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WEATHER WORLD 7 SPORTS 8 TABLOID Max: 22.4OC | | Min: 18.1OC Top Iranian nuke India wilt under Smith, When desi bride RH: 91% Rainfall: 1.3 mm scientist assassinated Finch tons in Oz opener wore a pantsuit... Forecast: Cloudy sky. Light to moderate rains. deccanchronicle.com, facebook.com/deccannews, twitter.com/deccanchronicle, google.com/+deccanchronicle Vol. 83 No. 329 Established 1938 | 20 PAGES | `6.00 Max/Min temp. 27/17 ºC COVID-19 FARMERS GET GDP growth betters in Q2 PERMISSION FOR KCR gears up for MADHUSUDAN cent during the quarter, months ended June. The C UNT SAHOO | DC which is lower than econo- GDP at constant (2011-12) CASES DEATHS DELHI CHALO STIR NEW DELHI, NOV. 27 mists’ projection of 8.5 per prices in Q2 of 2020-21 is cent to 10.5 per cent contrac- estimated at `33.14 lakh (+40,534) (+456) SANJAY KAW and Amidst hopes of develop- tion and signalling a sharp crores, as against `35.84 BHASKAR HARI final showdown ment of a vaccine for Covid- recovery from the record lakh crores in Q2 of 2019-20, SHARMA | DC 19 disease, the Indian econo- plunge of 23.9 per cent in the showing a contraction of 7.5 93,49,285 1,36,190 NEW DELHI, NOV. 27 S.A. ISHAQUI I DC attend the meeting at LB my rebounded at a faster- June quarter. per cent,” data released by covid19india.org HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 Stadium. than-expected pace in the “India’s real GDP fell to 7.5 the ministry of statistics STATE GOVERNMENT BULLETINS Thousands of farmers on A senior party leader July-September quarter, per cent in the July- and programme implemen- Friday braved batons, TRS supremo and Chief said that Chandrashekar helped by a pick-up in man- September quarter com- tation showed. (+761) (+4) teargas and water can- Minister K. Chand- Rao had already turned ufacturing. The country’s pared to a contraction of nons along the Delhi- rashekar Rao has set the the people of the Greater GDP contracted by 7.5 per 23.9 per cent in the three ■ Full report on Page 7 TS: 2,67,665 1,448 Haryana border before stage to show through Hyderabad area towards the authorities allowed his public meeting at the the ruling party with his (+733) (+6) them to march towards LB Stadium on Saturday promises of free water the national capital as that the party has a supply and extending of AP: 8,66,438 6,976 part of their “Delhi Cha- strong grip on Greater `10,000 financial aid to lo” protest against the Hyderabad. K. Chandrashekar Rao flood-affected families. CASES AROUND THE WORLD Centre’s new farm laws. Apart from targeting campaign of some par- The CM had mentioned Punjab Chief Minister the BJP government at ties, it was inevitable for that free water supply 6,16,26,862 Capt. Amarinder Singh, the Centre for its alleged the Chief Minister to bol- will benefit 97 per cent of accused by Haryana CM anti-people policies, ster the confidence of the the families in the DEATHS Manohar Lal Khattar of Chandrashekar Rao is people by reassuring GHMC limits. instigating farmers, was expected to highlight that peace and harmony Most TRS leaders stat- 14,43,815 the first one to welcome that the Opposition par- will prevail and the gov- ed that people will not COUNTRIES, the Centre’s decision to ties have created a tense ernment would give no believe promises of AREAS WITH allow the protesters to atmosphere in the city scope to hate-mongers. Opposition parties as CASES 218 enter the city. with their high-voltage The party feels that they are well aware that worldometers.info/ Soon after Capt. Singh campaign. Several trade Chandrashekar Rao's any party that comes to coronavirus urged the Centre to initi- unions will express their public meeting is crucial power in the civic body ate talks to address the support by sharing the to the TRS’ fortunes and has to invariably enjoy farmers’ issues. Union dais with the Chief may set the tone for the the support of the state ASTROGUIDE agriculture minister Minister on Saturday. campaign in the remain- government in which Sarvari; Dakshinayana Narendra Singh Tomar Party leaders are of the ing days till the polling case it is better if the Tithi: Kartika Shudda Trayodasi till reiterated that the gov- opinion that given the day on December 1. They TRS returns to power in 10.20 am ernment would hold communal nature of the expect two lakh people to the GHMC. Star: Bharani till 3.17 am (Sunday) talks next week. Varjyam: 11.08 am to 12.55 am ■ Report on Page 6 Durmuhurtam: 6.32 am to 8 am Rahukalam: 9 am to 10.30 am Beginning of the end HIJRI CALENDAR REBEL TRINAMUL Rabbi-ul Akhir 12, 1442 AH PRAYERS MINISTER QUITS Fajar: 5.24 am of KCR’s rule: Nadda Zohar: 12.14 pm AHEAD OF POLLS DC CORRESPONDENT Asar: 4.04 pm RAJIB CHOWDHURI | DC HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 Maghrib: 5.46 pm KOLKATA, NOV. 27 Isha: 6.57 pm Bharatiya Janata Party SUNRISE TOMORROW 6.17 AM Dealing a double blow to president Jagat Prakash SUNSET TODAY 5.49 PM the Trinamul Congress Nadda on Friday slamm- ahead of next year’s ed Chief Minister K. MOONSET 3.02 PM Assembly polls in West Chandrashekar Rao and MOONRISE 3.17 AM Bengal, rebel TMC min- IT minister K.T. Rama ister Shubhendu Adhik- Rao over commenting on ari resigned from chief the campaign by Union minister Mamata Bane- ministers for the GHMC COUNTER POINT rjee’s Cabinet on Friday, elections. while another disgrun- He said that he and the tled party MLA Mihir Union ministers would Goswami reached New go anywhere for the Delhi to join the BJP. party to come to power. Both have distanced Speaking at a road show themselves from their from Kothapet to Nagole, party, fuelling specula- Nadda said that the time tion of their defection to has come to end the rule BJP national president J.P. Nadda with minister of the BJP, which has also of Chandrashekhar Rao state for home G. Kishan Ready and state BJP presi- kept the door ajar for in the state. He was dent Bandi Sanjay during a roadshow in Hyderabad on them. The TMC heavy- accompanied by BJP Friday for GHMC elections. — PTI weight, who was the face state president Bandi of Ms Banerjee’s famous Sanjay and minister of ning of BJP rule,” Nadda Nadda urged the people land movement in state for home G. Kishan told the crowd that had to vote for the BJP in all Nandigram was the min- Reddy. turned up despite the divisions. ister of transport, envi- “Looking at the large inclement weather. The BJP president ronment and water number of people who He thanked those work- called on the cadre to resources investiga- have come today, it ing under the Modi-led work 100 per cent in this tion/development. seems that the time is government to end cor- election and ensure the coming for the end of the ruption in Telangana defeat of the TRS ■ Report on Page 6 KCR rule and the begin- stae. regime. 2 more jawans killed in Pak fire YUSUF JAMEEL | DC Rajouri district on SRINAGAR, NOV. 27 Friday, leaving at least two more Indian sol- The renewed intermit- diers dead. The Army tent clashes between the said that the Pakistani Indian and Pakistani troops resorted to armies along the Line of “unprovoked ceasefire Control (LoC) that beg- violation” in Suderbani an in Jammu and area of Rajouri early Kashmir’s Poonch dis- Friday. trict earlier this week spread to neighbouring ■ Report on Page 6 CCMB gets ICMR dry swab test nod DC CORRESPONDENT are collected in a liquid HYDERABAD, NOV 27 called Viral Transport Medium. This requires The city-based Centre proper packaging. Des- for Cellular and Mole- pite that, events of spil- cular Biology (CCMB) lage, leakage and dam- has secured approval for age have been noted. its dry swab technique Dry Swab-Direct RT- to collect samples for the PCR ensures there is no RT-PCR test Covid-19. spillage and fear of This procedure is spread of infection. It expected to bring down has been found that the the testing cost by 50 per overall concordance is cent and make it more 96.9 per cent and it is widely available. low cost and there is a The technique, appro- quick turnaround time. ved by the ICMR, From April 2020, involves taking nasal CCMB has been testing swabs in a dry state and Covid samples and this putting them in a tube was a major concern. which can be sent for RT-PCR testing. ■ Page 2: Threat of Currently, the samples liquids spilling a worry CITY DECCAN CHRONICLE | HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2020 pg 2

SHORT TAKES Show time KALASAGARAM BJP is a disaster for the STARTS ONLINE FROM TODAY nation, says Owaisi DC CORRESPONDENT MIM would support. `1,000 currency notes and DC CORRESPONDENT HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 Owaisi said the poor and claimed that it would inval- HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 middle-class sections were idate black money,” Owaisi AIMIM president badly hit by policies adopt- said. Kalasagaram, the annual Asaduddin Owaisi said that ed by the Modi government. He said rich people were musical festival, will be held the Constitution of India People lost their lifetime not affected due to demon- online from Saturday. All pro- apparently looks like a thrifts due to the unwanted etisation while poor people grams would be webcast on snake to the BJP, which lockdown. The Centre are subject to hardship. www.kalasagaram.in and its desires that no political imposed lockdown in the Likewise, farmers pre- YouTube platform, party should survive. wake of Covid-19 when it sumed that they would get Kalasagaram Secunderabad. Addressing election meet- was not required and lifted benefits in case BJP came The programme would start ings on Friday, Owaisi said at an inappropriate time. to power and now they on Saturday with a vocal con- that BJP is parachuting a The country experienced realise that the party is cert by Ranjani and Gayatri. number of high-profile ‘economic disaster’ due to against them. Water can- The events include two instru- leaders to campaign in the lockdown. nons were used on farmers mental music and other vocal civic body elections. He said due to lockdown who were protesting in concerts. All concerts begin at Giving an international 10 crore workers engaged in Delhi where the tempera- 6.30 pm touch, he said Modi went to the unorganised sector ture was as low as 10º The artistes are: Nov. 28: the US to campaign for US became jobless and two Cesius. Ranjani & Gayatri (Vocal); President Donald Trump crore salaried people lost Chandrayangutta MLA Nov. 29: Shreya Devnath and raised the slogan ‘Ab ki their jobs. People are not in Akbaruddin Owaisi said (Violin); Nov. 30: Bharath Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan (left) unveils a new logo of Pandit Jasraj’s Pandit Motiramji, Pandit baar Trump Sarkar’. a position to pay school fees BJP leaders speak only Sundar (Vocal) Dec. 1: Maniramji 48th Sangeet Samaroh at The Plaza hotel in Begumpet on Friday as Durga Jasraj, daughter of Pandit Owaisi said that whoever when they open. about the existence of Sumithra Vasudev (Vocal); Jasraj, addresses the media. The programme is scheduled on November 29 and 30 at CCRT. — R. PAVAN was extended support by The Hyderabad MP Pakistani and Rohingyas in Dec. 2: Sikkil Mala Modi has been unseated. claimed that in 2014 many Old City and surgical strike Chandrasekhar (Flute); Dec. 3: Modi supported Cameron intellectuals opined that on Old City. Vignesh Ishwar (Vocal); Dec. 4: in London and Trump in Modi would secure the He asked whether these Ramakrishna Murthy (Vocal). the US and both of them country. actions can undermine the lost power. “China invaded 900 kilo- Chinese military, improve Owaisi asked Modi to ini- metres into Ladakh. All of the unemployment situa- BTECH DROPOUT tiate a surgical strike sudden he announced tion and improve the value ARRESTED FOR TRS ex officio count against China, which even demonetisation of `500 and of the rupee. SELLING GANJA DC CORRESPONDENT down from 38 to 31 Agro Rythu HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 A BTech dropout who was sell- Parties need 93 seats to elect mayor, deputy mayor ing marijuana oil to buyers Kendras to through online delivery appli- MADDY DEEKSHITH | DC cations was apprehended by HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 the Special Operations Team Plea not to allow MPs, MLAs help farmers of Malkajgiri on Friday. With 48 hours to go Officials seized 2 litres of mar- before campaigning in ijuana oil, also known as liq- Grater Hyderabad DC said. He explained uid hashish, along with other Municipal Corporation to vote in Mayor election CORRESPONDENT that the endeavour contraband from his posses- (GHMC) ends, the ruling HYDERABAD, NOV. is to supply farm- sion. Telangana Rashtra DC CORRESPONDENT GHMC. Anil Kumar here, apart from the 27 related material at The accused, Veerapalli Samiti has realised that HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 Eravatri, a social activist, elected corporators, ex a cheaper rate and Laxmipathi, 25, turned an the number of its ex offi- filed the petition urging officio members have The state govern- in time so that interstate drug peddler after cio members in the twin A petition has been filed the High Court to declare been included in electing ment has decided gullible farmers developing contacts in the cities’ corporation has before Telangana High as “arbitrary” Section 90 the mayor. This is an to establish more do not buy spuri- Vizag agency area and began reduced from 38 to 31. Court challenging a (1) of the GHMC Act, absolute violation, which single window ag- ous or low-quality selling dry ganja, said the offi- Political parties need at newly amended provision which makes MPs, MLAs disrespects public and is ri centres in order material, which cials. least 93 seats to elect the in Greater Hyderabad and MLCs electors in cor- against the principles of to cover each and could damage He took to selling marijuana mayor and his deputy. Municipal Corporation poration. Democracy”, the peti- every mandal for crops and affect oil after realising that it was While the political par- (GHMC) Act, which “This (section) is tioner submitted in his supply of seeds, produce. being sold at `1 lakh per litre. ties are busy intensively enables MPs, MLAs and absolutely against demo- affidavit. fertilisers and pes- Ramulu said that Laxmipathi was nabbed at the campaigning to ensure MLCs, who have been cratic principles. People The activist informed ticides. They will they are in discus- Pedda Amberpet crossroads the victory of their can- elected from within the should elect their public that besides the 150 elect- be named ‘Agro sions with brand- after a tip off was received by didates, corporation jurisdiction of GHMC representatives. The ed corporators, there will Rythu Seva Ken- ed companies like officials. authorities have been limits, to be ex officio mayor is the first person be 55 ex officio members, dram’. UPL, Critical zeroing in on ex officio members when voting is in the city and he / she who will cast their vote K, Ramulu, vice- Crop, Indofil, Nati- members, who are eligi- conducted for electing the will have powers to take for choosing the mayor chairman and onal Seeds Comp- THREAT OF ble to vote in the mayoral mayor and deputy mayor decisions that best suit and deputy mayor. These managing director any, Cizent Seeds elections. The total num- of the corporation. the GHMC, as done by ex officio members are of TS Agro and Nuzvid Seeds LIQUIDS SPILLING ber of ex officio members The amendment means the Prime Minister for more than one-fourth of Industries Deve- for supplying in the GHMC has reduced votes of these MPs, the country or Chief the total corporators lopment Corpor- their products in A WORRY from 52 to 45, since seven MLAs and MLCs will be Minister for the state. It (150+55). They could ation, told Deccan bulk while the of them have already counted, apart from is elected public repre- change the vote of the Chronicle on delivery to farm- From Page 1 voted in elections held for those cast by the newly sentatives from con- people by giving a major- Friday that Telan- ers would be han- the newly formed munic- elected corporators from stituencies who, in turn, ity to one political party gana will be the dled by the Seva Healthcare workers and labo- ipalities or corporations the 150 wards in the elect the PM and CM. But or another. first state to Kendrams. ratory technicians were work- adjoining the GHMC. ensure that farm- He said, “We are ing with liquids that could As on date, ex officio Prakash utilised their ex vailing over utilisation of have to win more than 50 ers get all farm hiring agriculture spill. With dry collection, the members of the TRS who officio vote power. Congress Lok Sabha MP per cent of seats in the requirements in or bio-science gra- tubes can be directly put in the are eligible to vote in the In Pedda Amberpet A. Revanth Reddy’s vote GHMC Council to elect accordance of the duates for mainte- kit and tested. This will save Hyderabad civic body has municipality, MLCs and that of TRS Rajya the mayor and his deputy. farming season. nance of these time and result in quicker got reduced from 38 to 31, Kurumaiahgari Naveen Sabha MP K. Keshava Only directly elected “We have started outlets in each ma- results. since MLA and MLCs Kumar and Patnam Rao. The director of ward members are eligi- 789 such centres ndal. The Ken- CSIR Director General Dr Yegge Mallesham, Mahender Reddy have municipal administra- ble to contest for these and will be bran- drams will weed Shekar C. Mande said the tech- Garikapati Rammohan utilised their ex officio tion wing in the GHMC is two posts. In case a single ching out soon. out middlemen nique can be done in existing Rao, Katepally capacity. In Narsingi yet to submit the list of party does not get major- Some mandals and also help reg- kits and with the available Janardhan Reddy and municipality of Rajendra ex- officio members, who ity, it should have an may have up to th- ulate prices of manpower. “It will help us minister Sabitha Indra Nagar, MLA T. Prakash would be eligible for vot- alliance with another ree centres, depe- seeds, pesticides, ramp up the testing capacity Reddy have utilised their Goud and Chevella MP ing in polls of the mayor political party. The issue nding on the local and fertilizers in in the country quickly,” he ex officio vote in Gaddam Ranjith Reddy and deputy mayor in the of ex officio members demand,” Ramulu the open market.” said. Tukkuguda municipality have used up their ex offi- GHMC. voting arises only then. Multiple premier institutes to elect its chairperson, cio votes. In Boduppal However, according to For instance, the TRS and hospitals have been a part who is from the TRS. Municipal Corporation, officials, 31 TRS, 10 should have 107 as the of this project like Apollo They will hence be ineli- labour minister Ch. AIMIM, three BJP and magic figure to elect the TAKE ACTION Hospitals in Hyderabad, gible to vote in the GHMC Malla Reddy has already one Congress MP, MLAs mayor directly. Centre for DNA polls. Likewise, in voted as an ex officio and MLCs are eligible for All in all, TRS will have AGAINST SURYA, Fingerprinting and Diagnosis, Adibatla municipality, member. In Kompally voting as ex officio mem- to win at least 75 seats on IISER-Berhampur, CSIR- MLA Manchireddy municipality, MLA K. P. bers in the corporation its own to win the posts of NEERI, GMCH-Nagpur, and Kishan Reddy, MLC M. Vivekananda too has polls. mayor and his deputy, TRS TELLS SEC Genepath based in Pune and Srinivas Reddy and Rajya utilised his vote. A senior official said along with the support of DC CORRESPONDENT others. Sabha MP Banda There is confusion pre- any political party will its 31 ex officio members. HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 Dr Rakesh Mishra, director of CCMB, said, “The technolo- The TRS on Friday gy has been developed at requested the State CCMB and we are negotiating Election Commissioner with private players for the to initiate action against production. This technique New voter list after Cong plaint BJP MP Tejaswi Surya, will be similar to the present the Bharatiya Janata techniques employed in labo- ATHER MOIN I DC On inquiry, he found were deleted, while 205 the officials to resolve the Yuva Morcha president. ratories where the samples are HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 that 3,370 names of vot- names were deleted in issue immediately. He and his associates under collected in dry tubes for test- ers had been deleted. Booth 63. Officials were said that fresh voters lists the election code of con- ing for other diseases." The State Election Among the voters whose not in a position to clari- were handed over to them duct for participating The modified method has Commission issued a names were deleted from fiy on what basis the in which these names and addressing a public also been published in peer fresh voters list for the the voter list were names in large quantities included. Goud said, meeting on the Osmania review and other scientific Guddimalkapur division Greater Hyderabad were deleted. Voters were “They informed us that University campus in journals in the world. after Congress candidate Municipal Corporation not given a chance to polling booths have violation of High Court Nagaram Venu Goud (GHMC) employee prove their habitation in increased from 47 to 64 in orders. TRS general sec- ● MULTIPLE PREMIER insti- pointed out to the dele- Nageshwar Rao the division before delet- Gudimalkapur division retaries M. Sreenivas tutes and hospitals have been tion of voters names in Chendrala, who is on ing the names. and voters whose names Reddy and Bharath a part of this project like large numbers. election duty. The name Goud and Osman bin were incorporated in Kumar Soma submitted Goud said he was aston- of A. Shiv Raj, independ- Mohammed Alhajiri, sen- additional booths were a memorandum to K. Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, ished to see that among ent candidate in the 2016 ior Congress leader, said deleted from the list of Parthasarathi, the SEC, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting others, the names of all elections, was also delet- that when they drew the previous booths.” The that the High Court on and Diagnosis, IISER- 13 of his family members ed. attention of P. Pravinya, number of booths has June 2, 2016, had directed Berhampur, among others. were shown as deleted. Goud claimed that 680 divisional commissioner, been increased under against allowing any His name was not delet- and 711 voters of Booths GHMC, regarding the Covid-19 guidelines to political meeting on the ed. No. 60 and 61 respectively deleted names, she asked prevent crowding. campus.

VOTE | FOR Want newly elected GHMC body to conduct need assessment, training programmes Domestic workers seek job security from parties SANJAY SAMUEL options. workers both at home and ● AMONG EMPLOYEES, domestic help will be areas. Padmaja, a domestic PAUL | DC Sr. Lissy Joseph, hon- outside, including work- deployed at any of the resi- help from Dammaiguda, HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 orary secretary, Telangana place. We want the new domestic workers were the dences. said, “We were badly hit by Domestic Workers’ Union, GHMC council to create a first to be hit as soon as Bodasu Pavani, a domes- the recent floods. But we Leaders and activists of said, “Lockdown left many reporting and monitoring the first Covid case was tic help said, “We lost work are yet to receive compen- political parties are active- domestic workers jobless. system in this regard.” reported during the first during lockdown. As times sation from the govern- ly wooing domestic work- The newly elected body of Among employees, week of March in were tough, we started ment. Though some of us ers living in slums. Having GHMC should conduct a domestic workers were the Hyderabad. People, who working as helpers in pub- got it, the rest could not suffered the most during need assessment, conduct first to be hit as soon as the used to see domestic helps lic and private hospitals. because of the election lockdown, domestic work- training programmes for first case of novel as saviours on the home But they too exploited us code. We are asking politi- ers have responded by rehabilitation of domestic Coronavirus was reported front, now suspected them and paid us low amounts. cal parties, which are can- demanding a separate law helps, and extend financial during the first week of Now, we will vote for a vassing in our localities, to from the newly elected aid to them in setting up March in Hyderabad. as disease carriers. party, which gives us provide us job opportuni- council of Greater small businesses.” People, who used to see riers. They were thrown employment and security.” ties with regular income. Hyderabad Municipal Sr. Lissy further pointed domestic helps as saviours out of work mercilessly. Many domestic workers They are promising us Corporation (GHMC) that out, “There is lot of vio- on the home front, now sus- Many gated communities became victims of floods, many welfare schemes protects their livelihood lence against domestic pected them as disease car- put up notices that no as they lived in low-lying once they come to power.” CITY DECCAN CHRONICLE | HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2020 pg 3 KCR’s name not on protocol list of VIPs GHMC polls.. to receive Modi DC CORRESPONDENT Minister’s Office in reply HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 sent a list with the names of five officers to be pres- The TS government was ent at Hakimpet for surprised that the name of receiving the PM. Chief Minister K. Chand- Sources in the state gov- rashekar Rao did not fig- ernment said that Prime Braving heavy rains and ure in the protocol list of Minister’s private secre- wind thousands turned out VIPs to receive Prime Mi- tary Vivek Kumar infor- in @JPNaddas road show at nister Narendra Modi on med Chief Secretary Som- LB Nagar which reflects his arrival in the city on esh Kumar over phone mood of Hyderabad for Saturday. The list was rec- that the presence of the eived from the Prime Mi- Chief Minister was not change in GHMC elections. nister’s Office on Friday. necessary at the airport. @bandisanjay_bjp@kishanr As per standard proto- The Prime Minister’s eddybjp@vivekvenkatswam col, the Governor, the Office named the Haki- and Indrasena Reddy Chief Minister, Union mpet Air Office Comma- participated. Hyd with BJP. ministers and senior offi- ndant, Chief Secretary @blsanthosh cers welcome the Prime Somesh Kumar, DGP M. @tarunchughbjp Minister whenever he vis- Mahendar Reddy, Med- its the state. chal-Malkajgiri collector N. RAMCHANDER RAO, In view of the Prime Swetha Mohanty and BJP MLC Minister’s visit to Hyde- Cyberabad police com- rabad, the state govern- missioner V.C. Sajjanar to ment on Friday officially follow protocol and wel- communicated to the Pri- come the Prime Minister me Minister’s Office that at the airport. the Chief Minister will Senior officers were sur- TRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha speaks during her campaign in Gandhinagar for the TRS candidate in the upcoming GHMC elections, on Friday in receive the Prime Minist- prised at the list and Hyderabad. — By arrangement er along with other VIPs pointed out that it had at the Hakimpet air base. never happened before According to the state that the Chief Minister’s government, the Prime name had been left out. When we can rejuvenate the lengthy Holy Ganga in a record time why can’t we do Kavitha: Why bring in Jinnah? it to Musi?? What I WiSH... @trspartyonline couldn’t do all these years, BJP will do it MLC urges focus on local issues, challenges Oppn not to highlight religion DC speaks to voters to find out the one thing in 5 years. Think before you DC CORRESPONDENT GHMC election campaign nected with the GHMC elled by Opposition par- ● KAVITHA ASKED, they want their new corporator to do vote. #BJP4GHMC HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 in Gandhinagar, Kavitha elections? We want peace- ties that the TRS was mis- “What connection do we, alleged that the BJP was ful co-existence without sing in action, especially the people of Hyderabad, ...ENCROACHMENTS ARE PREVENTED G. KISHAN REDDY TRS MLC Kalvakuntla only focused on dividing reference to caste, creed during the floods, Union minister of state Kavitha on Friday challen- society by constantly high- and religion.” Kavitha said the party had have with Osama bin Corporators are the ones who ged Opposition parties, lighting the deeply-rooted Kavitha said that the never been out of Laden, Jinnah, Pakistan oversee illegal constructions, particularly the Bharatiya polarisation in the BJP was not focusing on touch with its very own and Bangladesh? In what they ignore it when the roads are Janata Party, to speak for peacefully co-existing the farmers’ agitation people. way are they connected occupied. GHMC authorities and at least five minutes with- society. against the newly passed She emphasised the need with the GHMC public representatives should be out taking the name of She asked, “What con- agricultural laws and for the people to vote for elections? We want blamed for the encroachments and any religion, and then ask nection do we, the people their concerns, but was co- the TRS in the GHMC elec- illegal constructions. Passing the for votes from the people of Hyderabad, have with ncentrating on the up- tions to ensure peaceful peaceful co-existence buck is the only mantra that the of the city. Osama bin Laden, Jinnah, coming GHMC elections. co-existence and sustain- without reference to public representative have. The new Speaking to people at Pakistan and Bangladesh? Responding to the allega- able development of the caste, creed and reli- corporators should see to it that fur- several places during her In what way are they con- tion that was being lev- city. gion.” ther encroachments or illegal con structions do not take place. As polling day approaches — Satish Kumar Roshans it’s clearly a battle of wits Businessman between @BJP4Telangana & 8K COPS FROM @aimim_national in GHMC Uttam slams TRS, BJP for linking ...‘NO-VEHICLE’ ZONE IS CREATED elections . Only the RACHAKONDA Footpaths for pedestrians is abundant money power & the most needed in the city. In voter list manipulation in many of the areas, we don’t see which @trspartyonline is an ON POLL DUTY Covid-19 vaccine to GHMC polls decent public transportation. This expert may give some NAVEEN KUMAR | DC has to be improved. ‘No motor vehi- respite to @KTRTRS , the HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 DC CORRESPONDENT that has been scripted by cle’ zones should be developed in the heir apparent. HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 Union home minister city. Even though many flyovers and The Rachakonda police Amit Shah and is choreo- bridges have come up, traffic still B.L. SANTHOSH commissionerate, which Telangana Pradesh graphed by had to be managed well. This should BJP general secretary covers seven GHMC cir- Congress Committee Chandrashekar Rao. They be done in a scientific manner. cles and 30 wards in 13 (TPCC) president N. are maintaining synchro- — Purabhi Mahapatro police station areas, will Uttam Kumar Reddy con- nisation wherein a Hitec City resident be deploying 8,000 per- demned the TRS and the provocative statement is sonnel on election duty. BJP for linking the Covid- countered by a venomous ...RK PURAM FLYOVER IS WIDENED The commissionerate 19 vaccine with the remark and for practical has about 14.2 lakh vot- Greater Hyderabad action, they are visiting The flyover at ers and 1,640 polling sta- Municipal Corporation temples or memorials. Ramakrishnapuram is very tions in 573 polling (GHMC) elections and Even before the people narrow for even regular traffic. It locations. alleged that both parties could make out that they also lacks a divider to separate traf- “We have conducted were trying to intimidate are being misled, another fic. It’s an absolute nightmare to meetings with all politi- voters by indirectly con- leader gives a controver- drive during traffic jams as oncom- There are 10 states where cal parties and sensitized veying that those who do sial statement and ing vehicles encroach on the road- 80% of Muslims live. 4 of them to the model code of not vote for them would be the rumblings go on,” he space and add to the chaos. I really these (all BJP ruled) don't conduct,” said denied the vaccine dose, said. hope that the flyover is widened. have a single Muslim Rachakonda police com- as and when it is available. Uttam Kumar Reddy This part of the city is often over- minister. The number of missioner Mahesh Addressing road shows said, “The Congress will looked for some reason. Bhagwat. at M.S. Makhta, Malakpet give `50,000 to every flood- —Sandeep Kumar, Muslim ministers in these 10 He said 101 polling sta- and other places on affected family and `5 IT professional, Sainikpuri states is almost half of what tions are hypersensitive Friday, he said that the lakh and `2.5 lakh to fully it was before 2014. 14% of and 498 sensitive. He said BJP-led government at the and partially destroyed India has only 3.93% 101 route mobiles were Centre and the TRS gov- TPCC president N. Uttam Kumar Reddy campaigns in houses, respectively. An ex ...AMBERPET GETS FLYOVER QUICKLY ministers in states. deployed to cover ernment were equally the rain in Khairatabad. — P. Anil Kumar gratia of `25 lakh will be Land-grabbers are claiming six ASADUDDIN OWAISI the polling responsible for nearly paid to families whose kin acres of Bathukamma Kunta. AIMIM president locations. Social media three lakh Covid positive Similarly, neither Union victims. More than 100 died due to floods. We will There are huge traffic jams at was also being cases and about 1,500 Ministers nor the Chief people were killed and also bring Covid-19 treat- Che Number crossroads due to the monitored. deaths in Telangana state, Minister K. thousands of families lost ment under Aarogyasri delay in the construction of the fly- The Rachakonda police especially Hyderabad, Chandrashekar Rao had all their belongings due to and facilities at Gandhi, over. I appeal to the corporator to invited volunteers from which have been reported visited any of the flood- the floods, he said. Osmania, Niloufer and expedite the work. No one has among retired Army, since the outbreak of the affected areas in “BJP, TRS and MIM are other hospitals would be addressed the nala overflow prob- paramilitary and police pandemic. Hyderabad to console the enacting a rivalry drama duly upgraded.” lem, due to which bylanes in the personnel for the GHMC area get waterlogged. Also address polls. Those willing to the issue of stray animals. work as volunteers can — M. Srinivas contact the Election Cell Resident of Bagh Amberpet Rachakonda on KTR questions Centre on Rohingya Hyd city is in election mode. 8333993352 or ...PLAYGROUNDS GET EQUIPMENT All leaders are working hard Commissioner of Police, DC CORRESPONDENT ties through the Dharani elections. Amit Shah and defence to win the hearts and votes Rachakonda, at HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 Portal. Earlier, speaking at an minister Rajnath Singh Playgrounds are in the worst of community. Election is Neredmet. “Whenever we want Arya Vysya meeting at doing? How were Aadhaar condition and almost none has TRS working president reform, there will be some People’s Plaza here, Rama cards and voter ID sports equipment. The GHMC never the temple of democracy. ● But during such times there HE SAID 101 K.T. Rama Rao on Friday initial issues. We are sort- Rao asked what the Centre cards issued to paid attention to them. Locals throw polling stations are assured realtors that the ing out the issues. If the was doing if the Rohingya Rohingya?” garbage into the playgrounds. are some evil minds who are registration of non-agric- problem still persists, I had come into the He said that companies Streetlights need special attention. I working to create communal hypersensitive and 498 ulture properties will will take the matter to the country. like Google, Amazon, Ap- hope the new Council will provide issues though social media. sensitive. He said 101 begin soon. Chief Minister and ensure Countering the remarks ple and Facebook would sports material to each playground Don’t not believe them. route mobiles were Addressing the Real Est- that registrations are car- of BJP leaders here on the not have come to the city, if and form a committee of neigh- Inform us. deployed to cover the ate Summit organised by ried out with the old sys- presence of Rohingya there was no communal bours for their maintenance. CREDAI here, he said the tem for some time. ” Realt- refugees, Rama Rao said, harmony and such Coaches should be also appointed. ANJANI KUMAR polling locations. government had intended ors at the summit extend- “If there are infiltrations investments would not be — Mohammed Asjad Hussain Hyderabad police Social media was also to bring a great change in ed support to the and illegal immigrants, made in future if the har- Private company employee, Mallepally commissioner being monitored. the registration of proper- TRS in the GHMC what were home minister mony was disturbed. IN BRIEF Sub-inspector COMMUNITY | CONNECT More than one lakh Bengalis live in city but only 20,000 have voter identity cards held for bribery Kamareddy: ACB officials arrested Kamareddy sub- Bengalis in Old City still await caste certificates inspector Govind on late Thursday night after he repo- ATHER MOIN I DC Parveen Sultana from the they were poor and cannot fluent in Bengali. Unfo- rtedly demanded and acce- HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 division, said most of afford fees, despite the rtunately, we are not even pted a bribe of `20,000 from them belong to poor arti- eagerness to study. getting caste certificates an IPL betting gang. He has More than one lakh san families. Deepa Das said her fami- here”, she said. asked for the bribe to provide Bengali people are enjoy- He said, “We are engaged ly has settled here for the Mohammed Abdul station bail to a IPL betting ing the fruits of employ- in the gold jewellery and last 13 years. Her family Razzaq said although most ring organiser on November ment in Telangana state furniture making sector members are involved in of the families have settled 13. ACB said Govind had con- and a majority of them and textile industry. I am a ornament making. here, they remain attached fessed to making the live in and around Ghansi teacher and survive on “Though we are now able to the homeland. demand, during investigation. Bazaar division of Charm- tuitions. Although we all to speak in Hindi and “Some families go to Govind was sent to judicial inar Constituency. How- wish to participate in the Srimath Sardar Abdul Razzaq Deepa Das Urdu, and even Telugu, we their hometown during remand, the ACB sources ever, only 20, 000 of them GHMC electoral process, do not want to lose our festivals and return. If the said. It may be mentioned have voter identity cards. most of us could not Hyderabad, where people ficulty. We appeal to the majority of his mother-tongue. I wish the state government provides that Kamareddy circle inspec- Srimath Sardar, a obtain a voter identity treat them like family government to adopt us as fellow-settlers. government introduces caste certificates and tor I. Jagadish was previously Bengali youth, who card.” members. well. We are ready to settle He urged the govern- Bengali in select schools extends other facilities, arrested by the ACB in a addressed an election He said that most of “We get jobs and houses here forever,” he ment to extend scholar- so that our children, who many Bengalis will settle `5 lakh bribery case. meeting of MIM candidate them had adopted on rent without much dif- said, speaking for a ships to their children as are growing here, will be here forever,” he said. CITY DECCAN CHRONICLE | HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2020 pg 4

SHORT TAKES NO ONE IS TAKING BJP TEAM ASKS KCR SERIOUSLY, GOV. TO APPOINT ANYMORE: BANDI OBSERVERS DC CORRESPONDENT HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 DC CORRESPONDENT HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Bandi A BJP delegation met Sanjay Kumar said that the Governor Dr Tamilisai party is working for the Soundararajan at Raj Bhavan country and poor people, on Friday and requested her to during election campaigns intervene and ensure peaceful at Saidabad, IS Sadan and fair elections to the Kurma Guda and Singareni Greater Hyderabad Municipal Colony on Friday. Corporation. He ridiculed Chief The delegation led by BJP Minister K. Chandrasekhar OBC Morcha president Dr K. Rao’s proposed public meet- Laxman along with MLC N. ing on Saturday and said Ramchander Rao and former that people of Hyderabad MLA Ch Ramchandra Reddy State BJP state president Bandi Sanjay during campaign for the GHMC elections at Madannapet on would not him seriously. demanded that the Governor Friday. — P. SURENDRA The senior BJP leader said appoint special observers for for sheer lies and histrion- the smooth conduct of elec- ics, Chandrashekar Rao tions. should be given an Oscar. Dr Laxman speaking to the Sanjay was confident that media later alleged that gov- the next Mayor would be ernment officials were doing KCR, family looting from BJP. favours to the Telangana Wanting to know why Rastra Samiti and were Chandrashekar Rao had not indulging in party activities. visited Bhainsa where poor He asked the Chief Minister Hindus had lost their prop- why no take action had been erty, he said the Chief taken against anti-social ele- Telangana: Nadda Minister was projecting a ments who were trying to cre- Hindu image for himself ate communal problems in but people have seen Hyderabad. The BJP leader Owaisi in an ‘unholy alliance’ with TRS: BJP chief through his lies. criticised Chief Minister K. Alleging that Chandrashekar Rao for want- DC CORRESPONDENT pushed up the cost to bypoll, the BJP had are in the manufactur- Chandrashekar Rao had ing to control the polling per- HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 `1 lakh crore. performed well and ing stage and would be aligned with a “traitor” like centage and suspected that the Nadda was confident even got 38 per cent of delivered to hospitals the MIM for his political ballot system would be manip- BJP president Jagat that the BJP would win votes in the rural across the country. gains, Sanjay reiterated ulated by the CM. Prakash Nadda alleged the GHMC elections. areas. All this pointed He claimed that the that there would be a surgi- Dr Laxman pointed to minis- that Chief Minister K. “It’s not a galli elec- to increased BJP sup- World Health cal strike on Old City to ter K.T. Rama Rao’s state- Chandrashekar Rao tion, it’s an election port and a win for the Organisation had flush out illegal immigrants ments and alleged that the and his family were with 74 lakh voters in party. appreciated the staying there. father and son duo was trying looting Telangana Hyderabad covering On Covid, Nadda said Ayushman Bharat If BJP wins, they will to get the GHMC elections state. MIM chief five Lok Sabha con- that the precautions put scheme of the Centre build two lakh bedroom postponed by creating a panic Asaduddin Owaisi was stituencies. The BJP in place by the Prime which is implemented houses for the poor under situation in the name of com- in an “unholy alliance” will take the lead and Minister had worked successfully for poor Pradhan Mantri Awas munal problem. with the TRS to loot the win the election,” well; even European people. However, Chief Yojana, Sanjay said. The BJP leader criticised state, he said. Nadda said, in countries had failed to Minister Chan- Rama Rao for questioning the Nadda was speaking response to criticism control Covid cases drashekar Rao had not SHRADHANJALI campaign of BJP national at a meeting of intellec- by minister K.T. Rama though they had the lat- implemented it in 12th DEATH ANNIVERSARY IN LOVING MEMORY leaders for the GHMC elec- tuals under the slogan Rao to the BJP fielding est technology. Telangana state, he tions. He advised Rama Rao to ‘Change Hyderabad’ Union ministers for a He stated that the noted. BJP general sec- invite Pakistan Prime here after his road civic body election. Centre had increased retary Bhupender Minister Imran Khan and show in Kothapet. He Nadda said that the the number of Covid Yadav, Union minister underworld don Dawood alleged that the Chief people of the country tests from 1,500 to 15 of state G. Kishan Ibrahim and terror group Minister was getting had supported Prime lakh a day. Sixteen Reddy, party state pres- leader Azhar Masood for the commission from the Minister Narendra thousand labs were ident Bandi Sanjay TRS campaign. Kaleshwaram project Modi and had given established for Covid. Kumar and other lead- construction which he him a second term. In Nadda announced ers participated in the LIST WORK DONE had redesigned and the recent Dubbak that 3 lakh ventilators meeting. JITTA NAGAMANI IN TS, TRS TELLS Missing you always remembering you forever Amma. SURESH HARIRAM DAYAL KISHAN, BANDI DOD: 28-11-2019 In grief: KISHORE & PRITI DAYAL KATTA SUKANYA REUBEN From: Daughters: RAJ & SNEHA DAYAL Kishan Reddy vows DOB: 16-11-1930 P. Surekha, D. Anitha GIRISH & VINITAA DAYAL DC CORRESPONDENT Called to Glory: 28-11-2008 Y. Srinivas Sunitha HARSH DAYAL, JAANVI DAYAL HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 We all miss you Peddi We Miss You Amma DAYAL & BULCHAND FAMILY Suchi, Sanju, Suppi and Family (S/2021/D00877) The TRS demanded that Union to develop Amberpet minister of state G. Kishan SHRADHANJALI 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Reddy and the three other BJP DC CORRESPONDENT PAGDI/ MARKA MPs from Telangana state — HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 state BJP president Bandi Sanjay, D. Arvind and Soyam PCC TREASURER Union minister of Bapura — list out their contri- state for home G. bution to the state’s develop- Kishan Reddy on ment since they were elected GUDUR TO QUIT Friday participated in last year. road shows at TRS MPs including Lok CONG, JOIN BJP Kacheguda, Sabha floor leader Nama Nallakunta and Nageswara Rao, K.R. Suresh DC CORRESPONDENT Golnaka divisions Reddy, Banda Prakash, B.B. HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 falling in the JITTA NAGAMANI One year has passed since you left us Patil, P. Ramulu and Manne Amberpet Assembly SURESH HARIRAM DAYAL gone to heaven. Srinivas Reddy, addressing a Gudur Narayana Reddy, constituency. SHRI SURESH HARIRAM DAYAL DOD: 26 Nov. 2020 DOD: 28-11-2019 In grief: press conference, slammed at Telangana Pradesh In an emotional DOD: 26-11-2020 From: Today 28th Nov. 2020 @ our residence LAVEENA SURESH DAYAL (Wife) Grand Son: Ponnam Sesha Sai Prasad the BJP state leaders for mak- Congress Committee tone, he said, “The 4.30 - 5.30 p.m. Children: BHARAT (Bunty) & Grand Daughter: Ponnam Haritha ing baseless promises and (TPCC) treasurer and people of Amberpet Zoom Meeting ID: 834 0918 5096 POOJA KRIPALANI Great Grand Daughter: Passcode: 28112020 BHARAT & SMITA DAYAL Ponnam Deekishta & Ponnam Family. spreading false propaganda to AICC member, may gave me political life DAYAL’S & BULCHAND’S FAMILY MANISHA DAYAL,TARUN KRIPALANI We Miss You Nani. Union minister G. Kishan Reddy campaigns on Ph: 9849027566 STAFF OF S.H. DAYALS gain advantage in the GHMC resign from the primary and they will always (S/2021/D00876) polls. membership of the party. be in my heart. No Friday. — DEEPAK DESHPANDE They said that considering According to reliable matter how much I do dards. consolidate its posi- the electoral promises given sources, Narayana for them, irrespective A BJP Mayor can tion in the next two by the BJP leaders, one need Reddy has decided to of whether I am in a make good use of months. Kishan not be surprised if Prime leave the Congress political position or Central funds and Reddy said. He also Minister Narendra Modi because of personal rea- not, I will always be render justice for the participated in a pro- promises to distribute free sons. He may tender his there for people of people. gramme held in the Covid-19 vaccines to the people resignation in a day or this constituency.” Reddy accused Chief Musheerabad of Hyderabad during his visit two. Narayana Reddy He appealed to them Minister K. Assembly constituen- to the Bharat Biotech plant on has served Congress at to vote for BJP candi- Chandrashekar Rao c y. Saturday. different levels for the dates and ensure that of deliberately Meanwhile, former They asked the BJP MPs if last 39 years after start- the party will have its advancing the GHMC corporator Aruna they had raised any issues per- ing as a leader of the Mayor so that there elections, which were Jayender joined the taining to the state in National Students would be an all-round due only in February. BJP in the presence of Parliament or got any project Union of India before development of The Chief Minister Kishan Reddy and sanctioned. making it to Youth Hyderabad and bring was worried that the OBC National presi- Congress. it international stan- BJP could further dent Dr K. Laxman.

4th DEATH ANNIVERSARY “Those who are righteous will be Vote only for Cong, Revanth long remembered.” Psalm 112:6 BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE 15th ANNIVERSARY Those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever ... Dan 12:3 urges Malkajgiri electorate IN LOVING MEMORY OF

DC CORRESPONDENT and BJP were hiding peo- HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 ple who were suffering from Covid and victims Congress party working of the recent floods. He president and MP A accused the BJP and AKULA PREM KUMAR Revanth Reddy appealed MIM of creating a rift DOB: 19-10-1951 to people from Malkajgiri between Hindus and DOD: 28-11-2016 Mr. Sandhi John Sundara “You are always in our thoughts.” Mr. ARUN RAJ Prakasam, B.A. (Hon’s) Lok Sabha constituency Muslims and urged the Inserted by: Wife: A. Revathi D.O.B. 28-11-1964 DOD: 26-08-2020 S/o Late Sandhi Bhushanam to give 30 seats to the people not to get swayed Son, Daughters, Sons-in-law & Mrs. Shweta Raj, Mr. Anuj Raj, Retd. Superintendent - I & PR Grand Children. Miss. Anushka Raj, Congress to fight for jus- by such provocations. Mr. & Mrs. Anand Mohan Lal, DOB: 30-Jan-1935 tice. The MP cautioned the Mobile: 9849305995 Mr. & Mrs. Rahul Mathur, Called to Glory on: 28-Nov-2005 He was campaigning at people that if they (S/2021/D00878) Mr. & Mrs. Amresh Mohan Lal, Inserted by: Grand Children: Blessy Florence, Aarna, Anwita, Aarin Joyce Janet & Family Members Gajula Ramaram, wished Hyderabad to be (A/2021/D00027) (B/2021/D00081) Jagadgirigutta, Ranga peaceful, then they The memory of the righteous will Reddy Nagar, Moosapet, should not fall into the be a blessing. P.V. 10:7 SHRADHANJALI Fatehnagar and traps of BJP and MIM. IN LOVING MEMORY OF Balanagar divisions on He warned if anyone 10th DEATH ANNIVERSARY Friday. tries to raze PV Ghat and He was confident that NTR Ghat, they would the party would win A. Revanth Reddy, state Congress working president not be spared. Gajularamaram division and MP, campaigns for the GHMC elections in his He alleged that Chief and alleged that the Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency on Friday. Minister K Telangana Rashtra — By arrangement Chandrasekhar Rao will Samiti (TRS) had tried to stay in his farm house cancel the Congress can- would cease to get bene- 2,000 houses for the poor and not give appointment didate’s nomination, fits of welfare schemes. under Rajeev Swagruha to his own MLAs. There which was thwarted by He reminded the people scheme while the TRS is no way the common the High Court. that the election, which is not only failed to con- people can meet the Chief Reddy warned the slated for December 1, struct even one house but Minister and express Minister Vemula was for local bodies and also grabbed lands of the their grievances. Rev. P.J. WILSON SURESH HARIRAM DAYAL Prasanth Reddy for try- not for Assembly or poor people, the MP He said voting for D.O.D: 28-11-2011 DOD: 26-11-2020 ing to scare people in the Parliament. alleged. Congress candidates Inserted by: All Family Members & In grief: CHANDIRAMANI Members of Bethany Prayer Fellowship. MEHBOOBANI division that if they do The Congress govern- At Jagadgirigutta divi- would only ensure justice SADHWANI not vote for TRS they ment had constructed sion, he said that TRS for them. (L/2021/D00021) RAMCHANDANI FAMILY CITY/AP DECCAN CHRONICLE | HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2020 pg 5

IN BRIEF Woman, mother held for stealing When Customs asked Kohli to ‘show’ software Hyderabad: A 25-year-old woman and her mother were F.C. Kohli, father of Indian Software Industry was a tiger, genius, creator, pioneer arrested by the CCS police of SRIRAM KARRI | DC gone public a few quarters alpha male. MBA. You should ing days of the software Malkajgiri for stealing gold HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 prior, had set the Indian As news spread, not just have remained an engi- industry in India. He and silver ornaments worth tech industry abuzz with employees of TCS, but neer and designed great recalled one. `22.18 lakhs from her in-laws’ In the cold January of excitement with its software professionals products.” In the sixties, he got an place in Yapral. Officials 2005, Hyderabad was gear- campaign, “Software put from other companies When a lady tried her unusual call late one night seized 44 tolas of gold orna- ing up to hold a mega India on the global map, began assembling on the luck through flattery, ask- from the customs office ments, 15 tolas of silver orna- IEEE national conference, but who put software on lawns of the outdoor ing him to share the sec- over a crate imported into ments and `10,500 from marked by several other India’s map?” The answer amphitheatre by 9.30 am. rets of his success, he India, worth some $2,500 Vasagoni Sony, 25, and events on the sidelines — was obviously TCS, but if The security folk were dismissed it, nonchalant- odd. Nemuri Leelavathi, 43. Police talks, paper submissions, the contribution and going crazy. ly: “This is the first time in When he rushed there, alleged the duo had hatched panel discussions, indus- achievement had to be The white tiger arrived. my life anyone has officials told him, “Sir, the plan to steal the valuables try interactions and personified, it was its Thousands stood up. I accused me of being suc- because of our respect for on November 23 to pay the awards night. Most indus- founding CEO Faqir tried to begin my anchor- cessful.” you, we called. We would mortgage on their house. try bodies were participat- Chand Kohli (popularly ing act, announcing into On November 26, 2020, have booked a case if it They stole the valuables when ing — Nasscom, Computer called F.C. Kohli, or even the mike, “Ladies and gen- the post-graduate from was anyone else. This doc- the family rest of the family Society of India (CSI), FCK lovingly by col- tlemen, the founder of MIT, the man who joined ument says you have went for a wedding ceremony, Hyderabad Software leagues and juniors). TCS, father of the Indian Tata Power four years of imported hardware and Rachakonda police commis- Exporters Association As head of marketing software industry… may I India’s independence and software items. We can see sioner Mahesh Bhagwat said. (HYSEA), STPI, with the and communications of welcome, and introduce… was part of the first team the hardware… but where The duo then tried to make it largest software company TCS, Hyderabad region, it F.C. Kohli.” in India to instal and man- is the software?” appear that a burglary had of India, Tata Consultancy was my responsibility to Even before reaching the age our first computer sys- Bureaucrats could not taken place, he said. Services (TCS), being the ensure this conference stage, the 82-year-old man, tem to run a power line see, but he saw, clearly, not principal sponsor. was a success in terms of FAQIR CHAND KOHLI: 1924-2020 a ramrod straight person- between Mumbai-Pune, cr- some invisible-to-the- The Institute of its marketing, branding ality, thundered. “No need eator of TCS, one of the naked-eye software, but a Electrical and Electronics and communications. It “Be warned, he is a fero- first pilot, whose license to introduce me. I will do it world first three to trans- future. If Steve Jobs TS RECORDS 761 Engineers (IEEE) event was a challenge but not as cious tiger. Unpredictable, was number #1. TCS was myself. I know more about form a power utility firm created a near trillion had its global chairman daunting as talk I wished You may get reduced to a India’s first software com- me than you.” to computer-based opera- dollar worth Apple, FCK NEW COVID-19 amongst the guests, to moderate with F.C. joke in public,” Rajesh pany. Its development cen- The interaction of over tions, the man who retired created an even bigger besides top CEOs of Kohli. told me. tre in Hyderabad, deccan- 90 minutes will stay etched as CEO of TCS at the age Indian software industry. CASES, 4 DEATHS Indian software industry. I was warned adequately I could handle any tiger, I park, had the address #1, in memory forever. of 75 years, passed away. Let me stop now, enough President Dr A.P.J. Abdul against it by Rajesh thought, and went ahead. Software Technology When someone asked He was 96. said. A word more and he DC CORRESPONDENT Kalam was to link digital- Nambiar, then head of Employees of the Tata Parks, Madhapur. F.C. him about stock options, I did have a win in my might just scream from his HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 ly to give the inaugural TCS region, my boss (now Group pride the number Kohli was the visionary #1 he replied, “You (are) an talk. I asked him if he grave… what a pathetic address. Chairman and Managing one. Its former Chairman, of TCS and India’s tech- idiot who wasted his par- recalled anything unusual obituary you write… I There were 761 new cases of TCS, which had just Director, Cognizant India). J.R.D. Tata was India’s nology industry. And an ents’ money and did an or funny about the start- deserve better. Covid-19 and four deaths in the state on Thursday, taking the caseload to 2,67,665 and the toll to 1,448. A total of 42,242 sam- ples were tested during the 0 day, a bulletin of the state Forest officials spot health department said. Hyd temp plunges 7 C below It put the number of active cases at 10,839. The GHMC area recorded 136 cases, Me- tiger in Bhadradri dchal Malkajgiri 69 and Ranga Reddy 55. The other parts of normal due to cyclone: IMD the state have fewer numbers. Doctors said that due to the dist after 20 years sudden change in the weather, Meteorological department officials predict non-rain bearing high clouds people should follow safety RAVINDRA SESHU | DC protocols of masks, handwash- T.S.S. SIDDHARTH I DC KOTHAGUDEM, NOV. 27 ing and physical distancing. HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 Those who have do not need to IMD WARNS OF Forest officials have been must not move out of the Courtesy of Cyclone surprised over finding house. Checking real-time air Nivar, which made land- FORMATION OF pug marks of a tiger in quality before stepping out of fall on Thursday, the city Bhadradri-Kothagudem homes is advised for this vul- will experience a dip in SECOND CYCLONIC district at two places in nerable population. the temperature from Sarapaka-Sandellapadu- Saturday, an official of the Krishnasagar reserve for- Indian Meteorological CIRCULATION est and Mondikunta near SPINE SURGERY Department-Hyderabad DC CORRESPONDENT Manuguru. A forest official examines (IMD) said on Friday. VISAKHAPATNAM, NOV. 27 The marks were discov- pug mark of a tiger in HELPS MAN TO The rain on Friday devi- ered two days ago in Bhadradri-Kothagudem. ated from the norm for Even as Andhra Pradesh Markodu and Gundala for- STAND STRAIGHT this time of the year by is grappling with the est areas. Forest experts, Moment of tigers is fre- 1,800 per cent. Besides, the aftereffects of Cyclone based on an analysis of quent in erstwhile Karim- DC CORRESPONDENT maximum temperature in Nivar, that struck the the tiger pugs, suspect the nagar, Warangal and Adi- HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 the city was recorded at Tamil Nadu coast on big cat is moving towards labad districts; particular- 22.4º Celsius, which is 7ºC November 26, another Aswapuram. ly the Kawal Wildlife San- Stiffness of the spine due to below normal for this time cyclonic circulation has The presence of a tiger ctuary. ankylosing spondylitis made it of the year and a drop of developed on the east in Kothagudem forest area Forest officials say the difficult for 32-year-old about 3ºC since Thursday. equatorial Indian Ocean has been witnessed after tiger may continue to live Mohammed Faraz to stand The highest rainfall in and adjoining south 20 years. “A tiger wanders in Kothagudem forests if erect. He was suffering from the city was registered at Andaman Sea, the Indian more in nights and can there is enough prey avail- this condition for two decades Hayathnagar followed by Meteorological Depa- move up to 20 kilometres able. Kinnerasani Wildlife and had a deformed posture Uppal. The rain gauges set rtment said on Friday. within one night if situa- Sanctuary had abundant leading to acute pain in the up by the Telangana State Motorists protect themselves from the drizzle as a result of Cyclone Nivar that hit the Weather officials said tion so demands. It seems gaur, sambar, mountain lower back and legs. Development Society coast of Andhra Pradesh on Friday. — P. SURENDRA that under its influence, a the big cat is examining goat, and wild boar. A A resident of Baroda in (TSDPS) recorded 6.8 mm low pressure area is very whether or not the area is recent study has also Gujarat, he was referred to and 5.3 mm of rainfall likely to form over south- good enough for it to set- found that the number of Medicover Hospitals by a respectively. east Bay of Bengal during tle,” disclosed Prasada these animals has incr- friend. Dr Surya Praskash Rao Speaking to Deccan the next 24 hours and Rao, forest range officer of eased. In addition, spotted Voleti, consultant spine sur- Chronicle, IMD-H director GHMC in auto pilot mode intensify further. It is like- Kothagudem. deer are also thriving in geon at the hospital, said that Dr K. Nagaratna said: ly to move westwards and Tigers give top priority the forests of Yellandu bones in the patient’s spine “The day would be sunny DC CORRESPONDENT ● ACCORDING TO offi- tions from either the state reach Tamil Nadu- to prey, water and avail- and Manuguru divisions. were fused and stiff, making it from Saturday onwards. HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 cials, the GHMC did not government or higher Puducherry coasts on ability of dense forest. Kinnerasani sanctuary a big challenge for the anes- There would be fog and authorities since the December 2. Under its Nobody has yet con- does have leopards. But thesiologist to insert the tube mist in the morning so The GHMC has put its receive any instruc- model code of conduct is influence, heavy rainfall firmed the area from the big cat though is a for the surgery people who are driving response to heavy rain, tions from either the in place. He said that offi- is likely from December 1 which the tiger has come. surprise. Faraz had to be given general vehicles will have to be under the impact of state government or cials, even those on poll onwards over Tamil anaesthesia and care had to be careful.” Cyclone Nivar, on auto higher authorities since duty, should act in any Nadu, Puducherry and taken to not stress the viral While she said that there mode. The Disaster case of emergency.“Since Karaikal. organs due to the prone posi- would be no rain in the Response Force (DRF) the model code of con- everyone is deployed on duct is in place. tion during surgery. It took an city for the next few days, teams and monsoon action poll duty, it would be at the ● eight-hour procedure to recti- she did say that there teams will deploy in case discretion of junior offi- WEATHER OFFICIALS fy the deformity and align the would be high clouds in of an emergency. They ment has predicted the cials to act in the event of said that under its influ- spine. the sky, which aren’t rain- will be followed by road possibility of 30-40 per an emergency by deploy- ence, a low pressure Post operation, the recovery bearing. repair teams. cent rainfall in the next ing additional teams. No area is very likely to was smooth, the hospital stat- The temperature would GHMC officials are con- two days, and the official instruction would form over southeast Bay ed. The patient has been dis- begin to fall during this fident that there won’t be stormwater network can be given since the mecha- charged and will be able to time, and this would mark any emergency from cope with this. According nism is in place,” a senior of Bengal during the lead a normal life, it said. the onset of the winter, Saturday since the Indian to officials, the GHMC did GHMC official said on the next 24 hours and she said. Meteorological Depart- not receive any instruc- condition of anonymity. intensify further. KONDA GORRE WILDERNESS PARK Photograph shows ‘K8’, a resident tigress, at the Peddavagu near Regichettu Madugu in Penchikalpet OPENS NEAR ORR NDRF, SDRF continue rescue op across AP forest range in Kagaznagar division in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district on Thursday afternoon. DC CORRESPONDENT DC CORRESPONDENTS ● THE FLOOD situation — By arrangement HYDERABAD, NOV. 27 NELLORE, KURNOOL, NOV. 27 is grave in Nellore dis- The Konda Gorre Wilderness The State Disaster Rescue trict following inflow of Park at Lalgadi Malakpet, near Force and police rescued 4 lakh cusecs into the the Outer Ring Road on the 13 persons stuck in flood Somasila reservoir. ‘Resident tigress’ Karimnagar highway, was waters in two different inaugurated on Friday. Konda incidents at Chittoor dis- evacuate people from Gorre refers to the small four- trict on Friday, in the aft- villages on the banks of horned antelope known as ermath of Cyclone Nivar. the river from Somasila seen drinking water chowsingha. In one rescue operation, to Nellore. Many This is the city’s only such which lasted for 20 hours, habitations are under a PILLALAMARRI ● FOREST OFFICIALS wilderness park and has an SDRF along with fire and sheet of water and SRINIVAS | DC identified the tiger as accent on biodiversity conser- police personnel rescued flood water entered the KOMARAM BHEEM vation. The rewilded park has six persons belonging to a ancient Sri Talpagiri ASIFABAD, NOV. 27 K8, a female from the a stated objective of total family who got stuck in Ranganadha Swamy tem- second litter of inclusivity. It is meant for the Gargeya river at ple at Nellore. A “resident tigress” has Palguna, one of the nature lovers and adventure- Akulavaripalle in Pileru Elsewhere, NDRF and been sighted drinking tigers that migrated to seeking walkers. mandal of Chittoor dis- SDRF teams rescued 120 water in Peddavagu dur- The park was inaugurated by trict on Friday. persons at Devarayapalli ing broad daylight in Kagaznagar division P. Raghuveer, managing direc- Two SDRF men with the in Anantasagaram mandal Penchikalpet forest range from the Tadoba tor of the Telangana State help of locals reached the apart from 100 members on Thursday afternoon. A Andhari tiger reserve of Forest Development other side of the river and stranded in RTC buses youth of the area, Maharashtra in 2015. Corporation (TSFDC). tied a rope across the Bus carrying women employees to Sri City gets stuck in flood waters in Sathyavedu which were stuck in the Gangadhar, used his The corporation has planted water. They used a swing mandal of Chittoor district on Friday. — DC swirling flood waters at mobile to capture a video years ago. over 10,000 saplings, mostly of chair to rescue the vic- Saidapuram. of its movement on his Penchikalpet forest the forest species. The forest tims, including a couple Sadasiva konda dam the to the people and halting culture crops like banana Rescue teams rushed to a mobile near Regichetti range officer Satla area in the park is about 2,635 and their children from to house in which they were the traffic movement. and papaya were lost. The village on the banks of the Madugu. The video has Venugopal clarified that acres. A small portion has Doddipalli located the out- residing in the village was Cyclone Nivar dumped district administration river after two youths, Rafi since gone viral on social the tiger sighted is not the been developed as an urban skirts of Pileru town. inundated with water 84.4 mm rainfall in the last has announced an alert in and Sreenu belonging to media. one that killed an Adivasi forest park. The area would be Similarly, Tirupati Urban causing tension to the 24 hours at Chagalamarri low-lying areas. Thoorpukambhampadu Forest officials identi- youth near Digida in protected with fencing. police rescued seven mem- inmates. in Nandyal division of the The flood situation is got stuck in the flood fied the tiger as K8, a Dahegaon mandal in In its final form, the park will bers of a family from a Chittoor district received district. Sirivella, Allag- grave in Nellore district waters of the river and female from the second Komaram Bheem have cycling tracks, jogging marooned house in a an average rainfall of 10.4 adda, Koilkuntla, Orv- following inflow of 4 lakh saved them. litter of Palguna, one of Asifabad district a few paths, nature trails, green mango garden at Kandada cm during the last 24 akallu and Atmakur man- cusecs into the Somasila Traffic on NH 16 came to the tigers that migrated days ago. cafes, dormitories, campsites village of Yerpedu mandal hours. Gudipala mandal dals were badly affected. reservoir. Officials were a grinding halt due to to Kagaznagar division Regichetti Madugu is a among others. in Chittoor district recorded highest rainfall The flood water breached releasing all the 4 lakh breaches to the diversion from the Tadoba Andhari place where K8 has been The Konda Gorre brand iden- on Friday. with 25.2 cm and Tirupati causeways at various cusecs downstream into road close to Audi Sankara tiger reserve of frequently sighted. It is a tity was unveiled on the occa- According to Urban rural received 2.8 cm on places in these mandals. the Penna river. Engineering College near Maharashtra in 2015. dense forest with abun- sion and T-shirts and caps Superintendent of Police Friday. Several water bod- Paddy on 4,500 hectares, District administration Gudur. An alternative K8 has continued to dant drinking water. The with the the antelope branding Avula Ramesh Reddy, with ies across the district br- green gram on 1,900 sounded high alert and road is being laid to move about in the area in tiger crossed the road were distributed. the release of water from eached causing hardships hectares, maize and horti- made arrangements to restore traffic. which she was born three upstream of Peddavagu. NATION DECCAN CHRONICLE | HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2020 pg 6

IN BRIEF Key Trinamul NAVY’S MIG-29K CRASHES, PILOT Cong minister MISSING PAWAN BALI | DC NEW DELHI, NOV. 27 Adhikari quits Indian Navy’s two-seater, RAJIB CHOWDHURI | DC Welcoming Mr Adhikari’s trainer aircraft MiG-29K flying KOLKATA, NOV. 27 step, Mr Khan said in North over Arabian Sea crashed on Bengal, “It was bound to Thursday evening. Dealing a double blow to the happen. I now imagine what One of the pilots of the MiG- Trinamul Congress ahead Rabi Babu (TMC MLA 29K was rescued. However, the of next year’s Assembly Rabindranath Ghosh) second pilot is still missing polls in West Bengal, rebel and Goutam Da (TMC min- even more than 24 hours after TMC minister Shubhendu ister Goutam Deb) will do. It the accident. The missing pilot Adhikari resigned from is a matter of concern (sic). has been identified as Cdr chief minister Mamata I feel that after Mr Nishant Singh. Banerjee’s cabinet on Adhikari, Subrata Aircraft and ships are Friday, while another dis- Mukherjee is next in the involved in searching for the gruntled party MLA Mihir line. On January 9 in 2019, missing pilot. Goswami reached New when I joined the BJP, As a safety mechanism, Delhi to join the BJP. He Bhaipo (CM nephew Indian Navy’s pilot flying suit joined the party in the Abhishek Banerjee) had is equipped with vest which evening. Both have dis- said a lot. But today we have inflates and allows them to tanced themselves from 18 Lok Sabha seats here.” remain afloat in water during their party, fuelling specula- Tweeting the resignation such emergency scenarios. tion of their defection to the letter, governor Jagdeep Also there is personal locator BJP, which has also kept the Dhankhar said, “Today at in the suit, which when door ajar for them. 1.05 pm a resignation letter pressed by a pilot in distress, In his resignation letter on of Mr Suvendu Adhikari emits emergency radio signal Friday, Mr Adhikari told from office as minister which helps in locating him in the CM, “I do hereby tender addressed to the chief min- such cases. my resignation from my ister has been forwarded to “We have increased the num- Protesters pelt stones during the Delhi Chalo march by members of various farmer organisations over the farm reform laws at Singhu bor- office as minister. Steps me. The issue will be ber of units searching for the der in New Delhi on Friday. - PTI may be taken for its imme- addressed from the consti- missing pilot. Every effort is diate acceptance. I am tutional perspective.” being made to locate him,” simultaneously emailing Senior TMC MP Sougata said a senior official. this to His Excellency the Roy, who recently met Mr Till the time of filing of this Governor of West Bengal, Adhikari twice to placate news report there has been no for doing the needful at his him on Ms Banerjee’s trace of Cdr Singh. end. I thank you for giving instructions, said: “He is Farmers brave tear gas, me opportunity to serve the still an MLA of our party as people of the state, which I he has not quit the post. He did all through with com- has also not tendered his BID TO CAP SURGE mitment, dedication and resignation from our PRICING BY CAB sincerity.” party’s primary member- baton charge to reach Delhi The TMC heavyweight, ship. He will remain a mem- who was the face of Ms ber of our party as long as AGGREGATORS Banerjee’s famous land he continues to be an New Delhi, Nov. 27: The gov- Centre invites farmers for talks on Dec. 3; Amarinder welcomes decision movement in Nandigram MLA.” ernment on Friday proposed during Left Front rule and He added, “Stepping down to cap surge pricing charged SANJAY KAW & invited farmers’ organi- ● CLASHES BROKE out der points, and undecid- health minister later became an MP twice, from the ministership is by cab aggregators like Ola BHASKAR HARI sations for another round at multiple places and ed on whether to go to the Satyendra Jain said was the minister of three purely his personal deci- and Uber at 1.5 times of the SHARMA | DC of talks on December 3. I Delhi’s borders resem- identified protest site. It every citizen had the key state government sion. I am feeling sad about. base fare. The development as- NEW DELHI, NOV. 27 appeal to them to leave bled a virtual warzone is expected there might right to protest peaceful- departments, transport, What I had from the conver- sumes significance in the bac- the agitation in view of be some clarity on this ly. In a letter to the home environment and water sation with him… I felt he kdrop of a long-pending dem- Thousands of farmers on Covid-19 and winter.” with restless crowds of situation on Saturday. secretary, he said the resources inves- would not quit the party. I and of citizens to cap the pric- Friday braved batons, After camping farmers, mostly from Traffic was also dis- Centre should accept the tigation/development. am still hopeful. I will try to ing of ride-hailing services. tear gas and water can- overnight near Delhi, the Punjab and Haryana, rupted in many parts of demands of farmers, Within hours of Mr ensure he remains in our “The aggregator shall be per- nons along the Delhi- farmers clashed with the milling around and a sea the city due to the adding that putting farm- Adhikari's resignation, party.” mitted to charge a fare 50 per Haryana border before police for the second day of police personnel keep- protests. The Dhansa and ers in jails was not a solu- meanwhile, Bishnupur BJP Mr Adhikari’s step came a cent lower than the base fare the authorities allowed at the Tikri border near ing them at bay. Jharoda Kalan borders tion. MP Soumitra Khan made a day after he quit the chair- and a maximum surge pricing them to march towards Delhi-Bahadurgarh high- were closed for traffic, Former Haryana chief startling revelation, claim- manship of Hooghly River of 1.5 times the base fare,” said the national capital as way. Carrying flags and ● HOURS LATER, the and commuters had to minister Bhupinder ing over 58 TMC MLAs, Bridge Commi-ssioners, a the Motor Vehicle Aggregators part of their “Delhi shouting slogans, the farmers were given per- take an alternative route. Singh Hooda appealed to including state panchayat state undertaking in the Guidelines, 2020 issued by the Chalo” protest against farmers had gathered at mission to enter Delhi There were long queues the people of the state to minister and Narada sting transport department, send- Ministry of Road Transport the Centre’s new farm various entry points into and hold a peaceful of vehicles on the Delhi- extend all possible help, accused Subrata ing out his first official sig- and Highways. laws. Delhi in a determined bid protest at the Nirankari Hardwar stretch due to like food and accommo- Mukherjee, were ready to nal to the TMC of his exit This will enable and promote Punjab Chief Minister to push their way Samagam Ground. the closure of the Delhi- dation, to the protesting defect to the saffron party. from government. asset utilisation which has Capt. Amarinder Singh, through as part of their Dehradun highway. farmers. been the fundamental concept accused by his Haryana march while the police In Baghpat, the protest- In a scathing attack on of transport aggregation and counterpart Manohar Lal blocked them with barri- water cannons were sta- ers blocked traffic on the the Centre, Congress also substantiate the dynamic Khattar of instigating cades, teargas shells and tioned. Barbed wire was Sonipat highway using leader Rahul Gandhi said pricing principle which is per- farmers, was the first one baton charges. also used for fencing at tractors and raised slo- no government in the STATUE FOUND tinent in ensuring asset utili- to welcome the Centre’s Clashes broke out at the Singhu border to pre- gans against the new world can stop the farm- sation in accordance with the decision to allow the pro- multiple places and vent the protesters from farm laws. ers from fighting the FALLEN market forces of demand and testers to enter the city. Delhi’s borders resem- entering the city earlier A farmer was killed and “battle of truth”. supply, the ministry said. Soon after Capt. Singh bled a virtual warzone in the day. two others injured as the “The Prime Minister Ballia (UP) Nov. 27: An The driver of a vehicle inte- urged the Centre to with restless crowds of The police resorted to a tractor-trolley in which should have remembered Ambedkar statue was grated with the aggregator immediately initiate farmers, mostly from lathicharge for a brief they were travelling met that whenever the ego found damaged last shall receive at least 80 per talks to address the farm- Punjab and Haryana, time to control protesters with an accident. hits the truth, it is defeat- night in a village under cent of the fare applicable on ers’ issues, Union agri- milling around and a sea who broke barricades. The Delhi police, which ed. No government in the Maniyar police station of each ride and the remaining culture minister of police personnel keep- Hours later, they were expressed concern over world can stop the farm- the district. The statue charges for each ride shall be Narendra Singh Tomar ing them at bay. Drones given permission to enter the pandemic situation, ers fighting the battle for in Bhagipur village was received by the aggregator. reiterated that the gov- circled the air and Delhi and hold a peaceful had sought permission truth. The Modi govern- found lying on the In states where the city taxi ernment would hold talks plumes of smoke from protest at the Nirankari from the AAP govern- ment has to accept the ground on Thursday fare has not been determined next week. teargas shells could be Samagam Ground at ment to use the city’s demands of the farmers night, police said. by the state government, an He said, “The govern- seen from far. Burari in north Delhi. nine stadiums as tempo- and the black laws have amount of `25/30 shall be the ment has always been Security was strength- However, there are still rary jails for farmers to be withdrawn. This is base fare for the purpose of ready to discuss issues ened at the border and thousands of farmers arrested or detained, but only the beginning!” fare regulation, the guidelines with farmers. We have sand-laden trucks and still camping at the bor- this was denied. Delhi Rahul Gandhi tweeted. said. Similar fare fixation shall be done by the state government of other vehicles integrated by aggregators with the relevant state, the ministry said. I am detained, Border clashes spread, Research firm RedSeer said that the guidelines for cab aggregators which seek to cap surge pricing at 1.5X among says Mehbooba two more jawans killed other provisions are expected to have mixed impact for the YUSUF JAMEEL | DC refused to allow me to DC CORRESPONDENT ● ON THURSDAY, a Khatri and Rifleman sector that will benefit from SRINAGAR, NOV. 27 visit @parawahid’s fami- SRINAGAR, NOV. 27 Sukhbir Singh got criti- improved safety regulations ly in Pulwama. BJP Junior Commissioner cally injured and later but could have “negative” fall- People's Democratic Ministers & their puppets The renewed intermit- Officer Subedar succumbed to their outs for drivers’ earnings. Party (PDP) leader and are allowed to move tent clashes between the Swathantra Singh was injuries.” former chief minister around in every corner of facing armies along the killed and a local resi- He said Naik Prem ● THE DEVELOPMENT Mehbooba Mufti on Kashmir but security is a Line of Control (LoC) dent was injured along Bahadur Khatri and assumes significance in the Friday claimed that she problem only in my case”. that began in Jammu the LoC. Rifleman Sukhbir Singh backdrop of a long-pending has been detained at her Later during the day, the and Kashmir’s Poonch were “brave, highly demand of citizens to cap the residence here and is not PDP leader called a press district earlier this week cease fire violation on motivated and sincere pricing of ride-hailing services. being allowed to visit the conference at her resi- spread to neighbouring the LoC in Sunderbani soldiers”. family of her party’s dence in Srinagar'’ Rajouri district on sector of district On Thursday, a Junior ● THE MOVE will enable and youth wing leader Gupkar Road area but the Friday, leaving, at least, Rajouri on November Commissioner Officer promote asset utilisation Waheed Ur Rehman police stopped the invi- two more Indian sol- 27,” Lt. Col. Devender Subedar Swathantra which has been the fundamen- Parra who was arrested tees from relocating to the diers dead. Anand, the Jammu- Singh of 16 Garhwal tal concept of transport aggre- by National Investigation venue. Ms. Mufti in The Army said that the based defence was killed and a local gation and also substantiate Agency earlier this week another tweet said, Pakistani troops resort- spokesman said. resident Muhammad in a militancy-related “Press has been barred ed to “unprovoked He added, “Our troops Rashid was injured in the dynamic pricing principle case. from entering my resi- ceasefire violation” in responded immediately Pakistani artillery and which is pertinent in ensuring Ms. Mufti tweeted, “I’ve dence in Srinagar. This Suderbani area of to the enemy fire. In the small arms fire along asset utilisation in accordance been illegally detained despite no written orders Rajouri early Friday. ensuing fire, two jawans the LoC’s Kirni and with the market forces of yet again. Since two days, explaining my arbitrary “Pakistan Army of the Indian Army Qasba sectors in demand and supply. J&K administration has detention.” resorted to unprovoked Naik Prem Bahadur Poonch district.

BIG | RELIEF Valuer to assess damages caused in order to calculate the compensation amount Kangana bungalow demolition wrong: HC

DC CORRESPONDENT was hearing a petition filed to the demolition and pass approved plan. If an appli- action against the actor had reserved its verdict on MUMBAI, NOV. 27 by Ranaut, seeking that the appropriate order before cation is made to BMC for and said that the actor had the plea after days of exten- partial demolition of her March 21. Court also made approval, it will be decided carried out illegal work at sive arguments from all In a relief to actor Kangana Pali Hill bungalow carried it clear that the fees of the within 4 weeks, the court the bungalow and its offi- sides. It had also made Ranaut, the Bombay High out by the BMC be declared valuer would be borne by order said. cials had therefore acted in Sanjay Raut a party to the Court on Friday quashed illegal. Ranaut. The bench also asked accordance with the law in case and disapproved his and set aside the Ranaut had sought `2 “The BMC order actuated Ranaut to show restraint in carrying out the demoli- tweets and his interview to September 9 order issued crore as compensation by legal malice. There is her social media posts and tion work. a TV news channel threat- by the Brihanmumbai from the BMC. On the issue material in pleadings that noted, “We do not accept The bench, however, said ening to teach Ranaut a les- Municipal Corporation of compensation, the bench smacks of malafide and allegations made by the that the photographs of the son for her tweets compar- (BMC) directing demoli- said it was appointing pri- was done to cause substan- petitioner in view of the site, BMC’s attempts at ing law and order situation tion of alleged alterations vate firm M/S Shetgiri as tial losses. We would be alleged atmosphere in the denying Ranaut’s allega- in Mumbai to PoK in a carried out at her Bandra the valuer to assess the perfectly justified to order state or film Industry. The tion, the comments made tweet. Welcoming the office in Mumbai. HC said damages caused in order to compensation against petitioner is suggested to by Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut court’s decision, Ms the demolition action was calculate the compensation respondents,” the bench maintain restraint on pub- and the editorial in party Ranaut tweeted, “When bad in law and the demoli- amount due to Ranaut. It said in its order. lic platforms. Irresponsible mouthpiece Saamana fol- individual stands against tion was carried out on further said that the valuer The court also allowed statements made by the cit- lowing the demolition the government and wins, wrongful grounds. would hear the petitioner Ranaut to take steps to izens are best ignored.” made it clear that the civic it’s not the victory of the A bench of Justices S.J. and the BMC on monetary make her property habit- The BMC had denied the body had acted out of mal- individual but it's the victo- Kathawalla and R.I. Chagla damages caused to her due able in accordance with the allegations of malafide ice. On October 5, the court ry of democracy.” WORLD DECCAN CHRONICLE | HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2020 pg 7

IN BRIEF Ex-World Bank prez Iran’s top nuclear scientist assassinated Tehran, Nov. 27: Top tist and six others were for the attack. Iranian bomb,” one published a photograph of Wolfensohn dies ranking Iranian nuclear killed in the attack. “Terrorists murdered an Western diplomat told security forces blocking New York: James Wolfen- physicist Mohsen Fakhri- The semiofficial Fars eminent Iranian scientist Reuters in 2014. off the road. Photos and sohn, who served as the zadeh, was “assassinated” news agency, believed to be today. This cowardice – News of the killing video shared online show- president of the World Bank in an ambush near Tehran, close to Iran’s with serious indications of comes amid fresh concern ed a sedan with bullet hol- for 10 years and was a guid- the Iranian state television Revolutionary Guard, said Israeli role — shows des- about the increased amou- es through windshield and ing force for a couple of the reported on Friday. the attack happened in perate warmongering of nt of enriched uranium blood pooled on the road. most well-known cultural Fakhrizadeh was shot and Absard, a small city just perpetrators,” Mohammad that Iran is producing. Israel declined from institutions in the US, has injured in his vehicle in east of the capital, Tehran. Javad Zarif wrote on Enriched uranium is a immediately commenting died. He was 86. Absard, in Damavand It said witnesses heard the Twitter on Friday. vital component for both on the killing. It had earlier Wolfensohn died Wednesday county. a suburb in eastern sound of an explosion and Fakhrizadeh led Iran’s civil nuclear power gener- alleged that Islamic at his home in Manhattan Tehran, and later suc- then machine gun fire. The Amad (Hope) programme ation and military nuclear Republic’s military nuclear according to the Institute for cumbed to his injuries, attack targeted a car that which Israel and the West weapons. programme was led by Advanced Study, where he Iran’s foreign ministry said Fakhrizadeh was in, the have alleged was a military The International Atom- Fakhrizadeh. had been a past chair of the on Friday. agency said. operation looking at the ic Energy Agency had said Fakhrizadeh’s name was board. His son and one of his Local authorities con- Those wounded, includ- feasibility of building a that the Amad programme specifically mentioned in two daughters also con- firmed Fakhrizadeh’s ing Fakhrizadeh’s body- nuclear weapon in Iran. ended in the early 2000s Israeli PM Benjamin firmed his death in media death several hours earlier guards, were later taken to “If Iran ever chose to and that its inspectors now Netanyahu’s presentation Photo released by the semi-official Fars News Agency reports. Wolfensohn, born in and also said that several a local hospital, the agency weaponise (enrichment), monitor Iranian nuclear about Iran’s nuclear pro- shows the scene where Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed Australia, worked on Wall attackers were killed in said. No group immediate- Fakhrizadeh would be sites. Iran’s state televi- gramme in May 2018. in Absard, a small city just east of the capital, Tehran, Street for many years before retaliation. The top scien- ly claimed responsibility known as the father of the sion on its website later — Agencies Iran, on Friday. (Inset) Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. — AP taking over as the head of the World Bank, a loan-offer- ing global development organisation, in 1995. WILL LEAVE IF EC CONFIRMS JOE ‘Make-or-break’ U.S. OPENS PROBE UK asks regulator to INTO TESLA OVER BIDEN’S WIN, time as Brexit SUSPENSION ISSUE approve AstraZeneca SAYS TRUMP Washington, Nov. 27: Detroit, Nov. 27: The US gov- US President Donald talks head to UK ernment’s road safety agency Britain will be the first nation to get vaccine, if approved Trump said for the first is investigating complaints time that he will leave Brussels, Nov. 27: The the take it or leave it that suspensions can fail on London, Nov. 27: The UK fety standards. This letter the White House if the EU’s chief Brexit nego- moment,” Barnier told nearly 1,15,000 Tesla electric government said on is an important step towa- Electoral College decl- tiator Michel Barnier ambassadors from mem- vehicles. Friday that it has formal- rds deploying a vaccine ares Joe Biden as the will return to London on ber states, according to a The National Highway Traf- ly asked the country’s as quickly as safely possi- winner, but made clear Friday to pursue face-to- European source famil- fic Safety Administration says independent medicines ble,” said UK Health Secr- he is not prepared to face trade talks, in what iar with the closed-door it has 43 complaints that link- regulator to assess the etary Matt Hancock, in “concede” the election. he described as the last meeting. Without a cha- ages near the ball joints can suitability of Oxford- reference to a formal let- Trump, a Republican, chance for a deal. nge of heart from Lon- fail, allowing contact between AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 ter to the Medicines and has refused to accept Explaining that he was don, “reaching a deal the tire and wheel liner. vaccine for temporary Healthcare products Reg- defeat in the November 3 no longer self-isolating will be all but impossi- The probe announced Friday supply, as soon as the ulatory Agency’s presidential election, after a Covid-19 case on ble,” another diplomat covers 2015 through 2017 company submits the nec- (MHRA). and told reporters on his team, Barnier con- reported Barnier as say- Model S sedans and 2016 essary safety, quality and The MHRA is the UK’s Thursday that it would firmed he was returning ing. through 2017 Model X SUVs. efficacy data. independent regulator be “hard” to concede to to meet his British coun- In London, Frost — The agency says 32 owners The UK will be one of and has already been tas- Biden, a Democrat. terpart David Frost for Prime Minister Boris complained of failures at low the first countries in the ked with reviewing data “Certainly I will, and weekend talks. Johnson’s lead Brexit speeds, but 11 said the links world to receive the vac- from Pfizer/BioNTech to you know that,” Trump The UK leaves Europe’s negotiator — was simi- failed on roads while traveling cine, if authorised, with determine whether its said when asked by a trade and customs area larly cautious about above 10 mph including four pharmaceutical major Covid-19 vaccine meets reporter about leaving in five weeks but talks on chances for a break- at highway speeds. Astra-Zeneca expecting to “robust” standards of the White House if a follow-on agreement through. It says the number of com- have up to 4 million doses quality, safety, and effec- Biden is declared the are still stalled over fish- “Some people are ask- plaints is increasing as the ready for the country by A physician wearing PPE kit takes a nasal swab for a tiveness. winner on December 14. ing rights and fair trade ing me why we are still vehicles age, with 32 in the the end of the year and 40 Covid-19 test, as personnel of the Austrian Armed On Monday, the “I will and, you know rules. talking,” he tweeted. last two years. Three of the million by the end of Forces (Bundesheer) are ready to process it, in University of Oxford and that.” “It’s going to be a In a tweet, Barnier “My answer is that it’s highway complaints came in March 2021, the govern- Korneuburg, Austria, on Friday. — AFP AstraZeneca published very hard thing to con- warned that the “same my job to do my utmost the last three months. ment said. their interim efficacy cede because we know significant divergences to see if the conditions The agency says it will inves- The move to formally there have been some con- assess the results, which indicated there was massive persist” before he briefed for a deal exist. It is late tigate how often the problem seek approval follows the cerns raised around the Oxford/AstraZeneca vac- the vaccine was at least 70 fraud,” Trump said, a meeting of EU envoys but a deal is still possi- happens and the safety conse- vaccine team declaring way the results were col- cine, to understand the per cent effective in pro- once again repeating the carrying the same down- ble, and I will continue to quences. its efficacy in trials earli- lated. “We have formally data and determine whe- tecting individuals from unsubstantiated claims beat message. talk until it’s clear that it er this week. However, asked the regulator to ther it meets rigorous sa- Covid-19. — PTI of voter fraud. — PTI “We are not far from isn’t.” — AFP

HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2020 GDP contraction comes down to -7.5% Burger King Mid-caps, small-caps seen quick sets IPO Recovery beats price band outperforming near-term BITES RAVI RANJAN PRASAD nosis, mid-cap and small- at `59-60 MUMBAI, NOV. 27 cap indices have extend- projections in Q2 ed their up move after a After a bull run in large- higher base formation in INDICATORS % RAVI RANJAN PRASAD cap stocks, analysts esti- September and October Sensex 44,149.72 -0.25 MADHUSUDAN SAHOO MUMBAI, NOV. 27 mate a catch-up rally in We expect both indices to Nifty 50 12,968.95 -0.14 NEW DELHI, NOV.27 the broader markets con- witness acceleration in US-based Burger King's sisting of mid-caps and upward momentum and S&P 500* 3,631.85 0.06 Amidst hopes of develop- Indian subsidiary the small-cap stocks. outperform the Nifty in Dollar (`) 74.03 -0.19 ment of a corona vaccine, announced an initial On Friday, while the coming months," said the Indian economy public offering (IPO) to benchmark indices brokerage ICICI Pound Sterling (`) 98.84 -0.12 rebounded at a faster- raise Rs 810 crore. closed in the red with Securities. Euro (`) 88.14 -0.23 than-expected pace in the The public issue, open- Sensex down 110 points, "Globally, Russell 2000 Gold (10gm)* (`) 48,142▼43 0.008 July-September quarter, ing on December 2, has or 0.25 per cent, the BSE and Stoxx 600 have also helped by a pick-up in been priced in the band Mid-cap Index gained registered multi-year Brent crude ($/bbl)* 48.04 0.24 manufacturing. The coun- of Rs 59-60 per equity 1.91 per cent and the BSE range breakouts. Histor- IN 10-Yr bond yield 5.911 0.039 try's GDP contracted by share of face value of Small-cap Index gained The BSE Mid-cap Index ical, positive correlation 7.5 per cent during the Rs 10 each. 2.40 per cent, thus, out has rallied over 74 per of domestic indices with US 10-Yr T-bill yield* 0.852 -0.026 quarter, lower than econo- The public offer from performing the large-cap cent from its March low global peers makes us * As of 8:30 PM IST mists' projection of 8.5 per the fast food company stocks. of 9711.44 to 16,914.65 but further confident in our cent to 10.5 per cent con- closes on December 4. The situation in the is still far below its all positive stance," it added. traction and signalling a what we have seen in Q1 September after it had The IPO comprises domestic market is pan- time high of 18,321.37, "In the coming month, sharp recovery from the and Q2 and with the opti- shrunk by a massive 39 fresh issue of shares ning out just like for the touched on January 9, we maintain our overall record plunge of 23.9 per mism that is being seen in per cent in the preceding worth Rs 450 crore and US broader market 2018. constructive stance, with Hero MotoCorp cent in the previous June the estimates, I do see quarter… Continuing its an offer for sale of 60 benchmark Russel 2000 The BSE Small-cap incremental shift to quarter. upside potential in that good showing, the agricul- million shares by pro- and European Stoxx 600 Index at 16,875.15 is also broader markets as the appoints Clarke "India's real gross estimate given the good ture sector grew by 3.4 per moter QSR Asia Pte. that have given a break- up over 90 per cent from Nifty is expected to domestic product (GDP) recovery that is happen- cent, while the trade and Ltd. out after record bull run the March low of 8,872.83 undergo consolidation fell to 7.5 per cent in the ing," Subramanian said, services sector showed “The size of the fresh in the benchmark indices but far short of the all- amid positive bias in the as COO, HR head July-September quarter adding that food inflation lower-than-expected con- issue of up to Rs 600 Dow Jones Industrial time-high of 20,183.45 it range of 12800-13200 after Hero MotoCorp said it has compared to a contraction is expected to soften in the traction at 15.6 per cent," crore has been reduced Average, S&P 500 and touched on January 15, a sharp 14 per cent rally appointed global mobility of 23.9 per cent in the third quarter and it is the government release by Rs 150 crore pur- Nasdaq indices, analysts 2018. in November," ICICI expert Michael Clarke as chief three months ended June. something which has to said. suant to the pre-IPO said. "In line with our prog- Securities said. operating officer, with the The GDP at constant be tracked closely. At this rate of recovery placement, and accord- additional role of chief human (2011-12) prices in Q2 of Giving a further outlook from the depths plumbed ingly, the fresh issue resources officer. Clarke will 2020-21 is estimated at Rs of the economy in the it earlier, economists said size is up to Rs 450 join from January 1 and report 33.14 lakh crores, as future course, he added, the economy will gradual- crore,” the company to Pawan Munjal, chairman and against Rs 35.84 lakh "We should be cautiously ly exit its contraction said while announcing CEO. "Mike brings considerable crores in Q2 of 2019-20, optimistic and the caution mode in the current quar- the IPO. Credit guarantee extended to health sector global experience and expert- showing a contraction of is warranted because eco- ter or so. “The net proceeds ise in managing complex oper- 7.5 per cent as compared nomic impact is primarily "Consumer demand has from the fresh issue are New Delhi, Nov. 27: The The scheme was a five-year tenor, with a 12- ations, international restructur- to 4.4 per cent growth in due to the pandemic. been observed to be show- proposed to be utilised government on Thursday announced by the govern- month moratorium on ing, organisational and cultural Q2 of 2019-20," data Given the uncertainty, it ing signs of revival in for setting up of new said it has extended the ment earlier this month as repayment of principal, change," Munjal said. released by the Ministry is difficult to predict if recent months. Supply company-owned Burger Emergency Credit Line part of the Rs 2.65-lakh the statement said. of Statistics and positive territory can be chains, snapped off by King Restaurants and Guarantee Scheme crore Atmanirbhar "These entities or bor- Programme Implemen- hit in the third or fourth Covid curbs, have been for general corporate (ECLGS) to the health sec- Bharat 3.0 package. rower accounts will be eli- Printed & Published by tation on Friday showed. quarter of this fiscal." restored to a large extent. purposes,” the compa- tor and 26 other sectors "Under ECLGS 2.0 enti- gible for additional fund- K. Sudhakar on behalf of Deccan Reacting to the latest The data further showed High-frequency indica- ny said. identified by the Kamath ties with outstanding ing up to 20 per cent Chronicle Holdings Limited, Printed at GDP data, the govern- that some sectors like tors, such as fuel and elec- In the IPO, 75 per cent Committee. credit above Rs 50 crore (which could be fund Deccan Chronicle Press at Deccan ment's chief economic manufacturing, agricul- tricity consumption, of the offer is reserved The National Credit and not exceeding Rs 500 based or non-fund based Chronicle Holdings Ltd. #563/9/D&9/E, adviser K. V. ture, trade and service apart from rail freight for the qualified institu- Guarantee Trustee crore as on February 29, or both) of their total out- Behind Andhra Bank Pet Basheerbagh, and mobility, have looked Kompally, Ranga Reddy Dist. Subramanian said there segments have shown tional investors, 15 per Company Limited 2020, which were less than standing credit (fund Editor: T.Venkatram Reddy, RNI Reg is an 'upside potential' in some encouraging up," economists said, cent for the non-institu- (NCGTC) has issued the or equal to 30 days past based only) as a collateral No.APENG/2008/24282. © All rights the estimates about the improvement due to adding that festive season tional investors or high operational guidelines for due as on February 29, free Guaranteed reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part economy during the cur- removal of lockdown sales were buoyant, net worth individuals implementation of 2020 are eligible," the Emergency Credit Line without written permission of The Editor, rent financial year as restrictions in a phased though much of the shop- and 10 per cent for the ECLGS 2.0 scheme, the statement said. (GECL), which would be Financial Chronicle ® is recovery is taking the manner. "Manufac-turing ping could be attributed to retail individual finance ministry said in a The loans provided fully guaranteed by prohibited. faster pace than expected. clocked a surprise 0.6 per a spring back of pent-up investors. statement. under ECLGS 2.0 will have NCGTC," it added. — PTI "I would say that the given cent growth in July- demand. GAMES pg 8 DECCAN CHRONICLE | HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2020

SHORT TAKES Bagan beat Brazil mourns Bengal in derby Diego’s demise Vasco, Goa: Fijian striker Roy Krishna continued his prolific Sao Paulo, Nov. 27: Brazil goal-scoring form as he helped SMITHEREENS and Argentina are long ATK Mohun Bagan prevail over rivals for football suprema- POLICE CLASH SC East Bengal 2-0 in the first cy in South America, and ever Indian Super League derby Finch, Smith centuries blow India away in opener Brazilians naturally think here on Friday. of their own Pele as the WITH FANS IN Krishna, who had scored Sydney, Nov. 27: Hardik best footballer in history. ATKMB’s lone goal against Pandya’s career-best But they are putting aside ARGENTINA Kerala Blasters in their cam- effort wasn’t good enough the argument to mourn the paign opener, struck in the 49th to compensate for a forget- death of Argentine super- Buenos Aires, Nov. 27: minute before Manvir Singh table bowling effort as star Diego Maradona. Riot police fired rubber killed the contest in the 85th India slumped to a 66-run Ex-presidents, author bullets and tear gas in minute with a solo effort. defeat against Australia Paulo Coelho and former clashes Thursday with With two wins on the trot, ATK in the first ODI, making a competitors were among football fans near the Mohun Bagan led the table with rather unimpressive start Brazilians paying tribute wake for Argentine foot- six points, followed by to the tour, here on Friday. to Maradona for his influ- ball legend Diego Northeast United FC. Virat Kohli’s men start- ence on the game and Maradona in Buenos It was a typical Antonio Lopez ed exactly on a note they charisma off the field. Aires. Habas’ style of play that wouldn’t have liked, giv- Brazilian newspapers that Officials earlier panned out on the field as ing away 374 runs in 50 only put sports in their top ordered Maradona’s cof- ATKMB were slow to get off the overs with rival captain headline when the national fin to be moved to anoth- blocks before taking control of Aaron Finch (114 off 124 team wins a World Cup had er room inside the presi- the game. balls) and his illustrious Maradona’s death in that dential palace after fans Their defence, helmed by Tiri, predecessor Steve Smith position Thursday. took over an inner court- put up a disciplined show to (105 off 66 balls) hitting A mural of Maradona yard and disrupted his return with a clean slate for contrasting hundreds. was even painted on a wall lying in state. their second successive match A pitch that looked in the Vila Cruzeiro favela The government had in the league. — PTI docile during the first half in Rio de Janeiro, an honor early announced a three- suddenly came to life in that proud and soccer- hour extension to the the second as Josh crazy Brazilians rarely, if wake to allow time for Belgium on top Hazlewood (3/55) bounced ever, give to foreigners. fans to pay their respects. out the Indian top-order, “He was an example of Tens of thousands of in FIFA rankings including Kohli and a persistence and persever- people had queued from frightened Shreyas Iyer, ance because he grew in early morning to file past Zurich: With Belgium still at No. who got himself into a life as a human being,’’ the star’s coffin, draped 1, FIFA released its final rank- tangle. said graffiti artist Angelo in the Argentine flag and ings list for 2020 on Friday and Pandya’s 76-ball 90 and a Campos, who painted an the player’s No.10 jersey, set the seedings for the 128-run stand with senior energic Maradona in a blue at the presidential European portion of the World opener Shikhar Dhawan shirt under an inscription palace. Many of the Cup qualifying draw. (74 off 86 balls) delayed with his nickname, “El mourners were in tears, Defending World Cup champi- the inevitable but it was Pibe de Oro’’ (the Golden and some wore replicas on France is in second place, always a catch-up game Kid). of the World Cup win- with Brazil third and England after the team was The Neo Quimica Arena ner’s jersey as they gath- fourth. European champion reduced to 101 for 4 inside in Sao Paulo displayed a ered at the Casa Rosada Portugal rounds out the top 14 overs. triumphant Maradona palace to see his coffin. five, with Spain in sixth. Big-hearted leg-spinner Australia’s captain Aaron Finch hits a six as India’s wicketkeeper K. L. Rahul watches during their One-Day image on a giant screen by But as the day wore on, FIFA will host the European Adam Zampa (4/54 in 10 International cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. — AFP its main entrance. That is fans queueing outside draw on December 7. The 10 overs) dismissed Shikhar the same stadium where the palace grew increas- top-seeded teams include Italy, Dhawan and Hardik most Brazilian fans ingly impatient and some which was seeded second four Pandya in quick succes- cheered against Argentina took over a courtyard sion as India surrendered NUMBERS GAME in the 2014 World Cup semi- inside the palace, where years ago and failed to qualify ● for the 2018 tournament in to scoreboard pressure Australia recorded their highest total against India by making final against Holland. they chanted slogans. Russia after ending up in a finishing at 308/8 after 50 374 for 6 in 50 overs. Their previous best was 359, recorded four Argentina won on penal- At the same time, riot group with Spain. overs. times. Overall, it is the third-highest total by any team against ties but lost final to police clashed with stone The Netherlands, ranked 14th, India’s eternal nemesis India in One-Day Internationals. Germany 1-0. All top-tier throwing fans on streets took the last top-seeded place, Steven Smith seems ready ● Steven Smith recorded third fastest hundred for Australia by Brazilian clubs paid trib- around the palace, and dropping No. 16 Switzerland to torment them a lot in completing 100 runs off 62 balls during his 105-run knock. The utes, including Santos, several people were into pot 2. — AP next two months if his 11 quicker ones are Glenn Maxwell’s 51-ball century against Sri where Pele played nearly arrested. — AFP fours and four sixes were Lanka at the 2015 World Cup, also at Sydney and James all of his career. — AFP any indication on Friday. Faulkner’s century in 57 balls against India in Bangalore in 2013. Badminton League Not for once was he trou- bled by the Indian ● All five Indian bowlers except Mohammed Shami, conceded 60- off due to Covid-19 bowlers, who were plus runs, only the second such instance for India. The first such already under the pump instance was against West Indies at Guwahati in 2018. New Delhi: The sixth edition of after a 156-run opening HIGHEST TOTALS AGAINST INDIA IN ODIs the Premier Badminton League stand between Finch and (PBL) was on Friday postponed David Warner (69). Score Opponent Venue Date Result to next year, keeping in mind As far as Indian innings 438-4 South Africa Mumbai 25-10-2015 India lost the health and safety of the is concerened, a high per- 411-8 Sri Lanka Rajkot 15-12-2009 India won players amid the raging Covid- centage of dot balls (148) 374-6 Australia Sydney 27-12-2020 India lost 19 pandemic. in the Indian innings also 366-8 England Cuttack 19-01-2017 India won The league, which is one of the showed how the mighty 365-2 South Africa Ahmedabad 27 -02-2010 India lost highest prize money badminton Australian team dominat- FASTEST HUNDREDS FOR AUSTRALIA IN ODIs tournaments in the world, was ed the proceedings. initially scheduled to take place Balls (score) Batsman Opponent Venue Date INDIANS JOIN AUSSIES IN in the last week of December in 51 (102) Glenn Maxwell Sri Lanka Sydney 08-03-2015 ANTI-RACISM MOVE Delhi, Mumbai and Pune. 57 (116) James Faulkner India Bangalore 02-11-2013 However, SportzLive, the offi- The Indian cricketers on 62 (105) Steven Smith India Sydney 27-12-2020 cial license holder of the league Friday joined their 66 (101) Matthew Hayden S. Africa St Kitts 24-03-2007 Players of Napoli (in blue) and Rijeka observe a minute’s under the aegis of the Australian counterparts 67 (122) Adam Gilchrist Sri Lanka Brisbane 14-02-2006 silence in homage to Maradona prior to their Europa Badminton Association of India in forming a barefoot cir- FASTEST HUNDREDS AGAINST INDIA IN ODIs League match at the San Paolo stadium in Naples on (BAI), decided to postpone the cle on the ground to sup- Balls (score) Batsman Team Venue Date Thursday as a screen displays a photo of late Argentinian event due to the prevailing con- port the anti-racism move- legend, who had played for Napoli in the 1980s. — AFP ditions. PBL is a sought-after ment and acknowledge 45 (102) Shahid Afridi Pakistan Kanpur 15-04-2005 global badminton leagues hav- the culture of indigenous 57 (116) James Faulkner Australia Bangalore 02-11-2013 ing six-franchise-based teams, people of the host country. 57 (119) AB de Villiers S. Africa Mumbai 25-10-2015 who compete in a home and The barefoot circle cere- 58 (102) AB de Villiers S. Africa Ahmedabad 27-02-2010 away format. — PTI mony was held before the Steve Smith of Australia celebrates after scoring a cen- 62 (105) Steven Smith Australia Sydney 27-12-2020 Napoli dedicate start of the opening One- tury against India in their ODI match at the Sydney — S. PERVEZ QAISER day International between Cricket Ground on Friday. — AP CCOB emerge the two teams here. cricket champs — PTI win to Maradona NATARAJAN IN Paris, Nov. 27: Napoli Sociedad following their Hyderabad: City College Old SCORECARD Kohli rues first defeat honoured the memory of goalless draw in the Boys Cricket Association Australia: D. Warner c Rahul b INDIA ODI SIDE Diego Maradona with a 2-0 Netherlands. (CCOB CA) beat Emerging Shami 69, A. Finch c Rahul b Sydney, Nov. 27: India win over Rijeka which Roma made their way Cricketers Developmental Bumrah 114, S. Smith b Shami skipper Virat Kohli on allowed them to go top of into the last 32 with a 2-0 Group (ECDG) by 33 runs to 105, M. Stoinis c Rahul b Friday questioned his INJURED ISHANT OUT AS AS SAINI COVER Europa League Group ‘F’ win at Romanian side Cluj, win the 4th edition of Teen Chahal 0, G. Maxwell c Jadeja team’s body language in the first match since the while Hoffenheim joined Premier League Junior Cricket b Shami 45, M. Labuschagne c after the opening ODI loss Sydney, Nov. 27: The death their Argentine icon. them after ensuring their Championship organised by the Dhawan b Saini 2, A. Carey to Australia and said ROHIT WAITS TILL DEC. 11 BCCI on Thursday dded Gennaro Gattuso’s side respective passages into not out 17, P. Cummins not out School Sports & Games 1. Extras (B-1, LB-6, NB-2, W- Hardik Pandya not being Sydney, Nov. 27: India’s senior-most fast bowler left-arm seamer T. entered the field all wear- the next round from L. Federation (SSGF) at RKS 12.) 21. Total (for six wickets fit to bowl is affecting the Ishant Sharma has been ruled out of the upcoming Natarajan to India’s ODI ing the number 10 jersey of Earlier Jame Vardy’s last- Grounds in Boduppal here. in 50 overs) 374. side’s balance as he does- Test matches against Australia as he will not be squad as half-fit paceman Maradona, who won gasp leveller in a thrilling Batting first in the final, CCOB FoW: 1-156, 2-264, 3-271, 4- n’t have enough all- match-fit in time while Rohit Sharma’s hamstring Navdeep Saini’s cover. Napoli’s only Serie A titles 3-3 at Braga sent Leicester were all out for 174 in 26 overs. 328, 5-331, 6-372. rounders at his disposal. will be assessed finally on December 11, BCCI secre- According to BCCI press in 1987 and 1990 as well as City through to the knock- Ansh was the top scorer with Bowling: Shami 10-0-59-3, India made a dismal tary Jay Shah said on Thursday. release that landed close the 1989 UEFA Cup. out rounds, where they 41. In reply ECDG were out for Bumrah 10-0-73-1, Saini 10-0- start to their tour of BCCI issued a short injury update of the two sen- to midnight, Saini had “Diego is a legend and were also joined by 141 in 24.3 overs. 83-1, Chahal 10-0-89-1, Jadeja Australia, losing the first ior players after a fiery online media interaction by complained of back will never die,” Gattuso Arsenal thanks to their 3-0 10-0-63-0. Brief scores: CCOB Cricket ODI by 66 runs here, chas- Virat Kohli, who made his displeasure clear about spasms which led to the said after the match. win at Molde. Association 174 in 26 overs India: S. Dhawan c Starc b ing a mammoth 375-run lack of communication and clarity on the whole 29-year-old yorker special- “Since yesterday you Leicester looked dead and (Dharmik 35, Ansh 41, Furkhan Zampa 74, M. Agarwal c target after Aaron Finch issue. While Kohli had raised a question as to why ist from Tamil Nadu’s could see that the city buried when Fransergio 3/24, S. Akash 4/15) bt ECDG Maxwell b Hazlewood 22, V. and Steve Smith smashed Rohit didn’t do his rehabilitation in Australia along inclusion in the 50-over breathed a different atmos- put the hosts 3-2 ahead in 141 in 24.3 overs (Manikanda Kohli c Finch b Hazlewood 21, hundreds for the hosts. with Wriddhiman Saha, Shah in his press note clar- format. phere. We hope to dedicate the first minute of added 36, Sathwik 37, Ansh 3/11, S. Iyer c Carey b Hazlewood 2, “Everyone needs to ified that Rohit had come back to country to attend Natarajan, who has something important to time, but Vardy stole in at Pruthvi 3/4, Adnan 2/6). K.L. Rahul c Smith b Zampa show the intent in the his ailing father after which he reported to the NCA. played 15 List ‘A’ matches him and win a troph,” he the back post shortly after 12, H. Pandya c Starc b Zampa 90, R. Jadeja c Starc b Zampa entire 50 overs. Probably, “Rohit Sharma had to come back to Mumbai after so far, was initially a net added. to tap in the goal that put 25, N. Saini not out 29, M. we played 50 overs after a the IPL to attend to his ailing father. His father is bowler accompanying the Napoli are now two the Premier League side Live on TV Shami b Starc 13, J. Bumrah long time that could have now recuperating well and that has allowed him to Indian team and then points ahead of AZ into the Last 32. not out 0. Extras (LB-2, NB-3, an affect...but having said travel to the NCA and start his rehabilitation,” Shah made it to the T20 squad Alkmaar and Real — AFP CRICKET W-15) 20. Total (for 8 wickets that we have played so said. — PTI after Varun Women’s Big Bash League: Final — in 50 overs) 308. much ODI cricket that it Chakravarthy pulled out Melbourne Stars vs Sydney FoW: 1-53, 2-78, 3-80, 4-101, is not something we don’t and now is a part of ODI Thunder from 1.40 pm on Sony Six 5-229, 6-247, 7-281, 8-308. know how to do,” Kohli overs. It was a disappoint- the Indian skipper added. squad. Natarajan put up a Bowling: Starc 9-0-65-1, STADIUM NEAR BARASAT Lanka Premier League: Kandy vs Hazlewood 10-0-55-3, said in the post-match ing part. If you don’t take Kohli said his bowlers splendid performance Dambulla from 3.30 pm; Galle vs Cummins 8-0-52-0, Zampa presentation. your chances against a couldn’t pick wickets reg- with the ball for SRH in Colombo from 8 pm on Sony Six 10-0-54-4, Stoinis 6.2-0-25-0, “I think the body lan- top-quality opposition ularly and it allowed the the recently concluded NAMED AFTER MARADONA Maxwell 6.4-0-55-0. guage in the field wasn’t they’ll hurt you and that Australians to post a big IPL that led to his selec- FOOTBALL great after around 25 is what happened today,” total in the end. — PTI tion. — PTI Kolkata, Nov. 27: A stadium near Barasat, where English Premier League: Brighton Diego Maradona was last seen in action in India vs Liverpool from 6 pm; (December 12, 2017), was on Friday named after the Manchester City vs Burnley from football legend. 8.30 pm on Star Sports Select 1 During his last visit to Kolkata three years ago, Indian Super League: Bengaluru vs Maradona had conducted a football clinic with school Hyderabad FC from 7.20 pm on Kiwis down West Indies in 1st T20 children at the Aditya School of Sports in Star Sports 2, 3 Kadambgachi on the outskirts of Barasat, about 35 Auckland, Nov. 27: reached 179-5 in the final match Ferguson and West and four fours to ensure Neesham were looking kilometres from Kolkata. “The stadium has now been Italian League: Benevento vs Paceman Lockie Ferguson over after being set a tar- Indies captain Kieron his team set a competitive dangerous when Pollard converted into a full-fledged cricket stadium in the size Juventus from 10.30 pm on Sony Ten 2, HD unleashed a devastating get of 176. Pollard’s unbeaten 75 target. broke their 77-run part- of Eden Gardens and we have named it ‘Diego five-wicket barrage as Persistent showers from 37 balls. The tourists were even nership when Conway Maradona Aditya School of Sports Cricket Stadium’,” New Zealand downed the meant the innings were Ferguson claimed a more brutal against was caught on 41. chairman of Aditya Group Anirban Aditya said. Regd. No. H/SD/509/2018-20 West Indies in a roller reduced to 16 and many career-best haul of 5-21 to Hamish Bennett, plunder- But Neesham, who “This is the first ever cricket stadium in the Printed and Published by coaster Twenty20 series players, particularly the put the brakes on a flying ing 29 runs from a night- scored 48 from 24 balls, Argentine football legend’s name. We also have special K. Sudhakar on behalf of Deccan opener in Auckland on tourists, were rusty after start from the West Indies, mare over for the fast steered the New Maradona memorabilia in the changing room. The Chronicle Holdings Limited. Printed Friday. only emerging from saying the short bound- bowler. Zealanders home. — AFP seat and the cloth hanger that Maradona used would at Deccan Chronicle Press situated Brief Scores: West Indies at Plot No. 9 Alwal Village, Vallabh The match — the first Covid-19 quarantine on aries at Eden Park helped They were 58 without now be kept reserved with his autographed No.10 jer- international cricket Thursday. his cause. loss before Ferguson 180/7 in 16 overs (K. Pollard sey,” Aditya added. Nagar Taluk, Medchal Malkajgiri not out 75, Fletcher 34; Dist. Telangana and Published at 36, played in New Zealand for But there were outstand- Pollard almost swung broke through and clean- Anirban Aditya said they had built the stadium in S.D. Road, Secunderabad-3. Lockie Ferguson 5/21 lost almost nine months — ing individual perform- momentum back to the bowled Fletcher on 34. (D/L) to New Zealand 179/5 just four months and Maradona was the first RNI Registration No. 3081/1957. produced a nail-biting ances on both sides, par- West Indies single-hand- The Black Caps’ Devon sportsperson to step on to it. — PTI Editor: Kaushik Mitter in 15.2 overs (Neesham 48, finale as the Black Caps ticularly man of the edly, clubbing eight sixes Conway and Jimmy Conway 41; O. Thomas 2/23).