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Ahmedabad: A brewing crisis in the Gujarat government seems to have blown over after BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday reached out to sulking deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, who had delayed taking charge over not getting portfolios of his choice in the new Cabinet. Patel agreed to take charge on Sunday after Shah called him up in the morning and assured him that he will be given a portfolio fitting his “stature” as Number Two in the government. “BJP President Amit Shah today called up early morning and assured me that I will be given a portfolio which is fit for my stature as number two in the Cabinet and as the deputy chief minister,” Patel told reporters here. First android citizen ‘Sophia’ of Saudi Arabia enthrals crowds at IIT-B
Mumbai: Making her first appearance in India, ‘Sophia’, the first robot citizen of Saudi Arabia, graced the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay’s (IIT-B) annual Techfest with her presence on Saturday. The saree-clad android, who greeted students with a namaste, is a social-human robot i.e. she can recognise people, make around 50 facial expressions, talk, respond to queries and an make eye contact — unlike the rest of her ilk. The interaction was in keeping with the theme of the festival: Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). When asked by an onlooker to list the languages she speaks, Sophia replied with a frown, “I am just two years old, so till now I only know English and Chinese; but in some years I will be able to speak all languages.
Dance teacher arrested for abducting student
Sambhal: A dance teacher was arrested for allegedly abducting one of his minor students after promising to get her an opportunity to act in television serials, police said Sunday. According to a complaint lodged by the minor’s parents, the dance teacher, Azad, had taken their 15-year-old daughter to Mumbai on December 23 after promising to get her an opportunity to act in television serials. The police said that when the family members of the girl were unable to contact her, they lodged a complaint against Azad, and a case pertaining to abduction was registered against him.
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4 jawans die in CRPF camp attack in J&K’s Pulwama, 2 militants killed
Srinagar: Four jawans were killed and three injured after militants attacked a CRPF camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday. Two terrorists have been killed so far. The militants attacked the 185th battalion camp of the Central Reserve Police Force in Awantipora around 2 am. Security forces had an input about an impending militant strike in the Kashmir Valley for the past three days, Director General of
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The militants attacked the 185th battalion camp of the Central Reserve Police Force in Awantipora around 2 am.
PM Modi on triple talaq bill: After years of suffering, Muslim women have a way out
New Delhi : In his first remarks on triple talaq after the Lok Sabha passed a bill criminalising the practice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that after years of suffering women from Muslim community have finally found a way out. Modi, while delivering the inaugural address for the 85th Sivagiri Pilgrimage Celebrations via video conferencing, said that Muslim women were facing hardships due to the prevailing practice of instant triple talaq for years, “but now they have found a way to free themselves (from the practice).” The Lok Sabha had cleared the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill despite opposition from the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) which urged the Central government to withdraw its bill as it was against the principles of Shariah.
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New Zealand welcomes 2018 with spectacular fireworks
gns News ,New Delhi : As 2017 draws to a close, New Zealand is the first among several countries that ushered in the New Year. The country welcomed the year 2018 amidst spectacular fireworks. Fireworks boomed and crackled above city centres and harbours, and partygoers sang, hugged, danced and kissed. In Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest city, tens of thousands gathered around Sky Tower as five minutes of nonstop pyrotechnics exploded from the structure’s upper decks. Meanwhile, Australians will welcome 2018 with a rainbow-themed fireworks in Sydney. At least 1.5 million spectators are expected to witness the pyrotechnics, news agancy reported.
In 2018, we begin the journey from ‘Positive India’ towards ‘Progressive India’ gns News , New Delhi : In the last edition of ‘Mann ki Baat’ for 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, underlining his vision for ‘New India’, invited people to join him in the journey of transforming the nation from a ‘Positive India’ to a ‘Progressive India’. “There are many people who, with efforts at their level are bringing a positive change in the lives of many. In fact, this is the ‘New India’, which we all are building together… Come, let us welcome the New Year with the
On the practice of ‘Mehram’ where Muslim women travelling to Haj must compulsorily be accompanied by male guardians, PM Modi called it discriminatory and said the rule has been changed.
smallest happiness and commence the journey from a ‘Positive India’ towards a ‘Progressive India’,” he said. The prime minister also asked people to share their positive stories with #PositiveIndia on the Narendra Modi App or MyGov portal. PM Modi began his address by greeting the nation on Christmas and New Year. Quoting a verse from the Bible, he said: “The Son of Man has come, not to be served. But to serve, and to give his life, as blessing To all humankind”.
Police S P Vaid said in Srinagar on Sunday, hours after a militant attack on a CRPF camp in Pulwama district. Two militants struck a CRPF training centre in Lethpora area of Pulwama in the early hours of Sunday, leaving a personnel dead and two others injured. Terming the attack as unfortunate, Vaid said as long as Pakistan keeps sending militants, security forces and people of Kashmir will continue to go through this.
Amit Shah’s magic won’t work in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah on BJP meet gns News , Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday claimed that the ways and methods of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Amit Shah would not work in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah said, “Amit Shah’s magic will not work in Karnataka.” Amit Shah is all set to spend the last day of this year in poll-bound Karnataka to strategise with state party leaders before gearing up to face the ruling Congress in
‘Democracy is in bad shape right now, all states have been making fun of us. We need to bring a change from the base,’ he says.
Time for change: Rajinikanth declares political debut, to contest TN polls gns News , Chennai: Putting an end to the suspense over his entry into politics, superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday declared that he will float his party before the next Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and contest all 234 constituencies. “My political entry is definite. This is a long-pending decision. I will feel guilty if I don’t take this decision at least now. In next assembly elections, I will form a party and will contest all constituencies in Tamil Nadu,” he said while addressing a
gathering at the Sri Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam in Chennai. Speaking further on the current state of politics in the state, Rajinikanth said there was a
need for a complete change in Tamil Nadu’s democratic system. The ‘Thalaiva’ urged for a more honest and transparent system to emerge.
“Democracy is in a bad shape right now, and all other states have been making fun of us (Tamil Nadu). In the name of democracy, politicians are robbing us of our own money on our own land. We need to bring a change from the base. It is not an easy task, but can be made possible through the support of the people and blessings of the almighty,” he said. Announcing his political entry as a ‘guardian of the protectors of democracy’, Rajinikanth expressed his fear of the media.
the upcoming Assembly elections next year. Shah will reportedly hold a meeting with all the BJP MPs and MLAs in the state which will be followed by deliberation with the in-charges of all its assembly constituencies. Karnataka, which has 224 assembly seats, is likely to go to polls in May next year. The Congress party had dethroned the BJP in the 2014 Assembly polls to come to power.
Political violence has come down, says Kerala govt, Opposition hits out Thiruvananthapuram : The CPI(M)-led LDF government in Kerala today said the number of cases connected with political violence has come down in 2017, a claim disputed by opposition Congress and BJP in the state. Quoting statistics, a statement from the office of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said cases connected with political clashes in 2017 was 1,463 which was 211 lesser than the previous year. This was following effective administrative and political steps taken by the government along with peace initiatives of Chief Minister, the statement said. Slamming the government on the issue, opposition leader in the Kerala assembly Ramesh Chennithala said the statistics put out by the government was to mislead the people.
Pulwama attack sign of failure of PM Modi’s foreign policy: Congress
gns News , New Delhi : The Congress on Sunday denounced the government over a terror attack on a CRPF camp in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was a sign of failure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy. Party spokesperson Sushmita Dev said here that such recurring attacks send a message that anti-national forces do not fear India. During elections, Modi says India is a strong nation. But the number of casualties in ceasefire violations was going up, Dev said at a
press conference. “It is a sign of failure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy,” she said, adding the Congress wanted him to take strong steps to deter India’s external and internal enemies. The Congress, Dev said, will support him in steps he takes for safety and security of the country. Two heavily armed militants stormed the 185th battalion camp of the Central Reserve Police Force in Awantipora in Pulwama around 2 am, killing a personnel and leaving two others injured.
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The popular leader of our times
Narendra Modi is the most talented politician of our times, not just in India but also farther afield. It is not easy to come up with names of elected leaders who are so popular. I can think of Vladimir Putin in Russia and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, who are somewhat similar. I do not understand the politics of those nations to any great extent, but I do know that the support enjoyed by them is similar to Mr Modi’s in one sense. The individual leader in all three instances is more popular than the party because he has broadened the traditional base. Mr Modi regularly polls an approval rating of over 70 per cent. I recognise that such polls are inaccurate and to a large extent unscientific but even so the consistency with which he achieves this is remarkable given that his party has only ever got 31 per cent of the all-India vote at its peak, which was in 2014. Anecdotal evidence, meaning the people I speak to about this, also confirms that he is a popular leader. If we examine the case of Mr Modi, we can discern the following types of people who are attracted to him and his style of politics. The most important is his base of upper caste, middle class and urban voters. The BJP sweep of the cities in Gujarat confirms this analysis: even when the party’s policies are failing in the rural and semirural areas, it is this base that remains firmly behind the BJP, and to a larger extent, Mr Modi personally. The reasons for this support are several. The middle class is convinced that this country is run poorly and needs to be straightened out through radical actions. The idea of a strongman coming in to do this has always found appeal in this section, and as someone who is almost 50 years old I can report that this has been the case for at least three decades. This perspective of course is reductionist and simplistic, but I don’t want to discuss that today. The anti-reservations stance of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, and its Brahminised view of culture are in alignment with how this group broadly sees the world around them. This community is highly nationalistic (they are the people who flock to the events that Mr Modi holds with the Indian immigrants when he’s abroad), which fits in with the posture of the BJP. The powerful nationalism means that they are almost totally brainwashed on the issues of Pakistan and China. Fortunately, this missing ability to engage with complexity also falls into place with the BJP’s outlook. Economically, this is the community that depends on high GDP growth, an expansion of white-collar jobs, investments in modern infrastructure (example: bullet train over rural roads and airports over state transport buses). It is not easy to generalise on the matter of minority rights. However, while accepting that the dislike of minorities is something all South Asian communities have, an excess of violence will trouble this community, if only because it clashes with their perceptions about India.
bollywood special Priyanka Chopra is chilling in London with loved ones ahead of new year Priyanka Chopra is currently having a blast in London with her family and friends. The Bollywood star will be ringing in the new year in London itself. Priyanka Chopra is a busy lady, but the actor has decided to take a break from her hectic schedule and ring in the new year with her loved ones. Priyanka was in Mumbai for a few days recently, but the talented lady has flown to London, UK, with her family and close friends for new year, according to her latest Instagram posts. The actor has already reached London, and has kept her followers on social media updated with quite a few interesting posts. Priyanka will be ringing in the year with her mother Madhu Chopra, brother Siddharth, and best friend Tamanna Dutt. The actor had posted a couple of Instagram stories with her loved ones. In one picture, she was seen posing with her family, and in another photograph, the actor had posted a picture of delicacies of London.
www.sunvillasamachar.com Helmed by Anthony and Joe Russo, ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is slated to hit Indian theatres on April 27, 2018.
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Iron Man and Captain America to fight again?
If you are one of those who thought Iron Man and Captain America could have gone for one more round in ‘Captain America: Civil War’, then we have a good news for you. According to Contactmusic.com, Robert Downey Jr, who portrays Iron Man/Tony Stark in Marvel Cinematic Universe, has teased what may be in store in the next Avengers adventure in a new interview, suggesting there may still be bad blood with Captain America/Steve Rogers. While giving an interview to a leading US daily, the 52-year-old actor said, “That’s the hardest for me, because I look at [Chris] Evans and I just to want to go over and smell him or tell him he looks cool in those sunglasses when he’s walking over to have lunch. And then I’m just staring daggers at him, getting mad. But even that relationship is going to take a turn.” ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ will boast an enormous cast, including Mark Ruffalo as Hulk, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Chris Evans as Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange and many more.
With a history edit, Censor has its ‘I’, Padmavati its release
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After Shah Rukh Khan, it’s time to be a Suhana Khan fan for her charm For over two decades, Shah Rukh Khan has been ruling our hearts with his charm but it seems now the throne is all set to be taken over by his daughter Suhana Khan. The teenage celebrity kid has been winning the social media game with her appearances and now, she has left us impressed with her pictures. We have always maintained that she is a perfect balance of Gauri Khan’s elegance and Shah Rukh’s charm, and her latest pictures prove us right. Suhana Khan, with mom Gauri Khan, was at a wedding in Delhi and her pictures from the event will surely leave you impressed. A few days back, Suhana, accompanied by Gauri, was seen at a party in the town and even then, she made sure that she puts her best foot forward. It seems at the Delhi’s wedding too, Suhana knew how to keep everyone’s attention on her. The event seemed to be a threeday long event as we see different pictures of the star-kid going viral on the social media. Have a look at the pictures: It wouldn’t be wrong to say that after Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, it is Suhana we are keenly waiting to announce her debut in Bollywood. In an interview last year to DNA, Shah Rukh had mentioned how Suhana has interest in becoming a Bollywood actor.
With a name change, a disclaimer, and “relevant modifications” to the song Ghoomar, the film Padmavati may finally see a release. The Censor board issued a statement on Saturday afternoon saying an examining committee meeting held on December 28 had decided to allow release of the film with the above changes and and a UA certificate. Censor board chief Prasoon Joshi told The Sunday Express that they had not asked for any cuts. In an exclusive interview, Joshi said that the producers and director of Padmavati are “completely in agreement with these changes”. He also defended setting up a “special panel” to see the film and suggest changes, saying, “It is very important that creativity with responsibility should stay paramount. It is important for all of us to learn
Michelle Williams on sexual misconduct allegations: Something big is happening The discussion of sexual predators in Hollywood has come a long way and this year it has broken all barriers as women came forward to tell what they have been through in their lives. Many believe that there are changes happening internally in the industry. Hollywood actor Michelle Williams, who will be next seen in All the Money in the World, also feels that “something big is happening” in Hollywood following the string of sexual misconduct allegations, reports Contactmusic.com. While talking to a leading US publication, Williams said, “Every day seemed like such a long time. I’m checking my phone: what else is going on? It felt like the sky kept falling. Listen, it’s nothing compared to what people are going through who are the true victims of this situation, but it did put our world into constant flux. This is unmanageable, and we can’t take it anymore.” She further noted, “So I think that’s why all this is happening now. And so, if that’s what it took, then I’ll be grateful for it. For it feels like something big is happening.” The Manchester by the Sea star also shared she understood why some victims might feel “revictimised” after all the allegations surfaced.
to hear newer voices and listen to unfamiliar points of view with mutual respect, equanimity and grace.” The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has suggested that the name of the film may be changed from ‘Padmavati’ to ‘Padmavat’, as per the “attributed material/creative source”. The film borrows from the poem Padmavat, written by 16th-century Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi. The filmmakers have also been asked to add a disclaimer stating that the film does not glorify the banned practice of Sati, and to make changes to Ghoomar song in keeping with the fact that Deepika Padukone plays a Rajput princess. Rajput groups had protested saying a princess of their community would never dance in front of men who were strangers.
Michelle previously revealed she thought Hollywood was “sending a message to predators” by recasting Spacey in All the Money in the World after sexual misconduct allegations were made against him.
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India vs South Africa
Serena was pleased to get back on court despite losing what was her 1st match in almost a year, against Jelena Ostapenko in Abu Dhabi.
We definitely can win in South Africa, says Virat Kohli
India play three Tests, six One-Day Internationals and three Twenty20 matches on their two-month tour.
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right balance in their squad to break a few record and push for their first ever series win in South Africa, which will certain their top rankings in Test cricket. “Our best result here has been a drawn series in 2010-11 but I feel the kind of bowling attack we have now and the balance we have in the side, we definitely can win here. There are no two ways about it,” Kohli said after India held their first preparations for the first Test at Newlands in Cape
gns News , Cape Town : In six days time, India will play South Africa for the first Test at Cape Town. Before this game, India have won only two Tests in South Africa. Now, being the number one Test team in the world, they are expected to do better. Not only the fans but captain of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli also feels that they can do better than their previous results in the country. The Indian captain said that they have the
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Town. “We come here wanting to express ourselves, believing in our abilities and knowing we have the right balance to win Test matches under any conditions we play under. “This is an opportunity for us to play good cricket. We aren’t thinking about the history of past series in South Africa but concentrating on winning each session and executing our strategy well. I think international cricket is all about staying in the present and
trying to do things better than your opposition at all times. “If we didn’t have that mindset, there would be no point getting on to the flight to come here,” Kohli told reporters. The first Test begins on Friday and India will look to begin on a winning note. They have won nine Test series in a row since August 2015 but majority of them were played at home. Also, they did not face South Africa in South Africa.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp backs Mohamed Salah to maintain scoring form
New Delhi: Vidarbha on Sunday inched closer to a maiden Ranji Trophy title by grabbing a commanding 233run lead against a Delhi side that looked defeated for better part of the day, as little-known Akshay Wadkar chose first-class cricket’s biggest stage to compile his maiden century. Playing in his fifth match of first season, wicketkeeper Wadkar rose to the occasion and remained unbeaten on 133 in a team total of 528 for seven at stumps on the third day in Indore. In the final session, Siddhesh Neral entertained the crowd with 56 off 92 deliveries, while hitting four boundaries and as many sixes. Delhi were bowled out for 295 in their first innings. Aditya Sarwate, with whom Wadkar stitched a decisive 169-run partnership for the seventh wicket, contributed a handsome 79 off 154 balls at the Holkar Stadium that witnessed a decent turnout. Vidarbha, who resumed their innings at overnight 206 for four, showed the intent from the beginning and capitalised on Delhi’s lack of discretion and enthusiasm. The seven-time winners looked shoddy on the field, dropped catches, including a crucial one off the blade of seasoned Wasim Jaffer (78) at the start of day.
London : Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is confident Mohamed Salah can maintain his excellent goalscoring form after the Egyptian forward netted both goals in a 2-1 win over Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday. The 25-year-old, signed from Roma in the summer, has now equalled Roger Hunt’s club record from 1960/61 of having scored 23 goals in all competitions before the turn of the year. Salah is the second-highest goalscorer in the Premier League this season with 17,
one behind Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane, and has added another six in the Champions League. “He can keep this standard, for sure,” Klopp told a news conference. “He’s young, improving. It’s not only about scoring goals; he’s so important for us. “He knows and I know he couldn’t score so many without the fantastic support from the other boys. I think he can keep the standard, but that’s normal.” Klopp substituted Salah with seven minutes left against Leicester and said that his top scorer had picked up an
Zlatan Ibrahimovic sidelined for a month with knee injury
gns News , New Delhi: Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be sidelined for a month with a knee injury, manager Jose Mourinho said. The former Sweden international was not in Saturday’s squad as Mourinho’s men were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Southampton at Old Trafford — United’s third successive draw. Ibrahimovic was re-signed by United in the summer, having departed the club at the end of last season, and overcame meniscus and cruciate ligament damage to return to action in late November. However, Mourinho, who saw Romelu Lukaku carried off on a stretcher during Saturday’s Premier League encounter against Southampton, said Ibrahimovic is set for another injury layoff. “We lost Ibrahimovic for a month, he stops his run to recovery, he has been running for many months, what he needs is to play,” Mourinho said.
injury. Liverpool visit Burnley on New Year’s Day. “He was limping – that’s never a good sign,” Klopp said. “We’ll see what he can do for the next game.” Liverpool fell behind to Jamie Vardy’s third-minute opener against Leicester but rallied well and could have won by a far greater margin. The result moved them on to 41 points and consolidated fourth position in the table. “Everybody reacted the right way,” Klopp said. “It was one of the best games we’ve played so far (this season).
Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku carried off on a stretcher following head injury gns News , New Delhi: Manchester United’s leading scorer Romelu Lukaku was carried off on a stretcher in the first half of his side’s 0-0 draw at home to Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday with an apparent head injury. The Belgium international, a 75-millionpound ($101 million) signing from Everton in July, collapsed after banging his head against Southampton’s Wesley Hoedt in an aerial challenge early in the game and immediately received medical attention. He appeared unable to move as he lay on the pitch and after a few minutes was taken off on a stretcher in the 14th minute wearing an oxygen mask. He was replaced by England striker Marcus Rashford. Lukaku, 24, has scored 15 goals in all competitions for United this season.
Abu Dhabi: Serena Williams was pleased to get back on court despite losing what was her first match in almost a year, against Jelena Ostapenko, at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. It was Williams’ first outing since winning her 23rd Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open in January, while pregnant, before taking time out to have the baby. But she failed to fully rediscover her rhythm and quickly dropped the first set 6-2 to the Latvian Ostapenko, the French Open champion. The 36-year-old American roared back to win the second set 6-3 before losing the decisive tiebreak 10-5 in the exhibition match. Williams admitted her mind wandered to her child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., during the match. “Motherhood is phenomenal. I was a little worried out there and I looked at my camp and I was like ‘Is Olympia ok?’. But it’s really good,” she said in her on-court interview. ”I‘m excited, it’s good to be back on the court. This was such a good time for me. “It’s my first time playing in Abu Dhabi so thank you guys for the support. First matches back are always super incredibly hard, especially after having a baby but it was great, I’m glad I could do it here.” Williams has registered for the Australian Open, which begins on January 15 at Melbourne Park but said that she is still unsure about her participation in the event. “I don’t know if I am totally ready to come back on the Tour yet. I know that when I come back I definitely want to be competing for championships,” she said, refusing to commit yet to the Australian Open, which starts in a little over two weeks.
Bangladesh cricketer Sabbir Rahman under investigation for assaulting fan? Dhaka: Bangladesh cricketer Sabbor Rahman could be in major trouble after he was said to have assaulted a fan
during a first-class match in Rajshahi last week. The case is being currently investigated, and could mean further trouble for the Bangladeshi. According to an ESPNcricinfo report, Sabbir, who represents Rajshahi Division in the
domestic league, had taken permission from the on-field umpires to leave the field and went behind the sight screen to physically assault the fan. The incident happened on Day 2 of a National Cricket League tier 2 match between Rajshahi Division and Dhaka Metropolis on December 21. While the encounter between the two sides were drawn, Sabbir had a match to forget as he was dismissed for a duck in the only innings which Rajshahi batted and also failed to take a wicket. The 26-year-old was part of the Bangladesh team which toured South Africa in October.
Maybe she has other ideas: Saina Nehwal differs with PV Sindhu on BWF schedule
gns News , New Delhi: Recovering from an ankle injury, star India shuttler Saina Nehwal said she will look to get back to her full fitness during the three weeks break after the India Open next month. “I had this ankle injury before this tournament, so I am playing a match after three weeks, there was this ankle inflammation. In the morning when I was practicing there was some pain. Ankle injury is tough because the lunges depend on the ankles,” Saina said. “I will get more time, 2-3 weeks after India open. After
the World Championship there was not enough time when I joined Gopi sir, there were too many tournaments and after that I had this injury. It is still not upto the mark. There is a lot of speed still required, I need to be in best shape to play against the best,” she added. The 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist shuttler said she was doing the training part but would need to strengthen herself while playing. “You need to play with this, you can’t rest and heal it. So, I’ll need more time to get full training and play against
top players,” she told reporters after pulling off a comeback win over Michelle Li in the PBL last night. Asked when did she get the injury, Saina said: “I got it in September end or October start. It is an overuse injury. I was close to qualifying for Dubai Supers Series. “It was not that I couldn’t play. But there comes a time when the muscle stops taking the load and it goes to the join and I was feeling the plain. I felt a lot of pain in November end. I was not able to give rest, so I need time.”
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243 notices served for fire safety violations gns News , VADODARA: The Banyan City has witnessed major fires in 2017 like at the collector office and at Schaefflar India at Maneja, and it may not be a surprise if an incident like the one at Kamala Mills Compound in Mumbai is repeated here. Vadodara Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) this year has served notices to 243 premises owner for violation of fire safety norms. According to sources in VFES, 80% of the 243 premises that were served notices were commercial properties where daily footfall was in thousands. “These notices are served and a fine is slapped when the premises owner apply for renewal of the NOC (no objection certificate). While a few buildings do follow the norms like having fire extinguishers and the smoke detection and extinguishing systems, but many of them have outdated or non-functional systems,” said a fire official. Interestingly, the fire compliance ratio in the city was quite low. “Only 15% premises owner who have been served notice make changes in the fire safety systems,” the official said. Another senior fire official said that when the norms are not complied even after the notice they serve another notice to disconnect electricity and water connections of the building. But such extreme steps have hardly been taken. “Legally, the water and electricity are essential services and these can be disconnected when the fine due is 30% of the building’s value and the fine we slap is not that high compared to high value of the commercial buildings. So we do not snap water and electricity connections,” the fire official said.
Gujarat: Birdwatchers, officials puzzled as lesser flamingos delay arrival
gns News , Rajkot : With winter at its peak, the Chhaya Rann, a wetland in Porbandar is still waiting for the lesser flamingos, its annual visitors. While local birdwatchers are intrigued by the delay in arrival, forest officials expect the birds to arrive in some weeks. Chhaya Rann is a wasteland falling in the limits of Porbandar municipality and adjoining Chhaya municipality. Runoff and sewage water from Porbandar collecting in the area turn Chhaya into a wetland which attracts birds like the lesser flamingos. The lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) have been categorised as near-threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).According to local birdwatchers, flamingos started roosting in the wetland during the mid-1960s and have been visiting the area almost every year since. “Normally, they start landing in October and by December end, we usually see thousands of lesser flamingos roosting here. Normally, they occupy this wetland till summer end,” says Bharat Rughani, a local birdwatcher. This year however, there has been a disruption in the cycle, with only a few hundred birds seen in the wetland.
Speaking to mediapersons Saturday, Nitin Patel denied any plans to quit the BJP, but admitted he had grievances which he had conveyed to the party high command. He said he felt the party would take appropriate action.
Vijay Rupani faces Patidar anger as Nitin Patel stays away
Ahmedabad : The newly formed Vijay Rupani-led BJP government found itself in the middle of a crisis on Saturday with Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel staying away from office for the second day, and Patidar leaders calling the portfolios allotted to him an “injustice to the community”. Some groups have called for a bandh in Mehsana, which is represented by Nitin
Patel, a seven-time MLA. The Deputy CM has been given the portfolios of Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, Roads and Buildings, Narmada, Kalpasar and Patnagar Yojana. According to sources, he is unhappy about important portfolios such as Finance and Urban Development being taken away from him in the new Cabinet, despite him
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still being the second in chain of command. While Rupani has kept the Urban Development portfolio this time, senior leader Saurabh Patel has Finance.While Nitin Patel refused to speak to the media, TV9 Gujarati channel reported him as denying any plans to quit the BJP, but admitting he had grievances which he had conveyed to the party high command.
Police make elaborate traffic arrangements on Gaurav Path for New Year
gns News , SURAT: City police will restrict traffic movement on Sunday night at Gaurav Path from Parle Point to Dumas when a number of citizens are expected to gather to celebrate the New Year. Only one-way traffic movement from Parle Point to Magdalla crossroads will be allowed. Traffic coming from Dumas will have to go to VIP Road taking right turn from Magdalla crossroads. Similarly, traffic from Y Junction near V R Mall will not be allowed to go towards Parle Point and vehicles will have to go to Magdalla-Udhna Road. Parking of vehicles will not be allowed on Gaurav Path Road from Parle Point to Magdalla crossroads. However, the police have made arrangements for parking at
open plots at various locations near the main road. Over 800 policemen will be deployed for security on the road. “We have made elaborate arrangements for traffic movement on Gaurav Path on Sunday. The police will ensure that people can celebrate the evening peacefully,” city police commissioner Satish Sharma said. The police will also keep a close watch on farmhouses and other locations to ensure strict implementation of prohibition law. “Teams of special operation group and detection of crime branch will keep a close watch in the city. We are also keeping watch with CCTV cameras and 150 breathalysers will also be used by police to see that there is no drunk driving in the city,” Sharma added.
AHMEDABAD: Several types of exotic plants — including succulents, Aglaonema and Jamia and some bonsai specimens — will be on show at the sixth edition of the Ahmedabad Flower Show (AFS), organized by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The Ahmedabad Flower Show was inaugurated by CM Vijay Rupani at Sabarmati Riverfront Park on Saturday.
The show will be open to the public till January 9. While the show was a wonder at first view, regular visitors expected much more. “I’ve been visiting the show for six years. This time has been disappointing there are hardly any rare species on show. The sheer variety was much greater last year. The only plant that caught my eye was dracaena and I decided to take a sapling home,” said
Pak defends Palestinian envoy’s presence at Hafiz Saeed event
Citing that Pakistan had always supported the two-state solution, the statement added that the Ambassador of Palestine has participated in many of the meetings held in the country and that the public meeting, in question, was ‘yet another demonstration
of the Pakistani strong sentiments in support of the Palestinian cause.’ “The rally was attended by thousands of people from all walks of life. More than 50 speakers addressed the rally, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder chief Hafiz Saeed,” the statement added. Pakistan’s defence has come after the Government of India said the Palestinian envoy’s association with Saeed was “unacceptable”. Palestine on Saturday called back its Ambassador in Pakistan after he was seen in the company of Saeed.
Amrish Panchal, a 56-year-old resident of Paldi. Others were excited at the varieties of flowers available. “I’m in love with lilies and the variety here is amazing. I will pick up a few before I head home,” said Vrinda Dave, 25-year-old resident of Judges Bungalows. To honour the World Heritage City status of Ahmedabad, the AMC has dedicated a corner at the flower show to showcase the city’s heritage.
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Palestine on Saturday called back its Ambassador in Pakistan after he was seen in the company of Saeed.
not place any restrictions on the freedom of expression. The people and the Government of Pakistan respect the Palestinian Ambassador’s active participation in events organised to express solidarity with the people of Palestine.”
AHMEDABAD: The implementation of RERA and GST has led to a positive change in the Indian real estate sector. These reforms foster transparency in communication and an assurance of delivery, and by doing so they not only build domestic consumer confidence but also create an environment that is more conducive to foreign investment. Owing to its economic growth and rapidly developing infrastructure, Pune’s real estate market has been performing much better than many other major cities. Included in the ‘100 Smart Cities’ list, Pune is gaining increased importance on the back of the implied infrastructure. Outlook for 2018 Pune’s residential property market will remain positive, and areas that offer better affordability and returns on investment will pick up. IT/ITeS continues to be the key demand driver for residential real estate in Pune, and the Kharadi micro market is a strong example of this. Technology will play a key role as residential developers explore newer ways to optimize space utilization within their projects. The proposed plan for the development of Pune Metro will have an effect on the prominent areas on the city’s CBD belt along with areas of Hinjewadi, Aundh, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kharadi and Viman Nagar.
Ahmedabad flower show blooms for sixth time
international Islamabad: Pakistan has defended Jamaat-udDawa (JuD) chief and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s participation in the rally held in support of Palestinians. Pakistan also came out in support of Palestinian ambassador to Islamabad, Waleed Abu Ali, who attended the event held in Rawalpindi, after he was recalled from his post. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) spokesperson said in a statement: “Contrary to the impression being created, United Nations (UN) proscription does
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Can ‘friends in royal family’ bail Sharif out? Ousted PM arrives in Saudi
Lahore: Pakistan’s ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who left the country on Saturday amid reports of a “deal” between the embattled Sharif family and the powerful military establishment, has arrived in Saudi Arabia. Mr Sharif left for Riyadh on a Saudi Airlines flight Saturday evening. He is scheduled to meet King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman to discuss what the ruling PML-N said are “important matters”. Mr Sharif, 67, had to step down as chief of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after he was disqualified as prime minister by the Supreme Court on July 28 in the Panama Papers scandal. The Sharif family is facing three corruption cases linked to the scandal. The political future of Mr Sharif, who leads the country’s most powerful political family and his party, has been hanging in the balance since then.
Kidnappers in Ukraine have released an employee at a United Kingdomregistered cryptocurrency exchange after getting more than $1 million in bitcoins as ransom, an adviser to the Ukrainian interior minister told Reuters on Friday. Pavel Lerner, a leading analyst and blockchain expert, was abducted by unknown masked people on Dec. 26, according to a statement by his company, EXMO Finance, on its website. “This is the first such case in Ukraine linked to bitcoins,” Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, said in a phone text message. It was unclear who paid the ransom. Lerner’s work at EXMO did not involve access to the financial assets of its users, the company said, adding that the platform was operating normally. “At the moment, he is safe, and there was no physical harm inflicted on him,” the statement said. “Nevertheless, Pavel is currently in a state of major stress, therefore, he will not provide any official comments in the coming days.”
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