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Short News Excited to lead delegation for India’s first-ever SCO summit as full member, says PM New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Qingdao in China on Saturday, for a two-day visit to attend the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, besides holding a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Taking to Twitter, Modi said, “On 9th and 10th June, I will be in Qingdao, China to take part in the annual SCO Summit. This will be India’s first SCO Summit as a full member. Will be interacting with leaders of SCO nations and discussing a wide range of subjects with them.” “I am excited to lead the Indian delegation for our first-ever meeting of the Council as a full member,” he said in a Facebook post.
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Consider asking media not to use term Dalit: Bombay HC to I&B ministry Mumbai : The Bombay High Court has asked the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to consider issuing a direction to media to stop using the word ‘Dalit’, following a circular advising government officials against using the word. The Nagpur bench of the high court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by Pankaj Meshram, seeking removal of the word Dalit from all government documents and communication. “As the central government has issued necessary directions to its officers, we find that it can also issue suitable directions as per the law to respondent no. 2 (Press Council) and the media to refrain from using the same word,” the bench comprising justices B P Dharmadhikari and ZA Haq said.
Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Kumaraswamy retains Finance, Dy CM assigned Home New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy allocated portfolios to his ministers on Friday night, keeping Finance with himself, while giving Home department to his deputy G Parameshwara. The Karnataka CM retained 11 portfolios even as he allocated the portfolios after intense bargaining between the coalition partners, reports PTI. CM Kumaraswamy will be in charge of Finance, Energy and Excise department apart from the ones which were not assigned to anybody. The Deputy CM takes charge of the Bengaluru development ministry — which controls both the Bengaluru Development Authority and the local corporation — and the Home portfolio.
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Sources said that both letters mentioned the Gadchiroli encounters, and threatened Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his family members.
Maoists plan to kill Modi Rajiv Gandhi-style: Cops Mumbai: Maoists are planning to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi the way former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was killed, the Pune police said, citing a letter allegedly seized from a person arrested two days back. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday his office had received two letters, allegedly from Maoists threatening him and his family, after the recent anti-Naxal operations in Gadchiroli in which 39 Maoists were killed. The Pune police on Thursday told a court that a letter recovered from the Delhi house of Rona Wilson talks about the Maoists mulling a “Rajiv Gandhi-type incident” and suggesting
Modi should be targeted during his road shows. Wilson was among five people arrested from Mumbai, Nagpur and Delhi in connection with ‘Elgar Parishad’ held in December and the subsequent Bhima-Koregaon violence in the district. Rajiv Gandhi was killed by a woman suicide bomber during a public event in Sriperumbudur on May 21, 1991. Fadnavis said “many such communications have been seized during the raids” and “the intelligence agencies are at work and probing into more links in this connection (the plot)”. Meanwhile, sources in Maharashtra’s home department said on Friday, the two letters addressed to Fadnavis, were received by the CM’s office a week ago.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis gets threat letters from Maoist organisations
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis received two threat letters, allegedly from Maoist organisations, sources in the state Home Department told PTI on Friday. The letters were received by the chief minister’s office a week ago and have been handed over
to the police, the sources added. “The letters came after the recent anti-Naxal operations in Gadchiroli, in which 39 Maoists were killed. The letters have been handed over to the police for further investigations,” the sources said. It also said that both letters mentioned the
Pranab Mukherjee at RSS event: ‘Divergent strands in public discourse must be recognised, talks solve problems’
New Delhi : Today, I’m here to share with you my understanding of the concepts of Nation, Nationalism and Patriotism in the context of India, that is Bharat. These three concepts are so closely intertwined that it is difficult to discuss any one of them in isolation. India was a state long before the concept of the European Nation State gained ground after the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. This model — of a defined territory, a single language, shared religion and a common enemy — is the model which led to the formation of various nation states in Europe. On the other hand Indian Nationalism emanated from “Universalism” the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramayah….Our national identity has emerged through a long drawn process of confluence, assimilation, and co-existence. The multiplicity in culture, faith and language is what makes India special. We derive our strength from tolerance. We accept and respect our pluralism. We celebrate our diversity…. Any attempt at defining our nationhood in terms of dogmas and identities of religion, region, hatred and intolerance will only lead to dilution of our national identity.
Gadchiroli encounters, and threatened Fadnavis and his family members. Reacting to the letters, Fadnavis told ANI, “Several facts have surfaced in the letter. Police have seized it and it will be presented before the court. A probe is underway to find more links.”
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There is tension but confident Congress will take right decision, says Kumaraswamy
New Delhi : Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Friday admitted that there is tension with the alliance partner Congress over the allocation of portfolios but also expressed confidence that the grand old party would take the right decision to sort out the differences. “Yes, there is some tension there (in the Congress) but I am confident that the Congress leaders will take the right decision,” Kumaraswamy told news agency ANI. The CM’s remarks came a day after several senior Congress leaders held a meeting at former Water Resources Minister MB Patil’s home to discuss denial of Cabinet berths to the party. The meeting was attended by MLAs such as MTB Nagaraj, Satish Jharkiholi, and Roshan Baig. According to PTI, former minister HK Patil also held a similar meeting and demanded that the party high command take appropriate steps to address the grievances of the legislators. Congress leader D K Shivakumar on Friday said.
Pranab Mukherjee at RSS event: Sharmistha Mukherjee, the president of the Delhi Congress women’s wing, alleged the BJP and RSS’ dirty tricks departments were at work in full swing.
Sharmistha Mukherjee’s ‘told-you-so’ moment: Fake photo of Pranab Mukherjee at RSS event surfaces New Delhi : Sharmistha Mukherjee Thursday targeted the BJP and RSS for a viral photoshopped image of her father and former President Pranab Mukherjee doing the RSS’ salute along with its chief Mohan Bhagwat. Sharmistha, the president of the Delhi Congress women’s wing, alleged the right-wing organisations’ dirty tricks departments were at work in full swing. Her comments come a day after she warned her father that his visit to the RSS headquarters would fuel rumours and fake news. “See, this is exactly what I was fearing & warned my father about. Not even few hours have passed, but BJP/RSS dirty tricks dept is at work in full swing!” Sharmistha tweeted last night. The former President Thursday addressed a programme of the RSS as a chief guest, a decision which was questioned by leaders in the Congress. A day before the event, Sharmistha had warned her father that his speech will be forgotten,
but visuals of him will be circulated with fake statements. “By going to Nagpur, you are giving BJP/RSS full handle to plant false stories, spread falls rumours and make it somewhat believable. And this is just the beginning!” she had said. “The speech will be forgotten, visuals will remain and those will be circulated with fake statements.” Sharmistha, however, endorsed the view that every family has
opposing views, which is why she expressed her differences in public. “We are a democratic, argumentative family; and I learnt this from my father only,” she added. In his speech, Pranab Mukherjee said, “any attempt at defining our nationhood in terms of dogmas and identities of religion, region, hatred and intolerance will only lead to dilution of our national identity”.
Speaking at an event to mark the 10th anniversary of ‘Chennai Centre for China Studies’, the minister said, “One thing I want to assure here...we do not view our relations with China through the prism of China-Pakistan relations.”
No review of India’s stand on China-Pakistan Corridor: Sitharaman New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India does not view its relations with China through the prism of China-Pakistan ties. She, however, ruled out the possibility of New Delhi reviewing its stand on CPEC project, a major stumbling block in SinoIndian relationship. Speaking at an event to mark the 10th anniversary of ‘Chennai Centre for China Studies’, the minister said, “One thing I want to assure here…we do not view our relations with China through the prism of China-Pakistan relations.”
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The defence minister also mentioned that New Delhi is alert to the economic assistance provided by China to India’s neighbours and ramifications it could have for the country. She also brought up the issue of China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC), and made it clear that India will not “entertain any thought” of reviewing its stand on it, as it concerned its sovereignty. “It is an issue of sovereignty, and we shall not entertain any thought (other than the stated Indian position) on that matter,” she was quoted as saying by PTI. The ambitious ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a combination of projects that are aimed at upgrading infrastructure in Pakistan and consolidating the economic ties between the two countries.
‘Plot to kill’ PM Modi: Maoists fighting a lost battle, says Rajnath Singh New Delhi : Amid Pune police’s claim of a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the government was serious about the security of the PM. “We are always serious about the PM’s security. The Maoists are fighting a lost battle. They are now active only in 10 districts in the country,” Singh, who was in Jammu and Kashmir for a two-day visit, told reporters. Pune police on Thursday claimed to have seized an email from one of the five people arrested for having alleged Maoist links. The email, police said, hinted at plans to assassinate Modi in “another Rajiv Gandhi-type incident” by “targeting his roadshows”.
Amit Shah mocks Rahul Gandhi, says lucky that he got such opposition New Delhi : Mocking Rahul Gandhi as a “babua” (child), BJP president Amit Shah on Friday said the Congress chief keeps attacking the government for not doing one thing or another but should instead give account of the works of his three generations who ruled India for decades. Addressing workers of Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha constituency represented by Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Shah also took a jibe at the rival party over its “happiness” on the BJP’s defeat in bypolls and said he considered himself lucky that he has got such an opposition which was satisfied with victory in a few by-elections even though it was losing power in many states.
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Khattar’s net traps only the small fish
The Haryana government’s controversial decision to demand a third of all earnings of sportspersons from the state, including income generated from commercial endorsements and sponsorships, has led to reactions ranging from outright disbelief to disappointment. The state government has sought to justify the move on the ground that the money thus collected would be used for the promotion of sports and the development of sports infrastructure. The claim is also based on the argument that the sportspersons in question are taking time off their regular work with the government or service organisations like the Railways. Going by the initial expressions of outrage, it appears that those affected are mostly from traditional sports like wrestling, weightlifting, archery etc as the stars in these disciplines are mainly employed by the state government or entities controlled by it. The big fish like cricketers and top athletes will not come under the dragnet as the superstars are generally employed by leading brands. And they are the ones who pocket huge amounts by way of endorsements. For instance, India captain Virat Kohli is among the highest paid crickets in the world, earning Rs100 crore in just one deal with tyre manufacturer MRF. Their line up includes stars like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and others. There is no doubt that the Khattar government’s decision will be most unpopular with sports people, but a patently bigger fight is on hand for the Modi government at the Centre in reigning in the sports administration industry, which has become a law unto itself. Union sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says he is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards politicians and bureaucrats who have made sports bodies their fiefdom. His ministry has drawn up a National Sports Code to reform the sports administration. The code stipulates that the age of office-bearers be capped at 70, while limiting the maximum tenure for an official to 12 years. But the Indian Olympic Association and other sports federations, to which the code should apply, are strongly opposed to the proposals. Those who are likely to be affected by the implementation of such a code are bound to step up their resistance and seek political patronage for their vested interests by enlisting the support of Opposition parties. While they do not have a cause against the code, they are likely to use moves such as the one by the BJP government in Haryana to build up a case of high-handedness against sportspersons and functionaries. The two instances must, however, be treated on their respective merits and it is incumbent on the part of all those who love sports in the country to checkmate the sports administrators, who simply cannot take the idea of being subjected to regulation.
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Salman confirms SLB film, to shoot Bharat, Dabangg together, reveals sequel of TZH
Mumbai: Salman Khan has his hands full with ‘Race 3’ release, ‘Bharat’ shooting, ‘Dabangg 3’ in the pipeline, ‘Kick 2’ and another film with Remo. While promoting ‘Race 3’ by interacting with the media, Salman quipped, “Bharat and Dabangg are going to be shot simultaneously once I am back. I am going back to the old format of shooting two films at a time.” Clarifying his list of films, Salman said,
“The films happening are Bharat, Dabangg 3, Sher Khan, the dance film, Kick 2 – when the script is ready.” “And a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film… when he comes and narrates it to me,” he added. Ask him about the sequel to his Christmas superhit ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ and further revealed, “The sequel to Tiger Zinda Hai is absolutely happening. I have even heard the plot of it. It is called Zoya Zinda Hai.”
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Mandy Moore gets candid
Washington : Mandy moore in a candid conversation with Howard Stern went down the memory lane of her love-life, reports People. com. Howard Stern started off directly with how Valderrama had bragged about having sex with Mandy Moore in a 2006 interview. She responded saying,“I dated him when I was 16-17, no. I love him and I still love him and he’s a very good friend and that’s why I was so shocked by it. Not only was it a fib, but it was so unlike him, so uncharacteristic. He’s dated all the ladies. I met him at a photoshoot for some teen magazine
Wa s h i n g t o n : ‘ A m a z i n g Spiderman 2’ star Jamie Foxx recently opened up about racism he encountered in college before his career took off. The star revealed that he wasn’t allowed to appear onstage in a College Musical because he is black, reported People. “They came to me because they needed a tenor.
They wouldn’t let me go on the stage, but they would let me behind the curtain because there weren’t any African Americans in the production. So I would sing in the back, and I would just sing the parts they needed me,” People quoted Off Script. Foxx attended United States International University, where
he studied classical music and composition. In addition to the talk show, Foxx is set to host and produce the game show ‘Beat Shazam’, which premieres for its second season on May 29 on Fox. He will also be seen in the new Robin Hood film alongside Taron Egerton and Jamie Dornan.
Rumi and Carter on Epic Tour?
Washington : Queen Bey and Jay-Z’s On the Run II tour has kickstarted and is already making the headlines, reports EOnline.com. The couple is currently making the rounds at Cardiff and fans have started posting pictures online from the event. One major scoop from the epic concert that had the social media wheezing was when the power couple reportedly showed off the picture of their twins, Rumi and Sir Carter in a photo. But Beyonce’s rep apparently said that it wasn’t the couple’s twins in the photo, according to Buzzfeed.
Singham again? Ajay Devgn to steal spotlight from Ranveer Singh in Simmba climax
Mumbai: Rohit Shetty’s Simmba has gone on the floor and the audience is eager to see the film on the big screen. The film is touted to be a masala entertainer, which is Rohit Shetty’s forte. Audiences will get to see stellar performances by big names, like Ranveer Singh, who will be playing the role of a cop. Sara Ali
Khan will be seen opposite him in the film. We also hear that the director’s close friend, Ajay Devgn, will make an entry during the climax sequence, which will be an action scene. Ajay Devgn has teamed up with Rohit Shetty in many films in the past, like Singham, Singham 2, Golmaal Again and several others.
Happy Birthday Shilpa Shetty: Actress reacts on turning 43, 25 years in Bollywood Mumbai: The hottest mommy in B-Town, Shilpa Shetty is turning 43 today and she doesn’t look it a bit. In fact, it seems that she is only getting younger with each passing year. The actress herself admits that she has not lost her zest for life. “I am going to be 43 and I am very proud of my age. I look my best now. I feel far healthier than I used to in my 30s. For me, age is just a number. I want to age gracefully and in a healthy way. You tend to age when you lose enthusiasm, I have not lost it, so I won’t age,” says Shilpa. Although she has put her acting career on the back burner, Shilpa Shetty is busy tending to a string of other commitments. When one wonders if
she has given up films for good, the actress dismisses the thought instantly. “Films are a part of my life; once an actor, always an actor. I am still relevant in this time and age and am doing interesting things that I have not done before. The reason why I have not done something is because, for me, it is not interesting and different from what I have done earlier,” reveals Shilpa. Talking about her lasting appeal, the Baazigar actress says, “This is my 25th year in the industry and I have not done a film for eight-nine years. But, people still interview me, so I must be doing something right. I feel people still have faith in me, be it on the small screen or digital space.”
Sonakshi Sinha to attend charity gala hosted by Women’s India Association’s in London Mumbai: The effortlessly vivacious Sonakshi Sinha has always made a mark with every association she solidifies and thus backs. This one being no different! Sona will be seen attending the prestigious charity gala hosted by the Women’s India Association’s in London on June 8 as the brand ambassador of their empowerment program. The Vintage Glamour charity Ball will be held on Friday 8th June 2018 at Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Sonakshi, who has always been vocal about her views on women and children’s issues, will be aiding the organization to raising funds for the projects that reflect the ethos of empowering women and children. “Sona has just
completed her shoot for Happy Phir Bhaag Jayegi and is amidst prep for Kalank and rehearsals for the Dabbang Tour. When this opportunity came her way, she knew it’s something she wanted to pursue given how legitimate their efforts were towards women and children’s initiatives. So she decided to make time for the gala and lend the WIA a voice to push their cause based agenda”, says an insider source. Ask her about her latest association and Sonakshi says, “WIA is one of the oldest Indian charitable organizations in UK which is completely dedicated in its commitment to empowering women and children through education , rehabilitation , life skills and social welfare.
Lady Gaga debuts with Bradley Cooper Lady Gaga is starring alongside Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born and she is almost unrecognisable. The film is a remake of the 1976 film starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, reports People.com. Gaga’s character is an aspiring singer whose career takes off after she meets Cooper’s character, a washed up country singer Jackson Maine. “It all came down to this broken love story, and there’s no better way to express that than through singing because there’s nowhere to hide when you’re singing. Your whole body is electrified,” Cooper said in an interview to Entertainment Weekly.
Are you confined only to makeup, fashion, Twitter user asks SRK, he slays it in style Mumbai: Being a public personality in the era of trolls isn’t easy. Nearly every star, at some point or the other, has ended up lashing out at people making unsavoury comments about them. Meanwhile, there’s a reason why Shahrukh Khan is still the undisputed badshah of Bollywood, and social media. And it’s not just his number of followers. The star has figured out the best way to deal with trolls — he slays them with wit and humour. It’s genius really, they end up not knowing what hit them, and SRK escapes unscathed. A Twitter user Wenay_Aradhya tweeted, “#AskSRK @ iamsrk Why don’t u react or give ur views on Kashmir riots..Bengal riots..illegal settlement of Rohingyas, Bangladeshis & Missionary activities of conversions in south India? Are u confined only to MAKEUP & Fashion Dress (sic).” To which SRK replied, “I would reply to u but I don’t know if you are appropriately and fashionably dressed for my reply... (sic).”
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Rafael Nadal steamrolls Juan Martin Del Potro, reaches 11th French Open final
Paris : Ruthless Rafael Nadal punished Juan Martin del Potro for missed opportunities as he reached his 11th French Open final with a 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory on Friday. Argentine Del Potro often had Nadal in trouble in a ferocious first set but paid heavily for failing to convert any of the six break points that came his way at 1-1 and 4-4. Once Nadal stole the opener with a break in the 10th game it was one-way traffic as he left Del Potro trailing in a cloud of Parisian clay dust to set up a final against
Dominic Thiem. “It was a tough first set with opportunities for Juan Martin, I am fortunate that I won the first set and then I played more aggressively,” Nadal, who equals Roger Federer’s feat of reaching the final of a single Slam 11 times, said on court as fans chanted “Viva Espana”. “I am very happy to be back in the final here at Roland Garros. For me it’s incredible. “Thiem beat me in Madrid this year and played with big power. I know I have to play my best tennis to have a chance on Sunday.
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SPOTLIGHTING HOLLYWOOD’S SUPPORTING STAR
New Delhi : In a new video released today exclusively with IMDb, esteemed Hollywood Prop Master Russell Bobbitt lifts the curtain on the magic of moviemaking, illuminating the creative process of film production and documenting Zippo’s celluloid legacy. For over 30 years, Marvel Entertainment’s Head Prop Master Russell Bobbitt has worked out of the spotlight alongside industry
stalwarts. With a portfolio of over 50 films including box office hits such as The Good Shepherd and Planet of the Apes, Russell is responsible for acquiring, designing and manufacturing the objects that end up in the hands of Hollywood’s best-known actors. In the new Walk of Flame video, Bobbitt takes film fans behindthe-scenes to a leading LA prop house with over 1,000,000 props in inventory.
French Open 2018: Simona Halep hoping to be fourth-time lucky in finals Paris : World number one Simona Halep gets a fourth chance to finally win a Grand Slam title when she starts as favourite in the French Open final against American Sloane Stephens on Saturday. The 26-year-old has pedigree on clay, knows what it feels like to step out on Court Philippe Chatrier to contest the title match and holds a 5-2 winning record over Stephens. She is also playing arguably the best tennis of her career. There is one major sticking point though, Halep has always fallen just short when the big prizes have been tantalisingly within reach — twice in the French Open final and also in this year’s Australian Open final. Tenth seed Stephens, the first American not called Williams to reach the Roland Garros final since Jennifer Capriati in 2001, by contrast has a perfect record in Grand Slam finals having beaten friend Madison Keys to win last year’s U.S. Open. Romanian Halep’s
best chance came last year when she was a set and 3-0 ahead against unseeded Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, only to suffer a heartbreaking defeat. In Australia in January she ran out of gas on a steamy Melbourne
night against Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki but after a relatively comfortable passage through the Paris draw, she will be firing on all cylinders this time. While the match is a huge occasion for Stephens, seven-times French Open champion Chris Evert believes Halep needs it more. “I think tomorrow is a bigger moment for Simona Halep than it is for Sloane Stephens,” Evert, a Eurosport analyst, said on Friday.
New Zealand Women score 490 runs in ODI, thrash record for highest ever score New Delhi: New Zealand women created history after smashing a world record total of 490/4 against Ireland in the first ODI in Dublin on Friday. Their total is the highest score in men’s or women’s one-day internationals. Skipper Suzie Bates was the star performer scoring 151 runs in just 94 balls while Maddy Green complemented her with an equally entertaining 121 of 77 deliveries. Amelia Kerr’s cameo of 81 in 45 towards the end ensured that the White Ferns eclipse their
previous best of 455/5 against Pakistan in 1997. Incidentally, this is only the third instance when a 400-plus score has been made in women’s ODIs. Earlier, in the day New Zealand Women won the toss and opted to bat first. Opener Jess Watkin (62 from 59) along with Bates set the platform with a blistering opening stand of 172. While Watkin departed in the 19th over, Bates continued to pile on the misery until the 30th over when she was finally dismissed by Cara Murray for 151.
Her spectacular knock featured 24 boundaries and 2 sixes. However, Maddy Green and 17-year-old Amelia Kerr continued thereafter, plundering the Irish attack and milking boundaries at will. Green brought up her century in the 41st over and was dismissed soon after. But it was Kerr and wicketkeeper Bernadine Bezuidenhout who kept scoring at more than 10 runs per over. While at one point it seemed that the Ferns were poised to surpass the 500 runmark they ultimately fell short by just 10 runs.
Business India’s GDP grew at the fastest pace in seven quarters at 7.7 per cent in the January-March quarter of last fiscal.
Economic growth may cross 8 per cent in next 2 years, says Prabhu
New Delhi: India’s GDP growth is likely to cross 8 per cent in the next two years and the government is taking a number of steps including formulation of a new industrial policy to double the economy’s size to USD 5 trillion in 7-8 years, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday. “We are working on few strategies to boost economic growth.
We are now seeing an upsurge,” he told reporters here while talking about the achievements of the government during the last four years. Prabhu exuded confidence that the growth in 2018-19 will be better than the preceding fiscal. “I should not be surprised that in the next few quarters, say next 2 years for sure, we will be very close to or cross 8 per cent growth and
that is coming out of strong performance of so many sectors,” he said. India’s GDP grew at the fastest pace in seven quarters at 7.7 per cent in the JanuaryMarch quarter of last fiscal, retaining the fastest growing major economy tag on robust performance by manufacturing and service sectors as well as good farm output. On yearly basis, however, it
grew at a four-year low of 6.7 per cent in 2017-18, down from 7.1 per cent in the previous fiscal. Prabhu said that to facilitate the 8 per cent potential growth, the government is working on several areas including formulation of a new industrial policy, “which is going to make India ready for the fourth industrial revolution and beyond”.
Tata Motors rolls out a special offer across its passenger vehicles range to celebrate 150 years of the Tata Group Bangalore: Commemorating 150 years of the Tata Group, the Tata Motors passenger vehicles business is extending a special, limited period offer, till 25th June. Reflecting on this group-wide celebration, this attractive offer will include benefits that are worth up to INR 1 Lakh,* provision of insurance at Re 1*, and a special exchange bonus* amongst many other exciting deals, thus making it an exciting proposition for the firsttime-car buyers, this monsoon. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. S.N Barman, Vice President – Sales, Marketing & Customer Support, PVBU, Tata Motors said, “Throughout the years, Tata Motors has continuously striven to meet the customers’ expectations and offer them with a joyous experience while purchasing a car. On the blissful occasion of the 150th anniversary of our Group, we wish to strengthen the bond of happiness amongst our customers through many beneficial offers this month.” The Company is offering these benefits on the entire range of passenger vehicles, including the blockbuster TIAGO and its LEVEL NEX compact SUV – the NEXON. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Business in the domestic market ended FY18 with a growth of 22%, compared to industry growth of 7%. The growth momentum continues in FY19 with a strong sales performance with an increase of 61% is sales, recorded in May 2018. With Turnaround 2.0, the Company strives towards a Sustainable Win in PVs by driving volumes and increasing market share.
The bank has increased MCLR rates by 10 bps for various tenors, it said in a statement.
Bank of India hikes lending rate based on MCLR by 0.10 per cent
New Delhi: Following peers, state-owned Bank of India has hiked lending rates based on MCLR by 0.10 per cent for various tenors. The bank has increased MCLR rates by 10 bps (or 0.10 per cent) for various tenors, it said in a statement. “Bank of India has revised upward marginal cost-based lending rate for one-year at 8.50 per cent while overnight rate up by 10 bps at 7.90 per cent,” the statement bank. Among others, the one-month and three-month marginal cost of lending rate (MCLR) have been enhanced by 0.10 per cent or 10 bps each to 8.20 per cent and 8.30 per cent, respectively. The MCLR of six-month tenor will bear interest rate of 8.45 per cent, up 0.10 per cent from current
rate of 8.35 per cent. Bank of India said the enhanced rates would come into effect from June 10, 2018. Big lenders such as SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank have already increased their MCLR making consumer loans such as auto, home and business loans costly. Among those who have joined the bigger banks include private sector Karur Vysya Bank and Indian Bank. Banks review the MCLR every month, which is a uniform methodology introduced from April 2016 to ensure fair interest rates to borrowers as well as banks. Stock of Bank of India was trading at Rs 100.15 on BSE, up 1.68 per cent, from previous close.
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CM Dash-Board: Monitoring for works of departments and districts: Tri-Netra of Government
People’s problems should not remain be pending : Vijaybhai Rupani Ahmedabad : The CM DashBoard equipped with the latest 1700 criterions has become operational in 26 departments and 33 district head-quarters of the state government from the Chief Minister Mr. Vijaybhai Rupani’s office. The Chief Minister would be able to monitor directly on all the schemes and their works as the data of the CM Dash Board is based on the management information system of all the departments. Speaking about it on the 2 nd day of the ongoing 9 th Chintan Shibir being held at Vadodara on Friday, Mr. Rupani said that the objective of this system is to improve the government works and making them more effective. This is the third-eye (Tri-Netra) of the government which would enable the government to monitor
the works from Gandhinagar that are being carried out anywhere between Lakhpat in Kutch and Umbergaon in south-Gujarat. Mr. Rupani said that with the CM Dash-Board every department and
district administration would be able to develop a perfect system for it works. The Prime Minister Mr. Narendrabhai Modi has envisaged the image of ‘Digital India.’ Gujarat with optimum use of
DHFL Griha Utsav in Bharuch on June 9 and 10, 2018 will enable you to buy your Dream Home Bharuch: DHFL, one of India’s leading housing finance companies will be organizing a property cum finance exhibition on June 9 and 10, 2018 at Shree KutchhKadvaPatidarSamaj, Uma Bhavan, Nr. Mahavir Turning, Ankleshwar-393002 from 10 am to 8 pm. Customers will be able to choose from over 500 affordable housing units from 8 lakh onwards. DHFL Griha Utsav is a noble initiative towards realizing the Government’s vision of ‘Housing for All by 2022’. Entry to this exhibition is free. The DHFL Griha Utsav in Bharuch will not only offer competitive interest rates but also offer customers spot sanctions on their home loan and attractive discounts on processing fees. Most of the housing units will be covered under the Pradhan MantriAwasYojana which will provide an interest subsidy benefit of upto 2.67 lakhs for first home buyers, provided the customer fulfils the eligibility criteria for the home loan. DHFL was founded in 1984 by Late Shri Rajesh Kumar Wadhawan with a
vision to provide financial access for Indians to own a home of their own. Today, led by Mr. Kapil Wadhawan, CMD, DHFL, is CARE AAA rated and acknowledged as one of India’s leading financial institutions with extensive presence across the country, in addition to representative offices in Dubai and London. Throughout its years of growth, DHFL has stayed true to its core vision of financial inclusion, serving low and middle income customers across India. The company’s wide network, coupled with insights into local customer needs, has enabled the company to provide meaningful financial access to customers even in India’s smallest towns. With a strong business foundation, an extensive distribution network, proven industry expertise and a deep understanding of the Indian customer, DHFL is a highly respected and trusted financial services company in India with a concerted focus towards enabling home ownership to the low and middle income customer segments.
technologies would take a frontal position in the country in the fields of good governance, e-governance and ease of doing business. The commands and controls of the CM Dash-Board would indicate that the government is working in the right direction with good governance. The Chief Minister has urged all the departments to develop its own dash-board and to constantly monitor its schemes. Any problem of the people should not remain pending as his government is aiming for ‘Zero Pendency’ policy. These would be monitor by the Chief Minister from his office through CM DashBoard. Others who spoke on the CM Dash Board included State Chief Secretary Dr. J. N. Singh, Mr. D. H. Shah, the officer on the special duty at CM Office.
Two nabbed after gunfight between cops and robbers AHMEDABAD: A city crime branch team out to nab a gang of robbers from Rajasthan who were staying at an apartment in Kathwada came under heavy fire on Thursday evening. The robbers fired seven rounds from semi-automatic pistols while the cops fired two in retaliation. Senior crime branch officials said that no one was injured and they nabbed two persons, Pratap Sinh and Pinto, with firearms. Crime branch JCP J K Bhatt, said the area was cordoned off and a combing operation is under way to nab two other members of the Rajasthan-based “Pintia” gang. “We restrained ourselves, as it was a residential area and someone could have been hit,” said Bhatt. DCP Deepan Bhadran said a team led by inspector Rajesh Suvera was dispatched to nab the gang who were suspected to be holed up at Neelkanth Apartments in Kathwada. “Just as our plain clothes team neared the stairs, they came under fire from members of the gang. Our team members ducked for cover and fired two rounds back, but the robbers managed to slip out,” Bhadran said. Police from surrounding areas and additional crime branch teams rushed to the spot and nabbed one of the gang members. A second gang member was caught soon after. “All exits and entry points of the city have been barricaded. We hope to nab the two remaining suspects soon,” added a crime branch official.
IIFL Home Finance organized ‘KUTUMB’, a platform to promote benefits of green homes in the affordable housing segment in India association with National Housing Bank Ahmedabad : IIFL Home Finance Limited organized ‘KUTUMB’, a platform to promote benefits of green homes in the affordable housing segment in India. The mega event was held in association with National Housing Bank (NHB), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), CDC UK, and Ashok B Lall Architects. Planned to be a city-wise event, Kutumb focuses on the need, efforts, and initiatives to promote sustainable and energy efficient real estate development in the country. Sharing expertise on the occasion were leading industry professionals in real estate, green and sustainable infrastructure sector were present. The
speakers at the event included Mr. P. Gopalakrishnan (MD, GBCI), Ms. Ritu Kumar (Director, Environmental & Social Responsibility, CDC), Mr. Ashok B. Lall (Principal, Ashok
B Lall Architects) and Mr. Monu Ratra (CEO, IIFL Home Finance Limited). Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Monu Ratra - CEO, IIFL Home Finance Limited said “Green buildings
hold significant potential in the affordable housing segment in India. Right from the design phase to completion, a green home is not only cost effective but promotes energy efficiency and sustainable growth. Through KUTUMB, we want to create a platform where individuals and organizations can pool their knowledge and resources towards creating a sustainable future and greener society which aligns with the vision of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Housing for All by 2022” At the occasion, Mr. P. Gopalakrishnan (MD, GBCI) shared the importance of green buildings and sustainable development to real estate developers present at the event.
Tasty Treat launches a wide range of delectable biscuits and cookies AHMEDABAD: Tasty Treat, the readyto-eat snacking brand from Future Consumer Limitedpresents a wide range of delicious biscuits and cookies. The new range features an endless list of options that will excite all food lovers and health conscious people. The list includes the all-time chai companion Marie biscuit, kids favourite Cream biscuits, chocolatey Bourban, fibre rich Oatmeal cookies and healthy Digestives. Speaking about the biscuit range Sadashiv Nayak, CEO - Food Business, Future Group says, “Tasty Treat
offers an endless list of snacking products which are delicious treats for all foodies. Our new range of biscuits and cookies has something instore for each and every one. Right from cookies for choco chip lovers, to the all-time chai favouritemarie biscuit and healthy digestives the variety will satisfy all taste buds. The range has biscuits for all moods and even includes a tastiest Digestive Cream which combines health and taste in one.” Tasty Treat also introduces a tastiest digestive that combines the fiber rich whole wheat
biscuit with flavourfulrich chocolate cream. This Digestive Cream, is a perfect way to indulge in an active lifestyle, as it has 0% added sugar and no trans fat. Tasty Treat cookies are available in flavours like Choco Chips, Butter Cashews, Pista, Butter and Oatmeal. The crunchy cream biscuits are filled with mouthwateringStrawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate cream. Tasty Treat Bourbon is made with the finest Cocoa Beans from Ghana and the chocolatey biscuit is filled with a generous spread of chocolate cream.
international Traveling with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on secret mission to North Korea
Washington : It began with quiet words from State Department officials: Apply for a new passport immediately. You may soon be going to a country for which ordinary US passports are not valid for travel. Vague as it was, the instruction to two reporters last Friday left little doubt about our mystery destination: North Korea. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had visited the capital, Pyongyang, in complete secrecy while he was still CIA chief in early April to set the stage for an unprecedented summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Now, Washington was abuzz with rumors that he would be heading back soon to finalize details for the summit and bring back three U.S. citizens who had been held by North Korea for more than a year for alleged anti-state activities. It would turn out to be my second visit to the isolated, authoritarian nation.
US celebrity chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain dead at 61
Washington : US celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, host of CNN’s food-and-travel-focused “Parts Unknown” television series, has died at the age of 61, the network said on Friday. Bourdain hanged himself, the network said in a statement. He was found dead in a hotel room in Strasbourg, France, where he had been working on an upcoming episode of his program, CNN said. Bourdain’s death was the second suicide this week of a high-profile American figure. Designer Kate Spade, who built a fashion empire on her signature handbags, was found dead in her New York apartment of suicide on Tuesday. Suicide rates rose in nearly every US state from 1999 to 2016, according to figures released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday.
US, Canada urge delay in vote on Vietnam’s cybersecurity bill, say law will stifle online dissent
Washington : The United States and Canada urged Vietnam on Friday to delay a vote on a proposed cybersecurity law, the U.S. Embassy said, amid widespread concern the law would cause economic harm and stifle online dissent in the communist-ruled country. Vietnamese lawmakers are set to vote on the proposed cybersecurity legislation this month. It aims to impose new legal requirements on internet companies and intensifies policing of online dissent. Facebook, Google and other global companies are pushing back hard against provisions outlined by the bill that would require them to store personal data locally on users in Vietnam and open offices in the country. “The United States and Canada urge Vietnam to delay the vote on the draft law to ensure it aligns with international standards,” the U.S. Embassy said in a statement. “We find the draft cyber law … may present serious obstacles to Vietnam’s cybersecurity and digital innovation future, and may not be consistent with Vietnam’s international trade commitments,” it said. Trade and foreign investment are key to Vietnam’s export-driven economic growth, while its leaders have been promoting technology for growth.
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