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Short News Men ‘recruited’ for robbery gang on monthly salaries, given daily targets
Jaipur : A 21-year-old man in Jaipur hired six unemployed men to rob motorcycles, gold chains and mobile phones, offering them a monthly salary of Rs 15,000 each and setting a target of at least one crime daily - otherwise that day’s pay was deducted, police said. Deputy commissioner of police, Jaipur east, Gaurav Yadav said seven members of the gang, including the leader, were arrested on Tuesday on charges of snatching gold chains and mobile phones and looting motorcycles in the Jawahar Circle area, Shivdaspura, Kho Nagoriyan, Sanaganer and other areas of the city.
Reliance pact was ‘imperative’ and ‘mandatory’ for Dassault: Report New Delhi : A French media report on Wednesday suggested that a senior official in Dassault Aviation saw the partnership with Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group as “imperative and mandatory” to getting the “export contract” with India for the Rafale aircraft. Mediapart quoted an internal Dassault Aviation document detailing a presentation that deputy chief executive officer Loïk Segalen gave to worker representatives explaining the rationale for setting up a joint venture in Nagpur with Reliance Aerospace. During the presentation, the report said, Segalen described the joint venture as a “contrepartie” to getting the “export contract India”.
Manohar Parrikar calls Goa alliance partners for meeting at AIIMS New Delhi : In yet another attempt to arrive at a ‘permanent solution’ to the current political impasse in Goa, chief minister Manohar Parrikar, has called cabinet colleagues including alliance partners for a meeting to be held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on October 12 and 13 where he is currently undergoing treatment. “This is not an official cabinet meeting, but I can confirm that I have been called,” said Govind Gaude, an independent legislator and minister in the Parrikar cabinet. Sources in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), familiar with the matter, said the chief minister will decide on redistribution of portfolios. “The chief minister has called cabinet ministers. He will take a final decision on all issues,” Goa BJP president Vinay Tendulkar said.
Congress slams J-K governor’s statement on new mayor Srinagar : The Congress has taken exception to Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik’s remarks that a “foreign-educated person” will be the next Srinagar mayor. The governor gave the comment to a TV channel on Monday, when the firstphase of the four-phase elections began. Senior J&K Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Monga claimed that ongoing local bodies’ elections have lost credibility due to Malik’s remarks. “The BJP and RSS have already decided who the next Srinagar mayor will be. The governor has failed to uphold the Constitutional authority of the Raj Bhavan. Being the constitutional head of the state, he should not play in the hands of BJP and RSS,” he said.
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A bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice U U Lalit ordered the sealing of Amrapali properties in Noida, Greater Noida, Rajgir and Buxar in Bihar and asked the keys to be handed over to the SC registrar.
Supreme Court orders nine properties of Amrapali Group to be sealed
New Delhi : In further trouble for beleaguered Amrapali real estate group, which is facing lawsuits by homebuyers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered sealing of nine of its properties where account books of its 46 group companies are kept. A bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice U U Lalit ordered the sealing of Amrapali properties in Noida, Greater Noida, Rajgir and Buxar in Bihar and asked the keys to be handed over to the SC registrar. The SC order came after three directors of the real estate group, who were sent to police custody
on Tuesday, informed the bench that all documents relating to 46 group companies were stacked in the nine properties. Anil Kumar Sharma, Shiv Priya and Ajay Kumar were sent to police custody after they failed to hand over all the documents related to the accounts of the companies to the forensic auditors twice — on September 12 and 26. The court clarified that it was “not arresting them” and that police presence was only till the documents are seized and handed over. The apex court further said that only court-appointed forensic auditors and their authorised
Calcutta high court rejects plea challenging Mamata Banerjee’s Durga puja grant Kolkata : A division bench of the Calcutta high court rejected on Wednesday a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the state government’s decision to give Rs 10,000 each to organisers of 28,000 community Durga pujas in West Bengal. Durga Puja is scheduled to be held this year from October 16 to October 20. State advocate general Kishore Dutta said the decision to grant the money was taken so that the organisers could initiate a road safety campaign, and pointed out that the court cannot interfere in the executive order. “There is no question of victory or defeat. But there are a few professional litigants who want to retard Bengal. We are grateful to the court for its verdict,” remarked urban development minister Firhad Hakim. One of the petitioners, Sourav Dutta, 49, and his counsel Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharyaa, a former mayor of Kolkata, said they were planning to move the Supreme Court against the order. “Our means are limited but at this stage we just cannot leave the fight,” said Bhattacharyaa. BJP Bengal unit’s general secretary, Sayantan Basu, said: “We have the highest regard for the legal system and, therefore, I would not like make any comment on the order.”
to conduct forensic audit of the group’s accounts. On Tuesday the court had directed that three Directors of Amrapali group be taken to police custody till the
J&K urban local body polls: Jammu registers 80 per cent voter turnout, only 3.4 per cent show up in Valley
New Delhi : The voter turnout in Kashmir again drew a sorry figure as only 3.4 per cent of the 2.20 lakh eligible voters came out to exercise their franchise in the second phase of municipal polls in the state. These figures drew a sharp contrast with the voting percentage in Jammu where 78.6 per cent of over 1.26 lakh voters turned out to give their mandate. The state witnessed an overall voter turnout of 31.3 per cent out of the total electorate of 3.47 lakh in the second phase. In the first phase of elections concluded Monday, Kashmir had seen only 8.3 per cent voter turnout
Rahul Gandhi may meet HAL employees in Bengaluru
New Delhi : The Congress is set to up its ante against the Rafale deal in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with party chief Rahul Gandhi likely to meet the employees’ union of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the state-run aircraft maker, during his visit to Bengaluru on October 13. A Congress functionary familiar with the development said the venue of the meeting between Gandhi and the HAL employees is being finalised. Congress spokesperson S Jaipal Reddy said HAL has been the biggest victim of the Rafale deal. “It employs 30,000 people.
representatives could enter the premises of the nine properties to be sealed. On September 12, the apex court had appointed Ravi Bhatia and Pawan Kumar Agarwal
Because of the denial of the Rafale contract, they will be throwing out 10,000 people and they will be denying 10,000 jobs to new people,” he said. Reddy, who heads a party panel of talking heads on the Rafale deal, said HAL is not only in Bengaluru but in various parts of India. “HAL would have benefitted in so many ways had it got the offset contract. It would have been able to absorb the Transfer of Technology and manufactured aircraft. Under the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) contract, HAL were to manufacture 90 aircraft, though, of course in technical collaboration with Dassault Aviation,” he said.
while Jammu and Ladakh regions had witnessed over 65 per cent voting. The total poll per cent of the state after two phases stands at 47.2 per cent, with Jammu and Kashmir regions contributing 67.7 per cent and 8.3 per cent respectively. Srinagar Municipal Corporation, having nineteen wards with a voter count of 1.78 lakh, witnessed a turnout of just 2.3 per cent. Till 4 pm, voter turnouts in Anantnag stood at 1.1 per cent, Kupwara 5.1 per cent, Baramulla 7 per cent. Bandipora, however, witnessed brisk polling as 35.6 per cent of the 8,300 voters exercised their franchise.
Govt issues norms for minimum Ganga flow
New Delhi : The central government on Wednesday notified the minimum environmental flows for river Ganga that has to be maintained at various locations on the river. Environmental flows refer to the acceptable flow regimes that are required to maintain a river in the desired environmental or predetermined state. “The discussions on notifying environmental flow of Ganga have been going on for a long time. We have taken this step to ensure a minimum amount of flow in the river”, Union minister of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari said at a press conference on Wednesday. The notification issued by the government aims to ensure that the river has the minimum required environmental flow of water even after the river flow gets diverted by projects and structures for purposes like irrigation, hydropower, domestic and industrial use. “ This is a huge step taken for the river Ganga today. We will do it for Ganga, Yamuna and other rivers also, all the rivers of the country will also say ‘me too’ now,” said cabinet minister for drinking water and sanitation Uma Bharti.
documents are recovered and handed over to the Forensic Auditors. Today the Bench further said that only the court appointed forensic auditors and their authorised representatives could enter the premises, which are to be sealed. Modifying yesterday’s order, the court said that the group promoter Anil Sharma and the two other directors — Shiv Priya and Ajay Kumar — of the real estate group will be released if the police were able to seal the properties by tonight. The court said if the sealing of the nine premises were not possible to be completed
by today, then the directors would be kept inside the police station and not kept in lock up as was done last night. The court asked them to be present in the court at 2 pm on Thursday for further directions. The bench had directed forensic audit to find out whether the money invested by the homebuyers were diverted for some other purposes. The bench had summoned the directors to seek information regarding the documents to be produced. The bench while ordering the arrest told them “We don’t know if it will take one day or one month.
Madhya Pradesh polls: Illegal infiltrators took away jobs of our youths, says Amit Shah
Bhopal : BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday said that “illegal infiltrators” took away jobs of youths in the country, and alleged that Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and other opposition parties had opposed the National Register of Citizens (NRC) when 40 lakh such settlers were identified under the exercise. The BJP governments will “drive each and every infiltrator out of the country” after winning elections in 2018 and 2019, Shah said. Calling Rahul “Shaikh Chilli” (a simpleton), Shah said he should “stop
daydreaming” about forming a government in Madhya Pradesh, where the BJP has taken root. Shah was addressing a convention in Shivpuri, part of the erstwhile Scindia kingdom. He later took out a road show in Guna, which is represented by Congress campaign committee chief Jyotiraditya Scindia in the Lok Sabha. The BJP chief said that besides development, the most important aspect of the Narendra Modi government was creating an atmosphere of security.
Vijay Mallya fights UBS bid to foreclose on London home
Bloomberg : UBS Group AG is trying to foreclose on a 20.4 million-pound ($26.6 million) mortgage loan on former billionaire Vijay Mallya’s London house, which overlooks the capital’s Regent’s Park. The bank is seeking possession of the property, which Mallya -- who’s battling extradition in a separate case -- used as a family home. It says Rose Capital Ventures, the company that took out the mortgage, hasn’t repaid it. Mallya, who is referred to as the “King of Good Times” in India, hoped to turn the site -- previously used as offices -- into a “beautiful palatial property”
that would be “very fancy,” UBS’ attorney Thomas Grant told a London court Monday. “At the end of the day we are simply saying you haven’t paid your mortgage loan, as per the term, therefore we seek a remedy given to us, which is possession,” Grant said. Rose is based in the British Virgin Islands and owned by a Mallya family trust, UBS’ London court filings say, attributing the information to Mallya. A UBS spokesman, and a lawyer representing Mallya and Rose Capital Ventures, declined to comment. It’s the latest in a series of London lawsuits that the 62-year-old Mallya is fighting.
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The economics Nobel picks reflect our times
This year was the 50th time that the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in economic sciences in the memory of Alfred Nobel. The academy has done well to select research that is truly global in nature. The two American economists selected this time, Paul M. Romer and William D. Nordhaus, have “broadened the scope of economic analysis by designing the tools that are necessary to examine how the market economy has a long-term influence on nature and knowledge.” Nordhaus recognized that not only does the climate determine economic activity, it is also affected by it. And Romer showed the importance of ideas and knowledge in determining long-term economic growth. Both economists, in a sense, have studied spillovers, which in the absence of appropriate intervention can lead to suboptimal outcomes. For instance, carbon emission due to the burning of fossil fuel in any part of the planet plays a role in climate change and has implications not only for today’s world but also for the future. Similarly, technological progress in one part of the world can be used in other parts to improve production. In the 1980s, Romer started working on endogenous growth theory, where technological development was not exogenous, as was then assumed in growth models. He observed the wide growth difference among countries. Though some of the lower income countries were growing rapidly, others were not. Growth models at that time—like that of Robert Solow, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1987—could not explain the difference in growth. For example, in a 1994 paper, published in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, Romer said that he “…cited the failure of cross-country convergence to motivate models of growth that drop the two central assumptions of the neoclassical model: that technological change is exogenous and that the same technological opportunities are available in all countries of the world”. He showed how endogenous technological change and ideas shape growth outcomes and argued that growth driven by ideas does not experience diminishing returns. However, the market of ideas doesn’t work by itself and needs intervention. It is probable that the market will not adequately reward the creator of a new idea and firms need some monopoly power. Romer also showed that markets tend to not adequately provide for research and development. Therefore, it is important for the state to support research and make patent laws that strike the right balance between the developer and users.
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It’s difficult being a woman in India: Soha
As more and more people share their personal experiences, actor Soha Ali Khan calls it a welcome change. New Delhi : The #MeToo movement is making headlines for all the right reasons, with seeminglyforgotten horrorstories surfacing after decades. As more and more people share their personal experiences, actor Soha Ali Khan calls it a welcome change. “It’s wonderful that women are speaking out. Sometimes, it is difficult being a woman in a country like India. We go through a lot on a daily basis. Sometimes, we
just accept that we will be harassed regularly, whether that’s on a train or in the film industry,” Soha says. She adds, “It takes a lot of courage to stand up and tell your story, and women need to be supported when they do that. It is wonderful that the movement is being accepted. I don’t know what the consequences will be, if any. But I hope there will be some consequences. I stand in complete support of any woman who wants to tell her story.”
The actress wants everyone to give more strength and encouragement to women voicing their sexual harassment experiences.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan supports the #MeToo movement
New Delhi : Speaking out in support of the #MeToo movement, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has said that the women talking about their experiences with sexual harassment should be given more strength and encouragement. “The #MeToo movement has gained momentum in present times, and the world has become smaller because of social media. It’s nice to see that members
of the media are becoming allied and propelling voices that need to be heard, giving them a platform. The law of the land will take over for justice to be served,” Ash says. She adds, “It wouldn’t be right to comment on individual cases, as they may be matters sub judice. But having said that, more blessings and strength to the voices that need support.”
Parineeti Chopra on #MeToo: Accused are worse than terrorists and murderers, should be jailed Priyanka Chopra flaunts engagement ring at Tiffany Blue Book collection launch
New Delhi : Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday attended the Tiffany & Co.’s Tiffany Blue Book collection launch in New York. Our desi girl looked simply stunning at the event and she did not miss a chance to show off her engagement ring which her fiancé and American singer Nick Jonas gave her. At the event, when Priyanka was asked about her favorite piece of Tiffany jewellery, she happily showed off her amazing engagement ring. The actor was also seen blushing. Not only this, Priyanka Chopra was seen sharing a frame with famous American reality television personality Kim Kardashian West. Priyanka also hobnobbed with other celebrities.
New Delhi : Parineeti Chopra Wednesday said if people continue to ignore sexual harassment in the Hindi film industry, it would only encourage predators. In the onslaught of #MeToo, names such as Nana Patekar, Alok Nath, Vikas Bahl and Kailash Kher have cropped up with women accusing them of sexual harassment, rape and misconduct. Parineeti said if serial offenders kept getting work in the industry, it would send a wrong message. “The moment you know something, take an action. If you are quiet, you are allowing this to happen. When I know you are not the greatest man, why should I
continue making films with you, acting with you? Because then you’re enabling that person and he thinks ‘great, I’ve gotten away with this. Amazing! I can do it five more times,” the actor told PTI. “I am sure they (industry people) will not be working with those who have been named. “Unfortunately what has happened is, anybody who is aware that somebody was sexually offending, they continued to work with that guy. That’s where those people are wrong.” Parineeti said boycotting the sexual harassers was the “smallest step”. “According to me, these people need to be in jail.
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Amyra Dastur says she has been a victim of “harassment” at the hands of “men and women” herself. However, admits she doesn’t have the guts to name and shame them.
Amyra Dastur: I have had an actor squeeze himself up against me during a song
New Delhi : With Tanushree Dutta opening the floodgates for the #MeToo movement in India, leading to several celebrated names coming out to speak about their unsavoury experiences, actress Amyra Dastur says she has been a victim of “harassment” at the hands of “men and women” herself. However, she says she doesn’t have the guts to name and shame them. Amyra made her acting debut in Bollywood with Issaq in 2013 and was later seen in Hindi films like Mr. X, Kaalakaandi and Kung Fu Yoga, which was also dubbed in Mandarin and English. The 25-year-old actress has also featured in Tamil
Kiara bags a role in Batla House?
New Delhi : Kiara Advani’s performance in Lust Stories seems to be doing wonders for her career. After bagging a role opposite Shahid Kapoor in the Hindi remake of Arjun Reddy, she has now landed her next big project. According to a source, Kiara will be seen playing John Abraham’s wife in the upcoming film Batla House. “Kiara Advani has been offered an interesting part in Batla House, and she likes the script. If things work out between her and the makers, she will be on board soon,” the source reveals. Batla House is based on a reallife shootout that took place in Delhi in 2008. The film has been written by Ritesh Shah, and it will be helmed by director Nikkhil Advani. It is being produced by Bhushan Kumar, Nikkhil and John Abraham’s J.A. Entertainment.
and Telugu movies like “Anegan”, “Manasuku Nachindi” and “Raja Gadu”. Asked if she had faced the casting couch or harassment in her journey, Amyra said, “To be honest, I haven’t faced casting couch in the south or Bollywood. But yes, I have faced my share of harassment in both industries. I don’t have the guts to name them because they are powerful people — men and women who made sure I felt helpless.” She says one day she will “definitely call them out on it”. “But until I don’t feel safe and secure, I won’t point fingers. They know exactly who they are and what they have done.
Sushmita Sen to make a comeback?
New Delhi : Sushmita Sen, who was last seen on the big screen in 2010, in Anees Bazmee’s No Problem and Mudassir Aziz’s Dulha Mil Gaya, is all set to make a comeback at the age of 43. According to a source, “There are two stories that Sush is going through, and one of them has her playing a policewoman from Madhya Pradesh. Sushmita last played a cop in the 2003 film Samay, and she wants
this character to be very different from that. She’s also been approached with an offer by Mudassir Aziz. And even though Dulha Mil Gaya was a flop, the actress is keen on collaborating with him again.” Interestingly, Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita’s long-time rival, was recently offered the role of a policewoman from Uttar Pradesh by producer Shailesh R Singh, but the actress turned it down.
The actress says that she chooses to focus on the positive instead.
Kajol doesn’t dwell on hate
New Delhi : Actress Kajol, who’s busy promoting Helicopter Eela, says that she’s open to working in any medium as long as she finds the content and the team interesting. When we ask her if she’s ready to take the plunge and enter the digital space, she says, “Yes, I have spoken to a few people. I don’t think the medium has ever mattered to me, it has always been about the script.” “As far as the digital space is concerned I believe its growing and they are coming up with some amazing shows.”The actress
who plays an over-attached single mother in her upcoming film adds that she always looks at the bright side and chooses not to focus on the criticism that comes her way. “I choose to react to positivity, rather than negativity. In this age of social media, everybody has a phone and an opinion, so there will be criticism. You just have to take it with a pinch of salt,” Kajol says, adding, “You can’t let it go to your head, just as you can’t take your airport looks seriously. I think there has to be a certain degree of balance.”
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SPORTS ROUNDUP
India vs West Indies ODI squad: MS Dhoni’s cover, Virat Kohli’s workload key issues
Hyderabad : Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s poor batting form might force selectors to include the flamboyant Rishabh Pant when they pick the ODI squad for the limited-overs leg of the ongoing home series against the West Indies on Thursday. It is still not clear whether the squad will be announced for the first three games or the entire series, which comprises five ODIs and three T20 Internationals and starts on October 21. Skipper Virat Kohli’s presence may be another key issue even though it’s unlikely that he will be inclined to rest for the entire series. However, the primary bone of contention will be whether the selectors and the team management will at least agree on having a cover batsman for Dhoni, whose wicketkeeping remains sharp but batting form has been on
the slide. “We all know that Dhoni will play till the World Cup but there is no harm in grooming Pant, who could be a terrific No.6 or 7 batsman, who has the ability to finish games,” a senior BCCI official privy to selection matters told PTI. Since his debut Test hundred at the Oval followed by a stroke-filled 92 in Rajkot, calls for the 20-year-old’s inclusion have only grown louder. While Dinesh Karthik is already there, his consistency and inability to finish matches at crucial junctures will keep the team management worried. There are a few other permutations that the selectors might consider. Kedar Jadhav’s dodgy hamstring will rule him out of the limited-overs leg which opens up one potential middle-order batting slot.
Business
Haier India launches new Top Load Washing Machine with innovative Oceanus Wave Technology
Mumbai : Haier, the global leader in Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics and World’s Number 1 brand in Major Appliances for 9 Consecutive Years*, today announced the launch of its all new HWM85-678GNZP Top Load Washing Machine with innovative Oceanus Wave Technology in India. The launch will help Haier augment its existing range of washing machines and strengthen its presence in the Indian market. Commenting on the launch Mr. Eric Braganza, President, Haier India, said: “India is one of the
key strategic markets for Haier, and we are duly committed towards our growth and development in the country by providing the best in class products to our Indian consumers. Our new Top Load washing machine is armed with highly advanced features and is designed to serve the customers with improved and better technology. With this launch, we’re augmenting our range of washing machines in the country to address the needs of urban families and further aim to reiterate our brand philosophy “customer inspired innovation”.
Vivo India Announces Exciting Offers this Festive Season during India’sOnline Shopping Extra vaganza
New Delhi : Vivo, the innovative global smartphone brand, today announced exciting offers and discounts exclusively for its customers on the leading e-commerce platforms – Amazon & Flipkart. With great deals on a wide range of Vivo smartphones, the Amazon.in Great, Indian Festival will start from October 10th to 15th while the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale will commence from October 11th to 14th. During this period, customers can
avail attractive discounts, exchange offers, nocost EMI and cashback deals across the Vivo portfolio. Speaking on the announcement, Jerome Chen, CMO, Vivo India, said, “With festive season around the corner, Vivo wants to make this occasion more joyous and special for its consumers. We are providing lucrative offers across our product portfolio for consumers who are looking to buy best-in-class smartphones at exciting prices.
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Usain Bolt is trying to transform himself from global athletics superstar to professional football player and hopes to win a contract for the Mariners.
Usain Bolt ready to play for his footballing future in Australia
Sydney : Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt is set to start up front for the Central Coast Mariners in a trial match on Friday and the Jamaican said his future as a football player could be on the line. The 32-year-old eight-time Olympic gold medallist is trying to transform himself from global athletics superstar to professional football player and hopes to win a contract for the Mariners ahead of the 2018-19 Australian top flight campaign. His previous appearance for the first team was against an amateur select side on Aug. 31 where he came on as a substitute in the 72nd minute and appeared to lack match sharpness and the touch and skill required for a professional. “This will determine … (what) the club want to do with my career, so it’s a very important game,” Bolt said on Wednesday. “I have
been improving but you won’t know what level you’re at until you play a competitive game so I just have to go out there and see what I need to do or whether I should continue or not. “I’m just pushing myself and have put in the work so now I have to go out there and execute.” Bolt said that
coach Mike Mulvey had told him he was likely to start the game on Friday against Macarthur South West United at Campbelltown Sports Stadium and that he would be deployed in a more forward role than on his initial appearance. “He said he wants me to play me up top,” Bolt said.
Gold for archer Harvinder Singh at Asian Para Games
Jakarta : Archer Harvinder Singh notched up the men’s individual recurve gold, while track-and-field athletes added a silver and a bronze to India’s tally in the Asian Para-Games in Jakarta on Wednesday. Monu Ghangas claimed the silver in the men’s discus throw F11 category, while Mohammed Yasser fetched a bronze in the men’s shot put F46 category. Harvinder defeated China’s Zhao Lixue 6-0 in the W2/ST category final to claim the top honours and take India’s gold tally to seven. The W2 category of
impairment covers athletes with paraplegia, diplegia or double leg amputation below the knee, requiring wheelchair.The ST category is for archers with limited impairment and who may take aim without having to need a wheelchair. In the track and field events, Ghangas claimed his silver with a throw of 35.89m, an effort which he managed in his third attempt. He finished behind Iran’s Olad Mahdi, who came up with a new Asian as well as Games record throw of 42.37m. The F11 category deals with visual impairment.
Chris Gayle will certainly play 2019 World Cup if he is fit: Jason Holder Chris Gayle, who is not a centrally contracted West Indies cricketer, signed off his List A career for Jamaica with a century against Barbados last week and will now play for Balkh Legends in APL.
New Delhi : He may have chosen the Afghanistan Premier League over international cricket but Chris Gayle will “definitely play” next year’s World Cup, provided his near 40-year-old-body is able to withstand the rigours, West Indies captain Jason Holder said Wednesday. Gayle, who is not a centrally contracted West Indies cricketer, signed off his List A career for Jamaica with a century against Barbados last week and will now play for Balkh Legends in APL. “He (Gayle) is definitely going to play the World Cup once his body holds up and he’s fit. We’d welcome him into the team. If you go back to the beginning of the
Fullerton India’s second edition of Finnovatica enters the Appathon round
Mumbai : Fullerton India Credit Company Limited (Fullerton India), a leading non-banking financial company with a strong pan-India presence,launches the Appathon round or the second round of this year’s Finnovatica programme. This is the second year the Company is hostingthe Finnovaticaprogramme, a platform that seeks to leverage the ideas of talented young students to develop innovative digital solutions that may redefine the landscape of retail and rural lending in India.The initiative is in alignment with Fullerton India’s agenda ofcontinued focus on digital innovations to improve consumer experience. Finnovatica comprises of three stages – i) Genesis, where ideas from students are received; ii) Appathon, where the shortlisted teams are first mentored by senior executives of Fullerton India and subsequently,the ideas are presented to an eminent jury and iii) The Final Arena, where the shortlisted teams givea demo of their fully functional prototypes, post whichthe winners are announced.
year, Chris made himself available for the World Cup qualifiers. He only did that really because he wants to play the World Cup, he wants to play well for West Indies and he wants to do well,” Holder said. Holder said that Gayle’s exploits in international cricket has made him a household name in T20 leagues and no one should grudge that. “When he does that – he has plenty of options around the world to make money – it says something about the individual, says something about what he wants and I really admire that. He was obviously a pivotal part in us qualifying to the World Cup,” Holder said.
Claims for heart ailments witness a 61% upsurge over three years among 45 to 55-year-olds: SBI General
Mumbai : On the occasion of World Heart Day, SBI General Insurance, one of the fastest growing general insurance companies in India, studied its claims data to reveal that the number of claims made by the age group of 45 to 55 years for heart and related ailments has increased by 61% from FY 15-16 to FY 17-18, and the total claim amount paid for these claims has seen an upsurge of 79%for the same age group, for the commensurate period. The data further reveals that there has been a substantial increase in the claims paid amount for cardiovascular diseases for the age group of 60 to 65 years from 15.3% to22.5% between FY 1516 and FY 17-18. For the same age group, the data indicatesan escalation in the number of claims made over the three years, from 10.6% to 18.9%. This gradual but significant increase in the number of claims points toan increase in the incidence of cardiovascular diseases in people of age 45 and above.
Tata Motors World leaders in impact launches the all investment converge in new Tigor : Bringing in New Delhi to explore The Mumbai yet another fantastic product to the passenger Power of Impact vehicle market, Tata
New Delhi : The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) hosted its 4th annual Impact Summit, bringing together hundreds of impact leaders from more than 50 countries to mobilize the power of impact. Social and environmental impact are becoming integral parts of decision-making, a shift reflected in the portfolios of leading investors, the decisions of entrepreneurs and businesses, the choices of individual consumers, and the policies of government leaders. The current global impact capital
base of $230 billion is growing rapidly, but the world needs an estimated $2.5 trillion annually to attain the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) by 2030. The Summit explored the power -- both realized and unrealized -of impact to catalyze this shift. “When it comes to how we invest, there is an exciting shift underway, one that takes the current thinking about financial risk and return and adds a third dimension—impact— that measures positive outcomes for society and the environment.
Motors, today announced the addition of its next generation compact sedan, all new Tata Tigor. With exclusively styled interiors and exteriors, this premium compact sedan will be available in petrol (powered by the 1.2L Revotron) and diesel (powered by the 1.05L Revotorq) variants, across all Tata Motors authorized sales outlets. Commenting at the launch of this premium compact sedan, Mr. Guenter Butschek, CEO and MD, Tata Motors said, “The compact sedan segment has been an important space for the customers seeking premium-ness at best value coupled with bold and attractive looks.
Procter & Gamble commits multi-million-dollar fund towards Innovative Solutions in India; Launches its first collaborative partnership program- ‘vGROW’ Ahmedabad : Procter & Gamble (P&G) India today announced that it has set-up a multi-million-dollar ‘Innovation Sourcing Fund,’ to collaborate with external partners on disruptive and innovative business solutions for the company. With this investment announcement, P&G today launched ‘vGROW,’ it’s first program in India to focus on identifying and collaborating with start-ups, small businesses, individuals or large organizations offering innovative industry-leading solutions. To mark the launch of the program, P&G is hosting the vGROW External Business Partner Summit in Mumbai on October 10-11. This will provide a platform for suppliers to pitch their solutions to P&G’s leadership team. The vGROW Summit will focus on innovative business
ideas across various areas like agile supply chain solutions, raw material innovations, superior brand and marketing solutions for consumers, innovation on packaging, productivity ideas etc. Madhusudan Gopalan, MD & CEO, P&G India Sub-Continent said, “Innovation is deeply embedded in everything that we do at P&G. We believe that collaboration accelerates Innovation and the biggest wins come when all the stakeholders in the ecosystem work together. This is an exciting time to be in India with the way consumer behavior is evolving in a dynamic market. The Indian market that has been at the forefront of innovation in recent years continues to be a priority for the company globally. We are confident that through our initiative ‘vGROW’ and our ‘Innovation Sourcing
Fund’, we will be able to identify and implement cutting-edge solutions that are a strategic fit for us on our journey to grow sustainably. We will continue to provide consumers with superior value propositions and continue to positively impact the communities’ we operate in.” To come up with innovative solutions via external business partnerships, P&G will also launch its online platform ‘P&G Hackathon’. This platform will connect external business partners to the company’s needs, thereby creating a collaborative ecosystem. The online platform P&G Hackathon will enable start-ups, small businesses and large organizations to pitch their innovative solutions to P&G’s leadership and secure business opportunities with the company.
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CM Mr. Vijaybhai Rupani inaugurates ‘Vibrant Navratri Mahotsav – 2018’
Ahmedabad : Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Vijaybhai Rupani today termed the festival of ‘Navratri’ (Nine Nights Dance Festival) as the festival of worshiping the Goddess ‘Shakti’, and prayed that the Goddess gives energy to the people of state to defeat the divisive forces and to build a harmonious and prosperous society. The Chief Minister was speaking at the inaugural function of ‘Vibrant Navratri Mahotsav - 2018’ organized in Ahmedabad tonight. The function was also graced by Deputy Chief Minister Mr.
Nitinbhai Patel, Gujarat High Court’s Chief Justice Justice S. Subhash Reddy, Gujarat’s ministry that included cabinet
ministers Mr. Kaushikbhai Patel, Mr. Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, Mr. Saurabhbhai Patel, ambassadors of
various countries, member of parliament Dr. Kiritbhai Solanki, special invitees representing 40-countries from across the globe, Chief Principal Secretary Dr. J. N. Singh, other officials and large number of citizens. The Chief Minister further stated that ‘Navratri’ and ‘Kite’ festivals have become a brand image for Gujarat in the world. Mr. Rupani recalled that the tradition to celebrate the festivals in coordination with the people of Gujarat has been setup by Prime Minister Mr. Narendrabhai Modi.
Tuber troubles: Attack on migrants in Gujarat: Panicky Alpesh softens stand as Cold storage offers rowdy Thakor Sena imperils Congress prospects in UP, Bihar cold comfort Deesa : After incurring heavy losses on his 1,200 sacks (each of 50 kg) of potato harvested in March 2017, Dineshbhai Mali sowed less area under the tuber in the following season early last-November. The 40-year-old’s crop this March was just 900 sacks, which he, like before, kept in a local cold store for selling at higher rates in the off-season. But the lower production has hardly helped. Out of the total 900 sacks, this farmer from Deesa in Banaskantha district of North Gujarat has managed to sell only
300 at a “reasonably profitable” average price of Rs 550 per sack (Rs 11/kg). And ahead of the next planting season — from end-October to mid-November around Diwali — he still has 600 sacks lying at the cold store. “The price received now would barely cover my rentals for all these months. Rather than lifting and trying to sell, it is better I simply gift those sacks to the cold store owner,” remarks Mali, who claims that his household is running only on the sale of milk from his four cows and two buffaloes.
Vadodara : Gujarat Congress MLA Alpesh Thakor has changed his tone on the Bihar-Uttar Pradesh migrant issue. He is now trying to strike a conciliatory note, almost saying they all are welcome in the state and claiming that thousands of those who left the state in the past few days didn’t flee under duress or under threat to life but have gone to their native places to celebrate Chhat Puja, which is over a month away. The sudden change in his public attitude is noteworthy. He is supposed to be the one who instigated his supporters on Gujarati versus Bihari and UPites after the most unfortunate incident of rape of a minor. The timing of Thakor’s change of heart is curious. It came after a severe crackdown by the police against those who were fanning hatred and violence against migrants and indulged in rioting at premises which
employed workers from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.It also came after Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath took up the matter with Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and accused the Congress of supporting the miscreants. Since Monday afternoon the three BJPNDA ruled states started acting in tandem in building right public perception and pinning Congress down over the issue. It is not difficult to understand what made Thakor reverse his position in a few days. Most of over 400 persons arrested by the Gujarat Police are from Thakor community, belonging to Thakor Sena patronised by Thakor. Some of those arrested are Congress workers. The arrests and the charges under which the miscreants were booked were stringent, which included rioting and dacoity.
Hang my son, don’t attack others: Rape Isuzu Motors India Opens accused youth’s mother appeals to Gujarat New Outlet in Ahmedabad
Patna : In wake of the backlash against migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Gujarat after a youth from Bihar allegedly raped a 14-month-old, the accused’s mother on Thursday appealed to Gujarat’s people to punish her son if found guilty, but not drive out everyone from Bihar from the state. “Hang him if he is found guilty for the crime but do not harass and drive out the Biharis because of my son’s sin,” Ramawati Devi said in an emotional appeal before a group of media personnel. A resident of village Natwar-Kangoi falling under Manjhi block in Saran district, she is
from an extremely poor Scheduled Caste family while the youth’s father Sawalia Sah works as labourer. The entire family, who live in a dilapidated house, is in a state of shock ever since they got to know about the alleged involvement of their son in a heinous crime. “My son is a minor and mentally unsound as he often behaved abnormally at times. He could study up to class 5 only. He is third among four brothers. Two years ago, he went to Gujarat with his friends to make a living without informing anyone. We got to know about his whereabouts few months back only,” said his father.
Ahmedabad : Isuzu Motors India inaugurated its 2nd showroom of Torque Isuzu in Ahmedabad, making it the 5th touchpoint in the state of Gujarat. Isuzu Motors India has been associated with Torque Commercial Vehicles since 2015 and has been operating authorised sales & service outlets in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara and Bhuj. Isuzu says that this additional outlet will enhance the company’s reach in the city, offering seamless sales and service support to all its customers. Speaking on the occasion, Takeshi Hirano, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Isuzu Motors India, said, “Gujarat continues to be a key market for growth for ISUZU in India. We have always remained focused in delivering value through our products, backed by customer-friendly sales
and service support. Our products in D-MAX portfolio have gained significant traction amongst many businesses with its versatility and the mu-X continues to appeal to many families for its sheer space and comfort. Torque Commercial Vehicles is one of our important dealer partners in India, and we are happy to extend our footprint in the state with this new facility.” Kuren Amin, Managing Director, Torque Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are delighted to be associated with ISUZU for over 3 years and be a part of their journey in India. Gujarat market has now started to witness phenomenal growth in the Pick-up segment, thanks to the world-renowned ISUZU D-MAX Pick-ups, which has catapulted this change in the market.
international Donald Trump demands answers from Saudi ally about missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Washington : President Donald Trump said he has spoken with Saudi Arabia “at the highest level” about the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and prominent critic of his country’s royal family, who was last seen entering the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul. Trump, speaking to reporters Wednesday in the Oval Office, said he’s spoken “more than once” with the Saudis in recent days but didn’t provide details of the conversation. Trump said that Khashoggi’s fiancée had sent him a letter and may come to the White House soon. “I’m not happy about it,” Trump said of Khashoggi’s disappearance. When asked whether he’s demanding answers from the Saudis, Trump said, “yes we are. We are demanding everything.” “We want to see what’s going on there,” he said. “That’s a bad situation. Frankly, because it’s a reporter, you could say in many respects, it brings it to a level. It’s a very serious situation for us.” The New York Times reported Wednesday that Turkish officials believe Kashoggi was killed inside the consulate, at the orders of Saudi Arabia’s leadership.
Trump raises ethanol use in gasoline, appeases farmers ahead of elections
Washington : US President Donald Trump launched an effort on Tuesday to increase ethanol use in the nation’s gasoline pool, delivering a long-sought political victory to the country’s Farm Belt and angering oil refiners ahead of November’s congressional elections. Trump announced the lifting of a ban on summer sales of gasoline blended with 15 per cent ethanol, known as E15, at a closed-door meeting at the White House, Republican senators told reporters after the meeting. “My administration is protecting ethanol. … Today we are unleashing the power of E15 to fuel our country all year long,” Trump told a cheering crowd of supporters at a rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The announcement capped a months-long effort by the White House to thread the needle between rival corn and oil industry interests, by boosting ethanol demand while also cutting costs for refiners. In the end, Trump is moving ahead without the support of the oil refining industry, which wanted more in return for agreeing to lift the summer ban. The move is also aimed at helping the political fortunes of Republican candidates in the Midwest saddled with a tough farm economy and the imposition of import tariffs by Trump and China.
Taiwan leader calls on China to not be ‘source of conflict’
Pratt & Whitney glitches: IndiGo flight to Ahmedabad returns after loss of oil pressure
Ahmedabad : In what has been preliminarily identified as a new problem in the Pratt & Whitney engine equipped Airbus A320neo aircraft, an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad returned back shortly after takeoff when pilots observed loss of oil pressure in the left engine. “On October 8, an IndiGo A320 aircraft (VT-IVB) operated flight 6E452 from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad returned back to Bengaluru. During the flight, the capitain observerd loss of indication of engine number 1 oil pressure. The pilot followed his procedures and landed back to Bengaluru. VT-IVB was withdrawn from service for
further checks at Bengaluru. Another aircraft was routed to operate this sector,” IndiGo said
in a statement. A senior official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said
that the regulator had taken cognisance of the issue adding that as per the checklist, the pilot shut down the engine and landed back. The official also said that following the incident, the engine maker had recommended replacement of the engine that is expected to happen later this week. IndiGo has been facing issues due to the glitches with Pratt & Whitney engines for nearly two years now resulting in grounding of as many as 10 aircraft at one point last year. Currently, only one A320neo aircraft operated by the airline is grounded. According to sources, the aircraft was delivered to IndiGo only ten months ago.
Taipei : Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen called on China Wednesday not to be a “source of conflict” and pledged to boost the island’s defenses against Beijing’s military threats. In a National Day address, Tsai said the best way to defend Taiwan was to “make it indispensable and irreplaceable to the world,” while remaining nonconfrontational in its attitude toward China. “So once again, I am calling on the authorities in Beijing, as a responsible major power, to play a positive role in the region and the world, instead of being a source of conflict,” Tsai told an audience of government officials, members of the public and foreign dignitaries gathered in front of the Presidential Office Building in the center of the capital, Taipei. China cut off contact with Tsai’s government shortly after her inauguration in 2016 and has been ratcheting up diplomatic, economic and military pressure on Taiwan in a bid to compel her to agree to Beijing’s insistence that the selfgoverning island democracy is a part of China. China and Taiwan separated amid civil war in 1949 and China considers the island part of its territory to be taken control of by force if necessary.
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