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holidays that marked the birth and death anniversaries of personalities. The cancellation came ten days after chief minister Yogi Adityanath had said he intended to do the same. A major number of the cancelled holidays were those announced by the Samajwadi Party in their regime. Adityanath had suggested that instead of holidays, government schools and offices should organise special programmes on the life and contribution of these personalities.
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Agency | New Delhi Along “one of India’s closest and most dependable friends in Europe” Cyprus, India on Friday exhorted the world community to take decisive action against countries, which provide shelter to terrorists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi following meeting with Cyprus President extended his support to the sovereignty of Cyprus, the island country that has been partitioned in 1974 following a coup attempt supported by Greece and an ensuing Turkish invasion. The country has longest-serving UN Peace Keeping mission. “Given its location, Cyprus appreciates the threat that terrorism poses to the global peace and stability. India itself has been battling cross border ter-
away with red beacons encouraging for the DelAgency | Jammu Following in the foot- on VIP vehicles had re- hi government. The UP ceived national support government on WednesThe Shri Mata Vaishno steps of the Uttar and that has proved to be day cancelled 15 public government, Devi Shrine Board (SM- Pradesh VDSB) has lodged an Delhi’s deputy chief FIR against some people minister Manish Sisofor allegedly sending fake dia Friday announced letters of a union minis- that the national capital ter recommending pref- will also not have holerential treatment in the idays on birth or death issuing of helicopter tick- anniversaries of eminent ets and ‘darshan’ at the personalities. He said he shrine. “The CEO lodged supported the decision The film stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Sathyaraj, Ramya Krishnan, a police complaint. An of the UP government Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead roles FIR has been registered and has instructed the Agency | New Delhi Agency | New Delhi at the Police Station, Ka- Chief Secretary regardNo other Indian film has tra,” the official added. ing the same. He tweetIn a jolt to the Congress The protocol wing of the ed his decision saying created this kind of pre-rein Manipur, four parboard had received let- states should always be lease hype and buzz like ty MLAs including Y ters on the letter head of a ready to learn from the Baahubali – The ConcluSurchandra Singh and union minister bearing his decisions of other states. sion. Does it live up to the Ngamthang Haokip signatures recommending He also said the decision hype? Yes Indeed! With joined the ruling Bharthat priorities be granted of implementing mo- this sequel to part 1, SS tiya janata Party (BJP) for helicopter tickets. halla clinics and doing Rajamouli has proved that on Friday. The other two it is not just another movie Won’t talk to separatists: Centre tells are O Lukhoi and S Bira. dubbed in multiple lan- was nothing intriguing sive intro where he tames Chief Minister N Biren Supreme Court on Kashmir crisis guages with the team who about it.) The plot of this a wild elephant while Raja Singh, Assam Finance the state held a meeting to went all out to promote the fairy tale is simple. At the Matha Sivakami (Ramya Minister Himanta Biswa discuss the situation. The film, but a visual splendor end of a mammoth drama, Krishnan) and the people Sarma and state unit presbench asked the Associa- with mind-blowing sets. good triumphs over evil. of Mahishmati are on their ident K Bhabananda were tion to come with sugges- Big name casting, pow- In fact the Conclusion way to the temple. It be- present when the MLAs tions to resolve the crisis, er-packed performances, is like a prequel to the gins with Amerandra Baa- joined the BJP. After the including stone-pelting spectacular action blocks, earlier version when the hubali taking the crown Assembly elections in the Agency | New Delhi and violent agitation on rich production values, story commences where and his brother Palvala state, Congress MLAs Th Government today told the streets of the Kashmir and benchmark setting it left in part 1 with Kat- Deva (Rana Daggubati) is Shyamkumar Singh, who the Supreme Court it Valley. The apex court VFX are just some of the tappa narrating the tale of annoyed by it. Sivagami is now a minister in the was ready to talk to rec- made it clear to the bar highlights of the film. Mahishmati. The routine asks Amarendra accom- BJP-led coalition govognised political parties body that it would have And the query which fans formula of mass heroes is panied by Kattappa (Sath- ernment, and Ginsuanhau in Jammu and Kashmir to come out with suggesallover were hung upon given a grand introduction yaraj) to visit the country- had joined the BJP too. to resolve the crisis there tions after talking to all – why did Kattappa kill scene here as well. Amren- side and get to know of The move comes a day but not with the separat- stakeholders and cannot Baahubali – has been an- dra Baahubali (Prabhas) people’s problems before after 23 out of 25 Conists. Attorney General shy away by saying that gress councillors in the swered (although there reveals himself to a mas- he assumes the throne. Mukul Rohatgi made it they do not represent evclear that the government erybody in Kashmir. It would come to the nego- said there was need for a tiating table only if the positive start and the bar recognised parties par- body could play an imticipate in the dialogue portant role by coming The development comes a day after AIADMK leader TTV and not the separatist el- out with a gameplan and a ements. He made the sub- roadmap for restoring nor- Dinakaran, who is currently in police custody, was taken to Chennai likely to have started at a audio tape of a brief conAgency | New Delhi missions before a bench, malcy in the Valley. The hawala operator based in versation between Dinacomprising Chief Justice bench also made it clear Delhi Police detained an Chennai and ended with karan and Chandrasekhar. J S Khehar and Justices to the Centre that the court alleged hawala operator one in Chandni Chowk. It is insufficient to link D Y Chandrachud and S would involve itself in the from the Indira Gandhi Separately, after ques- Dinakaran to the bribery K Kaul, while rubbishing matter only if there was a International airport in the claim of the Jammu view that it can play a role New Delhi on Friday in Naresh, is reportedly tioning Dinakaran in case,” the officer told The and Kashmir High Court and there was no jurisdic- connection with a case an aide of ‘middleman’ Chennai, a highly-placed Indian Express. The top Bar Association that the tional issue. “If you feel against AIADMK mem- Sukesh Chandrasekhar. officer said. that there is officer added it is rare for Centre was not coming the court has no role and if ber TTV Dinakaran al- The development comes no direct evidence to cor- the police to file an FIR forward for discussion you feel we have no juris- legedly bribing an Elec- a day after Dinakaran, roborate his relationship against a senior politician and dialogue to resolve diction, we will close the tion Commission official who is currently in po- with Chandrasekhar, or solely on the basis of an the crisis. Rohatgi said re- file at this moment,” the over the party’s ‘two- lice custody, was taken the Rs 1.3 crore recov- audio tape, which cancently the Prime Minister bench told the AG who, at leaves’ symbol,said. The to Chennai to investigate ered from the latter. “All not be validated before a and the Chief Minister of the fag end of the hearing. alleged hawala operator, the money trail that is that we have now is an court.
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International Terrorism that will give a globally recognized definition to ‘terrorism’ and has been pending in the UN since 1996. Cyprus also lent its support for India’s candidature for a permanent seat in an expanded UN Security Council. “Both (India and Cyprus) of us believe that a reformed Security Council, reflective of the world as it is, and not as it was, is necessary to address the range of complex challenges facing the world today,” PM Modi added.
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rorism for decades. We agreed that there is an urgent need for all countries to decisively act against those states who generate, support, shelter and sustain these factories of violence in our regions,” Prime Minister Modi said at the Hyderabad House. Towards the end of countering terrorism both the countries concurred on the need for creating a comprehensive global legal framework, particularly through “early conclusion” of the Comprehensive Convention on
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Itanagar Municipal Council (IMC) joined the BJP in presence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and BJP state President Tapir Gao in Itanagar and two days after 65 Congress leaders joined the BJP along with their supporters ahead of the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) election. In Delhi too, where
the Congress suffered a defeat in the recently-held municipal corporation election, the party lost two senior leaders Arvinder Singh Lovely and Barkha Singh to the BJP. Rajat Sethi, an advisor to the Manipur chief minister, tweeted that the defection came even as Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi was holding a coordination meeting of the Northeast Congress units in Delhi with the aim of strengthening the party.
Pakistan man flies in, tells Delhi airport officials he is from ISI
Agency | New Delhi ‘Hello, I am an ISI agent. But I don’t wish to continue any further and want to remain in India,’ said a passenger after he got off an Air India flight from Dubai at the IGI Airport here today. Muhammad Ahmad Sheikh Muhammad Rafiq, a Pakistani passport holder, approached a help desk at the airport and conveyed to a lady at the counter that he wanted to share information about Pakistan’s snooping agency, ISI. Taken aback by his statement, the lady quickly in-
formed security officials who detained him immediately and informed the central intelligence agencies. 38-year-old Rafiq had arrived here by Air India’s flight from Dubai and was further booked for Kathmandu. However, he did not take the next flight and decided to break journey and walked up to the help-desk counter at the airport. During questioning, Rafiq said he was connected with the ISI but had decided to call it a day and remain in India, officials said. He was whisked away to an undisclosed destination where he was being questioned by sleuths from various central intelligence agencies, they said, adding his claims were being verified.
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To avoid another Sukma, be fair to the tribals A few years ago, I’d hit ground zero in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar and was driven by CRPF men along a slim metalled road. The 21-km road had only just been constructed under the supervision of gun-wielding security personnel and this stretch had its own milestones. ‘Ma’am, this is what we call ambush point. This is where we lost seven men,’’ said a voice in the dark as we drove down that road where turning on headlights was inadvisable. A little further is where 12 men had been killed in an explosion and just ahead; another milestone: The place where a jawan had died of a heatstroke. The killing of 25 jawans in Sukma on Monday is a stark reminder of how little has changed. The majority of security personnel I spoke to then did not want to be part of the ‘war’ – the same war New Delhi and its ministers have vowed to fight with renewed vigour after the Monday attack. The jawans – loyal to their uniform and the country – know the ground reality. They desperately want out of this war theatre because as one of them had said, rather succinctly, “We don’t know who is a Naxal and who is an adivasi.” In Sukma, the casualty rate was higher because the soldiers couldn’t tell the difference. For too long now, successive governments have only been pumping in more troops, but is more boots on the ground the way forward? Will the additional troops be able to distinguish a Naxal from a tribal? The UPA government had gone hunting for the Maoists as part of a plan they’d unimaginatively codenamed Operation Green Hunt. The CRPF didn’t know who they were hunting for then; and years later as Sukma has shown, they still don’t know. The men in khaki are well trained. They carry the best automatic weapons, even sleep with loaded guns resting on their chest; but they are drawn from distant Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and know neither the terrain nor the language. A few days at ground zero had made it plainly clear that the Centre’s paramilitary was trying to do what the local police should have done, but they were either demotivated or too scared or sympathetic of the tribals. Many local police officers have families in the villages of Sukma and Bijapur, and know that if the locals veer towards the Naxals, it is because they want food, clothing, education, health facilities and legitimate rights over the land that is theirs. This is what the state and the Centre need to understand. You cannot deprive the adivasis their due, their minerals, and their land rights through MoU after MoU with mining companies. Importantly, you cannot divide the tribals through vigilante groups. The state received the best intelligence it could have hoped to get through Alex Paul Menon, one of the district collectors who was taken hostage by the Naxals in Sukma in 2012. In the 13 days he spent in their custody, Menon had long conversations with his kidnappers. Of the over 100 armed rebels he had a chance to interact with, 70% told him they had taken to arms in reaction to the Salwa Judum.
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“The chief minister has stressed that law and order is the top priority of the and the police have been clearly told that no nuisance, irrespective of who is creating it, will be tolerated,” - Don’t spare those who create nuisance irrespective of their political leanings as law and order is the top priority, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has told police officials. UP power minister Shrikant Sharma told a news conference today...
At times Alex Parrish gets affected Anushka Shetty’s Diet by Priyanka, the personality and Fitness Routine Agency | New Delhi For Her Glam Avatar Actress Priyanka Chopra has been juggling between Indian and American characters for a while now. The In The Sequal National Film Award winner says that whenever she Agency | New Delhi
gets emotional or angry, she becomes ‘desi and her ‘desi’ accent comes out. The Fashion star has stepped into shoes of characters like Alex Parrish of the American series Quantico and Victoria Leeds of Hollywood film Baywatch. Does her personality get influenced by the on screen characters? “I am doing this all the time. Imagine, I was shooting for ‘Bajirao Mastani’ during the first season of ‘Quantico’. But I think it is the other way round. At times Alex gets affected by Priyanka, the personality,” Priyanka told IANS in an interview. “There are some (long working) days when maybe… I am saying a dialogue (of Alex) in my way with an Indian accent. And then my dialect coach would come and remind me that I have to maintain Alex, an American girl. You know, whenever I get emotional or angry, I suddenly become ‘desi’ and my desi accent comes out,” she added. The Padma Shri awardee believes that no matter how much she travels across the globe, she will remain an Indian by heart who wants to create and explore the diversity of our culture.
Shabana Azmi recalls how Vinod Khanna helped her through an intimate scene Agency | New Delhi
If you recall the iconic couples of 70’s, you would dare not miss the camaraderie shared by Shabana Azmi and Vinod Khanna on the silver screen. Whether Amar Akbar Anthony or Shaque, there was something so believable about them. As the veteran heartthrob passed away, Shabana Azmi recalls how he came to her rescue when she was stressing about this intimate scene in Shaque. As mentioned by HT, the actor recalled her shoot days from Shaque and said, “I remember being terrified because Aruna and Vikas (the filmmakers) who were married then
and co-directing the film, demonstrated how they wanted a particularly intimate scene to be done. I was awkward and very embarrassed. Vinod, who sensed this came to my rescue.” She added that he made her comfortable about the entire sequence, “When we started rehearsing he put his arm around me and asked the directors, “If I hold her in
this position will I miss the camera? Would it be better if I hold her arm higher?” Suddenly I felt ‘oh this is such a technical thing, there is no need to be embarrassed’ and I started breathing again. I will always be thankful to him for this.” Then, Shabana recalls, Vinod Khanna was a big star and she was just paving her way through stardom.
a strong message about schools. It portrays that the status of the school does not matter but it is the quality, the values and the environment that makes you what you are. Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar are trying hard to find that one elite school for their daughter, which will give her a passport to upper class. But, as a viewer, you realise that as
humans we have the tendency to adjust according to the surroundings. It also makes us want to cherish what we have and not worry about who is doing what because, at the end of the day, there is more to life than just a rat race. The music has been composed by Sachin- Jigar who have done a marvellous job with this piece.
Hindi Medium song Ek Jindari: This song will make you want to go back to school Agency | New Delhi
At times, words are not enough to put across your feelings. Hindi Medium’s song Ek Jindari does that to you. In two minutes, it flashes all those forgotten childhood memories when happiness was all about getting new books, new stationary and performing on annual days. And most important, take a break from all of it on a whim. Sung by Taniskaa Sanghvi, the song is a throwback to moments we wish we could relive. It makes you hate growing up, and wish life had a redo button which can take you back to the time when you didn’t have to adult. This song also gives
This song from Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar movie will make you hate being an adult
The Magnum Opus franchise is back. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion hits the cinemas today. Baahubali: The beginning, not only registered a historic collection of over 600 crores at the domestic box office, but also went on to win the coveted National award for its pure cinematic genius. And by the looks of the trailer, Baahubali 2 promises to be following in the same lines of repeating a similar history forged by its much celebrated previous installment. Will it live up to the benchmark set by Baahubali, or fall flat in the face of tall expectations is yet to be seen. What has also added to the excitement of the release, is its setting, the favourite fairytale romance is all set to go back in time to seek major answers. Yes, an answer to the question, which has hooked the nation in a state of suspense for over an year, ‘Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?” also lies embedded in the rocks of past. The back and forth in time has also given characters a chance to experiment with their looks. While Prabhas is charming as both Amarendra (father) and Mahendra (Baahubali), the doting wife of Amarendra Baahubali, Devsena, played by Anushka Shetty’s transformation is worth commending as well. The first part of the franchise saw Anushka doing justice to the role of a tormented widow, held prisoner by Bhallala Deva - played by Rana Daggubati the cruel king of Mahishmati. The second part is set to show Devsena in all her regal glory and youthful beauty. Here’s what Anushka underwent in terms of fitness and diet to do justice to the transformation. Her look as the warrior princess.
Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra accused of cheating; complaint filed Agency | New Delhi Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra have been accused of cheating by an export company. A bed-sheet supplier, Bhalotia Exports Ltd., has reportedly filed a complaint against the actress, her husband, and three others for financial cheating to the tune of Rs 24.12 lakh. Thecompany claimed Shilpa and others have swindled money out of the products ordered online through Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd. The alleged irregularity of payment are for August to November 2015 and May to August 2016, according to The Asian Age. The complaint has been filed at Thane’s Kongoan police station. Apart from Shilpa and her husband directors of Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd Uday Kothari, Darshit Shah and Vedant Bali have also been mentioned in the complaint. “We received the complaint following which a case was registered by the Kongaon police station. The investigation has begun. Details of the transactions are being looked into,” the report quoted Thane police PRO as saying. The report further said the online orders were first received by Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd, but was later passed on to Bhalotia Exports Ltd for making the deliveries. Shilpa’s company allegedly received the commission for the delivery but did not pay back the due amount to the other party.
An export company has accused Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra of cheating, and has filed a complaint at Thane police station
3 / Dt. 29-04-2017, Saturday facilitates advanced healthcare for the Mundrataluka at The Mundra Institute of Medical Science Agency | New Delhi Global trade enabler DP World in association with the TAI Foundation managed ‘The Mundra Institute of Medical Science’ has transformed the landscape of healthcare in the Mundrataluka since its inauguration six months ago. The hospital, equipped with advanced health care facilities such as digital x-rays, oncological surgery, chemotherapy and laser stone removal provides easy access to healthcare facilities to the residents of the villages of Mundrataluka. The facility has catered to thousands of patients since its launch in October 2016. The Out Patient Department has treated over 7000 patients, the In Patient Department has facilitated more than 800 patients, and over 900 patients
have benefitted from the x-ray facilities at the hospital. In addition to this, the hospital has hosted a total of 8 health camps to ensure fitness and wellbeing within the community. The modern amenities and skilled staff at the Mundra Institute of Medical Science have efficiently saved lives in cases of severe accidents in the surrounding areas. Mr. TarachandChheda, MLA Mandvi-Mundra, commented on the success of the hospital, “It was my honour to inaugurate the centre in October last year, and since then the hospital has successfully become a provider of healthcare in the taluka. It was extremely critical to have a state-of-the-art hospital in the district, which otherwise lacks exceptional healthcare facilities.
9th MZone Property Show started today
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Buying a house is a very heavy task for a common man in these days. 9 th MZone Property show started today at Football Ground, Kankaria with Lots of Affordable housing offers to Middle class Family. Property show will be opened till 30 th April, 2017. Well-known builders participated in this Show with their offers & schemes on Affordable Flats, Ten-
ements, Row-houses, Commercial Complex, Shopping Mall and Plotting. Nationalized Bank associated with the Show to advice on proper way to the Middle Class Family for the Loan Procedure. In addition, Cultural programs, Musical Rock Band (Live), Fashion show, Laughter Show and Celebrity visits at the Property Show will be the center of attraction. Organized Devang Bhatt said that We understand the difficulties in buying a home. We started this Property Show keeping in mind for general public. I wish this show will be blessings for them.
Miraj Cinemas increasing footprints in Gujarat
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Miraj Cinemas, a prominent player in the cinema exhibition market strengthens its position in Gujarat by adding 2 new multiplexes with 7 screens in 15 days in cities of Ahmedabad and Vadodra. With this addition of screens Miraj Cinemas has now secured 77 screens pan India out of which 21 screens in Gujarat which makes Miraj Cinemas as one of the fastest growing theatre chains in the country. Besides, new multiplexes in Vadodra and in Ahmedabad, Miraj Cinemas have presence in the state with 7 screens multi-
plex at Miraj City Pulse, Ahmedabad, 3 screens property in Gandhidham and 4 screen multiplex at Cine Pride, Ahmedabad. The new property of Miraj cinemas in Vadodra situated at SWC mall has 3D equipped 4 screens boasts of 728 plush seating capacities with 7.1 Dolby surround sound facility, 2k Projectors and recliner seats while its new property in Ahmedabad situated at Vitthal Plaza (New Naroda) has 3 screens with a seating capacity of 372 along with silver screen and recliner seating facilities comprises with modern state-of-the art infrastructure. Commenting on the development Mr. Amit Sharma, Managing Director, Miraj Cinemas said, “We are proud to launch 2 multiplexes in Ahmedabad and in Vadodra simultaneously in just 15 days.
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Some incidents shake me so hard that I lose context of playing cricket, says Gautam Gambhir Agency | New Delhi
KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir has time and again called for action to be taken against those who attack India’s defence forces – be it the Border Security Forces (BSF) or Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). After the attack in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district in which 25 CRPF jawans were killed, Gambhir asked for action and response in retaliation to the loss of lives. Recently, he also announced that he will bear the educational expenses of the children of 25 CRPF personnel killed in an attack by Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. Gambhir is known to be a passionate cricketer and his love for the country is also quite passionate. This was visi-
ble when he shared a post on the KKR website and revealed his insights on the attacks on defence forces affected his mind prior to a IPL game and how he ultimately tackled it. In a post for the KKR Gambhir wrote,” I can even watch and enjoy a cricket match being played between associate nations. I just love this game. But some incidents shake me so hard that I
lose context of playing cricket. Our last game on Wednesday was one such day where I experienced the hollow feeling. The recent CRPF attacks in Chattisgarh were still fresh in my mind. On Wednesday morning I picked up newspapers and saw gut-wrenching pictures of the daughters of two CRPF men killed in the latest attacks. One of them was saluting her martyr father while in the other picture the howling young woman was being consoled by her relative.” Gambhir went to say, “We were to play against Rising Pune Supergiant in the evening. As the day went on and I was going from selection meeting to batsmen’s meeting to bowlers’ meeting the pictures kept growing on me.
My heart is always in Italy. Is the Chelsea manager hinting at a return to Serie A? Agency | New Delhi
Antonio Conte looks set to win the Premier League title in his first season in charge at Chelsea and the Italian could also do the double should his team defeat Arsenal in the finals of the FA Cup next month. The former Juventus manager has been outstanding since he took charge of Chelsea and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is desperate to tie him down to a new long term contract. However, despite Chelsea being on course to win the Premier League title this season and possibly the FA Cup too, there is no guarantee that Conte will remain at Chelsea beyond the current season. Throughout this season, Conte has been linked with a move back to the Serie A with Inter Milan eyeing a move for
Gujarat Lions opening batsman Aaron Finch has expressed confidence that his team can win the remaining games in the IPL and qualify for the playoffs . Finch, who hit a quickfire 72 off 34 balls, said,”Yes, we are still very confident to go into playoffs. Last year, we won six out of first seven games. We are probably now in a position to win five
SPORTS ROUNDUP Maria Sharapova responds to Eugenie Bouchard’s ‘cheater’ claims: I am way above that
Agency | New Delhi Former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova has hit back at Canadian tennis ace Eugenie Bouchard after the latter called her a ‘cheat’ and urged the WTA not to allow dope offenders to return to the sport. Sharapova made a successful comeback to tennis after a 15-month suspension for doping by reaching the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart
Grand Prix on Thursday. The 30-year-old Russian, who has won five Grand Slams and is among the highest-paid athletes in the world, returned to action on Wednesday with a straight sets win over Roberta Vinci following her suspension for the use of banned substance meldonium. She then eased past fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova 7-5, 6-1 in her second
match to move into the last-8 stage. Many of her rivals were not happy with Sharapova receiving a wildcard entry into the Stuttgart event including Bouchard, who said the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) was sending the wrong message in allowing Sharapova to come back. “I don’t think that’s right. She’s a cheater and so, to me, I mean I don’t think a cheater in any sport should be able to play that sport again,” Bouchard said in an interview on Thursday. “It’s so unfair to all the other players who do it the right way and are true. I think from the WTA it sends the wrong message to young kids, you know, cheat, and we’ll welcome you back with open arms.
IPL 2017: Suresh Raina dedicates Orange cap to daughter Gracia
Suresh Raina who scored an unbeaten 34 dedicated the win and the Orange cap to his daughter Gracia Correspondent | Rajkot
him as their new Chinese owners are looking to get them back to the top of the Serie A and European football. One thing that’s certain is that Conte will not be spending the rest of his managerial career at Chelsea or in the Premier League as the Italian made it clear that he wants to return to Italy at some point in his career. In an interview with an Italian TV show Emigratis, Conte was asked if he would return to Serie A at some
point in his career and he said: “Yes. My heart is always in Italy.” Then one of the reporters said that no club in Italy will be able afford the wages Chelsea are paying him at the moment to which Conte replied: “Haven’t the new owners come in now?” His reply was in reference to Inter Milan and AC Milan who were both recently taken over by Chinese companies. Inter were purchased by Suning Group.
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out of last six. That is a great challenge, though.” and added,”It was a pretty polished performance and we saw some young quicks Nathu and Basil, really stand up with the new ball against some of the best players to have ever played this format,” Finch said. Stating that it was a conscious effort to attack the bowlers, Finch explained,”Sometimes, in a small run-chase, you can make the mistake of
Gujarat Lions are currently sixth with six points from eight games
trying to bat too slowly and before you know, the run rate gets upto 9 per over,” he said. Finch also said he and Suresh Raina were trying to get ahead of the run-rate and said,” We were just trying to get ahead of the run-rate. So even if something did happen, there were a couple of guys like Jadeja, Faulkner, Dinesh Karthik, who could still pick up the pieces,” he said. Finch said that at this stage of the tournament, they can’t afford to lose anymore games. “At this stage, you still got to keep winning games. If you are in a position where you can really accelerate and make sure you finish as quickly as possible, it’s great. We are lucky we got into a position like that tonight,” he said. Gujarat Lions are currently sixth with six points from eight games.
Gujarat Lions skipper Suresh Raina bagged the Orange cap as he became the highest run-getter in the ongoing Indian Premier League season after their win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday. Raina who scored an unbeaten 34 dedicated the win and the Orange cap to his daughter Gracia. Raina took to social media and uploaded a picture on his Instagram account that said, “Much needed win for TheGujaratLions and an orange cap! This one goes to you Gracia GameMaariChhe IPL2017 Graciasfirstmatch”. Earlier, after being put into bat, Royal Challengers Bangalore were restricted to a total of 134 in 20
overs after riding on fast bowler Andrew Tye’s another scintillating spell of bowling. The right-handed quick bowler returned with figures of 12/3 in 4 overs. In reply, Gujarat Lions lost two early wickets but a partnership between Suresh Raina and Aaron Finch anchored them to a 7-wicket win. Finch smashed the RCB bowlers all over the ppark to score his 72 before being removed by
Pawan Negi while Raina remained at the crease till the end and took his team over the line. He scored 34 and now has a total of 309 runs in 8 matches at an average of 61.80 with the highest score of 84 runs under his belt. Suresh Raina-led Gujarat Lions awho are presently sitting at third-last in the points table will lock horns with second placed Mumbai Indians in Rajkot on Saturday.
UN Global Compact Calls on Business to Shift from Incremental Change to Breakthrough Innovation on the SDGs Agency | New Delhi
“Time is of the essence,” urged LiseKingo, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact, to an audience of more than 300 local and global leaders from business, finance, civil society, Government and the UN, at the conclusion of the UN Global Compact twoday event, Making Global Goals Local Businesses – India, in New Delhi today. The closing of the meeting focused on the opportunities for driving transformational change and using breakthrough innovation
to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “The first movers to align their businesses with the Global Goals will have a five-to-fifteen year advantage on this sustainable playing field, and the best minds from the world of sustainability are coming together with those at
the forefront of innovation to generate disruptive technologies,” said Kingo. “We are seeing how new breakthrough technologies in a range of fields are enabling the type and scale of change needed to meet the Global Goals.” The twoday event brought together local and global leaders to focus on how, through bold innovation, businesses can create solutions to address the challenges of sustainable development, advance responsible business practices and tap into new opportunities found within the SDGs.
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GM India Consolidates Manufacturing at Talegaon Plant Sunvilla News | Halol
General Motors India today ceased production at the Halol facility, delivering a key milestone in the consolidation of manufacturing in India. GM India President and Managing Director Kaher Kazem said all GM manufacturing in India will now be at the company’s Talegaon facility. “The consolidation of manufacturing
at our Talegaon facility is an important milestone for GM India,” said Kazem. “That said, we are mindful of the impact on our employees at Halol. We have committed to support them through this necessary transition with generous separation payments or the option of continuity of employment at Talegaon.” Kazem said a range of additional support measures had been
put in place for both the employeeswho opted for the significantly enhanced separation payments and those who will transfer, including tax and financial advice and pre-transfer visits to Talegaon. “Since we first announced in 2015 that we would cease manufacturing at Halol, we have worked with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition,” said Kazem.
with the other accused were responsible for the widespread riots, which were part of a “larger conspiracy”. Appearing for Jafri, Mumbai-based senior lawyer Mihir Desai argued that the SIT did not investigate the case properly and ignored vital part of evidence, which could have been included in the investigation. He also said that statements of ex-IPS Sanjiv Bhatt, former DGP R B Sreekumar, ex-IPS Rahul Shar-
ma, statements of slain BJP leader Haren Pandya and his father Vitthalbhai, among others, were not considered worthy by the SIT. Desai said that these aspects should have been left by the SIT for the trial court to decide. He argued that the magisterial court, where the closure report was filed by the SIT, ought not to have accepted it. Jafri had moved the High Court in 2014 after her protest petition against the closure report was rejected by the magisterial court. “Our protest petition which was rejected by the Court should be treated as an independent complaint and further investigation should have been ordered,” Desai said.
Zakia Jafri’s lawyers conclude arguments challenging clean chit to PM Modi, others Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
The lawyers representing Zakia Jafri, wife of former Congress MP Ahsan Jafri who was killed in the Gulberg Society massacre during the 2002 riots, on Thursday concluded their submissions before the Gujarat High Court, which is hearing her petition challenging the clean chit to the then chief minister Narendra Modi and others in the communal riots. The Supreme Court appointed-Special Investigation Team (SIT) will now argue against the plea and defend its closure report giving relief to Modi and 60 others, including several police officials and politicians. Jafri had alleged that Modi along
Won’t talk with separatists who demand ‘azaadi’: Centre to SC about dialogue on Kashmir unrest Agency | New Delhi
The Centre told the Supreme Court today that it won’t hold talks on resolving the unrest in Kashmir with separatist leaders+ or those people who demand ‘azaadi’. The Centre made this statement+ while the top court was hearing a petition filed by the Jammu and Kashmir Bar Association against the use of pellet guns. The Association wants the Centre
to hold talks with Hurriyat leaders. To that, the Centre told the court it will talk only to those persons who are legally permitted to hold talks on people’s behalf. The apex court then asked the J&K Bar Association to submit to it the names of relevant people who can hold talks with the Centre. The SC further said it would direct the Centre to hold talks with relevant stakeholders+ in the state only if there is a
first step from the people whose cause the Bar Association is espousing. The Bar Association wants the armed forces and police to stop using pellet guns. Critics say pellets seriously injure people and cause them to go blind. Security forces have used and continue to use them in Kashmir during protests. Unrest and protests in the state began last year after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani.
Gujarat scientist used Google translator to forge ISIS threat letter in Arabic, caught
ing for more than two decades. DCB officials said Shukla’s computer was scanned thoroughly and a soft copy of the letter written in English, which was translated as it is in Arabic, was recovered. The translation application, which Shukla had deleted, was also recovered from his compute. According to police, Shukla even cooked
up a story of an attack on him last week by two bike-borne assailants who threw chemical substance on him in an attempt to rob him. After Shukla was busted, he reportedly told the DCB officials that “he has been researching for drugs for treating HIV among other diseases for the last 28 years, however, society never took note of his efforts. This led him to depression. He has confessed that he himself wrote the letter and cooked up the story of attack”.
Surat Municipal Corporation had earlier issued property tax bills to the mobile tower companies in Surat from 2008. The companies in the beginning paid the property tax bills for the year 2008-09
and 2009 -10, and later, they went to the Gujarat High Court challenging the bills slapped by the SMC. The Gujarat High Court had, in April 2013, passed an order stating that the SMC is not liable to charge tax from the mobile tower company and they have to refund the collected tax money to the companies. The SMC approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court order in 2013. After a long legal
Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
A Surendranagar-based scientist doctor, who is in his 60s, allegedly forged a threat letter in Arabic using Google translator and claimed it to be from ISIS, the Cyber Cell of Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) has found after investigations. Mukesh Shukla had told the local police that the ISIS wanted to acquire information from him about a “secret drug formula for treating malaria and HIV” on which he had been work-
Intex Opens its 50th Master Intex Care Partner (MICP) in Ahmedabad; 5th in Gujarat
Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
Intex Technologies, one of the leading consumer electronics company reached a new milestone in strengthening its after-sales service network with the opening of its 50th Master Intex Care Partner (MICP) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today. The 2700 sq. ft. MICP is the second in Ahmedabad and 5th in Gujarat catering directly to consumers as well as to all the Intex Care Partners/service centers al-
Surat Municipal Coporation: Mobile tower firms to pay Rs 80 crore as tax dues to civic body Correspondent | Surat
AFTER FIVE years of legal battle, and acting on the Supreme Court orders, mobile tower firms in Surat have paid Rs. 3.5 crore to Surat Municipal Corporation as property tax and user charges. The mobile companies owe Rs 80 crore to SMC. As per details, there are more than 2,000 towers in the city, and 400 new towers are coming up in Surat city limit area. The
Congress leader’s daughter fears ‘honour killing’ for teaching yoga, moves HC Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
An Ahmedabad-based woman has been provided police protection after she moved the Gujarat high court fearing her “honour killing” by her father, a local Congress leader, and husband who are allegedly against her profession as a yoga trainer. Rashesha Desai, 35, is the daughter of retired IPS officer VV Rabari, who allegedly did not approve of her leaving her husband to pursue her passion for yoga. Desai has a yoga studio in Thaltej area of the city.Her father is a Congress member since 2012. Killing
for protecting a family’s “honour” are common in many states of India and are mostly committed by family members over romantic liaisons or for marrying against set societal norms. Activists have been seeking separate laws to deal with honour killings. They say the crime is under-reported and many such incidents are covered up. In her petition to the HC, Desai said her husband Keyur Desai and father may “eliminate” her as they are against her wish to live as an independent woman and rather want her to live a life by following “tradi-
tional values”. Desai, in her petition filed through lawyer Sikandar Saiyed, said she has been seeking divorce for two years. She has alleged that her father, who retired as additional director general of police, had forced her to drop her career plan and go back to her husband. Desai said she said the right to live on her own terms as she is “capable of earning bread and support myself and nobody should interfere”. The HC, apart from ordering security cover for her, has instructed police to look into the matter. Courts in Gujarat, a BJPruled state.
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battle, the Apex Court in December 2016 passed an order setting aside the Gujarat High Court order, ordering the mobile tower companies to pay the tax dues.
ready running in Gujarat. The 50th MICP in Ahmedabad was inaugurated by Mr. Biju Abraham, Head Customer- Service (CDIT), Intex Technologies and other officials. In Gujarat state, the five MICPs are in Rajkot (2), Ahmedabad (2) and Surat (1). The MICP has opened at Troika Services, Banglow No.36, Prernatirth Banglow part – 1 Satellite, Ahmedabad 380015. On this occasion, Mr. Biju Abraham, Intex Technologies said, “We are very happy to open our 50th MICP especially in Gujarat (Ahmedabad) as three years back in 2014, the first Intex MICP was opened in Gujarat (Rajkot).
Gambhir-Uthappa shine again as Kolkata thrash Delhi by 7 wickets
Agency | Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile picked up three wickets to blunt Sanju Samson’s half century and restrict Delhi Daredevils to 160/6 in 20 overs in an Indian Premier League game at the Eden Gardens on Friday (April 28. Australian Coulter-Nile, coming back into the side after a one-match break, returned best figures of (3/34) in his four overs picking up the wickets of Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant at crucial junctures to halt Delhi’s surge. Ankit Bawne -- playing in place of Aditya Tare -was not out on 12 while
Pat Cummins did not face a ball when their innings ended. Delhi openers Karun Nair (15; 17b, 3x4, 0x6) and Samson started well with the former playing the aggressor’s role in the first few overs, welcoming Chris Woakes with two consecutive boundaries in his first two deliveries of the match. The pair stitched together a 48-run stand before Narine removed Nair who missed a sweep with the ball striking his back leg for a plumb leg before wicket decision. The hosts suffered a blow when in-form wicketkeeper batsman Robin Uthappa picked up a knock.
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