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with farmer unions. In the letter, Darshan Pal, , ! he union of the farmers farmers’ leader has recorded in Tprotesting at the borders of writing the farmer unions’ ! the national Capital against decision to reject a recent new farm laws, wrote a letter to Government proposal of blankets among protesters. the Centre on Wednesday, ask- amendments in the new / , The body of Baba Ram ing it to stop holding parallel laws. Singh arrived at KCGMC, but talks with other farmer bodies “In reference to the pro- 65-year-old preacher, the followers (sangat) refused over the deadlock. posal (dated December 9) and Adescribed as a “sant”, com- to get his post-mortem con- With the Government say- your (Agarwal) letter, we want mitted suicide by shooting ducted. His body is being taken ing that it is waiting for the to inform the Government himself dead at Singhu Border to Nanaksar Gurdwara Singhra, reply of the farmers’ leaders, the that farmer organisations held on Wednesday evening. The where thousands of followers Sanyukt Kisan Morcha said a joint meeting to discuss the deceased has been identified as gathered. Tense situations pre- there is no question of respond- proposal on the same day and Baba Ram Singh of Singhra vil- vailed on the gurdwara premis- ing as the farmers’ unions had rejected it,” he stated in his let- lage in Nissing area of Karnal es. One of the followers said, made their stand clear in the ter written in Hindi. district. “Maharaj ji sacrificed for farm- last round of meeting with “We had already made our He was admitted to a pri- ers, Modi ji, now listen to the Union Ministers that they want stand clear in previous talks vate hospital where the doctors farmers. He left behind a sui- the laws to be repealed. that’s why we did not send a declared him brought dead. His cide note in Punjabi language.” In the letter to Union written reply earlier,” he further followers said he was a sant and Baba Ram Singh came to Agriculture and Farmers’ stated. was on the seat of Gurdwara Nanaksar Gurdwara Singhra in Welfare Joint Secretary Vivek Representatives of the Sahib Nanaksar Singhra village. 1990 from Nanaksar Gurdwara Aggarwal, the Sanyukt Kisan Bharatiya Kisan Union (Kisan) His followers had distributed Jagraon in Punjab. Morcha, which represents from Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday farmers’ bodies mostly from met Tomar and submitted a Punjab, said the Centre should memorandum with sugges- !#$!%%!%&'%#(!)%*$! )+/%#!4')(5+/+$6'%)1 stop defaming the ongoing tions on the laws and mini- ( & & & ( ! & , * " - . ( # +!$$!#!)-!&$!.*!%-%/+$ %)%+1 4$+$! protests being held at several mum support price (MSP). Delhi border points against The Bharatiya Kisan Union )((+'12)(!-+)$2*! %*7%'&/+$%*2)$8'((% the three farm laws. (Kisan) has also decided to end New Delhi: The Supreme New Delhi: It is a day of “spe- The letter comes against for now its protest, which it was 01 Court on Wednesday expressed cial joy” for crore of farmers, the backdrop of the holding at district levels in displeasure over repeated Prime Minister Narendra Modi Government holding talks with Uttar Pradesh. requests that senior lawyer said on Wednesday soon after several farmers’ organisations Meanwhile, barricades $ batch of petitions seeking country to resolve the deadlock farmer unions on Wednesday Harish Salve be unmuted and the government approved a from different States who the were set up on the Chilla bor- removal of farmers camping at over the legislations. said constituting a new panel to allowed to raise some “legal subsidy of 3,500 crore to Centre claimed have extended der road, prohibiting vehicular several roads near Delhi bor- In a hearing conducted via break the stalemate on the issue” during the hearing of sugar mills for clearing the dues their support to the new agri- movement from Noida to ders in protest against the three video conferencing, the bench three new agri laws, as indi- pleas seeking removal of of farmers and asserted that it culture laws. Delhi, while Delhi to Noida new agri laws. directed the petitioners to make cated by the Supreme Court, is protesting farmers camping at will also help lakhs of workers Earlier in the day, Union road was open. A bench comprising Chief protesting farmer unions par- not a solution as they want a borders of the national capital. associated with these mills. Agriculture Minister Narendra Also, traffic was diverted Justice SA Bobde, and Justices ties to the pleas and posted the complete withdrawal of the A bench headed by Chief The Government approved the Singh Tomar said that the from the Dalit Prerna Sthal, AS Bopanna and V matter for hearing on Thursday. legislations. Justice S A Bobde told Solicitor subsidy for the export of 60 ongoing farmers’ protest at another site of the farmers’ Ramasubramanian also indi- “Your negotiations with protest- They also said the General Tushar Mehta, repre- lakh tonnes of sugar during the Delhi borders is an “exception” protests, to the Delhi-Noida- cated that the court may form ing farmers have not worked Government should have senting the Centre, that Salve ongoing marketing year 2020- and “limited to one State” and Direct (DND) flyway in the he Supreme Court on a committee having represen- apparently till now,” the bench formed a committee of farmers can join the proceedings on 21 as part of its efforts to help hoped for an early solution as wake of the situation at the TWednesday issued a notice tatives of the Government and told the Centre. and others before the laws Thursday when the pleas them clear outstanding dues to the Government is in talks Chilla border. to the Centre and others on a the farmer unions across the Meanwhile, protesting were enacted by parliament. would be heard again. sugarcane farmers. $% ! & ' & !" employees. sultation platform — Mount Ministry said that its Replying to queries, Virtual Hospital — done across eSanjeevani telemedicine ser- Mohan suggested to the panel metros covering Delhi-NCR, vice has recorded 1 million members that the Facebook Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, consultations. In the wake of fact team consultant has so far ! Uttar Pradesh and Covid-19 crisis, the Ministry not found any such element in Bihar. approved the guidelines on the content posted by the " # Telemedicine entails deliv- telemedicine allowing any reg- acebook’s India head Ajit Bajrang Dal that is violative of ery of health services from a istered medical practitioner to FMohan on Wednesday its social media policies. earing Covid-19 infection, distance using internet and it treat Covid-19 patients remote- deposed before the Information Further quizzing him, BJP MP Fmore Indians, prefer front- not only extends the reach of ly or by using telemedicine Technology Parliamentary Nishikant Dubey asked if the rime Minister Narendra line tools — smartphones — to health services but also tools. Committee where he was ques- Bajrang Dal content was not PModi on Wednesday lit the consult their doctors, instead of improves quality of health The data was collected tioned about a recent report found to be violative of its “Swarnim Vijay Mashaal” from meeting them in person. services besides saving time from an age-group of 20 to 85 that the social media giant is social media policies, then why the eternal flame of the At least 46 per cent Indians and money, according to years. The total respondents in reluctant to ban the Bajrang the Facebook did not deny the National War Memorial here, have favoured telemedicine experts. the survey were 2,406 which Dal due to concerns over the WSJ report and termed it fake. marking the beginning of the option, as per a survey con- The survey comes days included 1,455 males and security of its staff. Last month, a former 50th anniversary year celebra- ducted by online doctor con- after the Union Health around 951 females. Mohan deposed before the Facebook employee made star- tions of India’s victory over panel chaired by Congress tling revelations before the Pakistan in 1971. leader Shashi Tharoor. Delhi Assembly’s Committee In a tweet, Modi said, “On The panel had called him on on Peace and Harmony about Vijay Diwas we recall the # (' * ' & (
the issue of the citizens’ data the functioning of the platform unwavering courage of our safety. and its biases towards politi- armed forces that resulted in a (* " (( + * ! " # Mohan was accompanied cally-connected people. Ex- decisive victory for our nation " #$ $%&' ( ## by Shivnath Thukral, the pub- employee Mark Luckie claimed in the 1971 war. On this special "' # ## lic policy director of Facebook. top managerial posts at Vijay Diwas, had the honour of Param Vir Chakra and Maha As December 16 marks "'& Congress MP Karti Facebook are given to those lighting the ‘Swarnim Vijay Vir Chakra awardees of the the anniversary of the military Chidambaram, along with who have good political affili- Mashaal’ at the National War 1971 war, the Defence Ministry victory, the nation will celebrate )! " Tharoor, questioned Mohan ations. Memorial.” has said. “Swarnim Vijay Varsh” (gold- "*" +' ## about a recent Wall Street Facebook Inc is also facing The Prime Minister was “Soil from the villages of en victory year) through several & # Journal (WSJ) report on ban- the legal ire in the United joined by Defence Minister these awardees and from areas events across the country, and ning the Bajrang Dal on States and it could be forced to Rajnath Singh, the chief of where major battles were it will continue for a year. ,- # # # Facebook, sources said. sell WhatsApp and Instagram defence staff and tri-service fought in 1971 are being Various commemorative $"' + # ## The WSJ report suggested after the US Federal Trade chiefs as he laid wreath and brought to the National War events will be conducted pan- &+ # ## that despite an internal assess- Commission and almost all US paid homage to the soldiers Memorial (NWM),” it said. India wherein war veterans ment calling for a ban on the States have filed lawsuits who made the supreme sacri- India celebrates December will be felicitated, the statement : ; # # # Bajrang Dal, Facebook has not against the social media plat- fice for the country. 16 as Vijay Diwas to com- said, adding that band displays, '%-% +-)( )%!% $!%9 )%!% *& # # ## cracked down on the Hindu form, claiming it used a “buy or Four victory mashaals memorate its victory over seminars, exhibitions, equip- *01' /(- # ### nationalist group due to finan- bury” strategy to kill rivals (flaming torches) will be car- Pakistan during the 1971 war ment displays, film festivals, cial considerations and con- and keep smaller competitors ried to various parts of India, that led to the creation of conclaves and adventure activ- 0" ! " ## ## /'&0 cerns over the safety of its at bay. including to the villages of Bangladesh. ities will also be held. %& & !#'P ( Kannur corporation with big margin. But the corporations of Kochi and * ! the districts of Vidisha district of he CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Thrissur have ended up as hung Western Madhya Pradesh and TFront (LDF), despite handi- houses with both the fronts failing to xtreme cold conditions with Shahdol and Rewa divisions of East capped by the gold smuggling scam cross the half-way mark. Ecold chilly winds continued to Madhya Pradesh and Katni, and allegations of massive corrup- Out of the 14 district panchay- maintain harsh weather conditions Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, tions, managed to score impressive ats in the State, the LDF and UDF in the state Capital on Tuesday. The Damoh, Sagar, Chhatarpur. win in most of the local bodies in the won nine and five districts respec- visibility decreased in the foggy After 24 hours, the weather of State which went to the three-phase tively while the BJP-led NDA drew weather conditions. The night tem- Madhya Pradesh is likely to remain polls during the last week. blank. The Congress-led UDF did perature was recorded lowest 10 dry for the next 5-6 days. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, well by winning 45 of the 86 munic- degree Celsius in Gwalior, Ratlam Warning of moderate to dense in a late evening media briefing, ipalities while the LDF finished as and Narsinghpur. fog has been issued for Chhatarpur, thanked the people of the State for runner-up by bagging 35 municipal In the past 24 hours State has Tikamgarh, Jabalpur, Sagar and reasserting their trust and confidence P councils. The NDA wrested received rainfall at isolated places Narsingpur districts while shallow to in the LDF. “The results show that the ! Pandhalam and retained Palakkadu and the region which recorded sig- medium fog would be witnessed in Congress-led UDF has become irrel- " #$ municipal councils with absolute nificant rainfall were Pavai(Panna) Chambal and Gwalior divisions and evant in the State while the BJP is not majority. It also managed to emerge which recorded 5 cm of rainfall and Ujjain, Shajapur, Agar, Bhopal, a factor in Kerala. What adds to the the CPI(M) has won absolute major- as the single largest unit in two more Lavkush Nagar (Chattarpur) Sehore, Vidisha, Raisen, Ratlam and beauty of the win is that this has hap- ity in two of the six municipal cor- municipal councils. recorded 4 cm of rainfall. Indore districts. According to the pened despite the best efforts by porations in the State. The LDF led The LDF retained its hold in vil- Several regions in Rewa divi- forecas,t Shahdol and Rewa divisions, Central agencies to spread canards by the CPI(M) has established lage panchayats. The front bagged sion, few regions in Sagar, (( ( ( 2& , " # # Katni, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandal, and falsehoods about the Kerala absolute majority in 516 of the 941 village panchayats that Hoshangabad and Gwalior divi- Damoh, Sagar, Chattarpur and Government,” said Vijayan. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and went to the polls while the UDF had sions recorded rainfall. Western areas is now located in northern During the next 24 hours, Vidisha are likely to witness light According to reports from the Kozhikode municipal corporations to content with 375 Disturbance as a cyclonic circulation Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and there is a possibility of showers rainfall and thunder showers in the Kerala State Election Commission, while the Congress-led UDF won panchayats. over North Pakistan and adjoining Kashmir. with light rain or thunderstorm in next 24 hours. !"#$%$%
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The friendly and spreading confu- cers of Madhya Pradesh were held on Wednesday at & singer picks up the song and event was hosted by Sanya sion and rumors among farm- Government commenced on Madhya Pradesh State Tribal everyone repeats it. When the Acharya, founder of First ers about the Agricultural Laws Wednesday in Makhanlal Museum. singing Bundeli for the past Saila Dal goes from one village Instagram Radio Saniya ka Radio. Bill said Chief Minister Shivraj Chaturvedi National University The presentation com- thirty-one years, you are a B to another to dance, it is called The children of 12 to 15 years Singh at Kisan Sammelan at of Journalism and menced with Bundeli ‘Kanada’ high-grade artist of Akashvani, Girda dance, which is actually gave spellbinding performances. Shaheed Smarak Bhawan, Communication, music by Ghuman Prasad Chhatarpur, you have per- an anagram dance. The vil- Hunarstaan was organised Jabalpur on Wednesday. Bhopal. Kushwaha. He began with Sada formed in Doordarshan and lagers welcome the visiting with a purpose to provide an He said that Congress is Addressing the inaugural Dahi Raiyo Bhavani it was fol- various prestigious forums of dancers, dance together with online platform for talented chil- trying to provoke the farmers function, Principal Secretary, lowed with Kabe Milo the country. them and send them off on the dren to showcase their talent of the country and the state by Public Relations, Sheo Shekhar Raghunandan Mai Mohe and The second performance third day. before the art lovers. There were provoking them. The reality is Shukla said a public relations Mai to Uran Naiyan Bharat was Gond tribal dance 'Saila' by The Gond tribes reside in solo singing musical perfor- that through the agricultural officer is a bridge between the Moro. Roop Singh Kusharam and the districts of Betul, mances. laws our Prime Minister government and media and He then performed Devi associates, in which - Tai Na Na Hoshangabad, Chhindwara, The performers not only Narendra Modi has given the carry out important task of Song Mai Pahle Sumar, Beanti More Na Na Ga, Nachaiyya Balaghat, Shahdol, Mandla, presented the new filmy tracks right to the farmers to fix the informing public about gov- Mori and performed many Gode Bajaiya Peyari Toor song Sagar, Damoh, Satna, but also sang some of the musi- price of their produce, empow- who was the Chief Minister for their crop and sell the crop at ernment's good Bundeli folk songs. performed Saila Dance Khandwa, Burhanpur, Sehore, cal tracks from old movies. The er them, make the farmer the 10 years, did not complete a the desired price to the farmer works. On the stage in the pre- On the stage in the pre- Raisen and Narsinghpur except immense talent of young girls and owner of the will. single irrigation scheme in the sitting at home or in the mar- Giving exposure to good sentation, he was accompanied sentation, Bihari Singh, in the northern part of Madhya boys of the city was a must-watch Chouhan lashed out at the state. ket. works and success stories and in singing by Murat Rajak and Pahalwan Singh, Goha Singh, Pradesh. The Gonds are the for the live audience. The open Congress party for opposing Addressing the farmer con- On this occasion, Union curbing misinformation is the Ghanshyam Patail, on Sarangi Shankar Singh, Dalveer Singh, most influential tribe. Gonds mic was organised with a purpose the new agriculture law, and ference BJP state president BD Minister of State for Steel, first and the foremost duty of Hiralal Rackwar and Roop Bajri Bai, Devanti, Kavita, like to live on the side of a hill to provide an online platform for said that Kamal Nath and Sharma said that the Modi Faggan Singh Kulaste praised public relations Singh Kushwaha on Khanjari Ragini danced, Shivcharan and or river in the womb of nature. talented people to showcase their Digvijay Singh have became government has given the the farmer friendly decisions of officers. Tikaram Kushwaha, on Khuman Singh, Satish in Most of the villages of the talent before the Bhopalites. The well wisher of Kamal Nath rights that farmers were Prime Minister Narendra They should be proactive, Manjiray Mohanlal Patail on Timki, Ravikant Marco in Gondas are inhabited by forests little children beautifully pre- and Digvijay Singh and talking deprived even after 70 years of Modi. The government aims to otherwise they will have to be Dholak Bharatlal and on Shehnai playing and Mukesh off the road. Gonds are nature sented dance performances, few about fasting in support of independence as farmer have double farmers' income by reactive and misinformation Shrimp Vijay Vansal. Mercam in Gudum playing. lovers. Natural life is his ideal Bollywood tracks adding charis- farmer but Digvijay Singh, got the right to fix the price of 2022. will make its place. Kushwaha has been This dance is performed by life. ma in the online open mic. " 2 & % <5'& & +0 %&& 40%&0 "' 40%" & * ! preneur, words like 'Pressure' don't exist to you. Such words * ! can help to support immu- agar Azad, Director of have literally no meaning when nization. Dr Vandana Bhatia, SChamp Readers Pvt. 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He started his career with Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Kolkata, 2020, a virtual summit being Web Scraping, Digital A talk series ‘Baaton legendry Merchant ivory pro- Chennai, Bangalore, organised from December 8 to Surveillance, Analysis of Baaton Mein’ is being held duction Hollywood in the film Chandigarh, Hyderabad, December 18, 2020, for the Encrypted Communications, every day on Instagram. ‘ In Custody’ Mumtaz khan is Ludhiana, Gurgaon, Kochi, capacity building of law enforce- Darknets, Dark Markets and Hosted by renowned art critic a Designer who showcased Bhubaneshwar and other parts ment agencies in India. This is others have been speaking at the Sunil Mishr, the series is being tribal print Baag print, of the world. being organized by Madhya summit. Soledad Herrero, Chief held for the art lovers. At the Chanderi, Maheshwari, He showcased fabric print Pradesh Police, with UNICEF as of Child Protection, UNICEF talk show, Mumtaz Khan talked Dabooand Batik Of Madhya n weaves of MP in many fash- a technical partner. This is the India country office would be about his life and struggles he Pradesh in fashion ion weeks. Mumtaz Khan is second edition of the summit, addressing the participants at the faced during this time. weeks. famous for his bagh print of after the first Summit was suc- Summit on Children’s Right to At the show, Mumtaz He popularised Baag print Madhya Pradesh he is the per- cessfully organised in September Online Protection, from 1.00 to talked about his love for of MP in fashion and glamour son who introduced these 2019. 1.40 pm on Thursday. Online designing and also his motive world. He designed Jackets, prints in the fashion CIIS 2020 aims to provide safety is a critical child rights behind popularising bagh print Coats, Sherwani, Gowns and world. exclusive training on Cybercrime challenge, particularly with around the world. apart from Bridal in cotton Baag print and Mumtaz is a designer who related modules to the police, increased digital access by chil- talking about his past experi- amazed people. He brought the is famous for his traditional prosecution and judiciary and dren for education, entertain- ences, he also shared his future trend of cotton Khadi natural prints pure fabric and Indian 5 ' %& ( " * & $( ,6#- . 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Minister of State for Finance Panchayat to Parliament and Mphone accessories worth phones and mobile phone on Tuesday; two went missing ing gas cylinder exploded in The woman who used to * ! and Corporate Affairs, Anurag provide a platform for bringing 2.4 lakh were stolen from a accessories worth over Rs during day and later found which five shanties were gutted remain alone at the shanty Singh Thakur and Minister of forth governance lessons from mobile shop at Indrapuri on 2.4 lakh were burgled. dead, youths committed suicide in fire in the night on Tuesday; was heavily drunk and set he Institute of Company State for Parliamentary Affairs Ancient India through discus- Wednesday; miscreants took The shop was having any or killed remained ascertained, fire broke out after a drunk ablaze her shanty and in the fire TSecretaries of India is and Heavy Industries Public sions and deliberations”, he CCTV and Digital Video CCTV camera but miscreants said police. woman set her shanty on fire, cooking gas cylinder exploded organising its 48th National Enterprises, Arjun Ram further added. Recorder of shop still captured took CCTV camera and DVR According to police, the five families lost their shelter in after the fire broke out it spread Convention of Company Meghwal will be present on the CS Nagendra D Rao, Vice in CCTV of neighbour shop- still one miscreant was cap- deceased Raja Jathav (20) and the incident. According to the in the adjacent shanties and Secretaries, from December occasion and address the President, ICSI, CS B keeper. tured in the nearby shops Sameer Ben (19) were declared police a cooking gas cylinders four shanties were gutted in 17 to 19 at Amber Convention august gathering at the Narasimhan, Council Member, Police said the victim installed CCTV cameras which dead when they were taken to exploded after middle-aged fire. Centre Indore. Convention. ICSI and Chairman, 48th Dinesh Deuskar lodged a com- would be investigated in the nearby hospital after found woman set her shanty ablaze in At the time of the incident It will be held on the theme Briefing the media per- National Convention plaint regarding of burglary of further investigation. hanging with tree. Police were an inebriated state in the night habitants of the shanties man- Governance: From Grassroots sons about the National Organising Sub-Committee, 59 mobile phones and acces- The victim claimed of bur- informed and based on the on Tuesday. aged to rescue. The timely to Global. It is to be noted that Convention, CS Ashish Garg, CS Rahul P. Sahasrabuddhe sories from his mobile shop at glary of mobile phones premi- receipt a team reached and Panic prevailed in the area action by the fire brigade avert- this is the first time in the last President ICSI, said, “Good Chairman, WIRC of ICSI and Indrapuri. um mobile phones of different started investigation. after the fire broke damaging ed major mishap as after reach- 52 years of ICSI, that the governance is possible only Programme Coordinator, CS In his complaint the victim brands. In the initial investigation five shanties. On receiving the ing the spot fire was pacified in National Convention is being with a combination of both Amrish Kumar Chourasia stated that he owns Maa Retail Search has been intensi- it was found that the two were information around 5 fire ten- over an hour. organized in Indore, Madhya top-down and Bottom-up Chairman, Indore Chapter and shop and in the morning when fied,Based on the complaint the missing during day and failed der vehicles were rushed to the The accused woman Pradesh. approach. It is with this thought Programme Facilitator, CS he went to open the shop the police have registered a case to return till late in the evening spot and it took over an hour escaped the spot and is still This would be the first that the Institute, in alignment Pranay Patel Chairman, Bhopal lock was found broken and on under sections 457 and 380 of and only found at around 1 in to pacify the fire, told the fire absconding, said police. Five hybrid National Convention with the goal of expanding the Chapter and Co-Programme entering the mobile phones the IPC and have started fur- the night hanging from the tree brigade officials. families in the area lost their that would be attended by par- scope of good governance glob- Facilitator and CS Asish and accessories were found ther investigation. The nearby near Jamboree ground. 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! the occasion. years , Delhi Jal Board, under its headquarters in the Civic year 2020-21 Delhi ment wants to stop the consti- office, NDMC had Pt Shyama them. Delhi State President the patronage of Kejriwal gov- Centre owned by North Government has released hard- tutional funds of the municipal Prasad Mukherjee Bhawan and CM first betrayed his Guru % Adesh Gupta said that, there is ernment, both the political DMC. ly 25% of due funds even as 3/4 corporations and divert public SDMC had a land in Dwarka. Anna Hazare and is now frustration and despair within leadership and officials have Sheila Dikshit’s year has gone by. attention from the corruption In which no office was betraying the people of the Aam Aadmi Party of Delhi scammed not only the capital Government fixed a high com- He said that, the Delhi of Delhi Jal Board. The people built. On 16 March 2012, it was Delhi. today and in this desperation, of the Jal Board but also the mercial value rent amount government officials appoint- of Delhi have come to know the decided in the Cabinet that till MP Gautam Gambhir said 4555 they are making unwarranted loan money of Rs 50,000 crore which South DMC was sup- ed in the corporation made a truth of CM Kejriwal and are the office is built, the SDMC that there is no shame left in and ludicrous allegations of Rs received from it. posed to pay to North DMC. provision within the budget not going to caught into his will run the office from Pt. CM of Delhi, women council- 2500 crore scam on the North The Delhi BJP President He said that, CM Kejriwal that the dues of the North trap. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee lors have been sitting outside and South Delhi Municipal has said that, the people of wants to create a state of anar- Delhi Municipal Corporation Slamming CM Kejriwal, Bhavan. his house for 10 days, the least elhi Bhartiya Janta Party ( Corporations. Delhi very well know that a chy in Delhi. Ever since the should be reduced to zero but MP Meenakshi Lekhi said that, The real issue is the cor- he can do is come to them and DBJP ) continued their “We challenge CM Arvind proposed settlement of rent Arvind Kejriwal government the standing committee of the "Dikha Di Hai Isteyaron Ne poration's dues of Rs 13,000 talk or call them once. CM protest outside Chief Minister Kejriwal to get the CBI or any dues between two constitu- came to power, it has consis- corporation rejected that pro- Kuch Chehron Ki Haqiqat, Jo crore and to divert from the Kejriwal, who can put the Arvind Kejriwal’ house independent agency to inves- tional bodies North & South tently cut constitutional funds posal and this time also no such Topi Pehankar Topi Pehnane issue, the Kejriwal government honor of the women leader of demanding the release of the tigate the allegations leveled DMCs does not involve trans- of municipal proposal has been Ka Kaam Karte Hain." is making unwarranted charge his own party on stake, will not outstanding fund of 13000 against the municipal corpo- action of a single penny and corporations. accepted. The Aam Aadmi Party has of scam of Rs 2500 crore. She respect the women of crores for the tenth rations and if the allegations hence involves no scam.” Ever since Arvind Kejriwal He said that a special ses- put up posters of the allegations challenged Manish Sisodia to Delhi. day. turn out to be false, the CM Gupta said that, Municipal Government came to power in sion of one day assembly has leveled against the corporation, debate the conditions of In the Corona crisis, the The opposition leaders in should be ready to Corporation of Delhi was tri- Delhi it stopped paying full reg- been convened tomorrow, but but has not put its name any- Schools of Delhi. BJP proposed to the Aam Delhi addressed the press con- resign. furcated in 2012 and in this tri- ular constitutional funds to Kejriwal has not called a spe- where, because they too know MP Hans Raj Hans said Aadmi Party government to ference from the dharna site Corporation leaders are furcation East & North DMCs the Municipal Bodies. The cial session till date to save that these allegations are false that, CM Kejriwal, who has work together but they did not and exposed the malicious sitting on a dharna outside the got their own buildings to Delhi Government did not Delhi, especially when the peo- and are fraudulent with the mastered in dharna, is scared like it and returned the Covid functioning of the Kejriwal CM's residence to demand the house their Head Quarters but implement the 4th Delhi ple were struggling with people of Delhi which lead to of dharna these days. For the Center. CM Kejriwal spent government. rights of the corporation work- South DMC did not get a Finance Commission recom- Corona. defamation case. last 10 days, the corporation crores on campaigning but did State Vice President Rajiv ers under the open sky in the office. The then Delhi mendations on municipal It has been proved that She said that before parti- leaders, including women, are not build a new school, college Babbar, State Treasurer Vishnu cold winter, the continuous Government of Sheila Dikshit funds thus paying hardly 50 baseless allegations have been tion there was only one cor- living under the open sky, CM or hospital, and is campaigning Mittal and State Media Head campaign of the BJP has estab- so manipulated the affairs that percent of actually due funds. leveled against corporations poration and after partition in should have shown a some to make Delhi a world class Naveen Kumar were present on lished the fact that in the last 6 South DMC got space to house In fact in the current financial because the Kejriwal govern- 2012 the EDMC had its own humanity and talked to city.
accused Darshan Singh along with others have fraudulently sold properties belonging to the he Economic Offences company. TWing (EOW) of Delhi “Singh on the pretext of Police has a 72 year-old man for being GPA holder of directors forging fake property docu- of the complainant company ments and selling them to fraudulently sold some prop- innocent buyers. erties belonging to the compa- The accused has been iden- ny in connivance with others,” tified as Darshan Singh, a res- said the Joint CP. ident of Kailash Nagar Colony, “The accused was arrested Shahdara. on December 15 and was also According to Dr O P released on a bail from local Mishra, the Joint court. The accused had sold Commissioner of Police, EOW, some plots and in the process a case was registered after a he got possession of some complainant company Capital GPAs which he used to prepare Land & Builders engaged in the further forged GPAs and #( 2' # - ( ( " ( & &( business of colonizing in the grabbed some properties and %0 1 &'2" 2 & - . '# & . & ( % ( 7 % ( area of Village Gokal Pur sold to innocent purchasers,” & ( & ! # 8 , " ( & # Shahdara alleged that the said the Joint CP. # # ()** !! !" #$ / , Tuesday asked the centre gov- benefit of the farmers. Then because they were engaged in Ugrahan) vice president ernment to resolve farmers’ why did the farmer leader the dharnas on the border Harinder Kaur Bindu said. 65-year-old preacher, concerns. He had also extended commit suicide?” tweeted with Delhi. They came from several dis- Adecribed as a 'sant', com- support of Rs 5 lakh to the farm- Ahmed. Likewise, Sukhbir also tricts of Punjab, including mitted suicide by shooting ers’ agitation this week at Singhu to Twitter, said: “Even as GOI Lok Insaaf Party president asked the party workers to Mansa, Bathinda, Patiala and himself dead at Singhu border border. He had also distributed remains stubborn & refuses to and MLA from Ludhiana assist farmers who need help Sangrur. &&' on Wednesday evening. The 500 blankets on Tuesday to be moved by suffering of Simarjeet Singh Bains too took vis-a-vis fodder for their milch “We wanted to highlight deceased has been identified as farmers at Singhu border, said #farmers, Baba Ram Singh ji to Twitter to “salute the salute animals. He has asked the that the new farm laws will lead / , Baba Ram Singh of Singhra vil- one of his followers. Singhra wale has committed the martyrdom of Sant Baba party’s district presidents, cir- to a rise in the number of lage in Nissing area of Karnal suicide after being unable to see Ram Singh” while hoping for cle jathedars as well as ‘halqa farmer suicides in the state as ighteen more people suc- district. SHOCK WAVE IN PUNJAB the suffering around him at the “restoration of strong sewadars’ to reach out to the these legislations are not in the Ecumbed to COVID-19 in He was admitted to a pri- AFTER SUICIDE; LEADERS Kundli border. Hope GOI democracy by overthrowing farmers who need any help in interest of the farming com- Punjab, raising the death toll to vate hospital where the doctors EXPRESS GRIEF wakes up to the tragedy & the dominant dictatorial system this regard. At the same time, munity. They will ruin the 5,135 on Wednesday, while said.A total of 35,83,661 sam- declared him brought dead. His A shockwave swept across repeals the 3 agri laws before it’s in India”. he also requested the farmer farming sector,” Bindu claimed. 336 fresh cases brought the ples have been collected for followers said he was a saint Punjab and Haryana, especial- too late.” families to reach out to SAD Paramjit Kaur (50), who hails infection count to 1,61,383 in COVID-19 testing so far in the and was on the seat of ly among the Sikh communi- Senior Congress leader and ASSIST FARMER FAMILIES functionaries or workers for from Patiala district said, “The the state, according to a med- state, it said. Gurdwara Sahib Nanaksar ty, after a revered Sikh priest Haryana’s former Minister INVOLVED IN DELHI any help needed during this new farm laws brought by the ical bulletin. Singhra village. His followers Sant Baba Ram Singh shot Randeep Singh Surjewala, pay- PROTESTS, SUKHBIR crucial juncture. central government will further Five new fatalities linked to 67 FRESH CASES IN had distributed blankets among himself at Singhu border in ing tributes to the deceased, TELLS SAD WORKERS WIDOWS, SISTERS, MOTH- push farmers into debt trap.” the novel coronavirus were CHANDIGARH protesters. Delhi on Wednesday. Leaders, asked the Prime Minister Shiromani Akali Dal ERS OF FARMERS JOIN Kaur's debt-ridden husband reported from Amritsar; three Chandigarh on Wednesday The body of Baba Ram cutting across party lines from Narendra Modi to “immedi- (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh PROTEST had committed suicide nine each from Ferozepur and reported 67 fresh coronavirus Singh arrived at KCGMC, but both states, expressed shock ately stop playing with the Badal has appealed to the party Several family members, years ago. The family had neg- Ludhiana; two from cases, taking the city's infection the followers (sangat) refused and grief over the incident, ask- feelings of farmers amidst the rank and file to actively assist including widows, mothers and ligible land holding. Kapurthala and one each from count to 18,843. There are 627 to get his post-mortem con- ing the BJP-led Central intense cold wave…This royal the families of farmers, engaged sisters, of Punjab farmers who Mohinder Kaur (65), who Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Mansa, active COVID-19 cases, ducted. His body is being taken Government to “wake-up” obstinacy or stubbornness is in the ongoing agitation at the committed suicide due to ris- also hails from Patiala, said her Patiala and Sangrur, the bul- according to a medical bulletin. to Nanaksar Gurdwara Singhra, before it was too late. suicidal because it has become Delhi borders, by helping them ing debt, joined the protesters 19-year-old grandson ended his letin said. Punjab has 6,241 No death due to the infec- where thousands of followers A religious preacher Sant an enemy of the country’s soul in their agricultural operations at Tikri border on life five years ago as the fami- active COVID-19 cases, it said. tion was reported from the city gathered. Tense situations pre- Baba Ram Singh, who had fol- and food provider”. as well as aid in looking after Wednesday. ly could not afford to pay for Among the fresh COVID- on Wednesday and the toll vailed in the gurdwara premis- lowers from Punjab and Congress’ senior leader their milch animals. At the protest site near the his education. 19 cases in the state, Jalandhar stands at 304. A total of 75 es. One of the followers said, Haryana, reportedly shot him- and former party affairs in- Sukhbir’s appeal came after Delhi border, the women car- BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) gen- reported 67, Ludhiana 54 and patients were discharged after “Maharaj ji sacrificed for farm- self in solidarity with the charge in Punjab Shakeel a meeting of senior leadership ried the pictures of their male eral secretary Sukhdev Singh Amritsar 44. A total of 573 they recovered from the infec- ers, Modi ji, now listen to the protesting farmers against the Ahmed questioned the Modi during which it was pointed family members who had Kokrikalan said they also want- patients were discharged after tion, taking the number of farmers. He also left behind a Centre’s recently enacted farm Government over a “farmer out that the wheat crop was due ended their lives after being ed to highlight how debt was recovering from the infection, cured persons to 17,912, as per suicide note in Punjabi lan- laws as the farmers’ agitation at leader’s suicide”. “May his soul for irrigation as well as appli- caught in the debt trap. forcing farmers in Punjab to taking the recovery count to the bulletin.So far, 1,64,254 guage. Delhi borders entered 21st day rest in peace. But the Modi cation of fertilizer. “Around 700-800 women end their lives. 1,50,007, according to the bul- samples have been taken for Baba Ram Singh came to on Wednesday. Government is saying that He, accordingly, requested whose family members had “According to an estimate, letin. Fourteen critical novel testing and of them, 1,44,548 Nanaksar Gurdwara Singhra in Former Union Minister these three laws are not made the party’s entire rank and file ended their lives due to farm over 50,000 suicides have taken coronavirus patients are on ven- tested negative while reports of 1990 from Nanaksar Gurdwara and SAD MP from Bathinda for the service of Adani- to assist the farmers who were debt took part in the protest,” place since 2006 in Punjab,” he tilator support while 112 are on 159 samples were awaited, it Jagraon in Punjab. He had on Harsimrat Kaur Badal, taking Ambani sahiban, but for the unable to tend to their fields Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta claimed. oxygen support, the bulletin said. -0:& (''"+" 9( 19: ! 1&"& ( 5" 50%1 &"'00& +4%" ;<= >
/ , being cheated by private crop / , Haryana Health Minister 20 STUDENTS OF CLASSES insurance companies that have Anil Vij, who was admitted to 10, 12 TEST POSITIVE he cricketer-turned-politi- replaced the government insur- aryana on Wednesday reg- Medanta hospital in Gurugram BEFORE SCHOOLS Tcian Navjot Singh Sidhu on ance companies. Histered 14 more coron- on Tuesday night after devel- REOPEN Wednesday claimed that the “There was a crop insurance avirus deaths, taking the death oping lung infection due to About twenty students test- private crop insurance compa- scheme of Rs 31,000 crore, but toll to 2765, while 807 fresh Covid-19, is likely to stay in the ed positive for Covid-19 in nies have replaced the govern- farmers got only Rs 15,000 crore cases pushed the State's infec- intensive care unit (ICU) for a Hisar, Rohtak and Jhajjar dis- ment insurance companies and and Rs 16,000 crore went to the tion tally to 2,55,014, accord- few more days, said a senior tricts of Haryana when they are indulged in looting farmers pockets of Birlas, Tatas, and ing to the health department's health officer. Vij, 67, has been underwent the mandatory with high premiums and negli- Ambanis. Earlier, the State daily bulletin. maintaining vital parameters health check-up before schools gible payments for crop failure. Governments and the Central The fresh fatalities includ- on high flow oxygen support. reopened for Classes 10 and 12 Former Minister and Government used to provide ed two each from Gurugram, “Relevant investigations, on December 14, officials said. Congress MLA Sidhu, taking to crop insurance on nominal rates Sonepat, Hisar, Panipat and one including a CT scan, have been Last week, the State government the micro-blogging website – through Life Insurance each from Faridabad, Ambala, done and the results are satis- decided to reopen schools for Twitter, said: “Farmers know Corporation (LIC) and other Karnal, Panchkula, Jhajjar and factory. His condition is stable students taking the board exams well that the Central companies. Later, private com- Fatehabad districts, it said. and he is maintaining vital this Monday and for students of Government backed Corporate panies came in this sector,” he Among the districts which parameters on high flow nasal Classes 9 and 11 on December take-over of Indian Agriculture said. reported a big spike in cases cannula on oxygen support,” he 21. The Haryana school educa- is growing rapidly, Crop Sidhu added that the pre- included Gurgaon (230) and added. The Health Minister tion department asked students Insurance Companies have mium has increased by 350 per- Faridabad (180), according to has multiple comorbidities to submit a medical certificate replaced Government cent, but the “farmers got only the bulletin. The number of such as diabetes, hyperten- before joining school. An edu- Insurance...Looting Farmers and 0.42 percent. Think about active cases in the state cur- sion, thyroid and heart disease. cation officer said, “Some stu- State exchequer with high pre- it!”“About 2.80 lakh farmers are rently stands at 7573 while the He had tested positive on dents have been tested Covid-19 miums and negligible payments engaged in soy cultivation. If the recovery rate is 95.95 percent, December 5 and was admitted positive. We have started sani- for Crop Failure. entire crop fails, the premier is it said. to the Civil Hospital in Ambala. tisation and infected students are #IndiaWithFarmers.” of Rs 173 crore but farmers get On December 12, he was shift- in home isolation.” He said that Sidhu also attached a video only Rs 30 crore. Private com- ANIL VIJ IN ICU AFTER ed to PGIMS, Rohtak, where he only those students who furnish message in his tweet, wherein he panies get a net profit of Rs 143 LNG INFECTION DUE TO had undergone convalescent the medical certificate will be alleged that the farmers are crore. 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The by the DoT for 5G services is Security Directive, Prasad said Minister Narendra Singh Government, however, has being used by the Navy, and the the directive has been framed Tomar said on Wednesday and decided not to auction fre- Department of Space has also from the perspective of nation- hoped for an early solution as quencies in 3,300-3,600 Mhz made claims on a significant al security. “Considering the the Government is in talks with bands that were identified for portion of these radio waves. need to ensure India’s nation- farmer unions. 5G services. The telecom operators al security, the Cabinet has “There is an atmosphere of Addressing media, has also been demanding the accorded approval for the enthusiasm in the country Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Government to lower the base National Security Directive because of the recent reforms Prasad said the Ministry plans price of 5G spectrum as each on Telecommunication in the farm sector,” he said Haryana, are protesting for These budgetary provi- to issue a notice to invite bids operator will need to shell out Sector,” Prasad said. Under the while referring to the enact- more than two weeks against sions in agriculture and allied in December and hold the around Rs 50,000 crore for the provisions of this directive, the sweetener and the subsidy ment of three new legisla- the three farm laws, saying the sector will strengthen the spectrum auction by March. In required quantum of radio Government will declare a list amount will directly be given to tions.”The ongoing protest is an new legislation will lead to the rural economy and make a bid to tighten security of waves for the next generation of trusted sources and trusted mid ongoing protests by farmers.The minister said both exception and the agitation is dismantling of the MSP farming activities profitable, communications network, the services. Prasad did not reply products for installation in Afarmers, the Cabinet “sugar industry as well as sug- limited to one State. We are (Minimum Support Price) and he said. Cabinet Committee on to questions on the status of 5G the country’s telecom net- Committee on Economic arcane farmers are in crisis” holding discussions and talks. mandi systems and leave them As the standoff continues Security decided to create the spectrum. He said that the work. Affairs (CCEA) has approved because of high domestic pro- I believe there will be an early at the mercy of corporates. between the Government and National Security Directive on Government has retained rules “The methodology to des- assistance of about 3,500 crore duction at 310 lakh tonnes as solution,” Tomar said at a vir- Tomar, who is leading the groups of protesting farmers Telecommunication Sector, of 2016 for payments in the ignate trusted products will be for sugarcane farmers (Ganna against the annual demand of tual conference organised by negotiation with about 40 over the three farm laws, which will mandate service upcoming auction as well. devised by the designated Kisan). The fund would be 260 lakh tonnes. The decision industry body Assocham. farmer unions along with Tomar had on Tuesday said providers to purchase equip- Besides the bid price, the tele- authority, the National Cyber directly credited into the will benefit 5 crore farmers, The minister noted that Food Minister Piyush Goyal the Acts have been welcomed ment from trusted sources. com operator will also need to Security Coordinator. Telecom accounts of the farmers. The said Javadekar, who is also while there is an agitation and Minister of State for in various states and that the The move is widely pay a 3 per cent revenue share service providers are required decision would benefit five Union Environment Minister. going on on one side, there are Commerce Som Parkash, said Centre was willing to contin- believed to be aimed at ban- to the Government every year. to connect new devices that crore sugarcane farmers, their The CCEC observed that also lakhs of farmers coming in the government has taken ue its talks with “genuine ning the use of Chinese equip- “In addition to the bid are designated trusted prod- dependents, as well as five sugarcane farmers sell their support of these laws. Tomar various initiatives during the farm unions” to find a solu- ment in the telecom sector. amount, successful bidders ucts,” Prasad said. lakh workers employed in the produce to sugar mills but highlighted the measures taken COVID-19 pandemic for the tion with an open mind. “The auction will be for will also have to pay 3 per cent “The list of the trusted sugar mills and related ancillary they do not get their dues by the central government in growth of farm sector, includ- The MSP at which the spectrum in 700 MHz, 800 of the adjusted Gross Revenue source and product will be activities. The Centre has also from the mill owners as they the last six years to boost ing a 1,00,000 crore fund for government commits to pro- MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, (AGR) excluding wireline ser- decided based on approval of decided to export 60 lakh tons have surplus sugar stock. The farmers’ income and make creating farm-level infra- cure the produce from farm- 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and vices as spectrum usage a committee headed by the of sugar during the ongoing government would also facili- agriculture sector profitable. structure and setting up of ers is an administrative deci- 2500 MHz frequency bands. charges for the spectrum won deputy national security advi- marketing year 2020-21 as part tate the evacuation of this sur- Thousands of farmers, par- 10,000 FPOs. (Farmer sion and it “will continue as it Spectrum will be offered for through thisauction,” the state- sor. The committee will con- of its efforts to help them clear plus sugar stock that will enable ticularly from Punjab and Producer Organisations). is”, the minister had said. assignment for a validity peri- ment said. sist of members from relevant outstanding dues to sugarcane payment of dues of the sugar- od of 20 years. A total of “Successful bidders may departments, Ministries and farmers. cane farmers. tonne of sugar. expected to be down this year, provided a lump sum export 2,251.25 MHz is being offered pay entire bid amount in one will also have two members Briefing media after the The subsidy would cover India, the world’s second- while Brazil’s crushing will subsidy of Rs 10,448 per tonne, with a total valuation of Rs go (upfront) or may exercise from the industry and inde- meeting, Information and the expenses on marketing largest sugar-producing coun- only start in April 2021. From costing the exchequer Rs 6,268 3,92,332.70 crore (at reserve an option to pay a certain pendent experts. The com- Broadcasting Minister Prakash costs including handling, try, had to offer export subsi- now till April, there is good crore. Mills exported 5.7 mil- price),” an official statement amount (25 per cent for spec- mittee will be called the Javadekar said the Cabinet upgrading and other process- dies during the past two years export opportunity for India,” lion tonnes of sugar against the said. trum won in 700 MHz, 800 national security committee Committee on Economic ing costs and costs of interna- to reduce surplus stocks and officials said. mandatory quota of 6 million The Digital MHz, 900 MHz bands or 50 on telecom,” Prasad said, Affairs (CCEA) has approved tional and internal transport as help cash-starved sugar mills In the previous marketing tonnes set for the 2019-20 sea- Communications Commission, per cent for spectrum won in adding that policy will be a subsidy of Rs 3,500 crore on well as freight charges on clear cane payment to growers. year 2019-20 (October- son (October-September), the apex decision making body 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 formed in 180 days. exports of 60 lakh tonnes of export of up to 60 lakh metric “Thailand’s production is September), the government according to official data. ./0123 " 0$/45$-62&022 &O 0& ( & @ '#@A &- & B# 5"'0 '& "'
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Commission has asked the The CBDT in April 2019, ple fell ill to virus in a day, while Punjab. And factually, not a single Chief Electoral Officer of said in a statement that part of the deaths rose to 1,44,096 The government has farmer in the country has Madhya Pradesh to lodge a Rs 281 crore of unaccounted with 387 new fatalities. he three controversial farm repeatedly claimed that the lost his land to any corporate criminal case against three IPS cash, “was transferred to the The Union Health Tlaws announced by the contract farming law is going or private company, instead, officers and others whose headquarters of a major polit- Ministry data showed that the Modi Government have agi- to change the fortunes of the the income of farmers who alleged role in the use of black public/government servants in Pradesh to lodge criminal action ical party in Delhi”. Without active Covid-19 caseload of the tated a section of farmers, farmers, but opposition parties went for contract farming has money during the 2019 gener- unauthorized/unaccounted before designated authority, e.g. naming the political party at country stands at 3,32,002, especially from Punjab who are and farmer organizations claim augmented. al elections as per extant elec- cash transactions. Economic Offence Wing, that time, CBDT said that which is 3.34 per cent of the opposing the ‘contract farm that this farm law will make the One of the greatest ben- toral and other relevant laws. The EC said it was recom- Madhya Pradesh against con- around “Rs 20 crore of this cash total coronavirus cases in India. legislations’ even though the corporates dominate the farm- efits of contract farming is the The EC has also asked the mending action after it “delib- cerned for violation as per extant was moved through hawala “The ongoing trend of rich agricultural State had ing and farmers will end up corporates or private compa- Union Home Secretary to ini- erated” upon a report sent to it electoral and other relevant (channels) to the party’s head- contraction of India’s total enacted the same in 2013. becoming just laborers. nies cover the losses over tiate “appropriate departmen- by the CBDT (Central Board of laws. Commission has also quarters from the residence of active cases continues. The As per a report submitted “If the contract farming risks like poor rain or any tal action” against the IPS offi- Direct Taxes) intimating it about directed Union Home Secretary a senior functionary at Tughlak active caseload of the country to the Ministry of Agriculture was so bad, why would tele- other issues which are likely to cers and also asked the Madhya the Income-Tax Department’’s to initiate appropriate depart- Road”. stands at 3,32,002. The share of to convince the protesting com giant Bharti Airtel’s benefit small farmers more. Pradesh chief secretary to “search operations in Madhya mental action against All India The department’s statement active cases in the total positive farmers to call off their strike, ‘Fieldfresh’ and other compa- “The government has undertake a “similar action” Pradesh and its findings of Service officers and also to last year came after raids at 52 cases has further shrunk to the Punjab Government’s con- nies like ITC, Patanjali, Dabur, agreed to include suggestions against a state police service extensive use of unaccounted Chief Secretary, Madhya locations linked to several indi- 3.34 per cent,” the Ministry tract farming has given Godrej Agrovet including of farmers in the new farm officer. cash during the General Pradesh for similar action viduals and entities, including said in a statement here. employment to thousands and have grown in the agriculture laws and if possible, will also EC sources identified the Elections 2019.” While the EC against State officer,” the EC said. Nath. His officer on special duty “India has recorded less benefitted them after a world sector. Contrary to farmers’ amend the laws if at all need- three Indian Police Service did not name the party, it has The EC further stated that (OSD) Pravin Kakkar, his for- than 40,000 daily new cases popular cola drink maker, fears and beliefs, in reality, not ed to benefit the country’s (IPS) officers as Sushovan been widely reported that the it was reported that these enti- mer advisor Rajendra Miglani, since the last 17 days. In the PepsiCo was one of the first a single company of Mukesh farmers. Now, the govern- Banerjee, Sanjay Mane, V CBDT report referred to the ties/individuals engaged in and executives linked to his last 24 hours, only 26,382 per- companies to make the soft Ambani’s Reliance Group is ment is working on a mecha- Madhu Kumar and the state Congress party. unauthorized and unaccounted brother-in-law’s firm Moser sons were found to be infect- drinks after reaping under con- directly or indirectly has got nism to connect small farm- police service officer as Arun “After deliberations, cash contributions to individ- Baer and his nephew Ratul ed with Covid in India. A total tract farming and is still in contract farming,” ers to contract farming so that Mishra. The report specifical- Commission directed to forward uals on behalf of certain polit- Puri’s company Hindustan of 75.84 per cent of the new engaged in contract farming in explained a senior Agriculture their risks are absorbed by ly mentions instances of prima copy of the report of CBDT, the ical party, which is reported to Powerprojects Pvt Ltd were all cases are from 10 States and the state. Ministry official about the corporates under contract facie involvement and nexus of Chief Electoral Officer, Madhya be corroborated during search- raided. UTs. The cola manufacturer is report. farming,” said the report. CD P ( 19: & C
? ? $ party in the presence of BJP Tiwari met Adhikari hours papers were not presented to was enjoying here as the When asked to comment will be submerged by the TMC visited Diamond Harbour too president Amit Shah who is after receiving a phone call him personally adding, “I will Transport Minister with two on the developments he said he defectors.” Senior BJP leaders alleged how the Government he fear of multiple defec- scheduled to visit Bengal from from Chief Minister Mamata look into it when I go to the additional portfolios.” had personally not given those Kaliash Vijaybargiya and Dilip was using the officials to false- Ttions ran high in the ruling Saturday. Banerjee from Coochybehar Assembly. Things will be done Calling Adhikari and likes posters but said “those who Ghosh however said that they ly frame the defecting politi- Trinamool Congress with rebel The Wednesday’s quick who assured him of an audi- according to the rule book.” of him as “traitors,” party MP might have given them might would welcome the “clean and cians asking the bureaucrats to party leader Suvendu Adhikari turn of events saw Adhikari ence on December 18 after her Constitutional experts like and senior advocate Kalyan be my good friends as I am an able leaders” like Adhikari and watch out their steps as “note” on Wednesday submitting his depositing his resignation let- return from North Bengal. Udayan Banerjee however Banerjee said, “let him go to admirer of Suvendu Adhikari.” would ensure that they got ade- was being taken of their activ- resignation from the Legislative ter --- which curiously bore no “Though anyone can meet quoted Article 206 saying such BJP … he has higher ambitions Elsewhere Congress Lok quate respect in the party. ities and would be referred to Assembly before joining other date --- at the Assembly secre- anyone in a democracy but it resignations required to be of being a Chief Minister or Sabha Leader Adhir Meanwhile, Adhikari in future. rebel leaders in a closed-door tariat before driving straight to is strange that Jitendra joined presented to the Speaker per- Deputy Chief Minister … let us Chowdhury said that “Mamata reportedly wrote to Governor Sources in the BJP said that meeting at the house of TMC Mandal’s house off Burdwan. the Wednesday’s meeting sonally with dates of resigna- see what he gets there.” Banerjee is getting the taste of Jagdeep Dhankhar about Centre was proposing to pro- MP Sunil Mandal some 80 There other rebel TMC despite being assured by the tion being mentioned in it. In what could bring more the same medicine that she pre- “threats” on his person and to vide special security cover for miles from Kolkata. satraps like Asansol MLA and Chief Minister that his griev- Reacting to the anxiety to the TMC leadership scribed for the other opposition his followers in the wake of at least 25 TMC leaders and Adhikari was likely to Mayor Jitendra Tiwari, and ances would be heard and Wednesday’s developments the Diamond Harbour MLA parties,” while CPI(M)’s Rabin present circumstances. MLAs who might switch side resign from the primary mem- Kalna party MLA and South redressed,” Bengal Minister senior TMC leader Saugato Dipak Haldar on Wednesday Deb said “it was inevitable Adhikari alleged that the in the coming days. Among bership of his party on Friday, Bengal Surface Transport Firhad Hakim said. Roysaid “this is all the fallout too started playing the rebel- that the leaders would quit one State Government was prepar- them 10 would be provided Y- before joining the BJP in Delhi, Corporation Chairman Referring to the technical of Suvendu’s earlier dealings lious tune even as his posters by one … now the question ing false charges against him Plus security while 10 would be sources close to him said Colonel Diptangshu Mukherjee aspects of Adhikari’s resigna- with the BJP… I think he has jointly with those of Adhikari remains to be seen as to and his followers and sought given Y category security. The adding there were chances that joined him in a closed door tion, Bengal Assembly Speaker struck a deal with the BJP for appeared all around his con- whether the BJP will retain its the Governor’s intervention. remaining five are likely to get he could also join the saffron meeting. Biman Banerjee said that the better posts other than what he stituency. original colour or whether it Incidentally Dhankar who X category security. ( ! 2 2 ! 8+ + /9 ! ? ? $ at a rally in Coochbehar in that instead of banking on the to send her to jail. North Bengal said how “my loyalty factor she would once Sending across the mes- Kolkata: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul jealous of,” he said. when the Hyderabad-based party was not n a circuitous admission that party leaders are being called up again rely on her own charisma sage of “solidarity” directly to the Muslimeen's (AIMIM) on Wednesday hit Banerjee had earlier said that “there are in the fray. “The BJP won 18 seats when Ithere was huge deficiency of by the BJP and being told to join Banerjee said that only the cor- people and the grassroots back at Bengal Chief Minister Mamata some parties funded by the BJP which are we were not there in 2019. How could they trust quotient within the them. Our trusted leaders like rupt TMC leaders fearing arrest Banerjee said, “I want loyalty Banerjee refuting her chargesthat it was the coming from Hyderabad to cut votes in win those seats… now she is blaming us… Trinamool Congress — which Subrata Bakshi and Anubrata and the ones who would not get from the grassroots level work- “B team” of the BJP saying that all parties this State so as to enable them to win the we have come to contest elections and if saw stronger leaders rebelling Mandal received calls from ticket were joining the BJP. ers of our party, do not bother had the right to work according to their elections … it is time you understand their we are asked we will use our organization frequently — Bengal Chief Delhi and were told to join the “I will never join their ranks about what your leaders are goal. nefarious designs and reject them.” to fight elections.” Minister on Wednesday accused BJP… think how dangerous come what may … they may doing… act to your conscience Referring to Banerjee’s attack on Banerjee said “the BJP is trying to iso- The Muslims who have a good 30 per- the BJP of luring and coercing they are.” send me to jail but I will con- because remember that you can AIMIM and its leader Asaduddin Owaisi, late the Hindu votes and the AIMIM is cent vote in Bengal can impact election the TMC leaders to join their While Bakshi a former MP tinue to work for the people of change your dresses by the day Bengal AIMIM spokesperson Imran playing the Muslim card to win Muslim results in more than 125 seats in the State. ranks. and is one of Banerjee’s most Bengal as I have been doing … but you cannot change your ide- Solanki said that his party had been votes … then what will I do will I eat,” say- The TMC leadership however said that as She sought to rely on her trusted lieutenants, Mandal a Those who are scared of not get- ology… A time has come when working in the region for the past sever- ing how the AIMIM played the catalyst in AIMIM only had impact on the Urdu- personal charisma than on any- party strongman is the TMC’s ting a ticket are leaving, those you have to stand by the party al years and had gain considerable ground the loss of secular parties like the RJD in speaking Muslims and they were cultur- thing else to win the next year’s Birbhum district president who have taken money (and are and turn the things around so which was why it had decided to contest Bihar. Reacting to her statements the ally different from the Bengali-speaking Assembly elections. known for his foul mouth. apprehending arrest) are leav- that you can help Bengal and its elections to further its political goals. AIMIM leader wondered why BJP could Muslims it was the TMC that will get their Banerjee who was speaking In an apparent indication ing,” she said challenging the BJP culture survive.” “There is nothing that others should be win so many seats parliamentary in 2019 votes. PNS 7:;;< * 9 ' # & ( ( 2( %=>?(* ' + 8! %( & P ( CC '( ? ) * F pay a heavy price for it. The agitation has evoked tremen- ? ) snowfall in the higher reaches. BJP-led Government has dous response across the coun- Jammu: The seventh round of recording the high- Pakistan based handlers mid the ongoing farmers’ hatched a conspiracy to hand try. As many as 30 farmers have polling in the District est polling at n a pin pointed retaliatory of terrorist groups are attempt- Aagitation demanding the over its food grain godowns to died as part of the ongoing agi- Development Council polls in 70.47% followed by Istrike, at least two Pakistani ing to push small batches of ter- scrapping of the three contro- Ambanis and Adanis. The tation. It is in this backdrop that Jammu and Kashmir Baramulla with soldiers were killed by the rorists to infiltrate inside the versial farm laws, Swabhimani Government should realise that on the evening of December Wednesday recorded margin- 59.53% and Indian Army opposite Indian territory taking advan- Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS) it is not just Ambani and 20, farmers will light candles in ally higher voter turnout of Kupwara district Sunderbani sector of Rajouri tage of thick foliage and leader Raju Shetti on Adani, the farmers also live in each village of the state to pay 57.22 percent across 31 con- recorded 59.23% district late Tuesday night. inclement weather conditions. Wednesday announced that this country,” Shetti said. homage to the farmers who stituencies. polling, he added. Ground reports indicated, On the other hand, Indian he would take out a farmers’ Shetti charged that the have so far died during the agi- Addressing a press con- Giving district soon after the Pakistani army troops are standing tall, brav- morcha to the Ambani group’s Modi government was thrust- tation. On that evening, the ference in Jammu, the State wise details, the attempted to target the Indian ing intense cold weather con- office at Bandra-Kurla ing the three farm bills down farmers will take an oath to Election Commissioner KK SEC informed that troops deployed at one of the ditions to foil the nefarious Complex in north-central the farmers’ throats to subserve make the ongoing farmers’ agi- Sharma said, “polling was by in Kashmir forward posts in the designs of the Pakistan army. Mumbai December 22 to reg- the interests of the Ambanis tation a success”. and large peaceful across 31 were seen waiting for their Division the polling percentage Sunderbani sector late Tuesday Intelligence reports indicated, ister their protest against the and Adanis. Welcoming Dalit leader constituencies”. He said the turn. Enthusiastic voters of all recorded in Budgam was evening Indian army hit back desperate Pakistan army may Centre’s efforts to impose pro- “No wonder that the Modi and Vanchit Bahujan Jammu division recorded an age groups flocked the polling 45.11%, Ganderbal 53.69%, effectively. target the Indian troops and Ambani-Adani agricultural government is not taking seri- Aghadi.president Prakash average voter turnout of booths to cast their votes. Anantnag 22.46, Kulgam Official sources on ground launch BAT strikes in the policies on farmers. ous cognisance of the ongoing Ambedkar’s decision to join the 71.93% while the Kashmir SEC further informed that 17.98%, Pulwama 11.06% and confirmed, “in a pinpointed region. Talking to media persons farmers’ agitation. We are tak- morcha being organised by in Division recorded 39.52% aver- Jammu division recorded an 6.55% polling was registered in response the Pak army suffered Meanwhile, fresh ceasefire in Pune, Shetti said that the ing out a morcha from the Mumbai on December 22, age voter turnout. average voter turnout of Shopian. fatal injuries. There was no fur- violation was reported along farmers owing affiliation to Mumbai Suburban Collector’s Shetti said: “We (Ambedkar He further said that 393200 71.93% with Poonch district Similarly, in Jammu divi- ther exchange of firing in the the line of control in Nowshera four organisations – SSS, office to Ambani Estate at BKC and I) may have ideological dif- (210479 male and 182721 recording the highest percent- sion poll percentage of 74.38% forward area. The firing sector of Rajouri on Peasants and Workers’ Party on December 22 to register our ferences, but it is nice of him female votes) people exercised age of 80.12% followed by was recorded in Samba, 72.85 stopped immediately”. Ground Wednesday. (PWP), Prahar and Lok protests against the manner in (Prakash Ambedkar) to have their right to franchise for the Reasi district with 76.75% and in Kathua, 67.75% in Ramban, reports suggested , at least two Defence PRO in Jammu, Sangarsh Samiti (LSS) – would which the Modi government joined us for the farmers’ cause. seventh phase across the 75.63% voting recorded in 73.10 in Rajouri, 69.89 per soldiers of the Pakistan army Lt-Col Devender Anand said, march from the Mumbai has bulldozed the farm bill to I welcome his decision”. Jammu and Kashmir Union Udhampur district. The lowest cent in Kishtwar and 68.66% in were killed in the retaliatory fir- “at about 6.00 p.m Pakistan ini- Suburban collector’s office to favour Ambanis and Adanis,” The morcha planned by Territory. turnout in Jammu division was Jammu district. The SEC ing. tiated 'unprovoked' ceasefire the Ambani group’s office at Shetti said. Shetti is the second farmers’ As per reports pouring in in Doda district which record- informed that polling was held Official sources also violation by firing with small BKC on Tuesday next. Giving details of the farm- protest against the farm bills in from different areas, long ed 58.82%. in 1852 polling stations includ- revealed the area South of Pir arms and shelling mortars “If the Modi government ers’ protests in the run-up to Maharashtra. On December queues of voters were seen at The Kashmir Division ing 1068 from Kashmir divi- Panjal is witnessing hectic along the LoC in Nowshera goes ahead and crushes the the morcha to the Ambani 8, farmers across the state had polling booths where women, recorded 39.52% average voter sion and 784 from Jammu activity along the line of con- sector”. He said the Indian farmers’ agitation in a manner group’s office in Mumbai, Shetti joined the “Bharat Bandh” elderly and first time voters turnout with Bandipora district division. PNS trol following fresh spells of army retaliated befittingly. it is doing, then it will have to said: “The farmers’ ongoing organised by the Maha Vikas ?A & 06""' # ')8 8 # &%""& + ! 6-9 8 * !! ;; ##4&0( & <"6 Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh): Prime just like Republic Day, Independence ? ) * F “We are happy to announce 100% 2472m), (Siddhivinayak to Dadar (Upline Minister Narendra Modi will be the Day, Milad-un-Nabi and Gandhi New Delhi: Union Education Minister Ramesh completion of tunneling work in 4 out of –1106m and downline – 1126m), chief guest at the centenary celebrations Jayanti celebrations are kept above Pokhriyal Nishank on Wednesday announced s it achieved its 35th breakthrough 7 packages. Tunneling in package-4 was (Siddhivinayak to Worli (Upline – 1305m of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) political differences. that the JEE-Mains exam for admission to engi- Anear Dadar Metro Railway station, the particularly a challenging task as all the and downline – 1284m). via video conferencing on December 22 He informed that President Ram neering colleges will be held four times a year Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation stations are located in close proximity to It may be recalled that on November this year. He will attend the virtual Nath Kovind is expected to join other starting 2021 to offer flexibility to students and (MMRC) Ltd announced on Wednesday developments, active road traffic and 6, the MMRC had achieved 34th break- function along with Union Education online centenary functions of the uni- a chance to improve their scores. that it had completed 91 per cent of the popular religious places. Dadar, considered through of the 648-m long tunnel from Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank. versity. “Centenary is a great landmark The first edition of the exam will be held from tunnelling work in the 33.50 km-long fully the heart of the city, will provide connec- Churchgate to Hutatma Chowk station. Thanking the PM for accepting the achievement in the history of any uni- February 23 to 26, followed by rounds in March, underground Colaba-SEEPZ Mumbai tivity that will ease commuting woes of Robbins-made Dual mode hard rock invitation to participate in the cele- versity. AMU and its various units as April and May. “We have examined the sugges- Metro Line 3. Mumbaikars”, MMRC Managing Director Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Surya-1 brations marking 100 years of the well as Alumni Associations have been tions received from students and various quar- With its latest breakthrough, the Ranjit Singh Deol said. completed the upline stretch in 292 days university, Vice-Chancellor Professor organising various programmes attend- ters and it has been decided that JEE-Mains will MMRC has so far completed tunnelling “The Herrenknecht made TBM using 506 rings. Mansoor said, “The outreach of the ed by illustrious people from diverse be held in four sessions in February, March, April work in four out seven packages of the Krishna-1, equipped with Earth Pressure Hutatma Chowk is one of the most university during this historical year fields through the virtual mode fol- and May,” Nishank said. underground Colaba-SEEPZ Mumbai Balance technology, had started its main significant stations on the Colaba-Bandra- would immensely help in the growth lowing the Government of India's “The first session will be held from February Metro Line 3. “We have completed 91 per drive on July 7, 2020 and has completed SEEPZ Metro-3 corridor as it provides and development of the university guidelines to curb the spread of Covid- 23-26 and the results will be declared within five cent of tunnelling work and 61 per cent the downline stretch using 805 rings. The proximity to Churchgate station, Bombay and placement of our students in the 19 pandemic,” said the V-C. days from the last date of exams. The move will of civil work,” a MMRC spokesperson overall progress of Dadar Metro Station is High Court, head offices of various banks private and public sectors.” Landmark AMU buildings and ensure that students don't miss out on opportu- said. around 42 per cent,” MMRC’s Director and financial institutions, Consulates of a Mansoor appealed to the universi- structures from the Administrative nities due to clash of exams or due to the COVID- With the 1.12 km-long tunnel from (Projects) S K Gupta said. few countries, Bombay Stock Exchange, ty community to put in all efforts for Block to the Centenary Gate, the 19 situation at present,” the MOE said in a state- Siddhivinayak to Dadar, the MMRC has The Package-4, which comprises Ballard Estate, many hospitals, Colleges, the success of the forthcoming pro- Engineering College Road to the ment. Nishank also said students will be given a completed package number four -- involv- Siddhivinayak, Dadar and Shitladevi sta- Wankhede and Brabourne Stadiums, grammes and asked the staff members, Polytechnic, Morrison Court Road, choice to answer 75 questions (25 each in ing tunneling of 10.96 km length. In all, tions, witnessed 8 breakthroughs Jehangir Art Gallery, National Gallery of students, alumni and AMU's well- Victoria Gate, the University Mosque, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) out of 90 the MMRC deployed three Tunnel Boring (Nayanagar to Dharavi (Upline – 589m Modern Art (NGMA), Asiatic Library, wishers for their active participation. Strachey Hall and the Sir Syed House (30 each in Physics, Chemistry and Machines (TBMs) during the work on and downline – 589m), (Nayanagar to Gateway of India and a number of deli- He requested the people to keep the would be illuminated on December 17 Mathematics). PNS package number 4. Dadar (Upline – 2491m and downline – cious cuisines etc. centenary programmes above politics and 18 evening. IANS ,645,! * ( A"A0'
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The recovery rate in Thane district remained in He was arrested late on Tuesday, friend's wife at the Officers' Mess, police 16-year-old girl was infections. the state rose marginally from the third spot --after Pune and police said. said. Aallegedly raped by a mid- A day after as 3442 people 18,80.893. 93.60 per cent to 94.1 per cent. Mumbai – after the total number Superintendent of Police (East) Raj The victim's husband, a civilian, dle-aged man in a village in tested positive for Covid-19 and “Today owing to the recon- With 12 new deaths, the of infections rose to 2,48,371, Kumar Agarwal, said, “Col Neeraj Gahlot lodged an FIR against the Army officer at Shamli district of Uttar 70 more people died of the pan- ciliation process of positive cases Covid-19 toll in Mumbai went up while the total deaths climbed was arrested while trying to flee to an the Cantonment police station. Pradesh, police said on demic in various parts of the state, till November 12 – arising out of from 10991 to 11003, while the from 5408 to 5414. unknown place to evade his arrest.” According to the complainant, his wife Wednesday. there was an increase in both the de-duplication of cases and shift- infected cases went up by 521 to Of the 1,18,71,449 samples The police had launched a manhunt is of Russian origin and has been living in The incident took place in infections and deaths. ing of out of state positive cases take the total infections to sent to laboratories, 18,80,893 for Col. Neeraj Gahlot whose mobile loca- India for 10 years. the Jhinjhana police station With 95 fresh deaths, the to concerned States, total positive 2,84,404. have tested positive (15.84 per tion was traced in the vicinity of officers' The accused allegedly had invited his area on Tuesday, they said. Covid-19 toll in Maharashtra cases of the state reduced by Meanwhile, the number of cent) for COVID-19 until mess on Monday evening but he managed civilian friend to the Officer's Mess and The accused lured the vic- climbed from 48,339 to 48,434. 10218. Similarly because of rec- “active cases” total cases in the Wednesday. to evade arrest. gave him an intoxicating drink which tim, who is mentally chal- Taking into account 4304 onciliation, there is a reduction of state dropped from 71,356 to Currently, 5,09,478 people Cantonment Circle, Additional made him unconscious. The Army officer lenged, to his house and raped fresh infections and reconciled 791 in total recovered cases of the 61,454 The fatality rate in the are in home quarantine while Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nikhil subsequently raped his friend's wife. The her, the minor's mother infection figures, the total infec- state,” a statement put out by the state rose from 2.56 per cent to 3993 people are in institutional Pathak, said that a team headed by accused also allegedly assaulted the woman said in her complaint to the tions in the state went up to state public health department 2.58 per cent. quarantine. Chakeri police SHO Ravi Srivastava was when she put up a resistance. IANS police. !"#$%$% ( 45"600 750%8 &'1&0 "" 3$"&'!&0 "" & +%750%8 &'1&0 ""8 * /012,3 *))2"4 ,! + * ( ! * % (0"+/! * 6 ! ( -0& &(&0 "4(" 06(5 '"( "1"("40%!"& " $(%1 # ? ( ( " "&" "%&55 +"00"(1&5 5"40"50 "% ( ? 3=>/ (1@ ( . ( ( *+,!-./015$ ? 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Not only did other democracies where ten- was upheld by the courts then. But Trump who overruled the to control wild ideas like using the courts reject Texas’s plea dencies to take liberties with * /) + ! ( ! soon and awkwardly so for choice and appointed General military personnel to control challenging the results towards institutions are apparent. Trump, the Supreme Court start- Mark Milley instead. Later, civil unrest on the streets of the the four battleground States but (The writer, a military vet- * $ + , - ed asserting its independent views General Milley had to so often US. Expectedly, Mark Esper too it effectively did so on grounds eran, is a former Lt Governor ! that militated against Trump’s navigate through the minefield was fired and yet another ‘loy- that willy-nilly checkmate sim- of Andaman & Nicobar ) preferences — even Trump’s per- of Trump’s fickle, whimsical and alist’ ushered in. ilar misadventures in other Islands and Puducherry. The - . /( sonal appointees like Justice Brett overtly political theatrics that But to the credit of both the States too. 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Biden and Vice # + / endorsement of the Pinarayi '0"/0" %" & O"" % & + "&A "" (" 6"/0" %" 010 (5"&%+& President-elect Kamala Harris will )* # ( Vijayan Government’s laudable 0(%0"05 '""0" & +1&5"&(&0 7 ""% & 4'&0 4&+("&''6"6(""6500 & +(1 (%A take their oaths of office outside the social welfare programmes and %0"& """ & & +&%" %0 "& % & + 6"0%&'" "1"01'"7 US Capitol building as inauguration ( best possible handling of the 0''010%&"" & +50 5""5&0 7 1 Bhagwan Thadani planners make the arrangements. # COVID-19 pandemic as well as 40% & 40(&" 1&%" 04 6'%& + " 1"&0( Mumbai The hidden mechanics of 8< 0 11 ( an unequivocal rejection of the electing a US President have drawn attempts by the Congress and the Winter Session was a good hope Q new scrutiny this year as President (3=>/ = 12 )* BJP to implicate the office of the for discussion and making some Donald Trump continues to deny 6 5 ! / -S Chief Minister in the much hyped Sir — When the 9/11 terror attack progress. But now this hope has Sir — This has reference to the that he has been beaten fair and + ( gold smuggling case. occurred, a Parliament session vanished. The session was can- report ‘Pranab’s son and daughter square even though Biden has offi- 17( ( The CPI(M)-led LDF was called at one day’s notice in celled apparently due to the lock horns over his memoir’ cially secured enough electors to Government can now feel a huge national interest. The same prin- COVID scare but today’s farmers’ (December 16). They have each become the next US President. 3 sense of relief that the orchestrat- ciple should have been applied in rally in Narela was organised by the issued statements either in favour CK Subramaniam ( ed campaign against it has met India where a farmer agitation is ruling party itself, which contra- of suppressing certain portions of, Navi Mumbai = 3 ( with failure. continuing for 20 days and both dicts the Government’s statement. or fully publishing Pranab G David Milton sides are sticking to their guns. Yash Pal Ralhan Mukherjee’s book, The 2 -S / Maruthancode With no solution in sight, the Jalandhar Presidential Years. (!--!$%-+#'+1!!$A28)'(<4+8 !"#$%$% : 15# 02. $ 2 !,-.2 0.$/#!,-.2 B ;B = ;=; ; ? = ? ; C B ;;B ? ; === ?B BB ? < ;< BP < && &0 ( &" 6"" &6&'&&" L E: L 04( &K(": &A) (5('(" = @ 00 "5 "40%(
(13(./04 "3;. @ *! + A % $ ! , / " # ( %! ! * ? # ( - 5 / 1HH7 3 ) 9 RS: / ( . P# / / / 0 O / ( / Q # ( + - $ ( P/ / (-2 ". 3# Q 5 J # 5 - n November 27, through a gazette notifica- / ? tion, the Union Ministry of Environment, / ( OForest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) / J B ( announced the constitution of an Apex Committee 5 () for Implementation of the Paris Agreement (AIPA). This panel has been constituted for the purpose of / ensuring a coordinated response on climate change + 5 / 5 matters that protects the country’s interests and 5 ) J 5 ( ensures that India is on track towards meeting its 5 6 climate change obligations under the Paris # ( Agreement, including its submitted Nationally ? ) Determined Contributions (NDCs). One of the func- . + tions of this committee is to “commission and rec- 5 ( ommend independent research and analytical stud- ? / P5 () Q / ( ies and plan capacity-building and training activi- 5 ) # ( ties” on the above issues. Indigenous research and development (R&D) 5 in India requires greater attention of the Government . in the critical areas of climate change mitigation and = 5 adaptation. It calls for coordinated actions in mis- ( sion mode with concomitant allocation of public # resources — an area that leaves a lot to be desired 5 at present. Even if we were to keep real innovations " # . aside, in a scenario where a substantial share of our ! 5 , climate action is based on imported technologies and 5 % products, adaptive R&D is critical to ensure their optimal performance levels under local conditions, !!, !, $ throughout their lifespan. Moreover, business- encouraging innovation and substantial- resource stress, prioritising short-term This, in turn, leads to the relative 5 $ > research, too, is an important part of taking a prod- <, , : ly increasing the number of research and impactful areas over the long-term ones negotiating powers of different countries, = ) uct to its ultimate consumer in a timely fashion. development workers per one million peo- that R&D initiatives tend to be. ones that are knowledge generators vis-à- + 9 1@<4 ( Although as per the Global Innovation Index ) ple and public and private research and Incidentally, the erstwhile Planning vis those who receive them. Investments . + 2020, featuring 131 economies, India has moved up )/ development spending.” Commission, too, had set a goal of two per in R&D then go beyond self-reliance and 3 5 /: to 48th place, it may be noted that globally about $!, > $ So the big question is, where are we cent of the GDP in the 12th Five-Year Plan, get linked to larger national interests. After ) ( 72 per cent of spending is in sectors like Information : $ ,$ in this respect? The United Nations i.e., by 2017. However, the worrisome part all, Aatmanirbhar Bharat can only be built and Communications Technology (ICT) hardware : )! $: Educational, Scientific and Cultural is that investment in R&D by two critical on the solid foundation of R&D-led # and electronic equipment, pharmaceuticals and ,: , Organisation Institute for Statistics tracks sectors — private and higher education, innovations across value chains. As elab- / 0 biotechnology, automobiles, software and ICT ser- <) / these indicators. In 2018, the top countries is even lower. Generally speaking, it is pub- orated by Jaishankar, a self-reliant India 6 > ( vices, with a minimal share of sectors dealing with $ in terms of gross expenditure on R&D lic funding that supports R&D of new is essentially all about building its domes- climate actions. It is imperative, therefore, for the (public as well as private spend) as a share technologies, given the higher risks tic strengths and enhancing its capabili- = $ / : AIPA to earnestly take up research and innovation / of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP), involved and negligible assurance of their ties. For that to happen, India will have to " 6 ! in areas around climate action. It must draw a plan were Israel (4.95 per cent), the Republic commercial success. Private sector fund- enhance its investment in research and . for outcome-oriented collaborative research in pri- $, , : of Korea (4.8 per cent), Sweden (3.33 per ing may come at a later stage, leveraging technology development in frontier areas, ority areas that are either potentially impacted by < $ cent), Japan (3.26 per cent) and Austria promising outcomes of publicly-funded including those that are of relevance to climate change or contribute to it. Climate action ! ,$ (3.17 per cent). While China stands at 12th early-stage efforts. When Prime Minister intensive climate action. # / can be broadly categorised into climate change mit- position with 2.18 per cent of the GDP Narendra Modi declared in the just-con- However, indigenous research should @8(@D igation and adaptation. ! being its R&D spending, India was at 38th cluded Climate Ambition Summit that, not be confused with isolated research to On the mitigation front are those technologies :$, place with research spending of 0.65 per “India is not only on track to achieve its be carried out by Indian entities alone. ( / ( that help in the reduction of greenhouse gas /, cent of the GDP. It ranks as one of the low- Paris Agreement targets but to exceed Rather it is all about research and inno- , % 5 # (GHG) emissions, such as renewable energy and ) $ est spenders among the BRICS countries. them beyond expectations” or the UN vations led by India through leveraging technologies for decarbonising in hard-to-abate sec- Not only this, our ranking in another indi- Secretary-General exhorts countries to collaborative competencies of a range of S :$ $)$ : tors like steel, cement and heavy transport. At the $ ,: cator, namely, the number of researchers declare a climate emergency until the global players. And it depends on incul- # ( other end of the spectrum are technologies and prac- per million inhabitants (in full time world has reached net zero CO2 emis- cating research temperament among the # ( tices to empower society to adapt to the adverse ,: , employment) is off the mark, too. With sions; obviously this cannot happen on the Indian youth and creating state-of-the-art ( impacts of climate change. Several scientific stud- $ 252 researchers per million inhabitants, we back of imported technologies alone. innovation ecosystems across the coun- 5 ( ies had already cautioned that India should be ready $, are near the bottom rung as compared to As the numerous problems to be try. Above all, we must aspire to be among ) # / 5 ) ( for more extreme weather events — like cyclones, China (1,307), Denmark (8,065) and addressed are local in a country of the size the top nations as per globally recognised / 5 flooding and droughts — on account of the accel- Korea (7,980). This is not a demograph- of India the solutions, too, will have to be R&D and innovation criteria. ) 9 $ : ) erated pace of climate change. ic dividend one would have envisaged. developed indigenously, tailored to our If we can reach seemingly audacious In such a scenario, research focus areas would Indeed, a report on ‘India’s R&D unique but varied requirements, more so renewable energy goals in less than a # 5 include climate-resilient crops, early warning sys- Expenditure Ecosystem’ compiled by the from the perspective of equity and inclu- decade, there is no reason as to why we tems, disaster risk management, resilient coastal Economic Advisory Council to the Prime siveness. The fact that the AIPA is slated cannot set our ambitions high in terms of 9 > : infrastructure, water management technologies Minister (EAC-PM) in mid-2019 laments to provide inputs to the Prime Minister’s excellence in research and innovations, . and public health. For instance, as per the recently that while in absolute terms our R&D Council on Climate Change, must accord too. Considering that public spending on ) 9 ! : released Lancet Countdown report on health and cli- expenditure has increased, as a fraction of it the required heft to overcome usual research is only one part of the pie, busi- # / 5 ( ) mate change, India recorded the highest loss in pro- the GDP, public expenditure on R&D has bureaucratic indifference. nesses and higher educational sectors, too, # 5 ductivity because of extreme heat in 2019. To address been stagnant. It has remained between Viewed from a broader national will have to play their part. Appropriate ) 9 / such challenges, the country needs solutions that suit 0.6-0.7 per cent of the GDP over the last interest perspective, the need for signifi- incentive frameworks could nudge the pri- : / P5 ( its specific demands while taking into account its two decades. Now, India has set a goal to cant and continued public spending on cli- vate sector to scale up its research fund- ) Q / 5 ) climatic conditions, energy consequences, as well as up its R&D spending to two per cent of mate-related research cannot be overem- ing in climate technologies, among other 5 ) 0 # affordability. the GDP by 2022. However, this was in the phasised. And this should certainly not be areas of national importance on one The United Nations’ Sustainable Development pre-Coronavirus era. Now, the implica- limited to supporting public-funded insti- hand and help steer higher education insti- 5 () / ( Goal (SDG) 9 aims to “build resilient infrastructure, tions of large-scale reallocation of public tutions only. Given that in today’s world tutions towards research on the other. The promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation resources for battling the virus have to be technology is a core part of diplomacy as war against climate change requires in- " 5 () and foster innovation.” Target 9.5 of SDG 9 reads seen on such “non-priority” goals. There argued by our External Affairs Minister country arsenal, urgently. “enhance scientific research, upgrade the technolog- is enough evidence from across the globe S Jaishankar, the central role of climate (The writer is Senior Director, Social 9 ical capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, that governments often tend to reduce technologies in geopolitics must be recog- Transformation, TERI. The views expressed : in particular developing ones, including, by 2030, public research funding when faced with nised fully. are personal.) =>? 10#/5$/4/
in bone-chilling cold while respond- them the basic facilities of road, water unique in the sense that certain tecting their land rights. ing to news reporters does not mince and electricity but instead they chose deprived sections (West Pakistan The fact is to the contrary. Section words. It is clear that they are voting to mislead them with false slogans and Refugees, Valmikis and Gorkhas) are 118 in Himachal is restrictive and does for development and employment. It dreams of greener pastures while lin- voting for the first time. (Earlier they not put an absolute ban on the sale and is their sole agenda since they have ing their own pockets with the gener- could vote only for parliamentary elec- purchase of land and property in been deprived of it for long. ous assistance received from successive tions). There are reserved seats for the Himachal. It has provisions through Connectivity, education, health and Central governments. women and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for which, with the approval of the :: basic amenities still elude the people Kashmir’s identity the world over the first time. A new crop of grassroots Government, anyone can buy land and ! :: * despite huge amounts of funds received was recognised as a multilingual, leadership is emerging which augers property in the State. However, the new (.- .&3 from successive Central governments. multi-faith, multi-cultural plural soci- well for the future. land law of J&K totally bans the sale $&"" 04"0' O Where did all these funds vanish? ety famous for peaceful co-existence. The Union Territory (UT) of J&K of agricultural land to other than the 1" ''" Reports are surfacing of projects But the political leaders are responsi- now has 100 per cent reservation for existing agriculturists. %"""6"" 5'&%6" & oters decided the fate of 298 shown as completed in files but not ble for the murder of the famous locals in all jobs, including gazetted and However, at long last, the common candidates, including 72 actually existing on the ground. Voters Kashmiri identity. They promoted non-gazetted ones. No other State/UT man has understood how unscruplous & "7*( #"0' O Vwomen, contesting the sev- are openly accusing their leaders of secessionism, separatism and radical- in the country enjoys this unique priv- leaders misled them and deprive them "50 ''"%0( & enth phase of the District Development having cheated them time and again isation, leading to the onslaught on the power to shift to the towns and villages. ilege. The amended land laws were also of basic amenities while filling their %"""%& Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and becoming unreachable and inap- Kashmiri Pandit community, the However, now the process to undo the used by the status quoists to create fear own coffers. They are happy with the "'(&"70 A%"%6" and Kashmir (J&K) on Wednesday. A proachable after the elections are over, indigenous community of the Valley, ills and woes of 70 years of misrule has among the people claiming that their much-awaited change they were yearn- +'06'+0(1045'&%6& + total of 31 DDC constituencies went leaving them to their plight which has forcing them to flee in the face of large- been set in motion with all sincerity. lands would be snatched and forcibly ing for and are hopeful that the rep- to the polls, including 13 in Kashmir not changed during the last 70 years. scale ethnic cleansing. This includes elections to the second purchased by outsiders. People are resentatives they choose for the DDC "" " & +0 " division and 18 in Jammu division. The People have also realised that they were Corrupt leaders delayed the devo- and third tiers of PRI by holding elec- being confused by quoting the protec- will meet their much-wanted basic 0 4"'0 +6"" response of the people across both emotionally exploited with slogans like lution of powers to the grassroots by tions for Block Development Councils tion enjoyed by a few States under needs. 50 & "" %&&0 regions to the elections is a curt mes- self-rule, greater autonomy and so on. not holding elections to the (BDCs) and District Development Article 371. Often people are misled (The author is a Jammu-based vet- &%10&6'"K"4&& " sage to the status quo lobby. Had these leaders been serious and Panachayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Councils (DDCs). ULBs’ elections by drawing comparison with neigh- eran political commentator, columnist, 5" 04 #7 The vast majority standing in committed to the welfare of the peo- Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). They were held, too. bouring Himachal Pradesh stating that security and strategic analyst. The long queues outside the polling booths ple, they could have easily provided were loathe to allow the centre of The ongoing DDC elections are the State has a special provision pro- views expressed are personal.) L " &0&'M !"#$%$% < 4 & ! !
Washington: The US Congress language urging the Chinese this month. veto the bill as it lacks a repeal the United States government with India and its growing ter- NDAA says that China “should China is also engaged in has officially passed the USD government to end its military The inclusion of this provi- of legal protections for social will send a clear message that ritorial claims. work with” India toward de- hotly contested territorial dis- 740 billion defence policy bill, aggression against India along sion, which Krishnamoorthi media companies. However, China's military provocations of The Senate agreed to escalating the situation along the putes in both the South China which among other things the LAC. led as an amendment when the the NDAA has been passed by India will not be tolerated,” he include the provisions of the bill Line of Actual Control through Sea and the East China Sea. include calling out Chinese China and India have been bill passed the House, reflects Congress for the last 59 years. said. that was passed by the House in existing diplomatic mechanisms China claims sovereignty over aggression against India along locked in a military standoff the US government's strong “Violent aggression is sel- “The United States is com- its version of the bill. and refrain from attempting to all of the South China Sea. the Line of Actual Control along the Line of Actual Control support for its allies and part- dom the answer, and this is mitted to standing with our The House bill contained settle disputes through coercion Vietnam, Malaysia, the (LAC). (LAC) in eastern Ladakh since ners like India in the Indo- especially true for the Line of allies and partners like India in provisions that would express or force. Philippines, Brunei and Taiwan The US House of May this year. Several rounds of Pacific region and beyond. Actual Control, which is the dis- resolving the border standoff the sense of Congress on cross- Attempts by China to have counter claims. Representatives and the Senate talks between the two countries Krishnamoorthi's measure, puted border region that sepa- using diplomatic means,' border violence between China advance baseless territorial Beijing has built up and on Tuesday passed the National to resolve the standoff have not which passed each chamber rates the People's Republic of Krishnamoorthi said. and India and the growing ter- claims, including those in the militarised many of the islands Defense Authorization Act yielded any concrete outcome. with overwhelming bipartisan China from India,” As approved by the confer- ritorial claims of Beijing. South China Sea, the East China and reefs it controls in the (NDAA), which included key The House and Senate ver- support, will become law if Krishnamoorthi said. ence report, the powerful Expressing “significant con- Sea, and with respect to Bhutan, region. Both areas are stated to components of Indian- sions of the bill were reconciled President Donald Trump signs “By including my resolution NDAA says that it is the sense cern” over the continued mili- are destabilising and inconsis- be rich in minerals, oil and other American Congressman Raja by a bipartisan Congressional it. language in the NDAA and of the Congress on the aggres- tary aggression by China along tent with international law, says natural resources and are also Krishnamoorthi's resolution conference committee earlier Trump has threatened to signing that legislation into law, sion of China along the border the border with India, the the bill. vital to global trade. PTI & ( @5 9!* * ( /%B C & Q & Washington: Three blocks from cellphones only gained texting for the transition is for Vice the White House, office space capabilities a few years ago. President-elect Kamala Harris , 2 Washington: Robert Reed says he acknowledging him as president- ularities in the vote count on Fox for more than 500 Biden tran- And many employees will need to receive the highly classified will always believe the 2020 elec- elect, many Trump voters across News and conservative talk radio sition staffers sits mostly idle. to be present at the White President's Daily Brief. *,)::: tion was stolen from President the country seem to be doing the to trust the election's outcome and The government is shipping House to access classified infor- Telework is possible for Donald Trump. The retired police same. doesn't feel he'll ever knows the out laptops so staffers can work mation. some White House staff, and U Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said officer-turned-construction work- Interviews with voters, along true margin of victory. from home. President-elect Joe Biden's team has limited improvements in both secure Eon Wednesday she saw clear progress in the trade er believes fraud marred the vote, with fresh surveys of Republicans, (Biden won the Election Biden, surrounded by just a experience with staffing a phys- and unclassified videoconfer- talks with the U.K., turning a post-Brexit deal from a no matter how many courts reject- suggest their unfounded doubts College by a vote of 306 to 232.) handful of aides in Delaware, is ical office during the pandem- encing have been made over the fleeting possibility into an ever more realistic possibil- ed that claim. about the integrity of the vote But Adams doesn't think the elec- using Zoom to oversee his plans ic. His campaign went all-virtual last two decades. But the lack of ity. Still, a day after the Electoral remain. But there is far less con- tion was rigged enough to change to assume power. in mid-March, clearing out its in-person coordination could Von der Leyen confirmed that the major problems College made Joe Biden's win offi- sensus on what should be done the outcome, even if he But Biden soon will be Philadelphia headquarters and pose an additional challenge to had been reduced to just two — fair competition in the cial, the ardent Trump supporter about it and whether to carry that believes it was “rigged enough entering a no-Zoom zone at the sending staff back to their fam- the new government facing a EU market and fishing rights for EU vessels in U.K. from the suburbs of Lancaster, resentment forward. that it should be questioned more.” White House — just one sign of ilies in Washington, New York multitude of crises. Waters. Even though she still spoke only of a “very nar- Pennsylvania, was ready to move For some, like Reed, the He'd like to see more investiga- the challenges his new admin- and beyond. His transition team Further complicating mat- row” path to a deal, she added that nontheless “I can on. Electoral College vote was the tions. istration will face when it moves plotted out his path to power ters, the Biden team must devise tell you that there is a path to an agreement.” “I think it's pretty much over,” clear end of a process. Others have Republicans across the coun- to Washington in the midst of entirely online. health and safety protocols from It was still far more optimistic than previous com- Reed said of Trump's ongoing vowed to continue to protest with try — from local officials to gov- a pandemic. The closest Biden's team scratch. The Trump adminis- ments coming from British Prime Minister Boris quest to overturn the results of the demonstrations like the one that ernors to Attorney General After months of making a has come to experimenting tration was, at best, a caution- Johnson, and even any assessment of success over the election. “I trust the Electoral turned violent in Washington, William Barr — have said repeat- virtue of the cautious approach with in-person work was elec- ary tale in how not to run a past months. College.” For weeks, Trump has D.C., over the weekend. And edly there is no evidence mass his campaign and transition tion night, when a small selec- workplace during a pandemic. “This is now a case of being so close and yet being been on a mission to convince his some said they hoped GOP lead- voter fraud affected the outcome. team have taken toward tion of masked and socially dis- Despite relying on an so far,” von der Leyen told the EU parliament, which loyal base that his victory was ers would press for more investi- Trump and his allies brought a COVID-19, Biden's prudence tanced aides in Wilmington, aggressive testing regimen that will have to approve any deal brokered with the U.K. stolen and the contest gations to put the doubts Trump flurry of lawsuits, but nearly all will be tested by technology and Delaware, monitored returns in is not available in other work- Britain left the 27-nation bloc in January but for rigged. sowed to rest. have been dismissed by tradition when he arrives on hotel conference rooms, a far places, the West Wing under the rest of this year is still in a transition period that With help from conservative They are people like Scott judges. January 20. cry from running a White President Donald Trump has kept all trade ties the same with the EU. media, polls show he's had con- Adams, a retiree and Trump voter The Supreme Court, which White House computers House 24/7. been the locus of at least two sig- These talks deal with trading relations between the siderable success. But now that the living in Rehoboth Beach, includes three Trump-nominated don't allow the popular video Even now, the most promi- nificant outbreaks of COVID- two sides starting on Jan. 1, which makes a tough time- Electoral College has formalized Delaware, who said he accepts justices, denied requests to hear a conference software Zoom or nent use of the 100,000-plus 19 since Trump himself came line for the negotiations. Biden's win and Republican offi- Biden's victory — but “with reser- pair of cases aimed at invalidating rival systems like Google Meet square feet (9,290 square down with the virus five weeks “The clock puts us in a very difficult position,” said cials, including Senate Leader vations.” Adams said he's heard the outcome of the election in key and Slack. Government-issue meters) of office space reserved before Election Day. AP von der Leyen. Mitch McConnell, are finally too much discussion about irreg- battleground states. AP /"% " " %& 1$ & $(%1&''& 0'" & 0 +0& + 1%( - . "'05 0 '&&+&0 "'" 01"& " &' ( &B &( " # 2 10''&"0("044&5&' *%% E1B( & "&+ Berlin: Germany hit a new Washington: US President Donald litigation,” McEnany said. “Yesterday Washington: Indian-American US Air Dragon,” he posted on his Facebook record level of coronavirus : * moned to Islamabad from Trump is still involved in ongoing liti- was one step in the constitutional process Force Colonel Raja Chari has been page. This will be the first spaceflight for deaths as it entered a harder Qatar, where they have been gation related to the November 3 presi- leading up to the January 20th date in the selected as the Commander of the Chari, who became a NASA astronaut lockdown on Wednesday, clos- high-level Afghan-Taliban negotiating since September dential election, according to a top Constitution,” she said. SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the in 2017. He was born in Milwaukee, but ing shops and schools to try to Adelegation arrived here on with Afghan government rep- White House official. McEnany defended Trump's litiga- International Space Station (ISS) by considers Cedar Falls, Iowa, his home- bring down stubbornly high Wednesday to hold talks with resentatives, officials close to The statement from White House tion against elections. NASA and the European Space Agency. town, NASA said. new cases. the top Pakistani leadership as the talks said. Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany came President Trump still refuses to con- Chari, 43, will serve as the com- He is a colonel in the US Air Force The country recorded part of efforts to push forward According to a report in a day after members of the Electoral cede, making unsubstantiated claims of mander while NASA's Tom Marshburn and joins the mission with extensive 179.8 deaths of new infections the reconciliation process, amid The Express Tribune, the del- College met in various states and formally widespread fraud during the presidential will be pilot and ESA's Matthias Maurer experience as a test pilot. He has accu- per 100,000 residents over the growing incidents of violence egation will discuss issues of elected Joe Biden, a Democrat, as the 46th election won by Biden. will serve as a mission specialist for the mulated more than 2,500 hours of last seven days, a new high and in Afghanistan mutual interest, in particular, President of the United States. Biden is “I think pursuing legitimate litiga- SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS, flight time in his career. Chari was select- significantly more than the The Taliban Political problems of refugees, relaxation scheduled to be sworn-in on January 20. tion through the judicial system is in no which is expected to launched next year. ed earlier this month as a member of the 149 per 100,000 reported a Commission (TPC), headed and facilitation of Afghan's “The president is still involved in way assaulting democracy. In fact, it's A fourth crew member will be Artemis Team and is now eligible for week ago by the Robert Koch by Mullah Abdul Ghani movement to Pakistan, as well ongoing litigation related to the election. using democrat institutions in the man- added at a later date, following a review assignment to a future lunar mission, it Institute, the country's disease Baradar, is on a December 16- as issues faced by Afghan Yesterday's vote was one step in the con- ner they are to be used: to pursue legit- by NASA and its international partners, said in a statement. control center. 18 visit to Pakistan, traders. stitutional process. So, I will leave that to imate claims with sworn affidavits and NASA said in a statement on Monday. Chari's father Srinivas Chari came It also blew past its previ- according to the Foreign Office The visit of the TPC dele- him,” McEnany told reporters on Tuesday additional evidence,” she said. “Excited and honored to be train- to the US at a young age from ous daily total, with Germany's (FO). gation is part of Pakistan's pol- at a news conference. Trump, she said, believes he certainly ing with @astro_matthias and Hyderabad for an engineering degree. 16 states reporting 952 people “During the visit, the del- icy to reach out to key Afghan McEnany was responding to a was under assault when it comes to the @AstroMarshburn in prep for a trip to “It's official... Next stop: had died of the virus, the egation will meet with the parties in the peace process question if Trump, a Republican, has any investigations into his administration. the @Space_Station,” Chari said in a International @Space_Station! In late agency said. That was far Foreign Minister and call on with a view to facilitating the plans to invite Biden to the White House “The Mueller probe, the unfortunate way tweet on Monday. 2021, I'll fly to humankind's orbital out- greater than the previous daily the Prime Minister,” the FO Intra-Afghan Negotiations that now that the Electoral College has voted. that our FBI was mishandled by folks like “Proud to be working and training post for the first time, continuing our record set Friday of 598 deaths, said. commenced in Doha on “Does the president acknowledge that Joe Andy McCabe, by folks like Jim Comey, with Matthias Maurer and Thomas quest to discover more in space for although included two days of The visit comes after a September 12, 2020. Biden is the president-elect,” she was and weaponised in a political way against Henry Marshburn in preparation for a #Earth. Get ready for #cosmickiss – a figures from the hard-hit east- delegation led by US special “Pakistan will continue to asked. his candidacy and then against his pres- mission to the International Space declaration of love for space,” Maurer ern state of Saxony, which did representative for Afghanistan support an inclusive, broad- “The president is pursuing ongoing idency,” she added. PTI Station aboard the SpaceX Crew tweeted. PTI not report Tuesday. AP reconciliation, Zalmay based and comprehensive Khalilzad, on Monday met political settlement for durable Pakistan's Army chief General peace, stability and prosperity .* & * &+"& &0(4" Qamar Javed Bajwa and dis- in Afghanistan and the region,” cussed with him the ongoing said the FO. 9!* * % Afghan peace process. It is the second visit of the 60 & 11" 6""%& AP reported that Baradar TPC delegation this year after * % ! and his delegation were sum- it visited Pakistan in August. Kankara (Nigeria): Anger, fear and exhaustion. Anxiety has Kathmandu: Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple, overwhelmed many parents in Nigeria's northern village of the 5th century holy Hindu shrine, opened for pil- Kankara who await word on their sons who are among the grims on Wednesday after being closed for nine more than 330 kidnapped by extremists from a government months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. boys' school late Friday. Pashupatinath Temple is the largest temple com- Nigeria's Boko Haram jihadist rebels have claimed respon- plex in Nepal and stretches on both sides of the sibility for the abduction of the students from the Government Bagmati River and sees thousands of worshippers Science Secondary School in Kankara. from Nepal and India daily. Hundreds of other students managed to escape by jump- Entry of devotees inside the temple premises was ing the fence during the extremists' attack or by fleeing as prohibited since the Nepal government imposed a they were taken into the nearby forest. lockdown in March to curb the spread of the coro- Boko Haram kidnapped the boys from the school because navirus. Special safety measures have been adopted it believes Western education is un-Islamic, the r to open the temple which is situated in the outskirts ebels' leader Abubakar Shekau said in a video claiming respon- of Kathmandu, said Pradeep Dhakal, chief of the sibility for the attack, according to SITE Intelligence Pashupati Temple Area Trust. PTI Group. AP !"#$%$% ! 6
( 6 * ! $ (*$$ )-4 % . * ! % @+$ 0 @A the prominent gainers, advanc- itive news flows continued to strong commitment to revive B ing up to 3.11 per cent. attract investors’ interest in the economy and dismal real ness. These cast great respon- participatory approaches in On the other hand, ICICI domestic equities. Further, interest rate scenario globally sibility on financial education the journey towards greater Bank, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, improving prospects of corpo- continued to act as key tail- ssues concerning cyber secu- providers,” he emphasised. financial literacy, he added. lobal technology services UltraTech Cement, Tech rate earnings recovery, weak winds to attract FPIs flows Irity and data protection must Financial inclusion in the The Governor also stressed Gcompany NTT Ltd. on ? Mahindra and HCL Tech were dollar index, consistent into Indian equities,” said be addressed to gain confi- country, he said, is poised to that in a large country like Wednesday said Abhijit Dubey among the major laggards, improvement in coronavirus Binod Modi, Head- Strategy at dence of the excluded section grow exponentially with digi- India with an aspiring popula- will succeed Jason Goodall as skidding up to 1.09 per cent. recovery rates, government’s Reliance Securities. in use of technology, which is tal savvy millennials joining the tion, financial education can- its Global Chief Executive ) * Asian bourses closed necessary for promoting finan- workforce, social media blur- not remain just the responsi- Officer.Dubey takes the role broadly higher amid hopes cial inclusion, Reserve Bank ring the urban-rural divide bility of financial sector regu- following over 20 years with quity benchmarks raced to that COVID-19 vaccines and /0' +& ! 7 Governor Shaktikanta Das said and technology shaping the lators. global advisory firm McKinsey Enew peaks for the fourth economic stimulus by govern- on Wednesday. policy interventions. This aspect has been high- & Company.Dubey will join straight session on Wednesday ments around the world will # N&'" * 4:7- “Technology, though For harnessing the near lighted in the National Strategy NTT in early February and for- as participants took note of revive economic growth. being a great enabler, can also universal reach of bank for Financial Education (NSFE mally step into his new role on continuously improving European equities surged lead to exclusion of certain seg- accounts across the length and 2020-2025) document which April 1, 2021. He will be based macroeconomic indicators and to 10-month highs on -(%1 *# ments of society,” Das said in breadth of the country, there recommends a multi-stake- at the company’s headquarters positive trends in global mar- prospects of a Brexit trade deal ) * his keynote address at a webi- needs to be greater focus on holder led approach to achieve in London.”We are looking kets. and expectations of swift roll- nar on ‘Investing in Investor penetration of sustainable cred- financial wellbeing of all. forward to welcoming Abhijit The BSE Sensex settled out of coronavirus vaccina- he rupee appreciated 5 Education in India: Priorities it, investment, insurance and “Going forward, increas- to the NTT family in 2021 to 403.29 points or 0.87 per cent tion. old price gained 215 to Tpaise to close at 73.58 for Action’, organised by the pension products by addressing ingly, educational institutions, lead the next generation of our higher at 46,666.46, while the “Domestic equities Gtouch 49,059 per 10 against the US dollar on NCAER. demand side constraints with industry bodies and other business,” Goodall who is the NSE Nifty climbed 114.85 remained in the grip of bulls, gram in the national capital Wednesday, propped up by The RBI Governor added enhanced customer protection, stakeholders like think tanks, current Global CEO for NTT points or 0.85 per cent to recording fresh highs fairly on Wednesday supported by sustained foreign fund that it was imperative to build Das said. The interventions in research institutions should Ltd. said in a 13,682.70 -- record closing for supported by firm global mar- strong global precious metal inflows and a weak greenback trust in formal financial ser- financial education would have come forward to shoulder the statement.Following a three both the benchmarks. kets. Emerging prospects of prices, according to HDFC overseas. Strong domestic vices among the hitherto to be customised in local lan- responsibility of increasing month handover period, Both the indices also additional fiscal stimulus in the Securities. equities also strengthened excluded population. guage and local settings keep- financial literacy through Goodall will retire from his marked their all-time intra-day US and satisfactory progress on In the previous trade, investor sentiment, traders “Adequate safeguards need ing the different target audience appropriate awareness cam- executive role on June 30, 2021 highs of 46,704.97 and coronavirus vaccination bol- gold had closed at 48,844 said. At the interbank forex to be reinforced to address in mind, he pointed out. paigns,” Das said. Financial and will remain as a Board 13,692.35, respectively. stered investors’ sentiments. per 10 gram.Silver price market, the rupee opened at issues of cyber security, data The scaling up of Centre inclusion initiatives in India Director for NTT Ltd, and In the Sensex pack, HDFC, Barring PSU banks, all key sec- jumped 1,185 to 64,822 73.49 against the US dollar confidentiality, mis-selling, cus- for Financial Literacy (CFL) started in the aftermath of first Dimension Data, as well as act ONGC, Bharti Airtel, Asian toral indices recorded gains. per kilogram. It was at and witnessed an intra-day tomer protection and grievance projects across the country at All India Rural Credit Survey as a strategic advisor for the Paints, Titan, TCS and “Encouraging data for key 63,637 per kilogram in the high of 73.48 and a low of redress through appropriate the block level would be the in 1954 with promotion of NTT Venture Capital busi- Mahindra and Mahindra were economic indicators and pos- previous trade. 73.60. financial education and aware- cornerstone of community-led cooperatives. ness. <% 5'" &0 ''N:" 5 "" 0 0&4"1"'F1" & 6 ( assignment for a validity peri- Mhz of spectrum identified by permissible exit load and notified in the ‘Gazette of India’ constitutional expert and for- od of 20 years. the DoT for 5G services is reducing the timeline for pay- on September 27 after receiv- mer Lok Sabha Secretary- he Union Cabinet on A total of 2,251.25 MHz is being used by the Navy, and the arket regulator Sebi on ment of dividend. Also, the mid ongoing protests by ing the President’s assent. General Subhash Kashyap said: TWednesday approved a being offered with a total val- Department of Space has also MWednesday decided to board cleared a proposal for Athousands of farmers A senior Agriculture “These are national laws applic- proposal for the auction of uation of Rs 3,92,332.70 crore made claims on a significant relax profitability criteria for permitting other modes for against three new Farm Acts Ministry official told PTI: “The able throughout the country. 2,251.25 megahertz of spec- (at reserve price),” an official portion of these radiowaves. becoming a mutual fund spon- payment of dividend and pro- and assertions by some states three farm laws enacted by the They are printed in the Gazette trum worth 3.92 lakh crore at statement said. The industry has also sor with a view to facilitating viding clarity with respect to that they would not notify central government are nation- and that is the notification for the base price. “The notice inviting appli- been demanding the govern- innovation and expansion in payment of interest and penal- these legislations, government al laws. the entire country.” The telecom ministry cation shall be issued in this ment to lower the base price of the MF sector.The regulator has ty in case of delay in dividend officials and constitutional They have come into force “I don’t think it is neces- plans to issue a notice to invite month and by auction will be 5G spectrum as each operator also decided to segregate and payment. With regards to experts said these are already across the country from the sary for states to separately bids in December and hold the conducted by March,” Prasad will need to shell out around ring-fence assets and liabilities sponsor eligibility, Sebi said national laws and therefore date of notification. So, a sep- notify them,” he added. spectrum auction by March, told reporters after the Cabinet Rs 50,000 crore for the of mutual fund schemes, Sebi sponsors that are not fulfilling states are not required to noti- arate notification by each state Farmers, mostly from telecom minister Ravi Shankar meeting.The Digital required quantum of said in a statement after its profitability criteria at the time fy them separately. is not required.” Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Prasad said. Communications Commission, radiowaves for the next gen- board meeting. This is in addi- of making application, will The Farmers In some states, farmers are Pradesh, have been protesting The government, howev- the apex decision making body eration services. tion to the existing require- also be considered eligible to (Empowerment and already taking advantage of at Delhi’s borders demanding er, has decided not to auction of the Department of Telecom, Prasad did not reply to ment of segregating bank sponsor a mutual fund. This is Protection) Agreement of Price various provisions of these leg- the repeal of the three farm frequencies in 3,300-3,600 Mhz in May had approved the spec- questions on the status of 5G accounts and securities subject to having a net-worth Assurance and Farm Services islations, the official added. laws. bands that were identified for trum auction plan worth Rs spectrum.The minister said accounts. The Sebi board also of not less than Rs 100 crore for Act, the Farmers Produce Asked if there was a spe- Enacted in September, the 5G services. 5.22 lakh crore which includ- that the government has approved proposals including the purpose of contribution Trade and Commerce cial provision for the Delhi gov- three farm laws have been pro- “The auction will be for ed radiowaves for 5G services retained rules of 2016 for pay- dispensing with the require- towards the net-worth of the (Promotion and Facilitation) ernment which notified one of jected by the government as spectrum in 700 MHz, 800 as well. ments in the upcoming auction ment to issue physical unit cer- Asset Management Company Act, and the Essential the three farm laws early this major reforms in the agricul- MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, However, a part of the 300 as well. tificates, reducing maximum (AMC). Commodities (Amendment) month, the official said, “It was ture sector that will remove the 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and Act 2020 -- are three farm laws not required.” middlemen and allow farmers 2500 MHz frequency bands. which the central government Expressing similar views, to sell anywhere in the country. Spectrum will be offered for /7 8 ! "%&5(5 F (0 9 1& (O<=# ( 0" "A+0O New Delhi: The Automotive stressed, however with unlock- Hyderabad:IIT Hyderabad- mainly imported from China, Component Manufacturers ing of the economy, the sales of incubated startup Pure EV is which is a very critical depen- Association of India on vehicles witnessed improve- collaborating with CSIR- dence necessary for final bat- Wednesday reported a de- ment, month-on-month, in the CECRI on indigenizing tery packs required for electric growth of 34 per cent in indus- second quarter.” Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) vehicles.To address this market try’s turnover during April to However, for the first time technology for electric vehicles. monopoly, CSIR has launched September 2020 period on a ever, the industry witnessed a Pure EV has signed a MoU a project titled, ‘CSIR year-on-year basis.Accordingly, trade surplus with auto com- with CSIR-CECRI to undertake Innovation Centre for Next the turnover of the automotive ponent exports at Rs 39,003 joint research on the produc- Generation Energy Storage component industry stood at crore ($5.2 billion) and imports tion of battery packs, validation Solutions (ICeNGESS)’ with an Rs 1.19 lakh crore (USD 15.9 at Rs 37,710 crore ($5 billion); of LIB cells and addressing the aim to produce LIBs on a 100 billion) for the period April both exports and imports specific requirements to ensure MW scale. Pure EV is an elec- 2020 to September 2020. declined by 23.6 per cent and the suitability of developed tric vehicle vertical of the start- “The auto industry wit- 32.7 per cent, respectively, he LIBs for critical performance at up PuREnergy that is engaged nessed a downturn in FY2019- said.”The aftermarket, esti- the Standard Operating in design and development of 20, the situation further aggra- mated at Rs 31,116 crore, also Procedure (SoP) conditions. advanced LIBs manufacturing vated with the outbreak of the witnessed de-growth of 15 per Lithium battery is the most with core focus on battery pandemic and the lockdown,” cent. Component sales to reliable and commercially- thermal management system, said Vinnie Mehta, Director OEMs in the domestic market viable choice for electric vehi- hence making it one of the top General, ACMA. contracted the most to Rs cles across the world. Currently, picks in this mission. “While the first quarter 87,120 crore (USD 11.6 billion), in India, Lithium cells are IANS for FY20-21 was significantly declining 42 per cent.” PTI - 0@ ( ! & ( & achieve substantial climate Gas Power.”We believe there New Delhi:Oil marketing com- goals. In addition, the paper are critical and meaningful panies continued to hold back ccelerated and strategic outlines multiple technical roles for both gas power and any change in retail prices of Adeployment of both renew- pathways for gas power to renewable sources of energy to petrol and diesel continuing able energy and gas power can achieve a lower carbon-gener- play, advancing global progress with their wait and watch make substantial progress in ating footprint through the faster today with coal-to-gas stance that has kept the prices combating climate change in use of low and zero-carbon switching while continuing to of the two auto fuels static for the near term, while securing fuels—including hydrogen— develop multiple pathways for past nine days. a path to a lower carbon-emit- as well as carbon capture uti- low-to-zero carbon gas tech- Accordingly, there was no ting world in the future, lization and sequestration nologies in the future,” he said. change in retail price of auto according to a paper published (CCUS) technologies. To help meet urgent cli- fuels on Wednesday with price by GE. “Addressing climate mate goals while at the same of petrol remaining at Rs Rs It noted that just one of change is an urgent global pri- time increasing power demand 83.71 a litre and diesel Rs these two power sources would ority and one that we think we across the globe, the report 73.87 a litre in Delhi.Across the not be sufficient, and when can do a better job of acceler- details the merits of gas-fired country as well the price of the deployed in tandem, they can ating progress on—starting generation as a complement to two petroleum products provide decarbonization at the now—not decades from now,” support and accelerate renew- remained unchanged. IANS pace and scale needed to help said Scott Strazik, CEO of GE able energy penetration. !"#$%$% -
Nirmal spoke to us over the phone while he was working on board a ship in Germany. His story opens the episode. This is a testament to the kind of trust the research team built with our various guests, including former or current members of the mafia themselves. 5!A How challenging was it to explore this subject? 3 ! One of the main challenges was get- ting larger character camps in place. Not 50 ; only did the researchers have to build %&"1"40%& +'&" relationships of trust with everyone, from "'0%&"0(5& +" victims to the accused, but we also had 044 +&+7 a lot of last-minute dropouts. Especially $"50 with the accused, who fear that the 10" 1&5(" authorities will gun for them on the basis of their interviews with us. We have had 40%0 "04& to navigate through these challenges not 1+&+0 just for one story but for all 12. The scope +%0 of research is so vast because we are "0 incorporating so many different geogra- %(5" phies. All the researchers were working %&"1"A under COVID restrictions, which made access and mobility even more difficult. 40%& +'&"7 But through all of that, we persevered. L %& We are grateful to the team of researchers "+"7 who worked with us and to the stream- %&1"01'" ing platform for being patient given these 5"%& + external challenges. %+&+7 In today’s world of enhanced visual %&0(5& + effects and works, why did you think " 04 a podcast would turn out to be better "50 7 than a visual series for this show? %&6"& +1 Podcasts are a great way to experi- 04"50 04 ment with non-fiction storytelling. It’s a more stripped down version of story- '05'&"O+&+ telling compared to visual series, which 0%"""& can often hide behind big-name actors, " (01"7 lush production design, and enhanced %&6"& +%&" visual effects. We’ve seen the growth of " +"'"40 podcast titled Mafialand. What podcast consumption across the world %50 5"M" would be your instant reaction as and believe that India is heading in the soon as you hear about the show? same direction. What’s fascinating about 0"&" A Well, most or almost all of us would a podcast is that it just does not work if &%+"7 immediately interpret it to be the story : the basics of storytelling aren’t in place, of underworlds, dons, drugs and so it’s easier to spot mistakes, but also a weapons. However, only when one goes great way to hone your skills if you are O3 into the details of it, s/he realises how ! - ! an emerging writer or filmmaker. it has an entirely different take. Mafialand is a glimpse into India’s 78.002,.7( 9(39+- 9+(1( You have directed and produced ! most flourishing industry, i.e. that of the another crime podcast, The Big Shots mafia. After all, in every corner of the - Dosa King. 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So we were excit- P Its founder and film producer, Guneet give this one brief to all writers: ‘Don’t to park their car in an Indian city knows ed to jump on the opportunity to tell it * > Monga, delves into the making of the use Google!’ Our ambition was to cre- this. Every person in Bangalore dealing through an immersive podcast, where 5 podcast, and more. Excerpts: ate original work that went straight to with dry water taps knows this. So peo- we could marry narration, dramatised the source, instead of relying on what ple are aware. What we are telling them scenes, and interviews. And given that ! > How did you conceptualise it? was already out there. 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The 82-minute intense family O5 drama is about a mother who toils to P save money to build a road in a Fortunate to enjoy audience remote Himalayan village to take her <00''00 @ EE wheelchair-bound son for physiother- ##6"" 6&""""1"A apy but her husband believes that a support: Chandan shamanic ritual (Jagar) is the reme- &" 5"7$" 5A& & +50 dy. ctor Chandan Roy Sanyal’s passion for cin- "&'" & +00"50%" The film stars Vinamrata Rai in Aema has resulted in a filmography spanning "'004&0( +" the central role of the mother along over 14 years. Way before that he established his &" & +" with Chandan Bisht and Sonal Jha, banner, Proscenium Film Company, under 4& -0& & +" introducing first time young actors which he created a live film titled, In Between from Uttarakhand, Harshita Tewari (2020). The film was presented over (+&% " and Mayank Singh Jaira. It is pro- BookMyShow; it opened to appreciation and & 0%"'"4 duced by Ajay Rai and Alan McAlex attracted 500 viewers. 6"& 7 and co-produced by Amit Mehta tragedy, when my cousin sister are delighted to end this difficult year Artists from several countries A commentary on the vibrant lives of actors, '&"& and Mauli Singh. Amarjeet Kaur died because her hus- on an exciting note. It’s a great joy to have collaborated on the film which the film deals with a few actors auditioning for Ajitpal Singh whose short film band didn’t take her to the hospital be among 10 films from across the includes the veteran French DOP roles amid the emotional turmoil that takes a "<0'0 Rammat-Gammat won ‘Special thinking she was possessed by a world.” Dominique Colin (who collaborated toll on their profession. Chandan’s film borrows &0( +"&A Mention’ at International Short Film ghost. The film is about the clash of Having promoted indie gems, with many auteur filmmakers includ- heavily from his two decades of theatre expe- "" Festival of Oberhausen 2018, is excit- two world views — traditional and Mauli Singh produced her award-win- ing Gaspar Noë and Cédric Klapisch) rience and one and half decade of experience &0 0 ed about Sundance premiere of his modern, with a strong woman at the ning first short film Rammat-Gammat who shot the film, Simon Price from in cinema. 60 &0 debut feature. heart of it. I hope my film will make with Drishyam Films. Excited about New Zealand edited the film along The actor-producer roped in his team of old The self-taught filmmaker and the people ask some relevant questions the premiere of her debut feature, the with Parikshhit Jha, and the music is actors for the one-take film & theatre phenom- : 0%"" writer-director of the film says, “It’s about their blind faiths.” film publicist turned producer says, composed by Arnaud van Vliet of enon. He reveals that the project is inspired by +"047 been a difficult year for all of us. I am The producer and co-founder of “Over the past seven years as a pub- South Africa. The Indian crew his personal experiences and he remarks that L$&" glad that it’s ending on a positive note Jar Pictures who has produced award- licist, I have passionately promoted includes the production designer he pieced together the script to depict the real- 6"" 6&"A with hopes of vaccine for everyone. winning films such as Berlinale win- some of the best independent films Mausam Aggarwal, sound recordist ity of an actor’s life. ""40%"7 O% On a personal note, I am super ner Killa and Oscar entry from India, premiering at the top film festivals, all Kanishk Bhoklay, sound designer Chandan says, “I am grateful to viewers for thrilled that my first feature is mak- Liar’s Dice and commercial hits like the while harbouring a dream of pro- Mohandas VP, costume designer embracing the film despite it being a relatively '&& +& &(A ing its World Premiere. Sundance has Gangs Of Wasseypur 1 and 2, Nil ducing films which will connect with Karishma Vyas and casting director alien form of entertainment. Everyone associ- &0 ""% been a dream since 2012 when my Battey Sannata and Qarib Qarib the audience across the world. I Taran Bajaj. Additional dialogues are ated with the film is truly excited to bring it back 4%&'6"" first script was selected for Sundance Single, Ajay Rai says, “We are thrilled couldn’t have asked for a better start written by Uttarakhand based actor- to the audiences and we all realise we’re fortu- 44"5" 60%"A Mumbai Mantra Script lab and I expe- to start our film journey here. This is than this. The film is our labour of writer Sudarshan Juyal. nate to enjoy this kind of support. What’s inter- 0 ""'0"" rienced their love and warmth for our second film after to be selected at love and I am excited to see how the Earlier titled Swizerland, the film esting is that because the film is about the hard- independent artists. This dream Sundance, after a gap of seven years. world audience will connect with it.” won two awards, ‘Prasad Lab DI’ and ships of an actor’s life it is relatable to those act- "'K%&A would have remained a dream if my It feels truly special.” On her collaboration with Jar ‘Moviebuff Appreciation’ for the best ing and it is a revelation for those who think act- "0 A producer Ajay had not shown faith in The Jar Pictures producer Alan Pictures, Mauli says, “I worked with WIP project at 2019 Film Bazaar’s ing is just a glamorous job that pays well.” &&0 " M<0 me.” McAlex who did individual projects Ajay and Alan as their publicist. It’s Work-In-Progress Lab. It was also part (The live film will have two shows at 7 pm & 7 Talking about the inspiration Dangal and Amazon series Made in a joy to collaborate with them as a co- of NFDC Screenwriters Lab 2018-19 and 9 pm each on December 19 and 20 on behind the film, Ajitpal says, The idea Heaven as an Executive Producer and producer on my first feature and learn and Marche Du Film 2020’s, Goes to BookMyShow.) of the film came from a personal co-produced A Suitable Boy, says, “We from the best in the business.” Cannes Section. '( -- !"#$%$% &3./3$ #/12/ 2 ;9 . + ! "
he National Hydrology Project was started in the year 2016 as a Central TSector Scheme with 100 per cent grant to implementing agencies with a budget outlay of 3,680 crore to be spent over a period of eight years. The project aims at improving the extent, reliability and accessibility of information related to water resources and to strengthen the capacity of water resource management institutions in India. The efficient and reli- able information paves the way for an effective water resource development and management. The project, in its mid term, has made significant progress in the fields of water resource monitoring system, water resource information system (WRIS), water resource operation and planning sys- tems, institutional capacity enhancement and trainings. The Minister of State, Jal Shakti, Rattan Lal Kataria, informed that under the NHP, a nation wide repository of water resources data — NWIC has been estab- lished. Approximately 1,900 real time data acquisition stations (RTDAs) have been set up and contract for 6,500 RTDAs have already been awarded. He informed that near real time data acquisition systems (NRTDAs) as well as manual data acqui- sition stations are being set up. India WRIS, water information and manage- ment system WIMS have been revamped. The major success has been bringing all states on board for data sharing on water , & resources, a task hitherto left unaccom- plished by previous governments. resource management and also a stum- Kataria stated that data is a valuable ment was being handled. He also hailed example, opening of gates for dams has so Kataria also directed authorities to bling block in important policy level resource and lack of interest shown by pre- the very first step in this direction of set- far been a manual operation but through ( share the valuable research work carried decision making. vious governments has resulted into ting up of Ministry of Jal Shakti for adopt- NHP, these operations shall be changed out under NHP in public domain and Acknowledging progress made in unavailability of reliable historic data. He ing an integrated approach towards effec- into automatic mode on pilot basis for a hhattisgarh celebrated the completion encourage universities/research institutes data collection, he informed that 12,273 emphasised that the NDA government, tive water management. few dams. Cof two years of Bhupesh Baghel-led globally to benefit as well as contribute surface water stations have been set up by under the dynamic leadership of Narendra He further informed that through He lauded the efforts of Haryana gov- state government by participating in the towards it. He termed NHP as a project 2020 as compared to mere 878 in the year Modi, is trying to amend all historical NHP, the management of water resources ernment in implementing NHP and virtual marathon campaign. More than of national importance. He stated that col- 2016. Around 70,525 ground water sta- wrongs committed by the previous gov- shall witness a sea change since it will informed that Haryana is among the top one lakh people hailing from 28 districts lecting data from scattered agencies posed tions have been set up in a span of four ernments and correct the myopic perspec- adopt an integrated approach and make ten performing states in terms of percent- took part in the virtual race. The Chief a major bottleneck in effective water years. tive with which water resource manage- use of latest cutting edge technology. For age of funds utilised. Minister Baghel also took part in the event. The allocated time for the marathon was set from 6 am till 11 am, but the D+(+.9@0#(E (# 90 E@/(E.9@+(+.+9+89+"E enthusiasm filled statesman continued the marathon even after the deadline had IC is devising better methods to policies has been introduced ly being sold. The facility of online well. Conversational Artificial and customer queries. The chatbot passed. It was organised by the Sports and Lprovide services to its esteemed through LIC’s Customer Portal, switching of funds is free of cost. LIC has also extended the bi- Intelligence/Machine Learning has answered 1,20,75,440 queries so Youth Welfare and Public Relations policyholders in the times of the registered for premier services. One switch is allowed per day per lingual customer care support. enabled bi-lingual chatbot, which far since its launch in January 2020. Department of the state. Unlike the pandemic. The policyholders can This facility is available for New policy through an OTP based The services are now additionally is a one stop platform for provid- LIC is well advanced with dig- commonly held marathon, participants now avail its improved customer- Endowment Plus (Plan 935), authentication system. All rules available in Marathi, Tamil and ing information regarding premi- ital transformation and has in this virtual marathon had to upload centric initiatives. Online facility for Nivesh Plus (Plan 849) and SIIP applicable for offline requests are Bengali. um due date, various products, responded to the pandemic with their running photos or videos on social switching of funds under ULIP (Plan 852), the three plans current- applicable for the online system as The company also has a including the newly launched plans great speed and agility. media. The theme of the event was — Baat Hai Abhiman Kee, Chhattisgarh Ke Swabhimaan Kee. 0 0 9(- 7 Approximately 71,000 people regis- tered to participate in the event but by 11 am more than one lakh people joined the he fifth and the last vessel of designed by GSL and would pro- ! ( campaign. Baghel uploaded his photos on Tthe indigenous project for 05 vide for fuel efficiency, crew com- social media while sporting a special t- Offshore Patrol Vessels for Indian fort and excellent sea keeping he Steel Authority of India the category. Considering various shirt. He said that the entire state and its Coast Guard was launched at the qualities. TLimited (SAIL) has been environmental issues leading to zeal is running with me. He motivated hands of Jayanthi Natarajan, While complementing GSL awarded with the prestigious global warming and climate others to run as well. President, Coast Guard Wives for achieving yet another mile- Golden Peacock Environment change, the award encourages The Food Minister Amarjeet Bhagat, Welfare Association, in the pres- stone in execution of five Management Award for the year corporates to enhance their envi- School Education Minister Dr Premsai ence of DG K Natarajan, DGICG, CGOPVs Project, DGICG K 2020 by the Institute of Directors. ronmental performance and to Singh Tekam, Forest Minister who was the chief guest for the Natarajan said, “The launching of Anil Kumar Chaudhary, compete with peers to set bench- Mohammad Akbar, Women and Child event at Goa Shipyard Limited. this majestic ship, which is an chairman of SAIL, lauded the marks.” Development Minister Anila Bhedia, The vessel was named as ICGS example of fine workmanship and efforts and said, “SAIL has been SAIL, as its corporate respon- Excise Minister Kavasi Lakhma, Rajya Saksham. Considering the ongo- equipped with most advanced the winner of this award sibility for environment protec- Sabha MP Chhaya Verma, Raipur (Rural) ing restrictions due to COVID-19, machineries, will help Indian for successive two tion, continuously focuss- MLA Satyanarayana Sharma, Raipur the function was held in a scaled Coast Guard in performing mul- years and this es on adopting various Mayor Ejaz Dhebar and many other pub- down manner at GSL in distin- tifarious roles chartered to Indian bears testimo- environmental lic representatives attended the event and guished presence of Flag Officer Coast Guard more effectively.” ny to the measures includ- participated with enthusiasm. Goa Area Rear Admiral Philipose On this occasion Cmde BB efforts ing upgrading of Several bureaucrats including Chief G Pynumootil, NM, chairman Nagpal, CMD GSL, said, “The made by pollution con- Secretary Amitabh Jain and Director and MD of Goa Shipyard Limited launch the vessel within 18 of the nation. These vessels will be launch of the fifth OPV despite the the com- trol facilities, General of Police DM Avasthi, Additional — Commodore BB Nagpal and months from keel laying, which fitted with modern and technolog- serious supply chain constrains pany for treatment and Chief Secretary Subrat Sahu, Principal various other dignitaries. was in June 2019. The vessel is in ically advanced machinery and imposed by COVID-19 is a major sustain- recirculation of Chief Conservator of Forests Rakesh The indigenous project was advanced stage of outfitting and computerised controls systems, feat for GSL. In line with the ship- able and wastewater from Chaturvedi and Secretary to Chief launched by the Prime Minister on will be ready for delivery by making them the advanced patrol yard’s tradition of delivering on environ- individual units Minister Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi November 13 2016. Since then, October 2021 as per the contrac- vessels in service with the Indian time, we are confident to deliver mentally and outfalls, effi- also took part in the campaign. People two vessels have been commis- tual schedule. Coast Guard on delivery. These this last vessel of the project. Our responsible cient handling of from all age groups, gender and diverse sioned and all five have been Entirely designed in-house by 2,400 tonnes vessels will be endeavour has been to maximise steel mak- different solid sections of society participated in the launched. In spite of the ongoing the professionals of GSL, these equipped with features like quick the indigenous content on these ing. This wastes, carbon campaign and made it a huge success. COVID situation and disruptions OPVs will form a formidable part response boats for rescue and ships. I am happy to state that award is one sequestration through Women, children, old-aged and elderly in supply chains, it is creditable for of the Coast Guard Fleet and used anti piracy, gunnery simulators more than 70 per cent indigenisa- of the most afforestation, among people uploaded their pictures on social the shipyard to complete the 100 for protection of Exclusive and many more features. The hull tion has been achieved for these coveted others. Also, the media with the #RunwithChhattisgarh per cent hull construction and Economic Zone of territorial water would be the most efficient form ships.” awards in impact of hashtag. VIT-AP hosts international conference 09-55 $8+D IT-AP University, Amaravati, conducted ! Vthree days virtual international conference < in the area of applications of fluid dynamics. dvocating natural gas as a motes affordable environment- The conference, ICAFD-2020, is the fifth Acleaner and convenient friendly fuel for transportation international conference in the series. It was antosh Kumar Gangwar, fuel option towards a gas- through compressed natural aimed at establishing a premier internation- SMinister for Labour and based economy, as envisioned gas (CNG) and encourages al forum that brought together scientists, engi- Employment (Independent by the Government of India, convenient, soot-free and neers and industrial experts to present the lat- Charge), and G Kishan Reddy, GAIL has established a workers’ health-friendly ener- est achievements and innovations in the areas Minister of State for Home Natural Gas pipeline network gy for better work environment of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. Affairs, jointly dedicated new of over 12,500 kms. GAIL has in manufacturing and indus- ICAFD-2020 invited resource persons services and equipment at ESIC been spreading the clean tries. It also advocates the from abroad (USA, Australia, UAE, Singapore, Medical College, Hyderabad. energy to various nooks and usage of cleaner natural gas for South Africa) and reputed universities (IIT, The services and equipment corners of the country by captive power generation for NIT, VIT, Central University) from India for dedicated are: spreading the length of its industries and SMEs. The the talk. The conference was the result of a (i) Innovative portable pipeline network and con- usage of the cleanest fossil long collaborative effort between the School point of care (RTPCR), a user necting more and more num- fuel will help in reducing emis- of Mechanical Engineering, VIT-AP friendly, quick sample process- ber of cities. sions of GHG, thereby, facili- University and the Department of Mechanical ing device for COVID patients. To facilitate energy tating in reduction of air pol- Engineering Science, University of (ii) Remote health mon- empowerment and fuel the lution, climate change, global Johannesburg, South Africa. Paneer Selvam, University of Arkansas, USA. itoring system — COVID BEEP nation, the company has warming and rising sea levels. In the welcome address, VC Dr SV Kota He highlighted the important challenges a services to COVID and Non- launched three testimonial An engagement activity Reddy welcomed the founder and chancellor fluid dynamics researcher has to work in the COVID patients. It’s a compre- videos under it’s online initia- has been initiated along with Dr G Viswanathan, VIT University. Dr Reddy near future for the advancement of this area. hensive indigenously developed tivethe highlighted the role of conference for intel- Dr Viswanathan praised the School of physiological parameter moni- #SpreadingEnergyofHappines. #SpreadingEnergyOfHappines lectual growth of an individual, followed by Mechanical Engineering, VIT-AP University toring system to measure It is to motivate the masses and s initiative, asking netizens to the importance of applications aspects of fluid for organising the conference during the pan- remotely heart rate, blood pres- enhance the usage of natural share their stories, pictures dynamics influencing our daily life. demic. sure, body temperature, respira- gas. These testimonial videos and quotes on how cleaner Dr Pankaj Tambe, chairperson of the con- Dr S Srinivas, co-chair and convener of tory rate and oxygen saturation. showcase an autorikshaw dri- energy has brought conve- ference said that 175 participants registered the conference highlighted the objectives. Dr It is the first of its kind wearable nously developed by modifying pandemic, referral and trans- ver from Bhubaneshwar, a nience and happiness in their for the conference. Hundred participants pre- CLV Sivakumar, registrar, VIT-AP University, device that gives all parameters existing incubators. port increased the risk of infec- homemaker from Patna and lives. GAIL has tied up with an sented their papers. Out of this, 25 participants presented the vote of thanks. He praised the simultaneously. The device can (iv) Round the clock in- tion of SARS-CoV-2. an industrial unit in Bengaluru NGO to plant a tree for every were from USA, Canada, South Africa, efforts taken by Dr S Srinivas, Dr Pankaj be controlled by the doctors house dialysis services with 50 Therefore, with starting of the using natural gas as fuel. comment on social media plat- Kenya, Nigeria, Malaysia, UAE, Singapore, Tambe, Dr Mohanty, Dr Satyanarayana Badeti, remotely for measuring blood beds: There are about 600 dial- dialysis services, all ESIC The initiative advocates forms. The trees will be geo- West Indies, Australia. The rest of the papers Dr Amit, Dr VR Reddy, S Karthikeyan and Dr pressure. ysis patients in the hospital insured persons and beneficia- the use of uninterrupted, con- tagged and the live location were from different states of India. J Prakash for successfully arranging the con- (iii) COVID-safe incuba- who were being referred to the ries at Hyderabad will get in- venient supply of piped natur- will be shared with the social The inaugural address was given by Dr R ference. tors for new born babies, indige- private hospitals. During the house dialysis services. al gas (PNG) at homes. It pro- media users. - !"#$%$%
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Oval on Thursday. ? ? Pant. batting together which is based “...The focus remains till Media mogul Kerry Packer, 1& A: " #A In the build-up to the series, on trust and understanding on the time I am here is to be while promoting his path-break- *% "'& " A Saha’s fifty in the red-ball first- what needs to be done for the “Jinks has done a tremendous able to provide, you know, ing ‘World Series Day/Night class match was achieved in a team,” Kohli said when asked job in the two tour games and captaincy and leadership and Test matches’ on Channel 9 back B ? tougher setting than Pant’s 73-ball how he sees Rahane faring in his he seems to be very composed performances as a player to in late 1970s, had an unforget- 1& *&6 " A 100 under lights against a second absence. and he knows the strengths of the best of my abilities and table caption “Big Boys Play At *% "'60( " A string Australia A attack. He believes that both have our team and how we need to from then on, I am pretty Night”. Also, Umesh Yadav pre- been on the same page and go about things,” he said. confident that Jinks will do a Even in 2020, there couldn’t dictably, after his good show in know how this team functions. Kohli made it clear that tremendous job.” have been a more appropriate the practice game, got his place in catch-line for a series where at their peak once the sun sets, the side as the third pacer. Kohli’s magnificence meets its allowing the pink kookaburra to On Tuesday, India’s top bat- 0 ( $ 2! match in Steve Smith’s manic pick its pace up. ters were being troubled by 9 consistency, Cheteshwar Pujara’s Never has an Indian team Thangarasu Natarajan’s incoming doggedness challenged by a been so spoilt for choices with deliveries with pink kookaburra ( 2 # much younger Marnus multiple options in place for var- at the Adelaide nets. Labuschagne, ready to show the ious positions. If Natarajan, at 130-plus, can ustralian batting Rookie all-rounder Cameron Green is world that he isn’t a one-season But Indian skipper Virat trouble them so much, then Amainstay Steve made for Test cricket and will make his debut in wonder. All this would be under Kohli made it clear that Shubman Mitchell Starc, the world’s top Smith, whose fitness the pink ball match against India, Australia cap- lights at the Adelaide Oval. Gill and KL Rahul will have to wicket-taker in pink ball Tests, became a cause of tain Tim Paine announced on Wednesday. And then there are those wait for their chances with the can be menacing. concern after he The giant seam-bowling all-rounder made an mean fast men on both sides management deciding to stick to At times, less options make it missed a training impressive hundred in the first warm-up game aiming to instill the fear of pink an out-of-form Prithvi Shaw in easier to choose and Kohli would session, was merely against India A and was drafted into the Test team. ball in twilight zone, creating all the opening slot. hope that he has made the right down with a stiff While he got concussed in the second game due sorts of doubts in the batsmen’s “Shubman hasn’t got oppor- choices so that Ajinkya Rahane back and will play in to a straight drive from Jasprit Bumrah, Paine indi- minds. tunities at this level yet in Test can help India do an encore once the opening Test cated that the baggy green is waiting for him. A Josh Hazlewood versus cricket, so as and when he gets an he takes a break. against India here, “He trained well. If all things go well, Cam Mohammed Shami will be as opportunity it will be great to see skipper Tim Paine Green will be making his Test debut tomorrow enticing a sub-plot as Jasprit how he goes about things, because SQUADS said on Wednesday. (Thursday). Great news for him. Great news for Bumrah bowling those yorkers he is a very, very confident young India (playing XI): Virat Kohli After doing a few stretching exercises and us and great news for all Australian cricket fans,” in reply to Pat Cummins’ barrage man,” Kohli said on the eve of the (captain), Mayank Agarwal, running drills at the Adelaide Oval on Paine said ahead of the series-opener. of bouncers. game. Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara, Tuesday, Smith had skipped the routine foot- Paine, who batted alongside With a workhorse like Ishant “Prithvi has performed at the Ajinkya Rahane (vc), Hanuma ball session and headed straight to the Green in the warm-up game and Sharma missing from Indian Test level, but he will be playing Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), dressing room in some discomfort. has also seen him score a lot of ranks and the enforcer David in Australia for the first time. So, Ravichandra Ashwin, Paine said it was not a serious niggle and runs in Sheffield Shield, is con- Warner absent in the Australian I think it is very exciting to see his Mohammed Shami, Jasprit a day’s rest came as a “blessing in disguise” fident that he has a bright line-up, the teams are evenly progress as well.” Bumrah, Umesh Yadav. for the star. future ahead of him. placed in terms of strength. Can Rahul be fitted in the Australia: Tim Paine (captain & "We expect Steve to be there. He has had “He is really impressive for a However, there will certain- team at some stage? wicketkeeper), Joe Burns, Pat a stiff back a number of times before and you guy of his age and understands ly be some distinct home advan- “KL is obviously a quality Cummins, Cameron Green, can have that if you bat as much as he does his game pretty well. He has tage for Australia along with the player and hence he has been Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, at the nets,” Paine said at the pre-match media smart cricket brain and is experience of playing more included back into the Test squad Travis Head, Moises Henriques, interaction. calm under pressure. He Day/Night Tests. and you know we have to see Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan “He has a stiff back before and yesterday is made for Test cricket,” A Day/Night Test match has what combinations suits the bal- Lyon, Michael Neser, James (Tuesday) was more precautionary. Paine complimented its own little grammar where ance of the team best,” skipper’s Pattinson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Obviously, come tomorrow (Thursday), he the 21-year-old batsmen are expected to attack in statement stressed that Hanuma Starc, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew gets through stiff back and finds a way to West Australian’s the first session while bowlers are 2 + & G (+2 H$ Vihari, with his part-time off- Wade. score runs like he always does,” he added. skills. PTI 1 5 P :31 3 F ( 0'&1"4"50'"%0 "' 9 A & 8 04'" "F% , Benzema had other C