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The committee had previ- PModi on Thursday assured and Google to appear before WhatsApp has challenged ously summoned Twitter to !"# the key political voices from them on June 29 on the subject in the Delhi High Court the appear before them on the Jammu & Kashmir that the of “safeguarding citizen rights” new IT rules for social media subject of “safeguarding citizen %()* Centre was committed to hold- and misuse of social intermediaries requiring the rights” on June 18. Twitter was ) + ing elections “soon after the media/news platforms. messaging app to trace chats at the receiving end of pro- , completion of the ongoing These developments come and make provisions to iden- longed questioning by mem- - delimitation process” even as against the backdrop of a long tify the first originator of infor- bers of the Standing most of the leaders demanded standoff between the Indian mation, saying they violate the Committee on Information restoration of the statehood and ! Government and social media right to privacy and are uncon- and Technology on non-com- slammed scrapping of Article platforms like Facebook’s stitutional. pliance of new IT rules, usage 370. WhatsApp regarding the The Facebook owned com- of manipulated media tag and Talking after the meeting, ing that holding Assembly elec- restoration of Article 370 was heart) and that wanted to call implementation of the pany further said the require- fact checking. + Union Home Minister Amit tions, just like the “successful raised by the main leaders of this meet last year itself but the Information Technology ) + Shah said the Centre was com- conduct” of the District Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Covid-19 pandemic did not (Intermediary Guidelines and mitted to granting statehood to Development Council polls, is Declaration (PAGD), but it allow it. Digital Media Ethics Code) the J&K. a “priority” and that the polls was rejected by Modi saying the National Conference (NC) Rules 2021. "!# ! $% &R “We are committed to can happen soon after the step has brought forth peace leader Omar Abdullah said “it Officials said that the ensure all round development delimitation exercise. and reduced corruption in the was a good beginning” though agenda of the meeting is to hear () ! )! /5 of J&K. The future of Jammu & According to sources, erstwhile State. he said it was “pointless to the views of representatives of Kashmir was discussed and the Modi assured statehood but The PM stressed that an expect the Modi Government Facebook India and Google #6#6%# delimitation exercise and sought cooperation from par- atmosphere of safety and secu- to restore Article 370.” India on the subject “safe- .!% 0((3%1 42 - “If the matter requires con- peaceful elections are impor- ties on the delimitation exer- rity needs to be ensured for all Abdullah said it took the guarding citizen rights and sideration, we list it on June 29. & '()*(''(+,, tant milestones in restoring cise. People Democratic Party sections of society in J&K. BJP 70 years to take away prevention of misuse of witter India’s Head Manish In the meanwhile restraining -./*(*)01 statehood as promised in president Mehbooba Mufti had Modi said he wanted to Article 370 but “we will take it social/online news media plat- TMaheshwari, who was the respondents from initiating Parliament,” Shah tweeted soon reservations towards the delim- remove “Dilli ki Duri” as well back in time.We are for a long forms, including special summoned by the Ghaziabad any coercive action against the '(0'(''2-.*('++1 after the meeting. itation process. as “Dil Ki Duri” (distance from haul”, the NC leader emphasis on women security in police in connection with a petitioner,” the court main- Modi stressed in the meet- The demand for the Delhi as well as distance of added. the digital space.” The meeting probe related to the assault of tained. & +(0*(*0(,'' an elderly Muslim man there “It is case of petitioner -.2'(*0+1 recently, did not appear before that he has replied to notice them as the Karnataka High under Section 160 of CrPC to & 2(),(+,' Court restrained police from join through virtual mode. "* + 0/%1 #2%%! initiating coercive action The respondent ,2)()3(4'*-.0(,441 against him. (Ghaziabad police) taking In his interim order, the objection to the request has $ +,(/4('+2-.*+()3,1 single bench of Justice G turned around and issued # " #-34 Narender said, “If police desire notice under Section 41(A) $P $+,(+'(444-.'(0301 to examine the petitioner virtually putting him in shoes 16) 0 (Manish Maheshwari), they of accused,” the high court +4(40(/33-.2(*2+1 " # Though the local police may do so by virtual mode.” observed. hief Minister Shivraj Singh probed the case initially, they *4(''(43/-.*)01 CChouhan said that every could not make any break- citizen of the State has played the through and hence the enquiry role of a warrior in the war ! # was handed over to the CBI. against corona. With the support Nambi Narayanan and and participation of the people Chouhan said that every citizen Sasikumaran were interrogat- of the State, not only could we of the State who played an active ed and tortured by the Kerala bring down the infection rate, in role in humanitarian work, along $ & 56 12 Police and the IB. The CBI the second wave of Covid-19, to with the Government, is blessed. found that there was no spying the minimum; but we also made Chouhan said that works he infamous ISRO spy case and directed a thorough probe a world record in administering were done on war footing for Tthat created a sensation into the conspiracy behind the vaccines under the corona vac- prevention and treatment of way back in 1994 is back in the ) case which saw both cination campaign, and thus are corona infection in the State. limelight as the CBI filed an Narayanan and Sasikumaran, known as an aware State nation- Along with the expansion of FIR in a Thiruvananthapuram space launch vehicles meant for two engineers who pioneered wide. treatment facilities in health court on Thursday about the deploying heavy communica- the cryogenic technology, mak- This achievement of institutions, facilities for Covid conspiracy angle behind the tion and earth observation ing an unceremonious exit Madhya Pradesh is a matter of Care Centres, essential medi- episode. satellites were handed over to from the ISRO. pride for every citizen of the cines, injection and oxygen were Kerala’s former director two Maldivian women, The case also saw then State. Chouhan said that today also made available. All due to general of police Siby Mathews, Mariam Rasheeda and Fauzia Chief Minister K the public-participation model of these arrangements also, we then Deputy Director of Hassan, by space scientists Karunanakaran losing his job Madhya Pradesh is a matter of have controlled corona to a Intelligence Bureau RB Nambi Narayanan and D following allegations that an curiosity in the entire country. great extent on time. Sreekumar and a host of junior Sasikumaran. IPS officer Raman Srivastava, People are wondering how Continued on Page 3 level police officers figure as Narayanan, Sasikumaran a close associate of the former, Madhya Pradesh actually over- accused in the FIR, according and the two Maldivian women was also involved in the came corona in time and to sources in the CBI. (one of whom was employed in case. achieved maximum achieve- & The ISRO spy case centred the Maldives Army) were After the conclusion of the ment in the campaign of vacci- round allegations made by a arrested along with some per- CBI probe, Cherian Philip, nation. The credit for this goes 6 67 &7 8 &7 section of the media in Kerala sons in Karnataka and Andhra considered as an acolyte of then to the people of my State, who 7&8'987: that sensitive documents per- Pradesh with whom the Chief Minister AK Antony, understood their responsibility 2 7:&9;<7' taining to the development of women had some kind of wrote articles that the spy case " # $# " # %&' " %# through their solidarity. % :8':;8 cryogenic engine used to power liaisons. was a cock and bull story. ( % . R ! (&R & ! ) + / &$ !./-.012 pace with time but still only 30 been running a dhabas at staff strength to four com- Gupta, who used to deliver tif- # per cent of students are com- Nirankari colony for years, pared to nine earlier. But, still fin to more than 700 flats in -) ven after the lifting of the ing to have food here compared said 60 per cent of flats got paying the remaining staff is these areas, has come to halt as ! ECovid lockdown in Delhi, to the time before lockdown,” vacant in the area after Covid- becoming difficult as I have lost his customer base has reduced !! ! !! dhaba owners in areas around he said. 19 hit Delhi. 90 per cent of the revenue. I do to just 80 to 90. the north campus of the Delhi Many dhabas owners have “The situation is still flus- not know if the situation is “The loss of customers due !./-.012 Hong Kong: The final edition !./-.012 University are experiencing reduced the number of staff tered as even after cases of going to be restored soon. We to the pandemic has not of Hong Kong’s last remaining around 70 per cent less busi- and some are planning to close coronavirus came down, the are frustrated and economically destroyed my income but my ours after Supreme Court’s pro-democracy paper sold out he Delhi Police Special Cell ness due to the mass exodus of the business. Ajay Kumar, a res- students are not returning at shattered,” he said. dream and family too. The long Htongue-lashing, the in hours on Thursday, as read- Thas arrested four students students from the areas. ident of Indra Vihar, who has that pace. We have reduced Similarly, the life of Binod disturbance followed by lock- Andhra Pradesh Government ers scooped up all 1 million from Ladakh’s Kargil area in Areas such as Mukharjee down has driven me to despair,” on Saturday cancelled the AP copies of the Apple Daily, connection with the Israel Nagar, Vijay Nagar, Nehru he said. SSC (Class X) public examina- whose closure was yet another Embassy blast case in the Vihar, Gandhi Vihar, Indra Anahul Hasan, who start- tions and promoted the stu- sign of China’s tightening grip national Capital. Vihar, Outram Lane, etc, are ed Mother’s Rasoi at Wazirabad dents in view of the Covid-19 on the semi-autonomous city. The accused persons have home to thousands of students after borrowing money from situation. State Education Across the densely popu- been identified as Nazir preparing for civil services and friends and relatives three years Minister A Suresh said the lated metropolis, people lined Hussain (26), Zulfikar Ali other competitive exams but back after students started Government took the deci- up early in the morning to buy Wazir (25), Aiaz Hussain (28) their mass exodus ahead of shifting in the areas due to sion to safeguard the students’ the paper, which in recent and Muzammil Hussain (25), Covid-19 related lockdown has cheap rent, said he has no health in view of the rapid years has become an increas- all residents of village Thang in had debilitating economic courage to start it afresh. spread of coronavirus. ingly outspoken critic of district Kargil. impact on eateries business, “I have shut it down days The July 10 examinations Chinese and Hong Kong “In a joint operation with including home delivery. after the lockdown was were scheduled to be held in authorities’ efforts to limit the a Central intelligence agency Kuldeep Bhatiya, who runs imposed. We had also started March but were first put off due freedoms found here but not in and Kargil Police, the Special Aapki Apni Rasoi at Nehru a tiffin service for students but to the impending elections to mainland China. The paper Cell of Delhi Police has Vihar for over 20 years, said he that too failed completely dur- local bodies and subsequently was gone from newsstands by detained four persons from had never experienced such a ing the period as many students due to the Covid-19 lockdown. 8:30 am. Kargil in connection with con- low footfall. “When we vacated their flats without pay- As restrictions were The newspaper said it was spiracy to plan and execute ter- reopened dhabas after lock- ing the due. I cannot explain relaxed, the Government forced to cease operations after ror activities in the national down relaxation was the suffering my family has announced the exams will be police froze $2.3 million of its Capital,” said Chinmoy Biswal, announced, only a few cus- gone through. I am selling conducted from July 10, by cur- assets, searched its office and the spokesperson of Delhi tomers visited and ordered eggs and vegetables now to feed tailing the number of papers arrested five top editors. AP Police. food for the week. It gathered my family,” he said. from 11 to six. Detailed report on P8 !"#!$!%
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The roof is the artisans of the country, entry to Fabindia’s FabFamily Speaking about the part- Thursday the Paliwal House, Jaisalmer is a beautiful city made by parallel wooden log joined hands to launch an loyalty programmes at higher nership, Rama Mohan Rao Jaisalmer, Rajasthan from showcasing grandeur of yellow joined together in a row, which exclusive co-branded contact- tiers (Gold and Platinum) Amara, Managing Director & Desert Village open air exhibi- stone carvings. It is known as gives strength to the heavy less credit card - Fabindia SBI which is otherwise provided to Chief Executive Officer, SBI tion of Manav Sangrahalaya Swarnanagarni because of all beam of the wood. Which is Card. The card is designed with the customers only after qual- Card, said, “It has always been has been presented online with the grand and attractive archi- made a soil-resistant water thoughtfully curated benefits ifying the minimum annual our endeavor at SBI Card to its basic information and pho- tectural structures built with barrier. The house also has two and privileges to offer a reward- spending of INR 30,000 and bring best-in-class products, tographs and videos. yellow stones. underground chambers which ing shopping experience to its INR 75,000 respectively. services and an unmatched 16) 0 About this exhibition, Paliwal. In the 13th century, About the Paliwal House are used as rest rooms. In premium customers and comes Fabindia SBI Card SELECT experience to our customers. Praveen Kumar Mishra, they left this place and moved Ashok Kumar Sharma, addition to the decoration on in two variants - Fabindia SBI offers 10% value back to cus- We are delighted to have ayshri Gayatri Food Products Director, IGRMS said that – A towards the interior region of Assistant Keeper told that – the front of the house and on Card SELECT and Fabindia tomers buying in-stores at Fabindia as our partners to J(JGF), one of the leading community of Adi-Gond Jaisalmer. Here the group estab- Paliwal style housing is an the wood, the intricately print- SBI Card. Fabindia along with compli- bring yet another powerful dairy product manufacturers in Brahmins who had been living lished 84 villages which were indicator of home splendour. ed forged perforations on the The new co-branded con- mentary domestic airport and unique value proposition the Central India, continues to in Paliwal district for a long known as "Khera". These vil- Here the wealthy people like to stone have been characteristic tactless credit card combines lounge access. The card also to our affluent and premium invest in latest technology of time came to be known as lages were having beautiful make a comfortable living with of the Paliwal houses. the best in class rewards points offers milestone benefits worth consumer segment." global standards to expand its product portfolio under both dairy and non-dairy products. 2 Motivated by the increasing demand of Milk Magic dairy products portfolio, JGF is soon D!1O launching five variants each of 5+ 2 Milk Pouches and Flavoured Milk, as well as Dairy .F 16) 0 nous knowledge and why it is to store water. Whitener. important for us. He detailed He also requested that all of Additionally, JGF had 2 egional Museum of Natural about Peepal, Banayan, Ashok, us together should conserve all recently introduced Milk Magic RHistory, Bhopal is organis- Tulsi and Amla trees. These the natural resources found in Rasmalai in two flavours – 2!-6. ing an Online Summer Nature trees are huge and their leaves nature because their presence Classic and Kesar, and is soon Study Programme (Green are large in size, due to which is very important for our life. introducing two more flavours he Central Bureau of Teens) from June 14 to 25, lot of oxygen is produced. Manik Lal Gupta, Scientist-C of Rasmalai namely – Mango TInvestigation has registered a 2021. On Thursday in the sev- Along with this, he explained was the coordinator of this pro- and Chocolate. Additionally, case on a complaint against the enth session of the program about Cow, Peacock, King gramme. JGF is also planning to launch then Branch Manager, State Manoj Kumar Sharma, Cobra etc. The participants After this, the museum a range of ‘Ready-to-Eat’ vari- Bank of India, Khajrana Square Scientist- C and In-charge of were also told in detailed about organised a lecture on ety of packaged food products. Branch, Indore (Madhya the Museum, detailed infor- their importances, uses and Traditional Conservational Jayshri Gayatri Food Pradesh) and others including a mation to the participants measures for their conserva- Programme of nature and nat- Products (JGF) is internation- private person, unknown per- about the Conservation of tion. ural resources on June 24, ally known for producing sons on the allegations that the Natural Resources through During the lecture, water Under the Online Summer hygienic and high-quality dairy said public servant perpetrated indigenous scientific knowl- conservation was also Nature Study Programme products that are rich in taste, the fraud on the bank by illegal- edge. Nearly 80 participants explained. He appealed to (Green Cubs). Scientist-C, aroma & nutritive value. The ly sanctioning and disbursing the from all over the country make people aware about water Manik Lal Gupta, gave infor- entire range of Milk Magic bank funds of Rs 11,84,71,217 joined in this programme. conservation and to use water mation to the participants products is available at the (approx) through Overdraft facil- During the programme, with your intelligence and about the traditional conser- brand’s exclusive outlet in ities in 18 Overdraft (OD) Manoj Kumar Sharma told the need. In Rajasthan and Gujarat vation of nature and natural .#-. /#-.' ) $) ' Bhopal at Arera Colony and on Accounts in the name of ficti- participants that what is indige- big wells and Babaris are used resources. % Food on door app for home tious persons & fraudulently delivery. The brand will be marking a Lien on Fixed soon seen on shelves of large Deposits of bank customers dur- A format grocery retail stores ing the period 2018 to 2021. -#! - %& % such Reliance Fresh and It was further alleged that the DMart, among others. said public servant routed the 16) 0 Kishan Modi, Managing misappropriated bank funds 16) 0 mium outlet, we aim to take ishatpura police have booked a youth for sexually assault- Director, Jayshri Gayatri Food through different bank accounts Honda’s fun motorcycles closer Ning a 32-year-old woman at Gas Rahat Colony ; accused sex- Products (JGFP), expressed, which were received in the var- onda Motorcycle & to customers in Bhopal and ually exploited the victim for the past six months by threaten- “For over seven years, we have ious bank accounts of her hus- HScooter India Pvt. Ltd. bring to them our mid-size ing her of life and killing her family. been producing hygienic and band and her family members. (HMSI) on Thursday elevated range of premium motorcycles.” Police have booked Deepak Singh for sexually assaulting and superior quality dairy products The said bank funds were the Go Riding spirit with the Noteworthy, the differen- exploiting the victim.A case was registered after complaint was that meet the high standard allegedly invested in inauguration of premium big tiated Silver Wings expanded lodged by the victim with the Nishatpura Garden police stating requirements of the overseas security/stock market and else- bike business vertical the from its first Gurgaon show- that the victim used to visit her house as he was her son of her markets. Being a dairy tech- where. An alleged loss of Rs Honda BigWing in Bhopal room ending FY‘20 to over 40 husband’s friend and in the month of January this year he sex- nologist myself, I take keen 11,84,71,217 (approx.) was (Address: 253/253A, Old BigWing dealerships across ually assaulted her and by threatening her of life and told to keep interest in innovating new caused to the Bank. It was also Ashoka Garden, Raisen Road both BigWing Topline (for mum.Later the victim was threatened of making the atrocity pub- products and upgrading the alleged that one of the Bank cus- Bhopal-462023). entire premium motorcycle lic and defamer her after which she lodged complaint with the manufacturing facility to match tomers requested for renewal of Speaking on the inaugura- range from 300cc to 1800cc) The details of the accused are yet to be found. Based on the com- world standards. Last year we the FD, who thereupon found tion of BigWing in Bhopal, and BigWing (exclusively for plaint the Police have registered a case under sections 376 and have successfully launched our the said FD was marked as Yadvinder Singh Guleria, mid-size motorcycle segment) 506 of the IPC and have started further investigation. The accused international high quality dairy lien/collateral security against Director - Sales & Marketing, retail formats. is still absconding and search has been intensified, said police. products range under the one to OD Account, but the cus- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter Diverse Product Portfolio During the investigation police found that the accused was brand Milk Magic in the Indian tomer denied any consent/ infor- India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Our focus Honda’s premium motorcycle a frequent visitor at victim’s house and developed friendship and domestic market, which is mation towards the lien/collat- is on expansion of Honda retail format is led by the later when she was alone he sexually assaulted her and contin- growing leaps and bounds with eral security or having connec- BigWing (Honda’s exclusive BigWing Top line in top met- ued to threaten her.After committing the heinous crime the the increased household tion/ knowledge of the OD premium motorcycle network) immersive experience closer to ed to inaugurate BigWing in ros and BigWing in other accused threatened her and she braved to inform the incident demand for packaged food account holder. to deliver a truly differentiated customer. Today, we are delight- Bhopal. Through this new pre- demand centers. to the family and lodged a complaint with the police. products.” * # !! ( ) ! ( 16) 0 25-year-old man committed Asuicide by hanging with the * + 16) 0 %! ! ! ceiling at his house in ! ! ! Dhammara under Gunga police ccording to the latest ! #!! station area on Wednesday; man 16) 0 % # Aresearch conducted by & '! committed suicide after his wife # ! ! Niramaya Research asked to restrain from liquor. n the occasion of Kabir (! ! Foundation, it has come to light ! !! Police said that the deceased OJayanti 'Nirgun Gaan' was that most of the complications ! ! Ram Narayan Kushwaha com- presented online here on !)! ! and deaths caused in Covid # # mitted suicide at his house in the Thursday. * ! ) Patients are actually major ! evening. He was rushed to near- Nirgun Gaan was organ- + ,$ adverse effects of the aggressive ! ! by hospital where he was ised by the Department of and non-scientific medications declared dead. In the initial Culture, Government of (!! ! given at the mild stage and not investigation the family members Madhya Pradesh, Tribal Folk ! " ) 0 # ) ) "" due to the virus itself. told police that deceased had dis- Arts and Boli Development ( % This research paper has mortality. pute with his wife and used to Academy. The scintillating per- and from Padma Prahlad been prepared on the basis of He further added that no fight frequently with him. formance was given by Prahlad Singh Tipanya. Prahlad has researches published in the human trial has ever been con- On Wednesday the deceased Singh Gehlot, Ujjain and been singing Nirguni since last world's top medical journals ducted on Paracetamol in virus was found hanging with the ceil- Anjana Saxena, Indore. It was thirty years, and has performed ' ! ! !! establishes how Paracetamol infections in the past 70 years, ing. The deceased came heavily broadcast live on the depart- on many big forums of the interferes in the body's natur- whereas the trials on animals drunk and had a fight with wife ment's YouTube channel. State. al response to a virus but also failed. On the contrary many who wanted him to stop drink- The first presentation was In the second presenta- causes the critical conditions worldwide trials have proven ing liquor for good.Body was given by Prahlad Singh Gehlot tion, the verses of Kabir were O& . #P ! ! like Cytokine Storm, inflam- that lowered fever in virus sent for the post mortem after by performing Bhajans of presented by Anjana Saxena. mation in lungs and coagula- infections causes replication the preliminary investigation. Gorakhnath and Bhrtarhari. She performed Guru Vandana, 16) 0 London recited "Gali Ghalib ki" ten by 'Lonard William Woolf' tion, the major causes of deaths of the virus as well as it disturbs The police have registered He started off with Gajanand Sadho Jag Baurana, Maya that focused on her stay in on the life of Sri Lanka, said that of Covid patients recently. the homeostasis balance and a case under section 174 of the Ganpati bole Manava- Thugni Hum Jani, Kaya Nahi he Poets Meet 'Vishwa Rang' Delhi. Senior writer Shikha "The Village in the Jungle" by According to Vivek Sheel the immune system, especial- CrPC and started further inves- Gorakhnath, Gorakhnath Yogi Teri Nahi Teri, Jhini Re Jhini. Tat the international level Vashney, while describing her 'Lenard William Woolf' The Aggarwal, Chairman, ly the B cells and T cells are not tigation. Police suspects that Nath bole- Gorakhvani, She was accompanied on was held online on Thursday. It pain on the plight of cultural novel 'Jungle' is a poignant Niramaya Research able to make antibodies against family dispute was the reason Chanda Bina Kaisi Chandni- Harmonium by Laxman was jointly organized by Shared heritage and said that a haveli of account of the historical truth Foundation, A not for profit the virus. behind the suicide. Suicide Bhritarhari Pingla dialogue by Bansal, on Tabla by Amit World, Netherlands, Vishwa Ghalib still exists in Old Delhi. related to the undeveloped rural trust, “The prescriptions of He further says that using note was not found and to Roopa Bai, and Ram Baje Ho Nasurkar and on Violin by Rang, Bharatiya Gyan Peeth where he spent the last few years society of Sri Lanka under colo- Paracetamol and other medi- antipyretics post vaccination is ascertain the reason behind the Tambura Kaya Garh and more. Dinedh Sonvan. and Vanamali Srijan Peeth on of his life. Where 150 years ago nial rule.A very beautiful, suc- cines at the mild stage are also causing low or no anti- suicide is not possible and rea- He was accompanoed by Anjana Saxena is a post Zoom and Facebook Live. he used to be a great poet of cessful and memorable pro- totally against the scientific bodies in such cases. Similar son would be investigated. Dinesh Deora and Sharad graduate in music from Raja For the first time in the Urdu. Where after the death of grammr was held. It was con- evidence. No medical literature fact has come to the light from Meanwhile, a 26-year mar- Gehlot on vocals, on Dhalak by Man Singh University, Gwalior, world of literature, Rama Ghalib in 1869 the people had ducted by Shivangi Shukla, a or researches support lowering the tests conducted by King ried woman committed suicide Virendra Pachlania, on Violin you are continuously taking Takshak, Director of Shared taken over. young writer from Netherlands. of fever in Virus Infections and George Medical College by hanging with the ceiling at by Premji Gandharva and on classical singing from World, Netherlands, welcomed Young writer Ridma Writers and poets from on the contrary every research Lucknow where only 7% fully Radhakirshnapuram under Tabla by Babulal Gandharva. Ramakant Dubey. Anjana has the overseas Indian creators Lanskar from Sri Lanka, while Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and trial shows that giving vaccinated people could devel- Chola Mandir police station Prahlad Singh Gehlot got given her performances in and all literary lovers. presenting thesis on the novel London, Ukraine, Norway and antipyretics will not only op antibodies against the area in the night on inspiration for singing from his many prestigious forums of the Shikha Vashney from 'The Village in the Jungle' writ- India participated in this event. increase morbidity but also virus. Wednesday. mother Phundi Bai at home country.
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In the Mident VD Sharma said paign, vaccination campaign in also be called dhapli, is used in CChouhan has said that so in the country in terms of last 24 hours, 255 patients of that the party organization of ! ! ! # Madhya Pradesh. He explained nder the Gamak series on it. In Charbait, every type of far about 35 lakh people have Corona infection. Chouhan Corona have recovered. Madhya Pradesh is the ideal in detail how Madhya Pradesh UFriday, Char Bait Muqabla poetry is sung in several ragas been administered corona vac- said that there should be no No new cases in 31 districts organization and will work $ ! !) is making its mark at the was held on YouTube and in a specific rhythm on the beat cine under the vaccination carelessness. Covid appropriate No new case of Corona has with full force for 'Swavalambi ! ! national level. The National Facebook Live of Madhya of daaf. campaign launched in the State behavior must be adopted and been reported in 31 districts of Mandal-Active Booth'. President has congratulated Pradesh State Tribal Museum. It is said that at one time from June 21. We have to pro- Corona protocol must be fol- the state. In two districts of the How to take it further, it ! the people, government and Ustad Lal Miyan, artist of the popularity of Char Bait was tect everyone from corona lowed. With a little carelessness, state, Indore and Bhopal, 10 was discussed in the meeting of ! ! organization of the state for Anjuman-e-Gulistan-e- at its peak. Like qawwali, there infection by fulfilling the target Corona infection can spread and 15 new cases have been the working committee. To ! ! ! ! ! making a record of vaccination. Charbait Party, Bhopal and was a lot of craze among the of complete vaccination in again. reported respectively. In 19 strengthen the organization, ! $ # Our admiration has boosted Bazm-e-Shahid Charbait Party Rasikas for Charbait too. Char Madhya Pradesh soon. Chouhan was reviewing districts including Raisen, we have decided that our man- !!! ! our morale. artist Ustad Mohd. Mukhtar Bait in India is believed to be The vaccination work will the status of Corona and vac- Sagar, Damoh, Gwalior, Dhar, dals should become self-sup- ! ! BJP is going to recruit two performed at Charbait four hundred years old. continue even as and when cination work in the state Harda, Hoshangabad, porting and booths should $3 N health volunteers from village Muqabla. Many poets of Bhopal have doses are made available by the through video conferencing Khargone, Mandsaur, work more actively, there was to village, one of them will be On this occasion, Nusrat contributed significantly in central government.Chouhan today. All concerned were pre- Narsinghpur, Rajgarh, a discussion about this and the that this first meeting of the a woman and a youth worker. Mehdi, Director, Madhya making the subject material of said that vaccine is a protective sent in the meeting. Shajapur, Agar-Malwa, party leaders also presented newly formed working com- Earlier, national BJP pres- Pradesh Urdu Academy, while Charbait literary, among them shield against Corona. On Thursday, 7.05 lakh Barwani, Betul, Chhatarpur, their views on how the work- mittee was historic in many ident JP Nadda virtually giving information about Char Munshi Bhopali, Kaif Bhopali, Everyone above 18 in the state people were vaccinated against Morena, Seoni and Ujjain dis- ing committee members ways. For the first time, the addressing the committee said Bait said that Charbait is only Sheri Bhopali, Basit Bhopali, must get vaccinated. Adequate Corona under the Vaccination trict, one to four new cases of should play their role in this meeting of the Working Congress has created a record a form of poetry, it has four Taj Bhopali, Sahib Bhopali, doses of vaccine are available in Maha Abhiyan in the state. Corona cases have been report- work. can subsist. Committee was organized in a of corruption and deceit, we are lines in each band. It is written Vakil Bhopali, Zaki Warsi, Syed the state. Doses of vaccine were admin- ed.Three districts of the state E-training is going on to semi-virtual manner. building records of develop- in a special Bahr i.e. metre. The Ramzan Ali and Ishrat Qadri Chouhan said that Corona istered to 17.42 lakh persons on viz. Alirajpur, Burhanpur and strengthen the organization Sharma said that the meet- ment in Madhya Pradesh. We basis of Charbait is singing and and more. infection has almost ended in June 21 and 11.43 lakh persons Khandwa have become com- system and enable the worker. ing was addressed by National have had three governments in its singing has its own distinc- At the event, both the the state. Now only 62 new on June 23. pletely Corona free. There is District level training will start President JP Nadda. He appre- Madhya Pradesh in the last 15 tive color and charm that mes- groups were in tug of war and cases of Corona have been The weekly positivity rate neither any new case nor are from 26. ciated the state government and years and state made a lot of merizes the listeners. performed at thier best, leaving reported and there are 1280 in the state is 0.1 percent and there any active cases here. State President Sharma said the BJP organization of the progress. No instruments are played the listeners mesmerised. ! # D16/ puppies is very weak and they There are various NGOs people can inform us about are attacked by 9 different for reporting to police any them as we have enough land # even street dog puppies lost types of air-borne viruses, and cruelty done to dogs but there space to keep them but for this Stheir lives one after anoth- therefore, a 9x1 vaccine is is no such NGO which can take people should also help us”. $! er in few days. The reason of given to the puppies so that care of street dog puppies. “We will vaccinate and their deaths is still unknown. could fight any infection. Interestingly, Mhow has also take care of the puppies till it 16) 0 Bitches from two different Locals demanded that present- got a Government Veterinary is grown up. It is to be noted street dog families had given ly, there is no scheme of College, from where thousands that there are several localities abibganj police have nabbed birth to total 7 puppies, which Government or dog puppies of veterinary doctors take and colonies coming up in the Htwo persons who duped there were rearing at a vacant care homes for the care of street degree to cure animals and towns and cities and such peo- Anganwadi workers in the name plot at Vikas Tyagi's house in dog puppies; and therefore, which is spread in several ple can adopt puppies from us of transfer and promotion by Dharnaka, Mhow. The puppies the government should start a acres, still the veterinary college for the security of their posing as Special Assistant had grown 2 months-old and helpline number for puppies so has also no such facility to look colonies. We will also do ster- Minister and former Joint were playful; but suddenly, that those who are animal after the stray puppies. ilization of such puppies when Director Women and Child they started dying one after lovers can call and get the When ThePioneer asked they are gown up so they can't Development department; cash another at a day interval, and street dogs vaccinated. the dean of veterinary college, do reproduction”, he said. and electronic gadgets used in at last, the last puppy also lost Presently, there are cow M K Mehta, he said, “present- He further said, “It is to be the fraud were recovered from its life. shelters for cows, zoo for mon- ly we have no such facility to noted that people are spending their possession. Few people said there keys and forest areas for snakes, take care of stray puppies and thousands of rupees to main- Mahendra Kumar Tiwari might be an act of poisoning by where people can leave these we have no funds also, but if the tain the foreign breed dogs it (31) of Rewa and Ankit Mishra somebody; but one of the ani- animals if they are found in dis- people help us we will surely will be good if such people (21) of Allahbad UP were %# 1 # 2 # # ' ) mal lovers said that the tress; but there is no such start a helpline number for adopt this fully vaccinated nabbed after a complaint was # %' % immune system of street dogs' place for street dog puppies. street dogs puppies so that street dogs from us”. made by Special Assistant Minister and former Joint Director Women and Child 1 D Development Mahendra Singh O)" .. ) % 5 P +,$' +!-"$ Dwivedi. Police said that the com- plainant in his complaint stated "-. "$/ tested to expose their hideous M ! 5 ! ! can save their credibility which ,&""$-$./"$$ that accused are duping role. # ! ! lies in rags, “but we dare them Anganwadi workers in the name 0 “All the major leaders of ! ! ! to defy the law on this and they of transfer and promotion and Q Congress and their secret ! will see what they will see”. Chandigarh: Haryana Chief collecting lakhs of rupees in accomplices from AAP must be # ! Majithia, along with senior Minister Manohar Lal Khattar -&&%+& 123 Anuppur district and other parts R put through narco tests to get #! ! party leader Daljit Singh while paying rich tributes to Sant of the state. 16) 0 the truth on what role each one !! ! ! Cheema, said that the High Kabir Das on his birth anniver- after the preliminary investi- A complaint was filed 2 -- of them played in that con- ! Court indictment of Kunwar sary said that Kabir not only gation police have registered a regarding the fraud and after spiracy aimed not only desta- Vijay Partap for politicizing the fought against social evils but iscreants targeted a col- case under sections 457 and completion of the investigation 1 !-2% 1 bilizing the then government N whole process and now the also taught the lesson of human- Mlege at Jatkhedi under 380 of the IPC and started fur- the police have registered a case but also at destroying the age- orders of the Congress high ity and love to the world. Misrod police station and ther investigation. During the under section 419 and 420 of the hiromani Akali Dal (SAD) old trust between the devout the previous SIT actually command to complete the new During a state-level pro- escaped with goods worth Rs investigation police found that IPC.During the investigation of Stoday asked the SIT, inves- Sikh masses and the champions obeyed not the High Court but SIT report within a month gramme held at his residence, 45,000 ; complaint was lodged the lab was having goods on the case, a police team consti- tigating the Kotkapura firing of their interests, the SAD,” he political masters in Chandigarh clearly reveal that the conspir- Khattar said that the noble teach- on Thursday staff. April 1 when last checked and tuted and with special technical incident, to widen its scope and said. and Delhi. This is in total defi- acy against Akalis and their ings and ideals of Sant Kabir even The complainant, on Thursday it was found to be support arrested Mahendra probe the “hand” of Congress Majithia also expressed ance of the orders of the High government that started with today continue to guide human- Laxmiraman Chaturvedi burgled. Kumar Tiwari village Baghedi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) “surprise over the brazenness Court that the SIT is not the acts of sacrilege at that time ity towards equality and social lodged a complaint regarding Police suspects that people Chakghat district Rewa and in the “sacrilege conspiracy” to with which the Congress high answerable even to the State is still continuing. harmony, while his writings too burglary of valuables from the who are involved in activities at when he was quizzed in regards defame and destabilize the command has gone about issu- Government led by Capt SAD leaders said that continue to inspire the people Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan campus are involved in the bur- to the SIM used in the incident then State Government led by ing a deadline for the conclu- Amarinder Singh.” Navjot Singh Sidhu had open- down many generations.Quoting University. In his complaint glary and would be investigat- and he revealed that the SIM was Parkash Singh Badal. sion of the ongoing SIT probe. At the same time, the Akali ly admitted that Capt famous couplet of Sant Kabir Laxmiraman stated that on ed in the further investigation. provided by Ankit Mishra and Making the demand, Whose order is the SIT expect- leaders said that the Congress Amarinder had told him about “Jati pati na puche koi, hari Ka Thursday he found that goods Meanwhile, copper wire fraudulent money was deposit- senior Akali leader Bikram ed to obey — the High Court’s high command, their state unit, Congress party’s design to pur- bhaje Jo so hari Ka hoye,” he said of laboratory of the University worth valuables worth lakhs of ed in Ankit Mishra's account. Singh Majithia also demanded or Congress high command’s?” and the State Government have posely drag the probe till the that Kabir did not belong to any was missing and lodged a com- rupees was burgled from Ankit Mishra was caught from that all the “likely beneficiaries” In fact, the Congress lead- come to believe that only “ille- last six months of their tenure particular caste or community plaint with the Misrod Chatrashal Nagar under Piplani Nari Bari Chowk District of the sacrilege conspiracy dur- ers have let out the worst kept gal” arrests of Parkash Singh in order to create hype and but always worked for the well- police. police station area on Allahabad Uttar Pradesh due to ing the Akali regime be narco- secret in the State — that even Badal and Sukhbir Singh Badal milk the issue in the elections being of the entire humanity. Based on the complaint Wednesday. his involvement in the crime. )+ % ) " . 6 P $ $ $ 1 !-2% 1 Ministers for providing employ- Government.The police evicted no reason why it cannot give jobs Hayer said that during its ment to para sportspersons who them from the protest site, man- to them.They were referring to tenure, this government had 1 !-2% 1 am sorry,” said Punjab Chief have brought laurels to the State handling, even dragging some, the Punjab Cabinet's decision to given certificates and honors to IMinister Capt Amarinder and the country, and Sports and later detained them briefly. appoint Qadian MLA Fatehjang various sportspersons in the JP president J P Nadda on Singh to the para athletes of var- Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Talking to the media, para- Singh Bajwa's son Arjun Partap name of various awards, but had 1 !-2% 1 augment tertiary care facilities, BThursday praised several ious disciplines, who were man- Sodhi has proposed to bring this athlete Sanjeev Kumar said that Singh Bajwa as an inspector in shunned the amount of honour especially those pertaining to schemes and programmes initi- handled by the Punjab police agenda. they were not given jobs by the the Punjab Police and Ludhiana and the job they deserved. o effectively tackle the children, fungal infection, oxy- ated by the Khattar govern- during their protest dharna near Having won accolades in the state government despite assur- MLA Rakesh Pandey's son AAP MLA appealed to the Tonslaught of much-antici- gen supplies, manpower ment, including for conservation his official residence demanding national and international events, ances. “I have won many medals Bhisham Pandey as a naib tehsil- State Government to arrange pated third COVID wave, requirements, medicine stocks, of water, saying these can be jobs from the State Government. the protesting sports persons and awards, including the Punjab dar in the Revenue Department jobs and facilities for the athletes Punjab Chief Secretary Vini other consumables and testing showcased in the country and we Talking to the protesting declared that they wanted to government's prestigious on ''compassionate'' grounds. before eyeing for Olympic Mahajan on Thursday ordered facilities before the state faces need to create an environment to para athletes after the incident return the awards given by the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award,” AAP legislator Gurmeet medals. “The para athletes had to immediately inoculate all the the onslaught of the third virus replicate these. over a video call, the Chief state as a mark of protest. said Kumar.Another para-ath- Singh Meet Hayer said that the also staged a dharna last year to remaining healthcare workers wave. Nadda was speaking at a vir- Minister assured them of bring- To stop them, the police had lete, Veena Arora of Amritsar, special athletes were more qual- remind the government of the and their families, besides She directed to put in place tual meeting of the Haryana BJP ing the policy in the next Cabinet put up barricades on the road also asked the Punjab ified and fit for Government jobs promise of jobs and at that time stressing on the permanent adequate medical oxygen gen- State Executive. meeting to resolve their griev- leading to the Chief Minister's Government to provide jobs to than the sons of Congress MLAs the Congress state president and need-based improvement eration facilities at the medical Haryana Chief Minister ances. house. The protesting para-ath- them.Taking a dig at the gov- and leaders.The Amarinder Sunil Jakhar and advisor to the in the existing healthcare facil- colleges so that the oxygen con- Manohar Lal Khattar, state min- Capt Amarinder told the letes were joined by Aam Aadmi ernment, the protesters said that Singh-led Congress government Chief Minister, Capt Sandhu ities in the State. centrators can be shifted from isters Anil Vij and Kanwar Pal, para athletes that he has asked Party (AAP) leaders and work- if it could offer jobs to the sons made a lot of announcements for had promised to provide jobs Mahajan, chairing a high- there to other field hospitals. and party state in-charge Vinod the Sports Department to bring ers, and slogans were raised of two Congress MLAs on com- sportspersons, but most of them and award money soon,” he level meeting to review the pre- Mahajan also asked to pri- Tawde, joined the meeting a policy before the Council of against the Congress-led State passionate grounds, then there is are living in poverty now, he said. added. paredness of all four govern- oritize enhancement of spe- through video conferencing ment medical colleges in the cialist doctors through ongoing from here.Hitting out at the State, said that the health facil- recruitments, which she previous regimes, he said at one ities have been further ramped desired to be completed with- time Haryana used to be known "* + up by up to 25 percent at each in the next few weeks. for large-scale corruption, anar- medical college, with a total of The meeting discussed the chy, shady land deals, irregular- more than 1,430 Level-II beds, need of biomedical engineering ities in giving jobs, among oth- over 700 Level-III beds, includ- services division, felt during the ers. “This had become Haryana's # "777 ing 262 paediatrics beds to second COVID wave following identity,” Nadda said, adding effectively combat the possible which a stringent policy is being that after the BJP came to power surge in the deadly virus. formulated for maintenance of in 2014, the state's image From page 1 Pradesh topped the entire She said that additional medical equipment in future. changed and now it had become Along with this, vaccina- country in the matter of equipment worth over Rs 20 The ongoing work to install a progressive state.Under Modi's tion drives were carried out so Corona vaccinations on the crore was being purchased for medical oxygen plants and leadership, two vaccines were that people do not get affected first and second day. all four medical colleges in the requisite electricity supply was developed against COVID-19 in by corona infection in For the success achieved in State to meet the future demand. also reviewed in detail for each just nine months, he said while future. the vaccination campaign, the Heaping praises on the offi- healthcare institution. Besides, accusing Congress leaders of Chouhan said that a posi- Chief Minister has described it cials of the Health and Medical various inter-departmental indulging in criticism and trying tive environment was created in as a unique example of public Education Departments for coordination issues were also to demoralise the people of the the entire State before launch- participation. Due to public doing commendable job during ironed out at the meeting for country. "Earlier, some opposi- ing the vaccination campaign participation, about 17 lakh these difficult times, the Chief expediting the infrastructure tion leaders opposed the vac- on June 21. Public participation people could be given protec- Secretary asked both the depart- enhancement and recruit- cines, saying they are not guinea was also ensured in this. Due tion from Corona in just one ments to further upgrade and ments. pig or rats. to everyone’s efforts, Madhya day in the state. !"#!$!% 7
& *)(*+ > . )8 9:; '%.', ( 0 O & % &' P < ! ") New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on # 1 =:; ' Thursday lauded all ()$*& Government staff involved in timely issuance of passports NEW DELHI : Indian Army on Thursday issued the to citizens notwithstanding !./-.012 the Covid-19 pandemic.“We ing for Haryana school educa- Request for Information (RFI) to finalise the specifica- the coronavirus pandemic. In make it clear that each board tion board told the bench that tions for acquiring 1,750 Futuristic Infantry Combat an address at an event to he Supreme Court on may formulate their own the petitioner is seeking a uni- !./-.012 through social media. The exams Vehicles (FICVs) under the Make in India initiative to mark 'Passport Seva Divas', TThursday directed the State scheme. However, we further form formula for assessment. for both class 10 and 12 were can- destroy enemy tanks and carry troops. Jaishankar said the Ministry boards to declare internal make it clear that we are not “That we have already nion Education Minister celled by the CBSE in view of the The Indian Army says it wants to deploy the vehicles has integrated 174 Indian assessment results of Class 12 endorsing the correctness and made it clear that each board can URamesh Pokhiryal “Nishank” COVID-19 pandemic. The board in places like Eastern Ladakh along with desert and embassies and consulates examination by July 31, mak- validity of scheme that will be have their own scheme,” the will interact with students through has announced its alternative amphibious terrain. abroad with the passport ser- ing it clear that there can't be formulated by the concerned bench said. The court noted in social media on Friday and answer assessment policy for both the The FICV project vice programme. a "fit-all" scheme and each board..,” the bench said. its order that state of Assam has queries related to Class 10 and 12 classes. While schools have been has been in plans for a board was autonomous and During the hearing con- filed an affidavit stating that board exams, which were cancelled asked to submit class 10 marks till long time and the need > free to formulate its own eval- ducted through video-confer- examinations for class 10 and 12 in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. June 30, the deadline for schools to for a modern troops car- uation method for students. encing, the bench was told by an have been cancelled and scheme Nishank, who is in the All India compile class 12 marks is July 15. rier equipped with tank- New Delhi: After fugitive Stating that it will not pass any advocate appearing in the mat- is being formulated by the board Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) According to the policy for busting capabilities was diamond merchant Nirav direction for having a uni- ter that state boards which have for internal assessment of marks. undergoing treatment for post-Covid class 12 results, decided by a 13- felt during the recent Modi lost the first stage of his form scheme for assessment cancelled the class 12 examina- “That be done expedi- complications, said students have member panel set up by the board, Ladakh conflict. extradition appeal in the UK across the country, the court tions amid the pandemic may tiously. In addition, the scheme been sending him messages with the theory paper evaluation for- Due to the experi- High Court, the Ministry of directed the state boards to be asked to have a uniform must provide for a mecha- their queries and apprehensions. mula of 30 per cent weightage will ences in the Ladakh the- External Affairs on Thursday ensure that scheme be formu- scheme for assessing students. nism for redressal of grievance "Dear students, I am constant- be given to class 10 marks, 30 per atre, the Indian Army is said it has noted the decision lated at the earliest and not later “That may not be accept- of students after declaration of ly receiving a lot of your messages cent to class 11 marks and 40 per also looking at the and will continue its efforts to than 10 days from Thursday. able because every state board results as done by the CBSE and information. Also, you have cent weightage to class 12 marks prospect of acquiring pursue his early extradition A bench of Justices AM has their own scheme. It cannot and CISCE,” the bench said. expressed concern about my health. obtained in unit test/mid-term/pre- 350 light tanks in a to India to face Khanwilkar and Dinesh be uniform. We are not going The top court also noted For this, I would like to express my board examinations. phased manner, along with performance-based logistics, justice. Maheshwari observed that each to direct for uniform scheme. that National Institute of Open thanks to all of you and say that I The CBSE scheme further niche technologies, engineering support package, and board will have to evolve their Each board will have to evolve Schooling (NIOS) has cancelled am feeling healthy now. Some of elaborated that for class 10, the 30 other maintenance and training requirements. % ( own scheme. “We direct the their own scheme,” the bench the board examinations and is your apprehensions have also been per cent marks based on average The Light Tank is planned to be procured under the & P& boards to ensure that the scheme said, adding that each board is in the process of formulating the expressed in your messages. But theory component of best three 'Make-in-India' ethos and spirit of the Defence Acquisition New Delhi: A PIL filed by be formulated at the earliest and different and autonomous. It scheme for assessment. The was unable to communicate with performing subjects out of main Procedure (DAP) - 2020, the Indian Army has stated. advocate and BJP leader not later than 10 days from said each state boards have court was earlier informed by you due to this ongoing treatment five subjects will be taken. The Indian Army specified that it wants its less than Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay today and also declare the inter- experts to advise them and the Assam and Tripura govern- in the hospital. If you have any According to the evaluation cri- 25 tonnes tanks to be used for operations in High Altitude in the Supreme Court on nal assessment results by July 31, there cannot be a uniform all ments that they have cancelled other query related to the Central teria announced for class 10 stu- Area (HAA), marginal terrain (Rann), amphibious oper- Thursday sought direction 2021, like the time line specified India scheme for this. their state boards of Class 12 Board of Secondary Education dents, while 20 marks for each ations, etc. to the Centre and States to for CBSE and CISCE,” the bench “There cannot be a fit-all exam due to the pandemic. (CBSE) exams then you can send subject will be for internal assess- "The advancement in technology also facilitates that implement a citizens'' charter said in its order. scheme,” the bench observed, On June 17, the top court me on Twitter, Facebook, or also by ment as every year, 80 marks will the 'Light Tank' is having weapon systems and protection in every public service The top court was hearing adding, “We have made it clear was informed that out of 28 mail," he said in a series of tweets. be calculated on basis of the stu- of adequate capacity and is equipped suitably to operate department to ensure time a plea which has sought direc- that each board is autonomous States, six States have already The Union minister informed dents' performance in various in current/future threat spectrum, to support combat oper- bound delivery of goods and tions to states to not hold and they will have their own conducted the board exams, 18 that he will answer the queries of tests or exams throughout the ations as a weapon system," the RFI issued on April 23 services. board examinations in view of scheme”. The counsel appear- states have cancelled them. students on June 25 at 4 pm year. said. Agencies 2 !"0 !1 2 P $ ) 2 34 ," !./-.012 % !./-.012 M ! o examine the potency of !!) ! ! Tthe “Delta Plus” variant of ongress president Sonia Covid-19 in patients and the CGandhi on Thursday said !./-.012 efficacy of vaccines on it, the the party must play an active ! ! 89 Indian Council of Medical role in ensuring full Covid-19 ! ! he Government on Research (ICMR) and the vaccination coverage and #! TThursday dismissed reports National Institute of Virology address vaccine hesitancy ! alleging non-transparent dis- (NIV) will soon conduct a wherever evident. She also said ! ! N tribution of the jabs and clari- study in this regard. that the country needs to pre- fied that allocation of Covid-19 This comes after the Union pare for the possible third vaccines to a State is done Government found Delta Plus wave and take proactive mea- of vaccine supply. We must prices, the Congress chief said based on its population, case- cases in Maharashtra (Ratnagiri Plus should also behave (in a the variant. sures so that children are continue to put pressure on the it is causing an intolerable bur- load, utilisation efficiency and and Jalgaon) Kerala (Palakkad similar manner). We are work- Twenty-one cases of the spared this calamity. Her com- Union government which has, den on people and agitations wastage factors. and Pathanamthitta), Madhya ing in this direction. We have ‘Delta plus’ variant of Covid-19, ments come in the wake of the at our party's insistence, final- have been organised to high- It termed the allegations by Pradesh (Bhopal and Shivpuri) isolated this variant and we are considered highly infectious, BJP accusing the Congress of ly taken on the responsibility light how it is hurting farmers a certain media of non-trans- and also in Karnataka. going to conduct a study soon,” have been reported in aiding vaccine hesitancy. for this. At the same time, we and millions of families. Apart parent distribution of vaccines “The newly emerged Delta according to a report. Maharashtra threatening to Addressing a meeting of have to ensure that registration from fuel, the prices of many among states "completely with- Plus variant has possible Meanwhile, Dr Samiran massively dent the state’s fight party general secretaries and takes place, that vaccine hesi- other essential commodities out any basis, and not fully ly affected by the vaccine increased transmissibility, high- Panda, an ICMR scientist, said against the virus as experts in-charges of AICC in various tancy wherever evident is over- like pulses and edible oils too informed". wastage,” said the statement er binding capacity to the lung the research body is also close- warn that this variant may States, Sonia called upon party come and vaccine wastage is have skyrocketed causing wide- It said that more than 1.89 here. cells and resistance to mono- ly monitoring neutralisation trigger a third wave of the pan- leaders and workers to contin- minimised," she said address- spread distress, she noted. crore balance and unutilised So far, more than 30 crore clonal antibody treatment. capabilities of antibodies drawn demic in the state. ue to put pressure on the ing the party leaders virtually. "This price rise is taking Covid-19 vaccine doses are (30,33,27,440) vaccine doses "Looking at this scenario, from vaccine recipients. He Kerala, Karnataka, and Union Government to ensure Quoting experts, she said place at a time when livelihoods still available with the States have been administered by the Delta Plus variant could be a said results of the investigations Madhya Pradesh, too, have that the daily rate of vaccina- they are talking of a possible are lost in unprecedented num- and Union territories. "Over Centre to states/UTs since the concern, and a high watch should be out in the next few reported cases of this deadlier tion trebles so that 75 per cent third wave in a few months bers, when there is mounting two crore vaccine doses have massive vaccination drive should be undertaken and con- weeks. variety. And even though, only of the population gets fully vac- from now and some have unemployment and when eco- been administered in the first began on January 16. More tainment of affected zone “We are examining (virus) about 200 confirmed infec- cinated by end of this year. pointed to the vulnerability of nomic recovery is not a reali- 72 hours of the implementation than 58.34 lakh vaccine doses should be done reduce the samples drawn from various tions have been detected across "On the pandemic, let me children in the coming months. ty," she said. of the new revised guidelines of were given to the eligible ben- transmission," Dr Pragya locations to see if they get neu- the globe, of which 44 are in say that it is absolutely essen- "This too requires our urgent She also appreciating the the National COVID-19 eficiaries on Wednesday, Yadav, head of the NIV’s tralised by serum from Covid- India, fears remain that the tial that our party plays an attention,” she said. relief work carried out by party Vaccination Programme," the according to the Ministry. Maximum Containment 19 vaccine recipients,” he virus mutant may wreak havoc active role in ensuring full Talking about the white workers across the country ministry said in a statement In the new phase of the Facility, said. said. in the near future. vaccination coverage. At the paper on Covid management during the pandemic. "We here. universalisation of the Covid- “As per earlier data con- The scientist added that Union Health Ministry on national level, the daily rate of brought out by the Congress, she must continue our effort. The “Distribution of Covid-19 19 vaccination drive, the Centre cerning Delta variant, neutral- states should implement strict Tuesday advised Maharashtra, vaccination has to treble so that said it is being translated in other control rooms will continue to vaccine is done on the para- will procure and supply (free of ization was happening with the containment around infection Kerala and Madhya Pradesh on 75 per cent of our population languages. It is very detailed and function. The helplines too. meters- population of a state, cost) 75 per cent of the vaccines existing vaccines in India. clusters involving Delta-plus, Delta plus variant of Covid-19 gets fully vaccinated by end of needs to be disseminated wide- Emergency services like ambu- Caseload or disease burden, being produced by vaccine Though neutralization has continue to quarantine contacts after a significant number of this year," she said. ly. I hope this gets done urgent- lances and essential medicines and State’s utilisation efficien- manufacturers in the country dropped, it’s enough to protect and improve the pace of vac- cases were reported from "No doubt, this is depen- ly, she told the leaders. should continue to be provid- cy. The allocation is negative- to states/UTs, it added.. against Delta variant. Delta cination in regions reporting these states. dent entirely on the adequacy Referring to the rise in fuel ed," Sonia said. Q #%! ) R !"#"$ )' !./-.012 being held from June 22 to June new ideas to be incubated, 24. new start-ups promoted, taking oting that India's share is Toycathon-2021 was joint- new technology to traditional !./-.012 Nonly about 1.5 billion dol- ly launched by the Ministry of toy makers and creating new lars (over 11,000 crore) in the Education, Ministry of Women market demand, Modi said, he CBI has registered a case global toy market of approxi- and Child Development, adding that this is the inspira- Tagainst a branch manager mately 100 billion dollars Ministry of Micro, Small & tion behind events like of State Bank of India, her hus- ( 7.5 lakh crore), Prime Medium Enterprises, Toycathon. band who is a private person Minister Narendra Modi on Department for Promotion of He referred to the cheap and others on the allegations Thursday pitched for improv- Industry and Internal Trade data and growth of Internet-led that the accused public servant ing the country's standing in (DPIIT), Textile Ministry, rural connectivity and called perpetrated a fraud on the what he called 'Toyconomy' or Information and Broadcasting for exploration of possibilities bank by illegally sanctioning the economic aspects of Ministry and All India Council in virtual, digital and online and disbursing funds to the funds were allegedly invested in the toys and gaming industry. for Technical Education gaming in India. He also rued tune of 11,84,71,217 through the security/stock market and He regretted the fact that (AICTE) on January 5, 2021 to the fact that most of the online overdraft accounts in the name elsewhere. about 80 per cent of the toys crowd-source innovative toys and digital games available in of fictitious persons. “It was also alleged that one were being imported by India and games ideas. the market are not based on The agency registered the of the bank customers request- 0 $ # ! P $ # ) ' 2 !% with crores of rupees going He underlined that beyond Indian concepts and many case on a complaint from the ed for renewal of the FD, who abroad and called for changing numbers, the toy sector has the such games promote violence SBI against the then Branch thereupon found the said FD the situation as part of the capacity to bring progress and and cause mental stress. Manager, Khajrana Square was marked as lien/collateral nation’s "vocal for local toys" growth to the neediest seg- "Our focus should be on Branch, Indore (Madhya security against one such OD $ call. ments of society. developing toys, games that Pradesh) and others including account, but the customer Modi made the remarks Toy sector has its own present every aspect of a private person and conduct- denied any consent/ informa- after interacting with partici- small-scale industry, artisans Indianness in interesting, inter- ed searches at their premises. tion towards the lien/collater- pants of Toycathon-2021 via comprising rural population, active ways," Modi said. The alleged fraud was al security or having connec- # 0, - video conferencing during Dalits, poor people and tribal Emphasising the impor- committed through overdraft tion/knowledge of the OD which Union Ministers Piyush population, he noted and also tance of toys, he said if the facilities in 18 Overdraft (OD) account holder,” it said in a !./-.012 External Affairs (MEA) Foreign Minister Shah Goyal and Sanjay Dhotre were talked about the contribution child's first school is his or her Accounts in the name of ficti- statement. spokesperson Arindam Bagchi Mahmood Qureshi''s com- also present. of women in the sector. "In family, then the first book and tious persons and fraudulent- Searches were conducted at ndia on Thursday said it said at a media briefing. ments on New Delhi's role in He said the participation of order to take the benefits to the first friends are toys. The ly marking a Lien on Fixed the premises of the accused on Idesires normal relations with He was responding to a Afghanistan, Bagchi said India over 1,500 teams in the first these segments, we need to be prime minister also said that Deposits of bank customers Thursday at four places in Pakistan and it was for that question. brought electricity and built Toycathon signals the strength- vocal for local toys," Modi the 75th anniversary of India's during the period 2018 to Indore at the premises of the country to create a conducive "Pakistan must work dams, schools and healthcare ening of the 'Atmarnibhar asserted. Independence is a huge 2021, the agency said. accused which led to recovery atmosphere through measures towards creating a conducive infrastructure in that country. Bharat' programme. Around The PM emphasized the opportunity for the innova- It was further alleged that of incriminating documents, it including taking "credible, ver- atmosphere including by tak- "The world knows what 1.2 lakh participants from need to create interesting and tors and creators of the toy the accused branch manager added. ifiable and irreversible" action ing credible, verifiable and Pakistan has brought to across India registered and interactive games that "engage, industry. "Many incidents, routed the misappropriated The accused persons to not allow any territory under irreversible action to not allow Afghanistan," he said. submitted more than 17,000 entertain and educate". He also stories of our freedom fight- bank funds through different named in the case are the then its control to be used for cross- any territory under its control Bagchi said India supports ideas for the Toycathon 2021, called for new models of inno- ers and their valour and lead- bank accounts which were Branch Manager, SBI, Khajrana border terrorism. to be used for cross-border ter- the Afghan peace process and out of which 1,567 ideas were vation and financing to make ership can be created into received in the various bank Square Branch, Indore, Sweety "We desire normal rela- rorism against India in any is in touch with various stake- shortlisted for the three-day Indian toys competitive at the gaming concepts," he accounts of her husband and Suneria and her husband tions with all our neighbours manner," he said. holders including regional online Toycathon Grand Finale, global level. There is a need for stressed. her family members. 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$ & 56 12 The slaughtered pigeons con- offered them all assistance despite other and it was the grandfather sisted of rare varieties like Boccaro, the fact that all family members who initiated Christie to the world n a gruesome incident, activists American Fantail, Indian Fantail, were in quarantine,” said of birds,” said Devassia. Ibelonging to the ruling CPI(M) in Hungarian Mix and Modena which Jayakrishnan, Seva Bharati, district Though organisations like Kerala slaughtered more than 30 were painstakingly collected by the secretary, Alappuzha. Deena Dayal Seva Kendra and ornamental pigeons which were sixth standard student from friends The slaughtering of the birds is Swadeshi Jagran Manch have pro- being reared by 11-year-old Christi and well-wishers. seen as a stern warning issued by cured some pigeons and handed Devassia of Kanjikkuzhi village in “All the pigeons were my pets party leadership to its cadres and fel- them over to the family, the boy Alappuzha district. and used to play with me as if they low travellers not to have anything remains in a sombre mood. “Neighbours came to know were my own brethren,” a weeping to do with Sangh Parivar as part of The CPI(M) activists are known about the incident only on Tuesday Christie told The Pioneer. His sister its efforts to eradicate Hindu com- as tough task masters, especially as the family members were under Sanjana said the birds never left munalism, said Mukesh. They had with cadres who do not obey the quarantine. Covid-19 had claimed Christie alone and were with him ordered Devassia and family not to party diktats. The Pappinissery the life of Joseph, father of Devassia,” throughout the day. have any kind of association with Snake Venom Centre owned by for- said Asha Mukesh, ward member of “It was on the morning of June under isolation following the warriors against the pandemic in them. Since Devassia did not pay mer CPI(M) leader M V Raghavan the Panchayat, the first person to 3 we saw the caraccas of the birds death of Christie’s grandfather Kerala and ensure that help reach- any attention to the party diktat, the was set to fire by the party activists reach out to the family. She said the when our mother went to feed Joseph and there was no one es those in distress. CPI(M) commissars struck back by in 1987 following his expulsion incident happened during the inter- them,” said Sanjana. Since the entire to help them to get food and Devassia’s family members are slaughtering the ornamental doves from the party. The comrades vening night of June 2 and 3 right family was under quarantine and essential materials. The needs fellow travellers of the CPI(M). But being reared by Christie. burnt to death hundreds of cobras under the nose of V S isolation, they could not commu- of the family were taken care during the Covid-19 pandemic, the “My son is in a state of shock and King Cobras maintained by the Achuthanandan, former Chief nicate to the outside world anything of by Seva Bharathi, a Sangh party activists kept off the house because of the demise of my father Centre for harvesting venom to Minister, whose ancestral home is in about the incident, she said. Parivar outfit. Seva Bharati which put the former in crisis. “We with whom he had close relations. manufacture anti-dotes for snake the vicinity. The six-member family was volunteers are the frontline attended to their call for help and The two were attached to each bites. ! ,!1 . # %
5605 the Himalayan region. adding how “A large number of stu- wrote, “I request for your kind inter- In a separate development the dents travel abroad for pursuing high- vention so that an early approval is F n a day when Prime Minister Chief Minister also announced the er studies and amid an already critical received for Covaxin from WHO and $ ONarendra Modi was meeting the launching of 10 lakh credit card for situation, we must take every possible students do not face any problem. This 5605 Kashmir leaders Bengal Chief Minister the students of the State that would step to ease their lives.” will also benefit people travelling Mamata Banerjee on Thursday ques- enable them to pursue their higher In her letter to the Prime Minister abroad for job, business, education and ollowing a Calcutta High Court order a seven-member team tioned the BJP Government’s decision studies. written on Thursday the Chief Minister any other purpose.” Fof the National Human Rights Commission resumed its visit to downgrade Jammu and Kashmir “The students are our pride… in of violence-hit areas of Bengal from Thursday. into to a Union Territory saying the act order to help them in their higher stud- The team visited a number of places including Cooch Behar had brought bad name for India ies and researches the Government has in North Bengal and North 24 Parganas taking account of the worldwide. decided to afford them a credit card - -" alleged post-poll violence being perpetrated on the supporters Banerjee said, “What was the need facility of 10 lakh … the Government of the BJP, sources adding the team was collecting reports and to strip Jammu and Kashmir of state- will stand a guarantor for them and the Kolkata: With Chief Minister Mamata should be a valid ground to question evidences of violence including reports of police inaction. hood? People need freedom. If free- scheme will start from June 30 Banerjee virtually appearing in the pro- one’s judicial integrity. “I am asking The team would submit its reports to the High Court. dom is taken away, then everything is onwards,” the Chief Minister said on ceedings —as directed earlier by the Abhishek Manu Singhvi that if you felt A 5-member Bench of the High Court had on Monday dis- lost. It is not beneficial for the coun- Thursday adding the scheme would Bench of Justice Kaushik Chanda— that the Judge cannot deliver you jus- missed the government’s plea for recalling its order directing try,” adding how the situation that fol- continue for the students till the age of Nandigram elections case, hearing for tice, then why didn’t you raise it on the NHRC to examine all alleged cases of post-poll0 human rights lowed after it lost its statehood hit its 40 where after they would be required which, began in Calcutta High Court first day,” the Judge who had been a for- violations in the State. tourism industry.” to return the loan after getting jobs.” on Thursday. This, even as the con- mer Additional Solicitor General of Both the BJP and State Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar had She said (as a result of the situa- Meanwhile the Chief Minister has tention of the petitioner’s lawyer India said. been alleging rampant violence being perpetrated by the tion) “no tourist was able to visit also written to the Prime Minister Abhishek Manu Singhvi that the case He also asked whether Singhvi’s Trinamool Congress backed goons throughout the length and Kashmir for the last two years” and seeking urgent steps to ensure that be transferred to a different court on connection with a particular political breadth of the State that had left thousands of people home- attacked the BJP for running an “auto- Covaxin got the approval of the World the grounds of Judge’s saffron party (Congress) could impact his pro- less, properties worth crores destroyed and many people either C DD( cratic” regime. “Just like the vaccine Health Organisation. Covaxin is still antecedents was strongly refuted by fessional approach. Banerjee and the killed or maimed. crisis, this autocracy has also defamed not accepted in several countries. Justice Chanda who asked as to why the Trinamool Congress have challenged The Governor himself rushed to New Delhi last week where he Chief Executive Officer, Shri the country,” she said. “I have written to the Hon'ble PM issue was not raised on the very first the results of Nandigram elections and he met President Ram Nath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah TAmarnathji Shrine Board, Curiously Banerjee would not today seeking his intervention for an day of hearing. demanded its recounting which was and NHRC Chairman Justice Arun Mishra relating to them what Nitishwar Kumar on Thursday per- raise the question of Article 370 or early approval for COVAXIN from The Judge also wondered whether however refused by the Election he called ‘the most pathetic violence that has taken place in any formed Pratham Pooja on the auspi- 35A, which ensured special status for WHO,” the Chief Minister tweeted a Judges’ past political connections Commission. PNS region after the Independence.” cious occasion of — Jyeshtha Purnima at Holy Cave, amidst chant- ing of Vedic Mantras to invoke the blessings of Shri Amarnathji. Hawan was also performed seeking blessings of Baba Amarnathji. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board < '.8> has been organising Pratham Pooja on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha D(D 2 meeting. Maharashtra government and the CIDCO Earlier, the airport was to be developed Purnima every year to seek the bless- Acting on a directive by the Shiv Sena- if the new airport was not named after late by GVK which was running the Mumbai ings of Lord Shiva for the peaceful housands of farmers on Thursday took led MVA government, the CIDCO had D B Patil by August 15, the protesting farm- International Airport Ltd (MIAL). conduct of the Annual Yatra. Tout a morcha to the City and Industrial decided to name the NMIA after Thackeray. ers would stall the ongoing construction However, the MIAL was taken over last year Due to the current Covid-19 Development Corporation (CIDCO) in Subsequently, the State Government had of the airport. by AAHL and the same was approved by pandemic situation, Shri Amarnathji Navi Mumbai, demanding the naming of earlier this month formally announced that Meanwhile, it remains to be seen as to the Directorate of Civil Aviation, Airports Yatra 2021 has been cancelled, but the Navi Mumbai International Airport the new airport would be named after the what bearing the Maharashtra govern- Authority of India, SEBI, CCI and finally Shrine Board is committed to carry (NMIA) after their leader and late MP D late Shiv Sena chief. ment’s decision to allow M/s Adani Airport the CIDCO, which is overseeing the mega- out all religious rituals a per past prac- B Patil and threatened to stall the work at However, there have been protests by Holdings Ltd (AAHL) to operate the upcom- project. With the State Government's tice, the CEO, SASB said. airport construction from August 16, if their the supporters of late D B Patil against nam- ) + ' ing Navi Mumbai International Airport approval, the Gautam Adani-headed AAHL The CEO prayed for the good demand was not met. ing the NMIA after Thackeray. In the first (NMIA) will have on the raging airort becomes the biggest private airport oper- health and well-being of the people. A day after the Maharashtra govern- week of June, Maharashtra chief minister ) ! . ) renaming controversy. ator running several major airports like The CEO further said in order ment approved a proposal to allow M/s Uddhav Thackeray had called a meeting of ! At its weekly meeting presided over by Mumbai, Navi Mumbai (proposed), to respect the religious sentiments of Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) to a delegation of the protesting farmers. chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, the State Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Lucknow, millions of devotees worldwide, SASB operate the upcoming Navi Mumbai However, the meeting failed, with the CIDCO headquarters. As a fallout of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved a change besides three more likely in the near has made all the arrangements for International Airport (NMIA), the sup- farmer-representatives refusing to budge morcha taken out by the protesting farm- in ownership of the company from M/s GVK future. A wholly-owned subsidiary of carrying out traditional religious rit- porters of late Patil staged a protest in front from their stand. The farmers, who took out ers, vehicular traffic on various arterial Airport Developers Developers Limited to Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEHL), the AAHL uals at the Holy Cave. of the CIDCO headquarters against its deci- a morcha to the CIDCO, had earlier roads, including the Palm Beach Road, had M/s Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) now has a majority stake in the new airport, The SASB would perform morn- sion to name NMIA after late Shiv Sena planned to gherao the CIDCO Bhavan at been diverted. to develop and operate the upcoming Navi with 26 percent belonging to the AAI. ing and evening Arti of the Holy Ice chief Bal Thackeray. CBD Belapur. However, the police stopped A delegation of the protesting farmers Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) in Being developed on 1,160 hectares of Lingam at the Holy Cave Shrine from The supporters of later D B Patil, work- the protesters one kilometre away from the met the CIDCO’s Managing Director and the adjoining Thane-Raigad region. land, Mumbai International Airport is 28th June, 2021 to Shravan Purnima ing under the aegis of Navi Mumbai CIDCO building. submitted a memorandum, demanding the At the meetin, the MVA Cabinet a go expected to become operational in 2023- falling on 22nd August, 2021. International Airport Namakaran Kruti Not wanting to take any chances, the naming of the NMIA after late D B Patil. ahead to AAHL to be the new conces- 2024. When opened, it will become the The timing of the Arti would be Samiti, demanded the annulment of the local police had deployed more than 5,000 Addressing the protesting farmers, sionaire for the prestigious greenfield air- country’s leading airport over the next 6.00 a.m to 6.30 a.m in the morning decision to name the NMIA after late police personnel, 500 officers and Reserve farmer leader and former MP MP port being developed as a public-private decade for both domestic and international and 5.00 p.m to 5.30 p.m in the Thackeray taken by the CIDCO at its Board Police Force units on roads leading to the Ramsheth Thakur gave an ultimatum to the partnership (PPP) project. flights. evening. /5 * ! ,() D +5* ' ) :);77 Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir Government has ini- Officers, District Statistics & Planning Officer and tiated first enumeration and survey of migrato- other officers from all the districts. 0( 5!6/ D(D 2 ry tribal population in higher reaches with an aim The Tribal Affairs Department in collabora- to formulate a plan for extending benefits to migra- tion with District Administration and District acilitating the registration of an ambu- he Covid-19 infections in Maharashtra dropped tory population for their socio-economic uplift- Planning & Statistics organisation has initiated the Flance used by don-turned-politician Tto 9,844 and the deaths went up to 556 on ment. The survey will serve as baseline for allo- survey with set deadlines for completion of var- Mukhtar Ansari and his henchmen dur- Thursday, even as 9,371 patients were discharged after cation of funds for different schemes planned to ious stages. A common format developed for the ing his transit from Ropar jail to a Mohali full recovery from various hospitals across the State. cover the migratory population. survey includes details related to migration route Court House in Punjab in March this A day after the state logged 10,066 fresh infections The survey is likely to be completed by 31st , family particulars, educational status, health and year, finally took its toll when then assis- and 508 deaths, the infections came down marginal- July 2021. Tribal Affairs Department has ear- animal husbandry facilities, Livelihood and tant regional transport officer (ARTO) of ly, while the deaths climbed by 48. marked a budget of 3 Cr for the first enumera- skilling requirement among other parameters. Barabanki was suspended by the State Of the 556 deaths reported, 197 were current fatal- tion/ survey of nomadic migratory population for On completion of family the process of digi- Government on Thursday. A depart- ities, while the remaining 359 were “old and unac- providing targeted benefits and assistance to com- tisation and smart card with complete family mental probe has also been ordered counted deaths” which have been added to the state munity in a phased manner. These initiatives details will be initiated. The smart cards will serve against the official. total Covid-19 toll as part of the ongoing reconcilia- include healthcare facilities, livestock health, multiple purposes for a range to facilities to be The Government action came after tion process. Rights awareness, education, skill development, extended to the tribal migratory population. it surfaced that the vehicle registration With 556 deaths, the Covid-19 toll in the state tribal products marketing and a number of other A list of 14 major migratory routes was dis- was done on the basis of fake documents jumped from 1,19,303 to 1,19,859.. Similarly, with support initiatives. cussed in the meeting and district teams were of the ambulance. Additional District 9,371 fresh infections, the total infections in the state 0( 5!6/ Corona patients, thwarting fur- Department is also coordinating with districts asked to minutely work on the migratory routes Magistrate (ADM) of Barabanki, Ram crossed the 60 lakh mark as the cases climbed from ther spread in rural areas. He in Ladakh UT, Punjab and Himachal for infor- and suggest facilities required for the population. Asrey confirmed the development. 59,97,587 to 60,0,74,31. stablishing direct commu- also advised the pradhans to mation on inter-State/UT migration He also asked for active association of PRIs , stake- Former ARTO, Rajeshwar Yadav As 9371 patients were discharged from the hos- Enication to ensure local par- engage in mass plantation dri- Secretary, Tribal Affairs, Shahid Iqbal holders and community representatives for ensur- was suspended in connection with the pitals across the state after full recovery, the total num- ticipation, Chief Minister Yogi ves in respective villages. Choudhary held a detailed interaction with ing fool-proof planning and development as an fake ambulance papers case. ber of people discharged from the hospitals since the Adityanath has written to all Concerned about further District Nodal Officers (ADCs), Chief Planning outcome of the survey. PNS Yadav is currently posted at Regional second week of March last year increased from newly-elected gram pradhans corona spread in rural areas, Transport Office (RTO), in Ballia. A 57,53,290 to 57,62,661. The recovery rate in the State (village heads) urging them to Yogi in his letter appealed to Special Investigation Team (SIT) was set stood static at 95.93 per cent. initiate preventive measures in newly elected pradhans to gen- up by the UP Police to probe the case. The total “active cases” in the State dropped from view of a probable third Covid erate awareness about the viral On April 2, a case was registered in 1,21,859 to 1,21,767. The fatality rate in the state rose wave in the coming months. infection, prepare to save vil- Barabanki after the documents of the from 1.99 per cent to 2 per cent. Yogi made a four-point appeal lagers from communicable dis- ambulance bearing UP registration num- Mumbai recorded 20 deaths and 773 infections. to the new rural officials, say- eases during the monsoons ber were found to be fake. On March 31, As a result, the Covid-19 toll in the metropolis ing: “We have to save people’s and ensure that everyone BSP MLA from Mau, Mukhtar Ansari increased from 15,338 to 15,348, while the infected lives as well as their liveli- adopted Covid appropriate was taken from Ropar jail and produced cases in Mumbai went up from 7,21,963 to 7,22,736. hood.” The letters were hand- behaviour to prevent trans- before a Mohali court in connection with Mumbai with 18,687 cases emerged as the first in delivered to the pradhans mission of the virus. an alleged extortion case in Punjab of the state in terms of maximum number of “active cases” through respective district Written in Hindi, the chief 2019. After an initial probe, the name and in the state, while Pune with 17,363 stood second, fol- authorities. minister said in his letter, “Dear address given for the registration of the lowed by Thane (12,999), Sangli (9753), Kolhapur Stating that Uttar Pradesh pradhanji, I would like to ambulance were found to be false. (9704), Satara (7099), Ratnagiri (5961), Raigad (4912) has been able to control the sec- extend my greetings on your The Barabanki police so far arrested and Sindhudurg (4640). Of the 4.03.60,931 samples ond corona wave, the CM asked victory. I urge you to help pre- half a dozen persons including Dr Alka sent to various laboratories across the State so far, gram pradhans to ensure prop- vent a third Covid wave in your Rai, whose nursing home’s papers were 60,07,431 have tested positive (15.01 per cent) for er surveillance through ‘sur- respective village with an aim to used to get the vehicle registered as an Covid-19 until Thursday. veillance committees’ that realise the Honourable Prime ambulance in the RTO office at Currently, 6,32,453 people are in home quaran- played a pivotal role in timely Minister’s dream of ‘Mera Gaon - ' 5 $ ! Barabanki. tine while 4166 people are in institutional quarantine. identification and isolation of Corona Mukt Gaon.’” !"#!$!% <
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Minister, declared internal Emergency and arrested all those who questioned her authority to ? # ? continue in office despite the Allahabad High Court declaring her 1971 election to the Lok Sabha from Rae Bareli null and , ? void for using fraudulent means. + , $ According to Shanti . ! . , ! ) D ( Bhushan, the lawyer who , ? - # appeared for Raj Narain Singh, Congressmen and the CPI the country, thanks to serviles Lalit Narayan Misra and Biju the challenger to Indira Gandhi under the garb of pseudo in Akaashwani and the oblig- Patnaik were all competent. ? ( in the 1971 election, the charges intellectuals. Having lived ing media. Civil rights were We had Jayaprakash . # , against her included using through that period, one can suspended and the judiciary Narayan, whom people A;BC " ? Indian Air Force planes during easily say that Indira, who had was turned into a scarecrow. addressed as Lok Nayak at the # the campaign, employing the a landslide win in the 1971 The worst kind of press cen- time, to rekindle the passion services of Yashpal Kapur, her election, had squandered the sorship was introduced. The for democracy and honesty in ,S " # private secretary, as her election public goodwill through acts All India Radio (Akaashvaani) our hearts. But as we approach , agent even as he was in the of corruption and favouritism. became Indirawani or All the golden jubilee of Internal * Government of India service Discontentment was Indira Radio. Emergency, what we see in the ?S E + ! and using the symbol of cow and brewing among people. They 1. 1 %. The CPI, which bemoans national political arena is a calf, which was deeply associat- had understood their folly that democracy is in danger in replay of what was witnessed *?? ( $ # ? ? ed with the religious sentiments behind slogans like “Garibi % 2! 2!-2 India, was hand in glove with in the early 1970s. There is not # of Hindus. Hatao”. The voters across the Indira to suppress and oppress a single leader who can inspire , Bhushan has given a vivid country wanted quality rice, 2! 0(-.- dissidence of any kind. C the youth. Politics has become # account of the election suit and wheat, pulses and employ- ( 2!%1.2 @ Achutha Menon, party leader, a big-time business with State its trial in his memoirs, ment that would help them was the Kerala Chief Minister chieftains of national parties “Courting Destiny”. Justice realise their dreams. Our )0 !. -(2!% with Congress support. What getting caught with their Jagmohan Lal Sinha, who deliv- politicians propagated the we witness now is a replay of veshtis down! Not merit or ered the verdict on June 12, wrong brand of socialism, 1. D) 2%!H the days of Emergency. Court competence, but the ability to ' %' 1975, set aside Indira’s election wrote eminent jurist Nani .D)06A2!%1. jesters and sycophants would sing paeans in honour of the and disqualified her for six years Palkhivala in an article never take India to the posi- supremo matters. from contesting elections. But (Socialism: Its kernel and its .B2 . 6@ tion of a developed country. When Indira was defeat- the stay granted to her by Sinha shell) way back in 1972. International honours accord- ed in 1977, a widely respect- turned out to be the spoilsport, “Socialism means different A 1) 0 ed to top political leadership ed politician (we had a few of says Bhushan. “If I had been in things to different people, 5 )(1. are nothing other than a ploy them then) was heard telling Allahabad, I would have and to some people it means to retard the country’s “Indira is not even Rae Bareli”. opposed the prayer for a stay and no more and no less than )2B . progress. The same “well- The lady failed to learn her perhaps it would have been Cabinet rank,” wrote wishers” finance all disruptive lesson even after the bitter declined and the political histo- Palkhivala. . . A forces to foment riots and experiences of Emergency. A ry of India might have been dif- Public resentment was at 1..0. 26! chaos across the country. leader starts fearing her/his ferent,” Bhushan writes in his its peak against Indira and her The problem with Indira colleagues when s/he loses memoir. cartel of select politicians %.!.B.! was her fear for people self-confidence. Need any It was to facilitate her con- who never had any mooring around her whom she feared proof? tinuation in office that Indira among the electorate. Slogans 1./ 2! of toppling her from power. (The writer is a senior declared the Internal Emergency. like “Indira is India and India %6B.!D.! Leaders like K Kamaraj, journalist working as a Special She was persuaded to do so by is Indira” coined by the then Morarji Desai, Correspondent with The the members of her “kitchen AICC president Dev Kant .B2 . Chandrashekhar, Sidharth Pioneer. The views expressed cabinet” that included Barooah reverberated across Shankar Ray, Jagjivan Ram, are personal.) ++. +=++6('+=. SOUNDBITE .' $ ! Sir — This is in reference to COVID after !" the third wave has been discovered in D , Madhya Pradesh. At least three cases were F K found in Bhopal and two in Ujjain. That , itself is bad news for all. One lady died due !D to the third wave of COVID in Ujjain; that's F N O really horrifying. 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n South Asia, India has a huge role to play in the field of climate change, given the enor- mity of its industrialisation levels. In the %&--.%.? 1970s and 80s, we had little clue about how climateI change would impact India but one thing 7% was amply clear that unequal development pat- # FA terns between developed and developing coun- G # tries and greed were the biggest polluters — elo- , % G quently voiced by then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. # G As years passed, the Indian position at the 4 4 # United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) revealed its domes- ( tic interests: Developing countries should not be ( bound by emission reduction requirements ? unless they were provided with the necessary financial and technological assistance to lower # their GHG emissions and, such provisions to curb GHGs would not come at the expense of D their development trajectories. Gradually, sound economic growth of the @-?% country catapulted India into taking the leader- (+ ship role, when in the COP-21 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the estab- induced meteorological and hydro- tion facilities- an essential prereq- biodiversity and cultural heritage. ( * lishment of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). logical changes will have their uisite for the health of a country. Thus, there is a need to integrate ( Visionary actions such as these can help bend bearing on the society and eco- Hydel power plants may these non-economic losses into 9; G # ( the rising curve of global warming, provided they nomic growth of India. Climate undergo an erratic supply of elec- decision-making processes to are implemented both nationally and globally. change and poverty are part of a tricity generation due to the reduce the losses ex-ante. For The overall objective of ISA, with its current 121 vicious cycle as each entity rein- reduced flow of rivers. Thermal these, historical analogs, remem- member countries located in the sunbelt — those forces the effects of the other. plants of India that guzzle up brance and recognition, and oral between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn — %.!-. (-2 Climate change threatens to disrupt freshwater supplies may also face histories provide valuable insights is to work tirelessly in making solar energy avail- 2 !..-.-6@ natural resource systems, thereby electricity generation issues. for UNFCCC's science-policy able at affordable costs to all. This would 61D2 6F !- adversely impacting populations Water-sharing is already a interface. require scaling up solar energy projects to meet D 6F)0 !!2!% (farmers, fisherfolks, and Adivasi contentious issue in South Asian The way forward is to first growing energy demands and combat climate !-)6% DD. communities) dependent on these politics. Water scarcity may fur- provide the rural population of change. 2D)0.D.! 26! ecosystems. The inability of the vul- ther add to the pressure. Declining India with access to fossil-fuel-free The World Bank has released a report, 'Turn nerable sections to effectively mit- agricultural productivity and clean energy to meet the basic Down The Heat', on the likely impact of rising )6B2-2!% igate climate-change-induced reduced farm incomes may result energy demands of cooking, heat- temperatures on agricultural production, water )0 @6D@6 impacts makes them worse off. in heavy migration, either rural- ing, and lighting. Two, eliminate resources, coastal ecosystems, and cities. The /6D.!@ D. The prime impact is on agricul- urban or even transboundary. the burning of agricultural waste report projected future scenarios in a world 6DD(!2A tural production and food securi- Such large-scale migration of peo- and instead use the crop residues # warmer by 2-degree and 4-degree Celsius. /65. ty. The yield of the wheat crop has ple referred to as climate refugees to produce renewable biomass G # " According to their findings for India, extreme (-.! already peaked in India. Rising may generate conflicts. fuels for energy and compost heat events will occur more frequently and cover !-A6(1 water scarcity, sea-water intru- With the loss of forests and feedstock for healthy soils. Three, # larger areas than before. Western and Southern sions and rising temperatures will ecosystems such as mangroves and phasing out of diesel fuels by 2030 *4 ( India are likely to shift to high climatic regimes, /652!%6! threaten crop yields, jeopardize coral reefs, several ecosystem would prove to be effective in with cities reeling from the 'urban heat island' .!B26!D.! 0 food security, and make India product provisioning will decline. declining carbon dioxide emis- ( effect. The Global Climate Risk Indices for the 2 (. 1.. dependent on food imports. Crop These include medicinal plants sions. # ( past few years has ranked India as the worst- 2 !.E( 0 failures and increased infestation of and herbs. Ecosystem services Four, need to accelerate soil's ( affected country due to heatwaves. !..-6 pests and insects are commonplace. provided by forests and man- natural ability to absorb atmos- ( + Secondly, dry years will become drier and wet .!%1.! It would not be an extrapolation to groves such as climate modera- pheric carbon dioxide from the air years will become wetter, making the summer 02D . !- link farmers' suicides to climate tion, water filtration, and clean air through better land management. G monsoon extremely unpredictable. It will trig- change. may reduce due to global warm- It would not only remove carbon ger massive losses in agricultural production. %.!-..E( 02A is also reeling under malnutri- ing-induced climate change. dioxide from the air but also # " Environmental extremes and meteorological %.!- A tion and child-stunting. Increasing The vulnerability of the peo- enhance soil quality and increase events like tropical storms, cyclones, tornadoes, .! 6( %2!% temperatures will enhance vector- ple in India and South Asian the yields of crops like rice and # river floods, landslides, wildfires, and droughts ) 2 2) 26!6@ borne diseases such as malaria and countries is because of lower cop- wheat. Five, a massive climate edu- * ) are becoming common. Recently, the estimated -2B 2 !- diarrheal infections- the prominent ing capacities that become further cation program to educate high * " loss due to damages from cyclones Tauktae (west - 02/6D.! causes of child mortality — declin- embossed because of low per school and college students and coast) and Yaas (east coast) is to the tune of $5 ing worker productivity, rising capita incomes, social inequality, foster indigenous knowledge on billion, including infrastructure, electricity grids, !-@.D2!2 cardiovascular diseases, and deaths. and poverty. A study by the climate change. Six, a gender # ( agricultural lands, houses, and losses of precious .O). Changes in rainfall patterns International Labour Organisation audit is needed of both micro- and # ( human lives. Previous years have had other dev- and glacial melt will impact water (ILO) pointed out that South Asia macro-planning and program astating cyclones like Amphan, Titli, and security. Irrigation facilities for is expected to lose five per cent of implementation, providing a plat- # ( Gija.Drought years have led to massive declines crop production along with rising its working hours due to heat form for women farmers, commu- # in agriculture production. There are estimates demand from population growth stress by 2030, corresponding to nity workers, students, and youth ( that agricultural yields will start falling by the (The writer is a will lead to water shortages. Cities 43 million full-time jobs. working on environmental issues. 2040s. Simi Mehta is CEO and like Chennai have already wit- Non-economic losses refer to There is an equal need to strength- Thirdly, glaciers in the Himalayan ranges Editorial Director, Impact nessed this form of insecurity, those losses which are not com- en climate and gender equality 7 have been retreating. Alterations in glacial caps and Policy Research suffering extreme flooding in 2015, monly traded in the markets but agendas by encouraging the par- ? , will affect the downstream population of the Institute (IMPRI) and while the year after the city suffered bear high relevance to those affect- ticipation of Adivasi and Dalit Ria Mohal is a researcher ( Indus, Ganges and the Brahmaputra plains. atthe Institute.The views from acute water shortages. Also, ed. These include loss of life and women and feminist experts in cli- G ( These direct implications of global warming- expressed are personal. water shortages will impact sanita- sea-level rise leading to losses in mate change. ( ( 4 # ( POINTCOUNTERPOINT " # ( && ( - $1 +)++ ( % B: H & 9 999 :; $ & $9 & P 9 G ?3I* (BJ L& L% & H - 1 $ $ D@
he need for thermal com- the livelihood of 7.9 billion peo- fourth (1.12 billion units) of renewable-based cooling Only nine percent of 92.8 economy opportunities with fort will be inevitable in ple across the world. In India, global room air conditioners by technology options. billion tonnes of minerals, the practice of three 'R's — Tthe coming weeks ahead, a recent study conducted by 2050. These findings plainly Embracing circular economy metals, and fossil fuels enter- reuse, reduce, recycle. as the mercury is expected to The Energy and Resources indicate that there is a massive in cooling is echoed as a ing the economy are re-used Raising the AC tempera- scorch the past 40 degrees Institute (TERI) revealed that need for raw materials, energy, strategic option towards the annually. The rest 91 percent ture by one degree Centigrade Celsius in the major cities and the urban heat island effects due and resources to cater to the transition for a sustainable falls in the spectrum of circu- can lead to an average saving of towns across the country. The (% &%) *+%, (%,% +%, to industrial agglomeration in country's unprecedented cool- cooling scenario. The World lar gaps and its closing would six percent of electricity con- rising global average tempera- 6=. > Ib Valley in Jharsuguda, Odisha ing demand. Economic Forum (WEF) be a fundamental step in sumption. Additionally, efforts tures have affected the climate have led to a steady build-up of The rising peak power defines a circular economy as alleviating the climate risks. are on reducing the cooling around the world and particu- heat in the region over the years related challenges, opportuni- demands are putting a strain on "an industrial system that is The circular economy-relat- load in buildings through pas- larly India being a tropical resulting in higher nighttime ties, and social benefits over the the DISCOMs. In July2019, restorative or regenerative by ed studies reveal that around sive design without compro- country is experiencing increas- temperatures. next 20-year horizon. Delhi clocked an all-time high intention and design". It two-thirds of global emissions mising on thermal comfort. ing cases of heat-stressed Cooling has now become a With the increasing urban- demand of 7,409 MW. Of this, replaces the end-of-life con- are released during the Super energy-efficient five-star regions. developmental need and is no ization and economic growth, almost 50 percent was due to cept with restoration, shifts extraction, processing, and appliances which consume 40 With the unprecedented longer a luxury anymore. the demand for cooling is cooling loads of air-condition- towards the use of renewable manufacturing of goods and percent less electricity are being global rise in temperatures, Thermal comfort providing anticipated to increase multi- ers, coolers, and fans. energy, eliminates the use of services and the remaining popularised. the decade 2010-2020 has been optimum human comfort con- fold in the coming decades. The These environmental toxic chemicals, which impair one-third pertains to its trans- The reduced electricity recorded as the hottest decade, (Shanmuganathan K is ditions plays a crucial role in the growing demand puts massive challenges can be addressed reuse and return to the bios- portation and logistics. consumption scenario direct- Associate Fellow and Gaurav according to the National Phore is Research Associate at productivity and quality of life. stress on the energy demand, through super energyeffi- phere, and aims for the elim- Anticipating the country's ly complements minimal Oceanic and Atmospheric Earth Science and Climate A strategic document titled consumption, and its associat- ciency as a resource, passive ination of waste through the thriving, cross-sectorial cooling consumption of resources, Administration. These certain- Change Division, The Energy 'India Cooling Action Plan ed greenhouse gas (GHG) design techniques to reduce superior design of materials, infrastructure developments primarily the burning of coal ties are portents of global and Resources Institute (ICAP)' was released in March emissions. A Rocky Mountain cooling load, promoting envi- products, systems, and busi- and its associated energy and at power generating units warming and its associated cli- (TERI). The views 2019. The action plan strate- Institute (RMI) report has ronment-friendly refriger- ness models, the definition emission impacts, it is essential and its associated greenhouse mate change threats affecting expressed are personal. gizes the country's cooling- revealed that India will share a ants, and the introduction of says. to transit towards the circular emissions. !"#!$!% ; . R+ !5 ++
Hong Kong: The final edition of the Apple Daily, whose clo- Across the densely popu- ingly outspoken critic of Apple Daily graphic designer, reflects a broader crackdown erties for 50 years after the city’s was a week ago. Apple Daily of Hong Kong’s last remaining sure was yet another sign of lated metropolis, people lined Chinese and Hong Kong Dickson Ng, asked in com- on Hong Kong’s civil liberties, 1997 handover from Britain. was an important voice, and it pro-democracy paper sold out China’s tightening grip on the up early in the morning to buy authorities’ efforts to limit the ments to The Associated Press. ramped up after massive anti- The closure of Apple Daily seems unlikely that any other in hours Thursday, as readers semi-autonomous city. the paper, which in recent freedoms found here but not in “Why does it have to end up government protests in 2019 raises the spectre that other media outlet will be able to fill scooped up all 1 million copies years has become an increas- mainland China. The paper like this?” unsettled authorities. In media outlets — though none its shoes, given growing restric- was gone from newsstands by The paper printed 1 mil- response, they imposed a as outspoken — will become tions on free speech and free- 8:30 am. lion copies for its last edition — sweeping national security law even more cautious, such as the dom of the press,” he said. The newspaper said it was up from the usual 80,000. On — used in the arrests of the more than 100-year-old Taiwan’s Cabinet agency forced to cease operations after the front page was splashed an newspaper employees — and English-language South China responsible for China issues police froze $2.3 million of its image of an employee in the revamped Hong Kong’s elec- Morning Post. also lamented the paper’s clo- assets, searched its office and office waving at supporters tion laws to keep opposition The paper, while identified sure as a heavy blow to media arrested five top editors and surrounding the building, with voices out of the legislature. with the political and business freedom in Hong Kong. The executives last week, accusing the headline “Hong Kongers The result is that dissenting mainstream, has thus far con- island is a self-governing them of foreign collusion to bid a painful farewell in the voices have been almost com- tinued to report on controver- democracy that split from endanger national security. rain, We support Apple Daily.” pletely silenced in the city long sial issues in Hong Kong and mainland China in 1949 but “This is our last day, and While pro-democracy known as an oasis of freedoms on mainland China, even after that Beijing continues to claim last edition, does this reflect the media outlets still exist online, on mainland China’s doorstep. its owner, internet business as its territory. reality that Hong Kong has it was the only print newspaper The increasing restrictions have titan Jack Ma, dropped from “This shows the interna- started to lose its press freedom of its kind left in the city. come despite China’s promise sight last year after publicly crit- tional community that the and freedom of speech?” an The pressure on the paper to protect Hong Kong’s civil lib- icising Chinese Government Chinese Communist Party, in policies. Apple Daily’s closure its exercise of totalitarian polit- marks a “dark day for press ical power, will stop at nothing freedom in Hong Kong,” said to use extreme means to wipe Thomas Kellogg, executive out dissenting opinions,” director of the Georgetown Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Centre for Asian Law. Council said in an emailed “Without Apple Daily, statement. Hong Kong is less free than it AP 0 Moscow: Russia will be ready Russia’s Deputy Foreign to fire to hit intruding warships, Minister Sergei Ryabkov said a senior diplomat warned Thursday that “the inviolabil- Thursday in the wake of a Black ity of the Russian borders is an Sea incident in which a British absolute imperative,” adding destroyer sailed near Crimea in that it will be protected “by all an area that Russia claims as its means, diplomatic, political territorial waters. and military if needed.” said one of its warships He gibed that the British fired warning shots and a war- navy should rename its plane dropped bombs in the destroyer from Defender to path of British destroyer Aggressor and warned that Defender on Wednesday to “those who try to test our drive it away from the area near strength are taking high risks.” Sevastopol, but Britain denied Asked what Russia would that account and insisted its do to prevent such intrusions ship wasn’t fired upon. in the future, Ryabkov told The incident marked the reporters it would stand ready first time since the Cold War to fire on targets if warnings that Moscow acknowledged don’t work. using live ammunition to deter “We may appeal to reason a NATO warship, underlining and demand to respect inter- the rising threat of military col- national law,” Ryabkov said in lisions amid Russia-West ten- remarks carried by Russian sions. news agencies. 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%! 6 ! - ! 6 <: 7 ,/16 9 R United Nations: The Delta variant, the significantly more 5+ transmissible strain of Covid- 19, is expected to become a Kathmandu: Questioning the “dominant lineage” if current impartiality of President Bidya trends continue, the WHO has Devi Bhandari in the May 22 warned after it was reported in dissolution of the House of 85 countries and continues to Representatives, lawyers rep- be detected in more places resenting petitioners against around the world. the move have argued that her The Covid-19 Weekly actions make it clear that she Epidemiological Update didn’t want anybody except K released on June 22 by the P Sharma Oli as PM. World Health Organisation A five-member (WHO) said that globally, the Constitutional Bench of the variant Alpha has been report- Supreme Court led by Chief ed in 170 countries, territories Justice Cholendra Shumsher or areas, Beta in 119 countries, Rana on Wednesday began the Gamma in 71 countries and hearing process, starting with Delta in 85 countries. the writ jointly filed by 146 law- “Delta, now reported in 85 makers backing Nepali countries globally, continues to Congress President Sher be reported in new countries Bahadur Deuba’s claim to across all WHO Regions, 11 of Prime Ministership. which were newly reported in At the recommendation of the past two weeks,” the update PM Oli, President Bhandari said. WHO said the four cur- dissolved the lower house for rent “Variants of Concern’’ the second time in five months being monitored closely – on May 22 and announced Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta snap elections on November 12 - are widespread and have and November 19. PTI been detected in all WHO regions. PTI .( / + ( / Brussels: The European Union + + slapped economic sanctions on Belarus on Thursday in D -2- response to what the bloc called the “escalation of serious ohn McAfee, the creator of human rights violations”, JMcAfee antivirus software, including the detention of jour- was found dead in his jail cell nalist Raman Pratasevich. near Barcelona in an apparent The sanctions target the suicide Wednesday, hours after economy but are also aimed at a Spanish court approved his hitting President Alexander extradition to the United States Lukashenko and his allies. to face tax charges punishable Pratasevich, a dissident by decades in prison, authori- journalist, was arrested May 23 ties said. after Belarusian flight con- The eccentric cryptocur- trollers ordered a Ryanair jet rency promoter and tax oppo- travelling from Greece to nent whose history of legal Lithuania to land in Minsk. troubles spanned from The sanctions agreed upon Tennessee to Central America Thursday target industries to the Caribbean was discov- including potash — a common ered at the Brians 2 peniten- fertiliser ingredient — tobacco tiary in northeastern Spain. industry exports and petrole- Security personnel tried um products. “Trade in petro- to revive him, but the jail’’s leum products, potassium chlo- medical team finally certified ride (potash), and goods used his death, a statement from the for the production or manu- regional Catalan government facturing of tobacco products said. is restricted,” the EU said. AP !"#!$!% !:
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"Consumption indicators and globally competitive, to a five-year high of a little Even in FY20, credit growth such as vehicle sales fell sharply Ambani said while speaking at over 56 per cent in 2020, but was at a 58-year-low at 6.14 per in May 2021 and consumer Reliance Industries Ltd's 44th !./-.012 way behind its peers and just cent, an analysis by SBI confidence remains downbeat." !./-.012 AGM. With its partners, the half of the G20 average, accord- Research showed recently. "The economy has turned company has tested the Jio 5G eliance Industries ing to the latest data from the According to analysts, a corner now. New Covid-19 eliance Jio, together with solutions in India and success- RChairman Mukesh Ambani Bank for International bank credit growth is a key cases have been falling consis- Rpartners, has tested its 5G fully demonstrated speeds well on Thursday said Jio and Settlements (BIS). indicator of economic growth tently and mobility is recover- solutions in India, successful- in excess of 1 GBPS. Google have jointly developed At 56.075 per cent credit- and a credit-GDP ratio of 100 ing. We expect this recovery to ly demonstrating speeds of Once proven at India-scale, a power-packed and affordable to-GDP ratio, total outstanding per cent is the ideal, which !./-.012 way after a severe second be less steep compared with the over 1 GBPS, and its 'Made in the company will keenly look smartphone 'JioPhone Next', bank credit stood at USD 1.52 indicates robust demand for Covid-19 outbreak in April bounce in late 2020 and early India' solution is "globally com- at prospect of exporting Jio 5G which will be available in the trillion in the country in 2020, credit without the fear of a bub- atings agency S&P Global and May led to lockdowns 2021." Besides, the agency petitive", RIL Chairman solutions to other telecom market from September 10. according to the BIS data for ble in the making. RRatings on Thursday low- across much of the country and pointed out that households are Mukesh Ambani said on operators globally. Ambani promised that the year, but this is still the sec- A higher credit-to-GDP ered India's economic growth to a sharp contraction in eco- running down saving buffers to Thursday. The company recently JioPhone Next will be the most ond lowest among all its Asian ratio indicates aggressive and forecast to 9.5 per cent for this nomic activity," S&P Global support consumption and a Ambani also exuded con- received the necessary regula- affordable smartphone not just peers. active participation of the fiscal from an earlier prediction Ratings said in a report. desire to rebuild saving could fidence that the company will tory approvals as well as trial in India but globally. And when it comes to the banking sector in the real econ- of 11 per cent. "The lockdowns were more hold back spending even as the be the first to launch full- spectrum for initiating 5G Speaking at Reliance emerging market peers, it is omy, while a lower number According to the ratings targeted compared with the economy reopens. fledged 5G services in the field-trials. "As I speak to you, Industries Limited's annual 135.5 per cent and at 88.7 per shows the need for more formal agency, India's growth in fiscal blanket national lockdown seen Furthermore, it said that country. the entire 5G standalone net- general meeting, Ambani cent in advanced economies. credit. This is also a key reason 2023 (ending March 31, 2023) last year but were still enough monetary and fiscal policies Jio is not just working to work has been installed in our asserted that an ultra-affordable It can be noted that in spite for economists and analysts will likely come in at 7.8 per to lower discretionary mobili- will remain accommodative make India '2G-mukt' (free data centres across the nation 4G smartphone is essential to of the massive credit-driven calling for privatisation of state- cent. ty to more than 60 per cent but new stimulus "will not be from 2G) but also '5G-yukt' and also at our trial sites in make India '2G-mukt' (free of stimulus that the government run banks to increase credit "A gradual revival is under- below normal." forthcoming". (5G empowered), he added. 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Hyderabad, Bengaluru ' * ! across states impacted eco- and Chennai accounted for 51 / 12!%6! new restrictions. olumbia Asia Hospitals (a nomic activities, housing per cent of the total new These latest US moves Cunit of Manipal Hospitals) Mumbai:Equity indices New Delhi:Agri coopertive launches decline 42 per cent on launches during Q2, 2021. major Chinese producer of could make it harder for the have now extended their ser- regained footing on Thursday !./-.012 Nafed on Thursday opened its a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) Further, sales also plum- Amaterial used to make administration to meet renew- vices to offer medical special- after a day's pause as robust first grocery store 'Nafed basis in the April-June quarter, meted during the quarter. solar panels will be barred able energy goals because about ities in their OPD services at buying in IT counters more he initial public offer of Bazaar' in Gurugram and said according to a report by Around 24,570 units were sold from the US market as part of 45% of the global supply of the Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and than made up for a fall in mar- TIndia Pesticides Limited it plans to open 200 more Anarock Property Consultants. in Q2 2021 across the top a broader effort to halt com- polysilicon used to make pho- Patiala units. This comes a ket major Reliance Industries. was subscribed 3.79 times on stores under franchise model The top seven cities saw seven cities, against 58,290 merce tied to China's repressive tovoltaic cells for solar panels month after Manipal Hospitals A rebounding rupee and the second day of subscription by the end of this fiscal. around 36,260 new units units in Q1 2021 marking a campaign against Uyghurs and comes from Xinjiang. became the second largest positive global cues further on Thursday. The 800-crore The store, in collaboration launched in Q2 2021, as com- decline of 58 per cent Q-o-Q. other minorities, the Biden “These actions demon- healthcare chain in India after bolstered sentiment, traders IPO received bids for with Tirupati Cooperative, was pared to 62,130 units in Q1. NCR, MMR, Bengaluru, and administration said Thursday. strate our commitment to 100% acquisition of Columbia said. 7,32,14,550 shares against inaugurated by Nafed Hyderabad is the fron- Pune together accounted for 74 US Customs and Border imposing additional costs on Asia Hospitals. A highly expe- The 30-share BSE Sensex 1,93,10,345 shares on offer, as Chairman Bijender Singh along trunner in overall housing per cent of the sales in this Protection will immediately the People's Republic of China rienced team of doctors across ended 392.92 points or 0.75 per per NSE data.The quota for with Chander Pal Singh, launches with around 8,850 quarter. halt shipments from the for engaging in cruel and inhu- oncology, vascular surgery, cent higher at 52,699. Similarly, Qualified Institutional Buyers Chairman, Krishak Bharti Hoshine Silicon Industry Co. mane forced labor practices haematology, CTVS, GI the broader NSE Nifty surged (QIBs) was subscribed 2.31 Limited (Kribhco). Mrinalini Ltd. And its subsidiaries under and ensuring that Beijing plays surgery and cardiology from 103.50 points or 0.66 per cent times while the category for Shrivastava, Commissioner a law that bans the import of by the rules of fair trade as part HCMCT Manipal Hospitals to 15,790.45. non-institutional investors was Investment, Sikkim goods produced with forced of the rules-based internation- are now available for OPDs on Technology shares led the subscribed 91 per cent. The cat- Government, was also present labour. al order,” the White House a regular basis at the Gurgaon, rally, a day after the govern- egory for Retail Individual on the occasion. Nafed has a In addition, the Commerce said in announcing the trade Ghaziabad and Patiala centres ment liberalised guidelines for Investors (RIIs) was subscribed network of more than 20 gro- Department will add six actions. of Columbia Asia. These OPDs voice-based BPOs to cement 5.87 times.The initial public cery stores and this is the first Chinese organisations linked to It's part of a campaign are an add on to the existing India's position as a preferred offer comprises a fresh issue of store in collaboration with the industry that produces raw that has gained global momen- capabilities of the Columbia global outsourcing hub. 100 crore and an offer for sale Tirupati Cooperative in materials and components of tum to apply economic pres- Asia centres. PTI of 700 crore. Gurugram, Haryana. PTI the solar industry in the sure on the Chinese govern- Xinjiang region to a list of enti- ment over its forced assimila- ties from any access to the US tion of largely Muslim minori- market, the administration said ties in the far western Xinjiang in a fact sheet announcing the region. !"#!$!% O'( ) * + *( , - +* ) P L 0* A (** )122 2*2
online gaming platforms are find- ing favour among the youth and ' older generation alike. Such games assist gamers in boosting their hand-eye coordination and motor +-;:<- % neural ability — all within the safe -/- confines and comfort of their homes. Online games can also help in reviving happy childhood mem- ories of children playing indoor games with parents, testing their mental and intuitive faculties. Time-tested games such as Ludo, Carrom and Chidiya Udd are being GAMING recreated for digital devices and the multiplayer gameplay feature is ensuring people around the world can play these games with TO BOND each other. Growth in India A 2020 report by FICCI and EY on the country’s media and entertainment sector notes that online gaming recorded 40 per cent growth in 2019-2020 while generating revenues of 65 billion (2019). As per a KPMG report, inematographer Jay Pinak Oza ed by international experts through online gamers in India grew by 20 Chas had a fascinating journey so BAFTA will be a win-win not only per cent between July 2020 and far, from being a production assis- for him but everyone who takes part - $ January 2021, crossing 500 million, tant to Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra in the programme. with smartphones or tablets used in Rang De Basanti, to director of A major reason he was picked $ 4& * 5/ +% &)-/ by 90 per cent of them. A BARC- photography (DOP) in Rakesh’s for the BAFTA programme was for Nielsen report reveals gamers in upcoming film Toofan. He looks his work in Gully Boy. Jay feels the he pandemic has triggered report, the present pandemic has 18 segment are forcing children to tional and mental well-being of India now spend 218 minutes on back at Gully Boy as the film that Zoya Akhtar directorial added repeated lockdowns globally, pushed children’s development back stay inside at all times, online gam- people dealing with isolation. online games — up from 151 changed his career, on the occasion weight to his profile. Tconfining children and fam- by several years globally. Meanwhile, ing is coming up as an interesting Parents have to be involved in the minutes before the lockdown in of being among the 10 selected par- “To be honest, how I bagged ilies indoors. This is affecting the as vaccine drives prioritise those 18 alternative to outdoor sports and lives of their children to ensure 2020. ticipants for the talent initiative Gully Boy is a story in itself and I mental health of many youngsters years and above only, children may activities. We aren’t talking about that they get adequate attention Not surprisingly, the growing BAFTA (British Academy of Film think that is my breakthrough film. as well as their parents. At more be forced to remain indoors much playing video games in isolation for and support during these uncer- interest in gaming saw a parallel and Television Arts) Breakthrough I think the BAFTA Breakthrough than 2.2 billion worldwide, children longer. Yet, as social beings, chil- hours anymore. Online, multiplay- tain times. While outdoor activi- rise in interest from investors and India. India jury members also considered comprise 28 per cent of the global dren, in their formative years, er games provide opportunities for ties are not possible or feasible, start-ups. While approximately BAFTA Breakthrough India me because of my work in that film. populace. require greater opportunities for interaction, engagement and fair online gaming can be an apt alter- $173 million was invested in the showcases and supports the next That will remain a special film for Empirical evidence indicates extracurricular activities and inter- competition. We're in the Golden native for such activities. Such domain in CY2020, there are 400- generation of creative talent work- me because of Zoya, who is a fan- that being cloistered within four actions. Lack of this can hurt their Age of social gaming and parents, games provide a platform for fam- plus gaming start-ups in the coun- ing in Indian film, games and tele- tastic captain of the ship. She knows walls for long periods can impact cognitive and emotional develop- especially younger parents, are cer- ilies to connect, compete and con- try currently. As a sunrise sector, vision by providing a year-long how to bring the right people on mental health and therapists have ment. And this is putting immense tainly making the most of it. As verse in an interactive setup. As online gaming holds immense mentoring and guidance pro- board to create the world that we did been reporting that more people are pressure on parents to keep their online gaming is a de-stressor for online gaming also transcends growth potential. According to gramme. with a story like Gully Boy. You reaching out for help after the out- children engaged through activities older age groups too, a parent can geographical boundaries, it could KPMG, the online gaming indus- “Coming from a middle-class know, she would say that with each break last year. The COVID-19 pre- while juggling extended work hours engage with their children through be a good way for parents separat- try is expected to gross 290 bil- family with no background in films, frame, I want our audience not only vention strategies have led to the and household chores. It was thus a well-chosen skill-based game. ed from their children during the lion with 650 million users. I started my career in the industry to get a visual feel of the place, of the suspension of classes across acade- no surprise that for some children, There is a popular trend in the lockdown to catch up with them. As the ongoing pandemic con- from zero, just after college. In 2005, slum where we shot a major part of mic institutions. Consequently, mil- the screen time shot up as much as west, where parents have been play- For instance, games across tinues impacting the mental health I was one of the production assis- the film but also people should be lions of students have not physical- 500 per cent as they looked at ways ing online games with their children genres such as strategy, sports, skill of children along with their acad- tants on the set of Rang De Basanti. able to smell the place — the strug- ly met teachers and classmates for to keep themselves entertained. and other than sharing commands and arcade require requisite skills, emic prospects, online gaming I would watch Rakesh sir and in my gle and suffocation through my prolonged periods. More than 168 It is important to acknowledge and strategies in-game, they have strategic thinking, knowledge, can transform such scenarios via head, I was like, ‘one day Jay, one fine visuals. Zoya is accurate with what million schoolchildren across the how parents have had to adjust to been talking to their children about attention, logic, practise and nim- winning propositions for both day you will be the DOP of one of she wants!” he said. globe are currently missing physi- such changes and constantly seek school, their friendships and every- bleness to win. Playing these games society and the economy at large. his films’. It is 2021 now, yes, almost Jay concluded with a message cal classes. Additionally, uncertain- new opportunities for interactive thing else that is going on in their regularly can boost these attribut- All it requires is foresight, an 15 years after I made that promise for budding cinematographers, ty due to postponement/cancella- engagement with children. lives. es in people. If online games’ open mind and institutional sup- to myself but Toofan is coming. I “Dreams do come true, look at me. tions of Board Exams is generating Engaging with their children in engagement is deployed in educa- port from policymakers to make made it! It took time but I achieved When we go through struggle and intense worry among affected stu- recreational activities such as sports, Potential benefits of online tion via gamification, it will act as this a reality. my dream,” expressed a jubilant Jay. hardship, we must not forget why we dents and their parents. travelling, and gaming et al essen- gaming a catalyst in changing the modes (The author is a distinguished When quizzed about how the started our journey and if we are tially serves as a bonding exercise Engagement and interactive of learning and improvement in public policy professional and a for- year-long BAFTA programme will focused on our work, even though The need for interactive for guardians, among other things. entertainment are no more a mat- children. mer member of the United Nations, help him to take his career to the it takes time, it happens. I never gave entertainment As the lockdown measures and ter of choice but rather a circum- By offering fair competition Internet Governance Forum, Multi- next level, he says at this stage of his up, why would you?” According to a recent UNICEF the lack of vaccination in the under- stantial compulsion for the emo- and instant recognition for success, stakeholder Advisory Group.) career getting a chance to be guid-
the Chinese consumer played a major Q- R role. Today, China accounts for almost a third of BMW sales and the average well-to-do Chinese car buyer 120) 1(50 5( 1 ! wants his or her car to be noticed / &% from afar, and well, the BMW D -O . D B2B kidney grilles are noticeable from a distance. So when you take a n Zee Theatre’s latest offering, The Big Fat said a beaming Shilpa. look at the new 4-series, or the ICity, film and theatre actor, Shilpa Shukla Sharing her views on the teleplay format, + !> ! updated 7-series and the new plays one of the key characters who depict the she expressed, “Theatre in its essence is very X7, you see massive grilles. hollowness of urban lives. The theme shows much a live medium. Words cannot describe True, when you see these huge how the obsession with technology and the magic of ‘right here, right now’ that is col- grilles, on the 7-series and X7, wealth renders life, and even relationships, lectively felt by the artiste and the audience. !(! ! these might not look so large meaningless. The play showcases acclaimed Having said that, I also feel that theatre is so given the gargantuan propor- playwright Mahesh Dattani’s astute observa- rich in literature and emotions, that it must tions of those vehicles, but on tions about life in a metropolis where peo- be adapted for a generation that is not aware %&P ) the new 4-series and M4, that ple are stuck in the endless cycle of dis- of its magic. If they don’t come to the the- snout looks strange. I’m very satisfaction while grappling with atre, we can take it to them and hope sure the new M4 will be a beast their own realities. Mahesh is the that they do not let the art form dis- to drive, but it really does look first Indian playwright in English appear after having tasted its magic.” $ ) odd on an otherwise excellent-looking to be awarded the Sahitya Shilpa believes that teleplays have vehicle. Akademi honour and Shilpa different grammar and adds, “As an hile driving the lifecycle update As for the updated 5-series, it found it immensely rewarding to actor, it is an intriguing space to Won the BMW 5-series, I noted that remains an excellent car although it is work with him. explore. How we bring to life the vast BMW designers had made some sub- now a lot more pricey. I drove the 530i “This was my first teleplay and canvas of literature, characters, and tle modifications to the car’s kidney M Sport that is priced at 62.9 lakh ex- I loved the journey. To work conflicts in a teleplay without los- grille, but unlike when BMW updated showroom all-India, which is by far the with Mahesh sir was a ing the essence of theatre is the 7-series, they had not gone over- best driving car in its class. The 520d dream come true for me always going to be an inter- board. The updated G30 5-series main- Luxury Line costs a lakh more and the as I have acted in many of esting challenge.” tained its relatively sleek kidney grilles excellent 530d M Sport is quite pricey his plays when I was in The Big Fat City and stands out against many of BMW’s at 71.9 lakh. If you are looking for a college. His scripts are also stars Bhavna Pani, other new vehicles where these are get- bit more space and a different look, the remarkable and so is his Mansi Multani, ting larger and larger and larger. And BMW 6-series is also an attractive bet, process and I just Nissar Khan, Sid this has resulted in divided opinions but if you drive your executive sedan showed up for the Makkar, Anuj among many automotive journalists, yourself, the 530i remains the best vehi- rehearsals without even Guruwara, and enthusiasts and buyers. I, for one, am cle you can buy. If you’re sitting at the reading the play! The Deepal Doshi. not a huge fan of the larger grilles. back though, BMW’s long-wheelbase Big Fat City also has a The story Truth be told, at a level this is good 3-series, the ‘Gran Limousine’ is quite wonderful cast and we begins when a for BMW, because this keeps their cars a bit cheaper with all the same features would meet every supposedly happily in conversation. We all talk about this, indeed takes its name from. The other to play around with design and make and other than the 30d engine option, morning and married couple, unlike say design updates on BMW’s two design elements are the the headlights three-dimensional. The all the other toys there can save some rehearse till evening Niharika and Murli rivals, thus keeping the brand at the top ‘Hoffmeister Kink’, which is the slight inner light on the cars has a slight ‘wall’, of the driving assistance features. before we got into the invite guests to their new of mind. But why is this becoming such reversal the window line takes at the making the Corona impossible. You can Honestly, I didn’t play around with filming process. It flat. Tension mounts as a a major talking point? Well, BMW cars very end of the car, giving an illusion clearly see that on the updated head- those during this short drive but do was a very fulfilling surprise visitor arrives to had three key design elements for of speed, and the signature ‘Corona lights on this refreshed 5-series as well. check in this column soon. experience as there’s stir things up and a fatal cli- years that made them recognisable to Lights’. The kink is not unique to New BMW cars still retain twin LED You can watch my views on this always so much to max seems imminent. The audi- even casual car drivers, other than of BMW and you can notice that on the lights, but the round Corona lights are issue, on my channel on YouTube and learn and unlearn, ence is left asking the question, course the signature blue-and-white new Skoda Octavia as well, for exam- a thing of the past. if you reading this online, by clicking so much to decon- ‘How many will survive the night?’ logo, which is not a spinning propeller, ple. 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(- ). France will next take on were awarded a 31st-minute stances in first-half stoppage striker’s first goal at a European interval for Lucas Hernandez. 5 Switzerland in Bucharest on penalty as France goalkeeper time. Championship in his ninth But it was right-back Jules ristiano Ronaldo scored Monday. Hugo Lloris tried to punch the Referee Antonio Mateu match. Kounde who conceded the sec- D(!2 1 looked on in silence. two penalties to equal The first real chance of the ball away, but instead caught Lahoz gave a penalty after France moved ahead for the ond spot-kick for a handball Hungary taking the lead Cthe all-time International game fell to France forward Danilo Pereira in the face, leav- Mbappe collided with Nelson first time shortly after the restart, from Ronaldo’s cross, and the eon Goretzka came off the with just 11 minutes gone goalscoring record and help Kylian Mbappe after quarter of ing the Portugal midfielder Semedo while trying to get on though, as Paul Pogba’s excellent Juventus star stepped up to Lbench to rescue Germany’s sparked Germany into action as holders Portugal edge into the an hour, but the 22-year-old’s needing treatment on the pitch. the end of a pass into the box. pass released Benzema to slot in level the all-time record, with Euro 2020 campaign with a late Hummels hit the crossbar, then last 16 of Euro 2020 with a 2-2 wait for a Euro goal was extend- Ronaldo stepped up to score Benzema, who had missed off the post. Lloris guessing incorrectly equaliser as a nerve-shredding Ginter fired straight at visiting draw against France in Budapest ed by Rui Patricio’s parried save. his fourth goal of the tourna- his last three penalties, made no The linesman flagged the again. 2-2 draw against Hungary in goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi. on Wednesday. But it was Portugal who ment, sending Lloris the wrong mistake from the spot this time, Frenchman offside, but a VAR Portugal knew a defeat Munich on Wednesday sent A cloudburst over north Portugal will face the world’s made the breakthrough, as they way. scoring his first goal for France check overturned the decision. would send them out if them through to the last 16. Munich soaked the Allianz top-ranked side Belgium in since October 2015, having France were left without a Hungary beat Germany, and Captain Adam Szalai gave Arena pitch as Germany poured the first knockout round in VAR CONTROVERSY been recalled for the tournament recognised left-back when they needed Patricio to make a Hungary a shock early lead and forward in a desperate search for Seville on Sunday. France drew themselves after a five-and-a-half year exile. Lucas Digne hobbled off six wonderful double save midway although Germany drew level an equaliser. Fernando Santos’ level in controversial circum- It was also the Real Madrid minutes after coming on at the through the second half. through Kai Havertz in the sec- The euphoria felt across the men moved through as ond half, the Hungarians went country after Germany’s spec- one of the four best back in front almost immediate- tacular 4-2 win over Portugal third-placed sides, ly through Andras Schaefer. just four days previously had for the second Q R With six minutes left, suddenly evaporated. straight Euro, Goretzka fired home a crucial But the hosts drew level on from Group F equaliser to set up a blockbuster 66 minutes when Gulacsi failed behind France (- ). tie against England at Wembley to catch a Joshua Kimmich and Germany. on Tuesday, eliminating free-kick, Hummels headed the Ronaldo arim Benzema said he was delight- Hungary who finished bottom ball on and Havertz nodded into gave his side the Ked to score his first goals for of Group F. an empty net. lead just after the France since 2015 against Portugal on The match build-up had The joy in the German half-hour mark with Wednesday, as there was ‘a little pres- been dominated by UEFA’s ranks was short-lived as his first spot-kick, before sure’ on him across the country. refusal to allow the city of Hungary regained the lead France hit back through The Real Madrid striker was Munich to light the Allianz straight from the restart. Karim Benzema’s two goals brought back for Euro 2020 by coach Arena in rainbow colours in sol- A long ball found Szalai, either side of half-time. Didier Deschamps after a five-and- idarity with Hungary’s LGBTIQ who lofted a pass over the But, with Portugal a-half year exile from International community. defence where Schaefer got heading out as it stood with football over his alleged role in a UEFA and the Government between the scrambling German Hungary leading Germany, blackmail plot. of Hungary came under a hail of defenders to head past an Ronaldo helped win and Benzema failed to score in his criticism after Budapest’s new onrushing Neuer. then scored their second first four matches since returning for anti-LGBTIQ law and the foot- The crucial second German penalty with half an hour France, who won the 2018 World ball body’s refusal to light the equaliser was down to two sub- remaining. Cup without him. Munich stadium. stitutes. The 36-year-old’s fifth But he netted a first-half penal- Germany got off to the Teenager Jamal Musiala’s goal of the group stage ty in the final Group F game worst possible start when Szalai cutback found his Bayern extended his record tally against Portugal before slotting in ghosted in between centre-backs Munich team-mate Goretzka, of Euro goals to 14 and a second to end his long wait. “A lot Mats Hummels and Matthias who set up Timo Werner for a drew him level with for- of joy, a lot of pride,” he said to BeIN sure.” “He (Benzema) was looking for that. Ginter to head Roland Sallai’s blocked shot. mer Iran striker Ali Daei, Sports. “I think everyone was waiting A 2-2 draw on Wednesday sent France He hasn’t lost his confidence, or mine,” superb cross past Manuel Neuer. But the rebound dropped to in his 178th for it. There was a little pressure on me through as group winners. Deschamps told TF1. “We will recover well Delighted travelling Goretzka who smashed the ball International match. from all over the country but I’m a foot- Deschamps’ men will face Switzerland and then we’ll prepare for that (Switzerland Hungarian fans celebrated wild- into the back of the net to avoid World champions baller, a professional — I need that pres- in the last 16 on Monday in Bucharest. game) as well as possible.” ly as their German counterparts a humiliating group-stage exit. 26-.C !.26 razil continued their win- 33# # Bning romp through the 6(1 D)6! “You have to reassess and Copa America on Wednesday, replan and understand what eking out a controversial 2-1 < " % P @8) ' ") ndia skipper Virat Kohli has dynamics work for the team A 6 / victory against Colombia after Iindicated an overhaul of his and how we can be fearless. struggling most of the match to makes a mistake and hurts the Test team after the stunning Bring in right people who have B answer a magnificent bicycle- match. We never got past that loss to New Zealand in the right mindset to perform,” the kick goal by Luis Diaz. play.” Disgruntled Colombia World Test Championship final skipper added. Southampton: Echoing the deciding the best Test side in The 11th-hour win gave fans on social media turned the here, saying that “right people For the current manage- views of head coach Ravi the world over the course of the Selecao a perfect nine points referee’s name into a viral hash- who have the right mindset to ment, a 50 off 80 balls is of Shastri, India skipper Virat one game, to be very honest,” from three matches in the tag, joking he had played as perform” will be brought in fol- more value than a 15 off 80 Kohli has said that the best Kohli said in the post-match South American champi- ‘Brazil’s 12th man.’ lowing a reassessment. which can put unnecessary Test team in the world should press conference. onships, and extended their Insult was added to injury After his side lost the WTC pressure on batsmen coming be decided by a best-of-three “If it is a Test series, it has current winning streak to 11 10 minutes into stoppage time, Final by eight wickets in after someone with an ultra- final and not a one-off game to be a test of character over matches. when Casemiro headed a Southampton on Wednesday defensive mindset. like it was in the inaugural edi- three Tests, which team has However, the victory was Neymar corner past a distract- with batting being a major let- Kane Williamson scored tion. the ability to come back into steeped in controversy: Brazil’s ed Colombia defense to give down, the Indian captain did- seven runs in a session during India were able to bounce the series or totally blow away second-half equalizer, a Brazil the win. n’t take any names but the first innings but when it back to win the series against the other team. Roberto Firmino header, was However, Colombia, who expressed his displeasure at mattered, he scored a half-cen- Australia and England but “It can’t just be a pressure preceded by a Neymar pass that are second in Group B with some players for not showing tury of 80 odd balls during final couldn’t do so with the World applied over two days of good glanced off Argentine referee four points from four matches, enough ‘intent’ to score runs. session of the Test match. Test Championship final, a cricket and then you sudden- Nestor Pitana. still secured a spot in the quar- Senior batsman “I think evolving with the one off game against New ly are not a good Test side any- Colombia heatedly argued ter-finals. Cheteshwar Pujara managed 8 game and improving yourself Zealand which ended with more. I don’t believe in that.” afterward that play should have In the early match, off 54 balls in the first innings with the game is very impor- Kohli’s men losing by eight Shastri had advocated a been stopped, but Pitana, who “It’s sad that with all the that,” said Juventus’ Cuadrado. Ecuador and Peru failed to set- and consumed 35 balls for his tant and when you have been wickets. three-match finale before the refereed the 2018 World Cup effort we made against one of “A referee with that much tle who advances to the quar- first run. He then scored just 15 a top side for few years in a row, “Well, look, firstly, I’m team departed for England final, ruled the goal valid after the best teams in the world, we international experience, who’s ter-finals, drawing 2-2 in runs off 80 balls in the second you don’t want to suddenly not in absolute agreement of earlier this month. PTI checking the video. lost the match on a call like refereed at the World Cup, Goiania. essay. drop your standards... “We will continue to “We will certainly take reassess and continue to have those decisions and have those conversations around what are conversations and in near > ! ! O C ! ! D Jos powers Eng to big win the things required to strength- future,” the skipper looked vis- en our side and not follow ibly hurt and in a mood to or fall prey to certain take some tough calls in Cardiff: Jos Buttler saw England whose innings was labelled a patterns,” Kohli said at near future. $! ! E+ to a comfortable eight-wicket ‘masterclass’ by England captain the post match confer- He also spoke win in the first T20 International Eoin Morgan. ence. about finding ways to 6(1 D)6! He said it is nice to be against Sri Lanka at Sophia “I think it was a fantastic It can be safely score runs against finally end up on the right side Gardens on Wednesday as the performance from the boys, assumed that some of quality attacks like that ew Zealand captain Kane of the result. hosts went 1-0 up in a three- early wickets in the power play the seniors will be on of New Zealand. India NWilliamson saluted the “Well, obviously it’s the match series. always keep you in the game,” borrowed time scored only 217 in the commitment of his star-shorn pinnacle, isn’t it, really, being Sri Lanka were restricted to added Buttler after his ninth and only a stel- first innings and side as he savoured the ‘spe- involved in the final. Like I a modest 129/7 after winning half-century in just 20 T20 lar perfor- were all out for cial feeling’ of winning the said, a formidable side in the toss, with leg-spinner Adil innings opening for England. mance in the 170 in the second inaugural World Test India. 2019 was a great occa- Rashid taking 2-17 from Morgan, speak- five-Test effort. Championship mace by beat- sion and a brilliant game of his four overs and Sam ing to BBC Radio, series “We definite- ing India, relying on “bits cricket, as well. Curran 2/25 from three was pleased by an against ly need to work and pieces to stay in games “But obviously a slightly overs. all-round display England in out better plans and be competitive”. different feeling being on the Only Dasun Shanaka that augurs well August can on understand- With the World Test right side of the result for us,” with 50 off 44 balls really for England’s secure their ing how to score Championships triumph, the he said minutes later in the threatened England’s prospects in futures. runs. We have ‘nice guys’ of world cricket media interaction. attack. October’s T20 World “We will to stay in sync showed that they don’t always It was just the second But a target of 130 Cup. not wait for a with the finish last. The win over major international trophy proved well within the range “It’s a great way to year or so and momentum of mighty India has also made up % C8BD # won by New Zealand in their of England, the world’s top- start a series that’s so have to plan the game and for the heartbreak of succes- & E%F." ".# history, following their ICC ranked T20 side, as they won condensed,” he said. ahead. If you not let the sive ODI World Cup final Knock Out triumph back in with 17 balls to spare. “The bowlers really did see our white game drift losses in 2015 and 2019. ing, the first time in our his- played this match, it’s a special 2000, leaving the skipper Buttler thrashed eight set the tone, so full cred- ball team now, away too Wiliamson termed their tory we’ve come away with a achievement to be savoured. ecstatic. fours and one six in his it to them. we have great much. I final win over India as the world title,” Williamson said “I think for us, we know “For us a very proud innings and shared an open- “In the chase, Roy and depth and guys don’t think ‘pinnacle’ but stopped short of in post-match press confer- we don’t always have the stars, moment in our history and a ing stand of 80 with Jason Roy. Buttler at the top of the are ready and there are calling it the country’s biggest ence. and we use our bits and pieces proud moment just as a team “The thing about batting order are a quite formi- confident. Same any techni- achievement in the game. “We’ve had 22 players over to stay in games and be com- really, to stick to what we do in partnerships is it allows you dable pair, and when thing needs to cal difficul- “I’ve been part of (New the last two years, and they’ve petitive,” added the likeable well and come away with the to try and sit in and keep Roy they play in the fashion be done with ties as such,” Zealand cricket) for a short all played their part and the captain in the post-match win, which is a really great back on strike,” said play- that they can be quite Test cricket. he asserted. while, it’s a very special feel- support staff and the guys who presentation. feeling.” er of the match Buttler, intimidating.” AFP