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Afghanistan crisis: Chaos at Kabul airport as hundreds attempt to flee country, 5 dead Meanwhile, Air India’s Delhi to Kabul flight has been cancelled along with other commercial flights following chaos at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in the capital city of Afghanistan.
Agency News: New Delhi At least five people were killed in Kabul airport as hundreds of people tried to
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee Was Embodiment Of Good Governance: M Venkaiah Naidu Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday paid tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, saying he was truly an embodiment of good governance.Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the first BJP prime minister, had passed away on this day in 2018.Recalling Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s words that India is not a piece of land but a living entity, the vice president said the BJP veteran was a visionary statesman, a great parliamentarian, an outstanding orator, distinguished litterateur and a celebrated poet.
“Eyes Wide Shut”: Kapil Sibal Aims At Congress Bosses Over Latest Exit Congress leader Sushmita Dev’s resignation drew a stinging, public attack on the party’s leadership from Kapil Sibal, one of the veterans rooting for big changes in the organisation. “The party moves on with Eyes Wide Shut,” wrote the former Union Minister in a post on Twitter. “Sushmita Dev Resigns from primary membership of our Party While young leaders leave we ‘oldies’ are blamed for our efforts to strengthen it The Party moves on with : Eyes Wide Shut,” Kapil Sibal wrote. Sushmita Dev, a Congress member of three decades and daughter of party stalwart Santosh Mohan Dev, quit on Sunday and is set to join the Trinamool Congress.Her perfunctory note to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi offered no explanation. Another leader, Manish Tewari tweeted: “If this is true it is most unfortunate. Why sushmitadevinc? Your erstwhile colleagues and friends especially.
forcibly enter planes leaving the Afghan capital, witnesses told Reuters. One witness said he had seen the bodies of five people being taken to a vehicle. Another witness said it was not clear whether the victims were killed by gunshots or in a stampede.American troops, who are in charge of the airport, earlier fired in the air to scatter the crowd. A US official said troops had fired in the air to deter people trying to force
1 Arrested In Maharashtra Film Director’s Suicide Case: Police The accused had secured anticipatory bail in the case of Raju Sapte’s death but was taken into custody at Pune’s Wakad police station on Sunday. Agency News: Mumbai A person accused in the case of suicide of Marathi art and film director Raju Sapte was arrested from neighbouring Pune district of Maharashtra on charges of extortion, police said on Monday. The accused, Gangeshwarlal Shrivastav, had secured anticipatory bail in the case of Sapte’s death, but was taken into custody at Pune’s Wakad police station on Sunday after he appeared there to mark his attendance in the wake of his bail condition, a police official said. On July 31, a labourer lodged an FIR with Dindoshi police in Mumbai against Shrivastav and three
their way onto a military flight that was set to take diplomats and embassy staff out of the fallen city. Kabul, the ultimate prize in every Afghanistan war, fell to the Taliban on Sunday, completing their takeover of the country in a lightning offensive that saw provinces and warlords give up without a fight, days after the hasty withdrawal of the US troops. On Sunday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani left the country, hours after
Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev Quits Party, Joins Trinamool Congress
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others - Rakesh Maurya, Rajesh Anubhave and Ashok Dubey - alleging that they were not paying his dues worth around ₹ 2.5 lakh and instead, asking for money to release the payment and threatening him, he said. The Dindoshi police had later arrested Rajesh Anubhave, the official said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-12), Mumbai, DS Swami said “We got a tip-off that Shrivastav was likely to come to Wakad police station in Pune for attendance, hence we laid a trap and arrested him. He has already secured relief in the case of Sapte’s death, but he has been arrested by Dindoshi police.
Taliban fighters showed up on the outskirts of Kabul and their chiefs demanded transfer of power to avoid bloodshed. The UK Parliament, currently on its summer recess, has been recalled for a day on Wednesday to debate the British government’s response to the crisis in Afghanistan after the Taliban overthrew the Westernbacked government and seized control of Kabul. According to PTI, the Speaker of the
Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev quit the party today and joined the Trinamool Congress of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, taking by surprise many in her former party who even went on Twitter to reach out to her. The change in her Twitter bio to “Former Member” of the party was the first clue this morning that she had quit. Though her resignation letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi surfaced soon, the party officially denied her exit and even the letter.“I tried speaking with Sushmita Dev, her phone was off She was a dedicated Congress worker and perhaps is, even today. Congress President Sonia Gandhi has not received any
letter from her. She’s mature enough to take her decisions, I can’t comment until I speak with her,” Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told reporters. Ms Dev met with senior Trinamool leaders including Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O’Brien before formally joining the party.“Will give it all I have got…,” she tweeted, thanking Mamata Banerjee.She had offered no reason in her letter to Sonia Gandhi for quitting her party of three decades, only talking about a “new chapter of public service”. Another Congress leader, Manish Tewari tweeted: “If this is true it is most unfortunate. Why sushmitadevinc? Your erstwhile colleagues.
Over 80 Afghan cadets training at IMA worry about situation back home IMA public relations officer, Lt Col Himani Pant, meanwhile, said the training academy has not received any communication from the Afghan authorities till Monday following the developments in their country Agency News: New Delhi As the Taliban continue to take over Afghanistan, and the Afghan National Army (ANA) has collapsed in the neighbouring country, over 80 Afghan cadets undergoing training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun face an uncertain future. The ANA officers, including cadets in the first and the second semester, are on precommission training at IMA
for a one-year course as per a strategic partnership agreement between India and Afghanistan signed in 2011 under which India has been providing military training to Afghan military officers. An army officer confirmed there are over 80 Afghan cadets training at IMA. On the recent development in Afghanistan, he said on condition of anonymity, “The young cadets are worried for their families back home...Their trainers and
faculty members are constantly supporting them and trying to keep their morale high.” The officer added, “Even as their future seems uncertain as the ANA seems to have collapsed, the IMA is not stopping their training.” Meanwhile, IMA public relations officer, Lt Col Himani Pant, said the training
academy has not received any communication from the Afghan authorities till Monday following the developments in their country. “As of now, we are imparting training to the Afghan cadets in IMA,” she said. Afghan cadets comprise the majority of foreign cadets undergoing.
House of Commons granted a request from the government to recall the House of Commons at 9.30 am on Wednesday, August 18, in relation to the situation in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Boris Johnson convened another emergency Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms (COBRA) meeting on Monday to take stock of the crisis in the region. Sadaf Habeeb, a 22-year-old from Kabul, was outside the Embassy of Afghanistan in Delhi today, hoping for some clarity on the possibility of help for her family members back home, and for someone to allay the uncertainty she has been feeling over her status in India now that the Taliban has established control over her country.
03 ‘People don’t know the real me’: Shamita Shetty breaks down as she talks about living under sister Shilpa Shetty’s shadow
Use of force by marshals during ruckus in RS indirect attack on MPs: Pawar Pawar further said a probe was needed into the allegations that “outsiders” entered the House when it was in session. Agency News: New Delhi NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday claimed the use of force by marshals during a ruckus in the Rajya Sabha last week was an “indirect attack on parliamentarians”, and if seven Union ministers come together before media to justify the government, it shows they are on a “weak wicket”. Addressing a press conference here, the Rajya Sabha member said in his 54 years of parliamentary life, he had never seen 40 marshals entering the House during the session. Pawar further said a probe was needed into the allegations that “outsiders” entered the House when it was in session. He also
said any Congress leader from among Abhishek Manu Singhvi, P Chidambaram and Kapil Sibal should be part of a parliamentary committee on the Pegasus snooping issue.Before the Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die last Wednesday, it witnessed ugly scenes of Opposition members jostling with marshals as they tore papers, entered the Well of the Upper House and attempted to go near the presiding officer’s chair.After a peaceful debate and the smooth passage of a bill to restore the states’ powers to identify and notify their own lists of OBCs, all hell broke loose when the insurance amendment bill to privatise the state-run general insurance companies was taken up.
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10 new cases of Delta Plus found in Maharashtra, tally reaches 76 Agency News: New Delhi The Maharashtra health department said on Monday that 10 new cases of the Delta Plus variant of the coronavirus have been detected in the state. This took the statewide tally to 76, it added.Out of the 10 new cases, six have been found in Kolhapur, three in Ratnagiri and one in Sindhudurg, the health department said. Five of those infected with the Delta Plus variant have died in Maharashtra, according to the health department. While two of these fatalities have been reported from Ratnagiri, one each has been recorded from Mumbai, Beed, and Raigad.Last week, five new cases of the highly transmissible variant were recorded in Maharashtra.An 80-year-old woman from Ratnagiri was the first person in the state to succumb to the Delta Plus variant.
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Will set up expert commitSUNVILLA SAMACHAR tee over Pegasus row: Govt New Electricity Bill Is Ill-Timed And tells Supreme Court Editorial
Wrongly Designed By Modi Govt
Whoever may be behind the preparation of The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, the initiators have ignored a simple logic that India should first strive to generate enough electricity for its people before recasting its distribution policy. The aspect of cost of electricity to consumers should also guide the lawmakers in formulating any new electricity policy. While the Bill fails to recognise the first thing first — the need for a rapid increase in the generation capacity — it is more concerned with selective distribution through private participation The document seems to have been designed in a manner that benefits a select group of private distributors (Discoms) more than electricity generators, in general. This is more so when, in the government’s own admission in the Economic Survey, the share of private sector in power capacity addition is dwindling. The survey noted that installed generation capacity addition in the power sector was entirely driven by the government in 2019-20, while the private sector failed to add even a single unit. Technically, the union government is free to enact any law with regards to power generation and distribution as the area falls under the concurrent list of the constitution (List III in the Seventh Schedule). A good number of non-BJP ruled states are, however, upset. Under the constitution, the legislature of any state also have power to make laws with respect to any of the matters under the concurrent list. Some of the states have demanded that the Bill be sent to the select committee of Parliament. The Bill appears to be wrongly designed as the opposition states have been kept out of the loop on an issue as important as power generation and distribution. Going by India’s per capita consumption of electricity, in terms of kilowatt hours, the country ranks lowly at the 13th position in the community of nations. Today, India’s population is almost the same as China’s at 1.4 billion people. The per capita power consumption in China is nearly 5,000 kWh as against India’s less than 1,000 kWh. China is by far the world largest producer of electricity, generating a significant portion of its 7,503 TWh of power in 2019 through coal and hydro-power, as against India’s only 1,559 TWh. China also tops the world in electricity consumption, using more than 6.3 trillion kilowatts of energy per hour annually. The country is the world’s largest producer and consumer of coal. Of late, China has partly shifted its focus to natural gas and renewable sources. The State Grid and the China Southern Power Grid are the country’s two wide-area synchronous grids. In this context, a new electricity bill in India would have been highly welcome if it sought to give a gigantic push to power generation and had set generation targets for the country’s public sector, state sector and the private sector. To increase demand for electricity, the bill could have also dealt with the power pricing aspect by fixing targets for maximum retail distribution rates for various types of consumers, including rural, agricultural, domestic, export and general industrial users. The electricity bill offers little to restrain high retail power tariffs, especially by private sector Discoms, led by the Adanis, Reliance Infra, CESC and Tatas. The high retail power tariffs in India have little connection with the country’s low generation cost. In fact, India is the cheapest producer of electricity from coal, solar and wind sources in the entire Asia Pacific region. It is the only country in the region where solar power costs almost 14 percent less than that of thermal power. Yet, Indian consumers are made to pay among the highest electricity tariffs in the region, including those in countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam and China. According to global consultant Wood Mackenzie, the levelised cost of electricity generation from fossil fuel at around $44.5 per MWh (Rs 3.05 per unit) in India is the cheapest in the region. In China, it is $48.5 per MWh (Rs 3.33 per unit) and Australia $50.9 per MWh (Rs 3.49 per unit) - Kapilkumar M. Hirpara among other 12 countries.
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Cong eyes UP, leaders to spend 75 hrs in 75 districts as part of outreach programme The outreach programme will be attended by senior Congress leaders of Uttar Pradesh and senior officebearers of the party. Agency News: New Delhi Ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, leaders and functionaries of the UP Congress will spend 75 hours in 30,000 villages spread across 75 districts of the state as part of an outreach programme. The programme, which is being held on the 75th year of India’s Independence, will begin on August 19 under the threeday ‘Jai Bharat Mahasampark Abhiyan’, Congress national secretary Dheeraj Gurjar said.
“Party leaders and functionaries will spend 75 hours in a village panchayat in each of the 75 districts of the state. They will stay in the village panchayat for a little over three days in the 30,000 identified villages of the state. Through this, the party aims to reach directly to 90 lakh people,” Gurjar, coincharge of UP at the All India Congress Committee (AICC), told PTI.He said various programmes will be organised in the villages during the stay of Congress leaders and they will also do ”shramdaan” (voluntary community service) for one hour a day. On August 20, ‘Sadhbhavna Diwas’ will be celebrated on the birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, Gurjar said, adding that freedom fighters, their families and senior citizens will be felicitated. Anil Yadav, organisational secretary of the UP Congress, informed that party leaders and functionaries during their stay in the villages will have ‘snehbhoj’ (feast) with villagers.
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A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, is set to hear a clutch of demanding a court-monitored independent investigation into the alleged snooping later in the day Agency News: New Delhi
The Union government on Monday submitted in the Supreme Court that it will set up a committee of experts to examine all aspects of the alleged surveillance of Indian citizens with the Israeli Pegasus spyware even as it cited “vested interests” behind the controversy. “With a view to dispel any wrong narrative spread by certain vested interests and with an object of examining the issues raised, the Union of India will constitute a
Taliban declares ‘war is over in Afghanistan’ as foreign powers exit Kabul Swift arrival of the Taliban brings the Islamist militants close to taking over the country two decades after they were overthrown by a US-led invasion Agency News: New Delhi
committee of experts in the field which will go into all aspects of the issue,” stated the affidavit, filed through the ministry of electronics and information technology. A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, is set to hear a clutch of demanding a court-monitored independent investigation into the alleged snooping later in the day. The three-page short affidavit by the ministry has denied all the accusations relating to the alleged surveillance, contending the petitions before the court “are based on conjectures and surmises or on other unsubstantiated media reports or incomplete or uncorroborated material”.
As the US and allied forces left Afghanistan and the Taliban took over the presidential palace in Kabul, the terror group which is set to rule declared that war in the nation was over. The Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has already fled the country as the insurgents make their way into the capital city.Notably, the
Taliban took just over a week to seize control of the country, with little or no resistance. The Afghan forces that were trained by the US to fight against the Taliban played no role and just melted away that made the work easier for the terror group.Mohammad Naeem, the spokesperson for the terror group’s political office, said, “Today is a great day for the Afghan people and
Mere Symbolism Won’t Remove Pain Of Partition: Shiv Sena “The pain of partition will not go away by mere symbolism, but a definite action is needed,” an editorial in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece ‘’Saamana’’ said. Agency News: Mumbai The Shiv Sena on Monday said the pain of partition will not go away by mere symbolism, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. “The present day rulers must take care that seeds of another partition should not be
sown from the earlier pain,” an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece ‘’Saamana’’ said. It said the pain of partition remains even after 75 years, and BJP’s L K Advani is the only leader who is a witness to it.“The pain of partition will not go away by mere symbolism, but a definite action is needed,” the Marathi publication said. It said if Kashmiri Pandits were given their rights and homes in the Kashmir Valley, a lot could be achieved. “Just like the two countries were divided, hearts were also divided. (Former Indian prime minister) Vajpayee tried to bridge the divide by taking a bus to Lahore for peace. Even Narendra Modi made an unscheduled stop in Pakistan to meet the then PM Nawaz Sharif, which means he also wanted to forget the the past and make peace. But, now he has reopened the old wounds,” it said.
the mujahideen. They have witnessed the fruits of their efforts and their sacrifices for 20 years. Thanks to God, the war is over in the country.” The spokesperson said the
form of the new regime in Afghanistan would be made clear soon, adding the Taliban did not want to live in isolation and calling for peaceful international relations.
‘Sonia Gandhi hasn’t got any letter from Sushmita Dev’: Randeep Surjewala
Agency News: New Delhi Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala said on Monday that party president Sonia Gandhi has not received the resignation letter of Sushmita Dev, the former president of the Congress’ women’s wing. Calling Dev as a dedicated Congress worker, Surjewala said he tried calling her but her phone was switched off. “Congress president Sonia Gandhi has not received any
letter from her. She’s mature enough to take her decisions, can’t comment until I speak with her,” Surjewala was quoted as saying by news Dev, the daughter of late veteran Congress leader Santosh Mohan Dev, stepped down from the party and wrote to Sonia Gandhi saying she “cherished” her three decade -long association. “Madam, I thank you, personally, for the guidance and the opportunities you gave me. I value the enriching experience,” she said in her letter to Gandhi on Sunday but didn’t specify any reasons for her resignation. Sushmita Dev’s resignation intensifies the internal crisis in the Congress and it is very likely expected that several leaders or G-23 members will reiterate their demand for a major organisational.
32,937 Fresh Covid Cases In India, 8.7% Lower Than Yesterday; 417 Deaths In 24 Hours The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.79 per cent. Agency News: New Delhi
Jacqueline Fernandez looks breathtaking in the embellished lehenga.
Healthcare infrastructure: A key factor for homebuyers during the pandemic stage Agency News: New Delhi Writing to you on behalf of Poddar Housing and Development Ltd. Taking the liberty to share a few themes along with the profile of Mr. Rohit Poddar, MD, Poddar Housing and Development ltd., let me know if a contributory article could be explored on the same. We would be happy to contribute to any of your topics
as well. Let us know how we can take this forward. Story: Healthcare infrastructure: A key factor for homebuyers during the pandemic stage Background Residential estate continues to be the preferred asset class for investment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to fixed deposits and gold even as homebuyers remain cautious but optimistic about buying property as 60% .
India today reported 32,937 new cases, which is 8.7 per cent lower than yesterday, pushing the overall cases to 3,22,25,513. The country also reported 417 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative death count to 4,31,642. The 3,81,947 active cases, down from 3,85,336 on Sunday, comprise 1.18 per cent of the total infections in the country, the lowest since March last year. The national recovery rate stands at 97.48 per cent, the highest since March last year. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.79 per cent. It has remained below 3 per cent for the last 21 days. As many as 11,81,212 COVID-19 tests
were conducted on Sunday, taking the total number of tests conducted so far in the country to 49,48,05,652. 54.58 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered under the nationwide vaccination drive so far. Of the total 4,31,642 deaths reported so far in the country, 1,35,039 were from
Apollo Hospital Rallies Nearly 7 % On Returning To Profit In June Quarter Agency News: New Delhi Shares of the country’s largest private hospital chain operator, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, rose as much as 6.74 per cent to hit record high of ₹ 4,333.90 after the company reported June quarter earnings. Apollo Hospital reported consolidated net profit of ₹ 501 crore against loss of ₹ 225 crore during the same period last year. Its revenue from operations rose 73 per cent to ₹ 3,760 crore compared with ₹ 2,171.50 crore during the same quarter last year.During the quarter, Apollo Hospital completed the acquisition of an additional 50 per cent stake held by Gleneagles Development in Apollo Multi Speciality Hospitals Limited
Apollo Hospital reported consolidated net profit of 501 crore against loss of 225 crore during the same period last year. (AMSHL) (formerly known as Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals Limited), Kolkata.In the first quarter of current financial year, occupancy across the group was at 5,108 beds (67 per cent occupancy) as compared to 2,742 beds (38 per cent occupancy) in the corresponding period a year ago, Apollo Hospital said in an
investor presentation. Apollo Hospital’s pharmacy business reported revenue of ₹ 1,829.3 crore in the first quarter of current financial year compared to ₹ 1,279.1 crore in same quarter last year, registering a jump of 43 per cent. Its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation
and amortisation (EBITDA) or operating profit came in at ₹ 145.5 crore versus ₹ 122 crore in the year ago period. Apollo Hospital Rallies Nearly 7 % On Returning To Profit In June Quarter Apollo Hospital’s pharmacy business reported revenue of ₹ 1,829.3 crore.
Maharashtra, 36,979 from Karnataka, 34,519 from Tamil Nadu, 25,069 from Delhi, 22,784 from Uttar Pradesh, 18,601 from Kerala and 18,303 from West Bengal. The Health Ministry has stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths
occurred due to comorbidities. Kerala, which continues to top the states in most number of daily Covid cases, reported 18,582 new infections pushing the total count to 36.69 lakh. It also reported 102 deaths, with the overall count at 18,601. Maharashtra, which leads the states in overall cases, reported 4,797 new infections in the last 24 hours, pushing the overall numbers to 63,92,660. The state also reported 130 deaths in a day. Chief Minister on Sunday said the COVID-19 pandemic took everyone to “pre-independence days”, and appealed to people to take the pledge to make the state and the country free of the disease.
Aanchhi - A rare sneeze that will tickle your funny bones, staring comedy’s maestros like Sunita Rajwar, Subrata Dutta and Ishtiyak Khan Agency News: Mumbai Aanchhi” Is unique and offbeat as the title sounds, the film promises to pack more than that in the mainstream entertainment zone. Aanchhi promises a fun ride to all the viewers. Having been set in the pandemic period of 2020, the movie focuses on the funny part of the whole pandemic scenario, a side we rarely focus on. It is a humorous yet meaningful story of a contract rat killer who gets a new job but mistakes it for something else which changes the course of his life. The film stars the trio of known and talented actors like Subrata Dutta, Ishtiyak Khan and Sunita Rajwar in the lead roles, all NSDians through and through. In the last few years NSDians like Pankaj Tripathi
and Nawazuddin Siddiqui have won the hearts of the audience with their fabulous perfomance and their career graph is just raising and raising only, and this new trio in Aanchhi is all set to repeat the same phenomena. Subrata with a repertoire of films like Talaash, Tango Charlie, Zameen, The Shaukeens, Rakhcharitra and Bhootnath Returns under his belt, has the experience of working alongside top superstars. The second cast, Ishtiyak Khan was last seen in Anurag Basu’s Ludo as Inspector.
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SPORTS - BUSINESS Anirban Lahiri finishes 46th at Wyndham Championship, retains PGA card for 2021-22 Agency News: Mumbai India’s Anirban Lahiri survived some tense moments on the final day to end the Wyndham Championship with an even par 70, which was enough to ensure a full PGA Tour card for the upcoming season. Lahiri’s final Tied46th placing earned him the 121st spot on the FedEx Cup standings, which ensured his playing rights for 202122 season, beginning in September. It also earned him an entry back into the FedEx Cup Play-offs for the first time since 2018. On a tense final day of the last tournament before the Play-offs.
First Test: West Indies beat Pakistan by 1 wicket Agency News: Mumbai Veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach and his teenage protege Jayden Seales combined in a dramatic 17-run partnership Sunday which carried the West Indies to a one-wicket win over Pakistan in the first cricket Test. Seales earlier took 5-55, his first five-wicket haul in Tests, as the West Indies dismissed Pakistan for 203 in its second innings, a lead of 167. The home team then slumped to 16-3 before a halfcentury by Jermaine Blackwood helped it advance to 111-6. The match was in the balance when Jason Holder was out to the last ball before the tea interval with the West Indies on 114-7, still 54 runs from victory. In a thrilling final.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Giovanni Reyna speaks on importance of chemistry in dressing room During a media call on DFL Supercup Virtual Visit Day 1, Dortmund midfielder Giovanni Reyna opened up on the camaraderie between the players and the staff in the dressing room and explained how it will help the team throughout the season. Agency News: Mumbai In the past few months, there has been a major shift in the Borussia Dortmund dressing room. Despite having a tough season, the German club managed to finish off the season with the German League Cup with a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig in May. Since then, the arrival
of coach Marco Rose to the club has reportedly resulted in a more positive dressing room at Dortmund as compared to the past couple of years, and it has also been visible in the results. Dortmund had a fantastic preseason where they showcased their strengths, but with a 5-2 win in their opening game of the Bundesliga, the German club
Vinesh Phogat responded to allegations hurled at her by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on August 10, refuting them on all counts, save for the one related to the unauthorised jersey.The response to the federation from Vinesh’s lawyer stated: “At the outset, the Athlete would like to state that she is distraught upon receiving the said Notice, especially immediately after the Tokyo Olympics 2020… While the Athlete deeply regrets not winning a medal, the Athlete believes she has been wrongfully accused of misconduct and indiscipline
Vinesh Phogat responded to allegations hurled at her by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on August 10, refuting them on all counts, save for the one related to the unauthorised jersey.
at the Tokyo Olympic Games Village (‘Olympic Village’). The Athlete respectfully refutes
truly made a statement. Now, with the DFL Super Cup match against Bayern Munich set to take place on Wednesday this week, there are realistic hopes that BVB can beat the German giants to pick their first trophy of the season. During a media call on DFL Supercup Virtual Visit
the allegations specified under the said Notice.” Vidushpat Singhania, managing partner, Krida Legal, said they have only replied to the allegations made against Vinesh by the federation and did not get into other issues, including the absence of a dedicated physiotherapist for Vinesh and other women wrestlers. “We are only answering the three allegations levelled against her in the showcause notice so we did not go into the details of other logistics regarding the Olympics,” Singhania, who is representing Vinesh, said. “The ball is now in WFI’s court, we are now waiting for their response.”
Day 1, Dortmund midfielder Giovanni Reyna opened up on the camaraderie between the players and the staff in the dressing room and explained how it will help the team throughout the season. ”So far, the pre-season our team chemistry - and our team bonding has been great.
INDvENG: ‘Might not be possible’Chopra makes huge prediction on final result Agency News: Mumbai After four days of ups and downs and highs and lows, it’s all come down to the fifth and final day of the second Test match between India and England at Lord’s. Numerous experts and pundits are making their predictions about the outcome of the match and the latest to join the list is Aakash Chopra. Former India opener has opined that England will win on Day 5 to take a 1-0 lead in the fivematch series. He reasoned that “the pitch has become slower but not deteriorated” and that India’s chances will only increase if they score 200.
After dropping over 100 points in the opening session, the 30-share index turned flat. It was trading 20.92 points or 0.04 per cent lower at 55,416.37, while the broader NSE Nifty slipped 11.50 points or 0.07 per cent to 16,517.60.
Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty opened on a choppy note on Monday tracking profit booking at higher levels and a weak trend in global markets. After dropping over 100 points in the opening session, the 30-share index turned flat. It was trading 20.92 points or 0.04 per cent lower at 55,416.37, while the broader NSE Nifty slipped 11.50 points or 0.07 per cent to 16,517.60.
PowerGrid was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 1 per cent, followed by Bajaj Auto, Maruti, Dr Reddy’s, Asian Paints and Titan. On the other hand, M&M, Tata Steel, TCS and Tech Mahindra were among the gainers.In the previous session, Sensex jumped 593.31 points or 1.08 per cent to its new all-time high of 55,437.29, and Nifty breached the 16,500 level, advancing 164.70 points or 1.01 per cent to its fresh closing
India’s WPI inflation eases to 11.16% in July
peak of 16,529.10.Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the capital market as they purchased shares worth Rs 819.77 crore on Friday, as per provisional exchange data. Benchmark indices opened on a choppy note amid profit-booking at fresh peaks, said experts. According to Binod Modi HeadStrategy at Reliance Securities, while benchmark Nifty and Sensex witnessed strong rebound last week, it was not a broad-
based rally considering heavy selling pressure in midcap and smallcap stocks.June quarter earnings were impressive, and a number of companies succeeded to beat consensus estimates, which offered comfort to the market, he noted.The sharp improvement in key economic indicators like GST collection and auto sales volume indicate
sustainable rebound in corporate earnings in subsequent quarters. This should aid the market to sustain premium valuations, he added. While concerns over global growth due to the recent rise in delta variants of coronavirus cases in different parts of the world continues to persist, he believes that the underlying strength.
Oil pens the week with decline on sustained Delta concerns Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. Anthony Fauci, US President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, said that the country was prepared to distribute a third shot of vaccine should that be needed. Agency News: New Delhi
Agency News: New Delhi The wholesale inflation across the country eased to 11.16 per cent in July, the data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry showed.The wholesale price index (WPI) grew 12.07 per cent during the month of June, while the WPI for May was revised to 13.11 per
cent from 12.94 per cent, the data showed. The WPI in July 2020 was at (-)0.25 per cent. “The high rate of inflation in July 2021 is primarily due to low base effect and rise in prices of crude petroleum & natural gas; mineral oils; manufactured products like basic metals; food products; textiles; chemicals and chemical products.
The wholesale inflation across the Oil dropped for a third straight day as the continued spread of the delta coronavirus variant hurt prospects for global demand just as drilling data from the US pointed to increased activity.West Texas Intermediate fell 1.4% after a 0.9% loss on Friday. In Asia,
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Noted screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar says filmmakers today use songs in movies as a source of revenue and not as a narrative tool. Akhtar, who has penned lyrics for some of Hindi cinema’s biggest soundtracks, right from “Silsila” (1981) to “Gully Boy” (2019), said fast-paced storytelling in films has directly impacted the tradition of songs. “The tempo of films has increased, the tempo of life has increased, so the tempo of the music has increased... A word can only be appreciated.
Pawandeep Rajan, Indian Idol 12 winner, says he ‘was not feeling very great’ after bagging the trophy
Vinesh Phogat refutes two WFI charges; admits not wearing jersey was unintended error Agency News: Mumbai
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cases were at or near records in Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. Anthony Fauci, US President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, said that the country was prepared to distribute a third shot of vaccine should that be needed. After soaring in the first half, crude oil’s rally has started to fray since mid-July. The spread of delta, including in key consumer China, has
undermined the outlook for consumption as restrictions on mobility are reintroduced. At the same time, OPEC+ has proceeded with plans to gradually increase production, rolling back the supply curbs it imposed in the early days of the pandemic. There are signs US shale producers are ramping up activities.
Pawandeep Rajan was declared the winner of Indian Idol 12 late on Sunday night. While his fans rejoiced, the singer, in an interview after his win, confessed he wasn’t feeling great about winning since he felt everyone deserved to win. The Uttarakhand-based singer was among the six finalists on the singing reality show. While Pawandeep Rajan won Indian Idol 12, his fellow contestants Arunita Kanjilal and Sayli Kamble were declared runnersup. Speaking with a leading daily, Pawandeep said, “I did not think much during the final moments. There was only one
thing in my mind that whoever wins the show, the trophy will come to one of the friends. Because we all are one big family. In fact, when I got the trophy I was not feeling very great because all of us were
‘One call can change your life forever’: Manoj Bajpayee opens up about his latest release, Dial 100 He also talks about experimenting with different genres and exploring the OTT space Agency News: Mumbai If there is an actor in Bollywood today who is sweeping most of the OTT content as a protagonist, it has to be Manoj Bajpayee. The National Award-winning actor knows no boundaries and is a powerhouse of talent. Twentythree-years back, we loved him in Satya, and we love him even more in The Family Man and Ray today. His diary is brimming with movies and web series. Over a month ago, we spoke to the actor about his popular web series, The Family Man 2, and here we are again, in conversation with him about his latest release, Dial 100. Dial 100, which is streaming on Zee5, is getting mixed reviews. Critics and audience are not shying away to state that Manoj is shouldering the entire movie with his stellar performance,
deserving. We all have planned to work together in future and we will be in contact with each other even after the show.” “Yes, my family was here. A few of my friends also visited and they all were happy and excited.
Dia Mirza shares glimpse of son Avyaan waving tricolour flag, says ‘May you always be Azaad’
Agency News: Mumbai despite sharing the screen space with versatile actresses like Neena Gupta and Sakshi Tanwar. “This has come after over two decades of a rollercoaster ride. I have worked continuously with many failures and criticism as well. I am thankful for this time and fame,” Manoj puts a pause to our curiosity, and attributes the fame to his films and now to the OTT. If there is an actor in Bollywood today who is sweeping most of the OTT content as a protagonist, it has to be Manoj Bajpayee. The National Award-winning actor knows no boundaries and is a powerhouse of talent. Twenty-three-years back, we loved him in Satya, and we love him even more in The Family Man and Ray today. His diary is brimming with movies and web series.
Dia Mirza hopes for nothing but freedom for her son Avyaan on Independence Day. The actor shared a rare picture of her son on Instagram along with her message for him. While Dia opted to keep his face hidden from the camera, Avyaan’s little hands holding on to the flag were visible in the latest post. Sharing the picture, Dia wrote, “May you always be Azaad Avyaan.” The picture received love from many, including Priyanka Chopra. The actor posted a heart and an emoji of the charm that is believed to protect someone from the evil eye. Lara Dutta Bhupathi and Tahira Kashyap Khurrana also dropped heart emojis. Bhumi Pednekar commented, “Awwww.
‘People don’t know the real me’: Shamita Shetty breaks down as she talks about living under sister Shilpa Shetty’s shadow Agency News: Mumbai Bollywood actress Shamita Shetty, who is currently serving as a contestant on the reality show “Bigg Boss OTT” recently opened up on living under her superstar sister Shilpa Shetty’s shadow.Shamita had a roaring start in Bollywood with the multi-starrer blockbuster “Mohabbatein” in 2000. She was then seen in films such as “Cash”, “Zeher”, “Fareb” and “Bewafaa” among others. Two decades later, she was seen in the web series “Black Widows”, which was released in 2020. Bollywood actress Shamita Shetty, who is currently serving as a contestant on the reality show “Bigg Boss OTT” recently opened up on living under her superstar sister Shilpa Shetty’s shadow.Shamita had a roaring start in Bollywood with the multi-starrer blockbuster “Mohabbatein” in 2000. She was then seen in films such as “Cash”, “Zeher”, “Fareb” and “Bewafaa” among others. Two decades later, she was seen in the web series “Black Widows”, which was released in 2020. During the first “Sunday Ka Vaar” episode Karan.
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40 Fresh E-buses added to Ahmedabad BRTS Janmarg Fleet
Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad 40 electric buses have been addedto operate under the existing BRTS scheme
by Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd (AJL) on August 15.This is the Second batch of JBM ECO_LIFE buses that have been inducted in adidtion
to the previous 50 buses that were rolled out in May 2021. A zero Emission Vehicle, according to the company saves around 1000
equivalent tons of carbon dioxide and 350,000 litres of diesel over 10 years of operation. the buses are powered by fast charging lithium ion batteries, can upto 250 kms. per day with opportunity charging, depending on the city’s traffic conditions. thses buses are equipped with features like real time passenger information System, Panic Buttons for emergency, Automatic Bus Vehicle Location System, CCTV Cameras, Public address system, Stop request Buttons to name a few.
Ins Valsura Conducts Outreach On 15th August 15 children Programe At Moda Village were born together, celebrated with the national anthem
Pooja Hegde’s airport look was super chic.
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The plight of rain-fed farmers is dire, with less than 35% water in the state demo Rainy weather is forecast in the state from August 17. At present we have no choice but to wait for the rains. Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Gujarat farmers waiting for rain are in big trouble in the state. Earlier, the state government had said that water would be provided from the dam for irrigation but now less than 35 per cent water is left in the dam due to rains. Then water will be kept for drinking first. So it will not be
possible to provide water to farmers for irrigation. After which the farmer is very worried. If there is no good rain in the state in the near future, it will be the turn of the general public along with the farmers to suffer. The meteorological department has forecast that the state
will get rainy weather from August 17, i.e. tomorrow. At present we have no choice but to wait for the rains. The rains have receded since the last week of July. This has made farmers worried about their crops. Then Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, while talking to farmers about irrigation water, said that the state has received less rainfall this year. Farming will depend on monsoon water only Irrigation water cannot be provided, as all the demos in the state have up to 30% water. So that the water of the demo cannot be given for irrigation, it is not possible to give irrigation water only for the reserve quantity of drinking water.
General Manager, Western Railway Hoisted The National Flag On 75Th Independence Day & Extended His Greetings To Fellow Railwaymen
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Azads of Vadodara chose ‘Freedom’ as their identity While modern thinkers would dismiss the bard’s ‘What’s in a name?’ dialogue as cliched, a name, more particularly a surname in India, is the ‘be all’ of individual identity. Dignity, literally resides in the clan badge that is worn across sleeves with a vehemence. And if it reads anything like ‘Azad’, it’s definitely a stamp of being ‘part of freedom fighters’ lineage’. Welcome to Vadodara, where over seven decades ago, a couple of freedom fighters from the Banyan City had given up their filial surnames to adopt ‘Azad’ or ‘the unfettered’ as part of their identity, while choosing to devote their lives to the cause of freeing the country from British bondage
Fire breaks out at Ajanta clock manufacturing facility in Morbi A major fire broke out in clock manufacturing giant Ajanta Oreva group’s manufacturing facility on Morbi highway on Sunday early morning.A team of Rajkot and Morbi fire department was deployed but the firecould not be doused after eight hours of constant efforts. No casualties has been reported yet. According to the fire department, a fire broke out in the molding and paint department of the company at 4am. The primary reason for the fire is believed to be a short circuit. According to sources, the fire engulfed the entire building within minutes and smoke was seen billowing from far away. Thereare five fighters engaged in dousing the fire
In Ahmedabad, Sagira befriended a stranger on Instagram In the age of social media, many boys and girls make friends with each other (boy-girl friendship on social media) and later it is their turn to repent. A similar incident has happened in Ahmedabad city news. One Sagira came in contact with a boy via Instagram and later started talking through a video call. After recording the video call, the accused blackmailed Sagira and took her to a hotel room (minor girl blackmailing). Where she was raped not once but three times. The accused later uncovered the whole matter by sending nasty text messages to Sagira’s uncle and eventually the police arrested.
Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Moda village was reconstructed by the Indian Navy after the massive earthquake of 2001. Indian Navy Ship (INS) Valsura has played a significant role in rehabilitation and social engineering in Moda village. The bond between the Indiian Navy and Moda village has only become stronger in the past 20 years. Since its inauguration in 2001, INS Valsura has been closely associated with the
Zee TV creates a World Record for the Tallest Fan Photo Installation of Radhe Agency News: Mumbai In the run-up to the much-awaited world television premiere of ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’ this Independence Day, Zee TV provided each SalmanKhan fan across the country a once-in-alifetime opportunity to express their undying love fortheir idol. With the idea of creating a firstof-its-kind fan-sourced photo mosaic depictingSalman Khan as Radhe announced on Zee TV&social media and through the channel& PRmachinery, Zee TV saw a deluge of fans sending in their selfies to complete the gigantic fan installation. Their enthusiastic participation not only depicted the sheer love for their one andonly Bhai, but also enabled the channel to create a rather interesting World Record. With thousands of colour coded images.
development of the village and has conducted various health camps and provisioned various amenities for the welfare of the village besides setting up the Bal Niketan in 2006. INS Valsura has recently renovated the Bal Niketan and set up a new play area with swings for the children. This was inaugurated by Mrs Sapna Chawla, President, Navy Wives Welfare Association (NWWA), Sothern Region on 15 August 2021 to commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. In addition, fans, medical kits, saplings, stationery items, ration and a Smart TV were gifted to the village to mark the 75th years of Independence.
Agency News: Surat A unique celebration of Independence Day has taken place in Surat. The celebration is not by waving the national flag but by singing the national anthem in front of the newborn (15 Child Born on 15th August in Surat). The reason for this celebration is also unique. These newborns are born today. On 15th August, Independence Day, 15 babies were born simultaneously in a hospital in Surat. This
astonishing fact has sparked discussion in the state including Surat. August 15th is celebrated all over the country. A different kind of celebration was held on 15th August at the hospital in Surat. Couples who are not having children with the help of this IVF (15 Kids Born with IVF) Trinity Hospital at Lal Darwaza in Surat gave birth to about 15 children Of the 15 babies born by the modern method, about 50% were born Baby Boys and 50% Baby Girls.
Gujarat Ncc Directorate Launches “Ncc Vriksha Ropan Abhiyan” Under 6Th Phase Of Campaign #Ekmaisaukeliye Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Gujarat NCC Directorate has undertaken ‘NCC Vriksha Ropan Abhiyan’ from 14 August 2021 as part of Phase 6 of #EkMaiSauKeLiye Campaign. The commencement of Phase 6 coincides with the 72nd Van Mahotsav which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Vijay Rupani at Umargaon, Valsad district by planting a sapling. The event was also attended by Brigadier DS Rawat, Group Commander, Vadodara Group and NCC cadets. In the inaugural program, NCC cadets have planted saplings at each District HQ. Major General Arvind Kapoor, Additional Director General,
NCC Gujarat, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu informed that NCC Vriksha Ropan Abhiyan will continue till each NCC cadet has planted atleast 5 saplings across the 251 Talukas in coordination with the Forest Department of Gujarat in all the 33 districts of Gujarat. He further stated that Tree plantation is an
important part of Social Service and Community Development responsibility of the NCC cadets. By this action, the cadets will also reiterate their commitments towards safeguarding the environment and contributing towards a cleaner and greener environment for the present and future generations.
Sainik School Balachadi, Jamnagar Celebrates 75Th Independence Day Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Sainik School Balachadi, Jamnagar celebrated 75th Independence Day in its school campus. Air Commodore (Retd) Surendra Singh Tyagi, VM, the Chief Guest on this occasion, laid wreath on the Shourya Stambh, the war memorial of martyrs and hoisted Tricolor. The event in the line of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ started with the welcome address given by the Principal, Group Captain Ravinder Singh where he informed gathering that the Chief Guest also holds the record of maximum hours of flying MIG-21. Cadet Krish Ninama
and Cadet Vatsal Gambhava delivered speeches in Hindi and English respectively while Cadet Devansh Yadav and Cadet Sukaksh Bajpayee presented a skit on the importance of career in Armed Forces. On this occasion, a Virtual Investiture Ceremony for the academic session 2021-22 was held
gracefully through online mode. Cadets were nominated for various School Appointments and House Captains on the basis of holistic qualities which include punctuality, discipline, moral values, academics, games & sports, positive attitude, leadership qualities so on and so forth, so that they can be role models to their fellow schoolmates.
The Chief Guest during his address wished everyone a very Happy 75th Independence Day and congratulated the newly appointed cadets. He told about the importance of Armed Forces in the Independence of India. He said Armed Forces give us a feeling of self-pride, sense of live and happiness which we can inculcate in others. He advised everyone to make this nation best in the world. To give the occasion an apt tribute, the Chief Guest unveiled the ‘Soil of Sacrifice’ - the sacred soil of Chandan Post (Kargil), where Captain Nilesh Soni, an alumnus of Sainik School Balachadi attained martyrdom.
Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad The 75th Independence Day of our beloved nation was celebrated on Western Railway with the National Flag hoisted by Shri Alok Kansal - General Manager of Western Railway. On this august occasion, he inspected the ceremonial parade of RPF and extended his greetings to all Railwaymen and their families. Smt. Tanuja Kansal - President of WRWWO alongwith executive committee members, Principal Heads of Departments, Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Central Division and senior railway officials were also present on this occasion. At the outset, Shri P C Sinha – IG cum Principal Chief Security Commissioner of Western Railway welcomed the General Manager on his arrival. According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur - Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Shri Kansal in his Independence Day
address enumerated the various achievements accomplished by Western Railway recently. In his address, GM Shri Kansal stated that to serve the nation first even during the toughest challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, Western Railway has ensured that national interest should always be in our foremost thinking by following the good thought of “RASHTRA PRATHAM, SARVADA PRATHAM” and in this regard, we should always ignore our individual benefits. Shri Kansal stated that the year 2021 started on a bright note with the inauguration of the prestigious Dabhoi – Chandod – Kevadiya rail line project. Later, in the last month, history was created again when Hon’ble Prime Minister dedicated to the nation several major projects such as the redeveloped Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station, the newly electrified Surendranagar – Pipavav section, Mahesana – Varetha gauge converted cum electrified rail line alongwith
Indian Coast Guard Commemorates Independence Day At Remote Islands
redeveloped Vadnagar station. GM Shri Kansal in his speech emphasized upon the concept of “ANTYODAYA” & said that inspite of toughest challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, Western Railway has always given priority to serve the last person in society value chain. He said that in continuation to serve the marginalised customers of the society, Western Railway has played a pivotal role by successfully running 1234 Shramik special trains last year for carrying more than 18.50 lakh labourers to their hometowns. He emphasized that toilets in general coach & at small stations should be as good as bigger stations. He said that this year has been a momentous year and Western Railway has scaled new heights in many spheres. The primary objective of Western Railway is to ensure safe & secure travel to passengers and no stone is left unturned to achieve it. In order to face the challenges posed by heavy rainfall.
In Ahmedabad E-cycle made to run fast with the battery in the mobile
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Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Indian Coast Guard hoisted national flag at eleven different islands across Gujarat to evoke feeling of nationalism and continue to generate patriotic fervor among the general public as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75 years of Independence.
The local community participated in the event with equal vigor. The hoisting of national flag by Coast Guard men in uniform at all remotely accessible sites is in sync with Coast Guard ethos and motto ‘We Protect’. This is a befitting tribute to brave hearts who have made countless sacrifices safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation.
Due to the rising price of petrol and diesel, people are now turning to alternative sources of petrol and diesel. At the same time, the demand for bicycles is increasing again. Automobile students of Indus University have done E Bicycle Innovate in Teva. The peculiarity of this e-bicycle is that its design has also been prepared by the students. The same lithium battery used in mobile bettry is used in this e-bicycle. Which runs at a speed of 35 per hour.