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Salahuddin’s son Syed Shahid loudspeaker or a public address and Gurjot Singh, both resi- south Delhi’s Ghitorni area. Syed Shahid Yusuf and Yusuf was arrested in the same system at a public place with- ith the arrest of four peo- dents of Jalandhar in Punjab “Following the inputs, a Shakeel Yusuf, both sons of case for allegedly receiving out permission or during night, Wple, including an Afghan and Hazrat Ali, a native of trap was laid and the accused Syed Salahuddin, came on the money from his father, who is and the equipment will also be national, the Special Cell of Kandhar in Afghanistan. was arrested when he was radar of the National currently based in Pakistan. confiscated. “A fine of 1 lakh decibel during day time and 55 organiser and the owner of the Delhi Police on Saturday Police said recently it came going to deliver a packet of one Investigation Agency when Shahid Yusuf was working in has been set for diesel genera- decibel during night. In sensi- premises will have to pay claimed to have busted a syn- to notice that Kashmiri was kilogram of heroin. they started a probe in the ter- the Agriculture department. tor (DG) sets of over 1,000 tive areas it is 50 decibel during 20,000 for the first violation. dicate involved in smuggling involved in drug peddling in On interrogation, ror funding cases. Official sources claimed KVA, 25,000 for DG sets the day and 40 decibel at night. “For the second violation, the drugs in the country. Police Delhi and other States like Kashmiri revealed that he Salahuddin’s eldest son some of these employees, between 62.5 KVA to 1,000 Other than this, there are organiser and the owner will have recovered a record quan- Punjab, Madhya Pradesh works under the command of Shakeel Yusuf was arrested by including two policemen, were KVA and 10,000 for DG sets silent zones that includeareas have to pay 40,000. 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All approvals about half a dozen Union the interaction for more than the state govern- have been received for this Ministers and discussed vari- an hour. ment will pro- project except the approval of ous issues and requirements of Congratulating Dhami on vide the land the cabinet committee on eco- Uttarakhand. becoming the Chief Minister, needed for this, nomic affairs, after securing Meeting Union Home Modi expressed hope that he said that which the construction of the minister Amit Shah, he Uttarakhand will progress establishment of project can be started. requested that the centre-state swiftly under a youth leader. AIIMS in Dhami later said that ratio for reimbursement for Dhami informed the PM about Kumaon will Uttarakhand is becoming one posting of central security the preparations in crore are to be started in phase been taken with the Centre’s benefit the people of the of the leading states under the forces during famous fairs and Uttarakhand for a possible II of Kedarnath reconstruction help to improve the health region with its world class PM’s guidance. He said that festivals in Uttarakhand should third wave of Covid-19. project, he sought time from sector in Uttarakhand, Dhami health facilities. Dhami also Modi granting an hour more be 90:10 as with North ble third Covid wave. Stating Education and Research in He also talked about the the PM for foundation lay- said that All India Institute of requested the PM that the than the scheduled time for Easternb and special category that Covid had been brought Uttarakhand. Char Dham Yatra and Kanwad ing/virtual ceremony for the Medical Sciences (AIIMS), cabinet committee on eco- the interaction with him was states. Stating that Uttarakhand considerably under control in Meeting the Union minis- Yatra. Informing Modi that same. Stating that various Rishikesh is a vital provision nomic affairs grant approval to a sign of the PM’s affection and shares borders with Nepal and Uttarakhand, he said that the ter for Housing and Urban works amounting to Rs 108 important initiatives have made by the centre. Citing the the Lakhwad multipurpose concern for the state’s people. China, he said that remote vil- state government is still alert. Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, lages in these areas are being Requesting establishment of the CM requested release of the abandoned due to lack of eco- AIIMS in Kumaon region, he remaining central share for nomic opportunities. Removal said that the state government processing and disposal  %  #$   ""/   % " of inner line restrictions will will provide land for it. schemes for eight legacy open tourism opportunities The chief minister also waste/old dumping sites in Singh and Chief Minister who The state president of AAP, and the resulting economic met the Union Education min- seven urban local bodies. has clarified that the issue S S Kaler said that the BJP gov- activity will stall migration. ister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dhami also requested that would be discussed in cabinet. ernment of Uttarakhand is He requested Shah to consid- Informing him about the state’s under Swachchh Bharat He said that 300 units of elec- immersed neck deep in cor- er the proposal for removing achievements in education, he Mission II the budget allocation tricity should be given free in ruption. The Vice President of inner line restriction in the Niti said that the state was ranked to Uttarakhand for solid waste Uttarakhand as the state is state unit Deepak Bali said valley in Chamoli district and fourth in education in the sus- management projects be raised producing power for other that Uttarakhand is called Nelang valley (Jadung village) tainable development goals from Rs 89 crore to Rs 150 states too. Power surplus state so the peo- in Uttarkashi district. report 2020-21 and is includ- crore. Giving the example of ple here have the right for free Dhami also requested two ed in front runner states. He Dhami also discussed var- Delhi where the AAP govern- electricity. air ambulances for the state, also sought the centre’s coop- ious issues with the Union ment is giving free electricity, The protesting leaders of establishment of disaster man- eration for establishment of vir- Agriculture and Farmer Kothiyal said that when Delhi AAP then courted arrest with agement research institute in tual classrooms in schools, Welfare minister Narendra which does not produce power a large number of party work- the summer capital Gairsain, smart classrooms, e-tablets for Singh Tomar and Union min- can give the benefit then why ers. They were taken to the approval of disaster affected vil- students in aspirational dis- ister of Heavy Industry Uttarakhand cannot do the police lines where they were lage relocation under state dis- tricts, teachers real time atten- Mahendra Nath Pandey. Chief same? released. aster relief fund and a perma- dance monitoring system, spo- secretary Sukhbir Singh nent system for declaring per- ken English programme, vir- Sandhu, additional chief sec- sons missing in disasters as tual reality lab, digital literacy retary Anand Bardhan and  "  dead. and other initiatives. secretary Shailesh Bagauli were Meeting Union Health He also requested the min- also present in the meetings. minister Mansukh Mandaviya, ister to grant approval for The CM also met the Bharatiya '   Dhami informed him about the establishment of centrally fund- Janata Party national presi- state’s preparations for a possi- ed Indian Institute of Science dent JP Nadda. !  ! 0 12-,1 "   (&*" Kejriwal would meet the party 7
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  8 Kothiyal, a large number of government was on a sleeping Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), plan to visit the state on Sunday  (&*" sample positivity rate is at 5.89 90, Bageshwar 78, Rudraprayag party workers assembled at mode for more than four years Arvind Kejriwal would be on a on social media. “Uttarakhand per cent in the state. The and Haridwar 50 each, Udham   !   Dilaram Chowk on the day and in the state and when the AAP day’s visit to Uttarakhand on generates electricity even then n an indication that the sec- authorities collected 27,968 Singh Nagar 47, Pauri 43, Tehri marched towards the residence cornered the government on Sunday. His visit is expected to it is dearer for the people of the Iond wave of the Covid-19 has samples in different parts of the 38, Champawat 33, Uttarkashi  (&*" of CM. The police however the issue of electricity then the give a boost to the morale of state. Delhi does not produce subsided in Uttarakhand only state on Saturday. 31, Champawat 75 and Almora stopped the march near Government awakened from the party workers of the state. power and purchases it from 49 new cases of novel The department reported 30 active cases of the disease. n support of the demand of Hathibadkala. The slogan its slumber and now in des- The party is trying hard to other states but electricity is Coronavirus (Covid-19) and 15 new patients from The state reported four Ifree electricity to every shouting party workers and peration it has said that 100 make its presence felt in the free here. Should people of no death from the disease were Dehradun, six each from new cases of Mucormycosis household in Uttarakhand, the leaders squatted on the road in unit of electricity would be politics of the state which has Uttarakhand not get free elec- reported by the state health Haridwar and Rudraprayag (Black fungus) and no death state unit of Aam Aadmi Party front of the barricading. given free. Kothiyal said that remained dominated by BJP tricity? Meeting in Dehradun department on Saturday. A and five from Nainital on from the disease on Saturday. (AAP) organised a march to Addressing the workers, there is discordance in the and Congress. During his visit tomorrow,’’ he tweeted. total of 200 recoveries from the Saturday. All other districts A total of 522 patients of the the residence of the chief min- Kothiyal said that the promise statements of minister Harak disease were also reported in reported less than five cases on disease have so far been report- the state on the day. the day. No new case was ed in the state out of which 104 The cumulative count of reported from Pithoragarh dis- have died. Covid-19 patients in the state trict on the day. In the ongoing vaccination     
  M     O   has now increased to 3,41,137 The state now has 1,165 drive, the health department while a total of 3,26,651 active patients of the disease. vaccinated 24,369 people in 321  (&*" test scam in Kumbh Haridwar. patients have so far recovered Dehradun district is at top of sessions held on Saturday. A He claimed that the BJP is from the disease. In the state the table in the list of active total of 9,88,945 people have n a massive show of strength, bound to lose the assembly 7338 people have so far lost cases with 437 cases while been fully vaccinated so far in Ithe Uttarakhand unit of election and the Congress their lives to Covid -19. The Nainital is in the second posi- the state while 38,96,016 have Congress party held a protest would emerge victorious. recovery percentage from the tion with 132 active cases. received the first dose of the march for the residence of The Vice President of disease is now at 95.75 and the Pithoragarh has 106, Chamoli vaccine in the state. Uttarakhand chief minister Uttarakhand Congress Surya Pushkar Singh Dhami on Kant Dhasmana said that the Saturday in Dehradun. The massive crowd in the protest protest was organised against proves that the people of the          what the party alleged the fail- state have made up their mind ure of the BJP government of to form Congress government. Uttarakhand in controlling The rally was stopped by  
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rights of all people.” Many sci- Overpopulation is the root vate economist, one-third of and highly-skilled people are lation, even those who are illegal means which becomes world. A two baby norm per entists think estimating all cause of all ills. Health, educa- the workers in the country are rarely interested and employed having one or two children- vicious-circle to generate crime couple if enacted, with prefer- available resources, the earth tion, nutrition are the funda- daily wagers. The census of in this sector. This influx of because they all have to share and corruption. If we want to ably a girl and a boy child, is a has a maximum carrying mental needs of every individ- 2011 revealed that almost 22 overpopulation has fuelled dis- with others the common improve the situation in the sustainable and a very effective capacity of 9-10 billion popu- ual. Nowadays all these needs per cent of the total population proportionate amount of com- resources which are limited in country then the government way of curbing the population lation. The current popula- can be bought or acquired of the country was considered petition in general in all sectors. the current scenario. should make policies to provide menace and maintaining the tion of the world is about 7.8 with money which can be gen- below the poverty line whose This competition has not only Poor quality education is the employment opportunity sex ratio which will be sta- billion and if it is not controlled erated from employment. It is daily income was about Rs given stress to the candidates compromising the quality of proportionately to the need of tionary at each generation. then by the end of the century not easy to get government 142 or less. but to their parents and grand- work hence employers are not increasing population. Overpopulation can be it is estimated to rise to 10.8 bil- employment for each and every Though the share of parents as well. Stress of unem- keen to hire such poor quality Awareness should be contained and controlled. This lion. body. As such there are almost Indians working in agriculture ployment is increasing day by candidates. In other words spread about the ill effects of can be implemented only by There are many causes of 2.15 crore central and state gov- is declining, it is still the main day due to mismatching of the education and employment are overpopulation. If it is not humans. overpopulation like high birth ernment jobs in the whole sector of employment. It was merit and the desire of the indi- interrelated. The number of done there will be more and There should be global rate, low death rate, better country and the same number estimated that 80 per cent of vidual. Happiness comes only seats for any employment is more conflict to control the population policy as efforts of   medical facilities, rise in the of jobs could be in the organ- the population was engaged in when whatever you desire is limited though the country is natural resources. The quality one or few nations would not number of immigrants, agri- ised private sector. agriculture sector at the time of gained.The impact of that stress overpopulated. As people are of employment will improve be so impactful. Depleting sup- orld Population Day is cultural and industrial revolu- In our country many peo- independence. In 2020 nearly is being reflected in the form of not getting enough employ- the quality of education and ply of vital non-renewable Wobserved on July 11each tion and lack of family plan- ple are employed in various un- a half (42%) of the workforce deterioration of physical and ment hence their mental status ultimately the quality of under- resources will be issues of year. This day was established ning facilities, especially in organised sectors. Agriculture in India was employed in agri- mental health of all age is not as stable as it should be. standing. The people will future conflicts like terrorism by the United Nations and is rural areas. India has all these and farming is the major unor- culture while the other half was groups.It is estimated that 70 I think the number of incidents understand the meaning and and war. The policy makers are dedicated to focusing on the factors which result in over- ganised sector which employs almost evenly distributed per cent of all diseases are of crime are increasing day by value of the fact that if one is appealed to enact the law to importance of the population population thereby causing almost half of the population. among the two other sectors- caused due to stress. People are day because of overpopula- divided by more than one, the curb the ever increasing pop- issues. This year the theme is, other problems like exhaustion According to the economic industry and services. The carrying many kinds of stress tion because everybody wants quotient will be less than one ulation. The sooner, the better. “Rights and Choices are the of natural resources, climate survey (2018-19), 93 per cent types of employment in agri- like non-availability of food, to earn the money for suste- which applies to all resources (A Padma Shri recipient, answer: Whether baby boom or change, pollution, overcrowd- of the total workforce of 45 culture sector are for those who shelter, security, education and nance. If an individual does not whether natural or man-made. the writer is an orthopaedic sur- bust, the solution to shifting ing, unemployment and many crore people of India is from are unskilled in most of the healthcare needs etc. In my get the enough money for liv- Overpopulation is causing geon based in Dehradun. Views fertility rates lies in prioritising others. I will confine myself to the unorganised sector. cases and semi-skilled in opinion most of the Indians are ing from the legal means then depletion of all our natural and expressed are personal). the reproductive health and the issue of unemployment. According to a report by a pri- minority of the people. Skilled under stress due to overpopu- such individuals indulge in manmade resources across the     " ++, -.-+   49

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Madhya Pradesh-based illegal carry out robberies, snatch India’s independence – energy and will cater to the livelihood that the NGO is committed to expelled former state minister labourers,” he asked. The for- He failed to stand by the party arms supply network and money from petrol pumps as major ONGC launched its sec- needs of over 400 artisans – help in providing marketing Anil Joshi from the party for six mer minister said workers are MLA who was thrashed and arrested its main supplier. This well as farmers. ond handicraft project for the mostly women. It aims at pro- support post project develop- years after he gave his reply to leaving the party and asked the stripped,” said Joshi who was is the third such MP-based ille- The DGP said following promotion of the country’s moting the Bhotiya tribe ment. Abhishek Kumar from a show-cause notice issued by Punjab BJP chief whether giv- asked to respond to notice in gal weapon manufacturing and these inputs, the Kapurthala indigenous art works. Through through woolen weaving craft. the Sewa association stated that the state unit of the party for his ing a suggestion to save the two days explaining why supply module busted by the police procured arrest war- a virtual meet, HR director Stating that the initiative is the NGO, with support from “anti-party” activities. The next party was indiscipline. repeatedly he has been making Punjab Police in the last eight rants of Sweety Singh and a Alka Mittal launched the project among the rare positives amidst ONGC, intends to provide the political move of Joshi is being Joshi also pointed out that anti-party statements and act- months. special police team from which aims to train for liveli- the pandemic gloom, Mittal artisans with three ‘Ts’ – tools, watched now. initially, farmers protesting ing against the interests of the The accused has been iden- Kapurthala was despatched to hood and boost entrepreneur- noted that such projects are a training and technology. According to the notice, against the farm laws in the party. tified as Baljit Singh alias Barwani district to arrest him ship development of the Bhotiya major factor in the economic The ONGC Foundation Joshi had been making state- state had a few demands that Joshi maintained that the Sweety Singh, a resident of after coordinating with the tribe in Chamoli district of stability of the women in the CEO Kiran DM and director ments against the Union gov- could have been handled had state party leadership did not Barwani district in MP. He was Madhya Pradesh Police. "After Uttarakhand. area, providing them with the (Exploration) RK Srivastava also ernment, party's central lead- the BJP's Punjab unit made conveyed the real picture of found indulging in manufac- vigorous efforts, the Punjab The project undertaken by freedom of standard living. She expressed their views on the ership and policies. He was some efforts. farmers’ issue to the high com- turing and supplying high- Police team, while working ONGC under the aegis of mentioned that the initiative is occasion. expelled on the directions of Joshi has been blaming the mand but always “misguided quality illicit weapons to closely with MP police, man- state unit chief Ashwani party's state leadership for not the Centre”, projected com- Punjab and other states in aged to arrest Sweety Singh, Sharma, according to a party giving a correct feedback to the mon people as farmers by north India, said Director who unsuccessfully attempted statement. Centre on the farm laws. He making them wear turbans General of Police (DGP) to evade arrest by crossing the !R  Joshi did not give up his had also stated that it had during video conference meet- Dinkar Gupta here. The police Narmada river to enter the stubborn attitude of going become difficult for party ings with the central leaders; also recovered three .32 bore Maharashtra border," he said. against the party whereupon workers to come out of their He said that the state unit, pistols, along with three mag- Senior Superintendent of state BJP chief Ashwani Sharma homes. led by Ashwani Sharma, “lied azines from his possession, he Police Khakh said Sweety had   " on the recommendations of a Earlier this week, the for- to the party’s senior leadership added. disclosed that he and his elder disciplinary committee mer legislator from Amritsar by telling them that they had Earlier, Amritsar Rural brother, Sumer Singh, were From Page 1 200 two-wheelers at popular tourist destinations and expelled him from the prima- North segment slammed the made farmers in villages under- Police had unearthed two such into the weapons manufactur- Talking to The Pioneer, the Narayannagar and then sent issuing challans to those not ry membership of the party for state unit for giving “incorrect stand the benefits of the farm modules, including one illicit ing and supply trade from Nainital district magistrate them to Nainital by shuttle ser- wearing masks and violating six years. feedback” to the Centre on laws by holding programmes small arms manufacturing unit many years and they used to DhiraajGarbiyal said that vice. As a result of this and other other Covid guidelines. Earlier, in a two-page reply farm laws, and severely impact- and functions, whereas the in MP with the arrest of smug- upload videos of pistols on var- though no orders have been steps taken to divert traffic to Following media reports to the show-cause notice, Joshi ing the state party unit by truth was that farmers were sit- glers, who were supplying ious social media platforms to received yet to put a cap on the nearby tourist destinations out- and after photos and videos of said he never spoke against the “misguiding” the central lead- ting on toll barriers and railway weapons to gangsters, criminals lure their customers and this is bookings in hotels, considering side Nainital, the lake city did tourists crowding popular Centre’s farm laws and asked ership. Mincing no words to tracks to protest these and radicals in Punjab. how the present robber mod- the recent Uttarakhand High not witness the congestion seen tourist destinations violating the state party chief if it is indis- attack the state’s senior leader- laws”. DGP Gupta, in a state- ule of Punjab established con- Court directions and the Covid- on the previous weekend. Covid guidelines in hill stations cipline to talk about farmers. ship in wrongfully dealing with Joshi had shown support to ment, said the development tact with them. He said initial 19 threat, various measures have At the popular tourist des- went viral, the Union The former Amritsar North the issue of farmers’ agitation the farmers’ agitation by saying came 10 days after the investigations found that been taken to prevent crowding tination of Kempty Falls which Government and even Prime MLA asserted that he always over the controversial laws, that they have to contest the Kapurthala police in the follow- Sweety was running a YouTube in the lake city. Tourists are being is located in Tehri district near Minister Narendra Modi had spoke about the party's inter- Joshi demanded the resignation elections in Punjab and they up operations led by SSP channel in the name of ''Azad allowed to enter only with an Mussoorie, the district admin- expressed concern about the ests. “I neither spoke against the of the state unit president cannot ignore the voice of peo- Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh Group Munger'' on which he RT-PCR negative report. In istration has put a limit of 50 Covid risk from such behaviour. Centre's farm laws nor against Ashwani Sharma. ple from Punjab. Joshi had had arrested four robbers after used to flourish his illegal order to prevent traffic conges- people to visit the spot at a time. The Uttarakhand High Court central leaders,” Joshi “State BJP president held state leaders of BJP recovering 10 pistols and one weapons business and when tion, the authorities have direct- The police in Dehradun and had earlier directed the State to replied. Ashwani Sharma should admit responsible for the condition of rifle along with ammunition buyers ask about price, the ed tourists to park about 500 Nainital districts are imple- reconsider the weekend relax- Joshi rather asked Punjab his failure and resign rather party workers and attacks on from their possession. He said group used to share their four wheelers at Rusi bypass and menting Covid guidelines in ation provided to tourists. 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But, demand due to prolonged dry Saturday. the last rites around 4.30 pm. to the Mangala Haat at Sakchi today suddenly they turned up spell, increase in demand of Industrial consumers have A police contingent gave the market after about three in large numbers at their orig- power from agricultural sector now been allowed to operate guard of honour and gun salute months flouting norms. They inal place at Sakchi market cre- and reduced power availabili- up to 100 KVA of load, while to the former chief minister. are flouting the social distanc- ating chaos. ty due to low reservoir levels the earlier exemption limit Thousands of his well-wishers ing norms. The shoppers and The erstwhile Dhalbhum and reduced generation from was only up to 50 KVA only. gathered at the crematorium to other visitors too were found SDO Nitesh Kumar Singh had hydro power stations including This shall increase the load on bid adieu to the leader. disobeying the Covid appro- adopted strict measures and BBMB and outage of units of the PSPCL system by about Himachal Pradesh Chief priate behaviour amid threat of was instrumental in shifting the Talwandi Sabo Power Limited 600 MW. The CMD said that Minister Jai Ram Thakur, a possible third wave. footpath vendors from the (TSPL) Mansa. PSPCL has arranged to pur- Urban Development Minister tion, his son Vikramaditya people of the state for his con- #Congress Govt in the State. Taking lessons from the Sakchi market to near-by To bridge the gap between chase 752 MW power at the Suresh Bhardwaj and Forest Singh's "coronation" as the tribution, he added. Raja Sahab Amar Rahe." past incidents the district Ambagan ground. Following a demand and supply, PSPCL on rate of 3.08 Paise per unit for Minister Rakesh Pathania also "king" of Rampur Bushahr took Meanwhile in a tweet, Earlier the body was kept administration is likely to con- state government notification Saturday said it has been con- July 11. attended the last rites. place in the morning. AICC secretary incharge for at Rampur's Padam Palace stitute a team of the adminis- on Monday Singh was trans- strained to impose power reg- He informed that on A delegation of Congress Remembering Virbhadra Himachal Pradesh Sanjay Dutt from 8 am to 2 pm before the trative and police officials who ferred to the state tourism ulatory measures on industri- Saturday peak demand was leaders represented party pres- Singh, Chief Minister Thakur said, "Final farewell to our vet- funeral. His body was taken to will make surprise visits to the department. al consumers. recorded at 12500 MW and ident Sonia Gandhi at his cre- said he contributed immense- eran leader Resp the crematorium at 2.45 pm. market to get hold of the shops. Commuters and visitors CMD, A.Venu Prasad said PSPCL supplied nearly 8 hours mation on Saturday. The dele- ly for the development of #VirbhadraSingh Ji, with tears The 87-year-old veteran Due to relaxations in police blamed lack of coordination that keeping in view of per- power supply to the agriculture gation comprised Chhattisgarh Himachal Pradesh and welfare in our eyes & resolve in our Congress leader breathed his vigil, footpath vendors entered between Jusco, JNAC and the sistent demand of the indus- sector. He also said that due to CM Bhupesh Baghel and of its people during his long hearts that we shall unitedly last after prolonged illness at the commercial hub in large administration which has led trial consumers of the state, tripping of TSPCL thermal Congress treasurer Pawan political career spanning over strive to fulfill his dream of Shimla's Indira Gandhi numbers after 9 am. to encroachment menace Punjab State Power unit generation to the extent of Kumar Bansal. six decades. Virbhadra Singh restoring old glory & progress Medical College on For the first time in the last returning to haunt visitors. Corporation Limited has 1980 MW was lost. Earlier before the crema- will always be remembered by of #Himachal, by bringing back Thursday. three months the Sakchi mar- "We have been receiving ket witnessed a huge crowd several complaints that the today, most of whom came to marketplace in Sakchi has shop from the footpath ven- begun to return to its previous 33+4   $"   "  0 P        dors. condition. But we have to The footpath vendors have keep it free from encroach-       2/          been allotted a piece of land at ment at any cost.  &*'7*& (DHBVN) utilities of Power power theft has been revealed  &*'7*& imposed in the wake of a pro- had not been able to provide Department in the State. About and a penalty of about Rs 24 longed dry spell, rising demand sufficient power supply for n one of the largest raids, the 27,307 premises including crore has been imposed against everal industrial associa- for power from the agricultur- meeting committed domestic )3     
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# power theft in the last two days water and milk chilling plants, power theft cases will increase al city of Ludhiana against the The protesting associations the PSPCL’s measures, indus- across the State, Power Minister brick kilns, cold stores and road revenue in crores in the power power regulatory measures claimed that industrial units trial units had suffered huge Ranjit Singh said on Saturday. side situated Dhabas were sector which will further imposed on factories, amid an have been forced to shut down losses because of lack of pro-      0   Talking to reporters, he checked during the raid and decrease the power losses and electricity crisis in the state. in the wake of cutting down of duction. Ludhiana-based said that a highly confidential 5,508 cases of power theft have increase power supply in the As part of the measures to power supply to factories, industrialist Narinder Bhamra  &*'7*& The SAD chief said that raid was been conducted after been revealed, he commercial and domestic sec- deal with the shortage, the which were limping back to accused the state government this move would virtually constituting 507 teams includ- added. tor. He said that the permanent Punjab State Power normalcy following an adverse and the PSPCL of mismanag- hiromani Akali Dal presi- deprive this great institution of ing officials of Power Ranjit Singh said that fol- consumers, whose power con- Corporation Limited (PSPCL) impact on their operations due ing the power crisis. Sdent Sukhbir Singh Badal on its very character as an “insti- Department, CM Flying Squad, lowing the raid, FIRs have nections were dysfunctional has cut down supply to facto- to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said if the state gov- Saturday issued a “stern warn- tution of global repute sym- Vigilance and Police personnel been lodged against the power will clear their dues and seek ries, including to rolling mills Industry representatives ernment failed to provide ing” against the proposed bolising Punjab and its rich and headed by the Officers of Uttar theft defaulters and power con- new power connections which and induction furnaces, till under the banner of the All power supply, industrialist move “to tinker with the cul- variegated culture.” He said Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam nections have been discon- will lead to generation of more July 11. Industries and Trade Forum would hand over the keys of tural and regional character that efforts seemed afoot to (UHBVN) and Dakshin nected. He said that so far, revenue in the Power Sector in The PSPCL has stated that burnt an effigy symbolising the their units to the state govern- and curtail the territorial juris- deprive this great institution of Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam more than 12.5 MegaWatt of the State. the regulatory measures were state government and said it ment. diction of the Panjab its character as essentially the University.” heart and mind of He said this move would be Punjabis.” fraught with serious emotion- “There are credible and 
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   al, religious and political con- disturbing reports of a move to sequences, cautioning the Vice reduce and limit the jurisdic- Chancellor Dr Raj Kumar not tion of this world famous and Chandigarh: Congress leader technology is installed to shut down thermal power Punjab is reeling under an to rush headlong into this rash historic edifice of academic Navjot Singh Sidhu on reduce harmful emission. plants in Punjab on the pretext unprecedented power shortage and ill-advised venture which excellence to just the periphery Saturday attacked the AAP Sidhu, who has been rais- of saving Delhi. with urban and rural areas fac- concerned the sentiments of of the Union Territory of government in Delhi over its ing electricity issues in the In a statement, he said ing frequent the people of Punjab who were Chandigarh. For this, they are petition in the Supreme Court, state for the past few days, Delhi Chief Minister Arvid load shedding and voltage fluc- already reeling under pro- reportedly going through the which was later withdrawn, alleged that the AAP govern- Kejriwal had always been "plot- tuations. longed injustice and discrimi- formality of having a High seeking closure of 10 power ment in Delhi wanted the ther- ting against the interests of Congress MLA Navjot nation in various political, reli- Level Committee recom- plants in three states, including mal power plants in Punjab to Punjab" and now he was trying Sidhu, in another tweet, blamed gious, economic and territori- mending disaffiliation of more Punjab. shut down amid the electrici- to "bring the state to the Badals for signing power al spheres. than 200 colleges at present The BJP and the SAD also ty crisis. ruin". purchase agreements (PPAs) “It seems that the varsity with the Varsity spreading over slammed the Aam Aadmi Party "Today, forces bent-upon Chugh said at a time when during the SAD-BJP rule in authorities are insensitive to seven districts in the State in over the petition and accused Punjab''s destruction are clear- Punjab is facing a power crisis, Punjab. the emotional fallout of their the Malwa belt. This won’t be it of "plotting" against the inter- ly visible ... Delhi govt wants the Kejriwal government''s "The Badals-signed PPAs actions. Their motives strike at allowed”. ests of Punjab. Punjab''s lifeline, our thermal move could only be termed with thermal power plants and the very roots of the ideals The Akali leader also came The Delhi government on power plants, to shut down in "heinous and criminal". (Bikram Singh) Majithia as which inspire SAD and which down heavily against the Friday withdrew from the apex the middle of a power crisis Shiromani Akali Dal''s minister of renewable energy form the cornerstone of the reported move to change the court its plea seeking directions leaving Punjabis helpless in senior leader Daljit Singh (2015-17) signed PPAs for 25 Constitution of India. At stake character and composition of to 10 coal-fired thermal power this simmering heat and our Cheema accused Kejriwal of years for solar power at Rs 5.97 here are the country’s federal both the Senate and the plants in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab farmers to suffer in this paddy- "betraying" the people of to 17.91 per unit to loot Punjab character and the ideal of unity Syndicate of the university in and Haryana, which allegedly sowing season," the cricketer- Punjab by filing the petition. It knowing cost of solar is and diversity. This move has order to destroy their democ- contributes to air pollution in turned-politician tweeted. was a "big conspiracy" to fur- decreasing 18 per cent per already given rise to fears of an ratic academic character as the national capital, to imme- BJP national general sec- ther worsen the power crisis in year since 2010 and is Rs 1.99 assault on minority interests,” well as turn these into central- diately cease operations till retary Tarun Chugh lambasted the state, he per unit today," said said Badal in a statement ly controlled wings of the var- Flue Gas Desulphurization Arvind Kejriwal for trying to alleged. Sidhu. Agencies here. sity.     " ++, -.-+ ' 4: 7 7
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; India recorded 553 deaths — who were administered vac- Healthcare Workers Minister is taking no chances Marg residence, sources said Besides the Prime have been found to be con-      lowest since April 6. It was on cines in the last 24 hours. (HCWs) have so far admin- and seeking to crack the whip the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Dhami is slated to taining the highly transmissi- May 23 that India saw record According to the Indian istered the first dose of the in the state. Minister informed him about meet party President J P ble Delta Plus variant, said a top % fatalities with 4,454 deaths in Council of Medical Research, anti-Covid jabs and The State has made it the preparedness to deal with Nadda, Defence Minister state official. So far cass ofDelta 24 hours at the peak of the 42,90,41,970 samples have 73,84,439 of them have been mandatory for tourists enter- the possible third wave of Rajnath Singh, Union Home Plus had been reported from the Union Health Ministry chal- second wave. been tested up to July 9 for provided with the second ing the state to carry covid Covid-19 and the procedures Minister Amit Shah, and Delhi, Maharashtra, Guajarat, lenged the States’s claim saying Casewise, India recorded Covid-19. dose. A total of 1,76,51,159 negative test report with them. being taken to enhance vacci- other top BJP leaders. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya that it was the Delta variant that 42,766 new Covid-19 cases in Of these 19,55,225 sam- Frontline Workers (FLWs) This followed tourists openly nation in the state to contain Dhami has a tough task Pradesh besides a few other was detected in these samples. the past 24 hours, the 32nd ples were tested on Friday. have received the first dose flouting Covid19 protocol in the spread of the disease. of limiting factional infight- States. He also said that 161 cases of the consecutive day when India The first death in the coun- of the vaccine and 98,42,138 cities like Mussoorie, Hardwar He also briefed Modi ing in the state BJP and beat- However, hours after the Delta Plus variant have been reported less than one lakh try due to the pandemic was have been administered the and Nainital. about the party’s prepared- ing anti-incumbency in the announcement confusion pre- reported in the country so far. new coronavirus cases. The reported in March 2020. second dose. In Hardwar thousands of ness about assembly polls run-up to the assembly polls vailed over the variant with the The State Government offi- active cases have now come In the meantime, the The vaccination exer- devotees were seen bathing vis-a-vis the main rival which are seven months away. centre claiming that it was the cial has also claimed that while down below 5 lakh. The country’s cumulative Covid- cise has so far covered and praying along Ganga Congress. Two-time MLA from Delta variant that was found in 10 samples had Delta variants, country has 4,55,033 active 19 vaccination coverage 11,00,15,954 people aged river this week throwing cau- It was the first formal Khatima constituency in these samples. three contained Alpha variants. cases presently and has wit- crossed 37 crore on Friday between 18-44 who have tion to wind, a recipe for a meeting of Dhami with the Udham Singh Nagar district, “About 151 samples were “115 of the samples that nessed a total of 4,07,145 with 30,55,802 doses admin- got their first dose and potential third Covid19 wave. Prime Minister after he took 45-year-old Dhami took over sent to a government laborato- contained the Delta Plus vari- deaths so far. istered across the country in 35,15,490 have received The scenes of thousands over the charge of on July 4 as Uttarakhand’s ry in West Bengal. As many as ants were found in west district According to the Union the last 24 hours. their second dose. cramping around the ‘Kempty Uttarakhand Chief Minister. new Chief Minister. He 138 or 90 per cent of these sam- alone while 8 samples in Health Ministry, a total of A total of 37,21,96,268 In the drive, 9,29,29,982 fall’ at Musoorie without face- Aware of the Prime replaced Tirath Singh Rawat, ples have found to contain the Sepahijala district, Gomati dis- 45,254 people have been dis- vaccine doses have been people of the age group masks or maintaining social Minister’s warning to not to who last week submitted his Delta plus variant,” Dr Deep trict (5 samples), Unakoti dis- charged in the last 24 hours, administered through between 45-59 have got distancing too have been very let down the guard against resignation to the Governor. Debbarma, COVID nodal offi- trict (4 samples) and 2 each in taking the total discharge to 48,04,423 sessions, as per their first dose of vaccine disturbing. the pandemic and recent Dhami is the third Chief cer of Tripura said, according to North and South districts con- 2,99,33,538 till date. The the provisional report of and 2,27,96,218 have been The state government has dropping of 12 cabinet min- Minister of the state in near- various reports. tained Delta Plus variant,” he Ministry said that a total of the Ministry till 7 a.m. on administered the second now capped 50 percent occu- isters, the young Chief ly four months. However, a senior official in said. 37,21,96,268 people have Saturday. dose. 
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Of these, 73,928 hadi and Village Industries second wave of the pandem- is a drop of about 88 per cent. patients had recovered, 314 KCommission (KVIC) has y ic is not yet over. Till now, the paramilitary infected personnel died due to secured trademark registrations The home secretary was forces have recorded 84,245 the disease and 5,973 patients in three countries – Bhutan, reviewing the steps taken by cases of Covid-19 of which continued to be active till that UAE and Mexico. This is a big the state governments for 83,190 patients have recov- date. stride towards protecting the checking the spread of Covid- Nadu, West Bengal, follow the five-fold strategy of ered from the disease and 331 During the six-week peri- identity of brand “Khadi” glob- 19 at hill stations and tourist Uttarakhand and Himachal Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate personnel have succumbed to od, the total number of para- ally. Apart from these countries, locations, a home ministry Pradesh is over 10 percent, and COVID Appropriate the viral infection. military personnel infected KVIC’s trademark applications Australia, Russia, China. The seen a massive growth in India statement said. which is a cause for concern, Behaviour, as has been laid The daily case count has with the novel coronavirus are pending in 40 countries European Union also granted and abroad due to Prime During the meeting, the the statement said. out in the MHA order dated also dropped from 283 to 76 in increased from 79,861 to including the USA, Qatar, Sri KHADI trademark registrations Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s overall management of the The Union Home June 29, 2021. the paramilitary forces cover- 84,245 cases, adding just 4,384 Lanka, Japan, Italy, Australia, in certain classes. However, with appeal to adopt Khadi. It has, Covid-19 situation and the Secretary sounded a note of Adequate health infra- ing the Central Reserve Police cases during the period, which New Zealand, Singapore, Brazil recent trademark registrations in therefore, become very impor- vaccination status in Goa, caution in the wake of media structure preparedness, espe- Force (CRPF), Border Security is a jump of a little over five per and others. Bhutan, UAE and Mexico, the tant for KVIC to protect the Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, reports showing blatant dis- cially in rural, peri-urban Force (BSF), Central Industrial cent. The KVIC obtained the lat- number of such countries has identity of Khadi and safeguard Maharashtra, Rajasthan, regard of COVID-appropriate and tribal areas, was also Security Force (CISF), Likewise, the recoveries est trademark registration in gone up to nine. In these coun- the interest of consumers and Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, behaviour at hill stations and advised to tackle any poten- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), recorded a marked improve- Bhutan on July 9 , while trade- tries, KVIC has got registrations lakhs of Khadi artisans who are and West Bengal were dis- other tourist locations, the tial future surge in cases. Indo-Tibetan Border Police ment from 73,928 to 83,190, mark registration was granted in in various classes that pertain to manufacturing genuine Khadi cussed. statement said. The meeting was attend- (ITBP), National Disaster adding a tally of 9,262 patients the UAE on June 28.. With this, Khadi fabric, Khadi readymade products. It is for the first time The meeting was con- Bhalla emphasised that ed by V K Paul, Member Response Force (NDRF) and beating the virus during the KVIC has succeeded in securing garments and village industry that KVIC has made aggressive veyed that the decline of the the second wave of Covid was (Health), NITI Aayog; the National Security Guards period, which is an improve- trademark registration for the products like Khadi soaps, efforts to safeguard Khadi from second wave is at variable not yet over and states should Secretary, Ministry of Health (NSG). ment of nearly 13 per cent. first time in a Gulf country. Khadi cosmetics, Khadi incense such misuse. These efforts have stages in the different states ensure strict adherence to and Family Welfare, Director As on Friday, the total The deaths during the peri- Earlier, KVIC got the trademark sticks among others. yielded significant results and and UTs in the country, and the protocols General, Indian Council for number of Covid-19 infected od increased from 314 to 331, registration for “Khadi” in KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai helped Khadi’s sales grow sig- while the overall case posi- prescribed in respect of wear- Medical Research; and Chief personnel in these Forces stood adding only 17 casualties in the Mexico in December 2020. Kumar Saxena said these trade- nificantly in the last few years,” tivity rate may be declining, ing of masks, social distanc- Secretaries, Directors General at 84,245 including 76 new last six weeks, which is an addi- So far KVIC was having mark registrations will prevent Saxena said, adding efforts are the case positivity rate in cer- ing and other safe of Police and Principal cases of infection during the tion of a little over five per cent Trademark registrations for the any misuse of the brand name being made to secure trademark tain districts of Rajasthan, behaviour Secretaries (Health) of the 24-hour period. Of this, 83, 190 casualties across the unformed word mark “KHADI” in five “Khadi” globally. “In recent registrations in other countries Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil States were also asked to eight states. PTI personnel have recovered from forces. countries--- Germany, UK, years, Khadi’s popularity has at the earliest.  6   . '   ' + ,   8  
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Cow milk of Geographical Identification decision to bring corporatiza- mindfulness meditation, a non- planned to verify the changes in Delhi-NCR and other cities by will cost Rs 49 from Sunday as (GI) certified Fazil mango vari- tion in Defence production invasive and cost-effective cognitive performance of 2 per litre from July 11, deal- against Rs 47 per litre now. Rates ety sourced from Malda district and Ordnance factories. The approach, for brain activation patients with MCI prior to, as ing a further blow to the com- of half litre milk pouch have of West Bengal was exported to joint declaration was signed by enhancements, researchers well as subsequent to, mind- mon man’s struggle to meet the been increased by Rs 1, which Bahrain. According to a com- INTUC, AITUC, CITU, HMS, from Shri Chitra Tirunal fulness training. The team car- ever-increasing kitchen budget. means an effective hike of Rs 2 merce ministry the consign- AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AIC- Institute of Medical Sciences ried out cognitive retraining The price revision, which per litre. Mother Dairy sells ment of Fazil mango was CTU, LPF and UTUC. The and Technology, Trivandrum weekly for 1 hour and provid- comes after a gap of 1.5 years, more than 30 lakh litres of milk exported by APEDA registered half kilos in full size. The peel eties of the fruit including trade unions accused the BJP have advised. ed feedback on the perfor- has been done amid rising input per day in Delhi-NCR. DM enterprises, Kolkata and of this mango is rough and three GI certified Khirsapatin led Central Government for Mild cognitive impairment mance of the retraining tasks at costs and will be applicable for Justifying the hike, Mother imported by Al Jazira group, slightly thicker than other man- and Lakshmanbhog (West bringing privatization through and early form of Alzheimer’s the end of each session. all milk variants. The company Dairy said it was “compelled to Bahrain. goes. Mango pulp is light yel- Bengal), Zardalu (Bihar) were the backdoor and objected to is a condition in which mem- The patients were given retails milk in more than 100 raise its liquid milk prices by Rs According to the ministry, low, slightly hard and juicy. The displayed. More than 200 farm- bringing of 100% foreign direct ory deteriorates, but a person home-based tasks for practicing cities across the country. After 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR with the nine varieties which were amount of fiber in mango is ers from the Varanasi region investment in the defence pro- remains functionally indepen- during the rest of the days. Mother Dairy and Amul, there effect from July 11, 2021.” Prices exported includes GI certified very less and that too little is participated in the meet where duction sector. dent. They also developed a 10 Weeks are several companies in the pri- are also being revised across key Khirsapati (Malda, West found near the peel. The aroma agricultural scientists and offi- “The Central Trade Unions Dr Ramshekhar N Menon, mindfulness meditation-based vate sector like Nestle, Namaste markets including east and cen- Bengal), Lakkhanbhog (Malda, of this mango is very good and cials from the leading institutes expressed serious concern and additional professor, SCTIMST, program for patients called India, Patanjali, Ananda in the tral Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai, West Bengal), Fazli (Malda, the taste is very sweet. Fazli provided valuable inputs for voiced their condemnation of Trivandrum, Dr. C. Kesavadas, ‘Mindfulness Unified Cognitive country, which sell milk and Nagpur and Kolkata from July West Bengal), Dusshheri mango gets its name from promoting agricultural prod- hastily promulgation of the Dr. Bejoy Thomas, and Dr. Behaviour Therapy (MUCBT)’ products made from it may 11 onwards to the tune of Rs (Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh) Fazli Babu who is associated ucts. Essential Defence Service Aley Alexander (SCTIMST) training program. also follow the suit and increase 2/litre on the current prevailing and Amrapali and Chausa with Fazal Bibi of Arapur vil- The GI tag helps growers Ordinance by the Central Dr. S Krishnan (Govt Medical The results of initial rest- the price. MRP in respective markets, it (Malda, West Bengal) and lage.Apart from Bengal , it is get premium price for the Government, meant to brutal- College, Trivandrum) con- ing-state fMRI indicated that As per the revised prices, added. “The company has been Langda (Nadiya, West Bengal). grown on a large scale in product as no other producer ly suppress the rising discontent ducted a two-phased study compared to age-matched bulk vended milk (token milk) experiencing inflationary pres- Fazli mango is special Bangladesh abroad. This can misuse the name to market and anger among the defence with separate objectives for healthy subjects who did no will be sold at Rs 44 per litre sure on overall input costs, among all these varieties mango is used extensively in similar goods. production employees. The each phase. form of meditation practice in from Sunday as against the cur- which has increased multi-fold regarding its size and weight. It making pickles and making A geographical indication Ordinance bans the right to The first phase was their routine lifestyle, mind- rent price of Rs 42 per litre. Full in the last one year, accompanied is commonly grown in Malda jam-jellies. (GI) tag is used for an agricul- strike in defence production designed to explore neural cor- fulness practitioners estab- cream milk (poly pack) will be by the distress in milk produc- district of West Bengal. It is It said that in June 2021, a tural, natural or a manufactured sector. relations of mindfulness and lish increased connectivity, available at Rs 57 per litre up tion due to the ongoing pan- large in size and weighs up to week-long Indian mango pro- product (handicraft and indus- It has various draconian study regions of brain activation based on resting-state brain from Rs 55 per litre now. Prices demic,” Mother Dairy said in a 700-1500 grams. That is, this motion programme was organ- trial goods) originating from a penal provisions extending enhancements among seasoned activity in medial prefrontal of toned milk has been revised statement. mango can be up to one and a ised in Bahrain where 16 vari- definite geographical territory. even beyond strike. mindfulness practitioners and cortex.     " ++, -.-+   4@

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To deploy troops to pro- for an Afghan-led and Afghan- important for an enduring inevitable for the Taliban to take tionship" to a new level as He expressed hope that Uwarned Russia of conse- municate to one another tect key infrastructure as it tries owned peace process is impor- peace,” the spokesperson said over Afghanistan after the with- External Affairs Minister S his visit to Georgia, which is the quences for the ransomware when each of us thinks some- to stabilize the country and pre- tant for an enduring peace, in response to a question. drawal of US forces from Jaishankar held talks with first by an Indian foreign min- attacks emanating from the thing is happening in anoth- pare for elections in the after- stressing that Afghanistan's In reply to another ques- there. Georgian Vice Prime Minister ister to the country, will be the country, underscoring the er country that affects the math of President Jovenel neighbours and countries in tion, the spokesperson said that “We have trained over and Foreign Minister David opening of a new chapter in the need for Moscow to take action home country,” Biden Moïse's assassination. the region have a real stake in security assistance to Pakistan 300,000. We've provided USD Zalkaliani and discussed with relationship. against groups engaged in the said. Amid the confusion, hun- the war-torn nation's future. was suspended in 2018. 3.9 billion in humanitarian him bilateral economic coop- "I think our very excellent crime. During the call, the White dreds of Haitians gathered out- The comments came on “We continue to work with assistance. These are brave eration, trade and connectivity. relationship will even go to a Biden spoke with Russian House said, Biden under- side the U.S. Embassy in Port- Friday, hours after US Secretary the Pakistan military on fighters who have taken on Jaishankar is on a two-day higher level," he said, adding "It President Vladimir Putin on scored the need for Russia to au-Prince pleading for a way of State Antony Blinken had a numerous issues and value our casualties and fought off over visit to Georgia, a strategically was a very good discussion". Friday about the ongoing ran- take action to disrupt ran- out of the country. Women car- telephonic conversation with strong bilateral partnership,” the course of the last several important country situated at the Earlier, Jaishankar met the somware attacks by criminals somware groups operating in ried babies and young men his counterpart Shah the spokesperson said. years. We want to equip and intersection of Eastern Europe Indian community representa- based in Russia that have Russia and emphasised that he waved passports and ID cards Mahmood Qureshi, amidst a “We do not comment or empower them, and it is now and Western Asia. He also invit- tives in Georgia and appreci- impacted the US and other is committed to continued as they cried out, “Refuge!” and rapid withdrawal of American speculate on policies that may in their hands. But it is not ed his Georgian counterpart to ated their hard work in the countries around the world, the engagement on the broader “Help!” and NATO troops from or may not be under delibera- inevitable, nor has any intelli- India with a business delegation. agriculture sector. White House said in a readout threat posed by “We definitely need assis- Afghanistan. tion,” the official said when gence assessment predicted it "We discussed economic "As I begin the day, nice to of the call. ransomware. tance and we've asked our During the call, Blinken asked if President Joe Biden is was inevitable,” she said. cooperation, tourism, trade meet Indian Community repre- “Yes,” Biden told reporters During the call, Biden reit- international partners for help,” underscored the importance of reviewing the suspension of Biden on Thursday and connectivity. Our rela- sentatives from Tsnori, Khaketi. at the White House hours after erated that the United States Interim Prime Minister Claude continued bilateral cooperation security assistance to Pakistan. announced that America's tionship is doing well. There are Their hard work in the agricul- his call with Putin on this will take any necessary action Joseph told The Associated between the US and Pakistan. In May, Biden continued his nearly 20-year military mission some big Indian projects in ture sector has earned a good issue when asked if there would to defend its people and its crit- Press in a phone interview late The conversation took place in predecessor Donald Trump's in Afghanistan will conclude Georgia, power projects and name. Enterprising Indians are be consequences to the ran- ical infrastructure in the face of Friday. “We believe our partners the backdrop of reports that the policy on suspending security on August 31. The US military steel projects," he said. our global bridge," he said. somware attack. this continuing can assist the national police in Taliban has made huge terri- assistance to Pakistan without exit from Afghanistan before "A lot of Indian tourists There are many farmers “I made it very clear to him challenge. resolving the situation.” torial gains in Afghanistan. any clarity if the administration September 11 stems from the come, about 50,000 of them. from India who have invested that the United States expects, “The President has also The stunning request for Taliban militants are now will change its stance in the February 2020 agreement We have some 8,000 Indian in the agriculture sector in when a ransomware operation called on governments and U.S. Military support recalled thought to control about a future. Trump suspended all Washington signed with the students in Georgia. But in Georgia. is coming from his soil, even agencies to modernise their the tumult following Haiti's last third of the war-torn country. security assistance to Pakistan in Taliban in return for coun- every sector, we felt we can do "Also congratulated Pravasi though it's not sponsored by defences to meet this threat, presidential assassination, in “Afghanistan's neighbours January 2018, arguing that he terterrorism guarantees and more. We agreed today that we Bharatiya Samman awardee the state, we expect them to act building on the President's 1915, when an angry mob and countries in the region have was not satisfied with pledges the group would will work together to find ways Darpan Prasher," he said. if we give them enough infor- executive order on cybersecu- dragged President Vilbrun a real stake in Afghanistan's Islamabad's cooperation and negotiate a political settle- of raising it," Jaishankar said. Prasher is the Vice President at mation to act on who that is,” rity that was released in May,” Guillaume Sam out of the future and influence with the role in the fight against terrorism. ment to the war with the "I invited the Vice Prime the Indian Chamber of he said. a senior administration official French Embassy and beat him parties,” a State Department Earlier during her daily news Afghan government. Minister to visit India with a Commerce in Georgia. “And, secondly, that we told reporters. to death. #" 2             1          :       -(')'7 of whom had previously Wang Yi said on Tuesday guage the Taliban use, China
2    : 4:   sought refuge in Afghanistan, addressing a meeting of the remains highly concerned he Taliban has said it sees to enter the country. 70th anniversary of diplo- about the security situation     &  TChina as a "friend" of The Taliban would also matic relations with there,” Andrew Small, a senior    ,   4 Afghanistan and assured prevent al-Qaeda or any other Pakistan. transatlantic fellow with the (  Beijing that it would not host terrorist group from operating While the American German Marshall Fund's Asia      "',( *,'$ said that India has been calling Uyghur Islamic militants from there, he said. troops' withdrawal and resur- Programme told the Post.  ,(&* for enhanced and effective the volatile Xinjiang province, “We have been to China gence of the Taliban should He said China's biggest  -(')'7 xpressing concern over the humanitarian assistance to all which is a major worry for the many times and we have good strategically benefit China as concern in its dealings with ebsites of Iran's transport Einvolvement of external Syrians throughout the country Chinese Government, accord- relations with them,” Suhail the Taliban shares close ties the Taliban had always been hina's regulator ordered Wand urbanisation min- actors in Syria, India has said without discrimination, politi- ing to a media report. told Hong Kong-based South with Pakistan, both Islamabad whether it was sheltering Cthe removal from app istry Saturday went out of ser- it is committed to advancing a cisation and preconditions. The comments came as China Morning Post, recalling and Beijing are concerned as Uyghur separatists. stores of 25 apps owned by Didi vice after a “cyber disruption” Syrian-led and Syrian-owned He said that more than 13 the Taliban made territorial the few meetings hosted by they faced threats from the China's crackdown in Global Inc., the country's in computer systems of its UN-facilitated political process million people across Syria gains in the war-torn country China in the past for Taliban Islamic militant groups which Xinjiang, observers say, has largest ride-hailing service, cit- staff, the official IRNA news to bring long-term security need humanitarian assistance amid the withdrawal of the US delegations. were part of Al-Qaeda and exasperated the resentment ing severe violations of rules agency reported. and stability in the conflict-rid- in one form or another. forces. China has already “China is a friendly coun- Taliban. among native Uyghur against collecting personal The report did not elabo- den country. "Syrian women, children, evacuated 210 of its nationals try and we welcome it for China has been eying big Muslims in Xinjiang. The US, data. rate but said the case is under Explaining India's vote on elderly have severely impacted from Afghanistan by a char- reconstruction and developing scale investments in the EU and international The Cyberspace investigation. This is the second the Adoption of Syria in disproportionate ways. tered flight this week. Afghanistan,” he said adding Afghanistan as the country human rights organisations Administration of China had abnormality in computer sys- Humanitarian Resolution on Today's adoption, therefore, Beijing is concerned that that "If (the Chinese) have has the world's largest unex- have accused Beijing of com- already taken down the main tems related to the Friday, India's Permanent will reassure 3.4 million people under Taliban rule, investments, of course, we ploited reserves of copper, mitting genocide in the Didi app last Sunday, pending ministry. Representative to the United in the northwest of Syria," he Afghanistan will become a will ensure their safety," coal, iron, gas, cobalt, mer- province. a cybersecurity review, after it On Friday, Iran's railroad Nations Ambassador T.S. said. hub for the East Turkistan Shaheen said. cury, gold, lithium and thori- The 12th report of the debuted on the US stock mar- system came under cyberattack Tirumurti said that India firm- "We also need to reflect on Islamic Movement (ETIM), a Sharply critical of the US um, valued at over USD one Analytical Support and ket last week. with hackers posting fake mes- ly believes that long-term secu- the humanitarian situation separatist outfit aligned to move to pull out its troops trillion. Sanctions Monitoring Team of The 25 additional apps sages about alleged train delays rity and stability of this region not just in the northwest, but Al-Qaeda which is waging an without stabilising the peace In 2011, the China the UN last month confirmed include Didi Enterprises, as or cancellations on display can only be achieved by pre- also on the rest of the territo- insurgency in Xinjiang. process in Afghanistan, China National Petroleum the presence of ETIM mili- well as ones designed for Didi boards at stations across the serving the sovereignty and ter- ry of Syria. Both the UN The resource-rich this week has asked its close Corporation (CNPC) won a tants in Afghanistan. drivers. country. It came after the elec- ritorial integrity of Syria. Secretary General and Office Xinjiang shares about 80-km- ally Pakistan to step up coop- USD 400 million bid to drill “The Eastern Turkistan A spokesperson for Didi tronic tracking system on trains "We are deeply concerned for the Coordination of long border with Afghanistan. eration to contain the securi- three oil fields for 25 years, Islamic Movement (ETIM) did not immediately respond to across Iran failed. with the involvement of exter- Humanitarian Affairs Playing down China's ty risks in the war-torn coun- containing roughly 87 million consists of several hundred a request for comment. Also on Saturday, minister nal actors in Syria which is (OCHA) have repeatedly spo- concerns, the Taliban try following the withdrawal barrels of oil. members, located primarily in The move comes after of telecommunications, making the situation worse. ken about the worsening spokesman Suhail Shaheen of the foreign forces. Chinese firms have also Badakhshan and neighbour- Chinese authorities said earli- Mohammad Javad Azari "We also remain convinced humanitarian operations on said they see China as a "(China and Pakistan) gained rights to mine copper ing Afghan provinces," the er this week they would step up Jahromi warned about possible that there can be no military the ground," he said. “friend” to Afghanistan and is need to defend regional peace at Mes Aynak in Logar report submitted to the UN supervision of companies list- cyberattacks though ran- solution to the Syrian conflict Tirumurti said that there is hoping to talk to Beijing about together. Problems in province, according to the Security Council said. ed overseas. Under the new somwares. In 2018 Iran report- and reaffirm our commitment an urgent need for an active investing in reconstruction Afghanistan are practical chal- Post report. The report said that large measures, regulation of data ed similar attacks. to advancing a Syrian-led and engagement between interna- work “as soon as possible”. lenges that China and But observers say China numbers of Al-Qaeda fighters security and cross-border data In December that year, Syrian-owned UN facilitated tional donor community, Suhail also said the Pakistan both face," especial- will remain very cautious and and other foreign extremist flows, as well as the manage- Iran's telecommunications political process in line with the humanitarian agencies and Taliban would no longer allow ly the expansion of both inter- concerned about the Taliban elements aligned with the ment of confidential data, will ministry said the country had UN Security Council financial institutions with Syria, China's Uyghur separatist national and regional terror- delivering on its promises. Taliban are located in various be improved. defused a massive cyberattack Resolution 2254," he said. consistent with the sovereign- fighters from Xinjiang, some ism, Chinese Foreign Minister “Whatever benign lan- parts of Afghanistan.) Didi is the latest compa- on unspecified “electronic Noting that the decade- ty, independence and territor- ny facing the scrutiny from infrastructure” but provided long violence and terror has ial integrity of Syria to address the Chinese government. An no specifics on the purported caused devastating impact on the humanitarian situation and  '   :    investigation found “serious attack. the lives of Syrians, Tirumurti reconstruction needs.  
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     Oestablished pro-democra- risks.” details. cy civic organisations said Of the seven members The internet regulator also   $$ come forward as soon as they Saturday it is letting go its paid remaining, three are currently said Didi was barred from are eligible,” she said. staff and halving the size of its in jail facing national security accepting new customers until K health officials said the “A s w e a p p r o a c h t h e steering committee amid charges — chairman Lee the investigations were com- UDelta variant of Covid-19 planned end of restrictions, we Beijing's crackdown on oppo- Cheuk-yan as well as vice pleted. continues as the dominant must remain cautious and care- sition activity in the semi- chairmen Albert Ho Chun-yan strain of coronavirus and ful. Cases are rising across the autonomous Chinese and Chow Hang-tung. marked a sharp increase in the country, and whilst the vac- city. Letting go of staff was to UK with 54,268 more cases cines offer excellent protection, The Hong Kong Alliance in “ensure their safety" and would logged on Friday, which marks they do not offer 100 per cent Support of Patriotic take effect at the end of the a 32 per cent increase over the protection,” she added. Democratic Movements of month, the statement previous week. The weekly PHE data China is best known for organ- said. Public Health England found the Delta AY.1 sub lin- ising an annual rally and can- While the 32-year-old (PHE) said its weekly analysis eage, so-called Delta plus dlelight vigil remembering group said the changes would shows the continued rise in mutation for its feared vaccine those killed in the bloody 1989 affect its operations, it vowed infections is not followed by a resistance, remains low at 44 crackdown on pro-democracy that “regardless of whatever similar increase in hospitalisa- cases. Overall, the Delta vari- protests in Beijing's Tiananmen difficulties or challenges we tions and deaths, which reflects ant – first identified in India – Square. face, the alliance will contin- a high protection offered by currently accounts for approx- The group said in a state- ue to grit our teeth and move both doses of a coronavirus imately 99 per cent of cases ment that seven of its 14 onwards one step at a vaccine. that are sequenced across the remaining steering committee time." In a separate study, PHE UK, followed by the local also found that all the vaccines Alpha variant of concern. ` In being administered are as effec- a variant technical briefing, tive at preventing symptomatic PHE revealed that “secondary disease in the majority of peo- attack rates” – the likelihood of ple with underlying health an infection occurring in a conditions as the rest of the given context – amongst population. household contacts of cases “The data continues to with Delta has continued to show that the sharp increase in fall. Despite this continued cases that we are seeing is not fall, secondary attack rates for being followed by a similar both household and non- increase in hospitalisation and household contacts of cases death,” said Dr Jenny Harries, with Delta remain higher than Chief Executive of the UK for Alpha. Health Security Agency. In its separate vaccine “This is because two doses study, PHE found overall vac- of the available vaccines offer cine effectiveness against symp- a high level of protection tomatic disease in risk groups against the Delta variant. at approximately 60 per cent Getting both jabs is the best after one dose of either Oxford way to ensure you and the peo- AstraZeneca [Covishield] or ple you love remain safe, so we Pfizer/BioNTech, with little once again urge everyone to variation by age. '  4A     " ++, -.-+

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In the morning, the first form with other nations for received Reserve Bank of mitted to RBI for approval, already battling the elevated by the government and RBI “Given the intermittent service will leave from free, saying that humanitarian India’s (RBI) nod to apply for prior to the expiry of the said credit stress and declining recently is expected to support nature of economic activities in Dakshineswar and Kavi needs outweigh commercial amalgamation of the promot- five years, to take effect after the AUM in FY21. the continuity of credit flow to the wake of Covid spread in Subhash at 08:00 hrs (instead of benefits.Participating on the er into itself. As per the SFB initial promoter lock-in expires, Accordingly, out of thirteen microfinance and MSME bor- Q1FY22, the borrower income 08.30 hrs.) and the last service second day of the ongoing that humanitarian needs out- licensing guidelines of RBI, a it said. “RBI vide its commu- issuer downgrades by credit rowers while also enhance liq- streams, particularly of those will leave from Dakshineswar G20 Finance Ministers and weigh commercial benefits,” a promoter of SFB can exit or to nication dated July 9, 2021, to rating agencies during Q1FY22 uidity relief to the smaller serviced by smaller NBFCs or and Kavi Subhash at 11:30 hrs Central Bank Governors tweet said.During the meeting, cease to be a promoter after the the bank has permitted the in the financial sector, ten lenders.” MFIs have been severely (no change in timing). Meeting, Sitharaman shared discussions of finance ministers mandatory initial lock-in peri- bank to apply to RBI seeking issuers are smaller MFI and Furthermore, it said that impacted, thereby exacerbating In the evening, the first ser- India’s successful experience in were focused on policies for od of five years (initial pro- approval for scheme of amal- NBFCs engaged in providing impact of second wave of the asset quality stress for these vice will leave from integrating technology with economic recovery, sustain- moter lock-in) depending on gamation,” Equitas Holdings unsecured MSME loans, per- Covid has been more pro- lenders.” Dakshineswar and Kavi inclusive service delivery dur- able finance and International RBI’s regulatory and supervi- said. RBI has also conveyed that sonal and vehicle loans. nounced on collections in the However, the report Subhash at 15:30 hrs (instead of ing the pandemic, the Finance Taxation. “In policies for recov- sory comfort and SEBI regula- any ‘no objection’, if and when A report by Acuite Ratings asset classes of microfinance added that absence of mora- 15.45 hrs.) and the last service Ministry said in a series of ery session, FM discussed 3 cat- tions at that time. given on the scheme of amal- said that collection efficiencies and two-wheeler loans as com- torium has made the bor- will leave from Dakshineswar tweets. alysts of economic recovery- “In case of Equitas Small gamation, would be without which were seen recovering pared to the first cycle. rower stress more visible in and Kavi Subhash at 19.15 hrs “FM Smt. @nsitharaman #Digitalization #ClimateAction Finance Bank (the bank), our prejudice to the powers of RBI above 90 per cent in Mar-21 “Even as two-wheeler as an this cycle and along with lack (instead of 19.00 hrs). shared how #CoWIN applica- & #SustainableInfrastructure; subsidiary for which the com- to initiate action, if any, for vio- have dropped to between 65- asset class fared better during of adequate funding, the dete- These services will ply at an tion has efficiently supported shared India’s successful expe- pany is the promoter, the said lation of any licensing guide- 85 per cent levels during the first wave of lockdowns, the rioration in liquidity and interval of 8 minutes during scale and scope of our vacci- rience in integrating technolo- initial promoter lock-in for lines or any terms and condi- Q1FY22. impact has been greater during therefore credit quality for peak hours from Monday to nation & #India has made this gy with inclusive service deliv- the company expires on tions of license, or any other “Besides the lower collec- the second cycle on account of smaller NBFCs and MFIs was Saturday. There will be no ser- platform freely available to all ery during the pandemic,” September 4, 2021,” it said in a applicable instruction, it added tions, the debt raising ability of the spread of the pandemic in almost inevitable. vices on Sunday. countries given our firm belief another tweet said.        ) 2 :6    ;         (% (&' fall in the last week of April.” 5.67  “Ind-Ra expects a gradual   ndia’s highway toll collections relaxation in the lockdown Iare expected to bounce back measures with a drop in Covid   after a subdued April-May sea- cases and ramp-up in toll col-        son this year. lections 2QFY22 onwards.”  ($" Accordingly, toll collec- In addition, the report say tions are expected to reach FY21 witnessed a robust traf- sangYong Motor, a debt- 4QFY21 revenues in 2QFY22 fic recovery, erasing the traffic Sridden automaker, has and record 15 per cent growth losses during the peak COVID- decided to sell the site of its beginning 3QFY22 over FY20 19 lockdown period. plant in Pyeongtaek as part of sans a third wave. “This was led by the faster self-rescue efforts, the local “These expectations are adoption of private trans- government said on Saturday. driven by the recovery in June portation and a swift com- The company has been 2021, stronger than the earlier mercial traffic recovery pro- under court receivership since seen in 2QFY21 during the first viding stability to toll rev- April, as its Indian parent, wave,” India Ratings and enues.” Mahindra & Mahindra, failed Research (Ind-Ra) said in a “The commercial traffic to secure a buyer for its 75 per- research report. tions in June 2021 saw an stress cases, reflecting ample mobility impacting toll collec- saw a quick recovery, given the cent stake in the automaker. In April and May 2021, upward trajectory, reaching 90 cushion for timely debt ser- tions. movement of essential com-  "-*' not seem to be as severe as in The city government of average toll revenue fell by 10 per cent of 4QFY21 levels in vicing in potential downside “Ind-Ra’s sample study on modities and was in line with last year. Also states were well Pyeongtaek, 70 kms south of per cent and 34 per cent respec- the last week of June 2021. scenarios.” 36 toll projects spread across 10 E-Way bills generation and ovid’s second wave along prepared this time to deal with Seoul, said it has signed a tively, compared to 4QFY21 “In the backdrop of ade- Besides, the report said states indicates the average fuel consumption trajectory Cwith regional lockdowns the situation,” said Deepak memorandum of understand- owing to the localised lock- quate liquidity and a recovery that implementation of a full or daily toll collections on a week- while the Covid-19 spread con- are expected to dampen the Jasani- Head of Retail Research ing with the court-appointed downs during second Covid in traffic, the cash flows of the partial lockdown during April- ly basis reached a peak of 38 tinued to saddle the public Q1FY22 earnings result season, at HDFC Securities. manager of SsangYong and its wave. projects rated above ‘A’ show June 2021 in several parts of the per cent in the third week of transportation (buses) recov- thereby, unleashing volatility. “Trends in shift from infor- labor union, regarding the sale However, the toll collec- considerable resilience to country had hit the people May 2021, after a 17 per cent ery.” Notably, the trend might mal to formal sectors, impact of the site, which measures lead to value correction, this in of raw material price increase 850,000 square meters and is theory, can trigger another and inventory gains or losses valued at 900 billion won ($786 )&    bull run. due to China intervention in million). < 3 )   
:  However, the scale of this commodity markets will be The plant was constructed expected trend might only be interesting to watch out for. In in 1979.The company will build      known via the impact on rev- the BFS space, asset quality or a new factory in Pyeongtaek,    
  6&5. enue that different sectors sus- slippages trends in the books of and the city will provide tained in respect to lockdown’s lenders will be monitored administrative support in the   #$&' defined last year to be the cor- securities among others.      effect on operations and sales. closely.” process of construction and nerstones of our strategic focus The AGM’s approval was Other factors such as high Additionally, Jasani said relocation, the city said. ederal Bank shareholders for FY 2020-21, and a stepping also sought for revision of New Delhi:The Central Board technology the overall average commodity and fuel prices that several high-frequency “We will actively support FhaveApproved the resolu- stone in our journey to become tenure of one of the Joint of indirect Taxes and Customs facilitation levels have already along with impact of rural macro indicators have SsangYong Motor to grow into tion to re-appoint Shyam the bank of FIRST CHOICE for Statutory Central Auditors, the (CBIC) has taken further steps exceeded these levels with the Covid spread on the FMCG improved lately including a global company that con- Srinivasan as the Managing Indians,” he said. appointment and fixation of to streamline the faceless All-India average facilitation demand will exert pressure on power consumption, auto fuel tributes to the development of Director and Chief Executive Srinvasan’s reappointment remuneration of branch audi- assessment mechanism put in level across all Customs stations Q1 revenues. demand, e-way bills, exports the local economy,” Jung Jang- Officer for a period of three will come into effect from tors in consultation with the place in the customs clearance being 77 per cent for May In contrast, pharma com- amongst others. seon, mayor of Pyeongtaek, years. September 23 this year to Statutory processes and has decided that 2021.“Board also notes that panies could benefit due to the “Rising commodity costs, said.Chung Yong-won, court- The decision was taken in September 22, 2024. Central Auditors and other up to 90 per cent of non-risky the use of machine learning and second Covid wave, besides, higher inflation, and a likely appointed administrator of the 90th Annual General He took over as the CEO of necessary appointments. import consignments would be the other state of art technolo- metals, BFSI and IT are expect- rate increase are key concern SsangYong, said the new plant Meeting of shareholders of the bank on 23 September The meeting was presided cleared within hours without gies now enables RMS (risk ed to drive earnings’ growth in areas.” will focus on green and self-dri- Federal Bank which was con- 2010. over by Bank’s Chairperson any physical interface. management systems) to more Q1FY22. According to Gaurav Garg, ving cars as a base for the com- ducted through video confer- A release issued by the Grace Elizabeth Koshie and The new mechanism would precisely target the risky con- Furthermore, in Q1FY22, Haed of Research at CapitalVia pany’s long-term survival, encing on Friday. bank said the approval of share- joined by other Directors, become functional from July 15 signments thereby enabling Indian corporates have the Global Research: “The opening reports Yonhap news agency. The bank streamed it live holders was sought for adopt- shareholders, senior execu- an aid faster clearance of import more focussed attention on benefit of a low base, while dur- of the season was good by TCS, SsangYong opened an auc- on four social media platforms ing audited financial state- tives, representatives of consignments as the systems lesser number of Bills of Entry ing Q1FY21 the aggregate net it posted a net profit growth of tion for its majority stake on - Facebook, YouTube, Twitter ments of FY 2020-21. Statutory Auditors and would clear such consignments for assessment by the (faceless sales of most companies had 28.5 per cent, it also posted a June 28.Half of SsangYong and Clubhouse. The meeting also passed Secretarial Auditors of the without any physical interface. assessment groups) FAGs. fallen sharply and their net growth of 18.5 per cent in con- Motor Company’s workers will Addressing the AGM, other resolutions including bank. At present, the facilitation (does Thus, Board has decided that profits had plunged. solidated revenue.” go on unpaid leave for two Srinivasan said the bank’s dig- declaration of dividend of 35 In her address, Koshie not require assessment or w.e.f. 15.07.2021 the facilitation “In Q1FY22, though there “However, this earnings years beginning next month as ital innovations of today are on per cent to the shareholders, remarked that the Bank led by examination) levels in imports level across all Customs stations was disruption or partial lock- season may have few surpris- part of self-help measures as the cusp of redefining the approval of issuance of equity its twin focus on digital enable- is up to 80 per cent for Aircargo would be increased to 90 per down in several states in April es as it coincided with the sec- the debt-ridden automaker is banking paradigm of tomor- shares on preferential basis ment and people empower- Complexes, 70 per cent for cent relating to RMD (risk or May due to the second ond wave of the pandemic and striving to speed up its sales row.”Simple, Digital, and raising of Tier I Capital of ment, supported by opera- Seaports and 60 per cent for management division),” CBIC Covid wave, the impact of this therefore there might be mixed process, the company said last Contactless this is what I had the Bank through Issuance of tional ICDs. 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Australian collapse as the West standing bowler for the West Lanka will now start from July “We understand that cir- England were set for a com- Indies pulled off an 18-run vic- Indies in the South Africa series, 18, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said cumstances are extraordinary, manding total in a match tory in the opening fixture of the Walsh was not selected for any on Saturday, a day after a Covid- but the BCCI would like to reduced by rain to 47 overs per five-match T20I series at the of those five matches but had an 19 outbreak in the home team extend its full support to Sri side with Phil Salt (60) and Darren Sammy Stadium in St immediate impact when called camp forced the postponement. Lanka Cricket (SLC) during James Vince (56) sharing a Lucia on Friday. into service at the start of this The series, which was orig- these tough times for the smooth third-wicket stand of 97 after Seamer McCoy (four for 26) duel with the Australians. inally scheduled to start with the conduct of the upcoming series,” both Dawid Malan and Zak and leg-spinner Walsh (three for He triggered the slide by three ODIs on July 13, had to be Shah said in a statement, issued Crawley had fallen for ducks. 23) turned the match on its head bowling Ben McDermott with a rescheduled after Sri Lanka’s by the BCCI. From 118-2, however, as the tourists, replying to the googly in the 11th over and then batting coach Grant Flower and Sri Lanka Cricket secretary England lost five wickets for 42 home side’s total of 145 for six, claimed the all-important wick- data analyst G T Niroshan test- Ashley De Silva expressed his runs to be 160-7 in what was the lost their last six wickets for 19 et of Marsh caught-and-bowled ed positive for the dreaded virus gratitude towards BCCI for first ODI at Lord’s since runs to be dismissed for 127 off two overs later. on their return from the UK. standing by them during hour of England’s dramatic 2019 World 16 overs. standing figures of three for 12 For Australian captain It also meant an extended crisis. “We are grateful to the Cup final win over New Zealand  ) #  2   ) 5 # >6   Mitchell Marsh’s 51 off 31 off four overs and it required Aaron Finch, who was the first quarantine period for the squad BCCI for understanding the and the first in the UK where a  .  ? #?      2 balls with two sixes and five Russell’s power-hitting which wicket to fall at the start of the members. While the tentative situation and agreeing to coop- capacity crowd had been fours appeared to have tilted the brought him five sixes and three chase when drove left-arm spin- date that was originally being erate with us at this moment of allowed since the start of the (40) and Brydon Carse (31), work to do in difficult batting match decidedly in his team’s fours to give the innings late ner Fabian Allen to extra-cover, discussed was July 17, but Shah time, as it has done on numer- coronavirus pandemic. both playing their maiden ODI conditions if they were to level favour until he fell to Walsh at impetus after the home side’s the batting performance was confirmed that it will start from ous occasions, during our long- Fast bowler Ali, a star of innings, had frustrated Pakistan this three-match series at 1-1. 117 for six in the 13th over. top-order batting struggled after completely unacceptable. July 18. “India-Sri Lanka ODI standing relationship.” Pakistan’s 2017 Champions with an eighth-wicket stand of Both sides were unchanged West Indies were indebted they were put in. “We’ve got no excuses for series to start on July 18 due to Earlier in the day, a Sri Trophy triumph in England, fin- 69. after England, forced into select- to Andre Russell’s explosive 51 “I felt we always had a what happened out there Covid-19 outbreak in home Lankan player in one of the two ished with 5-51 in 9.2 overs — And with the floodlights ing a wholly new squad after a off 28 balls — his first T20I fifty chance if we could pick up a cou- tonight,” was his curt assessment. team camp,” Shah said. bio-bubbles had tested positive his fourth five-wicket haul in 56 switched on at a gloomy home Covid outbreak within their — in reaching a total of some ple wickets and when it started “In fact the pitch got better for The three ODI matches will for Covid-19 as the virus out- matches at this level — when of cricket, a Pakistan side camp, had thrashed Pakistan by respectability. going for us we were able to pull batting as the match wore on. now be held on July 18, 20 and break continued to rock the Saqib Mahmood holed out. bowled out for just 141 in the nine wickets at Cardiff’s Sophia Opening bowler Josh it off,” said a delighted McCoy We just didn’t focus on the job 23 at the Premadasa Stadium home team. 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Most counselors will agree. the ground and bury myself in it. Why a history of trauma, such as childhood abuse You have survived a life-threatening situ- should I see the light, seek food and comfort   is not difficult to understand. To find your- ation. Others have not. Shock and denial is when she is locked in darkness?” She cried When someone passes, you are left hold- self in the midst of a threatening situation the first stage of grief. Make acceptance the brokenly. ing the urn of their unfulfilled longings, their when you suffer from preexisting issues such first stage of your healing. We all know someone who has tested unrealised dreams. You feel simultaneously as anxiety or depression can be like adding Some of the other gems I have gathered positive for Covid-19 and died from it. bereft and responsible. salt to your wounds. Some families have a along life’s turbulent passage: However, not everyone can tell you the self- If you are introspective by nature, you history of psychiatric disorders or alcohol or  It is okay to appreciate and feel relief at flagellating story of those left behind to face agonise not only over how they died but also drug abuse (a modern-day bane that surely your survival even while you grieve. To know the loss. Yes. Survivor guilt is a thing. And it why they had to lose their lives and not you. deserves its very own feature). With their that life on earth is still beautiful. That it still affects the human psyche like an ill wind that It may well be flukish luck, but the guilt coping mechanisms already at a low, how ignites your passions with the rising sun. And sweeps your house and destroys both your begins an endless drum beat of counterfactu- well they survive explosive situations can be casts enchantment with the nightly stars. furniture and your repose. als-thoughts that you could have or should anybody’s guess. Celebrate the life you have. have done otherwise, though, in fact, you did It is not a coincidence, that many doctors  Yes, the world as you know it, no longer        nothing wrong. And you may find yourself are now looking at a holistic, a body-mind- exists. But like the movements of the earth On a fundamental level, survivor guilt is buried under an added weight of questions soul approach to health. Because, in the end, around the sun, the turning face of the clock, exactly what the words suggest — the feelings about the very nature and purpose of human we are nothing if not our stories. Shaped by the ebb and flow of the waves, your routines of guilt one experiences when they survive existence. the sins of our fathers. Reflected in the too must continue. Taking baths, reading, something painful. Your world is turned upside down. It no behaviors of our children. meditating, journaling, eating, exercise... the It can run rampant as a contagion longer feels like a safe place. Guilt keeps the activities of quotidian life are restful, and amongst survivors of large-scale, (manmade fear at bay. It is a story you tell yourself over     meaningful. Self-care paves the way to nor- or natural) disasters such as the current pan- and over, like a mantra, until you start believ- If you are a reader, or a movie buff, a malcy. demic, the partition, forest fires, and major ing it. keen observer of life, or, God forbid, a victim  There is no shame in sharing your feelings earthquakes. Or it may knock down one per- Subjective guilt — quoted verbatim from of trauma, you may be familiar of the pletho- of guilt, whether in person or a safe space on son here, another there. Like the sibling who Nancy Sherman Ph.D. — is associated with ra of symptoms that survivors of guilt dis- social media. It can bring relief as well as fos- survives domestic violence. Or a car crash. this sense of responsibility, is thought to be play: ter a feeling of community. What’s more, it’s a The parents who outlive their children. The irrational because one feels guilty despite the  Flashbacks of the traumatic event purely voluntary activity, entirely within your list goes on and on. So does the trauma. fact that one knows one has done nothing  Obsessive thoughts about the event control. And who knows, the hand you take wrong. Objective or rational guilt, by con- ,&( ;/,$ $<  Irritability and anger in yours might one day walk you home?    trast-guilt that is “fitting” to one’s actions- "O'O$ 7"',.  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The book is about the leadership of an to it to bring about the much needed individual to bring transformational change. changes in an organisation. It is about Mani’s book is a must read to under- the creative power of Indian engineers, stand why India has become a big con- which if channelised properly, can work sumer of technology that the world is wonders. eyeing to place its products in, mainly The author has included technical because of the size of the market and pur- details, but with a stress on his mantras chasing power, but when it comes to on dealing with mulitple complexities being a producer of technology, it does such as Public Procurement Systems, not have much to show for, lagging Design of rolling Stock, Manufacturing  6       <      $@#L ! 3  5 L    A  3    2 ?  B<  B behind even some small developed coun- techniques and Train Simulations. tries. You will find lot of answers to the The technical details are written in a went about determining their technical Some of the anecdotes mentioned In another one, he talks about a gov- him as well, it sarcastically speaks of how questions which bug us all. manner that can be easily comprehended capability truthfully and then challenging by Mani in his book are funny, some ernment officer and the quintessential his a simple suggestion of the top man was Interspersed with Shakespearean and by an average reader, making it insightful themselves to strive for something that are scathing but they all are befitting briefcase. An officer never carries his made into a tamasha with the spirit of Ghalibian quotes, perhaps overdone, it is and a good read. For example, the author was perceived to be beyond them. Their the narrative. In one of these, while briefcase, his peon does. Should he be ideation taking a backseat. A drama was also a delight for those who seek to define explains in the beginning what a train set practical approach is what made it describing his way to deal with people required to carry it himself someday, he played out with 5000 railway men as will- managerial situations and solutions is. While a conventional train is made up achievable. Mani describes how they who do not care for action and deliv- makes a funny spectacle as he thinks car- ing, or unwilling, actors cum spectators. through poetic expressions. of coaches and a locomotive (an engine in made a matrix in the beginning of the ery but sit smugly with inaction, the rying a briefcase yourself is infra dig. This The author explains how this was an A must read for all age-groups who common parlance), at one end or either project, listing three categories: 1) area author says that they reminded him of why the author says he started using a effort not merely by ICF but the associat- have the fire in their belly to try some- end, a modern train set is a train of per- where ICF was there or almost there, 2) jalebis because jalebi-making is syn- shoulder bag early in his career. His insid- ed industry as well; these companies saw thing novel and arduous. It is an exhila- manently-coupled coaches such that all areas in which ICF could be there with onymous with unnecessary nitpicking er’s description of the huge Rail Shivir, a in this project the pride of nation-build- rating story told in an eminently readable the equipment is mounted under the some extra effort and or judicious selec- to stall any work. Whenever he came jamboree for ideation organised by the ing and not a business opportunity alone. manner. The book is the sixth in his train chassis itself and there are no loco- tion of manufacturing vendors, including across any such instance, he would Railway Ministry in Delhi is uproariously The book brings out the stifling series of publications. Mani’s earlier motives. Such a train has many advan- import, but strictly as per specifications make his own judgement from file not- comical and brings out what nobody in bureaucracy of Indian Railways. But, it works — Trains Unchained; A Skein of tages — such as, faster acceleration, and drawings developed by ICF and 3) ings, invite the officers delaying the the media ever was able to. is not only about this malady which Trains; Greening of a Factory; Reinventing reduction in travel time, better comfort areas in which we could be there only case to his room, order jalebis and Calling the senior officers chosen to plagues India but also about how bold, the Wheel, Art & Railways (co-authored and aesthetics. with handholding by some superior pro- offer it to them, saying that they had make presentations to the Prime Minister, honest and driven men can challenge with his colleague Lily Pandeya) — have The author shares the way the team fessionals. really earned this feast. “a caboodle of burlesque”, which included the babudom and strive to put an end been well received and highly acclaimed. ," 2   ))*1

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