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On Monday, Pakistani BAT crossed into Indian territory and ambushed an Indian patrol party
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Army chief visits LoC in Kashmir
Agency | Srinagar A day after the Pakistani attack, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today visited the forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir and asked the troops to remain alert and thwart “any misadventure” from across the border. During his interaction with the troops, he reassured them that the entire nation stands behind its soldiers in their “brave endeavours to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and integrity and maintaining peace” in the Valley. The army chief, who was on a two-day visit to Kashmir since yesterday.
Director General of Military Operations, Lt General AK Bhatt spoke to his Pakistani counterpart and expressed grave concern over the mutilation of two Indian soldiers at Krishna Ghati and the way the patrol party was targeted, said. Pakistan, however, stuck to its initial stand and repeated that it did not mutilate the bodies. Highlighting the issue of Border Action Team (BAT) training camps near the Line of Control (LoC), Bhatt blamed the Pakistan army for providing cover fire to a BAT unit. “The DGMO of the Indian army conveyed that such a dastardly and inhuman act is beyond any norms of civility and merits unequivocal condemnation and response,” the army said in a statement. The DGMO also conveyed to his Pakistani counterpart that “full fire” support was provided by the Pakistani Army post located in the vicinity of the incident site. The army said the DGMO also
conveyed India’s concerns about the presence of Border Action Team (BAT) training camps in close vicinity of the Line of Control in Pa-
kistan-Occupied Kashmir. However, Pakistan Army asked India to produce “actionable evidence” on its claim that a Pakistani special forc-
O Panneerselvam lashes out at Stalin for ‘ignoring’ workers
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ficials to reclaim the parTalks between O Panneer- ty’s two-leaves symbol for selvam faction and the his faction. OPS and EPS ruling AIADMK camp are showed bonhomie when on the verge of collapse. talks of the merger came The former chief minister up and senior leaders recently said that Tam- from both camps claimed il Nadu Chief Minister the merger was necessary E Palaniswami and TTV to save the party. HowevDinakaran are comrades er, the talks seem to have in arms. The two factions changed track and there were close to a merger but seems to be a loss of faith one of the main precondi- between OPS and the chief tions set by OPS was the minister. OPS claimed that expulsion of ruling par- members of the ruling facThe change in Madhya ty general secretary VK tion had not taken back the Pradesh’s fiscal period will Sasikala and her nephew affidavits they submitted mean that the financial and party deputy general to the election commission year will coincide with the secretary TTV Dinakaran. where they chose her as the calendar year. In the meet- The former is serving a party’s general secretary. ing, PM Modi had said: sentence in Bengaluru jail He contended that it was “Because of poor time while the latter has been one of the most important management, many good booked by the Delhi po- preconditions and if they initiatives and schemes lice for allegedly trying weren’t met, there was no had failed to deliver the to grease the palms of point in holding merger election commission of- talks. anticipated results.
Madhya Pradesh changes financial year to JanuaryDecember from 2018
Agency | New Delhi Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi backed January-December fiscal year, Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday announced that it will implement the change by presenting its next annual budget in December this year. Government spokesman Narottam Mishra announced the decision after the Cabinet met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made the proposal at the third governing council meeting of NITI Aayog held last week on Monday. The prime minister said that the move could have a significant impact on the national economy. The present financial year runs from April to March.
es team sneaked across the LoC, beheaded two Indian security personnel and mutilated their bodies. “Pakistan rejected Indian allegations of ceasefire violation and mutilation of bodies of Indian soldiers,” according to a statement issued by the army. Pakistan DGMO Maj Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza told his Indian counterpart Lt Gen A K Bhatt that neither ceasefire violations occurred in the Sector (pointed out by India in the mutilation allegation), nor crossing of the LoC by Pakistanis troops have taken place. “Pakistan Army is a professional military outfit and upholds the highest standards of conduct. Allegations of mutilation are an Indian attempt to divert the attention of world from situation within the Valley,” Mirza claimed.
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Not Without My Lal Batti, Says Karnataka Minister, Defying PM Modi’s Ban Agency | Karnataka
After Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s initial reluctance to do away with the red beacon or lal batti from his official car, in compliance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s order, one of his ministers in the Congress government has refused to fall in line with the ban that came into force yesterday. He said he would remove the lal batti only if the Chief Minister directs him to do so. “If the Chief Minister asks me to remove the red beacon, I will obey his instruction and remove it,” Food and Civil Supplies Minister UT Khader said. He argued that since the state government has given him the vehicle attached with a red beacon, he doesn’t have the right to make alterations. Let
Within minutes after Kumar Vishwas told a press gathering that a few people within the Aam Aadmi Party were conspiring against him, a visibly angry Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia hit out at Vishwas, saying that airing his grievances in front of the camera was affecting the party workers morale. Speaking about the party’s efforts to placate Vishwas, Sisodia said that AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal already spoke to
him at great length. Appealing to Vishwas to raise his issues within the party forum, Sisodia said the foot soldiers of the party are being effected by this ‘On Air’ tussle. He also asked Vishwas to attend the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) at Kejriwal’s residence. Earlier, an emotional Vishwas categorically denied that
he will be joining any party and emphasised that he never aspired to become chief minister or deputy chief minister. “I have said this 10 times, told Manish Sisodia, told Arvind Kejriwal, I never wanted to get any post or join any party. I will remain a volunteer,” said Vishwas. Alleging that a few are working against him, Vishwas said that he will not apologise. “I will not ask apology from anyone,” he said. The rift within the party played out today on camera, just a day after AAP
the central government bring into force such a notification, he demanded. “I do not have power to alter my car. It is left to the cabinet to decide,” he said. Mocking the central government’s ban, he said the aim of the government should be to bring common people to the level of VIPs if it wants to end the ‘VIP culture’. He said, “It’s not that I am moving around with the red beacon on my head. It is installed on my car.” “Having said that,” the Congress minister added, “I am not saying no, but
most importantly it should introduce schemes wherein it is possible to fill the stomachs of people and provide education.” The AAP government in Delhi was the first to bar its ministers from using red beacons on their official vehicles. Captain Amarinder Singh, too, made a similar demand from his cabinet when he became the Chief Minister of Punjab in March. Now, under the central government ban, only blue beacons are allowed on emergency vehicles like the police, ambulance and fire tenders.
Minister UT Khader said he will remove the lal batti only if Siddaramaiah asks him to do so
Pakistan asks for ‘actionable evidence’ as DGMO calls beheading of jawans a ‘dastardly act’ Agency | New Delhi
Director General of Military Operations, Lt General AK Bhatt spoke to his Pakistani counterpart and expressed grave concern over the mutilation of two Indian soldiers at Krishna Ghati and the way the patrol party was targeted, said. on Tuesday. Pakistan, however, stuck to its initial stand and repeated that it did not mutilate the bodies. Highlighting the issue of Border Action Team (BAT) training camps near the Line of Control (LoC), Bhatt blamed the Pakistan army for providing cover fire to a BAT unit. “The DGMO of the
Indian army conveyed that such a dastardly and inhuman act is beyond any norms of civility and merits unequivocal condemnation and response,” the army said in a statement. The DGMO also conveyed to his Pakistani counterpart that “full fire” support was provided by the Pakistani Army post located in the vicinity of
MLA Amanatullah Khan stepped down from the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC). Khan earlier alleged that Vishwas an “agent of the BJP” and was trying to split the party. “I will stick to what I have said so far. This person (Vishwas) had invited Ajit Doval and RSS workers for his birthday party. How is it that he did not think of AAP MLAs and volunteers then… at a time when the police, directed by the BJP, was arresting us and had launched a witch-hunt.
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the incident site. The army said the DGMO also conveyed India’s concerns about the presence of Border Action Team (BAT) training camps in close vicinity of the Line of Control in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. However, Pakistan Army asked India to produce “actionable evidence” on its claim that a Pakistani special forces team sneaked across the LoC, beheaded two Indian security personnel and mutilated their bodies. “Pakistan rejected Indian allegations of ceasefire vi-
olation and mutilation of bodies of Indian soldiers,” according to a statement issued by the army. Pakistan DGMO Maj Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza told his Indian counterpart Lt Gen A K Bhatt that neither ceasefire violations occurred in the Sector (pointed out by India in the mutilation allegation), nor crossing of the LoC by Pakistanis troops have taken place. “Pakistan Army is a professional military outfit and upholds the highest standards of conduct.
come tax returns. “Aadhaar makes a secure and robust system through which identity of a person cannot be faked,” Attorney General (AG) Mukul Rohatgi told the bench. “The Central Govt is entitled to have identification. As constituents of society people can’t claim immunity from identification,” Rohatgi is quoted as saying by said. He added, “No right is absolute, right to body is not absolute. Under extreme cases even right to life can be taken away, under due process.” Rohatgi told the top court that of the 113.7 crore Aadhaar cards issued till date, the government has
not found a single case of duplicity. He compared it to the 10 lakh fake PAN cards that have been cancelled by the government. The Attorney General also said that the government has saved more than Rs 50,000 crore while disbursing subsidies due to the introduction of Aadhaar. Regarding the collection of biometric data, Rohatgi argued, “Biometric is classified as sensitive public information. You might want to be forgotten, but the state does not want to forget you. Biometric will not to be shared, unless per procedures laid down under the law.
Centre defends Aadhaar in SC, says it’s mandatory to avoid fake PAN cards
Rift in AAP? Kumar Vishwas alleges conspiracy by party, Manish Sisodia says ‘stop airing grievances in public’ Agency | New Delhi
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Agency | New Delhi The government defended its ‘secure and robust’ unique identification system in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, and said the decision to make Aadhaar mandatory to apply for Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) cards is in light of the numerous fake ones being used across the country. The apex court was hearing multiple petitions challenging the Centre’s decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for filing in-
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Is AAP heading for split? Arvind Kejriwal loses Kumar’s Vishwas Amidst rumours of a split within the Aam Aadmi Party that erupted after the MCD elections 2017, AAP leader and Hindi poet Kumar Vishwas today broke down on camera, saying he won’t apologise to anyone for the video in which he had apparently attacked AAP convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for the latter’s past stand on corruption within the party. Amidst rumours of internal turmoil in AAP, an emotional Vishwas, breaking down on camera while talking to reporters in New Delhi surprised many and also hinted a lot about the troubles that have hit the party after MCD elections. Last month, Vishwas had released a 13-minute video titled ‘We The Nation’ in which the popular AAP leader had hinted at corruption within AAP-led Delhi government. The video released after the AAP’s poor performance in recently-concluded MCD elections, Vishwas had indirectly told Kejriwal, “If you are voted on the plank of anti-corruption, and then your own people are found to be indulging in corruption and you remain silent, people will question you.” Kumar had also appealed to people to move beyond personality-centric politics that puts much of its focus on top leaders like Kejriwal, PM Narendra Modi or Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi. Attacking Modi, Kumar had commented on the Maoist attack on CRPF Jawans in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. “…If you are voted on the plank of nationalism and then your nation’s sons are attacked, you will be questioned,” the AAP leader had said. Following the release of Kumar’s video, rumours of a brewing division within AAP started doing the rounds. One AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan even accused Vishwas of working at the behest of BJP to create a rift in the AAP. Khan had alleged that Vishwas asked some AAP MLAs to join the BJP with the offer of Rs 30 crore each, according to IANS. Khan, who is an MLA from Okhla, had also circulated a message on WhatsApp alleging Vishwas had called some AAP MLAs to his home with the offer. “Kumar Vishwas called some MLAs and asked them that he should be made the party convenor,” the Whatsapp message circulated by Khan said, adding, Vishwas also made a “second offer” to MLAs “to join the BJP which was ready to pay Rs 30 crore to each one of them.” As controversies struck AAP, party chief Kejriwal took to Twitter on Sunday to clarify that there was no rift between him and Vishwas. “Kumar (Vishwas) is my younger brother. A few people are trying to show a rift between use, such people are enemies of the party (AAP). They should stop doing that. Nobody can separate us,” the Delhi CM tweeted. On Monday, AAP’s Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan reportedly submitted his resignation to Kejriwal. It appeared that the brewing storm in AAP may have halted for the time being. However, Vishwas’ statements on camera today indicated he was under pressure to apologise for his remarks in ‘We The Nation’ video.
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“I have said this 10 times, told Manish Sisodia, told Arvind Kejriwal, I never wanted to get any post or join any party. I will remain a volunteer,” - Within minutes after Kumar Vishwas told a press gathering that a few people within the Aam Aadmi Party were conspiring against him, a visibly angry Delhi dy CM Manish Sisodia hit out at him, saying that airing his grievances in front of the camera was affecting the party workers morale...
National Award encourages me for more content-driven films: Sonam Kapoor Agency | New Delhi
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor, who has been named for the National Film Award -- Special Mention for Neerja, has said the honour is an encouragement for her to do more content-driven movies. “It feels amazing. I honestly did not expect it,” Sonam said. Asked if a National Award will open more doors for content-driven films for her, Sonam said: “I think I have been doing content-driven films for a couple of years right now, but obviously it (National Award) is an encouragement to doing more of them.” The 31-year-old actress, who will receive the award in the capital on Wednesday, said it is very important for her. “It is such a a huge validation for doing a film like ‘Neerja’, but at the same time it was more important to make a film like ‘Neerja’ which spoke about human spirit and compassion. A film like
‘Neerja’ winning an award says that human spirit and human compassion and kindness at the end of the day should be our purpose,” she said. Sonam will be accompanied with her father and actor Anil Kapoor and mother Sunita for the event. “My parents are coming with me. I think they are very excited. I am more happy for them and for Ram (director Ram Madhvani) because I think Ram really wanted me to win the award and I think my parents are very proud,” she added. Neerja is a biographical thriller film, whose plot centers on the hijacking of a Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi, Pakistan, on September 1986. It tells the heroic tale of Neerja Bhanot, an air hostess, who lost her life while saving others.
Sonam Kapoor received wide appreciation for Neerja and has now bagged the National Film Award for the film
I was kicked out of films because someone else was recommended to the producer Agency | New Delhi
Priyanka Chopra will soon be making her Hollywood debut opposite Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in Baywatch. She will be playing the role of Victoria Leeds. The actor who has lately been basking in all the glory and success, however, reveals that there were days when she too faced rejection in Bollywood. Ever since Kangana Ranaut openly spoke about nepotism calling Karan Johar the ‘movie mafia’ of Bollywood in the latest season of the chat show, Koffee With Karan, nearly the entire fraternity has taken sides. While some agreed with the Queen actor, others like Alia Bhatt said it doesn’t matter if you are a star kid, as at the end of the day all that matters is your talent. Priyanka Chopra who is currently, one of the leading ladies of Bollywood, during an interview with Mid-day, shared how she had faced rejection in Bollywood. She was asked that in an industry where most of the superstars are outsiders including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, where does she stand in the nepotism debate. “All kinds exist. There is nothing wrong in being born into a family that has a legacy. Outsiders don’t have a foot-in-the-door access. Star kids have the insurmountable pressure of living up to the family name. Every star has their individual journey. In mine, I have faced a lot.
Here’s why Kareena Kapoor Khan is away for a solo trip to London Agency | New Delhi
Kareena Kapoor Khan has been an inspiration to many young women. Unlike most of the pregnant women, Kareena didn’t shy away from making public appearances during her nine months of pregnancy and even resumed work within three months post her delivery. And now, the actress has left for a solo trip to London. According to a DNA report, Kareena will be shooting for a commercial and plans to shop in the city, which is one of her favourite holiday destinations. Last month, the gorgeous actress along with her husband Saif Ali Khan had visited London to feature on the cover of a top UK bridal magazine. An elaborate discussion of the concept was held in the city after which the shoot took place in Dubai. The actress became the first Bollywood artiste to feature on the cover of the bridal magazine. Meanwhile, Kareena will be seen in Rhea Kapoor’s Veerey Di Wedding alongside Sonam Kapoor and Swara Bhaskar. The shooting of the film will commence soon. There were also rumours that Kareena had a cameo in Saif’s upcoming film Chef. However, it turned out that the report was false. Chef director Raja Krishna Menon, who had earlier helmed Airlift, refuted to the report to a website.
Last month, Kareena Kapoor Khan had visited London with husband Saif Ali Khan to feature on the cover of a top UK bridal magazine
When Deepika broke down on a film’s set Agency | New Delhi Actress Deepika Padukone had broken down on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela due to last-minute changes in the dialogues, says Garima Wahal, who co-wrote the 2013 film with Siddharth Singh. The two writers’ dialogues have been mouthed by celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh and Sushant Singh Rajput. Did anyone struggle while delivering dialogues penned by them? “Usually, actors find it really easy to say our lines. We try and accomodate it in their world. That’s why it becomes important for writers to
narrate their own scripts to the actors,” Singh said. Wahal pointed out that back in 2013, on the sets of “…Ram-Leela”, Deepika didn’t have a smooth day because of their dialogues. “It was Day 1 of shoot for her. Deepika had broken down because of some last-minute changes in the dialogues. Last-minute changes are a favourite thing with Sanjay sir. We guess he does it to derive a certain spontaneity out of actors and to break their rhythm. She’s usually very good with memorising her lines but the change meant completely upsetting her pattern. We sat with her that entire day and worked the lines till she got fully comfortable
with that.” Talking about the scene, Singh said: “This is the scene where Ram and Leela meet for the first time as heads of their clans and divide their business periphery. What she did with the scene is something that’s out for the world to see.
3 / Dt. 03-05-2017, Wednesday Kushal Tradelink expands its wings; board approves scheme of amalgamation with four companies Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
The board of Kushal Tradelink Limited (BSE Scrip Code: 536170),an Ahmedabad-based paper trading major, in itsmeeting held on Monday, 1 May 2017, approved the scheme of amalgamation of Kushal Infrastructure Private Limited (KIPL), Ashapura Paper Mills Private Limited (APMPL), Kushal Wealth Creators Private Limited (KWCPL) and Riddhi Siddhi Recyclers Private Limited (RSRPL) into Kushal Tradelink Limited (KTL), with effect from the appointed date (31 March 2017), thus paving way for the backward integration of its operations. Here’s the brief description of the entities merging
with KTL. originally incorporated as Riddhi Siddhi Paper Mills, is engaged in Construction and Real Estate for development. Its project KUSHAL AWAAS is providing aff ordable housing in outskirts of Ahmedabad and the first phase of 451 units has been sold out. Kushal Infrastructure is exploring to commence work on high-end housing projects in and around city of Ahmedabad. For the period ended 31 December 2016, the company’s turnover was nil, while its net worth was Rs 128.77 lakh. is engaged in the business of manufacturing Paper and Paper Products. It manufactures high-quality Kraft Paper.
The Comedy Family – LIVE - for the 1st Time Ever in India at The Arena by TransStadia.
Agency | New Delhi
India’s finest comic talent featuring Sunil Grover , Ali Asgar, Sugandha Mishra, ChandanPrabhakar, SanketBhosle and Roshni Chopra will come together for the very first time to enthrall and entertain Ahmedabad at The Arena by TransStadia in a mix of heart-warming comedy and glamour. Produced by White River Entertainment (WRE), The Comedy Family will bring their most popular and loved characters from the previous hit ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ live to Ahmedabad on 27th May, 2017. Centered on the Mad Dr.Mashoor Gulati who
opens a clinic, Sunil Grover said,“I am absolutely delighted to be here in Ahmedabad at The Arena by TransStadia with The Comedy Family for our very first live performance in the city. I just want to make peoplelaugh and thrilled to have the opportunity to do just that with fantastic actors. We promise to have the Ahmedabad audience laughing out loud and are sure they will have a fun filled evening.” Joining him is thelovable and naughty Dadi (Ali Asgar) who will surprise us with her antics while the Nightingale of the team Vidyawati (Sugandha Mishra) is out to find love. Dubai tea stall owner ChanduChaiwala (ChandanPrabhakar) will dish out details from his crazy experiences.
V.I.P Bags launches the quintessential luggage range Neo Lite
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VIP Bags has launched the stylish ‘Neo Lite’ luggage range specially designed for the distinctivetravelers. This is the one of the lightest luggage gear from VIP Bags combines the best of design and affordability without compromising on quality. It is equipped with spacious interiorsandprovides 360 degree wheeling feature that lets you carry your bag effortlessly.
Neo – light is designed in premium polypropylene material and weighs only 2.3 kgs which enables travelersto pack more cabin luggage. This new luggage solution is a perfect symbol of style and sturdiness. For tension free travel the strolly comes with fixed combination lock and the color choicesfiery red and blue make it aperfect fit for all occasion.The strollyis available at an affordable price range of Rs. 2990 to Rs. 4630 with 5 years international warranty and an exclusive discount of up to 40 %. Speaking about the brand new collection, Mr. Sudip Ghose, Vice President-Marketing& Sales, VIP Industries says, “Neo-Light luggage is designed to cater to durability.
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Jeje Lalpekhlua, Oinam Bembem recommended for Arjuna Awards
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The legendary Oinam Bembem Devi, Jeje Lalpekhlua and goalkeeper Gurpreet Sandhu have been recommended for the Arjuna Awards this year by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Recently in an I-League match Jeje Lalpekhlua struck twice as Mohun Bagan hammered debutants Minerva Punjab FC 4-0 in an I-League football match. AIFF Player of the Year Jeje Lalpekhlua, who has been a member of the national team and played for Mohun Bangan in the I-League has been selected for the prestigious award. On the other hand, 36-year-old Oinam Bembem Devi has also been nominated. Re-
cently, Bembem had led her side Eastern Sporting to the title in the inaugural Indian Women’s League. This was her last game as a professional footballer. She had already called time on her international career after winning gold at the 2016 South Asian Games. After retiring this Arjuna Award will be a fitting tribute to her as she has been one of the biggest contributors to the game of football. Mean-
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while, 26-year-old goalkeeper Gurpreet Sandhu is also in the fray to join the list to bag the prestigious award. Back in July last year, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu created history by becoming the first Indian to play in Europa League. Gurpreet started for Norwegian Tippeligaen club Stabaek FC in Agency | New Delhi an Europa League qualifier against Welsh side BCCI treasurer Anirudh Connah’s Quay Nomads Chaudhry has asked full members of the board to FC in Wales. issue a letter to Amitabh Chaudhry stating that the Indian board has approved the decision to send a notice to the IBC/ in Bangalore was washed ICC to cure the breach out. Their famed batting as per the terms of the lineup hasn’t clicked Members Participation consistently despite the Agreement immediately. presence of Chris GayThe decision, Anirudh, le, Virat Kohli and AB said in his letter to the de Villiers with none of full members, was takthem featuring in top 10 en during a conference of the Orange Cap standcall which was organised ings. The five-wicket defeat on Monday evening mathematically ensured that RCB won’t be able to progress to the playoffs – Agency | New Delhi a year on after playing the final. On the other hand, With the Champions MI clinched their playoff League back on the cards, spot with the win, in their Real Madrid are set to own backyard, with eight host city rivals in what wins from ten games. Ro- may turn out to be a clashit Sharma-led MI have sic encounter. Defending displayed solid brand of champions Real Madrid cricket both with the bat would be aiming to get the and the bat and held their right start on home turf, own even in crunch situa- whereas vengeance of tions – such as the Super twice being denied from Over win against Guja- being the best team in Eurat Lions and the tricky rope may just be enough end to the contest against for Atletico Madrid to RCB too. spoil things for the Bernabeu faithful. Real Madrid who last battled Bayern Munich for the semi-final spot, have been widely accused of support from the match officials. Real were handed a big task in overcoming Bayern in the quarters which they managed to do with a 6-3 aggregate scoreline but the second leg saw plenty
Virat Kohli posts adorable selfie with Harbhajan Singh’s daughter Hinaya
Agency | New Delhi Virat Kohli and his Royal Challengers Bangalore side may have been out of contention for making the IPL playoffs post the narrow defeat to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday evening, but that has not stopped the skipper from trying to cheer himself up away from the field. In one such moment, he posted a picture with Harbhajan Singh’s daughter on his Instagram account. Harbhajan is part of the MI squad. Kohli post-
ed a picture with Hinaya Heer Plaha with the adorable girl and a caption of: “Baby hinaya looking for something in my beard. And iam surprised how can someone be so beautiful and cuteee. What a blessing to harbhajan3 geetabasra . God bless you all”. Things have not gone to plan for RCB at all this season with last year’s finalists tottering at second from bottom with just two wins from 11 matches. In total they’ve picked up just five points after one of their games
Rising Pune Supergiant captain Steven Smith was all praise for Ben Stokes, who has given three Man-of-the-Match performances in the last eight matches played by the team this Indian Premier League (IPL) season. (Results | Fixtures | Points Table) Stokes’ 63ball 103 not out helped RPS to 167/5, beating Gujarat Lions by five wickets. Smith said that Stokes has been hitting the ball really well. “He’s been hitting the ball really well,” Smith told the media after the match on Monday. “We’re very happy with where he’s at and how he’s played. That was an amazing innings: under pressure, came in at three for nothing and to play the way he did, he timed his innings beautifully, took the game on at
the right time. Fantastic knock to get us home. He hit some very clean balls there, chose the right balls to hit, too. “He’s always said from the start that he judges himself on how he plays. He’s not going to put any extra pressure on himself just because he has a big price tag next to his name.” Smith had played a significant role in getting all-rounder Stokes into the team. Smith had told the Pune owners to just do what they can to get the English player. “We were very excited to get him. I had said before
of controversy owing to poor refereeing decisions. However, Atletico Madrid who faced a comparatively easier opponent in Leicester City, were unable to outplay them. Winning the home game 1-0 and settling for a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium, tells how Diego Simeone’s men struggled in the quarter-finals. Before the mega semifinal clash here is a quick reminder of past clashes between the two sides and why it is important
for Simeone and his men to overcome Real Madrid. From the late 90+2 minute magic from Sergio Ramos to Cristiano Ronaldo’s match-deciding penalty, Real Madrid have always found a way to get past Atletico from holding the Champions League title. Going headto-head against each other in the previous three seasons, Atletico have been unable to prove itself a stumbling rock in Real Madrid’s Champions League course.
claimed he was drugged and obscene videos and photos were shot by her. Mr. Patel had alleged the woman invited him to a place in Ghaziabad for some work where she offered him a soft drink which was laced with sedatives, police said. The woman was arrested
from her home in Ghaziabad, the police said. Police had claimed that it has emerged that the woman was involved in similar instances earlier. The MP claimed she threatened to file a rape case against him if he did not pay her Rs five crore.
Champions League: Atletico Madrid aim to break derby jinx against Real in Bernabeu
Had told Rising Pune Supergiants owners to do what they had to to get Ben Stokes, says Steve Smith Agency | New Delhi
through the BCCI office “rather than the other channel for obvious reasons.” BCCI is currently in a tussle with the ICC over its revenue sharing model. While the BCCI wants USD 570 million, the ICC had approved only USD 290 million before offering an additional USD 100 million to end the standoff. However, the BCCI has been in no mood to relent. A faction in the Indian board is keen on threatening the ICC with a boycott
of the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in England next month. But the Committee of Administrators is against any such move and wants unanimity on the issue. Anirudh, through his letter, is seeking to get a clear majority in a bid to issue the Champions Trophy boycott threat. Earlier, speaking exclusively to India Today, Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai once again ruled out India threatening to pull out of ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales in June. “We have to build consensus and create a enabling environment for us to show our cricketing capability which is at its peak now. We can’t afford to be rigid and taciturn and have other country boards begin to hate us.”
the auction to the guys [owners] just do what you have to to get him,” Smith said. “Allrounders are so valuable in T20 cricket and he bats, bowls and fields well. He’s a perfect fit for our team, particularly after Mitchell Marsh was ruled out as well. He’s done a terrific job for us. We paid a big amount to get him. We know he’s a quality player. [He] certainly earned his cash tonight. “For us it’s about trying to get to know each other for six or eight weeks and try and get the best out of each other.
Woman who accused Gujarat MP of raping her arrested Agency | New Delhi
The Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested a woman who had allegedly honey-trapped a BJP MP and demanded Rs five crore from him. K.C. Patel, the MP from Gujarat’s Valsad, filed a complaint with the police last week following which the woman approached a city court, claiming the police did not act on her rape complaint against the lawmaker. While the woman had alleged that the MP raped her on several occasions, Mr. Patel
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AAP postpones ‘kisan satyagraha’
Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
AAP, which was all set to launch its “kisan satyagraha’’ from May 1, would now the agitation after May 7. AAP media co-ordinator Harshil Nayak said: “We have postponed because we don’t have police permission. Police are busy due to a series of functions in view of the state’s foundation day on May 1. We
will now launch our agitation for farmers after May 7.” Asked if the decision had anything to do with AAP’s poor performance in the Delhi municipal elections, Nayak said the outcome of the municipal polls was a different issue, and had no relation with party’s activities in Gujarat. The farmers “satyagraha’’ will begin from Sanand as 32 villages around the township are facing acute shortage of irrigation water. The party is demanding that farmers be provided Narmada water to irrigate their fields.
SC rejects Essar Steel’s plea seeking exemption from power dues in Gujarat
The state government had first refused Essar group’s claims for duty exemption in 2003
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Indians more at risk of discrimination BJP supporters win all 13 Bhachau than deportation: US Congressman APMC seats unopposed is really the Mexicans, coming from the southern border. The Indians are not the genesis or the basis of his policy. They will end up getting caught in his policies. America has done a poor job of protecting its borders for decades. Now, people who have been here for a long time are caught up. Criminals, however, need to be most concerned.”
under the leadership of chairman Varinder Bhalla, along with heads of all major Indian organisations and community activists. He said that ever Correspondent | Vadodara since Trump assumed ofThough the Indian comfice, his discussions with munity in the US is the Indian community worried over President has been focused around Donald Trump signing discrimination more than an executive order for deportation. “(Regarding review of H-1B visa prodeportation) I have not gramme, which allows noticed the same kind of the companies to bring “skilled” foreign work- US Congressman Thomas a n x i e t y from Iners, Thomas Suozzi, a Suozzi with members of the dians as member of Foreign Relations Committee of Indian-American community much as the Latithe US Congress, feels Suozzi, the former maynos. A large number of that Indians are more at risk of discrimination or of Nassau County in Indians live here legalthan deportation under New York, during his ly. It is more practical to Trump’s new foreign 2016 election campaign come here illegally crosspolicies. In an exclusive had received tremendous ing the border than flying conversation with said. support from the Indian a plane and travelling that “The President’s target American Voters’ Forum distance.
Correspondent | Rajkot
Candidates pledging their allegiance to BJP on Monday won all 13 seats of the agricultural produce market committee (APMC) of Bhachau in Kutch uncontested. The clean sweep comes in the backdrop of local Congress workers crossing over to BJP recently. Monday was the last day of withdrawing nomination papers for the election to Bhachau APMC. Four persons who had jumped into the fray against the BJP-backed candidates withdrew their nomination papers early in the morning. Since no other candidate was left in the contest, all 13 BJP-backed can-
didates were declared winners unopposed by election officer Kamlesh Patel — the district registrar of cooperative societies of Kutch. With this, BJP-supporters bagged all eight seats of farmers constituency, four seats of traders constituency and the lone seat of the representative of federation of sale and purchase union. Harshad Thakkar, ex-president of Bhachau
city unit of Congress and Mahendrasinh Jadeja, another former Congress leader were among the winners. Pranlal Thakkar, an ex-Congress worker, was also elected unopposed from traders constituency. The outgoing president of Bhachau APMC Bharatsinh Jadeja too was a Congressman, but he defected to BJP around two-and-ahalf-year ago.
Gujarat HC notice to govt, forest officials on plea to quash FIR against 10 accused for killing leopard The court issued notice to the state government and the forest department and also directed them not to take any coercive action against the accused till the disposal of the case
Agency | New Delhi In a major setback to Essar Steel, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected their plea seeking exemption from payment of electricity dues to the Gujarat Government. A Bench of the apex court headed by Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri and also comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, directed payment of Rs 1,038 crore of electricity dues by Essar Steel to the Gujarat Government. The Essar Steel has ready paid around Rs. 500 crore. The state government had first refused Essar group’s claims for duty exemption on electricity in 2003. Essar has been seeking electricity duty
exemption for its power plant set up at Hazira but the Gujarat government had rejected its demand, as it sold power to other entities. The state government had first refused Essar group’s claims for duty exemption on electricity in 2003. It had asked the company to pay more than Rs 1,000 crore that was allegedly due. Essar group had then approached the Gujarat High Court which had last year asked the company to pay the electricity duty to the state government. It was also rejected by the Gujarat High Court. Essar then challenged it before the Apex Court, which also rejected its plea.
sions of killing animals in self-defence and this is what the accused did. He said that the forest officials knew the leopard was roaming in the residential areas for more
Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
The Gujarat High Court on Monday issued notice to forest officials on a petition seeking quashing of an FIR lodged against 10 people for allegedly killing a leopard at Gogha in Bhavnagar district. Two of the accused have moved the petition claiming that the leopard was killed in self-defence. Justice J B Pardiwala issued notice to the state government and the forest department and also directed them not to take any coercive action against the accused till the dispos-
al of the case. The petition has been moved by Ranchhod R Shiyal and Sushil N Nayar, both resident of Gogha, through their lawyer Sunil Kotia. They have claimed that the leopard was roaming in the residential areas for many days and there were media reports of fear among the residents. Sunil Kotia said that one person, identified as Ismail Shaikh, was attacked by the leopard, and in defence the accused attacked the animal. He said that under the wildlife protection Act, there are provi-
than two weeks, but they did nothing to catch it on time. However, according to the forest officials, the accused assaulted the leopard after it attacked Ismail. They said that the
accused beat the animal to death and threw it near an electric transformer and cooked up a story that the leopard died of electrocution. However, the post-mortem report
revealed that leopard died to due to haemorrhage. The incident occurred on March 29 and the following day the forest officials lodged an FIR against 10 persons.
group (LIG) and the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) at Chandkheda as a part of a series of ‘Gujarat Gaurav Diwas’ celebrations on the state’s 57th foundation day. “In the past, Congress has given false promises of providing houses to poor and homeless. They even printed and sold fake forms and gave false dreams to them. It even
played a joke with women on the day of Raksha Bandhan by making them stand in queues for hours promising houses, but gave nothing. People are intelligent, so do not try to make a fool of them,” he said, referring to Congress’s promise of affordable housing ‘ghar nu ghar’ scheme during the run-up to the 2012 Assembly elections. Rupani announced that the state government is preparing to construct five lakh houses for low income and EWS people in the
coming days. These houses will be priced half of the market rate. Besides, if any individual has taken loan to purchase flat from any private builder than the state government provides 3.50 per cent subsidy. Till June this year, 500 generic medicine shops will be opened in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana, and the target is to open 1,000 such shops by the year-end. At present, 125 such shops have been opened across the state.
(bse.telangana.gov.in), besides other private websites. Only the grading and grade point average of the students, not their marks, will be indicated. The results of the SSC examination in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh are expected to be released at 12 noon on March 6.
However, this has been no official confirmation in this regard. About seven lakh candidates appeared for the SSC examination, conducted by Andhra Pradesh’s Board of Secondary Education from March 26 to April 16 this year. Last year, the results were declared on May 10.
Congress made false promises on housing for poor, says Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
Accusing Congress of making false promises of providing housing to poor, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Monday said the BJP government achieved the target of constructing more than three lakh houses in urban areas, and under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana around two lakh houses would be built in rural areas. The CM was addressing the beneficiaries of 1,984 houses constructed for low-income
Tribal labourers, farm-owning Telangana SSC Class 10th Results 2017 To Be Patels clash in Bharuch village Out Tomorrow On Bse.telangana.gov.in Correspondent | Surat Over 10 people were injured and more than 30 vehicles, including cars and bikes, damaged in clashes between tribal farm labourers and members of the Patel community, who are land owners, in a village in Bharuch district’s Ankleshwar taluka. A heavy police contingent was deployed at Old Chhapra village after the clashes, which took place late on Sunday night. Both sides have lodged counter complaints with the police. The trigger behind the clash was reportedly a
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fight between the village tribal sarpanch and a resident, Paful Patel. This is the first time that a tribal holds the position of village sarpanch, which was always held by Patels earlier. Police said that they were probing the possibility of a dispute over wages being the reason behind the incident. Tribal labourers wanted their daily wage increased from Rs 120 to Rs 250, which the owners refused, said police.
The trigger behind the clash was reportedly a fight between the village tribal sarpanch and a resident, Paful Patel
The results of the Telangana Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations for the 2016-17 academic year will be declared on Wednesday evening. According to an official statement, Telangana deputy chief minister Kadiyam Srihari will release the results at 4pm in Hyderabad. The SSC exams were conducted from March 14 to 30. As many as 5.35 lakh students had applied for the examinations, of which around five lakh appeared. The results will be available on the official website of the Telangana Board of Secondary Education
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