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( % the State led by his former formation of the Government of all active cases globally (one '"&,& ((% %%( deputy Sachin Pilot. when he had strengthened the in every 10 active cases), and The motion of confidence party while in Opposition. 6.21% of all deaths (one in -$. %% %% moved by Rajasthan Continued on Page 11 every 16). ( Parliamentary Affairs Minister Overall, five States with the .& (% (%( Shanti Dhariwal was passed by biggest 24-hour jump in total voice vote, an expected win " cases are Maharashtra (12,608), /#! % % after the return of the 19 dis- #$ Andhra Pradesh (8,943), & % ((( sident Congress MLAs led by whether agencies like ED, CBI the debate, Pilot said, “I want Karnataka (7,908), Tamil Nadu # #' ( Pilot to the party-fold. and Income Tax department to tell that whatever I or my (5,890) and Uttar Pradesh Replying to the debate on are not being misused in the companions had to say, we have # % (4,512). )'" % the motion, Gehlot criticised the country? “When you hold con- told the doctor (Congress high Meanwhile, the face of BJP, accusing it again of trying versation on telephone, don’t command) about our com- India’s Covid-19 fight, Luv to bring down his Government. you say the other person to join plaints. The MLAs are now all Agarwal, joint secretary of the coronavirus in a day with an slum-dominated Dharavi area ( &$$ “I will not let the Government you on Facebook and together in the Assembly after itting out at the Health Ministry, has also test- aim to achieve a daily target of here rose to 2,658 on Friday topple at any cost even if you WhatsApp. Is this good thing receiving the treatment.” HOpposition over its criti- ed coronavirus positive. 10 lakh and recovery rate rose with nine new patients coming ) make all attempts,” he said. in a democracy?” the CM said. Rajasthan BJP chief Satish cism of the recent political “Dear All, just to inform to 71.17 per cent. The fatality to light. Of 2,658 cases, 2,312 Gehlot said the crisis had Gehlot also took potshots Poonia said the State Congress developments in Rajasthan, that I have tested positive for rate has declined to 1.95 per patients have already recovered $( # come to an end in a beautiful on the role of Governor with Government is suffering from former Deputy Chief Minister Covid-19 and initiating home cent. Union Health Minister Dr and there are only 87 active manner and this had hurt the whom he and his party had to a “political corona”, even Sachin Pilot on Friday isolation as per guidelines. Harsh Vardhan claimed the cases. New Delhi: Home Minister BJP. “What was done in struggle to call the Special though it has won the vote of described himself as the Requesting all my friends, col- recovery rate of Covid-19 Delhi has reported 1,192 Amit Shah, who was under- Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Session as the Raj Bhavan was confidence. Poonia remarked “strongest warrior” of the leagues for self monitoring. patients in India is the best in fresh Covid-19 cases on Friday going treatment for coron- Goa, Madhya Pradesh? Elected reluctant. that the way Pilot spoke in the Congress and said he would Contact tracing will be done by the world. to go past the 1,50,000-mark avirus at a private hospital in Governments are being toppled “The post of the Governor Assembly makes it clear that protect his party at all costs. health team. Hoping to see Maharashtra reported for the total number of coron- Gurugram, has tested nega- and democracy is under dan- has lost its dignity. Don’t pro- there are still some differences Pilot, who has returned to everyone soon,” he tweeted. 12608 fresh cases and 364 avirus cases registered in the tive. Shah, 55, said on the ger,” he said, accusing the BJP voke me or else I will be forced between Gehlot and Pilot. the Congress fold after a The condition of noted deaths in the last 24 hours, tak- national capital since the out- advice of the doctors, he of targeting the Congress to share what transpired On Poonia’s comments month-long rebellion against singer Balasubrahmanyam ing the total tally to 5, 72,734 break of the disease in February will be in home isolation for Governments. between the Governor and me. Pilot said he would like to clar- Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, deteriorated and based on the including 19,427 deaths. this year. the next few days. Without taking names, he I think the Governor was under ify that “I, my work style, my made the remarks during the advice of expert medical team Nagpur district of Maharashtra However, only 11,366 of “Today, my corona test alleged that a Union Minister pressure. Hundered editorials work, my colleagues, and what debate on a motion of confi- attending to him, he has been recorded its highest single-day these are currently infected by report has come and it is was involved in the conspira- have been written about the sit- we discuss within the party, dence in the Assembly. moved to ICU and he is on life spike of over 1,000 coronavirus the disease and under medical negative. I thank God and cy to topple his Government, uation in the State after the leave it to us. Today’s session is During the debate, Deputy support and his condition cases in the last 24 hours. supervision. As per data, 11 express my heartfelt grati- saying this had become clear Governor returned the file on about trust vote. I don’t want to Leader of the Opposition remains critical. Mumbai has reported 979 new deaths have been reported in tude to all those who wished after some audio clips sur- the State Government’s wish to interrupt anyone’s speech. Rajendra Rathore mentioned According to the Ministry infections and 47 deaths, tak- the past 24-hour cycle due to for my recovery,” he tweeted. faced. convene an Assembly session. Whether I was pained by any- Pilot’s name in various matters, of Health and Family Welfare, ing the total tally to 1,28,550 Covid 19 taking the death toll He also thanked the doc- The indirect reference was The job of the Governor is no one’s statement or not, leave it including the recent political India conducted record and 7,035 deaths so far. The to 4,178. tors and paramedical staff of to Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, more than asking to prove to me. It will be better if we dis- developments in the State and 8,48,728 tests for detection of coronavirus case tally in the Continued on Page 11 Medanta Hospital. who had earlier rejected the majority in the House,” Gehlot cuss issues facing this a Special Operations Group Congress allegation. said in the Assembly. Government”. (SOG) notice issued to him. Gehlot also questioned Using his speech during The Opposition BJP Continued on Page 11 ! *+, (( ## (# - . $ -$ , The Press and Offices of The Pioneer will remain closed on Saturday, August 15, he Jammu & Kashmir 2020 on account of TPolice has bagged the Kirti Chakra, the second highest Independence day. The next peacetime gallantry medal that issue of the newspaper will comes after the Ashok Chakra appear on Monday, August on the eve of 74th 17, 2020. Independence Day and also recommended gallantry the situation under control. earned a Shaurya Chakra, the medals to 21 troops who fought With the highest order of pro- third highest in precedence in against China’s People fessional skills, ITBP troops the category. The J&K Police Liberation Army (PLA) in fought shoulder to shoulder also topped the list of winners Eastern Ladakh in May-June, and also brought the injured of Police Medals for Gallantry for this years’ Independence Indian Army troops to the (PMG) by bagging 81 medals. Day. rear,” the ITBP said in a state- The CRPF follows the J&K The ITBP has accorded ment highlighting the bravery ! !#$% '+ !'2'3'# Police with 51 medals, mostly 294 commendation rolls and against the treachery of the 4,!'64 '7!'6 for operations conducted in insignias to the paramilitary PLA troops. !&!'''&#8#&! Jammu & Kashmir. personnel for “displaying raw It further said, “Even when *'4"'!&'+!'"'3!4& While the Kirti Chakra courage and bravery during the ITBP troops fought the #$'"'!'9 was awarded posthumously to face-offs and skirmishes in whole night, they received Head Constable of Jammu & Eastern Ladakh in May-June , minimum casualties by giving Kashmir Police Abdul Rashid 2020,” on the eve of the nation- befitting reply to the stone &' Kalas, the Shaurya Chakra al festival.