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Short News Congress, Rahul responsible for triple talaq bill not being passed: BJP New Delhi : The BJP today held Congress president Rahul Gandhi responsible for the triple talaq bill not getting the parliamentary nod in the Monsoon Session, saying his party supported it in the Lok Sabha but not in the Rajya Sabha for its vote bank politics. Attacking Gandhi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the government till last moment tried to ensure the passage of the bill, but Congress stalled its passage. “The triple talaq bill which ensures gender justice was unfortunately not allowed to be passed by Congress and its president Rahul Gandhi,” Kumar told reporters. He further said the Modi government is committed for the welfare of Muslim women. Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad who also raised the issue in the Rajya Sabha where the bill was to be taken up for discussion, said the Congress today stands exposed, the party just wanted to stalled the passage of this landmark bill. “It is unfortunate and painful that more than 300 Muslim women have been given divorce after the Supreme Court judgement and this bill was very important but opposition has some other priorities,” he told reporters.
Releasing Rajiv Gandhi’s killers will have ‘international ramifications’, Centre tells SC New Delhi : Releasing the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case will have “international ramifications” and will set “dangerous precedents”, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday while rejecting the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to free the accused. “The central government, in pursuance of section 435 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, does not concur to the proposal of the government of Tamil Nadu contained in its communication letter dated March 2, 2016 for grant of further remission of sentence to these seven convicts,” Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary V B Dubey said, while responding to a 2016 letter by the Tamil Nadu government, seeking the Centre’s concurrence on releasing the seven convicts. Emphasising that the trial court had given “cogent reasons” for imposing death penalty upon the accused and the apex court had termed the assassination an “unparallel act”, the government said, “… Releasing the four foreign nationals who had committed the gruesome murder of former prime minister of this country.
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Rajya Sabha defers triple talaq bill to next session of Parliament
New Delhi : The Rajya Sabha Friday deferred the triple talaq bill to next session of Parliament as there was no consensus among the parties. Informing the upper house, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said, “Triple Talaq bill will not be taken up today because no consensus could be built around it.” Today is the last day of the Monsoon session of Parliament. The triple talaq bill aims to ‘set aside’ the centuries-old practice of instant divorce by men. It will now be taken up in the Winter session of Parliament and it could also be taken up as an ordinance. The move
comes a day after the Union Cabinet approved inclusion of a provision of granting bail to men accused of giving instant triple talaq to their wives. Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “The offence has been made compoundable. If the wife and the husband desire to settle their differences, then the magistrate can compound the
offence on appropriate terms and conditions. Magistrate can grant bail after hearing the wife.” The amendments give power to the victim to approach a magistrate seeking “subsistence allowance” for herself and minor children. Besides these, a woman can also seek the custody of her minor children from the magistrate who will take a final call on the issue.
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On Wednesday, Dalai Lama had said Nehru had a “self-centred attitude” to become India’s first prime minister even though Mahatma Gandhi was in favour of Muhammad Ali Jinnah taking the top post at that time.
I apologise: Dalai Lama after remark on Jawaharlal Nehru
Bengaluru : Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday apologised for his statement that India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was “self-centred.” On Wednesday, he had said Nehru had a “self-centred attitude” to become India’s first prime minister even though Mahatma Gandhi was in favour of Muhammad Ali Jinnah taking the top post at that time. He had also claimed India’s partition would not have happened if Mahatma Gandhi’s wish of Jinnah becoming the prime minister had materialised. “My statement has created a controversy. I apologise if I have said something wrong,” said the Dalai Lama, when he was asked by reporters to comment on what he meant by calling Nehru self-centred. “I felt pity when I heard that Mahatma Gandhi was opposed to partition… There are more Muslims in
India than in Pakistan, but past is past,” the Dalai Lama said. Addressing an event at the Goa Institute of Management in Sankhalim town on Wednesday, he said, “I think it was a little bit self-centred attitude of Pandit Nehru that he should be the prime minister… Mahatma Gandhiji’s thinking, if it had materialised, then India, Pakistan would have been united,” he said.
Kerala floods: Red alert in Idukki, 5 columns of Army deployed in northern districts
Thiruvananthapuram : In rain batteredKerala, a red alert has been issued for Idukki and its adjoining districts in view of the possibility of release of more water from the Idukki reservoir, while entry of tourists to the high-range district was stopped after roads caved in at many places. Five columns of Army has been deployed in the state’s northern districts since last night,
and small bridges have been constructed to evacuate people stranded at various places in Kozhikode and Wayanad. The Indian Navy has put on alert its Southern Naval Command in view of the rising water level in the Periyar river and a possible inundation of parts of Wellingdon Island surrounded by the backwaters of Kochi. Twenty-six people have lost their lives since August 8
State legislature has exclusive powers on preservation of cattle: Centre “All states/UTs have legislations on banning or restricting slaughter of cow and its progeny except five states viz Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland and one Union Territory that is Lakshadweep,” the minister said. New Delhi : Preservation of cattle is a matter on which state legislatures have exclusive powers, the government said on Friday, asserting that it was up to them to enact laws on cow slaughter. In a written reply, Minister of State for Environment Mahesh Sharma told the Lok Sabha that all states and union territories, except Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Lakshadweep, have legislations on banning or restricting slaughter of cow and its progeny. The reply comes in the backdrop of rising incidents of lynchings in the country over transportation of cattle. “Under the distribution of legislatives powers between the Union of India and states
under Article 246(3) of the Constitution, the preservation of cattle is a matter on which the legislature of the states have exclusive powers to legislate. “Therefore, it is up to the states to enact laws on slaughter of cows,” he said. The minister said, “All states/UTs have legislations on banning or restricting slaughter of cow and its progeny except five states viz Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland and one Union Territory that is Lakshadweep.” He was also asked about the number of cases which came to the notice of the government regarding selling of beef by illegally slaughtering cows in abattoirs and the action taken in such cases.
in landslides and floods caused due to the heavy rains as the South-west monsoon remains vigorous over Kerala. The Idukki district administration has restricted tourists from visiting hilly areas and movement of heavy goods carriers also has been restricted. At least 30 tourists, including foreigners stranded at the Plum Judy resort at Munnar since Wednesday as roads are
TMC to hold rallies across Bengal against Assam’s NRC draft
Kolkata : The Trinamool Congress (TMC) will take out rallies across West Bengal tomorrow in protest against the publication of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, a senior leader of the party said. The state capital, however, has been exempted from tomorrow’s plan, TMC secretary-general and West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said here on Friday. BJP national president Amit Shah is set to address a public meeting in the central part of Kolkata on Saturday. “Barring Kolkata, we will organise rallies across the state in protest against the NRC. A separate rally will be taken out in the capital city on Sunday,” Chatterjee told reporters. The minister also accused the BJP-led Assam government of “deliberately omitting” Bengalis from the NRC draft. The complete draft of NRC was published on July 30 in
Rahul Gandhi claims Rafale deal ‘biggest defence scam’ ever, blames PM Modi Jaipur : Congress president Rahul Gandhi Friday called the Rafale deal the ‘biggest defence scam’ of the country, even as he blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for it. While speaking at the inauguration of a new office of the Chhattisgarh unit of the party in Raipur today, Gandhi said he didn’t get an answer from Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament when he asked why she lied to the nation about the deal. “Maine Parliament mein Raksha Mantri se kaha ki apne Hindustan ko jhooth kyun bola? Jawab nahi mila.Jab maine Modi Ji ko kaha, wo apni aankh meri aaknh se nahi mila paye. Aapne TV mein dekha wo idhar udhar dekh rahe the. Kyun? Kyunki chowkidar bhaagidar ban gaya (I asked the Defence Minister in the Parliament about why she lied to the
country? I did not get any answer. When I told Modiji about this, he was not able to look me in the eye. You saw on TV how he was looking here and there. Why? Because chowkidaar had become the bhaagidaar),” Gandhi said in his address. Gandhi spoke on a host of issues, including the lack of investigation in Panama Papers case and increasing number of rapes in
blocked due to landslips, are safe and the Army’s help has been sought, state Tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran said, adding they will be shifted to the KTDC. People living downstream of Periyar and Cheruthoni rivers have been warned that there is a possibility of inundation of banks as torrential rain pounded the state for the second day in a row.
UP and Bihar. Attacking the BJP for the lack of investigation into the Panama Papers case, the Congress president drew parallels between Pakistan and Chhattisgarh. “When the name of former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif appeared in Panama papers, he was convicted in it. In Chhattisgarh, when the name of your CM’s son comes in Panama papers, investigation doesn’t even begin. This is BJP-NDA’s ‘chowkidari’.” He further said that the Prime Minister never utters a word regarding rape incidents in UP and Bihar, adding that Indians are questioning “why women are being raped in BJP-ruled states”. He also took on the opposition claiming that what happened to women in last 4 years never happened in even 3,000 years.
Assam with 2.89 lakh names out of 3.29 applicants. Over 40 lakh people did not make it to the list. “Lakhs of Bengalis have been omitted from the NRC draft. It has been done deliberately. We demand that these names be included in the list as they are also Indians. You cannot make a person refugee in his own country,” Chatterjee added. Last week, the party had observed ‘black day’ across the state in protest against detention
of its MPs at Silchar airport in Assam. An eight-member TMC delegation that reached Silchar on August 2 to assess the situation in Assam in the wake of the NRC publication was not allowed to leave the airport. TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had claimed that the delegation members were manhandled at the airport and accused the BJP of imposing “super emergency” in the country.
Global & local factors contributed to rain fury in Kerala: Former ISRO chief Hyderabad : Eminent scientist and former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair believes the monsoon fury in Kerala might be a part of “global phenomena” but local factors like deforestation and “invasion” of mountain slopes contributed significantly to flash floods and landslips in the state. He said from the statistics point of view, this week’s rainfall was a “peak” of the last 50 years, and was an “unusual phenomena” and could not be attributed to any systematic change. “Also, in many parts of Europe and other places, heat wave is going on. Maybe it (rain fury in Kerala) is part of global phenomena, it is my assessment,” Nair, who hails from Kerala, told PTI. But he hastened to add that “from one sample (the current spell), we cannot make a judgement. We have to keep
a watch. But it (the heavy rainfall) is not contributed by Kerala alone. (It being part of a global phenomena cannot be discounted).” Nair, who headed the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from 2003-2009, said deforestation has contributed significantly to the weather change in Kerala, where torrential rains and landslips have claimed 26 lives so far. In addition, unauthorised invasion of mountain slopes caused landfall, he said. The veteran space scientist also said that the Kuttanad region, which is below the sea level, was not properly managed. The recommendations made by the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation on Kuttanad a few years ago had also not been implemented, he claimed.
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Nature’s own way to fight greed
It is as though God has forsaken his ‘own country’. Kerala is witnessing nature’s fury on such a massive scale that nearly half of its area is on a red alert. Shutters of 23 dams across the state have been opened to let water flow downstream because the dams are receiving water from the torrential rains in their catchment areas at a rate they can hardly hold. The Idukki dam, for the first time since its construction, has opened all its five shutters and still the water level in the reservoir is showing no sign of letup. The water gushing down has taken a heavy toll of the area it is passing through by uprooting trees and devouring everything coming in its way, including roads and constructions along the banks. Keralites have not experienced such flood fury since 2013. And old timers have likened it to the ‘Flood of 99’, denoting the year 1099 in the Malayalam Era calendar, corresponding to 1924, when similar floods ravaged the state in the wake of non-stop rains. While this year’s monsoon fury may be part of the global phenomena of climatic changes, the ferocious manner in which rain water has crashed down the slopes is nature’s own way of retribution for human greed, the most vulgar form of which has been visible throughout the length and breadth of Kerala. The state has virtually been taken over by mafias of all hues, encroaching on river beds, forests and rocks, shaving off vegetative cover on massive stretches of lands and devouring hills to make way for settlements and mine materials to run those constructions. The wild fury of the flood has reclaimed much of the riverbeds, encroached by the real estate and construction mafias. Land being a scarce resource in Kerala, the encroachments have enjoyed political patronage, irrespective of which party or combination has been in power. And now it is nature’s turn to show the usurpers their place. Hopefully, those who are in charge will learn a few lessons. But it is a matter of great satisfaction that the relief and rescue operations have managed to limit loss of lives to the minimum. The casualties were mostly due to landslides, which occur in a flash that there is no scope for any precaution. So far, the toll has been fewer than 30, but the brute force of the downstream flow would have suggested much larger numbers. Teams of Army and National Disaster Response Force have done a creditable job, rescuing affected people and fending for them. Above all, people in the effected areas have shown a rare sense of accommodation and fortitude by taking matters in their stride. That has been a striking feature of the crisis, the depth of which will take some time to be known.
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Kiara Advani says life has been “amazing” after her performance in Lust Stories received a lot of appreciation. Her upcoming projects are Kalank and Happy News.
Life is amazing after Lust Stories: Kiara Advani
Mumbai : Actor Kiara Advani says life has been “amazing” after her critically acclaimed performance in Lust Stories. The actor, who played the lead role in the Karan Johar-directed part in the anthology film, said her aim is to work in entertaining projects. “Life is amazing after ‘Lust Stories’ there are some interesting projects I am looking into and I am waiting to start them. I just hope to continue entertaining people, who have given me so much love. I want to win a lot of hearts,” Kiara told PTI. The 26-year-old actor has an interesting slate of films including Kalank and Good News. “I am really excited for ‘Good News’. It is a really quirky story. It has got a very interesting cast.
In ‘Kalank’ I have a special appearance. I am also shooting for a south film with Ram Charan.” Kiara, who is the face of clothing brand ONLY, said she has fuss-free style when it comes to dressing up of the camera, but credits her dedicated team for making her look good. “I like being comfortable and chic, but at the same time, I am moody. I think fashion should be literally an extension of your personality, not something you try to hard to do.” “People take a lot of fashion inspiration from movies, but a lot of people like designers, stylists, make-up artistes work hard to create our look. They put in a lot more thoughts then actors do,” she said
Hollywood - Bollywood Feel blessed that Karan Johar allowed me to be a part of Takht: Janhvi Kapoor Mumbai : Actor Janhvi Kapoor, who is basking in the success of her debut Hindi film Dhadak has said that being a part of multistarrer historical Magnus opus Takht is a big deal for her as she is just a newcomer in the industry. Janhvi was interacting with the media at the success party of Dhadak along with the film’s director Shashank Khaitan, producer Karan Johar, co-star Ishaan Khatter and sister Khushi Kapoor on Thursday here. Asked about becoming a part of Karan’s upcoming magnum opus Takht, Janhvi said: “What can I say? I am still in shock. It hasn’t sunk in yet. It’s a big deal for me and I am so eternally grateful and
feel so blessed that Karan Johar has allowed me to be part of this journey.”I am so excited and hope to do a good job… I am just overwhelmed right now.” Dhadak which is the official adaptation of Marathi film Sairat has managed to collect around Rs 106 crore worldwide at the box-office. When asked how she felt about her debut film managing to touch such a staggering figure, late actor Sridevi’s daughter said: “I am very happy and flattered. “I hope that more people go, watch and like the film. Achieving the Rs 100 crore mark at the box-office means that a lot of people have watched our film and showered their love upon our characters and the story…”
Atif Aslam trolled for singing Indian song at Pakistan Independence Day event Karachi : Pakistan’s singing sensation Atif Aslam has been trolled on social media and also criticized by the country’s mainstream media for singing a popular Bollywood song at a Pakistan Independence Day function in New York. Atif, who has lent his voice to many Bollywood songs, sang “Tera Hone Laga Hoon” from the 2009 film Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani at the function earlier this month. The performance prompted many of his fans back home to question his patriotism and also hit out at him. Zero respect
for Atif Aslam!” wrote a Twitter user. Boycott Atif Aslam Ap Ne Dil Tor Diya #boycottAtifAslam #AtifAslam,” wrote
Before Gold, here’s looking back at the hockey The world is kind of a dangerous place film that left a lasting impact – Chak De India to live in right now: John Abraham New Delhi : Released in 2007, Chak De India, directed by Shimit Amin, brought hockey to the mainstream film audience. In hindsight, one can say that this was a risky film. Even though this was a stardriven vehicle with Shah Rukh Khan at the helm, it did not have any of the formulaic tropes that Hindi films are otherwise known for. The ensemble cast was not just a bunch of women who were there to support the lead character, their individuality was well sketched out in the film. Many of these actors are still known by their screen names from Chak De India and that’s a testament to the film’s treatment of its
characters. The film did not have the compulsory ‘love story’. On paper, it’s completely alright to have a story that isn’t a love story but somehow that’s not how mainstream Bollywood functions, even till date. The film gave us an insight about its character’s personal lives but we weren’t burdened with an
unnecessary love angle. With Shah Rukh Khan, the ‘King of Romance’ playing the lead role, this was a great example of showing restraint. Chak De India evoked a sense of patriotism without tapping into any kind of jingoism, which in today’s age is quite rare. Even though we know that the team
wanted to win for the country’s honour, each character had their motive for winning too. Akshay Kumar starrer Gold is all set to release on this Independence Day and while the actor has clearly stated that these two films are completely different, comparisons will be made.
New Delhi : John Abraham says at a time when the world is getting polarised, it is important that one community is not blamed for everything that goes wrong in the society.The 45-year-old actor, who has made a number of films dealing with patriotism, including his next release Satyamev Jayate, was asked about the lynching incidents in the country and how religion has become a controversial topic today. “The whole world is getting polarised and by polarised I mean that it is going against a particular community right now. It has become our mindset that if there is something wrong, then that particular community is causing all the harm.
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SonyLIV and Legrand innovate to entertain with ‘The Good Vibes’
Mumbai : ‘The Good Vibes’, a new web-series is here and there’s more than one reason to look forward.An endearing story of a couple, ‘The Good Vibes’ is a one of a kind creative collaboration between Legrand, the innovative electrical brand and SonyLIV, India’s premium OTT platform. Produced by LIQVD ASIAa new-age communications company and Bohemian Films, the web-series brings together two brands that command a strong consumer connect with their respective offerings. This collaboration stands out at a time when brands are finding innovative ways to tap their audience in the digital ecosystem, without
being a force fit. Legrand’s creative partnership with SonyLIV and its seamless fit in storytelling without being intrusive, makes it a suitable offering. Through this association, Legrand plans to reach out to the largercaptive audience of SonyLIV. Starring the inimitable duo of Naveen Kasturia&MaanviGagroo, this 6-part web-series is a light-hearted story of a young couple and their encounter with societal expectations. Humorous yet heartfelt, the first episode of The Good Vibes goes live today on SonyLIV and the YouTube channel of Legrand India.
another user. After the much-heated debate on Twitter, the 35-yearold singer responded to the uproar in a long
Instagram post, saying that hopefully, things will change in a “Naya” (new) Pakistan. Simply love my haters. Undoubtedly, Allah is the only one who can make someone worthy of respect or not. The Pakistani flag is my identity and my fans know that I respect it a lot. I’m glad that my fans know how to deal with fake propaganda against me, he said. Atif hoped that “Naya Pakistan” can help people realise that they need to respect others, especially those who work hard every day to make the country proud.
Batti Gul Meter Chalu trailer: Shahid Kapoor goes the Akshay Kumar way
New Delhi : The makers of Toilet Ek Prem Katha are exploring the issue of power theft in their next film titled Batti Gul Meter Chalu. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor and Yami Gautam in the lead roles, the trailer of the film was released today. Though many documentaries, like Katiyabaaz, have been made on the subject, Batti Gul Meter Chalu is the first feature film which highlights the problem of electricity theft in India. Set in a small town of Uttrakhand, Shree Narayan Singh has tried to bring to the fore the issue by intertwining it with friendship. Shahid, an advocate by profession, is a carefree man until his friend played by actor Divyenndu Sharma commits suicide under the pressure of paying a hefty amount of Rs 1.5 lakh as his electricity bill. From this point onward, his life’s only purpose is to seek justice for his friend. Apart from awakening the responsible friend in Shahid, Shraddha Kapoor doesn’t seem to add much to the story and Yami Gautam gets little screen time in the trailer. The first half of the three-minute long trailer leaves you confused and you might want to replay it to understand what’s happening in the film. It’s only in the second half that you are able to join the dots and find a story in this mess. Talking about the film, Batti Gul Meter Chalu director Shree Narayan Singh said, “Batti Gul Meter Chalu is a subject close to my heart. I know the problems the interiors of the country face thanks to the fluctuations of electricity.
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Abhinav Bindra said that he remains hopeful of seeing an Indian joining him in the list of Olympic champions.
New Delhi : In a “lonely” club for a decade now, India’s only individual Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra’s pragmatism mingled with optimism as he hoped that not one but a few more will crowd the place come Tokyo 2020. He has been hoping and will continue to remain hopeful, Bindra, who has grown 10 years older since scripting history on a balmy August evening at Beijing in 2008, told PTI in an interaction.“I am hoping for young Indian athletes to join me. I am quite positive and, as an athlete, I am conditioned to remain hopeful. Hopefully, we will have some Olympic champions in a couple of years,”
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Bindra said. The 35-year-old, who has been appointed to the International Olympic Committee’s prestigious Athletes’ Commission, was referring to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bindra, who is now a businessman and runs the Abhinav Bindra High Performance Centre, looks back to his biggest moment with nostalgia. “Well obviously that was a wonderful moment of my life, dreamt about it for 15 years. I look back with a great sense of satisfaction and a sense nostalgia. “Hopefully, it inspires Indian athletes to win. My time is over and I hope the present generation of Indian athletes remain inspired and it propels them to glory,” Bindra said.
New Delhi : Senior players Sardar Singh and Manpreet Singh say having an Indian as the national team’s head coach has broken all communication barriers and tactically too Harendra Singh is no less than any of his foreign counterparts. Harendra, who was appointed in May, coached India to a second straight runners-up finish at the Champions Trophy last month. “I still remember Harendra paaji had called me to a national camp 15-16 years ago. We go back a long way. I played under him even when he was assisting Jose Brasa in 2009,” Sardar told PTI. “It is a different feeling working with an Indian coach. We can discuss anything with him under the sun. He also openly
advises us and knows that as senior players we can’t change our game completely,” he added. There is still time to explain things during training but absorbing coach’s advice during the two-minute break between quarters can be tough. That is where Harendra has made a massive difference. “If you see he has given results whether it is with the women’s team or the men’s junior side which won the World Cup. He has worked with the best of coaches. One big positive (after his arrival) is that we all communicate in Hindi now. “With foreigners, even if you miss a single point during those twominute breaks it can create confusion in the minds of the players.
Mumbai: The Paris Appeal Court will have another look at the case surrounding Real Madrid and France player Karim Benzema for his alleged role in the blackmail of fellow Frenchman Mathieu Valbuena on October, reports news agency AFP quoting sources. There has been no hearing into the case since July 2017 when France’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, annuled a Versailles Court of Appeal decision to send the striker Benzema to trial for allegedly attempting to blackmail Valbuena over a sex tape and ordered the Paris court to review the original ruling. The case began in June 2015 when Valbuena received a call from a blackmailer who threatened to publicise an intimate video. The footballer contacted the police who assigned an undercover officer to investigate
the case. The investigators accused Benzema of acting as an intermediary between the presumed blackmailers and Valbuena. Following the allegations and with the case underway, Benzema was dropped from the France squad for Euro 2016 and has not been recalled since, including in recent World Cup winning exploits in Russia. Benzema and three of the other suspects in the case had asked for the case against them to be dropped. They’ve claimed that police used “dishonest” means by posing as Valbuena’s friend in a telephonic conversation with one of the accused people and urged to pay ransom. An appeal made to the Court of Appeal in Versailles failed in December 2016 but Court of Cassation then annulled that decision and instructed the Paris Court of Appeal to hear the case again.
Spanish taxman writes off 2 million from Cristiano Ronaldo’s settlement: Report Mumbai: Spain’s tax authorities have reportedly agreed to whipe off two million euros from the settlement offer handed to former Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo. After being ordered to pay 18.8 million euros ($21.6 million) to settle the tax fraud claim, a further two million have been shaved off that figure, reports Spanish daily El Mundo. Ronaldo was accused of hiding income generated from image rights while playing for the Los Blancos. As per the punishment handed
down, it included a two-year jail sentence which he won’t serve. El Mundo report the Portuguese player had paid two million extra last year for his image rights sold in 2014. This means he is supposed to pay the remaining 16.7 million euros. Ronaldo had, reportedly, already paid 13.4 million euros. The tax agreement also suggests that the court hearing the case proceedings had dropped charges against Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes. If the player had not come to an
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agreement with the tax authorities, he would have been handed a 28 million euros fine and a three-anda-half-year jail term. Ronaldo is not the lone superstar to undergo trial for tax evasion. Barcelona’s Argentinian star Lionel Messi, paid a two-million-euro fine in 2016 in his own tax wrangle and received a suspended 21-month jail term. The prison sentence was later reduced with the fine going up by 252,000 euros or 400 euros a day of the original term.
Xiaomi announces Mi A2 in India starting INR 16,999 New Delhi : Xiaomi, India’s number 1 smartphone brand, expanded its Android One lineup today with the introduction of Mi A2, which features powerful photography capabilities and a host of notable upgrades from the previous generation. Starting INR 16,999, Mi A2 encapsulates Xiaomi’s commitment to offering amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology. The wildly successful Mi A1 was launched in
Aristocrat enters the exciting category of rucksacks with Hike and Peak
New Delhi : Aristocrat, the value brand from V.I.P Industries, India’s leading luggage company,forays intothe exciting category of rucksacks with Hike and Peak.The newly launched collection boasts of asmart design, combined with a sophisticated yet edgy look. Packed with some amazing features at unprecedented price points, these rucksacks are a must-have for every travel junkie! Theoutstanding capacity of 45L makes the collectionideal for all forms of adventure. Crafted with premium lustrous fabric, the rucksacks are available is two classic shades – black and grey. The rucksacks are equipped with three spacious compartments in addition to a large shoe compartment.
September last year as Xiaomi’s first Android One device. Mi A2 is now set to take the Android One series to a whole new level, with its wide repertoire of lowlight features including portrait selfies in low-light. Mi A2 is a photography powerhouse, sporting a 12MP + 20MP rear AI dual camera and a 20MP front camera. It is powered by the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 660 SoC with the powerful Qualcomm® Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE).
INVOICEMART SUCESSFULLY ONBOARDS &COMPLETES FIRST TRANSACTION OF GARDEN REACH SHIPBUILDERS & ENGINEERS(GRSE) LTD TO PROMOTE MSMEs New Delhi : Following the completion of their first anniversary, digital invoice discounting platform, Invoicemart hassuccessfully executed the first factoring transaction forKolkatabased defense PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) The on boarding of the defense public sector units (PSU) will benefit over 500 MSMEs. The government’s push to boost MSME sector’s contribution towards indigenous manufacturing in defence to 70 per cent under the ‘Make in India’ programme has encouraged GRSE to register on TReDS. The platform enables discounting of invoices of MSME sellers against large buyers through an auction mechanism. This ensures prompt realisation of trade receivables at competitive market rates. RAdm Vipin Kumar Saxena, IN (Retd.), CMD, GRSE congratulated the team on the execution of the first transaction.
El Mundo reports the Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo had paid two million extra last year for his image rights sold in 2014.
LAND ROVER IS WORLDWIDE PARTNER OF RUGBY Amazon Pay Now WORLD CUP 2019™ AS THE TROPHY TOURS INDIA Accepted on Domino’s Mumbai: The 2019 Rugby World Cup Trophy, the Webb Ellis Cup has reached India, after a six month world tour. Having visited several countries across Europe and Asia, the Trophy has now made its way to Mumbai, via New Delhi and Agra and will head to Bhubaneshwar before heading to Japan. Land Rover has been a proud partner of Rugby World Cup since 2011 and is once again a part of the world’s leading rugby tournament for the 2019 edition as well. Rohit Suri, President & Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. (JLRIL), said: “We are extremely delighted to have the Rugby World Cup Trophy touring
India. Land Rover’s association with Rugby is bound by strong shared values and a rich heritage with the sport for nearly two decades. ” Land Rover will be offering customers and fans from around the world the chance to get involved with Rugby World Cup 2019 – the world’s third largest sporting event. India is the eighth leg of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour, and will be visiting 18 countries, having begun in Uruguay in February and finally culminating in Japan in September 2019. The 2019 Rugby World Cup will be played from September 20 to November 2, 2019 with participation from 20 countries in 48 matches across 12 stadia in Japan.
Bengaluru : Domino’s fans can now order their favorite pizza seamlessly at the click of a button using Amazon Pay!Amazon and Domino’s have formed an alliance that allows customers shopping on Domino’s online platforms (Mobile App and Website)to enjoy the ease of one-click purchase using Amazon Pay. Today,customers are looking for convenience,varietyand quick delivery.
Considering that Amazon Pay offers quick, easy and safe digital payments, this tie-up is a natural progression for both players.The tie-up will also enable customers to avail of various offers, weekend deals, and cash backs. Following the announcement of several key partnerships, Amazon has noted a significant increase in activity on weekends driven primarily by food, ticketing and travel.
OPPLE Lighting unveils the Bosch Home Appliances forays into Top Loading Washing durable LED Floodlight EQ Machines for the first time in its history, commences with India : Bosch Home Appliances, laundry experts, Bosch comprehends this series to illuminate the exteriors Ahmedabad Europe’s largest home appliances brand shift and its German technology combats
New Delhi : OPPLE Lighting, a Chinese multinational lighting corporation and one of the world’s leading integrated lighting manufacturers is set to host a multi-city dealer’s meet in 20 cities across India. With a core focus of reaching out to over 1500 dealers nationally, the event aims to acknowledge channel partners for their contribution to the brand sales. The event will also witness the launch of their new LED Floodlight EQ series and also highlight the vast array of products and services - ranging from electrical appliances to large-scale commercial lighting solutions. This new variant is touted as the most advanced product introduced under the category of professional luminaries
and is also revolutionary in nature owing to its energy efficiency. Talking about the meet and the new product, Mr. Rambo Zhang, Country Head, Opple Lighting said “At Opple, it’s our constant endeavor to bring in the top of the league technology and advancement in the lighting industry and further transform the lives of our consumers. Through the years, we have built a mutually valuable relationship with our dealers and our 20 city meet is aimed to acknowledge the love and support of our dealers in India. The idea is to facilitate our precious partners and discuss various insights on the target achieved in 2017 along with a strong sales and marketing plan for 2018.
renowned for their superior quality and German engineering announced the launch of top loaders washing machines in India as its first market, prior to its global launch. With its expansive portfolio across home appliances, Bosch caters to the mass premium segment and one of the leading brand in the front loaders category in India. However, with the launch of top loaders, the German technology brand will now enter the market with an offering that attracts consumers in the competitive pricing segment and in with wider distribution channel. Today, India is a progressive economy and the consumer’s buying decisions are in line to keep up with trends, especially fashion. Today, fashion is more than just clothing, it is a way to express one’s identity. Every occasion demands a different look and feel and clothing plays a major part of people’s lives more than ever. One of the key challenges consumers face is that garments are often ruined after a single wash in a washing machine, leaving consumers to resort to hand wash their favourite clothes. However, given the paucity of time, it is not feasible today. Owing to this, there has been a shift in the way consumers wear clothes as well as care for them. As
this issues by guaranteeing perfect results without compromising the quality of fashionable fabrics. According to an internal study, penetration of washing machines is around 9% in India and is expected to increase in the coming years with sales from Tier II and Tier III markets. Interestingly, the study reveals that many households still prefer to hand wash their new and favourite clothes as they feel washing machines damage them. Resonating with this challenge that Indian consumers face, Bosch home appliances launched top loader washing machines in India to cater to this consumer requirement. As laundry experts, Bosch’s #NoDamage technology tasted success in front loading washing machine category and is now also available in top loader washing machines, with this launch Bosch will introduce this new age technology to the larger size of consumers. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gunjan Srivastava, MD & CEO, BSH Household Appliances said, “We are happy to announce the launch of top loaders in India reinforcing our commitment to the country. Even as one of the leaders in the front loaders category, we realised that in India most households are largely accustomed to top loaders.
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Vibrant Summit – 2019 will be held Despite boom, govt bans with theme of ‘Shaping A New India’ all livestock exports from ports indefinitely between January 18 and 20, 2019: Rajkot : The Union and Bakr-Id, which is Ministry of Shipping has marked by the sacrifice of CM Mr. Vijaybhai Rupani decided to ban the export animals such as goats and
Ahmedabad : Gujarat Government’s ambitious ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit – 2019’ will be held with a theme of ‘Shaping A New India’ between January 18 and 20, says Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Vijaybhai Rupani in Gandhinagar, today. The first meeting of the Advisory Committee of Vibrant Summit was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Rupani in Gandhinagar, today. In the meeting Mr. Rupani, in reference to the theme, said that Gujarat is determined to give its total contribution in Prime Minister Mr. Narendrabhai Modi’s envisage vision of India with an approach of holistic development. Mr. Rupani vividly explained that youth, small traders, MSME, service sector, manufacturing, business & trading activities would also be connected with the Vibrant Summit – 2019. He further stated that interactions – talks would be held with young achievers, successful business and trading entrepreneurs, and youths at the
‘Youth ConnectForums’ in four major municipal corporations– Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Surat – of the state. It has also been plan to promote medical tourism through showcasing pharma and medical facilities in the summit. The deliberations to showcase
the successes of sectors like pharma, diamond, manufacturing, SEZ, and others were also held. Welcoming the suggestions made at the meeting, Mr. Rupani said that they would be deliberated in details at a high-level decision making committee, before the Vibrant Summit. Chief Secretary Dr. J. N. Singh, Chief Minister’s Chief Principal Secretary Mr. Kailashnathan, Principal Secretary Mr. Manoj Kumar Das had also given their views about the suggestions made in the meeting.
Kidnappings, corrupt cops & tax evasion: How a $3 bn cryptocurrency fraud in Gujarat unravelled
Vadodara : Accusations of tax evasion and police corruption, a kidnapper who was kidnapped, a fugitive politician, and billions in bitcoin lost. This is cryptotrading Gujarat-style. The ingredients are part of an investigation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state into allegations that investors poured cash into a bitcoin-based Ponzi scheme that could exceed the country’s largest banking scandal. The fallout extends as far as Texas and has embroiled a former lawmaker, tarnishing Modi’s ruling party months before an election. It began in February, when property developer Shailesh Bhatt charged into the Home Minister’s office in Modi’s home state of Gujarat, claiming he had been kidnapped by a group of policemen and told to pay 200 bitcoin, worth some $1.8 million at the time, for his release. He said he had nowhere else to go. The state’s elite Criminal Investigation Department was called in and the evidence it has uncovered points to a potential fraud on an epic scale. Eight policemen have been indicted and suspended pending trial. The abduction was allegedly spearheaded by Bhatt’s associate, Kirit Paladiya, and masterminded by Paladiya’s uncle Nalin Kotadiya, a former lawmaker in Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, according to Ashish Bhatia, the lead CID investigator.
of livestock from all sea ports in the country for an indefinite period following representations from animal rights activists, Union Minister of State for Shipping, Mansukh Mandaviya, told The Indian Express. “We received information that sheep and goats were being exported from the Tuna port of DPT (Deendayal Port Trust in Kutch). We have banned livestock export from all ports. The livestock consignment in question was to be shipped to Dubai. Since the consignment was headed to Dubai, it meant they were being exported for slaughter. There were demands from the public to stop export of livestock for the purpose of slaughter,” Mandaviya said. Shipments to the UAE take place mainly ahead of Eid Al-Adha
sheep, apart from bovines and camels. Bakr-Id is expected to fall this year on August 22. “There were many complaints and representations from jivdaya premis (those advocating compassion towards all living beings) and animal rights activists. A few days ago, people had agitated against the export of livestock from Nagpur airport also. Therefore, we have decided to impose a blanket ban on export of livestock from all sea ports. The Gujarat government had also submitted a representation in this regard,” Mandaviya said, adding that the ban would be for an indefinite period. Ironically, the decision comes at a time when the export of livestock from India has boomed during the NDA government.
Gujarat fisherman released from Pakistan jail in June dies of cancer
A Gujarat fisherman released from a Pakistan jail on June 29 this year on account of his poor health has died in the state’s Gir Somnath district, a senior fisheries official said on Friday. Vadodara : A Gujarat fisherman released from a Pakistan jail on June 29 this year on account of his poor health has died in the state’s Gir Somnath district, a senior fisheries official said on Friday. Dana Arjan Chauhan, who was suffering from cancer, died in his native Paldi village in Una tehsil on Thursday, said Veljibhai Masani, chairman of the state-run Gujarat Fisheries Central Cooperatives Association. Chauhan, along with another fisherman Ramabhai
Gohil, was released by Pakistan authorities on June 29 after India’s Ministry of External Affairs had intervened. Chauhan, after his release from Pakistan, had told PTI that jail authorities in the neighbouring country did not provide him medical help and also made him do laborious tasks. Chauhan was apprehended by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency for allegedly entering the neighbouring country’s waters on May 3, 2017.
DISCOVERY SPORT AND RANGE ROVER EVOQUE GEAR UP TO AMAZE AHMEDABAD Ahmedabad: Having left a stellar footprint in Chandigarh, Noida and Gurugram, the Above and Beyond Tour from Land Rover now brings this incredible drive experience to Ahmedabad. The Above and Beyond Tour is a marquee series of off-road experience events that will offer customers and prospects in 12 cities, the chance to experience the true capability and composure of Land Rover vehicles in off-road conditions. The Above and Beyond Tour will be experienced in the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, under the supervision of trained Land Rover instructors. The breadth of terrain and complexity of driving conditions willenable customers to truly experience the off-road capability of Land Rover, thanks to the specially engineered chassis and lightweight aluminium suspension components. With over 70 years of expertise in outstanding all-terrain technologies, whether “On” or “Off-road”, the insatiable urge to explore is what distinguishes every vehicle bearing the Land Rover badge. Rohit Suri, President
&Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. (JLRIL), said: “In the 70th year of the iconic Land Rover, we are happy to offer The Above and Beyond Tour in India. This is an extremely popular activity with
our customers. Not only do they get to experience all that a Land Rover can do, but they also get to enjoy some thrilling and unforgettable moments in the world’s most capable vehicles.”
international Trump doubles tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminum, says relations ‘not good’
Washington : US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had authorized higher tariffs on imports from Turkey, imposing a 20 percent duty on aluminum and 50 percent one on steel, as tensions mount between the two NATO allies over Ankara’s detention of an evangelical pastor and other diplomatic issues. “I have just authorized a doubling of Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum with respect to Turkey as their currency, the Turkish Lira, slides rapidly downward against our very strong Dollar!” Trump said in an early morning post on Twitter. “Aluminum will now be 20 percent and Steel 50 percent. Our relations with Turkey are not good at this time!” Trump’s announcement came less than an hour after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged Turks to help defend the country against what he called economic war against the country. Erdogan appealed to a crowd in the city of Bayburt to exchange dollars and gold for Turkish lira to prop up the plunging currency. The United States, the world’s biggest steel importer, imposed tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum in March for imports from a variety of countries.
Indonesia quake: Death toll climbs to more than 320
Indonesia : The death toll from a huge 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia’s Lombok island has climbed to more than 320, officials said on Friday, even as relief efforts picked up the pace. The national disaster mitigation agency said it had verified 321 deaths and that over 270,000 people had been forced to flee their homes because of a series of tremors over the past two weeks. On Thursday, the death toll from Sunday’s quake jumped to 259. A fresh 5.9 magnitude aftershock prompted fresh panic in the north of the popular holiday destination on Thursday. Nearly 75 per cent of residential structures have been destroyed in northern Lombok because of poor construction unable to withstand strong tremors, the agency said in a statement. “Aid is being distributed as quickly as possible upon arrival,” Sutopo Nugroho, spokesman for the agency said in a statement, adding that hundreds of volunteers were assisting the efforts. Mobile kitchens have started distributing much-needed food and water to thousands of evacuees in the worst-hit areas, he said, after several days’ delay due to poor access and communications. President Joko Widodo on Friday said he was delaying plans to visit Lombok until next week, citing concerns over continuing aftershocks.
Maldives wants India to withdraw helicopters, personnel even as it woos China
New Delhi : The Maldives wants India to withdraw military helicopters and personnel posted there following the expiry of an agreement in June, its envoy said, the latest snub to New Delhi by President Abdulla Yameen’s China-backed government. India and China are going head to head in the Maldives, the Indian Ocean island chain where Beijing is building roads, bridges and a bigger airport, upstaging India which has been the country’s prime provider of military and civilian aid for decades. India has opposed Yameen’s crackdown on political rivals and the imposition of an emergency this year and some of the president’s rivals have called on New Delhi for military intervention, creating worries in the Maldivian government. The tensions are impacting aid programmes such as security assistance that New Delhi has given to smaller countries in the region to help them protect exclusive economic zones, carry out surveys and combat piracy. The Maldives’ ambassador in India, Ahmed Mohamed, told Reuters that two military helicopters provided by India were mainly used for medical evacuations but were no longer required as the islands had built up enough resources of its own. “They were very useful in the past but with the development of adequate infrastructure, facilities and resources we are now in a position to handle medical evacuations on our own,” he said.
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