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Bihar cops close sedition Govt hikes DA to Dasara dhamaka charge against 17% for Central for students! celebs l Holidays for schools may be extended PATNA: The Bihar police have decided to close the sedi- govt staff PNS n HYDERABAD tion case against the 49 celebri- People who had ties who wrote an open letter PNS n NEW DELHI With no end in sight in gone to native to Prime Minister Narendra The increase is in respect of TSRTC strike, places for Dasara Modi in July, asking that mob Bringing cheer to 50 lakh Dasara holidays for schools killing of Muslims, Dalits and central government employees accordance with the across Telangana may be festival are other minorities be stopped and 65 lakh pensioners ahead accepted formula extended. RTC employees' expected to start immediately. A case will also of Diwali, the Cabinet on based on the indefinite strike entered the returning from be filed against the com- Wednesday approved a hike in recommendations of Leaders of various parties expressing their solidarity with striking RTC employees in Hyderabad on Wednesday fifth day on Wednesday. Yet, plainant - Sudhir Ojha, an their dearness allowance and neither the government- Thursday. Woes of advocate — for filing frivolous relief from 12 per cent to 17 the 7th Central Pay appointed panel nor JAC of commuting to complaints, the police said. per cent. The hike, to be effec- Commission TS RTC employees' unions workplaces are set The sedition case against the tive from July 1, 2019, would Political parties pledge have been able to find a mid- celebrities - including actor result in an additional outgo of dle ground. Although the gov- to rise post- and film-maker Aparna Sen, Rs 16,000 crore annually for government employees on the ernment claimed to have festival author Ramchandra Guha and the government. eve of Diwali. made alternative arrange- film-maker Shyam Benegal The Cabinet approved The Cabinet meeting was support to RTC employees ments by engaging hired and — was filed last week, leading releasing an additional instal- chaired by Prime Minister private buses to ensure RTC and once they start going to a huge controversy.On ment of Dearness Allowance Narendra Modi. PNS n HYDERABAD protests at many places across to step down as he tried to do operations, most passengers' back to schools, it would sure- Wednesday, Nitish Kumar's (DA) to central government Beginning January 2019, the State. The CPM party held the same. travails have only increased. ly be mayhem on the trans- deputy, Sushil Modi, said he employees and Dearness Relief the government had raised the Justifying the stir by about a protest rally in the city in the CPM Telangana secretary People who had gone to portation front, as the tem- was also a victim of Sudhir (DR) to pensioners — repre- DA/DR to 12 per cent from 9 48,000 employees of Telangana name of "Save RTC." Tammineni Veerabhadram, native places for Dasara festi- porary arrangements in place Ojha's habit of filing frivolous senting an increase of 5 per- per cent. The government said State Road Transport Finding fault with the KCR's Telangana Jana Samithi chief val are expected to start would be no match to the petitions against anyone and centage points over the exist- the combined impact on the Corporation, leaders of various firm stand against the agita- Kodandaram and retired High returning from Thursday. requirements. Therefore, everyone of eminence. ing rate of 12 per cent of the exchequer on account of both political parties and civil soci- tion, Telangana BJP MLC N Court Judge B Chandra Kumar Woes of commuting to work- transport department offi- basic pay/ pension — to com- DA and DR would be Rs ety organisations on Ramachander Rao said the were among the leaders who places are set to rise post-fes- cials are planning to keep pensate for price rise, an offi- 15,909.35 crore per annum Wednesday said Chief Minister government should not have participated in the Roundtable. tival. The impact of the RTC students at home, at least cial statement said. and Rs 10,606.20 crore in K Chandrasekhar Rao should profit motive but service-ori- With nearly 48,000 employ- strike on normal life of com- until they are confident of Cabinet nod The increase is in accor- financial year 2019-20 (for a focus on resolving issues raised ented. ees boycotting duties and state- mon people is expected to tackling the situation. dance with the accepted for- period of eight months from by the agitating staff. "Government is not for run buses staying off roads, worsen in the days ahead. Officials are worried also to MoUs in mula based on the recom- July 2019 to February 2020). The union leaders of TSRTC (doing) business. It is for pub- commuters specially Dasara Therefore, the government is about questions being raised mendations of the 7th Central This will benefit about 49.93 held a Roundtable with lead- lic service and public welfare. travellers faced problems, exploring the option of regarding safety, considering Pay Commission. lakh central government ers of various political parties This government should keep though the RTC said it has extending Dasara holidays to that the temporary drivers radio, TV "This is the highest ever 5 employees and 65.26 lakh and civil society groups at the that in mind and work," taken measures to ensure that schools, if only to avoid fur- engaged post-haste by officials NEW DELHI: The Union percentage points increase in pensioners. Hyderabad Press Club. Ramachander Rao said. passengers' needs have been ther inconvenience. By are already giving jitters to Cabinet here on Wednesday DA in one go by the central The additional financial The indefinite strike by Senior Telugu Desam Party fulfilled and they did not suf- extending the Dasara festival regular bus passengers. Some gave ex-post facto (with ret- government," Information and implication on account of this unions of RTC continued for leader Ravula Chandrasekhar fer with around 11,000 vehicles holidays, officials are aiming of those travelling these days rospective effect) approval for Broadcasting Minister Prakash increase in DA is estimated at the fifth day on Wednesday said privatisation of some of including buses being operat- to foreclose the compounding have raised serious concerns the memorandum of under- Javadekar said while briefing Rs 8,590.20 crore per year; and even as Chandrasekhar Rao the routes being operated by ed. The RTC said it was con- of commuting and travel woes over safety of hired buses in standings (MoUs) signed media on the decisions taken Rs 5,726.80 crore in the cur- termed the agitating staff as the RTC was a bad idea and stantly reviewing and moni- of sizeable sections of people. the hands of temporary staff. between Indian and foreign by the Cabinet, adding that it rent financial year (from July being "self-dismissed". earlier a Chief Minister of toring the situation. There are about 59 lakh broadcasters in radio and tele- would bring cheers to the 2019 to February 2020). The employees undertook erstwhile Andhra Pradesh had Continued on Page 4 school students in Telangana Continued on Page 2 vision. The MoUs will help the public broadcaster explore new visions and strategies to address the demands of new I am still young, Make police technologies and competition, Striking RTC staff plan Govt warns pvt bus media liberalisation and glob- will rest after force citizen- alisation. "Broadcasting of pro- grammes to be obtained packing off BJP- friendly: PM through mutual exchange, co- ‘Telangana Bandh' Sena: Pawar operators against PNS n NEW DELHI production will lead to equi- ty and inclusiveness among l PNS n MUMBAI Prime Minister Narendra viewers and listeners of DD Date to be determined today overcharging Modi on Wednesday asked and AIR. NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Indian Police Service proba- PNS n HYDERABAD the date for 'Telangana Bandh' for their selfish gains or who will turn 79 in PNS n HYDERABAD tioners to understand what would be determined on salaries, but to save TSRTC. December, said on the common man feels about Notwithstanding the uncom- Thursday. He urged all polit- We are not asking for any Wednesday that he is still Telangana Transport Minister P the police force and try to Karnataka promising stance adopted of ical parties, civil society organ- favour from KCR. We are just young, and will not rest until Ajay Kumar warned of strin- make it citizen-friendly and Chief Minister K isations, organizations cham- asking to disburse Rs 2400 he defeats the ruling BJP-Shiv gent action against private bus approachable. Speaker bans Chandrasekhar Rao with pioning social movements as crore due by government to Sena in Maharashtra. operators who overcharge pas- Interacting with 126 IPS regard to the five-day-old RTC well as intellectuals to support TSRTC, as it will help the cor- The veteran leader was sengers, an official release said probationers of 2018 batch, strike, the corporation's its bandh call. poration in a big way and save addressing a rally in Akola's on Wednesday. who called on him here, TV cameras employees' unions, as part of According to some JAC it from severe financial distress. Balapur ahead of October 21 Against the backdrop of the Modi also enthused the BANGLORE: Karnataka plans to intensify their stir, leaders, October 19th could be The government has even used state elections. A party leader, Telangana State Road Transport young officers to work tire- Assembly Speaker have decided to call for a finalized for the proposed the Provident Fund amount of speaking at the rally before Corporation employees' lessly with dedication for the Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri 'statewide bandh' and statewide bandh. Besides, JAC employees, which is a glaring Pawar, mentioned that the strike,the Transport depart- betterment of the country, a on Wednesday banned TV approach Governor Tamilisai has decided to approach mistake. We will explain to latter is crisscrossing the state ment took all necessary mea- statement from the Prime channels from video-graphing Soundararajan. Governor Tamilisai people about the gross injustice for campaigning "at this age". sures and buses, both state- Railway authorities have Minister's Office said. the proceedings of the house. Outlining their future Soundarrajan and urged all meted out to RTC employees Pawar said in his speech, owned and private, are plying also increased frequency "The prime minister asked "Yes, we have banned the course of action, TSRTC JAC employees to hold protests and corporation by govern- "Somebody said I am cam- without causing any inconve- of Metro and MMTS services. the officers to imbibe service use of cameras inside the leader Ashwathama Reddy before RTC depots. ment. paigning at this age. I am the nience to the people, the orientation and dedication in house. The Karnataka said here on Wednesday that "RTC staff are not protesting Continued on Page 4 president of your party. Minister said. "A total of 3,116 With the help from all their day-to-day work. He Assembly records all its pro- RTC buses, 1,933 private buses departments concerned, stressed on the importance ceedings and journalists can along with other vehicles have measures were taken so that for the police force to be con- take visuals from the been put to use. Based on the there was no impact of the strike nected with ordinary citi- Assembly. Camera persons Sumalatha visits BJP office, fuels speculation about joining rush these two days, more — P AJAY KUMAR, Transport Minister zens," the statement quoted will not be allowed inside the vehicles will be put into action. Modi as saying. assembly and Vidhana PNS n BENGALURU trict for their support in her- you (media)..you will be the first the election (by-polls)- I don't "Railway authorities have He said each officer should Parishad from now on," election. The BJP had to know," Sumalatha told have answers. also increased frequency of Secretary-TransportSunil understand perspective of Speaker Vishweshwar Hedge The visit by independent MP supported Sumalatha reporters at Mandya Earlier I had visited BJP head Metro and MMTS services. Sharma held a video conference the citizens about the police Kageri told TNM. Sumalatha Ambareesh to the in Mandya during after visiting the BJP office in Bengaluru, even then With the help from all depart- with all district RTC officials, force and work towards mak- Speaker Vishweshwar said BJP office in her constituency- the Lok Sabha office. She said she similar questions were ments concerned, measures Executive Directors, regional ing it citizen-friendly and that journalists will be allowed Mandya--to attend a meeting on polls by not field- will seek BJP's coop- raised..I'm not like other politi- were taken so that there was no managers and divisional man- approachable. to sit in the press gallery, Wednesday sparked specula- ing any candidate. eration and support cians, please don't see melike impact of the strike," he said. agers, on the RTC workers During the interactive ses- however, private TV channels tion about her joining the Amit "I will not join for the development that," she added. Speculation has "Even if one rupee more is col- strike, measures taken by the sion, Modi said that the role will not be allowed to bring in Shah-led party. the party without of her constituency. been rife about Sumalatha, the lected from the actual ticket Transport department, arrang- of police should be focussed their cameras and record pro- However, the actress turned informing theme- "Other than that as widow of Congress leader and price, stringent action will be ments made for those who on crime prevention and ceedings using their cameras politicianclarified that she had dia, because what is of now to questions popular actor turned politician taken against the person," he went for the festivals and who highlighted the importance of or even phones. visited the office to thank party there in hiding such mat- about joining this party or M H Ambareesh, joining the added. are coming back. technology in creating a leaders and workers in the dis- ters.Can I keep it secret from that party, supporting parties in BJP for some time now. Ajay Kumar and Principal Continued on Page 2 modern police force. TODAY HUZURNAGAR BY-POLL ALMANAC Telugu states don't want Centre to Month & Paksham: Ashwini & Shukla Paksha Employees of 10 cement Tithi : Dwadashi: 07:51 pm Nakshatram: Shatabhisha: 02:14 am poke nose in AP Bhavan division (Next Day) Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start PNS n HYDERABAD l Telangana maintains companies hold the key any important work) The two Telugu states have come division of Singareni and K VENKATESHWARLU Rahukalam: 01:30 pm – 02:58 pm to a conclusion that it is better if APMEL unconstitutional n HYDERABAD Yamagandam: 06:11 am – 07:39 am There are about 40,000 workers, engaged directly the Centre does not poke its nose l Varjyam: 07:19 am – 09:07 am in the division of Delhi-based AP TS asks AP to create High-voltage campaigning is or indirectly by cement factories, located in the Gulika: 09:07 am - 10:35 am Bhavan, though it has been a supernumerary posts to on in Huzurnagar, where by- constituency. No doubt, these voters would play a Good Time: (to start any contentious issue. Chief accommodate electricity elections will be held on key role in deciding the winner in the bypoll important work) Ministers of Telangana and utilities' employees October 21. Both TRS and Amritakalam: 06:08 pm – 07:56 pm Andhra Pradesh can better han- Congress parties are using all Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:39 am – 12:26 pm dle it through mutual discus- The Telangana government their techniques of election- sions; it was pointed out at a asked the Andhra Pradesh gov- eering to show their strength There are about 40,000 as they need to go for their HYDERABAD high-level meeting on Telangana and Andhra Pradesh chief secretaries shaking hands before the meeting ernment to create supernumer- in the seat. The TRS is mak- workers, engaged directly or work every day. The con- Wednesday. on bifurcation issues in New Delhi on Wednesday ary posts for accommodating ing all-out efforts to wrest the indirectly by cement facto- stituency has a total of 220,108 WEATHER However, it was decided at the electricity utilities' employees constituency from the ries, located in the con- voters. Workers of these Forecast: Thunderstorm meeting, that 14 institutions sion of assets in Delhi as per the other central officials. The offi- belonging to Andhra Pradesh Congress party. The pink stituency. No doubt, these vot- cement factories account for Temp: 29/22 should be divided with the inter- Andhra Pradesh Re-organisation cials discussed inter alia the state working in Telangana State. party is leaving no stone ers would play a key role in about 15 percent to 20 percent Humidity: 85% vention of the Centre, after prop- Act-2014. The Chief secretaries division and other issues con- The Telangana officials argued unturned for campaigning. deciding the winner in the of the voters. These workers, if Sunrise: 06.07 er institution-wise analysis. of the two Telugu states attend- cerning institutions mentioned in that the headquarters belonged The party is concentrating bypoll. In general, those who they act en masse, can easily Sunset: 05.58 On Wednesday officials of the ed the meeting in which Union Schedule 9 and 10, focusing on to Telangana, based on law relat- on major vote shares of sec- work in cement factories are decide the winner. Current Weather Conditions two Telugu states held discus- Home Secretary Ajay Kumar 9 items for the day's agenda. They ing to tax arrears. tions it has cultivated by silent voters. They do not par- Updated October 9, 2019 5:00 PM sions on issues concerning divi- Bhalla took part, along with discussed promotions of DSPs. Continued on Page 4 deploying party leaders. ticipate in election campaigns Continued on Page 2 HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019 hyderabad 02

he Citizenship THE CITIZENSHIP (AMENDMENT) BILL 2019 that Sec.3 (i) (b) of The (Amendment) Bill 2019 Foreigners Act, 1956 offends Tapparently seeks to zero Article 14 of the Constitution of in on ‘illegal migrants’ and dis- India had held that the classifi- tinguish them from ‘foreigners’ ZEROING IN ON ILLEGAL MIGRANTS cation of foreigners into differ- who are welcome to stay in ent groups does not offend India for the permitted period. Article 14 since there is no indi- The Citizenship Christians from Afghanistan, The word “foreigner” defined under Sec. 2 Parsies and Christians from to a person who is a ‘citizen’ vidual discrimination and there (Amendment Bill), 2019 con- Bangladesh and Pakistan, who Afghanistan, Bangladesh and within the meaning of The is a reasonable classification. templates amendment to Sec. 2, have been exempted by the (a) of Foreigners Act, 1946 means a Pakistan may make an applica- Citizenship Act, 1955. Even under the Amendment bill Sec. 7D & III Schedule of The Central Government by or person who is not a citizen of India. tion claiming naturalisation The Supreme Court, in “Mr the words 'minority communi- Citizenship Act, 1955. Sec.2 (i) under clause (c) of sub-section under Sec. 6 of the Act, exclud- Louis De Raedt & Ors Vs Union ties' in the referred countries (b) of The Citizenship Act, 1955 (2) of Section 3 of the Passport Therefore, when the definition of ‘illegal ing the majority of India And Ors" reported in itself shows that they form into defines an ‘illegal migrant’. It (Entry into India) Act, 1920 or migrant’ contained in Sec. 2(b) of The community/Muslims in the 1991 AIR 1886 has specifically a separate group and therefore states ‘illegal migrant’ means a from the application of the pro- Citizenship Act, 1955 and Sec. 2(a) of The said countries. held that the fundamental right it may be said that there is a rea- foreigner who entered into visions of the Foreigners Act, Whether conferring such a of the “foreigner” is confined sonable classification. India without a valid passport 1946 or any order made there- Foreigners Act, 1946 are read together, a benefit on particular commu- only to Article 21 of the In the light of the law laid or other travel documents and under, shall not be treated as foreigner if he continues to stay within nities in exclusion of other Constitution of India for life and down by the Supreme Court such other documents or illegal migrants for the purpos- community would be in viola- liberty. The Constitution bench that, except for Article 21 of the authority as may be prescribed es of that Act. territory of India he shall be an illegal tion of Article 14 & 15 of the in Hans Muller of Nurenburg Vs Constitution of India, a foreign- by or under any law in that Provided further that on migrant Constitution of India is the Superintendent, Presidency Jail, er cannot claim any other right behalf or with a valid passport and from the date of com- CHITTARVU RAGHU question that may arise for Calcutta & others reported in under the Constitution viz. or other travel documents and mencement of the Citizenship adjudication. A reading of 1955 (1) SCR 1284 had held that Article 14 of the Constitution of such other document or (Amendment) Act, 2019, any tion of the Foreigners Act, Foreigners Act, 1946 means a Article 14 of the Constitution the power of the Government in India, even if the Amendment authority as may be prescribed proceeding pending against 1946 or any order made there person who is not a citizen of son. Sec. 6 of The Citizenship of India shows that the State India to expel foreigners is legislation is challenged on the by or under any law in that any person referred to in the under. In so far as the second India. Therefore, when the def- Act, 1955, specifically contem- shall not deny equality before absolute and unlimited and grounds of violation of Article behalf but remains therein first proviso shall be abated and part is concerned by virtue of inition of ‘illegal migrant’ con- plates that any person not law or equal protection of laws there is no provision in 14 of Constitution of India, it beyond the permitted period of such person shall be eligible to operation of the same, all pro- tained in Sec. 2(b) of The being an ‘illegal migrant’ can within the “territory” of India. Constitution lettering this dis- may not sustain unless the time. A proviso has been insert- apply for naturalisation under ceedings pending as against the Citizenship Act, 1955 and Sec. make application for naturali- Further, Article 15 of cretion. It was pointed out that Supreme Court has a relook ed in Sec. 2 sub Sec. 1, after section 6. The provison consists persons belonging to the com- 2(a) of The Foreigners Act, sation. Sec. 4 of the amendment Constitution of India refers to the legal position on this aspect into the scope of Article 14 of clause (b), by the Citizenship of two parts. The first part is rel- munities referred therein shall 1946 are read together, a for- bill inserts the names of the prohibition of discrimination of is not uniform in all the coun- the Constitution of India vis.vis (Amendment Bill), 2019. The evant only in cases where the be abated and such person eigner if he continues to stay communities mentioned there- ‘any citizen’ on the grounds of tries but so far the law which the illegal migrants. proviso reads as follows: Central government has grant- shall be eligible to apply for nat- within territory of India he shall in in the III Schedule. religion, race, caste, sex, place operates in India is concerned, “Provided that persons ed exemption under Clause C uralisation under Sec.6 of the be an illegal migrant. The III Therefore, it shows that any of birth or any of them. Article the executive government has (The author is an advocate of belonging to minority commu- of Sub Section 2 of Section 3 of Act. Schedule of The Citizenship person belonging to the said 15 specifically uses the word unrestricted right to expel a for- Telangana & Andhra Pradesh nities, namely, Hindus, Sikhs, the Passport (Entry into India) The word “foreigner” Act, 1955 stipulates qualifica- minority communities viz. ‘any citizen’, which means that eigner. The Supreme Court High Court. He can be reached Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Act, 1920 or from the applica- defined under Sec. 2 (a) of tion for naturalisation of a per- Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, the said right is available only while examining the contention at [email protected]) VR display for Cong created hurdles in Begum Hayat Telangana’s Green Baksh history Challenge goes global development: Jagadish PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD The Indian Institute of The Green Challenge initiative Technology-Hyderabad has by Rajya Sabha MP J Santosh n URGES PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR THE TRS CANDIDATE IN BY-POLLS created a Virtual Reality Kumar has gone global with Experience for an oral histor- TRS NRI wing taking up the PNS n SURYAPET When development ical narrative of Begum Hayat challenge to encourage people works were on full Bakshi, a release from the across the world plant saplings Victory of TRS candidate swing in all other premier institute said . for a greener Earth. TRS NRI Shanampudi Saidi Reddy in the Virtual Reality (VR) is one wing coordinator Mahesh by-poll would lead to compre- Assembly constituencies, the of the latest technologies in Bigala accepted the challenge hensive development of the development of Huzurnagar film-making. from the Rajya Sabha member constituency, said Power was paralyzed due to Uttam An advantage of VR is its and planted three saplings in Minister G Jagadish Reddy Kumar Reddy's inaction 360-degree immersive expe- the US. here on Wednesday. He urged G JAGADISH REDDY rience and using it in immer- Lauding the initiative by the people to vote for TRS in Power MInister sion, IIT Hyderabad has Santosh Kumar towards the by-election. developed a virtual explorato- achieving a green Telangana Participating in the election ry landscape which lets the State under Haritha Haram campaign at Hemla thanda in Rejecting comments made user experience the historical programme, Mahesh Bigala the constituency, Jagdish by Uttam Kumar Reddy monuments of Qutb Shahi pointed out people from all Reddy said Huzurnagar did against him, Saidi Reddy said like never before, it said. walks of life were voluntarily not see any development dur- that there was no truth in the This 360-degree VR ani- participating in the Green ing the tenure of TPCC presi- Congress leader's allegations mation film trailer has been Challenge programme and dent N Uttam Kumar Reddy as Minister G Jagadish Reddy at a election campaign in Huzurnagar on Thursday and that Uttam Kumar Reddy done on Begum Hayat spreading the message of its MLA. He alleged that was indulging in false propa- Bakshi, considered to be one planting saplings for a better Congress turned into an anti- Kumar Reddy's attitude, he of the people in the elections ganda fearing defeat of his of the most influential future in the State. TRS NRI development force by trying to said. The Minister alleged that earlier by misguiding the peo- party. He would show what was women rulers of Medieval wing leaders G Srinivas, N create hurdles to development Uttam Kumar Reddy never ple. Reminding that TRS can- real development of the con- Deccan. She has contributed Devender, M Srinivas and G projects and welfare schemes tried to solve the issues facing didate was a young politician, stituency, if victory was pre- to three generations of the Venkat, also participated in TRS NRI wing coordinator Mahesh Bigala and others plant a sapling in the US taken up by the TRS govern- constituency by bringing them who has desire to service the sented to him in the by-elec- Qutb Shahi dynasty. The plantation. ment. to the notice of the state gov- people and work for develop- tions, he added. story of Hayat Bakshi Begum He emphasised the need Kurmachalam (UK), Kasarla Gurrala (South Africa) to take When development works ernment. ment of the constituency, he Rajya Sabha member is of women empowerment. for spreading such good efforts Nagender Reddy (Australia), up the challenge. He urged were on full swing in all other He said Uttam Kumar asked the people to present a Badugula Lingaiah Yadav, TRS A trailer titled, 'Ma Saheba across the world and nominat- Vijay Kosana (New Zealand), family members and friends of Assembly constituencies, the Reddy was not sincere on the victory to Saidi Reddy in the MLAs Badugula Lingaiah - The queen of Hyderabad', ed TRS NRI wing leaders from Shyam Babu Akula Telangana NRIs to take inspi- development of Huzurnagar serving the people as elected by-elections with huge major- Yadav and Gadari Kishore echnology of film, the release seven countries including (Denmark), Radarapu Satish ration and plant more saplings was paralyzed due to Uttam representative and got the votes ity of votes. were also present. said. Mahesh Tanneeru (US), Anil (Bahrain) and Nagaraju in the State. Dasara holidays for schools... Govt warns pvt Employees Continued from Page 1 decide on extending the hol- bus operators... TS, AP, Himachal Guvs to attend Alai Balai of cement idays for schools." That apart, by shutting schools It has been five days since Continued from Page 1 PNS n HYDERABAD Telangana governor for some more time, TSRTC RTC staff went on strike. Tamilisai Soundararajan, firms hold... can continue using for some Officials claimed to have All bus services will be run Governors of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh governor Continued from Page 1 more days all the school buses made alternative arrange- normally from Friday, the Andhra Pradesh and Bishwabhushan Harichandan that have been engaged to ments, which leave much to minister said. Various Himachal Pradesh will be and Himachal Pradesh gover- The constituency has big transport people. be desired. employees and workers unions participating in an apolitical nor Bandaru Dattatreya along cement companies like Maha When The Pioneer con- It is highly unlikely that of TSRTC began an indefinite annual event here, organised with union ministers, state Cement, Kirthi Cement, tacted B Janardhan Reddy, transport department offi- strike from October 5 follow- in connection with Dasara ministers and prominent Priya Cement, Anjani Secretary of Telangana cials can come up, in the ing a call by the JAC, demand- festivities on Thursday. leaders from various political Cement, Juwari Cement, Education Department, next four days, with an alter- ing merger of the RTC with The 'Alai Balai' event parties will participate. Kakatiya Cement, Sagar about extending Dasara hol- native plan that uses tempo- the government, recruitment includes felicitation of promi- The event is being organ- Cement, Nagarjuna Cement, idays for schools, he said, rary staff and hired to various posts, among oth- nent personalities from differ- ised by Himachal Pradesh Deccan Cement, Gray Gold "Already we have holidays till vehicles to effectively ers. Taking a tough stand on ent spheres of life (awardees Governor Bandaru Cement companies, besides Sunday, October 13. There replace an elaborate system the RTC unions strike, Chief and players) besides cultural Dattatreya's daughter Vijaya five small cement compa- are four more days to go and that was run normally Minister K Chandrasekhar programmes by noted artistes Laxmi, the release said. nies. Bima Cement, Vishwam we are observing the situa- using the services of 50,000 Rao had also made it very from Telangana followed by Dattatreya has been organis- Cement, Kamakshi Cement tion. If the impact of the RTC RTC employees, catering clear that under no circum- lunch with exclusive Telangana ing the Alai Balai for many and PR Cement companies strike does not subside by to one crore passengers stances the RTC will be delicacies, a release said. years now. were closed due to various even Sunday, then we will daily. merged into the government. reasons in the constituency. According to sources, TRS HYDERABAD as well as Congress leaders have good relations with the BULLION RATES managements of the cement GOLD Hyd Design Week begins with exhibition on sherwani companies in the constituen- cy. Till the 2018 elections, ` 38, 382 (10 gm) PNS n HYDERABAD International Convention these cement companies' ` 131 HDW will coincide with the 31st Centre (HICC) presenting managements did not inter- SILVER With an exhibition on ethnic edition of the prestigious World Design designs by leading students fere in the elections process. wear sherwani to a workshop and design professionals from However, according to ` 46, 100 (1kg) on kite making and flying and Assembly (WDA), scheduled to be held across the country, as well as sources, this time things may ` 775 another event called tie and here on October 11-12. This is the citywide tours showcasing the be different, as the manage- dye, the Hyderabad Design first time that Hyderabad will be best of the region's heritage ments of cement companies Week (HDW) began here on crafts will be some of the high- are being influenced by the CHICKEN Wednesday. hosting the WDA lights of HDW. The other high- ruling party, considering that RATES `/KG The five-day event, organ- lights include a large-scale upcy- the bypoll has become a pres- ised by the Government of cled plastic installation curated tige issue for TRS' top brass. Dressed/With Skin `142 Telangana, in partnership with Reality of Qutub Shahi Tombs British Deputy High by the nationally acclaimed street Leaders of the ruling party Without Skin `162 India Design Forum (IDF), is and Virtual Reality 360 degree Commissioner Andrew art foundation St+art India, are understood to have Broiler at Farm `98 aimed at demonstrating the experience at Rajiv Gandhi Fleming inaugurated an exhi- which addresses the environ- approached the manage- power of design to improve International Airport, flock bition on sherwani organized mental impact of consumerism; ments of cement factories to lives. HDW will coincide with crowdsourced installation at at the famous Salar Jung a series of urban interventions ensure that their employees the 31st edition of the presti- Ikea, WeaveX by Design Aware Museum in collaboration with demonstrating how vernacular cast votes in favour of the rul- EGG gious World Design Assembly Organisation (WDO), HDW ed an Art of Weaving and at Khairatabad and Indira the National Institute of construction methods can be ing party's candidate this RATES `/100 (WDA), scheduled to be held will showcase Indian design on Fibre workshop, Autodesk Gandhi statue near Hitex, Fashion Technology (NIFT), employed to create sustainable time. According to sources, here on October 11-12. This is a global platform. Design night, Rube Kavaad and charpai weaving at Hyderabad. The exhibition architecture, presented by the the managements offered to HYDERABAD 410 the first occasion that Awareness raising initiatives, Goldenberg machine work- Lamakaan, tessellation in weav- will continue till October 13. studio Designware (India); and do their best. A local leader, VIJAYAWADA 422 Hyderabad will be hosting the change-making projects, and shop, design for cultural con- ing at Phoenix Arena and WDA Education Forum, a Sustainable Fashion Show requesting anonymity, said VISAKHAPATNAM 420 WDA. memorable events are planned text, design for impact, public Indian Photography Festival at IDF Awards on October 10, curated by UNESCO member that the cement factories' With over 150 internation- during the five-day HDW. participation in urban design, the State of Art Gallery, Jubliee HDW Design Conference on Bibi Russell (Bangladesh) that managements had always RETAIL PRICE `4.10 al participants, including mem- Other programmes held on and U-turn artists workshop. Hills were the other highlights October 11-12, and curated will take place at Chowmahalla been in favor of the ruling (IN HYDERABAD) bers of the World Design the first day of HDW includ- Pochampally ikat, Virtual on the first day. design expo at the Hyderabad Palace. party, whatever it may be.

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RIME Suicide victim’s body cremated CORNER Murder accused Maruthi Man arrested for running over in US without consent: Family stray dog Rao seen with politicos Vanitha’s kin say this was done after her husband produced 24-year-old man was Aarrested for allegedly a suspicious ‘suicide note' which contained such a request running over a stray dog and OUT ON BAIL, RAO'S PRESENCE AT EVENT WITH TOP POLITICIANS, SETS OFF ALARM DAVE BENNETT SILVERY killing it on road number 2, n HYDERABAD Vanitha's Banjara Hills. The Jubilee Hills PNS n HYDERABAD tal in Miryalaguda when police took Md Abdul Nayeem Pranay was attacked with a In the latest twist in the suicide cremation took into custody. His car The presence of Maruthi Rao, machete and killed on the spot. of Hyderabad-born woman place in the US on accidentally ran over the dog prime accused in the caste The incident was caught on Vanitha in the US a few days Tuesday night, while driving from KBR Park killing of 24-year-old Pranay, a CCTV camera, and the caste ago, sources close to the towards Jubilee Hills Dalit man in Telangana, shar- killing created wide outrage in deceased’s family have said her leaving the family checkpost, police said. The ing the stage with Miryalaguda the state. husband has produced a ‘suicide disappointed. animal died on the spot. A MLA N Bhaskar Rao and Amrutha delivered a baby note’ which is very suspicious. They had asked volunteer from Compassionate Telangana Legislative Council boy in January this year, and Speaking to The Pioneer, a Society for Animals witnessed chairman Gutta Sukhender Maruthi Rao was granted con- family member said that for help in getting the accident and chased Reddy has triggered an alarm ditional bail in April. Shivakumar had brought out a her body back to Nayeem car and handed him among the public, apart from In June, the Nalgonda police suicide letter after the investi- to the city for a Deceased Vanitha over to the police. The police Pranay's family. filed a 1,600-page chargesheet gation, which was allegedly registered a criminal case Pranay was hacked to death detailing the sequence of events written by Vanitha. It stated that proper cremation with a plastic bag wrapped against Nayeem under IPC in September last year by that led to the planned murder she had requested that her body around her head. section 429, section 11(1)(A)(L) Maruthi Rao, allegedly for of Pranay. Shortly after be cremated in the US itself and The LB Nagar police said and under the prevention of marrying his daughter it hurts all of us. He is attempt- planned murder of Pranay, the Pranay's murder, a group not be brought back to India. year-old boy. that the US police investigat- cruelty animal Act. Amrutha, apparently from an ing to influence everyone and trial is yet to start. under the banner of 'Thalli Despite her family in Sources close to the family ing the case had given upper caste. The police said stall the case, as it is a life and "We are hoping that the trial Thandrula Parirakshana Hyderabad asking for help in said that Shivakumar used to Shivakumar a clean chit after Son gives statement in that Rao, who got conditional death situation for him. of the case starts soon. We still Vedika' (Parents' Protection getting her body back to torture Vanitha and harras her a probe. "Following a com- bail earlier this year, had plot- Yesterday, he participated in a have faith in the law and we are Forum), comprising members Hyderabad for a proper cre- mentally over issues as trivial plaint from the girl's family, Kodela suicide case ted the murder and executed it big meeting and made a short proceeding according to the of the Arya Vyshya Sangham, mation, her cremation took as talking to her cousins. we registered a case and are HYDERABAD: The Banjara Hills through a contract killing. speech. If it goes on like this, legal system. All we can do now the same caste as that Maruthi place on Tuesday night in the Vanitha had returned to India investigating," said V Ashok police on Wednesday recorded Balaswamy, Pranay's father, tomorrow he may even start is wait. I would like to assure Rao belonged to, put their US, leaving the family disap- unable to bear her husband's Reddy, LB Nagar inspector. the statement of Kodela said that they were hurt seeing building up support among the the people that there is no rela- weight behind the accused pointed. torture, but after 'intervention' Police registered a case under Sivarama Krishna, son of the visuals of the event, and public for himself, after com- tion between the event and the and even took out a rally for The woman identified as from her family and in-laws, sections 498 (Husband or rel- former Andhra Pradesh alleged that Maruthi Rao was mitting such a heinous crime," case. This does not change any- him in Miryalaguda and met Vanitha is a native of Nagole. she went back to the US in ative of husband of a woman Assembly speaker, late Kodela trying to influence the case. "It Balaswamy said. thing," said Rao. him in jail. She was married to R June. subjecting her to cruelty) and Sivaprasada Rao, in Guntur was clearly established by the While the Nalgonda police On September 14, Pranay Several social media posts Shivakumar 15 years ago and She was found dead in her 306 (Abetment of suicide) of district. A team of Banjara Hills police itself that he had com- filed a 1,600-page chargesheet and his wife Amrutha, who was too hailed him as a hero, with lived with her husband in the home in North Carolina after the IPC against Shivakumar. police station went to mitted the murder. When we in June detailing the sequence pregnant at the time, were many users changing their dis- US. The couple had two kids, supposedly overdosing on However, police didn't serve Mangalagiri and recorded see him roaming around freely, of events that led to the coming out of a private hospi- play picture to Maruthi Rao's. a 13-year-old girl and a 10- tablets and suffocating herself any notice on him. Krishna's statement in connection with the alleged suicide of his father at his residence in Banjara Hills on 162 gold medals ACP suspended September 16. In her complaint, Rao's daughter P presented at Man stabs brother Int'l walk against slavery over corruption, Vijayalaxmi had stated that her father ended his life by hanging UoH convocation bad conduct from the ceiling fan in his PNS n HYDERABAD to death after tiff to be held in Hyderabad bedroom at his residence in PNS n HYDERABAD Banjara Hills. No suicide note As many as 162 gold medals Deceased was was found at the spot. On were presented to meritorious A man stabbed to death his EVENT WILL BE HELD AT 450 LOCATIONS ACROSS Wednesday, Krishna produced drunk, fought students during the 21st con- own brother following an 50 COUNTRIES SIMULTANEOUSLY ON OCT 19 himself before a court in vocation ceremony of the argument over family issues with mother, Mangalagiri in connection with University of Hyderabad at Gopalapuram on Tuesday NAVEEN KUMAR a case that was registered by (UoH) held at the Global Peace night. The deceased has which infuriated n HYDERABAD Thullur police against him and Auditorium here on Tuesday. been identified as 31-year- the accused his father over the alleged Department of Science and old Santosh Kumar, a labour- The Walk for Freedom, world's misuse of computers, furniture and other items belonging to Technology secretary Prof. er and resident of largest event to raise awareness PNS n HYDERABAD the state Assembly. Rao was Ashutosh Sharma delivered Regimental Bazaar. a fit of rage. against human trafficking, to accused of illegally using some the convocation address. The According to the police, Santosh sustained griev- be held simultaneously at 450 furniture belonging to the meet was opened by the incident happened after ous wounds and was rushed locations across 50 countries, Assistant Commissioner of Assembly at his residence in Chancellor of varsity Justice L Santosh Kumar picked up an to Gandhi Hospital where he will be held in Hyderabad in Police of Vanasthalipuram Sattenapalli and son Krishna's Narasimha Reddy. A total of argument with his mother in died during treatment. October with volunteers team- was transferred to DGP office motorcycle showroom in the 1,565 graduates were awarded an inebriated condition. Based on a complaint ing from different walks along on Wednesday on the allega- town in Guntur district. degrees during the ceremony. His brother, Sai Kumar, from Santosh's wife, with TS police women's wing. tions of corruption and bad Starting this year, the varsity who got irritated by the con- Gopalapuram police regis- The Walk for Freedom -- work conduct. will provide digital certificates frontation, picked up a knife tered a case against Sai organised by The Movement Speaking to this newspa- Temple thieves from National Academic and stabbed Santosh on his Kumar and took him in cus- India, a volunteer mobilisation per, DCP of LB Nagar, arrested Depository (NAD). neck, chest and abdomen in tody. platform based in Mumbai -- Sunpreet Singh, said the alle- comes to India on October 19 File photo of Walk for Freedom held last year gations are backed up with he LB Nagar police nabbed a for the third year in a row. facts and action will be action Tgang of thieves from East This, however, is the first Saturday morning, October participants across India in the against C Gandhi Narayana, Godavari district that targeted time that Hyderabad is partic- 19, in the city as well as nine last month and a half. the officer who is suspended. temples, and recovered cash Obstruction case against ipating in the global event. other cities across India to raise "There are millions of slaves Traffic ACP for Bhongir, and jewellery from their Over 2,500 participants have awareness about human traf- in the world, but there are bil- Shankaraiah, will be taking possession on Wednesday. The signed up for the even from 10 ficking. It will start from and lions of us who can bring charge as ACP arrested persons have been Indian cities of Hyderabad, return to YMCA change. Not all of us can do Vanasthalipuram. identified as 23-year-old Perala husband of AP ex-minister Narsimha, 19-year-old Pediyala Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata, Secunderabad via SD Road everything, but each of us can "There are corruption PNS n HYDERABAD Saraiah, both labourers; 22- on Tuesday in a car bearing the Shillong, Chennai, Kochi, and Sangeet Lane. choose to do something," said charges and problems with year-old Madakam Ramesh, 21- number AP 21 CK 0222. When Bengaluru and Panjim. "We will be glad to have our Christine Caine, founder of his work too. He is being year-old Gundi Jagadish, both Cyberabad police booked former the police signalled him to stop, The event will see a silent women police staff on board A21. attached to the DGP office auto drivers. The gang was AP minister Bhuma Akhila he pretended to slow the vehicle walk by participants who have and speak and address the According to a report by and appropriate action will be involved in 11 temple theft Priya's husband Bhargav down and then sped away. pledged to help end human attendees about the fight International Labour taken against him," Singh cases under limits of Ramudu for allegedly obstruct- "On October 7, we had trafficking in their lifetime, and against human trafficking and Organisation, 40.3 million said. Rachakonda commissionerate, ing public servants' duty. Police received a complaint from walk in a single file at a pub- how an alert citizen can help were caught for indulging in The news came two days Khammam and Badrachalam. said Ramudu managed to escape Allagadda Sub-Inspector stating lic place holding placards the police in preventing such various forms of modern-day after five policemen, includ- Narsimha, Saraiah and Ramesh arrest and a case has been reg- Bhargav Ramudu that they came to Nanakramguda about the reality of human traf- crimes," said B Sumathi, SP slavery globally in 2016. Of ing two sub inspectors, were live in LB Nagar. They stole istered against him under area under Gachibowli police sta- ficking that raises awareness CID women cell of Telangana. these, right now there are 8 attached to City Armed money and valuables from Section 353 of the IPC. Gachibowli to take him in cus- tion limits to arrest Ramudu. among the public. Globally, the In the lead up to the Walk, million people trafficked in Reserve (CAR) on adminis- temple hundis at night. Police Two cases were registered tody after they came to know However, he managed to escape Walk is organised by A21, an The Movement India has con- India for sex, labour, organs, trative grounds by the registered a case and started against Bhargav earlier in that he was in the city. from the spot after he noticed the international NGO working to ducted over 40 awareness forced marriages and domes- Hyderabad Police investigations. Allagadda police station. According to sources, Bhargav police personnel," said Cyberabad fight modern-day slavery. workshops about human traf- tic servitude, said Global Commissioner for showing Allagadda police team came to was seen by the Allagadda Police police in a statement. The walk will take place on ficking, reaching over 4,000 Slavery Index. negligence in duty. Schools running from flats, cramped room is a class! HC restrains SHO LEAVE ASIDE PLAYGROUNDS, SEVERAL SCHOOLS IN THE CITY LACK ADEQUATE SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO EVEN SIT from bothering PNS n HYDERABAD However, a majority of schools do not seem to have a Educational institutions problem with this, as was being run from flats in hous- shown when the Telangana Parents compromise by-poll candidate ing complexes are a health Recognised School hazard for students who are Management Association PNS n HYDERABAD being a Dalit had no right to packed in "classrooms" that (TRSMA) called for a bandh of contest elections or become lack proper ventilation. Gone all private schools in the state for proximity to home A vacation bench of a member of the Legislative are the days when students last year. The private school Telangana High Court on Assembly. used to play on school play- managements asked the state to PNS n HYDERABAD and asked to check the issue, Wednesday directed the SP Mallanna told the HC that grounds and participate in stop demanding fire, traffic and they were oblivious of the of Suryapet and SHO of he had sent representations other co-curricular activities as other NOCs (no objection cer- Parents send their children to whole thing," said HSPA joint Mellacheruvu police station to the state Governor, the a majority of the schools these tificates). The schools had stat- schools with scant facilities secretary Venkat Sainath. not to interfere with the Election Commission of days lack such amenities. ed that it was impossible for mainly because they are clos- Jaya Lakshmi, a head clerk election campaign of India, the DGP of Telangana, The child is expected to them to follow these rules. er to residence in the same in the Army and a parent of Teenmar Mallanna, who is the District Magistrate and explore and learn from the "Basically, on one side peo- locality, which reduces the two, said, "Nowadays, the contesting from Huzurnagar Suryapet district SP about environment in a school, apart for children. "Providing prop- it would be impossible for the ple are protesting how per- travel time for the child. focus for any parent is on Assembly constituency as the abuse hurled by the from the academics. But a er air and ventilation for the management to evacuate the missions are given, and on the In such cases, parents are education rather than extra- an Independent candidate. police officers and sought majority of schools focus only children should be the prime 'building' full of children. "The other it's about the functioning helpless for lack of good alter- curricular activities. I as a The SHO had allegedly used immediate action against on the academic aspect and focus of educational institu- students can't be evacuated in of the institutions which are natives. The schools do not working mother, seldom get foul language against him for indulging in multi- ignore the other equally impor- tions. Numerous schools such time in situations of a fire or given permission. Both are have proper maintenance or time to teach the kids or look Mallanna and his wife while ple violations. tant factors for a child's learn- as Ravindra Bharathi Schools, other emergencies. The author- interconnected. While giving sanitation, which compro- after their academic activities they were campaigning. Mallanna's counsel Umesh ing stage in life. Venkata Gowtham schools and Loyola ities should take measures in permission, the government mises students' health. "As per when they come back from The vacation bench judge Chandra urged the HC to Sainath, joint secretary of Model School in this regard. The government does not conduct proper rules, the schools should rent school. I would opt for a Justice A Abhishek Reddy direct the ECI to initiate Hyderabad School Parents' Vanasthalipuram have a single should not recognise such inspection on the infrastruc- out a playground for children school without playgrounds passed the orders while deal- appropriate action against Associations, said: "Our city is entrance, which opens out on institutions until they show ture. There are certain norms to play. This is not happening and other such amenities ing with a petition filed by the Mellacharuvu SHO and a metro, but some schools the main road," he said. proper documentation of the and rules to be followed with and the government is not at mainly because there would Teenmar Mallanna, a native order exemplary compensa- don't even have proper sanita- Classrooms are so small in school's infrastructure and stu- the permitting authorities, all showing concern. When be more time for education of Turkapally mandal of tion to his client for bearing tion facilities. They are packing these schools that the students dent allocated per class, keep- which is flawed. There are the incident occurred where and someone will be available Yadadri Bhongir district, the brunt of illegal, arbitrary, children inside the rooms and are sit cramped. Speaking on ing in mind the dimensions of designated men to conduct a pre-primary girl student's to keep a tab on the child's that stated that the SHO of and unruly behavior by a some of the play schools for the infrastructure, Rao said, it," said Achyuta Rao. inspection in food and other head was crushed by an ele- academic progress. The fees Mellacheruvu police station public servant. small kids are functioning in "The authorities mention the EVDM director Viswajit categories, but hardly anyone vator, until we informed them too are low." Shiva Ram Reddy and sub- In its order, the court said dungeon-like rooms. If you numbers of students a class can Kampati said the phase which does it in case of educational inspector Venkat Reddy had that the right to contest is a take a look at Chaitanya school have, but often don't specify the involves checking schools for institutions," said the manage- used foul language against statutory right, which of Tarnaka, you will notice the dimensions of the rooms. fire safety measures is estimat- ment committee member of Aravinda Jata, said that of schools follow it. Parents him and abused him and his includes right to campaign. pathetic condition they are Children are stuffed in these ed to begin in November this Hyderabad Public School in "when these schools apply for are concerned about the wife on caste lines. He The petitioner had filed his running it." rooms, which are not assessed year. This implies that schools Begumpet. permission, there are asked to child's safety and trans- alleged that the SHO and the nomination papers and has Some of these private for their strength or dimen- will reopen to unchecked fire Adding to this viewpoint, follow several clauses like portation facilities before SI mocked him in front of right to campaign. The schools are in worse condition sions." safety standards, potentially an executive member of proper play area and ventila- considering a school, which voters stating that a person court later adjourned the than cattle sheds, said Achyuta Looking at the risk factors risking the lives of students in Hyderabad School Parents' tion etc. But when you look most of the school do not belonging to a backward matter till October 18 for fil- Rao, vice-president of an NGO involved during an emergency, the eventuality of a fire. Association (HSPA), at it later, only 30-40 percent provide." community with his wife ing of counter affidavits. 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RTC STRIKE DAY 5 CPI to rethink its No end to commuters' woes support to TRS Though people find it difficult to reach their native places, officials say they are running more than adequate buses in Huzurnagar PNS n HYDERABAD

The CPI has expressed anger over Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's state- ment in regard to the RTC strike. The CPI said it will rethink on its stand of extending support to the ruling TRS party in the Huzurnagar by-elections if KCR takes such decisions towards RTC. The CPI demanded the extending its support to rul- Chief Minister to hold dis- ing TRS. He opined that PV KONDAL RAO of services by hiring tempo- ever for the passengers who trict RTC authorities have reveal that operation of 55 festival season in the dis- cussions with RTC employ- they would be happy if n WARANGAL rary drivers. were returning to their places got a total of 3,862 employ- per cent buses was possible tricts. ees' unions' leaders imme- Telangana Mazdoor Union However, the officials have after the festival. ees , workers and staff, while with the aid of temporary Meanwhile, an all parties diately. Participating in the (TMU), which is affiliated to The strike called by the RTC different version the number In Karimnagar region, out 239 temporary drivers and and private drivers in those meeting was convened by the all-party round table meet- TRS party, remains inde- workers entered 5th day on of buses plying on roads. of a total of 845 buses, 641 conductors being appointed parts. RTC JAC in the rural ing at Somajiguda press club pendent. Wednesday. Despite the According to them, in RTC buses and 205 private in Karimnagar on the eve of The Dasara day saw a min- Telangana districts on on Wednesday, the CPI state Demanding the Chief Chief Minister K Warangal region, the official are being run in all the this strike. imum operation of ten per Wednesday. The BJP leader secretary, Chada Venkat Minister to take back his Chandrashekhar Rao talking figures say that a total of 434 depots. Among the RTC In the fifteen depots spread cent buses to the total ser- and MP Sanjay Bandi took Reddy ridiculed Chief words on RTC employees' tough on the strike, the buses are being operated out buses, the corporation offi- across the three districts vices, while the next day on part in the meeting in Minister's statements on the dismissal, Chada made it employees have intensified of 681 buses in the ten odd cials succeeded in operating under erstwhile Nalgonda, a Wednesday witnessed an Karimnagar and extended RTC strike. clear that CPI will rethink their strike on Dasara and depots spread across the erst- 238 buses on Dasara and total of 300 buses were being increase of operation to the solidarity to the struggles of He asked the Chief on its decision of extending post the festival. while Warangal district. post Dasara day, while 174 operated out of a total of 750 55 per cent services in all RTC workers. The BMS led Minister to remind his its support to the TRS on In many areas across the A total of 500 temporary buses among the 205 hired buses during the strike peri- these districts. Singareni trade union leader assurances made towards ongoing Huzurnagar by- state, people are finding it drivers were taken into ser- buses plied in the district. od by the authorities. Reports Private operators such as Kengerla Mallaiah said they RTC employees. Chada elections in case Chief difficult to reach to their des- vice in these areas and the Of the 525 routes, the RTC from Adilabad, Nizamabad, jeeps, trucks and auto rick- would extend support to the asked the Chief Minister to Minister fails to take back tinations as the officials are officials maintain that there could operate 420 routes on Khammam , Mahabubnagar shaws were also permitted by RTC employees in their learn from his AP counter- his statement on removal of running inadequate number was no such hassle whatso- the day of festival. The dis- and Medak districts also the authorities on the eve of struggles. part, who is much younger RTC employees. than KCR. He said that Telangana is Questioning the Chief not a 'Doras' kingdom and Striking RTC staff plan... Minister to tell as to whom it is belongs to people of Buses remain confined to depots in Hyd he will say the RTC strike is Telangana. Chada Venkat Continued from Page1 Wednesday. against the law, Chada asked Reddy made it clear that CPI PNS n HYDERABAD Ashwathama Reddy came KCR to tell as to what RTC will not tolerate if KCR pri- Not just 50,000 employees down heavily on the Chief workers have done during vatises RTC. He also made The Telangana State Road are dependent on RTC, but Minister, saying, "KCR is Telangana movement. He it clear that RTC employees Transport Corporation one-fourth of Telangana peo- asking whether there is RTC said that the RTC strike are not alone and entire (TSRTC) buses remained off ple depend on it daily. CM in Chhattisgarh. There was statement didn't come when Telangana workers are the roads in Hyderabad and KCR is trying to weaken and RTC in Chhattisgarh. But CPI declared its decision behind the RTC employees. other parts of Telangana for a privatise RTC with a crooked then Chief Minister Amit fifth consecutive day on plan. We urge all political Jogi dealt a death blow it, to Wednesday as employees parties, people's organisa- benefit his son who was pri- geared up to further intensify tions, intellectuals to support vate travels operator. KCR is the strike. Few buses were seen us and save RTC," said doing the same thing and Manda Krishna asks plying on the roads in the state Ashwathama Reddy, while planning to kill RTC to help capital. The daily commuters making an appeal at the all- his son turn a private travels continue to face tough time in party meeting here on operator in Telangana.” KCR to learn from Jagan reaching their destinations. Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) and Jubliee Bus PNS n HYDERABAD participating in an all-party Station (JBS), two biggest bus Political parties pledge support... meet held at Somajiguda stations in Hyderabad wore a MRPS founder president Press Club here on near deserted-look. Most of the Continued from Page1 According to an official Manda Krishna Madiga has Wednesday, said that his 10,400 buses of the state-owned release, after a review meet- said that Chief Minister K party MRPS is extending its utility remained confined to Different employees and ing on Monday, the Chief Chandrasekhar Rao must all support to the ongoing depots across the state as over workers unions of TSRTC Minister had said: "From learn things from his AP RTC strike since the first day 48,000 employees stayed away Hyderabad and major towns unions have called an all-party rejected their demand for merg- began an indefinite strike the point of view of the gov- counterpart YS Jagan and continue that till the from duties. like Nizamabad, Karimnagar meeting in Hyderabad later in er of TSRTC with the govern- from October 5 across ernment and RTC, the Mohan Reddy. He said that employees' demands are ful- TSRTC authorities were and Warangal may face more the day to decide future course ment. Ruling out any talks Telangana on a call given by employees are only 1,200. the TS state government is filled. He said KCR has once operating skeletal services with problems from Thursday, when of action. Leaders of other with the unions, KCR has asked the Joint Action Committee There is no need for the gov- itself responsible for the again shown that he does the help of temporary drivers the colleges re-open after unions of employees and teach- officials to go for recruitment of (JAC) of the corporation, ernment to dismiss others. RTC's losses. not stick to his word after and other employees. With Bathukamma and Dussehra ers have also been invited to new employees. He has even demanding merger of the Nobody dismissed anybody. Manda Krishna said the making a commitment, Wednesday also being holiday holidays. Unfazed by the gov- attend the meeting. decided for trifurcation of RTC with the government, They left all by themselves." cause of RTC running into adding that RTC employees' for many, the impact of the ernment's announcement that The opposition parties have TSRTC. While 50 per cent of recruitment to various posts, However, Telangana losses is that the TS gov- demands were justified. strike was not severe. However, 48,000 employees were dis- taken strong exception to the the bus fleet will be owned and among others. Mazdoor Union president E ernment allows private vehi- Alleging that the state is those returning to Hyderabad missed for not joining the manner in which the govern- managed by TSRTC, another Taking a tough stand on Ashwathama Reddy said the cles to run under the road suffering majorly because of from villages across the state duties before the expiry of ment is handling the issue. 30 per cent will be hired buses the RTC unions strike, the government's decision to transport corporation. He the government "dictatori- and in neighbouring Andhra October 6 deadline, the strik- They termed as undemocratic and 20 per cent private buses. Chief Minister had also sack about 48,000 agitating alleged that there was a al" decisions, Manda Paresh after the Dussehra were ing employees have vowed to the actions of Chief Minister K. The JAC has condemned the made it very clear that under employees, would be chal- conspiracy against RTC to Krsihna said KCR should facing hardships due to can- intensify the stir. Chandrasekhar Rao, who has government's action and said no circumstances the RTC lenged as and when they are privatise it and hand it over know that history will cellation of the bus services. Leaders of Joint Action not only ruled out taking back this would lead to destruction will be merged into the gov- served with dismissal to persons close to the Chief repeat itself if he failed to The commuters in Committee (JAC) of TSRTC striking employees but has of TSRTC. ernment. notices. Minister. Krishna, while change his attitude. Telugu states don't want Centre Voters will teach a Railway crusher derails KTR makes to poke nose in AP Bhavan... surprise visit Continued from Page1 ed in Hyderabad need to be to Sircilla divided. However, Telangana lesson to TRS: Uttam The Telangana officials also State has maintained that it has PNS n KARIMNAGAR argued that the demand of no objection on the division of PNS n HYDERABAD division Singareni and APMEL 68 institutions. IT Minister and TRS working were irrelevant and unconsti- Telangana State set up the Telangana Pradesh Congress president KT Rama Rao tutional. Civil Supplies Department one Committee (TPCC) president made a surprise visit to the The meeting discussed issues year after the formation of the and Nalgonda MP N. Uttam Siricilla district headquar- concerning police officials' state. Andhra Pradesh state Kumar Reddy on Wednesday ters here on Wednesday. On seniority. However, the Union paid loans and guarantees. The appealed to all the political the occasion, the Minister Home Ministry did not accept Union Home Ministry asked parties, employees unions and reviewed various develop- the proposal of Telangana State Telangana to pay the same organisations to join hands to PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR Mahabubnagar station, while ment programmes with the that promotions could be given amount to Andhra Pradesh oppose the illegal dismissal of other trains like Kurnool - officials. The Minister visit- as per the allocation, instead of for one year. Telangana State nearly 50,000 RTC employees Rail services on Kacheguda, Raichur - ed almost all the govern- zones, as police personnel are accepted for the proposal. The by Chief Minister K. Mahabubnagar route were dis- kacheguda, Kacheguda - ment offices in the district more in free zone. The Union amount is about Rs 1,700 crore. Chandrashekhar Rao. TPCC working president Uttam Kumar Reddy interacting with the party workers in rupted following the derail- Guntur, Oakha - ramesh- headquarters from afternoon Home Ministry said that the In regard to power dues, both Addressing a live pro- Huzurnagar on Wednesday ment of a railway crusher waram, Yashwanthpur - and made surprise visit to the free zone was not a new one. states made it clear that there gramme on social media plat- machine near Manyamkonda Indore express trains were district level offices of various Accepting Andhra Pradesh's was difference of opinion form Facebook on Wednesday this is allowed, then tomorrow opment works worth more railway station near delayed. Authorities were departments. Subsequently, argument, the Union Home between them. evening, Uttam Kumar Reddy there will be no rights for than Rs. 3,000 crore since Mahasbubnagar town on making arrangements to shift he held a review meeting with Ministry made it clear to When Andhra Pradesh said that the Chief Minister was employees and no unions to 2009. They include projects for Wednesday. the passengers by road to the local officials on the Telangana State that it must argued that the Union Home playing with the lives of more take up their issues. KCR will irrigation and drinking water, The Kachiguda - Guntur Mahabubnagar station, development and welfare decide seniority as per the Ministry's explanation was than 50,000 families by order- turn Telangana into a dicta- roads, bridges, street lights passenger and Tungabhadra according to information programmes undertaken by directions given by the High against the Supreme Court's ing removal of RTC employees torship," he said. and other infrastructure. He express train were stopped at reaching here. the government. Court. verdict in regard to training who participated in the strike. The TPCC Chief appealed said he had established a The discussions covered the institutions mentioned in 10th Describing the move as illegal, the Left Parties, the CPI and CPI Degree College, 100-bed hos- assets mentioned in Schedule 9. Schedule, the latter agreed to undemocratic and un-consti- (M), to review their decision on pital, MRO office and other The Centre heard both states' seek legal opinion. With regard tutional, he said that KCR was their support in Huzurnagar by- civic infrastructure in arguments. Andhra Pradesh to Singareni, Andhra Pradesh trying to rule the Telangana elections. He said TRS Huzurnagar. He said also sanc- Harish distributes milch cattle has been insisting from the stated that there were loopholes State like a dictator. "RTC is not Government has suppressed tioned nearly 40,000 beginning that the assets locat- in the Act itself. KCR's Jagir (fiefdom). He was the rights of RTC employees Indiramma Houses for PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR elected as the Chief Minister and also dismissed nearly Huzrnagar. However, he said for a period of five years to 50,000 employees in a single that the TRS Government did Finance Minister T Harish serve the people. His job is to stroke. "How could CPI support not clearly Indiramma scheme Rao on Wednesday asserted Delhi HC declines plea run the government and its the same party in Huzurnagar dues in the last 5 years. the government is keen on institutions in a fair manner. He by-elections?" he asked while The TPCC Chief said that implementing welfare and must realise that he does not appealing the CPI leadership to the TRS Government brought development schemes with a against Polavaram project own the government or its review the decision. He said no development anywhere in fervent approach in the rural institutions," he said. Huzurnagar bye-election was Telangana State. "There is no parts of the state. PNS n NEW DELHI disposed of the petition and Uttam Kumar Reddy said the best opportunity to teach constituency in Telangana He was speaking after par- asked the Centre to consider it that the Chief Minister's deci- TRS, the anti-workers govern- which witnessed development ticipating in the milch cattle The Delhi High Court on as a representation. The peti- sion was aimed at not only ment, a fitting lesson. under TRS rule. Every region distribution scheme launch in TRS party workers receive Minister T Harish Rao on his arrival in Mahabubnagar Wednesday declined to entertain tioner, Pentapati Pullarao, had punishing the RTC employees, Uttam Kumar Reddy and sector remained neglect- Gadwal town of Jogulamba district on Wednesday a PIL seeking directions for claimed in his plea that he and but also at terrorising the ridiculed the TRS leaders who ed. KCR and his government Gadwala district on action on complaints alleging many other residents who lived employees of other depart- questioned his contribution focused only on schemes that Wednesday. Speaking on the coming days. the erstwhile Mahabubnagar large-scale illegalities, corruption near the project area had made ments. "If KCR is not forced to for Huzurnagar Assebmly con- bring them kickbacks and occasion, the Minister said The programme was held on Wednesday and in and mismanagement in the exe- complaints against the project to withdraw his decision and stituency in the last 10 years. commissions," he alleged. that the scheme was envisaged under the leadership of local Koththakota mandal head- cution of the Polavaram irriga- the authorities, but no action hold talks with the employees Giving a complete list of Uttam Kumar Reddy said at promoting dairy develop- MLA Krishnamohan Reddy. quarters Devarakadra MLA tion project in west Godavari was taken till date. He had to resolve their issues, he will achievements, along with total Huzurnagar has been a peace- ment in the interiors and On the occasion, they distrib- Ala Venkateshwar Reddy wel- district of Andhra Pradesh. sought a CBI investigation into take this as precedent and statistics, he said as the the ful constituency since begin- comprehensive implementa- uted over 400 cows to farmers comed the Minister. The MLA A bench of Chief Justice D N the alleged illegalities and mis- repeat the same with employ- MLA of Huzurnagar since ning and there was no enmity tion of this scheme would pro- in the town. The Minister offered Jammi to the Minister Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar management. ees of all other departments. If 2009, he had executed devel- among political rivals. vide successful yields in the received a rousing welcome inb as part of Dasara festival. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS PMC BANK SCAM: TN CM welcomes Modi, Custody of Wadhawans & Waryam Singh Xi for summit extended PNS n CHENNAI PNS n MUMBAI UP govt remembers Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K A court here on Wednesday Palaniswami on Wednesday extended till October 14 the farmers only in extended a warm welcome to police custody of a former advertisements: Prime Minister Narendra chairman of the Punjab and Modi and Chinese President Xi Maharashtra Cooperative Priyanka Gandhi Jinping for their second infor- (PMC) Bank and two direc- NEW DELHI: Congress leader mal summit near here on tors of HDIL, arrested in Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on October 11 and 12. Now, tomato price soars connection with the alleged Wednesday attacked the BJP Recalling the Chinese con- Rs 4,355 crore scam at the government in Uttar Pradesh nection to the host town of bank. over its treatment of farmers, Mamallapuram, he said it was to Rs 80/kg in Delhi Housing Development alleging that the Yogi the right choice for the ren- Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) Adityanath dispensation dezvous of the two leaders. PNS n NEW DELHI "Tomato prices have chairman and managing remembers them only in The earlier informal summit increased sharply in the last few director Rakesh Wadhawan advertisements. Her attack on was held in the Chinese city of After onions, retail price of days as the supply has been and his son Sarang were the UP government came over Wuhan last year. The two lead- China and Tamil Nadu shared "The two leaders' meeting welcome the two leaders for tomatoes shot up to Rs 80 per affected because of floods and arrested on last Thursday, a media report that in separate ers meeting in the state to dis- trade and cultural ties centuries being held in the UNESCO the summit, one of the rare kilogram in the national cap- heavy rains in the key growing while former chairman of incidents, two farmers from cuss on "improving cordial ago, even as Chinese emissary world heritage centre of high-profile events being held ital on Wednesday due to states," a wholesale trader at PMC Bank Waryam Singh Mahoba and Hamirpur allegedly Indo-China ties" was a 'pride' Yuan Suang had visited the Mamallapuram is an extension in the state in recent years. supply disruption caused by Azadpur Mandi told PTI. was held on Saturday. committed suicide over debt for Tamil Nadu and has raised Pallavas, whose port city was of the ancient history. The Xi will be here on October heavy rains in key growing Southern states like The Economic Offences issues. "The UP government its stature in the global arena, Mamallapuram, he recalled. visit of the Chinese President 11 and 12 for his second infor- states, including Karnataka. Karnataka and Telangana as Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai has devised new ways to he said. "... it is appropriate to have is a historic event not just for mal summit with Modi. The However, the price of onions well as some hilly states have wit- Police, which had arrested the harass the farmers. It cheated Palaniswami thanked the chosen Mamallapuram" for the Tamil Nadu, but all of India," External Affairs Ministry had has come down marginally nessed rains in the last few days, trio, produced them before in the name of loan waiver. Prime Minister for selecting Modi-Xi informal meet, he said. he added. said the meet will provide an compared to past week and is which has led to damage of the Additional Chief Jailed farmers in the name of Mamallapuram for the meet. "I Besides maritime trade with Palaniswami recalled that opportunity for Modi and Xi to now hovering around Rs 60 per crop, creating a supply disrup- Metropolitan Magistrate S G electricity bill," Priyanka Gandhi welcome both these world China from Mamallapuram, Chinese Prime Minister Zhou continue their discussions on kg in the national capital. tion, he added. Shaikh as their custody ended said in a tweet in Hindi. No leaders on behalf of the people trade ties with India's eastern Enlai had visited overarching issues of bilateral, According to traders, toma- Retail price of tomatoes in on Wednesday. compensation is being given of Tamil Nadu and the state neighbour had flourished dur- Kuzhippanthandalam near regional and global impor- toes have turned costlier in the other metros were also ruling Police told the court that for the crops damaged due to government," Palaniswami said ing the Chola rule also, which Mamallapuram in 1956. tance and exchange views on last few days as supplies have high. Tomato was quoted at Rs they need to interrogate the floods and rains, the Congress in an official statement. was a matter of pride for Tamils, He exhorted the people of deepening bilateral develop- been impacted. 60 per kg in Kolkata, Rs 54 per accused further in connec- general secretary in-charge UP It was a historical fact that the Chief Minister said. the state to wholeheartedly ment partnership. At Mother Dairy's Safal out- kg in Mumbai and Rs 40 per kg tion with the scam. The court East alleged. The BJP lets, tomatoes are being sold at in Chennai on Wednesday, as then extended their remand government in Uttar Pradesh Rs 58 per kg, while local vendors per the government data. till October 14. only remembers farmers in are selling between Rs 60 and 80 Meanwhile, price of onions in Meanwhile, a number of advertisements, she claimed. NRC not a threat per kg on Wednesday, depend- retail markets in Delhi has customers of the bank staged ‘Leaders like Rahul Gandhi ing on the quality and locality, come down to below Rs 60 per protest against the bank offi- to citizenship of they said. kg due to increase in supply of cials outside the court. Pak shells villages As per the central govern- the bulb by the central govern- The EOW had last week Indians: Naqvi ment data, the average retail ment through cooperatives registered a case against the along LoC in Balakote, rare in Indian politics’ n PNS NEW DELHI price of tomato in Delhi Nafed, NCCF and Mother Wadhawans and the PMC Krishnaghati PNS n KOLKATA increased to Rs 54 per kg on Dairy. These cooperatives are Bank for allegedly causing There should not be an Wednesday from Rs 45 per kg selling onions at a cheaper rate losses to the tune of Rs JAMMU: The Pakistan Army In the wake of Congress leader atmosphere of "confusion or on October 1. of Rs 23.90 per kg. 4,355.43 crore to the bank. overnight opened fire and Rahul Gandhi facing criticism fear" over the National lobbed mortars at Balakote and for "walking away" after the Register of Citizens (NRC) as Krishnagati sectors along the party's defeat, Leader of the it does not pose a threat to the LoC in Poonch district, Congress in the Lok Sabha citizenship of Indians, senior triggering panic among border Adhir Chowdhury on BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Yatnal sees conspiracy dwellers. Officials on Wednesday said that politi- Naqvi said on Tuesday, Wednesday said the Indian cians like Gandhi who step asserting there will be no dis- Army gave a befitting reply down taking moral responsi- crimination in identifying resulting in exchanges. The bility are rare in present day illegal immigrants. firing triggered panic among to unseat Yediyurappa politics. time, we must also appreciate ty of the party's defeat? The Naqvi, while interacting border residents. The Pakistani Several Congress leaders the example of moral account- answer is no. Through his with people at a 'Jan Chaupal' PNS n BENGALURU Targeting the BJP MPs from Army has violated ceasefire both at the state and at the cen- ability, he has set for everybody. actions, Rahul-ji has sent out in Rampur, said people will Karnataka again, Yatnal said more than 2,050 times this tral level had criticised Rahul "Politicians like Rahul Gandhi, a message that before lecturing get several opportunities to BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil mere speeches addressing the year in which 21 Indians have Gandhi for "walking away" who step down taking the moral subordinates, the leader should prove their citizenship. Yatnal, facing the ire of party's flood-affected would not suf- been killed. from the party president's post responsibility, are a rare breed in set an example," he said. It is unfortunate that some central leadership over his fice as people in distress would following the party's defeat in Indian politics. All of us should Several Congress leaders individuals with vested inter- utterances on delay in grant of not listen. Yatnal "blamed" two BJP on course to make the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. take lessons from him," have either quit or have ests are trying to create an central aid for flood relief, union Cabinet ministers -- The disgruntled leaders had Chowdhury, a five-time Lok become inactive after the atmosphere of "confusion, alleged on Wednesday some without naming D V a ‘clean sweep’ in UP claimed that Gandhi's resigna- Sabha MP from West Bengal, party's dismal performance in fear and panic" over the NRC people in the party were hatch- Sadananda Gowda and by-polls tion has left both the supp- told PTI over phone. Mentioning the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. issue, the Union minister of ing a conspiracy to unseat Pralhad Joshi -- for "wrongly porters and the leaders of the that "all of us would love to have According to Congress minority affairs said. Chief Minister B S interpreting" his statements ALIGARH: Uttar Pradesh BJP grand old party in the lurch. Rahul-ji back," Chowdhury said, sources, the resentment within "We should remain cau- Yediyurappa. before the party high com- president Swatantradev Singh "Yes I have heard about the it was Gandhi's decision and the party ahead of the crucial tious of the conspiracy of "You want one more month mand that he was instigating on Wednesday said his party statements by certain leaders. must be respected. assembly polls in Haryana and such elements," Naqvi said in to go like this (without ade- people against them. "I want to was on course to make a I would just say, yes it would "Can you cite any other Maharashtra has put a "ques- a statement issued by his quate flood relief from the You call both convey to the Prime Minister clean sweep in the upcoming have been good if Rahul example in any other party, tion mark" over the perfor- office. The Modi govern- Centre) and later remove Yediyurappa and Narendra Modi, Home by-elections for 11 assembly Gandhi stayed back as party where the leader has stepped mance of the grand old party in ment's intention is to identi- Yediyurappa. This is your con- his opponents. You Minister Amit Shah and party seats. Singh claimed it would president. But at the same down taking the responsibili- the upcoming elections. fy illegal immigrants, he said. spiracy," Yatnal alleged without working president J P Nadda be a one-sided contest. "BJP naming anynbody. have the capability to teach that I am not against party. workers in the entire state are The Vijayapura MLA, who Yediyurappa a lesson if he is All I am trying is that there a committed cadre and are had served as a minister in Atal wrong and also those who should not be any damage to working for the party's Bihari Vajpayee government, want to unseat Yediyurappa the party," he said. The party programmes rather than Indira Gandhi never sought votes in also charged the Central lead- high command had served a seeking personal gains. "The ership with colluding with the — BASANAGOUDA PATIL YATNAL, notice on the Vijayapura MLA government of Yogi "conspirators". BJP MLA on October 4 for his statements Adityanath is committed for "If you don't want him against Modi and other senior the protection of the poorest name of Army but PM Modi did: Pawar (Yediyurappa as CM), call him, party functionaries. and marginalised section of tell him that you are now 77- the capability to teach "Your intent, utterances and the society. The BJP will make PNS n AKOLA episode, Pawar said, the Air years-old which is against our Yediyurappa a lesson if he is allegations against the party a clean sweep in the The Prime Force had given a "befitting party's policy (to continue in wrong and also those who and its leaders constitute a seri- upcoming by-elections," he NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Minister of the reply" to the perpetrators of the electoral politics), take his res- want to unseat Yediyurappa," ous breach of the party disci- told reporters. He said that the Wednesday sought to remind Pulwama attack, but PM Modi ignation and select a new he told reporters in Vijayapura. pline as defined in the consti- party's main plank is to work Prime Minister Narendra country, sought vote in the name of val- leader. Instead of doing this, Yatnal has upped the ante tution and rules of the for a clean India and make the Modi that "unlike him" former Narendra Modi, our shown by the security you (central leaders) block the against the party leadership for Bharatiya Janata Party," the state plastic free. Replying to premier Indira Gandhi never forces. relief funds and encourage not releasing Central aid to the party Central Disciplinary a question regarding the sought votes in the name of the campaigned on "I remember India and those who are Yediyurappa's flood-ravaged districts of Committee member-secretary recent sensational murder in "valour of the Army" but had the issue of Pakistan had warred (in 1971). opponents," he said. Karnataka. Om Pathak said in his notice. Jhansi, the UP BJP chief said, given credit to the security per- national security Indira Gandhi was the prime Days after the party high "(West Bengal Chief Yatnal has been asked to fur- "This government has nothing sonnel for winning a crucial minister then. Gandhi not only command served him a show- Minister) Mamata Bannerjee nish his explanation within 10 to hide and that is why we are war for the country. in the Lok Sabha won the war (for India) and cause notice for his statements gets the appointment (to meet days from the receipt of the holding a magisterial probe. notice asking him why the The crime is connected to the Addressing a poll rally in The veteran politician said polls created history, but also against Prime Minister PM) but not Yediyurappa. activities of the mining mafia Balapur in the east that people across Maharashtra changed the world's geography. Narendra Modi and some Whatmessage are you sending? party should not take discipli- and the truth will not be Maharashtra city, Pawar also were pitching for "change of "The then Pakistan was other senior party functionar- I will ask these questions. Why nary action against him. suppressed." Asked about the accused the BJP-led Central guard" in the state. referring to the February 14 divided into two parts, lead- ies over delay in grant of cen- shouldn't I ask them? I am also Yatnal has been vocal against absence of Rahul Gandhi from and Maharashtra governments "The Prime Minister of the Pulwama terror attack in ing to creation of a new coun- tral aid, he appealed to the a party worker and I am the the BJP leadership, including the Congress party's election of "not being concerned" about country, Narendra Modi, cam- which 40 CRPF personnel try called Bangladesh. But party leadership to summon one who built the party," Yatnal Union Ministers and MPs campaign, he said, "We are the plight of farmers, whom he paigned on the issue of nation- were martyred. Gandhi never sought votes in Yediyurappa and his "oppo- said pointing to the allege- from Karnataka, for the past least bothered about what is appealed to defeat the ruling al security in the Lok Sabha The attack triggered an IAF the name of valour shown by nents". dunsuccessful attempts of few days over not getting happening in other parties." party in the October 21 polls (held earlier this year)," air strike in Balakot in the Army," the former "You call both Yediyurappa Yediyurappa to meet Narendra Central grants to carry outre- Assembly elections. Pawar told the gathering while Pakistan. Referring to the Defence minister said. and his opponents. You have Modi. lief works in north Karnataka. Shah takes on Cong over Art Congress to boycott BDC polls in J-K PNS n JAMMU to the democratic exercise and They have kept leaders some of our candidates also filed 370, Rafale ‘shastra pooja' The Congress on Wednesday and cadres under their nominations," he said. decided to boycott the Block However, since today was PNS n KAITHAL (HAR) blocks. He said nullifying Development Council (BDC) detention and did not the last day for filing of nomi- Article 370 had nothing to do elections in Jammu and allow the political nation papers by candidates, "we Union Home Minister Amit with politics. “It was about Kashmir, citing "indifferent" have decided to stay away from Shah Wednesday attacked the country's security, but attitude of the state administra- atmosphere and political polls which should have been Congress for its stand on Congress voted against it." tion and continued detention of activity to take place and deferred taking into considera- Article 370 and also took on In an apparent reference to senior party leaders. tion the prevailing situation in the party over criticism of the comments by some Congress BDC polls will be held in the Congress was the state as was demanded by all “shastra pooja” performed on leaders on the “shastra pooja” Jammu and Kashmir on opposition political parties." the first Rafale aircraft performed by Defence October 24. These will be the deliberately targeted in Mainstream political leaders acquired by the country. Minister Rajnath Singh, he first elections to be held in the this exercise in the valley, including former "Congress leader Rahul said “Congress people felt bad state since its special status was chief ministers Omar Abdullah Gandhi opposed scrapping of about this too." revoked under Article 370 on and Mehbooba Mufti, have Article 370. I want to ask Rajnath Singh took delivery August 5. Congress president G A Mir told not allow the political atmos- last week decided to take part in been either detained or placed Rahul to make it clear whether address three public meetings of the multi-role combat air- "The Congress believes in reporters here. phere and political activity to the BDC elections. under house arrest since the he is in favour or against the during the day in Haryana, craft in France on Tuesday strengthening of democratic Mir, who was himself under take place and the Congress was Mir said the Congress had government announced dilution scrapping of Article 370," the which goes to the polls on after performing a traditional institutions and never shied house arrest in Jammu and was deliberately targeted in this approached the state election of provisions of Article 370 BJP president said at a poll October 21. Dussehra worship of arms. away from any polls. But today, recently released, charged that exercise," the PCC leader commission to facilitate over two months ago. rally here, referring to the He said there was a feeling "Yesterday was we are compelled to take a the state administration delib- charged. smooth movement of its lead- The state administration said abrogation of the special status among people in the country Vijayadashami, marking the decision to boycott BDC polls erately created hurdles for main- Despite expressing its reser- ers after deciding to take part last week that political leaders for Jammu and Kashmir. that Jammu and Kashmir was victory of good over evil... I due to indifferent attitude of the stream parties in order to facil- vation on the timing of the polls in the exercise. under house arrest in Kashmir "The Congress has to oppose not fully integrated into the want to congratulate the prime state administration and con- itate the win of the ruling BJP. and ongoing security situation, "We had issued letters to can- will be released in a phased whatever BJP does," he said. Indian Union with Articles 370 minister and the defence min- tinued detention of senior party "They have kept leaders and the Congress along with the didates for taking part in BDC manner after proper analysis of Shah was scheduled to and 35A acting as stumbling ister on Rafale," he said. leaders in the valley," state cadres under detention and did National Panthers party had polls so that we could contribute every individual. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019 nation 06 SC to examine power of HCs Duty-free shops eligible for SHORT READS TRANSFER OF FIR, INTERNAL ENQUIRY INTO SEXUAL HARASSMENT TO ANOTHER STATE GST credit refund: HC PNS n NEW DELHI FIR to Kerala or any other PNS n MUMBAI neighbouring state or New The Supreme Court has agreed Delhi. Observing that the GST regime to examine whether high The IPS officer had told the is based on 'one nation, one tax courts have powers to transfer high court that there was no theory', the Bombay High Three of a family to another state the enquiry sound legal basis to transfer the Court quashed a Maharashtra into allegations of sexual proceedings under the Act Sales Tax order that had found murdered in harassment pending with from one state to another, refused refund of input tax Bengal's Murshidabad internal complaints committee more so, when the Act does not credit to the duty-free shops at (ICC) as also the criminal case contemplate this. the Mumbai international air- MURSHIDABAD (WB): Three lodged with the police in the The counsel appearing for port. members of a family, incident. the state had also told the Noting that these shops are including an eight-year-old The apex court has sought high court that the state was eligible to get refund of the boy, have been "murdered by responses of the Tamil Nadu not agreeable to transfer of said input tax credit on the entire unidentified miscreants" in government, other depart- proceedings to any other amount of Goods and Services West Bengal's Murshidabad ments and individuals associ- neighbouring state. Tax (GST) paid, the high court district, a senior police officer ated with the matter. The top court also stayed the high The state's counsel had said said the imposition of local said here on Wednesday. The It was hearing an appeal by that if both the parties were not taxes on these outlets would cases where the supply is made Challenging the sales tax bodies of Bondhu Gopal Pal, a an IPS officer challenging the court's August 28 order transferring satisfied with the constitution hamper foreign trade. in the course of import into order, the petitioner argued in 35-year-old primary school Madras High Court's order the enquiry by the ICC and FIR of ICC, a former lady judge of A division bench of justices India or in the course of export the high court that duty-free teacher, his wife Beauty and transferring the enquiry by an the high court could be Ranjit More and Bharati Dangre out of India. shops at the Mumbai interna- son Angan were found lying in ICC under provisions of the lodged against the IPS officer to appointed as the chair person quashed and set aside the In its order dated October 7, tional airport cannot be sad- a pool of blood inside their Sexual Harassment of Woman Telengana of the committee. January 10 order passed by the the high court bench noted dled with burden of taxes or residence on Tuesday in at Work Place (Prevention, In its order, the high court Deputy Commissioner of Sales that if a duty free shop, which restrictions. Jiaganj area of the district, the officer said. "Prima facie, it Prohibition and Redressal) had said, "we are of the view Tax (Mumbai) refusing to caters to international passen- The petitioner had told the seems that the Pal family was Act, 2013 as well as an FIR justices Indu Malhotra and R senior IPS officer posted in that to ensure fair, independent refund the input tax credit to the gers, is subjected to local taxes court that they get refund of murdered by unidentified lodged against him by a senior Subhash Reddy said. Chennai. and unbiased investigation into petitioner (owner of duty free by the state then the price of input tax credit pursuant to miscreants on Monday night. lady police officer to Telangana The top court also stayed the An ICC was constituted to the matter, looking to the shops in Mumbai International the goods, which are sup- sales from their other duty free After locals couldn't see them for "fair, independent and high court's August 28 order enquire into the complaint. nature of serious allegations of Airport Limited-MIAL) pur- posed to be free of taxes and shops in the departure area of at the puja pandal on unbiased" probe. transferring the enquiry by Later, the lady officer also the sexual harassment by a suant to the sale of duty-free duties, will go up. other international airports Vijayadashami, they visited the Notice is issued to the the ICC and FIR lodged against lodged an FIR against him. senior lady officer of the police goods from the shops at the "This would prevent the within India. Pal residence, only to find the respondents (lady police offi- the IPS officer to Telengana. A division bench of the high department against another departure area of the airport. duty free shops in India from "The GST regime is based door bolted from inside. "The cer and others) on the point of The bench has posted the court dealt with the petition very senior officer of the same The bench noted that the competing with the duty-free on 'one nation, one tax theo- locals then informed the jurisdiction of the high court matter for further hearing next filed by the IPS officer and department, the enquiry by the previous order was arbitrary shops at international airports ry'. The authorities in the state police and the bodies, lying in to transfer the proceedings for week. The 44-year-old lady transferred the ICC enquiry as Internal Complaints and against the provisions of elsewhere in the world. This of Maharashtra cannot give a a pood of blood, were enquiry into the complaint of officer, who was posted as well as the FIR to Telengana. Committee under the provi- Article 286 of the Constitution. will hamper and prejudicially discriminatory treatment, par- recovered. An investigation sexual harassment, as well as Superintendent of Police in The lady officer had filed an sions of the Act as well as the Under this article, no state affect our foreign trade, and ticularly when the refund has has been initiated in the case," investigation in FIR....to be Tamil Nadu, had filed sexual affidavit in which she had investigation into the FIR shall impose tax on supply of augmentation and conserva- been and is being granted in the officer said. According to transferred to another state i.e. harassment complaint in agreed to transfer of the ICC ....should be undertaken in goods that takes place outside tion of foreign exchange," the several other states," the bench locals, the Pal family had state of Telangana," a bench of August last year against a enquiry proceedings and the another neighbouring state." of the state territory and in court stated. said in its order. moved to Jiaganj around six years ago. ASTHANA BRIBERY CASE Monsoon starts HC asks Centre, AAP Day 66: Colleges reopen in Kashmir but students stay away withdrawing after PNS n SRINAGAR Polo View area of the city, wit- govt to reply to plea for HC grants CBI 2 more Divisional nessing a brisk footfall of cus- delay of over one a new landfill The efforts of the Jammu and Commissioner tomers. Kashmir administration to While landline telephony ser- month NEW DELHI: The Delhi High reopen colleges in the Valley on Kashmir Baseer vices have been restored across PNS n NEW DELHI Court Wednesday asked the months for probe Centre, the AAP government Wednesday failed as students did Khan had last week the valley, mobile telephone PNS n NEW DELHI not turn up for their classes. announced that the services in most parts of The southwest monsoon start- and the municipal The Kashmir valley has been Kashmir and all internet ser- ed its retreat on Wednesday, corporations here to respond The Delhi High Court witnessing continuous shut- schools would vices continue to remain sus- marking the longest recorded to a PIL seeking creation of a Wednesday granted two more down since August 5 when the reopen on October pended since 5 August. delay in withdrawal of the new landfill site for dumping months to the CBI to complete Centre revoked the state's spe- 3 and the colleges Most of the top level and sec- four-month long rainfall sea- the solid waste and garbage the investigation in a bribery cial status under Article 370 and ond rung separatist politicians son, the India Meteorological generated in the national case allegedly involving the bifurcated it into two Union on October 9 in the have been taken into preventive Department said. capital. A bench of Chief agency's then special director Territories. valley custody while mainstream lead- "In view of the persistence Justice D N Patel and Justice Rakesh Asthana, making it clear Divisional Commissioner ers including two former chief of an anti-cyclonic circulation C Hari Shankar issued notice to the Environment Ministry, that further time will not be Kashmir Baseer Khan had last colleges as they fear for their Lal Chowk and surrounding ministers -- Omar Abdullah and in the lower tropospheric the Delhi government and the given for the probe. week announced that the safety amid the shutdown and areas. Mehbooba Mufti -- have been level over northwest India, three municipal corporations Justice Vibhu Bakhru schools would reopen on communication blackout in To register their protest either detained or placed under gradual reduction in moisture seeking their stand on the plea observed that the probe cannot October 3 and the colleges on most parts of the valley. against the abrogation of the house arrest. Another former in the lower and midtropos- Rakesh Asthana which has also sought be delayed indefinitely and it October 9 in the valley. On Wednesday, the 66th day special status of the state, shop- chief minister and Lok Sabha pheric levels and reduction in directions to stop dumping of should have been completed by The staff reported for work at shutdown, normal life contin- keepers open their shops early MP from Srinagar Farooq rainfall, the southwest mon- waste at the existing landfills now. The court said it was of the January. They said as per the the colleges but the students ued to remain disrupted across in the morning till around 11.00 Abdullah has been arrested soon has withdrawn from at Ghazipur, Bhalswa and view that two more months be CrPC and CBI Manual, the stayed away, officials said. Kashmir. In the city, public am and then down the shutters. under the controversial Public some parts of Punjab, Okhla. The petition, which will granted for the probe, but asked time period for any investigation Students also have not attend- transport remained off the roads The shutdown has come as Safety act, a law enacted by his Haryana and north Rajasthan be heard next on December 9, the CBI to ensure that it is com- to be concluded could not be ed schools despite the adminis- but a massive traffic jam could boon for the roadside vendors, father and National Conference today (Wednesday), October has been moved by NGO Anti pleted in the given time. extended beyond 90 days and tration's several attempts. be seen at the Jehangir Chowk who have been regularly setting founder Sheikh Mohammad 9, 2019 as against the normal Corruption Council of India The court passed the order one year, respectively. The parents are reluctant to crossing as private vehicles up their stalls along the Abdullah in 1978 when he was date of September 1," the claiming that the existing sites while disposing of a plea by the CBI also filed in a sealed cover send their children to schools or swarmed the commercial hub of Residency Road and around the the chief minister. IMD said in a statement. are filled much beyond their CBI seeking time extension. its status report detailing the capacity and also pose a Additional Solicitor General steps taken by it to complete the health risk to those living near Vikramjit Banerjee, representing investigation. On January 11, the them. The petition has alleged the CBI, said Letters Rogatory high court had granted 10 weeks Custodial death: Investigation Shivakumar case: Karnataka co-op that chemicals from the (LRs) have been sent to the US to the probe agency to complete landfill sites have reached the and UAE and the response is the investigation. groundwater and awaited due to which the inves- On May 31, it granted four contaminated it leading to tigation could not be complet- more months to conclude the transferred to CBI bank president appears before ED various ailments and water ed. He said LRs were sent to the probe after the agency borne diseases in people US and UAE last month and last approached the court on com- PNS n THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Ranjith Kumar (35) had been living nearby. It has also week respectively. LR is a formal pletion of 10 weeks' time. taken into custody by the PNS n NEW DELHI The Enforcement Directorate, contended that the landfill site request from a court to a foreign Asthana and the two others were The Kerala government on narcotic squad on October in the past, has grilled a number at Ghazipur is just 8 metres court seeking some judicial booked on the allegations of Wednesday decided to hand one and while being taken to Karnataka State Apex of people and associates of short of the 73 metre tall assistance. Banerjee urged the criminal conspiracy, corruption over to CBI the the police sta- Cooperative Bank President K N Shivakumar including his Qutub Minar here. court to grant at least three more and criminal misconduct under probe into the tion he showed Rajanna on Wednesday daughter Aisshwarya, 23, and months to complete the probe. relevant sections of the death of a man, symptoms of appeared before the ED in con- Congress MLA Lakshmi The CBI's plea was opposed Prevention of Corruption Act. who was picked seizure and had nection with the money launder- Hebbalkar. BJP leader shot dead by the counsel for the three Kumar, earlier the investigat- up by the excise susebquently ing case filed against former state Shivakumar, a former BASTI (UP): A BJP leader was accused -- Asthana, the agency's ing officer in a case involving department for died. minister D K Shivakumar, offi- Karnataka cabinet minister, was allegedly shot dead at Ranjeet Deputy Superintendent of Police meat exporter Moin Qureshi, allegedly pos- However, cials said. arrested by the ED on crossing on Malviya road Devender Kumar and business- was arrested on the allegations sessing ganja. post mortem They said Rajanna, a senior September 3 here and is in the here, police said on man Manoj Prasad. of forgery in recording the state- A decision in report had Congress leader of the state and agency's custody. The central Wednesday. Kabir Tiwari (26), The counsel for the three ment of Hyderabad-based busi- this connection revealed multi- a former MLA, will be ques- agency in September last year who was also the former accused argued that LRs were nessman Sathish Babu Sana, was taken at the ple internal tioned with regard to multi-crore recorded under the Prevention registered a money laundering student union president of sent to the foreign nations only who had allegedly paid bribe to cabinet meeting injuries follow- loans given by the bank to a of Money Laundering Act case against Shivakumar, APN college, was shot at last month, even though the get relief in the case. He was chaired by Chief ing which three sugar company linked to (PMLA) and 'certain' links of Haumanthaiah, an employee around 10 am by an unknown court's order to complete the arrested on October 22, 2018 Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. excise officials had been arrest- Shivakumar some years back. him with Shivakumar will be at the Karnataka Bhavan in New person injuring him seriously, probe in 10 weeks passed in and granted bail on October 31. The man identified as ed, and four are abscounding. Rajanna's statememt will be investigated, agency sources said. Delhi, and others. they said. He was rushed to the district hospital from where he was referred to Lucknow. Tiwari died on the way, they said. The police SC exercises inherent powers to annul marriage INX Media case: have detained one person and are probing the matter. Supporters of the BJP leader of estranged couple residing separately for 22 yrs Karti Chidambaram kept the dead body at the gate of the city police station demanding immediate arrest PNS n NEW DELHI court for a decree of divorce by of the accused. All efforts to mutual consent. appears before ED The Supreme Court has exer- continue the "Only in a case where one of cised its inherent powers under the parties does not agree and PNS n NEW DELHI Man drowned during Article 142 of the Constitution marriage have give consent, only then the immersion of idols to annul a marriage of an failed and there powers under Article 142 of the Karti Chidambaram, son of for- in pond estranged couple, residing sep- is no possibility Constitution of India are mer Union minister P arately for over two decades, say- required to be invoked to do Chidambaram, appeared before BANDA: A 32-year-old man ing it was a case of irretrievable of re – union the substantial Justice between the ED on Wednesday for ques- drowned during the immersion break down of wedlock. because of the the parties, considering the tioning in the INX Media of idols of goddess Durga in a All efforts to continue the strained facts and circumstances of the money-laundering case, offi- pond here, police said on marriage have failed and there case," it said. cials said. Karti, the Congress Wednesday. The incident took is no possibility of re — union relations It said however that the inter- MP representing Sivaganga in place Tuesday evening in because of the strained relations between the est of the wife is also required to Tamil Nadu, was summoned for Mahokhar village when Vinod between the parties, the top be protected financially so that a fresh round of grilling in the Singh, while taking a bath court said. parties, the top she may not have to suffer and case, they added. during the immersion of idols A bench of Justices Sanjay court said depend upon others. He appeared at an of goddess Durga, drowned in Kishan Kaul and M R Shah said It directed the husband to Enforcement Directorate (ED) Investigation (CBI) arrested his deep waters in a pond, Station that it appears that marriage pay the wife a lump sum per- office here and when asked by father and senior Congress House Officer, Dehat Kotwali, between the husband and the ny, this is a fit case to exercise the ly unworkable, emotionally exercise of powers under Article manent alimony amounting reporters, quipped that he had leader P Chidambaram in the Ramashray Yadav said. wife has "irretrievably broken powers under Article 142 of the dead, beyond salvage and has 142 of the Constitution, the to Rs 20 lakh by way of come to say hello to the inves- case last month. It is understood Villagers pulled him out of the down" as they have been resid- Constitution of India and to dis- broken down irretrievably, even marriage cannot be dissolved on demand draft within a peri- tigators on the occasion of that on Wednesday, Karti was pond and took him to the ing separately for last 22 years solve the marriage between the if the facts of the case do not the ground of irretrievable od of eight weeks. Dussehra. Karti was questioned questioned on some fresh leads primary health centre, where and it will not be possible for parties," the bench said. provide a ground in law on breakdown of marriage. The husband has approached multiple times by the agency in obtained by the agency from doctors declared him brought them to live together. The Court, in a series of judg- which the divorce could be The bench said that if both the apex court challenging the the past in connection with the abroad. dead, he said. The body was "Therefore, we are of the ments, has exercised its inher- granted", the bench said. the parties to the marriage agree order of Hyderabad High Court, case and his statement record- Last year, the ED had attached handed over to Singh's family opinion that while protecting ent powers under Article 142 of In the recent verdict the court for separation permanently which had dismissed his appeal ed under the Prevention of assets worth Rs 54 crore of Karti members after post-mortem, the interest of the respondent the Constitution for dissolution rejected the submission of the and/or consent for divorce, in against the family court order Money Laundering Act that were located in India, the he said. The matter is being -wife to compensate her by way of a marriage where the Court wife that unless there is a con- that case, certainly both the par- rejecting his prayer to grant a (PMLA). UK and Spain in connection investigated, Yadav said. of lump sum permanent alimo- finds that the marriage is "total- sent by both the parties, even in ties can move the competent decree of divorce. The Central Bureau of with the INX Media case. HYDERABAD |THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019 world 07 Impeachment probe: White House rules out cooperation

PTI n WASHINGTON Democrats know it. For pure- grounds to impeach Trump, a “Your unprecedented have already heard the ly political reasons, the Republican, based on a whistle- actions have left the President President’s own words do us a Prez trying to make lawlessness a virtue: Pelosi defiant White House has Democrats have decided their blower’s account that said he with no choice. In order to ful- favour though. The President’s Arefused to cooperate with desire to overturn the out- asked Ukrainian President fil his duties to the American actions threaten our national PTI n WASHINGTON virtue,” Pelosi said. Biden. In the letter written to the Democrats in the impeach- come of the 2016 election Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a people, the Constitution, the security, violate our “The American people the Democratic leaders, White ment enquiry against President allows them to conduct a so- July 25 phone call to help Executive Branch, and all Constitution and undermine resident Donald Trump is have already heard the House counsel Pat Cipollone Donald Trump, saying their called impeachment inquiry investigate his Democratic future occupants of the Office the integrity of our elections. P“trying to make lawlessness President’s own words do us a rejected the allegations against move was “baseless” and “con- that ignores the fundamental political rival Biden. of the Presidency, President The White House letter is only a virtue”, House of favour though. The President’s President Trump terming it stitutionally invalid”. The rights guaranteed to every In the 8-page letter, White Trump and his Administration the latest attempt to cover up Representatives Speaker Nancy actions threaten our national baseless and unconstitutional. enquiry is trying to find out if American,” she said. House counsel Pat Cipollone cannot participate in your par- his betrayal of our democracy, Pelosi has said. security, violate our In a strongly worded state- President Trump held back “These partisan proceed- rejected the allegations against tisan and unconstitutional and to insist that the President Pelosi’s comment came Constitution and undermine ment, Pelosi said that the White aid to Ukraine to push ings are an affront to the President Trump, terming it inquiry under these circum- is above the law,” she said. after the White House in a let- the integrity of our elections. House should be warned that it to investigate former US Constitution — as they are baseless and unconstitutional. stances,” Cipollone said. Later a senior administra- ter to the Democrat leaders on The White House letter is only continued efforts to hide the Vice-President Joe Biden, who being held behind closed doors “President Trump and his He said Trump is focused tion official told Tuesday refused the latest attempt to cover up truth of the President’s abuse of is running for the 2020 and deny the President the Administration reject your on fulfilling his promises to the reporters that for any cooperation his betrayal of our democracy, power from the American peo- Democratic presidential right to call witnesses, to cross- baseless, unconstitutional American people.Reacting to the first time in from President and to insist that the President ple will be regarded as further nomination. examine witnesses, to have efforts to overturn the democ- the letter, House of America’s histo- Trump in the is above the law,” she said. evidence of obstruction. Speaking to reporters, access to evidence, and many ratic process,” he said in his let- Representatives Speaker Nancy ry, the House of impeachment Democrats in the US “President, you are not White House Press Secretary other basic rights,” she said ter dated October 8, a copy of Pelosi said President Trump Representatives is investigations by House of Representatives are above the law. You will be held Stephanie Grisham said the soon after the White House which was released to the press. was “trying to make lawlessness now purporting the Opposition. examining whether there are accountable. letter is manifest- impeachment probe against sent a letter to the Opposition The White House letter comes a virtue”. to proceed on an “For a while, grounds to impeach Trump, a ly wrong, and is simply anoth- President Trump is Democratic leaders in the hours after the Trump admin- “For a while, the President impeachment the President has Republican, based on a whistle- er unlawful attempt to hide the purely political and an attempt House of Representatives, istration blocked the US ambas- has tried to normalise lawless- inquiry against tried to nor- blower’s account that said he facts of the Trump to overturn the democratic informing them of the Trump sador to the European Union ness. Now, he is trying to make the President malise lawless- asked Ukrainian President Administration’s brazen efforts process. administration’s decision. Gordon Sondland from appear- lawlessness a virtue,” Pelosi said without conduct- ness. Now, he is Zelenskiy in a July 25 phone to pressure foreign powers to “The President has done The Democrats are exam- ing before a congressional in a statement. ing a vote on the trying to make call to help investigate intervene in the 2020 elec- nothing wrong and the ining whether there are impeachment investigation. “The American people House floor. lawlessness a Democratic political rival Joe tions,” Pelosi said. GLOBE XI’S NEPAL VISIT Hong Kong protesters Britain, EU to TROTTING UN in red, staff hold last-ditch SL ORDERS RE-ARREST OF EX-POLICE CHIEF, DEF SECY New blueprint for clamour for release Brexit talks as Colombo: The Colombo High Court on Wednesday ordered salaries at risk the re-arrest of ex-Defence of detained activist deadline looms Secretary Hemasiri Fernando United Nations: The United culprits are the United States, and suspended police chief Nations has an overall annual Brazil, Argentina, Mexico trans-Himalayan London: Britain and the Pujith Jayasundera. operating budget of several bil- and Iran.In all, 64 countries AP n HONG KONG wishes.The fate of his appeal European Union on lion dollars, covering every- owe money to the UN. Also on was not immediately clear. Wednesday agreed to hold last- SYRIA KURDS: 2 DEAD IN thing from humanitarian work the list of budget delinquents undreds of masked pro- Leung emerged as one of ditch talks aimed at securing a TURKISH BORDER ATTACK to disarmament, but right now, are Venezuela, North Korea, project, says China testers yelling “Revolution the figureheads of protest in Brexit deal with just days left to H Beirut: Turkish bombardment it’s just trying to make sure its South Korea, the Democratic Now!” crammed the sidewalk Hong Kong after 2014’s failed thrash out an agreement, as on northeast Syria has killed at employees get paid after this Republic of Congo, Israel and Beijing: China on Wednesday The USD 2.75 billion trans- in front of Hong Kong’s High nonviolent demonstrations each side trades accusations of least two civilians, a Kurdish month. How did the world Saudi Arabia. said President Xi Jinping’s Himalayan project under the Court and spilled onto the over Beijing’s decision to a failure to compromise. militia said on Wednesday, as body end up more than USD The last country to have forthcoming Nepal visit would controversial Belt and Road street in an impassioned show restrict elections. Brexit Secretary Steve Ankara launched a cross-border 200 million in the red? The paid up is war-wracked Syria, result in “historic outcomes”, Initiative is considered to be one of support on Wednesday for Among supporters who Barclay will meet his EU coun- assault. answer: member states who UN spokesman Stephane including a new blueprint of the most ambitious infra- an activist appealing a six-year gathered outside the hearing terpart Michel Barnier in have not paid their expected Dujarric said Tuesday at his for the trans-Himalayan con- structure plans ever undertak- prison sentence for his part in was Kenny Lee, 23, who said Brussels on Thursday in an ECUADOR READIES contributions, including the US. daily press conference.In a let- nectivity network. en by the Chinese Government a violent nightlong clash Leung “has inspired a lot of attempt to break the impasse FOR MASS PROTEST On Tuesday, Secretary- ter sent Monday to the 37,000 Xi will arrive in abroad. Xi’s visit will consolidate with police. Hong Kong people, especially before an October 17-18 sum- Quito: Ecuador’s capital braced General Antonio Guterres employees at the UN secre- Kathmandu for an overnight the political foundation for As a prison service bus our young people.” Even jailed, mit. “We’ve put forward serious for mass protests on warned of the “worst cash cri- tariat, which was obtained by visit on October 12 from China-Nepal bilateral ties and with mesh-covered windows Leung’s activism still resonates proposals and have been willing Wednesday despite talks sis facing the United Nations in AFP, Guterres said the UN had Chennai after his informal provide a new blueprint for the drove Edward Leung away after as Hong Kong is again gripped to be flexible. Now it’s time for between the Government and nearly a decade.” a deficit of USD 230 million as summit with Prime Minister joint development of the BRI the hearing, supporters pressed by protests that started in June the EU to do the same,” Barclay indigenous leaders, as anger He cautioned the UN “runs of the end of September. Narendra Modi. This would be cooperation, Luo said. up against the vehicle, briefly and have snowballed. tweeted. But Barnier appeared flared anew over a fuel price the risk of depleting its liquid- On Tuesday, he indicated if the first official visit by a He said the two sides will blocking traffic, and held five “He started spreading his more downbeat, playing down hike.Unions and other groups ity reserves by the end of the the world body had not taken Chinese president in the strengthen the BRI cooperation fingers up in their air. idea a few years ago but at hopes of a breakthrough before angry at the price rise are month and defaulting on pay- initiative to cut spending since Himalayan nation after 23 and accelerate the trans- That symbolises the five that time, not many EU leaders meet, even as he expected in the streets of Quito ments to staff and vendors.” start of the year, the hole would years. “It is a historic visit. The Himalayan multi-dimensional demands of Hong Kong’s latest people really understood him promised to work around the alongside thousands of farmers Several member states are have been even bigger in visit will yield historic outcome connectivity network. “The protest movement for univer- and some even criticised him,” clock to the deadline. and indigenous people. behind in their dues payments. October — possibly USD 600 with historic significance and cross-Himalayan multi-con- sal suffrage, amnesty for arrest- said J Sze, a supporter in He said the EU could not The UN will not publicly million and could have affect- implications,” Chinese Vice nectivity network is taking ed demonstrators and other her 20s. accept Britain’s proposals as TWO KILLED IN identify those countries, but ed last month’s General Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui shape,” he said, adding the two they stand, arguing they would SHOOTING IN GERMANY sources told AFP the main Assembly. AFP told a media briefing here. countries are working towards undermine peace and weaken Berlin: A shooting erupted in expanding border ports, railway, the European single market. the eastern German city of road, aviation and telecommu- “As I speak to you now, we’re not Halle on Wednesday, leaving nications networks. The BRI on the point of envisioning and two people dead as the project, critics say, is saddling finding a deal,” he said. Britain suspected assailants fled, nations with debt. India has is due to leave the EU on police said. been severely critical of the October 31, more than three BRI, the pet project of the years after a landmark referen- EU WARNS HOSTILE Chinese President, as it com- dum that has dominated domes- COUNTRIES ARE 5G RISK prises the USD 60 billion China- tic politics and divided the London: The EU warned on Pakistan Economic Corridor, nation. British Prime Minister Wednesday that 5G networks which passes through Pakistan- Boris Johnson has promised to face a range of cyber threats, occupied Kashmir. PTI take the country out of the bloc including, from hostile after nearly five decades of inte- countries. The report didn’t gration — with or without a name specific countries. withdrawal agreement. AFP HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Modi-Xi expectations Ultimately economic concerns of both nations will underpin China’s weak spot the matrix of a one-on-one working relationship y now an informal meeting between The nation is mighty but also fragile because it has not been able to take the masses and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BChinese President Xi Jinping has been world along. Xi’s dream of a new era will remain if people are not granted some freedoms a protective shaft, cushioning the simmering tension between both nations. The two lead- ers embody the Wuhan spirit in a total recall of their first friendly face-to-face that staved off mutual territorial confrontation in Doklam. And though friction is inevitable in an asym- metrical relationship with the Chinese speak- ing in a forked tongue, there is also an under- standing that taking things too far is not con- CLAUDE ARPI ducive to both. But overriding traditional posturing depends a lot on the persona and will of the leaders, both of whom are definitive and purposeful but are fac- hina is a mighty country; we saw ing challenging times in geo-politics. Xi may have taken that extra step but is it on October 1 at the Tiananmen yet to fully dehyphenate his all-weather friend Pakistan from India, particularly Square. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the People’s after we changed the status of Jammu & Kashmir, a re-ordering which he thought Republic of China (PRC), would go on to challenge areas China controlled in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, CPresident Xi Jinping was on the same wave- like the Shaksgam Valley, and the territoriality of Aksai Chin. Initially going with length as his predecessor Mao Zedong 70 years ago, when he announced the founda- Pakistan, our eastern neighbour described Kashmir as a “dispute from the past” tion of the PRC. The morale of the parade was: and sought a solution according to UN resolutions. However, ahead of the Modi- “Power comes from the barrel of the gun.” Xi meet, it has changed its tune and said India and Pakistan should resolve the “No force can ever undermine China’s sta- tus or stop the Chinese people and the nation issue bilaterally. Of course, China’s anxieties are about the Line of Actual Control from marching forward,” said President Xi (LAC) and Ladakh though the Government has clarified that the latter’s enhanced from the rostrum of the Tiananmen Square. status has nothing to do with it. But Kashmir’s reorganisation and talk of recov- The Chinese Premier reminded those who were present or watched the function that ering occupied territories as a corrective surgery of history have undoubtedly “70 years ago, Comrade Mao Zedong solemn- worried China with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) routinely heaving down ly declared to the world that the PRC was the border with incursions. India has now stared back at that threat and even founded and the Chinese people had stood resisted all attempts to be encircled by China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It has, up. This great event completely reversed China’s miserable fate born from poverty and therefore, managed to subsume aggressive talk points to the larger spread of weakness and being bullied and humiliated bilateral issues of mutual interest and not let them spin the axis. Kashmir won’t over more than 100 years since the advent of be on the table when Modi and Xi meet but the Indian side is not fighting shy of modern times.” The Chinese State media was ecstatic as it said, “China had reaffirmed its discussing it either, should the Chinese President so want. China also would not commitment to global peace and develop- want to face a counter-charge that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) ment.” It added, “We will continue to work ner. Beyond the crypto-politic British colony has witnessed killed by different communist in Gilgit-Baltistan is in disputed territory and, therefore, falls foul of UN resolu- with people from all countries to push for aspect of this tifo, our objective defiant protesters for several Governments around the world jointly building a community with a shared was to remind everyone that the weeks. Interestingly, Hong since 1917. The statistics of vic- tions, too. Yes, it will continue its strategic alliance with Pakistan, will make nois- future for humanity.” spectators and supporters are also Kongers took their campaign tims include deaths through exe- es as a coercive tactic but as a superpower cannot overlook a middling power Many doubted as they watched in awe the actors of the match and respect against Beijing to their stadium, cutions, man-made hunger, like India and act with impunity as before. India won’t be intimidated. DF-17 hypersonic ballistic missile (a hyper- is due to them as much as to a few booing the Chinese national famine, war, deportations and sonic glide vehicle that can deliver both hundred thousand viewers at the A BACKLASH TO anthem before the city’s soccer forced labour. In China alone, 65 Truth be told, both India and China need more convergence than divergence nuclear and conventional payloads) and the other end of the planet.” team lost to Iran in its first million people died while the at this point of time. China is in the middle of an acrid trade war with the US, new-generation road-mobile DF-41, which The message to Beijing con- CHINA’S MIGHT home qualifier for the 2022 Soviet Union accounted for 20 which is now internationalising its treatment of Uighur Muslims as a major rights made its debut in an official parade. Some tinued: “These Tibetan flags can HAS STARTED TO World Cup. million. Cambodia and North 15,000 troops from 59 units, 47 belonging to piss off the League and its new The European Union (EU) Korea accounted for two million violation issue, stymieing any voice that China might raise on the human rights the ground forces and a dozen air-borne shareholders, which are under MANIFEST. A FEW recently issued a statement: “The each. The list is long. plank in Kashmir. The ceaseless protests in Hong Kong and the resurgence of squadrons, participated in the parade. Xi the control of the Chinese State. DAYS BEFORE escalation of violence and contin- Meanwhile, the propaganda Tibetan activists are not doing it any good either. Besides, most nations are now inspected 580 new weapon systems, almost But we will be delighted to renew uing unrest in Hong Kong, machine of the communist all of them were “Made in China”, proving that the experience…” THE PARADE IN including the use of live ammu- regime in Beijing works in full wary of its new Silk Road plan that condemns them to a debt-trapped existence, Beijing’s military industry is truly becoming It is, perhaps, a sign of what BEIJING, A TELLING nition, resulting in critical injuries steam. It published a White compromised both territorially and economically. It, therefore, needs India for self-sufficient. It is a lesson that India has hope- the Financial Review calls a dan- to at least one person, are deeply Paper entitled, “Seeking its absorptive market to sustain its manufacturing heft and would want to work fully noted a few days before the Chinese gerous decade ahead as China’s INCIDENT TOOK troubling. The EU maintains its Happiness for People: 70 Years of President visits Mamallapuram. rise falters: “Economists, defence PLACE IN FRANCE, position that restraint, de-escala- Progress on Human Rights in out an arrangement that doesn’t overlap any multilateral concerns. India, too, However, a backlash to China’s might has planners and security strategists tion and dialogue are the only China.” One of the chapters is on has its own diplomatic battle on Kashmir, justifying its lockdown. Then there is started to manifest. A few days before the have begun testing the consensus WHICH SHOWED way forward.” It further observed: the “Splendid History of China’s the economic slowdown that it needs to get out of. In such a scenario, both parade in Beijing, a telling incident took place around China’s inevitable rise and THAT IT IS NOT “Fundamental freedoms, includ- Human Rights Protection.” sides have little option but to go for incremental realism in ties. Perhaps that’s in France, which showed that it is not just have come up with some surpris- ing the right of assembly of The restive population of the China’s or the US’ neighbours who have to ing predictions.” JUST CHINA’S Hong Kongers, must continue to western Muslim province of the reason why India, too, has not been openly vocal about the protests in Hong face difficulties to accept the so-called peace- ANI said it in different be upheld and the possibility to Xinjiang or the Tibetans, whose Kong and has even clamped down on Tibetan activists from descending on ful rise of the Middle Kingdom. It looked words: “China exhibits Cold War OR THE US’ hold peaceful demonstrations religious freedom has been ruth- Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu, the venue for the informal meeting. China is des- innocuous but at the start of the French Ligue mentality with huge military NEIGHBOURS WHO must be ensured. These rights lessly stifled, will tell you anoth- One’s football match between Olympique parade.” It added: “China regu- must be exercised peacefully.” er story. perate for Huawei to be part of the 5G rollout in India but the latter seems to Lyonnais (OL) and Nantes, an entire wing of larly likes to point the finger at the HAVE TO FACE It is clear that the world will All this should be kept in have given into US’ fears of spying and data theft. So China has gone so far as the Gerland stadium in Lyon displayed a tifo, US for harbouring a ‘Cold War DIFFICULTIES TO not accept another Tiananmen mind when President Xi arrives to say that it will comply with India’s parameters on Huawei and is making nois- a gigantic graphic display organised by thou- mentality’ but nothing speaks of massacre. Though foreign offi- in South India to “informally” sands (or tifosis) of fans. A Tibetan flag. Why? militaristic ambitions and mar- ACCEPT THE cials and experts applauded a meet Prime Minister Narendra es about correcting the trade imbalance, encouraging Indian companies to invest, Simply because China is the club’s second tial glory as a large military SO-CALLED speech by Chinese President Xi, Modi. China is mighty and upgrading the Nathu- La border trade port and lowering tariffs for Indian exports shareholder and the OL management had parade. And no military specta- as Beijing reaffirmed its com- innovative but it is fragile sim- into China. In the end, it will be the economic dimension that will define new decided to reschedule the match to 13:30 cle comes close to the size of the PEACEFUL RISE OF mitment to world peace and ply because it is unable to take hours for a broadcast in China (matches usu- event held in Tiananmen Square THE MIDDLE development, one cannot forget the masses and the world along. diplomatic engagements and tradeoffs. Perhaps the choice of the venue is sig- ally take place at 17:30 or 21:00 hrs). China on October 1.” that communism killed millions Xi’s dream of a new era will nificant. Mamallapuram was a flourishing sea port of the Pallava dynasts for a is simply mighty. It is not only the Gaulish KINGDOM of its own citizens during the remain as long as the Middle long time, who had a thriving relationship with China and had even sent envoys The supporters, known as the “bad tribes who are revolting against past 70 years. Kingdom does not allow a gones” (“gones” is the OL supporters’ nick- the Chinese hegemonic mindset A French book, The Black minimum freedom to its own there during their rule. So Modi and Xi may just work out a new barter deal. name) wrote on their Facebook page: “At the in Hong Kong; lakhs of young Book of Communism — Crimes, people. kick-off, we deployed a tifo representing the people refused to slip under the Terror, Repression, calculated that (The writer is an expert on Generating controversy Tibetan flag accompanied by a free Tibet ban- yoke of Beijing. The former more than 94 million people were India-China relations) The EPCA has called for a generator ban beyond the borders S O U N D BITE It would have been good if A lot of what I’m able to No matter how the interna- Indira Gandhi never sought of Delhi. This has stirred up some trouble for condos & SEZs Rahul Gandhi stayed back as achieve is because of him tional and regional situation votes in the name of the party president. But we must (Ranveer Singh) — in terms changes, the friendship valour of the Army. She esidents of the capital have never had also appreciate the example of how comfortable he is between China and Pakistan gave credit to the security a steadier supply of electricity. Even of moral accountability he with my success, or how has always been unbreakable personnel for winning a Rthough fixed charges have increased has set for everybody. supportive he is. and rock-solid. crucial war for the country. substantially, unit costs have remained the Congress leader Actor Chinese President NCP chief same and supply has been very constant. So —Adhir Chowdhury —Deepika Padukone —Xi Jinping —Sharad Pawar when the Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA), a Supreme Court-monitored body that tracks and takes preventive action L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR on pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), decided to ban the use of generators Free the leaders implying that the country will Strike the right balance venture to develop indigenous- a few years ago, it wasn’t much of a problem ly. India must soon emerge as as unplanned power outages and loadshed- Sir — Ever since the abrogation his refers to the editorial, “SC saves Aarey for now” the preferred destination for ding had been eliminated for the large part. For the past few years, the EPCA of Article 370, there has been a (October 8). The Supreme Court’s directive to the the co-development and co-cre- complete clampdown in the TMaharashtra Government, asking it to stop the ation of an indigenous defence has found itself mired in controversy, particularly with the sealing of illegal shops, Valley. Some positive signs are, felling of trees in Mumbai’s Aarey, is welcome but per- manufacturing ecosystem. but most of its steps have been accepted begrudgingly by capital residents. But however, emerging. Higher sec- haps, much damage has already been done. Authorities KV Seetharamaiah as farmers begin to burn their fields in areas surrounding Delhi, albeit in lesser ondary schools, colleges and of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) had Hassan universities have reopened and already chopped 2,141 of their intended 2,185 trees in numbers than before, the EPCA, like the Delhi Government, is gearing up for the the public transport system, too, the 33-hectare forest patch that was picked for the con- Congress’ downfall predicted pollution and has banned the use of generators. This, not just in Delhi has restarted. struction of a Metro car shed. Even though the MMRC but also in surrounding towns of NCR. And this seems to have raised the hack- Most importantly, in the first has claimed that it has planted 24,000 trees across the major move signalling easing of city to compensate for the loss, an ecosystem such as Sir — With Assembly elections les of residents and industrial units in Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad. curbs on detained Kashmiri lead- that of Aarey will take years to develop. the lead in reducing global warming. Leaders must also in Haryana and Maharashtra The problem is that many of the satellite cities in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh ers after Article 370 was abrogat- What is beyond comprehension is the fact that the realise that development cannot come at the cost of eco- getting closer, the internal crisis do not have a regular power supply. Worse still, with several residential projects ed, a 15-member National Maharashtra Government does not have a policy that logical damage. Ways can be found that can help MMRC within the Congress has only Conference (NC) delegation met defines “forests.” In fact, the Central Government is yet continue with its project. After all, it cannot be denied worsened. The exodus of leaders stalled and many builders not receiving completion certificates or just delays by detained party leaders Farooq to come up with a legal definition for our forests. This that Mumbai needs a better public transport system. A continues and the leadership the authorities in providing electrical connectivity, power from diesel-fired gen- Abdullah and Omar Abdullah in is one glaring aspect that has led to State Governments tough balancing act needs to be done. has failed to inspire confidence erators is the lifeline for several communities. Even when there is power avail- Srinagar. paying scant respect to forest areas. The Aarey episode Devendra Khurana among party members. It is The NC delegation, which also does not bode well at a time when India is taking Bhopal shocking that the grand old able, outages are a regular affair. The swankiest apartments have pollution-spew- was permitted to meet the party is finding it difficult to ing generators working for hours, providing back-up power. Residents have asked Abdullahs by the Jammu & keep its flock together. The pre- the EPCA to be lenient but the body has made a name for itself with its hardline Kashmir Governor, demanded opmental cause, which will be dif- Miles to go which developed J-20, an indige- sent crisis is a direct outcome of that they and other political ficult to achieve without the sup- nously made fifth generation the leadership deficit at the top stance as several traders in Delhi have discovered to their immense cost. That detainees be freed to revive the port of local leaders. aircraft. level. For a diverse country like said, there is one advantage in the winter months: That the dramatic demand political process in the State, Second, it will send a strong Sir — This refers to the editorial, Indigenisation is one area we India, the presence of a strong peak of the hot summer months is much reduced as air-conditioners get switched where Block Development message to the international com- “Welcoming the Rafale” (October never pursued earnestly. The Opposition is a must. The Council elections are scheduled munity that measures are being 9). The first Rafale fighter jet has country has a vibrant defence Congress needs a leader who can off. But what about heating devices?The EPCA’s notice on generators should for October 24. It’s high time that taken to restore normalcy. This now formally joined Indian Air manufacturing ecosystem that pump life into it. wake up the power authorities and developers to get their acts together. There the leaders must be freed without will further strengthen India’s Forces’ (IAF) inventory. This will can help us achieve self-reliance. Zoya is little doubt that diesel generators are polluting and must be switched off if pol- compromising on security. case. Kashmir really needs to help arrest the slide in the IAF’s In this connection, Air Chief Via email lutants get out of hand. If we really want cleaner air, action must be taken or else This bodes well for two rea- open up. operational capability and will, in Marshall RKS Bhadauria has sons. First, their release will help TK Nandanan fact, enhance it. But India needs said that India will not import Send your feedback to: the next generation will continue to ask harder questions from us. the Government further its devel- Chennai to emulate the example of China, the fifth generation fighter jets, [email protected] HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 09 FIRSTCOLUMN Solitude an POINTCOUNTERPOINT THERE IS NO NEED TO DO TAMASHA. WHEN WE IS SHASHTRA PUJA NOT DONE ON VIJAYADASHAMI? urban curse BOUGHT WEAPONS, LIKE THE BOFORS GUN, NO ONE I WANT TO TELL THEM (CONGRESS), THINK ABOUT WENT AND BROUGHT THEM WHILE SHOWING OFF. WHAT SHOULD BE OPPOSED AND WHAT NOT. With the breakdown of the joint family system, —CONGRESS LEADER —UNION HOME MINISTER rising migration, social media addiction and hectic MALLIKARJUN KHARGE AMIT SHAH lives, loneliness has become an epidemic Xi’s agenda decoded PRAKRITI PODDAR In Mamallapuram, Modi and Xi might reaffirm commitments made at the Wuhan n a world of 24/7 internet connectivity and thousands of social media friends and followers, desolation would seem like a mis- Summit while with Nepal the latter will try to expedite delayed Chinese projects Iplaced word. However, the loneliness epidemic is real and it is consuming the entire world. The British Government last year appointed a Minister of Loneliness to address the issue and accord- ing to a study, more than nine million people in England often or always felt alone. Similar demands for Government intervention have been raised in Australia. With the breakdown of traditional joint families, increasing migration, growing disconnect and hectic city lives that leave lit- tle time for socialising, the alienation syndrome is creeping into Indian cities as well. Social media has further compounded the problem by allowing people to connect virtually anytime, there- RISHI GUPTA by diminishing the importance of person-to-person contact. Around 56 million Indians are estimated to be suffering from depression, hinese President Xi Jinping is expected and there are roughly over 200,000 suicides annually. to arrive in India to hold a second infor- Contrary to belief, lonesomeness is not something that impacts Cmal summit with Prime Minister just the elderly. A study by a health insurance provider in the US Narendra Modi at Mamallapuram near Chennai found that millennials and Generation Z were in fact lonelier than from October 11 to 12 and pay a State visit to older generations. In India, a 2017 study by Agewell Foundation Nepal on October 13. The Mamallapuram sum- across 300 districts found that a whopping 47.49 per cent of elder- mit is important for the country as it comes ly people suffer from a feeling of isolation. While we do not have amid escalating tensions in the South Asian a similar survey or data for young Indians, trends in this catego- region, especially between India and Pakistan, after the Modi Government abrogated Article TRADE HAS BEEN ry are expected to be similar. Understandably, the situation is more 370, revoking the special privileges given to pronounced in urban centres where a large number of people live A STRONG POINT Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) by the Constitution. FOR INDIA AND alone, away from the comfort of family and friends. A nation- During the informal meeting, Modi and Xi are wide survey conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health CHINA NOT expected to hold comprehensive talks on a host WAGING WAR and Neuro-Sciences in 2016 estimated that around 13.7 per cent of issues concerning bilateral relations and of the population suffered from different mental illnesses, with exchange views on regional and international AGAINST EACH around 10.6 per cent requiring immediate attention. The study matters of importance. OTHER DESPITE concluded that residents from metro cities, where isolation and Given the growing tension between New ONGOING BORDER stress are more pronounced, had greater prevalence across dif- Delhi and Islamabad post the abrogation of DISPUTES OVER ferent mental disorders. Article 370 and Beijing’s support to Pakistan, THE LINE OF this meeting is critical from China’s standpoint, ACTUAL CONTROL. Even more alarming is the fact that shrinking family sizes and too, considering that India has managed to build breakdown of the joint family system, that provided a much-need- XI MIGHT ASSURE trust and traction with its immediate neighbours INDIA OF A ed social cushion, have led to loneliness among children. Also, — Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives. increasing migration and geographical dislocation result in a loss BALANCED In doing so, India’s “neighbourhood first BUSINESS AS HE of identity among children. Long-term loneliness or lack of peo- policy” has taken centrestage, as it did, soon ambitious use of loans and aid to gain China has attempted to forge diplo- that has belied China’s expectations in ple-to-people connection also has harmful effects on physical after Modi took oath for the second term this DID AT THE influence around the world — and of matic ties with Bhutan, fears of a Tibet- gaining the desired results through the health. Deficiencies in social relationships are associated with an year. His first overseas visit was to the Maldives. WUHAN SUMMIT. its willingness to play hardball to col- like saga repeating itself on its soil have BRI. Second, China’s support to increased risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke. This island nation has proven to be a litmus test WITH REGARD TO lect. always kept Bhutan away from China. Pakistan against India’s decision to Isolation is also associated with increased incidence of mental for Modi’s foreign policy, especially in terms of NEPAL, OTHER However, to undo the damage Despite Beijing’s overtures to abrogate Article 370 and a red carpet health issues like anxiety, depression and a suicidal tendency. It finding a friendly ground due to former THAN THE BRI caused in recent years, Modi was Dhaka, India’s ties with Bangladesh welcome to Prime Minister Imran Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen’s closeness invited to Sri Lanka this year, 28 years have remained strong and mutually Khan before Xi’s trip to Chennai indi- increases the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes. People PLATFORM, with China. The political upheaval in the after former Prime Minister Rajiv beneficial. The recently-concluded cates continuity in Beijing’s strategic who are lonely are also at higher risk of early death as compared RELATIONS HAVE Maldives caused by the imprisonment of a num- IMPROVED IN THE Gandhi’s visit in 1987. From there, visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina cooperation with Pakistan. In such a to people with greater social connections. ber of political leaders, including former Modi sent a strong message to the to New Delhi is a case in point as a situation, China looks weak in its com- In fact, a 2017 study found that social isolation and living AREAS OF President Mohamed Nasheed, had raised strate- SECURITY AND world community that India, along number of important pacts were mitment to fight against global terror- alone boosted the chance of a premature death. Poor coping mech- gic and political concerns in India at that time. with its neighbours, would fight ter- signed by the two neighbours. The ism. Third is the ongoing trade deficit anisms, addictions and compulsive behaviour are found to be more The political instability in the Maldives had lim- INFRASTRUCTURE rorism by visiting the St Anthony’s growing manufacturing industry in between India and China. In 2018, common among people who are alone. Among the elderly, lone- ited India’s options and even though Nasheed DEVELOPMENT Church in Kochchikade, where dead- Bangladesh is certainly a promising India’s trade deficit with China liness is also associated with increased cognitive decline and wors- had called upon New Delhi to intervene, it had ly attacks had killed hundreds of peo- alternative for India away from China. accounted for $57.86 billion and in the ening of health. According to experts in the field of mental health, abstained from making any moves in the ple during Easter celebrations. As an In the case of Nepal, China has current year, India’s exports to China for those battling with the feeling of being alone, there is no bet- domestic matters of the island nation. indicator of New Delhi’s growing been treading with caution. While it have declined by 1.62 per cent. Trade Nasheed had also alleged that Yameen want- has failed to formulate a unified South has been a strong point for the two ter therapy than maintaining ties with immediate and extended clout, Modi also addressed the Sri ed to sell land to Beijing for the construction Lankan Parliament during his visit and Asian policy due to its different inter- countries not waging war against each family members. of a Chinese base in the Indian Ocean and was became the first Indian Prime Minister ests and equations with each of the other despite ongoing border dis- While it is difficult to reverse social evolution, steps can be leading the country into debt by borrowing and only the second foreign leader countries involved, attempts to attract putes over the Line of Actual Control. taken to help individuals better cope with being alone and find money from China for infrastructure projects. after British Premier David Cameron them have been made on a similar note Xi might assure India of a balanced ways to strike real friendships. In the case of children and teenagers, This had proved to be a critical time for India’s to visit Jaffna in the war-ravaged since the launch of the Belt and Road business as he did at the Wuhan parents need to spend quality time conversing with their offspring. maritime security. However, with the new northern province and hand over Initiative (BRI). Under the initiative, Summit. More often than not, in their ambition to raise super achieving Government coming to power in the Maldives homes built with the help of Indian China managed to bring Nepal on With regard to Nepal, other than children, many parents tend to lose out on cultivating a human in 2018 led by democratic President Ibrahim assistance. Continuing India’s attempt board despite initial hesitation in the BRI platform, relations have connection with their young. So, the kids spend the entire day Solih, the two countries have begun a new level to foster a strong relationship with its Kathmandu, which was reflected in the improved in the areas of security and running from school to coaching and activity classes. At the end of engagement in the development and maritime neighbours under the “neighborhood last-minute decision by the Himalayan infrastructure development. of the day, there is little time left for having a real conversation sectors. This bonhomie was reflected in first policy,” Modi visited Bhutan for kingdom just before the first BRI Considering the achievements President-elect Solih’s invitation to Modi to the second time in August 2019 and Summit was to take place on May made at the Wuhan Summit that had with the child. It is important for parents to have a close (not just attend his swearing-in ceremony. held a comprehensive discussion with 2015. Though at first, cooperation helped India and China normalise parental) but friendly connection with their children as daily con- The challenges for India have not been lim- Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay under the initiative proved to be their chaotic relations amid the versations keep them invested in their growing up. Parents must ited to Pakistan and the Maldives only. The Tshering. He pointed out that “Bhutan promising, especially in building the Doklam incident, the two leaders also encourage children to develop bonds with extended family increasing Chinese presence in Sri Lanka also has a special place in the heart of 130 trans-Himalayan railway corridor should be able to reaffirm their com- members on whom they can fall back upon in times of need. has New Delhi worried. The Chinese investment crore Indians” as time and again, between China and Nepal and provid- mitments to abide by the “strategic People must guard against technologically-induced loneliness. in the Hambantota port and using it for strate- India’s friendship with it has stood firm ing access to Chinese ports to Nepal, guidance” issued at Wuhan to Especially for those living alone, it is advisable not to seek exces- gic and commercial purposes is a well-account- against all odds. Despite the challenges the feasibility of these projects is still strengthen communication, under- sive comfort in their digital device. Instead step out of the house, ed Chinese debt-trap. After failing to repay the that had emerged during the Doklam in question. standing and trust-building during the join a community or cultural organisation and make new friends. loans taken from Beijing for building the port, dispute with China, the two countries On the other hand, the Chinese upcoming summit. On the other hand, Also, given the hectic urban job culture, workplaces must strive Sri Lanka leased it to China for 99 years. The managed to keep their relationship Foreign Minister and State Councillor Xi will try to expedite the completion transfer of the port and 15,000 acres of land strong. India’s equation with Bhutan Wang Yi’s visit to Nepal last month saw of Chinese projects in Nepal that to offer a better work-life balance to employees and institute reg- around it gave China control of territory just a has not only been a success cultural- advancement in Sino-Nepalese have been marred by delays and cor- ular availability of a counsellor to help staff cope with displace- few hundred miles off the shores of India and ly and historically but has also result- engagement in various sectors. The ruption. ment and isolation. a strategic foothold along a critical commercial ed in great cooperation in sectors like agenda of Xi’s impending visit to (The writer is doctoral candidate, (The writer is an expert in mental health and director of a and military waterway. The Hambantota port hydroelectricity and infrastructure India and Nepal is obvious. One is to Centre for South Asian Studies, wellness company) case is one of the most vivid examples of China’s development. Though over the years understand the regional environment Jawaharlal Nehru University) India can survive a plastic ban Industry bodies, working at lightning speed, had churned up statistical reports on how a ban on single-use plastics would have multi-sectoral effects. Wonder why these panels never thought of bringing out reports on how single-use plastics were causing harm to the environment? single-use plastics are a 2020. Later, that dead- ers and begin a meaningful research on what neither the Government nor the cor- prime threat to the environ- line was revised to alternatives for plastic packaging. But porate sector is able to do, bat for the envi- ment due to the sheer vol- 2022, no doubt under instead of this, these bodies are now lob- ronment with no intention for profit and umes in which they are used. pressure from indus- bying for further postponing the ban. This no strings attached. And, in the absence of a strict tries who have been up raises a pertinent question as to who is bat- Once the people of the country begin disposal policy and set-up, in arms against the ban. ting for the cause of the environment? the movement for a better and cleaner the accumulation of this This is characteris- Could industry bodies not have worked environment, the vested profit-based toxic substance is spiralling tic of an economy that closely with the Government and the cor- interests will have to take a backseat. The beyond belief. puts prosperity ahead of porate sector and found a viable alterna- Government, too, will have to acknowledge KOTA SRIRAJ As a result, not only are environmental well- tive to plastic till now? that since a clean environment is a basic birds, animals and even being. Industry bodies The Government and the National right of every citizen, it must take priori- rime Minister Narendra Modi’s aquatic creatures suffering like the Federation of Green Tribunal must pull up these bod- ty over other concerns raised by various recent announcement that India after unknowingly consum- Indian Chambers of ies and ask for clarification on the one- pressure groups. Pwould phase out single-use plastics ing the substance that chokes Commerce and sided reports presented by them instead The image of the Government will also by 2022 has given the industry a few more them and also blocks their Industry (FICCI) had of capitulating to their demands and improve in the eyes of the common man years to live but has deprived the environ- intestines, humans are suffer- raised major concerns postponing the ban. Unfortunately in when it prioritises the health of the peo- ment of that many years of freedom from ing as micro-plastics enter over the proposed ban. India there is no apex non-profit represen- ple over the health of balance sheets of the this toxic material. their bloodstream. Single- These bodies, working tative body that fights for the cause of the corporate sector. A ban on single-use plas- Experts were elated when Modi had use plastics block gutters at lightning speed, had environment. As a result, nature has tic is a step in the right direction. But delay declared from the ramparts of the historic and storm drains, creating churned up statistical always and will continue to “adjust” with in implementation of the same is an evi- Red Fort on August 15 that single-use plas- many civic problems. reports on how a ban everyone’s requirements. This flexibility dence of the lack of concrete resolve. If tic would be banned soon, as it had raised The worst example of on single-use plastics might mean the ultimate demise of the India could withstand demonetisation expectations of a major respite for the envi- single-use plastics is the would have multi-fac- world as we know it today. But then, who that was implemented overnight and ronment. However, the euphoria was multi-layered packaging used toral effects on indus- is bothered? Not our political masters for weather Goods and Service Tax-related short-lived and obviously pulling the plug for storing tobacco products tries. It presents a curi- sure. complications, can it not manage without on a widely used item on a short run-up like gutkha. Many other eatables like but has always stopped short of biting the ous case as to why these bodies never The Father of the Nation, Mahatma single-use plastics? It sure can. But the would have been difficult, particularly in chocolates, biscuits, chips and liquid food proverbial bullet. On World Environment thought of bringing out reports on how Gandhi, always relied on mass movements resolve of the people is ineffective without the current dismal economic scenario. products are also packed in them. Day 2018, the then Environment Minister single-use plastics were causing harm to as the basis for behavioural change. This the will of the Government. Having said this, India would have done India has been toying with the idea of Harsh Vardhan had announced that sin- the environment. Industry bodies have had is what we need today, a mass movement (The writer is an environmental well to have put the ban on a fast track as banning single-use plastic for a long time gle-use plastics would be phased out by ample time to coordinate with stakehold- that can inspire the common man to do journalist) HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019 money 10 CAPSULE India slips 10 places to SBI cuts lending rates th for 6th time since April 68 on global index PNS n MUMBAI "In view of the festival season and PNS n NEW DELHI est outside Africa and signifi- The State Bank Group on Singapore dislodges US from top spot cantly below the South Asian Wednesday revised its mar- extending the benefits to customers Tea exports remain India has moved down 10 places average. ginal cost of funds-based lend- across all segments, we have to rank 68th on an annual Besides, India needs to grow ing (MCLR) rates by a mar- reduced our MCLR by 10 bps across stagnant in first global competitiveness index, its skills base, while its product ginal 10 basis points across all 8 months of 2019 largely due to improvements market efficiency is under- tenors but steeply revised all tenors," the bank said in a witnessed by several other mined by a lack of trade open- down the pricing on savings statement KOLKATA: Tea exports from economies, while Singapore has ness and the labour market is deposits under Rs 1 lakh by a India remained virtually stagnant in the first eight replaced the US as the world's characterised by a lack of work- 25 bps to 3.25 percent. months of 2019 from January most competitive economy. er rights' protections, insuffi- This is the sixth reduction in SBI. which controls a fifth of to August, according to Tea India, which was ranked ciently developed active labour the lending rates by the largest the system, has also slashed its Board data. During the period 58th in the annual Global market policies and critically lender since April. retail term deposits and bulk from January to August 2019, Competitiveness Index com- low participation of women. While the MCLR reduction term deposits rates by 10 bps tea exports stood at 162.18 piled by Geneva-based World With a ratio of female work- is effective October 10, the and 30 bps respectively for million kilograms, as Economic Forum (WEF), is ers to male workers of 0.26, revision in savings bank one-year to less than two- compared to 162.15 million kg among the worst-performing India has been ranked very low deposits rates will be from years effective October 10. in the same period last year, it BRICS nations along with at 128th place. India is also November 1, the bank said in MCLR reduction follows a said. Offtake by CIS countries, Brazil (ranked even lower than Announcing its latest index, the WEF said ranked low at 118th in terms a statement. The one-year 25 bps cut in the repo rate by India at 71st this year). of meritocracy and incentivi- MCLR, to which all the lend- RBI last week. But the effective which figure among the top on Wednesday India ranks high in terms of importers traditionally, are Announcing its latest index, sation and at 107th place for ing rates, barring those retail rate reduction is still way lower in the current eight the WEF said on Wednesday macroeconomic stability and market size, skills. loans linked to the repo rate behind the RBI cuts, which has months at 36.63 million kg as India ranks high in terms of while its financial sector is relatively deep In the overall ranking, India since October 1, are linked to, in five successive actions low- macroeconomic stability and is followed by some of its is set at 8.05 percent as against ered the repo rates to a decadal against 41.35 million kg and stable despite the high delinquency registered during January to market size, while its financial neighbours including Sri 8.15 per cent earlier. low of 5.15 percent. The bank August 2018. The other major sector is relatively deep and sta- rate, which contributes to weakening the Lanka at 84th place, "In view of the festival sea- has also adopted repo rate as importing nation Iran showed ble despite the high delin- soundness of its banking system Bangladesh at 105th, Nepal at son and extending the benefits view of the adequate liquidity the external benchmark for all a steep jump at 40.96 million quency rate, which contributes 108th and Pakistan at 110th to customers across all seg- in the system, it has also floating rate loans for MSMEs, kg during January to August to weakening the soundness of place. ments, we have reduced our revised interest rate on savings and retail products like hous- 2019 as compared to 17.98 its banking system. Besides, India also punches case of India, the WEF said, The WEF said the drop of 10 MCLR by 10 bps across all bank deposits (with balances ing and auto loans from million kg in the previous eight India is ranked also high at above its development status while flagging limited ICT places in India's position to tenors," the bank said in a up to Rs 1 lakh) from 3.50 per- October 1. In July, months. 15th place in terms of corpo- when it comes to innovation, (information, communications 68th place may look dramatic, statement. cent to 3.25 percent effective SBI had introduced floating rate governance, while it is which is well ahead of most and technology) adoption, but the decline in the country's The bank further said in November 1. rate home loans. ranked second globally for emerging economies and on poor health conditions and competitiveness score is rela- shareholder governance, the par with several advanced low healthy life expectancy. tively small. A number of sim- WEF study showed. In terms economies, the report said. The WEF said the healthy ilarly-placed economies includ- of the market size, India is But, these positive metrics life expectancy, where India has ing Colombia, South Africa Sensex surges ranked third, while it has got contrast with major short- been ranked 109th out of total and Turkey improved over the Edelweiss to prop retail the same rank for renewable comings in some of the basic the 141 countries surveyed for past year and hence have over- over 600 points, energy regulation. enablers of competitiveness in the index, is one of the short- taken India. credit biz through co-lending Nifty above 11,300 Tata Motors launches Tigor EV with Mphasis, pact with 4 PSU banks PNS n MUMBAI extended range Equity mutual fund inflow hits Equity benchmark BSE n NEW DELHI: Tata Motors on Oodrive sign PNS NEW DELHI Sensex surged over 645 Wednesday launched Tigor EV points to close at 38,177.95 with an extended range to 4-month low in September partnership deal Edelweiss Financial Services on Wednesday, propelled cater to both fleet and looks to strengthen business by gains in banking, finan- n n personal segment customers PNS NEW DELHI PNS BENGALURU in retail credit segment cial and metal stocks. with price starting at Rs 9.44 through co-lending pacts After opening on a cau- lakh (ex-showroom Delhi after Equity mutual funds witnessed Mphasis, an information with State Bank of India, tious note, the 30-share deducting government a net inflow of around Rs technology solutions Bank of Baroda, Central index gained momentum subsidies). The vehicle, which 6,489 crore in September, the provider specialising in Bank of India and Punjab in afternoon trade. It final- now comes with 213 km of lowest in the last four months, cloud and cognitive ser- National Bank. ly closed at 38,177.95, range, qualifies for incentives due to profit-booking by vices, on Wednesday Edelweiss said the LP-GP showing a rise of 645.97 under the FAME II scheme for investors after a rally in mar- announced that it has signed (Limited Partners-General points or 1.72 per cent. commercial usage. The model, kets following a reduction in partnership agreement with Partners) model, where Similarly, the 50-share NSE which comes in three trims, corporate tax. French group Oodrive. NBFCs partner with capital Nifty zoomed 186.90 points would be available across 30 According to data by the Oodrive, which provides providers like banks, global or 1.68 per cent to finish at cities. "Tigor EV Extended Association of Mutual Funds digital workplace solutions and domestic institutional 11,313.30. Range model aptly addresses in India (Amfi), open-ended for professionals to share, investors will help the sector of balance sheet and expects On the Sensex chart, the requirements of longer equity schemes witnessed an save and sign their sensitive focus on key capabilities in that the strong well capi- IndusInd Bank was the range applications and also infusion of Rs 6,609 crore, data, will integrate its origination, product inno- talised state banks will be key biggest gainer, spurting 5.45 provides higher revenue while there was an outflow of CertSign digital signature vation, underwriting and drivers of gradual liquidity per cent, followed by Bharti earning potential for our Rs 120 crore from close-ended solution with Wynsure, recoveries. The company said transmission to NBFCs. Airtel, ICICI Bank, SBI, commercial customers," Tata equity plans, translating into a Morningstar Investment saw an outflow of Rs 1.58 lakh Mphasis' core software solu- it has executed the LP-GP The company said festive M&M, Kotak Bank, Tata Motors Head-Sales Electric net equity inflow of Rs 6,489 Adviser India. crore. tion for the insurance indus- model successfully in its ARC season will be closely watched Steel and HDFC Bank. On Vehicle Business Ashesh Dhar crore in September. In com- "Investors will look for cues Among debt-oriented try, the Bengaluru-head- (asset reconstruction com- for signs of green shoots of the other hand, Yes Bank was said in a statement. The new parison, net inflows in equity for a broad-based economic schemes, liquid funds -- with quartered company said. pany) business and has returning consumer confi- the biggest loser with 5.26 version builds on the success and equity-linked saving recovery before making larger investments in cash assets such By integrating Oodrive's employed own capital of dence and the slew of recent per cent decline. Other lag- of the earlier Tigor EV, which schemes stood at Rs 9,090 allocation towards equities," he as treasury bills, certificates of CertSign digital signature about Rs 9,000 crore and government measures will gards were Hero Motocorp, is already deployed with crore in August. added. deposit and commercial paper solution, Mphasis is able to manages additional assets of go a long way in restoring HCL Tech, ITC, TCS, several fleets and government Such inflows stood at Rs Despite the decline in for shorter horizon — saw an offer a new digital subscrip- Rs 39,000 crore. confidence. Infosys, ONGC and Bajaj departments, he added. 8,092 crore in July, Rs 7,585 inflows, the asset base of equi- outflow of Rs 1.41 lakh crore. tion process, ensuring "Corporate credit oppor- "We expect the current Auto, falling up to 2.65 to per crore in June and Rs 4,968 ty mutual funds increased to Besides, gold exchange-trad- paperless signature authen- tunity will be captured in our dislocation will unwind grad- cent. Stock markets were crore in May. Rs 7.57 lakh crore in ed funds witnessed an infusion tication and online contrac- asset management business ually over the next three to closed on Tuesday on "Investors continue to invest September from Rs 7.16 lakh of Rs 44 crore against an tual value, it said in a state- with global funds. Retail four quarters led by easy liq- account of 'Dussehra'. into equity funds through SIPs crore in the preceding month. inflow of Rs 145 crore in ment. credit opportunity will be uidity. Banks have received The rupee was trading 3 while lumpsum flows remain Overall, mutual fund August. CertSign complies with captured through our co- fresh infusions of capital, we paise lower at 70.98 against a mixed bag. There was some schemes witnessed a redemp- The outflow has pulled the General Security lending agreements with 4 expect the Partial Credit the US dollar (intra-day). profit-booking by investors tion of Rs 1.52 lakh crore last down the asset base of the MF Repository and the elDAS nationalised banks - SBI, Guarantee Scheme will be Brent futures, the global oil after the market rally post the month as compared to an industry, comprising 44 play- European regulations, which BOB, CBI and PNB," it said operational soon and big benchmark, rose 0.93 per Ashoka Buildcon corporate tax reduction inflow of Rs 1.02 lakh crore in ers, by 4 per cent to Rs 24.51 are currently the highest in its interim financial ticket recoveries via NCLT cent to USD 87.78 per barrel. bags Rs 314 cr announcement," said Kaustubh August. The massive redemp- lakh crore in September-end standards in the market for update. The company said it will also deliver fresh liquid- Asian markets were mixed Belapurkar, Director - tions could be attributed to from Rs 25.47 lakh crore at sensitive data protection, continues to maintain liq- ity to the banks," Edelweiss following concerns over the project in Kerala Manager Research at debt-oriented schemes, which end-August. according to the statement. uidity at nearly 15-20 per cent Financial Services said. US-China trade negotiations. NEW DELHI: Ashoka Buildcon on Wednesday said it has bagged a Rs 314 crore order for a project in Kerala. The MAKERS OF RAFALE’S ENGINE project has to be completed in Sub-K raises Rs 75 cr funding from Denmark firm 24 months from the date of DON'T TERRORISE US ON TAX: SAFRAN PNS n HYDERABAD Sub-K facilitates afford- ing investors, Michael & Susan commencement of the work, able financial services, Dell Foundation, Accion and the company said in a BSE BASIX Sub-K iTransactions including loans, savings and Nordic Microfinance Initiative filing. "The company has PNS n PARIS Engines Olivier Andries system is not terorrising us," he Limited, a city-based fintech payments to more than three (NMI)." received an order from SRIT revealed plans for nearly USD said. company focused on financial million under-banked house- Maj Invest India Managing India Pvt Ltd for Kerala State India should provide an attrac- 150 million investment in the The minister responded by inclusion, has raised Series C holds and micro-enterprises Director and Partner David Information Technology tive business environment and country towards training and assuring him that India is com- round of Rs 75 crore from across India on behalf of Paradiso said, "We are high- Infrastructure Ltd, Smart not "terrorise us" with its tax and maintenance. mitted to providing the "right Maj Invest, a Denmark-based multiple banks as a business ly impressed by what Sub-K Infrastructure Project," it said. customs rules, the CEO of the However, the CEO called on climate" for investments under asset management company, correspondent. has achieved so far in creat- The project, valued at Rs French engine manufacturer India for more support on its tax the 'Make in India' initiative. a press release from the com- BASIX Sub-K Managing ing real value through an 313.72 crore, involves behind the Rafale fighter jet told structure. "India is set to become Singh also invited Safran to pany said on Wednesday. Director and CEO Sasidhar innovative business model. conducting survey, supply of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh the third largest commercial participate in the DefExpo in Sub-K plans to utilise the Thumuluri said, "We will be We are excited to work along- poles and installation, laying of on Wednesday while announc- the Rafale jets acquired by India, market for aviation and we are Lucknow in February next year, funds for product innovation able to continue to invest in side the promoters, co- the overhead and underground ing that the company plans to gave a presentation of its facili- keen to create a strong mainte- an invitation that was accepted and strengthening the IT plat- innovations and increase our investors and management optic fiber cable, on existing invest nearly USD 150 million ty to the minister who took a tour nance and repair base in India by the company which designs form that would position the reach multi-fold, thanks to to continue providing top- electricity poles, supply, in the country. of the assembly line of the com- to serve customers," Andries and develops engines for civil company as a preferred fintech Maj Invest who shares our class financial service while installation, testing and French multinational Safran, pany near the French capital. said. and military aircraft at its assem- as well as distribution partner vision of creating a world class looking to create realsocial commissioning of non-IT the manufacturer of the M88 During the presentation, "But we need to make sure bly line at Villaroche in Reau, for banks and financial insti- vehicle for catalysing inclusive impact in the regions we items, the filing added. state of the art engines fitted in CEO the of Safran Aircraft that the Indian tax and customs near Paris. tutions, it said. growth, along with our exist- serve." Britain preparing to ‘take back control' at WTO Govt extends Aadhaar seeding PNS n GENEVA Washington announced that date for PM-Kisan plan For those of you worried about where we might starting October 18, it would Britain is looking forward to have been for 45 years, let me reassure you: slap tariffs on USD 7.5 billion PNS n NEW DELHI "taking back control" of its Britain is back worth of European goods in trade policy after it exits the — LIZ TRUSS retaliation against illegal subsi- The government on Wednesday European Union later this dies for Airbus, with the tariffs extended Aadhaar seeding date month, a government minister hitting everything from French to avail Rs 6,000 benefit under told the World Trade than ever — that that Britain's exit from the bloc cheeses to Scotch whisky. "Some Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Organization Wednesday. Britain and other would be beneficial the country, may be content to live in a world Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Scheme till Speaking at a WTO confer- WTO members and also for the international of rising trade tensions and tit- November 30.The decision was ence, International Trade fly the flag for trading system, which current- for-tat tariffs, a world in which, taken in the meeting of the Secretary Liz Truss said her free trade," she ly finds itself under attack. "We for example, the good people of Cabinet Committee on Economic country was preparing to seize said. will use our new-found freedom America are deprived of the Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime told media after the meeting. "a golden opportunity." Britain Her com- to champion free, fair, rules- chance to sample excellent Minister Narendra Modi. The date has been extend- will be able "to determine our ments came as based international trade with Scotch whisky," Truss said. "Cabinet has decided to ed to help farmers ahead of own trade policy for the first have been for 45 years, let me diplomats. Brexit talks the WTO at its centre," she said. "But this is not a world that relax till 30th November 2019, rabi (winter) sowing, he said. time in almost half a century reassure you: Britain is back." In a statement released between Britain and US President Donald Trump I want to see, and when we the mandatory requirement of The minister said over 7 and retake our seat at the WTO Truss was addressing a closed- before her address, she claimed the European Union teetered on has repeatedly attacked the take our independent seat Aadhaar seeding for release of crore farmers have already as a fully independent, sover- door event hosted by the "Britain is on the verge of tak- the brink of collapse just three WTO and has launched bruis- around the WTO table, I can benefits under Pradhan benefited under the PM-Kisan eign nation," she said, accord- International Chamber of ing back control of its trade pol- weeks ahead of the deadline for ing trade wars with China espe- assure you we will be unapolo- Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, under which Rs 6,000 ing to a written version of her Commerce, attended by British icy." "We live in an increasing- finding a deal for an orderly cially, but also with European getic in fighting the forces of after 1st August, 2019," is being provided to each speech. "For those of you wor- businesses such as BT and min- ly protectionist world and it is departure. allies. protectionism, in favour of Information and Broadcasting farmer in three equal install- ried about where we might ing firm Anglo American, and vitally important — now more Truss insisted in her address Earlier this month, genuinely free trade." Minister Prakash Javadekar ments. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Thursday October 10, 2019 A JOURNEY TO FIND REAL HYDERABAD oshe Dayan’s work I am today. I have changed a out money. The Indian art spreads colour lot from who I was, emotion- market has been growing very and gives struc- ally and intellectually. In our fast over the years and its huge M ture to the little country, academic activities today. Artists need not feel things that go do not allow much space for deprived of funds as before. unnoticed in other things like art, music One has to sharpen his or her everyday life. His paintings and sports. Schooling is the tools first and tap the right remind us that our world is time when artists are put to a opportunities. There will be filled with all kinds of beau- slow death. It would have challenges to face and rough tiful colours, especially the hap- paths to traverse but these are light in the sky at different common in all jobs.” times of the day. For Moshe, Speaking about his future the practice of art is an body of work he says, “I have expression of his expe- Drawing just started my work and I riences with his sur- have plans to diversify, both in roundings and aims inspirations from terms of technique and theme. to showcase the My next project may probably importance of everyday life is part of an be on the theme of everyday life thr- Hyderabad. I want to portray ough his exhibitions. artist's creative process. a Hyderabad that is different Speaking about his from the regular and stereo- journey and his pre- ARUN DANIEL typed image that people have sent exhibition, of it. This is my search for Dayan says, YELLAMATY speaks to a Hyderabad’s soul.” “Like all chil- Hyderabad-based artist Moshe Dayan’s exhibition, Painting is my full-time dren I was ‘And Trance Everywhere...’ job now and I don’t think born an who wants to bring out the started pursuing it seri- a couple of meetings they curated by Ruchi Sharma and that this is a field without artist. It ously. I learnt from what- granted me a solo show soon is being held at the Gallery might be just special from the ordinary ever sources I could lay after. It was a delightful sur- Cafe till October 21. money. The Indian art that I did not my hands on, books, vi- prise and a great moral boost market has been growing let the artist in deos, people and so on.” for me. It has now opened very fast over the years me die in due Moshe, who has set up with a fairly good reception. I MOSHE'S and it is huge today. course of time, his first ever solo exhibi- am happy that my work has the way it usual- pened tion, says, “This is my first finally found the right chan- PAINTINGS REMIND Artists need not feel ly happens. I still with me too. Somehow, I solo exhibition. I never dreamt nels. I know I have a long way deprived of funds as remember the paintings I survived that phenomenon. I that I would be doing a show to go but the beginning, I sin- US THAT OUR made in my childhood. I used kept my passion alive and at Kalakriti this early but I had cerely feel, is great.” WORLD IS FILLED before to collect red mud from the went on drawing and painting. a feeling that if I am good at When asked if one can MOSHE DAYAN roads in my village, make However, my entry into pro- something then I need the make money out of this career, WITH ALL KINDS OF ARTIST paint out of it and draw on the fessional art is rather recent. A right place to showcase it. So he says, “Painting is my full- walls of houses. It’s a long jour- few years ago, I decided to I sent my profile to the gallery time job now and I don’t BEAUTIFUL ney from that point to where make a career out my art and a couple of months ago. After think that this is a field with- COLOURS

Dedicating sculptures to parents and nature

yderabad-based Dr Snehalatha Prasad has Hyderabad-based been bagging laurels in various sculpting events sculptor Dr H and has been participating in art symposiums across Snehalatha Prasad, India. For one of her sculptures titled ‘Parents and Daughter’ in Udaipur she who won the Great was given the Great Asia Woman’s Achiever Award by the Central gov- Asia Woman’s ernment. Speaking to The Pioneer, Dr Achiever Award, is all REMEMBERING Snehalatha says, “I completed my PhD in arts from Jaipur University. My art career began with graphic set to showcase her paintings and later I was attracted towards sculptures. Mother Nature is work across India, my inspiration. I did many sculptures to date. Many think that women can’t reports V SATEESH make sculptures because of the time and effort it takes to make one art- REDDY work. But that is wrong. With utmost concentration, anyone can make a She said that sculptors need vari- BAPU sculpture.” ous tools and stones to create an art arvathy Kumar and Anita Peter About getting the Great work. She adds, “There are dan- p enthralled audience at the Shilparamam Asia Woman’s Achiever gers related with what we do amphitheatre with bhajans and Award, she says, “The since we work with big stones. Mohiniyattam. The Mohiniyattam, named award inspired me to Despite these worries, I like to ‘Mohaname Gandhi’, was performed by Anita create many beautiful Painting in Abstract Realism’ narrates “Haryana Chief Minister Manohar continue my work because I along with her students Sharanya, Pooja, installations all over the story of Indian art history. For this Lal Khattar inaugurated the art show love it. I love to tour all over Sandhya, Samridhi, Vyapti and Rukmini. India. ‘Parents and work, she made it into the Limca Book and appreciated my work. I did two India to install my work.” Mohanamme Gandhi was conceptualised in Telugu Daughter’ explains of World Records for attempting the sculptures of 13 feet and 18 feet each She is also giving space for specifically for Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting his the importance of largest painting spanning 64 feet. during the Haryana art programme.” youngsters to hone skills in dedication towards the struggle for freedom and also support that parents Recently, she showcased her work at Dr Snehalatha, who feels that there art at her workshop, Sneha his belief in action than words. Sri Lakshmajirao, dir- provide to their a solo exhibition at the Art Entrance is no support for sculptors in Telugu Arts. She said that ector ICCR, was one of the guests at the event. daughters to pursue Gallery, Kala Ghoda Association, states, explains, “The Telugu states are she is planning to their passion.” Mumbai. not giving any priority for sculptors. help youngsters Dr Snehalatha Recently, she also participated in These state governments must by conducting wants to promote two art symposiums in Haryana con- encourage sculptors to make beauti- various pro- ICCR held bhajans and the greatness of the ducted by the Cultural Department of ful art pieces. Everyone talks about grammes Mohiniyattam at Indian art at an Haryana. In the symposium, she encouraging artists but in reality it is soon. international level made her sculptures to reflect the not happening. I’m requesting the Shilparamam in an ode too. One of her work Guru Nanak teachings to people and Telangana State government to to Mahatma Gandhi ‘64-Feet Fusion about Maata Mansa Devi. She shares, encourage local sculptors.” 12

Hyderabad Thursday October 10, 2019 what’s brewing? PARTY CITY GUIDE l Shoba and Sunil

COMEDY EVENT FUNNY BUZZNESS HYDERABAD COMIC CON 2019 l Funny l India’s greatest Buzzness is a well pop-culture event known comedy is back! Buy the gig series by Buzz coolest collectibles, Kya Entertainment comics and has been accessories; watch instrumental in exclusive stage bringing up sessions and several artists. performances; take Stand up Comic part in celebrity and creator meet & greets and l Shila Vir Das shall be experience world-class exhibits from your favourite performing at the studios and franchises at Hyderabad Comic Con event on on 12 and 13 October, 2019, between 11:00 am October 20 at 6 and 8:00 pm at Hitex Exhibition Center. Trade Fair l Saritha and Prasad pm at HICC. Office Building, Izzathnagar, Kothaguda, Hyderabad, Telangana BAS KAR BASSI L'ARGENT (MONEY) AN lThis is a show where comedian Anubhav l l Sonnal Cinephiles Film Club EVENT FOR Singh Bassi will tell you is screening a film, an honest story about L'argent on October his career choices and A CAUSE 16 at Lamakaan from lifestyle. ‘Bas Kar Bassi’ CI Hyderabad Deccan organised is what he said to 7 pm onwards. It is a Casino Royale in the city recently. himself when he was French drama about J Smoky Pitara, a popular food fired from his last job. an innocent man joint in the city, hosted the event. The show will be held victimised by an Several socialites from around the till October 16 at arrogant upper-class city who turned up at the venue Kulapati Munshi delinquent and a enjoyed the Sadan, King Koti, programme. greedy shop owner who goes on a downward Basheer Bagh. spiral into a life of crime.

CHUHAL ART AND CULTURE l Kissago Theatre is l Madhuri staging a play Chuhal INDIAN PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL on October 12 at l Lamakaan from 8 pm. The fifth edition of The story begins when the Indian Sudheer comes to ‘see’ Photography Aarti for marriage and Festival will be held goes on to evaluate, till October 20 at through these two various locations in characters, the Hyderabad. IPF is an existentialist tussle between what one has to be international vs what one wants to be, how one chooses to photography festival live vs how one wishes to live. which showcases various events, including talks, discussions and more.

EXHIBITION ART STROKES lDr Shikha Agnihotri l Pandey is exhibiting her Rekha and Saritha artwork at the Alliance THOLU BOMMALATA Francaise Gallery from l October 11 to October NIFT Hyderabad in collaboration with Govt of 18 between 10 am and 7 Telangana is conducting an event, Tholu pm. She has conducted Bommalata demonstration and performance many solo shows all today at Phoenix Arena from 6:30 pm onwards. over India. l Dimpul GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, please send your details along with a poster and contact number to [email protected]

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Hyderabad Thursday October 10, 2019 tollywood Charan will be seen as a younger version of Chiru in the film. His episodes GOVERNOR PRAISES CHIRU FOR SYE RAA... will form the flashback portions of the film, finds NAGARAJ GOUD CHARAN to act in DAD's next

with elangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, along with her family watched Megastar Chiranjeevi-starrer Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy at a private screening, in Hyderabad earlier this week. Heaping high praise on the film and Chiranjeevi in particular, T she said the film was a perfect tribute to father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 150th birth anniversary (the film released on October 2). “The story links both Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as Narasimha Reddy was backed by Raja Paandi. I was fascinated by Chiranjeevi’s appearance and the way he lived the role emotionally. It’s an inspiring film for the KORATALA Chiranjeevi and Charan at the launch event of their next film younger generation of the country. The film should cross Telugu states and reach people all over the country. I appreciate brother Chiranjeevi and he should be ‘chiranjeevi’ forever to make such films. I appeal to youngsters to watch the film,” she egastar Chiranjeevi’s film with director wraps up S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR,” says a source close midway to honour his Bollywood commitments. said post the screening. Earlier, Chiranjeevi, film’s director Surender Reddy and costume designer Sushmita received the Koratala Siva, which was in development to the development. There’s also a strong buzz that Suresh Selvarajan, whose assembly set was a talking Governor’s family. for over a year, has been launched on the Koratala is looking at a Bollywood heroine to be the point when BAN released, has been repeated for this auspicious occasion of Dussera in film’s leading lady. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Huma film as well. So is national award-winning editor m Hyderabad. The yet-to-be-titled film is a Qureshi makes the cut, the source adds further. Sreekar Prasad. However, the joint production venture between On the technical front, the mak- music director seems to be a V. Vinayak’s acting gig, Konidela Production Company and Matinee ers have all bases covered. problem for the makers. Seenayya, was launched in Entertainments and will go to sets from next Koratala has roped in Thiru While everybody Hyderabad on Wednesday. month. Chiru’s wife Surekha sounded the clap board to be the director of cine- expected Koratala to VINAYAK V Veteran filmmaker K. for the first shot. matography. They’ve ear- take his working rela- Raghavendra Rao sounded Although the makers refrained from specifying the lier teamed up for Janatha tionship with Devi Sri the clapperboard for the first shot, film’s genre, sources say that it will be a typical Garage and the Tamil Prasad forward, it seems turns actor for while a bevy of directors like Koratala film wherein there will be an underlying cameraman has even there might be a change Sukumar, Vamshi Paidipally, Koratala social message. stepped in to finish this time around as the Siva, Venu Sreeram, Anil Ravipudi In what will be a treat to mega fans, actor-produc- Bharat Ane Nenu makers haven’t SEENAYYA and producer Bellamkonda Suresh er Ram Charan will be playing a crucial supporting (BAN) after Ravi announced the com- among others graced the occasion role in the film. Both the father and the actor have K. Chandran poser’s name and extended their wishes to the unit. earlier grooved to the Ammadu let’s do Kummudu left it yet. Nnarasimmha, who earlier assisted N. song number in Khaidi No 150, setting the screen Shankar as a co-director, is turning on fire. And ever since, there has been a clamor director with the film. among mega fans that both of them do a film togeth- Speaking later, producer Dil Raju er. Many say that the duo will team up for Lucifer said, Seenayya is a pure emotional remake, where there is a small part for Charan (which drama set in the backdrop of early was essayed by Prithviraj in the Malayalam version), 80s. “Director Nnarasimmha shared and this piece of news — though yet to be made offi- the script to every other member of cial — has sent mega fans into a state of tizzy. Sri Venkateswara Creations including “Charan will be seen as a younger version of Chiru producer Harshit, before narrating to in the film. His episodes will form the flashback me. I liked it in the first go itself. portions of the film. He will shoot for it after he When I asked who he was looking to cast as the leading male face, he men- tioned some names but I felt the need to create some magic with casting. I ALTHOUGH THE MAKERS asked him to list out some directors to spearhead it. As I was travelling in REFRAINED FROM SPECIFYING my car one day, Vinayak’s name THE FILM’S GENRE, SOURCES SAY crossed my mind and when I shared it with Nnarasimmha he erupted in THAT IT WILL BE A TYPICAL joy. I approached Vinayak and he said KORATALA FILM WHEREIN THERE he’d do it since I’d be producing it. I, however, insisted him to listen to the WILL BE A SOCIAL MESSAGE narration before making up his mind. He loved it. Since then he has been training in the gym for four hours every day to prep for the film. We are looking to release the film next sum- mer. Mani Sharma has been roped in to compose music.” Vinayak said he was about to nar- GOPI's box-office rate a story to Venkatesh when Raju dropped by him and stated “you turned me Dil Raju, it’s now my turn to make you an actor”. “His statement left me confused to begin with, but I later understand his intentions. I told woes continue him I would do the film if it didn’t hen the makers of Gopichand-starrer Chanakya make me dance and do comedy. He announced that they will be coming three days after said it’s an emotional drama. Later Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy opens, it was considered a Nnarasimmha gave me a narration. w brave decision by many trade trackers. Turns out, the I was bowled over by it. It’s inspired move didn’t help the film much as it fizzled out days by real incidents. The director want- after its release. The film minted a paltry share of Rs 1.75 crore ed me to be just the way I was two in the first two days, which was too shocking for a film star- months ago but I insisted on shedding ring an action hero like Gopichand. While the makers expect- weight. I wanted motivation to get ed it to do well in the week days owing to the festive atmos- into shape and the film gave me that phere, the poor reviews and word-of-mouth meant that it did- opportunity. There was a time where n’t attract many footfalls. clothes wouldn’t fit me but now I can The actor had pinned a lot of hope on the film don branded outfits,” Vinayak said RANG DE as the story of a spy on a secret mission was right with a smile. “I’m excited about the up his alley but the lacklustre first half coupled acting gig. It’s a feeling I can’t describe with mediocre writing in the second half caused in words.” — NG its collapse. Realising the response, the mak- ROLLS ON ers have completely stopped promoting the film. nnounced earlier this June, Tholi Prema director Gopi is going through a horrid time at the Venky Atluri’s next, Rang De, with Nithiin and box-office as his last spate of films — A Keerthy Suresh had its muhurat at the production Soukhyam, Gautam Nanda and Oxygen— house Sithara Entertainments office, Hyderabad have left distributors in losses. Pantham, on Dussera. Eminent writer-director Trivikram which released last year, ended up as an aver- Srinivas sounded the clap board for the first on the lead age grosser at best. Gopi says that he has films pair, while the owner of Pragati Printers, Paruchuri with Sampath Nandi and debutant director Mahendra switched on the camera. Prominent produc- Binu Subramanyam in the pipeline. ers Dil Raju, Gemini Kiran, Sudhakar Reddy and Harshit among others participated in the muhurat formalities. The film, a feel-good love story laced with humour and fami- THE ACTOR HAD PINNED A LOT ly emotions, would go to floors from today in Hyderabad and a significant part of it will be also shot in Europe as well. “We OF HOPES ON THE FILM AS THE haven’t finalised which country we would be shooting in Europe yet,” Atluri said when we contacted him. The likes of Naresh, Rohini, STORY OF A SPY ON A SECRET Kousalya, Bramhaji, Vennela Kishore, Satyam Rajesh, Abhinav MISSION WAS RIGHT UP HIS Gomatam and Suhas round off the supporting cast, while techni- cal team comprises the likes of acclaimed names like P.C. Sreeram ALLEY BUT THE LACKLUSTRE for cinematography and Devi Sri Prasad for music. WRITING CAUSED ITS COLLAPSE Distributor Adepu eyes production aving distributed dropped online recently. The seen as the leading ladies. successful films like actor commands a decent mar- In addition to Action, Adepu Hushaaru, iSmart ket in Telugu and his recent is also taken up dubbing rights Shankar and outings like Abhimanyudu and of the critically acclaimed Tamil H Gaddalakonda Pandem Kodi 2 have done fair- movie Sivappu Manjal Pachai, Ganesh in the recent ly well here. As the title sug- starring Siddharth and G.V. past, Karthikeya Exhibitors gests, Action is an action- Prakash, into Telugu as Erupu- chief Adepu Srinivas is entering packed thriller wherein Vishal Pasupu-Pachcha. The film is the production scene. However, plays a commando who is director Sasi’s second effort his first film won’t be a straight tasked to find out truth behind after Bichagadu, which was a Telugu film. He has acquired an incident. Shot in various pic- super hit in both Telugu and the Telugu dubbing rights of turesque locations in Turkey Tamil. Adepu will be also dis- Vishal-starrer Tamil film and Azerbaijan, it is directed by tributing Raju Gari Gadhi 3 Action, which is making the C. Sundar, while Tamannaah and Akshara. right noise ever since its teaser and Aishwarya Lekshmi will be — NG 14

Hyderabad Thursday October 10, 2019 celeb talks SHRUTI opens up EKTA KAPOOR: MY NEXT IS A CRACKLING COMEDY on braving alcohol WITH DISHA PATANI addiction, break roducer Ekta Kapoor has signed Disha Patani for her next movie and will see the actress in the lead. She says Disha has a strong connect with the youth P and she could not think of anyone else but her for the role. up with MICHAEL "Disha has a strong connect with the youth and I couldn''t think of anyone else who could portray the wild ctress Shruti Haasan who type. I was very innocent and everyone yet innocent, and crazy yet sensible character. To add recently appeared on Manchu would boss around me. I am a very emo- to that, Disha''s oomph takes it notches higher," Ekta Lakshmi’s chat show ‘Feet Up tional person that’s why they could take said. A with the Stars Telugu’ has made over. I would say, it was a very good Disha will be seen playing the character of a small some startling revelations about experience for me.” town Punjabi girl. This will be the first time that her personal life. The actress who “Even now there is no formula. Ekta and Disha will be working together. is very bold and vocal about controversies Good people are good at good times The as yet untitled film will be writ- said she is now staying sober. “Yeah, I was and the same people are bad at times. ten by Raaj Shaandilyaa and direct- a big-time whiskey lover. I have taken a break But I have no regrets. It was overall a ed by Ashima Chibber. Other details and decided to stop everything. This is a new good experience for me. I have learned about the change for me. Actually, I was unwell and I a lot and it was a learning experience. movie are did not tell anybody. I thought it is person- But I always look for that one great love kept under al and I did not share my illness with out- and I will be happy to announce that this wraps. siders or friends. I underwent a medical con- is the one I have been waiting for,” she said. Ekta dition and was trying to heal myself.” When asked about her expectations from added that Speaking about not appearing in movies relationships now, she said, “It’s not a she for a while now, Shruti said, “I don’t care romantic cinema love. We know we are in doesn''t what other people have to say. I took one- cinema. Honestly, it’s between two people like to year’s break because I’ve been doing the sim- who grow together for each other. World label her ilar roles. In fact, I have only one type of con- is full of judgement, so we should be able films as nectivity with my audience. But I strongly to understand and communicate with each women- feel if I have a healthy mind and a healthy other.” centric. body, I can deal with everything going on On the work front, Shruti is busy with "If we in the outside world.” Tamil movie Laabam which is being helmed don''t call a Shruti also spoke about her personal life by SP Jananathan and Hindi film Power regular and break-up with boyfriend Michael which is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Both film ''male- Corsale on the show. She said, “I was the cool the projects are currently being filmed. centric'', why do we put all films that have women at the centre of I took one-year’s break because I’ve been doing the similar roles. In fact, them into one bracket? I would rather say that I have only one type of connectivity with my audience. But I strongly feel my next is a crackling comedy with Disha in if I have a healthy mind and a healthy body, I can deal with everything the lead," she said. going on in the outside world NO ‘FIFTY ‘Sooryavanshi': SHADES’ RENEE ZELLWEGER TO GET FILMS FOR KAT GIVES DON JOHNSON AMERICAN RIVIERA AWARD scar winning star Renee Zellweger will ctor Don Johnson says he will be honoured at the upcoming Santa 1ST GLIMPSE not watch his daughter Dakota Barbara International Film Festival THE CEREMONY WILL TAKE AJohnson’s hit erotic Fifty Shades o (SBIFF) with American Riviera Award. PLACE AT SANTA BARBARA’S movies. The ceremony will take place at Dakota became a household name Santa Barbara’s historic Arlington Theatre. The HISTORIC ARLINGTON THEATRE. after starring as Anastasia Steele in date is still to be determined during SBIFF’s 35th THE DATE IS STILL TO BE OF AKSHAY’S Fifty Shades series, which is based on edition, which will run from January 15-25, 2020, the novels by EL James. It also stars reports hollywoodreporter.com. DETERMINED DURING SBIFF’S Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey. “Ms Zellweger has always displayed a deep 35TH EDITION During his appearance on an commitment and discipline in her performances CHARACTER episode of This Morning, Don said which has always made me root for her and break from the spotlight from 2010 to 2016, and that he has no interest in watching the admire her deeply,” said festival director Roger disappeared completely from the public eye. She ctress Katrina franchise. Durling. returned to the scene in a major way, garnering Kaif gave a Asked if he had seen the film, Don “In Judy, she adds a ferocity that solidifies her some of the best reviews of her career for her por- sneak-peek into said, “Hmmmm image control! There as one of the greatest actors of her time,” trayal of Judy Garland in Rupert Goold’s Judy. a actor Akshay are certain images as a father you Durling added. Previous recipients of SBIFF’s American Kumar’s charac- don’t really need to see. I didn’t have Zellweger, 50, is regarded as one of the out- Riviera Award include Viggo Mortensen, ter from the upcoming film a clue she was interested (in acting). standing actresses of her generation, starting from Sam Rockwell, Jeff Bridges, Michael Sooryavanshi. She was always joyful on set and play- Cameron Crowe’s 1996 romantic Jerry Maguire, Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Mark Katrina on Tuesday ing pranks on everybody. Little did I which made her an overnight star at 26. Ruffalo, Patricia Arquette, Ethan took to Instagram, know, Miss Dakota was paying close She continued the successful streak Hawke, Robert Redford, Quentin where she shared a inspection!” with 1998’s One True Thing, 2000’s Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, photograph of a Don shares Dakota with his ex-wife Nurse Betty, 2002’s Chicago, Annette Bening, Sandra Bullock, name tag with Melanie Griffith. 2003’s Cold Mountain, 2006’s Tommy Lee Jones, Forest “Veer He will soon be seen in the dark Miss Potter and the Bridget Whitaker, Philip Seymour Sooryavanshi” comedy-mystery film Knives Out Jones trilogy — 2001’s Hoffman, Kevin Bacon and written on it alongside Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Diane Lane. on a police Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni 2004’s Bridget Jones: Mortensen, Rockwell, uniform. Collette, Michael Shannon, Lakeith The Edge of Bridges, McAdams, Ruffalo, Akshay’s character in the film is called Veer Stanfield, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Reason and Arquette, Hawke, Tarantino, Sooryavanshi. Martell, and Christopher Plummer. 2016’s Bridget Scorsese, Bening, Bullock, Sooryavanshi is directed by Rohit The Lionsgate production is slated to Jones’s Baby. Rourke, Jones, Whitaker and Shetty and is the new addition in release in the US on November 27. She Hoffman all went on to receive director Rohit Shetty’s cop drama Talking about the experience on took a Oscar nominations; out of universe after the two Singham the sets, Don said, “You go in, get which Rockwell, Bullock, films and Simmba. dressed, do make-up and go to set. Whitaker and Hoffman took It brings back Katrina and After rehearsals, we would find our- home the trophy. Akshay together after nine selves in this basement room sitting years. The two have previ- around between shots and telling sto- ously worked in films ries. You can imagine, Christopher, such as Namastey Daniel and I - London, Sing Is Kinng, we’ve got a Humko Deewana Kar couple, it Gaye, Welcome and was DAVID OYELOWO TO STAR IN Tees Maar Khan. excit- Akshay’s charac- ing. I ter Veer can’t Sooryavanshi was tell first given a glimpse any of ‘President Is Missing' of as an anti-ter- them. I rorist squad officer probably olden Globe and Emmy nominated actor David President halfway into his administration’s first in the 2018 could but Oyelowo has been roped in for the lead role in The term, despite his every wish to the contrary. He Simmba, starring can’t President Is Missing, with the project walks right into a secret, world-threatening cri- Ranveer Singh. remember g receiving a pilot order at the premi- sis, both inside and outside the White House. The movie, which the um cabler Showtime. Attacked by both friends and enemies alike, is scheduled to hit whole The project is based on the book with scandal and conspiracy swirling around the screens on March thing.” of the same name by Bill Clinton him, he is confronted with a terrible choice: 27, 2020, also stars and James Patterson, which was keep his head down, toe the party Gulshan Grover. released last year, reports vari- line and survive, or act on his ety.com. stubborn, late-developing “David brings such enormous conscience and take a stand. depth, sensitivity and power to Oyelowo received a every role he plays. Having him Golden Globe nomination as our lead ensures that our for his role in Ava series will have the DuVernay’s Selma, exhilarating sus- in which he por- pense of a politi- trayed Rev. Dr cal thriller along Martin Luther with the juicy King Jr. complexity of a He was later character nominated for drama,” said both a Golden Gary Levine, co- Globe and an president of enter- Emmy for tainment for Nightingale. Showtime. The deal for The In The President Is President Is Missing Missing, a powerless was signed in 2017 and politically aim- prior to the novel’s less Vice President publication. The pilot (Oyelowo) unexpect- is scheduled to begin edly becomes production in 2020. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019 sport 15

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ammy Abraham says England are Tprepared to defy UEFA rules on racism and walk off the pitch if they face abuse during Euro 2020 qualifiers. Gareth Southgate’s team travel to No place for racism the Czech Republic and Bulgaria for back-to-back matches on Friday and Monday. Tammy says Three Lions are prepared to walk off the field if racially abused The second game, in Sofia, will be closely watched as the hosts will be playing in the Vasil Levski National Stadium, partially closed as a sanction following previous incidents of racism. England’s players received similar abuse in their qualifier against Montenegro in Podgorica earlier this ABRAHAM year, where they stayed on the pitch and won 5-1. SUFFERED RACIAL Southgate has said England will follow UEFA’s three-step protocol for ABUSE ONLINE racial abuse. EARLIER THIS The first step is for the referee to Milan gamble on Pioli made aware of any racism and halt the SEASON, TARGETED game for an announcement to be BY TROLLS AFTER AFP n MILAN weighed up,” Milan technical made. If the abuse continues, the ref- director Paolo Maldini told a eree will suspend the game for a peri- MISSING A allen Italian giants AC press conference in the city. od of time. The third and final step FMilan on Wednesday “Being the seventh round will see the official abandon the PENALTY IN THE appointed Stefano Pioli as it can be seen as a gamble, but game. SUPER CUP their new coach a day after his we want to be protagonists this

But Abraham, 22, suggested that predecessor Marco Giampaolo season. if England's players believe someone SHOOT-OUT DEFEAT was sacked after just seven “This is why we decided to is not comfortable, captain Harry } games in charge. change with an experienced Kane could lead them off the pitch TO LIVERPOOL. The 53-year-old former coach. For a young team we before the three steps are played out Inter Milan boss arrives on a wanted a coach with strong if they are not working. two-year deal, reported to be ideas.” "We've touched base on how to worth in the region of two mil- Pioli managed city rivals deal with the situation," said the lion euros ($2.2 million) a sea- Inter Milan in the 2016-2017 Chelsea forward. "Harry Kane even son. season, but has been without said that if it happens and we're not tocols, that's what we need to do. If it Giampaolo was fired after a team since resigning from happy with it, we speak to the player does get to the extreme, maybe differ- just 111 days in the job as the Fiorentina last April. and if he's not happy, we all come off ent action might be taken." former seven-time European He has solid experience the pitch together. Ashley Young was subjected to champions slipped to 13th coaching top Italian clubs “It’s a team thing. Don’t isolate one monkey chants in Sofia during an place in Serie A, following a including Bologna, Lazio, Inter person, we’re a whole team. If it hap- England game in 2011. run of four defeats in seven and Fiorentina, but has never pens to one of us, it happens to all of The Bulgarian Football Union was games. won any trophies as a coach. us.” fined 40,000 euros (£36,000) by UEFA The appointment of Pioli, The #PioliOut hashtag Defender Trent Alexander- for “discriminatory” chanting and an experienced coach but one quickly trended worldwide Arnold, 21, believes the protocols will for the lighting and throwing of fire- who has never won a trophy in on Twitter thanks to the angry be followed but that in any potential- works. his 16-year managerial career, reaction from Milan fans ly threatening situation a different Abraham suffered racial abuse was a surprise one for the 18- unhappy at his lack of tro- course of action may be appropriate. online earlier this season, targeted by time Serie A champions, who phies. “We need to be professional ath- trolls after missing a penalty in the won their last league title in “I’m preparing for this letes,” said the Liverpool player. "We Super Cup shoot-out defeat to 2011. adventure with great enthusi- have an obligation to follow the pro- Liverpool. “It’s a choice that has been asm,” said Pioli.

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Sindhu targets ovak Djokovic said on NWednesday that he was Pressure at 1 is privilege: Novak "embracing" the pressure of Tokyo Gold being world number one and sure you're doing well. Another of the new gener- reigning champion at the "It's something that is ation hoping to usurp the likes Shanghai Masters this week. inevitable so you might as well of Djokovic and Federer is the The 32-year-old from Serbia embrace it and accept it." Also 22-year-old Alexander Zverev. made a fast start to his title in action on Thursday will be The young German had a defence, easing past young Roger Federer, who faces bout of dizziness during an Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6- Belgium's David Goffin, and incident-packed victory over 3, 6-3 with minimum fuss. third seed Daniil Medvedev. French underdog Jeremy Fresh from winning career The Russian faces Canadian Chardy, 7-6 (15/13), 7-6 (7/3). title 76 in Tokyo, Djokovic will qualifier Vasek Pospisil. Zverev apologised to a tele- play big-serving American John - Zverev's flying racquet - vision cameraman after he acci- Isner in the last 16 in China. Two rising stars of men's dentally hit a ball square into his The 16-time Grand Slam tennis went toe-to-toe when jaw in winning a point. champion said he had no pain Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece and Zverev was also seen by a from the shoulder injury that Felix Auger-Aliassime clashed. doctor in the first set and in forced him out of the US Open Tsitsipas defeated the 19- another colourful moment he last 16 and is "confident that I year-old 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/3) for smashed his racquet on the can perform at my best". his first victory over the floor during the mammoth first- Djokovic said that sky-high Canadian stretching all the way set tie break. expectations are "part of what we back to their junior days. The second-set tie break do". The 21-year-old Tsitsipas, had a lighter moment -- Zverev PTI nTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM love and support and hope to get "But it's also a privilege and who plays Poland's Hubert losing his grip while hitting a a gold,” she told the roaring a sign or kind of an indicator Hurkacz in the last 16, said that shot, his racquet flying into the ndia’s first world badminton crowd of students and young- that you're doing something he had always been behind the seventh-ranked Greek insists probably I'm trying to cover that I can hit," he said. crowd. Ichampion P V Sindhu on sters. that is important and that you're Auger-Aliassime in his physical he is still not as strong as some deficiency that I have is not con- "Maybe play smarter and "It was definitely interest- Wednesday said her next aim Sindhu had missed the gold doing well," he said. development -- until now. on the ATP Tour. centrate too much on my power play more with my mind and ing," smiled Zverev, who plays was to bag the gold in the when she lost to Spain’s Carolina "I think when you feel pres- Standing 6ft 4ins (193cm), "I think something that and my strength and how hard not with my physical power." Russia's Andrey Rublev. Tokyo Olympics in 2020 and she Marin in the final of the 2016 would have to work much more Olympics in Rio de Janerio. harder. Earlier in the day, the ace Speaking on the sidelines of shuttler offered prayers at the a reception accorded to her by famous Lord Banned Dembele to miss Clasico Warriors reach top of PKL table the Kerala government and the Padmanabhaswamy shrine and state Olympic Association here, the Attukal Devi temple here. AFP n BARCELONA the ace shuttler said the upcom- She also took part in a ing Denmark Open and Paris colourful roadshow in the city. usmane Dembele will miss this season's first Open events would be a sort of Chief Minister Pinarayi OClasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid qualifiers for the quadrennial Vijayan, who felicitated Sindhu, after he was banned for two matches by the event. said she was the pride of India. Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Wednesday. “Definitely my ultimate aim “She is the first Indian Dembele was sent off near the end of Barca's 4- is to get (Olympics) gold. But it’s woman to win the world cham- 0 win over Sevilla on Sunday for saying to referee not going to be easy. I need to pionship in badminton. She is Mateu Lahoz: "very bad, very bad". work much more harder. one among the best woman The RFEF disciplinary committee ruled that Denmark Open and Paris Open sportspersons in the country. Dembele's reaction constituted an "attitude of con- are ahead of the Olympics. So She was targeted and taunted tempt or disregard for referees" and suspended the this is the like Olympic quali- when she lost twice in the world Frenchman for two matches. fiers,” she told reporters. championship. But she never lost It means Dembele is unavailable for Barca's “Winning and losing is part her confidence and proved that upcoming La Liga fixtures away at Eibar on of life. Some days you win. she was fighter in the court,” October 19 and at home to Real Madrid on Some day we lose. But I learnt Vijayan said. October 26. Madrid and Barca are first and second from my mistakes and hope to He also said she used the in the table after eight games. do well at the Denmark Open,” criticism against her to fuel her Ronald Araujo, a 20-year-old defender, and she added. fight forward. Gerard Pique both received one-match bans and will Replying to the felicitation The State Olympic also miss the game against Eibar. at the function, she said it was Association presented her a "FC Barcelona has decided to appeal the sanc- a great pleasure to be honoured cheque for Rs 10 lakh. tions imposed by the disciplinary committee to both by the Kerala government. Sindhu became the first Ousmane Dembele and Ronald Araujo," the club said “I would like to thank every- Indian to bag gold at the world in a statement. one for honouring me and felic- championships in August this Pique picked up his fifth yellow card of the sea- itating me. From Kerala, the sup- year, after beating Japan’s son against Sevilla while Araujo was sent off for PTI n GREATER NOIDA confidence, having beaten Though Ran Singh pulled port towards sports is fantastic. Nozomi Okuhara. She had pre- bringing down Javier Hernandez when the striker Jaipur Pink Panthers in their off a super tackle in the fifth For Tokyo 2020, I would take the viously lost in the finals twice. was through on goal. engal Warriors produced a previous outing, and opened a minute of the half it was just a Bclinical performance to beat lead in the early minutes, case of delaying the inevitable Tamil Thalaivas 33-29 in a thanks to Ajith Kumar and with the Warriors picking up VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Rahul's raids. their all-out in the eighth match here on Wednesday. Rahul moved well on the minute to open up a six-point Aditi, Rohan continue winning run at BWF World Junior C'ships Sukesh Hegde (6 raid mat to pick up valuable points lead. points), Mohammad but Bengal's defence got into Thalaivas' Ajith was in no PTI n KAZAN (RUSSIA) point of the day for the Indian contingent. 21 12-21 loss to Jason Gunawan of Hong Nabibakhsh (7 points) and the game with Nabibakhsh mood to be contained though The Delhi shuttler, after losing the Kong China. Rinku Narwal (High 5 with 5 impressing. and his raids made it a two- ndian shuttlers Aditi Bhatt and Rohan first game, made a strong comeback to Karunakaran suffered a double set- tackle points) impressed for the Soon Bengal were in the point game soon after the all- IGurbani notched up contrasting wins complete the upset win in 53 minutes and back as his mixed doubles challenge was Warriors as they clinched the lead but Thalaivas regrouped out. on Wednesday to enter the pre-quarter- enter the fourth round. also cut short. win to go to the top of the PKL well to stay in the match. But Rinku Narwal pro- finals of the individual event at the BWF However, Gujarat’s Tasnim Mir and He and Ramya Venkatesh standings at the Shaheed Vijay Bengal looked like a side who duced a super tackle with seven World Junior Championships here. Trisha Hegde could not go past their Chickmenhalli lost to Chinese Taipei’s Yu Singh Pathik Sports Complex. had their eyes set on the semi- minutes remaining to halt While Aditi stunned 13th seed respective opponents. Sheng Po and Tung Ciou-Tong 20-22 17- Rahul Chaudhari finals clash next week, and their Thalaivas domination. Atitaya Povanon of Thailand 14-21, 21- Mir lost 13-21, 19-21 to 12th seed- 21 in Round 2. scored seven points for the lack of ruthlessness allowed the Sourabh Tanaji Patil also 14, 22-20 in girls singles, Rohan crushed ed Chinese Taipei’s Hung En-Tzu, while Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto Thalaivas as they finished their Tamil side to make a comeback chipped in with valuable raid Austria's Nicolas Rudolf 21-7, 21-16 in Trisha went down against Hungary’s 6th also departed after starting the day with woeful campaign with anoth- and level the points. The first points for the Warriors as they just 23 minutes. seed Vivien Sandorhazi 16-21, 12-21. a win. er loss. half ended with the scores 13- once again opened up a six- Up next for Bhatt is the fourth seed Later, Unnati Bisht’s campaign came They fought hard in a 59-minute The star-studded Chennai- 13. point lead with two minutes Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia, to an end after she lost 12-21 7-21 to top encounter before going down to based team managed only four Bengal Warriors stepped remaining. while Rohan set up a showdown with seed Phittayaporn Chaiwan. Indonesia's top seeds Leo Rolly Carnando wins in the entire season. up their game in the second The Bengal defence held China's Ren Cheng Ming in the prequar- Satish Kumar Karunakaran also and Indah Cahya Sari Jamil 22-20 16-21 Tamil Thalaivas half, thanks largely to raiders firm in the final minutes to ters. Aditi’s win was the biggest talking bowed out of men’s singles following a 17- 17-21 in Round 3. approached the match with Nabibakhsh and Sukesh. clinch a victory. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 10, 2019 sport 16

Away Test wins should be awarded India eye series wrap double points: Kohli

After big win in 1st Test, Virat & Co turn Pune to maintain perfect Test championship record PTI n PUNE PTI n PUNE India vs South Africa Bumrah was hardly missed despite his ndia captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday proposed phenomenal presence in red ball crick- Ithat points for an away victory in the World Test mproving on near perfection would Live from 9:30am IST et over the last 18 months. Championship should be doubled while reiterating be India’s aim while building on the STAR SPORTS 1 While India, unless forced by any that the ongoing inaugural edition has raised the stan- Ismall positives from a huge loss will unforeseen injury, are unlikely to dards in the five-day format. be South Africa’s focus when the two change their playing XI, the South Currently, a team gets 120 points for a series clean mismatched sides clash in the second Africans might be tempted to drop one sweep, irrespective of whether it’s a two-match Test starting here from Thursday. among Senuran Muthusamy and Dane series or five-match series on home and away basis. Virat Kohli’s men ticked almost all Piedt, who were taken to the cleaners “If you would have asked me to make the points the boxes during their 203-run win in by the Indian batsmen. table, I would give double the points for an away Test the opening encounter in Rohit was especially hard on them win. That is something I would definitely like to see Visakhapatnam and they would like to and hit a world record 13 sixes in the may be after first edition,” Kohli replied when asked maintain the same intensity in their bid game. about the prevailing points system of the World to seal the series in Pune itself. It could well be Muthusamy and in Championship. It is difficult to improve upon a per- that case batsman Zubayr Hamza may India are leading the table with 160 points, cour- fect show but trust Kohli to find a new get a look in. tesy 120 from their 2-0 sweep in the Caribbean and challenge for his team in his pursuit of If Piedt is dropped, the Proteas 40 gained from the 203-run win in the first Test against excellence. could be tempted to try Lungi Ngidi, South Africa. It certainly won’t be a bad idea who could make a difference with his Kohli is happy that in the current scenario, no against an opposition which doesn’t pace and movement. team would want to play for a draw. have the wherewithal to pose consistent In any case, it will be an uphill bat- “Look, the importance of every challenge over five days. tle for the visitors. game has become that much Rohit Sharma 2.0’s blockbuster re- more. In earlier situations, in entry into Test arena as an opener with TEAMS (FROM) a three-match series, you twin hundreds was a calculated punt, India (XI) Virat Kohli (captain), probably would have played out that worked wonderfully well first up Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, a draw, but teams are going to go for Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri. Chesteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, for wins and get those extra With Mayank Agarwal also show- Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha points. So, I think it’s great for Test ing signs of making every chance (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, cricket” the Indian captain said. count, as he did with his maiden dou- Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Kohli also observed that ble hundred in Visakhapatnam, India’s Sharma, Mohammed the points table has made it opening woes at least (in home condi- Shami. all the more demanding tions) for the next four Tests (two vs South Africa: Faf du for the players who need Bangladesh next month) could be his- Plessis (captain), Dean to be very professional. tory for the time being. Elgar, Aiden Markram, “The matches are The heavy duty batting line-up that Theunis de Bruyn, going to be that much also includes Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Temba Bavuma, more exciting is what we Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari Quinton de Kock all feel and already expe- would look to make a heftier contribu- (wk), Kagiso rienced that. We have to tion if the pitch at the Gahunje Stadium nature will be on offer for the upcom- first Test but chances of a Steve Smith tus. Rabada, Keshav be professional in every aids batsmen. ing game and even if curator Pandurang like 2017 batting masterclass on a One can only hope that Shami Maharaj, Vernon session that we play. It was at this very ground that the Salgaokar offers anything remotely dodgy track may not be possible. remains niggle-free as he was seen hob- Philander, Lungi “It will be much more Indian Test team endured its last bat- close, chances of India, armed with two Ashwin, with a match haul of eight bling on his run-up in the first innings Ngidi, Dane Piedt, demanding on the players now, ting collapse at home, against Australia seasoned spinners in Ravichandran wickets, and Jadeja, with his all-round in Visakhapatnam even though it Senuran which is a good thing as it will in 2017 on a rank turner where off- Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, might fin- solidity, give this team a menacing look became better in the second innings. Muthusamy, keep the standard of Test crick- spinner Nathan Lyon and left-arm ish it off in less than four days. in home conditions. Ishant Sharma was also steady Zubayr Hamza, et high. These are the only spinner Steve O’Keefe made lives mis- The dogged Dean Elgar and the ele- Also Mohammed Shami's mastery during both the innings without being Heinrich things that we have experi- erable. gant Quinton de Kock have shown a lot with the semi new and old ball on dry spectacular. Klaasen, Anrich enced so far in terms of Chances are slim that a pitch of that of character with their hundreds in the tracks is slowly attaining legendary sta- Such was their impact that Jasprit Nortje. changes,” Kohli said. Kuldeep knows SA pacers can learn from Shami: Faf PTI n PUNE Du Plessis said during his pre-match a lot of lessons to learn,” he opined. that with World Test Championship media conference. While he didn’t go into the on, pitches won't be diabolical in why he has been kipper Faf du Plessis feels that “Just learn from (the use of) his specifics, Du Plessis indicated that nature. Syounger South African fast angles of the crease and how does he there could be a change in the play- Du Plessis was part of the Proteas bowlers can learn a lot from Indian reverse the ball. So yeah there’s def- ing XI, going into the next Test side that was whipped by India in pacer Mohammed Shami as to initely something to learn from.” match. 2015 during a Nagpur Test which was dropped: Kohli how one can be so devastating What Du Plessis found fascinat- “For me, it is about picking the over within two and half days. In fact, in home con- ing was the intensity with which team, trying to find guys that can win the Nagpur pitch was later rated PTI n PUNE flexible but as I said it can't be ditions. Shami bowled on the fifth day. you matches. So we’ve to find out “poor” by the ICC. possible if the team doesn’t buy Shami “There’s a huge intensity about who are the guys that can pick 20 "With the Test championship, it ndia captain Virat Kohli is into it. The guys have bought bowled a his bowling. You are going to bowl wickets and who are the guys that can has changed. Even in South Africa, Ihappy that his team has into it,” said Kohli, who has lost lethal spell short spells in the heat but when you put up their hands and score runs. if you had a below-average pitch, you “bought” into the philosophy of only one Test (vs Australia at on the fifth bowl you have to ensure that you “Obviously, we didn’t get 20 probably got a warning whereas “selfless attitude” and “flexible Pune in 2017) at home as the day in bowl with a lot of intensity and max- wickets in the previous match and now, you have points deducted,” he thinking” which has led to a Indian captain. Visakhapatnam imize it,” the Proteas skipper said. that is something we are trying to fix said. transformed Mohammed Talking about Shami, the that went a long There is in fact a lot to learn from and get better at in this match. End “From the home conditions point Shami and an aware Kuldeep skipper once again spoke about way in India win- the lengths he bowled, reckons Du of the day, that’s what wins you test of view, I think it is not as obvious as Yadav. how Shami’s ability to get ning the first Test by Plessis. match. Our thinking will be to pick making wickets like the one in 2015. From an injury prone tal- movement off the pitch makes 203 runs. “He’s a guy that hits the stumps players that will influence the game Knowing Indian conditions, the turf ent to the most potent seam him deadly even on the most “I spoke to one of our a lot. That’s something from a bowl- and win matches for the team.” is a little more red, so I expect the ball bowler on flat decks, according unsuitable surfaces for fast young bowlers too and said to him ing point of view, we have to make In 2017, Pune Test witnessed a to spin a little more than the first Test. to the skipper, Shami's journey bowling. that it’s a good learning opportuni- sure, we are better at. In the first rank turner where India lost (vs “We’ll have to see how the pitch has been nothing short of fas- “I think on the pitches we ty for you to sit and watch what innings especially, we bowled wide Australia) its last home game in the behaves. I am not a pitch expert but cinating. play, I don't see anyone with so someone does when they’re on top and therefore they scored frequent- longer version in recent times. I think it'll take more turn than the “Now, he (Shami) is taking much seam movement apart of their game in home conditions,” ly square of the wicket. So there are However, Du Plessis insisted first Test.” the responsibility. We don’t from him (Shami),” the skipper need to push Shami anymore. said. We don’t need to tell him What makes Shami stand ‘come on, you need to bowl this apart is his ability to do it reg- Punia powers India to dominating win spell for us’. He wants the ball, ularly when situations look Have to be careful about Bumrah's workload: Shastri he understands the situation hopeless. PTI n VADODARA Goswami (3/33), Shikha chance to play her when he’s given the ball,” Kohli “He is someone who can IANS n PUNE because he plays all three man is cut out for that role. Pandey (2/38), Ekta maiden ODI after star said on the eve of the second change the complexion of the formats,” Shastri was quot- “I would hate to see a ebutant Priya Bisht (2/8) and Poonam opener Mandhana was Test here on Wednesday. match totally when you don’t oncerned” about his ed as saying by The Hindu player of his quality sitting DPunia starred in Yadav (2/33) sharing ruled out on the eve of If Shami is at one end of see it coming. His skill is obvi- “Cinjury, head coach in an interview. in the reserves. In the injured Smriti the bulk of the wickets. the game due to a frac- the spectrum, there is young ously there for everyone to see. Ravi Shastri has said that Bumrah is out with a West Indies I was very Mandhana’s absence India cantered to ture on her right toe. chinaman Kuldeep, who must Especially, in the second the Indian team needs to stress fracture and is cur- clear that he should open following a fine bowling victory in 41.4 overs The 23-year-old from be wondering where he has innings, when the situations are be careful about Jasprit rently in the UK to consult and had a chat with Kohli performance to set up with openers Punia (75 Jaipur hit eight bound- gone wrong after having picked difficult he comes in and does Bumrah’s workload man- specialists. While Bumrah about it. This was his India’s emphatic eight- not out off 124) and aries. up five wickets in the last Test the job everytime. It’s great,” agement as the ace pacer has already been ruled out opportunity. wicket win over South Jeminah Rodrigues (55 Rodrigues was back that he played (against said Kohli. plays in all three formats. till the Bangladesh series “Opening is about the Africa in the first ODI off 65) laying the foun- among runs after a lean Australia at Sydney). Players accepting responsi- “Very concerned. in November, the team mindset. You got to here on Wednesday. dation for a resounding run in the preceding The skipper said that even bilities at different stages of the Because he is precious, management doesn’t want respect the new ball. A lot South Africa strug- win. The three-match five-match T20 series Kuldeep knows the reason why game is something that has special, different, and a to take any chance and will of guys in India should gled with the bat after series is not part of the and shared an 83-run he is not in the Test eleven. “amazed”the captain. match-winner. They are consult the best. have opened in the last 20 winning the toss, Women's ODI stand with Punia. It was “No one is self-centered taking opinions on Shastri also spoke on years for the sake of team bowled out for 164 in Championship. a second ODI half-cen- and everyone is thinking about whether he needs surgery. Rohit Sharma opening the balance, but they didn’t 45.1 overs. It was an all- Punia, who has tury for the highly tal- what I can do for the team. It’s We have to be careful batting in test cricket and have the stomach for it round bowling effort played three T20 ented 19-year-old, who the same about Kuldeep. He about his workload said the star Mumbai bats- Shastri said." from India with Jhulan Internationals, got the smashed seven fours. understands that in India, Ashwin and Jadeja will be our first choices because they give PTI n ULAN-UDE (RUSSIA) us so much more with the bat as well.” ast edition’s bronze-winner In the past few years, the LLovlina Borgohain (69kg) Jamuna, Lovlina reach quarters Indian team management has and debutant Jamuna Boro often changed their (54kg) on Wednesday nals on Thursday, Boro will mother worked as a vegetable Borgohain had last laugh with combinations marched into the quarter- take on Germany’s Ursula seller to financially support counter-attacks, which were going into finals of the World Gottlob, who upstaged her sporting aspirations, is a more effective in garnering successive Women’s Boxing European Championship gold-winner from this year’s scoring punches. Tests and Championships with bronze-medallist and fourth India Open. She was a bronze- “It wasn’t particularly skipper Kohli comprehensive vic- seed Yuliya Apanasovich of medallist at the 2015 Youth tough for me. I think I fought wants every- tories in the pre- Belarus in her pre-quarterfi- World Championships. just the way I had planned and one to see the quarters here. nal bout in a split 3-2 verdict. “I was a bit confused to I am hopeful of continuing results and Boro out- The referee mistakenly raised start with but then I figured this form in the quarters too,” understand why punched fifth- Apanasovich’s hand at the end how to push her and managed Borgohain said. it has been done. seeded Algerian of the fight but later correct- to pull off a victory,” Boro said. In all, five Indians have “Lot has been Ouidad Sfouh, ed himself. The last bout of the first made the quarterfinals of the spoken and said an African Next up for Borgohain is session featured Borgohain mega-event. about the system that Games gold- sixth-seeded Karolina and she also took time to find Six-time champion and we have followed over medallist, in a Koszewska, who defeated her rhythm against Ahbib. third seed M C Mary Kom the last two years. The unanimous ver- Uzbekistan’s Shakhnoza What was striking about (51kg), Manju Rani (48kg) only thing that matters to us is dict, while the third- Yunusova. Borgohain’s gameplan was her and Kavita Chahal (+81kg) are wanting to win as many games seeded Borgohain got Poland’s Koszewska had resolve to keep distance from the other Indians to have as we can and have been able the better of a spright- claimed a Gold medal at this However, she became the ter impression with her clean- Ahbib, who tried her best to made the last-eight stage. to do that,” said Kohli. ly opponent in year’s European Games. dominating aggressor as the ly-struck straight punches. draw the Indian in with Chahal is yet to take the “We have the least losing Morocco's Oumayma Boro opened the proceed- bout progressed. The third round belonged aggressive posturing. ring and has got direct entry percentage in the last three Bel Ahbib, also a 5-0 ings for India and the 22-year- During an engaging battle entirely to Boro with Sfouh The Moroccan did suc- into the quarters thanks to the years and there is a good rea- win. old Assam Rifles’ employee in the second and third round, coming short for most part. ceed in flinging her arms for small size of the draw in her son for that. We obviously are In the quarterfi- was slow off the blocks. it was Boro who made a bet- The Assamese, whose a few impactful jabs but weight category.