( ) !" #$%& '() #" #$%& $ !"#$ *$*$+ ,- .// -&/0 1 '%3 # O 0 500 0 038 4 4*5 *4 0 5 350 03 3 0 5 7 6 *40 5 * 5 5 * 5 5 65 7 8 6 (*( +,- .- / 01 )( && %& '( )* * +,(+-+!. !$/ ! " ! fter Ghaziabad adminis- Atration asked protesting o register their protest over farmers to vacate UP Gate Tthe controversial farm leg- protest site by Thursday mid- islation, leaders of 16 night tension is brewing in the Opposition parties on area with union leader Rakesh Thursday announced they will Tikait remaining adamant and boycott President Ram Nath eeping the Covid protocols said he would commit suicide Kovind’s address to Parliament Kof social distancing, the but won’t end the stir. on Friday. Budget Session of Parliament A confrontation was build- In a joint statement issued, will begin on Friday with the ing up at the UP Gate in they said they have decided to President’s address to both the Ghazipur bordering Delhi with stay away from the President’s Houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya heavy security deployed while address in both the Houses of Sabha) seated in three different frequent power cuts were wit- Parliament, reaffirming “the locations for the first time. nessed at the protest site, where collective demand” for repeal of While 144 members of Bharatiya Kisan Union mem- the farm laws and in solidari- Parliament will be seated in the bers, led by Tikait, are staying ty with the agitating farmers. Central Hall, including the put since November 28. Describing the Opposition Council of Ministers, However, two days after the ! parties’ move to boycott the Chairpersons of various tractor parade turned violent President’s address to Committees of Lok Sabha and the crowd at the protest sites in Parliament as the “most unfor- Rajya Sabha, leaders of differ- Delhi’s Singhu and Tikri bor- tunate”, Parliamentary Affairs & ) ent parties and groups in both ders was visibly thin on Minister Pralhad Joshi on ! the Houses, former Prime Thursday. Farmer unions said Thursday urged them to recon- Ministers and national presi- it was because the protesters, sider their decision. bankruptcy”. time in a row when the bypassed and the laws were dents of BJP and Congress. The who had come to Delhi to take Talking to reporters here, Among the parties signa- Opposition will stay away from pushed through muzzling the remaining members of part in January 26 march, have he said the issues cited by the tories to the statement are the President’s address — a Opposition,” it said. Parliament will be seated in the returned home. Opposition parties for boy- Congress, NCP, Trinamool constitutional requirement “The farm laws are an chambers of Lok Sabha and The “verbal” communica- cotting the President’s address Congress, Shiv Sena, SP, RJD, before any session of the assault on the rights of the Rajya Sabha as per the Covid tion from the district adminis- can be raised during the debate DMK, CPI, CPI(M), among Parliament to begin. Last year, States and violate the federal induced physical distancing tration to BKU comes after on the motion of thanks. others. the Opposition parties had spirit of the Constitution. If not norms. three farmers union withdrew Police has also summoned six He said the President was The Aam Aadmi Party staged a protest in front of repealed, these laws will dis- Rajya Sabha Chairman M their protest over the violence farmer leaders and has asked above party politics and the BJP (AAP), which is not a signato- Ambedkar statue in support of mantle the edifice of National Venkaiah Naidu took the Covid on Republic Day. he Delhi Police on them to join the police inves- as an Opposition party never ry of the joint statement, has those opposing the citizenship Food Security that rests upon test ahead of the session and so “Ghaziabad DM Ajay TThursday issued 44 look- tigation at their office. boycotted the President’s also announced that its mem- amendment law. MSP, Government procure- were several members of Rajya Shankar Pandey has commu- out notices to protesters and Meanwhile, Delhi Chief address. bers in the House will boycott The joint statement of the ment and PDS,” the statement Sabha. A total of 1,209 officials nicated to the protestors camp- farmer leaders named in an Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Slamming opposition par- the President’s address. The Opposition parties says that the said accusing the Prime and staff of the Rajya Sabha ing at the UP Gate at Delhi bor- First Information Report (FIR) the violence on Republic Day ties for their decision to boycott Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has farm laws were brought “with- Minister and the BJP Secretariat also was adminis- der to vacate the spot by in connection with the vio- was unfortunate but it would the President’s address to also announced that it will out any consultations with Government remains arrogant, tered Covid test as part of the tonight or the administration lence during the farmers’ trac- not end the farmers’ move- Parliament, the BJP on boycott the President’s address States and farmer unions and adamant and undemocratic in preparations for the Budget will remove them,” a district tor parade on Republic Day. ment against the three agri Thursday accused them of over farm laws. lacked national consensus”. The their response. Session. official told PTI. Police also asked union laws. He also said strictest "constitutional and moral This will be the second parliamentary scrutiny was Continued on Page 11 Continued on Page 11 Continued on Page 11 leaders to surrender their punishment must be given to passports and also invoked those responsible for the vio- sedition charges in a case of lence. $ the Red Fort incident as the Earlier in the day, Union #! ! ! force intensified its investiga- Home Minister Amit Shah tion. Police has registered 33 along with Home Secretary, &' FIRs out of which nine FIRs Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Delhi filed at Samaypur Badli police Police Commissioner SN $ %&! ' ! station, Kotwali police sta- Shrivastava visited Sushruta tion which is near Red Fort, I Trauma Centre and Tirath P Estate police station at ITO, Ram Shah Hospital to enquire ! es that are made will have pro- Pandav Nagar, Nangloi and about the health of policemen found repercussions not just for # Najafgarh police stations, have injured in the violence during s stalemate continued at the two nations but for the been transferred to Crime the farmers’ tractor parade on Athe Line of Actual Control entire world. Section A is related to the Branch. Republic Day. he Supreme Court on (LAC) for the last nine months, He said the Chinese actions Farmers’ Produce Trade and The Special Cell of Delhi Continued on Page 11 TThursday said control over External Affairs Minister S in eastern Ladakh not only sig- he Supreme Court- Commerce (Promotion and TV programmes having “insti- Jaishankar said on Thursday naled a disregard for commit- Tappointed committee on Facilitation) Act, 2020 and it gating effect” is as important as the incidents in Ladakh last ments about minimising troops farm laws has sought sugges- contains eight questions and %! providing “lathis” to policemen year have “profoundly” dis- level but also showed a will- tions from all stakeholders respondents will have to answer for law and order, and slammed turbed ties with China. ingness to breach peace and engaged in agricultural activi- in only “yes” and “no”. The the Centre for “doing nothing” Making this assertion, he tranquility. ties or any other activity relat- questions are: Are you aware ) to curb such shows. cautioned the relations between “Significantly, to date, we ed to it over the three farm laws about this Act? Where do you Hearing a plea on the the two countries were at cross- have yet to receive a credible and the minimum support sell your produce? Do you feel media reporting issue in the roads and choices that are explanation for the change in price (MSP) by February 20. that the provisions in the Act Tablighi Jamaat case, a bench made will have profound reper- China’s stance and massing of The committee has pre- will give more choice to the headed by Chief Justice SA cussions not just for two neigh- troops in border areas,” he pared a feedback form which farmers to sell their produce Bobde also referred to the bours but for the entire world. said at the All India Conference includes 20 multiple questions, beyond APMC markets? Will he Bharatiya Kisan Union internet shutdown in some Expressing concern over quo along the LAC is com- on China Studies. divided into five sections. such an arrangement benefit T(Lok Shakti) here on *4 areas of Delhi on January 26 these events, Jaishankar pletely unacceptable”. Elaborating on eight points Sections A, B, and C deal with farmers in realising better Thursday announced it was when the tractor parade by stressed eight broad princi- Jaishankar’s remarks came for moving forward in bilater- the three farm laws and section prices of their produce? There ending its protest against the he Uttar Pradesh govern- farmers protesting against three ples for repairing ties between days after the ninth round of al ties, the External Affairs D contains questions on the are apprehensions that the pro- new central farm laws. BKU Tment claimed that the new farm laws turned violent, India and China. They includ- Corps Commander-level talks Minister said agreements MSP. The last section, E, seeks visions in the Act will collapse (Lok Shakti) chief Sheoraj tableau of Ram temple which leaving 300 policemen and ed strict adherence to all agree- on Sunday could not break the already reached on manage- the respondents’ suggestions. APMC markets. Do you feel Singh made the announce- was displayed during the scores of others injured. ments on management of the logjam. Similarly, the diplo- ment of the LAC must be The questions include: Are so? If yes, how it will be respon- ment during a press conference Republic Day parade at Rajpath “Fair and truthful report- LAC, mutual respect and sen- matic-level parleys over the adhered to in their entirety and you aware about the Act deal- sible for the collapse of APMC here, a day after two other in New Delhi was damaged by ing is normally not a problem. sitivity, and recognising each past few months also failed to in letter and spirit. He also reit- ing with contract farming? markets? Do you think that the farmers’ union ended their the farmers at the instigation of Problem is when it is used to other’s aspirations as rising restore peace at the tense LAC. erated any attempt to unilater- Where do you sell your prod- Act will provide opportunities stir. Bharatiya Kisan Union Rakesh agitate others. It is as important Asian powers. The External Affairs ally change the status quo is ucts? What are the three main for electronic trading? “The protest has been Tikait. as providing ‘lathis’ to police- Sharing these observations Minister said any expectation completely unacceptable. products you sell? Do you sell The Act proposed that any called off,” BKU (Lok Shakti) “Tikait’s supporters dam- men. It is an important pre- during an address at an online that the situation at the border While both nations are your produce at MSP and person (other than individual) spokesperson Shailesh Kumar aged the dome of the model ventive part of the law and conference on India-China ties, “can be brushed aside and life committed to a multi-polar whom do you sell? The panel having a PAN or FPO or coop- Giri told PTI. The farmers' and its other parts at the behest order situation,” said the bench, the Minister said, “The events can carry on undisturbed” is world, Jaishankar said, there has made a request to all the erative society can create elec- union had been camping at the of the leader,” government offi- also comprising Justices AS last year have profoundly dis- simply not realistic. should be a recognition that a concerned to share their com- tronic platform and trade. Do Dalit Prerna Sthal since cials said in a statement here on Bopanna and V turbed the relationship and Jaishankar said the India- multi-polar Asia is one of its ments, views and suggestions you wish to propose any mod- December 2, demanding with- Thursday. Ramasubramanian. asserted that any attempt to China relationship is truly at essential consequences. so that they can be compiled ification to this provision? drawal of the three new farm The tableau was damaged Continued on Page 11 unilaterally change the status the crossroads today and choic- Continued on Page11 and presented before the SC. Continued on Page 11 laws. in Delhi where it was sta- tioned after the Republic Day parade. The tableau, which also (' ) R! $ % & received the first prize at the Republic Day parade, was to be brought to Lucknow but its ! & +" P arrival has been delayed because of the damage, officials "# said. % (# It may be recalled that the BKU activists had stormed vaccination. “We achieved this doses, Germany 1.99 million Washington: US President Joe that this is a matter of ongoing into the Red Fort in Delhi on within 6 days, the US did this doses, Italy 1.58 million doses, Biden’s pick for the ambassador discussion. December 26, defying appeals ndia has carried out the fifth in 10 days, Spain in 12 days, Spain 1.36 million doses and to the United Nations, Linda “Do you think India, to maintain law and order. ndia will soon make available Ihighest number of Covid-19 Israel in 14 days, the UK in 18 France 1.14 million doses. Thomas-Greenfield, on Germany, Japan, should be Rakesh Tikait was also seen on Imore Covid-19 vaccines to vaccinations by inoculating days, Italy in 19 days, Germany Bhushan said that the Wednesday did not explicitly (permanent) members (of the social media instigating people other countries after two 2.03 million people till January in 20 days and UAE in 27 days,” number of beneficiaries who commit the support of the UN Security Council),” Senator to indulge in violence. Made-in-India jabs have 26. India has administered said Bhushan. have been vaccinated against new administration for India to Jeff Merkley from Oregon There has been a sharp already been introduced to the over 25 lakh vaccine doses so “As per our world data till Covid-19 in India since the be a permanent member of the asked during her confirmation reaction among the devotees of world, Prime Minister far, till Thursday afternoon. January 26, India, which nationwide drive was rolled out Security Council. hearing for the position of the Lord Ram over what they call Narendra Modi said on According to the Health launched its nationwide vacci- has reached 25,07,556 till Three previous adminis- US Ambassador to the UN. “hooliganism”, saying it was Thursday while emphasising Ministry, the number of active nation drive on January 16, had January 28 at 2 pm. trations, that of George W “I think there has been “unacceptable”. India’s global responsibility in cases are declining, there are carried out the fifth highest Lakshadweep (83.4 pc), Bush, Barack Obama and some discussions about them Mahant Narendra Giri, fighting the pandemic. said in February-March 2020 1,75,000 active cases in the number of vaccinations in the Odisha (50.7 pc), Haryana (50 Donald Trump, had publicly being members of the Security president of Akhara Parishad, In a special address at the that India would be the worst country as of now. Two States world by vaccinating 2.03 mil- pc), Andaman and Nicobar said that the United States sup- Council and there are some also expressed displeasure World Economic Forum’s affected country by COVID-19 still have 40,000 or more active lion people. The important Islands (48.3 pc), Rajasthan ports India’s bid to be a per- strong arguments for that. over the vandalisation of the online Davos Agenda Summit, and would face a “tsunami of cases and contribute 67 per point is many other countries (46.8 pc), Tripura (45.6 pc), manent member of the UN “But I also know that there tableau of Shri Ram temple. Modi also said he wants to corona infections”. cent of the total caseload — are showing their progress for Mizoram (40.5 pc), Telangana Security Council. are others who disagree with- He said that anyone who assure the global business com- “Some had talked about Kerala with 72,000 active cases over 50 days while India is (40.3 pc), Andhra Pradesh However, Thomas- in their regions that they played with the faith of crores munity that situation will now 70-80 crore people expected to and Maharashtra with 44,000 showing its vaccination on (38.1 pc), Karnataka (35.6 pc) Greenfield, who has spent more should be the representative of of Ram bhakts could not be a change rapidly on the eco- get infected in India, while active cases. January 26 after just 11 days,” and Madhya Pradesh (35.5 pc) than 35 years in foreign service their region. That, too, is an farmer. nomic front also and invited some talked about over 20 Addressing a Press confer- Bhushan said. are among the better perform- before being nominated to the ongoing discussion,” she said in “Such elements should be businesses from all over to lakh possible deaths but India ence, Union Health Secretary Till January 26, the US had ing States with over 35 per cent position, during her confir- an apparent reference to the treated as nothing short of ter- participate in the country’s did not let the disappointment Rajesh Bhushan said India has administered 23.54 million vaccination coverage of health- mation hearing before the Coffee Club or United for rorists and should be dealt growth journey. get better of it,” he said. become the fastest country to doses, the UK 7.64 million care workers, he said. Senate Foreign Relations Consensus. with under the law of the Modi said that some had Continued on Page 11 reach one million Covid-19 doses, the UAE 2.76 million Continued on Page11 Committee told lawmakers Continued on Page11 land,” he said. !" # $ !# ," *4 N0&%1& mphasising the need for a Egreen transport, Chief ' # Minister Yogi Adityanath said that keeping in view the future needs, it was necessary to #&# (( O encourage the use of electric *4 vehicles instead of those using ttar Pradesh Chief UMinister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to speed up implementation of the Har Ghar Nal scheme (piped water supply to every house) for the Vindhya and Bundelkhand regions so that NOTICE every household could get pure drinking water. The scheme is linked I have changed my name with the Jal Jeevan Mission. from Israd Ahmad to Irsad "Every household in Ahmad in all future purpuse. thousands of villages of Irsad Ahmad S/o Jabbar Add- Vindhya and Bundelkhand Miyantola Jahanabad Fatehpur conventional fuel like diesel at the earliest for the units of subsidiary units. Also, private should get drinking water at and petrol. research and development, test- electric vehicle parks should be the earliest so that the resi- “Our government has ing and certification in the elec- given benefits under the state's dents of these areas do not NOTICE decided to go for a policy to tric vehicles industry. As far as private industrial park scheme,” have to walk miles to get pure encourage manufacturing of possible, assistance from indus- he added. drinking water," Yogi said in *4 I have changed my name electric vehicles in the state for trial organisations should be The chief minister said a statement released here on after marrige from Sushma a better future. It can give a new taken in this work.” that instead of diesel Thursday. ttar Pradesh's tableau on Rani to Sushma Mathur w/o dimension to the national The chief minister said tempo/autos and rickshaws Under the Har Ghar Jal URam temple was adjudged Arun Kumar Mathur R/o economy,” Yogi Adityanath said that in view of Uttar Pradesh that were causing pollution in scheme, the state govern- the best tableau displayed dur- 117/H/1-195 Shyam Villa here on Thursday. being a land-locked state, the cities, e-rickshaws need to be ment is working at a fast pace ing the Republic Day parade at Pandu Nagar Kanpur Stating that the govern- automobile manufacturing promoted. He said that the dri- on 12 projects in Jhansi, Rajpath in New Delhi this ment would provide all possi- industry could rationalise the vers of diesel rickshaws/tempos Lalitpur and Mahoba dis- year. ble assistance to companies transportation cost for trans- should be provided loans under tricts of Bundelkhand at a Chief Minister Yogi NOTICE manufacturing electric vehicles porting goods from the plant various schemes of the Central cost of about Rs 2,185 crore Adityanath congratulated the (EVs), the chief minister said site to the port. or state government for pur- to provide clean drinking people of the state on receiving Before Marriage my name that proposals had been “The manner in which the chasing e-rickshaw. water at home to about 67 the first prize for the tableau was Avni Asthana D/o Lavkush received from various interna- state government has given The chief minister also lakh people. Work in and said that this was a Kumar Asthana, Now after tional automobile companies incentives for the proposed stressed on e-rickshaw drivers Sonbhadra and Mirzapur dis- moment of great pride and Marriage my Name has been for setting up electric vehicle bulk drug/medical device park following traffic rules and fix- tricts of the Vindhya region ecstasy. changed to Avni Asthana Roy manufacturing units in UP. should also be taken in relation ing of routes. has also started to take shape Praising the spiritual 118, Vaikunth Surendra Place, “We will be providing all to electric vehicles,” he said. Speaking on the need for and the government will soon demonstration of the temple, Bhopal 462026 M.P. possible help to all companies Interacting with the high more electric charging sta- provide clean water supply the chief minister said that manufacturing EVs in the state. officials on the proposed tions, Yogi said, “The number through pipes in 1,606 vil- wherever the tableau would go, This will promote industrial amendments to the Uttar of electric vehicles will increase lages of Mirzapur under the the people would show their investment in the state,” he said. Pradesh Electric Vehicle soon, so for the convenience of Central government's Har gratitude and enthusiasm by NOTICE Viewing a presentation on Manufacturing (EVM) Policy- the common people, adequate Ghar Nal Scheme. offering flowers. electric vehicles manufacturing 2019, the chief minister said as number of charging stations "The Yogi government The chief minister said Be it known to all that my presented by the Infrastructure the electric vehicle sector was should be established. These has also initiated several irri- that the construction of the H.No. 3/103 New Malhar Shara and Industrial Development a budding sector, it was neces- charging stations should also be gation projects in temple of Lord Ram at State Jankipuram Lucknow Department at his office, the sary to liberalise this policy and in parking areas and petrol Bundelkhand to support the Ayodhya marked the victory of * + # ( * + ( Allotment Letter & Possession chief minister said, “A Centre encourage mega investment. pumps should also be encour- farmers," a senior official faith after hundreds of years of % ! # Letter have been Lost, use of of Excellence will be established “This will give a boost to aged to set up charging sta- said. struggle and sacrifice of many , - .* +( , / 00 these papers will be illegal devotees. %! Jayajith K.P S/o Kunhikrishnan The tableau will be 3/103, Malhar Shara State brought from Delhi to whose song gained maximum Deepotsav depicted through Jankipuram Lucknow M: !* ..1 R Lucknow, passing through var- appreciation by the jury. earthen lamps and various sto- 9871988229 ious districts of the state. The Additional Chief Secretary ries from Ramayana along *4 Naresh Kumar Mangla's petition led to a her suffering injuries which were examined people will be able to have a (Information) Navneet Sehgal with a giant statue of sage bench cancelling the anticipatory bail at the Government Hospital, is a matter for close look of the tableau said that the tableau displayed Valmiki, NOTICE n the direction of the apex court, the granted by the Allahabad High Court to investigation." amidst chanting of Jai Shri a glimpse of Ram temple's rich Other murals depicting Osleuths of the Central Bureau of her father-in-law Dr SC Agarwal, his wife Turning attention to the probe done Ram and showering of flower heritage and culture. Nishadraj embracing Lord Investigation (CBI) in Lucknow registered Anita, other son Dr Amit Agarwal and his so far in the case, the apex court said, "The petals. "The portrayal of Ram Ram, Ahalya's salvation, a case in connection with the alleged killing wife Tulika Agarwal, all accused of tortur- investigation by the UP Police in the pre- Director Information and temple on such a huge occasion Hanuman bringing Sanjeevani Public Notice of Dr Dipti Agarwal over dowry in the ing the deceased for more dowry. sent case leaves much to be desired. Public Relations Shishir said is a matter of pride and booti, Jatayu-Rama dialogue, General public is informed that I Smt. Kusum Singh w/o Nirmal Singh rlo B Tajganj area of Agra. The Supreme Court, The deceased made telephone calls on Frowning at the suicide note being that this achievement was the immense happiness. Our Ashoka Vatika of the Lanka 43 Awas Vikas colony Unnao pur- while directing the CBI to investigate the August 3 last year to her parents, inform- leaked to the press by the police, the bench result of the teamwork and tableau showcased the ancient king were also brought alive in chased the House No. 282/2, Awas murder, had also cancelled the interim bail ing them that she has been assaulted for said, "The investigating officer has a duty combined efforts of the govern- heritage of the temple town, the tableau. Vikas Parishad area 36.175 sq.mtr sit- procured by the accused from the High the past few days and feared for her life. to investigate when information about the ment and the people of the revered by countless people The tableau was prepared uated at Awas Vikas Colony, Unnao Court. The apex court had issued the order By the time Mangla travelled from commission of a cognisable offence is state. across the country," he said. under the supervision of Vivid whose former deed which is in name of Shri Surendra Kumar Bajpai Slo in the third week of last year. Faridabad to Agra he found that his brought to their attention. Unfortunately, He also expressed gratitude The Ayodhya tableau also Company and the artists of Shivlal Bajpai allotted by Awas Vikas The apex court also frowned at the daughter had been brutally beaten for non- this role is being compromised by the man- to lyricist Virendra Singh, included snapshots of Mathura led by Sanjay Sharma. Parishad dated 31.03.2001 Book No. Agra police for leaking the suicide note to fulfillment of the demand for dowry. ner in which selective leaks take place in 1, Zild No. 1322/1404, Page No. the press and for attempting to discredit Mangla took the deceased to Sarvodaya the public realm... Having said this, we 213/433/442, document no. 1636 which was registered in Unnao Sub- the allegations against the accused doctor hospital at Faridabad for treatment where prima facie reject the insinuation that the 3 # & % ;'' '( #( Registrar Office with Allotment letter family. It said such leakages were neither she died on August 6. FIR had not doubted or referenced the sui- and position letter all original docu- fair to the accused, the victim nor to the He lodged an FIR after performing the cide note, despite its publication in the ments really lost somewhere investigation. last rites. He alleged that the accused had news media." *4 of Amethi district, police said he said, adding that the Kusum Singh "This is not fair to the accused because taken possession of the monies which were Acceding to the request of Mangla for on Thursday. The local police deceased's brother accused one it pulls the rug below the presumption of earned by the deceased and that she had an independent probe given the influence he dates of panchayat elec- claimed property dispute was Indu Prakash Singh alias Lallu OBITUARY innocence. It is not fair to the victims of been killed for dowry. of Agarwal family in Agra, the bench said, Ttions are yet to be behind the murder. Singh, with whom they had a crime, if they have survived the crime, and It may be mentioned that while can- "Having regard to the circumstances announced but the aspirants The body of Brijesh Singh, property dispute, of killing his where they have not, to their families. celling the anticipatory bail granted to which have emerged on the record, which have started flexing their mus- son of former gram pradhan brother. Neither the victims nor their families have Agarwal and his family members, the have been adverted to in the earlier part cles in an attempt to win the late Avadh Naresh Singh and a The family, however, a platform to answer the publication of Justice Chandrachud-led bench said, "The of the judgement, we are of the view that polls. resident of Bhulai ka Purva, alleged that political rivalry led lurid details about their lives and circum- FIR contains specific allegations against the it is necessary to entrust a further inves- With at least a dozen such was found in the neighbouring to the killing. stances," said a bench of Justices DY accused, commencing with the incident of tigation of the case to the CBI in exercise killings reported so far in the Fatau ka Purva early Thursday A case was registered in Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra and Indira October 2017 (when the girl was badly of the powers of this court under Article state, in a fresh incident, a 40- morning, Amethi ASP this regard and the body was Banerjee. beaten up). Whether such an incident, as 142 of the Constitution." year-old son of a former village Dayaram Saroj said. sent for post-mortem. Further While the husband of the deceased Dr reported by the deceased to the police on In this direction, now the CBI has reg- head was shot dead in the The body had bullet investigations are on in this Sumit Agarwal is in jail, her father Dr October 1, 2017 did take place, leading to istered a case and started investigation. Sangrampur police station area injuries on the head and chest, regard. $3-! #% %# %' !.$- *4 court, while releasing the couple, had # #(0 mentioned in the order that it was he National Human Rights unfortunate that innocent people had Lucknow (PNS): TCommission (NHRC) has taken spent five years behind the bars and the Veteran Congress *4 suo motu cognisance of a media report main accused was still free. Leader Pramod that after five years in jail in Agra dis- The court reportedly directed the Tiwari on Thursday n a big relief to the traders, the Yogi Adityanath trict for the crime they did not com- senior superintendent of police to take demanded Union Igovernment has decided to withdraw all the mit, a couple could not find their two action against the investigating officer Home Minister Amit FIRs that were registered against them during kids who had been reportedly sent to for his negligence. The court also rec- Shah's removal for the COVID-19 lockdown. some orphanage in their absence. ommended re-investigation of the case "allowing miscreants The Law and Justice Department has issued Considering it as a serious issue of on the basis of the available evidence, to enter Red Fort". a direction to the principal secretary to collect human rights violation, the NHRC to arrest the actual perpetrator. He also sought all information regarding the FIRs registered in ("# ) % & O(#) & issued notices to the chief secretary and It is specifically mentioned in the an explanation from the state during the lockdown and Law and ers. ** ( + , ) & ** DGP of Uttar Pradesh and sought a news report that the then sub-inspec- Prime Minister Narendra Modi over remarks of Justice Minister Brajesh Pathak has issued "Ordinary people will not have to face ( M/) ** L 1 O(# 2 3 4 detailed report in the matter within four tor, who was working with the inves- "pressure" mentioned by former Vice President directions in this regard here on Thursday. unnecessary problems due to the FIRs that were &% ( ) () + , weeks. The reports are to include the tigating officer, had admitted in the Hamid Ansari in his memoir 'By Many a Happy "The traders were demanding this for a long registered against them during the lockdown," "# 2 % ++ # / 2 5 6 , % 7* O enquiry and action taken, if any, court that he did not even try to find Accident' (Rupa Publications). time and taking it into consideration, the state he said. % % & *&* 6 L # / % against the police officers and the pub- out as to against whom the FIR was Claiming that what happened at Red Fort on government has taken a decision in this regard," With this decision, UP has become the first 2 5 6 4,& *&* 6 lic servants who were responsible to registered. Tuesday was an intelligence failure, Tiwari held Pathak said. state in the country to take back the FIRs reg- , , 8 O" / % L / % 29 ensure social security to the innocent As mentioned in the news report, the home minister responsible for two violent Besides the traders, the decision will pro- istered in connection with breaking the COVID- 51 :;<**=>7>>** =? &% + children of the victim couple. the victim, Narendra Singh, who was incidents in the national capital within a year. vide relief to thousands of labourers and farm- 19 protocols and lockdown. 5A ++ A* /1 &% ** ( + , ) 2 3 4 6 According to an official commu- earlier working as a teacher, has been , , A ( 6 niqué released on Thursday, the NHRC asking as to what was the fault of their 2 % / 29 51 observed that the gross negligence children, son aged 5 years and daugh- ::B**=>:C:** =; &% + 5A - ++ C> /1 ** ( */) committed by a public servant had dev- ter aged 3 years. The wife of Narendra 2 3 7* O % % %D 4 astated the entire family. The state Singh, who was also lodged in the jail / 6 , , *4 , + , 8 authorities, including the police and the with her husband, has reportedly writ- fourth presidential award. He from Mau and he completed O 9 E 6 + OF &% social welfare authorities of the district ten a letter to the senior superintendent has earlier been awarded ‘Sena his schooling from , , 8 Agra, acted in a reckless manner, of police of Agra to search their miss- etinal Surgeon Col Sanjay Medal’ and ‘Bar to Vishisht Prayagraj. O 9 E1 ::B**=>:C:** =; &% + 5A ++ C* /1 6 ** showing no respect towards the basic ing children. The couple never met RKumar Mishra was con- Seva Medal’ (VSM). 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At the meeting, the chief ttar Pradesh Chief minister was informed that UMinister Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh stood at the first has directed officials to com- position in the country in the plete the immunisation work of operation of Pradhan Mantri health workers by February 5 Jan Aushadhi Kendra scheme. and COVID-19 vaccination of Expressing satisfaction frontline workers in the over the achievement of the upcoming phase of the cam- state under the scheme, the paign after vaccination of chief minister asked officials to *1 +, &! & & & / ,%2 #3 1&$ 3 ! health workers. extend the Pradhan Mantri "All arrangements for vac- Jan Aushadhi Kendra scheme. *4 Singh insisted that there was no is a medical officer at the hos- Chief medical superinten- AK Singh said the weather cinated till 4:30 pm . cination of Covid frontline He said that new drug centres case of adverse reaction at any pital, received a vaccine jab on dent of Civil hospital Dr SK conditions did not impact the District Magistrate workers should be ensured in should be opened under it. total of 6,970 out of 14,311 vaccination booth on Thursday. Thursday. He said he had no Nanda said 40 out of 103 ben- vaccination drive in any way. Abhishek Prakash, who car- a timely manner by finalising "With this, on the one Ahealth workers (48.7 per At KGMU, 900 out of a side effects. Srinivas Meena eficiaries had been vaccinated “Weather conditions would ried out an inspection at the work of compiling the hand, medicines will be avail- cent) were administered the total of 1,800 were vaccinated (29), a staff nurse, was also vac- till 2 pm. He also received the have made a difference if the KGMU, said the vaccine shots database," he said. The chief able to the public in a better Covid vaccine shots at 43 vac- while 454 out of a total of 600 cinated and he said he faced no jab on Thursday. drive was meant for general were administered at 116 minister made these observa- and more convenient way at cination centres in Lucknow on at SGPGI and 294 out of 625 at problems after vaccination. Dr AS Khan from Civil public. These are health work- booths, with 100 booths in tions at a review meeting con- lower prices and, on the other, Thursday. RMLIMS. Chief medical superinten- hospital said he took the vac- ers who turn up at the hospi- urban area and 16 in rural vened at Lok Bhawan in the new employment opportunities Terming the figures satis- Singh carried out inspec- dent of Rani Laxmi Bai cine shot and encouraged tal in the morning on a daily areas. “The largest centre was state capital on Thursday. will also be created by the factory, district immunisation tions at various vaccination Hospital Dr Anil Arya said 43 others to get themselves basis,” he said. KGMU where there were 15 He said that all the actions operation of new drug centres," officer MK Singh said some of centres such as Vivekananda out of 96 health workers had vaccinated. “I told the employees that booths,” he said. under the COVID-19 vaccina- the chief minister said. the beneficiaries did not turn Polyclinic Institute of Medical been vaccinated by 1 pm. Arya, Secretary, Vivekananda they should get vaccinated SGPGI spokesperson said tion campaign should be done Medical Education up while others whose names Sciences and Balrampur who was on immuno-suppres- Polyclinic Institute of Medical because India has not seen the that 520 staffers turned up for according to the guidelines, Minister Suresh Khanna, were not on the list were eager Hospital among others. sants, said he took the vaccine Sciences, Swami second spike and it if we make vaccination but only 454 were standards and instructions Minister of State for Health to be vaccinated. He pointed Nodal officer for Covid jab because it was safe. “I am Muktinathananda (72) was also use of this opportunity, there vaccinated. ICU incharge Dr issued by the Government of Atul Garg, Chief Secretary RK out that Aanganwadi workers immunisation at Lok Bandhu taking immuno-suppressants administered the vaccine jab. “I won’t be a second spell,” he Tanmay Ghatak also received India. The chief minister also Tiwari, Infrastructure and did not show any better Hospital Dr Arun Tewari said because I have ulcerative coli- do not suffer from either said. the vaccine jab. “There was gave instructions to carry out Industrial Development response either. that the response was good and tis and that was why my daugh- hypertension or diabetes and Nodal officer for Covid only a slight soreness after I Covid testing at full capacity. Commissioner Alok Tandon, He said that on Friday, 58 beneficiaries had been vac- ter was telling me not to take have not tested positive for immunisation at KGMU Dr was vaccinated but I felt fine He said that the surveillance Additional Chief Secretary vaccination shots will be cinated till 1 pm. the vaccine, but I convinced Covid-19 till now,” he said. Nishant Verma said 800 out of and now I am waiting for the system and contact tracing (Home) Awanish Kumar administered at 104 booths. Dr Pankaj Gupta (35), who her,” he said. Director of RMLIMS Dr a total of 1,875 had been vac- next dose,” he said. process should be kept active. Awasthi, Director General of Instructing officials to effective- Police Hitesh C Awasthi, ly maintain the Covid hospitals, Additional Chief Secretary 12 & the chief minister also direct- (Finance) Sanjeev Mittal, ed officials to ensure availabil- Additional Chief Secretary ity of medicines, medical (Revenue) Renuka Kumar, *4 equipment and adequate sup- Additional Chief Secretary to ply of oxygen in the Covid hos- CM, SP Goel, Additional Chief he declining trend of coro- pitals. The chief minister Secretary (Health) Amit Tnavirus cases continued instructed authorities to run Mohan Prasad, Additional with 43 more testing positive in the Integrated Command and Chief Secretary (Medical Lucknow on Thursday. As many Control Center established in Education) Dr Rajneesh Dube, as 94 patients recovered, taking the districts. Additional Chief Secretary city’s the recovery figures to Buddh Nagar, 14 in Varanasi "Activities and campaigns (Panchayati Raj and Rural 78,779. The death toll stands at and 37 in Meerut, taking the should be constantly conduct- Development) Manoj Kumar 1,174 deaths while there are UP case tally to 5,99,624. ed to make people aware of the Singh, Additional Chief 1,323 active cases in the district. There were six deaths in the measures to save themselves Secretary (Agriculture) Devesh The fresh cases included state, including three in from COVID-19," he said. Chaturvedi, Principal Secretary five from Hazratganj, four each Lucknow and one each in "Online medical consulta- to the CM and Information from Chowk & Gomtinagar, Varanasi, Meerut and tion facilities should be made Sanjay Prasad, Principal and three each from Aliganj and Bulandshahr, taking the toll to available to more and more Secretary (Health) Alok Talkatora. In the state, 251 per- 8,642. Besides, 380 patients people through e-Sanjeevani Kumar, Secretary to CM Alok sons tested positive, including recovered, taking the number of app while spreading word Kumar and other senior offi- 24 in Kanpur, seven in recoveries to 5,84,752. There are about it widely," the chief min- cers were present. Ghaziabad, 10 in Gautam 6,230 active cases in the state. !"!$" %! & !!
*4 motorcycle-borne unidentified pay bills and meet other miscreants looted Rs 44,000 expenses,” he said. A team was wo bike-borne persons from an elderly man, who was formed to work out the case,” a Topened fire on a medical returning home in Talkatora police spokesman said. store owner and deprived him police station area along with Meanwhile, a 62-year-old of cash in PGI police station his son on Thursday after- woman died as she fell off a area on Wednesday night. As noon. A case was registered motorcycle and was run over per reports, Saurabh Kumar of after the police unsuccessfully by a speeding vehicle in Vrindavan Colony has a med- tried to dispute the victim’s Chinhat on Wednesday night. ical store in the area. Around claims. Hriday Narayan (65) of The victim was identified as 10:30 pm on Wednesday, he missed the target but my grip Rajajipuram (Sector-F), along Ramrati Nishad of Hasanganj reached his house after closing loosened and they sped off with his son Rajesh Verma, had locality. Reports said the the shop. He stopped his car at with it,” he said. A case was reg- gone to a bank in Aishbagh to woman, along with her son, the gate and took out a bag car- istered in this connection. withdraw money. Around 1:30 was returning home riding pil- rying cash and documents. Inspector, PGI, AK pm, he left for his house and lion on the motorcycle. When “As I was moving towards Dwivedi said the police have was attacked on a road stretch she reached Laulai village in the gate of my house, two bike- obtained CCTV footage in between Meena Bakery and Chinhat, her son lost control of borne persons screeched to a which the accused were seen SKD Academy. “The bike- the bike and she fell down. halt near me and one of them attacking the victim. “Teams borne miscreants snatched my Before she could get up, she tried to snatch my bag. have been formed to work out bag,” he said. He said he had was run over by a speeding However, I offered resistance the case and nab the miscre- withdrawn Rs 42,000 from his unidentified vehicle. She was and the other person opened ants,” he said. bank account while he already rushed to RMLIMS where she fire on me. Luckily, the bullet In another incident, two had Rs 2,000 in cash. “I had to was declared brought dead. # *4 and told her that he was unmarried, even though he man was arrested for sex- was married and had two chil- Aually exploiting a girl after dren. He then sexually exploit- hiding his marital status even ed the girl. though he is married and has During his intimacy with two children. A case was reg- the girl, he stealthily clicked istered in this connection at some photos and started threat- Gomti Nagar Vistar police sta- ening to upload the same on tion. Inspector Akhilesh social media when his marital Pandey said the accused, iden- status was exposed. He later got tified as Virendra Bahadur of fake divorce papers made. Gonda, was a student of However, in due course of Lucknow University and he time, the girl came to know that came in contact with the girl at Virendra had not got divorce that time. his first wife, and she demand- Virendra later started ed an explanation. It led to a teaching at a college in Gonda verbal spat during which and also remained in touch Virendra abused the victim with the girl. “He met the girl and thrashed her. $ ' !"% ") !$!"* Lucknow (PNS): Chief also increase,” he said. He Commissioner of Railway added that the CCRS will con- Safety (CCRS) SK Pathak con- duct an inspection of overhead ducted an inspection of the electrification work on Janghai overhead electrification work Jafrabad railway tracks on on Phaphamau-Pratapgarh Friday. During the inspection, and Chilbila Sultanpur railway the trains were run at the tracks under the Lucknow maximum speed and various division of Northern Railway aspects related to it were stud- on Thursday. ied by a team accompanying DRM, NR (Lucknow divi- the CCRS. The team also sion), Sanjay Tripathi said the inspected the OHE run of goods and passenger arrangements. trains will be more punctual The Lucknow division of and smooth on these tracks NR is planning to increase the once the work is approved by speed of the trains on the CCRS. “With the use of elec- above-mentioned tracks. tric engines, the speed of trains Under the scheme, the work running on these tracks will was approved earlier. !" # $
+ $ , " -! !*&:-*;( & ) 1 2 & Road Campus won the second Areeb Zia Khan, a class XI City Montessori School prize for its drill ‘Corona / !, 0 student of City has been awarded seven prizes Fighters’ and Kanpur Road Montessori for items, including the tableau, Campus won the third prize for *4 annually. Glaucoma is the sec- vices to patients, the Glaucoma School, Aliganj presented by teams of its vari- its BagPipe band. The CMS ond most common cause of Clinic of Ophthalmology Campus I, has ous campuses. While the team tableau has been awarded the anuary was observed as the blindness worldwide. About department at KGMU is com- set a record of Aliganj Campus-I has been third prize at the parade. Jmonth of spreading glauco- 20% of the glaucoma-affected mitted to spreading awareness with his score awarded the first prize for its ma-related awareness among population resides in India and educating patients. of 1,580 out of march-past, patients visiting the and according to studies, 80 Head of the department Dr 1,600 in the Rajendra Nagar Ophthalmology department at million people were projected Apjit Kaur said January is the American SAT. He attributed Campus-I has been KGMU amidst vaccination of to be affected by glaucoma month earmarked by All-India his success to his hard work awarded the first Covid warriors. A senior doc- worldwide till last year. In spite Ophthalmological Society to and long hours of practice prize for its drill tor from the department said of advances in technology, spread glaucoma awareness apart from guidance provided ‘Tiranga Jhukne Na that during the entire month, about 90% of patients remain among people. In the process, & *&%0 Manish Vardhan Singh and by teachers. He will now appear Denge’. Gomti patients were educated regard- undiagnosed until a late stage. the faculty members have been Archery Club was inaugu- others. “We felt the need to for Advance Placement (AP) Nagar Campus-II ing various aspects related to This is a challenging situation involved in radio talks and rated at the Archery ground, establish the club as it’s not only and SAT Subject Test in 2021. has won the second glaucoma. as blindness due to glaucoma OPD activities to spread aware- Colvin Taluqdars’ College, on a sport but it also symbolises It may be mentioned that SAT prize for its flag “Relatives of glaucoma is irreversible unlike cataract ness. She said that between Thursday. The club was inau- the ways that are used to reach is a standard for admission to march while Indira patients were screened for glau- and refractive errors,” he March 7 and 13, the depart- gurated by president of British an objective with focus on var- the prestigious universities and Nagar Campus has coma and all patients aged explained. ment will also celebrate ‘World Indian Association Raja Anand ious aspects of life. This is the colleges in the US which cov- won the second above 40 years were advised to He stated that in continued Glaucoma Week’ to promote Singh.The inauguration cere- spirit which we want to incul- ers about 150 million students prize for its cultur- get their eye examination done efforts to provide the best ser- awareness among the masses. mony was also attended by col- cate in our students,” principal every year from all over the al item ‘Swachh Jal, lege’s secretary-cum-manager of the college said. world. Swasth Kal’. Station
Lucknow (PNS): Students of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical 331456, University (AKTU) have been selected in TCS through the , P ,4 /P & #, & % , University Industry Interface + " ! ! ?? Centre should intervene... ment, Savadi said: “Until Sankalp’ (Maharashtra- Sena’s minister Eknath Shinde Pending a final Supreme court Mumbai is made part of Karnataka Border Dispute: and NCP’s minister Chhagan resh sparks were witnessed ruling on the dispute , the Karnataka, I urge the central Struggle and Resolve), com- Bhujbal, to speed up the pend- Fin the vexed Maharashtra- Karnataka Government government to declare it as a piled and edited by Dr Deepak ing litigation in the Supreme Cell. Media incharge Asheesh by TCS, 1,554 students of Karnataka border dispute on renamed Belgaum as Belagavi, Union Territory. Now that we Pawar, the Maharashtra gov- Court over the Maharashtra- Mishra said that around 1,554 AKTU were selected. Thursday over Karnataka’s which was then declared as the are asking for Mumbai, things ernment’s officer on special Karnataka border dispute. students from various insti- Students of the 2020 and Deputy Chief Minister Laxman second capital. A Vidhana will get even”. duty on the border dispute Wednesday was not the tutes of the technical univer- 2021 batches have been Savadi’s demand that Mumbai Soudha was built and then a Alluding to the issue. first occasion when Uddhav sity have been selected in the selected in the pool place- be declared a Union Territory legislature session was held.. Maharashtra-Karnataka bor- Meanwhile, in line with the had rooted for declaration of pool placement drive of TCS. ment drive,” he said. pending its inclusion in south- The Centre needs to take an der dispute, Savadi said: “We promise made by it after Marathi-speaking areas in “Students of various affiliated Mishra said that the stu- ern state, even as the Uddhav impartial view of the issue”. condemn the Maharashtra assuming office in the state in Karnataka as a Union Territory institutes had registered for the dents of AKTU have been Thackeray Government decid- “There are Kannada schools chief minister’s statement. The November 2019, the MVA gov- as a Union Territory, pending pool placement drive of TCS. selected on a package rang- ed to speed up the pending lit- and organisations in Mahajan report is final. We are ernment reiterated that it a verdict in the border dispute Students were sorted through ing from Rs 3.6 lakh to Rs 7 igation in the Supreme Court Mumbai...the Government here confident that the Supreme would work towards pushing case between the two states. an online test. The selection lakh. “Efforts are being over the border dispute always supports them....does Court will rule in our favour as for an early resolution to the The Sena chief had made a process was completed made by AKTU to commit between the states. the Karnataka Government sup- well. The demand of the peo- Maharashtra Karnataka- similar demand in August through technical and HR to placements through the A day after Uddhav port Marathi schools in ple in our region (Mumbai- Karnataka border dispute. 2014. The Sena chief’s demand rounds. In the result declared University Industry demanded that the Marathi- Belgaum?.”Shiv Sena chief Karnataka) is that since we Uddhav chaired the high- had come ahead of the Interface Cell. Despite the speaking areas along the spokesperson Sanjay Raut asked. have been part of it, we, too, level meeting on the Supreme Court hearing a peti- Covid-19 pandemic and Maharashtra-Karnataka bor- A Rajya Sabha member, should have our right on Maharashtra-Karnataka tion filed by the Karnataka gov- lockdown, students are der in “Belgaum, Karwar, Raut asked Savadi to come to Mumbai”. boundary dispute in which ernment seeking to restrain being provided easy employ- Nippani, Bidar” be declared as Mumbai and speak to the Earlier on Wednesday, state’s advocate general Maharashtra from setting up a ment opportunities through a Union Territory (UT) pend- Kannada industrialists and Uddhav had said: “Pending a Ashutosh Kumbhakani was Marathi-speaking school in virtual placement drives,” ing a final ruling by the hoteliers here and know their final ruling by the Supreme present. Legal expert and the disputed border area. he said. Supreme Court in the border opinion. Court in the border dispute Advocate Shivaji Jadhav and While issuing a notice on He added that nearly dispute case, Savadi made an Hitting out Savade for his case between the two states, the senior advocate in Supreme the Siddaramaiah dispensa- 3,000 students got jobs in 91 outlandish claim that Mumbai controversial statement, NCP’s Karnataka Government went Court Raju Ramachandran tion’s plea to the Maharashtra drives organised by AKTU. be declared as an UT pending chief spokesperson Mahesh ahead and renamed Belgaum also attended the meeting from government, a SC bench head- Currently, NTR, Gain Site, its inclusion in Karnataka. Tapase wanted to know and also declared it as its sec- New Delhi via video-confer- ed by Chief Justice R M Lodha JTG, Hexa, HCL, and AVL In their swift reaction to whether the Maharashtra’s BJP ond capital. It also construct- encing. had on August 1 2014 placement drives are in Savadi’s statement, the ruling leadership agreed with what the ed a legislature building there Uddhav, NCP chief Sharad expressed concern over the process. Shiv Sena and NCP Karnataka deputy chief minis- and held a session. Isn’t this Pawar and other members of a Karnataka police allegedly Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi ter’s statement “The deputy contempt of court? All coordination committee – beating Marathi-speaking pop- (MVA) hit out at the chief minister of a BJP ruled Marathi-speaking areas occu- Chhagan Bhujbal and Eknath ulation after some snaps of the Karnataka’s Deputy Chief state has demanded that pied by Karnataka should be Shinde — also felt that a solid incidents were placed before it. Minister for his “questionable” Mumbai be part of Karnataka. declared union territories until legal position should be put up “If the state acts in such a statement. Maharashtra’s I would like state BJP president the Supreme Court gives its before the apex court. manner then nothing can be Deputy Chief Minister and Chandrakant Patil and leader final verdict on their jurisdic- It may be recalled that on more serious,” the bench had senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar of opposition in Assembly tion” Uddhav made this state- December 7, 2019, the Shiv said, while granting six weeks said that the Centre should Devendra Fadnavis clarify their ment while releasing a book, Sena-led MVA government time to the Maharashtra gov- OO GG + intervene in the matter. “When stand on Savde’s statement. ‘Maharashtra Karnataka had appointed a co-ordina- ernment to respond to the G J = %E9 two states are at dispute, the Reacting to Uddhav’s state- Simawad: Sangharsh Ani tion committee, headed by notice. # ((>) = %M B:= (% (O)) ,C*C*=C>) N /9 M9J=O ) M0 + >AC - () 1 ( # 5%3 ( > % +N M0 *> AA &G R S 9 Kolkata: Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Thousands of farmers, protesting against the = +E 4 ! Adhir Chowdhury claimed on Thursday that new agricultural laws, had clashed with the police www.etender.up.nic.in T C?*> intelligence failure on the part of the Delhi Police on January 26. Many of them, driving tractors, C*C> O 1 4 Centre was “aggressively” was to blame for the chaos and violence at Red reached the Red Fort and scaled the walls of the >** M using its central agencies-CBI Fort on January 26. monument. Some even hoisted flags on the ( *> ( ( U* >***** ongress leader Rahul and the Enforcement He also cast doubt on the Centre’s intention, domes and placed the flagstaff at the ramparts T = 5 % 6 CGandhi on Thursday con- Directorate (ED)-against stating that the Union government probably did of the monument, where the national flag is T C<*CC*C> ><** 4 1 tinued to attack the Centre opposition party ruled govern- not do much to avert violence as it “might have unfurled by the prime minister on Independence (C) = %M BB7= ((O)) over the three farm laws and ments, there was no such pres- wanted to take advantage of the situation”. Day. PTI ,C*C*=C>) N /9 M9J=V ) claimed most farmers were not sure on left ruled Kerala where M0 + >AC +N aware of details of the bills and the assembly polls are only WG &% >AC +N if they did, there would have months away. XY W G &% H G ( MJY been an agitation throughout “In every opposition party = +E the country. ruled states, CBI and ED are 4 www.etender.up.nic.in Referring to the con- used aggressively by the T C?*>C*C> O tentious central farm laws, he BJP.There is no such thing in >C< M said it was the “latest deadly Kerala. There is no such pres- ( *> / ( ( assault” on the farmers. sure on the Kerala govern- >)7****) T = 5 A day after violence dur- ment. CBI and ED are very % 6 T C<*CC*C> ><** ing the farmers’ tractor rally in relaxed on the cases here,” 4 1 Z L 9 = % Delhi, Gandhi had appealed to Gandhi said. “You go through E = the Narendra Modi govern- newspaper reports.Does the /G 9 + &% ment on Wednesday to repeal, BJP attack the Congress more www.etender.up.nic.in K( 1 what he claimed were, “anti- or the CPI(M)? Does the ( 2 9 agriculture” laws. Prime Minister attack the 5 = 6 5 = % “Most of the farmers are Chief Minister of Kerala or ,54 ( not aware of the details of the does he attack the leader- 2 1 ( 6 6 farm bills.Because if they did, shipof the Congress party?” he O E 8+( # there would have been an agi- asked, apparently suggesting G J 4& 1 Z % tation throughout the coun- that the saffron party was J G M & L G try,” he said,addressing a UDF going soft on the left front in M # &1 ( 29 convention on Thursday at the southern state. Continuing 5+ N /9 9J O6 * D* Kalpetta in Wayanad, his Lok to target the Centre over the G + * 2 Sabha constituency, on the farm laws,Gandhi alleged the %*=>>> >>:) 5 /9 5) 5 second day of his two-day basic idea was to hand over the M9J = II) ) M0 E% = visit to poll- bound Kerala. agricultural system of the >77 % C?>C> /G % 4 #&% He also alleged that while country to three or four busi- the BJP Government at the nessmen.
Office of the Superintending Enginer, Prayagraj Circle, PWD, Prayagraj (U.P.) $ " $/ !-" * Notice Inviting E-Tenders No. : 610/10 * D**,21 Date : 19-01-2021 ) "," Q'"! & 3 1- The S.E., Prayagraj Circle, U.P.P.W.D, on behalf of Governor of Uttar Pradesh invites the percentage rate online bids from the eligible and approved Contractors registered with UP PWD, class A, B and C as the case may be. The bidder may submit bids for any or all of the works. Bidder are advised to note the minimum qualification criteria specified in clause 3 of the instructions to Bidders to qualify for the award of the contract. & %% media. He said that the 2- List of Tender invited 4* Union Government was Sl. District Name of work Estimat- Bid Cost of Time of Address of Address Address Address No. ed Cost Security Bid Comple- Executive of Superi- of Chief of D.M. portraying the farmers as (Rs. in (Rs. Docum- tion Engineer ntending Engineer alim Madavoor, nation- Khalistani terrorists since Lacs) Lac) ents (Month) Executing Engineer (Rs.) the work Sal president of the most of them were from 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Loktantrik Yuva Janata Dal Punjab. “Had the agitating * * 6 / 8 (LYJD), has alleged that farmers were Muslims, the the Centre was trying to Government would have 1 D* 5 + JD 4 90.00 650000.00 2000+300 3 Month & *&#* / +GST break the farmers’ agita- portrayed them as 8 tion with the help of RSS Pakistani terrorists,” he 2 D* 4 *G * J 50.50 452500.00 2000+300 3 Month and other Sangh Parivar charged. 5 % +GST (U.P,) / 8 (U.P.) elements. Salim asked the Centre Prayagraj D.M. Prayagraj Circle, P.W.D., Superintending Cheif Engineer, Construction Mela), PWD,
Prayagraj (U.P.) “Inhuman methods to withdraw the Farm Bills Prayagraj, Zone, 3 D* &*4 * 4 62.00 510000.00 2000+300 3 Month Prayagraj P.W.D., Engineer, Prayagraj Engineer, Division-4 (Kumbh 8 / 8 +GST Executive Engineer, are being used by the if it has at least a little con- 8 Narendra Modi cern for the farmers in the 3 Time allowed for completion of each work is as mentioned in column no.7, including rainy season. Government to break the country. The Loktantrik 4 Website http://etender.up.nic.in may be referred for detailed terms and conditions of the Invitation for Bids (IFB)4. Website http://etender.up.nic.in may be referred for detailed terms and conditions of the Invitation for Bids (IFB) agitation by the poor farm- Yuva Janata Dal leader 5 Bid document with detailed terms and conditions will be available online on website http://etender.up.nic.in from 01-02-2021 to 08-02-2021 upto 12:00 Hours. ers in the country. Electric who had been touring Bids must be submitted online only at e-tendering portal of http://etender.up.nic.in on or before 12:00 Hours on 08-02-2021. Technical Bid received online will be opened on 08-02-2021 at 02:00 Hours. and drinking water supply Punjab and Haryana as 6 The prospective bidders who do not posses Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) must get the same issued from approved agencies before submission of bids. After uploading all the information & documents on Prahan shall have to dowload technical sheet E1, after submitting Scan copy of technical sheet E1 shall be has been disconnected and part of his initiative to get then upload on a e-tender portal http://etender.up.nic.in by the bidder. Bidder shall not upload any document other than technical sheet E1 on e-tender portal. Sangh Parivar activists information from Ground If the bidder is uploading any document other than technical sheet E1 on e-tender portal the document uploaded on a tender portal shall not be considered for technical evaluation and claim of contractor in this regard shall not be enterained. have been fielded by the Zero said that the mood of 7. The prospective Bidders have to upload all the basic information and required document on Prahari as per Go no 879 (1)/23-7-202 date 25-08-2020 2(2) and Centre to create confu- the nation was totally 2(3) given in Prahari in detail. If a bidder does not upload information and document on Prahari technical evaluation of the tender shall not be done and the bid- der will be responsible for that and the Contractor will be Considered as Non-Responsive. sion among the striking against Prime Minister (Ashok Kumar Dwivedi) UP 159466 Date 27.01.2021 Superintending Engineer farmers,” he said in a state- Narendra Modi and Home I G www.upgov.nic.in K( 1 Prayagraj Circle, U.P. PWD, Prayagraj ment released to the Minister Amit Shah. !" # $ 5 & !'*.Ahmedabad) remained till 12:32 pm on the democratic era, Kalpavasi Agni Purana and Skanda made satvik food, 9- participat- ' & 7 5 0 and 6E-897(Bengaluru). January 28. Throughout the comes here after wishing for Purana have the glory of ing in satsang, Abstaining from Besides, foggy conditions day, there was Gurupashaya merit. They do not care about Kalpavas. It is reported that in violence, -Staying away from he continuous dense foggy have also affected the life at the Nakshatra and Sarvartha Amrit convenience, nor worry about Magh month in Prayagraj, the luxury, Sleeping on the ground Tconditions till the late internationally famous 84-odd Siddhi Yoga. There were also chaos. The feeling is just that deity comes to Prayagraj from among others. morning hours for the last Ganga ghats as only thin atten- many days have affected the dance of visitors was seen there normal life badly here on especially during the morning Thursday, slowing down the hours. 6777 speed of trains and road trans- However, during the day portation apart from delaying hours the number of visitors the arrivals of several flights. has increased sharply when Three flights have been can- the tourists and others were ' & planted this time at the time of vaccination with the people was conducted in the celled due to foggy conditions. seen enjoying boating and Community Health Centre identity card which they had district. The number of infect- However, the local residents glancing the beautiful flying of s many as 7,000 health located in all the blocks of provided at the time of regis- ed persons was 25, providing have heaved a sign of relief dur- migrated Siberian birds. In Aworkers in 40 health cen- Gangapar and Yamunapar. tration. relief to the Health department ing afternoon hours when there 4 ! view of spreading of bird flu in tres in the district were vacci- While the city’s government Vaccination Nodal Officer and city residents. Of the 15 was a bright sunshine. parts of the country, the district nated here on Thursday. hospitals SRN, Colvin, Dr Rahul Singh said that after people who beat corona, five According to information administration has already Achieving the target on time Dufferin, Beli, Railway the second shipment of vaccine, patients were discharged from received from Lal Bahadur Three of them were cancelled arrived behind their sched- imposed ban on offering grains was a big challenge for the Hospital, Kamla Nehru there was now enough dose various Covid hospitals. and 10 Shastri International Airport, and they were SG-971 from uled arrivals were SG-250, G8- to these birds and recently by Health department, so the sys- Memorial Trust Hospital, reserve. The time to complete people completed home isola- Babatpur, several flights sched- Ahmedabad, SG-295 from 573, G8-349, SG-704, SG-257 doing so, Indian cricket team tem of vaccinating 100 people Nazareth, Jeevan Jyoti, Narayan the first phase was shorter and tion. uled to arrive here during Delhi and G8-406 from (all from Mumbai), 6E-2136, opener Shikhar Dhawan had in each session had been Hospital, Vatsalya, Phoenix, the health care worker was CMO said that the number morning hours were delayed. Bengaluru. The flights which 6E-2086 (both from Delhi), stirred up the hornet’s nest. changed to 125. While review- Saket, Yashlok, Narayan more, hence the number of of active patients of Covid is ing on Wednesday evening, the Swaroop, Prayag Hospital were beneficiaries had been continuously decreasing in the high officials said that all those also set up. increased each day. district. This figure now comes nominated in the online regis- Vaccines have been sent 25 NEW CASES: A total of to 312. tration had come to the venue amid police security only on 25 new cases of COVID-19 At the same time, the max- #7 ! for getting the vaccine. January 26 in the community were detected in the Prayagraj imum 28 infected patients are This was the second day in health centres where there was district in the last 24 hours on admitted to L3 SRN Hospital. the first phase of vaccination. a cold chain facility and it was Wednesday night.. About 15 15 patients are being treated at ' & 7 5 0 the Chief Minister (CM) Yogi imprisonment for extortion or ‘Then why these extra harsh On January 22, 3,121 people sent to hospitals in urban areas people beat corona. No patient Kalindipuram Covid Care Adityanath to save the interests for dangerous driving that can tobacco control measures have had come for vaccination on Thursday morning. died of corona infection for the Centre, 20 at Beli and 14 n response to the call given and livelihoods of around 10 cause death, this is the extreme become more important than whereas earlier on January 16, Messages have been sent to third consecutive day. patients at United Medicity. So Iby Federation of Retailer lakh micro retailers and 60 of the extremes. This puts other health issues like fighting 425 health care workers had the mobile numbers of the According to CMO Dr far 21,343 people have been Association of India (FRAI), a lakhs dependants in the state. paan, bidi and cigarette sellers deadly diseases such as coron- given vaccines on the launch- health workers to be vaccinat- Prabhakar Rai, on Sunday cured by staying in home iso- body represents about four Speaking on the occasion, in the same crime list catego- avirus, diabetes, obesity, men- ing occasion. Vaccines were ed. All of them had reached the night, a corona testing of 7,794 lation in the district. crore micro, small and medium FRAI member and president of ry as a person voluntarily tal health, and diseases caused retailers from across the coun- Varanasi Paan Shop Owners throwing acid on someone or by rising air pollution etc. try, the local members staged Association Siyaram Verma causing death by negligence etc’, Unlike coronavirus, policy a protest at Krantipalli Park in urged the PM to instruct the he said, questioning how can changes like these are totally in !, , Vinayaka (Kamachha area) ministry concerned to imme- anybody be so insensitive while the hands of our policy mak- here on Thursday, appealing to diately roll back the proposed drafting the amendment ers and should be given a seri- the Prime Minister (PM) COTPA amendments as they towards poor, marginalised ous human consideration,’ he ' & Puraskar-2021. ties like Khelo India, youth encourage budding gymnasts Narendra Modi, to intervene are extremely harsh. ‘By mak- people who are struggling to said, adding that the coron- After the video-confer- games, Fit India movement, as they are hesitant thinking and order a recall of the pro- ing age old trade practices like earn their daily living? avirus triggered lockdowns and ity-based artistic gymnast encing at Collectorate-based Beti Padhao-Beti Bachao and there is not much scope in posed 2020 amendments in the selling loose cigarettes a cogniz- According to him, already economic destruction has fur- CMohammad Rafey, who National Informatics Centre is promoting sports,’ Rafey gymnastics, said Rafey. COTPA law which threaten to able offence and an imprison- India has the toughest tobacco ther damaged the economic has been awarded Pradhan (NIC), Prayagraj, Rafey, who added. ‘Prime Minister congratu- further attack the livelihoods of ment of seven years for small control laws and current laws condition of small retailers Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar- had won a medal in junior Many people in our coun- lated all awardees. Interaction petty retailers selling tobacco violations makes small traders have only helped illicit and and any further adverse policy 2021 for exceptional abilities Asian Games held in Mongolia try still do not know about with him has given me fresh and related products across look like heinous criminals. smuggled cigarettes to grow which destabilises their busi- and outstanding accomplish- in 2019, said, ‘I feel honoured gymnastics at a time when energy to achieve my goals,’ the country. They also urged Compared to a two-year benefiting anti-social elements. ness activity will be devastating. ments in the fields of sports, on being selected for the Deepa Karmakar, Mohd Anas said Rafey who has won 50 was delighted and thrilled after Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal and Ashish Kumar have par- medals at national level and is a virtual interaction with Prime Puraskar. It was a great ticipated in international undergoing training in Pune. Minister Narendra Modi moment for me when I inter- events like Olympics. I also Rafey started learning - " 73839 recently. acted with the PM. He is the want to represent my country gymnastics at the age of five Rafey (17) was one among biggest leader of the world.’ in the 2024 Paris Olympics and got the opportunity to the five children from Uttar ‘PM Modi is a great leader and want to win gold, he fur- represent the country in Junior ' & 7 5 0 several heads. Responding on ruling party and opposition Responding to a question Pradesh selected for the as he is doing a lot for young- ther added. Asian Games in 2019 and the objection, the authority of on various issues for almost of a member, the chief tax offi- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal sters and offering opportuni- There is an urgent need to won a bronze medal. midst the objection raised corporation gave the COVID- three and half hours but cer PK Dwivedi informed, in Aby corporators for showing 19 pandemic a reason behind despite this, the House the GIS Survey, around 2.45 low income in several heads, the low income. When the approved the revised lakh buildings have been iden- the Mini House of Varanasi members raised the matter of budget of 675.59 crore for tified and a report regarding Municipal Corporation (VMC) difference of 8 crore between the financial year of 2020- this will be furnished soon. # & gave its nod to the revised bud- the budget passed by executive 2021. The corporation earned a rev- get of 675.59 crore for the committee and put up before During the discussion, the enue of 25 lakh from 31 financial year of 2020-2021. the meeting, the authority members levelled charge of unipoles, out of 76 unipoles, ALLAHABAD (PNS): North revenue earned in 2019-20. ing of automatic signalling in many years. He used to run The Mini House met on made it clear that the addi- corruption on the expenditure during last four months Central Railway is making Under leadership of General 38Kms section have been com- Tavera car running and farm- Wednesday and the meeting tional budget of 8 crore of in the realisation of house tax though the corona period holistic and sustained efforts to Manager Vinay Kumar pleted and 47 passenger trains ing to eke out his living. A fight witnessed discussion among the corporation’s quota sanc- and water tax. The Municipal affected the revenue. improve freight loading and Tripathi, North Central switched from diesel traction to with Sunil and his aunt's son corporators of ruling BJP and tioned by the 15th State Commissioner Gaurang Rathi Vice Chairman Narsingh mobility of trains. Important Railway is further upscaling electric traction. With compre- Lalu, Sandeep and Pradeep, opposition including SP, Finance Commission, has informed that the matter of Das, Brajesh Srivastava, steps taken to bring impetus to loading performance and 1.36 hensive mobility improvement took place on Thursday after- Congress and BSP for almost also been included in the corruption has been taken Prashant Singh and others freight loading over NCR million tonnes freight has been efforts, North Central Railway noon over exchange of money. three and five hours. budget put up before the into cognizance and the FIR joined the discussion during include improvements in 17 loaded so far in January is maintaining average speed of Then some elders did a pan- A number of corporators House. would be lodged against the the meeting. The Mayor goods sheds; finalisation of 12 2021which is 37% higher as 44.49 Kmph for goods trains in chayat of the families explain- of opposition parties raised The heated discussion was guilty by making inquiry into Mridula Jaiswal chaired the station to station (STS) freight compared to loading in Jan’ 2020-21which is an improve- ing it. It is alleged that when the objection on low income in seen among the members of the matter. meeting. rebate proposals for addition- 2020. On the front of mobili- ment of 85% over 2019-20. quarrel broke out again, the al and incremental traffic; for- ty, sectional speed on trunk YOUTH KILLED: A 26- three brothers beat Sunil with mation of BDUs at divisional routes between Ghaziabad-Pt. year-old youth was killed by his lathis and left him badly and HQ level; addition of new Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. kins over a transaction of injured. After some time, he traffic streams like Fly-ash and Palwal-Lalitpur has been money in Saidpur village, was taken to Swaroop Rani + ' from Udaipura siding, sand increased to 130 Kmph, under the Kareli police station. Nehru Hospital where he died from Jhansi division, food- Lalitpur-Bina section upgrad- The police have arrested one of in the evening. Then aunt's grains from Mathura, Rayaru, ed to 120 Kmph and sectional the accused. Search is on to boys went to Ghurpur with ' & 7 5 0 ative and the number remained reports received were 5,88,240 tests continued and all the 120 Panki Dham, Iradatganj and speed of Manikpur-Link junc- arrest others accused involved Sunil's body. When the family at 18,441 and 2,965 respective- and the results of 4,518 are tests were found negative at Naini, tractors from ICD Dadri tion increased to 110 kmph. in this connection. According members came to know about s many as eight new ly. The total number of patients awaited. Out of them, 5,66,366 SSPG Hospital Kabirchaura etc. With these initiatives, Speed on mainline and passen- to police the prima facie it it, they reached the Ghurpur ACOVID-19 patients have who have been recovered so far were negative, while 21,874 apart from 33 at CHC Shivpur, North Central Railway in cur- ger running loop lines doubled appears that the incident took police station. When the Kareli been detected in the district on is 21,406, leaving 94 active were positive. 47 at Vivekanand Hospital rent financial year has loaded from earlier 15 kmph to 30 place over a transaction of police got information, one Thursday, increasing the total cases. The recovery rate is The total number of sam- Bhelupur, 150 at LBS Hospital 13.17 million tonnes freight as kmph and speed limit on three money. Police have filed a case Sub Inspector and two consta- number to 21,876. No casual- 97.85 per cent while the mor- ples collected was 6,15,929. Ramnagar and 133 at SSH against loading of 12.17 million permanent speed restrictions against three persons on the bles went to Ghurpur and the ty has been reported during the tality rate is 1.71 per cent. Earlier, a female aged 63 from BHU. tonnes in the same period of has been relaxed. Important basis of a complaint being body was sent to the post- day and the death toll has In the first report of the Bansphatak area succumbed to Along with this, samples of last financial year. Till works like Yard remodelling at given by the victim's family mortem house. Kareli police remained at 376. During the day, six positive patients were COVID-19 at Sir Sundarlal 100 from SSPG, 38 from December 2020, originating 4 stations; replacement of old members. Son of Abhay Raj, had filed a murder case against day, not a single patient either found out of 1,374 reports Hospital (SSH), Banaras Hindu Vivekanand Hospital and 100 freight revenue of NCR is mechanical signalling with resident of Sendhuar village of Lalu, Sandeep and Pradeep on from home isolation or from received. University (BHU). Meanwhile, from SSH BHU have been sent 1280.72 crore which up by modern Electronic Interlocking Ghurpur, Sunil lived at his written complaint made by the hospital was declared neg- Till then, the total test mass / group corona antigen for RTPCR investigation. 28.4% as compared to freight at 12 stations and commission- aunt's house in Saidpur for Sunil's family members. !" # $ 6 : 8PSS@TQPI9@IU -. /#0 was celebrated in the district with enthusiasm. The main function held at Police Lines. UP P Ajay Kumar Singh inspected the Jigna Minister of State for Energy Rama Shankar Singh .!# Spolice station on Wednesday. He received a Patel who was chief guest at the event inspect- feedback about the area and directed the cops ed the parade and paid tributes to those who had to remain updated with information as well as sacrificed their lives for the nation. Enumerating ' & 4 5 ongoing activities. He inspected the records, office, the achievements of the government he said that store, it was working with the motto of ‘Sabka Saath, eputy Chief Minister kitchen, Sabka Vikas Aur Sabka Vishwas.’ He said it was DKeshav Prasad Maurya, mess, bar- owing to the good governance of the government while inspecting the new ter- racks etc that the public was witnessing construction of minal building of the upcom- andgood roads, proper power supply, better law and ing Kanpur airport, said directed order condition, action against the criminals with- Kanpur Nagar was the back- to accord out any discrimination, irrigation facility at each bone of the state and thus it priority to field etc. The minister handed over awards and deserved the best air connec- sanitation. certificates to cops and social workers who per- tivity for economic growth. He made formed very well throughout the year and helped He said Kanpur was once it clear that filth at any corner would not be tol- in proper policing. The programme was attend- known as the Manchester of erated. Giving tips for effective policing the SP ed by the divisional commissioner, IG police, the East and the UP govern- said that keeping an eye on all types of criminals administrative officers and judicial officers, ment was committed to reviv- was the way to control crime. He said that even including DJ Lal Chand Gupta. Besides, chairman ing the pristine glory of this petty disputes should be tackled effectively. He Manoj Jaiswal hoisted the national flag at Nagar industrial city of the state. directed the cops to tighten the noose around the Palika Parishad building. Besides chairman, Maurya said the progress criminals. SHO Pranay Prasoon Srivastava along Cooperative Bank Rajendra Singh, hoisted the flag of Kanpur had a direct impact with staff was present during the inspection. at the Cooperative Bank building where vice- on the development of the TRIBUTES PAID: The 72nd Republic Day chairman Amit Singh too addressed the function. state which then reaches the entire country. He said the UP govern- '- -" ment had placed the con- struction of the Kanpur air- 8PSS@TQPI9@IU '()*+, chairperson, Dr Sunita Kumari, port on its priority list and Lakshmi Dubey, heads of soon the city would have the he Northern Coalfields Limited department of headquarter, best connectivity to the T(NCL) celebrated the 72nd officers and employees from important cities of the coun- Republic Day with enthusiasm. Its different areas of NCL were also try for its economic growth. Chairman-cum-Managing present. On the occasion 14 The deputy chief minister Director (CMD) Prabhat Kumar landowners of Jayant, Nigahi expressed satisfaction over Sinha unfurled the flag in the cen- and Block B area were handed the quality of the work and its tral celebration at Singrauli stadi- over appointment letters in pace, saying that in a very um, NCL headquarters, and lieu of land acquired by NCL short time Kanpur would have #, / .! inspected the parade. Addressing the gathering, for mining purpose. Significantly, NCL has pro- one of the finest airports Sinha greeted all employees and stakeholders of vided employment to 129 landowners in the year which would give a boost to and was informed by the offi- network, it would lead to all- Maurya then chaired the Commissioner Raj Shekhar, NCL on the occasion. He said besides achiev- 2020. NCL units presented tableaux based on the development of this indus- cials that the construction round growth not only of district planning committee District Magistrate Alok ing the target of coal production and despatch, theme of NCL’s initiatives in line with the trial city further. would be completed by June Kanpur but the state and the meeting at the Circuit House. Tiwari, State Minister for NCL is committed towards social, educational schemes of Government of India like Swachh The deputy chief minister 2021 and after the inspection whole country as well. He expressed the hope that all Higher Education Neelima and economic uplift and inclusiveness of local Bharat Abhiyan, Khelo India, Digital India, visited the terminal site which of DGCA, if all went well, the He said the state govern- the development works would Katiyar, IG, DIG and all top and displaced communities around its opera- Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, Start Up is 25 per cent complete as per flights would be started from ment was committed to the be completed on time. officials. tional areas. He reaffirmed his commitment India, Skill India, Kill Corona Campaign, the targeted time. September 2021 onwards. development of Kanpur as it Prominent among those Prominent Bharatiya towards contribution of NCL for making India self- Women Empowerment, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, He was shown the model Maurya said once Kanpur was under the Smart City who took part in the meeting Janata Party leaders were also sufficient in coal sector and subsequent reduction Smart City, Environmental Protection, of the new airport building was on the air connectivity project. were Divisional present on the occasion. of coal import. On the occasion Director Ayushman Bharat etc. Cultural performances on (Personnel), NCL, Bimlendu Kumar, Director the theme of Fit India Movement, empowerment (Technical/Operations) Dr Anindya Sinha, of women and patriotism were presented. The Director (Finance) Ram Narayan Dubey, Director CISF and NCL security personnel presented the ;3< (Technical / Project & Planning) SS Sinha, JCC parade. The result of the Housekeeping audit was , 6 6 member P K Singh from BMS, Ashok Dubey from declared and the deserving units were award- CMS, Sarvesh Singh from CMOAI, Sangeeta ed in Quality of Life and Quality of Work Life KANPUR (PNS): A man made Bharatiya Janata Party leader petrol on him and other fam- Chandra said the construc- Sinha, chairperson of Kriti Mahila Mandal, vice- categories based on various parameters. an attempt to immolate himself and his accomplices were car- ily members and set all afire. tion work was stopped in the along with his wife and six chil- rying out construction on a They were rescued by the night itself and directives for an ! dren in Moosanagar police land near the graveyard on police and local residents. impartial probe had been /$)" , station area of Kanpur Dehat Mughal Road in Banger village Gulfan, his wife Ajmerin, issued to ADM ' & 4 5 on Thursday morning. of Moosanagar. Caretaker of daughters Mazhabi (11), (Administration). 8PSS@TQPI9@IU $( 1+#0 8PSS@TQPI9@IU '()*+, In a bid to rescue the fam- the graveyard, Gulfan, had Mohina (6), Chandtara (5), KILLED: An elderly egency Hospital organised ily, the driver of the station opposed the construction Sitara (1) and sons Atif (10) and farmer died after falling into a Ra COVID-19 vaccination he Commandant of the Railway uring the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at house officer also sustained work, claiming ownership of Masiha (7) received burns in pond in Gambhirpur village programme for its doctors and TProtection Special Force (RPSF), DAditya Birla Intermediate College premises, burns. The seriously injured the land. Despite this, the con- the incident. The SHO's driver under Sadh police station of staff on Thursday. Anirudh Chaudhary, unfurled the Renusagar, Renusagar Power Division, while remem- family members were rushed to struction work continued dur- Satyendra Dixit also sustained Ghatampur on Thursday As many as 250 doctors national flag on the occasion of 72nd bering the brave immortal martyrs of the nation, the Punkhrayan community health ing the night and this had upset burns while trying to rescue the morning. He was identified as and staff received vaccine shots Republic Day at a function organised at president of Renusagar Power Division (Energy) KP centre from where they were him. family. Pannalal Tewari (75) of in the hospital, which accord- Yadav, who was the chief guest, greeted everyone pre- referred to the district hospital On Thursday morning, Superintendent of Police Gambhirpur village. ing to the portal list is 100 per sent there on the occasion. In his address Yadav said in view of their serious condi- Gulfan along with his wife Keshav Kumar Chaudhary and The villagers had made a cent coverage. that the establishment has achieved many accom- tion. Ajmerin and children climbed ADM (Administration) Pankaj bridge of electric poles to cross There are plans to admin- plishments even in difficult and unfavourable con- The additional district on the shuttering of the under- Verma reached the spot and the pond. When Pannalal was ister 500 vaccines on Friday. In ditions. The chief guest also said technological magistrate and superintendent construction building and took stock of the situation crossing the bridge, he sud- total, around 3,500 employees change and improvement is natural in the chang- of police also reached the spot threatened to immolate them- from local residents. Thereafter, denly lost balance and fell into will be covered. ing environment for which the establishment is and assured the injured fami- selves. The local residents and they visited Gulfan's house the pond and drowned.When This vaccination pro- fully capable. He said the establishment is envi- ly members of proper treat- the station house officer rushed and assured his father, Hamid, some villagers crossing the gramme was carried out in col- ronmentally conscious. “Being fully alert towards ment and an impartial probe to the spot to prevent them of an impartial probe into the bridge saw Pannalal’s body laboration with the state gov- the safety of the establishment we all are trying to into their matter. from taking any extreme step matter. lying in the pond, they ernment as per the guidelines accomplish the goal of zero harm and along with According to reports, a but by then Gulfan had poured District Magistrate Dinesh informed his family members. issued by the authorities. the field of Managing Director of work, we are Regency Healthcare, Dr Atul the RPSF Second Battalion, Rajahi Camp constantly Kapoor, said the COVID-19 premises, here. On the occasion sports like working to vaccine was safe and on the first tug of war, musical chair, cycle race etc were make qualita- *!$!- -<. day of the vaccination pro- organised. The RPSF officers, jawans and tive changes gramme, no adverse reaction their families besides retired personnel even in our was seen. were present on the occasion. lifestyle,” He said people should par- ONE CAUGHT: The Railway Yadav added. ' & 4 5 ticipate in the vaccination cam- Protection Force (RPF), North Eastern The Dishita paign without any fear so that Railway (NER), makes constant efforts to Mahila he Regional Office of the the war against COVID-19 protect passengers and provide them better Mandal also TLife Insurance Corporation could be won. travel facilities. In this sequence an auto dri- performs of India celebrated Republic He thanked the govern- ver handed over an unclaimed 14-year-old remarkable Day with pomp and fervour. ment, the chief medical officer girl to the RPF Force post, Gorakhpur, works from Regional Manager of the North and the local authorities for the recently. After questioning the girl was later time to time Central Region, AK Sharma, vaccination initiative as well as handed over to the Child Line, Gorakhpur. and he con- while unfurling the Tricolour, efforts to fight the novel coro- Besides the staff of RPF post, Nakaha Jungle gratulated explained the importance of navirus. and Crime Intelligence Branch (CIB), everyone for it. In the end, the chief guest said Republic Day and said the LIC Gorakhpur area, caught one person from a that for remarkable works done by our estab- had contributed majorly shop situated in Gonhatal, Siddarthanagar, lishment various awards have been received and towards nation building. along with 13 illegal e-tickets and another employees too were rewarded for good works. He said during national- &:(,=%& one from Bagujhawa Grand under Golhaura Prominent among those present during the pro- ization, the LIC was assigned police station in Siddharthnagar along with gramme were chairperson of Dishita Mahila the responsibility to ensure 19 illegal e-tickets. Taking action against Mandal, Indu Yadav, Shailesh Singh, Indu Singh, each individual was given the them under the Railway Act case was reg- CS Singh, Shailesh Singh, Sudipta Nayak, Colonel facility of life insurance. He said istered in this connection. On the other Jaspinder Singh Mundy, Manish Jain, Manu Arora, the LIC as a family had lived up ! R hand, the staff of RPF post, Basti, and Crime Manish Singh, Sameer Anand, Sunilkant Pandey, to its responsibility with dedi- Intelligence Branch, Gorakhpur area, Rajesh Saini etc besides heads of all departments, cation and patriotism. KANPUR (PNS): Vice- caught one person with as many as 120 ille- principals of schools, teachers and office-bearers He said today LIC was the Chancellor of Chhatrapati gal e-tickets from a shop situated in of recognised labour organisations. The pro- giant life insurance company Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Shahpur Bazar, Dumriyaganj. Later action gramme which was conducted by Poonam Tiwari and contributed greatly Kanpur, Dr Neelima Gupta, was taken under the Railway Act and a case concluded with a vote of thanks being proposed by towards manufacturing, health, while inaugurating the freshers’ was registered in this connection. Shailesh Vikram Singh. power generation, road and party organised by the transport, and other basic and University Institute of Health "- essential amenities required Sciences, said the students && %% for a progressive country. should excel in academics and 8PSS@TQPI9@IU -. /#0 He said it would not be any achieve their goals to serve the 8PSS@TQPI9@IU 2 0) exaggeration to state that the nation with dedication and he Rotary Club, Mirzapur Gaurav, celebrat- LIC, which was the biggest devotion. She said the stu- Ted Republic Day at an old age home located n the directive of Superintendent of Police financial institution, had per- dents should fulfill their duty at Vindhyachal. Its president Asheesh Mehrotra O(SP) Yashveer Singh and ASP Dr Awadhesh formed a major role in devel- towards the society and the and members distributed sweets, masks and Singh police apprehended two accused in con- opment of the nation. nation and this could be clothes among the inmates. A member, Dr nection with ATM fraud. SP Yashveer Singh said He later released tri- achieved by excelling in acad- Sukumar Bagchi, announced that free medical Vivek Kumar Mathur of Bhadekh village and Joni coloured balloons to mark the emics. Addressing the students services would be provided to them. A decision of Nainapur village under Kuthond police sta- R-Day celebrations. He said if of the new session of BSC- was taken to celebrate the foundation day of the tion, were arrested from Madhogarh trijunction 1# , #6/( ) .! LIC had been able to achieve its MLT, Dr Pravin Katiyar, wel- club on February 23 with the inmates of the old in Kuthond town goals then it was on account of comed the freshers, saying the age home. Rotary members, Jaswinder Singh, on Wednesday. the unity, integrity and dedi- the United Nations, Bill & people and two kilograms of Phool.co has successfully found institute was not just about Amit Singh, Ravi Katare and others were present He said on the cation of the staff. Melinda Gates Foundation, flowers and today it upcycled a 100 per cent biodegradable education and training but on the occasion. basis of applica- He extended wishes to each PETA and Forbes. over 2,753 metric tons of flow- alternative to toxic styro- also about building a person- MAN DIES: A man was run over by a train tion from and every person present there. He said the organisation ers, offset over 275.3 kg of pes- foam/thermocol called ality, an attitude, a character, near Vindhyachal railway station on Wednesday. Himanshu Pratap DC VISITS STARTUP: converted floral waste collect- ticide residue from Ganga, and Florafoam and has developed and a versatile person. He said The station master informed the police about the Singh they had Kanpur Divisional ed from places of worship provided a better livelihood to a path-breaking alternative to the institute had very high body of a man lying on the railway track. arrested the Commissioner Raj Shekhar across Kanpur into organic over 173 marginalised women. traditional animal leather called expectations for all people and Thereafter Vindhyachal police reached there and accused. The SP after visiting Phool.co, a start- charcoal-free incense sticks, The organisation was co- Fleather. with efforts and consistency, took the body of the victim identified as Shaukat further said it was an organised crime and others up that is preserving the river incense cones and vermicom- founded by Ankit Agarwal, He said Florafoam, one could achieve anything Ali (54), a resident of Kantit locality, into custody involved in it will be behind bars soon. He said two Ganga by upcycling temple post. the United Nations Young Phool.co’s flower-made alter- one wished. The winners of the for completing legal formalities. Meanwhile the cell phones, two SIM cards and 2,500 had been con- flowers and providing employ- He added that with their Leader for Sustainable native for Styrofoam, was a Ms Fresher and Mr Fresher in Adalhaat police on Wednesday arrested one person fiscated from the accused. The team which made the ment opportunities to the mar- efforts towards multifold Development Goals, and home-compostable high per- three categories were Angali who was accused of rape. Earlier on January 9 a case arrest comprised inspector Ashok Kumar Verma, ginalised women of society, on impact, Phool.co aimed to pro- Prateek Kumar. 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recover lost jobs and create he Directorate General of new jobs for those who have TCivil Aviation (DGCA) on head of the Budget moderate education and skills, Thursday extended the sus- ASession beginning from and also reduce tax rates, pension of scheduled com- Friday, the Congress on especially GST and other indi- mercial international flights Thursday demanded that the rect tax rates on petrol and till 11.59 pm on February 28, Government initiate cash diesel. 2021. This restriction, howev- transfers and reduce taxes to Jairam said the er, will not apply to interna- strengthen the economy. Government should increase tional cargo operations and Addressing a joint press Government capital expendi- flights specifically approved conference, Congress leaders ture and encourage public by the DGCA. The DGCA P. Chidambaram, Jairam sector banks to lend without also extended the restriction on Ramesh and Mallikarjun fear of investigative agencies flights between India and UK Kharge said, “As regards the probing every loan. upto midnight of February 14, economy, what needs to be Kharge in his addressed 2021. done to stem the decline and advised the NDA regime to Issuing a modified order in electricity, coal and mobility- accelerate the recovery have formulate sector-specific this regard, the DGCA stated after certain fall during been identified by a number of revival packages for telecom- that international scheduled laiming that economy is in Covid19. economists, including those munication, power, mining, flights may be allowed on Cfor a “V-shaped” recovery The BJP leader said who have supported the Modi construction, aviation and selected routes by the “compe- the coastal and border areas. be it the floods or any other with unemployment at six Purchase Measure Index government in the past.” tourism & hospitality. tent authority on a case-to-case For this around, one lakh NCC calamity, NCC cadets helped per cent improving from (PMI) indicate growth in The grand old party’s sug- “Review and rescind basis”. rime Minister Narendra cadets are being trained by the people of this country last pre-covid phase, the BJP on manufacturing sector and gestions to Modi Government amendments to tax laws that Scheduled international PModi on Thursday said Army, Navy and Air Force. Of year and during the COVID-19 Thursday asserted that the Index of Industrial for the revival of economy have been widely viewed as passenger services have been India showed last year that it is these, one-third are girl cadets,” pandemic lakhs of cadets Union Budget, next week, Production (IIP) data signal included abandoning protec- tax terrorism. Initiate a com- suspended in India since capable of taking all steps to he said while addressing the worked with the administration would be a “game-changer” rise in labour force partici- tionist policies, re-engage with prehensive and time-bound March 23 due to the coron- meet challenges, be it from Prime Minister’s NCC Rally. and society across the country. that will “provide support to pation with “85 percent recov- the world, enter into bilateral review of the regulations made avirus pandemic. But special coronavirus or at its borders in On steps taken to mod- He said training infra- the middle-class and the ery in labour force “which is trade agreements with as by RBI, SEBI, TRAI, CERC international flights have been a obvious reference to ongoing ernize the armed forces, Modi structure for NCC is being weaker sections” and “push now back to original”. many countries as possible, and other regulatory agencies operating under the Vande stand-offs at the Line of Actual said If India is ‘aatmanirbhar’ strengthened. As against just economy to next-level of He said Goods and and remove the bias against that have been widely regard- Bharat Mission since May, and Control(LAC)in Ladakh. in vaccine, it is also trying with one firing simulator earlier, 98 growth”. Services Tax (GST) collec- imports. ed as over-regulation,” under bilateral “air bubble” Addressing a rally of the equal vigour to modernise its are being established now. Referring to the Reserve tion has crossed Rs one lakh “The Government must Chidambaram suggested. arrangements with selected National Cadet Corps (NCC) armed forces, Modi said. The Micro flight simulators are Bank of India Report of crore in last three months and impart a large fiscal stimulus However the Congress countries since July. India has here, Modi said India has prime minister asserted that all also being increased from 5 to December,1920, which quotes government expenditure, “a to the economy, even if it is leaders said they had no formed air bubble pacts with 24 shown its capabilities on all steps are being taken to ensure 44 and rowing simulators from Shakespeare to say that econ- major propellent of economy” belated. Such a stimulus alone expectations from this gov- countries including the US, fronts as he referred to pro- that every wing of India’s armed 11 to 60, Modi said. omy is in for a “glorious sum- has increased by 285 percent. will put money in the hands of ernment. “Our effort today is the UK, the UAE, Kenya, duction of Made in India vac- forces is the best, adding that Talking of Maoist threat in mer after winter of discon- He claimed that India the people,” former finance to highlight the wrong poli- Bhutan and France. cines against the virus. the country now has excellent the country, the Prime Minister tent”, BJP maintained that all received”highest FDI” and minister P Chidambaram said. cies, the incompetent eco- The DGCA has also “Whether it is developing “war machines”. said i said it was this blend of indicators point to a “atm- agriculture grew at 3.5 per- Congress leaders asked nomic management and the extended the restriction on protective shield of the vaccine Referring to the mid-air sense of duty among the nirbhar and resurgent Bharat”. cent. the Centre to make direct missed opportunities, and the flights between India and UK or destroying with modern refuelling of Rafale fighter air- citizenry and bravery of the Addressing a press con- Agarwal said all these fac- cash transfers to 20-30 per reality is that the economy is upto midnight of February 14, missiles intentions of those craft while they were on way to security forces that broke the ference here BJP spokesperson tors signal that economy was cent of the families who are at in a recession, the recovery 2021.”The competent authori- challenging India, the country India, Modi said it was done in back of naxalism and Maoism Goal Kishan Agarwal and on “recovery path after the bottom of the economy for will be slow and painful, and ty has further extended the is capable on all fronts,” he said. the UAE and Saudi Arabia which was affecting a large part Rajya Sabha MP Syed Zafar Covid19”. a period of at least six months. the rate of GDP growth in restriction on flights between Modi said in order to and Greece also helped. of our country. “Now menace of Islam, said International He said the Modi- Congress also asked the 2021-22 (in constant prices) India and UK upto 14’ strengthen the security network This highlights our grow- Naxalism has been shrunk to a Monetary Fund report l,2021, Government is “walking path government to formulate and will be modest — no more February, 2021 (23.59 hrs),” the in the border and coastal areas, ing ties with Gulf countries, he very limited area of the country point to “double-digit growth of strong reforms” and “creat- implement a rescue plan for than 5 per cent,” mentioned DGCA said. “The other terms the participation of NCC is said. and affected youths have left the of 11.5 percent” for India ing a transparent and business- MSMEs to revive closed units, Jairam. and conditions of the said let- being boosted and the Speaking of his path of violence to join the with the country “ continuing friendly eco-system”. ter shall remain unchanged. Government has made efforts Government’s efforts to boost development mainstream,” he to retain the tag of the fastest Agarwal said the February UK carriers may file their bub- to see that the role of NCC is domestic defence manufactur- added. growing economy”. one budget would be a “game Answering questions, BJP’s 2021. ble schedule accordingly to further expanded. ing, he said, “India will soon be Modi also inspected the Agarwal said report of changer and focus on area Rajya Sabha member Zafar On the boycott of DGCA for approval.” The flight “On August 15th last year, known as a big producer of Guard of Honour, reviewed the Ministry of Finance says which earlier did not receive Islam said the unemployment President’s address in the joint- services between India and it was announced that NCC defence equipment instead of a March Past by NCC contingents growth charts of “high fre- support”. Budget would pay rate which was 7 percent in the session by the opposition, he UK resumed from January 6, will be given new responsibil- big market as it is today.” and witnessed cultural perfor- quency indicators reflect V- attention too middle-class and pre-covid phase has come said “Opposition is running while those from UK to India ities in around 175 districts in Lauding the NCC, he said mance during the event. shaped recovery” in sectors of the weaker-sections”, he said. down to 6 percent in January away from its responsibility”. will recommenced from January 8. Last month, these services were suspended to stop the spread of a mutant 4$/ ' " ! !$ / $ ) ", 4 6& & Covid-19 strain which was recently discovered in the UK. Several countries, includ- 44 repeal the laws immediately” or “Delhi police is to be ;< ing India, had suspended flight else “… Prime Minister blamed for what happened services to the UK in the wake ven as her Government on Narendra Modi should resign there… What was the police the second week of February. historical significance and of the new mutant Covid-19 EThursday passed a resolu- from his post.” administration doing? It was a The workshed was con- that resumption of Khadi strain. tion demanding withdrawal of Alleging that “the BJP has complete intelligence failure… ne of the oldest khadi structed by a Khadi institution activities would create controversial farm laws amid a set the country on fire,” the It is clear that the Police mis- Oinstitutions in Assam, called Tamulpur Anchalik employment for the locals. noisy walkout by BJP MLAs, Chief Minister said that “these handled the tractor parade … which remained in a van- Gramdan Sangh which shifted “To begin with, KVIC will #$ & the Chief Minister launched a black laws have been forcibly we even saw how a Punjabi dalised state bearing the scars to Assam from Arunachal develop this unit for reeling of scathing attack on Prime imposed on the people … and artist was involved in this (Red of the Bodo insurgency for Pradesh following the Chinese elegant Eri Silk of Assam. 8.9:) %! Minister Narendra Modi for when the farmers organised a Fort) incident … and this is the over 30 years, has been aggression in 1962. It began Other Khadi activities like maligning the farmers’ move- peaceful movement for the same man who had earlier brought back to life by Khadi operations with mustard oil manufacturing of village $7 ment and demanded his resig- past several months now they been seen in photographs with and Village Industries production and by the year industry products will also be nation if he failed to repeal are trying to destroy this the Prime Minister and Home Commission (KVIC). 1970, spinning and started in future. This center what she termed “black laws.” movement,” by playing dirty Minister … And now they are The Khadi workshed at weaving activities also started will become a major “Farmers are our food tricks. calling the farmers anti-nation- village Kawali in Baksa dis- thereemployment creator for the providers … If they suffer then “Our Government is with “Either the Centre should als … We will not tolerate trict of Assam, which was providing livelihood to 50 local artisans,” Saxena there will be shortage of food the farmers,” Banerjee said that withdraw the laws or step farmers being branded as trai- burnt down by Bodo insur- artisan families. However, said.”This throughout the country. The she would offer all the support down …” Banerjee said hold- tors. They are the assets of this gents in 1989, has been tragedy struck when the insti- initiative is aligned with three farm laws will only affect to the protesting farmers and ing the Delhi Police and Home nation,” Banejee said. revived as a Silk reeling cen- tution was burnt down by Khadi’s core Gandhian prin- Haryana and Punjab but also added the central government Minister Amit Shah responsi- “By demanding Prime tre by the KVIC. extremists in 1989 and it ciple of “rural resurgence” will adversely impact the agri- which has earlier waived cor- ble for the January 26 incident Minister’s resignation The Spinning and weaving remained defunct since then. which also coincides with the culture of Bengal. We want that porate loans, should also at Red Fort even as BJP MLAs Chief Minister is insulting the activities will restart at the KVIC Chairman VK Hon’ble Prime Minister’s he CBI has taken over they (central government) to extend the same benefit to walked out of the Assembly nation,” BJP MLA Manoj Tigga workshed with 15 women Saxena said the revival of vision - Sabka Sath, Sabka Tinvestigation of Uttar call an all-party meeting and farmers shouting Jai Shri Ram slogans. said. artisans and 5 other staff in this Khadi workshed assumed Vikas,” Saxena added. Pradesh police FIR relating to fraudulent withdrawal of 4.25 crore from a branch of Bank of ! = ,1# P , India in Prayagraj by the # 3 R Currency Chest Officer in con- = nivance with a businessman and his son. 6 (# Currency Chest Officer >770 3! Bashishtha Kumar Ram, busi- nessman SK Mishra and his 5 45 interpretation of the provisions son Sanju Mishra are named as ?? Reproducing what is sexu- “….it is not the case of the the substantive jail sentences of the Constitution which deals accused in the case. The court here has awarded al assault as per section 7, prosecution that the appellant shall run concurrently and the he Supreme Court on with the disqualification of accused persons have been Aone-year jail term to mid a raging controversy Justice Pushpa noted: removed her top and pressed appellant – accused is entitled TThursday said that if a member of the house. charged for criminal conspir- Bansgaon BJP MP Kamlesh Aover its earlier verdict that “Whoever, with sexual intent her breast. As such, there is no for set off under Section 428 of Member of Legislative He said that his disqualifi- acy, cheating, criminal breach Paswan and a former corpora- groping without “skin-to-skin” touches the vagina, penis, anus direct physical contact i.e. skin the Code of Criminal Assembly is disqualified under cation is restricted to the capac- of trust and forgery among tor for stopping a train during contact is not sexual assault, the or breast of the child or makes to skin with sexual intent with- Procedure. anti-defection law, he cannot be ity of the office from which he others. a ‘rail roko’ protest in 2004 that Bombay High Court has stirred the child touch the vagina, out penetration..,” Justice Explaining the course of appointed as Minister, till the was disqualified. According to the UP led to delays and cancellations up a hornet’s nest once again penis, anus or breast of such Pushpa Ganediwala of the arguments, she said the con- remaining term of the House, The bench said that as per police FIR, which is now part of other trains on the route. through its fresh ruling that person or any other person, or Nagpur bench of the Bombay sideration of the court whether even if he is nominated as the provision, the disqualifica- of the CBI case, Rs 4.25 crore Paswan was an MLA of “unzipping pants or holding a does any other Act with sexu- High Court had said in her “pressing the breast” or Member of Legislative Council. tion will remain effective, if the was found missing from the Samajwadi Party, the then rul- minor’s hand” does not amount al intent which involves phys- judgement last week. “removing the salwar” will fall The top court upheld the person is simply nominated to currency chest during an audit ing party of Uttar Pradesh, in to “sexual assault” under the ical contact without penetra- The case had been regis- in the definition of sexual verdict of Karnataka High the legislative council and not on July 3, 2019. The local 2004. He said he would appeal POCSO Act. tion, is said to commit sexual tered under Protection of assault under section 7 and Court which had said that dis- elected to it. police registered a case on July against the conviction in the “The acts of ‘holding the assault.” Children from Sexual Offences punishable under section 9 of qualification of BJP MLA AH “If you are elected as a 3, 2019 on a complaint from high court. hands of the prosecutrix’, or However, the Judge ruled Act (POCSO Act) in 2016 POSCO Act. Vishwanath under the anti- MLA or MLC, you can become the Bank of India. In the order passed on ‘opened zip of the pant’ as has that the offence of ‘sexual based on the complaint of a Reproducing what is sexu- defection law continues till May minister in the government but During initial questioning Wednesday, Additional Session been allegedly witnessed by harassment’ under section minor girl. al assault as per section 7, she 2021 and had dashed his hopes if you are nominated, you can- by Prayagraj police, Ram Judge Namrata Agarwal sen- PW-1, in the opinion of this 354(A)(1)(i) of the Indian Justice Pushpa modified noted: “Whoever, with sexual of becoming minister in the BS not become minister. The High claimed that he had trans- tenced Paswan and former Court, does not fit in the def- Penal Code that deals with the order of a Nagpur Sessions intent touches the vagina, Yediyurappa-led government Court is right. We are dismiss- ferred the money to a ‘Gramin corporator Rajesh Kumar to inition of ‘sexual assault’,” ‘physical contact and advances Court, which had sentenced penis, anus or breast of the in the state. ing your SLP,” the bench said. Bank’ but could not give the one year in jail and also Justice Pushpa V Ganediwala of involving unwelcome and Ragde (39) to three years of child or makes the child touch The top court said if he was Sankarnarayanan said that name of the gramin bank. imposed a fine of 2,000 on the Nagpur bench of the explicit sexual overtures’, is imprisonment for sexually the vagina, penis, anus or breast elected as MLA or MLC then it the court will be setting a wrong Upon further questioning, he them. However, the two were Bombay High Court has ruled. attracted. Accordingly, the assaulting a 12-year-old minor of such person or any other could have been another mat- precedent by upholding a ver- admitted that he did not trans- later granted bail. Justice Pushpa came up Nagpur bench set aside the girl. In the order, Justice Pushpa person, or does any other Act ter but since he was nominated dict given on a PIL, which had fer the money to any gramin Paswan said, “It was a with this ruling, while deciding accused-appellant’s conviction said: “This court holds that the with sexual intent which to legislative council, he cannot sought restraining of a person bank and instead gave the political ‘rail roko’ movement on a criminal appeal filed by under the sections 8, 10, 12 of appellant is acquitted under involves physical contact with- become a minister. from becoming a minister on money to a businessman and of Samajwadi Party and thou- Libnus Kujur (50), a labourer POCSO Act but pronounced section 8 of the POCSO Act out penetration, is said to com- A bench of Chief Justice SA the ground that he was dis- his son and used to illegally sands of people were part of it from Gadchiroli, who was con- him guilty under the IPC that and convicted under minor mit sexual assault.” Bobde and Justices AS Bopanna qualified as MLA. take interest on the missing but only two were punished. victed by a lower court. attracts a maximum of 3 years offence under section 354 of “The act of pressing the and V Ramasubramanian dis- The bench said that he amount for personal gain. We’ll appeal in the high court On the complaint filed in jail term. While AC Jaltare IPC and sentenced him to breast of a child aged 12 years, missed the appeal filed by cannot be granted relief on the Ram intentionally mis- and have full faith that we will the case, the judge noted: was advocate for the appellant, undergo rigorous imprison- in the absence of any specific Vishwanath against the technical ground and the fact of used the amount of currency get justice.” On December 18, “....the informant (PW-1) fur- MJ Khan was the assistant ment for one year and to pay detail as to whether the top was November 30, last year order of the matter is that, “You are not missing from the bank’s chest. 2004, after train number 222 ther testified that her daughter public prosecutor in the case. fine of Rs 500, in default of fine removed or whether he insert- the High Court. entitled to become a Minister”. He siphoned the government arrived at Nakha Jungle station informed her that It may be recalled that rul- to suffer for one month. ed his hand inside her top and “The special leave petitions On November 30, last year, funds with a dishonest inten- at 9:33 AM, Paswan and Kumar appellant/accused removed his ing given by the same Judge The sentence for the pressed her breast, would not are dismissed. As a sequel to the the High Court had held that tion, according to the FIR. along with their supporters penis from the pant and asked some time last year in another offence punishable under fall under the definition of above, pending interlocutory Vishwanath’s disqualification as The agency is studying did not allow it to move ahead, her to come to the bed for sleep- case had sparked a debate in Section 342 of the Indian Penal ‘sexual assault’, it would cer- applications, if any, stand dis- MLA under the anti-defection the contents of the FIR and the police said. They vacated the ing. The informant also noticed various circles. In that ruling, Code i.e. six months and fine tainly fall within the definition posed of”, the bench said. law continues till May 2021 and probe reports of the UP police rail track only after the area that the zip of the pants of the the same Judge had ruled that of Rs 500, in default to suffer of section 354 of the IPC, At the outset, senior advo- hence he cannot be appointed and will subsequently initiate manager reached the spot and appellant/accused was opened.” groping a minor’s breast with- rigorous imprisonment for one which penalises outraging the cate Gopal Sankaranaryanan, as a minister on being nomi- further action and investiga- accepted their memorandum, However, after she screamed, out ‘skin to skin contact’ could month, is maintained.” modesty of a woman,” Justice appearing for Vishwanath said nated as member of legislative tion in the matter, officials the police said. her daughter was freed. not be termed as sexual assault. 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Police surveillance footage would resort to violence and mantra for the future: “He will wound on the farmers’ movement would also confirm the same. anarchy all of a sudden? The be successful who directs his P Q forever. It was a dark day, not only Rakesh Tikait and other farmer answer is that they were insti- actions according to the spirit P Q * because of the mayhem and riots leaders stood between the pro- gated by a few unscrupulous of the times and he whose that took place but also because testers and the barricades and B0 elements bent upon discredit- actions do not accord with the # S * S the cause of thousands of peace- stopped the protesters from ing the stir, the cause and the times will not be successful.” S fully demonstrating farmers was breaking the barriers. They 06 peaceful growers. It makes The age of violence is upon us " lost in oblivion after the dark even fought with some of the 3 5?50 sense that the farmer unions and if Machiavelli is right a clouds of violence engulfed the farmers and tried to save the have also asked for an investi- non-violent person cannot win Capital. policemen. It was due to their 505 gation into the links of Deep in violent times. Farmers Farmer leaders like Rakesh efforts that a major part of the 7 * Sindhu with the BJP. unions need to prove Tikait and others have been tractor rally stuck to the desig- What we saw was a nefar- Machiavelli wrong and named in the First Information nated route and did not enter 5*6 3 ious tactic of breaking a demo- Gandhiji right. Reports (FIRs) that were lodged Delhi. These leaders even man- 0C cratic movement with splinter The unions are definitely soon after the incident. aged to call back some of the groups, strike breakers and on the back foot in the media Meanwhile, the “godi media” has tractors that broke through 05 0 radicalised individuals. They and are fighting with their already declared farmers and their the barricades. 65 discredited the peaceful move- backs against the wall. If tomor- leaders guilty and their media trial Reports from Singhu and 0 6 ment with this one act of vio- row the investigations reveal has begun. On the other hand, Tikri, too, indicate that the lence. collusions between miscreants Deep Sindhu who is allegedly one farmers’ leaders stood their 3 The Centre, which now has and the Government, all hell of the main conspirators behind ground and prevented major 0*50 the upper hand, has already will break loose. Always keep the chaos that erupted in Delhi, violence. It would not be an given an ultimatum to the in mind, that violence at the roams free. In his own video he is overstatement to say that they ?0 leaders. They must acquiesce to Red Fort, may actually resonate seen at the Red Fort inciting the collectively managed to trans- the Government’s proposal or with the masses and will add to farmers. Opportunist leaders have form a potential nuclear explo- there would be no further talks the polarisation on both sides already parted ways and the issue sion into a pressure cooker 0*5 and there would be police of the electoral base. To emerge at hand is no longer agrarian dis- blast. But nevertheless there 0 5@ action. Now the question victorious the Government tress but “us and them.” was violence by some people, remains, should the farmers’ should embrace the farmers’ “Violence begets violence”, which marred the peaceful * 0 leaders take moral responsibil- cause and not obfuscate it the Government’s response was spirit of the movement that had *3 ity for the violence unleashed because of violence by a few quite natural. But let us heed the been going on for two months. by saboteurs and rabble- miscreants. warning of Bertrand Russell and Only an impartial investigation 550 rousers? Let us look back a year (The writer is Programme “examine the facts” by ourselves. can reveal the truth. to the Delhi Riots in 2020. Director for Policy and Those who were present at Delhi’s We must not forget that it Should any of those leaders Outreach, National Seed 1 *#+ & ! ! ! 0! Ghazipur border when the farm- is these farmers who feed the who were allegedly involved in Association of India. The views ers broke the barricades, narrate policemen on duty at the the riots have taken moral expressed are personal.) 1 ) ##'#1'( 6! ! ! ? ! -%? ! Sir — The release of VK Sasikala from jail !"# ) '%@( has created a sensation in the political cir- '(@ # ( ! ! ! ! ! " cles of Tamil Nadu (TN). Even though her & (' ('( 5%3 ( 1 (% ((# ( 'O release was expected, the absence of the &( ( % "((' ( # %'' ## ' (( ! %' %( Rajinikanth factor has made her position ( # ''(('#&((( & %'1%'& ) 3' 4 R) 'S more relevant in the politics of the State. (% )(( ) #(&& ( ( !" 6 ! . It is obvious that she will favour her 1 ( " nephew’s party, the Amma Makkal 01 & ' )@ # % ' % 33 & 78 , Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK), but this & #'%& 1 %('(1( K6) %( ( " will only result in the splitting of the All ()1( %@ %( (1## India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ('( (' (%('%'( ( D 1% ! ( (AIADMK) votes as she still has a follow- ( () ' #( '( ( ( " %& #& ' D 9 ! ( '&( 6 " ing in the old party and among the peo- @ '(1 % '( %(1 ) ple. Plus, political parties like Kamal ' (1 % '(%'( (#D '% ( % % !('( )( Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam and the ( 1& ( -. % '' #( (('!( 1 D (8& D0 " &('( P Q one to be floated by MK Alagiri soon, will 5&1 ( ' 1%'1 '%@( ( O' ' 5&1 " ( #' (0'' '&'' " < ! add to the division. ( ' 1# %(' ! (0 1!(4' ? (( (' D Now that her mentor Jayalalithaa is ('# 1'& ( ()&1 '% # (' % ( (% ( ( ' & 1 4 5 gone, it will be prudent for Sasikala to work ( ( @(('# (())(( #D ## ( ( (! 1@%1 (' L6'%01) # , ' ! for an alliance between the AMMK, the 'O&)(@ 1&( ) ( ('( (' '(& ''('(( # 'O1 '% ' AIADMK, the Pattali Makkal Katchi (*&(" (')( %' #&)D )# ('(E !(& ('(" ( % '( ! (PMK), the Desiya Murpokku Dravida ) & ('( ' ! ) ( 1) ' % ((( # ''1 %%1 )(& ('( 1('% "? " * 1 0 3*4 Kazhagam (DMDK) and the Bharatiya )( )((& ' !%( 1 ( # @ #( 1)( 1' (''# 1 (" !) 1 % Janata Party (BJP) which have common ( ( '( ) )1' ) #( #D 9 55 |Goa (( ' 9 , ideologies to some extent and also have a #%# ) ' S national outlook. This will be a credible ! ( # % alliance in the eyes of the electorate and small number of people on the ground. It ment should be handed to those guilty of 1'( ( ! ) % & ( )''% (" " -= 1 ' if they win, they will give a stable is also unfortunate that no action has been it and a lifelong ban on their entry into sta- Government in TN. On the other hand, taken against the four accused who were diums should be imposed. 93 * 1 0 3 '4 the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) arrested earlier. Racial abuse is not new and Bal Govind | Noida K0 # 8' " will have an alliance with its old friends. has been witnessed many times across the 6 > # 8? ! If these two groups emerge, it will be a world and even in India against our own '( %' ! tough contest in the southern State. In a people. However, mere condemnation is Sir — The Union Home Ministry has ' # ! significant move, a day after Sasikala left not enough. issued fresh guidelines for surveillance # '1 " " jail, the Poes Garden residence of Sports is known to unite people of dif- and containment of the pandemic, which !1 ' Jayalalithaa, ‘Veda Nilayam’ was convert- ferent races and colour and any kind of will be effective from February 1 and will # '' )' < ed into a memorial by the State racial abuse on the ground should not be remain in force up to February 28. The %(' (#" Government. It looks like the AIADMK tolerated by the players and umpires. prime focus of the new norms is to con- !(1 'G1% * " is planning to milk the Amma-Sasikala fac- Credit goes to Indian captain Ajinkya solidate the substantial gains that India !! tor after all. Rahane for carrying on with the game has achieved against the spread of the &3 9;3 $ ! M Raghuraman | Mumbai despite having an option to leave the field virus in the last four months. One can K0 %1!1 >@ as offered by the umpires. It makes one only hope that the new instructions will ' happy to see that Rahane spent part of the be followed by all stakeholders and the # !(' 1%%( S first day in quarantine in Chennai — ahead citizens sincerely so that the economic < S Sir — It refers to the editorial ‘Sports has " %' no colour’ (January 28). As expected of India’s first Test against England — play- health of the nation can be restored at the (' 1 $ Cricket Australia had to admit that there ing with his daughter and not brooding earliest. It is the need of the hour and our ' 'G1(" S was racial abuse against a few of the Indian over the unsavoury incident. dreams of a new India depend on it. (%%#& # players during the recently-concluded However, all cricket Boards must join Amit Singh Kushwaha | Satna ) %1 1' '' hands with the International Cricket 1)%1 % ((& %" " !, ! series. But it was sad to see that they were unable to identify those who were guilty Council (ICC) and work closely to find a ( & ? 44& of hurling abuse despite having a very solution to such a problem. Harsh punish- 34 53678 98 K#*! !" # $ 9
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he Union Budget is the most anticipated event for every sector. While the pandemic hit the Teconomic growth of the country in 2020, it taught us lessons in self-reliance also. To achieve this self-reliance, the forthcoming Union Budget 0' ! needs to invest more in ‘Make-in-India’ as also ‘Design-in-India’ besides ensuring that both get sup- . ported by a renewed emphasis on the creative = . ! # D industry, education, vocational training and devel- opment of universities. The creative industry # 2 9 hopes to see improved grants from the Government * 9 * ( in the field of design education. This is because ! design assists innovation, the most powerful 6 * 9S engine of economic growth, the future of a new- >@E ! age India. Design is an important as well as much < 0' sought after aspect in the current scenario owing to the shifting consumer trends. The trend has shift- ! ed from mere functionality to aesthetics and user- * ' friendliness of products. It is natural at the >@@B ' >F>? R moment to expect more measures to be taken in S the forthcoming Union Budget in the domains of ' * ! innovation, research and technology. This will ben- ! efit the basic infrastructure of an autonomous nation and will result in India not depending upon + 9 imports from vigorously growing manufacturing # * giants like China and smaller ones like Vietnam, Myanmar and so on. " When Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the 75? tional local consumer. Frequent goods by focusing on price and ener- mental measures for growth of the R9 clarion call to the nation to kick-start the 57 software updates on our mobile gy efficiency, rather than on brand- design sector. Government interven- A 'S 39A'4 ' ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan (Self-reliant India handsets are a classic example of how ing or iconic features. This has tion will help increase knowledge, - 8G8G >B?GGG $ ! campaign)’, he was taking his ‘Make in India’ flag- companies are reinventing them- changed. Manufacturers are now develop design capability, encourage ship campaign a step further. As the campaign web- selves. The rewards for a well- using bright colours and iconic businesses to use design and drive EF7GGG , *5 0 site clearly states, ‘Make in India’ is devised to trans- 4 @ designed product customised for designs to make their products sta- value creation through design. The 9 " . 39".4 form India into a global design and manufactur- 7 local use, are huge. Take the case of tus symbols. This allows the con- benefits of successful promotion of A , . 3A,.4 " " , A 3",A4 ing hub. Modi himself has been underlining the 0 Nokia 1100, launched in 2003 as an sumer to make a visual statement creative industries cannot be over- - 6 ! need for design at many forums, stressing that * 6@ entry-level mobile handset that was about their lives. Take the case of estimated as investing in them dri- 6 ‘Design in India’ is as important as ‘Make in India.’ *5 specially designed for India. It Symphony air-coolers. Investing in ves economic growth. And, unlike A,. ! Design is the critical ingredient required to suc- became the best selling consumer design has made a bankrupt manu- other segments of the economy, the 0 000 ceed in positioning India as a global manufactur- 0 electronics device and more than 200 facturer a 8,000 crore company. creative arts also contribute to cul- ing destination. Design is horizontal among all ver- million units were sold. Design is now deeply integrated into tural identity and social cohesion. 6 ( " ' ticals as it assists innovation, the most powerful More and more multinational their business model. Smart governments recognise # ! ! engine of economic growth. A case in point is that 5 7 corporations (MNCs) are now sell- The automotive sector is one the that different creative industries of South Korea, where the Government connect- 7 ing products that are not just made world’s most important industries have specific needs. Creative indus- ed big industry with the design community, lead- *5 in the country, but are also designed with a value of over £1.3 trillion a tries encompass a broad set of com- ing to the creation of several global design-led con- 5 for it. For instance, Whirlpool India year, surpassed by only four panies that bring together everyone sumer brands like Hyundai, Samsung, Kia Motors 0 " designed washing machines that economies. Changing consumer from engineers and management and so on. Major companies from diverse sectors 3 03 restart automatically after a power demand for connected smart and professionals to artists and design- are making a beeline for premier design schools to 0**003 failure. LG and Samsung designed autonomous vehicles is creating a ers. The Government needs to hire fresh creative talent. 5? 3 refrigerators that keep food cold for huge demand for design inputs. It is recognise the financial viability of From apparel brands to computer giants, *5 7 four to five hours without electrici- now felt that the Indian automotive creative careers and to generate from heavy manufacturing industries to FMCG big- 05 0 ty. In South India, microwave ovens industry, especially the auto compo- demand for local creative output. wigs, the growing list of corporate majors arriving * have an idli-mould as a starter kit. nent industry should focus on local- Design education, too, requires for recruitment shows the growing importance of 750 ? Tupperware sells a spice box ising automotive designs, which a financial thrust to support a bet- design in the business world. Wipro, Whirlpool, the 0 70 designed and manufactured here. combined with India’s frugal ter and world-class infrastructure, Titan Group, Tanishq, Toshiba, Philips, Adidas ?5 70 Brands like Miniso, Uniqlo and approach to production, will allow further leading to advancement in India, Adobe, Ashok Leyland, GE Healthcare, *? * Muji have put together complete it to take on the global supply chain. gaining knowledge and competing . . ) ' ' ( General Motors, Godrej Industries, Hindustan 5 design teams to customise their With every passing day automat- with global D-school giants. 3)''(4 A - . A Unilever, HP Labs, IBM India Research Lab, Infosys, offerings for India. Uniqlo aims to ic cars become more of an accepted We are living in a brave new A Oracle, JP Morgan, LG Electronics, Glaxo offer innovative apparel that draws way of transport than something world. Paradigm shifts are poised to ! SmithKline, Honda India, Mahindra and Mahindra, on the nation’s distinct culture and which was an optional or additive change the nature and future of $ - Renault, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki India, Nokia traditions. Many products designed feature a few years ago, not belong- work. As a consequence, designers A S # 6 ( 3A#6(4 A S Research, Ebay, Myntra, Relaxo Footwear, Welspun, for the Indian market have gone ing to the mainstream fleet of cars. are finding a bigger role to play in ' . 9 3A'.94 Zomato and so on, have emerged as the leading global, finding takers outside the Already there is a growing preference the new order. They know how to recruiters scouting for talent at design schools in country, especially in the subconti- for an automatic gear box over a evolve and bring something new to + 8GGF ! the country. The reasons for this unprecedented nent and West Asia. For instance, manual one, for an easier driving life. In the coming decade commer- C A ' 3CA'4 quest for designers are the changes taking place in many of the offerings created for experience, which is leading to an cial, product and industrial design 9 8@ India as a market. It has reached a critical mass, India by McDonald’s are popular all increase in the number of automat- jobs are set to experience huge becoming the largest consumer market after the US over west Asia. Philips India’s UV ic cars being manufactured today. growth and spurt in demand. $ and China. Indian consumers today are aware of intelligent water purifier, a product That said, for the design indus- However, this cannot happen - " R . trends and advancements in technology and they designed especially for India is now try to grow and flourish, it would unless the Government gives its sup- need more than the jump in demand port to creative education and indus- C * A ' S 3.C*'4 ! demand similar sophistication. More important, being exported to Eastern Europe, they want products built to their needs. That means The writer is Thailand, Turkey and Brazil. and sprouting of design depart- tries in the country. The forthcom- not just automobiles, household appliances and con- Vice-Chancellor, World Till recently, the design of white ments in companies. It needs sup- ing Union Budget is an opportuni- 6 sumer electronics, but also mobile phones, foods University of Design. goods had a relatively limited impact port from the Government in the ty for the Government to do just that The views expressed >G and apparel. Redesigning a product or introduc- are personal. on the consumer’s choice. Marketing form of formulation and implemen- and give a boost to a vibrant and self- - ' - A 3-'-A4 ing a new one helps a brand reach out to an addi- strategies tended to promote white tation of promotional and develop- reliant Bharat. >G + " ! 9(H.,!>F ! & % & P& &* ' $ ! ! % ) ) )(' ) & % ) % . ! 0' % & * 0 %) 0 %)0 %* 0 )0* & L L) % 0 ) 3 &) ) 4 4R 4 R % !" # $ %&# $ %' ( )( & *+ &$ + )&(,))&'- + "+ . &* % &.,+ .
n the passing away of senior Pioneer. Since like Appa, I too failed to mention Appa’s school- Pakistani military leaders were Ghatate was the bridge between there were a slew of books on Supreme Court lawyer NM had not made it to the armed ing at the RIMC. The institu- hosted by their Indian counter- Hindu Mahasabha leader VD him but it was Appa who was I‘Appa’ Ghatate recently, forces, we got along well. He had tion, known for having given the parts and they stayed at their Savarkar and RSS head Guru the ‘official’ custodian of his many would recall his silent a good legal practice and finest military leaders to both homes including one at the Golwarkar, Appa was the link papers. He edited Vajpayee’s contribution in the building of rumour had it that he was India and Pakistan, embedded house of Gen Harbaksh Singh, between Vajpayee and Advani. speeches in the Hosue published the BJP and its predecessor the hired by Charles Sobhraj, the in Appa certain values which who was instrumental in India He enjoyed the confidence of under the title, ‘Four Decades in Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS). enigmatic international gang- stood out all through his life. handing the neighbours a both the men, something which Parliament.’ Appa’s also articu- Appa, was the bridge between ster. Despite being from a fam- humiliating defeat in 1965. was impossible when they were lated well on issues of parlia- late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Once Appa called me to his ily which was the founding pil- One realised that Appa was at the height of their power dur- mentary law and criminal Vajpayee and his deputy Lal Hailey Road apartment to dis- lar of the Rashtriya much influenced by his lifelong ing the NDA-I regime. jurisprudence. He was a doctor- Krishna Advani. He had attend- cuss the possibility of doing a Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the friend Vajpayee. Their friend- Appa was a self-effacing ate from the American ed the Prince of Wales’ Royal book on VK Krishna Menon. “I Hindu Mahasabha, the BJS and ship went back to 1957, when person and during the alumni University, Washington DC and Indian Military College was his legal junior when he his lifelong loyalty to the right the young lawyer was given the meets in Dehradun, when his taught international relations (RIMC), Dehradun between took up practice in the Supreme of the centre ideology, Appa was schoolmates to celebrate the task of taking the newly-elect- contemporaries would stay in before returning to legal prac- 1949-53, the school I studied at Court after resigning from much at ease even in the com- RIMC’s platinum jubilee in ed Member of Parliament the guest rooms of a military tice. three decades later. At an alum- Nehru’s Cabinet,” he told me. It pany of the school’s alumni from March 1997. Consequently, a around Delhi. And Appa did it mess, Appa preferred to stay in As Vice-Chairman of the ni function, I was introduced to was at that meeting that one across the border. He was part large Pakistani delegation in style with Vajpayee riding pil- the school dormitories. He went Law Commission he was instru- him by the patriarch of the The writer is realised that Appa was a keen of the delegation led by Gen turned up under the leadership lion on his Royal Enfield motor- back to RIMC every year for the mental in the formation of the school’s alumni association late Professor-Chairperson, student of India’s history and Vishwa Nath Sharma, the for- of veteran diplomat and former cycle. Appa came in contact annual reunion. Alas! He would Armed Forces Tribunal for VIPS, GGSIPU, Delhi. Maj-Gen Virendra Singh, some- The views expressed are politics. An obituary by Vinay mer Chief of Army Staff, which Foreign Minister Sahibzada with Advani when the latter not be there to attend the school speedy dispute resolution. The time in the 1990s, soon after I personal. Sitapati, the author of travelled across the Radcliffe Yaqub Khan. The unique thing joined Vajpayee’s team in the late centenary in 2022. armed forces would forever had landed a job with The ‘Jugalbandi: BJP Before Modi’ Line in 1996 to invite their about this visit was that the 1950s. Like his father Babasaheb Post Vajpayee’s demise, remain indebted to him for it. !" # $ 10 # @ + 6% ''/! $ R !$+ ) ") >! ambiguity ahead the Budget 00H0?0,IJ0 ? and profit booking in the glob- A) !,' $ 4 ! al market due to over-enthusi- 0 0D33 asm. 6 rules/regulations/guidelines “Global risk parameters governing UPI lies with the ?? lowed by Maruti, HDFC Bank, increased despite the US Fed & "; he Reserve Bank of India NPCI.” PowerGrid, Kotak Bank, maintaining its supportive pol- Thas told the Supreme Court The RBI added that the quity indices nosedived for IndusInd Bank, HCL Tech and icy, due to high speculation in that the National Payment NPCI was advised not to per- ndia’s rank has slipped six 2 Ethe fifth straight session Bajaj Finserv. the equity market and likely B;.<: C Corporation of India (NPCI) mit full scale operations of Iplaces to 86th among 180 on Thursday as investors took On the other hand, Axis drop in fiscal and monetary liq- allowed WhatsApp to “go live” WhatsApp till the time they are countries in a corruption per- money off the table amid for- Bank, SBI, ONGC, ICICI Bank uidity in the future,”said Vinod ?? on UPI only after ensuring it fully compliant with the ception index (CPI) in 2020. eign fund outflows and heavy and UltraTech Cement were Nair, Head of Research at was fully compliant with its cir- requirements of the RBI direc- For 2020, Transparency 3 selling in global markets. among the gainers, jumping up Geojit Financial Services. napping its six-session cular.The central bank also tions.“NPCI subsequently International (TI)’s corruption Participants also preferred to 6.16 per cent. BSE realty, IT, FMCG, Srising streak, the rupee stressed the onus is on the allowed ‘go live’ of WhatsApp perception index was released 44 to remain in a risk-averse mode On the global front, Wall teck, auto and healthcare depreciated by 13 paise to NPCI to respond on the status on UPI only after ensuring that on Thursday. ahead of the Union Budget next Street posted its biggest one- indices lost up to 2.07 per cent, end at 73.05 against the US of compliance of WhatsApp, WhatsApp was fully compliant The index, which ranks index said. week, traders said. day percentage drop in three while oil and gas, telecom, dollar on Thursday, track- Google and Amazon with the with the circular,” it said in the 180 countries and territories by India is still very low on The 30-share BSE Sensex months amid a wave of profit- bankex and consumer ing muted domestic equities system rules/procedural guide- affidavit. their perceived levels of public corruption Index, the report skidded 535.57 points or 1.13 booking, even as the US Fed durables managed to close in and a strengthening lines governing the Unified The RBI issued directions sector corruption according to said, noting that experts feel the per cent to finish at 46,874.36. left the benchmark interest the green. American currency over- Payments Interface (UPI). through a circular on April 6, experts and business people, CPI does not reflect the actu- Similarly, the broader NSE rate unchanged near zero and The broader BSE midcap seas. In an affidavit, the RBI 2018 on storage of payment uses a scale of 0 to 100, where al corruption level in any coun- Nifty tumbled 149.95 points or vowed to maintain its bond and smallcap indices slipped up Foreign fund outflows said: “NPCI is the system system data and not data shar- 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is try. The integrity score deter- 1.07 per cent to 13,817.55. buying program. to 0.46 per cent. and a sell-off in global mar- provider of UPI and, therefore, ing or privacy. It said it has not very clean. mines the corruption situation The Sensex has now lost Asian and European According to traders, kets also weighed on the comes under the regulatory issued any instructions on data India’s rank is 86 out of 180 of a country. 2,917.76 points in five days, bourses too wilted under sell- recent foreign fund outflows local unit, forex traders radar of the RBI. Since it was sharing by Third-Party App nations with a score of 40. This year, New Zealand while the Nifty has retreated ing pressure amid unabated rise from the domestic capital mar- said. NPCI that allowed Amazon, Providers (TPAPs) or the par- “India was ranked at 80th and Denmark were ranked at 827.15 points. in COVID-19 cases. kets are also weighing on mar- Google and WhatsApp to oper- ticipants of UPI, and matters position out of 180 countries in first position with scores of 88. HUL was the top loser in “Market turned cautious ket momentum. a net Rs 1,688.22 crore on ate under UPI, the responsi- related to data privacy and 2019. The CPI score for India Somalia and South Sudan were the Sensex pack on Thursday, after the unidirectional upside Foreign portfolio investors Wednesday, according to pro- bility to ensure that these enti- data sharing come under the is constant this year as well as ranked lowest at 179th position shedding 3.65 per cent, fol- of the last 10 months due to (FPIs) offloaded shares worth visional exchange data. ties comply with all the domain of the Centre. the previous year’s score,” the with scores of 12. 4 3 $ "Q , "* -!""!$/ !", $%/%$ 3 .K.K (0L",+ icance as telcos are gearing up tion services in future, New Delhi:Centre’s FY22 Central Govt to be 10.82 “The accommodative government to fund its deficit to leverage 5G as the next Airtel said the actual market borrowings are trillion and net market bor- monetary policy stance, weak smoothly and reduce pressure harti Airtel on Thursday frontier for future growth to impact of 5G experience will be expected to remain at an ele- rowings to be 9.02 trillion in corporate sector demand, on domestic interest rates,” oreign direct investment Bsaid its network is 5G ready bolster revenues and available to customers, “when vated level, even as external FY22. excess banking sector liq- the report said. F(FDI) into the country now as the telco successfully provide stronger customer adequate spectrum is avail- deficit financing is set to In FY21 (April-November), uidity, higher savings espe- At present, India does jumped to USD 8.51 billion in demonstrated live fifth gener- experience. able and government approvals increase, India Ratings and the Central government has cially by households, and not finance its deficit by rais- November 2020 from USD 2.8 ation service - with ultra high While the latest demon- are received”. For the demo Research (Ind-Ra) has already borrowed 12.16 higher external financing ing sovereign bonds, it bor- billion in the same month of speeds - over a commercial net- stration underscores the com- run, the company leveraged said.Accordingly, the ratings trillion against its revised (mainly borrowing from mul- rows from multilateral donor 2019, according to the work in Hyderabad city. pany’s technology capabilities existing liberalised spectrum in agency expects the gross borrowing target of 12 tril- tilateral institutions such as agencies to benefit from a Commerce and Industry The move assumes signif- for rolling out of fifth genera- the 1800 MHz band. market borrowings of the lion. the World Bank) helped the long tenor and low cost. Ministry data. 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GAIL 126.00 129.65 125.60 129.15 1.45 INFY 1289.55 1295.65 1273.00 1276.30 ABBOTINDIA 14500.00 14601.00 14350.00 14565.00 KTKBANK 58.90 60.60 58.25 60.05 STARCEMENT 96.65 96.85 94.60 95.35 ICICIBANK 514.60 529.85 512.00 528.25 5.90 TCS 3240.00 3272.70 3183.95 3199.45 SPICEJET 82.50 83.75 81.15 81.95 DBL 408.00 432.00 408.00 424.40 GET&D 117.50 118.70 114.65 117.45 ONGC 89.00 91.40 88.80 90.65 0.95 MARUTI 7860.00 7977.00 7557.85 7586.25 MCX 1653.00 1681.65 1630.95 1671.65 RAYMOND 320.00 333.15 320.00 325.90 MAHSEAMLES 282.95 289.10 278.00 280.05 SHREECEM 22745.00 23189.85 22670.65 22950.30 130.10 AXISBANK 617.00 674.40 617.00 670.85 INDIANB 87.90 91.00 86.60 90.10 MMTC 29.00 29.35 28.10 28.85 TIMETECHNO 50.60 52.30 50.25 51.90 HINDUNILVR 2374.00 2410.45 2290.15 2303.60 ABB 1360.20 1419.40 1345.65 1356.85 HEROMOTOCO 3338.95 3464.10 3325.15 3376.00 17.45 MHRIL 207.00 229.65 203.00 226.60 GODREJAGRO 532.55 532.55 525.00 530.55 IDEA 11.46 12.23 11.43 11.76 ADANITRANS 460.00 475.75 449.00 459.80 RELAXO 820.00 844.15 816.40 837.15 MOIL 135.95 137.00 133.70 135.25 TITAN 1420.00 1454.45 1415.65 1448.10 7.40 SBIN 275.60 283.35 269.55 282.40 SUZLON 6.02 6.25 5.80 6.00 IIFL 121.30 123.00 118.40 122.45 JTEKTINDIA 88.90 90.00 86.60 89.50 NTPC 90.80 92.65 90.35 91.75 0.45 HDFCBANK 1388.00 1400.00 1342.00 1370.20 ISEC 413.80 423.65 403.15 406.75 ENGINERSIN 73.00 75.05 72.55 74.85 REDINGTON 135.05 137.00 134.00 135.75 ULTRACEMCO 5350.00 5469.95 5340.00 5430.00 25.15 BAJFINANCE 4800.00 4910.80 4723.85 4812.90 BAJAJHLDNG 3200.05 3239.90 3187.35 3228.60 JYOTHYLAB 151.00 159.00 151.00 157.55 WESTLIFE 459.60 463.90 440.00 446.55 ASIANPAINT 2420.00 2453.95 2401.05 2448.00 11.40 ICICIBANK 513.00 530.00 512.10 528.15 UJJIVANSFB 35.10 37.30 35.10 36.40 CUB 167.35 168.70 163.40 167.55 BASF 1600.00 1608.70 1575.10 1578.95 GRASIM 1040.50 1076.00 1038.55 1065.20 3.65 HCLTECH 942.55 952.00 931.00 934.85 DELTACORP 138.00 149.30 138.00 146.20 GREAVESCOT 87.45 87.45 85.55 86.30 GILLETTE 5685.10 5699.20 5555.00 5600.10 BHARTIARTL 566.50 575.85 562.75 572.40 1.60 SRTRANSFIN 1134.00 1153.90 1097.80 1111.35 AMARAJABAT 950.00 979.00 940.00 966.10 IBREALEST 78.40 78.65 75.60 76.10 CARERATING 470.05 493.50 468.35 482.80 NAVNETEDUL 82.00 95.00 81.75 84.35 ADANIPORTS 515.70 527.95 507.05 520.30 1.45 BHARTIARTL 562.10 575.95 562.10 571.00 OFSS 3256.00 3280.00 3212.75 3271.55 BOMDYEING 73.00 75.55 72.80 74.65 KEI 489.60 510.00 487.80 498.20 PTC 59.50 59.50 58.45 58.65 BAJAJ-AUTO 4080.00 4190.00 4076.60 4150.00 3.65 BANKBARODA 72.50 72.80 64.55 66.75 CEATLTD 1471.00 1563.45 1439.00 1546.60 MPHASIS 1604.00 1604.00 1534.40 1556.15 SONATSOFTW 405.40 406.70 396.00 397.90 ALLCARGO 130.70 131.00 128.80 130.05 BRITANNIA 3588.70 3650.00 3559.25 3607.05 -3.70 HAVELLS 1102.00 1195.30 1102.00 1182.90 SBILIFE 888.00 888.00 868.30 872.25 GUJGAS 371.95 375.50 362.00 373.05 SYMPHONY 1010.85 1022.75 979.80 1006.20 GESHIP 253.95 254.00 249.60 251.65 EICHERMOT 2780.00 2830.00 2738.35 2786.70 -3.20 ITC 208.25 210.95 205.35 206.50 HFCL 27.90 31.60 27.55 30.85 APLLTD 945.10 952.60 938.00 948.30 HUDCO 41.50 42.05 40.80 41.75 LINDEINDIA 890.00 916.35 886.00 900.35 JSWSTEEL 371.00 380.85 369.60 375.35 -0.90 ASIANPAINT 2429.35 2453.20 2401.05 2442.70 HINDALCO 221.00 231.95 221.00 229.20 JSWENERGY 73.05 75.50 72.80 73.80 VBL 900.00 900.00 855.00 863.40 VARROC 413.00 422.45 408.00 418.35 CIPLA 835.50 848.85 825.70 840.30 -2.20 INDUSINDBK 797.20 828.75 788.60 802.60 AMBUJACEM 248.15 250.55 246.00 247.95 VRLLOG 184.00 196.95 165.00 194.00 IFCI 8.76 9.02 8.76 8.93 KEC 357.55 359.10 351.00 357.95 TATASTEEL 618.00 630.60 612.60 623.90 -2.10 ULTRACEMCO 5359.00 5466.00 5340.00 5444.05 UBL 1305.00 1319.40 1274.60 1283.25 SOUTHBANK 7.92 8.21 7.64 8.15 FORCEMOT 1333.00 1359.55 1328.00 1340.35 POWERINDIA 1210.00 1230.00 1206.25 1226.65 COALINDIA 128.00 129.95 127.80 128.45 -0.70 LT 1349.75 1365.35 1340.10 1345.00 CHOLAFIN 397.50 414.00 397.50 405.05 HINDCOPPER 57.00 60.85 55.80 56.40 TAKE 54.95 55.45 53.20 54.10 NIACL 128.00 130.50 126.15 129.60 TATAMOTORS 260.05 273.40 259.05 266.00 -1.50 BANDHANBNK 295.00 313.90 295.00 311.30 AMBER 2468.95 2632.00 2468.95 2550.55 TORNTPHARM 2648.80 2676.40 2598.00 2665.05 BBTC 1212.00 1215.90 1196.25 1206.85 ASTERDM 146.25 157.45 146.25 154.95 M&M 758.00 778.10 756.10 764.85 -5.10 TATASTEEL 618.00 630.50 614.00 623.95 SWSOLAR 238.05 243.00 236.65 239.15 TATACOMM 972.00 999.60 970.00 972.75 APLAPOLLO 945.00 945.00 910.00 916.45 ZYDUSWELL 1936.00 1954.35 1925.00 1928.55 SBILIFE 883.00 884.35 868.85 875.00 -6.75 WIPRO 442.50 448.20 427.40 431.75 BOSCHLTD 15430.40 15939.40 15404.30 15763.00 BAJAJELEC 738.00 756.30 715.00 721.30 CASTROLIND 122.00 126.35 122.00 125.95 AIAENG 1973.95 1981.65 1915.00 1920.60 BAJFINANCE 4779.55 4909.00 4723.10 4800.00 -45.00 POWERGRID 190.15 191.10 185.85 187.20 BATAINDIA 1493.00 1537.75 1493.00 1523.80 CHENNPETRO 93.50 95.25 89.60 91.45 GMDCLTD 55.00 56.10 54.65 55.25 MAHLOG 490.00 499.75 480.85 482.60 LT 1344.70 1365.10 1340.00 1347.25 -12.60 DLF 253.00 262.70 251.50 260.70 JKTYRE 129.70 130.40 121.50 123.80 RCF 52.50 55.20 51.70 54.70 GODREJIND 431.00 438.30 428.25 435.10 EDELWEISS 64.50 64.50 62.70 63.50 RELIANCE 1880.15 1923.30 1870.00 1876.35 -18.65 PNB 32.75 33.10 31.90 32.60 GLENMARK 483.00 491.25 476.45 480.70 DEEPAKFERT 148.35 158.50 147.80 156.35 JAMNAAUTO 59.90 61.55 58.55 61.10 NBVENTURES 57.55 58.45 57.10 57.35 SUNPHARMA 554.90 574.50 550.40 563.45 -6.35 GMRINFRA 25.40 25.40 24.25 24.65 FRETAIL 75.10 80.95 74.20 78.35 CENTRALBK 12.55 13.40 12.48 13.20 SUMICHEM 303.00 317.40 303.00 314.60 TIMKEN 1244.55 1244.55 1186.30 1194.40 HINDALCO 225.00 232.10 224.55 228.75 -2.65 SUNPHARMA 557.00 574.30 550.70 564.40 SBICARD 958.00 991.20 955.00 969.30 BSOFT 245.00 254.00 245.00 250.00 EIHOTEL 90.35 94.50 90.35 94.00 TNPL 117.00 119.75 116.45 119.40 TECHM 990.00 990.00 965.05 982.55 KAJARIACER 835.05 854.90 832.15 835.90 ECLERX 971.35 1011.55 963.10 976.05 UCOBANK 12.87 12.87 12.70 12.76 NESTLEIND 17470.00 17520.00 17203.00 17306.00 -232.10 CENTURYTEX 397.85 424.45 393.80 417.75 TITAN 1427.90 1454.00 1419.25 1450.30 PNBHOUSING 340.05 345.00 325.25 342.55 KRBL 233.10 234.70 225.45 229.15 CSBBANK 218.10 218.75 215.05 215.65 DRREDDY 4845.00 4903.95 4777.00 4841.00 -68.30 BHARATFORG 590.00 599.15 575.00 582.65 NAUKRI 4698.00 4702.75 4502.75 4536.55 UNIONBANK 29.60 30.20 29.35 29.50 JSL 81.90 84.35 81.20 83.00 DBCORP 79.15 83.10 79.15 80.10 HDFC 2430.10 2454.00 2395.25 2431.50 -35.50 TVSMOTOR 528.00 534.50 520.00 528.65 SAIL 57.00 57.90 55.30 57.10 STAR 809.00 829.00 804.40 817.80 TTKPRESTIG 5919.00 5982.10 5839.55 5882.35 VSTIND 3452.00 3563.55 3452.00 3514.50 TECHM 990.00 990.00 965.00 982.00 -15.10 CONCOR 429.80 441.65 414.00 437.10 BIOCON 374.35 386.50 373.15 380.00 EIDPARRY 335.30 343.35 335.30 341.55 OBEROIRLTY 530.00 546.40 509.85 517.30 DCMSHRIRAM 437.70 452.95 434.85 439.75 TATAINVEST 1025.90 1048.55 1023.40 1038.20 HDFCLIFE 679.50 683.05 670.10 672.30 -10.55 VEDL 160.20 164.10 160.20 162.70 ICICIPRULI 497.10 500.85 487.45 490.95 PAGEIND 28550.00 29226.85 28430.25 28911.20 AVANTI 512.00 515.30 505.80 508.20 SIS 394.90 400.85 393.05 398.10 TCS 3230.00 3275.00 3183.80 3202.95 -58.10 DRREDDY 4840.00 4902.30 4776.25 4876.35 NAVINFLUOR 2480.00 2484.10 2340.00 2346.75 QUESS 527.00 566.00 527.00 552.50 COCHINSHIP 347.45 347.65 339.05 341.05 KSB 642.30 646.75 625.00 630.35 ITC 209.25 211.00 205.75 206.85 -3.80 PVR 1486.00 1523.50 1439.40 1450.00 POLYCAB 1183.00 1212.25 1145.60 1198.40 FORTIS 161.65 165.95 161.55 162.60 PGHL 7300.00 7300.00 6992.95 7059.45 SCHAEFFLER 4300.00 4313.55 4270.35 4294.00 INDUSINDBK 801.30 828.85 789.00 805.00 -15.15 KOTAKBANK 1725.25 1763.50 1700.45 1722.50 TATAMTRDVR 103.05 108.45 101.55 105.80 GMM 3555.00 3630.00 3555.00 3591.95 ENDURANCE 1378.00 1400.90 1356.00 1390.35 IFBIND 1419.00 1419.00 1380.05 1399.15 INFY 1291.80 1296.45 1272.55 1276.50 -24.50 M&M 764.00 778.25 755.65 765.75 MARICO 408.00 415.60 403.50 411.90 NATCOPHARM 893.00 898.20 869.40 894.00 MAHABANK 13.96 14.36 13.78 14.22 UPL 569.00 570.70 557.20 563.00 -11.25 IRCTC 1435.00 1523.00 1434.30 1456.50 SRF 5345.00 5494.95 5324.35 5373.20 SPARC 183.00 184.40 180.00 180.80 LUXIND 1608.00 1645.55 1603.25 1635.80 DIVISLAB 3460.00 3496.70 3410.00 3410.35 -72.70 BAJAJFINSV 8900.00 9214.80 8821.00 8951.45 LTTS 2455.00 2549.15 2382.00 2424.30 BANKINDIA 48.80 49.25 47.95 48.55 UFLEX 348.00 372.00 346.10 366.65 BAJAJFINSV 9020.00 9215.25 8817.60 8932.00 -194.10 BAJAJ-AUTO 4100.00 4190.00 4086.55 4132.00 CADILAHC 455.00 466.50 452.25 462.15 FSL 89.50 90.60 85.70 87.55 JMFINANCIL 80.10 81.80 79.75 80.55 KOTAKBANK 1731.00 1764.45 1701.00 1727.00 -37.70 COLPAL 1554.00 1577.00 1530.20 1563.75 TRIDENT 13.00 14.56 12.55 14.56 SUPREMEIND 1789.10 1824.00 1754.10 1784.25 DISHTV 12.10 12.40 11.80 12.24 HCLTECH 948.80 952.40 930.10 932.00 -23.50 ADANIPORTS 516.90 527.60 508.55 519.50 DIXON 13801.00 14198.10 13801.00 14039.85 TV18BRDCST 28.50 29.45 28.05 28.40 VIPIND 337.00 347.20 336.35 342.50 POWERGRID 190.95 190.95 185.80 187.50 -4.85 TATAPOWER 75.40 77.85 74.50 77.20 RVNL 26.85 30.15 26.55 30.15 CANFINHOME 465.05 494.70 465.05 479.50 BLUEDART 4379.95 4379.95 4112.95 4165.30 HDFCBANK 1389.90 1401.30 1342.00 1372.00 -37.60 BPCL 375.10 389.60 375.10 384.35 SUNTV 485.00 495.65 481.00 492.80 INTELLECT 314.75 330.95 313.65 325.25 RITES 252.00 259.70 250.55 258.65 WIPRO 443.25 448.60 427.30 433.00 -13.45 APOLLOTYRE 196.95 206.00 194.85 202.55 MANAPPURAM 151.10 156.75 151.10 153.35 STLTECH 173.80 179.35 172.00 177.70 ORIENTELEC 241.00 253.50 241.00 245.75 MARUTI 7840.00 7984.55 7562.00 7600.00 -270.90 NESTLEIND 17401.00 17519.95 17205.75 17375.40 ALKYLAMINE 4680.25 4925.00 4575.00 4854.80 KANSAINER 572.10 594.40 557.70 586.85 JKCEMENT 2140.00 2140.00 2087.80 2112.20 HINDUNILVR 2367.90 2411.55 2290.00 2304.00 -87.30 TATAELXSI 2595.00 2636.50 2535.00 2590.10 PGHH 10900.00 11365.15 10900.00 11254.50 UJJIVAN 248.20 254.05 246.10 248.60 BDL 336.85 336.85 324.15 329.50 CANBK 129.80 129.80 123.85 128.00 PIIND 2145.00 2145.00 2032.00 2069.90 GSFC 72.00 77.80 71.55 76.60 INFIBEAM 80.00 80.00 75.75 76.65 IBULHSGFIN 194.95 198.25 191.80 193.55 HINDPETRO* 216.00 223.85 214.10 222.15 KNRCON 370.10 371.00 356.10 363.40 HAWKINCOOK 5685.00 5685.00 5530.00 5572.25 HDFCLIFE 680.00 683.20 670.35 671.40 INDUSTOWER 232.10 243.65 232.10 241.25 EQUITAS 71.00 72.60 68.55 68.95 PHOENIXLTD 707.15 764.00 701.10 723.15 RBLBANK 214.20 220.30 209.30 215.00 NMDC 105.00 108.25 104.25 106.95 GHCL 208.00 216.20 206.00 209.70 WELSPUNIND 68.20 70.15 67.05 67.35 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE BHEL 35.25 36.85 35.15 36.60 JKPAPER 118.00 129.25 117.00 128.25 SIEMENS 1610.00 1643.95 1592.00 1636.65 RALLIS 275.00 276.00 270.00 271.90 NIFTY NEXT 50 32367.65 32711.10 32205.85 32513.45 -129.10 HEROMOTOCO 3320.00 3462.35 3315.10 3396.15 DABUR 525.00 534.90 520.90 527.60 GNFC 204.50 209.50 202.50 208.00 SHOPERSTOP 195.70 199.50 193.05 195.25 HAVELLS 1114.00 1194.85 1106.00 1175.80 62.75 EICHERMOT 2750.10 2830.20 2741.00 2796.90 CROMPTON 413.70 441.75 408.65 422.25 BEML 903.50 905.00 887.80 899.30 FLUOROCHEM 600.00 614.00 572.75 581.15 BANDHANBNK 299.90 313.90 297.00 312.00 8.30 GAIL 125.10 129.65 125.10 128.50 IEX 237.25 249.35 237.25 248.10 TORNTPOWER 300.00 308.75 298.00 305.85 IRCON 84.00 85.65 82.75 85.15 HINDPETRO 214.85 223.85 214.05 222.50 5.85 NATIONALUM 48.00 48.50 46.10 47.05 CUMMINSIND 628.00 641.45 614.90 637.10 ERIS 604.20 638.95 603.45 623.15 PRESTIGE 274.10 278.00 267.10 269.30 PETRONET 237.30 244.45 236.85 242.55 4.75 JINDALSTEL 266.05 274.55 263.80 270.80 EMAMILTD 492.10 497.10 467.00 474.90 JSLHISAR 137.05 144.95 135.00 139.55 GICRE 132.00 134.00 130.90 133.15 INDUSTOWER 239.70 243.70 235.50 243.00 4.65 JSWSTEEL 368.55 380.65 368.55 376.35 BERGEPAINT 716.50 741.50 716.50 731.20 COROMANDEL 819.00 834.80 803.70 826.95 THERMAX 950.00 965.00 939.55 962.55 BOSCHLTD 15450.55 15946.90 15376.45 15772.95 230.40 ADANIGREEN 1019.75 1038.75 1016.40 1032.25 HDFCAMC 2910.00 2939.85 2877.80 2921.40 AARTIIND 1130.00 1162.60 1126.55 1140.85 PARAGMILK 109.50 115.05 106.90 110.90 DLF 252.25 262.80 251.55 262.50 3.75 MRF 88400.00 89358.00 87179.10 87547.35 IDBI 27.85 28.75 27.50 28.30 AFFLE 3750.00 3808.30 3657.10 3695.05 GRSE 182.20 182.20 175.80 176.20 LAOPALA 218.00 221.05 215.20 219.85 SIEMENS 1604.70 1644.90 1595.70 1644.90 22.70 RAJESHEXPO 481.90 481.90 475.00 478.35 JUSTDIAL 625.90 646.25 611.05 616.35 ATUL 6301.00 6425.55 6219.80 6308.55 FINCABLES 362.05 375.25 362.05 368.25 JCHAC 2450.00 2480.45 2419.60 2429.80 COLPAL 1550.00 1577.00 1529.95 1563.25 18.30 LUPIN 1061.00 1077.10 1038.15 1050.25 EXIDEIND 193.95 199.70 193.50 198.05 PFIZER 4700.00 4790.55 4642.45 4723.60 ORIENTREF 219.00 220.00 214.25 215.75 AKZOINDIA 2229.00 2370.00 2229.00 2306.85 CONCOR 428.65 441.90 424.10 436.55 3.60 IDFCFIRSTB 47.65 49.15 46.95 47.90 BRITANNIA 3603.70 3649.95 3560.00 3604.65 TRENT 657.00 667.30 647.00 650.20 SJVN 24.70 25.05 24.70 24.90 NILKAMAL 1458.50 1490.35 1458.50 1478.25 SBICARD 952.00 991.85 952.00 978.00 8.00 TATACHEM 481.15 495.10 481.15 489.80 HAL 914.50 929.00 884.00 922.20 LTI 4024.90 4050.70 3953.75 3970.10 CARBORUNIV 426.00 426.00 414.95 419.60 KALPATPOWR 314.30 319.00 313.90 315.60 GICRE 130.80 134.00 130.60 133.70 1.05 PEL 1404.00 1417.95 1365.05 1372.20 GODREJCP 771.00 780.45 766.70 776.70 INDHOTEL 118.40 123.85 118.40 121.75 BIRLACORPN 714.00 721.30 706.90 711.30 FINEORG 2365.00 2380.90 2337.40 2368.40 ADANIGREEN 1016.50 1039.00 1016.50 1035.60 7.05 ASHOKLEY 113.75 115.25 111.05 112.85 BALKRISIND 1613.00 1670.00 1613.00 1664.95 AJANTPHARM 1700.00 1768.25 1700.00 1754.25 NLCINDIA 50.50 51.60 50.50 50.80 VAIBHAVGBL 2677.00 2677.00 2595.00 2606.60 GODREJCP 768.50 780.60 766.70 778.00 4.05 ZEEL 218.55 225.15 217.05 220.15 CHAMBLFERT 231.10 242.00 226.05 239.15 COFORGE 2430.00 2434.35 2369.95 2420.10 MINDACORP 88.00 90.70 86.50 89.50 NH 462.00 462.00 435.05 438.15 BIOCON 376.55 386.80 373.00 379.50 1.95 FEDERALBNK 69.20 72.45 69.00 71.70 WELCORP 126.65 128.00 119.65 123.15 SWANENERGY 127.90 131.25 127.20 129.80 SOBHA 461.55 476.75 456.00 461.95 ITDC 314.25 314.25 299.80 301.05 HDFCAMC 2895.00 2940.00 2877.55 2934.00 14.55 AUROPHARMA 943.00 954.50 925.95 944.35 RAMCOCEM 770.00 788.45 765.85 785.20 WABAG 183.20 193.85 183.20 192.20 GUJALKALI 318.05 321.80 316.85 317.95 MAHINDCIE 157.10 167.70 157.10 164.85 PGHH 11219.95 11350.10 11196.10 11277.95 48.70 BLISSGVS 189.90 191.00 186.00 187.55 DEEPAKNI 955.00 1008.70 928.00 975.85 VENKYS 1515.00 1545.00 1515.00 1522.20 BLUESTARCO 732.00 764.80 725.65 736.05 ZENSARTECH 238.00 239.40 235.75 237.65 ABBOTINDIA 14550.00 14618.15 14348.95 14579.15 52.15 UPL 547.00 570.20 547.00 565.70 MGL 1025.00 1065.00 1025.00 1056.65 HONAUT 38587.75 39799.00 38006.45 39279.75 GLAXO 1425.00 1472.80 1425.00 1461.20 HATHWAY 28.50 30.35 28.50 30.05 OFSS 3221.90 3283.95 3211.05 3260.40 6.55 RADICO 495.55 512.00 487.60 495.20 ATGL 375.00 382.00 362.40 379.10 SUNTECK 339.00 339.25 320.55 324.90 CERA 3491.45 3540.00 3450.15 3485.90 CCL 251.90 251.90 242.00 243.05 DABUR 526.80 535.00 521.05 527.65 0.15 DIVISLAB 3450.00 3495.90 3408.70 3428.05 WHIRLPOOL 2538.00 2625.00 2457.10 2547.55 LALPATHLAB 2370.00 2370.00 2210.00 2249.50 FDC 295.40 298.95 290.00 291.50 VTL 1047.20 1065.65 1039.65 1049.30 PIDILITIND 1705.00 1728.00 1698.80 1712.25 0.35 CYIENT 620.00 653.95 583.80 634.85 LAXMIMACH 5110.00 5228.80 5046.00 5076.15 DALBHARAT 1142.60 1153.20 1126.85 1139.35 SUNDRMFAST 553.00 559.00 535.30 538.90 ALKEM 3040.00 3081.20 3003.00 3050.00 0.40 ICICIGI 1383.00 1391.65 1363.70 1371.70 VOLTAS 910.00 942.50 904.05 933.95 PERSISTENT 1534.00 1534.00 1486.40 1499.35 BALRAMCHIN 172.30 175.75 169.50 170.75 HIMATSEIDE 134.50 142.10 134.50 138.55 BAJAJHLDNG 3200.00 3238.90 3186.70 3230.10 -0.25 IPCALAB 1912.30 1939.40 1879.00 1896.45 JUBLFOOD 2581.00 2721.90 2581.00 2710.05 TEAMLEASE 2757.10 2864.45 2697.45 2822.75 GARFIBRES 2290.00 2295.00 2203.35 2283.70 TCIEXP 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$ Washington: To the last en U.S. Satellites in space and has been noncommittal while moments of his presidency, which has become, in the minds stressing the strategic impor- $ ) Donald Trump trumpeted of some, the singular national tance of space. Space Force as a creation for the security challenge. Russia, too, The White House did not ages. stands accused by Washington respond to a request for com- ! *!) And while President Joe of seeking to challenge ment on Biden’s view. Biden has quickly undone other American dominance in space. Although some see it as a Washington: President Joe offer taxpayer-subsidized cov- Trump initiatives, the space-far- “They’re building capabili- Trump vanity project, Space Biden is set to take his first steps erage regardless of a person’s Washington: The Biden admin- intellectual property and access appearance in his new capaci- ing service seems likely to sur- ties to use space against us. We Force is not the farcical force of to reverse Trump administra- medical history, or preexisting istration has ruled out any com- to market, the South China Sea. ty, Kerry, said that climate vive, even if the new adminis- have to be able to respond to the public imagination. tion health care policies. The conditions, including COVID- promise with China on issues I mean, run the list; we all know change is the existential threat tration pushes it lower on the list that,” Gen. John Hyten, vice In the military, it’s seen White House said Biden plans 19. That new three-month like theft of intellectual proper- them. Those issues will never be to the world. of defense priorities. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of soberly as an affirmation of the on Thursday to sign orders on “special enrollment period” ty and South China Sea for traded for anything that has to The stakes on climate The reason Space Force is Staff, told the National Security need to more effectively organ- a range of issues including get- could begin as soon as February arriving at a deal on the exis- do with climate. That’s not change just simply couldn’t be unlikely to go away is largely Space Association, an advoca- ise for the defense of U.S. ting more Americans covered 15, according to a White House tential issue of climate change. going to happen,” he asserted. any higher than they are right this: Elimination would require cy group, last week, referring to Interests in space — especially and removing curbs on abor- summary. The US has serious differ- But climate is a critical now. It is existential, he said. an act of Congress, where a Russia and China. satellites used for civilian and tion counselling. Biden will also immedi- ences with China on some very standalone issue that the US has “We use that word too eas- bipartisan consensus holds that As a career space officer, military navigation, intelligence The most concrete short- ately reverse a federal policy important issues, Special to deal on in the sense that ily, and we throw it away. But America’s increasing reliance Hyten says he often gets asked and communication. term impact will come from that bars taxpayer funding for Presidential Envoy on Climate China is 30 per cent of the emis- we have a big agenda in front of on space is a worrying vulner- what will become of Space While far smaller than any Biden reopening international health care non- Change John Kerry told sions of the world. The US is us on a global basis, and ability that is best addressed by Force under Biden. And while other branch of the military, HealthCare.Gov insurance profits offering abortion coun- reporters at a White House about 15 per cent of the emis- President Biden is deeply com- a branch of the military focused he offered no prediction, he Space Force is acquiring the markets as coverage has shrunk seling or referrals. Known as the news conference. sions of the world. Clubbed with mitted — totally seized by this exclusively on this problem. clearly believes Space Force standard trappings of a service, in the economic turmoil of the Mexico City Policy, it can get The relations between the European Union, the three enti- issue, as you can tell by this The new service also is should remain. Biden has not including an official flag, logo, coronavirus pandemic. Created switched on and off depending US and China are at an all-time ties account for more than 55 executive order and by the linked to an increasing U.S. publicly commented on his seal and doctrine. It has under the Obama-era on whether Democrats or low. The two countries are cur- per cent, he said. other — the initiative for getting Wariness of China, which is intentions with Space Force. His launched commercials to attract Affordable Care Act, also called Republicans control the White rently engaged in a bitter con- “So, it’s urgent that we find back into Paris immediately. developing capabilities to threat- defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, recruits. AP “Obamacare,” the marketplaces House. AP frontation over various issues, a way to compartmentalise, to That’s why he rejoined the Paris including trade, the origins of move forward. And we’ll wait agreement so quickly, because the novel coronavirus pandem- and see. But President Joe Biden he knows it is urgent,” he said. R ,B" ic, the communist giant’s aggres- is very, very clear about the need “He also knows that Paris $ !)7 sive military moves in the dis- to address the other issues with alone is not enough — not &! puted South China Sea and China. And I know some peo- when almost 90 per cent of all human rights. ple have been concerned. of the planet’s global emis- ''! !$ " $ “I am as mindful of that as Nothing is going to be siphoned sions come from outside of US ! ,B:& anybody, having served as off into one area from another,” borders. We could go to zero Moscow: Several allies and brother Oleg. agent poisoning that he blames Secretary of State and in the Kerry said in response to a ques- tomorrow and the problem New York: President Joe the origins of the novel coro- supporters of Russian opposi- All four are reported to be on the Kremlin. Russian Senate, the issues of theft of tion. In his maiden media isn’t solved,” he said. PTI Biden’s nominee for ambas- navirus pandemic, the com- tion leader Alexei Navalny suspects in a criminal probe authorities have rejected the sador to the United Nations, munist giant’s aggressive mil- were detained in Moscow early into alleged violations of coro- accusations. Linda Thomas-Greenfield has itary moves in the disputed Thursday after mass protests navirus regulations during the The overnight detentions described China as a “strategic South China Sea and human last Saturday demanding his mass rally in Moscow. The of his supporters came ! adversary” and a “threat” to its rights. release from prison drew tens raids came four days before after more than a dozen neighbours, asserting that her At the United Nations, of thousands to the streets in new protests that Navalny’s raids on apartments and highest priority will be to push Chinese are “undermining our over 100 Russian cities. supporters have called for offices of Navalny’s family, against Chinese influence in values…undermining our secu- Navalny’s top ally Lyubov Sunday. associates and supporters in the Security Council. rity”, Thomas-Greenfield testi- Sobol, Dr. Anastasia Vasilyeva The 44-year-old Navalny, connection to the probe. The relations between the fied at her confirmation hearing from the Alliance of Doctors the most well-known critic of Searched locations included US and China are at an all- held by the Senate Foreign union backed by Navalny and President Vladimir Putin’s gov- Navalny’s apartment, where . time low. The two countries Relations Committee on Maria Alyokhina from the ernment, was arrested January police detained his brother, London: The UK Government are currently engaged in a Wednesday which was heavily Pussy Riot punk collective 17 upon his return from and a rented apartment where has further tightened its over- Islamabad: Pakistan’s by India in 1999 and given bitter confrontation over var- dominated by questions from have been detained for 48 Germany, where he spent five Navalny’s wife, Yulia, has been seas travel measures and Supreme Court on Thursday safe passage to Afghanistan in ious issues, including trade, lawmakers on China. PTI hours along with Navalny’s months recovering from nerve- living. AP warned British holidaymakers dismissed appeals against the exchange for the nearly 150 that they could face fines of 200 acquittal of British-born al- passengers of hijacked Indian pounds as their journeys do not Qaeda terrorist Ahmed Omar Airlines Flight 814. fall within the coronavirus lock- Saeed Sheikh in the sensa- He was serving a prison ! R '4" " down valid travel exceptions. tional kidnapping and murder term in India for kidnappings As part of measures laid of Daniel Pearl in 2002 and of Western tourists in the Warsaw (Poland): A near- ernment demonstrations are sioner, or ombudsman, whose civil liberties and democratic out by UK Home Secretary ordered his release, a judge- country. total ban on abortion has planned for Thursday evening. role is independent from the norms under right-wing pop- Priti Patel in the House of ment denounced by the A three-judge bench of taken effect in Poland and trig- Poland’s top human rights Polish government. “This ulist governments in Poland, Commons on Wednesday, all American journalist’s family the apex court led by Justice gered a new round of nation- official denounced the further offensive is opposed by civil as well as Hungary. The ero- outbound and inbound pas- as “a complete travesty of jus- Mushir Alam on Thursday wide protests three months restriction of what was already society.” sion of democratic rights in sengers will be expected to jus- tice.” dismissed the Sindh govern- after a top court ruled that the one of the most restrictive The only remaining legal the two nations also is spread- tify their reasons for travel as Pearl, the 38-year-old ment’s appeal against the # abortion of congenitally dam- abortion laws in Europe, call- justifications for abortion ing to other parts of ex-com- part of measures to reduce the South Asia bureau chief for Sindh High Court’s (SHC) aged fetuses is unconstitu- ing it a tragedy for women. under Polish law are if the munist central Europe, pre- risk of Covid-19 transmission. The Wall Street Journal, was decision to overturn the con- tional. Led by a women’s rights “The state wants to further woman’s life or health is at risk senting a challenge for U.S. She also confirmed a com- abducted and beheaded while viction of Sheikh in the Pearl Kinshasa (Congo): Lawmakers group, Women’s Strike, people limit their rights, risk their or if a pregnancy results from President Joe Biden as he pulsory 10-day hotel quaran- he was in Pakistan investigat- murder case. The beheading in Congo have voted to remove poured onto the streets of lives, and condemn them to a crime like rape or incest. The seeks to restore democratic tine requirements for any ing a story in 2002 on the links of the American journalist in Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Warsaw and other cities late torture,” said Adam Bodnar, restriction of abortion comes norms at home and abroad. inbound passengers into the between the country’s power- 2002 had grabbed interna- Ilunkamba, paving the way for Wednesday. More anti-gov- the human rights commis- amid a broader erosion of AP UK from high-risk “red list” ful spy agency ISI and al- tional headlines. President Felix Tshisekedi to countries with high rates of Qaeda. The court ordered that appoint someone more loyal. Covid infections and new vari- Sheikh and his three aides three others, who had been The no confidence vote in (' 1)(&%''1 % '!) '(( %( ( % ants are to be confirmed in the - Fahad Naseem, Sheikh Adil sentenced to life in prison for Ilunkamba is the latest move by coming days. and Salman Saqib - were con- their part in Pearl’s kidnap- Tshisekedi to distance himself London (PTI): A British fugi- tal health grounds. related to the Punjab National experts in the Fletcher case “There are still too many victed and sentenced in the ping and death, also be freed. from a coalition formed with tive wanted in India to serve a Ivor Fletcher, who is said to Bank (PNB) scam. during a remote hearing before people coming in and out of abduction and murder case of Ruth and Judea Pearl - the his predecessor, Joseph Kabila, 10-year sentence after his con- be a “very high suicide risk”, has Dr Andrew Forrester, a Justice Martin Chamberlain. our country each day. The Pearl in Karachi in 2002. parents of Pearl - criticised the the strongman who governed viction for possession of 10 used the same prisons and forensic psychiatrist, and Dr The appeal is being argued rules are clear — people should Pearl’s murder took place judgment that would endan- the impoverished Central kilograms of charas (cannabis) mental health experts to argue Alan Mitchell, a medical prac- on the grounds of Section 91 of be staying at home unless they three years after Sheikh, along ger the lives of journalists African nation for 18 years. in April 2002 appealed to the his appeal as those deposed by titioner and prisons expert as the Extradition Act, which have a valid reason to leave. with Jaish-e-Mohammad chief everywhere, said Faisal The coalition with Kabila’s High Court in London on diamond merchant Nirav Modi chair of the Independent prohibits extradition from the Going on holiday is not a valid Masood Azhar and Mushtaq Siddiqi, the Pearl family party has restricted Tshisekedi Thursday against being extra- wanted in India on charges of Prisons Monitoring Group in UK if it would be unjust or reason,” said Patel. PTI Ahmed Zargar, was released lawyer. PTI since he took office in 2019. AP dited to India on serious men- fraud and money laundering Scotland, were quoted as oppressive to the person. ; :
6* Dharmendra Malik, Tikait was quoted as what are the three main produce you sell? India, as well as those out of country, is it”. disease in the last seven days, 18 in 14 days, 5 500 saying the Uttar Pradesh Police is trying The second is do you sell your produce at being probed,” said Singhal. Mehta pointed out that the problem six in 21 days and 21 districts in the last to arrest protesters even when the Supreme MSP? The third is whom do you sell? Police have earlier named 37 farmer arises during live, discussion-based pro- 28 days. “Shocked by this insensitivity, we, the Court has found peaceful protests legiti- Respondents can choose answer from - leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, Yogendra grammes, as there cannot be pre-censor- following Opposition parties, reaffirming mate. Farm Gate, Hatt, APMC Mandi, Collection Yadav and Medha Patkar, in the FIR reg- ship of such programmes. The bench said: ?> O5 the collective demand for the repeal of “No violence has taken place at the Center, Company Collection, FPO and any istered at Samaypur Badli police station “We are not interested in what the people agri-laws and in solidarity with Indian Ghazipur border but still the UP other. The fourth question is: Are you that mentioned charges of attempt to mur- say on TV. They can say anything these 0 *7 8 0 farmers have decided to boycott the Government is resorting to policy of sup- aware of the implications of legalising der, rioting and criminal conspiracy. days and use any tone on TV but as long President’s address in both the Houses of pression. This is the face of the UP MSP? Especially the commodity is in sur- as they do not instigate, incite violence, we “When COVID arrived, India had its Parliament on January 29,” the statement Government,” Tikait said. plus. The respondent can give an answer 435 * 0 have no problem with that. We are inter- share of problems. At the beginning of last reads. “Our protest will continue,” he added. in “yes” and “no”. If yes, what may be ested in broadcasts or programmes which year, several experts and organisations had The Budget Session of Parliament is Tikait, who is one of the farm leaders those? Can you suggest some policy 536 """ have instigation effect and there are situ- made several predictions that India would being conducted in two parts. The first named in the Delhi Police’s FIR over the instruments/ways to cover the price risk ations when it can cause riots, and there be most affected by the pandemic. Looking phase of the session will begin on January Republic Day violence in the national besides minimum support prices? “Obviously, each state will have its can be loss of life, property”. at the condition of countries with better 29 with President’s address and end on Capital, said there should be a judicial In the last Section E, the respondents interests, concerns and priorities, but Mehta agreed with the bench and said health infrastructure, the world was right February 15. The second phase will be held enquiry into the Red Fort incident. He said can give “any other suggestions” in 100 sensitivity to them cannot be one-sided. that sometimes it is done “deliberately” but in worrying about us,” he said. between March 8 and April 8. The Union his union has socially boycotted Deep words. At the end of the day relationships between sometimes it is “unfortunate”. The prime minister, however, said in Budget will be presented in Parliament on Siddhu, who was involved in the incident major states are reciprocal in nature,” the The top court made the observations the midst of numerous doubts, he was here February 1. at the Red Fort on Republic Day. * 004 Minister said. while hearing a batch of pleas which have with “a message of belief, positivity and Jaishankar said as rising powers, each raised the issue of media reporting of hope from over 1.3 billion Indians”. 0* 0 * 0 0* * 5* 5@ 043 5?5 nation will have their own set of aspira- Tablighi Jamaat congregation here last year Modi said, “We transformed the fight 508 5 tions and their pursuit to it cannot be during the onset of COVID-19 pandem- against coronavirus into a people’s move- 0 0403 *4 ignored. He said peace and tranquility in ic. ment and today India is among the most 000 0 50 6 Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal border areas is the basis for development successful countries in saving lives.” How the dispute is to be resolved on Thursday visited the hospital and of ties with China in other domains and 3 00 “We focussed on developing COVID- As many as 715 officials and staff of between buyer and seller? Do you think enquired about the health injured police- if it is disturbed, “so inevitably is rest of the specific health infrastructure, we trained the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, who are not the existing provision through SDM will men. relationship”. *56 our human resources to fight against this directly connected with the proceedings of serve the purpose? If no, what alternate A group of people claiming to be locals The Minister said far from mitigating 5 *+?*7 pandemic and we made full use of tech the House have been administered Antigen do you propose? at Delhi’s Singhu border also staged a already existing differences, events of for testing and tracking,” he said. Tests, while 494 associated with the pro- Section B has five questions regarding protest at the Singhu border, demanding 2020 have actually put the relationship 7 ** Modi said India has started the world’s ceedings of the House have been admin- the Farmers (Empowerment and that the area be vacated following the under “exceptional stress.” Any expectation largest coronavirus vaccination pro- istered RT PCR tests. None has tested pos- Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance Republic Day violence in the city. that the situation at border can be brushed On the other hand, Tamil Nadu (15.7 gramme and its speed can be imagined itive in the Antigen Tests. This is in sharp and Farm Services Act, 2020, including, Police have also formed several teams aside and life can carry on undisturbed is pc), Delhi (15.7 pc), Jharkhand (14.7 pc), from the fact that over 23 lakh health contrast to 64 officials and staff of the Rajya “Are you aware about the Act dealing with to locate all the culprits. Police in its notices simply not realistic, he said. Jaishankar said Uttarakhand (17.1 pc), Chhattisgarh (20.6 workers have been vaccinated in just 12 Sabha Secretariat having tested positive contract farming? Do you know the Act also asked the farmer leaders to submit if the ties are to get better, policies must pc) and Maharashtra (20.7 pc) have less days. In the next few months, we would ahead of the Monsoon Session last year. is (a) contract for produce and not for their response within three days, explain- take into account the learnings of the last than 21 per cent vaccination coverage and complete our target of vaccinating 30 crore Rajya Sabha will meet at 3 pm on land? Do you think that there may be risk ing why legal action should not be taken three decades. need to improve, he said. old people and people with co-morbidi- Friday and one hour after the presentation of acquiring land by the corporate sector against them as they did not follow con- Giving details of Covid-19 cases in the ties, he said. of General Budget for 2021-2022 on or the contractor? Do you agree with the ditions set for the parade. The lookout *5 country, Bhushan said that the number of February 1, 2021. On the remaining days, dispute resolution through SDM under the notices also include names of farmers lead- active cases are declining, there are *4""" the House will meet between 9 am and 2 Act? Do you have any suggestions to fur- ers such as Yogendra Yadav, Darshan Pal, 57* 77 1,75,000 active cases in the country as of pm. ther improve the provisions in the Act?” Rakesh Tikait and Balbir Singh Rajewa. 5 5 ??0 now. A steady and declining trend is being Comprising countries like Italy, Section C contains three questions Eish Singhal, the Public Relation exhibited. Two States still have 40,000 or Pakistan, Mexico and Egypt, the Coffee about the Essential Commodities Officer (PRO) of Delhi Police, said a pre- Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor more active cases and contribute 67 per Club has opposed the permanent mem- 5 55 (Amendment) Act, 2020, on whether the liminary assessment suggests there was General Tushar Mehta submitted that there cent of the total caseload - Kerala with bership bid of India, Japan, Germany and 0 farmers are aware of its provisions and how pre-conceived and well-co-ordinated plan are effective mechanisms in place to pre- 72,000 active cases and Maharashtra with Brazil. President Biden in his campaign these affect them, and the changes they to break the agreement reached between vent spread of hate news. 44,000 active cases. India’s cumulative policy document last year had reiterated However, Tikait, the BKU’s national would like. The MSP issue is dealt with in Delhi Police and leaders of farmers’ organ- The CJI then told Mehta: “The fact of Covid-19 positivity rate is 5.51 per cent and its promise of supporting India as a per- spokesperson, condemned the Uttar Section D, in four questions - “What are isations. the matter is that there are programmes is declining. India’s cumulative Covid-19 manent member of the UN Security Pradesh Government and police for the the three main produce you sell? Do you “The Special Cell is investigating larg- which have instigating effect and you being positivity rate is 5.51 per cent and is declin- Council. “Recognising India’s growing move. “I will commit suicide but won’t end sell your produce at MSP? (to) Whom do er conspiracy and criminal designs behind the government is doing nothing about it” ing while the active cases are less than 1.75 role on the world stage, the Obama-Biden protest until the farm bills are repealed,” you sell? Are you aware about the impli- the unfortunate events. A criminal case has the bench told Mehta. lakh after seven months and is declining, Administration formally declared US sup- Tikait said in a message to PTI, claiming cations of legalising MSP especially if the been registered and is being investigated “Control over some news is as impor- Bhushan stated. port for India’s membership in a reformed threat to his life. commodity is in surplus? If yes, what may under provisions of Unlawful Activities tant as some preventive measure and check Earlier in the day, Union Health and expanded United Nations Security He also alleged that armed goons were be those?” Prevention Act and sections of IPC deal- law and order situation. I don’t know why Minister Harsh Vardhan said that India has Council,” Biden Campaign’s policy docu- sent to the protest site. In a separate state- Section D is related to legalising MSP. ing with sedition. Role and conduct of you are blind to this. 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Here are some of the efficient before. The long process of imple- ways you can redo your house in an menting technology in classrooms affordable manner and take the first has already been taken care of for step towards green living. us by the pandemic. on the environment and enable One of the big fears of parents VOC-FREE PAINT OR CON- plants to thrive, providing a suitable has always been the use of technol- CRETE WALLS habitation. ogy in the classrooms, the com- Beautifully decorated walls set the mon misconception being that tone of the house and make all the RECLAIMED WOOD this will result in students being difference. Repainting is one of the While selecting green materials for dependent on it. However, due to basic ways to give a new look and your home, stick to basics and opt this global health crisis scenario, feel to the house but using a paint for wooden furniture as it never we have seen how technology can that contains a lot of harmful goes out of the style. From kitchen be used appropriately in order to chemicals can potentially harm countertops to floors, patios to out- benefit students. the environment and affect the air door seating options, old wood can Other less obvious changes quality of the house. Cheap paints be included in every possible way will also take place in our learning emit Volatile Organic Compounds as these are highly durable and easy environments this year. Students (VOC), hazardous fumes and other to maintain. Incorporating will show a greater sense of agency, particulate matter, which can dras- reclaimed wood pieces do not only as in the last year we have seen stu- tically make one vulnerable to save up renovation costs, but also dents take more control of their chronic health disorders. Thus, provide stylish interior décor with- e all know that before. SEL is important in teach- with such service providers to own learning than ever before. make sure to choose only eco- out harming the environment. 2020 was an ing students as well as adults how maximise student learning, espe- Similarly, parents’ involvement friendly paints that are free of unpredictable to manage their emotions, rela- cially if the COVID-induced lock- and support became a key element VOCs and lead, especially if you NATURAL TEXTILES AND FIN- year for educa- tionships and organise them- down continues to prevail, phys- of learning during the pandemic have children at home. ISHINGS tional institutes selves. Adults and students can ical industries like in person and so more parent participation Concrete walls are considered to be Choose hypoallergenic, biodegrad- asW much as it was for the rest of the both benefit from time spent on tutoring will likely be affected by and community engagement can another option to go for while able and recyclable fashioning pil- world. We were faced with disrup- SEL, especially because of the the entrance of so many digital be expected. Additionally, we have remodeling your place sustainably. lows, mattresses, bedding materi- tions, chaos, confusions and par- emotional difficulties this pan- and tech-based players. seen the important role educators They are constructed or molded als. Upholstery made of natural ents were left juggling between demic has created for everyone. As have played for students, while with cement giving different shapes latex is an eco-friendly option to their jobs, personal life and their a result, it is important for schools Digital classrooms and hybrid everyone was stuck at home. We and designs. These are more in keep away dust mites, moisture, and children’s education more so than and educators to place more learning: While we are all hope- can hope that this sense of grati- trend these days instead of paint VOCs. Opt for carpets and rugs before. Educational institutions emphasis on it to create a safe and ful about the vaccines, their tude and appreciation continues, giving a fine royal finish to your liv- created from natural materials such have to swiftly shift gears and conducive learning environment. 7 00*0 impact and reach, the uncertain- restoring in some ways the respect ing area. as cotton, jute or wool rather than move to online teaching so as to A focus on SEL can also help stu- 35 5 ty of 2021 still remains. Even as that this profession has lost. synthetic fibers that ultimately end prevent any disrupting student dents navigate through difficult 60 * schools plan for their physical And lastly, the new year, if it WELCOME GREEN PLANTS up languishing the landfills. learning, and a month into 2021, times in future situations that they 5 @ reopening, the implementation brings with it some normalcy, INDOORS we will carry some of these learn- may encounter. ?? will likely be slow and phased. We will also require a great deal of The vibrant green houseplants do SAVE ENERGY ings forward. Given the unpre- can, therefore, expect digital class- catching up. While educators and not only embellish your living Let the natural light inside the dictability of how this year will Virtual learning and ed-tech: 46 0 rooms to continue to be the norm education institutions have adapt- space but also makes the air clean- house and carefully position mir- pan out, below is a list of some We have seen how many new dig- 0" for a good part 2021. Students will ed to the new normal and shown er and fresher. Plants help to rors that encourage light to bounce trends that we can expect to ital learning platforms and ed-tech * @535@ most likely continue to learn great resilience, students have cer- remove toxins from air, improve around a pokey room. Even ceiling observe in school education dur- have come up this past year. H* online for at least the first half of tainly experienced some losses in mood, boost creativity and lower portholes can channel light from ing the coming months. Massive acquisitions and big * 005?0 the year. As physical schools learning. As we come to terms stress and anxiety. While keeping the roof and diffuse natural light in investments in disruptive educa- reopen, hybrid learning class- with the new normal, a big prior- the plants can be immensely ben- the living space, making it vibrant Greater focus on socio-emotion- tion ideas have taken up large * rooms will be common. Hybrid ity will be ensuring that those who eficial for the health of inhabitants, and full of life. Save up energy by al learning: After a year filled with spaces in our daily news updates. 5?35 classrooms are those where there have been most affected, are it is essential to choose an eco- using LED lighting as they consume uncertainty and unprecedented It is, therefore, probable that in 5.K.+ is a mixed use of in-person teach- enabled to catch up! friendly planter so that the plants considerably less amount of power change, we have realised the value 2021 parents and students will ing along with online learning (The writer is the Managing function properly. Opt for inexpen- and are more sustainable sources of importance of social-emotional explore these new offerings. methods in order to maximise stu- Director of an educational institu- sive and sustainable concrete artificial energy. learning (SEL) more than ever Schools may also begin tie ups dent’s knowledge and ensure no tion) planters to accommodate your (The writer, Gurpreet Kaur Tuteja, houseplants as they put less strain is the founder of Eliteearth.)
ack when Ford India brought economical but is third less power- accelerating from 40-ish while on the EcoSport to the country, ful. fifth feel a bit sluggish. Better than Bthe big thing about the car Now talking about the latest the regular Altroz, but you are occa- was the ‘EcoBoost’ engine. In fact, & turbo entrant into the market: The sionally left wanting more, When during the initial media drive of the Tata Altroz iTurbo. While Altroz is you mash the gearbox, this car can EcoSport in Goa, the vehicles were still a good-looking car, maybe a be fun, but you really have to play equipped with the small-tur- * (( ( 1 ! ( 1)( 40 few more distinguishing features to around. Tata Motors says that an bocharged EcoBoost and Ford’s separate it from the regular Altroz automatic option is on its way in a dual-clutch gearbox. This engine (( '%C(O' %1( would have been warranted. But few months and that is something was a beauty, but there were down- Tata Motors wants the Altroz I would really like to drive. I wish sides as well. Small turbocharged with the ‘Boosterjet’ engine. in the NCR. There was a gradual iTurbo to be a ‘sleeper’, although it Tata Motors had improved the kit engines with dual-clutch Unfortunately that car had two shift to petrol engines even for does have a unique new blue colour. inside, particularly the size and gearboxes engineered for issues, not least the fact that Maruti SUVs and better engine technolo- This engine isn’t as crazy as the quality of the screen, and maybe performance meant that detuned the engine’s power down gy, particularly how lean-burn- Hyundai-Kia engine, and indeed, done something to make you feel fuel-economy was to 105PS instead of the ing engines have become. This is actually the same 1.2 engine different inside with the iTurbo. I well, not ideal. Back 125PS that European cus- challenged the notion that on the naturally aspirated hope that they will. in 2016-17, diesel tomers got and it had pretty bad small turbocharged engines Altroz. But the added- But the Altroz iTurbo has a was still king of rubber. The latter might not were uneconomical. Over Turbo gives the car an huge trump card over its rivals. It’s the hill, and Ford have been an issue on public 2,000 kilometres that I additional 20-odd the price! The top-end XZ Option does have a pret- roads but when we drove the recently drove on the horsepower. You Altroz iTurbo is cheaper than the ty good TDCi car for the first time at the new i20 Turbo with the feel the addition- Sportz i20 by almost 30,000 (ex- engine. With the Buddh International Circuit, DCT gearbox, I al power, but showroom), although Hyundai engine and it felt that it lacked adhesion. achieved 15 kilometres things like gives the car with the clutchless transmission The Baleno has fabulous han- a litre, sure we did not manual rather than the regular being imported dling and the RS could have ‘gun’ the car as speed five-speed. However, given that and Ford’s small been a killer had Maruti-Suzuki warnings are irritating. Hyundai does not offer the turbo presence in India, done things correctly and I But the car delivers a engine in lower variants, the Altroz the company real- hope that the company tries great blend of perfor- can win over buyers who want per- ly could not do small turbos again soon, the mance and economy. On formance for a price, with the XT the engine which coupled with Ford’s natur- Baleno RS was a manual, but it the clutchless IMT Kia Sonet model being over a lakh cheaper although the al good handling, made it a potent was a fun car. that I have also been driving (ex-showroom) than the i20. EcoBoost option was sold mated to package. Maybe that engine in the This brings me to today, over the past few months in Personally, I prefer the i20 but the a six-speed manual in its last few Figo could have done wonders, who Hyundai-Kia have clearly decided almost completely urban condi- Tata Altroz Turbo is tremendously months in India before the knows? that small turbocharged engines are tions with the small 1.0 litre good value. While you wish it EcoSport was facelifted in late-2018. In the meantime, the market the future in India. 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This is understandably play- ing a crucial role in accelerating the entire process of recovery and reversing the collateral damage caused by this catastrophe. Some lessons that the industry has pos- sibly learned from the pandemic he chilly winter days are usually free radicals, a molecule that assists which is helping them strength- Tmarked by warm, filling and ageing. A diet rich in lycopene helps en businesses and prevailing prac- flavour-packed hot bowl of tomato fight chronic diseases and prevents tices and preparing to better soup or streaming cup of tea and cof- stroke. A cup of tomato soup gives address and withstand a future fee. These help us beat the cold foggy 13.3 milligrams of lycopene, sufficient pandemic are as follows: mornings and frozen toes. enough to keep your body fit. Nutritionist and certified dia- % ) * & % &% betes educator, Avni Kaul says that During the lockdown, many ) & tomato soup is one of the most com- The high amount of vitamin C in operations had to be stopped or Technological changes that monly made soups during the winter tomato soup gives arterial protection. cut back on production owing to were already underway before the season. The tomatoes are roasted, It bolsters the heart and protects it the lack of key raw materials or pandemic have now become vital. stewed and later pureed to prepare a from problems like blockage of arter- ingredients. This majorly hap- Companies and firms in the F&B creamy and rich soup. A single bowl ies and prevents stroke. It further helps pened with those processors who . ! and hospitality sectors are train- of soup consists of several nutrients in decreasing the deposition of fats in would arrange materials when ing their staff to be prepared for that include Vitamin A, C, E, and K the blood vessels, decreasing bad needed and not maintain a large &! 54-4BB 64#)4- " " new and unanticipated challenges besides important minerals and cholesterol. Tomato soup also helps inventory. The COVID outbreak like this one. Contactless Dine-in, antioxidants that are beneficial for prevent the clumping of platelet cells has highlighted the importance of ! .C " QR code-enabled digital menus, your overall health. in the blood. diversifying one’s suppliers. wearing a head covering masks, There are various other health Processors must have at least one and enhanced hygiene and sani- benefits too that make it a must-have or two secondary suppliers for tation have become the tenets of soup during the season. Avni sheds Selenium present in tomato soup raw materials and ingredients, the industry. Hotels and restau- light on some of it. improves blood circulation which and they should patronise them rants are working in tandem prevents anemia. This is one of it’s top by regularly ordering from them with local and national authori- benefits. A single serving of tomato as well. ties to recover and win back the The vitamin K and calcium in soup gives seven micrograms of sele- customer trust. tomato soup helps you get healthy nium, providing 11 per cent of the = % Despite having been hit the bones. Lycopene in the soup boosts daily recommended intake. hardest, this industry has been bone mass which helps countering The pandemic has necessitat- proactive in responding to the osteoporosis. Consuming this soup ed carrying out risk assessments calamitous situation. The F&B daily decreases the blood levels of TNF Tomato soup is a source of vita- at food production facilities and sector have put in place contin- alpha by approximately 34 per cent. A min A and C. The former is needed eating outlets from time to time. gency plans and necessary provi- deficiency in lycopene could increase for tissue development. It activates the The assessment will have to be sions for unfathomable scenarios, oxidative stress in the bones and cause genes of the newborn cells helping carried out on ingredients, raw coupled with pre-defined roles unwanted changes in the tissues. You them to grow into mature tissue. A materials used, packaging and the and accountabilities for the can keep these issues away by making bowl of tomato soup gives nearly 16 related processes. Risk assess- employees. This preparedness this soup a part of your daily meal. per cent of the daily recommended ment includes primarily two ele- will help them make key deci- quantity of vitamin A. Vitamin C is ments: possibility of occurrence sions rapidly in the face of any needed to maintain healthy tendons and severity of the occurrence. unforeseeable crisis in the forth- As stated, tomato soup is rich in and ligaments. This soup gives 20 per Many food processors and restau- coming years. lycopene, the pigment that provides cent of the daily recommended quan- rateurs have also brought in place (The author is Managing bright colour to the fruits. Processed tity of vitamin C. So, roll yourself in mechanisms meant to handle Director and the Gastronome tomato has more lycopene than raw a quilt and sip on this soup to keep emergency situations like natur- Chef, Kitchen Kraft Luxury ones. This element neutralises the your body healthy and soothe your al disasters and pandemics. Catering.) oxidative damage that occurs due to mind.
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However, the English “They will be leaving a memorable Africa would end the day at side has a formidable combination of legacy behind, and the new set of bowlers parity after wiping out players who can set themselves into com- have large shoes to fill,” said the gritty left- Pakistan’s big 158-run first fortable or winning situations,” Flower hander of yesteryears, who himself innings lead, Yasir struck said. enjoyed a lot of success in the sub-con- twice and Nauman once to He was obviously referring to the tinent. leave the tourists on 187-4 at likes of skipper Joe Root along with the England would be coming into the the close. pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart series after beating Sri Lanka in their own Nightwatchman Keshav Broad, and not to forget that powerhouse backyard, a confident build-up to what Maharaj was unbeaten on two ! & 1$5 ! ! of all-round talent called Ben Stokes. is likely to be a gruelling assignment next and skipper Quinton de Kock Flower said that the series, like month. was yet to score, as South leg-before for ten, while produced 14 wickets on day every other contest, would be about how India, on the other hand, can’t be Africa now lead by 29 runs Nauman had Markram caught one, four on the second and one seizes critical moments. faulted if they are still a bit giddy after that with six second-innings wick- by a close-in fielder to trigger six on the third. “A lot will depend on the game day, epic win over Australia in Brisbane, which ets in hand. a three-wicket collapse in 33 In the morning Pakistan’s and the star performers’ ability to con- earned them all-round praise and respect. Earlier, Pakistan scored balls. tail added 70 runs to frustrate vert critical opportunities. The English In recent times, there has been a 378 to take a crucial lead Markram, dropped on 27 South Africa, who were look- squad has some amazing players who trend of top batsmen playing express pace over South Africa’s first by Pakistan skipper Babar ing for quick wickets. have excelled in all formats of the game,” well but coming up short against swing innings total of 220. Azam off-spinner Yasir, also South Africa’s pace spear- the Zimbabwean said. bowling. Opener Aiden Markram, had a leg-before decision head Kagiso Rabada bowled A lot of England’s Test success can be These include Indian players who who scored a polished 74 for overturned on four. Hasan Ali for 21 to reach 200 credited to the champion pace bowling haven’t done well against Anderson, his 8th fifty, added 127 for the Dussen also had a leg- wickets in his 44th Test. duo of Broad and Anderson, who Broad or a Trent Boult for example. second wickets with Rassie before decision overturned Rabada, 25, is the eighth between them, have a whopping 1100 “It is not necessarily true for all inter- van der Dussen who scored a on 56. Markram hit ten South African to take 200 or plus Test wickets. national batsmen, as it has got more to solid 64. boundaries and Dussen five. more Test wickets. Flower admitted that once the two do with preparation for a series and read- But Yasir, with figures of Both Yasir and Nauman Pakistan were 323-9 at leave, it will be hard to fill in their big ing the bowlers’ tactics right,” said 3-53, changed the scenario by will be major threats for South that point, but Yasir and shoes. Flower, who played 63 Tests and 213 dismissing Dussen caught and Africa on a fourth-day Nauman added 55 valuable “All teams undergo such periods of ODIs for Zimbabwe. then trapped Faf Du Plessis National stadium pitch which runs for the final wicket. $ ) & !" !#$ !! $ ! * tant and its about switch- ing their skills on to Indian 44 Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals ndia’s quality pace attack, surfaces. in Kolkata. Earlier he was Icomprising a world-class “I think they have both octors on Thursday suc- taken to the Hospital follow- operator in Jasprit Bumrah, been here before on differ- Dcessfully planted two ing discomfort and was being could prompt the hosts to ent tours with the Indian stents clearing the blocked monitored by Dr Aftab Khan. D & @ ) $ ( & !E ! prepare seamer-friendly Lions, so they have experi- coronaries arteries of BCCI Dr Khan and his team of pitches instead of the tra- ence of playing here,” president Sourav Ganguly. doctors did the stenting in of England’s 2-1 series win that year, the ditional sub-continental Burns said during a virtu- Earlier a first angioplasty was presence of Dr Shetty who only victory by an overseas team in India spinning tracks in their al media conference on done on him about a month and Dr Mehta flew in from e was among the key plotters of during the last decade. upcoming Test series Thursday. ago when three of his coro- Bengaluru and Mumbai for England’s historic 2012 Test tri- Flower, a former Zimbabwe captain against England, feels vis- “But you don’t want to naries were found to be the purpose sources said. Humph in India and former coach and one of England’s most successful iting opener Rory Burns. put too much expectation blocked. While one artery Later Chief Minister Andy Flower sees no reason why an coaches in recent history, didn’t want to The 30-year-old Burns on them without knowing was blocked 90 per cent two Mamata Banerjee who visit- encore is not possible this year as he get into predictions but cited India’s says one shouldn’t put too about the surfaces going to others were blocked 70 per ed the star left hand batsman believes the visitors have enough “formi- remarkable Test conquest of Australia to much pressure on their be and with Indian seam cent. said “Sourav is fine and the dable players” to challenge the upbeat assert the point that visitors are no longer spin duo of off-break attack, it might be slightly The former India captain operation is successful… he hosts. underdogs in the longest format. bowler Dom Bess and slow batting line-up. will go about their business seamer friendly, there is a underwent successful angio- has been shifted to the bed The spin duo of Graeme Swann and “India won a T20 series, the left-arm orthodox Jack “Honestly, I don’t think and they have bowled in Day/Night Test, so yeah it plasty under the supervision and will be fit to resume his Monty Panesar, along with the magnif- Melbourne and Brisbane Tests this year Leach, who will be up you need to put too much Sri Lanka to get into the could be a bit different,” of ace heart surgeon doctors normal life in a few days I icent Kevin Pietersen, were the architects and a Test series a couple of years ago in against a formidable Indian expectation on them. They groove which is impor- added Burns. Devi Shetty and A Mehta at have been told.” : !: ! ? ? 81 *&&'#' 5 since the 1963 Italian Cup, are " % %" ? 7 % $ now unbeaten in 14 matches in )"!,::', leksey Miranchuk scored all competitions and will face 44 ig bodied Shahrukh Khan’s 3&&1- Athe winner as 10-man either Napoli or Spezia, who play Bbrute power will be coun- Atalanta beat Lazio 3-2 in a on Thursday, in the last four. ndian shuttlers P V Sindhu tered by experience and guile of thrilling Italian Cup quarter- Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo Iand Kidambi Srikanth were Chahar brothers Deepak and final on Wednesday, while a made nine changes to the side virtually out of contention for Rahul, when a formidable Tamil Punjab’s battle hardened much-changed Juventus eased which beat Bologna in Serie A the knockout stage after losing Nadu lock horns with spirited veterans like Siddarth Kaul and past second-tier SPAL to also on Sunday, with Cristiano their respective second round Rajasthan in the semi-final of Sandeep Sharma will pose a few reach the last four. Ronaldo rested from the match- matches in the BWF World the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on questions in the semi-final for A dramatic match in day squad and goalkeeper Tour Finals here on Thursday. Friday. Baroda’s Vishnu Solanki, who Bergamo saw five different Gianluigi Buffon starting the day A week ago Sindhu had With IPL auction set for has won many fans with a per- goalscorers, a red card and a before his 43rd birthday. suffered a demoralising defeat February 18, players from both fect last ball execution of missed penalty as Atalanta came But the record 13-time win- to Ratchanok Intanon and side wouldn’t like to miss out on ‘Helicopter Shot’ during his out on top in a ners still made short work of there was no change of fate for an opportunity to impress the team thrilling quarter-final win rematch of the SPAL, the only lower-league the World Champion this time talent scouts of various IPL against Haryana. 2019 final, won team to make the quarter-finals too as she went down 18-21, teams like Shahrukh did against Kaul, Sandeep and 2-0 by Lazio. this season. 13-21 to the third seeded Thai. Himachal Pradesh during Tamil ets) who has been named as a Arun Karthik will be more Arshdeep Singh, along with leg- Atalanta, Juve — who lost to Napoli “It wasn’t my day. Losing Nadu’s quarter-final victory. stand by for England series. than keen to make an impact spinner Mayank Markande have bidding to win on penalties in the final last term the first game made the differ- Rajasthan on the other Similarly for Tamil Nadu, against a quality Rajasthan been outstanding throughout only the — took a controversial 16th- ence. My timing was a bit off, hand have been a steady side their premier run-scorer N attack. the tournament with economy second minute lead when Alvaro so a bit disappointed,” Sindhu another three-game contest. with a host of young T20 spe- Jagadeesan (322 runs) would In the bowling department, rate of less than seven runs per major tro- Morata scored a spot-kick which said. “I think it’s about match cialists like Mahipal Lomror feel that he might have done leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin over. Baroda would want their phy in was awarded by VAR for a foul Srikanth enjoyed a 3-0 practice, playing against top (170 runs at strike rate of 165 enough to ensure that and left-arm spinner R Sai pacers Lukman Meriwala and their histo- on Adrien Rabiot, despite little head-to-head count against players continuously. We plus) in batting and Chahar Mahendra Singh Dhoni gives Kishore have been quite a hand- former India U-19 Atith Sheth ry and first contact and the Frenchman Wang Tzu Wei ahead of his haven’t played for a year, and along with last IPL’s find Ravi him regular chances for CSK in ful but it was Baba Aparajith, to rattle the Punjab top-order being originally booked for div- match but it mattered little as before that I wasn’t playing Bishnoi and left-armers Khaleel the upcoming IPL. who was the surprise packet, and their left-arm spinners ing. the Taiwanese world No 12 against top eight players con- Ahmed and Aniket Chaudhary Skipper Dinesh Karthik, taking the new ball and enjoy- Bhargav Bhatt, Ninad Rathwa Young full-back Gianluca claimed a come-from-behind tinuously. I feel I’m almost in bowling department. who is certainly Tamil Nadu’s ing a great degree of success too. and off-spinner Kartik Kakade Frabotta doubled the lead with 19-21, 21-9, 21-19 win over the there.” Rajasthan’s top-scorer in best T20 player by a distance, The trio will be keen to play would also hold the key. his first senior goal after the half- Indian. With only the top two the tournament is Ankit Lamba have had a quiet season by his their roles to perfection and aid But when it comes to their hour mark. “I have to figure out a way players from each group mak- (198 runs) but he would like to standards but is known to fire the pacers Mohammed batting, it would be all about Dejan Kulusevski put the to pull out these close match- ing it to the semifinals, the twin improve on his strike-rate. on big days. Mohammed and Aswin Crist in skipper Kedar Devdhar and result beyond doubt with 12 es. I was dominating him for defeat almost sealed the fate of Rajasthan will however Even the others batsmen absence of Sandeep Warrier, Solanki, who have bailed out the minutes remaining before sub- most part of third game,” the Indian duo in the tourna- depend on their premier leg like C Hari Nishanth, the ever- who has been picked as a net team more than once in the stitute Federico Chiesa tapped Srikanth said after losing yet ment. spinner Rahul Chahar (11 wick- reliable Baba Aparajith and KB bowler for the England Tests. tournament. home a fourth in injury time.
mance-wise,” he said. “Unfortunately we couldn’t score. If we take care of our per- , & formance like this the results will come.” ? 5 The draw lifted Chelsea to eighth spot, five points behind ionel Messi marked his fourth-placed West Ham but Lreturn from suspension with ? *05$ Tuchel knows time is not on his a goal in the Copa del Rey on side, with more than half of the Wednesday as Barcelona sur- anchester United’s season gone. vived a scare against Rayo Premier League title Vallecano to reach the quarter- Mhopes suffered a huge finals. blow on Wednesday with a 2- Jordan Pickford was pun- With Real Madrid and 1 defeat by bottom side ished for the latest in a long list Atletico Madrid already out, Sheffield United as Chelsea of embarrassing errors as the another upset looked on the started the Thomas Tuchel era blundering Everton goalkeep- cards when Fran Garcia gave with a goalless draw against er allowed Youri Tielemans to Rayo a surprise lead at Vallecas Wolves. rescue a draw for Leicester. early in the second half. The shock result at Old Clinging to the first-half But Messi tapped in Trafford leaves Pep Guardiola’s lead given to them by James Antoine Griezmann’s pass to Manchester City a point clear at Rodriguez, Everton were equalise before turning cre- the top with a game in hand denied three points when ator, sending Jordi Alba and looking increasingly hot Pickford let Tielemans’ shot through, with Frenkie de Jong 1 , / $ ! favourites to win a third title in and uninspired from the kick- Maguire. form has nose-dived after for- squirm into the net after the at the back post to seal a 2-1 vic- four years. off. But Sheffield United were ward Raul Jimenez fractured his break at Goodison Park. tory. usually raucous fans. by Athletic Bilbao but looked Elsewhere on a busy night The Blades broke the dead- back in front again 10 minutes skull in late November. Leicester sit third in the Rayo sit fourth in Segunda, Still, Barcelona coach refreshed and ultimately made of midweek action, Leicester lock midway through the first later when United failed to The home side dominated Premier League, two points Spain’s second tier, after being Ronald Koeman will be relieved the difference again. drew 1-1 with Everton, Burnley half when Kean Bryan rose to clear and Oliver Burke’s strike territory and possession, but behind Manchester City, and relegated from the top flight in to have made it to the quarter- In the last eight, Barca join beat Aston Villa 3-2 and glance home John Fleck’s cor- went in off the underside of the created few clear-cut chances look capable of pushing for a 2019, and a victory over finals and to see Messi on tar- Sevilla, who had earlier made Brighton drew 0-0 with ner after David de Gea failed to bar after taking a wicked deflec- and the visitors had opportuni- top-four finish even with lead- Barcelona, 30-time winners of get again, the Argentinian tak- light work of struggling Fulham. punch clear. tion off Axel Tuanzebe. ties to leave with all three ing scorer Jamie Vardy current- the competition and now strong ing his tally for the season to 15 Valencia. Manchester United started Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men points. ly sidelined through injury. favourites to make it 31, would goals. Valencia were beaten 3-0, their match against Sheffield were level in the 64th minute But Tuchel did not appear Burnley beat Aston Villa 3- have delivered a brief boost to Messi had sat out the pre- their focus now on avoiding rel- United on a high after an FA when an outswinging corner Chelsea struggled to make downhearted despite the flat 2 to pull nine points clear of the morale, even if this compelling vious two games suspended egation from La Liga. Real Cup win against Liverpool on from Alex Telles was met with an impression against Nuno display. relegation zone, thanks to Chris cup tie never had the tension it after being sent off in the Betis, Villarreal and Levante Sunday but they were sloppy a thumping header by Harry Espirito Santo’s men, whose “I was very happy perfor- Wood’s late winner. deserved without the ground’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat also progressed on Tuesday.