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Agency News: New Delhi On a bright February morning, 101-year-old Layak Ram makes for a picture of steely resolve as he speaks about the ongoing farmers’ protests against three laws enacted by the Centre in September to open up the country’s agricultural markets.“ I am not going anywhere till the farm laws are repealed,” said the centenarian, clad in a white kurta-pyjama and a grey jacket, resting against a pile of blankets inside a yellow tarpaulin tent pitched under the Delhi-Meerut expressway at the Ghazipur border.The Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border is one of the epicentres of the farmers’ 75-day-old campaign against the agricultural laws they say would erode their bargaining power, put them at the mercy of powerful agribusinesses and could lead to the dismantling of the system
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Serum Institute of India may soon ship ‘Covishield’ COVID-19 vaccine to UK The Serum Institute of India (SII) may soon ship Covishield vaccine to the United Kingdom, where there has been a rise in the number of corona cases as well as its new variant. This was the outcome of a meeting between the UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss and SII CEO Adar Poonawala on Monday. While a formal decision is yet to be reached, the SII has hinted that it has enough stock to cater to the UK’s requirement. In the inoculation drive across India, so far, the side effects reported have been negligible. Poonawala tweeted, “It was an honour to have the Secretary of State for International Trade, UK, @trusslizand a delegation visit our headquarters@ SerumInstIndia. We discussed how to further enhance the existing relationship between India and the UK on manufacturing and innovation in the healthcare space.”However, sources in the know told The Free Press Journal, “SII has sufficient stock but the Government of India has put a curb on the supply of Covishield in India and later, it will allow sale and export. Besides, the UK health regulator will have to give its clearance after its team visit to Pune and other necessary formalities.’’ Sources said the AstraZeneca/Oxford has already entered into a longterm agreement with SII for technology transfer and also for vaccine supply. Sources said the SII has enough stock but as per the Centre’s decision, the vaccine is supplied for restricted emergency.
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Elderly protesters recount ’88 stir, stare Uttarakhand flash floods: At least 26 at a long haul dead, 171 still missing amid rescue ops of minimum support prices (MSPs) for farm produce. Ram, who arrived at the Ghazipur site from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, in November, is one of the oldest protesters in the agitation and one of the few who also participated in the late Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Mahendra Singh Tikait’s movement that brought Delhi to a halt in 1988. About half-a-million farmers from western Uttar Pradesh arrived in Delhi in October 1988 and took over the Boat Club lawns in the heart of the Capital, close to Parliament, with demands ranging from more remunerative prices for farm produce to cuts in power and water tariffs. Ram remembers that protest well. “The place had turned into a village panchayat, with charpoys, hookahs, bullock carts and buffaloes all around. That is where we cooked, ate and slept,” he said.
Agency News: Dehradun Rescue workers dug through a mountain of mud and slush on Monday to free people trapped under debris of devastating flash floods in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli as the toll of the worst disaster to hit the Himalayan region in eight years climbed to 26, with 171 still missing.At least 1,000 disaster response, military and paramilitary personnel worked to clear a 1.7-km tunnel in the badly hit hydroelectric power project of Tapovan, where at least 35 people are still stranded in waist-deep muck. The surging waters washed away homes, damaged two major dams, cut off 13 villages, and snapped crucial road links and bridges that connect farflung areas in the mountainous region.“The rescue workers have recovered total 26 bodies with about 171 still missing,
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee counters PM Modi’s claims on implementation of central scheme Malaika’s toned body is on display in this full-sleeved top and shorts.
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With the West Bengal budget having been presented, Monday was the last day of the state assembly“I’ll be back with a larger mandate,” stated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee before appearing for the photo session.A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi cried foul against Mamata for allegedly not cooperating with the BJP-led central government in implementing the Prime Minister Kisan Nidhi Samman in the state, the chief minister hit back. Mamata Banerjee alleged on Monday at the
The war of words between the ruling Trinamool Congress and principal opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continued as the Chief Minister at a program in Netaji Indoor Stadium announced several. West Bengal assembly that the Prime Minister is making false
At least 1,000 disaster response, military and paramilitary personnel worked to clear a 1.7-km tunnel in the badly hit hydroelectric power project of Tapovan, where at least 35 people are still stranded in waist-deep muck.
which includes 11 villagers and two cops, while remaining ones are workers from the two dam sites,” said state director general of police Ashok Kumar, who is monitoring the rescue operation. The disaster is the worst to hit the state since the 2013 Kedarnath floods killed 5,700 people and highlighted the impact of the climate crisis and degradation of the fragile ecology.v It struck at 9.30am on Sunday when a glacier breach under the Nanda Devi,
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statements.“Narendra Modi is making false statements. We are still making surveys on those farmers who want to get enrolled in the central government schemes. I haven’t seen such a cruel central government before. Since the polls are nearing.
In what comes as apparent measures to counter the “paid troll army” that has allegedly taken over online chatter in India, the Congress has now introduced its own social media unit in an attempt to help the youth reclaim space in the internet landscape.In a Twitter post from his official handle
on Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the youth to step up and join the grand old party as ‘social media warriors’
in order to “defend liberal values”. In his video address to the youth, Gandhi alleged that oppression reigns all around India and that “the backbone of this war on the nation is a troll army.”“Thousands of people who spread hatred and anger, and are paid to do so,” the Congress leader said, adding, “We also need warriors to defend liberal values, to defend
debris gushing towards us. It was as if the mountains were crumbling,” said Godambari Devi, a resident of Raini village who was tending to her apple trees when the tragedy struck. Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, Union power minister RK Sinha, Union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, and other senior politicians visited the site. “The rescue work is going on at all possible speed. We will leave no stone unturned to help the needy ones with the Centre also assuring.
PM Modi equates TMC govt in Bengal to “second version of Left rule” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government for the “poor condition of the state”. PM Modi equated the TMC government in Bengal to a second version of the Left Front government that is often criticised for its regressive policies and anti-industry stance.While addressing a political rally in Haldia, PM Modi said that due to the TMC government, there is a rebirth of communism in the state, with criminalisation
Rahul Gandhi asks youth to join Congress as ‘social media warriors’ to counter ‘paid troll army Agency News: New Delhi
the country’s second-highest peak, sent a torrent of water, rock and dust down a valley into the Rishiganga river, where workers were building a dam. Visuals showed the muddy floodwaters smashing most of the plant and inundating bridges before roaring downstream into the Dhauliganga and partially damaging the National Thermal Power Corporation’s 530 MW Tapovan Vishnugrad project, roughly 8 km away.
Manish Kumar, a worker in Tapovan, was standing outside the tunnel that would later trap most of his colleagues, but sprinted up a hill when he noticed a dense plume of smoke and rumbling waters. “Those who turned around to see were washed away,” he said on Monday. The tragedy left columns of slush and debris in its wake, strewn across at least 30km downstream, where authorities had to airdrop ration packets to stranded villagers. “There was a very loud and scary noise. I turned around to see water and
the ideas of compassion, peace, harmony and affection.” He urged youngsters to join the ‘army’, noting, “This is not an army of hatred, this is not an army of violence. This is an army of truth, this is an army that is going to defend the ideas of truth.” Finally, he said that Congress party is building the relevant platform to give youngsters.
of politics and politicisation of administration being the biggest indicators. PM Modi went on to add that the state’s politics is the biggest reason for its condition.PM Modi
said, “Bengal wants to ask Trinamool—those who fired on the people of Nandigram, why is she taking the same people in her party?” It was PM Modi’s second official visit to
Bengal within two weeks. His first visit held on January 23 to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of the state’s icons, had triggered huge flashpoint with the state’s Trinamool Congress government after the “Jai Shri Ram” slogan controversy. Suvendu Adhikari, a former minister in the Mamata Cabinet, has ditched Trinamool Congress and joined the BJP. Haldia is considered Adhikari’s bastion. Not just Adhikari, but many TMC MLAs have left the party to join the saffron party that is spreading its tentacles across the state.
US-India joint military exercise begins in Rajasthan
‘Team NaMo’ campaigns once again amid chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ at central Kolkata Agency News: Kolkata A day after a team of volunteers campaigning for Prime Minister Narendra Modi was denied entry to the Eco park area by a police official for chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’, the ‘team NaMo’, as they call themselves, was seen campaigning for the BJP amidst roars of ‘Jai Ma Durga’ and ‘Jai Shri Ram’ near Chandni Chowk Metro station in central Kolkata. Talking to the Free Press Journal, Vinod Singh, a BJP activist in West Bengal, said that they are ready to cross all the alleged ‘hurdles’ by the ruling Trinamool Congress
and will campaign for the BJP, without stopping chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ all the way.“Even our party chief Dilip Ghosh said that he will greet Mamata Banerjee with the ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chant every time they meet. So why will
we stop chanting the same? No matter who restricts, a day will come when the rest of Trinamool Congress leaders will also chant the same,” slammed Singh. Abhishek Basu, a visitor to a nearby mall, said that there is no
harm in taking God’s name and also that West Bengal has always celebrated Ram Navami.“Ram worshipped Durga too and Akalbodhan is celebrated as Durga Puja, which is incidentally the biggest festival of eastern India. Why is a section of people deliberately trying to tag Ram just to signify the BJP? After Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that she worships Durga, now even the BJP is chanting Durga’s name,” mentioned the MNC worker. Earlier this day, the same team was seen campaigning for the BJP at the Tollygunge area of South Kolkata.
Agency News: Rajasthan After the recent week-long Indo-French military exercise in Jodhpur, the Indo-US joint training exercise named Yudh Abhyas -20 commenced from Sunday at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Thar desert near Bikaner.The Mahajan Field Firing Ranges and the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges offer unmatched unique facilities for desert warfare. The Indo-US joint exercise is a regular feature, but could not be held last year because of COVID-19.The contingent of 270 US soldiers arrived at Suratgarh in a special aircraft
and the contingent moved to Mahajan Field Firing Ranges. Over 500 soldiers from the Indian and the US armies will carry out war-fighting drills in a combined operational environment and exchange expertise on conventional, unconventional and hybrid threats at the site.Started in 2004, Yudh Abhyas-20 is the sixteenth edition in the series of bilateral exercises under this banner. The last edition of the joint exercise was held in Seattle, USA. The joint exercise would focus on counter-terrorism operations under the United Nations mandate.“During the exercise,
participants will engage in missions ranging from joint planning, operations, joint tactical drills and will provide field commanders and troops an opportunity to interact with each other in professional matters. The exercise will contribute immensely in promoting bilateral Army to Army relations, enhance interoperability, and exchange best practices and experiences between the Indian Army and the US Army. Yudh Abhyas is one of the largest running military training and defence cooperation endeavours between India and the US” said a defence spokesperson.
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Navigating India’s dilemmas in the neighbourhood
In the aftermath of Pakistan’s humiliating withdrawal from Kargil, a colleague and I visited Washington for discussions with the United States (US) State Department and other agencies on the situation in India’s western neighbourhood.A session was devoted to Iran. While US officials were hopeful that the Vilayat-e-Faqih, Iran’s foundational clerical system’s popularity may be declining, that was not our assessment. It is no secret that, except during Barack Obama’s presidency, all US administrations have worked diligently for regime change in Iran but without success. Is it ever wise, especially in the longterm, to seek regime change in another State to secure national interest and, if so, for how long can such interests be thus secured?Iran is not the only country where the US has sought to destabilise hostile governments through intensive intervention in domestic politics. Indeed, US interference in the internal affairs of many countries is taken as a fact of international relations even if it may be exaggerated in many cases. What is true for perceptions about the US globally are similar for India regionally. The political and security elites of many of India’s immediate neighbours assume Indian interference, at least on occasion, in their domestic politics as a fact of their political life.What is presumed about India’s role in these neighbouring countries is largely the product of misperceptions, if not myths. The meetings of Indian diplomats and officials in most cases designed to seek information — an entirely legitimate exercise — are given extraneous meanings. Stray comments are construed as part of devious policy. Consequently, India’s assertions of political neutrality are always discounted.As India is presumed to be an active and interventionist player, political groups and actors in neighbouring countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives and, even at times, in Afghanistan, among others, often seek Indian assistance of various kinds to promote their interests. Sometimes they seek to flaunt their proximity to India and its representatives. Others do the opposite. They take hostile positions against India, complaining of its partisan attitudes and, in this process, stoke national sentiments often couched in stridently anti-Indian terms. This is especially true when territorial differences emerge between India and another country as was witnessed in Nepal last yearIt cannot be claimed that India has maintained a policy of strict neutrality over the past seven decades in matters of its neighbours. Certainly, it has, like any other State, sought to safeguard its interests, especially when political actors have deliberately sought to align themselves with powers hostile to India.This is best illustrated in the case of Maldives President Abdulla Yameen who deliberately and completely irrationally went on provoking India in every possible way.India has also had to take note and caution specific leaders of neighbouring states when they have adopted exclusionary domestic policies that have stoked resentments in India impacting on Indian politics. In both these situations, India has traditionally moved cautiously.The Yameen case was noteworthy for it showcased Chinese aspirations to become a major factor in the national lives of India’s immediate neighbours. Over the past few years, China’s actions and policies all through South Asia and also in India’s maritime neighbourhood, including in the Indian Ocean island countries, have raised the need to give deep consideration to India’s approach to its neighbours.Naturally, Pakistan is a case apart because of the nature of the bilateral relationship and the increasing consolidation of its nexus with China.That Chinese moves in India’s neighbouring countries significantly impact Indian interests is an obvious reality. It is also a reality that some neighbours attempt to leverage an engagement with China to seek, if nothing else, better terms with India in critical areas. How should India deal with its neighbours in the light of these considerations which will only increase in future? Should it clearly articulate red - Kapilkumar M. Hirpara lines in different spheres.
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Centre orders Twitter to block 1,178 accounts Agency News: New Delhi Microblogging website Twitter has been instructed by the Indian government to remove over a thousand Twitter accounts that are allegedly used for spreading provocative content and misinformation around the ongoing farmers’ protest. The Union government has claimed that 1,178 Twitter handles have Pakistani and Khalistani users. Twitter, however, is yet to fully comply with the government directive.Interestingly, the Centre had provided the microblogging website with a list of 257 handles and tweets to be blocked for spreading misinformation and provocative content. Twitter had blocked these accounts for a few hours before unilaterally unblocking them. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on February 4 shared a fresh list flagged by security agencies as accounts of Khalistan sympathisers or backed by Pakistan and operating from foreign territories, threatening public order amid the farmers’ protest.“Many of these accounts were also automated
bots that were used for sharing and amplifying misinformation and provocative contents on farmers’ protests,” a source said. A few days ago, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had “liked” several tweets made by foreignbased celebrities in support of farmer protests, sources said. In view of this, the platform’s defiance of the government’s order to block the accounts raises several questions. “The government also objects to Twitter CEO liking some tweets by celebrities as it raises questions on his neutrality,” the source said.Toolkit controversy The latest move comes amid the “toolkit” controversy surrounding the farmer protest. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg had last week tweeted a “toolkit” which she later deleted. This document, according to the police, aimed to spread disaffection and illwill against the government of India and sought to create disharmony among various social, religious, and cultural groups. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said there was a reason why his ministry reacted to the remarks of celebrities like Thunberg.
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‘Buddhi-jeevi’ off the hook, the new pariah is ‘andolan-jeevi’ PM Modi aghast to see a new “jamaat” of “andolan-jeevi” who feed on agitations, unmindful of the harm they inflict on the nation
Agency News: New Delhi A combative PM Modi on Monday hit out at those leading the farmers’ agitation for the past 76 days as a new ‘Jamaat’ (breed) of “Andolan-Jeevi -professional protesters -- saying these are the parasites who feast on every agitation.He refused to go on the defensive by making it clear that the three farm laws enacted in September will not be withdrawn, come what may. He told the farmers they were welcome to further dialogue, but not on the repeal of the laws.The farmer leaders responded by asking the prime minister to give the date and time for the talks. Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) leader Shiv Kumar ‘Kaka’ said: “We have never opposed talks. Whenever called, we talked with the
minister; but the logjam is because the government is refusing to repeal the laws and give statutory guarantee of MSP (minimum support price.) SKM, an umbrella organisation of 40- odd farmer unions from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, said
the BJP and their ancestors never mounted any “andolan” (agitation) against the Britishers and therefore they are afraid of people’s protest. The leaders sought to further remind PM Modi that it were the “Aandolan jeevi” who had liberated India from
the yolk of colonial rule.In a reply in Hindi to three days of debate in the Rajya Sabha on a motion of thanks to the President, the prime minister also coined an acronym -- “FDI” -- not the foreign direct investment that his government keeps chasing but instead the “foreign destructive ideology” that is undermining his government’s nationalist agenda.The politically loaded acronym FDI was intended to lampoon the Opposition, certain protesters and foreign individuals who had tweeted in support of the ongoing farmers’ agitation. As he did so, he cautioned the nation against
Karnataka: Anti-cow slaughter Bill passed in Legislative Council Agency News: Bengaluru Despite the Opposition having an upper hand in the number game, the BJP-led BS Yediyurappa government in Karnataka was able to push through the anti-cow slaughter bill in the Legislative Council. The bill, passed by the Legislative Assembly, had faced a stumbling block in
the Council where the BJP had found itself short in numbers.But on Monday,
the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill 2020 was passed in the Legislative Council following a voice vote. Surprisingly, the vote took place even as the legislators from the Congress and JD(S) continued protests, several of them even tearing copies of the Bill in the Council. But the protests looked a
bit stage-managed as the protesting Opposition did not press for a division of votes and allowed the BJP to have the Bill passed through voice votes. The BJP had 28 MLCs present at the time of voting while the Congress and JD(S) collectively had 31 MLCs present. Despite the numbers, the Opposition parties failed to prevent the passage of the Bill.
the venomous influences emanating from abroad.Modi spoke about a new tribe of protesters, which can be spotted in every agitation. “They are parasites who feast on every agitation. When they are not in the front, they operate from behind the curtains. They cannot survive without agitations,” he said.“We are well aware of terms like “buddhi-jeevi” (intellectuals) and “shram- jeevi” (working class), but I am seeing for some time this nascent community of “Andolan-jeevi.” This community can be spotted whenever there is a protest, be it an agitation by lawyers, students or labourers.
Nitish Kumar launches project aimed to build world’s second-largest hospital at Patna Agency News: Patna Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday announced that all ciitzens of the state would be vaccinated against the raging coronavirus disease (COVID-19) free of cost. He said that Bihar outnumbered other states when it comes to the coronavirus vaccination programme. In the first two phases, the ‘Corona warriors’ responded well, he said.
Addressing a function to mark the foundation stone laying ceremony of the world’s second largest hospital at the Patna Medical College Hospital premises here, Nitish said that from the next month, over 27 crore people, of the age group of 50 or above, would be vaccinated. The proposed redeveloped PMCH will have 5,500 beds, only second to the 10,000 at the Chang Gunga memorial hospital in China’s Taoyuan.
11,831 fresh COVID-19 cases, 58.12 lakh people vaccinated so far Agency News: Mumbai
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The health ministry on Monday informed that 11,831 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India in the past 24 hours. The addition of the fresh cases has taken the COVID-19 case tally past 1.08 crore.The ministry also informed that over 58.12 lakh people have been vaccinated so far. Of it, over 36,804 people were vaccinated on Sunday.So far, the biggest single-day surge of 97,894 COVID-19 cases was reported in India on September 17. The second-highest surge of 97,570 COVID-19 cases was recorded
on September 12. It is followed by 96,551 cases reported on September 11Notably, India has already surpassed Brazil in terms of cases. It is now the second-worst hit nation due to the coronavirus pandemic after the US.1.55 lakh deaths due to COVID-19 Also, 84 COVID-19 related deaths were reported by the ministry during this period. The addition of the fresh fatalities has
Arjun Rampal: You are still out of sight if you do something terrible and no one watches it Actor Arjun Rampal says people did tell him that he shouldn’t stay away from films for a long time. but he argued what’s the use of doing a film which is bad and not even watched by audiences. One might think having been in the films for all this while, he could have ended up doing something which he probably doesn’t realise was a wise decision in hindsight. Agency News: Mumbai Actor Arjun Rampal prefers going by his own pace in his career. Ever since he started working in Bollywood in 2001, till now, he has slowed down on the number of projects he takes up.He hasn’t had a theatrical release in almost three years now. “Sometimes, you take a long gap because you want to be patient that something good is going to come along. When you go in front of the camera (after this while), you think you have
forgotten everything you know,” he laughsHe recently starred in Nail Polish, a web film which got good reviews. Wasn’t he worried that out of sight for such a long time could have led to out of audiences’ mind too? He said people did tell him that. “I said ‘what’s the point of doing a film which no one is going to watch, and you are going to hate having in your filmography?’ Because you are still out of sight if you have done something terrible, no one watched it. But it’s still
there and you can’t erase that,” says the 48-year-old. One might think having been in the films for all this while, he could have ended up doing something which he probably doesn’t realise was a wise decision in hindsight. But Rampal disagrees. “I don’t regret saying no to films, because it’s your instincts which allow you to say yes or no to a part. Sometimes you say no to a film, and it goes on to become a blockbuster, and
you think ‘oh my God, was that a bad choice?’ Every part in a film is predestined, as to which actor is going to play it. Even though it was written for a particular actor in mind,” he reasons. Giving the example of one of his own films, he continues, “The best example is Rock On!! (2008) The part was not for me, it had gone to two different actors before it came to me. That was predestined for me, to be in my filmography.
taken India’s death toll due to the deadly virus to 1,55,080. Previously, the death toll had crossed the 1,200-mark on September 16.Similarly, the biggest surge of over 97,894 cases was reported on September 17. Of the over 1.08 crore coronavirus cases reported so far, over 1.48 lakh are active cases of the virus. It is 1.37 per cent of the total caseload. Interestingly, over 1.05 crore cases have recovered from the viral infection so far. the country’s recovery rate stands at 97.20 per cent. The recovery rate.
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Disha Patani’s Monday Mood is Black and Bold
09.02.2021, Tuesday
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Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Disha Patani looks every inch stunning in a black ensemble in a new social media post on Monday.Disha posted a picture on Instagram in a black tube dress, completing the look with an emerald neck piece, emerald earrings nude lips and bold eyes. She chose a giraffe and a leaf emoji as caption. Disha will next be seen in Radhe, starring Salman Khan. The film also has Randeep Hooda in the cast and is directed by Prabhudeva. Radhe is slated for a theatrical release on Eid.
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Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: India need 381 BOLLYWOOD-HOLLYWOOD runs on Day 5 to beat England Kriti Sanon unveils her new avatar for film ‘Bachchan Pandey’, Agency News: Chennai
India need 381 runs on day 5 to win the first Test against England after Ravichandran Ashwin helped the hosts to end visitors’ second innings on 178 runs here at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday.At stumps on day four, India’s score read 39/1, with Shubman Gill (15*) and Cheteshwar Pujara (12*) on the field. Ashwin picked six wickets, restricting England to a very low total in the second innings and with this, a target of 420 runs was set for the hosts. Apart from Ashwin,
India need 381 runs on day 5 to win the first Test against England after R Ashwin helped the hosts to end visitors’ second innings on 178 runs here at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday Shahbaz Nadeem picked two wickets while Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah scalped one wicket each. India began their second innings brilliantly, with both Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill scoring regular
boundaries. However, Rohit’s 12-run innings was brought to an end by Jack Leach in the sixth over. Pujara then came out to bat. Both Gill and Pujara played cautiously and ensured India do not lose more wickets
Joe Root joins elite 100 in 100th Test club
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on the day. India will now either have to score 381 runs on day 5 to win the match or bat for the whole day to draw the game. Earlier, England witnessed a very dismal start
to their second innings as Rory Burns was dismissed on the very first ball of the innings. He was caught by Ajinkya Rahane off Ravichandran Ashwin’s delivery.
Rishabh Pant voted inaugural ICC Player of the Month
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England’s young captain Joe Root tapped a ball from Washington Sundar towards square-leg and just took off. Midway through the run, he took off his helmet, raised the bat and punched the air. He has become just the third England batsman to score a ton in his 100th Test match.He joined the likes of Englishmen Colin Cowdrey and Alec Stewart to reach that milestone. Overall he is just the ninth batsman to do that and joined the elite club that also has the likes of Javed Miandad, Gordon Greenidge, Inzamamul-Haq, Ricky Ponting, Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla. With the ton, Root continued his rich vein of form having scored 228
Investor wealth has jumped over ₹16.70 lakh crore as markets extended its winning streak to the sixth session on Monday. The BSE benchmark Sensex rallied 617.14 points or 1.22 per cent to close above the 51,000-mark for the first time on Monday. During the day, the benchmark index jumped to its all-time high of 51,523.38.Markets have been gaining since February 1 (Budget day). Since February 1, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies has zoomed ₹16,70,154.05 crore to reach ₹2,02,82,798.08 crore, its
and 186 in his last two innings, against Sri Lanka at Galle where he had led the team to a 2-0 washout of the hosts. This is his second ton in India having scored one at Rajkot during the first Test of their 2016 tour here. Root had landed in India with a gigantic reputation of being one of the best modern-day players of spin in Asian conditions. And
during the innings of 128 not out where he faced 197 balls, he only enhanced that reputation. Root had to deal with three Indian spinners in the form of R Ashwin, Washington Sundar and Shahbaz Nadeem. While Ashwin did trouble him early in the innings with his variation and dip, the other two remained ineffective.
Agency News: Dubai India’s flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on Monday won the ICC’s inaugural Player of the Month award for his superlative performances in the two Tests against Australia in January.Pant scored a 97 at Sydney and an unbeaten 89 at Brisbane that powered India
Since February 1, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies has zoomed 16,70,154.05 crore to reach 2,02,82,798.08 crore, its new record high. During this time, the 30-share BSE index has gained 5,063 points or 10.93 per cent.
Indian equity markets continued their positive streak for the 6th day post Union Budget, amidst positive global cues. Both the key indices closed at new highs with Sensex crossing the 51,000 mark and Nifty crossing the 15,000 mark. Both Nifty /Sensex surged 1.3%/1.2% for the day to close at 15,116 / 51,349 respectively. The broader market too gained with both Nifty Midcap 100/ Nifty Smallcap 100 up +1.5% each. Except PSU Banks (-1.0%) and FMCG (-0.6%), all other sectors gained for the day. Auto and metals were the biggest gainer, up more than 3% each followed
film. The film is set to release on January 26, 2022. In the Farhad Samji directorial, Akshay plays a gangster who aspires to be an actor, while Kriti plays a journalist who wishes to be a director. The film also features Arshad Warsi as the hero’s friend.
new record high. During this time, the 30-share BSE index has gained 5,063 points
by IT, Infra and Realty which gained more than 2%. Energy ad Media were up 1-2%.Global markets hit a record high today while oil surpassed $60 a barrel for the first time in a year, on hopes that a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid package will be passed by US lawmakers as soon as this month. On the domestic side, a growthfocused budget unveiled last week has powered the stock market to multiple all time highs. Besides, the Covid-19 vaccination drive and strong corporate earnings have also aided the upbeat sentiment. FIIs have also turned buyers in the Indian equity market since February 1 as positive sentiment postUnion Budget 2021 sparked
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to an incredible series win against arch-rivals Australia Down Under. Commenting on winning the inaugural award, a delighted Pant said in an ICC release: “For any sportsperson, contributing to a team win is the ultimate reward but such initiatives help motivate youngsters such as myself to do better each time.
Gold rises over 1% on expectations of large US stimulus packag
Television actress Karishma Tanna has become an internet sensation with her stunning sultry looks and lately has been flaunting her fit figure on Instagram. On the work front, she was last seen in a special item song Basanti from Manoj Bajpayee starrer Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari. Also, she featured in a music album titled ‘Qatra’ with actor Ritwik Bhowmik. Take a look at her stunning avatars: he diva strikes a pose in a shimmery black gown with a thigh-high slit. Even with minimal makeup and no statement jewelry, the actress looks drop-dead gorgeous.
Lisa Haydon enlists her son to announce she’s pregnant with her third child Agency News: Mumbai
or 10.93 per cent.Religare Broking Ltd Vice-President (Research) Ajit Mishra said, “The bulls continued to dominate the benchmark indices following supportive global cues.”Geojit Financial Services Head (Research) Vinod Nair said, “Strong global cues supported the domestic rally. The overall
market is maintaining its buoyancy with rally in all sectors especially auto, IT and metals. Improved domestic outlook is encouraging sustained FPI inflows.” Market valuation of the BSE-listed companies had crossed the ₹100lakh crore milestone on November 28, 2014.
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shoot will continue till March. The team is expected to shoot at places like Gadisar Lake and Jaisalkot. Akshay recently shared a thrilling picture of his character in the film and revealed the release date. The picture went viral soon after he posted it as fans got excited about the upcoming
Karishma Tanna’s bold and beautiful avatars leave fans drooling
Investor wealth jumps over 16.70 lakh cr in 6 days of market rally Agency News: New Delhi
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon took to Twitter to share a first-look of her character in the film ‘Bachchan Pandey’. The actress revealed that this picture was from the sets just moments before the shoot. Kriti posted the picture on Twitter, looking at herself in a mirror and fixing her hair. She also uploaded the same picture with a monochrome filter. In the caption, she hints at getting into character before starting the shoot by saying, “Final touches… The seconds before “Action”. actresses Kriti Sanon and Jacqueline Fernandez started shooting for the film in Jaisalmer recently. The
a rally in fund inflows. Technically, Nifty formed a Small Bodied Bullish candle on daily scale and continues its higher highs - higher lows formation of the last six sessions. Now, Nifty has to continue to hold above 15000 to continue its bullish momentum towards 1525015500 zones while support can be seen around 1500014750 zones. India VIX moved up by 2.30% to 23.95 levels. Now, VIX needs to cool down and hold below 21 zones for continuation in the ongoing momentum with higher market base. Going ahead, we believe the market momentum may continue with the focus now back to fundamentals, viz. corporate earnings. The
3QFY21 earnings season is now in the last leg with several companies yet to announce. Government focus on fiscal expansion and capex spending augurs well to revive the long-anticipated private investment cycle. We expect the earnings momentum to sustain with further revival in the economy, the number of COVID-19 cases being contained, and the benefit of a low base ahead. The budget along with strong corporate commentary, reaffirms the positive long term structure of the market In the near term, Investors would actively track key macro data like IIP, CPI and WPI data along with global cues.
Agency News: New Delhi Gold jumped more than 1% on Monday as expectations of a large US economic stimulus package bolstered bullion’s appeal as an inflation hedge.Spot gold rose 1.4% to $1,836.95 per ounce by 11:54 am EST (1654 GMT). US gold futures rose 1.3% to $1,836.10. US President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies in Congress cleared the path for a $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package as lawmakers approved a budget outline that will allow them to muscle the plan through without Republican support. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday the country would get back to full employment next year if Congress approves the stimulus package “Yellen talking about full employment by 2022 with $2 trillion in stimulus is driving the likelihood of a surge in inflation, which is good for gold,” said Tai Wong, head of base and precious metals derivatives trading at BMO. Major US stock indexes rose to record highs on the boost to economic recovery bets. The ‘inflation trade’ could supersede any negative impact.
Actor Lisa Haydon has announced that she is pregnant with her third child. In an Instagram video on Monday, she got her son, Zack, to reveal that she is expecting a baby girl.“Coming this June,” she captioned her video, in which she said, “So I’ve actually been meaning to get on here and chat with you all, and to catch you
all up with stuff that’s been happening lately.” She said that the reason she’s stayed away from social media is ‘laziness’. As she continued
speaking, her son entered the frame. Can you tell everyone what’s inside mummy’s tummy?” she asked him, and he replied, “A baby sister!” Shibani Dandekar, and many others, congratulated her in the comments section. “Oh my gosh that amazing Lis! congratulations,” she wrote. Besides Zack, who was born in 2017, Lisa and her husband, Dino Lalvani, welcomed another boy.
Nick Jonas is the Supportive Hubby We All Need as He Helps Priyanka Chopra Fix Tech Issues During Live Session Agency News: Mumbai
Nick Jonas is giving us major hubby goals as a video of him helping out Priyanka Chopra fix technical issues during a live chat goes viral. Priyanka is currently organising virtual tours for her memoir Unfinished and is interacting with fans via live sessions over the internet.During a recent setup, Priyanka seems to be encountering some issues with going live and Nick comes on board instantly to help her out. When one of the netizens asks her where Nick is, Priyanka says, “He’s here making sure my light is fine.”This video of Nick and Priyanka sharing an adorable moment is certainly a treat for Nickyanka fans. Meanwhile, in Unfinished, Priyanka will encapsulate experiences from her dual-continent, 20-year-long career as an actor and producer, her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, losing her beloved father to cancer and to marrying Nick Jonas among other things.
SUNVILLA SAMACHAR Custodial Deaths: Gadhvi community calls Mundra Bandh
Gujarat reports 244 new Covid-19 cases; 355 recover, one dies Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad
The community has also sought the cooperation of all traders’ associations for the bandh.Notably, the men were allegedly beaten badly in the police custody and when their condition deteriorated, Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Following the death of two men booked for theft and badly beaten in police custody at Kutch’s Mundra police station, the Gadhvi community has called for a Mundra Bandh on Monday demanding action against the cops responsible for the death. The community has also sought the cooperation of all traders’ associations for the bandh.Notably, the men were allegedly beaten badly in the police custody and when
their condition deteriorated, they were admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad in a critical condition where one of them died on Saturday night. Gadhvi community’s president Vijay Gadhvi alleged that three men of the community were beaten badly by the cops from Mundra police station without any evidence against them. No action has been taken against the three cops responsible for the death. He said that they will continue their agitation till justice is delivered and the Mundra bandh has been called as part of the agitation.Case detailsAs per the case details, the Mundra police arrested three men in connection with a theft case. They were allegedly beaten in police custody resulting in the death of one of them, Arjan Gadhvi. The two others were sent to Ahmedabad for treatment where another accused Harjug Gadhvi died on Saturday night. Due to this, there is widespread anger against the police in the area.
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The coronavirus infection count in Gujarat went up to 2,63,444 with the addition of 244 cases on Sunday, the health departmentsaid.As the virus claimed one more life, the state’s death toll rose to 4,395, itsaid.A total of 355 patients got discharge from hospitals after recuperating,which increased the recovery count to 2,56,670 and improved therecovery rate to 97.43 per cent, the department said in a release. The number of active cases in Gujarat currently stands at
2,379, with 24 patients being on ventilators. As 13,625 more people got vaccinated for Covid-19 across 555 booths in the state, the number of such beneficiaries grew to 5,55,179, the health department said. Vadodara continues to lead with the highest number of 75 new cases, followed by Ahmedabad with 53, Rajkot 42, and Surat 32 cases. Among other districts, Gandhinagar reported eight new cases, Mehsana seven, Jamnagar six, Kutch five, Anand four, Sabarkantha three, Kheda and Gir Somnath two each.
Civic body polls: Pravin Togadia’s party to contest all seats in Bharuch Nagarpalika Agency News: Bharuch Former VHP leader Pravin Togadia has announced the entry of his party in the civic body polls in Bharuch. This comes close on the heels of the AAP and AIMIM contesting the civic body polls in the district.Pravin Togadia’s Hindustan Nirman Party has said that it will contest from all the 11 seats in Bharuch Nagarpalika and has released its manifesto for the upcoming civic body
polls.Leaders of the party in a press conference organised on Monday said they will put up candidates on all the 44 seats for the 11 wards of the Bharuch Nagarpalika. In it, Pravin Togadia’s party has promised ward wise health care facilities and better education to ensure that the government schools are as good as private ones.It has also promised several other infrastructure developments for Bharuch city. AIMIM chief Asaduddin
Gulberg Society victim who lost 10 family members in riots joins AIMIM Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad A victim of the Gulberg society massacre, who lost 10 family members in the violence on February 28, 2002, joined Assaduddin Owaisi’s-led AIMIM in Ahmedabad. He was also the key prosecution witness in the Gulberg Society riots case.Talking to Gujarat Exclusive, Imtiyaz Khan Pathan said he joined the AIMIM as he finds Assaduddin Owaisi to be a well-educated man. He said Owaisi speaks openly on several issues which Congress does not talk about.“I am not satisfied with the way Congress dealt with Gulberg riots victims,” Pathan said.On February 7, 2020, Assaduddin Owaisi in his speech in Ahmedabad said he had visited Gujarat during the
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2002 riots with a team of 25 doctors at Shahalam relief camp. He also said that he had provided medical help to the victims of violent clashes in 2006 over the demolition of a dargah in Vadodara. Pathan further said he wanted the bail of the accused in the Gulbarg Society riots case cancelled. He alleged that many accused are out on bail. Between 2002 and 2014 when UPA was in power, they did not do much to support
the victims. I had campaigned for our society members and ex-Congress MP Ehsaan Jafri who was killed in the riots of 2002,” he said.The Gulberg Society massacreRemembering the incident of February 28, 2002, Imtiayaz Pathan said he was in Bungalow no. 18 of Gulberg Society when assailants attacked them and killed 10 of his family members. “I have seen mass murder, rape of women. Bodies of several people have not been found till now. I had buried burnt remains of several residents of Gulberg Society with my own hands,” Pathan said. Almost 68 people including former Congress MP Ehsaan Jafri were killed on February 28, 2002, after a mob attacked the Gulberg Society in the Chamanpura area of Ahmedabad.
Owaisi on Sunday began his party’s first poll campaign in Gujarat at Bharuch where he urged Muslims, tribals and marginalised communities to unite against those who oppress them. AIMIM has forged an alliance with Chhotubhai Vasava’s Bharatiya Tribal Party (BTP) for the local body elections in Gujarat scheduled later this month.Owaisi, while addressing the gathering at Bharuch, said that AIMIM has entered Gujarat as
an alternative to people, especially Muslims, Dalits, tribals and OBCs.He also took a dig at the BJP and Congress saying they have a “mamu” and “bhanja” relationship. “Muslims, tribals and the communities who are denied rights should get united and become stronger to fight and protect our rights,” the Hyderabad MP said.Apart from the Bharuch rally, Owaisi also addressed a massive rally at Ahmedabad Riverfront on Sunday evening.
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also instructed chief secretary Anil Mukim to take necessary steps in this regard for the tourists and pilgrims from the state stuck in Uttarakhand due to the natural disaster. The Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office tweeted, “CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp spoke to Uttarakhand CM Shri @ tsrawatbjp and requested him for immediate rescue and assistance for the pilgrims from Gujarat trapped in the flood situation and also directed Gujarat Chief Secretary to take necessary action in this regard.
CM Rupani requests Uttarakhand CM to ensure safety of pilgrims from Gujarat Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani has spoken to his Uttarakhand counterpart Trivendra Singh Rawat requesting the latter to immediately rescue and provide assistance to pilgrims from Gujarat who are stuck in the Himalayan state.Notably, the request from Rupani came after a glacial burst near Joshimath on Sunday triggered an avalanche and flooding along the Dhauliganga and Alaknanda rivers in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district.CM Rupani has
Gomtipur sees protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases special Congress MLA Shailesh Parmar commemorative postage stamp and first day The Congress Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad
As Ahmedabad gears up for the civic body polls, the Gomtipur area in the city saw protests against Congress MLA Shailesh Parmar. A crowd gathered and threw slippers on the posters of Congress MLA Shailesh Parmar later on Monday night.Earlier Gujarat Women Congress’ vice-president Sonal Patel had alleged that candidature for the upcoming civic body polls in the city was sold for lakhs of rupees. She accused MLA Himmatisinh Patel and Shailesh Parmar of selling tickets for Rs20 lakh each. She later tendered her resignation from the party.Accusations against Congress MLAs Jamalpur MLA Imran Khedawala had also
legislator was reportedly unhappy with the party leadership for ignoring local youngsters particularly his workers in the distribution of tickets for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections
resigned from the party although GPCC president Amit Chavda has not accepted the resignation. Khedawala is, however, adamant about putting in his papers. The Congress legislator was reportedly unhappy with the party
leadership for ignoring local youngsters particularly his workers in the distribution of tickets for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections Many NSUI workers who did not get a ticket also began protests outside the party’s office in the city after names for the civic body elections came to be known. They had accused Imran Khedawala and Gyasuddin Sheikh of being biased in ticket distribution. Around 750 NSUI candidates have reportedly resigned from the party.The Gujarat Congress has seen a slew of protests and allegations after it announced the names of candidates for the civic body polls. Fearing protests, the party did not release a list of candidates and personally informed them instead.
Sunvilla News: Gandhinagar Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released a special commemorative stamp and first day cover to mark diamond jubilee celebration of the Gujarat High Court through videoconferencing from New Delhi in presence of Union Law Minister Ravi Sshankar Prasad, Supreme Court and High Court judges, Gujarat’s Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and legal luminaries. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Modi lauded the contribution of the Gujarat High Court and the Bar during the last 60 years in strengthening the Indian judicial system and democracy with their knowledge and understanding. The judiciary has always performed itsconstructive role in upholding the values of the Constitution, in protecting the rights of the citizens and in establishing the rule of law. He said that the rule of law has been the foundation of our civilization, intricate social fabric and good governance and has given moral strength to the freedom fighters. The architects of Constitution have also given maximum importance to rule of law in framing the
directive principles of our Constitution. These principles have given energy and direction to thejudiciary. It is the joint responsibility of the executive and the judiciary to establish a judicial system of international class, to ensure justice to the last man in the society. The Prime Minister had a word of praise for the judiciary at the times of crisis of epidemicalso. He called for hearing in the Gujarat High Court through videoconferencing. It hasalready adopted the change in technology by sending SMS call-out, filing of cases and casestatus through emails. He said the Gujarat High Court was the first in
Rajasthan Congress forms governing boards in 48 local bodies Agency News: Rajsthan
The ruling Rajasthan Congress emerged with flying colours winning the second phase of the civic polls and managing to form its governing board in 48 local bodies. The BJP was successful in forming its own board in 37 local bodies. Elections were held in 90 local bodies of 20 districts. NCP, RLP were successful in capturing one each and Independents secured three boards.On Sunday, the BJP candidate Brajlata Hara won the mayoral election defeating her Congress rival Draupadi Devi. In Ajmer district, the BJP was successful in forming its boards in Kishangarh, Vijay Nagar, while the Congress was successful in Kekri and Sarwar local bodies.In Banswara’s Kushalgarh municipal council,
The election for the chairperson of Nagaur municipal council was surprisingly won by an Independent Neetu Bothra. The Congress was successful in Ladnun, Merta City, the BJP formed its board. In Bikaner district, the Nationalist Congress Party formed its board in Nokha, while the Congress was successful in Deshnok and the BJP in Sridungargarh. In Bhilwara district, the ruling Congress could form its board only in Gulabpura, while the BJP was successful in forming
its board in Bhilwara municipal council, Shahpura, Jahajpur, Mandalgarh, and Asind. The Independents formed the board in Gangapur.In Bundi municipal council, the Congress was able to form its board and the party was also successful in Lakheri, Keshoraipatan, Nainwa, Kapren and Indergarh. In Pratapgarh municipal council, the BJP was
successful and in Chhoti Sadri the Congress was successful. In the eight seats in Churu districts, the Congress was successful in five—Sujangarh, Sardarshahar, Bidasar, Ratan Nagar and Tara Nagar. The BJP formed its boards in Ratangarh and in Chhapar. In Dungarpur district, the BJP formed its board in municipal council of
Dungarpur, while the Congress was successful in Sagwara.The Congress was successful in all the local bodies of Sangaria, Nohar, Bhadra, Rawatsar and Pilibanga in Hanumangarh.In Jaisalmer district’s Pokhran, the BJP was successful and in Jalore district’s Sanchore the BJP was successful.In former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s home district Jhalawar, the BJP was successful in Jhalawar, Bhawani Mandi, Jhalrapatan and Pirawa, The Congress won in Aklera. In Jhunjnjuhu district, the Congress was successful in the municipal council of Jhunjhunu, Nawalgarh, Chirawa, Khetri, Mandawa, Mukundgarh and Udaipurwati. The election for the chairperson of Nagaur municipal council was surprisingly won by an Independent Neetu Bothra.
The Congress was successful in Ladnun, Merta City, Kuchaman City and Kuchera, while the BJP in Parbatsar and in Nawa, and RLP in Mundwa.In Pali district, the BJP was successful in all the boards—Sojat City, Sadri,Bali, Takhtgarh, Ranikhurd, Jaitaran and Falna. In the Rajsamand district where the Vidhan sabha bye-elections are due, the Rajsamand municipal council seat was won by the Congress, while the Deogarh board was formed by the BJP. In Sikar, the Congress was successful in Fatehpur, Laxman Garh, Ramgarh Shekhawati, Khandela, Reengus and Losal, and the BJP in Srimadhopur. In Tonk district, the BJP along with Independents formed the board in Niwai, Malpura and Toda Raisingh while the Congress was successful.
the country to starelive streaming proceedings on YouTube.He expressed happiness at the e-court integration mission mode project of the UnionMinistry of Law to establish digital infrastructure facilities. He said that over 18,000 courtshave been computerized. With the Supreme Court granting permission to teleconferencingand videoconferencing the use of electronic platform increased.The Prime Minister said that the Supreme Court of India is hearing the maximum number ofcases as compared to any other supreme court in the world. It is a matter of pride for us. Hesaid that e-filing of cases, and identification code and QR code have resulted insimplification of delivery of justice, moving onto the next level of national judicial data grid,helping the lawyers and litigants get information about their cases. He said that simplification of judicial system has improved the life of people, commerce andtrade and prompted the foreign investors feeling secured to protect their legal rights. Eventhe World Bank has praised our national judicial data grid.
MLA Imran Khedawala resigns from Congress Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Imran Khedawala, Congress MLA from Jamalpur – Khadia assembly seat in the city today said he has handed over his resignation to Gujarat Congress chief. Khedawala said he made representation before party high command over party mandates ‘wrongly’ given to Taslim Tirmizi and Nazma Rangrej in Baherampura ward of city for Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) election, scheduled to take place later this month. Khedawala said he is firm and determined to resign from the State assembly if this issue of giving mandate to two persons is not resolved. He said the party earlier gave mandate to four party workers which was fine, but later the party gave mandate to two more party workers which has created completely unwarranted situation. He said, the four candidates declared earlier should only
contest for party and not the fresh two who were given mandate later unnecessarily. He said he had asked party to explain how and why this happened.Sources in Congress party said, the issue will be resolved before the final date of withdrawal of nominations. Khedawala meanwhile said he would take back his resignation if two candidates who were given mandate later withdraw their nominations. He said he would go to State Assembly Speaker and tender his resignation from the State assembly if this doesn’t happen.
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