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  doctors who were suspended when the children died due to oxygen in August 2017 had Ayodhya from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) on Thursday. with other industrialised states   following the alleged oxygen oxygen shortage. become a major issue for the The train will return to Mumbai on March 9. like Maharashtra and Gujarat.    scarcity at BRD Medical Investigating officer Yogi government, which had Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut had met Chief Minister Yogi While the UP government College hospital in Gorakhpur Himanshu Kumar, Principal been sworn in barely five Adityanath recently to discuss security and other facilities to be is studying best labour-related  
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Swami Prasad Maurya said the small and medium enterpris- workers for units without and charges in the departmental neither the UP government Satish Kumar returned to Thackeray will also attend the Saryu aarti on the banks of government was already work- es (SME), so that they could with power supply respective- enquiry, but he is in jail after take any action on it, nor did work on Thursday after the the river before leaving for Mumbai in the evening. ing on the labour reforms better face market competition, ly for mandatory registration being booked under National it make the report public. It government order, current This will be the first visit of Thackeray to Ayodhya after the agenda and it would soon be especially during the econom- with the Labour department. Security Act for his alleged came to light only in principal of BRD Medical Supreme Court pronounced its verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi- placed before the state cabinet ic slowdown. Another major reform is hate speech during a protest September. College, Dr Ganesh Kumar, Babri Masjid title suit on November 9 last year. He had last vis- for approval. The key demands of the the increase in ceiling for against the Citizenship Of the four charges lev- said on Friday. ited Ayodhya on June 16, 2019 along with 18 party MPs after He said labour reforms MSMEs are provision of fixed- mandatory registration of (Amendmant) Act. elled against him, Dr Khan Dr Mishra has been post- the victory of Shiv Sena in the Lok Sabha polls. was an ongoing process and term and contractual labour so firms for ESI and pension On March 4, Governor was found guilty of indulging ed as faculty in the pathology the state Industrial that they may exercise control records from 20 to 50 contrac- Anandiben Patel signed the in private practice and being department and Dr Satish Development and Labour on their fixed costs and pare tual labour. According to an government order reinstating attached to a private nursing Kumar as faculty in the anaes- departments were proactively expenses and production estimate, UP has nearly 15,000 former principal of BRD home in Gorakhpur till April thesia department. engaged in resolving the irri- according to the market industrial units employing Medical College, Dr Rajiv 2017. Though they have joined tants faced by the industry. demand. more than 25 workers each, Mishra, anesthetist Dr Satish A few days after Dr Khan the medical college, a depart- As the Yogi Adityanath At the same time, the while nearly 85 per cent of the Kumar and Dr Purnima was absolved of the charges of mental inquiry against them government has set the target process of collecting statistics units have less than 300 work- Shukla. negligence, the Yogi govern- will continue, the principal of UP hitting a $1-trillion pertaining to labour and ers. Dr Shukla has retired and ment had ordered a fresh said. economy by 2024 in line with employment in the state has However, there are labour all her retirement benefits probe into allegations of indis- Dr Mishra’s son Dr Purak Prime Minister Narendra traditionally been sloppy. related issues which have yet have been cleared after the cipline, corruption and gross Mishra said, “I’m very Modi’s vision of making India However, the state govern- not been addressed, such as the Governor signed the order. negligence while on duty happy that justice prevailed a $5-trillion economy by that ment has so far taken some provision of overtime to work- Dr Khan, who was pedi- against him. and after 2 and half years of year, the state has been work- steps to liberalise labour laws, ers. The current state laws atrician at the BRD Medical An official told this struggle, my father has been ing on a slew of measures, including the raising of the restrict workers to work over- College hospial at that time, reporter that Dr Khan’s sus- reinstated at BRD Medical including tweaking its policies ceiling from 100 to 300 work- time beyond a certain limit was suspended along with pension was not revoked College. Both my father and to attract investment. ers for the sick units to exit even if they are willing to earn these doctors, is still facing an because an enquiry was still Dr Satish Kumar joined on At the recent CII’s ‘UP without seeking a special cer- additional income. Although, enquiry in this case. At pre- pending against him. Thursday.” Economic Summit’ here, tificate from the Labour the state has relaxed the over- sent he is lodged in Mathura “Moreover, he is facing Both the doctors were industrialists had urged the UP department. time norms to some extent, yet jail after being booked under NSA charges for hate speech. jailed after an FIR was regis- government to expedite labour Besides, the ceiling has the industry has been seeking NSA. So, as per government rules, tered against nine accused on reforms, especially with also been raised from 10 to 20 greater flexibility. Interestingly, in August his suspension continues,” the August 23, 2017. 6     . 
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Tanda, Uttar Pradesh. We are tor (North), Rajeev said his the total power generation. taking all measures to enhance dream is to develop a power Northern Region has the the power generation capacity plant with zero or minimum total installed capacity of     ,09(:* ed his rape attempt. The neigh- of the plant so that the chal- pollution. 13,766 MW, including thermal bours came to know about the lenges on power demand may He said NTPC is also and renewable energy, and till n a shocking incident, a youth incident when the girl screamed. be met while adhering strictly shouldering its social respon- January 2020, it has generated Itried to rape his sister and slit After seeing the neighbours to the norms set by the Central sibilities by providing educa- 72 billion units. NTPC NR has her throat with a sharp-edged approaching them, the youth slit government on pollution and tions to girls and support to the added 1360 MW of commer- weapon before making an his sister’s throat and later other things. differently-abled besides pro- cially during the financial year. attempt to commit suicide in stabbed himself to end his life. This was stated by region- moting awareness among peo- Chief general manager Tajganj area of Agra district on The neighbours informed the al executive director (North) ple though different pro- (Tanda) KS Rao, regional head Thursday. police about the incident and KS Rajeev during a press con- grammes. of HR Pankaj Kumar, general The victim and the accused also rushed the duo to the hos- ference at Tanda NTPC project Rajeev informed media- he added. Rajeev also high- installed capacity of 58,156 ticipated in the programme. manager (Commercial) H were admitted to a hospital in pital. In a separate incident, a in Ambedkar Nagar on Friday. persons in detail about the lighted the glorious history of MW, NTPC is the leading Under CSR activities, 1,000 Harchandani, general manag- critical condition. Police regis- minor girl was allegedly raped He said NTPC Limited is gen- achievements of the NTPC NTPC and its contribution to power producer of the country solar lights have been installed er (Commissioning) JS tered a case and were making by her tutor at his home in Civil erating 58,156 MW electricity (Northern Region) and said the development of the country. He and has become number one in various districts of Uttar Sharma, general manager investigation. The youth Lines area of Muzaffarnagar. at present. Meja power plant will become said NTPC is fully prepared to power producer of India. New Pradesh. (Project) JS Ahlawat, general attacked the girl after she resist- The tutor was arrested and Rajeev said the Tanda unit operational by March-end meet any challenges on power initiatives taken by NTPC in The company has set a tar- manager (O&M) SK Singh, a case was registered against him is contributing to 77 per cent of while a solar plant is proposed generation. which Girl Empowerment get of having the installed additional general manager on Thursday when the incident power demand of UP at pre- in Auraiya and Bilhaur. NTPC was set up in 1975 Mission (GEM) programme power generation capacity of (HR) SN Panigrahi of Tanda was reported by his wife. During sent. “In the recent past, a 660 “In fact, the work on these to accelerate power develop- was organised at all NR sta- 1,28,000 MW by year 2032 Project and others were present the tuition at home, he appar- MW unit became functional at projects is already underway,” ment in India. Now with an tions. A total of 587 girls par- with more focus on renewable on the occasion. ently fell in love with his student and tried to forcibly take her out, according to police. It is also alleged that the tutor was in a  !!
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Balram had taken a loan of Rs required to unearth larger conspir- The lawyer said Hussain has tered an FIR against Hussain, who 20,000 from a local moneylen- acy," said Hussain's lawyer, Mukesh been falsely implicated in the case has rejected the charges leveled der and was under acute pres- Kalia. Hussain was produced before and sought protection for his life and against sir. Communal clashes had 3 1=+ sure to repay it. the duty magistrate amid tight secu- property. As the court dismissed broken out in northeast Delhi four Naraini Sub-Divisional rity late in the evening and neither Hussain's plea, a Delhi Police team, days ago after violence between anti-  shop organised at UPPCB. He said these Magistrate Bandita Srivastava the media nor any lawyer, other than which had already arrived, arrested and-pro-Citizenship (Amendment) NBRI research scholar, Bhanu forests can help in bringing down pol- said Revenue department offi- those connected with the case, was him and took him into custody. Act groups spiralled out of control. Kumar has been felicitated with a pres- lution levels. Member secretary of cials had been sent to the village allowed inside the courtroom. Meanwhile, a police official said Frenzied mobs torched houses, tigious national award named UPPCB Ashish Tewari said small forests concerned to look into the mat- Hussain was arrested on that Special Investigation Teams shops, vehicles, a petrol pump and ‘Augmenting Writing Skills for will be developed in the city with the ter and further action would be Thursday after a court here dismissed (SITs) are interrogating Hussain and pelted stones at local residents and Articulating Research- 2019’ (AWSAR- help of Miyawaki technique. He said taken on the basis of the report. his plea seeking to surrender before they are trying to ascertain his role police personnel. Following the vio- 2019), conferred by Department of that through this technique, the saplings it in connection with the case. The behind the murder of Ankit Sharma lence in Northeast Delhi, the Delhi Science and Technology (DST), of various species of plants can be plant- court rejected his plea saying that the (26) whose body was found in a drain Police till date has registered 683 First Government of India. AWSAR pro- ed in a small area of 160 square metre relief sought by him was outside its near Chand bagh with multiple stab Information Reports (FIRs) and gramme of DST is given for writing and small forests can come up in 3-4 jurisdiction. Hussain moved the sur- wounds on February 26. around 1983 people have been popular science articles by the research years. DFO Ravi Singh gave details of render application before the court "Police teams are video-graphing detained and arrested. Further, out of scholars. “The award is given in two cat- the planting technique. saying that he was willing to join the the whole interrogation. Police teams 683 FIRs, 48 are registered under egories — one for the scholars pursu- investigation and wanted to surren- are confronting Hussain on the basis Arms act. Police teams till date has ing PhD and the other for scholars pur-   der in the case.Advocate Kalia argued of videos of his house during vio- conducted 251 Aman Committee suing PDF. This award is conceived for Four documentary films from the before the court that there was a grave lence. Police teams are also interro- meetings across the city to maintain bringing science to the common mass- department of Mass Communication, apprehension of threat to his life and gating him regarding the petrol peace and harmony among the es in the form of stories written in a Babu Banarasi Das University, have therefore he has not surrendered filled bottles, stones, sticks and citizens. lucid and comprehensible language. It been nominated in National Science was a much needed endeavor for pop- Film Festival organised by the Central ularisation of different kinds of scien- government. Media spokesperson of     5 tific research being carried out in lab- Lucknow University said these films oratories across the country,” the media have been made by students under the spokesperson said. supervision of head of the depart- 9 " 444 his wife are being treated at Jaipur’s tories which have an operational ment Prof Jaycey Vikram. “These films “The instruments qualifying as SMS hospital, 14 members of the Real-Time PCR platform, said a 9  are based on science cartoons, artificial additional tier-1 capital, issued by Yes group and their Indian guide, who statement here from the Indira Gandhi National Open intelligence in road safety and new med- Bank under Basel-III framework, were quarantined at the ITBP camp ICMR. Additionally, 56 DHR/ICMR University, regional centre, organised a ical innovations. Abhishek Singh, shall stand written down perma- in Chhawla, have been admitted to VRDLs and 1 facility at Leh have workshop on road safety and awareness Shivansh Nautiyal, Anubhav Bajpai, nently, in full, with effect from the the Medanta hospital in Gurgaon. been designated to facilitate sample during the seven-day special NSS camp Mohd Arslan, Abhinav Sahni, Nitin appointed date,” said experts. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan collection through government on Friday. ARTO, Transport depart- Sachan and Faisal Hifazuddin are the As chaos prevailed on Friday said that the Government is in dis- health authorities. ment, Ritu Singh, assistant commis- talented students of the department who regarding the future of Yes Bank, its cussions with Iranian authorities and Their role is to provide collection sioner (Traffic) Avineshwar Chandra will represent BBAU in the film festival,” shares came under massive selling a ferry flight, carrying around 300 material (swabs & viral transport Srivastava, and Dr Rajiv Mishra he said. He added that the department pressure, plunging 56 per cent at swabs of Indians suspected to have media) and facilitate transport of (KGMU) were present as guests of hon- has produced more than 100 films till close as investors deserted the coronavirus infection, from Tehran samples to the nearest testing labo- our. Assistant regional director & pro- now under the guidance of learned fac- counter. During the trade, it nose- is coming to the national Capital. ratory, said the statement. gramme officer (NSS Unit) Kirti ulties like Rabinshu Sharma and Sujeet dived 84.93 per cent to Rs 5.55 --- The plane, to be operated by Vikram Singh said that the Road Safety Kumar. These films have also been its 52-week low. Moody’s Investors Iran’s Mahan Air, would not have any  444 Club, IGNOU (Lucknow) has taken the nominated and awarded in many film Service on Friday downgraded Yes passengers and Iranians in India According to Srivastava, Delhi initiative to organise this awareness festivals across India. The much talked Bank Ltd’s rating to Caa3 from B2, would be taken back in its return and the National Capital Region workshop so that learners may get a about film, Change – Reforming Farms’, saying, “The ratings remain under journey. The Government said a 13- (NCR), and parts of the northern chance to know about the different directed by Prof Jaycey Vikram, has also review, with the direction uncertain.” member group of tourists from Italy plains could see thunderstorms schemes run by the government to pro- been nominated in the National Science Addressing a press conference are under scanner after they reached and gusty winds till Saturday. mote road safety. Ritu Singh spoke in Film Festival. here, Sitharaman said the RBI had Amritsar for being possible carriers Scientists are expecting it to be detail about the initiatives taken by the been since 2017 closely scrutinising of coronavirus while two employees one of the most intense western dis- Traffic department to promote road    Yes Bank where “it noticed gover- of the Northern Railways have been turbances seen so far this year, and safety. Regional director Manorama Meer Mustafa Abbas, a student of nance issues of serious concern, sent to RML hospital for further added that it will bring widespread Singh said IGNOU has designed a pro- City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar weak compliance, and wrong asset treatment. Two cases reported to snowfall to the hills and rain to the gramme in first aid with view to Campus I, has been classification together with risky Northern Railway Central Hospital plains. The western disturbance is increasing awareness among the mass- offered admission by credit decisions”. Upon getting clear (NRCH) casualty ward on March 5, currently over south-west es regarding common emergencies and five prestigious uni- indications, the RBI took concrete in whom there was a history of Afghanistan. Under its influence, its responses before medical assistance versities of USA and steps including changing the CEO in cough and fever. Since they had trav- an induced low pressure area has is available. UK. He has been 2018 and asking promoter to let go elled abroad recently, they have formed over south-west Rajasthan. offered a scholarship of their shares, she said, adding pro- been sent to RML Hospital. They are, In addition, there is high mois- "9 E  of US$ 40,000 by the moters sold down their shares in however, yet to be confirmed for ture feeding from Arabian Sea at Divisional Commissioner Mukesh Northern Arizona September last year. Investigating COVID-19, said Dr Anand E Barla, lower and mid tropospheric levels Meshram said Lucknow Development University, USA, for the entire study agencies also saw “malpractices of nodal officer, over north-west India. Due to it, Authority and NABARD will be plant- period of four years. Besides, Queens some of their chairman and top- ACHD/medicine/NRCH in a state- Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, ing saplings following the Miyawaki College (USA), University of Kansas order people,” she said without elab- ment here on Friday. Till date, near- Himachal Pradesh, parts of north technique, which helps in establishing (USA), University of Delaware (USA), orating. Sitharaman said the failure ly 29,000 people have been put Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, small forests in the city. The Divisional and Newcastle University (UK) have of attempts to get new equity infu- under surveillance, Harsh Vardhan north Odisha and west Bengal, Commissioner was speaking at a work- invited him for admission. sion and the resignation of the said after holding a meeting here to Sikkim and Uttarakhand will wit- chairman of the audit committee of review preparedness for managing ness fairly widespread to wide- State Election Commission, U.P. the bank in January this year led to coronavirus outbreak and stressed on spread rain and snowfall on March (Panchayat and Local bodies) things getting serious. “I have asked the importance of states keeping 7. The situation will remain the PCF Building, 32-Station Road, the RBI now to go into assessing quarantine facilities, isolation wards same on March 8. The IMD said what actually has caused this diffi- and testing labs in active readiness. scattered to fairly widespread Lucknow-226001 culty in Yes Bank and also clearly The coronavirus, which can rainm, thundershowers could also No. 2020200745/R.N.A. Anu-2/2020 Lucknow: Dated 05 March, 2020 identify the role played by various cause respiratory illness that can lead occur over northeastern States E-TENDER NOTICE individuals in the problems --- in to pneumonia, emerged in the cen- (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, On-line e-Tender is hereby invited by State Election Commission, U.P. for purchase cream creating and not so comprehensive- tral Chinese city of Wuhan late last Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, wove white and coloured Paper (Green, Pink and Blue) in 65 GSM (quantity and size of ly addressing the problem,” she said. year. But it has now spread in Mizoram & Tripura) between paper in Reel /Sheet may be changeable as per requirement) made from Virgin Pulp only Sitharaman said the RBI has also numerous countries. Globally, there March 7 and 8. (Agro/Wood/Bamboo) as per BIS Specification No. IS:1848-2007 (as amended up to date), been asked to act so that the due have been more than 100,000 cases Also, the IMD predicted rain quantity required Approx. 2350 MT, for printing of Balot paper for Three Tier Panchayat General process of law takes its course with and more than 3,400 deaths. and thunderstorm in Andhra Elections, 2020 from renowned & experienced Paper Manufacturing Mills of these Paper a sense of urgency. Authorities are screening inter- Pradesh, Telangana, interior up to 6:00 P.M. on dated 30 March, 2020. “The Government is committed national travelers at 30 airports and Karnataka, Kerala, interior Paper will be supplied to government press Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Rampur and to ensure the depositors’ interest is have already tested more than 3,500 Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh Private security press situated in U.P. or 100 Kms. From the U.P. State border periphery, completely safeguarded and also samples while the Indian Army is mainly between March 7 and 8. on the basis of FOR Destination. RBI to ensure that due process of law preparing at least five large-scale Western disturbances are The online e-Tender Form is available on State e-Procurement Website: is set to roll with a sense of urgency quarantine centres. Following the storms that originate over the http://etender.up.nic.in and State Election Commission Website: http://sec.up. nic.in. e-Tender so that we should find out that who increase in load of screening samples Mediterranean region and which Form, terms and conditions can be seen and downloaded from above Websites. The ten- led to this problem of this size and from suspected cases with symptoms typically hit India in winter, bring- der fee Rs. 29,500/-(Rupees twenty nine thousand five hundred only) and earnest money magnitude in Yes Bank,” she said. and travel history to the affected ing rain. According to the IMD, 22 is Rs. 24,66,500/- (Rupees twenty four Lac sixty six thousand and five hundred only). Interested countries, the Indian Council of western disturbances have occurred tenderers can upload their e-tenders up to 6:00 P.M. dated 30 March, 2020 on e-Procurement   444 medical Research (ICMR) has this year. Bhartiya Kisan Union Website: http:// etender.up.nic.in. Invited e-tender will be opened on 31 March, 2020 at 4.00 Besides, 16 members of a tourist commissioned 51 laboratories for (Ekta Ugrahan) general secretary P.M. in the office of Secretary, State Election Commission, U.P., Lucknow in the presence group from Italy and their Indian COVID-19 testing in the country. In Sukhdev Singh said rains are not of tenderers or their authorized representativive. guide have been found infected by addition, NCDC Delhi is also good at this stage and it will cer- UP-149910 Dt. 6.3.20 SECRETARY the virus. While one Italian man and engaged in testing in its 57 labora- tainly affect yield of wheat crop.   www.upgov.nic.in  STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, U.P.    !"#$#$   ( > 
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Once medial colleges in all the dis- Mathura: Days ahead of Holi 9897136678, 805743663 in case (FDA) has directed chemists to Thursday, FDA commissioner in India and there has been no State Government to launch the TNHSRP is in place, the tricts. celebrations, the district admin- they want to report any sus- sell coronavirus kits only on Arun Unhale said the development since the Tamil Nadu Health System State will have the best health The government -run super istration here has held a meet- pected case of coronavirus. doctors' prescription, an official Maharashtra Government and Karunanidhi-led Government Reform Programme (TNHSRP), care delivery as well as a strong speciality hospital in Chennai ing with the Indian Medical FDA had received several com- was voted out in the 2011 a mission to provide the com- management programme in has become a role model for Association (IMA) and the offi- plaints of chemists selling PPE Assembly election. Despite these mon man healthcare on a par place to deal with Non- other States in the country cials concerned to chalk out a kits and N-95 masks at prices charges, Tamil Nadu has with developed nations. “Tamil Communicable Diseases thanks to the services provid- strategy to counter the coron- higher than the MRP. emerged as a benchmark for Nadu is already a leader in (NCD) and further reduction of ed by it. “We will have more avirus threat. The FDA has also directed other States in the country in health care in India and our inequities in reproductive and such hospitals across the State,” District Magistrate chemists to sell PPE kits and sectors like healthcare and social immediate aim is to raise the child health services, said the said S Muthukrishnan, a busi- Sarvagya Ram Mishra said an masks only on doctors' pre- development during the last quality of service to global stan- chief minister. nessman based in Tirunelveli isolation ward has been set up scription, a spokesman of the nine years, say official records. dards,” said the “The immediate priority is who says that the government in case of any eventuality. FDA's Konkan division said. The State is on its way to Chief Minister while signing to improve the facilities available deserves kudos for opening “A detailed meeting with FDA officials have been become the medical capital of the Memorandum of in government hospitals and medical colleges in all the dis- IMA and officials concerned directed to inspect the stock the country. Understanding with the World primary health centres across tricts in the State. “There has was held on Thursday to chalk and storage of kits at manu- Chief Minister Edappadi Bank. the State. By 2030, we want to been a considerable increase in out a strategy,” Mishra said, facturing plants and supply Palaniswamy is busy traveling Junaid Kamal Ahmed, reduce the maternal mortality the quality of health services adding the chief medical offi- chains and penalise those who across the State to lay foundation country director, World Bank, rate to 30. Right now we have offered by the State hospitals cer of Mathura has been hoard the equipment, the order stone for the 11 medical colleges congratulated the Tamil Nadu the best maternal mortality rate since 2011. If the tempo is sus- instructed to make adequate stated. While no positive case sanctioned by the Centre to the Government for the ‘excellent’ in the country but we want to tained like this for the next one arrangements to counter the of the novel coronavirus has State in a single calendar year. health care system in the State. improve it further,” said year, the AIADMK spread of the disease. Also, Holi celebrations by said on Friday. The FDA has been detected in Maharashtra Once the new medical colleges “We hope Tamil Nadu becomes Palaniswamy. Government would be in a Chief Medical Officer Dr widows of 'Ashray Sadan' in started regulating the sale and till now, the State Government become functional, students in the light house for supporting Health Minister C strong wicket when they face the Sher Singh has advised people Vrindaban has been cancelled in storage of coronavirus kits to is taking all precautionary mea- Tamil Nadu would get an addi- health reforms across India. Vijayabhaskar said that once the electorate in 2021,” said to contact 18001805145, view of coronavirus scare. PTI prevent hoarding and over- sures. PTI tional 1650 MBBS seats in addi- Tamil Nadu is World Bank’s TNHSRP is implemented all Muthukrishnan. "    /    @           >
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Several customers account to HR today so that my   ()* +),-. restrictions on Yes Bank where bank, but no action was taken. remaining  47 crore was in a are now contemplating opening money doesn’t get blocked,” said 545 crore is deposited in the Allaying concerns, Law flexi account. up new accounts in other banks. an MNC employee who was tate Bank of India Chairman deity's name. Minister Pratap Jena said the The money kept in the flexi There were cases of heated standing in a queue at one of the SRajnish Kumar on Friday The RBI has capped with- money is with the bank as fixed account has been withdrawn exchange between bank staff branches in suburban Mulund. said the problem of Yes Bank is drawals from Yes Bank at deposits and not in a savings and the remaining  545 crore and customers, who failed to Pradeep Kumar, an engineer “lender-specific” and not a 50,000 for the next one month account. “The Government will be transferred to a nation- withdraw money. by profession, working with a structural issue. He also said and imposed strict limits on has already decided to transfer alised bank in two phases after On Thursday, the Reserve large real estate developer, said, that there was no need for any- operations after the cash- the funds from Yes Bank to a their maturities on March 16 Bank of India (RBI) superseded “I have some money right now one to panic. starved lender faced “regular nationalised bank after tenures and March 29, the minister had the board of Yes Bank and but I have come to withdraw “The problem at hand is outflow of liquidity” following of the fixed deposits end this said. imposed a 30-day moratorium more since it is the beginning of lender-specific and not sec- an effort to raise new capital month,” he said. Congress MLA Suresh after the Rana Kapoor-promot- the month and there are some toral,” he told reporters after failed. The RBI restrictions on Asked whether the gov- Routray sought a clarification ed bank failed to raise capital to payments lined up.” meeting Finance Minister Yes Bank have caused panic ernment has taken up the mat- from the state government as address potential loan losses. Yes Bank has 1,000 branch- Nirmala Sitharaman here. among the devotees, said senior ter with the RBI, the Minister to why it allowed the SJTA to The bank’s depositors are es across the country. To stream- The SBI board on Thurday 'Daitapati' (servitor) Binayak said, “I have not talked to the deposit the lord's money in a allowed to withdraw cash up to line the withdrawal process, gave its “in-principle” approval Dasmohaopatra. “We demand bank authorities so far. I am private bank. 50,000 from their accounts dur- some of the branches are giving to exploring investment oppor- lender already has an in-prin- Shaktikanta Das said that the a thorough probe and action sure, we will be able to trans- “We will not tolerate ing the 30-day moratorium peri- limited tokens to the customers. tunities in Yes Bank but he said ciple approval for doing so. Central bank will come out against the persons responsible fer the money from Yes Bank improper utilisation of Lord od, according to a Government “The branch manager has there has been no negotia- The SBI chief also said with a scheme very shortly to for depositing such a huge without any problem.” Former Jagannath’s money. The gazette. The withdrawal limit, refused to give me a token since tions yet. “The RBI has said there is no need to panic on revive Yes Bank within 30 days. amount in a private bank for a law minister and ex-Puri MLA Congress will launch a however, can be relaxed up to 5 I reached late. They are giving they will come out with a account of developments in the “We took the step (of little more interest,” he said. Maheswar Mohanty said it was statewide agitation demanding lakh in case of medical emer- tokens to up to 130 people,” said restructuring plan (for Yes Yes Bank. “What’s there to putting it under moratorium) “It is illegal as well as not proper to keep the money early recovery of the funds,” he gencies, higher education and for a customer who was seen fight- Bank),” he added. panic, no need to panic, all when we found that Yes Bank unethical to deposit the lord's with a private bank for more said. expenses related to marriages, it ing with the manager of the The resolution will come depositors are safe... RBI efforts were not working. funds in a private bank. Shree interest. The BJP said the state gov- said. The rush to withdraw branch in suburban Mumbai. “very shortly”, he said. “This is Governor has said also, just be Depositors’ interests will be Jagannath Temple “The SJTA should imme- ernment must take immediate money from the bank continued Security was also tightened at the not a sectoral problem. It is a patient, everything will be fine,” fully protected. A decision has Administration (SJTA) and the diately take up the matter with steps to recover the money. despite Finance Minister Nirmala bank’s headquarters, its branch- bank-specific problem. The Kumar told the reporters. been taken not only to deal Temple's Managing Committee the RBI and ensure that the “Nobody including the Sitharaman, Chief Economic es and ATMs across the city. It’s RBI will take all steps to ensure Yes Bank shares were down with the problem in the indi- should be held responsible for money is safe,” Mohanty government and the SJTA has Advisor Krishnamurthy not just salaried customers, but financial stability,” Rajnish to 15.10 from 21.70, a 58.97 vidual entity but also to main- the uncertainty,” said Jagannath said.The law minister last rights to meddle with the lord’s Subramanian and Reserve Bank entrepreneurs and small busi- Kumar said. On SBI picking up per cent fall. tain the resilience of the Indian Sena convenor Priyadarshi month told the assembly that of funds,” said BJP leader Bhrugu Governor Shaktikanta Das trying nessmen are also affected. a stake in Yes Bank, he said the Earlier RBI Governor financial sector.” Patnaik. the lord's total 626.44 crore, Buxipatra. PTI  +-        25   

9     This was followed by Kalari of the sub continent. The kalei- '  9   * -)(( . Payattu, the martial art from doscope shifted focus to the sky Kerala’s Malabar region.The with a team of Sky Warriors undreds of spectators from performance had all ingredients from the Parachute Regimental Mumbai/New Delhi: The leaves the country. The copy of Sitharaman said that the bank Hacross the country watched like dance, music, warfare, phys- Centre displaying their aerial Enforcement Directorate (ED) the LOC has been sent to the was put under watch since in awe as the Gentlemen and ical prowess rolled into one. skills of handling the Para filed a money laundering case airport's with details of his 2017 and developments relat- Lady cadets of the Officers Some of the items displayed by Motors. The ultimate event was and carried out searches at the passport. ing to it were being monitored Training Academy(OTA) the cadets underscored the fact abuzz with the Gatka Display residence of the bank's founder The ED's action comes a on a day-to-day basis. “Since Chennai gave a breathtaking that it is the body movement showcased by the Martial Arts Rana Kapoor, officials said. day after the RBI superseded 2017, the central bank noticed display of their physical and which matter irrespective of performers from the Sikh Light The central financial probe the Yes Bank board for 30 governance issues and weak mental prowess on Friday at the the kind of weapons deployed Infantry Regimental Centre. agency also issued a look out days and appointed an admin- regulatory compliance at Yes sprawling maidan of the acad- by the enemy. The drum beats Those who watched the circular against Kapoor, so that istrator, putting a cap of Bank, besides wrong asset clas- emy, in a prelude to their pass- and pipes took the audience to show were fully convinced he does not leaves the country. 50,000 on withdrawal by sification and risky credit deci- ing out parade scheduled for the days when chevakars about the ability and prowess of A senior ED official told account holders for a month. sions,” the Finance Minister Saturday. The audience includ- (Malayalam for warriors) like the future soldiers of the coun- IANS, “Yes, the agency regis- The RBI said that the said. ed the parents and close fami- Thatcholi Othenan and try’s Army. The 49 week long tered a case of money laun- bank's board was superseded The bank took many risky ly members of the cadets who Payyamvalli Chandu, fought training of graduates selected dering in the Yes Bank matter.” “owing to serious deterioration credit decisions, and the RBI would be commissioned into for their rulers till the death of through written test and ser- Confirming the searches in the financial position of the had advised change in man- various branches of the Indian the rivals in Ankam (battle). vices selection board interviews carried out at Kapoor's resi- bank”. Former SBI CFO agement, she said, adding such Army after passing out from the   .  "  /      /;   The kinesthetic Gymnastics would come to an end after dence in Mumbai by the cen- Prashant Kumar was appoint- decisions were taken in the Academy. “Armed or un-armed,    5   
         Display by the cadets and the Saturday’s passing out parade to tral financial probe agency, the ed as administrator of Yes interest of the bank's we are the best”, was the message physical training instructors of the tunes of Auld Lang Syne official said, “Yes, the searches Bank. Yes Bank has over 1,000 health. given out by the future officers the Academy. The show stood stallions would emerge as the Academy was a visual treat. played by the Army Band and started late in the evening at his branches and 1,800-plus ATMs A new CEO was appoint- of the Army. out for the dexterous maneuvers experts in battle tank warfare,” The martial arts performance to be reviewed by Admiral residence.” across the country which are ed in September 2018 and The event commenced made possible by a symbiotic said an old warrior watching the from North Eastern states Karambir Singh, Chief of Naval Another ED official, also under severe stress after the cri- clean up of the bank started with the traditional Equestrian understanding between the well synchronised coordina- choreographed by the Assam Staff. It is time for action for the related to the probe said the sis erupted last night. and the investigative agencies Display by cadets and instruc- steeds and the riders. “Those tion between men and ani- Regimental Centre showed the bold and brave gentlemen and agency has issued LOC against Earlier in the day, Union too found irregularities, she tors of the Horse Riding Club of perfecting the art of riding the mals. audience the culturtal diversity lady cadets. Kapoor, so that the does not Finance Minister Nirmala said. IANS    !"#$#$   1 $8B 
 
 7  ( 80" ""4     01 . Pawar the revenue expenditure of 4,33,00,901 crore.... The cost of total of 22,000 Cr. will be avail- Pawar, who holds the Finance 3,56,968 crore. In effect, the infrastructure projects under- able for the scheme”. resenting a 9,511 crore rev- and Planning Portfolios, said that budget indicates arevenue deficit taken by the State Government The scheme covers the #  Penue deficit Budget for the the Green Fund would be utilised of 9,511 crore during the year is 2,78,271 crore and the State short term crop loan taken by year 2020-21, the debt-trapped by the Government for the con- ending March 31, 2021. Government has also to bear farmers from the nationalised Maharashtra Government on servation of environment, specif- Pawar attributed the decrease direct and indirect liability of banks, private banks, rural @ $+0( % G' *&+($G Friday proposed to increase the ically for the projects related to in the State’s receive receipts dur- these projects,” he said. banks, district co-operative Value Added Tax (VAT) on the sewage disposal and waste man- ing 2019-20 which was estimated Among other things, Pawar banks and various primary Mumbai: Training guns at sale of Petrol and Diesel by One agement and such other projects. at 3, 14,640 crore to the reduc- said that the State Government agricultural co-operative soci- the ruling Maha Vikas rupee per litre, in addition to the The deputy chief minister tion in receipt of State share in had made a provision of eties. “Till today, 9,035 Cr. Aghadi (MVA) in existing rate of VAT, a measure announced a major tax concession central taxes by 8,543 crore. 15,000 crore for the much-dis- have been transferred to the Maharashtra as it completed which will bring in an addition- for home buyers in the form of Blaming the Narendra Modi cussed loan waiver scheme accounts of 13.85 lakh farmers. 100 days of formation, the al revenue of 1,800 crore to the one per cent rebate for the next Government for the delay in the “Mahatma Jotirao Phule The remaining amount will be BJP on Friday labeled the State exchequer. two years in the Stamp Duty and State getting GST compensation Shetkari Karjmukti Yojna 2019” transferred to the accounts of Shiv Sena-led Government A day after the Economic other related charges applicable on from the Centre, Pawar said: during the year 2019-20, while the eligible farmers before the as confused and one which Survey of Maharashtra estimated registration of documents in the “Every two months, the State it had proposed 7,000 crore kharif season 2020, so that stayed works the previous the State’s debts would rise to area of Mumbai Metropolitan Government receives the GST allocation for the same scheme they will be eligible for new dispensation had undertak- alarming 4.71,642 crore during Region Development Authority compensation from the Central during 2020-21, “so that the crop loans,” the DCM said. en. 2019-20, Deputy Chief Minister and in the areas of Municipal Government in accordance with Leader of the Ajit Pawar—presenting the Corporations of Pune, Pimpri- the Goods and Services Tax Act, Opposition in the Assembly ties with the BJP and joined outside the State legislature Budget for 2020-21 in the Chinchwad and Nagpur. 2017. However, there is delay in and BJP legislator Devendra hands with the NCP and the building complex in south Assembly — proposed to increase In an effort to promote indus- getting GST compensation from Fadnavis alleged MVA con- Congress, both its ideologi- Mumbai. To drive home his VAT on the sale of Petrol and tries in the state, Pawar proposed Central Government to the State. stituents Shiv Sena, the NCP cal opponents. There is point, the former chief min- Diesel by one rupee per litre to reduce the Electricity duty on As a result, timely funding the and the Congress do not absolutely no coordination ister said the MVA first over and above the existing rate Industrial use from 9.3 per cent to expenditure on development trust each other and that among the ruling parties. announced complete farm of VAT — to create a special ded- 7.5 per cent of the consumption works in the State is becoming dif- their government is the one Their Ministers make loan waiver, free electricity icated fund for implementation charges ficult”. which makes announce- announcements which come up to 100 units usage and various environmental projects. “Due to the two tax conces- Pawar said that his govern- ments only to retreat later. to their mind, while the 100 per cent scholarship, “This (additional taxation) sions, it is expected that there will ment was bearing direct and Shiv Sena president chief minister says nothing but later retreated. will enrich the State exchequer by be yearly revenue shortfall of indirect liability of loans raised by Uddhav Thackeray was such (with regard to minis- He also referred to an additional rupees 1800 Crores around rupees 2500 crore,” he the previous Devendra Fadnavis sworn-in as chief minister on ters announcements) has Minority Affairs Minister per annum. The Government will said. dispensation during the last five November 28, 2019, along been decided. Nawab Malik announcing create a special dedicated fund The Budget estimates pre- years. “During the last 5 years, with six Ministers. It is a Government giving 5 per cent quota to called ‘ Green Fund ’ and the addi- sented by Pawar for 2020-21 peg State has raised loans of 2,82,448 The three-party which just makes announce- Muslims, while Thackeray tional collection of Value Added the revenue receipts during the crore and a total amount of out- Government was formed ments and then retreats on it saying no decision has been Tax from proposed levy will be coming financial year at 3,47,457 standing debt and liabilities at the after the Shiv Sena snapped later, Fadnavis told reporters taken yet on the issue. PTI transferred to a ‘Green Fund ’,” crore, as against the anticipated end of January 2020 is <( & * G "  +  +     Q<& 2 $ R

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Through WikiGap, Prof. Swati Patankar, Dean our daily experiences, which in Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar Dhankar said during his Wikipedia, a more gender- Sweden aims to bridge the (International Relations) and turn is molded by the societal on Friday met Union Home tenure so far, he has noticed equal internet and a more gen- gender gap on Wikipedia. Since Faculty in Department of structures and positions that we Minister Amit Shah here. “I issues of law and order in the der-equal world. young citizens are decision- BioSciences and occupy. Both rationality and have availed this opportunity to State which were highly dis- The “WikiGap edit-a-thon” makers of tomorrow, they have Bioengineering, IIT Bombay, logic are not entirely invariant. apprise the Union Home turbing and antithetical to – hosted jointly by the been the focus for this initia- said: “Women have made enor- There are, in other words, Minister of various issues of democracy. Consulate General of Sweden, tive. We are glad to host WIKI- mous contributions in sci- many possible ways to logical- serious concern touching upon “I have been to various Mumbai will be hosting a GAP at IIT Bombay in part- ences, politics and social ly engage with the world. A the governance in the State. I parts of the State and have got WikiGap edit-a-thon at IIT nership with WikiMedia India empowerment and continue woman's viewpoint could discussed with him a variety of reports from several areas of Bombay in association with and Idobro,” Bjorn Holmgren, to do so. Yet the recognition for arguably be more inclusive and issues,” Dhankar told reporters severe political victimisation by WikiMedia India, Idobro Consul, Consulate General of these women is not as wide- comprehensive, in many areas here. The meeting complex the police. False cases against Impact Solutions, Centre for Sweden, Mumbai said spread as it should be. Today, of life, because of her daily comes a within a week of innocent people have been Policy Studies and several “The theme is in line with Wikipedia is one of the most experiences. Shah's visit to Kolkata. At a rally filed based on political con- departments from IIT Bombay Sweden’s Tekla initiative that widely used online tools. It is therefore very impor- in the city, the Union minister siderations. – got off to a start on Friday, encourages young women to WikiGap is an exciting initia- tant that such viewpoints are had expressed “anguish” over “I have apprised the Home with an introductory and tech- take up STEM sciences. IIT tive to strengthen women's given more representation.” the law and order situation in Minister of the various areas in nical session on March 6th. The Bombay, being a leading rights, resources and repre- Supported by Sweden’s West Bengal. the State that call for the atten- event will conclude on March Science university globally, is sentation online and IIT embassies, consulates and However, coming out from tion of the Central 9. an ideal partner for WikiGap,” Bombay is delighted to be a Wikimedia representatives, Home Minister's office in Government in the interest of “Women’s representation Holmgren part of this initiative together WikiGap has been organized Parliament complex, Dhankar the people,” he said on Wikipedia is quite low com- Rahul Deshmukh, with the Consulate General of in 63 countries, from Sweden avoided a volley of questions of Dhankar said no action has pared to that of men. Globally, President of WikiMedia India Sweden in Mumbai and Idobro to Vietnam, Egypt, media about his appraisal of the been taken against those who there are 4 times more articles said, “Currently, Wikipedia is Impact Solutions.” Colombia, to India. WikiGap law and order situation in the accosted him at Jadavpur about men than women on available in 301 languages, of Karon Shaiva, Managing has so far resulted in more state. “I had myself sought this University and University of Wikipedia. Nine out of 10 which the English edition is the Director, Idobro Impact than 35000 edited articles in meeting. I had sought this Calcutta and this is a “serious Wikipedia editors are men,” an largest with over 5.8 million Solutions said, “Idobro and 30 different languages. These meeting under the background reflection” of the adverse law IIT-B spokesperson said. articles. The female (47%) to Rise Infinity Foundation seeks articles now have over 160 that over the (past) seven and order situation in the State. WikiGap is a global initia- male readership ratio (53%) is to co-create solutions by bring- million views. months I have been able to Tamil Nadu Governor tive that aims to take a step approximately the same. ing the 4 key stakeholders A worldwide action took appreciate the situation on the Banwarilal Purohit and his towards making a more gen- However, only 16% females together - Government, place on March 8 2018, while ground with respect to the Haryana counterpart Satyadeo der-equal Wikipedia, a more convert themselves to editors. Academia, Industry and Civil the March 8 2019 event marked critical issues of governance,” Narain Arya also called on the gender-equal internet and a To bridge this gap, several ini- Society. International Women’s the start of the WikiGap cam- he said. Union Home Minister. more gender-equal world. It tiatives have been undertaken Day helps to increase the paign 2019. 5 !*0 " = 0  (  2 : (( !Q$  R *   5" " 5"   ()* +),-. Friday, I need to make my slogans. These slogans spread times like this? I am not going   ()* +),-. maying that the BBC has filed speech and I am making it not bigotry and hate. to wait. I hope this speech goes such a singularly one-sided n an unprecedented act, in the chamber downstairs but “All Modi and Shah do is out to the young people of rasar Bharati CEO Shashi version of the incidents of vio- ITMC Rajya Sabha member on the first floor. We have to plan elections. There is enough India. I want to ask where is the PShekhar Vempati has lence in Delhi which rather Derek O’Brien on Friday gave look at different ways to have evidence in the public domain prime minister. It took him 69 turned down an invitation than help break the cycle of vio- a 10-minute speech, not in the our voices heard. So here I am,” to suggest that after these kind hours after the genocide to from the BBC to attend an lence has only contributed to House, but from a corridor of he said. O’Brien also uploaded of riots and genocide only one respond, that too on Twitter. awards function for Indian further vitiating the atmos- the Parliament building, in a video of his speech on social political party gains... They We are making a laughing sportswomen, citing the British phere while insinuating the protest against, what he called, media. have stalled Parliament because stock of ourselves,” he said. broadcaster's “one-sided” brave men and women in uni- the government’s reluctance to Speaking about different they don’t want to answer hard Taking a dig at Prime reporting on the Delhi vio- form who are charged with the discuss the Delhi violence. stories of pain and loss during questions,” he alleged. Minister Narendra Modi, who lence. Vempati had been invit- onerous responsibility of main- Before beginning his the violence in northeast Delhi Comparing the Delhi vio- has announced that he would ed for the BBC’s Indian taining law and order,” he speech, O’Brien, who is leader in which 53 people have lost lence with the genocide in hand over his social media han- Sportswoman of the Year wrote in the letter dated March of the party in Rajya Sabha, said their lives, O’Brien said despite Nazi Germany, O’ Brien said, dles to women on Women’s awards ceremony due to be 4. that opposition parties have all these, the government was “Genocide is a process, even at Day, the TMC leader suggested held in New Delhi on Unfortunately, nowhere in given notices five days in a row unwilling to discuss the issue. Nazi time it didn’t start with gas that he give it to mothers who March 8. “I must respectfully the entire report have the BBC to discuss the issue, but these “The home minister hasn’t chambers. It started with slo- have lost children in the Delhi decline the invitation in view of journalists mentioned the have not been accepted. visited affected areas...The vio- gans spreading hate and big- violence and women who have the recent coverage of the BBC murderous assault on the men He alleged that the gov- lence started from inciting slo- otry. Then genocide happened.” lost their husbands. “A little bit of certain incidents of vio- in uniform by a mob which ernment is stalling work in gans. We all know the people He also said that the last time of democracy is still left in the lence in Delhi,” Vempati said in resulted in the death of a head both the Houses. “I have been who did it. What gives them a notice of an opposition mem- country that although I cannot his letter to British constable in the line of duty and ready with the speech on behalf the guts to utter these slogans? ber to discuss issues was speak inside Parliament, I can do Broadcasting Corporation also resulted in the fatal injuries of the TMC. Mr Chairman sir It is the prime minister, the accepted was in November so here. Delhi needs urgent (BBC) Director General Tony received by a deputy commis- what can I do, the government home minister. It is almost as 2016. “What does an opposi- healing. Trinamool will not be Hall. “As a fellow public broad- sioner of police in uniform, the is stalling Parliament. Today on if they have sanctioned these tion member do in desperate silenced,” he said. caster of global repute, it is dis- Prasar Bharati CEO said. +3 *!* % "  "* 

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Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) claim that its victory in the recent Delhi Assembly elec-   3   A  #               tions heralds the advent of a new kind of                     politics in the country — kaam ki rajneeti           :9      or the politics of work. AAP’s work in improving schools, 0:1                   ! healthcare services in the form of mohalla                        / (neighbourhood) clinics, providing up to                   20,000 litres of water free to each household and drastically reducing electricity bills has              (   $    ! brought it 62 out of the 70 seats in the Delhi                   ! Legislative Assembly. Nevertheless, the S               :       conduct of its leaders and legislators dur- ing the recent communal riots in Delhi has               P/ 2Q    launched a thousand arguments.                    Two things require attention. The first                   is their claim that they are not responsible for the Delhi Police’s abysmal performance visiting affected areas when vio- people but were now put to use One must go beyond kaam  +         P Q      as the force is controlled by the Union Home lence is raging; nor does it make during the riots. The other pos- ki rajneeti for this to happen.              2    ! Ministry. The second is their overwhelming- up for failure to do so. sibility is that they have achieved Work gets done in a political,   /                    ly perceived absence from the scenes of vio- Had they been present, AAP a level of spiritual elevation that economic, social and cultural               "     lence. Both require critical examination. leaders might have confronted enables a person to leave his/her environment and a moral uni- As to the first claim, the fact is that the the mobs with their followers corporal body behind and tra- verse. It will not benefit the peo- !:      @ #           S   Union Home Ministry directly controls the and halted them in their tracks. verse the cosmos in his/her ple if a Government prioritises                     Delhi Police. The question of the latter’s If groups of common people in ,.1)3; *.,, invisible astral self. Only they did crony capitalist interests; liber-       "             as well as the Delhi Government’s respec- some localities could do it and (:3 1) ) ,.')+ not travel millions of light years ty will not be realised on the tive roles, however, comes up in the con- save lives, homes and places of in seconds to explore distant ground if sections remain in eco-      !    P  Q  P   Q   ! text of preventing and/or controlling vio- worship, there is no reason why :( 3-) ":0(+ galaxies but visit riot-torn areas nomic bondage and/or suffer   <6            lence. While police action is critical in the they could not do so. AAP . ')3.:(' offering solace in subsonic voic- discrimination. One would need #        #            matter, the fact is that the police act in a spokespersons have waxed es that most people did not hear. a philosophy of freedom based social, political and administrative context indignant on television and else- ) .( .( Of course, as invisible as on compassion, humanity and a   3                and the Delhi Government might have where, saying that their MLAs ):(:. them were leaders of most other commitment to liberty, cradling               3         been able to compel it to act even though and leaders were very much on political parties. Did they also a programme to further social >  2            9     ! the Union Home Ministry controlled it. the ground, forming peace com- 1:(+ ") (+/: have the invisibility pill and the and economic justice and India’s The presence of Chief Minister Arvind mittees, asking people not to '0) capacity for travelling in their cultural and religious diversity,                 ?   Kejriwal and AAP Ministers and leaders resort to violence, providing astral bodies and speaking sub- to realise the goals of the   /  S                 in troubled areas might, for example, have relief and solace to the discon- +.'..( 3.:( sonically? Whatever the reason, Constitution. Also, one would            S      ! put policemen on the ground under pres- solate and those rendered des- their invisibility shockingly need money to build up such a sure to act, particularly if the netas had titute. Since one does not want :() *:0,+ ())+ underlines their lack of concern political formation. Corporate       : /        ?  :  stepped forward and confronted the mobs. to believe that what they were -.,:':-; : for the people and political iner- entities would not provide it;            ! !        Otherwise, the men and women in uni- saying was not true, and given ))+: 1 ')+ tia. All this leads us to the sen- they would bet on parties in             3/        ! form would have been held responsible if that the overwhelming majori- timent whose relevance has not power. One would have to anything had happened to them. ty of the people seem to hold :( : ''.:(# been withered by the years — depend on crowd-funding,  /                  " ! Chief Minister Kejriwal visited the hos- that AAP leaders were conspic- politicians and political parties in which will not be easy. Finally,             ,     pitals. He also visited some of the riot- affect- uous by their absence, one can -0 (.3; (+ India have failed the people. the architects of such a move-               ed areas along with Deputy Chief Minister only conclude that they were :.3)(3 3: This lack of faith in politi- ment must have the wisdom to Manish Sisodia. But that was after the vio- present but not visible. cians and parties has clearly led keep their ambitions on hold lence had more or less subsided. He had also This writer can only specu- ,.1)3; : to spontaneous protests like the and weave an intricate tapestry called for curfew to be imposed and the late on how this could have hap- ) ,.'.(" Shaheen Bagh sit-in and meet- of plural relationships to make 3  deployment of the Army besides announc- pened. One possibility is that ings, rallies and processions by a nation-wide political structure ing a slew of measures, including the pay- those in the higher echelons of ": ,' : 3-) students’ and citizens against the possible. 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broadly defined as, “The use of biolog- a number of countries, to be precise 16, In the meantime, US Republican It looks like a perennial affair and there highly vulnerable to BW. Thus, India ical toxins or infectious agents like bac- including major powers like Canada, Senator Bob Cotton has asserted that the are fears that the next attack during the needs to evolve and institute a exhaus- teria, virus and fungi, with the intent to Cuba, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria and Coronavirus originated from a high monsoon would be of greater magni- tive mechanism by harnessing both mil- kill or incapacitate humans, animals or North Korea are reportedly maintain- security laboratory in Wuhan. This tude. However, it is believed that locust itary and civil resources. In fact, the late plants as an act of war.” These are pri- ing and expanding their BW invento- claim further substantiates global fears larvae can be genetically engineered and Manohar Parrikar, the then Defence )')<.(" 3-) marily meant to cause mass casualties, ry. As per Steven Block, a bio-physicist, against Chinese designs as the country if this happens, this menace will add a Minister, cautioned the nation against (:<),O' (:<),3; infect a large number of people, natur- the US and Russia are reportedly keep- is also said to be working on gene edit- new dimensions to BW. BW and stressed that we need to be fully al resources and above all, spread panic ing frozen stocks of smallpox along with ing technology — a targetted bio- So far, there are no reports to cor- prepared against it. *# !   B among the rival armed forces. conventional bio-agents like anthrax weapon that was successfully tested in roborate that rogue elements or non- Keeping this in mind, we must cre-  !  Devastating agents like Bacillus and typhus. 2018. State actors have got access to bio- ate awareness, both at the research and         !8, Anthracis, Botulism and Variola are used China, under its advanced To coin a new terminology, the weapons. But one cannot sit complacent operational level. At the national level, to spread epidemics like anthrax, bioweapons programme launched a few “geo-biological” scenario is becoming because keeping in mind the current the Ministry of Home Affairs should be    istory tells us that bio-agents cholera, plague and smallpox. years ago, is not only trying to gain par- alarming and of late virus outbreaks fragile global security scenario, such the nodal Ministry to oversee opera-       B were restrictively used in both Mustard gas, a primitive bio-agent, ity with the US and Russia but is aggres- have become rampant. First it was the assumptions are short-lived. In the tions. Foremost, the concept of “nation- 4C       Hthe World Wars (WWs). was used during the WW-I, leading to sively working towards engineering Ebola in Kenya followed by the Zika meantime, a new concept, “black biol- al bio-defence” must be evolved to 
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 (BW) has largely been avoided and an unratified treaty banning bioweapons cidence but the sudden outbreak of 2019 and then came the Nipah virus in owy science in which organisms are surveillance and early detection, lead- though a few attempts were made by in 1925. Similarly, during WW-II, the Coronavirus, perhaps the most potent Asia, particularly Kerala. Going by the genetically engineered for the sole pur- ing to specialised treatment, including  #    !  some non-State actors during the Japanese allegedly used bio- agents and devastating in recent times, from suspicions over the origin of the pose of creating bio-terrorism. Keeping protective vaccines right up to the pri-   ;  
 1970s-80s, by and large BW has been against Chinese prisoners, while the Wuhan, China in December 2019, has Coronavirus, we cannot rule out that in mind the devastating effects of BW, mary healthcare level. Bio-contain-      !  
  kept in abeyance. But of late, covert and Russians did the same with the given credence to these claims. other countries are also engineering new there is a need to have a ratified glob- ment labs both at the national and   * -     clandestine research and development Germans. Thereafter, no major use of This pandemic has already spread bioweapons, the likes of which have al treaty banning research, production regional level are required to isolate and by various countries and the production bio-agents was reported, except for the to 85 countries and claimed 3,400 lives never been seen before. and the use of bio-agents and virus arrest threatening bio organisms.  !    of bio-agents during the post WW-II era Sarin gas attack in 1995 by the Japanese with over 1,00,000 confirmed cases that Take for instance, the recent locust spores and also instituting stringent Accordingly, the armed forces should      have brought it closer to, if not at par cult Aum Shinrikyo in a Tokyo subway. are growing by the day. India, too, has clouds that originated from West Asia sanctions against its pilferage for use by also reappraise and upgrade the med-       !  with its close cousins — nuclear and A few treaties banning the use of BWs seen 30 cases and this has led to can- and struck part of Pakistan and India terrorist outfits. Closer home, due to the ical support infrastructure to ensure,   !   chemical weapons. Known by different were initiated but did not make any cellation of Prime Minister Narendra — particularly Punjab, Rajasthan and peculiar climatic conditions, vast land protection and treatment of troops.    pseudonyms such as the “poor man’s headway as some countries refused to Modi’s visit to Brussels for an India- Gujarat — causing extensive damage to mass, the high density of population and (The writer is a retired Infantry atom bomb” or “germ warfare”, BW is sign on the dotted line. The result is that European Union summit. crops in an area of 1.70 lakh hectares. lack of primary healthcare, we are Officer with vast operational experience) J     K     !"#$#$  :

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Gaurav Dua, Senior VP, Head New Delhi (PTI): Investments Yadministrator Prashant forward to continued support “expressed its willingness” to (Capital Market Strategy & through participatory notes Kumar on Friday said a solu- from the depositors as an advi- make investment in Yes Bank he Sensex plunged 894 &" :*BB Investments) at Sharekhan by (P-notes) in the domestic cap- tion was being worked upon to sory to customers.” and participate in its recon- Tpoints while the Nifty BNP Paribas. ital market rose marginally to the revive the lender well before The Mumbai-headquar- struction scheme. crashed below the key 11,000- Meanwhile, Finance 67,281 crore at the end of the moratorium period of 30 tered private sector lender said The draft comes a day mark on Friday as regulatory  !$   " Minister Nirmala Sitharaman January 2020. days ends. it remains available to address after the RBI imposed a mora- curbs on Yes Bank triggered a and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Investments increased after Kumar, an ex-chief finan- all queries and clarifications. torium on the bank, restricting crisis of confidence among   ()* +),-. 192 to 48,180 per kg as Das on Friday assured Yes hitting a nearly 11-year low at cial officer of SBI, also assured “Depositors are requested withdrawals to 50,000 per domestic investors. compared to the previous Bank depositors that their the end of December 2019 depositors that their money to get in touch with the near- depositor till April 3. A heavy sell-off in global old on Friday jumped close of 47,988 per kg. money was safe and all steps when the total value of P-note was safe and there was no rea- est branch for any assistance,” After Yes Bank was placed markets on coronavirus con- G773 to 45,343 per 10 “Spot gold of 24 karat in would be taken to ensure sta- investments in Indian mar- son to panic. it added. under moratorium, digital pay- cerns took a further toll on risk gram in the national capital as Delhi rallied by 773 with spot bility in the financial sector. kets — equity, debt, and deriv- “The current moratorium The RBI on Friday said the ments were impacted as sentiment, traders said. mounting worries over the prices crossing 45,300. The All BSE sectoral indices atives — stood at 64,537 crore, has been brought into effect State Bank of India (SBI) had PhonePe, which depends on After nosediving over economic fallout from the spot rupee was trading around ended in the red, with metal according to Sebi data. keeping the depositors’ interest expressed willingness to invest the cash-strapped lender for its 1,459 points during the day, the fast-spreading coronavirus 23 paise weaker against the dol- plunging 4.40 per cent, fol- P-notes are issued by regis- in mind and towards restoring in crisis-ridden Yes Bank. transactions, could not operate. 30-share BSE Sensex settled drove investors towards the lar during the day,” HDFC lowed by bankex, finance, ener- tered foreign portfolio investors their confidence. A solution is In a draft ‘Yes Bank Ltd. It may be noted that the 893.99 points or 2.32 per cent safe-haven metal. In the pre- Securities senior analyst (com- gy, realty, oil and gas, power (FPIs) to overseas investors being worked upon to revive Reconstruction Scheme, 2020’, bank’s own net banking facili- lower at 37,576.62. vious trade, the precious metal modities) Tapan Patel said. and industrials. who wish to be part of the the Bank well before the mora- the RBI also said the strategic ties have not been operational Likewise, the broader NSE had closed at 44,570 per 10 In the international market, The broader BSE midcap Indian stock market without torium period of thirty days investor bank would have to since last evening. Other fin- Nifty tanked 279.55 points or gram, according to HDFC gold was trading with gains at and smallcap indices too skid- registering themselves directly. ends,” Kumar said in a state- pick up 49 per cent stake and tech operators who rely on Yes 2.48 per cent to close at Securities. USD 1,678 per ounce and sil- ded up to 2.36 per cent. They, however, need to go ment issued by Yes Bank. it could not reduce holding to Bank to settle their transactions 10,989.45. Silver prices also rose by ver at USD 17.34 per ounce. World markets sank deep- through a due diligence process. Yes Bank was late on below 26 per cent before three are also down. Banking counters wilted er into red as the coronavirus Of the total investments Thursday placed under a mora- years from the date of capital “We sincerely regret the under selling pressure, with Yes outbreak stoked fears of a glob- made till the end of January, torium, with the RBI capping infusion. long outage. Our partner bank Bank plummeting over 55 per ing 6.51 per cent, followed by dust. This time its Yes Bank — al recession. 55,089 crore was invested in deposit withdrawals at 50,000 From the appointed date, (Yes Bank) was placed under cent, after the RBI placed the SBI, IndusInd Bank, HDFC, one of the large private sector Bourses in Shanghai, Hong equities, 11,517 crore in debt per account. the authorised capital of the moratorium by RBI. Entire lender under a moratorium, ICICI Bank and ONGC. banks. RBI has stepped in and Kong, Seoul and Tokyo sank and 59 crore in the derivatives The bank will also not be private sector bank would team’s been working all night to capping deposit withdrawals at Bajaj Auto, Maruti and leading state-owned institu- over 2 per cent. segment. In the preceding able to grant or renew any loan stand altered to 5,000 crore get services back up asap (as 50,000 per account for a Asian Paints were the only tions are patching up a bailout European benchmarks month, the fund inflow or advance, make any invest- and number of equity shares to soon as possible),” the app’s month and superseding its gainers. plan for the bank and more were also trading significantly through P-notes was the low- ment, incur any liability or 2,400 crore having face value of chief executive Sameer Nigam board. During the week, Sensex importantly, safeguard the lower in their morning ses- est since February 2009, when agree to disburse any payment. 2 each. tweeted early in the morning. The unusual move late plunged 720.67 points or 1.88 interest of depositors. However, sions. the cumulative value of such The moratorium period “The investor bank shall PhonePe, one of the coun- Thursday evening came hours per cent, while Nifty sank the already weak sentiments Brent crude oil futures fell investments stood at 60,948 will be in place till April 3, agree to invest in the equity of try’s largest digital payment after finance ministry sources 212.30 points or 1.89 per cent. have been dented further. 2.54 per cent to USD 48.72 per crore, according to the data. 2020. the Reconstructed bank to the platforms, is dependent on Yes confirmed that State Bank of According to analysts, “The series of accidents in barrel. Lower quantum of invest- “The Bank is also taking extent that post infusion it Bank to process its transactions. India (SBI) was directed to bail investors took the Yes Bank the Indian financial sector On the currency front, the ment through P-notes route necessary steps to ensure seam- holds 49 per cent shareholding For the next month, Yes out the troubled lender, once a episode very negatively, raising sends out a very poor message Indian rupee plunged 46 paise can be attributed to liberalised less transactions for the cus- in the Reconstructed bank at a Bank will led by the RBI- Dalal Street darling. questions on the stability of the to the foreign investors. The to 73.79 against dollar amid norms for foreign portfolio tomers. We assure the deposi- price not less than 10 (Face appointed administrator Tata Steel was the top lag- overall Indian financial system. negative bias is expected would mounting concerns over coro- investors (FPIs) by the regula- tors that their money is safe and value of 2) and premium of Prashant Kumar, an ex-chief gard in the Sensex pack, crack- “Another bank bites the sustain in the near term,” said navirus. tor Sebi, market experts noted. there is absolutely no reason to 8,” said the draft on which financial officer of SBI.

 BSE 500 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE NIFTY 50 10942.65 11035.10 10827.40 10989.45 -279.55 Script Open High Low LTP MOTHERSUMI 96.80 98.90 93.60 97.60 NESCO 620.45 663.85 618.55 651.45 WABAG 178.05 178.15 171.50 172.20 BAJAJ-AUTO 2640.00 2758.00 2620.00 2745.00 41.35 RELIANCE 1276.00 1288.35 1241.60 1270.05 FEDERALBNK 80.00 81.20 76.40 80.05 JAICORPLTD 81.00 81.95 78.40 79.75 WESTLIFE 420.00 444.00 416.70 438.40 GAIL 104.00 108.70 102.05 107.70 0.90 INFY 744.00 744.00 729.45 739.25 BHEL 30.25 30.25 29.00 29.55 GSPL 225.00 229.75 216.75 221.60 JKTYRE 63.75 63.75 60.85 62.70 MARUTI 6196.40 6480.00 6100.15 6393.10 27.15 YESBANK 33.20 33.20 5.55 16.20 UJJIVAN 319.15 321.40 309.75 318.80 CASTROLIND 137.50 140.60 133.00 137.60 LAXMIMACH 3221.10 3241.95 3180.00 3188.05 ASIANPAINT 1840.00 1884.40 1835.00 1882.00 7.55 AUROPHARMA 520.00 520.00 504.00 509.90 NTPC 107.00 107.10 103.10 105.00 AKZOINDIA 2398.00 2498.00 2360.00 2443.75 HEIDELBERG 181.00 184.30 178.20 183.35 EICHERMOT 17350.00 17871.50 16822.00 17810.00 34.65 HDFC 2155.00 2155.00 2092.55 2109.55 DMART 2190.00 2250.00 2140.00 2241.00 SIEMENS 1317.20 1342.00 1295.50 1339.15 VBL 750.00 792.70 746.85 783.65 TCS 2098.00 2123.65 2071.60 2115.40 -9.65 INDUSINDBK 1008.00 1031.25 921.25 1014.30 MUTHOOTFIN 852.00 874.25 840.70 870.40 NBCC 24.30 25.55 23.75 24.35 KRBL 250.45 271.60 240.65 267.25 UPL 499.00 516.85 491.35 513.35 -2.70 SBIN 269.00 274.35 257.35 270.45 INDHOTEL 118.00 122.90 113.50 121.20 INOXLEISUR 385.90 385.90 362.95 368.20 RELAXO 704.00 706.40 679.95 702.45 DRREDDY 3085.20 3206.45 3085.20 3157.00 -27.45 IBULHSGFIN 256.95 258.80 243.15 254.40 BASF 1185.00 1196.60 1115.50 1133.55 BAJAJHLDNG 3300.00 3311.20 3132.60 3162.00 CRISIL 1543.95 1551.00 1521.95 1538.20 ULTRACEMCO 4092.60 4193.30 4010.00 4168.00 -37.55 SUNPHARMA 395.95 403.00 390.50 400.90 DABUR 512.00 512.90 496.05 500.45 CHOLAFIN 280.00 282.90 271.25 281.10 BLUEDART 2800.80 2949.95 2505.00 2678.15 NESTLEIND 16358.10 16565.55 16200.10 16411.00 -165.30 HDFCBANK 1130.00 1141.30 1101.50 1134.85 MCX 1263.00 1312.35 1254.75 1301.50 CARERATING 484.00 484.00 450.00 460.80 CHOLAHLDNG 490.85 502.55 462.50 495.35 BAJFINANCE 4144.00 4238.55 4039.00 4226.60 NIITTECH 1824.00 1824.00 1735.75 1789.50 NATIONALUM 33.50 33.50 32.40 33.05 HSCL 45.00 46.05 43.80 44.45 KOTAKBANK 1605.20 1644.00 1598.20 1634.05 -17.30 TATAMOTORS 114.30 117.25 112.95 114.25 EQUITAS 97.70 98.75 92.00 94.50 IGL 430.00 442.95 423.30 440.65 JCHAC 3057.00 3188.00 3050.30 3158.95 SUNPHARMA 390.05 403.20 390.05 400.10 -4.80 TATACONSUM 344.00 346.80 333.65 344.40 MINDTREE 940.00 983.50 921.05 976.50 NOCIL 90.00 92.70 86.95 90.55 DHFL 17.85 18.00 16.72 16.72 TITAN 1229.00 1246.95 1219.70 1241.90 -17.25 AUBANK 1121.00 1143.40 1000.75 1134.60 AVANTI 410.95 410.95 383.00 394.25 LTI 1880.00 1932.00 1848.00 1901.45 JISLJALEQS 4.84 4.84 4.60 4.62 BHARTIARTL 517.75 523.65 511.45 519.35 -7.55 ICICIBANK 487.90 496.75 477.05 486.25 INDIACEM 89.00 93.35 86.20 91.85 FDC 227.45 243.00 217.20 241.70 TRIDENT 5.20 5.21 5.01 5.09 HCLTECH 570.00 573.95 559.55 568.00 -8.40 RBLBANK 271.35 275.00 243.25 259.05 GRAPHITE 220.00 220.00 212.55 213.55 RPOWER 1.57 1.59 1.55 1.55 FORTIS 150.55 152.90 148.70 149.00 HDFCBANK 1125.00 1140.90 1101.00 1134.00 -17.35 TECHM 749.60 749.60 732.65 740.85 SAIL 31.10 33.15 31.10 32.95 HINDZINC 168.00 170.40 161.90 163.45 REPCOHOME 272.00 284.95 267.80 277.00 HEROMOTOCO1971.00 2053.45 1971.00 2031.95 -31.95 TATASTEEL 360.00 360.00 347.40 351.20 ADANIPORTS 343.50 343.50 331.25 341.35 BHARATFORG 424.80 441.80 422.60 438.40 FLFL 287.00 347.25 245.30 329.80 BRITANNIA 3084.90 3100.00 3013.25 3077.75 -49.40 MARUTI 6231.00 6479.00 6110.00 6430.30 INFRATEL 209.00 209.00 201.20 204.00 EDELWEISS 83.55 83.55 74.60 77.15 CORPBANK 16.00 16.15 15.25 15.25 M&M 458.85 473.75 456.50 470.70 -8.60 ITC 185.65 185.65 179.75 181.80 PFC 109.80 112.05 108.15 110.45 HONAUT 33299.00 34989.00 32551.00 34739.15 OBEROIRLTY 480.60 510.00 480.00 500.20 CENTRALBK 14.30 15.30 14.10 14.80 TECHM 746.10 749.75 731.40 741.20 -14.90 KOTAKBANK 1617.00 1644.30 1600.00 1632.45 RADICO 372.50 374.00 314.00 368.75 ABFRL 240.30 251.70 239.65 248.90 FCONSUMER 16.50 16.50 15.68 15.71 VSTIND 3972.00 4120.00 3972.00 4102.75 HINDUNILVR 2185.00 2250.00 2159.25 2172.10 -45.90 LT 1155.00 1164.00 1131.00 1158.95 GRASIM 664.00 671.00 648.75 665.15 AMBER 1355.00 1510.75 1301.05 1464.20 RESPONIND 87.95 87.95 84.10 84.50 BALMLAWRIE 99.00 99.60 97.05 99.05 INFY 741.00 744.00 729.10 739.00 -15.60 MFSL 565.00 565.00 477.20 521.60 MRF 66000.00 66500.00 63891.00 66408.40 RAYMOND 490.00 490.00 470.90 477.30 INTELLECT 108.00 110.05 105.15 107.00 CENTURYPLY 148.00 158.00 143.50 153.20 CIPLA 425.00 438.15 423.05 431.20 -9.40 BAJAJFINSV 8700.00 8700.00 8443.50 8602.80 SUNTV 420.00 420.70 405.45 415.20 TORNTPOWER 309.90 317.30 305.30 314.65 AAVAS 1880.00 1939.75 1851.50 1930.25 SHILPAMED 447.75 462.85 447.75 458.80 BAJFINANCE 4125.00 4238.00 4036.50 4238.00 -92.70 HINDUNILVR 2196.00 2248.20 2160.00 2186.60 OMAXE 168.00 168.05 154.40 154.95 METROPOLIS 1789.00 1835.55 1730.30 1764.25 GILLETTE 5701.65 5755.00 5672.50 5730.10 ANDHRABANK 11.20 12.99 11.20 12.38 POWERGRID 190.50 192.60 188.15 191.65 -4.30 IDEA 3.38 3.44 3.20 3.31 APOLLOHOSP 1711.00 1711.00 1673.75 1688.35 JBCHEPHARM 560.00 595.80 550.00 583.95 NATCOPHARM 595.25 605.25 572.40 600.85 MMTC 16.00 16.10 15.25 15.50 ADANIPORTS 339.80 343.20 331.25 341.20 -7.95 PEL 1316.00 1336.05 1261.90 1302.35 SANOFI 7500.00 7660.00 7415.30 7553.40 JUBILANT 490.90 490.90 476.55 479.10 EMAMILTD 242.10 242.95 231.25 241.40 TATAMETALI 575.25 602.00 568.75 587.70 JKLAKSHMI 293.00 295.15 286.00 288.50 LT 1148.00 1164.00 1130.85 1154.85 -27.60 NAM-INDIA 350.00 354.40 325.35 344.15 VOLTAS 682.00 682.00 657.75 673.20 BALRAMCHIN 131.25 134.45 127.60 132.70 GHCL 152.05 156.85 149.30 150.00 KNRCON 246.80 263.60 246.30 259.90 GRASIM 650.00 670.90 645.00 663.30 -17.00 DLF 198.00 198.00 187.90 194.25 BANKINDIA 47.00 47.00 43.95 45.45 FORCEMOT 1048.40 1048.40 985.60 1004.60 GALAXYSURF 1573.00 1600.00 1532.00 1581.75 TTKPRESTIG 5657.30 5658.00 5566.65 5586.00 WIPRO 225.00 226.00 222.55 223.25 -6.45 AXISBANK 647.00 660.55 641.55 657.90 APOLLOTYRE 136.90 136.90 131.40 135.00 AMARAJABAT 622.50 638.15 601.85 634.50 NH 310.00 322.00 305.85 320.40 PRSMJOHNSN 53.60 54.80 52.50 53.10 NTPC 104.75 107.20 102.90 104.75 -3.10 L&TFH 100.00 101.60 96.20 100.75 PFIZER 4380.00 4470.00 4207.80 4420.10 SOUTHBANK 8.73 8.74 8.40 8.49 SCHNEIDER 87.25 87.25 81.25 83.45 JSWSTEEL 235.00 240.00 228.80 238.85 GMRINFRA 19.00 19.70 18.45 19.55 SUZLON 2.40 2.45 2.35 2.38 DALBHARAT 724.20 749.30 724.20 744.20 GICHSGFIN 90.00 90.00 85.30 86.95 AXISBANK 650.00 660.80 641.05 658.20 -19.70 ONGC 90.00 91.45 87.70 89.15 IRCON 443.00 444.70 421.90 437.50 VENKYS 1100.00 1100.00 1030.00 1057.15 KANSAINER 490.00 490.00 478.00 481.15 IBULISL 97.50 97.50 96.30 96.30 RELIANCE 1270.00 1288.15 1241.10 1269.85 -41.30 DRREDDY 3050.00 3203.15 3050.00 3169.75 ADANIGAS 125.00 128.70 121.50 127.20 RITES 283.85 284.50 269.90 282.75 JKCEMENT 1340.00 1340.00 1302.00 1326.45 GMDCLTD 46.85 46.90 40.80 46.50 BAJAJFINSV 8570.00 8625.00 8400.00 8600.00 -279.90 GAIL 104.80 108.25 102.45 107.85 TORNTPHARM 2185.00 2227.05 2164.80 2192.40 VIPIND 390.00 390.00 377.90 385.50 CCL 221.00 231.55 217.95 230.35 GEPIL 690.00 705.00 666.60 696.75 HINDALCO 148.95 151.45 140.00 150.50 -5.00 TCS 2125.00 2125.00 2073.00 2117.90 POLYCAB 1003.55 1063.70 992.00 1028.50 JINDALSAW 80.80 81.40 78.10 78.60 SUPREMEIND 1220.00 1243.00 1210.00 1235.35 ITDCEM 48.10 48.80 45.50 46.55 JSWSTEEL 235.00 240.00 228.20 238.45 -8.70 HCLTECH 570.00 573.35 560.00 566.35 IDBI 27.70 30.05 26.00 27.15 ITI 70.10 72.30 69.30 71.00 GODREJAGRO 459.45 468.30 446.15 467.40 CYIENT 407.30 412.90 401.00 411.25 ITC 184.85 184.85 179.75 181.40 -6.65 BHARTIARTL 525.00 525.00 511.80 519.15 HEXAWARE 339.95 351.80 338.40 347.90 DBL 288.00 294.90 261.95 285.50 BDL 256.00 256.20 245.85 249.80 SYMPHONY 1237.40 1280.25 1237.40 1269.90 ICICIBANK 485.00 496.80 477.30 485.75 -18.75 ALLCARGO 106.55 109.50 104.90 107.50 TVSMOTOR 408.00 416.15 396.90 414.30 BERGEPAINT 537.40 537.40 525.70 534.80 FSL 40.80 40.80 38.95 40.25 TCIEXP 791.15 791.15 763.75 780.00 IOC 101.80 101.80 99.30 100.80 -4.00 TITAN 1240.00 1247.65 1221.00 1244.30 BLISSGVS 111.85 127.15 107.20 122.65 IRB 72.75 74.95 70.75 73.60 BAJAJELEC 397.00 410.00 385.00 407.15 MAHSEAMLES 310.00 312.80 304.10 307.05 HDFC 2145.00 2145.00 2092.80 2109.50 -85.55 ORIENTREF 208.10 208.10 183.00 201.25 BLUESTARCO 788.00 792.05 765.65 782.60 SWANENERGY 115.35 119.00 110.00 111.70 HAL 637.40 637.40 615.00 620.60 PHOENIXLTD 821.00 844.95 821.00 830.60 BPCL 400.20 409.85 398.00 400.80 -17.60 ZEEL 230.00 230.25 216.60 221.10 HAVELLS 630.00 637.60 614.20 634.70 DCMSHRIRAM 320.00 327.00 310.70 321.05 NIACL 104.50 104.50 100.00 102.80 SUPRAJIT 182.15 195.00 181.80 186.50 ONGC 89.50 91.50 87.65 88.50 -4.10 JINDALSTEL 140.00 149.80 140.00 146.30 MARICO 292.00 292.00 280.50 282.60 PGHL 3931.00 4075.50 3901.00 4051.90 TATACOFFEE 75.00 77.05 74.15 76.50 RELCAPITAL 5.75 5.75 5.54 5.54 COALINDIA 166.70 173.00 166.50 169.00 -8.15 SPICEJET 66.10 66.10 58.10 63.20 AJANTPHARM 1460.00 1515.80 1400.90 1446.75 RCF 36.40 36.65 35.45 36.25 GICRE 157.15 160.45 154.70 158.90 INOXWIND 25.60 28.05 25.60 27.60 VEDL 111.70 113.40 108.10 111.20 -5.90 PIDILITIND 1619.00 1661.00 1583.75 1654.25 COLPAL 1302.90 1334.00 1293.75 1320.70 RELINFRA 17.80 17.90 16.85 16.85 TAKE 79.75 79.75 66.90 74.80 KPRMILL 575.95 602.00 575.95 595.10 INFRATEL 209.70 209.70 201.00 202.70 -12.00 MIDHANI 218.50 241.50 215.15 233.75 IPCALAB 1420.00 1489.95 1380.00 1445.55 APLLTD 620.00 630.00 600.60 627.45 CHAMBLFERT 135.00 135.00 128.80 130.00 IOB 8.80 8.80 8.45 8.61 INDUSINDBK 998.00 1030.95 913.80 1006.60 -68.40 IOC 103.00 103.00 99.50 100.80 ABBOTINDIA 14899.95 15700.00 14300.00 15602.60 OIL 104.90 104.90 101.10 102.05 GREAVESCOT 125.80 127.45 124.10 124.45 ADVENZYMES 145.00 147.60 143.65 145.35 TATASTEEL 356.95 358.30 346.65 351.55 -24.20 SRTRANSFIN 1125.10 1125.10 1031.00 1105.20 WHIRLPOOL 2102.55 2138.20 2060.00 2123.45 IIFL 159.95 165.00 145.95 152.45 ENDURANCE 960.00 1028.75 960.00 1021.00 TNPL 154.00 154.35 150.00 152.20 SBIN 268.00 274.40 253.95 269.80 -18.70 M&MFIN 322.00 339.00 311.70 335.95 PARAGMILK 72.00 78.70 66.00 77.50 DCAL* 70.25 72.35 68.95 69.70 UFLEX 202.05 202.05 196.00 198.10 ZEEL 228.90 230.80 216.55 220.80 -17.35 VEDL 109.50 113.40 108.10 111.10 GNFC 153.10 153.15 145.35 146.45 MOIL 126.00 126.00 118.00 119.40 GPPL 75.85 75.85 71.50 73.65 TATAMOTORS 115.00 117.30 112.80 113.80 -11.95 ECLERX 564.90 603.80 537.50 583.85 KTKBANK 65.55 66.85 63.30 66.40 EIDPARRY 178.05 184.40 175.30 182.50 NCC 34.00 34.00 32.25 32.85 SCI 40.00 40.00 38.20 39.40 BIRLACORPN 679.65 708.65 668.85 702.60 KALPATPOWR 320.90 329.95 317.30 328.60 YESBANK 33.15 33.15 5.65 16.60 -20.20 HDFCAMC 2930.00 2999.95 2870.15 2973.20 PIIND 1503.90 1586.95 1477.65 1573.95 COCHINSHIP 320.00 326.95 310.00 324.55 SFL 1601.40 1650.20 1551.00 1579.95   HINDALCO 150.05 151.30 140.70 150.15 ALBK 11.00 11.27 10.50 10.73 AEGISLOG 200.00 218.75 198.45 212.75 NETWORK18 25.00 25.00 24.60 24.60 HDFCLIFE 543.80 556.45 535.00 548.00 DISHTV 7.15 7.15 6.66 6.69 IFCI 5.39 5.39 5.00 5.12 MAHLOG 353.00 353.00 334.50 337.20 ASIANPAINT 1851.00 1884.50 1837.00 1878.50 SONATSOFTW 326.00 327.50 313.20 326.65 CHENNPETRO 97.50 100.00 91.00 93.20 MOTILALOFS 740.10 763.95 728.40 755.40 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE ADANIENT 215.00 216.80 207.55 214.50 CROMPTON 273.00 278.50 264.20 271.45 THERMAX 880.00 880.00 859.65 871.90 TEAMLEASE 2280.00 2378.95 2159.60 2348.45 NIFTY NEXT 50 26000.05 26397.70 25905.75 26291.85 -585.70 HFCL 12.40 12.40 11.54 11.69 CESC 609.00 609.00 587.55 594.00 JAMNAAUTO 29.85 32.65 28.55 32.10 TEJASNET 47.95 48.40 45.60 46.10 PGHH 10298.00 10697.95 10012.15 10579.55 281.30 EICHERMOT 16799.95 17850.00 16799.95 17739.35 GESHIP 240.00 240.00 219.20 224.05 J&KBANK 18.50 18.50 17.05 17.95 MRPL 37.10 37.15 36.40 37.00 PIDILITIND 1569.10 1661.20 1569.10 1649.00 19.30 RECLTD 113.00 117.15 113.00 115.20 ICICIGI 1270.00 1270.00 1227.00 1263.95 JYOTHYLAB 125.60 128.00 120.60 125.20 ZENSARTECH 132.00 132.00 125.15 127.50 SHREECEM 22799.90 23300.00 22502.00 23237.15 170.95 BANKBARODA 69.10 72.60 68.90 71.80 SUDARSCHEM 445.00 454.00 437.90 447.40 SUNDRMFAST 399.85 411.90 390.00 399.95 GULFOILLUB 692.15 712.25 692.15 699.95 DIVISLAB 2180.00 2249.00 2171.45 2239.65 15.90 BANDHANBNK 399.00 408.85 390.70 403.85 ADANIGREEN 146.00 147.25 144.95 144.95 HUDCO 29.00 29.00 28.00 28.25 TVSSRICHAK 1455.00 1458.55 1450.00 1453.05 CADILAHC 259.95 268.65 254.60 265.00 0.95 LICHSGFIN 308.00 308.00 292.80 302.30 RAIN 93.00 93.00 87.15 90.50 CERA 2460.10 2527.95 2441.15 2487.50 INDOSTAR 275.00 280.70 275.00 279.80 ICICIGI 1250.50 1268.00 1226.30 1265.00 2.25 UNIONBANK 36.75 38.65 36.50 36.70 NLCINDIA 49.95 50.00 46.45 49.40 ASHOKA 82.00 87.00 77.35 84.35 TVTODAY 208.00 227.00 201.45 207.65 AMBUJACEM 198.75 206.55 195.40 204.70 0.30 ESCORTS 813.00 828.00 799.20 812.70 SYNDIBANK 21.50 21.50 19.95 20.30 DEEPAKFERT 88.45 89.35 85.75 87.70 MAHABANK 10.45 10.60 10.00 10.22 SIEMENS 1301.00 1342.75 1290.55 1337.00 1.60 NMDC 91.25 94.25 88.95 93.90 INDIANB 69.00 72.00 68.45 69.90 WABCOINDIA 6623.00 6695.85 6561.00 6678.25 MAGMA 37.00 40.15 35.50 38.80 ACC 1258.90 1306.80 1248.00 1300.90 -1.70 JUBLFOOD 1680.00 1703.50 1638.05 1692.45 GUJGAS 275.00 287.60 275.00 283.65 JSL 38.10 41.70 38.10 41.10 HATHWAY 18.10 19.10 17.65 18.85 PAGEIND 21500.00 22441.40 21500.00 22083.05 -71.10 SBILIFE 875.00 879.85 849.00 855.85 GSKCONS 9602.00 9717.85 9300.05 9541.00 SYNGENE 295.00 297.00 287.35 294.15 SOMANYCERA 167.20 167.20 156.00 163.30 HAVELLS 620.00 637.90 613.00 632.55 -2.75 TRENT 674.45 699.75 651.00 693.35 UBL 1240.00 1240.00 1210.00 1226.10 COROMANDEL 609.40 625.00 609.40 619.10 ASTERDM 157.05 158.35 152.50 156.30 NHPC 21.10 22.25 21.05 21.90 -0.10 BPCL 408.00 409.85 398.05 402.85 ITDC 207.60 209.20 190.80 201.15 GARFIBRES 1402.75 1501.65 1402.75 1495.45 FINCABLES 313.20 318.55 312.00 316.75 ASHOKLEY 68.95 71.80 66.20 71.45 -0.35 DIVISLAB 2189.90 2249.00 2178.00 2240.30 LUPIN 668.00 673.75 657.80 662.60 PERSISTENT 695.00 707.05 688.85 700.85 RAMCOCEM 720.00 734.65 709.50 727.60 JSLHISAR 62.00 63.70 61.30 62.80 NMDC 90.00 94.40 88.55 93.70 -0.65 INDIGO 1124.20 1185.00 1115.00 1178.00 HEG 921.00 938.90 883.05 917.55 IDFC 31.45 31.45 28.95 30.20 VMART 2150.00 2214.10 2092.75 2184.60 VTL 1029.70 1050.00 1011.00 1018.35 DMART 2174.90 2250.00 2136.10 2228.00 -19.20 DELTACORP 120.00 121.75 115.00 119.00 SUNTECK 330.00 345.95 320.35 340.20 RAJESHEXPO 676.50 683.80 672.60 680.50 MINDAIND 340.00 352.95 333.45 349.05 IFBIND 430.00 430.05 420.00 423.00 BOSCHLTD 12750.00 13068.90 12352.00 13000.00 -126.25 NAVINFLUOR 1350.00 1500.00 1338.15 1458.95 ADANIPOWER 43.90 44.60 42.45 44.05 RVNL 19.50 19.50 18.75 18.95 UNITEDBNK 5.99 6.37 5.99 5.99 JAGRAN 62.00 62.00 54.00 57.65 HINDPETRO 198.00 204.10 191.10 201.70 -2.00 DIXON 3937.85 4485.00 3860.00 4423.50 MGL 987.00 1006.90 954.85 998.75 LALPATHLAB 1649.95 1700.40 1647.00 1686.70 FINOLEXIND 537.75 555.05 537.75 551.85 SKFINDIA 1821.55 1821.55 1775.00 1788.85 BERGEPAINT 522.00 537.20 522.00 534.40 -5.40 ULTRACEMCO 4153.00 4193.55 4012.00 4168.80 ORIENTBANK 45.00 49.45 44.95 48.35 TV18BRDCST 21.05 21.70 20.60 20.85 TIMETECHNO 47.60 47.60 43.20 43.80 ZYDUSWELL 1414.00 1460.95 1414.00 1436.30 GICRE 158.05 160.75 153.45 160.25 -1.95 SRF 3847.00 3915.00 3741.95 3891.30 ISEC 440.00 441.25 410.00 434.00 GLAXO 1300.55 1338.95 1294.25 1330.40 CAPPL 290.00 299.50 285.90 293.55 CARBORUNIV 309.20 309.20 302.00 304.65 OFSS 2550.00 2600.00 2525.85 2545.00 -37.65 HINDPETRO 201.80 204.05 191.40 200.85 GODREJCP 639.70 645.00 624.00 638.75 HINDCOPPER 29.80 29.80 28.30 29.05 MINDACORP 100.00 101.35 96.05 99.05 ORIENTCEM 75.00 77.40 73.00 76.35 BIOCON 305.50 312.40 302.60 308.05 -4.90 IDFCFIRSTB 34.40 36.40 34.00 36.30 SHREECEM 22651.75 23304.35 22496.10 23110.20 MASFIN 1000.00 1095.00 993.00 1083.25 THYROCARE 570.15 571.20 561.50 565.20 GRINDWELL 575.00 588.70 572.65 575.55 GODREJCP 628.90 645.50 622.85 640.05 -10.60 DEEPAKNI 493.80 522.50 488.60 518.45 TATAPOWER 43.00 44.15 41.55 43.05 FRETAIL 290.00 290.45 267.35 288.55 HIMATSEIDE 90.00 90.00 86.00 88.65 NBVENTURES 66.00 66.00 64.10 64.80 COLPAL 1310.00 1334.50 1292.00 1317.95 -25.25 CANBK 130.00 132.60 128.00 130.45 PAGEIND 21506.40 22403.55 21506.40 22190.00 ATUL 5000.05 5176.75 4958.05 5066.75 DHANUKA 458.00 458.95 430.00 445.55 VARROC 355.00 360.30 342.40 356.70 LUPIN 665.00 673.80 657.20 663.30 -13.25 JUSTDIAL 469.80 479.05 432.35 470.85 WIPRO 223.00 225.80 222.85 223.55 PHILIPCARB 104.60 104.60 99.00 100.90 JSWENERGY 53.30 53.30 52.00 52.75 MHRIL 214.90 217.40 211.15 215.00 SBILIFE 865.00 881.50 848.30 865.35 -19.10 COALINDIA 168.20 172.20 166.80 168.85 ABCAPITAL 75.00 75.00 73.05 74.15 FINEORG 2153.80 2291.00 2144.85 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But even after that by prominent political leaders, to save my life.” Maduro to pull out its repre- include Rodolfo Braga, the However, the measure does exchange, Brazil did not ask killing at least 29 people and After opening fire, the two sentatives in Brazil, a govern- head of the embassy, and Elza not mean the embassy will be Venezuelan diplomats to leave wounding dozens more before gunmen holed up in a half-fin- ment source told AFP on Moreira Marcelino de Castro, closed, the source said. the country. the two attackers were slain by ished apartment building, lead- Thursday, further hardening the consul general in Caracas. There are an estimated And in November, around police, officials said. ing to a five-hour standoff ties between the two. Brazil is one of the more 10,000 Brazilians living in a dozen Guaido supporters The Taliban denied they with security forces. The gun- Brazil’s far-right President than 50 countries to have rec- Venezuela who could be affect- invaded Venezuela’s embassy in were behind the attack, which men were eventually killed Jair Bolsonaro had already ognized the claim of ed by the measure. Brasilia but left 13 hours later came less than a week after the and security forces were clear- branded the government of Venezuela’s opposition leader “The Brazilian government under pressure from Brazilian US and the group signed an ing the building, Interior radical leftist Maduro a “dic- Juan Guaido to be his country’s is considering how assistance authorities. ambitious peace deal that lays Ministry spokesman Nasrat tatorship” and he, in return, acting president. will be provided,” the source Venezuela’s economy has out a path for the withdrawal Rahimi said. The area was cor- has called Bolsonaro a “fas- Guaido made the procla- said. been devastated by a political of American forces from the doned off by dozens of securi- cist.” mation early last year following Recently, Maduro accused and economic crisis that has country. ty forces. 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Thousands of migrants and Syrian government warplanes 74-year-old retired general the treason case against the for- whether the special court, estab- The government says refugees have been trying to get in the skies of Idlib and a rel- Musharraf, now based in Dubai, mer army chief in 2013 over the lished under the Criminal Laws Berger was an armed guard at into Greece through the coun- ative calm in the area. It was not after six years of hearing the imposition of an extra-consti- Amendment (Special Court) a concentration camp near try’s eastern land and sea bor- clear whether the agreement high-profile treason case against tutional emergency in Act 1976, was a person per- Meppen, Germany, in 1945. ders over the past week, after would also affect the situation him. November 2007, which led to forming functions in connection The immigration judge Turkey declared its previously on the Turkish-Greek border. However, on January 13 the confinement of a number of with the affairs of the federation, found that the prisoners Berger guarded borders with Europe Turkey currently hosts Musharraf’s trial in the high superior court judges in their a province or a local authority, guarded were held in atro- were open. more than 3.5 million Syrian treason case was declared as houses and sacking of over 100 the report said. cious conditions and were After months of threats, refugees, and Erdogan had fre- “unconstitutional” by the LHC, judges. The LHC in its January The PBC petition also asked exploited for forced labor. Turkish President Recep Tayyip quently threatened to open leading to the annulment of the 13 order declared that the for- whether a high court has juris- Berger also was accused of Erdogan said his country lions of euros for care in return mass migration that started five Turkey’s borders to Europe. 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And you Har dil se humara naata hai, to learn the ragas, then master and per- captures some moments of the must be careful that while you Kuch aur na aata ho humko, form them. But soon she realised that changes in climate, brings togeth- want to deliver powerful mes- Humein pyar nibhana aata hai... it was more about the connect, healing er some of the leading climate sages, the interplay between power and love. Smita now understands change scientists, stories that shouldn’t be doing. Our film was ghost town. where we are and what solutions No two people of any religion, caste, the meaning of “vision” and its signif- really reveal how our planet is there to show you where we stand can be are important. And you colour or any other kind of differenti- icance in her journey. “When I was a changing, and present solutions in our understanding of climate Do you think any technolog- know, what we need to do next ation that you can think of, would ever child, all I knew was the image of a that may ultimately help us solve change, how we have got here ical breakthrough can help us is incredibly complex and stand against each other unless they are woman in a crisp cotton sari, singing to the problem. and what can potentially be done prevent the issue of climate involves Government, econom- deliberately set up like that. This song a large audience, with a vertically-held to tackle it. If you as an individ- change? ics, politics and individual choic- from Purab aur Paschim released in tanpura (somewhat like the images of Some of your key takeaways ual want to make your contribu- It’s difficult to be complete- es. And so, we can only give you 1970 but holds true even today. Indian Meerabai),” says she. She never thought from the show. tion, then it is in all of these ways ly optimistic at the moment, but an insight. We’re not here to tell classical vocalist Smita Rao Bellur she would one day live her dream. I think one of the most combined — looking at your it’s also difficult to be complete- you what to do. We’re trying to emphasises on the idea as she says, “No Recalling how it all started, she adds it overwhelming things that comes lifestyle, at your carbon footprint ly pessimistic. There are no tech- use the very best science journal- religion stands for violence or propa- was her first guru’s words that motivat- through in making a film like this and thinking of how can you nological options. We’re saying ism to give you an insight that can gates a scarcity model, which says that ed Smita to choose this profession, “You is the question — how long have reduce it individually and that of that just in Britain alone we can help inform your decisions. if the Hindus feed from it, the Muslims could be just another among thousands we really known about climate your family? And the most inter- see the growth of renewable can’t or vice versa. People can never hate of engineers or choose to be one in a change? I was really surprised to esting thing for me is that if it is energy sources and massive wind The show premieres in India each other, it’s the politicians who cre- million with your talent.” see some archives from the ‘60s even a miniscule amount of car- farms. Britain is a world leader in in March. What’s your message ate artificial scenarios.” For her, though the market for that talk about climate change in bon in the big scheme of things, wind farms. I think the whole to the audience on how can we Smita, specialises in Hindustani Bollywood songs is bigger, the charm of a way that feels very familiar to there’s something about the col- question of carbon capture is a fight this alarming issue? Classical Khayal and traditional Sufi Sufi is still intact. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, today’s time. So we have known lective and about the fact that we really interesting one that is I think my message to the music, performed at the Jahan-e- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Nooran Sisters about this for a very long time but are all realising what we need to looked at in the programme. audience would be the same in a Khusrau festival. She sang a few kalaams and many such artists are celebrated it’s difficult to bring the world do to bring the changes we want There’s lots and lots of technol- lot of areas of science where peo- (verses) written by Hyderabadi poets. here. However, despite being popular, together and make them look at to see. ogy that is coming through your ple are worried or concerned, “My tryst with the poetry of Hyderabad Leaf turned Yellow often resonates with the artists are struggling because of the it in the same way to actually testing of electric jet engines which is that the more you know, began a few years ago and has made me the Krishna-Radhika-Gopika love pay scale. Says she, “Only people from change our behaviours and the Can you throw some light on that is something else that’s com- the more you understand about an ardent fan ever since. It has also been whose motifs are present in the music Mumbai and Delhi actually pay to hear way we tackle the problem. But the damage caused due to cli- ing down the road. So, technol- the subject. Then the more capa- life changing in many ways. Makhdoom of every Indian language/region. Sufi Sufi music. There is no government I think, it’s still clear that we do mate change and the stories ogy is moving in a direction that ble you are of making decisions Mohiuddin, Shaaz Tamkanat, Saeed music has a universal appeal because of patronage and the corporates are not have potential solutions and that being shown in the series? is far better for the planet. And that are right for your life, your Shaheedi, Amjad Hyderabadi, Nawab its inherent ability to resonate with peo- interested much in uplifting the tradi- science and technology can lead The film sheds light on many it’s about working out which are family and hopefully for the Sadiq Jung Bahadur are some poets ple across demographies, religion and tional art.” us in that direction. So for all the potential problems that the plan- the right ones to prioritise and communities and countries of the whose poetry I enjoy singing. Mujh me language. It has a great unifying and But we cannot afford to lose our tra- shock that the journalism of the et could face in terms of climate push first. world. And so, you can really har rang is a new kalaam which has healing potential.” In a society that is ditional art or replace them with any- show brings, there’s also hope. change. I think the ones that real- engage with this by understand- been composed fresh for this festival,” torn apart with religious divisions, she thing Western. “We will then regret it. ly struck me are the stories of the What are some of the chal- ing it, by understanding what the says she. feels that the spiritual verses can help. I am thankful to such festivals who call How can global climate first climate refugees, people lenges faced and what kind of consequences are and what the However, when one talks of Urdu For Smita, music started out as an artists from across the platform and change be tackled at individual who are living in an area of research was done in order to reasons behind it are. And so, I’d poetry, the recent controversy around exploration but soon became the pur- encourage them,” she adds. level? Louisiana for a very long time deliver some powerful facts on encourage you not just to watch Urdu poet and author, Faiz Ahmed pose of her life. “Little did I know that Scriptures, nature, poetry, goodness, The first question here is — and without having to com- climate change? this series but to, to read, to lis- Faiz’s Hum Dekhenge comes to mind. it would one day be my best compan- purity, love, fragrance, good food and the balance between what you pletely evacuate because of the The journalism of a film like ten and to really engage with why Smita believes that art should not be ion, therapist, expression of my soul, music has been her source of inspira- can do as an individual and what rising sea levels in that area. You this is incredibly challenging is this one of the biggest chal- influenced by religious differences as it connection to the divine and in more tion. The everyday ordinariness attracts governments should be doing. It’s get a sense of the depth of impact because in a fast moving area of lenges facing our planet at the is a medium that promotes peace and ways than one — my energy footprint. her more rather than something extra- a really difficult one and has been on humans when you see people scientific research, you want to moment. harmony. Says she, “Muzaffar Ali ji’s A Remember the old Hindi song... meri ordinary. debated a lot. And I think, it’s not literally leaving their homes. It make sure that you are absolute- (The show premieres today at for me to say what an individual has been there for centuries as a ly up to date, and that you are 9 pm on Sony BBC Earth.) 
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JERUSALEM o visit to the region would be complete Nwithout a trip to Jerusalem. With a his- tory stretching back almost 5,000 years, and *+/ sights including the Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and al-Aqsa Mosque, few cities resonate in the same way. Religion and rit- uals both come alive in images that reflect customs. The Jewish family during a bar mitzvah ceremony at Western Wall as well as the expressionist elegance of A young boy during his bar mitzvah ceremony are  intense and inspiring. The black and white images have a resonance that talk to us about the mapping of life’s infinite greys. :     .       1    !   It is through the delicacy of details that shows us how Idris has a hand that is both .+.' -)+O  #       !      O experienced as well as restrained in its    #    B  ) !      # nuances of freezing the frame. country to showcase the char- #        #      ! A TIME REGAINED acter of its people and the sanctity of the land they are so    
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and their moments in everyday of the Dead Sea, and the his- symbolism. Muslim woman toric sites around its shores, EVERYDAY IDIOMS walk towards Dome of the most are unfamiliar with the Rock and Muslim kids play in Western Galilee region (the itting at the mouth of the front of Dome of the Rock are country’s most mountainous),” Smeandering Yarkon river, Tel two images that clearly signify says Idris. “It calls itself the Aviv has a six-mile beach pop- the vitality of religion as well as ‘Tuscany of the Middle East’, ular with young, laid-back locals. a zest for living. The idea of the thanks to the lush greenery and Cyclists, joggers and dog walk- plurality of religions comes to Crusader sites, including the ers stroll the promenade, while the fore when we glimpse the Montfort fortress, a ruined sunbathers and surfers rule the images of Young orthodox Jews castle you can climb to enjoy beach, giving Israel’s second city walking on the streets of spectacular views. The rolling a certain ‘Californian feel.’ “Israel Jerusalem as well as the noncha- landscape is perfect for a scenic has a tremendous history and lant symbol of gay abandon day of cycling.” legacy, architecturally speaking, when we look at Young Israelis Ultimately you must pause much of which dates back to the skateboarding around old port over the two images that echo architecture in Jerusalem which at Namal, Tel Aviv. the passion of the rituals in evolved over three millennia, We can gauge from these Christianity — Holy Fire, where formed by inspirations from the images the lifestyle that cruis- an orthodox Christian pilgrim best Persian, Roman, Ottoman es in front of the camera — is holding candles during the Turkish architecture, with a bit from colourful marketeers to Holy Fire ceremony on Easter of colonial German architecture families in prayer at the and Divine Light, which has thrown in the mix,” says Idris Western Wall, these incredible monks lighting up candles at who captures vignettes of the images move beyond the typi- Coptic Chapel on Good Friday. modern. cal postcard images of the They transcend time and space.

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We were background before I relate the that, we continued to drag our The silverback dropped to headed to the headquarters of rest of the tale. Goma, the lake- feet over wet and slippery earth, all fours, stared at us briefly Virunga National Park. Here, we side town of Democratic deep inside the park with only before ambling away. No one heard a lengthy explanation on Republic of Congo, borders one aim in mind — sighting pri- moved till the rangers gorilla conservation and how Rwanda. It is the United Nation’s mates. Taking tiny sips of water, announced in jest. “It’s safe now. each of the families was differ- biggest base for peacekeeping we plodded on, occasionally had seen us. We can go to see the family. ent. The audience that had gath- force and is the starting point of hacking away at bushes to cre- Even before we could let They are not aggressive and ered there was urged to follow all adventures in the eastern side ate a trail, waiting for the the sight sink in, he let out a there are many babies. You the rules and guidelines that of DR Congo. The town is moment when our rangers blood-curdling scream and will get your private time. You would help preserve the apes’ flanked by an active volcano and would give us the good news. began pounding his chest open- can take pictures.” diminishing population and set is the gateway to Virunga We had been warned against fisted and rhythmically — left, On that assurance, we crept wandering off the path but con- right, left — battering our con- into a clearing and there they sidering the non-existence of fidence on the forest floor. It were. The gorilla family — all one, they needn’t have worried. was the closest I have ever come seven of them, young and old, We kept our heads down and to an ape and any bravado that lost in their world of bamboo focussed on our step. we had carried, deserted us shoots — unmindful of intrud- We were in untouched ter- completely. He was so close, I ers. We were given “time to ritory. There were no tracks to could smell him. connect” with them, provided follow and except for the rangers’ It was a moment that every we obeyed the seven metre dis- instincts honed by experience gorilla-tracker hopes to experi- tance rule. and vague clues along the track ence but it took everything we At some point, I watched as — like depressed bamboo thick- had not to react even though we mother gorilla grabbed her ets, there was little else to lead shared about 90 per cent of our baby from its father and disap- us to the primates. The walk was DNA with the ape, who looked pear into the bush. So like energy-sapping and we had lost determined to trample his humans. I stopped photograph- all hope when suddenly, the breathe. Masks in place, we intruding cousin. Out there, ing. I wanted to see their faces, rangers motioned us to pull on waited. After what seemed like family bonding didn’t exist. noses and feet and maybe make our surgical masks. And stay an eternity, less than 10 feet The pounding continued. eye contact. However, they did- still. away, a scene straight out of the We watched, transfixed. After n't stay in one place for long, “They are very close,” we movies played out. A giant sil- the initial surge of fear, some of preferring to rest under thick- were told. The evidence of it was verback was pulling himself up the confidence returned, just ets in each other's company. in a fresh pile of gorilla poop slowly, a sign that he was agi- enough so that we scrambled We maintained a safe dis- that was currently under inspec- tated and about to show it. for our cameras. The gorilla- tance but the seven metre rule tion by one of the rangers. He Bloodshot eyes stared out of his world, we’d been told, was didn’t deter a little baby from prodded the poop to check for black, hairy face. The closer he rather dramatic and loud and hurtling himself at me — talk freshness with a finger. It was came, the greater was his fury. alternated between screams, about family bonding. warm. It might sound funny but From where we lay, he hoots, growls and roars so they Perhaps, just perhaps I the sight of gorilla poop elevat- appeared bigger than his 1.5 could be heard in the wild. The could touch it? Inadvertently, I ed our spirits immensely. metre height. My heart beat sounds they produced depend- slipped off my mask; something Suddenly, three words rang out wildly as I watched this magnif- ed on their state of mind but like a maternal instinct gripped sharply. “Down. NOW. Quiet.” icent creature grow bigger and none of that information helped me, I wanted to pick him up We dropped to our fours. somehow more menacing right when facing the real thing. and hold him close. But the Some of us pressed against the before my eyes. Strangely, I was We had been extremely smell hit me. There was a rea- bamboo thicket, not daring to not afraid. No one breathed. He fortunate to see the gorilla’s son for the mask after all.    !"#$#$  :(   6   1   >
  "P'    +)1;   ,.<)::, a bad spell) but one defeat feels like two    le Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged defeats — it’s not a massive difference. Klopp said rediscovering momen- Manchester United to compete on three urgen Klopp has urged Liverpool to “It’s how you get back on track tum was important ahead of the sec- Ofronts after they moved into the FA Cup J“fight” as the runaway Premier immediately and you can do that not ond leg of the Champions League tie quarter-finals with a 3-0 win at Wayne Rooney’s League leaders battle to end their mini- by hoping that things are now click- against Atletico next week and he Derby on Thursday. slump against relegation-threatened ing even better than expects a strong response against Solskjaer’s side were never in danger of a shock Bournemouth today. the game before Bournemouth. “In a lot of moments we fifth round exit against the second tier Liverpool have lost three of their so we have just could have done better,” he said, refer- Rams as Luke Shaw’s opener and past four matches in all competitions to work really ring to recent matches. Odion Ighalo’s double booked a quar- but remain 22 points clear of hard. We have “We know that 100 percent and ter-final trip to Norwich. Manchester City at to fight back that’s what we are working on but we Rooney, United’s record goalscor- the top of the league Liverpool vs Bournemouth on track.” don’t take it for granted from now on er, is back in English football after table.  (3 *++3  that we will not score any more and moving to Derby from DC United in Tuesday’s FA 381 .-13  =2=3# they will score with each chance that January and he was twice denied by Cup defeat at the they have. That’s not like it is. Sergio Romero in his first meeting hands of Chelsea followed a shock “We know if we perform at our with his old club since 2018. Premier League loss against Watford highest level, and there’s nothing else But United were always on top and extend- last week. we want to do tomorrow, it will be dif- ed their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine In February they lost 1-0 to ficult for Bournemouth. We should not games ahead of Sunday’s derby showdown with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their forget that.” Manchester City at Old Trafford. had seven clean sheets in those nine games.” Champions League last 16 tie. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker has They remain in the hunt for the FA Cup, the United are chasing a record-equalling 13th FA The 3-0 defeat at Watford brought been ruled out of the Bournemouth 5 4 Europa League and still have a chance of quali- Cup triumph. an abrupt end to a run of 18 straight match after suffering a muscle injury fying for the Champions League via the Premier They took control at Pride Park after 33 min- victories in the Premier League but ahead of the midweek FA Cup tie at League. utes when Shaw scored just his second career goal, they need just four more wins to Chelsea. Earlier, Sadio Mane has also " 487 United are fifth, three points behind Chelsea, his volley bouncing over Kelle Roos via a deflec- guarantee winning the title for the urged Liverpool to use the worst week and Solskjaer has urged his players to keep their tion off Jesse Lingard. first time in 30 years. of their season as fuel to power the   ,:(+:(
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We have to go for everything, that’s what it the break but Ighalo ended the contest when he fidence, losing costs you con- Wednesday, so we will be ready and against Burnley today after is to be at Manchester United,” Solskjaer said. fired home to complete his double with 20 min- fidence, that’s completely nor- we will be back again,” Mane said. declaring the England mid- “I’m very pleased with the performance and utes left. mal,” the Liverpool boss told “This can happen in football fielder has recovered from his to go through. You never know, away from home, “He’s doing what he says on the tin and what his pre-match press conference and we are used to it. astonishing row with a fan. being the favourites and having City on Sunday we asked for when we signed him. I’m very happy on Friday. “We just have to keep working Dier climbed into the how it’ll affect their mindset, but it was profes- with him. That type of striker is vital for a team,” “You start thinking about differ- hard and keep going if we want to be stands at the Tottenham sional. “We’ve found form and defended well, we’ve Solskjaer said of former Watford forward Ighalo. ent things. It’s a long while ago (since great champions.” Hotspur Stadium to confront a supporter fol- lowing Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth round defeat against Norwich. The 26-year-old tried to approach the fan '       !      .',# .B,   who was allegedly abusing his brother before being led away from the incident, which is likely to trigger a Football Association   01 . cessful Asian countries are following that Chhetri if the situation is like this. We can- probe. rule and that is why they are successful,” not take someone who has never played Dier was reported to be unflustered once ational football team head coach Stimac said at a media briefing. as a striker and put him in the national he returned to the dressing room and NIgor Stimac is not happy with more “That is why they have option for team. Where am I going to find a strik- Mourinho insisted he is in the right frame foreign players featuring in a match in national team to have strikers, offensive er? Even in I-League, there are five foreign of mind to feature at Turf Moor. Indian Super League and I-League, say- midfielders and the centre-backs,” he players. “Eric is in the right frame of mind to play ing it was coming in the way of the coun- added. “We don’t have (Indian) strikers in I- tomorrow, of course. The only thing that try producing a future Sunil Chhetri. Currently, ISL and I-League teams can League. Only Indian Arrows is putting matters is: first of all, that nothing really big Stimac said the ISL and I-League, the field five foreign players at a given time in (striker) Vikram (Pratap Singh) to play. We happened,” Mourinho told reporters on country’s first and second tier leagues, a match. On the other hand, AFC are in a big problem. We need to start Friday. should follow Asian Football Champions League competition rules changing the things in favour of nation- “Secondly he played so, so well in the last Confederation’s (AFC) policy of allowing state that “each participating club may reg- al team.” two matches. Of course he is going to play. a maximum of four foreign players in a ister four foreign players but at least one The Croatian said “it would be ideal “I would never do that (rest him). The match instead of the five permitted by must have the nationality of an AFC mem- to merge the two leagues (ISL and I- player played so well. Nothing happened, them currently. ber association”. League)”. nothing to be afraid of, nothing to be “My suggestion for top tier (league) in Stimac said in the current situation, The Indian team is out of reckoning ashamed of. the country is to follow AFC rule of 3+1, it was difficult to get replacement for star for a 2022 World Cup berth but Stimac “The football world is behind (him) and that’s the basic rule for number of foreign striker Chhetri. said the country will have a chance to qual- understands completely the circumstances.” players. It’s not strange that that most suc- “We will never find a replacement for ify for the 2026 edition. Mourinho acknowledged Dier, who has become a target for some frustrated Tottenham supporters this season, was 3 0 wrong to confront the fan given he is sup- ("  ""$( D! "          posed to set a professional example, but admitted he would have done the same thing.    +.+ semi-final since 1969, then took )30 ( # #)     4    “I look at myself and I am of course much a 2-1 overall lead thanks to a goal older than Eric, and of course I have much goal nine minutes from from German Sanchez after 76   3:9;:   1 ),:( more years in football than Eric,” he said. Atime by defender Yuri minutes, again with apan’s badminton king Kento Momota said he is again “And as you know, I was born a foot- Berchiche took Athletic Machis the provider from Jdreaming of Tokyo Olympics Gold on Friday but did- uique Setien admitted on Friday his assis- baller’s son, and I grew up as a football man- Bilbao into an all-Basque a corner. n’t know when he’d return to action after a car crash that Qtant Eder Sarabia was wrong in the way ager, and the only thing that I can say is that: Copa del Rey final against However, their hopes left him fearing his career was over. he lambasted Barcelona’s players if I see something happening with my son, Real Sociedad on of making the final were The world number one admitted his “spirit was almost with a series of foul-mouthed ! $ !)) I would do the same. Thursday when they dashed when left-back broken” after the accident in January — hours after he won rants during last weekend’s  (3 ++3  “I wouldn’t think two seconds about edged Granada on away Berchiche scored with a the Malaysia Masters — which killed the driver of the vehi- Clasico. +8=--? doing the same. So, that’s why I said I would goals. low drive in the 81st minute after cle taking him to Kuala Lumpur airport. Spanish television pro- do the same. Athletic had led 1-0 from being set up by Mikel Vesga to Momota, 25, had been expected to be out for two gramme Vamos showed Sarabia making a “But, as professionals, sometimes we have the first leg of the semi-final but secure his team a spot in the months but he needed surgery for an eye socket fracture number of angry outbursts, in which Antoine to go through difficult situations. And we fellow La Liga side Granada lev- April 18 finale in Seville. in February, dashing plans to return for this month’s All Griezmann, Gerard Pique and Nelson Semedo have to try to cope with it.” elled the tie on the night through With 23 titles, Athletic England Championships. were among those targetted for criticism by After the penalty shoot-out defeat to Carlos Fernandez in the 48th Bilbao are second on the all-time “I thought about it. How long will it take?” he said, Setien's assistant coach. Norwich, Mourinho said he would only be minute with a fine header from list of Copa del Rey winners when asked if he had been worried that he might never Barca were beaten 2-0 by Real Madrid and able to prioritise one of the next two games, a cross by Venezuelan Darwin behind Barcelona who have tri- play again. “There were times when my spirit was almost Sarabia’s antics on the bench have caused a stir with a Champions League clash against Machis. Granada, in their first umphed 30 times. broken.” in the Spanish media, with some reports claim- Leipzig following the Burnley game. Momota, who missed the 2016 Olympics after he was ing the players were unimpressed. Tottenham, hit by injuries to several play- suspended for visiting an illegal casino, is now back in train- Setien told the newspaper El Periodico on The loss to Madrid has put the pressure ers including star forwards Harry Kane and ing but doesn’t know when he’ll be compete Thursday he had apologised to the players and back on Barcelona, who are now a point Son Heung-min, need Premier League .   
  again. when asked about the issue in a press confer- behind in La Liga ahead of a tricky game at points in the race to qualify for the “Of course, the Tokyo Olympics is on ence on Friday, he added: “This topic home to Real Sociedad today. Champions League. my mind,” he told reporters in Tokyo. doesn’t need too much attention, the only “I have no problem with the players,” They also trail Leipzig 1-0 ahead of the    (-)'3) not. I don't think we can. It's “I have received support from so many thing he has done wrong is the way he has Setien said. “The players are taking every- last 16 second leg in Germany on Tuesday. one of those where you get told people and received such passionate words expressed himself, which I don’t like and thing with an extraordinary attitude. Mourinho now says Tottenham will do le Gunnar Solskjaer has when you're going to play, so of encouragement that now, I feel that I want to make that clear. Some give us their opinion because we ask their best to win both games. Ovoiced his frustration over we've not got any help before I really want to go for the “It is normal to shout on the pitch, it for it but they are clear about everyone’s “We are in a situation where I think it is how Manchester United's this one." Gold at the Tokyo is normal to warn the players, to communi- role.” very hard to prioritise,” he said. preparations for their derby United go into the derby Olympics.” cate and to demonstrate your character in this Real Madrid play away at Real Betis on “But as I was saying after the match it was against Manchester City have with some momentum, having Momota added: “I feel way, I love that and that doesn’t worry me. Sunday and Setien is confident there will be a discussion to have internally and especial- been impeded by the schedul- set up an FA Cup quarter-final I am regaining the sharp- “What I am worried about is the way it plenty of twists during the run-in. ly the players feelings and the communica- ing of their midweek FA Cup tie. with Norwich and taken their ness of my body and move- happens. We have apologised because there are “I think it will be very difficult for the two tion with the players is always the most United cruised through to unbeaten run to nine matches ments. a number of words that I understand should leaders to win all their games until the end of important thing. the quarter-finals at second-tier in all competitions. “The issue I have to tackle not be used when you represent a club like this. the season,” he said. “Of course we want to win tomorrow and Derby on Thursday, when Luke Solskjaer's side has risen to now is that whenever I’m on the “For the rest, everyone accepts that a coach “The league is very complicated and it the tie on Tuesday but we have to find a way Shaw's second career goal and the big occasions this season, court, I want to get into the action. and his assistant shout and the players accept takes a lot to win the games, not only for us where we give some players a better chance two strikes from January sign- including December's Premier I have to make sure I take it easy.” that as well.” but for Madrid too. to perform.” ing Odion Ighalo wrapped up a League win at the Etihad 3-0 win. Stadium and a 1-0 triumph Europa League football this there the following month in season means United are used the League Cup semi-finals. "      B
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He would also ask for a derby on Sunday and we've got tle while" in that match after FC Goa will be boost-  $ " foreign centre-backs in an improved performance to play Thursday night. What's City took the lead through ed by the return of Edu  (3 1+3  Mourtada Fall and Carlos from the front three of the point in that? That doesn't Bernardo Silva's superb strike. Bedia who missed the first 381 .-13 /=3-1? Pena. Nerijus Valskis, Rafael level the playing field." "It wasn't an issue until our leg game in Chennai — “We have to win to Crivellaro and Andre    .' as Saint-Etienne hit back moments before City also had an extra day heads went for a little while, so which they lost 1-4 — due from their game in the first overcome the deficit, but Schembri who had a quiet half-time. ahead of December's derby at we've got to control our emo- to personal reasons. leg. that does not mean we go all game by their standards in yad Boudebouz struck a stoppage- Saint-Etienne are languishing two the Etihad Stadium, although tions more," said Solskjaer. There is more good Ferran Corominas will out from minute one. It’s 90 Chennai. FC Goa also need Rtime winner as Saint-Etienne defeat- points above the relegation zone in Marcus Rashford and Anthony "And we have, we have news as Brandon Fernandes play as a number nine after minutes and more and to keep a check on the ed French Cup holders Rennes 2-1 on Ligue 1, but the hosts upped the pressure Martial scored in a shock 2-1 learned, so that's an experience and Hugo Boumous, who playing as a withdrawn for- whatever football that I Chennaiyin attackers who Thursday to qualify for the final for the in the closing stages and substitute win for United. we'll bring into this game def- were injured for last week’s ward in the last game. The know, it is not decided in are more than capable of first time in 38 years. Boudebouz drilled in from the edge of the Solskjaer aired a similar initely." tie, are back in contention Spanish striker has 14 goals the first 10 to 15 minutes. It hurting the opponent Saint-Etienne will take on record 12- area to earn Claude Puel’s side a last-gasp grievance about the Premier Harry Maguire is a doubt for a start. Boumous, in par- to his name this season and will be till the final whistle through a quick counter- time winners Paris Saint-Germain in the victory. League after winning at Chelsea for the derby after rolling his ticular, has been in spectac- FC Goa need his goals now and we will take it minute- attack. final at the Stade de France on April 25. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as last month on a Monday, saying ankle in training and missing ular form this season hav- more than ever. by-minute,” Miranda said. “When you have any Saint-Etienne won the last of their six PSG won 5-1 at 10-man Lyon in the first he could not understand why the match against Derby, the ing scored 10 and assisted Interim coach Clifford Meanwhile, sort of advantage, it’s good French Cup titles in 1977. semi-final on Wednesday. they did not play on the day of his 27th birthday. 11 in 14 matches. Miranda will have a deci- Chennaiyin FC would look to have that. That being said, Mbaye Niang blasted home from the Neymar scored from the penalty spot Saturday following the winter "Well it's touch and go With the return of sion to make as to whether to score first and make the we know we have a very spot to give Rennes, who beat PSG on after Fernando Marcal was sent off in the break. because he rolled his ankle Brandon, FC Goa would he would deploy an all- task even more improbable dangerous match. Over the penalties in last year's final, the lead on 64th minute while Pablo Sarabia grabbed Asked if he had complained and he twisted his ankle but hope for better deliveries attacking line-up of Bedia, for the home side. Should course of the 18 games in 33 minutes at the Stade Geoffroy- the other goal, as PSG bounced back after about the scheduling this time, hopefully he'll recover quickly," from wide positions, some- Boumous and Corominas Chennaiyin find the back of the league, they have been Guichard. Timothee Kolodziejczak head- falling behind to an early strike from the Norwegian said: "No, I've Solskjaer said. thing which was missing or choose to go with two the net, FC Goa would the best team,” said Coyle. ed in an equaliser from a Lois Diony cross Martin Terrier.    !"#$#$  :0

     &= 3/  //&8R +8-71=&8  P       ) P ? '       .    ),1:0()   ';+(); ust one win away from Women’s T20 World Cup Jglory, Harmanpreet Kaur could be about to throw lobbered by Shafali Verma the biggest birthday bash of her life. Cand Smriti Mandhana Hosts Australia are used to big stage success recently, Australian pacer Megan — with 12 of this year’s squad having lifted the tro- Schutt says she hates playing phy in 2018 — and they will want the show to be against India and doesn’t want theirs in front of a huge crowd at the MCG on to bowl at the marauding duo Sunday, especially after losing to India in their during powerplay when the two opening game on home soil. teams clash in the Women’s But if there’s one player with a track record of T20 World Cup final. downing their hopes, it’s Harmanpreet. Schutt, who took a crucial On Sunday, India will no doubt be looking to 2/17 in Australia’s five-run win release their not-so-secret weapon once again. over South Africa in the rain-hit But regardless of whether or not she lifts the !  )      "   semifinal on Thursday, has still 
) "   H trophy on her 31st birthday, the India captain not recovered from the drubbing knows the occasion will be one to savour forever. she got at the hands of Verma in Schutt bore the brunt of Kaur is on the brink of making history. When the tournament-opener. Verma and Mandhana’s attack- she leads India onto the Melbourne Cricket She was hit for four bound- ing fury in the very first over of Ground (MCG) on Sunday, she will become the aries by Verma in her opening last month’s tri-series as well. She first woman to ever captain India in a T20 World over of the tournament, and was struck for four by Verma off Cup final. Schutt admitted her concerns the first ball and lifted for a six It’s not just her country’s first appearance in the about bowling to Indian open- by Mandhana. showpiece, but also one that could break history ers. But both the sides will again in setting a world record attendance for a women’s “I just hate playing India — meet each other in summit sporting event. they’ve got the wood over me,” clash, where India will have an But it’s not just about the history books, either. Schutt was quoted as saying by edge. Sunday will be a special day for the skipper in more the official website of the ICC. “We’re at that final we’ve ways than one with her parents travelling from   "             6 P0G6    )    03 H “Smriti and Shafali have got been talking about for so long Moga to see her in action — her mother due to me covered. That six Shafali hit and against India, which is watch her play cricket for the first time.   ),1:0() Krishnamurthy, who was a Krishnamurthy on the personal “I was very motivated to do me for in the tri-series was super fitting considering the If she was to mark the celebration with a win part of the Indian team that fin- front. Considered a great finisher, my role and I’ve been working on probably the biggest one I’ve tri-series we had. It couldn’t real- with them on International Women’s Day, it would enior India batter Veda ished runner-up to England in the she has recovered from a series of that. It’s not just me, all 15 players ever been hit for. ly be a bigger challenge for us,” be the most fitting of moments for a player who Krishnamurthy says her team 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup, single-digit scores in the tri-series involved know what their role is,” “There are obviously some Schutt said. has revolutionised women’s cricket in her country. Sseems destined to win the understands the pain of missing to score 20 from 11 balls in a fin- she said. plans we’re going to revisit as “It’s not really a bad thing, As a kid, Kaur used to get teased for saying she ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in out on a world title. ishing role against Bangladesh. “I’m happy we’re all putting in bowlers. (But) clearly, I’m not it’s good we’re going up against wanted to be a cricketer when she grew up. But that its maiden final appearance pro- “Being in the final is just Having amassed just 35 runs efforts and executing our role the best match-up to those two a team we’ve played a lot recent- clearly only fuelled her with more motivation to vided it keeps nerves in check reward for the way we played in the from four matches in the tourna- properly. Even if it’s a smallish con- in the Powerplay. They find me ly and it’s the same for them as achieve new levels of greatness. against four-time champions group stages. There was an advan- ment so far, the Karnataka batter tribution of saving a couple of runs, quite easy to play,” she added. well.” She featured in the inaugural T20 World Cup Australia at Melbourne Cricket tage to having won all our games knows her role in the team. it’s all panned out really well.” in 2009, but it took a while, and plenty of patience Ground (MCG) on Sunday. with the weather not in our hands.” “As an individual, the role fine-tuning her game as a go-to batter and off-spin- India will have the psycholog- The team’s first target of reach- given to me is very consistent in ner, for Kaur to establish herself as a name in the ical advantage going into the final ing the final having achieved, the the last year. They’ve put effort in + !!#"4 side. as they had stunned the defending 27-year-old player said the Indians the last year to keep me there and In the wake of a disappointing home World champions by 17 runs in the tour- now need to hold their nerves and I’ve been supported by every indi- Cup, where India won just one game in the group nament opener. remain focussed leading up to the vidual, not just one or two. The   ),1:0() pion home team would be so we were happy to allow him to stages, Kaur was handed the captaincy reigns in “It’s all about destiny, and I’m big day on Sunday. entire team, with all the support aiming to defend the return home to support his wife 2016 — and that’s where it all changed. a big believer in destiny. I feel like “We said the first aim was to staff have shown faith in me,” she op Australia pacer Mitchell title against the first- and be part of a fantastic occa- Kaur’s innings of an unbeaten 171 to flatten this is the way it was meant to be. get to the final and take it from said. TStarc will miss the final time finalists. sion,” Australia men’s team coach, Australia in the 2017 World Cup semi-final There is a joke going around that there. We’ve crossed the first stage. “I know coming into the ODI against South Africa to There to support Justin Langer said. sparked a new triumph for women’s cricket in India. this World Cup is made in such a We need to make sure we hold our World Cup, I would play a crucial watch wife Alyssa Healy play Healy would be Starc, “It is something we have been It did more than take them to the sold-out final way that it’s helping us, starting nerves and we do what we need to role to finish the innings well, the ICC Women’s Twenty20 who will miss the third talking about for a while and, at Lord’s. #Harmanpreet was trending on Twitter from the wickets to everything do on the final day,” she said. which I felt I was unable to do in World Cup final against India and final ODI sched- given Mitch has had a consider- and suddenly she was the leading voice to take else,” she was quoted as saying by India’s recent rivalry with the last World Cup in the West here on Sunday. uled to be played in able workload in all three formats, women’s cricket to the next level, both at elite and the tournament’s official website. Australia has taken fascinating Indies,” she added. Wicketkeeper-batter Potchefstroom today to his heading home a couple of days grassroots level. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led twists and turns, with Kaur’s out- Krishnamurthy said specific Healy will be a part of be in Melbourne. ahead of the rest of the squad When it comes to career milestones, Kaur’s got India reached the final on the basis fit chasing down 173 in their roles have been set for every play- Australia’s team which “It is a once-in-a- means he’ll have a chance to them aplenty. of their unbeaten record in the recent tri-series and getting home er of the squad and they all are try- will take on an in- lifetime chance for refresh ahead of our home and In 2016, she became the first Indian woman tournament after their semifinal by 17 runs in the T20 World Cup ing to contribute as much as they form Indian side Mitch to watch away ODI and T20I against New to sign an overseas T20 contract when she signed against England was washed out opener. can to help the team achieve its at the MCG. The Alyssa in a home Zealand that will wrap up our sea- for inaugural Women’s Big Bash League champions on Thursday. But all is not hunky-dory for goal. four-time cham- World Cup final and son,” Langer added. Sydney Thunder. In her debut season, her aggressiveness saw her win plenty of games while finishing as the Thunder’s lead run-scorer, also offering an all- >
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OC that it has taken this   ()* +),-. now and then they beat front by the likes of Shafali Verma in the run-up asserting that all measures will while an Olympic test event The development forward with the IOC, and shooters from countries to this year’s final, but there’s no be in place to tackle the rapid- in Tokyo stood cancelled comes after the govern- expects its decision in this he shooting contin- like China, Korea and the doubting Kaur is capable of ly-spreading novel coronavirus due to the global novel ment imposed several regard very soon.” Tgent is one of the European countries. This stepping up in the middle. threat which has wreaked Coronavirus outbreak. restrictions on the entry of Considering the extra- strongest points for India is not something small, it With 183 runs at the havoc on sporting calendars The tournament, sanc- travellers from affected ordinary situation, the ISSF going into the 2020 Tokyo has never happened 2018 T20 World Cup, globally. tioned by the International countries such as China, has also requested the Olympics and shooting before. the captain has scored The glitzy T20 event, fea- Shooting Sport Federation Italy, South Korea, Japan International Olympic coach Jaspal Rana feels “The only thing is that the second-highest num- turing both Indian and inter- (ISSF), was to be held from and Iran, in a bid to contain Committee (IOC) to pro- that not putting pressure we should not put pressure ber of runs for national stars, gets underway March 15 to 25 in the cap- the coronavirus outbreak. long the internal Olympic on the young shooters will on these kids. They are too India at the on March 29 in Mumbai. ital’s Dr Karni Singh The organising com- qualification period in go a long way in ensuring young, they can do a lot of tournament, 32 “IPL is very much on. specifics. Shooting Range. The mittee has also requested order to ensure all shooters that they perform to their good things but putting behind Mithali Raj’s Everywhere, the tournaments “We will take all precau- Olympic Test event was the ISSF to restore ranking get equal chances of mak- best later in the year. pressure on a 17 or 18- 208 in 2014. are going on. England are tions. I don’t know exactly scheduled to be held from points in the tournament, ing it to the Games. Indian shooters have year-old kid is not good. Kaur has already in Sri Lanka. South what are the extra measures. It’s April 16. which were taken away “In case of the IOC earned an unprecedented Media plays an important only hit dou- Africa are here. There are no only medical team which will The World Cup will after withdrawals by mul- approval, the World Cups 15 Olympic quota places role, if you ask something ble-digits issues,” Ganguly asserted. tell us about that,” he said. now held in two parts tiple nations. in Munich, Germany, and over the course of the to someone like me or once in India’s “County teams are travel- “The medical team is before the Olympic Games. “The OC has also Baku, Azerbaijan, can also qualification period. Abhinav (Bindra), we four wins Down ling all over the world. They are already in touch with the hos- “It is proposed to requested the (ISSF) influence the outcome of “All 15 shooters are understand why you are Under, but she travelling to Abu Dhabi, UAE pitals so that everything is divide the World Cup in President to accord his the Olympic Qualification,” some of the best in the asking but these kids are will definitely want to to play. So there is no problem,” available. We will do what the two parts and hold Rifle consent so that both these the ISSF said. world,” Rana said. “They raw and shooting is a finish off on a high as he added. doctors say. They are the pro- and Pistol competitions on World Cups would see the “It must be noted that fought well and grabbed mental game. These kids she is a big-stage play- Asked about the precau- fessionals. May 5-12, 2020, while ISSF restoring full ranking all Qualification Quota those quota places. It was are smart. I’m sure if you er and knows exact- tionary measures to ensure “All medical issues will be Shotgun competitions - on points other than and Places, as planned, will be not something that hap- tell them something it ly how important it that players and fans are not addressed by the medical team. June 2-9, 2020,” the ISSF including those for MQS,” allocated by May 31, 2020,” pened over the last few doesn’t go away from their is to step up in what affected, Ganguly said a med- Every tournament will go on,” said in a statement. the NRAI said in a state- the sport’s apex body competitions, they fought minds that easily. So one will be the mother of ical team is thrashing out the he added. The decision was taken ment. added. much before that. Every has to be careful.” all clashes. 6  * E!! "" $ .6 * 
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