nepal xternal Affairs Minister tremendous strides were being by rising China and resurgent key players in the internation- power dynamics. ESushma Sawaraj said India made in launching interna- Russia. Echoing the same view, al system.” adding, the trends A part of the problem with New Delhi: Nepal on Thursday is a proactive and constructive tional solar alliance in part- Former foreign secretary S suggest that what seems to the US for us today is the abil- said when India and China rise contributor to maintaining nership with France. Jaishankar said,”Yes, India must emerging is in a way, a new ity to distinguish between the together, the rise of Asia is international peace and secu- India and other take a side.” cold war between the two great baby and the bath water,” he "unstoppable" and hoped for rity. Emphasising on educating countries alike must remember Paolo Gentiloni, Former superpowers,” he added. said further. On common inter- harmonious ties between its the mass in the country about that the world is one family,” Prime Minister, Italy said that Experts also said the ests to resolve security and two "big neighbours". changing dynamics of she said. In another talks in Europe is more aware of China trans-Atlantic alliance and trade issues, experts highlight- Nepal's Foreign Minister International Politics, Sushma Raisina Dialogue series, titled and the issue of cooperation. Europe is not keen to have a ed that Europe has failed to Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, in his said, for us, transformation is The World in a Moment: “There is a worry about confrontational attitude develop a common defence address at the Raisina Dialogue not just a national agenda, but Looking Back, Looking ahead, the unpredictability of hostile towards Russia. We have to agenda and we need to delve here, also pitched for strength- a global vision. Looking Hard, emerging escalations between China and defend and transform our mul- deeper into solving this issue. ening of the South Asian “Through the Ministry of power equation between China the US, adding,”Perhaps, tilateral, global strategies to Giving preference to Association for Regional External Affairs, we hope to and United States were dis- Europe and India can stand eradicate the current rising Europe for its pivotal geopolit- Cooperation (SAARC), Bay of elevate research and our knowl- cussed. In discussions former together in the face of these tensions. ical role, Gentiloni said,” The Bengal Initiative for Multi- External Affairs Minister greets her Nepal counterpart Pradeep edge base by reaching out to security officer expressed con- concerns. “In the current political cli- primary concern in Europe Sectoral Technical and Kumar Gyawali in New Delhi on Thursday PTI various institutions, building cern over trans -Atlantic rela- On China’s emergence at mate, there has been concern has been the conditions Economic Cooperation (BIM- partnerships. Increasing tionship and also sought to global platform in business, around the complacency of required to accord China, a STEC) and the implementation Raveesh Kumar. Gyawali said amity with all knowledge lies at the heart of open the alliance for India. trade and commerce, security, European nations in terms of market economy status. of the agenda of Bangladesh, In his address, Gyawali and animosity with none is the India’s aspirations in the world General David H Petrarus General David said, The China the events taking place in Asia,” This complex process requires Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN) said: "Next door, we have basis of Nepal's foreign policy. arena,” she said during ongoing (Retd), Chairman, KKR Global situation has become the defin- said Dr Jai Shankar. many decisions to facilitate sub-regional cooperation. always emphasised the good A country like Nepal has Raisina Dialogue series in New institute, USA said, “India has ing issue of our time, and it will “India needs to reiterate its this situation. "India and Nepal can work and harmonious relations been a firm advocate of a rule- together towards common between our two big neigh- based, predictable internation- progress and prosperity, better bours (China and India). When al order, he said. physical connectivity and these two rise together, the rise "We are a believer of mul- greater people-to-people con- of Asia becomes unstoppable." tilateralism where we can get NCW issues notice to nection," Gyawali said. "We were encouraged in our voices heard, problems On the sidelines of the this context by the positive vibe and challenges recognised and dialogue, the Nepalese foreign that last year's Wuhan summit support be extended. Rahul Gandhi for minister met her Indian coun- (between Prime Minister Modi "Rules-based order is terpart Sushma Swaraj and and Chinese President Xi essential for our survival. We reviewed recent developments Jinping) created. We are of the have always been the sup- in bilateral ties across diverse view that one country's rise porter of multilateral institu- ‘misogynistic' remarks sectors, including development should not be seen as a threat tions like the UN. What we projects and connectivity, to the other. It could be an have wanted though is its New Delhi (PTI): The "What is @rahulgandhi according to Ministry of opportunity to rise together," he reform to reflect the current National Commission for trying to imply with his misog- External Affairs Spokesperson said. reality," he said. PTI Women on Thursday issued a ynistic statement— "... Ek notice to Congress president mahila say kaha meri raksha Rahul Gandhi for his "extreme- kiijiye."? Does he think women ly misogynistic, offensive and are weak? The irony- calling an unethical" remarks against accomplished defence minister Another biopic, now on Defence Minister Nirmala of the largest democracy a Sitharaman at a rally in Jaipur. weak person. @nsitharaman In the notice, the women's @narendramodi @ncwindia," panel said it has taken suo NCW chief Rekha Sharma Maulana Abul Kalam Azad motu cognisance of news tweeted. Gandhi at the farm- PRIYANKA TANWER n any caste, he further said. reports which appeared in var- ers' rally on Wednesday had NEW DELHI Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ious print and electronic media said, "The watchman with a 56- took part in most of the impor- dated January 9, "wherein it is inch chest ran away and told a n the season of biopics, tant movements. He presided reported that you have alleged- woman, Sitharaman ji, defend Ianother one on the Indian over the special session of ly made remarks insulting me. I won't be able to defend National Congress and free- Congress in September 1923 against a woman Minister". myself, defend me." dom fighter Maulana Abul and at the age of 35 he became Members of Indian Muslim Women Solidarity Forum hold placards during a protest against Triple Talaq Bill in Kolkata on Kalam Azad is all set to hit the the youngest man to be elect- Thursday PTI screens on January 18. Woh Jo ed as the President of the Tha Ek Massiah Maulana Congress. All the artists in Azad, directed by Rajendra this movie are theatre artist but Gupta Sanjay, will feature Linesh Fanse, who is playing Kalka-Shimla Hill Rlys provides broad band services Linesh Fanse, Sirali Gupta charm and helped finding their role of Maulana Azad, had to PNS n NEW DELHI Railway stations over the zone this Hill Railway which include and Marmik Gupta as lead future in coalition." work hard as he had been into platforms for Digital inclu- Barog, Dharampur Himachal, characters. He also said that for lead- working in Marathi, Gujarati he Railways have always sion by providing free Wi-Fi Gumman, Koti, Kumarhatti The director mentioned ers like Azad, it was not impor- play so it was bit difficult for Tbeen in the forefront of service. In this regard 15 sta- Dagshai, Sonwara, Taksal, that biopic on Azad has noth- tant to be Hindu or Muslim to him to have good command Nation building by creating tions on the Kalka-Shimla Hill Kandaghat, Salogra, Knoh, ing to do with current politics lead our country however, over hindi and urdu. Linesh better Travel and Tourism Railways, a UNESCO World Kathleghat, Shoghi, Tara Devi, in the country. "Our movie being Indian and spreading said he got lead role for the opportunities in a region. Heritage Site have been turned Jutogh and Summerhill. revolves around Azad's support humanity was their main focus, biopic while he went to give Northern Railway has effec- into free Wi-Fi zones. Earlier The Broadband Internet to the Congress party during "We should also have the same audition for the role of Jinah tively contributed towards this facility was available only Connectivity has been made their split in Naram Dal and mindsets like Azad in terms of where the director had reject- Prime Minister’s “Digital India” at 03 stations, Kalka, Shimla live with ‘RailWire’ Wi-Fi by Garam Dal. He had undergone spreading humanity since their ed him for the role and offered initiative under the visionary and Solan in the section. Now RailTel, which is a Mini Ratna many ups and downs to help motive is to spread humanity him the lead role and that made leadership of Minister of the Wi-Fi facility is available at CPSU under the Ministry of Congress from losing their than to be fanatisme towards him very surprised. Railways of turning many all the stations coming under Railways. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Kerala nun slams news

JUSTICE LALIT... sitions of witnesses run into Constitution amendment com- AICC sources said Sheilat’s case to a five-judge constitution 13,886 pages and a total of 257 pletely violates the political acumen is more than article against her in Bench to examine the obser- documents were exhibited. Constitutional norm that eco- the current run of part leader- vation that a mosque was not While the order was being nomic criterion cannot be the ship in Delhi politics and her integral to Islam. He drew the dictated, Dhavan pointed that only basis of reservation as has induction at the helm of Delhi court’s attention to “certain number of exhibits were 533, been laid down by the 9 judges Congress is seen as a signal of pro-Catholic church daily speculations prevailing as to including three archaeological in Indira Sawhney, without the party’s seriousness about its Thiruvananthapuram: A This comes days why the matter has now been reports. The Bench noted that removing the basis of the judge- prospective alliance with AAP catholic nun, who took part in fixed for hearing before a five- the high court’s verdict runs ment”, the petition said. to defeat the BJP which is hold- a street protest here against a after FCC served a judges bench though the three- into 4,304 printed pages, which “By way of the present ing all the seven Lok Sabha seats rape-accused bishop some notice to Sister judges bench” by its September according to the registry, are amendments, the exclusion of in Delhi. months ago, continued to draw 27, 2018 order had expressly 8,533 typed pages. the OBCs and the SCs/STs Kejriwal -- who was at log- flak with a pro-church daily Lucy Kalappura directed that the matter be list- “The Bench has been from the scope of the econom- gerheads with the Congress slamming her on Thursday accusing her of ed before a three-judges bench. informed that the original ic reservation essentially implies after their partnership ended for violating norms, even as she Senior advocate Harish Salve, records are lying in 15 sealed that only those who are poor with his 49-day tenure as Chief dubbed it as an "attempt to leading a life, appearing for a Hindu party, trunks in a room which has also from the general categories Minister in 2013 -- has been co- humiliate" her. This comes which was against submitted, “I understand that if been sealed. Whether the depo- would avail the benefits of the opted into the proposed Grand days after the Franciscan the "principles of a constitutional question has to sitions and documents which quotas. “Taken together with Alliance against the BJP. Clarist Congregation (FCC) be decided, then it should not are in Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, the fact that the high creamy Andhra Pradesh chief N served a notice to Sister Lucy religious life" be decided by a bench of less Gurumukhi, Urdu and Hindi, layer limit of Rs 8 lakh per Chandrababu Naidu who quit Kalappura accusing her of lead- than five-judges”. Clearing the etc have been translated is not annum ensures that the elite in NDA and joined the ing a life, which was against the Jesus demanding the arrest of doubts, the bench said the clear,” the Bench said. It said the the OBCs and SCs/STs capture Opposition bandwagon has "principles of religious life". Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who decision to post the matter apex court, in its August 10, the reservation benefits repeat- along with DMK chief MK The warning notice was was accused of raping a nun. before a five-judge bench was 2015 order, had indicated that edly, the poor sections of these Stalin have persuaded Kejriwal issued after the nun had post- The nun said the article taken by the CJI on adminis- though counsel for parties had categories remain completely to drop the “negative stance” ed her photo wearing a 'Salwar accused her of violating the trative side in exercise of his attempted to submit some deprived. This is an over- against the Congress to take on Kameez' on her Facebook page, law and disciplines of the powers under Order VI rule 1 translated version of evidence, whelming violation of the basic Modi juggernaut. Dikshit’s bought a car and published a church at a time when sever- of the Supreme Court Rules, “there is a dispute with regard feature of equality enshrined in comment on the prospective poetry collection, even after she al male priests were continu- 2013 which mandates that to the correctness of the trans- Article 14 of the Constitution partnership had marked a fresh was denied permission by the ing to live an "unethical" life, “every cause, appeal or matter lations made”. and elsewhere,” it said. Later in stance that took the big picture church authorities. she said. PTI shall be heard by a bench con- “In these circumstances, a press release, the organisation into account and helped cata- Reacting to the article pub- sisting of not less than two the registry of this court is said in principle it’s a welcome pult her to the pole position in lished in the Malayalam news- judges nominated by the Chief directed to physically inspect step and that deprivation and the race for the party’s top job paper, the nun said she had no Justice”. “Order VI rule 1 of the the records which are lying not the caste has been made the in Delhi. Asked about the regret over whatever she had Supreme Court Rules, 2013 under lock and key; make an basis of protective discrimina- alliance, Dikshit in an interview done. "I am a person observing prescribes the minimum assessment of the time that will tion. “However, the limit of total last had said the “high com- all vows and I have no regret in numerical strength of the bench be taken to make the cases reservation is increased to 60 mand, Rahul and all will decide whatever I have done," the and it is always open for the ready for hearing by engaging, per cent. This will open a pan- and whatever they decide will nun, belonging to FCC, said. Chief Justice to decide, having if required, official translators of dora’s box. Now more and be acceptable to all of us”.A "The article is an attempt to regard to the various relevant the requisite number and give more political parties/caste change of guard was also humiliate me through the facts and circumstances, which a report thereof to the court,” groups will claim for increased announced for Himachal media. But, I will not give up," cannot be exhaustively laid the order said.“The said report percentage of reservations, both Pradesh with senior party she said. down, to constitute benches of will be submitted to this court at the Centre and state level,” it leader Kuldeep Singh Rathore’s The daily predominately, such strength that the the Chief by the registry on January 29, said. The Youth for Equality name cleared by Rahul to hand run by Catholic priests and lay Justice deems it proper,” Justice 2019 when the reconstituted demanded that the 27 per cent him the batons of Himalayan persons, carried a lengthy arti- Gogoi said. bench (without Uday Umesh OBC reservation also must be State by replacing Sukhwinder cle in its editorial page against “This is how the present Lalit, J), as may be, will assem- brought under the economic Singh Sukhu. the actions of the nun without bench of five-judges has been ble once again to take up the criterion test and not according Congress chief also cleared naming her. constituted which is, in no matter for further orders,” it to caste consideration. The Rathore’s appointment after The article, penned by a way, contrary to what has been said. PTI Parliament Wednesday deliberations with State unit Noble Parakkal, accused the laid down by the three-judges approved the quota bill after the leaders. Rathore is a member of nun of insulting the church Bench in the aforesaid judg- 10% GEN QUOTA... Rajya Sabha passed the mea- the All India Congress through her acts, taking part in ment and order dated It also said that the amend- sure. The Lok Sabha cleared the Committee (AICC) and former the protest against the bishop September 27, 2018,” the CJI ments fail to consider that bill on Tuesday. PTI general secretary and chief without seeking permission, added. The Bench, in its order, Articles 14 and 16 form the spokesman of the Himachal posting her photo on social noted that Secretary General of basic feature of equality, and SHEILA BACK... Pradesh Congress Committee. media and grabbing media the apex court registry has that they have been violated After her loss she was The removal of Sukhu came attention by spreading lies. informed the CJI that in four with the doing away of the appointed Governor of Kerala ahead of the parliamentary Sister Lucy had invited the suits, out of which these appeals restraints that were imposed on in 2013 but she resigned after election as the faction led by wrath of the Church leadership have arisen, in all 120 issues the reservation policy, i.e. The Narendra Modi came to power former Chief Minister by participating in a street have been framed for trial and 50 per cent ceiling limit and the in 2014. She was briefly given Virbhadra Singh was at log- protest here by five nuns a total of 88 witnesses were exclusion of economic status as charge of Uttar Pradesh but quit gerheads with him and wanted belonging to the Catholic reli- examined. It noted that depo- a sole criterion. “The for health reasons. his removal. gious order Missionaries of LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Quota bomb A blip in India’s story The new Bill has opened a Pandora’s box. Can the Opposition wrest the pre-poll narrative from the BJP yet? learly, the Opposition has been Economic prowess, strategic capability and the way world leaders perceive a nation are crucial by the BJP’s googly in the Cform of the quota Bill for economi- markers of our foreign policy. The Modi Government has failed on each count cally weaker classes, which is all set to become a key narrative of the Lok Sabha polls without the government having to do much but dangle another carrot instead. And a fat one at that. Touted as a revolutionary, caste-agnostic measure for the poor, the BJP did not do anything original really. It just borrowed something that the Opposition, including the Congress, could AJOY KUMAR not venture into legislation-wise though keeping it part of their promises, and he ‘Free Hugs Campaign’ is a social movement that involves individu- claimed it as its own. In the process, it also trapped parties which expressed als who offer hugs to other people the intent to deliver but in one masterstroke reduced their promise to empty rhetoric to showcase the power of a random and left them with no option but to pass the Bill in the Rajya Sabha. Who wants act of kindness. The movement is motivatedT by the phrase ‘sometimes a hug is to appear anti-poor when garibi hatao has been a banner campaign of eternal all you need’. Foreign policy is a broad term sunshine through the decades for all political parties concerned? Obviously, the used to describe the approach/strategy of one Opposition can now count on the judiciary for stalling the quota on grounds that country vis-à-vis the other or a union repre- senting countries, for example, the European it breaches the 50 per cent reservation barrier set by the Supreme Court and Union. The two statements mentioned above that economic criteria alone don’t quite make the cut unless seen in totality with may seem incongruous but Prime Minister social histories. But the BJP clearly has nothing to lose as it has scored a much- Narendra Modi’s practice of ‘hugplomacy’ with India’s neighbours and friends, while tackling needed legislative win and an implied benefit for its core upper caste votebase. the nuanced area of foreign policy, makes both Even the TDP of Andhra Pradesh and TRS of Telangana, despite being the only these statements relevant. Unfortunately, two parties in the country running special corporations for minority Brahmins since foreign policy and the arena of interna- tional relations are serious matters, this is one for two years now, couldn’t make political capital out of their novel plan. Moreover, of those times where a hug may not be enough. once they have supported the passage of the Bill in principle, what face would In this week’s column, I will examine how the they have in criticising it? This is the dilemma that the Opposition is currently Prime Minister’s foreign policy has been a fail- ure and will talk in detail how the significant caught in. However, it is hoping that the cascading debate over particularities, investments behind the Prime Minister’s jet the judicial intervention and the rather illogical and arbitrary assumptions in the setting ways have not really borne any tangi- Bill would give its leaders a chance at mounting counter-campaigns. ble results. But can the quota Bill reap anything at all? The legislation undoubtedly has The amount spent on Prime Minister Modi’s foreign trips is about `2,021 crore, The Government’s colour- India where it had an opportu- ry or celebration. been hastily sewed up without proper debate and discussion for it to be effec- which dwarfs the `1,346 crore spent on for- ful approach to numbers is not nity to showcase its own prowess It was inevitable then that tive. Even the Mandal Commission recommendations came after years of study eign trips during former Prime Minister the only cause for concern. so as to fill the void that would the Prime Minister and this and impact assessment. In this Bill, there is no empirical data collection or bench- Manmohan Singh’s term from 2009-2014. The economic catastrophe, ie, exist due to the present stand-off Government has been a lot Therefore, purely relying on numbers and the demonetisation, is yet another between the US and China. more coy and sheepish while fac- marking of cutoffs, which makes it rather amorphous. Also there is no detailing sheer amount spent on foreign trips, one can example that reflects the unre- Instead, what we have seen ing uncomfortable questions on where and by how much would the quotas apply in higher educational insti- reasonably say that foreign policy appears to liable, ill-thought out and is the US looking to other coun- about Chinese incursions in tutions and jobs. The Opposition could draw up a charter demanding specifics be an area of focus of Prime Minister Modi. unpredictable approach of the IN ORDER TO tries to fulfill its requirements Doklam. Celebrating premature But let us evaluate what fruits this investment Government that has done and a deterioration of the rela- victories and appropriating the and go to the people rather than calling it a mere jumla for the polls, consider- has borne. As stated above, while foreign pol- great damage to India’s story. ENCOURAGE tionship between it and India. brave acts of soldiers for winning ing the BJP had failed to create two crore jobs per year as promised in 2014. icy has no clear definition or boundary, this The past few years of this FOREIGN The clearest example of this has political points presents an Though our economy can pull up a decent growth rate, job creation is still at its column, too, is limited by word constraint and, Government were littered with been the postponement of the opportunity to other countries to therefore, I will evaluate three heads: Economic examples of an approach that INVESTMENT, IT ‘2+2 dialogue’ between the US push back a Government that is lowest with a manufacturing push hardly delivering the result. Also what of exist- prowess, strategic capability and how other aggressively countered expertise IS IMPERATIVE and India for the third consec- already on the back foot, domes- ing educational and job quotas that remain unfulfilled? Although the BJP has world leaders view the Indian Government. with compliance. Just take the utive time (the ‘2+2 dialogue’ is tically, because it has presented promised 180 Central institutes, including IIM and IITs, an additional 10 lakh seats On the issue of economic prowess, resignation of two Reserve Bank THAT THE a mechanism where two coun- a less than accurate picture of its reports are not encouraging. A popular met- of India Governors in the past GOVERNMENT tries’ defence and external affairs might. for a higher student intake, would there be enough available talent to qualify given ric to measure the economic success of a four years as an example or the ministries discuss among other This coupled with the recent the meritorious nature of these institutions? Or would nobody talk about meri- Government’s foreign policy is the amount of nomination of mere yes-men to PROVIDES things the scope for strategic examples of how President tocracy anymore considering that almost 95 per cent of the population has been foreign direct investment (FDI) that a coun- positions that demand integri- partnerships). Trump belittled the massive try receives. In the financial year 2017-18, the ty and expertise. All of these ACCURATE Another way in which the contribution of India in covered by the markers of the new bill and there’s no general category left whose increase in FDI stood at a five year low of three instances are only a few exam- NUMBERS success of a Government’s for- Afghanistan and how our rela- hurt feelings need to be assuaged. Some parties like the Samajwadi Party are per cent and there is a growing concern ples as to why foreign investors ABOUT THE eign policy is gauged is by the tionship with our neighbours has demanding proportional quotas with Ram Gopal Yadav insisting the category for among foreign investors about India. The are hesitant about the Indian manner in which other world suffered due to the aggressive, ill- buck must surely fall with the Prime Minister. economy. STATUS OF THE leaders view our Government. thought foreign policy of this OBCs be enhanced to 54 per cent, keeping in mind the increase in their popu- This concern among foreign investors is Another area of foreign pol- The term ‘diplomacy’ implies Government, shows that when lation, since the government had decided to break the 50 per cent barrier any inspired by the overarching approach of this icy where Prime Minister Modi INDIAN that this determination can rarely Plan A, ie an aggressive foreign way. The BSP is asking why the NDA did not not introduce another amendment Government to discard expertise in favour of has missed a trick is strategic ECONOMY SO be made on the basis of explicit policy fails, the Prime Minister image-management. Repeatedly, questions prowess. In this context, it will be statements or acts but rather have and his Government do not have to introduce reservation in promotion, its long pending demand. Meanwhile the have been raised about the manner in which relevant to note that there are THAT AT THE to be inferred. While the BJP was a Plan B which involves tact or Trinamool Congress is questioning the `8 lakh per year in the quota bill, saying the ruling Government has changed and how certain interesting developments VERY LEAST, extremely proud to talk about diplomacy. it straightaway moves the poverty line to `2,100 a day and makes the tax payer should growth be measured, which has in the world that India has failed INVESTORS having a leader with a 56-inch Richard Haass, a famous (anybody earning more than `2.5 lakh per annum has to pay taxes) poor in a flummoxed even the best statisticians and to take advantage of. For exam- chest, this arrogance has had to diplomat, once said, “Success in economists. ple, the past few years has seen UNDERSTAND take a beating over the past few foreign policy, as in carpentry, blunderous swathe of populism. Then the `8 lakh cut-off is the same for OBCs In order to encourage foreign investment, a clear deterioration of the rela- years. The most obvious exam- requires the right tools for the and the creamy layer among them. This flat plane criteria means that the upper it is imperative that the Government provides tionship between China and WHAT THEY ARE ple is that of the surgical strikes, job.” On the basis of the past few caste poor would easily be preferred. The real challenge for Opposition parties accurate numbers about the status of the the United States, especially with GETTING INTO where in order to win political years, it appears that the Prime Indian economy so that at the very least, respect to trade. Since China is points, the BJP created noise and Minister only has one tool in his is to coalesce their points and expose the jumla the Bill can become rather than investors understand what they are getting into. a manufacturing hub that ser- celebrated victory about a tacti- pocket and it has not really done appear as clever nitpickers. The moment doubts arise about the authen- vices a number of requirements cal strike, despite the fact that the job. ticity of the numbers published by a of the American economy, this such strike acts have taken place (The writer is Jharkhand Government, it will inevitably lead to hesita- dispute between the two coun- a number of times in the past PCC president, former MP and Career suicide tion and trepidation among potential investors. tries could have been a boon for without the same cries of victo- IPS officer. Views are personal) S O U N D Pandya spoke exactly like most entitled athletes across the BITE world do unless they have had public speaking training Undoubtedly China is spend- Let Pakistan opine whatever it Passion for the nation must The world will take note of ing a huge sum of money in wants, have people stopped be proclaimed loudly. Terms Shah Faesal’s cry of anguish young man who makes a lot of developing its military capa- watching TV? People to peo- such as chest-thumping and defiance. Every word of bility. China Navy is a force ple contact won’t end with nationalism and jingoism are his statement is an indict- money playing professional sports has and it is here to stay. one man’s statement. being used to shame people. ment of the BJP Government. outdated views about women and treats A Union Minister of State Actor them like playthings. This really should not Navy Chief Congress leader —Admiral Sunil Lanba —VK Singh —Kangana Ranaut — P Chidambaram be surprising. Whether it is Hardik Pandya or any number of young footballers or American professional sports athletes, it would hard- ly surprise anyone. What is unexpected is that L E T T E R S T O T H E EDITOR the young man is stupid enough to make insensitive comments on a public forum. Hollow empowerment Playing to the gallery benefits none Lessons in verdict Pandya’s employers and publicists have failed badly in not sensitising the young man about Sir — This refers to the editorial, ffirmative action is imperative for the uplift of the under- Sir — This refers to the editorial, how he should talk and develop the successful ability to disconnect his primor- “Quota politics” (January 9). privileged and the backward. But it should be premised “Lameduck CBI” (January 10). Universally, communism had Aon eliminating sources of tangible disadvantage for the The Supreme Court’s judgment dial brain cells from his mouth without a layer of control. If Pandya discovers been accused of being an ideolo- intended beneficiaries and not on political considerations. It reinstating CBI Director Alok that all this has cost him sponsors and credibility, he will have learnt his lessons. gy that was predicated on distrib- is common understanding that caste-based reservations have Verma is a reminder to the highest ution of poverty and not on the become a convenient tool to this malady more because of and the powerful that blatant inter- But he should have been given lessons on social etiquette and political correct- creation of wealth. That China the political solidarity they encourage and less for the social ference with the institutions creat- ness earlier. The Board of Control for in India (BCCI) should take a part could break out of this mould to benefits they offer. The Bill, guaranteeing 10 per cent quota ed by the legislature or the of the blame for this. The (IPL) has made very rich men carve out an enviable economy in education and employment to the economically weaker Constitution will not be tolerated. should be an enduring lesson for sections in the general category, shows the inability of our The court dismissed the superflu- out of hundreds of young Indian cricketers and unfortunately, young men, who all. Despite this fact, our law-mak- political class to transcend parochial political interests. It is mising on merit. A level-playing field, through better educa- ous arguments advanced by the have suddenly hit the jackpot, cannot be expected to speak and act like mature ers have chosen to burn the mid- unfortunate that the NDA Government, through its unapolo- tion and training, and a constant vigil can ensure action against learned Attorney General and people. It is important, therefore, to teach these young men how to behave. One night oil on ‘quota-communism’ getic political manoeuvre, is trying to create an uneasy par- those who undermine equality for all as promised by the warned him that he should not cannot expect this to happen automatically but these young male athletes ought and have passed the Bill with ity between the socially backward classes and their econom- Constitution. The Government should not set a precedent for always toe the line of the greater alacrity than increasing ically weak Savarna counterparts by defining arbitrary eligi- the alleged disadvantaged groups in other parts of the coun- Government without any reason. to be taught about the risks of acting like teenage delinquents in public in an age their own remuneration. One only bility criteria. Reservations will only reinforce existing prej- try by succumbing to unreasonable demands. It should look This judgement is a slap on the face of instant social media updates, cameras and videos. The IPL has also made wishes our leaders had all pooled udices and stereotypes against the beneficiary groups. at an evidence-based approach that includes multiple dimen- of both the Central Vigilance celebrities of many cricketers and not the few who play for the Indian national their time and effort on the present It is time the Government considered the quota issue sions of disadvantages that include but are not limited to caste Commission and the Modi state of persisting joblessness. from an egalitarian point of view and accepted the fact that and/or economic grounds. Government’s autocratic midnight side. Of course, this does not preclude the fact that parents and schools have R Narayanan reservation has become an easy route for politicians to ascend Shreyans Jain coup. Even then, the silver line of a role to play in this as well. Navi Mumbai to power. Beneficiaries, too, reach top echelons by compro- Delhi this CBI versus CBI fight is that the As for the television host who is drawing some flak for asking ‘leading’ ques- country and its investigative body Focus on welfare remains lucky that it will not be tions, he did the job of a good television host, who is obviously trying to get his the economically-weaker section their demographic background. It is, therefore, not surpris- headed by the corrupt. This may be guests to make controversial statements. In that regard he did nothing wrong of the ‘upper’ castes is fair But ours is a country where peo- ing that instead of ensuring the last golden opportunity for the and pointing fingers at him is like blaming the messenger. If a young man is stu- Sir — This refers to the editor- enough. However, if the con- ple are not compassionate welfare of the citizens, our polit- Modi Government to bring back ial, “Quota politics” (January 9). cerned authorities, be it at the towards the poor or the down- ical class as well as Governments lost credibility, public trust and insti- pid enough to be indiscreet, that is his call. Young athletes have temptations around Since poverty is not the sole pre- Centre or States, are serious trodden. Things that sell like hot act as a messiah for select demo- tutional autonomy into governance. them and they often fall into this trap. They can learn a lesson from their seniors serve of the ‘lower’ castes and about the welfare of citizens, cake are religion, race, language, graphic groups even as some Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee who despite the occasional bone-headed statement almost always say the right being creamy is not the monop- they should have ensured the caste, sub-caste and tribe. zealous leaders immerse in Faridabad oly of ‘upper’ castes only, in the provision of reservation be Thanks to such laggard mindset, cheap parochial quota politics. thing. This is also important because many other children look up to these play- prevailing caste-obsessed reali- extended to only the financial- with every passing day, India is Kajal Chatterjee Send your feedback to: ers as role models and mimic them. ties, extension of reservation for ly downtrodden, irrespective of only getting fragmented. Kolkata [email protected] LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 analysis 09 www.dailypioneer.com FIRSTCOLUMN Justice delayed POINTCOUNTERPOINT NARENDRA MODI HAD FIELDED A WOMAN MINISTER IN A PARTY WHERE WOMEN ARE THE STRONGEST, but not denied TO DEFEND HIM IN PARLIAMENT BECAUSE HE WAS INCLUDING INDIRA GANDHI AND , WE AFRAID TO FACE THE HOUSE. DON'T EXPECT SUCH SEXIST REMARKS FROM RAHUL. While VP Singh’s overnight embrace of Mandal —CONGRESS CHIEF —NCW CHAIRPERSON Commission recommendations caused a serious RAHUL GANDHI REKHA SHARMA stir, the 2019 tool is a step in the right direction The stellar logic of Kumbh NAVNEET ANAND he summer of 1990 was simmering in more ways than one. The decision to implement the controversial Mandal Calendars can fall victims to the phenomenon of culture and nationalism TCommission recommendations led to widespread agitation. As young students, aspiring to join the elite Indian Civil Services, supplanting astronomical principles that lie at their foundation many of us felt that it was a brutal assault on our opportunities, regressive and a desperate ploy by the then Prime Minister VP Singh to latch on to a plank that would ensure his survival. While Delhi boiled literally, agitation gripped large parts of north India. Anger was enormous and spilled over to the streets — it was a mass protest of anguish and rejection of populist politics. Thirty eight years later when a new provision has been made to allow 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education for the economi- cally-backward people in unreserved category, the mood is that of justice done; protests are confined to those who have pur- sued a regressive political ideology. India has moved on. The warmth of social engineering tool of reservation to those who PRIYADARSHI DUTTA need it has subsumed the chill of January 2019. For many of us, who grew up young and were in awe of a pro- perusal of the official web- gressive, non-conventional Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, VP Singh site of Kumbh Mela, 2019 was an iconic opportunist. Desperate to latch on to a turf that he — hosted by the Prayagraj had scaled with shrewd political manoeuvres, and by raising a pitch Mela Pradhikaran, Uttar of honesty in the wake of Bofors murmurs, Singh sensed the Mandal Pradesh — reveals why Commission recommendations as a tool that would cement his shaky thisA is not a kumbh at all. It mentioned political standing. He became the Prime Minister in 1989 after a two celestial alignments under which regional coalition of political parties, called the National Front, won Kumbh can be held in Prayagraj the general election, earning a simple majority. Parties like the BJP (Allahabad). These are: a) When Jupiter enters the Aries constellation and the and the CPI supported the National Front from outside and Singh Sun and the Moon are in Capricorn was dramatically installed as the Prime Minister, causing severe heart- constellation, the Kumbh festival is held burn in Chandra Shekhar, who, too, aspired to occupy the slot. Within at Prayagraj on the new moon day and days of taking over, Singh faced a huge crisis when the daughter b) When the Sun is in Capricorn and of his Home Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, was kidnapped Jupiter moves in to Taurus, the Kumbh and the Government had to release dreaded militants in exchange. festival is held at Prayagraj. Sensing his dwindling political fortunes sooner than he had antic- Jupiter is nowhere close to either ipated, Singh embraced the Mandal Commission by championing Aries, let alone Taurus at present. The the cause of reservation and projecting himself as a messiah of bulky planet is residing in Scorpio social justice for the backward classes despite he coming from the (vrischik raashi) since October 11, 2018, and will move into Sagittarius upper caste. He notified the implementation of the commission’s (dhanu raashi) on March 30, 2019, suggestions that would grant 27 per cent reservation in jobs in Union seven-and-a-half months ahead of its Government and public sector undertakings to members of the Other usual residency period of 13 months Backward Classes. The recommendations section of the Report in one sign. Throughout the year, it raashi). The event recurs annually sphere. The days and nights are equal lation of Aquarius. The story follows a read: “As the Commission had concluded that 52 per cent of the will travel back and forth between since the Sun transits across the entire IT SEEMS (Equinox) on March 21 and similar script for Tropic of Cancer. country’s population comprised OBCs, it initially argued that the per- Scorpio and Sagittarius several times zodiac band once every year, residing September 21 when the Sun is over- This forms the point of departure centage of reservations in public services for backward classes should — an uncommon though not impos- in one sign for a month. Makar PLAUSIBLE THAT head at noon on the Equator. The of the Western (now called Gregorian) also match that figure. However, as this would have gone against sible phenomenon when a planet’s Sankranti is celebrated with fervour UTTARAYAN, Gregorian calendar functions without calendar from the Indian solar calen- the earlier judgment of the Supreme Court, which had laid down motion along its orbit is observed across India, marked by holy dip in any reference to zodiacal background dars. The Hindus have chosen to pre- that reservation of posts must be below 50 per cent, the proposed from the Earth against the backdrop rivers, including the Ganga and water WHICH IS A or phases of the moon. The two sol- serve the (reference to) constellation, of constellations. bodies. Since the solar calendars in stices and two equinoxes — all of whereas the West civilisation the ref- reservation for OBCs had to be fixed at a figure, which when added Critics were quick to point out India are actually sidereal rather than TROPICAL them astronomical events — form the erence to tropics. The entry of the Sun to 22.5 per cent for SCs and STs, remains below the cap of 50 per that the Kumbh Mela was organised tropical, the month’s beginning is four pillars of the calendar. The proof in the constellation of Capricorn cent. In view of this legal constraint, the Commission was obliged in erstwhile Allahabad (Prayagraj) as marked by the entry of the Sun in a new PHENOMENON, of the calendar being in order is that (makar raashi) is celebrated as Makar to recommend a reservation of 27 per cent only for backward castes.” recently as 2013. That was the time zodiac sign. The transit point from one AND MAKAR these events should correspond to Sankranti which occasions annual The 52 per cent figure was certainly flawed and many alleged that when Jupiter was residing in Taurus. to the other is called Sankranti. dates specified for them. Magh Mela and at pre-determined the Census data was compromised by partisan politics. The 2019 mela should, thus, be Traditional calendars used in east- SANKRANTI, The Julian calendar (estd, 45 BC) intervals the Kumbh Mela. But what Along with widespread protests, the recommendations also trig- called Ardha Kumbh. But the Yogi ern and southern parts of India are WHICH IS A had to be corrected by Pope Gregory is the significance of Makar Sankranti, gered an intense intellectual debate with many saying that the esti- Adityanath Government in Uttar mostly solar. Those used in northern XIII in 1582 AD by — dropping 10 days that we celebrate it out of 12 possible mates were problematic. According to the National Sample Survey Pradesh, in an image-building exer- and western parts are mostly luni-solar SIDEREAL — because the Spring Equinox had Sankrantis during a year? This is 1999–2000, about 36 per cent of the country’s population could cise, went overboard to describe it as ie lunar calendar with provision for an gradually crawled up to March 11 because it is observed as Uttarayan, Kumbh. Exhibitory Hinduism is not intercalary month (adhi-masa) to (RELATED TO (same with two Solstices) over a mil- when the Sun begins its (half-yearly) be categorised as OBC. The proportion would fall to 32 per cent if without its drawback. Ardh Kumbh bring it at par with solar year. A luni- lennium and a half. The Pope brought northward journey. It is the beginning the Muslim OBCs were excluded. A National Family Health Statistics no doubt is as conventional as solar calendar like Vikram Samvat STARS OR in corrective rules of leap year to replace of the day of gods. 1998 survey put the proportion of non-Muslim OBCs as 29.8 per Kumbh itself. However, on a theoret- treats the months as sacrosanct but the CONSTELLATION) the ones formulated by Julius Caesar. But in reality, the Sun is overhead cent. In fact, LR Naik, the only Scheduled Castes member in the ical premise, it militates against the year length as incidental. The months The leap years were dropped from the (at noon) at the southernmost point Commission, refused to sign the Mandal recommendations, argu- concept of Kumbha Yoga. Either a are coeval with lunation — from PHENOMENON, beginning of the century (00 year) of tropic on December 22. It begins ing that intermediate backward classes are relatively powerful, while planetary position exists, or it does Shukla Pratipada to Amavasya. In side- COINCIDED IN unless the year was perfectly divisible its northward journey on its apparent depressed backward classes, or most backward classes (MBCs) not. Jupiter in Scorpio is Jupiter in real solar calendars, months are as by four. Under the new rules, the path soon afterwards. remain economically marginalised. The 10 per cent reservation pol- Scorpio. It cannot be expressed in important as the year. The month TIME MORE THAN Gregorian calendar can go wrong by It seems plausible that Uttarayan, icy has received widespread support, barring some notional polit- terms of half or one-fourth of Jupiter changes as the Sun goes over each of 2,000 YEARS AGO. one day maximum in 5,000 years, a flaw which is a tropical phenomenon, and ical Opposition. On Wednesday, after the 124th Amendment Bill was in Taurus or Aries. the 12 divisions of the zodiac. that can be rectified by further drop- Makar Sankranti, which is a sidereal The Kumbh Mela is held at four The Gregorian calendar, by con- IT WAS ping of leap years once in 1,000 years. (related to stars or constellation) phe- passed by the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it different locations in India viz, trast, is tropical by nature. The extent The names of Tropic of Cancer and nomenon, coincided in time more than was “a victory of social justice.” He added that the Bill would ensure Haridwar, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Ujjain of the natural year, in a diagrammat- ACCEPTABLE TO Tropic of Capricorn, however, are 2,000 years ago. It was acceptable to “wider canvas for yuva shakti to showcase their prowess and con- and Nasik, under four different kinds ic representation, is coeval with great- reminiscent of the times when the West describe them as being synonymous. tribute towards India’s transformation.” of planetary combinations. Their time est limits of the Sun’s declination in the DESCRIBE THEM tried to interpret a solar event by zodi- But gradually, due to axial precession This perhaps sums it up. The difference between the ‘summer is determined mostly by the position of North and the South. These are AS BEING acal background. This was sometime of the earth, they diverged. Thus, of 1990 and winter of 2019’ is the statement of intent. While VP planet Jupiter and Sun in different con- Tropic of Cancer (230 26’12.5”N) in before the beginning of the Christian today, coinciding Uttarayan and Makar Singh was a desperate Prime Minister wanting to create a new con- stellations. The name Kumbh is derived the North and the Tropic of Capricorn SYNONYMOUS. era. The Tropic of Capricorn was so Sankranti implies the calendar is going stituency of supporters, which would ensure his sustenance in office, from the sign of Aquarius (kumbha (230 26’12.5”S) in the South where the BUT GRADUALLY, named because the Sun used to be in wrong. This means that the seasons are Modi’s act is that of a series of equity tools being unleashed for all raashi). But against popular misconcep- Sun is directly overhead on June 21 Capricorn constellation when it came shifting as per the Indian solar calen- classes of people. While Singh’s overnight embrace of the Mandal tion, no planet needs to be positioned and December 22, respectively. For the DUE TO AXIAL overhead that line of latitude (230 dar. Restructuring is called for on the in that sign for the mela to take place, northern hemisphere, the date June 21 26’12.5”S). But now due to the axial pre- lines suggested by Calendar Reforms Commission recommendations caused a serious stir, the 2019 tool except in the case of Haridwar. is summer solstice, signifying the PRECESSION OF cession of earth (sometimes referred to Committee, 1952. is viewed as one of delayed and deserved, justice for a class of The beginning of Kumbh or Ardha longest day and December 22 is win- as precession of equinoxes) the Sun (The writer is an independent people who suffered the ignominy of neglect by myopic political Kumbh 2019 coincides with Makar ter solstice, signifying the shortest day. THE EARTH, does not reside in the constellation of researcher based in New Delhi. ideologies. It promises to bring parity and corrects a historical folly. Sankranti. It refers to transition of the They are reversed, like the seasonal THEY DIVERGED Capricorn on Winter Solstice The views expressed herein are his per- (The writer is a strategic communications professional) Sun into the sign of Capricorn (makar cycle itself, in the southern hemi- (December 22). It is still in the constel- sonal) Using a cannon to kill the flies FOREIGN EYE By drafting norms to modify the loan system for large borrowers only, is the Central bank trying to be a helicopter parent again? Smaller accounts, too, are culprits. The RBI must look for a more practical and effective way of financial discipline is trying to solve through this regula- the accounts having more than `100 tal loan solve the problem of low util- more prudent with their overall limits accounts? Shouldn’t there be a more tion. Firms can seek working capital crore of working capital limits are in the isation? For most of the accounts, it will portfolio, they run a concentration risk practical and probably effective solu- limits far exceeding their require- sub-12 per cent interest rate range and simply convert the existing cash cred- — the sanctioned limit per account is tion for individual banks to simply ments, thereby shifting their liquidity account for 85 per cent of the total out- it utilisation to a working capital loan, highest in the 16-18 per cent interest identify these accounts and discipline risk to the lending banks. Cash credit standing credit of this category, indi- at probably the same rate of interest. rate category, besides the sub six per them? Besides, this regulation will do lines involve a commitment of cash on cating that majority of large accounts Accounts with low utilisation of cent category. The private sector and nothing to rein in the smaller accounts GROWTH OF demand on the bank and allow firms are good credits. Of course, this less than 40 per cent constitute less than foreign banks though, have awarded discussed earlier that are also culprits VIOLENT TRENDS S VEENA IYER to dip into this bucket as needed. Banks, assumes reliable credit ratings by the one per cent of the total number of all largest limits to their better clients, in this problem. therefore, are forced to invest much of CRAs and interest rates on working PSBs’ fund-based working capital attracting sub 10 per cent interest rates. Another risk of implementing this A nasty tide has been rising n December, the Reserve Bank of these committed funds into liquid capital facilities to be good indicators accounts as well as limits sanctioned This increases the impact of a proba- regulation is adverse selection leading India (RBI) came up with a notifi- assets at low interest rates and incur an of financial health. and belong to the 17 per cent plus ble default in these PSB accounts to the possibility of misuse of funds to in the online arena, where Ication requiring banks to manda- opportunity cost. Besides, since inter- Second, the average utilisation interest rate categories. In the case of while the diversified portfolio of private become a reality. Good accounts are incivility is normal; abuse torily convert at least 40 per cent of the est is charged on actual use rather than rate of cash credit limits across the PSBs, such accounts comprise close to sector and foreign banks in the risky either already utilising more than 60 per and death threats are too sanctioned amount for accounts hav- the committed amount, this facility banking sector is 66 per cent with the 50 per cent of all accounts and about category might be a saviour except in cent of their limits or will not mind common. A worrying trend ing fund-based working capital limits allows firms to hedge their cost of bor- 6-12 per cent interest rate accounts util- seven per cent of the limits and an economy-wide crisis. reducing their fund limits as they are is for that decline in political of `150 crore or more to a working cap- rowing as well. ising anywhere between 65-75 per cent belong to the 20 per cent plus rate of Nearly all the 17 per cent plus confident of getting them enhanced ital loan, with effect from April 1, 2019. Another problem that can arise of their limits. This is based on aver- interest category. Nearly 80 per cent interest rate accounts belong to the `10 when the need arises. It is the riskier culture to cross into the real As per this, the loan limit will be revised when banks sanction limits that exceed age of balances as at the end of five accounts of foreign banks holding 16 lakh and below categories, ie MSMEs. accounts that would not like to let go world, making public space to 60 per cent. It was introduced with firms’ genuine requirements is the pos- quarters — June 2017 to June 2018. per cent of limits sanctioned show poor These accounts comprise 76 per cent of a sanctioned limit in hand and if 40 less safe. Reversing that is a view to instill greater credit discipline sibility of diversion of working capital Utilisation of less than 40 per cent is utilisation and belong to the 17 per cent of all working capital credit outstand- per cent of it has to be mandatorily ` not just a matter of curbing among borrowers. funds to finance long-term assets or seen among the riskier accounts attract- plus groups. ing. The greater than 100 crore drawn down, these funds are very like- bad behaviour. Everyone As per RBI data, by the end of June towards completely non-business uses. ing higher than 17 per cent rate of inter- These accounts are ripe cases for accounts are negligible in this interest ly to make their way into long-term 2018, the number of accounts having This increases the probability of default est with varying pattern across bank mis-utilisation of funds and future rate bracket — they are less than 250 assets funding, risky financial assets, or who practises politics in all credit limits exceeding `100 crore and these disbursements turning into categories. This simply means that the NPAs. As they comprise a very small in number with an average exposure of worse, completely diverted out of the of its various styles, from stood at around 12,000. The total NPAs. So the problems that the RBI is intersection between large accounts and percentage of the total limits sanctioned `75 crore. Their total amount outstand- business. By using a cannon to kill a few the Commons chamber to amount of credit outstanding between seeking to address are genuine and seri- those with low utilisation is close to neg- across the banking system, they do not ing accounts for nine per cent of the flies, albeit poisonous ones, the regu- the street corner, has a them was around `26 trillion, indicat- ous. But can this regulation really ligible. So how will mandating large pose a systemic risk but default in these banking system’s, definitely not an lation may just encourage the type of ing an average amount outstanding of address the issue or is the RBI barking accounts having limits of `150 crore accounts might have significant impact insignificant proportion from a default behaviour it is trying to prevent. responsibility to treat over `200 crore per account. It is impor- up a wrong tree? and higher to convert at least 40 per for the individual banks. risk perspective. So is the RBI regula- (The writer is Assistant Professor, opponents with civility. tant to understand the problem the RBI RBI data show that 83 per cent of cent of their limits to a working capi- While PSBs seem to have been tion meant for these 250 to 300 Accounting & Finance, MDI, Gurgaon) (The Guardian editorial) LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 money 10

Bandhan Bank Q3 net profit Markets take a breather rises 10 pc to `331 crore TCS Q3 net grows 24.1 pc PTI n MUMBAI ONGC, Maruti Suzuki, Sun to start coming through and PTI n MUMBAI with a strong revenue growth rupee volatility against various Pharma, HDFC, Hero investors will be keenly focused New Delhi (PTI): Private sector lender Bandhan Bank of 12.1 per cent in the currencies, and the higher cost reaking its four-day rising MotoCorp, ITC and HCL Tech, on forward commentary in Thursday reported a 10.3% rise in net profit to `331.25 crore for he country’s largest soft- December quarter, which is the of doing business in some spree, benchmark Sensex falling up to 1.31%. particular,” said Sunil Sharma, the third quarter ended December 31, 2018. The bank had record- Tware exporter TCS on highest in 14 quarters, with major markets, TCS’ operating Bended over 100 points Shares of TCS were flat chief investment officer, ed a net profit of `300.04 crore in the October-December quar- Thursday reported 24.1 per continued growth acceleration margins have been resilient. lower on Thursday, led by sell- ahead of its quarterly earnings. Sanctum Wealth Management. ter of last fiscal. Total income of the lender also increased to cent growth in net profit at in key verticals and across all “We remain focused on ing in banking shares, as On the other hand, Tata On the macro front, the `1,883.65 crore during the October-December 2018 as against `8,105 crore for the quarter geographies,” TCS chief exec- driving rigour in our opera- investors stayed on the back foot Motors, NTPC, Infosys, Yes rupee depreciated 10 paise to `1,336.42 crore over the corresponding period of the previous ended December 2018. utive officer and managing tions, generating strong cash ahead of key results. Lacklustre Bank, M&M, L&T, Bharti 70.56 against the US dollar. fiscal, Bandhan Bank said in a statement. The company had posted a director Rajesh Gopinathan flows and steering profitabili- global cues and a weakening Airtel, and HUL were the top Global markets turned The gross non-performing assets (NPAs) rose to 2.41% of net profit of `6,531 crore in the said in a statement. ty back to our preferred range, rupee added to the wariness of gainers, rising up to 1.34%. weaker as optimism over the the total advances during the quarter, against 1.67% at the end same period last fiscal as per The strong client metrics, while continuing to invest participants, traders said. Meanwhile, foreign portfo- US-China trade talks fizzled out, of third quarter of the previous fiscal. However, net NPAs of the Indian accounting norms. industry leading growth in strongly for future growth,” he The 30-share BSE Sensex lio investors (FPIs) bought shares while oil prices traded above the bank declined to 0.80% in the quarter from 0.70% of the net The Tata Group firm, digital services, a very strong added. settled 106.41 points, or 0.29%, worth a net of `276.14 crore on USD 60 per barrel mark. advances. During the December quarter, the Net Interest which accounts for the lion’s order book and deal pipeline During the October- down at 36,106.50, while the Wednesday and domestic insti- In Asia, Korea’s Kospi fell Income (NII) grew by 53.5% at `1,124 crore as against `732 crore share of the group’s overall are validations that customers December 2018 quarter, TCS broader NSE Nifty fell 33.55 tutional investors (DIIs) were net 0.06%, Japan’s Nikkei dropped in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Net Interest profit, reported a revenue recognise TCS’ differentiated added 6,827 people (net), tak- points, or 0.31%, to finish at buyers to the tune of `439.67 1.29% and Shanghai Margin (NIM) for the December quarter stood at 70.3% against growth of 20.8 per cent at capabilities, he added. ing the overall employee 10,821.60. crore, provisional data available Composite Index slipped 9.9% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. `37,338 crore for the said quar- Digital accounted for 30.1 strength to 4,17,929 employees. The fall was led by banking with BSE showed. 0.36%, while Hong Kong’s Earlier this week, Bandhan Bank agreed to acquire HDFC ter, up from `30,904 crore a per cent of the revenues, reg- Attrition rate was at 11.2 per stocks, with IndusInd Bank, “Earnings will provide Hang Seng rose 0.22%. Ltd promoted affordable housing finance firm Gruh Finance year earlier. istering year-on-year growth of cent on last twelve months Kotak Bank, Federal Bank, Axis some sense of where things In Europe, Frankfurt’s Limited. The share exchange ratio accepted by the boards of Revenue growth stood at 52.7 per cent. (LTM) basis. Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank stand... Clearly, after four years DAX was down 0.51%, Paris Bandhan Bank and Gruh is 568 equity shares of face value of 12.1 per cent on constant cur- Company’s chief financial The company has declared and SBI declining up to 2.36%. of lackluster earnings growth at CAC 40 fell 0.82%, and `10 each of Bandhan Bank to be issued for every 1,000 equity rency basis. officer V Ramakrishnan said a third interim dividend of `4 Other losers included the index level, earnings need London’s FTSE shed 0.29%. shares of face value of `2 each of housing finance company. “We are wrapping up 2018 despite headwinds from the per equity share. Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle Honda Cars drives in EEPC for timely, affordable bank credit new City variant PTI n NEW DELHI deployment of `434 billion flow of credit is also seen in the surfacing at a time when the prices by up to `10,000 New Delhi (PTI): Honda (`43,400 crore) till October- engineering segment as well, as going is difficult in the global Cars India said it had launched he Reserve Bank and the end 2017, the figure dropped per RBI data. Credit is the life- market due to trade tensions a new variant of its mid-sized Tgovernment need to ensure 54.6 per cent year-on-year to line of the industry and exporters between the US and China and New Delhi (PTI): Maruti Suzuki India ing from entry-level Alto 800 to the premium sedan City priced at `12.75 timely and affordable bank cred- `197 billion (`19,700 crore) in and the situation need to be other issues,” Sehgal said. (MSI) on Thursday said it had increased prices crossover S-Cross that were priced between lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). it for exporters to boost out- 2018,” the council said in a addressed sooner than later,” he The sector contributes about of its select models by up to `10,000 with imme- `2.53 lakh and `11.45 lakh (ex-showroom, The new trim — ZX MT — is bound shipments, EEPC India statement. added. 26 per cent to the country’s total diate effect to offset adverse impact of increase Delhi) before the price hike. powered by 1.5 litre petrol said on Thursday. EEPC India chairman Ravi Besides, exporters are facing merchandise exports. in commodity prices and foreign exchange rates. In December, the company had said that it powertrain mated with manu- Engineering Exports Sehgal said while several glob- many problems in the wake of Engineering exports were USD “The price change varies across models and would hike its car prices from January but did al transmission and comes Promotion Council (EEPC) said al factors such as trade war RBI’s instructions to banks to 76 billion in 2017-18 and are ranges up to `10,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi),” not specify the quantum of hike. with added features like rear there was a sharp annualised between the US and China and not to honour shipping bills expected to touch USD 80 bil- MSI said in a statement. Besides MSI, automakers like Toyota parking sensors. The compa- drop of over 54 per cent in the uncertainties over Brexit were older than two years under the lion this fiscal. Shipments to the While most of the company’s models would Kirloskar Motor and utility vehicle maker ny said it had brought in the gross bank credit deployment in hitting the export demand, the Export Data Processing and US and Europe account for see an increase in price, the recently launched Isuzu Motors India had also announced plans new trim due to high demand the export sector. cost of credit remained a big Monitoring System, he said. about 40 per cent of the total new version of Ertiga has been left out of the to hike prices of their respective models from from buyers for top spec petrol “Against a gross credit concern for exporters. “Subdued “Ironically, these irritants are exports from the sector. exercise. The MSI sells a range of vehicles start- January this year. variant in manual transmission.

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1883.00 -3.95 M&M 731.70 735.00 723.85 733.30 HEG 3644.05 3700.00 3626.20 3663.00 PAGEIND 23195.25 23353.30 22983.55 23160.15 ABBOTINDIA 7994.35 8199.00 7994.35 8092.55 ZYDUSWELL 1314.80 1344.45 1314.75 1329.90 RELIANCE 1107.75 1111.00 1103.00 1107.60 -3.15 AMBUJACEM 213.35 215.10 210.90 212.45 BAJAJ-AUTO 2700.00 2725.00 2687.55 2718.75 ASTRAL 1180.00 1207.05 1180.00 1186.45 TIMKEN 590.00 608.00 588.00 589.05 SANOFI 6289.95 6297.95 6200.00 6221.70 ITC 290.75 293.70 288.90 289.50 -0.90 TITAN 953.00 967.80 949.30 965.50 FRETAIL 450.00 458.25 446.00 450.25 VENKYS 2370.10 2380.00 2331.25 2341.20 REDINGTON 85.15 86.20 82.30 83.10 TTKPRESTIG 7537.65 7612.45 7520.00 7564.80 BAJFINANCE 2526.00 2542.45 2504.70 2515.00 -9.35 STRTECH 289.50 294.80 286.00 290.70 GSFC 112.35 114.45 112.35 112.80 WHIRLPOOL 1450.00 1505.40 1450.00 1466.10 NAVKARCORP 50.80 51.00 49.90 50.15 INOXLEISUR 252.00 252.10 249.15 249.75 HCLTECH 943.00 943.00 932.00 934.00 -4.40 MARUTI 7483.30 7502.05 7220.00 7385.95 INDIACEM 88.90 89.25 87.60 88.15 AVANTI 383.85 383.85 376.65 378.45 MOTILALOFS 692.25 693.80 683.00 689.85 SUPRAJIT 222.90 222.90 214.95 218.20 JYOTHYLAB 205.00 205.00 201.95 202.15 HDFCBANK 2117.00 2123.80 2092.65 2106.60 -10.20 IOC 131.40 131.65 129.40 129.70 LTTS 1660.00 1661.55 1630.30 1638.95 GESHIP 318.90 328.60 313.80 323.65 CARBORUNIV 365.00 369.00 363.00 367.45 RELIANCE 1108.40 1110.65 1102.10 1105.65 HAVELLS 685.90 690.70 676.50 688.40 GICHSGFIN 263.10 272.75 261.65 264.45 VMART 2362.25 2376.85 2287.95 2294.75 FINOLEXIND 541.15 541.15 531.30 536.80 JSWSTEEL 290.00 292.70 287.65 289.30 -1.45 NCC 90.55 93.25 90.00 92.75 RAYMOND 795.55 817.00 792.85 808.75 JSWENERGY 69.70 70.50 69.50 69.85 GHCL 246.00 250.00 243.25 246.35 ADANIGREEN 40.70 41.05 40.45 40.75 ICICIBANK 380.95 382.15 376.05 379.90 -2.35 RELINFRA 300.00 311.80 300.00 305.80 GMRINFRA 16.90 17.20 16.65 16.75 CEATLTD 1250.00 1272.00 1248.00 1264.15 ITDCEM 118.70 118.85 116.20 117.35 KALPATPOWR 379.05 384.00 378.30 382.05 AXISBANK 668.90 668.90 654.60 665.20 -4.90 HINDPETRO 237.70 238.00 231.80 233.65 HEROMOTOCO 2935.00 2947.90 2915.10 2922.65 COROMANDEL 465.95 465.95 456.40 460.85 MAHLIFE 391.00 396.00 375.70 389.30 FORBESCO 2220.00 2250.00 2200.00 2235.90 HEROMOTOCO 2932.00 2949.95 2912.55 2915.50 -21.95 DLF 182.10 187.05 181.45 183.35 INFRATEL 289.65 289.65 281.60 285.45 CHENNPETRO 269.90 269.90 264.95 267.35 HSCL 129.50 130.00 128.65 129.55 GMDCLTD 87.80 88.55 87.25 87.60 HINDALCO 206.00 206.65 203.05 204.00 -1.70 SUNPHARMA 441.05 447.55 440.60 443.85 OBEROIRLTY 456.05 469.00 454.30 460.50 TATAGLOBAL 214.00 214.85 212.50 213.85 VBL 819.00 825.00 812.65 818.15 GULFOILLUB 834.00 841.45 830.00 836.85 BAJAJFINSV 6425.00 6430.00 6337.70 6339.95 -59.15 JINDALSTEL 151.80 153.65 149.05 149.95 JUBILANT 714.25 737.00 712.70 718.75 M&MFIN 460.00 461.25 455.00 459.20 ITDC 318.75 323.20 310.00 314.05 TVSSRICHAK 2456.00 2489.00 2431.30 2450.30 HDFC 1993.00 1993.00 1971.30 1976.00 -18.95 ICICIPRULI 339.40 353.35 337.25 346.50 TVSMOTOR 538.50 544.70 537.00 539.60 FSL 47.60 47.60 46.80 47.10 SYMPHONY 1124.85 1144.25 1123.05 1128.25 HATSUN 675.95 685.50 671.60 682.85 SUNPHARMA 445.10 448.00 440.45 444.20 -4.55 RELCAPITAL 217.80 222.50 216.70 217.80 DABUR 426.90 426.90 418.65 421.35 CHOLAFIN 1196.95 1208.00 1186.20 1193.40 TRENT 350.00 355.00 346.10 353.90 RNAM 157.10 157.80 156.05 156.60 IBULHSGFIN 822.00 828.70 810.60 812.75 -9.00 BOMDYEING 110.10 115.60 110.10 115.60 ICICIGI 863.95 895.00 860.65 891.00 APOLLOTYRE 222.00 227.80 222.00 227.10 MRF 66198.90 66890.00 65747.20 66550.55 THOMASCOOK 233.85 235.20 232.85 234.75 WIPRO 330.80 331.05 323.00 325.25 -3.75 VEDL 195.85 196.25 193.70 195.10 TATAELXSI 977.80 977.80 965.00 969.20 KANSAINER 450.60 452.90 442.70 449.45 BAJAJELEC 484.90 493.20 484.90 490.45 APLLTD 595.00 595.00 588.95 591.00 POWERGRID 197.45 197.45 194.90 195.00 -2.60 IDFCBANK 46.25 47.30 45.85 46.75 TATAPOWER 74.10 74.95 73.85 74.80 INDHOTEL 141.95 143.45 141.10 141.65 SCI 45.35 46.25 45.00 45.10 SHRIRAMCIT 1575.40 1624.00 1575.40 1607.60 ONGC 145.90 147.00 143.00 143.35 -1.95 PCJEWELLER 82.40 82.55 80.35 80.75 COLPAL 1307.00 1330.50 1302.65 1325.00 MARICO 385.00 389.00 383.65 387.55 VIJAYABANK 49.50 49.80 49.00 49.20 KPRMILL 535.05 536.00 532.00 533.70 BPCL 336.90 338.75 333.00 335.40 -4.65 AUROPHARMA 756.05 778.00 753.40 775.70 SPARC 188.00 188.50 186.30 188.15 SWANENERGY 98.60 100.95 97.55 99.90 ERIS 685.15 686.00 671.05 674.90 IOC 131.10 131.80 129.45 130.05 -1.95 TRIDENT 68.55 71.75 68.55 70.85 KPIT 207.60 209.00 204.20 205.65 ALLCARGO 109.40 111.00 108.90 110.55 TIFHL 470.00 478.00 462.00 474.80 KOTAKBANK 1239.00 1242.00 1216.35 1218.00 -20.25 LT 1390.20 1399.00 1383.60 1390.25 TATAINVEST 862.05 864.00 853.05 855.30 GUJGAS 663.00 675.00 656.00 671.75 HERITGFOOD 528.20 528.35 520.95 521.95 MARUTI 7500.00 7511.00 7360.15 7367.00 -125.90 HDFCLIFE 396.05 409.00 395.80 406.60 JAMNAAUTO 61.90 62.75 61.75 61.90 JKLAKSHMI 300.00 301.95 289.90 294.45 WABCOINDIA 6396.35 6505.05 6390.00 6486.00 INFRATEL 290.10 290.40 281.60 285.00 -5.35 GNFC 351.35 364.25 349.20 358.50 IDFC 43.20 43.70 42.50 43.00 IPCALAB 788.95 788.95 775.45 777.00 MAGMA 108.55 108.75 106.55 107.50 GRASIM 834.60 837.45 819.00 819.00 -16.30 HEXAWARE 329.00 330.45 320.00 321.15 VOLTAS 536.15 542.55 533.90 538.75 CYIENT 604.05 608.85 603.00 605.35 KNRCON 212.55 217.20 210.30 216.15 INDUSINDBK 1607.85 1607.85 1554.00 1563.00 -38.75 BAJFINANCE 2539.95 2541.70 2505.00 2515.85 NAVINFLUOR 683.90 695.05 674.00 675.25 DCAL 243.05 244.60 237.55 240.15 ASTERDM 163.50 163.50 159.20 162.10 BHARATFORG 478.00 483.60 476.00 482.35 GSPL 170.55 172.25 168.95 169.90 PRESTIGE 228.00 229.85 217.75 220.65 COFFEEDAY 267.85 268.00 266.00 266.95 HINDPETRO 236.55 237.95 231.20 232.40 -6.60 PNB 80.70 81.60 80.10 81.20 NHPC 26.05 26.05 25.40 25.60 BOSCHLTD 19569.00 19723.50 19349.75 19666.95 ISGEC 5030.00 5049.00 4960.20 4990.45 NIFTY NEXT 50 JISLJALEQS 67.00 67.85 66.45 67.60 OIL 176.90 176.90 173.70 174.20 NESCO 481.00 481.00 471.20 477.85 ALKEM 1984.75 1984.95 1953.75 1973.25 GRAPHITE 721.00 734.30 721.00 724.55 POWERGRID 196.70 197.00 195.10 196.10 GPPL 94.80 95.00 92.60 93.55 FLFL 390.00 398.35 388.55 391.75 WIPRO 330.00 331.35 323.40 326.55 LALPATHLAB 948.00 985.40 940.40 968.35 NBVENTURES 116.60 116.65 114.90 115.10 JKCEMENT 705.50 718.00 702.80 708.85 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE BPCL 337.00 338.60 332.80 335.80 NATCOPHARM* 685.00 694.15 681.25 685.55 CROMPTON 230.00 231.40 227.40 229.05 HIMATSEIDE 211.00 213.00 209.35 210.85 NIFTY NEXT 50 27719.40 27820.60 27675.95 27798.20 114.70 UBL 1387.00 1387.00 1363.20 1378.35 JKTYRE 102.15 102.50 101.30 101.65 PRSMJOHNSN 82.70 88.50 82.70 88.00 NETWORK18 40.10 40.10 39.80 39.90 BANDHANBNK 452.00 474.80 451.10 472.90 17.50 HDFC 1999.00 1999.00 1971.90 1979.00 PIIND 866.30 868.00 853.00 854.45 CARERATING 989.95 1014.00 980.70 1010.60 ECLERX 1045.00 1084.00 1045.00 1076.70 ICICIPRULI 338.00 354.00 337.30 348.15 11.40 SPICEJET 80.00 81.35 79.00 80.65 INDIANB 251.95 255.25 251.00 251.95 ISEC 266.95 269.10 256.00 267.05 BLUESTARCO 615.30 618.70 606.80 610.80 ICICIGI 861.00 893.00 861.00 889.00 24.80 IBREALEST 87.30 90.00 87.30 88.50 SYNDIBANK 40.75 41.05 40.10 40.50 GLAXO 1440.55 1493.75 1438.00 1479.95 GALAXYSURF 1215.10 1215.10 1192.00 1196.00 HDFCLIFE 396.65 409.35 395.05 405.90 9.90 BHEL 70.75 70.75 68.70 68.85 WESTLIFE 384.50 393.00 381.40 391.25 MAHABANK 15.20 15.29 15.06 15.14 FINCABLES 449.25 450.00 448.35 449.10 AUROPHARMA 756.00 779.00 753.15 775.50 18.25 DMART 1608.95 1615.05 1581.65 1586.80 HINDCOPPER 49.30 49.60 49.10 49.20 GODFRYPHLP 905.95 908.45 885.05 890.15 GEPIL 809.90 822.35 809.90 819.55 COLPAL 1308.95 1330.95 1306.10 1327.95 24.40 ESCORTS 740.00 747.85 737.00 743.70 ASHOKA 133.50 134.80 129.00 132.60 EMAMILTD 421.00 425.50 420.00 422.20 CENTRUM 35.55 35.75 35.05 35.25 PIDILITIND 1095.00 1127.25 1087.00 1114.80 16.70 AMARAJABAT 740.00 764.25 737.70 757.70 PERSISTENT 565.00 569.50 562.00 564.90 CUB 192.10 194.85 191.20 191.95 JBCHEPHARM 301.50 303.35 300.00 302.00 MARICO 385.10 388.85 383.80 388.80 5.05 L&TFH 144.95 146.00 143.40 144.45 TATAMTRDVR 97.00 98.50 97.00 98.05 ALBK 46.25 46.45 45.50 45.80 SOMANYCERA 364.90 378.00 359.10 368.50 SHARDACROP 298.95 300.00 292.90 299.35 BOSCHLTD 19440.00 19739.95 19390.00 19707.00 230.65 ONGC 145.60 147.00 143.30 143.55 SIEMENS 1058.80 1074.55 1051.10 1070.50 TATAMETALI 637.00 650.00 637.00 646.45 FORTIS 138.80 140.35 138.80 140.15 TVTODAY 369.90 369.90 366.00 368.15 MRF 66249.00 67094.95 65909.00 66851.00 780.65 MFSL 439.35 463.00 439.20 458.45 MERCK 3240.00 3408.00 3240.00 3356.35 CUMMINSIND 856.25 861.85 850.65 854.10 RAMCOCEM 618.65 631.10 618.65 629.05 FDC 175.00 176.70 172.90 173.40 SIEMENS 1058.00 1075.00 1052.00 1065.60 12.05 BATAINDIA 1149.00 1172.15 1143.00 1163.30 INDIGO 1094.65 1102.00 1085.00 1097.15 AJANTPHARM 1163.95 1170.80 1151.00 1163.25 APLAPOLLO 1109.50 1109.50 1096.00 1099.35 LAURUSLABS 375.00 376.45 373.00 375.10 LICHSGFIN 478.00 485.25 474.00 481.60 5.45 KOTAKBANK 1235.00 1240.30 1216.50 1221.35 SRTRANSFIN 1205.00 1220.50 1180.25 1186.55 CANFINHOME 274.75 280.00 273.50 275.95 DEEPAKNI 220.00 223.65 220.00 222.25 ORIENTCEM 80.25 80.50 77.50 78.45 OFSS 3619.00 3647.00 3570.75 3639.50 40.40 ABFRL 211.00 214.80 207.90 211.40 ZEEL 454.00 455.35 449.15 451.95 SADBHAV 222.10 228.50 213.90 226.00 EVEREADY 181.15 182.50 180.00 181.50 NH 206.30 210.00 203.05 206.10 ABCAPITAL 96.25 97.40 96.00 97.30 0.90 BANKBARODA 122.80 124.05 122.05 123.40 JUSTDIAL 488.80 494.40 486.60 490.25 EXIDEIND 257.00 263.15 257.00 261.40 MAXINDIA 85.45 85.50 84.00 85.05 DHANUKA 422.45 425.45 420.00 421.25 GICRE 260.15 266.00 260.10 265.00 2.10 HINDALCO 206.20 206.50 203.10 203.90 SHANKARA 518.20 538.25 517.55 520.80 VGUARD 205.40 207.95 205.25 206.85 CAPPL 383.65 384.90 376.05 378.30 BAYERCROP 4239.00 4239.00 4202.00 4212.65 CADILAHC 346.90 351.30 345.85 350.45 2.75 NAUKRI 1636.60 1714.15 1566.15 1579.80 ABCAPITAL 96.55 97.50 96.15 96.80 GET&D 296.00 315.00 296.00 311.85 GSKCONS 7500.00 7542.30 7451.00 7496.50 3MINDIA 20378.00 20882.00 20378.00 20680.65 GODREJCP 776.80 783.20 769.05 780.00 6.10 PIDILITIND 1098.00 1125.90 1086.65 1114.90 NATIONALUM 62.65 63.00 62.35 62.75 VINATIORGA 1630.70 1636.45 1587.00 1600.35 OFSS 3577.00 3669.00 3572.85 3644.00 ESSELPRO 107.75 107.75 105.40 107.40 HAVELLS 682.95 690.55 676.00 687.10 5.35 NTPC 147.90 149.40 147.00 147.75 GODREJPROP 741.00 746.00 728.00 734.80 TATACOFFEE 97.50 99.25 97.20 98.75 TEJASNET 216.95 221.50 215.50 220.50 BIRLACORPN 565.05 571.00 565.00 566.15 DLF 183.10 187.15 181.35 183.50 1.40 MPHASIS 895.55 920.00 890.50 903.00 CONCOR 682.00 692.90 681.15 689.35 TATACHEM 695.25 702.00 695.20 700.30 JAGRAN 118.60 118.60 115.00 115.30 SUDARSCHEM 354.75 354.75 345.75 347.10 ASHOKLEY 96.60 96.60 94.80 95.10 0.65 LTI 1767.00 1821.75 1750.35 1780.40 LICHSGFIN 476.80 485.00 474.05 483.25 RAJESHEXPO 577.15 577.15 566.00 569.00 TNPL 238.30 240.50 231.50 239.00 MONSANTO 2620.00 2637.50 2581.00 2593.85 NIACL 178.25 180.05 178.15 179.00 1.20 HDFCBANK 2116.00 2123.15 2103.50 2109.55 SUNTECK 343.00 344.25 335.30 337.55 DENABANK 14.00 14.00 13.70 13.75 WELCORP 134.95 135.00 133.50 133.90 SHILPAMED 387.25 387.25 381.00 381.35 CONCOR 684.30 692.90 681.70 688.70 4.25 STAR 479.50 484.05 470.40 479.80 ORIENTBANK 99.05 100.40 98.35 99.00 GODREJIND 539.65 544.85 520.25 543.55 TAKE 149.00 150.00 148.20 149.30 VTL 1088.25 1095.00 1085.05 1087.05 BANKBARODA 122.50 124.15 121.85 123.55 0.60 PETRONET 215.70 215.75 211.15 214.20 SBILIFE 642.95 647.90 631.85 635.05 PHOENIXLTD 580.00 581.00 552.70 572.40 NIACL 179.00 182.00 178.50 178.85 CRISIL 1650.00 1654.00 1634.75 1638.25 SHREECEM 16470.00 16600.00 16299.80 16413.15 67.75 RECLTD 120.75 124.35 120.75 122.75 APOLLOHOSP 1261.95 1290.10 1261.00 1285.65 PARAGMILK 242.05 244.75 241.50 242.00 GODREJAGRO 496.40 499.80 496.40 498.95 TEAMLEASE 2763.00 2850.35 2763.00 2821.20 BEL 91.90 93.00 91.50 92.60 0.25 DIVISLAB 1469.00 1524.40 1468.05 1516.25 RADICO 411.05 413.00 408.00 409.85 KEI 360.00 362.00 355.85 358.20 UFLEX 266.55 271.65 266.55 267.95 SCHAEFFLER 5685.60 5700.00 5666.75 5672.60 SAIL 52.60 52.80 51.95 52.35 0.10 PEL 2350.00 2350.00 2283.45 2303.50 ULTRACEMCO 3821.10 3848.90 3809.00 3819.40 BBTC 1301.70 1305.95 1290.00 1292.65 SCHNEIDER 98.90 100.00 98.55 99.10 MAHLOG 501.80 508.40 494.30 506.95 ABB 1301.20 1304.00 1298.55 1301.95 2.35 BEML 911.00 911.45 899.00 906.55 PHILIPCARB 206.45 208.50 205.00 206.50 IRB 156.85 159.55 156.20 157.65 SHREECEM 16302.80 16595.00 16302.80 16455.15 ASAHIINDIA 255.10 256.50 255.00 255.00 PGHH 10049.80 10111.00 9940.05 9999.00 16.55 TORNTPHARM 1827.25 1879.90 1827.25 1853.45 TECHM 694.75 696.70 688.90 693.35 CENTURYTEX 898.90 900.20 885.10 890.70 ENDURANCE 1210.50 1219.00 1200.50 1207.20 THYROCARE 549.60 550.00 547.00 549.40 IDEA 37.00 37.60 36.80 37.00 0.05 EICHERMOT 20398.90 20583.70 20315.35 20526.50 UJJIVAN 284.70 288.50 284.50 286.65 MAHINDCIE 241.00 242.90 238.95 240.95 BDL 285.00 291.30 284.25 287.60 NAVNETEDUL 106.10 109.50 105.10 109.05 AMBUJACEM 213.85 215.40 211.30 213.00 0.15 UPL 763.90 779.40 763.90 772.10 ADANITRANS 206.25 218.00 205.65 215.65 BERGEPAINT 323.50 327.10 321.75 324.25 ANDHRABANK 29.80 29.95 29.50 29.55 CCL 266.05 269.60 266.00 268.65 MOTHERSUMI 162.05 162.90 160.50 162.00 0.05 JSWSTEEL 291.95 292.95 288.00 289.65 SUNTV 589.00 597.60 586.65 589.95 CENTURYPLY 174.00 186.30 174.00 184.15 ADVENZYMES 173.15 175.00 169.20 171.95 KIOCL 147.30 152.95 147.25 149.70 SUNTV 588.00 597.70 588.00 589.00 0.10 BIOCON 631.85 635.80 620.55 629.50 NOCIL 171.00 172.00 165.30 166.10 SJVN 25.15 25.60 24.75 24.80 RELAXO 737.85 759.85 735.80 758.15 ELGIEQUIP 251.80 251.80 249.00 250.65 DABUR 422.50 423.90 418.55 421.55 0.05 MANAPPURAM 94.90 98.80 94.85 98.40 IBVENTURES 386.25 393.00 380.00 384.30 QUESS 724.80 735.00 702.00 730.45 INDOSTAR 351.00 356.15 350.00 355.35 BASF 1517.50 1529.05 1517.50 1521.65 HINDZINC 274.95 277.60 272.85 275.40 -0.05 PFC 108.35 110.20 107.40 107.95 PVR 1616.60 1643.20 1601.40 1633.70 SUPREMEIND 1045.20 1082.00 1045.15 1074.85 INOXWIND 76.00 76.75 74.00 74.65 GILLETTE 6492.50 6499.00 6475.00 6494.15 BRITANNIA 3100.00 3100.00 3073.00 3089.00 -3.65 UNIONBANK 92.10 93.45 91.35 92.75 FORCEMOT 1617.35 1638.90 1617.00 1622.75 WELSPUNIND 61.05 61.75 60.85 61.25 MANPASAND 84.85 85.75 84.25 85.60 BLUEDART 3297.00 3310.00 3253.00 3290.50 PETRONET 214.40 214.80 210.80 214.00 -0.40 ITI 91.05 94.45 91.00 93.00 GLENMARK 657.50 669.80 652.25 666.80 REPCOHOME 423.00 428.40 414.30 418.35 BALMLAWRIE 196.00 198.85 194.55 197.15 HEIDELBERG 148.90 150.35 148.65 149.05 NMDC 91.10 91.80 90.80 91.00 -0.25 BANKINDIA 105.50 107.00 105.20 106.10 KAJARIACER 515.55 524.50 513.50 522.70 IGL 266.40 267.85 265.05 266.35 EIHOTEL 188.05 189.10 186.00 187.70 GRINDWELL 554.70 555.00 550.00 553.70 BIOCON 631.00 632.25 620.15 630.00 -1.85 RAIN 116.00 119.40 115.70 117.00 NLCINDIA 68.00 68.25 65.00 67.25 TIINDIA 334.90 339.60 323.05 324.95 SUNDRMFAST 520.00 526.70 515.00 516.75 CERA 2612.35 2630.00 2599.80 2623.05 DMART 1608.00 1614.00 1580.25 1591.00 -4.75 HCLTECH 940.65 940.65 932.30 935.85 IDBI 65.00 65.00 62.45 62.70 IFCI 14.60 14.84 14.55 14.68 GDL 117.95 121.00 116.00 116.95 STARCEMENT 103.00 103.00 101.00 101.50 L&TFH 144.65 146.00 143.25 144.20 -0.45 CHAMBLFERT 158.05 164.50 158.00 163.50 ASTRAZEN 1493.00 1591.45 1493.00 1576.70 GUJFLUORO 945.05 965.50 941.40 949.85 AEGISLOG 209.10 211.00 204.00 207.80 PNCINFRA 147.15 147.50 146.40 147.45 ACC 1455.25 1462.80 1444.00 1449.55 -4.60 BEL 92.50 93.15 91.60 92.35 MRPL 71.50 71.55 68.30 70.85 DCMSHRIRAM 360.10 360.10 348.80 354.30 PGHH 9971.00 10060.55 9940.10 9951.20 SUPPETRO 199.00 199.00 197.50 197.90 LUPIN 836.60 842.90 833.50 835.30 -2.85 INFIBEAM 44.50 44.90 43.40 43.75 EQUITAS 121.70 123.80 120.80 122.05 GREAVESCOT 121.00 122.55 120.75 122.10 THERMAX 1123.75 1156.05 1123.75 1147.85 APARINDS 629.80 630.05 622.40 627.10 INDIGO 1089.95 1102.70 1085.90 1099.95 -4.90 GODREJCP 777.25 782.95 769.90 779.20 MCX 734.30 755.40 734.30 751.60 BAJAJHLDNG 3014.70 3025.00 2963.00 2976.65 ZENSARTECH 232.40 235.40 232.15 234.10 SOLARINDS 1045.65 1054.00 1045.65 1050.85 NHPC 25.95 26.00 25.35 25.65 -0.30 IDEA 36.90 37.60 36.85 37.05 BAJAJFINSV 6400.00 6432.40 6350.00 6368.55 SHOPERSTOP 503.10 527.50 502.00 525.35 LAXMIMACH 5700.05 5769.35 5700.00 5757.95 SIS 760.35 763.45 755.00 762.75 OIL 176.00 176.30 173.40 173.60 -2.20 WOCKPHARMA 510.55 520.20 507.05 517.35 LUPIN 835.00 842.00 833.40 838.20 IBULISL 311.00 336.90 311.00 336.90 GREENPLY 141.20 145.00 138.30 143.50 JCHAC 1816.00 1816.00 1742.50 1758.80 SBILIFE 642.10 648.40 631.00 633.50 -9.45 BLISSGVS 170.85 175.00 166.60 167.95 RPOWER 29.60 30.10 29.50 29.65 MEGH 56.95 57.55 56.00 56.20 TIMETECHNO 100.70 102.00 100.05 100.40 SFL 1360.00 1375.00 1334.10 1367.50 PEL 2340.00 2344.95 2280.55 2305.30 -36.60 COALINDIA 232.95 233.85 232.25 233.05 FCONSUMER 43.65 43.65 42.85 43.00 ABB 1296.00 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Furious Trump walks out of shutdown talks Rebel drone bombs Yemen ... after Democrats reject his demand for wall funding military parade, kills 6 PTI n WASHINGTON AP n SANAA bomb-laden drone flown by egotiations between AYemen’s Houthi rebels flew NDonald Trump and the into a military parade on Democrats to end a partial gov- Thursday outside of the southern ernment shutdown have col- port city of Aden, killing at least lapsed after the president six troops from a Saudi-led coali- stormed out of a crucial meet- tion and their allies in a brazen ing as the opposition leaders attack threatening UN-brokered stuck by their refusal to allocate peace efforts to end the years- USD 5.7 billion for his contro- long war tearing at the Arab versial US-Mexico border wall. world’s poorest nation.The attack House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Al-Anad Air Base, where and Senate Minority Leader American special forces once Senator Chuck Schumer led their fight against Yemen’s al- accused Trump of slamming Qaida branch, targeted high- his hand on the table before he ranking military officials in exited the White House meet- Yemen’s internationally recog- ing, and they said the furious nised government. ignored their pleas to reopen The attack also raised new the federal government as they questions about Iran’s alleged continue to negotiate over his role in arming the Houthis with border wall demand. drone and ballistic missile tech- Funding for a border wall nology, something long denied by to prevent the entry of illegal Tehran despite researchers and immigrants has been the main UN experts linking the weapons sticking point in negotiations to the Islamic Republic.“Once with Democrats to reopen again this proves that the Houthi parts of the federal government criminal militias are not ready for that have been shut for 19 days. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., stand with President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Senate Majority peace and that they are exploit- A wall along the US- Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., as Trump speaks while departing after a Senate Republican Policy luncheon, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday. AP ing truces in order for deploy- reporters.Local reporter Nabil when they pushed further south. Mexico border was one of ment and reinforcements,” said al-Qaiti was attending the cer- The coalition, which is fighting Trump’s signature campaign ed. entering the country illegally Democratic party enjoys a Room,” Pelosi told reporters Information Minister Moammar emony and standing in front of alongside government troops, promises. The Democrats are Trump was furious that and there is a massive smug- majority in the House of outside the White House after al-Eryani, who said two senior the stage when he saw a drone has since been trying to restore refusing to allocate the money, Pelosi said no when he asked gling of drugs, poses a nation- Representatives. the meeting.Schumer alleged military officials were wounded approach and hover nearby Yemen’s internationally recog- arguing that a wall would be the Democratic leaders if they al security threat. Vice President Mike Pence that Trump “sort of slammed in the attack.“This is time for the about 25 meters high in the air, nized government to costly and ineffective. Mexico support the move to fund the “I have the absolute right to said their doors are still open the table” as the talks fell international community to stand minutes after the parade start- power.Hopes were raised last has rejected Trump’s demand to border wall within the next 30 impose national emergency if for the Democratic party lead- apart.“He couldn’t get his way by the legitimate government ed. Army spokesman month that the country was pay for the border wall. days if he ends the partial gov- I want,” Trump said.To a ques- ers to come up with their own and he just walked out of the and force the militias to give up Mohammed al-Naqib was deliv- moving toward peace, after the The standoff triggered a ernment shutdown that has tion why he did not declare an proposal. However, Trump has meeting,” he said, adding, “We their weapons and pull out of the ering a speech from a podium two sides agreed to a prisoner partial government shutdown crippled many offices. emergency during his prime- made it clear that there will be saw a temper tantrum because cities,” he added. when the drone exploded.“It swap and cease-fire in the port on December 22, shuttering “Just left a meeting with time address to the nation on no moving forward without he couldn’t get his way. The Houthis immediately was a very strong explosion and city of Hodeida, where rival nine federal departments and Chuck and Nancy, a total waste Tuesday night from the Oval funding approval for a wall. In ”Alleging that the claimed the attack through their we could feel the pressure,” he forces were to withdraw to allow several smaller agencies and of time. I asked what is going Office, the president said, recent days, the president has Democrats are unwilling to al-Masirah satellite news channel, said, adding that two of the peo- humanitarian aid flows to return forcing some 800,000 workers to happen in 30 days if I quick- “Because I think we might showed signs of some flexibil- change their position over the saying the attack targeted ple standing next to him — a and hopefully relieve a country to go on unpaid leave or work ly open things up, are you going work a deal and, if we don’t, I ity by proposing a steel barri- issue, Vice President Pence “invaders and mercenaries” at the soldier and a journalist— were pushed to the brink of famine by without pay. The shutdown to approve Border Security may go that (national emer- er instead of a 30-foot-high said the Democrats want to base in the southern province of wounded. Al-Qaiti saw many war. entered its 19th day which includes a Wall or Steel gency) route.” concrete wall. reopen the government before Lahj, leaving “dozens of dead and wounded but no dead.“The Fighting has largely abated Wednesday, making it the sec- Barrier? Nancy said, NO. I Talking to reporters after The meeting with Pelosi negotiations can begin. wounded.” Yemeni officials said drone was packed with explo- in Hodeida but progress on the ond-longest in history after said bye-bye, nothing else Trump’s walkout from the and Schumer took place in the Trump is scheduled to that among the wounded were sives,” he added.Some 8,000 withdrawal has been slow. The the 21-day shutdown in 1995- works (sic)!” a furious Trump meeting, Pelosi and Schumer Situation Room of the White travel to the southern border in Mohammad Saleh Tamah, head soldiers had been taking part in UN humanitarian aid chief 96. tweeted. asserted that under no cir- House. Texas on Thursday to have a of Yemen’s Intelligence Service, the parade, as well as two gov- Wednesday accused the rebels of The president’s walkout Trump earlier said impos- cumstances the Democrats are Trump entered the room first-hand assessment of the sit- senior military commander ernors and a large number of blocking humanitarian supplies from the meeting with Pelosi ing a national emergency to willing to fund a border wall. and shared candies with the uation. Mohammad Jawas, and Lahj top military commanders traveling from areas under their and Schumer starts a new build the wall is the last option Blaming Trump for the partial Congressional leadership, but A new opinion poll sug- governor Ahmed al-Turki, including the chief of staff. control to government-held phase of political uncertainty in and threatened to use it if the government shutdown that has walked out soon after getting gests just over half of adding that authorities were still Initial reports said six troops areas. Mark Lowcock told the UN the US. White House officials Democrats do not allocate badly hit the functioning of the ‘no’ for an answer from the Americans (51 per cent) blame searching for wounded among were killed. Security Council that the rebels say that the administration is USD 5.7 billion funding for his federal government, the two House Speaker. President Trump for the shut- the rubble. Yemen plunged into civil also recently informed humani- increasingly frustrated with plan. leaders indicated that their “It’s cold out here and the down, but that 77 per cent of The officials spoke on con- war in 2014 when the rebels cap- tarian agencies that 72 hours’ the refusal of Democrats to He argued that the current party is not going to change its temperature was not much Republican voters back his dition of anonymity as they were tured Sanaa, and the Saudi-led notice is required ahead of any make a deal, US media report- situation, wherein people are stand over the issue. The warmer in the Situation demand for wall funding. not authorized to talk to coalition intervened a year later movements instead of 48 hours. ‘Trade talks with US were extensive, China’s Xi hopes US, North Bangladeshi man Korea will ‘meet halfway’ sentenced for promoted mutual understanding’ altering photos of AFP n SEOUL PTI n BEIJING cent. hinese President Xi Jinping Sheikh Hasina, hina on Thursday said China is facing the Coffered North Korean Cthat the just-concluded daunting task of presenting a leader Kim Jong Un firm back- ex-Indian PM round of talks with the US to credible plan to meet Trump’s ing in deadlocked nuclear talks end a trade war were exten- demands to cut down the with the US, insisting the two Dhaka (PTI): A 35-year-old sive and established a foun- trade deficit. In recent weeks, sides should meet “halfway”, Bangladeshi man has been sen- dation for the resolution of China has showed some signs state media said Thursday. tenced to seven years in prison for each others’ concerns, echo- of flexibility or acceding to Kim visited Beijing by train this circulating photoshopped images ing positive sentiments the American demands. week for two days of discus- of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed by American nego- It softened its stand by sions that reasserted China’s and other politicians including tiators. offering a mix of conces- role in the process, and were former Indian premier Trade tensions between sions by resuming purchases seen as a strategy session ahead File photo of N Korean leader Kim Jong-un Manmohan Singh, amid criticism the world’s two largest of US soybeans, suspended of a second summit between with Chinese President Xi Jingping that her government is using economies escalated last year, punitive tariffs on imports of the North Korean leader and tough internet laws to silence dis- putting global stock markets US cars and toned down its US President Donald Trump. sent. on edge. The US announced File photo of Chinese President Xi Jingping with US President Donald Trump ‘Made in China 2025’ plan, At their first meeting in more than a year, and blew up to take “bold, practical mea- Monir Hossain from Tangail tariffs on USD 250 billion which aimed at breaking the Singapore in June, Kim and the entrances to a nuclear test- sures for denuclearisation” to was jailed by Bangladesh Cyber worth of Chinese goods, Secretary for Trade and China’s pledge to buy a “sub- country’s reliance on foreign Trump signed a vaguely word- ing ground it said it no longer ensure sanctions are lifted, he Tribunal judge Mohammad As- while China countered with Foreign Agricultural Affairs, stantial amount” of agricul- technology and pull its hi- ed document with Kim pledg- needed. told reporters, but added that Shams Joglul Hossain on its own. said after the talks conclud- tural, energy, manufactured tech industries up to western ing to work towards the “denu- Pyongyang has rejected “corresponding measures” were Wednesday. A US delegation arrived ed. The discussions “went goods and other products levels. clearisation of the Korean demands for what it calls its also needed from the US, such Monir had been on bail and in Beijing on Monday for the just fine”, he said without and services. China also proposed clear peninsula”. “unilateral” disarmament as as agreeing a “peace regime” appeared in court for the verdict, first face-to-face dialogue elaborating. The USTR statement bans on forced technology But progress has since “gangster-like”. China is the and formally declaring an end bdnews24.com reported. with Chinese officials since In its first reaction after emphasised American insis- transfer in new draft foreign stalled with Pyongyang and North’s sole major ally and key to the 1950-53 Korean War. Alamgir Hossain and Subrata Shil President Donald Trump and the talks, the Chinese tence on “structural changes” investment legislation. Last Washington — which stations trade partner but relations had Moon acknowledged the — two others accused in the case his Chinese counterpart Xi Commerce Ministry said on in Chinese technology policy, year, the US imposed tariff 28,500 troops in South Korea deteriorated over Pyongyang’s Singapore agreement was started under the the Information Jinping agreed to a three- Thursday both sides have market access, protection of hikes of up to 25 per cent on — disagreeing over what that nuclear activities, before warm- “somewhat vague”, and there and Communication Technology month tariff truce during a actively implemented the sig- foreign patents and copy- USD 250 billion of Chinese means. ing up last year, with Kim was “scepticism” over Kim’s (ICT) Act — were acquitted as meeting held on the sidelines nificant consensus reached by rights and cyber theft of trade goods. North Korea wants relief meeting Xi three times. denuclearisation pledge. But charges against them were not of the G-20 summit in the leaders of the two coun- secrets. The move prompted from the multiple sets of sanc- Kim noted the “difficulties Kim had assured him and proved, the report said. Argentina. tries and conducted exten- The results of the talks China to increase tariffs on tions imposed on it over its and concern” in talks with the other leaders that his view of Monir used to run his ‘Monir In early December, sive, in-depth and detailed are expected be analysed at a USD 110 billion of US goods. nuclear weapons and ballistic US, according to Pyongyang’s denuclearisation was “no dif- Telecom’ shop at Tangail’s Trump and Xi agreed to a exchanges on trade and struc- separate meeting between US China is currently missile programmes, while the official KCNA news agency, ferent in any way from what the Nagarpur. He had sent doctored temporary ceasefire, giving tural issues of common con- trade representative Robert America’s largest goods trad- US wants the measures to which said the Chinese leader international community images of Hasina, late president both sides until March to cern. Lighthizer and Chinese Vice- ing partner with USD 635.4 remain in place until had issued a ringing endorse- demands”, Moon said, and Zillur Rahman and former Indian reach some agreement on “The talk has enhanced Premier Liu He after which billion in total (two way) Pyongyang gives up its arms — ment of the North’s position. Pyongyang would not link it to premier Singh to mobile phones trade and issues such as the mutual understanding and the two sides were expected goods trade during 2017. something it has made no pub- Xi said that “the principled the presence of US forces in the of users in 2013, said the verdict. forced transfer of technology. laid a foundation for address- to announce a decision. Goods exports totalled USD lic promise to do. issues suggested by the DPRK South or nearby. Saturia Police arrested Alamgir The latest talks lasted for ing each other’s concerns,” it Trump, who has been 129.9 billion; goods import China also wants the sanc- side are deserved requirements Nonetheless a commen- after finding out that he was three days in Beijing — one said. Both sides have agreed accusing China of indulging totalled USD 505.5 billion. tions relaxed and Xi said he and its reasonable points of tary carried by KCNA last showing around the vulgur ‘pho- day longer than had been pre- to continuously keep in close in unfair trade practices con- The US goods trade “hopes that the DPRK and the concern should be resolved month stressed that when toshopped images’ on his phone. viously announced, which contact it said. tributing to the huge trade deficit with China was USD United States will meet each properly”, it said. Pyongyang refers to “denu- Following his arrest, Alamgir analysts said indicated the The US delegation, led deficit with the US amount- 375.6 billion in 2017. other halfway” according to Each of the previous Kim- clearisation of the Korean told police he got the images from discussions were making by Deputy Trade ing to USD 375 billion, on Trade in services with China’s state news agency Xi meetings have come short- peninsula”, it includes the Monir Telecom. Rights groups some progress. Representative Jeffrey Tuesday said the trade talks China (exports and imports) Xinhua, using the initials of te ly before or after the North North, the South, and “sur- have criticised the government for The US delegation was Gerrish, included represen- with Beijing were going on totalled an estimated USD North’s official name. Korean summits with either rounding areas from where using the the ICT laws to silence supposed to end its visit on tatives from the departments “very well”. 75.0 billion in 2017. Xi “spoke highly of the pos- Trump or South Korean the Korean peninsula is tar- criticism. Critics have lashed out Tuesday. However, the vice- of energy, agriculture, trea- He had earlier warned Services exports were itive measures taken by the President Moon Jae-in. geted”. at the government for cracking ministerial talks were extend- sury and commerce. that if a deal is not reached by USD 57.6 billion; services DPRK side”, it added. North Trump said Sunday the Kim Han-kwon, an analyst down on free speech and an ed till Wednesday which The Chinese side was led March 1, the end of the 90- imports were USD 17.4 bil- Korea has carried out six US and North Korea were at the Korea National increasingly authoritarian rule. China said reflected the seri- by Commerce Vice Minister day grace period, the US will lion. nuclear blasts and launched negotiating the location of Diplomatic Academy warned Some the recent strengthening of ousness of the negotiations. Wang Shouwen. The US increase the tariffs on the The US services trade missiles capable of reaching the their next summit, a meeting that preliminary talks between defamation laws with a new “It’s been a good one for Trade Representative (USTR) USD 200 billions of goods surplus with China was USD whole of the United States, but Moon said Thursday was Pyongyang and Washington Digital Security Act (DSA) has us,” Ted McKinney, US Under said negotiators focused on from 10 per cent to 25 per 40.2 billion in 2017. has performed no such tests for “imminent”.Pyongyang needed would be crucial. spread a climate of fear.

pared with 11 per cent of those skills — such as digital media lit- tematically related to being more Older adults more likely to share fake news: Study over age 65. The association with eracy — that are theoretically likely to share fake news, the study age appears to be independent of related to social media sharing found.The researchers did find a PTI n NEW YORK campaign. However, the find that sharing this type of con- respondents’ ideological or par- behaviour. Exploring these pos- strong partisan difference: 18 lder adults are more likely to researchers from New York tent on Facebook was a relative- tisan affiliations. sibilities, they note, should be a per cent of Republicans shared Oshare links to “fake news” University (NYU) and Princeton ly rare activity during the 2016 “If seniors are more likely to focus of future research. Jonathan links to fake news sites, compared sites on Facebook and other plat- University in the US showed that presidential campaign,” Tucker share fake news than younger Nagler, a professor at NYU, said to less than 4 per cent of forms than younger people, a US the behaviour was dispropor- said. people, then there are important that teaching digital literacy in Democrats. However, they cau- study has found. tionately common among people Among the overall sample of implications for how we might schools — no matter how bene- tioned against associating ideol- The study, published in the over the age of 65. study participants, drawn from a design interventions to reduce the ficial that might be for other rea- ogy with an underlying procliv- journal Science Advances, “Despite widespread interest panel survey conducted by the spread of fake news,” said Andrew sons — is unlikely to fully address ity to share fake news, noting that showed that only a small per- in the fake news phenomenon, we polling firm YouGov, only 8.5 per Guess, an assistant professor at the sharing of fake news if such this finding might simply be a centage of Americans — less than know very little about who actu- cent shared links from fake news Princeton University. Researchers sharing is more prevalent among result of the fact that most fake nine per cent — shared “fake ally shares fake news,” said Joshua sites via Facebook. Just three per outlined how the correlation older citizens. news produced during the cam- news” links on Facebook during Tucker, a professor at NYU. cent of those aged 18-29 shared with age could reflect differences By contrast, education, paign was pro-Trump or anti- the 2016 presidential election “Perhaps most significantly, we links from fake news sites, com- in more fundamental traits or income, and gender were not sys- Clinton in orientation. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 world 12 Australian police arrest man Pompeo meets Egypt’s Sisi

AFP n CAIRO S Secretary of State Mike for sending suspicious parcels UPompeo met Thursday with Egyptian President Abdel PTI n MELBOURNE Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, part of a tour to address concerns of 49-year-old man has been American allies in the Middle Aarrested by Australian East. The visit by Washington’s police for allegedly sending top diplomat comes amid con- dozens of suspicious packages fusion in the region over a sur- reportedly containing asbestos prise plan by President Donald powder to diplomatic missions Trump’s administration to pull across the country, including US troops out of Syria. the Indian consulate here.Savas Pompeo arrived in Cairo Avan was arrested at his home late Wednesday following stops in Shepparton on Wednesday in Jordan and Iraq, in his longest night, hours after over 10 con- trip since taking the post last sulates in Melbourne and year. Sydney and embassies in He met with Sisi in Canberra were forced into Ittihadeya Palace and is sched- lockdown due to suspicious uled to hold talks with Foreign packages. Minister Sameh Shoukry before Authorities are yet to con- giving a keynote speech firm what was in the parcels, Thursday at the American but early reports suggested University in Cairo outlining US they appeared to contain Hazmat and fire crews work outside the Indian and French Consulate in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday. AP Middle East policy. asbestos. The white powder The United States and was mailed through Australia penalty of 10 years jail. state police said in a joint emergency “hazardous mater- Egypt enjoy warm ties under the Post and is suspected to have He was remanded in cus- statement.“Police have identi- ial” response and some evacu- Trump administration. Trump been sourced from Avan’s tody following a Melbourne fied all intended recipients and ations. and his Egyptian counterpart home.Only 29 of the 38 pack- Magistrates’ Court hearing have put processes in place to It came two days after Sisi have lavished one another ages have been discovered so Thursday, media reports said. recover the outstanding pack- Sydney’s Argentinian consulate with praise on several occasions. far, but police said they have A prosecutor told court the ages. There is no ongoing threat was partially evacuated fol- Since 1980, the US govern- put processes in place to recov- deliveries contained asbestos, to the general public.” lowing reports of a suspicious ment has provided Egypt with er the outstanding parcels safe- and Avan did not apply for bail. The Indian and the US substance. At least two con- more than $40 billion in mili- ly. The Australian Federal “Police have so far recov- consulates on St Kilda Road sulates, including that of tary and $30 billion in economic Police and Victoria police said ered 29 of these packages, with were among a number of Pakistan in Melbourne did not assistance.From Cairo, Pompeo the man was charged with forensic testing to be under- diplomatic missions across contact authorities about pack- is scheduled to head to Bahrain, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, shakes hands with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry after holding a press sending dangerous articles to taken on them to determine the Melbourne and Canberra tar- ages until they received an United Arab Emirates, Saudi conference, at the ministry of foreign affairs in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday. Pompeo is in Cairo for talks with Egyptian leaders as be carried by a postal service, exact composition of the mate- geted with suspicious packages email from the Australian gov- Arabia, Qatar, Oman and he continues a nine-nation Middle East tour aimed at reassuring America's Arab partners that the Trump administration is not which carries a maximum rial in them,” the federal and on Wednesday, sparking an ernment, media reports said. Kuwait. walking away from the region. Rights group DR Congo poised to issue delayed election results Anger at arrests in demands trial of AFP n KINSHAS around the region, claimed new SL army millions of lives. When Kabila Malaysia for alleged he Democratic Republic announced last year he would Tof Congo early Thursday step down after 18 years in chief for alleged was set to finally unveil the power, he hand-picked a loy- results of presidential elec- alist, former interior minister royal insults war crimes tions whose repeated delays Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, Kuala Lumpur (AFP): Three Colombo (PTI): A global have stoked fears for the giant as his party’s candidate. people have been arrested in rights group has demanded country’s stability. The The choice fuelled accusa- Malaysia for allegedly insulting the international prosecution of Independent National Election tions that Kabila — concerned the former king on social Sri Lanka’s new Army Chief Commission (CENI) began to about possible retribution — media after his shock abdica- Major General Shavendra Silva give the results from legislative would use Shadary to protect tion, sparking anger Thursday over allegations of war crimes and provincial elections that his interests after the vote. from activists at the use of during the final military battle took place in parallel, a process But on Tuesday, the oppo- “draconian” laws. Sultan with the LTTE militant group expected to take several hours, sition hinted at a rapproche- Muhammad V stepped aside at in 2009. The Johannesburg- and this would be followed by ment. “There’s no spirit of the weekend after just two based International Truth and the outcome of the presidential revenge,” said Felix Tshisekedi, years on the throne. No official Justice Project (ITJP) said Silva vote. the candidate of the longtime reason was given, but it came was named by a UN investiga- As the lengthy results were opposition UDPS party.He also after he reportedly married a Koya, executive director of tion for his part in command- read out on nationwide TV, told the Belgian newspaper Le Russian ex-beauty queen while rights group Lawyers for ing the 58 Division of the police were deployed at strate- Soir that Kabila could be hon- on medical leave. Liberty, criticised the arrests, army “which was the unit gic spots in the capital oured for ushering in a peace- It was the first time a telling AFP: “The police should responsible for repeated and Kinshasa where, for the second ful transition. Malaysian monarch had given not give in to mob rule amid deliberate attacks on hospitals, evening running, many resi- Kabila and Tshisekedi up the throne before the end of the push by some people for food distribution queues and dents went home and locked “have an interest in meeting to his term. Under a unique the authorities to act.” A state- displacement camps resulting their doors early. prepare a peaceful and civilised arrangement, the throne ment from the group, which in tens of thousands of civilian Vast, poor and burdened transfer of power,” said UDPS changes hands every five years pushes for legal reforms, added deaths” towards the end of the by a history of bloodshed, the Residents celebrate in Kinshasa on Thursday after learning that opposition presidential candidate Felix Tshisekedi had been Secretary General Jean-Marc between the rulers of the nine that the sedition act was a “dra- three-decade civil war when DRC is in the grip of a two- declared the winner of the elections. AP Kabund. The other main oppo- states headed by Islamic roy- conian piece of legislation” the LTTE was finally crushed. year-old crisis over the suc- sition candidate, former oil alty.National police chief and it was shocking Malaysia’s “Sri Lanka now has a cession of President Joseph According to the initial to go out onto the streets in promise peace and stability of executive Martin Fayulu — Mohamad Fuzi Harun said new administration was using chief of army staff who risks Kabila. Kabila, 47, was due to timetable, after provisional massive numbers” if the out- the country,” South African who was tipped as favourite in two men aged 46 and 27, and it.The government, which arrest every time he travels step down two years ago but results are released, definitive come failed to accurately President Cyril Ramaphosa the few pre-election opinion a 26-year-old woman, were came to power last year after abroad, if any country is fool- clung to office, sparking wide- results are due on January 15 reflect the vote. and Zambian counterpart polls — also sounded a con- arrested under tough sedition ousting an authoritarian ish enough to give him a visa,” spread protests that were with the swearing-in of the “Results contrary to the Edgar Lungu said in a joint ciliatory tone on Tuesday. laws Tuesday for allegedly regime, had pledged in its an ITJP release said. repressed at the cost of scores new president three days later. truth of the ballot box will be statement. “Mr Kabila is a Congolese posting insulting remarks election manifesto to abolish The ITJP said that in of lives.The elections were After deploying tens of considered as a constitutional The turmoil surrounding citizen. He has a place here in about the abdication on the act and several other laws 2011, a war crimes lawsuit was held on December 30, but thousands of its own election coup,” said a joint statement the election revived traumatic Congo. He will do what he Facebook and Twitter. seen as repressive, but is yet to filed against Silva in New York CENI last weekend said pro- observers, the powerful from the groups, which include memories of the DRC’s brutal wants. The constitution is clear The trio face up to three do so. but had failed because he visional results, expected on Catholic Church last week said Lucha (Struggle for Change) past. The mineral-rich country — he (as former president) will years in jail if found guilty. Prime Minister Mahathir enjoyed diplomatic immunity Sunday, would be held up it knew the outcome of the bal- and Filimbi. has never had a peaceful tran- be a senator for life. While their role is ceremoni- Mohamad also suggested at the time. Silva was appoint- because of logistical problems. lot and called on the authori- South Africa and Zambia, sition of power since it gained The keyword for us is: al, Muslim-majority Malaysia’s authorities should not ed as army chief by President The long delay sparked ties to reveal the result “in DRC’s neighbour to the south, independence from Belgium in There’s no revenge.” Fayulu is royalty command great overzealously target people Maithripala Sirisena on blunt warnings from inside keeping with truth and justice”. joined the clamour to publish 1960. backed by former Katanga respect, and criticising them is accused of posting insults. Wednesday. Considered an and outside the DRC, but also Campaign groups on the results. Bloody clashes marred governor Moise Katumbi, con- seen as deeply offensive. People “With regards to freedom outstanding military officer, coincided with an apparent Wednesday called for the “The delay in releasing elections in 2006 and 2011, and sidered a traitor by Kabila, and are regularly arrested under the of speech, if someone speaks Silva was the youngest in the Sri overture to Kabila from oppo- immediate release of the results the results of the elections can two wars between 1996 and ex-warlord and former vice colonial-era sedition act for factually, you cannot crimi- Lankan Army to become a sition leaders. and told people “to be prepared lead to suspicions and com- 2003, drawing in armies from president Jean-Pierre Bemba. insulting royals. But Latheefa nalise the person,” he said. major general. ‘Excessive social media use Meghan moves into more visible Nepali women, two sons akin to drug addiction’ roles in UK royal family die in menstruation hut PTI n WASHINGTON PTI n LONDON take over two roles as patron become patron of two addi- Kathmandu cientists have found a con- eghan, the Duchess of that have for decades been held tional charities: Smart Works, (PTI): A 35- Snection between excessive MSussex, is taking an by Queen Elizabeth II and is which helps vulnerable women year-old social media use and impaired increasingly visible role in the taking two other roles as well. find the skills needed to work, Nepali woman risky decision-making, which British royal family as she The palace says the queen and Mayhew, a grassroots and her two is commonly deficient in sub- becomes the patron of four “has passed on” the role of organisation active in London sons have died stance addiction. “Around organisations including the patron of the National Theatre and internationally. reportedly due one-third of humans on the prestigious National Theatre. and the Association of Meghan and her husband to suffocation planet are using social media, Kensington Palace said Commonwealth Universities. Prince Harry are expecting after they and some of these people are Thursday that Meghan will In addition, Meghan will their first child this spring. spent a night displaying maladaptive, exces- in a window- sive use of these sites,” said Dar less hut as part Meshi, an assistant professor at of a banned Michigan State University decision-making, we tested for decks, the more excessive their practice that (MSU) in the US. its correlation with problemat- social media use. considers women untouchable were asleep,” a senior villager “Our findings will hope- ic social media use,” he said. The better they did in the during menstruation, accord- was quoted as saying. While the fully motivate the field to take Researchers had 71 par- task, the less their social media ing to a media report. The inci- bodies were sent for post social media overuse serious- ticipants take a survey that use. This result is complemen- dent happened in Nepal’s mortem, the Chief District ly,” Meshi said. The findings, measured their psychological tary to results with substance Bajura district when Amba Officer Chetraj Baral said a published in the Journal of dependence on Facebook, sim- abusers. People who abuse opi- Bohora, who was on the fourth team including the district Behavior Addictions, are the ilar to addiction. Questions oids, cocaine, methampheta- day of her period, on Tuesday police chief was sent to the inci- first to examine the relationship on the survey asked about mine, among others — have night had dinner with her two dent site to probe the matter, between social media use and users’ preoccupation with the similar outcomes on the Iowa sons aged 9 and 12 and later the paper reported. risky decision-making capa- platform, their feelings when Gambling Task, thus showing went to the hut to sleep with a As part of the tradition bilities. unable to use it, attempts to quit the same deficiency in deci- fire near to keep the hut warm, many communities in Nepal “Decision making is often- and the impact that Facebook sion-making. “With so many the Kathmandu Post reported. consider menstruating women times compromised in indi- has had on their job or studies. people around the world using The hut neither had win- impure and force female of viduals with substance use dis- The researchers then had social media, it’s critical for us dows nor ventilation. The next menstruation age to stay in orders. They sometimes fail to the participants do the Iowa to understand its use,” Meshi morning when Amba’s moth- sheds away from the family learn from their mistakes and Gambling Task, a common said. er in-law opened the door of home once a month despite the continue down a path of neg- exercise used by psychologists “I believe that social media the hut, she found all three practice being banned. ative outcomes,” Meshi said. to measure decision-making. has tremendous benefits for dead. In 2005, Nepal’s Supreme “But no one previously To successfully complete individuals, but there’s also a All three had died of suf- Court banned such practices looked at this behaviour as it the task, users identify outcome dark side when people can’t focation due to a fire, the which was followed by a new relates to excessive social media patterns in decks of cards to pull themselves away. report said. law in 2017 to criminalise it. In users, so we investigated this choose the best possible deck. We need to better under- “The mother and her chil- 2018, a 23-year-old woman in possible parallel between exces- The researchers found stand this drive so we can dren may have suffocated by Nepal was found dead at an sive social media users and sub- that by the end of the gambling determine if excessive social Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, centre, is welcomed by Lady Juliet Hughes-Hallett, chair of Smart Works, and Kate Stephens, smoke after the blanket they isolated hut where she was left stance abusers. “While we did- task, the worse people per- media use should be consid- Smart Works' CEO, as she visits Smart Works charity career centre in West London on Thursday. Meghan on Thursday has were using to warm them- alone as part of the banned n’t test for the cause of poor formed by choosing from bad ered an addiction,” he said. become patron of the Smart Works charity which supports unemployed women to return to work. AP selves caught fire while they practice. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 vivacity {food} 13

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aj City Centre, Gurugram, brings a culinary tribute to the Tharvest festivals of India. Presenting a themed brunch and dinner buffet and lohri bonfire, it makes a festive mood for Pongal, Lohri and Makar Sankranti. On offer are traditional delicacies like makke ki roti, sarson ka saag, sweets, and jaggery. Date: January 13 Time: 12.30 to 3.30 pm; 7.30 to 10.30 pm Price: `2,300 plus taxes per person GO AHEAD, DIG IN Venue: Culina 44, Taj City Centre, Gurugram. House of Commons, unlike its grand name, dishes out a palate of a saleable mish-mash of global cuisines, says AYUSHI SHARMA hat makes for a perfect evening HOC has a casual vibe with red sofas and ther enhanced the tastes. This one is for the true Next up was the main course, I went for Dal after getting done with a heavy wooden tables. The walls have a brick finish all over chaat lover. makhni, usually cooked with butter and cream bag of tasks at workplace? An and was showcased with witty frames and quirky Next, we tried the Hummus falafel with pita which gives the finished dish a smooth, creamy enduring meal, isn’t it? So we head accessories. bread. This is a complete platter in itself and the texture. Given the addition of butter and cream, to a place hoping that it fits in our Chef Vinay Kumar, who has been in the busi- flavours of the dip were subtle. To accompany this the dish has a rich mouthfeel, with a complex com- cravings.W As we walked towards Connaught Place ness for over two decades now, believes in infus- there was a specially curated cocktail by HOC, bination of dried and fresh spices and herbs and looking for it, we came across a British-inspired ing creativity in his culinary art. He said, “The MacDonald Windsor, that added a twist to the just a hint of smokiness. Then there was Himachali gastro pub, House of Commons. In keeping with industry is quite big and every chef has his or her classic cocktail with some vodka, pineaplle, chana paneer ka madra — a quintessential its name, the long rectangular space reminds one own taste. So I do not compete with anyone else. peach schnapps, blue curacao and orange ice. Himachali dham item, cooked with whole spices of the lower house of the British Parliament. But I believe in competing with myselfand my every Other cocktail worth mentioning is Drunken making it flavorful and aromatic. Chef Vinay said truth be told, there’s nothing British about the food, dish speaks volumes about that.” tea master — two classy beverages came togeth- that Madra is generally made with rajma (kidney or a colonial fusion, but just a saleable mish-mash He recommended that before we started with er to make a great master. It consisted of a rare beans) or chana (Chickpea) or Black eyed peas but that goes by the label of multi-cuisine — a full meal, we should induge in some light snacks. combination of vodka, tea, spices, honey and sour then there are other variations with paneer. hangri-La’s Eros Hotel presents an all-new menu curated Continental, Mediterranean and Indian cuisines, So we ordered cheese and vegetable Spring rolls mix. Chickpeas are cooked in yoghurt based gravy with coupled with drinks and live music. that were crisp on the outside and tender inside. Non-drinkers also have a variety of mocktails roasted raisins, cumin seeds and cloves.This dish Sby speciality chefs at Shang Palace — Chef Ye Haijun, a On a Wednesday night, when the temperatures These were served with a sweet red sauce. The dish and shakes to choose from — Tropical Sling, Apple has an extremely simple recipe and has a tangy dimsum culinary master; Chef Kong Fanyi; an expert of were hovering around 14 degrees, we quickly had a satisfying combination of fresh flavours and and Cinnamon Smash, Rose Orchard and many and a mildly sweet flavour. We had this with but- Chinese barbeque; and Chef Fulei, a proficient wok chef. retreated in the comfy ambience of the place. We contrasting textures. Then there was Paalak patta more. ter naan. They present a special menu combining cuisines like entered and found the best table around the cor- chaat — made with spinach leaves that were coat- Can you imagine beer flambe creamy pasta? And as they say no matter how stuffed you Sichuan, Cantonese and the mystical cuisine of Yunnan. ner where a flickering lamp kept exactly on its right ed with cornflour batter, deep fried and topped with It was tossed with parmesan cheese and butter are after the main course you always have room Time: Lunch: 12.30 to 2.45 pm Dinner: 7 pm to 11.45 pm gave the room a cosy lived-in air, exactly the way tamarind chutney, sweet curd as well as some mint forming a smooth and rich sauce coating. Indeed, for a little dessert. So to end it on a sweet note, I we wanted. sauce. A sprinkle of bhujiya and chaat masala fur- it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. had Tiramisu and phirni. Venue: Lobby Level, Shangri-La’s - Eros Hotel, 19 Ashoka Road. Here are six tips for the o Tai launches the STOCK UP Bfirst modern Thai next time you’re in the Once a month, do a little inven- drunch on every tory of your most-used ingredients and Sunday promising supermarket, whether make sure you’ve got a good stash of all of them. Pasta, beans, rice, broth, an extensive spread the dinner clock is canned tomatoes, and fridge staples of soups, salads, ticking or you’re just like eggs and grated cheese — having appetizers, main a full inventory saves you last-minute course and a host of paying it forward dashes to the market. Bonus points if delightful desserts you can stock up when these items are Relish the grilled on sale. vegetables and BUY BULK Ching Mai curried Buying in the bulk-food aisle def- pork sausage from Kitchen initely saves money, and offers you the grills section. For some nice whole-food choices. But it the vegetarians, can also save you time once you get it there is crispy lotus home. Decant all of your bulk items stem, wrenched — quinoa, lentils, rice, oatmeal — into smarts jackfruit tacos. containers, preferably clear ones, and label them. Organize them by catego- Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm Price: `2,395 (plus taxes) onwards f you’ve had one of those days, and ry in your cabinets or pantry closet — Venue: Bo Tai Mehrauli you find yourself glancing at the for example, whole grains, cereals, bak- Iclock only to discover that it’s ing ingredients. Then when you are inter weekends just got more delicious with Townhall already 5 pm. (What!?) and dinner is ready for them, there they will be, easy Gurgaon’s specially crafted Sunday brunch, which is not simmering cheerfully on the stove, to find and easy to access. It’s also easy W then you may feel like you have lim- to see when you are running low on sure to indulge your guilty pleasures. On offer are distinctive ited options. Yes, there is the frozen any of them. dishes like Morning Glory Donbury, Baked Quinoa, Chicken meal or take-out route. And sure, you Kra Pow, Indian Opakapaka with Udon Noodles, Chicken can still start from scratch, shopping DON’T UNDERESTIMATE Shawarma and Tiramisu, Red Velvet, Fruit Tarts and Oreo and cooking and sitting down to eat THE FREEZER AISLE Tarts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Time: 12 pm to 4 pm late and exhausted. Or, you can brush a bounty of prepped items, all ready a container of peeled, cubed squash is Yes, you will want a carton of ice o There are many Venue: T wnhall, Gurgaon Price: 2,490 ++ (includes food up on some little food shopping hacks to turn into a stir fry, vegetable a game changer. cream and maybe a frozen pizza for and alcoholic beverages) and 1590++ ( food and soft drinks that can significantly cut your prep and lasagna, frittata, soup — and sure, meal components in backup, but there are so many ingre- cooking time, and get you and your maybe even a salad. And the nice thing the freezer aisle ROTISSERIE CHICKEN - BEST dients and meal components in the family to dinner faster. is, you can buy exactly how much of DINNER SAVER EVER freezer aisle that can help you get Here are six tips for the next time each item you want. that can help you Cold, warm right out of the con- dinner on the table faster. Frozen you’re in the supermarket, whether the get dinner on the tainer, or reheated, there are few vegetables are of really high quality, dinner clock is ticking or you’re just EXPLORE OTHER PRECUT/WASHED/ table faster. Frozen supermarket gifts as happy-making as often quite economical, cook up paying it forward. PREPPED PRODUCE a rotisserie chicken. Add a salad and super quickly, and don’t have to be Next to the whole fruits and veg- vegetables are often something starchy and you are done. defrosted before using. Peas, corn, MAKE THE SALAD etables you can find a section of other economical, cook-up BUT shred up that meat and you have edamame — all of these are quick BAR YOUR SOUS CHEF prepped produce, usually uncooked. super quickly and a springboard for a bazillion other din- ways to get vegetables onto the plate Walk on over to that salad bar and Shredded carrots, spiralized sweet ners: chicken salad, quesadillas, enchi- or into a dish. Many now come in take a good look at it from an ingre- potatoes, peeled garlic, shelled peas, don’t have to be ladas and burritos, soups, stir fries, microwavable pouches. Frozen dient perspective. So many prepped bags of washed salad lettuces, and so defrosted before casseroles. I buy a rotisserie chicken fruits make quick smoothies; frozen foods to choose from! Sliced peppers, on. I know I’m not alone when I say using like peas, often because I know that it will get me hash browns aren’t just good with diced onions, cubed zucchini, shred- that peeling, seeding and cubing a win- to some chicken dinner in the coming eggs but also as a pot-pie topping; ded chicken, cooked beans, washed ter squash at the end of a busy day can corn and edamame days, and usually a different one and frozen shrimp and fish cook up baby spinach leaves, broccoli florets . feel like a real obstacle to dinner, but every week. in a flash. —AP RECIPES

DAMDAMA KADHI ● Add chopped garlic, RED VELVET CAKE powder, salt and baking BACON WRAP DATES CHAWAL chopped onion and tomato WHAT YOU NEED soda, mixing on medium WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED and salt. ● Vegetable oil: 1.5 cups speed for 30 seconds, or ● Dates: 150 gm. ● until no lumps remain in For baking corn sauce: Pour into the Kadhi and mix ● Eggs: 2 ● Goat cheese: 70 gm well. Cook for at least half the cocoa powder. ● Besan: 300 gm ● ● Strips bacon: 100 gm hour. Buttermilk: 1 cup ● Turn mixer to low and add ● Lassi (Curd): 300 ml ● Mint leaves: 10 gm ● Serve hot. ● Vinegar: 1 tbsp in the flour and red food ● Turmeric: 50 gm ● Walnut: 10 gm For Pakoda: ● Vanilla: 1 tsp coloring. Mix until ● Chopped garlic: 20 gm smooth, 30 seconds – 1 ● Sturdy toothpicks ● Mix besan, oil, chopped ● Granulated sugar: 2 cups ● Sliced onion: 70 gm minute, scraping the sides METHOD onion, tomato, salt and ● Unsweetened cocoa of the bowl as necessary. ● Remove from oven, turn ● Methi seeds: 20 gm make a soft dough. powder: 1 tbsp ● Preheat oven to 375°F. each one over and bake ● Divide the batter equally ● Jeera: 20 gm ● ● Make pakoda pieces and ● Salt: 1 tsp into the 3 prepared pans. With a small sharp knife, for a further 6-8 minutes. ● Chopped tomato: 70 gm deep fry them in oil. make a slit in one side of Repeat this step one ● Baking soda: 1 tsp ● Bake for 25-30 minutes or ● each date and remove more time, or until bacon Curry leaves: 60 gm For Kadhi Chawal: ● until a toothpick inserted ● Flour spray. Set aside. the pit. is cooked. Cook longer if ● Salt: To taste Mix and whisk Haldi, besan, ● Soak rice for at least an hour in the center comes out water, curd in pan. ● Red food coloring ● In the bowl of your stand you prefer crispier ● Water: For mixing of besan and make steamed rice clean. ● Stuff about 1 teaspoon of ● Cook till cooked and wait for from it. METHOD mixer fitted with the whisk cheese into the cavity. bacon. and curd attachment add the oil, ● Cool in pan for 10 minutes bubbles. ● Preheat oven to 350°F. ● Drain on paper towel. ● Basmati rice: 300 gm ● Mix that rice with tempered eggs, buttermilk, vinegar, and then turn the cakes ● Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon ● Prepare making the Tadka of Coat 3, 8-inch round pans Cool for 5 minutes ● Roasted papad: 2 Kadhi. and vanilla. Mix on out onto a wire rack to around each date. Kadhi separately while the ● with nonstick spray. Cut cool completely. before serving. ● Chopped coriander: To Garnish it with crushed medium speed until Secure with a toothpick. mix settles. parchment rounds to fit in ● garnish papad and coriander. combined. Add in the ● Frost as desired. ● Place on a rimmed baking Refrigerate leftovers. ● Take oil, add jeera seed, the bottom of the pans. Courtesy: Praveen Kumar Bainsla, sugar and mix until Courtesy: Executive Chef, tray (lined with Courtesy: Executive Chef METHOD methi seed, curry leaves Place the parchment commis chef, The Gateway incorporated. Gajender Singh at Bokan Cafe For Kadhi: and saute them. rounds in the pans and parchment paper) and Naresh Chinni at The Resort, Damdama Lake. coat again with nonstick ● Next add the cocoa & Deck bake for 10 min. Drunken Botanist LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 vivacity 14

ettes with Indian aesthetics of fashion. Kanika collaborates with a group of Afghani refugee women A FASHION THAT in India, who are skilled in tradi- tional handicrafts. She says that through this they also try to build a new life for themselves and their children by launching a new brand called Akseer. “We have incorpo- Richa’s 12 avatars rated traditional Afghani embroi- for Shakeela dery in our designs to blend tra- dition while using futuristic mate- Actress RICHA CHADHA will be rials to create sustainable fashion,” featured in 12 different avatars, as says she. Shakeela makers will soon launch LASTS Kriti believes that with online shopping and social media, even a first-of-its-kind 90s pulp Designers AMAN SINGH, AIMAN SABRI, KANIKA though there’s not much of a dif- movies-inspired calendar. For the AHUJA and KRITI TULA believe that creators have ference left between fashion pat- first time a film will have a dedi- terns of India and other interna- cated calendar being tional cultures, she uses “Indian to take the first step towards ensuring sustainable embroideries, fabric weaves and launched starring it’s central embellishments and then blends character. It will have Richa and organic clothing before the consumers follow. them with Western silhouettes.” posing in posters By CHAHAK MITTAL While Aiman prefers hand- inspired by genre of the work and embroidery techniques, cheesiest, quirkiest for Aman, bringing together the id you know an aver- best of Indian craft and local pulp films of the 90s age T-shirt uses 400 to from waste plastic bottles.” design influences, fusing it with which would be equally 600 gallons of water to The designer believes that classic silhouettes works best. hilarious and yet will be produced? Or that packaging has a lot to do with be induced with a great a pair of jeans uses organic fashion, and hence incor- THE RIGOROUS COMPETITION Duses 1,800 gallons of water? Or that porates seed paper tags and recy- As the Circular Design deal of thought as an the fashion industry uses at least cled packaging for his collection. Challenge (CDC) saw 900 regis- homage to the genre. 1,600 chemicals during their dye- Owner of Doodlage, Kriti trations from over 30 cities in Richa said, “Even ing processes? That the industry is who started eight years back is India, the selection process has though our film is in the world’s second largest polluter, usually inspired by the fabric itself been a highly competitive one. Of after oil, and what perhaps is the while creating her collection. the eight finalists, the awardee will post-production, we ` wanted to do some- most shocking, is its impact — Taking the example of a young girl be felicitated with 20 lakh cash improbably high and far-reaching. or a flower, all her designs and sil- prize. thing special. The The more you research about houettes have a hint of delicate The designers were required to team thought we the way fashion is produced and lace. She points out that three key incorporate circular components should pay this consumed, the more alarming are raw materials — cotton, nylon and across the textile value chain in homage to Shakeela the numbers and a concern for the polyester — make use of all exten- their design through the applica- environment. sive natural resources and are tion of circular-design principles and the films that she Sustainability in fashion is an extremely polluting to the envi- and demonstrate a positive impact has been a part of. I hope issue that is increasingly becoming ronment. on the environment and on soci- people find the humour an important concern. One such For her, “it was always sus- ety. They were evaluated and in this calendar.” initiative is by the Lakme Fashion tainability as her first subject. I scored on usage of waste in their Week, March 2019, that aims to knew if I ever conceptualise my collection, fashion and aesthetic introduce circular fashion as a con- label, it would always begin from quotient, business viability/scala- ‘I was fortunate to get cept aimed to reduce waste that finding an alternate raw material.” bility, value chain and collabora- good songs and goes into landfills and increase the She says that it’s mostly “fac- tions. lifespan, reusability and recycla- tory waste” that she works with. Aiman, who has been a mas- collaborate with bility of the products created. It cre- “Mass-producing factories dis- ter in sustainable fashion, says that amazing ates fashion just the way it is, how- card massive quantities of fabric to she has been in tune with the con- choreographers to ever causing the least harm to the meet the need of fast-paced pro- cept. For her, “it was not difficult create environment. duction. These are rejected for to achieve the goal since my appli- memorable As it honours eight fashion small weaving defects, stains, cation was already aligned with her entrepreneurs from across the colour variations, post cutting thoughts and the concept.” The songs country, for their approach towards and stitching waste and is also award would mean the perfect which are sustainable fashion, four of them, available as end-of-line fabrics. But boost for her label. still loved — Pozruh by Aiman Sabri, Bareek there are a lot of resources that go Aman says that a lot of refine- and enjoyed by Aman Singh, Lifaffa by Kanika into producing these fabrics even ment and chiseling went through Ahuja and Doodlage by Kriti Tula if the cost of fabrics is low enough. it before getting a “watertight so much. — talk about their design compo- We explore ways to produce short concept” for CDC. He says that There is no sitions and principles. feasible collections using this whether he wins the contest or not, substitute to hard waste. It is used to make textures he is “elated that the next genera- work. To succeed, NEED OF SUSTAINABLE for our home and bags collection tion of designers and textile com- two per cent is genius FASHION and the last bits are used to create panies alike are focussing on craft, While Kanika puts more paper which is used to make our sustainability and bringing circu- and 98 per cent is emphasis on the need to think ‘MASS-PRODUCING constant collection,” she explains. larity to the fore. For me, that’s hard work. I have about raw materials and labour FACTORIES For Kanika, the influences already a win.” tried to give my best policies that the fashion industry are her parents, who have had been Kanika, who is excited to be a Clockwise: Pozruh by Aiman Sabri, Doodlage by Kriti Tula, Bareek by Aman Singh, DISCARD MASSIVE in every role.’ follows in order to understand if Lifaffa by Kanika Ahuja working for sustainable environ- part of the cohort of eight design- —Madhuri Dixit Nene they are really following an ethical QUANTITIES OF ment since years. Through a num- ers at the LFW, says that her vision supply chain, Kriti urges upon the FABRIC TO MEET ber of researches and experi- had always been to bring sustain- The title of forthcoming film Cheat need “to start working together to it.” duction. She believes that using ments, she says, they came up with able materials to the forefront in create alternate economies with Aman, who takes inspiration natural dyed organic cotton and THE NEED OF an invention of fabric made of contemporary and wearable India has been changed to Why new age brands thinking locally from beaches and the Basilican handloom fabrics are the first plastic waste, Handmade Recycled designs. “To show that sustainable Cheat India after the Central Board and selling globally.” She says that architecture in Goa, for his designs, steps to giving fashion an organic FAST-PACED Plastic (HRP). She explains, “HRP materials can be as mainstream of Film Certification (CBFC) this would begin right from the says, “Some times there is a need touch. PRODUCTION. is a great alternative to leather and and way cooler than traditional expressed concern over it, the mak- working upon the raw materials of taking a step back in order to She says, “The concept of cir- being a fashion enthusiast, we materials was what I dreamt of,” ers have said. that is used, energy that is con- move forward.” He believes that the cularity as the base of a brand THESE ARE started designing accessories from she says, adding that her vision has sumed, and also “how that energy industry and its patrons are evolv- makes it the most exquisite. We are REJECTED FOR it.” already been validated by being in A statement issued on behalf of the is produced all the way to the pack- ing, and people are consuming not just making products for its She has also used recycled the top eight shortlists. film's producers and aging and delivering of the prod- consciously. “We are becoming appeal but equally considering SMALL WEAVING plastic fabrics, that she says “If I win, it would bring the Emraan Hashmi Films uct.” more aware of the textile industry the environmental changes that it DEFECTS, STAINS, accounts for 85 per cent of her col- recycled fabrics that we have cre- read, “The CBFC had She believes that sustainabili- and its impact on the environment. could create.” lection. “It is the PET fabric and ated to a global forefront. It would ty cannot be achieved by simply It’s high time we all started think- Waste could be anything. It’s COLOUR our own HRP fabric. We have also also mean a lot more investment concerns about the introducing a new fabric in a lim- ing before we buy or before we about you making use of it. Aman used woven jacquard from recy- that we can put into our R&D title Cheat India. We ited collection. She says, “It must make,” says he. makes the best of waste by col- VARIATIONS, POST cled textiles, crochet of recycled efforts to create more recycled and had an extensive con- be rooted in the DNA of the lecting waste plastic from the CUTTING AND textiles thread and fabric made sustainable fabrics which we LOOKING AT ALTERNATE versation with the brand and communicated with this beaches in Goa. He explains, “We STITCHING WASTE’ from hemp,” she informs. believe to be the future of fashion,” Examining Committee entirety to the consumer.” RAW MATERIALS use khadi, GOTS-certified organ- says she. Her designs, inspired by sub- From recycling discarded fab- ic cotton, naturally-dyed hand- KEEPING UP WITH Kriti also shares the same and Revising Committee regarding cultures from around the world, rics from t-shirts, end of the line looms as well as other dead stock GLOBAL FASHION vision of making circular fashion the proposed change as the film has Aiman believes that more than the material from local scrap dealers, handloom cotton fabrics that are Who says organic doesn’t “possible and more accessible.” She been in public domain for a year, consumers, designers have the to reusing wires, waste bags as tex- made by under-utilised craft clus- include style? The four designers believes that such an award is a and more importantly, because the foremost responsibility to create tures and patterns, with eco-friend- ters from different parts of the have very different approaches first-of-its-kind as it recognises the theatrical teaser, trailer and televi- sustainable trends to follow, as they ly dyeing and printing, Aiman also country. We are also experiment- when it comes to combining inter- need for circular fashion and its “have the ability and power to do uses waste cuttings from post pro- ing with recycled PET yarn derived national style, Western silhou- impact. sion promos had already been certi- fied with the original title.” The film releases January 18. ll the luxury car brands in India have declared their sales figures for I like chaos: A2018; and sales in the luxury car segment are reflective of the sales figures A tiny market Christian in the overall car market in India for 2018. That is, described in a single Academy award-winning actor word, tepid. But, while the overall car KUSHAN MITRA CHRISTIAN BALE, who is known for market in 2018 has been slow, one rea- The sales figures have come in, and while several son for that seems to be because sales undergoing physical transforma- tend to go slow and even fall in pre-elec- luxury car manufacturers have had great years, the Indian market is still miniscule tions for his performances, says he tion years. Long story short, sales in 2018 likes chaos. for the leading brands were the follow- that driving luxury vehicles in India He has delivered on ing. Mercedes-Benz, 15,538; BMW (with sometimes seems incongruous. Driving MINI) 11,105; Audi, 6,463; Jaguar-Land a Mercedes-Benz S-Class through the demanding performances Rover, 4,579 and Volvo, 2,638. Throw in bylanes of Noida, where there is pover- — whether it was his skele- the few hundred cars sold by the likes of ty staring at you in your face, is a blatant tal frame in The Porsche, Ferrari and other supercar display of the wealth gap in India. But one Mechanist or the makers and ultra-luxury brands such as thing has to be remembered — protec- Herculean built in The Bentley, in and overall sales of luxury tionist policies and povertarianism do not brands in India would touch around work until you can generate more wealth Dark Knight Rises, 40,000 units. If you throw in sales of all to distribute. Successful India will want the mentally exhaust- cars that exceed `30 lakh in value, sales luxury cars to show off their wealth, they ing character of a would touch around 50,000 or so cars do not care about the optics of it all to sadistic psychopath — a very small proportion of the over- outsiders and if you have made your and a deranged seri- all car market in India of three million. money you should be able to display it, Some might say that this is because if it is through a car, good for you. And al killer in American Indians are prudent car buyers, which the government should make money on Psycho or as Dick is a pity and is reflective of the overall this car, but tempering the amount of Cheney in Vice, Indian economy. And the comparison I money they make will only serve to where he has man- will make is with China, all three German increase demand and thus may make the aged to bulk up and luxury car brands sold over 600,000 cars brands set up proper manufacturing each in China in 2018. To put that blunt- bases in India, not just factories that put try prosthetics. ly, it means that each luxury car brand the cars together like a Lego kit, all the Asked if there is sells more cars in China every month pieces shipped in from Europe, America anything else he than the entire industry sells annually in or even China. aspires to do, Bale India. And that has meant that most car- Just look at China, all the major said, “I have never makers are not just manufacturing in growth, little wonder. The fact that luxury cars a positive thing, despite taxes falling mar- brands are manufacturing there, China’s China, often in multiple locations, but are It is a sign of India’s lack of leverage are still considered a sin ginally, sales increases were dispropor- auto industry is taking a lead in new tech- had a plan or a also designing cars for China, aspects of and the fact that luxury cars are still con- tionately large. There is a pent-up nologies such as battery-electric vehicles strategy. I like the new BMW 3-series that was reviewed sidered a sin, that India’s economy is still in India is because the demand for luxury brands in India but and hybrids and more. Of course, I do chaos. So, I wait last month in this column are clearly driven by a very strange way of looking country’s economy is still with insane levels of taxation both excise not expect duties on luxury cars to come to see what hap- designed for the Chinese market. With at wealth. A couple of years ago, prices driven by a very strange and GST, it has been impossible to lift up down and the thinking of politicians to China accounting for one-third of sales of luxury cars had dropped when new demand. change overnight, but maybe now it for all major brands and almost all their taxes under GST came down. This was way of looking at wealth For even a second, I do not doubt is high time that it does. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 sport 15 DJOKER, HALEP START AS FAVOURITES Eyeing record seventh title at Rod Laver Arena, World No 1 Novak start campaign as top seed

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orld number ones Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep were named top seeds on WThursday for next week's Australian Open, with 23-time major winner Serena Williams lurking at 16 on the women's side. Djokovic heads long-time rival Rafael Nadal and defending champion Roger Federer, with young-gun Alexander Zverev seeded four as he targets a maid- en Grand Slam title. The Serbian world number one is aiming to make history by claiming a record seventh Australian Open crown when the tournament starts at Melbourne Park on Monday, as is Swiss legend Federer. The pair faces a stern challenge from Zverev, the torch-bearer for the next generation who has so far Prajnesh gets close to main draw failed to get beyond the quarter-finals at any major. With world number five Juan Martin del Potro PTI n MELBOURNE ranked 192 in the world. missing through injury, South Africa's Kevin If Prajnesh wins Friday's match, Anderson is elevated to fifth seed with last year's beat- n-form Prajnesh Gunneswaran it will be his first main draw com- en finalist Marin Cilic at six. Iinched closer to his maiden Grand petition at a Grand Slam. Injured Halep takes the top seeding among the women Slam appearance with another Yuki Bhambri had played in all four courtesy of her world number one ranking, but she straight-set win but Ankita Raina Grand Slam main draws in 2018. enters the tournament with only one match in four and Ramkumar Ramanathan were Placed 132 in the world rank- months under her belt after an injury lay off. ousted from the Australian Open ings, Ramkumar played a very close The Romanian, the beaten finalist last year, is Qualifiers after suffering narrow match before losing 7-5 5-7 6-7(6) returning from a herniated disc and was bundled out defeats, here on Thursday. to Germany's Rudolf Molleker, of the Sydney International at the first hurdle. Prajnesh, seeded sixth, got the ranked 207. Denmark's defending champion Caroline better of Spain's Enrique Lopez In the women's singles, Asian Wozniacki, is seeded three, one behind Germany's Perez 6-3, 6-3 in the men's singles Games Bronze medallist Ankita Angelique Kerber. US Open champion Naomi second round. also had a one-set advantage but Osaka is at four while Sloane Stephens, who also "I played a better match than went down 6-4 2-6 4-6 to Spain's slumped out of Sydney early, is at five. yesterday and remained solid 29th seed Paula Badosa Gibert, Overshadowing them all is the mighty Williams, throughout. I did the right things, world number 142. who last played the tournament in 2017 when she attacked when I got chances. Meanwhile in the practice won while eight weeks pregnant. Looking forward to the final round match, Novak Djokovic exposed The 37-year-old enters the tournament seeded tomorrow," he added. Andy Murray's frailties in a practice 16, but is the hot favourite to claim a record-equalling The world number 112 will next match with the Scot calling it a day 24th Grand Slam. take on Japan's Yosuke Watanaki, while losing 6-1, 4-1. Serena handed tough draw Novak faces qualifier in 1st round

AFP n MELBOURNE and could meet world If she comes through "Serena is the great- AFP n MELBOURNE the draw. number one Simona that dangerous opening est player to have played "We are both natural attacking erena Williams has Halep in round four, and showdown, she could the game. Her experi- orld number one Novak players. We are aggressive. He is up Sbeen handed a chal- if she gets through that meet Venus Williams in ences have been a WDjokovic will start his bid to there with Nadal and Hewitt they lenging draw in her quest Karolina Pliskova in the round three. learning experience win a record seventh Australian make me rethink my game. I like for a record-equalling last eight. Defending for me. It's be fun Open title next week against a to play attacking tennis, so I've 24th Grand Slam title at Before those champion and though as well. She has qualifier following Thursday's come full circle." the Australian Open, potential ties, third seed a baby now! It's amazing draw. Second seeded Nadal begins starting with Germany's either Chinese Caroline being back on tour so The Serb had a magnificent against Australian James Tatjana Maria in the first wildcard Peng Wozniacki starts soon." 2018, making an astonishing Duckworth, fourth seed Alexander round. Shui or against Alison The 2016 winner climb back from outside the Zverev faces Slovenian Aljaz The American, seed- Canadian Eugenie Van Uytvanck of Belgium Angelique Kerber, seeded world's top 20 in June, winning Bedene while last year's runner-up ed 16, is gunning to Bouchard would await and could meet 2008 two, begins her draw Wimbledon and the US Open on Marin Cilic has a tricky encounter match Margaret Court's Williams in the second champion Maria against Slovenia's Polona the way to reclaiming the number with Australian Bernard Tomic. record of singles majors round. Sharapova in round three. Hercog and could meet one ranking in November. A highlight first round clash and claim an eighth Halep, who enters "Coming back as fifth seed Wozniacki in He will start his drive to make Noavk Djokovic chats with Andy Murray AO will see Australia's unseeded Nick Australian Open crown. the tournament having defending champion, it's the semis. history against a yet-to-be-decid- Kyrgios up against Canada's big- The 37-year-old played just one game in something I always Japan's Naomi ed qualifier and could meet Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals. serving 16th seed Milos Raonic, enters the tournament four months after a back dreamed of. I feel at home Osaka, the US Open France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the "He (Djokovic) continues to with the winner facing either Stan seeded 16, but has proved injury, was handed a here. These courts are champion, kicks off her second round. challenge me. I played him in his Wawrinka or Ernests Gulbis. in the past that such chance to avenge suited for me. I'm enjoy- tournament against Champion Roger Federer, prime when he was virtually Three-time Grand Slam win- numbers mean little to Estonia's Kaia Kanepi, ing every minute," said Poland's Magda Linette seeded three and also gunning for unbeatable. It was important not to ner Andy Murray has a tough clash her. who beat her in the first the Dane at Thursday's and is in line to meet a seventh Melbourne title, starts his get frustrated by it. I always enjoy with 22nd-seeded Spaniard But Williams is in a round of the US Open in draw, while paying tribute Australia's Daria title defence against world number my matches against him," 20-time Roberto Bautista Agut as he tough half of the draw August. to Williams. Gavrilova round two. 99 Denis Istomin and could meet Grand Slam winner Federer said at returns from a hip injury. Vinicius inspires UAE blank India 2-0 Kvitova blasts past Kerber PSG stunned by Real Madrid to struggling Guingamp and enters Sydney semis AFP n PARIS much-needed win AFP n SYDNEY aris Saint-Germain saw their 43- Pmatch winning run in domestic cup etra Kvitova sent defending competitions come to an end as Thomas GIRONA : Vinicius Junior starred and Pchampion Angelique Kerber Tuchel's men suffered a shock 2-1 home Real Madrid steadied the ship as a 3- packing from the rain-affected defeat by Ligue 1 bottom club Guingamp 0 win over Leganes put them on the Sydney International on in the French League Cup quarter-finals. brink of the Copa del Rey quarter- Thursday to book a semi-final The visitors were awarded finals. Vinicius, the 18-year-old spot and get an edge over her three penalties at the Parc des Brazilian signed by Madrid last sum- rival heading into the Australian Princes in a dramatic second mer, capped an electric display at the Santiago Open next week. half, as PSG failed in their bid Bernabeu with a stunning volley, his third goal for the It was always going to be a for a sixth straight League Cup club and the team's third of the night. By then, Sergio tight match with the pair tied 6- title. Ramos had converted a first-half penalty and Lucas 6 in 12 previous meetings. It was only a second defeat in all com- Vazquez doubled the advantage to set Madrid on their Kvitova kept the pressure on petitions this season for the capital club, way to a much-needed first victory of 2019. It will take and got a crucial break in game after a 3-2 loss to Liverpool at Anfield in a seismic comeback for Leganes to overturn the deficit four of the second set and there the Champions League last September. in next week's second leg but more important to coach was no way back for Kerber who Guingamp, who have won just two league Santiago Solari was the rhythm regained, following India's defender Anas Edathodika, left, and United Arab Emirates' forward Ali meekly surrendered 6-4, 6-1. games all season, join Monaco, Strasbourg two La Liga games without a victory. Vinicius was the Mabkhout al Hajeri fight for the ball during the AFC Asian Cup group A soccer Her reward is a clash with Mertens 6-3, 6-3. his 20-year-old Greek oppo- and Bordeaux in the semi-finals. shining light, however. The striker was alive to every match between the United Arab Emirates and India at Zayed Sports City in Abu Belarusian qualifier Aliaksandra The 22-year-old is now on nent battled back for a gutsy 4- Neymar broke the deadlock in the ball in the final third and his finish, a sweet shot with Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Thursday Sasnovich, who beat a six-match win streak, dating 6, 6-4, 6-4 win. 63rd minute after Thuram missed from his body off balance, was a triumph for technical tal- Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky back to her career's biggest title Seppi will now play third the spot, but Guingamp rallied, with ent. ABU DHABI: India wasted as after missing five clear chances — on the comeback trail after a at the WTA Elite Trophy in seeded Argentine Diego Thuram's successful injury-time penalty many as six scoring chances as in the first half. 14-month winless spell — 6-3, 6- Zhuhai. Schwartzman, who needed to snatching victory with a shootout loom- they go down to United Arab UAE played the posses- 3. She will play seventh seed fight hard to beat Yoshihito ing. LOCAL EVENTS Emirates 2-0 in the Group A sion game and scored their two Australia's Ashleigh Barty Kiki Bertens who blasted past Nishioka 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7/1) "We played with too much confidence, match of the 2019 AFC Asian goals in the counter. followed up her giant-killing Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 6-2 for a In other quarter-final action, we were not hungry enough to finish the Cup at Abu Dhabi on UAE jumped to top in the wins over world number one place in the final. fifth seeded teenager Alex De match," admitted PSG coach Thomas SOHAN WINS GOLD FOR UP Thursday. Group A standings with four Simona Halep and former In the men's draw, veteran Minaur continued his strong Tuchel. "It's very hard to lose with three Sohan Singh of Mathura bagged the gold medal India was unlucky on points, while India dropped French Open champion Jelena Andreas Seppi derailed top seed start to the season with a 7-6 penalties. I was angry with the second one, while Pooja Yadav won the bronze medal to open Uttar Thursday. They hit the cross- down to second with three Ostapenko by easily accounting Stefanos Tsitsipas' title hopes. (7/4), 6-3 victory over fellow I can see the VAR 100 times, it's not a Pradesh’s account in Khelo India at Pune on Thursday. bar twice in the second half, points. for 10th seeded Belgian Elise Seppi, 14 years older than Australian Jordan Thompson. penalty." The medals were given away by Shri Rajyavardhan Earlier on Wednesday, Monaco goal- Singh Rathore, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, keeper Loic Badiashile scored the winning Government of India, New Delhi. penalty in a marathon shootout against MAN CITY HIT NINE PAST BURTON Rennes. VOLLEYBALL Monaco, runners-up in the past two The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Memorial seasons, salvaged a 1-1 Volleyball Tournament will be organised at LDA AFP n MANCHESTER Guardiola was able to again before the Brazilian slotted De Bruyne was then draw after normal time Stadium from January 13. Interested teams may con- hand a rest to a number of his home Silva's cushioned pass via replaced by home favourite thanks to Rony Lopes' tact on 8299563622. olders Manchester City can key players but named a strong the inside of the post. City did- Foden, who was surprisingly left second-half equaliser, Hlook forward to defending side with De Bruyne continuing n't need any luck, but still got out the stating XI, just before the before Badiashile's HOCKEY CAMP the League Cup in next month's his comeback from injury. some when hour mark. heroics as he also As many as 25 probables have been selected for final at Wembley as Gabriel And the Belgian set the tone Zinchenko's It took just four minutes saved three spot- the training camp of the Uttar Pradesh team, which Jesus struck four goals in a 9-0 for the evening by heading City intended cross then for the 18-year-old to score his kicks. will take part in the 9th Hockey India Junior thrashing of Burton Albion in into a fifth-minute lead as he looped over Collins third City goal as he profited Thierry Women’s National Hockey Championship at Kollam their semi-final, first leg. timed his run into the box per- to make it 4-0. from the rebound after Collins Henry's young team Kerala from January 31. The camp will begin at the Kevin de Bruyne, fectly to head home David Other sides did well to parry Jesus's first are floundering in Mohammad Shahid Synthetic hockey stadium. Oleksandr Zinchenko, Phil Silva's cross. may have slacked effort. Ligue 1, sitting sec- THE PROBABLES: Kareena Kumari, Pratibha Saroj, Foden, Kyle Walker and Riyad It took City until the half off in the second period, but Jesus did soon have his ond-bottom and Anjali Shukla, Simran Singh, Vandana kushwaha, Mahrez were also on target hour mark to double their with competitions for places so fourth with a delicate finish five points from Trapti Mishra, Pooja Kumari, Shail Gupta, Pallavi, against Nigel Clough's League advantage, but a glut of three fierce among Guardiola's side, from Sane's cross and City's safety, but man- Vinamrata, Pratibha, Ambika Sahu, Juli Gaur, Sarita One side as City ensured their goals in seven minutes followed the hosts were ruthless to match dominance was summed up aged to keep Rai, Prachi Kushwaha, Varsha Aarya, Archana visit to the Pirelli Stadium on to put the tie to bed before the the Catalan's biggest ever win as when right-back Kyle Walker their coach's Bhardwaj, Sapna Devi, Hina Bano, Ruchika January 23 is a mere formality. break. a coach. strode forward to fire home his hopes of a first Upadhyaya, Anuradha Pal, Pooja Yadav, Shashikala, After also thrashing Jesus headed home his first Jesus powered home a side's eighth of the evening. trophy alive at Priyanka Nishad, Hema Navet. Reserves: Sunayna, Rotherham 7-0 in the FA Cup from close range after Bradley AP header to complete his second Mahrez made it nine seven the Stade Parerna. with a much-changed side, Pep Collins had denied Leroy Sane Gabriel Jesus celebrates after goal hat-trick of the season. minutes from time. Louis II. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 sport 16 NEW HIGH FOR MAGNIFICENT MARY

PTI n NEW DELHI when she claimed the 48kg category IN THE UPDATED The mother-of-three enjoyed a Maun holds the same position in few days back, took the fourth posi- top honours in November last year stellar 2018, picking up Gold the 54kg category. tion in her weight category. he celebrated M C Mary Kom's in Delhi. RANKINGS PUT OUT BY medals at the Commonwealth Former world Silver-medallist Following her was former world Tunprecedented sixth world title In the updated rankings put out Games and a tournament in Poland. Sonia Lather was placed at the sec- champion L Sarita Devi at the 16th triumph has propelled her to the by AIBA, Mary Kom is placed top AIBA, MARY KOM IS She also won Silver at the presti- ond spot in the 57kg division spot. number one position in the of the charts in the weight division PLACED TOP OF THE gious Strandja Memorial in despite enduring a disappointing India Open Gold-medallist and International Boxing Association's with 1700 points. Bulgaria. 2018, during which she finished world Bronze-winner Lovlina (AIBA) latest world rankings. The 36-year-old will have to CHARTS IN THE WEIGHT Among other Indians, Pinki medal-less at the Asian Games. Borgohain took the fifth position in The diminutive Manipuri jump to 51kg in pursuit of her 2020 DIVISION WITH 1700 Jangra is placed eighth in the 51kg World Bronze-medallist the 69kg category. became the most successful boxer Olympic dream as 48kg is not yet category list. Simranjit Kaur (64kg), who was The men's rankings have not in world championships' history included in the Games roster. POINTS Asian Silver-medallist Manisha crowned the national champion a been updated as yet. Aus tour to begin on Feb 24 PTI n NEW DELHI ‘Dhoni is our guiding light’ engaluru will host the first match of Australia's limited overs Btour of India with a T20 International on February 24, the BCCI announced on Thursday. Rohit Sharma backs Rohit said ahead of India's first ODI The second T20I will be played in Visakhapatnam on out of form former against Australia. February 27, followed by five ODIs. "We played a lot of cricket The first ODI will be held in Hyderabad on March 2, followed skipper to perform well throughout the year, so injuries are by matches in Nagpur (March 5), Ranchi (March 8), Mohali (March bound to happen. And there will be 10) and New Delhi (March 13). in World Cup and says some concerns about form and fit- Both T20Is will be night matches starting at 7pm, and all five ness. I don't see there will be any ODIs will be day-night affairs, starting at 1:30 pm, according to a his presence will be drastic changes to the squad," he BCCI release. beneficial for youngsters added. For Australia, this tour is set to be their last international assign- Talking about the slots in the ment before the World Cup which starts on May 30 in England. playing eleven, he said, "...More or For India, this series will be followed by a home assignment PTI n SYDNEY less, the slots are pretty much taken against Zimbabwe, before the players head into the IPL ahead of by individuals but having said that, the World Cup. eteran wicketkeeper-batsman I feel everything will depend on the Mahendra Singh Dhoni's form of each player. Nobody is guar- Vindifferent form has come anteed that flight to England as yet. MITCH MARSH RULED under the scanner in recent times but "I would not say every individ- India Vice-captain Rohit Sharma on ual that is going to be part of the next Thursday backed him to the hilt, say- few series would be playing the OUT OF FIRST ODI ing he will play a pivotal role in the World Cup. You have got to perform. World Cup later this year. But there won't be drastic changes," Rohit said besides his finishing said the stylish top-order batsman. abilities, Dhoni's mere presence lends India last played ODIs in calmness to the team, especially Australia in 2016, and lost the five- youngsters, and that would be crucial match series 1-4. Their top-order in a big tournament like the World comprising Rohit, Shikhar Dhawan Cup, which starts May 30 in England. and Virat Kohli had excelled back "Over the years we have seen then too, but the middle order did what sort of presence he (Dhoni) has not support them enough. in the dressing room and on the field. Rohit was confident that those With him being around, there is a shortcomings have been overcome sense of calmness in the group, especially in preparation for the PTI n SYDNEY ty to finish off an innings with which is very important, and also a World Cup. the bat and his ability to create bit of help to the captain because he "It's not about one or two indi- ustralia all-rounder Mitchell pressure with his lightning run- stands behind the stumps," Rohit said viduals, it's about 11 of us con- AMarsh has been ruled of the ning between the were ahead of the first ODI against tributing, including the 7 or 8 bat- first ODI against India due to ill- what got him the nod. Australia on Saturday. ters that will be playing. Individuals ness and the home team has "That might sound like the "He has captained India for so do right now is very important. India in 2017 and since then they nobody should take his place for may win one or two games but to drafted uncapped Ashton dumbest thing you've ever many years and been successful. So "His presence around the group have done really well in and outside granted as poor form could lead to win the championship, the batting Turner as his cover. heard but you watch Ashton he being around with the team always is a massive factor for us," said the 31- India. And one of the reasons for that omissions. unit needs to come together and at Marsh has gastritis and has Turner, the way he runs is helpful. He is like a guiding light year-old right handed batsman. is MS and how he has guided these Rohit said there could be one or some stage put their hands up and spent the past two days in hos- between wickets is unbeliev- around the group," he said. Rohit said young bowlers like two guys in the middle about how to two changes in the squad, which will say 'I'm going to take that challenge pital. able. He's such a great athlete, Dhoni's much-vaunted finishing Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep keep things tight and field place- take on Australia and New Zealand and make the team get through the Coach Justin Langer said it puts so much pressure (on the skills are under scrutiny but Rohit Yadav can benefit from Dhoni's pres- ments. in upcoming ODI series, depending finishing line. Marsh will not play in the first opposition)," he was quoted as said the former captain has it in him ence behind the stumps. "He has played a massive role ever on poor form and injury in the com- "There will be times when your ODI against India here on saying by Cricket Australia to continue being useful with the bat. "Chahal and Kuldeep are both since the time he has left captaincy," ing months. top-order fails and the middle-order Saturday and will monitor the official website "...Batting down the order, getting doing really well so somebody like he added. "The squad that plays these 13 has to take the responsibility and all-rounder's progress ahead of 'cricket.Com.Au'. us through the line, his finishing Dhoni standing behind the stumps ODIs is more or less the same squad they know that. I think they have the final two matches in The 25-year-old Turner, touch is very important and he has and helping those guys about what WC SQUAD SETTLED that will go to the World Cup. There done that in the last series we have Adelaide (January 15) and who has played in three T20 finished so many games for us. His the batsman is trying to do, it makes Vice-captain Rohit Sharma on will be one or two changes, keeping played, in the Asia Cup, and also Melbourne (January 18). International matches in 2017, calmness and advice, what he thinks a huge difference I think. Thursday said India's World Cup in mind the form and injury con- against the West Indies in India," he Langer said the Perth has been in good form in Big about the game and what we should "These guys started playing for squad is more or less settled but cerns over the next few months," added. Scorchers player Turner's abili- Bash League. SINGLES ‘NEVER SEEN A BATSMAN PROTEAS NAME VAN DER DUSSEN IN ODI SQUAD Mayank avoids comparison with Sehwag Cape Town: Batsman Rassie van der Dussen is a new cap in South Africa's 14-man squad named on Thursday for the first two one-day PTI n NEW DELHI internationals against Pakistan, starting on January 19. Van der Dussen, CONCENTRATE LIKE PUJARA’ 29, has featured for the South African international team and verwhelmed by the comparisons with was the leading scorer in the recent Mzansi Super League T20 OVirender Sehwag after his 'dream debut' in PTI n SYDNEY tournament. Five one-day internationals against Pakistan and five more Australia, Mayank Agarwal says he will be happy against Sri Lanka are South Africa's final one-day engagements before if he could do even half of what the former India ustralia coach Justin Langer the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales that starts on May 30. Fast opener achieved in his illustrious career. Aon Thursday said he has bowler Dane Paterson was also recalled to the one-day squad for the Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar and never seen a batsman concen- first time since 2017. Batsman JP Duminy and fast bowler Lungi Ngidi his personal coach Irfan Sait are among those who trate as hard as Cheteshwar were not considered because of injury. feel that "there is a little bit of Sehwag" in Agarwal, Pujara, who beats even the great who drew the flattering comparison with his Sachin Tendulkar in that aspect. UP MAKE QUARTERS AFTER DRAW AGAINST ASSAM aggressive style of play. Speaking for the first time Kanpur: Uttar Pradesh became the second side from Group C to make Drafted into the squad in the middle of a well- since the visiting team's maiden it to the quarter- finals after Rajasthan when they drew their poised series, the 27-year-old rose to the occasion Test triumph on Australian soil, final league game against Assam. Uttar Pradesh took the first innings with a 77, 76 and 42 in Melbourne and Sydney, series in Australia. We became the first team from Langer said Pujara's concentra- lead in their drawn affair against Assam to snatch three crucial points, playing a crucial hand in India's maiden Test series the sub-continent to win a series in Australia. tion was a challenge for his while the visitors had to be content with a lone point. UP finished second triumph Down Under. There can't be a better start than this," said bowlers. to Rajasthan (51 points) with 41 points and the two teams entered the "Honestly, I am not a fan of comparisons but Agarwal, who finally got his opportunity after "...I have never seen a bats- quarters from this group. Meanwhile, in their last league game he is one of the greats of Indian cricket. I just like being on the fringes for a long time. man watch the ball as closely as to go in the middle, give my best and see what Agarwal saw off the new ball with Hanuma he (Pujara) does, and that Jharkhand left- arm spinner Shahbaaz Nadeem spun his web around comes out of it. Having said that, if I could do even Vihari on day one of the third Test before end- includes Sachin Tendulkar and Jammu and Kashmir to guide his side to an innings and 48 runs win. half of what he (Sehwag) did, I will be happy," the ing with an impressive 76 off 161 balls. Rahul Dravid. His concentration "The guys are working very "We have the best spinner However, both the teams did not make it to the next round. Karnataka batsman said after returning home. Asked about his mind-set going into the was a challenge. And we have to hard and they are going okay. and three outstanding pace Agarwal had replaced the injured Prithvi Shaw Melbourne game, Agarwal said, "I was very excit- keep getting better just like him, The first innings in Melbourne bowlers, against the outstanding EKANA TO HOST RANJI TROPHY Q/F MATCH in the squad and facing the likes of Josh ed that I have been called to represent India in all our batsmen and bowlers," and Sydney, honestly, sucked the Pujara and Kohli. So it takes LUCKNOW: Bharat Ratna Ekana International Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc was Australia in a well poised series. My thought was Langer said. life out of us because when you some mental and physical ener- Cricket Stadium will host the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match between as tough a challenge as he could face in his debut I want to be a part of the action than sit out. When Langer said his bowlers are in the field for two days, with gy out. "There are new players Uttar Pradesh and Saurashtra from January 15 to 19. Undefeated so far, innings on Boxing Day. I got the call from the selectors, I was very excit- were stretched to the limit in the only one spin bowler, that takes and new staff for these three UP on Thursday drew with Assam at Green Park, Kanpur to book the "Definitely, it was (special), to make my debut ed. It is a big moment for any cricketer, more so Test series, especially in energy out of the group," he said games, so that brings new ener- quarters berth. at the MCG and most importantly, to win the Test if you do that in MCG on Boxing Day." Melbourne and Sydney. ahead of ODI series. gy to the group...," he added. BENGAL FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR KNOCK-OUTS Kolkata: Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's maiden double hundred went in vain as Bengal failed to qualify for the knock-out stages Rai recommends 2-ODI Pant has technical issues after their final Ranji Trophy group B encounter against Punjab ended in a draw. Abhimanyu batted close to 10 hours and remained unbeaten on 201 from 373 balls (16x4) in his marathon knock that delayed Bengal's ban on Pandya, Rahul declaration to post-tea session in the must-win contest. Bengal declared in keeping: Engineer at 432/6 after Abhimanyu completed his milestone, setting Punjab an PTI n PTI n improbable target of 173 in 16 overs, with one-hour's play left on the NEW DELHI concerned, the comments were MUMBAI year's World Cup in England. final day. The contest was reduced to a T20 affair with Manpreet Gony crass, in bad taste and unac- "Question is, for the World Cup will you pick he Committee of ceptable," Rai said. ishabh Pant might have created a new record Dhoni? How can you drop Pant? He has done so (58 from 28 balls; 2x4, 6x6) leading Punjab charge. But Gony was TAdministrators chief Edulji also sought the Rfor an Indian keeper by well. These are the questions for the cleaned up by Pradipta Pramanik in the 13th over as Punjab were Vinod Rai on Thursday rec- opinion of BCCI acting pres- taking 11 catches in a Test in selectors —the three selectors who restricted for 132/5 in 15 overs to settle for three points on basis of their ommended a two-ODI ban on ident CK Khanna, acting sec- Australia, but former stumper between them must have played one first innings lead. Both the teams finished with 23 points to finish behind India players Hardik Pandya retary Amitabh Chaudhary Farokh Engineer says the Delhi and a half Tests," he said, before he was Madhya Pradesh (24) and Kerala who became the only to qualify from and KL Rahul for their con- and treasurer Anirudh youngster has a lot of technical prob- corrected that there was a five-man group B with 26 points. troversial comments on Chaudhry on the issue. lems in his primary job, while prais- selection panel now with two more women in a TV show but fel- Responding to her query, ing the left hander's batting heroics. additions to the list. TAMIL NADU SECURE THREE POINTS AGAINST DELHI low COA member Diana Anirudh recommended a sus- Engineer said Pant reminds "I don't want to sound harsh. Give Chennai: Tamil Nadu gained three points for securing the first innings Edulji referred the matter to pension for the two and a gen- him of his young days. him time. He (Pant) will improve. I lead against Delhi on the final day of its final Ranji Trophy Group B the BCCI's legal cell. der sensitisation programme "His approach is same as M S wish I could have a couple of times match. Resuming at the overnight score of 268 for 6, Delhi's was all out If the ban is imposed, the Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul pose for for them. Dhoni's. But don't praise him sky- with him to make him a good wick- for 336 runs in first innings. Batting a second time, Tamil Nadu was 113 duo could miss the first two photo with Karan Johar in his show "The players must be high at the moment. Encourage him. et keeper," said Engineer. for 1 in 40 overs when it chose to declare and bring an end to the matches of a three-ODI series slammed as misogynistic and immediately suspended pend- (But) He's technically so incorrect," Explaining further, Engineer said proceedings. Meanwhile at Amtar, Kerala beat Himachal Pradesh by five against Australia starting sexist, prompting the CoA to ing a proper inquiry and must said the one-time flamboyant wick- Pant snatches the ball, gets up too early wickets on the final day to grab six points and reach 26 points. Saturday in Sydney. issue a show cause notice on be allowed to join the team (if et keeper batsman. and does not move his feet. "I am not convinced with Wednesday. The all-rounder, selected) only once they have Pant had also scored a blazing hundred, the "A good wicket keeper moves his feet, goes GHOSAL PULLS OUT OF CCI SQUASH TOURNAMENT Hardik's explanation and I in response, said he was sin- gone through a proper sensi- first by an Indian wicket keeper in Australia, in to the ball and does not dive all the time; uses his Mumbai: Indias World No 12 Saurav Ghosal on Thursday pulled out have recommended a two- cerely regretful and would not tisation in addition to serving the drawn final Test at Sydney to top his record feet all the time," the Mumbai-born stumper of from the quarterfinal stage of the CCI International JSW Indian Squash match ban for both players. repeat the behaviour. a ban, if imposed upon them," number of catches behind the stumps in the first the 1960s and 1970s said. Circuit due to a calf injury that he had sustained on Wednesday. However the final decision "Diana has sought legal he said. match of the series at Adelaide. "He's young he will learn from mistakes. Defending champion and third seed Ghosal, who secured a 3-1 win over will be taken once Diana gives opinion whether the duo can Anirudh said there should Pant's flamboyant batting exploits, however, Wicket- keeping is not taught, it's a natural thing. Egypts Mohamed Reda on way to the last eight, was due to face her go ahead," Rai said. be banned. So, obviously a also be an investigation into have impressed Engineer so much that he won- He has to iron out certain elementary things. I love compatriot Ramit Tandon, ranked 68th, in the quarterfinal. Pandya's comments on decision will be taken once she how the two players appeared dered how the Indian selectors can afford to leave his approach. He's such a good, natural player. I 'Koffee with Karan' were gives her nod. As far as I am on an entertainment show. him out in favour of the seasoned Dhoni for this am sure his wicket keeping will improve," he said.