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A four-year-old girl and three others were killed in a powerful blast of a boiler at a chemical factory located in Vadodara GIDC area of Gujarat on Friday, which also left 11 people injured, a police official said. A 65-year-old man, a teenager and a 30-year-old woman are among the victims, he said. “A powerful blast ripped through the area around 9.30 am. Fifteen persons were
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Telecom Firms Must Store Call, Internet Usage Data For Minimum 2 Years: Centre Department of Telecom (DoT) has extended the duration of archiving call data and internet usage records of subscribers to two years from one year due to security reasons. The amendments in the licences were issued on December 21 and extended to other forms of telecom permits on December 22.“The licensee shall maintain all commercial records/ call detail record/exchange detail record/IP detail record with record to the communications exchanged on the network. Such records shall be archived for at least two years for scrutiny by the licensor for security reasons...,” the Department of Telecom circular said. Telecom companies may destroy the data stored thereafter if there is no direction from the DoT thereafter.
DHFL case: CBI court grants bail to ex-business head of Yes Bank A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Thursday granted bail to Rajiv Anand, former business head of Yes Bank, in the cheating and corruption case involving private sector lender Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) Special judge S U Wadgaonkar ordered the bail on the execution of a personal bond of ₹25,000 with one solvent surety of the same amount. The court allowed provisional cash bail of ₹25,000 for four weeks so as to enable him to arrange the solvent surety. The CBI on March 7, 2020, registered a case against DHFL, DOIT Urban Venture (India) Private Limited, and some other entities, their directors, and promoters. It named Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor as the prime accused.
Agency News:New Delhi Demands for relaxing the stringent prohibition law in Bihar for those coming to the state from outside were on Friday dismissed outright by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He also rubbished suggestions that an exception be made on medical grounds for certified alcoholics, asserting that people spoiled their health by drinking and not by being prevented from doing so. The chief minister, who made the state dry in April 2016, made his views known at a gathering in this north Bihar
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found injured and they were rushed to nearby hospitals. Four of them were either declared brought dead or died during treatment,” inspector of Makarpura police station, Sajid Baloch, said. The persons who lost their lives in the incident and the injured ones included workers and people who were passing by from the area when the blast occurred, he added. A boiler blast at a chemical factory in Makarpura GIDC in Vadodara killed at least four
Prohibition won’t be relaxed for those coming to Bihar from elsewhere: Nitish Kumar The chief minister, who made the state dry in April 2016, made his views known at a gathering in this north Bihar district, which he visited as part of a statewide social reform campaign.
Lochan Sehra is Ahmedabad She will replace KC Sampat who has been transferred and appointed as district development officer of Surendranagar.
At least 10 workers were injured in the chemical factory; of these, four are said to have succumbed to their injuries Agency News:Vadodara
7 IAS officers in Gujarat transferred;
persons. Around 10 workers had been injured. The blast took place at the factory of Canton Laboratories Private Limited near Vadsar railway overbridge. Following the blast, traffic was halted briefly at the bridge. The impact of the high intensity explosion was felt even 3 km away, leaving glass windows were shattered. The fire and emergency services team reached the spot and began rescue operations. Soon after the blast, fire officer Nikunj
Azad had said, “We received a call regarding the blast. No causality as of now. 7-8 persons were injured and shifted to hospital,” said Nikunj Azad, fire officer. Vadodara police DCP Karanraj Vaghela said that they were investigating the exact cause. ”The four persons died either due to burn injuries or after getting hit by some flying objects. A forensic team has reached the spot to investigate the cause of the blast,” Mr Baloch said.
358 Omicron cases in India, world witnessing 4th surge: Centre
The Gujarat government transferred seven IAS officers on Friday.Secretary of Urban Development and Urban Housing Department (Housing and Nirmal Gujarat) Lochan Sehra is now the new municipal commissioner of Ahmedabad. He replaces Mukesh Kumar, who has been shifted as Principal Secretary, Urban Development & Urban Housing department, replacing Mukesh Puri. Mukesh Puri, additional chief secretary,
Agency News:New Delhi The Centre on Friday (December 24) announced that India now has 358 Omicron cases of the coronavirus scattered in 17 States/UTs of India adding that 114 have already been recovered from the infections. While addressing the country on the arising COVID-19 pandemic situation, Health Secretary Raj Bhushan quoting WHO said that Omicron is more transmissible than the Delta variant and 89% of the eligible population in India has been vaccinated The top five states with the highest number of active cases, at the moment, are Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Karnataka. 358 Omicron cases in 17 States/ UTs of India. The number of
persons recovered is 114 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare preemptively advised States to impose restrictions like night curfew, regulating large gatherings, increasing bed capacity and other logistics and strict enforcement of COVID appropriate behaviour.
Additional Rural Development Commissioner BR Dave has been transferred as managing director of Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Co Ltd. She will replace KC Sampat who has been transferred and appointed as district development officer of Surendranagar. BR Dave’s current post will be taken up by Dr Navnath Kondiba Gavhane who has been replaced by Sampat.
Former Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha leader Binoy Tamang joins TMC Tamang’s joining the TMC comes at a time when a section of BJP leaders have renewed the demand for Gorkhaland state Agency News:New Delhi
district, which he visited as part of a statewide social reform campaign. Although the main thrust of Kumar was on the virtues of abstinence and the necessity for a prohibition law, he also touched upon the need to eradicate illegalised, but prevalent nonetheless, social evils like child marriage and dowry “Many people are angry with me because I have brought in prohibition. They say we should at least exempt those coming from other states. Do people come to Bihar to drink?” exclaimed Kumar who is the longest-serving chief minister of the state. Notably, there have been fresh demands for exempting “outsiders” like in Gujarat, another dry state, in the aftermath of a police overkill to enforce the ban on liquor.
Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, has been appointed as managing director of Gujarat State Fertilizers Company (GSFC) in Vadodara, a post whose additional charge he was already holding. Rakesh Shankar, secretary, General Administration Department (Planning), will hold the additional charge of post of secretary at UD & UHD which was held by Lochan Sehra.
Former Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha (GJM) leader Binoy Tamang finally put to rest speculations about the “third innings” of his political career when he joined the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata on Friday afternoon. On Friday, Tamang, along with another former GJM leader Rohit Sharma, who was the two-time GJM MLA from Kurseong joined the TMC in the
presence of senior party leaders Bratya Basu and Moloy Ghatak. “This is the third innings of my politics. This is my fight against politics of lies and deceit played by some people against the common masses. I hope you all will support me in this new journey to serve the people,” Tamang said. In 2017, during the agitation in Darjeeling Hills for a separate state of Gorkhaland, Tamang fell out with Bimal Gurung, his party
colleague and formed a new faction. In July, the two factions merged and Bimal Gurung now heads the party. Tamang was made the chairman of the board of administrators in the semi-autonomous Gorkhaland Territorial Administration by the state government after he and another senior GJM leader Anit Thapa joined hands with the government and foiled the Gorkhaland movement “I am grateful to chief minister.
High Court: No OBC quota in Odisha panchayat polls The elections are scheduled to be held in February 2022. The tenure of elected representatives of all rural bodies across the State will end on March 10, 2022. Agency News:New Delhi The Orissa High Court, in compliance with recent orders of the Supreme Court, has directed that there must be no reservation for backward classes in the forthcoming three-tier panchayat elections in the state. Citing two orders of the Supreme Court dated December 6 and 17, the High Court on Wednesday said: “There can be
no reservation yet provided for BCCs (backward class citizens) in the post of sarpanches in Odisha in elections to be held. It is inevitable, therefore, for the government of Odisha to rework the draft notification for holding of elections to the panchayats, panchayat samitis and Zilla Parishads in 2022.” The state government now plans to go ahead with the panchayat elections without the
OBC quota by reworking the reservations by January 7. “The ward-wise and panchayat-wise reservations will be reworked and notified by January 7. The final polling date and the schedule might get delayed.
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The 26th day of December, 1925 is an unforgettable day in the history of Communist movement in India. That was the day on which the CPI was born. Though it was a day ofDecember cold in Kanpur, the young revolutionaries who had gathered there were thrilledwith the fire of unflinching hope and aspirations of a new world. They came from variousparts of the country representing the newly born communist groups in places like Madras,Calcutta, Bombay, Punjab, Kanpur etc. Even beyond the borders of India, in places likeTashkent Communist groups were formed prior to the founding conference of the party onIndian soil. Their dream was a free and prosperous India, marching ahead through the pathof socialism. Of course, it was not a spontaneous outcome of accidental events. It was apurposeful footstep taken after much deliberations taking place in an unfavourable socio-political background. British imperialism and their Indian henchmen were trying hard topluck off even the slightest shoots of anti-colonial awakening. Yet the Communist Party wasborn in Indian soil, as it was an irresistible historical necessity. The course of history has been changed by the triumph of great October socialist revolutionin 1917. Its message was reverberating among the oppressed masses and also nations in allcontinents. At the call of great October, which was inspired by the emancipatory ideology ofMarxism, revolutionary groups began to acquire a new insight of social change. In India theNaujawan Bharat Sabha and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association led by BhagatSingh and his comrades, the band of youth led by Surya Sen, the Jugantar and Anushilangroups in Bengal were all part of this awakening. In 1908 itself when Bal Gangadhara Tilakwas arrested, the workers in Bombay declared a strike, the first ever political strike of Indianworking class! It was for six days as Tilak was to be in incarceration for six years. "ReleaseTilak " was their only slogan that stormed the streets of Bombay. Learning about this workingclass action, Lenin wrote that the Indian working class has attained maturity. That maturityled to the foundation of AITUC in 1920. Along with the workers, the peasants, the youth andother downtrodden sections rose in revolt against colonial rule. Their quest for a new path ofstruggle paved the way for the formation of Communist Party. Disillusionment in the ranks ofCongress caused by the half-hearted actions of its leadership also urged the Indianrevolutionaries to search for new avenues of freedom and progress.Even before its inception, Communist Party and its ideology were attacked by the forces ofdarkness led by British imperialists. Conspiracy cases one after another were framed againstthe young revolutionaries who jumped into the battlefield, influenced by the ideals ofsocialism. There were five Peshawar legal cases that took place from 1922 to 1928, theKanpur conspiracy case, the Lahore conspiracy case, the Meerut conspiracy case, the listwas long and without respite as the British rulers were keen to crush any opposing voices. Iffalsification and conspiracies could have killed the Communist Party, it would not haveexisted in this country. But braving all the odds instigated by the oppressors and classenemies, the Communists were relentless in their struggle to liberate the country whilemoving towards a new world. The slogan of complete independence was aired by the Communists in Indian political horizon. In 1921 at the Ahmedabad session of Indian NationalCongress, it was Hasrat Mohani who moved the resolution for complete independence. Themove was rejected. Just one year later, in 1922, at the Gaya session of the Congress,Singaravelu Chettiyar repeated the same demand with a larger support. After five years, bythe end of 1926, in the foundation conference of the CPI at Kanpur, Hasrat Mohani becamethe chairman of the reception committee. Singaravelu Chettiyar was the president of thefoundation conference of CPI. Since those eventful days, the Communists did playundeniable role in the freedom struggle of India. In building up the All India Kisan Sabha,the All India Students Federation, the progressive writers association, all in 1930s.Organizations of youth, women and other oppressed masses also were formed withcommunists in the forefront.The history of the CPI is a great saga filled with heroic struggles and sacrifices. The party ledthe masses on their march for freedom from economic, political as well as social oppression. Eventful armed - Kapilkumar M. Hirpara struggles in Telengana.
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Myanmar Declines Foreign Secretary’s Request To Meet Aung San Suu Kyi: Report Agency News:New Delhi Myanmar’s ruling junta did not allow a meeting between visiting Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi. it has learnt that no one is allowed to meet her, other than her lawyers. During his working visit, Mr Shringla called on the Chairman, State Administrative Council and other senior representatives and held meetings with members of civil society and political parties, including Aung San Suu Kyi’s party National League for Democracy (NLD). Sources told news agency ANI that Mr Shringla had good discussions on bilateral issues of importance especially security and people to people ties during his visit. It is learnt that Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla, who knows Aung San Suu Kyi since 2011, had sought a meeting.
Kapurthala Lynching: No Evidence Of Sacrilege, Says Punjab Chief Minister Agency News:Chandigarh There is no evidence of sacrilege in the mob-killing of a man in Punjab’s Kapurthala, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said today. On Sunday, a man accused of trying to remove the Nishan Sahib (Sikh flag) at a gurdwara in Kapurthala was chased and beaten to death by a mob in the presence of the police. Videos of a group attacking the man went viral. The incident took place a day after another man was beaten to death at the Golden Temple in Amritsar after an alleged sacrilege attempt. The Chief Minister today ruled out sacrilege in the second incident. “There was no sacrilege in the Kapurthala case. It was a murder. Investigations are on. The FIR will be amended,” Mr Channi told reporters. The police had also said the incident appeared.
Agency News:New Delhi Amid rising Covid cases in the national capital, the Delhi Police has sealed a restaurant in Mehrauli for allegedly violating Delhi Disaster Management Authority or DDMA’s guidelines, officials said today As part of a series of
DRDO successfully conducts flight test of indigenous expendable aerial target ‘Abhyas’
Agency News:New Delhi Two men who were returning from a birthday party on December 20 were brutally attacked with rocks by a group of unknown men in the Sangam Vihar area of Delhi late at night. Reports have later stated that one of the victims had succumbed to the injuries and the other one is severely injured.
“No Evidence Yet” Of Pak, Khalistan Role In Court Blast: Charanjit Channi
“During the flight trial, high subsonic speed trajectory (of Abhyas) at a very low altitude with high endurance was demonstrated,” an official statement from the DRDO stated. Agency News:New Delhi The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday successfully conducted a flight test of indigenously-developed high-speed expendable aerial target ‘Abhyas’ off the Chandipur coast in Odisha. “During the flight trial, high subsonic speed trajectory (of Abhyas) at a very low altitude with high endurance was demonstrated,” an official statement from the
DRDO stated. Two boosters provided initial acceleration during launch and a small turbo jet engine was used to sustain high subsonic speed with long endurance, it added. ”The indigenous data link designed by a Bengaluru-based industry partner has been successfully flown and tested during the flight,” it noted. The performance of ‘Abhyas’ during the entire flight duration has been confirmed from the data captured by various instruments deployed, it mentioned.
Two men brutally thrashed with rocks, thrown into drain, one dead. Incident caught on CCTV CCTV footage of the incident shows how a group of men approached the victims - two from the front and five from the back. In a quick turn, the men were seen brutally thrashing the victims with heavy rocks CCTV footage of the incident shows how a group of men approached the victims - two
from the front and five from the back. In a quick turn, the men were seen brutally thrashing the
victims with heavy rocks. They had then thrown the bodies of the victims into a drain and walked away. Investigations later revealed that the attackers demanded that the victims give up everything on them. when opposed, they have taken violent turns. Police have arrested one of the accused, Ramzan, who is a resident of Sangam Vihar.
The blast in a bathroom on Ludhiana court premises left one person dead and five others seriously injured. Agency News:Chandigarh No evidence of the involvement of Pakistan agencies or Khalistan groups has emerged yet in the Ludhiana court blast that left one person dead, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said This comes after the internal security mechanism in the state has pointed that the blast may be a terror attack and state home minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has said the role of external forces in the blast cannot be ruled out. The blast in a bathroom on the Ludhiana court premises, which took place when the district court was in session, left one person dead and five others seriously injured. The
Chief Minister said central teams are probing the matter. Mr Channi today reiterated that it must be probed if there is a link between the court blast and the drugs case in which former minister Bikram Singh Majithia has been arrested. “It is a possibility. The blast happened in Ludhiana court when the hearing in the Majithia case was taking place in Mohali court. There is a possibility of a link that needs to be probed,” he said. He said yesterday that ever since the state government stepped up its crackdown on drugs, alleged sacrilege attempts were reported in Golden Temple and Kapurthala. The remarks came under criticism from Opposition parties and former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who has parted ways with the Congress and has forged an alliance with the BJP. “It is not only unfortunate but highly irresponsible on part of the Chief Minister to jump to conclusions by trying to construct a link between the blasts, the sacrilege incidents and the FIR against.
No evidence of sacrilege in Kapurthala, FIR will be amended: Punjab CM Channi The unidentified man was beaten to death at Nizampur in Kapurthala district for allegedly disrespecting the ‘Nishan Sahib’ at the village Gurudwara on December 19. Agency News:New Delhi
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Popular South Delhi Restaurant Sealed For Breaking Covid Rule, Case Filed A flying squad team went for a surprise inspection at Diablo restaurant in Mehrauli, District Magistrate Sonalika Jivani said. There were around 600 people at the restaurant around 10:45 pm on Thursday, in complete violation of prevalent Covid protocols, she added.
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inspections conducted in view of latest DDMA orders for prohibiting large gatherings, a flying squad team went for a surprise inspection at Diablo restaurant in Mehrauli, District Magistrate Sonalika Jivani said. There were around 600 people at the restaurant around 10:45 pm on Thursday. The restaurant had organised an event in complete violation of prevalent Covid protocols, she said “Immediately, the crowd was dispersed by the tehsildar (Mehrauli) and the premises were sealed on spot.
Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi said on Friday there is no evidence to suggest there was a sacrilege bid in the state’s Kapurthala, where a man was accused by a mob of trying to remove a holy flag of the Sikhs at a gurdwara and beaten to death. “In Kapurthala, there is no evidence that sacrilege was done. The matter is being probed... The FIR will be amended,” Charanjit Singh Channi said
“Congress Ke Geet Gaaye Jaa”: Harish Rawat’s New Tune After Dig At Party
Delhi’s Air Quality ‘Severe’, Gurgaon ‘Very Poor’, Noida ‘Critical’
Harish Rawat, a member of the Congress Working Committee, is seen as the party’s face for the elections in Uttarakhand
The air quality in the national capital has deteriorated today and has slipped to the ‘severe’ category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stands at 425. Meanwhile, the air quality of neighbouring cities in the NCR region like Noida and Gurugram remains in the ‘critical’ and in ‘very poor’ category respectively. The AQI in Noida stands at 570, while the Gurugram’s AQI is at 375. As per the government agencies, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai had on Thursday informed that more than 34,000 pollutionrelated complaints have been received through the Green Delhi application so far, out of which, over 32,000 have been resolved.
Agency News:Haridwar A day after former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat took a swipe at the Congress leadership ahead of the assembly election in the state over “lack of cooperation” from the state unit, Mr Rawat spoke of being a party loyalist who has devoted his life to the welfare of the state. “Kadam kadam badhae jaa, Congress ke geet gae jaa. Zingadi hai Uttarakhand ke vaaste. Uttarakhand par lutae jaa (Keep on marching forward, sing songs of the Congress, devote life to Uttarakhand),” Mr Rawat said. Mr Rawat, who left for Delhi
to meet the party leadership, also met with his supporters in Haridwar at an event and paid tributes to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary Mr Rawat on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress leadership, saying the “nominees of those whose directions one has to swim (in the electoral battle) are tying my hands and feet” In tweets, Mr Rawat expressed worries at factionalism in the state unit, saying there was “noncooperation” from the party in the state at most places.
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during a press conference in Chandigarh. The unidentified man was beaten to death at Nizampur in Kapurthala district for allegedly disrespecting the ‘Nishan Sahib’ at the village Gurudwara on December 19. Videos of people beating up the man who allegedly attempted sacrilege have gone viral on the internet. GS Dhillon, inspector general of police (Jalandhar Range), has also said there was no visible sign of sacrilege according to their investigation and the police are investigating
the allegations. Officials said on Thursday the autopsy of the unidentified man killed over alleged sacrilege in Kapurthala shows he was attacked with a sharp weapon. “It has been revealed in the postmortem that he was attacked over with a sharp weapon leading to multiple injuries. There are over 30 sharp cut marks on the body including neck, head and hip.
Chief Justice Stresses On Respecting Mother, Mother Tongue And Motherland
Agency News: Hyderabad Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday presented the Dr Ramineni Foundation’s awards to vaccine maker Bharat Biotech’s MD Krishna Ella and several others for their meritorious services. Speaking at the awards function late Thursday night, CJI Ramana said there is a tendency among Telugu speaking people to underestimate fellow Telugus in spite of one’s great achievements. Such a
practice or ‘slavish mentality’ should be discarded, he said. He lauded Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin and the efforts of the company in bringing out the COVID-19 vaccine. While various studies stated that the indigenously-made Covaxin is effective, including against new variants, many criticised it because it was made in the country, he said. Some had complained to WHO against it On one hand, some foreign companies worked against the Indian vaccine, many in the country sought.
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I had tears in my eyes after watching 83: Ravi Shastri Former Team Indian head coach Ravi Shastri lauded filmmaker Kabir Khan’s project and the actors Agency News:New Delhi At The Indian Express eAdda on Thursday, Ravi Shastri, who was the guest, was asked to pick between Iqbal, Lagaan, Dhoni and ’83’ as his favourite cricket film. The former India head coach didn’t think twice to choose 83. “83. I had tears in my eyes yesterday. Not because I was part of the team that won it. I really had tears in my eyes when the film got over, because it brought back so
many memories,” Shastri said. He lauded filmmaker Kabir Khan’s project and the actors. “The cast, the efforts they put in… Ranveer (Singh) as Kapil Dev. Kabir and all the cast there; they worked their backsides off to try and look like the characters they were playing. To put real life into reel life is not that easy. And I thought they did a fabulous job. Memories came flooding in again, when certain scenes were shown and that got tears to your eyes. This is must-
England look to arrest Ashes slide in Melbourne Agency News:New Delhi
watch for everyone. Get to the theatres.” Shastri’s team-mate and another hero of the 1983 World Cup, Madan Lal, dittoed. “Yes, it’s a must-watch, on the big screen. This movie will motivate you, will tell you the story of a bunch.
England have never come back from a 2-0 deficit to win an Ashes series but that is the task that faces Joe Root’s team when they walk out in front of a Boxing Day crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the third Test on Sunday. Cricket enthusiasts around the world would probably be satisfied with something resembling a contest after the latest edition of the game’s most iconic series opened with thumping victories for Australia in Brisbane and Adelaide Controversial selections, brittle batting and toothless.
Winter Olympics: Japan won’t send government delegation to Beijing
Japan announced Friday it won’t send a delegation of ministers to represent the government at the Beijing Games but three Olympic officials will attend, a mixed response to a US-led move to boycott the games to protest China’s human rights conditions. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a regular news conference that “We have no plans to send a government delegation.” He said Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee
President Seiko Hashimoto, Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita and Kazuyuki Mori, the president of the Japan Paralympic Committee, will attend. Matsuno said the three officials are attending at the invitation of the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees to represent the JOC and IPC. Asked if it’s a diplomatic boycott, Matsuno responded by saying: “We don’t use a particular term to describe how we attend.” Japan’s decision not to send a government delegation follows
a move by the United States and a few other democratic nations including Australia, Britain and Canada, which cited China’s human rights violations. Japan, as a US ally and considering its biggest trade partner is China, is in a difficult position and has
taken a softer approach than its western partners on human rights situations in China’s Xinjiang region and Hong Kong. Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made human rights a key part of his diplomacy and created a special advisory position.
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‘83 is not a film, it’s an emotion’: Deepika Padukone Agency News:Mumbai Actor-producer Deepika Padukone is super excited about the humongous response her latest release ‘83’ has been receiving all over. Showcasing her excitement, the actress took to her social media recently to share what the movie means to her and defines audiences’ response to the movie. Deepika says, “It’s incredible and this is how I define ‘83’. For me, ‘83’ is not a film, it’s an emotion. It’s an experience. I don’t think you can define what you feel when you come out of the cinema halls watching this
film.” They (audience) are laughing with joy, they are crying, they are speechless… I don’t think anyone’s really being able to articulate what they feel or what this movie makes you feel when you come out of the theatres,” she adds. For those who have watched ‘83’, couldn’t stop raving about Deepika’s effortless portrayal of Romi Dev (Kapil Dev’s wife) in the movie with great aplomb. Also, the industry, critics and fans alike applauded her smart move as a producer backing one of the finest films releasing this year. Besides ‘83’, Deepika has a long list of films in her kitty including.
HCL Tech was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 2 per cent, followed by UltraTech Cement, TCS, Asian Paints, Infosys and Dr Reddy’s and Wipro Agency News:New Delhi Equity benchmark Sensex jumped over 100 points in early trade on Friday, tracking gains in index majors Infosys, TCS and HCL Tech amid a positive trend in global markets. After a volatile opening, the 30-share index
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jumped 114.57 points or 0.20 per cent to 57,429.85 in the opening trade. Similarly, the Nifty advanced 28.50 points or 0.17 per cent to 17,101.10. HCL Tech was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 2 per cent, followed by UltraTech Cement, TCS, Asian Paints, Infosys and
equity benchmark jumped 384.72 points or 0.68 per cent to end at 57,315.28, and NSE Nifty advanced 117.15 points or 0.69 per cent to 17,072.60. According to analysts, domestic equities are following the broader positive trend in global markets. However, indices are expected to trade on a volatile note as investors would prefer booking profits at higher levels. Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the capital market, as they sold shares worth Rs 271.59.
Dr Reddy’s and Wipro. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank and NTPC were among the laggards. In the previous session, the 30-share
Data Patterns shares list India-Australia trade: Goyat nearly 48% premium al, Tehan agree to expedite Agency News:New Delhi
Japanese athletes will take part in the Games beginning February 4 as scheduled. Agency News:New Delhi
Sensex jumps over 100 pts in opening trade; Nifty tops 17,100
Shares of Data Patterns (India) Ltd, which supplies electronic systems to defence and aerospace sector, on Friday listed with nearly 48 per cent gains against the issue price of Rs 585. The stock listed at 864, reflecting a premium of 47.69 per cent from the issue price on BSE. Shares of the company listed at Rs 856.05, a jump of 46.33 per cent on NSE. The company commanded a market valuation of Rs 4,190.37 crore in early trade. The initial public offer of Data Patterns (India) Limited closed with 119.62 times subscription last week. The initial public offer had a fresh
issue component of up to Rs 240 crore an offer for sale of up to 59,52,550 equity shares. The price range for the offer was Rs 555-585 per share. Data Patterns is backed by former Blackstone head Matthew Cyriac via Florintree Capital Partners LLP, which holds a 12.8 per cent stake in the company. Founded by Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan and Rekha Murthy Rangarajan, Data Patterns is a vertically integrated defence and aerospace electronics solutions provider. Its core competencies include design and development across electronic hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, product prototype besides its testing, validation, and verification.
FTA talks
Agency News:New Delhi India and Australia have decided to expedite the pace of negotiations to clinch an interim trade deal, which will be followed up with a broader free trade agreement (FTA). Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan held a virtual meeting on Tuesday and reviewed the progress made in various rounds of talks between
the chief negotiators of both the sides. Earlier this year, both the countries had aimed at clinching an FTA, formally called bilateral Comprehensive E c o n o m i c Cooperation Agreement, by December 2022. However, an early-harvest deal was to be clinched by this Christmas. The FTA will cover goods, services, investments, government procurement, among others. While bilateral goods trade stood at $12.3 billion in FY21, .
‘You’re a genius filmmaker’: Rajkummar Rao is all praise for ‘Bheed’ director Anubhav Sinha Agency News:Mumbai Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao on Thursday said that he has finished shooting for his upcoming movie “Bheed”, directed by filmmaker Anubhav Sinha. The 37-year-old actor took to Instagram and shared a photo with director to announce that the movie has been completed. “And it’s a wrap #BHEED. Can’t express in words how amazing I felt working with you my dearest @anubhavsinhaa sir. You’re a gem of a person and a genius filmmaker. In this
The 37-year-old actor took to Instagram and shared a photo with director to announce that the movie has been completed ‘bheed’ (crowd), I have found a good friend. I love you sir,” Rao wrote. Billed as a social drama, the movie will also feature Bhumi Pednekar, Rao’s co-star from upcoming movie “Badhaai
Do”. “Bheed” is jointly produced by Sinha and Bhushan
Kumar, who previously backed the filmmaker’s “Thappad”.
Elli AvrRam celebrates Christmas with her family in Sweden Agency News:Mumbai All eyes are transfixed on the new beauty global queen from India – Harnaaz Sandhu. While most of beauty pageant titleholders like Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Lara Dutta Bhupathi, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza and Manushi Chhillar, etc. have made their presence felt in Bollywood, the 21-year-old Harnaaz who brought the Miss Universe crown back to India after 21 years, has already acted in Punjabi movies. Harnaaz who made India proud on the global stage after clinching the Miss Universe crown shares what makes her fortunate and how she reacted after winning the title, she says, “I think I am very fortunate because before leaving I had said that ‘Main
Harnaaz hun, Desh ka naaz hun’ and I will bring the crown back to the country. It was an unexplainable feeling. I could not believe that the word India had been said along with the line ‘The Miss Universe is...’ and I started crying.” Growing up Sush, PC and Lara were always her idols. Talking about the same, Harnaaz says, “When I was growing up, I saw people like Sushmita Sen, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta and realised that these people got it because their intentions to go and win the crown on the international stage were very clear and pure. Soon I realised that I wanted to act as well and then liked to model too and then the process began. I got the desire to go there when I was 17 and I have never looked back.
Agency News:Mumbai After a hectic couple of months, it’s time for some much-needed rest and relaxation for Elli AvrRam, who has been busy shooting for ‘Ganapath’.The actress, who plays the second lead in the action-entertainer, was filming the first schedule of the film with Tiger Shroff and only yesterday flew down to her home town in Sweden. Elli has been documenting moments from her white Christmas in Sweden from her parents giving her a warm welcome at the airport to the family gathering around to set up the tree. ”It’s the most wonderful time of the year and I wanted to be surrounded by family. I flew down from the Ganapath shoot straight to Sweden and I have the best memories here. I have so much to be grateful for this year and it’s ending on an incredible note,” Elli said. The actress has had quite the busy year despite the pandemic. She first made a splash with her performance in ‘Har Funn Maula’ with Aamir Khan and wrapped up the first schedule of ‘Goodbye’. She also headlined the Swedish short film ‘With You’, that shines light upon the subject of mental health and childhood trauma, for which she bagged the ‘Best Actress’ award at the Stockholm City Film Festival.
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Late international casting director and producer, Seher Aly Latif honoured by her alma mater Seher Aly Latif was the quintessential sunshine girl. Someone whose wide smile, ‘mushy’ hugs, and laughter often punctuated serious conversations about cinema. In her short but immensely influential life as an international casting director and producer, she touched many lives with her brilliance and warmth and opened many doors for nascent talent in India and abroad. Her
sudden demise in June left her friends and peers grappling with disbelief and immense shock. Close associate and friend, actor, and producer Dia Mirza says, “Seher was always a firm believer in a strong foundation - a foundation built on a good education, and versatile experiences in life and at work. She always admired SCM and her college Sophia’s as the key influences .
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From next academic year, Vedic Maths in school for classes 6-10 The Gujarat government is all set to introduce Vedic Mathematics as a subject from Classes 6-10 from the next academic year. The decision was taken in view of the recommendations on the Indian knowledge system in the National Education Policy 2020, cited a government resolution (GR) passed by the state education department Thursday. “It is important for children studying in Gujarat schools to be familiar with the country’s great culture and heritage and feel proud of being an Indian Vedic Maths plays an important role in laying a strong foundation for Maths as well as simplifying the subject.
Hardik Patel: Congbacked candidates won in more than 50 pc seats Congratulating the newly elected Sarpanchs across the state, Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) working president Hardik Patel claimed that candidates supported by his party have won in more than 50 per cent seats of the gram panchayat elections held in over 10,000 villages of the state. The statement comes a day after BJP spokesperson and education minister Jitu Vaghani had Wednesday claimed 80 per cent of the sarpanchs and elected members of the gram panchayats were aligned with the BJP. In a statement released Thursday.
Inhaler Is The Right Choice For Asthma – Experts InhalersHainSahi – an awareness campaign to dispel myths and fearsregarding asthma and encourage asthmatics to live a life without limits, was launchedtoday, under the aegis of Cipla Limited. The campaign aims to eliminatestigma aroundthe usage of inhalers, make it socially more acceptable and foster further dialoguebetween patients and their doctors.DrGopal Raval added, “It remains a fact that the number of people affected by asthmahas gone up and we need to do a lot more work in terms of education of patients oncorrect treatment. Although asthma is not curable, it is possible to gain control over itand lead a normal active life. Here, the correct treatment.
Our Entertainment and Music Industry is famous for its larger-than-life and glamorous representation. Which not only includes Bollywood or Television but also includes music videos. Suresh Bhanushali and Photofit Music Company is one well-known name for making awe-inspiring and sensational Music albums. Music albums are now gaining
a lot of attention and so are the Jodis of these singles. Gone are the days where only Bollywood or Television popular Jodis are credited. We at Photofit Music have levelled up and now the audience has become open for pure entertainment irrespective of the source. Hence, now is the time to recognize the Jodis of Music album, says Rajiv John.
Online education may become the mainstay of the post pandemic world, says Rajesh Bhatia He explains why online classes are likely to become normative in 2022 As multiple variants of the COVID-19 virus continue to unspool, parents and educators are grappling once again with questions about how to educate young children without exposing them to the risk of infection. Even though schools are beginning to open, the
possibility of a third wave and the emergence of Omicron has once again made parents anxious about the wellbeing of their children. Rajesh Bhatia, educationist and the man behind TreeHouse, a pioneering chain of online preschools, says, “In the ongoing uncertainty about how safe schools are especially for young children, it is hard to imagine preschoolers.
Neha Kakkar fulfils Sanjana’s wish of a dream wedding on the sets of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Zee TV recently returned with its most iconic and longestrunning singing reality show that has stayed relevant to music lovers across the country - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2021. The show started off with a bang and the talented contestants of this season havealready managed to impress the audience. However, viewers are in for a special treatthis Saturday as singing sensations and adorable couple Neha Kakkar and RohanpreetSingh
will appear as special guests on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.The upcoming episode of the popular reality show will showcase the Top 12 contestantsengaging in a tough battle of music. While their talent is sure to mesmerize viewersacross the nation, it will e Sanjana Bhat’s melodious rendition of ‘Kala Chasma’ and‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ that will leave everyone mesmerised. In fact, Neha Kakkar wasso impressed that she started referring Sanjana as her sister and even called.
World’s first LAR procedure for Rectal cancer using Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System performed at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai The Apollo Hospitals Group today announced the successful completion of the world’s first LAR procedure for rectal cancer and the first GI (gastrointestinal) surgery in the Asia-Pacific region with the Medtronic Hugo™ roboticassisted surgery (RAS) system. This milestone in robotic GI surgery was achieved at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai on December 15 by Dr. Venkatesh Munikrishnan, Consultant Colorectal & Robotic Surgeon, Institute of Colorectal Surgery, Apollo Hospitals. The low anterior resection procedure, performed to remove the affected portion of the rectum, was successfully carried out using Hugo™ RAS system on a 60-year-old male who was operated on for Rectal cancer.
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The patient had a successful postoperative recovery This GI surgery using the Hugo™ RAS system builds on the success of the first clinical use in the Asia-Pacific region to perform a robotic prostatectomy in September of this year, also at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. Dr. Venkatesh Munikrishnan, Consultant Colorectal & Robotic Surgeon, The Apollo Institute of Colorectal Surgery said, “It is indeed a proud moment to have successfully performed the very first LAR procedure for rectal cancer in the world with the Hugo™ system. This milestone surgery will open up new opportunities for further use of the Hugo™ system in clinical settings. This will expand the slate of offerings for patients.
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The university said Surya Offset, the press which is under scrutiny for alleged leak of head clerk recruitment exam papers, had also printed the economics question papers but added that it was not certain as to where the economics paper had been leaked from. Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Hours after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers complained that the question paper for the Semester-III economics examination for BCom students under Saurashtra University was leaked, the university on Friday declared the examination held
on Thursday void and said that a police complaint has been filed in this connection. The varsity said Surya Offset, the printing press which is under police lens for alleged leak of head clerk recruitment examination papers, had also printed the economics question papers but added it was not certain as yet as to where the question paper had been leaked from. Interacting with media persons on Friday morning, Vice Chancellor of Saurashtra University Prof Nitin Pethani said the varsity has declared null and void the economics examination conducted on Thursday. “After receiving complaints that the paper was leaked, we gave a complaint to the police. Primary police investigation has revealed that the paper had started circulating on WhatsApp groups around an hour before the scheduled start of the examination, thus proving that the paper was indeed leaked. Therefore, we have decided to declare the examination conducted on Thursday.
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On receiving a distress call on 23 December 2021 regarding snake bitten master of fishing boat, Indian Coast Guard Interceptor Boat C-152, which was on an operational deployment, was diverted to evacuate the master of Indian fishing boat Rutika. The master had suffered a snake bite while retrieving the fishing net at sea 17 nautical miles south west off Dwarka. The patient along with one crew was evacuated and embarked onboard Coast Guard Ship C-152. First aid and
initial medical assistance was provided to the patient onboard. The patient was brought to Okha harbour for further medical management at DHQ-15 and post stabilization, patient was shifted
to Government hospital Dwarka, where he is reportedly stable. In a similar incident, Indian coast had provided assistance to distressed fishermen off Vadinar, about a month ago.
Gujarat govt forms high-level panel to probe collapse of Ahmedabad flyover A part of the 853-metre-long Mumatpura flyover bridge under construction gave way on Tuesday night when a reinforced concrete box girder fell through during an obligatory stress test. Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad The Gujarat government on Friday constituted a highlevel inquiry committee headed by an IAS officer to probe the collapse of an
under-construction flyover on Sardar Patel Ring Road near South Bopal in Ahmedabad. A part of the 853-metre-long Mumatpura flyover bridge under construction gave way on Tuesday night when a reinforced concrete box girder fell through during an obligatory stress test. No one was injured in the collapse. The committee, headed by Lochan Sehra, can have four more members as
per the requirement, the state government said in an official release. Sehra is a 2002-batch IAS officer who currently serves as Secretary (Housing and Nirmal Gujarat) in the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department. Besides Sehra, the committee will also include the Chief Engineer of the Gujarat Housing Board, design experts from the Roads and Building Department.
Good governance is observed annually on December 25 After the rough patch due to the still-existing pandemic, we all are looking forward to Christmas which is one of the most celebrated times of the year. People around the world come together on 25 December and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the teachings of whom formed the foundation of Christianity Every year the believers of Christ celebrate the festival by attending special midnight mass at churches and exchanging gifts. Some visit their families, friends and indulge in memorable parties. The non-Christians too celebrate the day with the same fervour and religious zeal. The festival
brings peace and hopefulness among people. As per the Bible, Jesus Christ, the son of God, was born in a stable in Bethlehem to Mother Mary and Saint Joseph. The day is celebrated as the birth of Christ but it also has a deeper meaning. Jesus Christ was born at the time when greed, hatred, and ignorance prevailed upon the land. He spread the message of peace and gave a spiritual turn to the lives of people. The son of God sacrificed his life for the sins of humanity. The followers of Christianity believe that God had sent his son on land to redeem the people from their sins. The churches around the globe remember the sacrifice.
Muthoot Finance launches iMuthoot mobile App version 3.0 to provide an enhanced customer experience to its users
Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold loan NBFC has launched iMuthoot mobile App Version 3.0 which is integrated with an Artificial Intelligence based Chatbot. This ‘One App for All Loan Application’ offers the facility to customers to apply for Gold loan, Home Loan, Personal Loan & Vehicle Loan, from the comfort of their own homes. This enhanced version of the mobile application is a stepping stone to provide an enriched omnichannel experience to our customers. The users of the iMuthoot mobile App are offered a significant
convenience of interoperability of all their digital transactions without having to visit the branch. Customers can also avail a large array of features including: Repayment of Gold Loans, Home Loan, Personal Loan, Vehicle Loan Gold loan Topup and renewal without stepping out of home Making quick payments without any registration Assured security with Biometric Authentication Methods Intuitive Loan Calculator Easy Link up of Bank Account & PAN Booking an Appointment Payment of Utility Bills .
Good Governance Day in India is observed on 25 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, His Samadhi namely ‘Sadiav Atal’ was dedicated to the nation and reflects his personality as a poet, humanist, statesman, and a great leader. He died at the age of 93 on 16 August, 2018. The Good Governance Day was established in 2014 to pay tribute to the former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to raise awareness about the accountability in governance among the people of India. The actions that a government takes to manage its affairs in a state or a country can be called Governance. In other words, it can be defined as ‘the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented.’ However, to
create awareness of accountability in government among the citizens of India, Good Governance Day is observed every year. Good governance is observed annually on December 25. The day aims to let the citizens, the students, who are
TARC to invest Rs 230 crore in developing two land parcels in Delhi and Gurgaon Delhi-based real estate developer TARC ltd will invest over Rs 230 crore in developing residential units at two different land parcels in Delhi and Gurgaon, Amar Sarin, CEO and MD of the company said. The company has planned 500 units in sector 63, Gurgaon, and another 200 units in Rajokri, at the Delhi-Gurgaon border. “We hold large land banks in Delhi and also in NCR towns and we now plan to monetize them in phases. In Delhi, where we don’t see much new development, we will come up with high-rises near the airport,” said Sarin The company has recently sold its warehousing asset in North Delhi to BREP Asia II EIP
Holding (NQ) Pte. Limited, an affiliate of funds controlled by Blackstone for Rs 295 crore. It will use the funds towards paring debts and fast-track its residential projects, in Central West and South Delhi. “While most of the projects we will develop on our own, we are also open to joint ventures. Since most of the land we hold are in prime areas of Delhi, we want to offer premier luxury housing, Sarin said The Gurgaon land parcel is spread in 7-acre and TARC plans to start the construction of 500-units in February. With total of 5 lakh sq ft of development potential, the construction is expected.
the future of the country know about the government’s responsibilities and duties that it needs to fulfill. The day is also celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Following the announcement, the Modi government announced that the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister would be treated as Good Governance Day. Since then the day is celebrated throughout the country every year on December 25 Good Governance Day acts as a reminder to the present government that it should be unbiased, transparent and developmentoriented. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an Indian politician, extraordinary orator and writer On his birth anniversary.
Hong Kong Cyclothon Returns: Get ready for a free immersive, virtual ride The Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced the return of the much-anticipated Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon on 16th January 2022. This would be a hybrid format event on a new stunning route, with free virtual race from 3rd – 16th January 2022 and the physical event for HK residents on 16th January 2022. The physical event of Hong Kong Cyclothon will be held on 16th January 2022 and will include the Hong Kong Section of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (HZMB) for the first time. The HZMB is a massive maritime bridge that connects Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao. It is the world’s longest bridge-tunnel system sea crossing, traversing the waters of the Lingdingyang channel in the Pearl River Estuary. Started.
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