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JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, MP Chief Minister Kamal Babariya said the people Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Nath on Monday said he is pre- "%* had rejected the BJP Thackeray and Lok Janshakti pared to go for a floor test. Government’s policies and had Party head Ram Vilas Paswan At the same time, there are voted them out of power due to are likely to attend the meeting, apprehensions that the return instead of debating issues in the strategy for the floor test of the The exit polls also said the their “malgovernance”. which will take place two days of Modi “sarkar” will precipi- House, was dumping papers at Government, he said. There is BJP will win maximum num- The result of the Lok Sabha before the counting of votes for tate the ongoing politicial cri- former Chief Minister Shivraj a lot of confusion prevailing ber of Lok Sabha seats in elections on May 23 could also the Lok Sabha polls on May 23. sis in Karnataka, where the Singh Chouhan’s residence, over the stability of the Madhya Pradesh. determine the future of the A meeting of key BJP lead- Congress and its alliance party, claiming that loans of 21 lakh Congress-led Government in In elections for the 230- Congress-JD(S) Government ers, including Union Ministers, Janata Dal (S), have been at log- farmers in Madhya Pradesh MP, he added. member Assembly last year, the in Karnataka, which has been is also scheduled to be held at gerheads for months. have been waived. The BJP said the Kamal Congress won 114 seats and the subsisting on a wafer-thin the party headquarters before “I am writing a letter to the The Congress is skirting Nath-led Congress BJP come a close second with majority over the past year. the dinner meeting with allies. Governor for convening a spe- debate on important issues, Government should prove 109. The Bahujan Samaj Party At least half a dozen The BJP’s decision to start cial session of MP Assembly Bhargava said. During deci- majority in the Assembly. has two seats, the Samajwadi Congress MLAs are reported- the Government formation shortly. We want discussion on sions and financial matters, The BJP demand comes a Party one and the ly in touch with the BJP for exercise before the election important issues like the farm we are going to seek division to day after as many as six exit Independents four seats. weeks and post-May 23 Lok results stems from six exit polls loan waiver and (to) test test whether the weak Congress polls predicted a 300 plus seats The Congress had wrested Sabha poll results they could predicting 300 plus Lok Sabha the Government strength,” Government enjoys its support for the National Democratic power from the BJP in Madhya actively try, with the help of the seats for the NDA. Several BJP Bhargava told PTI. in the House, he said. Alliance (NDA) in the Lok Pradesh after 15 years of the BJP,to topple the State leaders asserted on Monday He said the Congress, We have not drawn up a Sabha elections. saffron rule. Two short of the Government, sources said. that the party will get a majority on its own, repeating the unprecedented feat it achieved % in 2014 by winning 282 seats. ! Confident of winning the &' polls, Modi has reportedly ! " asked the PMO to be ready $ % New Delhi: NaMo TV, a BJP- with programmes for next % & '( ! "# sponsored channel that publi- R 100 days. cised Prime Minister Narendra While the BJP leadership is after their 45-minute meet- ed exit polls’ prediction. Modi’s rallies, has gone off air, its best single day gains in over supremely confident of returning, but sources said they dis- Meanwhile, violence con- party sources said. 10 years. ing to power, the Opposition cussed a whole lot of issues that tinued even after the conclu- Delhi Police Sub-Inspector A BJP leader, requesting The majority of exit polls has not given up hopes despite could arise after the poll results. sion of the seventh phase of A(SI) Raj Kumar was killed anonymity, said, “NaMo TV have predicted a clear major- the fact that the exit polls has The two leaders also dis- general elections in Bengal by a liquor mafioso in East was meant as a tool of BJP ity for the BJP-led National predicted a grim scenario for cussed issues that should find with voters from many villages Delhi on Sunday night. The campaign for the Lok Sabha Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Congress and other region- focus on a possible common making appeals to the Election cop, a resident of Delhi’s election. With the polls over, purred by exit polls’ fore- which is expected to win over al parties. minimum programme “should Commission to delay the Kasturba Nagar, was filming it is no longer needed, so Scasts that the Modi 300 seats in the Lok Sabha As part of his ongoing a situation arise” where an departure of Central forces. illegal trade of liquor in the area ) &* % * " effectively from May 17, when Government would retain elections. The counting of exercise to unite the Opposition Government “We want the CRPF to stay in when he was fatally assaulted " all campaign has to be paused, power with a big majority, the vote will take place on May 23. Opposition to keep alive the becomes a possibility. Bengal for another one month by a bootlegger. Earlier also, the it has also gone off air.” bulls took charge of Dalat The stocks market wit- prospect of dislodging the Sources said the leaders otherwise they will torch our SI was threatened by criminals quarrel at Vivek Vihar police The channel was mired in Street on Monday and pushed nessed a massive correction in NDA if it fails to get the num- also discussed ways to keep all houses and loot our belong- for trying to stop illegal liqure station. Acting on a call, a controversy ever since it went the Sensex up by more than the preceding three weeks bers, Andhra Pradesh Chief the constituents of the grand ings,” said Sona Mondal of trade, said Raj’s bereaved fam- police team reached the spot, on air. The chief electoral offi- 1,400 points to enable it to reg- over the uncertainty related to Minister and TDP chief alliance united under one Mathurapur. ily members. where on enquiry it was found cer of Delhi had sent a notice ister its biggest one-day rise in poll outcome and the US- Chandrababu Naidu on umbrella. “Our houses have been Shahdara Deputy that around 9.00 pm, a to the BJP for “airing election- the last six years. China trade war. The recovery Monday met his West Naidu had met Congress looted and our men have been Commissioner of Police fisticuffs had taken place related content” on NaMo TV The market capitalisation which started last Thursday on Bengal counterpart Mamata president Rahul Gandhi, NCP badly beaten up by TMC men. (DCP) Meghna Yaday said, between SI Raj and Vijay, alias even after the silence period of BSE-listed companies a tentative note accelerated on Banerjee at her Kalighat chief Sharad Pawar and other They have threatened to loot “On May 19 at 10.06 pm, a Bhuri, a historysheeter of began, but the party rejected jumped by `5,33,463.04 crore Monday, helped by stronger residence. leaders before discussion with and torch our houses after the police control room (PCR) Vivek Vihar police station, in the allegation of code viola- on Monday. The NSE Nifty rupee and broad-based buy- The two leaders did not Mamata. The Bengal Chief Central forces leave the State,” call was received regarding a Kasturba Nagar.” tion. surged over 421 points to log ing. make any official statement Minister had on Sunday reject- she said. 8 +9 & " & " 6

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The CM said Soon after series of blasts that he was sure that the triggered by the rebels along National Democratic Alliance the Suru-Kharsawan Road near will get not less than 13 seats the under-construction Suru out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats dam, police launched attack in the State. against the rebels at Hiragada Addressing media persons jungle. at State BJP headquarters here 3 !* %- + ) " ) * "(" + * According to police, while on Monday the CM said that %- 7 3 ) a patrolling party comprising first time after independence Special Assault Force (SAF) +" & - ( .-/ " " 0 people have reflected faith in M!"# results this time and Guruji that in 14 years nothing was was negotiating the Suru- 1234! ' + ( the ruling party. “There is a $% (Shibu Soren) is going to lose done to bring the State on Kharsawan road, the rebels ' - ( +& ' ! positive change in the Indian the polls. development tracks, but the detonated the IEDs. politics after 2014, where peo- The CM said that party incumbent government was “As per our information ple’s hunger for development workers have been working trying its best to give more than 21 IEDs were plant- rebels were involved in the the naxals and paramilitary ” Every effort will be made is clearly visible. In UP, Bengal for the polls for over a year Jharkhand the glory that it ed along the road and these all attack. The police said after forces at Hundarguda jungle to maintain law and order and and the whole country people & and it was the result of their deserves. “There was no vision went off as the patrolling party triggering the IED blast the after the former had trig- to ensure security of the peo- have rejected caste based, (!") hard work that NDA in in earlier governments, but was crossing the road. Though naxals went over to the gered serial blasts on a road ple. This time all security communal and violent poli- Jharkhand will make a clean now things are improving at a the IED were of low intensity, adjoining Hundarguda jungle near an underconstruction forces have also been alerted tics,” he said. sweep in 13 out of 14 seats. fast pace. There are many three SAF jawans were injured where there was an encounter dam site," said the SP. to remain vigilant, particularly “In 2014 elections “There is just one seat – shortcomings too and it will in the splinters of the IED with the police as well as Kumar said three jawans against IEDs and landmines," Congress and its opportunist Rajmahal – where there is a take some time to fix things,” explosion," said a police offi- CRPF contingent. were injured, one of them was said another official. alliance partners were reject- neck and neck contest. There said he. cial. As the news spread serious. He confirmed that the Sources informed that the ed by the voters. In 2019 elec- % is a sizeable number of minor- The CM also extended Those injured were iden- Seraikela-Kharsawan SP, jawan who sustained serious mobility of the police has tions also the people have ity voters in the constituency, greetings to the Election tified as Krishna Kudada, Chandan Sinha rushed to the injury caused by the splinters prevented the extremists from rejected those who were play- % but our party workers have Commission of India, DEOs, Hareram Singh and Makhan spot of IED blast. On the of the IED has been airlifted carrying out any violent activ- ing negative politics. The given feedback that even Returning Officers, police and Singh. Kudada who sustained other hand sensing trouble to RIMS, Ranchi. ity in past few days in the whole Opposition has accept- minority community voters security officers, jawans for serious injuries was rushed to sub-divisional police officer, Meanwhile, the adminis- entire Kolhan. ed that Modi government is have voted for BJP. This sim- conducting free and fair polls RIMS by a chopper, whereas Seraikela, Abinas Kumar tration has increased police All the police stations in coming again. They should be results may not be 100 per ply means that we will win the in the State. two others were released after launched a search operation at patrolling on the bordering the three districts of the divi- ready to play the role of a con- cent true, but they reflect the seat with a margin of 10 to 15 He specially thanked the first-aid. the Hundarguda jungle where areas connecting to West sion including East and West structive Opposition,” added trend of the actual results. thousand votes. The party people of naxal infested areas, According to police, the the police had encounter with Bengal and has also deployed Singhbhum and Seraikela the CM. And, the trend is in favour of will secure its win in all the who reposed faith in the naxal attack was carried out by the police. adequate number of paramil- Kharswan have been asked to the NDA, he said, adding that seats of the State,” he said. democratic system and gave Mahraj Pramanik's squad of “Soon after the blast there itary personnel on areas beef up the security and keep Talking about exit polls, Dumka and Koderma con- Talking about develop- priority to development and the CPI-Maoist and about 15 was an encounter between potential to rebels attack. a vigil at the bordering areas. Das said that the exit poll stituencies will show surprise ment in the State the CM said security. ! " # * "! $%&'(

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(%# +,- A ,# + & ( ,& 3 by Jharkhand Armed Police & personnel and the outer circle 7/ 37 Ambika Prasad Mandal said . & ast Singhbhum district is being guarded by district that they hope that government Eadministration is ready for armed police,” he informed. iming to bring “health rev- will find its solution at the ear- counting of votes polled for the Kumar said apart from the Aolution” under the aegis of liest. “Soon after the appoint- Jamshedpur Lok Sabha seat. deployment of security per- the traditional medicine system ment of doctors and after avail- / The counting of votes will be sonnel, adequate number of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and ability of medicines health carried out at the counting cen- CCTV cameras have been Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha facilities would be normalised tre set up on Jamshedpur Co- installed in the strongroom and Homoeopathy) hospitals on the centers,” he added. tems on health, disease and operative College (JCC) cam- where the sealed EVMs have were set up in the district but A total of 20 posts of treatment is holistic. Because of pus in Bistupur on May 23. been kept. due to the dearth of doctors AYUSH doctors have been this, there is a resurgence of Deputy commissioner "As part of our preparation, and medicines, about 17 dis- approved for the district by the interest on AYUSH systems, he Amit Kumar said that the a monitor of the CCTV cam- pensaries have been closed in health ministry, but only one said. required communication sys- eras installed inside the stron- Bokaro district. doctor is posted at District Joint The Ministry of AYUSH tem as well as software is being groom has been put outside the The dispensaries, which Dispensary, said the CS adding, was formed in November 2014 installed for the counting of strongroom so that members of were locked for the past sever- “Lack of doctors and in absence to ensure the optimal develop- votes. A trial run of the count- any political party may watch %- ( " " + 3 - " " al months, include Rajkiya of medicines at least 17 dis- ment and propagation of ing of votes by trained polling what is going on inside where Ayurvedic Aushadhalaya at pensaries are locked over many AYUSH systems of health care. personnel will be carried out the sealed EVMs are kept," said ing of votes in the counting facility like installing a moni- all the parties in fray are plan- Paterwar, Bermo, Gomia, days.” Earlier it was known as the tomorrow," said Kumar. the deputy commissioner. He hall. tor to watch the image of ning to gather in large numbers Pindrajora, Chas, Koriya, Aiming to promote Indian Department of Indian System of The deputy commissioner, said another monitor is In the Jamshedpur Lok CCTV cameras installed in outside the strong room at Barmasia, Tupra, Sadam and Systems of Medicines and Medicine and Homeopathy who is also the district electoral installed at his own office so Sabha constituency, main con- the strongroom," said Jamshedpur C-operative Chatrochatti; Homeopathy healthcare government is setting (ISM&H) which was created in officer, said that a three-tier that he also may keep a con- testants are the BJP's sitting Karmakar. College in support of their Rajkiya Aushadhalaya at up AYUSH hospitals in all dis- March 1995 and renamed as security system has been put in stant watch on the strongroom. MP, Bidyut Baran Mahto and The JMM leader said the candidates. Nawadih, Bhendra, tricts across the country. These Department of Ayurveda, Yoga place for the safety of the Kumar said after the trial Mahagathbandhan candidate Mahagathbandhan's candidate Several parties arecon- Mahuatand, Bokaro Steel City systems are based on definite and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha EVMs. run of the counting will be car- and JMM leader Champai Champai Soren and the candi- structing makeshifts tents, and Chandankiyari while medical philosophies and rep- and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in "Central Reserve Police ried out tomorrow. The admin- Soren. date's election agent Birsingh however, it is the tent of BJP Unani Rajkiya Aushadhalaya at resent a way of healthy living November 2003, with focused Force personnel are guarding istration has decided to provide JMM's central committee Soren have permission to go that was brimming with joy. Kasmar and Jaridih, sources with established concepts on attention for the development of the strong room where the separate monitors to the polit- general secretary, Mohan inside the strongroom in pres- After the announcements of informed. prevention of diseases and pro- Education and Research in polled EVMs have been kept, ical parties— Karmakar, said that they have ence of security personnel any- exit polls it was the BJP camp Admitting shortage of doc- motion of health, said a district Ayurveda, Yoga and the security of the intermedi- Mahagathbandhan, BJP and put up tent near the counting time and as such they are sat- of supporters that rejoiced in tors medical staffs along with health department staff. The Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha ate circle is being maintained others which have put up tents hall outside JCC. isfied with the arrangement jubilation. medicines Civil Surgeon Dr basic approach of all these sys- and Homoeopathy, he said. :; , ( % * 4 "# "%&' ) - $ 3 life of coal and Mica people. not done properly. In such a The situation would be 3 ! situation, it is more important he rising temperature in grimmer after a couple of than the termination of the % 7 8$7% 3 ! shown by some news channels % TBermo and Giridih has weeks as the weather depart- ajya Sabha MP Mahesh agency or extension of the through exit polls, Yadav said crossed the 42 degree Celsius ment has expressed a possi- RPoddar has demanded a period, that there is a high ith exit poll predicting a that in Uttar Pradesh some / mark .With this, normal life in bility of another rise in tem- high-level inquiry into the level of inquiry into the imple- Wthumping victory for the channels showed that BJP is the coal and Mica-centric perature. implementation of the mentation of the project,” he Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led getting 58 per cent of total vote 1/23 regions has begun to get Giridih and Bermo resi- Sewerage-Drainage project of added. National Democratic Alliance cast but how it can be possible severely affected. dents informed that the water Ranchi and he has also urged Poddar said that while (NDA), some smaller and when the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ * Due to the rising heat, level has also fallen down in to repair the distorted roads lodging an objection to the regional political parties, alliance of Samajwadi Party roads are deserted by 10 the areas. However, the which got damaged due to the process of implementation of according to exit poll, reacted (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party 4 + O’clock in the morning. Local upcoming water crises has project and make them acces- this project and the irregular- harshly and said that all are pre- (BSP) have cast based votes resident Ritesh Kumar said started showing its symptoms. sible. Poddar has written a let- ities being undertaken, many planed. more than 55 per cent of total % * that the intensity of prevailing Physician Dr H Kumar ter to the Secretary of the letters were written by me to Reacting on the exit poll, votes. heat stroke has also increased MD of DVC hospital and Dr Urban Development State Minister for Urban State Rashtriya Janata Dal “In Bihar also most of the sharply causing even motorists Nitish Kumar said that one Department, Ajoy Kumar Development CP Singh, (RJD), General Secretary and news channels showed that said, “I can’t say something on to stay at home during the must drink lots of water before Singh in this regard. demanded for investigation, in it,” he added. Spokesperson, Kailash Yadav BJP and JD (U) will get most this issue but one thing is clear peak hours summer in venturing out in the after- Poddar said that Ranchi but these letters were not Poddar has urged the team said that exit poll is organised of the seats but the result will that if exit poll is real then what Giridih. noon.ORS and fruit juice are Municipal Corporation received. “So no responses to investigate the project. “The and fake. “All the news chan- be completely different the is requirement of poll counting Due to increasing heat, very useful in countering heat, (RMC) has recommended were given in a responsible road in my locality was made nels showed that the BJP will Grand Alliance will get around BJP should form government businesses in the both cities he said . terminating the agency exe- manner nor was the recom- in collaboration with the peo- form Government at the 20 seats. In Jharkhand the only on the basis of exit polls. have also begun to suffer to a According to weather cuting the sewerage project. mendation of high level ple and the corporation. The Centre but I am asking that Grand Alliance will get 8 to 10 I am saying about some par- great extent. Shoppers prefer department, maximum and “On the other hand, the inquiry respected. This raises areas where the work of the how many times in the past exit seats out of total 14 seats but ticular seats from adjoining to visit markets in the early minimum temperature of agency has asked for expan- the apprehension that the sewerage was not completed, polls had shown actual results. the exit poll had shown that areas of the State that in Bihar, morning hours or late in the Giridih recorded 42 and 28 sion of the term. It is clear agency implementing this pro- the condition of those parts is If someone tries to know, then BJP will manage 10 or more from Aurangabad seat, exit evening. degree Celsius, while in Bermo from the recommendation of ject is protected by some pow- much better than those parts he can easily find that always than 10 seats,” said Yadav. poll showed that BJP will win The rise in temperature in having same 42 and mini- the corporation to terminate erful people and the engi- of the road, which has been exit poll shows fabricated Speaking on the issue BSP but I am sure that BJP will bite the last one week in Bermo mum is 27 degree Celsius the agency that the imple- neers and office bearers of the restored after laying the sew- results,” he added. MLA from Hussainabad, the dust by more than One lakh and Giridih has affected the respectively on Monday. mentation of the scheme was department are also involved erage line” he added. 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5 . % I will inaugurate from . Shikaraipara on June 1. Also, we are constructing paver $4+/ block roads in the villages,” he said. The CM said that the 3 ! government is going to provide solar powered water hief Minister Raghubar pumps in 32,000 villages. CDas today said that the “Wherever there is no government is committed to pipeline for supplying water, finish development works in the government will provide stipulated period of time and a 5,000 gallon water tank, a provide basic amenities to solar water pump, borewell every family in the State. He and a tap. Streetlights will also said that the Government is be installed in every village,” working on each direction to he said. accelerate the pace of develop- “Special camps will be ment. organised in every district Talking to media persons for CM Krishi Ashirwad here on Monday the CM said Yojna. Farmers’ names and that when the government other details will be entered in had taken charge of affairs in the database and they will get the State only 38 lakh house- the first instalment of the holds had electricity in scheme in the months of Jharkhand. “We electrified 3 ! + %- +"(" + " June. 30 lakh households in last " + %- 7 3 " The next instalment will four and half years. That is be made available to them why there is load in electric- ment today to cut electricity infrastructural sector. “We We have constructed toilets after Durga Puja. Also, those ity supply system. The prob- only in the morning between are now constructing elec- for everyone. farmers who have been regis- lem is because if increased 5-7 AM,” he said. tricity sub stations, grids to In nine districts of tered under E-NAM will be load on the system. I have Das said that nothing provide interrupted power Santhal Pargana we are going given 2,000 for buying & & 3 < " " asked officials of the depart- much was done before in the supply to people in the State. to install street lights, which smart phones,” he added. 8=<: ) ' (&' . ) - , dates. Electoral Officers have 3 ! been asked to make better 3 ! arrangements at room where ith the completion of counting of votes is done.” s the Exit polls have given Wpolling in Jharkhand, the As per ECI instructions, Aa boost to the BJP’s “Abki . office of Chief Electoral Officer ETPBS and postal ballot will be Baar, 300 paar’ claim, the BJP (CEO), Jharkhand on Monday counted first. Those ETPBS is on cloud nine, but the organised a training profound verified after scanning Opposition leaders have gramme for electoral officers will be counted, followed by ridiculed the polls and believe and assistant electoral officers which EVM votes will be that the exit poll figures are on its premises. The counting counted. making erroneous claims. of votes will be done on May 23 As per ECI guidelines, all Chief Minister Raghubar across the country with first candidates can have a polling Das elated over the exit polls when the results will come all trend likely to be available by agent in every table for bring- results, which have given rosy exit polls claim will fall flat.” afternoon. In State Capital, the > ? ' * ) ing transparency in counting of pictures for BJP said, “Exit Shahdeo further said, “On counting of votes will be done ? 3? 3? votes. No polling agent will be polls are trends which shows earlier occasions too, exit polls at Agriculture Marketing ) >) )) " + > allowed to take inside mobile that the BJP is set to attain Alliance. claimed that his victory from prediction were found wrong. Board, Pandra. 3 ) phones or any other electron- majority and could easily cross However, the Opposition Koderma is sure. The former In 2004, 2009 general election Chief Electoral Officer, L ic gadgets. Also, police officers the magic number required parties have claimed that exit chief minister also denied the and 2015 Bihar assembly elec- Khiangte addressing the train- in four rounds. In the first Officer said, “Only those postal and security personnel will for forming the government.” polls are not real picture of elec- theory that Koderma is going tion the exit polls had predicting programme said, “The elec- round pre counting of votes, ballots will be counted, which not be allowed to enter count- He further said that in tion as the sample size in sur- to witness triangular contest. ed the NDA was to form gov- toral officers and assistant elec- service voters who have exer- are available on counting day ing rooms with permission of Jharkhand too, the BJP is to vey is very less. Jharkhand He said, “Koderma is going to ernment in centre and Bihar , toral officers looking after the cised Electronically by 7.59 am.” concerned officers. Central make good show with party set Vikas Morcha (P) president witness direct contest between but when the results came all counting of votes have to fol- Transmitted Postal Ballot In the training pro- ministers or state ministers will to win 13 to 14 seats in State. and former Chief Minister JVM(P) and BJP and based on predictions were found wrong.” low the guidelines of Election System (ETPBS) votes will be gramme, instructions were be debarred from entering The different survey agencies, Babulal Marandi said, “Going feedback from constituency, I The State RJD leadership Commission of India (ECI). If counted. In the second round, also issued to officers to follow counting room. which conducted exit polls, through the exit polls it appears am sure of winning the elec- too claimed that Exit poll pre- there is any confusion regard- votes in Electronic Voting time line, while counting of Meanwhile, Khiangte, on have clearly shown an advan- that all the survey agencies have tion.” diction will fall flat on May 23. ing counting of votes from Machine (EVM) will be count- votes. Amitabh Kaushal the occasion, thanked the elec- tage for BJP. Times Now VMR given BJP national president Echoing the views of In State the BJP had con- any staff, then assistant elec- ed. In the third round there Additional Chief Electoral toral officers and staff of CEO and ABP Nielsen have given Amit Shah’s figure which he has Marandi , State Congress tested 13 seats while one seat toral officers should inform the will be matching of VVPAT Officer said, “All candidates office for peaceful completion eight seats to BJP while six seats been claiming for past four spokesperson Lal Kishore Nath has been given to its ally part- electoral officers.” slips with votes. In fourth and their poll agents will be of election. He also said that to Mahagathbandhan, similar- months. Shah has been claim- Shahdeo said, “The good pro- ner AJSU. The four parties Directives have been round process to seal the EVM informed when the EVM and due to various awareness dri- ly India Today Axis polls have ing that BJP will get 300 plus jection of exit polls in favour of Mahagathbandhan have con- issued to officers, who have and VVPAT machine will be VVPAT machines are taken ves carried out by office of given 12 seats to NDA and two seats and all exit polls have BJP has given the Saffron party tested the election in alliance in been assigned the jobs of done. out from strong rooms to Chief Electoral Officer, voting seats to Grand Alliance, Today given BJP 300 plus seats.” leaders and there cadres two- ratio of Congress 7, JMM 4, counting of votes. The count- Vinay Kumar Choubey, counting rooms so that there percentage in many con- Chanakya has given ten seats to Marandi, who is contesting three days more for BJP to live JVM 2 and RJD 1 seats respec- ing of votes will be carried out Additional Chief Electoral is no confusion among candi- stituencies have gone up. NDA and four seats to Grand election from Koderma, in fool paradise. On May 23 tively. (" ! ' " " : "" +3+ 8875 "8%5 % "&0 5 the person might feel a halo ) > "3% # around the light while driving !%# in the night which usually gets #/$ #/$ reduced over time. %, &, #5 For an Indian of average %### height trifocal intraocular lens 55# 3 ! %'' is more suitable while working on the computer as they have /$ %#% enowned ophthalmologist short hands and work at a dis- +8% /B(8'8 &8' Rof Jharkhand Dr Bharti tance of 60 cm. To work on the 8(//8#% C Kashyap participated in the computer, to read the labels of %C/$ +%'' annual session of the American things in the shop, the trifocal #'#5 %## Society of Cataract and intraocular lens gives them #%#5# # Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) good results. #5"#### held from May 3 to May 7 in For those who read a lot or +5 San Diego, USA. She was the 3 " ! % ' " are involved in stitching and only doctor from across the + 3 + .+3+/ + ! * 2+ embroidery work, multifocal 5 0% 5( world who got an opportunity " intraocular lenses are proven to ) >! &D1! &2 to present four scientific be good for people of the aver- 3#%## % 7 8$7% 3 ! research papers on complex used. The type of multifocal, I- pad by the MNREAD APP age height. D##% subjects of ophthalmic medi- trifocal and extended depth of and found that the average If individuals of average #%-E=F"-E5#% any prominent candi- cine. intraocular lenses can be used height is very beneficial for the height have cylinder power #5#% Mdates, who contested While sharing the find- by Indians of average height Indians who do more writing with cataract, then trifocal toric %%# =G'#%#%%( the17th Lok Shabha election, ings of her research, Kashyap depending on their require- work but if the height is above or multifocal toric lenses are ->5# %(.E' are eagerly waiting for May 23. said that to avoid the use of ments. average then extended deficit of more suitable. %###(H5 Some of them are spending glasses after cataract surgery for In her research, she also vision intraocular lens proves If Indians with above aver- time with supporters, well near and mid vision work, found that the speed of reading to be better because the read- age height have cataract and + 70 555 0 wishers and some are chalking various types of multifocal, a book with multifocal intraoc- ing distance is high. cylinder power then extended ) >*# out future strategy. trifocal and extended depth of ular lenses is the best. This However, one possible depth of focus lens toric lens is #I As most of the prominent me. I am busy in meeting with focus intraocular lenses can be study of speed was done on an drawback in these lenses is that better suited. 3#! #5&# candidates have belongs to either people and as marriage season is # from Bharatiya Janata Party going on so I will attend some (BJP) led National Democratic marriage ceremonies,” said # (*"Q '&& ' Alliance (NDA) or Congress Sahay. led United Progressive Alliance Some of the candidates # (UPA). Almost all the total seats showing their confidence that $6 such children who lost lives ###5#%# # witnessed direct and fierce con- they are going to win the election during the World War 1 dedi- #%*5 test between NDA and UPA can- definitely but they are waiting for 7% cated the church. The parents at ##,+ # %!I didates. the final results eagerly also. that time were workers in TISCO %+5 Congress candidate from BJP candidate from Ranchi, (now Tata Steel) and decided to Ranchi and former Union Sanjay Seth said, “As I have / 0" build a church in memory of &+ $" ( 0 Minister, Subodh Kant Sahay resigned from the post of ( ,& 3 their kids who died in the war. ) > said, “Till yesterday I was busy Chairman, Kahdi Gramoudyog St George's Church comes in campaigning for other candi- Board before election, now I n 1902, founder of Tata under Chotanagpur Diocese of + dates of the alliance in the State start my day early in the morn- IGroup Jamsetji Nusserwanji Church of North India (CNI), and outside the State after May ing at 5: 30 am with meeting Tata wrote to his son Sir the December 28, 1914, the with its headquarters in Ranchi. 6. I came Ranchi today morning people, supporters and well Dorabji Tata to keep the fol- foundation stone of St. George’s It has a membership base of over # from Patna. Just after completion wishers. I am confident that no lowing things in mind while Church was laid and was con- English today. The church also 2,000. # of election of Ranchi, I was one is in fray against me from planning the steel city - ‘Be sure secrated on April 16,1916. provides counselling facilities. It is the headquarters of the assigned task for campaigning Ranchi constituency as people to lay wide streets planted with St George's Church in “It is not the only the oldest Jamshedpur pastorate, which % for the other candidates of the have voted for the development shady trees, every other of a Northern Town, Bistupur, has church of the district but heritage looks after functioning of CNI alliance. I went Patna for cam- work done by the Prime quick-growing variety, be sure come a long way promoting structure that is also known for churches in Mango, Rahargora, -E paigning for Congress candidate Minister Narendra Modi led that there is plenty of space for unity in diversity. It is the oldest rich architecture. Shankerpur (Parsudih), #-C57 Shatrughan Sinha and returned government,” he added. lawns and gardens, reserve church in East Singhbhum. It is Under Dorab Tata’s leader- Sitaramdera, Sonari, Kitadih, # today,” he added. Congress candidate from large areas for football, hock- also a symbol of the religious ship, land to build a church was Tuiladungri, Bagunhatu and "#+%+#% “As there was no time for me Lohadaga seat, Sukhdeo Bhagat ey and parks, earmark areas for diversity that Jamshedpur has provided to the Anglican Birsanagar. %#+,#!+ '' after completion of polling of is also busy meeting people, but Hindu temples, Mohammedan always cherished. Congregation at B Road, There are two more #!7'& # #%##,/%' Ranchi seats to meet with sup- at the same time he is chalking mosques and Christian church- This church today stands Northern Town,” said an official decades-old churches in !'&*',#'(%#5,/% # porters and well wishers from out strategy for his future. “As I es.’ proudly as a testimony of of the church. Bistupur—the Beldih Baptist # #, different part of the constituen- am fully confident that I am Thus, keeping in mind his founder’s vision on B He informed that the church Church, established in 1923, ###%# cy. From today, people of various going win from the seat but father’s vision, land for Road,Northern Town. This is the was built in the memory of chil- near Beldih Triangle in %, parts of the constituency some where there is eagerness of St.George’s Church was given to only protestant church in the city dren who lost their lives in Northern Town and St Mary's %. #5 thronged at my resident to meet the final results. the Anglican Congregation. On where prayers are conducted in World War 1. The parents of Church, established in 1926. ! " # "# '

% $%& $ ! $ 3 time, he had maintained that it Maintaining that “politics resolved accordingly. was on the high command to is a serious business” with At the same time, the rebel by nature, the crick- act against the Sidhu, while everyone working with a pur- leader maintained that no writ- Aeter-turned-politician making it clear that the pose of bringing about a posi- tem complaint against Sidhu Navjot Singh Sidhu is current- Congress has zero-tolerance tive change in people’s lives and has been received so far. ly on the target of his own policy against indiscipline. uplifting poor and weaker sec- Cabinet colleagues in Punjab “His ill-timed comments tions, Dharamsot said: &8 ( P for his rebellious attitude against me and the Punjab “Hankering for posts and &+" & + against the Chief Minister Capt Congress leadership have dam- berths should not be the While staying in power, the Amarinder Singh. aged the party...If he is a real aim...Personally, I think Sidhu firebrand leader Sidhu has The state Cabinet minis- Congressmen, he should have got more than he deserved.” played the role of an opposi- ters have described Sidhu’s chosen a better time to air his Another cabinet Minister tion. open attack only against the grievances instead of just ahead Bharat Bhushan Ashu said that During the SAD-BJP Chief Minister, but that is of voting in Punjab. Perhaps he the party's discipline will have regime, when he was the BJP against the party as a whole. In is ambitious and wants to be to be followed by everyone. MP from Amritsar, Sidhu was unison, they are seeking “strong chief minister,” Capt “Political leaders have to show at loggerheads with the Chief action” against Sidhu’s indisci- Amarinder had said on Sunday. restraint and should not Minister Parkash Singh Badal, pline, while some has asked the Capt Amarinder’s state- embarrass the party by openly SAD president Sukhbir Badal, former cricketer to quit if he ment came after Sidhu, while speaking on any issue,” said and his brother-in-law Bikram has any problems. addressing an election rally in Ashu. Majithia on the issue of devel- Amidst all this, the state Bathinda on May 17, talked Congress and the SAD, while Chandigarh ticket, while act against Sidhu, another cab- Dharamsot said that opment projects in Amritsar. leadership is waiting for the about a “friendly match” with- blaming the media for “putting adding that Dr Navjot was inet Minister Sadhu Singh Sidhu’s remarks came at a time 5 7& He openly criticised the May 23, the day when the out naming anyone, while ask- words in my mouth”. asked to contest from Bathinda Dharamsot on Monday when entire Congress was unit- The state Congress leader- Badals for scuttling his projects, results of recently-held gener- ing the electorate to “punish” Before that, Sidhu’s wife or Amritsar, but she refused. slammed the former cricketer edly fighting to ensure that the ship would initiate any action, so much so that he moved the al elections would be out, to the “players” who have 75:25 and former MLA Dr Navjot Coming to his wife’s asking him to quit as the party wins all the 13 Lok Sabha if needed, against Sidhu only High Court against the then “think about” action against share. Kaur Sidhu has blamed Capt defence, Sidhu maintained that Minister “if he has problem seats in Punjab. after the poll results on May 23. government. Sidhu. It is believed that Sidhu, in Amarinder and state party she “would never lie”. with the Chief Minister”. “I think his ambitions are A senior party leader, who Joining the Congress just The cold war between the his speech, hinted at the affairs’ in-charge Asha Kumari “Sidhu has come to the very high and he remains dis- did not wish to be named, said ahead 2017 state assembly two senior Congress leaders rumoured pact between Capt for playing a negative role in ?7 % 8 7 Congress after quitting BJP satisfied wherever he goes. that with everyone busy with polls, Sidhu was again seen on touched a new level on Sunday, Amarinder and SAD presi- declining her nomination from "/ &%> and only god knows where he When he was in the BJP, he was the elections and now waiting a collision course with the when the state was going for dent Sukhbir Badal to ensure Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat. 0"% will go after leaving Congress,” not satisfied there. Today, he or the results, any action in the Chief Minister especially on the poll, when Capt Amarinder victory of their wives from Rubbishing her allegations A day after Punjab senior- he said while demanding that may be eyeing chief minister’s matter would be taken after issues of acting against the minced no words to say that Patiala and Bathinda. as “non-sense”, Capt most cabinet minister Brahm high command must take post, tomorrow even prime Thursday. The leader said that Badals in sacrilege and related the “ambitious” Sidhu might However, Sidhu has denied Amarinder had pointed out Mohindra said that he along action Sidhu. “I would raise this minister’s chair may not satis- report would be sought in the firing cases, running cable, want to replace him as the having said anything that sug- that he had no role in the deci- with other colleagues would demand in the party meeting,” fy him. So, wherever he goes, matter from the state leaders transports mafias, and against Chief Minister. At the same gested a collusion between the sion-making for the write to the high command to he said. he has problems,” he added. and the matter would be Majithia in the drug cases. & + ; ( / -0101 more. I will never be able to 2$3) 0 /8% 0 3 ! forgive myself if I fail to get her treated and she loses her eye- 3 ! The deceased Afzal Ali two-year-old child— sight,” Ghufran said was at number three in the four ATaqdees, who was diag- This is when the hospital n a shocking incident, one brothers. There are two sisters, nosed with a rare type of can- suggested crowd funding and a Iyouth was killed by slitting one of which is married and cer in the eye underwent fundraiser with all of Taqdees’s his neck near Tongari one is small. He is sole bread surgery and was saved through medical documents and fami- Mountain under Pundag OP in earner for his family. crowd funding. It started as an ly details were set up on Ranchi District on Monday. irritation in the eye and soon Milaap- one of the crowd fund- Superintendent of Police left a white spot on her retina. ing platforms for medical and (City) Sujata Kumari 9 1$2 The unsuspecting parents took personal needs. Over 300 Veenapani informed that the her to the hospital expecting it strangers who saw the fundrais- police recovered a body near 4. to be an eye infection, but the er online came ahead and Tongari Pahar under Pundag : diagnosis changed their lives made a contribution to help OP. According to the first sight forever. Ghufran collect over Rs 3.6 it was murder by slitting the . Retinoblastoma is a rare lakh. The toddler has now neck as it seemed that the form of cancer that rapidly won the battle against cancer youth’s neck was cut by a sharp develops from the immature and has returned home to her weapon. Police sent the body to & cells of the retina. Upon diag- family in Ranchi. Ranchi: In order to encourage Maheshwari, Brajesh Rajendra Institute of Medical ;% 9 nosis the child was referred to grows slowly and occupies the Ghazala and Ghufran were “This is special type of the talented students of the Maheshwari, HOD's and Sciences (RIMS) for post- a hospital in a big city where entire eye ball inside the globe completely devastated in this cancer that happens in the country, the announcement ALLEN Team Members at mortem,” she added 9 %9( three cycles of an advanced and is generally detected in a unforeseen emergency. “Since blast cells of the retina. These for ALLEN’s Tallentex 2020, SAMRAS SABHAGAR, The SP said that the police % form of Chemotherapy costing fairly advanced stage. The best Taqdees has been diagnosed cells are the cells which give was inaugurated and poster Jawahar Nagar, Kota. ALLEN's have found in the investigation the family about Rs 4 lakh thing to do in such a case is to with this disease, I haven’t kept shape to different parts of the released by Famous Bollywood director, Brajesh that the deceased was Afzal Ali, % including hospitalization and remove the eye ball and prevent a count of the money that has eye. The parents have to be very Playback Singer Palak Maheshwarisaid that this resident of Tongari of Eilahi others. it from spreading to the other flown out of our hands. All that vigilant for it to be discovered Muchhal, Music director examination is a platform to Nagar under Pundag OP. So far, . & % “This is a type of cancer of organs,” said noted ophthal- I have been worrying about is early. If detected early it can be Palash Muchhal in presence of bring forward and appreciate three persons have been * the eye ball and it happens in mologist Dr. Sushma Sinha. getting my daughter better. I treated through laser surgery Directors Govind Maheshwari, the talent of students of the detained for further investiga- children below the age of five. Coming from a humble have already spent so much and and regular follow up ses- Rajesh Maheshwari, Naveen country. tion. There is no cure for this. It background, the parents I am in no condition to arrange sions,” Sinha further added. P " ! P " " 6 +

, 3 years has fuelled discussions, her elder sister Saraswati hile 23-year-old sprinter Chand has alleged that a con- WDutee Chand's admis- spiracy has been hatched to sion of being in a same-sex siphon off Dutee’s property relationship for the last three and spoil her sport career.

"The issue of Dutee’s marriage is very personal. There should not be so much discussion on someone’s personal life. But a conspiracy has been hatched to grab her property and spoil her career,” said Sarawati, who is also an athlete. Notably, Dutee, a resident of Chakagopalpur under under Rasulpur block in Jajpur district, had also stated that her family has already given a free hand to her to choose her life partner. The Supreme Court’s his- toric verdict on same-sex passed in September 2018 encouraged her to spend life with her same-six partner with whom she has relationship for the last three years. On Dutee’s statement, Shree Bishnu Tantubaya Samiti president and a senior citizen of her village Ramesh Das said, “Dutee has already divulged her opinion regarding her relationship with her girl partner. But this should not be discussed in the public. From the issue, it is evident that a well-though plan has been made to steal her property and wealth.” ; . $ P .= .& !"> % .= . ! " # "?

-; ! 3 " +0 &7 /5 +0P+ $ 0 0 > #" # & $B* /# , "* &4* /%,# BJP delegation, led by # AUnion Minister Piyush # Goyal, met the Election 5 +) , ) J# + Commission (EC) on Monday !&5 ! and demanded that repolls be & +% held in some constituencies 1!&2$' where violence occurred in West & +,'+' Bengal and Central forces be he TDP on Monday wrote ,#='FHE deployed for free and fair count- Tto the Election #J# ing in the State. Commission urging adequate -E=>"=H'HK. "We have met the Election security in the counting #'='-=H Commissioners and informed premises to ensure the "YSRCP #5 them about the violence that had members do not disturb the taken place in all the seven phas- counting process" in the State. % 5&&& es of the Lok Sabha polls and The letter from TDP Rajya 07>% "7 requested for re-polling in all the Sabha member K Ravindra 0 > violence-affected constituen- Kumar came a day after YSR # cies," Goyal said after meeting Congress Party approached the 1 2 ## EC officials. He was accompa- poll body seeking free and fair places like Pune and Kolkata, nel...Therefore, instructions # nied by Defence Minister %- 4* + ( > counting of votes. TDP wrote: "We request the may be issued to all ROs to pro- # Nirmala Sitharaman and senior + ! YSR Congress Party Election Commission to provide vide food and drinking water 5L BJP leaders. national general secretary V adequate security in the count- to the counting agents during #%## Goyal said party candidates repeatedly threatening the peo- Commission to deploy the cen- added. Vijayasai Reddy had written to ing premises to ensure the the period of counting." and agents, deployed in West ple of the State that 'chunao ke tral forces in Electronic Voting The senior BJP leaders also the EC alleging that the TDP YSRCP doesn't disturb the The TDP leader also %%### Bengal, were being threatened baad sabak sikhayengi'(she will Machine strong rooms till the appealed to the poll panel to has "trained some unruly ele- counting process." requested the EC "to issue 6 & and the Election Commission deal with them after election) end of counting to allow free and ensure the sanctity of the count- ments and appointed them as The letter further states: instructions to the concerned 5#%## should take strict action against and the kind of violence seen till fair counting," he said. ing process in Odisha, their counting agents to disturb "As the political parties are not officials to permit the counting #J # the culprits. 'We have enlisted seven phase of general elections, 'It is required that the EC Karnataka, West Bengal, the counting process in case allowed to carry food inside the agents to carry Form 17C #'L with the EC some constituencies it is apprehended that violence should deploy central forces at Madhya Pradesh and their candidates are trailing in counting hall premises, neces- Part-I /account of votes record- #5 for repolling,' he said. may take place again. all EVMs strongrooms. Till the Chhattisgarh. the State". sary arrangements have to be ed, Form 17C part-II / Accusing West Bengal CM "We saw incidents of vio- Model Code of Conduct is in "Independent observers Accusing YSRCP of mis- made by the concerned scrolling sheet for recording 7"% 0 of threatening BJP candidates, lence took place till the last phase force, personnel already must be sent in these states and chievous game plan like the dele- Returning Officers (ROs) to the votes counted and required 5 % "$$ poll agents and party sympa- of polling. There is possibility of deployed should remain there so CCTV cameras must be tion of genuine voters of TDP by provide food and water to the white papers and pen to make 0 > thisers, the BJP leader said that violence even after counting of that people are reassured that no installed in all counting stations filing applications in bulk in the counting agents also along any representation on the ,%,* Mamata Banerjee has been votes. So, we have requested the violence will be tolerated, ' Goyal in the five States," he said. name of unknown persons from with other counting person- counting issues." #"#% ,! 71,!72' 57@;9AA;$-5A7,A; #'/ * 66/ "67 ++'# ## %# ""Q(, -& ##5 # !@ , )8& ) 1!@ 2 #%' # to it, which could mean the worst ever &# '/*' performance of the front in the State. ,!7,%% ++% PI(M) general secretary Sitaram "It is very clear that an Opposition (=."=C5 CYechury on Monday demanded front and its strategy can only be Exit Polls'. He also said the personalised that VVPAT slips should be fully formed after the election results on "If the Exit Polls are read campaign against Prime Minister 5" ( " ( counted if there is any discrepancy May 23. One thing is clear that a sec- day after pollsters predicted a along with the 2014 election Modi did not cut much ice in 2014 "80 & ( 5&0 with EVM figures. ular, alternative Government will be Asecond term for the Narendra results, it would be clear that and may not cut any ice in 2019. 0 > ! "On VVPATs & the EVM tally, the formed at the Centre. Who will make Modi-led NDA Government, there is a huge maturing of Indian "Leaders are judged on merit ## EC is yet to come out with a procedure it and how will it be created will be Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on democracy taking place. The elec- and not on caste or family names. # % in case there is a mismatch! Even if decided after the results," Sitaram Monday pointed out that EVMs torate keeps national interest para- Thus, the Prime Minister's style of 8%5 there is one mismatch in the VVPAT Yechury told reporters here. play no role in exit polls and if the mount before exercising a choice rising above caste and concen- # samples picked for counting and Meanwhile, Communist Party of actual results of the general elec- on whom to vote for. When well- trating on performance related #,*3 EVMs, to maintain integrity of the India (CPI) general secretary S tion are in consonance with the meaning people with similar ideas issues received far more accept- %(=' electoral process, all VVPATs in that Sudhakar Reddy said they would sit in projections, "the Opposition's fake vote in the same direction, it leads ability with the electorate," Jaitley %5 Assembly segment must be counted," the Opposition if no party got a clear issue of the EVMs would also lose to the making of a wave," he said. said. N 3& he tweeted. majority. "We have our national exec- its non-existent rationale". Referring to the Congress, He said the voters are no # +8L/+ With the exit polls predicting a utive on May 27-28. We will not take "Many of us may continue to Jaitley said that the Gandhi fami- longer willing to trust 'Coalition of /+8+L debacle for the Left Front in the Lok any decision before that. If no party squabble over correctness and ly has become a liability for the Rivals' as their alliances are unten- +, *#5 +' Sabha election, the leaders of various in Kerala, 4-6 seats for the Left gets a majority, we will sit in the oppo- accuracy of the Exit Polls. The grand-old party. "... In the able. + Left parties are set to play a waiting Democratic Front (LDF) and one sition," he said. hard reality is that when multiple Congress the first family is no The arithmetic of caste coali- %' game as regards joining the UPA or seat for the Bharatiya Janata Party CPI national secretary D Raja Exit Polls convey the same mes- longer an asset but an albatross tions is no longer valid and has #%# being part of a non-Congress federal (BJP). conceded that this could be the Left's sage, the direction of the result around neck of the Party. Without yielded place to national interest. %% + front. A majority of the exit polls have In West Bengal, a State ruled by worst poll performance in years. broadly would be in consonance the family, they don't get the "Fake issues only satisfy the 'man- #N&8# predicted 14-16 seats for the Congress- the Left Front for 34 years, a majori- "What role we will play will be decid- with the message," Jaitley said in crowd, with it they don't get the ufacturers of fakery'. The voters N#J led United Democratic Front (UDF) ty of the exit polls have given no seats ed post May 23," he said. a blogpost titled 'The Message of votes," he said. don't buy them," Jaitley added. 85 / ,8! 5 ,977 $,; $1) / 4 )8 9 , ) "The case relates to a group still absconding. Later, all the 9 ! of ten persons from different arrested accused were released he National Investigation parts of Tamil Nadu who had on bail by the Court. - ) TAgency (NIA) on Monday formed a WhatsApp group IPC sections relating to New Delhi: The Supreme Tax Act, which was enacted in listed for hearing after a week conducted searches at 10 loca- named "SHAHADAT IS OUR criminal conspiracy, religious Court agreed on Monday to April 2016, could not be as Khaitan's advocate-on- tions of the accused persons at GOAL". In 2018, they con- or sectarian incitement apart hear on Tuesday the Centre's allowed to operate with retro- record was not available during New Delhi: Former Kolkata seeking relief and hence, the Muthupet, Keelakarai, spired together to procure arms from the UA (P)A sections plea challenging the Delhi spective effect from July, 2015. the week. Police Commissioner Rajeev protection granted to him be Devipattinam, Lalpet and for their terrorist gang, to raise relating to waging war against High Court order staying its A vacation bench of jus- "You (Kaul) mention this Kumar moved the Supreme counted from the time the Salem in connection with funds to wage armed struggle, the country for violation of the notification to allow the 2016 tices Indira Banerjee and Sanjiv (non-availability of lawyer) Court on Monday seeking strike ends. investigation of the Keelakarai to facilitate the escape of ter- Arms Act. black money law to operate Khanna took note of the sub- before the bench tomorrow," it extension of the 7-day protec- The lawyer told the bench case, related to conspiracy to rorists from jail and to propa- During the last few years, with retrospective effect from missions of Solicitor General said. tion granted to him by it in that the top court had on May procure arms for their terror- gate their ideology, to act South India has emerged as a July, 2015 to book and probe Tushar Mehta, appearing for On May 16, the high court connection with the Saradha 17 granted seven days time to ist gang, raise funds to wage against the State, the NIA said major hub for transnational offenders. the government, that the high had restrained the I-T depart- chit fund scam case in view of Kumar to approach the com- armed struggle, facilitate escape in a statement. radicalisation groups that are The Centre is also aggriev- court erred in staying the ment from taking any action lawyers' strike in Kolkata. petent court for legal remedies of terrorists from jail and wage The case was initially reg- working at the behest of inter- ed by the interim order of the Centre's notification to invoke against Khaitan. Kumar's counsel men- but four days have already war against the country. istered on April 2, 2018 at national terrorist groups like high court that restrained the the black money law with ret- On invoking the black tioned the matter for urgent elapsed and they needed time During the searches, the Keelakarai police station of the Al Qaeda and ISIS. Various Income Tax (I-T) department rospective effect. money law with retrospective listing before a vacation bench to approach the competent NIA seized a number of digi- Ramanathapuram district of new forms of recruitment from taking any action against "It will be listed tomorrow," effect, it had said Parliament, in comprising Justices Indira court there. tal devices including three lap- Tamilnadu, under Crime No. methods are adopted by such VVIP chopper scam accused the bench said when Mehta its wisdom, had enacted the Act Banerjee and Sanjiv Khanna However, the bench said tops, three hard discs, 16 46/2018 under various Sections groups including through vir- Gautam Khaitan, against said CBI inquires were which was to come into force and said that since lawyers in since the May 17 order was mobile phones, eight SIM of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), tual technologies like social whom a black money case has launched on the basis of the from April 1, 2016 and as the Kolkata are on strike, the pro- passed by a three-judge bench, cards, two pen drives, five Unlawful Activities media and also through an been lodged. law's applicability. date was expressly decided by tection granted to the IPS offi- Kumar's counsel can approach memory cards and one card (Prevention) Act and Arms organization like Street Dawah The high court, in its order, The bench refused to Parliament, it could not be cer should be extended. the apex court registry or the reader besides two knives and Act 1959 against ten accused, that seeks to attract the gullible said the Black Money entertain the plea of senior made applicable with retro- The counsel said due to the secretary general for listing of a large number of incriminat- out of which nine accused were youths to its fold by imparting (Undisclosed Foreign Income advocate N K Kaul, appearing spective effect by way of a noti- strike, Kumar was not able to the matter before an appropri- ing documents. arrested earlier. One accused is radicalized sermons on Islam. and Assets) and Imposition of for Khaitan, that the matter be fication. PTI move the competent court for ate bench. PTI " : + ( ""

The purpose of system said. However, this "may not " - A units is to enable worldwide change anything drastically", he ndia on Monday adopted a coherence of measurements. pointed out adding it will mat- Iglobal resolution to redefine The International System of ter when it comes to measure- 5" 8 for mining or for construction pared for the online job and four of the seven base units — Units (SI) was formalised in ments less than a kilogramme. of power plant near the monu- ensure that the applicants are kilogramme, kelvin, mole and 1960 and has been updated sev- For instance, measuring small- rom June 1, 2019, no more ments or looking for registration informed of the development so ampere, a move expected to eral times to account for devel- er diamonds. Fhassles of running around of antiquity too will have to that they do not have to go usher in changes in educational opment in measurement tech- The NPL has also sent rec- the local offices of the apply through the ASI's portal through the hassle of paper textbooks. nology. ommendations on the pro- Archeological Survey of India for permission. Their applica- works like sending documents A resolution to redefine "Since the 1960s, we have posed changes to be incorpo- (ASI) for seeking permission — tions will be scrutinised and to the offices. four of the seven base units was to rely ever more heavily on rated in the National Council whether it is related to export accordingly replied. "In case the Meanwhile, as the part of passed by representatives of 60 advanced science and engi- of Educational Research and permit for antiquity or shooting application is accepted, the appli- the Digital India, the ASI has countries at the General neering in our day-to-day lives, Training (NCERT) to imple- of films, photography or hold- cant will be asked to deposit the already expanded e-ticketing Conference on Weights and and also in manufacturing, ment them in contemporary ing cultural events at the nation- fee, if case any. The fate of reject- services to its 26 more monu- Measures (CGPM) of the adopted the metric system of are invariants of time and space healthcare and science. The education. al monuments protected under ed applications will be informed ments including Hauz Khas in International Bureau of measurements, also known as and have successfully replaced proposed changes in the unit Recommendations on the the Central agency. online only," said a senior offi- Delhi from April 1. Weights and Measures (BIPM), the International System of the artifact based units, and definition have been designed proposed changes have also To ensure accountability cial from the Ministry. Prior to these 26 monu- Paris on November 16 last Units (SI), which has been in aptly opened up the new era for to have no immediate conse- been sent to the All India and transparency as well as Issuance of temporary ments, Taj Mahal, Agra and year. practice since 1889. The other quantum world by linking all quences," he said. Council for Technical reduce paperwork besides con- export permit for antiquity, Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung However, it has been base units are — second, metre seven base units to fundamen- The unit redefinitions rep- Education (AICTE), Indian venience of the public , the pre- proposal for excavation and Tomb, Tughlakabad Fort, Old implemented across the world and candela. tal constants or quantum stan- resent a profound change of Institutes of Technology (IITs), mier archeological body under exploration from the archeolo- Fort (Purana Qila), Red Fort, on May 20 — World Mande said that quantum dards, added K Aswal, Director perspective and they are National Institutes of the Union Culture Ministry has gists will be accepted online Kotla Firozshah, Jantar Mantar, Meteorology Day, Shekhar computing, artificial intelli- of the National Physical expected to form the founda- Technology (NITs), and other decided to entertain applications only, he said adding that the New Delhi were already covered Mande, Director General of the gence (AI), industry 4.0, and Laboratory (NPL), one of the tions of improved measure- academic institutes to be incor- online for granting permissions move is the part of the govern- under the e-ticketing facility Council for Scientific and space enabled communications oldest scientific institutes in the ments for decades to come as porated in syllabi of metrolo- for its various public related ser- ment's Digital India programme. (online and at site). Industrial Research (CSIR), are some of the international country that also takes care of science and technology con- gy courses in graduate engi- vices. All the ASI offices across- There are 116 ticketed mon- said at an event here. challenges of the near future. setting meteorology standards tinues to develop in a way we neering and academic courses, For instance, those seeking about 70 across the country have uments and 32 museums under Over 100 countries have The fundamental constants domestically. cannot currently foresee, Aswal Aswal added. no objection certificates (NOC) already been informed to be pre- the protection of ASI. ! " # "B 5 ! , 6 $ ' "B $7/7$ $ 3 ballets. The exit poll surveys on while the Congress and the 89 sack me). The decision taken troversial statements quite often Rajbhar alleged that May 19 only reiterated the JD(S) had bagged 9 and 2 by the chief minister was a against the saffron party, the lat- Adityanath did not have time arnataka Chief Minister serious concern of the seats each & * delayed one,” Rajbhar said. est being during the Lok Sabha to implement the recommen- KHD Kumaraswamy is Opposition parties on misuse respectively.However, in the $ “Had the decision been taken election campaign when he dations of the social justice annoyed with the exit poll of vulnerable EVMs for elec- bypolls held in November last around 20 days ago, it would said that BJP members should committee. results which have predicted toral gains by the ruling party,” year the BJP had lost the Ballari . have been much better.” be “thrashed” with shoes. “If Om Prakash Rajbhar land slide victory to Prime he said in another tweet. seat to the Congress. “By taking the decision, he He had recently sent a let- speaks about improvement in Minister Narendra Modi and With most exit polls fore- Deputy Chief Minister G % (Adityanath) has proved he ter to the chief minister stating primary education to the chil- BJP. with a desperate and casting another term for Prime Parameshwara too raised does not endorse my war that he was resigning from the dren poor households, then it annoyance Kumaraswamy who Minister Narendra Modi and doubts over the EVMs, saying against poverty,” he told cabinet. is bad,” he said. runs a coalition government the BJP almost sweeping that the BJP had sponsored the Lucknow: Just a day after reporters, donning his tradi- In Lok Sabha polls, Rajbhar said he used to talk along with the congress has Karnataka in the Lok Sabha exit polls as the ground reality polling ended in the Lok Sabha tional yellow scarf, associated Rajbhar's party fielded candi- about implementing prohibi- expressed concerns over the polls, chief minister H D was different. He also noted elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief with his party. dates from several constituen- tion in Uttar Pradesh on the vulnerability of the Electronic Kumaraswamy looks desperate 1! ' that the United Progressive Minister Yogi Adityanath The Suheldev Bharatiya cies in Uttar Pradesh and sup- lines of Gujarat and Bihar, but Voting Machines (EVMs). and also bogged down by the Alliance will come to power at Monday sacked SBSP leader Samaj Party (SBSP) had won ported the Congress and the SP- claimed that Adiyanath would Tweet after tweet he hit out infighting within the coalition 28 seats. The jubilation is evi- the Centre this time. Om Prakash Rajbhar from the four seats in the 2017 UP BSP candidates on some seats. not endorse it. at exit poll predictions and demanding for a change. dent in the Karnataka BJP “Most of the exit polls are Cabinet for his outbursts against Assembly elections. Asked about the possibili- Hours after Rajbhar was blamed the media as biased and He said “The entire exit which went to polls under the the reflection of the wishes of senior NDA partner BJP. The MoS removed from ty of going with the BSP-SP- sacked, the state BJP accused alleged that the “artificially poll exercise was an effort to Lingayat strong man BS news channels. There is a Modi Governor Ram Naik the post included Rangaram RLD alliance, Rajbhar said he him of shattering the decorum engineered” or “manufactured” create false impression of a Yeddyurappa. However,he said wave in the news channels but accepted the recommendation Rajbhar and Virendra Rajbhar, would talk about it later. of alliance dharma by contin- Modi wave is being used by the wave in favour of one particu- people of the country as well as the actual result will be out and relieved Rajbhar with both members of UP Backward Rajbhar expressed strong uously speaking against the BJP to lure regional parties well lar leader and the party. As they Karnataka have supported when the (ballot) boxes are immediate effect from his post Class Commission; Sudama resentment towards the BJP for saffron party despite being its in advance to fill any shortfall say, it is just an exit poll, not Modi and the exit polls giving opened,” congress leader BK of Backward Class Welfare and Rajbhar, a member of Uttar not allying with the SBSP in the partner. after the results on May 23. exact poll.” 22 seats to the saffron party in Hariprasad told reporters. Divyangjan Empowerment Pradesh Pashudhan Vikash the state in the Lok Sabha polls. “The BJP is a party which He said in a tweet “Entire Most exit polls on Sunday the state was a proof of that. “They have shown BJP losing Minister, an official spokesper- Parishad; Arvind Rajbhar, the “I was only demanding gives full respect to its allies and Opposition political parties predicted that the ruling Stressing that many tall 40 to 45 seats in Uttar Pradesh. son said here. Chairman Micro, Small and one seat in the Lok Sabha elec- honours the coalition dharma. had expressed concern over Bharatiya Janata Party led leaders of Congress-JD(S) will In rest of the places, these The CM also recommend- Medium Enterprises depart- tion. We are a party. And if we But, it is unfortunate that our credibility of EVMs under PM National Democratic Alliance lose, he said, “Let's see what will channels tried to fill the void. ed to the Governor that all ment; Rana Ajit Pratap Singh, do not contest, then what mes- alliance partner in UP, Om @narendramodi's rule. will comfortably cross the happen after May 23, fighting Exit polls are not exact polls. other Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj the Chairman-cum-Director sage will we give to our work- Prakash Rajbhar, not just vio- Opposition parties even halfway mark of 272 seats in is on between Congress and We will get exact poll when the Party (SBSP) members holding UP Seeds Development ers and people?” he asked. lated the decorum of alliance knocked the doors of the the Lok Sabha. Some even JD(S) already, let's see where it counting happens,” he added. the rank of Minister of State be Corporation, Sunil Arkwanshi On what would be his dharma, but shattered it. It is Supreme Court asking for a tra- projected that the NDA will get will reach.”The Congress and Speculation is rife in the removed immediately. and Radhika Patel, members of future strategy, Rajbhar said, “I for this reason that the party ditional ballot paper election- more than 300 seats. the Janata Dal (Secular) lead- political circles that any adverse A recalcitrant Rajbhar National Integration Council. was born alone, I will walk and UP Chief Minister Yogi sto avoid defective EVMs that After the exit polls predic- ers questioning the EVMs results for Congress-JD(S) appeared before the media soon All of them enjoyed the rank alone. We will take our views Adityanath were compelled to are vulnerable to fraud.” tion a sweep for the saffron shows their desperation”, he alliance in the polls will have its afterward and “welcomed” the and status of state ministers. to the people and spread aware- take such a strong step,” UP BJP “World wide, even devel- party in Karnataka, with poll- added. implications on the longevity of decision of the CM. The senior Rajbhar was ness among the backward chief Mahendra Nath Pandey oped countries have opted for sters claimed that the BJP was In the 2014 general elec- the Kumaraswamy-led gov- “I welcome the decision (to shown the door for making con- castes about their rights.” said in a statement here. PTI traditional polls through paper likely to win over 21 of the total tion, the BJP had won 17 seats ernment in Karnataka. 7 ( ?

("7 " 73 ! category. It may be recalled that the % " $ 0" ( camps which are very close to n a big relief to students seek- @ ! , PG medical courses had start- the LOC,” he added and said, Iing admission to medical ed on May 2, but on May 5, the head of the declaration of “we are keeping continuous and dental under-graduate and ,, 7, students were informed that ALok Sabha poll results on watch on the LOC and when- post graduate courses under their admissions were can- May 23, one of the senior most ever any wrong activity is carried Maratha reservation quota, the 3 3 celled, though they had paid army commander based in out by the Pakistan Army or Maharashtra government on full fees and joined duties. Northern Command head- Armed Forces, suitable response Monday promulgated the ; 7 7 They had secured admis- quarters in Udhampur, will be given to them,” the Army Maharashtra State Reservation sions on the basis of the Monday warned Pakistan to Commander asserted. for Socially and Educationally , , Maratha quota (SEBC) while dare not try and come any- Commenting on the overall Backward Classes (SEBC) cancelling their seats got where near the Line of Control security situation in the state of (Amendment and Validation) ,/ $ through the All India Quota, (LoC) to carry out any actions. Jammu and Kashmir, Lt Gen Ordinance, 2019 to facilitate ,, 7, $' but the SEBC quota has been “Should there be any mis- Ranbir Singh said, “The securi- reservations to the students declared invalid for the current adventure by the Pakistan, they ty situation in Jammu and concerned. &$ ! year, he added. will be given a befitting reply,” Kashmir is well under control”. Maharashtra Governor Ch The State government had stated GoC-in-C Northern “During this year, we have Vidyasagar Rao signed the !7 3,, last week assured the affected Command headquarters Lt-Gen been able to neutralize 86 ter- ordinance on the basis of an students that it would promul- Ranbir Singh on the sidelines of rorists so far & our operations advice given by the gates an ordinance to ensure a program in Udhampur. continue in the same manner. 7 ( 7 ( ' & Maharashtra Cabinet that such the admission process was not “Indian Armed Forces have Nearly 20 of them have been 3& an ordinance was necessary to affected in the Maratha reser- the capability, resolve and oper- apprehended, we've also been provide the benefit of reserva- vations category. ational plan to take any chal- able to bring back many of tions in admissions to SEBC Raghuwanshi and Pranjali Meanwhile, in its SLP filed lenge from the Pakistan when- them to the mainstream”. '&8 9 : classes in Medical and Dental Charde who stated that the before the apex court, the state ever it arises” he added. Lt-Gen Ranbir Singh said, '" # under-graduate and post-grad- reservation was “unconstitu- government has submitted to Addressing a press confer- “Pakistan has continued with uate courses. tional” for this year’s admis- the court that two rounds of the ence, Lt-Gen Singh also clarified activities, which are mainly “There shall now be reser- sions. Their argument was that admission process has already that the first surgical strike hap- anti India like promoting cross vations in favour of the candi- the SEBC Act came into force been held and preparing a pened in September 2016. He border infiltration, ceasefire (&/1 dates belonging to SEBC class- on November 30, 2018, while revised list now, will be unjust. said, I don't want to go into what violations, drug trafficking, Lucknow: In a setback to es from the educational year the admission process for the The government also brought political parties say, they'll be narcotics and circulation of Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party 2019-20 and also for admis- PG medical courses had start- to the court's notice that the given an answer by the govern- fake Indian currency”. (Lohia) led by Shivpal Singh Lucknow: “Exit polls are noth- for BJP in Uttar Pradesh by 10. sions to other educational ed prior to that, on October 16, SEBC students, who cracked ment.What I told you is a state- He added that all their Yadav, its Agra (North) ing but a big farce and one Earlier it predicted 22 seats for courses including under-grad- 2018. the two rounds of the admis- ment of fact. actions are ensuring the proxy Assembly bypoll candidate should take their outcome with the BJP in UP but an hour later uate courses requiring the pass- Following the high court’s sion process, have not made In April 2018, DGMO had war raged against India is in con- Dilip Baghel resigned from a bucket full of salt,” said a it jacked it up by 10 saying BJP ing of the NEET or any other order, Maharashtra govern- any representation before the clarified in response to a RTI tinuation, adding, “But I assure the party on Monday. senior office-bearer of Lucknow would win 32 seats. “How and National Entrance Test,” a statement on March 4 filed a spe- High Court. query, “data pertaining to surgi- you that our actions to counter The polling for the by-elec- chapter of People’s Union for why that increase no one ment issued by Raj Bhavan said cial leave petition (SLP) in the The state government has cal strikes, if carried out before them are in place and the tion was held on Sunday along Civil Liberties (PUCL) after a knows,” he said. in the evening. Supreme Court, challenging argued that deciding on the 29 September 2016, was not Pakistan will not be allowed to with the seventh phase of Lok number of television channels Another news channel said The ordinance has been the Nagpur bench of the writ petition without involving available in the headquarters” succeed in their designs”. Sabha elections in the state. aired analysis of exit as the Aam Aadmi Party vote share in necessitated by the stay grant- Bombay High Court's decision the 'to be affected' parties Referring to February 26 air He said,”As far as the hin- In his resignation letter, marathon polls in India ended Uttarakhand would be 2.5 per ed by the Bombay High Court to stay the 16 per cent quota results in violation of the prin- strikes in Balakote by the Indian terland is concerned, we have Baghel has alleged that the on Sunday evening. cent though AAP is not con- on the 16 per cent quota offered offered to the Maratha com- ciple of natural justice. Air Force, Lt-Gen Singh said, recently finished with the elec- party leaders did not cooperate It was not the exit polls but testing from this hill state, he to the Maratha community munity under the socially and On its part, the State gov- “The action by IAF for carry- tions in the state. It is to the with him in the bypolls. the variance in their projections said. The exit polls have thrown under the socially and educa- educationally backward class- ernment had written a letter to ing out air strikes in Balakote credit of the security forces, He alleged that the area in that baffled the viewers. Nine up confusing numbers. While tionally backward classes es (SEBC) category for admis- the DMER on March 8, 2019 to terrorist infrastructure was administration in the state that which the party’s youth wing channels aired exit polls out of some have given upper hand to (SEBC) category for admission sion in this year's postgraduate incorporate and implement indeed laudable. Our aircrafts we have very peaceful, free and president resides, no one was which six projected that the SP-BSP-RLD mahagathband- in this year's postgraduate medical courses. the SEBC quota from the aca- penetrated deep into their ter- fair elections”. Referring to deployed at the polling booths Bharatiya Janata Party-led han, others say BJP will sweep medical courses. Immediately after the high demic year 2019 in their post- ritory and carried out attacks on local youth joining ranks of dif- while the district party office- National Democratic Alliance the polls in the state. The range The Nagpur bench of the court’s order, the students seek- graduate medical courses. launch pads and camps”. ferent terror outfits, Lt Gen bearers did not participate in would get between 300 and 350 for BJP varied from 22 to 68. In high court had on May 2, said ing admissions to post-gradu- However, the High Court, Referring to Pakistan's pos- Singh said locals in Kashmir his electioneering. seats while three predicted 287 the 2014 parliamentary election, that the notification dated ate medical courses in the state in its ruling, said that the gov- turing along the LoC, Lt Gen joining militancy “remains a The PSPL leaders denied to 242 seats for it. The majority BJP and its ally Apna Dal March 8 on the implementa- had gone on an indefinite agi- ernment's notification of Singh said, “they carry out their matter of concern for all of us.” the charges. halfway in 543-member Lok (Sonelal) had won 73 seats in UP tion of the new 16 per cent tation seeking admissions March 8, 2019 regarding the operations close to the LOC “Local recruitment remains “I am resigning from all Sabha or Lower House is 272. which has 80 Lok sabha seats. reservations for the Maratha under the Maratha reservations SEBC quota in health science and were given befitting reply”. a matter of concern for all of us. party posts with immediate The variance is also visible in UP, As per the exit polls, Times community under the SEBC quota. courses will not be applicable He said, “our deterrence, our Last year, we had 217 local effect,” Dilip Baghel said in the the largest state of India, where Now CVoter has given BJP 38+ quota, would not be applicable The Maharashtra govern- for postgraduate admissions articulation and our military youth who had picked up mil- letter sent to Shivpal Yadav. the pollsters have given between seats in UP, gathbandhan 40 to the post-graduate medical ment’s latest move comes as a in dentistry and medicine since strategy have always been clear”. itancy. This year, the number The bypoll to Agra (North) 68 and 22 seats to the BJP. seats, and Congress two seats admission process which had huge relief to the agitating stu- the registration process for “In case they mean business, has significantly reduced and as Assembly seat was necessitat- The PUCL leader said that while ABP Nielsen has project- begun earlier. dents seeking admissions to NEET began on October 16 they got to dismantle, the terror on date there are only 40 youth ed following death of BJP MLA one of the news channels ed 56 seats for the alliance, 22 for The high court agreed with post-graduate medical courses and November 2 in 2018, infrastructure, launch pads and who have picked up arms”. Jagan Prasad Garg. PNS increased the seat projections BJP and two for Congress.PNS the petitioners Shivani under the Maratha reservation respectively. ' 7

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!/7 "The future course of action party workers but it was not so will be decided only after the this morning though some day after exit polls forecast final results are announced. Till supporters were seen dis- Aa return of the NDA at the then, she (Mayawati) will be in cussing outcome of the alliance Centre, enthused State BJP the state capital," a party source with the BSP and the RLD. leaders predicted Uttar Pradesh said, requesting anonymity. "The exit polls show us in would give them more than 74 Multiple exit polls have good light. Some of the polls of its 80 seats, a claim dismissed suggested that the SP-BSP- even give us over 50 seats. We by the SP-BSP camp whose top RLD alliance is likely to dent are enthused with the exit leaders met to discuss post-poll the Bharatiya Janata Party's polls, but are keeping our fin- scenarios. 2014 tally in Uttar Pradesh, gers crossed till the results are At the UP BJP office here, though it might not be enough out on May 23," said Ajay pointing to electoral maps of to throw a spanner in the for- Pratap Singh, a party leader the state, detailing parliamen- mation of an NDA government from Sitapur, exuding confi- tary and assembly constituen- at the Centre. Against the back- dence that the alliance candi- cies, party leaders and func- drop of the exit poll projec- date will win in his district. tionaries from various districts tions, Samajwadi Party chief A shop outside the SP office indicated places from where Akhilesh Yadav drove to the +& ( D which usually does brisk busi- SP-BSP alliance candidates residence of Mayawati in the % & +& ness wore a deserted look with would lose and claimed the SP- morning and held talks with P ( no buyers. Some said the torrid BSP alliance would break up for about an hour. weather also played a role. after the results are announced. "We (SP-BSP-RLD) should tioneering, there was not much reflected the caution with which its ally Apna Dal bagged two, "We hope after the count- As for SP-BSP, they do not get nothing less than 55 seats activity in the party camp here. the party is treading. the Samajwadi Party five and ing, if alliance gets required agree with the projections that as the alliance has done exceed- "The party leaders will Aiming to check the return the Congress just two, while the number of seats, there will be the NDA would get over 300 ingly well. We expect around 60 come to the state capital only of NDA at the Centre, BSP drew a blank. demand for flags and other seats. (out of 80) seats. We do not after May 23. They have been Mayawati had opted to sink Akhilesh Yadav went into a materials," said Manoj, a vendor. Bahujan Samaj Party pres- agree with exit poll projec- asked to stay in their respective decades-long differences to huddle with senior party leaders A group of young people ident Mayawati appeared to be tions," another source said. districts and oversee the count- enter into an alliance with the as the SP headquarters remained having tea at a stall outside the opting for a wait-and-watch Meanwhile, with most BSP ing process," a party leader said. SP for the Lok Sabha election. bereft of any enthusiasm. party office were seen busy dis- policy till results are announced leaders preferring to remain in Roads outside the BSP In the 2014 general elec- The SP office here is gen- cussing results and credibility on May 23. their districts after hectic elec- office and Mayawati's residence tion, the BJP had won 71 seats, erally abuzz with activities of of exit polls.

9AA$-7@,A -7; + 1 $7 $8 4 4 & , 3 said Sharma. "Their act of revering ix Hindu Mahasabha Godse, who had killed Sactivists were arrested for Gandhiji, deeply hurt the sen- allegedly celebrating the birth timents of citizens. It was an !7 73 anniversary of Mahatma attempt to incite people and Gandhi's assassin Nathuram disturb peaceful atmosphere," BI officials on Monday vis- Godse at a temple in Surat's said Sharma. Cited the house of an Limbayat area on Sunday, Officials said the six have accused in the case of sexual police said. been arrested under IPC sec- harassment of women by a Godse was born in tions 153 (provocation with an gang in nearby Pollachi as part Baramati in Pune district, then intent to cause riot), 153A of investigation, police said. - * " P * ( * ( " " part of the Bombay Presidency, (promoting enmity between Two officers from the + 4 ( + + on May 19 in 1910. different groups, doing acts Central Bureau of Godse was born in prejudicial to maintenance of Investigation, which has taken Baramati in Pune district, then harmony) and 153B (making over the probe from Tamil part of the Bombay Presidency, assertions prejudicial to nation- Nadu CB-CID police recently, E$ ;3 on May 19 in 1910. al-integration). Police identified visited the house of Sabarirajan, The Hindu Mahasabha those arrested as Hiren among the five people arrest- activists had organised the cel- Mashru, Vala Bharwad, Viral ed in the case. O 6 7$O .& P ebration in the premises of Malvi, Hitesh Sonar, Yogesh They questioned the Suryamukhi Hanuman temple Patel and Manish Kalal. accused's parents, who were in ! state (AIADMK) governments, ones counted matched and seek in Limbyayat area of city, fol- Condemning the act of the house, police said. who have tied the hands of the reddressal if they come across lowing which they were arrest- the Hindu Mahasabha, the rul- A 19-year old woman stu- MK President M K Stalin EC from behind, will go to any any anomalies, Stalin said. ed on Monday, said Surat Police ing BJP's spokesperson Bharat dent in February lodged a DMonday charged the extent in their quest for power. "We should not ignore the Commissioner Satish Sharma. Pandya said criticising Gandhiji complaint with the police that Central and Tamil Nadu gov- Though they know the warnings issued by various "During the celebration of was like "spitting at the sky", a gang of four men had alleged- ernments with having "tied" people of Tamil Nadu are very opposition parties about the Godse's birth anniversary, these adding that such celebrations ly tried to strip her inside a car, the hands of the Election angry against them, they are possible EVM frauds," he Hindu Mahasabha members lit were being carried out by shot a video of the act and Commission of India (ECI) planning to prevent the victo- added. up diyas around Godse's photo, "immature people who do not blackmailed her using the visu- "from behind" and urged his ry of the DMK-led Secular "Our counting centre exchanged sweets and sang have the vision to under the als. partymen to keep a vigil on May Progressive Alliance and are agents, party district secre- bhajans in the temple premise. Mahatma's teachings". The gang was believed to 23 when votes polled in the Lok issuing orders to officials," taries and candidates should be They even made videos and The Congress, however, have sexually harassed and Sabha elections will be counted. Stalin said in a statement. extra vigilant during every took photographs of the event," attacked the BJP on the issue. blackmailed a large number of The BJP and AIADMK He said DMK agents round of counting," he added. women in Pollachi over a peri- "will go to any extent in their should reach the counting cen- Earlier, Congress President od of time. quest for power" and DMK tres well ahead of time and Rahul Gandhi, TMC supremo The issue triggered a pub- workers and agents should ensure all arrangements were in and West Bengal Chief lic outrage, prompting the mount additional vigil on place and also make sure that Minister Mamata Banerjee and Tamil Nadu government to Thursday during counting of the EVM seals are proper. her Karnataka counterpart H D first transfer the case to the CB- votes, he said. They should also ensure Kumaraswami had questioned CID police and later to the CBI. "The Central (BJP) and that the polled votes and the the EVMs.

! ( '" ' ( * ' ( ! " # "> 2 "2& +5%6# 4& %5%6#6 87,+0>8''0" % / ! ) ) 9 7 * 7 - + ) ) - $%+O +' 2 3*O # * ( S " " ( ( ( ( - 7 13 94- here is much talk of how Rajiv ( Gandhi as Prime Minister took his Italian relatives on a holiday to Lakshadweep and compromised national security by mis- usingT the aircraft carrier INS Viraat and ) ( other Navy assets and also had naval offi- #) 8# ) 9 ( cers in attendance to cater to the needs of the holiday-makers. 4 - But there is an even greater scandal concerning the wholly illegal involvement ( of his Italian brother-in-law in the so-called training of the Special Protection Group 6 (SPG) that managed the proximate security of the Prime Minister — a matter : which would have certainly compromised the protocols of the special force and ; exposed it to foreign agencies. ( Former Cabinet Secretary BG ( < 3 (( Deshmukh narrated the story of how the SPG became vulnerable to unknown and ( ( unauthorised foreigners in his autobiogra- ( phy, A Cabinet Secretary Looks Back. He said (( - ( that as Cabinet Secretary, the special force was under his charge and one day in ) October 1986, he was told by an officer of ( ( this force posted in the Prime Minister’s res- ( - ( idence that a few of them were going to Italy came to India — “of course, he of it, participating in key meet- cers were posted in key for “special training.” He immediately became rather unpopular with ings and advising Rajiv Gandhi Ministries like defence produc- checked with Rajiv Gandhi and the latter said the SPG for he would throw his on the way forward when the tion. Also, Deshmukh said the # ( this was being arranged by the “Prime weight around.” Deshmukh also Opposition mounted an attack practice of taking kickbacks 7 $ 6 - Minister’s House.” Deshmukh was not at all realised that thereafter instruc- on the Prime Minister and earned India notoriety in foreign =4 $ # P happy with this arrangement because the tions had gone out to keep him accused him of taking bribes for countries. So much so that when special force was a force that protected the out of the loop on all such “sen- the Swedish company. India decided to buy submarines Q 4 S Prime Minister of India, not Rajiv Gandhi, sitive (read family) matters!” The senior civil servant said from West Germany, the ) $ the individual. Therefore, he said the expens- In other words, Prime , 73! B he became aware of the fact that German Defence Ministry told ( es must be borne by the Government. He Minister Rajiv Gandhi wanted the Prime Minister’s House had the supplier the amount of com- also told Rajiv Gandhi that the Intelligence RAW to pay a quarter of a mil- ,3B , access to funds from abroad mission that it would have to pay. -S 5 P- )Q Bureau could handle it but later suggested lion dollars to his brother-in-law when the question of hiring Rajiv The general talk in internation- P* Q that the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in Italian currency supposedly to ! Gandhi’s Italian relative to “train” al circles was that in Latin ( be entrusted with the job and the payments train the SPG. And what were 37@ the SPG came up. There were American and African countries, be made from the secret funds. the qualifications of this broth- two sources for these funds — the commission was above 10 Rajiv Gandhi asked him to speak to Capt er-in-law with regard to proxi- @ ! money stashed away by the per cent. India was placed in the * # ( Satish Sharma, his close friend. Sharma told mate security of a Prime &3 family in foreign banks conse- five to 10 per cent bracket. # ( Deshmukh that Joshi, Director, RAW, should Minister? No one had a clue! quent to garnering commis- So, the scandal about com- speak to a certain Italian (whom he named) Deshmukh concluded his ,3O, sions on foreign deals and the mission payments by Bofors " “and settle the details.” When Deshmukh narration of this shocking inci- 7 , other being the secret funds of was no surprise. Deshmukh * 10 ! # 0 asked Sharma who this Italian was, the lat- dent by saying that “in the the Government of India. The said that although he did not $ 4 # - * * ter “had a hearty laugh” and said Joshi would Mughal-darbar-like function- !!,,7 secret funds are deployed for believe Rajiv Gandhi took the know. “Joshi ...said, it might have escaped my ing of the Gandhis, he had com- @ ,@37 such purposes because they are money, he said there was strong $ ; 4 memory that this person was Rajiv Gandhi’s mitted the cardinal sin of check- not subject to inquisitive probes circumstantial evidence that PQ 3 4 ) brother-in-law.”Later, Deshmukh said, Joshi ing with the king himself, the 37 by the Comptroller and Auditor- he (Rajiv Gandhi) knew the 0 came back to him after a week and said when message he conveyed to me ; , 77@ General of India. names of the recipients but was RAW’s Geneva office asked the Italian to pick through his aides.” Hailing as he did from reluctant to expose them. One *.$ up the amount in US dollars, the Italian said Deshmukh is a credible and 3 $3 ( B Maharashtra, Deshmukh was could only surmise that the -S Joshi should himself “make arrangements to reliable witness to the Rajiv $ O, aware of how the Congress col- beneficiaries could be the " ( bring the amount in Italian currency and Gandhi era in national politics. lected funds in the state. In the Congress “or a close relative or ( deliver it in Italy.” He belonged to the Maharashtra 3 B initial years of her prime min- friend of the Prime Minister’s Deshmukh recounted what happened cadre of the IAS. He was called istership, Indira Gandhi family”, Deshmukh concluded. ) < 7 next: “Joshi was not at all happy with this as by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi 7N3 O depended heavily on Indeed, he says a lot here with- O it would entail carrying about a quarter of a to Delhi in 1986 and appointed ,&$! & Maharashtrian leaders like Rajni out taking names. It appears, million dollars in Italian currency in a big Cabinet Secretary. A year later, Patil and Vasantrao Naik. Later, the dramatis personae of suitcase, which was sure to invite trouble.” The the Prime Minister was coping when she gained complete con- L’Af f a i r e SPG were once again * . $ S 8*.$S9 ( Cabinet Secretary told Rajiv Gandhi that the with the Bofors scandal. In 1989, trol of the party and the the same! For the sake of our O 2 arrangement was not acceptable, “specially he was appointed Principal Government, she decided that Prime Minister’s security, all because the amount was so large. He (Rajiv Secretary to the Prime Minister. it was far better to collect funds this needs to be probed. Gandhi) flushed and told me to forget the Therefore, when the Bofors kick- for the party by “claiming cuts (The writer is an author whole affair.” Later, Deshmukh learnt that backs allegation became public from foreign deals.” specialising in democracy studies. ! officers did not go to Italy but an Italian expert in April 1987, he was in the thick Consequently, trusted offi- Views expressed are personal) " ! + , 8;7 ) ++ , + , , , %%" #" 1%#2 # #O # #" !-E=FQ Q++ )%S + 5 #' %8 # Q % * ! * ! 5 # ###%5 5 ##Q %Q % 7% 0) $ , 5 % ) K!# K$#+ K7 K/%% ( # ( A 7 ; ; 7 ; ;; - 7 7; )S ( +,,,, In India, all exit polls have indicated a landslide victory for the ( BJP-led NDA. The exit poll results Sir — The Indian cricket team %# #% cannot be brushed lightly. Prime - * )% is one of the favourites to lift the %*"## Minister Modi has won the con- World Cup on July 14. Most of ' % # %# fidence of the people by running . S the players who have been %%#5 + a corruption-free Government R S - 0 selected to play in the tourna- 5%%5 and focussing on good gover- . ) ment being hosted by England @%''#5 nance. The negative campaigning and Wales have proved their # %5 %#" by the Opposition that focussed 1 mettle in the Indian Premier &' #5 &, " only on dislodging the BJP with no League (IPL). The sole exception ' 3,+&## other agenda on the cards is sure ) seems to be Vijay Shankar, who ##!##,, to have a telling effect on the played poorly in the League. The #5 N% O results. The Opposition should ) )% IPL, of course, is entirely differ- '##% %%'%+ craft a workable strategy. )S ent from the World Cup, but +57+ " 5 ++ Sravana Ramachandran most players took the League 5 ##NO #%##5 #%" Chennai ## L#%5M 8# % " seriously. Shankar’s failure throughout the tournament ' &##,% #5#'/" # merits concern. Hopefully, 5 " (&#% %,5 " Shankar will rise to the occasion. '&### &# , # ) ( Here’s wishing our heroes the '&, #Q%# ## Sir — Amid competitive politics very best for the World Cup. #%%'%/ 5 and conflicting political narra- 2 . S M Pradyu %% % %% 5 ( tives, it is no surprise that the EC Kannur ',"+ + finds itself bombarded with a bar- # ( rage of complaints of alleged violations of the model code of 3 4 # ) temple elephants of their burden. final result with reasonable accu- conduct. But given the reality of The man-animal conflict is the racy. A small sample survey can- today’s polarised politics, the EC # Sir — Tedious temple celebrations result of human depredations in not be considered as the pulse of will always be found wanting by take a massive toll on our gentle forests. Enough emphasis is not Sir — This refers to the report, the people. What better example someone or the other. )S pachyderms. The heat, sound being laid on protecting wildlife “Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar, pre- do we need other than Australia, Rohit " 5 # 0 - and the crush of bodies cause corridors and extending the arc dict polls” (May 20). Exit and where the ruling Conservative Via email 0 4 6 ) 6 )% them suffering. Not just animal of the protected forests. opinion polls at times gauge the coalition won surprisingly in the rights activists but every citizen Anoop Hosmath mood of the nation very well but country’s general election, defy- + ( 6 S must do something to relieve Mysuru most times they fail to predict the ing all opinion and exit polls. A ) ! " # ") 2 "2& 5;$A, & &'' $,;7 %+ ( "( / 5 / "8- ."/ 8 (" 5081 ( "&'& 5 & %&8++ 0 57 "/ /0"% 8& 7 % 7 ( / % (" "8+ 0 ( 6+"/ &% "# # L&0 %&8 L%0"8 0"5" % %# #% ( &"(/ $%& " "% # 7 ) /, 7 : , , ! ; ( + + + " ) ( the way hate-mongers are sharing ideas across * ( ( borders, the policy establishment in both countries needs to brainstorm together on ways to address cyber-radicalisation, irrespective of 7 ( the ideological tint, and without sacrificing democratic freedoms. R( S Future areas for cooperation: Looking ahead, the bilateral relationship needs a heavy ( 2 ( dose of imagination. Notwithstanding India- 3* 4;-47+ Australia cooperation in the high seas, includ- ( ) ing the recent bilateral naval exercises off ndia’s southern neighbour Australia wants Visakhapatnam, there is great scope for collab- ( $ more from the bilateral relationship. But this oration in other forms of international com- 55 Imay require a lot more investment and imag- mons. In the internet, India’s IT power can be ( ination from both sides. The Australian conti- boosted manifold with Australia’s edge in cyber ( nent and the Indian sub-continent have been security technologies. And yet, private sector tied together since the ice age but the ice between cyber collaboration may just not be enough. them has only begun to break in recent times. Both democracies remain highly vulnera- 2 This has been buoyed up by an increasingly ble to cyber-attacks. In February, Australia’s ( prominent Indian diaspora in Australia (so Government and political parties were hit by a prominent that the last two Australian ambas- cyberattack attributed to a “sophisticated state sadors to India have been of Indian origin) and actor.” In March, the website of the ruling party by growing appreciation over there about in India was hacked. In an era where elections O India’s potential as an economic and strategic are won and lost over social media, cyber-secu- # partner. More recently, the two countries’ rity awareness needs to be ramped up among strategic relationship has been in the news after leaders of both countries. It is not just about pro- # ( the resumption of the Quad. tecting EVMs but about protecting all instru- # Driven by diaspora but not dollars: The ments that shape elections — from party web- 3 Indian diaspora in Australia is highly visible in sites to insulating against any foreign attempt the coastal cities and is the second largest Asian- to subvert election through fake news. Both will # origin diaspora there (after the Chinese) with do well to collaborate here. some families almost six generations old. With Space is another frontier. Despite a MoU # R S their above-the-median-level education levels between India and Australia, joint space collab- O and wealth, Indian-Australians are now enter- oration remains nascent. Australia’s space # ing politics and policy-making in a big way. For agency, established in July 2018, stands to gain its size (seven lakh in a population of 2.5 crore), from working together with ISRO on missions # RS # Indian-Australians punch above their weight. In ing Australian coal were delayed off Dalian. Economic Dialogue between the Finance such as oceanography and remote sensing in the 6 terms of economics though, two-way trade lan- Australia’s biggest markets for coal, China and Ministers on both sides. In an upcoming par- Indian Ocean region. Climate change is arguably guishes at $21 billion, equal to a fifth of India, are now keen to move up the value chain allel report by Amb Anil Wadhwa, India may the most under-appreciated area for collabora- ( # R S Australia’s trade with China. Trade deficit is to own the sources of production. But the fact similarly identify a set of priority areas. For the tion. India is reeling from a rise in Extreme 2 decidedly in Australia’s favour. However, it is not that Chinese and Indian efforts have aroused economic relationship to take off, Canberra and Precipitation Events (EPEs) such as the recent ( so much the deficit that is troubling as is the more attention than Australia’s domestic coal Delhi would merit coming up with a list of Kerala floods and unseasonal droughts. For the under-realisation of the potential of the relation- production among the Australian public and the mutual actions based on these reports. last seven years, Australia has been faced with * ( ship. India-Australia ties continues to be driven continuing dilemma of economics vs environ- Learning political values from each other: below-average rainfall and drought even as ris- by Governments and inadequately by business- mental responsibility in Australian politics, will Politically, the two democracies appear to ing acidity levels in the ocean have been ) es. Australian corporates are too conservative to play in the minds of Indian investors intent on move along parallel longitudes of history albeit destroying the Great Barrier Reef. While the 6 S invest in what they perceive as a “risky” and Australia. in different hemispheres of reality. While India’s countries may differ in climate negotiations ( “volatile” business environment in India. Barely Australia is counting big on becoming a top electorate is 60 times that of Australia’s, the lat- about ways to address carbon emissions, they ( 0.3 per cent of Australia’s outward FDI in 2017 destination for Indian students for higher edu- ter’s electoral system, a full century older than acknowledge that climate change is a reality. 7 came to India. There is a perception among cation. The report, ‘An India Economic Strategy the former, has had more time to mature. Hence, there should be no hesitation in collab- Australian corporates, perhaps far more than to 2035: Navigating from Potential to Delivery’ Despite the vicissitudes of unstable orating on developing and benchmarking cli- A ( ( European or American counterparts, that Indian by Australia’s former Ambassador to India, Peter Governments, stable State institutions keep the mate adaptation policies that range from build- business environment is tumultuous with fre- Varghese, stressed the potential for Australia in economy ticking in Australia. India has had its ing regulations to forestry to addressing the secu- quent Government interventions. On the other skilling India’s workforce for rapid economic share of coalition Governments and despite a rity impact of internal displacement of people %$4( ( hand, large Indian corporates appear to view growth. However, the value of an Australian stable Government, the even-handedness of due to climate change. O ( Australia largely as a market but not as an invest- degree in the Indian job market is not yet seen State institutions remains a concern. Building trust bilaterally: For far too # ( ment destination. Part of the challenge is that on par with an American degree. It’s also an open There’s much that both nations can learn long, Australia and India have been bound despite being a country endowed with natural secret that for many Indian students headed to from each other. Australia’s democracy with its together by a third country. Pre-independence, # resources, Australia’s GDP is largely driven by Australia, education is the first step towards set- compulsory voting rule has much to be envied. it was the British empire that ensured that troops ( the services industry and Indian corporates need tling down in the country. On the face of it, this One can get a ticket to contest as MP in Australia from both countries fought and bled together significant knowhow to muscle their way into it. appears to be a win-win solution for Indians as by applying to a political party with your resumé, in theatres as diverse as Gallipoli and Tobruk. Australia’s resource paradox: The lure of well as for Australia since the latter is under-pop- something that is unthinkable in the Indian In recent years, shared interests with the US have ; Australia’s commodities continues to attract ulated, direly needs population in its interiors political scene. Transparency in Australian brought the nations closer. But is there a scope ( Indian investment, albeit at a slower pace. The and would benefit from a skilled immigrant politics is awe-inspiring. Australia has only to enhance this relationship without a third single-largest Indian overseas investment pro- workforce. In fact, foreign students, who opt to recently begun to turn its back on a history of country? This requires Australian and Indian R S posal till date, Adani Group’s gambit to buy the attend universities in smaller cities like Adelaide, racial exclusionism. Social justice is a demand civil servants and politicians to overcome some $ Carmichael coal deposit in Queensland for over are even being awarded extra points when they in both countries but the way India dissolves the long-standing trust issues. A deep perception- 1 - 4 $16.5 billion, ran into a political storm and had apply for permanent residency. layers in its stratified caste system is likely to be al shift is needed. This goes beyond targetted )0!)4# - to be considerably scaled down last November. However, there appears to be some reluc- very different from the way Australia handles measures to enhance security cooperation. # Though political parties have largely support- tance in Australia to fully acknowledge in pol- historical injustices against the native Aborigines. Australians must understand that India will ed the acquisition, environmental activists lob- icy this linkage between foreign students, who What both nations can, however, concur on is remain a land of paradoxical images which work = ( bied against the project. The controversy is sym- come for education and the latent immigration the undebatable need to ensure equality of together — democratic freedoms co-exist with bolic of a larger paradox in Australia’s energy aspirations of the foreign students. This may lead opportunity — in India for women and social- disrupted Parliament sessions,water supply S # +,, policy, which sits on some of the world’s largest to mismatched expectations at some point: ly under-privileged communities and in problems co-habit a land with anti-satellite = coal deposits but a large part of its population Australia welcomes Indian students so that it Australia for the people in the rural interior. In weapons. The deeper, systemic stability of ( now opposes using coal due to concerns about economically helps the local education indus- both cases, youth is an asset, which, if not man- India needs to be understood for what it is. carbon emissions. Australia is, thus, turning try and expects that they would return home aged deftly, can become a real challenge. The Indians, too, should understand that Australia "( away from coal-fired plants and is increasing- after their study; but Indian students see threat of extremism and disaffection from the today sees its future far closer to Asia than the ly adopting renewables even as it remains the Australian education as a conduit for migration. mainstream is for real. If polarisation levels along Americas. The familiar bonding over cricket can 2 ( world’s second largest exporter of coal. The Peter Varghese report, released in religious grounds are likely to pose a clear and co-exist with the strangeness of Australian ( In fact, the Australian economy is so close- April 2018, has won bipartisan support by both present challenge in India for years to come, the National Football. ly tied to coal exports that its currency went into the Liberal and Labour parties. The report calls recent massacre in Christchurch by an (The writer was a participant in the 2019 a downward spin in February over rumours of for targetted engagement with 10 Indian States. Australian suggest the latent fury in a small sec- Australia-India Youth Dialogue. These views are China blocking its coal imports, after ships bear- There is also a call for a regular Strategic tion of its society that cannot be ignored. Given personal) 9 , , , E D ! 5737+7 " #$ % % E $

patents in that country, particularly mesylate’, for which Swiss major generic firm to manufacture and chemical entities, the submission of areas, the gulf between the US and for pharmaceuticals, insufficient Novartis AG had sought a patent. It market a patented product without undisclosed test or other data, the India is a bit too wide. While USTR enforcement actions and lack of an virtually shut the door to “incremen- prior consent of the patent holder. origination of which involves a con- wants Section 3(D) in the amended effective system for protection against tal” innovations such as “new dosage Under Section 84 of Indian siderable effort, shall protect such Indian Patent Act, 2005, to go or sub- unfair commercial use as well as form” and “new delivery systems.” Patent (Amendment) Act 2005, a data against unfair commercial use.” stantially diluted, India is in no unauthorised disclosure of undis- This is what worries global R&D compulsory licence can be issued for In February 2004, the mood to yield. On compulsory closed test or other data generated to companies and the USTR. “private commercial use” if it is Government had set up an inter- licence though, the latter had used it obtain marketing approval for agro- A perception that this will tan- found that the patent holder has not ministerial committee under the only once, its being on the statute 3I 7& 7,N chemical products. tamount to “ever-greening” is a taken required steps to make patent- chairmanship of Secretary, depart- makes the former scary. On data pro- 1 - 3,9; The biggest challenge is Section myth. Patent protection is confined ed product available in “sufficient” ment of chemicals and petrochemi- tection, with process of enacting the $ $, 3/3 3(D) in the amended Indian Patent only to a “new form” of “known” sub- quantities or price charged is not cals, to “consider the steps to be taken PMB going nowhere, the US has ##%% he US Trade Representative Act (2005), which bars grant of stance. The latter on completion of “affordable.” Further, under Section in the context of the provisions of become jittery. No wonder, USTR has (USTR) has placed India on its patents to new forms of known sub- its patent term is already available to 92, the Government can issue the Article 39.3 for protection of un-dis- declared India as a repeat offender. TPriority Watch List (PWL), stances unless the new form results “generic” players for manufacture compulsory licence citing circum- closed test or other data submitted Both countries need to make %* alleging lack of “sufficient measurable in significant enhancement in effica- and marketing. Moreover, any com- stances of “national emergency or to the regulator for seeking market efforts to bridge the gulf. India # # improvements” to its Intellectual cy over known substance. The appli- pany other than the inventor of a extreme urgency or in case of pub- approval of agrochemicals and phar- should expedite passing a law on data %5A Property (IP) framework on long- cant should demonstrate that the “known” compound, including lic non-commercial use.” maceuticals.” protection, dilute provisions of % standing and new challenges that “new form” gives substantially high- Indian firms, can come up with a In 2012, using Section 84, com- In its report submitted on May Section 3(D) and instill confidence have negatively affected American er “efficacy” over a previously known “new form” or a “new dosage” or pulsory licence was granted to Natco 31, 2007, the committee recom- that compulsory licence will be spar- %%%5 right holders. It has warned of compound. Indian law-makers had “delivery system” and take patent Pharma to make cheaper version of mended three years of data protec- ingly used. For this, it will have to %+# enforcement actions under Section justified this as a step to rein in ten- cover. Bayer’s kidney and liver cancer drug tion for agrochemicals and also sug- shed a mindset that views protection %'% 301 of the Trade Act or pursuant to dencies to seek “frivolous” patents on While getting a patent is difficult, sorafenib (brand name: Nexavar). gested protection of information of IP rights as being inimical to pub- + the World Trade Organisation some minor modifications to an securing its enforcement is even This was upheld by the apex court in against unauthorised disclosure/use lic interest. On its part, US-based (WTO) or other trade agreement dis- existing substance or “ever-greening.” more daunting. A major factor here 2014. With regard to protection of of agrochemicals and pharmaceuti- MNCs will have to demonstrate # pute settlement procedures, neces- The Constitutional validity of is the use of compulsory licence — registration data, Article 39.3 of the cals. In Pesticides Management Bill that they won’t exploit these rights to %5 # sary to combat unfair trade practices. Section 3(D) was upheld by the a flexibility available to developing TRIPs agreement states as under: (PMB) introduced in the Rajya the detriment of patients and Indian %+%+ The long-standing IP challenges Supreme Court of India in the case countries under trade-related intel- “Members, when requiring, as a Sabha in 2008, the then Government farmers. However, for now, this # facing US businesses in India include of Glivec (an anti-cancer drug) in lectual property rights (TRIPs) agree- condition of approving the market- had proposed data protection for seems to be a remote possibility. %5 those which make it difficult for 2013, the beta-crystalline form of ment — which is often misused. A ing of pharmaceutical or of agricul- three years. The Bill is still pending. (The writer is a New Delhi-based innovators to receive and maintain pre-existing compound ‘imatinib compulsory licence authorises a tural products, which utilise new In all the aforementioned three policy analyst) ! " # ."

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It had Apart from the election tative I believe there are a nature, which should augur opened at 70.36 and advanced projected thumping majority for opened at 1,539. results, Shukla had listed US number of reforms which have well for inflationary dynamics,” to a high of 69.44 during the day. the NDA Government. The On the NSE, the scrip Fed’s policy meeting on May happened and ones which need it said. The currency finally settled Government has taken bold declined 1.48 per cent to end 22-23, European Parliament to take place. This is a decisive Edelweiss said factors such at a nearly two-week high of steps in the last five years. This the day at 1,452 after opening Elections on May 23-26 and government and the reforms as the lagged impact of tighter 69.74, registering a rise of 49 ensures policy continuity and at 1,519. PMI (Purchasing Managers’ must continue, (if) we are to financial conditions, sluggish paise or 0.70 per cent against the required stability. 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RPG Enterprises Chairman and possible slower public This is the biggest single-day for head towards 68 levels in com- In a detailed statement " ./ << Reacting to the exit polls, Harsh Goenka, who is known capex amid fiscal constraints the rupee since March 18 when ing sessions,” said Rushabh Maru, issued on Saturday, InterGlobe 2 .2/ ;CA=;C industry body PHDCCI for his witty and humourous will weigh on growth outlook the currency had zoomed by 57 Research Analyst — Currency had said that in any strong and < 2 " + ' * President Rajeev Talwar told tweets, said that now one thing ahead. paise or 0.82 per cent. and Commodity, Anand Rathi well-managed company there + . / 4 " " * * < ? 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But we see de-coupling of the INR from was trading at 72.51 per barrel issues and coming out ahead. opinion of anyone else”. HORSE trading necessary. No domestic structural overhang other emerging currencies higher by 0.42 per cent. If the current differences were The Indian voter has wonder, PM’s residence is on and global slowdown concerns could be seen over the next few Meanwhile, the Financial to not get resolved, you shall changed regimes whenever RACE COURSE Road.” constraining significant pick- trading sessions. Sentiments Benchmark India Private Ltd certainly hear about it, howev- # #O they have felt appropriate. They Brokerage Edelweiss up in growth,” it said. were also buoyed by positive (FBIL) set the reference rate for er, it serves no purpose specu- have also given a repeated Securities said if the NDA In a report on Monday, opening in domestic equities, the rupee/dollar at 70.1666 lating about it,” the airline had term in their own wisdom. returns to power with a clear Kotak Institutional Equities and foreign fund inflows. and for rupee/euro at 78.4336. said. %* Therefore, probably if Modi majority in line with exit polls, said, “we could see a small rally Benchmark Sensex The reference rate for Shares of shuttered Jet gets a second term, it is best for markets would rejoice the pol- post-May 23 election results if zoomed over 1,422 points and rupee/British pound was fixed Airways climbed 4.94 per cent ,AA Dow also added that the Indian economy, India’s icy continuity. the results are in line with the the NSE Nifty surged 421 at 89.7276 and for rupee/100 to 130.60 on the NSE after Queenslanders do not under- prestige and a peaceful Indian “Besides, NDA is seen to be market’s expectations”. points after most exit polls Japanese yen at 64.03. opening at 130. surprise election victory stand the Queensland Labor Afor Australia’s pro-coal Government’s continued ruling coalition may bode efforts to “tarnish and delay well for the Adani Group’s the work of Adani Mining, ! R >2 O P 2+ long-delayed mega coal mine which has been held to the project, with the Group’s highest level of scrutiny over country head saying the the past eight years of plan- ) ( $ per cent), after the Chinese tration in its campaign against adopted in March a foreign defeat of Labor Party in ning and demonstrated its economic slowdown (45 per Beijing. investment law that prohibits Queensland, where the pro- capability to operate as one of uropean firms are “caught cent), the global economy (27 “The fundamental issues the use of “administrative ject is based, is a clear mes- Australia’s leading mining Ein the crossfire” of the US- per cent) and rising labour driving the trade war need to means” to force the transfer of sage to get the project done. companies”. ( 8/ China trade war and fewer are costs in China (23 per cent). be resolved by addressing mar- technology. The opposition Labor Adani Group wants to optimistic about their future in The study, which received ket access barriers and regula- More than half of the com- Party leader Bill Shorten who develop the Carmichael coal the world’s second-largest replies from 585 firms, was tory challenges while also tack- panies said legal protection of took a firm stand against deposits in Queensland state, Replying to a query on economy, a business survey conducted in January, as trans- ling SOE reform and forced intellectual property was “inad- coal and mining has but the plan has been ham- whether India needs to take a showed Monday. Pacific trade tensions eased. tech transfer,” Roule stressed. equate”, and 45 per cent say announced he is resigning pered by regulatory delays elecom regulator Trai on position on Huawei also, Trai The clash between Beijing They ratcheted up again in Some 20 per cent of the they suffer “unequal treatment” after accepting defeat as his and difficulty in securing TMonday said the issue of Chairman RS Sharma told and Washington does not ben- early May with the United companies surveyed com- compared to their Chinese party fared poorly in financing aiming fierce envi- whether India needs to take a reporters, “This is a larger efit European companies, con- States and China slapping steep plained of being forced into counterparts. Queensland, especially in ronmental resistance. First stand on Huawei is a “larger question and the government trary to what some might have increases in punitive customs technology transfers for the State firms and their sub- mining communities in the proposed in 2010, the project, question” and that it is up to the will have to take a call.” hoped at the beginning of the tariffs on each other. benefit of a Chinese partner, sidies are their main bone of north of the state. if fully developed, has the government to take a call on He did not comment fur- dispute last year, according to But early this year, a quar- double the figure two years ago. contention. Adani Australia Chief potential to more than dou- the matter. ther on the matter. the European Union Chamber ter of European companies in For a quarter (24 per cent), The Europeans largely Executive Officer Lucas Dow ble the country’s coal exports. Last week, the Trump Meanwhile, Huawei has of Commerce in China. China said they were already such transfers were currently accuse these companies of in a video message on the The people of the state administration had placed said it will continue to provide “Now the trade tensions suffering from the US increase under way. “The authorities are enjoying preferential treatment, company’s Twitter page said “despair at the Queensland Huawei and its affiliates on a security updates and after- are seen as another uncertain- in tariffs on Chinese products. saying there are no technology with 62 percent saying they Queenslanders have sent a Labor Government’s contin- blacklist, a move that essentially sales services to its existing ty on the business environ- Many European compa- transfers any more but this is have better access to public strong message and it is now ued efforts to delay and bans the Chinese firm from smartphones and tablets, even ment, something that won’t be nies manufacture products in not what we see in our survey,” contracts. time for the Queensland gov- undermine the delivery of the purchasing parts and compo- as the future road map of sorted out quickly whether China and export them all she said. Chinese foreign min- And the outlook is getting ernment to hear that message. Carmichael Project, despite nents from American compa- products remains uncertain there is a deal or not,” said over the world. istry spokesman Lu Kang reit- gloomier: only 45 per cent of “Queenslanders are waving through approvals on nies without the US after the cancellation of its chamber vice president A small number (six per erated Beijing’s denial. the firms surveyed say they are proud of their coal mining other projects without the Government approval. Android licence. Charlotte Roule. cent) have already relocated to “We do not have a nation- optimistic about growth industry. They know it is an same level of scrutiny,” he “The trade tensions, accord- circumvent the US penalties, or al policy of forcing foreign prospects for their sector over economic powerhouse that said. “As evidenced by this ing to our members, are not are planning to do so elsewhere companies to transfer tech- the next two years, compared creates jobs and sustains their weekend’s election results, good for business”. According to in Asia or Europe. nology,” Lu said at a regular to 62 per cent a year ago. regions and also provides Queenslanders have no tol- the survey, the trade war is one But Europeans say they press briefing. Half do not expect to see a billions of dollars each year erance for political actions of the top concerns for share many of the grievances He recalled that the coun- level playing field in the next for the benefit of the State,” he that are unjust and put peo- European firms in China (23 raised by the Trump adminis- try’s rubber-stamp parliament five years or even beyond. said. ple’s livelihoods at risk.” $% ! " # $ 5&' & ' (( & )*+ , ) ', .) *+ ' )'.*,* / ),* ( * )* ) * * *! ) + ))0.* *+ * * ) ( ) + )( *+)

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Her class- neglected by their peers report their early teens, standing at 11.94 Dr Vasudha, a counsellor. become more aware of those muscles so you days we are not surprised while handling patients between age mates were reading out the stories higher social anxiety and fear of per cent in 14 years old, 17.02 per Cognitive behavioural therapy can relax them anytime you feel tightness groups of 25-35 with heart attack cases and emergency. It is a they had written in their creative negative evaluation than other cat- cent in 15 years, 6.4 per cent in 16 is the most common type of coun- creeping up. worrying trend and there is an urgent need to educate the younger writing class for a peer review and egories of children. It is an intense, year olds and 0.0 per cent in 17 selling for anxiety. It is an experi- It helps reduce wrinkles. Some wrinkles generation about preventive measures. she was next. persistent fear of being watched and year-old teenagers. This shows ence-based therapy wherein the come with age. Some come because we’re con- According to the ICMR State Level Disease Burden Report, She kept her head down, hop- judged by others. This fear can that the incidence of social anxiety patient is eventually taught to face stantly tensing muscles in the face, like those among all age groups, the prevalence of heart disease has increased ing that the teacher would skip her affect work, school, and other day- is high in the mid-teens. It is what the situations they fear the most. It around the eyes or mouth. Facial yoga builds by over 50 per cent from 1990 to 2016 in India, with an increase name, but no such luck. It was now Khushi is experiencing without any helps in building confidence and awareness so you can release the unhealthy ten- observed in every state . Heart disease contributed 17.8 per cent her turn, she made it to the front knowledge of it yet. cope with anxiety-inducing situa- sion that’s carving crows’ feet and other wrin- of total deaths. of the classroom and began read- 77,O$ One doesn’t get social anxiety tions.Another method used to treat kles. The most common heart ing out her story. The beginning in one go. It manifests itself in small social anxiety is medication, which It may promote collagen production. The ; * issues, ailing at the young gen- was smooth, but she eventually ,7! I A ways, like sudden shyness in talk- can be prescribed by one’s psychi- muscle activity might boost collagen produc- * eration, is coronary artery dis- began to fumble over her words. ,733 7 ing to new people, having trouble atrist. These medications general- tion, keeping the skin younger looking. % ease. Another severe condition Feeling the eyes of her classmates in opening up in a group; it just ly include anti-anxiety or antide- 9 D " is characterised by enlarged car- on her, she felt like an animal put $75 @,, keeps building up. “Social anxiety pressants. & diac muscle cells which are on display at the zoo, under the , A,' / can often be mistaken for common “If your treatment isn’t prov- % abnormal and associated with scrutiny of her peers. shyness,” says Dr Mitali Suri, a psy- ing effective immediately, don’t further problems, including “I’m sorry, I can’t do this” she , ,A,, chology teacher at The Heritage give up. Different people have dif- .*% heart failure, irregular heart said and promptly went to sit back / $7&7& School, Gurgaon. ferent ways of overcoming their rhythms, and an increased risk down on her seat. She was disap- “Many people suffering from anxiety and all those ways take a B $ & of angina and heart attack. pointed and felt like everyone was social anxiety often believe that the different amount of time. It may Genetic mutation of the genes judging her, silently making fun of 37 fear they are experiencing is just take months or years, but it will & causes another rare heart mus- her in their heads. Especially her shyness and that they will eventu- eventually happen. Try to bring & cle disease called left ventricular friend Maanvi who had turned to 7& $ & ally overcome it as time passes. about a change in your environ- noncompaction (LVNC). another classmate Ria after a huge $37 & However, social anxiety disorder ment and yourself,” says Dr The biggest cause of heart fight with her. Ever since, Khushi needs to be properly treated or it Vasudha. diseases in young people is will- had started feeling more nervous can last for many years or a lifetime Many people with social anx- ful ignorance towards a proper and jittery around other people as and prevent a person from reach- iety also find support groups help- *% healthy lifestyle, which thereby Maanvi, her only support system to-day activities. ing his or her full potential,” she ful. In a group of people who all increases the risks of uninvited for the last three years suddenly With regard to Khushi’s situa- tells you. have social anxiety disorder, one heart attacks. The risk factors for wasn’t there for her anymore. She tion, some people with the disor- There are two main methods can receive unbiased, honest feed- a heart attack include high blood had no other actual friends and was der do not have anxiety in social sit- that can be used to treat social anx- back about how others in the pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, use of substances (narcotics), completely alone which affected her uations but have performance anxiety disorder. Psychological coun- group see one. This way, one can Diabetes, poor diet, obesity, inactive lifestyle and excessive drink- in ways that she couldn’t point out iety instead. They feel physical selling or psychotherapy are the learn that their thoughts about ing. yet. symptoms of anxiety in situations most common methods which judgment and rejection are not true Youngsters have a tendency to undermine the risk factors. Social phobia, which is also such as giving a speech, playing a helps to improve the symptoms in or are distorted. One can also Sometimes ignoring routine checkup leads to the younger sud- known as Social Anxiety Disorder sports game, or dancing or playing people with social anxiety. Here, learn how others with social anx- denly succumbing to the disease. Despite this, vast majority of (SAD), is a serious mental health a musical instrument on stage. one learns how to recognise and iety disorder approach and over- youngsters and adults fail to identify the warning signs -Chest problem in the country. SAD is According to National change negative thoughts about come the fear of social situations. pain, breathiness, undue fatigue, acidity and lack of stamina, chest pressure, shortness-of-breath, cold sweats individually, asthma or even the side effects of an emotional outburst. And this can lead to tragic outcomes. ;9 As a preventive measure, we are also calling for wider cardiac screening high schools and colleges. Even sportspersons Summer months come with many eenage drivers diag- should be included in the screening. Screening of cardiac con- edicover, a European healthcare ser- in the best clinical practices, trust, trans- nosed with atten- dition among youth should include a review of risk factors, blood problems — dry skin and Mvice provider has opened its 16th fer- parency and high-quality service. We Ttion-deficit hyper- pressure, heart-related symptoms, family history, and other stress- chapped lips — which is not only tility clinic in the Capital. With the pledge a new level of care based on com- activity disorder (ADHD) related issues. unattractive but painful causing launch of a state-of-the art fertility clinic passion, sophisticated clinical skills and are significantly more likely to A study conducted at a Government-run heart institute on in Preet Vihar, the clinic has ensured advanced technology and equip- engage in rash driving, violate traffic rules 2,000 heart attack cases in the last two years revealed that 40 per discomfort. the availability of the best of ment.” and crash as compared to their contempo- cent of them did not have any conventional risk factors. Hence ROSHANI DEVI shares home technology and medical experts The clinic has qualified raries without ADHD, says a study. cardiac screening among teenagers and youth and regular check- remedies to treat it to childless couples in East IVF specialists across India In the study published in the journal up by all age group can prevent and reduce heart attacks. Delhi and adjoining areas. It and are offering best solu- Pediatrics, the researchers from Children's bring best European practis- tions for fertility problems Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), obody likes to have leading to dryness. es, trust, transparency and faced by men and women. Pennsylvania, found that teenagers with chapped and dry lips. Use coconut oil which is high-quality compassionate The firm is dedicated to pro- ADHD are more likely to engage in risky Those who have a dry rich in Vitamin E. It can service to all its patients across viding care of the highest driving, such as driving while intoxicated, &85"> Lychee is a small fruit with a sweet smell and taste, skinN usually face problems in hydrate your lips and repair all the centres. quality, delivered with integri- not wearing seat belt and speeding. which is available in the summer. Litchi has anti-cancer summers as well. More so if damaged cells. Also, in recognition for provid- ty, kindness and respect. 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It said # # $% KSo as part of their couple ther- that besides the seasonal increase in India constitutes 90 per cent of one that the post made is “extremely offensive, unethi- apy and compromise, they are flying Indians travelling to the UK during billion cricket fans. Balu cal and shows disrespect towards the dignity and into London this summer, she to the peak summertime, the demand Ramachandran, head of air and respect of women in general.” O%. catch India in action and he to watch for visas is “even higher due to the distribution, Cleartrip says that, The Maharashtra women’s rights body had also a legend smash it at the Centre Court world cup this year.” with such a large cricket fan base, the taken cognisance of the tweet. “Yes. We have stud- at Wimbledon. Then the two will The demand is such that the !! World Cup would be a major attrac- ied the tweet and it is prima facie found to be objec- take a small break in Portugal, end BHC’s visa services partner, VFS tion for travelling to England this tionable. We shall serve him notice to explain him- & ( up in Paris and fly back home. Global, is receiving more than 3,500 June. self,” MSWC Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said. % ( One of the largest and fastest applications a day from India. They 73! & The World Cup is the proverbial Vivek landed himself in a huge controversy over & growing segments of the tourism have already processed over 2,00,000 cherry on the cake for those plan- a meme he tweeted virtually mixing politics and films industry — sports tourism and the UK visa applications. In March and 37 ning a vacation to UK. Sunil Gupta, by dragging in the personal lives of prominent . notion of people travelling to watch April alone, over 1,32,000 applica- managing director and co, Avis Bollywood bigwigs. % sporting action live — has been an tions were submitted, which !733' India, estimated the hike as 40-50 His tweet showed a set of three photos — one .. established revenue stream for quite accounted for 65 per cent of the per cent, thanks to the craze for referring to ‘opinion poll’ having a picture of Salman some time. But “the concept is now overall count in January to April. cricket among Indians. Khan and Aishwarya Rai, next was the ‘exit poll’ fast gathering momentum among Karan Anand, head relation- 3 B7 / Anand Menon, brand leader, depicting himself with the actress and the third show- % Indians and is booming to a great ships, Cox and Kings, too, feels that travel tours, FCM Travel Solutions, ing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with her husband P extent,” says Heena Akhtar, co- the demand has increased exponen- ,, says that they have also witnessed a Abhishek Bachchan and their seven-year-old daugh- % founder of tripXOXO. In fact, the tially. He says that if we compare the surge in the bookings and enquiries ter Aaradhya. ( Indian Premier League generated numbers to the previous tourna- with the onset of the World Cup. The meme was originally shared by someone else *.#". its own travelling fan base across ments, there is a 30 per cent hike in , 3&,& /5 There’s 44 per cent increase in trav- but Vivek picked it up for his own comment, venues, which is now getting repli- the percentage of bookings, all ellers. England, Wales and Ireland “Haha! Creative! No politics here, just life.” cated for big ticket international thanks to the peak tourist season of A B B are the destinations that are in As social media went into a frenzy, Nationalist ..% events, too. Europe being coupled with the demand now owing to the mega Congress Party women wing chief Chitra Wagh and . *= With less than a month for the biggest sporting event. event. He further adds that this is others demanded stringent action against Vivek for (P ICC World Cup to commence, “While about 65 per cent of the synonymous to the last time, when the meme. L 4 tourism players have recorded an travellers come from metro cities, the event took place in Australia and “He has insulted the dignity of Aishwarya increase in the number of Indians there are a considerable number of New Zealand in 2015. Bachchan. The MSWC must lodge a complaint against travelling to witness the biggest cricket lovers covering the long The British-Irish visa scheme Oberoi and he should be arrested for crossing his lim- 3*!# cricket event. Indians’ unparalleled mile from the tie-r 2 cities as well. has played a significant role in pro- its of decency towards women,” Wagh said. # passion for the game can be attrib- The highest demand is for dates viding added impetus to the increase Celebrities Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Jwala Gutta and uted as one of the key drivers for around India Vs Pakistan (June 16) in demand for Indians travelling to Madhur Bhandarkar slammed Vivek’s tweet too. 76 & $" 6 & sports/cricket tourism in India. and India Vs Australia (June 9),” he Ireland this year. L+ 06 &%$ " # 07"8 $7%'" $77 #'=FFG + + %8 J5 9 ) +# # 6&'"&7' ( (&"'' &''''' ('"' +5 # s many as 1,854 feature films were submitted to be AISHWARYA TURNS GOLDEN MERMAID K Apart of the 2019 official Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has '3*% Selection at the Cannes Film enthralled her fans with her golden mermaid J#J Festival from across the world this look. Dressed up in metallic gold gown with +#' year. As many as 39 nations are a long trail, Aishwarya looked no less than a represented as production or co- mermaid at the gala. ,%/' production countries. India is She was accompanied by her daughter %%' missing. Aaradhya, who wore a yellow asymmetrical 5 Filmmaker Onir rightly ques- dress. tioned: “What are we supposed to With nude lip shade, bold mascara, con- celebrate about Cannes 2019... toured cheeks and sleek straight hair, The cinema that’s being celebrat- Aishwarya was shining all the way in Jean- O . ed or just the clothes our actors Louis Sabaji ensemble. wear and the parties they attend. L . P Somehow that is all that seems to be talked about.” DIANA TAKES THE ELEGANT ROUTE % & 5&$' Barring the overwhelming red Actress Diana Penty, who walked the + carpet or party looks of Bollywood ramp with her shimmering, feathery-ends ' actresses making a splash on social strapless gown at the red carpet, said that while # media, an India Pavilion, organ- discussing about her look with her stylist, she %5 ised by the Ministry of realised that she should take the “elegant route, Information and Broadcasting channelling all the classic French Riviera ,%#' and Ficci, is doing its bit to forge styles.” She added, “Cannes is one of the most L@## international partnerships in dis- glamorous red carpets in the world and I want- %%# tribution, production, pitch India ed to pay homage to that; elegant but with a % as a shooting destination and modern twist!” promoting film sales and syndica- The actress said that she used a lot of trends % tion. but in a very classic way. We played with faux #%" India may be one of the largest feathers and textures in our choice of dress. film producers in the world, but no What made it special is that most of my looks %%5 film from the country made it in were custom made with the highest level of %# the competition categories. There couture and workmanship. was nothing to boast about in the + key sidebars — Director’s % Fortnight, Un Certain Regard and #5 O Critics’ Week this year — either, ma in a big way. They know our 1988. The last Indian film to world play a major role. She said film festivals in gen- showcased at Cannes, and it was # but for one respite: Achyutanand stars very well. compete for the coveted Palm “When you get more creative eral take movies with very high a fine example of an Indian film # Dwivedi’s three-minute short film “The overseas business of our D’Or at the prestigious gala was collaborators and you structure quality and originality in story- making waves in the French Seed Mother which won the third films with big stars has escalated Shaji N. Karun’s Swaham in films internationally like with telling. “It’s not something that can Riveria. There have been a few '#% prize in the international section in a huge way. We are taking steps 1994. Europe, there’s a lot of mentor- be questioned or reasoned out. We others over the years like Masaan of Nespresso Talents 2019. ahead and that’s a good thing. Southern film actor-writer- ship that comes with it in terms just need to keep pushing our- and Manto. But the fact is that we National Award-winning film- There are other countries whose director Adivi Sesh had raised a of storyline and process. That’s selves. Co-productions, I’d say, go as an industry are not making and %' maker Madhur Bhandarkar, who movies aren’t there, but the pertinent point in a Twitter what we did with The Lunchbox a long way in shaping the narra- supporting enough films like these. #% is a part of the government-led del- prospects, initiatives and interac- thread about the lack of India’s and Masaan (both of which were tive of the film in a globally “If we really want to be noticed and egation, found it “unfortunate” that tion are very essential to have India presence at Cannes: “I hope shown at Cannes). I genuinely accepted way.” showcased at world festivals like #" Indian cinema had no presence at on the global map,” Bhandarkar people don’t assume that India feel co-productions help with the Actress Huma Qureshi, Cannes, are we ready to make # the gala, but said the prerogative said. with all of its diverse culture, lan- quality of filmmaking and the whose two-part film Gangs Of films where ‘Art is celebrated for /# of the festival line-up lies on the To make inroads into such a guages and dialects, wasn’t able eye for it for a global launch. Wasseypur was showcased at the Art sake’.” % jury. festival, Bhandarkar said it was to produce a single film worthy “It challenges us to make bet- Director’s Fortnight sidebar at Malayalam filmmaker Sanal “The jury decides what films essential that Indian filmmakers of Cannes. Probably, it has a lot ter versions of our own stories, and the film jamboree a few years Kumar Sasidharan finds a silver #'1# should be shown, and we should follow the Satyajit Ray and Ritwik more to do with the infrastruc- I would highly encourage people ago, is at the gala this year — rep- lining in Bollywood stars glitter- %2 '*5 respect what they want. We should Ghatak kind of cinema with ture needed to get a film there.” to do more co-productions to be resenting a dose of ‘desi girl ing on the red carpet. “This is the #%%' be proud because people have “Cannes value.” Producer Guneet Monga, who able to tell more Indian stories to power’ as part of a brand asso- only reason when a film goes to #% 5M taken India seriously in terms of Mira Nair was the first has leveraged the power of co-pro- the world,” said Monga, whose co- ciation with Grey Goose. Cannes, even in a sidebar section, our cinema, our digital content... Indian to win the Camera d’Or ductions, said creative collabora- production Period. End Of She said, “In 2012, my first the media gives some attention.” People are watching Indian cine- in Cannes for Salaam Bombay in tions with producers across the Sentence won an Oscar this year. film Gangs of Wasseypur was L+ *# ! " #

3 &3 $7@@O # 43 8-16 + %' @%%+3 ( $7,! / # ### %%5 #O% + ''##"# ## f one digs deep into different aspects of love and marriages in ##5 IIndia, one will come across some 3 startling intimate accounts of how conventional practices continue to be hurdles for Indian couples. Coming close on the heels of same sex couples, age disparity too is a strong one especially when viewed through the prism of hierarchy. So an older man marrying a younger woman is ‘normal’ but a younger or his group show, May You live 2013. It is a work in progress. It has The idea of creating an archive man marrying an older woman is a FInteresting Times, at the Venice now evolved into a hopeless tale of 100 emblematic instances is an taboo. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Biennale, curator Ralph Rugoff’s of a fictive night-time hellhole, approach the artist has adopted in Nick Jonas were the recent targets of has chosen three Indian artists whose nooks and crannies are previous works as well. Someone this orthodox mentality. Religion, from 79. The choice speaks of his inhabited by decaying souls. It has else: a library of 100 books pub- especially given the bogey of Love acumen, his observation and his its roots in my childhood riddled lished anonymously or under pseu- Jihad, is another narrative bound to erudite understanding of knowing with severe asthma attacks and in donyms (2011), had brought arouse strong emotions. that his role is one of great respon- my troubled growing-up years together 100 books published by Bengali filmmaker Ranjan sibility and deep understanding. spent trying to come to terms with an author under another name as Ghosh’s recent drama Ahaa Re, a Amongst the three are Shilpa the world’s expectations. I want the author wanted to remain ‘most delicious love story,’ accord- Gupta who has a penchant for this work to ultimately stand as tes- anonymous. Each one was etched ing to critics, takes inspiration from reinventing herself with each timony to the requiem of count- in metal. his real life story and aspirations. It installation, Gauri Gill who has less dreams, even as it is a record Shilpa’s second installation is is the story of a chef, Farhaz aka spent years blending the verbal of my angst-ridden youth.” a gate that swings back and forth Raja, from Dhaka and a middle-aged and visual in research tenets of as it hits and breaks the wall that woman entrepreneur, Basundhara, marginalised communities in far- SHILPA GUPTA 100 POETS it is embedded in. from Kolkata. “I discovered this flung places such as Maharashtra AND GATEWAY story in 2014 when I was wonder- and Rajasthan and the youngest of Shilpa Gupta creates history of GAURI GILL ing about what my next film could the lot, 30-year-old nocturne sorts for having two immersive Gauri Gill, India’s archival photog- be about. I am a great foodie and hunter, Soham Gupta who walks installations in the Venice rapher who has been creating love to explore different cuisines and into the other side of midnight in Biennale. Rugoff obviously under- stunning narratives of groups of flavours. However, I couldn’t cook Kolkata to find his subjects unrav- stood her brilliance and her abil- people in marginalised periph- well enough to be a chef so I didn’t el an angst that we have never ity to reinvent the vitality of eries, unveils two important series follow it as a profession. I can only cared to observe. research and installation to present of works.The first Acts of cook everyday dishes for myself. So a comment on society. Shilpa Appearance was shown at the Met here, Raja is a professional mas- RUGOFF’S TITLE Gupta’s new multi-channel sound museum last year. It is a series of terchef whose ultimate passion is to When we look at the vivid colour photographs cook. Hence, the story idea originat- three artists, we are for which the artist ed from food and some lost desires,” aware that he has picked worked closely with says Ghosh as he laughs. them for the prowess in members of an Adivasi Other things just organically fell creating commentaries community in Jawhar into place in the story as the direc- on the power and pathos district of Maharashtra. tor wanted to present something that found in communities, Gill’s collaborator-sub- holds a “mirror” to the society. He both past and present. jects are renowned for says, “The couple in my story is When asked why he their paper-mâché divided by age disparity and religion. chose his title he has stat- objects, including tradi- The young Raja is from the Muslim ed, “I also wanted a title tional sacred masks. In community and Basundhara, a mid- that wasn’t too specific, these pictures they dle-aged woman, has been raised in but framed the times engage in everyday vil- a Hindu household. Even though I we live in. This Biennale lage activities while have used the two factors to show N @77/ responds to this moment wearing new masks, the divide, I have presented it as a the population in India has grown following the old stringent norms of in time and that is what made expressly for this unifying medium. That is what I A,3A 3, intolerant might look like I am patriarchy. It’s time that we pull is interesting about such body of work, which believe in. We don’t really have place B stereotyping. However, the truth is them down. If we wouldn’t challenge events. They give you a depict living beings with for division in our lives especially that they indeed have. If we look at them now, then when will we do it? form to think again about what installation gives voice to 100 the physical characteristics of when it comes to dealing with @73& 3 7' the yesteryears and even the time We need to allow women to choose happened in the last two years and poets who have been jailed humans, animals, or valued everyday aspects. It is a part of our 3 , ! before Partition, there was much their professions and partners just what new ideas are changing the through time for their writing or objects. A range of scenarios and personal beliefs but every religion more harmony and peace among as much as men. We should move future that we are moving towards. their beliefs. On entering the narratives, situated in both “real- lists the same rules and duties.” He 73 3 7A different communities. They had forward and not backward. We are What I was really interested in, was dimly-lit space of the Fire Station, ity” and dreamlike state, come adds that religion shouldn’t be a hin- love and respect for each others’ cul- still looking at 100-year-old prac- artists whose work is very open- visitors will encounter 100 micro- together in the photographs, drance but should rather unify & ! 7$ tural practices and festivals, which tices. The world has moved much ended and is more about asking phones suspended over 100 metal which simultaneously portray people. @@3 they celebrated together. For them, beyond and we need to do so too.” questions than providing answers rods, each piercing a verse of poet- symbolic or playful representations Talking about the numerous religion wasn’t really a barrier. It’s As the film is set to premier at and experiments with the way we ry. Over the course of an hour, as well as the familiar experiences examples of lynching and communal !7 ,5 only now that we look at these acts the ongoing Habitat Film Festival at look at images and think about each microphone in turn recites a of community members against violence that we come across every- A 7B of violence like killings in the name the India Habitat Centre (IHC), he stories. A lot of this came from the fragment of the poets’ words, the backdrop of their home and day, he says that it is because people of religion, pride and honour.” tells us why such festivals bring more ideas of Umberto Eco’s 1962 piece, spoken first by a single voice then culture. use religion as the first and foremost 3,&!@73 Striking a balance between rigid and deserved recognition to films. The Open Work, where he gives a echoed by a chorus which shifts Gill’s second set of works is thing to judge a person’s intent and !73,O customs, traditions and desires in “Such festivals give a lot of encour- perfect description of what the cul- across space. entitled Becoming 2003 and deals character in India. “The moment they urban India could be quite strenu- agement. They not just accommo- ture of contemporary art has been The poets’ words emerge from with a study of narratives that envi- find out the name of a person, they ! 3 ous. The social taboos prosper more date films of all languages under one for the last 60 years and continues microphones, fitted with speakers, sion a documentation of the tapes- will try to dig out his/her religion and &3 ! !,O than personal relationships and roof and present them to a common to be and why it has value for soci- a device Gupta has adopted in ear- try of time. their first perception would be based desires here. However, Ghosh feels audience but also stand as examples ety.” lier works to remind us that the In choosing all three Indian on a person’s religious identity. It that it’s high time that these con- of how films could be. The ‘masala microphone is not simply some- contemporary artists Rugoff pre- should be the last basis of judging structs of deep-rooted patriarchy be movie’ culture has jeopardised peo- SOHAM GUPTA’S KOLKATA thing to speak into, but a means sents the finest in the search for someone,” says he. challenged and struck off. In the ple’s expectations from films. Soham’s Angst, a poignant series of to broadcast a message on a large societal commentaries that talk The director points out that our accepted terminology, the girl has to However, such festivals show that portraits, entirely shot at night, scale. Here the microphones liter- about universal truths and the ancestors were more inclusive when be younger than the guy. But in his films could be like this too and stand portrays people in Kolkata who ally and symbolically give a voice widening of gaps between the rich- it comes to religious differences as story, the guy is younger than his as a mirror to the society,” says he. live on the margins of society. In to those whom regimes from est and the poorest. compared to today’s “intolerance.” counterpart. He questions, “We are (The screening is at 6.30 pm on an interview he states, “ I have around the world have sought to (The Venice Biennale runs till He says, “Saying that the majority of a 70-year-old country now and still May 22 at Stein Auditorium.) been working on Angst since silence. November 2019.)

ost Indians may still need a and Shiv Vihar, which exhibit dif- under whom the Sri Ram Centre tion feature vibrant paintings of Mpush to visit art galleries and ferent dance cultures of our coun- established the first modern pup- leaves, flowers, toucans and Koi museums, but when the national try — Dhunuchi, Bhangram, pet theatre are also on display. fish. capital’s favourite commuting mode ) , Dandiya Raas, Bharatanatyam, for At the INA metro station, the Regular metro commuters Metro Rail doubles up as a contem- the former and Chhau, Cham and DMRC, in collaboration with the would also know of the Metro porary art gallery itself, it is not Kathaputli for the latter. Ministry of Textiles, has also Museum at the Patel Chowk Metro uncommon to see Delhiwallahs On the Hauz Khas station, an installed 58 panels of handicrafts Station, which traces the genesis of stop, look and even click an occa- '''# " intersection of the Yellow and and handlooms created by crafts- the Delhi Metro which took 32 sional selfie. Magenta Lines, historical monu- men from across India — from years to reach the operational stage Whether it is abstract or real- ments galore. Lodhi Tombs, the Mithila paintings from Bihar to ter- from the drawing boards. istic art, colourful ceramic tiles or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Jama racotta tiles from Rajasthan. As per DMRC, Delhi Metro informative panels, the wide station Masjid and Humayun’s Tomb Two stations on the long and stations that cover almost every network of Delhi Metro Rail reflect the diverse cultural fabric of busy Blue Line, Karol Bagh and corner of the NCR today are per- Corporation (DMRC) seems to India. Many other metro stations Karkardooma, use ceramic art- fect spaces for the promotion of have it all covered, as the modern are ready takers of art on history works and painted wall works to India’s art and culture transport service that began in 2002 and heritage. Mandi House comes show signs of a modern, progres- “Such projects have also con- and continues to expand, zooms in first to mind. sive society. tributed towards the beautification on art and culture. The works here chronicles the While the Karol Bagh murals of the city in general. We have also The artworks at Pink Line’s journey of the area from brick kilns feature development aspects like tried to portray the heritage and Johri Enclave station is a tribute to to a culture hub. Its panels display education and technology, the history of the areas around the sta- the eminent classical artists of digital prints of original maps and Karkardooma station, which opens tions. For example, the stations India. Creative portraits of great vintage photographs, like a rare aer- near the Karkardooma District passing through old Delhi has art- artists like shehnai maestro ial view of the Modern School at Court, has references to the judi- works related to that area,” a Bismillah Khan, noted flautist Barakhamba, an old photograph of ciary — a set of scales and hands, spokesperson from DMRC said. Hariprasad Chaurasia, popular India’s first Prime Minister handcuffs, police and a colossal For now, Delhi Metro’s present vocalist Shubha Mudgal and sitar Jawaharlal Nehru opening the Ashok Chakra. span of over 370 km and 271 sta- maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar dot Sapru House, and actor Nature enthusiasts who com- tions (including the Noida-Greater the station premises. Naseeruddin Shah in a 1973 theatre mute by metro are not disappoint- Noida Aqua Line) has a lot to offer The Pink Line and Indian cul- production by theatre doyen ed as well, as Mandawali-West to its average daily ridership of tural symbols seem to coalesce in Ebrahim Alkazi. Vinod Nagar has its focus on flora about 30 lakh people. more stations, especially Gokulpuri Rare images of Dadi Pudumjee, and fauna, and the walls of this sta- L+ H;$-,; # + ! * 1 !2 (+' # # & ## '( %+5 ( #%+ ' # /%&1###' # # !1 !2=C #+5 ! 2./ ( #, && K # -E=F$ %>==%H% CEE+ =KE ,/5+" > -- C-%%=F # () 3*/# +" > -C ##+3#B%', ' #-G' N -='>5.E% #%' +, ' ,%# # +">/ %',%&#' %$' */%5 %>==%H%+"> ##%%5+" > :#5+" > -C(=> %>=E%H% ,%',# +" >(-H %>=-%G%+"> $5 ->+"> # !'#3#5 +"> @ $',@ 5 $'-EK' 5 / +#%'3 # '@3#5 ! " # ? "" " * 0 B" ' O +4* P

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Frenchman at the Santiago He was named as the Ligue Bernabeu have intensified. 1 player of the season on Sunday, This term, Mbappe has but did not deny that a potential stepped up another gear with ( move away from France could be teammate Neymar out injured in the offing. for much of the campaign. % "It (the award) is an impor- Mbappe has followed in tant moment for me, a turning Neymar's footsteps by winning point in my career... The the player of the season accolade % + moment of having more respon- in France, although he needs to sibilities, maybe at PSG, maybe score five in the last league , $ elsewhere," he told BeIN Sports. game of the season against Mbappe did not back down Reims next weekend to snatch apan gambled by resting top-ranked $ India will select to field between World on his comments when asked the European Golden Shoe from JKento Momota and nearly paid the No 5 Sindhu or Saina, ranked 9th. about them in the mixed zone a Lionel Messi. price, suffering a huge scare before bat- ndia will start as favourites against a Srikanth has consistently reached the few minutes later. "I tell myself that even if I tling back to beat Russia 3-2 in their Iyoung Malaysian team sans legend Lee quarters but struggled to go beyond in "For me, it was the moment lose, I lose to Messi, one of the Sudirman Cup opener here on Monday. Chong Wei when they clash in a group 11 of his last 13 tournaments. He had a to say it... When I say something, greatest players in history," he The top seeds are bidding to win the 1D match of the Sudirman Cup here on runner-up finish at the India Open and I think about it," he said, reiter- said. mixed-team world championships for the Tuesday. is expected to hold the edge against Zii ating his desire to have more "To think that maybe I kept first time, but a major shock was on the India, who had reached the quarter- Jia. "responsibilities". up with him until the last game, cards when the Japanese went 2-1 down. finals twice in the 2011 and 2017 edi- Malaysia will need their doubles to "If it's at PSG, it's good, if it's that's a source of pride too, but The unfancied Russians enjoyed sur- tions, will have to overcome Malaysia, put up a good performance to salvage elsewhere, it will be elsewhere for it's not over." prise victories in the men's singles and the 2009 semifinalists, hopes of making it to the men's doubles, before the Japanese fought when they begin their cam- knockout stage. back. paign. Any hiccups against Malaysia saw some '0&7' Japan, who along with the hosts are Malaysia will make their promising performances this ) the favourites, decided to rest world next clash against the year from Aaron Chia and 5& & 5E" champion Momota along with their mighty China a must-win Soh Wooi Yik and Ong Yew New Delhi: %' # first-choice men's pairing. battle. 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Meng and Lai Pei Jing in mixed doubles. #%5 7 =- % # Malkov, ranked 62, beating Momota's The 13-member Indian team, seed- For India the return of Satwiksairaj , ', #$@ ' ormer world youth replacement Kenta Nishimoto — 10th in ed eighth this time, chances during the Rankireddy after an injury gap will fuel #'# Fchampion Sachin the world — and also winning the men's mixed team championship will depend India's hopes in both men's doubles and =H'*"# Siwach outclassed his doubles. on the quality singles players such as PV mixed doubles. #%(=F--5$@ ## Argentine rival Ramon But Japan's women saved the day for Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Satwik, who recovered from a shoul- %#*G" Nicanor Quiroga as all them, world number two Nozomi Srikanth and Sameer Verma. der injury to make a title-winning =E %' # seven Indians in fray had Okuhara thrashing Natalia Perminova in Malaysia will be led by Goh Jin Wei comeback at the Brazil International !!%### , a smooth sailing on the the women's singles to make it 2-2 in the and Soniia Cheah in women's singles, Challenge recently, will form a formida- =- # =.5 ' , ### opening day of the tie. while Lee Zii Jia will be entrusted with ble men's doubles pair with Chirag % $@ Indian Open boxing The women's duo of Yuki the responsibility in men's singles in the Shetty, while pairing with the experi- 5L tournament here on Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota saw off absence of Chong Wei, who is still recov- enced Ashwini Ponnappa in mixed H(-E=F $,#%' Monday. 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(% "%7% " tage, dominating the Mumbai: ,% 8 >E # bout right from the first + % , round en route a 5-0 win % & + -E by a unanimous deci- % % #5 * sion in the 52kg men's 9 #+%# category at the Karmabir ' .6-H# Nabin Chandra Bordoloi # -G -C ' + 5 Indoor Stadium. ++#..# Siwach will next face round. released on Sunday, As 83 :53 >E.= '+ former world champi- Former world cham- many as 10 Indian box- #'##5 onship Bronze medalist pionship Silver medalist ers are already confirmed "% +# Rogen Ladon in the Sonia Lather began her of a medal each with six 37 Inter will play their final & quarterfinal and aiming campaign with a 5-0 win in men and four in match against Empoli, who are % #+ to avenge his semifinal over Chandra Kala women entering the eparting Juventus coach trying to avoid relegation. % "% # defeat by a split-decision Thapa to reach the quar- semi-finals straightaway DMassimiliano Allegri bid Polish striker Piatek got back &=>F5 in the President's Cup. terfinals in the 57kg. because of the smaller farewell to the Turin fans in the scoring on 57 minutes at the "It was a narrow In the women's 60kg, size of the draw. team's final home game this San Siro, with Spanish winger & & ?7& 8 08F:: defeat last time. But now Preeti Beniwal put up a Brijesh Yadav and season on Sunday, a 1-1 stale- Suso adding a second nine Indianapolis: @# 8 # I've now improved my robust display to out- Sanjay are already in the mate against Atalanta that kept minutes later. #KEE##,# speed and skill and I will class her Nepalese oppo- 81kg semi-finals, and so the visitors' hopes of a first- Milan goalkeeper "% @% 7 # % look forward to settle nent Sangita Sunar in a are Naman Tanwar and ever Champions League qual- Gianluigi Donnarumma saved #J ,%5 scores this time," Siwach unanimous 5-0 victory to Sanjeet in 91kg while ification alive. a Camillo Ciano penalty before .H""#,#%# said. make the quarters. Satish Kumar and Atul The Juventus fans paid Piatek broke his five-match , # / / " Siwach features in Making her compet- Thakur are in +91kg. tribute to Allegri, who the scoring drought with his 22nd ##L3,LJ the bottom half of the itive debut in the 60kg, In women's boxing, club's management have decid- goal of the season. # ,#5 # draw that has Shahshi Chopra too had Lovlina Borgohain and ed will not be their coach next Milan are at least assured # +# Commonwealth Games an easy outing defeating Anjali are already season, despite winning 11 of a place in next season's # % # # Gold medalist Gaurav Bhutan's Tandin Choden assured of medals in trophies in five years, but Europa League, along with 8 $% % ! Solanki, while the top- 5-0 by unanimous deci- 69kg while Bhagyabati missing out on winning the Roma, who were held to a %' @=$#&' half in the 52kg draw fea- sion. 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But respective opponents. competition is very close. Portuguese superstar Cristiano out Josip Ilicic's 33rd-minute Spalletti's side lost 4-1 at playing in the Europa League "% as of now my focus is on It will be a very interest- Ronaldo. goal for Atalanta. Napoli. group stage thanks to their # #5A+%% the next round against %8 $"& ing tournament and the Former World Cup winner The point keeps Atalanta's Juventus and second- Coppa Italia victory. 1-E%2#/1CE2# the Filipino boxer," the Six-time world exposure for the boxers Andrea Barzagli played his hopes of a first Champions placed Napoli are already Empoli moved out of the #',*1CG2# 20-year-old talented champion Mary Kom will stand them in good final home game after eight League campaign alive, which through to the Champions relegation zone at the expense /5L!#%' + boxer from Haryana said. may have a possible stead ahead of the World years in Turin, and received an they can seal if they beat League next season. of Genoa, who were held 1-1 # % Siwach was the only semi-final face-off with Championships," resounding ovation when he Sassuolo in their final game AC Milan are just one by Cagliari, and are now 18th 5#%%# Indian in the fray in the Asian Championships Raffaele Bergamasco, the came off after an hour. next weekend. point behind Inter and ahead of next week's clash ##'L #8 ,*# * # men's section, while the Bronze medallist Nikhat Performance Director of On the pitch, forward Atalanta moved third Atalanta in fifth after Krzysztof with Fiorentina, themselves %5 ) women's category saw all Zareen in 51kg. Indian women's boxing, Mario Mandzukic struck ten ahead of Inter Milan on head- Piatek and Suso struck in a 2- just three points off the drop of them making the next As per the draw, said. minutes from time to cancel to-head after Luciano 0 win over Frosinone. zone. 7 80577"+0&*=8,0"&8 3 Munich in 2014 after helping Germany win the ermany interna- World Cup in Brazil. !,3 on whether we win the $ 3 7 Champions League apart is the Gtional Toni Kroos Real finished third Champions League," said level of the opposition. has extended his con- in La Liga this term, 19 ep Guardiola admits Guardiola, who twice con- ! A'7 Guardiola and City, who tract with Real Madrid points behind champi- PManchester City will ulti- quered Europe as Barcelona have never won the competition, until 2023 ahead of an ons Barcelona after regis- mately be judged on whether coach. BB3 have failed to make it past the expected summer over- tering their lowest points they win the Champions "I know unless we do that quarter-finals since he took over haul at the club, the haul in 17 years, ending League despite wrapping up it will not be enough." 7 in 2016. Spanish giants said on with a limp 2-0 home an unprecedented domestic "This comes with me. I They lost to Monaco in the Monday. defeat to Real Betis on treble with a 6-0 whipping of know that. I arrived in !7 & 7' last-16 in 2017 and exited in the The 29-year-old Sunday. Watford in the FA Cup final. Barcelona, we were lucky we B@ 7 last eight to Liverpool last year midfielder has won 12 Coach Zinedine The 48-year-old Spaniard won it two times in four years and Tottenham this season. titles in five seasons in Zidane has promised said in the immediate after- and the people expect I am / & , "In this club, the points Spain, lifting the changes to the squad math of Saturday's rout the something special, that we record and the domestic compe- Champions League tro- ahead of next season, domestic treble is more dif- have to win the Champions ; 33" titions is incredible," he said. phy in 2016, 2017 and with Gareth Bale, goal- ficult than winning the League and it's still true." 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/ 3 ! choice," he said. "Wahab has been training and play- " 6 - xperienced left-arm pace duo of ing club cricket, and the player of his cal- Muhammad Amir and Wahab ibre will not face much problem in adapt- ERiaz were included in Pakistan's ing and adjusting to the gruelling final 15-member World Cup squad fol- demands of the World Cup," Inzamam lowing their 0-4 loss to England in the said. n his prime, his USP was raw pace that terrorised bats- ODI series. On the exclusion of Abid Ali, Imen across the globe and no wonder Jeff Thomson is Both the bowlers were not included Inzamam said: "It was not an easy deci- impressed with Jasprit Bumrah's ability to "burn oppo- in the initial World Cup squad sion to leave him out particularly after sition with raw pace". announced last month but Aamir, who he got only one opportunity on the tour. Bumrah has been rated as the world's best bowler by is yet to recover from chickenpox, was But, he was our third choice opener. After Sachin Tendulkar and the legendary Dennis Lillee's for- named for the one-day series against both struck early form, we preferred Asif mer new ball partner's words only add to the Gujarat England which Pakistan completed on Ali as he brings firepower to the team that slinger's exponentially growing rep- Sunday. can strengthen our chances in the tour- utation. The selectors have axed allrounder nament," the Chief Selector said. "Bumrah is really good. He is Faheem Ashraf and left-arm pacer Abid, despite being a member of the someone, more that he has bowled, Junaid Khan from their initial World Cup initial World Cup squad, was given just the better he has got. That's how it squad to make way for the two senior one opportunity on the entire tour. should work," Thomson, the players. Inzamam said the final 15-member world's fastest bowler in The selectors had discarded Wahab squad was announced in consultation the 1970s alongside from the tour to England but after the with the captain and head coach. Malcolm Marshall, said. thrashing given to the Pakistani pacers Wahab has been included in the "He has got raw in the one-day series they apparently had squad in place of allrounder, Faheem pace to burn opposi- a change of mind. Ashraf while the experienced left arm tion as and when he Wahab, who turns 34 next month, pacer, Junaid Khan has also been wants to but he mixes last played a one-day international for his dropped after playing in just two ODI it up. And he is awk- country in the opening match of the 2017 matches against England. ward too to read. I Champions Trophy against India going Pakistan World Cup squad: Fakhar haven't seen batsmen for 87 runs without a wicket and than Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, reading him well. He is limping off with a injury. Haris Sohail, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik, unorthodox and that's Since then the selectors have ignored Muhammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed what makes him differ- him for 50-overs cricket while Aamir also (Capt), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, ent," said Thomson. didn't feature in the series against Wahab Riaz, Muhammad Amir, Hasan According to England after contracting chickenpox Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Thomson, Bumrah, along and his form remains a concern after he Muhammad Hasnain. with Kagiso Rabada, will took just five wickets in his last 14 ODIs be the two bowlers to watch out since the Champions Trophy. for as they can put their hand According to the cricket board, up and respond to situations. Amir has recovered from his chickenpox 957A3H7;-, Talking about pace bowl- and he and Wahab will be available for ing, Thomson is a touch wor- the warm-up matches against , after the loss at Leeds. "Our bowling and fielding has ried about Mitchell Starc's form Afghanistan and Bangladesh this week. "At Southampton and Nottingham, been average at best. Another thing is but agreed that the left-arm quick would be In another major decision, the selec- fter conceding a 0-4 series defeat it was anybody's game going into the last that we played against a team which is a vital cog in Australia's wheel. tors have dropped young batsman Abid Aagainst England, Pakistan head five overs. We competed really well. The number one in their own conditions. I "I hope Mitchell Starc is on song during Ali from their World Cup squad to make coach Mickey Arthur admitted that his one difference has been our fielding and don't think there are too many other World Cup as of late he has been all over the way for the hard-hitting Asif Ali. side did not perform well in the bowl- that's a real worry for me," he added. teams around in England as prepared shop like last summer," Thomson said about Ali was initially not part of the World ing and fielding departments which led The Pakistan head coach was, as we are in terms of the competition Australia's senior most pacer. Cup squad and went to England for the to their loss in the five-match rubber. however, happy with the way the bat- we played against and match fitness, However, given his quality and ability to run ODI series where he scored two half cen- On Sunday, hosts England comfort- ters performed against the number one which is something very important," he through opposition sides, Thomson is confident turies. ably defeated Pakistan by 54 runs in the ranked ODI side. added. that he will find form. "The lack of potency of our frontline final ODI of the series and made sure "We sit here and take a hell lot of Despite the humiliating series loss, "Starc, if he can bowl well can be as good bowlers in the recent ODI series meant that their World Cup preparations were the positives out of this series. Our bat- the 51-year-old insisted that he was con- as anybody in the world. He is a precious man. that a change was needed. In addition, on track and they remain the hot ting has gone to another level and we fident that his side will perform well in He needs to bowl quick and at the same time be accu- we now know that we will encounter bat- favourites for the showpiece event. have batted extremely well. That's given the World Cup. rate. He gave too much away in the past," he added. ting wickets throughout the World Cup Pakistan, who are usually termed as our dressing room a massive amount of "We've got a couple of days now to Thomson, however, is not happy that Josh Hazlewood campaign," Chief Selector, Inzamam-ul- a very good bowling side, lacked bite and raised questions over their World Cup confidence. When we were coming to regroup, two warm-up games and then is not in the bowling unit even though it seems quite Haq said. conceded totals in excess of 300 in the chances with less than two weeks to go. England, people were saying we were we'll go. I'm very, very confident with decent. "The combination of these elements, four completed matches. And towards "Our fielding has been very disap- a 280 team. I am taking a fair amount the players we've got. We need to sharp- "Pat Cummins is not a problem in my books. He has meant that we believed right now, util- the end of the series, their poor field- pointing. That has been a massive dif- of positives certainly in that department en up on a couple of disciplines but we'll talent. We don't have Hazlewood but he could have been ising the World Cup experience and ing, which saw regulation catches being ference between the two sides," out of this series," said the South certainly get there. We'll be good," he there. Still I would say our bowling attack is pretty good," knowledge of Wahab was the correct put down and a slew of misfields, also ESPNcricinfo quoted Arthur as saying African. said. he added. > 6 $ ''" "' <&"'((( /6 ormer captain Steve Waugh said FAustralia may not be the favourites Superman things. We ly prepared for the tourna- to win the upcoming World Cup but the thought we had to be ment which will be imper- return of Steve Smith and David Warner outh Africa captain Faf more special, we had to do ative for the team's success will make other teams "wary" of the five- Sdu Plessis has urged his something more than we in England. time winners. teammates to avoid doing usually do, and we did not "There's a reason why Immediately after returning to "Superman things" and do what was good enough we want the guys to play action after an year-long international instead focus on over- before," Du Plessis was freely — because we don't exile, Warner sounded warning bells to coming the "fear of failure" quoted as saying by the want them to have a fear the rival bowlers with 692 runs from 12 ahead of the World Cup. ICC . of failure, which is what innings in the IPL, while Smith showed South Africa have a "We haven't always the World Cup is for some glimpses of his old touch in the three reputation of losing big got that right in the past, of them. warm-up matches against New Zealand matches which has earned to play our best cricket at "Our success in in Brisbane recently. them the label of chokers. the World Cup, because England over the next "Every side will be wary of Australia. The Proteas are yet to we put so much pressure couple of months depends They know the potential of the reach the finals of the on ourselves. We want to on how well we release Australian side. There's been turmoil in World Cup having been just focus on enjoying our that aspect of our play — Australian cricket over the last 12 knocked out at the semi- cricket," he added. we need that for the team months, but that has been put aside now. March. Then, they blanked Pakistan 5- Australia could go really deep in the final stage four times in Du Plessis, who will to be at our best. Each We've got our best players available to 0 at the United Arab Emirates, proving tournament," Waugh said. the past. be competing in his third player needs to find out be picked in Smith and Warner," Waugh that their success against India was no The 53-year-old, however, picked "In previous World ODI World Cup, stressed his own strengths," he was quoted as saying by the ICC web- fluke. hosts England as the firm favourites to Cups, we wanted to do on the need to be mental- said. site. "Their form was very poor, but all clinch the coveted trophy. The defending champions seem to of a sudden, they've won their last eight "England to me are probably the be peaking at the right time. Starting in matches, and they've got Smith and favourites - their form has been out- 2018, Australia had won just three out Warner in the team. And that is omi- standing over the last couple of years. ,)) of 18 ODIs before they turned their for- nous for other sides, they know how They are playing at home. Sometimes, tunes around during the limited-overs good these sides are. that creates more pressure, but they've tour of India. "Australia will be one of the teams… got a really good coach in Trevor : * Trailing 0-2, Australia posted a probably not the favourite for the tour- Bayliss to keep the players grounded. So hat-trick of wins to register a remark- nament, but the team that other sides I think England would be favourites, able come-from-behind series victory will be probably most fearful of. They and probably Australia and India on that against the favourites and hosts India in could do some damage. So I think second line of favouritism," said Waugh. % ( M ( A6 %&N@ $ 77 9 : , ustralia's cricketers in front of Ricky APonting are "like eight-year-old girls 7 3 ngland captain Eoin Morgan has admitted that he is still around Justin Bieber", feels the team's Eunsure about the final 15 who will be selected in the squad World Cup skipper ustralia head coach Justin Langer for the upcoming World Cup beginning May 30. Aaron Finch about Ahas defended the decision to move on to something else now. To After the final match of the five-ODI series against the batting great, exclude Josh Hazlewood from the want to get to the World Cup - that Pakistan which England won by 54 runs, Morgan said the whose mere pres- upcoming World Cup squad, saying ormer West Indies allrounder Phil was ACB's goal at the time they continuous improvement in performance by the players has ence gives them a fil- the pacer didn't play enough white-ball FSimmons will step down from his appointed me," Simmons said. made the selection meeting extremely difficult. lip. cricket in the recent time to make his position as Afghanistan coach after "My goal is always to leave "I don't know the 15," ESPNcricinfo quoted Morgan as In February, case for the showpiece event. the end of the ICC men's World Cup. things better than when I joined: the saying on Sunday after the match. "Every one of these guys Ponting was "He just hasn't been playing any Simmons, who took over the way we practice, the way we think should be proud of what we've achieved so far. The contin- appointed as an cricket," cricket.com.au quoted Langer position in December 2017, said he about the game, the way we assess uous improvement of performances makes the selection meet- assistant coach for Australia's World Cup as saying. has achieved his target of taking other teams. I've tried to help the ing extremely difficult. campaign, specifically working with the "He's come off a second stress frac- Afghanistan to the World Cup and players in all those areas," added the "But every single member of the 17-man squad here will limited overs batsmen. ture in his back and while he's just the time is ripe for him to leave. 56-year-old, under whom play some role, due to the nature of injuries and illness and Ponting has previously worked short- starting to get up and running in the "I have thought about it and I Afghanistan won the World Cup call-ups," he added. term with Australia's ODI and Twenty20 nets now — I think he's played six have actually given the ACB my Qualifier last March. Meanwhile, Chris Woakes, who bagged the Man of the squads. white ball games in the last 18 months preferred by selectors following the notice that I will not be renewing my Last month, ACB had controver- Match award for his five-wicket haul in Leeds, admitted he "The boys all want to impress 'Punter'," — that's T20 and one-day cricket. shoulder injury that forced Jhye contract. I will move on to something sially appointed Gulbadin Naib as would be anxiously waiting for the confirmation. Finch was quoted as saying by "We know he's a great bowler. He's Richardson out of the squad. different once my contract expires on ODI captain in place of Asghar Woakes finished on top of the series bowling charts, with cricket.Com.Au. a brilliant bowler, but it was just such "It was obviously bitterly disap- July 15," Simmons told ESPNcricinfo. Afghan. 10 wickets in four matches and made a strong case for being "Everyone wants to impress Punter, you bad timing for him," he added. pointing. It only comes around every Simmons' contract with Simmons said he had no clue selected in the final 15 for the showpiece event. should see them — it's like eight-year-old Hazlewood played a vital role in four years. I was lucky enough to expe- Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) about the decisions and he was not "Everyone will be wary of that phone call," Woakes said. girls around Justin Bieber when Punter's Australia's successful campaign in the rience it on home soil last time. It'll runs until the end of the World Cup consulted before making those "Even if you feel like you've got a good chance to being around the change room," he said, draw- World Cup four years ago and was also probably hit me a bit once the tourna- and he might have been given an changes. in the squad, until you hear it from the selectors' mouths, ing comparisons between Ponting and the the number one ranked bowler in ODIs ment starts and you're watching on extension given Afghanistan's rise "No, I was not aware of it. I was it's not quite set in stone. You're still probably a little bit on famous Canadian singer-songwriter. in 2017. TV," Hazlewood had said. under his guidance. not given any reasons. It was the deci- edge, particularly with these 16 and 17 players, because every- "It's embarrassing, but it's great," Finch The right-arm pacer had last week "It's pretty hard. It's not just a nor- "I signed up originally for 18 sion of the Afghanistan Cricket one has performed at some point. It's a tricky decision for said of the legend who won the World Cup expressed his disappointment over mal ODI series, it's a World Cup," he months and I think I have done a lot Board and the selectors," Simmons the selectors. Everyone will be looking at their phones tomor- three times including twice as captain. the snub after Kane Richardson was added. in this period. It is time for me to said. row I suppose, if that's when we find out," he added.

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