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INDIA GETS ITS SPEAKER AND LoP including Rahul Gandhi and
Akhilesh Yadav,
Kejriwal incarcerated
RAJESH KUMAR n NEW DELHI

am Aadmi Party (AAP)

He has to be shown
documents,” the CBI said. The
agency claimed that the “south
congratulated Birla too,
stressing on “impartiality”
A convener and Delhi Chief
Minister Arvind Kejriwal
lobby” visited Delhi when the
COVID-19 wave was at its
and hoping he would allow was remanded to three-day peak. The CBI counsel,
them to raise the voice of the custody of the Central Bureau however, said they had argued
people and not apply his of Investigation (CBI), hours on facts and that no agency
restraint orders only to after he was arrested by the source had stated anything. To
Opposition benches. Central probe agency in this, the judge said the media
Pro-tem Speaker connection with the money picks up one line. “It is very
Bhartruhari Mahtab made laundering probe into now- difficult to control media that
the announcement of Birla’s scrapped excise policy. way,” he added.
election after the Special Judge Amitabh Rawat The CBI also accused
Opposition, which had passed the order on an Kejriwal of making
forwarded the the name of application moved by the CBI “unnecessary allegation of
eight-term Congress MP which formally arrested Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal being produced before the malice”. “Unnecessary
Kodikunnil Suresh as its Kejriwal after obtaining Rouse Avenue Court in connection with a money laundering case related to the allegation of malice are being
candidate, did not press for permission from the court. Delhi liquor policy, in New Delhi, on Wednesday PTI made. We could have
votes to the motion. “The CBI’s application is conducted these proceedings
This is the fifth time that a allowed for three days. The before the elections. I (CBI)
Speaker will serve beyond accused be produced before 7 money laundering case. maximum of 15 days. If he am doing my job, satisfying
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Om Birla after the latter was elected as the Speaker of the House during the first Session the tenure of one Lok Sabha. pm,” the judge said while Appearing for the Delhi Chief fails to secure bail in both the every court,” the counsel
of the 18th Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, on Wednesday. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister for It is also among the few passing the order on the CBI Minister, senior advocate A cases being probed by the CBI representing the CBI said.
Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju are also seen PTI occasions that an election application. Kejriwal will be M Singhvi made the request and ED, he will go back to When the court asked why
became necessary for a post produced before the court on to withdraw the plea before a judicial custody once his was Kejriwal being arrested
PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n Both sides, Treasury and election, the Congress-led conventionally decided by June 29. vacation bench of Justices police remand ends in the now, the CBI counsel said the
NEW DELHI Opposition benches had INDIA Bloc is now turning consensus. The CBI, earlier on Manoj Misra and S V N Bhatti present case. probe agency refrained from
reasons for celebrations on its attention to put pressure As he assumed charge, Birla Wednesday, formally arrested and the bench allowed it and The CBI in its application, arresting him while the
DA nominee Om Birla Wednesday and in this on Birla to announce the read out a resolution Kejriwal in the said case and dismissed the plea as seeking his remand for five elections were going on. “The
N was elected Speaker of
the Lok Sabha for a second
milieu the rare occasion on
the Floor of Parliament was
schedule for election of
Deputy Speaker, which
condemning the Emergency
imposed by then Prime
had sought five-day custody.
During the remand period,
withdrawn.
Notably, the Enforcement
days told the court that he
was required to be quizzed to
court was considering his
interim bail for elections. If at
consecutive term by voice noticed when Birla, Rahul remained vacant for five Minister Indira Gandhi in the court has also allowed Directorate (ED) case unearth the larger conspiracy that time, I (CBI) would have
vote on Wednesday, facing a and Prime Minister years in the previous years. 1975 and asked members to Kejriwal’s wife Sunita investigated the alleged in the matter. It also said the arrested... That shows my
challenge from the Narendra Modi exchanged As a first step, sources said, observe a moment’s silence, Kejriwal and his Lawyer to money trail, the CBI case will Delhi Chief Minister was restraint that I did not arrest
Opposition-backed greetings among each other. there are plans to submit a triggering a wave of protests meet him for 30 minutes have to prove corruption and required to be confronted him when he was
candidate, K Suresh. While the constitution of the “joint letter” to the Speaker by the Opposition. every day. Furthermore, the bribe-taking by public with evidence and other campaigning,” the counsel
A few minutes later, 18th Lok Sabha was asking him to immediately His first day in the chair saw court also allowed them to servants. The probe agency people accused in the case. said. During the hearing,
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi completed on Wednesday, initiate the process for the House being adjourned. carry his prescribed on Tuesday examined the “We need his custodial Kejriwal’s lawyers argued that
was granted the position of President Droupadi Murmu election of Deputy Speaker, a While Opposition members medicines and home-cook AAP supremo in Tihar Jail interrogation... He is not even the agency’s move to arrest the
Leader of the Opposition in is scheduled to address the Constitutional position. vociferously protested food during the remand and recorded his statement recognising that (co-accused) AAP boss at this point showed
the Lok Sabha, a status the joint sitting of both Houses Modi, who moved the inside, BJP members held a period. related to the Excise Policy Vijay Nair was working under it had acted “in a most biased
Lower House has not of Parliament on Thursday motion for Birla’s election as demonstration outside Shortly after the arrest, case. him. He says Nair was working manner”. The reference was to
witnessed for two terms, as and both — the Lok Sabha Speaker, lauded the balance Parliament House, raising Kejriwal withdrew the Kejriwal will remain in the under Atishi Marlena and the fact the CBI had already
the Congress had previously and the Ràjya Sabha — will he showed in maintaining slogans and demanding an petition filed in the Supreme CBI’s custody until his Saurabh Bharadwaj. He puts quizzed him in connection
failed to secure enough seats begin proceedings during decorum of the House apology from the Congress Court challenging the order custodial interrogation in the the entire onus on Manish with this case - for nine hours
to be accorded the LoP the day. during his previous term. for the Emergency. passed by the Delhi High corruption case comes to an Sisodia (also accused in the in April last year.
status. After fighting the Speaker’s Several Opposition leaders, Continued on Page 2 Court staying his bail in the end, which can go on for a case). He has to be confronted. Continued on Page 2

3 ultras killed ahead of Amarnath Yatra

MOHIT KANDHARI ■ JAMMU arrangements have been made After the twin attacks, security
in Lakhanpur — the gateway to forces intensified their anti-
he entire security grid has Jammu and Kashmir and along terrorist operations and
T been kept on a state of high
alert across Jammu and
the yatra route to prevent the
movement of any suspected
announced a cash reward of Rs
5 lakhs each for four Pakistani
Kashmir after Punjab police late persons, the security forces are terrorists believed to have
Tuesday night noticed the taking no chances to allow the infiltrated and operated in the
movement of two armed Pakistan-based terrorists to district. In addition, Northern
suspects moving closer to the target the Amarnath yatra. Army Commander Lieutenant
forward areas bordering Kathua Quick Reaction Teams have General MV Suchindra Kumar
district in the run-up to the been stationed along the visited Jammu and Kashmir’s
beginning of the 52-day-long highway at vantage locations Reasi district and reviewed the
Amarnath Yatra on June 29. while separate security security situation of the region
WikiLeaks founder Meanwhile, one terrorist was
killed by the joint team of
security forces in an ongoing
checkpoints have been
established along the border
roads connecting the Jammu-
on Tuesday.
His visit to the area along with
General Officer Commanding
Assange returns to encounter in a forest area of
Gandoh in Doda district.
Pathankot highway.
To check the movement of
(GOC) of 16 Corps Lieutenant
General Navin Sachdeva and
According to ADGP, Anand suspected persons high- GoC Romeo Force became
Australia a free man Jain,”Two more terrorists have
been neutralised in an ongoing
powered CCTV cameras have
been installed along the yatra
important to review the security
setup in the wake of the terror
joint operation in the Gandoh, route. Security has been beefed attack on a bus carrying
AP n CANBERRA Bhaderwah sector of district up across the base camp in pilgrims in the area on June 9.
Doda. Arms and ammunition Jammu, Pahalgam and Baltal in Nine persons, including seven
ikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have been recovered from their the Kashmir valley to ensure an pilgrims from Rajasthan, Uttar
W returned to his homeland
Australia aboard a charter jet on
possession.”
Separate searches were also
incident-free yatra.
Divisional
Security personnel guard as vehicles leave the Amarnath yatra base camp Bhagwati Nagar during a ‘dry run’ conducted by the authorities
Commissioner ahead of annual Amarnath Yatra, in Jammu, on Wednesday PTI
Pradesh and Delhi, were killed
and 41 injured in the attack
Wednesday, hours after pleading guilty conducted in the Reasi district Jammu, Romesh Kumar, along when the terrorists opened fire
to obtaining and publishing US after some locals reported the with ADGP, Anand Jain on the bus carrying pilgrims
military secrets in a deal with Justice suspected movement of three Wednesday supervised the Dry Doda encounter, Additional Jain said the operation was Six security personnel were returning from Shiv Khori
Department prosecutors that concludes armed persons in the Kanda Run of Shri Amarnathji Yatra Director General of Police, launched in the Gandoh, injured when terrorists attacked shrine near Teryath village in
a drawn-out legal saga. area on Tuesday evening, 2024 amidst tight security and Jammu Anand Jain in a post on Bhaderwah Sector of district a joint check post at the Pouni area.
The criminal case of international prompting the Army, CRPF, and complete protocol from Yatri X said one terrorist had been Doda after receiving Chattargalla on June 11, while a He was briefed on the prevailing
intrigue, which had played out for police to launch the search Niwas Bhagwati Nagar to Yatra gunned down while the intelligence reports about the policeman was injured in a security situation and the
years, came to a surprise end in a most operation. camp Lamber at Banihal. operation was still going on in presence of terrorists in the gunfight with terrorists at Kota actions of the security forces, it
unusual setting with Assange, 52, Though elaborate security Sharing information about the the Bhaderwah area of Doda. area. top in Gandoh area the next day. said.
entering his plea in a US district court
in Saipan, the capital of the Northern

TAJ ON A RAINY DAY

Mariana Islands. The American
commonwealth in the Pacific is
relatively close to Assange’s native
Australia and accommodated his desire
to avoid entering the continental
Nagaland holds local polls after 20 yrs
United States. town councils were conducted
Assange was accused of receiving and after a gap of 20 years.
publishing hundreds of thousands of The urban local body polls were
war logs and diplomatic cables that also held for the first time with
included details of US military 33 per cent women reservation,
wrongdoing in Iraq and Afghanistan. the official said. The votes will
His activities drew an outpouring of be counted on June 29. Over
support from press freedom advocates, 2.23 lakh voters, including
who heralded his role in bringing to 1,13,521 women, will decide the
light military conduct that might electoral fate of 523 candidates
otherwise have been concealed from from 11 political parties.
view and warned of a chilling effect on The Government had
journalists. Among the files published announced elections to urban
by WikiLeaks was a video of a 2007 local bodies several times in the
Apache helicopter attack by American past, but objections from tribal
forces in Baghdad that killed 11 people, Voters exercise their franchise in the Nagaland civic polls bodies and civil society
including two Reuters journalists. organisations against
Assange raised his right fist as he PTI n KOHIMA many polling stations, the reservation for women, and tax
emerged from the plane and his official said. on land and properties, created
supporters at the Canberra airport round 80 per cent of the “Voting has been peaceful... A hurdles in conducting the polls.
cheered from a distance. Dressed in the
same suit and tie he wore during his
A over 2.23 lakh electorate on
Sunday exercised their franchise
three-tier security arrangement
was put in place in 214 polling
Among the parties contesting
the elections are the NDPP, BJP,
earlier court appearance, he embraced in the Nagaland civic polls, held stations across the 10 districts,” a Congress, Naga Peoples’ Front
his wife Stella Assange and father John after a gap of 20 years, a senior State Election Commission (NPF), Rising Peoples’ Party,
Shipton who were waiting on the official said. Voting for 25 urban (SEC) official told reporters here. RPI (Athawale), JD(U), LJP,
tarmac. “He described it as a surreal local bodies (ULBs) in 10 Instead of EVMs, voting took NCP and the NPP.
and happy moment, his landing here in districts began at 7:30 am amid place through ballot papers in The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’
our national capital, Canberra,” Prime tight security and continued till the 420 polling stations, he said. Organisation (ENPO), however,
Minister Anthony Albanese told 4 pm, he said. The turnout This is a historic election for the had declared that six districts in
reporters in Parliament House. figure is likely to increase as northeastern state, as the polling the region would not participate Tourists enjoy rain at the Taj Mahal in Agra
voters were still in queue at to three municipalities and 36 in the elections. PTI Photo
        

Sants, monks, acharyas seek  

     
   
disqualification of Asaduddin
     the resolution stated further.
     

T he B ombay High C ourt on



Wednesday dismissed a petition filed

by nine girl students challenging the dress
been donning a hijab and/or nakab for
the last few years. The pleadings in the
writ petition to support the plea that don-
ning of a hijab or nakab is an essential
religious practice however are insuffi-
The delegates enthusiastically code prescribed by a college in Mumbai cient”
elegates of the Hindu chanted “Har Har Mahadev” that restrained them from donning hijab “Except for stating that the same consti-
D Rashtra convention organ-
ised by Hindu Janjagruti Samiti,
while the resolution was moved
and announced that it has been
or naqab on the ground that the dress
code prescribed by the college did not
tutes an essential religious practice on the
basis of the English translation of Kanz-
consisting of Sants, Monks, passed unanimously. violate the provisions of the Constitution. ul-Iman and Suman Abu Dawud, there
Acharyas and authors at Goa Rambalak Das Mahatyagi While dismissing the petition filed by is no material placed to uphold the peti-
has unanimously demanded Maharaj, Sanchalak, Shri Jamdi group of girl students challenging the tioners’ contention that donning of Hijab
the disqualification of Pateshwar Seva Sansthan, dress code prescribed by Chembur and Nakab is an essential religious prac-
Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM Chattisgarh, in his keynote Trombay Education Society's NG tice,” the Judges noted.
chief from Lok Sabha. The speech asked the ascetics and Acharya and DK Marathe College for its In its concluding part of their verdict, the
Sants and Achryas also wanted saints to leave their undergraduate students, a HC division judges observed: “In the passing, we may
Owaisi to be banned from Ashrams/Mutts and spread bench of Justices A S Chandurkar and note that the learned Counsel for the
contesting future elections in Dharma in tribal areas. Justice Rajesh Patil did not violate the petitioners was not able to justify the
India. “Tribals are being instigated provisions of Article 19(1)(a) and Article action of the petitioners, who are stu-
While taking oath as a member with indoctrination that they 25 of the Constitution of India. dents, in seeking publicity of filing of the
of Parliament on Tuesday, the are not Hindus and are being “We are satisfied that the Instructions present proceedings even prior to the writ
firebrand Owaisi raised slogans fed incorrect information issued by the College under which a dress petition therefore fails. It is accordingly petition being considered for admission.
“Jai Bhim, Jai MIM, Allahu about Sanatana Dharma, saints, code has been prescribed for its students dismissed with no order as to costs,” the This led to the College questioning the
Akbar, and Jai Palestine”. The monks and Hindu organisa- does not suffer from any infirmity so as two judges noted in their order dismiss- bonafides of the petitioners. Since the
delegates pointed out that tions. “Therefore it is necessary to violate provisions of Article 19(1)(a) ing the petition. petitioners are students, we say nothing
Article 102 (d) of the for the ascetics and monks to and Article 25 of the Constitution of In their petition, the nine students more and let the matter rest at that”.
Constitution states that a per- ly condemn this outright action of Owaisi woud et a leave their Ashrams and go to India. The object behind issuing the same studying in second and third year under- Reacting to the judgement, the lawyer for
son shall be disqualified from treachery and demand the dis- wrong precedence if no strict the society and propagate is that the dress of a student should not graduate students at the Chembur- the petitioners Altaf Khan said: “Apart
being a member of either House qualification of Owaisi from the action is taken against such Dharma,” said Rambalak Das reveal his/her religion which is a step based college had alleged that the pre- from the right to practice their religion,
of parliament if he shows alle- 18th Lok Sabha s soon as pos- anti-national individuals. “ may Mahatyagi. towards ensuring that the students focus scription of dress code “as a result of the petitioners were also relying on
giance to a foreign State. It is not sible,” said the resolution. also lead to slogans of Jai He also stated that Hindus in on gaining knowledge and education which they are restrained from donning their right to choice and privacy while
only treason to flaunt alle- According to Ramesh Shinde, Hamas or Jai Pakistan being the tribal regions of the coun- which is in their larger interest,” the HC a hijab or nakab is arbitrary and dis- opposing the college's decision”.
giance to a foreign State while the national spokesman, HJS, raised in Parliament, the sanc- try were being terrorized and bench ruled. criminatory. It affects their fundamental Asked if the petitioners would challenge
taking an oath to serve this the resolution would be sent to tum sanctorum of democracy. threatened by proselytizers by “The Instructions have been issued by the rights guaranteed especially under Article the high court’s ruling in an upper
nation but also a national insult. Union Minister for The devout Hindus also spreading falsehoods. A serious College Administration in exercise of its 19(1)(a) and Article 25 of the court, the petitioners’ lawyer said: “I will
The devout Hindus participat- Parliamentary Affairs for his demand that Asaduddin Owaisi situation is developing in these right to administer the educational insti- Constitution of India''. consult the parents of students and take
ing in the Vaishvik Hindu deliberation and disciplinary be permanently debarred from tribal belts spread across India, tution under Article 19(1)(g) and Article In its ruling, the HC bench said: “...it has a final call on moving the Supreme Court
Rashtra Mahotsav unanimous- action. The conclave felt that the contesting elections in India,” he said. 26 of the Constitution of India. The writ been pleaded that the petitioners have in the matter”.

     

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am Janmabhoomi Teerth
R Kshetra Trust general sec-
retary Champat Rai has denied
reports of leakage of water
from the roof of the Ram tem-
ple.
Speaking to reporters here on
Wednesday, Rai stated that not
a single drop of water has
dripped from the roof of the
sanctum sanctorum, where
Ram Lalla is seated, and      urgent business the extension
emphasised that there are no of the contract of its RFID
structural flaws in the temple. he Municipal Corporation based electronic toll collection
“In the sanctum sanctorum
where Lord Ram Lalla is seat- tight and hidden in the surface ongoing to ensure there will be
T of Delhi (MCD) is likely to
table a proposal for increasing
system at 13 major entry points
covering 65 toll lanes to the
ed, not a single drop of water has during the flooring above. no water-logging anywhere in the parking fees by four times national capital.
dripped from the roof nor has “Since the work of electricity, the temple and rampart com- when the pollution levels cross These major toll plazas include

   
water entered the sanctum sanc- waterproofing and flooring is plex, he added. stage-II of GRAP in the city. Kundli, Rajokri, Tikri, Aya
torum from anywhere,” Rai in progress on the first floor, “The entire Shri Ram Another proposal for extending Nagar, Kalindi Kunj, Kapashera,
assured. He clarified that water water entered all the junction Janmabhoomi complex has the agreement of automated toll DND Toll Bridge, Badarpur-
had dripped from a pavilion in boxes and fell on the ground been arranged for zero water collecting system at 13 major Faridabad (Main), Badarpur-
the eastern direction in front of floor from the conduit. From discharge for rainwater. road entry points connecting to Faridabad, Shahdara (Main),


the sanctum sanctorum. above, it seemed that water was Recharge pits are also being Delhi is also likely to be tabled Shahdara (Flyover), Gazipur
“After the completion of the dripping from the roof, but in constructed in the complex to in the MCD House for admin- (Main) and Gazipur (old).
roof work on the second floor reality, the water was coming keep the rainwater completely istrative approval. The MCD "The RFID system is installed
of the temple, a dome will be out on the ground floor inside,” Rai added. House meeting is slated for June at 13 locations at a total cost of
added, and the roof of the through the conduit pipe. Once Since the Pran Pratishtha day, 27 at the corporation's head- Rs 80.95 crore plus GST 18 per
     respectively, it said. clocked a death toll of 275, pavilion will be closed,” Rai the flooring on the first floor is nearly 1,00,000 to 1,15,000 quarters. cent including 5 years of O&M
  On the similar line, the IMD with an additional 29 deaths explained. completed and made com- devotees have been visiting According to the agenda of the under the monitoring/direc-
forecasts rain, thunderstorms, recently. Among the victims, Rai further elaborated on the pletely watertight, there will be daily to have darshan of Ram meeting, enhancement of park- tion of EPCA/CAQM through
he upcoming weekend in and lightning in Delhi and 154 people were "brought construction process, noting no entry of water from any Lalla. The entry for darshan is ing fees by four times is pro- the contractor-- Tecsidel India
T the national Capital and
surrounding areas promises
adjoining areas from June 26
to 28, signaling the onset of
dead to various hospitals,"
underscoring the gravity of
that in temples made of stone,
electrical conduit and junction
junction, preventing water
from reaching the lower floor
from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.,
with each devotee taking a
posed under stage-II of Graded
Response Action Plan (GRAP)
Pvt. Ltd and GHV (India) Pvt.
Ltd. (JV)," the agenda read.
to be enjoyable for Delhiites monsoon activity in northern the situation while prompting boxes are typically installed on through the conduit,” Rai said. maximum of one hour for as directed by the Commission The existing contract is slated
with the arrival of the India. On Wednesday, amid the health authorities to issue top of the stone roof, with the He also highlighted the temple’s darshan, walking on foot and for Air Quality Management in to expire on November 25,
Southwest Monsoon bringing ongoing sultry weather con- a slew of measures to check conduit brought down through drainage system, stating that exiting to receive prasad. Delhi and its adjoining areas. 2024. The civic body has pro-
much-needed rain and relief ditions, Delhi experienced casualties and heat-related holes in the roof to provide excellent arrangements have Mobile phones are prohibited It aims to control the pollution posed to extend the agree-
from the heat wave condi- light rains with the mini- illness. lighting to the ground floor been made for rainwater inside the temple to ensure levels in the city caused by the ment with the existing con-
tions. mum temperature settling at Regarding the weather situa- ceiling. These conduits and drainage in the temple and smooth darshan and maintain movement of vehicles. The tractors for a period of two
The India Meteorological 31.6 degrees Celsius, 3.7 tion elsewhere, the IMD said junction boxes are made water- rampart complex. The work is security. civic body has also listed as years till 2026.
Department (IMD) said that notches above the season's the Southwest Monsoon is
pre-monsoon showers are normal, according to the expected to make headway
anticipated from Friday with IMD. It said the city's humid- into additional regions of the
the S outhwest Monsoon ity level stood at 62 per cent North Arabian Sea, bringing
expected to reach the
National Capital Territory of
Delhi, bringing heavy show-
ers over the weekend.
at 8.30 am. The rainy weath-
er is expected to prevail over
the national capital till July 1,
according to the IMD's seven-
rainfall to several areas in cen-
tral Maharashtra, Goa,
Konkan, and Karnataka from
June 26.
      
According to the latest day forecast. It said the max- Isolated very heavy rainfall is
updates from IMD, the mon- imum temperature is expect- likely over par ts of From Page 1 badnaam karne ka. CBI k page pe top headline honi him. "Apki statement maine stated. "Media picks up one
soon has reached the border ed to hover around 39 degrees Uttarakhand on June 28 and sources n chalwaya... Inke chahiye ki Kejriwal n saara padh li hai, aapne aesa nahi line. It is very difficult to
of Uttar Pradesh by Tuesday. Celsius. 29, as per the weather depart- During the hearing on saare aarop jhhute hain (I theekra Manish Sisodia pe kaha hai (I read your control media that way," the
In Delhi the monsoon is Delhi had experienced sig- ment. The S outhwest Wednesday, Kejriwal have never testified that foda. They are statement. You have not said Court remarked while
expected to arrive by June 29. nificant rainfall deficits in Monsoon also reached addressed the Court in Manish Sisodia is guilty. sensationalising the issue. Ye what CBI has claimed (on reserving its order.
Private weather agenc y March, April, and May, with Rajasthan on Tuesday, accord- person and maintained that Manish Sisodia is innocent, kal top headline hogi har Sisodia)," the judge said. The defence also requested
Skymet too said, the capital below-normal rainfall by sub- ing to the Met. he and other AAP leaders AAP is innocent, I am akhbaar me. Inka aaj kewal ye Kejriwal then explained what the judge to provide
and suburbs can expect some stantial margins. In Delhi Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu, including Manish Sisodia innocent. Their aim is to maqsad hi hai (Their idea is he had said in his statement to documents related to the CBI
heavy showers during the these days, amidst the rumble Kerala, Maharashtra, South who have been implicated in malign us through media. to ensure that front page the CBI. "Maine kaha tha 3 proceedings against Kejriwal,
weekend. Pre-monsoon of clouds, there is a suffocat- Interior Karnataka, and the case, are innocent. He also CBI has activated its 'sources'. headlines should be 'Kejriwal objectives hain excise policy including the court order
showers are likely over Delhi ing heat and stagnation in air Coastal Karnataka are also rebutted the CBI's claim that All their claims are false)," he has put all blame on Manish ke. Hame revenue badhana related to his interrogation in
till the arrival of the monsoon due to high humidity. likely to experience a wet Kejriwal had shifted the entire said. Sisodia. They want this tha aur jo lambi lines lagti Tihar prison on Tuesday
over the weekend, Skymet Additionally, there is no spell from June 25 to June 26. blame on Manish Sisodia. He alleged that the CBI's headline in all newspapers. hain wo khatam karni hain evening.
said. Delhi has witnessed breeze, which is causing dis- Chhattisgarh, Madhya "Maine aesa koi bayan nahi objective is to ensure that That is their sole aim)," aur equitable distribution... . The CBI had registered a
nearly drought-like condi- comfort to people. Pradesh, West B engal, diya hai ki Manish Sisodia media headlines are Kejriwal said. Maine Manish Sisodia ko bula case of corruption under the
tions in the pre-monsoon The city's record-breaking Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, doshi hai. Manish Sisodia manipulated to reflect that The Court too agreed with ke ye 3 directions diye the. Prevention of Corruption Act
months of March, April, and heat wave spells in the past Bihar and Gujarat will also see nirdosh hai, AAP nirdosh hai, Kejriwal has put the entire Kejriwal and said that They asked ki privatisation (PC Act) back in 2022, but it
May as rainfall was below three months with high inten- increased metrological activ- main nirdosh hu. Unka saara blame on Sisodia. Kejriwal had not stated what kiska idea tha? I said, mera did not name Kejriwal as an
normal by 75%, 54% and 99% sity in the past few days has ity in the coming days. plan hai hame media main "Inka idea ye hai ki kal front the CBI was attributing to idea nahi tha," the Delhi CM accused.

  
said Birla's work as a people than last time. member of the Rajasthan 542 members after Rahul appointment to the role.
parliamentarian should be Samajwadi Party chief Yadav Legislative Assembly thrice. Gandhi resigned from one of AIMIM MP Asaduddin
an inspiration for new Lok hoped that actions like "Treasury and opposition the two seats he was elected Owaisi meanwhile said, "The
Sabha members. suspension of MPs would benches run the House from. At least three character of the House has

  
Congratulating Birla, Rahul not be taken as they hurt the together, the strength of independent members also changed and BJP won't be
Gandhi said the opposition dignity of the House. Indian democracy is in support the opposition. able to steamroll... I hope
wanted the House to Trinamool Congress leader listening to everyone, and Balram Jakhar is the only that the government will
function "often and well" Sudip Bandyopadhyay and running the House with presiding officer to have lessen your burden by
and added that it was very DMK leader T R Baalu everyone's agreement. I will served two complete terms electing a Deputy speaker."
important that cooperation echoed the sentiment. expect that I run the House extending seventh and Similar concerns were
happens with trust. "The Bandyopadhyay said the with everyone's agreement. eighth Lok Sabha. expressed by Communist
From Page 1 Secretariat. from June 9. opposition would like to functioning of the House Even if there is lone member Rahul Gandhi, who earlier Party of India (Marxist) MP
In a notification issued on Earlier in the morning, after assist you in your work. I am always depends on the from a party, they should get in the day joined Prime Amraam, Shiv Sena (UBT)
Birla on his first duty Wednesday, the Lok Sabha the election, the prime confident you will allow us attitude of the treasury sufficient time," Birla said. Minister Narendra Modi leader Arvind Sawant,
recognised Rahul as the Secretariat said Rahul minister and Leader of to speak in the House," he benches. With the NDA having 293 and Parliamentary Affairs Nationalist Congress Party
Leader of Opposition on Gandhi, leader of the Indian Opposition Rahul Gandhi said. Birla, 61, the BJP's MP from MPs in its kitty and the Minister Kiren Rijiju in (SP) MP Supriya Sule, RSP
Wednesday, a day after the National Congress, had escorted Birla to the Rahul Gandhi also pointed Kota, has risen through the INDIA bloc 233 in the Lok escorting the newly-elected MP N K Premchandran. All
Congress communicated its officially been recognised as Speaker's chair. out that the opposition this ranks of the party. He is a Sabha, the numbers were Birla to the speaker's chair, of them hoped that the
decision to name him for the the leader of opposition in In his address, the first in time represents significantly third-term MP from Kota in clearly in favour of Birla. thanked Congress president opposition's voice will not
position to the Lok Sabha the Lok Sabha with effect the 18th Lok Sabha, Modi more voices of the Indian Rajasthan and been a The Lok Sabha currently has Mallikarjun Kharge for his be crushed.
        

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he Enforcement Enforcement Directorate's where the public prosecutor ments under the PMLA over- plied with, the order would be Act," it said.
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reply affidavit filed in
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in non-compliance of the man-
date of section 45 of the Act
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ing the bail hearing before the
Court that the trial court judge interim stay granted by the there exist reasonable grounds in case of a grant or refusal of and would also be perverse trial court on June 20, the
was in a "hurry" and did not Delhi High Court on June 21. for believing that accused is not bail. It added the court con- only on that ground. The per- Additional Solicitor General
afford reasonable opportunity The bench also allowed guilty of such offence and that sidering an application for bail versity can also be on other SV Raju was continuously
to the prosecutor to oppose Kejriwal to withdraw his plea he is not likely to commit any must record its satisfaction grounds other than non-com- asked to cut short his argu-
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind after Senior Advocate offence while on bail. which should be based on a pliance with mandatory con- ments by the trial court judge.
Kejriwal's bail in a money Abhishek Singhvi, appearing "In the instance case, it is the belief formed by the court ditions," the agency said. Even the impugned order
laundering case linked to the for him, said he would file a specific ground raised by the that the accused "is not guilty The ED said it is not a matter reflects that the order has been
alleged excise scam. substantial appeal as the High prosecuting agency with spe- of such offence". "This would of mere contention of the passed hurriedly and admit-
The ED said the June 20 order Court has pronounced the cific and concise averments necessarily mean an examina- prosecuting agency but an tedly without perusing the
of the trial court granting reg- final order on June 25, staying showing that the judge (of tion of record, investigation admitted fact that the trial record of the case, the ED said.
ular bail to Kejriwal was "per- the bail order. trial court) was in a hurry and papers, complaint filed etc. court judge did not examine "It is true that the expression
verse" for non-compliance of The top court granted liberty to did not afford a reasonable “Since it is only on perusal of the record of the case despite 'opportunity of hearing' may
prerequisite mandatory con- Kejriwal to file the substantial opportunity to the Additional such record that the court can specifically requested by the not be capable of being defined
ditions under section 45 of the appeal. In its affidavit, the ED Solicitor General to oppose the reach a valid conclusion of the prosecuting agency. "Admitted based upon any particular
Prevention of Money pointed out that section 45 of bail," it said while seeking to set accused being not guilty of the part in the impugned order time limit since it would
Laundering Act (PMLA). the PMLA envisages two aside the June 20 order. offence of money laundering," itself prima facie but clearly depend upon the facts of each
A vacation bench of Justice mandatory conditions -- pub- The agency said money laun- it said. "If any of the above reflects non-compliance with case.

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Sunita on Wednesday alleged the whole like this," he added.At a press conference, students' union along with body submitted a memoran-
system is trying to ensure that her husband senior AAP leader Jasmine Shah alleged other outfits staged a protest at dum to Vice-Chancellor
does not come out of jail and that this is efforts were being made to tarnish the the Jantar Mantar here on Santishree D Pandit to reinstate
akin to "dictatorship" and "emergency". The image of the party. Wednesday against the NEET- the varsity's old JNU Entrance
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the BJP "Since the beginning, we have been saying UG fiasco. Examination (JNUEE) and
of getting Kejriwal arrested in a "fake case" that the ED and the CBI are being used to The students demanded the remove Common University
by the CBI. create sensationalism in media and tarnish scrapping of the NTA and the Entrance Test (CUET) scores
The CBI on Wednesday formally arrested the image of the AAP, Kejriwal and other resignation of Education for PhD admissions.
Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case and leaders," he said.The CBI case was regis- Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Meanwhile, amid the furore the
sought five-day custody of the AAP nation- Court where his blood sugar level dropped tered on a complaint made by Delhi's against the alleged irregularities Education Ministry has shunt-
al convener. In a post on X in Hindi, Sunita very low. Dictator, no matter how much Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena in the medical qualifying exam- ed out National Testing Agency
said her husband got bail on June 20 in the oppression you inflict, Kejriwal will neither on July 20, 2022. ination. Director General Subodh Singh
excise policy-linked money laundering case bow down nor break," it said in a post on On June 25, the CBI took Arvind Kejriwal's Scores of students belonging to and handed over the probe into
but the Enforcement Directorate (ED) X in Hindi.AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay statement from jail and sought his pro- different outfits, including the   %(    +       alleged irregularities in the
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the CBI made him an accused. gency than this. "Kejriwal is not a terror- has been in prison since April 1 in con- Association (AlSA) and Delhi      4) 5  67  9 5  CBI.
And today he was arrested. The whole sys- ist or a criminal. Four charge sheets were nection with the excise policy-linked University's Krantikari Yuva It has also set up a seven-mem-
tem is trying to ensure that the man does filed by the CBI but there was no mention money laundering case being probed by the Sangathan participated in the centralisation of exams. for the entire night. We had to ber panel headed by former
not come out of jail. This is not law. This of Kejriwal. When do they remember him? ED.On May 10, the Supreme Court had protest. The protestors were detained detain them as it is not allowed ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan to
is dictatorship, this is emergency," she When he is about to be freed. granted interim bail to Kejriwal for 21 days The students carried posters because they were planning to to sit there (at Jantar Mantar) review the NTA's functioning
said.The AAP also condemned Kejriwal's The whole country knows what is hap- to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. and placards, with slogans such continue their protest for the beyond 5 pm," the officer said. and recommend exam reforms.
arrest."The dictator crossed all limits of cru- pening," Singh told reporters outside the He returned to prison on June 2. as "Dharmendra Pradhan isti- entire night. The JNUSU has been demand- The NEET-UG examination
elty!! Today when there was every possi- Rouse Avenue court."I want to tell the The Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was fa do (Dharmendra Pradhan However, according to a court's ing the scrapping of NTA-held was held on May 5 across
bility of Chief Minister @ArvindKejriwal prime minister and the BJP that you have withdrawn by the Kejriwal government in resign)" and "Scrap NTA" writ- order, protests are not allowed examinations for admissions 4,750 centres and around 24
getting bail, the BJP went into panic mode imposed an emergency. You can shoot us July 2022 after Lieutenant Governor Vinai ten over them. at the Jantar Mantar beyond 5 into Jawaharlal University's lakh candidates appeared.
and got Kejriwal arrested by the CBI in a in public, the whole country is watching Kumar Saxena recommended a CBI probe They also demanded re-exam- pm, a police officer said."The PhD programmes. Several The results were expected to be
fake case. your dirty game," he said. Singh said some into alleged irregularities in its formulation ination for the NEET-UG students started putting tents at examinations conducted by declared on June 14 but were
"The CBI took Kejriwal ji to Rouse Avenue news channels were claiming that Kejriwal and implementation. examination and ending the the site to continue their protest the agency, including UGC- announced on June 4.

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returns. The police have iden- Hospital, Yadav said the problems of chief Police said some work was going
tified the accused as Vipin ministers have increased ever since the on at the site. There were four to five
Kumar (30), Mohit Sharma BJP came to power at the Centre. Atishi The police received around four passengers on board at the
(27) and Smarth Dabar (23). ments, the team arrested three was hospitalised on Tuesday after her to five calls regarding traffic time." The route number 419
According to police, the people identified. Accused health deteriorated during an indefinite congestion in the area. bus was on its way from
accused posed as SIM card and Vipin Kumar disclosed that he fast to demand water for Delhi, which is In a post on X, the police said, Kashmere Gate to Lado Sarai.
bank account sellers to assist works as a SIM card seller at facing a shortage. "Traffic is affected on MB Road The Delhi Traffic Police said in
other cyber fraudsters. Azadpur terminal and there he Doctors at LNJP said Atishi's condition in the carriageway from a statement that heavy vehicles
"On April 24, a complaint was met Mohit Sharma and Smarth is stable and she has been shifted to a ward Khanpur towards Mehrauli due are restricted from plying on
received at Dwarka cyber Dabar. They bought many SIM from the ICU."I came to enquire about the to breakdown of a bus near Saket Mandi Road from Gadaipur
police station, in which the cards from him," said the DCP. health of Delhi Water Minister Atishi. She metro station. Kindly plan your police post towards MG Road
complainant was contacted by A few months later, Sharma is not only brave but also knows how to known that he (Kejriwal) will come out Delhi. journey accordingly." The police and vice versa, as requested by
fraudsters through telegram and Dabar asked Kumar to fight for the people. She has been con- (of jail). To ensure that he does not come It is a matter of regret that the central gov- added the bus was removed and the public works department,
on the pretext of investing open a new account in a private stantly fighting to solve the problems of out, the government does not function ernment and the LG are dealing with the traffic movement resumed. due to work on a drainage
money and earning high bank. Delhi," Yadav said. and he does not go among the people, he issue with bias. It is the people's fight and Bhupender Kumar, who was system being carried out. Other
returns," Deputy They promised to pay him for He alleged that the problems of chief min- was framed by the CBI. not that of Atishi alone. driving the bus, said, "When we vehicles will be allowed on the
Commissioner of Police opening the account. Kumar isters have increased since the BJP formed "It is not the first time that the CBI has I came here to salute her. She told me that started moving after dropping route, it said. Buses and heavy
(Dwarka) Ankit Singh said. followed and shared his bank the government at the Centre. framed someone. They frame those who she is waiting to return to the path of off the passengers at the metro vehicles coming from Mandi
Police said that in the process, details with them, DCP said. "The Centre has discriminated against the pose a threat. Misuse of the CBI and other struggle," she told reporters.Atishi had station, the road caved in and the Village and adjoining areas are
Sharma invested money worth Kumar then went on to open Delhi government and Chief Minister institutions led to voting against the BJP," begun her hunger strike on June 21. It bus got stuck there. being diverted from Mandi
Rs 10.30 lakh after following all new bank accounts and sold Kejriwal the most. Kejriwal formed the Yadav said. The CBI on Wednesday for- ended with her hospitalisation on There was no pothole on the Road towards Bandh Road and
the instructions and at the them to other cyber fraudsters government and worked to improve mally arrested Kejriwal in the excise pol- Tuesday. road when the incident took Sant Shri Nagpal Marg to reach
time of refund, the accused for 30 per cent commission, health, education and other facilities but icy case and sought five-day custody of The minister has claimed that Haryana for place around 7 am. The bus was MG Road and South Delhi, the
refused. The officer said an FIR Singh said. "So far we have the Centre is creating obstacles," he said. the AAP national convener in the cor- the last two weeks was releasing 100 mil- travelling at a very slow speed. statement added.
was registered and an investi- arrested three people, but more The SP chief claimed the Central Bureau ruption case.CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat lion gallons per day less water to Delhi
gation was taken up."Based on arrests are likely to occur. of Investigation (CBI) has been framing also visited Atishi to enquire about her against its share of 613 MGD and as a
technical surveillance and Further investigation is under- those who pose a threat to the BJP in dif- health."I came here to meet Atishi. She is result, 28 lakh people in Delhi were affect-
analysis of calls and bank state- way," said the DCP. ferent cases. "The Centre must have fighting very bravely for the people of ed.

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recklessness" on the part of the are done. The top court was hearing a G on February 3, 2024. The Tuesday.The objective of the are opening doors to a brighter
Delhi Development Authority We see that the first part of the contempt plea filed by Delhi learned senior counsel for centre is to eradicate avoidable future for our community."
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simple document indicating G being visited is correct…," ing that trees were cut despite think that the request for time prehensive eye health services bers from Rotary Club of Delhi
Saxena's visit on February 3. the bench said. a March 4 court order denying to find such simple information to all, regardless of financial sit- Southend, Koshika
"This is absolute recklessness "When the e-mail says that permission to the DDA and the is bona fide. uation.The new centre is Foundation, and our SCEH
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meeting of the officers has The object of the committee is the DDA vice-chairman, Kumar Gupta, a member engi- fers from preventable or treat- ence in over 140 countries and
been called. I really hope that only to save and protect the informed the court that the neering. The apex court then able eye conditions. Mr. Sehgal a membership of 1.3 million.
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Emergency in the Lok Sabha on in the House. number of BJP-led NDA MPs Ravi Shankar Prasad hailed Birla
Wednesday and said it was a Birla’s reference to the Emergency, assembled outside, carrying for bringing the resolution on
wonderful gesture to stand in shortly after his election as Lok placards and raising slogans. Emergency, saying “it was
silence in honour of all those who Sabha speaker, also saw a face-off “Emergency ke liye Congress necessary”. The Congress
suffered during those days. between the government and the sharm karo” and “emergency ke liye government under then Prime
Birla read out a resolution opposition in the first session of the maafi mango” were among the Minister Indira Gandhi had
condemning the Emergency in the lower house. slogans raised by them. Union imposed Emergency just to hold on
Lok Sabha, shortly after he was “This House strongly condemns ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, to power, he said.
elected speaker, and flayed the the decision to impose Emergency Pralhad Joshi, Kiren Rijiju and Union minister Giriraj Singh took a
then-government headed by prime in 1975. We appreciate the Lalan Singh joined other MPs in swipe at the Congress’ allies such as
minister Indira Gandhi. determination of all those people attacking the Congress. the Samajwadi Party, saying
A large number of MPs stood in who opposed the Emergency, BJP MP and the party’s national Akhilesh Yadav’s father and
silence for a few moments amid fought and fulfilled the spokesperson Sambit Patra said, “It socialist stalwart Mulayam Singh
protests by Congress MPs and responsibility of protecting India’s is necessary to show the mirror to Yadav was among the leaders
some other opposition members. democracy,” Birla said amid those who are talking about saving arrested during the Emergency.
Modi said in a social media post, “I vociferous protests by opposition the Constitution and holding its BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said the
am glad that the Honourable parties. Opposition MPs, including copies in their hands. They were Congress should apologise to the
Speaker strongly condemned the from the Congress, were on their those who tried to erase the country for “murdering”
Emergency, highlighted the feet, raising slogans against the Constitution.” “That’s why we are democracy 50 years ago. “How
excesses committed during that reference to the Emergency. hearing the slogan: Rahul Gandhi bizarre it is that the Congress
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manner in which democracy was known as a black chapter in the said. Parliament but never looks within.
strangled.” history of India. On this day, then Indira Gandhi imposed and there was restraint on the of Emergency in 1975 and JD(U) MP and Union Minister The Congress has forgotten its own
The Emergency was imposed 50 prime minister Indira Gandhi dictatorship on such an India. The autonomy of judiciary,” Birla said. violating the Constitution. Lalan Singh slammed the Congress, history that 50 years ago it had
years ago but it is important for imposed Emergency in the country democratic values of India were The Speaker urged members to With the Congress and its allies in saying the party, which had murdered democracy by imposing
today’s youth to know about it and attacked the Constitution crushed and freedom of expression observe silence for a while and later the INDIA bloc persistently “ripped” the Constitution to shreds Emergency to serve its selfish
because it remains a fitting example made by Babasaheb Ambedkar,” was strangled,” Birla said. adjourned the proceedings for the targeting the Narendra Modi by imposing Emergency, does not political motive and lust for power,”
of what happens when the the speaker said. He said the rights of Indian citizens day. Soon after the House was government for its alleged attack on have the right to talk about she said. Thousands of people were
Constitution is trampled over, Birla said India was known all over were crushed and their freedom adjourned for the day, BJP constitutional values, the ruling protecting its values. arrested overnight, the BJP MP
public opinion is stifled and the world as the mother of snatched away. “Those were the members staged protests by waving alliance has sought to turn the “Indira Gandhi, grandmother of added.
institutions are destroyed, he democracy. “Democratic values times when opposition leaders placards and raising slogans outside tables by launching a frontal the Leader of Opposition (Rahul Since Tuesday, the BJP held a large
added. The happenings during the and debate have always been were jailed, the entire nation was Parliament. counterattack over the Emergency Gandhi), had imposed the number of events across the
Emergency exemplified what a supported in India. Democratic turned into a prison. The then BJP MPs, including Union issue against the backdrop of its Emergency. What is their right country to mark the Emergency’s
dictatorship looks like, Modi said. values have always been protected, dictatorial government had put ministers demanded an apology 49th anniversary on June 25. today to talk about the anniversary and the exercise will
Speaker Om Birla read out the they have always been encouraged. several restrictions on the media from Congress over the imposition Soon after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Constitution? Do they have the continue for a week.

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build satellites and launchers. children, official sources said laws, the Ministry of be allowed to raise the voice of
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in India but it can be created Somanath also said although Adhiniyam 2023 — enacted building, Bureau of Police raj have undertaken benefits of new criminal laws. important that cooperation allowed to be represented in
through more work on the the cost of accessing space has last year. These laws, which Research and Development dissemination of the new laws Public broadcasters happened with trust. the House.
application of satellite decreased significantly will come into effect from July (BPR&D) has developed through webinars in which Doordarshan and Akashvani Countering the government’s “I am confident that you will
technology. globally, largely due to 1, are set to replace the training modules and shared nearly 40 lakh grassroots level have also organised special claim that the previous Lok allow us to represent our
Addressing the India Space SpaceX, India’s rocket costs British-era Indian Penal with all the stakeholders. functionaries participated, the programmes across the Sabha clocked high voice, allow us to speak, to
Congress 2024, he said big have not seen similar Code, Code of Criminal The BPR&D also conducted sources said. country to highlight productivity, the Congress represent voice of people of
companies are willing to enter reductions. Procedure and the Indian 250 training courses, The Department of Legal significant provisions and leader also said running the India,” the leader of
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industries who are willing to Prime Minister Narendra Crime Records Bureau states and Union territories India, judges of the Supreme an e-mailer to over seven congratulate you on behalf of allowed to be heard in the
come and set up facilities, Modi’s vision for Amrit Kaal (NCRB) has made 23 have also undertaken capacity Court and high courts and crore citizens on February 19 the entire INDIA alliance. House.
they are all very ready to do it. includes extending human functional modifications in building of 5,84,174, domain experts have taken through eSampark. “This House represents the “The idea that you can run
But they are asking when they space activity beyond the the existing Crime and including 5,65,746 police part. The sources said the states voice of people of India... Of the House efficiently by
are going to break even and Gaganyaan mission, with the Criminal Tracking Networks officers and personnel from Under the guidance of and Union territories are fully course, the government has silencing the voice of
where the orders are so that goal of landing on the moon and Systems (CCTNS) prison, forensics, judicial and Department of Higher geared up in terms of political power, but the opposition is a non-
they can safely invest in this. I by 2040. application under which all prosecution, the sources said. Education, the UGC has technology, capacity building opposition also represents the democratic idea. “This
think this is a big question. However, he said India’s cases are registered now in IGOT- Karmayogi Bharat and circulated informative flyers and awareness generation to voice of India’s people,” Rahul election has shown that the
“It is the bigger challenge of current rockets are not every police station in the BPR&D are offering three on new laws to 1,200 implement the new laws. Gandhi said. people of India expect the
convincing investors to come sufficient for round trips to country, the sources said. The training courses each on the universities and 40,000 The legislations were passed He said the opposition would opposition to defend the
in a big way in big state the moon. Developing rockets NCRB is also providing new criminal laws for which colleges and AICTE to by Parliament in its winter like to assist the Speaker in his Constitution of this country
projects,” the leading space with higher payload capacity technical assistance to the 2,17,985 officials have approximately 9,000 session in 2023. work. “I am confident you will and we are confident that by
scientist said. is essential for both bringing states and Union territories enrolled so far. institutions for sensitisation They were assented to by the allow us to speak in House,” he allowing opposition to speak,
At a press conference on the back samples and future for seamless transition to the In order to ensure that among faculties and students President and notified in the said. you will do your duty of
sidelines of the Space human missions, the ISRO new system. citizens are aware about the about the new laws. Gazette of India on December Pointing out that this time the defending the Constitution of
Congress, he said, “We need chairman said. Further, the NCRB formed 36 transformative reforms and The National Informatics 25, 2023. opposition represents India,” the Congress MP said.

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election for the Lok Sabha speaker even as
several opposition MPs sought a division of
Development Organisation
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whereas the sea phase focuses
on practical exposure to
F Muchkund Dubey died at
a hospital here on Wednesday
votes, adding that it showed the government
did not have the numbers.
handed over the Medium
Range-Microwave Obscurant
(RCS) reduction of an aerial
target to the extent of 90 per cent
ISaudi
enhance bilateral ties with
Arabia, 76 trainees of
nuances of life at sea.
The trainees would also be
due to health complications.
He was 90.
He told reporters outside Parliament that, Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to has been demonstrated and King Fahad Naval Academy of familiarised with sail training He was not keeping well for
according to the rules, division of votes has to the Indian Navy, Defence cleared by the Indian Navy. The the Royal Saudi Naval Forces onboard sail training ship of the past few weeks and had
be allowed even if a single member demands it. Ministry said. number of MR-MOCR, meeting (RSNF) joined the First 1TS. been admitted to hospital in
“The rule says that if any member of the House Giving details, officials said all the qualification Training Squadron, 1TS of the The afloat attachment of RSNF Delhi earlier this month.
asks for division, the pro-tem Speaker has to Microwave Obscurant Chaff requirements, has been Indian Navy at Southern trainees is being conducted Dubey is survived by his wife
allow it. You can clearly see and hear from the in a rare move proposing its own candidate. (MOC), a niche technology successfully handed over to the Naval Command, Kochi on alongside Indian Naval and two daughters. His
footage of the Lok Sabha that several members Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab made developed by DRDO’s Defence Indian Navy. Defence Minister Monday, navy said here on trainees of 107 Integrated funeral is planned for
of the Opposition sought and asked for a the announcement after the Opposition, which Laboratory, Jodhpur, obscures Rajnath Singh complimented Wednesday. Officers Training Course Thursday at Lodhi Road
division,” Banerjee said. had forwarded the name of eight-term radar signals and creates a DRDO and the Indian Navy on Giving details, officials said (IOTC) fostering camaraderie crematorium, it was learnt.
“The motion was adopted without putting it to Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh as its microwave shield around the successful development of this is the second batch of and mutual understanding The veteran diplomat served
vote. This is a clear testament to the fact that candidate, did not press for votes to the platforms and assets, thus MR-MOCR. He termed the trainees who would be between the trainees of both as India’s foreign secretary
the ruling dispensation, the BJP, does not have motion. reducing radar detection. MOC technology as another undergoing training with 1TS, maritime nations. during 1990-91. He was also
the numbers... This Government is running Responding to a question that the Opposition Special type of fibres, with step towards achieving the first batch having It may be recalled that India’s High Commissioner to
without the numbers. It’s illegal, immoral, did not press for a division of votes, Banerjee diameter of few microns and Aatmanirbharta in defence. undergone similar training in Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al- Bangladesh and the
unethical and unconstitutional and the people said, “The question is not about how strongly unique microwave obscuration The MR-MOCR was handed May – June 2023. Ghofaily, Chief of Staff, RSNF Permanent Representative to
of the country have already shown them the the division (of votes) was sought. The rule properties, has been assembled over by DRDO chief Samir V The trainees were extended a had visited Southern Naval UN Organisations in Geneva.
door. It’s just a matter of time before they’re says that even if one out of 500 people ask for in the medium range chaff Kamat to Director General of warm welcome by Senior Command in January during After retirement from foreign
shown the door again,” the Trinamool division, it has to be allowed.” rocket. The rocket, when fired, Naval Armament Inspection, Officer 1TS, Captain Anshul his official visit to India. The service, Dubey also served as
Congress (TMC) MP said. “Only the Pro-tem Speaker can clarify why the forms microwave obscurant Indian Navy Rear Admiral Kishore during the inaugural bilateral training cooperation the president of New Delhi-
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee division wasn’t allowed. He was sitting in the cloud in space spreading over a Brijesh Vashistha. The DRDO address outlining the four between the two Navies is a based Council for Social
Om Birla was elected Lok Sabha speaker after a chair and hence he can answer,” he added. sufficient area, with adequate Chairman congratulated the weeks long training testimony to longstanding Development (CSD), he said.
motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Another TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee also said persistence time, thus creating Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur programme. The training friendship and shared The former foreign secretary
Modi was adopted through voice vote, capping the Speaker’s election was not conducted in an effective shield against hostile team for this significant curriculum ranges from basic commitment between India was also considered an expert
intense debate on the issue with the opposition accordance with the law. threats having Radio Frequency achievement. seamanship activities to and Saudi Arabia. on disarmament.
      
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allegation in its motion  #(2 # 3(  release excess water. The
seeking adjournment of the District Administration of
House proceedings to discuss to 41 with one death due to ouses were damaged, trees Ernakulam urged people living
the issue of rise in prices of
vegetables and other food
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ssam’s flood situation

drowning reported from
Cachar district on Tuesday, the
H uprooted, and water levels
rose steadily in rivers and dams
on the banks of the
Muvattupuzha and
items in the state.
UDF MLA Roji M John said
A improved on Wednesday
with the water level of major
bulletin said. Karimganj is the
worst hit with nearly 84,000
across Kerala after heavy rains
accompanied by strong winds
Thodupuzha rivers
maintain extra vigil as three
to

that last week the rivers and their tributaries people suffering, followed by continued to lash several parts shutters of Malankara Dam
government said in the reduced supply of vegetables Opposition in the state rise, we are staging a receding even as nearly 1.50 Cachar with 52,400 and of the state on Wednesday. were raised by one metre each.
House that it was not aware from neighbouring states also assembly V D Satheesan said walkout,” he said. The prices lakh people in seven districts Darrang with 6,500, it said. High tides and sea incursions In view of continuing rains, a
about the rise in prices, which contributed to a decrease in that the government of vegetables and fish are were reeling under the deluge, Altogether, 149 camps and were reported in districts like holiday was declared for
indicates that it was oblivious their availability and a appeared to have no answers soaring in Kerala, with a bulletin said. relief distribution centres have Thrissur and Ernakulam, and educational institutions in
to what was happening and resultant rise in prices. as to what steps it has taken vendors attributing it to the The flood-hit districts been set up by the district landslides wrecked havoc in Kottayam district on
how people were being Besides that, the financial to address the issue of price extreme summer and witnessed light to moderate administrations with over the high ranges of Kozhikode. Wednesday. As per the latest
affected. restrictions imposed on rise as the minister primarily untimely rains in Tamil rainfall, leading to a fall in the 26,000 people taking shelter Several houses have were radar imagery, moderate to
The allegations by the UDF Kerala by the Centre were spoke about the public Nadu, the major vegetable water level of all major rivers there. damaged in Alappuzha, intense rainfall with winds
were rejected by state also a reason for the rise in distribution system and supplier to Kerala. flowing below the danger At present, 556 villages are Kannur and Idukki districts gusting up to 40 kmph is
Minister for Food and Civil prices of commodities in the ration shops. Fish prices are skyrocketing mark, except the Kushiyara currently underwater and following heavy downpour and expected in Kollam,
Supplies G R Anil claiming state, he claimed. He alleged that the due to the shortage of river in Karimganj, according 1,547.35 hectares of crop areas winds since on Tuesday night, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam,
that the government has Anil said the government was government, its agencies and landings caused by the 52- to the Assam State Disaster have been damaged, according authorities said. A portion of Idukki, Ernakulam, and
carried out effective market carrying out effective market departments have seriously day annual trawling ban Management Authority to the bulletin of the Assam the “annadana mandapam” Thrissur districts in the
interventions to control the interventions and therefore, failed to address the issue of which came into effect from (ASDMA). State Disaster Management (dining hall) at the famed coming hours. The state
rise in prices. there was no need to adjourn price rise. June 9. Sardines, which are Nearly 1.50 lakh people were Authority. Ochira Parabrahma Temple in Disaster Management
The minister also contended the House to discuss the “When you (government) considered the common reeling under the deluge in Embankments, roads, bridges Kollam district collapsed in Authority warned that water
that the rise in prices of such matter. talk of making corrections, man’s fish and usually sold at Barpeta, Cachar, Darrang, and other infrastructure have incessant rains. A number of logging on major roads and
items and inflation were In view of the explanation this is where you should Rs 100 and below, are now Dhemaji, Goalpara, Kamrup been damaged by floodwater trees reportedly got uprooted poor visibility may lead to
much higher in the given by the minister, correct yourself. In view of sold for Rs 300 to 400 per kg, and Karimganj. in Chirang, Darrang, on the banks of Periyar River traffic congestion. It suggested
neighbouring states than in Speaker A N Shamseer the serious failure on the a point which was also raised The number of affected people Goalpara, Golaghat, Kamrup, in Aluva near Ernakulam. regulating traffic effectively
Kerala. denied permission for the part of the government, its in the House by UDF MLA was 1.53 lakh on Tuesday. Kokrajhar, Nagaon, Nalbari, Shutters at a number of dams, and restricting non-essential
He also said that adverse notice to adjourn the House. agencies and departments to John during the proceedings. The toll in this year’s flood, Tamulpur, Udalguri, Golaghat, like Malankara, Pambla, and movements of people.
weather conditions and In response, Leader of address the issue of price community members. landslide and storm has risen Hojai and Sonitpur. Kallarkutty, were raised to

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Maharashtra legislative CM Ajit Pawar, in the recently- terms of their sitting members Panse from the Konkan any candidate of our choice.
''5$" M NS leader Sandeep
Deshpande on
council.
Notably, the Maharashtra
concluded
elections.
Lok Sabha are expiring in July.
In the Konkan Graduates
Graduates seat but he later
withdrew from the fray.
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leader Raj Thackeray to vote
Wednesday said there was no Navnirman Sena (MNS) Polling was being held on constituency, there is a direct Asked about the MNS stand for a particular party or
&6&$  order for them from party
chief Raj Thackeray to vote for
supported the ruling Mahayuti
in the state, comprising the
Wednesday in the Mumbai
Graduates, Mumbai Teachers,
fight between sitting BJP MLC
Niranjan Davkhare and
for the MLC polls after it
supported the Mahayuti in the
candidate.”
The MNS electors will vote as
any particular party in the BJP, Shiv Sena led by Chief Nashik Teachers and Konkan Congress candidate Ramesh Lok Sabha elections, per their individual choice, he
 3  polls underway on Wednesday Minister Eknath Shinde and Graduates constituencies of the Keer. Last month, the MNS Deshpande told reporters here, added.

anipur Chief Minister

M N Biren Singh on
Wednesday said drug
trafficking cases have
declined in the state to some
extent as people from the
hills and valley and security
forces have supported the
administration in its effort
to address the issue.
He also claimed that poppy
plantations in the state have
also decreased by 50-60 per
cent as per satellite data
mapping. Singh called for
the eradication of drug
menace in the state.
“With the active support of many smugglers and
the hill village chiefs, valley- individuals associated with
based civil societies and international cartels were
security personnel, drug arrested.
trafficking in the state has The chief minister flagged
declined to some off a bike rally to observe the
extent..Even poppy International Day against
plantations have decreased Drug Abuse and Illegal
by 50-60 per cent as per Trafficking from his
satellite data mapping,” he secretariat.
said at an event organised “More than a hundred
here on the occasion of officers and security
International Day against personnel, who are taking
Drug Abuse and Illegal part in the rally, will carry
Trafficking. Manipur in the the message of the
1990s was badly affected by importance of war against
the drug menace, and the cross-border illegal
rate of HIV-positive cases trafficking in the state. With
was then one of the highest support from the masses,
in the country, he said. the government will remain
Singh also said his committed to uproot the
government had launched a drug menace from the state,”
war against drug abuse, and he added

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launched by the Gujarat
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provide financial assistance
to eligible female students
from Classes 9 to 12,
officials said.
While 4.03 lakh girl
students have registered for
the ‘Namo Lakshmi Yojana’,
nearly 37,000 have enrolled
for the ‘Namo Saraswati
Vigyan Sadhana Yojana’ as
part of the ‘Shala
Praveshotsav - Kanya
Kelavni Mahotsav 2024’, an
annual drive to enlist
students in Class 1 in
Gujarat, an official release
said on Tuesday.
Under the ‘Namo Lakshmi
Yojana’, the government will
provide Rs 50,000 over a
period of four years to girls
wanting to take admission
in Classes 9 to 12 for the
academic year 2024-25.
This scheme is applicable to
girls whose family income
is less than Rs 6 lakh per
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the charge that she had misused new.Immediately after the ( 4#  0 statutes that gave power to the R Ambedkar, the architect of
her position and power while proclamation of the emer- government to jail anyone the Constitution, was against
fighting the poll. Justice Sinha set gency, the Constitution was > # (  daring to question Indira the terms socialism and secu-
aside Indira’s election and disqual- amended by both houses of  (4 8# Gandhi’s superiority. Lalu larism for obvious reasons.
ified her for six years. But Sinha Parliament to put the election Prasad Yadav named his Though we claim in the pre-
stayed his judgment to enable of the Prime Minister and  0###  0 daughter Misa Bharati to com- amble of the Constitution that
Indira Gandhi to appeal to the President of India beyond the memorate his arrest under it was adopted on 26th
Supreme Court. Shanti Bhushan powers of Courts with retro- 0#(#   the said Act during the emer- November 1949, what we
says in his memoirs that there had spective effect. 0 # (3( #  gency. cover-up is the date on which
been several precedents before in This was the infamous 39th Now Lalu and his family it was amended by including
which the election of sitting chief Amendment of the  (#0> members are singing a paean the terms socialism and secu-
ministers had been set aside and Constitution (which was later to the Nehru-Gandhi larism in 1976. Congress pon-
they stood disqualified for the declared unconstitutional by   ( clan!Indira Gandhi and the tificating the Constitution
commission of corrupt practices the Supreme Court). What 0# (0  Congress failed to learn any- could be described as the devil
and the Courts had never grant- happened during the thing from the drubbing they quoting the scripture.
ed a stay to them during the pen- Emergency is known to most got for subverting the (The writer is a special corre-
dency of their appeals.V R of the literate people. State Constitution. In 1984, the spondent with The Pioneer;
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However, within this grand healthcare - the pillars of a ment rates among the dis- barrier-free buildings to inclu- promises such as curbing black money
vision lies a harsh truth often welfare state - often remain abled population are dispro- sive technology, creating an and promoting initiatives like Make-in- often linked to crime. The United tioned that the temple's roof lacks ade-
neglected - the challenges inaccessible dreams for them. portionately high, exacerbat- environment that accommo- India and Viksit Bharat, tangible Nations Office on Drugs and Crime quate drainage, exacerbating the issue.It
faced by persons with disabil- Education is frequently high- ing their economic vulnera- dates diverse abilities is essen- improvements in people's lives remain (UNODC) monitors global drug addic- raises questions about the rush to inau-
ities. lighted as a key to progress bility and reliance on social tial for fostering equal partic- scarce. The central government must tion trends. Making healthy choices and gurate the temple before completion,
Despite the existence of legal and empowerment. However, welfare schemes. ipation. Proactive measures prioritize substance over spectacle to valuing oneself can significantly reduce possibly driven by electoral considera-
frameworks like the Rights of for many disabled students in Healthcare, another critical such as affirmative action effectively address these pressing chal- the risk of drug abuse, which has been tions.
Persons with Disabilities Act, India, quality education is an aspect of a welfare state, pre- policies, vocational training lenges. a recurring theme of the UN on This incident echoes a trend where
2016, and international oblig- elusive reality. Despite the sents its own set of challenges programs, and sensitization Vijaykumar H K | Raichur IDADAIT.Unfortunately, substances everything, from examination papers to
ations such as the United National Education Policy for persons with disabilities. initiatives for employers are like cannabis, cocaine, and heroin are infrastructure like the Pragati Maidan
Nations Convention on the and the Right to Education Limited access to specialized necessary.    easily accessible in many countries due underpass, seems to suffer under the
Rights of Persons with Act, educational institutions care, the high cost of assistive To achieve a truly inclusive Madam — Drug abuse and the illegal to lax laws, and their medicinal and Modi-led NDA government. Unlike
Disabilities (2006) and the often lack the necessary sup- devices, and stigma within society, concerted efforts are drug trade have grown into serious, recreational benefits are often overstat- ancient Indian temples that stood for
Sustainable Development port systems and infrastruc- healthcare settings contribute needed on multiple fronts. intractable problems. Substance use ed, overshadowing the harmful conse- centuries due to devotion rather than
Goals (SDGs), the everyday ture to accommodate diverse to their marginalized status. India's journey towards disorder affects all age groups, but it is quences of their use. A strong bond political expediency, the Modi govern-
experiences of disabled indi- needs. The disparity in the Amidst these challenges, the becoming a welfare state must particularly prevalent among the youth. between parents and children can help ment's haste in inaugurating the tem-
viduals paint a different pic- national enrolment average notion of India as a welfare prioritize the rights and dig- The United Nations observes the mitigate the risk of drug abuse in the ple without ensuring its readiness for the
ture. between disabled and non- state falls short for millions of nity of persons with disabili- International Day Against Drug Abuse younger generation. monsoon season is evident. The leak-
In India, disability is not disabled students is stark, disabled citizens. The true ties. Disability should not be and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) on Ganpathi Bhat | Akola ing roof of a globally renowned temple
merely a physical or mental with the national average for measure of a welfare state lies an afterthought but an inte- June 26 to highlight the grave dangers raises serious concerns.Fortunately,
condition; it is a complex bar- non-disabled students at not in lofty ideals or legisla- gral part of policy and deci- posed by drugs. Drug awareness cam-        after senior officials were alerted,
rier that impedes access to 28.4% and less than 2% for tive frameworks alone but in sion-making processes. paigns are central to addressing these Madam — It's disheartening to note that Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the tem-
basic rights and opportunities. disabled students. tangible improvements in the (The writer is the assistant issues.A society's socioeconomic status just five months after the inauguration ple construction committee, promptly
From systemic discrimination Government data from lives of its most vulnerable program manager at the cannot be improved with unhealthy and of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple instructed repairs.
to inadequate infrastructure, UDISE+ shows a dropout members. It is crucial for the National Centre for unproductive members, which is why in Ayodhya, the newly constructed Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee | Faridabad
persons with disabilities face rate exceeding 75% for stu- government, civil society, and Promotion of Employment the dangers of drug abuse are numer- Ram Mandir experienced leaking from
obstacles in every aspect of dents with disabilities in high- the private sector to bridge the for Disabled People; views ous. its roof following heavy rainfall. Head "))  %%* 6
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B Pride Month through

TheatreKhushi Pahuja
In the scorching heat of June
hope, and perseverance lay the
foundational stones for advo-
cacy, action, and change. One
many within the community.
Various events like theatre,
music, poetry, sensitisation
shares, “Be-Loved is a collab-
orative effort. It took us about
three months to put it togeth-
(she/they), Director, Nazariya
Foundation pens, “Events like
this are the best ways to show
audience members about how
the play moved them to high-
light the importance of collec-
2024, I, along with a lesbian history of hope is that of Pride programs, etc. happen during er. We opened the play last year to the world that advocacy can tive efforts toward sensitization
couple, have been shuttling Month. Each Year, June is cel- June all over the world, includ- in June after rigorous rehearsal be done in various ways either using multiple advocacy medi-
from police station to police ebrated as pride month around ing India. for 45 days.” through UN mechanisms, ums. It restores hope that
station, all to protect their the globe, commemorating Such programs are particular- “The play dealt with a very through the government, or change is possible when we
fundamental rights to life and the Stonewall Uprising. ly important as they present sensitive issue with a lot of care, plays like this. With collective create spaces where people can
equality. The constant tor- *,+%,-1 741 On June 28, 1969, like many possibilities for intersectional especially in a context where power we can challenge any critically reflect on their
ment for the three of us stems other days in New York City, dialogue through non-con- talking about sex and sexual- hate, discrimination, and vio- actions, thoughts, and behav-
from society’s disdain for community members like the police raided a small bar ventional sensitisation meth- ity is a taboo. They emphasize, lence against the queer-trans iour, and feel part of the col-
‘transgressive’ love and an Prerna (name changed), a 23- called the Stonewall Inn. ods. An example of this “You cannot forget about the community.”“Such events help lective. Pride Month, therefore,
unquestioned acceptance of year-old lesbian woman says, Taking advantage of the laws approach is ‘Be-Loved’, a the- issue once you have seen this us to reach an audience that is is not only a time to celebrate
violence against women by “We are investing so much against crossdressing, the atre play by Mumbai-based play. It forces you to think and generally not approachable queerness and advocate for
family members. Familial and money, time, and energy for police would raid bars to arrest Theatre Group ‘Tamaasha’, reflect when you come out of for training sessions, or for LGBTQ+ rights but also an
domestic violence is perpetu- protecting my rights, is it even queer and transgender per- which was recently co-orga- the theater hall.” Resonating whom training sessions are not opportunity to look back into
ated and reinforced each time worth it? Will things ever sons. When the same hap- nized by Nazariya Foundation with this perspective, Urvashi accessible. Therefore, when history and remind ourselves
someone scrutinizes and change?” In the face of such pened at Stonewall Inn, the and SAATHII (Solidarity and Saran and penned by 17 Butalia, feminist publisher and we engage with allies through of the perseverance of those
polices one’s queerness questions, social workers not people protested. Days of riots Action Against The HIV prominent writers, including writer says, “The play took sto- well-accepted mediums like who fought for the rights and
through one’s body. Hope only provide a safe listening against police brutality acted as Infection in India) on June 9 artist Bhupen Khakhar, poet ries on queerness by many theater, music, etc., the much- then move into the future
often dwindles with seeming- space and support in bureau- a catalyst for the LGBTQIA+ at the Bipin Chandra Pal Josh Malihabadi, and writers and connected them needed information gets con- with hope, care, and kindness.
ly unending cycles of individ- cratic procedures; but also rights movement. Following Auditorium in Delhi. Be- LGBTQIA+ rights activists with real life cases. People can veyed to a huge audience,” adds (The author is a social worker
ual, systemic, and systematic share the responsibility of this, the movement for Loved is a musical and satiri- Maya Sharma and Saleem dismiss stories, but it is diffi- Randhoni Lairikyengbam, and a sexuality educator; views
violence. Especially, when holding on to the beacon of LGBTQIA+ rights has cal drama directed by Sapan Kidwai. Recalling the journey cult to dismiss lived realities.” Assistant Director, SAATHII. are personal. Charkha Features)
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Court has convicted an al-
links to al-Qaida that held
power in northern Mali at the
time.
Women and girls suffered in
the police around the world
do.”
In Timbuktu, victims of Ansar
Dine crimes were awaiting the
  3 (0 ment ordered the dissolution of his proposal to abolish free Foreign Affairs on security and Opposition parties on both Qaida-linked Islamic extrem- particular under Ansar Dine’s verdicts and possible compen-
multiple extreme-right and health care for foreigners and defense issues. sides of the political spectrum ist leader of war crimes and repressive regime, facing cor- sation.
rance's government on “radical Islamist' groups. A toughen regulations around the Bardella has softened many of have been scrambling to form crimes against humanity in poral punishment and impris- “We are waiting and hoping
F Wednesday ordered the dis-
solution of extreme right and
series of decrees announcing the
shutdown cited the risk of vio-
acquisition of French national-
ity.
the party's hard-line positions,
and was put on the spot during
alliances and field candidates.
The elections were called by
Mali’s Timbuktu. Al Hassan
Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed
onment, the court’s then-chief
prosecutor Fatou Bensouda
for a judgment that will give
us justice,” said Yehia Hamma
radical Muslim groups, four lence. The groups affected But his proposal to prevent the debate over another key Macron earlier this month after Ag Mahmoud was accused of said at the start of Al Hassan’s Cissé, president of a group of
days before the first round of include the GUD, a group dual citizens from accessing issue, the age of retirement, his party suffered a crushing playing a key role in a reign of trial nearly four years ago. victims’ associations in the
high-stakes legislative elections known for violence and anti- certain “strategic” state jobs in which Macron's highly con- defeat by the far right in the terror unleashed by insur- “Many were forced into mar- Timbuktu region.
that may see a surge in support semitism whose members have particular attracted the ire of tested reform last year raised European Parliament election. gents on the historic desert riage,” B ensouda said. “Members of our associations
for political extremes. provided support for far-right Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, from 62 to 64, prompting Eric Bompard, of the France city in northern Mali in 2012. “Confined against their will have been raped, had their
Snap national elections called by political leader Marine Le Pen who said it revealed the true months of protests and weaken- Unbowed party, part of a new He was accused of involve- and repeatedly raped by mem- hands cut off, been whipped,
pro-business moderate in the past. objectives of a party that has ing his government. coalition of far-to-center left ment in crimes including rape, bers of the armed group.” Al and we would like to be com-
President Emmanuel Macron Le Pen's National Rally party is long been tied to xenophobia The National Rally backs the parties, also came after torture, persecution, enforced Hassan was involved in orga- pensated,” he said.
have plunged the country into leading all polls ahead of the and racism. idea of setting back the retire- Bardella's economic program marriages and sexual slavery. nizing such marriages, the The court made a reparation
a hasty and disorderly electoral two-round elections June 30 and “The message you are sending ment age to 62, but Bardella said and his proposal to lift taxes for Prosecutors say he was a key prosecutor told judges. order following the 2016 con-
race. Immigration, France's July 7, and Macron's centrist is that when we are dual citizens, 42 years of work would be people under 30 years of age. member of Ansar Dine, an She cited one rape victim as viction of an Ansar Dine
retirement age and taxes alliance is lagging badly. we are half-citizens, we are not needed to for entitlement to a Citing economists, Bompard Islamic extremist group with saying, “All that was left of me member, Ahmad Al Faqi Al
emerged as top points of con- However, the outcome remains real French people,” Attal said. full pension, de facto raising the said the National Rally's pro- links to al-Qaida that held was a corpse.” Mahdi. He was sentenced to
tention as the prime minister highly uncertain due to the Attal suggested the real targets retirement age for those who gram would contribute to mak- power in northern Mali at the Defence lawyer Melinda nine years’ imprisonment for
and two potential challengers complex, two-stage voting sys- of this measure are not dual cit- started working later in their ing the rich richer, at the time. Al Hassan faces up to life Taylor told judges that Al attacking nine mausoleums
for his job held a televised tem and potential political izens with high-level positions, 20s. expense of the poorest 30% imprisonment when a sen- Hassan was a member of the and a mosque door in
debate Tuesday night. alliances. when he said Bardella had a This is the first time since the share of the population, while tence is handed down at a later Islamic police force who was Timbuktu in 2012.
Interior Minister Gerald In the TV debate, young and Franco-Russian representative Nazi occupation during World Attal accused the 28-year-old date. Prosecutors say he was a “obliged to respect and exe- A French-led military opera-
Darmanin announced fast-rising National Rally pres- in the European Parliament, War II that France could elect Bardella of personally benefit- key member of Ansar Dine, an cute the decisions of the tion in 2013 forced Al Hassan
Wednesday that the govern- ident Jordan Bardella renewed who sits at the Committee on a far-right government. ing from the measure. Islamic extremist group with Islamic tribunal. This is what and others from power.

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ultimatum is the latest in a series Israeli forces had entered his West Bank, where violence has later saw false reports on social protests were expected in com- building while legislators fled. Nairobi. Videos of gunfire Jeanne Sulzer and Clemence
of U.N. steps demanding Israel uncle’s neighbourhood, he was surged since Hamas’ October 7 media that a Palestinian had ing days. Police and soldiers Police responded with gunfire piercing the night air were Witt, lawyers who represented
do more to safeguard aid oper- shot in the arm and the foot. attack triggered the war in been killed in the raid. “I col- patrolled the streets as city and journalists counted three shared online.UN Secretary the plaintiffs, and non-govern-
ations from strikes by its forces That was only the start of his Gaza. lapsed, because I was 90 per cent workers began cleaning up bodies at the gates of parlia- General Antonio Guterres said mental organizations behind
and to curb growing lawlessness ordeal. Hours later, beaten and Abadi, speaking to The sure it was my son,” he said. debris. Parliament, the city hall ment. The Kenya Human he was deeply saddened by the complaint hailed the deci-
hindering humanitarian work- bloodied, he found himself Associated Press from a hospi- Abadi was not dead, but his suf- and the supreme court were Rights Commission, a non- reports of deaths and injuries. sion as a historic judgment.
ers. strapped to the searing hood of tal bed on Tuesday, said he fering had just begun.After a cordoned off with tape reading government organization, said “I urge the Kenyan authorities In May, French anti-terrorism
A U.N. letter sent to Israeli offi- an Israeli military jeep driving stepped outside his uncle’s house couple of hours, Israeli soldiers “Crime Scene Do Not Enter.” that at least 22 people have to exercise restraint, and call for prosecutors asked the Paris
cials this month said Israel down a road. in the volatile West Bank city of found him. He says they struck The military was deployed died. The commission chair- all demonstrations to take place appeals court to rule on lifting
must provide U.N. workers with The army initially said Abadi Jenin on Saturday after he heard his head and face and in the overnight to support police as person, Roseline Odede, told peacefully,” he wrote on the the arrest warrant for Assad,
a way to communicate directly was a suspected militant, but a commotion. areas where he had been shot. President William Ruto called journalists that 300 people social media platform X. In saying he has absolute immu-
with Israeli forces on the ground later acknowledged he had not “I went outside to see what was Then they dragged him by his the events treasonous and were injured in the protests and Nairobi, a regional hub for nity as a serving head of state.
in Gaza, among other steps, the posed a threat to Israeli forces happening, and looked towards legs, lifted him by his hands and vowed to quash the unrest “at 50 people were arrested. expatriates and home to a “It’s the first time that a nation-
officials said. They spoke on and was caught in crossfire the neighbours’ houses, where feet and threw him onto the whatever cost.” Herman Manyora, a professor United Nations complex, al court has recognized that the
condition of anonymity to dis- with militants. I saw the army,” he said. “When hood of the military jeep.“I Kenya has been rocked by at the University of Nairobi, inequality among Kenyans has personal immunity of a serv-
cuss ongoing negotiations with Video showing the 24-year-old I tried to return to the house, screamed because of the heat,” massive protests for over a said that the youth-driven sharpened along with long- ing head of state is not
Israeli officials. strapped to the jeep circulated heavy and indiscriminate gun- he said. “Then, one of the sol- week in opposition to a pro- protests could escalate further held frustrations over state absolute,” the lawyers said in a
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been no final decision on sus- spread condemnation, includ- My cousin who was near me told me to be quiet.” The mili-
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undersecretary for security, Palestinians saw it as yet anoth- said as he stood over his son’s least an hour. Dubai (AP): Suspected attacks pened off the coast of Aden, the
Gilles Michaud, spoke with by Yemen’s Houthi rebels early British militar y’s United
Israeli military officials Monday. comment. The army claims it is usual procedures — known as and other communications London (PTI): The escalating here with the intention of giv- Wednesday targeted a ship in Kingdom Maritime Trade
Dujarric called conditions for trying to facilitate aid ship- “deconfliction” — employed in equipment so they can commu- scandal of candidates placing ing any winnings to local the Gulf of Aden, while a sep- Operations (UKMTO) center
aid workers in the territory ments and accuses Hamas of conflict zones globally to protect nicate with each other and safe- general election-related bets charities,” said the now-sus- arate attack claimed by Iraqi said. The captain “of a mer-
“increasingly intolerable.” But he disrupting them, noting aid workers from attack by ly move around Gaza,” Miller has widened from the British pended Labour candidate. militants allied with the rebels chant vessel reported a missile
said the U.N. was “pushing all Tuesday that the militant group combatants. Relief groups say told reporters. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak- “While I did not place this targeted the southern Israeli impacted the water in close
its contacts” with the Israelis to fired a projectile at the human- Israel’s procedure for coordinat- The U.N. and other humanitar- led Conservative Party to bet with any prior knowledge port city of Eilat, authorities proximity to the vessel,” the
resolve the problems and noted itarian route near a UNICEF aid ing aid work requires them to ian organizations also com- engulf the Opposition Labour of the outcome, this was a said. UKMTO said. “The crew are
that “the U.N. will not turn its convoy. speak instead with an agency plain of increasing crime in Party after its leader, Keir huge mistake, for which I The attacks follow the depar- reported safe and the vessel is
back on the people of Gaza.” Israel has previously acknowl- within the military. Gaza and have urged Israel to do Starmer, suspended one of his apologise unreservedly,” he ture of the USS Dwight D proceeding to its next port of
U.S. officials are talking with the edged some military strikes on In its letter to Israeli officials, the more to improve overall secu- candidates for betting against said. Eisenhower after an eight- call.”
U.N. and Israeli military to try humanitarian workers, includ- U.N. cited communication and rity from attack and theft. The himself ahead of the July 4 As in the case of any sus- month deployment in which The UKMTO did not say if the
to help resolve U.N. concerns, ing an April attack that killed protective equipment for aid lawlessness has stymied what polls. pended Tory MPs, the party the aircraft carrier led the ship had been damaged.
State Department spokesman seven workers with the World workers as among the commit- Israel said was a daily pause in Kevin Craig is running to symbol will appear beside his American response to the Meanwhile, the Israeli military
Matthew Miller told reporters Central Kitchen, and has denied ments that it wanted Israel to fighting to allow aid into south- become Labour’s member of name in the ballot papers at Houthi assaults. Those attacks said early Wednesday that a
Tuesday. Asked if the U.S. had allegations of others. make good on for its aid oper- ern Gaza, with humanitarian Parliament for Central Suffolk this late stage in the campaign have reduced shipping drasti- drone “fell off the coast of Eilat.”
received any commitments Citing security concerns, the ations in Gaza to continue, the officials saying groups of gun- and North Ipswich in eastern but he would be considered cally through the route crucial The military activated air raid
from Israeli Defense Minister U.N. World Food Program has two U.N. officials say. men are regularly blocking con- England, considered a safe an Independent MP if elect- to Asian, Middle East and sirens in the area.
Yoav Gallant, who is visiting this already suspended aid delivery Miller said taking aid from voys, holding drivers at gun- Conservative seat. It was pre- ed. Meanwhile, he has said he European markets in a cam- The drone “was monitored by
week to speak with Biden from a U.S.-built pier designed trucks and other criminal point and rifling through their viously held by Dan Poulter, will “comply fully” with a paign the Houthis say will (Israeli) soldiers throughout
administration officials, Miller to bring food and other emer- attacks were the biggest prob- cargo. who defected from the Tories Gambling C ommission’s continue as long as the Israel- the incident and it did not cross
said, “we went through a num- gency supplies to Palestinians lems blocking aid delivery with- On top of that, “missiles hit our to Labour ahead of the elec- investigation into this bet Hamas war rages in the Gaza into Israeli territory,” the Israeli
ber of specific things that we who are facing starvation amid in Gaza right now, rather than premises, despite being decon- tion before exiting politics. and “will take the conse- Strip. military said. “During the inci-
want to see resolved when it more than eight months of war strikes on aid workers by Israeli flicted,” said Steve Taravella, a On Tuesday, Craig took to quences of this stupid error of Meanwhile, the Houthis faced dent, an interceptor was
comes to the humanitarian sit- between Israel and Hamas in forces or commandeering of aid spokesman for the World Food social media to confirm his judgement on the chin.” For allegations they seized com- launched toward the” drone.
uation and got an assurance to Gaza. U.N. and other aid offi- convoys by Hamas. Program, one of the main orga- “huge mistake” of betting in the Labour Party, having pres- mercial aircraft that brought The Houthis have targeted
continue to work on those.” cials have complained for “And so we have been working nizations working on humani- favour of the Tories holding sured Sunak in the past few back pilgrims from the Hajj Eilat before with drones and
The Israeli army declined to months that they have no way with the U.N. and Israel to try tarian delivery in Gaza. He was on to their stronghold. “A few days to suspend his betting amid a widening economic missiles. However, an Iranian-
comment on the U.N. warning, to communicate quickly and to find a solution to that prob- not one of those confirming the weeks ago when I thought I party colleagues, it was seen dispute between the rebels and backed umbrella group known
and the Israeli defense ministry directly with Israeli forces on the lem,” including trying to ensure U.N. threat to suspend opera- would never win this seat I as somewhat of an unavoid- the country’s exiled govern- as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq
did not respond to requests for ground, in contrast with the that aid workers “have radios tions across the territory. put a bet on the Tories to win able move. ment. The ship attack hap- claimed the attack.

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itary said, as North Korea more smoke than normal use solid propellants, Launches Korean aviation authorities. protections. ing same-sex partnerships,
protests the regional deploy- launches, possibly because of of such missiles are harder to North Korea says it is respond- The event Tuesday was timed including rights to inheritance,
ment of a US aircraft carrier for an engine fault, it told South detect than liquid-propellant ing to balloons launched by to mark Pride Month, with a joint custody of children, tax-
a military drill with South Korean reporters at a back- missiles, which must be fuelled South Korean activists that registered officiant from the ation, spousal visas and bene-
Korea and Japan. ground briefing. The contents before liftoff. carried political leaflets into the American state of Utah making fits from employment with the
Later Wednesday, South Korea of the briefing were shared with Wednesday’s missile test came North. On June 9, South Korea their marriages official. Most local government.
conducted live-fire drills along foreign media. In a three-way as the rival Koreas are engaged briefly conducted propaganda states require the couple to That came after LGBTQ+ rights
its disputed western sea bound- phone call, senior diplomats in Cold War-style psychologi- broadcasts from loudspeakers appear in person to fill out a woman. It’s between two peo- said he hoped the event would activist Jimmy Sham, who mar-
ary with North Korea, its first from South Korea, the US and cal warfare using balloons and along the border for the first paperwork and present identi- ple who love each other,” said send a message to the public. ried his husband in New York
since it suspended a 2018 Japan condemned the missile loudspeaker broadcasts. time in years in response to the fication, but Utah does not, and Lucas Peng, a 66-year-old “In Hong Kong, there’s not yet in 2013, raised a challenge at the
agreement with the North launch as a violation of UN res- South Korea said North Korea North Korean balloons. South its digital application process Singaporean businessperson a way to go to a marriage reg- city’s Court of Final Appeal that
aimed at reducing front-line olutions and agreed to main- launched large balloons carry- Korea’s military said Monday it has made it a go-to for online living in Hong Kong, and one istry to get married, but there’s Hong Kong’s laws violated the
military tensions in early June. tain close coordination in ing trash across their border is ready to turn on its loud- weddings since the COVID-19 of the 20 people tying the knot still this way we can offer for constitutional right to equality.
The North Korean missile was response to North Korean Tuesday night for the sixth time speakers again. On Wednesday, pandemic. in Tuesday’s semi-virtual event. them to realize their dreams of That contrasts with the increas-
launched at about 5:30 am and threats, according to South since late May. About 100 bal- South Korean forces on front- Family members gathered in a “It’s just two humans who love getting married,” Tung said. ingly conservative political tone
was aimed toward the North’s Korea’s Foreign Ministry. North loons with bags of paper waste line islands fired 290 artillery hotel wedding hall in Hong each other. That’s the key. That’s Keeping with cultural and reli- in the Asian financial hub,
eastern waters before the fail- Korea has performed a series of reportedly fell in South Korean and missile rounds into the Kong’s Kowloon district as cou- the important part. And to be gious traditions, Hong Kong where edicts from the author-
ure, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs hypersonic missile tests since territory. waters near the Koreas’ western ples exchanged rings, then able to publicly declare our love only recognizes weddings itarian Communist Party lead-
of Staff said. Missile fragments 2021 in an apparent effort to The balloons resulted in the sea boundary, the site of sever- raised their glasses in a toast. for each other today is a very between a man and a woman. ership in Beijing have led to
were scattered in the water up acquire an ability to penetrate suspension of takeoffs and al bloody naval skirmishes “I hope one day that everybody important step for us, definite- Self-governing Taiwan is the criticism from around the
to 250 kilometres from the its rivals’ missile defence landings at South Korea’s since 1999, the South Korean would accept the fact that love ly,” Peng said. closest place that issues same- world that it’s squashing demo-
launch site near North Korea’s shields. Foreign experts ques- Incheon International Airport, marine corps said. is not just between a man and Wedding organizer Kurt Tung sex marriages, and Hong Kong cratic rights and free speech.
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The 32-year-old journalist he was on a reporting trip to before them, and prosecutors rose that Russia was targeting Yekaterinburg that produces they said. too much after coming under has killed himself, authorities
appeared in the court in a glass Yekaterinburg, in the Ural can appeal sentences that they Americans as animosity and repairs tanks and other Russia has not ruled out a pris- substantial criticism in trading said on Tuesday.
defendants’ cage, his head Mountains, and claimed he regard as too lenient, and they between Moscow and military equipment. oner exchange involving Bout, widely called “the The North Las Vegas Police
shaved and wearing a black- was gathering secret infor- even can appeal acquittals. Washington grew. Last year, Not only is Uralvagonzavod Gershkovich but says that’s not Merchant of Death,” for a Department said the suspect-
and-blue plaid shirt. A yellow mation for the US The State In addition, Russia’s interpre- Alsu Kurmasheva, a reporter strategically sensitive, it’s also possible before a verdict in his sports figure. ed shooter, 57-year-old Eric
padlock was attached to the Department has declared him tation of what constitutes high with dual American-Russian been a nest of vehement pro- case. That could be months But Biden may feel an incen- Adams, killed himself
cage. Journalists were allowed “wrongfully detained,” there- crimes like espionage and trea- citizenship for the US govern- Putin sentiment where an away, because Russian trials tive to secure Gershkovich’s Tuesday morning as he was
into the courtroom for a few by committing the govern- son is broad, with authorities ment-funded Radio inquisitive American could often adjourn for weeks. The release because of boasts by confronted by officers in a
minutes before the proceed- ment to assertively seek his often going after people who Liberty/Radio Free Europe offend and alarm. post-verdict prospects are former President Donald neighborhood. Authorities
ings were closed. Also briefly release. share publicly available infor- was arrested for alleged viola- In 2011, a plant manager, Igor mixed. Although Russia-US Trump, who is his main chal- had been searching for him
permitted in court were two The Journal has worked dili- mation with foreigners and tion of the law requiring so- Kholmanskikh, attracted relations are highly troubled lenger in this year’s election, since Monday night’s shoot-
consular officers from the US gently to keep the case in the accusing them of divulging called “foreign agents” to reg- national attention on Putin’s because of the conflict in that he can easily get the jour- ings in separate apartment
Embassy in Moscow, accord- public eye and it has become state secrets. ister. annual call-in program by Ukraine, the Kremlin and nalist freed. Putin “will do that units.
ing to the embassy. an issue in the combative Paul Whelan, an American Another dual national, Los denouncing mass protests in Washington did work out a for me, but not for anyone Efforts to locate relatives of
The next hearing for months leading up to the US corporate security executive, Angeles resident Ksenia Moscow at the time. Putin swap in 2022 that freed else,” Trump claimed in May. Adams for comment weren’t
Gershkovich was set for presidential election. was arrested in Moscow for Karelina, is on trial, also in later appointed him as his WNBA star Brittney Griner, The Kremlin, however, says it immediately successful.
August 13, court officials said. After his arrest on March 29, espionage in 2018 and is serv- Yekaterinburg, on treason regional envoy and as a mem- who was serving a 9 1/2-year has not been in touch with Police said initially they found
Jay Conti, executive vice pres- 2023, Gershkovich was held in ing a 16-year sentence. charges for allegedly raising ber of the National Security sentence for cannabis posses- Trump, and Putin’s spokesman two women dead while inves-
ident and general counsel for Moscow’s notoriously dismal Gershkovich’s arrest came money for a Ukrainian organ- Council. sion. But that exchange also Dmitry Pekov bristled at the tigating reports of a shooting
Dow Jones, publisher of the Lefortovo Prison. He has about a year after President isation that supplied arms and “Evan Gershkovich is facing a freed the highest-value attention given to a possible late Monday at an apartment
Journal, described the trial as appeared healthy during court Vladimir Putin pushed ammunition to Kyiv. Several false and baseless charge. ... Russian prisoner in the United exchange, saying “these con- in North Las Vegas. One of
a sham in an interview with hearings in which his appeals through laws that chilled jour- Western reporters have been The Russian regime’s smearing States, arms dealer Viktor tacts must be carried out in them was in her early 40s and
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the war with Russia that is now lets, quoting unidentified security organisation at a crit- who authorities had described
in its third year. sources in the armed forces, said ical time for European secu- as “armed and dangerous.”
Zelenskyy and Commander in he was referring to Sodol. rity as war rages in Ukraine. Just after 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi visited Ahead of Zelenskyy’s visit, Rutte’s appointment was police learned that the suspect
troops in the eastern Donetsk Russian forces dropped a pow- sealed by NATO ambassadors had been seen at a business in
region who have weathered will be a serious conversation, erful glide bomb on the Donetsk during a meeting at the 32- North Las Vegas.
fierce Russian ground and air and I will draw appropriate city of Selydove, causing exten- nation alliance’s headquarters As officers arrived in the
assaults in recent months. They conclusions regarding them.” sive damage to 37 homes, six in Brussels. US President Joe area, they saw the suspect
also discussed with local officials Zelenskyy has frequently visit- multi-story buildings and Biden and his counterparts with a firearm, running into
the drinking water supply, social ed front-line areas during the administrative infrastructure, will formally welcome the backyard of a nearby
issues, evacuation plans and war. His said his trip to the regional authorities said him to their table at a home. The department said
the rebuilding of local homes, Donetsk region was to intro- Wednesday. They reported no summit in Washington on officers followed him, but the
Zelenskyy said. duce the new commander of the injuries. July 9-11. suspect refused to drop his
He added that back in Kyiv he Joint Forces Command, Andrii Over the previous 24 hours, the The outgoing Dutch premier weapon and died by suicide.
would speak to “officials who Hnatov. Russian military shelled 20 will take over from the current Police haven’t disclosed a
must be here and in other areas Hnatov replaced Yurii Sodol, Donetsk region settlements, secretary general, Norway’s motive for the shootings,
near the front line — in difficult who had held the position since killing one person and injuring Jens Stoltenberg, on October which they described as an
communities where people February 2023. at least nine, regional head 1. Stoltenberg spent more “isolated incident.” A
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Karachi (PTI): A searing heat
wave that has hit Pakistan’s
biggest city has led to the death
services to the poor, homeless,
orphan street children, discard-
ed babies and battered women.
 0   The Nawaz Sharif-led
Pakistan Muslim League-
the opposition, proposed to
Khan to sit for a dialogue but
later tonight by President would like to sincerely thank of at least 450 people over the last “The sad fact is that many of akistan Prime Minister Nawaz (PML-N) and Khan’s such slogans were raised

S ri Lanka’s government said

on Wednesday it has
Wickremesinghe, who has
steered the effort to take the
the OCC chairs - France, India,
and Japan - as well as the
four days, a leading NGO
claimed on Wednesday. The
these bodies have come from
areas where a lot of load shed-
P Shehbaz Sharif on
Wednesday extended an olive
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
(PTI) have been at logger-
again.
“So who is responsible for this
finalised a long-delayed debt island out of the economic Export-Import Bank of China Edhi Foundation said it received ding is going on even in this branch to his predecessor and heads for years, particularly bitterness [between politi-
restructuring agreement for crisis since Sri Lanka declared for their leadership in this at least 427 bodies in the last four harshest weather,” he said. political rival Imran Khan, after the February 8 elections, cians]. We don’t even shake
USD 5.8 billion with its bilat- its first-ever sovereign default process, as well as all OCC days excluding Wednesday Edhi said most of the bodies offering to hold talks with him which Khan’s party claims it hands now,” he said.
eral lenders, including India in 2022. members for their unwavering while the Sindh government had belonged to homeless people if was facing “troubles” in had won. Sharif, 72, also recounted his
and China, in Paris to meet a President Wickremesinghe, support,” he said. on Tuesday released 23 bodies in and drug addicts on the streets. jail. Khan, the founder of his Commenting on the 2018 ordeal of facing victimisation
key condition of an IMF who also holds the portfolio as He also commended the OCC three government hospitals. “The extreme heat wave got to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf elections won by Khan’s PTI, by Khan’s government and
bailout. the finance minister, is expect- Secretariat for their dedication Karachi, Pakistan’s port city, has them as these people spend party, has been in jail since Sharif said: “We joined that he was in jail when his
This was announced by ed to contest the presidential to finding a resolution to our been hit by extreme hot weath- their entire day out in the open August last year after being Parliament despite the mother passed away.
President Ranil election in the coming months. debt crisis and achieving this er since Saturday with soaring searching for fixes,” he said only convicted in some of the near- [rigged] polls. The sort of He said that despite being a
Wickremesinghe’s office, which It is understood that significant milestone, which mercury crossing 40 degrees to add: “But only the govern- ly 200 cases slapped on the 71- slogans that were raised dur- cancer survivor and with a
said the agreement grants sig- Wickremesinghe, 75, will will enhance confidence in Sri Celsius for the third consecutive ment hospitals or where they year-old cricketer-turned- ing my first speech will always backbone issue, he used to be
nificant debt relief allowing Sri ‘declare an end to bankruptcy’ Lanka’s economy and foster day on Wednesday, tempera- were initially taken to can tell politician since his ouster be remembered as a dark taken to courts on the ordi-
Lanka to allocate funds to following the agreement growth. This agreement means tures that are too high for a you the real cause of death.” from power in April 2022. chapter in the history books.” nary prison van just to exac-
essential public services and reached with bilateral creditors that half of the government’s coastal areas. He said on Tuesday itself they “If their [PTI] founder is fac- “If someone is facing any erbate the condition, but he
secure concessional financing and private bondholders on external debt by creditor coun- “We have four mortuaries oper- had received 135 bodies at their ing troubles [in jail], then I injustice, then I believe that never complained.
for its development needs. external debt restructuring. tries and organisations has ating in Karachi and we have morgues and 128 on Monday. reiterate: come, let’s sit down the scales of justice should be In response to Prime Minister
“Sri Lanka reached a final State Finance Minister Shehan been restructured. The details reached a stage where there is no Karachites also have to brave and talk,” Sharif said while in favour of those [being vic- Sharif ’s remarks, Leader of the
restructuring agreement for Semasinghe announced that of the restructuring are yet to more space to keep more bod- long hours of load shedding in addressing the National timised], there is no difference Opposition in the National
5.8 billion US dollars with its the Sri Lankan authorities are be announced. ies in our mortuaries,” Faisal many areas with the electricity Assembly. over it — whether it be any Assembly Omar Ayub reiter-
bilateral lenders’ official cred- also in the process of signing According to the Treasury fig- Edhi, who heads the supplier, Karachi Electric, now “Let us sit together to take the politician or anyone from any ated that the PTI would talk
itor committee in Paris,” the bilateral debt treatment agree- ures, as of the end of March Foundation, said. claiming it has to resort to country ahead. Let us talk for walk of life,” Geo News quot- with the government only
President’s office said in a ments between Sri Lanka and 2024, the debt stock outstand- Edhi Trust is the largest welfare power cuts because the Sindh the betterment of the country. ed Sharif as saying. when Khan and other incar-
statement. the Export-Import Bank of ing remained at USD 10,588.6 foundation in Pakistan and pro- government still has to clear There is no other way for- Sharif lamented that he had cerated leaders and workers
The statement came ahead of a China. million. vides various free or subsidised dues of Rs 10 billion. ward,” he said. once again, while he was in are released from jail.

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    for harsher penalties. dressed in the all-encompass- “Sooner or later, the authorities others protested a decision by women have had their cars Rights in Iran. The centre said Iran’s government, and 85-
Meanwhile, authorities have ing black chador alongside will realise that it would serve Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah arbitrarily confiscated as pun- at least 12 women activists year-old Supreme Leader

Srusheemingly every afternoon in

Iran’s capital, police vans
to major Tehran squares
seized thousands of cars over
women having their hair
uncovered while also targeting
uniformed police officers.
While police haven’t published
arrest numbers about the
their interests better to pull
back.” Iran and neighbouring
Ta l i b a n - c o n t r o l l e d
Khomeini to order women to
wear hijabs in public. In 1983,
it became law, enforced with
ishment for defying Iran’s veil-
ing laws,” Amnesty
International said in March.
have been sentenced to prison
since Raisi’s deaths for their
work. But there are signs that
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, know
there are risks to escalating
enforcement.
and intersections to search for businesses that serve them. crackdown and media haven’t Afghanistan are the only coun- penalties including fines and “Others have been prosecuted
women with loose headscarves The renewed hijab push, which given it major attention, it’s tries where the hijab remains up to two months in prison. and sentenced to flogging or
and those who dare not to wear police are calling the Noor — widely discussed in Iran. But mandatory — even conserva- Amini’s death in September prison terms or faced other
them at all. The renewed or “Light” — Plan, began still, many women continue to tive Saudi Arabia has dialled 2022 sparked months of penalties such as fines or being
crackdown comes not quite before President Ebrahim Raisi wear their hijabs loosely or back on its morality patrols. protests and a security crack- forced to attend ‘morality’
two years since mass protests died in a helicopter crash, and leave them draped around While women attend school, down that killed more than 500 classes.” On Saturday, police
over the death Mahsa Amini whoever wins a vote to replace their shoulders while walking work and can manage their people and saw over 22,000 said they would release some
after she was detained for not the hard-line cleric on Friday in Tehran. On a recent after- own lives in Iran, hard-liners detained. But less than two 8,000 vehicles held over
wearing a scarf to the author- will have an influence over just noon in northern Tehran, insist that the hijab must be years later, hard-liners within women not wearing the hijab
ities’ liking. A United Nations how intense it becomes — women sat in cafes and other enforced. The garment has Iran’s theocracy have pressed in them for the Eid al-Ghadir
panel has found that the 22- and how Iran responds to any public places, as a police offi- long has been entwined with forward with a crackdown. holiday marked by Shiites.
year-old died as a result of further unrest. cer in his 50s told those pass- politics in Iran. Former ruler The government’s insistence on There’s also been a push to
“physical violence” wrought “An intervention ... under the ing by: “Please cover your- Reza Shah Pahlavi banned it in enforcing the hijab also reflects close down businesses that
upon her by the state. Noor Plan will take us into selves, ladies,” and then mut- 1936, part of his efforts to mir- its conspiratorial view of the serve women who aren’t wear-
Amini’s death set off months of darkness,” reformist presiden- tered audibly: “My God, I am ror the West. The ban lasted world. Iran’s national police ing hijabs. “ The Islamic
unrest that ended in a bloody tial candidate Masoud fed up repeating this without only five years, but many mid- chief, Gen. Ahmad Reza Republic is using the distrac-
crackdown, and for a time Pezeshkian recently told a getting any attention.” dle and upper-class Iranian Radan, has alleged without tion of its presidential election’
morality police disappeared group of female supporters “We know the police are not women chose not to wear it. providing evidence that the to go after its women activists
from the streets. Enforcement began ramping eager to fight women, but they After the 1979 Islamic country’s enemies plan to and cow them into silence
But now videos are emerging up in April, with videos are under pressure to,“ said Revolution, some of the transform the nation’s culture through imprisonment and
of women being physically spreading online showing Fatemeh, a 34-year-old math women who helped overthrow by encouraging women to abuse,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the
forced into vans by police as women having violent encoun- teacher who gave only her the shah embraced the even avoid the veil. executive director of the New
lawmakers continue to push ters with female enforcers first name for fear of reprisal. more conservative chador. But Already, “tens of thousands of York-based Centre for Human
      
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solar power panels under the existing SEZ
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session and ended at their fresh
all-time high levels on
stocks saw profit-taking due to
valuation concerns. Currently,
among the laggards.
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guidelines for power generation,
transmission and distribution norms.
plant, to be set up by developer/co-
developer in an SEZ as part of an &
Wednesday in tandem with the financials & consumption Shanghai and Hong Kong In a communication to the Development infrastructure facility will be in the non-
Asian peers and buying in stocks are catching up driven settled with gains. Commissioners (DCs) of all special processing area of the SEZ only. ■  
Reliance Industries. by improved balance sheets, a European markets were trading economic zones (SEZs), the Department It will be entitled to fiscal benefits only for
The 30-share BSE Sensex strong GDP growth forecast, on a mixed note. US markets of Commerce said that various requests its initial setting up and no fiscal benefit tate Bank of India (SBI) on
climbed 620.73 points or 0.80
per cent to settle at a new In the past three days of rally,
and softening inflation.
"Global market sentiments
ended mostly higher on
Tuesday.
have been received from EPCES (Export
Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs)
would be admissible for its operation and
maintenance. Such a power plant can
Sthrough
Wednesday raised Rs 10,000 crore
its fifth infrastructure bond
closing peak of 78,674.25. investors' wealth have risen by reflected similar trends, with a Global oil benchmark Brent as well as SEZ developers for installation supply power to DTA (domestic tariff issuance.
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points or 0.90 per cent to hit a Among the 30 Sensex cuts," said Vinod Nair, Head of USD 85.69 a barrel. these zones for solar power generation for of the SEZ subject to payment of customs funds at a coupon rate of 7.36 per cent.
fresh all-time high of 78,759.40. companies, Reliance Research, Geojit Financial Foreign Institutional Investors captive use. duty. SEZs are key export hubs which The issue attracted overwhelming
The Nifty went up by 147.50 Industries, Bharti Airtel, Services. (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs "The matter has been examined in contributed over one-third of the response from investors with bids in
points or 0.62 per cent to settle UltraTech Cement, Sun In the broader market, the BSE 1,175.91 crore on Tuesday, consultation with DGEP, CBIC. country's total outbound shipments in the excess of Rs 19,884 crore and was
at a record closing peak of Pharma, Adani Ports, Axis smallcap gauge climbed 0.15 according to exchange data. Accordingly, the DCs are requested to last fiscal. These zones are enclosures that oversubscribed by around four times
23,868.80. Intra-day, it surged Bank, NTPC and Bajaj Finance per cent while midcap index The BSE benchmark jumped consider such requests from are treated as foreign territories for trade against the base issue size of Rs 5,000
168.6 points or 0.71 per cent to were the biggest gainers. declined 0.29 per cent. 712.44 points or 0.92 per cent developers/co-developers" under the and customs duties, with restrictions on crore, SBI said in a regulatory filing.
hit the fresh lifetime high of Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Among the indices, to settle at 78,053.52 on power guidelines issued on February 16, duty-free sales outside these zones in the The total number of bids received was
23,889.90. Steel, Tech Mahindra and JSW telecommunication jumped Tuesday. 2016 by the department, the domestic market. 143, indicating wider participation with
heterogeneity of bids, it said. The
investors were across provident funds,
pension funds, insurance companies,
Juniper Green Energy secures renewable PPAs in Gujarat, Rajasthan mutual funds, corporates etc, it said.
The proceeds of bonds will be utilized in
enhancing long-term resources for
■   56,539 households in Gujarat. thinking approach and funding infrastructure and affordable
The company has signed another commitment to harnessing the housing segments, it said.
uniper Green Energy on PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) synergy of wind and solar energy. “Based on the response, the bank has
Jseparate
Wednesday said it has signed two
power purchase
with the Solar Energy Corporation
of India (SECI) under hybrid
These initiatives not only leverage
the strengths of both wind and
decided to accept Rs 10,000 crore at a
coupon rate of 7.36 per cent payable
agreements for renewable energy tranche VII for the development of solar energy but also reinforce our annually. This represents a spread of 21
projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan. a 150 MW wind-solar hybrid commitment to delivering green bps over the corresponding FBIL G-Sec
It has secured an agreement with power project in Gujarat and energy solutions that are both par curve,” it said.
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited Rajasthan. reliable and environmentally With the current issuance, the total
(GUVNL) under wind phase VI The project is aimed to generate responsible.” outstanding long-term bonds issued by
for a standalone 90 MW wind about 477 MU of electricity Juniper Green Energy is an the Bank is at Rs 49,718 crore.
project in Gujarat, the company annually, offsetting 445,796 tonne independent renewable energy This issuance is also very significant as

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The project is expected to generate
nearly 293 million units (MUs) of
of Co2 emissions each year and
support the electrification of
around 95,079 households.
power producer and operator of
solar, wind and hybrid power
projects with significant
the Bank has been successful in raising
long-duration bonds successively.
SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara said that

&5" electricity annually, offsetting

approximately 2,66,002 tonne of
Co2 emissions. The electricity
Naresh Mansukhani, CEO, Juniper
Green Energy, said, “Partnering
with SECI and GUVNL on these
experience in conceptualising,
building, and
renewable energy assets.
developing
this issuance will help in developing a
long-term bond curve and encourage
other banks to issue bonds of longer

- generated is estimated to electrify projects embodies our forward- tenor.

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for hotels across all shifting to different slabs concept, Pekoske said it rais- issues like safety, we need to that model, and accidents are
categories and convention in the same hotel creates he US transport security es global aviation security share ideas and share innova- now extremely rare, and they
centres built at a project
cost of Rs 10 crore and
compliance issues and
confusion among the
T body has sought a unique
“one-stop agreement” with
standards.
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tions, especially in how to
safely incorporate some of
are simply unacceptable as an
outcome,” Whitaker said.
above to give a fillip to public. India to end the rescreening States are more secure. If these new technologies into “Our challenge is to bring
budget segment in the “Although there is no of passengers, asserting that there’s a reverse agreement our airspace,” he said. safety to the next level, and
hotel industry. evasion and avoidance of the “really powerful” concept between the United States Noting that the two countries that means we need to proac-
In its pre-budget tax, but the said confusion will raise global aviation and India where US screening have different systems that tively analyse data and find
recommendation, the has become a bone of security standards. satisfies Indian requirements, will take different approach- those risks of failure and mit-
Federation of Hotel and contention for the hotels Addressing the India US that means that flights to es to solving challenges, he igate those risks before they
Restaurant Associations of across the country due to Aviation Summit here on India would also be more said, “We can and should happen,” he said.
India (FHRAI) also sought notices and demands from Tuesday, David Pekoske, secure. It does require the reg- work together to share best Asserting that all the job cat-
GST rationalisation the GST department,” Administrator of the US ular exchange of informa- practices and learn from one egories in the aviation sector
proposing a 12 per cent FHRAI said. Transportation S ecurity tion,” he said. another.” are highly sought after, he said
GST rate across all hotels. Shetty said, “We are Administration (USTSA) said “It requires improvements to “We all have an interest in that “for regulators, it means
“Granting infrastructure confident in the ministry’s that the one-stop security security processes to maintain a sharing of sensitive securi- summit, US Federal Aviation increasing safety within our new questions about how we
status to hotels and commitment to concept is “very reachable” the agreement. It yields a ty information -- which is crit- Administrator Michael respective countries, but we oversee those operations”.
convention centres across implementing GST between the countries. reduction in security costs ical to a growing partnership Whitaker said that India and must work together to “We have to find a safe yet
all cities is crucial for rationalisation for the “I think very tangible and very through better allocation of -- there is a need to have a the United States need to increase the level of safety in nimble way to regulate these
attracting investments and hospitality sector.” reachable between India and resources, reduces flight con- memorandum of agreement work together on issues like the global aviation system,” he new entrants who are operat-
accelerating growth in the The federation said in its the United States is one-stop nection times and missed which covers the aspects of aviation safety. added. ing at the speed of a startup
hospitality sector,” FHRAI p r e - b u d g e t security,” he said. connections, and improves that sharing arrangement. Asserting that safety is a team “This means sharing data. while we are operating at the
President Pradeep Shetty recommendations, it “It’s a concept that expedites the passenger experience,” he He noted that both the TSA sport, he said that sharing data Sharing information allows speed of government, he said.
said in a statement. highlighted the the flow of passengers and said. and India’s transportation between the two countries us to better identify and mit- He added that there is a need
FHRAI said one of the key significance of efforts baggage to their destinations Pekoske said the two countries security posture were born of can allow better identification igate risks before those risks to figure out how to close the
requests put forward by under the ‘Incredible by eliminating the duplication should consider signing a cruel tragedy. and mitigation of risks in the become accidents and even gap, identify these risks and
the hospitality federation India’ campaign and of security controls at transfer memorandum of agreement For India, it was the bombing sector. before they become failures to leverage technology to incor-
to the Finance Ministry recommended the points,” Pekoske said. to share sensitive security of Air India ‘Kanishka’ Flight “Our (US and India’s) nation- the safety layers in our sys- porate them safely into the air-
was to “grant enhancement of the He said in the case of a one- information. 182 in 1985, while for the al systems of aviation are tem,” he added. space.
infrastructure status for budget for tourism stop agreement, passengers “We have a category of classi- TSA, it was the 9-11 attacks in inextricably linked into a sin- “When I started in aviation, “In the US, we’ve seen the
hotels across all categories branding and also who reach an airport in fication of information that is 2001. gle global network,” he said, accidents were unfortunately public perception of safety
and convention centres requested specific another country and have a not classified in the true sense “These tragic events were par- adding that the two counties not uncommon. They were and risk in the system evolve
built at a project cost of Rs measures to promote connecting domestic flight of classified material, but it is adigm shifts in how we both have adjoining air spaces, almost annual events, and over time. As more people
10 crore and above to give MICE (Meetings, would not need to be sensitive enough that it needs thought about transportation integrated supply chains, and safety regulators learned from have access to aviation, the
fillip to the budget Incentives, Conferences, rescreened and their checked additional protections,” he security that continues today,” international services that those accidents and made the expectation grows that the
segment in the hotel and Exhibitions) tourism bags would go from aircraft to said. he said. connect their economies and system safer,” he said. system will be completely
industry.” in the country. aircraft. He said that whenever there is Meanwhile, addressing the people. “For the past couple of safe,” he asserted.

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key projects --Jonnagiri Gold LGBTQIA+ individuals, a workplace where every has emerged the lowest The highly competitive
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Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan. company official said. sexual orientation or gender Procurement, and participation from
The investment commitment It is one of the first companies identity, feels valued, Construction (EPC) contract prominent industry leaders
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projects viz., Jonnagiri Gold pittable gold deposits in the individuals have been potential of diversity, equity “However, we made a detailed cooperative. The company milestone in India's journey Director, MEIL.
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Gold Project, Kyrgyzstan,” the Dharwar Craton. various locations, including a tremendous organisational without any difficulty. To infrastructure, including nuclear energy. commitment to excellence
filing said. These deposits are in Hutti manufacturing, operations focus on it,” the official said. date, we have not received any separate toilets for us.” The project marks a ground and innovation has been
DGML, the first and only and Dharwar - Shimoga belts. and maintenance, mining, “In line with this, we renewed complaint from either side of Another trans-female breaking moment with the recognised through this
gold exploration company Since 2021, as part of and services. These our commitment and the employees since the first employee from Noamundi introduction of the Quality landmark achievement. The
listed on BSE, has a expansion and employees are stationed in refocused our approach to batch of transgender lamented that her parents cum Cost-Based Selection company is excited to
significant stake of 40 per diversification, DGML has Noamundi, West Bokaro, DE&I in 2015 by setting up individuals was inducted never used to care about (QCBS) methodology. contribute to India's self-
cent in Geomysore Services initiated merger and Kolkata, Kharagpur, MOSAIC - a platform for following proper training in whether she ate or came This rigorous process reliance in clean energy
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-- and long jumper Shaili Singh
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Neeraj Chopra
notwithstanding, there will be
National record
Manikanta Hoblidhar is also
holder

set to be back in action after

no lack of star power as the missing the Federation Cup
country's remaining top track and his 100m dash duel with
and field athletes vie for Paris Kujur, Amlan Borgohain and
Olympics berths during the Gurindervir Singh for the tag
National
Championships
here Thursday.
Inter-State
beginning
of the country's fastest man
will be interesting to watch
though none of them are likely
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as the final qualifying event for
the upcoming Paris Games
to make it to Paris.
Federation Cup 200m gold
medallist Kujur will also be up
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begin on August
Incidentally, the final day of
1.
against national record holder
Borgohain in another duel.
Almost all the members of the
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June 30 -- also coincides with 4x400m relay teams that had midfield will have Pal,
the Olympics qualifying booked Paris berths will armanpreet Singh was on Shamsher Singh, Manpreet
window deadline.
Chopra will skip the
feature in the individual
quarter-mile events.
H Wednesday named
captain and Hardik Singh his
Singh, Hardik Singh, and
Vivek Sagar Prasad.
championships as there is only National record holder 20km deputy as Hockey India Abhishek, Sukhjeet, Lalit
a few days gap before the Paris race walker Akshdeep Singh, announced a 16-member Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep
Diamond League on July 7, in who has also breached the squad for next month's Paris Singh and Gurjant Singh will
which he is set to compete. He Paris Games qualifying mark, Olympics, featuring five be among India's forwards.
competed in the Federation is missing from the entry list. Games debutants and a Defender Jugraj Singh is
Cup in Bhubaneswar last AFI rules state that all the In the absence of Chopra, the Other athletes who can book entered their names. Women's 20km race walk handful of seniors from the India's third alternative player
month, winning a gold. athletes will have to participate likes of Avinash Sable (men's Paris ticket through world Toor, an Asian record holder national record holder previous edition. apart from Pathak and
Last month, Athletics in the National Inter-State 3000m steeplechase), Kishore ranking quota like Jyothi till a few days back, told PTI on Priyanka Goswami, who has India, who won a bronze Nilkanta.
Federation of India (AFI) Championships if they have to Jena (men's javelin throw), Yarraji (women's 100m Tuesday that he is dealing with also qualified for Paris medal in the Tokyo Olympics Head coach Craig Fulton was
president Adille Sumariwalla get selected for major multi- Ram Baboo (men's 20km race hurdles), Annu Rani (women's a slight ankle pain and his Olympics, is not in the list. 2020, are placed in Pool B quoted as saying, "The
had made it clear that except sport events like the Olympics, walk) and Parul Chaudhary javelin throw), DP Manu doctor told him not to throw The opening day will see just alongside defending selection process for the Paris
for Chopra, it will be Asian Games or the (women's 3000m steeplechase) (men's javelin throw), for three-four weeks. But his three finals -- women's champions Belgium, Olympics' squad was
mandatory for all the other Commonwealth Games, -- all of whom have booked Tajinderpal Singh Toor (men's name figured in Wednesday's hammer throw, men's and Australia, Argentina, New incredibly competitive due to
athletes to participate in the unless the federation gives Paris Games berths by shot put), Jeswin Aldrin (men's updated entry list of the AFI. women's 500m races. Zealand and Ireland. the depth of talent within our
National Inter-State exemption on the request of breaching the qualifying long jump), Praveen Chitravel Some of rising stars like A few athletes from Sri Lanka Teams finishing in the top four ranks, however, I am
Championships to get selected particular athletes or their standards -- will headline the and Abdulla Aboobacker (both sprinter Animesh Kujur, 110m and Maldives are also taking in the pool's points table will confident that every player
for the Paris Olympics. coaches. championships. men's triple jump) have also hurdler Tejas Shirse -- who part in the championships.g advance to the quarter-finals. chosen will bring their best to
The Indian players are Paris."
currently busy preparing for "Each player selected has

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camp at the SAI Centre in
Bengaluru.
The venerable goalkeeper PR
demonstrated exceptional
skill, dedication, and resilience
throughout our rigorous
preparation phase."
  4 }4 ( ~ way." such a big heart and mental strength. Sreejesh and midfielder Fulton continued, "Our focus
England haven't been fun to watch at That's why I'm very proud of my Manpreet Singh are set for has been on building a
op of the group, unbeaten and on these Euros with a 1-0 win against team," coach Matjaz Kek said. "This is their fourth Olympic cohesive team that can adapt
T the favorable side of the draw for
the knockout phase of Euro 2024. It's
Serbia, their only victory in Group C.
That was followed by a 1-1 draw with
only the beginning for a new and
beautiful era for Slovenian football."
appearance while skipper
Harmanpreet is bracing up for
to different playing styles and
situations, and I believe we
a case of job done for England at this Denmark and the scoreless draw with While it was a proud night for his third Games. have achieved that."
stage of the tournament. Slovenia. Slovenians, it was another The five players who will make "As we head to Paris, our goal
Try telling that to the fans who jeered Three games, two goals and a whole performance that highlighted their Olympics debut for India is clear - to play with heart,
loudly and threw beer cups as the lot of underwhelmed fans. England's attacking issues, with in Paris are Jarmanpreet skill, and determination. We
final whistle blew on a 0-0 draw with The performance against Denmark substitute Cole Palmer coming Singh, Sanjay, Raj Kumar Pal, are prepared to face the
Slovenia at Cologne Stadium. was apparently so uninspired that closest to scoring a winner in Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh. world's best teams and strive
Criticism of England's performances former captain and now BBC stoppage time. Since their historic show in for the highest podium. This
in Germany has been fierce. presenter Gary Lineker used an "You can't go into every game with Tokyo, where the team won an squad is ready to seize the
"I've not seen any team qualify and expletive to describe it. And despite such pressure and score four goals. Olympic medal after a gap of opportunity and bring glory to
receive similar," manager Gareth claiming he was "oblivious" to Football doesn't work like that," 41 years, Indian defenders India," he added.
Southgate said. Lineker's stinging critique, it Southgate said. "It is important to win Rupinderpal Singh and India will begin their
Southgate believes he and his contributed to the "unusual the group to control your own Birendra Lakra have retired campaign against New
England team could be paying the environment" Southgate said he was destiny." whereas Surender Kumar has Zealand on July 27 followed by
price for its success under his working in at this tournament. A masked Kylian Mbappe scored his been out of favour. a clash against Argentina on
leadership. Safe passage through to The atmosphere was hardly helped by first goal of the Euros, but France Nilkanta Sharma, who was July 29. India will then take on
the round of 16 maintains his plastic beer cups being thrown on the drew 1-1 with Poland to finish part of the main squad in Ireland on July 30, Belgium on
personal record of advancing from field as Southgate and his players semifinals of the World Cup in 2018 teams in the next round after runner-up in Group D behind Tokyo has been kept among August 1 and face Australia on
the group stage of every major went to applaud England supporters and the final of the last Euros. But his advancing as group winner. Austria, which beat the Netherlands the alternative players but August 2.
tournament he's taken charge of, after the match. team will likely need a sharp upturn "That was the aim before the start of 3-2. Dilpreet Singh missed out. India have a total of 12
dating back to the World Cup in 2018. "I'm not going to back down from in form if it is to live up to its pre- the tournament. Come top of the Mbappe wore a protective mask after Goalkeeper Krishan Pathak Olympic medals, including
"I think probably expectation (is going over and thanking the fans who tournament billing as one of the group and control our destiny," breaking his nose in France's opening will continue to be an alternate eight gold, one silver and three
different). We've made England over were brilliant during the game," he favorites for the European title. captain Harry Kane said. game against Austria and scored from player in second successive bronze.
the last six or seven years fun again. I said. "They might feel differently Still, England has at least ended up on The result also meant Slovenia the penalty spot. But Robert Olympics. Pool A comprises the
think it has been enjoyable for the towards me. But for me, we only will the opposite side of the draw to Spain, reached the round of 16 for the first Lewandowski's twice-taken spot kick The defence includes Netherlands, Germany, Great
players," Southgate said. "We've got to succeed if we are together." France, Germany and Portugal and time and Croatia was eliminated. gave already eliminated Poland its Harmanpreet Singh, Britain, Spain, South Africa,
be very, very careful that it stays that Southgate led England to the will play one of the best third-place "We are such a small country, with first point of the tournament. Jarmanpreet, Amit Rohidas, and host nation France.

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with plans to make the exhibits
more accessible online to those   0#(# (>(}0 ~ Claudio Bravo, where another Messi pass in the 62nd
who can't make the trip to this Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso was parried off the crossbar by
well-heeled home of mansions fter nearly 90 minutes of and Chile's Nicolás Fernández Bravo.
and marinas on Narragansett
Bay.
A total domination, Lionel
Messi and defending
were wrestling. Lo Celso
kicked the ball off Bravo and it
Argentina outshot Chile 17-0
before Rodrigo Echeverría's
The Hall will close during the champion Argentina advanced rebounded to Chile's Igor 72nd-minute effort following a
renovation, which is scheduled to the Copa America Lichnovsky, who tried to poke turnover was saved by
to begin in November and end quarterfinals after the ball it wide. Emiliano Martínez, who
by next May. ricocheted in front of the net Lautaro Martínez, who blocked the ball while falling
Players are eligible for Hall of during a frantic scramble that entered in the 73rd, calmly after it deflected off Alexis
Fame induction five years after led to the breakthrough. one-timed that rebound into Mac Allister. The goalkeeper
they were last a "significant fac- Lautaro Martínez scored off the roof of the net on then used his right hand to bat
tor" on the ATP or WTA tours. the last in a series of rebounds Argentina's 21st shot. Players another Echeverría shot in the
Federer retired in 2021 and in the 88th minute, lifting the stood and waited for three 76th that deflected off a toe of
  3(# to be a Hall of Famer." Williams a year later, meaning Albiceleste over Chile 1-0 on minutes while the goal, defender Cristian Romero.
The gallery of inductees will they will be eligible for induction Tuesday night and into the Martínez's 26th for the "I always have to save one or
he International Tennis Hall move from the beginning of the in 2026 and '27. quarterfinals with a game to national team, was confirmed Florida, on Saturday, when Chile didn't take its first two every match. And I'm
T of Fame is getting all dolled
up for some extra special visitors.
exhibits to the end of the mean-
dering tour through the 19th
"The golden era of tennis is per-
haps retiring, but it's upon us,"
spare.
"The ball ended up right at me
in a video review.
"We deserved the win. It was
Canada meets Chile in
Orlando, Florida.
attempt until the 72nd minute.
Messi came the closest to
lucky to keep doing it,"
Martínez said.
The Newport shrine on Tuesday Century building that surrounds Hall vice president Julianna and I was able to convert it," not an easy match," Argentina Playing a day after his 37th scoring before Martínez with a On the 46th anniversary of
unveiled plans for a $3 million the only grass courts in the Barbieri said. "Roger Federer, said Martínez, who scored the coach Lionel Scaloni said. "We birthday, Messi frequently 30-yard shot that glanced off Argentina's first World Cup
renovation that will double the United States regularly available Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, second goal in last week's managed to win at the flaunted his talent to spin the post to Bravo's left in the title, the teams returned to the
museum's exhibit space and to the public. A new retail store Andy Murray and Venus opening 2-0 win over Canada. moment least expected." around and slalom through 36th minute. Messi had stadium where Chile beat
redesign the plaque gallery in will be added at the end of the Williams are going to become Messi started the leadup to the Argentina leads Group A with defenders before an adoring received treatment on the Argentina on penalty kicks in
time for the enshrinement of all- exhibits. Hall of Famers, and it was time goal with a corner kick that six points, followed by Canada sellout crowd of 81,106 at thigh area of his right leg for the 2016 Copa America final.
time greats such as Roger Previously, because of the build- for us to take what was in the was sent sent toward goal with with three, and Chile and Peru MetLife Stadium, site of the nearly two minutes after That defeat prompted Messi to
Federer and Serena Williams. ing's layout, visitors would start current gallery and modernize a glancing header by defender with one each. The Albiceleste 2026 World Cup final. getting kicked by Gabriel announce his international
"When you think about this at the plaque gallery and walk that, modernize that to the pre- Lisandro Martínez. The ball finish the first round against Argentina dominated 22-3 in Suazo in the 24th. retirement only to reverse his
golden era of who's going to be through the exhibits, then need sent day, modernize that for the landed in front of goalkeeper Peru at Miami Gardens, shots and 11-0 in corner kicks. Nicolás González's shot from decision seven weeks later.
inducted coming up in the next to double back to get out. evolution of the sport and make
five to 10 years, (it's) perfect tim- "We want to be very respectful that fit more within who and
ing," Hall CEO Dan Faber said
in a news conference to
announce the plans.
of the fact that this is a historic
building, and we know that,"
said Mindy Ward, who also
what the game has evolved to
from 2008."
President Patrick McEnroe also
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upgrades will be a new display Nashville, Tennessee-based planning new events after the the first time since a 2-0 had been running down the They had failed to score in
for the inductees, replacing design firm Advent. "Part of our Hall of Fame Open lost its spot
plaques on the wall with a line-
up of markers, each including a
challenge - and one that we
embraced with gusto - was
on the ATP calendar after this
season. The tournament has
JPeruonathan David scored in the
74th minute as Canada beat
1-0 in the Copa America
victory over Colombia in the
2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup
final.
line on the non-shaded part
of the stadium.
Canada (1-1), in its first Copa
nine of its last 12 matches.
David scored after Cyle Larin
made a long outlet pass to
golden tennis racket that mirrors making sure that what we were been played for almost 50 years for their first victory over a David's goal, his 27th for America, rebounded from an Shaffelburg, who crossed.
the Hall's logo. A replica of the developing, while fresh and new in July in conjunction with the South American opponent in Canada, ended the national opening 2-0 loss to defending David took two touches and
racket will be given to the and modern, blended seam- induction ceremonies, but the 24 years. team's 391-minute scoreless champion Argentina, and beat goalkeeper Pedro Gallese
inductee as part of the enshrine- lessly with some of the historic date the week after Wimbledon Peru played a man short after streak. Twenty-six of his goals Peru began with a 0-0 draw from near the penalty spot,
ment ceremony. displays in the historic art and led many top players to skip the Miguel Araujo was given a have come in competitive against Chile. sending the ball in off the far
"It truly represents the prestige architecture that we didn't want tournament and rest. red card in the 59th minute matches. The Canadians close Group A post. David is two behind
that that honor is for those to just get rid of." The specifics will be announced for a studs-up tackle on Jacob The game was paused in first- on Saturday against Chile at Larin, Canada's career
inductees, for both players and It is the first major upgrade to next month. Shaffelburg, a call made after half stoppage time when an Orlando, Florida, the same scoring leader.
contributors," said Reese the Hall since 2015; the plaque "You know the phrase, Today is a video review. assistant referee running on day Peru (0-1-1) face Canada goalkeeper Maxime
Stevens, who helped design the gallery had not been updated the first day of the rest of your Canada got their first win in the non-shaded part of the Argentina at Miami Gardens, Crepeau made a diving save
new displays. "The golden-cast since 2008. About 30,000 visitors life?'" McEnroe said. "Next year four matches under Jesse stadium collapsed and needed Florida. The top two teams in second-half stoppage time,
rackets are going to be the new tour the Hall in person each year is the first year of the rest of our Marsch, the American hired medical attention. He got to advance to the quarterfinals. then punched away a free
manifestation of what it means - a number it hopes to double - life. as coach last month, and beat his feet briefly and was taken Peru reached the semifinals in kick.
      
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management will be hoping it
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Chris Jordan too will be sky
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approach,
would look to avoid the
India
the start of the competition.
Interestingly, no match has
been staged here since June 8
England, on the other hand,
have not had the smoothest of
campaigns. They stuttered into
"Obviously, when we left
England a few weeks ago, we
left to come and obviously try
knockout stage jitters plaguing when the West Indies breezed Super 8s where they lost to and defend the title. There's
them for over a decade when past Uganda in a day game, South Africa before turning been a few bumps in the road
they take on defending giving the curators extra time things around. along the way, but I think you
champions England in the to prepare a suitable pitch for Skipper Buttler was back kind of described them as
semifinals of the T20 World the high-profile game. among the runs against USA in good bumps because they've
Cup here on Thursday. India were clinical in the Super England's final Super 8 game really narrowed down our
The last time these two teams 8 stage but the extreme and considering the familiarity focus and really made our
met at this stage, it turned out pressure of a semi-final tends with the Indian attack, he is direction really clear," said
to be a no contest as England to produce unforced errors. well-placed to come up with a Jordan after the win over USA.
outplayed an outdated India in At the top of the order, India game-changing knock. There is also a likelihood of
the 2022 edition's semifinal. will be hoping for runs from His opening partner Phil Salt rain impacting the game with
However, India have finally the bat of Virat Kohli, who has can take the game away from chances of showers in the lead
been able to shed their had an underwhelming opposition very quickly and up to the semi-final and also
conservative approach at the tournament by his high India will need to dismiss him on match day.
top of the order since that 10- standards. in the powerplay.
wicket hammering in Adelaide On the contrary, his opening More runs are expected from SQUADS:
and have become the team to partner and skipper Rohit has Bairstow and Moeen Ali, India: Rohit Sharma (c),
beat in this competition. set the benchmark for other whose off-spin could be useful Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi
On paper, Rohit Sharma and batters when it comes to against India's left-handers. Jaiswal, Virat Kohli,
his men look the stronger fearless cricket. Liam Livingstone, who bowls Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh
bunch for the conditions His blazing 41-ball 92 against both leg and off spin, too can Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam
expected at the Providence Australia is the sort of knock bowl his full quota of overs like Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar
Stadium and look primed for that won't be easily forgotten he did against USA the other Patel, Kuldeep Yadav,
revenge. for some time to come. night. Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep
The spinners have enjoyed For both Rohit and Kohli, it is Rashid's four overs can also Singh, Jasprit Bumrah,
bowling here since the opening probably their last shot at prove decisive in the all- Mohammed Siraj.
game and the likes of India's winning the T20 world title in important fixture. England: Jos Buttler (c),
Kuldeep Yadav and England's India colours and the two In his first high-profile event Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer,
Adil Rashid would be itching would be desperate to leave a against Australia. unchanged into the game even Bairstow. team's trump card in Super 8s. since returning from injury, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry
to flaunt their skills in the mark. Shivam Dube has not batted as though they have Yuzvendra Chahal is yet to get a game in Jasprit Bumrah is in a league of pacer Jofra Archer has done Brook, Sam Curran, Ben
knock-out fixture. Rohit has already made it clear per expectations in the middle- Chahal in the squad who can this competition and it is set to his own and England will need well in the seven games so far Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will
Spinners are not the only ones that he intends to go ballistic in order and it will be interesting come in handy against remain that way with India to do something special to and would be backing himself Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam
who will come into play, the the powerplays without a care to see how he fares against wily England's right-handers expected to continue the trio of score off him. to trouble Rohit and Kohli with Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil
pacers too have got success at for personal milestones, which leg-spinner Rashid. including Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel Hardik Pandya's all-round the new ball. Salt, Reece Topley, Mark
the venue with Afghanistan was evident in the game India are likely to go Harry Brook and Jonny and Kuldeep, who was the show has helped India Having taken a hat-trick in the Wood.

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T ournament story-makers Afghanistan

will be up against perennial dark hors-
A funny side of Afghanistan all-rounder
Gulbadin Naib's theatrical complaining of
obviously a pretty amazing game, wasn't it?
A lot of twists and turns.
es South Africa in the first semifinal of the cramps in a T20 World Cup match against "Obviously, you want to keep playing this
T20 World Cup here, a much-anticipated Bangladesh, terming it as "one of the fun- tournament and that was our only way of
showdown that will be historic irrespective niest things" he has ever seen on a cricket doing it. But there's also the element that it
of the outcome. field. was completely out of our control and we
Without belittling the poised run of the Naib, who was fielding in the slip, fell on his only had ourselves to blame for that," said
Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revela- back while clutching his thighs during the Marsh. The all-rounder said the team was
tion of this ICC showpiece. 12th over, just after coach Jonathan Trott sig- dejected after the fall of the final Bangladesh
They found life and fighting spirit to rise nalled to slow down the proceedings as rain However, Naib later bowled two overs and wicket.
above the ravages of war back in their coun- was imminent with Afghanistan ahead in participated with vigour in Afghanistan's vic- Pacer Naveen-ul-Haq trapped Mustafizur
try, best exemplified by an astounding win the proceedings in the must-win Super tory celebrations without showing any hint Rahman in front of the wicket to signal a
over 2021 winners Australia, whom they had Eights game. of 'cramps.' famous win for the Afghans.
never beaten before. "I was almost in tears laughing and at the The ICC's playing conditions stipulate that "We were all flat (when the final wicket fell).
There were multiple heroes -- skipper end of the day it had no bearing on the game. a player can get up to two-match ban for We were desperate to continue on in the
Rashid Khan has been immense through- So, we can laugh about it now - but, gee, it "deliberate or repetitive" time wasting tac- tournament. But fair play to Afghanistan -
out, pacers Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen- was funny. It was outstanding," Marsh told tics, but that Naib might just escape with a they beat us and they beat Bangladesh and
ul-Haq have given early breakthroughs, cricket.Com.Au. first and final warning by the match refer- they deserve to be in the semifinals," added
Gulbadin Naib conjured a miraculous spell Bangladesh were chasing 115 for a win then, ee. Marsh. Afghanistan will face South Africa
against the Aussies while Mohammad Nabi In the past, the Proteas have assembled some ting into that," said Maharaj. and fell behind the DLS par score of 83 at With the win, Afghanistan knocked in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup
remained perseverant. high-velocity squads but never managed to His words offer a true reflection of the col- the end of the 12th over at 81 for seven. Australia out of the T20 World Cup, and at Trinidad on Thursday.
Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz leads the bat- enter the title round of a T20 or 50-over lective effort South Africa have made here.
ting chart with 281 runs, while Farooqi is World Cup after their re-admission into There is only one South African player in
on top of the bowling list with 16 scalps.
It is a story in itself as how two Afghanistan
players have raced past some marquee
names to the top of the stats table.
world cricket in 1991.
To change that long-running show of mis-
fortune, South Africa need to tame not just
Afghanistan but also the demons in their
top-10 batters' list. Quinton de Kock is
placed sixth with 199 runs from seven
matches, while none of their bowlers feature
inside the first 10.
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But all of it can come to nothing if they fal-
ter at the Brian Lara Academy, a venue
named after the West Indian legend who has
own minds.
The signs have so far have given hope.
In this event, they have shown a propensi-
But here they are, playing in the semifinal
and they will have to negate those small, key
moments against Afghanistan, perhaps in
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supported Afghanistan to the hilt. ty to win the clutch moments, their Achilles the next match too.    said on Star Sports Press favoured the bowlers in the
The Afghans are a skilled set of cricketers, Heel in previous global tournaments, that For once, South Africa might not feel over- Room. past by slowing down as the
on whose back the team rose brilliantly from often prop up without any warning. whelmed by that thought. ngland will have to come Jasprit Bumrah has been in game goes on.
the low-tier obscurity of the early 2000s.
So, they are not unfamiliar to intense com-
But here, they have notched up victories as
close as one-run (vs Nepal), four-run (vs
If Afghanistan too can keep their heartbeats
in check, a classic for the ages seems well on
E up with an extraordinary
performance to beat an an in-
sensational form with teams
including the likes of former
Spinners have dominated at
this venue, and the pacers get
petition and T20, more than any other for- Bangladesh) and three wickets (vs West the cards. form India in the T20 World champions Australia and some help early on but teams
mat, offers them the chance to challenge the Indies). South Africa of old could have bun- SQUADS: Cup semifinal, according to Pakistan struggling to score have reached scores of 170-180
big brothers. gled in those situations, but Aiden Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (c), former all-rounder Paul against him. Collingwood in the ongoing World Cup.
But they have never competed in the semi- Markram's side has displayed remarkable Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Collingwood, who feels that reckons the pacer's four overs "The match-up will be
final of a World Cup, and the Afghans now fortitude. They seem to have escaped the Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, the 'Men in Blue' are unlikely would decide the complexion magnificent, with both sides
need to control their nerves to overcome a hackneyed C-Word. Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, to lose the grudge match of the game. adopting an ultra-aggressive
fancied opponent. Experienced left-arm spinner Keshav Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Nangyal against the defending "India, with their well-rounded approach. The surface in
Head coach Jonathan Trott affirmed his side Maharaj explained his team's run in this Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, champions. squad, stands out particularly Guyana will be crucial. On a
was not perturbed by the big occasion. World Cup. Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed India and England are set to for Jasprit Bumrah's current flat pitch, England has the
"We go into the semifinal with no scarring "If you look at previous World Cups, the Ahmad Malik. Reserves: Sediq Atal, clash on Thursday in a repeat form. He's fit, accurate, fast, upper hand with their ability to
or no history. This is uncharted territory for small moments, we haven't really won. It's Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi. of the 2022 last four stage and highly skilled. No team situations and on difficult overpower teams. However, a
us. But, by no means, do we feel like we're good to see that all the games have come South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel match in Adelaide which Jos seems to have an answer for pitches in America. slow, turning pitch would
going into the semifinal just to compete. really close and we've found a way, so it's Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Buttler and his men won by 10 him, "Their batters, like Rohit favour India."
"We're there to win the semifinal. We've beat- building the character within the team. Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, wickets. "In a 120-ball game, having Sharma who played a Collingwood feels India have
en some major teams," Trott said after the "It prepares us for certain opportunities that Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav "Honestly, I can't see India someone like Bumrah with his magnificent innings against moved on from their
win over Bangladesh. we could get and cross over the line in those Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, losing this time. England will pace for 24 balls makes a huge Australia, seem to be back in conservative approach, which
South Africa's scars also run deep but they small moments. These are things that we've Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz need something extraordinary difference. India has looked form," he added. led to their downfall at the
are purely of cricketing nature. never done before. So, it's good to see us get- Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs. to beat them," Collingwood confident even in tough The pitch in Guyana has 2022 edition.

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Africa dreams of the time when a game tomorrow." like to think that." had the opportunity to watch games
sserting that their best is yet to trophy gets lifted. No doubt that will Right from the 1992 World Cup, He lavished praise on Afghanistan's of cricket as near as last night and
A come, South Africa coach Rob
Walter said the team is not bogged
happen. Whether it's going to be
this week, that remains to be seen.
their first since readmission into
international cricket after the
incredible run to the semifinals, the
war-ravaged nation's first in a
then also in the different leagues
that the guys have played and
down by near misses of the past and "We're just going to try and play the apartheid ban, South Africa have World Cup. played together. So, we're
will "take confidence" from its best game of cricket that we can. either chocked in those big "We're seeing Afghanistan in a T20 comfortable with our knowledge in
performance in crunch moments And we still haven't played our best semifinals of ICC tournaments or semifinal. It's awesome for the game it." Walter is wary of the threats
on way to the ongoing T20 World game yet," Walter told reporters. luck deserted them. of cricket. I love the way they play Afghanistan could pose in the
Cup semifinals. South Africa's success in prevailing Needless to say, the subject was the game and the way they support semifinal.
In the first semifinal of the in tricky situations, their Achilles broached during the interaction. it." How well does he know the "I think you, yeah, you would have
tournament here on Thursday, Heel in the past, bodes well for the "Look, I said, the near misses in the Afghanistan team? seen it all in the last two days. I
perennial dark horses South Africa side chasing a maiden World Cup past, they belong to the people who Walter said, it's not difficult to study think they are a well-rounded team.
will take on an Afghanistan team title triumph. missed them. To be honest, this teams in modern cricket, with Gone are the days where there is an
that has caused a flutter with its "From the closeness point of view, team is a different team. We own plenty of technology at its disposal. area of the team that is not strong.
heroics in the tournament, the yeah, we've managed to get over the whatever is ours to own. And so, "Look, I mean, a number of their They wouldn't be in a semi-final if
highlight of which has been the line in quite a number of close our nearest reflection point is this players play in a number of the that was the case.
sensational win over heavyweights games in the lead up to the tournament where we've managed leagues around the world. In this "You're talking about some world-
Australia. semifinal, which for a team has to get over the line. So that's what day and age, there's not too many class spinners. Everyone knows
In the press-match press been great for us. we think about." players where there's no footage or about the world-class spinners led
conference, Walter was asked if this "We've potentially missed out on a Walter made no effort to play down people trying to downplay the factor. no information about. by Rashid Khan. I mean, he's a top-
could be South Africa's time after few of those moments in the past, the pressure and excitement of occasion. Certainly, we don't do "I don't think you can win a cricket "So, from an Afghanistan player class T20 spinner anywhere in the
having battled their way past tricky and this time around we managed playing in a World Cup semifinal. that. It is a semifinal of a World Cup, game because of luck. I think point of view, we do have that sort world. So, we know about that. But
opponents in testing conditions to get over the line. So, we certainly "It's never just another game. I think and we appreciate that and we're potentially a few things can go your of information. We've also got an as I said, it's not a one-man show
over the last few weeks. take confidence out of that. that sort of rhetoric around looking forward to it." way but there's a few things that entire World Cup, which they've anymore. That's for sure," Walter
"Definitely it's always great to dream "We still want to play our best semifinals is always untrue, or Instead, he played down the luck might not. So, skill will always also played seven games in. said.

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