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Short News Mizoram will elect a non-Congress govt: Ram Madhav
New Delhi : BJP general secretary in charge of the northeast Ram Madhav Friday expressed confidence that poll-bound Mizoram will elect a non-Congress government, thus leading to a “Congress-mukt North East”. Mizoram is the only state in the North East region which is under the Congress rule at present. The assembly election in Mizoram is due in December. “We are very confident that the voters of Mizoram will reject the Congress and will elect a non-Congress government in the (ensuing assembly election). In that sense, it will be a ‘Congressmukt’ North East in terms of government,” Madhav said at the India Today Conclave East 2018 here. “The Congress party, whether it will remain or not, is not in my hand. It is in the hands of (Congress chief) Rahul Gandhi,” he said.
Women cops to be posted at Sabarimala: Kerala DGP Kochi : Women police personnel will be posted at Sabarimala this month to facilitate pilgrimage of women devotees in view of the Supreme Court order permitting women of all age groups to enter the Lord Ayyappa shrine, Kerala police chief Loknath Behera said Friday. The DGP said everyone in the force should have to perform their duties irrespective of their religion and politics. “They (women) will be posted there (at Sabarimala). We are a law enforcement agency. No gender, no religion… nothing. All will have to perform their duties,” Behera told reporters here.
TTV Dinakaran claims OPS wanted to meet him to ‘oust’ CM Palaniswami New Delhi : Tamil Nadu MLA TTV Dinakaran, who was earlier an AIADMK leader, alleged Friday that Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam met him in July 2017 and “confessed” that joining hands with Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswamy was wrong, and that he wished to become the chief minister. According to news agency PTI, OPS wanted to meet again in September to “oust” Palaniswami. Dinakaran added there was evidence to prove that their meeting was held. “He (Panneerselvam) wanted to meet me to oust the chief minister,” Dinakaran was quoted as saying by PTI. His comments come a day after OPS reportedly told the media that he would support EPS to protect the government.
‘If allies want, sure’: Rahul Gandhi on being India’s next prime minister in 2019
New Delhi : Who will be India’s next prime minister if the Congress wins 2109 elections, was a question asked to Rahul Gandhi. “If they (allies) want me, sure,” he said, speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi on Friday. Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, Gandhi said that the Opposition has decided to defeat the Modi government in the upcoming general elections and then choose who will handle the top post. When prodded further if he would take the mantle if the allies agree, he said: “Sure.” Underlining the difference between the Congress and the BJP, he said “India is a partnership between all its people” and the Congress “didn’t believe in binaries”.
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The two-day India-Russia annual bilateral summit concluded in New Delhi on Friday. PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed S-400 defence deal, amid the US warning. The two sides also inked pacts in areas ranging from defence, railways nuclear energy, space and economy.
India, Russia ink S-400 defence deal, sign eight pacts at annual bilateral summit; US gives guarded response New Delhi : India and Russia on Friday formally sealed the USD 5 billion S-400 air defence system deal and signed eight pacts at the annual bilateral summit in New Delhi even as the US gave a guarded response over the development. The signing of defence deal between India and Russia may invite US sanctions. However, in a guarded statement, the US embassy in New Delhi said that its intent to slap sanctions against Russia was not aimed at imposing damage to the military capabilities of its “allies or partners”, PTI reported. The US reaction came shortly after India concluded a deal for purchase of S-400 missile defence system from Russia. After wide-ranging talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed the defence deal despite the US warning. Both the sides also talked about taking “decisive” action without
India to continue Iranian oil imports post US sanctions New Delhi : In the first clear indication of India’s willingness to continue trade with Iran despite US sanctions, state refiners have contracted import of 1.25 million tonnes of crude oil from the Persian Gulf nation and is preparing to replace dollar payments with rupee trade. Top industry sources said Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) have contracted 1.25 million tonnes of Iranian oil for import in November, the month when the US sanctions against Iran’s oil sector kick-in. While India wants to continue importing Iranian oil, albeit a reduced volume, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last month stated that Washington would consider waivers on the embargo but made clear that these would be time-limited, if granted. Sources said IOC is importing the “usual” monthly volumes of oil from Iran. It had planned to import of 9 million tonnes of Iranian oil in the 2018-19 fiscal (April 2018 to March 2019) or 0.75 million tonnes a month. US sanctions against Iran kick in from November 4, which will block payment routes. Sources said India and Iran are discussing reverting to rupee trade after November 4. “Iran has been off-andon taking rupee payments for oil it sells. This rupee it uses for paying for imports of medicines and other commodities. A similar arrangement is in works,” a source said.
“double standards” to tackle the menace of terrorism. Both the sides signed eight pacts in areas ranging from defence, railways nuclear energy, space and economy. A crucial MoU was signed between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Federal Space Agency of Russia ‘ROSCOSMOS’ on joint activities in the field of human spaceflight programme Gaganyaan. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that Cochin Shipyard has inked a pact with Russian firm United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) to boost water transportation in India. Calling on Russian investors to tap the vast opportunities in India’s infrastructure space, Gadkari said India has huge potential and appetite for innovation in the field. The water resources minister was addressing the India-Russia Business Summit in New Delhi.
RBI keeps rates unchanged; Sensex plunges 792 pts, rupee falls below 74 New Delhi: Contrary to expectations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday maintained status quo on the benchmark interest rate — Repo rate — but changed the monetary policy stance to ‘calibrated tightening’ from ‘neutral’. The financial markets which were expecting a 25-50 basis points hike in Repo rate reeled under selling pressure with the BSE Sensex plunging 792 points to end at a near six-month low of 34,376.99 after the RBI unexpectedly maintained status quo on the policy rate. The rupee crashed below the 74-level against the US dollar for the first time before trading at 73.82 at 4.30 IST. Global markets also witnessed a sell-off as US Treasury yields surged to multi-year highs on robust economic data and comments from the Federal Reserve, sparking fears of accelerating inflation. Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, the central bank warned that volatile and rising oil prices, and tightening of global financial conditions pose substantial risks to the growth and inflation. Analysts were expecting the RBI’s six-member Monetary Policy
9 tourists from Gujarat killed as mini-bus plunges into Uttarakhand gorge
Dehradun : At least nine tourists from Gujarat’s Rajkot were killed and five others injured when a mini-bus carrying tourists fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district Friday evening, police said. Rescue operations by police and state disaster response force (SDRF) teams were on at the spot. The incident happened near Muneri town on Gangotri highway around 4 pm, deputy superintendent of police, Uttarkashi, Manoj Kumar Thakur said. “As soon as the Muneri police received the information about the accident, they rushed
to the spot for rescue operation. Nine persons travelling in the minibus died on the spot and their bodies were recovered from the spot. Five were found injured by the rescue team and were rushed to the district hospital where they are undergoing treatment,” he said. “As the rescue operation is still on, more details about the passengers could not be ascertained except the fact that they hail from Rajkot in Gujarat. Also, the police are still to find that whether the vehicle was going towards Gangotri or returning from there,” Thakur added.
Committee (MPC) to raise interest rate by at least a 0.25 per cent, while the developments over the last few days, especially the weakness in the rupee, had led to speculation that the rate hike could be even 50 basis points. The repo rate — the rate at which the RBI lends to the system — will continue to be at 6.50 per cent. The MPC voted 5:1 in favour of a status quo, with only one member — Chetan Ghate — voting for a 25 basis points hike. RBI Governor Urjit Patel said headline inflation is expected to rise to 3.7 per cent by September quarter-end, excluding HRA impact, 3.8-4.5 per cent by second half of the fiscal and 4.8 per cent by the first quarter of the next fiscal. The MPC reiterated its commitment to achieving the medium-term target for headline inflation of 4 per cent on a durable basis.
VHP sets ‘deadline’, demands ordinance for Ram temple in Parliament
New Delhi : Upping the ante for the construction of a Ram Mandir inAyodhya, the VHP Friday said it was fighting a “final battle” and set a “deadline” for the BJP-led central government to bring an ordinance for it in Parliament by the end of the year. At a day-long meeting here, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) high-powered committee, headed by Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, the acting chief of the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas, passed a resolution, demanding an ordinance in Parliament that would pave the way for the construction of a grand Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. After the meeting, the seers also met President Ram Nath Kovind and submitted a copy of the resolution to him, while requesting him to ask the government to fulfil their demand. Addressing a press conference, VHP’s international working president Alok Kumar set the “deadline” for the government to bring the ordinance in Parliament by the year-end.
Calcutta High Court puts on hold Mamata Banerjee’s plan to give Rs 10,000 to Durga Puja organizers
New Delhi: The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered an interim stay on Mamata Banerjee government’s decision to provide a grant of Rs 10,000 to each of 28,000 Durga Puja committees across the state. Hearing a public interest litigation, jointly filed by advocate Dyutiman Chatterjee and a citizen named Sourav Gupta, acting chief justice, Debasish Kar Gupta ordered the interim stay effective till October 9. Counsel for the petitioners and former Kolkata Mayor Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya
said, “The government pleader argued that the donation was given to promote the state’s “Safe drive, save life’. However the court was not satisfied with the argument and hence sought an affidavit from the state government seeking explanations on certain questions.” On September 10, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced that 28,000 puja committees including 3000 in Kolkata, will be provided with a one-time grant of Rs 10,000 each, which will cost the state government Rs 28 crore.
Targeting the Congress ahead of the state Assembly polls over various issues, he challenged the opposition party to an open debate on its development track record.
Congress colluded with Naxals to stay in power in Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah
New Delhi : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Friday accused the Congress of forging “ties with Naxals” to remain in power in Chhattisgarh before 2003. The BJP government in the state had succeeded in containing the Maoist menace, Shah said, addressing a tribal convention at Narharpur in the insurgency-hit Kanker district. Targeting the Congress ahead of the state Assembly polls over various issues, he challenged the opposition party to an open debate on its development track record. The convention marked the conclusion of the Atal Vikas Yatra campaign launched by Chief Minister Raman Singh to highlight the achievements of his 15-year rule. “Chhattisgarh once reverberated with the sound of bullets…. I have no hesitation in saying that the earlier Congress government (before the BJP came to power in the state in 2003) had forged ties
with Naxals to stay in power. We broke that nexus and cracked down on Naxals. “Entire Chhattisgarh is gradually getting rid of Naxalism and heading on the path of development,” Shah said. When Chhattisgarh came into existence, it was dubbed as one of the “Bimaru” (backward/ sick) states and despite being in power for the initial three years.
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Testing times for Indian policymakers
This is a difficult time to be a policymaker in India. The complexities of economic management continue to deepen. On Thursday, for instance, the rupee fell to a fresh low, stock prices were once again in a deep correction mode and bond yields went up. Then came the kicker: the Union government announced excise duty reduction of 1.5 per litre on petrol and diesel and asked state governments to reduce valueadded tax on them. Oil marketing companies too will absorb a hit of 1 per litre. This is not going to make things any easier—quite the reverse. The cut will affect government finances and complicate matters for financial markets. As the country heads into a long spell of elections, the government will be under constant pressure to reduce taxes on petroleum products, and markets will now factor in this possibility in asset prices. Meanwhile, rising crude prices are likely to push India’s current account deficit (CAD) further, putting more pressure on the currency. But the problem is not limited to a potential rise in the CAD; financing is likely to get more difficult in the evolving global economic environment. The yield on 10-year US government bonds touched a multiyear high this week. The US Federal Reserve is on course to raise interest rates once more this year, followed by three hikes next year. Global money managers are likely to shift more towards US assets with the given economic outlook and higher yields. Capital flows to dollar assets would not only affect global liquidity but will also push the greenback up. This will put more pressure on currencies of emerging market countries like India with widening CADs. It has been reported that in order to combat this pressure and boost foreign exchange inflow, the government is considering a special deposit plan for non-resident Indians (NRI). This option could be tricky in the given circumstances due to a number of reasons. First, it should be seen as the last option and not an easy one to bring in foreign exchange. It is likely that if the option is used more often, from a policy standpoint, it will have diminishing returns. It will also be seen as a commentary on India’s policy management, which has not been able to find a durable way out of the recurring balance of payments problem. Second, the tightening in global financial conditions will continue in the foreseeable future. The Fed is on course to raise interest rates by two percentage points between now and the end of 2019. Interest rates in the US will go up along with the ongoing reduction in the size of the Fed’s balance sheet. Further, the European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to end its quantitative easing programme by the end of the year. Therefore, in terms of financing, the global economy is witnessing a structural shift with the withdrawal of crisis-era policy accommodation.
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In a lengthy statement posted on her official Instagram account, Sapna Pabbi recalled an uncomfortable experience she had while shooting for a project.
Sapna Pabbi: As an actor, I often experience what Tanushree has experienced
Mumbai : Actor Sapna Pabbi has opened up about an uncomfortable experience she had while shooting for a project. The actor, who made her feature film debut with Khamoshiyan in 2015, said she supports fellow actor Tanushree Dutta, who has alleged that actor Nana Patekar misbehaved with her when the two were shooting a special song for Horn Ok Pleassss 10 years ago. In a lengthy statement posted on her official Instagram account, Pabbi
Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh marriage rumours pick up pace again
New Delhi : The rumours around Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s wedding refuse to die down. No, they weren’t spotted at the airport walking hand in hand neither did the paparazzi see them go shopping for their wedding. Then what did the couple do this time to fuel the fire? Well, nothing. Rather, it is reports around another star couple, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ wedding date which has brought back the attention to DeepVeer’s nuptials. It is being said that Priyanka-Nick and D e e p i k a - R a n v e e r ’s wedding date might clash. The two power-couples might get hitched by the end of November. While November 20 is already being called as Deepika and Ranveer’s wedding date, a source has told Spotboye, “The exact date of Priyanka and Nick’s wedding is still to be locked but it will definitely by November end and the couple is looking at an Indo-western wedding.”
said she was backstabbed by a female colleague who, she alleged, colluded with the director and producer. She did not, however, mention any names. “As an actor, I often experience what Tanushree has experienced on almost a daily basis. My voice silenced, my words manipulated, twisted and used for the wrong reasons. I have had the opportunity to work with some incredibly talented females in all kinds of respective roles within the business,” she wrote.
Ileana tops McAfee’s ‘Most Dangerous Celebrity’ list; Priyanka and Deepika also find a place
New Delhi : Every year, American software company McAfee comes up with a list of celebrities who attract the highest risk of potential cybercrime which could involve a hack, scam or a dangerous malware. This year’s list is topped by Bollywood actor Ileana D’Cruz. In fact, the top three slots are occupied by female actors. The second spot is taken by Preity Zinta, while Tabu sits on the third position. This is a contrast to last year’s list, in which the first three positions were occupied
by male actors. In fact, this year, in McAfee’s top ten list of ‘Most Dangerous Celebrities,’ male actors form an underwhelming minority, with only three of them occupying the list – Akshay Kumar, Rishi Kapoor and Govinda. The rest of the positions are taken by Kriti Sanon, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone and Parineeti Chopra. To avoid falling into the deadly trap of cybercrime, the site advises users to download and click only reliable sites when searching for the aforementioned celebrities.
Deepika Padukone has taken up the role of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in a Meghna Gulzar directorial. Not only this, the 32-year-old has also decided to turn producer with the film.
Deepika Padukone to play acid attack survivor Laxmi in Meghna Gulzar directorial New Delhi : Deepika Padukone has finally zeroed in on her next Bollywood outing. The actor, who was last seen as Rani Padmavati in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat, has now taken up the role of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in a Meghna Gulzar directorial. Not only this, the 32-year-old has also decided to turn producer with the film. Laxmi Agarwal was attacked at the age of 15 and she had to undergo several surgeries. Later, she took up the job of helping acid attack survivors and promoted campaigns to stop acid attacks. She even received the US State Department’s International Women of Courage Award in 2014 from the former First Lady of United States,
Kate Hudson COLORS Announces the Legendary Historical Saga Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali! welcomes Rani Ahmedabad : A love that shook the very foundation of the Mughal empire, a timeless romance of a young crown prince and a beautiful courtesan - COLORS gears up to revive the greatest love story there ever has been: DASTAAN -E-MOHABBAT | SALIM ANARKALI. Presented by Dabur Red Paste and powered by MDH Deggi Mirch, Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali tells the tale of charming Mughal prince Salim (Shaheer Sheikh) and the mesmerizing rakassa
Anarkali (played by Sonarika Bhadoria) who challenged the norm and chose to fight for their love. This magnum opus boasts of an ensemble cast with veteran actor Shahbaz Khan essaying the role of Akhbar, Gurdeep Kohli Punjj plays Jodha and Aruna Irani as Hamida Begum. Much loved television faces like Piyush Sahdev, Tasneem Sheikh and Parvati Sehgal will also be part of this rebellious love drama. Produced by Writers’ Galaxy, the show airs every Monday to Friday at 8:30 pm on COLORS.
Michelle Obama. Talking about the movie, Deepika told Mumbai Mirror, “When I heard this story, I was deeply moved as it’s not just one of violence but of strength and courage, hope and victory. It made such an impact on me, that personally and creatively, I needed to go beyond and so the decision to turn producer,” Meghna Gulzar, whose last directorial Raazi starring Alia Bhatt got critical acclaim, feels Laxmi’s story needs to be told to bring awareness in the society. “Using Laxmi’s story as a lens, we are attempting to explore these aspects and the consequences of acid-related violence in our society. This’s what makes this must-told story relevant.
Orlando bloom to pop the question to Katy Perry?
Los Angeles : Looks like Hollywood is on an engagement spree! If rumours are to be believed another Hollywood power couple is likely to get engaged this year. Katy Perry and Orlando bloom have been going strong ever since they started dating exclusively again early this year. A source close to the couple told People.com that the couple might just be ready to get
The actress has been spotted twice in the last two days at Aamir Khan’s home.
Kate Hudson is one happy and glowing mama, as she welcomed her third child — and first daughter. Los Angeles : Kate Hudson is one happy and glowing mama, as she welcomed her third child — and first daughter — Rani Rose Hudson-Fujikawa on Wednesday, reports EOnline.com. The couple had announced their pregnancy in April this year and Kate had told her followers about how this was her most difficult trimester ever. But now with both —
the mother and baby — healthy and happy, the couple took to Instagram to share the good news and explain why they named their daughter Rani. Hudson wrote, “We have decided to name our daughter Rani (pronounced Ronnie), after her grandfather, Ron Fujikawa. Ron was the most special man who we all miss dearly. To name her after him is an honor (sic).”
engaged. “Orlando doesn’t have a ring yet but has been talking about the future,” says the source. “Everyone would be excited if they got engaged. Katy is wonderful!” The stars had called for a break in February 2017 after dating for almost a year, but have been spotted together on various occasion after getting back and indulging in quite some PDA on social media.
Alia Bhatt to play Ma Anand Sheela?
New Delhi : It has been in the news for a while that Alia could perhaps pitch in to don the character of Ma Anand Sheela – who was a close aide of Baba Rajneesh, also referred to as Osho. While the web series is rumoured to be bankrolled by Karan Johar, Kapoor and Sons director Shakun Batra may wield the baton, it was the presence of Alia’s close friend and Karan’s close aide Ayan Mukerji at one of the meetings that also raised a few eyebrows “Alia is comfortable working with Ayan, but then it will be a call that both Karan and Aamir will need to make. Shakun has been doing some work
on the project, which is slated to be a biopic on the life of Osho and Alia’s name has been taken in whispers even around Aamir Khan and Karan Johar with regards to this project. Not long ago, The Osho International Foundation has sent a notice stating that “use of any intellectual property rights owned by the foundation requires prior authorisation from the Foundation. Various copyrighted books and audio-video recordings of Osho including Autobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic and Glimpses of Golden Childhood etc cannot be used by anyone without authorisation.
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My next target is World Championships in Doha in 2019, says Neeraj Chopra
Panchkula : As Asian Games and Commonwealth champion Neeraj Chopra made his way to the athletics track at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, the 20-yearold Haryana athlete took a bow. Moments later, the javelin thrower was reminded about playing volleyball during his stay at the stadium as a trainee from 2011 to 2015 by athletics coach Naseem Ahmed and Chopra shared a laugh with him. “I still remember the day in July 2011 when I came here along with my uncles and fellow trainee Jaiveer to give the trials for the sports nursery at the stadium. In Panipat, the Shivaji Stadium had no synthetic track and it was the first time that I trained at such a track. It also meant that I stayed in hostel with fellow
athletes and sometimes we would cook our own food. Sometimes, we would miss training but as Naseem Sir would tell us, we would train the next day. During my time here, I made the new junior national record of 68.4 m in Lucknow and new U-18 national record of 76.50 m in Vijayawada in 2014 and competing among athletes, who were passionate about javelin made me achieve my dreams. It is unfortunate that the nursery here has been stopped. I believe such centres should be in every district in the country,” shared Chopra, who won the gold medal in javelin at the Jakarta Asian Games with a new national record of 88.06 m. Coming from a joint family in Khandra village near Panipat, Chopra initially joined athletics to lose weight in 2010.
Business Fiscal slippages to have adverse bearing on inflation, markets: RBI
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Friday said the Centre and states should stick to the fiscal deficit target as any slippage will have an adverse bearing on inflation and increase market volatility. In its fourth bi-monthly monetary policy for the fiscal, the RBI made a strong case for improving domestic macro economic fundamentals to neutralise the impact of global trade tension and rising oil prices. “... Should there be fiscal slippage at the centre and/or state levels, it will have a bearing on the inflation outlook, besides heightening market volatility and crowding out private sector investment,” the RBI said. The government onThursday announced a Rs 1.5 per litre cut in excise duty which would result in a revenue loss of Rs 10,500 crore in the current fiscal. There are apprehensions that this may have a bearing on
the Centre’s fiscal deficit target of 3.3 per cent. Similarly, certain states too have cut VAT on the domestic fuel.Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has, however, assured that the government will stick to the fiscal deficit target and there will not be any slippages. The RBI projected retail inflation to be between 3.9-4.5 per cent in October-March of the current fiscal. It said the inflation outlook calls for a close vigil over the next few months because several upside risks persist. “The MPC notes that global headwinds in the form of escalating trade tensions, volatile and rising oil prices, and tightening of global financial conditions pose substantial risks to the growth and inflation outlook. It is, therefore, imperative to further strengthen domestic macroeconomic fundamentals,” the apex bank said.
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The captaincy completes a superb week for the Aaron Finch, who is in line to make his Test debut against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
Aaron Finch named Australia’s T20 captain for Pakistan series
Melbourne : Top order batsman Aaron Finch has been confirmed as Australia’s captain for the three-match Twenty20 series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates later this month. The captaincy completes a superb week for the aggressive right-hander, who is in line to make his Test debut against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday after coach Justin Langer said he was a certainty to play. The 31-year-old Finch has previously captained the side in Twenty20 internationals but was replaced in 2016 as Australia consolidated Steve Smith’s leadership across all three formats. Smith is currently serving a 12-month suspension for his role in a ball-tampering scandal during a test match against South Africa.All-rounder Mitch Marsh and wicketkeeper Alex Carey will serve as Finch’s vice-captains. “Aaron has already captained
Australia in the recent T20s we played in Zimbabwe, and I’ve been extremely impressed with his impact on the test squad over here in the UAE,” Langer said in a statement on Friday. “We know he’s an exceptional player, and he’s arguably the most in-form T20 player
in the world at the moment. Aggressive top-order batsman Chris Lynn has also returned to the side after recovering from a shoulder injury. “Chris Lynn has responded well from his shoulder injury and was professional during his rehabilitation,” Langer added.
India vs West Indies: Ravindra Jadeja scores maiden Test hundred in Rajkot
Rajkot : India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja on Friday hammered his maiden Test hundred on Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies n at his home ground of Rajkot. The left-handed batsman scored five fours and five sixes in the innings as he reached the milestone in 132 balls at a strike rate of 75.75. Jadeja remained unbeaten on
100 as skipper Virat Kohli called for the declaration of Indian innings at 649/9. Jadeja came to the crease in the first session of the day after Rishabh Pant was dismissed by Devendra Bishoo for 92. The 29-year-old stuck in the middle with skipper Virat Kohli till Lunch and saw the captain scoring a brilliant hundred.
Europa League Roundup: Alvaro Morata hits target at last in Chelsea’s win
Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata scored his first goal since August, and only his second of the season, when he swept the ball in from close range following a header from Brazil playmaker Willian. Melbourne : Former Real Madrid and Juventus striker Alvaro Morata ended a miserable spell of form with the only goal of the game on Thursday as Chelsea recorded its second straight 1-0 victory in the Europa League, against plucky Hungarian side Vidi. Elsewhere, substitute Patrick Cutrone netted twice in nine minutes to lift AC Milan to a 3-1 comeback triumph at home to Olympiakos, while teenage forward Emile Smith Rowe scored his first senior goal as Arsenal made the most of its longest-ever trip for a European game by winning 3-0 at Qarabag. Like Chelsea, Milan and Arsenal, last year’s semifinalist Salzburg, Bayer Leverkusen, Zurich, Sporting,
Stocks of oil marketing companies plunge to 52 week lows on fuel price cut New Delhi: Shares of oil marketing companies on Friday tumbled as much as 29 per cent in morning trade on stock exchanges after the government announced fuel price cut.The government on Thursday announced a Rs 2.50 per litre cut in petrol and diesel prices after it reduced excise duty by Rs 1.50 a litre and asked oil companies to absorb another Re 1. Following the announcement, shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) lost significant ground. Brokers said the downtrend was a kneejerk reaction. Market experts said the fuel price cut would have negative implications for upstream public sector companies. Shares of Indian Oil Corporation opened weak at Rs 126.80, then fell further to its 52-week low
of Rs 105.65, down 24.99 per cent over its previous closing price on the BSE. Similar movement was seen on the Bharat Petroleum counter as well where the stock dipped to its 52-week low of Rs 239, down 28.94 per cent on the BSE. Hindustan Petroleum also fell to its 52-week low of Rs 165.45, down 25 per cent over its last closing price. On NSE, too, all the three oil marketing companies fell to their 52-week low level. “The government’s decision to curtail marketing margins on auto fuels by Rs1/litre brings to fore the earnings uncertainty for oil PSUs, associated with an environment of higher crude prices amid the government’s socioeconomic compulsions,” Kotak Institutional Equities said in a research note.
Frankfurt, Krasnodar and Dinamo Zagreb also made it two victories from two group games. Arsenal’s Armenia forward Henrikh Mkhitaryan was one of three players who didn’t make the 4,000-kilometer (2,486-mile) trip to the Azerbaijan capital of Baku. Azerbaijan and Armenia are in a territorial dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Mkhitaryan also skipped a trip to Azerbaijan three years ago when he was playing for Borussia Dortmund, with the German club citing security concerns. Arsenal manager Unai Emery said Mkhitaryan “cannot travel here.” It’s not clear what will happen if the team reaches the final in Baku.
Bajaj Auto introduces best ever ‘5-5-5’ Two IL&FS group cos offer ahead of festive season defy broader market Pune: Bajaj Auto, V range of motorcycles. India’s leading gain from trend; surge up to 10 pc automobile major has Customers the other benefits of the
New Delhi: Shares of two of IL&FS group companies on Friday defied broader market sentiments and gained as much as 10 per cent on the bourses after the newly appointed board said it will take all necessary steps to preserve the value of the group. The scrip of IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company touched its upper circuit limit of Rs 25.32, up 10 per cent over its previous closing price. Shares of IL&FS Investment Managers also witnessed similar trend and jumped by 5 per cent to touch its upper circuit
limit of Rs 10.39 on the BSE. However, stocks of IL&FS Transportation Networks opened on a weak note and then lost further ground to trade at Rs 30.25, down 10 per cent over its last close. The governmentappointed board of crippled infra lender IL&FS group, which held a marathon fivehour meeting here on Thursday, said it will take all necessary steps to preserve the value of the group and its 348 subsidiaries. It also said the board will meet regularly to draft road map for the future for the systematically important entity.
introduced an exciting new opportunity to buy Bajaj motorcycles. This exciting 5-5-5 offer commences 5th October 2018 where customers get the benefit of five years of free own damage insurance cover, five free services and five years of free warranty on select Bajaj motorcycles across all dealerships in India at no additional cost. This never-seen-before offer from Bajaj Auto gives respite to its customers from the huge hike in insurance costs and fuel prices during the festive season. One of the key benefits of this offer is five years of free own damage insurance cover for customers buying a Platina, Discover, Pulsar 150, Pulsar NS 160 or
offer which includes additional two free services for CT100, Platina, Discover, V, and Pulsar. In addition, customers of any Bajaj motorcycle in this period get a free fiveyear warranty package. Customers purchasing these bikes from 5th October 2018 would effectively get huge savings of ranging from Rs 6,500 on Pulsar, Rs 5,200 on Bajaj V’s, Rs 4,800 on Discover and Rs 4,100 on Platina. Commenting on the announcement; Mr. Eric Vas, President, Motorcycle Business, Bajaj Auto said; “Motorcycle on-road prices have gone up by at least Rs 6000/- due to the increase in insurance cost.
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Ahmedabad : Ford India today introduced its compact sedan - New Ford Aspire–in Ahmedabad at a compelling price starting from INR 555,000. Combining Power, Style & Substance, the New Ford Aspire is a fresh take on compact sedans with many segment-best technologies, best-in-class safety, fun-to-drive DNA, and unmatched cost of ownership. The car is available in five variants across two fuel options and seven colours. “The New Ford Aspire is a complete package, tailor-made for those who don’t follow the crowd and want more out of their car experience,” said Anurag Mehrotra, president and managing director, Ford India.“With
many segment-best and industry-first features, New Ford Aspire ensuresthat every customer gets what they desire - be it looks, the fun of driving attributes, safety and themost-affordable ownership experience.” New Ford Aspire is big on capabilities and strengthens Ford’s fun-todrive credentials. The compact sedan now offers Ford’s all-new, three-cylinder 1.2L TiVCT petrol engine that is small, lightand fuel efficient. The naturally aspirated engine generates best-inclass 96 PS of peak power and 120 Nm of torque while delivering an outstanding fuel efficiency of 20.4 KM/l.
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EktaRath to tour 10,000 villages in Gujarat during October-November
Chief Minister launches website www.ektayatra.com to spread the message of Sardar Patel in the run-up to unveiling Statue of Unity Gandhinagar :Gujarat Chief Minister Vijaybhai Rupanitoday launched the website www. ektayatra.com on anEkta Yatra to be held across Gujarat to mark the unveiling of the world’s tallest Statue of Unity by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birthday on October 31, 2018. The website gives details of the Ekta Yatra in which
the EktaRath will be taken out through 10,000 villages of the state in two phases in October and November. The website also acquaints the people about the contribution of Sardar Patel in uniting India at the time of Independence, instilling patriotism, rising above the divisive forces fragmenting the country in castes and religions. Essay competition, elocution contest and quiz
Gujarat: 70 nurses on indefinite strike for pay parity Ahmedabad : About 70 outsourced nurses at the municipal corporation-run LG Hospital in Maninagar went on an indefinite strike here on Thursday. The nurses have said that the private placement agency has not paid their salaries for the past two months. They have also accused the contractor of deducting their provident fund from their salaries and not depositing it with the government. Leader of striking nurses Rajnikant Bharatiya, who is also the president of Gujarat Janata Jagruti Manch, said, “We will submit a memorandum to all 182 MLAs on October 11 at their respective offices between 10 and 11 am, with the demand of regular full
pay and depositing of PF with the government.” “If MLAs can raise their own pay and perks, then why not ours,” he asked. “On October 31, the nurses and other members of the manch will organise a ‘Run for Equality’ when the Government will be celebrating Run for Unity at the time of launch of Statue of Unity,” he said. However, Bhartiya has requested the nurses to keep the interests of patients in mind and try to call off the stir. Chairman of municipal corporation’s hospital committee Devang Dani said that the nurses had gone on strike demanding pay parity with other government nurses.
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on the life and time of Sardar Patel will also be held during the EktaRath touring the state, screening videos at the halts. Those present during the launch of the website included Additional Chief Secretary for Home A.M. Tiwari and Chief Principal Secretary K. Kailashnathan.
Hate Messages on Social Media Spur Attacks on People From UP, Bihar in Gujarat After Toddler’s Rape
Ahmedabad: Non-Gujaratis, especially those hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, were targeted in several parts of the state following the arrest of a Bihar native for allegedly raping a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district last week, police said Friday. Director General of Police Shivanand Jha said such attacks have taken place in Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Patan and Ahmedabad districts in the last one week and 170 people have been arrested in connection with the incidents. The attacks took place after hate messages against non-Gujaratis, particularly those from Bihar and UP, were circulated on social media, he said On September 28, a 14-monthold girl was allegedly raped in a village near Himmatnagar town of Sabarkantha district, around 100 km
from Ahmedabad, the police had said. The victi belongs to the Thakor community. One Ravindra Sahu, a labourer hailing from Bihar and working in a local ceramic factory, was arrested the same day for the toddler’s rape, the police had said. Congress MLA Alpesh Thakor, who heads the Kshatriya Thakor Sena, on Friday appealed to his community and members of his outfit, who were allegedly involved in the attacks, to maintain peace, saying non-Gujaratis are also our “brothers”.
Bought bullet train tickets worth Rs 15,000 for two-hour journey in Japan: Gujarat Dy CM Nitin Patel Ahmedabad : Recounting his maiden tour to Japan in the month of September 2018, Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Friday evening said during his eight day tour he got an opportunity to travel by the bullet train, where he bought tickets worth Rs 15000 for a two-hour journey. “We travelled by the bullet train — the kind of one which is being built between Ahmedabad and Mumbai — for about 700 kilometers which took us just two hours and the ticket cost was Rs 15000. There nothing is free and nothing is cheap,” said Patel while speaking at an event titled “Japan Insights-ABC” held at
Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) where a 17-member delegation from Ishikawa prefecture was present. The delegation also had companies working on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project. Patel however did not elaborate on the bullet train journey and restricted his talk to personal experiences of Japan. Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai, Ryoji Noda who was also present at the event said on the sidelines that the bullet train project can only begin from the Japanese side once the land acquisition is completed from the Indian side.
The Fashion Trend Exhibition is organized at the Grand Bhagwati Hotel in Ahmedabad on October 5 and 6
For the occasion of Navratri maayaime events organised Two days “Fashion Trend exhibition” in Ahmedabad Fashion Trend Exhibition
Ahmedabad : Fashion Trend Exhibition, which was being held at Mumbai for last several years, now has been held at the Grand Bhagwati Hotel in Ahmedabad on October 5th and 6th by mayaaime events. The exhibition, which is being held for Navratri festival, people will see a huge collection of costumes, jewellery, etc. for the festival of Navratri. Ms. Sejal Negandhi, owner of mayaaime events and organiser of Fashion Trend Exhibition said, “I was associated with the Fashion Trend Exhibition held in Mumbai for many years. For the first time this year, this two day exhibition
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organised for the people of Ahmedabad on the occasion of Navratri. Over 50 Exhibitors from Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, Udaipur, Gujarat etc. have been present across the country. In the exhibition, Western and Traditional Clothes, Designer Chaniyacholi, Kedia and Jewellery Collection and Footwear Collection will also available for Navratri festival. And all the exhibitors are new. Also, we will distribute Tulsi Plants to 1st 500 visitors.” The exhibition was inaugurated by Ex- Mayor Meenakshiben Patel and by the pride of Gujarat Ms. Harshaben Patel. Many exhibitors from
across India have been present in this two-day exhibition. It provides platform to all exhibitors to launch their product as they can conduct market research as well as evaluate market competition. The exhibition features a special Navratri Collection, a festive collection and a wide range of Wedding Collections. Besides, Handmade Jewelry, Rajasthani Jewelry will also available in this exhibition. Organizer Sejal Negandi has been involved with the fashion industry for the past 8 years and she is also a photographer by the profession.
Lion Deaths in Gir: ICMR doesn’t rule out CDV deaths, wants more tests Pune : After the death of 23 Asiatic lions over three weeks in the Gir forest of Gujarat, scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research’s National Institute of Virology (NIV) have confirmed the presence of the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) in at least five of 24 samples that were tested. The CDV causes a highly contagious disease in lions, which is also life-threatening in dogs and several wild animals, including wolves, foxes, raccoons, red pandas, ferrets, hyenas, and tigers. The prevalence of this virus and its diversity in the wildlife of India has not been not studied. Only a few reports regarding the detection of CDV in captive wild carnivores are available, which includes the tiger and red panda. ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava told The Indian Express that the virus has so far been detected in only five samples from the 24 tested.
Islamabad : Pakistan Supreme Court Chief Justice Saqib Nisar Friday asked authorities to first initiate action against Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sprawling Bani Gala residence as he heard a case on illegal constructions in the federal capital’s suburb, according to a media report. Justice Nisar said that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) should first act against Khan’s Bani Gala residence, days after he asked the cricketer-turned-politician to first pay fine to reguralise his property. Khan had sought the court’s attention towards the large-scale encroachment, unchecked and unplanned construction in Bani Gala, massive denuding due to massive tree felling and pollution of the Rawal Lake due to sewage. During the hearing, the full bench headed by Justice Nisar said Prime Minister Khan should be the first person to take steps towards regularisation of his property in order for others to follow his example, the Express Tribune reported. The premier’s counsel, Babar Awan, replied they will cooperate with the CDA to resolve this issue.
Israeli police question PM again on corruption allegations
Jerusalem : Israeli police are questioning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a 12th time as part of their investigations into corruption allegations. Investigators arrived Friday at Netanyahu’s official residence in Jerusalem as protesters gathered outside with a large banner bearing Netanyahu’s face and the words “crime minister” and chanting slogans calling for justice. Media reported that Netanyahu is to be questioned concerning two corruptions cases in which police have already recommended indictments. One involves allegedly taking gifts from billionaires, and the second involves trading positive media coverage for legislation to weaken a free daily newspaper. Police had no immediate comment. Netanyahu was last questioned by police in August concerning a corruption case involving Israel’s telecom giant. The prime minister has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, dismissing the accusations as a media “witch hunt.” Investigators arrived Friday at Netanyahu’s official residence in Jerusalem as protesters gathered outside with a large banner bearing Netanyahu’s face and the words “crime minister” and chanting slogans calling for justice.
Trump campaigns in Minnesota as senators mull Kavanaugh fate
Minneapolis : US President Donald Trump aimed to boost Republican congressional candidates in Minnesota, as the GOP hopes to fend off a Democratic effort to recapture the House of Representatives.Trump landed in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon and headed to a fundraiser. He was set to appear later at an evening rally in Rochester, friendly territory in the traditionally liberal state, where Republicans are targeting two Democratic districts but playing defence in two GOP-held districts in the Minneapolis suburbs. Outside Washington, the focus still remained on the dramatic nomination process for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. Trump told reporters he thinks Brett Kavanaugh is “doing very well” as senators weigh a new FBI background report prompted by allegations of sexual misconduct. Trump earlier tweeted his support for Kavanaugh, who is accused of a sexual assault at a high school party, saying, “Due Process, Fairness and Common Sense are now on trial!” Trump has sought to use the Kavanaugh confirmation conflict to appeal to white men, arguing that the accusations are proof that innocent men could be unfairly targeted.
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