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Afghanistan crisis: Protest against Taliban banner turns violent in Jalalabad; two dead, dozen injured
Kabul, Afghanistan-Taliban crisis: Video on social media showed the crowd at the city’s Pashtunistan Square dispersing as the sound of gunshots rang in the background. Agency News: New Delhi At least two people were killed and a dozen wounded after shots were fired at the protest against the removal of the Afghan flag by the Taliban in the eastern city of Jalalabad, reported Al Jazeera. Amid efforts by the Taliban to set up a government, a Taliban commander and senior leader of the Haqqani Network militant
group, Anas Haqqani, met former Afghan President Hamid Karzai for talks on Wednesday. According to Reuters, Karzai was accompanied by the old government’s main peace envoy, Abdullah Abdullah, in the meeting, said the Taliban official, who declined to be identified. Meanwhile, at Kabul airport, the evacuation of diplomats and civilians from Afghanistan on military flights
Cabinet nod for ₹11,040cr scheme to boost oil palm farming
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Sedition Case Against Samajwadi Party MP Over Taliban Remarks A sedition case has been filed against a Samajwadi Party MP and two others in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district over remarks that seem to compare the Taliban to India’s freedom fighters “A case was registered late last night against Shafiqur Rahman Barq and two others for provocative comments about the Taliban. The complainant said the Taliban was compared to Indian freedom fighters and their victory was celebrated,” Charkhesh Mishra, the Superintendent of Police in Chambhal district, said in a video statement released The Taliban is a terrorist organisation as per the Indian government and this (the alleged remarks) can be counted as sedition. We have filed a FIR (first information report),” he added.
The decision comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the new Central scheme on August 15 during his Independence Day speech at Red Fort Agency News: New Delhi To encourage palm oil production in India and decrease its import, the Centre has approved a plan named National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Wednesday, adding that the government has earmarked ₹11,040 crore for the plan. North Eastern Regional Agriculture Market Corporation Limited will also be getting a revival package of ₹70.45 crore. The decision comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the new Central scheme on August 15 during his
Independence Day speech at Red Fort. “India is dependent on imports of edible oil… we import edible oil in large quantities, 56% of which is palm oil… It has been seen that India can cultivate around 2,800,000 hectares of land for palm oil trees, especially in the northeast region, where over 900,000 hectares is feasible for such cultivation,” he said. Tomar was speaking at a press briefing in the national Capital; he was accompanied by information and broadcasting minister Anurag Singh Thakur.Tomar said the new scheme aims to cover palm oil tress in an additional area of 650,000 hectares by 2025-26 and thereby reaching the target of 1 million hectares.With this, the domestic production of crude palm oil.
Taliban delegation meets Hamid Karzai, gives assurance of security
Agency News: Kabul A delegation of the Taliban, led by Anas Haqqani, met former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and others and assured them of security. Karzai has stayed back in the country, appealing to people to stay calm as he and other political leaders continue their efforts to resolve issues peacefully. When the insurgents entered Kabul, Karzai had appealed to them and the government sources to protect the people while asking the latter to stay in their homes
airport. About 5,000 diplomats, security staff, aid workers and Afghans have been evacuated from the capital Kabul in the last 24 hours, a Western official told Reuters on Wednesday. The evacuations by military flights will continue around the clock, he said, adding that clearing the chaos outside the airport was a challenge. In Kabul, groups of Taliban fighters carrying long guns patrolled a well-to-
and remain calm. President Ashraf Ghani had already fled the country with his core team, much to the shock of the people and the negotiating teams. On Wednesday, Anas Haqqani, who is the younger brother of Sirajuddin, the chief of the Haqqani network. During the meeting with Karzai, Abdullah Abdullah and others, Anas assured them of security. The Taliban have announced public amnesty for all former officials and government officials. Hence, they said, no one should leave the country.
do neighborhood that is home to many embassies as well as mansions of the Afghan elite on Wednesday. According to
the Associated Press, residents say groups of armed men have been going door to door inquiring.
Covid vaccine for children in India by September : ICMR-NIV director Agency News: New Delhi
Post-Covid customer behaviour is more conservative, says Mansi Gupta As Maharashtra takes measured steps to unlock amid fears over Delta variant, malls across the state have decided to shut down again over the requirement of fully vaccinated staff. The Shopping Centres Association of India, however, has urged the Uddhav Thackeray government to consider opening the malls if the staff has “received one dose”.“In light of the modified guidelines issued by the government of Maharashtra on 16 August 2021, restraining mall staff from returning to workplace unless they are vaccinated with two doses with a gap 14 days after the second dose, it is unfortunate that malls across the state have decided.
gathered momentum today. However, thousands of Afghans continue to race to the airport and borders to flee the country. The United States said that the Taliban has agreed to allow “safe passage” from Afghanistan for civilians struggling to join a US-directed airlift after reports emerged of some civilians “being turned away or pushed back or even beaten” as they tried to reach the international
India is likely to have an indigenous Covid-19 vaccine for children by September, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)’s National Institute of Virology (Pune) director Priya Abraham has said amid the ongoing phase II and III trials of Covaxin for the 2-18 age group. “Hopefully, the results (of the trials) are going to be available very soon. The results will be presented to the regulators. So, by September or just after it, we may have Covid-19 vaccines for children,” Abraham said in an interview to India
“Hopefully, the results (of the trials) are going to be available very soon. The results will be presented to the regulators. So, by September or just after it, we may have Covid-19 vaccines for children,” Science, an OTT channel of the science and technology department. ICMR and Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech co-developed Covaxin, India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine. Covaxin is one of the three vaccines being administered in India under the national Covid-19 immunisation programme. The other two are Serum Institute of India’s
Covishield, and the Russian Sputnik V. The Drugs Controller General of India approved Covaxin for emergency use in the country in January. Another Covid-19 vaccine that, if approved, can be administered to children is Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D. The application for the grant of emergency use authorisation for it is pending before the controller.
21 Indians among passengers on France’s first evacuation flight from Kabul Emmanuel Lenain, the French ambassador to India, informed that these were the elite Gurkha troops who were guarding his country’s embassy in the Afghan capital. Agency News: New Delhi Twenty-one Indian nationals were among passengers who boarded France’s first evacuation flight out of Kabul which took off on Tuesday, Emmanuel Lenain, the French ambassador to India, said in a tweet on Wednesday. The Indian passengers, Lenain
in Paris from Kabul via the United Arab Emirates. Once again, with courage and a sense of duty, our soldiers and diplomats are mobilising to protect people,” a rough translation of Macron’s tweet, posted in French, read.
said, were the “elite” Gurkha soldiers. “The first French evacuation flight from Kabul yesterday included 21 Indian nationals: the elite Gurkhas who were ensuring the security of the French embassy. As discussed in call between ministers Jean-Yves Le Drian and S Jaishankar, France coordinated actively with India on Afghanistan, especially at the United Nations Security
Council,” Lenain posted on his official Twitter account, tagging the French and Indian external affairs ministers. The French ambassador was responding to a tweet by president Emmanuel Macron, which informed about the arrival in Paris of the country’s first evacuation flight from the Afghan capital. “The first flight with French and foreign nationals has just arrived
court said, “Do not do tokenism. Why do you need the judiciary to pass orders every time?”The apex court’s bench of Justice SK Kaul and Justice Hrishikesh Roy said, “You are compelling the judiciary to keep on granting orders. It is better that you (Army) structure it than inviting court orders. We are permitting the girls who have approached the court to sit for the NDA examination.The Indian Army was lambasted by the apex court bench over “continued gender discrimination” against women
candidates. It said that while the Indian Navy and Air Force have already made provisions, the Indian Army still lags behind. Justice Kaul further asked, “Does the NDA not feed people to the same 10 streams where women are allowed? You have not given Permanent Commission, you didn’t even give it in law and other streams till the Supreme Court stepped in.” Notably, men recruited through the NDA exam are presently granted permanent commission in India’s armed forces.
Supreme Court allows women to take NDA exam, rebukes Army for gender discrimination
The Supreme Court Wednesday passed an interim order allowing women to appear for the entrance exam to the National Defence Academy scheduled for September 5. It pulled up the Indian Army for its discriminatory policies and questioned why ‘coeducation’ was a problem.The order was passed by a bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy, who were hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the Centre’s policy of not permitting female candidates to appear for the NDA and Naval Academy Examination. The apex court clarified that the results of the examination will be subject to the final judgement in the petition. It also directed the UPSC to issue a corrigendum notification and “give due publicity so that intent of the order is translated into effect”.
Southwest monsoon set to revive in north India from August 19, says IMD After a gap of nearly two weeks, the Southwest Monsoon is set to revive in north India from August 19, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.The IMD said scattered to fairly widespread rainfall activity with isolated heavy falls are very likely over east Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand from August 19 to 21. Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and west UP are likely to witness rainfall activity from August 20-21. Isolated heavy to very heavy falls are also very likely over Uttarakhand on August 19 and 20. Fairly widespread rainfall activity with isolated.
SC allows women to sit for NDA exam, criticises Army Agency News: New Delhi The Supreme Court has criticised the Indian Army for not allowing women candidates in the National Defence Academy (NDA), Sainik Schools and other military institutions, terming it as “regressive mindset”.The court, in an interim order, also allowed the girls who had approached it to sit in the NDA exam scheduled on September 5. While criticising the Army for not providing equal opportunities to women, the
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SUNVILLA SAMACHAR Modi’s Last Ditch Effort To Stall Investigation Into Pegasus Scandal
The next ten days are going to be extremely crucial for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government as the Supreme Court on Tuesday served a notice to the Modi government telling it in clear words that it will hear the Pegasus snooping case in whichpetitioners have sought an independent inquiry into the allegations that the government usedIsraelibased Pegasus spyware to snoop on citizens.The reluctance of the government to accede to the court monitored inquiry was evident fromthe mood of the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who stood firm by his two-page affidavitdenying “all and any” allegations. Mehta said any revelation about any software allegedly used by government to counter terrorism would compromise national security.Unfortunately the government was unwilling to relent notwithstanding the fact that the courtmade it clear that “none of us want to compromise the defence of the nation... but there arecitizens, some of them persons of eminence, who have complained of hacking of their phones”. The apex court has been seeking Modi government’s response on the petitions seeking a court-monitored inquiry into the matter. But so far it has been evading it though it was caught on wrong side on some occasion. On August 9 the defence ministry informed the Parliament that it had not entered into anykind of sale or purchase relation with the NSO in the matter of Pegasus. In sharp contrast to its stand in Parliament the Modi government today refused to share any information. It obviously implied that the government was pursuing to divergent line. While the Supreme Court is busy pursuing the issue cautiously the government has adopted a stubborn attitude and in the process getting exposed. In Parliament the government had described the opposition demand for debate and inquiry as a conspiracy against the Modi government. While France, Morocco and Israel have ordered for inquiry into the scandal, Modigovernment refused to have any inquiry.Even on Tuesday the government refused to give fresh additional affidavit as according to it submission of any fresh affidavit was related to the national security. The most surprising has been government’s offer to have it investigated by a group of experts. Astonishingly itwould not jeopardise the national security. The government outside the house continued tomaintain an ambivalent stand. Last month, there were reports in the media that said that thecentral government allegedly got the Israeli spyware Pegasus to spy on politicians, activists,and journalists. As on previous occasion the Modi government tried to club the Pegasus issue with nationalism by saying that national security was involved in it. The government desperately tried to evade the basic question whether it has ordered Pegasus surveillance though the The next ten days are going to be extremely crucial for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government as the Supreme Court on Tuesday served a notice to the Modigovernment telling it in clear words that it will hear the Pegasus snooping case in whichpetitioners have sought an independent inquiry into the allegations that the government usedIsraeli-based Pegasus spyware to snoop on citizens. The reluctance of the government to accede to the court monitored inquiry was evident fromthe mood of the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who stood firm by his two-page affidavitdenying “all and any” allegations. Mehta said any revelation about any software allegedlyused by government to counter terrorism would compromise national security.Unfortunately the government was unwilling to relent notwithstanding the fact that the courtmade it clear that “none of us want to compromise the defence of the nation... but there are citizens, some of them persons of eminence, who have complained of hacking of theirphones”.The apex court has been seeking Modi government’s response on the petitions seeking acourt-monitored inquiry into the matter. But so far it has been evading it though it wascaught on wrong side on some occasion. On August 9 the defence ministry informed the Parliament that it had not entered into anykind of sale or purchase relation with the NSO in the matter of Pegasus. In sharp contrast toits stand in Parliament - Kapilkumar M. Hirpara the Modi government.
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Sunanda Pushkar case: Shashi Tharoor cleared of charges by Delhi court Pushkar was found dead in a hotel suite in the city on the night of January 17, 2014, following which the police charged Tharoor with abetment to suicide, among other charges
Agency News: New Delhi A Delhi court on Wednesday dropped all charges against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in connection with the alleged abetment of suicide by his wife Sunanda Pushkar in
2014. Giving Tharoor a clean chit, special judge Geetanjali Goel said, “The accused is discharged.” A detailed order is awaited. Thanking the judge, Tharoor said, “It has been seven and half years of absolute torture.” Pushkar was found dead in a hotel suite in the city on the night of January
17, 2014, following which the police charged Tharoor with abetment to suicide, among other charges. Tharoor consistently denied all charges, calling them “preposterous and motivated”. Senior advocate Vikas Pahwa, appearing for Tharoor, argued that no case of abetment to suicide is made out against his client as Pushkar could not have died by suicide. Pahwa told the court that doctors have not been able to ascertain the cause of death or establish whether Pushkar had indeed died by suicide and, hence, the case of abetment to suicide against Tharoor was nothing but “a figment of imagination of the police”. Tharoor, a former Union minister, who is currently on bail in the case.
Bypoll to Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu on September 13 Given its numerical strength in the assembly, the DMK-led ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu is set to bag the seat which fell vacant following the demise of AIADMK member A Mohammedjan (72) on March 23 this year. Agency News: New Delhi The by-election to fill up a vacant seat in Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu will be held on September 13, the Election
Govt telling SC it can’t divulge its info is public confession that spyware was used: Chidambaram The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that divulging information on whether the country uses spyware like Pegasus or not would involve national security aspect as enemies of the nation or those indulging in terror activities would change or modulate their software. Agency News: New Delhi Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the solicitor general telling the Supreme Court that the government has information which he cannot divulge in
Tata Motors unveils its second EV for personal segment Agency News: Mumbai Following the stupendous success of the Nexon EV, which today commands a nearly 70% share in the burgeoning Indian EV market, Tata Motors is now gearing up to launch its second EV offering for the personal segment - the all-new Tigor EV. The Company today unveiled the EV avatar of its Electric Sedan in the signature Teal Blue colour. Powered by its well-proven state– of-the-art high voltage electric architecture – Ziptron, the Tigor EV has been developed based on three pillars of Technology, Comfort and Safety.
public by way of an affidavit is a “confession” that softwarespyware was used, and sought to know if it was Pegasus and for what purpose it was used. The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that divulging information on whether the
country uses spyware like Pegasus or not would involve national security aspect as enemies of the nation or those indulging in terror activities would change or modulate their software. Reacting to the development, Chidambaram
Coronavirus: India reports 35,178 new Covid-19 cases, 440 deaths Agency News: New Delhi
India on Tuesday reported 35,178 new Covid-19 cases and 440 deaths, as per the Union Health Ministry. With this, the total number of infections in the country rose to 3,22,85,857, while fatalities reached 4,32,519. There are 3.67 lakh active cases in the country at present and 3,14,85,923 people have recovered from the disease. Out of the new cases, Kerala reported 21,613 new cases and 127 deaths while Maharashtra
There are 3.67 lakh active cases in the country at present and 3,14,85,923 people have recovered from the disease. reported 130 deaths. The health ministry said as many as 56.06 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far. In other news, a study among healthcare workers in Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram
High Court Allows Abortion Of 23-Week Healthy Foetus Over Domestic Violence The panel held that while her foetus was healthy and had no abnormalities, the woman had undergone much mental trauma and continuation of the pregnancy would add to such trauma. Agency News: Mumbai
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said, “SG tells SC that the government has information which he cannot divulge in public by way of affidavit. That is a confession that software-spyware was used. For what, we do not know.” “We want to know if that spyware-software was called Pegasus and for what purpose was it used,” the former home minister said in a series of tweets.If the government answers these two questions, the remaining questions will answer themselves in due course, Chidambaram said. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing.
The Bombay High Court has allowed a woman to abort her 23-week-old healthy foetus, while observing that domestic violence has an effect on a woman’s mental health and the same can be a valid ground for medically terminating her pregnancy. The judgement was passed by a bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Madhav Jamdar on August 3 and a copy of
it was made available on Tuesday. The High Court in its order also referred to the reproductive rights of women, as envisaged by the WHO. The 22-year-old woman, a victim of domestic violence, had been examined by a panel of experts at the staterun JJ Hospital in Mumbai. The panel held that while her foetus was healthy and had no abnormalities, the woman had undergone much mental trauma and continuation of the pregnancy would add to such trauma.In her plea, the woman told the high court that she and her husband were getting divorced and she did not wish to continue with the pregnancy.The current Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act does not permit termination of a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks, unless it poses health risks for the foetus and the mother. However, various apellatte courts as well as the Bombay High Court have batted.
Hospital has reported that a single vaccine dose does not offer any significant protection against symptomatic infections, or moderate or severe Covid-19 disease. The study, conducted between March 1 and May 31 among 4,276 employees of the hospital by a team led by Dr Ruma Satwik, found that there was no significant difference in the incidence of symptomatic or severe infections among those who had received only one dose of the vaccine and those who were not yet vaccinated.
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Commission said on Tuesday. The seat fell vacant following the demise of AIADMK member A Mohammedjan (72) on March 23 this year following a heart attack. Given its numerical strength in the assembly, the DMK-led ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu is set to bag the seat. The ruling coalition is likely to leave the seat for the Congress to put up its candidate following an assurance given by DMK supremo and chief minister M K Stalin, sources said. The sources said the Congress is considering whether to field a leader.
Agency News: New Delhi The Centre will provide a financial package of ₹ 1,353 crore to the Northeastern states to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Tuesday. Reviewing the COVID-19 situation with the health ministers and senior officials of all the Northeastern states here, Mr Mandaviya said the fund
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said the central government will make all efforts, like it did in the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’, to bring back Indian citizens from Afghanistan, which has witnessed re-emergence of the militant group Taliban.The Vande Bharat Mission was carried out last year to bring back Indians stranded in foreign countries after the suspension of regular international flights following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.“The Indian government will bring its citizens back to their homes from Afghanistan, like we did in the Vande Bharat Mission, through Air India and the Indian Air Force (IAF) planes, whichever way is possible,” Scindia told reporters late Tuesday night in Madhya Pradesh’s Shajapur.
‘Release caged parrot’: Madras HC asks Centre to make CBI autonomous Recommending that the CBI should only be accountable to Parliament, a twojudge bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and B Pugalendhi said: “This order is an attempt to release the “Caged Parrot (CBI).” Agency News: New Delhi Issuing a slew of directions to improve the functioning of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday observed that the agency should be made an independent statutory body like the Election Commission
or Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Bar & Bench reported.Recommending that the CBI should only be accountable to Parliament, a two-judge bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and B Pugalendhi said: “This order is an attempt to release the “Caged Parrot (CBI).” The Supreme Court had also described the agency as a “caged parrot” during a hearing of the Coalfield allocation cases in 2013.
Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti’s Siddhaanth Vir Surryanvanshi decides to go on a social media detox Agency News: Mumbai Zee TVs Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti has been entertaining its audience throughits interesting storyline revolving around the innocent world of two adorable kids(Rishi and Roli) who have teamed up to bring back their parents Shubra (NehaMarda) and Kuldeep (Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi) together to complete their ‘happyfamily’. While the show has been well appreciated
Centre Announces ₹ 1,353 Crore Package For Northeast To Tackle Covid Pandemic “ The fund will also be utilised to speed up the vaccination drive by the states in the region,” Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya told a press conference.
Centre to make all efforts to bring back Indians from Afghanistan: Scindia
and the actors are putting theirbest foot forward to entertain the audience, the show's male lead Siddhaanth hassurprised one and all with his latest move. The TV star has decided to go on a social media detox and his reason will surely hit you hard!Everyone knows how Siddhaanth believes in staying fit and leading a peaceful life.While his recent fitness achievements really inspired many, his most recent decision will surely get a lot of people.
Shagun Pandey to play the lead role opposite Ashi Singh in Zee TV’s Meet Agency News: Mumbai
is being provided to purchase medicines, enhance oxygen supply, increase the number of beds at local and districtlevel hospitals. “ The fund will also be utilised to speed up the vaccination drive by the states in the region,” the Union minister told a press conference. An official release said that Mr Mandaviya announced a special package of ₹ 1,352.92 crore for the Northeastern states to strengthen their health infrastructure to fight the pandemic effectively. Out of the total amount, ₹ 812.46 crore will be given to Assam, ₹ 141.94 crore to Arunachal Pradesh, ₹ 93.02 crore to Tripura.
Zee TV has been a trend-setter in shaping television content over the past three decades. After introducing audiences to several relatable characters who have emerged as the country most sought-after dinner-table companions and their inspiring stories, the channel is all set to introduce another narrative that will shatter gender stereotypes. The narrative will make the audience question age old beliefs about what a young woman should or shouldn’t do. Zee TV’s next primetime drama let’s viewers in on the journey of a spirited young girl from Haryana – Meet, who contrary to popular perception that only a son can be a ghar ka chiraag, is the ghar ; chiraag for her family. Not only is she the sole breadwinner, but also breaks societal rule books of gender roles by serving as a delivery agent and generally being the in any and every situation that typically.
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Lewandowski leads Bayern Munich to German Super Cup win in Dortmund Lewandowski made the breakthrough before halftime when he surged through the middle to meet Serge Gnabry’s cross with a thumping header inside the left post. Agency News: Germany Robert Lewandowski scored twice for Bayern Munich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the German Super Cup and give coach Julian Nagelsmann his first win in charge on Tuesday. The Poland star, who scored a record 41 goals in the Bundesliga last season, opened the scoring
in the 41st minute and got the decisive third goal in the 74th after Marco Reus had pulled one back for Dortmund. Nagelsmann had endured a difficult start as Bayern had not won any of its four preseason friendlies and was held to a draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga’s opening game on Friday.“I’d like to start hoarding
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titles,” Nagelsmann said after claiming his first with his first win as Bayern coach. “My predecessor and the players, they collected a lot.” The Super Cup was preceded by a minute’s silence for former Bayern and West Germany great
‘Not scared of a little fight. If India push us, we push them back’: England head coach Chris Silverwood England head coach Chris Silverwood said they are not ‘scared of a fight’ and they would ‘push India back’ if they try to push them. Agency News: New Delhi The Virat Kohli-led Indian side may have got the better of England both with bat and ball and also on verbal duels but the hosts’ head coach Chris Silverwood is not ready
to let the intensity go down. Silverwood said England are not ‘scared of a fight’ and they would ‘push India back’ if they try to push them. “The one thing we’re not scared of is a little bit of a fight,” Silverwood said. “They push us, we push back, to me it creates great Test
Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya’s school renamed after him
cricket. We’re disappointed with the result, but what a Test match to watch. There has been a little bit of fire in there, emotion from two sets of proud players representing their country. I think it’s great, the guys are getting stuck into this fight and I’m enjoying it.”
Gerd Müller, though it quickly became a minute’s applause as Thomas Müller (no relation) held a jersey with Müller’s old No. 9. Müller, who was known as “Der Bomber” for his scoring prowess, died Sunday, aged 75.
To honour Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya, the Delhi government on Tuesday changed the name of Rajkiya Bal Vidyalaya in Adarsh Nagar, of which Dahiya is an alumnus, to Ravi Dahiya Bal Vidyalaya. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia felicitated wrestler Ravi Dahiya and said that “through his hard work, a student of Delhi government school.
Steve Smith set to play in IPL, Finch on track to recover in time for T20 World Cup Agency News: New Delhi The Virat Kohli-led Indian side may have got the better of England both with bat and ball and also on verbal duels but the hosts’ head coach Chris Silverwood is not ready to let the intensity go down. Silverwood said England are not ‘scared of a fight’ and they would ‘push India back’ if they try to push them. “The one thing we’re not scared of is a little bit of a fight,” Silverwood said. “They push us, we push back, to me it creates great Test cricket. We’re disappointed with the result, but what a Test match to watch. There
has been a little bit of fire in there, emotion from two sets of proud players representing their country. I think it’s great, the guys are getting stuck into this fight and I’m enjoying it.” The IPL, which had been suspended in May due to multiple COVID-19 cases in its bio-bubble, has since been rescheduled to complete the remaining games between September 19 and October 15 in the UAE, finishing just two days before the T20 World Cup which has also been relocated to the region from India. “It seems to be going really well. I know that he’s (Smith) been building up his batting time.
Sensex surges over 250 pts to scale 56K for first time; HDFC Bank up 2 per cent The 30-share index was trading 252.54 points or 0.40 per cent higher at its lifetime high of 56,044.81, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 66.75 points or 0.40 per cent to record 16,681.35. Agency News: New Delhi Equity benchmark Sensex on Wednesday jumped over 250 points to scale the 56,000-mark for the first time, tracking gains in index majors HDFC twins and Reliance Industries amid a positive trend in Asian peers. The 30-share index was trading 252.54 points or 0.40 per cent
higher at its lifetime high of 56,044.81, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 66.75 points or 0.40 per cent to record 16,681.35.HDFC Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 2 per cent, followed by UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, PowerGrid, L&T, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC.On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Kotak
Gold prices firm up, but still a long way away from record highs Agency News: New Delhi The prices of gold and silver firmed on Wednesday, as escalating concerns over the economic fallout from the spread of the coronavirus’ Delta variant dented sentiment towards riskier assets, lifting bullion’s appealOn MCX, both the precious metals saw their price go up, though gains were muted. Gold futures were up 0.2% to ₹47,374 per 10 gram while silver rates rose 0.37% to ₹63,462 per kg.Gold prices are on the path to recovery, but is still lower than last year’s high of ₹56,200 per 10 gram.In global markets, spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,791.67 per ounce, hovering below a more than one-week
high of 1,795.25 hit on Tuesday. Silver, meanwhile, rose 0.7% to $23.79 per ounce.“The elephant in the room is this Delta variant and whether it does materially affect the global recovery. In that situation, gold is likely to find more haven buying,” said Jeffrey Halley, a senior market analyst, Asia Pacific at OANDA. Another factor taking the shine off the upward trajectory of gold prices is the strengthening of dollar. After hitting a nine-month high against the euro in the previous session, the dollar held on to recent highs against other major currencies.Gold often competes with the dollar as a safe store of value during political and financial uncertainties, with a higher dollar.
Bank, Bajaj Auto and Infosys were among the laggards.In the previous session, Sensex settled 209.69 points or 0.38 per cent higher at a new closing record of 55,792.27, and Nifty rose
51.55 points or 0.31 per cent to a new closing high of 16,614.60. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital market as they offloaded shares worth ₹343.73 crore on
Rupee gains 5 paise against US dollar in early trade Agency News: New Delhi The rupee appreciated 6 paise to 74.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday as strong buying in domestic equities and weakness in American currency overseas strengthened investor sentiment.However, high crude prices in the international market and foreign capital outflows restricted the rupee rise, forex dealers said.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened strong at 74.30 against the dollar, then gained further ground to 74.29, a rise of 6 paise over its previous close.On Tuesday,
the rupee had settled at 74.35 against the US dollar.On the domestic equity market front, BSE Sensex was trading 281.31 points higher at a fresh all-time high of 56,073.58, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 76.80 points to record 16,691.40. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.04 per cent lower at 93.10. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.38 per cent to USD 69.29 per barrel. Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market on Tuesday as they offloaded shares worth Rs 343.73 crore, as per exchange data.
Tuesday, as per provisional exchange data. “Domestic equities look to be good as of now. Lifting of the partial ban by the RBI to issue fresh credit cards is likely to aid heavyweight HDFC Bank and benchmark indices during the day,” said Binod Modi Head-Strategy at Reliance Securities. Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul were trading with gains in mid-session deals. However, equities in the US ended on a negative note in overnight trade. Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude rose 0.25 per cent to USD 69.20 per barrel.
Financial inclusion at little over halfway mark: New RBI index Agency News: New Delhi A significant segment of the country is still financially excluded, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s first composite Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) unveiled Tuesday, which seeks to capture extent of financial inclusion across the country.The annual FI-Index for the financial year ended March 2021 crossed the halfway mark to 53.9, as compared to 43.4 for the year ended March 2017, the RBI said. The index will reflect various aspects of financial inclusion in a single value ranging between 0 and 100, where 0 represents complete financial exclusion and 100 indicates full financial inclusion, it said.As per the central bank.
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Vaani Kapoor is feeling a “sense of relief” that her film BellBottom is finally releasing at the theatres. BellBottom, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, marks Vaani’s first film in the last two years. She was last seen in Hrithik Roshan’s War (2019), which was a blockbuster. But in these two years, did she not feel the need to explore OTT world? “You can’t just do something for the heck of it. You have a very mindful audience there who is exposed to global cinema. Only the great content is working. Average or less than average will never work, no matter what the platform is. So, I feel like it’s all about getting the right film or the right show at the right time.
BOLLYWOOD-HOLLYWOOD ‘New action star is born’: ‘Dhaakad’ director Razneesh Razy Ghai pens special note for Kangana Ranaut Agency News: Mumbai Days after completing the shoot for the upcoming action-packed film ‘Dhaakad’, filmmaker Razneesh Razy Ghai took to his social media handle to dedicate a special appreciation note to Kangana Ranaut who is playing the lead in the movie.Razneesh shared a picture with Kangana on his Instagram story. Alongside the snap, he penned a note of thanks to the National award-winning actor for believing in a debutant director like him. “Thank you, Kangana for this incredible journey... and thank you for believing in a rookie director. You have outdone yourself in this movie. Shine on... your performance in this movie is top-notch like always. A new action star is born,” Razneesh wrote. Kangana recently celebrated the wrap-up of the shoot of her upcoming action-packed film ‘Dhaakad’ in Budapest. The actor posted several snippets from her last day of filming and also from the wrap-up party.Helmed by director Razneesh Razy Ghai, ‘Dhaakad’ is a spy thriller, in which Kangana will be seen essaying the role of an officer named Agent Agni. Actors Arjun Rampal and Divya Dutt are also a part of the upcoming movie.Apart from ‘Dhaakad’, Kangana has several other films, including ‘Thalaivi’, ‘Tejas’ and ‘Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda’, in her kitty.
Salman’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan co-star Sunita Shirole is in financial ruin Agency News: Mumbai
Veteran actor Sunita Shirole has opened up about her financial situation and health, saying that she exhausted her savings during the pandemic. She also said that she can’t bend her left leg after she had a fracture and has been battling other ailments. Sunita has asked for financial assistance till she can start working. 85-year-old Sunita Shirole also revealed that she was previously staying as a paying guest in a flat but couldn’t pay rent for three months as she
Rhea Chakraborty called for humanity to prevail at a time that she called ‘the kalyug’.
had no money left. Currently, she is staying at the residence of fellow actor Nupur Alankar. Sunita expressed her gratitude to CINTAA (Cine And TV Artistes’ Association) who sent Nupur to help her. Nupur hired a nurse for her after bringing her to her house ‘for the time being’.Speaking to a leading daily, Sunita said, “I was working till the pandemic struck. I used up all my savings to survive during this period. Unfortunately, I had to be hospitalised around that time with a kidney infection and acute knee pain. If that wasn’t
bad enough, I fell twice in the hospital and fractured my left leg. I can’t bend it anymore.
Rhea Chakraborty says ‘we live in the kalyug’, shares ‘the only way to live through dark times’ Agency News: Mumbai Actor Rhea Chakraborty has said that ‘we live in the kalyug’, and called for humanity to come together in peace, love and understanding. Rhea, who was dating the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput at the time of his death, has had a tumultuous year, which saw her spend almost a month in jail and survive the scrutiny of the press.In a new note shared on Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Rhea Chakraborty wrote, “We live in the Kalyug, it’s the time when
humanity will be challenged and human values will be given ample opportunity to collapse. We need to come together, find love and compassion in our hearts and hold on to those human values we were taught as children. It’s the only way to live through these dark times. So hold on tight to your families and loved ones... because love truly conquers all. A screenshot of Rhea Chakraborty’s post. A screenshot of Rhea Chakraborty’s post. Rhea will soon be seen in Chehre, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi in central roles. Rhea was removed from the film’s marketing last year, when she was at the centre of the storm. Rhea was accused by Sushant Singh Rajput’s family of misappropriating his funds and abetting his suicide. She has denied the allegations and filed a counter-suit against two of his sisters. Chehre director Rumy Jafry in a recent interview admitted that had the film released last year, it would’ve been impacted by the controversy. However, he said that the public’s opinion about her has changed in recent months.
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Defamation case against Rahul: Gujarat HC asks trial court to reconsider BJP MP’s plea to add 4 witnesses The minister alleged that Rahul defamed the Modi community when he compared PM Modi to economic offenders Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi and allegedly said in a public meeting in Kollar in Karnataka on April 13, 2019, “Why all chors (thieves) have the surname Modi”. Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday quashed a Surat magistrate court order rejecting an application by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi to add four witnesses for examination during the trial of criminal defamation case filed by him
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Fake GIA certificates seized A racket of providing Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) original certificate for inferior quality diamonds has been busted by the city police. Police detained Dharmesh Patel, a diamond trader and filed an informal complaint to initiate investigation. Police seized the valuables worth Rs 11 lakh from Patel under criminal procedure code section 102 that authorises police to seize product for investigation. Police recovered a total 24 GIA certificates from Patel that he had arranged from other diamond businessmen. Police alsofound five inferior quality diamonds which had numbers inscribed on it that matched with five certificates.A laser machine that he used for inscribing.
UPSC prelims to be held at seven centres in Surat For the first time, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold its prelims exam in seven centres in the city on October 10. Total 2,016 students will appear in the exams in the city. A three-member team visited the city on Tuesday and went to the identified seven centres at Government Polytechnic in Nanpura, S and SS Ghandhy Polytechnic campus at Majura Gate, Sir K P College of Commerce, P T Science College and M T B Arts College in Athwalines and SVNIT. Till now, Ahmedabad and Rajkot were the only two centres where prelims were held in the state.
Schools should be re-opened by taking due precautions: Jan Arogya Abhiyaan The Jan Arogya Abhiyan (JAA) has expressed shock at the Maharashtra Covid taskforce’s opposition to restarting schools. “We are shocked to know that the expert taskforce in Maharashtra has opposed the decision of the education department to restart schools. Such a decision should be taken based on the science of public health,” Dr Anant Phadke, co-convenor, Jan Arogya Abhiyann, said.The Indian Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that schools should be opened in areas where the positivity rate is less than 5 per cent and where the number of new cases per million population.
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against Wayanad Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. Gujarat HC has now remitted the application back to the trial court for fresh decision. The complainant MLA in his defamation suit, alleged that Rahul defamed the Modi community when he compared Prime Minister Modi to economic offenders Nirav Modi
and Lalit Modi and allegedly said in a public meeting in Kollar in Karnataka on April 13, 2019, “Why all chors (thieves) have the surname Modi”. Purnesh had produced electronic records of Rahul’s speech in the form of pendrive and three CDs, containing the alleged defamatory remarks.
During the course of evidence of the complainant, Rahul had objected to the contents of the electronic record and after recording the objections, the trial court had taken the
Gujarat to HC: No ban on interfaith marriage, but can’t be tool for forceful conversion In response to the submission by Advocate General Kamal Trivedi, a bench led by Chief Justice Vikram Nath, however, said that the law kept a “sword hanging” on interfaith couples and that it can’t be read (from the Act) that interfaith marriage is permissible. Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad “Marriage (interfaith) per se” was not prohibited but it could not be “used as a tool or instrument for effecting forceful conversion”, the Gujarat government on Tuesday told the High Court. The court was hearing two petitions challenging the recent amendments to the
Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021. In response to the submission by Advocate General Kamal Trivedi, a bench led by Chief Justice Vikram Nath, however, said that the law kept a “sword hanging” on interfaith couples and that it can’t be read (from the Act) that interfaith marriage is permissible.Section 3 of the 2003 Act was amended this
Model-turned-actor to run 416km for unity Agency News: Bharuch Actor, model and film producer Milind Soman began his 416 km run as part of the ‘Run for Unity’ series from Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Maharashtra to Statue of Unity (SoU) in Kevadia, Gujarat.Soman started his run on Independence Day (Sunday) from Shivaji Park and is expected to reach SoU on August 22.“I am very happy to ‘Run for Unity’ for better brotherhood and fitness among all the citizens of India. I believe that if you take care of your fitness, the entire country
stays fit and healthy. Every citizen has the responsibility to contribute towards the unity and oneness of the country,” said Soman who will be running solo as per Covid-19 guidelines. The model-turned-actor will be running 45-50km every day. According to sources at SoU, Soman during his 416-km run, will make stops at Karambeli and Dungri in Valsad, Palsana in Surat, Ankleshwar in Bharuch, and Pratapnagar in Narmada district. Around 100 runners will join him from Pratapnagar to the Statue.
material tentatively on its record, subject to proof by the complainant that the contents of the electronic data comply with the Indian Evidence Act. In order to prove that the
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Lieutenant General Js Nain, General Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Southern Command, Reviews Operational Readiness Of Golden Katar Division
year to redefine “prohibition of forcible conversion” as “no person shall convert or attempt to convert, either directly or otherwise, any person from one religion to another by use of force or by allurement or by any fraudulent means or by marriage or by getting a person married or by aiding a person
to get married nor shall any person abet such conversion”. This was challenged before the Gujarat HC. The division bench that also has Justice Biren Vaishnav posed a query to the state counsel, AG Trivedi, on whether “marriage (interfaith) by itself, without any allurement.
Lieutenant General JS Nain, Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Sena Medal, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command visited Ahmedabad from 16 August to 18 August 2021. During the three day visit to Golden Katar Division, he was briefed on the Operational Readiness of the Formation. The General Officer also visited Gandhinagar & Dhrangadhra Military Stations. The General Officer laid emphasis on operational effectiveness, tri-services synergy and cooperation with sister services to gain a holistic
picture of the situation for a better and effective response to any contingency. He further highlighted the requirement of integrated training to enhance the capability to fight
effectively. The General Officer interacted with the troops of the Formation & appreciated their efforts while exhorting them to keep striving for excellence in all realms.
By connecting 100 crore common people with the ideology of All India Parivar Party, the scenario of India will change by 2024 - Rajiv Party President Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad What is the truth of Modi’s ‘Gujarat model’? Is Modi’s ‘Gujarat model’ the prescription written by doctor on which the patient starts climbing the path of progress after galloping the medicine written on it? There is a PDF file on Bharatiya Janata Party’s website ‘BJP.org’ on which it is written ‘Gujarat Model’ is a vision the country has been waiting for. This file was created for the Lok Sabha elections. There is a slogan on the cover of the file - ‘Vote for India,
Vote for Modi.’ The file states that the Gujarat model means ample jobs, low inflation, high earnings, rapid growth of the economy, quality education, good security and a better life. But the ground reality is different
On Wednesday, at Circuit House, Ahmedabad, National President of All India Parivar Party, Rajiv Singh Kushwaha Bhartiya and National Vice President Harpreet Singh Saini Bhartiya and party officials
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department, Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE inaugurated 5-day virtual AICTE sponsored Atal Faculty Development Programme
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that, the inauguration was further delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown. Thus, the hall has remained closed for past two-and-a-half years. Sheikh had announced the besna via social media along with a demand to inaugurate the hall. The programme was held on Wednesday.
of Gujarat asked the exact questions in front of the Gujarat model. 1) The system of justice for the poor is lacking. Years ago, the way a poor had to fight for justice, it continues even now. In which no significant improvement has been done so far. 2) Corruption prevails at every stage, from politicians to fourth grade employees 3) For our food donor who feeds the country, promises are something else and farmers get something else. In many places, neither full MSP is given nor compensation for crop insurance is given.
Chief Minister Kisan Sahay Yojana, Many schemes like Sujalam Sufalam, under which the benefits of 2016 have not been received yet. 4) The Gujarat government claims that in the last one and a half year, about 3.25 crore people were distributed government food grains., which means fifty percent of Gujarat people are It is hovering around the line of poverty, so where is the development? 5) Education is a reflection of development in any society, if the “Gujarat model” reflects development.
Tata Motors delivers 10 Nexon EVs to the Government of Gujarat - Supports the state’s vision of a clean and green environment Agency News: Kevadiya
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the area. He also demanded that the hall be thrown open to the public at the earliest. Four years ago, AMC had approved the renovation work of the Vir Bhagatsinh Hall. The hall was renovated at a cost of Rs-3-4 crore. However, for a year after that, no leader had the time to inaugurate it. Following
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Ahmedabad: Congress leaders in Gomtipur hold besna to protest delay in opening of renovated hall The Vir Bhagatsinh Municipal Hall in Gomtipur area of Ahmedabad is ready and has been awaiting inauguration for past twoand-a-half years. However, with no end in sight to that wait, Congress leaders and workers stage a unique protest on Wednesday to put forth their demand for inauguration of the hall at the earliest. The protesters organized a besna to protest what they call the lackadaisical attitude of the administration at Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The besna was held outside the Vir Bhagasinh Hall. An announcement of the besna showed a garland around the image of the hall. social media announcement of besna of hall in Ahmedabad The protest had been organized by Congress corporator from Gomtipur Iqbal Sheikh and other Congress leaders of
contents of the alleged remarks contained in the devices are authentic, the trial court issued summons to two witnesses, as called for by Punesh. This included testimony of the witnesses D. Shambhu Bhat, joint chief electoral officer of Bengaluru and one P M Raghunath, working president of Akhil Bhartiya Tailik Sahu Mahasabha and who had originally received the CD of the speech from the election officer. However, based on the evidence of the two witnesses, Purnesh could not prove the authenticity and source of the electronic record and accordingly, another application was filed.
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The department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department, Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal unveiled a five-day AICTE sponsored ATAL Faculty Development Programme (Virtual Mode) on “Industrial Automation CNC Machinesand Intelligent Systems” that commenced on August 16 th .This was inaugurated by the Director ofManipal Institute of Technology Commander (Dr) Anil Rana, who presided over the inauguralevent, highlighted the need by the faculty members to update their knowledge concerning Industry 4.0 by
attending such programs and enhance the institute-industry interaction. The programme will benefit over 200 faculties in fine-tuning their knowledge base with the recent advances in the field of industrial automation. The programme aims to explore the topics in the field of IOT, Industry 4.0, CNC Machine Programming, Robot Simulation, Additive Manufacturing and Cobots. The chief guest of the function Mr B. Harish, the CEO of Micromatic Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, who emphasised on the relevance of CNC Machines, Robots, and IoT in the machine shops. The invitees and participants of the programme.
India’s leading automobile company, Tata Motors, as part of its tenderagreement with EESL, has handed over 10 Nexon EVs for the use by senior Government officials of the Governmentof Gujarat, associated with the Statue of Unity, located in Kevadiya, Gujarat. The handover ceremony took place inthe presence of Dr. Rajiv Kumar Gupta (Additional Chief Secretary (Industries & Mines Deptt) & MD Sardar SarovarNarmada Nigam, GOG.) on India’s 74 th Independence Day. The delivery of the 10 units of the Nexon EV is symbolicof the Government’s celebration of a clean state and their commitment to a cleaner environment.The Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, is dedicated to the visionary Indian statesman Sardar VallabhbhaiPatel. Standing at a height of 182 meters (597 ft.), the bronze-
clad statue is twice the height of the Statue of Libertyand 29 meters taller than China’s Spring Temple Buddha, which previously held the title of the world’s tallest statue.Located in Kevadiya, which is soon to become India’s first e-vehicleonly area, the Statue of Unity is designed by renowned Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar and took five years to build. Tata Motors has been playing a leading role in proactively driving the adoption of electric mobility in the country. The company is closely working with other Tata Group companies including Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Auto Components, Tata Motors Finance and Croma, to contribute.