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Constitutional values under MAMATA PM Modi salutes martyrs at National threat : Sonia Gandhi CALLS FOR War Memorial on R-Day New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) led to unmitigated help- New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Taking on the government lessness on part of small ‘PROTECTING’ Prime Minister Narendra on the eve of the 71st Re- businesses and shop- Modi paid rich tributes to the public Day, Congress in- keepers. The economy is CONSTITUTION martyred soldiers as he laid a terim chief Sonia Gandhi in doldrums, economic wreath at the National War Me- said, here on Saturday, the progress has been ruined morial in New Delhi on the oc- constitutional values were and recession is knocking casion of the 71st Republic Day no longer safe. at the door," the Congress on Sunday. "Today, the Constitu- leader said. He was accompanied by the tion and its values are be- To divert public atten- Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bi- ing attacked by way of Constitution, she said, "It's tion from the economic pin Rawat along with the three a concerted and vicious the duty of every citizen to mess, administrative bank- service chiefs - Army Chief Gen conspiracy. Constitutional stand united in defence of ruptcy, runaway infl ation, M.M. Naravane, Navy Chief Ad- principles are being sys- the Constitution." recession and unacceptable miral Karambir Singh and Air tematically encroached Gandhi said agriculture unemployment, a deep- Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria. upon as also the indepen- and farmers were on the rooted conspiracy had been Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS)West President Ram Nath Kovind and their unprecedented contri- ness a stunning display of India’s dence of constitutional in- verge of devastation, the hatched to set a discourse Bengal Chief Minister Mamata also paid tributes at the war me- bution in guarding the integrity rich diversity. Twenty-two tab- stitutions is being scuttled youth were ravaged by to divide the countrymen Banerjee on Sunday called for morial.Donning a saffron turban of India.Brazilian President Jair leaux will roll down the Rajpath. at the whims of autocratic unfathomable unemploy- based on religion, regional- protecting the Constitution and a sombre look, the Prime Bolsonaro is the chief guest this While 16 of them are from states authoritarianism," Gandhi ment and the country was ism and language as also to and upholding the principles Minister offered his salute in re- year who along with the Prime and Union Territories, six are said in the statement.Urg- facing recession and clo- subvert and undermine the enshrined in its preamble on membrance of the fallen soldiers Minister and President will wit- from various ministries. ing citizens to protect the sure of factories."It has Constitution, she said. the occasion of the nation’s 71st Republic Day. hal.The women protesting at “On #RepublicDay, let us WOMEN BEGIN ANTI˨CAA Pakka Bagh Kheda in Nakhasa pledge to protect our #Con- area raised slogans such as stitution and uphold the prin- PROTEST IN SAMBHAL, UP “Hum leke rahenge azadi, CAA ciples of sovereign, socialist, se azadi, RSS se azadi, “Gandhi secular, democratic republic, wali azadi” and are demanding with justice, liberty, equality rollback of the law. and fraternity, as enshrined in Local Samajwadi Party MP the Preamble,” Banerjee said Shafiqur Rahman Barq, who in a tweet. visited the protesters, assured Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar them of his support. He said, stressed on settling all issues “the government wants to as per the Constitution. make Muslims second class “All issues need to be set- citizens.” tled as per our Constitution,” Terming CAA and NRC “un- Dhankhar tweeted. democratic” and “anti-Mus- lim”, women members of local MLA Iqbal Mahmood’s family Rampur Ulemas' have also joined the protest. Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), the Citizenship (Amendment) Barq said the sit-in would Jan 26 (IANS) Over 100 women Act and the proposed National continue until the Centre with- ultimatum for release of have started a protest against Register of Citizens in Samb- draws CAA. anti-CAA protesters Mumbai gets India’s first Rampur (Uttar innocent protesters who on Saturday.Later, in- Pradesh), Jan 26 (IANS) were arrested during the spector-general of police, Ulemas in Rampur have anti-CAA stir on December Moradabad range, Ramit ‘walk-through’ aviary demanded the release of 21, 2019, and sent to jail. Sharma, went to Rampur the anti-CAA protesters We gave a memorandum and held a meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the country’s from jail by January 29, to Rampur district magis- the local administration first and biggest ‘walk-through’ aviary at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale failing which they would trate, passed unanimously and police officers."We Own Constitution Udyan and Zoo, as part of the Republic Day festivities. decide their next course by clerics. If the people are are in constant touch with of action on January not released from prison police officers and our a matter of 30.Rampur Jama Masjid then protests, under the first priority is to release committee secretary Mu- Constitution, will be car- those protesters from the self-respect for karram Inayti told report- ried out."Members of the jail against whom no evi- any nation ers on Saturday, "Women Jama Masjid committee dence was found. I think, are gathering daily on the had met Rampur district we would be able to find a Nagpur, Jan 26 (IANS) As premises of Jama Masjid magistrate Aunjaneya Ku- solution soon," the district India celebrated the 71st Re- asking for the release of mar Singh in this regard magistrate said. public Day on Sunday, BJP’s ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ULFA faction claims hailed the Constitution and said it was a matter of self-re- responsibility for 4 Assam blasts spect for any country to be run as per its own Constitution. Guwahati, Jan 26 (IANS) “For any country, it is a mat- Four low-intensity blasts, ter of self-respect to be run two of them triggered by Im- according to its own Constitu- provised Explosive Devices tion as also base all its activi- (IED), took place in Assam ties on that Constitution,” RSS Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS)Ma- enclosure for aquatic birds, boldt Penguins, besides plans on Sunday morning as the Sarkaryavah Bhaiyyaji Joshi harashtra Chief Minister Ud- and more birds shall be add- to add sections for the Asiatic nation was celebrating its said here after hoisting the na- dhav Thackeray inaugurated ed on gradually, said a BMC Lion, tigers and another bird 71st Republic Day, offi cials tional flag at Dr Hedgewar Bha- the country’s first and big- spokesperson. enclosure. said. There were no casual- wan -- the RSS headquarter. gest ‘walk-through’ aviary at A small bridge also passes Thackeray also laid the ties or injuries. Earlier in a tweet, the RSS the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale through the aviary which will foundation stone for a new Banned insurgent outfit quoted Maharishi Arvind: Udyan and Zoo, as part of the be opened for the public to flyover connecting Saat Rasta ULFA (Independent) later in have been able to confirm the second one occurred Ain “Bharatbhoomi is our mother. Republic Day festivities, here walk through and view the to Haji Ali which will drasti- the day claimed responsibil- four blasts. The first blast the oil town of Duliajan near We should show devotion to her on Sunday. birds at close quarters. cally cut down the travel time ity for the explosions.Three was reported at 8:10 a.m. and Duliajan Police Station in with body, mind and wealth. We Spread over 18,200 sq.feet The VJBUZ also boasts of 17 from the existing one hour to of the explosions took place the last one 8:25 am.""There Dibrugarh district.The two should serve her. For her suc- and 44 feet (or a five-storey special enclosures for animals barely 10 minutes. in Dibrugarh district and one was no damage to prop- other blasts were reported in cess, we have to sacrifi ce and building) high, the aviary like bears, hyenas, leopards, This will be a first-ever ‘ca- in Charaideo, both in Upper erty and no human injury or Dibrugarh -- at Marwari patty go through all kinds of suffer- will house over 100 species foxes, Madras Pond Turtles, ble-stayed’ 803-metres long Assam.Additional director- casualties."The first blast was near Gurudwara on A T Road ing. We have to be determined of rare, exotic and common Barasingha, antelopes, etc., flyover to be constructed general of police (law and heard at Teok Haat in Sonari and close to Circuit House in to sacrifi ce everything to make birds, living their natural has India’s first air-condi- within three years at a cost of order) G.P. Singh said: "We under Charaideo District, Graham Bazaar. her glorious.” environs.There is a separate tioned enclosure for Hum- Rs 390 crore. Indian Horizon 2 City Monday, January 27, 2020 Still a 'Shah': Despite anti-CAA BJP, ally-ruled state govts ranked protests, 50.7% pleased with HM among least-performing New Delhi, Jan 26 BJP-led Central govern- and split up J&K into two rock solid behind him. (IANS) The nation has ment. His home state Gu- Union Territories, moves Dr Yashwant Deshmukh New Delhi, Jan 26 of the Biju Janata Dal, been rocked by anti-CAA jarat, apart from Himachal that were seen to be ex- of CVoter told IANS: "Much (IANS) The BJP, which topped the list of most protests and Delhi was Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ut- tremely bold. While they of the ongoing CAA or NRC has been riding high on well-performing states as crippled by large-scale vio- tar Pradesh and Haryana, created his own fan base protests seem to not to last year's Lok Sabha elec- 80 per cent of the respon- lence against the legisla- remains bullish on him. among his supporters have hurt their image. I tion victory, may have dents felt their govern- tion, while his utterances As many as 68.4 per cent and even fence-sitters, it was expecting poor num- something to worry about ment was working well. that a National Register respondents in Himachal, also irked many, namely bers from states like As- in the states. According to Himachal Pradesh, of Citizens will come into 66.6 per cent in Uttra- the minorities. When sam. But the ground reality the IANS-CVoter's 'State which is ruled by BJP, fol- play eventually, united the khand, 62.7 per cent in UP, the contentious Citizen- appears to be different." of the Nation' Republic lowed the list with 77.1 opposition against him. and 63.9 per cent Haryana ship Amendment Bill was Deshmukh isn't factually Day survey, four of the per cent respondents ap- Yet, what may come as said they are "very much passed in December last incorrect. Assam, the state five most under-perform- preciating their govern- a surprise to naysayers, satisfied" with him as the year to gives non-Muslim that kickstarted the anti- ing state governments are ment's performance. 50.7 per cent people in the nation's Home Minister. refugees from neighbour- CAA row is still favouring ruled by the BJP and its Jharkhand, which IANS-CVoter 'State of the 64 per cent respondents ing Muslim-majority na- Shah with 41.7 per cent allies. The Goa govern- recently chose the Nation' Republic Day sur- from his home state said tions of Afghanistan, Paki- of its respondents, saying ment, led by the BJP, has Jharkhand Mukti Mor- vey said that they are "very the same. stan and Bangladesh a fast they are "very much satis- been the worst-perform- cha-Congress-Rashtriya much satisfied" with Amit Ever since the Modi track route to obtain Indi- fied" with him at the helm ing among all. As many as Janata Dal to lead the Shah's performance as In- government came back an citizenship, minorities in North Block. 62.8 per cent respondents state, also found its gov- dia's Home Minister. to power with a thump- and a sizeable section of With Delhi going to from the state said that ernment's work appre- In the survey, released ing majority of 303 seats the intelligentsia broke out poll next month, 46.6 per they were not at all satis- ciable as 69.2 per cent on Sunday, 25.2 per cent of in May last year, Shah, in protests. cent of respondents said fied with the performance respondents said they respondents said they are as Union Home Minis- Till date, the protests are the same about Shah, of their government were very much satisfied "satisfied to some extent", ter, has created an image going on and the capital's and did 50.8 per cent in and only four per cent by the Hemant Soren while 24.2 per cent said of his own, by daring to Shaheen Bagh blockade Bihar, which will go to thought the government tent". As many as 58.8 per government's work, 9.1 government's work. The they are not satisfied with venture into areas that against the Act has made polls later this year. After performance was "very cent of respondents said percent in Haryana and 1 IANS-CVoter Republic him at all. have so far been unchart- international headlines all the anti-CAA protests much satisfactory". they were not satisfied at percent of respondents in Day survey findings were What can be perplex- ed territories. Be it pass- which repeatedly ques- and ensuing violence Following in terms of all with the government's Tamil Nadu thought their collated on the basis of ing to many, 78 per cent ing of the triple talaq Bill tioned Shah's 'intent' be- that saw tinge of com- under-performing were work. Among other most state government was not data compiled over the of Puducherry backed him that criminalised instant hind bringing CAA in the munal rants seem not states of the northeast under-performing states, good at all. previous 12 weeks run- which turned out to be triple talaq or abrogation first place. One would have have hurt the 'Shah' of where none of the re- Haryana and Tamil Nadu, On the contrary, re- ning up to January 25. The maximum from any state of Article 370 of the con- thought Shah's image has the BJP. Conducted with spondents were fully sat- led by BJP and ally AIAD- spondents from states sample size comprises or Union Territory. To stitution tat gave special taken a strong beating due a sample size of 30,240 isfied with their respec- MK, respectively, ranked like Odisha, Himachal of 30,240 people spread put things into perspec- powers to the erstwhile to the ongoing stir. But the people spread across all tive governments' work below Punjab which is Pradesh and Jharkhand across 543 Lok Sabha tive, only 3.9 per cent from state of Jammu and Kash- IANS-CVoter State of the 543 Lok Sabha seats, the and only 41.2 per cent of ruled by Congress. appreciated the perfor- seats. The margin of er- the UT said they are "very mir -- he went full frontal. Nation survey show the survey was conducted in respondents claimed the While 17.1 per cent mance of their state gov- ror is +/- 3 percent at the much satisfied" with the He also axed Article 35A majority of Indians are still 12 weeks till January 25. government work was respondents were not ernments. Odisha, which macro level and +/- 5 per- "satisfactory to some ex- satisfied with the Punjab is led by Naveen Patnaik cent at the micro level. Over 58% in Delhi satisfied with Kejriwal's performance Many firsts enthrall crowd at New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) the performance of their the respondents also found saying they were not at all Ahead of the February 8 Chief Ministers, the state Kejriwal's performance satisfied with his perfor- 71st R-Day parade Delhi Assembly elections, governments, the Leaders good as 58.8 per cent re- mance, and only 20.6 per the mood of the capital's of the Opposition, their spondents said they were cent said they were very New Delhi, Jan 26 sias Bolsonaro as the chief arch of India Gate. After Republic Day, the con- voters weighs heavily in MLAs and MPs. very much satisfied with much satisfied with his (IANS) The 71st Repub- guest for the first time at the Prime Minister laid tingent was commanded favour of Chief Minister For Delhi, the survey their Chief Minister's per- work. Aam Aadmi Party lic Day parade on Sun- the ceremony. However, the floral wreath at the by Inspector Seema Nag, Arvind Kejriwal. In the Re- hinted at a positive mood formance, and 24.6 per chief Kejriwal is aiming for day showcased India's this was the third time National War Memorial, who is posted with the public Day 'State of the for the Kejriwal-led Aam cent said they were satis- a third consecutive term as cultural diversity as well that a Brazilian president the President unfurled the Rapid Action Force (RAF). Nation' survey by IANS- Aadmi Party government fied to some extent with his Chief Minister of the state, as military prowess with graced the Republic Day National flag and the Na- They displayed several Cvoter, over 50 per cent as 52.3 per cent of respon- performance. Only 16.6 per while the BJP has been rid- many firsts as hundreds of parade. Previous instanc- tional Anthem was played acts of daring bike riding respondents said they were dents said they were "very cent respondents thought ing on party's last year's men, women and children es were in 1996 and 2004. with a booming 21-gun and concluded by forming "very much satisfied" with much satisfied" with its otherwise. performance in the Lok donning thick woollens The who's who of the salute. a human pyramid on mul- his performance as Chief performance and 22.6 per While Kejriwal and his Sabha polls to form a "Tri- braved the morning win- government, including It was the first Republic tiple motorcycles. Minister. cent said they were "satis- government were given ple engine" government in ter chill to watch the an- President Ram Nath Kov- Day ceremony in which In yet another first on In the survey, released on fied to some extent" while thumbs up by the respon- the state. BJP already leads nual ceremony at Rajpath. ind and Defence Minister newly-appointed Chief giving adequate repre- Sunday, people from across only 25.2 per cent respon- dents, the Leader of Oppo- the Central government, A blanket of thick fog Rajnath Singh were seated of Defence Staff (CDS) sentation to women in the country expressed their dents thought the govern- sition, Vijender Gupta, did along with MCDs in Delhi. that engulfed the city in when 22 tableaus - 16 General Bipin Rawat took the ceremony, Captain views over important as- ment did not work to their not impress Delhiites with The IANS-CVoter Republic the morning and tight se- from states and union ter- part. The CDS along with Tania Sher Gill, an officer pects with included rating satisfaction. A majority of 46.6 per cent respondents Day SOTN survey. curity restrictions could ritories and the rest from Defence Minister Ra- serving with the Army's not deter the enthusiastic various ministries and jnath Singh, Minister of Corps of Signals, led an crowd from venturing out departments - took part State for Defence Shripad all-male marching con- to gather at Rajpath, liter- in the majestic parade at Yesso Naik, the three ser- tingent during the pa- ary 'King's Way' - a cer- Delhi's Rajpath. vices chiefs and Defence rade. Although Gill is the Seek freedom from burqa emonial boulevard that Breaking from tradition, Secretary Ajay Kumar second woman to do this, runs from Rashtrapati Prime Minister Modi for were standing behind the she was the first woman Bhavan on Raisina Hill to the first time paid trib- Prime Minister according officer to lead an all-male India Gate. utes to the country's fallen to protocol. marching contingent 1st, not CAA: Tarek Fatah The parade, a showcase soldiers at the National Another first, and a during the Army Day pa- of an impeccable display War Memorial, instead of thrilling one at that, was rade on January 15. The Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) seek freedom from the veil here from Bangladesh or what we have learnt from of might by the armed Amar Jawan Jyoti, ahead the sight of women offi- Dhanush artillery gun Pakistani-Canadian au- (burqa) first. the erstwhile East Paki- Assam is that it must be forces and India's soft of the majestic parade at cers of the Central Reserve and the anti-satellite mis- thor Tarek Fatah has said In a special interview stan want to make West implemented. The gov- power, this year had many Rajpath. Police Force riding 350 cc sile system was part of the that those opposing the with IANS, Fatah said Bengal a Muslim majority ernment has openly said firsts to its credit. Previously, the wreath Royal Enfield motorcy- Republic Day parade for Citizenship (Amendment) that as far as the issue of state in order to increase that it is a right step. Even Sporting a saffron tur- laying ceremony followed cles, performing acrobat- the first time this year in a Act (CAA) are prone to a anti-CAA protest is con- their vote share. They are Bangladesh, Iran, Paki- ban with a long free-flow- by a salute by dignitaries ics and daredevil stunts show of military strength "separatist mindset". Rais- cerned, it began first in the people who are op- stan have such laws. I do ing end, Prime Minister during Republic Day was with panache along the which also included Anti- ing questions on Muslim West Bengal, where some posing the new law and not understand why peo- Narendra Modi received held at the Amar Jawan Rajpath. Satellite Weapons (ASAT) womens' participation politicians have vested some politicians are back- ple are opposing the CAA. Brazil President Jair Mes- Jyoti, located under the In its debut show at 71st from 'Mission Shakti'. in anti-CAA demonstra- interests and are keen to ing them. Regarding the If government wants to tions, he said before seek- expand their sphere of in- National Citizenship Reg- correct the data, well and ing freedom from the new fluence into state politics. ister (NRC), Fatah said, "It good." Speaking about citizenship law, they must Those who have settled seems to me that Muslims Muslim women's partici- fear that if the displaced pations in the protests, he Hindus in Bengal get said, "Those who keep citizenship, then the their wives and daughters minorities will lose their in Burqa at home, send place in Bengal. The en- them for protests. If you tire matter is of Muslim have the courage, why do nationality." He said, you send your wives and "They are not like Indi- children to protest. This ans. They think that if is nothing but exploita- illegal migrants are not tion of children." Fatah given citizenship, their recalled meeting a Sikh plan which is all about from Kabul in Delhi, say- Muslim Nationhood, ing, "He faced an identity will never succeed. This crisis in Afghanistan and reflects their separat- came back to India. This ist mindset. So they law is for those who have Expecting the Aam Aadmi Party from the Vishwas Nagar Legislative have no solid ground already come to India due The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Chief Guest of the Republic Day, President of the Federative Assembly, Mr. Deepak Singla ji asked for votes on January 26 from for opposing the CAA." to religious persecution, Republic of Brazil, Mr. Jair Messias Bolsonaro, the Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and the Prime house to house of the residents and appealed for the vote on the coming Fatah said, "NRC is still people should understand Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘At Home Reception’, on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day 8th Feburary and said that Arvind Kejriwal should be re-elected as Chief far away. But, as far as it." On the question of CAA Celebrations, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi Minister and development of Delhi. the CAA is concerned, protests at educational. Indian Horizon Monday, January 27, 2020 State 3 Let's make Gaganyaan Rahul Gandhi more popular than Sonia Gandhi, finds survey

a reality in 2022: PM New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Months after the party's sec- New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) ent and aspirations, he said ond successive dismal perfor- India's 'Gaganyaan' space and expressed confidence in mance in the Lok Sabha elec- mission came for special their abilities. tions, the overall popularity of mention in Prime Minister The four pilots will soon the top Congress leader, inter- Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki leave for Russia to be given im President Sonia Gandhi, has Baat' programme on Sunday. training for the space mission. shown a dip while that of Rahul Stating that the Gagan- The Mann Ki Baat is a Gandhi, who quit as chief in yaan mission will be a his- monthly address by the Prime wake of the results, seems to be toric achievement for India, Minister, broadcast on radio rising. the Prime Minister called for and television, where he ex- As per IANS-CVoter R-Day fulfilling the pledge to send pounds upon his thoughts 'State of the Nation' Republic an Indian into space in 2022, for the country. In the pro- Day survey, released on Sun- a negative in the survey figures. with him. when the country would cel- gramme, the Prime Minister day, an overall average of 49.5 As per the survey done across The popularity of the Gandhi ebrate 75 years of Indepen- also shares examples of peo- per cent are satisfied with So- all the states, Sonia Gandhi scion in Puducherry is at the dence. ple and organisations who nia Gandhi, who is also the is most popular in Telangana highest level with 76 per cent In his first 'Mann ki Baat' congratulated the four four listed for the mission. They make noteworthy contribu- UPA Chairperson, while 50.5 where 50.5 percent people said favouring him. interaction of the year, Modi Indian Air Force pilots short- symbolised India's skill, tal- tions to society and nation. per cent are not, indicating a that they are very much satis- Overall, he has not gained deficit of 1.1 percent. fied with her, followed by Ker- the confidence of half the pop- Rahul Gandhi's popularity ala (43.3 per cent) and Andhra ulation as per the survey with ratings, however, show a net Pradesh (37.9 per cent) only 28.2 per cent of people The truth behind Pathalgadi approval of 5.6 per cent. She is least popular in Him- very much satisfied and 24.6 Sonia Gandhi has been lead- achal Pradesh with only 14.5 percent people satisfied to ing the party since August last per cent people responding some extent, but the over all violence in Jharkhand year after Rahul Gandhi re- with "very much satisfied". figure only 47.2 per cent. signed from the post. Since Rahul Gandhi's stock ap- The IANS-CVoter Republic Ranchi, Jan 26 (IANS) The lines when seven Pathal- behind the killings. spread to other areas - Gum- then, she has led the party to pears to be rising in southern Day SOTN survey findings were Pathalgadi movement was gadi opponents were killed Jarom Gerald Kujur, Sec- la, Shimdega, West Singh- victory in Jharkhand in alliance India. Elected as an MP from collated on the basis of data started to save the land and in Burugulikela village in retary of the Central Jana bhum in the course of time. with the JMM and the RJD and Kerala's Wayanad after losing compiled over the previous 12 forest areas in Jharkhand, West Singhbhum district on Sangh Samiti, an NGO work- People say that the gov- to form a government in Maha- in family bastion Amethi (UP), weeks running up to January but now the movement is January 19. Activists work- ing for the tribals, said that ernment must understand rashtra along with the NCP and he is most popular in the state 25. The sample size comprises also marked by a series of ing in the tribal areas say the incident is under inves- the sensitivity and take ap- the Shiv Sena. The Congress with 51.9 per cent people "very of 30,240 people spread across violence. The purpose of the even now there is confusion tigation, hence it cannot propriate steps, otherwise also performed much better much satisfied" with him. He 543 Lok Sabha seats. The mar- Pathalgadi movement was to on whether the killings took be linked to the Pathalgadi this age-old custom may de- than expected in Haryana un- enjoys least popularity in Hary- gin of error is +/- 3 percent at make the Gram Sabhas om- place because of the Pathal- movement yet. viate to a turbulent and vio- der her watch. Despite all this, ana with only 17.7 per cent of the macro level and +/- 5 per- nipotent in tribal areas to re- gadi movement. The police He said, "Pathalgadi is a lent path. "The government her popularity ratings showed people expressing satisfaction cent at the micro level. claim their rights to 'jal, jan- are still investigating the very old tradition. The Birsa neither understood the sen- gal and zameen'. The people killing of seven villagers in Munda Samaj mentions its sibility of it nor is it under- wanted the Gram Sabhas to Burugulikela village, about rule by placing large stones standing it now," said James The truth behind Pathalgadi grant permission for mining 80 km from the district head- outside the village, which is Herange, a Jharkhand social and development work in quarters, but they have so far called Pathalgadi, while the activist and convener of the their tribal areas and not by investigated it from the angle Oraon Samaj collects a heap Jharkhand NREGA Watch. violence in Jharkhand the elected government. of personal enmity. of stones, known as key- "This peaceful major- Delhi,26,Jan,Solo exhibition of After the killing of seven Sources however said that stones." He said that these ity tribal area is once again paintings by Dipali Deshpande people for opposing the the Pathalgadi movement stones indicate the boundary becoming turbulent. The is on display at convention foyer movement in West Singh- may be the main reason be- of the villages. government needs to con- Indian Habitat Centre.Her pres- bhum recently, there are hind the killings. The clash Kujur said that the history vince all, including the op- ent artworks/paintings are a dy- fears of violence in other ar- took place between the sup- of the tribals shows that the position," he said. He said namic combination of materials, eas too. When the Hemant porters and the opponents Munda tribals in Singhbhum that Pathalgadi is not a new methods, subjects and concepts Soren government came of the movement over the and Khunti areas had been practice. It is actually said to and depicts unusual illustrations to power, it announced the development works to be trying to establish a self-gov- be the monuments of those of the artistic perception of the withdrawal of the old sedi- carried out without any in- erning system since the time stones, which have a very hues of the contemporary society and stylish techniques adopted boundaries and reveal aesthetic vi- tion cases against Pathal- terference from the tribal of the British, and the Pathal- ancient history. Even today it and iconic metaphors specifying for the aesthetic adornment of the sual ethics reflecting the echoes of gadi activists. This, however, community. Police sources gadi movement is a product is practiced in tribal societies their salient norms in a variety works with the desired visual ef- the present society and social life caused much resentment in said that a section of villag- of that struggle. The move- across many states. Herange of events and social happening fects at the relevant arenas. Vivid at different stratas therein. Exhibi- the tribal community. ers, reposing complete faith ment which started from the said: "There was fear and an- around. These demonstrate her subjects presented in her works tion is being visited and appreci- Pathalgadi hit the head- in the Gram Sabha, may be Khunti region of Jharkhand, ger in the tribal. command over the medium used often defy traditional barriers and ated by many lovers.

Red Fort lawns to Indian national will be host extended R-Day Right doesn't have intellect, prosecuted here by CBI celebrations New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) aesthetics: Vishal Bhardwaj In a first, an Indian nation- New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) For almost everyone, al will be prosecuted here one of the biggest attractions at the Republic Day Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) wasn't that they were not violence that broke out at ple didn't protest against might think about mak- by the Central Bureau of parade every year are the special themed tableaux Stressing that the dis- protesting before, just that the university a few days them, well the Anna Haz- ing a film on the ongoing Investigation (CBI) for kill- of different states and ministries, however not ev- senting citizens were well they are on the streets now back, said, "It is important are movement is an excel- protest movements some- ing a man in Abu Dhabi in eryone gets a chance to witness the extraordinary within their rights under and showing their anger. that all segments of the so- lent example." time later as right now, 2008. The initiative is be- craftsmanship that goes into these tableaux. the Constitution to come It is sad that the current ciety make their stand on As the conversation being part of the move- ing taken considering the The Tourism Ministry has now devised a way to out and protest, filmmaker regime has brought us to a polarisation clear." veers towards the verbal ment himself, he wouldn't request of the United Arab give everyone a chance to witness the grandeur of Vishal Bhardwaj said it point where anyone criti- Comparing the BJP with spat between actors Nas- be objective. "When you Emirates (UAE) authori- these tableaux even after Republic Day. In one of was unfair on the part of cising it is being branded Congress, the filmmaker eeruddin Shah and Anu- are in close proximity to ties in view of the extradi- its biggest events of the year, the Tourism Ministry the government to brand an anti-national." said the latter had a big- pam Kher, the filmmaker things, it is tough to have tion treaty between both will be showcasing all 22 tableaux at the 'Bharat people against them as Pleased that members of ger heart, though it was says it was sad that instead a perspective." Talking the countries. Parv' organised in the lawns of the Red Fort. The "urban naxals" and "tukde the film community were just concerned with filling of debating, it had become about the kind of "nation- In this regard, the CBI tableaux will kept from January 25 to 31 for visitors tukde gang". engaging with the current its pockets than bother an ugly controversy. "It alistic" films being made on Wednesday registered at the festival to see them, click pictures and take Speaking with IANS on political discourse, Bhard- about criticism. "At least shouldn't have come to in the industry in the past an FIR, under Section 302 selfies. Along with tableaux, the event will also fea- the sidelines of the fourth waj, supporting Deepika they were not robbing our that. They both are very decade, Bhardwaj says he of the Indian Penal Code, ture special band performances by all three armed day of the Jaipur Literature Padukone's souls. As far as those con- senior and highly respect- doesn't have a problem against accused Inderjeet forces and will in a way extend Republic Day cel- Festival, Bhardwaj said, "It presence at JNU post demning the fact that peo- ed actors." Stating that he with those films. Singh, who has already ebrations for visitors. been sentenced to death The fest organised with an aim to boost do- by an Abu Dhabi trial court mestic tourism, will also host over 50 food stalls in 2009 in "absentia". from different cultures from across the country. The UAE court had also Apart from food stalls the fest will also feature 27 Novel Coronavirus reaches imposed a fine of 200 dir- theme pavilions by states and ministries and will hams (approx Rs 3,900 have more than 75 craft pavilions to offer the vis- now) "blood money" on itors an experience of different kinds of crafts in Singh. Singh had killed the country. All the pavilions and stalls have been Indo-Nepal border Rama Lengaw Natesan, placed to support Prime Minister's 'Ek Bharat another Indian, on August Shreshta Bharat' initiative. "Earlier we used to New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Union Health Minister to the state." The govern- Health, scientists of ICMR nai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad 28, 2008. He had to repay provide pavilions alphabetically, but with PM's There will now be an inten- Harsh Vardhan spoke to ment has taken this deci- and NCDC and other ex- and Kochi airports." the victim a sum of 300 initiative we have decided to arrange states in a sive screening of people Uttarakhand Chief Minis- sion after a case of corona- perts attended the meeting The Union Health dirhams. way that the fest looks like a blend of Indian cul- along the Indo-Nepal bor- ter Trivendra Singh Rawat virus unearthed in Nepal. called for the prevention of Ministry has also issued According to a commu- ture," a senior tourism official told IANS. "If you der to deal with the menace on this subject on Satur- The Union Health Minis- the virus. a helpline number 011- nication by the Ministry visit pavilion of Gujarat you will see a state from of Novel Coronavirus. This day. Harsh Vardhan told ter has also written a letter After the meeting, Harsh 23978046 in this regard. of External Affairs (MEA) seven sisters right besides it. The food stalls will decision has been taken af- the Chief Minister: "Ar- to the Chief Ministers of Vardhan said: "The Union The Ministry said that this to the UAE authorities in provide a mixed aroma of different cuisine for ter confirmation of corona- rangements are being other states as well, urging Health Ministry has decid- helpline number will be May 2016, Singh has al- visitors. While culturally you will witness a 'mini virus being found in Nepal. made for screening people them to personally monitor ed to form seven separate available round the clock ready been arrested here India' in our fest," the official added. The festival The Union Health Minis- coming to India through situation in this matter. teams of experts to deal for any kind of informa- by the police. After con- is set to host several cultural performances with try will make arrangements Nepal border adjoining Ut- On Saturday, Harsh with Novel Coronavirus. tion. The Health Minister sideration, it has been the splendour of the Red Fort as a backdrop. for screening on the Nepal tarakhand. Apart from the Vardhan held a high-level These teams will take stock said that so far no person decided that instead of "This is going to an extended Republic day cel- border bordering Uttara- screening, the Health Min- meeting in Delhi regarding of arrangements to deal in India has been found extradition, the CBI will ebration," he added. khand with immediate ef- istry will immediately pro- the coronavirus menace. with the virus at the Delhi, suffering from the Novel investigate him under lo- fect. vide all possible assistance Officials of the Ministry of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chen- Coronavirus. cal laws. Indian Horizon 4 South Monday, January 27, 2020 CPI(M)-led Left Front forms Yeddiyurappa K'taka: Orange vendor wins Padma Shree 620-km long human chain promises farmers' against CAA-NRC in Kerala priority in budget for establishing school in his village Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 26 (UNI) The ruling CPI(M)-led Left Mangaluru, Jan 26 Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala on Sunday formed a 620-km (UNI) Harekal Hajabba long human chain to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) (64) who established Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) on the ocas- School for the children sion of the 71st Republic Day. Approximately 70 lakh people took of his village has been part in the human chain in which Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan selected for the 'Padma and CPI State Secretary Kanam Rajendran joined the agitation in Shri' Award for his selfless Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram. All the LDF constituents, CPI, service in education to NCP, JDS, JDU, and JSS took part in the human chain, stretching the children since last 20 from Kasaragod in the north to Kaliyikkavila in the south, making years. it one of the biggest in the state's history. Hailing from New- CPM Politburo member S Ramachandran Pillai and revenue padupu village in Dak- minister C Chandrasekharan joined the human chain at Kasara- shina Kannada District god. Senior CPM leader and Politburo member MA Baby joined of Karnataka, Hajabba the chain at Kaliyikkavila on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border in the set up school for children south. Several ministers and party leaders joined the chain in their Mysuru, Jan 26 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Min- of his village through his with the help of locals and Hajabba did not want school and helping hun- respective places. The human chain, covering 10 out of the 14 dis- ister B SYeddiyurappa on Sunday assured earning from selling or- the government. Hajabba the future generation of dreds of students of the tricts in the State, was built on the right side of the National High- farmers here of special bonaza and sops, be- anges in this Port City. was awarded the fourth his village to go through village so far, Hajabba ways. Public meetings were held in more than 250 places across sides allocation of more funds to agricultural He initially set up highest civilian award the same hardship. He remains a selfless and the State. A rehearsal was held at 1530 hrs before forming the hu- sector, in the upcoming state budget, slated ‘Hajabba School’ in a of the country in ‘Social now plans to upgrade the humble man who kept his man chain at 1600 hrs. The agitators also took a pledge to protect for March 5. community mosque and Work (Affordable Educa- school to pre-University personal interests beside the Constitution. Speaking at a festival, at Suttur village, the later moved it to Dakshina tion)’ category. Having College for the children in his social goals and didn’t Chief Minister said, "The budget will an- Kannada Zilla Panchayat faced hardships because the village. even have a proper house nounce special schemes and projects for the Higher Primary School of being uneducated, Having set up the to live in. Gallantry medals farmers and allocate more funds to agricul- ture than any other sector." to 5 Karnataka fire Referring to the opposition's allegation of fund shortage in the government treasury, he Two, including TNPSC clerk, arrested servicemen on R-Day said, "All answers in this regard will be given in the budget." for malpractices in Group IV exam Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) On the occasion of 71st Republic Mr Yeddiyurappa also indicated that those Day, five Karnataka state fire and emergency services men were who were elected in the by-elections will be Chennai, jan 26 (UNI) of nine peeople, includ- help to clear the exams for exams on September one, awarded the President's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry in rec- given ministerial berths including Sudhakar, Two more people, includ- ing middlemen were ar- some people in a fraudu- 2018, the answer sheet ognition of their spirited service in saving lives, an official said who was on the dais with the Chief Minister. ing a record clerk working rested in the scam. The lent manner and prom- bundles were shifted to on Sunday. "For the first time, five Karnataka fire and emergen- Commenting on the Davos tour, he said in TNPSC, were arrested CB-CID officials also raid- ised to pay Rs 15 lakh. He TNPSC office in Chennai cy services officials have been awarded for rescuing 54 people that his visit to the Davos was helpful for the in connection Group IV ed Omkanthan's house in also paid an advance of in a parcel vehicle. After from a building collapse at Dharwad on March 19, 2019," the industrial sector and many companies have exam scam by the CB- Chennai and seized two Rs two lakh to Omkan- parking the vehicle in the official told IANS here. Dharwad is about 430 km northwest of come forward to invest in Karnataka. CID police today. mobile phones. Omkan- tha and suggested two road side, Omkanthan Bengaluru in the southern state. The awardees are deputy direc- He has had discussions with 40 such inves- A CB-CID release here than, who joined TNPSC Centres--Keelakarai and took the typist, security tor J.H. Ravishankar, 3 firemen Naveen Pavadi, Ashok Vadder tors in this regard. said those arrested were in 2012, was introduced Rameswaram--in Ram- personnel and the driver and H.G. Dharanesha and fireman driver Siddappa Uppar. Stating that after former Chief Minister Omkanthan (45), working to one Jayakumar in 2018 anathapuram district. to a hotel for dinner on "The fire and emergency services personnel work under dif- S M Krishna, who had paid an abroad visit , as record clerk in TNPSC, through a middleman in On the eve of the ex- the other side of the road. ficult conditions in unknown terrain, often exposed to toxic gas- 16 years prior, no other ministers visited this and A Balasundarraj (45) DPI identified as Palani. ams, Jayakumar went by Omkanthan in the es, chemicals and face difficulty in breathing due to inhalation country. of Theni district who After the TNPSC car to Rameswaram and meanwhile handed over of smoke in fire-fighting operations," said the official. Out of 13 Yeddiyurappa also said that the industrial helped the mastermind Group-IV exams were gave pens containing ink the vehicle key to Jayaku- fire service medals awarded across the country for gallantry on sector needed to grow for creation of more Jayakumar in the con- announced, Jayakumar which would soon vanish, mar who took away the January 26, 2020, Karnataka bagged the highest -- 5. "The 5 fire jobs in Bengaluru and Mysuru. spiracy. With this a total approached him seeking to the examiners. After the answer sheets. fighters exhibited a high level of competence and saved lives of those trapped in the collapsed structure," the official said. In Padma Shri 2020 awardee a related development, 19 Karnataka police officers were also Chittoor DC seeks people's co-operation awarded the President's medals for meritorious service. "Kar- 72-year-old Tulasi Gowda, nataka Governor Vajubhai Vala presented the awards to the winners at the R-Day function at the Sam Manekshaw parade encyclopaedia of the forest ground in the city centre earlier in the day," the official added. in making district plastic-free Shivamogga, Jan 26 (UNI) Recognising her service, the Chittoor, Jan 26 (UNI) He further called upon Talking about the Aaro- were also present during Even as she loves plants and department regularised her Threat to kill actor District Collector of Chit- the people to remember gya Sree, YSR Pension Gift the RD celebrations. herbs more then anything service. After 14 years, she toor Narayan Bharat Gup- the leaders and people, and the housing scheme Later, the Collector in her life, Tulasi Gowda is retired from service. The Prakash Raj, Brinda Karat, ta on Sunday exhorted who sacrificed their lives for the homeless, he said distributed Rs 533 crore hailed as an encyclopedia of pension is her only source of the people to help make to free India from the 16,048 village volunteers worth assets to vari- the forest. She is one among livelihood. Tulasi has knowl- Kumaraswamy the district plastic-free, in clutches of the Britishers. and 4,687 ward volun- ous groups under vari- the recipients of the nation’s edge of the species of each order to save the environ- He also hailed the state teers have been render- ous schemes, including civilian award of Padma Shri, sapling she has planted, the Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) Well-known multi-lingual actor and ment. He was speaking government for imple- ing their services in the wheel-chairs and smart announced on Saturday, on benefits of each plant and the activist Prakash Raj, Communist leader Brinda Karat and for- during the 71st Republic menting schemes for the district, to fulfill the needs phones to 13 differently- the occasion of India's 71st quantum of water required to mer Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy have been Day celebrations at the poor and downtrodden of the common people abled persons through Republic Day. grow them. Her knowledge threatened with death for opposing communal forces of the Police Parade Ground, communities. and all these are work- the Differently Able De- Hailing from Honnalli vil- of plants is no less than any 'Sangh Parivar.' The threat was posted in a letter penned in Kan- here. Mr Bharat explained Mr Gupta talked about ing under 1,035 village partment. On the occa- lage in Ankola taluk of Uttara botanist. nada on Raj's Twitter handle dated yesterday, the actor said in the demerits of using schemes like Raithu Bha- secretariats (Grama Sa- sion, various cultural and Kannada district, Tulasi has She is leaving no stone a post on Sunday. plastic and encouraged roosa, which he said, chivalayalu) and 277 ward other programmes were nurtured more than 40,000 unturned to create aware- It is addressed to Nijagunanada Swamiji, a prominent anti- the people to help make would give loans worth secretariats, which have presented by students trees so far. Even at the age ness among people about communal crusader and an outspoken voice against the RSS the district plastic-free. Rs 320 crore to 4.32 lakh also provided 9,818 jobs from various schools and of 72 years, she is determined the conservation of forests. and its affiliates. The anonymous handwritten letter has warned The AP Model School of farmers. It would also to the youth. Chittoor colleges. The AP Model to plant saplings and nurture The saplings she had plant- that all the persons named therein would be "definitely elimi- Santhipuram won the help set up 325 Raithu MLA A Srinivasulu, Chit- School of Santhipuram them like her children, till ed while working in the nated" starting January 29. first prize, Little Flower Bharosa Centres and six toor Urban Development won the first prize, Little they grow into trees. Tulasi department in Ankola, Yel- The letter warned that the auspicious time (muhurtham) for English Medium High godowns in the district, Authority(ChUDA) Chair- Flower English Medium has been doing this for the lapur and Sirsi taluks have the elimination (samhara) of all these "traitors" (deshdrohis) has School and Yoga Asso- which would help train man Purushotham Red- High School and Yoga past six decades without any become huge trees now. Tu- been fixed starting from January 29 onwards. "Be prepared for ciation of Chittoor jointly the farmers in the use of dy, Superintendent of Po- Association of Chittoor expectations. According to lasi was born in a poverty- your last journey. You are not alone. You have to prepare them won the second prize and latest cultivation tech- lice Senthil Kumar, Joint jointly won the second local residents, she was ac- stricken Halakki tribal fam- (the others in the list) also for their last journey. We will defi- the third prize went to the niques and also supply Collector D Markandeyu- prize and the third prize tively involved in the affores- ily. Her father’s death when nitely eliminate all of you", warned the unidentified person/s. Government High School, seeds and pesticides to lu, DRO Vijayachandar, went to the Government tation programme conduct- she was just two years old The others on the threat list include former Bajrang Dal lead- Chittoor. the 'Anna Daathas'. RDO Renuka and others High School, Chittoor. ed by the forest department. had upset her deeply. er Mahendra Kumar, Nijagunanada Asuri Swami, Nidumamidi Veerabhadra Chennamalla Swami (Asuri), Prakash Raj (actor), Gyanaprakash Asuri Swami, Chetan Kumar (actor). B.T. Lalita Pomp, pageantry mark R-Day fete in Karnataka Naik, Prof. Maheshchandra Guru and Prof. Bhagwan (both My- sore), Dinesh Amin Mattu, Chandrashekar Patil, Dundi Ganesh, Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) In a 20-minute R-Day ad- which hosts the R-Day every Rowdi Agni Sridhar, Brinda Karat and H.D. Kumaraswamy (for- Pomp and pageantry marked dress in Hindi to the gather- year on behalf of the state mer CM). Barring Prakash Raj, the other personalities named in the 71st Republic Day (R-Day) ing, the Governor highlighted government, participated for the hit list have not reacted so far. celebrations across Karnataka the vision and achievements the first time, with a 50-mem- on Sunday amid tight securi- of the southern state over the ber contingent of its civic staff KIA screening mechanism ty. In the state capital, Gover- past five years since he as- in the march-past. nor Vaujubhai R. Vala hoisted sumed office in 2014. The state anti-terrorist for Corona virus the national flag and joined After the military and police squad (Garuda Force) dem- Bengaluru, Jan 26 (UNI) Authorities at the Bengaluru's Kem- the huge gathering in ren- bands played patriotic songs, onstrated its preparedness pegowda International Airport (KIA) have set up a mechanism dering the national anthem the audience was treated to to take on the enemy during to rigorously screen passengers coming to the city from abroad, played by the military band an hour-long cultural pro- a terror incident by perform- especially China and it's neighbouring countries, in an effort to at the Manekshaw Parade gramme. About 2,000 boys ing a bus intervention exer- deal with the threat of Novel Corona Virus and prevent it from Ground at the city centre. and girls from state-run cise to rescue the commuters spreading within the city. ''Based on the guidelines received An Indian Air Force heli- schools and junior colleges trapped in the vehicle. from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Bengaluru copter showered flowers over "The Governor inspected (NCC) and Bharat Scouts and across the city enacted patri- A 20-member team of the International Airport Ltd has set up a help desk at it's interna- the VIP area of the ground, the guard of honour, go- Guides and reviewed their otic and cultural shows. Indian Army Service Corps, tional arrivals,'' an airport spokesperson said. The Bengaluru welcoming the Governor, ing around the ground in an marchpast," a state official Dog squads of the military nicknamed Tornadoes, en- airport will be subjecting passengers arriving from Singapore, Chief Minister B.S. Yediy- open jeep standing, received told IANS. and the state police were star thralled the audience with Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur to thermal screening. ''Benga- urappa, a few cabinet minis- salute from the contingents The state's anthem, penned attractions, drawing special dare-devil stunts on military luru airport has no direct flights connecting the affected cities in ters, dignitaries, invitees and of the three services, and by Kuvempu, Padma Vibhu- applause by the audience. motorcycles. The city police China. However, the airport has taken precautionary measures the public at the sprawling other security forces, includ- san recipient, was also sung The Bruhat Bengaluru deployed 70 closed circuit to manage cases related to the Novel Corona Virus,'' he added. venue under a clear sky. ing the National Cadet Corps in Kannada on the occasion. Mahnagara Palike (BBMP), television cameras. Indian Horizon Monday, January 27, 2020 Nation 5

dents and other invitees. R-Day celebrated in minus ̉̈ M’rashtra celebrates R-Day Addressing the gathering in Marathi, Governor Koshy- ari announced the launch of degrees in Himachal town with patriotic fervour the state government’s am- evan Singh Negi hoisted the Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) bitious Rs 10 per meal ‘Shiv national flag and took the sa- Pomp, pageantry and patriot- Thali’ scheme for the poor in lute from the marching con- ic fervor marked the 71st Re- the state. tingents of the Indo-Tibetan public Day celebrations with He stressed the state gov- Border Police (ITBP), the In- the participation of lakhs of ernment’s commitment to dian Army, the police and the people in Mumbai and across make the farmers debt-free Home Guards. Maharashtra on Sunday. and speed up development in Students of local Gov- The main official state the state. ernment Senior Secondary function was held at the Various units of the Indian School performed a patriotic Shivaji Park where Governor Navy, Indian Coast Guard, programme. Bhagat Singh Koshyari led CISF, State Reserve Police Subedar Ringjing Dorje, the state by unfurling the Force, Mumbai Armed Po- Shimla, Jan 26 (IANS) Fac- The district administration Capt C.N. Bodh, Border Roads national Tricolour and then lice, Mumbai Women Police, ing extreme freezing temper- hoisted the national flag at Organisation engineer Ra- took the salute at a ceremo- Mumbai Fire Brigade, Sea Ca- atures, people in Himachal an altitude of 3,720 metre jinder Singh and state Public nial parade.Present on the islative Council Chairman ministers, officials, diplo- det Corps, Road Safety Patrol, Pradesh’s remote Kaza town with temperature nearing Works Department offi cial occasion were Chief Minis- Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar, mats, members of the armed Bharat Scouts and Guides and in the Spiti Valley celebrated minus 10 degrees Celsius. Tashi Bodh were among those ter Uddhav Thackeray, his Speaker Nana Patole, Mum- corps stationed in Mumbai, others took part in a smart India’s 71st Republic Day. Sub-divisional Magistrate Je- honoured. wife Rashmi Thackeray, Leg- bai Mayor Kishori Pednekar, prominent citizens, stu- and colourful march past. ‘Assam committed to protecting indigenous people’s rights’ Guwahati, Jan 26 (IANS) with dedication to uphold the stress laid on comprehensive by retired judge of Gauhati forever,” he said.The state gov- Constitutional safeguards dignity of the Assamese people implementation of the 1985 High Court Biplab Sharma ernment was in the process of would be accorded to the in- living in the Barak and Brah- Assam Accord’s Clause 6.“The to examine the effectiveness giving land deeds to the land- digenous people of Assam maputra valleys , besides the emphasis given on total imple- of actions taken since 1985 less people, and one lakh such and their political, cultural hills and plains of the state. mentation of Assam Accord’s to implement Clause 6 of people will benefi t from the and linguistic rights would be The state government has Clause 6 proves its aim and the Assam Accord, and sug- scheme soon. protected forever, as the state already formulated a land pol- policy,” the Governor said. gest measures towards that The Governor also referred government is fully commit- icy which will secure the land Clause six of Assam Accord regard. to the surrender of large num- ted in that regard, Governor rights of the indigenous people pledges to provide constitu- “Assam will benefi t from ber of ultras on Thursday. Jagdish Mukhi said here on the of Assam, said Mukhi. It has tional, legislative and admin- their (panel) knowledge and “On January 23, at least 644 occasion of the nation’s 71st also requested the Centre to istrative safeguards to pro- experience. This committee members of eight organisa- Republic Day on Sunday. declare Assamese as the per- tect, preserve and promote will submit its report to the tions, including ULFA and Unfurling the Tricolour dur- manent state language. the cultural, social, linguistic government very soon. After NDFB, surrendered. We ap- ing the main function at Vet- “The state government is identity and heritage of the that, Assamese people will get peal to all organisations to erinary college ground here fully committed to the rights Assamese people.The Union constitutional safeguard and adopt the path of peace. It is in Khanapara, Mukhi said the of the indigenous people of As- Home Ministry has formed their political, cultural and lin- essential to have permanent state government was working sam,” he said, referring to the Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi a high-level committee led guistic rights will be protected peace,” he said. Constitution’s secular foundation Internet, mobile services snapped R-Day is an will stand fi rm: Punjab CM in Kashmir on R-Day opportunity Greeting the people on Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) The to feel proud: the 71st Republic Day, the mobile data services in Jammu Chief Minister said, “secu- and Kashmir were suspended Haryana CM larism was the message of till 6 p.m. on Sunday ahead of our Guru, whose philoso- celebrations of Republic Day Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Hary- phy of ‘Na koyi Hindu, Na on Sunday. The voice calling ana Chief Minister Manohar Lal koyi Musalman, Sab Rab and the SMS has also been sus- Khattar on Sunday said Republic ke bande’ is imbued in our pended till 6 p.m. Day is an opportunity to feel proud consciousness.” While mobile data services of being Indian. On the occasion, Ama- were suspended hours after rinder Singh unfurled the their restoration on Saturday, tricolour, and also took the mobile phone connectivity was on August 5.The main Republic to Lt Governor, Farooq Khan, salute at a colourful parade suspended in the early hours Day function took place at the hoisted the national fl ag. in Mohali near here, fol- on Sunday.Meanwhile, amid winter capital in Jammu where Khan addressed a few hun- lowed by a cultural extrava- tight security, Republic day Lt Governor G.C. Murmu hoist- dred people in the stadium ganza by school children. was celebrated in Jammu and ed the national fl ag. and touched upon the vari- Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) notwithstanding the dis- For the fi rst time this year, Kashmir fi rst time after the ab- In Kashmir, the main func- ous developmental schemes Asserting that the secular cordant voices being raised the Republic Day celebra- rogation of Article 370 and after tion took place at the Sheri launched in the union terri- foundations of India’s Con- in the current scenario. tions in the state witnessed the bifurcation of the erstwhile Kashmir Cricket stadium in tory.Cultural items were later stitution would continue Pointing out the resolution an inspiring display by the state into two union territories Srinagar where the advisor presented by the students. to stand fi rm, Punjab Chief passed by the state Assem- Special Operations Group Minister Amarinder Singh bly (on CAA) was there for (SOG), constituted by the on Sunday vowed to protect all to see, the Chief Minis- Chief Minister as an elite, MP Cong workers clash as CM one and all, irrespective of ter made it clear that the specially trained force to caste, creed or religion.The state would not allow the combat terrorism, infi ltra- Chief Minister said the na- country’s secular fabric to tion, hijacking and other arrives at party offi ce tion’s unity was inviolable, be destroyed at any cost. sensitive threat situations. Indore, Jan 26 (IANS) A vio- major function after forma- In his message, he said, “Re- lent clash among Congress tion of the Congress govern- public Day is an opportunity for workers marked the Republic ment in the state. Kamal Nath all of us to renew our faith in the Tripura transportation through Day programme at the state said the party would fight ideals of freedom, equality, and party office in Indore on Sun- the forces trying to destroy brotherhood”. day.Minutes before Madhya the culture and the spirit of Apart from this, he said, “Re- Bangladeshi ports: Guv Pradesh Chief Minister Ka- the nation’s Constitution as public Day is also an opportunity Agartala, Jan 26 (IANS) for highway, I for Internet mal Nath, who is also the PCC to be driven away from the it has done for the past 70 for all of us to feel proud of being Tripura Governor Ramesh way, R for roadways and chief, arrived at the party’s venue. Ironically, the chief years.“Congress has a his- Indian”. Bais on Sunday said that A for Airways) concept to Gandhi Bhawan office for flag minister in his speech said tory of sacrifice. We are ready He said the people should take the tough and challenging turn Tripura into a model hoisting, some workers were bonding the hearts of people to sacrifice for the country a pledge on the occasion to be transportation in hilly Tri- state in the country. To seen slapping each other. The was the striking feature com- even today. The nation and committed to keeping country’s pura and other northeast- provide organic vegetables police deployed for the Chief mon to India’s and Congress’ the party will firmly face the democratic values intact and ern states would be eased and fruits to the people, the Minister’s security had to culture.Gandhi Bhawan had challenges posed by divisive contribute in the overall devel- with the use of Bangladeshi state government has been separate them.One group had on Sunday hosted the first forces,” said Kamal Nath. opment of the nation. ports and new waterway supporting 9,000 farmers to connectivity between Tri- cultivate organic vegetables gan shouting slogans like, “save pura and the neighbouring and fruits in 6,000 hectares Police detains men from anti-CAA us from this government.” country. of land in Tripura,” the gov- The crackdown, according to The Governor was speak- established, the tough and ernor added. protest site in Lucknow offi cial sources, is being done in ing after unfurling the na- challenging transportation He also said that by fur- view of the Republic Day cele- tional fl ag at the ceremo- in mountainous Tripura ther expanding the natural Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) The brations on Sunday and also the nial function on the 71st and other northeastern rubber cultivation and pro- Uttar Pradesh Police have start- upcoming Defence Expo that Republic at the Assam Rifl es states would be much easi- cessing the rubber produce, ed detaining men who were begins next week. ground here. er,” he added. Tripura has been earning present at the Clock Tower Deputy Commissioner of Po- He said that the Ban- Bais said that the Indian huge revenue and also pro- protest site here since Saturday lice (DCP) Vikas Chandra Tripa- gladesh government has government has undertak- viding employment. night.A heavy posse of police- thi said: “One woman and seven already indicated to allow en a new Agartala-Akhaura The Governor said that men, armed with batons and men have been taken into cus- India’s northeastern states railway project to link Agar- the National Council of rifl es, surrounded the tower on tody.” to ferry goods through the tala railway station with Educational Research and Saturday evening and started He said that they were arrest- region and other parts of the Bangladeshi railway Training (NCERT) curricu- picking up men later in the eve- ed because they were creating the country by using the network to ferry goods to lum was started keeping in ning on the pretext that they obstacles for the police. “They Chittagong international the region from the other mind the opportunities for were fomenting trouble.“They took out a procession without port and Mongla port. parts of the country via fi nding talent and giving the have started randomly picking up vehicles and towing them to shoved into the police van were permission on Friday and we “If the proposed water- Bangladesh.“The state gov- students practical educa- up men and boys who were here the police station,” said Smriti also slapped and abused.Later, have fi led an FIR against 10 way connectivity between ernment has been follow- tion and equal opportunity to provide logistic support to the Gupta from the protest site.She as the men were being detained named and 100 unnamed per- Tripura and Bangladesh is ing the model of HIRA (H for education. protesters. They are also picking alleged that the men who were by the police, the protesters be- sons for it,” he said. Indian Horizon 6 Edit Monday, January 27, 2020 Reflection on partition as government opens wounds on citizenship BY SAEED NAQVi Indian Horizon tion plan, an idea was mooted to keep effort to keep India united. It was for dedicated Hindu Rashtra Bhakts ince the word “Partition” has the British Army united. endorsed by the Congress on July 7, -- all under the canopy of global Is- figured in the discourse on CAA, As a temporary measure, it seemed 1946. But two surprising events made lamophobia. SNCR, NPR the mind turns to- a sensible idea. But to the Maulana’s Partition inevitable. One was Assam’s If Pakistan was so much against wards Maulana Azad, who was fierce- surprise, most adamantly opposed to firm rejection of being grouped with the interests of Muslims themselves ly opposed to the country’s division. a United Army “even for a day” was Bengal. It feared then as it does now, as the Maulana never tired of saying, By a coincidence, next month, Febru- the arch pacifist Rajendra Prasad. His of being inundated with migration. why should such a large section of ary 22, happens to be the 61st death opposition was conditioned by a fear Second was the new Congress Presi- Indian Muslims be swept away by its anniversary of Maulana Azad. Exactly that a United Army would remain an dent, Jawaharlal Nehru’s fateful press lure? The Maulana’s response to this Monday, January 27, 2020 30 years after that date, those 30 pre- “unfinished” business of Partition. conference in Mumbai on July 10. query was unique: cious pages of “India Wins Freedom” And who knows how long this “un- Nehru declared that all that had been “The answer is to be found in the at- were taken out of the National Ar- finished business” would linger. What agreed with the Cabinet Mission and titude of certain communal extremists Indians must uphold the chives which the Maulana had kept if a United Army becomes a pressure Jinnah, would have to be ratified by among the Hindus. When the Muslim away so that all his contemporaries point for reversing Partition? The ea- a constituent assembly. This stipula- League began to speak of Pakistan, spirit of Constitution were not around to face embarrass- gerness to hold onto Partition is man- tion was not in the agreement. Little they (Hindus) began to read into the ment from the exposures, if any, con- ifest in the behaviour of a long list of wonder Jinnah picked up the marbles scheme a sinister pan Islamic con- This is the day in 1950 when the Indian Con- tained in those pages. leaders. The Maulana describes in de- and walked out of the game. Partition spiracy. They opposed the idea out of And there were embarrassments tail how Sardar Patel had convinced became inevitable. the fear that it foreshadowed a combi- stitution came into effect, replacing the British- galore. The Intelligentsia and the rul- even Mahatma Gandhi that Partition The Maulana’s opposition to Parti- nation of Indian Muslims with trans- era Government of India Act as the governing ing class was disinclined to give much was the best course under the circum- tion was absolute. He was eloquent Indian Muslim states. This fierce op- credence to what the Maulana wrote. stances. about the cultural commerce of over position acted as an incentive to the document for the newly-independent country. The absence of debate after the pub- Just as it is today, Assam was the key 1,100 years which he always de- adherents of the League.With simple lication of the “complete” edition of state in focus in 1946-47. The crucial scribed as his heritage. “We handed though untenable logic, they argued The grandeur of Republic Day celebrations “India Wins Freedom” in 1988 was role it is playing today in the CAA, over our wealth to her (Bharat) and that if Hindus were so opposed to Pak- deafening. Nor were threads picked NRC discourse is not surprising. Fired she unlocked for us the door of her istan, surely, it must be of benefit to were as fascinating as their diversity. The up subsequently in the interest of his- by sub nationalism and cultural pride, own riches.” He was unambiguous: Muslims. Reason was impossible in an tory. For instance, the Maulana’s as- Chief Minister Gopinath Bordoloi en- “Partition would be unadulterated atmosphere of emotional frenzy thus parade in New Delhi saw states display their sertion that, towards, the end of the listed Mahatma Gandhi’s support in Hindu Raj.” In the light of experience, created.” Is the ogre of three Muslim negotiations with the British, Sardar rejecting the Cabinet Mission pro- was he wrong? Was Partition the Con- majority states a continuation of the unique heritage, from Dussehra festival by Hi- Patel appeared to be more convinced posal yoking Assam with Bengal in gress’s gift to the Hindu right? A Mus- line the Maulana had spotted 75 years of the two-nation theory than Jinnah, what was described as zone C in the lim country next door to be hated in ago?He was convinced that the “chap- machal Pradesh and Bathukamma from Telan- deserves to be noted. Rebut it, if need Mission’s plan. The country was to be perpetuity. An unresolved problem of ter of communal differences was a gana to the ‘Back to Village’ tableau of Jammu be. To avoid the brutalities which fol- stabilized under groups: A, B and C. Muslim majority Kashmir. A 200 mil- transient phase of Indian Life. lowed the announcement of the Parti- The Cabinet Mission’s was the last lion Muslim population -- a lethal mix ians and Kashmir and traditional Garba dancers ures’, whenever these become a mat- even taking crucial decisions about a from Gujarat. Women were at the forefront ter of public discourse, never invite ‘course correction’ or ‘diversification’ Partnership for success criticism of its internal management becomes easy. too, with Captain Tania Shergill leading an BY D.C. PATHAK as such. The concept of partnership is the etly in play in our Intelligence organ- In the business world, ‘partner- universal recipe for progress not only otherwise all-male military contingent at the n the Age of Knowledge that we live isation at the national level. The latter ship’ is rightly being mentioned as for a business enterprise but also in in many old concepts of manage- has always functioned on the basic the mantra of success -- it embraces other spheres of national life such as parade. In Kerala, the tricolour was unfurled Iment of an enterprise including premise that even a junior operator in the entire circle of stakeholders, ven- education, health and development. those revolving around leadership, the field considered himself or herself dors and employees and, in what is a Partnership of parents and teach- at more than 10,000 mosques and religious employer-employee relationship and as the extended arm of the chief and new age realisation, seeks to bring in ers, of the students and the admin- institutions across the South Indian state. And the role of hierarchy in the organisa- carried out the task ahead with a con- channel partners and customers in istrators running distance education tion, have received a severe knock. fidence about success -- and not with the loop as well. Decades ago, Toyota programmes and that of educational Google weighed in with a digital salute to the Among the key determinants of the any fear of failure. Three things work- became the world leaders of the auto- institutions and the policy mak- new norm are the recognition that a ing here for the individual are -- that mobile industry by making the worker ers, are all required for improving Indian republic, dedicating a doodle illustrat- leader must rely on knowledge-based it was a team work in which all had at the assembly line feel like a ‘part- the systems. On the health front, the decision making and not personal stakes, that there will be no ‘issue’ of ner’ in business and send up his feed emerging importance of preventive ing the country’s rich cultural heritage. Indian ‘charisma’ for moving ahead, ac- credit sharing and that the line of con- back on any ‘deficiency’ of the pro- healthcare makes it necessary for the ceptance of the importance of lateral sultation for guidance was open right cess that seemed to call for remedial medical fraternity to encourage and diaspora also celebrated around the world, rather than ‘vertical’ interactions for to the top all the time. attention. help the state in sponsoring schemes improving the output and a realisa- Organisations today are struggling A vendor should not be treated as that would benefit the average citizen. including in colourful ceremonies in the UAE. tion that in the competitive environ to establish the ethos of ‘partner- a mere supplier of products and ser- A democratic dispensation works for ‘time’ had to be regarded as a pre- ship’ in their systems. Status-bound vices but should be made to feel suf- the development as well as an equal Governments at federal and state levels must cious ‘resource’ -- apart from man- bureaucracy that would resist a ficiently involved in understanding protection of law for all and there uphold the secular and democratic tenets of power and funds. In these times, an switch over to the modern require- the business of the corporate body should be a non-political response enterprise will succeed if its leader ment of ‘flat’ organisations, skewed and should, in fact, be encouraged from all sections of the society as well the constitution,but that’s a responsibility that knew how to bring the best out of all boss-subordinate relationships and a to develop the mindset of a partner as the people in public life on these members of the organisation and cre- general reluctance to create internal who was prepared for a long range two important functions of the state. must also be shared by its people and inde- ate an ethos that makes everybody -- transparency in the enterprise -- sub- relationship. Interaction with stake- There should certainly be no politics high or low in the hierarchy -- feel that ject, of course, to the call of security holders should be frequent enough on matters of national security since pendent institutions such as the judiciary. The they were contributing to its progress. -- continue to obstruct the move to- and purposeful in terms of pooling everybody -- people as well as those In a word, success today is built on wards an organisational setting that together their readings of the busi- running the government -- were part- diversity of celebrations drive home the splen- partnership. built the environ of ‘partnership’. An ness situation -- particularly in re- ners in safeguarding the nation. The It is fascinating to find that what is Intelligence organisation is free of gard to any future advantage or risk. Constitution of India mandates this. dour of India’s democratic fabric and its plu- being presented as the framework of these impediments and that is why Partnership creates a convergence on Leadership today is incumbent on ‘best practices’ in the contemporary its achievements become the success business aims and performance eval- certain requisites -- decisiveness. rality, as framed by its constitution and that’s literature on management was qui- of the entity as a whole while its ‘fail- uation. In an environ of partnership, Ians one of the fundamental strengths that has enabled India to flourish as the world’s larg- Budget to provide impetus for economy, markets est democracy and an economic powerhouse. BY ARUN KEJRIWAL the corner, its interest outgo would As mentioned in its preamble, the founding arkets fell for the first three reduce and it would be possible for days of the week and then the company to earn decent margins fathers of India adopted a liberal and secu- Mrecovered ground. The re- on all its business verticals. covery, though, was not enough to For the record, the closing price of lar constitution which enshrines fundamental end markets in positive territory, but ITI on Friday was Rs 91.05, a loss of the salient feature was that the mid- Rs 12.10 or 11.73 per cent. Consider- rights, guarantees basic institutions to people cap and smallcap indices had a very ing the size of the issue and the pres- and creates institutional checks and balances. strong showing and closed the week ent floating stock, it would be fair to with gains. assume that the market price would The underlying spirit of India as a constitu- The BSESENSEX lost 332.18 points fall further and adjust closer to the or 0.79 per cent to close at 41,613.19 issue price band. It would still be tional democracy is one of engaging citizens points. NIFTY lost 104.10 points or higher than the top end of the price 0.84 per cent to close at 12,248.25 band offering listing gains to suc- to create a community of equals that leads to points. The broader indices saw the cessful applicants. BSE100, BSE200 and BSE500 lose The week ahead sees January fu- social and economic uplift. It’s hardly a won- 0.59 per cent, 0.84 per cent and 0.31 tures expire on Thursday, January per cent, respectively. The BSEMI- 30. The current level of the NIFTY der that the idea of the Indian Republic in 1950 DCAP gained 0.72 per cent while at 12,248.25 points is higher by the BSESMALLCAP was up 0.93 per 121.70 points, or 1.00 per cent, over was dubbed the biggest liberal experiment in cent. The breadth in the market is the previous expiry. With the bud- democratic governance and has often come certainly improving and this will get around the corner and no ma- hold the market in good stead going jor build up in positions so far, one under withering assault from a variety of con- forward. should expect the bulls to take the The Indian rupee lost 24 paisa or series. The union budget would be stituents and undergone several changes.Re- 0.34 per cent, to close at Rs 71.32 to fer as the same was done before the 2019. The performance for the cur- announced on Saturday, February 1, the US dollar. Dow Jones was down Supreme Court gave instructions to rent year has changed significantly and markets would trade normally. public Day is therefore not only an occasion to 358.37 points or 1.22 per cent, clos- freeze the shares. This would be pos- and the future looks better consid- This is after a very long time that ing at 28,989.73 points. itive, as the matter has been hanging ering the order book and marked with the budget a mere five trading celebrate but also reflect on the great respon- Results are a mixed bag from the fire now for over 13 months. improvement in performance. sessions away, there is no expecta- heavyweight stocks. HDFC Bank saw The week ahead sees ITI Ltd (In- The order book is about Rs 11,000 tion or build-up, or a pre-budget sibility that comes with such a milestone,the its loan book under pressure with dian Telephone Industries) a public crore and does not include the rally that has happened. This means provisions increasing, while ICICI sector undertaking (PSU) coming �ASCON Phase IV’ defence or- that if the budget has positives for responsibility to preserve, protect and defend Bank produced its best ever results out with its follow-on offer for 18.18 der, which the company would be the market, there can be an upside, the values enshrined in the Indian Constitu- with a strong uptick in core opera- crore shares in a price band of Rs getting shortly. This order includes while if there are no positives, things tions. The performance improved 72-77. This was India’s first PSU set roughly 70 per cent of executing the would remain as they are. tion.Governments at federal and state levels further with the resolution of Es- up way back in 1948. After being a creation of an optical fibre network With the economy under severe sar Steel, and it saw a sharp drop in great performer for about 45 years it and the remaining as AMC (annual stress, it would be expected that must uphold the secular and democratic te- provisions and also an increase in fell on bad times and had become a maintenance contract) over a period there would be measures to kick recoveries. The bank reported a con- sick company. The government re- of eight years. start announced in the budget. Fur- nets of the constitution,but that’s a responsi- solidated net profit of Rs 4,670 crore vived the company and it is now not Margins for the company have im- ther as the stock market is a barom- in the third quarter versus 1.874 only back in the black but has also proved significantly and there has eter for the state of the economy, bility that must also be shared by its people crore in the corresponding quarter reported a positive net worth. The been cost cutting and efficiencies something to brighten the spirits last year. new management is aggressive in all round. To derive benefit from the would certainly happen. and independent institutions such as the SEBI has filed a special leave pe- their strategy and is now competing huge land bank the company has, it Trade with a positive bias as the tition (SLP) in the Supreme Court with its private sector peers. is looking at creating manufactur- budget is likely to help revive market judiciary.A balance of rights and duties prac- asking that IHH, the company that The issue price earnings multiple ing hubs which would be leased out sentiments and the economy. tised by all partners in this journey will ensure had acquired Fortis Healthcare, be is a steep 74.23-79.38 times based under the Make in India initiative. allowed to complete the open of- on the financial year ended March With the company having turned Ians that the Indian Republic remains robust, resil- ient and true to the ideals of its constitution. Readers Response and contribution Welcome Indian Horizon 7 op-ed Monday, January 27, 2020

involvement in their country as Lebanese and Iraqi protests confront Iran’s ambitions their greatest concern. Seven in 10 Iraqis also stated By James J. Zogby positive numbers slid downward to promote itself as the leader of stayed positive, in part because the cent (down from 2006’s almost 90 that they were concerned with hile popular protests in (to well under 40 per cent) every- the “resistance to the West.” They still fresh wounds inflicted on both per cent). In Lebanon and Iraq, Iran’s involvement in their coun- Iraq and Lebanon have where except in Iraq and Lebanon. mocked other Arab countries for countries by the US (in Iraq) and Iran’s favourable rating was still 60 try. Most significant was the fact Wbeen clearly directed at In both countries, Iran’s favour- not standing up to the US and Is- Israel (in Lebanon) posed a greater per cent. A somewhat concerning that almost one-half of Iraqi Shi- corruption and worsening eco- able ratings remained quite high rael. This bump in Arab world’s threat than Iran’s meddling. finding in these polls was the clear ites and over a third of Lebanese nomic conditions, there is another (in the 60 per cent range). support for Iran began to erode In the years that followed, the sectarian split in attitudes toward Shiites were among those who factor that should not be ignored Since then, the descending tra- later in 2008 when their Lebanese drop in Iran’s ratings continued Iran in countries with populations agreed that their greatest concern — widespread frustration with jectory in overall Arab attitudes to- ally, Hezbollah, turned its weap- across the Arab world as Iran’s fin- of both Sunni and Shiite sects size- with Iran was its involvement in the role played by Iran and its al- ward Iran has continued, but with ons on domestic Lebanese oppo- gerprints were increasingly seen in able enough to measure. This, their countries. lied militias in both countries. This an added development. In our nents. Far from being the leader events in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and of course, would account for the So, it was not surprising that Lebanese and Iraqi concern with 2019 survey of Arab public opin- of the resistance, Iran appeared to Yemen. And when Iranian lead- much higher ratings Iran received when mass demonstrations broke Iran’s use of sectarian groups to ion, we find that Lebanese and be more interested into promoting ers actively boasted about their in Lebanon and Iraq, but a similar out in Iraq and Lebanon, that Iran pursue its regional ambitions is a Iraqis now also have concerns with sectarian strife to serve their own having a foothold in several Arab split was noticeable in some Gulf would be one of the targets of the new development. Iran. Let’s look at what’s behind interests. capitals, the Arab public began countries, as well. protesters’ wrath. This doesn’t In my 2013 book, Looking at these numbers. Back in 2006 and The “nail in the coffin” for Iran’s to see Iran more as a self-serving A sea change in attitude towards diminish the protesters’ concern Iran, I noted the rise and fall of early 2008, Iran was riding high in favourable ratings in the Arab meddlesome troublemaker than a Tehran When we conducted our with the dire economic situation, Iran in Arab public opinion. What the Arab world. World came a few years later, leader of the resistance. polling in 2019 we noticed a dra- since our polling in both countries our polling at Zogby Research Ser- The bloody US invasion and oc- when Iran forcefully sided with By 2018, still with the exception matic change in attitudes toward makes clear respondents’ deep vices (ZRS) had found was that cupation of Iraq and Israel’s as- Bashar Al Assad in Syria’s bloody of Iraq and Lebanon, the high- Iran in Lebanon and Iraq. We asked dissatisfaction with their current while in 2006 Iran had extremely sault on Lebanon not only created civil war and recruited sectarian est favourable rating in any of the respondents to identify and rank situation and even less optimism high favourable ratings in every widespread outrage across the militias from across the region to other Arab countries polled was which areas of Iranian policy were that it will change in the future. Arab country in which we surveyed Arab world, also they played into fight in support of the Al Assad 20 per cent in Jordan (down from of the greatest concern to them. Of Nor does this new frustration with (ranging from 65 per cent to 85 per Iran’s hands creating an oppor- regime. Even with this, Lebanese 70 per cent in 2006) and the low- the nine areas mentioned, almost Iran, mean that Lebanese. anisms. cent), over the next six years, those tunity for the “Islamic Republic” and Iraqi attitudes toward Iran est was Egypt at less than 5 per six in 10 Lebanese identified Iran’s gulf news Why Wuhan is at the centre of The Republic of India and elusive promises of equality, liberty, and justice the viral outbreak By C.P. Surendran he Republic Day in In- dia falls on January 26. TThe day is a celebration of January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India replaced the British-sponsored Govern- ment of India Act. As India en- ters its 71st year as a Republic (Socialist Secular Democratic Republic, as officially phrased), no other single document has Republic is it? The majority’s? in their partiality to foreign been more debated. It turns out The minorities’? Everybody’s? breeds. It is therefore hard for the promises of equality, liberty, In which case it is nobody’s. an observer inured to the col- and justice that the Constitu- It is possible to argue that In- lective neurosis of Indian to- tion seemingly dangles before dia as dreamed up by the Con- kenism to believe the current its people have been elusive. stituent Assembly of 1950, led crop of protesters are the New Even delusive. by the likes of Pandit Nehru and India, the antithesis of Naren- In the last several weeks, Dr. Ambedkar, was misleading dra Modi and Amit Shah. the Citizenship Amendment in the first place. India, despite India was never a genuine Act, the National Population its potential, remains a grand il- democracy, contrary to pi- Register, the much-rumoured lusion. A rope trick. Which oth- ous liberal assertions. But it detention centers (the govern- er country nearly lands a rocket had flashes, as represented by ment has not acknowledged on the moon, and then dries Gandhi and Nehru. And these their existence), and the general up its rivers with plastic waste? flashes are now the stuff of nos- impression that the Narendra Which other country preaches talgia. So, while the BJP looks Modi government is exclusion- asceticism with passion down back at the ancient Gupta pe- ary in the dispensation of Justice the millennia and then with riod for inspiration, the new — a great theme of Plato’s Re- equal conviction cheats com- revolutionary classes (mostly public: Justice is deceptively de- pulsively in material transac- and safely salaried) derive their rived as a shadow of the perfect tions? Indeed, which other inspiration from a more recent, BY Shuli Ren Reality of Forms or a spiritual country than India, adheres to post-independent past. Both commuters. While China suspended complained about poor hygiene at idea — is borne out by the con- the great Gandhian principle of are chimerical. hina’s happiest city isn’t so all railway travel and flights out of the seafood market, but the munici- tinuing waves of civic unrest. No non-violence to win Indepen- At the same time, the rebels happy these days. Wuhan, Wuhan on Thursday, much of the pality didn’t respond. While Beijing matter how urban-delimited dence, and then the very next seem adept at forgetting the C which branded itself as a Chi- travelling may have already been and Shanghai host lots of migrants, these protests have been, Jew day starts Hindu-Muslim riots riots of 1993, which killed hun- nese version of Phoenix, is now the done. The engineering school, for too, both cities spend more on this or gentile, a deep resentment that kill over a million people? dreds, or the ongoing, simulta- epicentre of a SARS-like virus that instance, started its winter break on sector. Populations there have flat- is being articulated. Women The fact possibly is that what neous million other mutinies has sickened hundreds. It’s worth January 9. tened amid restrictions on labour have been a very visible part of the Constitution aimed at was at all levels of society; or the asking why this disease came out Poor hygiene inflows. it. This could be because in the a Plato-esque Form. What In- hard fact that the demolition of an inland technology hub that Wuhan has been carefully foster- A taste for exotic animal meat current circumstances women dia got was the shadows that of the Ayodhya mosque took boasts a young — and presumably ing a reputation as an alternative Granted, money is tight for local afford men protection. It could the fires cast, as in the allegory place on the Congress watch healthier — workforce, rather than to Shenzhen. In its latest five-year governments as the economy slows, be because the general sense of Plato’s Cave. when P.V. Narasimha Rao was the mega-cities of Beijing or Shang- plan, the city set a target of keeping especially after last year’s $300 bil- of entitlement of the gender is The Modi government is dis- the prime minister. The secular hai. one million college graduates by re- lion (Dh1.1 trillion) tax cut. As a adept at finding platforms that playing a cussed but perhaps a and progressive political par- Wuhan is an immigrants’ town. laxing its hukou system, the equiv- result, bureaucrats have to make a the moment throws up to voice much-needed sense of redefi- ties now lamenting the demise It’s home to one of China’s most alent of a green card that entitles tough decision between grants to their anger. nition of the Constitution. The of the Nehruvian vision merely prestigious engineering schools, holders to social services such as chip designers and public health. Advertisement effort, even if misguided, has watched the destruction of Huazhong University of Science public-school education. Roughly The former serves President Xi Jin- The minorities have united, been to own it up. Their Hindu a part of his legacy from the and Technology. Roughly 9 per 21 million travellers passed through ping’s Made in China 2025 drive, or so it seems for now; the lib- majoritarian reinterpretation sidelines, making occasional cent of the population is university the city’s airport in 2016, and a new while the latter minimises black erals and the fundamentalists, — often the efforts at disman- critical noises, when Nehru- students, well above the 3 per cent terminal can host 35 million a year. swan scenarios. too. By fundamentalists in this tling the edifice itself — of the vians were in power. Seventy level for Beijing and Shanghai. As Chinese society has become a lot The temptation, unfortunately, context I mean the orthodox el- Form is required if only it is a odd years down from 1950, it of 2018, more than 11 million lived more mobile since the SARS epi- is that local officials embrace Chi- ements in all affected religions pyrrhic investigation of the is clear that India did not quite there — making it 25 per cent bigger demic of 2003. na’s industrial ambitions. It’s a lot except the Hindu majority. The tokenism that informs India’s deliver on its promise. Its ob- than New York — but only 8.8 mil- The high volume of labour mi- easier to make a plan for the fu- students as well. They began conduct even at behavioural sessions remain the same: lion are permanent residents. gration isn’t to blame, however. A ture than fix the past. After all, the this protest season with the levels down to the least chore, Kashmir, Pakistan, the over- As a result, millions living in Wu- city may well expand in size, but Chinese have had a taste for exotic issue of hike in fees, and then say, the displacement of dirt shadow of China, Hindu-Mus- han have been travelling for the basic public services must keep up, animal meat for centuries; why that stream crossed over and from inside home to the street lim relationship, poverty, the Lunar New Year [which began on too. Take a look at Wuhan’s fiscal should we worry about the hygiene flowed with the broader river of outside, an act of transference chronic inability to be hygienic, Saturday]. During last year’s festi- spending. While money has poured of a wet market now? Until this anger, where every current rep- that does nothing to destroy the utter lack of social security, val season, the city’s main railway into hot areas such as technology mentality is cleansed, however, we resents nearly custom-made the waste. Or, the new secular and an all-pervasive politics of station, which is only one kilometre research, expenditure on public can only expect more outbreaks.. resentment. And each protest middle class aspiring to love tokenism, which subverts even from the seafood market where the health has been stagnant. As re- in order. becomes its philosophical op- animals, for instance, dogs, infrastructure developments. outbreak began, hosted 5.5 million cently as last June, Wuhan residents gulf news posite, a celebration. Whose but who actually are casteist gulf news

occasional incompetence was re- As EU withdrawal looms, Brexit’s new phase dawns markable with public infighting in the Cabinet sending signals that its By Andrew Hammond May and Boris Johnson were often Another reason for Europe’s rela- Brexit plans were in disarray, and oris Johnson asserted Friday on the back-foot vis-a-vis Brussels tive unity over Brexit is that key that it had still not reconciled many that the “Brexit finish line” with many previous UK negotiating leaders, including Emmanuel Ma- key negotiating ‘trade-offs’ by ap- Bhas been crossed with Par- ‘red lines’ shredded. The fortitude cron, regard the UK’s exit as an act parently wanting close, favourable liament passing legislation imple- of Brussels surprised many in the of political vandalism to the conti- ties without the costs. menting the nation’s EU withdraw- UK thanks to common mispercep- nent. The tough approach agreed While London has shown failures al this week. Yet, while this historic tions of the ‘chaos’ of the EU po- by the EU-27 therefore reflects an of imagination with Brexit, this is moment looms large, this is not the litical process. The reasons for the overall belief that the 2016 refer- also true of Brussels too which — endgame of Brexit, but the start of a resolve of the EU-27 reflects at least endum should not become an ex- if even a minimalist deal is to be new phase of negotiations that will three issues. istential threat to the future of the agreed this year — will need greater see an increase, not decrease, in Firstly, once May triggered Article Brussels-based club given risk of political and intellectual flexibil- UK-EU negotiating activity. 50 in 2017 — prematurely so given political contagion spreading to ity. Brussels has struggled to define In what yet could be the most the absence of any UK negotiating other member states where Euros- what Brexit should mean, partly be- challenging peacetime dialogue strategy on Brexit — the initiative cepticism is growing if the UK were cause this forms part of wider, dif- ever undertaken by the parties, was handed over to the EU-27. This perceived to be given an easy ride in ficult questions around where the debates move from the three core is because under Article 50 it was negotiations. EU is headed. Of course, Brussels debates since the 2016 referendum for Brussels alone, not the United In this context, any UK govern- has offered up numerous oppor- — the Irish border, citizen rights, Kingdom, to decide whether “suf- ment would have had a difficult tunities over the last few years to and the UK’s financial ‘divorce set- ficient progress” was made in the hand to play in the Article 50 talks. Britain, but there could have been tlement’ from the EU — to a much first phase divorce talks to justify However, what has made a bad greater willingness to think beyond broader range of stage two topics moving to the next stage, underlin- situation immeasurably worse was ‘off-the-shelf’, standard options for from transport and fisheries to fi- order of complexity, and the trou- One of the most striking features ing the bloc’s position as judge and the political weakness of May and what a close, future partnership nancial services and data transfer. bled debates over the withdrawal of the Article 50 period since 2017 jury. the shambles of the UK’s negoti- could mean. happening. Collectively, this represents a new deal will help set the tone. is that the governments of Theresa Political vandalism ating position. The division and gulf news

The views expressed in these columns are the writers’ own and do not reflect the views of Indian Horizon or its management.-Editor Indian Horizon Monday, January 27, 2020 international 8 Trump's lawyers begin his defence at Senate trial Tehran slams US 'harassment' New York, Jan 26 (IANS) US impeachment proceedings which he asked him as a "fa- of Iranians at its borders President Donald Trump's will be their propaganda vour" to investigate activities Tehran, Jan 26 (IANS) Iran tory practices against people, lawyers launched their de- bonanza for the November of former Vice President Joe has denounced "unconstitu- purely because of their race, na- fence in the Senate trial on election. Hitting at the cred- Biden and his son, Hunter, in tional and inhuman" treatment tionality, or religion, are wholly Saturday questioning the ibility of the Democrats, his country. of travelers of Iranian descent rejected in terms of interna- credibility of the Democratic White House Deputy Coun- Before the trial resumed by US border guards, saying the tional human rights laws and Party prosecutors, the wit- sel Michael Purpura high- Trump tweeted insults American government holds re- practices, and the US govern- nesses and the intelligence lighted the lead Democratic against the Democratic Par- sponsibility for the harassment. ment is responsible for them," community. White House prosecutor Adam Schiff's ty's Congressional leaders The reaction by Foreign Min- Mousavi said. Given that these lawyer Pat Cipollone said the fake version of Trump's as well as the media: aceOur istry spokesman Abbas Mousavi people have been questioned by impeachment was a Demo- call with Ukraine President case against lyin', cheatin', on Saturday came after the Ca- US border guards and security cratic Party attempt to over- Volodymyr Zelentsky that liddle' Adam aceShifty" nadian Broadcasting Corpora- forces about their political views turn the 2016 elections and is at the centre of impeach- Schiff, Cryin' Chuck Schum- tion (CBC) in a report revealed and faiths and their internet ac- bar him from the November House of Representatives mand rejected by the Senate ment. Schiff, the head of the er, Nervous Nancy Pelosi, that US border officers had been counts broken into, this is a case election. Instead, he said, that had impeached him. on the first day of the trial. House Intelligence Commit- their leader, dumb as a rock instructed to target and inter- of inquisition and gross human "Let the people decide that". The defence held only two Democrats will need four tee who led the investiga- AOC, & the entire Radical rogate Iranian-born travellers, rights violation." Trump is only the third hours of abbreviated argu- Republican senators to de- tion of Trump, later claimed Left, Do Nothing Democrat Press TV reported. According to the Council on president in the 243 years ments on Saturday, which fect in order for the demand he was not serious and was Party, starts today at 10:00 The CBC revelation follows American-Islamic Relations of the US to stand trial be- Trump's lawyer Jay Sekulow for witnesses to pass in the spoofing Trump. A.M. on @FoxNews, @OANN reports that up to 200 people (CAIR), US Customs and Border fore the Senate after Andrew said was a "trailer" for their 100-member Senate, which Trump is charged with or Fake News @CNN or Fake of Iranian descent travelling Protection (CBP) confiscated the Johnson in 1868 and Bill fuller case when the trial re- has 53 Republicans. abuse of power and obstruc- News MSDNC!" from Canada were detained and travellers' passports and held Clinton in 1998, endowing sumes on Monday. Trump is unlikely to be tion of Congress in the trial Schiff is the leading prose- questioned for hours at multiple some of them waiting for as long the Senate proceeding with The high drama in the trial convicted and forced out of presided over by Supreme cutor, Schumer is the Demo- Canada-US border crossings as 10 hours, refusing to grant the weight of history. will, however, come when office because a two-thirds Court Chief Justice John cratic leader in the Senator, during the weekend of January them entry to America. Trump's defence came the defence concludes their majority is required for this. Roberts with the senators Pelosi is the speaker of the 4, a day after the killing of Quds The CBP has however, denied after 24 hours of arguments arguments and the Demo- Therefore, the Democrats acting as jurors. House and AOC is Alexan- Force chief Qasem Soleimani detaining Iranians and blocking stretching over three days crats resurrect their demand are hoping the televised The allegations arise from dria Ocasio-Cortes, a leftist in an American drone attack in them from entering the country by the prosecutors from the to call witnesses to trial, a de- spectacle of the trial and the Trump's call to Zelentsky in leader of the party. Iraq. "Such highly discrimina- based on their heritage. China begins developing vaccine as coronavirus toll reaches 56 Afghan politicians meet to discuss peace process Beijing, Jan 26 (IANS) Shanghai (east). Health Kabul, Jan 26 (IANS) said: "We sat together to China has started devel- authorities have carried Prominent Afghan politi- exchange views on the oping a vaccine against out checkups on nearly cal figures gathered in Ka- settlement of the conflict the rapidly-spreading 23,500 people who have bul to discuss the partici- in Afghanistan." deadly novel coronavirus come into close contact pation of all the countrys The meeting came a strain that has claimed 56 with infected persons. political factions in the few days after President lives and infected nearly Out of these, over 21,500 ongoing peace process. Ashraf Ghani, on the 2,000 people in the coun- continue to be moni- The meeting, which sidelines of the World try. Xu Wenbo, a scientist tored for symptoms. was held on Saturday at Economic Forum in Da- at the Chinese Center At least 25 of China's 34 the residence of Moham- vos, accused Karzai and for Disease Control and provincial divisions have mad Mohaqiq, the sec- Abdullah of having no Prevention, said on Sun- been put on the highest- ond deputy of Chief Ex- plan for peace in Afghan- day that scientists had biggest cities in China, reported on Saturday. level health alert. ecutive Abdullah Abullah, istan. This meting came successfully isolated the reported its first death Some 324 patients The southeastern city brought together several amid talks between the first strain of the virus, due to the pandemic were said to be serious, of Shantou has been key politicians, including obstruct the peace pro- ing, Qanooni said that the US and the Taliban have Efe news agency quoted that has triggered panic while 49 have been dis- partially closed down former President Hamid cess for his personal Afghan politicians have entered into a report- the official newspaper across the country with charged from hospitals and interstate bus ser- Karzai, former Vice Presi- agenda and should in- prepared a peace plan edly advanced phase and People's Daily as saying. authorities scrambling to after recovery. Hubei, vices in the cities of Bei- dent Mohammad Younus stead work on creating a that can help end the de- was expected that the The news comes after stop its further outbreak. the province where the jing, Tianjin, Xian, and Qanooni, and the head consensus on the issue. cades-long conflict in the two sides seal a peace Chinese President Xi Jin- The National Health disease was first reported the Shandong province of the High Peace Coun- "It's better to involve country. "The plan, which deal soon. A possible ping, following a meeting Commission said the dis- in its capital Wuhan, re- suspended. Passengers cil (HPC), Mohammad all," said Abdullah, add- is intended to be an out- US-Taliban agreement on Saturday, warned that ease has infected a total ported 52 deaths. One at Beijing's 55 metro Karim Khalili, reports ing that no one should line by the Afghan politi- is expected to pave the the spread of the deadly of 1,975 people so far. In person each has died in stations, including TOLO News. be allowed to exploit the cians, is a plan for the Af- way for intra-Afghan illness was accelerating its latest report, the Com- Hebei (around Beijing), those linked to railway Speaking on the occa- process for their own per- ghan people who seek to peace talks between amid a fast-rising death mission said 15 deaths Heilongjiang (northeast), stations and the inter- sion, Abdullah said that sonal agenda. achieve peace," he added. the Taliban and Ghani's toll. Shanghai, one of the and 688 new cases were Henan (centre-east) and national airport. no one should strive to Addressing the gather- Meanwhile, Karzai government. Kim Jong-un's aunt makes 1st public William gets new role from Queen Israeli PM's main rival London, Jan 26 (IANS) Church", so the Queen appearance in over 6 yrs Prince William, the Duke will attend services as an accepts invitation to WH Pyongyang, Jan 26 of Cambridge, has been ordinary member. (IANS) Kim Kyong-hui, handed a new role by the The Queen appoints a once-powerful aunt of Queen as his younger a figure to the role every North Korean leader Kim brother Harry prepares year, and previous royal Jong-un, has made her to step back from the family members who first public appearance royal family, a media re- have taken it on include in more than six years, port said. Prince William the Princess Royal, the Pyongyang's state media has been made the Lord Duke of Rothesay, the said on Sunday. High Commissioner to and the Queen pledged Duke of York and the In a report, the Korean the General Assembly of to continue it during the Earl of Wessex. Central News Agency the Church of Scotland, first Privy Council meet- The General Assem- (KCNA) said that Kim thaek, joined the couple Service in Seoul told the The Telegraph reported. ing of her reign in 1952. bly, which comprises 850 Jong-un attended a con- in the audience. National Assembly in This makes the Duke Prince William will commissioners, meets cert celebrating Lunar Jang, once consid- August 2017 that she was of Cambridge to become make the opening and each May, generally in Jerusalem, Jan 26 (IANS) and Netanyahu to meet New Year's Day on Sat- ered the 'No. 2' man in staying near Pyongyang the sovereign's per- closing addresses to the Edinburgh. Benny Gantz, the main po- Trump together. urday at the Samjiyon Pyongyang, was execut- and was getting medical sonal representative to Assembly, as well as car- During the period it litical rival of Israeli Prime But according to sourc- Theatre in Pyongyang ed in December 2013 treatment for diabetes. the annual General As- rying out official visits convenes, the Lord High Minister Benjamin Netan- es, Gantz was reluctant to with his wife, Ri Sol-ju, for treason. Kim Kyong- Kim Kyong-hui is a sembly of the Church of across Scotland. Commissioner is given yahu, has accepted an in- be seen at the White House reports Yonhap News hui hadn't been seen in daughter of North Kore- Scotland. The Lord High The Church of Scot- permission to stay at vitation to visit the White alongside Netanyahu. The Agency. The KCNA add- public since, leading to an founder Kim Il-sung Commissioner's role was land is a Presbyterian the Palace of Holyrood- House and announced timing of the publication ed that Kim Kyong-hui, speculation that she, too, and sister of late leader established in the 1707 church and recognises house. He or she tradi- that he will meet US Presi- of the US peace plan, or widow of Kim Jong-un's had been purged. The and Kim Jong-un's fa- Act of Union between only Jesus Christ as tionally receives a Guard dent Donald Trump in the "Deal of the Century" late uncle Jang Song- National Intelligence ther, Kim Jong-il. England and Scotland, "King and Head of the of Honour. Washington to discuss a as dubbed by Trump, is Middle East peace plan. controversial. Addressing the media Israel is slated to hold US ready to assist Pakistan: on Saturday, Gantz said he general elections in March 4 suspected coronavirus cases will meet Trump on Mon- and an interim govern- day, a day before the US ment does not have the Alice Wells surface in Pak President is scheduled to mandate to make far- Islamabad, Jan 26 Islamabad, Jan 26 the Chinese national others frequently travel meet Netanyahu to discuss reaching decisions on (IANS) Alice Wells, the (IANS) Pakistan's Na- travelled from China to there. Over 500 students the same plan, reports Xin- matters such as the coun- top American diplo- tional Institute of Health Dubai and reached Ka- are studying in Wuhan. hua news agency. try's future borders. mat dealing with South (NIH) has clarified that rachi on January 21. After The disease has al- "The plan will be a major The Palestinians have Asia, has acknowledged there were no confirmed landing in Karachi, he ready spread to a dozen cornerstone that defines not been part of the talks Pakistan's efforts for cases of coronavirus in took a flight to Multan. other countries with the way the different sides on the plan. Several Israeli fulfilling the obligations the country, but four Chi- In Lahore, three Chi- Canada confirming its can make their way to- commentators and politi- of the Financial Action nese nationals have been nese nationals were ad- first case on Saturday wards a historic, regional cians see the US' decision Task Force (FATF), say- hospitalised in Multan mitted to the Services after a patient in Ontario agreement," Gantz said. to unveil the plan in the ing Washington stands and Lahore for showing Hospital and shifted to tested positive. The man Initially the US invita- coming days as a welcome ready to assist Islam- symptoms of the disease. the isolation ward. is said to have travelled tion was for both Gantz respite for Netanyahu. abad in implementing On Saturday, NIH chief According to hospital from China recently. them. Major General Aamer sources, the suspected Besides Canada, the "We've been pleased Ikram said a suspected patients were residents cases reported outside Torrential rain claims 30 to see progress by Paki- "It's a question of ful- of its action plan. patient had been admit- of the Chinese city of China were six in Hong stan towards fulfilling filling the requirements In February 2018, the ted to the Nishtar Hos- Wuhan, the epicentre of Kong; five each in Thai- lives in Brazil FATF obligations," The that have been spelled FATF had found seri- pital, Multan and kept in the outbreak, and had re- land and Macao; four in Sky News reported. More Express Tribune quoted out and that are asked of ous deficiencies in Paki- the isolation ward after cently arrived in Lahore. Australia; three each in rain is expected in Minas Wells as saying on Sat- all countries in the inter- stan's anti-money laun- he showed symptoms of "They came to the South Korea, Taiwan, Gerais as well as other urday in Washington national system. So it's dering and combating the disease including flu, hospital complaining of Singapore, Malaysia, Ne- parts of Brazil, including where she briefed the not a political process, financing of terrorism cough and fever, reports chest pain, fever, flu and pal and France; two each Rio de Janeiro and Sao media about her recent but we certainly sup- regimes and gave Islam- The Express Tribune. cough," a senior doctor in Japan, the US and Viet- Paulo. trip to Pakistan, India port and stand ready to abad a 27-point action "His clinical condition at the hospital told The nam. The death toll due Minas Gerais Governor and Sri Lanka. assist Pakistan as it im- plan to exit the grey list. is stable now and its does Express Tribune. to the novel coronavirus Belo Horizonte (Brazil), Romeu Zema will do an Asked about Foreign plements these obliga- Last October, it gave not seem to be a case of "They were shifted to (2019-nCoV) outbreak Jan 26 (IANS) As many as aerial survey of the af- Minister Shah Mehmood tions," she added. another warning to Is- the novel coronavirus," isolation ward and their in China has increased 30 people have died as two fected areas on Sunday to Qureshi's request for US Pakistan hopes to ac- lamabad to show full he added. Samples from blood samples were col- to 56, while the number days of heavy rain caused evaluate the damage. help to remove Pakistan quire US cooperation in compliance by February the suspected patients lected. These samples of infected persons were flooding and landslides in The announcement from the global finan- next month's FATF ple- 2020. have been taken and will be sent for confirma- 1,975, the country's Na- southeast Brazil, a media of the deaths comes the cial watchdog's grey list, nary to get off the grey Now, the FATF ple- sent to China for confir- tion." According to the tional Health Commis- report said. same day as mourners Wells noted that FATF list after a meeting of the nary will take place in mation as there are no Foreign Ministry, there sion said on Sunday. Another 17 people were elsewhere in Minas Gerais was a technical process Asia-Pacific Joint Group Paris next month and laboratories in Pakistan are 28,000 Pakistani stu- Chinese President Xi listed missing and 2,600 observed the first anniver- and an action plan had in Beijing this week was take a decision about equipped to diagnose the dents in China. Around Jinping has warned that evacuated in Minas Gerais sary of a mining dam col- been presented to Islam- informed that Islamabad Pakistan's status on the pathogen. 800 Pakistan traders are the spread of the deadly state, marooned by 48 lapse that killed around abad. had addressed 22 points grey list. According to sources, living in China and 1,500 illness was accelerating. hours of torrential rain, 250 people. Indian Horizon 9 business Monday, January 27, 2020 Padma Bhushan for TVS chief Srinivasan, Anand Mahindra Indians see automation, but New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Vijay Sankeshwar (Karnata- born Watsa founded the Centre on Saturday an- ka), A Nemnath Jain (MP), Toronto-based company in hopeful of keeping jobs nounced that Mahindra Ajai Prakash Agarwal (Del- 1985. automated, and in China 55 per group Chairman Anand hi), Sanjeev Bikhchandani With a net worth of $3.3 cent respondents feel the same. Mahindra and TVS Group (UP), Gafurbhai M. Bilakhia billion, US-based Romesh "Interestingly, 84 per cent of chief Venu Srinivisan (Gujarat), Chewang Motup Wadhwani is the Chair- urban Indians polled are confi- would be awarded Padma Goba (Ladakh) and Bharat man and CEO of Symphony dent of keeping their jobs, using Bhushan for their contribu- Goenka (Karnataka). Technology Group. Accord- the skills they possess. The sur- tion to the field of trade and They would be awarded ing to Forbes, he combined vey also shows across all mar- industry. the fourth highest civilian nine of his companies that kets, Indians are most confident, Mahindra has played a award, Padma Shri. were AI-focused into a new followed by the Netherlands major role in diversifying These awards are con- group called SymphonyAI (83 per cent) and the US (82 per the Mahindra group, mak- ferred by the President of in 2017. After graduating cent)," the report said. ing it global. He took the India at a ceremonial func- from the Indian Institute New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Al- The markets least confident role of Deputy Managing He is also known for his Srinivasan is the Chairman tion which will be held at of Technology, he went to though majority of Indians think of holding onto their jobs in the Director of automobile ma- philanthropic work along of automotive major TVS the Rashtrapati Bhawan Carnegie Mellon and re- their jobs would be automated face of automation, include Ja- jor Mahindra & Mahindra with his active social media Group, which is the parent around March-April. This ceived a Ph.D. in 1972 in in the next 10 years, 84 per cent pan (23 per cent), South Korea Ltd in 1991. Rising through presence. of two-wheeler major TVS year the President has ap- electrical engineering. hope to retain their jobs, sup- (33 per cent) and Russia (50 per the ranks, he became the The company recently Motor Company. He was proved conferment of 141 The serial entrepreneur ported by their skills, according cent). Chairman of the group in announced that Anand Ma- conferred Padma Shri by Padma Awards. later founded Aspect De- to a report by World Economic Commenting on the survey, 2012. He has played a ma- hindra will step down as the the President in 2010 for his Known as the Canadian velopment, which i2 Tech- Forum (WEF) and Ipsos. Parijat Chakraborty of Ipsos In- jor role in the growth of the Executive Chairman of the contributions in the field of Warren Buffett, Indo Ca- nologies acquired for $9.3 India tops the list in terms of dia said, "Indian job market is the automotive segment of board but will continue as trade and industry. nadian billionaire Prem billion in stock in 1999. He expectation of jobs automation, hierarchy driven, promotions Mahindra and under his Non-Executive Chairman The other Padma award- Watsa, who will receive the sits on the boards of Ken- as around 71 per cent respon- are skills and performance-led. leadership, the company with effect from April 1, ees announced on Saturday Padma Shri, is the founder nedy Center and the Cen- dents expect their jobs to be Indians realise while automa- has also made several part- 2020. were Canada-based Prem and Chairman of financial ter for Strategic and Inter- automated. Saudi Arabia comes tion is likely they know it will nerships with global brands The other awardee of Watsa, Australia-based Ro- services firm Fairfax Finan- national Studies, according second with 56 per cent respon- act as an enabler to improve ef- in the automobile segment. the Padma Bhushan, Venu mesh Wadhwani Tekchand, cial Holdings. Hyderabad- to Forbes. dents expecting jobs getting ficiencies in deliverability. Sensex, Nifty open on flat note; Yes Bank, Budget, Coronavirus to be key monitorables next week Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) the quarterly numbers of Coal India major gainers The upcoming six-day heavyweights like HDFC, Indian equity indices of Asia-Pacific shares trading week will keep Maruti Suzuki, the Bajaj opened on a flat note on outside Japan rose a mar- investors on their toes twins, Bharti Airtel, SBI, Friday (January 24), with ginal 0.1%, while Japan`s due to the mega event ITC, Power Grid, HUL and the 30-share BSE Sensex Nikkei stood flat and of presentation of the Tech Mahindra. Vinod down 65.19 points or Australian stocks added Union Budget on Satur- Niar of Geojit Financial 0.16% at 41321.21, while 0.4%. Trade in Asia is al- day. Much of the trading Service said that the mar- the broader Nifty also ready slowing down for will also depend on the ket direction will depend down 16.70 points or the Lunar New Year holi- impact of the coronavirus on the actual budget an- 0.14% at 12163.70. Major day, with financial mar- outbreak, which has killed nouncements and the gainers on the indices in- kets in China, Taiwan, 56 people in China and Anindya Banerjee of the weakest currencies in third quarters results, and clude Yes Bank, Coal In- and South Korea closed dimmed the mood of in- Kotak Securities said: Asia, Banerjee added. that the broad market is dia, Zee Entertainment, energy stocks despite a in early Asian trade on on Friday. vestors globally. "Fear of fiscal slippage While the Economic still very solid in expecta- ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, massive sell-off in global Friday after the world`s Key indices on Wall Investors will take their in the Union Budget has survey report on Friday tion of re-rating of valua- while Power Grid, Adani equities. The 30-share health body called it a Street bounced from lows cues most from the fiscal caused an outflow nearly will provide further evi- tions. Gas, Biocon, and PNB BSE Sensex settled 271.02 little too early to declare after the World Health deficit target that the gov- 1.6 billion from the debt dence on the extent of "The Q3 result had solid Housing are major losers. points, or 0.66 per cent, a coronavirus outbreak Organisation (WHO) said ernment sets for the next market over the past 3 economic slowdown in expectations but actual Notably, Indian rupee higher at 41,386.40, while a global emergency. But the latest coronavirus did financial year. Amid tax weeks." At the same time, India, expected measures results are marginally be- today opened lower at the broader NSE Nifty worries over the rapid not yet constitute a global collections falling below relentless intervention to kickstart the economy low expectation for sec- 71.33 per dollar versus gained 73.45 points, or spread of the deadly virus public health emergency. target, analysts say that from the central bank has in the Union Budget will tors like IT and banks, Thursday's close of 71.26. 0.61 per cent, to end at kept investors on guard The Nasdaq Compos- the markets have already not allowed the rupee to provide direction to the leading to cautiousness in On Thursday, market 12,180.35, ending its as millions of Chinese ite rose 0.2% to a record priced in the fiscal deficit appreciate as much as its equity markets, experts the market. We feel that benchmark index Sensex four-day losing streak. travel during the Lunar closing high, while the to breach the target for peers in Asia. These are say. Besides, investors this cautious trend will be rose by 271 points follow- Meanwhile, stocks made New Year holiday period. S&P 500 added 0.1% and the current year set at 3.3 the major reasons why the will keep an eye during maintained in the near- ing gains in banking and a barely positive start MSCI`s broadest index the Dow Jones Industrial. per cent of the GDP. rupee has become one of the upcoming week on term," Nair said. OIL may hold 74% in BPCL's NRL, Assam 26% OIL may TVS rolls out electric scooter in hold 74% in BPCL's NRL, Assam 26% Bengaluru market Bengaluru, Jan 26 New Delhi, Jan 26 towary recently stated Privatisation of BPCL prove the takeover," said (mtpa) from 3 mtpa. (IANS) Foraying into (IANS) State-owned oil the state government's has become a political is- an official source privy to Sources said though electric mobility, two- and gas explorer Oil In- willingness to pay up to sue in the Northeast with the development. consolidation among oil wheeler major TVS Mo- dia (OIL) and the Assam Rs 2,000 crore to pick voices being raised not Though estimates sector PSUs has been put tor Company on Satur- government may acquire 13.6 per cent of BPCL to disturb the refinery's for the NRL acquisition on hold and an integrat- day rolled out its electric Bharat Petroleum Cor- stake in the refinery. PSU character. NRL was would be finalised post- ed OIL-NRL operations scooter for this tech city poration's entire 61 per Going by this, BP- set up as per the 1985 demerger of the refinery could later be considered as part of its contribution cent stake in the Numa- CL's stake in OIL may Assam accord. The All from BPCL as per the for merger with Indian to cleaner environment. ligarh Refinery (NRL), re- be worth over Rs 8,000 Assam Students Union cabinet decision, it's ex- Oil Corporation (IOC) to "Our focus on 'green taining the public sector crore, including control (AASU), one of the signa- pected that OIL may have create a large integrated and connected' youth character of the Assam- premium. With the Cen- tories to accord, has also to invest around Rs 6,000 oil and gas company of India is embodied in based entity. tre owning over 50 per protested. crore to pick up the BPCL on the lines of Oil and the first of the TVS Elec- nataka Chief Minister The electric scooter According to official cent in BPCL, the stake "OIL best fits the bill to stake. Another Rs 2,000 Natural Gas Corporation tric portfolio. TVS iQube B.S. Yeddiyurappa and runs on 4.4 kW electric sources, while OIL may sale in the NRL will help take over NRL because of crore may be put by the (ONGC) that acquired Electric is a blend of an Union Road Transport motor, reaching a high- pick up close to 48 per it pocket around Rs 4,000 the synergy arising from Assam government. HPCL last year. advanced electric drive- and Highways Minister est speed of 78 km per cent stake, Assam has crore as disinvestment their operations largely The NRL's high valua- NRL recorded the high- train and the next gen Nitin Gadkari along with hour with a range of 75 indicated to pick up the receipt. being located in the tion is largely on account est revenue at Rs 18,511 TVS SmartXonnect plat- others. km on full charge. rest to raise its stake to BPCL holds 61.65 per Northeast and its exist- of its mega expansion crore in 2018-19, regis- form," TVS Chairman TVS iQube is powered According to the au- 26 per cent from 12.4 per cent stake in the NRL, ing investment in NRL. plan. NRL has approved tering a 16.25 per cent Venu Srinivasan said in a by an electric drivetrain, tomobile company, TVS cent. Assam Commerce OIL 26 per cent and the Being the largest share- Rs 22,000 crore plan to growth. Its earnings per statement. TVS SamrtXconnect iQube reaches a speed of and Industry Minister Assam government 12.35 holder, the government expand capacity to 9 mil- share stood at Rs 27.79 The TVS electric scoot- Platform and Lithium 0-40 km per hour in 4.2 Chandra Mohan Pa- per cent. may get OIL board to ap- lion tonnes per annum while net worth. er was launched by Kar- ion batteries. seconds. SHEROES Network offers social Markets expect relaxation on CRISIL downgrades Vodafone commerce opportunity to users long-term capital gains tax Idea's debt on AGR liability New Delhi, Jan 26 Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Similar of the DDT will remove the cascad- potential payout against (IANS) SHEROES, an to expectations ahead of the Union ing impact of taxation," Shah said. the adjusted gross revenue app for women, is now Budget, Dalal Street has its eyes on a The government should tax divi- (AGR) related liability, post enabling peer-to-peer possible relaxation in taxes such as dends in the hands of the share- the dismissal of the review social commerce and long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) holders at concessional rates which petition by the Supreme credit to the users on its and Dividend distribution tax (DDT) may be 15 per cent to 20 per cent, Court. However, the Su- network. on February 1. Shah added. preme Court has agreed to Having successfully The LTCG tax is applicable on Currently, a 10 per cent LTCG is hear the modification appli- replicated the com- profits arising from the sale of eq- charged on sale of equities worth cation filed by telecom com- munity model online, uity, mutual funds or gold held for a more than Rs 1 lakh and on equi- panies next week, wherein SHEROES users engage period longer than one year. DDT is ty-oriented mutual funds held for the telcos have requested in multiple ways on the community on the plat- tives and microfinance a tax levied on dividends that a com- more than one year. "Long-term modification in the origi- platform - buying and form, the company said companies, online, the pany pays to its shareholders out of capital gains tax could be removed nal order dated October 24, selling products and on Friday. company said. its profits. with definition of long term extend- 2019, to decide upon the services, finding work, Resellers, owners SHEROES said it aims According to Emkay Global, the ed to 2 yrs from one year currently," New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) payment schedule for AGR seeking advice, posting of small businesses/ to become a 100 mil- current contribution of DDT to the Emkay said. The downgrading spree con- liabilities and any other re- content, building their brands, entrepreneurs, lion network for women central government is Rs 600 billion. Brokerage firm Centrum said re- tinues for Vodafone Idea as lief measures with DoT", the own communities and makers/creators and by 2020, gearing up for However, markets are expecting this introduction of LTCG, maybe with a rating agency CRISIL is the company said in the filing. growing their personal service providers are all women coming online tax to be abolished on the grounds 2-yr period, is most likely to lift sen- latest which downgraded its Earlier the rating was and professional net- leveraging the platform for the very first time to that the DDT not only leads to cas- timents without having any signifi- rating on Non-Convertible downgraded from BBB to works. to grow their identities build their identities, cading taxation but also acts as an cant impact on the balance sheet of Debentures of Rs 3,500 crore. BBB minus by India Rat- Viewed as the next as business women via make connections, in- impediment for non-resident inves- the government. "It is hereby informed that ing also. "India Ratings and "billion dollar" oppor- social commerce oppor- vest in their health and tors. "This holds potential to provide a CRISIL, has downgraded its Research has downgraded tunity for India, social tunity SHECO. grow their money. Ashok Shah, Partner, NA Shah As- major booster for stock markets as it rating on Non-Convertible its rating on non convert- commerce is projected Users are leveraging The network also of- sociates LLP, said the effective tax is is a provider of equity to the indus- Debentures of Rs 3,500 crore ible debentures of Rs 3500 to be an emerging sec- SHECO to gain access fers a chat-based coun- currently high and the government try. Another step, which can help of erstwhile Vodafone Mo- crore of erstwhile Vodafone tor, with platforms like to training, support and selling helpline, men- should abolish dividend distribu- without much impact on fiscal, is bile Services Limited (since Mobile Services Ltd (since Poshmark redefiningthe tools to become suc- torship, recognition, tion tax as it will promote foreign abolishment of DDT. This will fur- merged with the Company)", merged with the company) global buyer and seller cessful entrepreneurs. resources, a reproduc- investment. ther boost the sentiments," it added. the company said. as per the rating rationale behaviour and con- To further support tive health tracker and "Small taxpayers will also benefit Shah said the continuation of As per the rating ratio- uploaded on its website to- sumption. SHECO business wom- opportunities for wom- as their effective rate of tax is much both LTCG tax acts as a disincentive nale, the downgrade is on day," the company said. Almost 250,000 wom- en, SHEROES aims to en. Over 270 million lower than DDT rate of 20.56 per to shareholders. The government account of expectation of Vodafone Idea has to pay en are members of SHE- bring the offline model women have come on- cent. Non-resident shareholders should either abolish STT on listed a significant deterioration Rs 53,038 crore as AGR to ROES Bazaar, a peer-to- of women being given line in the last two years will be able to claim tax credit in securities or should exempt Long in Company's financial risk government. The case will be peer social commerce microloans via coopera- in India. their home jurisdiction. Withdrawal Term Capital Gain on sale. profile on account of the heard next week. Indian Horizon Monday, January 27, 2020 BUSINESS 10 Investors can buy farmland in 30 days in Karnataka soon Non-life insurers can offer standard Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) to investors. Yediyurappa so as attract global invest- Investors would soon be showcased the state's in- ment in diverse verticals, health policies before April 1 able to buy agricultural frastructure and natural especially infrastructure, health insurers sell- land directly from farmers and human resources at a services, manufacturing ing health insurance within 30 days for setting road show on the sidelines and agriculture to double policies should offer up their industries in Kar- of the 5-day WEF meet for the farmers' income. 'Arogya Sanjeevani nataka, state Chief Minis- prospective investments in As part of its new eco- Policy' on or before ter B.S. Yediyurappa said the manufacturing, servic- nomic and industrial poli- April 1, 2020. on Saturday. es and agriculture sectors. cies, the state government The regulator also "We are amending sec- "Potential investors at is also simplifying the rules said those insurers tion 109 of the Karnataka the summit expressed con- to convert farm lands for currently not offer- Land Reforms Act in the cern over the delay in land industrial use. ing indemnity based ensuing budget session of acquisition across the state "The online procedure health insurance the assembly in March to due to procedural and bu- will be simplified for land Chennai, Jan 26 velopment Authority policies will have to enable investors buy lands southern state, the 60-day possession of the land for reaucratic hurdles," re- conversion in 30 days, fail- (IANS) Indian insur- of India (IRDAI) said offer 'Aroygya Sanje- from farmers in the state limit for land acquisition building their production called the chief minister. ing which their application ance regulator has insurers can offer the evani Policy' as and directly in a month," Yediy- will be reduced to 30 days facility," asserted the Chief Clarifying that section will be deemed approved permitted non-life 'Arogya Sanjeevani when they start sell- urappa told reporters here after the Act is amended by Minister. 109 of the Land Reforms to start building activity," insurers to sell the Policy' - the standard ing the former prod- on return from the 50th the Assembly. State Industries Minis- Act would not be removed reiterated Yediyurappa. standardized health health insurance uct. World Economic Forum "If the land acquisition ter Jagadish Shettar said of but amended for the bene- three-day Global Inves- insurance policy pri- policy before April 1, Earlier, the IRDAI (WEF) annual meeting at process is not completed the 30,000-acre land bank fit of the farmers and inves- tors Meet (GIM 2020) will or to April 1, 2020. 2020. had mandated non- Davos in Switzerland from in the two-month limit, earmarked for industrial tors, the Chief Minister said be held in this tech city on In a circular dated The insurance life insurers to offer January 21-24. the state government's ap- development across the his government was com- November 3-5 to attract in- April January 24, regulator has said the standard health To improve the ease proval can be deemed giv- state, about 12,000 acres mitted to provide ease of vestments from across the 2020, the Insurance general insurers insurance policy of doing business in the en for the investors to take was ready for allotment doing business in the state country and overseas. Regulatory and De- and stand-alone from April 1, 2020.

Lebanon’s new finance minister to Plight continues in luxury realty, stocks rise 10% in 2019 New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) 11,250 luxury units last year. meet IMF official Amid a slowing economy, In Chennai, unsold luxury BEIRUT: The new fi- luxury real estate continues to stock increased by 33 per cent nance minister of debt- witness weak demand as a re- to nearly 3,300 units and that in saddled Lebanon said he port by Anarock Property Con- Bengaluru rose by 6 per cent to would meet with a senior sultants shows that inventory 7,470 units by the end of 2019. official from the Inter- level in the segment rose by 10 Kolkata, however, bucked the national Monetary Fund per cent last year. subdued trend and the luxury on Saturday for a “cour- Across seven major cities in stock in the city declined by 10 tesy visit” and not bailout the country, the total unsold per cent to 2,050 units. talks. Ghazi Wazni’s meet- stock of apartments priced The total unsold stock across ing with IMF Alternative more than Rs 1.5 crore by the segments is nearly 6,48,400 Executive Director Sami end if last year was 89,000 units units in the top seven cities. Geadah comes as Leba- against 81,290 units in 2018. Affordable housing (priced be- non grapples with its worst "Snapped up like hot cakes low Rs 40 lakh) comprised the economic crisis since the by investors in previous years, maximum share at about 36 1975-1990 civil war. ment,” he added. Wazni as- the post at a time when luxury housing sales are still per cent in the overall stock, It follows a meeting on sumed the post of finance the plummeting Lebanon in the doldrums and hinging followed by 31 per cent in the Friday between Wazni minister on Tuesday with pound has lost over one- largely on end-user sales. Even mid-segment (Rs 40-80 lakh). and a delegation from the the formation of a long- third of its value against after three years of demon- 58 per cent and 56 per cent, luxury stock increase by 17 per Premium housing (Rs 80 World Bank led by its re- awaited cabinet that faces the dollar in the parallel etisation, despite having the respectively during the period cent in the period. The unsold lakh-1.5 cr) comprised 19 per gional director Saroj Ku- huge economic and politi- market. lowest share of overall unsold under review. luxury stock in NCR was the cent of the unsold stock while mar Jha. “It is a courtesy cal challenges. Lebanese banks are stock in the top seven cities, it "Hyderabad's pent-up luxu- second-highest after MMR, the rest 14 per cent was luxury visit which aims to get to The previous govern- tightening restrictions on remains the worst-performing ry stock rose from 3,000 units with around 18,400 units by housing. know the IMF team,” ment resigned on Oct. 29, dollar transactions amid a of all budget categories," said in 2018 to nearly 4,740 units 2019-end. Mid-segment homes priced Wazni said. “The discus- two weeks into a protest liquidity crunch. The eco- Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock in 2019. In Pune, it increased In the Mumbai Metropolitan between reduced the maxi- sions will not focus on an movement demanding nomic downturn has raised Property Consultants. from 2,750 units in 2018 to Region (MMR), inventory in mum unsold stock in 2019 by economic rescue plan, the removal of politicians questions over whether As per the report, Hyderabad 4,290 units in 2019," the re- the high-end realty increased 15 per cent, from nearly 2.27 which is being prepared deemed incompetent and Lebanon will turn to the and Pune saw unsold luxury port said. The National Capital by 2 per cent to 48,970 units lakh units in 2018 to around (separately) inside govern- corrupt. Wazni comes into IMF for a bailout. stock increase by a whopping Region (NCR) saw its unsold by 2019-end. The region added 2.02 lakh units in 2019-end. WEEKLY ENERGY RECAP: Crude oil VST to make higher power tractors with Czech partner

prices deteriorated sharply Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) lion units). "In the first phase, Crude oil prices dete- come used to supply out- Over the longer term, Leading agri-machinery maker we will make 50 HP tractors riorated sharply over the ages since 2011. prospects look bleak for VST Tillers Tractors Ltd has over the next 20 months and 70 week, with Brent crude West African crude oil European refinvers and Ni- tied up with Czech-based Ze- HP tractors in the second phase falling to $60.69 per barrel, has usually stepped in to gerian crude sales by impli- tor Tractors a.s. to jointly make from mid-2021 for the Indian the lowest in nearly two the fill the gap in European cation. Big new refineries tractors with higher horse market and scale their produc- months. and the Mediterranean in Asia are posing stronger power for Indian and global tion for exports from 2022," WTI dropped to $54.19 markets. At the same time competition to Europe’s markets, a top official said on Cherukura said. per barrel the lowest since the US shale oil revolu- products market, as are US Saturday. The Rs 650-crore listed firm October 2019. Pessimism tion of the last six years has oil product exports which "Tractors with 50 Horse Pow- also makes engines, transmis- seems to be back after fears meant that less of this type have been made cheaper er and 70 HP will be made in our sion and power reaper. that China’s coronavirus of crude from West Africa and more plentiful by the Bengaluru plant whose capacity "Though we will remain a outbreak may dent crude has been sent to the US. growth of shale oil. Notice- has been expanded by 30,000 leader in the compact tractor oil demand. Still, China If the Libyan oil was a ably, shale oil has already units per annum at Rs 200 crore and power tiller segments, we crude oil imports are in- medium sour crude grade displaced West African bar- to roll out the higher power will strive to be a major player creasing and the crude like the Arabian Gulf crude rels from the US market. tractors," VST chief executive in the higher power tractors to price encourages more oil grades, the market situ- Today, the marginal bar- AntonyA Cherukara told IANS ery. Malur is 55km east, Hosur ogy to make higher HP tractors benefit the Indian farmer and buying to build up Chinese ation would be different as rel of crude oil has become here. 40km south and Mysuru 150km and be our channel to hardsell achieve break-even in the next 4 inventories. this type of oil cannot be extremely light, starving As part of the 53-year-old VST south-west of Bengaluru in the them in global markets where years," said VST chairman V.K. Libyan supply interrup- easily replaced. sophisticated refiners of group, the city-based flagship southern state. it has a large presence," said Surendra on the occasion. tions are also affecting the Because of copious US heavy crude oil and thereby company also has production The Bengaluru plant has Cherukara on the occasion. Zetor Chairman Martin Blas- market, where a similar shale oil supplies, the West narrowing light/heavy dif- plants at Malur in Karnataka's been making 36 HP compact The 75-year-old Zetor makes kovic, who signed the agree- type of light sweet oil to African crude oil market ferentials. This has meant Kolar district and Tamil Nadu's tractors, with 25,000 units per high-end HP tractors for Czech ment, said both the partners West African crude is made. continues to struggle with heavier crude grades have Hosur across the state border annum capacity over the last 4 Republic and export markets would leverage their strengths Traders have largely ig- the ripple effects of the At- been outperforming lighter for power tillers and another decades. A in 56 countries the world over in product development and nored Libyan supply issues lantic basin being awash in sweet crude grades in re- plant at Mysuru for compo- "As our joint venture partner, and account for 80 per cent of marketing to scale their opera- because the market has be- crude oil availability. cent years, so the loss. nents and other farm machin- Zetor will transfer its technol- its annual production (1.3 mil- tions and business targets.

Govt nominates Debashish Panda Govt's fiscal woes to mount as gross on SBI central board tember quarter to Rs spending to rise by 20% 3,011.73 crore. The New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) increase the interest bur- tion of heavy infrastructure lender had posted Government's fiscal wor- den. There is a strong belief spending. a profit of Rs 944.87 ries are likely to continue in among the experts that the The provision of capi- crore in the same FY21 also, since irrespec- Rs 2 lakh crore anticipated tal expenditure in Bud- quarter last year. tive of poor prospects of tax revenue shortfall will get 2020 will likely to be Under exceptional tax revenues, both revenue push fiscal deficit of the decided by the National items, the bank re- and capital expenditures current fiscal to 3.7 per Infrastructure Pipeline ported a net profit of are set to rise by 20 per cent cent from the targeted 3.3 (NIP), which was recently Rs 3,484.30 core on from the current year Bud- per cent. Salaries of em- announced by the finance sale of partial invest- get estimates of Rs 27.86 ployees, interest payments ministry where spending ments in subsidiary lakh crore. on past debt, subsidies, have been aggregated at SBI Life Insurance Sources said revenue ex- pensions are financed out around Rs 102 lakh crore in Company. Fresh slip- penditure is set to rise in of revenue receipts. the next six years (includ- pages had halved to FY21 from the current Rs Government of India se- ing FY20) with an intention Rs 8,800 crore from 24.47 lakh crore on inter- curities maturing in next to spur investment activity Rs 16,000 crore on a est payment, pensions and 24.27 lakh crore. Fiscal Responsibility and fiscal as per RBI list of li- in the economy and create quarterly basis. subsidies by 15 per cent If the expenditures rise Budget Management Act. abilities amounts to Rs 2.47 jobs and consumption. New Delhi, Jan tral Board of SBI. The asset quality of and rest 5 per cent rise is by 20 per cent, it may lead Off-budget financing by lakh crore. Apart from the budgeted 26 (IANS) The State He is appointed the bank improved expected by the capital ex- to a rise of Rs 5.4 lakh crore its nature isn't taken into Capital expenditure on allocation under capital Bank of India (SBI) with immediate ef- with gross non-per- penditure from Rs 3.38 lakh in total. The problems may account when calculating roads, railways, renewable head of Rs 3.38 lakh crore for on Saturday said fect replacing the forming asset (NPA) crore. The total budgeted mount for the government fiscal indicators. energy and urban hous- 2019-20, the total amount the Central govern- earlier nominee Ravi ratio coming in at expenditure of the central if CAG (Comptroller and But the cost is borne by ing projects is likely to be given to ministries and de- ment has nominated Mittal, according to a 7.19 per cent, down government for 2019-20 Auditor General of India) the budget through some up from 3.38 lakh crore by partments as grant in aid Debashish Panda, bank filing. 276 bps yearly and 34 is Rs 27.86 lakh crore. Of advises government not mechanism or the other. 20 per cent in FY21 bud- for creation of capital as- Special Secretary, SBI, the country's bps sequentially. Net this, capital expenditure go for increased use of Such financing tends to get to break the slowdown sets amounts to Rs 2.07 lakh Department of Fi- largest bank had NPA ratio was at 2.79 is budgeted at Rs 3.38 lakh off-budget financing for hide the actual extent of mould and create jobs crore (till September) which nancial Services, Fi- posted a 218 per cent per cent, down 205 crore in BE 2019-20 against schemes and subsidies to government spending, and income, consumption may have risen to Rs 2.5 lakh nance Ministry as a jump in standalone bps YoY and 28 bps revenue expenditure of Rs meet the compliance of the borrowings and debt and which will be in the direc- crore by December. director on the Cen- net profit for the Sep- QoQ. Sports Indian Horizon 11 Monday, January 27, 2020

scored 44 off 33 balls, his Eng vs SA ̌th Test: Wood stars as Jabeur, first Arab ̊ND T̊̈I: ALL˨ROUND INDIA innings punctuated three sixes and a four. England take upper hand woman to reach EASE PAST NEW ZEALAND TO Chasing a modest 136, the Indians were jolted early Brief scores: England 400 all out (Zack Crawley 66, Joe Root 59; Grand Slam with Tim Southee (2/20) Anrich Nortje 5/110) vs South Africa 88/6 (Quinton de Kock 32, removing Rohit Sharma (8) quarters TAKE ̊˨̈ SERIES Dean Elgar 26; Mark Wood 3/21) New Zealand 132/5 in 20 overs (Martin Guptill 33, Tim and Virat Kohli (11) early. Seifort 33; Ravindra Jadeja 2/18) vs India 135/3 in 17.3 overs Spinners Ish Sodhi and on the first day.Jos Buttler Mitchell Santner then fell to Vernon Philander with (KL Rahul 57, Shreyas Iyer 44; Tim Southee 2/20) bowled some quiet overs England at 318/9 halfway to keep their chances afloat through the second session. as India were 60/2 at the Wood was joined in the halfway stage. middle by Stuart Broad But it was in the 15th over and the tail enders decided that Rahul cut loose to hit to go down swinging. In Hamish Bennett for 16 runs the process, they wiped as New Zealand were made out the slender advantage to pay for their two missed that the hosts had built for run out opportunities, the themselves over the course second of which came in Johannesburg, Jan 26 wickets as South Africa of their performances in the last ball of the over. (IANS) Pacer Mark Wood ended the day on 88/6 in the last three sessions of Rahul brought up his fifty dominated Day 2 of the reply to England’s 400. the Test.Wood started off Melbourne, Jan 26 (IANS) with an aerial extra cover fourth Test between South Africa had the with a six off the final ball Unseeded Tunisian Ons drive as he looked to extend England and South Africa upper hand for much of the of the 91st over. That over Jabeur on Sunday became the Auckland, Jan 26 (IANS) Eden Park in Auckland Sunday. his purple patch. at the Wanderers here on first half of the day as Anrich produced 10 runs and the first Arab woman to reach a Opener K.L. Rahul scored Rahul, who had scored 56 in In the next over, Shreyas Saturday.Wood first struck Nortje picked up five wickets next seven overs went for 68 Grand Slam quarter-final as consecutive fifties as India took the first T20I at the same venue, Iyer hit Blair Tickner for three sixes and two fours as to dismiss England captain runs. Broad (43) finally fell she defeated China’s Wang a 2-0 lead in their five-match remained unbeaten on 57 with back-to-back four and a six he scored 35 as part of an Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Sam to Paterson but not before Qiang in an Australian Open series against New Zealand Shreyas Iyer also contributing to bring down the equation extraordinary last wicket Curran and Chris Woakes he had hit a four off the first tie.Jabeur fought back from a with a seven-wicket victory the with 44 runs. He put up an 86- to 16 from 24 balls after the stand of 82 with Stuart in addition to the wicket of ball of the over which took break down in the first set to second T20 international at run stand with Shreyas Iyer, who 16th over. Broad. He then took three Ben Stokes which he took England’s tally to 400. win the contest 7-6 (7/4), 6-1. Jabeur, 25, is the highest- ranked Arab woman in history 2021 T20WC in India: Humbled, honoured to receive as she had reached a career- high 51 last year. “I’m really shaking right Pakistan’s U-turn Padma Shri : Rani Rampal now, it’s unbelievable. I can’t Council needs to decide on New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) humbled and honoured to in the qualification match. describe how I feel,” said what it will do about the After being nominated for receive one of the highest Apart from her, former Jabeur, who will become the matches involving India,” the prestigious Padma Shri civilian awards of our country India cricketer Zaheer Khan, first Arab woman to crack the Khan was quoted as saying award, an elated Indian #Padmashree. shooter Jitu Rai, former top 50 when the new rankings by Sportstar. women’s hockey captain Rani I dedicate this award to my hockey captain and coach come out next week. “It’s absolutely incorrect. Rampal on Sunday dedicated entire team and supporting M.P. Ganesh and archer She will now be up against What I would like to say the award to her team and staff. Elated and thankful to Tarundeep Rai are the other America’s No.14 seed Sofia is that we are concerned support staff beside thanking Kiren Rijiju sir, Hockey India, sportspersons who are set to Kenin, who knocked out Coco about security issues and her coach and Sports Minister coach Baldev Sir, family, be awarded the Padma Shri. Gauff on Melbourne Arena also there could be issue in Kiren Rijiju. friends and fans for always On the other hand, and talking of the upcoming attaining visas. But we are Taking to Twitter, Rani, supporting me.” boxing great Mary Kom and affair, Jabeur said: Lahore, Jan 26 (IANS) confident that things will who has been the face of Rani, 25, has played more reigning badminton world “Sofia is a really good player, Pakistan Cricket Board ease out over the period of women’s hockey in India and than 200 matches for the champion P.V. Sindhu have Significantly, the names she’s a tough one, she’s a (PCB) chief executive officer time,” Khan added. played a pivotal role in the country recently helped India been selected for the Padma of Padma awardees were fighter, last time she won Wasim Khan has taken He also clarified that there team qualifying for the 2020 secure an Olympic berth by Vibhushan and Padma disclosed on Saturday on the against me, so maybe now it’s a U-turn on his earlier was no question of pulling Tokyo Olympics, said: “I am beating the United States Bhushan respectively. eve of the 71st Republic Day. my revenge.” statement where he said out from the T20 World Cup the Green Brigade will not -- which is an ICC event. travel to India for the 2021 Earlier, Khan in a tit- Wang Qiang ends run at Australian Open T20 World Cup if the BCCI for-tat dismissing reports Melbourne, Jan 26 (IANS) in round three, reports Xinhua played not so well but after that hammered shots from the back doesn’t allow Men in Blue about Pakistan’s giving up China’s Wang Qiang bowed news agency.“I did a really she played more aggressive and of the court and appeared like to tour Pakistan in the Asia its hosting rights of the T20 out of the Australian Open in good job in the third round, I played too passively today,” she was primed for an easy run Cup, later this year. Asia Cup said that if the Men the fourth round on Sunday, but today the performance Wang said.In a nervous start into the quarterfinals.However, “This has been completely in Blue would not turn up suffering a disappointing loss was not so good,” Wang said. to the match, Wang dropped Jabeur’s slices emerged as a taken out of context. Even for the Asia Cup, then the to Tunisian Ons Jabeur 7-6 (4), Wang praised Jabeur’s powerful her first serve, but quickly challenge for Wang and the though we would still want Green Brigade could also 6-1.Wang shot to prominence style and conceded that on the struck back, comfortably Tunisian also found the back to host the Asia Cup in refuse to participate in the at the tournament after beating day she was out-played. “The taking Jabeur’s serve in return. of the court, starting to fire Pakistan, the Asian Cricket 2021 T20 World Cup. tennis legend Serena Williams beginning of the first set she Settling into her rhythm, Wang powerful winners. ‘Unfair ISL: ATK look to keep pace with top pack ISL: Goa prevail over Kerala Tournament’ Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) ATK will consider themselves despite providing assists to his will be looking to avoid favourites to take teammates. He will be looking in five-goal thriller kicks off in any slip-ups as they host all three points to put an end to that statistic Margao, Jan 26 (IANS) The victory sees Goa go play-offs taking a huge struggling NorthEast against NorthEast. against the team he has already Hugo Boumous inspired two points clear at the top beating.Kerala showed a United on Monday When you filter in the scored a brace against. FC Goa to a thrilling 3-2 of the table while Kerala lot of enterprise in the early Delhi at the Salt Lake fact that NorthEast United “For us, it can be a tricky match win over Kerala Blasters exchanges and showed New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Adidas Stadium in the Indian have scored just because the situation NorthEast FC in an action-packed confidence on the ball. kicked off the first-of-its-kind Super League (ISL). three goals is in not really how they play. Indian Super League However, FC Goa did “Unfair Tournament” at Adidas The ATK are placed away from They play good football, they (ISL) encounter at the not take that long Base in New Delhi. The tournament third on the table, home, the have signed two players. They Jawaharlal Nehru stadium to hit their stride will be held on January 25 and three points behind task on their have played two matches less here on Saturday. with Boumous and 26.Featuring the potent ‘Red Bib’ league leaders FC hands seems than the other teams. First-half goals from Ferran Corominas rule, where every scorer sporting Goa and a point unenviable. It is very difficult, they are a Boumous (26’) and forcing errors from the bib will get 2 goals instead shy of second- Roy Krishna, tough opponent. We have to Jackichand Singh (45’) saw the Kerala defence. of 1 thereby winning an unfair placed Bengaluru who has scored be tough and prepared for this Goa take a 2-0 lead only Kerala continued to advantage. FC. They are fresh eight goals so far, is match,” said Habas. for Raphael Messi Bouli threaten from the wide “The ‘Unfair’ name of the off a win against leaders ATK’s biggest threat up Breaching the backline will (53’) and Bartholomew areas, with Bartholomew tournament comes from the Goa while NorthEast, placed front. be a tough ask for NorthEast Ogbeche (69’) to peg Ogbeche glancing unfair advantage which the newly ninth on the table, are on a His directness and ability United who are in terrible form. them back. But Boumous wide Mohammed launched Predator boots offer to seven-match winless run. to bring teammates into play Their last victory came in early managed to grab a winner Rakip’s dangerous players via its special ‘Demonskin’, With a strong record at home has served Antonio Habas’ November while they lost two seven minutes from time cross from the a feature which offers an additional this time around (13 points side well. However, he has not and drew one of their previous to hand Sergio Lobera’s remain eighth, with their right-wing in the 19th spin to the ball - a feature never seen taken from a possible 18), ATK scored in the last four matches, three away games. team all three points. chances of reaching the minute. before on a football boot,” Adidas said in a release. Footballer Robin Singh PBL ̊̈̊̈: Chirag, Rituparna, Loh guide Pune to win over Mumbai conducted a master class with the teams to highlight the nuances of Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) from both sides.Two-time chemistry was visible from Pune team. Ahead of the against many times. I have the boot and its relevance. While Chirag Shetty, Rituparna Das World Championships the second game onwards as Tokyo Olympics, Shetty’s been practising hard with addressing the young football and Loh Kean Yew guided bronze medallists Kim Shetty upped the ante with training sessions with World him for the past 2-3 days, enthusiasts, he also spoke of how Pune 7 Aces to victory over Gi Jung and Kim Sa Rang some fiery smashes to put No. 2 Setiawan, who won the picking up little nuances they should be prepared for any Mumbai Rockets in a highly showed their experience and Pune back in contention. All England Championships of the game and that got unfair circumstances in their entertaining Maharashtra stamina in a hard-fought first Exhibiting much more as well as the BWF World reflected in the second and sporting careers. derby as the Lucknow leg game to bag it 15-14. That, alertness and outstanding Tour Finals in 2019, were third games,” said an elated Robin said “There will be times of the Premier Badminton however, could not deter the anticipation skills at the clearly bearing fruit. The Shetty after the win. when the sport will prove ‘unfair’ League kicked off at the Babu Pune duo who came storming net, Shetty simply wrested two never backed off from In the women’s singles and yet we must overcome Banarasi Das Badminton back pretty soon. For Chirag control of the match. From attacking before completing clash, former national these challenges. adidas’ ‘Unfair Academy here on Saturday. Shetty, who made history at 4-1, the Indo-Indonesian pair a 14-15, 15-5, 15-6 comeback champion Rituparna Das Tournament’ provides an interesting The highly-anticipated the Thailand Open alongside went ahead to 12-3 and then win in 35 minutes. of Pune survived a scare and unique platform to play with encounter started off with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, it wrapped it up 15-5. “It’s incredible to be from youngster Shriyanshi different rules. I am extremely happy a thrilling men’s doubles was a priceless opportunity The Koreans clearly started partnering one of the world’s Pardeshi, who beat Gayatri to be a part of this transformational match that had oodles of to partner reigning world looking deflated after the best doubles players like Gopichand in her first PBL culture that challenges mindsets.” drama and smashes raining champion Setiawan. Their resilient display from the Setiawan, who I have played match of the season. 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rom megastar Amitabh Bachchan to superstar RDAY 2020: BOLLYWOOD CELEBS WISH Deepika asks Ranveer to bring 'Mysore FShah Rukh Khan and actress Kajol, a string of Bol- lywood celebrities on Sunday 'PEACE', 'LOVE', 'GROWTH' pak', 'hot chips' from Chennai wished everyone a Happy Republic Day, urging all to in which he is seen hoisting the Indian fl ag. spread love and peace in the With the country celebrating its 71st Re- nation. public Day, Emraan Hashmi asked people "Nothing beautiful hap- to do their "little bit everyday to better our pens without struggle. Let's nation in every possible way".On this day remember the struggle that in 1950, India laid the foundations of its gave us this beautiful day sovereignty by putting into effect the Con- and celebrate both. #Hap- stitution of India, that took nearly three pyRepublicDay to all," SRK years of careful deliberation to fi nalise. tweeted. So while wishing a Happy Republic National Award-winning Day, "Pink" actresss Taapsee Pannu also actor Ayushmann Khurrana asked countrymen to take out some time hopes that there always be and read Indian constitution. equality in the country."Let "Happy Republic Day my countrymen! equality triumph!Let's make chalo aaj kuch samay nikalke savidhaan this year all about spreading, ke kuch panne padh hi le, Jai Hind !#Hap- sharing, and receiving love," pyRepublicDay," she added. he wrote alongside an image IANS 'Street Dancer 3D' beats Kangana's PRIYANKA CHOPRA tar couple Deepika Padu- wrote.But more than the im- ika's comment, a netizen com- 'Panga' on day 1 at box-offi ce kone and Ranveer Singh age, it was Deepika's comment mented: "Deepika is true South Sleave no chance to bring which grabbed the eyeballs of Indian."Another fan wrote: fi lms, generally, open big... STUNS IN HER a smile to their fans' faces -- social media users. "Wife goals."Speaking of "'83", Business affected in #Mum- especially with their PDA on She handed Ranveer her the fi lm is directed by Kabir bai circuit due to #Tanhaji social media - and this time, shopping list from Chennai. Khan and it essays former India wave... Big growth on Day 2 PREGRAMMYS Deepika's comment on Ran- She asked him to bring the skipper Kapil Dev's captaincy and 3 essential for a strong veer's picture with his "'83" popular South Indian sweet in leading the Indian cricket total," he added. LOOK team is winning the hearts of Mysore Pak from Chennai. team to victory against the Directed by Remo people.Ranveer posted the "Don't come back without West Indies in the World Cup D'Souza, "Street Dancer 3D" image on Saturday on Insta- 1kg Mysore Pak from Shree fi nal in 1983. Ranveer will essay talks of the plight of illegal gram before leaving for Chen- Krishna and 2 1/2kg packets of Kapil's role in the fi lm.Deepika immigrants in the UK, and nai to promote his upcoming Spicy Potato Chips from Hot will also be seen in the fi lm as narrates a story of how rival sports drama."KAPIL'S DEVILS Chips," Deepika commented. Ranveer's on screen wife. Indian and Pakistani dance STORM CHENNAI," Ranveer Isn't it cute?Reacting to Deep- IANS troupes come together to pitch in for the cause. The fi lm also features Prabhude- arun Dhawan and ered momentum towards va and Nora Fatehi. Renee Zellweger says not playing Shraddha Kapoors evening shows at select mul- "Panga" is directed by Vdance fl ick "Street tiplexes, but occupancy at Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, and Dancer 3D" started on a multiplexes of Tier-2 and 3 also features Neena Gupta, sexy roles aided in her success good note, minting Rs 10.26 cities remained dull... Strong Richa Chadha and Jassi Gill. ctress Renee Zellweger it's going to look like ultimate- grow older and you have a life crore on opening day, while word of mouth should en- The fi lm revolves around says not playing sexy ly, but I bet it will be really hard and you look like your life and the Kangana Ranaut-starrer sure growth on Day 2 and 3," a kabaddi player, essayed Awomen on screen is the to get off that road'". thank God for that, right? "Panga" managed Rs 2.7 trade expert Taran Adarsh by Kangana, who wants to key to her success in Holly- "Your body changes, you I just thought I want to be crore on day one. tweeted." ‘Street Dancer 3D' make a comeback in the wood. good with the inevitability, Both fi lms opened in India opens in double digits on game after marriage and The star decided as a young I want to work in a way that on Friday." ‘Panga' records Day 1... Should've collected motherhood. actress to stop fl ashing the I can portray women who a low total on Day 1... Gath- higher, since youth-centric IANS fl esh, reports mirror.co.uk. are relatable throughout my The 50-year-old said: "As life. a young person starting out I "I don't want to have to stop TV actress Sejal Sharma ago and we had even chat- would get those jobs, the cut- at a particular time because I ted on WhatsApp on Sun- off shorts, the other woman, can't wear cut-offs any more," day. I am unable to come to the one-night stand girl." she added. commits suicide terms with the news. I met She did three or four of those Earlier this month, she won a her 10 days back and she ctress Priyanka Chopra at university and "thought, ‘Do Golden Globe for her lead role was absolutely fi ne," Aru Jonas on Sunday shared you know what, I don't think in "Judy", in which she plays K. Verma, Sejal's co-star in Aher pre-Grammys' party I'm going to do this any more legendary star Garland in the "Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji", told look. Wearing a champagne because I know where that fi nal stages of her career. TimesofIndia.com. satin backless gown, Priyanka road will go. I don't know what IANS Verma, who played Se- is defi nitely leaving her fans in jal's brother in the show, awe of her fashion statement. further told the portal: "Her "Pre-Grammys," Priyanka family discovered the news wrote on Instagram alongside a AKSHAY FANS TREND '29 YEARS today morning, but I think few images in which she is seen she committed suicide yes- posing in the gown, paired with OF AKKIWOOD' ON TWITTER terday night. Her family has a pair of matching stilettoes taken the body to Udaipur and nude make-up. She left ollywood superstar Ak- with new directors because big for her last rites." her middle-parted wavy hair shay Kumars debut fi lm directors don't take me. That is Reports claim the possi- down. B"Saugandh" released the truth. Let me just tell you. ble reason behind the sui- Reacting to Priyanka's on January 21 1991, and all See, when big people don't take cide might be some distur- look, actress Mrunal Thakur through Saturday fans were you, you have to start your own bance in the late actress' commented: "omg, so celebrating '29 Years of Akki- journey. personal life.Sejal hailed hot."American actress Hilary wood' on Twitter. If you don't get a job in a from Udaipur and came to Duff called her "pretty". Sharing a photo of the super- big publication, you will go Mumbai in 2017 to try her Actress Tanishaa Muke- star, a fan tweeted: "Without through a smaller one. luck in showbiz. Before her rji posted "stunning" on Pri- any Godfather, Without any From there you jump. It debut on the Star Plus show yanka's pictures.Priyanka also fi lmy Background, without any is just like that. That is "Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji", she shared behind-the-scenes of support from Big Banners. This how you make your V actress Sejal Sharma Toh Happy Hai Ji"."Yes, appeared in a few commer- het makeup session.The 62nd man from middle class family life. You cannot just committed suicide this is true. I am shocked to cials. She had also featured edition of the awards will take made a signifi cant mark in Bol- be sitting at home Ton Friday. She was hear the news. It's very dif- in a web series titled "Azad place in the US on Sunday (Jan- lywood on his own. At the age and wondering known for her role of Sim- fi cult for me to believe as Parindey". uary 27 in India) of 52 he the most hard work- why people my Khosla in the show "Dil I had met her just 10 days IANS IANS ing and most versatile actor don't take me of Bollywood. 29 YEARS OF despite me AKKIWOOD". being so ca- Another fan shared: pable. That MAHESH BABU IS TOLLYWOOD'S 'TWITTER STAR' "#29YearsOfAkshayKumar is what ex- elugu superstar Mahesh Babu award. I am grateful for the constant 29 YEARS OF AKKIWOOD actly hap- has been named Tollywood's love and appreciation from my fans *Hit Machine pened." T'Twitter Star', and the actor says on Twitter, and hope to continue to *Khiladi Of Bollywood Another fan he is grateful for the constant love exchange many tweets with them in *Comedy King shared a list of some and appreciation from his fans. the future," Mahesh said. *Self-Made Su- the actor's most Mahesh Babu was presented with As per Twitter's #ThisHappened perstar popular movies. The the 'Twitter Star' award at the sec- 2019 data, Mahesh Babu was the *Best Action tweet reads: "Airlift ond edition of Zee Cine Awards most mentioned personality from Hero , Rowdy Rathore , Telugu 2020. Tollywood, in this con- the Telugu entertainment industry @akshaykumar Hera Pheri , Bhool Bh- text, refers to the Telugu-language on the platform. #29YearsOfKHILA- ulaiyaa , Rustom , Toilet film industry based in Telangana His movies "Maharshi" and "Sari- DI" , Baby , Housefull, OMG, and Andhra Pradesh, although it leru Neekevvaru" featured in the top Another fan wrote: "29 Years Singh is Kinng, Namaste also refers to the Bengali film indus- five most tweeted about hashtags of Without Big Banners London, Bewafaa, Wel- try that is based in Kolkata's Tolly- the year in the Telugu entertainment 29 Years Without Big Direc- come, Aitraaz, Chandni gunge area. category. He was also the only actor tors Chowk to China, De Dana "It's great to be recognised as the from the Telugu film industry to fea- 29 Years Without Big Releas- AKKIWOOD".Talking about Dan, Dhadkan and a few more. Twitter Star from Tollywood and I ture on the list of top 10 male enter- es working with big directors, My all time FAVORITE. 29 would like to thank Zee Telugu for tainment handles in India. Only Self-Developed Superstar Akshay Kumar had recently YEARS OF AKKIWOOD". providing me this honour with this IANS Of Bollywood. 29 YEARS OF shared in an interview: "I work IANS

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