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MAMATA CALLS FOR ALL˨ VLADIMIR PUTIN HASN’T OLYMPIC SHOOTER BOBANA PARTY MEETING TO REVIEW RULED OUT RUNNING FOR NEW MOMCILOVIC VELICKOVIC COVID˨19 PANDEMIC PRESIDENTIAL TERM PASSES AWAY AT 31 P-5 P-8 P-11 WHY IS CHINA PRAISING MR MODI DURING THIS CONFLICT: RAHUL New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) soldiers. China took our land. ter cannot allow them to use attack, saying “attempts are violations on the LAC (unhe Amid the -China face-off Then, why is China praising his words as a vindication of being made in some quarters rokte hain, unhe tokte hain) in former Congress President Ra- Mr Modi during this confl ict? their position and must ensure to give a mischievous inter- contrast to the past neglect of hul Gandhi has again attacked “Rahul Gandhi cited reports that all organs of the Govern- pretation” to his remark at the such challenges. Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Chinese newspapers on ment work together to tackle All-Party Meeting held on Fri- “Important advice by former over the Chinese transgression, Modi’s statement at the all- this crisis and prevent it from day on Galwan stand-off.”The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan albeit on Chinese media prais- party meeting.Former Prime escalating further.”However, Prime Minister’s Offi ce said Singh. For the betterment of ing the Prime Minister.Citing Minister Manmohan Singh in the Prime Minister’s Offi ce the PM had specifi cally em- India, I hope the Prime Min- news reports Rahul Gandhi, in a statement on Monday has had clarifi ed on Saturday and phasized that Indian forces ister will accept it politely,” he a tweet said “China killed our also said “The Prime Minis- countered the opposition’s now decisively counter any said in another tweet. CM KCR HANDS India is fighting a twin battle against MANMOHAN TO MODI : OVER CHEQUES, China, says Arvind Kejriwal JOB LETTER Disinformation is New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) navirus.Kejriwal said, "As TO MARTYRED Delhi Chief Minister Arvind our 20 jawans did not retreat no substitute for Kejriwal on Monday said the while guarding the border in COLONEL’S KIN country is fi ghting a twin bat- the Galwan Valley in , tle against China. we will also not retreat. We diplomacy Kejriwal said, "Our country have arranged corona beds is fi ghting a twin battle against on a war footing. New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Galwan Valley on the China. First, our doctors are There are about 7,000 beds Former Prime Minister Man- that ment that disinformation is fi ghting against Chinese vi- for Covid-19 patients in Delhi mohan Singh on Monday led to the death of 20 Indian no substitute for diplomacy rus and second, India's brave as the brave soldiers of our at the moment. Don't worry. launched a scathing attack soldiers, including a com- or decisive leadership.” soldiers are fi ghting China on country are facing China on We will not allow the lack of on Prime Minister Narendra manding offi cer.The PM “The truth cannot be sup- the border."The chief minis- the border, similarly health beds come in the way of treat- Modi saying “disinforma- statement was used by the pressed by having pliant al- ter termed the coronavirus as workers within the country ing corona patients at all." tion” on the Chinese trans- Chinese to get away from lies spout comforting but 'Chinese virus'. He said, "Just are fi ghting against the coro- ...... Continue on Page 3 gression will be a “betrayal” their misdeeds at the Gal- false statements,” added to the sacrifi ce made by the wan Valley. Manmohan Singh. Indian soldiers at the LAC “The Prime Minister can- Singh said Prime Minister Hyderabad, June 22 (IANS) PRIYANKA TO YOGI : and it was neither a “substi- not allow them to use his should be “mindful” of the With each passing day, the tute for diplomacy” nor “de- words as a vindication of implications of his words. Telangana Chief Minister K. Focus on solving cisive leadership”. their position and must en- He said in Indian democ- Chandrashekhar Rao on Mon- Manmohan Singh was sure that all organs of the racy that responsibility rests day visited the family of Colonel problems instead of criticising Modi’s statement Government work together with the offi ce of the Prime B. Santosh Babu, martyred in a at the all-party meeting on to tackle this crisis and Minister. The Prime Minister clash with Chinese troops in La- Friday and later clarifi ca- prevent it from escalating must always be mindful of dakh on June 15, consoled them, publicity tion by the Prime Minister’s further,” said the former the implications of his words and handed over the cheques for New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) in charge for the eastern Uttar Offi ce on the June 15 night’s Prime Minister.Manmohan and declarations on our Na- ex gratia announced by the state Congress General Secre- Pradesh said in a tweet. violent face-off between the Singh in a statement said: tion’s security as also strate- for the family. tary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra The Congress General Sec- Indian and Chinese sides at “We remind the Govern- gic and territorial interests. Rao reached Suryapet by road on Monday took a potshot retary has been critical of the to visit the offi cer’s house. He at Yogi Adityanath govern- Uttar Pradesh government handed over a cheque for Rs 4 ment in Uttar Pradesh after a in the last couple of months. INDIA’S COVID˨19 TALLY 4,25,282 WITH 14,821 FRESH CASES crore to the Colonel’s wife San- couple allegedly committed She has been highlighting The number of recoveries also continued to surge with 2,37,195 patients toshi and cheque for another Rs suicide following job loss and the issues of job losses dur- 1 crore to his parents, who re- asked the state government ing the nationwide lockdown cured so far, while there were 1,74,387 active cases. quested for the amount to be de- to focus on the issues rather to combat the spread of novel New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) fatalities reported till Monday posited for their granddaughter. than publicity. coronavirus (Covid-19). India on Monday added 14,821 morning, 186 were from Ma- The Chief Minister also hand- "The Chief Minister (Yogi Many have returned new COVID-19 cases pushing harashtra, 63 from Delhi, 53 ed over to Santoshi the letter of Adityanath) is claiming to from other states after the the infection tally to 4,25,282, from Tamil Nadu, 43 from Ut- her appointment to Group-1 provide lakhs of jobs to youths nationwide lockdown was while the death toll rose to tar Pradesh, 25 from Gujarat, job in the state, and documents in the state while a young cou- announced. According to 13,699 with 445 new fatalities, 15 from West Bengal, 14 from on the allotment of a house site ple committed suicide in Kan- the state government, it according to Union Health Madhya Pradesh, 12 from Raj- measuring 711 square yards in pur after losing the job during transported back over 15 Ministry data.The country reg- asthan, 11 from Haryana, seven Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. the nationwide lockdown. lakh migrant workers from istered over 10,000 cases for the from Telangana, fi ve each from KCR, as the Chief Minister is The government should fo- different parts of the coun- 11th day in a row.The number 1,74,387 active cases, according tal of 9,440 COVID-19 patients Andhra Pradesh and Karnata- popularly known, paid fl oral cus more on fi xing the issues try through the Shramik of recoveries also continued to the updated offi cial fi gures have recovered, taking the re- ka, two from Odisha, one each tributes to Santosh Babu. rather than on publicity," Pri- Special trains and the state to surge with 2,37,195 patients at 8 am. One patient has mi- covery rate to 55.77 per cent, from Bihar, and Kash- ...... Continue on Page 3 yanka Gandhi, who is also the government buses. cured so far, while there were grated.In the last 24 hours, a to- offi cials said.Of the 445 fresh mir, Puducherry and Punjab. China finally admits it lost 'less than 20' GLOBAL COVID˨19 CASES TOP 9 MILLION By Monday morning, the total number of cases stood at 8,927,195, soldiers in clash with India while the fatalities increased to 467,636. New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) an "observer" from the piece. control anti-China sentiment A day after Indian media re- The Chinese "analysts" and at home and has a new mili- Washington, June 22 ported that India had handed "observers" also accused In- tary conflict with its biggest (IANS) By Monday morning, over dead bodies of 16 Chi- dian officials of placating na- neighbour."Prime Minister the total number of cases nese soldiers to the People's tionalists by "making specula- Narendra Modi, as per the ob- stood at 8,927,195, while Liberation Army (PLA), China tions on China's casualties to servers, "is trying to respond the fatalities increased to on Monday for the first time satisfy Indian hardliners, such to the nationalists and hard- 467,636, the University’s admitted that it lost "less than as speculating that China lost liners with tough talk, but he Center for Systems Science 20" troops during the violent more soldiers than India." understands his country can- and Engineering (CSSE) re- face-off along the Line of Ac- The Global Times report not have further conflict with vealed in its latest update. tual Control (LAC) in Ladakh Beijing, in a piece quoting referred to Union minister China so he is also making an With 2,279,306 cases and last week. "Chinese experts" on Mon- and former Army Chief Gen. effort to cool tensions. 119,967 deaths, the US con- Until now, even as New Del- day said that "the reason why V.K. Singh who on Saturday "Quoting Chinese military tinues with the world’s high- hi had officially announced China did not release the had claimed that the number observers, the Global Times est number of COVID-19 (410,461), the UK (305,803), desh (112,306) and Canada that 20 of its soldiers were number" of its casualties, is of PLA soldiers killed in the said, that "an escalated, large- infections and fatalities, ac- Peru (251,338), Spain (103,078), the CSSE fi gures killed in a clash with the PLA that China "wants to avoid an stand-off in the Galwan valley scale military conflict involv- cording to the CSSE. (246,272), Chile (242,355), It- showed. in Ladakh's Galwan valley, escalation." was more than 40. ing main Chinese troops, if Brazil comes in the second aly (238,499), Iran (204,952), The other countries with Beijing had remained tight- "If China released the num- The analysts in Beijing also that were to happen, would place with 1,083,341 infec- France (197,008), Ger- over 10,000 deaths are the lipped about its casualties. ber which is less than 20, the In- threatened India saying, "In- mean all out war just like the tions and 50,591 deaths. many (191,272), Turkey UK (42,717), Italy (34,634), The Global Times, the dian government would again dia will be more humiliated war in 1962, with very dispro- In terms of cases, Rus- (187,685), Mexico (180,545), France (29,643), Spain mouthpiece of the Chinese come under pressure," the than after the 1962 border portionate casualty figures sia ranks third (583,879), Pakistan (176,617), Saudi (28,323), Mexico (21,825) Community Party regime in Global Times tweeted quoting conflict with China if it cannot unfavourable to India." and was followed by India Arabia (157,612), Bangla- and India (13,254). Indian Horizon 2 City Tuesday, June 23, 2020 BJP's Sambit Patra moves SC to Experts ask for Serological Survey in vacate its stay on Puri Rath Yatra Delhi to gauge COVID surge

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) pandemic. "Lord Jagannath New Delhi, Jun21 (UNI) be given about whether the BJP leader Sambit Patra has won't forgive us if we allow Along with fresh demarca- person was in home isola- moved the Supreme Court, it." The bench held that in the tion of containment zones, tion and whether the person seeking recall of its June 18 interest of public health and strict monitoring and con- was brought to hospital at order, staying the Puri Rath safety of citizens, the Rath trol of activities in these ar- the right time or not. Every Yatra, in view of the Covid Yatra festival cannot be al- eas, the Expert Committee death has to be reported to pandemic. lowed this year. "Article 25 of constituted by the Home the Central Government Patra, in his plea, has the Constitution itself confers Ministry to contain the spurt and also that all COVID-19 sought permission from the the right to freely profess and of COVID-19 in Delhi, has positive cases should be apex court for holding the propagate religion subject to asked the Delhi Government first referred to Covid cen- yatra without congregation of health," said the court. to conduct a mega Serologi- tres and those who have devotees by using services of "We accordingly direct cal Survey of Delhi between adequate facilities at home Lord Jagannath's 800 sevay- that there shall be no Rath June 27 to July 10, involving and do not suffer from other ats, all of whom have tested ters on Monday. The famous cancelled. A bench headed Yatra anywhere in the tem- sampling of over 20,000 peo- co-morbidities, can be al- negative for Covid-19. yatra was to start from the by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde ple town of Odisha or in any ple in Delhi, to get a compre- lowed to stay in home iso- Many application have Jagannath Temple on June and Justices Dinesh Mahesh- other part of the state this hensive assessment of the lation,'' the Home Ministry been moved in the apex court 23. However, now there will wari and A.S. Bopanna took year. We further direct that spread of infection in Delhi officials said. on behalf of individuals and be no chariot pulling of Lord the step amid rising cases of there shall be no activities and draw up a comprehen- 30 and a comprehensive sur- fected persons, with the help The Centre shall also be NGOs seeking permission Jagannath, Balabhadra and the coronavirus in the coun- secular or religious associ- sive strategy. The Expert vey of the rest of Delhi will of Aarogya Setu and Itihas informed of the number of for the Rath Yatra without Subhadra and all other activi- try. The Chief Justice said ated with the Rath Yatra panel also suggested that be done by July 6. The expert Aap, listing and monitor- people kept in home isola- any congregation. The apex ties associated with the an- such gatherings cannot take during this period," said the every district in Delhi will be committee, headed by Dr ing of each household even tion. The Home Minister court is likely to hear the mat- nual programme also stand place during the ongoing top court. linked to a major hospital, Vinod Paul, has also sug- outside containment zones, also advised that Delhi gov- which will provide adequate gested to use Aarogya Setu which will help in getting ernment officials should help, revised demarcation and Itihas App for contact comprehensive information take technical help for the of containment zones and a tracing of all infected per- about Delhi and to keep the revised demarcation of Con- After 1 year of cold, has Ira strict monitoring and con- sons and those persons who COVID-19 positive cases in tainment Zones, the officials trol of activities in such con- came in contact with the hospitals, Covid care centers added. tainment zones. Covid positive persons and or home isolation. The meeting was attended Trivedi and Centre patched up? The panel also suggested a their quarantined details. Union Home Minister by Union Minister of Health timeline for all of the above Listing and monitoring of Amit Shah, while chairing and Family Welfare Dr New Delhi, June 22 'Incredible India' to delete unequivocal apology may social media is an unspar- mentioned activities, based each household even out- a meeting here on Sunday, Harsh Vardhan, Lt Governor (IANS) One year seems to a tweet that read: "Our have been considered. Af- ing space, that even forced on which the Delhi Govern- side containment zones, also directed the Delhi Gov- of Delhi Anil Baijal, Chief be a long time to forgive renowned Yoga Guru Ms ter her vocal opposition to a government handle to ment will finalise a plan by which will help in getting ernment to conduct assess- Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and forget. Yoga host and Ira Trivedi in this webinar beef ban, a sensitive issue delete a tweet promoting June 22, constitute district comprehensive information ment in respect of every Deputy Chief Minister Man- granddaughter of top Con- will cover breathing tech- for many and past com- her webinar. She not only level teams by June 23, issue about Delhi, the Expert com- dead individual as regards ish Sisodia, besides Dr Vinod gress man of yesteryears niques and yoga asanas to ments where Hinduism called those who batted for revised demarcation of all mittee said. The panel also how many days before death Paul, Union Home and -- Ira Trivedi seems to have strengthen immunity and was called to be "regres- the ban on consumption containment zones by June asked the Delhi Government the person was brought to Health and Family Welfare been rehabilitated by the respiratory strength." sive" by her, she clarified of beef as "dumbo" but 26, 100 per cent survey of for 'Tracing and Quarantin- hospital and from where. Secretaries and Chief Secre- Narendra Modi govern- It also gave a link to reg- she herself was a vegetar- also alleged, "modern day containment zones by June ing of Contacts' of all in- ''A special focus has to tary, Delhi ment, a year after the na- ister for the webinar which ian. But what may have hinduism is deeply regres- tional broadcaster Door- took place as scheduled. worked for Trivedi, after a sive". Last year, then Chief darshan blacklisted her The webinar was hosted by year Doordarshan took all Executive of Prasar Bharti, for her vocal opposition to one Rangarajan Parthasar- her previous shows off re- Shashi Shekhar had to beef ban and her alleged thy, whose social media cord may be her unequivo- publicly step in following After 1 year of cold, has Ira statements that were con- account says he works with cal apology last year where which an internal advisory strued as disparaging for the Union Tourism min- she tried to undo the dam- was issued to take all her Trivedi and Centre patched up? one community. istry. In fact, that's not all. age. She said, "I also deeply shows off air, from all lan- But after a year in the She was also named in a cherish, respect and live guages of DD. However, cold, Trivedi held a webi- Ministry of Culture panel by Hindu Dharma, please with a year gone by, that New Delhi, June 22 of tweets that may have nar on Monday morning at discussion with two union ignore any screenshots seems to be a matter of the (IANS) One year seems been taken out of context. 11 a.m., facilitated by the ministers -- Culture Min- of tweets that may have past for both Ira Trivedi to be a long time to for- I respect all religions and Ministry of Tourism, not- ister Prahlad Patel and been taken out of context. and the Modi government. give and forget. Yoga host texts, but Hinduism is at withstanding social media Shripad Naik who heads I respect all religions and Speaking to IANS, Trive- and granddaughter of top the heart of my practice." outrage. However, that too the AYUSH ministry, on texts, but Hinduism is at di clarified: "There is no Congress man of yester- However, even if the didn't go down well with June 20, between 6.30 and the heart of my practice." government unhappiness years -- Ira Trivedi seems current government has many trolling the Tour- 8.30 p.m. So, what changed However, even if the whatsoever... It is com- to have been rehabilitat- stated to rehabilitate her, ism Minister Prahlad Patel in the last one year? Gov- current government has pletely a thing of the past." ed by the Narendra Modi social media is an un- himself, which prompted ernment insiders say, her stated to rehabilitate her, government, a year after sparing space, that even the national broadcaster forced a government Doordarshan blacklisted handle to delete a tweet Javedkar inaugurates virtual Indian her for her vocal opposi- promoting her webinar. tion to beef ban and her She not only called alleged statements that those who batted for the Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival were construed as dispar- strength." It also gave a ers say, her unequivocal ban on consumption of aging for one community. link to register for the we- apology may have been beef as "dumbo" but also New Delhi, Jun 22 (UNI) Infor- and now the ceremony is being held foreign filmmakers shoot films here,” But after a year in the binar which took place as considered. After her vo- alleged, "modern day hin- mation and Broadcasting Minister again. the minister said. cold, Trivedi held a webi- scheduled. The webinar cal opposition to beef duism is deeply regres- Prakash Javadekar has called on for- Mr Javadekar said that films have “Two years ago, we have set up nar on Monday morning was hosted by one Ranga- ban, a sensitive issue for sive". Last year, then Chief eign filmmakers to shoot more and been a ‘soft power’ for India, as mov- a single window facility center for at 11 a.m., facilitated by rajan Parthasarthy, whose many and past comments Executive of Prasar Bharti, more movies in India and contribute ies are produced on a large scale here. these foreign producers where they the Ministry of Tourism, social media account says where Hinduism was Shashi Shekhar had to in the growing of the film market. “Foreign filmmakers should come get approval soon to shoot films in a notwithstanding social he works with the Union called to be "regressive" publicly step in following Mr Javedkar said this while inau- to India and shoot more and more short time,” he said. media outrage. Tourism ministry. by her, she clarified she which an internal advisory gurating the Indian Pavilion through films here, because the diversity and Information Broadcasting Secre- However, that too In fact, that's not all. herself was a vegetarian. was issued to take all her video conferencing at the Interna- richness of India will not be found tary Amit Khare said,”next year is the didn't go down well with She was also named in a But what may have shows off air, from all lan- tional Cannes film festival ceremony anywhere in the world,” he said. birth centenary of legendary film- many trolling the Tour- Ministry of Culture pan- worked for Trivedi, after guages of DD. However, here on Monday. “Right now 50 countries shoot maker Satyajit Ray and next year we ism Minister Prahlad el discussion with two a year Doordarshan took with a year gone by, that Significantly, this film festival was movies in India, but we have to ex- will also review his films and special Patel himself, which union ministers -- Cul- all her previous shows seems to be a matter of to be held from May 12 to 23 but due pand our film market even further exhibition will be held at Cannes prompted 'Incredible ture Minister Prahlad Pa- off record may be her the past for both Ira Trive- to Corona epidemic it was cancelled and it is only possible when more Film Festival.” India' to delete a tweet tel and Shripad Naik who unequivocal apology last di and the Modi govern- that read: "Our renowned heads the AYUSH minis- year where she tried to ment. Speaking to IANS, Yoga Guru Ms Ira Trivedi try, on June 20, between undo the damage. Trivedi clarified: "There Army Chief to visit , to in this webinar will cover 6.30 and 8.30 p.m. She said, "I also deeply is no government unhap- breathing techniques and So, what changed in the cherish, respect and live piness whatsoever... It is yoga asanas to strengthen last one year? by Hindu Dharma, please completely a thing of the take stock of ground situation immunity and respiratory Government insid- ignore any screenshots past." New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) of Control (LoC) with Paki- The ground situation is the LAC. The Chinese have Indian Army Chief General stan. He is likely to visit on volatile in Ladakh, and Pan- built defences in several Manoj Mukund Naravane Tuesday. On Monday, corps gong Tso can be another parts between Finger 4 and Novelist Kevin Kwan is back will visit Leh and Kashmir commanders of the two flashpoint after the Galwan Finger 8, which have been to take stock of the ground countries' military met at Valley patrolling point 14 grey zones in the past. The situation this week. Moldo to resolve the border where a barbaric attack was Chinese action in Pangong with a bang- as he usually is General Naravane's visit issues and ease the tension carried on Indian troops by Lake is seen as an attempt to comes amid the heightened in eastern Ladakh. the Chinese army on the change the status quo. New Delhi, June 22 erful Authors. In 2018, View" and its Merchant- Tyrrhenian Sea and she re- threat in eastern Ladakh re- This is the second such night of June 15. The Indian Army has (IANS) Singapore-born he made it to TIME mag- Ivory film adaptation. ally can't stand it when he gion where over thousands meeting after the first one At , there is also enhanced deploy- and now a naturalised azine's list of 100 most On her very first morn- kisses her in the darkness of Indian Army men have took place on June 6 to de- an attempt of the PLA to al- ment in the Hot Springs, American, Keven Kwans influential people. ing on the jewel-like island of the ancient ruins of a been deployed a few metres fuse the tensions. The meet- ter the Line of Actual Control Demchok , , , "Crazy Rich Asians" was Now, Kwan, who also of Capri, Lucie Churchill, Roman villa. Lucie has al- away from the Line of Actual ing between 14 Corps com- unilaterally. The prolonged Depsang, and Gal- a number one New York has under his belt "Chi- the daughter of an Ameri- ways sublimated the Asian Control (LAC), following the mander Lieutenant General camping and a heavy pres- wan. After the June 15 Times bestseller, a ma- na Rich Girlfriend" and can-born Chinese mother side of herself and she ada- bloody clash with the Chi- Harinder Singh and South ence of Chinese troops violent clash, in which 20 jor motion picture, and "Rich People Problems" and a blue-blooded New mantly denies having feel- nese People's Liberation Xinjiang Military District around the Pangong Lake, Indian soldiers were killed has been translated into now returns with "Sex York father, sets eyes on ings for George but several Army (PLA) a week ago. chief Major General Liu Lin at a point which has been and the Chinese troops more than 30 languages. and Vanity" (Penguin Mafiosi of sorts George Zao years later, when George The Army Chief will re- is happening on the lines under Indian control, has also suffered casualties, Hollywood Reporter Random House), a com- and instantly can't stand unexpectedly appears in view the force prepared- of the one they held at the emerged to be the biggest nothing has changed and has named him one of edy of manners set be- him. She can't stand it East Hampton, where Lu- ness as well the deployment -Moldo border per- roadblock for a possible res- things continue to be tense the "Five Writers To tween two cultures that when he gallantly offers to cie is weekending with her across the Line of Actual sonnel meeting (BPM) point olution to the ongoing tussle in the Galwan and Pan- Watch" on the list of is seen as a tribute to E.M trade hotel rooms with her new fiance, she finds her- Control with China and Line in eastern Ladakh on June 6. between India and China at gong Tso regions. Hollywood's Most Pow- Forsters "A Room With a so that she can view the self drawn to him again. Indian Horizon Tuesday, June 23, 2020 State 3 India is fighting a twin battle No exception for pregnant inmate: against China, says Kejriwal Police to HC on Safoora bail New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Kejriwal said the number New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind of tests in Delhi has also been The Delhi Police while oppos- Kejriwal on Monday said the increased. Earlier there used ing the bail application filed by country is fighting a twin bat- to be 5,000 tests per day in Jamia Coordination Commit- tle against China. Delhi, whereas now 18,000 tee member Safoora Zargar has Kejriwal said, "Our coun- tests are being done in Delhi claimed that "there is no excep- try is fighting a twin battle every day. The Delhi Chief tion carved out for a pregnant against China. First, our Minister said that the gov- inmate, who is accused of such a doctors are fighting against ernment will provide oxim- heinous crime." Chinese virus and second, eters to the corona patients "There is no exception carved India's brave soldiers are in home isolation. With this out for a pregnant inmate, who is fighting China on the bor- equipment, corona patients accused of such heinous crime, der." The chief minister are fighting against the coro- on a war footing. There are will be able to measure the to be released on bail merely be- termed the coronavirus as navirus. Kejriwal said, "As about 7,000 beds for Cov- level of oxygen in their body. cause of their pregnancy. To the 'Chinese virus'. He said, "Just our 20 jawans did not retreat id-19 patients in Delhi at the He also said that the Delhi contrary the law provides for ad- as the brave soldiers of our while guarding the border in moment. Don't worry. We government is getting full equate safeguards and medical country are facing China on the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, will not allow the lack of beds support from the central gov- attention during their custody in the border, similarly health we will also not retreat. We come in the way of treating ernment in the fight against jail," a status report filed by the sanitise their hands before the frustrate the civil compact which workers within the country have arranged corona beds corona patients at all." coronavirus. Delhi Police before a single judge entering the wards," the police holds our polity together," the bench of the High Court pre- said. status report said. Safoora was sided by Justice Rajiv Shakdher While the matter was being arrested by the Delhi Police's Cong demands read. "It is extremely crucial to heard through video conferenc- Special Cell and is accused of No passenger stranded note here that accused (Safoora) ing, Solicitor General Tushar hatching a conspiracy to incite security for army has been lodged in a separate Mehta representing the Delhi communal riots in the national man's family cell, all alone, and therefore, the Police, sought a day's time to capital's northeast area. The trial in Sydney: Air India chance of her contacting Covid take instructions on the issue court had dismissed the bail plea in Amethi from any other person does not and said it will be in "larger inter- filed by her saying that it found New Delhi, June 22 on the Sydney-Delhi member was found CO- arise. In fact more care and cau- est" if he is given indulgence. "no merit" in her petition. (IANS) National car- flight on June 20. Ac- VID-19 positive. The New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Con- tion are being practiced in jail so Additional Solicitor General "When you choose to play with rier Air India on Mon- cording to sources, the flight being operated gress Working Committee member Ji- far as social distancing norms are (ASG) Aman Lekhi too joined embers, you cannot blame the day rebutted allegations crew, including the pilot under the Vande Bharat tin Prasada has written a letter to Uttar concerned than would be avail- him and submitted that they wind to have carried the spark a that passengers of its has been quarantined by mission was half way Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath able to her outside the jail prem- are ready with the arguments on bit too far and spread the fire," Sydney-Delhi flight were the Australian authori- over Central Asia when demanding security to the family of a ises," the police said adding that merits but they do not intend to Additional Sessions Judge Dhar- stranded in the Austra- ties. Consequently, Air it was called back. serving Army personnel in Amethi, who till date 39 deliveries have taken proceed on merits at this stage. mendra Rana had said while dis- lian city after the pilot India rushed a replace- That time the airline's have been facing threats from the land place in Delhi prisons in last 10 Opposing their submissions ad- missing her bail. The court had was tested positive for ment crew to operate staff overseeing the op- mafia. Jitin Prasada spoke to the wife of years. The status report was sub- vocate Nitya Ramakrishnan rep- also stated, "if there is a prima COVID-19. the flight. On its part erations mistook the pi- the Lance Naik Brijesh Kumar Dubey on mitted in response to the bail ap- resenting the petitioner submit- facie evidence of conspiracy, the Incidentally, the pilot Air India in a statement lot's test report as 'nega- the phone. She told him that despite the plication filed by Zargar, M Phil ted that her client is in a delicate evidence of acts and statements had earlier tested nega- said: "The said pilot had tive' while he had tested fact that the issue of their land has been student of Jamia Millia Islamia state and is in a fairly advanced made by one of the conspira- tive for the pandemic a valid pre-flight covid 'positive' for Covid-19. resolved, the family continues to live in University, who is more than stage of pregnancy and if the po- tors in furtherance of the com- and was on standby to negative test report just Subsequently, the air- fear for their life. Prasada said, "In Uttar four months pregnant. lice need time to respond to the mon object is admissible against operate another flight. before operating the craft was informed and Pradesh, the law and order has collapsed In its status report, the police plea, she be granted interim bail. all..even if no direct evidence of However, due to cer- flight." "We had no flight the SoPs meant for such and it is very disturbing and unfortunate mentioned that Covid warriors Upon hearing arguments from violence is attributable to the tain circumstances, he to Sydney yesterday, situations were immedi- that the army personnel, who is at the are appointed in every ward that both the sides, the bench allowed applicant/accused, she cannot was rostered to oper- so no one is stranded ately implemented. The forefront to defend the nation, has to fear checks the availability of water, the request of S-G's submissions shy away from her liability under ate the flight to Sydney. there. The crew operat- incident was termed as for the life of his family back home. It's soap and sanitiser and sanitisa- and posted the matter for further the provisions of the UAPA." The This move disturbed ing today's flight will "unfortunate" by many the duty of every citizen and especially tion and cleanliness in the ward hearing on Tuesday. In its status case relates to the anti-CAA pro- the synchronised pat- take their mandatory industry insiders, as Air the government to protect the family of thrice a day. They also maintain report, Delhi Police has also sub- tests in the Jaffrabad area where tern in which tests are rest and operate back. India has been instru- the army peronnel so that he can serve a diary which is checked by the mitted that Safoora was a part of the agitators, majority of whom conducted in the airline We have adhered to all mental in carrying out the nation without having the tension of SCJ itself. the conspiratorial design to not were women, had begun pro- and this delayed the pi- the laid down protocols Covid-19 evacuation his family at home." The matter pertains "The cell of appellant/accused only cause disaffection but also tests against the amended Act lots test report. Accord- in this regard." operations for around to Amethi's Brijesh Kumar Dubey, who is is properly cleaned and sanitised the use of any means to cause last year. Violence had later bro- ingly, sources said that In an earlier incident five months now. The posted on the in Jammu twice a day. Soap and other es- death and injury to persons. ken out between the protesters the pilot was informed on May 30, a ferry flight airline is well conversant and Kashmir's , was compelled sentials are also provided to her "The accused (Safoora) was not and CAA supporters this year in about his positive report of the national car- with the safety protocols to sit on dharna to get his land case re- on regular basis. Outside every only disposed towards creat- which at least 53 people includ- once he landed in Aus- rier had taken off from which mandate Covid-19 solved, and it was only after the interven- ward, including hers', there is ing turmoil to severely under- ing IB official Ankit Sharma and tralia under the SoPs. Delhi for Moscow and testing of crew before tion of the high officials that Dubey could sanitiser dispenser and wash ba- mine public order and imperil Head Constable Rattan Lal were The incident happened returned after a crew and after a flight. get his land back last week. sins, where inmate can wash and national security but erode and killed.

India COVID-19 Focus on solving Chinese hackers now target website problems instead cases per lakh lowest of publicity: in world: Govt of DPIIT that curtailed Chinese FDI Priyanka to Yogi

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Despite a surge in New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) ficials there, speaking on companies like the BSNL and New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India's COVID-19 cases to 4,25,282 on Monday Amid the rising India-China conditions of anonymity the MTNL. his trade assertive- Congress General Secre- marking a record 14,821 new cases in 24 hours, border tensions and a phish- told IANS, that the matter is ness was a result of Chinese tary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra the Centre said the virus infection per lakh ing attack alert by the In- being looked into. The offi- troops killing 20 Indian soldiers on Monday took a potshot people in India was among the lowest global- dian Computer Emergency cial added that the ministry in the Galwan valley of Ladakh at Yogi Adityanath govern- ly. Citing the latest World Health Organisation Response Team (CERT-In), is considering releasing a region, in a violent clash. The ment in Uttar Pradesh after (WHO) report to support its claim, Ministry of a key Indian government statement. A screenshot of Chinese side is also reported to a couple allegedly commit- Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said the business department's web- the hacked website is avail- have sustained casualties. Even ted suicide following job loss WHO Situation Report 153 released on June 21 site was hacked on Monday. able with IANS. This choice today, both the countries are and asked the state govern- shows that "India has one of the lowest cases The site of the Department of the website to attack is holding Lt General-level talks ment to focus on the issues per lakh population inspite of its high popu- for Promotion of Industry significant, given the over- to diffuse tensions. However, rather than publicity. The lation density". India's cases per lakh popula- and Internal Trade (DPIIT), riding mood of the Indian both the sides have been un- Chief Minister (Yogi Aditya- tion are 30.04 while the global average is more which has been responsible public to hurt China though relenting in their statements. nath) is claiming to provide than its triple at 114.67, the Ministry said. The for curtailing FDI of Chinese economic means. Earlier, companies from countries been tasked to oversee the Earlier, Prime Minister Nar- lakhs of jobs to youths in the US has 671.24 cases per lakh population while companies into India, had a India decided to put Chinese sharing land border with disbursement of the govern- endra Modi, speaking for the state while a young couple the metric for Germany, Spain and Brazil is Chinese letter showing on its investments through the India, including China, to in- ment fiscal aid." first time after the news of In- committed suicide in Kanpur 583.88, 526.22 and 489.42 respectively, it said screen that seems to mean government route, instead vest in the country." "It has been reported that dia losing 20 of its bravehearts after losing the job during adding that this low figure is thus a testimony "meditation". of the automatic route draw- This hacking also takes these malicious actors are to the Chinese aggression, had the nationwide lockdown. to the graded, preemptive and proactive ap- However, the website has ing Chinese ire. It was DPIIT place immediately after the planning to spoof or create fake warned China. "I would like to The government should fo- proach the Indian government along with the now been restored. A senior which was responsible for CERT-In issued an advisory, email Ids impersonating vari- assure the nation that the sacri- cus more on fixing the issues states and Union Territories (UTs) took for the official of the DPIIT, that the decision. warning that the potential ous authorities," it cautioned. fice of our jawans will not be in rather than on publicity," prevention, containment and management comes under the Ministry In fact, a statement issued phishing attacks could im- This Chinese attack on India's vain. India wants peace but it is Priyanka Gandhi, who is also of novel coronavirus pandemic. So far, a total of Commerce, told IANS by the Chinese embassy in personate government agen- key trade website also comes capable to give a befitting reply the in charge for the eastern of 2,37,195 patients have been cured of CO- that their website was in- India said: "On April 18, In- cies, departments and trade in the wake of reports that the if instigated." "Desh ko is baat Uttar Pradesh said in a tweet. VID-19. However, a total of 9,440 COVID-19 deed hacked. However, no dia's Department for Promo- bodies. It stated: "Phishing Department of Telecommuni- ka garv hoga ki ve marte marte The Congress General Secre- patients have been cured in the last 24 hours. official would confirm or tion of Industry and Internal campaign is expected to cations (DoT) may put a ban mare (the nation will be proud tary has been critical of the The recovery rate is 55.77 per cent amongst deny the same on record. Trade (DPIIT) revised its impersonate government on procuring telecom supplies to note that they died while kill- Uttar Pradesh government COVID-19 patients, it said. Presently, there are When the Ministry of Com- foreign investment policy, agencies, departments and from Chinese companies, when ing the enemies)," he added, in the last couple of months. 1,74,387 active cases. merce was contacted, of- making it much difficult for trade associations who have it comes to state-run telecom making India's stand clear. She has been highlighting the issues of job losses dur- ing the nationwide lockdown Jindal institute inks pact with Springer Nature Singapore to combat the spread of novel coronavirus (Covid-19). Many New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Jindal Insti- opportunities for co-publishing work in to sell and distribute the Jindal Institute achieve global academic and research part of Springer Nature, a 175-year-old have returned from other tute of Behavioural Sciences of O.P. Jindal behavioural sciences, but will not be lim- of Behavioural Sciences' (JIBS) co-pub- excellence for its academic accomplish- renowned global publisher that serves states after the nationwide Global University on Monday announced ited to individual titles, series titles, new lications throughout the globe. The col- ments to become a leading research in- and supports the research community. lockdown was announced. an agreement with global academic pub- editions of books to be published by the laboration would provide a robust plat- stitute internationally, JIBS said. The agreement also paves way for joint According to the state govern- lisher Springer Nature Group Singapore Institute, and any other works that do not form for the institute's young researchers "This is a significant step towards events and exhibitions to be organised by ment, it transported back over for collaboration in co-publishing books, fall into these categories. The institute to engage in international academic ex- wider outreach and dissemination of the two parties on themes of mutual in- 15 lakh migrant workers from monographs, and edited books in its pur- shall also remain the exclusive owner of change and publish their research, said the quality research we produce in our terest which include academic writings, different parts of the country suit to develop into an institute of excel- the copyright of works published by the Professor Sanjeev P. Sahni, Principal Di- institute with the help of a strong and education and other research oriented through the Shramik Special lence and national importance. As per Springer under this agreement. In return, rector of JIBS, who signed the agreement multipronged network provided by the activities. Since the inception of JIBS, till trains and the state govern- the agreement, both sides will explore Springer Nature will have exclusive rights on be half of JIBS.The agreement aims to Springer Nature," Sahni said. Springer is date Springer Nature Singapore ment buses. SOUTH Indian Horizon 4 Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Karnataka may have 25,000 BMC unveils Mission Zero to target corona cases by Aug 15: Official Covid-19 in north Mumbai Bengaluru, June 22 southern state’s total tally “Effort to reduce the Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) With local doctors, Bill & Melinda (IANS) With more than had shot up to 9,150, in- growth rate will exponen- the Dharavi tensions receding, Gates Foundation, top realtors 9,000 coronavirus cases cluding 3,391 active cases. tially reduce the number of the BrihanMumbai Municipal body CREDAI-MCHI, NGOs and recording an increase As many as 225 patients cases. Conversely, any slip- Corporation (BMC) has trained like Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana with each passing day, Kar- were discharged, taking up makes us pay heavily,” its guns on Covid-19 spread in and Desh Apnayen. They will nataka is projected to have the total cured patients to asserted Moudgil. north Mumbai with ‘Mission provide mobile vans, medicos up to 25,000 positive cases 5,618. In this context, the senior Zero’ under the public-private- and medicines. The BMC teams by August 15, a senior offi- Admitting that it was dif- IAS officer said citizens partnership, according to Mu- would carry out swab testing cial said on Monday. ficult to project the num- could make a major dif- nicipal Commissioner I.S. Cha- and quarantining, said Chahal. “If the daily growth rate ber of positive cases accu- ference by wearing masks, hal here on Monday. He kicked off the ‘Mission of cases is 3 per cent, then rately beyond 15-20 days, wash hands, and observe The ‘Mission Zero’ involves Zero’ at the Andheri Sports the active cases will reach Moudgil said the scenario social distancing. a rapid action plan with 50 Club. The event was attended 17,000. If the daily growth depended on the behav- “We need to trace all mobile dispensaries with doc- by top officials, like Addition- rate is 4 per cent, then it iour of individual citizens, contacts of every patient tors and all facilities. They will al Municipal Commissioner Under its ‘Chase the Virus’ astounding 78 days doubling will be 20,000-25,000 over post-opening up and ac- within 24 hours and quar- move around in the suburbs of Ashwini Bhide, BJS’ Shanti- initiative, the BMC has con- time. the next 50-60 days,” said tions the state government antine them; quarantine Bhandup-Mulund (north-east- lal Mutha, CREDAI-MCHI’s tained the doubling period (of Chahal said in the north-east- Karnataka State Covid War took in the coming days. for 14 days every inter- ern) and Dahisar-Borivali-Kan- Dharmesh Jain, Nainesh Shah, coronavirus cases) at 36 days. ern and north-western suburbs, Room Director Munish Though Moudgil ear- state arrival and test more divali-Malad (north-western) Nayan Shah and Depak Goradi- As the civic body plans to in- the doubling period was even Moudgil in a statement lier projected about 10,000 in quantity and quality of to identify and treat Covid-19 ya and representatives of the crease the doubling period to lower than the city average of here. cases by July-end, the state vulnerable and infectious patients for two-three weeks. BMGF and Desh Apnayen’s Val- 50 days, Dharavi, the city’s tick- 36 days with an increasing rate With 453 new cases re- has already crossed the groups,” Moudgil added. The BMC will be assisted by labh Bhansali, among others. ing time-bomb, has notched an of infections. ported on Sunday, the 9,000-mark on June 21.

Kerala Catholic priest found dead in well Kerala reports 138 Covid cases, Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 (IANS) Body of “It was yesterday morning when a few parish- a popular Catholic priest of a Kottayam church, ioners who went to meet him discovered that highest in a single day who went missing since Sunday, was recovered he was not in his room. When they opened his Thiruvananthapuram, June ing grace is the number of from the list,” said Vijayan. while government functions from the church well on Monday morning. Fif- room, they found that he was not there. 22 (IANS) Kerala on Monday local infections, which was Currently 147,351 are under should not have more than 20 ty-seven-year-old Thomas Ettuparayil had re- “His mobile was in the room and we found recorded the highest ever just four, while 87 came from isolation at homes and corona people. turned from the US last year and taken charge as out that the CCTV was also switched off. We Covid positive cases as 138 abroad and 47 were those who care centres, while 2,126 peo- Legislators and ministers the vicar of the St Thomas Church, Punnathura came to know that he had an appointment with new cases were detected on a came from within the country. ple are under observation in have been asked to keep away near Kottayam. Anxious parish members had the diocesan bishop on Sunday as he was seek- single day, wrote Kerala Chief “At present 1,540 posi- various hospitals in the state. from marriages in their con- complained to the police about the missing ing a transfer. When we checked up with the Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on tive patients are under treat- State Devasom Minister Ka- stituencies. State Agriculture priest, following which a search was launched, dioceses, it was found that he had not appeared his Facebook post. ment, while 1,747 have been dakampally Surendran said Minister V.S. Sunilkumar de- but they were unable to locate him immediately. for the meeting,” said a local parishioner. In the past four days, new cured of the disease. Four the capital city is precariously cided to go into self isolation cases have gone past the 100- new hotspots were added tak- placed and hence there should at his home in Thrissur dis- mark taking the total to 516 ing the total to 112, while one be no more than 5 to 10 peo- trict after a person turned Co- Bengaluru Police bans photographing positive cases. The only sav- hotspot has been excluded ple in any political meetings, vid positive.

corona patients Central government. These harashtra 2.0 meet, the state Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) The Benga- No photography without consent,” said Maha puts 3 Chinese agreements were signed prior government signed agree- luru Police on Monday put a ban on the Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao. to the development on the In- ments worth over Rs 16,000 photographing and video recording of the Rao said capturing images and videos projects worth Rs do-China border and killing of crore with global companies COVID-19 patients when they are being of the Covid positive patients is resulting 20 Indian soldiers,” Industry including Chinese groups. taken to a hospital. in the invasion of their privacy and some Minister Subhash Desai said. They include a Rs The step has been taken following the patients have complained. 5,000 cr on hold He added that the Ministry 3,770-crore MoU with the complaints of many patients, who feel “Privacy invaded and they complained Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) harashtra 2.0 investor meet, of External Affairs has advised Great Wall Motors to set up such acts violate their privacy, a top po- that they feel humiliated,” he said. The Maharashtra government officials said. The proposed the state government against an automobile manufacturing lice official said. The police commissioner has ordered has put on hold three major projects entail investments of signing any further agree- unit in Pune’ Talegaon and a “When a Covid patient is taken to hos- his officers to ensure privacy. agreements signed with Chi- around Rs 5,000 crore in the ments with Chinese compa- Rs 1,000-crore in partnership pital, the bystanders take photos on their “I have instructed my officers to ensure nese companies at the recent- state. “We have taken this de- nies. It may be recalled that with Foton (China) and PMI mobile and television channels also air. privacy or take legal action,” added Rao. ly concluded Magnetic Ma- cision in consultation with the at the online Magnetic Ma- Electro Mobility.

Goa may drop China consultancy firm from bridge Be considerate to still-stuck here on Monday, Public Works De- Madhya Pradesh-based Dilip Build- partment (PWD) Minister Deepak con is building the bridge. “Because Kerala diaspora: Chandy Pauskar said the Goa government of the betrayal by the Chinese army “This is a new change that we have made and all would look at importing construc- on borders, the country and the tion material required for the Prime Minister has decided not to our committee’s will be equipped for this online. bridge from other countries, if the use any Chinese product. We will We are doing this as times have changed these are Centre formally banned imports speak to the Chief Minister and take Covid times,” said Balakrishnan. from China. a decision,” Pauskar said. “The issue is about Chinese con- The state government could con- turnees are deeply pained by their sultants, expected to arrive to ex- sider hiring consultants from other treatment. Facilities at quarantine amine some works. Most material countries or from the country itself. centres are appallingly poor. My required for completion of the re- On the material required to be im- request to Vijayan is that he should maining 35 per cent of the bridge ported from China, Pauskar said, “If randomly call at least 10 returnees was expected to be imported from imports from China is banned, we to know about their experiences. China,” Pauskar said. will source the material from other He need not listen to us,” said Shanghai Tonggang Bridge Tech- places.” Chandy. nology is partnering with the Goa The bridge, expected to be com- “Why is corona-free certificate Panaji, June 22 (IANS) The Goa bridge across the Zuari river in government in the Zuari bridge plete by December 19, has been insisted only from those coming government may drop a Chinese South Goa in view of the military project, which, according to the delayed due to the Covid-19 pan- from the Middle East, and not from consultancy firm from its team standoff between India and China PWD Ministry, is expected to be demic. It’s estimated to be complete returnees from within the country building Rs 1,400 crore eight-lane in Ladakh. Speaking to reporters named after late Manohar Parrikar. by April 2021 Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 or countries other than the Middle (IANS) Senior Congress leader East ones? Oommen Chandy on Monday “Figures prove that of the 75,000 urged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vi- diaspora returnees, percentage of Andhra’s Covid tally touches 9,372, death toll jayan to be “considerate” towards a positive cases among them is 0.85 large number of Keralites still stuck only... the state government should Amaravati, June 22 (IANS) For the On Monday, 1 death each was detected among people who re- ing from Maharashtra. The overall in Middle East countries and not allow all to return without any re- second day in a row, Andhra Pradesh reported from Krishna, Kurnool, turned from other states. Of these, tally of Covid positive persons who to insist on Covid-negative certifi- strictions.” reported a progressively lower single Anantapur, West Godavari, and Vi- 15 samples belonged to returnees returned from other states currently cates from them before they board Chandy accused Vijayan and his day Covid-19 tally on Monday. The state sakhapatnam districts. Anantapur from Tamil Nadu, 13 belonged to stands at 1,584. Of this, the active home-bound aircraft from June 25 party CPI-M of having the knack to nodal officer reported 392 new cases in district reported the highest tally of returnees from Telangana, while 7 cases tally is 638, while 946 persons onwards. “play to the gallery” and questioned the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. on Monday. 70 cases, followed by 64 cases in East samples belonged to people return- are undergoing treatment. Chandy told the media that thou- him on corruption probes. “It’s Along with cases detected among re- Godavari and 60 cases in Kurnool sands of Kerala natives are deeply now been four years when he taled turnees from other states and countries, districts. Of the 13 districts in Andhra upset over the condition that these about corruption cases and probes. the overall tally of Covid cases in Andhra Pradesh, 12 reported fresh Covid cas- health certificates were not more We wish to know what happened. Pradesh stood at 9,372. The state had re- es, with Srikakulam yet again being than 72 hours old. Why is he silent? Several schemes ported an all time high single-day tally the sole district where no cases were “Kerala lost time in getting back launched by us, including hugely of 491 cases on Saturday. On Sunday, reported in the past 24 hours. its people stuck abroad and across popular Karunya health scheme, the tally of new cases was 439. However, The overall tally of 9,372 positive the country. The Uttar Pradesh have been discontinued. We unlike Sunday, when 24,451 samples cases since the outbreak of Covid CM operated so many buses to get planned to set up a medical college were tested, only 16,704 samples were in the state, includes people who people back to that state. Kerala in each of the 14 districts. We start- tested on Monday. returned from other states and never made a request to the Cen- ed five new ones, but Vijayan can- As with the previous 24 hours, abroad. While the active cases are tre to transport Kerala natives back celled a few others. Just imagine, Monday also saw 5 new deaths from 4,826, a total of 4,435 persons have from other states,” the former Chief had there been medical colleges in different parts of the state. The latest recovered after treatment and dis- Minister said. “Our own diaspora all Kerala districts, Covid-19 could update takes the overall death toll in charged from hospitals. The last is being treated secondary to even have been tackled more smoothly,” the state to 111. 24 hours also saw 44 new cases the migrant labourers. Our re- the senior Congress leader said. Indian Horizon Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Nation 5

Odisha govt gears up for Puri 7 new corona cases in Agra, Quake jolts NE, damages Rath Yatra on Tuesday recovery rate increases further buildings in Mizoram Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) After the Supreme Agra, June 22 (IANS) 12 new cases, Firozabad 11, admitted to hospitals on Aizawl/Kohima, June 22 (IANS) on the Richter scale on Sunday af- Court gave its green signal with riders, the Odisha Seven more coronavi- Mainpuri 8, and Etah six. time and treatment started A moderate earthquake measur- ternoon (at 4.16 p.m.) and Thursday administration, here on Monday, geared up for the rus cases reported in the Officials said the Covid hos- promptly. But delay was ing 5.5 on the Richter scale, and the night respectively. Mizoram police smooth conduct of the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Ja- past 24 hours till Monday pital at the SN Medical Col- caused by the reluctance of second in 12 hours, shook Mizoram, quoting the local people said that gannath and his siblings in Puri. The 10-day festival morning in Agra took the lege is in the process of in- family members of patients adjoining northeastern states and the tremors jolted many parts of will begin on Tuesday, but without the participation of district’s total tally to 1,139 stalling 10 more ventilators to act and delay in testing of areas bordering Myanmar on Mon- East Tuipui assembly constituency devotees due to the Covid-19 pandemic. even as 937 patients have even as city philanthropists samples that allegedly took day. According to police, there was in Champhai district. “Local people “I am confident the Rath Yatra will be conducted been discharged so far after have donated more than up to five days, according no immediate report of loss of life. said an aftershock was experienced smoothly tomorrow (Tuesday), without devotees and recovery. The death tally two dozen air conditioners to some senior doctors. However, many houses, buildings, after half an hour. More than 20 with strict adherence to the Covid-19 guidelines,” said has increased to 77 so far, for the convenience of pa- In some cases, private church and community halls devel- houses, buildings, church and com- Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy after a review meeting in compared with 75 till Sun- tients. nursing homes shifted crit- oped cracks due to the tremor. munity halls developed cracks after Puri. All the related departments were fully prepared day morning. Meanwhile, a random ical patients when things The IMD official said that the the tremor,” a police official said. for the annual festival and would comply with the Su- The recovery rate of audit of coronavirus pa- got out of their control, to tremor hit eastern Mizoram’s Cham- According to the local people, the preme Court’s directions, he added. 82.41 per cent is encour- tients’ death reports has the Covid hospital. phai area, adjoining Myanmar, and Monday morning quake seems to be “The preparation for the Rath Yatra had begun long aging, health officials said. revealed that the delay in The state government several parts of the mountainous the strongest one in Mizoram in the back. We were always ready to hold the annual event. On Sunday, Agra’s recovery start of treatment for vari- has stationed Energy Secre- state at 4.10 a.m. on Monday morn- recent past. Now the Supreme Court has allowed the state govern- rate was 81.71 per cent. ous reasons was the main tary M Devraj as the nodal ing. The epicentre of the quake, that The IMD official said that a low ment and the temple administration to hold Yatra,” he So far, 18,797 samples cause of high mortality in officer to oversee and coor- lasted for several seconds, was at 20 intensity quake measuring 2.8 on the said. Following the court order, Chief Minister Naveen have been collected from 67 Agra. A number of lives dinate work done by vari- km depth. Richter scale also shook several parts Patnaik asked the Chief Secretary and DGP Abhay to containment zones for test- perhaps could have been ous state agencies to com- Mizoram had also experienced of Nagaland at 12.40 p.m. on Mon- take stock of the situation in Puri. ing. Mathura also reported saved if the patients were bat the pandemic. earthquakes measuring 5.1 and 5 day afternoon.

Jharkhand villagers save newly- Himachal to promote Mamata calls for all-party meeting weds, four others as car falls into river cultivation of hing, saffron to review Covid-19 pandemic Palamu (Jharkhand), June 22 (IANS) Presence of mind Bengal has witnessed a on part of villagers helped save the lives of a newly-wed Shimla, June 22 (IANS) The Hi- economy of the farmers but also downward graph in the couple and four others after the car they were travelling machal Pradesh government will provide them with fertilisers. number of Covid-19 in- in to the grooms village fell off a bridge into the swollen promote cultivation of hing (aro- He said the state has also en- fections. Malay river in Palamu district, police said on Monday. matic flowering species) and saf- hanced the honorarium of part- “Currently there are Police said the incident occurred near Khamdih vil- fron in the high altitude areas of time workers engaged in the Rev- only 5,093 active coro- lage in Satbarwa block on Saturday evening. Apart from Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba enue Department from Rs 3,500 to navirus cases across the the car driver, three children were among the rescued. districts under the Krishi Se Sam- Rs 3,800 per month. state. As many as 8,297 As a group of villagers jumped into the waters, oth- pannta Yojana to boost the local Thakur said the state is trying to corona patients have al- ers tied the car with ropes in order to pull it the par- economy, Chief Minister Jai Ram register at least five Geographical ready been discharged. tially submerged car back to the river bank. The car had Thakur said. Indications (GIs) for Karsog ‘kulth’, The discharge ratio in floated downstream for half a km before villagers could Presiding over a review meeting ‘thangi’ of Pangi, metal craft of Kolkata, June 22 Alapan Bandopadhyay Bengal stands at about rescue its occupants near Navatoli village. of budget assurances for 2020-21 Chamba, ‘chukh’ of Chamba and (IANS) The Mamata Ba- said on Monday that the 60 per cent now, which The rescue efforts went on for around an hours from here, the Chief Minister said efforts ‘rajmah’ of Bharmour. nerjee-led West Bengal state government would is much higher than the 6.30 pm, police added. would be made to cover about one He said this would not only pro- government has called make a presentation in national average of 55.48 Police identified the groom as Vijay Singh of Rajhara lakh farmers for adopting natural vide better market to these prod- for an all-party meeting the all-party meeting, per cent,” he said. village in Leslieganj police station area and his bride farming under the Prakritik Kheti ucts, but will also strengthen the at the state secretariat explaining the steps The Home Secretary as Khusboo of Mile Matlong village in Latehar district. Khushal Kissan Yojna. economy of the people. Nabanna on Wednesday taken by the health de- said that over 4 lakh Co- Vijay praised the efforts of the villagers in rescuing He said that 20,000 hectares He said the government is also to review the Covid-19 partment so far to battle vid-19 tests have already them in the nick of time. Villagers would be brought under natural endeavouring to use e-software to pandemic across the out the health and hy- been conducted in vari- farming by the end of this year. computerise the Cabinet meetings state. giene crisis. Bandhopad- ous laboratories so far CPI(M) suspends its Rajasthan This would not only boost the and make it paperless. State Home Secretary hyay also said that West across the state. MLA for one year Agra’s railway station to add multi- 4 detained Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) The CPI(M) on Monday sus- pended its party MLA in Rajasthan Balwan Poonia for in Gujarat’s one year with immediate effect citing indiscipline dur- functional commercial complex ing the Rajya Sabha polls as the main reason for tak- Agra, June 22 (IANS) The Rail other similar amenities for rail ments, restaurants and shops,” ing the action. In a party press release, state secretary Land Development Authority users at railway stations. Clear- shared Ved Parkash Dudeja, Vice Ahmedabad over Amra Ram said that the MLA has also been given a (RLDA) has floated RFPs for de- ances are not required from local Chairman, Rail Land Develop- show cause notice and seven days time to submit his velopment and leasing of multi- authorities for development of ment Authority. explanation on the same. functional complexes in Agra and MFCs since they are declared as Apart from this site, 14 plots Rath Yatra issue “The action has been taken after discussing the mat- other cities for a lease period of 45 operational buildings of the rail- ranging from 250 sq m to 4850 Gandhinagar, June 22 (IANS) Four mem- ter with party leaders against the indiscipline shown by years. The multi-functional com- ways. sq m are spread over the states of bers of various Hindu outfits have been the MLA in the recent Rajya Sabha polls,” he added. plexes (MFCs) will be in the vicin- “These multi-functional com- Gujarat, Bihar, Karnataka, Rajas- detained as a precautionary measure to Official sources said that Poonia did cast the vote ity of station complexes and fall in plexes will command a high foot- than, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, maintain law and order in Gujarat over their without seeking permission from party leaders. How- the circulating area of the railway fall since they will provide en- Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The alleged plans to hold Rath Yatra in Ahmed- ever, another party MLA Girdharilal Mahiya did not stations. hanced passenger amenities for Railways may provide water sup- abad despite High Court orders, police said come to cast his vote citing health reasons. The total plot area of the site the public under one roof, within ply, sewerage & electricity on pay- on Monday. Rajya Sabha polls were held on June 19 in which located at Agra’s Raja ki Mandi is walking distance of railway plat- ment, if available. In addition, the The AHP organisation, along with many CPI(M) MLA Poonia voted in favour of the Congress. around 1017 sq m and the built forms. The complex may have a Railways will provide suitable ac- other Hindu outfits had planned to gather The Congress won two seats while the BJP grabbed one up area is 1526 sq m. The reserve budget hotel, lodging and board- cess from the surrounding railway in Ahmedabad and make a representation seat in the elections after MLAs from both parties were price for this plot is around Rs 337 ing arrangements, restaurants land for bringing these utilities to to the Jagannath temple trustees to continue sent for camping in plush resorts to avoid poaching. lakh. The total plot area of the site and shops,” shared Ved Parkash the MFC site without any charges. with the tradition of Rath Yatra despite the located at Agra’s Raja ki Mandi is Dudeja, Vice Chairman, Rail Land The RLDA has already leased Gujarat High Court order against it. around 1017 sq m and the built Development Authority. “These out 52 MFCs for a lease period The Ranip police in Ahmedabad had de- Gujarat Cong leader Solanki tests up area is 1526 sq m. The reserve multi-functional complexes will of 45 years to various developers tained the four, including Antarrashtriya price for this plot is around Rs 337 command a high footfall since pan-India, with 13 MFCs having Hindu Parishad (AHP) Gujarat president Ni- Covid-19 positive lakh. they will provide enhanced pas- been commissioned while the kunj Parikh. The AHP and Rashtriya Bajrang The MFCs provide multiple fa- senger amenities for the public rest are in various phases of con- Dal Gujarat unit had openly opposed the Gandhinagar June 22 (IANS) Bharatsinh Solanki, the cilities like shopping, food stalls/ under one roof, within walking struction. High Court’s order. Congress nominee for the Rajya Sabha elections in Gu- restaurants, book stalls, ATMs, distance of railway platforms. The Currently, the Indian Railways Demands by many Hindu outfits to hold jarat, tested positive for coronavirus on Monday. He has medicine and variety stores, bud- complex may have a budget hotel, has approximately 43,000 hect- the Rath Yatra on June 23 had gone viral on been admitted to a private hospital in Vadodara. get hotels, parking spaces and lodging and boarding arrange- ares of vacant land across India. the social media. Solanki, former Minister in the UPA II government, was According to police, AHP, Akhil Bhartiya the second nominee from the Congress for one of the four Hindu Parishad, and Bajrang Dal etc had Rajya Sabha seats. Punjab to set up four Covid-19 testing labs planned to gather at the Arjun Bhagat Aas- “Solanki was feeling unwell on Sunday. He got himself hram at Chandlodia in Ahmedabad and checked for Covid-19 on Monday. His test came out posi- Chandigarh, June 22 (IANS) The laboratories will be set up 17.46 lakh per month expen- forward a demand to the Jagannath temple tive. He was rushed to the Banker Hospital in Vadodara,” To boost the fight against Co- at the Guru Angad Dev Veteri- diture for the 131 staff and Rs trustees to hold the procession as planned. said Manish Doshi, Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee vid-19, the Punjab government, nary and Animal Sciences Uni- 3.06 lakh per month for the ad “We have detained four persons from these (GPCC) spokesperson. here on Monday, decided to set versity in Ludhiana, the Punjab hoc Assistant Professors will be outfits as a precautionary measure. We de- He lost to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) third can- up four testing laboratories and State Forensic Sciences Labo- met from the state Disaster Re- tained Parikh and one other persons from didate Narhari Amin by falling 4.20 votes short of the re- appoint 131 essential staff at ratory in Mohali, the Northern sponse Fund. their hosues around 2 am, while the other quired 34.202 votes. He got 30 votes while Amin secured a these labs on the priority basis. Regional Diseases Diagnostic The cabinet also okayed two were detained from Arjun Ashram at 10 win with 35.60 votes. The cabinet meeting, chaired Laboratory in Jalandhar, and re-employment of medical, am. We had deployed 8 to 10 police personal Following Solanki’s test report, Shaktisinh Gohil, his fel- by Chief Minister Amarinder the Punjab Biotechnology In- ayurvedic and dental faculty at the ashram, following intelligence inputs,” low nominee who won the lone Rajya Sabha seat for the Singh, also cleared the Medical cubator in Mohali. at the Government Medical an official at the Ranip police station said. Congress from Gujarat, quarantined himself in Delhi. Education and Research De- The appointments would Colleges and the Government Citing the Supreme Court’s stay on Lord Ja- Gohil was preparing to visit Bihar on Monday. Solanki partment’s proposal to create be made through outsourcing Dental Colleges in Patiala and gannath’s Rath Yatra in Puri in Odisha amid and Gohil accompanied each other throughout the Rajya and fill four posts of Assistant from the Baba Farid University Amritsar as well as the Govern- the coronavirus pandemic, the Gujarat High Sabha elections day on Friday. Professor (Microbiology) on of Health Sciences in Faridkot, ment Ayurvedic College in Pa- Court had on Saturday stayed the Rath Yatra Solanki, a former GPCC chief in 2006-2008 and 2015- the ad hoc basis in these labo- said an official spokesperson. tiala after their retirement at 62 procession in Ahmedabad city scheduled for 2018, was a minister of state for drinking water and sanita- ratories. The Rs 17.46 lakh per month years. June 23. tion (independent charge) from October 2012 to May 2014. The labs will help scale up the expenditure for the 131 staff While re-employment for Earlier, Ahmedabad’s Jagannath temple He was also the minister of state for railways from January capacity of three Government and Rs 3.06 lakh per month for medical and ayurvedic teach- authorities had been making preparations 2011 to October 2012 and the minister of state for power Medical Colleges in Patiala, the ad hoc Assistant Professors ers will be up to 70 years, for to hold the 143rd religious procession even from June 2009 to January 2011. Amritsar and Faridkot to 13,000 will be met from the state Di- the dental faculty, it will be till though the state had not taken a clear stand tests a day from 9,000 a day. saster Response Fund. The Rs 65 years. on whether to grant or deny permission. 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IANS tofinal them destination, as the women standard were operating allowed reforms in economic sectors that im- By procuring cereals, millets, edible research, yet there has been no move IANS aprocedures tenure of upare toimportant only 14 years.to prevent Sig- BJP had nothing positive to offer at local level chaos. The Punjab experience of bring- Lockdown exit norms, labour policy changes needed nificantly, this restriction not only pre- By Saba Naqvi tence at civility in public life and ramped current BJP and its ideological family aged to peacefully rule Goa with a large ing back pilgrims from Maharashtra vented them from reaching the pinna- ThereBy Sushma were always Ramachandran good reasons for upthe the interests hate speech. of health The and desperation economic well- to have,freely, therefore, the vague made terminology the shift toof invok“essen- - ChristianBank has populationalso pegged without growth anyfor the social cur - the EvenBJP to as be the defeated country gearsin the up Delhi for another As- alsobeing stick are to both its keptCAA inagenda mind. in the face ingtial enemies supplies” here, was there,used whicheverywhere. effectively In upheavalrent fiscal is atgone between too. The 1.5 tomost 2.8 signifiper cent,- shows that the steps may prove to be sembly elections. First, the party is in of spreading protests in the Capital and doing so, the BJP gives some youth the cant is the passing away of Arun Jaitley three weeks of lockdown, it must be rec- The plans now being envisaged by stopped transport of all goods. After all, as against earlier projections of 4.8 to 5 cle in their career, but also disqualified power in the three municipal corpora- across the country also drove the BJP pretext to abuse, blame others for their who determined the media spin given to inadequate. The bus drivers have also ognised that the exit process over the next the government are to allow activities who decides what is essential — is it of- for the 2019-20 fiscal. These predictions them from pension, which starts only tions in the Capital that have a shabby to the point where we can state that in misfortune and feel a sense of belong- events and was brought out as a trouble- been put in quarantine. Many of the record.few months Indeed, is goingone tocould be long, say gradualthat Januaryin agriculture, 2020, the rural-based BJP completely and aban export- ingficials to an atideology, barriers some and evencheckposts? picked up And shootermay show when growth the script collapsing went haywire.but actually after 20 years of service. theyand are painful. a blot Not on just the for Swachh India, but Bharat for the donedindustries its mukhauta as well as (mask) cargo model movement. that gunsthey astake was the witnessed normal route in three in case cases of amof - appearHalf the optimistic, second givenrung theof the expectations BJP has pilgrims had halted at Indore, a Covid campaignentire world. of Prime Life as Ministerwe know Narendrait is going to hasThe a placepriorities in the are party’s in the history. right direction shootingbiguity — that when took in place doubt, in sayDelhi. no. 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Till then, the concept of social tially as well where the rules appeared down after April 20. The new guidelines The second area that needs to be dealt Bringing students back from Kota, a approval ratings always remained high. Bihari Vajpayee as the mask/plausible continued cult of the Great Leader. 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In this case, the lihoods.The clear-cut policy guidelines in the government will have to step in to pro- theThe valour Centre and has capability devised of wayswomen to lia and JNU, in the weeks preceding the states at a time when the economy is in middle ground — as the BJP of the Va- solutely committed to this goli maaro electionsWuhan area(after of voting China. day, The came idea of reports wearing crisis.decision There to is allow now a“essential” palpable senseand curof - jpayeekey areas era didof industry — but inand creating agriculture an en are- tonevide supportand tenor to marginalisedwithout any sections.pretense Theof inmake military the mattersmovement in the possible past couple with ofa sexual mask assaulton a regular on girl basis students may ofbecome Gargi a economictail “non-essential” despair in the items’ air. 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The World IANS the BJP’s attempt to make this election up to 2024; they do not see the country able. In the past year, the more plausible tests across the country, was made the havefected allowed to take women a call. Thein groundbreak government- about Hindu versus Muslim as opposed as a safe destination to invest in infra- pleasant faces of the BJP passed away. main election issue by the BJP. It upset to issues of local governance. Partly be- structure and do not expect the Indian Sushma Swaraj would have watched the believer for a multiplicity of reasons inghad combat earlier positions.evacuated WhileIndian stopping nation- cause the BJP had nothing positive to of- economy to grow at a healthy rate. They her Ps and Qs while talking about other that lie beyond the Delhi poll. Shaheen fer at the local level, it decided to make wereViolation even factoring in a simulated of war women,service be they protesters code or leaders; Bagh marks the resurrection of the shortals from of granting other countries. this role to A the protocol Indian the election about its ideological na- with Pakistan! This shockingly bad eco- she even maintained excellent rela- power of the nation’s largest minority tional issues. In the process, in full view nomic projection means that the BJP tions with Sonia Gandhi although the supported by the large percentage of In- Vivek Katju on taxation. These included public. There can be quar- ful for the public. The ques- take officials to task who vi- women,would ensure the Supreme it is done Court for all judgment citizens of the national and international media cannot use traditional means to engage two had contested an election against dians who did not vote for the BJP. On April 23, the general the raising of the tax rate to rel with the view that the in the Capital, the BJP dropped all pre- the young in a future that has hope. The each other. Manohartion Parrikar though who is, man why- did he olate the conduct rulesIANS that notably— students, rubbished NRIs theand patriarchal poor migrant con- secretary of the Indian Rev- 40% for those earning over government has a right to not make it public through prescribe that officials can labourers. enue Service association Rs 1 crore per year and the expect that its employees, the normal means of an of- undertake, without its pre- cept that portrays women as weak by forwarded a paper entitled reintroduction of wealth tax irrespective of their senior- ficial press note or a media vious sanction, ‘occasional pointingIn Punjab, out movementthe fact that is slated30 per to cent be- ‘FORCE’ (fiscalUS options wants & for those havingCentral a corpus of ity,Asia act according to tooust rules, briefing China, that would Russia have work of a literary, artistic or response to Covid-19 epi- over Rs 5 crore. 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Mirziyoyev’s busi- state in the US success to get the Afghan Army ranks as farcical and hollow. letter, who had used their dia reports about these sug- are taking recourse to the dia. clear them for publication in not-so-severe cases, checking trans- tug to China and Russia. The visit came inherited, unsure self-ambivalence and ness offers could spin off opportunities war to an end. We don’t know the details In the light of the forward-looking ahead‘knowledge, of the State Department’sexperiences unveil gestions- orienting caused themselves confusion towards media America. to air theirfor the ‘personal’ US firms. Another senior bureaufor the- post-Afghanwith the settlement,stipulation but thatthe mission should not be tough. 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This totional profit economicfrom his recent debate, ia resultingthe would in Turkey’s it be wisemilitary to assaultfollow women, it is now a question of time Americans are not known for under- policy lists $9 billion funding support political reforms. Pompeo lauded ‘real against the Kurds. The bigger picture Retaining workers will depend on ini- fects of the pandemic. He ulation. It not only denied culture has developed over expected stimulus package. such a course? Besides, how standing Central Asia well as compared for democracy programmes, security improvements’, urged Kazakhs to resist is how the US may be subtly using the also noted that it reflected media reports but also took the past few decades, but is Again, it is not the merits many senior officials seek before women officers in the Indian to Europeans who coined the Eurasia cooperation, economic governance and excessive engagement with China and Afghan factor as a means to nudge Cen- tiatives taken to restore the business. their ‘young energy and disciplinary action against becoming more common. and Silk Route phrases and traversed private sector-led economic growth. Be- instead consider Americaof the argumentsas a reliable made tral Asiain intosuch accepting permissions? a certain optionThere ArmySome acquiresigns of positions it are now of visible.command. 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ExxonMobil, If the Ameri public- tivitycould between strongly Uzbekistan on some and Afghaniissue in- tral Asia that prompted the Congress to changes, among others. can Tyson Foods is preparing to enter stan. For the first time, the US told the outdated perceptions of male superi- seniority, but of their two formally asked to explain essential goods, recently draw inferences through which they had expertise, has done with its Shahpur Kandi proj- adopt the Freedom Support Act in 1992. Clearly then, Washington still treats Kazakhstan’s agriculture sector. regional states to push China and Russia ‘guides’, one was a very se- why they had unauthor- wrote an article in a lead- the income tax officers’ pa- but were not handling it orityect. Jharkhand,out of the window a mineral-rich that are state, gen- In 1991, Secretary of State James Baker Central Asia as an open book and the last In the C5+1 format, Pompeo pointed out of the region, be wary of predatory flewnior to officer Kazakhstan and tothe denuclearise other a isedly the chaptermade theis not 50 yet officers written. 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The mission is of utmost impor- ed some of its suggestions tax suggestions becoming welcome news and is use- ernment does not really IANS tinies. The regional context changed US businesses. process in Afghanistan, impress the US. IANS tanceserves and a system women based are equally on interdepen capable- ofdence. helming it. ReadersReaders ResponseResponse andand contributioncontribution WelcomeWelcome Indian Horizon Tuesday, June 23, 2020 op-ed Indian Horizon7 7 OPED Monday, April 20, 2020 The future impact of the coronavirus pandemic cial and economic dislocation — which homeless and addicted. In addition, the answer “Yes” by a margin of two-to-one. only later spawned profoundly transfor- controversy fomented by this unpopular Now, the tables had turned and by the mative movements. Both World Wars, war created a deep divide in American same two-to-one margin Americans were for example, fuelled intense xenopho- society. On one side stood flag-waving answering “No.” bia and nativist movements that caused “patriots,” while on the other we saw the What was fascinating was that in the enormous suffering for millions of immi- emergence of a counter cultural move- November 2008 election, voters re- grants and their descendants. As massive ment that challenged and transformed sponded not by recoiling in fear but numbers of young men went off to fight American cultural mores. These divisions with hope for the future by electing in these cataclysmic conflicts, women have continued to haunt the “Vietnam Barack Obama as president. Repub- entered the workplace to fill the jobs left generation” until the present day. licans, however, sensing an opportu- vacant. At the same time, Black Ameri- We needn’t, however, go back to last nity, preyed on the vulnerabilities of cans migrated north in search of employ- century’s World Wars, the Great De- the traumatised middle class. They ment. New industries and cities grew as pression, or the War in Vietnam and the launched, funded, and organised the the wartime economy flourished to meet transformations brought on by these un- “Birther Movement” and the “Tea Par- the needs of a burgeoning military. settling “shocks to the system.” Instead, ty” exploiting racial resentment (their When the wars ended and “Johnny we can look to the impact of the more “go to” tactic since the days of Richard came home,” many were shaken by recent Great Recession of 2008-2009 as a Nixon’s “Southern Strategy”) and fear trauma, lost, and unable to return to nor- case in point. of immigrants and minorities, especial- By James J. Zogby our “normal lives.” In addition to the pro- mality. Those who were able to go back The impact of 2008 financial crisis ly Arabs and Muslims (which they had “Once we OPEN UP OUR GREAT found structural changes that this pan- to work ended up displacing the women In late 2008, a sudden financial col- cultivated in the wake of 9/11), and the COUNTRY, and it will be sooner than demic is already producing in our social, and Black Americans who had filled those lapse wreaked havoc on the American mistrust of government (that ironically later, the horror of the Invisible Enemy, economic, and political spheres, equally jobs — thus planting seeds that would economy. Banks were closing, major in- grew as a result of the dishonest and except for those who lost a family mem- concerning will be the psychological im- later grow into the women’s movement dustries were in danger of collapse, and failed wars led by the Bush Administra- ber or friend, must be quickly forgotten. pact of the trauma and general unsettled- and the northern civil rights movement. the financial markets were plummeting tion as well as its disastrous bungling Our Economy will BOOM, perhaps like ness resulting from all these changes. At the same time, the dislocation brought and in disarray. In a matter of just a few of Hurricane Katrina). It might very never before.” It is our reaction to this shock that will on by rapid urbanisation, especially in months middle class Americans saw their well be said that the seeds of “Trump- —Tweet from @realDonaldTrump, ultimately shape how we view our lives, the South, gave rise to a uniquely Ameri- pension funds depleted, unemployment ism” were planted in this period. But April, 8, 2020 understand our world, and deal with chal- can form of religious fundamentalism. doubling, and one-in-five homeowners what is important to remember is that Along with the childish exaggeration lenges in the post-pandemic order. The trauma brought on by the Vietnam threatened with foreclosure. The imme- while the GOP planted the seeds, it was and capitalisation and the gross insensi- We’ve seen this repeatedly play out War also had a severe impact. The pain diate impact was in evidence in our poll- the traumas from 9/11 through the Re- tivity to those who have lost loved ones, in human history, including here in the of loss in that war still haunts the lives ing. Up until that time, when asked what cession of 2008/9 that created the fer- this tweet is dangerously naive in its as- United States. During the last century, of survivors and their families and, for a we call the “American Dream” question tile ground enabling them to grow and sumption that after the coronavirus runs the impact of two World Wars and the time, psychologically damaged returning — “Will your children be better off than bear their bitter fruit. its deadly course we’ll all just get back to Great Depression resulted in severe so- veterans swelled the ranks of the urban you are right now?” respondents would Gulf News Welfare policies should support and protect single mothers By Sara Al Mulla inspiring writer. Today, she is married have contributed to their lack of finan- Nearly 30 years ago, J.K. Rowling, with three children, yet she fondly re- cial security. Welfare benefits in a lot of best-selling author of the Harry Pot- members that period, stating in her countries cover a fraction of the overall ter series, found herself in wintry Ed- own words, “I am prouder of my years costs of caring for a child. A 2019 study inburgh as a single parent. Up until as a single mother than of any other published by the Child Poverty Action that moment, life had been capricious part of my life”. Group in the UK revealed that Child and Rowling had been dealt some hard Single mums more likely to fall into Benefits covered only 15.7 per cent of blows in life. Her mother had passed poverty the total cost of caring for a child in away from multiple sclerosis when she Single mothers are a grossly neglected single-parent families. was 25, her relationship with her father segment in society, despite the myriad Adequate welfare benefits provide had deteriorated over the years, and and unique challenges they face. Ac- a reprieve for single mothers who are her first marriage broke down. Despite cording to Gallup, one in eight women forced into unfair situations where they those challenges, Rowling wanted to worldwide are single mothers, and that cannot progress in their careers as they give her daughter a happy childhood. figure is slightly higher in the Middle are unable to secure appropriate child- However, finding a job was proving dif- East and North Africa region, where 15 care arrangements for their children. ficult because state-funded childcare per cent of women are single mothers. Government welfare systems need to was available for at-risk children only. The Gallup World Poll, which surveyed be redesigned with a human-centric This made going for a full-time job im- 99 per cent of the global population in approach by designing a holistic sys- of interventions must include offer- rangements, and negotiating flexible possible as there was no one available more than 140 countries during 2014 tem that positively impacts the lives of ing quality childcare services at early hours. to care for her young daughter. and 2018, also states that single mothers single-parent families. Welfare benefits childhood care centres free of charge, Caring for a family single-handedly As a result, Rowling lived on welfare are more likely to succumb to poverty, need to consider the evolving costs enrolling mothers in educational and can be challenging for single mothers. benefits for years, whilst also working finding it difficult to afford housing and of living when calculating a monthly training programmes so that they have Recovering from a divorce or bereave- a few hours at a local church to make food. For example, 44 per cent of single income that covers essentials, such a better chance of being employed in ment can take a toll on the mental ends meet. During this time, Rowling mothers struggled with food afford- as housing, childcare, food, clothing, well-paying jobs, and matching them health and well-being of both single suffered from clinical depression, feel- ability, in comparison with 28 per cent transportation education, and health with jobs that are suitable for their spe- mothers and children. Also, some sin- ing the pangs of failure, fear, and pov- of adults. This number is higher for the care. cific circumstances. gle mothers find themselves having to erty gnawing at her. Yet, she pursued Mena region, where 37 per cent of single Single mothers face barriers to full- Employers should also be encour- care for a child with a chronic illness or her childhood dream and channelled mothers had trouble affording food and time employment because of the un- aged to adopt family-friendly labour disability, with little financial or emo- her energy into completing the first shelter for their families. availability and unaffordability of policies that allow working mothers to tional support. On top of that, single- manuscript for her book, Harry Potter Single mothers face an increased childcare services, limiting their in- manage a career while caring for their parent families face social stigma and and the Philosopher’s Stone. Rowling risk of poverty due to a number of rea- come stream. Thus, it is important for dependents. These include the ability ostracisation, sometimes from loved is now the world’s highest-paid author, sons. High costs of living — particularly government policies to facilitate em- to apply for child leave to care for sick ones, the general public, or the media. a well-deserved accolade for a truly housing, childcare, and health care — ployment for single mothers. A suite children, opting for remote working ar- Gulf News COVID-19: What does the good life look like during a pandemic

Safe at home. That’s a relief gether, and I sewed covers for a foam seat were supposed to get me through retire- Being stuck at home isn’t so bad. There’s and back. ment will be gravely dented. the relief of having a home to be safe in, He was a graduate student and I was a Saving office space with remote work obviously, but there’s also the realisation of journalist, and we didn’t have much mon- But plenty of people are in far worse how frantic and expensive my lifestyle had ey. But we also didn’t have affordable op- shape. I feel both guilty about the people in become. I miss some of it. But not as much tions like Ikea or West Elm. Taste and style essential jobs who are still out there work- as I expected. hadn’t been manufactured into products ing, and worried about what will happen Our household of four discusses meals for the masses. No self-respecting feminist to them if they don’t have jobs in a coun- ahead of time, because shopping requires got pedicures. Restaurants were either piz- try that does so little to help them. If peo- planning and orchestration. No more za or special occasions. ple like me cut back, will that prevent the running into the store every night at 5 to So how did I get here, decades later, with economy from recovering, and take a lot of pick up ingredients. Now, we mostly eat so many needs? Maybe it was our genera- jobs with it? what we can make. My daughter bakes tional tic of wanting to be forever young, as I won’t be surprised if a lot of urban mil- cakes if we must have dessert. Every Fri- Bob Dylan sang, of refusing to trust anyone lennials, who were battered by graduating day, we roast a chicken, and every Satur- over 30, of deep denial of ageing and death. into a recession and finally made a bit of day, I make stock with the leftover bits of We told ourselves that consuming ser- headway only to be slammed by a pan- By Trish Hall condemning me, especially when I’m nois- onion, garlic and kale stalks that I’ve held vices and experiences was somehow bet- demic, give up on the idea of expensive In my isolation, I frequently calculate the ily condemning myself. in the freezer for that purpose. I waste ter than buying stuff, that flying halfway big cities. Maybe their bosses will decide cost of my old life. The once-a-week train- In the past, when friends asked why I much less now. If I burn the toast, I eat around the world to India and staying in that remote work is fine and they can save er. The twice-a-week Pilates classes. The didn’t retire, I jokingly said that I had to it anyway, because it’s complicated and luxury hotels was the peak of sophistica- on office space. Maybe they will fan out to monthly facial, with the extra laser boost to keep working to pay for what passes as a scary to shop for food. tion while moving into a McMansion was a pretty little towns where they can buy a work on acne scars and wrinkles. The pedi- normal life among privileged New Yorkers. I’m not sure when baby boomers be- signifier of crass consumerism. But the dif- house for the price of a studio in Brooklyn. cures, as much as I hated them, because Now, after more than a month inside, I came so fond of spending money on res- ferent kinds of consumption are just social I grew up in the country outside of a who would go around with naked toes? know a few things. One, I love to work and I’m taurants and massages and travel. In the markers, of class and political leanings and small undistinguished city in Pennsylva- The hair colourist. Regular theatre tickets. not just doing it to pay for a facial. But two, 1970s, when I was in my 20s, I was a veg- education. nia, and I loathed it. Not nature. I loved Daily cappuccinos. Salads at Sweetgreen. maybe I don’t need all of these services. May- etarian and cooked all of my meals from If I emerge alive from the pandemic — playing with my dolls under the weeping Dinners at a perfectly fine but not amazing be I could follow the lead of Peter Singer and “Diet for a Small Planet” or “Moosewood.” with asthma, I’m not confident — I plan to cherry tree in the spring. I loved jumping place for $70 a person, with such intense give away at least 10 per cent of what I earn. I refused to buy anything, like paper towels, spend less and rely on myself more. I won’t from rock to rock in the stream, and look- noise that conversation is prohibited. Maybe I don’t need to always appear young that I didn’t really need. My boyfriend and I need so much money. Which is fortunate ing at the tadpoles. I know, I know. Please don’t start silently and active and familiar with everything new. made our own couch. He put the wood to- because I will have a lot less. Savings that Gulf News

The views expressed in these columns are the writers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Indian Horizon or its management.-Editor Indian Horizon 8 INTERNATIONAL Tuesday, June 23,2020 Putin hasn’t ruled out running Trump would consider meeting Venezuela’s for new presidential term Maduro: Report Moscow, June 22 (IANS) Washington, June 22 (IANS) In March, Attorney Gen- Russian President Vladimir US President Donald Trump eral Bill Barr announced that Putin has not ruled out that said that he would consider the Justice Department was he will run for a new presi- meeting his Venezuelan coun- charging Maduro and 13 other dential term if such a consti- terpart Nicolas Maduro, while Venezuelan officials with nar- tutional amendment is ad- suggesting he’s had second co-terrorism. opted, the media reported. thoughts about his decision to The President in August “I have not made any de- recognize Juan Guaido as the 2019 had also expanded sanc- cision so far. I’m not rul- legitimate leader of the South tions against the country into ing out that I will stand for American nation, a media re- an embargo. (election) if this emerges in port said. Trump’s comments came the Constitution. We’ll see,” Trump made the remarks in after excerpts from Bolton’s TASS News Agency quoted my own experience, instead the basic law, reports TASS an exclusive Oval Office inter- soon-to-be released book, the President as saying in a of a normal rhythmical work News Agency. view with Axios news website doesn’t have much confidence “Guaido was elected. I think “The Room Where It Hap- TV interview aired on Sun- at many levels of power they Following a discussion on Friday, which was pub- in Guaido, who has failed to that I wasn’t necessarily in fa- pened: A White House Mem- day. will start searching for po- within the working group, lished on Sunday night. wrest control of the Venezu- vour, but I said — some peo- oir”, alleged that Trump had The Russian leader cau- tential successors.” the State Duma (lower Asked whether he would elan government despite sup- ple that liked it, some people been wishy-washy on Guaido tioned officials against Putin’s remarks come house) and the Federation meet Maduro, Trump said: port from the US and dozens didn’t. I was OK with it. I don’t from the start, according to a searching for a successor to ahead of a referendum in Council (upper house) ad- “I would maybe think about of other countries. think it was — you know, I report by The Hill news web- him now, saying that they Russia on a set of constitu- opted the final bill on March that... Maduro would like to Asked whether he regret- don’t think it was very mean- site. should rather focus on their tional amendments on July 11, followed by approval by meet. And I’m never opposed ted his decision to follow his ingful one way or the other,” According to Bolton, Trump work. 1. all regions of Russia. to meetings — you know, rare- former National Security Ad- the President told Axios me- said the opposition leader was “They need to work rather If passed, it will enable Putin then signed an or- ly opposed to meetings. viser John Bolton’s advice on dia. weak like a “kid,” describing than search for successors,” him to participate in the der, scheduling the nation- Guaido and Trump met at Guaido, who is also the Presi- If Trump meets Maduro, it him as the “Beto O’Rourke of Putin said. 2024 presidential race. wide vote on the amend- the White House this February dent of Venezuela’s National would completely upend his Venezuela”. “You know, I’ll say abso- In January, Putin, who has ments for April 22, which after the President invited him Assembly, Trump initially said administration’s policy on Bolton also alleged that lutely frankly now: if this served as President since was postponed due to the to attend his State of the Union “not particularly,” but then Venezuela. Top administra- Trump said it would be “cool” does not happen (passing 2012, previously holding coronavirus pandemic. address before Congress and went on to say: “I could have tion officials, including Vice to invade Venezuela, and that a respective constitutional the position from 1999 until The amendments will en- praised him as Venezuela’s lived with it or without it, but I President Mike Pence and the South American country amendment) then in some 2008, suggested to introduce ter force only if approved in “legitimate” President. was very firmly against what’s Secretary of State Mike Pom- was “really part of the United two years, I know this from a number of amendments to the nationwide vote. Trump also indicated he going on in Venezuela.” peo, who have backed Guaido. States”. Turkey’s COVID-19 total cases climb to 187,685 Ex-NSA Bolton hopes Trump is a one-term President tests reached 2,945,240. Washington, June 22 (IANS) to vote for Joe Biden either. I’m Turkey is currently treating Former US National Security going to figure out a conserva- 803 patients in intensive care Advisor (NSA) John Bolton said tive Republican to vote in,” he units, with 327 people intu- that he hopes history will re- told ABC News. bated, Koca noted. member Donald Trump “as a Since excerpts of the book Turkey reported the first one-term President”, adding leaked, Bolton has faced wides- COVID-19 case in the coun- the 2020 election was the last read criticism both from Trump try on March 11 and has “guardrail” to protect the coun- and his allies, for betraying his stepped up the normaliza- try from him. In an exclusive trust, and from Trump’s crit- tion process since June 1. interview with ABC News on ics, for coming out against the Turkey and China have Sunday, Bolton offered a brutal President now when he refused Ankara, June 22 (IANS) try, the minister tweeted on supported each other in the indictment of Trump, saying: “I to testify before the House Turkey’s confirmed CO- Sunday, Xinhua news agency fight against COVID-19. On hope (history) will remember impeachment hearings and VID-19 cases Sunday in- reported. April 10, Chinese doctors him as a one-term president Two terms, I’m more troubled nal” decisions, unable to sepa- stayed silent with Trump on creased by 1,192, and 23 Meanwhile, 1,412 pa- and medical experts held a who didn’t plunge the country about.” rate his personal and political trial in the Senate. more people died, taking the tients recovered in the last video conference with Turk- irretrievably into a downward In the interview and in his interests from the country’s, Trump himself has blasted death toll to 4,950, Turkish 24 hours, making the total ish counterparts to share spiral we can’t recall from. new book, “The Room Where and marked and manipulated Bolton as a “wacko” and “liar”, Health Minister Fahrettin number of recovered cases China’s experience in treat- “We can get over one term It Happened: A White House by foreign adversaries. while accusing him of revealing Koca said. 160,240, he stated. ing coronavirus patients, -- I have absolute confidence, Memoir” slated to release on “I don’t think he’s (Trump) classified information and at- The total number of con- Koca said 40,496 tests were protecting medical workers, even if it’s not the miracle of Tuesday, Bolton paints Trump a conservative Republican. I’m tacking him personally: “Every- firmed coronavirus casesconducted over the past day, and controlling the spread of a conservative Republican as “stunningly uninformed”, not going to vote for him in No- body in the White House hated stood at 187,685 in the coun- and the overall number of the virus. being elected in November. making “erratic” and “irratio- vember -- certainly not going John Bolton.” UK PM to announce on Tuesday if pubs can reopen Palestinian officials warn against London, June 22 (IANS) there are other countries in retail and the return of more Israel’s annexation plan UK Prime Minister Boris the world that take that ap- pupils to school. Johnson is expected to an- proach.” When Johnson an- nounce on Tuesday if the He added that he “very nounced the roadmap, he hospitality sector can re- much hoped” that the 2-me- said phase three would al- open on July 4 and if the tre rule can be lowered, with low for some pubs, restau- 2-metre COVID-19 distanc- “mitigations” to cut the risk rants, cinemas and other ing rule in England can be of transmission. The gov- hospitality venues to reopen relaxed. ernment has come under at the start of July “at the Johnson will give an up- pressure from the hospital- earliest”. date on the next stage of ity sector to lower the rule, The World Health Or- lockdown easing in Parlia- with many saying it would ganization recommends a ment on Tuesday and was be impossible to trade un- distance of at least 1 metre, also expected to reveal the der the current restrictions, but the UK government’s outcome of a review into the said the BBC report. scientific advisers say that social distancing rule, the strictions. Addressing the a coronavirus case. Johnson said the gov- distance carries up to 10 BBC reported. media on Sunday, Hancock Asked about plans for ernment was “sticking like times the risk of being 2 me- The development comes suggested that customers registration and ordering glue” to the roadmap it an- tres apart. Ramallah, June 22 (IANS) Pales- has called on Palestinians to partici- after Health Secretary Matt may have to register when drinks through smartphone nounced for England in May. The other nations of the tinian officials warned of the con- pate in a popular demonstration on Hancock said that England entering pubs and bars so apps, he said: “I wouldn’t In phase two, at the start of UK are yet to announce any sequences of Israel’s annexation Monday in Jericho, a West Bank city was “clearly on track” to they can easily be traced if rule it out. It isn’t a deci- June, the plan allowed the plans to change the 2-metre plans on the chances of peace in the at risk of annexation by Israel. further ease lockdown re- they come into contact with sion we’ve taken yet, but opening of non-essential distance rule. Middle East. Palestinian President Rajoub told reporters that repre- Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesperson sentatives of the international com- Nabil Abu Rudeineh told reporters munity, including United Nations Saudi Arabia returns to ‘normality’ amid new COVID-19 cases in the West Bank city of Ramallah Special Coordinator for the Middle Riyadh, June 22 (IANS) a significant spike in coro- teers, the authorities have on Sunday that “Israel’s plans to an- East Peace Process Nickolay Mlade- Saudi Arabia returned to navirus cases, with the in- sterilized the mosques nex parts of the West Bank will not nov, will attend the activity on Mon- “normality”, lifting its coro- fection rate reaching as high and have set up electronic be allowed to pass”, Xinhua news day and address the masses. navirus-related curfew and as 4,000 per day, although boards giving tips and in- agency reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin reopening mosques in the recently around 3,000 cases structions in more than 10 He stressed that the Palestinian Netanyahu previously set July 1 as Muslim holy city of Mecca a day has been the norm. languages “to prevent the leadership would never accept an the date to begin the annexation despite a steady surge in With the third phase, the (spread of the) virus and alternative to a Palestinian state plan and apply Israeli civil law on number of new COVID-19 authorities are aiming at guarantee the safety of the within the 1967 borders, stressing Israeli settlements built in the West cases. re-establishing the “normal attendees”, according to the that the Palestinian position and Bank. However, Netanyahu has yet The night-time curfew, situation” that reigned be- Ministry of Islamic Affairs. upcoming steps will be based on to announce details for the move. imposed at the end of the fore the curfew. Besides imposing social international laws and legitimacy The annexation plan is part of US holy month of Ramadan, The holy city of Mecca, distancing, worshippers resolutions. President Donald Trump’s Middle was lifted on Sunday as the ficially been resumed as of “the return to normal life the second worst-hit region, must perform the pre- Fatah party’s Central Committee East peace plan, so-called “Deal of total number of confirmed Sunday, while Saudis are does not mean the disap- was initially been left out of prayer ablution at home Secretary-General Jibril Rajoub said the Century” that was revealed ear- coronavirus cases in the once again free to move be- pearance of the virus”. the reopening plan. and bring their own prayer that Palestinians are ready to “move lier this year. country stood at 157,612, re- tween the provinces. Therefore, “continuous However, around 1,500 mat, according to the new to another step of resistance if nec- A joint US-Israeli team is working ports Efe news. In the meantime, 75 per evaluation and special mea- mosques in Mecca re- instructions. essary.” on the maps that will determine the This is the last phase of a cent of the public employ- sures will be applied against opened on Sunday, after Printed copies of the “The Palestinian people will not demarcation of areas to be annexed three-stage reopening plan ees have returned to their those who do not comply being closed for nearly three Quran have been removed, suffer alone, nor die alone if Israel by Israel, a move that has been the Kingdom began imple- work places. with the preventive proto- months amid preventive while doors and windows of goes ahead with the unilateral an- strongly criticized by the interna- menting on 28 May. The spokespersons for the cols against the virus”. measures including manda- the mosques must remain nexation of parts of the occupied tional community. Israel captured All economic and com- Health and Labour Minis- Over the past few weeks, tory use of facemasks. open and they are to be West Bank,” said Rajoub. the West Bank territories during the mercial activities have of- tries, however, warned that the Kingdom has witnessed With the help of volun- closed after prayers. He noted that Fatah movement 1967 Middle East war. Indian Horizon Tuesday, June 23,2020 business 9 Govt’s Rs 90k cr liquidity infusion for discoms a non-starter Adani Power board approves New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) of the scheme. diture. The Centre has also in- mission companies and its crore and this is making their delisting of shares The Union government’s am- “The state governments are creased the borrowing limit for receivables from the state gov- operations unsustainable as Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) thorised the company to ob- bitious Rs 90,000 crore plan reluctant to guarantee loans the states for meeting financial ernment. unpaid power producers are The board of Adani Power on tain approval of the stock ex- to inject liquidity for electric- given to discoms for the sole exigencies. At this juncture, What has added to the prob- looking to stop power supplies Monday approved the delist- changes in accordance with ity distribution companies has purpose of discharging their none seem to be convinced to lem is Power Minister R K to states. ing of its shares from the ex- the provisions of the SEBI been a non-starter as state dues to gencos. We are trying to put further strain on their bal- Singh’s statement to the 15th The Covid-19 outbreak and changes at the floor price of Delisting Regulations as well governments are reluctant to convince that this would help ance sheets to meet discoms’ Finance Commission recently subsequent lockdown have Rs 33.82. as any other regulatory ap- extend guarantees on loans in making their discoms viable liabilities towards gencos and wherein he said that the states’ squeezed the power demand On Monday, its shares on proval as may be required in given to such discoms due to and make them operationally rather want the Centre to foot borrowing limits under the sharply in March, April and the BSE closed at Rs 38.20, relation to the delisting pro- their own precarious financial stronger, but very few seem to the bill. Fiscal Responsibility and Bud- May. The fall has been so sharp higher by 0.53 per cent from posal. condition. be convinced,” said officials in As per the Atmanirbhar get Management (FRBM) Act that power demand for the full its previous close. Adani Power Ltd (APL), a Sources in PFC and REC, the the know of the development. package announced by Union should be recalibrated to take year 2020-21 is set to report a 1 Last month, Adani Power part of the diversified Adani agencies identified for liquidity The state governments are Finance Minister Nirmala into account the liabilities of per cent decline, the first time had said that it received a Group, is the largest private injection into discoms through already facing revenue crunch Sitharaman on May 13, Power their discoms. in almost 36 years. letter from Adani Properties, thermal power producer loans on easy terms, said that as COVID-19 lockdown and Finance Corporation (PFC) This would mean that states Not only this, with expec- a member of its promoter in India, according to the very few proposals have come disruptions in business activi- and Rural Electrification Cor- would have to stay within defi- tation that lockdown may group, whereby the latter has company website. The com- from distribution companies ties have severely hurt their tax poration (REC) were to infuse cit limits, including their dis- continue in large parts of the expressed its intention, to ac- pany has a power genera- to get loans against receivables collections. liquidity of Rs 90,000 crore into coms liability, while planning country for some more time, quire all equity shares of the tion capacity of 12,450 MW (from state governments) for Goods and Services Tax col- the discoms in two equal in- their borrowings. This, the the discoms are set to return to Adani Power held by its pub- comprising thermal power paying back dues of genera- lections for April and May, for stalments. states fear, would limit their yesteryear’s scenario of adding lic shareholders, either by plants in Gujarat, Maha- tors. And a few that have come most states, have fallen over The amount of soft loan a ability to raise funds for other losses after losses every year to itself or together with other rashtra, Karnataka, Rajast- are not backed by state guaran- 80-85 per cent, putting the discom could get was depen- important expenditure needs. make their operations unvi- members of the promoter han, and Chhattisgarh and tees, and so become ineligible states to turn to high-cost bor- dent on the amount it owed to The discoms’ dues towards able. Extension would also im- group. a 40 MW solar power project for disbursal under the terms rowings to meet their expen- power generation and trans- gencos has risen to Rs 94,000 pact the demand further. The board on Monday au- in Gujarat. 2020-21: A Year of Economy for six PSU non-life insurers Sale of developed plots to attract GST Chennai, June 22 (IANS) fresh international busi- needed given the situation New Delhi, June 22 The AAR has concluded plots would be covered It is going to be a Year ness or negotiating rein- of the industry,” a head of (IANS) Sale of plots with that the sale of developed under the clause ‘con- Economy for the six gov- surance agreements. a PSU non-life insurer told facilities like drainage, plots will be covered un- struction of a complex in- ernment owned non-life Similarly, all officialIANS. While no pay cut water line and electric- der the clause ‘construc- tended for sale to a buyer’. insurance companies with tours for internal meet- has been suggested for the ity will attract a levy of tion of a complex intend- Thus, the said activity is the central government ings and others are to be employees, the wage revi- Goods and Services Tax ed for sale to a buyer’ and covered under ‘construc- prescribing austerity mea- stopped except the travel sion talks may not happen (GST), according to a rul- accordingly GST would tion services’ and GST is sures to save 20 per cent by internal auditors and any soon owing to CO- ing by the Authority on be levied. payable on the sale of de- cost this fiscal, said an in- stay for them be arranged VID-19 pandemic. Advance Ruling (AAR). The ruling came after veloped plots...,” the AAR dustry official. at the company guest Wage revision in the in- The Authority has ruled an applicant had ap- said. The Department of Fi- houses wherever avail- surance sector will follow that GST will be levied proached the Gujarat The AAR, while passing nancial Services (DFS) India Limited - has asked tion for office expenses by able. According to the of- the conclusion of revision on sale of land for which bench of AAR on whether the ruling, said that the part of the Ministry of to cut costs their costs by 15 per cent, stopping ad- ficial, the government has in the banking sector. primary facilities like Goods and Services Tax applicant sells the devel- Finance in a letter to six 20 per cent owing to low- vertisements except statu- also ordered suspension The wage revision talks drainage, waterline and (GST) is applicable on oped land as plots and the non-life insurers - New ering of business due to tory ones, ban on fresh of expenses for commem- in the banking sector too electricity have been pro- sale of plot of land for sale price includes cost of India Assurance Company COVID-19 impact, the of- recruitment, no fresh fi- oration, seminars, confer- has come to a halt after vided by real estate devel- which, as per the require- land, as well as price of Limited, National Insur- ficial told IANS preferring nancial commitment that ences, anniversaries and COVID-19 pandemic hit oper. ment of the respective amenities on a propor- ance Company Limited, anonymity. were not provided in the others. India. Meanwhile a senior This changes the com- authority, Zila Panchayat, tionate basis. Oriental Insurance Com- Pointing out the decline Board approved budget. The government also industry official said cen- plexion and dynamics of primary amenities such Some experts feel that pany Limited, United In- in their topline which may The government has said reimbursement of tral government Cabinet sale of plots as some ex- as, drainage line, water the order will hit the real dia Insurance Company impact their profitability also put a ban on foreign fuel cost for motor car be has to take a decision on perts say that land does line, electricity line, land estate sector which is al- Limited, General Insur- the DFS has suggested to travel for Chairman and cut by 20 per cent across the merger of the three not come under GST and levelling etc are to be pro- ready in shambles and ance Corporation of India the companies to under- Managing Directors, Di- all cadres who are en- companies - United India, it remains to be seen if vided by the applicant. takes away the tax neutral Limited and Agriculture take cost saving measures rectors and General Man- titled for the same. “The National Insurance and the ruling holds up on “We find that the activi- status on sale of devel- Insurance Company of like: cutting budget alloca- agers unless to acquire cost cutting measures are Oriental Insurance. higher appeals. ty of the sale of developed oped plots. E-commerce in India recovers 90% of pre-lockdown volume: Report Sensex in green, New Delhi, June 22 a statement. to pre-lockdown levels, said online fashion sector has (IANS) Sales volume in the “With the current pace the report. seen an overall 70 per cent RIL hits fresh high e-commerce sector in India and recovery rate, we are However, the average recovery rate compared to of Rs 1,804 has recovered by over 90 positive that the sector will cart size has decreased by pre-lockdown levels. per cent as compared to its fully recover in the next around 5-10 per cent, as However, the average pre-lockdown level, said a couple of weeks.” people are ordering more cart size has decreased by report on Monday. Analysing the overall cat- low value required to oper- around 25 per cent. This sig- The sector is predicted to egory growth, consumer ate from home. nifies that the demand for fully recover and achieve electronic appliances cat- As most of the organisa- high-value products is sig- the pre-lockdown order egory, excluding smart- tion continue to work from nificantly less as compared volume by the end of this phones, have witnessed the home, there has been a sig- to affordable products. month, according to the strongest growth than any nificant surge in demand The popular products in consumer trend analysis by other category. for products that will help the category are nightwears Unicommerce, one of In- The sector has not just professionals operate eas- and comfortable home- dia‘s leading e-commerce tor continues to lead the online shopping has come recovered its pent up vol- ily from home such as USB wear that have seen the focused supply chain SaaS growth for the overall as a great surprise and relief ume but also shown great cables, extension cords, maximum traction. (software-as-a service) plat- economy of India. The in- for online sellers and mar- improvement with over 45 trimmers and wifi routers to In fact, few sub-categories form. creasing change in con- ketplaces,” Kapil Makhija, per cent growth in the over- name a few. in fashion such as kids ap- “The e-commerce sec- sumer behaviour to prefer CEO, Unicommerce said in all order volume compared On the other hand, the parels have witnessed over Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices traded on a positive note on Monday morning with the BSE Sensex up 70% firms see half of their workforce Fitch revises outlook on 9 Indian banks to negative 200 points. It has, however, shed gains after New Delhi, June 22 outlook of the Export- Fitch said in a statement. Fitch’s assessment of gaining as much as 479 points to touch an to be digital post Covid-19: Survey (IANS) After downgrad- Import Bank of India, the The rating actions fol- high to moderate prob- intra-day high of 35,211.12. Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) The research surveyed more ing India’s outlook to State Bank of India, the low Fitch’s revision of ability of extraordinary At 10.49 a.m., it was trading at 34,935.84, As organisations move away than 5,000 senior executives negative from stable, Bank of Baroda, the Bank the outlook on the ‘BBB-’ state support for these higher by 204.11 points or 0.59 per cent from from physical locations and from mid-sized to large orga- Fitch Ratings on Monday of Baroda (New Zealand), rating on India to nega- banks, which takes into the previous close of 34,731.73. remote workforce is the new nizations in over 20 countries revised the outlook on the Bank of India, the tive from stable on June account our assessment It had opened at 34,892.03 and has so far normal, more than 70 per cent across India, the Middle East nine Indian banks to neg- Canara Bank, the Pun- 18, due to the impact of of the sovereign’s ability touched an intra-day low of 34,868.96 points. organizations feel at least half and emerging markets in Afri- ative. The outlook on the jab National Bank, ICICI the escalating coronavi- and propensity to pro- Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange of their workforce will be digi- ca and Southeast Asia. It found Long-Term Issuer De- Bank and Axis Bank Ltd rus pandemic on India’s vide extraordinary sup- was trading at 10,300.45 points, higher by tal workers post Covid-19, ac- that more than 80 per cent fault Ratings (IDR) was have been downgraded economy. “The IDRs port.” According to the 56.05 points or 0.55 per cent from its previ- cording to a new survey. plan to invest in digital tech- revised to negative from to negative. for all the above Indian statement, the negative ous close. Among the stocks, Reliance Indus- One in four organisations nologies to build resilience in stable due to the banks’ “At the same time, banks are support-driven outlook on India’s sov- tries continued its bull run and hit a fresh all expect that more than 80 per their future business plans. high dependence on the Fitch has affirmed IDBI and anchored to their re- ereign rating reflects an time high of Rs 1,804.10. It, has however, cent of their workforce to be a The survey indicated that 57 Centre to re-capitalise Bank Limited’s (IDBI) spective SRFs,” the state- increasing strain on the trimmed major gains and is currently trad- digital workforce in the world per cent of respondents aim them. IDR while maintaining ment said. state’s ability to provide ing just 0.14 per cent of Rs 2.50 higher at Rs after Covid-19, said the survey to acquire skills in RPA and AI Accordingly, the IDR the outlook at negative,” “They are based on extraordinary support. 1,762 per share. by Automation Anywhere, a in the post COVID-19 world, global leader in Robotic Pro- followed by 28 per cent being cess Automation (RPA). reskilled in analytics and 15 Petrol, diesel prices rise continues for 16th straight day “The pandemic has encour- per cent in machine learning. New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) 78.85 a litre in Delhi. This is an companies, however, said that The price freeze of 83 days aged a new wave of digitisa- These trends are seen across Petrol and diesel prices con- increase of Rs 8.30 in the the price rise could continue for even with a substantial in- tion that will revolutionise key industries, such as bank- tinued to rise with the two price of petrol per litre since few more days as global prod- crease in excise duty on petrol our life as we know it. The or- ing, financial services and auto fuels getting dearer by 33 June 7. Similarly, diesel prices uct prices are firming up with and diesel by the Centre, has ganisations are transforming insurance (BFSI), global ca- and 58 paisa per litre respec- have gone up highly by Rs 9.46 a pick up in demand follow- increased the price gap result- their engagements with cus- pability centers (GCCs) and tively on Monday. per litre during the 16 day pe- ing opening up of economies ing in losses on sale of prod- tomers, employees, suppliers pharma, healthcare and life This is the 16th day of fuel riod. across the globe post COV- uct for OMCs. and other stakeholders and sciences. “While certain sec- price rise since June 7 when The good news is that auto ID-19 related lockdown. Even Prices of transportation will leverage the current cri- tors like manufacturing, travel oil companies began the daily fuel price rise may either stop global crude prices have more fuel were last revised under sis as an opportunity to drive and retail have been hardest price revision mechanism af- or the quantum of increase when prices are not changed than doubled from April levels the dynamic pricing policy innovative digital models to hit by the pandemic, they re- ter a hiatus of 83 days during could fall in the coming week by oil companies. Already, the to over $42 a barrel level. on March 16 and there were gain increased efficiencies,” main optimistic and are seek- the lockdown. as oil companies have now daily increase in price of pet- Also, OMCs are catching up few instances of price hike explained Milan Sheth, Execu- ing new, digital technologies With the latest increase, priced the products closer rol has fallen to 33 paisa per on price levels that bring the later only when the respec- tive Vice President of IMEA, to understand customer be- petrol is being retailed at Rs to international benchmark litre level. product prices closer to in- tive state governments hiked Automation Anywhere. havior and drive. 79.56 per litre and diesel at Rs rates. There could be days Sources in oil marketing ternational benchmark rates. VAT or cess Indian Horizon 10 Business Tuesday, June 23,2020 ONGC looking at capex optimisation IL&FS scam: Centre assails Bombay HC reading amid pandemic isation of existing taxes and of Company Act’s Sec 140(5) duties structure,” it said. New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) ing before the National Com- to have been involved in a se- It noted that lower oil and Challenging the Bombay High pany Law Tribunal and a spe- rious financial scam having gas prices are expected to im- Court order concerning BSR cial court in the city, against the repercussions on the national pact internal resource gener- & Associates LLC and Deloitte two firms over the allegations economy by an expert investi- ation capacity, but given low Haskins and Sells in the IL&FS of financial irregularities. BSR, gative agency upon conducting gearing levels at standalone scam, the Centre has told the statutory auditors of IL&FS Fi- which is part of KPMG India, a detailed investigation”. basis fund raising for the Supreme Court that the HC’s nancial Services Ltd (IFIN) for and Deloitte, moved the High The Centre claims as per the same is not expected to be interpretation of the Compa- the financial years 2007-18. Court last year challenging the interpretation of Section 140(5) an issue, it added. nies Act’ Section 140 (5) would Deloitte had rotated out as the plea by the Centre before the of the Act set forth by the High The short term liquid- cause serious prejudice and auditor of IFIN in 2018 by op- tribunal seeking their removal Court order, an auditor who ity position was managed by profoundly impact the func- eration of law. BSR & Associ- as auditors of IL&FS. And, un- has been proceeded against raising short term borrow- tioning and the confidence ates LLP (BSR Associates) was der section 140 (5) of the Com- under Section 140 (5) of the Act New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) (ONGC) said in a regulatory ings to the extent required, around the reporting of finan- appointed as the joint statutory panies Act, this kind of removal can, by the mere stratagem of State-run ONGC is looking at filing. It said that going for- the filing added. cials of companies. auditors for IFIN for the finan- would also lead to a five year resigning as the auditor, stultify opportunities for optimising ward it is anticipated that On the impact on supply Both firms were former audi- cial years 2017-18 (jointly with ban on the audit firms. proceedings initiated against its capital and operational a combination of higher oil chains, it said there have tors of IL&FS Financial Services Deloitte), continued as auditors The High Court, however up- them. “Moreover, such an au- expenditures as the coro- and gas prices, rationalisa- been some disruptions, es- Ltd (IFIN). of IFIN until June 10, 2019 and held the constitutional validity ditor could then negate the navirus pandemic has im- tion in expenses and some pecially in the international “As per the interpretation resigned. of Section 140 (5) stating that second proviso by continuing pacted the progress of its statutory relief will help the arena, but these have not provided by the High Court to “... interpretation and the provisions only apply to exist- as the auditor of other compa- projects. company to protect and yet had any major impact Section 140(5) of the Compa- resultant extinguishing of pro- ing auditors. The Ministry of nies,” said the petition. “The short term liquid- maintain our activity level. on day to day operations. nies Act, an auditor can escape ceedings... if not stayed at this Corporate Affairs moved the The Centre had argued that ity position was managed by The PSU also said that it As far as some projects are legal liability and criminal sanc- interim stage, would cause se- apex court challenging this or- the High Court order does not raising short term borrow- is making efforts to get the concerned, the supply chain tions arising out of aiding, abet- rious prejudice and would pro- der. On June 16, the Supreme take into consideration that ings to the extent required. taxes and duties rational- disruption has pushed back ting and designing a serious foundly impact the functioning Court issued notice on the mat- Section 140(5) opens with the The onset of COVID-19 itself ised due to the severe impact the anticipated completion financial scam by merely ten- and the confidence around the ter. Criticizing the High Court words “without prejudice to will impact project prog- caused by the pandemic. dates. dering resignation as the statu- reporting of financials of com- order, the Centre said it will any action under the provisions ress to some extent and the “Management is well However, close monitor- tory auditor from a company,” panies,” said the Centre’s peti- result in a complete extinguish- of this Act” which would mean Company is identifying op- abreast of all the challenges ing is in progress to ensure said the Centre’s petition. tion. ment of a criminal trial and that Section 140(5) of the Act portunities for Capex and and attempts are also under- that supplies and normalcy Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP In April, the High Court further proceedings against the are not to be affected by other Opex optimisations,” Oil and way to seek assistance from is attained at the earliest, it (Deloitte) was the erstwhile quashed all prosecution, pend- firms, “who have been found provisions. Natural Gas Corporation Ltd the government for rational- added. ‘ARPUs need to double by 2021 for sustainable telecom industry’ Gold retreats from record high amid New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) ago, the average annual income With the telecom sector in deep of an Indian was about $1,500, economic uncertainty financial stress and for the re- and he spent about sixth or sev- quirement for making fresh enth of their total income on Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) In the spot market too, investments in technology and their telecom services. While, Gold futures shed gains to gold prices rose on Monday. infrastructure, average revenue the average annual income now trade in the red after hitting In Delhi, price of 10 grams of per user (ARPU) of telecom ser- stands at around $2,600 and a a record high on the Multi- 24 carat gold went up by Rs vice providers needs to double person spends less than 1 per Commodity Exchange (MCX) 10 to 47,970. to Rs 300 by the end of 2021, ac- cent on his phone bills and re- on Monday. Gold prices have also been cording to the Director General charges. “Even if it doubles it Earlier in the day, the Au- lifted by a wall of cash from of the Cellular Operators Asso- would still be below the levels gust contract of gold surged investor sentiment towards governments and central ciation of India (COAI), Rajan people were spending five years Rs 333 to hit an all-time high riskier assets. banks around the world as Mathews. ago,” he said. of Rs 48,289 per 10 grams. Off late, the prices of the they continue to provide Currently, the ARPUs of tel- Telcos have been seeking an Currently it is trading at Rs yellow metal has surged much-needed support to cos stand around Rs 150. The early decision from the Tele- 47,904.00, lower by Rs 33 or amid the rising number of pandemic-hit economies. rise in ARPU would mean fur- be adopting a lot more mobili- next year,” he said. com Regulatory Authority of In- 0.07 per cent from its previ- coronavirus cases and the Accordingly, gold prices have ther rise in tariffs for the con- ty-based applications and solu- The telecom sector veteran dia (TRAI) on the floor price on ous close. uncertainty of the global continued to hit new highs sumers. tions. also said that although the tar- tariffs. The regulator has said Gold prices in India saw an economy. since early April. Speaking to IANS, Mathews “We need to get about Rs 200 iffs increase to double ARPU in that discussion on floor prices increase following the jump Investors tend to move to- The gold prices have risen said that the whole burden of ARPU by the end of this year. over year’s time, they will still would be made after “normal- in international markets. wards gold during uncertain from a level of Rs 38,200 (10 rise in ARPU is unlikely to come We are right now at about Rs be affordable compared to the cy” returns. In global markets, gold times, as it is considered a gm, 22 karat gold) and Rs on the individual subscribers as 150 ARPU. In order to continue money an Indian had to spend Mathews told IANS that he is prices on Monday hit a one- safe haven asset compared 39,200 (10 gm, 24 karat gold) enterprises form a major part of to allow the industry to invest on phone bills and recharges hopeful the decision would be month high as a surge in to other asset classes such as at the beginning of current the telcos’ business now. in our networks and keep it up around 5 years ago. made by the end of this month coronavirus cases dented stock markets and bonds. calendar year. He expressed hope that post and running, We need to be at Citing a COAI survey, as the economy emerges out of the pandemic enterprises will Rs 300 ARPU by the end of the Mathews said that five years the lockdown. No respite: Petrol, diesel prices rise continues through the fortnight Punjab cabinet approves fast-track clearance of MSMEs New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) prices have gone up highly tinue for few more days as Chandigarh, June 22 (IANS) ting up of MSME units. said. For other areas, such cer- alisation of rural and backward Petrol and diesel prices con- by Rs 9.46 per litre during the global product prices are To ease the regulatory burden Sanctions and approvals per- tificates would be issued within areas, thereby reducing re- tinued to rise with the two 16 day period. firming up with a pick up in on micro, small and medium taining to building plan, com- 15 working days, it added. The gional imbalances, the cabinet auto fuels getting dearer by The good news is that auto demand following opening enterprises and fast-tracking pletion certificate, trade licence certificate would be valid for noted. 33 and 58 paisa per litre re- fuel price rise may either stop up of economies across the setting up of MSMEs, the Pun- registration, land-use change, three and a half years. In Punjab, many factories spectively on Monday. or the quantum of increase globe post-COVID-19 related jab cabinet, here on Monday, factory building plan (except These rules would help are engaged in manufacturing This is the 16th day of fuel could fall in the coming week lockdown. Even global crude approved the Punjab Right to for industries involving hazard- MSMEs start building con- processes that are continu- price rise since June 7 when as oil companies have now prices have more than dou- Business Rules, 2020. ous process), as well as registra- struction and commercial pro- ous in nature. When workers oil companies began the dai- priced the products closer bled from April levels to over The new rules have been tion of shops or establishments, duction early, said an official seek holidays as per the Pun- ly price revision mechanism to international benchmark $42 a barrel level. drafted under provisions of the will be granted by the district- spokesperson, underlining im- jab Industrial Establishment after a hiatus of 83 days dur- rates. There could be days Also, OMCs are catching Punjab Right to Business Act, level nodal agency, headed by portance of enhancing ease of (National and Festival Holiday ing the lockdown. when prices are not changed up on price levels that bring which was notified on February the Deputy Commissioner. doing business and improving and Casual and Sick Leave) Act, With the latest increase, by oil companies. Already, the product prices closer to 6, 2020 after the Assembly’s ap- For setting up of units in the the business environment to 1965, it leads to disturbance in petrol is being retailed at Rs the daily increase in price of international benchmark proval on January 17. The cabi- approved industrial parks, the spur growth and create jobs. the manufacturing process. 79.56 per litre and diesel at petrol has fallen to 33 paisa rates. The price freeze of 83 net meeting, chaired by Chief certificate of in-principle ap- The cabinet took note of the To overcome that, powers Rs 78.85 a litre in Delhi. This per litre level. days even with a substantial Minister Amarinder Singh, gave proval would be issued within role played by the MSME sector have been exercised under Sec- is an increase of Rs 8.30 in the Sources in oil marketing increase in excise duty on the go ahead to the rules’ noti- three working days after the in providing jobs at compara- tion 13(2) of the said Act to ex- the price of petrol per litre companies, however, said petrol and diesel by the Cen- fication to ease the process of submission of declaration of tively lower capital cost. The empt those industries from the since June 7. Similarly, diesel that price rise could con- tre, has increased the price. approval and clearances for set- intent, a government statement MSMEs also helped in industri- provisions of this Act. Rlys to develop 15 stations for multi functional complexes Maha puts 3 Chinese projects worth New Delhi, June 22 complexes will command access from surrounding (IANS) The Rail Land high footfall since they will railway land for bringing Rs 5,000 cr on hold Development Authority provide enhanced passen- these utilities to MFC site Mumbai, June 22 diers,” Industry Minister to set up an automobile (RLDA) has floated two re- ger amenities for the pub- without any charges. (IANS) The Maharashtra Subhash Desai said. manufacturing unit in quests for proposal (RFPs) lic under one roof, within Earlier, the RLDA has al- government has put on He added that the Pune’ Talegaon and a Rs for development and leas- walking distance of railway ready leased out 52 MFCs hold three major agree- Ministry of External 1,000-crore in partner- ing of 15 multi-functional platforms. The complex for a lease period of 45 ments signed with Chi- Affairs has advised ship with Foton (China) commercial complexes for may have a budget hotel, years to various developers nese companies at the the state government and PMI Electro Mobil- a lease period of 45 years lodging and boarding ar- across the country, with 13 recently concluded Mag- against signing any fur- ity. in West Bengal, Gujarat, Bi- rangements, restaurants MFCs having been com- netic Maharashtra 2.0 ther agreements with Besides, Henglu Engi- har, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and shops.” missioned and the rest are investor meet, officials Chinese companies. neering made a commit- Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Out of the 15 MFCs, six in various phases of con- said. The proposed proj- It may be recalled ment of Rs 250-crore for Uttar Pradesh. are in West Bengal, two struction. RLDA is a statu- ects entail investments that at the online Mag- the expansion plans at its A senior RLDA official square meter. The offi- For these facilities, clear- each in Karnataka and Ra- tory body under the Min- of around Rs 5,000 crore netic Maharashtra 2.0 unit Phase II in Pune. said that the multifunc- cial said that MFCs pro- ances are not required jasthan and one each in Bi- istry of Railways, for the in the state. meet, the state govern- Apart from China, tional complexes (MFCs) vide multiple facilities like from local authorities for har, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, development of vacant rail- “We have taken this ment signed agreements the state signed around will be in the vicinity of re- shopping, food stalls or development since they Haryana and Tamil Nadu. way land for commercial decision in consultation worth over Rs 16,000 nine other MoUs with spective station complexes restaurants, book stalls, are declared as operational The railways may provide use in line with the objec- with the Central govern- crore with global compa- companies from the US, and fall in the circulating ATMs, medicine and vari- buildings of the railways, water supply, sewerage & tive to generate revenue by ment. These agreements nies including Chinese South Korea, Singapore area of the railway stations. ety stores, budget hotels, the official said. electricity on payment, if non-tariff measures. The were signed prior to the groups. and various domestic He said, the area of 15 parking spaces and other RLDA Vice Chairman available. Railway has approximately development on the They include a Rs entities, with huge em- plots ranges from 250 similar amenities for rail Ved Parkash Dudeja said, In addition, the railways 43,000 hectares of vacant Indo-China border and 3,770-crore MoU with ployment generation po- square meter to 4,850 users at railway stations. “These multi-functional shall also provide suitable land across India. killing of 20 Indian sol- the Great Wall Motors tential. Sports Indian Horizon 11 Tuesday, June 23, 2020

NEVER TOO LATE TO TRY YOUR HAND AT LEARNING helpful for India if Hardik is fit for the Border Gavaskar OLYMPIC SHOOTER BOBANA MOMCILOVIC Trophy scheduled towards SOMETHING NEW: ‘CHEF’ HARDIK the end of the year.Chappell VELICKOVIC PASSES AWAY AT ̋̉ Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) "Action Jackson" (2014) said that the presence of Belgrade, June 22 (IANS) winning the team title, and India all-rounder Hardik and "Fukrey Returns" Pandya can give India an Multiple European champion with these two gold medals, Pandya is trying his hands (2017). She has also extra seam bowling option in shooting sport Bobana she became one of the most at cooking these days as he appeared in the season and depth in batting. Momcilovic Velickovic has successful participants in the feels it is never too late to eight of "Bigg Boss", and "It will help if Hardik passed away after a short and competition. learn anything new. appeared in the video of Pandya is available. He severe illness at the age of 31, the Since 2010 and her debut in "Never too late to try your Badshah's blockbuster gives India an extra bowling International Shooting Sport senior competition from eleven hand at learning something track "DJ waley babu". option to maintain the Federation (ISSF) announced participation she qualified in new. Chef duties at the Earlier this year, Hardik pressure when the leading on Monday. the finals eight times. Beside Pandya household. Swipe had announced his fast bowlers need a rest," She participated in the three gold medals, she also for the dish. PS dish is cheese engagement to Natasa via Chappell wrote his column Olympic Games twice, in won one bronze medal in Gyor butter masala," Hardik said social media. On January for ESPNcricinfo. London in 2012 and in Rio de in 2018. in a post on Instagram. 1, Hardik had shared an "This is Pandya's chance Janeiro in 2016, where she won "Although she left us too The 26-year old posted image where he is seen to gradually build up overs seventh place. She was also a early, Bobana Momcilovic two photos of him cooking proposing to Natasa, and in the three Tests before the gold and silver medal winner in Velickovic made an indelible along with the post. had captioned it: "Mai SCG match, where he could the World Cup competition. mark in the history of the Hardik and fiance tera, Tu meri jaane, saara act as the third seamer so Velickovic was born in Bor on Serbian and the European Natasa Stankovic are baby bump.Natasa made Hindustan. that a second spinner can be January 25, 1990. She started European championship in the shooting sport," said ISSF."Our expecting their first child, her Bollywood debut with 01.01.2020 included."Having Pandya practising shooting at the age 10m Air Pistol event in Wroclaw most sincere condolences to and the Serbian dancer- a dance number in the #engaged."Recently, former at seven would necessitate of nine in her hometown.In 2020, she was dominant in the Bobana's family, friends and actress recently shared a 2013 film "Satyagraha" and Australian captain Ian Rishabh Pant keeping and her last competition for the individual competition. She the shooting sport community photograph flaunting her was later seen in films like Chappell said that it will be batting at six," he added. Serbian national team at the made a great contribution to of Serbia." Arsenal star tested positive before ICC SHARES INTERESTING STAT TO WISH LABUSCHAGNE ON BIRTHDAY New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) unearthed by the ICC. Taking the most prolific run-scorer in Australia batsman Marnus into consideration the time Test cricket. His 1,459 runs have City clash, now fine: Report Labuschagne turned 26 on when he made his debut till now, come at at a staggering average London, June 22 (IANS) Monday and the International Labuschagne is the highest run- of 63.43 from just 14 Tests. An Arsenal player tested Cricket Council (ICC) wished getter in the world. Happy Birthday to the young positive for Covid-19 before him on his special day by During this period, Australian batting star." their first match of the sharing an interesting statistic Labuschagne has scored 1,459 Cricket.com.au also wished revamped calendar against on social media. runs to take the top spot followed Labuschagne on their Twitter Manchester City last week, The right-hander has taken by Tom Latham 1,322 and Joe handle also uploaded a video according to media reports the longest format by storm Root 1,320. Smith finds himself of him taking a stunning catch: in England. match on Wednesday. "I took the decision to following his debut in 2018. eight on the list while Kohli isn't "Marnus Labuschagne turns Apart from the unnamed Arsenal ended up losing 0-3 play, I should have taken His consistency has helped Kohli respectively.But there even in the top-10. 26 today. Who remembers his player, two other players to Manchester City at the another decision in the last him reach third spot in ICC is one particular chart where ICC's Twitter post read: "Since stunning catch as a substitute who were in close contact Etihad Stadium to get off to two months, but I didn't. It Test rankings, behind only Labuschagne beats everyone his debut on October 2018, back in 2014. Happy Birthday @ with him, had to go under a poor start after resumption was all about my contract, stalwarts Steve Smith and Virat in the world and that was Marnus Labuschagne has been marnus3cricket!" mandatory quarantine of the league. Following the whether I stay or not. I have leading up to the match drubbing, defender David 14 days to be here, and that's against City on June 17. Luiz admitted his mistakes it. Today was my fault."I According to Goal.com, cost them the game. don't want to use it as an Was only craving to meet my family the three senior stars missed "It's not the team's fault, alibi or an excuse, but it's my three training sessions. But it was my fault," he told Sky fault and that's it." during lockdown, says Rani following the next round Sports, adding, "I think the Arsenal continued their of testing on Monday, his team did well, especially poor form in the league New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) counterpart Rani also returned maintain his routine to ensure results came out as negative with 10 men, the coach is following their defeat at the The hockey players, who were to Shahbad, Haryana and could top performances once he is and all three were allowed amazing, the players did hands of City as they lost to allowed last week to return not hide her happiness. back to playing competitive to rejoin the team for their amazing, it's just my fault. Brighton 1-2 on Saturday. to their respective homes "I know a lot of people had hockey in the future. after spending close to three been craving to travel or to eat "When I stepped inside the (Croatia) where Djokovic months at the Sports Authority outside, but the only thing I had house, the energy I felt was just KYRGIOS SLAMS HOSTING OF ADRIA was set to feature in the final of India Campus in Bengaluru been craving during lockdown out of this world. I returned TOUR AFTER STARS TEST POSITIVE against Andrey Rublev, has due to COVID-19 lockdown, was meeting my family. I am after such a long time so it was been cancelled in the wake of are currently spending some so happy that I am finally here nice to meet my family and to Canberra, June 22 media to blast the players testing positive. quality time with their loved and can spend some days with spend time with them. (IANS) World No.40 Nick decision to host the "Hi everyone, I wanted to ones. them."I am, of course, very "However, I speak on behalf Kyrgios on Monday tournament amid inform you all that I tested Men's hockey team captain thankful to Hockey India and of all the players when I say slammed the decision these uncertain positive for COVID-19. I Manpreet Singh seemed SAI for having taken great care that one thing we will not to go ahead with Adria times and wrote want to make sure anyone delighted at the opportunity over video calls, I was really of us, and now my focus will forget is to maintain our fitness Tour after two stars on Twitter: who has been in contact of not just meeting his mother looking forward to being back be on maintaining my fitness and routine during this break. who participated in "Boneheaded with me during the last few and brother, but also his two home, and all I can say is that even at home, and making sure We know it is imperative to the tournament tested days gets tested!" Coric said pet dogs."It was such a great it felt so good to be back home I spend my time with my loved remain in top shape, and we positive for coronavirus. in a statement on his official feeling to have returned home - it just gave me goosebumps," ones," said the 25-year-old. will be focused on that, and Bulgarian Grigor Twitter handle. to my mother, brother and my said Manpreet who returned Men's forward Mandeep Singh I am sure we will be helped Dmitrov had tested "I am really sorry for any two dogs, Sam and Rio. Even to his home in Jalandhar. said he is fortunate to have by our families and friends as positive on Sunday harm I might have caused. I though I was in constant touch Meanwhile, his woman this opportunity but wants to well," he said. while Croatian am feeling well and don't have Borna Coric was any symptoms. Please stay diagnosed with safe and healthy. Lot of love to Our only motivation was to become MESSI SENDS ‘STRENGTH’ TO COVID-19 on all!" he added. champions: Kotal on ISL win Earlier on Sunday, Dimitrov COVID˨̉̑ AFFECTED PEOPLE took to social media to reveal Buenos Aires, June 22 that he had tested positive for (IANS) Lionel Messi has the deadly virus. called for people to “stay at "Hi everyone-I want to home” and heed the advice of reach out and let my fans and authorities in a bid to counter Monday.The two players had decision to go ahead with friends know that I tested the coronavirus epidemic. taken part in the exhibition the 'exhibition' speedy positive back in Monaco for The Barcelona and tournament in Belgrade recovery fellas, but that's COVID-19. I want to make Argentina forward’s message alongside World No.1 what happens when you sure anyone who has been came as the global death toll Novak Djokovic, World No.3 disregard all protocols. This in contact with me during from the outbreak surpassed Dominic Thiem and World IS NOT A JOKE."The next leg these past days gets tested 5,000 on Saturday. No.7 Alexander Zverev among of the tournament, which was and takes the necessary Messi said he is currently others.Kyrgios took to social scheduled to be held in Zadar precautions. spending time with his family after the suspension accompanied by a photo of Fatorda (Goa), June 22 (IANS) to motivate the players in their third title in a riveting of the game."Last two seasons with ATK in 2016 too under then of all major domestic the 32-year-old with two of ATK and India full-back Pritam front of empty stands at the final which had to be held were very tough for me. I had coach Jose Molina.Antonio and continental football his children. Kotal said he is relieved to help Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. behind closed-doors due to a lot of responsibility when Habas guided ATK to the title competitions in Europe, as The six-time Ballon d’Or the side win their record third ATK rode Spanish midfielder the coronavirus outbreak.ATK ATK brought me on board. I this time, becoming the only well as the postponement of winner said he hoped “we Indian Super League (ISL) title, Javi Hernandez's brace and a and Chennaiyin were the only am really happy that I could coach in the ISL to win two the first two rounds of South can turn this situation around saying as a senior player in the goal from Edu Garcia to defeat two teams to have won the ISL finally win a trophy for ATK," trophies. The Spaniard had won America’s 2022 World Cup as soon as possible” and team it was his responsibility Chennaiyin FC 3-1 and grab crown twice before the start said Kotal who won the trophy it in the inaugural 2014 season. qualifiers. offered moral support to “Health must always those directly impacted by come first,” Messi said in the virus. KIPCHOGE ‘FULLY RESPECTS’ LONDON POSTPONEMENT an Instagram post. “It is an “These are complicated exceptional time and we days for everyone,” Messi Nairobi, June 22 (IANS) Four- to October 4 by the organizers with me, have devoted the last must follow the instructions said. “We are worried about time champion Eliud Kipchoge minutes before they made the months of our lives towards of health organisations and what is happening and we “fully respects” the decision news public on Friday evening. this goal I would like to say: Be public authorities. Only by want to help by putting to postpone the 2020 London “It is unfortunate news that proud of the work you have put doing this can we effectively ourselves in the place of those Marathon over the threat posed the London Marathon has been into this journey, keep smiling combat it. who are having the worst of it, by the coronavirus pandemic. postponed but I fully respect and seek your next goal on the “It is the time to be either because it has directly The Olympic champion the decision made by the horizon to continue running responsible and stay at home. affected them or their family and world marathon record- organization as safeguarding in a smooth and positive way!” It is also a perfect opportunity and friends, or because they holder was informed of the the health of the world always the Kenyan marathon icon to enjoy family time, are working on the front line decision to push back the event takes our top priority.“To the wrote on his Twitter handle something that’s not always to combat it in hospitals and originally scheduled for April 5 thousands of runners who, following the development. possible.”Messi’s words were health centres. 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RANBIR, SHRADDHA TO STAR IN LUV RANJAN'S NEXT 'DIL' TURNS ̋̈, MADHURI RECALLS WORKING WITH AAMIR t's been 30 years since Madhuri Dixit Nene Ipaired opposite Aamir Khan for the fi rst time in In- dra Kumar's fi lm "Dil". Recalling the shoot of the fi lm, Madhuri took to Ins- tagram and penned a post, sharing how much fun she had working with Aamir. "Working with @_ aamirkhan was so much fun! I remember how #IndraKu- mar gave us an earful every day for joking around and playing tricks on the sets. Thanks to the team's hard work & your love, the fi lm did well and I also won my fi rst Filmfare award. Fond memories #Grateful #Dil," she wrote. The fi lm marked the direc- People loved Aamir and with her fi rst single "Candle", ollywood actors Ranbir which also be produced by Ran- "We are excited to present Luv's In the post, she also shared torial debut of Indra Kumar, Madhuri's chemistry in while Aamir is gearing up for Kapoor and Shraddha Ka- jan and Ankur Garg under their fi lm with Ranbir & Shraddha's a few stills from the fi lm. who would go on to direct "Dil", besides the songs of the release of "Laal Singh Bpoor have been roped in banner Luv Films, will hit the big fresh pairing and hope that the Released in 1990, "Dil" also fi lms such as "Beta", "Raja", the fi lm, scored by Anand- Chaddha", an adaptation of for fi lmmaker Luv Ranjan's yet- screens on March 16, 2021.Talk- audience will feel the same when featured Anupam Kher and "Ishq", the "Dhamaal" se- Milind.Madhuri recently the Tom Hanks-starrer "For- untitled next directorial.The fi lm, ing about the movie, Garg said: they watch the fi lm." the late actor Saeed Jaffrey. ries" and the "Masti" series. made her foray into singing rest Gump" (1994). RICHA CHADHA opens up on Fukrey 3, says, ROWAN ATKINSON WAS 'I really want to get reunited with them' 'SO PROUD' TO BE PART OF Actress Richa Chadha currently basking in the glory of her latest digital series Inside Edge 2. In an exclu- sive interview, Richa opens up on her character Zarina, Inside Edge 2 and Fukrey 3. 'THE LION KING' eteran English ac- ctress Richa Chadha, reveals as she reprises the tor Rowan Atkinson, who is celebrating her character.The result of the Vwho had lent his A33rd birthday today is first season didn't add much voice to Zazu in "The Lion currently basking in the glo- pressure to Richa, some- King", says he was proud ry of her latest digital series thing the actress divulges in to have been a part of the Inside Edge 2. The 10 epi- an exclusive conversation 1994 animated movie. sodic series was the first big with BollywoodLife. "I didn’t "I was so proud really in digital series to hit the Indi- take any responsibility (for the end to be part of this an digital platforms in 2017. the second season) because movie because I didn't Two years later when the di- I know the makers have want to do it actually be- aspora of the digital format gone to the drawing board cause voiceovers are gen- been offered this movie has completely changed, and made the show better in erally...voice work is some- called 'The Lion King' and the makers brought back the qualitative department. So I thing that I've never done I really can't be bothered Pr second season of the show didn’t want to take pressure and I never liked it because to do it'. He said ‘Well earlier in December. Chadha because I don’t perform well I feel as though I am a vi- come on! It's Disney, you g plays a primary character, under pressure. I think it’s a sual artiste if I am in any- might as well!' and then I h Zarina in the series. A Bol- myth. I don’t think anybody thing... and it seemed to be didn't realise it would turn ANANYA lywood actress witnessing a performs well under pres- a pointless thing to do the into the really very special downhill in her career, Za- season of the show based on in season one and in season sure. So I (just) wanted to do fi lm," he said."But the co- fi lm, which it did," added rina became a manipulative spot-fixing. "She is naïve, two she wants power and my part," Chadha adds. writer of 'Mr. Bean' series Atkinson. PANDAY: MY grey character in the second vulnerable and often stupid she is ambitious," Chadha Courtesy: Bollywoodlife Robin Driscoll said ‘I've IANS MILLENNIAL #BOYCOTTKHANS TRENDS, SO DOES #SUPPORTSELFMADESRK PATIENCE wo contradictory hashtags Srk no doubt ur the best bt after su- have been trending on Twitter shant death i hate u ...u dnt have the LEVEL IS ZERO Tall Monday. The fi rst, #Boy- pic of sushant in ur phone..y don't cottKhans, demands the Khans u kept a fan moment in ur phone u ctress Ananya Panday says be shunned from Bollywood, in google it n post it shame on u #Boy- her millennial patience response to the untimely demise cottKhans," expressed a user. Alevel is zero, adding that of Sushant Singh Rajput who, neti- At the same time, fans of Bolly- her fashion mantra is �basic zens feel was a victim of nepotism wood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is beautiful.Ananya has shared and power play. The other trend- claimed, how the actor, who had some tricks to help one get ready ing hashtag read #SupportSelf- no connection with the industry in a hassle free way.* Experiment MadeSRK, mostly coming from the and was a complete outsider, made with your outfi ts: Who says, re- fans of Bollywood superstar Shah it big in Bollywood with sheer hard peating outfi ts is a crime? We mil- Rukh Khan. work. So they started tweeting with lennials wear what makes us feel "Bihar, Jharkhand aur UP Main the hashtag #SupportSelfmadeSRK most comfortable. ban kar do Khan's k movie to kahin simultaneously. This party season don't go Nahi chalega tab Pata chalega inko "#SupportSelfmadeSRK because cliched! Save yourself from the (Khan movies should be banned he is an inspiration to every middle shopping ordeal and put a pretty in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar class outsider who dreams to be- outfi t together by experiment- Pradesh. When their fi lms don't run come big in Bollywood industry," ing with your favourite comfort anywhere, then they will learn a les- tweeted a fan."Rajkumar rao, Su- clothes. Recycle your fancy, old son) that talents are not only born shant Singh, Ayushman have al- clothes, mix-match your outfi ts in in Bollywood godfathers house. ways said SRK has been the biggest a funky, blingy style and show up Stupid people specially ban Yash inspiration for them to enter in Bol- at the party like a diva! raj fi lm and all 7 production house lywood. Self made stars for a reason * Have your make-up kit ready: fi lms in these 3 states #Boycott- #SupportSelfMadeSRK," expressed Our millennial mantra is �basic Khans," tweeted a user. another fan. "He was never a choice is beautiful'. Make sure you have "# BoycottKhans. If a cor- of any movies and got rejected mov- stocked up on the mains - Primer, rupt government can't give FairInSSRMurderCase," tweeted inghRajput. #CBIEnquiryForSu- RMurderCase. Real hero and good ies of Star-Kids. Faced most clashes foundation, concealer, eye pallet, him justice, then people another netizen. "#FIRForSushan- shantSinghRajput. #BoycottKhans heart person Sushant Singh Ra- at BoxOffi ce to pull him down. lipsticks, mascara and eye pencil. can..#CBIEnquiryForSushant #Be- tUnder302. #JusticeForSushantS- #BoycottNepotism. #BeFairInSS- jput," shared another user."Dear IANS Deck up your make-up kit with all your favourite products and es- sentials so that you have all your prized possessions in one place. PARINEETI REPORTEDLY DROPPED AS FACE OF 'BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO' * Ditch your waxing appoint- ments : My millennial patience ollywood actress view, forget #CAB, we should confi rming the news yet.The the reality TV crime series level is zero! Booking an appoint- Parineeti Chopra has pass a bill and not call our CAA, passed in the winter "Savdhaan India", which he ment, going to the salon, waiting Breportedly been re- country a democracy any- session of Parliament, seeks was hosting on the channel till your salon attendant is ready moved as the face of Hary- more! Beating up innocent to grant Indian citizenship Star Bharat.This happened to serve you is a sheer waste of ana's "Beti Bachao Beti human beings for speaking to refugees from Hindu, Sikh, earlier this week, a day after time. Rather save all that pre- Padhao" campaign. The their mind? BARBARIC." Buddhist, Parsi and Chris- Sushant participated in a re- cious time for chalking out your reason, it is widely believed, According to a report in in- tian communities who have cent anti-CAA protest rally in party schedule.Stay at home and is her tweeting against the diatimes.com, Parineeti, who arrived from neighbouring Mumbai. glide a Gillette Venus for a has- Citizenship Amendment Act was the Haryana govern- countries like Pakistan, Af- Sushant had tweeted: "And, sle-free process and get smooth (CAA). ment's brand ambassador ghanistan, and Bangladesh. my stint with Savdhaan India skin, instead of visiting salons On December 17, the ac- for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Parineeti is not the fi rst actor has ended."A Twitter user and going through the pain of tress had tweeted: "If this is campaign, has been removed who has been ousted from asked him: "The price you pay getting your skin pulled. what's gonna happen every- from the position.However, work recently.Actor Sushant for speaking the truth? IANS time a citizen expresses their there are no information Singh was removed from IANS

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