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+50 56! hours, Maharashtra recorded the total infections climbed Pradesh (20, 510 new cases), Karnataka 38, and Gujarat 73. 58,952 fresh cases and 278 from 35,19,208 to 35,78,160. Delhi (17,282), Karnataka Uttar Pradesh recorded ndia’s daily Covid-19 count new deaths. Similarly, with 258 new deaths, (11,265), Chhattisgarh (12,603) 20,510 cases in the last 24 Ineared the 2-lakh mark on On a day when the the total Covid-19 toll rose and Madhya Pradesh (9,720), hours. Officials claim that 68 Wednesday as the situation Maharashtra Government from 58,526 to 58,804. Gujarat (7,410) among others. In people died of Covid-19 dur- turned alarming in several began to enforce stringent However, Covid-19 cases terms of death, Maharashtra ing this period. States and reports of unavail- restrictions, including a ban on continued to hit new peaks on accounted for 278, Delhi 104, Additional Chief Secretary ability of hospital beds, the movement of people in daily basis in States such as Uttar Chhattisgarh (90), UP 67, (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad ventilators, and oxygen cylin- public places without a valid said 20,510 new cases of Covid ders poured in from all over reason, prohibitory orders were reported in the State dur- the country. under Section 144 of CrPC and ing the past 24 hours. +50 56! India recorded 1,99,338 night curfew for 15 days, the Continued on Page 2 cases and 1,036 deaths in 24 number of infections dropped he Centre on Wednesday hours till post midnight on from Tuesday’s tally of 60,212 Tannounced the cancella- Thursday. The country case- to 58,952, while deaths came % &' #$ $' tion of CBSE Board examina- load spiked despite a certain down from 281 to 278 in var- tions for Class 10 and post- degree of containment ious parts of the State. ( poned Class 12 exams in the achieved in Maharashtra where With 58,952 fresh cases, wake of the coronavirus crisis. the daily surge has remained 6%,&+"0 Both board examinations were confined in the range of 55,000 scheduled for May-June. to 60,000. During the last 24 -./'-(0%/ anic has set in after Chief The revised dates will be Government would keep in in Delhi in the wake of PMinister Yogi Adityanath, announced after June 1. The mind the best interests of the riots in northeast Delhi and R 123"($$ Samajwadi Party president decision was taken at a high- students and ensure that their Covid-19 cases. 1/"4(54/%( and former Chief Minister level meeting chaired by Prime health is taken care of at the The CBSE will review the Akhilesh Yadav and a couple Minister Narendra Modi in same time their academic inter- situation on June 1 to decide on Jaipur: Rajasthan on of Ministers and top the wake of rising cases of ests are not harmed. the Class 12 exam schedule ! Wednesday night announced bureaucrats tested positive Covid-19 cases and concerns After the announcement, while objective criteria will be a 12-hour daily curfew — for coronavirus. raised from various Congress leader Priyanka decided for Class 10 results. New Delhi: Indian women’s from 6 pm to 6 am — start- & ,-! ! . / Yogi had isolated him- quarters, including a few Gandhi tweeted that a decision In a statement issued after boxing’s High Performance ing Friday, across all cities, as * 01 ) 2 1' self on Tuesday after some Opposition parties. must be taken for Class 12 too. the meeting, the Union Director Raffaele Bergamasco part of a series of measures officials in his contact tested The meeting was attended “Glad the Government has Education Ministry said, and head coach Mohammed to combat a worrying spike positive for the infection. by Union Education Minister finally cancelled the 10th stan- “Looking to the present situa- Ali Qamar are among 21 in Covid cases.The curfew “After initial symptoms, I got Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, dard exams, however a final tion of the pandemic and campers who have tested pos- will be in effect till the end myself tested. My report is education secretary and other decision MUST be taken for school closures, and also tak- itive for Covid-19 at the of the month. positive. I am in self-isolation officials. The meeting also dis- the 12th grade also. Keeping ing in account the safety and Indira Gandhi Indoor and following doctors’ cussed a uniform policy or students under undue pressure well-being of the students, it is Stadium here but none of the +56 advice. I am doing all works guidelines on board exams until June makes no sense. It’s decided as follows.” infected pugilists are bound virtually,” he tweeted, advis- across States as was being unfair. I urge the Government Continued on Page 2 for Olympics. )0)07) The move aims to ensure ing those who came in his demanded by several to decide now,” she tweeted. smooth availability of the drug contact to get themselves State Ministers. The decision by Centre on !"#$ which is being sold in black tested and take precautions. The CICSE, which is the CBSE will affect over 21 lakh !4/2( )'$"/(/ 8 9+ + :*;<=8 >>:? markets in some States. There was a panic in the other prominent national students across the country. $ Union Minister of State for air after the CM tested pos- board for school examinations, This is the first time that the 8 > 8*8<=8 +>-? Chemicals and Fertilisers itive. “When will the said it is reviewing the situation Central Board of Secondary 14"43'()(,P7%() Mansukh Mandaviya on Government announce a and will come up with a deci- Education has altogether can- & +50 56! Tuesday gave fast-track lockdown? Is it waiting for sion soon in this regard. celled the board examinations ! & 7$+,! approval to six manufacturers Lucknow to perish before it According to the official conducted by it. Last year, the 8 ;9 ;- 8;; s the demand for to set up seven additional sites goes for strict measures,” a sources, Modi said the exams were partially cancelled he UK mutant strain and double mutant strain of coronavirus &89 -* :-9 ARemdesivir surges in view that could scale up the pro- section officer in the Labour Thave been found among Covid patients in Ranchi and East of increasing Covid-19 cases duction capacity of Remdesivir Department told this Singhbhum districts, the Regional Genome Sequencing >* : 8-+ from across the country, the by 1 million vials per month. reporter on Wednesday. )& *$ Laboratory (RGSL) at Bhubaneshwar-based Institute of Life Modi Government has fast- Another 30 lakh Meanwhile a team of Sciences (ILS) confirmed on Wednesday. 88 : 8 - tracked seven companies’ appli- vials/month production is lined Health Department officials The Health Department had sent as many as 52 Covid pos- cations to manufacture the up. This would ramp up the air-dashed to Ahmedabad +,* "$ itive samples to Bhubaneshwar last week for genome sequenc- 8+ 9 8; critical anti-viral drug, allow- production capacity for man- and returned with 25,000 ing, and the test reports confirmed that at least nine of these sam- ing them to more than double ufacturing to around 78 lakh shots of Remdesivir injec- - R ples were of UK mutant strain while four were double mutant, > +9 their combined capacity to vials/month from the current tion, considered a key antivi- a press communique from the Government stated, asking resi- around 78 lakh vials per 38.80 lakh vials per month. ral drug in the fight against $ & dents to be cautious. - 9>:<=8 ;:;? month. Continued on Page 2 Covid-19. ! (%()$ he CBI grilled TMaharashtra’s former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh for eight-long hours on Wednesday in con- !$7 0$7 ) $ nection with the Preliminary ! Enquiry (PE) into the allegations of corruption made he third Shahi Snan of the ""$% against him by Mumbai’s for- TKumbh Mela held on the mer Police Commissioner occasion of Mesh Sankranti -#+ Param Bir Singh. here on Wednesday saw more Three days after it ques- than 13.51 lakh people taking +50 56! Delhi and Moscow have simi- !" tioned his personal assistants the holy dip in the Ganga till lar approaches for the Afghan Sanjeev Palande and Kundan late evening. However, despite ays after promising mili- peace process. Shinde, the CBI subjected the efforts by the authorities, it was Dtary equipment to Asked about reports of bad # former Home Minister to difficult to ensure social dis- Pakistan, Russia on Wednesday optics during Russian Foreign $ intense grilling on various tancing and wearing of masks tried to pacify India by assur- Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent issues relating to the former by all the devotees throughout ing that Moscow’s ties with visit to India, as he travelled to ! police commissioner’s allega- the occasion. New Delhi and Islamabad are Islamabad from Delhi, & & & tion that he had asked now sus- Random tests among the independent. Moreover, India Babushkin said, “Russia has '()'( %&' ( pended and incarcerated police sadhus at the akhadas indicate is a “trusted partner” of Russia, independent ties with Pakistan ) * officer Sachin Vaze last month a coronavirus positivity rate of its envoy said here. and that it does not target any + to “collect” a staggering 100 nearly 4 per cent. So far, 19 of His statement came after relations against anyone.” crore per month from bars, the 500 samples from the mela Foreign Minister Sergey “We believe that there is , -. restaurants and other sources. site have come back positive. Lavrov’s recent visit to New absolutely no reason to see that / Deshmukh reached the The Shahi Snan began Delhi and then to Islamabad. In there are divergences or any 0 DRDO Guest House at Kalina early in the morning with the Pakistan, Lavrov said Russia was misunderstandings between in north Mumbai around 10 Sadhus of the Panchayati ready to supply special military us. It is not the case in Russia- *+ ! am. He was questioned by two Akhada Sri Niranjani, equipment to Pakistan to boost India ties,” he said. , Superintendent of Police Niranjani Akhada and Anand its counter-terror capabilities. Nikolay Kudashev said ""$%$ 12 ranked CBI officers. Akhada reaching Har Ki Pauri. ! ! !O #$ % & $' Allaying apprehension, India is a trusted partner of Deshmukh was quizzed by The Sadhus first worshipped & ) '*+ Deputy Chief of Russian Russia and ties between the two + the CBI on various issues relat- their tutelary deities and then Embassy Roman Babushkin countries were “equal, solid, + / O ing to the letter written by the took the holy dip in the Ganga. Akhada, Sri Agni Akhada and Sadhus of these Akhadas. Third Shambhu Panchayati Atal said India is a “trusted partner”, comprehensive, coherent and *+ former police commissioner to These Akhadas were followed the Ahwahan Akhada. in the sequence were Sadhus of Akhada who chanted and there were no divergences forward-looking.” 0 the Chief Minister. by Sadhus of the Sri Members of the Kinnar the Sri Panchayat Akhada ‘Har Har Mahadev’. or misunderstandings between He also mentioned that 4 / Continued on Page 2 Panchdashnam Juna Bhairav Akhada accompanied the Mahanirvan Kankhal and Sri Continued on Page 2 the two countries and that it the visit by Lavrov to India on has “limited cooperation” with April 6 contributed a lot to the Pakistan based on “indepen- ties. “It was a very important & /)012 dent” relations. and remarkable event, which " #$%& ' ' ( He also welcomed the contributed a lot to the special % 1 recent commitment by India and privileged strategic part- and Pakistan to follow the nership between our two , +50 56! agencies and that pandemic most from this study was the 3 2003 ceasefire on the Line of friendly nations. Our ties control recommendations strength of the association Control (LoC) and said these remain equal, solid, compre- egular exercise or a 30- should include regular physical between inactivity and poor +50 56! are “very important steps” for hensive, coherent and forward- Rminute brisk walk in your activity across all population outcomes from Covid-19,” said regional stability. looking despite any global tur- neighbourhood park five days groups. Deborah Rohm Young from he Congress on Wednesday However, at a joint media bulence,” he added. a week while following the “People who regularly the Kaiser Permanente Tlaunched its own digital briefing with Babushkin, The Ambassador said the social distancing norms can go exercise had the best chance of Southern California. media platform, INC TV, on Russian Ambassador Nikolay visit was aimed at preparations a long way in beating Covid-19. beating Covid-19, while people “Even after we included YouTube on the birth anniver- Kudashev criticised the Indo- for the India-Russia summit Physical inactivity may land who were inactive did much variables such as obesity and sary of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. Pacific strategy by western which is expected to take place you in ICU or also prove fatal worse,” Sallis added. smoking in the analysis, we still The party has, over the countries describing it as “dan- in the second half of the year. for you in case the pathogen For the study, the team saw inactivity was strongly years, alleged that the main- gerous” and an effort to revive Babushkin said Russia has catches you, according to a identified 48,440 adults with a associated with much higher stream media is biased against the cold war mentality. independent relations with study that analysed nearly Covid-19 diagnosis from odds of hospitalisation, ICU the Opposition, and the Babushkin said India must India, Pakistan and other coun- 50,000 Covid positive adults. January 1, 2020, to October 21, admission, and death com- YouTube channel will allow it be part of the process of shap- tries and the relations are based Even patients who were 2020. pared with moderate physical to convey its message directly ing regional consensus on on their own merits. inconsistently active had lower They found 6.4 per cent activity or any activity at all,” to the public. The ruling BJP Afghanistan and that New Continued on Page 2 chances for a severe Covid-19 were consistently active and Young added. already has a YouTube channel infection, suggesting any 14.4 per cent were consistent- The results showed that with 3.67 million followers. amount of physical activity ly inactive, with the remainder inactivity is strongly associat- Party chief spokesperson has benefit, said the findings falling in the inconsistently ed with poor Covid-19 out- Randeep Surjewala said INC published in the British Journal active category. Among all comes, Sallis said, while sug- TV will start airing shows of Sports Medicine. Covid-19 patients, 8.6 per cent gesting walking 30 minutes a from April 24, National “This is a wake-up call for Sallis, a physician at the Kaiser tial for regular physical activi- were hospitalised, 2.4 per cent day, five days a week at a mod- Panchayati Raj Day, and would the importance of healthy Permanente Fontana Medical ty to lower the severity of were admitted to the ICU, and erate pace can prevent Covid- be live for at least eight hours lifestyles and especially physi- Centre in the US. Covid-19 illness should be 1.6 per cent died. 19 affliction. every day. cal activity” said Robert E Researchers said the poten- promoted by public health “What surprised me the Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 2 !"#$#

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Chandigarh:Haryana reported Naidu, Home Minister Amit "Modi suggested that gov- Lucknow: The fate of over 56 the minister added, “For taking its highest single-day spike of ndia is in touch with author- ver 500 people who had sserting that the Shah and Health Minister ernors can actively engage to lakh UP students, slated to a decision on holding board 5,398 new Covid-19 cases on Iities in Pakistan regarding Oeaten food prepared with AGovernment is committed Harsh Vardhan also partici- ensure that social institutions undertake the State education examinations, there are a total Wednesday, taking the State's safety of over 800 Indian pil- buckwheat (kuttu) flour had to ensuring adequate availabil- pated in the virtual interaction collaborate seamlessly with the board examinations for class- of 19 officials of which 17 infection tally to 3,29,942, while grims whose visit to the neigh- fallen ill in Delhi’s East and ity of Covid-19 vaccines, Prime on the issue of the COVID-19 state governments towards es 10 and 12 from May 8, hangs have tested positive for Covid- 18 more fatalities pushed the bouring country has been South districts. Police said that Minister, Narendra Modi, on situation and ongoing vacci- micro containment. He said in balance as 17 out of 19 offi- 19. They are undergoing treat- death toll to 3,316. affected by violent protests in prima facie, it appears to be a Wednesday called for harness- nation drive in the country and their social network can help cials entitled to take a call on ment in hospitals,” the minis- Among the districts that several cities, including Lahore. case of food adulteration or sale ing the combined power of it took place amid an astro- ensure an increase in the capac- holding examinations have ter said. reported a big spike in new "Closely tracking develop- of spoiled flour. community groups, political nomical rise in the COVID ity of ambulances, ventilators tested positive for Covid-19. The situation is being mon- cases are Gurgaon (1,151), ments. In touch with Pakistani “Around 526 people were parties and NGOs in the bat- infections across the country in and oxygen in hospitals. Along The Uttar Pradesh itored every day and as soon as Faridabad (838), Karnal (359), authorities and Sikh Jatha. Will reportedly admitted to hospi- tle against the Covid-19 pan- the last few weeks that has seen with spreading the message Education Board examinations they recover from the illness, Panipat (227), Sonipat (387), do utmost to ensure security tals in East district. They com- demic. India gallop past its last year about vaccination and treat- are scheduled to start from May we will hold consultations and Jind (378) and Panchkula and safe return of pilgrims," plained of uneasiness, stomach Interacting with Governors peak with a number of states ment, governors can also 8. also speak to Chief Minister (276), a health department External Affairs Minister S ache and vomiting after they and Lieutenant-Governors of reporting new highs daily. spread awareness about "Every year about 56 to 57 Yogi Adityanath, said the min- bulletin said. Jaishankar tweeted. ate food prepared using 'kuttu' all States and Union Territories In his comments, Modi assert- AYUSH-related remedies," an lakh students appear in UP ister. The state had recorded The Minister's response flour to break their ‘Navratri’ through video conference, ed that the government is com- official statement said. Board examinations for class- “Only then we will be able 3,845 coronavirus cases on came after President of Delhi fast on Tuesday, a senior East Modi urged them to actively mitted to ensuring adequate The prime minister noted es 10 and 12. The board exams to say anything in the context Tuesday. Sikh Gurdwara Management Delhi district official said. engage in ensuring that social availability of vaccines and that youths being our work- were to be held initially from of exams beginning on May 8," Among the latest fatalities, committee Manjinder Singh “We visited the area and institutions collaborate seam- highlighted that India has force are an important part of April 24. But they were post- Sharma said.Sharma's state- three were reported from Sirsa, in a tweet, requested Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, lessly with state governments. become the fastest nation to the economy, and said it is poned to May 8 following the ment came hours after the Karnal and two each from Jaishankar to look into the where many such people were Modi said the feeling of reach the landmark of 10 crore important to ensure that they steep rise in the Covid infec- Centre on Wednesday can- Ambala, Yamunanagar, matter of stranded Sikh pil- admitted. All of them except "Janbhagidari" (people's par- vaccinations. follow all protocols and pre- tion,” UP Deputy Chief celled the CBSE's class 10 board Fatehabad and Kaithal dis- grims in Pakistan. Over 800 four-five people have been dis- ticipation) that was seen in Noting the positive impact cautions. Governors' role is Minister Dinesh Sharma, who exams and postponed its class tricts. Indian Sikhs travelled to charged,” he said. curbing the virus last year of "tika utsav" (vaccination fes- also critical in ensuring the also holds the portfolio of sec- 12 exams following an expo- number of active COVID- Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi Reports of people falling ill needed to encouraged now as tival) in the last four days, he greater engagement of our stu- ondary education, told PTI. nential surge in COVID-19 19 cases in Haryana stands at festival. The Indian pilgrims were received from well and added the role of gov- said that in this period, the vac- dents in university On the possibility of hold- cases, a decision that will affect 27,421, the bulletin said, adding had reached Lahore via Wagah Kalyanpuri, Trilokpuri and ernors becomes all the more cination drive was expanded campuses towards this ing the UP board examinations over 21 lakh students across the that 2,99,205 patients have border on Monday to attend other areas. Prima facie, it critical to achieving this. and new vaccination centres "Janbhagidari". for the two classes as scheduled, country. PTI recovered so far, and the recov- the festival. appears to be a case of food ery rate stands at 90.68 per On Tuesday afternoon, the adulteration or sale of spoiled cent. visiting Indian Sikhs left for ‘kuttu’ flour during ‘Navratri’, Meanwhile, in the last four Gurdwara Panja Sahib in another official said. 0 ! 90 : # days, the state has administered Hassanabdal in 25 buses which “A case under sections 273 6,37,327 vaccine doses as part were escorted by the police and (sale of noxious food or drink), #& of the "vaccine festival", the bul- the Pakistani Rangers. 284 (negligent conduct with 45 letin said. “Owing to the TLP protest respect to poisonous substance) +50 56! Governor at 11 am on spike in Delhi till the third wave Speaking on the initiative, that blocked roads, the Sikh and 337 (causing hurt by act +" $C%'D ber of overall recoveries to Wednesday," the Chief of the pandemic -- 8,593 cases Haryana Chief Minister yatrees reached Hassanabdal at endangering life or personal 26,315 in the district, the elhi Chief Minister Arvind Minister's Office tweeted. -- was reported on November Manohar Lal Khattar credited 4 am on Wednesday after over safety of others) of the Indian ttar Pradesh's Gautam fifth-highest in the state, it DKejriwal will discuss the It said that Kejriwal will 11 in 2020, while on November the efforts of healthcare work- 14 hours of journey which Penal Code has been registered UBuddh Nagar on showed. Gautam Buddh coronavirus situation in the city also hold a meeting with Health 18, the city had recorded 131 ers for the feat. State Health otherwise is covered in three at Kalyanpuri police station Wednesday recorded its high- Nagar has recorded a death with Lieutenant Governor Anil Minister Satyendar Jain, Chief COVID-19 deaths, the highest Minister Anil Vij congratulat- hours,” an official of the Punjab against the proprietor of Bunty est single-day spike of 483 new toll of 97, with a mortality rate Baijal during a meeting Secretary and other senior offi- single-day fatality count till ed the Health Department for government told PTI in Lahore. General Store,” said Deepak Covid-19 cases, pushing the of 0.34 per cent. The recovery Thursday, the CM's office said. cials on the coronavirus situa- date. The positivity rate mid- comprehensive planning and Protests are taking place in Yadav, the Deputy district's overall infection tally rate of patients reached 92.53 The city recorded 17,282 tion in Delhi at 12 noon. November last year had stood successful implementation of several part of Pakistan by Commissioner of Police to 28,439, official data showed. per cent on Tuesday, the sta- fresh cases of COVID-19 on As per the latest bulletin, above 15 per cent. the mega vaccine drive. supporters of Tehreek-i-Labaik (DCP), East district. The active caseload tistics showed. Wednesday, the highest single- 104 new fatalities were record- Reeling under the fourth Prime Minister Pakistan (TLP) demanding the In a similar incident, on also crossed the 2,000-mark to Meanwhile, the number of day surge here till date, and ed, pushing the death toll to wave of COVID-19, the Narendra Modi had last expulsion of the French envoy Wednesday morning, police reach 2,027, according to the active COVID-19 cases in over 100 fatalities, according to 11,540. These new positive national capital on Tuesday Thursday said that states over the publication of blas- received information of food figures released by the UP Uttar Pradesh reached data shared by the health depart- cases came out of record 1.08 had recorded 13,468 cases should observe a "vaccine fes- phemous caricatures in France. poisoning from ward number Health Department for a 24- 1,11,835 from 95,980 on ment. akh tests conducted the previ- and 81 deaths due to the tival" from April 11-14 to inoc- The Indian pilgrims 2, Mehrauli where six members hour period. F i f t y - Tuesday, while the overall "In view of the spread of ous day, the bulletin said, infection, giving it the dubi- ulate the maximum number of attended the main event on of a family got admitted in seven more patients were dis- recoveries climbed to 6,22,810 Covid-19 infection, Delhi CM adding, the positivity rate ous distinction of being the eligible beneficiaries against Wednesday in which several Fortis hospital after eating charged from hospitals during and the death toll to 9,376 on Arvind Kejriwal will discuss mounted to 15.92 per cent. worst-affected city in the COVID-19. local Sikhs also ‘Kuttu ka Aata’ during fast, this period, taking the num- Wednesday, the data showed. the situation with Lieutenant The highest single-day county. PTI participated. police said.

7$ &2- & R)0@@@ International and Jubilant reduce the price to less than Rs evening, the top officials of the checked properly at the borders Pharmova manufacture 3,500 by the end of this week Kumbh Mela and police along of the Kumbh Mela area. A total From page 1 Remdesivir in India. The prices after they were directed to give with other staff members also of 56,000 devotees were sent 6 " 7K of their product vary from priority to fulfil hospital/insti- took holy dips in the Ganga. back from the border due to /, Rs899 per vial for Zydus’ tutional level supplies. From page 1 According to information absence of Covid negative cer- # $ ( K & +/% From page 1 Remdac to Rs 5,400 for Hetero The DCGI has also The three Bairagi Akhadas provided by the police, till 6 PM, tificate. + K& The issue of availability of Drugs’ Covifor. instructed enforcement author- — Akhil Bharatiya Sri Panch a total of 13,51,631 people had Meanwhile, Chief Minister $ (, Remdesivir was reviewed by As an additional measure, ities in the State and Centre to Nirvani Ani Akhada, Akhil attended the Shahi Snan on Tirath Singh Rawat expressed / Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister Remdesivir, API and formula- take immediate action on the Bharatiya Sri Panch Digamber Wednesday at Ghats from Muni gratitude at the successful con- of State for Chemicals and tion were placed under export incidence of black-marketing, Ani Akhada and Akhil Ki Reti, Rishikesh to Har Ki clusion of the third Shahi Snan. +50 56! /' Fertilizers in meetings with the ban recently to enhance the hoarding and overcharging of Bharatiya Sri Panch Nirmohi Paidi in Haridwar. Till 2 PM, He said that the Government all-existing manufacturers of supply in the domestic market. Remdesivir.The Union Health Akhada then partook of the 8,540 Covid tests had been had facilitated all the three elhi Congress vice presi- & $ the Remdesivir drug and other On Government interven- Ministry has asked the hospi- Shahi Snan and were followed conducted on people entering Shahi Snans in the Kumbh Ddent and senior dalit K stakeholders on April 12 and tion, Remdesivir supplies of tals to use the drug judicious- by the Sri Panchayati Bada Haridwar and of these 39 test Mela properly while also focus- leader Jai Kishan on April 13, where decisions were approximately 4 lakh vials ly and rationally. The Ministry Akhada Udaseen Nirvan results came out positive. ing on observance of the Central Wednesday paid tribute to )*' taken to increase produc- meant for export is being in a statement recently said that Akhada and Sri Panchayati Similarly, 1,750 people and government’s Covid guidelines. Baba Saheb Bhim Rao tion/supply and reduce prices of diverted by manufacturers to Remdesivir should be supplied Naya Udaseen Akhada Nirvan. 1,111 vehicles were turned back He further said that all neces- Ambedkar on his 130th Birth ! Remdesivir. fulfil domestic requirement. only to hospitals and not to Sadhus of the Sri Panchayati till 2 PM in absence of Covid sary arrangements had been anniversary in his constituen- )*' -- Currently, Hetero Drugs, EOU/SEZ units are also being chemists or patients. It said the Nirmal Akhada were the last to test reports. made to prevent any inconve- cy in Sultanpuri Majra. Zydus Cadila, Cipla, Dr Reddy’s enabled to supply to the domes- drug must be given only to hos- participate in the Shahi Snan. The Kumbh Mela officer nience to the Sadhus and gen- Remembering Baba Saheb L Laboratories, Viatris, Biocon tic market.Manufacturers of pitalised patients who are low The State Ggovernment Deepak Rawat informed that eral devotees with focus also Ambedkar’s contribution in subsidiary Syngene Remdesivir have volunteered to on oxygen. showered flower petals from a about 50,000 Covid tests were being laid on ensuring protec- nation building, Congress " helicopter on the Akhada mem- being conducted daily during tion from Covid. All the devo- leader Jai Kishan said that +,> bers as they walked towards Har the Kumbh Mela. 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Sachin From page 1 from all forms of discrimination I / Param Bir’s letter to the Vaze who was heading the “The Board Exams for is the only truthful way to pay I & CM on March 20 mentioned Crime Intelligence Unit of the Class 12 to be held from May homage to him," he added. ";;; M 0O ' M allegations of extortion against Crime Branch of the Mumbai 4 to June, 14, 2021 are hereby “Often hailed as The Father L7 , 0 J1 H the former Home Minister, Police was called by Shri Anil postponed. These exams will be of the Indian Constitution, for From page 1 ' /H22 and also on the responses they Deshmukh, Hon’ble Home held hereafter,” the Minister being instrumental in drafting it, “Exercise is medicine that ! & elicited from his assistants dur- Minister, Maharashtra to his added. The situation will be he was born in 1891. 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C,$$/$D (Deshmukh) and another “In and around mid- “The board exams for Class tion, reduction of systemic L O M Maharashtra Minister Anil February and thereafter, the 10 are hereby cancelled. The inflammation, benefits to car- Parab of asking him to Indulge Hon’ble Home Minister had results of the Class 10 board diovascular health and mental in extortion for them. called Shri Vaze to his official will be prepared on the basis of health - but that lockdowns and cases have been confirmed in Ahmedabad to bring the life- The CBI questioned residence. At that time, one or an objective criterion to be stay-at-home orders have ;;; just one week. saving injection. Meanwhile, Deshmukh as part of the two staff members of the developed by the board,” the restricted access to venues UP is just behind Madhya Pradesh recorded Preliminary Enquiry (PE) Hon’ble Home Minister includ- official said. where people can be active. Maharashtra in number of 9,720 fresh cases on ordered against him by the ing his Personal Secretary, Mr. Any candidate who is not Among all of the Covid-19 Covid-19 patients. While Wednesday, the biggest single- Bombay High Court on April Palande, were also present,” satisfied with the marks allo- patients studied, researchers From page 1 Maharashtra has the maxi- day spike so far, pushing the 5. The high court has asked the Singh stated. cated to him or her on this basis recorded that 8.6 per cent of However, he said, 4,517 mum number 5.64 lakh active infection count to 3,63,352, CBI to complete the PE with- “The Hon’ble Home will be given an opportunity to them were hospitalised, with Covid-19 patients had recov- cases, UP now has 1,11,835 said health department offi- in 15 days of the agency receiv- Minister expressed to Vaze sit in an exam as and when the 2.4 per cent of those admitted ered and at present 1,11,835 active cases. Karnataka is at cials.The death count rose to ing a copy of its order. that he had a target to accu- conditions are conducive to to the ICU and 1.6 per cent active cases were undergoing number three and Kerala at 4,312 with 51 more deaths, also It may be recalled that mulate Rs. 100 crore a month. hold the exams, the official died. treatment. So far 9,376 people number four. Earlier, the highest one-day count so three days after he was shunt- For achieving the aforesaid added. Those who were consis- had died of Covid-19 in the Maharashtra was followed by far, reported during the past 24 ed and posted in a relatively target, the Hon’ble Home Besides Nishank, the tently meeting physical activi- State, including 68 who suc- Kerala, Punjab, Delhi and hours, they said. insignificant post as the Minister told Shri Vaze that Principal Secretary to the ty guidelines were less likely to cumbed to the deadly virus in Rajasthan.The surge in Covid- In this month so far, the Commandant General of there are about 1,750 bars, Prime Minister, Cabinet be hospitalised, admitted to the the last 24 hours, he said. 19 infection has made people State has recorded 67,841 new Home Guards, Singh had in an restaurants and other estab- Secretary, School and Higher ICU, or die in relation to The pace of infection in the jittery and the paucity of med- cases and 326 fatalities. eight-page sensational letter lishments in Mumbai and if a Education Secretaries and Covid-19 compared to those State is increasing at an expo- icines has made them ner- Karnataka reported over 11,000 written to the Chief Minister sum of Rs. 2-3 lakh each was other top officials from Home who were consistently inactive nential rate. There were only vous. The government proba- new Covid-19 cases, once again Uddhav Thackeray on March collected from each of them, a and Health department attend- or only doing some activity. 1,700 active cases in the first bly realised this, therefore a the highest single-day tally yet. 20 alleged that State Home monthly collection of Rs. 40-50 ed the meeting. Researchers say this is the week of March. But after the consignment of 25,000 doses of With 11,265 Covid-19 cases, Minister Deshmukh had asked crore was achievable. The “Unlike State boards, the first study that demonstrates surge, which began from the Remdesivir injection arrived in Karnataka's overall virus tally now arrested and suspended Hon’ble Home Minister added CBSE has an all-India charac- that physical activity is an second week of March, in one Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. has reached 10,94,912, accord- police officer Sachin Vaze last that the rest of the collection ter, and therefore, it is essential important and modifiable risk month the number of active A Government spokesman ing to the daily health bulletin. month to “collect” a staggering could be made from other to hold exams simultaneously factor for severe Covid-19 out- cases reached 95,980 on April said Yogi had sent a Of these, Bengaluru reported Rs 100 crore per month from sources,” the former CP throughout the country,” the comes. 14.About 68,000 new positive Government aircraft to 8,155 new cases. bars, restaurants and other wrote. MoE official said.

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I know that a view of rising cases of Covid- also taking in account the safe- Department of the Delhi Government said on postponing Class 12 examina- Class 12 students will be anxious 19 cases in India. The revised ty and well-being of the stu- Wednesday. tion, which were scheduled for over the rescheduling,” said dates will be announced after dents, it is decided as follows. The positivity rate increased to 15.92 per cent. The May-June, in a view of rising Sisodia. June 1. The Board Exams for Class 12 17,282 new infections pushed the tally to 7,67,438, while cases of Covid-19 cases in India. “Similar to what was done for The decision was taken in a to be held from May 4th to June, 7,05,162 patients have recovered from the virus, He termed the decision a ‘great Class 10 students, I appeal to the high-level meeting chaired by 14th, 2021 are hereby post- according to the health department. relief’ for lakhs of students and Government to promote Class 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi poned. These exams will be As per the bulletin, the number of people under their parents. Kejriwal tweeted: students on the basis of internal in which Union Education held hereafter.” The situation home isolation rose to 24155. A total of 108534 tests, - I am glad that the exams have assessment and pre-board exams. Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal and will be reviewed on 1st June including 73915 RT-PCR tests and 34619 Rapid been cancelled/postponed. This It is very important to stay at Principal Secretary to Prime 2021 by the Board, and details Antigen Test conducted a day ago, the bulletin is a great relief for lakhs of stu- homes during these troubled Minister, Cabinet Secretary, will be shared subsequently, the said. dents and their parents. times,” he added. School and Higher Education official statement read. 8 = : - < '1 / : 7 ' 4:>" +50 56! & #%7%#7$( flagged off the cardiac ambu- $$# lance equipped with state-of- he Delhi Jal Board on Wednesday said that wo days after a night cur- the-art facilities in Artemis Twater supply will remain affected in parts +50 56! been involved in the rescue operations Tfew was imposed in Hospital located in Sector 51 of of the national Capital due to high level of of 331 children in the year 2020-21. Haryana, Deputy CM, Gurgram. This ambulance has ammonia in the Yamuna River. he ‘Delhi Commission For Further, in the preceding three years, Dushyant Chautala, on cost more than 50 lakhs. A senior DJB official said that due to less TProtection of Child Rights’ DCPCR facilitated the rescue operations Wednesday, said the State is While interacting with the inflow in river Yamuna at Wazirabad pond, the (DCPCR) has facilitated the rescue of 202 children over all. This is an "not moving towards a lock- media persons, Dushyant said production from various water treatment operations of 331 children of different increase of nearly 490 per cent dis- down" and is only trying to that within a year, the plants such as Wazirabad, Chandrawal and age groups in the year 2020-21. playing DCPCR’s renewed commit- "break the chain of the corona Gurugram Metropolitan Okhla is getting affected due to which water These children were rescued with ment to eliminating child labour from infection", for which "night Development Authority is likely to be available at low pressure for three the help of Sub-Divisional Magistrate Delhi. curfew is an important move". (GMDA) will developed a net- to four days or till the quality of raw water in (SDM), Delhi Police, Labour It also becomes critical as the Chautala said, "I want to work of ambulance in collab- the river improves. Department, Child Line and Child Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent convince every person working oration with all big hospitals It may be noted that water up to 1 PPM Welfare Committee (CWC) from dif- joblessness followed by reduced fami- in Haryana that you do not and corporate companies, so can be treated and it was 7.6 PPM on Tuesday ferent places such as factories, bakery ly income has pushed children towards need to panic. The governance that within 5 to 10 minutes in and even on Monday it was beyond the pre- units, kharat machine units and auto the menace of labours. Therefore, these should be smooth in State, for each corner of Gurugram, scribed limit. center units as well as residential children’s rehabilitation becomes of which the precautionary steps Medical Facility and Medical “Haryana is not only transmitting pollu- colonies where they were working as utmost significance. are being taken to stop the surge Care facility can be reached. tant water but has also reduced the level of domestic servants. DCPCR has initiated the process of in number of Covid-19 cases." In response to media per- water that it should maintain. The water they Accordingly, the compounds have payment of back wages to these children He also said that on April 8, sons, regarding the curfew in the are transmitting is untreatable and the pollu- been sealed by the SDMs and FIRs reg- who have been rescued so that their when Prime Minister Narender state, Dushyant said that "It is not tants cannot be diluted. We have been forced istered by the Delhi Police. “These chil- financial integration can begin imme- Modi had discussed with Chief lockdown, it will not be done to that neither can we make the water clean and dren have been produced before the diately. Ministers of different States, at stop economic activity. An efforts pollutant-free nor can the water treatment Child Welfare Committees the same day Anurag Kundu, Chairperson, that time, Haryana Chief on behalf of the state government plants function in 100 per cent capacity. This which conducted their social investi- DCPCR said that the menace of child Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will continue to reduce the grow- is the poisonous water that is being supplied gation to trace families for their restora- labour can be curbed only through cit- had said that we will not go ing pace of Corona infection and to us by the Haryana government,” DJB vice tion and reintegration,” DCPCR said in izen reporting and therefore he strong- towards a lockdown, we only breaking the chain in Haryana". chairman Raghav Chadha had said on a statement. ly encouraged citizens to report have to reduce the infection. So The deputy CM has also Tuesday. Non-payment of minimum wages, instances of child labour through we feel that night curfew is an denied of potential exodus of The areas likely to be affected are Part of inordinately long working hours and DCPCR’s WhatsApp number important step in this direction. migrant workers in the state in West Delhi, North Delhi, Central Delhi and unhygienic working conditions emerged (9599001855). He highlighted DCPCR’s Chautala was present in view of the possibility of the South Delhi including Delhi Cantonment and as the common pattern in most cases, scheme of rewarding citizens who Gurugram on the occasion of Lock Down in the wake of New Delhi Municipal Council areas, the DJB it said. report instances of child Ambedkar Jayanti. He also Corona Pandemic. said in a statement.. 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Then, across the national Capital to people have to stay home for bition marking the 130th birth Such events will instil and the participants would be review enforcement of night the checking the spread of anniversary of social reformer encourage a sense of pride in required to send the following curfew imposed by the Delhi coronavirus. and revolutionary Bhim Rao the people, while they work information on the following Government due to soaring The CP also directed the Ambedkar. around the theme of equality to coronavirus cases. staff to facilitate movement of The festival will com- for all, which has, in today's [email protected] The CP inspected enforce- people who have movement memorate the memory of times, is struggling to regain its m, a social media link of their ment arrangements in Khan passes. Baba Saheb Ambedkar, an lost essence." submission, and a brief Market, Nizamuddin, Lajpat and stressed upon following “Delhi Police is taking ardent advocate of human The festival, curated by description of their work. The Nagar, Kalkaji, Bhairv Temples, Covid protocols for their own strict action against violators rights and education, who has Anurag Minus Verma, will be categories of the submissions Hauz Khas, Aurbindo Marg safety too while performing and till April 14, 2044 First played a pivotal role in draft- launched on the lines of include reels/short video for- Picket near All India Institute duty. Information Report (FIR) has ing the constitution of India. Babasaheb’s renowned quote, mat, poetry/song/rap, or visu- of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Senior officers of respective been registered under Indian Through such a festival, the “We are all equal under the al arts. Rajouri Garden, Zakira fly- ranges and districts were also Penal Code (IPC) and other Delhi Government seeks to blue sky" which will also be the The winners of the com- over, Jhandewalan Temple, present in the field. Shrivastava laws, in addition to preventive promote the teachings of Baba theme of the festival. Through petition will be announced on Paharganj Market, Delhi Gate expressed satisfaction over the action against 18,329 persons Saheb Ambedkar in the peo- this exercise, the Delhi gov- May 1 and the winner will be and Turkman Gate areas. hard work police personnel for defying night curfew orders. ple, especially the youth in ernment seeks to encourage awarded Rs 75,000, the first During his visit, the CP have been putting in while A total of 42,577 challans have Delhi. out-of-the-box and unique runner-up will be awarded Rs interacted with police person- being on the frontline in been issued since March 10for Marking the launch of the interpretations of this quote by 50,000 and the second runner- nel on duty and examined enforcing Night Curfew and violations of Covid protocols,” festival, Deputy CM and Baba Saheb Ambedkar, along up will be awarded Rs 25,000. arrangements at eateries and covid protocol. said Chinmoy Biswal, the Minister of Art, Culture, and with inculcating a new sense For more information, the market places. The CP encour- As per DDMA orders, only Public Relation Officer (PRO) Languages Manish Sisodia of patriotism in the partici- participants can visit artand- aged the police staff on duty those involved in health care of Delhi Police. 2047. said, "The Delhi Government pants. culture.delhigovt.nic.in. !"#$# "

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Making this observation Congress leaders Rahul Keeping students under President Ram Nath here during the ongoing three- Gandhi and his sister undue pressure until June Kovind also paid rich tributes day Raisina Dialogue, the Navy Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had makes no sense. It’s unfair. I to Ambedkar on his 130th # chief said there is immense been rallying for putting off urge the Government to birth celebrations. tweet, “I bow to the great Dr interoperability between the the grouping can come togeth- arises, we have the capability the board exams decide now,” she tweeted. Prime Minister also Babasaheb Ambedkar on his $#% & navies of the Quad grouping. er and also include more like- and capacity to come together The decision was taken by She had earlier said it released four books related to birth anniversary. His struggle ''% His remarks came months minded countries. in almost a plug and play the Prime Minister after a would be “downright Bhim Rao Ambedkar, whose to bring the deprived sections ' after the Quad navies including Asked about the future of mechanism,” he said. meeting with Education irresponsible” of boards like birth anniversary falls on April of the society into the main- ( India, US, Japan and Australia Quad military in terms of joint The US Navy commander Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal the CBSE to force students to 14. The books are written by stream will continue to be an carried out the Malabar series patrolling and others, the said the Quad has tremendous ‘Nishank’ and other top offi- sit for the exams in the cir- Kishor Makwana. example for every generation.” for “bridging the gaps of of naval drills off the Indian Indian Navy chief said the potential for cooperation, going cials amid growing demands cumstances. “Board exams Addressing the “Today, the country is also inequality”. coast. Quad started as a consultative far beyond the security sphere. for cancelling or postponing should either be Association of Indian working to spread the message Senior BJP leader and Participating in the grouping and has evolved and “The vaccine approach is a the board exams as cancelled, rescheduled or Universities’ 95th annual meet of Babasaheb to the people. Defence Minister Rajnath Dialogue inaugurated by Prime grown organically. “There is no powerful signal to the region Coronavirus cases have seen arranged in a manner that and a national seminar of vice- Places associated with Baba Singh paid tribute to Ambedar Minister Narendra Modi on dearth of issues that it can han- that the Quad is working for an unprecedented surge does not require the physical chancellors through video con- Saheb are being developed as saying Baba Saheb should not Tuesday, Admiral Philip Scot dle and we have a robust the common good outside across the country in a dead- presence of children at crowd- ferencing, Modi said that Panch Tirtha”, said the Prime just be seen as a Dalit icon. He Davidson, Commander of the engagement with the navies of these four countries,” he said. ly second wave. ed exam centres,” she wrote Babasaheb Ambedkar gave a Minister. was a renowned name among US’s Indo-Pacific Command, all Quad members,” he said. Noting that the Quad has “Well done Modi ji, lis- last week to Education strong foundation to indepen- On account of the Covid- world intellectuals not just in identified the Quad as a strate- The Navy chief said the gained momentum, Davidson tening to sound advice from Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal dent India. 19 surge, the authorities are India, but globally as well. gic opportunity diplomatically, Quad navies already enjoy high said, “It’s a diamond of democ- Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Nishank last week. “Babasaheb Ambedkar keeping the celebrations in a Lok Sabha Speaker Om military and economically, as degree of interoperability and racies in region… We should Gandhi and the Congress will Delhi Chief Minister gave a strong foundation to low key. Birla paid floral tribute to he designated China as “the highlighted that the Malabar think about it in broadest pos- go a long way in Arvind Kejriwal, who had independent India so that the President Ram Nath Ambedkar saying “Owing to greatest strategic threat” to exercise started with the US in sible terms.” mending our nation. It is our also urged the government to nation could move forward Kovind urged fellow citizens to Babasaheb’s visions, India pro- rules-based international order. 1992. He also said China seeks to democratic duty to work postpone or cancel the exams, while strengthening its demo- “imbibe his ideals in our lives gressed at a fast pace after inde- The two Navy top com- Similarly, he pointed out exploit the current global pan- together for the betterment of also welcomed the move. cratic heritage,” he said. by learning from his life and pendence that benefitted all manders during the conclave that India has been carrying demic with increased military our people. It’s good to see “I am glad that the exams The event was hosted by ideas and contribute towards fractions of society.” held virtually discussed the bilateral naval exercises with aggression throughout the BJP finally put nation over have been cancelled/post- Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar building a strong and pros- The Centre has announced potential of the Quad and Japan since 2012 and with the Indo-Pacific. He added that ego,” the Congress tweeted. poned. This is a great relief for Open University, Ahmedabad. perous India”. April 14 as a public holiday for agreed that there are many new Australian Navy for the last six China’s intent is to undermine After the lakhs of students and their Paying tributes to Dr Vice President M Venkaiah all Central Government offices spheres of engagement where years. “So if an opportunity international law and norms. announcement, Priyanka parents,” he tweeted. 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French Foreign Minister Jean- and “we have done more than Union AYUSH Ministry said in Paying rich tributes to Yves Le Drian at the French we promised”. The Minister a statement here on Tuesday. Ambedkar on his 130th birth Embassy also said that India said that the frequency of Its previous highest +50 56! anniversary, she said the will not allow anybody to for- abnormal (weather) events has turnover was 97 crore in 2019- Congress has always empha- get their historical responsibil- increased but “let us not forget 20. aldivian foreign minister sised on the establishment of an ity. that this is not a new phe- Adding another feather in MAbdulla Shahid will begin egalitarian society. French minister le Drian nomenon”. IMPCL’’s cap, the Central Drugs a two-day India visit on “Today, when the thinking said the consequences will be “What we are suffering Standard Control Organisation Thursday with a focus on fur- of conservatism and discrimi- disastrous if the world is not today was caused 100 years ago. recommended its 18 Ayurvedic ther deepening of ties between nation is trying to weaken the able to limit global warming to European and American coun- products for WHO- the two countries. society, the Congress party is 2 degrees Celsius, or even 1.5 tries and China, in the last 30 GMP/COPP certification sub- Announcing the visit, the always conscious that every degrees Celsius, compared to years, emitted (greenhouse ject to certain observations in Ministry of External Affairs section of the country should pre-industrial levels. gases) and therefore, the world March 2021. said it is expected to lend fur- progress equally and without That’s why it is absolutely is suffering… India is suffering The WHO provides ther momentum to the close +50 56! a pandemic like COVID-19, a values and richness of India’s discrimination, we all togeth- indispensable that all countries because of the actions of oth- ‘’World Health Organization, bilateral cooperation. balanced diet serves as a spe- traditional diet, to the healing er build a strong nation. This increase their climate com- ers,” he said, adding that his- Good Manufacturing Practices It said Shahid will hold nion Health Minister cial tool to reduce the impact powers of local fruits and veg- is the unshakable path of mitments by the time the torical responsibility is a very / Certificate of Pharmaceutical talks with External Affairs UHarsh Vardhan has of the pandemic. At such a etables, and to the miracles of Babasaheb,” she said in her COP26 takes place in Glasgow, important aspect in climate Product (WHO-GMP/CoPP)’’ Minister S Jaishankar on Friday launched an initiative aimed at time, the need to create aware- a balanced diet, it added. message. as required by the Paris debate. certification to companies after covering bilateral, regional and spreading awareness about ness about the importance of a “Aahaar Kranti” will renew “Congress party is always Agreement, he said. “We cannot just forget it conducting an inspection. international issues of mutual nutrition and locally available balanced diet has become more the focus on nutritionally bal- conscious that every section of “This increase in ambi- (historical responsibility), and This certification is an interest. nutritious food, fruits, and vital than ever before.” anced diets replete in locally the country should progress tion must include setting new we will not allow anybody to endorsement of the quality of “Foreign minister Shahid’s vegetables, a statement said The statement said the sourced fruits and vegetables. equally and without discrimi- nationally determined contri- forget it,” Javadekar said. IMPCL’’s products. It will help visit is expected to lend further on Wednesday. “Aahaar Kranti” movement is While Vijnana Bharati nation, we all together build a butions by 2030 and also long- Everyone is facing com- IMPCL to commence export of momentum to the close bilat- Vijnana Bharati (Vibha), designed to address the pecu- (Vibha) and GIST Forum ini- strong nation. This is the term strategies to achieve car- mon threats, but those who quality medicines. eral cooperation between the ‘Global Indian Scientists and liar problem being faced by tiated the programme, several unshakable path of Babasaheb,” bon neutrality. We must stop have polluted will have to act IMPCL is one of the most two countries,” the MEA said Technocrats’ (GIST) Forum, India and the world -- hunger other agencies have also joined she said. building new coal-based power more, he said adding that they trusted manufacturers of in a statement. Vigyan Prasar, and Pravasi and diseases in abundance. hands and agreed to pool in “In accordance with Baba plants and it is essential that we (developed countries ) com- AYUSH medicines in the coun- It said Shahid will partici- Bharatiya Academic and Studies estimate that India their expertise and resources, Saheb’s ideals, the Congress progressively stop this mode of mitted in Copenhagen, 100 try and is known for the pate in the Raisina Dialogue in Scientific Sampark (PRAB- produces as much as two times the statement said. party has always emphasised electricity production at a glob- billion dollars per year… but authenticity of its formulations. virtual mode. HASS) have come together to the amount of calories it con- Besides various central and the establishment of an egali- al level,” le Drian said. where is the money. There is no “During the COVID-19 Maldives is India’s key mar- launch mission “Aahaar Kranti” sumes. However, many in the state government ministries tarian society in the country Javadekar said, “We will money in sight,” he said. pandemic, it was able to cater itime neighbour in the Indian with the motto of ‘Uttam country are still malnourished. and agencies, the Department and waged a decisive struggle complete our commitments, Under the Copenhagen to the needs of the country in Ocean Region and occupies a Aahaar-Uttam Vichaar’ (Good The root cause of this strange of Science and Technology’s against centuries of discrimi- raise our ambitions but not Accord, developed countries the shortest time, probably the central and special place in the Diet-Good Cognition). phenomenon is the lack of autonomous body Vigyan nation, untouchability and under pressure. And we will committed to a goal of mobil- first company in the country to prime minister’s vision of Launching the initiative nutritional awareness, it said. Prasar and PRABHASS are a inequality. also ask countries to provide ising 100 billion dollar a year by provide Immuno boosting ‘SAGAR’ — ‘Security and on Tuesday, Vardhan said, The movement proposes to part of this collaborative effort. “Today if even the weakest finance and technological sup- 2020 to help developing coun- medicines as AurakshaImmuno Growth for All in the Region’, “Today, when the country is address the problem by work- More organisations will join the person in the margins of soci- port and about their (climate) tries mitigate climate change. Boosting Kit. the MEA said. reeling under the onslaught of ing to rouse the people to the mission as it proceeds, it said. ety can reach the highest position of the country in a democratic manner, then this is our Pongratz. biggest achievement in 73 years % ! !+ A look into the past and is a true tribute to Baba underlines that human behav- Saheb’s dreams and aspira- iour is behind the intensifica- tions,” the Congress chief said. !8 > tion of rainfall, according to the researchers. Starting in the 1950s, !8 , 7,7 +50 56! human-made forcings have begun to overtake slow natur- ,. limate change will make al changes occurring over +50 56! seats notified by the Centre. tions filed by the two students, Csummer monsoon rainfall many millennia, they said. “While the right to pursue the top court directed that the $ in India stronger and more At first, high sun-light ccess to professional edu- higher (professional) educa- admission formalities be com- erratic, according to a study blocking aerosol loadings led Acation is not a tion has not been spelt out as pleted immediately and, in +50 56! that predicts extremely wet to subdued warming and thus “Governmental largesse” and a fundamental right in Part III any event, within a week. years in the future, with poten- a decline in rainfall. state has an affirmative oblig- of the Constitution, it bears The bench noted that both ormer Chief Election tially grave consequences for However, from 1980 ation to facilitate its reach at all emphasis that access to pro- the petitioners were nomi- FCommissioner Dr GVG over a billion people’s well- onwards, greenhouse gas- levels, the Supreme Court has fessional education is not a nated by the Ladakh adminis- Krishnamurty passed away on being, economy, food systems induced warming has become said. governmental largesse. tration for admission to MBBS Wednesday morning due to a and agriculture. the deciding driver for This obligation assumes Instead, the state has an affir- degree course under the ‘cen- prolonged illness. He was 86. The study, published in stronger and more erratic far greater importance for stu- mative obligation to facilitate tral pool’ seats set apart by the He is survived by his wife the journal Earth System “Hereby we were also able cially in the initial growing Monsoon seasons. dents whose background access to education, at all lev- Union Ministry of Health and Padma Murty, son and senior Dynamics, compared more to confirm previous studies period, but too much rainfall “We see more and more imposes formidable obstacles els,” the bench said in its Family Welfare. Supreme Court advocate G.V. than 30 state-of-the-art cli- but find that global warming during other growing states that climate change is about on their path to access quali- judgement delivered on April It noted that one of them Rao, and daughter Dr Radha mate models from all around is increasing monsoon rainfall can harm plants — including unpredictable weather ty education, the apex court 9. has been allocated seat at Lady Bodapati. the world. in India even more than pre- rice on which the majority of extremes and their serious said. “This obligation assumes Hardinge Medical College Mourning the loss of an “We have found robust viously thought. It is domi- India’s population is depend- consequences,” said group A bench of Justices D Y far greater importance for stu- while the other has been illustrious former member of evidence for an exponential nating monsoon dynamics in ing for sustenance,” said study leader and co-author Anders Chandrachud and M R Shah dents whose background (by assigned to Maulana Azad ECI family, Chief Election dependence: For every degree the 21st century,” Katzenberger co-author Julia Pongratz from Levermann from PIK and made these observations in a virtue of such characteristics as Medical College. Commissioner Sushil Chandra Celsius of warming, monsoon said. Ludwig-Maximilian Columbia University in the verdict on separate pleas filed caste, class, gender, religion, “We have been con- recalled that Dr GVG rainfalls will likely increase by The researchers noted that University (LMU) in US. by two students from Ladakh disability and geographical strained to take up the issue Krishnamurty made exemplary about 5 per cent,” said study more rainfall is not necessar- Germany. “Because what is really on who were not admitted to region) imposes formidable under Article 32, since the contribution during his tenure lead author Anja Katzenberger ily a good thing for the farm- “This makes the Indian the line is the socio-econom- MBBS degree course in med- obstacles on their path to fundamental rights of stu- in the Commission as Election from the Potsdam-Institute for ing sector in India and its economy and food system ic well-being of the Indian ical colleges here despite due accessing quality education,” it dents from Ladakh to pursue Commissioner from 1st Climate Impact Research (PIK) neighbouring countries. highly sensitive to volatile subcontinent,” Levermann nomination by the Union said. professional education are October 1993 to 30th in Germany. “Crops need water espe- monsoon patterns,” said said. Territory and in terms of the While allowing the peti- implicated,” it said. September 1996. !"#$# ) * '7 ">-Q R 9 B # 47 ! &",! 9 ! ! &"6&$$ Kolkata on Wednesday noon and another badge of 2 lakh Covaxin espite the emergency situation pre- ! ! &"6&$$ its failures at the Centre he said. sides of the same coin. pparently putting a new coating to would reach the State by Wednesday Dvailing in the State, Keralites cele- Criticising each and every Attacking Banerjee for Aher “outsider” weapon, Bengal night. brated Vishu (the Malayalam New Year eginning his election cam- step taken by the Modi being part of the BJP’s alliance Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Referring to the Cooch Behar Day), a day which marks the annual agri- Bpaign in Bengal for the Government he said “they for many years he said “she was Wednesday said that the “BJP’s out- police firing that killed four people in cultural operations with gaiety though Left-Congress-ISF alliance in promised you unearthing of in the BJP’s closet for many siders” were responsible for the Sitalkuchi constituency of the North in a subdued manner. Bengal Congress leader Rahul black money through demon- years but did the Congress increase in the number of corona cases Bengal district Banerjee on Wednesday Family members woke up early in Gandhi on Wednesday etization but could they do it … ever made any alliance with the in Bengal. said she would get the matter probed the mrning to see the Kani( the first launched a massive broadside they failed in that … and ended BJP or the RSS … did the Intensifying her tirade against the and ensure justice for the kin of the vic- sight) made up of a picture of Lord against Prime Minister up bringing hardship to com- Congress compromise with an “BJP’s outsiders” she said “in Bengal we tims. Krishna resplendent with ornaments, Narendra Modi and Chief mon man.” ideology that murdered its had controlled corona … the cases had Banerjee visited Mathabhanga grains, seeds, new cloth and a bunch of Minister Mamata Banerjee say- Attacking the Modi political Guru (Mahatma been reduced” to negligible numbers Hospital where the injured were being currency, which assures an year filled ing each was complementary to Government for “its insensitiv- Gandhi) … we will prefer to die but “as the election campaign it start- treated three days after the Election with prosperity and happiness. the other insofar as the State’s ity when thousands of people than to go with the BJP-RSS.” ed spreading because the BJP’s out- Commission lifted the 72-hour ban on The eldest member of the family contemporary politics was con- were walking back home hun- Trying to distinguish dif- siders brought it from other States.” political leaders visiting the district. gave away Vishu Kaineettam (a token cerned. dreds and thousands of kms,” ferentiate between Banerjee’s She said “I have been repeatedly “I can assure you that whosoever gift) in the form of a coin and new cloth Attacking Modi for trying the former Congress president fight against the BJP and the talking against bringing people from is guilty will be brought to justice after to members of the family. Nostaligia to defile Bengal’s rich culture by said, “those thousands of peo- Congress’ struggle against it he outside states to Bengal for cam- the elections,” Banerjee said adding her marked the occasion as 85 year old V B inciting hatred and peddling ple from your area know it well said “for Mamata Banerjee it is paigning but they did not listen to me Government would support the vic- Radha, the patriarch of Perumbavoor’s false dreams of “Sonar Bangla” how they returned home during merely a political fight … but and brought them to our State … these tims family with all kind of support. Vembanattu family gave away (golden Bengal) which he the lockdown … instead of for the Congress it is a battle of people would not come to Bengal Four persons Manirul, Samilul, Kaineettam to her children, grand chil- called a “mirage” he said the putting money to your pocket ideology on which it cannot when corona was at its peak … it was Hamidul and Nur Alam were killed in dren and great grand children. mism,” said Parappanangadi Prime Minister and his party to lessen your hardship they compromise.” only we who were fighting to contain the firing. Banerjee also met a distant The cattle herds in agricultural Unnikrishna Panickar, Sanskrit and BJP was dividing Bengalis for were waiving tax burdens on the Reminding the BJP’s slogan the disease … and now when we had relative of BJP supporter Ananda family too were in for a treat in the Vedic scholar about the coming days. votes. large corporate houses of of “Congress Mukt Bharat” controlled it they brought outsiders Burman who was shot dead on the morning itself as they were worshipped True to the prediction, it rained “Like in Assam, Tamil Modiji\s choice saying they (Congress-less India) he said, who brought the disease with them, same day by alleged TMC goons in the with lighted lamps and pictures of Lord heavily in the State on Vishu Day and the Nadu and elsewhere the BJP is would create jobs … but did that “the slogan was coined because infected the local people and fled.” same constituency and assured them Krishna. Farm workers toiling in the chief minister, who was undergoing trying to spread hatred happen … No.” they know that the Congress Alleging that the State justice too. paddy fields assembled in the farm lands treatment for Covid-19 at the Kozhikode amongst the people and divide During his first rally in will never surrender before Government had been continuously “The Government will track every- in the early hours itself to commence Medical College Hospital for the last them” in the name of caste and Bengal in this election season, the ideology of RSS.” asking for vaccines from the Centre she one responsible for the cold-blooded symbolic agricultural operations. three days returned to his palatial home religion… the people of other Gandhi took a dig at Chief He attacked the TMC for said “now they are coming to ask for killing and ensure they are punished It is an age old tradition for the vil- at Pinarayi in Kannur. Speaker P states have learnt with experi- Minister Mamata Banerjee and introducing the culture of cut votes … but when we asked for vac- as per law,” Banerjee said reminding lage astrologers to call on families to pro- Sreeramakrishnan, who was in the ICU ence that the BJP have only said his party would never align money and extortion in Bengal cines they would not give it to us … how the wife of a victim was pregnant vide the annual forecast, popularly since he was questioned by the Customs hatred and divisive politics to with the BJP and the RSS, he said “the people of Bengal we have deposited the required money and that of another had a small child.” known as Vishu Phalam. Village Department in connection with hawala offer in the name of lofty unlike the TMC, which in the gave an opportunity to TMC. for the vaccines but they are still not Four persons were killed as central astrologers are gone long back and transaction, was moved back to the hos- dreams like Sonar Bangla that past had been an alliance part- But, they failed in every coming.” forces opened fire at alleged hooligans people call on them in the morning pital ward after it was found that he too they are peddling now,” Gandhi ner of the saffron party-led respect… This is the only state With the daily cases rising by more who “attempted to snatch their rifles” hours to know what is in store for them had defeated the pandemic. told a rally at Goalkpokhar in NDA. where you have to pay cut than 10 percent --- the latest figure at booth number 5/126 during polls on in the coming year. “Vishu is always the beginning of a North Dinajpur district of Hitting out at Mamata money to get jobs … in Bengal reaching to about 4,800 on Tuesday - April 10. The clash broke out when the “Things will not be as bad as it was new dawn. It is a harbinger of happiness North Bengal. Banerjee he said that the Bengal there is no industry, no road, -- there has been a huge shortage of quick response team of the central in 2021. The Covid-19 pandemic will and peace . That’s why it is being cele- The so-called Sonar Bangla Chief Minister’s remote control no infrastructure … nothing … vaccine in most Bengal hospitals. forces were escorting a group of vot- definitely subside and normalcy would brated in unison by all sections of was a “mirage” which the BJP was in the hands of Narendra now the people of Bengal have According to State health department ers who had been stopped from vot- gradually return to the country. There Kerala society,” said Prof P G Haridas, was selling in every state to hide Modi adding they were the two to go to other states for jobs.” 3 lakh Covishield vaccines reached ing by miscreants to the booth. are signs of negativity giving way to opti- eminent historian. "# 4 # ' 8 !!"#"#% ! ! the incident took place she says, … in front of my house my son were not so cruel.” He would not BJP really coming). /$+ 5/!&!$6 “our fault was that the BJP got a ran away for his life towards the reveal whether the family did When asked about the source %&"'(")! lead of 150 votes from this area Bheri … they followed him … CPI(M) earlier or not. of the family’s earning they say old horror is a small expres- (though the TMC won the seat) there after we do not know what Padma Mondal the wife of a “we do odd work like farming, Csion to depict the prevailing during the 2019 Lok Sabha elec- happened. They later brought two victim and now a BJP leader fishing or sometimes construc- #%*+,!&% &!" tension among the locals in this tions… violence started only bodies but my son has not shows courage saying “we will not tion labourers…” back-of-beyond village bordering after that as their goons came and returned even today … almost let the culprits go unpunished … When reminded that there is *$((% to recovery of the narcotics haul. The infil- Sunderbans. attacked our men just because two years… look at my eyes … the people cannot speak up out no material difference between trators managed to escape”, he added. Outsiders are clearly not wel- they were doing BJP.” can you find any tears… they of fear … but tomorrow they will the earthly condition of the two roops guarding the line of control in Defence Spokesman said, “this is the come at Bhangipara. Such is the Her father Hari (name have dried up … he helplessly definitely.” sides, both being poor Asfaq Sk TNorth Kashmir's Tangdhar sector late second consecutive busting of ‘Pak fear that not a single soul here changed) says “they came like an looks at heavens hurling all his The alleged perpetrator of the a relative of the victim says Tuesday night foiled a major smuggling Sponsored Narco Terror Model’ in the past would volunteer to talk. Amphan (the cyclone is the lat- complaints up there.” crime Shahjehan however would “Dada jani to … agey to erokom bid by recovering a drugs consignment one week in the valley.” After much cajoling Rani est symbol of horror in the locals’ And then he shows his two rubbish the allegations as “false chilo na … ekhon hoi (we know worth 50 crores. According to defence Incidentally, he said, a 10 KG heroin Mondal (name changed) decides collective mind), charged bombs grand children and a young and baseless … they have their it … earlier it was not like that … sources, troops initially foiled an infiltra- consignment was recovered from the to show some courage but on … we along with our women hid dahguter-in-law. “There is no land slipping beneath their feet today it is like that).” tion bid in the forward area and also recov- same general area a week ago in a joint conditions of anonymity. “Babu on the roof or beneath our beds relief. At this old age I have to go and now they are blaming the When asked about their real ered a 10 kg of narco consignment worth operation. However, he said, this time you will go today … but tomor- … there were gunshots all out silently to work and manage TMC.” When told to explain his problems both the sides have 50 crores (approximately). smugglers were spotted carrying the nar- row after the elections if they win around. As the men ran towards some food for these little ones meteoric rise from rags to rich- similar things to say: lack of According to a Srinagar based Defence cotics along the LoC. they will bomb our houses, attack the Bheris (fish ponds) they were and the daughter-in-law. I cannot es he says “we have been doing income, lack of education and Spokesman Lt Col Emron Musavi, “late Narco and terrorist infiltration are our children … kill our old peo- chased… by the evening it was all look at their eyes … they have no business for so many years.” health facilities, lack of job and Tuesday night smugglers were spotted car- known to be carried out through the ple,” she says. over … two bodies were fished hope … no pleasure,” he says Cut to the nearby village corruption. “I went for Asha rying the narcotics along the Line of Tangdhar bowl. The police are carrying out Why would she not talk of out” subsequently. relating the worst part of it all. where the family of Abdul Kayum Karmi … they asked for Rs one Control. Indian Army & BSF troops investigations to identify and arrest the net- the young men? “Beche thakle to The two victims were “And what is worse is the Mollah, have a different tale to lakh” says Ameena Khatoon detected a suspicious movement and chal- work involved in the smuggling and infil- bolbo (how can I refer to the Sukanto Mondal and Pradip CID that is probing the case does tell. “It is the BJP men who adding the job still eludes her as lenged the smugglers probably accompa- tration attempt. young men? Are they alive?) … Mondal. A third Devdas Mondal nothing … often we are told that attacked us and killed the man she could not pay the amount. nied by Pak based terrorists”. The Defence spokesman said, “secu- they have been killed by the men is missing still now. His father the police is pressured by the here … he was chased and shot And what will they do on the He said, “the contact was near the LoC rity forces, police and intelligence agencies of Shahjahan” (a local TMC says “My son was raising a BJP TMC to harass us and even dead because he was a TMC,” say polling day April 17. “God knows fence about 500m from the LoC. A brief continue to carry out synergised actions to tough) she alleges. flag at the shop which irked arrest us … what have we done the victim’s family members ask- babu … will we be allowed to exchange of fire took place in which one counter any effort to carry out infiltration Even as she walks up to the them … they were already … this was not like that in the ing in a hushed tone “Dada BJP vote?” That is another common JCO of Indian Army sustained minor or smuggling of weapons and contraband Jora Mandir area around where wounded by the lead BJP got here CPI(M) Government … they ki sotti aschhey (elder brother is refrain on both sides. injuries. Detailed search in the morning led across the LoC”. # N%L-2-GM,( 0 7 6# C9 1 31%%% ' Panaji: The Goa government We should avoid public meet- key,” said the Goa Chief Minister. will extend the Covid-19 vacci- ings and unnecessary gather- The 'Tika Utsav' programme was Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh on East Godavari district reported nation drive, 'Tika Utsav', by 10- ings,” added Sawant while speak- announced by Prime Minister Wednesday reported 4,157 new the highest number of cases at 617, 12 days, said Chief Minister ing at an event organised by the Narendra Modi as a four-day Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Chief Minister, Saheb, Namramuni Maharaj Saheb, Vraj Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to followed by Srikakulam (522), Pramod Sawant on Wednesday, Directorate of Fire and mass vaccination campaign for Vijay Rupani on Wednesday evening, will RajKumar, Dwarkesh Lalji, Brahmavihari over 9.37 lakh, while active cases Chittoor (517), Visakhapatnam urging people above the age of Emergency Services. inoculation of people above the hold a virtual meeting with various religious Swami, Sant swami of Vadtal Temple, reached 28,383. (417), Kurnool (386), Anantapur 45 years to take advantage of the “Get tested immediately if age of 45 years from April 11 to leaders of the state on the prevailing situa- Tyagvallabh swami, Shernath Bapu, The state, which was logging (297), Nellore (276), Prakasam vaccination outreach pro- you have COVID-19 signs and April 14. tion of Corona infection in the state. Avichaldasji Maharaj, Dilipdasji Maharaj, over 2,000 cases for some days, has (230), Vizianagaram (154), Krishna gramme. symptoms and maintain home Sawant said that while the The CM will hold discussions with Shambhu Prasad Tundiya, Maulana now the tally double to over 4,000 (135), Kadapa (112) and West “'Tika Utsav' will continue isolation. If we need to contain neighbouring state of them and request cooperation from every Lukman Tarapuri and Right Reverend cases. There were also 18 more Godavari (60). East Godavari's tally for 10-12 days so that those who the spread of the infection, then Maharashtra had gone into lock- community in the fight against the virus. Silvance Christian will participate in the deaths, in the past 24 hours, push- has crossed 1.27 lakh, the highest are eligible get themselves vac- people will have to cooperate. down, a similar fate should not Vijay Rupani will have a virtual meeting meet. ing the toll to 7,339. among all the districts, while the cinated. Lockdown is not the The government will not lag “befall” Goa, urging people to with many religious leaders of the state at 4 The CM will have discussions with Meanwhile, 1,606 more persons state's positivity rate rose to 6.03 per solution for Covid-19 but vac- behind when it comes to hospi- maintain social distancing and p.m. in the evening on Wednesday. them regarding the current Covid situation have recovered in the last 24 hours, cent, against cination, maintaining social dis- talisation or providing Covid-19 adhere to Standard Operating Many dignitaries from various religious in the state, and their role in the fight against raising the number of recoveries the national average of 5.32 per tancing, wearing face masks is. care kits. Early treatment is the Procedures (SOPs). IANS communities like Ratnasundarji Maharaj the pandemic. IANS over 9 lakh. cent. IANS </ 0 :! / ( 1N.1G : #R 46# 90# % % GN Patna: After the recent surge in the out work after the lockdown was lift- work.” He is relieved that he has ! (%()$ dropped from 81.44 per cent to 81.21 KOCHI: On the occasion of number of Covid cases in nearly all ed following which he again returned to his native state. per cent. the 130th birth anniversary of parts of the country amid the sec- returned to Bihar. Now once again However, asked how will he get otwithstanding a marginal drop in The number of “active cases” total Dr BR Ambedkar, the chief ond wave of the pandemic, the peo- due to the lockdown people are employment here, he says that he Nthe number of Covid-19 cases, the cases in the state rose from 5,93,042 to architect of Indian ple living outside Bihar are now forced to return to their native could survive for some days but if pandemic situation continued to be grim 6,12,070. The fatality rate in the state Constitution, a vedic scholar of returning to their native State. The places. the situation due to the pandemic in Maharashtra on Wednesday, as the dropped from 1.66 per cent to 1.64 per repute has called for the abo- Indian Railways have also run spe- Subedar Rai, a resident of a vil- persists for a long time, then it state recorded 58,952 fresh cases and 278 cent. lition of the word Dalit once :$$ 2 cial trains to facilitate their return. lage near Ghoswari, used to work as would become difficult. new deaths. With 54 fresh deaths, the Covid-19 and for ever and to bring back The migrant workers who have a security guard in Mumbai. His Ramnandan, who lives in On a day when the Maharashtra toll in Mumbai rose from 12,023 to the name Harijan used to the Harijans. returned to Bihar have now begun whole family was infected with Chanka village of Purnia district, government began to enforce stringent 12066, while the infected cases went up denote the Scheduled Castes Kunjhol, Kerala's living to worry about finding work here. coronavirus and his wife died of the does not want to leave Bihar now. He restrictions, including a ban on the by 9931 to trigger a jump in the infec- and Scheduled Tribes. Mahatma, who has been hon- Some are thinking about doing infection. Following this, he left said he returned home last year and movement of people in public places tions from 5,35,264 to 5,45,195. “Harijan is the most san- oured with Padma Sri by the farming while many people are Mumbai and returned to his native is now doing farming. What is the without a valid reason, prohibitory While Pune accounted for a maxi- guine word which accorded President of India for the self- thinking about engaging in con- village. He said nobody cares in big use in moving out of Bihar. Advising orders under section 144 of CR.PC and mum 1,12,213 “active cases” in the state, respect, sanctity and beauty to less and dedicated work he is tractual labour. cities. “I have returned to my native other people, he says that one night curfew for 15 days, the number of Mumbai stood second with 86,635 the depressed and oppressed doing among the scheduled Hundreds of people from village facing a lot of trouble. Now should search for work in Bihar. He infections dropped from Tuesday’s tally active cases, followed by Thane (84,098), communities. The word was castes and scheduled tribes for Mokama, adjoining Bihar's state come what may, I will not leave said the state government is also of 60,212 to 58,952, while deaths came Nagpur (65,368), Nashik (44,880), introduced by Mahatma the last 70 years, attributed to capital Patna, earned their livelihood Bihar. I will work in the fields,” he working towards giving work to down from 281 to 278 in various parts Aurangabad (14,680), Ahmednagar Gandhi, the father of the a deep rooted conspiracy by working in other states. Many such added. people. of the state. (17,937), Nanded (13,917), Bhandara nation. He even named the anti-national elements in get- people have returned to their native Ram Surat, a labourer who People from Bihar travel in With 58952 fresh cases, the total (12993), Jalgaon (12126), world famous magazine he ting the name Harijan replaced villages. Anand Kumar, a resident of works in a Pune factory, has also search of work to most parts of the infections climbed from 35,19,208 to Latur (13622) Buldhana (4849), launched as Harijan. But cer- with Dalit. Ghoswari village, says that dozens returned to Bihar. He had returned country. Due to the surge in Covid- 35,78,160. Similarly, with 258 new Parbhani (8847), Beed (8517), tain vested interests sabotaged When Mahatma Gandho of people from his village had gone home last year when the situation 19 cases, factories and businesses are deaths, the total Covid-19 toll rose from Nandurbar (7158), Chandrapur (7898) Gandhi’s dream and renamed took up the agitation to get the to other states to earn money and due to the pandemic had worsened. being shut down in many states, due 58,526 to 58,804. and Gondia (6536). the communities as Dalit, a practice of untouchability ame- have now returned home or are When the situation improved, the to which people are returning to their As 39,624 patients were discharged Of the 2,28,02,200 samples sent to term which has no Indianness liorated and eradicate caste preparing to return to their native factory owner called him back to native states. However, the number from the hospitals across the state after laboratories, 35,78,160 have tested pos- in it,” said Acharya M K discrimination, he asked the place fearing a lockdown. work, but now everybody has of infected cases is also rapidly full recovery, the total number of peo- itive (15.86 per cent) for COVID-19 Kunjhol, the chief patron of people to propose a common He said he had also come back returned to their homes. He has a increasing in Bihar. The people who ple discharged from the hospitals since until Wednesday. Kerala State Harijan Samajam, nomenclature for the scheduled to his native place when the lock- family in Bihar. “I will stay in Bihar have returned to their states are the second week of March last year went Currently, 34, 55,206 people are in a 64 year old organisation castes and tribes who were down was imposed last year in view for a few days and when the situa- relieved that at least they have up to 29,05,721. The recovery rate in the home quarantine while 28,494 people working for the upliftment of being treated as untouchables. of the pandemic. He was left with- tion improves, then I will return to returned to their villages. IANS state for the first time in several days are in institutional quarantine. !"#$# *

-&#(/#%""-' 9 8 ' 9 9 - -<)1,- ):0 5 # & D#R ?B:0 # ?B: 1 2 1 +,, * % S P Q ?@A ,./* # 9 , * 0) , = = he Congress candidate from the Srivilliputhur Assembly constituency, - ,./* 63-year-old PSW TMadhava Rao, passed away of , !( COVID-19 complications five ; / days after the Tamil Nadu elec- ,./*(01 ( tion concluded on April 6. If he ( wins the election posthumous- >; >B C # ly, the constituency will head for a by-election. Tamil Nadu is one D % / of the 16 States in India expe- ,./*(01 5 D%/,6 riencing a significant surge in fresh Coronavirus infections. P ( However, the pictures of bulging election rallies/road >;E D: >B :-! $: shows there capture only peo- C ple’s indifference towards the *Q * P virus. The wearing of masks 9 - . S ( seems to be a luxury rather than a compulsory practice. *Q The Election Commission # of India (ECI) has laid down (( strict COVID-19 protocols for ( the elections in five States. It forms a part of the February 26 only four of the eight phases or flouting the social distanc- elected to govern, they them- # , = announcement of the poll have been completed until ing norms should leave selves will have to deal with 0?F schedule. The guidelines remain now. The elections are already immediately? Far from it, the the pandemic upsurge. It is 9 % virtually unchanged since the scarred by violence, and the Prime Minister seems to be shameful that their behav- = Bihar Legislative Assembly elec- media is fully fixated on it. By oblivious of the subject as he iour should be COVID-inap- tion in October-November contrast, the large-scale flout- vigorously launches a broad- propriate in public while seek- E 2020. However, they seem to be ing of the pandemic norms side on Mamata Banerjee’s ing votes. The battle against honoured more in the breach has not engaged the media’s “misrule”. The official candi- the virus cannot be wholly ?A *G $ % than in observance, at least attention sufficiently. dates of his party — who oth- dependent on vaccinations. , with regard to campaigning. Prime Minister Narendra erwise pretend to follow Experience has shown that 9 The instruction is that the Modi repeatedly exhorts peo- Modi religiously — throw even those vaccinated can District Election Officer (DEO, ple to wear masks and main- $!5$ "4!5 their masks (read caution, contract COVID-19. who is mostly the District tain physical distancing norms please) to the wind while The second wave of the ( Magistrate) should identify ded- in public. He is emphatic that 4"%7!#5+57$6 going to file their nomination pandemic has gripped India - S , icated grounds for public gath- nobody should be lax about 565,"+/+ papers or campaigning. even as half the phases in the = 9 ( erings with clearly marked entry the COVID-19 protocols. None of the political par- West Bengal election remain. and exit points, put markers to These are indeed meant for -.@!5,!54 ties seem to behave respon- It devolves upon all political = % ensure social distancing norms the people’s own safety, and sibly against the threat of parties to come together and by the attendees, and the nodal tens of millions of ordinary (+/57/"4 COVID-19. Their delinquen- take recognisable measures so district health officer should Indians like me follow his $(6+$ %$+ cy is punishable under that the poll campaign does ensure that the COVID-related advice in letter and spirit. Sections 51 to 60 of the not aggravate the situation. It 0 guidelines are adhered to by However, does he follow his 05/)5+#$6 Disaster Management Act, might involve curtailing big everyone in the district. The own advice at the mammoth /!"05 !50$= 2005, besides legal action rallies/road shows featuring DEO and the District rallies that he has been under Section 188 of the star campaigners. One is Superintendent of Police should addressing frequently in West 4"7 5>56"'+#$ Indian Penal Code as speci- reminded how ahead of the ensure that the number of atten- Bengal? The crowd strength at ," 5"4,"+ %, fied in Order No 40-3/2020- Fourth General Elections in dees does not exceed the limit his rallies is so oppressive DMI (A) of November 25, 1967, the Chief Ministers of prescribed by the State Disaster that there is hardly any place !7"%#!$66'$7= 2020, by the Ministry of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Management Authority for pub- to stand. There was palpable Home Affairs. However, there showed the way for develop- lic gatherings. However, the fear of a stampede at his rally (55+#/ are hardly any publicised ing a Code of Conduct swelling crowds at the in Kolkata’s Brigade Parade !5565,"+ incidents of punishment on through all-party meetings. rallies/road shows seem to Ground on March 7. this account until now. The ECI officially adopted it throw these protocols out of the As the camera zooms in ,"((//"+"4 With respect to the in 1968. Such all-party meet- window. on different segments in the + $"44,$66= Coronavirus, no political party ings on the COVID-19 situ- While elections in Tamil crowds at the Prime can evade moral responsibil- ation are the need of the hour. Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and Minister’s numerous rallies, it $ "'5 ity. They should have by them- (The writer is an author Assam were over by April 6, is easy to spot that masks are +-.@N selves appointed nodal office- and independent researcher those in the State of West Bengal a rarity. Does Modi demand bearers for ensuring COVID- based in New Delhi. The views will continue till April 29. There, that those not wearing masks appropriate arrangements. If expressed are personal.) ,,- ,.,,/+,.- SOUNDBITE 0 !! / : / '*+ N%O -2-G Sir — This refers to the editorial ‘Double 6 mutant strikes’ (April 14). Your article is right 7 $ on the money when it says that this variant K ,"> -. multiplies quickly. You rightly raised the 1222K 'P# K point about the lack of data and studies — ,( >K7 O ? # that is peer-reviewed — it does not give the 'O L O guarantee that these vaccines would work. $'M7 '%"3(4/"2 # One does need to be an Einstein to know ,( K' / that if things keep spiralling downwards, the ,) day is not far when we surge past the US in *S O becoming the worst-hit country. 7 K 0 ) We are importing vaccines but the # K , ( ( recent halt in the rollout of Johnson & !, /# - ( Johnson’s vaccine in the US is also concern- , ing as blood clots have been reported in ,"> -. ,S " , / patients who took this jab. It is bizarre that $ ,./*(01 a country producing top doctors and sci- 7 # K )*' entists cannot figure out how this virus oper- ,7' 1222 ' " 2304 ates. The health briefings are an elephant 7 ( + ( 2/4%2"(4/"2 K) * 5 dart to the public’s face as all it does is pre- / ) O LM sent a rosy picture. It seems that our pan- L M 6 demic response is absolutely misguided and # P# (# (# Q an absolute disgrace. ,"> + L 9 Sadly, our people could not refrain from O S going to events like the Kumbh Mela. Even # the politicians are busy holding rallies as )/2%//"25"" S - their priority is to win elections rather than to control the virus. All this has led to pan- only someone who did not give due recog- leaders vouch for the constitutional ethos # $ : 5$:6 demic fatigue as people have been follow- 1/'2 nition to the women in his life can crack and cry “India first” at every possible K/ & S ing the rules for long, for something that isn’t such jokes. However, Mamata also has opportunity! Despite the rampant abuse of even their fault. It’s too late in the day to wish crossed her limits several times in past. religion and attempts to create a rift among for this pandemic to have never afflicted L Our political leaders must exercise communities, these leaders surprisingly are humankind. The only thing to do now is to caution while speaking in public. The not prosecuted. Hate speeches have become ! $ : : , : just mask up and stay home! -N common people follow the politicians the order of the day in elections. Sean Colin Young | New Delhi blindly and such statements set a wrong These things work in elections since the ) % precedent in politics. There are politicians people are still not educated or well- O S , like Uttar Pradesh’s former Chief Minister informed enough and fall into the trap of Sir — It doesn’t behove Prime Minister 03 Mulayam Singh Yadav and Samajwadi the political leaders. We will never have good Narendra Modi to speak insultingly of West Party leader Azam Khan who have made and accountable governance unless and until ; *< O ( Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and ()(%'17"1./( insulting remarks against women. The we vote for those who are secular in the real K( / $: , ) S repeatedly call her “Didi o Didi”. Such words politicos should maintain dignity and deco- sense and do not create rift among people. % = ( belittle the dignity of a women and the rum in public life. Else, we cannot continue to blame the politi- %'# ( Election Commission must take note of it. G David Milton | Tamil Nadu cians for our plight as we only vote them to Mamata was right in saying that the way the ; power and give them the opportunity to PM is cracking jokes on her, it sounds like make the laws to govern us. a young man making a pass at a local Sir — The overzealous campaign of the BJP’s Kajal Chatterjee |Kolkata / ,./*( ( woman. This is certainly below standard. “I Suvendu Adhikari, with the choicest of abus- know many things about you, Modi and > es for our Islamic brethren, follows the cul- % > '(02"44$")"2 Shah. But I have the dignity not to stoop so ture of his new political masters. Sadly, such low,” she said. She targeted Modi, saying that $"//"24/'.'(""2C0$@1' K' #> !"#$# 2

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However, the talks were R S # # dubbed as “constructive” and both sides hoped for "0$7 ; ) I P# a fruitful outcome. A joint statement issued by the "44$+= Q - R S two countries after the talks positively appraised !75$+!5 C # the disengagement from the lake area, terming it $75$+ $!$/ ; ) a significant step that would provide a good basis $6/")%6 S 0103 for resolution of other remaining issues along the %'$/7"+# G / Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Western 4"7,5!575 Sector. +,6% +# Though the much-awaited 11th round has $7("%75 ed to last year’s aggression. Hectic under Chinese control since the LAC. But lately, the PLA has been once again ended in a stalemate, there are two >5!,65/ !5 diplomatic activity had preceded the mid-1950s. Daulat Beg Oldie preventing Indian troops from even noticeable differences. Unlike in the past, no joint 6"#/,/"4 11th round of talks for “maintain- (DBO) is also located adjacent to the patrolling till these PPs and the phe- statement has been issued by the two nations. In /%/5+$+,5 ing peace and tranquillity and pro- plains. In 1962, the Chinese occu- nomenon has become more pro- another first, the Chinese side has responded with "4/%,!$ viding conditions for the progress pied much of the Depsang plains nounced after the Doklam stand-off. a statement from the People’s Liberation Army 6$7#54"7,5 of bilateral relations.” The Indian west of the DBO, with India left with Unlike the Chinese incursions in the (PLA) with the Press statement issued by the $+ &55'+# Foreign Minister, in a telephonic a small bulge. The new road built Fingers Area (between Finger four- spokesperson of its Western Theatre Command conversation with his Chinese coun- by us to connect the DBO with the eight), the Chinese did not physi- instead of its Defence Ministry. The statement !5$7("%75 terpart, had insisted on “early res- Shyok area and beyond is under the cally move into the area. issued by the PLA was full of rhetoric and laced 46554%+,"+$6 olution of remaining issues along observation of the Chinese and The Indian patrols can move in * - with diplomatic niceties, indicating that it may have +/%,!5R75(5 the LAC and disengagement at all remains vulnerable to its artillery vehicles only up to an area called , # : been drafted at the Ministry level but was issued ,"6 05$!57 friction points.” fire. The area is strategically impor- “Bottleneck” beyond which their by the PLA. This indicates some sort of unhap- ,"+ "+//$ In a virtual meeting of the tant because China and Pakistan can movement is on foot. A kilometre ; ; G - - * !57,%65$+$/& B % piness or disagreement which may need interven- Working Mechanism of jointly threaten India with a pincer or so beyond the bottleneck is “Y- tion at the highest level. Consultation and Coordination on movement in a strategic collusion Junction” where the route bifurcates, ( D= The PLA’s statement said, “We hope India can India China Border Affairs and cut off the vital area from the with one fork leading to PP10 to 12 G $ E treasure the current positive situation of de-esca- (WMCC), held in the last week of rest of Ladakh. Conversely, India and the other fork leading to PP13. * ; * lation in the China-India border regions, abide by March, it was decided to hold the can threaten Aksai Chin and the When Indian patrols approach Y- ;S related agreements reached by the two countries 11th round of talks between the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Junction, the PLA troops come in * R S B and the two militaries in previous meetings, meet Corps Commanders as early as pos- (CPEC), though a build-up for any vehicles from a nearby post and stop ; B ( China halfway and safeguard peace and stability sible in order “to further ease the sit- large-scale offensive would pose them from going further up to the J ! R 5( in the border regions together”; once again reit- uation on the ground and jointly serious challenges. LOP. In a quid pro quo, the Indian erating the “half-way” offer rejected outrightly by safeguard the hard-won peace and Apart from the varying percep- troops prevent the PLA’s men from 6S ; J ! 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So, the big question is, perception inside our territory. The sustenance of such a large force and ing its considerable troop strength in the “rear why are the Chinese so sensitive tensions in this area are not recent. keeping the armoured fleet func- * D # areas” as before. “De-escalation will take place only about this area and unwilling to con- The Chinese had intruded in the tional in such extreme cold weath- R % S when these elements go back to their garrisons,” cede? The Depsang plains are sand- area in 2013 and again in 2015 dur- er conditions is a Herculean task. : $ D = he had said. The much-needed de-escalation still wiched between the Aksai Chin and ing the visit of Chinese President Xi While India insists on de-escalation # ! ; * eludes both sides. Siachen glacier. Located at the Jinping and then during the 2017 in this area simultaneously with the ! 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he COVID-19 pandem- utmost importance in ensur- the poverty line. these procedures popular, demand. Today, science has face too many hurdles in man- ic has brought to light ing the overall health of a com- It is imperative to monitor without really thinking about reached a stage where these ufacturing and commercial Tthe disparity among the munity. health inequities and help the long-term results. organs could be manufac- production. haves and have-nots in access While we have a plethora provide better access to afford- Currently, these valves are tured using one’s own cells Further, it’s critical to cre- to healthcare in the country. of health schemes in India like able and quality healthcare. highly expensive in India through the 3D printing tech- ate awareness about various However, everyone should the ‘Ayushman Bharat Many people in our country (approximately 22.5 lakh) nology or by using a biologi- health issues in regional lan- have working and living con- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya struggle to avail primary owing to which a majority of cal scaffold — like a shark fin guages that people under- ditions that are conducive to 3 /-& Yojana (PM-JAY)’ to cater to healthcare services. It is impor- the people cannot afford it. — on which it could be grown. stand. Plus, there is a pressing good health. The collaboration the health of our citizens, it’s tant that the Primary Health Even the cost of conventional Shark skin is another potential need to emphasise upon the of various stakeholders in the the execution part of such Centres (PHCs) in every State valve replacement (approxi- tissue substrate to create bio- importance of nutrition and health sector, who must work schemes that we lack in. cater to the healthcare needs of mately 3 lakh) is also out of logical tissue in view of its immunity development in as a team as well as individu- Efforts are required to ensure migrant workers who are from reach for many. The solution inherent tensile strength and maintaining individual health. ally, is essential to achieve a that people are enrolled, data- varied backgrounds. is indigenisation. The durability. The Governments, Vaccination can help in fairer and healthier world in bases are updated regularly Fostering and nurturing Transcatheter Aortic Valve both Central and States, as well keeping vaccine-preventable which all members of society and citizens avail the benefits indigenous technology is initiatives. There has to be Implantation (TAVI) using as financial institutions main- diseases away but there are have access to quality health- of the scheme. extremely important in build- some provision for financial Nitinol stents developed by the ly banks, should support these new viruses and strains that care services irrespective of The Public-Private- ing affordable healthcare infra- support and tax benefits so as National Aeronautical Lab initiatives. are being discovered every their socio-economic status. Partnership (PPP) model can structure in India. There has to encourage these R&D enti- (NAL) and the Council of Unfortunately, due to day. Recently, we have wit- The first step towards help in achieving the goal of to be support from the ties. For instance, if a patient Scientific and Industrial ignorance on the part of reg- nessed how the second wave of achieving universal access to accessible healthcare and real- Government for medical needs a heart valve replace- Research (CSIR) is promising ulatory bodies and other law the COVID-19 virus has taken affordable health services is to The writer is a Padma ising the targets in the field. Research and Development ment, Transcatheter Aortic in this respect. Unfortunately, enforcing agencies, even the the country by storm. Shri awardee and have uniform, unbiased and a cardiothoracic surgeon Private and Government enti- (R&D) activities towards Valve Replacement (TAVR) there has been no support licence for producing or man- Therefore, it is of utmost economical healthcare facili- credited with India’s first ties need to collaborate and advanced health solutions. is an alternative to convention- from any Central Government ufacturing these has been importance that our popula- ties available for all. This will bypass. He is Chairman work in consonance, supple- As far as possible, bureau- al heart surgery but the long- agency. poorly formulated and priori- tion has a fairly strong help in early detection and and CEO of Frontier menting each other’s effort. cratic hurdles must be lasting results of it are still in We all know that several tised. Another important area immune system, along with treatment of various diseases Lifeline Hospital. The They have to come up with removed so that innovators question. organs are received only from is the realm of stem cell affordable healthcare and views expressed are and infections. Preventive personal. specific strategies for various and scientists are able to avail It seems that there is an human donors and there is a research with its tremendous indigenous R&D in medical healthcare measures are of sections, such as those below the benefits of various policy industry-wide push to make wide gap in the supply and regenerative potential, but we science. !"#$# 5 ) - ;B $ Q R

Dubai: Iran’s President on widely suspected of having tion IR-1 centrifuges that were drew the U.S. From in 2018, take an action against our ishing sanctions. regional rival to Iran, similar- itary nuclear program up until Wednesday called his country’s carried it out. damaged in the attack would be prevented Iran from stockpil- nation, we will respond," he France, Germany and the ly issued a statement, saying the end of 2003. An annual US decision to dramatically Iran announced on replaced by advanced IR-6 cen- ing enough high-enriched ura- said, without elaborating. United Kingdom, all parties to enriching at that level “could intelligence report released increase its uranium enrich- Tuesday it would increase ura- trifuges that enrich uranium nium to be able to pursue a In Jerusalem at a Memorial the nuclear deal, issued a joint not be considered a program Tuesday maintained the ment after saboteurs attacked nium enrichment up to 60%, its much faster. nuclear weapon in exchange for Day commemoration, statement Wednesday express- intended for peaceful purpos- American assessment that a nuclear site “an answer to highest level ever, in response "You wanted to make our the lifting of economic sanc- Netanyahu appeared to refer- ing their “grave concern” over es.” “Iran is not currently under- your evilness,” saying Israel to the attack. That could draw hands empty during the talks tions. ence Iran. Iran’s decision to increase “The kingdom calls on taking the key nuclear hoped to derail ongoing talks further retaliation as Israeli but our hands are full," Rouhani added: “60% “We must never remain enrichment. Iran to avoid escalation and not weapons-development activi- aimed at reviving Tehran’s tat- Prime Minister Benjamin Rouhani said. enrichment is an answer to apathetic to the threats of war “This is a serious develop- to subject the security and sta- ties that we judge would be tered nuclear deal with world Netanyahu has vowed never to He was referring to ongo- your evilness. ... We cut off both and extermination of those ment since the production of bility of the region to more ten- necessary to produce a nuclear powers. allow Tehran to obtain a ing talks in Vienna that are of your hands, one with IR-6 who seek to eliminate us,“ he highly enriched uranium con- sion, and to engage seriously in device.” This weekend’s sabotage nuclear weapon. While Iran’s aimed at finding a way for the centrifuges and another one said. stitutes an important step in the the current negotiations,” Saudi Iran previously had said it at the Natanz nuclear facility move keeps enrichment below United States to re-enter with 60%.” Rouhani in his comments production of a nuclear Arabia said. could use uranium enriched up appears to be part of an esca- weapons-grade levels of 90%, it Tehran’s nuclear agreement Rouhani also accused Wednesday insisted Iran is still weapon,” the countries said. Iran insists its nuclear pro- to 60 per cent for nuclear-pow- lating shadow war between is a short step away. with world powers and have Israel of being behind the hoping that the Vienna talks “Iran has no credible civilian gram is peaceful, though the ered ships. However, the the two countries. Israeli Speaking to his Cabinet, an Iran comply again with its lim- Natanz attack. lead to a negotiated settlement need for enrichment at this West and the International Islamic Republic currently has authorities have not com- impassioned President Hassan its. The accord, which former “Apparently this is a crime over its program — and the level.” Atomic Energy Agency says no such ships in its navy. mented on the attack, but are Rouhani said the first-genera- President Donald Trump with- by the Zionists. If the Zionists accompanying lifting of pun- Saudi Arabia, a Tehran had an organized mil- AP 3.6 ,-.,,&3 , &G &R 7 # %/' B 0 & G"//'O) $ O Washington: US President Joe tunities we face around the 7 Yangon: Myanmar’s ruling Global New Light of Myanmar official celebration of Biden plans to present on world," White House Press junta has charged at least 19 newspaper wrote. Thingyan, the country’s tradi- Wednesday the details of his Secretary Jen Psaki said on !"+#&"+# Beijing in March medical doctors for participat- The military government tional New Year, usually a time plans to have all American Tuesday. announced changes to Hong ing in civil disobedience has already issued arrest war- for family reunions and merry- troops out of war-torn According to an official, ong Kong leader Carrie Kong’s electoral system, protests against the military’s rants for 100 people active in making. Afghanistan by September 11 Biden has reached a conclusion HLam has said that the semi expanding the number of seats February 1 coup, a state-run the fields of literature, film, the- In leaflets and social media this year, the 20th anniversary that the United States will autonomous Chinese territory’s in the legislature while reduc- newspaper reported on ater arts, music and journalism posts last week, people were of the 2001 terrorist attack on complete its drawdown and legislative elections will take ing the number of directly- Wednesday. on charges of spreading infor- asked not to hold any Thingyan the twin towers in New York. remove its forces from Afghan place in December, more than elected seats from 35 to 20. Doctors, nurses and med- mation that undermines the celebrations, saying it would be Ahead of a formal before September 11. & a year after they were post- The move is part of a two- ical students have marched stability of the country and the disrespectful to “fallen martyrs” announcement, a senior official "We will begin an orderly ! poned by authorities citing phase effort to rein in political and joined strikes to show rule of law. to enjoy the festival. said Biden has decided to draw drawdown of the remaining $$%+ 0 public health risks from the protest their opposition to the military This isn’t the first time The government’s violent down the remaining US troops forces before May 1 and plan to 1; coronavirus pandemic. and opposition in Hong takeover that ousted Aung San doctors have been targeted. response to anti-coup demon- from Afghanistan and finally have all US troops out of the -G-2 Lam also said on Tuesday Kong, which is part of China Suu Kyi’s democratically elect- Earlier this month in Mandalay, strations has seen 714 people end the US war there after 20 country before the 20th G2G- that laws will be amended so but has had a ed government and put a halt the country’s second-biggest killed by security officials, years. There are currently 2,500 anniversary of 9/11," the offi- G. that inciting voters not to vote more liberal political sys- to the progress Myanmar had city, security forces used stun according to the Assistance US troops in Afghanistan. cial said. He said the with- or to cast blank or invalid tem as a former British colony. made toward greater democ- grenades and fired guns to Association for Political "The president will deliver drawal of troops is not condi- votes will be made illegal, China imposed ratization after five decades of break up a march by medical Prisoners. remarks tomorrow on the way tions-based. & although voters themselves are a national security law on military rule. workers protesting the army’s Last week, at least 82 peo- forward in Afghanistan, includ- "The president has judged 8> @; free to boycott voting or cast Hong Kong last year and is fol- The doctors charged are takeover. The online news site ple were killed in one day in a ing plans and timeline for that a conditions-based 4%(0/'( , votes as they wish. lowing up accused of supporting and par- The Irrawaddy reported that crackdown by security forces withdrawing US troops in close approach, which has been the -. -; G "When a person willfully this year with a revamp of ticipating in the civil disobe- four doctors were arrested. on protesters, according to coordination with our partners, case in the past two decades, is obstructs or prevents any per- the electoral process. dience movement “with the Protests continued reports from independent local allies and the Afghan govern- a recipe for staying in G .1 son from voting at an election, The crackdown aim of deteriorating the state Wednesday across Myanmar media and AAPP. ment, also his commitment to Afghanistan forever," said the * ! % we will consider it corrupt comes in the wake of months administrative machinery,” the even as people boycotted the AP focusing on threats and oppor- senior official. AP conduct," said Lam. of pro-democracy protests in Lam said that the elections 2019 that brought hundreds of 0 will take place on December 19. thousands to the streets and The elections were initially turned violent as the govern- 79! 2 ' slated to be held last September. ment resisted the movement’s Lam was speaking a day demands. ahead of the first reading of In the current 70-member Brussels: EU Commission ing to 2023. ing to buy 1.8 billion doses of BioNTech vaccine, which is dif- said. ? draft amendments to various legislature, voters elect half the chief Ursula von der Leyen In a sign of confidence in the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine ferent from the one used for the European Commission laws in the city’s legislature, to members and the other half are announced plans Wednesday a company that has been a through 2023. Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. currently has a portfolio of 2.3 D & accommodate Beijing’s planned chosen by constituencies rep- for a major contract extension mainstay of Europe’s vaccina- Von der Leyen expressed “We need to focus on the billion doses from a half dozen changes to the city’s electoral resenting various professions for COVID-19 tion drive so far, von der Leyen full confidence in the technol- technologies that have proven companies and is negotiating Washington: US House of system. and interest groups. accines with Pfizer stretch- said the EU will start negotiat- ogy used for the Pfizer- their worth,” von der Leyen more contracts. AP Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to address a joint session of Congress on April 28. N, N +D 1 - This would be President Biden’s maiden address to a $ Joint Session of Congress. O O # "Nearly 100 days ago, when you took the oath of office, you Washington: China-India bor- the US Congress that Beijing work of land and sea routes. Taipei: A former US senator spokesperson Joanne Ou said pledged in a spirit of great hope der tensions "remain high" will continue to promote the "China-India border ten- and two ex-State Department the government welcomed the Moscow: Russian President Putin got his first coron- that ‘Help Is On The Way’. Now, despite some force pullbacks multi-billion-dollar Belt and sions remain high, despite officials arrived in Taiwan on delegation from President Joe Vladimir Putin said on avirus shot on March 23, also because of your historic and this year, the US intelligence Road Initiative (BRI) to expand some force pullbacks this year. Wednesday for talks with the Biden’s administration, whose Wednesday he got his second out of sight of the cameras, and transformative leadership, Help community has told Congress, its economic, political and mil- China’s occupation since May island’s leaders at a time of visit “conveys the US’s firm Covid-19 vaccine shot, three the Kremlin wouldn’t reveal Is Here!" Pelosi wrote in a let- asserting that Beijing seeks to itary presence abroad, while 2020 of contested border areas tense relations with China. friendship and support for weeks after getting the first which of the three vaccines cur- ter to Biden on Tuesday. use coordinated, whole-of-gov- trying to reduce waste and is the most serious escalation in Chris Dodd, a Democratic Taiwan." dose. The Russian leader rently approved for use in "In that spirit, I am writing ernment tools to demonstrate exploitative practices, which decades and led to the first senator from Connecticut from China proposes unifica- announced getting the jab, Russia the president has taken. to invite you to address a Joint its growing strength and com- have led to international criti- lethal border clash between 1981 to 2011, was accompanied tion with Taiwan under the which was kept out of the The Russian leader’s vacci- Session of Congress on April pel regional neighbours to cism. the two countries since 1975,” by two former deputy secre- “one country, two systems" public eye, at a session of the nation comes several months 28, to share your vision for acquiesce to its preferences, The BRI is a multi-billion- the report said. taries of state, James Steinberg model it has enforced in the Russian Geographical after widespread immuniza- addressing the challenges and including its claims over dis- dollar initiative launched by "As of mid-February, after from the Democratic Obama former British colony of Hong Society, in which he took part tion against Covid-19 started in opportunities of this historic puted territory. Chinese President Xi when he multiple rounds of talks, both administration and Richard Kong, virtually eliminating via video link. Russia — a delay that puzzled moment," she said. PTI The Office of the Director came into power in 2013. It sides were pulling back forces Armitage, who served under political opposition and strong- “Right now, before entering many, with some critics argu- of National Intelligence aims to link Southeast Asia, and equipment from some sites Republican President George ly restricting freedom of this hall, I have also gotten the ing that it was contributing to (ODNI) said in its latest annu- Central Asia, the Gulf region, along the disputed border,” it W Bush. speech. A large majority of second jab. I hope everything the already existing public hes- al threat assessment report to Africa and Europe with a net- said. PTI The delegation will meet Taiwanese favor the current will be fine. I don’t even hope itancy about the vaccine. President Tsai Ing-wen on system of de facto indepen- as much as I’m sure of it,” Russian authorities have Thursday and exchange views dence while maintaining close Putin said. given regulatory approval to +? with other government depart- economic ties with China. The president told three domestically developed ments during their three-day The US has only unofficial reporters after the event that he shots — Sputnik V, visit, the Foreign Ministry said. relations with Taiwan but is didn’t experience any adverse EpiVacCorona and CoviVac. The US has repeatedly bound under American law to effects after the second shot. “As All three received authorization expressed concern about ensure the island can defend you see, everything is normal, before completing advanced Chinese military activity near itself from attacks and to treat no side effects,” Putin said, trials experts say are necessary Taiwan including frequent mil- all threats against it as a mat- adding that doctors told him he to ensure their safety and effec- itary flights. ter of “grave concern." developed "a good immune tiveness in line with estab- Wellington: New Zealand Taiwan Foreign Ministry AP response" after the first shot. lished scientific protocol. AP announced Wednesday it is banning the export of live cows and other farm animals by sea due to welfare concerns. 6-- //I Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said the Colombo: Sri Lanka has that any person who acts in The NTJ suicide bomb Forces of Buddhist Power. The ban would take up to two banned 11 hardline Islamist contravention or conspires to attacks on churches and luxu- panel said that the BBS’ actions years to be fully enforced to organisations, including the act would be sentenced to ry hotels here had killed 270 had contributed to the radi- give those who had invested in Islamic State (ISIS) and al- prison terms between 20 and people while injuring 500 oth- calisation of Muslims. the business a chance to tran- Qaeda, for their links to 10 years. ers. The gazette, however, has sition out. extremist activities in the coun- Among the banned organ- A special probe panel excluded the Buddhist group. The country temporarily try, according to an official isations are local Muslim appointed in 2019 by former The panel report was suspended such exports last announcement. groups, including the Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena rejected by all political parties year after a ship carrying 5,800 President Gotabaya Islamic Students Movement. had recommended the banning despite the head of the local cattle that was bound for China Rajapaksa under a special In the immediate after- of Muslim extremist organisa- Catholic church Cardinal sank in stormy weather near gazette notification issued on math of the 2019 Easter Sunday tions who advocate radicalism Malcolm Ranjith urging the Japan, killing more than 40 Tuesday proscribed the radical suicide bomb attacks, Sri Lanka in the Buddhist-majority coun- implementation of its recom- crew members and the animals. groups under the Prevention of had banned the local Jihadi try. mendations which he said Officials had already begun a Terrorism (temporary) group National Thowheeth The report also asked for would give some justice to the review of live exports the pre- Provisions Act. Jamaath (NTJ) and two other the banning of an extremist victims of the bombings. vious year. AP The notification specifies outfits. Buddhist group, BBS or the PTI 7 ' London: Britain’s Queen ed her former royal aide’s wand official events attended by the A royal official said mem- Former MI5 spy chief Elizabeth II has returned to and office insignia. Queen and the royal family. bers of the family would con- Baron Parker has been in place royal duties, four days after her "Earl Peel had an audience According to their official tinue to undertake engage- as the new Lord Chamberlain husband Prince Philip – the of The Queen today, delivered website, the royal family carries ments "appropriate to the cir- since April 1 and will be in Duke of Edinburgh’s death last up his Wand and Insignia of out more than 2,000 official cumstances". overall charge of Saturday’s Friday. Office as Lord Chamberlain engagements throughout the Over the weekend, Prince funeral. The 94-year-old monarch and the Badge of Chancellor of UK and overseas every year. Andrew – the Queen’s son, said Coronavirus lockdown hosted an audience with Earl the Royal Victorian Order and While the UK’s national his father’s death had left a measures mean only 30 people Peel for his retirement as he took leave upon relinquishing mourning after the passing of “huge void” in his mother’s life. are able to attend the Royal formally stepped down as Lord his appointment as Lord Prince Philip on April 9 will Earl Peel would have over- Ceremonial event, which will Chamberlain, in charge of Chamberlain, when Her run until the morning after his seen the funeral arrangements include the Queen’s close fam- organising royal ceremonies. Majesty invested him with the funeral at St George’s Chapel in – referred to as Operation ily. Inside the chapel, the royal During a private in-person Royal Victorian Chain," read Windsor Castle on Saturday, Forth Bridge – before handing family will wear face masks and event held at Windsor Castle the details in the Court the royal family is observing responsibility to his successor keep to social distancing rules. on Tuesday, the Queen accept- Circular, a daily list of the two weeks of mourning. a week before his death. PTI !"#$# 8 , & & ! +A9 7 ' 1 (%()$ the intent to hire. However, if start-ups and information tech- to reach the kind of intent to 6E we resort to lockdowns it will nology are the key sectors, hire enthusiasm that the other he intent to hire in the cur- derail and further delay the who are likely to ramp up sectors are expressing. !% !FE Trent quarter is likely to rise recovery. their talent pool. Further, from a geography +50 56! (IPO) and only one follow on by 7 per cent over the previous “In fact, it will impact the In fact, more than perspective, while metro and 2%> : public offer (FPO). The num- three months if further lock- scope of growth in employment 58 per cent of the corporates in tier I cities (32 per cent) take espite the uncertainty pre- ber of rights issue was also a downs and workplace operat- negatively. If we continue with healthcare the lead in terms of overall Mumbai:With the vaccination Dvailing in FY 2020-21 high of 21.A finance ministry ing rules are not enforced, our efforts and not opt for lock- and pharmaceuticals sec- intent to hire, tier-III cities are drive in full swing in the coun- > owing to Covid-19 pandemic, tweet said that last year around mainly driven by demand in down, the business optimism tors, which is nearly 11 per cent not far behind. try and high optimism on the (%()$ fundraising in FY 2020-21 was 2003 issues of Corporate Bonds healthcare, pharmaceuticals, will remain intact and so the higher than the January-March Delving deep into cities economic recovery, the hiring better than that in FY 2019-20 for an amount of 7,82,427.39 educational services, ecom- hiring. period, are keen on hiring tal- barring for Kochi, Coimbatore, of blue collar workers is resurg- he recruitment activity saw for both Public Issues and crore also happened, surpass- merce and technology start-ups The intent to hire will ent. Nagpur and Kolkata most of ing as 70% of employers polled Ta drop of 2 per cent in Rights Issues, the finance min- ing the amount raised and IT, according to a report. grow from 27 per cent point in Educational services, the towns have expressed a in a survey said they have March 2021 over the previous istry said in a statement on (6,89,686.19 crore) through In fact, out of the 21 sec- January-March to 34 per cent ecommerce and technology growth in keenness to hire. resumed recruitment. Of the 70 month, mainly dragged by a Wednesday. 1,821 issues for the fiscal year tors reviewed, more than 8 sec- in the current quarter,” start-ups and IT have also Meanwhile, with regard to % employers polled in the sec- decline in job postings in sec- During FY 2020-21, 2019-20.Thus, while the num- tors will witness a 9-11 per cent TeamLease Services co-founder indicated similar enthusiasm functional areas similar to the ond edition of OLX People tors including banking/finan- 46,029.71 crore and ber of issues increased by 10 rise in their intent to hire in the and executive vice president with 55 per cent, 51 per cent previous quarter, sales (41 per Survey, nearly 16% said they cial services, insurance, pro- 64,058.61 crore were raised per cent in FY 2020-21, the current quarter, TeamLease Rituparna Chakraborty said. and 50 per cent the companies, cent) and marketing (34 per are hiring 100 per cent of duction and manufacturing, through Public Issues and amount raised increased by Employment Outlook Report The report is based on a respectively, expressing intent cent) continues to be the most capacity, while 54% are hiring according to a report. Rights Issue respectively, as 13.5 per cent as compared to has revealed. survey among 712 small, medi- to hire. sought after functional roles. up to 50% of capacity. About The overall data indicate against 21,382.35 crore and the previous financial year. “Indian economy has been um and large companies across According to the report, However, when it comes to 60% of employers stated that that there was a slight decline 55,669.79 crore raised last With regard to mutual regaining the lost ground and the 21 sectors pan-India from while there is an overall posi- hierarchy the preferences seem they have faced no challenges in job posting activity in year. This is an increase of 115 funds, the finance ministry the same was reflecting in hir- January to June. tivity, power and energy, to have changed substantially as in availability of talent, despite March, according to Monster per cent and 15 per cent respec- said that Indian capital market ing as well. Be it the IMF, The report further revealed BPO/ITeS, media and enter- the intent to hire senior-level the fact that a large number of Employment Index, a job tively in FY 2020-21 as com- has shown its resilience to OECD or Fitch, all have been that healthcare, pharmaceuti- tainment, consulting, market- talent has dropped by 4 per gig workers had preferred to analysis report by pared to last year.In FY21, in all withstand the ripples caused by positive and this was bolstering cals, educational services, ing and advertising, travel and cent point over January-March, return to their native place at Monster.Com, a Quess 56 public issues were launched, exogenous shocks like the pan- the business sentiment and ecommerce and technology hospitality may take more time the report added. the height of the pandemic. Company. including 55 initial public offers demic. , % 4()&(!5!6(( 0&%&("##% 8- &(( # "&6" '""6/'#% '" 2+1%%% )F #!#!"8 & (%()$ biles, NBFCs, cement, real #%6(&#%#!"! 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Markets also said that land value within connectivity options in tier II 96,000 crore in the 2020-21 fis- funds as it helps them reduce massive rise in weightage in com. Global cyclicals’ weigh- shrugged off higher US infla- are “seemingly unfazed” by 500 metre of upcoming metro cities and peripheral parts of cal, as COVID-19 induced market timing risk. FY21 to 11.9 per cent (up 300 tage, too, fell 60 basis points to tion and a decline in Japanese the J&J suspension. corridors is expected to tier I cities. lockdowns led to income The mutual fund SIP con- bps YoY). The sector is now the 9.5 per cent. machinery orders. In early trading, London’s increase by 10-15 per cent, “The real estate market uncertainty. tribution has increased steadi- second in terms of sectoral allo- The consumer sector London and Paris opened FTSE 100 was up less than 0.1% according to a JLL report. has seen a steady growth along Going forward, success of ly over the years. cation by MFs, said a Motilal slipped to fourth place from higher while Shanghai, Hong at 6,896.64. Frankfurt’s DAX Noting that India was the metro corridors, owing to the vaccination drive, better From Rs 43,921 crore col- Oswal Financial Services second place a year ago, with a Kong and Seoul rose. Tokyo declined less than 0.1% to introduced to the metro rail as increase in developments than expected economic sce- lected in 2016-17, Rs 67,190 Report. A year ago, it was in the 240 bps decreased in weightage was off less than 0.5%. 15,222.10 while the CAC 40 in an alternative mode of trans- alongside the routes. nario and higher incomes can crore in 2017-18, Rs 92,693 third position. to 7.4 per cent. On Tuesday, Wall Street’s Paris gained 0.2% to 6,196.15. port three decades, the report Furthermore, on an average, be the factors that will have an crore in 2018-19, the SIP con- In terms of value increase Metals improved its posi- benchmark S&P 500 On Wall Street, the future said: “Since then, the advan- the land value within 500 metre impact on systematic invest- tribution hit the Rs 1 lakh crore on a month-on-month increase tion to 14 from 16 a year ago, index climbed 0.3% to a new for the S&P 500 index was up tages of the metro rail system of metro corridors has ment plan or SIP flows, Gopal mark in 2019-20. in March, three of the top five with the weightage increasing high, propelled by tech and less than 0.1% while that for the have increased many-folds. increased by 15-20 per cent, Kavalireddi, Head of research, Quantum Mutual Fund stocks were from technology - by 80 bps to 2.6 per cent. consumer stocks on optimism Dow Jones Industrial Average Primarily it has been the especially in residential and FYERS, said. Chief Executive Jimmy Patel Infosys (up Rs 7,000 crore), Assets under management the vaccine rollout will allow was unchanged.The Dow, enhanced connectivity to the commercial areas,” said A. While a few of the eco- attributed the decline in SIP TCS (up Rs 3,960 crore), and (AUM) of the mutual fund business activity to return to which includes J&J, fell 0.2% on suburbs of the city, thus Shankar, Head - Strategic nomic indicators like GST col- numbers to coronavirus- HCL Tech (up Rs 1,690 crore). industry witnessed a growth of normal. Johnson & Tuesday. The Nasdaq, with enabling distribution of the Consulting and Valuation lections, auto and housing sales induced lockdown as several Stocks that saw a maxi- 41 per cent in the last financial Johnson fell 1.3% after US reg- more technology stocks, gained city population to a larger Advisory, India, JLL. look positive, IIP and inflation investors chose to stop their mum decline in value MoM year to touch a new high of Rs ulators suspended use of its sin- 1.1%. extent of land resulting to con- He further said that it has data along with intermittent SIPs. were of Reliance Industries, 31.4 lakh crore. The growth gle-dose vaccine to investigate In Asia, the Shanghai gestion reduction in the city.” been observed that apprecia- lockdowns can affect the eco- “With the coronavirus pan- SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, was primarily led by an possibly dangerous blood clots. Composite Index advanced Covering a total of 760.62 tion in land value has been on nomic progress in the ongoing demic resulting in lockdowns Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Coal increase in AUM of equity The US government 0.6% to 3,416.72 and the Hang km across India with another a rise after the metro operation fiscal, he added. in March 2020 and raising India, HDFC, Vedanta, and funds (Rs 4.09 lakh crore), reported consumer prices Seng in Hong Kong added 578.34 km under construc- and increase by 2-5 per cent A total of Rs 96,080 crore income uncertainty, many Info Edge. income funds (Rs 2.39 trillion) increased by a stronger-than- 1.3% to 28,855.83.The Nikkei tion, the past two decades has annually over other locations, was collected through SIP in investors opted to pause their The Fund Folio report also and other ETFs (Rs 1.29 lakh expected 0.6% in March, the 225 in Tokyo shed 0.4% to seen a tremendous growth of compared to the construction just concluded fiscal, lower SIPs. This was evident from the said that the year saw a notable crore), the report said.Equity fastest rate since 2012. Higher 29,620.99 after government the metro rail. and planning phase.The than Rs 1,00,084 crore garnered decrease in SIP inflows post change in the sector and stock AUM, including ELSS and inflation normally fuels fears data showed February machin- Cities including Kochi, deployment of metro corridor in 2019-20, as per the March 2020. From a high allocation of funds. The weigh- index funds, of domestic mutu- interest rates might be raised to ery orders fell by an unexpect- Chennai, Bengaluru, Nagpur directly impacts the real estate Association of Mutual Funds in of Rs 8,641 crore the contribu- tage of domestic cyclicals al funds reached new highs of keep prices stable, but the edly wide margin of 8.5% from and Nashik have seen signifi- sector as it increases the land India (AMFI). tion decreased for 11 consecu- increased by 160 basis points to Rs 10.2 lakh crore (up 67 per Federal Reserve has said the the previous month, adding to cant expansion of new metro value, land use change and den- Inflows into SIPs have aver- tive months, before it could 58 per cent, led by an increase cent YoY) in FY21, led by a rise economy will be allowed to concern about the country’s lines, which was highlighted by sification alongside the metro aged about Rs 8,000 crore for breach the previous highs,” in the weightage of automo- in market indices. “run hot” to ensure a recovery recovery. the Finance Minister in the corridor. the 12 months till March this FYERS’ Kavalireddi said. $ *! >C % + +50 56! Mohan, Vice President and Managing Director, Facebook acebook India Head Ajit India, said that there are a few FMohan said there is a need areas that the regulations can for a “forward-looking and focus on. positive regulatory framework” “One is transparency man- for internet companies, and dates. Make it the company’s to +50 56! that organisations also need to be more transparent about be more transparent about how data is used. Second, harti Airtel on Wednesday how they use customer data. there’s a lot of concern about Bannounced a new corporate The executive noted that algorithms, and how machines structure with focus on four India has seen an “explosive are controlling people’s lives. I verticals - Digital, India, shift” in terms of access to the think we would be very keen to International and internet and this expanded lean in and say how do we pro- Infrastructure. access gas-driven the emer- tect user agency where people The new structure envis- gence of entirely new models, have the opportunity to make ages Airtel Digital Ltd folding a feat that no other country has explicit choices that drive algo- into listed entity, Bharti Airtel. managed to do so much in such rithms,” he said. This will now house all of the a short period of time. Mohan added that a lot of digital assets spanning Wynk “We absolutely do believe the conversation has been Music, Airtel X stream, Airtel that the internet needs new about how large tech compa- Thanks, Mitra Payments plat- rules, not just in India but nies benefit from large sets of form used by a million retail- around the world. We operat- data. ers, Airtel Ads, Airtel IQ, Airtel ed for a very long time with not “I think we have been very Secure, Airtel Cloud and all enough clarity on the traffic forward in saying we are open future digital products and lights. And this is the moment to creating frameworks that still services, the company said in a when we should think espe- protect the interests of privacy statement. The telecom busi- cially in democratic societies, and safety when data moves ness of the company will be think about how we navigate around, but make it easier for housed in a newly-created enti- complex issues where there users to move data between ty, Airtel Ltd, a wholly owned are competing trade-offs. I’m competing platforms. I do subsidiary of Bharti Airtel. hoping that we can emerge believe that we are a partner in Bharti Telemedia, the 100 per with a very forward-looking this. But I agree with the frame- cent arm operating DTH ser- and positive regulatory framework that we need rules and we vices, will sit alongside Airtel work,” he said at the Raisina hope those will be forward- Ltd for now. Dialogue. looking and positive,” he said. !"#$# 3 O ' ('( ) ( * (' + ( ( (' +,' *P L/( '*' 9 '(( 0122 2(2 TAKE YOUR CALL ? # ## # # ; 68/8/ )5<@6@:? # ##

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Some of the most impor- similar to what you would pay in MBA can choose to do so in STEM you a global outlook on life. It what I wanted my character to portray,” she tant decisions to make range from India. The cost of your education specialisations instead of a tradi- Where is it safer? develops your perspective and claimed. choosing the right course, a good also includes your cost of living, of tional module. These kinds of The physical safety concerns decision making skills, thus, help- The segment featuring Nushrratt is titled university and even the right course. It’s important to consider niche specialisations and pro- '; are an inevitable issue faced by ing you build a well-rounded Khilauna, and it stars Abhishek Banerjee and country. Where you choose to pur- that while living abroad may pro- grammes are often unavailable in every institution worldwide. Many career. However, if you plan on child star Inayat Verma in pivotal roles. It is sue your education can drastical- vide a global outlook on things, India. The handpicked faculty students feel a modicum of com- choosing a career that has a directed by Raj Mehta, who shot to fame mak- ly change your future. Most stu- staying with your families might be members, advanced teaching fort in studying in your own greater scope and career options ing the comedy Good Newwz in 2019. His seg- dents who decide between their more cost-effective. So, if you’re methods and higher admission country. However, there are many in the Indian industries, staying in ment in Ajeeb Daastaans, however, comes with country options, compare the pros still confused, it’s better we consid- rates in universities abroad, often others who note the safety proto- India might be what you need to a dark twist. and cons with the same burning er the next factor. make it a better option for stu- cols in universities abroad and do. 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Indian hinges upon the programme of oy Chowdhary. be cheaper than studying in a uni- every student should look at when well-paying, satisfactory job. Since universities have put strict restric- your choice. The only thing to “Meenal’s story is that of an ordinary girl versity abroad. India has some of judging the education quality of an the degrees from Indian universi- tions on campus learning. While keep in mind is that country who is struggling to make ends meet, and pro- the world’s most affordable high- institution. In India, most institu- ties are sometimes more affordable, many universities abroad have also choices are never limited, all that vide for the best for herself and her sister. I could er education options. 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Later in the day, an investiture Engineer, JDA and Anoop Bartaria, ceremony to facilitate the Gallantry Consultant Designer and CMD, Medal recipients and families of Sincere Architects along with their those bravehearts who were award- team. ed Gallantry Medal Posthumously The feasibility report of four was conducted at Shaurya CRPF intersections — B2 Bypass, Laxmi Officers institute, New Delhi. Kishan Mandir Tiraha, OTS Crossing and Singh, the surviving veteran of the Jawahar Circle — were discussed Sardar Post Battle, was also facilitat- and approved. ed in the ceremony. These projects have been Extending his best wishes to the designed to create a confluence of personnel and their families, the DG art, heritage and technology in pur- said that the force owes its numer- suit to remove the traffic lights on ous milestones of success to the mar- these junctions. The feasibility tyrs and veterans who scripted sev- report included the construction of eral sagas of valour while serving the heritage structures on all the four nation with courage and commit- crossings conserving the heritage ment. He said that the force shall 9, 1965. Even when faced with sud- and architectural style of Jaipur. In remain indebted to 2,235 martyrs den onslaught from a numerically all the crossings, the salient features who laid down their lives at the altar superior enemy carrying modern of them are as under: of duty. arms and ammunition, the brave- Valour Day is celebrated each hearts of CRPF fought with excep- B2 BYPASS year to commemorate the exception- tional courage and bravery. Not A grand arch in marble and ally awe-inspiring battle at Sardar only did the CRPF repulse the attack, stone craft will be built on the B2 arches and pillars highlighting the Gandhi Nagar traffic light is also Post in Rann of Kuchh, Gujarat, but it also neutralised 34 Pakistani Bypass, which will be 80 feet high. elements of Jaipur architecture. In proposed to be eliminated by cre- where mere two companies of CRPF soldiers and captured four alive. In An underpass connecting the this entire development of Jawahar ating an underpass and cloverleaf repulsed the attack of a full fledged this battle, seven bravehearts of Jawahar Circle to the Mansarovar Circle, major plantation will also be bridge. Pakistani military brigade on April CRPF made supreme sacrifice. side will be built. The underpass done to enhance the lanes. A statue of freedom fighters will will be six lanes, which will be The parking on the inner road has be built in the garden court of unique and decorated with tradi- been designed strictly according to Laxmi Mandir Tiraha. tional murals of art on both the the traffic engineering norms and Sufficient parking a facilities for sides. For turning traffic, two the entries and exits will be con- the occupants abutting the road is clovers are to be built. trolled for security and safety of the also being planned. A detailed traffic survey and people. Around 6.50 lakh litres of fuel will analysis has already been conduct- Heritage lighting and signages be saved per annum. ed. will be also undertaken in the pro- Smart underpasses and smart ject. OTS CROSSING cloverleaf bridges will be created, Pet friendly stations, WiFi zones, The OTS Chauraha will also be which will be equipped with all IT cafe huts, senior citizen support free of traffic light and will result based systems and IoT platforms. services and more has also been into a smooth movement in all Street illumination and heritage planned. directions. lighting has been made a part of this After an indepth study of move- project. LAXMI MANDIR TIRAHA ment of traffic, a design has been Beautiful marble sculptures and The total amount of cars travel- prepared, which will take care of traditional scenes of Rajputana ling on Laxmi Mandir Tiraha is 2.0 the six lane traffic on JLN road. A will be sculptured in marble and lakh per day. The signal light of the clover on the Jhalana road will be metal on the heritage structures. Laxmi Mandir is being removed by made, which will take care of the First time in Jaipur, you will have closing the median and for the traf- turning traffic. pedestrian crossing, which will be also result in reduction of stress lev- track and outer ring will be treat- fic coming from the Sahakar A unique gallery of heritage pic- totally ramped. It is going to be els in travellers as there will be no ed for pedestrian comfort and Bhawan Road on the Tonk Road tures for pedestrian and cyclist traf- friendly for physically-challenged congestion and of course, will save vehicular travel by will be moving on the road fic connecting all four directions and senior citizens. time. stone cobble floor- between Apex Bank and has been planned. This will save 7 A crossing for cyclists along with ings. Nehru Place. An underpass lakh litres of fuel per annum. The pedestrian crossovers will be made. JAWAHAR CIRCLE A welcome monument will be constructed design has been done by Anoop '!% !+*1 The project will tantamount to The traffic light on the interface abutting the road coming which will cross Bartaria of M/s Sincere Architects multiple benefits — it will save fuel of JLN Road and Jawahar Circle is from airport on the over the Tonk Engineers Private Limited. aharatna entity, Power Grid recently at New Delhi by Indian around 9.5 lakh liters every year, being removed by creating two south end of Jawahar Road and will All the projects will have MCorporation of India Limited Society for Training & Development which will, in turn, result in sub- major entry transitions, cuts in the Circle has been open towards unique heritage lighting and night (POWERGRID) has bagged the third (ISTD). The award was received by stantial reduction in air pollution median towards Jawahar Circle. planned. The Sanganer side, thereby eliminating illumination will be built in this. place for Innovative Training Practices Anil Saberwal, Executive Director and improve its quality; ease of trav- The outer ring of Jawahar Circle is monument will be built in white the traffic light at the junction. The innovative sculptures will (Public Sector category) 2018-19 at the (HRD, RB & CC) at SCOPE Complex, el will result in ease of living; it will going to have a dedicated cycling marble and there will be series of In continuity of the same, the enhance the night life of Jaipur. 29th National Award ceremony held New Delhi. 8$# :?--=G@ epartment of Pension & cadets remembered and paid :&&:!&% !&" #&(( DPensioners’ Welfare is gratitude to the freedom fight- organising various activities to ers through nukkad nataks, "6"!'"#&"/!6:&&%& commemorate 75 years of patriotic songs, speeches and India’s Independence — Bharat skits. This enthusiastic and !& "&!'&(##!'#!#%6'&#% Ka Amrut Mahotsav. patriotic tribute by the cadets of The department has start- NCC filled the environment ed an awareness campaign with patriotic fervour with entitled series of 75 important many locals also joining the rules for family pensioners to event. The social media was know on social media, which flooded with the was started from March, 2021. #NCCremembersJallianwala. In this campaign two tweets per The cadets gathered at week are being disseminated these 75 locations after doing through social media during plog run and spreading the coming year. These tweets are message of cleanliness and a put in the form of Frequently special message to the coun- Asked Questions (FAQs). As on trymen to stop using single April 12, 2021, five tweets have DoPPW has also planned use plastics. The message was been disseminated by DoPPW to arrange an online workshop spread on the social media by on Rules for Family Pensioners on pension awareness rules #NCCagainstPlastic. to create awareness. for senior central govt pension- The National Cadet In another initiative, 75 ers/family pensioners aged 75 Corps, a premier uniformed offices across years and above covering differ- youth organisation of the Ministries/Departments have ent cities in India. It will be country, has contributed sig- been identified by DoPPW for started from May 2021. It will nificantly in nation building extensive training on Bhavishya cover maximum number of since its inception. It has system. All these offices will be cities from all parts of India. transformed the lives of mil- imparted training through VC The workshop will be conduct- lions of youth by shaping followed by question-answer ed region wise. their character and showing utrightly rejecting the media those trying to create an issue session to clear any doubt. Besides, DoPPW will also them the path of unity and Oreports regarding non-avail- where none exists. Training (online pension pro- publish a digital publication of discipline, which is also the ability of bales with procurement Pointing out that season is cessing module) will be across 75 anubhav write-ups, includ- motto of NCC. The corps has agencies as malicious propa- already in full swing with farm- the Central Government ing those already awarded. It made notable and praisewor- ganda, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, ers bringing their crops to Organisations. CAPFs offices will be starting from June 2021. thy contributions in spreading Food Civil Supplies and mandies, Ashu said that as on covering different locations As part of the Azadi Ka awareness among the masses Consumer Affairs Minister, Tuesday, 5,44,334 MTs of wheat across country will also be Amrit Mahotsav, National lost their lives on April 13, 1919 paign to educate people against who have been quite vocal on important issues like water Government of Punjab, under- has already been procured in the covered in this regard as max- Cadet Corps (NCC) also paid at the Jallianwala Bagh. use of ‘single use plastics’. about environment issues. conservation, environment lined that there is no question of mandies by the procurement imum number of cases pertain homage to the martyrs of the National Cadet Corps also NCC has a strong cadet Cadets throughout the country protection, digital awareness shortage of bardana in the agencies out of which 44,728 MT to them. nation’s freedom struggle, who launched the pan India cam- base of 14 lakh in the country, gathered at 75 places. The and swachhta abhiyan. mandies at all. has been procured under DCP Tendering for Bardana pro- for distribution in the state curement is a continuous process under Smart Ration Card which starts much before the Scheme. 8 ?-5 Jammu Tourism celebrated Vaisakhi season as part of planning and Urging all the farmers to fol- goes on as and when the need low all health advisories as a safe- irectorate of Tourism Jammu arises. One cannot be sure of full guard against COVID, the artaking in Prime Minister’s call for Dorganised the Vaisakhi quantity receipt through one Minister said due arrangements PTika Utsav (National Vaccination Festival at Dera Baba Banda tender only, the Minister point- have been made to ensure that Festival) to combat COVID-19, Standing Bahadur, Reasi, in collaboration ed out that the last tender float- farmers bring their produce in a Conference of Public Enterprises with the District Administration, ed on April 12 and was necessi- staggered way as per token (SCOPE) organised a workplace vaccina- Reasi. The festival was celebrat- tated only because permission issued by Mandi Board Punjab tion camp for employees of Public Sector ed with great fervour while fol- from GoI to use used bags was so that COVID-19 protocol can Enterprises. lowing the COVID-19 protocol received very late. be maintained in order to curb Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC; Atul and guidelines. We have already got jute the spread of COVID-19 pan- Sobti, DG, SCOPE; B V N Prasad, Hundreds of devotees paid the village of revered Sikh warrior bales indented through the Jute demic. CMD, CCI, Directors and other senior obeisance at the revered shrine at and leader Baba Banda Bahadur Commissioner and NAFED, Reiterating Chief Minister officials were among those who got vac- Dera Baba Village of Reasi, which Singh ji who was a close confidant Ashu said that PP bales are also Captain Amarinder Singh gov- cinated at the camp. is situated approximately 30 km and follower of Guru Gobind being received from various ernment’s commitment to ensure The vaccination drive was held in from the Katra town. The devo- Singh Ji. On this occasion, one HDPE/PP bag suppliers. This, in smooth procurement experience coordination with Chief District Medical tees from across the UT and also medical camp was also organised addition to the permission to use for farmers, Ashu said that state Officer and District Magistrate (South from neighboring states of Punjab by the District Administration good quality used bags already is fully geared up to ensure our East), New Delhi. Earlier, SCOPE had and Haryana visited the Dera Reasi and RT-PCR tests were con- received by the state from farmers don’t have to face any dif- avidly participated in Government’s Baba Banda Bahadur Shrine. ducted randomly. All necessary Government of India on April ficulty whatsoever during the Public Health Response Campaign for It is worthwhile to mention protocols which are in place were 12, he pointed out hitting out at season like last four years. COVID-Appropriate Behaviour. here that the shrine is situated at followed during the said festival. !"#$# ,&P !"

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Africa helped him gain 13 rat- Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting the defeat. We were facing a performance of its bowling Last edition’s runner-up side DC, on the ing points to reach 865 points. scoring against his old club as great team, the European unit. other hand, had a perfect start to their campaign He now leads the Indian a 1-0 defeat in the second leg champions, but we are going RR bowling unit looked as they defeated three-time champions CSK with captain by eight points, the at the Parc des Princes could back to the semi-finals,” rusty and completely out of consummate ease. ICC said in a statement. not prevent the French giants Neymar told broadcaster sorts in their opener. Opting to field, DC had allowed CSK to pile Babar had started the series from winning a tremendous 0 % I ' ' J 2 RMC Sport. Barring young Chetan up a competitive 188 for 7 but Shikhar Dhawan at 837 rating points but moved quarter-final tie on away goals. Sakariya (3/31), who had a and Prithvi Shaw made a short walk of the tar- up to 858 (ahead of Kohli) after Neymar twice hit the fantastic debut, all other RR get with a 138-run opening partnership, that laid his score of 103 in the first woodwork for PSG in the "(!"&"&6#!!"'#!#%?"&! bowlers went for runs and the foundation for the win. match. first half and Choupo-Moting looked completely clueless On the bowling front, Chris Woakes (2/18) He dropped to 852 by the then put Bayern in front five /5>665 Seville. Thomas Tuchel’s side until Mehdi Taremi’s stunning against opposition bats- and Avesh Khan (2/23) had a good outing in the time of the last weekly rankings minutes before the break. will play Real Madrid or bicycle kick in the last minute men. first game and would look to carry on their form update with a score of 32 in the But the reigning helsea reached the Liverpool for a place in the of stoppage-time. But that Mustafizur but the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Tom second ODI. European champions could CChampions League semi- final after producing a master- sublime strike was out of Rahman, Chris Curran, Amit Mishra and Stoinis had a forget- In Tests, Babar has attained not get the second goal they finals for the first time since class in game management to character with the rest of Morris, Stokes, Shreyas table outing and would be desperate to make a best of fifth position and is needed after losing 3-2 at 2014 despite a 1-0 defeat win 2-1 on aggregate. Chelsea Porto’s display as they Gopal, Rahul Tewatia amends on Thursday. currently ranked sixth while in home in the first leg last against Porto in Tuesday’s smothered Porto with an laboured to overturn the 2-0 — all went for big runs The contest will also witness test of wits of T20Is he is third but has been week. quarter-final second leg in intelligent defensive approach first-leg deficit. and need to pull up two new captains in Pant and Samson. number one in the past.