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Frequently, the same year. firm like Facebook and Twitter adhere to a ceasefire for “mutu- DGMOs of both countries stay The ties between the two as well as OTT players such as ally beneficial and sustainable in contact through this estab- countries worsened after India Netflix, requiring them to peace.” The agreement arrived lished mechanism.” in 2019 announced abrogation remove any content flagged by at between the Director According to media report of Article 370 giving special sta- authorities within 36 hours Generals of Military from there, he also said from tus to Jammu & Kashmir and and setting up a complaint ( # % $ ') Operations (DGMOs) on 2014 there was a spike in cease- divided the State into two redressal mechanism with an ( # ' " Thursday was aimed at avoid- fire violations along the LoC. Union Territories. officer being based in the coun- &% '& ing civilian casualties on either “Both the DGMOs have agreed There were 5,133 ceasefire try. side during firing. that the existing 2003 under- violations last year in which 22 The guidelines will also cism and dissent... But it is as Twitter and WhatsApp to However, the ceasefire, standing should be imple- civilians were killed and 71 apply to popular mobile apps important that users of social identify the originator of a which came into force from mented in letter and spirit,” he injured on the Indian side. like WhatsApp and Telegram. media are given a proper forum message that authorities con- midnight of February 24-25, added. Moreover, 24 security person- The Government also for the resolution of their griev- sider to be anti-national and will not restrict the Indian cussions and reviewed the sit- misunderstanding. Incidentally, Dawn newspaper said the nel were also killed in the fir- announced guidelines for news ances in a time-bound man- against the security and sover- security forces from carrying uation along the LoC in a the two armies in 2018 had also latest development is seen as a ing while 126 were wounded. portals operating from India, ner,” Prasad said. eignty of the country. The out anti-terrorist and anti- “free, frank and cordial atmos- agreed to follow the 2003 thaw after years of tension Moreover, nearly 300 incidents asking them to keep the rules Prasad said intermediaries rules about digital media and infiltration operations in phere”, the statement said. guidelines. However, situation between the two nuclear-armed of ceasefire violation were and norms applicable to print will fall into two categories — OTT focus more on in-house Jammu & Kashmir, it was clar- It added that in the inter- remained volatile at the LoC. neighbours. Both Prime recorded till January end this and TV channel codes. social media intermediary and and self-regulation mechanism ified here. est of achieving mutually ben- Sources said the latest pact Minister Imran Khan and year. This is the first time such significant social media inter- whereby a robust grievance Agreeing to adhere to the eficial and sustainable peace came about after rounds of Army Chief General Qamar In a written response to a rules have been framed for dig- mediary. This distinction is redressal mechanism has been ceasefire announced by then along the borders, the two back channel talks between Javed Bajwa recently offered question in the Lok Sabha ear- ital and online media operating based on the number of users provided while upholding jour- Prime Minister Atal Bihari DGMOs agreed to address the two countries over the last India to resolve all issues lier this month, Union Minister within the country’s jurisdic- on the social media platform, nalistic and creative freedom. Vajpayee in 2003, a joint state- each other’s core issues and few months, adding National through dialogue. of State for Home G Kishan tion. IT Minister Ravi Shankar and the Government will soon As per the guidelines, all ment issued by both the coun- concerns which have propen- Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Ties between India and Reddy said a total of 10,752 Prasad addressing media with notify the threshold of the social media, OTT platforms tries said the two armies will sity to disturb peace and lead Doval held talks in this regard Pakistan nosedived after a ter- cases of ceasefire violations I&B Minister Prakash user base that will distinguish and news portals must have a observe all agreements on to violence. with Prime Minister Imran ror attack on the Pathankot Air have taken place along India’s Javadekar said concerns have the two. The rules require the resident Indian citizen griev- ceasefire along the 750-km Both sides agreed for strict Khan’s special assistant Moed Force base in 2016 by terror border with Pakistan in the last been raised over rampant abuse “significant” social media ance officer to handle the com- long LoC and other sectors, observance of all agreements, W Yusuf. groups based in the neigh- three years, in which 72 secu- of social media platforms and intermediaries to follow addi- plaints. He must make a deci- according to a joint statement understandings and ceasefire Pakistan Army Chief bouring country. Subsequent rity personnel and 70 civilians spread of fake news. To fix the tional due diligence including sion in 15 days and must main- issued on Thursday. along the LoC and all other sec- General Qamar Javed Bajwa, attacks, including one on the were killed. fake ID users, the guidelines the appointment of chief com- tain monthly data of such com- The decision was taken tors with effect from midnight the most powerful figure there Indian Army camp in Uri, He said 364 security per- also insisted that social media pliance officer, a nodal contact plaints. Social media and OTT during talks between India 24/25 February 2021. to shape the national policies, deteriorated the relationship. sonnel and 341 civilians were platforms must verify the users person and a resident grievance firms also must have resident DGMO Lt General PS Sangha Both sides reiterated that earlier this month also favoured The relationship dipped injured in cross-border firings through mobile phone firms. officer. All the three officials Indian citizen compliance offi- and his Pakistani counterpart existing mechanisms of hotline talks and said it is time to further after IAF carried out air along the International Border “Social media companies will have to be resident-citizens cer and nodal officer, who will Major General Nauman contact and border flag meet- extend a hand of peace in all strikes against a Jaish-e- and the LoC in Jammu & are welcome to do business in of India. be responsible in responding to Zakaria on the hotline. ings will be utilised to resolve directions.” Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Kashmir in 2018, 2019 and India, and empower The guidelines also make it the Government agencies. The two DGMOs held dis- any unforeseen situation or In Pakistan, Army training camp in Balakot on 2020. Indians...We welcome criti- mandatory for platforms such Continued on Page 2 *' +, ! "# " -/*#/*0*+,#+-). those referenced in the extra- " *+,#+-). 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If these factors do not regulator’s subject expert com- The Government, which perature settled at 33.2 degrees With the UK court now clear- apply, the Minister must order mittee (SEC) has asked has over 2,000 cars in its fleet, Celsius and the minimum at ing the legal pathway for Modi’s extradition within two months Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy’s said it hopes its decision will 13.4 degrees Celsius, a notch extradition, the judgment will of the day on which the District Laboratories to submit more inspire other cities in the coun- above the season’s average, the now need ratification of British Judge referred his decision to data before a final decision try and the world to tackle the meteorological office here said. Home Secretary Priti Patel for the office of Secretary of State, could be taken about its fate. issues of pollution and climate Humidity was recorded at sending the fugitive back to in this case by the end of Dr Reddy’s Lab is locally change with the urgency they 96 per cent at 8.30 am, a India. April. conducting clinical trials on deserve. weather official said. The Palam Reacting to the to send his case to the Secretary The Home Secretary’s Sputnik V. The announcement came a Deputy Chief Minister Manish for new cars in the national and the Lodhi Road weather Westminster Magistrates’ of the State, the UK for final order rarely goes against the The DCGI decision seek- day after the Aam Aadmi Sisodia tweeted. Capital. stations recorded maximum Court ruling, the CBI said the decision,” the CBI said in a court’s conclusions, as she has ing more data from Dr Reddy’s Party-led Government “Over 2,000 cars will be Under Delhi’s EV policy, 12 temperatures of 31.2 degrees British court has accepted the statement. to consider only these provi- has been slammed by a section launched campaign “Switch impacted by this decision and four-wheeler models are avail- Celsius and 32.6 degrees contention of the Centre to India is a designated Part 2 sions under the Act which of health experts. They con- Delhi” to encourage private will transition to EVs in next 6 able and eligible for purchase Celsius respectively, while the extradite him. country under the Extradition cannot apply as the court has tended when the Covishield by vehicle owners to take a pledge months. We hope this decision and scrapping incentives. one at Ridge area recorded a “The UK Court delivered Act 2003 and the UK’s Cabinet already junked those claims of Serum Institute of India and to shift to electric vehicles and inspires cities and govts around The Transport Department high of 32.6 degrees Celsius. the verdict wherein it held Minister has the authority to the defendant. Covaxin by Bharat Biotech can install a charging point within India and the world to tackle of Delhi will be the nodal The minimum tempera- that the evidence against Nirav order the requested person’s However, the get EUA without complete their premises in the next three the pollution and climate department to monitor the ture in Ridge and Palam were Modi is prima facie sufficient extradition after considering a Westminster’s court has grant- data, then why the nod for the years. change problem with the seri- progress of the transition from recorded at 16.4 degrees Celsius to order his extradition to number of further issues. ed Modi a window of appeal in Russian vaccine was being held “It’s history! Driven by the ousness and urgency it existing diesel/petrol vehicle and 16.3 degrees Celsius India to face the charges. The Under the Act, the the High Court and has up to up despite it showing good pre- vision of CM @ArvindKejriwal deserves,” he said. fleet to EVs. respectively. (UK) court also upheld the Secretary of State must con- 14 days to make that applica- liminary results. to make Delhi the ‘Electric The Delhi Government “It will also be necessary for The weatherman has pre- assurances of the Government sider the possibility of imposi- tion after the Home Secretary Dr Reddy’s Lab had applied Vehicle capital’, Delhi govt had in August last year all departments to produce dicted mainly clear sky and of India and rejected the sub- tion of the death penalty, in makes her decision known. to the Central Drugs Standard today became the 1st in the launched an Electric Vehicle monthly action reports on the shallow fog on Friday morning. missions of defence regarding which case extradition cannot Any appeal, if granted, will be Control Organisation on world, not just India, to man- Policy to tackle the problem of transition to EVs by the 5th of “The maximum and min- human rights violations, fair be ordered; the rule of special- heard at the Administrative February 19 for EUA as the date its entire hired car fleet to air pollution. Under the policy, every month to the nodal imum temperatures would be trial and prison conditions. ty, which prohibits a person Division of the High Court in human adenoviral vector-based switch to electric WITHIN a it promised to waive registra- department,” the Kejriwal around 34 degrees Celsius and Rejecting the arguments of being dealt with in the request- London. vaccine candidate. deadline- 6 mths. tion fee, road tax, and provide Government said in a state- 13 degrees Celsius respective- defence, the UK court decided ing state for matters other than Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 2 @SwitchDelhi begins at home,” an incentive of up to Rs 1.5 lakh ment. ly,” the Met department said. +- # % " &''( ! !& pened in the winning cause. I it. Ashwin also became the sec- can’t really get a grip of what ond fastest to reach the mile- * has happened in the last 2-3 stone after Sri Lankan great , ./0 months. 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*' 222 magistrates’ court proceedings conditions, availability of health from April. facilities in India and extrane- From Page 1 The UK Court’s judgment ous consideration, with a view $%- ) % #% / % Modi can also appeal to the is a significant achievement in to divert attention from his UK Supreme Court but only the context of CBI’s efforts to own acts, it said. 8 # ( 1 . abandoned some yards away truth will come out soon. high-security zone near the Gamdevi Police. “After they after the High Court certifies curb corruption and is a The CBI had registered from “Antilia” and recovered 20 The Mumbai police on Mukesh Ambani’s residence were alerted, the Bomb that the appeal involves a point reminder that fugitives, who the case on January 31, 2018 he Mumbai Police went gelatin sticks from it. their official twitter handle on Carmichael Road sent the Detection and Disposal Squad of law of general public impor- have eluded the process of law against the partner of three pri- Tinto a high alert on “However, it was an explosive said: "A suspicious vehicle was Mumbai police into a tizzy. (BDDS) and other Police teams tance, and either the High after commission of large value vate firms and others including Thursday, as an SUV laden device,” a senior police officer found on Carmichael Rd this Minutes after they received rushed to the spot immediate- Court or the Supreme Court frauds, cannot consider them- then officials of Punjab with explosives was found said. evening under the limits of the alert, the police cordoned ly, examined the vehicle and gives leave for the appeal to be selves above the process mere- National Bank on a complaint abandoned in the vicinity of In a brief statement made Gamdevi Pstn. BDDS & other off all the roads leading to the found some explosive materi- made. ly because they have changed from Punjab National Bank on billionaire Industrialist Mukesh to the media through a video Police teams reached the spot busy Carmichael Road and a al Gelatin inside. It is not an Meanwhile, Indian-origin jurisdictions. the allegations that the accused Ambani’s 27-storey residence clip, Maharashtra Home immediately, examined & massive search was launched. assembled explosive device. Minister Priti Patel has a num- The judgement also vindi- had hatched a criminal con- “Antilia” on Carmichael Road Minister Anil Deshmukh said: found some explosive materi- Unconfirmed reports said that Further investigation is going ber of matters related to Indian cates the painstaking investi- spiracy amongst themselves to in south Mumbai. “We have recovered 20 gelatin al Gelatin inside. It’s not an the security guards at the on," a spokesperson of the economic offenders adding up. gation by CBI, especially since defraud the Punjab National After an alert, Bomb sticks in a Scorpio parked in the assembled explosive device. Ambanis multi-storey resi- Mumbai police said. Mallya’s case is yet to be fully Nirav Modi had raised various Bank to the tune of Rs 6,498 Detection and Disposal Squad vicinity of Industrialist Mukesh Further investigation is on”. dence alerted the police. Investigations have concluded and that of accused issues with regard to the admis- crore (approximately) by fraud- (BDDS) and other teams of the Ambani. The Crime branch The recovery of gelatin “The location where the revealed the SUV’s number arms dealer Sanjay sibility of evidence, the fairness ulently issuing Letters of Mumbai police rushed to the sleuths of the Mumbai police sticks from a green coloured suspicious vehicle was found plate carried a bogus number Bhandari is set to begin its of investigation, trial, prison Undertaking. spot, examined the Scorpio are investigating the case. The Scorpio abandoned near in a comes under the jurisdiction of plate. ( )) +- #222 ! " From Page 1 will be administered by I&B anism to do so, and be accord- As far as news portals, the Ministry. Intermediary plat- ed a visible mark of verifica- From Page 1 lishers are seeing their share of guidelines insist on a self-reg- forms monitoring will be done tion. Pointing out that publish- the advertising pie shrinking in ulatory body like TV channels by the IT Ministry in the man- Users will have to be pro- ers have been providing com- the digital space, even as #$ % & " ((" and overseeing mechanism in ner they have been doing it,” vided with a prior intimation plete access to “quality jour- Google is taking a ‘giant share the Information Broadcasting Javadekar said. and explanation when signifi- nalism with credible news, of advertising spends’, leaving Ministry. In a move that could have cant social media intermediary current affairs, analysis, infor- publishers with a small share,” While State Minister family that needs two gases per Javadekar said publishers major ramifications for players removes content on its own. In mation and entertainment”, it said. INS has also raised the $/*&8+ Firhad Hakim rode her to the month spending Rs 1,600 on of news on digital media would like Twitter and WhatsApp, the such cases, users have to be INS said there is a huge dis- issue of giving greater promi- secretariat in the morning, in that account … then how will be required to observe Norms Government said that signifi- provided an adequate and rea- tinction between the editorial nence to editorial content from -$ --. the evening the Chief Minister that family buy foods and of Journalistic Conduct of the cant social media intermedi- sonable opportunity to dis- content from quality publica- registered news publishers to rode back on her own with the spend on education and Press Council of India and the aries providing services pri- pute the action taken by the tions and fake news that is tackle fake news, as Google 8++#8 security network in pursuit. health.” Programme Code under the marily in the nature of mes- intermediary. spreading on other information picks up content from several In her trademark white At a time “when the price Cable Television Networks saging will have to enable iden- Rules related to social platforms. sites that are not credible, thus /8+-+$./* cotton sari, Banerjee put on a of crude has come down to half Regulation Act, providing a tification of the “first origina- media will be administered by INS has also noted the “amplifying misinformation helmet and mask during the this Government has effected level-playing field between the tor” of the information that the Ministry of Electronics development taken place in and propagation of fake news”. #8 8#" %/-% ride which was trailed by a a 100 percent rise in the price offline (print, TV) and digital undermines sovereignty of and IT, while those related Australia and some other coun- Pointing out that the INS is group of other people from the of cooking gas… It sold for Rs media, an official statement India, security of the State, or Code of Ethics and procedure tries in this regard. It said that engaged in discussions with he poll-bound politics of ruling Trinamool Congress. 400 with subsidy then and it is said. public order. The intermediary, and safeguards in relation to over the past year, publishers Google on these vital issues, the TBengal rode the e-wheels The entire ride was telecast selling for Rs 800 now after “Digital media portals have however, will not be required digital media will be adminis- across the world have been rais- letter also reiterated that with Chief Minister Mamata through Facebook Live. Later Modi removed that subsidy no right to spread rumour. to disclose the contents of any tered by the Ministry of ing the issue of fair payment for “Indian print media is the Banerjee on Thursday riding even as the Chief Minister that was a dire necessity for the Media’s freedom is absolute but message. The rules also state Information and Broadcasting. content and of proper sharing most credible source of news too-and-fro to State Secretariat addressed the media, seated on people … even yesterday it was with reasonable restrictions. that users who voluntarily want On rules related to over-the- of advertising revenue with and information in the coun- Nabanna on an electronic the battery-operated scooter increased by Rs 25,” Banerjee Content matter, especially to verify their accounts should top (OTT) and digital media, Google. try, and newspapers play a scooty to drive home the point she attacked the Prime Minister said, adding how “even the sub- media, OTT and digital media be given an appropriate mech- the Government said, guide- “It is also noted that vital role in nation-building”. on scortching fuel prices. saying, “this was a ride taken to sidy on kerosene has been lines have been framed keep- Google has recently agreed to It also added that the pan- A day after hurling remind Modi of his duties taken away.” She asked, “what ing in mind the difference better compensate and pay demic and the current digital “Dangabaj” (rioter) and towards the common man the 2 crore people of my State between viewership in a theatre publishers in France, the business model have been “Doitya” (Demon) abuses on whose lives he has made mis- who use kerosene oil will do? and television, as compared to European Union and notably in unfair to publishers, making it Prime Minister Narendra Modi erable by effecting massive rise About 20 crore people of India watching it on internet. A Australia,” said INS. unviable for the print media the Chief Minister on Thursday in petro prices.” survive on kerosene oil. They Code of Ethics and three-tier The Society has also point- industry. “We invest heavily on rode a battery-driven scooty Ridiculing the Prime cannot buy gas for Rs 800, they grievance redressal mecha- ed out that advertising has journalism, the core of our instead of the usual Santro car Minister for giving free LPG cannot get subsidy on kerosene nism would be applicable for been the financial backbone of news operations because news- that she uses to travel 8 km gas connection and then charg- … then what will they eat,” news publishers, OTT plat- the news industry. papers play a vital role in the from her house at Kalighat to ing Rs 800 per cylinder, demanding an immediate roll- forms and digital media. “However, newspaper pub- society.” Nabanna. Banerjee said “think about a back on fuel prices.
condition of anonymity. Director-Bone Marrow A study published in The The company had pre- Transplant Programme, Fortis Lancet said, “Russia’s Sputnik V From Page 1 sented the safety profile of Memorial Research Institute, vaccine demonstrated efficacy The subject expert com- Phase 2 clinical trials, and Gurugram too termed “wrong” of 91.6 percent against Covid- mittee (SEC) took up the appli- interim data from Phase 3 tri- the DCGI’s move to hold the 19, according to interim results cation on Wednesday, but did als. approval decision. of Phase 3 trials.” not give emergency use autho- However, Dr Giridhara R He pointed out that Several countries like risation on the basis of the cur- Babu, Bengaluru-based epi- Covaxin was given EUA in Argentina, Venezuela, UAE, rent data set that was produced demiologist questioned the January this year based on Iran have also started giving before its members. DCGI stand and asked, “What’s 1,500 patients data (phase I and Sputnik V jabs to their citizens. “The subject expert com- the rationale for differential II data). He also pointed out The vaccine is undergoing mittee has sought more data decisions? Phase 3 of Sputnik that while Covishieldh had a phase 3 clinical trials in India, such as the immunogenicity published similar to data from 23,000 patients from Dr Bhargava noted. data from the company. The Covieshield based on data from European countries, but it had In September last year, Dr application has not been reject- other countries. No results a very low number of Indian Reddy’s partnered with the ed, they will be given a chance from the latter on bridging patient data. In contrast, Russian Direct Investment to present their case once again study but approved for use. Sputnik has efficacy data of 91 Fund (RDIF) to conduct the after they have all the relevant Covaxin is approved without per cent with 15,00 subjects, clinical trials of Sputnik V and documents,” said a senior phase 3 results,” he tweeted. has not been given the nod, he for its distribution rights in Government official on the Dr Rahul Bhargava, asserted. India.
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Egrowing illegal occupations the minister with concerned immediately put an end to the illegal activities that have Gautam further said that $ %#%% #0 and encroachments in officials regarding the growing every illegal activity is also hap- been happening in Seemapuri. he would tolerate neither any Seemapuri, Rajendra Pal illegal occupations and pening in the guise of such ille- Since the concerned area illegal occupation, nor any Gautam, Delhi’s Minister for encroachments in Seemapuri. gal occupation and encroach- comes under the jurisdiction of encroachment in his con- NEW DELHI: A court here on interrogation before filing a then edited by others without Social Welfare instructed offi- The Minister elaborated ments. PWD, Gautam directed the stituency. He also directed the Thursday granted protection detailed reply to Muluk''s antic- his knowledge. cials of the ‘Public Works upon how these encroach- Senior officials of the East PWD officials to coordinate officials that any and every ille- from arrest till March 9 to ipatory bail plea. According to the police, the Department’ (PWD) and other ments and illegal occupations Delhi Municipal Corporation, and work with concerned agen- gal trade and drug trade hap- Shantanu Muluk, who is The judge directed the ''Toolkit'' was a sinister design agencies to come together and were creating a huge hurdle for Delhi Traffic Police, ‘Public cies to find a feasible and per- pening in his constituency accused along with Disha Ravi police not to take any coercive to defame India and cause vio- work out a viable solution to the smooth travel of ambu- Works Department’ (PWD) manent solution to encroach- must be put to an end with in connection with allegedly action against Muluk till March lence. end such encroachments once lances and other emergency and Delhi Police were present ments. The officials present immediate effect. being involved in sharing a 9, when court will further hear Ravi was arrested by a "toolkit" on social media relat- the matter. Cyber Cell team of the Delhi ed to the farmers'' protest. Muluk had got transit bail Police from Bengaluru and Muluk along with Ravi from Bombay High Court on brought to Delhi. # and another co accused Nikita February 16 for a period of 10 Muluk and Jacob are cur- Jacob, was booked for alleged days, with a direction to rently on transit bail, while Ravi sedition and other charges. approach the court concerned. was granted bail after nine day Additional Sessions Judge In his application, Muluk custody. , 2/ Dharmender Rana granted the has said that he merely creat- If convicted for sedition, relief after Delhi police said it ed the toolkit with information the accused may get a maxi- " *+,#+-). project which was to come up “As per the agreement, needed time to conduct further on the agitation, which was mum jail term for life. PTI in Poachanpur village in after completion of the build- he Economic Offences Dwarka sector 23. ings, tower 24B will be owned " *+,#+-). police station in 2015. TWing (EOW) of Delhi “He convinced investors by the company owning the According to Anto Police has arrested a 46-year- about the project and told land and tower 24 A will be 53/ % % * he Delhi Police has arrest- Alphonse, the Deputy old man for allegedly inducing them that the construction owned by DPWHO. However, Ted a 51-year-old man and Commissioner of Police and duping investors on pretext had commenced and would be Ponniah convinced the com- recovered 258 grams of hero- (DCP), North district, after of investment in a housing completed within the stipulat- plainants and took booking for '67 # 3 in worth around Rs 1.5 crore in getting a tip-off, the police project in Delhi's Dwarka area. ed time. In 2014, complainants the flats that were in the tower international market from his laid a trap on Tuesday at a place Police said that the accused had were offered residential units in No 24 B, which is owned by the officials at the Home Ministry behind the "petty decision" to possession. in Pratap Nagar. duped people to the tune of Rs tower 24B constructed by land owing company,” said the " *+,#+-). said no such decision has been reduce Kejriwal's security cover. The accused has been iden- “A man seen coming from 2.50 crores. DPWHO. However, till 2016, Joint CP. taken by it. "The MHA has withdrawn tified as Karnail Singh, a resi- the Pratap Nagar metro station Police said that the accused the accused did not hand over “After the case was trans- day before Delhi Chief According to police, four police commandos from dent of Pratap Nagar in Delhi. side with a white bag in hand identified as K Ponniah, an ex- the possession and in 2017, the ferred to EOW in 2019, sur- AMinister Arvind Kejriwal's Kejriwal has been provided Arvind Kejriwal's security. It's Police said that he was nabbed was apprehended. During the servicemen, was declared a complainants came to know veillance was mounted during roadshow in Gujarat's Surat, with Z+ security which com- sad and regrettable that the from north Delhi's Gulabi Bagh search, heroin weighing 258 proclaimed offender in 2018 that the flats booked by them which the police traced the sources in the AAP prises of a pilot, an escort, a Centre could compromise with area, is the kingpin of a racket grams was found in the bag,” after he fled to his native village had been sold to other people,” location of the accused to Government alleged on close protection team, a house someone's security like this," which allegedly supplied drugs the DCP said. in Tamil Nadu and did not join said the Joint CP. Tiruchirrapalli but since he Thursday that his security guard, spotters, searching/frisk- Bhardwaj said. in the national capital. “The recovered heroin was the probe related to this case “After an initial enquiry, a was not found there, the inves- cover has been scaled down, a ing staff and others in form of He said Kejriwal was Police said that a case worth around Rs 1.5 crore in despite issuance of several case was registered in 2017 and tigating team moved to his charge denied by the Union 47 plainclothes security per- attacked several times in the under Maharashtra Control of international market. During notices to him. was later transferred to the native place in Thiruvarur dis- Home Ministry. sonnel and 16 personnel from past and yet he has a security Organised Crime Act interrogation, the accused dis- Police said that he was EOW in 2019. During investi- trict,” said the Joint CP. Joint Commissioner the CRPF. cover comprising of only six (MCOCA) was registered closed that he used to purchase arrested on Tuesday from a gation, bank details were veri- “Sensing police raids in (Security) of Delhi Police ID The security cover pro- police commandos which is against him at Gulabi Bagh heroin from a man named lodge in Puddukottai district of fied and relevant documents his village, he escaped from Shukla said Kejriwal has a Z+ vided to the Chief Minister negligible as compared to that Rajkumar and supplied it to the Tamil Nadu by a team of EOW were also scrutinized. It was Tiruchirapalli and reached security cover and his "com- remains unchanged and there of other CMs or Central customers,” said the DCP. on February 23. revealed that Ponniah formed Pudukottai and switched off all plete Z+ security" is being has been no reduction in the Government Ministers. .:):,+;)4% “He had been convicted in According to Dr O P Defence Personnel Welfare his phone numbers. However, maintained. number of security personnel Bhardwaj said the move .));,% <,%/) cases of robbery, snatching Mishra, the Joint Housing Organisation surveillance was also mounted "The development at the provided to him, they said. comes two days after the AAP's and assaulting police team and Commissioner of Police, EOW, (DPWHO) in 2012. Thereafter on those whom he contacted behest of the BJP leadership has Four of the six commandos "grand" performance in Gujarat "/: %)/, and spent 10 years in jail. He the complainants were induced he prepared a collaboration and later a police team arrest- come two days after the Aam have been replaced due to civic body polls. .//,.)/ was involved in 100 criminal by the accused to invest in his agreement with the land own- ed the accused from a lodge in Aadmi Party's impressive per- administrative reasons, police The AAP has won 27 seats cases, including the housing firm namely Defence ing company to construct two Pudukottai district where he formance in the Gujarat civic said, adding that this is a nor- in the municipal polls in Surat, /)& . present case of NDPS Act,” said Personnel Welfare Housing towers -- 24A and 24B -- with had been hiding,” said the Joint body polls," a source claimed. mal procedure as per the where the party convener will ::)))- the DCP. Organisation (DPWHO) for a 16 flats each,” said the Joint CP. CP. The number of comman- Yellow B o ok. attend a roadshow on Friday. dos of the Delhi Police in Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Kejriwal had termed the /).);4), Kejriwal's security has now Party spokesperson Saurabh party's success in Gujarat as the ) 51 %. been reduced from six to two, Bhardwaj demanded the beginning of a new politics in & ) ) .<,/)& the sources alleged. However, Centre to clarify the reasons the State. " ) *+ ! * !
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, % % *. , % ) % '$ 8$) % cussions that take place in the " *+,#+-). House. It is very important to ensure the capacity-building of " *+,#+-). here is no let up in the the members to pave way for Trenewed rise in daily new constructive debates in he NIA on Thursday filed a cases in States like Parliament,” he said. Tchargesheet against the self- Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, " ).--/*&0*+,#+-). The Speaker also talked styled Zonal Commander of West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, about some of the new initia- Tritiya Prastuti Committee Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and ok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tives being taken in Lok Sabha (TPC), a Jharkhand based ter- Chhattisgarh. Lon Thursday said it is to enhance the practical knowl- rorist group of Naxal hue. A total of 16,738 new daily important for all constitution- edge of the members, includ- The second supplementary Covid-19 cases have been al institutions to complement ing briefing sessions on the bills chargesheet was filed before recorded in a span of 24 hours and cooperate with each other being introduced in the lower the NIA special court, Ranchi taking the total tally of active measures to break the chain of ") ! for a strong democracy. house. against Vikas Ganjhu, who is infection to 1,51,708. transmission. )) ! “Democracy can be strength- He advised that similar known with aliases like Avinash, " *+,#+-). of and provide services to The Union Health States and UTs have been !! ened only when all constitu- programmes should be organ- Dashrath Ganjhu and Varun Ji, their citizens. Ministry said 89.57 per cent of advised to increase testing in a - ! tional institutions work in tan- ised in the legislative assem- is a Zonal Commander of TPC. he City Innovation Anil Agrawal, Joint the new cases are from the focussed manner in the affect- ./00/0012/$ dem and cooperate with each blies as well. Birla also talked The agency chargesheeted him TExchange (CiX) platform Secretary, Department for seven states with Maharashtra ed districts with the appropri- other within their respective about PRISM, a new service under Indian Penal Code was launched by Durga Promotion of Industry and continuing to top the chart at ate split of RT-PCR and rapid .0/,3/12/ constitutional jurisdictions. All that was introduced in Sections relating to criminal Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Internal Trade (DPIIT), the highest daily new cases at antigen tests and to also ensure $ * .1,1/042/ the institutions should com- Parliament during the Budget conspiracy and extortion Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Commerce and 8,807. It is followed by Kerala that all symptomatic negatives ! plement each other,” Birla said, Session, to provide MPs with besides provisions of the Urban Affairs, at an online Industry, Kunal Kumar, Joint with 4,106 cases while Punjab of antigen tests are compulso- .441/32/ " addressing the members of the parliamentary research and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) event on Thursday. The plat- Secretary and Mission reported 558 new cases. In rily tested via RT-PCR tests. 5 +.4,1/612 Meghalaya Legislative information support. Act and Criminal Law form will be a significant addi- Director, Smart Cities Mission, fact, Maharashtra reported 80 The positive persons are to Assembly. “I would like you to set up Amendment Act. tion to the growing innovation CEOs of Smart Cities and deaths, highest in two months be isolated/hospitalised, all “There can be dissent dur- a similar modern research The case was initially reg- ecosystem of India and focus- other officers of the Central (since December 24, when 89 their close contacts be traced pm on Thursday. These include ing discussions but we should wing in the legislative assem- istered as FIR No. 157/2017 at es on fostering innovative and State Governments were deaths were reported). With and also tested without delay. 65,82,007 HCWs (75.5%) who not reach an impasse. Our dis- bly to provide round-the-clock Police Station Panki, Palamu, practices in cities. CiX, also present at the event. this, the total cases in the State They have been advised to have taken the 1st dose and cussions should lead to the wel- support to the members. We Jharkhand on November 23, through an ‘open innovation’ The City Innovation jumped to 21,21,119 and the critically review the emerging 18,60,859 HCWs (63.6%) who fare of the people of the coun- will be happy to provide all 2017 after recovery of 5 lakhs process, engages with innova- Exchange (CiX) will connect toll touched 51,937. The situation on a regular basis with have taken the 2nd dose, along try,” the Speaker added. possible support for setting up cash along with arms and tors to design-test-deliver on cities to innovators across the Centre has already deputed district officials concerned to with 46,24,181 frontline work- Birla, who is currently on such a research wing,” he told ammunition from Shyam solutions to pressing urban national ecosystem to design high-level multi-disciplinary ensure that gains made so far ers (FLWs) (1st dose) (45.1%). a two-day visit to Meghalaya, the MLAs. Bhokta alias DC, a TPC opera- challenges. innovative solutions for their teams there to ascertain reasons in Covid-19 management are While the countrywide vacci- said one of his foremost prior- Among facilities that were tive. According to the HUA pressing challenges. The plat- for the surge and coordinate not lost. nation drive was rolled out on ities in Parliament was to make underway, he said, was the The Tritiya Prastuti ministry, this initiative is form will ease the discovery, with the state health depart- India has administered 16th Jan 2021 women, young and newly- NeVA (National E Vidhan Committee (TPC), a break- among the ongoing efforts of design& validation of solu- ments in Covid-19 control and over 1.30 Crore vaccine doses Vaccination of the FLWs elected MPs aware of various Application) that would make away terrorist group of CPI the Government to realise tions through a robust, trans- containment measures. so far. A total of 1,30,67,047 started on 2nd Feb 2021. Just parliamentary conventions and proceedings and debates of (Maoist) is also an unlawful Prime Minister’s vision of New parent and user centric process The Centre has also writ- vaccine doses have been given eight states account for more practices. “I always promote Parliament and State legisla- organisation proscribed by and AtmaNirbhar Bharat, by that will reduce barriers for ten to states and UTs to focus through 2,77,303 Sessions, as than 56 per cent of the total and welcome their active par- ture available on a single plat- Jharkhand government under making cities more self-reliant innovators and cities to dis- on undertaking aggressive per the provisional report till 6 vaccine doses. ticipation in debates and dis- form. CLA Act, 1908. and enabled to meet the needs cover fitting solutions. * # & 1 ) ) " *+,#+-). help them realise a better scheme of bringing more and # *% price of their farm produce more small and marginal n a first step towards setting and make them self-reliant in farmers on a big platform as " *+,#+-). ‘Hum do Humare do’ obvious- Iup of the Farmers Produce the long term, he added. a joint entity for which bud- ly hurt bad,” he said referring to Organisations (FPOs) and Fish On his part, Anbarasu getary support of 4,496 crore ormer Congress president the jibe he had used against the Farmer Producer Organisations welcomed the initiative saying by 2024 has been allocated. FRahul Gandhi on Thursday Government recently to allege $,8& (FFPOs) in the Union Territory that the collaboration will Aim is to form and promote said fisherfolk need an inde- that it is being run by Modi and Lakshadweep, the island bring innumerable benefits at least 10,000 new FPOs by pendent fisheries ministry and his “corporate friends”. " *+,#+-). administration and National in the region. “This will that period across the States. not just a department within a Modi, in his remarks in Co-operative Development ensure employment and Currently, there are over Ministry, responding to Prime Puducherry, said, “Congress t a time when farmer Corporation (NCDC), have entrepreneurship skills among 3,000 FPOs in the country, Minister Narendra Modi’s leaders say we will make a fish- Aunions have decided to inked a pact to scale up farm- farmers and fishermen in the considered to be quite low swipe at him. eries ministry. I was shocked. support the Bharat Bandh ing operations of the agricul- island. One out of seven per- given the fact that the total At a public meeting in The truth is, it is the current called by transport and trade tural and coastal communities sons is a fisherman here marginal and small farmers, Puducherry, the Prime Minister NDA government that had unions on February 26 and for better access to quality engaged in coastal activities having landholding size of expressed shock over Rahul made a ministry for fisheries in appealed farmers to make it input, technology, credit and like fisheries, seaweed busi- up to five acres, account for Gandhi’s statement last week 2019.” In 2019, the Modi success, Union Agriculture market through economies of &# ( $% )5%" *# ness and coconut trade over 85 per cent of total farm- that there was no “dedicated” Government had formed a Minister Narendra Singh scale. ",,* ) % ( % %# besides farming. This is a ers in the country. fisheries ministry. At the time, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Tomar on Thursday said the The MoU was signed %* ) ) (& good beginning and we are Besides, as per the pact, BJP leaders, including Union Husbandry and Dairying. Government cannot imple- recently by Sundeep Kumar '%' ' ) looking forward to forming the NCDC and Lakshadweep ministers, had also taken a In a separate tweet, Rahul ment the farm laws as the Nayak, Managing Director of entities of the farmers and administration will also work swipe at Gandhi. Gandhi also attacked the gov- matter is with the Supreme NCDC on behalf of the apex Administrator Praful Patel. mote FPOs and FPPOs by col- fishermen for their benefits together on areas such as ani- Responding to the PM’s ernment over a media report Court and the SC-constituted finance entity under the Union As part of the collabora- laborating with them in a holis- besides all round develop- mal husbandry, dairy, agri- swipe, Rahul tweeted, “Dear claiming that the government committee is yet to submit its Agriculture Ministry with A tion, among various activities, tic manner, said Nayak. ment of the community.” culture, food processing, rural PM, Fisherfolk need an inde- has started clearing foreign feedback. The Minister also Anbarasu, Advisor to the NCDC would also appoint The NCDC will provide Setting up the FPOs and finance and women issues pendent and dedicated ministry direct investment proposals added that the farmer unions, Lakshadweep Administrator Community based Business handholding to these organi- FFPOs is the part of the through cooperative princi- of fisheries, not just a depart- from China on a case-by-case which have been protesting in the presence of UT Organisation (CBBO) to pro- zations for next five years to Narendra Modi Government’s ples in the island. ment within a ministry.” “PS- basis. against the farm laws for near- ly three months, have not given their feedback on the centre’s proposal of putting the farm 75&! ! ! laws on hold for 1.5 years. The Minister said that the Government is fully sensitive + towards farmers. “The gov- ernment has held 12 rounds of " *+,#+-). people in their 30s or 40s are decline,” claimed Dr talks with the farmers and also developing signs of Govindaraju. they are ready to talk to farm- fter nearly a decade of Alzheimer’s disease, which is a He pointed out that the ers anytime. We have held sev- Aresearch, scientists from cause of worry. experiment was carried out on eral rounds of talks (with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for In such a dismal scenario, mice with and without unions). We proposed many Advanced Scientific Research the study by the JNCASR, an Alzheimer’s disease. “Mice brain amendments as well as keeping (JNCASR), Bengaluru, have autonomous institute under the affected with Alzheimer’s the farm reform Acts on hold developed a molecule that could Department of Science & showed a significant reduction for 1.5 years and setting up a be a potential drug candidate to Technology (DST) is a ray of of amyloid deposits when treat- joint panel to find solutions. halt or cure the leading cause of hope for many. ed with TGR63. The mice also But, they have not responded dementia (70-80 per cent) As per the study, Dr T showed reduction in learning to our proposals,” Tomar said worldwide. The research has Govindaraju, Professor, deficiency, memory impair- on the sidelines of an event on been published in the journal JNCASR, and his team designed ment and cognitive decline as Thursday. Advanced Therapeutics. and synthesised molecules revealed by distinct behaviour- “We can’t implement the About 5-6 per cent of indi- which can reduce the toxicity of- al tests. farm laws as the matter is with viduals between the ages of 65- amyloid peptide—that accu- These key attributes have Supreme Court. The Supreme 70 years in India suffer from mulates in the central nervous validated the potential of Court constituted committee is Alzheimer’s disease, a neuro system. “The molecule, called TGR63 as a promising drug yet to submit its feedback. degenerative condition which is TGR63, can rescue neuronal candidate, he said. “We are They did not respond to the incurable. However, a recent cells from amyloid toxicity. We looking for pharmaceutical proposal. We are ready for trend has been observed where saw that the molecule helped in companies to fund our project talks whenever farmers bring reducing the clumping and to start clinical trials,” Dr their views on the govern- slowly reversing the cognitive Govindaraju said. ment’s proposal,” Tomar added. ! " # 3 R ! " # 34-)5 (#6 $ 7 $ ; ( the LoC. Dialogue is the only $ way forward if both countries espite facing the brunt of want to stop the unending % & '(#($)+889 Delhi. Their priorities were people I can understand that Dheavy shelling along the cycle of violence & bloodshed different." but what I can't understand is Line of Control in Poonch and across the borders and J&K,” irtually launching BJP's Attacking former Chief why Congress does not want Rajouri sectors large number of Mehbooba said. ! Vcampaign for upcoming Minister V. Narayanasamy, others to work for people," he border residents living in the In a statement, Congress Assembly elections in Modi said: "Your former chief said alleging that the there direct line of firing on party said that it always Puducherry, Prime Minister minister was an expert at lift- was non-cooperation from Thursday reacted cautiously favoured any intiatives aimed at Narendra Modi on Thursday ing slippers of his top party Congress government. to the joint statement by the restoration of peace on the bor- urged people to vote for NDA’s leaders but he did not have Modi also mentioned India and Pakistan army to ders and LOC and ensuring " :.8(#)(* & 8?*@ good governance agenda and interest to lift people out of about Congress leader Rahul strictly observe all agreements, safety of our residents and reject anti-development forces. poverty." Gandhi's recent visit to understandings and ceasefire jawans in Jammu and Kashmir ive people were killed and Addressing a party rally in The Prime Minister said Puducherry during which then along the Line of Control and but questioned whether the Fsix injured in an explosion the union territory, a day after Puducherry deserve a govern- Chief Minister Narayansamy all other sectors with effect infiltration and cross border at a fireworks factory near Centre recommending impo- ment whose high command are gave wrong translation of a from midnight 24/25 Feb 2021. terrorism has been stopped by Sivakasi in the district on sition of President's Rule fol- people of Puducherry and not woman who was complaining "We have been repeatedly Pakistan.Reacting to the latest Thursday, police said. lowing collapse of the Congress a small group of Congress about the government. targeted by the roaring Pak developments, JKPCC Chief G More than ten sheds where Government, the Prime leaders sitting in Delhi. "NDA "Instead of telling truth to guns in the forward areas. We A Mir Thursday questioned the chemicals had been stored Minister appealed to the peo- assures the people of the nation, the chief minister want to live in peace and cul- reaction of border residents in that the statement will be fol- Modi government for it's flip were razed to the ground in the ple to bring to power a gov- Puducherry that the next gov- gave wrong translation. He tivate our fields. But due to the Nowshera area of Rajouri lowed in letter & spirit. JKNC flop policy as it had been stat- mishap, the second such inci- ernment that will restore ernment will be people-pow- lied to people and his own heightened tension in the was no different. Most of the vil- has always been a strong sup- ing that the talks and terrorism dent this month in a cracker Puducherry's glory. ered government." leader. Can a party whose cul- region we were not able to do lagers engaged in the farming porter of the ceasefire along the / cross border firing can't go manufacturing unit in this He said NDA wants to Modi claimed that the ture based on lies ever serve the so for a long time. Students in activity said, we always want LoC,” the party said in a state- together. region, the country's fireworks make Puducherry BEST -- B enthusiasm and energy he was people," he asked. the region suffered the most peace to prevail and lead peace- ment.“This will allow people BJP had been always say- hub. for business hub, E for educa- seeing at the rally was a har- He also slammed Congress due to prolonged suspension of ful lives without facing the living along the LoC & IB ing that the no talks are possi- Fire and rescue service tion, S for spiritual hub and T binger of the change in politi- for not holding panchayat elec- classes due to repeated inci- brunt of border firing. We have (International Border) to go ble with Pakistan till it stops teams battled the blaze in the for tourism hub. While the cal direction of the state. tions in Puducherry. He said dents of cross LoC firing, Mohd seen armies standing eyeball to about their normal lives with cross border terrorism and unit at Kalayar Kurichi, police Congress "are gold, silver and "I am seeing great happi- while Congress leave no oppor- Imitiyaz of village Shahpur in eyeball and now we want to see minimal disruption & risk,” the infiltration. It had been target- said, adding the injured were bronze medal winners in telling ness -- this joy for two reasons. tunity to call others anti-demo- Poonch said. our next generation to live in party said. ting the previous UPA govern- rushed to hospitals. lies" and neither work nor One there are many develop- cratic but they need to look at A local panch in the area peace and focus on their careers. Peoples Democratic Party ment for track two diplomacy The cause of the explo- allow others to work. ments works which were inau- themselves in mirrors. He said claimed, we cannot trust Meanwhile, political par- (PDP) President Mehbooba and dialogue on the ground sion was not known immedi- Launching a scathing gurated today and second peo- people will punish anti-demo- Pakistan so easily. It's in the ties in Jammu and Kashmir Mufti in a tweet welcomed the that no talks should be held till ately. attack on the Congress party ple of Puducherry are cele- cratic mindset of Congress. habit of pushing infiltrators via welcomed the agreement ceasefire announcement and Pakistan stops cross border More than 20 people had for failing to live up to people's brating freedom from misgov- He said while colonial this route. Our parents suf- between armies of India and said dialogue was the only way Terrorism and firing . It always died and around 30 injured in expectations, he said: "In 2016 ernance of Congress," he said. rulers had the policy of divide fered due to regular shelling. Pakistan on ceasefire along forward. advocated tough posturing a major explosion in a fire- Puducherry did not get a peo- He alleged that Congress and rule, Congress divide, lie Now our generation is also fac- the Line of Control (LoC) and “A big & welcome devel- with Pakistan by claiming that works unit at Acchankulam vil- ple's government. They got a government damaged every and rule. "They are gold, silver ing the same. We regularly pray other sectors. opment that India & Pakistan you need a 56" chest to deal lage near Sattur in this district government that was busy serv- sector of economy. "Congress and bronze medal winners in and want peace to prevail. The “We welcome it and hope have agreed to a ceasefire along with Pakistan. on February 2. ing Congress high command in does not believe in working for telling lies," the PM said. 9 +$4!6# !7- ' :;;; # &(, ) . resolve the flood problem and ernment has constructed over N, to undertake many projects to 20,000 km road, bridges, air- 7)+( nion Home Minister Amit develop tourism and other ports, railway projects, UShah on Thursday said infrastructures," he said. approved a lot of gas and oil & Prime Minister Narendra Modi The Batadrava Than in based projects, mega health 8-- $)+** . of the parents, students of 9, 10 has identified the Northeast central Assam's Nagaon district institutions including AIIMS and 11 classes will be declared region as India's "Growth Hub". is the birthplace of social and many educational institu- * B+O #$ "" %/$). amil Nadu Chief Minister as all pass without them writ- Addressing a gathering in reformer Mahapurush tions," he pointed out. TK. Palaniswami on ing the annual school or board Nagaon district's Batadrava Srimanta Sankardeva, who was The Home Minister said &(, ) . Assam government within one he dawn-to-dusk hartal Thursday announced that stu- exams. Than, Shah said the Modi gov- a 15th-16th century Assamese that the BJP government in year. Tcalled by Sangh Parivar in dents of Classes 9, 10 and 11 He also said the govern- ernment has already started saint, scholar, poet, playwright, Assam, to protect and promote nion Home Minister Amit "If you want education, Kerala's Alappuzha district on will be declared passed without ment will announce the work to make the region as the social-religious reformer and a the traditions and culture of UShah on Thursday said health and other sectors to Thursday turned out to be writing their annual/board detailed norms for calculating growth engine of India. figure of importance in Assam's Assam had provided Rs 2.5 that without peace in northeast develop then peace is the fore- total with most of the shops exams for the academic year the marks for the students for "To take the Northeast cultural and religious history. lakh each to 8,000 "Namghars" no development is possible most condition. Development and business establishments 2020-21. the academic year 2020-21. development in a mission Shah on Thursday (traditional Vaishnavite monas- and without arms and violence, cannot happen at the cost of remaining shut down and vehi- Announcing this in the Palaniswami said the mode, the Prime Minister had launched the work of a state- teries of Assam) under the the Prime Minister Narendra weapons. AWe have success- cles staying off the roads. The Assembly, Palaniswami said schools were closed due to the visited the region 35 times in funded Rs 188-crore project for Assam 'Darshan' Modi-led Government has fully signed agreements with hartal call was to condemn the considering the extraordinary pandemic and the students the past five years. The the beautification of Batadrava programme. been fulfilling all demands and Bodoland based militants, murder of 22-year-old Nandhu Covid-19 pandemic situation learnt through the Kalvi TV Congress leaders and ministers Than. "Namghars", literally requirements. resolving decades old Reang R Krishna, a district level RSS and going by the views of the channel and online. Their study visited Assam only during the Saying that the Centre and meaning Prayer House, intro- Addressing an impressive ethnic community problems in leader late Wednesday night. education experts and appeals portions were also reduced. election time," the senior BJP state double engine govern- duced by Srimanta Sankardeva, gathering in the hill district of Tripura. Bring BJP once again Two RSS activists who were leader said. ments of the BJP have under- are places for congregational central Assam's Karbi Anglong, to power in Assam, Karbi injured seriously in the attack "Under Prime Minister taken a large number of steps worship associated with the Shah said that the Union and Anglong would become the have been admitted to Narendra Modi's stewardship, for the all round development entire Assamese community Assam government had already most developed region," Shah hospital. a new era of development has of Assam and protection of and the Ekasarana sect of successfully convinced hun- said. Activists of SDPI, an Islamic started in Assam and the Assamese culture and tradi- Hinduism, in particular, which dreds of extremists belonging While praising the surren- extremist outfit, hacked to death Northeast region. Entire tions. He said the NDA gov- is native to Assam. to nine outlawed outfits to dered extremists for their deci- in a gruesome manner Nandhu Northeast region is transform- ernment has awarded late Assam Chief Minister shun violence and just on sion to lay down arms, who around 9 pm by Wednesday ing. Northeast India will famous singer and composer Sarbananda Sonowal, state's Tuesday 1,040 more terrorists assembled in the gatherings, night. The murder of Nandhu is emerge as the highest contrib- Bhupen Hazarika with Bharat Finance, Education and Health of five outfits led by wanted ter- the home minister and senior believed to be the continuation utor in the GDP of India," said Ratna; and the Padma Bhushan Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rorist leader Ingti Kathar Bharatiya Janata Party leader of the tension prevailing in the Shah. award posthumously to former also addressed the Songbijit surrendered to the said : "You have the same rights region between Sangh Parivar Urging the people to rein- Assam Chief Minister and gatherings. Assam Chief Minister in India as I am enjoying. and SDPI following the visit of stall the BJP government for Congress leader Tarun Later in the day, Shah will Sarbananda Sonowal. Assam would be most devel- Yogi Adityanath, chief minister the second time, Shah Gogoi. visit the hill district of Karbi "The tribal guerillas have oped state if you voted BJP for of Uttar Pradesh to Kasaragod promised that his party's vision "Former Prime Minister Anglong where he will address deposited 338 sophisticated the second time." last week. is to make Assam an infiltration Manmohan Singh represented another public meeting at arms including AK series rifles, Hitting out at Congress, he Leaders of the SDPI, free, flood free, corruption Assam, the Congress ruled Dengaon and is expected to LMGs, rocket launchers and said the party (Congress) ruled known as Sudapis, had report- free, violence free, agitation free Assam for 15 years (2001- meet surrendered extremists. over 11,000 various types of Assam for so many years but edly delivered provocative and number one state in India. 2016) but did nothing for the Earlier, Shah visited Assam ammunition," the home min- there was no development and speeches during a public meet- "A satellite based survey betterment of Assam and its on February 11 and January 23, ister said, ensuring the surren- when the BJP came to power in ing and this set off a chain reac- has been conducted and plans people. and addressed several public dered militants to fulfil the Assam in 2017, it has pro- tion which culminated in the are afoot to permanently "The BJP-led NDA gov- rallies. promises given to them by the gressed. hacking of Nandu. 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#$ "" %/$). which also saw the participa- entrepreneurs committing sui- tion of Congress leader Rahul cide in the State, citing harass- llegations of massive cor- Gandhi, turned out to be a run- ment and tormenting by local Aruption and illegal sale of away success, he said. "Chandi political chieftains. Kochi, once deep sea fishing rights to a was the unquestioned star of known as the industrial hub of dubious firm from the United the show and this is a warning the State is now known as an States have taken whatever signal to the LDF," said Kartha. industrial graveyard as many sheen remained on the The LDF Government is in industrialists downed their shut- CPI(M)-led Pinarayi Vijayan a fire-fighting mode and is ters and left for other States. Government in Kerala, says issuing advertisements in all "Though the Government Oommen Chandi, former newspapers and TV channels claims that 1.5 lakh persons Chief Minister of Kerala. claiming that 'Kerala witnessed were employed by it during the Though Chief Minister tremendous growth in number last four years, aa the appoint- Pinarayi Vijayan and Fisheries of industries in the past four ments were based on recom- Minister J Mercykutty claimed and a half years'. "Kerala has mendations of CPI(M) leaders. that the MoU with the US com- become a role model of Only the relations and associ- pany for deep sea fishing off progress. One of the depart- ates of party bigwigs have been Kerala Coast was signed without ments that has added feather in appointed," said M S Giri, the concurrence of the Kerala its growth cap is the industries Thiruvananthapuram based Government, neither the fish- department," claims E P entrepreneur. ermen nor the general public are Jayarajan, minister of industries. Oommen Chandi, who willing to believe the argument. The industries department restrained himself from using "The deal was signed by the claims that NITI Aayog's India harsh comments said the State State-owned Kerala State Innovation Index has ranked deserves a much better gov- Industrial development Kerala as one of the most ernment and administration. "I Corporation and Kerala Inland investment friendly States in have seen youth agitating for Navigation Corporation with India. Vijayan and the CPI(M) jobs in the past but the kind of the US company which itself has had lambasted the Centre for agitation which we see in front dubious track records. It is cer- disbanding the Planning of the secretariat is unseen in tain that this is not a clean and Commission of India and the past. This is proof of sheer transparent deal," said Hari S introducing the NITI Aayog. irresponsibility," said Chandi. Kartha, widely respected polit- The NITI Aayog's India The CPI(M) leaders and ical commentator in the State. Innovation Index says the Ease ministers are busy making the According to Kartha, the of Doing Business (EDB) in Kerala Yatra by the party's act- CPI(M) is fighting a losing bat- Kerala is 3.57 while that of ing secretary A Vijayaraghavan tle against the UDF. "The neighbouring Tamil Nadu and a success. The secretary hinslef Pinarayi Vijayan government Karnataka are 53.57 and 42.86 has courted controversy for get- had squandered all the good respectively. Andhra Pradesh ting his spouse employed as will it had among the people tops the Index with a score of vice-principal of a government when it assumed office in 2016. 100. The EDB is the yardstick college though she does not Tuesday's UDF rally at which entrepreneurs and possess the specified qualifica- Thiruvananthapuram should investors use to measure the tion. But a recent survey by a be seen in this context," he said. investment and industrial cli- satellite news channel claimed Oommen Chandi who mate of a State or a country. that the CPI(M) would retain presided over the meeting The last four years saw four power in Kerala. ! " # 6
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Ideally, jamhuriyat (con- With the annulment of the ated with the RSS, the Hindu secular among them have sensus) was the solution. partition of Bengal by Emperor Mahasabha or the Jana Sangh begun to fear that their State S Monarchy, autocracy and oli- George V in 1911 at the Delhi became infra dig. The Hindu might become another !S 4 garchy were the only alternatives, Durbar, the Hindu punch soft- political movement could not Bangladesh. The first major P Q / which left democracy no space. ened with the idea of having throw up a popular leader sign of West Bengal’s changing C : = I P8 Sheikh Hasina Wazed some- Hindu-Muslim cordiality. That after Syama Prasad Mookerjee political mood was the 2019 how fights elections. She has was the inauguration of so- died mysteriously in Kashmir. Lok Sabha election in which the Q ? $ S P8 S won four terms in all, is relative- called secularism in Bengal. Jana Sangh leader Haripada BJP won 18 out of 42 parlia- E :Q ! ? (- ly secular and grateful to India The Bengali elite began regret- Bharati was respected but with- mentary seats. The rapidly shift- 8 C ) for the freedom of Bangladesh. ting their conduct towards out mass appeal. The secular ing scenario with the approach = - S Her predecessor, Begum Muslims. Say, inviting a Muslim show persisted and infiltrators of the 2021 Assembly election Khaleda Zia, was not. Khaleda’s co-villager to a wedding dinner, from Bangladesh were encour- is the beginning of a new chap- , 8 #:- 8H$ , ! husband Ziaur Rahman was making him sit separately to eat )+.8 ;/8 aged for their votes. ter in West Bengal’s political - almost pro-Pakistani, being a and then expecting him to .&*/,+ Yet, the Islamist penny journey, one that will have C = P Q Muslim ashraf (a descendant of carry his thali to clean. This is dropped at last in the Bengali implications beyond the State. P Q , Prophet Muhammad). But what just one example. 1+*& -O Hindu’s mind. Clearly a revo- West Bengal is very much in after Hasina Wazed retires or With the rise of Netaji $) *&.*& lutionary change is taking the news, especially because of ! S relinquishes power? Would not Subhas, the Hindu-Muslim place that may well have a reac- the impending Assembly elec- (( ( - J there be a change in the coun- cordiality tended towards '/-..$ - //# tion across the border in tions. The country is witnessing ? S - try’s foreign policy, especially vis- friendship. A moderate leader, , )+=>5F-/% Bangladesh. There has been a an acrimonious tussle where the à-vis India? Fazlur Rahman of the Krishak cataclysmic change in the ruling Trinamool Congress’ It is uncanny that the Party, became the Premier of 1) +-+$./* thinking of people in West incumbent Chief Minister % ! Bengali Hindu elite founded a Bengal; this secular trend con- .*,).$))+1;' Bengal with the approaching Mamata Banerjee is fighting to Hindu political ideology. Raj tinued. By early 1947, Netaji’s Assembly elections. It is truly save her Government in the face Narain Bose is reputed to have elder brother Sarat Bose, Fazlur ,/*5G/(/H= a metamorphosis because, for of a determined assault by the coined the term “Hindutva”, or Rahman and Sir Abdul Rahim ' 8-. +* 89 decades, West Bengal has both BJP. The remarkable drama of at least used it for the first time were discussing the prospects resisted the domination of the West Bengal elections is the in 1863. He was the grandfather of a third dominion, namely, + )+ what the bhadralok would call by-now-discernible wave of dis- of Yogi Aurobindo Ghosh. The undivided Bengal in addition + 1-9'/--. a “Hindi heartland party” and content against Mamata — sit- Hindu Anushilan Samiti was to Hindustan and Pakistan. has prided itself on its avowed- ting Ministers and political founded and functioned only in After Independence, the )+1+&.**.*&/ ly secular outlook; the Bengali heavyweights do not otherwise Bengal, with even the great Nehruvian ethos and the *+,$) '+8 identity has been preponder- quit on poll eve to join the poet Rabindranath Tagore being appeasement of Muslims for .*,+1+*& -O ant over the religious one. Opposition. But more signifi- its leading light. The movement their votes inflated this trend. However, the incessant cant is the change taking place against the partition of Bengal The Partition, which displaced '/-..$ - mollycoddling of the religious in the Bengali psyche. There is in 1905 was largely led by Yogi many Hindus, did not lead to ;/(8*+9 minority and even the most growing willingness to be more Aurobindo and actively any real antagonism against radical jihadist elements has integrally an arm of Bharat. supported by Tagore. The Muslims in Bengal in its imme- slowly but surely brought on an (The writer is a well-known Bengal Renaissance was a diate aftermath as well as later. about-turn in the Bengali mind. columnist and an author. The Hindu phenomenon. So much so that being associ- To the extent that even the most views expressed are personal.) ""& "#"" 8%"#& SOUNDBITE
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A cred- ible medium-term fiscal framework is essential to combat rising debt, but with the pandemic still out )S of control, additional revenue mobilisation neces- sary for public spending on health and infrastruc- )+ # ture is now more difficult than ever before in most ' *#+ .$ developing countries. The saving grace is that bor- */,+ $ E rowing is now cheap, thanks to the interest rates )+8+.-.+*$+ # falling to exceptionally low levels and is expected to /+$/*/ .+ remain lower than the growth rates in most coun- # &-/1 - tries. According to S&P Global, in 2023, growth will 8+$+./* outpace interest rates not only in all rich countries, ,).$), stock sustainable, which requires the case of high prevalence of external accumulation during 1970-89, 1990- ( but also in 53 out of 60 emerging economies. The -8+ #9 present value of future primary sur- debt in the overall debt portfolio 2001 and 2002-09, all of which began “growth-corrected interest rate”, the differential 8 &.*&.*/, pluses to cover the size of the current because if the exchange rate weakens, during periods of low real interest between interest and nominal growth rates, will be '().*&)+ public debt. The uncertainty of future the debt-to-GDP ratio will rise rates and easy access to borrowing -3.6 per cent in India, -6.5 per cent in China and - ,/8-#.*/ values of projections, interest rates and sharply even if the interest rate from the financial markets. Each 33.8 per cent in Argentina. #++'#+1$8.. inflation remains the weakness of this remains modest. But for India, this caused global recessions in 1982, 1991 This legitimately raises the question, should ,).$) 8%+# model, but whatever model is used, risk is minimal as external debt con- and 2009 and economic downturns emerging economies also rethink their fiscal limits? )++*#/+ $) increasing public debt does not nec- stitutes only about six per cent of our in 1998 and 2001, and were followed The Economist quoted India’s budgeted fiscal deficit essarily imply its unsustainability, total liabilities (5.85 lakh crore in by structural reforms designed to of 9.5 per cent of the GDP this fiscal year with no '8+:./(, :+ especially when a country needs 2019-20). lower vulnerabilities, with greater road map to bring it below the three per cent limit -.%+.*)+$ + additional finance to carry out struc- Government debt amounted to reserve accumulation and strength- prescribed by the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget /'8+:./( tural forms or for making capital 73.8 per cent of the GDP in 2019-20, ening of policy frameworks. Controls Management Act, while it noted that the latest , :+*/, -/ investments on infrastructure. before the pandemic pushed it much like inflation targeting, fiscal rules and Economic Survey had also highlighted that India’s #++'+8 As long as primary Budget higher. As per the road map pre- more robust financial sector supervi- interest rate has been below its growth rate “by norm, 8($(8 - deficits are not too large, the main scribed by the 15th Finance sion became the norm. not by exception”, and its assertion that higher debt 8+/8 8+ problem is to stabilise public debt, Commission, India’s debt should We are now riding the crest of the # and fiscal spending during an economic crisis should $ --+#/8 independent of the size of the econ- decline marginally from 89.8 per cent fourth wave that began in 2010 but not cause unnecessary worries. But Fitch Ratings, omy so that it may not go beyond to 85.7 per cent of the GDP over peaked during the pandemic with the 2,1E3 E - noted that in the last decade, the average interest rate control. This is simple budgetary 2020-26, but the decline will practi- slowing of economic growth in most ( had fallen from four per cent to two per cent in devel- arithmetic: If the debt was stable at 60 cally take place in the last three years. countries. The conditions were ) oped economies, while across emerging markets, it per cent of the GDP with a primary Thus we need to stabilise our debt remarkably similar to those after the ,1E had increased from 4.3-5.1 per cent. Thus the ben- deficit of three per cent, to stabilise around that level provided these 2008 meltdown, when interest rates efits of lower rates are mostly available to rich nations. it at 80 per cent would require the pri- projections hold. This may not be the were low and access to financial mar- # ( The classical Domar Model lays down two con- mary deficit to be limited to four per case as additional spending will be kets for capital was easy due to the " " ditions for sustainability of Government debt: First, cent. The Economic Survey points out required on health and infrastructure. banks having extended their outreach -.4 / the nominal growth rate should exceed the interest that GDP growth in India has always But the moot question is whether remarkably. As the pandemic now " ) rate on public debt and, second, the primary account exceeded interest rates in the last 25 the high debt level is desirable even tests the resilience of economies, a ,1E ) of the Government, which means taking out the years, though the primary account if it is sustainable, as public borrow- global recession which was already interest payment, should not have any deficit. If both has often been in deficit, but less than ing generally crowds out private raging, is now pushing the world into ) conditions are satisfied, the debt stock in GDP will the maximum limit defined by the investment and hurts the economy. a deep debt crisis, which marked the decrease fast, and even if the primary account has debt sustainability equations. The sur- Perhaps the answer lies in how the end of each previous wave. Like in the a deficit, it will ultimately converge to a sustainable vey concludes that even in the worst borrowed funds are used. If the case of previous waves, now also # ) ( level. But if the growth rate lags behind the interest case scenario, with real growth being Government spends on investment, deeper structural reforms are called rate, then public debt will increase indefinitely to be only four per cent for the next 10 years like the 26 per cent increase in capi- for. In the Indian context, this will unsustainable. Thus public debt can stabilise at a and high primary deficits 6.8 per cent tal spending budgeted for the next fis- mean many more reforms of the fac- - ( higher level but this would render a country vulner- of the GDP (Centre plus States), five cal, this risk would be less, especial- tor markets, along with reform of # able to economic shocks. However, since this per cent inflation and a nominal inter- ly when the economy is operating agriculture and financial sectors model does not consider the interdependencies below capacity as is the case now; while strengthening the overall reg- est rate of six per cent, public debt will existing between the interest rate, the structure of The writer is a former still be sustainable. This scenario is public spending can then bring in ulatory mechanisms. Appropriate S Director-General of the public spending, the degree of public indebted- Office of the Comptroller not peculiar to India. 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ctions on the climate As per the Interagency impacts. Bangladesh and causing eco- clean energy through its anism needs to be put in change front are again Working Group on Social An analysis of the nomic losses of $8.1 billion. ambitious Nationally place. Ain the news in the US Cost of Carbon, the US Climate Risk Index (CRI), Then, there are other conse- Determined Contributions The Apex Committee for after President Joe Biden Government’s technical sup- 2021, shows India to be quences in terms of impacts (NDCs) in terms of emis- Implementation of Paris took charge. One of his first port document 2010: “The among the top 10 most on human health and on sion-intensity reductions and Agreement (AIPA) constitut- executive orders pertained to SCC is an estimate of the affected countries in 2019 on food security, to name a few. quantum increase in non-fos- ed by the Union Ministry of reassembling a federal, cross- monetised damages associat- account of climate change- The relation between fos- sil electricity; it is imperative Environment, Forest, and Government team to figure % $-& ed with an incremental induced extreme weather sil fuels and climate change, that policymaking and regu- Climate Change (MoEFCC) out the “social cost of car- increase in carbon emissions events. too, is now accepted beyond latory frameworks are may very well provide such a bon.” in a given year. It is intend- India’s annual monsoon any doubt. However, while informed by scientific evi- unified platform. The mech- So, what is the social ed to include (but is not season continued for a carrying out the cost-benefit dence. anism must also provide for cost of carbon (SCC) or of limited to) changes in net month longer than usual. analysis of different options This, in turn, demands a engaging with the public and Green House Gases (GHG)? agricultural productivity, From June to the end of to replace fossil fuels, these methodology to quantify the other stakeholders in an SCC is the present value of human health, property September 2019, 110 per damages — also known as impacts that are based on ongoing fashion. future harm caused by an damages from increased cent of the normal rainfall “externalities” — are either verifiable numbers and are Going forward, we incremental ton of carbon flood risk and the value of occurred, a record since Furthermore, with a total not taken into account or standardised across sectors. should aim at not only devel- dioxide emissions. ecosystem services due to cli- 1994. of eight tropical cyclones, remain fuzzy. And that is But even more impor- oping a metric for quantify- It is difficult to estimate mate change.” According to the CRI, the 2019 was one of the most where a tool like the SCC tantly, it is developed in an ing the social cost of GHG SCC because carbon emis- It is a well-established floods caused by the heavy active Northern Indian may help. academically rigorous, trans- but also of other components sions, climate change, and fact that consequent to cli- rains were responsible for Ocean cyclone seasons on As per the Institute for parent and peer-reviewed so that the impact of local air economic harm are related mate change, countries face 1,800 deaths across 14 States record. Six of the eight Policy Integrity, the SCC is “a process so as to have univer- pollution, too, can be holis- through complex processes a slew of adverse impacts; and led to the displacement cyclones intensified to metric designed to quantify sal acceptability. tically monetised from a pol- that are not fully under- damages that are not ade- of 1.8 million people. Overall, become “very severe.” and monetise climate dam- And that is where an icy formulation perspective. stood. Additionally, the rate The writer is quately quantified while 11.8 million people were The worst was Cyclone ages, representing the net inter-agency or an inter-min- It is time that such com- Senior Director, Social at which to discount future Transformation, TERI. assessing these impacts. affected by the intense mon- Fani that occurred in May economic cost of carbon isterial approach helps in plex matters attract a more harm is contentious and crit- The views expressed Developing economies like soon season with the eco- 2019 and impacted a total of dioxide emissions.” forging a joint ownership. science-based approach, ical to the magnitude of the are personal. India are going to bear an nomic damage estimated to 28 million people, killing In a country like ours Given that this is not a one- thereby obviating any kind of present value. unduly larger share of such be $10 billion. nearly 90 people in India and that is trying to transition to time exercise, a formal mech- biases. ! " # 4
)4 4 ; ) ) , 2 Beijing: President Xi Jinping on people out of poverty in such a late 1970s, 770 million impov- over the past eight years. 3 Thursday declared that China short time,” Xi said. erished rural residents have He said according to the has scored a “complete victory” Xi said that all poor people shaken off poverty when cal- World Bank’s international 3 # in its fight against poverty by in rural areas have been lifted culated according to China’s poverty line, the number of lifting over 770 million people out of poverty. current poverty line, he said. Chinese people lifted out of Yangon: Social media giant out of it in the last four decades, With this, China has China has contributed to poverty over the past 40 years Yangon: Supporters of Facebook announced on calling it another “miracle” cre- achieved the UN goal of pover- more than 70 per cent of glob- accounts for more than 70 per Myanmar’s junta attacked pro- Thursday it was banning all ated by the country that will go ty eradication 10 years ahead of al poverty reduction over the cent of the global total. testers demanding the end to accounts linked to Myanmar’s down in history. the 2030 deadline, he said. same period, Xi, also General China considers extreme the military government that military as well as ads from Absolute poverty has been Over the past eight years, Secretary of the ruling rural poor are those with annu- took power in a coup, using military-con- eradicated in the world’s most the final 98.99 million impov- Communist Party of China al per capita income of less than slingshots, iron rods and knives trolled compa- populous country, Xi erished rural residents living (CPC), said. $620, or about $1.69 a day at Thursday to injure several of nies in the announced while addressing a under the current poverty line With such achievements, current exchange rates, which the demonstrators. wake of the gathering held here to mark the have all been lifted out of China has created another compared closely with the The violence complicates army’s seizure country’s accomplishments in poverty. All the 832 impover- “miracle” that will “go down in World Bank’s minimum stan- an already intractable standoff of power on poverty alleviation and honour ished counties and 1,28,000 history,” he said. dard of $1.90 a day. between the military and a February 1. its model poverty fighters. impoverished villages have been Xi said since he assumed Complete eradication of protest movement that has It said in a China has a population of removed from the poverty list, power, China has invested accu- poverty in China was the main been staging large rallies daily statement that it was treating around 1.4 billion. he said. mulative fiscal funds of nearly goal announced by Xi when he to demand that Aung San Suu the post-coup situation in “No country has been able Since the launch of the 1.6 trillion yuan (about $246 came to power towards the end Kyi’s elected government be ) % $%' Myanmar as an “emergency,” to lift hundreds of millions of reform and opening up in the billion) into poverty alleviation of 2012. PTI restored to power. She and %) % %)) : *# explaining that the ban was other politicians were ousted &% ' precipitated by events since and arrested on February 1 in the coup, including “deadly . 4 " a takeover that shocked the people in downtown Yangon as jeered by bystanders near the violence.” # international community and police stood by without inter- city’s Central Railway station, Facebook already has 4 reversed years of slow progress vening. The number of injured they responded by firing sling- banned several military-linked toward democracy. people and their condition was shots, throwing stones and accounts since the coup, Facebook, meanwhile, not immediately clear. then chasing down the including army-controlled R, # announced that it would ban all According to accounts and bystanders. One band that Myawaddy TV and state tele- accounts linked to the country’s photos posted on social media, broke away stabbed and kicked vision broadcaster MRTV. Washington: Republicans ral- the assistance the measure military as well as ads from hundreds of people marched a man they had chased. Video The bans are also being lied solidly against Democrats’ would spread to people, busi- military-controlled companies Thursday in support of the shows there had been both pro- applied on Instagram, which is proposed $1.9 trillion Covid-19 nesses and state and local gov- Washington: Republican lead- — a reflection of internation- coup. They carried banners in and anti-coup crowds near the owned by Facebook. Facebook relief bill as lawmakers await- ernments. ers in the House and Senate say al outrage over the takeover. English with the slogans “We station Thursday. and other social media plat- ed a decision by the Senate’s “If congressional a proposed plan for an inde- On Thursday, tensions Stand With Our Defense Supporters of the military forms came under enormous parliamentarian that could bol- Republicans want to oppose all pendent commission to study escalated on the streets between Services” and “We Stand With have gathered in the streets criticism in 2017 when right ster or potentially kill a pivotal that, my response is: Good the Capitol insurrection is anti-coup protesters and sup- State Administration Council,” before, especially in the days groups said they failed to act provision hiking the federal luck,” Senate Majority Leader overly tilted toward porters of the military. Photos which is the official name of the immediately before and after enough to stop hate speech minimum wage. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Democrats, arguing that the and videos posted on social new junta. the coup, but had not used vio- against Myanmar’s Muslim Despite their paper-thin on the Senate floor. panel should have an even media showed groups attacking When the marchers were lence so openly. AP Rohingya minority. AP congressional majorities, By Wednesday evening, party split like the one formed Democratic leaders were poised the most suspense was over a to study the September 11 ter- to push the sweeping package decision anticipated from rorist attacks. through the House on Friday. 7 %# 5 # , Elizabeth MacDonough, the House Republican leader " 45 , % , ' ) They were hoping the Senate, Senate’s nonpartisan arbiter of Kevin McCarthy and Senate where changes seem likely, Republicans believe in three its rules, that promised enor- Republican leader Mitch would follow quickly enough to simple things: They want a bill mous political and legislative McConnell said Wednesday 6 % ($, have legislation on President Joe that puts us back to work, consequences. that a legitimate commission Biden’s desk by mid-March. back to school and back to The relief bill includes a would be comprised of an Washington: A legislation has (UFWD), which is an overseas By late Wednesday, not one health. This bill is too costly, provision that over five years equal number of Republicans been introduced in the US influence arm of the ruling Republican in either chamber too corrupt and too liberal.” would hike the federal mini- and Democrats. A draft pro- " 1+.;.*& Vienna Convention on Congress for countering the Communist Party of China had publicly said he or she The hardening opposition mum wage to $15 an hour. The posed by House Speaker Diplomatic Relations as well as Chinese propaganda by creating (CPC). The United Front par- would back the legislation. GOP suggested that Biden’s first parliamentarian is involved Nancy Pelosi would create an hina on Thursday denied other relevant diplomatic law a new sanctions authority ticipated directly in the Uyghur leaders were honing attacks on major legislative initiative could because Democrats are pushing 11-member commission with Csubjecting US diplomats to provisions.” The Washington against state-backed disinfor- genocide and the oppression of the package as a job killer that encounter unanimous GOP the overall $1.9 trillion measure four Republicans and seven COVID-19 anal tests following Post reported last week that mation networks. Christians in China, but its ulti- does too little to reopen schools opposition. That was a coun- through Congress under special Democrats, three of whom reports from Washington that some US personnel had told Republican Study mate goal is to spread those per- or businesses shuttered for the terpoint to the new president’s rules that will let them avoid a would be chosen by President some of its personnel were the department they had been Committee Chairman secutory tactics around the coronavirus pandemic and that refrain during his campaign Senate filibuster by Republicans. Joe Biden, according to one of being made to undergo the subjected to the anal tests. Congressman Jim Banks and globe, Banks said. was not only wasteful but also about bringing the country Those same rules prohibit multiple aides who spoke on procedure. The procedure has been Senator Tom Cotton on “The leadership in even unscrupulous. together and a replay of the provisions with only an “inci- condition of anonymity to dis- Chinese Foreign Ministry applied in China because it is Wednesday introduced the Washington may have changed, “I haven’t seen a Republican wall that new dental” impact on the federal cuss the details under negoti- spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reportedly more accurate than Countering Chinese but China’s political warfare Republican yet that’s found President Barack Obama budget because they are chiefly ation. reporters at a daily briefing that nasal or mouth swabs. Propaganda Act. hasn’t. It’s fallen to Congress to something in there that they encountered in 2009 and most driven by other policy pur- Pelosi has not commented “China has never asked US China has not reported a The bill requires the expose and counter Communist agree with,” said House of his administration. poses. The parliamentarian on the draft or said why there diplomats in China to go new local case of Covid-19 in Secretary of State to examine Party disinformation. We can’t Minority Leader Kevin Democrats showed no decides if a provision passes should be more Democratic through anal swab tests.” more than a week, but has whether or not the United Front back down now,” he said. McCarthy, R-Calif. “I think all signs of backing down, citing that test. AP members. AP A US State Department maintained strict testing, espe- Work Department meets the cri- “The Chinese Communist spokesperson said Washington cially for people arriving from teria to be sanctioned under this Party expands its disinformation was “committed to guarantee- abroad. Diplomats and other new authority. campaign each day – concealing ing the safety and security of foreigners with special status The legislation is based on information on the origin of C# % American diplomats and their are exempted from a ban on recommendations from the Covid-19, lying about its oppres- families while preserving their most foreigners entering the Republican Study Committee’s sion of Uighurs and other reli- dignity, consistent with the country. National Security Strategy and gious minorities, and infiltrating R authorises sanctions against the American universities and busi- 9 United Front Work Department nesses,” Cotton said. PTI # " # % 8 around the world sometimes turn to the black market. crisis over the supply of Governments take action only Yerevan: Armenia’s prime sion to oust the first deputy Amedical oxygen for coron- after hospitals are over- minister accused top military chief of the military’s General avirus patients has struck whelmed and the infected die officers on Thursday of Staff, a group of the armed 9 nations in Africa and Latin by the dozens. attempting a coup after they forces’ top commanders. America, where warnings went In Brazil’s Amazonas demanded he step down, In response, the General " 1+8-.* unheeded at the start of the state, a pair of swindlers were adding fuel to months long Staff called for Pashinyan’s res- pandemic and doctors say the caught reselling fire extin- protests calling for his resig- ignation — but the prime min- undreds of German police shortage has led to unnecessary guishers painted to look nation following the nation’s ister doubled down and dis- Hofficers conducted coor- deaths. like medical oxygen tanks. In defeat in a conflict with missed the chief of the General dinated raids early on Thursday It takes about 12 weeks to Peru, people camped out in lines Azerbaijan over the Nagorno- Staff. in Berlin and the surrounding install a hospital oxygen plant to get cylinders for sick relatives. Karabakh region. He described the military’s state of Brandenburg in the and even less time to convert Only after the lack of oxy- The demonstrations began statement as a “military coup investigation of an organisation industrial oxygen manufactur- gen was blamed for the deaths immediately after Prime attempt” and urged troops to banned over allegations of ing systems into a medical- of four people at an Egyptian Minister Nikol Pashinyan only listen to his orders. Islamic extremism. grade network. But in Brazil hospital in January and six signed a November 10 peace He also called on his back- Some 850 police, including and Nigeria, as well as in less- people at one in Pakistan in deal that saw Azerbaijan ers to come to the streets and SWAT teams, were involved in populous nations, decisions to December did governments reclaim control over large parts then later walked among them, the raids of apartments linked fully address inadequate sup- address the problems. of Nagorno-Karabakh and sur- using a loudspeaker to rally to members of the organisation plies only started being made John Nkengasong, director rounding areas that had been support. “We need a conver- known as Jama’atu Berlin, the last month, after hospitals were of the Africa Centers for held by Armenian forces for sation, not a confrontation,” he state Interior Ministry said. overwhelmed and patients Disease Control and more than a quarter-century. said. The organisation, whose started to die. Prevention, said medical oxy- Those protests have gath- Pashinyan denied rumors name translates literally as the The gap in medical oxygen gen is a “huge critical need” ered pace this week, and the that he was preparing to flee “Berlin Group,” was banned by availability “is one of the defin- across the continent of 1.3 bil- feud with his top military the country. Berlin’s state Interior Minister ing health equity issues, I think, lion people and is a main rea- commanders has weakened Supporters of Pashinyan Andreas Geisel ahead of the of our age,” said Peter Piot, son that Covid-19 patients are Pashinyan’s position. The and the opposition engaged in raids on the grounds it was a director of the London School more likely to die there during immediate trigger for the sporadic scuffles on the streets “very radical” group that fol- of Hygiene & Tropical surges. standoff was Pashinyan’s deci- of Yerevan on Thursday. AP lowed the Islamic State group’s Medicine, who said he survived ideology. a severe coronavirus infection “The ban is another clear thanks to the oxygen he signal to all religious extrem- received. ists,” Geisel said. “We will fight Doctors in Nigeria anx- the roots of terror. We will tol- iously monitor traffic as oxygen erate no place where terror is deliveries move through the preached and the so-called gridlocked streets of Lagos. Islamic State is glorified.” Desperate families of patients
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LPG & . $ * 4G#* stronger revenue generation to retail customers, especially those to low-income borrow- schemes, Union Minister Som ing top priority to these is available only at one rate, in ongoing March quarter and ers, will remain most affected due to the shock caused by the Parkash said on Thursday. schemes. I assure from the market price, across the coun- 4 "'" ' 8 $# higher nominal GDP growth in coronavirus pandemic. Addressing the ‘Assocham government side whatever help try. The government, however, $%& 1 . ' the next fiscal year. Despite the pandemic challenges, asset quality at Indian Startup Finale’ event virtually, is required, we all should work gives a small subsidy to select 8 + ( “India Budget tends to tilt banks has performed better than expected at the start of the the Minister of State for together to make India strong, customers. However, this sub- ? 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ACT). and senior advocate Siddharth Thursday said the central (government) bonds including Banerjee said he would Luthra, appointed as amicus bank’s asset purchases, aimed at state government securities n order to reduce pendency seek instruction and inform the curiae in the matter, that there mitigating Covid-19-related only, he said. Other than Iof cheque bounce cases court by next date of hearing. are certain judgements which liquidity stress in the system, conventional measures, RBI which have reached 35 lakh Article 247 of the say the legislature is duty bound did not dilute its balance sheet introduced long term repo across courts, the Supreme Constitution gives power to to conduct an impact assess- or compromise on core prin- operations (LTROs) and tar- Court on Thursday asked the Parliament to establish certain ment before creating of a new ciples of central banking. geted long term repo opera- Centre whether it can create additional courts for the better offence under the law. In the wake of the pan- tions (TLTROs) to augment the additional courts for expedi- administration of laws made by It sought to know whether demic, the RBI undertook sev- system as well as sector-specific tious disposal of such matters. it or of any existing laws with the government was under eral conventional and uncon- liquidity to meet sectoral cred- A bench of Chief Justice S respect to a matter enumerat- obligation for ventional measures. it needs and alleviate stress, he A Bobde and Justices L ed in the Union List. establishing additional “Unlike many central said. Special refinance facil- Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra The top court was hearing curts to deal with cases under banks, the RBI’s asset purchas- ities were provided to select All Bhat asked Additional Solicitor a suo motu case to work out a the NI Act, which is a central es did not dilute its balance India Financial Institutions General Vikramjit Banerjee to mechanism for expeditious law. Luthra gave certain sheet and hence, did not com- (AIFIs), while a special liquid- inform it by next week whether and just adjudication of cases suggestions to the court for promise on core principles of ity facility for mutual funds the central government was relating to dishonour of evolving a mechanism for central banking,” Das said (SLF-MF) was introduced to willing to create additional cheques, fulfilling the mandate speedy disposal of such cases while addressing an event ease redemption pressures, he courts under Article 247 for of law and reduce high pen- including sending of summons organised by the Bombay added. speedy disposal of cases under dency. electronically through e-mail or Chamber of Commerce. PTI Negotiable Instrument Act (NI The bench told Banerjee social media. 3 ' ) % ! %<) % ) 8' " )(8 production in the US has slowed in the # past two-three weeks, Pradhan said. nion Petroleum Minister The minister said he expects an UDharmendra Pradhan on improvement in the situation in some E&C Thursday said petroleum products in time.Now, the basic problem before the the country are getting costlier due to government is to provide relief, " ( 1 . rising prices of crude by oil-producing employment, save the jobs of the nations. employed, make efforts so that people he Sensex surged past “In order to earn more profit in the get money as well as improve health T51,000 points while the interest of their countries, crude-sup- services, the minister said. Nifty reclaimed the 15,000- plying countries are increasing the He added that the government has mark on Thursday as indices prices of crude,” said Pradhan while planned to provide free darted up for the third straight speaking to reporters here on the rise vaccine to poor senior session amid expiry of month- in the prices of petroleum products like citizens by investing ly derivative contracts and bull- petrol and diesel in India. 35,000 crore. ish global equities. A whopping He said crude-supplying countries Pradhan said increase in FPI inflows also have been requested to desist from the finances are required to boosted risk appetite, traders hike in crude prices as it directly affects develop rail, roads and said. Foreign institutional consumers. ports, among others. investors purchased shares They have created an artificial worth a net 28,739.17 crore on increase in the interest of Wednesday, according to their own country, he added. exchange data. Global markets “Arbitrarily, you cannot followed Wall Street higher hike the prices as it affects after US Federal Reserve Chair consuming countries,” Jerome Powell said policy rates Pradhan said in reference to could remain low for years, oil-producing countries. calming inflation concerns. Owing to bad weather, the
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However, like bungee jumping, skydiving, scuba once everything started getting diving, surfing, rock climbing, etc. unlocked, people found solace in They are different from our usual traveling and adventure sports to sporting activities, in the sense that satiate their wanderlust. they are more mentally challenging Pushing your mental confines, and about overcoming fears. They adventure sports often put you in consciously establish equanimity extreme situations which naturally amidst ‘perceived chaos’ or usually make you handle it maturely and fearful situations, rather than a test of calmly. Flying in the open air after skill and stamina. This is why stand- jumping out of the plane is not a cake- ing at the edge of the bungee bridge, and mental strength. Those who step walk. Being in such a situation triggers you can have an athlete back off, while out of their comfort zone for leisure chemical reactions in your mind but someone at 110 kgs could not only are considered to be extremely auda- keeping your cool is what it demands. attempt it but accomplish as well. It’s cious. Such epiphanies develop you into a an entirely different ball game and we Research published in the Journal more matured and composed person- love seeing people face their fears and of Humanistic Psychology reveals ality. rise above them. that adventure sports lead to a posi- tive transformation in courage and Broaden your horizons Why indulge in adventure sports? humility. Bane, one of the research Meeting new people and visiting They offer thrill, excitement and participants discussed his experience new places introduce you to a new adrenaline rush of accomplishing a of windsurfing in storm conditions world every time. It expands the milestone by overcoming fears. By and admitted that it triggered an range of your knowledge and percep- indulging in these action-packed absolute life transformation, making tion. New culture, habits and lifestyle activities, people get to have their him better and stronger. help you become adaptive to the once-in-a-lifetime experiences and environment. You get the opportuni- memories to be cherished forever. Test your limits ty to indulge in unexplored terrains of Needless to say, it’s a great de-stressor People participating in adventure life and perpetually gain better per- too. sports go beyond their limits to over- spective. Involving in adventurous come the anxiety and negativity in activities is an ideal getaway from the Discover yourself their lives. Moreover, they acquire self- anxious life. This is a self-realisation Adventure sports are also a way reliance, improved self-esteem, and journey that welcomes you to an towards self-discovery. Extreme sports confidence to face challenges and sit- entirely different world of thrill and such as mountain biking, scuba div- uations more optimistically. Such positivity. ing; kayaking, rafting, and bungee experiences often result in better (The writer is Director-Business jumping are life-changing experi- well-being and improved life Development of an adventure sports ences that demand extreme courage expectancy, reveals the researches. company, Jumpin Heights.) 7:#;=%"-5" ctor Vaani Kapoor is gear- the audience will see me in three Aing up for three back-to- extremely diverse ways through ferent, they have noticeable back releases in three months. these projects. I’m only hoping + / 0 differences in the way that With Bell-Bottom locking May that all these three films are they drive and handle. The 28 as its release date, Shamshera accepted by audiences and play ! Kiger and Magnite are built releasing on June 25 and an instrumental role in making on the same production line Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui on people come back to the the- %() * .8 by the same assembly work- July 9, Vaani will be in an atres,” she says. ers and honestly, I would intensely hectic promotional Vaani expects the audience ater today, the Indian Car probably be nitpicking if I schedule starting April. She is to come back to the theatres to LOf The Year (ICOTY) jury really wanted to find ride thrilled that all her films are slat- watch good cinema that gives will announce the ICOTY for and handling differences. ed to be big screen entertainers. them an unforgettable experi- 2021. There are some very The main differences are Vaani says, “It is remarkable ence. She says, “I have shot for strong contenders this year in the looks and interiors. that I have three back-to-back these films during the pan- and with the diverse jury, of Now, I heard a comment that releases in three months. So, I’m demic. The industry has shown which I am a member, will take called the Kiger ‘a Kwid on mentally preparing myself for an its intent to only entertain audi- a measured decision about steroids’ but, that said, I actu- intensely hectic work schedule. ences when COVID-19 sub- which car will win. It will be a ally like the Kwid’s looks par- I don’t think I will have a single sides. So, I’m really looking close contest I am sure. But I ticularly after the refresh. minute for myself for the next forward to how the audience recently drove a car which is Personally, I think the Renault five months and I’m not com- will support our films and the already a strong contender for looks smarter because while plaining about that.” industry. We will offer them next year’s award, the Renault the Magnite is not bad-look- The actor is excited to pre- some of the best films and I’m Kiger. ing, I really do not like the sent herself in three different hoping people will appreciate Despite recent events in grille. But aesthetics are a per- and diverse avatars in a span of the content and head to the- Japan, the arrest and subse- sonal choice. But, I do prefer three months. “It is exciting that atres.” quent epic escape of Carlos the interiors of the Kiger, Ghosn — which have shaken things feel a bit better laid out, the Renault-Nissan alliance to and while the interiors are its core, the two companies similar to the Triber, the continue to work together in Triber does have a nice pas- India. They share a large man- their eyes open, realised that start at 5.45 lakh for the base overall ride comfort, handling really does sharpen the engine senger cabin. So, for me, it ufacturing facility South of India was a price-sensitive model with the 72PS natural- and interiors, particularly the and on the narrow winding would be the Kiger, but things Chennai and also share sever- market and entered with the ly-aspirated engine. The RXZ quality of the seats and plastics roads of Goa’s interiors, if you are marginal here as well, al vehicle platforms. The latest Duster, a built-to-a-price vehi- variant powered by the 100PS are better on the Korean cars. are willing to deal with some you are more than welcome to shared platform is the CMF-A cle from Renault’s Dacia stable turbocharged engine that I That said, you will be paying slight floatiness when you disagree with me on this. modular platform, that allow in Romania. As we all know, was driving had an ex-show- almost two lakh more for a corner hand. My biggest gripe But the biggest difference for vehicles of different purpos- the Duster was a hit. Yes, room price of 8.55 lakh and properly specified variant com- about the Kiger was actually is between the two brands, as es to be built sharing common Renault’s alliance with had been specified with fea- pared to this manual turbo the stitching on the steering I wrote earlier, Renault is mechanicals. The first car from Mahindra was an ill-fated one tures like a wireless charger and Kiger. And it isn’t as if you wheel that isn’t flush and well-established. The Duster, this was 2019’s Renault Triber, which likely hit the success of a two-tone colour scheme don’t get some nice features, when your hands need to Kwid and Triber have all done which was quite a good car. the Logan sedan, but so did which would have brought up you can specify wireless move about a bit can be irri- relatively well in the Indian Now the Nissan Magnite and India’s bizarre four-metre rule the price a bit, but even at eight charging as an accessory tating. market, there is a trust about the Renault Kiger go head-to- for cars. The Fluence and the and a half lakh, you are flab- which allows for wireless Between the Magnite and the brand, you know that the head in the rather unique to Kaptur were commercial fail- bergasted at just how good the smartphone integration. The the Kiger then, which one product will be good and India, ‘subcompact’ Sports ures, possibly because Renault value on the car is. Renault infotainment operat- should you choose? Keep in sales and service should not Utility Vehicle (SUV) or what India did not have the pricing Let me get one thing ing system feels simpler than mind that these two cars have be worries. Nissan has not some describe as the ‘beefed power that management straight up front, is this the best those on its rivals, but its sim- far more in common than the had that success over the up’ hatchback segment. thought they did, but converse- car in its class? No, it is not as plicity means it is easier to Sonet and Venue, not least years, and while the new I’ll get to the battle ly that is why the Kwid was a nice inside and to drive as the navigate. The seven-inch dig- because unlike Kia and management of the company between the Magnite and the hit. Renault is clearly viewed as Korean twins, the Sonet and ital display for the instrument Hyundai they have their own is trying to make a difference, Kiger soon, but first a bit a value-for-money carmaker Venue. The handling is not as cluster is well laid out and can separate factories. While the in the short run, I’m pretty about Renault. The French that doesn’t make bad cars. sharp and while this turbo- be changed depending on Sonet and Venue as well as the sure the Kiger will outsell the carmaker has been moderate- Honestly, the Kiger is a engine responds faster and which of the three drive Creta and Seltos are built on Magnite even though both ly successful in India. They good car for the money that sounds smoother than what modes (Eco, Urban or Sport) the same platform, the vehi- cars pretty much cost the came into the market with you are paying for it. Prices you experience on its rivals, the you select. Sport mode does cles don’t only look very dif- same. ! " # ) 00 )(( +/00 0(0 CLASSICS IN CONTEMPORARY FORM 4 )B ( # # C ,9G*-B -B98 9
G " *0 *2 &-- * ) / hile a number of socio-economic in determining the health benefits of Wissues hound us today, our right to dietary protein. While one needs differ- basic nutrition and health is one that ent levels of protein across different should be demanded across the globe, phases of life, the underlying key fact especially in India. It is, therefore, not sur- remains — protein is a key micronutrient prising that the second goal in the 17 that is essential for one’s growth and devel- Sustainable Development Goals is ‘Zero opment throughout life. Hunger’, which aims to reduce malnutri- It begins with pregnant women and tion in infants and address the nutrition- lactating mothers. A woman’s diet during al needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and and immediately after pregnancy is piv- lactating women and older people. otal for both, mother, and child, with pro- While India continues towards its teins playing a key role in overall health commitment to becoming a malnutrition- and the baby’s development. Diversity of free country, a number of hurdles, further diet and adequate quantity and quality of # $ , ) - 1 $ % % exacerbated by the pandemic, continue to protein through variety of sources like hinder and slowdown the progress. It is pulses, dals, millets, whole grain cereals, ow would you define the Hindi word ‘khurachna’ estimated that the pandemic will lead to milk and milk products, variety of beans good times? Rather, how which means ‘to scrape’. So it was a rise in hunger, with approximately 270 and nuts and oilseeds are pertinent to be Hwould you describe that basically scraped paneer in a million people facing food insecurity as included in daily diet. For babies, the I am really “into” the food? For semi-dry gravy with some achar opposed to the 149 million during pre- immunoglobulin of the breast milk me, it’s when a dish lands at my cream in it. The filling was COVID times. These findings are not only derived from the colostrums adds to the table and ‘just one bite’ turns into stuffed in a steamed bun, which grave but a serious cause for alarm — benefits accrued from exclusive breast five... The next thing I know is looked similar to a mini kulcha. India ranks 94 out of 107 countries on the feeding of a baby for a minimum of six I am overeating just to hit that I can bet one could eat this not Global Hunger Index 2020; in addition to months which needs to be emphasised to single moment of satisfaction so spicy and creamy delicacy grappling with an advanced protein defi- all lactating mothers. The good quality over and over again. Doesn’t it even on a full stomach. ciency issue with more than 70 per cent protein based weaning foods with plant happen with you too? Well, As I neared a saturation, the of our population at a risk of protein defi- protein diversity should be an integral part tucked away in Gurugram’s main course was in line, which ciency across age groups. A recent survey of an infant’s weaning foods. upmarket 32nd Milestone, THC included Paneer Pasanda, Soya indicated that every second household in For growing children, the need for — The House of Celeste is an Keema Chettinad, Dal India has experienced a reduction in their protein intake is even more augmented as Indian restaurant that triggered Moradabadi along with Gobi- intake of cereals, pulses and vegetables, it not only helps in muscle and bone this feeling of contentment. Matar Kulcha and traditional even months after lockdown restrictions growth but also adds significantly to You know what they say, Jodhpuri Chur Chur Naan. The were lifted in most parts of the country. strengthening their immunity. Be it the “The best chefs don’t merely pre- sous chef Ishan Ahluwalia’s It is, therefore, important — nay crit- usual routine at school, extra-curricular pare food, but they serve mem- approach towards Paneer ical — to tackle the pressing issue of mal- activities and cognitive development, ories.” And it makes so much Pasanda was a little European nutrition and protein deficiency in spe- protein plays an important role. The vari- sense because once your belly is and hence, he engineered the cific head-on by not only creating aware- ety can be obtained from pulses and full, your sense of taste has been dish in the form of Ravioli. The ness of protein-rich food sources but also legumes, nuts and oilseeds, millets, oats, stimulated and your craving cherry on top was that the dispelling misconceptions around acces- soybeans, almond or soy milk and peanut mitigated, what lives on are the paneer was baked instead of sibility, affordability, cultural nuances, and butter. memories. You may not remem- fried. The chef explained, “The inherent hyperlocal habits. And this For healthy adults, who go about their ber all that you ate for a partic- authentic one is usually shallow Protein Day, celebrated on February 27, day-to-day life, it is much required to con- ular dinner but you will consis- fried. The stuffing has a lot of with its theme of Powering With Plant tinue to build immunity, maintain a tently recall the fulfillment you variations, but people prefer Protein, let’s delve into everything protein. healthy gut and repair of muscle wear and felt toward its end, perhaps, to start the meal. “This idea actu- Balls. Yes, it very much resem- ing becomes playful, and where adding khoya and chopped nuts tear. In fact, it is believed that we may because of the freshness of the ally came from a molten choco bles the non-vegetarian meat classics find a contemporary to it.” It was served with parme- WHY PLANT PROTEIN? begin to naturally lose as much as eight ingredients or the aroma of a lava cake,” chef Francis shared. balls. It was an unique entirely form. Mixologist Dhawan Singh san crisp as garnish. Its gravy was We are perhaps the country with the per cent of overall muscle mass every specific dish. And that’s why I The cafe presents ‘borderless vegetarian creation that imi- Jeena shared that they had an a modification of Makhani gravy single largest vegetarian population in the decade after we turn 40, making it more think my visit to The House of cuisine with Indian elements’. tates non-vegetarian flavours. absolute-zero-waste bar. “For with the addition of onion paste. world with also a sizable population of important than ever to consume more Celeste was worth it! The main endeavour was to The tiny red balls were made of instance, fruit peels, dry flowers, Well, full marks to the presenta- flexitarians i.e. those who prefer a vege- protein as we age. Be it increased amounts Walking past the exteriors, provide rich and flavourful food beetroot with a filling of smoked coffee powder, leftover mint tion as well as for setting my tarian diet while still enjoying meat (ani- of nuts, seeds, tofu, soy chunks, plant- through a hallway, I made my made with local ingredients and goat cheese cream to give an illu- stems, squeezed limes, orange tongue on fire. mal protein) in moderation. One of the based milk, beans such as edamame, green way into the cafe, which was seg- vegetables, which have been sion of the meat balls — both shells or other freeze-dried items I am sure you would agree key myths affecting the protein deficien- vegetables, jackfruit and pulses and regated into different parts. The sourced with highest safety stan- visually and in taste. The flavours are usually used in syrups and that Keema recipes are a popu- cy debate in India is the perception that legumes, adequate protein consumption interiors were done up with dards in mind. It presented an were impeccable, but the way it concoctions,” said he. He believes lar element among all the meat not only are protein-rich foods expensive based on one’s requirements and lifestyle round mirrors. The ambience — innovative and contemporary was presented was what stole the that small steps can result in big lovers. THC’s Soya Keema, pre- but that there is limited variety for those is crucial. replete with solid colours, pep- menu offering small plates, large show. The chef rightly said as he changes. pared in a very Chettinad way, who don’t eat meat — over 76 per cent And while one may believe that pro- pered with floral upholstery — plates, sides and desserts with the chuckled, “It’s an ideal option for To accompany the delec- is a bonus for vegetarians like recently surveyed shared this sentiment. tein’s role with age might diminish, it is seemed to be tailor-made for season’s finest ingredients. Each a vegetarian who wishes to know table food, the mixologist made me. It had South-inspired Moreover, when presented with a num- quite the contrary: With reports suggest- experimentation. As I ran my dish was centered around one what meat tastes like.” a few cocktails like Coffee flavours. They garnished it with ber of protein-rich sources, a large seg- ing that one in three adults over the age eyes over the menu, I realised core ingredient and was created Typically, people, especially Colada, Bittle Blush, Celest Mule Malgapudi, a South Indian spice ment of Indian mothers could only iden- of 50 experiences advanced muscle and that the cafe’s USP was to offer to perfection with contrasting the more gastronomically expe- and more. Mixologist Dhawan mix, traditionally served with tify three out of 11 protein-rich foods cor- strength loss, and thus, adequate protein a sense of familiarity and nostal- textures, colours and flavours. rienced ones, concur that being shared that they haven’t finalised idlis. When you have travelled rectly; thereby eliminating several key pro- intake is recommended for aging adults gia. For instance, the very first Next in line was the THC a vegetarian is “out of place” with their cocktail menu yet as they approximately 45 kms on traffic- tein-rich sources completely. to support muscle and strength require- dish corporate chef Valice Papadi Chaat. It was prepared being a foodie. However, I can are still testing and poking stifled streets that too on a This lack of knowledge coupled with ments. Francis brought to the table was using crisp fried dough wafers proudly say that I am both — a around in the bar to create weeknight with very little expec- the misconceptions that plant-protein is Even as we recognise and act this Puchka Pebbles. He asked me to known as papadi, along with vegetarian and a foodie. And the something refreshing and new. tations from the food, but are nutritionally inferior is myth to dispel as Protein Day, it is important to make note have it in one go, which I did, boiled chickpeas, boiled pota- menu bore witness to it too as it They would continue to add welcomed with something mar- we continue in our quest to educate that this cannot be a one-time or one-day and later to my surprise, I found toes, dahi (yogurt), tamarind had a delectable list of vegetar- drinks to the menu, which velous, it is bound to win hearts. Indians about the role of proteins, espe- discourse. Protein-related issues are very out that they were a modern take chutney, and topped with chat ian dishes. seemed like a bonus for me to With all this and more, what cially plant-based protein rich diets that much an ongoing concern that need on pani puris aka gol gappas. The masala and sev. The dish had Just like the food, the spe- return. made my visit to THC priceless will help bridge the protein based nutri- constant discussion, dialogue and educa- ‘pebbles’ were made of white sweet, sour, tangy and spicy cially-curated cocktails were The cafe had an inviting, was the care and attention that tion and affordability gap. tion to continue on India’s journey in chocolate and had a chilly shell flavours blended in one. I can nothing short of indulgent. The comforting and laidback atmos- chef Francis, sous chef Ishan and becoming a healthy nation with sustain- with a filling of tamarind chut- still feel its creamy and crunchy cocktail menu aimed to elevate phere. 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" ) +# 1 # ' .O .$$ ndia captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said poor batting and not the pitch was Iresponsible for the day-night third Test R against England winding up inside two days and described the performance of batsmen Q8 on both sides as “bizarre”. " ) +# 1 # Kohli insisted there were no demons in " ) +# 1 # the pitch, which has been called “not ideal” irat Kohli on Thursday surpassed by several former players like Michael VMahendra Singh Dhoni's record of ngland skipper Joe Root on Thursday Vaughan and Harbhajan Singh. Kohli said winning maximum number of Test Esaid it is up to the ICC, and not the play- the track was absolutely fine at least in the matches as captain on home soil after ers, to decide whether the “difficult” first innings and only the odd ball was turn- leading the side to a 10-wicket victory Motera pitch is suitable for Test cricket after ing in the game which India won by 10 wick- over England in the day-night third his side was crushed inside two days by ets on Thursday. Test. India in a low-scoring day-nighter here. “To be honest, I don’t think the quali- Kohli now has 22 victories at home Root refused to blame the surface for ty of batting was up to standards. We were in 29 Tests as captain which is one bet- England’s batting woes after the team fold- 100 for 3 and bowled out for less than 150. ter than Dhoni, who had 21 wins in 30 ed for 112 and 81 in its two innings. But It was just that the odd ball turning and it Tests. Kohli already is India’s most suc- he said it is the ICC that should consider was a good wicket to bat in the first cessful Test captain with 35 wins. the suitability of the pitch for Test cricket. innings,” the India skipper said in his Sourav Ganguly and Mohammed “I think that this surface, it’s a very defence of the pitch. Azharuddin have 21 and 14 victories to challenging one, is a very difficult one to Kohli said batsmen of both the sides did their credit as captains. play on. It is not for players to decide not apply themselves enough. Only Rohit whether it is fit for purpose or not and that Sharma (66 and 25 not out) and from tinue this form. I am happy that if I am not is upto the ICC,” said Root, who took a England Zak Crawley (53 in first innings) contributing with the bat, I am doing it with career-best five-wicket haul during India’s managed to bat with ease. the ball. first innings. “It was bizarre that 21 of the 30 wick- “My strength is to bowl wicket-to-wick- “As players we are going to try and ets fell to straight balls. Test cricket is about et and not give any room...I just want to bowl counter what is in front of us as best as we trusting your defence. Lack of application as many dot balls as possible and make life can,” he added. ensured it was a quick finish,” Kohli said. difficult for batsmen,” he said. Root said his team missed the oppor- Left-arm spinner Axar Patel stole the et has something in it, Axar is very lethal. pace of the wicket. It was high quality bowl- tunity to get a big first innings total, which limelight in only his second Test along side “I think we need to stand up and take ing as well. Both sides struggled on that seemed possible when it was 70 odd for just veteran Ravichandran Ashwin by returning notice of what Ashwin has done. In Tests, wicket. We don’t define ourselves on a per- % +&, two wickets. with match figures of 11 for 70 to earn the he is a modern day legend. As a captain, I formance like this,” he said. “We are disappointed, I feel we have player-of-the-match award as India decimat- am so pleased he is in my team,” he said. “We shouldn’t have any baggage from missed an opportunity, more so in the first ed England by 10 wickets to take an unas- England skipper Joe Root was in no the previous games going into the last game. Ahmedabad: India knocked England out points,” the ICC stated. innings than anything. The position we sailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series. mood to give excuses for the heavy defeat, We have seen with the ball in hand, we can of contention from the ICC World Test “England are out of the race for a place found ourselves in at 71/2, we had a real Off-spinner Ashwin (15-3-48-4) also saying the tourists failed to capitalise on a pick up wickets. I think it sums up the wick- Championship (WTC) final in June with in the final of the ICC World Test chance to (score big). became the fourth Indian bowler and sec- decent start in the first innings after opting et, if I am getting a fifer.” their 10-wicket triumph which propelled Championship after losing the third Test “In hindsight, if we would have got 200, ond fastest in the world to complete a com- to bat. He also congratulated Ishant Sharma for the hosts to the top of the standings. against India in Ahmedabad,” it added. that would have been a very good score on mendable milestone of 400 Test wickets on “We were 70 for 2. But we didn’t really playing his landmark 100 Tests and Ashwin India now have to either win or draw England, who are now 2-1 down in the that wicket and the game would have Thursday. capitalise on it. 250 on that wicket would for his 400 Test wickets. the final game here starting March 4 to four-match series, needed to win the four- looked completely different,” Root said at Kohli showered praise on his two spin- have made it different. We will come back Man-of-the-match Axar said his focus claim the right to take on New Zealand at match series 3-1 to play the June 18-22 final. the virtual post-match press conference. ners for their match-winning efforts. using this hurt and come back as a better would remain on bowling wicket-to-wick- the Lord’s. The Black Caps have already New Zealand are assured of a place in Indian left-arm spinner Axar Patel “A bizzare game which got over in 2 team,” he said. et, a plan which has reaped him rich divi- qualified and are placed second in the lat- the final with 70 percentage points. (6/38 and 5/32) and Ravichandran Ashwin days. A lot of people were relieved when Instead of blaming the pitch, Root said dends so far in his nascent Test career. est list. If India lose the final Test then (3/26 and 4/48) wreaked havoc on the sur- Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja) got injured. But then it was India’s “high quality bowling” that “When it happens, it feels so easy, not “England have dropped to 64.1 per- Australia, who are in third place with 69.2 face. “We have got to get better and we are this guy (Axar) comes in. Bowls it quicker made the difference. so much when it doesn't,” he joked. centage points on the points table, which percentage points, will sneak in to make the going to keep looking to find a way to scor- and from a bigger height as well. If the wick- “The plastic coating on the ball gathered “I am not thinking much. I want to con- is now led by India with 71 percentage final. PTI ing runs on surfaces like this,” Root said. ,) $ -37 " #(*+#.* New Zealand allrounder to hit a Daniel Sams delivery out Jimmy Neesham was another of the ground. eteran batsman Martin exceptional performer, taking Guptill averaged only 17 in ' !==M ! H6MBH ' VGuptill returned to form two wickets in the final over the recent series against the with a blistering 97 as New when a rampant Australia need- West Indies and Pakistan, then Zealand held on for a nail-bit- ed 15 runs for victory. 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He also Black Caps spinner Mitchell times, blud- had not MThursday became the highest indi- became the eighth Indian to score a List For the record, the existing highest The diminutive right-handed Shaw Santner also shone amid the bat- geoning all changed his vidual scorer in Vijay Hazare Trophy A double hundred. individual List A score is 268 by Ali and Yashasvi Jaiswal (10) added 58 runs ting fireworks, taking four for 31, comers in the approach national 50-over championships as he This was the fourth double hundred Brown. for the first wicket to lay the foundation. while Australian paceman Kane Australian attack. He fell just during the smashed an unbeaten 227 off just 152 in the history of the Vijay Hazare Puducherry’s decision to put After Jaiswal was dismissed, Shaw found Richardson managed three for short of his third Twenty20 cen- game-turn- balls to help Mumbai beat Puducherry Trophy. Mumbai in to bat backfired badly as an able partner in Aditya Tare (56, 7x4) 43. tury after being caught trying ing innings. by 233 runs in their Elite Group D game Also, this was Prithvi’s second cen- Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav (133 off 58 as the duo stitched a 153-run stand for here. tury of the tournament after his unbeat- balls) toyed with their bowling attack at the second wicket. Tare played the per- The 21-year-old Shaw, who has en 105 in the lung-opener against Delhi. the Sawai Mansingh Stadium and post fect second fiddle to Shaw. ,2!) played in five Tests and five ODIs, broke This was also the highest score by a a mammoth 457/4. Suryakumar, who came in at No. 4, BOORA IN STRANDJA MEDAL ROUNDS O! the earlier record of the highest individ- captain in List A cricket in the world after Leg-spinner Prashant Solanki (5/48) was in his elements, hitting 22 fours and New Delhi: *1 ?7F @ ual score held by Sanju Samson (212 not the youngster surpassed the unbeaten then picked a five-for as Mumbai bun- four sixes. He and Shaw added 201 runs 1 ! 1 out against Goa in 2019). 222 by Graeme Pollock versus Border in dled out Puducherry for 224 to register for the third wicket stand and helped ?SF5 @ J B This was the maiden List-A double East London. their third win on the trot. Mumbai go past the 400-run mark. . ! M= 1 1 1 I+ + J ! outside the area after a corner 6B> and curled a shot into the right ! . I&- %! HA side of the net from 20 yards. B57 ! “Yes, we’d practiced that + play, but it wasn’t supposed to be INDIA SKEET SHOOTERS IN LINE FOR MEDALS # #B