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October 9, before making pub- party was keen on contesting President Xi Jinping will hold “The key aspect of the lic their decision to boycott the the BDC polls in the larger talks in Tamil Nadu’s coastal engagement will be how both    local body polls. interest of the State. town of Mahabalipuram on the countries make incremen- Addressing a Press confer- Unfortunately, in the absence of October 11-12 to deepen ties, tal progress in addressing their  "  #$ ence at the party headquarters conducive atmosphere in the including in the field of differences and end the cycle of in Jammu, J&K Pradesh State, we were forced to take counter-terrorism, even as the ups and downs in the ties,” he     % Congress Committee chief GA this decision to stay away from second informal summit comes told PTI. Mir, flanked by senior party the poll process”. amid lingering unease in ties He said the -China over Kashmir with India assert- relationship is not only con- ing that it is an internal matter. fined to bilateral ties, but has Hours after India and important regional and global he State unit of the & '(R )*)+ % China announced Xi’s visit to dimensions. TCongress, which had earli- India, the Chinese state media The first informal summit er decided to contest the Block quoted the Chinese President between the two leaders took Development Council (BDC) as telling Pakistan Prime place in the Chinese city of elections in Jammu & Kashmir ),-- $.( % Minister Imran Khan during Wuhan last year months after to strengthen the second tier of their meeting in Beijing that a 73-day standoff between their the Panchayati Raj Institutions, China has been “paying close armies in Doklam that had on Wednesday announced to    /012 attention” to the situation in triggered fears of a war. boycott the polls. Kashmir and the “facts are The perception that India’s With their leadership under clear”. decision in August to withdraw detention since August 5, the tled there in the Centre’s reha- According to the Xinhua 34'3& '56 37784889 Jammu & Kashmir’s special two regional parties from bilitation package. news agency, the Chinese status, triggering tension with Kashmir valley, the National he Union Cabinet on These families were left President also hoped that the China’s ally Pakistan, clouded Conference and the Peoples’ TWednesday approved a out of the package approved by “relevant parties” can solve the preparations for the summit Democratic Party have already resettlement package under the Cabinet on November 30, issue through peaceful dia- gained ground as both sides indicated that they would stay which one-time financial assis- 2016 for displaced families of logue. could only announce the dates away from the poll process in the tance of 5.5 lakh will be Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Reacting sharply to reports for Xi’s India visit on “absence of conducive” political given to each of the 5,300 dis- Kashmir (PoJK) and Chhamb of Xi and Khan discussing Wednesday, barely 50 hours atmosphere in the State. placed families who had under the PM’s Development Kashmir, External Affairs before the Chinese leader lands The Congress decision has migrated from PoK and first Package 2015 for Jammu & Ministry said Beijing is “well in . made the entire poll process a settled outside Jammu & Kashmir. aware” of New Delhi’s position “The forthcoming Summit futile exercise as the BJP Kashmir before relocating As per the estimates, in the and it is not for other countries will provide an opportunity for remains the only party in the themselves to the State. wake of the 1947 Pakistani to comment on its internal matter if there is a query. trade and business ties. India is ty along nearly 3,500 km long the two leaders to continue fray for the BDC polls begin- The Cabinet meeting aggression in Jammu & affairs. The summit in the ancient expected to raise the issue of Sino-India border will be major their discussions on overarch- ning October 24. In Jammu chaired by Prime Minister Kashmir, 31,619 families Government sources also coastal town in southern India ballooning trade deficit in focus areas in the talks. ing issues of bilateral, regional region, Jammu & Kashmir Narendra Modi approved the migrated from PoJK to Jammu said there was no question of is also taking place against the China’s favour, the sources Strategic affairs expert and global importance and to Panthers Party is the only sig- inclusion of the families from & Kashmir. Of these, 26,319 any discussion on the issue as backdrop of China’s growing said. Ashok Kantha said the summit exchange views on deepening nificant player in the poll Jammu & Kashmir which were families settled in Jammu & it is India’s sovereign matter but trade friction with the US. They added that political between Modi and Xi in an India-China closer develop- fray. displaced in 1947 and had Kashmir and 5,300 families added that Modi will update Both leaders are likely to relations, trade and ways to informal setting in the midst of ment partnership,” the MEA Interestingly, the State lead- initially moved out of the State initially moved to other parts the Chinese President on the explore ways of expanding maintain peace and tranquili- evolving geo-political power said in a statement. ership of the Congress party but later on returned and set- of the country. linked with the honey-trap gang members. Police sources said fter the flood fury that he investigation in high-pro- that in the preliminary investi- Awreaked its anger on near- Tfile honeytrap case has now gation, it has come to fore that ly 2 crore people across 14 reached the State Mantralaya. besides giving out government States, the southwest monsoon Four Government depart- contracts, money trails for finally began retreating on ments including Agriculture directs transactions have also Wednesday. The monsoon department have come under been traced. withdrawal will be complete by scanner. Meanwhile, newly appoint- October 20. The season ended The police are also search- ed SIT chief Rajendra Kumar on with a 10 per cent higher rain- ing for the account details of Sunday reached Indore and fall than the long term average. senior officials to find out went through case diaries in the According to India whether they were directly cases registered in connection Meteorological Department west monsoon has withdrawn linked with the gang members. with the honeytrap scam. (IMD), this is the longest from some parts of Punjab, It is also being listed as how The probe into the sensa- delayed withdrawal of mon- Haryana and north Rajasthan many contracts were given out tional honey-trap scandal which soon. “The most delayed with- today, October 9, 2019, as to the selected NGOs. had shook the politics in drawal in the past years was against the normal date of Sources said that during Madhya Pradesh suddenly recorded in 1961 (on October September 1,” the IMD said. raids conducted at the premis- seems losing the steam as after 1), followed by September 30, The excess rain this year es of the accused persons, the assuming office, especially after 2007,” the IMD pointed out. has not only flooded several police have recovered govern- the third Special Investigation The normal date of the with- cities and towns but are also ment seals of four departments Team (SIT) formed into the drawal is September 1. expected to cause extensive and on this, the police have scandal. “The withdrawal started damage to standing kharif zeroed down its investigation Still all the five women from Kapurthala, Ambala, crops in States such as Madhya towards scrutinising the records arrested in the case are in Karnal and Churu on Pradesh, Maharashtra, West of these departments. Indore jail and surprisingly Wednesday. In view of the Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar and These are the departments their families are also yet to persistence of an anti-cyclonic eastern Uttar Pradesh. where contracts were given to move the court with bail pleas circulation in the lower tro- As per data of flood situa- the voluntary organizations. as of now. Meanwhile the com- pospheric level over north- tion reported by the Ministry The SIT formed to look into plainant in the case, IMC City west India, gradual reduction of Home Affairs, over 1,700 the case has started searching Engineer Harbhajan Singh has in moisture in the lower and people have died and crops in for the money trails as well, to been suspended over ‘immoral- mid tropospheric levels and nearly 13 lakh hectare in these find out which officials were ity and corruption.’ reduction in rainfall, the south- 14 States have been destroyed.

and industrial houses. He fur- restriction on vacation without grand welcome of the ther informed that work to permission for the officers and guests. eviewing preparations of determine department wise employees. Tripathi further said that Rthe Magnificent MP industry based policies is going He directed that there route indicators are being put Summit at Indore on on speedily and its results will should be no lack of any kind up at various places for the Wednesday, the chief secretary reflect in the entire state soon. in the arrangements and it convenience of the guests. SR Mohanty said that there is Mohanty was reviewing the should be ensured that the Only competent officers are a vast scope of industrial preparations of the summit in guests should not come across being deployed at the airport investment in the State. Indore on Wednesday. with any problem. and places of accommodation Keeping in view the scope, The Chief Secretary Divisional Commissioner as well as at every place for the summit is being organised reviewed department wise Indore Akash Tripathi has proper welcome and assis- to attract investors in the arrangements in detail about informed that preparations at tance of the guests. Movement State. accommodation, transport, wide scale are being made in of trucks on Ujjain Road to He mentioned that the security etc. being made for the Indore for this prestigious MR-10 will be prohibited dur- Magnificent MP summit will guests, who would be attend- event. ing the event. be focused on real investment. ing the Magnificent MP All the arrangements At the event site, proper Serious discussions pertaining Summit. according to the dignity of the arrangement is being made for to investment will be held and He told the officials to industrialists and industrial vehicles’ parking of the special efforts will also be made to complete all the works with houses will be made within the guests. A public address system ensure implementation of the team spirit and coordination stipulated time. will also be installed at the conclusions of the summit. within time limit for the suc- There is a celebratory parking site. Moreover, ade- Mohanty has informed that cess of the summit. atmosphere for this event in quate arrangement of fire during the summit, impor- Property defacement Act the city. The malls, squares and brigade and emergency med- tant deliberations will take should be in force in the city other prominent spots of the ical will be made at the place with the industrialists during the summit. Impose city are being decorated for the event site.

Q    %   # *  ,-  * ,  from circular to all Inspector General should be disposed in a orders from the District Mat Sonagiri under Piplani ed further investigation. F32-year-old man was the house of victim is not of Police to complete investi- month. Superintendent of Police. police station area and escaped The victim is a doctor. attacked by three miscreants properly disposed due to which gation of crimes against women He has instructed through The SP will be allowed to with electronic goods, jewelry Police said that the CCTV with a blunt object at is spreads over road and in within the time limit and fail- the circulars that in cases of proceed with the investigation worth 1 lakh on Tuesday. footage of the nearby installed Damkheda under Berasia front of the house of the ing would attract departmen- crimes against women there is for a maximum of three further Police said that the victim cameras would be searched in police station area on Tuesday. accused. The victim has not tal inquiries and penalise police no clear time frame for inves- DIG will be allowed to contin- Sachin Jain along with his fam- the further investigation. Based According to the police, the gained consciousness and has officers for unnecessary delays tigation and it should be com- ue the investigation for two ily had gone to meet his rela- on the details in the complaint victim Ramakant Thakur was been operated at LBS hospital. in delays and negligence. ing justice on time to the vic- pleted in three months. months and IG would be tive on October 2 and when he and information provided by attacked by three miscreants The victim is a farmer while He had emphasised on the tim. It cases which are com- authorized to grant permission returned on Tuesday locks the victim, the police have identified as Jugraj Singh, accused are labour. prompt and timely completion DGP has mentioned in pleted within the time limit the for three additional months at were broken and valuables started investigation. Ranjeet and Rahul Kushwaha The victim attacked when of investigation for delivering the circular that there is a accountability of the concerned a time to continue the investi- were found burgled. Meanwhile, valuable worth with a spade in his head. The he was discussing regarding the verdict by the court and meet- statutory provision to com- police officer should be deter- gation for more than a year. A complaint was lodged by Rs 50,000 were burgled from injured victim was rushed to a removal of water the three the victim with the Piplani Panchvati Colony under nearby hospital where he was accused came and attacked police and in his complaint, he Nishatpura police station area reportedly stable. him. stated that he along with his on Tuesday. Police said that the Initially the three abused family had gone to visit his rel- Police said that the victim assailants had a fight earlier him and when he opposed ative and when he returned Neeraj Sahu was targeted by the over some issue and on the day they started to beat him and valuables were found burgled miscreants who escaped with of attack they had a fight over later attacked with spade. from his house. valuables. Gold and silver jew- flowing of water and while he After the preliminary In the burglary miscreants elry were burgled. After the was discussing with others the investigation the police have targeted two LED TV, Pad, preliminary investigation the three accused came and registered a case under sections gold and silver jewelry and Rs police have registered a case attacked the victim in his head 307 and 34 of the IPC and have 25000 cash. The victim has under section 457 and 380 of and escaped the spot. started further investigation. claimed that the total loss in the the IPC and started further Victim was rushed to hos- Search for the absconding burglary is around Rs 1 lakh. investigation. pital. He sustained severe accused has been intensified.

40-year-old woman died Awho sustained injuries after she fell from a bike near bridge under Parwalia police station area on October 7; deceased was on her way on bike with son-in- law and lost balance over pothole in the night. Police claimed that the woman identified as Susheela Vishwakarma died while under- going treatment at Sharda hos- pital in the wee hours on Wednesday. On the receipt of the infor- mation a police team reached the spot and started further investi- gation. In the initial investigation it was found that the accident took place at around 8 pm while deceased returning from Kurawar to home and when the bike reached bridge in Parwalia area she lost balance on a rough patch of road and fell which resulted in severe injuries and rushed to hospital. Later she died during treatment at hospital. After the preliminary inves- in fintech, where we are tigation the body was sent for the redefining personal finance for post mortem and the police e believe that making users because we believe mak- have registered a case under sec- Wmoney is easy, but grow- ing money is hard but manag- tion 174 of the CrPC and have ing and maintaining it should ing and growing it shouldn’t started further investigation. not be, said young entreprenuer be," she said. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old Smriti Tomar. Talking about it, she said, man was committed suicide at City's young girl Smriti "Our innovation is a one stop her house at Ratan Colony under Tomar has brought an unique solution to all the needs in Nishatpura police station area on solution to all finance problems finance, from saving, investing, Wednesday. According to the of people. InvestoAsia is first of borrowing to spending." She police the deceased Rekha its kind startup in India, found- further added saying, "And Meena was found in hanging ed by a young and brilliant not just this, we provide DIY from the ceiling and was rushed entrepreneur from Bhopal- guidance to the users so they to nearby hospital where she was Smriti Tomar. She is graduate can take control of their finan- declared dead. The reason from National Institute of nies to represent India this year cial lives. With our expert tools behind the death remained Technology, Bhopal. in Hong Kong Science and and features, all of this becomes unclear and would be investi- InvestoAsia, registered in Technology Park (HKSTP) for extremely easy, simple and gated in the further investigation. India and Hong Kong is rec- their elevator pitch and gov- convenient." Body was sent for the post ognized as Top 10 Fintech ernment of Hong Kong run Elaborating further, she mortem and a case under section Companies of India by NASS- accelerator programme. said, "And all of this at a very 174 of the CrPC. At the time of COM. https://events.hkstp.org/events/ low cost with the security and the incident deceased’s husband They recently got selected 2019/EPiC/index.html. efficiency of blockchain and had gone for some work. as one of the only two compa- “InvestoAsia is a revolution Artificial Intelligence.”

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jay Pratap Singh, head of the Civil ADepartment of Radharaman Engineering College, was recently felicitated with the award for “Professor with Huge Potential” for a research article. He wrote the research article on the subject of road safety for students at a two-day international conference held in Indore. The conference was organized by Research Foundation of India, World Federation of Science and Technology and was under the joint auspices of APJ Abdul Kalam University. In this programme, Public Relations Officer of Rajiv Gandhi Technological University, Bhopal, Shashiranjan was the only special guest present. During this time, many eminent personalities, who have done special work all over India in many Bhopal: The 'Madhya Pradesh Onion Traders Bhopal: The computerisation of tribal devel- fields like education, social service, (Stock Limit and Restrictions on Hoarding) opment schemes will be reviewed State-wise health, were felicitated. Order 2019 has been issued in order to con- through video-conferencing at the Mantralaya In his research article written on trol prices of onion in the State and to ensure on October 11. The departmental function- by the spectators on the open- portrayed their perspectives the subject of road safety, Dr. Singh continuous supply of onion to the consumers. ing and all schemes of the Tribal Welfare ing day. The young artist of the over the canvas. apprised students of road accidents According to the order, a maximum stock Department are being computerized. Separate he Bhopalites were city has showcased his creative With such work, Antariksh caused by technical defects. He attrib- limit of 500 quintals has been fixed for whole- modules will soon be launched to make each Tenthralled to watch the skills through the imagination has been recognised at nation- uted a lot of road geometric charac- sale onion traders and commission agents. scheme online. The state government has creativity displayed in a solo in form of paintings he has cre- al and international art exhibi- teristics such as inadequate site dis- Similarly, a maximum stock limit of 100 quin- approved Rs 35 crore scheme for this work. painting exhibition by the ated over canvas. tions. tance, access gradients, improper tals has been fixed for retailers. The order will In order to take advantage of the tribal young artist Antariksh Sethia. The young painter has pre- Notably, these paintings design of vertical curves, lack of fric- be effective till November 30, 2019. development schemes run by the Tribal The painting exhibition of sented his works using various give an impression of his broad tion and excess to unfilled pits result- The State Government has made it Welfare Department, online registration of young artist is being displayed mediums including pencil, imagery and how he see things ing in increasing number of road acci- mandatory for all wholesale and retail onion beneficiaries has been made mandatory. So at Swaraj Art Gallery. coloured pencil, shading, oil, in their surroundings. The dents. At the same time, he also rec- sellers to maintain stock registers and to put far 8.25 lakh beneficiaries have registered. The painting exhibition water, oil pastels and acrylic on every stroke by the little painter ommended to conduct road safety up a board of updated stock status. Now, the Beneficiaries can register for free by visiting entitled ‘Ab Tak Bachpan’ is paper or canvas adding more communicates beautifully audit every year for each road. traders will not be able to refuse to sell if onion any internet kiosk. With this, you can get being organised here from essence in his creations. about his perception and con- Chairman of Radharaman Group stock is available with them. Junior Supply information about schemes by logging in the Wednesday at Swaraj Vithika It is to be noted that this cept to art lovers. It is like a of Institutions RR Saxena wished Officers, Weight and Measurement Inspectors, website www.tribal.mp.gov.in or through (Swaraj Art Gallery), Ravindra exhibition is being organised to mesmerising experience for Singh and appreciated for his achieve- Naib Tehsildars, Officers of Assistant Director the mobile app MPTAAS and one can apply Bhawan premises. showcase Antariksh's work he the spectators to watch the col- ment, he has called for further such level and Senior Officers of Horticulture to avail benefits also. Arrangement has been As many as 25 works of has dine till now. From the orful world created by the research work in future so that his Department can seek information regarding made to send information through SMS from Antariksh are on display at abstract art to the beautiful young artist as they walked work can prevent deaths in road onion from the traders in their respective time to time regarding the application status gallery which was appreciated scenic beauty, the children had through the gallery. accident. areas. SR to the beneficiary under the scheme. SR BHOPAL | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019 nation 04

BHEL bags order for TG, ABAP seeks ban Khurja thermal project on programmes

STAFF REPORTER n BHOPAL project. Significantly, BHEL and the construction and instal- like Bigg Boss envisages indigenous manufac- lation activities on-site will be midst stiff international turing and sourcing of both the carried out by the company’s Haridwar: The apex body of together in a specially con- Acompetitive bidding (ICB), Turbine-Generator sets for this Power Sector - Northern Region ascetics- Akhil Bharatiya structed house that is isolated Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited project, thereby providing impe- division, Noida, UP. Akhada Parishad (ABAP) is from the outside world for three (BHEL) has bagged a significant tus to the Govt of India’s ‘Make BHEL is the leading power upset over the screening of Bigg months and they are required to order for the Turbine Generator in India’ initiative. equipment manufacturer with 58 Boss television show which indulge in housework and tasks (TG) and associated packages for BHEL has been a major sets of supercritical boilers and started in 2006 and is now assigned by producers. During the greenfield 2x660 MW Khurja partner in the power develop- 53 sets of supercritical steam tur- being shown in six languages their stay in the house, contes- Super Thermal Power Project in ment programme of Uttar bine generators ordered on it so and is also going online. The tants are continuously monitored Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. Significantly, BHEL far, by various customers in the ascetics have demanded probe by live television cameras. The Pradesh. has contributed around 74% of domestic as well as overseas into its licence to be screened. national secretary of ABAP Valued at around `1,600 the state’s coal-based power gen- markets. The company is India’s Such programmes which are Mahant Hari Giri said, “I wish to Crore, the order has been placed eration capacity, aggregating to largest manufacturer of power against the Indian culture can- ask the agency of the on BHEL by THDC India Ltd., approximately 17,000 MW. The generation equipment with an not be tolerated, stated members Government of India which a Joint Venture of the Govt of key equipment for the project installed base of over 1,85,000 of the religious fraternity. gives licence to screen any show India and the Uttar Pradesh gov- will be manufactured at BHEL’s MW of power plant equipment Though only celebrities were on TV that they should not allow ernment. BHEL’s scope of work Haridwar, Bhopal, , globally. In the supercritical seg- selected to be the housemates in such programmes on air which in the contract includes design, Jhansi, Trichy, Thirumayam and ment, BHEL has successfully the initial seasons of Bigg Boss, may affect the peaceful atmos- engineering, manufacture, sup- Bengaluru plants. The complete manufactured and executed 660 now members of the general phere. The participants making ply, erection, testing and com- system engineering of the pack- MW, 700 MW and 800 MW sets, public and even so called ascetics objectionable statements which missioning of the TG and asso- age will be carried out by the thereby demonstrating its lead- like Shivani Durga and Om provides entertainment to view- ciated packages for the 2x660 company’s Project Engineering ership status and technological Editor-in-chief of Rajasthan Patrika group Gulab Kothari addresses a seminar on ‘Society Culture and Journalism’ organised at Swami have been auditioned ers is actually damaging our MW Khurja supercritical power Management (PEM) division prowess. Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Mass Communication in Bhopal on Wednesday Pioneer photo for the show. The contestants live ethos.” PNS Cong’s dynastic bastion versus BJP’s glamour in Adampur

MANOJ KUMAR n CHANDIGARH Jharkhand and Madhya people).” Continuing her halwa puri, but she should not part of elections in Adampur Pradesh. She landed in a con- onslaught, she said, “Jo Bharat expect votes in Adampur. which is dominated by the Jat n Adampur, Congress has troversy when she referred to a Mata ki jai nahi bol sakta, uske Phogat is new in politics and community. Adampur has been Ifielded Kuldeep Bishnoi who section of people in her public vote ki koi keemat nahi hai. would be needed at least 10 a pocket borough of the Lal is a three-time MLA while in a meeting as Pakistanis, saying (Those who cannot raise slo- years to understand politics Clan and a Congress bastion. attempt to breach the family she was ashamed of such peo- gans for the country, there is no and concerns of the local peo- The politics of Adampur, par- bastion, BJP has added glam- ple. As she was called to address value for their vote).” ple.” He further said, “Adampur ticularly the Vidhan Sabha, is our quotient by fielding TV the gathering, she urged people What is working against constituency is like a family to mostly dominated by the actress and TikTok star Sonali to raise the slogan “Bharat Congress is the fact that its us and we have nurtured it over Bishnoi family. The Adampur Phogat in this constituency. Mata ki jai”. In a video which leader Sampat Singh, a former the years. But the present gov- Assembly electorate has Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) went viral on social media, she minister, from the area has ernment is big failure, they brought in Bhajan Lal and his has fielded Ramesh Godara pointed to people on the right gone rebel and joined BJP. He have discriminated against family members 13 times in a Jakhod, former Sarpanch of side of the stage, asking them said he will work to ensure the Adampur. No new school or row since 1968. Jakhod and former district why they were not chanting the defeat of Bishnoi from college was set up here.” Located on the fringes of pradhan of Haryana Janhit slogan with her. “Tum Pakistan Adampur and also the party Phogat earlier said that the Haryana-Rajasthan border, Congress (HJC) while Rajesh se aaye ho kya? Agar Hindustan candidate from Nalwa. Bishnoi Kuldeep inherited a legacy, but the constituency is also referred Godara is candidate of Indian ke niwasi ho to Bharat Mata ki apparently played a role in failed to live up to expectations to as Mandi Adampur. The National Lok Dal (INLD) from jai bolo. (Have you come from denial of ticket to Sampat Singh of the people of Adampur. “You Adampur segment has 54 vil- the same Constituency. Pakistan? If you are Indians, as Bishnoi’s aide Randhir just can't sit on your family lega- lages, including Adampur gram While 15 candidates are raise the slogan of Bharat Mata Panihar has been fielded from cy, you have to deliver on the panchayat and some villages contesting from this Jat-domi- ki jai),” she said. Nalwa segment by the ground. People here are wise, adjoining Hisar town. The total nated constituency that has She raised the slogan again Congress. Sampat has an old they know where he lived, he electorate in this constituency voter strength of over 1.60 and then commented, “Sharam rivalry with the Bhajan Lal was never seen in his con- is 1, 60,175 which include 73, lakh, the main contest is seen aati hai aise logo pe ki aap jaise family as he had defeated stituency,” she said. Praising the 782 female and 86,393 male. between Phogat and 51-year- bhi Hindustani hote hai jo Bhajan Lal’s wife Jasma Devi BJP governments at the Centre In 2014, Bishnoi had polled old Bishnoi. chhote star ki rajniti karne ke (Kuldeep Bishnoi’s mother) and in the state, she said both 47.1 per cent votes, followed by Phogat is also the National liye apne desh ki jai nahi bolte. from Nalwa Assembly segment dispensations have worked for Kulveer Singh of INLD (32.78 Vice President of BJP's Mahila Thoo hai aise logo pe. (It is a in the 2009 Assembly elec- all-round development and per cent), Satinder Singh of Morcha and is also a member shame that such people are in tions. brought about a change in the Congress (8.47 per cent) and of BJP's National Executive Hindustan who do not sloga- Recently, Bishnoi said, system, “where corruption and Karan Singh of BJP, who fin- Committee. She has also neer for the country due to “BJP's Sonali Phogat is wel- favouritism ruled roost earlier”. ished fourth with just 6.9 per Vehicular traffic moves at a snail’s pace due to the immersion of Goddess Durga idols in Bhopal on Wednesday Pioneer photo worked in tribal areas of petty politics. Spit on such come, we will treat her with Caste politics has always a cent votes. Independent candidates play crucial role in Haryana Shah takes dig at Cong, hails Khattar NISHU MAHAJAN n During the polls, the the first time that the inde- which he did successfully with CHANDIGARH Congress had emerged as the pendent MLAs played a crucial the support of independent single largest party with 40 role in State Government’s for- MLAs. decade back in 2009 State seats in the 90-member State mation. In the year 1982, per- In 1996, the independent AAssembly polls, when the Assembly. And, the seven inde- haps one of the most contro- MLAs had extended support to Congress fell short of a simple pendent MLAs, who played a versial political happenings in the State Government headed majority in Haryana, the inde- pivotal role in formation of Haryana, Congress despite by the then Chief Minister pendent MLAs came to its Congress led State being in a minority managed to Bansi Lal of Haryana Vikas rescue and the then Chief Government, were also induct- form a government with the Party. Bhupinder Singh Hooda man- ed in the Hooda Cabinet as help of 16 independents. The Apart from these three aged to form the State Ministers and Chief then Chief Minister Bhajan occasions, there were several Government for the second Parliamentary Secretaries. Lal was given a month’s time to instances in the past where the consecutive term. In Haryana, this was not prove majority in the assembly, independents have extended support to the Haryana Government, playing a key role in the state politics. In the ensuing Assembly polls, several prominent inde- pendents including Congress and BJP rebels are in the race and are likely to damage the poll prospects of the two national parties on some seats. BJP outgoing MLA Randhir Singh Kapriwas has entered the fray as an inde- pendent after the party denied him a ticket from Rewari assembly segment. In Punhana assembly seat, PNS n Talaq and why they were immigrant in the country The senior BJP leader said independent candidate Rahish KAITHAL/ROHTAK/MEHAM against UAPA (Unlawful because a National Register of the BJP government in Khan, who had recently joined Activities (Prevention) Citizens (NRC) would be cre- Haryana under chief minister the BJP with hopes of securing nion Home Minister and Amendment Act of 2019),” he ated all over the country. “We Manohar Lal Khattar had man- a party ticket was ignored fol- UBJP president Amit Shah added. will have NRC all over the aged to end the law and order lowing which he filed his nom- on Wednesday said Congress The BJP president said, “It country to identify and remove problem as well as corruption, ination as an independent. should ponder over what is because of the support of all the illegal immigrants in the the twin hallmarks of previous Rebel BJP leaders Sanjay “needs to be criticised and people of Haryana that the country. When we come to peo- government. “The govern- Kumar Mehla from Asandh what not”. union government under ple to seek their blessings in ments under former CMs Om assembly seat, Swami Sandeep Addressing election rallies Prime Minister Narendra Modi 2024 general elections, the work Prakash Chautala and Onkar from Pehowa, Balraj in Kaithal, Rohtak and Meham was able to abrogate Article 370 would be completed,” he said. Bhupinder Singh Hooda Kundu from Meham and for the October 21 election for and 35-A in Jammu and worked for some communities. Nayan Pal Rawat from Prithla the 90-member State Assembly, Kashmir. The decision was PM MODI EARNED BJP had promised to end law assembly constituency are con- Shah not only raised the issue pending for a long time but no RESPECT FOR INDIA and order problem under testing as independents in the of abrogation of Article 370, party showed the courage to GLOBALLY Chautala and corruption under assembly polls. and Balakot but local issues take the decision. Rahul Talking about the “Howdy Hooda. Now the government also. Gandhi should explain why Modi” event held in the US under Khattar works for all Shah ridiculed the criticism Congress chose to oppose it. So recently, Shah said Prime communities,” said Shah. of the Congress over ''Shashtra many soldiers from Haryana Minister Narendra Modi had He said the “brave land of SSP admits lapse, Pujan'' or worship of weapons have laid down their lives to earned respect for India glob- Haryana” contributes the most claims robbers will of the first Rafale fighter jet by protect Jammu and Kashmir.” ally. “The whole world praised number of soldiers to India’s Defence Minister Rajnath In the course of his speech, India after the Howdy Modi Army. Praising Khattar’s gov- be nabbed soon Singh in France a day earlier. “Is Shah said that the Congress event. This respect, the plaudits ernment, the BJP president DEHRADUN: After the report- Shashtra Pujan not performed leadership only decides to are not for Modiji, not for BJP, said Haryana had seen signif- ed lapse by the district police on Vijayadashami? They oppose BJP on every issue. but for India. Congress leaders icant change in the past five which did not start the checking should ponder over what needs “Whatever BJP says, Congress claim PM Modi goes on fre- years. swiftly in suburban areas of to be criticised and what not.” will say the exact opposite. quent foreign trips. But I did “Earlier, governments in Dehradun following the armed The Home Minister said Congress leadership should at some research and found out Haryana would be of one par- robbery at Dev Jewellers, the that people of Haryana should least think why are they that in five years, Manmohan ticular caste. Khattar’s govern- Senior Superintendent of Police question leaders of the opposed to issues that of Singh made more trips abroad ment has no caste, it’s the gov- (SSP) Arun Mohan Joshi has Congress party why the party national importance. Congress than Modiji,” Shah said. On the ernment of every Haryana res- ordered Deputy Superintendent chose to oppose the dilution of must rise above party politics economy, Shah said under PM ident,” Shah said. The Home of Police (DSP) Pallavi Tyagi to the articles as well as the deci- on national issues,” Shah added. Modi’s leadership, India was Minister said, “Our jawans find out the reason behind the sion to make the practice of now among the rapidly grow- carried out a surgical strike in lapse. The district control room instant triple talaq illegal. NO ILLEGAL IMMI- ing economies of the world, Balakot, killed Pakistani ter- reportedly did not notify the When the Congress “comes GRANTS BY 2024 and would soon be `5-trillion rorists and came back without police stations in suburban areas to Kaithal, you should ask Shah also promised that by economy. a single jawan of ours being on time, which gave time to the them why they were against 2024 when the next general harmed. They took revenge for accused robbers for crossing the removal of Article of 370? elections take place in the coun- SHAH PRAISES KHAT- those jawans who had sacri- border of the district. PNS Why they boycotted Triple try, there would be no illegal TAR ficed their lives.”

3 8 3> 9> (  ; 4 R  &'     minister also slammed those who left the party after ./ **- s the Congress remains ost-arrest of former Finance enior Congress leaders on Congress suffered a crushing Abeset with sharp differ- PMinister P Chidambaram SWednesday raked up the defeat at the hands of the BJP. ences even on a non-issue like by CBI in connection with the issue of party presidentship “Many people left the party 0 ,-- the “shastra pujan” of Rafale by INX Media scam, his son Karti yet again with former Union after Congress’ performance. Union Home Minister Rajnath appeared before the Minister Salman Khurshid say- Rahul left after our 2019 per- Singh, BJP president Amit Enforcement Directorate (ED) ing the party would have been formance, we wanted him to eferring to Khurshid’s Shah on Wednesday used it in on Wednesday and was grilled in a better position had Rahul continue but it was his decision Rcomments, the BJP poll-bound Haryana to lash out by the agency in a related Gandhi continued as its chief and we had to respect it. If he attacked the opposition party at the Opposition party accus- money laundering probe. The and not quit after the 2019 Lok would have stayed on it would for its lack of leadership and ing it of being “against Indian move comes amid fresh leads Sabha election results. And have been better for the party,” said its own members do not traditions”. gathered by the ED in the while leader of the Congress in Khurshid said. know where their leader While senior Congress case. abroad. Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan On losing to BJP in the Lok (Rahul Gandhi) has gone. leader Mallikarjun Kharge Karti, the Congress MP Last year, the ED had Chowdhury said the party Sabha elections, he said that Asserting that the BJP faces termed the Rafale shashtra representing Sivaganga in attached assets worth Rs 54 would love to have the Gandhi there are many upcoming elec- no challenge in the upcoming pujan in France as a “” Amit Shah took on the grand Another Congress leader Tamil Nadu, was summoned crore of Karti that were locat- scion back as chief of the party, tions and the party now has to Assembly elections in by the Modi Government, he old party over its criticism of Rashid Alvi too termed as for a fresh round of question- ed in India, the UK and Spain another senior leader forget the past and be fully pre- Maharashtra and Haryana was promptly dubbed an “athe- the “shastra pooja” and said, “drama” the performance of ing in the case, officials said. in connection with the INX Jyotiraditya Scindia maintained pared for future elections. scheduled for October 21, BJP ist” by his own party leader “Congress people felt bad about shastra puja. “I want to say that Karti appeared at an Media case. the Congress needed intro- Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury national spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam, who just a this too. The Congress has to this is a government of dra- agency office here and when Agency sources had earli- spection. said that politicians like Rahul Narendra Taneja said, “You couple of days ago voiced his oppose whatever BJP does.” matics. You are going to France quizzed by reporters, he er alleged that P Chidambaram Highlighting that the who step down taking moral need to exist on the ground disgruntlement with the party “Should the shastra pujan and performing puja. Wasn’t quipped that he had come to and Karti were the “beneficial party’s future hangs in the bal- responsibility are rare in present to pose any kind of challenge publicly and singled out Kharge tradition be observed or not? the Rafale jet coming to India? say hello to the investigators on owners” of several shell firms ance, Khurshid, however, said day politics. Several Congress but the Congress is just not for it. Should we keep this tradition You are going to a foreign the occasion of Dussehra. that were incorporated in India only Sonia Gandhi, the current leaders both at the state and at there. The morale of their Reacting further, the BJP alive or not? Rajnath Singh ji country and doing all this Karti was earlier ques- and abroad in connection with interim Congress president, the central level had criticised cadre is very low. Their own said the Congress is used to performed shastra pooja in drama. The question is does the tioned multiple times by the a Foreign Investment can transform the party as it Rahul for “walking away” from leader, Salman Khurshid, is worshipping Ottavio France but the Congress peo- Narendra Modi Government ED in connection with the Promotion Board (FIPB) had won the elections in 2004 the party president’s post fol- saying that Rahul Gandhi is Quattrocchi, the alleged mid- ple felt very bad about this too,” and the BJP consider Atal case and his statement was approval given to the INX under her watch. He went on lowing the party’s defeat in the not there. They have no dleman in the Bofors deal. Shah said at the rally in Kaithal (Bihari Vajpayee) ji its leader or recorded under the Prevention Media group during to say that Rahul’s exit from the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. leader and even the party This came after Kharge’s usage in Haryana. not. If it considers him their of Money Laundering Act Chidambaram’s tenure as the party created an uneasy vacu- “Yes I have heard about the doesn’t know where Rahul of “tamasha” (drama), pointing Kharge even took a dig at leader, then he was the Prime (PMLA). Union finance minister. um and urged Sonia to con- statements by certain leaders. I Gandhi is.” out that the Congress made no the Defence Minister’s sortie in Minister for six years, but did The Central Bureau of The alleged kickbacks tinue as the party chief. would just say, yes it would such display when the Bofors the fighter jet, saying, he do any such drama going to Investigation (CBI) arrested received by the father-son duo “My personal view is that have been good if Rahul stayed of us should take lessons from guns were purchased. “There is “These people go, show off, France,” Alvi asked. his father and senior Congress were used to meet their “per- Sonia Gandhi should continue back as party president. But at him,” Chowdhury, a five-time no need to do such “tamasha’’. sit inside (the aircraft)”. He hit out at the govern- leader P Chidambaram in the sonal expenses”. They put the as AICC President, we have the same time, we must also Lok Sabha MP from West When we bought weapons like Congress leader Udit Raj, ment for “ignoring” the real case last month. The senior money in over two dozen for- pleaded with her and we hope appreciate the example of Bengal, told a news agency. the Bofors gun previously pur- a former minister of the BJP, problems of the country such Chidambaram is currently eign accounts and acquired our pleas are heard. We hope moral accountability, he has set Scindia refused to com- chased, no one went and also took a dig at Defence as rising unemployment. “You undergoing judicial custody at multiple immovable assets in she remains our permanent for everybody. Politicians like ment on Khurshid’s remarks brought them while showing Minister’s action, questioning are not talking about the Tihar Jail. countries such as Malaysia, president. She has kept inspir- Rahul, who step down taking but did not mince words in say- off,” Kharge said. what the world would think of economy of the country, it is On Wednesday, Karti was the and Spain ing us,” Khurshid said. the moral responsibility, are a ing the party undoubtedly Addressing an election India after such a “supersti- coming down day by day,” he questioned on some fresh leads among others, the ED has The former external affairs rare breed in Indian politics. All needs to do introspection. rally in poll bound Haryana, tious” show. said. obtained by the agency from alleged. : (39> 9C88 P # ** - 2 ; @> 346 - ,** % 23 New Delhi: India on Wednesday been “observing” the situation in the internal affairs of India,” reacted sharply to reports of Kashmir, and hoped that the Ministry of External Affairs and Broadcasting Minister Chinese President Xi Jinping and “relevant parties” can solve the Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar New Delhi: The Supreme ferred to another State i.E. Prakash Javadekar told media Pakistan Prime Minister Imran issue through peaceful dialogue. asserted. Court has agreed to examine State of Telangana,” a bench of n a bid to help farmers buy after the meeting. Khan discussing Kashmir, saying “We have seen the report Xi, who is scheduled to hold whether High Courts have justices Indu Malhotra and R Ifarm inputs ahead of rabi This will enable immediate Beijing is “well aware” of New regarding meeting of Xi with 2nd informal summit with PM powers to transfer to another Subhash Reddy said. sowing season by availing the release of benefit to a large Delhi’s position and it is not for Khan which also refers to their Modi on Friday, assured Khan State the enquiry into allega- The top court also stayed 6,000 benefit under the number of farmers who are not other countries to comment on discussions on Kashmir. India’s during a meeting here that the tions of sexual harassment the high court’s August 28 Pradhan Mantri Kisan able to avail the same due to the its internal affairs. position has been consistent friendship between China and pending with internal com- order transferring the enquiry Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) mandatory requirement, he said. The strong reaction came and clear that J & K is an inte- Pakistan is “unbreakable and plaints committee (ICC) as by the ICC and FIR lodged scheme, the Modi Government The Minister further said after the Chinese state media gral part of India. China is well rock-solid” despite changes in the also the criminal case lodged against the IPS officer to on Wednesday extended the that the PM-Kisan is an unique quoted Xi as telling Khan dur- aware of our position. It is not for international and regional situ- with the police in the incident. Telengana. Aadhaar seeding date till scheme as about 14 crore farm- ing the meeting that China has other countries to comment on ation. PTI U The apex court has sought The bench has posted the November 30 ers will get 87,000 crore. responses of the Tamil Nadu matter for further hearing next The decision was taken at Already, 7 crore farmers have Government, other depart- week. the Cabinet Committee on received the benefit. More than ments and individuals associ- The 44-year-old lady offi- Economic Affairs (CCEA), 27,000 crore has already been ated with the matter. cer, who was posted as headed by Prime Minister released under the scheme U It was hearing an appeal by Superintendent of Police in Narendra Modi. through the first instalment to an IPS officer challenging the Tamil Nadu, had filed sexual Under the PM-Kisan 6.76 crore, second instalment to Madras High Court’s order harassment complaint in scheme, the government is 5.14 crore beneficiaries and third 2P transferring the enquiry by an August last year against a senior providing annually 6,000 in instalment to 1.74 crore benefi- 6 LM ICC under provisions of the IPS officer posted in Chennai. three equal installments to 14 ciaries, the statement added. Sexual Harassment of Woman An ICC was constituted to crore farmers. The amount is “The only two States which XY at Work Place (Prevention, enquire into the complaint. directly transferred into the have not joined the scheme are Prohibition and Redressal) Act, Later, the lady officer also bank accounts of the benefi- Delhi and West Bengal,” he 2013 as well as an FIR lodged lodged an FIR against him. ciaries through direct benefit added. Javadekar said the exten- against him by a senior lady A division bench of the transfer (DBT) mode. sion of the date will help farm- police officer to Telangana for high court dealt with the peti- Aadhaar seeding was man- ers buy crop inputs for the forth- LM “fair, independent and unbi- tion filed by the IPS officer and dated to avail the installment coming rabi sowing season. U ased” probe. transferred the ICC enquiry as after August 1, 2019. However, Since the farmers are still gear- L “Notice is issued to the well as the FIR to Telengana. it was exempted to farmers of ing up for the rabi (winter) sea- respondents (lady police officer The lady officer had filed Assam, Meghalaya and Jammu son, they are in dire need of M and others) on the point of an affidavit in which she had & Kashmir till March 2020. money to take care of various XY jurisdiction of the high court to agreed to transfer of the ICC “The mandatory require- farming activities like procure- transfer the proceedings for enquiry proceedings and the ment of Aadhaar seeding was ment of seeds, preparation of soil U enquiry into the complaint of FIR to Kerala or any other taking time and therefore we and other activities like irrigation, <:==>:: sexual harassment, as well as neighbouring State or New have relaxed the norm till maintenance and mobilisation of ?@A 6 investigation in FIR to be trans- Delhi. PTI November 30,” Information machinery and tools. := 6 XY FL LM 20,000-25000 tonnes apple have been procured after the ithin a fortnight the abrogation of Article 370 from WCentre has yet again the valley. 1 revised upward the rate of Nafed has fixed apple apple procurement from 54 to prices to encourage more farm- U 60 per kg almost meeting the ers to join the MIS scheme of Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, stressed that while prompt clin- demand of apple growers/farm- the state government so that Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, ical treatment is necessary to P ers under the Market apple growers could not be suf- ven as mental health disor- Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, tackle the condition, whenever Intervention Scheme (MIS). fered due to lock down after the Eders are on the rise in the Assam, Maharashtra, Odisha, required there are non-clinical 6 As per the revised rate, 60, 44 abrogation of Article 370 from country, at least 10 States Punjab, Telangana, measures such as yoga, com- and 24 per kg have been apple growers in the Valley. The The procurement has begun in the State. including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Mizoram, munity support and participa- fixed for grade A, B and C vari- rate has been revised from the backdrop of terrorists burn- According to the Haryana and Uttarakhand are Gujarat, Kerala and Nagaland. tion in positive activities to ety of apple with wood packing. 54, 38 and 15.75 per kg to ing some apple orchards to Horticulture department of yet to set up mandatory State According to the prevent the mental health The farmers/growers had 60, 44 and 24 per kg for threaten apple farmers. Jammu & Kashmir, as many as Mental Health Authority Government reply to an RTI disorders. demanded 61 per kg for grade A, B and C varieties of Nafed chairman Bijender 3000-3200 farmers have regis- (SMHA)to address the medical query filed by Supreme Court According to a survey of Grade A apple. apple with wood grass packing Singh told The Pioneer that he tered themselves with Nafed and rehabilitation needs of the advocate and mental health 10,233 individuals conducted The State Government’s respectively. met with J & K Governor and State Government’s sector. Ten per cent of India’s activist, Gaurav Kumar across seven States by Delhi- request for a price of 70 per Similarly, 59, 43 and 23 Satya Pal Malik and discussed Horticulture Department. population suffers from men- Bansal, only 19 States have set based CIMBS in collaboration U kg was rejected. The rate has per kg have been fixed for bout the ongoing process of Jammu & Kashmir produced tal illnesses, and 90 per cent of up State Mental Health with the World Federation for been revised according to the grade A, B, and C for apple procurement and marketing 24.30 lakh metric tonnes of them remain untreated. Authority (SMHA) so far Mental Health (WFMH), fruit grade and type of pack- with cardboard tray packing of the apple produce from the fruit last year, out of which What’s worst, none of the while only Triupra has con- athough 43 per cent were aware aging material under Market respectively. While 58 per kg Valley by the Nafed and its 21.61 lakh metric tonnes were States except Tripura has been stituted the Mental Health of a person with mental illness  Intervention Scheme (MIS). have been fixed for grade A, benefit to the apple growers from Kashmir division. The able to establish mental health Review Board. within their family or friends, U This wad decided at a high 42 per Kg for grade B and 22 who will be getting many times apple harvest was estimated at review board as envisaged in The RTI reply shows that nearly 20 per centreported no level meeting between Jammu for grade C with cardboard more remuneration for various 18.82 lakh metric tonnes. the Mental Health Act 2017. the Central Government has mental health facility or clinic & Kashmir Governor Satya grass packing. grades of apple. Singh briefed About seven lakh families are The Act that guarantees rights no information on formulation even within a 50 km radius of Pal Malik and the and the According to the order, Malik of the initiatives of directly or indirectly engaged in of people affected by mental ill- of State Mental Health Rules as their residence. 6 National Agricultural 40, 25 and 19 per kg have NAFED for promotion of co- the fruit trade. Apples are cul- ness also entrusts respective well as health regulations. Overall, only 49 per cent Cooperative Marketing been fixed for grade A, B and C operative marketing of agri- tivated on 3.87 lakh hectares in state governments to ensure Concerned at the poor had a mental health facility Federation of India ( Nafed) for Maharaji apple variety cultural produce, better price Kashmir. It fetches 8,000 crore facilities for rehabilitating them. implementation, Union Social within a 20 km radius. chairman Bijender Singh at whereas, for American apple realisation for small and mar- annually and supports seven It also mandates the States Welfare Minister Similarly, while 48 per cent had the Raj Bhawan on Tuesday variety 47 per kg have been ginal farmers and diversifica- lakh families. to have a functional authority Thaawarchand Gehlot has a person with a known evening. An order to this fixed for Grade A, 31 per Kg tion of activities to make avail- The Modi Government within nine months of the law written to all the States to addiction in their family or  effect has been issued. Earlier, for grade B and 17 for grade C. able essential items of daily had earlier announced that it is coming into force, but most of work for raising awareness for friends, 59 per cent had no XY the rates were revised on J & K contributes nearly need to the consumers at looking to procure about 12 the States have missed the promotion of mental health of de-addiction service near their September 28. 70-80 per cent of the overall affordable rates. lakh tonnes or 60-70 per cent deadline. The States are also yet individuals across the society house. Such distances are deter- As per the revised order apple production in India. Singh said that after Nafed of apples from growers so that to draft the rules of the Act. cautioning that if ignored at ini- rents that contribute to a wide issued, the procurement rate Besides, the Nafed will lift 10 initiatives, several private farmers don’t suffer due to The 19 States which have set up tial stage, it can take shape of treatment gap, said Dr Sunil for apple revised within a fort- to12 lakh tonnes of apple from traders have also started lifting due to prevalent situation in the SMHA are Manipur, an epidemic. Mittal, psychiatrist and XYU night to give better price to the Valley this apple season. apple from the Valley. Nearly Kashmir Valley. 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These rights lessly stifled, will tell you anoth- One’s football match between Olympique parade.” It added: “China regu- must be exercised peacefully.” er story.    0        @%   5       Lyonnais (OL) and Nantes, an entire wing of larly likes to point the finger at the It is clear that the world will All this should be kept in     1*S           * +      the Gerland stadium in Lyon displayed a tifo, US for harbouring a ‘Cold War not accept another Tiananmen mind when President Xi arrives        5S      0     ( a gigantic graphic display organised by thou- mentality’ but nothing speaks of massacre. Though foreign offi- in South India to “informally”            5      sands (or tifosis) of fans. A Tibetan flag. Why? militaristic ambitions and mar- cials and experts applauded a meet Prime Minister Narendra Simply because China is the club’s second tial glory as a large military speech by Chinese President Xi, Modi. 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The pre-  )$+                    Kashmir Governor, demanded opmental cause, which will be dif-   which developed J-20, an indige- sent crisis is a direct outcome of                    # that they and other political ficult to achieve without the sup- nously made fifth generation the leadership deficit at the top detainees be freed to revive the port of local leaders. aircraft. level. For a diverse country like          3 #      political process in the State, Second, it will send a strong Sir — This refers to the editorial, Indigenisation is one area we India, the presence of a strong              (      where Block Development message to the international com- “Welcoming the Rafale” (October never pursued earnestly. The Opposition is a must. The  /       4# )$+S        Council elections are scheduled munity that measures are being 9). The first Rafale fighter jet has country has a vibrant defence Congress needs a leader who can for October 24. It’s high time that taken to restore normalcy. This now formally joined Indian Air manufacturing ecosystem that pump life into it.                     # the leaders must be freed without will further strengthen India’s Forces’ (IAF) inventory. This will can help us achieve self-reliance. Zoya                     ( compromising on security. case. Kashmir really needs to help arrest the slide in the IAF’s In this connection, Air Chief Via email       5               This bodes well for two rea- open up. operational capability and will, in Marshall RKS Bhadauria has sons. First, their release will help TK Nandanan fact, enhance it. 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The Mamallapuram sum-   HEE       BCBI      ( mit is important for the country as it comes            2     amid escalating tensions in the South Asian        5      ( region, especially between India and Pakistan,         1       after the Modi Government abrogated Article                   370, revoking the special privileges given to Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) by the Constitution.                ( During the informal meeting, Modi and Xi are        5  6  0  expected to hold comprehensive talks on a host   (*    AEGD      GHC    of issues concerning bilateral relations and                exchange views on regional and international   GED    "      #  matters of importance.                Given the growing tension between New                ( Delhi and Islamabad post the abrogation of        Article 370 and Beijing’s support to Pakistan, )            J   this meeting is critical from China’s standpoint, U                ( ( too, considering that India has managed to build trust and traction with its immediate neighbours               — Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives.              In doing so, India’s “neighbourhood first       >(         ( policy” has taken centrestage, as it did, soon ambitious use of loans and aid to gain China has attempted to forge diplo- that has belied China’s expectations in  ((             after Modi took oath for the second term this influence around the world — and of matic ties with Bhutan, fears of a Tibet- gaining the desired results through the               year. His first overseas visit was to the Maldives. U its willingness to play hardball to col- like saga repeating itself on its soil have BRI. Second, China’s support to                   This island nation has proven to be a litmus test lect. always kept Bhutan away from China. Pakistan against India’s decision to 5              for Modi’s foreign policy, especially in terms of However, to undo the damage Despite Beijing’s overtures to abrogate Article 370 and a red carpet                   5 finding a friendly ground due to former caused in recent years, Modi was Dhaka, India’s ties with Bangladesh welcome to Prime Minister Imran                 $  Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen’s closeness invited to Sri Lanka this year, 28 years have remained strong and mutually Khan before Xi’s trip to Chennai indi-                  with China. The political upheaval in the after former Prime Minister Rajiv beneficial. The recently-concluded cates continuity in Beijing’s strategic Maldives caused by the imprisonment of a num- Gandhi’s visit in 1987. From there, visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina cooperation with Pakistan. In such a          ber of political leaders, including former Modi sent a strong message to the to New Delhi is a case in point as a situation, China looks weak in its com- 5   AEGC         President Mohamed Nasheed, had raised strate- world community that India, along number of important pacts were mitment to fight against global terror-            $   ( gic and political concerns in India at that time. with its neighbours, would fight ter- signed by the two neighbours. The ism. Third is the ongoing trade deficit             The political instability in the Maldives had lim- rorism by visiting the St Anthony’s growing manufacturing industry in between India and China. In 2018,               ( ited India’s options and even though Nasheed Church in Kochchikade, where dead- Bangladesh is certainly a promising India’s trade deficit with China                ( had called upon New Delhi to intervene, it had ly attacks had killed hundreds of peo- alternative for India away from China. accounted for $57.86 billion and in the                   abstained from making any moves in the ple during Easter celebrations. As an In the case of Nepal, China has current year, India’s exports to China                 ( domestic matters of the island nation. indicator of New Delhi’s growing been treading with caution. While it have declined by 1.62 per cent. Trade               Nasheed had also alleged that Yameen want- clout, Modi also addressed the Sri has failed to formulate a unified South has been a strong point for the two     ed to sell land to Beijing for the construction Lankan Parliament during his visit and Asian policy due to its different inter- countries not waging war against each of a Chinese base in the Indian Ocean and was became the first Indian Prime Minister ests and equations with each of the other despite ongoing border dis- 2            leading the country into debt by borrowing and only the second foreign leader countries involved, attempts to attract putes over the Line of Actual Control.                 money from China for infrastructure projects. after British Premier David Cameron them have been made on a similar note Xi might assure India of a balanced          5          This had proved to be a critical time for India’s to visit Jaffna in the war-ravaged since the launch of the Belt and Road business as he did at the Wuhan        "         maritime security. However, with the new northern province and hand over Initiative (BRI). Under the initiative, Summit. 6              Government coming to power in the Maldives homes built with the help of Indian China managed to bring Nepal on With regard to Nepal, other than                in 2018 led by democratic President Ibrahim assistance. Continuing India’s attempt board despite initial hesitation in the BRI platform, relations have       *        Solih, the two countries have begun a new level to foster a strong relationship with its Kathmandu, which was reflected in the improved in the areas of security and               of engagement in the development and maritime neighbours under the “neighborhood last-minute decision by the Himalayan infrastructure development.                  sectors. This bonhomie was reflected in first policy,” Modi visited Bhutan for kingdom just before the first BRI Considering the achievements    5           ,  President-elect Solih’s invitation to Modi to the second time in August 2019 and Summit was to take place on May made at the Wuhan Summit that had attend his swearing-in ceremony. held a comprehensive discussion with 2015. Though at first, cooperation helped India and China normalise  -              ( The challenges for India have not been lim- Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay under the initiative proved to be their chaotic relations amid the               $   ited to Pakistan and the Maldives only. The Tshering. He pointed out that “Bhutan promising, especially in building the Doklam incident, the two leaders               increasing Chinese presence in Sri Lanka also has a special place in the heart of 130 trans-Himalayan railway corridor should be able to reaffirm their com-                 has New Delhi worried. The Chinese investment crore Indians” as time and again, between China and Nepal and provid- mitments to abide by the “strategic $        (     in the Hambantota port and using it for strate- India’s friendship with it has stood firm ing access to Chinese ports to Nepal, guidance” issued at Wuhan to )                 ( gic and commercial purposes is a well-account- against all odds. Despite the challenges the feasibility of these projects is still strengthen communication, under-           5         ed Chinese debt-trap. After failing to repay the that had emerged during the Doklam in question. standing and trust-building during the                loans taken from Beijing for building the port, dispute with China, the two countries On the other hand, the Chinese upcoming summit. On the other hand,                  Sri Lanka leased it to China for 99 years. The managed to keep their relationship Foreign Minister and State Councillor Xi will try to expedite the completion       (       ( transfer of the port and 15,000 acres of land strong. India’s equation with Bhutan Wang Yi’s visit to Nepal last month saw of Chinese projects in Nepal that               ( around it gave China control of territory just a has not only been a success cultural- advancement in Sino-Nepalese have been marred by delays and cor- few hundred miles off the shores of India and ly and historically but has also result- engagement in various sectors. The ruption.     a strategic foothold along a critical commercial ed in great cooperation in sectors like agenda of Xi’s impending visit to (The writer is doctoral candidate, ,            and military waterway. The Hambantota port hydroelectricity and infrastructure India and Nepal is obvious. One is to Centre for South Asian Studies,    - case is one of the most vivid examples of China’s development. Though over the years understand the regional environment Jawaharlal Nehru University) '44                                                                   

single-use plastics are a 2020. Later, that dead- with stakeholders and begin a meaning- what neither the Government nor the cor- prime threat to the environ- line was revised to ful research on alternatives for plastic pack- porate sector is able to do, bat for the envi- ment due to the sheer vol- 2022, no doubt under aging. But instead of this, these bodies are ronment with no intention for profit and umes in which they are used. pressure from indus- now lobbying for further postponing the no strings attached. And, in the absence of a strict tries who have been up ban. This raises a pertinent question as to Once the people of the country begin disposal policy and set-up, in arms against the ban. who is batting for the cause of the envi- the movement for a better and cleaner the accumulation of this This is characteris- ronment? Could industry bodies not have environment, the vested profit-based toxic substance is spiralling tic of an economy that worked closely with the Government and interests will have to take a backseat. The beyond belief. puts prosperity ahead of the corporate sector and found a viable Government, too, will have to acknowledge '& 9 As a result, not only are environmental well- alternative to plastic till now? that since a clean environment is a basic birds, animals and even being. Industry bodies The Government and the National right of every citizen, it must take priori- rime Minister Narendra Modi’s aquatic creatures suffering like the Federation of Green Tribunal must pull up these bod- ty over other concerns raised by various recent announcement that India after unknowingly consum- Indian Chambers of ies and ask for clarification on the one- pressure groups. Pwould phase out single-use plastics ing the substance that chokes Commerce and sided reports presented by them instead The image of the Government will also by 2022 has given the industry a few more them and also blocks their Industry (FICCI) had of capitulating to their demands and improve in the eyes of the common man years to live but has deprived the environ- intestines, humans are suffer- raised major concerns postponing the ban. Unfortunately in when it prioritises the health of the peo- ment of that many years of freedom from ing as micro-plastics enter over the proposed ban. India there is no apex non-profit represen- ple over the health of balance sheets of the this toxic material. their bloodstream. Single- These bodies, working tative body that fights for the cause of the corporate sector. A ban on single-use plas- Experts were elated when Modi had use plastics block gutters at lightning speed, had environment. As a result, nature has tic is a step in the right direction. But delay declared from the ramparts of the historic and storm drains, creating churned up statistical always and will continue to “adjust” with in implementation of the same is an evi- Red Fort on August 15 that single-use plas- many civic problems. reports on how a ban everyone’s requirements. This flexibility dence of the lack of concrete resolve. If tic would be banned soon, as it had raised The worst example of on single-use plastics might mean the ultimate demise of the India could withstand demonetisation expectations of a major respite for the envi- single-use plastics is the would have multi-fac- world as we know it today. But then, who that was implemented overnight and ronment. However, the euphoria was multi-layered packaging used toral effects on indus- is bothered? Not our political masters for weather Goods and Service Tax-related short-lived and obviously pulling the plug for storing tobacco products tries. It presents a curi- sure. complications, can it not manage without on a widely used item on a short run-up like gutkha. Many other eat- but has always stopped short of biting the ous case as to why these The Father of the Nation, Mahatma single-use plastics? It sure can. But the would have been difficult, particularly in ables like chocolates, biscuits, chips and liq- proverbial bullet. On World Environment bodies never thought of bringing out Gandhi, always relied on mass movements resolve of the people is ineffective without the current dismal economic scenario. uid food products are also packed in them. Day 2018, the then Environment Minister reports on how single-use plastics were as the basis for behavioural change. This the will of the Government. Having said this, India would have done India has been toying with the idea of Harsh Vardhan had announced that sin- causing harm to the environment. Industry is what we need today, a mass movement (The writer is an environmental well to have put the ban on a fast track as banning single-use plastic for a long time gle-use plastics would be phased out by bodies have had ample time to coordinate that can inspire the common man to do journalist) : >   #     Q  R %   ; #$ 5.).84 P%0 * *  he Jammu & Kashmir BJP on  TWednesday slammed the Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 9-&& and the National Conference (NC) for not   /7'Q contesting the first-ever Block Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir before independence of the Development Council (BDC) polls being Congress president GA Mir on country and became part of held in the State on October 24. Wednesday accused the BJP- India like other States post A notification was issued on Tuesday led Government at the Centre independence,” Mir told he Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party ammu & Kashmir is at the crossroads of history and the for the election of chairpersons of BDC of destroying the State reporters in his maiden Press T(JKNPP) on Wednesday urged President Ram JNational Conference (NC) has a huge role to play to in 310 blocks of Jammu & Kashmir, the by unilaterally abrogating conference after the abrogation Nath Kovind to postpone the Block Development ensure the welfare of the people of the State, the party said first polls in the State after abrogation of provisions of Article 370 and of special status of the State. Council (BDC) polls in the State till the communi- on Wednesday. its special status on August 5. leadership and work for the betterment bifurcating it into two Mir, who was released cation blockade in the Valley is lifted. Calling for intensified initiatives to restore normal- State Spokesperson of BJP Brig (Retd) of the people. Union Territories. recently after 55 days of house A notification was issued on Tuesday for the cy by winning over the hearts of the people, NC provin- Anil Gupta said the “hollowness” of the He said Panchayati Raj Institutions are The Jammu & Kashmir arrest, said he was not being election of chairpersons of BDC in 310 blocks of cial president Devender Singh Rana three parties had been exposed and they inseparable part of our democratic system Pradesh Congress Committee allowed to visit Kashmir, where Jammu & Kashmir, the first polls in the State after said there was a need to reach out to the people and ensure were unable to digest the effort made by and are meant to compliment the system chief said the situation in the the majority of the political abrogation of its special status on August 5. harmony at all costs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to and not act as a parallel centre of power. Valley is the “worst ever” leaders including three former Chief Electoral Officer Shailendra Kumar said the “The State is at the crossroads of history wherein the strengthen democracy in the State. “This reality needs to be accepted by despite claims of restoration of Chief Ministers — Farooq elections will be held on October 24. National Conference has a huge role to play for welfare “The power-brokers who have always the NC and the PDP as much as they need normalcy by the Government. Abdullah and Omar Abdullah “We urge the President to postpone BDC elec- and well-being of the people, keeping in view their urges put their political interests above the inter- to accept the reality of abrogation of “Congress at the national of National Conference and tions as there is no communication in entire Jammu and aspirations,” Rana said at a meeting here. est of the common man and kept him dis- Article 370 and Article 35A. They need and the State level has already PDP president Mehbooba & Kashmir,” Chief Patron of JKNPP, Prof Bhim Singh The party expressed concern over the lockdown on empowered are now scared of the emer- to reorient in order to remain relevant as made its stand clear on the Mufti are currently under told reporters here. communication, detention of political leaders and restric- gence of new faces and new leadership in mainstream political parties,” Gupta said. developments of August 5 detention. “J&K was not the “There is no telephone connection till today with tions on liberty of people in Kashmir. It also sought imme- the form of Chairmen of BDCs,” Claiming that the Congress, the NC and 6 (when the special status only State enjoying special sta- the political activists or districts in Kashmir Valley diate release of all detainees. Gupta said. and the PDP have lost “complete contact” was revoked under Article tus under the Constitution. At as well as districts of Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kishtwar Rana pledged to uphold the distinct identity of Jammu, “These Chairmen will fill the politi- with the ground level workers, 370). “It was done in an unde- least 10 other States of the and Ramban even in Jammu province”, he added. Kashmir and Ladakh, adding that unity in diversity has cal vacuum created due to the current Gupta alleged that the parties had got so mocratic and unconstitution- country are enjoying special It was only a day before when the J&K admin- been the greatest strength and hallmark of the State. leadership being obdurate,” Gupta said, used to “drawing-room politics” that al manner under a conspiracy status to safeguard land and istration declared that it was releasing political “Together we, the Dogras, the Kashmiris and the adding Panchs and Sarpanchs duly they have completely ignored grass root to destroy our beautiful State cultural identity of the people prisoners from jails and directing schools to reopen, Ladakhis, can meet the challenges and steer the state to empowered will provide the grassroot workers. which has its own identity and jobs,” he added. PTI he said. peace and harmony,” he added. 5-*4 ./    -   -$* **   ,  -$ -- - * 6 constituencies on October 16, Awasthi said. dent JPS Rathore were present *Q-** * ttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi On October 18, Adityanath will be in along with Trivedi, who is UAdityanath will address rallies the Gangoh (Saharanpur), Rampur and JP candidate Sudhanshu National spokesperson of tection of the poorest and margin- on October 15, 16 and 18 in the run-up Iglas-SC (Aligarh) Assembly constituen- BTrivedi was on Wednesday the BJP. alised section of the society. The BJP to the October 21 bypolls to 11 Assembly cies to address poll rallies, he added. elected unopposed to the Rajya Trivedi’s win was all but ttar Pradesh BJP president will make a clean sweep in the upcom- seats in the State, the ruling BJP said The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. certain due to the huge major- USwatantradev Singh on ing by-elections,” he told reporters. on Wednesday. announced candidates for 10 seats, He has been elected to the ity the BJP enjoys in the Uttar Wednesday said his party was on He said that the party’s main According to state BJP media co- while the Pratapgarh seat has been given Rajya Sabha on the seat which Pradesh Assembly. course to make a clean sweep in the plank is to work for a clean India and incharge Alok Awasthi, Adityanath will to its ally, Apna Dal. fell vacant following the death Jaitley, who died in August upcoming by-elections for 11 make the state plastic free. address rallies in the Gobindnagar The bypolls will be held in the of BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley. He was personally present this year, was elected last year Aassembly seats. Singh claimed it Replying to a question regarding (Kanpur), Manikpur (Chitrakoot), Gangoh, Rampur, Iglas (SC), Lucknow Trivedi, who had filed his to receive his certificate, and his tenure was till 2024. would be a one-sided contest. the recent sensational murder in Lucknow Cantonment and Pratapgarh Cantonment, Govindnagar, Manikpur, nomination papers on Friday, Dubey said. Trivedi, who is equally “BJP workers in the entire State Jhansi, the UP BJP chief said, “This Assembly constituencies on Pratapgarh, Zaidpur (SC), Jalalpur, Balha was declared elected unop- Senior Ministers in the articulate in as well as are a committed cadre and are work- Government has nothing to hide and October 15. (SC) and Ghosi Assembly constituencies. posed on Wednesday, the last Yogi Adityanath Government, English, is making his debut in ing for the party’s programmes rather that is why we are holding a magiste- The Chief Minister will address ral- The Ghosi seat fell vacant following day of withdrawal of names, including Brijesh Pathak, Parliament after being than seeking personal gains. rial probe. The crime is connected to lies in the Zaidpur-SC (Barabanki), the resignation of its MLA Phagu special secretary to the Vidhan Ashutosh Tandon, Mohsin associated with the BJP for a “The Government of Yogi the activities of the mining mafia and Jalalpur (Ambedkarnagar), Balha-SC Chauhan, after he was appointed as the Sabha BB Dubey said. Raza and UP BJP vice-presi- long period. Adityanath is committed for the pro- the truth will not be suppressed.” (Bahraich) and Ghosi (Mau) Assembly governor of Bihar. 68 Q

Yediyurappa. This is your con- ignation and select a new ship to summon Yediyurappa spiracy,” Yatnal alleged without leader. Instead of doing this, and his “opponents”. JP MLA Basanagouda Patil naming anynbody. The you (central leaders) block the “You call both Yediyurappa BYatnal, facing the ire of Vijayapura MLA, who had relief funds and encourage and his opponents. You have Government after assuming party’s Central leadership over served as a minister in Atal those who are Yediyurappa’s the capability to teach power, the last one being in July his utterances on delay in Bihari Vajpayee Government, opponents,” he said. Yediyurappa a lesson if he is he Winter Session of the end, where Yediyurappa grant of Central aid for flood also charged the Central lead- Days after the party high wrong and also those who TKarnataka legislature that proved his majority on the rise to Hindu right wing sen- relief, alleged on Wednesday ership with colluding with the command served him a show- want to unseat Yediyurappa,” will begin on Thursday is floor of the House and timents in Bengal a State with some people in the party were “conspirators”. cause notice for his he told reporters in expected to be stormy,with the Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri liberal views and a State which hatching a conspiracy to unseat “If you don’t want him statements against Prime Vijayapura. Opposition Congress and was elected the new Speaker. lready down in doldrums, had always rejected communal Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. (Yediyurappa as CM), call him, Minister Narendra Modi and Yatnal has upped the ante JD(S) likely to corner the BJP The Government has said Athe Left Front is planning politics,” said CPI(M) leader “You want one more tell him that you are now 77- some other senior party against the party leadership for Government on a host of the three-day session will to revive its lost fortunes Sujan Chakrabarty. month to go like this (without years-old which is against our functionaries over delay in not releasing Central aid to the issues, including flood relief. primarily focus on discussion by launching prolonged This was a “pre-planned adequate flood relief from the party’s policy (to continue in grant of central aid, he flood-ravaged districts of This will be the second on the budget and its campaigns post Durga Pujas. strategy of Mamata Banerjee to Centre) and later remove electoral politics), take his res- appealed to the party leader- Karnataka. session for the BJP passage. The campaign will start make place for the BJP. She and continue till 2021 tried it by holding their hands Assembly elections. directly from 1998 to 2008 According to sources, the and when she failed to plant CPI(M) is planning a host of them in Bengal she took a long marches in the State over ‘reverse strategy’: this time by a host of issues ranging from stoking minority communal- employment to rising inflation ism which bore fruit angering to workmen’s rights, the Hindus and pushing them preservation of secular fabric, towards the BJP and to make @ adequate opportunity for edu- the BJP’s work easy. She pur- cation and so on. sued a policy of ruthless per- reporters here. Minister did it,” the BJP The long marches will secution of the Left workers Congress leader Rahul leader said. cover all districts and who were forced to take akistan should be worried Gandhi had made alleged cor- Asked about Opposition’s possibly all the blocks and shelter under the saffron Pabout India acquiring ruption in the Rafale deal a criticism that the BJP was turn- panchayats of the State before umbrella because they were in Rafale fighter jets, not the major issue during this year’s ing abrogation of Article 370 culminating at district power in the Centre and they Congress, BJP spokesperson Lok Sabha elections. and withdrawal of special sta- headquarters and finally at the were armed with the CBI,” a Shahnawaz Hussain said here On some Congress leaders tus of Jammu & Kashmir into State capital, sources said. former CPI(M) MP from on Wednesday. criticising Rajnath Singh per- an issue for Maharashtra elec- “Bengal has been North Bengal said. Defence Minister Rajnath forming “shastra puja” of the tions, Hussain denied the communally polarised by From an impressive 30 Singh took symbolic delivery of aircraft, Hussain said worship- charge. Mamata Banerjee and the BJP. percent vote share in 2014 the the first Rafale aircraft in ing weapons on Vijayadashami “We revoked it (the con- Now the Chief Minister is Left Front’s vote percentage France on Tuesday. is our tradition. stitutional provision) and we crying hoarse against the slumped to 7.5 percent in 2019 “The Congress could not “It was Indian Air Force will talk about that. Congress Hindutva forces. But the way with a majority of its decades get Rafale jets for the country Day and also Vijayadashami is making it a political issue. she stoked minoritism in old sympathizers preferring to for one decade. They tried to when a Rafale jet was handed Maharashtra has contributed to Bengal for the past several vote for the BJP. The Congress put hurdles in its path when over. Worshiping weapons national security, so we are years and the way she sup- vote share came down from 10 they were in Opposition,” on Vijayadashami is a telling people here about revo- pressed Left movement gave percent to 5 per cent. Hussain alleged, speaking to tradition and so our Defence cation,” he said. ! - -  5-7 0   9 -* ** * 5 @ cross one crore mark. The response among @ the masses is huge. Everyday we are receiv- Dinesh Tripathi said. uoyed by its stupendous performance in ing thousands of applications,” a senior state Hyderabad: The Telangana unit of a Roundtable organised here by Chief Judicial Magistrate Bthe last Lok Sabha poll, the West Bengal BJP leader said. CPI on Wednesday said it will Telangana State Road police team on Omveer Singh on October 4 adakh BJP MP Jamyang BJP is all set to achieve a record member- According to Tushar Ghosh, convenor rethink on its support to the TRS Transport Corporation employees’ AWednesday took former had ordered that voice samples LTsering Namgyal on ship of one crore in the State, party lead- of the BJP’s membership drive in Bengal, in the October 21 Huzurnagar unions. Union Minister Swami of Chinmayanand, the law Wednesday said several people ers claimed on Wednesday. after the process of enrolling cadres gets Assembly by-election if Chief Various employees and workers Chinmayanand and the student student and three others be wanted to visit the region to The Bengal BJP unit has surpassed the over the process of sorting out would start. Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao unions of TSRTC are on an indef- who has accused him of rape taken. explore business opportuni- target set by the Central leadership to enroll “More than 90 lakh people so have have continued with his “oppressive” inite strike since October 5 in to the Forensic Science The former Union ties but only those who are 60 lakh members when the countrywide taken the membership either online or stand against striking transport response to a call by the Joint Laboratory in Lucknow for Minister, arrested by the SIT, genuinely interested in tap- membership drive began on July 6, accord- offline. According to the trend, we would corporation employees. Action Committee (JAC), demand- taking their voice samples. was booked under section ping its resources, and ing to the party sources. soon cross one crore mark, the target set The term “self-dismissal” of ing merger of the RTC with the gov- “Chinmayanand was taken 376C, a charge short of rape, on not misusing them, can be Although the membership drive across by our state president Dilip Ghosh. So once employees used by KCR will ernment and recruitment to various to Lucknow at 6 am and the law the basis of the complaint filed welcomed. the country closed on August 20, it is on in this membership process gets over we would boomerang on him and he will be posts, among others. student at about 9 am to by the 23-year-old woman who Speaking at an event here a few states such as West Bengal, which are start the process of verifying details and self-dismissed, CPI Telangana sec- The Chandrasekhar Rao-led FSL in the State capital studies at a college run by his in Maharashtra, Namgyal said priority states for the BJP, and the exercise background,” Ghosh told PTI. retary Chada Venkat Reddy said government made it clear it has not for their voice test,” Jail ashram. those people who wanted to in these states will continue till December Since 2014 Lok Sabha poll, the BJP has adding he should immediately intention of merging the loss-mak- Superintendent Rakesh Kumar The woman has been use the resources in Ladakh for this year, party leaders said. grown by leaps and bounds in the state. In withdraw such remarks. ing PSU with it. The bypoll for told PTI. charged with extortion, fol- selfish purposes are not wel- As per the data released by the state BJP 2009, the BJP in Bengal had garnered “If KCR does not retract from Huzurnagar was necessitated by the “Two separate teams of lowing a complaint by the 72- come in the region. on August 22, the BJP had clocked 77 lakh around 1.75 lakh membership. The figures his stance of removing RTC resignation of Telangana Pradesh the police have taken them to year-old Chinmayanand’s After abrogation of Article membership. went upto nearly 43 lakh during the mem- employees, if he continues to follow Congress Committee President N Lucknow following court lawyer that she and three oth- 370 and 35 A, several people “As per the latest record 96 lakh peo- bership drive in 2014, when the party on oppressive methods on employees, Uttam Kumar Reddy orders to take their voice sam- ers were demanding money want to visit Ladakh to explore ple have applied for the BJP membership. its own bagged 18 per cent votes and two we will rethink (extending support) following his election to Lok Sabha. ples,” Superintendent of Police, from the leader. business opportunities. By the beginning of November we would Lok Sabha seats. for Huzurnagar bypolls,” he said at ` ` PTI ;

#$    ;;99; >3 >    D ; 9   3P39   336 Q     , 9--:;<< =*  O37L=87 >8=9=;73 polls results are out,” Patil said as he speech except one thing which I did not 9883 took swipes at Pawar while addressing appreciate one thing he said about me.  >  88P n a day when the Maharashtra BJP an election rally for Shiv Sena candidate He said that I am an 80-year-old man. aharashtra Chief Minister Ovowed to “retire” him permanent- Prakash Abitkar in Radhanagari tehsil Have I become old?”. The crowd burst Pune: Senior NCP leader Ajit MDevendra Fadnavis said on ly from political and social life after the in Kolhapur district of western into peals of laughter. Pawar on Wednesday down- Wednesday that Opposition Congress State Assembly poll outcome, 78-year- Maharashtra. After advising his party colleague played Congress veteran and NCP have accepted defeat even old NCP chief Sharad Pawar poked fun Alluding to large desertions and not to talk like that and asking the for- nion Minister and Dalit Sushilkumar Shinde’s state- before votes are cast in the state at himself while sending out a strong defections from the NCP ranks to the mer to remember that he was the party Uleader Ramdas Athawale ment which had reignited Assembly polls, as seen by Congress message to the ruling saffron alliance: BJP-Sena alliance, Patil said: “it would president, Pawar continued in lighter said on Wednesday that his murmurs about the merger of leader Rahul Gandhi’s absence from “Have I come old? Abhi to main jawan not be surprising if the generation next vein: “Abhi tho main Jawan hu... I will outfit had to continue to the Sharad Pawar-led party campaign. hoon... I will pack off everyone home of Pawar family switches over to the BJP pack off everyone home first then I will support the BJP-led the BJP is not merely electoral with the Grand Old Party. He also said the Nationalist first then I will go”. in the coming years. If they do, we will go home”. ruling alliance in Maharashtra and for power, I am with them Shinde caused a flutter on Congress Party is “half- empty”, and Pawar’s age and State BJP’s vow to come them”. Pawar, who will turn 79 on as there was no over various social issues as Tuesday when he said the NCP will be emptied fully after retire him became a talking point on Elsewhere at Wadgaon in Akola December 12, has hit campaign trial for other option. well,” he added. and the Congress will come the poll results are out on Wednesday, as the campaign for district of eastern Maharashtra — bet- the second time in the run-up to the Athawale heads a faction The Union Minister of together “because now they are October 24. the October 21 Assembly polls picked ter known as Vidarbha, Pawar was in State Assembly polls. Before the of the Republican Party of State for Social Justice also also tired and we are also tired”. “They are already in defeatist up pace. his element while campaigning for his Election Commission came out with the India (RPI), founded by Dr B refuted rumours of his wife Ajit dubbed the remarks frame of mind. I read in newspapers State BJP president Chandrakant party candidate Sangram Gawande. schedule for the October 21 State R Ambedkar. Seema entering into politics. Shinde’s “personal opinion”. that Rahul Gandhi is in Patil set the ball rolling by saying that After a welcome speech by a former Assembly polls on September 21, the “I have no other political “She does attend some “He is a senior leader of Bangkok,” Fadnavis said at a rally at his party would ensure that Pawar legislator and office-bearer Tukaram Maratha leader had toured several choice, so I am with BJP in this rallies and party functions. It Congress and he had expressed Ner in Dhule district of north “retires from political and social life for- Bidkar who in good faith described parts of the state once. (Maharashtra Assembly) elec- does not mean she will join his personal opinion. I heard Maharashtra. ever” after the State Assembly polls were Pawar as “our beloved 80-year old Pawar has come in for a consider- tion,” Athawale, known for active politics. She looks after what he said, and according to “He knows they are going to lose out on October 24. leader”, Pawar retaliated albeit in a able appreciation in the state political his candid way of speaking, my house and helps me me, he had expressed what he anyway, so why take the blame for “We will ensure that he (Sharad lighter vein, “All youngsters have grown for the enthusiastic manner in which he told a Marathi news channel. remain active in politics,” thinks, which is his right,” defeat? He is not ready to come here,” Pawar) permanently retires from social under my tutelage. I am happy with has been campaigning for his party can- “But the association with Athawale said to a question. said Ajit. PTI Fadnavis said. and political arenas once the assembly their progress. I liked everything in his didate. &46 with ‘charisma’ in the Congress. has many controversial refer- serving caucus who has only menting the Supreme Court There are no charismatic lead- ences, including that of the vested interests. “The only gain verdict,” said Ramachandran. ership in the party as of now. Bofors scam. Swamy has men- made by the Congress in the He lambasted the present seasoned Congress leader We had charismatic leaders < tioned in the book that the real 2019 Lok Sabha election was leadership of the party for Ain Kerala, who had served like Jawaharlal Nehru and name of Sonia is Antonio. from Kerala where the minori- nominating Rahul Gandhi as as Minister for two terms has Indira Gandhi in the past. Though the book was pub- ties cast their votes for the the p[arty chief despite his raised a revolt against the Though Rajiv Gandhi gave lished in 2011, till date not a Congress because of their fear incapacity to occupy a seat present leadership of the party enough indications that he single Congress leader or for Narendra Modi. The which was once adorned by from you (media)..You will be including the Congress would emerge as a leader with newspaper. activist has challenged the con- Hindus cast their votes for the legends like Mahatma Gandhi the first to know,” Sumalatha High Command. the stature of Nehru and “Recently I happened to tents,” pointed out Congress because they were and Subhash Chandra Bose. he visit by independent told reporters at Mandya after KK Ramachandran, popu- Indira, he turned out to be a read a book Sonia Gandhi, Her Ramachandran. disgusted with the CPI-M “The election to the post of TMP Sumalatha Ambareesh visiting the BJP office. She said larly known in the State as major disappointment,” said Life, Her Lies and Her The former Congress which spoiled the serenity and AICC president itself was to the BJP office in her con- she will seek BJP’s cooperation Ramachandran Master, has Ramachandran in an article he Manipulations authored by Dr leader alleged that the party has sacredness of Sabarimala shrine manipulated and held under a stituency — Mandya — and support for the develop- said that there are no leaders wrote for a popular Malayalam Subramanian Swamy. The book fallen into the hands of a self- under the pretext of imple- threat,” he said. to attend a meeting on ment of her constituency. Wednesday sparked specula- “Other than that as of now tion about her joining the to questions about joining this Amit Shah-led party. party or that party, supporting However, the actress parties in the election (by- @ turned politicianclarified that polls)- I don’t have answers. she had visited the office to Earlier I had visited BJP global arena. The meeting of the two people of Tamil Nadu thank party leaders and work- head office in Bengaluru, even Extending a warm wel- leaders in the state to discuss on and the State Government,” ers in the district for their sup- then similar questions were amil Nadu Chief Minister come to the two leaders, he “improving cordial Indo- Palaniswami said in an official port in herelection. raised..I’m not like other politi- TK Palaniswami on recalled the Chinese connec- China ties” was a ‘pride’ for statement. The BJP had supported cians, please don’t see melike Wednesday said the second tion to the host town of Tamil Nadu and has raised its He recalled the historical Sumalatha in Mandya during that,” she added. informal summit between Mamallapuram and said it was stature in the global arena, he fact that China and Tamil the Lok Sabha polls by not Speculation has been rife Prime Minister Narendra Modi the right choice for the ren- said. Palaniswami thanked the Nadu shared trade and cultur- fielding any candidate. about Sumalatha, the widow of and Chinese President in the dezvous of the two leaders. Prime Minister for selecting al ties centuries ago, even as “I will not join the party Congress leader and popular state on October 11 and 12 was The earlier informal sum- Mamallapuram for the meet. Chinese emissary Yuan Suang without informing themedia, actor turned politician MH a matter of ‘pride’ and mit was held in the Chinese city “I welcome both these had visited the Pallavas, whose because what is there in hiding Ambareesh, joining the BJP for has raised its stature in the of Wuhan last year. world leaders on behalf of the port city was Mamallapuram. such matters.Can I keep it secret some time now.

ihar Deputy Chief Minister BSushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday asserted that BJP has “nothing to do” with a sedition case lodged in Muzaffarpur district against nearly 50 renowned actors, with using the incident to filmmakers and intellectuals allege that the Narendra Modi who had written a letter to government at the Centre was Prime Minister Narendra against the right to freedom of Modi seeking his intervention expression. in the rising incidence of mob “He is a serial litigant who lynching. has filed 715 PILs, besides In a statement issued here, petitions against well-known Modi noted with dismay that personalities like former Prime the FIR was lodged upon the Minister Manmohan Singh complaint of a “serial litigant” and actors Amitabh Bachchan from the north Bihar town, and Hrithik Roshan. He had who has filed countless peti- even filed a case against me tions against well-known per- four years ago”, Modi said sonalities “including myself”. without referring to the He charged the “award Muzaffarpur-based advocate wapasi and tukde tukde gangs” Sudhir Kumar Ojha by name. > ; Kolkata: The CBI on Wednesday interrogated Narada News portal CEO Mathew Samuel in connec- tion with a sting operation he claimed to have carried out five years ago, agency sources said. In the tapes that surfaced in 2016, ahead of Bengal assem- bly polls, persons resembling senior Trinamool Congress leaders and IPS officer are seen accepting money from repre- sentatives of a fictitious com- pany in return for favours. Samuel, who had been questioned by the agency on earlier occasions, too, appeared before the CBI on Monday afternoon at its Nizam Palace office, the sources said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made its first arrest in the case last month, when it apprehended IPS officer SMH Mirza, who is currently in judicial custody. PTI

LT 53 9   < % 2 6 ` WhatsApp, FaceTime and XYU :;: other such platforms. Incoming UU illionaire Mukesh Ambani’s calls from all networks will _ Bank was the top loser with BReliance will, for the first continue to be free. 5.26 per cent decline. Other time ever, charge a small 6 paisa Telecom regulator TRAI in ` enchmark indices made an laggards were Hero MotoCorp, per minute for voice calls made 2017 had slashed IUC to 6 UU Bemphatic comeback on HCL Tech, ITC, TCS, Infosys, by its users to mobile phone paise per minute from 14 paise Wednesday after a six-session ONGC and Bajaj Auto, falling networks of rivals and had proposed to losing streak as investors piled up to 2.65 to per cent. such as Airtel and end the regime on XY into recently beaten down “Market recovered after Vodafone Idea to December 31, 2019, U banking and financial stocks many days of fall and rose com- recover a charge after considering var- f ahead of the earnings season. fortably above 11,300-level. that could last ious factors. But it UU The BSE Sensex surged Banks outperformed as sharp beyond the previ- has now floated a ^h 645.97 points or 1.72 per cent fall in bond yield is indicating ously set December consultation paper to to end at 38,177.95, while the further room for rate cuts 31, 2019 deadline. review whether the U broader NSE Nifty zoomed which will improve liquidity Blaming regu- timeline needs to be  186.90 points or 1.68 per cent and consumption story. latory uncertainty extended. U to 11,313.30. “Further, a 5 per cent hike caused by TRAI reopening After a cautious start, the in DA by govt will add impe- sunset clause of the so-called key indices gained momentum tus to the festival demand. interconnect user charge $   in afternoon trade, led by bank- Going forward, the result sea- (IUC), Jio in a statement said 5 ing, financial and telecom son will dictate the market the charge would last till such  % 35 counters. direction and investors are time that regulations require >?@< Sentiment got a further expecting some green shoots payments to rival networks for    boost after the Cabinet hiked on account of festival demand completing calls. Jio, however, @ 4 the dearness allowance (DA) and good monsoon,” said said it will compensate the  > for central government Vinod Nair, Head of Research users by giving free data of 4 employees, which is expected at Geojit Financial Services. However, IT, consumer Brent futures, the global oil equivalent amount. to prop up festive demand, ana- Sectorally, BSE Telecom durables and teck lost up to benchmark, rose 1.08 per cent Jio, which charges users on lysts said. emerged as the biggest gainer 0.92 per cent. to $58.77 per barrel. its 4G telecom network only for efence Minister Rajnath On the Sensex chart, with a jump of 4.92 per cent, In the broader markets, the Asian markets were mixed data usage while voice calls to elecom operator Bharti DSingh on Wednesday said elecom operator Bharti IndusInd Bank was the biggest followed by banking (3.67 per BSE Midcap index shot up following concerns over the anywhere in the country are TAirtel on Wednesday alleged India has taken a host of mea- TAirtel on Wednesday said it gainer, spurting 5.45 per cent, cent), finance (2.84 per cent), 1.38 per cent, while the small- US-China trade negotiations, free, said the new charge would that Jio’s decision to levy 6 paise sures to attract investments in has raised $750 million (about followed by Bharti Airtel, ICICI metal (2.12 per cent), realty cap gauge gained 0.66 per cent. while European bourses not be applicable on calls made per minute on voice calls to rival the defence manufacturing sec- 5,330 crore) from investors Bank, SBI, M&M, Kotak Bank, (1.99 per cent), basic materials The rupee was trading 3 were trading higher in early by its users to other Jio phones phone networks is geared to tor and is open to any further based in Asia, Europe and the Tata Steel and HDFC Bank. (1.95 per cent) and energy paise lower at 70.98 against the deals as investors digested earn- and to landline phones as well “force IUC to be brought down”, tax rationalisation that may be US through a hybrid financial On the other hand, Yes (0.98 per cent). US dollar (intra-day). ings data. as on calls made using and said ongoing review of call required to encourage the instrument. connect charges or IUC is con- “Make in India” initiative in the Bharti Airtel said in a sistent with TRAI’s previously- sector. statement that “its wholly- &+'#>+ ' 86363=8899 3 8 stated intent. Addressing a delegation of owned subsidiary Network i2i  Q** -- *9  The comments by Sunil CEOs representing some of Limited, has priced ... Offering Mittal-led Bharti Airtel came France’s leading Defence of $750 million 5.650 per cent after Jio blamed Telecom industry majors at the subordinated perpetual  ,  ** -> * Regulatory Authority of India end of his three-day visit to the securities.” ' (TRAI) of regulatory flip-flop country, the Minister also high- A perpetual bond is a fixed its facility to the minister who During the presentation, on the IUC issue while lighted the recent cut in cor- income security with took a tour of the assembly CEO of the Safran Aircraft announcing a levy of 6 paise porate tax rate as well as the no maturity date that yields a ndia should provide an line of the company near the Engines Olivier Andries per minute on voice calls made steps taken to improve the steady flow of interest 7<:= Iattractive business environ- French capital. revealed plans for nearly USD to rival phone networks. ease of doing business in India. payments. ment and not “terrorise us” “Visited the Engine 150 million investment in the Jio has, however, also said 9   size, India is ranked third, while with its tax and customs rules, Manufacturing Facility of country towards training and it will compensate customers it has got the same rank for the CEO of the French engine Safran at Villaroche near Paris maintenance. However, the for the IUC charge by giving renewable energy regulation. manufacturer behind the today. Safran is known for its CEO called on India for more free data of equal value. 65'' Besides, India also punch- Rafale fighter jet told Defence engine making capabilities. support on its tax structure. Without naming Jio, Airtel es above its development status Minister Rajnath Singh on They have also developed the “India is set to become the in a statement said, "One of our ndia has moved down 10 when it comes to innovation, Wednesday while announcing engine for Rafale,” Singh said in third largest commercial mar- competitors has imposed a AB Iplaces to rank 68th on an which is well ahead of most that the company plans to a tweet. ket for aviation and we are keen rate of 6 paise for all off net calls annual global competitiveness emerging economies and on invest nearly USD 150 million “Happy to meet some of to create a strong maintenance made to other operators to index, largely due to improve- par with several advanced in the country. the young and bright engineers and repair base in India to cover the termination charge of DE5 ments witnessed by several economies, the report said. French multinational of Indian origin working at the serve customers,” Andries said. IUC (Interconnect Usage other economies, while But, these positive metrics Safran, the manufacturer of the Safran manufacturing facility. “But we need to make sure Charge). (LVB) cannot be approved,” Singapore has replaced the US contrast with major shortcom- M88 state-of-the-art engines Their technical knowledge and that the Indian tax and They have gone on to sug- the bank said in a stock as the world’s most competitive ings in some of the basic fitted in the Rafale jets acquired hard work is impressive and customs system is not teror- gest that TRAI has re-opened n a setback to Indiabulls exchange filing. The bank did economy. enablers of competitiveness in by India, gave a presentation of inspiring,” he said. rising us,” he said. this issue”. IGroup’s plans to enter the not cite any reason for rejection India, which was ranked case of India, the WEF said, banking space, the Reserve of the merger proposal. 58th in the annual Global while flagging limited ICT Bank on Wednesday rejected The Tamil Nadu-based Competitiveness Index com- (information, communications Q  "  --   the proposed merger of bank had sought approval for piled by Geneva-based World and technology) adoption, &48 Indiabulls Housing Finance merger with Indiabulls Economic Forum (WEF), is poor health conditions and with troubled private sector Housing Finance from the RBI among the worst-performing low healthy life expectancy. 4 "  A   -/< E1R lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank. on May 7, 2019. The merger BRICS nations along with The WEF said the healthy Speculations were rife proposal had received all nec- Brazil (ranked even lower than life expectancy, where India has ;?<<<3? Mumbai: A new research peak effect on output is com- about the fate of the merger, essary approvals, but the all- India at 71st this year). been ranked 109th out of total report co-authored by IMF parable to a roughly 200 basis announced in April this year, important nod from the RBI Announcing its latest index, the 141 countries surveyed for Gwadar Chairman Zhang chief economist Gita Gopinath point tightening of the mone- after the Reserve Bank of India was pending since May. the WEF said on Wednesday the index, is one of the short- Baozhong said this on Tuesday claims that the demonetisation tary policy rate based on the (RBI) imposed restrictions on Last month, the bank was India ranks high in terms of est outside Africa and signifi- he Chinese operators of after the Pakistan government exercise generated a decline in median of estimates reviewed Lakshmi Vilas Bank due to its placed under Prompt macroeconomic stability and cantly below the South Asian TPakistan’s strategic Gwadar stamped 23-year income tax national economic activity of in Ramey (2016) of economet- weak financial health. Corrective Action (PCA) market size, while its financial average. Port and its free zone in the holiday and exemptions of roughly 2 percentage points in ric studies of US data,” the The regulator’s decision framework of the RBI due to sector is relatively deep and sta- Besides, India needs to restive Balochistan province sales tax and customs duties for the fourth quarter of 2016 and research report said. also comes against the back- high level of bad loans, lack of ble despite the high delinquen- grow its skills base, while its have vowed to make the coastal the Gwadar Port and busi- was equivalent to a 200 basis The Modi government’s drop of both the entities being sufficient capital to manage cy rate, which contributes to product market efficiency is city the single largest contrib- nesses to be set up at Gwadar point interest rate hike. key argument to justify demon- entangled in legal woes. risks and negative return on weakening the soundness of its undermined by a lack of trade utor to the country’s national Free Zone, the Express Tribune The Reserve Bank of India etisation was to reduce the use “...This is to inform that RBI assets for two consecutive banking system. openness and the labour mar- economic output in seven years reported. has since February 2019 deliv- of cash which makes financial vide their letter dated October years. India is ranked also high at ket is characterised by a lack of by creating 47,000 jobs with “It (issuing of ordinance) is ered a 135 basis point rate cut transaction an expensive affair 9, 2019, informed that the The RBI move came 15th place in terms of corporate worker rights’ protections, new investments worth bil- a turning point for Pakistan’s in order to revive economic but the research report con- application for voluntary amal- amidst the Delhi Police’s governance, while it is ranked insufficiently developed active lions of dollars, according to a economy and now billions of activity which fell to over a six- cluded that in modern India gamation of lndiabulls Housing Economic Offences Wing reg- second globally for sharehold- labour market policies and media report. dollars will be invested in year low at 5 per cent during cash continues to serve an Finance Limited and lndiabulls istering a complaint against the er governance, the WEF study critically low participation of China Overseas Ports Gwadar,” Zhang told the medi- the April-June quarter. essential role in facilitating Commercial Credit Limited board of LVB alleging cheating showed. In terms of the market women. Holding Company (COPHC) apersons. “The magnitude of the economic activity. IANS with the Lakshmi Vilas Bank and misappropriation of funds. 3  ;  C    

Democrats know it. For pure- grounds to impeach Trump, a “Your unprecedented have already heard the ly political reasons, the Republican, based on a whistle- actions have left the President President’s own words do us a @ defiant White House has Democrats have decided their blower’s account that said he with no choice. In order to ful- favour though. The President’s Arefused to cooperate with desire to overturn the out- asked Ukrainian President fil his duties to the American actions threaten our national virtue,” Pelosi said. Biden. In the letter written to the Democrats in the impeach- come of the 2016 election Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a people, the Constitution, the security, violate our “The American people the Democratic leaders, White ment enquiry against President allows them to conduct a so- July 25 phone call to help Executive Branch, and all Constitution and undermine resident Donald Trump is have already heard the House counsel Pat Cipollone Donald Trump, saying their called impeachment inquiry investigate his Democratic future occupants of the Office the integrity of our elections. P“trying to make lawlessness President’s own words do us a rejected the allegations against move was “baseless” and “con- that ignores the fundamental political rival Biden. of the Presidency, President The White House letter is only a virtue”, House of favour though. The President’s President Trump terming it stitutionally invalid”. The rights guaranteed to every In the 8-page letter, White Trump and his Administration the latest attempt to cover up Representatives Speaker Nancy actions threaten our national baseless and unconstitutional. enquiry is trying to find out if American,” she said. House counsel Pat Cipollone cannot participate in your par- his betrayal of our democracy, Pelosi has said. security, violate our In a strongly worded state- President Trump held back “These partisan proceed- rejected the allegations against tisan and unconstitutional and to insist that the President Pelosi’s comment came Constitution and undermine ment, Pelosi said that the White aid to Ukraine to push ings are an affront to the President Trump, terming it inquiry under these circum- is above the law,” she said. after the White House in a let- the integrity of our elections. House should be warned that it to investigate former US Constitution — as they are baseless and unconstitutional. stances,” Cipollone said. Later a senior administra- ter to the Democrat leaders on The White House letter is only continued efforts to hide the Vice-President Joe Biden, who being held behind closed doors “President Trump and his He said Trump is focused tion official told Tuesday refused the latest attempt to cover up truth of the President’s abuse of is running for the 2020 and deny the President the Administration reject your on fulfilling his promises to the reporters that for any cooperation his betrayal of our democracy, power from the American peo- Democratic presidential right to call witnesses, to cross- baseless, unconstitutional American people.Reacting to the first time in from President and to insist that the President ple will be regarded as further nomination. examine witnesses, to have efforts to overturn the democ- the letter, House of America’s histo- Trump in the is above the law,” she said. evidence of obstruction. Speaking to reporters, access to evidence, and many ratic process,” he said in his let- Representatives Speaker Nancy ry, the House of impeachment Democrats in the US “President, you are not White House Press Secretary other basic rights,” she said ter dated October 8, a copy of Pelosi said President Trump Representatives is investigations by House of Representatives are above the law. You will be held Stephanie Grisham said the soon after the White House which was released to the press. was “trying to make lawlessness now purporting the Opposition. examining whether there are accountable. letter is manifest- impeachment probe against sent a letter to the Opposition The White House letter comes a virtue”. to proceed on an “For a while, grounds to impeach Trump, a ly wrong, and is simply anoth- President Trump is Democratic leaders in the hours after the Trump admin- “For a while, the President impeachment the President has Republican, based on a whistle- er unlawful attempt to hide the purely political and an attempt House of Representatives, istration blocked the US ambas- has tried to normalise lawless- inquiry against tried to nor- blower’s account that said he facts of the Trump to overturn the democratic informing them of the Trump sador to the European Union ness. Now, he is trying to make the President malise lawless- asked Ukrainian President Administration’s brazen efforts process. administration’s decision. Gordon Sondland from appear- lawlessness a virtue,” Pelosi said without conduct- ness. Now, he is Zelenskiy in a July 25 phone to pressure foreign powers to “The President has done The Democrats are exam- ing before a congressional in a statement. ing a vote on the trying to make call to help investigate intervene in the 2020 elec- nothing wrong and the ining whether there are impeachment investigation. “The American people House floor. lawlessness a Democratic political rival Joe tions,” Pelosi said. 65 QP 5 ,' , *-*- # 85  5   %%    L     - QL # "  =j    "   United Nations: * *-* The United culprits are the United States, Nations has an overall annual Brazil, Argentina, Mexico )A London: Britain and the U operating budget of several bil- and Iran.In all, 64 countries wishes.The fate of his appeal European Union on lion dollars, covering every- owe money to the UN. Also on was not immediately clear. Wednesday agreed to hold last- 6 thing from humanitarian work the list of budget delinquents undreds of masked pro- Leung emerged as one of ditch talks aimed at securing a to disarmament, but right now, are Venezuela, North Korea, 3& testers yelling “Revolution the figureheads of protest in Brexit deal with just days left to 86 H it’s just trying to make sure its South Korea, the Democratic Now!” crammed the sidewalk Hong Kong after 2014’s failed thrash out an agreement, as Beijing: employees get paid after this Republic of Congo, Israel and China on Wednesday The USD 2.75 billion trans- in front of Hong Kong’s High nonviolent demonstrations each side trades accusations of month. How did the world Saudi Arabia. said President Xi Jinping’s Himalayan project under the Court and spilled onto the over Beijing’s decision to a failure to compromise. body end up more than USD The last country to have forthcoming Nepal visit would controversial Belt and Road street in an impassioned show restrict elections. Brexit Secretary Steve 200 million in the red? The paid up is war-wracked Syria, result in “historic outcomes”, Initiative is considered to be one of support on Wednesday for Among supporters who Barclay will meet his EU coun- U answer: member states who UN spokesman Stephane including a new blueprint of the most ambitious infra- an activist appealing a six-year gathered outside the hearing terpart Michel Barnier in have not paid their expected Dujarric said Tuesday at his for the trans-Himalayan con- structure plans ever undertak- prison sentence for his part in was Kenny Lee, 23, who said Brussels on Thursday in an contributions, including the US. daily press conference.In a let- nectivity network. en by the Chinese Government a violent nightlong clash Leung “has inspired a lot of attempt to break the impasse On Tuesday, Secretary- ter sent Monday to the 37,000 Xi will arrive in abroad. Xi’s visit will consolidate with police. Hong Kong people, especially before an October 17-18 sum- j General Antonio Guterres employees at the UN secre- Kathmandu for an overnight the political foundation for As a prison service bus our young people.” Even jailed, mit. “We’ve put forward serious warned of the “worst cash cri- tariat, which was obtained by visit on October 12 from China-Nepal bilateral ties and with mesh-covered windows Leung’s activism still resonates proposals and have been willing sis facing the United Nations in AFP, Guterres said the UN had Chennai after his informal provide a new blueprint for the drove Edward Leung away after as Hong Kong is again gripped to be flexible. Now it’s time for nearly a decade.” a deficit of USD 230 million as summit with Prime Minister joint development of the BRI the hearing, supporters pressed by protests that started in June the EU to do the same,” Barclay He cautioned the UN “runs of the end of September. Narendra Modi. This would be cooperation, Luo said. up against the vehicle, briefly and have snowballed. tweeted. But Barnier appeared the risk of depleting its liquid- On Tuesday, he indicated if the first official visit by a He said the two sides will blocking traffic, and held five “He started spreading his more downbeat, playing down U ity reserves by the end of the the world body had not taken Chinese president in the strengthen the BRI cooperation fingers up in their air. idea a few years ago but at hopes of a breakthrough before month and defaulting on pay- initiative to cut spending since Himalayan nation after 23 and accelerate the trans- That symbolises the five that time, not many EU leaders meet, even as he k ments to staff and vendors.” start of the year, the hole would years. “It is a historic visit. The Himalayan multi-dimensional demands of Hong Kong’s latest people really understood him promised to work around the Several member states are have been even bigger in visit will yield historic outcome connectivity network. “The protest movement for univer- and some even criticised him,” clock to the deadline. U behind in their dues payments. October — possibly USD 600 with historic significance and cross-Himalayan multi-con- sal suffrage, amnesty for arrest- said J Sze, a supporter in He said the EU could not The UN will not publicly million and could have affect- implications,” Chinese Vice nectivity network is taking ed demonstrators and other her 20s. accept Britain’s proposals as 2 identify those countries, but ed last month’s General Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui shape,” he said, adding the two they stand, arguing they would sources told AFP the main Assembly. AFP told a media briefing here. countries are working towards undermine peace and weaken 836 expanding border ports, railway, the European single market. road, aviation and telecommu- “As I speak to you now, we’re not nications networks. The BRI on the point of envisioning and project, critics say, is saddling finding a deal,” he said. Britain nations with debt. India has is due to leave the EU on U been severely critical of the October 31, more than three BRI, the pet project of the years after a landmark referen- 2 Chinese President, as it com- dum that has dominated domes- prises the USD 60 billion China- tic politics and divided the 336 Pakistan Economic Corridor, nation. British Prime Minister which passes through Pakistan- Boris Johnson has promised to occupied Kashmir. PTI take the country out of the bloc after nearly five decades of inte- U gration — with or without a U withdrawal agreement. AFP

ammy Abraham says England are Tprepared to defy UEFA rules on racism and walk off the pitch if they face abuse during Euro 2020 qualifiers. Gareth Southgate’s team travel to the Czech Republic and Bulgaria for back-to-back matches on Friday and Monday. The second game, in Sofia, will be closely watched as the hosts will be playing in the Vasil Levski National Stadium, partially closed as a sanction following previous incidents of racism. England’s players received similar abuse in their qualifier against Montenegro in Podgorica earlier this year, where they stayed on the pitch and won 5-1. Southgate has said England will follow UEFA’s three-step protocol for racial abuse. The first step is for the referee to made aware of any racism and halt the game for an announcement to be weighed up,” Milan technical made. If the abuse continues, the ref- director Paolo Maldini told a eree will suspend the game for a peri- allen Italian giants AC press conference in the city. od of time. The third and final step FMilan on Wednesday “Being the seventh round will see the official abandon the appointed Stefano Pioli as it can be seen as a gamble, but game. their new coach a day after his we want to be protagonists this But Abraham, 22, suggested that predecessor Marco Giampaolo season. if England's players believe someone was sacked after just seven “This is why we decided to is not comfortable, captain Harry ❝ games in charge. change with an experienced Kane could lead them off the pitch U The 53-year-old former coach. For a young team we before the three steps are played out Inter Milan boss arrives on a wanted a coach with strong if they are not working. two-year deal, reported to be ideas.” "We've touched base on how to worth in the region of two mil- Pioli managed city rivals deal with the situation," said the lion euros ($2.2 million) a sea- Inter Milan in the 2016-2017 Chelsea forward. "Harry Kane even son. season, but has been without said that if it happens and we're not tocols, that's what we need to do. If it Giampaolo was fired after a team since resigning from happy with it, we speak to the player does get to the extreme, maybe differ- just 111 days in the job as the Fiorentina last April. and if he's not happy, we all come off ent action might be taken." former seven-time European He has solid experience the pitch together. Ashley Young was subjected to champions slipped to 13th coaching top Italian clubs “It’s a team thing. Don’t isolate one monkey chants in Sofia during an place in Serie A, following a including Bologna, Lazio, Inter person, we’re a whole team. If it hap- England game in 2011. run of four defeats in seven and Fiorentina, but has never pens to one of us, it happens to all of The Bulgarian Football Union was games. won any trophies as a coach. us.” fined 40,000 euros (£36,000) by UEFA The appointment of Pioli, The #PioliOut hashtag Defender Trent Alexander- for “discriminatory” chanting and an experienced coach but one quickly trended worldwide Arnold, 21, believes the protocols will for the lighting and throwing of fire- who has never won a trophy in on thanks to the angry be followed but that in any potential- works. his 16-year managerial career, reaction from Milan fans ly threatening situation a different Abraham suffered racial abuse was a surprise one for the 18- unhappy at his lack of tro- course of action may be appropriate. online earlier this season, targeted by time Serie A champions, who phies. “We need to be professional ath- trolls after missing a penalty in the won their last league title in “I’m preparing for this letes,” said the Liverpool player. "We Super Cup shoot-out defeat to 2011. adventure with great enthusi- have an obligation to follow the pro- Liverpool. “It’s a choice that has been asm,” said Pioli.

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This may be the most counter- directly away from your goals is wast- Switching between a laptop to Sadly, those who choose to skip plan- intuitive advice you have ever ing your time. work on a spreadsheet, your phone ning mistakenly believe they are sav- received: by going slower, you can Things such as hobbies that you to check an email, and a tablet to pull ing time, a folly obvious to your boss, save time. don’t really enjoy anymore, groups up a presentation is a recipe for dis- co-workers, and clients. Instead of rushing to send a that you are a member of that have aster. Each time you move between Popping in and out of your cryptic email that result in three or a lot of time commitment but don’t devices, you likely succumb to a dis- inbox creates a “start-stop-start” pat- four back-and-forth exchanges relate to your goals, friends who traction or two, and then have to tern of work activity. Your wasted before the other person understands make you feel low when you are with refocus yourself. As often as possi- time quickly adds up when you con- your intent go slower and compose them, ble, try to collect everything you’ll sider the time it takes to refocus after a clear and complete message that the Really look at how you spend need on one device during a prep each stop. A dozen email trips each other person understands the first your time, and what proportion of period before you get started, so you day can cost you one completed time. what you do is helping your towards can work from one device as you go. product each week. Instead of rushing out a report your goals in life. You may be sur- Any time you spend on less Unless you are expecting an that triggers alarm bells across your prised at the results. With those important activities is a step back- important task-related message, each business... go slower and "socialize" things that you really should drop, get ward, especially when time-sensitive day you should schedule the 3 spe- your conclusions before you release out of them confidently and learn to priority tasks and goals are con- cific time slots for checking email: the report, giving others the oppor- say NO more to things that don’t help cerned. Structuring your task time mid-morning, after lunch, and mid- tunity to influence - and understand you. works because it provides an appeal- afternoon. - your conclusions. There will of course be some ing set of instructions in your mind For that matter, the same goes for Instead of rushing to furnish things that you can’t avoid in life – about when to start and when to stop. your voicemail, text messages and your apartment, buy a new house or but if you can manage things better Lack of planning not only wastes other smartphone-related activities. plan a vacation.. go slower and fig- then you will have more time to get time, but can really stress you out. Reduce these harmful interruptions ure out what will really make you to where you want to be in life, and Keys are the most common by sticking to a set schedule. happy over the long run. ultimately this will make you happi- thing that are lost in people’s homes Honestly, 5 minutes is all you It takes far less time to do some- er. – taking forever to find, and usual- need to establish a short list of tasks, thing right the first time, than to suf- Flicking through the endless ly when you need to be out of the create a daily schedule, and prioritize fer through countless rushed efforts. channels available and not really door and on your way somewhere. your activities in the order of impor- Treat time as the most precious watching much of anything – or sim- Whether it is your wallet, an impor- tance. By creating a plan each morn- of all gifts, because it is. These ply the habit of watching TV every tant letter, cheque book or a price of ing you’ll have much more success in should all come with a warning – night and not doing something else jewellery – it’s so frustrating and follow-through on what matters once you have signed into Facebook, on social media and email nowadays, that would make you happier. One stressful when it can’t be found. most. Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, your most people use it in one way or very easy way to do this is to invest This can’t be said enough when Let’s face it, some people are email, etc… then time will pass by another – but it’s important not to let J in TV systems that allow you to you are organizing yourself and your more open to distractions than oth- double quick. it take over. record. You can record programmes home. If you and all your family mem- ers. Do you find yourself beginning People often say that they had- Spending a set time 2 or three and series and watch them when you bers are aware of where to put things, work on a priority task only to be n’t realised how long they spent on times a day works best – usually first want to and not be dictated to by the and then create new habits that interrupted by a passing co-worker? these things until they were asked to thing in the morning, at lunchtime, schedule. ensure that they are put back each and It’s possible that you are inviting time how much of a day they spent and last thing at night. It’s also Another big bonus is that you every time they are used, then you distraction into your world like a on it – and most were horrified! worth remembering that everyone can fast forward through the breaks, WILL eliminate this time waster magnet. It’s impossible to not spend time can wait – and a few hours won’t and you can watch more of what you once and for all. B >>>:<> A  U U      x    U he Sky is Pink, the title of director real life makes it even more special. In Self-admittedly, Farhan chooses x  Shonali Bose’s forthcoming film, the film, all the scenes actually did hap- roles that are inspirational. Be it the role   Treminds me of my early school days pen. It was great to join Shonali’s film.” of an athlete, fighting from his traumat-  when I used to paint the sky purple in my The film is a love story of a real- ic past and emerging victorious, in colouring books. I imagined it to be in life couple, which is told through the Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, or a vulnerable L my favourite colour as I didn’t want the lens of their teenage daughter, Aisha poet who expressed his pain through sky to be conventionally and literally Chaudhary, who had succumbed to writing in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, blue. Little did I know that this idea pulmonary fibrosis. Despite her suffer- or a musician passionate enough to would match that of a filmmaker’s ing, Aisha’s optimistic view towards life make his dream come alive in Rock vision. became an inspiration for many and On!!, every now and then, he has tried So when I dig deeper and ask actor she delivered several motivational to be versatile and, in turn, inspired U Farhan Akhtar the reason, he laughs speeches before her death at TEDx many. He says, “When I hear or read and gives me an “inside scoop” and Talks. something, it has to have something   reveals that in the film, the younger So had Farhan heard of Aisha humane about it in order to appeal me.  version of Ishaan — the son of Aditi before the film? No. “I had not heard If I read something and it moves me, Chaudhary (played by Priyanka of Aisha or the Chaudhary family until inspires me or speaks to me in a way Chopra) and Niren Chaudhary Siddharth (Roy Kapoor, producer) that it makes me feel things, I want to   (played by Farhan) — calls his told me that Shonali would like to meet experience being a part of it through mother, who is in London, and me for the film. He told me about the film. It matters the most to me.” tells her how his teacher at Aisha’s talks, which were available Well, certainly, with so many hats school was upset with him online. I watched a few of them and — that of a director, actor, producer, because he coloured the sky found them incredibly moving. I read screenplay writer and even a singer — pink in his drawing. “That’s the script and instantly agreed. I just a film could be made with Farhan U when Aditi tells him, ‘Don’t let felt that I am doing it!” says he. alone! He laughs and wants the ques- anyone tell you what colour your The film revolves around Niren tion to be repeated, “Haanji?” He then sky should be. If you want it to be and Aditi, who, as a couple, are very says, “No. A film requires a team. I pink, you should paint it pink.’ And that O open and don’t restrict their daughter guess I am very fortunate to have been M is what the philosophy of the film and the for anything or cry over the fact that working around such people who are U Chaudhary family too is,” says Farhan. This she is going to die soon. Instead, they sensitive to the fact that I enjoy doing certainly gave meaning to my idea, which was enable her to keep her spirits up. various things. So whenever I am otherwise looked at as flawed, and answered D “Aditi and Niren are extremely for- focussed on one aspect, for example, the long-lost query — why can’t I paint my ward-thinking people but at the same music or writing or acting, I always find O sky purple? time, they also maintain their connec- people who are supportive of it. They This is also something that Farhan per- tion with their roots. They are very are constantly filling in spaces that are sonally agrees with and is evident in his family-oriented. They want to stay con- left vacant while I am doing something words when he tells us how he finds space nected with each other. This, in a way, else. I am very thankful for this sup- between his reel and real life as he is always shows how there are all kinds of India port structure, it allows me to be me,” surrounded with multiple projects. He says, and not just one kind of it. An Indian says the actor. “I think you always somehow find time to could be as modern or contemporary It has been 18 years since Dil D be able to do things, which you like to do or forward-thinking as much as s/he Chahta Hai, with which Farhan had and think are important. Currently, I have could be traditional or conservative. made his debut as a director. Did he this joy of The Sky is Pink releasing and also That’s also what makes this country so sense its cult appeal at the time? He D shooting for my next project, Toofan, which amazing,” he says. never imagined it. “When you’re work- is very interesting. But amid all this, I do find Farhan was bowled over by the fact ing on a project, you put in so much time to spend with my kids. I make space for that the duo had such an open to it, you don’t know or think how it things which I want to do.” approach to deal with every situation would turn out to be. It’s only later that Explaining what drew him to the film, and were “ready to put every possibil- you’re happy and also, surprised, that Farhan says, “Apart from being a very well- ity into consideration to keep their it turned out so well. I am grateful that written and constructed script, the fact that daughter alive and give her a healthi- the audience loved Dil Chahta Hai,” it is an amazing story of people inspired from er and longer life.” says he, signing off. D E F3 " * -*,   - - *4   -$ D L9 scar-winning composer AR Rahman says that Othere is a lot of social stigma around musi- cians, which is reflected on the big screen now. Rahman is attending the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) with the team of , which is produced and co-written by the Grammy and Oscar-winning musician. “It’s like a fairy tale, where a guy has to write a 100 songs to win the limate change isn’t just becoming girl, but it's not that simple,” said he. Cthe talk for environment activists. “The social stigma goes that musicians are The debate around plastic ban and always drunk and dead at the end,” he added. “If zero-waste policy has reached fash- you look at most of the iconic films, they are all ion designers too. Designers at FDCI’s losers. For example, A Star Is Born, or they com- India Fashion Week 2019 focussed on mit suicide. Inside Llewyn Davis, he gets thrown sustainable development and drew out by his sister. Why is that stigma, which is    inspiration from nature in their reflecting in the films? Why can’t we make some- designs and motifs. thing on the success story of a singer? Not just  U Designer Amita Gupta success story, but also the internal war which a L Sustainable’s collection, Prith-WE, creative person goes through,” Rahman ques- U attempted sustainability in every step tioned. U of the way — yarn to yardage until the The singer performed live to the music of 99 final garment. Using techniques of Songs at BIFF, leaving the audience spellbound. Jamdani and Batik, Amita created a The film’s team also walked the red carpet and x variety of handwoven khadi fabrics also took a selfie with over 3,500 audience mem- U and translates them into fun, and easy bers. The film, directed by Vishwesh to wear silhouettes. Promoting Krishnamoorthy, played as part of the festival’s M the idea of ‘zero waste’, the col- Open Cinema strand. lection utilised the warp Rahman has worked with the best in the wastage from the looms and industry. He tells why he chose to work with new- U converted it into a range of comer Krishnamoorthy for the project. “I know exclusive garments. that if I worked with somebody else, I’d be intim- Designer Diksha Khanna’s idated to tell them any of my 5> collection Pine Breeze, on ideas. I wanted somebody the other hand, took who’s like a friend, who is one back to one’s also a musician. We found childhood memo- Vishwesh and we shared ries as she drew the same vision,” he said. inspiration It took the duo a year zU from her days to come up with a L spent in draft they were sat- Almora and isfied with. The U painted the ettes that fall within the handwoven linen. team then went U quaint pic- androgynous range and Another collection, Dastaan by through an exten- turesque town are complemented with Pramaa by Pratima Pandey narrated sive auditioning nestled in lap of nature-inspired motifs. how the label embodies the nuances process with cast- U Himalayas in Hilly, uneven pathways and the shades of the rich Indian ing director x her designs. She are reimagined with handloom. Using the delicate and lux- Mukesh Chhabra said, “It is a loosely-pleated denims, uriously rich Chanderi fabric, Pratima and finally chose z perfect patched with languid layered it with opulent embroidery of debutant Ehan escapade from sheer Chanderi layers. flora and fauna motifs. 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She did her >;< schooling from St. Thomas School, Mandir he Institute of Chartered benchmarking, CA Prafulla P Marg, New Delhi. And is TAccountants of India (ICAI) has Chhajed, President ICAI, said, “The now doing her gradua- always strived for academic and pro- benchmarking of the CA qualification tion in Banking and fessional excellence for its key stake- is comparable to RQF Level 7, Master’s Insurance from Maharaja holders — students and members. degree standard. It would not only Surajmal Institute, New With the aim of expanding the oppor- strengthen the position of ICAI mem- Delhi. A Management stu- tunities for professionals in foreign bers but would also help aspiring CAs, dent by profession, Vridhi is jurisdictions, the Institute had engaged corporates to gain a better under- also a trained Kathak and UK NARIC (The National standing on the relevance and stand- Bharatnatyam classical dancer, Recognition Information Centre for ing of the CA qualification.” she likes to carve her ideas the United Kingdom), a renowned UK He further added that ICAI mem- through poetry. Her hobbies national agency responsible for pro- bers are facing difficulty in settling are to swim and skate. viding information and expert opin- abroad. This evaluation would help In 2018, she won the Miss ion on qualifications and skills world- them in deciding the stage of a pro- Teen India pageant and was wide to conduct an independent fessional qualification for ICAI mem- the 1st runner’s up. Vridhi benchmarking study, evaluating the bers because now they know that has keen interest in being an comparability of the ICAI they not only possess a profession- IAS officer in future. The Intermediate and Final level in the al qualification of relevance very congenial Miss Teen context of the UK and UAE education but a qualification that is India World is focussed systems. comparable to RQF and is never seen Speaking on the UK NARIC Level 7. beating the bush.

he Union Territory of Jammu and TKashmir has been a top news trend with the sudden revocation of Article 370. Numerous petitions have been filed 8 before the Supreme Court criticising the development so much that Ranjan Gogoi, the present Chief Justice of India, hint-    *  --**** * - * *",- *--  /7'- ed he would visit the Valley to assess mer- its himself. In such times of political tur- *  * * 2:3-  9-- *% 505E% #=9 5,0 * bulence, creating waves in the geo-polit- ical, regional and territorial dynamics of there. On the other hand, India, although matter of the repeal of the Article. Since unilateral control of the territory. Instrument of Accession, signed by the UT, almost every strata of the soci- a country with no official religion, chose the Constituent Assembly did not make Unfortunately, this breach of mutual bona Maharaja Hari Singh, declares that the ety had an opinion about it. For many it to adopt a democratic form of gover- such a recommendation before its disso- fide has opened fresh gateway to enter- State could not be compelled to accept was another trending topic to create nance where political rulers would be lution in 1957, Article 370 has taken on tain the “theory of Deeming Fiction”, thus any future Constitution of India, i.e. nei- memes while for some it was a matter of elected by direct voting. Hence Maharaja the features of a “permanent provision” resulting in a one-sided decision-making ther India nor the State of Jammu and nationalism and courage. In this whole Hari Singh feared being thrown out of despite being titled a temporary provi- authority. Kashmir can unilaterally amend or abro- exercise of decoding Article 370, many power since Jammu & Kashmir was a sion in the Constitution. The present government has made gate Article 370, except in accordance chose to be lawyers, by taking both sides Muslim-dominated state. Being stuck in On April 3, 2018, the Supreme Court way for future government and leaders with the terms of the Article 370, com- of the equation. I will try to be rational. a “cliff and fire” situation, the Maharaja of India gave a similar opinion declaring to entertain possibilities and outcomes plying all the provisions contained in it. When the rulers of the princely prioritised self-interest over and above that Article 370 had acquired a perma- which may not be desired by the people Art370(3): Notwithstanding any- states were asked to accede to any one of public interest, creating a political earth- nent status. It stated that since the State of India. It further creates a situation thing in the foregoing provisions of this the two dominions — India or Pakistan quake of statelessness and an abyss for Constituent Assembly had ceased to where, by arm-twisting the sensitive article, the President may, by public noti- — by signing the Instrument of generations to suffer. exist, the President of India would not be states, one can ensure monopoly. With fication, declare that this article shall Accession, nobody could have imagined On plain reading, the Constitution of able to fulfill the mandatory provisions past instances of unfair practices by polit- cease to be operative or shall be opera- a third option to the situation, i.e. con- Jammu & Kashmir had focussed how the required for its abrogation. Subsequently, ical parties and coalitions at the Centre, tive only with such exceptions and mod- ducting a plebiscite to determine which last man to provide a representation for via the presidential order 2019, proviso examples being the misuse of Article 356 ifications and from such date as he may way they would go. Before continuing state of Jammu and Kashmir in times of to clause (3) of article 370 of the (State Emergency) and Governor’s role in specify. further, a quick digression towards failure of the Constitutional machinery Constitution, the expression “Constituent forming State Governments, this too, Provided that the recommendation of Alighieri Dante, the renowned Italian would be the Governor, duly aided by the Assembly of the State referred to in clause runs antithetical to democracy. the Legislative Assembly of the State poet, shall be helpful in setting the cor- Cabinet Ministers of the Legislative (2)” was replaced with “Legislative Article 92 of the Constitution of referred to in clause (2) shall be neces- rect backdrop. In his famous work, The Assembly of the State. In situations of Assembly of the State”, thus allowing fresh Jammu & Kashmir and Article 370 of the sary before the President issues such a Divine Comedy, Dante described a close President’s rule, the “theory of Deeming power to the elected legislature of the Constitution of India clearly show the notification. reflection of hell with his famous design Fiction” would come into play, allowing state to give assent to the Governor, for legislative intent of the framers that the Such bullish approach to single — a funnel-shaped structure with layers the Parliament to discharge the functions “abrogating, repealing and amending” the last word on sovereignty of Jammu handedly crushing the immunity provi- depicting stages of hell. In describing so, of the State Assembly of Jammu and effectiveness of Article 370. &Kashmir vests with its people i.e. the sion of the state’s sovereignty is a clever Dante quoted, “The darkest places in hell Kashmir. However, on arriving at this In the case of Mohd Maqbool Legislative Assembly of Jammu and solution bypassing the prescribed solu- are reserved for those who maintain their stage, a mischief was played which made the parties to the dispute, leaving scope Damnoo vs State of Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir. In the light of recent develop- tion. In my opinion, there could not have neutrality in the times of moral crisis.” way for the Government of India to uni- for only one possible solution, i.e. the [(1972) 1 SCC 536] the petitioner chal- ments, it would be criminal to ignore the been any substitute to the consent of the The fate of Jammu and Kashmir, a place laterally outlaw the Constitutional temporary status of Article 370 shall be lenged the constitutionality of inter- difference in the words “under Article Legislative Assembly of Jammu & attributed to be heaven on earth, was Sovereignty of the State of Jammu and revoked only after being approved by the preting and replacing the Sadar-i-Riyasat 370” and “on Article 370.” While in the Kashmir, in the case where the applica- sealed when Maharaja Hari Singh main- Kashmir. It cannot be the case that the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, rep- with the Governor of the state. The former case, the President can pursue bility of the Article 370 of the tained a state of neutrality on the anticipation of framers never reached this resented through its Constituent Supreme Court of India held that the unilateral decisions under Article 370, the Constitution of India was concerned. Instrument of Accession in 1947. In what possibility of mischievous unilateral Assembly. However, in October 2015, the “Governor is the successor to the Sadar- latter does not allow the President, act- Such manufactured acceptance by the could be tagged as the perfect political shift in power towards the Union of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir ruled e-Riyasat and is able to give the State ing in the shoes of Sadar-e-Riyasat of the Parliament, followed by the resolution oxymoron, the situation before Maharaja India. that Article 370 cannot be “abrogated, Government’s concurrence to any State, to iron out the very legality of passed by the President, issued under Hari Singh was nothing close to what To end the confusion, at the time of repealed or even amended.” It explained amendments under Article 370.” With Article 370. This would completely frus- Article 370(3) rendering all clauses of other rulers had faced. Since Pakistan was introducing Article 370 and framing the that the clause (3) of the Article conferred removal of the last firewall, no special sta- trate the pious agreement of sovereign- Article 370 inoperative does not reflect a Muslim country, Maharaja Hari Singh, Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir, power to the State’s Constituent Assembly tus condition was left to be entertained, ty noted in the Instrument of Accession the will of the people of Jammu & being a Hindu ruler, feared for his life framers assumed a bona fide from both to recommend to the President on the allowing the President of India to be in dated October 26, 1947. Clause 7 of this Kashmir. 2

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-  * Bumrah was hardly missed despite his ndia captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday proposed phenomenal presence in red ball crick- Ithat points for an away victory in the World Test mproving on near perfection would " @$23  et over the last 18 months. Championship should be doubled while reiterating be India’s aim while building on the 96>4 9 '469 / While India, unless forced by any that the ongoing inaugural edition has raised the stan- Ismall positives from a huge loss will unforeseen injury, are unlikely to dards in the five-day format. be South Africa’s focus when the two change their playing XI, the South Currently, a team gets 120 points for a series clean mismatched sides clash in the second Africans might be tempted to drop one sweep, irrespective of whether it’s a two-match Test starting here from Thursday. among Senuran Muthusamy and Dane series or five-match series on home and away basis. Virat Kohli’s men ticked almost all Piedt, who were taken to the cleaners “If you would have asked me to make the points the boxes during their 203-run win in by the Indian batsmen. table, I would give double the points for an away Test the opening encounter in Rohit was especially hard on them win. That is something I would definitely like to see Visakhapatnam and they would like to and hit a world record 13 sixes in the may be after first edition,” Kohli replied when asked maintain the same intensity in their bid game. about the prevailing points system of the World to seal the series in Pune itself. It could well be Muthusamy and in Championship. It is difficult to improve upon a per- that case batsman Zubayr Hamza may India are leading the table with 160 points, cour- fect show but trust Kohli to find a new get a look in. tesy 120 from their 2-0 sweep in the Caribbean and challenge for his team in his pursuit of If Piedt is dropped, the Proteas 40 gained from the 203-run win in the first Test against excellence. could be tempted to try Lungi Ngidi, South Africa. It certainly won’t be a bad idea who could make a difference with his Kohli is happy that in the current scenario, no against an opposition which doesn’t pace and movement. team would want to play for a draw. have the wherewithal to pose consistent In any case, it will be an uphill bat- “Look, the importance of every challenge over five days. tle for the visitors. game has become that much Rohit Sharma 2.0’s blockbuster re- more. In earlier situations, in entry into Test arena as an opener with BC a three-match series, you twin hundreds was a calculated punt, India (XI) Virat Kohli (captain), probably would have played out that worked wonderfully well first up Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, a draw, but teams are going to go for Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri. Chesteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, for wins and get those extra With Mayank Agarwal also show- Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha points. So, I think it’s great for Test ing signs of making every chance (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, cricket” the Indian captain said. count, as he did with his maiden dou- Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Kohli also observed that ble hundred in Visakhapatnam, India’s Sharma, Mohammed the points table has made it opening woes at least (in home condi- Shami. all the more demanding tions) for the next four Tests (two vs South Africa: Faf du for the players who need Bangladesh next month) could be his- Plessis (captain), Dean to be very professional. tory for the time being. Elgar, Aiden Markram, “The matches are The heavy duty batting line-up that Theunis de Bruyn, going to be that much also includes Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Temba Bavuma, more exciting is what we Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari Quinton de Kock all feel and already expe- would look to make a heftier contribu- (wk), Kagiso rienced that. We have to tion if the pitch at the Gahunje Stadium nature will be on offer for the upcom- first Test but chances of a Steve Smith tus. Rabada, Keshav be professional in every aids batsmen. ing game and even if curator Pandurang like 2017 batting masterclass on a One can only hope that Shami Maharaj, Vernon session that we play. It was at this very ground that the Salgaokar offers anything remotely dodgy track may not be possible. remains niggle-free as he was seen hob- Philander, Lungi “It will be much Indian Test team endured its last bat- close, chances of India, armed with two Ashwin, with a match haul of eight bling on his run-up in the first innings Ngidi, Dane Piedt, more demanding on the players ting collapse at home, against Australia seasoned spinners in Ravichandran wickets, and Jadeja, with his all-round in Visakhapatnam even though it Senuran now, which is a good thing as in 2017 on a rank turner where off- Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, might fin- solidity, give this team a menacing look became better in the second innings. Muthusamy, it will keep the standard of Test spinner Nathan Lyon and left-arm ish it off in less than four days. in home conditions. Ishant Sharma was also steady Zubayr Hamza, cricket high. These are the spinner Steve O’Keefe made lives mis- The dogged Dean Elgar and the ele- Also Mohammed Shami's mastery during both the innings without being Heinrich only things that we have expe- erable. gant Quinton de Kock have shown a lot with the semi new and old ball on dry spectacular. Klaasen, Anrich rienced so far in terms of Chances are slim that a pitch of that of character with their hundreds in the tracks is slowly attaining legendary sta- Such was their impact that Jasprit Nortje. changes,” Kohli said. 18 Du Plessis said during his pre-match a lot of lessons to learn,” he opined. that with World Test Championship media conference. While he didn’t go into the on, pitches won't be diabolical in kipper Faf du Plessis feels that “Just learn from (the use of) his specifics, Du Plessis indicated that nature. Syounger South African fast angles of the crease and how does he there could be a change in the play- Du Plessis was part of the Proteas bowlers can learn a lot from Indian reverse the ball. So yeah there’s def- ing XI, going into the next Test side that was whipped by India in pacer Mohammed Shami as to initely something to learn from.” match. 2015 during a Nagpur Test which was 9 how one can be so devastating What Du Plessis found fascinat- “For me, it is about picking the over within two and half days. In fact, in home con- ing was the intensity with which team, trying to find guys that can win the Nagpur pitch was later rated flexible but as I said it can't be ditions. Shami bowled on the fifth day. you matches. So we’ve to find out “poor” by the ICC. possible if the team doesn’t buy Shami “There’s a huge intensity about who are the guys that can pick 20 "With the Test championship, it ndia captain Virat Kohli is into it. The guys have bought bowled a his bowling. You are going to bowl wickets and who are the guys that can has changed. Even in South Africa, Ihappy that his team has into it,” said Kohli, who has lost lethal spell short spells in the heat but when you put up their hands and score runs. if you had a below-average pitch, you “bought” into the philosophy of only one Test (vs Australia at on the fifth bowl you have to ensure that you “Obviously, we didn’t get 20 probably got a warning whereas “selfless attitude” and “flexible Pune in 2017) at home as the day in bowl with a lot of intensity and max- wickets in the previous match and now, you have points deducted,” he thinking” which has led to a Indian captain. Visakhapatnam imize it,” the Proteas skipper said. that is something we are trying to fix said. transformed Mohammed Talking about Shami, the that went a long There is in fact a lot to learn from and get better at in this match. End “From the home conditions point Shami and an aware Kuldeep skipper once again spoke about way in India win- the lengths he bowled, reckons Du of the day, that’s what wins you test of view, I think it is not as obvious as Yadav. how Shami’s ability to get ning the first Test by Plessis. match. Our thinking will be to pick making wickets like the one in 2015. From an injury prone tal- movement off the pitch makes 203 runs. “He’s a guy that hits the stumps players that will influence the game Knowing Indian conditions, the turf ent to the most potent seam him deadly even on the most “I spoke to one of a lot. That’s something from a bowl- and win matches for the team.” is a little more red, so I expect the ball bowler on flat decks, according unsuitable surfaces for fast our young bowlers too and said to ing point of view, we have to make In 2017, Pune Test witnessed a to spin a little more than the first Test. to the skipper, Shami's journey bowling. him that it’s a good learning oppor- sure, we are better at. In the first rank turner where India lost (vs “We’ll have to see how the pitch has been nothing short of fas- “I think on the pitches we tunity for you to sit and watch what innings especially, we bowled wide Australia) its last home game in the behaves. I am not a pitch expert but cinating. play, I don't see anyone with so someone does when they’re on top and therefore they scored frequent- longer version in recent times. I think it'll take more turn than the “Now, he (Shami) is taking much seam movement apart of their game in home conditions,” ly square of the wicket. So there are However, Du Plessis insisted first Test.” the responsibility. We don’t from him (Shami),” the skipper need to push Shami anymore. said. We don’t need to tell him What makes Shami stand ‘come on, you need to bowl this apart is his ability to do it reg- spell for us’. He wants the ball, ularly when situations look :[@ he understands the situation hopeless. Goswami (3/33), Shikha chance to play her when he’s given the ball,” Kohli “He is someone who can because he plays all three man is cut out for that role. Pandey (2/38), Ekta maiden ODI after star said on the eve of the second change the complexion of the formats,” Shastri was quot- “I would hate to see a ebutant Priya Bisht (2/8) and Poonam opener Mandhana was Test here on Wednesday. match totally when you don’t oncerned” about his ed as saying by player of his quality sitting DPunia starred in Yadav (2/33) sharing ruled out on the eve of If Shami is at one end of see it coming. His skill is obvi- “Cinjury, head coach in an interview. in the reserves. In the injured Smriti the bulk of the wickets. the game due to a frac- the spectrum, there is young ously there for everyone to see. Ravi Shastri has said that Bumrah is out with a West Indies I was very Mandhana’s absence India cantered to ture on her right toe. chinaman Kuldeep, who must Especially, in the second the Indian team needs to stress fracture and is cur- clear that he should open following a fine bowling victory in 41.4 overs The 23-year-old from be wondering where he has innings, when the situations are be careful about Jasprit rently in the UK to consult and had a chat with Kohli performance to set up with openers Punia (75 Jaipur hit eight bound- gone wrong after having picked difficult he comes in and does Bumrah’s workload man- specialists. While Bumrah about it. This was his India’s emphatic eight- not out off 124) and aries. up five wickets in the last Test the job everytime. It’s great,” agement as the ace pacer has already been ruled out opportunity. wicket win over South Jeminah Rodrigues (55 Rodrigues was back that he played (against said Kohli. plays in all three formats. till the Bangladesh series “Opening is about the Africa in the first ODI off 65) laying the foun- among runs after a lean Australia at Sydney). Players accepting responsi- “Very concerned. in November, the team mindset. You got to here on Wednesday. dation for a resounding run in the preceding The skipper said that even bilities at different stages of the Because he is precious, management doesn’t want respect the new ball. A lot South Africa strug- win. The three-match five-match T20 series Kuldeep knows the reason why game is something that has special, different, and a to take any chance and will of guys in India should gled with the bat after series is not part of the and shared an 83-run he is not in the Test eleven. “amazed”the captain. match-winner. They are consult the best. have opened in the last 20 winning the toss, Women's ODI stand with Punia. It was “No one is self-centered taking opinions on Shastri also spoke on years for the sake of team bowled out for 164 in Championship. a second ODI half-cen- and everyone is thinking about whether he needs surgery. Rohit Sharma opening the balance, but they didn’t 45.1 overs. It was an all- Punia, who has tury for the highly tal- what I can do for the team. It’s We have to be careful batting in test cricket and have the stomach for it round bowling effort played three T20 ented 19-year-old, who the same about Kuldeep. He about his workload said the star bats- Shastri said." from India with Jhulan Internationals, got the smashed seven fours. understands that in India, Ashwin and Jadeja will be our first choices because they give XY us so much more with the bat as well.” ast edition’s bronze-winner / 9"   F*- In the past few years, the LLovlina Borgohain (69kg) Indian team management has and debutant Jamuna Boro often changed their (54kg) on Wednesday nals on Thursday, Boro will mother worked as a vegetable Borgohain had last laugh with combinations marched into the quarter- take on Germany’s Ursula seller to financially support counter-attacks, which were going into finals of the World Gottlob, who upstaged her sporting aspirations, is a more effective in garnering successive Women’s Boxing European Championship gold-winner from this year’s scoring punches. Tests and Championships with bronze-medallist and fourth India Open. She was a bronze- “It wasn’t particularly skipper Kohli comprehensive vic- seed Yuliya Apanasovich of medallist at the 2015 Youth tough for me. I think I fought wants every- tories in the pre- Belarus in her pre-quarterfi- World Championships. just the way I had planned and one to see the quarters here. nal bout in a split 3-2 verdict. “I was a bit confused to I am hopeful of continuing results and Boro out- The referee mistakenly raised start with but then I figured this form in the quarters too,” understand why punched fifth- Apanasovich’s hand at the end how to push her and managed Borgohain said. it has been done. seeded Algerian of the fight but later correct- to pull off a victory,” Boro said. In all, five Indians have “Lot has been Ouidad Sfouh, ed himself. The last bout of the first made the quarterfinals of the spoken and said an African Next up for Borgohain is session featured Borgohain mega-event. about the system that Games gold- sixth-seeded Karolina and she also took time to find Six-time champion and we have followed over medallist, in a Koszewska, who defeated her rhythm against Ahbib. third seed M C Mary Kom the last two years. The unanimous ver- Uzbekistan’s Shakhnoza What was striking about (51kg), Manju Rani (48kg) only thing that matters to us is dict, while the third- Yunusova. Borgohain’s gameplan was her and Kavita Chahal (+81kg) are wanting to win as many games seeded Borgohain got Poland’s Koszewska had resolve to keep distance from the other Indians to have as we can and have been able the better of a spright- claimed a Gold medal at this However, she became the ter impression with her clean- Ahbib, who tried her best to made the last-eight stage. to do that,” said Kohli. ly opponent in year’s European Games. dominating aggressor as the ly-struck straight punches. draw the Indian in with Chahal is yet to take the “We have the least losing Morocco's Oumayma Boro opened the proceed- bout progressed. The third round belonged aggressive posturing. ring and has got direct entry percentage in the last three Bel Ahbib, also a 5-0 ings for India and the 22-year- During an engaging battle entirely to Boro with Sfouh The Moroccan did suc- into the quarters thanks to the years and there is a good rea- win. old Assam Rifles’ employee in the second and third round, coming short for most part. ceed in flinging her arms for small size of the draw in her son for that. We obviously are In the quarterfi- was slow off the blocks. it was Boro who made a bet- The Assamese, whose a few impactful jabs but weight category.