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he Centre has informed the Supreme Court that lenders have been he Unlock5 guidelines that last month allowed reopening of cinema arious farmers' outfits protesting against the new farm laws of the Centre PCC campaign committee chairperson Vijayashanthi is likely to join Tdirected to credit in the accounts of eligible borrowers by November 5 Thalls, swimming pools for sports training and gatherings with Von Tuesday announced a nationwide road blockade on November 5. At a Tthe Bharatiya Janata Party before November 10. According to sources, the difference between compound interest and simple interest collected on restrictions, will be valid till November 30, the Ministry of Home Affairs meeting held in New Delhi, it was further decided that there shall be a Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G loans of up to ? 2 crore during the RBI's loan moratorium scheme. The has ordered. "The MHA issued an order today to extend the guidelines complete coordination of various farmers' outfits "to spearhead the fight Kishan Reddy held discussions in this regard Ministry of Finance has said that after crediting this amount, the lending for re-opening, issued on 30.09.2020, to remain in force upto against three anti-farmer, anti-people farm laws and the Centre's proposed with Vijayashanthi at her residence on institutions would claim reimbursement from the Central government. In 30.11.2020," a Press Information Bureau release said. The ministry, in Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020". Major farmer federations with over 500 Monday. Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, the government has said that the September, had allowed resumption of constituent organisations, including the entire working group and state Kumar also met her at her residence a few ministry has issued a scheme as per cinema halls with 50 per cent occupancy, chapter representatives of the All India days ago, it is learnt. Vijayashanthi has not which lending institutions would credit this international air travel as permitted by the Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee been taking active part in TPCC activities since amount in the accounts of borrowers for government and gatherings in closed (AIKSCC) and the federations led by the party's drubbing in the Assembly elections. the 6-month loan moratorium period spaces with 50 per cent strength, not farmer leaders Balbir Singh Rajewal of She has confined herself to issuing which was announced following the exceeding 200 people; all these activities will BKU (Rajewal) and Haryana BKU chief statements, including those praising COVID-19 pandemic situation. function as before until further order. Gurnam Singh, met at Delhi. the Modi government. Jagan prevails, Centre to State to have 26 districts by Republic Day: Dy Speaker bear R&R cost of Polavaram n Raghupati says reorganisation process on; Araku LS constituency to be split into two PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n VIJAYAWADA ment on January 26, 2021 committee headed by Chief Diversified regarding the formation of Secretary to study the propos- product portfolio If well placed sources are to be The number of districts in new districts. He stated that the al to create new districts and believed, Chief Minister YS Andhra Pradesh would be State government is planning finalise the boundaries of dis- to reduce virus Jaganmohan Reddy has ‘more increased to 26 from the pre- to complete the process of tricts and to submit a detailed slowdown impact or less’ sorted out the confusion sent 13 districts by the New reorganisation of districts report. that had crept in, inadvertent- Year, said Kona Raghupathi, before the commencement of Raghupati on chemical ly, over who would pay for the the Deputy Speaker in the AP the Census-2021 operations as objected to players: Icra resettlement and rehabilita- Assembly on Tuesday. it is not possible for reorgani- the starting of tion of the Polavaram irrigation Stating that an announce- sation of districts once the cultivation project displaced, by vigor- ment on reorganisation of dis- process of enumera- works in VANPIC ously pursuing the issue with tricts would be most likely tion of the population lands. He said the the Centre. made this coming Republic begins. farmers had already 8 According to the sources, Day, Raghupati said that He said been compensated and Jagan has been given ‘con- although plans are afoot for the the lands had been hand- crete assurance’ by the Jal formation of districts as per the ed over to Van?pic. The Shakti Ministry that Andhra Lok Sabha constituencies, a Deputy Speaker alleged that Pradesh will not be burdened total of 26 districts will be that some people were trying to with the cost of resettling and formed due to the complexity the AP create confusion over the mat- rehabilitating the people dis- created in the case of Araku gov- ter. placed by the project. ‘in prin- that so far, Rs 8,614.16 have tent, especially since the ques- Cabinet colleagues that he was constituency. ern- He added that the state gov- ciple’ and the Centre will hon- been released for the project tion was precise and so was the seized of the matter and was Addressing the media in ment ernment is developing the our the promise made in the since 2015. While the Centre answer too,” the source said. confident of getting every paisa Guntur, Raghupathi said there has con- Nizampatnam port in all AP Reorganisation Act-2014. gave Rs 950 crore for the pro- The RTI reply said that only due to the State from the would be a precise announce- stituted a aspects. In a reply to an RTI query, ject on its own, NABARD 41.05 per cent of the Polavaram Centre. He also told them that received on October 20, by one released Rs 7,664.16 crore, it project, identified as the they need not worry about the Saurabh Khamar of Vijayawada had said. national project, has been com- fact expenditure incurred on that was made public on “Not just this past week, but pleted so far. land acquisition and resettle- Outsiders now Monday, the Centre skipped right from the day he has At a review meeting on ment and rehabilitation itself CM releases results for mention of the rehabilitation taken charge as the Chief Saturday, Jagan had expressed was around Rs 29,000 crore, as allowed to and resettlement cost, leading Minister, Jagan has been pur- wonder at the Ministry of approved by the Polavaram to confusion that it would suing the matter regarding Finance approving the Revised Project Authority, the Central village, ward sectt exam release funds only for the exe- Polavaram construction and its Cost Estimate for the irrigation Water Commission and the PNS n VIJAYAWADA the officials scanned the OMR buy land Arts can create cution of the irrigation compo- completion with the Centre. component of the Polavaram Ministry of Jal Shakti, the answer sheets from September climate of nent of the project. The absence of R&R compo- Project at Rs 20,398.61 crore. Centre had calculated the rev- Chief Minister YS 21 to 27. in J&K In its reply to the RTI query, nent in the response to the RTI Sources said that off the ised cost at Rs 20,398.61 crore. Jaganmohan Reddy released The results were re-exam- PNS n NEW DELHI sensitivity the Ministry of Jal Shakti said query may have been inadver- record, Jagan had told his 2 the results of AP Grama ined by a team of experts in Sachivalayam Village/Ward the field (Statistics) and the Urban land and immovable Secretariat staff exam 2020 at final results were released on property in Jammu and his camp office here on Tuesday by the CM. Kashmir can now be pur- 5 Economy reviving, Tuesday. The candidates can check chased by residents of any India, US ink defence pact The examinations were con- their results through the offi- state, with the Centre notify- but GDP growth to ducted from September 20 to cials websites www.gra- ing a new law to integrate the 26 to fill the remaining 16,208 masachivalayam.ap.gov.in, Union territory with the rest be negative: FM posts in 13 branches. In all, 14 www.wardsachivalayam.ap.go of the country. BECA with eyes on China different tests were conducted v.in as well as Earlier, only residents of PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI for 19 various posts. About www.vsws.ap.gov.in Jammu and Kashmir were 7.69 lakh candidates appeared Panchayati Raj Minister allowed to purchase land in China's military belligerence in Finance Minister Nirmala for the exams. Peddireddy Ramachandra the state. But the Centre's eastern Ladakh and Indo- Sitharaman on Tuesday said According to an official Reddy said that the system was move in August last year, Pacific region figured promi- there were visible signs of statement, the results are being the brainchild of the Chief scrapping the state's special nently during the third edition revival in the economy but released in record time since Minister. powers under the Article 370 of the 2+2 strategic dialogue the GDP growth may be in of the Constitution and its between India and the US the negative zone or near zero bifurcation into two UTs, with Washington strongly in the current fiscal. paved the way for the change. affirming that it stands firmly She said the economy saw In a gazette notification, with New Delhi in its efforts to a contraction in the April- the Centre has omitted the defend sovereignty as the two June quarter, but demand phrase "permanent resident sides vowed to ramp up their has picked up in the festival of the state" from Section 17 While parties play security ties, and inked the their top military and securi- point during the meeting with season. of the Jammu and Kashmir game of strategic defence pact, BECA. ty officials. both sides vowing to firmly Sitharaman was speaking Development Act, which one-upmanship, During the high-level dia- In a blunt criticism of China, confront the challenges in the at the India Energy Forum of deals with the disposal of land logue, which was led by Pompeo, cited killing of 20 region and beyond as part of CERAWeek. in the Union Territory. Polavaram suffers Defence Minister Rajnath Indian Army personnel in the their common vision and 2 2 Singh and External Affairs Galwan Valley in eastern shared interests. Minister S Jaishankar from Ladakh in a clash with the "This morning we visited the the Indian side and US Chinese military, and asserted national war memorial to hon- 2 Secretary of State Mike that both India and the US are our the brave men and women Quizzed, FB India policy head quits days later Pompeo and Defence taking steps to strengthen of the Indian Armed forces Secretary Mark T Esper from cooperation against all threats who sacrificed for the world's PNS n NEW DELHI A statement by Ajith Mohan, pany and its services over the comes weeks after both the TODAY the US side, the two countries and not just those posed by the largest democracy including Facebook India MD, said: last nine years. She has been a company and she faced ques- also denounced the use of ter- Chinese Communist Party the 20 soldiers who were killed Facebook executive Ankhi "Ankhi has decided to step do- part of my leadership team tions — both internally from ALMANAC rorist proxies and asked (CCP). by the PLA forces in Galwan Das, whose name came up in wn from her role in Facebook over the last two years, a role employees and from the Indian Month & Paksham: Pakistan to expeditiously bring Top government sources Valley in June," Pompeo said at a recent controversy over to pursue her interest in pub- in which she has made enor- government — over how polit- Ashwin & Shukla Paksha to justice the perpetrators of all said China's "expansionist a joint media briefing with alleged bias by the social net- lic service. Ankhi was one of mous contributions. We are ical content is regulated on the Panchangam terror attacks, including 26/11 behaviour" in eastern Ladakh Jaishankar, Singh and Esper. working giant in dealing with our earliest employees in India grateful for her service and popular social media platform, Mumbai, Uri, and Pathankot. and in various parts of the hate speeches, has resigned and played an instrumental wish her the very best.” which boasts over 300 million Tithi : Dwadashi: 12:53 pm Both sides were assisted by world was a major talking 2 from the company. role in the growth of the com- Ankhi Das' resignation users in the country. Nakshatram: Purva Bhadrapada: 09:11 am Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start any important work) Rahukalam: 11:59 am – 01:25 pm Kinetic to invest Rs 1,750 cr in AP on EV project Covid declining in India, Yamagandam: 07:42 am – 09:08 am Varjyam: 07:54 pm – 09:42 pm n Firm plans facility for electric golf carts, battery swapping centres as part of joint venture with Tonino Lamborghini except in ‘2 to 3’ states Gulika: 10:33 am - 11:59 am PNS n MUMBAI YS Jagan (sic)”. combination of a unit in SEZ PNS n NEW DELHI has been seen that countries of Good Time: (to start any important work) Kinetic Green Energy & and we are also looking at much greater economic capa- EV maker Kinetic Green is Power Solutions, which is a investment in setting up battery The Covid-19 pandemic in bility and per capita income, Amritakalam: NIL looking to set up a manufactur- part of the Pune-based Kinetic swapping (infrastructure) to India is showing a declining and having a good health sys- Abhijit Muhurtham: NIL ing facility for electric golf Group, had in February 2018 promote electric three-wheel- trend, except for two to three tem can succumb to a huge carts besides a battery swap- announced setting up of a ers irrespective of the brand," states, the government said on second peak, chairperson of ping unit at an investment of Rs joint venture with Tonino Kinetic Green founder and Tuesday, noting that it is "par- the National Task Force on VIJAYAWADA 1,750 crore in Andhra Pradesh, Lamborghini in India for CEO Sulajja Firodia Motwani ticularly noteworthy" vis-a- Covid-19, VK Paul, said. WEATHER a top company official said. design and manufacture of told PTI in an interaction. vis some countries in the "We are very fortunate that Forecast: Partly cloudy Soonn after Kinetic premium segment golf carts She said the company has northern hemisphere where a our trend is in the opposite Temp: 32/23 announced the news, YSRCP and other electric off-road submitted a proposal to the severe increase in the intensi- direction. We are fortunate Humidity: 67% general secretary V Vijayasai vehicles. Andhra Pradesh government, ty of the virus' spread is being that today we are showing a Sunrise: 06.13 am Reddy took to twitter, saying: "We are exploring the possi- and it is awaiting the govern- seen. decline of the (Covid-19) pan- Sunset: 05.46 pm “One more mega investment in forward to manufacture elec- of Rs 1,750 crore. AP is the pre- bility of setting up a unit in SEZ ment's response. The situation related to the demic, except in two or three AP. Luxury automobile manu- tric vehicles in Andhra Pradesh ferred destination for invest- for the golf cart project. It is in pandemic in the world is par- states,” Paul said. Current Weather Conditions 2 Updated October 27, 2020 5:00 PM facturer Lamborghini has come with an estimated investment ments in India, under our CM the proposal phase. It is a ticularly concerning and it 2 VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2020 vijayawada 02 While parties play game of one-upmanship, Polavaram suffers hile people wait Centre to curtail the his Odisha counterpart in damaging was the fact he is tion era, but meaningless when eagerly for the project's estimates to AP Governor Biswabhushan Bhubaneswar and discussed unable to clearly tell the peo- the ruling party has a majori- Wcompletion of merely Rs 20,398 crore Harichandan hails form Odisha and the submergence of tribal habi- ple the reasons for the delay. ty of its own. the Polavaram irrigation is being seen as anoth- tations and vast tracts of for- Likewise, delay by Jagan in Naidu and Karunanidhi had project, the ‘lifeline of er speed bump in the had opposed Polavaram project on est lands in their respective completing the project within literally toyed with the AP’ is caught in the PIN project’s comple- states due to Polavaram. a specific time-frame will Vajpayee regime and got political blame game. POINT tion. the floor of the Lok Sabha. Almost The BJP does fancy its undoubtedly hurt the YSRCP almost everything they want- Being a lower riparian The previous TDP certainly, the Centre would have chances of storming to power politically. The YSRCP govern- ed for their respective states. state of River Godavari, AP regime had grandiosely taken his views before its in Odisha by trouncing the ment is in a bind, since it can- But for Jagan, convincing has nearly 1,000 tmc ft at its announced, after completion ruling BJD that faces anti- not go into agitational mode Modi is an uphill task. disposal and nobody would of the Pattiseema project, that ‘calculated clarification’ on the incumbency. and get the required funds for The YSRCP’s uncondition- object to its utilisation. it would complete Polavaram Polavaram cost revision Moreover AP Governor Polavaram. Jagan has already al support to Modi govern- This is what makes by 2019. In fact, former Chief Biswabhushan Harichandan written to the Centre, object- ment on crucial Bills recently Polavaram such a potent tool Minister N Chandrababu hails form Odisha and had ing to the downsizing of esti- had given rise to speculations — if leaders can draw political Naidu had concentrated on struction of the main project estimates, leading to a war of opposed Polavaram project mates but would a mere letter that Jagan may join the NDA. mileage from the project, they Pattiseema as water would only with an intention of get- words between the YSRCP M D RATNA KUMAR on the floor of the Lok Sabha. serve any purpose? However, in light of the lat- can reap dividends for flow through project canal. ting kickbacks. There is no and TDP. Senior Journalist Almost certainly, the Centre While he asked the Centre est blow from the Centre in the decades. This is also why the Polavaram canal was com- doubt that Naidu gained polit- This was expected, but very would have taken his views why its imposing conditions form of revised estimates of project is being deliberately pleted by the YSR regime ear- ically from YSR’s decision. few have paused to understand before its ‘calculated clarifica- on the AP government to get the Polavaram, such a move dragged into controversy by lier, but it came in handy for Politics over the project the reason behind the Centre’s base in AP, but its immediate tion’ on the Polavaram cost the incurred expenses of Rs now may prove to be suicidal. political forces out to score Naidu to bring Godavari water continued — each politician move. priority is coming to power in revision. 2,000-plus crore, Jagan may At the end of the day, it’s over their rivals. to Krishna delta as part of sta- worth his salt blaming his If the entire situation is Odisha. While it’s true Naidu’s fail- face political ramifications if he unfortunate that everything Be it the ruling party or the bilisation of ayacut. rival for the tardy pace of seen from a political angle, it’s Odisha is opposing the ure to complete Polavaram cannot get the desired results that has got to do with opposition, each side holds its The YSR government had to works. only the BJP that would gain Polavaram project along with despite being in power from from the Modi dispensation. Polavaram gets a political rival responsible for the tardy face allegations that it took up Then like a bolt from the with this move. Telangana, the upper riparian 1995 to 2004 and then from The YSRCP has 22 MPs colour, and the interests of the progress of the project. work on Polavaram canal blue, came the Centre's ‘calcu- It goes without saying that state. In fact, TS Chief Minister 2014 to 2019 did hurt the TDP (plus a rebel) in the Lok Sabha state are relegated to the back- The sudden move of the instead of initiating the con- lated clarification’ on the cost the BJP wants to expand its K Chandrasekhar Rao met politically, what was most — a sizable number in a coali- ground. Economy reviving, SC notice to TDP over legality but GDP growth to TTD staff take oath to observe be negative: FM Continued from Page 1 probity as Vigilance Week starts of its party head office She said that infrastruc- PNS n VIJAYAWADA ture, Fintech and all employ- ment generating and asset TTD Executive officer KS PNS n VIJAYAWADA Reddy, said the previous gov- creating industries would be Jawahar Reddy on Tuesday ernment had issued a GO (No priority sectors for the gov- morning inaugurated the The Supreme Court on 228 dated June 22, 2017), allo- ernment. Vigilance Week celebrations, Tuesday gave three weeks to cating 3.65 acres of land Sitharaman further said an event that is celebrated the Telugu Desam Party to file belonging to Vagu Poramboku recent data indicates revival across the country at the behest a counter on the construction under Atmakuru on lease for in the economy, with PMI of the Central Vigilance of the party’s state head office 99 years for the construction of number being the highest Commission to highlight the at Mangalagiri in violation of the TDP office. since 2012. campaign for promoting environmental norms. Counsels submitted that "Which sort of indicates national integrity, vigilance A division bench of the apex permission was given for con- that the revival is there which awareness and against cor- court, comprising Justice structions against the rules, is going to be steady and sus- ruption in public life. Rohington F Nariman, Justice which is illegal and unconsti- tainable revival. If that sus- As part of the celebrations Navin Sinha and Justice tutional and against the rules tainable revival is going to and under the leadership of Krishna Murari, also served of law already laid down by the happen between quarter CVSO Sri Gopinath Jatti, a TTD additional EO AV November 20 - Ankurarpanam notices to the Andhra Pradesh Supreme Court and the High three and quarter four, we pledge was sworn by all TTD Dharma Reddy, JEOs Sr P for annual Pushpayagm, government and erstwhile AP petition filed by YSRCP MLA office at Mangalagiri in Guntur Court. expect that the overall GDP staff and officers to adhere to Basant Kumar, Sada Bhargavi, November 21 - Srivari annual Capital Region Development Alla Ramakrishna Reddy chal- district in violation of environ- They said the regulations growth... (is) going to be in moral practices of fighting CE Ramesh Reddy, addition- Pushpa Yagam, November 25 Authority to file their counters lenging an order of the High mental regulations. were violated despite the ban the negative or near zero corruption, transparency and al CVSO Shivkumar Reddy, - Smarta Ekadasi, November and adjourned the hearing for Court which struck down his Senior counsels Prashant on allocating water resources this time," she said. service orientation, national VGOs Bali Reddy and 26 - Madhva Ekadasi, three weeks. petition questioning the allot- Bhushan and Ramesh, appear- and lands associated with India will regain the tag of integrity and vigilance aware- Manohar were present. Kshirabdi Dwadasi, The SC bench was hearing a ment of land for the TDP ing on behalf of Ramakrishna them. the fastest growing major ness in public life. Meanwhile the TTD author- Chaturmasa Vartalu samapti economy next year, she It may be mentioned here ities released the schedule of and Chakra thirtha Mukkoti, asserted. The Indian econo- that the birth anniversary of festivals at Srivari temple, November 27 - Kaishika my had contracted by a huge Iron Man of India Sardar Tirumala for November. dwadasi Asthanam and on Outsiders now 23.9 per cent in the April- Vallabhbhai Patel is observed On November 14 - November 30 - Karthika India, US ink defence pact... June quarter, hit by the as the Vigilance Week across Deepavali Asthanam, Deepam and Thirumangai allowed to... Covid-19 crisis. the country. November 18- Nagula chavati, Sattumora. Continued from Page 1 trol is used for terrorist attacks, upholding the rules-based Continued from Page 1 and to expeditiously bring to international order, respecting "The US will stand with peo- justice the perpetrators of all the rule of law and freedom of Lieutenant Governor of ple of India to confront threats such attacks, including 26/11 navigation in the international Jagan prevails, Centre... Jammu and Kashmir Manoj to their sovereignty and their Mumbai, Uri, and Pathankot. seas and upholding the territo- Covid declining in... Sinha clarified that the new liberty," he added. "They emphasised the need rial integrity and sovereignty of Continued from Page 1 the cost of irrigation compo- law does not apply to agricul- In the talks, which were held for concerted action against all all states are essential," Singh nent in Revised Cost Estimate Continued from Page 1 Delhi have reported rise in tural land. just a week before the US pres- terrorist networks, including said. On his part, External “We will get every paisa due shall be construed as approved cases during the festival sea- "I want to say this forceful- idential elections, the two coun- al-Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar- Affairs Minister Jaishankar said to us,” the Chief Minister is by Polavaram Project Authority This decline is particularly son. ly and with full responsibili- tries inked a total of five agree- e-Tayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e- the Indo-Pacific region was a believed to have said. The State at Rs 20,398.61 crore as on noteworthy because in other "It is mandatory for all of us ty that agricultural land has ments including the long-nego- Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb- "particular focus of our talks", government has been insisting April 1, 2014 which the Finance countries of the northern to follow Covid-19 appropri- been kept reserved for farm- tiated Basic Exchange and ul-Mujahideen," it said. adding a "multi-polar world on reimbursement of balance Ministry asked PPA to confirm. hemisphere there is a severe ate behaviour in the festival ers; no outsider will come on Cooperation Agreement At the press conference, US must have a multi-polar Asia as expenditure incurred by it to The State Government has increase in the intensity of season," he said. those lands," said the (BECA) that will allow sharing Defence Esper said the US its basis", comments seen as a the tune of Rs 4,013.65 crore, been emphatic that since the pandemic," he said. Continuous decline in aver- Lieutenant-Governor. of high-end military technolo- stands "shoulder-to-shoulder" clear articulation of India's out of which Rs 2,234.288 Polavaram project has been The pandemic, largely in the age daily new coronavirus "The industrial areas that gy, classified satellite data and in support of a free and open position that China's domi- crore was proposed for Extra declared a National project, it northern hemisphere, has cases has been observed and we have defined — we want critical information between Indo-Pacific for all, particular- nance is not acceptable to it. Budget Release by the Finance is the responsibility of the struck again in several coun- the figure has come down that like the rest of the coun- their militaries. ly in view of "increasing aggres- "We reiterated the impor- Ministry to the Ministry of Jal Centre to complete the project tries. The third peak has come from 83,232 between try, industries too come here The US Secretary of State also sion and destabilising activities" tance of peace, stability and Shakti in which it has been stat- as per the AP Reorganisation in the US, Paul said, adding September 23-29 to 49,909 for so that Jammu and Kashmir said that the challenge of defeat- by China, and noted that the prosperity for all countries in ed by the Finance Ministry that Act. that "becoming a bit lax … October 21-27, Bhushan said. also develops and employ- ing the coronavirus pandemic bilateral defence cooperation is this region. As Raksha Mantri slowing down surveillance, "India's Covid-19 case fatal- ment is generated," he said at that came from Wuhan figured continuing to grow. "I am stated, this is possible only by containment strategies also ity rate has declined from a press conference. in the "robust discussions" about pleased to report that today we upholding the rules-based must be playing a role". 1.77 per cent on September 1 The move, however, set off the Chinese Community Party. made substantial progress in fur- international order, ensuring Kinetic to invest Rs 1,750 cr... He said that Kerala, West to 1.50 per cent as on date. a stream of protests from the "Our leaders and our citizens ther strengthening our relation- the freedom of navigation in the Continued from Page 1 our proposal," Motwani Bengal and Delhi are proceed- India's Covid-19 recovery rate local political parties. see with increasing clarity that ship," he said. international seas, promoting added. She said Andhra ing towards a third peak. has increased from 76.94 per "Unacceptable amend- the CCP is no friend to democ- Esper said the US reaffirmed open connectivity and respect- Motwani said the two pro- Pradesh is the largest three- This is a matter of concern cent on September 1 to 90.62 ments to the land ownership racy, the rule of law trans- its commitment to a compre- ing the territorial integrity and jects — setting up a manufac- wheeler market in the coun- and there can be no compla- per cent as on date," he said. laws of JK. Even the tokenism parency...I am glad to say that hensive and forward looking sovereignty of all states," turing facility for electric golf try but only for the high-speed cency in following Covid-19 Bhushan also said that 49.4 of domicile has been done the US and India are taking defence partnership with India Jaishankar said. carts and a battery swapping three-wheelers. "There is no e- "appropriate behaviour" in the per cent of new Covid-19 away with when purchasing steps to strengthen our cooper- which includes bilateral defence The external affairs minister unit — entail an investment of rickshaw market there. So, if coming times as more chal- cases in the last 24 hours were non agricultural land and ation against all manner of cooperation in the Indian said the discussions also cov- Rs 1,750 crore. you have to penetrate in the lenges will emerge, Paul said. reported from five states and transfer of agricultural land threats and not just those posed Ocean Region, South East Asia ered developments in India's "For Lamborghini , we are high-speed market you have More festivals are coming union territories, which are has been made easier. JK is by the Chinese communist and in the broader Indo-Pacific. neighbouring countries. looking to set up a plant in to have battery swapping and "wherever we have faltered Kerala, West Bengal, now up for sale and poorer party," Pompeo said. In his remarks, Defence "We made clear that cross- SEZ because that will allow us (facility) because then the in the last few days, it will Maharashtra, Karnataka and small land holding owners A joint statement issued after Minister Singh said both sides border terrorism is completely to have an attractive export vehicle becomes very attrac- show in 10 to 12 days", he said. Delhi. will suffer," former Chief the talks said the two sides also shared assessment of the secu- unacceptable. In Afghanistan, opportunity," she said adding tive." Kinetic Green plans to Secretary in the health min- Fifty-eight per cent new Minister Omar Abdullah denounced the use of terrorist rity situation across the Indo- India's stakes in its security and that separately the company is set up the battery swapping istry, Rajesh Bhushan, said Covid-19 deaths in the last 24 tweeted. proxies and asked Pakistan to Pacific, and reaffirmed commit- stability are evident, as is our looking at setting up a battery infrastructure in the key cities that it has been observed that hours were reported from take immediate, sustained and ment to peace, stability and willingness to contribute to swapping unit for three- of Andhra Pradesh so that states and union territories like Maharashtra, West Bengal, irreversible action to ensure prosperity of all countries in international efforts to that wheelers. "We are looking at three-wheelers can be sold in Kerala, West Bengal, Delhi, Chhattisgarh and VIJAYAWADA that no territory under its con- this region. "We also agreed that end," he said. these opportunities as part of a large number, Motwani said. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Karnataka, he said. BULLION RATES GOLD ` 51, 420 (10 gm) AP’s tally rises to 8.11 lakh ` 30 India Covid cases dip below 40K after 3 months PNS n VIJAYAWADA were reported. SILVER PNS n NEW DELHI of the total caseload, the data The total 1,19,502 deaths Guntur added 385, Chittoor ` 62,400 (1kg) stated. reported so far in the country Covid-19 tally in Andhra 272, Prakasam and Anantapur ` 100 The number of coronavirus India's Covid-19 tally had include 43,348 from Pradesh rose to 8,11,825 as 153 each, Kadapa 127 and cases reported in India in a crossed the 20-lakh mark on Maharashtra followed by 2,901 more cases were report- Visakhapatnam 106 more span of 24 hours dropped August 7, 30 lakh on August 10,956 from Tamil Nadu, ed on Tuesday. cases. SPS Nellore (76), CHICKEN below 40,000 after over three 23 and 40 lakh on September 10,947 from Karnataka, 6,904 The latest bulletin said 4,352 Srikakulam (73), Vizianagaram RATES `/KG months, while the new fatali- 5. It went past 50 lakh on from Uttar Pradesh, 6,606 people got cured in 24 hours (71) and Kurnool (55) report- ties registered during the same September 16, the 60-lakh from Andhra Pradesh, 6,546 ending 9 am on Tuesday, tak- ed new cases of less than 100 Dressed/With Skin `197 period remained under 500 for mark on September 28 and from West Bengal, 6,312 from ing the total recoveries to each. In terms of active cases, Without Skin `224 the second consecutive day, crossed 70 lakh on October 11. Delhi, 4,125 from Punjab and 7,77,900. The number of active SPS Nellore has the lowest Broiler at Farm `136 according to the Union Health According to ICMR, a 3,690 from Gujarat. cases in the state now declined 262, followed by Vizianagaram Ministry data updated on cumulative total of The health ministry stressed to 27,300, the bulletin said. 345 and Kurnool 519. Tuesday. 10,44,20,894 samples have that more than 70 per cent of Another 19 coronavirus All other districts in the EGG India's Covid-19 caseload been tested up to October 26 the deaths occurred due to patients succumbed, increasing state have more than 1,000 RATES `/100 mounted to 79,46,429, with with 9,58,116 samples being comorbidities. the overall death toll in the state active cases each, with East 36,470 new infections being tested on Monday. "Our figures are being recon- to 6,625. Godavari having the highest VIJAYAWADA 529 reported in a day, while the 19 so far, pushing the nation- remained below 7 lakh for five The 488 new fatalities ciled with the Indian Council West Godavari, one of the 4,931 and West 3,923. HYDERABAD 505 death toll climbed to 1,19,502 al recovery rate to 90.62 per days in a row. include 84 from Maharashtra, of Medical Research," the min- worst hit in the state, added 555 After 76.96 lakh sample tests, with 488 new fatalities, the data cent while the case fatality There are 6,25,857 active 59 from West Bengal, 54 from istry said on its website, adding more cases, followed by East the overall infection positivity VISAKHAPATNAM 522 updated at 8 am showed. rate stands at 1.50 per cent. cases of coronavirus infec- Delhi, 43 from Chhattisgarh, that state-wise distribution of Godavari with 464. Krishna has rate in the state slipped to 10.55 RETAIL PRICE `5.29 A total of 72,01,070 people The number of active cases tion in the country as on date, 42 from Karnataka and 32 figures is subject to further ver- remained another worrisome per cent while the recovery rate (IN VIJAYAWADA) have recuperated from Covid- of coronavirus infection has which comprises 7.88 per cent from Tamil Nadu. ification and reconciliation. district where 411 new cases rose to 95.82 per cent.

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VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2020 vijayawada 03 Beggar stoned Polavaram hit a roadblock to death for Sirimanotsavam held sans not paying loan due to CM's inefficiency: TDP PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM crowd in Vizianagaram PNS n VIJAYAWADA In a barbaric incident, a 40- Stating that the year-old-man was murdered The future generations would YSRCP regime by four persons near RTC PNS n VIZIANAGARAM have better opportunities only Complex under Two-Town if the prestigious projects like was responsible Police Station limits in Vizag The annual Sirimanotsavam of Polavaram and Amaravati cap- for the present city on Monday night. The presiding deity of ital city were completed suc- deceased was identified as G Vizianagaram, Sri Pydithalli cessfully, asserted TDP State crisis, Appala Naidu, a beggar, who Ammavaru, was a low-key president K Atchannaidu. He Atchannaidu resided near RTC Complex in affair without the usual congre- deplored that both these land- demanded that the city. gation of devotees in north mark projects were being Police said that Naidu had Andhra on Tuesday. Normally, destroyed by the government the Chief taken a loan of Rs 3,000 from over three lakh devotees from due to irresponsible and crude that Jagan was going in a Minister explain four persons, who were various districts of north politics of Chief Minister YS reverse direction only to spoil involved in petty trade in the Andhra such as Jaganmohan Reddy. the projects launched by TDP to the people city. When Naidu was asked to Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Stating that the YSRCP chief N Chandrababu Naidu. what he had repay the amount, he denied Srikakulam and parts of south regime was responsible for He recalled how their govern- A procession being taken out as part of celebrations achieved with repaying the amount citing Odisha visit the festival in Chief priest Bantupalli Venkata Rao the present crisis here on ment in the past expedited the several reasons. On Monday Vizianagaram to seek the bless- perched on top of a 35-feet-high pole n Speaker Tammineni Sitaram, Minister for Municipal Tuesday, Atchannaidu Polavaram works and complet- his Delhi tours night, the four persons alleged- ings of the presiding deity. demanded that the Chief ed the same up to 71 per cent. (Sirimanu) during Sirimanotsavam in Administration Botsa Satyanarayana and several political ly under the influence of the However, this year the festival Vizianagaram on Tuesday Minister explain to the people He deplored that but now, liquor argued with Naidu over was held with over 5,000 devo- leaders offered prayers to Goddess what he had achieved with his the YSRCP regime's misplaced Kumar Yadav on the the delay of payment. tees owing to the Covid-19 fort three times before return- n Normally, over three lakh devotees from Delhi tours. He alleged that it policies pushed the future of Polavaram project and claimed In a fit of rage, the four per- pandemic. ing to the temple. Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and parts was because of the inefficien- this all important project into that the estimated cost of Rs sons beat Naidu with a cement As per schedule, the proces- Speaker Tammineni Sitaram, cy of the Chief Minister that uncertainty and darkness. 55,000 crore was announced brick to death. The accused sion of Sirimanu was started at Minister for Municipal of south Odisha visit the festival to seek the the Polavaram project has hit He refuted the allegations of and approved in the Rajya fled the spot after committing around 3.35 pm at Chaduru Administration Botsa blessings of the presiding deity. However, this year a roadblock now.He alleged Minister for Irrigation Anil Sabha. the crime. Police are suspect- Gudi of Pydithalli and moved Satyanarayana and several the festival was held with over 5,000 devotees owing ing that the accused belong to slowly towards the fort. The political leaders offered prayers to the Covid-19 pandemic Seethammadhara locality in chief priest of the temple, to Goddess in the morning ses- the city. Locals rushed the Bantupalli Venkata Rao, was sion. Pujas were performed at Raja Kumari deployed over vent the entry of devotees ROJA OFFERS PRAYERS AT DURGA TEMPLE injured to the nearby hospital perched on top of a 35-feet- the Pydithallamma temple and 3,000 police personnel at var- during the Sirimanotsavam to but the doctors declared him high pole (Sirimanu) and devotees sought Her blessings ious locations in prevent the possible spread of dead. paraded from the temple to the Vizianagaram police chief B Vizianagaram town to pre- the virus. Naidu flays police, demands Silver biscuits for release of TDP leaders Goddess Durga PNS n VIJAYAWADA n The TDP chief said that PNS n VIJAYAWADA nine silver biscuits weighing Article 19 (1) (b) of the 4,126 grams. The donor visit- TDP chief N Chandrababu Constitution guarantees A devotee from ed the temple and met temple Naidu on Tuesday demanded people the right to Visakhapatnam offered nine Executive Officer MV Suresh that the Chittoor district assemble peacefully silver biscuits to Sri Babu and handed over the sil- Superintendent of Police without arms Durgamalleswara Swamivarla ver biscuits to him. Later, the release the TDP leaders, who Devastanam atop temple authorities ensured were arrested, despite staging a n The detentions and Indrakeeladri on Tuesday. The special darshan of the Goddess peaceful protest observing the house arrests of TDP donor, A Gautam Nanda to the donor family members Coronavirus guidelines in leaders and cadre, Vijaya Bhargav, from on the occasion. They were Kuppam Assembly constituen- along with the general Siddhartha Nagar, given a Goddess Durga por- APIIC Chairman RK Roja had darshan of Goddess Kanakadurga in Vijayawada on Tuesday. She was accorded a warm cy. He stressed the need for the Visakhapatnam, presented trait and prasadam. welcome by the temple authorities police to act in an unbiased and right to water is a fundamen- public, are illegal. It is non-partisan manner in order tal right and is an integral part pertinent to prevent to protect the constitutional of right to life as guaranteed such unconstitutional rights of all sections of people. under Article 21. It is for this and undemocratic Nani ridicules In a letter to the SP on water, that people in and arrests, he demanded Tuesday, Naidu said that water around Kuppam are trying to Lokesh for 30 diploma engineers is a right to life under Article draw the attention of the gov- TDP leaders and cadre. Dissent 21 of the Constitution and the ernment through peaceful is the cornerstone of democra- tractor ride TDP leaders were only protest- protest by following the Covid cy and it is through peaceful to undergo training ing for this right to the people. norms. protests that our forefathers PNS n VIJAYAWADA The Handri Neeva Sujala The TDP chief said that have achieved independence PNS n VIJAYAWADA Chakradhar Babu, Collector Sravanthi (HNSS), along with Article 19 (1) (b) of the from the British rule. The Minister for Civil Supplies and District Magistrate, Galeru Nagari Sujala Sravanthi Constitution guarantees people detentions and house arrests of Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao The Andhra Pradesh State Nellore district, Challa (GNSS), have been envisaged the right to assemble peaceful- TDP leaders and cadre, along (Nani) ridiculed TDP Skill Development Madusudhan Reddy, as the elixir of Rayalseema ly without arms. However, the with the general public, are ille- National General Secretary Corporation (APSSDC) in Chairman APSSDC, Arja region. Naidu recalled that the police in Kuppam Assembly gal. It is pertinent to prevent A devotee from Visakhapatnam hands over nine silver biscuits to Executive Nara Lokesh for meeting association with Alston has Srikanth, IRTS, MD & CEO Supreme Court in many judg- constituency are violating this such unconstitutional and Officer MV Suresh Babu at Durga temple in Vijayawada on Tuesday with a freak mishap while begun imparting training to APSSDC, and Vijay ments has made it clear that the by selectively detaining the undemocratic arrests. driving a tractor on Monday. the first batch of diploma Subramanian, Site MD- The Minister questioned engineers at the APSSDC Alstom, Sri City. Lokesh's timing of the visit to Training Centre in Sri City. Speaking on the occasion, flood-affected areas for con- Under the Skill AP initiative by Alain Spohr, Managing Durga temple earns Rs 4.36 cr soling farmers. the government, this pro- Director, Alstom, said: "We Virtual Arjita Sevas on He stated that TDP gramme will train 30 diploma have the state-of-the-art national president N engineers and make them rolling stock manufacturing during Navaratri celebrations Chandrababu Naidu is send- industry ready.The launch of facility at Sri City where tech- trial basis from Nov ing his son Lokesh for meet- the pilot batch was attended by nically advanced metro train ing the people in order to Anantha Ramu, Special Chief sets are being developed for PNS n VIJAYAWADA Arjita Brahmotsavam, PNS n VIJAYAWADA promote him as the heir of Secretary, Department of Skill Indian and international cus- Dolotsavam and Sahasra the TDP. Development Centre, KV tomers." In a major devotee-friendly Deepalankara Seva through a Kanakadurga temple has earned The minister advised the move, TTD has decided to virtual platform. The devotees, Rs 4.36 crore during the Dasara TDP leaders to quit the party resume a few more Srivari who book the online tickets for Navaratri celebrations through as Lokesh is incapable of Arjita Sevas through virtual these Arjita Sevas, will have to online, current ticket sales, handling the TDP affairs. platform in November upon the purchase Rs 300 special darshan laddu, saree sales and various He said that Lokesh's over- request of devotees on an exper- tickets separately online to have special pujas, disclosed Trust action by trying to drive a imental basis on the lines of vir- darshan, which they could avail Board chairman P Somi Naidu. tractor and narrowly escap- tual Kalyanotsava Seva, which within 90 days from their Seva Addressing the media here ing from being drowned in a is already in vogue since August date. on Tuesday, the chairman said canal at Siddhapuram village 7. As the Covid impact has that Navaratri celebrations were in West Godavari district Among the Sevas slotted for now shown signs of a gradual conducted on a grand note has not brought him any the virtual platform are Arjita reduction in the State and as peacefully following the Covid sympathy, instead, he was Brahmotsavam, Dolotsavam well in Tirumala, TTD has guidelines. In the wake of Covid Kanakadurga Temple Trust Board chairman P Somi Naidu addresses a press ridiculed. and Sahasra Deepalankara decided to conduct the Sahasra restrictions, the regular and conference in Vijayawada on Tuesday Giving a piece of advice to Sevas. It may be noted that TTD Deepalankara Seva outside the Bhavani devotees cooperated the TDP leaders, Nani said has been performing all Arjita Srivari temple on an experimen- with the temple authorities dur- shan and about two lakh devo- celebrations for the convenience that as Lokesh could not run Sevas in ‘ekantam’ following the tal basis upon the request of ing the celebrations. He thanked tees had darshan of Goddess. of the devotees. the tractor properly, he Covid-19 guidelines. Even the devotees. the authorities for their cooper- He said Minister for The temple authorities are would also sink the TDP. Officials going around APSSDC Training Centre in Sri City annual Brahmotsavams in After the Seva, the utsava ation for the peaceful conduct Endowments Velampalli encouraging an online system September and Navaratri idols of Sri Malayappa Swamy of Dasara festivities. Srinivas instructed the officials for darshan of Goddess Brahmotsavams in October and His consorts will be parad- He informed that 85,000 concerned to prepare estimates Kanakadurga. They have been were also conducted in ‘ekan- ed on the four Mada streets devotees booked the darshan for the development of the insisting devotees to book their tham’ inside Srivari temple. before they are brought back slot online, however, 35, 000 temple at the earliest. darshan online and appealed to Revenue employees demand Following the devotees’ inside the Srivari temple. All the devotees could make it for the Executive Officer MV Suresh Bhavani devotees to book their request, TTD has now decided virtual Arjita Sevas will be tele- darshan. A current ticket book- Babu said that facilities were slot online for hassle free dar- to perform the Arjita Sevas like cast live on SVBC. ing counter was set up for dar- provided during the Navaratri shan. Ayyanna Patrudu’s apology

PNS n AMARAVATI Instead of telling the government employees to Preventive vigilance a tool to curb graft: DCIL MD The Andhra Pradesh Revenue Department Employees take action against people who violated the Association demanded an apol- laws, Bopparaju Venkateshwarlu, Andhra VPT, DCIL, NTPC and RINL observe Vigilance Awareness Week ogy from senior TDP leader Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu Pradesh Revenue Services Association PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Speaking on the occasion, J reduced as corruption affects the for abusing them as their dis- (APRSA) head said TDP leader Ayyanna Pradeep Kumar, Chief Vigilance quality of life of common peo- charging of duties involved Employees and stakeholders of Officer, VPT & DCIL, empha- ple. reclaiming encroached land Patrudu is abusing the revenue employees, Visakhapatnam Port Trust and sised on the internal house- Rajesh Tripathi, Managing from GITAM University. who reclaimed the land illegally occupied by Dredging Corporation of India keeping activities-Land man- Director, DCIL, in his address, Bopparaju Venkateshwarlu, Limited took an integrity pledge agement, allotment of quarters, emphasised efficacy of preven- Andhra Pradesh Revenue GITAM University in Visakhapatnam as part of the Vigilance updating of policies and manu- tive Vigilance as a tool to curb Services Association (APRSA) Awareness Week. Integrity als, policy on outsourcing activ- corruption. Chief guest LKV head, demanded Patrudu to pledge was administered to all by ities and systemic improvement Ranga Rao, DIG, retract his abusive statements on land illegally occupied by will start an agitation in all dis- J Pradeep Kumar, Chief through leveraging technology, Visakhapatnam Range, government employees doing GITAM University in tricts, starting from his home in Vigilance Officer (CVO) of VPT which are being taken up in a explained the side effects of their rightful duty obeying laws. Visakhapatnam. "This is not Narsipatnam. and Dredging Corporation of campaign mode, as a part of power and how power could He condemned the TDP leader's new for you (Patrudu). Earlier "In the recent reclamation of India Limited in the presence of Vigilance Awareness week. corrupt and how corruption abusive statements and high- also, you have abused a part of encroached land, an K Rama Mohana Rao, PK Rath, CMD, RINL-VSP, takes the integrity pledge, along with employees at the He stated 1.25% of the glob- was systematically ingrained in lighted that it was uncalled for Narsipatnam's woman munici- RDO level officer spearheaded Chairman of VPT, along with main administrative building, to mark the beginning of the Vigilance Awareness al GDP was lost due to corrup- government offices. He stated from a former minister and a pal commissioner. Even she the demolition of GITAM's com- HoDs , Deputy HoDs and senior Week in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday tion. He further added, by cre- that the basic problem lies with senior leader like Patrudu. lodged a complaint against you," pound wall. In the light of this officers of VPT on Tuesday. ating an environment, as a part us as what we preached, we did- Instead of telling the govern- reminded Venkateshwarlu. development, Patrudu convened Inaugural function of VAW is 'Satark Bharat, Samriddh Sumiran Bansal, Chief Financial of systemic improvement, with n't practice. He further added ment employees to take action The revenue employees' rep- a press conference and criticised Vigilance Awareness Week was Bharat Vigilant India, Prosperous Officer, have administered the the help of technology, where that the best way to combat cor- against the people, who violated resentative also said that Patrudu the government, including exple- observed jointly by VPT and India', said Rajesh Tripathi, integrity pledge in English and discretion would be minimised ruption was to strengthen the the laws, Venkateshwarlu said abused police personnel. He tive-laced statements on the DCIL. This year, the theme of Managing Director, DCIL and Hindi respectively. and direct interface to be system. Patrudu is abusing the revenue warned Patrudu that if he fails to employees involved in that oper- employees, who reclaimed the apologise, revenue employees ation," he alleged. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2020 telangana 04 Government in talks with pharma ‘Ensure hassle free mutation, registration through Dharani' firms over cold-chain management PNS n HYDERABAD Chief Secretary Somesh NAVEENA GHANATE strong supply chains find it dif- is made available. Even recent- Kumar on Tuesday instructed n HYDERABAD ficult. But, in our case, we have ly Apollo hospitals announced the revenue officials to extend been achieving uninterrupted that it secured a cold chain to hassle free registration and While Coronavirus vaccine temperature maintenance even manage the safety of 300 mil- mutation services through development is being watched in transit for the past so many lion doses per annum. As per Dharani portal to the citizens closely by people from all years with a proven track Apollo hospitals, "Apollo as envisioned by Chief walks of life, governments and record". Hospitals have been strength- Minister K Chandrasekhar Pharma companies are prepar- He added that as we are ening its vaccine cold chain for Rao. ing for a cold storage mecha- nearing the vaccine, companies supply and gearing up all He appealed to the revenue nism for storing the vaccines. and the government machin- Apollo facilities for efficient staff to live up to the expecta- Most of the Covid vaccines ery is looking at us for its deliv- and fast administration with tions of the Chief Minister in Minister will launch Dharani the revenue employees to work being developed are RNA- ery in Telugu states as we have the highest safety standards, for the successful implementation on October 29. Through a as a team and bring good based vaccines, which need a a proven track record. up to 1 million doses per day. of Dharani portal by providing power-point presentation on name to the government. The cold-chain management of Hyderabad at large has so We will leverage our India services in a simple, transpar- the functioning of the portal, government, he said, was com- minus 80 degree Celsius in the others. Officials, Drug Controller, their much of infrastructure already web of 19 medicine supply ent, and speedy manner with- he explained slot booking, cit- mitted to resolve issues per- entire country. Prime Minister Narendra authorities and all super spe- pre existing and running well, hubs with cold chain facilities out any discretionary powers. izen open portal, successor taining to the Revenue depart- The Central government Modi stressed upon the impor- cialty hospitals have been in that the city based pharma to deliver the vaccines". He said that under the portal, modules and partition mod- ment. reportedly asked the state gov- tance of cold chain manage- constant touch with us about companies are ready to accept A vaccine's journey can be registration and mutation will ules. The roles and responsibil- He said that a State level ernments to plan for a cold ment. Telangana Government vaccine management. The the challenges and responsibil- risky with underdeveloped be completed immediately. ities of Tahsildars and data control room will be set up to storage supply chain for han- has already contacted Pharma SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, like any ity of corona vaccine distribu- infrastructure. If there's a break Dharani would become a entry operators were also address technical issues. dling the vaccine. companies about cold chain other vaccines, needs to be kept tion. in the cold chain as a vaccine trend-setter in the country, he explained in detail. Similarly, a district level tech- Apart from identifying who management. in cold, fixed within a precise Pharma companies in has to be taken to many places, said. The Chief Secretary nical support team would gets the vaccine first, states Girish Bhat Medihauxe temperature range from the Hyderabad are announcing it will lose its potency. And the Addressing a training pro- observed that the role of the resolve issues arising at the dis- were apparently asked to gear Pharma Pvt. Ltd said, moment it leaves the manufac- that they are fully geared up to entire purpose is defeated. gramme of officials and staff of revenue department would trict level. Necessary infra- up with cold chain manage- "Telangana Government - turer to the moment it's admin- handle, store and distribute Even logistics providers are the revenue and registration increase manifold as they structure should be in place at ment including sites, district Health Minister, State and istered. This is very hard, even Corona vaccine in both Telugu ramping up its cold chain departments on Dharani here, would henceforth function as all the offices for the purpose, level vaccine stores among Union Health Ministry some developed countries with states as and when the vaccine infrastructure. Somesh Kumar said the Chief joint sub registrars. He urged he added. Farmers set ablaze fields with Speed up bus TS again sees less than 1,000 Covid cases stand works: PNS n HYDERABAD of the director of public health and family welfare, 1,554 peo- damaged crops in Kamareddy Puvvada Ajay For a third consecutive day on ple recovered from the virus Tuesday, Telangana reported during the 24-hour period that SHABBIR ALI DEMANDS COMPENSATION FOR RAIN-HIT FARMERS PNS n HYDERABAD less than 1,000 Covid positive ended 8 pm. Monday. Khammam: Transport cases as the authorities halved The state's recovery rate Minister P Ajay Kumar has the daily number of tests. stands at 91.14 per cent as PNS n KAMAREDDY set a deadline of seven weeks During the last 24 hours, against the national average of for completing the construc- 21,099 samples were tested 90.3 per cent. Former Minister and ex- tion of a new RTC bus stand and out of these 837 were The total number of active Leader of Opposition in at NSP camp area in found positive, taking the cases stands at 17,890 of which Telangana Legislative Council Khammam. state's tally to 2,32,671. 14,851 are in home or institu- Mohammed Ali Shabbir on The Minister, accompa- While laboratories test fewer tional isolation. Tuesday demanded that the nied by District Collector samples every weekend, this The cumulative number of state government to give com- RV Karnan, inspected the bus time the test numbers were tests mounted to 41,15,516. pensation to the farmers who stand construction works on reduced for three days, appar- The fatality stands at 0.56 districts reported new cases in Eighteen government-run lab- lost their paddy and cotton Tuesday. "The works have to ently due to Dussehra holidays. per cent against the national three digits. Khammam oratories, 46 private laborato- crops due to excess rains, spu- be completed within the next A total of 27,055 samples average of 1.5 per cent. recorded the second highest ries and 1,076 Rapid Antigen rious seeds and other reasons. two months," he said, adding were tested on Friday-Saturday Officials said the percentage number of cases at 76 followed test centres are conducting the Shabbir Ali, along with that he would review the and 14,729 on Saturday- of deaths due to Covid-19 was by Rangareddy (59), tests. Medak and Kamareddy DCC progress every week. Sunday. 44.96 while the remaining Karimnagar (51), Bhadradri Out of 21,099 samples test- Presidents and other leaders, The bus stand being built Four more people suc- 55.04 had co-morbidities. Kothagudem (48) and Medchal ed during the last 24 hours, visited various farms in at a cost of Rs 17.50 crores cumbed to the virus during the Greater Hyderabad reported Malkajgiri (41). 20,172 samples were tested in Narsingi mandal where farm- excess rainfall and other plant The farmers had set ablaze will consist of a shopping last 24 hours, taking the death 185 new cases. For a third con- According to the daily media government-run laboratories ers set ablaze the fields of diseases. He said each farmer the fields of damaged crops in complex and cargo services toll to 1,315. secutive day, none of the other bulletin released by the office and 927 in private. damaged paddy cotton and has suffered losses to the tune the presence of Shabbir Ali and hall besides parking area, crops. of several thousands of rupees other Congress leaders. The waiting hall and bus plat- Speaking to media persons per acre. The tenant farmers Congress leader said that the forms. The bus stand would later, Shabbir Ali pointed out are the worst sufferers. farmers followed the Chief be a modern one with state- ON FAST TRACK BJP playing that Ganesh, a tenant farmer, However, he said that Chief Minister's advice in sowing of-the-art facilities, he said. suffered heavy losses due to the Minister K Chandrashekhar cotton and paddy under the It was planned to relocate damage caused to his superfine Rao did not even conduct a Regulated Cropping system. the existing RTC bus depot victim card, varieties of paddy. Similarly, review meeting to discuss the However, a majority of farm- adjacent to the new bus stand other farmers, Ailah Yadav damage caused to the crops ers lost their crops due to exc- for the convenience of the says Talasani and Balamma, lost their cotton and did not initiate any action ess rainfall, spurious seeds, passengers and betterment of PNS n HYDERABAD and paddy crops due to the to even enumerate the losses. diseases and other causes. services. Tearing into the BJP leadership for attempting to mislead vot- ers in Dubbak, Animal Husbandry Minister Talasani BLOs threatening MLC voters: TJS Srinivas Yadav said they were trying to enact a political PNS n HYDERABAD the democracy succumbing to drama claiming to be victims of The TJS the pressure mounted by the political vendetta. He remind- Telangana Jana Samithi (TJS) ruling TRS party leaders. The ed that by-election was being has lodged a complaint with requested the party said that the vote is a conducted by the Election the Election Commission on CEO to direct the weapon in the democracy, Commission of India and the Tuesday alleging that irregular- however, it is not correct to the Finance Minister Harish Rao addresses people at “TRS Yuva Garjana” cycle police as well as other author- EROs and AEROs rally at Toguta in Dubbak Constituency on Tuesday ities are taking place in the to control the revenue staff to indulge in ities were acting on its direc- enrollment of graduate MLC threatening instead of encour- tions including money seizures. voters in Nalgonda- revenue staff aging voter enrollment. The Khammam-Warangal gradu- threatening. TJS requested the CEO to ate constituency. direct the EROs and AEROs to The party submitted com- control the revenue staff plaint to the Chief Electoral threatening. Minister tells officials to ground PMGSY works Officer (CEO) Shashank Goel office. It is against the consti- through online. However, the The TJS also requested the alleging that the local booth tution, TJS said. BLOs are stating that they will CEO to direct the collectors, PNS n HYDERABAD batch-2 works immedi- improved. vesting of crops is going to level officers (BLOs) are behav- The TJS said that as per reject the application for vote MROs and BLOs to give ately to the Centre. In a review meeting begin soon. Under the ing against the election guide- Article 9 of a memo in case the applicant failed to another chance to the applicant Panchayat Raj Minister He told the officials held here on Tuesday, PMGSY, the Centre has sanc- lines. The BLOs are stating that 1069/Elecs.B/A/2020-3 issued submit the original certificate to show their certificates by Errabelli DayakarRao has asked that more road projects he asked the officials to tioned 2427.5 km long roads application seeking vote will be by the Election Commission by going to MRO office and going to MRO office in case if the officials of his department should be obtained complete construction with an estimated cost of Rs rejected in case the applicant, on September 24, 2020, the TJS asked the CEO to consid- there any problem arises when to ground the (Pradhan Mantri from the Centre and of Rytu Vedikas before 658 crore. Under the batch-1, who applied vote through BLOs have to verify the certifi- er the issues seriously. BLOs goes for the verification Grameen Sadak Yojana) more villages should be the deadline. The works works for development of roads online, failed to submit their cates of the applicant by going The party alleged that the of the certificates to the resi- PMGSY phase-3 batch-1 works provided with road facility. related to construction of Rytu up to a distance of 1,119.94 km certificate physically at MRO to the person applied for vote local revenue staff is ridiculing dence of applicant. and send proposals for the The existing roads should be Kallam should begin as the har- have been sanctioned. Cops foil BJP's ‘Chalo Pragathi Bhavan’ march, arrest leaders

L VENKAT RAM REDDY at the residences of his kin in n HYDERABAD Siddipet without search war- TS BJP seeks suspension rants and without cops and rev- Kishan asks DGP to submit The Telangana State police enue officials doing due dili- foiled the BJP's 'Chalo Pragathi gence. of Siddipet Commissioner Bhavan’ march, sought to be The BJP leaders decried report on Siddipet incidents carried out on Tuesday by the police action against Raghu- PNS n HYDERABAD ning to get the polls post- saffron party, along with ABVP nandan Rao, stating that the PNS n HYDERABAD BJP president Bandi Sanjay poned. and BJYM, by placing several TRS government had targeted Kumar and the entire search Alleging that the TRS govern- "I, along with other leaders, BJP leaders under house arrest. him ever since the party Union Minister of State for Home operation at the residences of the ment was misusing police and was prevented from going to Some of the leaders were taken announced his name as BJP Kishan Reddy on Tuesday direc- kin of Raghunandan. The police revenue officials in the run up Dubbak (on Monday night). into preventive custody, after candidate for Dubbak bypoll. ted Telangana DGP Mahender on Monday had seized Rs 18.67 to the November 3 Dubbak Despite me being an MP and the party announced its pro- The state BJP leaders said Reddy to conduct a 'thorough lakh cash in Siddipet town from by-poll, the BJP in Telangana astar campaigner,the Siddipet gramme to protest at Chief they would complain to the probe' and submit an 'unbiased the house of a relative of BJP on Tuesday requested the Commissioner shoved me." Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao State Election Commissioner report' on Monday's incidents in candidate M Raghunandan Rao. Election Commission to sus- Dismissing the BJP's charge ‘s official residence in an effort over the TRS government's Siddipet following raids by police Meanwhile, Union Home Minister pend the Siddipet Police that police were trying to to highlight the "high-handed- alleged harassment of the BJP and revenue personnel at the Amit Shah on Tuesday telepho- Commissioner. The party,in a plant the cash bag at the resi- ness of the police". leader ahead of the bypolls. office and residence of BJP ned Sanjay to enquire about the memorandum to the Chief dence of the party leader's rel- Early in the morning, police Trouble began on Monday candidate for Dubbak bypoll incident in Siddipet. Bandi Sanjay Electoral Officer, also sought ative, Police Commissioner personnel were deployed out- when the police seized nearly Ranghunandan Rao and at the briefed Amit Shah about the a CBI inquiry into the incident Joel Davis termed them as side the residences of many BJP Rs 19 lakh cash from the kin residences of Rao's kin. Kishan sequence of events that took of cash seizure and subsequent "absolutely wrong and rub- leaders to prevent them from had the freedom to meet the Raghunandan Rao, BJP candi- Reddy asked the DGP how police place in Siddipet and the way developments on Monday at bish". stepping outside. As a preven- When cops deployed at the Chief Electoral Officer and date for Dubbak by-election. personnel in civil dress could police mishandled the entire Siddipet and to appoint a "With allegations against tive step, several top BJP lead- residence of Aruna sought to the Governor to complain A clash broke out between raid the residences of Raghuna- issue. He told Amit Shah that the Police Observer to oversee the police, selective clippings ers, including BJP vice-presi- prevent her from leaving the about Monday's incidents in the police and BJP leaders ndan Rao’s relatives without a Telangana police had acted in a the Dubbak assembly by- elec- were shown on tv as if police dent DK Aruna, MLC residence, she told the police Siddipet. The BJP leaders and when the police raided the valid search warrant. The high-handed manner. Sanjay tion. brought the cash and planted Ramachandra Rao, MLA Raja officials that she had to leave its youth outfits had given the office and residence of Telangana government was Kumar on Tuesday undertook The party also requested the the money bag... all such alle- Singh and senior leader for Dubbak to campaign for the ‘Chalo Pragathi Bhavan’ call to Raghunandan Rao and later misusing official machinery and “Deeksha”, alleging that the CEO to deploy central forces gations are absolutely wrong," Motkupalli Narasimhulu were November 3 by-election to the protest the arrest of State BJP the residences of his kin and harassing BJP leaders ahead of ruling TRS party was planning to in the Constituency for con- he said adding that searches put under house arrest. Some Assembly seat. Ramachandra president Bandi Sanjay Kumar seized the cash in Siddipet. In the byelections in Dubbak, he postpone the Dubbak Assembly ducting free and fair elec- were conducted after serving of the BJP leaders were taken Rao termed the house arrest as and searches at the office and the ensuing clash, said. The MoS for Home directed by-poll by hook or crook and tions. Sanjay told that the notices and it was video- into preventive elsewhere in the 'murder of democracy'. He residence of Dubbak BJP can- Raghunandan Rao reportedly the DGP to submit a detailed hence was using the police force TRS, fearing defeat, was plan- graphed. state too. asserted that the BJP leaders didate Raghunandan Rao and fainted. report on the arrest of Telangana to harass his party workers. nation 05 VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2020

INDIA, US INK DEFENCE PACT Covid vax could be available Pompeo says US stands with India, in early 2021, says minister

PNS n BENGALURU mentions killing of Indian soldiers Karnataka health minister Dr KSudhakar on Tuesday expressed confidence that that PNS n NEW DELHI a vaccine for COVID-19 The US and India are taking steps to would be available early in India and the US signed the strengthen cooperation against all manners 2021 and said the government landmark defence pact, BECA, would ensure that it reaches that will allow sharing of high- of threats and not just those posed every nook and corner of the end military technology, by the CCP, Pompeo said state after its launch. geospatial maps and classified Speaking to reporters after satellite data between their a meeting with AstraZeneca militaries as the two countries Managing Director Gagan held a high-level dialogue on said, adding that projects for "The US will stand with Singh Bedi, he said the first Tuesday, and vowed to ramp up joint development of defence people of India as they con- phase of trials of the vaccine Karnataka government would antigens, which has remained their security ties and boost equipment have been identi- front threats to their sovreign- were encouraging. ensure that it was made avail- intact in them since then. strategic cooperation in the fied. ty and to their liberty", Pompeo "The first phase trial of the able "in every nook and corner "We need to wait for six Indo-Pacific amidst China's "We reaffirmed our commit- asserted. vaccine developed by of the state," he said. months to see whether the growing economic and military The high-level interaction and liberty. Addressing a joint ment to peace and security in Slamming the Chinese Oxford/AstraZeneca has been The first set of people to get antigens are maintained," clout in the region. assumes significance as it media event along with Indo-Pacific region," Singh Communist Party (CCP), completed and has shown it would be the Covid frontline Sudhakar said. External Affairs Minister S comes at a time China is Jaishankar, Pompeo and Esper, said. Pompeo said the US leaders encouraging results. warriors like doctors, nurses To a question on the price of Jaishankar and Defence attempting to expand its eco- Defence Minister Rajnath Pompeo, in his remarks, and citizens see with increas- The second and third phase and paramedics, followed by the vaccine, he said he did not Minister Rajnath Singh held nomic and military clout in the Singh said the two sides held said, during the visit they vis- ing clarity that the "CCP is no trials are underway," he said. elderly people with comorbidi- wish to get into the "controver- the third edition of the 2+2 Info-Pacific region, and is also comprehensive discussion on ited the war memorial to hon- friend to democracy, the rule The Minister said Bedi had ties, pregnant and lactating sy" over it and would leave talks with US Secretary of engaged in a tense standoff range of key issues, and dubbed our the soldiers that sacrificrd of law and transparency". told him that the company, women and children, the min- it to the discretion of Chief State Mike Pompeo and with India in eastern Ladakh. the inking of BECA with the their lives for the world's largest The US and India are taking which was trying to launch the ister said. To a question, he said Minister B S Yediyurappa. He Defence Secretary Mark T During the talks, the US side US is a "significant move". democracy, including the 20 steps to strengthen cooperation vaccine in the initial months of the results of the first phase however, maintained that the Esper. Both sides were assist- also assured India that America "Our military-to-military that were killed by China's PLA against all manners of threats 2021, had the capacity to sup- trial were encouraging, with 56 state had been conducting ed by their top military and stands with it as they confront cooperation with the US is forces in the Galwan Valley in and not just those posed by the ply a billion doses. Once it people who were adminis- tests and providing treatment security officials. threats to their sovereignty moving forward very well," he June. CCP, Pompeo added. came out in the market, the tered the vaccine developing free of cost. SC extends time for trial Kerala gets check posts to protect eco-system INDIA CORNER PNS n Chairperson T N Seema said. Pankaja booked for violating THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Elappara village panchay- in Tarun Tejpal’s case at, where the major part of the prohibitory orders at rally PNS n NEW DELHI For the first time, a scenic hill tourist hub is located, and station in Kerala has got the the district administration have case has been registered The Supreme Court Tuesday protection of "green check also joined hands with the against BJP leader Pankaja extended till March 31 the posts" andround-the-clock Haritha Keralam in this AMunde and 40 to 50 others time for completing trial in the vigil by "green army" in a bid endeavour. for allegedly violating prohibitory sexual assault case against to guard its serene eco-system As part of the initiative, orders during her rally at Tehelka magazine founder and keep it plastic-free. members of "Haritha karma Sawargaon in Maharash tra's Tarun Tejpal. Vagamon, a British era sena", the green army, stop Beed district, police said on Tejpal is alleged to have sex- plantation town in highrange vehicles entering into Vagamon Tuesday.Munde visited Bhagwan ually assaulted a former Idukki district in central at the check posts and screen Bhakti Gad in Sawargaon on woman colleague inside an Kerala, has now got five check whether the visitors are carry- October 25 and addressed an elevator of a five-star hotel in posts at all its entry points non-degradable waste dumped farming and conservation of ing any plastic carry bags or online Dussehra rally from there. An offence has been registered at Goa in 2013. He has denied under an innovative initiative by the visitors for long and the water resources with the sup- other harmful materials. Amalner police station against Pankaja Munde, Rajya Sabha MP Dr the allegations levelled against of the state-run Haritha present effort was to reclaim its port of the people. The 'green counters', Bhagwat Karad, MLAs Monica Rajale and Megnana Bordikar and him. Keralam (Green Kerala) beauty and protect its serene The check posts at Vagamon attached to the check posts, others who attended the rally, an official said. "Only five persons had He was arrested on He was arrested on Mission. ecosystem, officials said. were the first of its kind in the offer tourists eco-friendly arti- been permitted to be present and prohibitory orders had been November 30, 2013 by the November 30, 2013 Known for its lush green- Haritha Keralam, launched southern state and the initiative cles like cloth bags. enforced in district. The rules were violated, which is why the offence crime branch after his antici- ery, misty valleys and splendid nearly four years ago by the was an experimental model of They can deposit plastic was registered under section 188 (disobeying an order issued by a by the crime branch public servant) and other provisions of the IPC and Disaster patory bail plea was rejected by meadows, the sought-after state government, envisages a 'green tourism', conceptualised bottles and other materials at Management Act," the official told. the court. He has been out on after his anticipatory tourist destination had been clean and green state through and implemented by the mis- the 'bottle booths', set up at var- bail since May 2014. bail plea was chocked by plastic and other waste management, organic sion, its Executive Vice- ious points, officials said. The matter came up for hearing on Tuesday before a rejected by the court Anurag reminds voters of Gabbar bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan. Singh to keep ‘jungle raj' away Solicitor General Tushar “If the trial is completed by ‘Arrogant' Bihar government Mehta told the bench, also December end, then this appli- nion Minister Anurag Thakur comprising Justices R S Reddy cation by the trial judge would onTuesday used the iconic 'so ja bete and M R Shah, that the trial become infructuous and if it is Unahi to Gabbar Singh aa jayega' judge has made a request for not completed, then time can deviated from its path:sonia dialogue of the 1975 Bollywood extension of time. be extended,” Sibal said. PNS n NEW DELHI message in Hindi, she claimed youth disappointed. People are blockbuster 'Sholay' to warn people against The Goa government had “There is no question of the present dispensation led by bearing the brunt of the frag- Bihar's return to 'jungle raj' if the RJD was earlier moved the top court completion of trial by A day before the first phase of Nitish Kumar was "neither say- ile state of the economy. voted to power.Thakur, the Union Minister seeking extension of time to December 31 as there are wit- voting in Bihar Assembly elec- ing good nor doing good" while "A serious crisis has befallen the Samajwadi of State for Finance, asked people to be complete the trial. nesses to be examined. It will tion, Congress president Sonia the labourers were helpless, farmers of India. The lives of wary of parties who want to push the state Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, be better if we extend it till Gandhi on Tuesday accused the farmers upset and youth disap- Dalits and Mahadalits have Party eyes back to the era of caste tension and social appearing for Tejpal, said the March 31,” the bench JDU-BJP government of being pointed with it. been destroyed and similar is discrimination. "'So ja bete nahi to Gabbar Singh aa jayega'. Mothers, apex court had already extend- observed. high on power, arrogant and "Drunk on power and arro- the fate of the backward sec- who have seen the jungle raj days in Bihar, please do tell your ed the time till December 31 The bench said, “The prob- deviating from its path, as she gance, the government in Bihar tions of the society," she upcoming children, especially youth, on the polling day to cast their votes this year for completion of trial lem is Mr Sibal you are not made a fervent appeal to the has deviated from its path. charged while asserting the carefully, otherwise they (the RJD) may return to power....those who and the bench may put up the even ready for video-confer- electorate to herald a change in Their words and deeds are people of the state are with the bypolls ran a regime of terror and fear," he told a press conference. matter for hearing in last week encing or it would have got the state and build a "new suspect. The labourers are help- Congress mahagathbandhan PNS n LUCKNOW Terming the RJD-led Grand Alliance a "depressed and confused" lot, of December or in January. completed in two months”. Bihar".In a four-minute video less, the farmers upset and the and "this is the call of Bihar". Thakur reminded the electorate how a series of massacres along Samajwadi Party (SP) presi- caste lines occurred in Bihar before the party now leading the dent Akhilesh Yadav on coalition exited from power in 2005. Tuesday said his party is set Sallahuddin, IM's Bhatkal on returning to power in 34% candidates in 2nd phase Uttar Pradesh in the 2022 RS poll: BJP candidate Naresh brothers among 18 ‘terrorists' assembly elections and next month's bypolls for seven Bansal files nomination Bihar polls face criminal cases PNS n NEW DELHI ministerial dialogue took place seats will mark a beginning here where Defence Minister towards that goal. enior BJP leader Naresh PNS n NEW DELHI report said. Continuing to deal with ter- Rajnath Singh and External “The party's target is the Bansal filed his nominations According to the report, 36 rorism with an "iron hand", the Affairs Minister S Jaishankar next Assembly election and Son Tuesday as the party's About 34 per cent of 1,463 can- (64 per cent) out of 56 candi- government on Tuesday des- met their American counter- its beginning is being made candidate for the Rajya Sabha didates in the second phase of dates analysed from the RJD ignated 18 more individuals as parts. through the coming by-elec- polls from Uttara khand. Chief the Bihar Assembly election have declared criminal cases "terrorists" including chief of Earlier, only terror outfits tions in which SP's perfor- Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, have declared criminal cases against themselves and 28 (50 the banned Hizbul Mujah- could be designated as such mance would be good. The Pradesh BJP president Bansidhar against themselves, according per cent) have declared serious ideen Syed Sallahudin, under the stringent law and next elections will decide the Bhagat, Parliamentary Affairs to a report by poll rights group imprisonment. As many as criminal cases against them- founders of IM Bhatkal broth- not individuals. But the future of the country's poli- Minister Madan Kaushik, Minister Association for Democratic 502 or 34 per cent candidates selves in their affidavits. ers and a close lieutenant of amended anti-terror Act, tics," the party chief told of State for Higher Education Reforms (ADR). have declared criminal cases About 29 (63 per cent) out underworld don Dawood passed by Parliament in newspersons here. He said his Dhan Singh Rawat and a host of party MLAs accompanied Bansal to About 27 per cent or 389 against themselves. of 46 candidates analysed from Ibrahim, Chhota Shakeel, tak- August 2019, introduced a party's efforts would be to the Vidhan Sabha secretariat where he filed his nominations for the candidates have declared seri- A total of 495 or nearly 34 the BJP have declared criminal ing the total number of such provision to designate as "ter- connect with the maximum only Rajya Sabha seat from the state going to polls on November 9. ous criminal cases against per cent have given their finan- cases against themselves and proscribed persons to 31. rorists" individuals who com- number of people and Soon after filing his nominations, Bansal thanked Prime Minister themselves, it said. Serious cial assets worth crores of 20 (44 per cent) have declared The announcement by the mit or participate in acts of ter- claimed that the voters of UP Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, party president Jagat criminal cases are non-bailable rupees while three candidates serious criminal cases against Union Home Ministry came rorism, prepare for them, or are prepared to remove the Prakash Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the party's entire offences with over five years of have declared zero assets, the themselves in their affidavits. on the day the India-US 2+2 promote such acts. current state government. parliamentary board for reposing faith in him. The BJP's central election committee had announced Bansal's candidature for the seat on Monday night. Golu Raja injured in Arts can create climate of sensitivity Nitish fires ‘8-9 kids’ jibe; Yadav PNS n NEW DELHI retorts with ‘mentally tired' barb firing in UP Azmi, 70, said it is "outrageous" that female Veteran actor Shabana Azmi ihar Chief Minister Nitish PNS n BALLIA says she is an optimist by foeticide continues to exist in the 21st century Kumar fired another salvo at nature and believes art can India when addressing this should be the first BRJD supremo Lalu Prasad, Bhojpuri singer and actor nurture a "climate of sensitivi- though without naming him, Golu Raja was injured in ty" which in turn can spur soci- step towards women empowerment. saying no development can be celebratory firing at the home etal change. expected from people producing of a local BJP leader in a vil- This is why, the actor said, from birth just for being male "Terrie could have quite eas- “8-9 kids” for a son, inviting a lage here, police said on she decided to star in "Kaali and the girl is made to go ily made it into a documentary strong retort from Tejashwi Yadav Tuesday. Khuhi" (Black Well), a horror through a lot of discrimina- that would have its own reach. who said the JD(U) boss is tired - The incident took place on thriller directed by Terrie tion," Azmi, also an activist, But the fact that she does it - “both mentally and physically”. Kumar used the slur at an election Monday night when Raja Samundra which explores the told PTI in an interview over through this thriller is what meeting at Mahnar in Vaishali district Monday."Kisi ko chinta hain. 8-9 was performing at the birth- enduring impact of female Shivangi (Riva Arora), who is the back or beyond only but in Zoom. The National Award makes it more accessible to bachha paida karte hain. Beti par bharosa nahi hai. 7-8 beti ho jane ke day function of local BJP foeticide, a malpractice still put to the ultimate test when our metropolitan cities too. winner said she decided to audiences. My parents always bad ladka hua. Kaisa Bihar Banana chahte hain...agar logo ka yahi leader Bhanu Dubey's son at prevalent in India. Azmi, she witnesses her entire fami- And yet we aren't as focused on board the project as first-time told me that art should be aadarsh hain to Bihar ka kya hoga." "Does anybody care? They his home in Mahakarpur vil- known for her powerhouse ly fall deeper into the secrets of it as we should be. The right to feature film director Samundra used as an instrument to soci- produce 8-9 kids. They had 7-8 daughters before a son. What kind of lage, Station House Officer performances in films like the black well. be born is taken away from a had her heart in the right etal change. "I am not saying Bihar they want to make? If this is their ideal, what will happen to (SHO), Garwar, Anil "Ankur", "Mandi", "Khand har", Azmi, 70, said it is "outra- girl just because she is a girl. place. Los Angeles-based it has an immediate reaction. Bihar?” Kumar said, without naming anybody but his obvious target was RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi, who have nine Chandra Tiwari said. "Fire", "Godmother", exploring geous" that female foeticide "That has to be the starting Samun dra, who has written You don't watch the film children. Reacting to Kumar's statement, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav Raja was injured and the genre for the second time continues to exist in the 21st point of any work that you do and directed short films and 'Gandhi' and the next day start told reporters in Patna Tuesday that by making such comments rushed to a private hospital in after Vishal Bhardwaj's 2002 century India when addressing about a girl who doesn't even documentaries including behaving like Gandhi. But all Kumar is “targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has 5-6 Buxar from where he was horror comedy "Makdee". this should be the first step have a right to be born. How "Kunjo" and "Ice Cream arts have the possibility to cre- brothers and sisters." Yadav further said he takes Kumar's "abuses” referred to Varanasi, the SHO Set in a Punjab village, the towards women empowerment. cruel, unjust and unacceptable Wallah", has told the story in a ate a climate of sensitivity in too as "blessings”.He said the chief minister's remark was an affront said. The matter is being Netflix Original film traces the "Female foeticide and infan- that is? We are a patriarchal cinematically "compelling" which it is possible for change to the dignity of his mother as well as to other women's. investigated, Tiwari added. journey of a girl named ticide exist all around - not in society. We entitle the boy manner, the actor said. to occur," Azmi said. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Bihar’s new chapter As the State goes to the polls today, the question is whether BJP NEP: Promise or platitude? will sweep federalism away or a young Tejashwi can halt the tide his is probably one time when Nitish Kumar is rel- evant because of his irrelevance. And his young Without increasing public investment, neither the infrastructure, nor the Topponents, sons of his peers, thought to be irrel- evant, are carving their own generational relevance at standards required for the New Education Policy 2020 can be achieved his jaded expense. The Janata Dal (United) leader and Bihar Chief Minister is for all practical purposes a face multiple conflicts of interest that that nobody wants to see despite the BJP’s repeated bedevil our current regulatory system. Research gets the maxi- endorsement of him as a chief ministerial candidate. mum emphasis with a National And for a short time he may own the chair, towed by Research Foundation to “seed, his hefty alliance partners, who don’t want to be seen grow and facilitate research” in academic institutions. Most as sinking him mid-course or appear unprincipled. For importantly, the NEP recognis- a man, who was once seen as a messianic figure and es that the HEIs need to be deeply trusted to pull the State out from the dark ages of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief depoliticised and educationists appointed on their Board of Lalu Yadav’s misrule, he has ended up being as one of its worst performers. For all the GOVIND BHATTACHARJEE Governance instead of bureau- gush of the early years and the morality of prohibition, he stumbled and fumbled along crats. But given the present stran- the way without notching up the State’s development index significantly. And the pan- here have been plenty of glehold of retired bureaucrats and debates and discourses about politicians over the HEIs and demic sealed his fate as an inept administrator who had bungled on rehabilitating returnee Tthe New Education Policy their stubborn objections to any migrants, students and flood refugees. For an entire generation growing up under Nitish’s 2020 (NEP) but not many focussed reform, it would be difficult to rule, development has still been a pipe dream. Politically, the man who crafted his sur- on its implementation. No doubt, end their dominance over our the NEP is the most progressive and higher education anytime soon. vival by pitting the majoritarian BJP against the secular-socialist Lalu, swinging between futuristic document and if imple- The most revolutionary part of both depending on trade winds, and retaining the throne in the bargain, is now trapped mented with sincerity in letter and the NEP is perhaps its single- by his own machinations. He cannot go back to Lalu, having shut the door forever when spirit, it has a tectonic potential to minded focus on multi-discipli- transform India from an education- narity by creating large universi- he deserted him and chose the BJP. And his relationship with the BJP, built on political ally laggard nation into a knowledge ties and HEI clusters and ending expediency, is coming apart as its ideological push is against the grain of his inclusive superpower. Indeed we have never the present system of affiliated politics. And although he crafted a new caste equation, rallying the downtrodden and nowhere had any education system, only a colleges. But such a major shift system of examinations and that, would also need enormous people, the extreme backward castes and Mahadalits, that, too, can no longer be over- too, an inefficient one, based on rote resources, and it is here that the played in a statewide epidemic of joblessness and hopelessness. At one time an asset learning that kills all creativity and NEP disappoints. The total com- as a regional leader, today Nitish is the BJP’s biggest liability. He knows that and can innovation. The NEP aspires to bined public expenditure on scarcely do anything about it except give in to uncharacteristically angry outbursts. The transform this moribund system by education by the Centre and the aiming to produce “good, thought- States, currently at only about BJP, by all estimates so far, is expected to be the biggest gainer in these elections, and ful, well-rounded, and creative indi- four per cent of GDP, falls way will be charioteering Nitish. For long, it has been ambitious about being the single largest viduals,” who are needed to trans- amongst all countries, while themselves to attract the best fac- years. By 2007, the project had behind the target of six per cent party in the State and having its own CM face but publicly, it didn’t want to appear as an form the 21st century India. But it China was ranked 21st. In social ulty, students and research covered 39 universities. Of these, envisaged in all our previous edu- has failed to provide a specific sciences, India was ranked 21st endowment funds. They func- 27 are now ranked within the top cation policies. Consequently, unreliable ally, which used regional partners for its own benefit and gobbled them up in implementation roadmap, except against China’s 24th, in chemistry tion independent of federal and 600 universities of the world. our expenditure on research the end. And despite promising big economic packages and special status in 2015, it specifying some broad targets. and molecular sciences, India State Government regulations The NEP has correctly iden- remains a pathetic 0.69 per cent didn’t quite push them, unwilling to benefit Nitish by association. But it did push the Modi Neither has it prescribed any was ranked 11th and in physics with practically no interference tified many of the problems that of GDP. Without investment, nei- accountability mechanism for its 17th against China’s 13th in by the State. beset our higher education sys- ther the infrastructure nor the aura and Central schemes aggressively and even deployed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister implementation. But most impor- both. But by 2017, China moved We had inherited a colonial tem — like a severely fragment- standards required for the NEP Yogi Adityanath, who is the new-found favourite of Bihar’s electorate, comprising a large tantly, any great idea like this needs far ahead of us in all subjects — legacy of higher education where ed ecosystem characterised by a would be achieved. number of migrants and students, whom Nitish did not want to accept for fear of a dis- great finances. Education being a third in terms of total citations universities were primarily tasked rigid separation of disciplines The NEP only paid some lip- concurrent subject, both the Centre against India’s 14th. In social sci- with granting degrees with very with little emphasis on cognitive service to this crucial element — ease spread but who found a home at camps in UP. And for all the public denials of los- and the States need to share the ences, chemistry and physics, little focus on research, and by skills, learning outcomes or qual- by hoping that the Centre and the ing faith in Nitish and denouncing co-ally Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Chirag Paswan responsibility for its implementation China ranked fifth, first and and large, we still remain the ity research, limited institution- States will work together to raise for contesting against JD(U) outside the NDA fold, the fact is it wants the exact oppo- as well as finances. But the NEP has second while India lagged way same. China has modelled its sys- al autonomy, poor leadership and expenditure to six per cent of almost skirted the issue altogether. behind with 14th, fifth and tem of education in the Soviet- ineffective regulatory and gover- GDP which it recognises as site. Chirag has been relentless and savage in his criticism of Nitish and proportionate- The higher education in the eighth ranks respectively in these style after 1949 but Mao Zedong’s nance systems. The result is that essential for “progress and ly laudatory about Modi, even vowing a life-long commitment to him and promising a country has seen phenomenal subjects. In the Times Higher Cultural Revolution nearly did it the Gross Enrolment Ratio in growth.” But it stops short of rec- BJP-LJP Government. The tacit support is evident as the central BJP leadership has bare- growth during the last two decades. Education Ranking 2020, China in. Then in 1995, as Panagariya higher education is a paltry 26 ommending that a law should be The number of colleges, universities has three universities among the informs, it launched the so- per cent compared to 58 per cent enacted to enforce the same. ly pulled up Chirag in public or shared the stage, Modi included, with Nitish. If the ver- and students has quadrupled since top 100 of the world, four in the called Project 211 with the slo- in Senior Secondary and 79 per Thus, there is neither any com- dict swings decisively in the BJP’s favour, then there’s no guarantee how long it will con- 2001, and the private sector has next 100 and altogether 72 gan: “For the 21st century, man- cent in Secondary schooling. mitment nor an accountability tinue to back its CM nominee. As more and more of its allies get pushed into a corner, grown much faster than the public among the top 1,000. India has age the top 100 universities suc- The NEP promises to correct this structure built into the NEP to institutions. Today, we have 993 uni- none among the first 200 and 36 cessfully.” In 1998, it passed the by focussing on multi-discipli- ensure implementation. Maybe are choked and part ways, like the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in Punjab, the big ques- versities, about 40,000 colleges and among the top 1,000, half of Higher Education Law, which narity, flexibility, emphasis on the committee had felt restrained tion arising out of the Bihar results, assuming the BJP does deepen its footprint, will be 10,000 standalone institutions, and China’s 72. liberalised and decentralised its skill acquisition and quality by pandemic-related budgetary whether the central party’s new target will be co-optive federalism, transplanting region- nearly four crore students. But How could China race so higher education just like the US, research. To fix the problems, it stress. This would be over some al satraps with single-party rule in States and subverting the local agenda altogether. In unfortunately, most of these institu- much ahead of us in just two with academic and administra- prescribes that there would no day but the future will not wait. tions produce unemployable grad- decades? Actually, it had started tive freedom given to higher edu- more be any rigid separation Meanwhile, universities can his speeches, Modi has largely focussed on Central achievements than his plans for the uates and postgraduates annually, its economic liberalisation in cational institutions (HEIs). That between arts and sciences, cur- think of going beyond operating State. The BJP’s biggest strength, that of the Modi aura, is also its biggest handicap at with very little knowledge and skill. 1976, a good 15 years ahead of us. law recognised the need for ricular and extra-curricular activ- from their individual silos. They the State-level where it lacks magnetic leaders. The halo is good for swinging a verdict If we can forget for a moment our But it started reforming the edu- ensuring adequate funding and ities, or vocational and academ- can form provincial and region- current military standoff with cation system in 1995, 25 years allowed tuition fees to be hiked ic streams. Students will select al consortiums for better syner- but deliverables need to be felt at the State level with a well-meaning leader. China, a comparison with that ahead of us. It realised that to by the universities, with State sub- subjects of their choosing across gy. By mapping their education- It is here that RJD leader and Lalu’s son Tejashwi Yadav has undoubtedly seized the country might be instructive in become a great power and a great sidies for those who couldn’t all streams to excel wherever they al resources and sharing these narrative in the public imagination. The huge crowds may not be a litmus test of a vote many respects. In India Unlimited: nation, the primary need is to afford it. So the tuition fees rose can and discover their aptitude among themselves, they can Reclaiming the Lost Glory, Arvind have a good system of education. steeply from ¥600 in 1992 to and potential. For this, it pre- together provide students access shift but he has certainly given what would have been a colourless election a talking Panagariya has provided some tale- What is a good system of edu- ¥10,000 by mid-2010. The scribes a roadmap of credit- to the best facilities. Each insti- point. Criticised much for not performing as Nitish’s deputy and cooling heels in Delhi, tell statistics about China and India. cation? If we take the US as the Project 211 funded $4.6 billion based undergraduate degree tution can expand capacity in its he has woken up to the duty of legacy, parked himself in the State, worked the grass- Based on the Scopus database of model, we would appreciate that (30 per cent on infrastructure) to courses with multiple exit strength area to optimise invest- articles published and cited in inter- a good system of education 107 universities between 1995 options. ment and specialisation and roots and built a connect across segments. He knows full well that he cannot fill his national journals, the National needs basically two things: ade- and 2005. In 1998, China It has also suggested a new share this through a network of father’s big shoes just yet and that RJD would still get the traditional caste-based loy- Science Foundation of US brings out quate funding and decentralised launched another project — institutional framework com- institutions. The mantra should alty and minority votes based on Lalu’s goodwill. He also knows that people know why annual rankings of different coun- governance with a very high Project 985 — to create world- prising a new overarching body be to give access to quality learn- tries. In 1996, in almost all subject degree of autonomy to the insti- class universities out of the 107 — the Higher Education ing to all who desire to learn. his father is incarcerated, because of the scams in his time. So he wants to carve out areas, China and India were ranked tutions. The US universities have universities selected for Project Commission of India — with (The writer is former Director- a broader constituency for himself that is more contextual than historic, which will focus more or less evenly. In fact, India was complete autonomy in deciding 211. Under this, the top two uni- four verticals for regulation, General from the Office of the on what he has to offer afresh and help him bury taints of the past. So instead of harp- a tad better. In terms of the total cita- admission, courses and faculty versities (Peking and Tsinghua) accreditation, funding and learn- Comptroller & Auditor General of ing on the RJD’s core plank of caste, he has made unemployment of the State’s youth tions, India was ranked 19th and they compete amongst received $240 million for three ing outcomes, which will end the India and an academic) the pivot of his campaign, promising 10 lakh jobs to the surging crowds that gathered to hear him out. Such was the impact of his speeches that the BJP, while appearing S O U N D BITE unfazed, had to promise 19 lakh jobs in its manifesto as a reactive strategy. He has Minorities in India have been International cooperation We had taken up a target of The plan for the Olympics is even co-opted the Left to appeal to all marginalised voters irrespective of caste and evolved under continuous suppression. is the only way to defeat covering at least two people in very clear to everyone and an inclusive umbrella of those cheated by the NDA-Nitish combine. In that sense, he Lockdown in Indian Illegally the COVID-19 pandemic, each panchayat who are in need more importantly all players embodies Bihar’s cure. Question is if he is too late for this round? Occupied Jammu and Kashmir the climate emergency, of financial assistance. I’m are clear about their own (IIOJK) is the worst example of rising inequality and the happy to announce that we have roles. Everyone is gaining suppression and barbarity. spreading of hatred. covered nearly 10,000 cases. confidence day by day.

Pakistan Prime Minister UN Secretary-General J&K Lieutenant Governor Hockey player Be prepared —Imran Khan —Antonio Guterres —Manoj Sinha —Navjot Kaur As India and the US enter into more formal agreements on the military front, we are also making major operational adjustments L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR he founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Lord A new Bill Goa's blue economy Robert Baden-Powell, had a simple motto for the Air quality in Delhi worsens after Dussehra Sir — As the world continues to Sir — Goa’s locational advan- Tchildren who signed up. Just “be prepared”, he live with the Coronavirus and ir pollution levels in Delhi have drastically tages have allowed it to exploit would say. Twice in the space of 20 years, India’s mil- there is no vaccine in sight, increased after the city celebrated Dussehra and economic gains from tourism itary intelligence and border guards have been caught Governments across the world Aburnt firecrackers in the process. The concentra- and fisheries. While arguments are trying everything possible to tion of pollutants nearly doubled post the celebrations over the under-utilisation of the napping, first during the Kargil intrusion and then the curb its spread. In a first, but bear in mind that Diwali is yet to come and with available resources to boost recent events in eastern Ladakh. The ferocious riposte Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok it, the Air Quality Index (AQI) will deteriorate further. marine tourism cannot be over- by our soldiers has caught the enemy off-guard in both Gehlot said that he is consider- However, this has become a yearly phenomenon and looked, it must be said that the ing to make wearing face masks the problem lies with the Government taking only reac- ingenuity of locals in tapping instances albeit with a heavy price in blood. However, mandatory in the State by tive measures like Graded Response Action Programme the business potential from the the recent incident with the Chinese has led to further proposing a Bill in the forthcom- (GRAP) rather than opting for institutional steps before ocean has been less innovative strengthening of the India-US military relationship and ing Assembly session. Interacting the quality of air decreases. In these grim times when and more destructive. The mat- with district collectors, college the entire world is fighting the pandemic, this is aggra- ter of big trawler owners using the presence of the US Secretaries of State and Defence principals and other officials vating our chances of falling sick. cles, introducing less polluting fuel and strict emission Light Emitting Diode (LED) in New Delhi a week ahead of the presidential election is a sign that this will be priority for through a video conference on Burning of agricultural waste in Punjab and Haryana regulations can also keep us away from serious detri- lights to net a better catch of fish any regime that comes in. The signing of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement October 27, Gehlot said that is the main reason for the high air pollution levels and ments. Obviously, there is no quick fix for reducing air comes readily to one’s mind. every section of society should the Centre and State Governments should introduce an pollution, it requires a series of different actions. Given its natural dependence (BECA), the fourth and final foundational agreement between both nations, is significant. join the Government’s initiative action plan to recycle the waste. Alternative uses of crop However, the time has come to prioritise people's health on marine assets, the State While this does not mean that India and the US are military partners or are close to form- and make it successful. Given the stubble should be discovered and made viable for the by controlling the factors which affect the quality of air. could only be charting a disas- ing any alliance, it does set in stone the military partnership for the coming decades, par- fact that many are reluctant to fol- farmers. Improving public transport, increasing the use Ravi Teja Kathuripalli trous course if it doesn’t follow low the necessary precautions of clean renewable energy, using more electric vehi- Hyderabad eco-friendly practices. Hence ticularly with respect to the Indo-Pacific where China wants to make a mark. even during these trying times, the foundation stone ceremony In addition to these changes, there is also the dramatic shift in India’s own military passing a law to implement the of the construction of a com- preparedness with the creation of five theatre commands and finally better integration between same might help curb the spread should not agitate those in the every citizen of the country during its rallies where people are mon facility centre for the the various arms of the forces. Until now, communications frequencies of the three forces of the virus, especially since we Opposition as people are well should get the vaccine free of cost. neither following social distanc- Konkan Maritime Cluster at have just entered the festive sea- aware that such a promise will not BJP’s sad attempt to lure the elec- ing nor wearing masks. It is cru- Verna Industrial Estate could be were separate even in an era of combined arms warfare. That it took the lives of 20 of son. be translated into action. It is no torate in Bihar with “free vaccine” cial to remember that such mass seen as a welcome step towards our gallant soldiers to commit to such changes is tragic but it appears that the loss of Amit Singh Kushwaha secret that scientists across the has not worked but it has definite- gatherings can easily become the State reaping the benefits of Colonel Babu and his men will not have been in vain. An integrated northern command Satna globe are racing to develop a vac- ly started a debate on whether large virus spreading events. a sustainable ocean-based cine for COVID-19 which has these kinds of promises should be Though the BJP claims to be con- development pathway. keeping an eye on China is a start but India needs to dramatically improve its intelligence Free vaccine? killed over 1.16 million people allowed to be made during elec- cerned about the people of Bihar, Pachu Menon gathering resources and on that front, the collaboration with the US will help tremendous- globally. And several dozen vac- tions. Also, while the BJP is try- in reality, its only concern is win- Margao ly. One thing is certain now, while China might benefit from a less aggressive Democrat- Sir — The announcement of free cine candidates are currently ing to play the COVID card, it ning the elections. Corona vaccine in the poll- undergoing clinical trials. So, if seems to have forgotten to take KV Seetharamaiah Send your feedback to: led US, India is certain to have a permanent ally. India is preparing to be prepared. bound State of Bihar by the BJP and when a vaccine does work, the basic preventive measures Hassan letterstopi- VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Next poll stop POINTCOUNTERPOINT UDDHAV DID NOT SAY A WORD ABOUT THE CONGRESS THOSE WHO ARE RAISING QUESTIONS ABOUT in Tamil Nadu CRITICISING SAVARKAR AND NOW HE HAD TO ADDRESS A US...WHY ARE THEY NOT GIVING THE BHARAT RATNA RALLY FROM SAVARKAR AUDITORIUM. POETIC JUSTICE TO VEER SAVARKAR, THE MENTOR OF HINDUTVA? One thing is for sure, the Sasikala and —MAHARASHTRA BJP SPOKESPERSON —SHIV SENA’S CHIEF SPOKESPERSON Rajinikanth factors will certainly play out in the 2021 elections in the State KESHAV UPADHYE SANJAY RAUT The FCRA fracas

KALYANI SHANKAR When a few entities flout norms, the governmental system reacts by clamping down he ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu (TN) is quietly preparing to face the Assembly elections scheduled for early next year. With with more controls, inspections, reports, which are a hassle for all Tjust a few months left for the polls, the party is sorting out its internal problems by declaring the incumbent Chief Minister E Palaniswami (EPS) as its chief ministerial candidate and sidelining the other claimant and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (OPS). Significantly, the 2021 polls will be the first without the two icons, M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa, and will be a litmus test for the AIADMK and DMK leadership. In fact, none of the two parties has a charismatic leadership and more importantly, no party has ever had a hat-trick so far. Though the fight is between the two major Dravidian parties, there are two X factors. The first is Sasikala Natarajan, companion SUBHASH CHANDRA PANDEY and confidante of Jayalalithaa for years. Sentenced to four years in jail in a disproportionate assets case, she will come out of prison on-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in February 2021. She has enough money and political skills to either play an important role in the development take over the AIADMK or join hands with her nephew TTV Dinakaran. Nof society and a country. In India, too, many NGOs are engaged in implementing Government He has floated an outfit (Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam) of which schemes to help the poor and many of them have Sasikala is the chief. So far Sasikala has kept her cards close to her their own ways of aiding the underprivileged, restor- chest. Chinnamma, as she is affectionately called by her followers, ing human rights or working for the environment Sasikala has many loyalists within the AIADMK, too, as she was a and so on. However, friction between NGOs and major force during Amma’s time. the Government arises when foreign-funded ones Sasikala’s re-entry in the Tamil political scene at this time might venture into prohibited areas like politics and take ruffle many feathers. The only consolation is that as per law she a stand on communal and social disharmony. The cannot contest elections for the next six years. The party backed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), Sasikala soon after the demise of Jayalalithaa but after her sentenc- 1976, was enacted to regulate foreign funding, ing, it united under EPS. The Chief Minister believes that his requiring prior permission or intimation of/to the Government. While retaining the basic framework, Government has managed to deliver on several fronts, including the the Act was rewritten in 2010 and amended in the management of the Coronavirus crisis, and he has strengthened him- last Parliament session in September. The law aimed self within the party and the Government. Second, it is not clear at curbing foreign funding influencing politics, reli- whether Chinnamma will continue to have the same clout in the influ- gious conversions and fomenting strife among com- LIKE ANY ential Thevar community, whom she empowered earlier. Third, Sasikala munities. We are a proud, open democracy. Like any HUMAN could also break the AIADMK and draw the disgruntled elements in human institution, our systems may not be perfect. INSTITUTION, the party to her side. We do have problems to resolve but we don’t need OUR SYSTEMS Fourth, the party faces several other challenges, including anti- foreigners who try to accentuate divisions, disaffec- MAY NOT BE incumbency, internal instability, the absence of a charismatic leader, tion and alienation among people, playing on the PERFECT. and the onslaught of the DMK, which has been painting the EPS insecurities of the wronged, deprived and misguid- tionally guaranteed rights to freedom of Routing of funds through a bank `7.6 lakh. Pruning of intermediation cost ed sections. WE DO HAVE association, expression and assembly. account in the SBI: The new law requires would mean more bang for the buck for Government as weak and a pawn in the hands of Prime Minister The NGOs engaged in “proxy politics” were PROBLEMS TO Plus there were fears that with the foreign contributions to be routed through genuine foreign donors. It will help the Narendra Modi. This is not surprising as the BJP has so far con- unwelcome right from 1976. If they fish in troubled RESOLVE amendments, the Government had a bank account with the SBI in New Delhi. Government to know which foreign trolled the AIADMK Government from Delhi as EPS has a good equa- waters, they will face a pushback. They are free to BUT WE expanded its own discretion, bureaucrat- From there, funds can go to other FCRA donor is funding which Indian NGO. tion with the Centre. The BJP has also worked to keep the party go to undemocratic countries to help their voice- DON’T NEED ic control and oversight with respect to accounts and these must not receive other Intermediary NGOs were an obstruction united in the State. It has no interest in dealing with Sasikala or her less people if they are allowed to operate there. FOREIGNERS the day-to-day functioning of NGOs in funding to avoid mixing of regulated and to this transparency and may be adding nephew and the sudden raid on Sasikala’s property in Poes Garden Specifically, the 1976 Act banned election candidates, WHO TRY TO India and left them vulnerable to parti- unregulated funds. NGOs can continue to the cost. Sub-granting entailed double last month reveals the party’s strategy. Sasikala plans to move into “correspondent, columnist, cartoonist, editor, owner, ACCENTUATE san behaviour and favouritism. While using their preferred bank account after counting of foreign contribution, by the palatial mansion which she is currently constructing opposite printer or publisher of a registered newspaper”, DIVISIONS, basic human rights are assured by India foreign funding inflows pass through this intermediary and final recipient. Who Jayalalithaa’s house in Poes Garden. As many as 64 of her prop- judges and Government/PSU employees, legislators, to everyone, including foreigners, some SBI account. This is a one-time hassle. received what and from which foreign political parties and their office-bearers from DISAFFECTION rights are available only to Indian citizens. NGOs don’t need to come to Delhi. They donor was unclear. Transparency should erties have been attached, too. AND ALIENATION The second unknown factor is the Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. accepting any foreign funds. (The 2010 Act added Foreigners everywhere are expected to can approach the nearest SBI branch. Of be welcomed. Of course, to avoid sudden television and digital media too.) It prohibited AMONG PEOPLE, comply with local laws. Foreign debt, equi- the 21,490 NGOs filing FCRA returns in disruption of fund flow during the pan- Though he is depending on his fan clubs, it is not known whether “organisations of a political nature, not being a polit- PLAYING ty and grants are regulated when they prej- 2018-19, 1,488 were Delhi-registered. As demic, some transition time should be he has the skills to organise and run his proposed party. Though ical party” from accepting any foreign contribution ON THE udicially affect national security, local cul- many as 2,214 NGOs were registered in allowed. wooed equally by the Congress and the BJP, it was only in 2017 directly or indirectly through any proxy without INSECURITIES ture, education, religion and social har- three years between 2017 and 2019. The Non-compliance: The 2010 Act that Rajinikanth announced his intention to launch a political party, prior permission of the Government. OF THE mony. If an NGO indulges in political and SBI is expected to facilitate/fast-track the barred following types of entities from get- ending two decades of suspense. In March he announced that his It allowed non-political entities “having a def- WRONGED, religious activities, it is bound to invite process. The Government may give some ting/renewing FCRA registration: proposed party would contest all 234 seats in the Assembly elec- inite cultural, economic, educational, religious or DEPRIVED AND political backlash. The following amend- transition time so that the fund flow does Fictitious or benami entities; entities tions. Rajinikanth is now focussed on strengthening Rajini Makkal social programme” to receive foreign assistance pro- MISGUIDED ments to the FCRA Act have generated not come to a halt during the current pan- prosecuted or convicted for indulging in Mandrams (a political variant of his fan clubs). vided they register with the Government and keep SECTIONS controversy. demic. activities aimed at religious conversions He also stated that issues such as power-sharing in case of an it informed about its quantum, source, time, pur- Cap on administrative expenses: NGOs can’t be financial intermedi- through inducement or force; prosecut- aries to route foreign contributions: alliance with fellow superstar Kamal Haasan, who had floated his pose, bank account and actual utilisation. But the The 2010 Act stipulated a ceiling of 50 per The ed or convicted for creating communal 2010 Act tightened control on ultimate recipients cent on administrative expenses, which most substantive change in the 2020 tension; found guilty of diversion or misu- Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) last year, would be discussed only of foreign contributions by stipulating that FCRA- can be relaxed with the approval of the amendment is that an FCRA-registered tilisation of funds; engaged in propaga- ahead of the polls. Together, the two superstars would certainly draw registered entities can transfer funds only to other Government. The recent amendment NGO cannot transfer funds to other tion of sedition or advocating violent a huge crowd but their vote-catching capacity is as yet unknown. FCRA-registered/regulated entities. The recent has reduced this 50 per cent to 20 per cent. NGOs. It has to directly spend all foreign methods to achieve its ends; using foreign Rajinikanth has been out of touch with the masses due to the con- 2020 amendment has totally banned transfer of NGOs must seek Government approval funds it receives. Under the 2010 law, such contributions for personal gains or divert- tagion while Kamal’s party got just two per cent votes in the 2019 funds to others. The receiving NGO must spend all to exceed the 20 per cent limit with prop- transfer was permitted to other FCRA- ing for undesirable purposes. Lok Sabha polls and failed to win any seat. Rajinikanth wants to fill foreign contribution itself. It cannot become a dis- er justification (like expenses on a non- registered entities. So bigger NGOs could The Government has strengthened the huge political vacuum left by Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi. “This tributing intermediary. The 1976 Act authorised the recurring event or being advocacy NGOs, act as a funnel to route foreign funds to the mechanism to root out non-compli- is the opportune time to create a movement (to oust the Dravidian Government to deny access to foreign contributions not having projects). NGOs should spend grassroots organisations. Now these larg- ant NGOs. The period of cancellation of behemoths). If not now, it will be never,” he commented some time if it prejudicially affected the sovereignty and integri- more on implementation of projects, help er NGOs will have to re-orient their work- registration has been changed from up to ago. The superstar once declared that he would not project himself ty of India; or public interest; or freedom/fairness poor beneficiaries rather than lavishly ing to start either direct spending or start 180 days to 360 days. The FCRA registra- of election to any legislature; or friendly relations spend on their salaries, office rent, allied connecting foreign donors and FCRA-reg- tions of 14,500 NGOs were cancelled in as the chief ministerial candidate and would prefer to nominate some- with any foreign State; harmony between religious, charges, business class travel, expensive istered grassroots organisations. Foreign five years ending December 2019. These one young for the job in 2021. This clearly shows that he wants to racial, linguistic, regional, social groups, castes or event venues and so on. Only 1,328 NGOs funds will bypass the bank accounts of were mostly duplicate registrations held be a puppeteer. However, many of Rajinikanth’s fans believe in his communities. The term “social” was added in 2010. reported administrative expenses over 20 these intermediary NGOs and go direct- by some NGOs. Failure to file annual famous dialogue from the blockbuster movie Muththu, “Nobody The evolution of the FCRA law clearly shows its basic per cent in 2018-19. ly to the ultimate beneficiary NGOs. returns also invited some cancellations as knows when I will come, how I will come, but I will be there when intent: Foreigners indulging in local politics are not AADHAAR/Passport/Overseas Foreign funds received by NGOs was the case with the crackdown on shell the time comes.” welcome.The legislative intent was to curb foreign Citizenship of India card for key man- totalled `18,337.66 crore in 2016-17, companies. In 2017-18, names of 2.26 lakh The political momentum and regrouping of parties will pick up interference in domestic politics, the media, judi- agerial personnel: The new law requires `19,764.64 crore in 2017-18 and companies were struck off. in the next few weeks. As of now, it will be a huge challenge for ciary and the Government. NGOs to furnish Aadhaar numbers of all `20,011.21 crore in 2018-19. About half When a few entities flout norms, the Rajinikanth to fight the cadre-based Dravidian parties. He might have Critics saw the law as an attempt to clamp down key functionaries while seeking FCRA of 21,490 NGOs filing returns in 2018-19 governmental system reacts by clamping an alliance with the BJP given his Right-wing sympathies. The forth- on political dissent and the religious freedom of peo- registration, renewal of registration or reported nil foreign grants in 2018-19. down with more controls, inspections, ple to preach and of citizens to change their faith prior permission to obtain foreign con- In 2018-19, 4,107 NGOs received reports, which are a hassle for all. But it coming polls in TN will show whether the arithmetic or the chem- if they so wished. There was also criticism that the tribution. For foreigners/OCIs, a copy of `1,768 crore as re-grants from bigger is necessary to keep errant NGOs in line. istry of the players wins. One thing is for sure, the Sasikala and broad, vague restrictions for NGO funding and oper- passport or OCI card will do. This is a NGOs, with a median transfer value of (The writer former Special Secretary, Rajinikanth factors will play out certainly. ations would have a stifling effect on the constitu- one-time requirement. `7.6 lakh. Half of them received less than Ministry of Commerce and Industry) (The writer is a senior journalist) Still awaiting an inclusive election FOREIGN EYE The political participation of divyangs and the elderly remains slim even though 2019 was pitched to be ‘Year of Accessible Elections’ by EC

the first State to go to the polls since booths, help desks, obstacle-free, This has also made them doubly a single proposal. There have been because of varied reasons. Only the enactment of the Rights of wide and levelled pathways to the marginalised and invisible in these glaring differences between the about 28.8 per cent of the divyangs Persons With Disabilities (RPWD) voting compartment and ramps were troubled times. Centre and the States in terms of in the country possess the certificate Act, 2016. Though the Office of the not as per Government regulations. The Accessible India Campaign, coordination, framing and execution of disability, which is required to avail State Commissioner for Persons Previously, too, various States like launched by the Government in of the policies for a barrier-free envi- their rights. As a result of this and with Disabilities has made extensive Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and 2015, attempts to make the overall ronment. Apart from accessibility due to the policy paralysis and inac- NOT A JUST efforts to ensure greater participation Madhya Pradesh failed to organise environment more inclusive for the issues, the differently-abled are sub- cessibility pattern of workplaces, of divyang voters, there have been the voting system for this disadvan- differently-abled. However, the cam- jected to socio-economic, education- only 34 lakh divyangs out of 1.34 THING TO DO some oversights. In Bihar 50 per cent taged segment. paign for equal opportunities and al and political deprivations. crore are employed in the country. The unpredictable American SANTOSH SHIBA of divyangs do not use public trans- Hence, the political participation protection of rights is still unheard The dimension of gender cannot Recently, the Centre asked State BISWAL PARHI port and nearly 70 per cent do not of divyangs and the elderly remains of and unnoticed and has taken a be ignored, too, as 44 per cent of the Governments to make a list of the system of life tenure has led access Government buildings. Only slim even though 2019 was pitched back seat in Government agenda. total divyangs are women with chal- divyangs who are yet to be a part of to four presidents picking six ith Bihar Assembly elec- 40 per cent possess the disability cer- to be the “Year of Accessible The picture remains grim as State lenges. Of this, around 21 per cent the Public Distribution System and or more justices and four tions beginning today, tificate that is required to avail all Elections” by the EC. The REV-UP governments have not shown a good are married and divorce cases remain cover them under the National Food presidents selecting none, as Wpolitical parties have been governmental incentives. This is campaign (Register-Enable-Vote) response. Despite the Accessible high for several reasons. Significantly Security Act, 2013. However, the cal- happened with Jimmy busy wooing voters with major sops. because to procure that certificate, was badly affected and the political India Campaign, accessibility to around 69 per cent of the divyangs lous attitude of the State machinery The BJP’s promise to provide free they have to visit a primary health- rights of the elderly and the divyangs public institutions remained a major reside in rural India. The kind of is quite apparent. Carter. This gives some Coronavirus vaccines to all in poll- care centre, which is usually situat- have been denied. challenge and as of today, several predicament that the differently- There are umpteen cases which presidents too much bound Bihar stirred a political con- ed too far from rural areas. Further, Equity and inclusion remain a Government-run and aided institu- abled face in rural pockets is signif- signal the violation of the human influence on the Supreme troversy and drew the attention of the the job does not get done in one trip distant dream for the differently tions are not disabled-friendly. icant. Yet, this is missing in the main- rights of the disabled. There should Court and others too little. Election Commission of India (ECI). and they have to make frequent vis- abled who constitute 2.21 per cent of If data provided by the stream discourse and warrants be an overhaul of public policy to However, most parties are ignoring its because of the callous attitude of our total population. Now, with the Department of Empowerment of urgent attention. mainstream this marginalised seg- It also leads to justices voters with disabilities. the medical authorities. exercise of social distancing neces- Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD) The United Nations Educational, ment and achieve inclusive develop- remaining on the court when About 13 per cent of the elder- However, Bihar cannot be sin- sitated by the pandemic, meeting the are to be believed, initially out of the Scientific and Cultural Organisation ment. they are unable either ly and divyang voters have decided gled out for such irregularities. Even pressing needs of the elderly and the 1,653 buildings audited by access reveals that 75 per cent of different- (Biswal and Parhi are Assistant physically or mentally to do to opt for the postal ballot drop-off though Delhi saw a rise in the num- divyangs, right from sourcing essen- auditors, State Governments had ly-abled children are deprived of ele- Professors at SIMC and SSBF respec- the job. This must change. and pick-up facility for the first phase ber of divyang and elderly voters in tial supplies to accessing medical sent proposals for only 647. As mentary education. The scene is tively and are working at Symbiosis The NYT of the election. Significantly, Bihar is the last Assembly election, polling treatment, has become problematic. many as 12 cities had not sent even again dismal in higher education International, Pune) ( editorial) VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2020 money 08

Ceat Q2 profit MONEY MATTERS surges four-fold E-commerce firms sell goods worth Maruti, Microsoft develop tech to Rs 182 crore for testing applicants seeking DL PNSn NEW DELHI $4 bn in first week of festive sale he country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki Tyre maker Ceat on Tuesday PNSn NEW DELHI TIndia (MSI) on Tuesday reported over four-fold Smartphones led the sale accounting for said the company in increase in its consolidated E-commerce companies 47 per cent of total festive sales, driven by association with Microsoft net profit to Rs 182.18 crore reported a 55 per cent jump in Research India has developed for the second quarter ended sale goods to USD 4.1 billion new launches and affordable models with a smartphone-based September 30. The company (Rs 29,000 crore) across plat- Rs 1.5 crore worth of smartphones being technology for testing had posted a net profit of Rs forms during the first week sold every minute across online platforms applicants seeking driver's 43.64 crore in the July- (October 15-21) of festive sales, license. The technology - September period previous research firm RedSeer said on in the first week of 2020's festive sales HAMS (Harnessing utomobile for Safety) - has been deployed at fiscal. The tyre maker's rev- Tuesday. Automated Driving Test Centre (ADTC), Dehradun, in association enue from operations during RedSeer, in its report, said ment amongst Indian shop- growth, he added. with the Transport Department, Government of Uttarakhand, MSI the second quarter stood at the comparative number stood pers, where they have been The key factors that major- said in a statement. The technology is being developed and tested Rs 1,978.47 crore as com- at USD 2.7 billion last year. shopping online in big num- ly boosted this year's sale jointly by Maruti Suzuki-promoted Institute of Driving and Traffic pared to Rs 1,691.55 crore. RedSeer in its pre-festive sale every minute across the online Amazon sales (which together bers driven by massive selec- include affordability, mobile Research (IDTR) and Microsoft Research India, it added. "HAMS, Ceat said it has commis- had forecasted that platforms platforms in the first week of accounted for over 90 per cent tion, great prices and the con- phones and tier-II growth developed in partnership with Microsoft Research India, is an sioned the second phase of its will clock USD 4 billion worth 2020's festive sales. of the total online sales during venience and safety of shop- wave. These factors directly important tool to modernise the driving license test in our country. Nagpur-based manufactur- of sales this year. With a high share of tier-II this period), the report said. ping from home," Mrigank resulted in recovery of sales for Starting with ADTC Dehradun, this technology will be introduced in ing facility with effect from Smartphones led the sale and beyond shoppers coming "E-commerce sector has Gutgutia, Director at RedSeer brands and sellers, who have more centres across several states," MSI Advisor Ajay said. August 24. "The plant would accounting for 47 per cent of in this time, Flipkart group exceeded the aggressive fore- Consulting, said. In many been strongly enabled by the be ramped up over a period total festive sales, driven by emerged as overall leader dur- casts we had made a few weeks aspects this is indeed a 'festival online channels, to drive their of time, based on market new launches and affordable ing festive sales week one and before the festive season week of firsts' for Indian e-com- sales growth which was affect- IATO writes to PM Modi for demand and overall capaci- models with Rs 1.5 crore worth accounted for 68 per cent of the 1 started out. This points to a merce which will build a strong ed by the COVID impact on ties," it added. of smartphones being sold total Flipkart group and revival of consumption senti- foundation for its future offline channels, RedSeer said. announcement of SEIS benefits he Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has Trequested Prime Minister RBI asks lending institutions to implement Narendra Modi to announce Granules India to set up Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) benefits for 2019-20 at the earliest. waiver of interest on interest scheme Greenfield facilities in TS All our members are reeling under the financial stress as it PNSn MUMBAI accounts of borrowers by Housing loans, education has become difficult for them PNS n HYDERABAD November 5. loans, credit card dues, auto mulation Facility with a unit to manage anymore and survive without any earnings in the past 7 The Reserve Bank on Tuesday "All lending institutions loans, MSME loans, consumer capacity of 5 billion. months, IATO said in a letter to the PM. "For 2019-20, SEIS has asked all lending institutions, are advised to be guided by the durable loans and consump- Two city-based pharma com- The company plans to not been announced by the government during this difficult time, including non-banking finan- provisions of the Scheme and tion loans are covered under panies- Granules India and invest Rs 300 crores in two whereas our members have already spent the funds for marketing, cial companies, to implement take necessary action within the scheme. Laurus Labs on Tuesday sep- phases of Rs 150 crore each. promotions to compete with our neighbouring countries, the waiver of interest on inter- the stipulated timeline," the As per the scheme, the arately announced major Phase one of the plant is anticipating that SEIS will be given to tour operators," IATO est for loans up to Rs 2 crore RBI said in a notification. lending institutions shall cred- investments in Genome Valley. expected to provide employ- President Pronab Sarkar said. Without the support of SEIS for the six months moratorium The finance ministry had it the difference between com- Granules India said it would ment to about 150 people, it benefits, tour operators shall not be able to perform and compete period beginning March 1, issued the operational guide- pound interest and simple be setting up a facility with a said. Granules India has man- with their neighbouring countries and attract more foreign tourists 2020. lines in the backdrop of the interest with regard to the eli- capacity to manufacture 10 bil- ufacturing sites in eight loca- to India, he added. On October 23, the govern- Supreme Court's direction to gible borrowers in respective lion units of finished dosages tions and presence in 75 coun- ment had announced the implement the interest waiver accounts for the said period at an investment of Rs 400 tries. The company already scheme for grant of ex-gratia scheme. irrespective of whether the crore The proposed unit operates the world's largest payment of difference between between simple interest and The apex court on October borrower fully or partially would generate employment Commercial Pharmaceutical Sensex rallies 377 pts; Kotak compound interest and simple compound interest for the 14, directed the Centre to availed the moratorium on for about 1,600 people, an offi- Formulation Intermediates interest for six months to bor- period between March 1, 2020 implement "as soon as possi- repayment of loan announced cial release from Industries (PFI) Facility at nearby Bank zooms 12 per cent rowers in specified loan to August 31, 2020 by respec- ble" interest waiver on loans of by the RBI on March 27, 2020. Minister K T Rama Raos office Gagillapur. Krishna Prasad accounts. tive lending institutions. up to Rs 2 crore under the RBI The scheme is also applic- said. Chigurupati, Chairman and quity benchmark Sensex The scheme mandates ex- The government had asked moratorium scheme in view of able on those who have not Laurus Labs, a leading ManagingDirector of Granules rallied 377 points on Tuesday, gratia payment to certain cat- the lending institutions to the COVID-19 pandemic say- availed the moratorium research driven Pharmaceut India Ltd, met Rama Rao on Etracking massive buying in egories of borrowers by way of complete the exercise of cred- ing the common man's Diwali scheme and continued with ical Manu facturing Company, Tuesday to formally make this Kotak Mahindra Bank after the crediting the difference iting the amount in the is in the government's hands. the repayment of loans. announced setting up of a for- announcement, it said. lender posted strong quarterly earnings. The 30-share BSE index ended 376.60 points or 0.94 per cent higher at 40,522.10. Similarly, ‘Vedanta’s failed the broader NSE Nifty surged 121.65 points or 1.03 per cent to Vistara to start flights to Bangla from Nov 5 11,889.40. Shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank soared around 12 per cent after the lender reported a 22 per cent growth in consolidated delisting to net profit at Rs 2,947 crore for the July-September quarter. PNSn MUMBAI tional flights, with certain Without denying speculations about a merger with smaller rival restrictions, amidst the weaken holding IndusInd Bank, the private sector lender said the objectives of its Tata-SIA joint venture airline COVID-19 pandemic. recent Rs 7,000-crore capital raising exercise included acquisitions Vistara on Tuesday said it will "We are glad to be able to but added that it will be using the money judiciously. According to Hubilo raises launch flight services to consistently expand our inter- firm's liquidity’ n Emkay Global Financial Services, despite subdued credit growth, Bangladesh from India, start- national network and widen PNS NEW DELHI Kotak Bank reported a strong profit, mainly due to high treasury USD 4.5 mn ing November 5, under the our global presence, despite the gains (including equity) and contained provisions as the bank recently signed air bubble current challenging times," Mining mogul Anil Agarwal- believes that it is well guarded for the incoming asset quality stress. agreement between the two Vistara CEO Leslie Thng said. led Vedanta Resources Ltd's from Lightspeed countries. bubble pact. Vistara will oper- using the airline's Airbus "There is significant pent up (VRL) failed attempt to take PNSn NEW DELHI Vistara's announcement ate special, non-stop flights A320neo aircraft, as part of the demand for air travel between full ownership of its profitable comes a day after budget car- between Delhi and Bangla- bilateral 'transport bubble' India and Bangladesh, and the operating subsidiary Vedanta Sharing best practices among SCO Hubilo, a global virtual rier SpiceJet said it will oper- desh's capital city, Dhaka, from formed between India and resumption of flights brings Ltd will weaken liquidity, events platform, has raised ate flights to Dhaka and port November 5, the airline said in Bangladesh, it said. relief to the traders, business Moody's Investors Service members to help startups: Goyal USD 4.5 million (about Rs city Chittagong from India a release. The services will be Air bubble agreement communities and other regu- said on Tuesday giving rea- haring best practices, 33.2 crore) in funding, led from November 5, using bilat- operated on Thursdays and between two countries helps lar travellers in the two coun- sons for it placing VRL's rat- knowledge and engaging by venture capital firm eral traffic rights under the air Sundays between the two cities, airlines to operate interna- tries," Thng added. ing under review for down- Sinvestors from the Lightspeed. grade. Earlier this month, Shanghai Cooperation Marquee tech angels, VRL did not get the manda- Organisation member nations including Girish Mathru tory shares from the public to will help strengthen startup bootham (CEO Gold declines delist Mumbai-listed Vedanta ecosystem, Commerce and Freshworks), Nishant Rao Resumption of mining in Goa Ltd (VDL). Industry Minister Piyush Goyal (ex-CEO LinkedIn India), Rs 137 amid "Without operations of its said on Tuesday. Launching the Jonathan Boutelle (Co- own, VRL – as the holding India-SCO Startup Forum, he said creativity, innovation and founder, Slideshare), and company – needs to refinance disruption will be the new mandate in the emerging future.The Abinash Tripathy (CEO to give fillip to state economy tepid demand debt maturities at a time of n minister said the new unique concepts that startups come up with Helpshift) also participated PNS NEW DELHI tight capital market liquidity, will get a much larger engagement through this forum."Sharing our n in the seed funding round, PNS NEW DELHI putting undue pressure on best practices, knowledge, engaging corporates and investors from Hubilo said in a statement Gold prices in the national key subsidiaries to upstream all the member nations, monetising and mobilising capital, setting late Monday night. The Goa Chamber of capital dropped Rs 137 to Rs cash," says Kaustubh Chau- up incubators, providing exposure and scale with market access The company, which Commerce and Industry 51,108 per 10 gram amid bal, Moody's Vice President will certainly help the worthy ideas of our startups' innovations," started its journey amidst (GCCI) on Tuesday made a rupee appreciation and sub- and Senior Credit Officer. Goyal said.SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) members are the COVID crisis in April, case for the resumption of dued demand, according to The takeover would have China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan has grown over 40X organ- mining in the state, saying it HDFC Securities. significantly improved the and Uzbekistan.He added that this forum is an opportunity for all ically and is projected to will give much needed fillip to The precious metal had holding company VRL's cash the member nations to share and learn from their experiences. exceed USD 10 million in the state's economy in form closed at Rs 51,245 per 10 flow and liquidity. booking run rate and host royalty and taxes and also gram in the previous trade. over one million attendees prove to be a viable source of Silver, however, rose by Rs in the next few months, it livelihood for the people in 475 to Rs 62,648 per kilogram added. these trying times. from Rs 62,173 per kilogram The USD 800 billion The prolonged economic generating sector for the state, adding that it is estimated by in the previous trade. "Gold CEO: Dubai airport preps for global events industry was slowdown followed by the has all but dried up and inflows various agencies that the state's prices in India traded under one of the hardest hit by Covid has adversely affected of visitors are at a standstill, the tourism industry -- which is pressure as spot gold prices COVID-19 but organisers almost all the sectors of the GCCI said. This has caused the second largest revenue for 24 karat in Delhi were possible ‘slow’ virus recovery are migrating online rapid- state economy, it said. Mining huge discomfort and financial earner in Goa -- has lost about weak by Rs 137 on rupee ly and also expanding their is at a standstill and tourism, distress to the state and its peo- Rs 1,000 crore worth of busi- appreciation and subdued attendee base. which was the highest revenue ple, the industry body said ness because of the lockdown. physical demand," Patel said. PNSn DUBAI

Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for interna- tional travel, is getting busier. Diversified product portfolio to reduce virus But it's a long way from what it once was amid the coron- avirus pandemic as it pre- pares for a possible ”extended, slowdown impact on chemical players: Icra slow recovery,” its CEO told The Associated Press. PNSn MUMBAI of most incumbents is support- Due to the weak demand After long-haul carrier ed by their large size, strong scenario, the global industrial Emirates drastically cut its With most basic chemical and balance sheets, healthy liquid- production is likely to ebb in flights in March and slowly petrochemical players having a ity and strong financial flexibil- 2020, before it witnesses a rise resumed its routes, passenger “What we have to do is take the wider Middle East, passen- diverse range of end-user ity," he added. The global in 2021, Icra added. numbers at the mammoth air- appropriate measures to con- ger numbers this year are industries, the impact of chemical industry has been For some basic chemicals port serving East-West travel trol and manage the risk, expected to reach only 60 mil- COVID-19 slowdown is likely dealt a series of blows from clo- like caustic soda, soda ash, have crept up to over 1 million which actually are acceptable. lion, down from 203 million in to be moderated, ratings sures related to COVID-19 methanol, among others, Icra a month — just below 15% of I mean, life is full of risk man- 2019, according to the agency Icra said in a report. pandemic, demand destruction expects that volumes are like- what they were a year ago, agement. It's not all full of risk International Air Transport While the industry may face and logistical challenges, the ly to be impacted by 300-500 CEO Paul Griffiths said. elimination," Griffiths told the Association. That's only 30% of near-term headwinds, the report said. The severity varies basis points (bps) following the To boost those numbers, AP in an interview Monday. last year's numbers. The recov- medium to long-term credit as consuming sectors such as weak demand scenario. Griffiths is urging countries to “Surely the same should apply ery may take years. By 2021, outlook remains stable for the automotive and construction "Margins will be impacted by move away from mandatory to the virus. We need to get it the trade group hopes to see 90 industry, Icra said. have been majorly impacted, a decline in capacity utilisation quarantines on arriving pas- under control to minimize the million travelers in the "Credit profiles of most of while food packaging, pharma, levels resulting in lower absorp- sengers and toward the strat- risk of infection. Mideast, still drastically lower our rated basic chemical and sanitary and medical applica- tion of fixed costs and an egy embraced by Dubai. That "And that can be done with than 2019. In order to get pas- petrochemical players are tions are witnessing a demand increase in overheads such as includes aggressive coron- some of the measures that sengers flying before a vaccine expected to remain resilient in tions of these chemicals and Ratings Ankit Patel said. surge, primarily due to stock- freight costs this fiscal...," Icra avirus testing before departure, we've got available to us with- is widely available, the IATA is 2020-21, supported by the manageable leveraging levels," "Despite the pronounced piling, increase in delivery ser- Ratings Senior Vice President followed by mandatory mask- out prolonging the social and calling for mass, rapid testing diversification of products in Icra Ratings Vice President decline in revenues and mar- vices, and high healthcare- and Group Head – Corporate wearing on aircraft and testing economic damage that is cur- of passengers rather than quar- their portfolio, wide applica- and Co-Head – Corporate gins in FY21, the credit profile focused activities. Ratings, K Ravichandran said. on arrival. rently being inflicted.” Across antines by countries. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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I ensure content that you can watch with family: Books that spotlight children's PRAJAKTA mental health ouTube sensation and influencer plans and stuck with it, but when my plan A did- Prajakta Koli, popularly known for n’t work out and I took a leap of faith and start- n these unprecedented times, when isolation, videos she creates for her channel ed creating content I decided to go with the flow fatigue, gloom and the fear of losing a MostlySane, says that at no point and take on each day as it comes. But there def- beloved has also come to grip children, tak- Y would she want her viewers to put on initely will be more acting and writing in the ing care of their mental health is of paramount their headphones or pause her videos future. I importance. if someone older walked into the room. The 27- Here’s a list of books that address the var- year-old has become a top YouTuber with over Q: The pandemic brought with it many hard- ious emotions children struggle with, and can be com- 5.74 million subscribers as on October 1, 2020. ships, but also a lot of content inspiration. panions to them during the hard times. In a candid interview with IANSlife, Koli shares Please share about both in your work’s more about her process of content creation and context. ‘The Room on the Roof’ by Ruskin Bond lockdown inspiration for her channel. A: When the lockdown started my A classic coming-of-age story, which has held gener- Read excerpts: biggest fear was how will I still keep ations of readers spellbound! Rusty, a sixteen-year-old putting out content as I was so used Anglo-Indian boy, is orphaned and has to live with his Q: What kind of content do you think works best to working with my team and English guardian in the with Indian viewers? Walking the tightrope relied on them heavily. Luckily, claustrophobic European between dumbing-down content and refining things worked out and I was able part in Dehra Dun. your content with time, how do you find a com- to maintain my weekly release Unhappy with the strict mon denominator? schedule. With the lockdown I ways of his guardian, Rusty A: Any piece of content that people can relate and got more time to think about runs away from home to identify to is what works the best. It is not some- new content and implement live with his Indian friends. thing you will get your pulse on from the moment them which people loved so I Plunging for the first time you start creating content, however, through trial am thankful in a way that the into the dream-bright and error you will eventually get an understand- lockdown happened and I world of the bazaar, Hindu ing of content and how people will react to it. could churn out more con- festivals and other aspects Audience behaviour is extremely dynamic in our tent pieces than I would of Indian life, Rusty is country and you will never really know what is have otherwise. enchanted, and is lost going to work for sure. Over time however, you forever to the prim pro- get a fair idea of what direction works best for Q: How has your audience prieties of the European your target audience. changed during the lock- community. Written down, since most when the author was Q: While we’re at it, please share how you shape YouTubers registered a himself seventeen, this your content keeping in mind the region, since manifold increase in moving story of love everyone from Mumbaikars to the Indian dias- views. and friendship, with a pora watches you? A: Well, the audiences new introduction and illustrations will be enjoyed A: I keep a diary with me where I add things that haven’t diversified that by a whole new generation of readers. I find funny or humorous in everyday life situ- much since the lock- ations and keep building on those ideas. When down; it is just the audi- ‘Who Stole Bhaiya’s Smile?’ by Sanjana Kapur I usually script my videos I ensure I add ence behaviour has instances and situations that happen to every fam- changed wherein the Bhaiya does not feel like playing these days. Could it ily and not something that is region specific. Also, viewers have started con- be because of his new monster friend Dukduk, who is the language of delivery plays a very important suming more content on always hanging around him. No one in the family takes role when making content. the internet than com- Bhaiya seriously. But Chiru knows there is more than pared to pre-lockdown. what meets the eye. A story about the lingering effects Q: If you had to name the three must-have ingre- of depression. The book is illustrated by Sunaina dients in a Prajakta Koli video. Q: Your thoughts on mal- Coelho. A: One thing I ensure is that I create content that practices like buying views on you can watch with your family. At no point YouTube, which must be a ‘Hearts Do Matters’ by Anita Myers would I want my viewers to put on their head- fair platform. What the world needs now in these times is love. phones or pause it if their parents or someone A: Major platforms like ‘Hearts Do Matter’ supports children and adults through elder walked into the room. Second, I like my Instagram, Facebook, the losses and grief in their life. It teaches us that even videos to be as relatable as possible. And third, YouTube allow you to boost when loved ones cannot be with us, we can feel their pres- is to try and make new ideas come to life every your posts and videos to reach When the lockdown started my biggest fear was how will I still keep putting out content as I was ence in our hearts. The new release is a beautiful picture week. a wider audience, this is legit- so used to working with my team and relied on them heavily. Luckily, things worked out and I book about a little girl who has a very special relation- imate and doesn’t violate any ship with her mother. Her mother promised she would Q: You’re diversifying your mediums, and your norms of social media, any was able to maintain my weekly release schedule. With the lockdown I got more time to think always be with her, and she shows in the book that she audience is loving that. What are your plans other means of getting views about new content and implement them which people loved so I am thankful in a way that the kept her promise in the most loving way. ahead? should not be encouraged or lockdown happened and I could churn out more content pieces than I would have otherwise. A: I have been someone who has always made indulged in.

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Vijayawada Wednesday October 28 2020 what’s brewing? An actor must be Javicia Leslie's first thick-skinned: Kriti look as Batwoman out ctress Javicia Leslie has stepped into the suit of Batwoman, and she is loving it. Two first-look images of the Batwoman suit a redesign have been released, around actress Leslie’s character Ryan Wilder, reports variety.com. Leslie takes over the starring role in the second sea- KHARBANDA son of Batwoman following the exit of Ruby Rose. Season two will see Ryan Wilder initially don the suit worn by Kate Kane (Rose), iving up and sitting back has never regions. “It is all about the the people you work but later she will redesign the suit. been an option for actor Kriti with. I have had good and bad experiences “I love the fact that Ryan is becoming her own Batwoman Kharbanda who insists that as an actor everywhere. There is never — it’s her style, her swag, and her moment. I felt it was impor- it is important to be thick-skinned in a guarantee that if you are tant that viewers could tell by the silhouette that Batwoman g order to survive. Adding that for an working within a particular region or with a pro- was a Black girl. With the form-fitting suit and beautiful actor, there are always enough people duction house, everything will be smooth or bad. Afro, we definitely nailed it,” Leslie said. to put him/her down, but very few who will moti- For me, it has only been about personal growth, The new outfit was conceptualised by Maya Mani vate, she says, “You should be your biggest cheer- no matter which language I have worked in. How while Janice Workman crafted the wig and Cory leader. The moment you give up on yourself, the I used to understand and respond to a situation Idris Elba banned Roberts worked on make-up. Mani said the design world will refuse to help. And when one decides — I wouldn’t react the way I did five years ago, is meant to highlight Leslie’s physical athleticism not to, nothing in the world can break you. Before considering one matures with age.” and offer novelty to the new character. my big hit, people would say, ‘she won’t last’. Excited about the kind of cinema being made from boxing by “As Batwoman, Javicia Leslie not only However, I refused to pay any heed to by a newer crop of directors working on a brings a fresh perspective, but physical that, and focussed on the positives smaller budget and willing to experiment strength to the role. It was important for — there were many still willing to with narratives, the actor who starred in mother, wife the new suit to define Javicia’s command- put money on me. Then came films like Veerey Ki Wedding and ing presence while showcasing her the life changing hit. But it hap- Pagalpanti says she is always on a look- ctor Idris Elba, who trained athleticism and allowing her the free- pened to me only because I out for roles that pose new challenges. to be a pro kickboxer back dom to express the physical nature didn’t give up and kept going.” “So many talented people coming in 2017, shared that his of Batwoman, all while looking Kharbanda who will be from across the country are com- mother Eve and wife ultra-cool in the process,” said seen in Bejoy Nambiar’s Taish ing forward with novel stories. I a Sabrina have told him to cut Mani. along with Pulkit Samrat, would love to be part of those the nonsense out when he Leslie is the first Black releasing on October 29 on tales.” proposed making a movie on fighting. woman to portray a live- Zee 5, says that the director As one witnesses major Talking to actor Matthew action version of the managed to bring out the films being released on OTT McConaughey on a streaming website superhero on TV or best in her and the role was platforms, Kharbanda says that Fane, Elba said, “I really did think about film. both challenging and while an actor would love a the- developing an idea (for a film) around intense. “It is unlike atre release considering the an ageing fighter, which means I will anything I have experience it offers to audi- get back into the ring.” done before. ences, in times like these, pre- He said that his wife was not Taish has intro- mieres on digital platforms impressed with the idea and neither was duced me to a are understandable. “Well, if his mum, reports femalefirst.co.uk. very different theatre releases are not hap- “They are like, Cut that nonsense side of my act- pening, this cannot mean out.” ing abilities. that we would stop working. Elba says the idea of going back to Working on Also, it makes all the sense to fighting excited him. “But I don’t need this film has support the producer if he to fight some kid again.” taught me sev- decides that the future of the Elba has been putting his boxing eral things film is on an OTT platform.” skills to good use by teaching young- which I would For someone who does not sters how to box, to turn them away like to imbibe mind spending time at home, from knife crime for his series Idris and utilize the lockdown was not really Elba’s Fight School. while work- brutal. ing on other “I am glad that I projects too.” managed to learn several Expecting new things during that time that the film including playing the piano. omedian Kapil Sharma is no Asked how he deals with trolls, Kapil will precipi- The idea is to constantly stranger to online hate, but he told IANS, “My sole focus is to provide tate more think ahead. The lock- Kapil says he does not pay much non-stop laughter to all my fans and I work, the down taught me to prior- attention to trolls because he believe in making world a better and light actor who itize my c believes in making the world place with my jokes. I don’t pay much made her act- physical and mental Sharma: I a better place with his jokes. attention to trolls.” ing debut in health. We now know not Recently, #BoycottKapilSharmaShow In fact, he is currently enjoying his cur- 2009 with the to take anything for don't pay trended on Twitter as netizens were not rent phase. Last year, he became a dad Telugu film granted.” too thrilled about one of the show’s seg- and now he is associated with a show for Boni and has All set to start shoot- ments featuring Kiku Sharda and kids. worked in ing for much Krushna Abhishek. “I am extremely blessed. Each day Kannada, Hindi her next film 14 Phere to A while ago, a netizen attacked Kapil offers something new. Even before par- and Telugu lan- be directed by Devanshu on Twitter for not putting up anything enthood, I always wished to do some- guage films Singh, Kharbanda adds, attention regarding the late actor Sushant Singh thing for kids. Hence, you could see the does not really “I have also signed Rajput. Though he shut down the troll kid avatar on The Kapil Sharma Show. But see any drastic something else, which in his own style, it’s not always that you yes, I will try and do more for kids, and contrasts should be announced to trolls see him reacting to all the negative com- The Honey Bunny Show With Kapil between the by the last week of ments coming his way. Sharma is a good start,” he said. industries in different November.” FUN

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Chris (Gayle) makes the We are still very happy, we are Our batsmen got out early to It's so hard when you are away DUGOUT game so easy and I told him still very clear and we have some good balls. I think in the from your family. With the that you should never retire. nothing that we have to change middle overs, we were still bubble, you don't have the close MOTION PICTURE I've never seen him struggle, drastically, it is just that on one going well with 92/3 but after ones. The kind of toughness and he's probably the day the opposition played better Morgan's wicket, we just lost Mandeep has shown has greatest T20 player ever than you momentum rubbed off on other boys as well Rashid's magical spell powers Mumbai, RCB aim to secure play-off berth SRH to 88-run win over Delhi PTI n ABU DHABI MATCHES 26 Along with stand-in cap- SRH skipper David Warner, who turns 34 on Tuesday, poses for MUMBAI INDIANS 16 tain Kieron Pollard (214 photo with Priyam Garg and Abhishek Sharma @SunRisers ohit Sharma is likely to ROYAL CHALLENGERS 10 runs) and Krunal Pandya (85 Openers Warner (66) & Saha (87) add 107 for the opening wicket Rmiss his third game in a runs), he can take any attack row when Mumbai Indians face Royal to cleansers and their hard-hitting Challengers Bangalore here on ability could prove to be the difference Wednesday with both teams aiming to between the two sides. secure their spot in the IPL play-offs. Mumbai bowlers would be more While Mumbai are sitting on top than keen to forget the hammering they of the table despite their eight-wicket received from Rajasthan’s Ben Stokes hammering by Rajasthan Royals with and Sanju Samson. 14 points, Virat Kohli-led RCB too Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah remain on 14 following their loss to have been lethal both at front and at the Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. death, accounting for 33 wickets A win for either side on amongst themselves. For the third Wednesday should be enough to take pacer spot, MI could choose between it to the play-offs. James Pattinson and Nathan Coulter Rohit’s fitness has become a sub- Nile. Shahbaz Nadeem celebrates after taking wicket of Marcus Stoinis IPLT20.com ject of unwanted attention ahead of the For RCB, Kohli (415 runs) would game. Having missed the last two like to continue his splendid run in the laid the base for Sunriser’s huge the bowlers, Saha played the games due to a hamstring injury, tournament. Australian Aaron Finch total, the highest score in Dubai second fiddle to perfection. Mumbai Indians skipper returned to (236 runs), young Devdutt Padikkal this season, while Manish The Australian celebrated his the nets on Monday, a day when he (343 runs) and AB de Villiers (324 Pandey (44 off 31balls) provid- 34th birthday with a half-cen- was not named in the India squad for runs) need to be more consistent and ed the final flourish in the tury off just 25 balls, hitting the Australia series. support their skipper. team’s must-win game. two sixes and eight fours at There is still no con- De Villiers has shown time and Sent in to bat, both Warner the Dubai International clusive update on his again, why he is regarded as one of the and Saha went after the Delhi Stadium. fitness from either best T20 batsmen by turning the bowlers from the word go. Fully To Delhi’s relief Mumbai Indians or clock back on few occasions. If the capitalising on the field restric- Ravichandran Ashwin (1/35) the BCCI. RCB top-order fires in unison, tions, the duo smashed bound- broke the 107-run opening In Rohit’s absence, then they can pummel the MI aries (11 fours and two sixes) stand in the 10th over as he Mumbai would persist attack into submission. every over to collect 77-runs in dismissed danger man with both Saurabh The likes of Chris Morris, Sunrisers Hyderabad openers David Warner and Wriddhiman Saha IPLT20.com the first six overs, the best Warner, who was caught at Tiwary and Ishan Kishan, Moeen Ali and Gurkeerat Poweplay figures of the season. extra cover by Axar Patel. who has played some scintil- Mann, who form the lower- PTI n DUBAI Hyderabad posted a mammoth In the sixth over, Warner With Warner gone, Saha lating knocks. middle order, can also chip 219 for two against Delhi smashed the tournament’s lead- hammered the Capitals Quinton De Kock (374 in with useful cameos. riddhiman Saha Capitals in the Indian Premier ing wicket-taker Kagiso Rabada bowlers all around the park. runs) had a rare failure against But for the southern team stamped his class with League here on Tuesday. (0/54) for four boundaries and The wicketkeeper batsman Rajasthan and he would be there is injury scare on the Wa 45-ball 87 while cap- Warner (66), who looked in a six, helping the Sunrisers reached his fifty in style with keen to make an impact. bowling front with pacer tain David Warner hit a quick- great nick, and Saha, playing his reach 100 runs in just 8.4 overs. a boundary. He plundered 12 Kishan (298 runs) and Navdeep Saini suffering a split fire half-century as Sunrisers second game of the season, Till Warner was taking on fours and two sixes before Suryakumar Yadav (283 webbing. There is no clarity on pacer Anrich Nortje (1/37) runs) are among the leading run- his participation for the game dismissed him in the 15th scores who can go on the offen- against Mumbai. over. sive against any attack. In case he misses, Chris Pandey and Kane The six-hitting prowess of Morris and Mohammad Siraj AB de Villiers has decided to skip Big Bash League this year due Gayle is greatest T20 player: Mandeep Williamsion (11 not out) con- Hardik Pandya (224 runs) was on would need to shoulder greater to the Covid-19 pandemic & the upcoming birth of his third child tinued the assault on a listless display in the RR game, when he responsibility along with Isuru PTI n SHARJAH Delhi bowling unit. plundered seven maximums. Udana.

ings XI Punjab opener Mandeep Singh, who Kis grieving the loss of his father, was in awe of Chris Gayle’s power-hitting against Kolkata Knight Riders, and described the Jamaican as the Feels surreal, says Chakravarthy “greatest T20 player” of the game. Casing 150 on Monday night, Gayle, who was overlooked and was also ill in the first phase of the IPL, showed why he is called the Universe Boss on his surprise India call-up during his innings of 51 off 29 balls. Gayle’s and Mandeep, who anchored the chase PTI n SHARJAH “My basic goal was to play in and lows — last year, I didn’t get with an unbeaten 66 off 56 balls, shared 100 runs the team regularly and perform many chances and I injured in 10.1 overs to help KXIP jump to the fourth spot t feels surreal,” said the archi- and contribute to their wins. myself, I’m grateful for making a by registering their fifth win on the trot. “Itect-turned-mystery spinner Hopefully I’ll be able to do the comeback this year,” he said. “Chris (Gayle) makes the game so easy and Varun Chakravarthy after he got same for India. I am not very “I have been working hard, but I told him that you should never retire. I’ve never a maiden India call-up for the T20 active on social media and I the motivation and faith has come seen him struggle, and he’s probably the greatest series in Australia following his have to thank the selectors from a lot of people around me,” T20 player ever,” Mandeep said after the eight- exploits for Kolkata Knight Riders for keeping their faith in Varun had said at the post-match wicket win over KKR here. in the ongoing IPL. me. I don’t really have presentation after the game against POINTS TABLE Gayle was adjudged man-of-the-match for his Mayank Agarwal. The 29-year-old, who only words.” Capitals. whirlwind knock, his second fifty in five match- He made a quick 17 against Sunrisers started taking his spin bowling Varun took a five- “Around 2015, when I was not P W L NRR PTS es. Hyderabad but on Monday he stayed till the end seriously in 2018, said he was not wicket haul against making a lot of money (the 1 14 “Like I said, he should never retire, he’s always to take the team through. expecting to be picked in the Delhi Capitals earli- switch from being an archi- MI 11 7 4 +1.252 in great touch. I’ve been lucky that I’ve played with “I opened in the last game as well, they want- national team. He has played only er in the competi- tect to becoming a crick- 2 RCB 11 7 4 +0.092 14 the likes of Chris Gayle, AB (de Villiers), (Adam) ed me to have a go in the first six overs,” Mandeep 12 T20s and featured in a lone tion, forcing the eter), was freelancing and 3 14 Gilchrist, Virat Kohli... said. First-Class game. national selectors wasn’t able to meet my DC 12 7 5 +0.030 “I started with Chris Gayle in KKR in 2010. “I told (skipper) KL Rahul that let me play my “After the match got over I got to take notice. needs, I thought I would 4 KXIP 12 6 6 -0.049 12 I’ve been very fortunate to know him as a friend. game, even if I take a few balls, I know I have the to know (of my selection into the “I pretty much do something different, 5 12 He’s so humble, down-to-earth,” Mandeep said. belief that I can win games for the team. That’s Indian team). I keep using the started my spin that’s when I turned to KKR 12 6 6 -0.479 Mandeep has shown exceptional mental what I did. same word again and again, it feels bowling in 2018, cricket. 6 SRH 12 5 7 +0.396 10 toughness by staying back in the UAE despite los- “I took some balls initially, but even in the surreal,” he told BCCI.Tv after the that’s when I got my “I still do it, I like that as 7 10 ing his father and was given the responsibility of middle overs, I was thinking that if I bat till the game against Kings XI Punjab on breakthrough in well (being an architect),” he RR 12 5 7 -0.505 opening the innings in the absence of an injured end I will win this game for the team,” he said. Monday night. TNPL, it’s been high had said. 8 CSK 12 4 8 -0.602 8 Roma end Milan’s perfect start Deadly duo does it again Aguero could be out Pak to tour SA AP n MILAN Milan was without goal- for a month: Pep keeper Gianluigi Son nets from Kane’s assist as Spurs win against Burnley AFP n MANCHESTER C Milan’s perfect start to Donnarumma and winger Jens Athe Serie A season ended Petter Hauge after both players AP n BURNLEY where we’ve been so close for anchester City striker in April: PCB with a 3-3 draw against Roma tested positive for the coron- so many years and I think the MSergio Aguero will be out but the Rossoneri still moved avirus and Donnarumma was he partnership between additions this season have for perhaps as much as a month, PTI n KARACHI two points clear of Napoli and missed when Deko made it 1- THarry Kane and Son given us more leaders on the coach Pep Guardiola told a Pak, Zim squads Sassuolo. 1. Heung-min is developing into pitch and made us more expe- press conference in Marseille on akistan will tour South Roma defender Marash Reserve keeper Ciprian the most prolific in Premier rienced.” Monday. PAfrica in April next year Kumbulla on Monday Tatarusanu failed to bat away a League history. Burnley is stuck on one City will be without the for a limited over series, get all clear equalised six minutes from corner, allowing the ball to Son headed in from Kane’s point. Argentine on Tuesday against including three One-Day Rawalpindi: All 107 Covid- time following an unintended reach Deko, who leaped over flick-on to secure a 1-0 win at Marseille in the Champions internationals, which is part of 19 tests conducted on assist from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alessio Romagnoli for a head- Burnley on Monday, making it WEST BROM WINLESS League. the ICC men’s World Cup Zimbabwe and Pakistan who was trying to clear a cor- er by the far post. the 29th time they have com- West Bromwich is still Aguero, who had just Super League, the country’s players, support staff and ner and instead redirected the Saelemaekers scored bined for a goal. It was the searching for its first win but returned from injury, suffered a cricket board (PCB) said on match officials have returned ball toward the far post where Milan’s second after the break ninth time in six league match- Karlan Grant did rescue a third muscle problem in the Premier Tuesday. negative ahead of the limit- Kumbulla rushed forward to following strong work down es this season alone. point of the season by equaliz- League draw at West Ham on Pakistan will also play ed-overs series starting later pound it in. the left flank and an expert “They are top players but ing for a 1-1 draw at Brighton. Saturday. three T20 internationals dur- this week, the Pakistan Roma is ninth, five points cross from Leão. close friends,” Tottenham man- Brighton took the lead five “We knew he wasn’t in the ing the tour, which was earli- Cricket Board said on behind Milan. Veretout equalised for ager Jose Mourinho said. “No minutes before halftime when best condition,” Guardiola said. er scheduled to be held in Tuesday. Edin Deko and Jordan Roma with a penalty in the jealousy.” an attempted clearance from “When you are out four or five September/October this year The tests were conduct- Veretout, with a penalty, 71st following a debatable Only Frank Lampard and the team threw away winning Branislav Ivanovic rebounded months for a knee injury you but had to be deferred due to ed on Monday as part of the also scored for Roma. foul from Ismaël Bennacer. Didier Drogba have linked up positions in stoppage time in off Jake Livermore and into the always have the risk when you the rising Covid-19 cases in PCB’s COVID-19 protocols Ibrahimovic scored Ibrahimovic then thought for more more goals — 36 — two matches. back of the net. come back of injuries.” South Africa. for the bilateral series. twice for Milan, which he had sealed victory with a in the Premier League during Tottenham, which didn’t But West Brom’s second- “It will be 10-15 days min- “The Pakistan Cricket All players, officials and also got a goal from penalty in the 79th follow- their time at Chelsea. manage a shot on target in the half pressure paid off when imum. If it is longer it will be Board today confirmed the staff have moved into a hub Alexis Saelemaekers ing an equally dubious Moments before setting first half at Burnley, moved up Grant turned a ball from three weeks to a month. I don’t men’s national team will tour in a five-star hotel in with Rafael Leão foul by Gianluca up the only goal at Turf Moor, to fifth in the standings and Callum Robinson past goal- know.” South Africa in April 2021 for Islamabad, the PCB said, setting up two of Mancini. But the Kane cleared off the line to didn’t even need Gareth Bale keeper Mat Ryan in the 83rd Guardiola said he wants three One-Day Internationals, and “are now allowed to the Rossoneri’s Swedish superstar was deny Burnley defender James being deployed from the minute to clinch the point. “Sergio to come back when he which will be part of the ICC interact with each other and scores. to blame for the final Tarkowski. bench. Grant joined West Brom has fully recovered. We miss him Men’s Cricket World Cup move freely within the bio- Ibrahimovic goal from Kumbulla, While Spurs secured a “We’ve dropped points from Huddersfield in the off- a lot. What he has done for this Super League, and as many secure bubble.” AP needed only one who also scored third league away win thanks where we shouldn’t have this season after netting 19 goals in club is extraordinary, he is a City T20 Internationals,” PCB said touch to find the net the winner in to Son’s 10th goal in nine season so we’ve still got a lot to the second-tier Championship legend.” in a statement. Zimbabwe for two Tests and following Leão’s pass Roma’s 2-1 come- games in all competitions, the learn, but nights like this will last season. Brazilian Gabriel Jesus is “Pakistan has now agreed three T20Is. The schedule of over the top less than back win at Young Boys in home form has let them down. definitely give us that confi- Brighton is two points bet- also absent, but Guardiola said to fulfil its Future Tour both the series will be two minutes in at the the Europa League last Only two points have been col- dence,” Kane said. ter off than West Brom with he did not regret not recruiting Programme (FTP) commit- announced in due course,” it San Siro. week. lected in North London after “We’re just at the stage five points. a striker in the transfer window. ment prior to visiting added. 12

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ctor Rajasekhar, who has been bat- Rajasekhar's a tling COVID-19, is Nithya to headline a doing better. Citi Neuro Centre, condition improves which has been treating him for the past 10 days, on Tuesday said that he has been weaned off non-invasive ven- Telugu web series tilatory support in the ICU. He received plasma therapy and NAGARAJ GOUD locked recently but the cytosorb device therapy as a writing team will part of his ongoing treatment, go through it once the hospital informed. fter receiving rich again before the team The hospital added that the accolades for her turn swings into full-fledged actor’s clinical condition “is in Amazon Prime’s pre-production.” better”. “He is responding to Breathe: Into the The source adds that treatment and continues to be A Shadows, Nithya the show will mark the closely monitored by our clin- Menen is set for directorial debut of cin- ical team,” a statement from another show with the streaming ematographer/short film- the hospital read. giant. This time around though, maker Gomtesh Upadhye. The actor’s wife Jeevitha, the show will mark her digital “He is directing who has been admitted to the debut in Telugu, we’ve learnt it from a story of well-known same hospital for COVID-19, exclusively. According to a well- writer Balabhadrapatruni was discharged last Saturday placed source, the show will be Ramani. The project is set after her latest test proved to produced by Swapna Dutt, while in the Godavari belt and the be negative. actor-turned-filmmaker Avasarala team will be undertaking a recce In a career spanning more Srinivas is acting as the showrun- shortly to finalise the locations. than 35 years, Rajasekhar, ner. The music director and known for his angry young The source says, “Swapna cinematographer are yet to be man image and forthright briefed the show's idea to Nithya confirmed, so is the support- nature, has been part of and the actress loved it. It is ing cast. Swapna is look- memorable films like family drama interspersed ing to start the pro- Prathighatana, with humour, highlighting the duction in December Vandemataram, Ankusham, intricacies of relationships and or in January and Magaadu, Anna, Maa middle-class values. It will wrap it up in one- Annayya and Simharasi spread over eight episodes, with go,” the source among others. His last film each episode running into 25 concludes. was Prasanth Varma’s Kalki, minutes. The script has been which underperformed at the box-office. He will be next seen in the Telugu remake of Malayalam hit Joseph. Akasaam Nee Haddhu Ra is very close to my heart: Suriya ctor-producer Suriya says his upcoming Soorarai Pottru (Akasaam Nee Haddhu Ra in Telugu) is a spe- cial one, and the makers want to give the message that nothing can stop you from chasing your dreams if you A are true to yourself. The action drama is a fictionalised version of the book Simply Fly written on the life of Air Deccan founder Captain GR Gopinath. The trailer, which dropped on Monday, shows how a “rebel with an idea” aims to make flying affordable for people. “Sorrarai Pottru is a very special movie for me and one that's very close to my heart. With this film, we want to bring out the message that nothing in this world can stop you from chasing your dreams if you are true to yourself and dedicated to the task. We hope that the audience will continue to shower us with their unwavering support,” said Suriya. Helmed by Sudha Kongara, the film also stars Mohan Babu, Paresh Rawal and Aparna Balamurali. “Sorrarai Pottru has given me a chance to work with incred- ible Sudha ma’am and versatile actors. This is like a dream come true for me. I have worked really hard for this role and it required a lot of physical and mental preparation to get into the skin of the character. The film is an inspiration to all those who dare to dream, by sharing a story of synergy, love, hardships and one Another actor from man’s dream to fly,” said Aparna. The film is produced by Suriya’s 2D Entertainment and co- produced by Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment. It will pre- miere on November 12 on Amazon Prime Video. Krishna-Vijaya Nirmala family

fter Ashok Galla, another member of Krishna-Vijaya Nirmala family is set for his T- PRESENTED BY MANVITHA A town debut. Sharan ‘The AND KUSHALA KUMAR Light’ Kumar, grandson of the late Vijaya Nirmala, is debut- BULEMANI, THE FILM IS A ing with a romantic drama, which marks the directorial debut of Ramachandra PRODUCTION VENTURE OF Vattikutti. Presented by Manvitha and SRILATHA B VENKAT AND Kushala Kumar Bulemani, the film is a production venture of Srilatha B VENKAT BULEMANI. Venkat and Venkat Bulemani. It was launched in Hyderabad earlier this from our family have won the apprecia- week. tion of the audience. I sincerely wish that As Naresh VK sounded the Sharan, too, gets their love. I wish the pro- clapper-board for the first shot, ducer and the director all the best,” he superstar Krishna directed it. said. The script was handed over Happy to be blessed by Krishna, to Ramachandra by actor Sharan said that if it wasn’t for Naresh, Sudheer Babu and his the launch wouldn’t have been possible. wife Priya. Jayasudha, He added the script has been worked Sai Tej, Nawin Vijaya upon for the past 18 months and that he Krishna were among and the director have travelled through others who graced it. the muhurat. The producers informed that the film Speaking later, will go in front of the cameras from Krishna congrat- November-end, with an intention to ulated Sharan wrap it up in a start-to-finish schedule. on debuting The likes of Gemini Suresh, Jabardasth with a promis- Trinath, Cyrus Shava Khan, Akula ing film. “A Gopal and D Satish are playing support- FIRST LOOK number of artists ing roles. The look of Nandamuri Taraka Ratna's from Saaradhi, his next, was unveiled on PATAAS GIRL Tuesday. He will be seen as a Kho kho coach in the film, directed by Jaakata Ramesh. FOR SRIKANTH A Kadapa -set sports drama he makers of Srikanth’s next, Maranamrudangam, have finalized Pataas girl Shruti Sodhi as the leading lady. with commercial bells and Announcing her casting on Tuesday, producer Dr T Kanchapuramesh said the film will roll from November. whistles, the film's shooting “The story is tailor-made for Srikanth and I hope it will give is over except for three days him a break. Director Venkatesh Rebba has developed it keeping in mind the taste of contemporary audiences,” he said. of patch work, which the Speaking about the project earlier, Srikanth said the title is apt for director intends to wrap up in the story. “I like the title a lot. I’ve watched Chiranjeevi garu's Maranamrudangam multiple times but our film has no relation to his Hyderabad shortly. TV girl film. I liked the story and I’ve signed it after listening to multiple nar- Kona Sasitha is cast opposite rations. I will be seen in dual roles,” he had said. Anand, who has composed music for Charmme Kaur-starrer Mantra Taraka Ratna. last decade, is on board to render tunes. Thulasi Das has penned the film’s story.