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“Apologising To Nation...”: PM Says 3 Farm Laws To Be Cancelled
Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the laws saying they were meant as reforms, mainly for small and marginal farmers in the country. Agency News: New Delhi Three controversial farm laws at the heart of massive farmer protests across the country for over a year will be withdrawn, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today in a stunning announcement just months before elections in states like Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.The move comes on the festival of Guru Purab,
when Sikhism founder Guru Nanak’s birthday is celebrated, mainly in Punjab.“While apologising to the nation, I want to say with a sincere and pure heart that maybe something was lacking in our tapasya (dedication) that we could not explain the truth, as clear as the light of the diya, to some of our farmer brothers. But today is Prakash Parv, not the time to blame anyone.
Today, I want to tell the country that we have decided to repeal the three farm laws,” PM Modi said in an address to the nation.“In the Parliament session starting the end of this month, we will complete the process of repealing the three laws,” he said.“I would request all my protesting farmer friends, today is the auspicious day of Guru Purab, return home to your fields and your
families and make a new beginning, let us move forward afresh.” Before the big climb-down, the Prime Minister defended the laws saying they were meant as reforms, mainly for small and marginal farmers in the country.“Whatever I did was for farmers. What I am doing is for the country.”Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have been camping outside Delhi since November 2020, demanding that the “black laws” be withdrawn. The BJP has faced massive anger in northern states, something it cannot afford as it preps for big elections ahead, including the 2024 national polls. Rakesh Tikait, a top farmer leader, said the protesters would wait till the laws
were repealed in the session starting on November 29.The farmer protests did not stop through several rounds of talks between the government and farmers, disruptions in parliament and Supreme Court hearings on petitions challenging the laws.“We regret we could not convince all farmers.
Protest will end when farm laws repealed in Parliament, says Rakesh Tikait
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No Alliance With BJP In Punjab: Akali Dal Chief After Farm Laws Cancelled Agency News: Chandigarh The government’s U-Turn on three contentious farm laws after 17 months of protests was followed by a “told-you-so” jibe from several rivals, including the BJP’s former ally from Punjab - the Shiromani Akali Dal. Last year, the Akali Dal had pulled out its lone minister - Harsimrat Kaur Badal - from the ruling NDA amid differences over the farm laws. Today, Sukhbir Singh Badal emphatically dismissed the possibility of a tie-up in Punjab, where the party is eyeing a return to power as he stressed, “I had warned PM Modi about the black laws.” Reacting to the cancellation of the farm laws, one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biggest policy reversals yet, the Akali Dal chief told reporters: “700 lives have been lost (at the farmers’ protests)the country saw the martyrdom.
He also stressed that the government should talk to farmers over the issue of minimum support price of crops and other matters. Agency News: New Delhi
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China Says “Politicising Sports” Hurts Olympic Spirit As US Mulls Boycott China’s foreign ministry on Friday accused the United States of violating the “Olympic spirit” after President Joe Biden said he was considering a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over human rights abuses.PromotedListen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn. com“Politicising sports is against the Olympic spirit, and harms the interests of athletes from all countries,” foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a briefing.
Facebook Tests New Controls to Allow Users to Customise Content in News Feeds Facebook parent company Meta has announced that it’s testing several new controls designed to give users and businesses the option to customise their Facebook News Feed experience. With this move, Meta says people can now increase or reduce the amount of content they see from friends, family, Groups, and Pages on Facebook and the topics they care about in their News Feed Preferences. For its business customers, Facebook is executing a Topic Exclusion for News Feed test on a limited number of advertisers that run ads in English. Meta has also revealed its plans to team up with third-party partners. Meta on November 18 detailed.
Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to withdraw the three contentious farm laws as a beginning, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait reiterated that the protesting farmers will return to their homes only after the decision is duly passed by the Parliament.He also stressed that the government should talk to farmers over the issue of minimum support price (MSP)
of crops and other matters.The BKU national spokesperson said this on Twitter soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced repealing the three farm laws, which were at the centre of the farmers’ protest since November 26 last year. “The protest will not be withdrawn immediately, we will wait for the day when the farm laws are repealed in Parliament. Along with MSP, the government should talk to farmers on other issues too,” Tikait tweeted in Hindi.
“I’m Sure Centre Will...”: Amarinder Singh Thanks PM Modi For Repealing Farm Laws Agency News:Chandigarh Punjab’s former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his announcement that the government has decided to repeal the Centre’s three farm laws.PM Modi today announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws, which were at the centre of protests by farmers for the past year.“Great news! Thankful to PM @narendramodi ji for
acceding to the demands of every punjabi & repealing the 3 black laws on the pious occasion of #GuruNanakJayanti. I am sure the central govt will continue to work in tandem for the development of Kisani! #NoFarmers_NoFood @AmitShah,” Amarinder Singh said in a tweet. Addressing the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the Prime Minister said the three farm laws were for the benefit of farmers but “we couldn’t convince a section of farmers despite best efforts”.
Addressing the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the prime minister said the three farm laws were for the benefit of farmers but “we couldn’t convince a section of farmers despite best efforts”.
Farmers feed each other sweets and celebrate after PM Modi announced that he will repeal the controversial farm laws.
PM’s “Statesmanship” To Pick Guru Purab For Farm Laws Rollback: Amit Shah comes just two days after the Centre announced the reopening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. Both these moves are being seen as the BJP’s attempts to woo voters
Amit Shah said the choice of day for repealing farm laws shows that nothing other than the welfare of “each and every Indian” is on the PM’s mind. Agency News: New Delhi PM Modi’s decision to announce the withdrawal of the three contentious farm laws on the “special day” of Guru Purab shows “remarkable statesmanship,” Home Minister Amit Shah said today. The Prime Minister this morning announced the withdrawal of the laws that had triggered massive protests from farmers, especially in Punjab and
Western Uttar Pradesh. Mr Shah said the choice of the day to make this announcement shows that nothing other than the welfare of “each and every Indian” is on the PM’s mind.“What is unique about PM @narendramodi Ji’s announcement is that he picked the special day of ‘Guru Purab’ to make this announcement. It also shows there is no other thought except the welfare of each and every Indian for
in Punjab ahead of the state assembly elections next year. Opposition parties, while welcoming the move, have said that many deaths could have been avoided.
him. He has shown remarkable statesmanship,” he said in a tweet. He had called it a “welcome and statesmanlike move” immediately after the announcement, and added that the government “will keep serving our farmers and always support them in their endeavours.”The decision
Centre Decided To Repeal Farm Laws With Eye On Polls: Sharad Pawar Agency News:Nagpur NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said the BJP-led central government decided to withdraw three farm laws fearing backlash in upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, and hailed the protesting farmers, saying their year-long struggle against the legislations would not be forgotten.He also slammed the Centre for introducing the three farm bills and getting them passed “in haste” without any discussion and without taking state governments into confidence Talking to reporters in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.
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SUNVILLA SAMACHAR Adivasis Are The Victims Of Narendra Modi Govt’s Hindutva-Corporate Agenda Narendra Modi, while addressing an adivasi rally at Bhopal on the birth anniversary of the legendary tribal leader Birsa Munda on November 15, claimed that after independence, fordecades, the adivasis were neglected. It was only his government that made adivasispartners in the country’s development and beneficiaries of various welfare schemes.The anniversary also saw the Modi government make a big pitch to project its pro-tribalimage. It was announced that henceforth the day would be observed as Janjatiya GauravDivas; Modi joined the ceremony to rename Habibganj Railway Station at Bhopal after aGond queen Rani Kamlapati. On the same day, Modi inaugurated, online, a museum onBirsa Munda and adivasi history at Ranchi.All this celebration of Birsa Munda and Modi’s claim to be championing adivasi interests arein glaring contrast to what actually the Modi government has been doing to undermineadivasi rights and destroying their livelihoods and way of life, which is integrally connected tothe forests and forest lands of the country.The sorry plight of the tribal population in independent India can be traced to the capitalistpath of development, which was embarked upon. Both State-sponsored infrastructuralprojects and private corporate enterprises displaced adivasis from their traditional habitats,threw many into servitude under rapacious contractors and violated their basic democraticand constitutional rights. But this process of displacement and deprivation did not stop in2014 when the Modi government took office. Rather, the pace of expropriation of naturalresources and forest wealth by private capital has been stepped up – through mining,exploration for minerals and extractive industries.The Modi government has, through a series of policy measures, diluted the requirement forconsent of gram sabhas for mining leases and other projects in the Fifth and Sixth Scheduleareas. The first legislation passed was the Mines and Minerals (Development andRegulation) Amendment Act of 2015. This legislation did away with some of the dilutedprovisions introduced by an amendment law passed in 2011 at the time of the UPAgovernment. The need to consult with gram sabhas in the grant of mining leases in the Fifthand Sixth Schedule Areas; the eligibility of tribal cooperatives for grants of minor minerals inthe Fifth and Sixth Schedule Areas and the mandatory provision that coal companies shouldgive 26 per cent of their profit to the District Mineral Foundation were all scrapped by theModi government.Thus, the Modi government has acted, on the one hand, to give licence to set-up mining andmineral enterprises in the tribal-populated forest areas, at the same time taken away theconstitutional right of the tribal population in the Fifth and Sixth Schedule areas. The amendment proposed to the Indian Forest Act of 1927 would lead to erasing the role ofgram sabhas, equating tribals with other communities in relation to their rights over the forestand criminalising all aspects of tribal life like the right to cultivation, fishing, right to forestproduce and pasture. The Forest Act Amendment Bill met with widespread opposition and has not been passed sofar. But whether it is the proposed Forest Policy of 2018-19 or the other amendmentsproposed to the Forest Conservation Act of 1980, the net result would be to make it easierfor diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes; promote privatisation andcommercialisation of forests and do away with the powers of the gram sabha for consent.All these proposed policy changes would undermine the provisions of the Forest Rights Act,which recognises the rights of tribal communities and long-time forest dwellers to forestlands and their right to cultivate and access minor forest produce.The snatching away of the rights of tribal people is in full swing. The Forest Rights Act of2006, which gives tribals and tribal communities the right of title to forest lands and cultivatethem is being violated. According to the figures released by the union ministry of tribalaffairs, only 46.69 per cent of claims filed by tribals and tribal communities to titles (uptoAugust 31, 2020) were accepted, i.e., less than half the number of claims. In MadhyaPradesh, where Modi waxed eloquent about his government’s pro-tribal policies, almostthree out of five tribal families, who filed their claims under the Forest Rights Act, facedrejection.The “social welfare” of the adivasis under the - Kapilkumar M. Hirpara Modi regime is exemplified.
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9 Dead After House Collapses In Tamil Nadu’s Vellore Amid Heavy Rain Agency News: Chennai Nine people including four children were killed after their house collapsed amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore district, officials said today. Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a compensation of ₹ 5 lakh each to the families of those who died in the incident.The state capital Chennai was also flooded last week after heavy rain. The depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed the coast between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh early this morning, the India
Agency News: New Delhi A man from Saharanpur was arrested for allegedly sharing pro-Pakistan content on his WhatsApp status after it defeated India in a T20 World Cup match. According to police, two men were initially booked for allegedly praising the Pakistan team following their victory over India in the match. An FIR was filed against them on November 2 at a police station in Saharanpur.“We received a complaint against two persons who shared proPakistan content on their WhatsApp status following the match. One of the accused was arrested while the other is currently absconding,” said Mohd Rizwan, circle officer. The FIR was filed under Section 66 of the IT Act and Section 295 (defiling place of worship) of the IPC.
Puja Banerjee with her little son Krishiv at the wedding.
PM Modi Inaugurates ₹ 3,250 Crore Water Projects In Poll-Bound UP
Apart from the Arjun Sahayak Project, the other development projects inaugurated by PM Modi in Mahoba include Ratauli Weir Project, Bhaoni Dam Project and MajhgaonChilli Sprinkler Project. Agency News: Mahoba Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated
several water projects worth ₹ 3,250 crore to alleviate water distress and provide respite to farmers in the Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh.Apart from the
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Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s personal secretary, Sandeep Singh, and two other party leaders, Shiv Pandey and Yogesh Kumar Dixit, have been booked for alleged assault and snooping on a house at 7 Mall Avenue in state capital Lucknow.The FIR was lodged at Hussainganj police station on a complaint by a driver with the estate department of the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday evening. The complainant Prashant Singh alleged that Sandeep Singh,
Pandey and Dixit were spying on his house at Mall Avenue around midnight on Wednesday. ”I saw them moving suspiciously in my house and when I objected, the trio abused and thrashed me,” he alleged. The police said the Congress leaders named in the case were holding prime posts in the party and have been booked for criminal intimidation and voluntarily causing hurt.Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), Central Zone, Raghvendra Mishra, said an FIR has been registered in the case and probe is underway
Arjun Sahayak Project, the other development projects inaugurated by PM Modi include Ratauli Weir Project, Bhaoni Dam Project and Majhgaon-Chilli Sprinkler Project.
After inaugurating the Arjun Sahayak Project in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahoba today, PM Modi said that the land of Mahoba can resume its domestic and economic activities through these new projects.“The land of Mahoba has been deprived of water for irrigation, drinking and other farming activities. Through these new projects, Mahoba can seamlessly resume its domestic and economic activities,” PM Modi said. “Various villages in Uttar Pradesh have been deprived of potable drinking water.
PM Modi Cancelling Farm Laws Is His Biggest Policy Reversal Yet In a televised address to the nation on Friday, PM Modi apologized for failing to convince a section of farmers and said the parliament will repeal the legislation by end of the month.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to repeal the three farms laws showed his sensitivity towards the welfare of farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the interest of farmers and respecting their sentiments has taken a big decision to withdraw three agriculture laws. This decision reveals the sensitivity of the Prime Minister towards the welfare of farmers. I welcome this decision
Meteorological Department or IMD said and announced that rainfall will gradually weaken. The weather office, however, forecast more rain for Tamil Nadu and heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Repealing ‘black’ laws step in right direction: Navjot Singh Sidhu on repeal of three farm laws
Agency News: New Delhi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will scrap three controversial farm laws that led to angry street protests over the last year, his biggest policy reversal since assuming power in 2014. In a televised address to the nation on Friday, PM Modi
Repealing Farm Laws Shows PM’s Sensitivity Towards Farmers: Rajnath Singh Agency News: lucknow
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of the Prime Minister,” said Mr Singh in a tweet.Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws.Apologising to the countrymen for the three farm laws over which the government “failed to convince” the farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged the protesting farmers to return to their homes. In the address to the nation, PM Modi said, “We have decided to repeal all three farm laws, will begin the procedure at the Parliament session that begins this month.
apologized for failing to convince a section of farmers and said the parliament will repeal the legislation by end of the month. “The purpose of the new laws was to strengthen the country’s farmers, especially small farmers,” he said. “We have failed to convince some farmers despite all our efforts.” The announcement
comes ahead of key provincial polls in the state of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab where farmers are an influential voting bloc. The long drawn protests by hundreds of thousands of farmers could have hurt his Bharatiya Janata Party’s chances in both elections. The government had, so far, refused to budge from its position which the protesters claimed would ruin their livelihoods, making it the longest stand-off since PM Modi swept to power seven years ago.While PM Modi has backtracked on policy moves by his government earlier, including on land laws, that move hadn’t resulted in long drawn public protests.“It’s a very un-Modi-like act to take back a decision. And it is obviously.
Massive fire breaks out at Prime Mall in Vile Parle West, 12 fire engines rush to spot
Agency News: New Delhi Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of repealing the three farm laws as a “step in the right direction”. He further said the “sacrifice of farmers has paid dividends”.“Repealing of black laws a step in the right direction…. Satyagrah of Kisan morcha gets historic success….You’re sacrifice has paid dividends…. Revival
Arvind Kejriwal welcomes PM Modi’s announcement to repeal farm laws Agency News: New Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday welcomed the government’s announcement to repeal the contentious farm laws, saying the “sacrifice” of farmers who died protesting against them will remain immortal.“Such a happy news has been received on Prakash Diwas. The three laws scrapped.
A massive fire broke out on the first floor of Prime Mall in Vile Parle West in Mumbai on Friday morning. The fire broke out on the first floor of a four-storey mall. Fire fighting operations are underway.As many as 13 fire engines are present at the spot. No injuries were reported.
Further details about the incident are awaited.So far, there is no report of injury to anyone in the blaze that erupted at Prime Mall around 11 am, the official said.“At least 13 fire engines, eight water tankers and other fire brigade vehicles have rushed the spot and the firefighting operation is on,” the official said This is the third incident of major fire reported.
More than 700 farmers martyred. Their sacrifice will remain immortal. The coming generations will remember how the farmers of the country saved farming and the farmers by risking their own lives. My tribute to farmers of my country,” Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi. Earlier this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in address to the nation announced.
Bodies Of 2 Men Killed In Srinagar Encounter Exhumed Agency News: Srinagar Three days after their secret burial by the police, the bodies of two Srinagar businessmen were exhumed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration and handed over to families for last rites amid emotional scenes.The burial was performed before dawn as the families were strictly asked to ensure that burial takes place before morning. A grieving family member said that “wait till daylight was not an option.”Mohammad Altaf Bhat, a businessman and Mudasir Gul, a dental surgeon turned
businessman, were killed in a controversial encounter with the police on Monday evening at Hyderpora in Srinagar.The police said two terrorists were killed in the encounter and two pistols were recovered from the site. One of them identified as Amir Ahmad Margay was working as an office boy at Mudasir Gul’s office. Abdul Latief Margay, the father of Amir, is an anti-militancy campaigner who has received an Army citation and state award for bravery in recognition of his fight against terrorism. In 2005, he killed a terrorist with a stone during a hand to hand fight.
India reports 11,106 new COVID-19 cases, 459 deaths in last 24 hours
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of farming in Punjab through a road map should be the top priority for the Pb govt ….accolades,” said Sidhu. Hundreds of farmers have been camping at the three Delhi’s borders since November 2020 with the demand that the government repeal the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; Farmers’ (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities.
With 11,106 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 3,44,89,623, while the number of active cases has gone up to 1,26,620, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. The death toll due to the viral disease has shot up to 4,65,082 with 459 more fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry. With 11,106 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 3,44,89,623, while the number of active cases has gone up to 1,26,620, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.The death toll due to the viral disease has
shot up to 4,65,082 with 459 more fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 1,26,620, accounting for 0.37 per cent of the total caseload, the lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.28 per cent, the highest since March 2020, the ministry said.The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.98 per cent. It has been less than two per cent for 46 consecutive days. The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 0.92 per cent. It has been below two per cent for the last 56 days, according.
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BOLLYWOOD-HOLLYWOOD Nora Fatehi danced on ‘Kusu Kusu’ with a bleeding foot after getting hit by a glass piece Agency News: Mumbai
Actress Nora Fatehi, who recently featured in yet another foot-tapping dance number in ‘Satyameva Jayate 2’ titled ‘Kusu Kusu’ literally put in her blood and sweat during its filming.In a behind the scenes vlog, Nora can be seen conducting a rehearsal with the dancers ahead of their shoot. She then goes on to wear high heels and an exotic costume for her final showdown on set. However, it is later revealed that Nora was hit by a glass piece which left her with a bleeding foot. The film’s director Milap Zaveri jokes with Nora that she now resembles Hema Malini from ‘Sholay’, who danced on glass in the film. Turning into the lucky charm for John Abraham, Nora collaborates with the actor yet again after ‘Dilbar’, ‘O Saki Saki’ and ‘Rock Tha Party’ while the actress marks her hat-trick with filmmaker Milap Zaveri post ‘Dilbar’ and ‘Ek Toh Kam Zindagani’.Earlier, Nora mentioned that while filming the song, she almost choked because of her costume.The second look of the song features Nora in a veil cape attached to her bodysuit. The cape was tied to her necklace. However, due to the weight of the heavy veil, the necklace choked Nora and even left bruise marks.Talking about the experience.
‘I can’t be compared to Sanjay sir from Vaastav’: Aayush Sharma on playing a baddie in upcoming actioner ‘Antim’ The ‘Loveyatri’ star’s second film, ‘Antim-The Final Truth’, is an adaptation of the 2018 Marathi film, ‘Mulshi Pattern’. Agency News: Mumbai
Aayush Sharma’s debut film, Loveyatri – a musicalromantic drama had done a fair job at the box office. This new entrant proved his calibre with his acting skills as he exuberantly performed emotional as well dancing numbers in the film. Having garnered eyeballs for his debut
film, as an actor he has been received well by the audiences. However, his second film, AntimThe Final Truth, an action thriller directed by Mahesh Manjrekar is an adaptation of the Marathi film, Mulshi Pattern like Aayush’s debut film, Antim too is being produced by Salman Khan under his banner SKF (Salman Khan Films).
Kartik Aaryan reacts to dating rumours, is he creating controversies for the sake of promotions? Agency News: Mumbai
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who plays protagonist ‘Arjun Pathak’ in the upcoming movie ‘Dhamaka’ will be seen on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ this weekend. Kartik will appear as a special guest along with Mrunal Thakur and Amruta Subhash in the Saturday special episode. In a new promo of the show, the actor can be seen addressing dating rumours that surface right before the release of his film.Kapil begins by saying that as per his observation a person is romantic when he isn’t in a romantic relationship but as soon as they start dating the thrill comes along.He says, “Kartik has done several romantic movies and suddenly, he’s starring in a thriller like Dhamaka. Do we assume that you are confirming.
Poonam Dhillon takes a digital plunge with ‘Dil Bekaraar’ Agency News: Mumbai
Poonam Dhillon, the yesteryear Bollywood beauty who is known for her stint in popular films like Noorie, Red Rose, Sohni Mahiwal, Teri Meherbaniyan and Karma is all set to commence her second innings via OTT platform with Dil Bekaraar. The Disney+ Hotstar original is based on Anuja Chauhan’s popular novel, Those Pricey Thakur Girls, and along with Poonam Dhillon, the web series also stars Raj Babbar, Padmini Kohlapure, Sahher Bambba, Akshay Oberoi, Medha Shankar, and Sukhmani Sadana. Set in the ‘80s, the web series is a sweet and sour story of Delhi’s Thakur family which is helmed by Habib Faisal. The series where Poonam will be seen portraying the role of a mother of five daughters will be streamed from November 26. When asked about her second innings in the year 2021 and her experience in the digital space, Poonam shared, “Definitely 2021 has been a good year for this innings of mine. I have been working through the pandemic. I enjoyed playing different characters. Web Series are a new addition to the repertoire of my work. I have done films and television as well as theatres, and now doing web series... it’s really exciting. You get to do characters that you don’t get to do in films, so it provides a whole new platform for all actors.” The Noorie star gave a sneak peek into her character of Dil Bekaraar, Poonam shares.
SPORTS - BUSINESS Savita to lead Indian team at Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rani Rampal has been rested for next month’s Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and Savita will lead the Indian team in her absence. Agency News: New Delhi Rani Rampal has been rested for next month’s Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and Savita will lead the Indian team in her absence. Hockey India named an 18-member India squad for the tourney on Friday and with India’s regular captain Rani is
in rehabilitation in Bengaluru, Experienced defender Deep Grace Ekka will be supporting Savita as vice-captain. Forwards Lalremsiami and Sharmila Devi and midfielder Salima Tete, who were part of the Indian team that finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, miss out. The three are part of the junior
‘Now, at 37, that flame no longer burns so brightly’: Wishes pour in for ABD on retirement Agency News: New Delhi South African legend AB de Villiers made a huge announcement on his cricket career on Friday when he, in a series of tweets, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. ABD, 37, had already retired from international cricket in but the righthander continued playing in different T20 leagues including Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).Reacting to the news, the RCB issued a statement immediately after ABD’s announcement,” AB
de Villiers has been among the best ambassadors of the game, and we are honoured to have him represent RCB in the IPL. His work ethics have been impeccable, which has not only rubbed off on the team, but has left a high benchmark for other youngsters to follow. AB has been a true leader, both on and off the field and we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for his tireless commitment in helping RCB establish itself as one of the premier franchises in the IPL. We wish AB all the best for his next innings in life. He will always be part of the RCB family.”The decorated South Africa batsman.
Paytm’s weak debut: Founder Vijay Sharma says ‘no indicator of company’s value’ Paytm stock registered a fall of over 27 per cent from the issue price of 2,150. It got listed at 1,955 and then ended the day at 1,564. Agency News: New Delhi
squad, which will vie for the top honours at the FIH World Cup, starting in South Africa from December 5. Namita Toppo and Lilima Minz, both of whom are
from Odisha, are also part of the team. The forward line will see two-time Olympian Vandana Katariya lead the charge with Navneet Kaur.
WTA prepared to pull tournaments out of China over Peng Shuai allegation Neither Zhang or the Chinese government have commented on Peng’s allegation and discussion of the topic has been blocked on China’s heavily censored internet. Agency News: New Delhi The Women’s Tennis Association is prepared to pull its tournaments out of China if they are not satisfied with the response to the sexual assault allegation made by former doubles world number one
Peng Shuai, chief executive Steve Simon has told U.S. media. Peng has not been seen in public since she accused a former vice-premier of China, Zhang Gaoli, of sexual assault in a social media post that was deleted half an hour later.Neither Zhang or the Chinese government have commented on Peng’s allegation and discussion of the topic has been blocked on China’s heavily censored internet. Concern among the global tennis community and beyond has grown over Peng’s safety and whereabouts since her allegation, with the WTA calling for an investigation and the world’s top players tweeting #WhereIsPengShuai.
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma doesn’t feel bogged down by more than 27 per cent plunge of the company’s stock on the maiden day of its listing. As the markets closed at around 3:30pm on Thursday, Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, Paytm’s parent company, tumbled, marking one of the worst opening days for
a blockbuster tech listing since the dot-com bubble. But Sharma struck a defiant note and appeared optimistic of the future.“I’ve never felt more excited, optimistic and enthusiastic about the future,” Bloomberg quoted the 43-yearold as saying in an interview just as Paytm shares sank on Thursday. “The slump is no indicator.
RBI-led panel suggests reining in lending apps Agency News: Mumbai A committee set up by the central bank has suggested reining in controversial digital loan apps through a mix of regulations, including creating a nodal agency to verify their credentials and legislation to prevent “illegal lending”. The report’s thrust is on enhancing c u s t o m e r protection and making the digital lending ecosystem safe while encouraging innovation. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had set up a working group on digital lending, including online platforms and mobile apps, headed by its executive director Jayant Kumar Dash in January after allegations of coercive debt recovery tactics.
The committee, in its report, has now suggested that a nodal agency be set up which will verify the technological credentials of digital apps of balance sheet lenders and lending service providers. It will also maintain a public register of verified apps on its website. According to the committee’s findings, approximately 1,100 lending apps were available for Indian Android users. Of these, 600 were illegal, the panel found. Another recommendation is to restrict balance sheet lending—where typically the loan is retained on the lender’s balance sheet— through lending apps to entities regulated and authorized by RBI or those registered under any other law.
4 states with negative cash balance to gain from frontloading Frontloading of tax devolution amount will help in meeting expenditure needs, especially on the capital expenditure front, though states have concerns about lower revenue flow. Agency News: New Delhi The recent decision to advance an instalment of tax devolution to states, in addition to the one to be given in November, will help in cash flow for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim and Manipur, which had negative cash balances as of October 30.Rest had a positive cash balance as of October 30. Frontloading of tax devolution
amount will help in meeting expenditure needs, especially on the capital expenditure front, though states have concerns about lower revenue flow.“The frontloading will help meet their expenditure requirements. States though are concerned about their revenue growth which is required on a sustainable basis,” an official said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday had held a meeting with states to discuss
measures to incentivise expenditure, growth and investment. The Centre had decided that of the 14 instalments of tax devolution, the one to be paid in March will be advanced and states will given an instalment, in addition to the one to be given in November. “Contrary to popular impressions, most of the states are not in negative cash flow. In fact, cash balances are very high at the moment.
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Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad On a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to begin the process to repeal the three contentious farm laws, back in his home state, the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the State Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel were silent on the decision at an event but quite vocal about the state government’s initiatives for the farmers.Addressing an event at Ahwa where Dangs was declared the first district
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Youth tied to tree, beaten to death over love affair in Padra For not heeding to the warning he received from the father of his love interest, a youth living in Chokari village of Padra taluka had topay a costly price with his life on Wednesday. Twenty-year-old victim, Jayesh Rawal, who works as a casual labourer,was dragged from his house on Wednesday afternoon and lynched byfour accused identified as Kiran Mali, Mohan Mali, Ramesh Mali andKalidas Mali.Rawal was in a relationship with Kalidas’s daughter Aarti. Kalidas hadwarned Rawal around two months ago of dire consequences if hecontinued meeting his daughter or even tried to speak to her.
Jilted man kidnaps, assaults 24-year-old When a 24-year-old CTM resident found out that the man showing interest in her was married, she broke off therelationship. Unable to handle the rejection, the accused kidnapped her, assaulted her and abused her before dropping herhome.A complaint in this regard has been filed with the Anandnagar police on Thursday. The woman, who works as a recruiter with a firm in Satellite, told police, “I came in contact with Ghanshyam Rajput, a residentof Hatkeshwar, when I was in Class 10. My friend was in love with him. After many years, I met him in July 2020. By August2020, we began meeting regularly and exchanged numbers. Once when I did not have my vehicle, Rajput dropped me home.
24-yr-old dentist’s kidneys, liver donated The kidneys and liver of a 24-year-old dentist, who suffered an accident last week, will give a new lease of life tomany. The woman had met with an accident on November 11 and her condition kept on deteriorating.Rutvi Barot suffered an accident while returning home from gym in Karelibaug area of the city as the scooter she was drivingcollided with a truck.Rutvi was rushed to the SSG Hospital (SSGH) for treatment and from there she was taken to the Sterling Hospital. She lapsedinto a coma and her lungs as well as heart were damaged badly.With no neurological improvement, chances of her survival became very slim. The doctors explained the grim situation.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the use of chemical fertilisers not only spoiled the health of soil but has also started impacting human health. to give up chemical fertilisers and pesticides, state Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel listed pro-farmer steps taken by the
government.He said, “A unit of electricity in Gujarat, that costs Rs 8 per unit, is being given at 60 paise to the farmers of the state for agricultural purposes.
Damage of crores in Jetalpur market yard of Ahmedabad due to unseasonal rains Farmers around Ahmedabad come to the Ahmedabad Jetalpur APMC food supply market but most of the foodgrains in Ahmedabad’s Jetalpur market went bad on Thursday morning.
Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Jetalpur market of Ahmedabad is the market where farmers of Ahmedabad district give their goods and the goods are stockpiled here. Farmers from around Ahmedabad come to the Jetalpur food supply market in Ahmedabad but most of the foodgrains in the Jetalpur
market in Ahmedabad went bad on Thursday morning. Due to which grain is likely to be expensive this year. The nonseasonal rains are responsible for the deterioration of this quantity of foodgrains. Talking about this, trader Ramesh Bhai says that as soon as it rained at 7 in the morning, we ran away. Now we are waiting for the sun to come but no one will buy these goods. The price of these goods will also go down. The good goods
31-year-old man held for murder of elderly man in Ahmedabad Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad
A day after an elderly man was found murdered in his house in Chandkheda of Ahmedabad, police on Thursday arrested a 31-yearold man for allegedly killing the victim after he was asked for sexual favours.According to police, the 63-year-old man was found murdered at his residence in a society in Chandkheda around 1.15 am on Wednesday with his throat slit. Police also found his gold chain, cellphone and motorcycle missing.On Thursday, a team of Ahmedabad Police’s Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) arrested Umang Darji (31), a resident of Daskroi
in Ahmedabad, for allegedly murdering the senior citizen. Police said that the deceased sought sexual favours from the accused in the past and put pressure on him for the same, leading to the murder. “The victim and the accused met on Facebook one-and-a-half years ago and started talking. Around 20 days ago, the victim called the accused to his residence in Chandkheda. The accused claimed later the elderly man started pressurising him for sexual favours and also threatened to go to his house if he doesn’t come to his house in Chandkheda. It was then that the accused had decided to kill the man,” said DP Chudasma, assistant commissioner of police, DCB, Ahmedabad.
Man gets rigorous life imprisonment for sister-inlaw’s murder Agency News: Vadodara
The Vadodara sessions court on Wednesday sentenced a man to rigorous life imprisonment for murdering his sister-in-law by setting her on fire, over a property dispute.In the order, the Sessions Court judge has relied on the dying declaration of the deceased victim, stating that “no other evidence” was necessary to establish the guilt of the accused.The incident occurred on February 3, 2020, in the Champaner area of old Vadodara city when Ghulam Hussain Shaikh allegedly doused his sister-in-law Shehnaaz Umar Shaikh with
kerosene and set her on fire. Shehnaaz had demand that her husband, Umar Shaikh, jointly owned by the latter and Ghulam Hussain, should transfer the house of dwelling to her name.The FIR, registered at the City police station in Vadodara, had stated that Hussain doused Shehnaaz with kerosene from the back and set her on fire, on the firstfloor of the house in contention. Neighbours testified that they heard Shehnaaz’s cries saying, “I am burning, he has poured kerosene on me.” The witnesses included two neighbours, who had helped the family pour water.
will be sold at a higher price. There is such an expectation from the government that it should do something to sell the goods by mediating so that the loss of these goods does not have to be borne more, otherwise we have a big loss. According to the laborers working in Jetalpur grain market, they have started sorting out the goods which have been lying around since morning, but the goods have not been separated yet. All the goods are gone in the water. It is as if the whole sack had fallen into the water. As soon as water enters the sack, we will empty the linen sack and fill it in another sack and take it to a different place. This paddy crop we take to Bavala where the husks of rice and paddy are separated and the whole grain reaches the people’s plate through the machine.
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund launches ETF scheme replicating/ tracking Hang Seng TECH Index Mirae Asset Mutual Fund, one of the fastest growing fund houses in India which invests in the equitiesand debt segments, today announced the launch of ‘Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF’, an open-ended scheme replicating/tracking Hang Seng TECH Total Return Index and the ‘Mirae Asset HangSeng TECH ETF Fund of Funds’, an open-ended fund of fund scheme predominantly investing inunits of Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF. The NFO for both the funds will open for subscription on November 17, 2021. While the Mirae AssetHang Seng TECH ETF will close on November 29, 2021 & the Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETFFund of Fund will close on December 1, 2021.The Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF will be managed by Mr. Siddharth Srivastava, while the MiraeAsset Hang Seng TECH ETF Fund of Fund will be managed by Ms. Ekta Gala. The Mirae Asset HangSeng TECH ETF Fund of Fundwill also offer investors the options for a Regular Plan and Direct Planwith Growth Option.The minimum initial investment in both the schemes will be Rs 5,000 and multiples of Re 1 thereafter.
Every year the state government incurs a subsidy of Rs 7,000 crore.” He added, “The farmers in this district are using less quantities of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. But to ensure that the district is completely free of chemicals, the government is giving each farmer Rs 10,000 per hectare (up to a maximum of two hectare) to offset any production loss that they might suffer during the year. To allow each farmer to have access to cow dung and urine, the government will soon be giving Rs 900 to each farmer. This will help them own a
cow.”The event was also attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Gujarat Governor Acharya Devrrat. Although both Raghavji and Bhupendra were silent about the Centre’s decision to repeal the farm laws and its impact on Gujarat, the agriculture minister said Dangs was being taken up as a pilot project where farmers are being encouraged to take up organic farming. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the use of chemical fertilisers not only spoiled the health of soil but has also started impacting human health.
‘Government fails to provide maturity and support prices to farmers’: Hardik Patel
Hardik further lashed out at the BJP, saying, “Some BJP leaders call this a historic decision. Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the repeal of three agricultural laws. Independent leaders have been reacting to the decision ever since. Gujarat Congress acting president Hardik Patel has also taken the government by storm. In an exclusive interview with News18 Gujarati, Hardik Patel said, “Even with such a big government of yours, you could not explain to the
farmers? If it is true then why not explain. Hulji also said in January that you must repeal the law. This is a decision taken after twelve months, we welcome this decision for the farmers. Farmers have always said that we need support price, maturity and guarantee that our goods will be sold safely in APMC. The government failed to provide this to the farmers. Suddenly the Prime Minister comes and says that we have made a mistake. Hardik further said that even with your big government you could not explain to the farmers? Couldn’t explain why if it’s true. That means there was something wrong with your black law. We, Rahulji, had earlier said in January that you have to take back the law.
“Donning a police uniform gives you a different sense of pride”, - says Pankhuri
How does it feel being associated with Sony SAB?With Maddam Sir, I am getting an opportunity of accomplishing quite a few of my firsts. It’s myfirst show with Sony SAB, the first time I am playing a cop. I don’t think I can thank my starsenough for giving me this opportunity. This show allows me to portray
a very different character,and it is a learning curve for me and as an artist, I couldn't have asked for anything better. Itallows me to delve into my craft, strengthen it further and excel. Moreover, it is giving me achance to explore and get a hands-on experience in portraying an AI officer. I am enjoying thisjourney and working very hard towards making it a success!1. What made you choose this role and the show? I chose this character because when I was briefed, I thought it was very different from what ishappening on television. The thought of an AI officer coming into the Mahila Police Thana.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education conducted workshop on “Role of Students in making Udupi Nasha Mukt” as a part of a nationwide Government campaign
Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s Department of Student Affairs (DSA) in association with the Department of Commerce (DOC), MAHE conducted a workshop on the “Role of Students in making Udupi Nasha Mukt” for the students of DOC on 17th November 2021, as a part of the project “Nasha Mukt Udupi Abhiyaan by involving Young Leaders of MAHE”
which is a part of the nationwide Government campaign “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan”. The workshop addressed crucial issues related to substance abuse among youth and had around 500 participants Shri. Kurma Rao, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Udupi, was the chief guest for the inaugural function of the workshop. While addressing the students, Shri. Kurma Rao hailed MAHE as the pride of the Udupi District and praised the efforts undertaken by the university in helping the district administration to manage the COVID crisis. He appreciated Dr. Geetha Maiya and her team for undertaking.
“Barish” produced by Photofit Music. After taking fans on a melodic journey with Songs ‘Chand’ and “Jaan Leja Baaki hai”, another heartfelt Song ‘Barish’ from a similar flick was Released on Friday by Photofit Music. The Song “Barish” produced by Mr. Suresh Bhanushali and Photofit Music follows the way of affection the actors strolled
to remain together. The verses of the tune convey the message that individuals in affection need to make forfeits and walk an unpleasant walk. The deep melody “Barish” released by Photofit Music gives knowledge into the emotions of the lead pair, particularly featuring.
Surendra Pal: “I hope Meri Doli Mere Angana will create magic on TV”
Belonging to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, some of veteran actor Surendra Pal’s best work are Mahabharat, Chanakya, Kanoon, Zee Horror Show, Shaktimaan, Amanat, C.I.D, Vishnu Puran, Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan, Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, Diya Aur Baati Hum, Maharana Pratap, Siya Ke Ram and Chandrakanta. He is currently seen on Azaad’s new
show, Meri Doli Mere Angana as the lead protagonist Janki’s father, Gyanendra Singh. Here, he talks about his journey on television, his new show & more.Q It’s a new Show on a new Channel Azaad. How do you feel -Excited or Nervous?Ans Neither am I feeling excited nor nervous but one thing is sure that whenever I worked.
Empowering Youth To Take The Lead In Shaping The 21 St Century Only the power and passion of the youth can usher in anew global era of peace and harmony as the world emerges from the scourge of the deadlypandemic, India’s youth leaders said on Thursday.Speaking at a webinar organized by Bharat Soka Gakkai titled “The Power of One: TheSolidarity of Youth”, they said India should capitalize on the advantage of having theworld’s largest population of youth to lead such a global movement and
transform the age.The webinar was a unique initiative as it urged participants to view the young generation asTRAILBLAZERS OF THE 21 Century. Four youth panelists discussed how they couldachieve lofty ambitions to create a better world because they never stopped believing inthemselves despite tremendous odds.Panelist Karan Jerath—the youngest member on the 2016 Forbes.
Bhagya Lakshmi is my first ever fiction show, and I am really glad that my dream is coming true After several extremely successful collaborations, Zee TV and Balaji Telefilms recently launched an exciting new show about life, love, karma, and destiny. Set against thebackdrop of Mumbai, Bhagya Lakshmifollows the journey of Lakshmi, a selfless girl oflimited means, who despite her humble background and the curveballs
life has thrownat her, always puts others’ needs before hers. While the show had already impressedthe audience with its intriguing storyline and relatable characters, Mallishka’s (MaeraMishra) entry into the show as Rishi’s love interest spiced up everything. But looks likethere more drama in store for everyone as Akash Choudhry.
On World Television Day, &TV artists talk about howtelevision shaped their career
November 21 celebrates one of the most well-known and popular audio-visual mediumsof communication, television. On World Television Day, Mahadev (Siddharth Arora, BaalShiv), Zafar Ali Mirza (Pawan Singh, Aur Bhai kya Chal Raha Ha?), Katori Amma (HimaniShivpuri, Happu ki Ultan Paltan), (Akshay Mhatre, Ghar Ek Mandir-Kripa AgrasenMaharaja Ki) and Vibhuti Narayan Mishra (Aasif Sheikh,
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai) talkabout how television has been an important medium in shaping their career and makingthem notable stars in the industry. Siddharth Arora, alias Mahadev in &TV’s Baal Shiv, shares, “No matter how much weevolve and move towards other mediums of entertainment, television is and will be oneof the foremost mediums of entertainment content. I started my career with theatre.
Koo App Ranked Among Hottest Emerging Digital Brands in Asia Pacific Koo App – India’s multilingual micro- blogging platform has been ranked as one of the next 5 HottestProducts from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by The Product Report2021 created by Amplitude. Koo App – a unique platform whichempowers users to express themselves in their mother tongue, is theonly social media brand from across APAC, US and EMEA to be rated inthe prestigious report. Koo is also one of the only two brands from India(CoinDCX being the other), to find a mention. The data from
Amplitude’s Behavioral Graph showcases the hottestemerging digital products from around the world that shape our digitallives. The report describes the Koo App as a “social media platform witha unique differentiator for its primarily Indian user base”. It further statesthat Koo is “poised to become the social media platform of choice for acommunity that’s more than 1 billion strong.” As a Made-inIndia platformfor expression in native languages, the Koo App has garnered over 15.
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