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not yield the desired result as the situation worsened at the ndia and China on Thursday border afterward. The two Ireiterated their commitment Ministers had reaffirmed their to ease the present tension at faith in defusing the tension the Line of Actual Control through dialogue and bring (LAC) in Ladakh through sus- peace and tranquility at the tained dialogue at all levels. LAC. The two sides also resolved Terming the current situa- to disengage and withdraw tion as “more serious than their armed forces from the 1962 (when the two countries friction points at the earliest fought a war),” Jaishankar through mutually agreed recently said diplomacy alone processes. will solve the issue. He then $ *$ ' ' These understanding gave the past examples of 2013 emerged in the much-awaited and 2017 when there were bilateral meeting between prolonged stand-offs in the External Affairs Minister S Depsang valley and Doklam Jaishankar and his Chinese respectively. Sustained talks at counterpart Wang Yi in the military and diplomatic lev- Moscow against the backdrop els helped in ending the face- of the worsening situation at offs then. the LAC. The External Affairs The two sides on Thursday Minister also pitched for polit- held yet another round of ical-level talks to address the Brigadier-level talks to end the current four-month long log- R sage to those eyeing India’s sov- Speaking on the occasion impasse but no result so far. jam at the LAC in Eastern ereignty. He also said the Rajnath said, “The induction These talks focused on the sit- Ladakh. Rafale jets are a “game chang- of Rafale jets is a big and stern uation emerging after India on His comments to have er” for national security. message for the entire world, August 29-30 foiled the “very, very deep conversations” R He made these observa- especially to those eyeing our Chinese bid to alter the status P P to end the stalemate came as tions after presiding over the sovereignty. This kind of induc- quo on the LAC in the south- !P "# $ five rounds of military and an formal induction of the French- tion is very important for the ern banks of the Pangong Tso ! % ! $$ ! ' equal number of diplomatic manufactured Rafale jets into kind of atmosphere that has (lake) in Eastern Ladakh. In a % $ ' ' talks in the last few weeks the IAF’s “Golden Arrows” been created on our borders.” proactive action, the Indian failed to end the hostilities. / ( squadron. He said Rafale is consid- forces also occupied the crucial the first face-to-face meeting the LAC becoming volatile from the hilltops in the last few Another round of the Corps These jets had arrived at ered one of the best combat air- hilltops in the south and north between the two leaders. They after the Chinese fired a few days and ramping up their Commander-level talks was mid continuing tension at the Ambala airbase on July 27 craft globally and the deal to banks of the lake thereby giv- had talked on the phone on rounds in the air on September troop strength, took place days expected in the next two or Athe Line of Actual Control from France. The French procure the jets was a “game ing them an advantage. June 17 after the bloody brawl 7. It was the first time in 45 after Defence Minister Rajnath three days, sources said. (LAC) in Ladakh, Defence Minister for armed forces changer” for India’s national The political-level parleys in the Galwan valley two days years that firearms were used at Singh held two and half hour External Affairs Ministry Minister Rajnath Singh, in an Florence Parly too was present security. in Moscow took place on the earlier leaving 20 Indian Army the 4,000 km long LAC. long meeting with China Spokesperson Anurag obvious reference to China, at the induction ceremony. The Defence Minister said sidelines of the Foreign personnel, including the com- Incidentally, these provoca- Defence Minister Wei Fenghe. Srivastava said here India and said on Thursday the induction Chief of Defence Staff General the Government is determined Ministers’ conclave of the manding officer dead. tive actions, including the The bilateral interaction China are in touch via diplo- of five French-made multirole Bipin Rawat and Air Chief to do “everything possible” to Shanghai Cooperation The high-level engagement Chinese repeatedly trying to at the request of the Chinese matic, military channels to Rafale jets into the Indian Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria too protect India’s sovereignty and Organisation (SCO). This was came against the backdrop of dislodge the Indian soldiers Defence Minister, however, did resolve the situation. Force is a “big and stern” mes- participated in the function. territorial integrity. # " $ ) %+ $ ! lakh new cases in the first ten later with 1,133 fatalities. There #$ %! & days of this month. Last have been 72,939 recoveries in ndia’s Covid-19 caseload month, during the same peri- the last 24 hours — total recov- Icrossed 4.5 million marks on od — between August 1 and eries stand at 35,33,851. There ('(0- Thursday as the country raced August 10 — the country had are over 9.41 lakh active cases towards topping the count of added just around 5 lakh cases. in India, which is the second he State Government’s pro- one lakh new cases every 24 This goes to show India’s ten- most affected nation due to the Tposal for inclusion of the hours. India is also speedily day total has gone up by around deadly virus in the world. Odisha Economic Corridor narrowing the gap with the 40 per cent during the one On a global scale, India is (OEC) under the National USA, which heads the list of the month period. contributing more than one- Industrial Corridor R worst-affected nations. India registered a record third of the total cases every Development programme has India has added around 8 95,735 coronavirus cases in 24 day for the last two weeks. India been approved by the National 5' 5% hours taking the total number is also adding around 55,000 Industrial Corridor of infections to over 45.52 cases per day more than the Development and n a bid to resolve the issues lakh, Government data showed USA, which is nearly 20 lakh Implementation Trust Ibetween actor and on Thursday. cases ahead of India. With this (NICDIT). enior RJD leader Kendrapada MP Anubhav ! ! The country also recorded acceleration and daily narrow- and Uttar Pradesh besides the The Board of Trustees has SRaghuvansh Prasad Singh Mohanty and his actress-wife the highest deaths in a day with ing of the gap, India should be national Capital Delhi are agreed for initiation of the on Thursday gave a jolt to his Varsha Priyadarshini, a five- 1,197 fatalities. The last record- able to leave the USA behind by recoding huge number of new project development activities long-time associate Lalu Prasad member team of women "R ed highest spike was on the end of October. cases every day, but Tamil for the priority clusters identi- by resigning from the party. contrary by all the political par- human rights activists met the Tuesday when India registered The worst-affected Indian Nadu has seen a trend rehearsal fied for implementation under The ruling Janata Dal(U) wel- ties. couple at Anubhav’s residence 90,802 cases. The highest States like Maharashtra, for the first time since the last Phase-1 in two nodes based on comed the development in The controversy and “out- here on Thursday. deaths were recorded a day Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka one week. focussed sectors identified by “anticipation” of his entry into rage” over death of the young The team led by New Delhi: Serum Institute of the State Government. the party. Bollywood actor Sushant Singh International Human Rights India on Thursday said it is The OEC would be part of Raghuvansh had been Rajput, an inhabitant of Bihar, Foundation chairperson putting on hold clinical trials the northernmost stretch of the upset with the party, after mus- is seen as a way to attract Gitashree Das discussed the of an experimental Covid-19 East Coast Economic Corridor cleman Rama Singh’s plan to Thakur votes in the State by the matter between the couple sep- vaccine for which it has been (ECEC), the first coastal eco- join the RJD. BJP, the JD(U) and the RJD. arately. enlisted to manufacture a bil- !"# $ nomic corridor planned in the BJP president JP Nadda is The resignation of The rights activists told lion doses. % & country. heading to Patna on Friday for Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, a that Varsha said none of her in- “We are reviewing the sit- ' The corridor has a poten- a two-day visit to finetune the Rajput, who may move across laws tortured her except hus- uation and pausing India tri- tial to generate over Rs 4 lakh NDA’s poll strategy and cam- to the JD(U) camp is a setback band Anubhav. She reiterated als,” SII, the world’s biggest # " crore of manufacturing output, paign. for the RJD ahead of the her allegation that Anubhav vaccine manufacturer by vol- () # Rs 81,000 crore of investment Bihar will go to polls in Assembly elections. used to get drunk and verbal- ume, said in a brief statement. (" and an additional 8 lakh direct October-November and may Resigning from the party, ly abuse her. The move came a day jobs by 2025. # ) see some more political churn- Raghuvansh, in a hand-written Varsha does not want after the company stated that Two nodes have been pri- ing and alignments in the next letter, addressed to RJP chief divorce but a solution to the it would push ahead with the *" oritised in the influence region few weeks. Lalu Prasad, said he had backed issues between her and trials in India despite British ! of the transport network (NH- Emotive issue of caste and the RJD chief for 32 years Anubhav, but the latter did not drugmaker AstraZeneca hit- +$, 16) through an assessment of religion are expected to be in after the death of the backward clearly stated what he wants in ting a pause button following factors including land avail- full play despite the statements class leader Karpoori Thakur, connection with the issues, the an unexplained illness in a % # ability, highways, large cities, and public-posturing to the but will not do so anymore. activists said. study participant. - , existing industrial infrastructure and port. 100 km on each side of NH-16 has been taken as the Corridor Influence Area. , - ./00' '() * !1 "2 R "*($+ The deceased in Bhubaneswar ++#, ! '' - 1## "12 were a 70-year-old man and a ! " 57 –year-old man. The casual- 1,676 were local contacts. 114.However, another 2,706 security personnel recovered 31 21 # ties in Cuttack district were an Khordha district reported the patients recovered on the day, '( the body of another Maoist. On ('(0- #$% 80-year-old man and a 49- highest 687 cases followed by taking the total recoveries to at the basis of reliable intelli- 31 " year-old man. The Puri deaths Cuttack 392, Puri 332, Balangir 1,08001.The highest 411 recov- wo Special Operations gence input, an operation was s many as 460 new Covid- &'(% were of a 60-year-old man and 180, Bargarh 169, Mayurbhanj ered in Cuttack followed by TGroup (SOG) jawans died launched on Kalahandi- A19 positive cases were 17-year-old girl. 160, Jajpur 148, Kendrapada Khordha 354, Mayurbhanj 233, in a gun battle with Maoists in Kandhamal border on detected under the ) ('(0- The other deceased were a 147, Koraput 127, Nabarangpur Ganjam 173, Nayagarh 152, a forest near Sirki village on the September 8. Two teams of Bhubaneswar Municipal 51-year-old man of Bhadrak, 125, Angul 114, Jagatsinghpur Bargarh 139, Puri 132, Kalahandi-Kandhamal border SOG and Disitrict Voluntary Corporation (BMC) area on he Covid-19 deaths con- a 75-year-old man of Ganjam, 109, Sambalpur 104, Rayagada 101, Jharsuguda 93, on Wednesday.The martyrs Force (DVF) carried out the Thursday. 9,350 persons have recovered Ttinued to surge with 11 a 71-year-old man of Koraput, Dhenkanal 101, Sundargarh Jajpur 92, Keonjhar 82, were identified as Sudhir operation. With this, the total positive and 52 have succumbed to the more people succumbing to the a 68-year-old man of Nayagarh 98, Nuapada 96, Ganjam 95, Sambalpur 81, Jagatsingpur 75, Kumar Tudu (28) of Following heavy firing tally rose to 14,492 in the disease. virus on Thursday, taking the and a 65-year-old man of Bhadrak 82, Keonjhar 81, Kendrapada 66, Dhenkanal Mayurbhanj district and from the ultras, a team of SOG city.Of the new cases, 185 were “Further contact tracing total death toll to 591 in the Rayagada. Baleswar, Kalahandi and and Koraput 65 each, Bhadrak Debasis Sethy (27) of Angul and DVF resorted to retaliato- from quarantine and 275 local are still continuing. Primary State. On the day, the State Subarnapur 74 each, Rayagada 53, Nabarangpur 52, Baleswar district. ry fire, said the Odisha police. contacts. contacts and nearby houses are While Puri, Khordha reported the highest single-day 58, Kandhamal 57, Jharsuguda 38, Sundargarh 34, Kalahandi Five Maoists were also slain Chief Minister Naveen However, 405 persons being quarantined, sanitised (Bhubaneswar) and Cuttack 3,991 positive cases from all 30 49, Nayagarh 48, Boudh 41, 33, Malkangiri 27, Balangir in the encounter. Initially, four Patnaik deeply condoled mar- recovered from the infection on and will be under active sur- districts reported two deaths districts and the State pool and Malkangiri 19 and Deogarh 25, Subarnapur, Boudh and bodies of the Red rebels were tyrdom oftwo SOG jawans. the day taking the total recov- veillance. each, Bhadrak, Ganjam, the tally surged to 1,39,121. and Gajapati 18 each. Besides, Nuapada 23 each, Kandhamal recovered from the spot. Patnaik took to Twitter and eries to 9,755 in the city. So far, All new positive cases have Koraput, Nayagarh and Among the new cases, 2,315 the positives from the State 20, Gajapati 18, Angul 17 and During the combing operation said Odisha would remember out of the total positive cases, been shifted to Covid Rayagada recorded one each. were from quarantine and pool were recorded at Deogarh five. following the encounter, the sacrifice of its brave sons. 5,077 are active ones while Hospitals,” the BMC said. ! "#$%'%()* #+#, #%--./0/0

0 , 0P 0 - "71 3 " .0 0 " ('(0- 7 /4 "/+ 3 5 he Regional Meteorological TCentre, Bhubaneswar on 0 $ $$ 1 Thursday predicted rainfall in ! 6 : like condition only for obser- many areas of the State in the vance of rituals without public next five days by the influence participation, pomp and of a low pressure area likely to . / . ees of the channel for around the accused and suppressed the ('(0-A grandeur.Puja Pandals be formed over west-central Bay 15 days during the month of incident. The MD also pres- (Mandaps) would be covered on of Bengal off Andhra Pradesh ('(0- April-May. The accused com- surised the complainant not to he State Government on three sides. The 4th side would coast around September 13. mitted the offence after tying proceed further in the case, the TThursday issued guidelines also be covered in a way not to The weather office issued he Odisha State the hands and legs of the girl. victim’s mother alleged. for observance of Durga Puja, allow any public view of the yellow warnings for various TCommission for Protection They also recorded videos The OSCPCR noted that Laxmi Puja, Kali Puja and other idols. The size of idols would be districts for five different days.It of Child Rights (OSCPCR) on of the incident and threatened the MD has committed similar pujas during the months less than 4 feet. predicted thunderstorm with Thursday directed the the victim to leak it, alleged the offences under Sections 19, of September, October and There would be no use of lightning very likely to occur at Commissionerate police and girl’s mother, who was working 20, and 21 of the POCSO Act November. public address system. At any one or two places over the dis- Khordha Collector to take as a receptionist in the organ- and other provisions of the IPC As per guidelines, no pub- given point of time, there would tricts of Nabarangpur, Nuapada, stringent legal action against isation. and would be prosecuted. lic view of idols of deities will not be more than seven persons, condition(s) as imposed by con- violating Covid and other norms Kalahandi, Kandhamal, the Managing Director of a The complainant further The Collector and be allowed this year. For con- including organisers (Kartas) cerned local administration/ would be liable to be prosecut- Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Bhubaneswar-based private alleged that the accused had Commissionate police have ducting puja on mandaps, and priests and support staff, appropriate authority.There ed as per provisions of Section Malkangiri, Bargarh, news channel in connection threatened the girl to kill her been asked to submit the inves- organisers would obtain neces- present at Puja Pandal.The per- would be no immersion pro- 51 to 60 of Disaster Jharsuguda, Sundargarh and with the alleged gangrape of a and her mother if the victim tigation and action taken report sary permission from concerned sons present should wear mask, cession. The idols would be Management Act, 2005, Keonjhar on Friday. It said minor girl by some employees disclosed their name. before the commission within District Magistrates. In Cuttack maintain social distancing and immersed in artificial pond(s) Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 heavy rainfall very likely to of the channel. The victim’s mother men- 48 hours. and Bhubaneswar, such per- follow all other Covid proto- created by local administration and Regulations issued there- occur at one or two places over As per a complaint lodged tioned in her complaint that Besides, the OSPCR has missions would be given by cols.The organisers and other for purpose.There would be no under besides legal action under the district of Malkangiri, by the mother of the victim though she reported the mat- directed for taking steps for the Commissioner of Police.Puja persons involved in conducting musical or any other entertain- Section 188 of the IPC and other Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati with OSCPCR, the girl was ter to the news channel MD, he protection of the victim and her would be conducted in indoor- Puja would abide by any other ment programme.Any person legal provisions as applicable. and Kalahandi on Sunday. gangraped by several employ- did not take any action against family. ?"## ) &"## 1 * $ " 81 2C&) 2 3 ## 6 7 8 78 ! " ('(0- 3 , darity to the grief-stricken 9 %-A family members. He shoul- ihar Chief Minister Nitish R 7+R dered the bier of Dhal along BKumar on Thursday called endrapada BJD MP and with the later’s kin. up his Odisha counterpart !!- %- Kactor Anubhav Mohanty, “Tutu Bhai (Ashok Dhal) Naveen Patnaik seeking the who is now at loggerheads was very popular in the dis- BJD’s support for JD(U) can- n another man-animal con- with his actress-wife Varsha trict for his hard work for both didate Harivansh Narayan ('(0- Iflict, a man and his wife were Priyadarshini, hogged lime- people’s welfare and strength- Singh in the Rajya Sabha injured in wild boar attack at light for his humanitarian ening of the BJD. His untime- Deputy Chairman election. he ongoing military stand- Barakandha village under gesture of shouldering the ly demise is a great loss for Patnaik’s response to Toff between China and Mahakalapada Forest Range bier of one of his protégés and me,” said Mohanty. Kumar’s request was not yet India has brought to limelight in Kendrapada district on a BJD activist, who died of “Never we have seen or known.Notably, in 2018, the an untold heroic story of late Wednesday. cardiac arrest untimely in heard an MP shouldering a BJD had backed NDA candi- legendary leader Biju Patnaik The locals later nabbed Kendrapada on Wednesday, to bier or attending a funeral date Harivansh Narayan Singh during the 1962 Sino-China the boar and lynched it to the funeral ground. procession of a party worker. of the JD(U) in the RS Deputy war. Patnaik’s contribution in old Gorkha unit, a training unit death.Following the incident, Despite his mental agony Mohanty is really exception- Chairman poll following a tele- the freedom struggle of of British, was used to set up a forest personnel seized 30 kg for family tension, Mohanty al. His humanitarian gesture is phonic talk between Patnaik Indonesia, for which he was secret base, wherein Tibetan boar meat which was set to be came to the district soon after an example for others,” stated and cure of his ailing and respected Kendrapadias. and Kumar. awarded that country’s Bhoomi volunteers along with Gorkhas distributed among villagers, he came to know the untime- several BJD activists. father.Earlier to his visit, he Dirty people, beware please. However, BJD was under Putra’ award, is known to were taken in for training informed Jamboo Foreste ly demise of his protégé and Before attending the had posted a video in his No politics and no cheapness fire from the opposition for everyone, but his instrumental under Indian Army officers,” Baikunthanath Behera.The former Pattamundai block funeral procession, Mohanty Facebook mentioning, please.”Several BJP and other voting in favour of the BJP-led role in formation of the Rai revealed. injured couple, Santosh chairman Ashok Kumar Dhal had Darshan of the Trinity in “I am Anubhav Mohanty opposition party workers, who NDA’s candidate. The BJD had Establishment 22, a secret force Patnaik needs to be hon- Swain(55) and Mamata Swain, due to cardiac arrest. the Baladevjew Temple from and I am the unstoppable had planned to protest entry explained that it party sup- also known as Special Frontier oured today when it is clear were going to agriculture field He visited Dhal’s resi- outside, seeking blessings for common man kind of repre- of Mohanty to the district, ported the JD(U) due to ‘ide- Force (SFF) under the control that in south of Pangong Tso, when a boar attacked them. dence and showed his soli- overcoming his family tension sentative of my most dearest remained mute spectators. ological similarities’. of Cabinet Secretariat and the the Vikas Battalions of Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Establishment 22 helped the has yet remained unsung. Indian Army push the Chinese In a video message, Naval back and take position. The + ( 5 31##3") !") veteran Commodore Ranjit Special Frontier Force (SFF) Rai has spoken on the role of was raised by the Intelligence ! - ",$ 8$ Biju Patnaik in the formation Bureau in the immediate after- 8"1!"3 # of Establishment 22, which is math of the 1962 China-India 1 $ being talked about in the con- war. //' ('(0- text of the present Indo-China The covert outfit recruit- ('(0- * $ $ standoff. Establishment 22 is ed Tibetan exiles (now it has a ->+ he Sarbajanina Durgapuja a covert unit of the Indian mixture of Tibetans and he Bhubaneswar Municipal 0/ / 0'-+- TSamiti, VSS Nagar along Defence forces. Gorkhas) and was initially ('(0- TCorporation (BMC) has our migrant workers were with the Police Highlighting Patnaik’s named Establishment 22 started collecting biomedical Finjured when a bus by olice arrested a married Commissionerate Red Cross strategies to fight the Chinese (Major Gen Sujan Singh Uban, cting on a proposal by wastes from the doorsteps of which they were travelling Pman on Thursday alleged- organised a blood donation Army in 1962, Rai said the an Artillery officer who raised AKIIT & KISS founder Dr houses within BMC area where overturned in Rayagada district ly for molesting a married camp for sixth time at VSS Establishment 22 was set up on the group, named it after the 22 Achyuta Samanta, the KIIT Covid-19 positive patients are on Thursday. woman while the woman had Navar here for the sixth time. Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday Mountain Regiment he com- University had announced to under home isolation by engag- The bus carrying the work- gone to his house to take loan As many as 57 units of on November 14 by the then manded). Subsequently provide technical and profes- ing the Jagruti Welfare home isolation cases.The BMC ers from Boudh and Balangir from him.The victim woman of blood were collected. Red Intelligence Bureau chief BN renamed SFF, it now falls under sional education, including ITI Organisation. would provide the list of home districts was going towards Jharkhand has been residing Cross executive member and Mullick and Biju Patnaik, then the purview of the Cabinet and Diploma, free of cost to the Jagruti has deploying ded- isolation patients with their Tamil Nadu. with his family at Birmitrapur. VSS Nagar Unnayan Parishad a 27-year-old pilot, who was Secretariat. It is headed by an children of the Covid-deceased icated vehicles in compliance to details of address and contact As the Centre lifted the Her husband works in a general secretary Dillip given charge of the operation. Inspector General, who is an in Odisha. standards laid down by Central information to Jagruti on a lockdown imposed to contain factory. After lockdown, the Dashsharma and Durgapuja Patnaik was a close confi- Army officer of the rank of Following the announce- Pollution Control Board daily basis and appoint a nodal the spread of Covid-19, the financial condition of her fam- Samiti youth member Sanjay dante of Pandit Nehru. Major General. The original ment, eight children of the (CPCB) for transportation of officer for supervision of the migrant workers were return- ily had become worst due to Kumar Swain coordinated the Persuaded by the two, Nehru task, as envisaged, was clan- Covid-deceased had applied the biomedical wastes to the work done. ing to their workplaces. which she recently had asked camp, inaugurated by ACP had accorded approval for for- destine operations behind the before August 31 to the uni- waste disposal centre of Sani According to the CPCB, The driver of the vehicle for loan for some money from Lalitendu Mohanty. mation of Establishment 22 lines in Tibet. versity’s different technical and Clean Pvt Ltd at Tangiapada biomedical wastes shall com- lost control at the Gumma one Algu Tandi(50), a resident Among others, Samiti pres- with the Gorkha refugees from The SFF units are not part professional courses, including near Khordha. prise used syringes, date- Ghati on National Highway- of Haldia Dafei in Birmitrapur. ident Artatrana Dalai, vice- Tibet to combat the of the Army but function under ITI and Diploma. All eight stu- The wastes are collected expired or discarded medi- 326 in Rayagada leading to the On September 8, she president Nimain Charan Das, Chinese.“Bijubabu, who was its operational control. The dents have been selected, out of through double-layered non- cines, used masks/gloves; and road accident. alongwith her daughter, had general secretary Sitalchandra my guardian from 1952 to units have their own rank which three are in MBA, three chlorinated disposable plastic in case of patients with other With the help of locals, the gone to house of Algu. As per Mohanty, treasurer Pratap 1955 and sent me to the NAVY structures of equivalent status are in BTech and one each for bags. Jagruti would cover chronic diseases, may also injured were admitted to a FIR by victim woman, seeing Kumar Nanda, joint-secretary and NDA, had been trying to with Army ranks. However, ITI and Diploma. This facility around 100 houses per vehicle. include drainage bags, urine nearby hospital while other her, Algu had told that he Maheswhar Biswal, Ajay train some people compassed they are special force person- would be available for next aca- It would now engage four vehi- bags, body fluid or blood- bus passengers were rescued would not give money in front Kanungo, Ramchandra Samal there on parachuting and all. nel highly trained for a variety demic year 2021-22 also, cles which would be up-scaled soaked tissues/cotton and unhurt from the overturned of her daughter and had told and Surendra Mallick provid- But then Chakrata, which is an of tasks. informed the KIIT authorities. in case of any increase in the empty ampules. vehicle. her daughter to go to her home. ed cooperatin.

dition. Among the farmers, arrest the huge distress migra- Ordinance 2020 aims to pro- sharecroppers who have sub- Agricultural Landleasing Act, identification while removing group by banks and primary the most vulnerable section is tion in rural areas. As part of mote contract farming in the stantially invested in agriculture to be passed by the State the fear of land owners over agricultural cooperative soci- the sharecroppers. It is a fact land reform measures of post State. These Acts and reforms through loan from informal Assembly, and a credit scheme ownership of land in executing eties through joint liability that a large portion of cultiva- independent India, in order to are no way going to help the institutions such as village of Rs 1,040 crore named as a legal deal with sharecroppers groups of minimum five farm- tion is being done by the share- encourage the land owning sharecroppers; rather the pri- women self-help groups and Bhoomihina Agriculturist Loan by enactment of law called the ers. It has to follow all the RBI croppers. They are still pre- farmers for cultivation, legally vatisation move may finally local money lenders usually at and Resource Augmentation Odisha Agriculture norms including CIBIL (cred- dominantly engaged in paddy sharecropping is not allowed replace the informal share- a higher rate of interest to meet Model (BALARAM) for them. Landleasing Act. it information Bureau of India cultivation which is the prin- with a few exceptions for cer- cropping in the State. the unavoidable timely expens- These two attempts are The reality is no land Ltd) score and other banking cipal crop in the State and tain category of land owners in But in the current situation, es in seasonal agriculture. highly impractical and almost owner is willing to officially regulations. mostly dependent on mon- ORL Act. sharecropping in the State is Whatever compensation difficult to match with ground recognise the existence of The scheme of loan for soon. This major contradiction operated through informal will be released by the State realties. The Agriculture sharecroppers. A careful study sharecroppers may not be prac- The sharecroppers cultivate has been continuing since the arrangements between the land Government, that will direct- Census 2015-16 estimated that of the draft legislation indicates tically effective, considering the land of absentee land own- inception of the law without owners and tenants as per local ly reach to the accounts of the out of total 48 lakhs holdings the real intension of the many social, political and eco- ers of different size. Though the amendment to suit to the real- traditions. land owners and certainly not in the State, nearly one -fifth Government and it seems the nomic implications as well as sharecroppers are the real ity of the context. Traditionally, the landless to the sharecroppers who are of the operational holdings is proposed act will make the the current socio-cultural prac- farmers but they have not been In a recent move, the Dalits in the coastal areas and not yet legally recognised or cultivated by sharecroppers. relationship among land owner tices of the rural areas. officially recognized as farmers Government of Odisha has other farming communities identified through any informal This available data will be and sharecropper too much Most of the sharecroppers to get all the entitlements brought the Odisha State were engaged in sharecropping survey as farmers. used by the Krushak Sathis and complicated rather than serv- are illiterate, socially power offered by Central and State Agricultural Produce and since generations but unfortu- For last 22 years, the most- VAWs in identifying benefi- ing the purpose. less and lack financial literacy. 03 Governments. Livestock Marketing (promo- nately there have been no leg- ly stable State Government has ciaries of the schemes of This BALARAM scheme is They don't get access to insti- Both land and agriculture tion and facilitation) Act 2020 islation or dedicated schemes been talking about the share- Government with involvement going to be implemented by the tutional credit in rural areas. he recent flood has severe- are State subjects in the to replace the Odisha for them since long to protect croppers without initiating a of institutions such as Department of Agriculture and Therefore, it is highly desirable Tly affected agriculture sec- Constitution and it is expected Agricultural Produce them and they are always single step towards their well- NABARD, ATMA and IMAGE Farmers’ Empowerment as part that the State Government tor of the State which will that the State should come up Marketing Act 1956. The neglected by whichever party being even in distress condi- as facilitating agencies. of the new Agriculture Policy must come up with practical impact food production and with protective laws and Odisha Agricultural Produce comes in power. tions such as flood and cyclone. The most important part of the Government, SAM- solutions to support the real SGDP. A majority of farmers schemes for the wellbeing of and Livestock Contract This year flood has huge- The most recent proposals of the Government initiative is RUDHI-2020. As per the farmers in distress. with huge crop loss have been the real farmers to boost agri- Farming and Services (pro- ly damaged paddy crops and of the State Government to ensure the legal recognition scheme it will extend credit passing through a distress con- culture production and also motion and facilitation) seasonal vegetables of lakhs of includes the draft Odisha of sharecroppers and their facility of Rs 1.60 lakh per ([email protected]) ! 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Eproducer, lyricist and actor 200 films. For his uninterrupt- with BeMC Commissioner When cooking was on, Sarada Prasanna Nayak passed ed contribution to Odia film Chakraborty Singh Rathore vis- Fire Service official was one of the family members away while undergoing treat- industry, he was honoured ited and reviewed construction Acaught red handed by the tried to adjust the coiled gas ment for Covid-19 at a private with the prestigious Jayadev works of various projects in the Vigilance police while demand- pipe connecting the cylinder hospital here on Wednesday Award in 2013. city. ing and taking bribe of Rs and the stove. Somehow, the night. He was 94. Chief Minister Naveen They visited the 12,000 here on Thursday. gas pipe got disconnected from Born and brought up in Patnaik and many other emi- Ramalingam Pond, Sports Arena Prasanta Kumar the cylinder and a big explosion Cuttack, Nayak had a kin inter- nent persons expressed grief to rest in peace and convey my at Baikunta Nagar, Kamapalli fish Mohapatra, posted asAssistant took place. est in acting and music since over Nayak’s demise. “The condolences to the bereaved market, Ambapua rock garden, Fire Officer in Bargarh district, Also, fire broke out in the childhood. Brother of late passing away of noted film pro- family,” tweeted the Chief solid waste management plant at fell into a trap laid by Vigilance :1#"3+ , : "" "31 "!1 &)17 house.Mahendra Kumar Sahu, actress Parbati Ghose and ducer and lyricist Sarada Minister in Odia. 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It is TAction Plan 2019 Rankings bottom in 2019. reached 3rd position in 2019 Investors’ Facilitation Center in under The Factories Act, 1948 time for the State of Odisha to prepared by the Department In its Implementation from 13th position in 2015 the State for investment pro- ; approval of plan and permis- review their performance and for Promotion of Industry and Guide, the DPIIT suggested 80 marking an upward movement motion and industrial facilita- sion to construct/extend/or the pitfalls where they lagged Internal Trade were released on recommendations and action of 10 positions. This speaks vol- tion is the second recommen- take into use any building as a behind. How sincerely and September 5 by the Finance plans for improvement of the umes about the sincere efforts dation in the area of access to factory under the Factories effectively the recommenda- '; 7/ Minister. Andhra Pradesh performance of States in 12 of the States to improve their information. Act, 1948 ;obtaining water con- tions were implemented and retains first position in the areas of BRAP 2019 and sought business reforms action plans. The facilitation center must nection ; State Excise and reported properly is to be eval- State Business Reform Action feedback to judge the achieve- It is not only the efforts and be set up through a legislation Profession Tax ; Registration of uated. +' Plan 2019 rankings. ment. The Guide helped the measures implemented and since the investor facilitation Partnership firm ; Registration If the problems lies in the Uttar Pradesh stands at State to understand the require- the timely submission of the center’s ability to resolve prob- of Societies. reporting, the loophole is to be nidentified miscreants the 2nd position, replacing ments for implementation of evidence which enables prop- lems is related to its legal sta- Every State has to imple- found out to be tightened. Ulooted Rs 10 lakh and gold Telangana. Telangana has the action plan and the ways er feedback from the respon- tus, mandate and location with- ment the recommendations Proper and genuine office ornaments from a house after slipped to 3rd place from 2nd and methods for their proper dents. in the Government. and submit proper evidence as orders, circulars and notifica- spraying chloroform on two (in 2018), in State Business implementation so as to The first major area where Timeliness for approvals, prescribed and facilitate prop- tions duly signed and dated are women at Girang village under Reform Action Plan 2019 achieve the objectives. the reforms are recommended registrations, licences and er feedback. This is just one to be submitted as evidence of the Nalco police station in Ranking. Odisha was placed at The evidence that has to be by the DPIIT is the Access to renewals are the third recom- area of reforms I mentioned. the implementation of reforms. Angul district on Wednesday 29 along with 7 other States. submitted for the implemen- Information and Transparency mendation in the area of access Similarly there are 11 more Sometimes the links/URls night. In the last ranking released tation also suggested by the Enablers with an Information to information which ensures areas with 73 recommenda- submitted by the State may not As many as four looters in July 2018, Andhra Pradesh DPIIT in the guidelines. The Wizard, Investor Facilitation timeliness for specified ser- tions which every State has to work properly and put a doubt wearing masks entered the had topped the chart, followed States which implemented the Centre and the Timeliness for vices like property registra- take care of and submit the on the genuinity of the activi- house of a Nalco employee by Telangana and Haryana in action plan properly and Approvals, Registrations, tion process (deeds are regis- progress to DPIIT. ty. A sincere reexamination of Vikram Sahu, by breaking the the second and third positions offered the evidence of imple- Licences, Renewals, etc. tered on the same day of the The notable areas are sin- the whole system and its prop- window. The incident took them tried to nab the loot- respectively. mentation went ahead in the Information Wizard is an appointment) ; land allotment gle window system; land er overhauling is the need of place when Sahu was not pre- ers.The miscreants fled from Odisha stood at 14th posi- ranking list. interactive tool that guides an process ; consent to establish administration and transfer of the hour to rise again to the sent in the house while his two the spot by spraying chloro- tion securing 92.08 percent Lakshadweep which user or investor by asking a and consent to operate under land and property; land avail- position we lost. sisters were sleeping in it. form by which the women score and continued in the ranked 33 in 2015 bagged 15th series of questions to provide The Water (Prevention and ability and allotment; environ- They looted the cash and become unconscious. achievers group. In 2016, position, up by 18 steps. necessary information about Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 ment registration enablers; con- (Dr Biswal is Head, the 800 gram gold ornaments A complaint in this con- Odisha secured 11th position Daman and Diu also climbed the sector applicable regarding and The Air (Prevention and struction permit enablers; Department of Commerce, from an almirah. nection was lodged with the securing 92.73 percent score the ladder 15 steps and reached licences, NoCs, permits, etc., Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 labour regulation enablers; Nowrangpur College, Hearing the movements Nalco police while efforts were and placed itself in the aspiring 18th position in 2019 from 33 required at the pre-establish- ; authorization under the obtaining utility permits; pay- Nabarangpur, Odisha, 764063. of the miscreants, the two on by cops to identify and States list slipping from 7th in 2015. Uttarakhand moved ment and pre-operation stages Hazardous and Other Wastes ing taxes; contract enforce- Mob:9437125286 bhaskar- women woke up while one of apprehend the accused. position in 2015. Within four up from 23 in 2015 to 11 in of establishing a business to (Management and ment. No doubt it is an her- [email protected]) ! "#$%'%()* #+#, #%--./0/0 ) $6 . '-! $ $! -

on Thursday. as well as the Ministry clearly to all the States/UTs and urged in the joint letter that while the “Health Ministry urges state that the two specific cat- them to ensure that the all RAT is being used to increase ! larmed at the huge spike in States/UTs to Mandatorily egories of persons — all symp- symptomatic negative cases of access and availability of test- ACovid-19 cases each pass- retest all Symptomatic Negative tomatic (fever or cough or RAT are mandatorily retested ing in the field, RT-PCR ing day, a worried Centre on Cases of Rapid Antigen Tests breathlessness) negative cases using the RT-PCR test. remains the gold standard of increasing the bilateral defence future. Thursday asked the States to through RT-PCR,” the Union of Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) “This is necessary to ensure Covid tests. engagements under the Special Last month, Abe decided mandatorily re-test all symp- Health Ministry tweeted. and asymptomatic negative that such symptomatic negative Meanwhile, India saw a n an effort to further cement Strategic and Global to resign citing health issues. tomatic coronavirus negative “Union Health Ministry cases of RAT that develop cases do not remain untested record single-day spike of Ithe defence and strategic ties Partnership between the two “Prime Minister Modi cases of rapid antigen tests has noted that in some large symptoms within 2 to 3 days of and do not spread the disease 95,735 infections and 1,172 and in view of an expansionist countries, they said. expressed his gratitude to through RT-PCR test, consid- States, symptomatic being tested negative — must among their contacts. This will fatalities taking India’s Covid- China, India and Japan on This agreement now allows Prime Minister Abe for his per- ered a gold standard for detect- negative cases tested by Rapid necessarily be retested through also ensure early detection and 19 caseload past 44 lakh and Thursday signed an agreement the armed forces of the two sonal commitment and leading the infection. Antigen Tests (RAT) are not RT-PCR tests,” said a senior isolation/hospitalization of death toll to 75,062, while here concerning Reciprocal countries to use each other’s ership in greatly strengthening The advisory comes as being followed up by RT-PCr official from the Ministry. such false negatives,” said an recoveries surged to 34,71,783 Provision of Supplies and facilities like replenishment in the relationship between the India saw a record single-day testing. In this regard, the Ministry official from the Ministry. on Thursday, according to the Services between the Armed terms of diesel, food, fresh two countries,” the MEA said. spike of nearly 1 lakh infections “The guidelines of ICMR and ICMR have jointly written It has also been reiterated Ministry. Forces of India and The Self- water and other such logistical The two leaders also wel- Defense Forces of Japan. The items. India has similar agree- comed the signing of a recip- agreement was signed by ments with the US, Australia, rocal logistics support agree- *%'+ ? &7%)#%#A$)+%!)8%# Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar France, Oman and Singapore. ment between the Indian 5+1 ! 6! and Ambassador of Japan For his part, Prime Minister Armed Forces and the Self- Suzuki Satoshi. Narendra Modi held a tele- Defense Forces of Japan. tions and examination conducting Giving details of the pact, phonic conversation with his “They concurred that the authorities may plan out the examina- 7) 6 defence ministry officials said outgoing Japanese counterpart agreement will further enhance head of the conduct of NEET tion schedule in a staggered manner so here on Thursday this agree- Shinzo Abe and conveyed his the depth of defence coopera- A2020 scheduled on September 13, as to avoid overcrowding at any exam- New Delhi: The ITBP Referral Hospital equipping, staffing and moral boosting ment establishes the enabling gratitude for playing a key role tion between the two countries the Union Health Ministry on ination centre on any day, the guide- at Greater Noida “successfully” treated of all ranks. DG has taken keen inter- framework for closer coopera- in greatly strengthening ties and contribute to peace and Thursday revised guidelines for the pre- lines outlined more than 1,150 Covid-19 patients of est in each and every detail of hospi- tion between the Armed Forces between India and Japan. In the security in the Indo-Pacific cautions and planning to be done Exam functionaries and examinees Central Armed Police Forces personnel tal functioning and ensured that noth- of India and Japan in recipro- talks, Modi apprised Abe his region,” the MEA said. while conducting exams amid the would need to submit a self-declaration and their families. Till September 8, the ing falls short for patients.” cal provision of supplies and intention to work closely with “Made a phone call to my pandemic. about their health status at the time of hospital has treated and cured Covid-19- The hospital had recorded a very services while engaged in bilat- the new government of Japan dear friend @AbeShinzo to Only asymptomatic staff and stu- entrance to the examination centre. Such hit CAPF and Central Police high recovery rate which is almost 100 eral training activities, United and wished him the very best wish him good health and dents would be allowed inside the exam self-declaration form may be circulat- Organisations fraternity, including 91 percent (except one patient who died Nations Peacekeeping for the future, the Ministry of happiness. I deeply cherish our hall while those examination centres in ed at the time of issue of admit cards. personnel from BSF, 196 from CRPF, 200 of heart attack). This is way higher than Operations, Humanitarian External Affairs said. long association. His leadership the containment zone would not be Students should also be given prior from CISF, 289 from ITBP, 159 from SSB, the national recovery rate of 78 per International Relief and other It said the two leaders and commitment have been given permission to function. information on what they should carry, 83 from NSG, 64 from SPG, 15 from cent, despite the fact that 25-30 percent mutually agreed activities. expressed confidence that the vital in taking India-Japan part- Noting that examination centres which includes exam related docu- NIA, 10 from NDRF, one from BPR&D, of admitted patients were having other The agreement will also strong momentum attained in nership to new heights. I am are frequented by a large number of ments, admit card, ID card etc., face 19 from IB, three from CBI, seven from co-morbidities, along with the Covid- enhance the interoperability partnership between the two sure this momentum will con- students, as well as their parents, and mask, water bottle, hand sanitiser etc. NTRO and five from the MHA. 19 infection like cancer, TB, heart dis- between the Armed Forces of countries in the last few years tinue in the coming years,” staff till the entire duration of the exam “If a student is found to be symp- No doctor or hospital staff suffered ease and the like, officials said. India and Japan thereby further will continue unabated in the Modi tweeted. and therefore, the Ministry called for tomatic, the permission or denial any Covid-19 infection despite being About 8-10 per cent of the patients following specific preventive measures thereof, in such cases shall be granted exposed to the disease for long periods were critically ill at the time of admis- like physical distancing of 6 feet, use of as per the policy already enunciated on of time during their duty. Inspector sion with major breathing difficulty. The face covers and masks, frequent hand- the issue by the examination conduct- General (Medical) and Medical 200-bed hospital is equipped with spe- washing with soap, use of alcohol-based ing authorities,” the Ministry said Superintendent Dr DC Dimri said, cialised facilities like hip replacement, hand sanitisers and following respira- adding all staff and students would be “Due to active motivation and support knee replacement, dialysis, non-invasive tory etiquette strictly. allowed entry only when they are of SS Deswal, DG ITBP, the ITBP Cardiology, Laparoscopic surgical pro- Universities, educational institu- using face cover and masks. Referral Hospital has seen significant cedures and cancer screening. PNS 8 7/ 22

0 3 by Swamy. The Education Minister exams this last week - out (of ) While Swamy claimed that also added that out of 8.58 lakh 18 lakhs who downloaded pass- ducation Minister Ramesh only 51 percent of the total JEE Mains applicants, 6.35 lakh es only 8 lakhs turned up to take EPokhriyal Nishank and BJP applicants took the exams, the appeared for the exam. “Central up the exam. What a disgrace leader Subramanian Swamy on NTA, responsible for the con- & respective State Governments for the nation which extols Thursday sparred on social duct of entrance tests like JEE assured all possible assistance to vidya and gyan,” Swamy had media on the issue of the num- and NEET, claimed that 75 the students, for which I com- tweeted initially. ber of students who actually percent took the exams. NTA pliment all State Governments Following Pokhriyal’s tweet appeared for the Joint Engeering sources said the figure is almost as well. This entire effort dis- late Wednesday night, Swamy Entrance (JEE) tests held last the same when compared to the played the spirit of cooperative retorted on Thursday by post- week amid the controversy over applicants and examinees every federalism,” Pokhriyal shared ing what he said was a copy of the conduct of the exams by the year in the recent past. further in response to Swamy, the official figures the ministry National Testing Agency (NTA) “I would like to place some who is also a Rajya Sabha mem- gave to the Supreme Court. during the Covid-19 pandem- facts on the record regarding ber. Swamy responded that the “I will soon tweet what the ic. The duo engaged in a Twitter JEE (Main) exams. The number numbers are wrong and that the Ministry of Education stated to face-off after Swamy shared of applicants for #JEEMains number of registered candi- the Supreme Court as candi- that due to the pandemic less stands at 8.58 lakh, not 18 lakh dates was 9,53,473, according to dates registered state wide and than half of the applicants final- as you tweeted,” mentioned a Ministry of Education abroad at 9,53,473 at 660 cen- ly took the exams. Nishank Pokhriyal on the microblogging response submitted at the tres. The Minister’s tweet for responded saying the number of site countering Swamy, who Supreme Court. me to see his “facts” was 8.58 JEE applicants this year was 8.58 has, of late, been targeting his “I had the accurate count on lakhs. Now who’s is official?” lakh and not 18 lakh as claimed own party on several issues. how many students took the JEE Swamy said. 8 9 ! 6 69/ 69

ok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Lon Thursday said the House and the Government have to take a call on the election of the Deputy Speaker, amid the Congress’ demand for an appointment to the post which is vacant for the past one year. Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had on Wednesday demanded the appointment of the Deputy Speaker, pointing out the delay of more than a year. Customarily, the Deputy Speaker’s post is given to the main opposition party or its allies. However, in 2014, Government-friendly AIADMK got the post of Deputy Speaker. Birla did not elaborate further on this matter. Addressing the media about the monsoon session from September 14, the Speaker said holding the Monsoon Session this year was a challenge because of the Covid-19 pandemic but it will be “historic”. Birla said the Zero Hour will be of half-an-hour duration and there will be no Question Hour but written questions could be asked and they will have to be answered. The monsoon session of Parliament is scheduled from September 14 to October 1. Hectic preparations are underway for the session with several first-time measures being taken because of the pandemic, such as testing of MPs, staggered seating arrangements in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and use of both chambers and galleries to accom- modate the members. Birla said 257 members will be seat- ed in the Lok Sabha hall, 172 in Lok Sabha gallery, 60 in Rajya Sabha and 51 in Rajya Sabha gallery. Chambers will be sanitised and the MPS will have to undergo RT-PCR test for Covid-19 before the session begins, the Lok Sabha Speaker said. ! "#$%'%()* #+#, #%--./0/0

113 , : 7 ! -, " 8 71 : 18 ##" 3" = 9 Kolkata: Soon after assuming the : %*% presidentship of Bengal Pradesh Congress Behrampore MP and ; +-/% - Jammu: The Pakistani Army resorted to 'unpro- n an apparent indication that the BJP was heavily depend- Congress Leader in Lok Sabha voked' ceasefire violations at multiple locations Iing on polarisation politics while marching into 2021 Adhir Chowdhury on Thursday he process of selling the land in Andla for along the line of control in Poonch sector on Bengal Assembly elections party president JP Nadda on raised the pitch for an electoral Tthe Defence Industrial Corridor is accel- Thursday. Hitting back, the Indian troops too Thursday came down heavily on the Mamata Banerjee alliance with the Left Front. erated. Land deals of about 10 crores done in gave them a befitting reply. Government for its politics of minority appeasement. “The Congress had always a year. Now land allotment to investors will be Unconfirmed reports from across the line Alleging that the Trinanool Congress Government could been firm in its belief about an starting from 15th September. Investors will be Jaipur: Judge Ajay Kumar Sharma, suspects had been seen near his res- control suggested several Pakistani troops were go any distance to mollycoddle the Muslim minorities — electoral alliance with the Left. It able to transfer the land on their firm’s name who pronounced the death sentence idence. “These terrorist groups are hurt in retaliatory firing while several military who account for nearly 28 percent of the State’s vote bank is the CPI(M) which required to after the payment of fees. This work boosted for four convicts in the Jaipur ser- quite dangerous and can do any- structures were also flattened. —Nadda slammed the ruling party for “fanning anti-Hindu take a decision on this… For the up soon after the review meeting chaired by ial blasts case, recently wrote a let- thing. They have also been seen In Jammu Defence PRO Lt Col Devender sentiments in Bengal. past several months the two CM Yogi. Principal Secretary Avnish Awasthi ter to DGP Bhupendra Singh, ask- clicking pictures of my place.” Anand said, “ Pakistan initiated unprovoked The Mamata Banerjee Government which had failed sides are jointly organising polit- has directed the district administration to allot ing him to extend his security Sharma also quoted the case of ceasefire violation by firing with small arms & in all front and irked the electorate by promoting corrup- ical programmes … now time the land by 15th September. cover fearing threats to his family Judge Neelkanth Ganjoo who pro- shelling with mortars along LoC in many location and goonda-police-syndicate raj was in a bid to regain has come when we need to A total of 53 land deeds were signed in the and him. nounced the death sentence for ter- tions on Thursday”. its lost ground was “creating an anti-Hindu sentiment in strike a political and electoral past year in and around Andla. As per the cir- In the letter, retired judge rorist Maqbool Bhat in 1984. He was He said, Pakistani troops first resorted to the State,” Nadda said in a virtual rally adding the TMC alliance to take on the misrule of cle rate, the total land price of these deeds Sharma quoted intelligence reports later killed by terrorists on October ceasefire violation at about 5.30 a.m in Mankote would have to account for its misdeeds in the elections. Trinamool Congress,” comes around 2.75 crores. Apart from this, the and said that the terrorist groups can 2, 1989. Sharma further said his only sector. The second incident was reported at about Wondering why the Government had declared lock Chowdhury said adding the government has made a deal of 7.55 hectares extract revenge from his family and fault was that he had punished the 11.45 a.m in Degwar sector & the third time at down in Bengal on September 5 when the whole world cel- Left-Congress alliance can joint- of land from 79 farmers for about 6.5 crores him. “Also officials said that my terrorists with death sentences. about 12. 15 p.m in Mendhar sector of district ebrated the ground breaking ceremony of the Ram Temple ly put up a massive fight in (twice the circle rate). In this way, the purchase security is being removed. I request He said these terrorists were Poonch”. At all the locations the Indian Army in Ayodhya Nadda said “construction of a Ram Temple had Bengal. of land worth about 10 crores has been done you to continue the security cover related to the ISI and were working retaliated befittingly, he addd. been the historic aspiration of the Indian people for ages There was no immediate until now. Registrar of Khair, Dheeraj Singh given to me in the context,” he with sleeper cells of the organisation. Meanwhile, the Indian troops have been and when the long awaited date came when Prime reaction from the Marxist lead- said that 19 land deeds have been done in Andla said Jaipur witnessed serial blasts on Ma keeping a tight vigil to fail the nefarious designs Minister Narendra Modi visited Ayodhya during ground ership though a senior leader said since September 2019 which consists of 8 deeds The retired judge further said 13, 2008, in which more than 80 of the Pakistan army which is desperately try- breaking ceremony here in Bengal the Government “the Left Front will take a deci- till March 2020 and 11 deeds after that. In one that liquor bottles had been thrown people died and 250 were ing to send across heavily armed infiltrators declared a lockdown so as to forcibly stop the people from sion on the issue at an appro- year, about 3.49-hectare land was purchased at him and some motorcycle-borne injured. IANS inside the Indian territory. PNS expressing their sentiments and enjoy the day. priate moment.” PNS from farmers. !" '02 4 $ *$ 5 2 !1 !# P # $ $ 3 New Delhi: Prime Minister sion of the digital launch of the viding farmers with support 77#"3"@J% Kochi: Kerala is in for major Narendra Modi on Thursday 20,050 crore Pradhan Mantri during the times of coron- ; depending on foreign countries trouble as the number of Covid- 0 5 exhorted people of Bihar to put Matsya Sampada Yojana avirus pandemic, Modi said five +-/% - for mobile, voice and sensor 19 patients and deaths due to the their best to become the pillars (PMMSY).Setting the tone for years ago, safe drinking water control type advanced locks. pandemic are all set to see a hike here is encouraging news of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” which the upcoming Bihar assembly had reached only 2 per cent of fter CM Yogi’s call of Only a modern machine is a in the coming weeks, according Tfrom Tamil Nadu as the will enrich the villages further polls, Modi began his address the households and now this Aresearch for new technolo- solution to develop new tech- to KK Shylaja, Minister of number of fatalities and Covid- and strengthen them.”Today in local dialect, Bhojpuri and number has crossed 70 per gy in the field of locks, a ray of nologies of locks in Aligarh. health. 19 new cases showed a fall for the schemes that have been ini- greeted the people of Bihar. cent. happiness lightens the face of Based on that only our business “Now that we are relaxing the the sixth day in succession. On tiated, the thought behind that “Bihar is bravely facing Modi said that even in this businessmen. They believe that will be grown and compete in lock down rules and life is com- Thursday, the State diagnosed is that our villages become pil- floods' situation as well as coro- time of Corona, about 60 lakh Jammu: The Union Territory if the government will launch the local and international mar- ing back to normalcy, the 5,528 persons with Covid-19 lars of an “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. navirus. We are aware of the houses in Bihar have been of J&K is set to record 50,000 schemes to develop the industry kets. chances for the transmission of while 64 deaths were recorded The attempt is that now in flood situation in Bihar and ensured to get water from the tap coronavirus cases on Friday here only then will new tech- CM Yogi had a review meet- the disease are high. It is for the in the last 24 hours. this century - Blue Revolution adjoining areas. The efforts of and this is a really big achieve- after it recorded more than nology be developed. ing through video conferencing. people to ensure that they follow According to Government means work related to fisheries, both Centre and state government To support farmers, the 1,000 cases for the eight day in Without government ini- During this, he said that the lock the guidelines,” said the Minister releases, there has been a fall in White Revolution means dairy ment is to ensure the comple- government has transferred sucession taking the tally to tiative, this work is not possible hardware manufacturing sector while inaugurating the Covid-19 the number of Covid-19 cases work, Sweet Revolution means tion of relief work in a speedy 6,000 crore directly to the 49,134, while 13 more covid-19 because of the non-availability of of Aligarh has immense scope test centre at Ernakulam by diagnosed in Tamil Nadu since honey production. It will enrich manner,” Modi said.Praising bank accounts of 75 lakh farm- patients succumbed to the advanced machinery. and he emphasized to develop video conferencing from the September 4. While there were our villages further, strengthen the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish ers in Bihar since the launch of virus on Thursday. Manufacturers here are mainly new technology. State Capital. Later in the day, the 5,976 new cases on September them,” Modi said on the occa- Kumar’s good works for pro- PM-Kisan, he said. PNS With 1.592 fresh cases Minister’s office said in a release 4, the subsequent days saw the detected on Thursday the that 12 persons died in the numbers coming down to 5,870 active positive cases in the ! "#$ State on Thursday taking the (Sept 5), 5,783 (Sept 6), 5,776 31 1 * 678 $ region stood at 14074. total fatalities to 396. The day (Sept 7), 5,684 (Sept 8) and This is the second biggest saw 3,349 new persons testing 5,584(Sept 9). Similar trend was 3 "#") single-day spike in new infec- positive for Covid-19 which noticed in the number of per- $ 9/ 20: tions in Jammu and Kashmir. took the total number of patients sons succumbed to the pan- Aligarh : The deadliest corona The Union Territory had 0 5 accused has been brought back in the State to 26,229. PNS demic since September 4. is spreading rapidly. A record /@ ' educational empowerment recorded its sharpest spike of to the top leafdership of the breaking 189 news cases report- schemes of the Central 1,617 fresh cases on K Stalin, president, DMK, party by promoting him to the ed in the district superseded the nion Minister of Minority Government. Wednesday. Mbegan the process of forti- post of deputy general secretary. % & '( previous record of 188 in a sin- UAffairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, who is on a According to the media fying the party for the upcom- K Ponmudi, former education gle. While 163 recovered. The Naqvi on Thursday said that two-day visit to the Union bulletin, out of 13 deaths, eight ing Assembly election scheduled minister too has been elevated total number of covid-19 cases abolition of Article 370 has Territory of Ladakh, addressed of these were reported from for March-April 2021. The to the post of deputy general sec- in the district is 5858 out of demolished the “speed break- various public meetings, met Jammu and five from the tenure of the present assembly retary. ' ( court that Rhea and her younger which 4100 recovered so far and er” of redundant laws which representatives of various social Kashmir Valley. comes to an end in May 2021. The post of general secre- brother had cooperated with the 1629 are active. had obstructed the develop- organisations in Leh, Saboo- With this, the death toll On Wednesday, the gener- tary has been lying vacant since Mumbai sessions court on investigations. “The allegations Today, 189 people were ment process in Thang, ChushotShama, due to the disease has risen to al council of he DMK elected March 2020 when the incum- AThursday reserved its order against the applicants would at found infected in the JN Medical Jammu-Kashmir and Leh- ChushotGongma, Phyangetc 845. Meanwhile, out of 1592 Dorai Murugan as general sec- bent K Anbazhagan, the oldest till Friday on the bail applica- the most make out a case of pur- College, Pandit Deendayal Ladakh. Naqvi said that now and also reviewed different freeh cases, 770 were reported retary and former Union active politician in the country, tions of Bollywood actress Rhea chasing of drugs which is a bail- Upadhyay Joint Hospital, Private Jammu-Kashmir and Leh- development projects with offi- from the Jammu region and Minister TR Baalu as treasurer. breathed his last at the age of Chakraborty and her brother able offence. There is no shred Lab and Antigen Test. PNS Ladakh are also getting bene- cials of the UT 822 from the Kashmir A Raja, the 2G Spectrum scam 98. Showik in a drug case relating to of evidence to connect the appli- fits of various socio-economic- Administration. Valley. PNS actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s cants with financing of any illic- death. it traffic or harbouring any A day after he moved an offenders,” he said. application before the sessions In one of the several court seeking bail for the arrest- grounds cited by for grant of bail ed actress, Rhea’s lawyer Satish to Rhea, Maneshinde stated in Maneshinde argued that his the bail application filed before client was “innocent”, that she the court:a “The application “has not committed any crime has been arraigned for an whatsoever” and that “she has offence punishable under sec- been falsely implicated in the tion 8 (c) read with 20 (b) (ii) 22, case”. Maneshinde, who is also 27 A, 28, 29 and 30 of the NDPS seeking bail for Showik, told the Act, 1985. ! "#$%'%()* #+#, #%--./0/0 * % % 7 3811&931!/ "#:"1 6 "#"1 " ) !931!/ "#:"1 / +,-./0+&&.) ) * 7 </ = 7 3 7 !$3 ##1$ ##" 3 $#17# "8")31!: 1!"1 < @ 4 ! ? ) $" ) 9+" 17 ? O #117 ! )18$1 A.@ ( B ! .S ? ) ( 9 ) ? * - B . C ? ? 5 B 4 D . @ E &'( 0,12 . ? 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The final step is to gradually de- . A. health consequences, forcing governments to them can lead to major concerns. Supply Long-term strategy for healing: leverage the global economy by reduc- - 5 # develop a strong anti-COVID long-term strategy, +*( shocks, caused globally during this pan- The impact of the shocks faced by the ing the debts and increasing the inter- which should be more permanent in nature than 5** 09 demic, due to production delays caused global economies is expected to linger, est rates in a phased manner. This will ( just a knee-jerk reaction to the present situation, 05*' by major lockdowns worldwide and both in the financial and other sectors be, by far, the most difficult step for any 6 knowing that most of the world’s economies have (5 ? interruptions in supply chain and logis- of economies. There will be dampness country. 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Therefore, Prudential policies, at the same time, this second stage should focus on help- should focus on capital and leverage @ 4 # ing the risk of financial uncertainties and enabling *= face this short-term disruption will face a steady transition into the “new normal” after - * financial distress and as result, rise in ing individuals, companies and countries ratios. Clear fiscal measures should O ascertaining the damages caused by COVID-19. unemployment is expected. resume normalcy in their operations and slowly reduce public debt and reverse any Therefore, taking into consideration the experi- * ->=' To help firms and people tide over any hope for growth. This stage will be excessive tax incentives. All these mea- O P Q ences of major countries, and the requirements of 0 5 this period, the central banks should longer than the first stage. sures should be implemented, keeping a 0,3 ? 4 handling these enormous jolts, monetary policy - ? infuse liquidity into the economy by cre- Here, fiscal policies take the lead definite finger on the pulse of the ? 4 60+>0(>,7 < strategies should be narrowed down. The G20 = 5 + ating policies to drive commercial banks from monetary policies and would take nation’s economic condition. 0: should step up and help develop these conceptu- --+ to provide loans to businesses and charge but with sustained support from Therefore, it can be inferred that for ( 4 al points and implement them as practical mea- =*-5*? C households alike. Liquidity is needed for monetary policies. Several measures the global economies as a single unit, the L " ( ( sures. -+5> the securities market, too, which is like public expenditure, transfers, tax following strategies can be crucial to help 0: A monetary policy, conventionally, has been 05 >=*- feeling the heat due to the turn of events reliefs will play a major role in this stage. them revive economically from the used by governments around the world to control -+ + during the outbreak. Additional support The monetary policy must play a sup- COVID-19 pandemic. the money supply in the economy, which, in turn -% by a slew of supplementary measures, porting role at this stage by keeping a First, the monetary, fiscal and pru- 4 is used for adjusting inflation and stabilising prices. like decline in interest rates and an exten- close watch on liquidity and keeping the dential policies must work in a coordi- 6 7 0,3 During an economic slowdown or recession, there 5** 0 sive credit support for SMEs, should be interest rates low. nated manner with the aim to achieve < A. 01>, ( is a substantial decline in consumer spending. The 0 provided by governments. Sole reliance on monetary policies financial stability. Second, at the global (* 4 production levels dip due to general fall in ?* The monetary policies should be can be untenable, unproductive and very level, the indebtedness, which was >3 demand and low capital expenditure by compa- 5*' - 0 well-supported by fiscal and prudential serious, with one of the grave problems already at the higher side before the com- # ,3 :3// nies, unemployment increases as firms lay off the policies. Bad loans is one such area and being excessive inflation. In addition, mencement of the pandemic, would have existing workforce to save costs and stop any fresh governments should make provisions for political frictions and trade barriers can further increased during stage two. So, # ( 4 recruitments, and foreign investments dry up. So, such requirements in their budgets. To create disruptions. One of the key roles financial instabilities will be here to stay there is an overall downturn in the economy in escape any financial meltdown, central of the G20 is to help resumption of eco- for a long term and governments have # terms of new investments and consumption. banks should also step in to buy bonds nomic integration among various coun- to be very careful in reducing leverages Governments have to respond to this situation and commercial paper. Since this pan- tries. The G20 can help by overseeing the in future, in stage three. through policy changes that have the responsibil- demic is unprecedented and the extent coordination by central banks of differ- For global economies to get back up 4 ity to reverse the prevalent situation. of it is still unclear, international coop- ent countries, leading to stable exchange on their feet after this pandemic, inter- (4 So, a monetary policy, which is essentially eration and the role of the G20 are very rates and reducing any potential curren- nationally coordinated monetary policies # ? 4 counter-cyclical and expansionary in nature, crucial here in providing liquidity to cy wars. become very crucial. Trade barriers, geo- P4 $ Q helps in increasing the money supply and boost- global economies. This could be achieved The new normal: This third stage political rivalries and hostilities must be * ing the demand for products, building confidence through swap arrangements under the will be post the Covid crisis and a done away with. Although economic O # S and credibility and ensuring overall stability. auspices of the International Monetary revamp of the regular policies followed instability appears similar around the ( # A. However, for a monetary policy to work effective- Fund (IMF) as a dedicated alternative for decades would require a hard rethink. world, it is, in reality, dissimilar, in nature * ) ( ly, the central bank has to be independent of the financing arrangement for COVID-19 All the policies of a country — mone- due to different structural aspects of each elected Government. In addition, to the monetary emergency, especially for Emerging tary, fiscal and prudential — will have nation. Therefore, the role of internation- policy, the fiscal policy — public expenditure and Market Economies (EMEs) and Least to work in full coordination. al bodies like the G20 becomes very taxation — is another tool for governments to try Developed Countries (LDCs). An action The role of the monetary policy important here. 6 S "#R % &' ' and come out of an economic crisis. that is lacking or is wrong could spark should be two-pronged and should (The writer is Associate Professor, (#)S7 Immediate actions to face the shock: In the a financial crisis that could have rami- include macro-financial stability and not Amity University, Noida) 1 3

Naxalism has flourished because it nectivity. This, in turn, affects literacy, Sironcha, was the only NH in the dis- Chhattisgarh border near Patagudam this road section has been taken up. conditions. A police station had to be touches the emotional chord of socio- healthcare and mobility of the people. trict. The network has since been ensure seamless inter-State connectiv- Construction of major bridges across set up in order to help construct the political and economic wrongs. It’s iron- But things have begun to change now. enhanced to 647 km after declaration ity to the neighbouring States. The NH- Perimelli, Bandia and Paralkota, too, bridge. It was an excellent manifesta- ical that in the name of revolution, In the last six years, the Ministry of four new NHs of 591 km length. In 930 connects Gadchiroli to Chandrapur has been taken up at cost of 194 crore. tion of commitment, political desire Naxals are collecting money and block- of Road Transport and Highways all, MoRTH has approved 44 road pro- district and the work of improving 81 The Wainganga river, which divides and coordination between various ing development and Government (MoRTH) has put development of road jects of 541 km with an outlay of 1,740 km of this road to two lanes with paved Gadchiroli and Chandrapur districts, Government agencies and the securi- funds meant for tribal and rural devel- networks and enhancement of connec- crore for Gadchiroli district. The major shoulder (2L+PS) standards is in is one of the important rivers in ty forces. 0*.-0 24& opment remain unspent or fall into the tivity in Naxal, tribal and backward infrastructure initiatives in Gadchiroli progress at a cost of 646 crore. Maharashtra. Due to the current nar- With a major push to infrastruc- wrong hands. areas on the fast track. With the vision include a 855-metre major bridge Improvement of the 39.76 km-long row, low-level bridge, commuters face ture, the vision of development of back- naugurating and laying foundation The lack of connectivity within the of connecting every district with across the Pranahita River on the stretch of the Nagbhid-Armori section many difficulties, especially during ward areas like LWE-hit Gadchiroli can stones for road projects and bridges State and with other States has turned National Highways (NHs) and special Nizamabad-Jagdalpur Road (NH 63) of the NH-353D has been completed the monsoon season. To eliminate the become a reality. With an abundance Iis a routine activity for politicians. Gadchiroli into a hotbed of Naxal activ- emphasis on Naxalism-hit areas, the at a cost of 168 crore. Then there is at cost of 269 crore. This road now hardships of the people, a new 825- of natural resources like bamboo in the However, when Union Minister Nitin ities. Along with it, the adjoining dis- MoRTH has launched a special pro- the 630-metre, high-level bridge across connects Gadchiroli district with the metre bridge will be constructed at a district, Gadchiroli can become a hub Gadkari inaugurated and laid founda- tricts of Chandrapur, Gondia, Yavatmal, gramme for LWE affected districts. the Indravati River near Patagudam on city of Nagpur. The NH-353C, connect- cost of 99 crore near Asthi. for sticks used by incense manufactur- tion stones for various road projects in Bhandara and Nanded have also In Maharashtra, a LWE scheme the Nizamabad-Jagdalpur Road (NH ing Sakoli, Wadsa, Gadchiroli, Four new major bridges on the ers as the import of agarbattis has been Gadchiroli district recently, it had a spe- become prone to Naxalism. These dis- connectivity programme of 495 km 63) at a cost of 248 crore; a 30-metre Chamorshi, Alapalli and Sironcha, Perimilli, Bandiya, Pearikota and banned. More than 100 such units can cial significance. tricts are situated in the Left Wing length was announced with an invest- bridge near Lankachen on the links the remotest part of Gadchiroli Waingagana Rivers and 14 minor be set up, which would give employ- Located in the eastern-most cor- Extremism (LWE)-affected belt, ment of over 920 crore. This pro- Bejurpalli-Aheri Road; the improve- district with the old NH-6 and in turn bridges will ensure seamless transporta- ment to the local people. With these ini- ner of Maharashtra, Gadchiroli has seen stretching across Telangana, gramme comprises development of ment of Bejurpalli-Aheri Road (SH provides connectivity with the rest of tion in otherwise inaccessible areas of tiatives, job creation in Gadchiroli little development even after 73 years Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and road networks and bridges on Pranhita, 275) between Watra and Moyabinpeta the country. The Gadchiroli-Asthi sec- Gadchiroli. This remarkable progress will get a fillip as the Government has of Independence. Over 90 per cent of Madhya Pradesh. Indravati and Godavari, the major and the improvement of the Garanji- tion of this road is being improved to of infrastructure development is not a target of providing employment to the district is a designated forest area Gadchiroli is one of the least rivers of Gadchiroli. For the first time, Pustola Road. 2L+PS standards at a cost of 577 crore. a small achievement. We must compli- more than 10,000 youth within the next and almost 40 per cent of the popula- developed districts where people live the district is seeing infrastructure pro- These projects were inaugurated Strengthening other sections of this ment the engineers and contractors five years. This would be a fitting trib- tion is tribal. Inaccessible terrain and amid extreme violence and abject jects of high magnitude being taken up on September 6. The bridges across the road has also been taken up. The trib- who are working hard despite the con- ute of an aspirational district to the con- infrastructure deficiencies have hin- poverty. Dense forests and large peren- and completed within a span of five Pranahita River at the Maharashtra- al areas of Alapalli, Hemalkasa, stant fear of Naxal attacks. In fact, the cept of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. dered Government welfare pro- nial rivers criss-crossing the district years. Till recently, the NH-63, with a Telangana border and at Sironcha and Bhamragarh are now connected bridge across River Indravati was com- (The writer is Advisor, NHAI, grammes for the masses. Decades on, have posed a major challenge to con- total length of 56 km passing through the Indravati River at the Maharashtra- through NH-130D. Improvement of pleted under very trying and war-like under MoRTH, New Delhi) ! "#$%'%()* #+#, #%--./0/0 6

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Mueller has warned that Russia the Russian Government as Wednesday it had “voluntari- that the novel coronavirus uses as a historic step towards peace and drove her to the border tion. She was detained Monday A person familiar with was meddling in the current the likely culprits, according ly paused” its trial of a drug to invade cells. in the Middle East. with Ukraine before she fought and destroyed her passport in SKDK’s response to the campaign. to the three sources briefed on developed alongside Oxford After vaccination, this pro- Israel and the UAE her removal from Belarus and a no-man’s land between attempts said the hackers failed One of the sources said it the matter. AGENCY University after a UK volunteer tein is produced inside the announced on August 13 that was jailed. Ukraine and Belarus the next to gain access to the firm’s net- developed an unexplained ill- human body, which primes they were establishing full diplo- “They threatened to kill day to prevent her expulsion. works. “They are well-defend- ness. the immune system to attack matic relations. The first com- me,” Kolesnikova said. “They Kolesnikova, who remains ed, so there has been no $ $ An independent commit- the coronavirus if the person is mercial direct flight between stated that if I refuse to leave jailed in the Belarusian capital breach,” the person said. tee was drafted in to review later infected. Israel and the UAE landed in the territory of Belarus volun- of Minsk, is accused of under- SKDK Vice Chair Hilary Moscow: Reports that Russian alerted the firm in question safety but the company said it The director of UK scien- Abu Dhabi on August 31 after tarily, they will get me out of mining national security as Rosen declined to comment. A state hackers targeted one of that it had been targeted by was a “routine action” designed tific research charity the both countries announced nor- the country anyway - alive or part of a criminal probe against Biden spokesman did not U.S. Democratic presidential suspected Russian state-backed to maintain the integrity of the Wellcome Trust, Jeremy Farrar, malisation of relations. The deal in fragments.” She demanded senior members of the oppo- respond to a request for com- candidate Joe Biden’s main hackers. trials. said there were often pauses in would be signed on September that the nation’s Investigative sition Coordination Council. ment. election campaign advisory The hacking attempts tar- “We will be guided by this vaccine trials. 15 at the White House. Committee probe the KGB She faces up to five years in The hacking attempts on firms “look like nonsense”, geted staff at Washington-based committee as to when the tri- He told BBC radio in an The UAE is only the third officers on charges of abduc- prison, if convicted. SKDK come as U.S. intelligence Kremlin spokesman Dmitry SKDKnickerbocker, a campaign als could restart, so that we can interview that it demonstrat- Arab country to establish tion, illegal detention and All of the council’s senior agencies have raised alarms Peskov told reporters on strategy and communications continue our work at the ear- ed the importance of con- diplomatic ties with the Jewish threats of killing. members except for Nobel about possible efforts by for- Thursday. firm working with Biden and liest opportunity,” Soriot said in ducting vaccine trials proper- state. Israel’s neighbours, Egypt Opposition activists came Prize-winning writer Svetlana eign governments to interfere Three people briefed on other prominent Democrats, a statement. ly, with independent over- and Jordan, being the other under increasing pressure this Alexievich have been jailed or in the November presidential the matter told Reuters earli- over the past two months, the AstraZeneca’s vaccine can- sight and the involvement of two Arab states to recognise week as Belarus marked a forcibly expelled from the election. er that Microsoft Corp had sources said. AGENCY didate is one of nine around the the regulator. AFP Israel. PTI month since massive demon- country. AP 9 > 6 @ 3 @ 3

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Aditi Nayar. cent in the corresponding The Reserve Bank of India, the upcoming print for the As per the agency, “In our view, the contrac- #?@1> ttributing the recent surge month last year. which mainly factors in retail Index of Industrial Production Government expenditure, a tion in GDP will narrow con- Ain retail inflation to huge “We expect August infla- inflation while arriving at its for July 2020. key driver of economic activi- siderably to 11-13 per cent in government procurement and tion numbers to be elevated at monetary policy, had kept the According to the ratings ty in Q1FY21, reported a Q2FY21, from 23.9 per cent in : supply disruptions on account around 7 per cent or even short-term lending rate agency, while the improve- volatile trend in July 2020. Q1 FY2021. of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher and if the base effect is unchanged to help tame infla- ment in industry had gathered It pointed out that revenue While some indicators of ' ( 23.9 per cent in the economy. an SBI report said that the price the primary reason, inflation tion last month. speed in July 2020, the momen- expenditure growth slipped the industrial sector displayed Crisil said the 9 per cent rise was likely to come down to could only come down to The report postulate that tum of the recovery in the ser- from 40.1 per cent in June a sharp year-on-year (YoY) he Indian economy will contraction will be the high- below 4 per cent only after below 4 per cent possibly the jump in food prices is vices sector stalled that month. 2020 to 18.6 per cent in July improvement in July 2020, rel- Tcontract by 9 per cent in est since the 1950s. December. beyond December,” the SBI largely because of huge pro- Other indicators, GST e-way 2020, while remaining sub- ative to June 2020, especially 2020-21 as the coronavirus The government had The Consumer Price report said. However, the curement by government and bills, rail freight, port cargo stantial. automobile output and non-oil infections are yet to peak and announced a Rs 20 lakh crore Index (CPI) inflation rate dur- report further said that it looks supply disruption that pushed traffic, domestic airlines’ pas- However, capital expendi- merchandise exports, the core the Government is not pro- relief package but the actual ing August, the data for which difficult to believe that supply up prices of cereal, potato, senger traffic, and the con- ture contracted by 47.1 per cent sector displayed a muted recov- viding adequate direct fiscal new spending was less than 2 is yet to be released, was like- disruptions would normalise tomato and protein items. sumption of petrol and ATF, in July 2020 after having more ery.” support, ratings agency Crisil per cent of GDP. ly to remain at about 7 per cent, against the huge upsurge in It further said as inflation reported only a modest than doubled in June 2020. Besides, ICRA pointed out said on Thursday. “With the pandemic’s said SBI Ecowrap. The data is pandemic in rural areas and targeting comes up for review improvement in their YoY per- “The Indian economy is that available indicators for In May, Crisil had esti- peak not yet in sight and the scheduled to be released on this now poses an upside risk in 2021, “we believe, one way formance in July 2020, relative undoubtedly recovering from August 2020 have provided mated the economy to con- government not providing Monday. to inflation numbers. to make inflation targeting to June 2020. the lows seen in Q1 FY2021. mixed cues, with a sharp tract by 5 per cent. The latest adequate direct fiscal sup- According to government “We are thus less hopeful successful in the Indian context In contrast, the YoY per- However, the pace of the improvement in coal and rail projection comes days after port, the downside risks to our data, the retail inflation rose to of any rate cut in current fis- as time goes by is to reach the formance of diesel consump- improvement in Q2FY21 is freight, juxtaposed with dips in official data for the June quar- earlier forecast have materi- 6.93 per cent in July, mainly cal/at best 25 bps as February 4 per cent target over a partic- tion, hydroelectricity genera- fragmented, with a sharper electricity generation and diesel ter showed a contraction of alised,” the agency said. driven by rising prices of food MPC meeting would consider ular business cycle rather than tion and refinery output had momentum in industry relative consumption. items likevegetables, pulses, December inflation only,” it for a particular date...” 0 " 4 + & "A' 0 ##" 31 $$ # @ A8= 9 : :# "3 $88 :1" =$O 31 *$ 3 9 71 1 8 3&8 " =13$ ;=%C B.?8 H$"=$ ed gross market borrowing in 31 $3"1 - O8$## $ the financial year 2020-21 New Delhi: Union Road Mumbai: Invesco Mutual 3 he Government proposes increased to Rs 12 lakh crore in Transport & Highways ' ( Fund launched Invesco India eliance Industries Ltd is Tto exhaust its entire bor- place of Rs 7.80 lakh crore as Minister Nitin Gadkari on Focused 20 Equity Fund, an Rreported to have offered a rowing of 12 lakh crore for per budget estimate. Thursday said policy of the he Indian stock market open-ended multi cap equity domestic product (GSDP) to 40 per cent stake in its retail FY21 by December as it looks With the change in bor- Govt is to ensure reduction in Twitnessed a rally on scheme investing in a maxi- bridge the fiscal deficit. An arm worth about USD 20 bil- to step up expenditure to stim- rowing plan for FY21, the gov- road construction costs and Thursday with the BSE Sensex mum 20 stocks across market he Centre is willing to pro- additional, two per cent bor- lion to Amazon.Com, Inc. ulate the economy hit by the ernment had also modified improve its quality. The gaining over 600 points.The capitalizations. The offer will Tvide further borrowing rowings with both condition- Bloomberg News citing Covid-19 pandemic. the indicative calendar for Minister urged the industry to rally was fuelled by a 7 per cent end on September 23. The flexibility to states to help al and unconditional elements a source reported that “Amazon Government sources said issuance of government dated increase use of plastic and rub- rise in Reliance Industries’ minimum investment amount break the deadlock and allow has been added recently under has held discussions about that the aim is to exhaust the securities for the first half of fis- ber wastes in road construc- shares. RIL stocks touched a during the NFO is 1,000 and their participation in the new the Atmanirbhar Bharat pack- investing in the conglomerate’s entire borrowing space early to cal 2020-21 in consultation tion, which also helps the envi- record high of 2,343.9 and its in multiples of Re 1 thereafter. GST compensation formula age. With Covid-19 inflicted Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd give a lift to the economy dur- with the Reserve Bank of India. ronment. ‘Apart from this, the market capitalisation is cur- For SIP investments, the min- put on the table.Government revenue shortfall and rising unit and has expressed interest ing the current unlock phase. So, instead of H1 borrow- use of waste products like oil rently over 14.67 lakh imum application amount is sources said that the uncondi- GST compensation load, the in negotiating a potential trans- If need be, additional bor- ing of Rs 4.88 lakh crore as per slags from steel plants and crore.The surge in share prices 500 and in multiples of Re 1 tional borrowing limit for states Centre has given new options action.” rowing would be done for one budget estimates, the RBI will flash should also be encour- comes on the back of the thereafter. No exit load will be could be raised by another 0.5 to compensate states for short- The report went on to say or two months early next year now conduct auctions of dated aged,” Gadkari said addressing announcement of 7,500 crore charged, if up to 10 per cent of per cent if they agree on the fall in their revenue due to GST that Reliance was “willing to to mobilise resources for any securities worth Rs 6 lakh the two-day Virtual Conference investment by Silver Lake into the units are redeemed/ new GST compensation switchover. The two options sell as much as a 40 per cent additional expenditure, sources crore till September 30. and Exhibition for the Bitumen Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, an switched out within 1 year options suggested by the given by the Centre under the stake in the subsidiary to said. In May, the Government The calendar would and Road Construction. RIL subsidiary. from the date of allotment. Centre. Under Fiscal Atmanirbhar Bharat package Amazon” and the deal size at raised the targeted levels of bor- include issuance of dated secu- Responsibility and Budget allows flexibility to the states to USD 20 billion would be the rowings in the current fiscal by rities with maturity ranging Management (FRBM) Act, make additional borrowings biggest ever in India. over 50 per cent to meet addi- from 4-40 years. It will also states are allowed to borrow up to meet their shortfall in GST Both Reliance and tional Covid-19 related expen- have an auction of floating rate to three per cent of gross state compensation. Amazon refused to comment diture. With this, the estimat- bonds. on the report. “We would like to reiter- ate that as a policy, we do not $ ; comment on media speculation and rumours and we cannot confirm or deny any transac- 2 tion which may or may not be in the works,” Reliance said in August, down 7.5 per cent an email response. 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At the start O$ Bof the year, while visiting friends in the United States, I even drove the Tesla Model 3, which, for me, is the gold standard of electric drivability. Although, I’m ; not sure the spartan interiors of the Model 3 or any Tesla for that matter + * 1 =$ would satiate my desire for what I feel a car should have inside. This allows me to dovetail quite nicely to the forthcoming $ Mercedes-Benz EQC, the first ‘luxury modern than the GLC. But, and this is ground means that handling feels more set the car to maximum coasting and the Why do electric cars need coolant? Well, brand’ electric vehicle to be launched in quite deliberate, the touch and feel as well sedan-like than SUV-like. It also means surprisingly quiet low-friction tires if you have a Macbook and run some India. I attended a special preview drive as the overall environment of the interi- that you are worried when you have to ensure that speed loss is close to nothing. heavy processes on it, it does get very hot! ; of the EQC from Delhi to the ICAT ors feel like you are in a modern face mountains disguised as speed break- In maximum regenerative mode, you The constant calculations the vehicle’s => Automotive test centre at Manesar. Mercedes. Tesla is minimalistic inside ers in some parts of the country. However, frankly don’t need the brake pedal. In fact, computers have to make about the Well, what felt weird when setting out their cars; Mercedes is not. The reason I Mercedes-Benz India technicians assured you could if you wanted brake with the amount of power needed and when to = from the new Global Star dealership of feel that this is deliberate is that while it me that there is reinforcement on the paddles, not that it is a recommended or recharge — all that makes for a lot of heat. $ Mercedes-Benz in Delhi’s Green Park might not attract the electric preachers, underbody to prevent damage to the bat- even the right thing to do. This is actually one of my concerns around 9 am was the incredible quietness it will attract the recently converted tery pack. In every other respect, such as the around the rush to electrify mobility in of the car. Devoid of any engine noise or thanks to the overall familiarity of the You even have ‘flappy paddle’ gear rear-seat and the boot space, the EQC is a country with high levels of ambient heat :=$ vibrations, the well-insulated Mercedes- cabin. controls on the steering column that allow comparable to the GLC. There is no like India. Benz cabin was almost deathly quiet, so Certain things are different than the you to dictate the intensity of the regen- ‘frunk’ at the front as that space is taken Before heading back to Delhi, I decid- much so that playing a bit of music GLC. First, the ride position is quite high erative braking. On the highway, you can up by the huge power control unit and ed to give the EQC a blast down the ICAT through the sound system was needed and that is because of a giant battery pack the need for a coolant for the car. test track. The EQC can move very fast. =P just to add some noise. I chose Simon and between the wheels. It also means that The fat, high-voltage cables transfer a lot Garfunkel’s Sound of Silence because the the EQC does take corners of energy to both the front and the rear L0 song’s title felt like it resembled the sit- extremely well. The mas- motor. This is a four-wheel drive car after uation. Usually, my go-to song in a sive weight of the bat- all! But for me, going fast on a straight has ? 31 Mercedes-Benz is Janis Joplin’s plea teries slung low always been about noise — the thunder- Mercedes-Benz but the story goes that to the ous roar of a V8 or even the whine of - despite asking the Lord for a Merc a small four-pot that has been maxed 8 ::1" because her friends all out. I can live with electric cars 3 " ! 17 had Porsches, she inside the city, indeed the lack of "1 #03 11#17 also bought a noise may be a good thing, other Porsche! than inside a locality, but vehi- ! F0G9 Anyway, cles do make for a lot of the L )# 1 back to the ambient noise pollution in "71 !1M8# "17 " EQC. 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Just like the it climb up a 50-degree incline but 3 C Royal Enfield Bullet, Thar attracts would shatter your spine on a speed $#"0 1 a certain ‘type’ of buyer — the breaker and give you a workout : !" 71 young alpha or wannabe alpha operating the steering and the 0:!8 9 male, the old gentleman or a gears. And that offset steering, that woman, who wishes to relive her became a private joke among those L 3 M " youth now that the kids are slight- of us who evaluate cars for a living. 1)8 3&1 ly grown up. The latter is something So I’m happy to say that the all- 1 & 8 3&1 that psychoanalysts would call a new Thar not only looks amazing 1$ $"19 mid-life crisis purchase. Elsewhere than the previous model but drives bar and the power window they could be hosed down after a off-roading enthusiast, shifting to but if you are more than five feet M )1")1 in the world, you might buy a way better on the roads as well. I switches are in the centre. This is muddy day. four-wheel low will multiply the tall, they will not be comfortable. Porsche or a Mini but here, in our was recently driving a pre-produc- because the doors are removable Yes, it is a bit ‘floaty’ in the cor- torque 2.48 times and with a If this is indeed a mid-life crisis car #& 81$"M rugged country, you got yourself a tion second-generation Thar with as is the fixed roof, that said, ners, but listen it is a short wheel- mechanically locking rear differen- and you have kids, this is not the + " Thar. the 130hp proven mHawk diesel unless you know what you are base car and it is quite clearly not tial, you could possibly take this car car for a family vacation, although "# 7 ")1 It is for those people that I am engine and 130hp of power mated doing don’t try that at home. The a vehicle you would want to attack anywhere. Honestly, I cannot wait it works just great as your office 33$ "19 writing this review of sorts because to a six-speed torque converter air-conditioner works well and corners in. It isn’t a racer either, but until I get an opportunity to take commute car. Thankfully, the rear "77 " I turn 42 in a couple of weeks and automatic and on the hard-plastic keeps the cabin pretty cool, it is quite comfortable for two adults this car to some muddy or a sandy seats can be easily removed. While I completely understand where fixed-roof option. although the black plastic roof to use it on a daily basis. I am not place. I did take it on some trails no formal price announcement has "##8,1"") the urge to buy a Thar comes from. Driving down the Gurugram- does absorb heat. As for the allowed to comment on the new around the Bhatti Mines area and been made yet, the top-end petrol + "$"1 The truth be told, the first-gener- Faridabad highway, the car was switchgear, kudos to Mahindra for Thar’s off-road capabilities. I did on rough tracks, and I must say that and diesel models are expected to #:&"3&177 ation Thar was a great car for the comfortable to drive. While I can- the solid look and feel of the but- not use the four-wheel gear system, you have a level of confidence with be in the 12 to 15 lakh range. It is 19 first kind of buyer but thoroughly not talk about the infotainment sys- tons and fitting steering mount- you can change from two-wheel Thar which is unparalleled. a great car to buy during a mid-life impractical for the mid-life crisis tem other than to say that the ed controls. While not spartan, the high-ratio to four-wheel high-ratio However, those rear seats are crisis because it has so much more just like buying a convertible is for speakers are mounted on the roll- interiors did certainly look like on the fly. If you are a passionate pointless. Yes, they are front facing to offer. ! "#$%'%()* #+#, #%--./0/0 299 6>?E ?>E68 2--2-- #*34 5 5 &*" 6* 2-- # 5 5 ndia’s diversity in terms of climate, soil, unknowingly created a revolution in the race, language, religion, sect, tribe and culinary world. Central Asian cuisine Icuisine is truly unique. No country can cooked by local Indian chefs utilising match this great socio-cultural multi- mostly indigenous ingredients, resulted plicity. We were also one of the world’s in a beautiful marriage of culinary styles first global economies. of Central Asia and local Hindustani From the time of the Indus valley influence. Although Babur didn’t live civilisation, it was the centre of a vast net- long enough and died at the young age work of land and sea trade routes con- of 47, he definitely established a culinary necting Afghanistan, Persia, Central Asia, trend which laid the foundation, of now Middle East, Africa, China and South East world famous Mughlai cuisine. With the Asia. Later, Europeans brought a multi- passage of time, this cuisine kept evolv- tude of edible plants originating in the ing and each Mughal ruler contributed Western hemisphere and cultivated them. their own sensibilities, refining it to Each and every one of these cultural amal- become even more delicious, exotic and gamations added layer upon layer to exciting. Indian cuisines and it evolved beautiful- During the reign of Emperor ly over the centuries. In light of this diver- Humayun, dried fruits and nuts were sity, it is intriguing to unearth what makes incorporated into recipes for sweets, Mughlai and Awadhi food so special and sauces and rice. The emperor sympa- introduced a new level of sophistication using rose water, so vegetables would smell ter in various gravies and curries made the outstanding. thised with Hindu beliefs and com- into the Mughlai kitchen with the liber- aromatic when cooked. This was sheer dishes very delicious and rich. The use of In order to understand this exotic pletely shunned the consumption of al use of saffron and dry fruits, adding opulence on a huge scale. a range of different spices, saffron, dry food journey, we have to go back close to beef, which was replaced by mutton, fowl a new dimension to Mughlai cuisine. When Shahjahan shifted his capital fruits, ghee and other dairy produces 500 years in the past. It all started in 1526, and venison. Humayun’s This sophistication of the cuisine from Agra to Shahjahanabad, he was expertly handled by talented chefs, made when Zahiruddin Mohammad Babur Persian wife Hamida then rose even greater heights during informed that the drinking water in this traditional Mughlai cuisines heavenly. (1483-1530) a prince of the tiny kingdom Bano Emperor Akbar’s era. He employed over city was causing his subjects to get sick. On The emergence of Awadh as an inde- of Ferghana in Central Asia, entered 400 cooks, many of whom were the advice of royal Hakeems, he ordered pendent kingdom under Saadat Khan in Punjab and defeated Ibrahim Lodhi at the from present day Rajasthan. that all food should be cooked with more 1722 took the Mughlai food to an unpar- Battle of Panipat. He self-proclaimed They fused their turmeric, red chillies, cumin and corian- alleled level. The Awadhi rulers were of himself the Emperor of Hindustan indigenous tech- der for their medicinal and antibiotic prop- Persian origin and great connoisseurs of and laid the foundation of niques and ingre- erties. Mughlai food underwent a major food. They gave a free hand to their chefs Mughal Empire in India. dients with the transition during this era. It became less who were called Rakaabdars. In order to Babur was also a talented rich style of bland and the colour of curries became maintain exclusivity, they cooked only in Persian poet, a sensitive Persian redder because of the addition of tomatoes, small quantities. As a result, because of memoirist and a devotee flavours. which fascinatingly is not at all native to royal patronage, this cuisine developed in and gardening enthusiast. It Akbar’s feasts India and are believed to have been intro- a skillful and refined way. The hallmark is believed he did not have would have duced by the Portugese. Interestingly, of Awadhi cuisine is that in each dish, all much of a palate for Indian more than 100 food was cooked in rain water, mixed with the ingredients utilised maintain their food at that point of time but different dishes. water brought in from Ganges and Yamuna unique properties in a subtle way and loved fish which was unavail- The kitchen com- to ensure the best possible taste. there is no overlapping of flavours. That able in his native home. He chose manded the finest Aurangzeb, however, did not believe in a nutshell is the evolution of Mughlai only four of his predecessors’ chefs ingredients available from in luxury, pomp and show. He was a veg- and Awadhi cuisine which has captured out of an army of more than 50. every part of his empire. etarian for most part of his life and his the heart of everyone in and around the This was an extremely interesting Regional and seasonal varieties of favourite dish was Qubooli, a type of pulao world. turning point in the history and evolution rice, butter from a certain town, with Bengal gram, basil and curd. (The virtual conference Awadh ke of Mughlai cuisine in India. Babur duck and waterfowl from Kashmir. The Among the most distinctive features Zaike Ka Safar was held recently by palace chickens were hand-fed with pel- of Mughlai cuisine are, the unique use of Rishihood University. The facts stated are lets flavoured with saffron and rose a combination of ground as well as whole the first-hand information obtained from water, and massaged daily with musk oil spices and the easily distinguishable aroma the Royal family. The writer Dr Rajan and sandalwood. He even had his own that gives each dish a unique and exotic Makkar is Dean, School of Hospitality, kitchen garden, with plants being watered taste. Extensive use of milk, cream and but- Rishihood University.) ! "#$%'%()* #+#, #%--./0/0 9 6 ,%, 0 ##"1"31 " "31"3")7 "11 " 1&1

“It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, right?” Williams said. Two more victories would allow her to claim a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title. “In the beginning, I was a lit- ! tle fatigued, for whatever reason,” Williams said. >*-% was tough at the end,” Medvedev “Obviously, I can’t do that if I said. want to keep winning, so I need to ot only had 2019 runner-up It’s been 60 years since a man figure that out.” NDaniil Medvedev not won this Grand Slam tourna- > How big an upset would this dropped a set in this US Open ment without ceding a set; Neale have been if Pironkova had held entering his all-Russian quarter- Fraser did so in 1960 at the event ** on? Not only is she not seeded at final against long-time pal Andrey then known as the US Flushing Meadows, she doesn’t Rublev, but Medvedev hadn’t Championships. A year after los- our-time Formula One champion even appear in the WTA rankings allowed more than four games in ing to Rafael Nadal in a five-set FSebastian Vettel will drive for Racing Point at all — this was her first tourna- any set. final that lasted nearly five hours, starting next season. ment of any sort in more than So when Rublev grabbed a siz- Medvedev heads to his second The team, which will be renamed Aston three years, because she left the able lead in the opening-set career major semifinal. Martin, announced the move on Thursday, a tour to become a mother. tiebreaker on Wednesday and He will now face No 2 seed day after driver Sergio Perez said he was on “It’s unbelievable,” Williams three times was a single point Dominic Thiem for the title show- his way out. The team said Vettel has signed said about Pironkova’s impres- from closing it, the moment felt down place, who bulldozed 21st for the 2021 season “and beyond” but did not sive return to competition. momentous. Flushing Meadows. seed Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-2, 6- reveal the length of the contract. “Wow. I couldn’t even do Turned out it was. The No 3- The only concern for 4 in just 2 hours 4 minutes. “The signing of Sebastian is a clear state- that.” seeded Medvedev fought off that Medvedev in the latter stages was The other semifinal on Friday ment of the team’s ambition to establish itself When the players stepped out trio of chances for No 10 Rublev whether his body would hold up will be No 5 Alexander Zverev vs as one of the most competitive names in the onto the court, in the tiebreaker by reeling off five — he was dealing with cramps and No 20 Pablo Carreño Busta, who sport,” the team said in a statement. 2 the stadium points in a row, and was on his needed his right shoulder mas- won quarterfinals on Tuesday. “As a four-time world champion, 6 9 *2+ announcer — way to a 7-6 (6), 6-3, 7-6 (5) vic- saged by a trainer in the third set None of the remaining men has Sebastian brings a fresh mindset to the &/+&)/&&,5,3/7 89 announcing for tory to return to the semifinals at — but he did, indeed, hold on. “It won a Grand Slam title. team.” whom, exactly, One of the most successful drivers in F1, was something of a mystery — was the runner-up the past two Vettel is leaving Ferrari at the end of this sea- " $ ' B % I' referred to Pironkova, a 32-year- years. ' son after he was not offered a new contract. old from Bulgaria, as “Alexander’s Williams last lost before the He will be replaced by McLaren driver >*-% a deficit that reached the scale of mom” and then to Williams as semifinals in New York in 2007, Carlos Sainz at Ferrari next year. a set and a break after 45 minutes “Olympia’s mom” during the pre- when Justine Henin eliminated her :5: ; ! Vettel has won 53 grand prix races, a tally hey were just two particular of her quarterfinal against match introductions. in the quarterfinals. only surpassed by Michael Schumacher and points from Serena Tsvetana Pironkova on a cloudy “It just shows me how tough On Thursday, Williams will Melbourne: Australian Open chiefs which is spectator free. “Under Lewis Hamilton. He won four consecutive TWilliams’ latest three-set Wednesday in empty Arthur Ashe moms are,” Williams said after- face Victoria Azarenka, who are hoping to see Melbourne Park’s what we expect the restrictive con- titles with Red Bull from 2010-13 and joined comeback at the US Open, yet they Stadium. ward. returned to the US Open semifi- stadiums up to half full at the open- ditions to be, 25% crowds would be Ferrari in 2015 with the aim to win another. were pivotal and consisted of the Williams needed both of these “You play a match and you go nals for the first time since 2013 ing Grand Slam of 2021 in the bottom end and 50% But he never had a car really capable of sorts of lengthy exchanges filled points during a five-game, home and you’re still chang- by overwhelming Elise Mertens 6- January. would be the top end,” he challenging Mercedes during his stint with the with athleticism and brilliance match-altering run — ing diapers,” said Williams, 1, 6-0 on Wednesday night. The fate of the tourna- told the Melbourne Age on Scuderia, where he lost his No 1 status as team- that in any other, non-pandemic along with 20 aces, her whose daughter turned 3 on Williams leads her head-to-head ment remains up in the air Thursday. mate Charles Leclerc came to prominence. year would be marked by thou- most in a match in eight Sept 1 and is a little older than series against Azarenka 18-4, with Victoria state battling a “But a lot’s going to “It’s a new adventure for me with a truly sands of folks rising to their feet years — to end up on the Pironkova’s son. including beating her in the 2012 second wave of Covid-19. depend on the condition of the legendary car company,” Vettel said. for delirious roars and raucous right side of a 4-6, 6-3, 6- “It’s like a double life. It’s and 2013 finals in New York. Australian Open chief Craig environment at that time. “I have been impressed with the results applause. 2 score after more than two hours really surreal.” The other women’s semifinal Tiley remains optimistic that the “I would be jumping up and the team has achieved this year and I believe She needed both of these to get to the semifinals at Flushing The American, who turns 39 on Thursday will be 2018 cham- Grand Slam will go ahead, with at down if that was the result,” Tiley the future looks even brighter. I still have so points, one of which included a Meadows for an 11th consecutive in less than three weeks, has won pion Naomi Osaka vs No 28 seed least some fans to cheer on the play- added. “That’s our aspiration. 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AUSTRALIA-ENGLAND IN ODIs we think we need to get to for 19E six-member selection commit- that 2023 World Cup. tee was earlier supposed to pick %8$% - - “It’s about getting as much orld Champion P V been selected in the team along doubles. Youngsters Aakarshi the team on September 17. $ C/ information all the time to WSindhu and former World with Krishna Prasad Garaga. Kashyap and Malvika Bansod The Sports Authority of give us the best chance of win- No 1 Kidambi Srikanth will lead The women’s team were also included in India had proposed a prepara- ) / ning consistently. One-day a 20-member Indian squad for for Uber Cup will be led the 10-member tory camp in Hyderabad which " C/C cricket is a hard game, especial- next month’s Thomas and Uber by Sindhu, who made squad. was originally scheduled to start 0 C C/C ly away from home.” Cup Finals, the Badminton herself available for the tour- Sindhu, Saina, on September 7 and conclude on The hard-hitting opening Association of India (BAI) said nament after initially Srikanth, Laskhya September 27 for the event set ' C/C batsman said his side’s victory on Thursday. deciding to give it a miss. and women’s dou- for October 3 to 11 in Aarhus, C C/C in the third and final T20 With World The squad will be bles pair of Ashwini Denmark. match in Southampton had Championships Bronze medal- further bolstered by and Sikki will also However, the camp was &'! / been important, even though list B Sai Praneeth pulling out of the presence of former participate in the two cancelled on Thursday after it / C/ they lost the series. the event due to knee injury, world No 1 Saina Super 750 events — became clear that players would But he warned England, Srikanth alongwith 2014 Nehwal and Denmark Open (Oct 13- not get any relaxation on the C/C ranked number one in ODIs, Commonwealth Games cham- Commonwealth 18) and Denmark Masters seven-day mandatory quaran- had enviable firepower with bat pion Parupalli Kashyap and the Games Bronze (Oct 20-25) which will he tine period and BAI then decid- and ball. in-form Lakshya Sen will take medallists held after the Thomas and ed to announce the team. “They keep coming at you,” the onus of the singles events. Ashwini Uber Cup Finals. With the camp cancelled, some indifferent he said. “There’s no part in a 20- For the two doubles events, Ponnappa and With September 18 being the governing body asked the 6 :< *2+ cricket in other over game or a 50-over game men’s pairing of Manu Attri and N Sikki Reddy, the cut-off date for sending selected players to keep training &):/, 8 &.; patches.” that you can take your foot off B Sumeeth Reddy and Dhruv who will be entries for the prestigious on their own and submit fitness * $ * ! *I The skipper told the gas because there will be Kapila and MR Arjun have helming the biennial tournament, the certificate by September 17. reporters on Thursday that it someone there to take the . 50 - years we’re still searching for was important that Australia opportunity away from you.” our best formula and our best got their “processes really “I think their form in &.45,& aron Finch said Australia is 11 players day in, day out in the rolling in one-day cricket” as white-ball cricket has been 0 Q P 2020 EDITION OF AFC CUP CANCELLED Astill searching for their one-day format,” he said. they look ahead to the 2023 exceptional in both formats Kuala Lumpur: " =118 ## 517 "1M “best formula” in one-day inter- “I don’t think there’s been World Cup in India. over the last few years,” he Q ' 3$"51!!"3"13 3# ""1 national as they prepare to pit any secret to that. There’s been “I think it’s just finding a added. “Obviously their one- 17 =55$:9 3""1"##8 8#115 " their wits against world cham- great opportunity that we prob- consistent selection formula,” he day game has probably been the 5"=5 1 1! & " 7" C :: 3 pions England. ably haven’t nailed in this for- said. “We did a lot of work on benchmark since probably 2016 Laussane: Amid uncertainty about held without fans in the venues as has " 31!:""1 ") 1 C C )$9 The two teams will lock mat. We’ve played some really how we think we can structure so it’s going to be a great chal- planning the Tokyo Olympics, IOC pres- become the global reality for sports in =5 5 !:"1 )$ 1 "## & :# 3 horns in a three-match ODI good cricket in patches and our one-day cricket and where lenge.” ident Thomas Bach said that progress 2020. " 1J1! 3 3 $#1 series starting in Manchester on with vaccines and rapid testing for “We don’t know how the world &:# 3"1!8 J3!8 :3"#9 Friday, following a T20 series in Covid-19 would not be the complete looks like tomorrow,” Bach said. Southampton, which England Q6G 8.R answer for staging the rescheduled “So how can you expect from us to RHODES TO TAKE OVER AS SWEDEN'S COACH won 2-1. games. know how the world looks in 320 days Stockholm: =1 ! 01$ 7 "3 " "1 # @1 The match at Old Trafford Melbourne: Former Australia et ahead of the quadrennial according to the two-time “They will not be the silver bullet from today?” - 1"##8!1")10 7 1 & will be the first 50-over contest captain Ricky Ponting feels event. World Cup winning skipper. but they can greatly facilitate the orga- He asked athletes to accept any 3 ) 31 3 17 31$ M "1 # !9 between the sides since England that the national team man- “They need to find some- “Whether that’s Marnus nization of the games,” Bach said at a demands made of them in traveling to - 1 " "3" 81$ 7 3 ##) won last year’s World Cup agement needs to find an one that’s going to bat at No (Labuschagne) there (at No 3) news conference after an International and staying in Japan next year. "## 7 3 " 31$ 1 &1 71 " 3 "3&9 L ! semi-final on their way to lift- ideal “No 3” in ODIs, some- 3 for them for a long time. It’s and Smith at four, or whether Olympic Committee board meeting. “Nobody can just look at him or ##3"1 #13 10" !7 !"# ing the trophy. one who will own that slot in such a pivotal role, they need it’s the other way round, who While the Japanese public has been herself and say ‘I do not want this’ or ‘I 1 &1) " 0" 5 "3&31!!$"9 " Finch, Australia’s white- years to come. to find someone who’s going knows what it’s going to be.” skeptical about the July 23-Aug 8 games don’t think this is fair.’ You have to show 1::1 $" 31! : 73"! !) 7$# ball captain, said his team had The next ODI World Cup to be a long-term player “We’ll see how the Aussie going ahead, Olympic Minister Seiko solidarity there in order to fight the 1 8 8# 1 " ! )" " 31!:## made progress in ODI cricket is scheduled to be held in there,” Ponting said while boys go, but they’ve still got Hashimoto said this week “I feel we have virus,” Bach said. “If you need a quar- " 1!9 3 M "1) M "- 19 in recent years but there is still India in 2023 and Ponting talking to cricket.Com.Au. some work to do on their to hold them no matter what.” antine to ensure a safe environment for room for improvement. believes Australia have “work It could either be Marnus one-day cricket, I think,” Bach declined on Wednesday to all the participants of the games, then ‘LIVERPOOL FOCUSED ON IMPROVING SQUAD’ “Over the last couple of to do” on their one-day crick- Labuschagne or Steve Smith, Ponting said. PTI speculate on the Tokyo Olympics being you need to go to quarantine.” Liverpool: " :11#! ) @$ )%#1:: " !" )$3 !:"1111")11 ! :# #"&1 3#$8 "77 " " 1 9%#1::1# AL # , > 1"!: 1 H$ 8$ "77 K 1 "1"):# 1 "11 & you don’t have grounds open. I am 1) "!: 1 ")1$ )11" 1 batting on matting wicket during net $##"7 ")1$ 1)11"M "9 t a time when his India team- session,” the reticent Vihari said. Amates are gearing up for the The primary aim is to get NEIL IS SA HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTING COACH glitzy IPL more than 2500 miles adjusted to the extra bounce on Johannesburg: =1 ! 8 ! "# 3%" away from Hyderabad, Hanuma Australian tracks and playing on 8 1: " 01$ 7 "3 M ") : 71 ! 3 Vihari has his eyes trained on matting wickets helps as the deliv- 8 ") 31 3 50 1$31 $ 9 something more challenging — the eries have a tendency to rear up C C1# 3%" 1 ::17 1! 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