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PM Modi to launch ISKCON members England chase down
Bima Sakhi Yojana stopped from 104 runs to beat black
in Haryana crossing to India caps in 1st Test

Fadnavis set to be
CURRENCY WAR
Kejriwal
rules out Trump warns 100%
named Maha CM today
alliance for
Delhi polls tariffs on BRICS
TDG Network Agencies
FOREWARNING
BJP legislature party meeting likely on December 2 or 3 New Delhi Washington DC

Idea of BRICS countries that they will

Ahead of the Delhi assem- President-elect Donald
TDG Network/agencies bly elections scheduled to Trump on Saturday threat- trying to move neither create a new
Mumbai Amid speculation that be held in the early months ened the BRICS nations, away from dol- BRICS currency, nor
his son Shrikant Shinde of 2025, Aam Aadmi Party including India, with 100 lar while the US stood by back any other currency

A
mid the suspense might get the deputy CM’s (AAP) National Convenor per cent tariffs and called and watched was “over” to replace the mighty US
over the chief min- post and Shiv Sena is keen Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday for a clear commitment dollar or, they will face
isterial face in Ma- on the Home portfolio, said that there will be no al- from these countries to re-
harashtra continues, Shiv Eknath Shinde said the liance in the national capital. frain from creating a new
We require a com- 100 per cent tariffs.
Sena chief Eknath Shinde, Mahayuti allies- BJP, NCP, “There will be no alliance currency or supporting mitment from these — DONALD TRUMP
who is also the caretaker and Shiv Sena- will decide in Delhi (for assembly elec- any other currency to re-

Kash Patel named

chief minister, said the BJP the government formation tions),” Kejriwal said while place the US dollar.
will decide on the state’s through consensus after sit- addressing a press confer- Taking to the social me-
new CM and asserted there ting together. ence. dia platform Truth Social,
were no difference between
Mahayuti partners on gov-
Talking to reporters at his
native Dare village in Satara
Kejriwal, former Delhi Chief
Minister, further attacked
Trump stated that the idea
of BRICS nations trying to
next FBI director
ernment formation. district, where he was recu- Union Home Minister Amit move away from the dollar washington: US Pres-
Meanwhile, reports quot- perating from a sore throat, Shah over the recent attack while the US stood by and ident-elect Donald Trump
ing a senior BJP leader said Shinde said talks were un- on him during his ‘padyatra’. watched was “over.” on Saturday (local time)
the name of Devendra Fad- Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde addresses a derway on government for- He said that a liquid was He further warned that nominated the name of
press conference, in Satara on Sunday. ANI
navis has been finalised as mation and all decisions will thrown at him which could any country attempting Kashyap “Kash” Patel to
the new chief minister of be taken through a consen- have been harmful. to replace the USD would serve as the next Director
Maharashtra who will be
elected as the legislature
Delay in govt formation sus by the three Mahayuti
allies - Shiv Sena, BJP and
“I had the expectation that
Amit Shah would take some
also lose access to the US
market, adding that such
of the Federal Bureau of In-
vestigation (FBI).
party leader in a meeting to
be held either on December
‘insult’ to Maha: Aaditya NCP.
Addressing mediapersons
action after I raised the issue
(of law and order). However,
countries would need to
find “another sucker” if
In a post on the social me-
dia platform Truth Social,
2 or 3. MUMBAI: Shiv Sena in his native village, Shinde I was being attacked during they pursued such actions. Trump announced Patel’s
Earlier in the day, outgo- (UBT) leader Aaditya said the Mahayuti alliance’s my padyatra. Liquid was “The idea that the BRICS nomination, highlighting his distinguished career in
ing Chief Minister Eknath Thackeray on Sunday chief minister candidate will thrown at me, it was harm- Countries are trying to various government roles.
Shinde said he would sup- claimed the Mahayuti’s be decided tomorrow (Mon- less, but it could have been move away from the ­Dollar DETAILS P12
port the BJP’s decision to inability to decide on day) and reiterated that he P3 P3
pick the new chief minister. a chief minister and has already given his “un-
“The name of Devendra
Fadnavis has been finalised
as the new chief minister of
form government more
than a week after the
announcement of as-
conditional support” to the
decision taken by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi,
7 Maoists gunned down in T’gana
Maharashtra. The meeting sembly poll results Union Home Minister Amit Agencies ly opened fire on our per-
to elect the new BJP legisla- was an “insult” to Ma- Shah and BJP President JP Mulugu (Telangana) sonnel. Despite repeated
ture party meeting will be harashtra. In a post on Nadda. appeals for their surrender,
held on either December 2 X, Thackeray also asked why President’s rule has not The Shiv Sena leader, who Seven Maoists were killed, they continued firing. In
or 3,” a news agency quoted yet been enforced in the state. headed to his native village and weapons were recov- self-defence, our team re-
a BJP leader as saying. P3 ered following an exchange turned fire for about half
of fire with police in Telan- an hour. After a search, we
Commercial
Judicial commission visits
gana’s Mulugu district, said found seven bodies and re-
a senior police official on covered several weapons,”
LPG Sunday. SP Shabarish stated.

Sambhal mosque
The incident occurred In September, six Maoists
Arms and ammunition recovered from Maoists during
cylinder around 6:15 am when 10-12
individuals in olive green an encounter in Bhadradri Kothagudem on Thursday.
(ANI Photo)
were killed in an encounter
with police in Telangana’s
Agencies
Sambhal (UP)
Allahabad HC judge
Kumar Singh, Deputy
Inspector General (DIG) price hiked uniforms opened fire on a
police team, said Mulugu return fire in self-defence, covered several weapons at
Bhadradri Kothagudem
district.
Devendra Kumar Muniraj G, Sambhal Dis-
TDG Network
SP Shabarish. SP Shabarish said. The ex- the site. Weapons recovered in
Amid tight security, mem- trict Magistrate Rajendra The encounter took place change lasted for approxi- “Early this morning, in the current operation in-
Arora and retired IPS New Delhi
bers of a judicial commis- Pensiya and Superinten- in the Eturnagaram forest mately half an hour. light of recent offences, clude two AK-47 rifles, one
sion on Sunday visited the officer Arvind Kumar dent of Police Krishan Ku- Oil marketing companies area, according to the SP. Following the gunfire, a Mulugu police were con- SLR, one .303 rifle, one pis-
Shahi Jama Masjid here Jain -the two panel mar. have raised the prices of Despite repeated appeals thorough search operation ducting patrols. At 6:15 tol, magazines, live rounds,
and other areas that wit- Later, speaking to re- commercial LPG gas cylin- for surrender, the Mao- was conducted, during am, our team spotted 10-12 kit bags, and other materi-
nessed violence over a members -also visited porters, Moradabad Di- ders with immediate effect. ists ignored the warnings, which the police discov- individuals in olive green als from the scene of the
court-ordered survey of violence-hit areas visional Commissioner The rate of 19 KG commer- prompting the police to ered seven bodies and re- uniforms who immediate- exchange.
the Mughal-era mosque. Singh said, “Today the cial LPG gas cylinders has
Panel head retired Al-
lahabad High Court judge
ber, ex-IAS officer Amit
Mohan Prasad, was not
chairperson of the inqui-
ry commission and one
been increased by Rs 16.50
with effect from today. Tech in focus on meet Cyclone leaves a trail of
Devendra Kumar Arora
and retired IPS officer
present during Sunday’s
visit.
other member visited the
site. Their primary pur-
In Delhi, the retail sale
price of a 19 kg commercial of DGs with PM Modi destruction in TN
Arvind Kumar Jain were The commission mem- pose was to inspect the LPG cylinder is Rs 1,818.50 chennai: After making ping in to evacuate strand-
the two members of the bers did not respond to location. They visited the from today. Prices of 5 KG Agencies landfall near Puducherry ed persons in inundated
NEW DELHI
three-member commis- any media queries during areas where the distur- Free Trade LPG cylinders on November 30, Cyclone streets. Old-timers recalled
sion who visited the areas the visit in the morning. bance occurred, examined have also increased by Rs 4. Prime Minister Narendra Fengal weakened on Sun- such a fury of nature was
that witnessed violence on They were accompanied the site and the structure, Prices of 14.2 KG domes- Modi on Sunday expressed day, but torrential down- not witnessed in this tiny
November 24. by Moradabad Divisional and spoke to some of the tic cylinders remain un- concern over the potential pour under its influence UT for the last three de-
The panel’s third mem- Commissioner Aunjaneya P3 changed. threats generated on ac- paralysed the union terri- cades.
Last month too, the rates count of digital frauds, cy- tory, with the Army step- details p6
of 19 kg commercial LPG bercrimes and AI technolo-
cylinder were increased, gy, particularly the potential minister also called for the
by Rs 62. of deepfake to disrupt so- use of technology to reduce
These price adjustments cial and familial relations. the workload of the police
are expected to impact Addressing the concluding constabulary and suggest-
commercial establishments session of the 59th All In- ed that the police station
and small businesses that dia Conference of Director be made the focal point for
rely heavily on LPG for Generals/Inspector Gen- resource allocation.
P3 erals of Police, the prime details p4

Farm fires: MP and UP are the new culprits, says study

Punjab records kharif harvesting season,
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Incidents of farm fires as per IARI-CREAMS
70% fall at 10,909 Pradesh have emerged as
State 2024 2023 2022
incidents new hotspots for farm fires,
says data from the Indian Punjab 10909 36663 49922
Neeraj Mohan Agricultural Research In-
CHANDIGARH
stitute’s (IARI) Consortium Haryana 1406 2303 3661
Even as Punjab and Hary- on Research Agroecosystem
ana, which had invited Monitoring and Modeling Madhya Pradesh 16360 12500 11737
strong criticism for stubble- from Space (CREAMS).
burning incidents, have According to CREAMS, Uttar Pradesh 6142 3996 3017
Home minister Amit Shah posted this pictures on his X handle to greet the Border
Security Force (BSF) on its 60th Raising Day, on Sunday. made significant progress stubble fires in Punjab and
Rajasthan 1756 1775 1268
in curbing farm fires this P3
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Banking Amendment Bill in LS today ‘Govt helping

Jaishankar to make statement on developments in India-China ties, Vaishnaw, in getting
Sonowal , among other ministers also to move Bills to amend different laws
TDG Network
Businesses in Lower House this Week Union Ministers Gajendra
adjournments’
New Delhi Singh Shekhawat, Jayant

U
nion Finance Chaudhary, Pankaj Chaud- TDG NETWORK
New Delhi
Minister Nirmala hary, Kirtivardhan Singh, Su-
Sitharaman is ex- kanta Majumdar and Harsh
pected to move the Banking Malhotra will lay papers Congress leader Jairam Ra-
Laws (Amendment) Bill, on the table in Lok Sabha. mesh on Sunday blamed the
2024 in the Lower House In Rajya Sabha, Union Min- government after the first
of Parliament on Monday. isters Hardeep Singh Puri week of the Winter session
As per the schedule issued by and Kinjarapu Rammohan of Parliament was washed
the secretariat, Sitharaman Raidu are likely to move bills out and alleged that the
is expected to move the Bill for the respective ministries. “government is cooperating”
further to amend the Reserve Union Minister for Pe- in getting the Parliament
Bank of India Act, 1934, the troleum and Natural Gas proceedings adjourned.
Banking Regulation Act, Hardeep Singh Puri is likely “The session gets washed
1949, the State Bank of In- to move the Oilfields (Regu- out because the govern- beginning of the Winter
dia Act, 1955, the Banking lation and Development) ment does not want the Session amid protests by
Companies (Acquisition and Amendment Bill, 2024, for Parliament to function... opposition parties over the
Transfer of Undertakings) consideration and passing. The opposition wants the Adani issue and violence
Act, 1970 and the Banking Civil Aviation Minister Kinja- Adani issue, the Manipur in Manipur and Sambhal.
Companies (Acquisition rapu Rammohan Naidu is ex- situation, Sambhal inci- Rajya Sabha Chair-
and Transfer of Undertak- pected to move the Bharatiya dent to be discussed in the m a n a n d Vi c e P r e s i-
ings) Act, 1980, be taken Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, for parliament...The govt is dent Jagdeep Dhankhar
into consideration and pass- consideration and passing. cooperating in getting the said that the actions are
ing tomorrow in Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to provide Parliament proceedings ad- n o t “p u b l i c - c e n t r i c . ”
Union Railways Minister for regulation and control journed...For the first time “This cannot be appreci-
Ashqini Vaishnaw is also ex- of the design, manufacture, I am seeing whenever we ated. We have become a
pected to move a bill further maintenance, possession, raise an issue, the parlia- laughing stock, and par-
to amend the Railways Act, use, operation, sale, export ment gets adjourned...The liament disruptions are
1989, for consideration and n Both Houses faced brief sessions in n Jaishankar is likely to make a statement plementation of the recom- and import of aircraft and government does not want in public distaste. We are
passing, the schedule read. the past week following ruckus amid regarding “Recent Developments in mendations contained in the for matter connected there- a discussion on the Adani creating a very bad prec-
Union Minister of Ports, opposition’s demand to discuss Adani India’s Relations with China” while 56th Report of the Standing with or incidental thereto, issue, Manipur, Sambhal edent. Our actions are not
Shipping & Waterways indictment Jayanat Chaudhary is expected to Committee on Labour, Tex- as passed by Lok Sabha. incident, Ajmer. Why is the public-centric. We are get-
Sarbananda Sonowal is n As per the schedule issued by the secre- make a statement regarding the status tiles and Skill Development Union Ministers Shripad Yes- government running away ting into irrelevance. Rule
expected to introduce the tariat, Sitharaman is expected to move of implementation of the recommenda- on Implementation of Skill so Naik, Shobha Karandlaje, from discussion?...BJP MPs 267 is being weaponised
Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, the Bill further to amend the Reserve tions contained in the 56th Report of Acquisition and Knowledge Suresh Gopi, Satish Chandra come to get the Parliament as a tool of disruption,” the
in Lok Sabha on Monday. Bank of India Act, 1934, the Banking the Standing Committee on Labour, Awareness for Livelihood Dubey, Sanjay Seth, Tokhan session adjourned while we Rajya Sabha Chairman said.
The Bill will seek to amend Regulation Act, 1949, the State Bank of Textiles and Skill Development on Promotion (SANKALP) Sahu and George Kurian go to raise issues,” Jairam The Chairman expressed
the law relating to regulation Project pertaining to the will lay papers on the table Ramesh told the media. his deep anguish and pro-
India Act, 1955, the Banking Compa- Implementation of Skill Acquisition
of coastal shipping, promote Ministry of Skill Develop- in Rajya Sabha tomorrow. On November 29, amid found regret at the dis-
nies (Acquisition and Transfer of Un- and Knowledge Awareness for Liveli-
coasting trade and encour- ment and Entrepreneurship. The winter session of Par- continuous sloganeer- ruption in the normal
dertakings) Act, 1970 and the Banking hood Promotion (SANKALP) Project
age domestic participation Minister Pankaj Chaudhary liament commenced on ing by opposition MPs in business of the House.
Companies (Acquisition and Transfer pertaining to the Ministry of Skill De-
therein, to ensure that India is expected to make a state- November 25 and will both Houses for the fourth Opposition members have
of Undertakings) Act, 1980 velopment and Entrepreneurship. straight day, Parliament was been continuously pushing
is equipped with a coastal ment correcting the reply conclude on December 20.
fleet, owned and operated given on November 25, 2024, Both houses faced brief ses- adjourned till December 2 to have a discussion on the
by the citizens of India for with or incidental thereto. statements on key matters. Relations with China” while to unstarred question No. 101 sions in the past week follow- (Monday), failing to con- floor on the Adani issue,
its national security and Union Ministers S Jaishan- Jaishankar is likely to make Jayanat Chaudhary is ex- asked by MP Selvaganapathi ing ruckus amid opposition’s duct substantial business. Sambhal violence and the
commercial needs, and for kar, Jayant Chaudhary and a statement regarding “Re- pected to make a statement TM regarding “Increase demand to discuss Adani Parliament proceedings Manipur situation, raising
matters connected there- Pankaj Chaudhary will make cent Developments in India”s regarding the status of im- in Counterfeit Currency”. indictment. have been stalled since the slogans in the Parliament.

Arsenic, fluoride beyond

permissible limits in groundwater
in most states, LS informed
of 230 districts in 25 States To study groundwater
Neeraj Mohan
CHANDIGARH and in parts of 469 districts contamination, CGWB
in 27 states fluoride con- signed an MoU with the
The groundwater in most tamination is found. The Geological Survey of India
of the parts of the country contamination, mostly geo- in 2022. This agreement
has been found contami- genic in nature, originates focuses on analyzing con-
nated as the studies by from soil and rock matri- tamination by uranium,
the Central Ground Wa- ces, reads the statement. lead, arsenic, fluoride,
ter Board indicate the oc- However, the union min- and mercury in states like
currence of Arsenic and ister clearly mentioned that Punjab, Haryana, Uttar
Fluoride in ground water the water is a state subject, Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattis-
beyond permissible limits thus managing groundwa- garh, Jharkhand, Andhra
for human consumption in ter quality and address- Pradesh, and Assam. Also
isolated pockets in various ing contamination comes the CGWB has also devel-
States and Union Territo- under the purview of state oped innovative solutions,
ries of the country. governments. But, he as- such as cement sealing
The revelation was made sured support from the technology to construct ar-
in a written reply by the centre to deal with the is- senic-free wells and in-situ
Union Minister of State sue, stating that the union fluoride mitigation tech-
for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan government has been ac- niques. More than 2000
Choudhary in the Lok Sab- tively supporting states water quality testing labo-
Lok Sabha proceedings underway during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Friday. ha. As per the reply arsenic through various initiatives ratories have been set up in
has been reported in parts to tackle this issue. the country.

Every second in Parliament must be Parl panel seeks details of Waqf properties
utilised for people’s welfare: Dhankhar in ‘unauthorised’ occupation of state govts committee in 2005-06.
agencies
find resolution for stubble burning. NEW DELHI While 53 of them were in
agencies
New Delhi The vice president was addressing Madhya Pradesh, 60 were
the students of the Indian Institute The parliamentary com- in Uttar Pradesh and 53 in
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on mittee scrutinising the Odisha. The committee has
on Sunday said Parliament is meant the topic ‘role of innovation in the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has sought updates from all these
for the cause of public welfare and development of India’, with Uttar sought details from various six states, the sources said,
stressed that every second of its work- Pradesh Governor Anandiben state governments about the adding that the panel has
ing should be utilised for the welfare Patel, Assembly Speaker Satish veracity and updated details got information from several
of the people. Mahana, and the institute’s Director of Waqf properties which, ac- other states.
The remarks of the vice president, Professor Manindra Agrawal also in cording to the Sachar com- as it has given Waqf boards thorised occupation of state “The chief ministers of
who is also the chairman of the Rajya attendance. mittee, they had occupied the power to decide if any governments or their official the above states may kindly
Sabha, came after protests over vari- Dhankhar said various government in an unauthorised manner, property belongs to the Waqf agencies. investigate in detail into the
ous issues like the controversy involv- schemes like the Atal Innovation Mis- sources said. or not. The Sachar committee was veracity of this information
ing the Adani Group and violence in sion, Startup India, and Make in India The parliamentary com- The proposed law, which informed by various state in the Sachar Committee
Sambhal and Manipur rocked both “We have entered the have brought positive changes and mittee, whose tenure has has faced flack from oppo- Waqf boards during 2005- Report... and update this
houses of Parliament the past week, are now bearing fruits. been extended by Lok Sabha sition parties and various 06 about the alleged unau- Committee in detail,» a
disrupting routine work. fourth quarter of the He said a small example of it was in till the last day of the next Muslim groups for its alleged thorised occupation. source said, citing the com-
“We have entered the fourth quar- century of adoption of the mobile phone sector, where the Budget Session, has also attempts to interfere in reli- The parliamentary panel munication.
ter of the century of adoption of the number of manufactures went from a sought from the states details gious matters, has sought to has been collecting infor- State governments have
Indian Constitution. Therefore, we the Indian Constitution. handful to so many that India is now of the properties claimed by curb this power while mak- mation from states through also been urged to share
must resolve that every second in the making phones not only for the coun- Waqf boards exercising Sec- ing a slew of other changes the Union Ministry of Mi- details of the cases where
temple of democracy is utilised for
Therefore, we must resolve try, but for the world. tion 40 of the Waqf Act. in the existing Act. nority Affairs. Sources said their agencies are involved
the welfare of the people at large,” that every second in the Looking ahead, innovation must Section 40, an amend- The sources said the parlia- the panel headed by BJP MP in a legal dispute with Waqf
Dhankhar said here. embody 4S and these principles are ment effected during the mentary panel has decided to Jagdambika Pal has noted boards over ownership or
Dhankhar also called on IIT Kanpur temple of democracy is fundamental — smart, solution-ori- Congress-led UPA govern- get an update on the points that there were 316 such possession of any property,
students to work on smart, solution- ented, scalable, and sustainable. And ment’s tenure in 2013, is one made by the Sachar commit- properties in Delhi, 60 in with the panel noting that the
oriented, scalable, and sustainable
utilised for the welfare of these words mean a lot. Sustainable I of the most hotly contested tee on the Waqf properties Rajasthan and 42 in Karna- Sachar Committee had stated
innovations for development and to the people at large,” . say for a simple reason. features of the existing law that are allegedly in unau- taka reported to the Sachar its list was not exhaustive.
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n ew d e l h i statistically speaking 3
Daily guardian Survey on Chinmay Prabhu arrest Daily guardian Survey on Maharashtra CM Face Daily guardian Survey on Social media ban for kids

79% of people believe that Chinmay Prabhu’s 46% believe that the BJP is considering 83% people believe that social media
arrest in Bangladesh was wrong presenting a Maratha face, given its 24% vote bank should be banned in India
A petition has been filed in Bangladesh’s high court seeking a ban on ISKCON and The grand swearing-in ceremony of the new Maha Yuti-NDA government in Ma- Australia has passed the world’s strictest laws, banning children under 16 from using
emergency measures amid escalating violence against Hindus. Protests erupted af- harashtra is expected on 5 December even as backroom negotiations between BJP social media. The law, effective in 12 months, could impose fines of up to A$50m on
ter Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das’s arrest on sedition charges. ISKCON urged and its allies Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP continued tech companies for non-compliance. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports
global intervention, while India expressed concern over minority safety, prompting over the weekend on the power-sharing formula and distribution of portfolios. the move to protect youth from social media harms, but critics raise concerns about
Bangladesh to call it an “internal matter.” its implementation, privacy, and social connection.
79%
Q1. Q1. 83.00%

Q1.
80% 18% 100.00%
21%
60% Maharashtra is facing uncertainty Should social
over the CM position. Who do you 50.00% 16.00%
What is your 40% 20% media be banned 1.00%
think should be the Chief Minister? for children in
opinion on Chinmay 20% 1%
Prabhu’s arrest in India, similar to 0.00%
0% A: Fadnavis what has been
Bangladesh? 1
A - Correct B - Wrong C - Cannot B: Shinde 61% done in Australia?
say C: Another Maratha face from BJP A- Yes B- No C- Can’t say

5%
Q2. Q2. Even after Prakash 100.00%
92.00%

Q2.
43% What should the global Hindu Ambedkar and Shinde withdrew 80.00%
authorities and leaders do regarding from the CM race, decisions are
60.00% Should
Chinmay Prabhu’s arrest? still pending. Why?
52% youngsters be
A - Take to the streets 40.00% kept away from
A: No consensus within BJP 8.00%
B - Register a strong protest with 20.00% 0.00% every social
B: BJP has a surprise plan media platform?
Bangladeshi diplomats 0.00%
C: Waiting for a shocker
C - Cannot say A- Yes: B- No: C- Can’t

Q3.
say:

Q3. 60% 46%

52%
9.00% 0.00%

Q3.
Do you believe BJP is
As the foremost leader of Hindus, considering presenting a 40%
why hasn’t Chinmay Prabhu Maratha face, given its 24%
received direct intervention from vote bank in Maharashtra? 20% Does spending time
2% 91.00%
the PMs of India and Bangladesh? A: Yes    B: No on social media
0% have an impact on
A - Lack of proper leadership C: Can’t say children’s academic
performance?

Q4.
B - Insufficient diplomatic efforts A- Yes B- No C- Can’t say
C - Both are indifferent 80% 64%
D - Cannot say
60% BJP is holding

100% 87% 40%

29%
a meeting of its
legislators on
Sunday. Do you
1.00% Q4.
Q4.
80% believe this is 8.00% Does social
60% 20% 2% 5% only about face media affect
selection, with just 91.00% children’s mental
40%
10% 3% Should the UN directly 0% formalities left? and physical
20%
intervene regarding the development?
0%
atrocities against Hindus? A: Fadnavis will be chosen B: BJP will present a Maratha face
0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00%
A - Yes B - No C - Cannot
What is your opinion? C: OBC face D: Someone else
say
C- Can’t say B- No A- Yes

60 Indians stranded at Kuwait airport Trump warns 100% tariffs on BRICS Judicial commission
Agencies
new delhi
from Mumbai to Manches-
ter, complained of facing dis-
comfort as the airline failed
Arzoo Singh, one of the
stranded passengers travel-
ling from Mumbai to Man-
Continued from p1 while we stand
by and watch is
OVER. We require a commitment from
visits Sambhal mosque
Around 60 Indian passen- to provide food, accommo- chester, shared her frustra- these Countries that they will neither cre- Continued from p1 incident. They said they
gers were left stranded at dation, or basic assistance tion with ANI, explaining ate a new BRICS Currency, nor back any people present there.” would take statements
Kuwait International Air- during their extended wait. the dire situation. “After we other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. The team will visit again later.”
port for over 13 hours on The situation escalated raised the issue on social me- Dollar or, they will face 100 per cent Tar- and a complete schedule Meanwhile, Samajwadi
Sunday after their Gulf Air as passengers voiced their dia, senior officials from the iffs, and should expect to say goodbye to for its visit will be an- Party MLA from Sambhal
flight was diverted there due grievances on social media, Indian Embassy in Kuwait selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy. nounced, he said. Iqbal Mehmood met the
to a technical snag. which eventually prompted reached out to the Indian They can go find another “sucker!” Trump “The situation here is families of the victims of
The passengers, travelling a response from the Indian passengers stuck at the air- said. gradually returning to the violence. His son So-
on Gulf Air flight GF 005 Embassy in Kuwait. port,” she said. “There is no chance that the BRICS will normal and it is being hail Iqbal is one of the sus-
replace the U.S. Dollar in International closely monitored. Condi- pects in the case, accord-
Trade, and any Country that tries should tions are stabilising rap- ing to police, who have
Fadnavis set to be named Maha CM wave goodbye to America,” he added.
Trump’s statement came after Russian gent Reserve Arrangement.
idly. As of now, the district
magistrate’s orders remain
also booked SP’s Sambhal
MP Zia ur Rehman and
Continued from p1 government will take place for the post. President Vladimir Putin proposed creat- The New Development Bank mobilises in effect until December more than 2,750 others,
on Friday amid speculation on December 5 evening at To a query on his health, ing a new investment platform for BRICS resources for infrastructure and sustain- 10 and after that, there most of them unidentified.
that he was not happy with the Azad Maidan in south the Shiv Sena leader said he countries during the BRICS summit in able development projects in BRICS and will be no restrictions on “I came here to share
the way the new govern- Mumbai and Prime Min- was fine now and had come Kazan in October, as reported by Reuters. other emerging economies and develop- anyone. We are in the pro- their grief. May Allah
ment was shaping up, had ister Narendra Modi will to his native village to rest. This development could signal a move to- ing countries to supplement existing ef- cess of collecting evidence grant these children a
taken ill and will return to attend it, state Bharatiya “We will provide a gov- ward reduced dependence on the US dol- forts of multilateral and regional financial and have so far identified place in paradise. They
Mumbai on Sunday eve- Janata Party (BJP) chief ernment that people want. lar. institutions for global growth and devel- 400 individuals involved have become martyrs and
ning, an aide said earlier in Chandrashekhar Bawa- Our responsibility has “We propose to set up a new investment opment. (in the violence),” he said. the entire Muslim com-
the day. nkule said on Saturday. now grown because of the platform of BRICS,” Putin said, address- The Contingency Reserve Arrangement Singh was referring to munity is always ready to
The Mahayuti alliance of While there was no an- massive mandate given by ing the plenary session of the BRICS Sum- is a short-term liquidity support for the an order that prohibits sacrifice for the sake of the
the BJP, Shiv Sena and Ajit nouncement yet on who people as reciprocation of mit. BRICS members through currency swaps the entry of outsiders, in- mosque. What has hap-
Pawar’s NCP retained pow- would be the chief minister, our work in the last two- “We need to jointly promote the low- to help mitigate the balance of payment cluding politicians, social pened here is deeply un-
er with a landslide victory in BJP sources said Devendra and-a-half years,” he said . emission model of the economy. New crisis in case such a situation arises and organisations or public fortunate,” Mehmood told
the assembly elections, the Fadnavis, who has been On speculation that his BRICS global investment platform to pro- thus further strengthens financial stabil- representatives, in the reporters.
results of which were an- chief minister twice and son and Lok Sabha member vide financial resources for all countries ity. violence-hit Sambhal till Asked if he met the fami-
nounced on November 23. was deputy CM in the last Shrikant Shinde will be the of the Global South,” the Russian Presi- The BRICS group consists of five core December 10 without per- lies of all the deceased
The oath-taking ceremo- Eknath Shinde-led govern- deputy deputy CM, Shinde dent added, as quoted by Reuters. members--Brazil, Russia, India, China, mission from the compe- persons, he said he vis-
ny of the new Mahayuti ment, was the frontrunner said talks were on. As of now, BRICS has two financial plat- and South Africa--and in 2024 welcomed tent authority in order to ited them to offer his con-
forms: the New Development Bank, head- Egypt, Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and maintain law and order. dolences and listened to
Kejriwal rules out alliance for Delhi quartered in Shanghai, and the Contin- Ethiopia as full members. “The team stayed for
about 15 minutes and in-
them.
“A delegation (of the SP)
Continued from p1 tional Convenor Kejriwal
said.
wrote, “Amit Shah Ji, what
will happen by stopping Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked spected the mosque,” said
Shahi Jama Masjid Imam
was supposed to come
yesterday, but the district
harmful,” Arvind Kejriwal “For the last several days, I me? Stop crime in Delhi. Continued from p1 Aftab Hussain Warsi. magistrate has imposed
said in a pres conference. have been raising the issue of Will crime in Delhi decrease seen in recent days due to cylinders for daily opera- Mosque secretary restrictions here until De-
Speaking on the arrest of his deteriorating law and order. by stopping me? Will open their operations. volatile international order. tions. Despite the increase Masood Farooqui said, cember 10. The delegation
MLA Naresh Balyan, the The law and order situation shootouts in Delhi stop? Will The revision comes as This price revision will in commercial LPG prices, “The team did not ask us will visit after December
former Delhi CM further has worsened in the last the women of Delhi become part of a broader trend directly impact restau- there has been no change anything. They mentioned 10 and it will go to the
defended Balyan saying that two to three years. I have safe? Will the traders of Del- in fuel price adjustments rants, hotels, and other in domestic LPG cylinder that they were only here homes of all martyrs to
he was arrested because he been the CM of Delhi. Today hi be secure?” in response to changing commercial establish- rates, offering some relief to see the Jama Masjid express condolences,”
was the victim of gangsters people are in an atmosphere According to police, the global market conditions, ments that utilise these to households. and visited the site of the Mehmood said.
who were demanding ran- of terror. For many days I did AAP Chief was shaking
som from him. not say anything, I thought hands with the public when
“Yesterday, one of our MLAs
was arrested. That MLA was
the situation would improve.
But today it seems that Delhi
a bus marshal, identified as
Ashok Jha, attempted to
Farm fires: MP and UP are the new culprits, says study
also a victim of gangsters. He has been taken over by gang- throw “water” at him. The Continued from p1 of the last year as the incidents have Madhya Pradesh alone contributes reported last harvesting season.
had made a written com- sters,” Kejriwal added. police immediately appre- Haryana have hit historic lows. The come down to 1406 incidents this to 43% of the total 37,602 incidents The data revealed that a total 37,602
plaint to Delhi Police that Earlier, Kejriwal criticised hended the individual at figures revealed that the Punjab has year against 2303 incidents of the of farm fires reported in the country, burning events were detected in the
he was getting calls from Union Home Minister Amit the scene. recorded nearly 70 per cent decline last year. have been reported from Madhya six states between September 15 and
Kapil Sangwan. He had Shah after being attacked The Delhi Police have de- in the incidents of farm fires as the On the other hand, Madhya Pradesh alone. November 30.
complained to Dhaliwal by a bus marshal during his tained the accused and are number has come down to 10,909 Pradesh has reported nearly 30 Also, another leading paddy pro- On being contacted chairman of
Sahib. The complaint said ‘padyatra’. Kejriwal accused questioning him to deter- incidents at the end of the season this per cent increase with the total ducing state of Uttar Pradesh has also the Punjab Pollution Control Board
that on 23 May 2023, a call Shah of failing to address mine the motive behind the year against 36,663 incidents of the incidents reaching to 16,360 of farm witnessed a significant 53 per cent (PPCB), Dr Adarsh Pal Vig, “A re-
came from Nandu Gang af- crime in Delhi, instead al- act. AAP leader Satyendra last year. fires between September 15 and rise in the incidents of farm fires this duction of more than 70% (70.24%)
ter which he and his family legedly targeting him. Jain alleged that the incident Similarly, Haryana has witnessed November 30, against 12,500 cases year with the total incidents reach- was achieved in the incidents of farm
were threatened,” AAP Na- In a post on X, Kejriwal was orchestrated by the BJP. nearly 40% decline in comparison during this period last year. Thus ing to 6,142 against 3,996 incidents fires.
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PM Modi to launch Bima Hospital stops treating Bangladeshi

Maha polls:
NCP-SCP leader
accuses ECI patients as mark of protest
Sakhi Yojana in Haryana
of 'wiping' out TDG NETWORK
there, nation comes first, crisis in Bangladesh come
and business doesn't. Be- in the way. However, af-
EVM's data Gandey
cause the hospital is locat- ter seeing videos of Ban-
TDG Network The JN Ray Hospital in ed near Bangladesh, sev- gladeshi students tram-
Mumbai Kolkata has decided to eral patients from across pling the tricolour, they
BJP leadership is planning a huge gathering at the event. Nationalist Congress Party
(NCP-SCP) leader Jitendra
stop treating patients from
Bangladesh indefinitely
the border come there for
several types of treatment.
decided to discontinue
medical services to Ban-
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The Launch Awhad has raised serious
allegations against the
due to the recent unrest in
Bangladesh, particularly
Ray said, "For the past
week we have been closely
gladeshi patients. He also
expressed disappoint-
Election Commission of the anti-Hindu violence monitoring the situation ment at the Bangladeshi

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he BJP led Haryana India (ECI), accusing it of and disrespect towards in Bangladesh. A lot of government for not taking
government planning erasing crucial data from the Indian national flag. patients from Bangladesh appropriate action against
to organize a mega the Electronic Voting Ma- According to Swarup De come to the hospital for the issue.
event in Panipat on December chines (EVMs) used in the Ray, Senior Manager of JN treatment... The Indian On Saturday, Bangla-
9 to mark first visit of Prime recent Maharashtra As- Ray Hospital, the hospital Flag is being disrespected desh Foreign Affairs Ad-
Minister Narendra Modi after sembly elections. is monitioring the situa- in Bangladesh. Even the visor Mohammed Touhid
the assembly elections. The NCP-SCP leader tion in Bangladesh, where students and intellectuals Hossain said that the
During the visit the prime questioned the handling many patients come from. disrespect the Indian flag country's relation with
minister to launch national of election data by the Despite providing medi- and even the government India has changed since
Bima Sakhi Yojana and he ECI, claiming that 46 lakh cal treatment as a service of Bangladesh is not talk- Former Prime Minister
will also "virtually" lay the votes suddenly appeared to humanity, the hospital ing about it. India helped Sheikh Hasina was forced
foundation stone of the Ma- in Maharashtra within 4-5 feels compelled to take a Bangladesh get indepen- out of power on August 5
harana Pratap Horticulture months following the Lok stand against the disre- dence and they are think- of this year.
University Karnal, main cam- Sabha elections. spect shown to India. ing so low (disrespecting "After August 5, rela-
pus, to be constructed over 65 "We wanted to have a He also emphasized the Indian flag). For us tions with India have been
acres with an estimated cost of recounting of the ma- that India has supported business does not come changed and this is the
₹400 crore. chines that were there on Bangladesh for the last 50 first, nation comes first... reality," said Md Touhid
Party insiders said that the the table along with the years, and it's dishearten- Until the situation im- Hossain, Foreign Affairs
BJP leadership in the state is data. Now, they are say- ing to see such behavior proves in Bangladesh, we Advisor (Minister) to the
planning to mobilize a huge ing that the data has been from Bangladeshis. will not treat any patient Bangladesh interim gov-
gathering at the event. wiped out and they will Swarup De Ray the Se- from Bangladesh..." ernment in a seminar at
In this regard the BJP state n BJP Mobilization: Party plans to n Panipat Significance: Panipat show new data, and re- nior manager of Ray, in He said that for a long North South University,
president Mohanlal Badoli gather a large crowd for the event, was the launch site for PM's Beti- count and show it. Then, conversation with ANI, time, they served human- a private university in
held a meeting on Saturday with state leadership coordinating Bachao-Beti-Padhao scheme in no mistake will be seen said that for the doctors ity by not letting political Dhaka.
in the presence of chief minis- arrangements. 2015. in it, is it a joke? The data
ter Nayab Singh Saini, Union on which we have doubts
power minister and Karnal
n Bima Sakhi Yojana: Scheme to em- n Historic Welcome: CM Nayab Singh has been wiped out, so are
power women by appointing them Saini promises a grand reception for
MP Manohar Lal Khattar, we blind? All this is done
as LIC agents to promote insurance PM Modi with thousands attending.
party’s state in-charge Satish by ECI...After losing the
in their communities.
Punia, co-incharge Surender Lok Sabha elections, votes
Nagar, state cabinet minis- were increased. 46 lakh
ters Krishan Lal Panwar and India aimed at empowering program would be grand and to Haryana on 9th Decem- votes in 4-5 months, only
Shyam Singh Rana to dis- women. Under this scheme, historic and he will be given a ber to launch the Pradhan in Maharashtra," Awhad
cuss the arrangements and women will be known as warm welcome by thousands of Mantri Bima Sakhi Yojana said on Saturday.
assign duties. Panipat is also "Bima Sakhis" of the Life In- people who will reach Panipat and all the workers have Meanwhile, NCP chief
known as the launch pad of the surance Corporation of India to attend this event. been assigned the duty to Sharad Pawar also ex-
prestigious Beti-Bachao-Beti- (LIC) as the women will be "Today, we had discus- t a ke wo m e n f r o m h e r e pressed concerns over
Padhao scheme launched by appointed as LIC agents and sions with all the work- in large numbers to Pa- discrepancies in the EVM
the Prime Minister Modi in they will help people in their ers regarding our BJP nipat. Our government will votes in the Maharashtra
January 2015. As per the in- vicinity to get insured. m e mb e r sh ip c a mp a i g n . continuously full the Assembly elections but
formation the Bima Sakhi Yo- Briefing about the prepara- We should achieve our tar- promises we made in the acknowledged that he had
jana is a scheme launched by tions, the chief minister said get in 1-2 days and after state and take Haryana no concrete proof to back
Life Insurance Corporation of that the Prime Minister's that, PM Modi is coming forward," Haryana CM said. his claims.

PM Modi attends 59th All India Conference of DG-IG of Police

of security challenges and Discussing the success and capabilities. He urged nal laws, initiatives and best
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Bhubaneshwar expressed satisfaction on of hackathons in solving the Police to modernize and practices in policing as well
the counter strategies which some key problems, the realign itself with the vision as the security situation in
Prime Minister Narendra had emerged from the dis- Prime Minister suggested of 'Viksit Bharat'. the neighbourhood.
Modi attended the 59th All cussions. deliberating on holding a During the Conference, PM offered valuable in-
India Conference of Direc- During his address, the National Police Hackathon in-depth discussions were sights during the proceed-
tor Generals/ Inspector PM expressed concern as well. Prime Minister also held on existing and emerg- ings and laid a roadmap for
Generals of Police at Bhu- about the potential threats highlighted the need for ex- ing challenges to national the future.
baneswar on November 30 generated on account panding the focus on port security, including counter- The Conference was also
and December 1. of digital frauds, cyber- security and preparing a terrorism, left-wing extrem- attended by the Union
As per a release from the crimes and AI technology, future plan of action for it. ism, cyber-crime, economic Home Minister, Principal
Prime Minister's Office, particularly the potential of Recalling the unparalleled security, immigration, Secretary to the PM, Na-
in the valedictory session, deep fakes to disrupt social contribution of Sardar Val- coastal security and narco- tional Security Advisor,
PM Modi distributed Presi- and familial relations. As a labhbhai Patel to the Minis- trafficking. Deliberations Ministers of State for Home
dent's Police Medals for countermeasure, he called try of Home Affairs, the PM were also held on emerging and Union Home Secretary.
Distinguished Service to upon the police leadership exhorted the entire security security concerns along the The conference, which was
officers of the Intelligence to convert the challenge into establishment from MHA border with Bangladesh held in a hybrid format,
Bureau. an opportunity by harness- Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the first day at the DGP/IGP Conference, discussed to the Police Station level, and Myanmar, trends in was also attended by DGsP/
In his concluding address, ing India's double AI power various subjects on policing and security, in Bhubaneswar on November 30. (ANI Photo) to pay homage on his 150th urban policing and strate- IGsP of all States/UTs and
PM Modi noted that wide- of Artificial Intelligence and become strategic, meticu- that each of the initiatives reduce the workload of the birth anniversary next gies for countering mali- heads of the CAPF/CPOs
ranging discussions had 'Aspirational India'. lous, adaptable, reliable and be collated and implement- constabulary and suggested year, by resolving to set and cious narratives. Further, physically and by over 750
been held during the con- He expanded the mantra transparent. Appreciating ed entirely in 100 cities of that the Police Station be achieve a goal on any aspect a review was undertaken officers of various ranks vir-
ference, on national and of SMART policing and the initiatives taken in ur- the country. He called for made the focal point for re- which would improve Po- of the implementation of tually from all States/UTs,
international dimensions called upon the police to ban policing, he suggested the use of technology to source allocation. lice image, professionalism newly enacted major crimi- the release added.

Fadnavis' name approved as Maha Internet ban extended till Dec 3 Bhartiya Kisan Parishad to start its
in nine Manipur districts farmers’ march to Delhi today
CM, says BJP leader tdg network
pension of mobile internet and
Imphal mobile data services includ- paddy procurement. These
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"The name of ing VSATs and VPN services Noida protests resulted in the
The Manipur government in the territorial jurisdiction blocking of national high-
A senior BJP leader spilled
Devendra Fadnavis has extended the suspension of Imphal West, Imphal East, The Bhartiya Kisan Pari- ways in the Phagwara,
the beans on the on Sunday has been finalised as of mobile internet services in Kakching, Bishnupur, Thou- shad (BKP) leader Sukh- Sangrur, Moga, and Batala
night about the new chief the new chief minister nine districts for two more bal, Churachandpur and bir Khalifa on Sunday an- areas of Punjab.
minister face of the western days till December 3. Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and nounced that the members Meanwhile, Haryana Ag-
state of Maharashtra. The of Maharashtra. The The suspension was extend- Jiribam of Manipur till 5.15 of the farmer organisation riculture Minister Shyan
name of Devendra Fadnavis meeting to elect the new ed in Imphal West, Imphal pm of December 3, in public will commence their march Singh Rana criticised the
has been finalised as the new East, Kakching, Bishnupur, interest," said an order issued towards Delhi today to de- upcoming farmer's march
chief minister. Fadnavis will BJP legislature party Thoubal, Churachandpur, by the Home department on mand compensation and Delhi on foot starting from to Delhi, arguing that they
be elected as the legislature meeting will be held on Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Sunday. benefits under the new ag- December 6. lack legitimate issues.
party leader in a meeting to Jiribam after the government The state government sus- ricultural laws. Earlier, Kisan Mazdoor "They have no issues. The
be held either on December either Dec 2 .or 3." reviewed the security situation pended internet services on "We are ready for our Sangharsh Committee previous farmers' agita-
2 or 3, 5 at Azad Maidan in south drance in the formation of in these districts. November 16 after a fresh wave march towards Delhi. To- (KMSC) General Secretary tion had an issue- the three
Early in the day, outgo- Mumbai. Prime Minister Na- government. As per reports, "The state government after of protests erupted in these morrow, on December 2, Sarwan Singh Pandhair farm laws. Those three
ing Chief Minister Eknath rendra Modi, Home Minister the BJP is expected to get 21 reviewing the prevailing law districts following the recov- we will start our march informed that the farmers laws were later repealed
Shinde said he would sup- Amit Shah and other senior berths in the cabinet, the Shiv and order situation and its ery of the dead bodies of three towards Delhi from under protesting at the Shambhu by PM Narendra Modi and
port the BJP's decision to leaders are expected to attend Sena and NCP may get 12 and correlation with the general women and three children the Maha Maya flyover (In border (Punjab-Haryana he even apologised to them.
pick the new chief minister. the ceremony. 10 respectively. operation of internet services who had gone missing from a Noida). At noon, all of us border) will also march to- The farmers' agitation has
"The name of Devendra Recently, the Mahayuti alli- Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has decided to continue sus- relief camp in Jiribam district. will reach there and de- wards Delhi on December caused losses to Punjab,"
Fadnavis has been finalised ance leaders Eknath Shinde said on Saturday that the mand our compensation 6 to press their demands, Shyan Singh Rana told re-
as the new chief minister of and Ajit Pawar met senior next chief minister would be and benefits as per the new including a guaranteed porters in Karnal.
Maharashtra. The meeting leaders of the BJP, includ- from the BJP. He added there laws," Sukhbir Khalifa told Minimum Support Price "Rice miller industries
to elect the new BJP legisla- ing Amit Shah in Delhi, to would be two deputy chief the media. (MSP). from Punjab moved to Bi-
ture party meeting will be finalise berths in the cabi- ministers, one each from In addition, other farmer On October 26, farmers har and Madhya Pradesh...
held on either December 2 or net. Reportedly, the existing the NCP and the Shiv Sena. organisations, including gathered in large num- We will not let anyone play
3," a senior BJP leader told a arrangement of two deputy “The state will have one chief the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha bers from Badhrukha in with the law and order situ-
news agency. The swearing- chief minister posts for allies minister from BJP and two (KMM) and the Samyukt Sangrur district to protest ation in Haryana... They
in ceremony of the new Ma- will continue. Chief Minister deputies from the other two Kisan Morcha (SKM, non- against the government should talk to their Chief
hayuti government is sched- Eknath Shinde said recently parties of the Mahayuti,” he political), have planned and press on their multiple Minister and sort out their
uled to be held on December that he wouldn’t be a hin- said. their marches towards demands including timely problems," he added.
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BJP flags off auto campaign Panic among people: Kejriwal on
alleged crime incidents in Delhi
ahead of Assembly POLLS TdG NETWORK
New Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

national convenor Arvind
He further added,
“There is panic
among the people.
The auto campaign is part of BJP’s broader electoral strategy, including Kejriwal claimed that three
people were killed in the The people of Delhi
forming committees, tours, campaigning. National capital on Sunday,
adding that such incidents are living in an
are creating panic among
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at the Delhi BJP office and the people. atmosphere of fear
New Delhi
launched the auto cam- In a post on X (formerly every moment.

I
n preparation for the up- paign. Twitter) in Hindi, the for-
coming Delhi Assembly “This time auto drivers mer Delhi Chief Minister People need security.
elections in 2025, The want change. Auto drivers said, “Crime in Delhi is not
Bharatiya Janata Party have written slogans like decreasing. Even today,
Former Delhi chief minister
and AAP national convener
When will our
Arvind Kejriwal addresses
(BJP) has initiated an auto “Badlenge Delhi ka halat three people were murdered a press conference, in New people be safe?”
campaign to consolidate its Milkar BJP ke sath” on the and an attempt was made to Delhi,
position and garner sup- back of their autos. In the murder one person.” According to the police
port from the people of the last election, auto drivers He further added, “There a bus marshal, was detained report, it was stated that
national capital. had given their support is panic among the people. by the Delhi police shortly the AAP Chief was shaking
The auto campaign is part to Arvind Kejriwal with The people of Delhi are liv- after the incident. hands with the public when
of BJP’s broader electoral many demands which Ar- ing in an atmosphere of fear According to the police, a a person namely Ashok Jha
strategy, including forming vind Kejriwal’s party has every moment. People need glass and bottle of 500 ML, attempted to throw “water”
committees, conducting not fulfilled. Troubled by security. When will our filled with one-third water, on Arvind Kejriwal. How-
tours and campaigning. that, thousands of auto people be safe?” were seized from Ashok ever, the act was foiled as
According to sources, drivers are giving their Meanwhile, the Delhi Po- Kumar Jha. Proceedings the police staff, stationed
representatives from over support to BJP. Given the lice have registered a case under section 126/169 of nearby, apprehended Jha
58 auto unions and organ- assembly elections in 2025, against the alleged accused Bharatiya Nagarik Surak- immediately.
isations in Delhi will visit the campaign will be held on scheduled for next year. them. While addressing the BJP is going to put for splashing liquid on Aam sha Sanhita (BNSS) have “The said attempt was
the BJP state office daily as December 5, with auto driv- BJP MP Harsh Malhotra the public meeting, the auto many demands from auto Aadmi Party (AAP) nation- been initiated against Jha foiled and the person was
part of the initiative. Each ers pledging their support said that there are thou- drivers shared Arvind Kejri- drivers in its manifesto. al convener Arvind Kejriwal to prevent the recurrence detained. The alleged per-
campaign will be flagged to the BJP. Thousands of sands of auto drivers in wal’s false promises and their Auto drivers will also be during his rally in South of such offences in the fu- son is serving as a Bus
off by BJP State President auto drivers are supporting Delhi. “Today more than plights with the BJP,” he said. given benefits in the BJP’s Delhi’s Greater Kailash area ture. Marshal at Khanpur Depot.
Virendra Sachdeva or a se- BJP under the leadership of a thousand auto drivers Speaking further, Harsh manifesto. This time many on Saturday, according to Furthermore, the police Further examination of the
nior leader. Delhi State President Viren- were present at the Delhi Malhotra said that on Sun- benefits will also be given the police. said that the investigation is person is in progress to find
The source further men- dra Sachdeva in view of the BJP office and addressed day more than a thousand to auto drivers in the BJP’s The alleged accused, iden- ongoing, and further details out the reasons behind this
tioned that the next phase of Delhi Assembly Elections the public meeting with auto drivers were present manifesto. tified as Ashok Kumar Jha, are expected to emerge. act,” the police said.

AAP MLA Naresh Balyan sent to 2-day police KERIWAL'S PADYATRA

custody in extortion case

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New Delhi
Naresh Balyan got arrested in
fake case: AAP
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court New Delhi: Aam Aadmi “Arvind Kejriwal has con-
on Sunday remanded Aam Party (AAP) spokesperson stantly been asking questions
Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Priyanka Kakkar on Sunday to Union Home Minister Amit
Naresh Balyan to two days said the arrest of party leader Shah about Delhi’s collapsing
of police custody in connec- Naresh Balyan was the re- law and order situation but in-
tion with an extortion case. sult of a fake case. stead of taking action on this,
Balyan was arrested by the Speaking to ANI, Kakkar Amit Shah planned an attack
Delhi Police Crime Branch said, “He (Naresh Balyan) on Arvind Kejriwal yesterday
on Saturday. has sent written complaints and then got our MLA ar-
“Delhi Police’s Crime 5 times. He has said he was rested today,” she said.
Branch has arrested Na- getting calls for extortion... Aam Aadmi Party MLA
AAP MLA Naresh Balyan being produced before Rouse Avenue
resh Balyan, MLA of the Court in connection with an extortion case, in New Delhi. ANI No action was taken on that, Naresh Balyan’s lawyer,
Delhi Legislative Assem- but he got arrested in a fake NC Sharma, stated today
bly, in connection with an ty (BJP), purportedly featur- by the Delhi Police against case.” that there are no grounds
extortion case. The arrest ing the AAP legislator from gangsters operating from She also accused Union for the AAP leader’s arrest.
followed the examination Uttam Nagar instructing abroad also aims to identify Home Minister Amit Shah of Sharma further expressed
of an audio clip featuring a gangster Kapil Sangwan, their local associates. The planning an attack on Delhi confidence in the legal sys-
conversation between the also known as Nandu. primary objective of organ- Chief Minister Arvind Kejri- tem, saying “We have faith
MLA and notorious gang- “In this case, there is an ised crime conducted from wal and getting MLA Naresh in the law” and announced
ster Kapil Sangwan alias audio recording of a con- abroad is financial gain,” Balyan arrested. plans to file for bail
Nandu,” the Delhi Police versation between Kapil the Deputy Commissioner
posted on X on Saturday. Sangwan alias Nandu and of Police (DCP) said. in extortion with the assis- Addressing a press confer- Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind
This development follows AAP MLA Naresh Balyan On Saturday, BJP leader tance of a gangster, claiming ence in the national capital, Kejriwal with Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and others pose for a selfie during his
the release of an audio clip available in the public do- Gaurav Bhatia alleged that that “gangsters are the big- Bhatia stated, “AAP has be- padyatra, at Kalkaji, in New Delhi. ANI
by the Bharatiya Janata Par- main. The ongoing action Naresh Balyan was involved gest supporters of AAP.” come a party of goons.

Case filed against accused for splashing liquid on Kejriwal BJP plans 1200
Purvanchal
Sisodia challenges ED
TdG NETWORK However, the act was foiled losing the Delhi elections for
meetings chargesheet in HC
New Delhi as the police staff, stationed the third time. Delhi people
nearby, apprehended Jha will take revenge for such TDG Network
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The Delhi Police have reg- immediately. cheap acts. Last time they
NEW DELHI
istered a case against the al- “The said attempt was got eight seats, this time
leged accused for splashing foiled and the person was Delhi people will give zero Ahead of Delhi assembly Former Delhi Deputy Chief
liquid on Aam Aadmi Party detained. The alleged per- seats to BJP,” she said. polls due early next year, Minister Manish Sisodia has
(AAP) national convener son is serving as a Bus Punjab Chief Minister BJP Purvanchal Morcha approached the Delhi High
Arvind Kejriwal during his Marshal at Khanpur Depot. Bhagwant Mann con- President Santosh Ojha said Court, challenging the trial
rally in South Delhi’s Great- Further examination of the demned the incident, calling that more than 1200 meet- court’s decision to take cog-
er Kailash area on Saturday, person is in progress to find it “shameful.” ings will be held in Delhi nizance of the Enforcement
according to the police. out the reasons behind this “The attack on Arvind Ke- under Purvanchal Samman Directorate’s chargesheet in
The alleged accused, iden- mar Jha. Proceedings under ongoing, and further details act,” the police said. jriwal in Delhi’s Greater Kai- Sammelan. “More than the Excise Policy case.
tified as Ashok Kumar Jha, section 126/169 of Bharatiya are expected to emerge. In a response to the inci- lash is very shameful. Ever 1200 meetings will be held Sisodia’s plea stated that
a bus marshal, was detained Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita As per the police report, dent, Delhi Chief Minister since Kejriwal ji has started in Delhi under Purvanchal the chargesheet was filed
by the Delhi police shortly (BNSS) have been initiated it was stated that the AAP Atishi claimed that the ac- asking BJP questions about Samman Sammelan. A without the necessary sanc- As a result, the plea seeks
after the incident. against Jha to prevent the Chief was shaking hands cused was a BJP worker. Delhi’s law and order and conference of two and a tion approval from the com- an order for the quash-
According to the police, a recurrence of such offences with the public when a “Today in broad daylight, people’s safety, BJP has half to three thousand petent authorities. ing and setting aside of all
glass and bottle of 500 ML, in the future. person namely Ashok Jha a BJP worker attacked Ar- been completely baffled. people will be held in each The plea filed stated that consequential proceedings,
filled with one-third water, Furthermore, the police attempted to throw “wa- vind Kejriwal ji. The BJP is This attack is the result of assembly. Mandal-level the allegations against the both preceding and subse-
were seized from Ashok Ku- said that the investigation is ter” on Arvind Kejriwal. feeling very nervous about that frenzy. workers will participate in petitioner, Manish Sisodia, quent to the order passed
these conferences and will relate to official acts carried in the case, as stated by the

Many things will unfold: BJP on AAP MLA arrest focus especially on their
booths. Out of 70 assem-
bly seats in Delhi, 40 are
out by him in the course of
his duties as a public ser-
vant.
petitioner, Manish Sisodia.
The hearing in the mat-
ter is scheduled to be held
TdG NETWORK “Delhi Police’s Crime ing gangster Kapil Sang- such that the number of It further stated that the on Monday by Delhi High
New Delhi Branch has arrested Na- wan, also known as Nandu. Purvanchal voters is high,” Enforcement Directorate, Court bench of Justice
resh Balyan, an MLA of the “In this case, there is an Ojha said. in this case, has filed the Manoj Kumar Ohri.
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Par-
He remarked that the ongoing probe Delhi Legislative Assem- audio recording of a con- He further said that apart impugned supplementary In August, the Supreme
ty (BJP) President Virendra into the alleged extortion case is likely bly, in connection with an versation between Kapil from the leadership of the prosecution complaint Court granted bail to former
Sachdeva stated on Sunday extortion case. The arrest Sangwan alias Nandu and state BJP, Union Ministers (chargesheet) without ob- Delhi Deputy Chief Minister
that the arrest of AAP MLA to reveal further developments. followed the examination AAP MLA Naresh Balyan will also attend more than taining prior sanction from Manish Sisodia in two cases
Naresh Balyan would ex- of an audio clip featuring a in the public domain. The 1500 meetings in the con- the competent authority. related to the alleged Delhi
pose more individuals as the conversation between the ongoing actions by the Del- stituency. During Sunday’s The plea contends that liquor policy scam.
investigation unfolds. progresses, many facts will Delhi’s Rouse Avenue MLA and notorious gang- hi Police against gangsters meeting, national minister the Special Court’s decision The court was hearing
He remarked that the on- emerge, and more people Court on Sunday remanded ster Kapil Sangwan alias operating from abroad and Delhi state co-in-charge to take cognizance of the pleas filed by Sisodia seek-
going probe into the alleged will be exposed,” the BJP Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Nandu,” the Delhi Police aim to identify their local Alka Gurjar while addressing chargesheet, without this ing bail in both cases lodged
extortion case is likely to re- leader told. MLA Naresh Balyan to two posted on X on Saturday. associates. The primary the workers said that Delhi is necessary sanction, con- by the Central Bureau of
veal further developments. “They [AAP leaders] have days of police custody in This development comes motive of organised crime very unhappy with the Aam tradicts established legal Investigation (CBI) and the
“...The accused MLA has been looting the public of connection with the extor- after the release of an audio conducted from abroad is Aadmi Party government precedents. As such, the Enforcement Directorate
been sent to two days of po- Delhi. The truth must come tion case. Balyan was ar- clip by the BJP, purportedly financial gain,” the Deputy and the people of Delhi want prosecution of the petitioner (ED), involving allegations
lice remand, and I believe to light at the earliest,” he rested by the Delhi Police featuring the AAP legislator Commissioner of Police freedom from this govern- without the required sanc- of money laundering and
that as the investigation added. Crime Branch on Saturday. from Uttam Nagar instruct- (DCP) stated. ment. tion is unlawful. corruption.
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new de l h i

fight for spirit of india: Priyanka Society at risk if TFR 3 girls die
mysteriously
Newly-elected MP alleges that BJP politicised the
Wayanad tragedy and withheld relief funds
below 2.1, says Bhagwat in Surat
TDG NETWORK
Surat
TDG NETWORK (population) science says
Nagpur
so,” Mr Bhagwat said. Three girls died under myste-
tdg network Priyanka’s Charge Expressing concern over de- India’s TFR has declined rious circumstances in the Sa-
Wayanad clining population growth, from 2.2 to 2 while the Con- chin Pali village area of Surat,

C
ongress MP Priyan- n Priyanka criticizes the BJP RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat traceptive Prevalence Rate officials said.
ka Gandhi Vadra on government for weakening on Sunday said India’s Total has increased from 54 per According to the Resident
Sunday launched a Fertility Rate (TFR), the av- cent to 67 per cent, accord- Medical Officer (RMO) of
people’s rights and prioritiz-
scathing attack against the erage number of children a ing to the National Family Surat Civil Hospital, Ketan
BJP-led Centre, saying that ing businessmen. woman gives birth to in her Health Survey data released Nayak, the incident occurred
today the fight is against n She recalls the devastation lifetime, should be at least 3, in 2021. on Saturday, and the exact
the force that is weakening of the Wayanad landslide well above the present one A total fertility rate of 2.1 cause of the children’s deaths
the rights of the people and and praises the community’s of 2.1. is considered as the replace- has not been determined yet.
handing over them to a few unity in helping victims. Speaking at the ‘Kathale ment rate, which is a crucial The deceased have been
“businessmen friends.” Ad- Kul (clan) Sammelan’ in cultures have already dis- factor in population growth. identified as Durga Kumari
n Priyanka promises to fight
dressing a meeting in Man- Nagpur, Mr Bhagwat also appeared due to this issue. It ensures the replacement (12), Amita Mahant (14) and
anthavady here, she said, for a better future and fre- highlighted the vital role of Thus, it is essential to main- of a woman and her partner Anita Kumari Mahant (8).
“We are fighting against a quently visit the region to Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra greets the families, and warned that tain a fertility rate above upon death with no over- Nayak stated that two of
force that is doing every- address local issues. supporters during a roadshow at Mananthavady in according to population 2.1,” Mr Bhagwat said, and all increase or decrease in the children were admitted
thing in its power to destroy Wayanad on Sunday. ANI science, if a society’s total emphasized that “kutumb” numbers. to a private hospital where
the institutions upon which fertility rate dips below 2.1, (family) is an integral part Latching on to Mr Bhag- they died, while one girl was
our country was built.” “To- tragedies. washed away. And yet in the added. it could face extinction. of society and every fam- wat’s remarks, AIMIM brought to the Civil Hospital
day we are fighting for the “And because of our pro- middle of this devastation, “I want each one of you “A declining population is ily serves as a vital building chief and Hyderabad MP in a very serious condition,
spirit of our nation, for the fessions, we go across India and the middle of the pain to know that you are my a serious concern. Demo- bloc. Asaduddin Owaisi said, but despite efforts, she could
soul of India.” The Congress when there are tragedies, we and suffering I saw with responsibility. That I take graphic studies suggest that “Our country’s population “PM Modi had earlier said not be saved.
general secretary further meet people.” “But seldom, own my eyes the humanity your love with complete se- when a society’s total fer- policy, formulated either in that Muslim women pro- “The relatives of the de-
said the fight was for the do I see the kind of pain and of all of you” You did not riousness and it is my duty tility rate falls below 2.1, it 1998 or 2002, clearly says duce more children.” He ceased children are stating
power and resources of this suffering that I saw when I ask religion, you did not ask to fight for you to give you a risks facing extinction. This that the total fertility rate also referred to PM Modi’s different incidents which
country to belong rightfully came here. Nature’s fury is caste, you just did whatever better future in the next five decline does not necessarily should not be below 2.1. remarks that if the Con- led to their death. Some are
to its people. concentrated in a small area. you could do to help those years and ahead,” she said require external threats; a Now when we say 2.1, it is gress comes to power, it will saying that it is due to the ice
Recalling the massive All the houses in that area who are suffering,” she said. adding that she came two society can gradually fade not feasible to have children redistribute gold, including cream that they ate while oth-
landslide that hit the hill were washed away, all the “The symbol of true val- days here to thank them all away on its own,” Mr Bhag- in fraction. So when we say ‘mangalsutras’, from moth- ers are mentioning a fire that
district on July 30, Priyan- families were washed away, ues that India stands for for the love and affection wat said. 2.1, this means it should be ers and daughters among broke there and the children
ka said she has seen many and all the livelihoods were lies here in Wayanad,” she they have given to her. “Many languages and more, at least three. The Muslims. inhaled the smoke.

Rs 48k-cr rice illegal exports via 'BJP not heeding to Bhagwat's mandir-masjid advice'
Kakinada port: AP minister TDG NETWORK
New Delhi
Pradesh’s Sambhal, where a
survey is being conducted at a
mosque to ascertain whether a
“A (court) judgment was giv-
en, which has opened a Pan-
dora’s box in the country. Now,
TDG NETWORK Congress president Mallikar- temple existed there years ago. surveys are being conducted
RANCHI jun Kharge accused the top The Congress president also everywhere, finding temples
BJP leadership on Sunday of gave a call to Dalits, minorities underneath mosques. Voices
Andhra Pradesh Minister N trying to divide the society and Other Backward Classes are growing in this regard. But
Manohar on Sunday alleged by holding surveys at every (OBC) to remain united as in 2023, RSS leader Mohan
that illegal rice exports worth mosque in the country and only then will they be able to Bhagwat had said ‘our aim was
Rs 48,537 crore, amounting to said by doing so, the saffron achieve their goals of protect- to construct a Ram temple and
over 1.3 crore MT, were routed party is disregarding the ad- ing the Constitution, democ- we should not find a Shivalay
through Kakinada Port under vice of Rashtriya Swayamse- racy and their rights. under every masjid’,” the Con-
the erstwhile YSRCP regime. vak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Addressing a big rally organised by a “We have to remain united at gress chief said.
Addressing a press confer- Bhagwat. all costs. Modiji is not leaving He said a law was enacted in
ence, the Minister for Civil Port alone, indicating the scale Manohar also claimed that Addressing a big rally organ-
federation of Dalits, minorities, tribals any stone unturned to harm 1991 to maintain the character
Supplies, Food and Consumer of the rice mafia. People need rice was illegally exported to ised by a federation of Dalits, and OBCs at the Ramlila Maidan here, this unity and trying to divide of religious places, and asked
Affairs, accused the YS Jagan to understand this,” Manohar African countries, with no minorities, tribals and OBCs the society and even castes,” he why is the BJP trying to violate
Mohan Reddy-led government said. other port exporting as much at the Ramlila Maidan here, Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra alleged. that.
of bringing infamy to the port,
located in Kakinada district,
According to the minister, a
network was formed stretching
rice as Kakinada Port.
Further, Manohar asserted
Kharge accused Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi of not let-
Modi of not letting people remain united Calling for unity among the
downtrodden, Kharge alleged
“We are all one and that is
what you want. Narendra
and turning it into a “smug- from Chittoor to Srikakulam to that the NDA government is ting people remain united or or safe by allowing such surveys. that Modi is against common Modi says ‘ek hai to safe hain’,
gling den”. profit from illegal rice exports, working to “dismantle the safe by allowing such surveys. people as he hates them, add- but they are not letting anyone
“In the past three fiscal years, which allegedly involved creat- rice mafia” and promised not He also asked whether tures, such as the Red fort, Taj ed by Muslims. ing that “our fight is against remain safe. The truth is that
Rs 48,537 crore worth of rice ing green channels to move the to spare any powerful figures Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahal, Qutub Minar or Char Kharge’s remarks came in that hatred and that is why you are the one who are divid-
was exported from Kakinada cereal to the port. behind it. leaders will demolish struc- Minar, which were construct- the wake of violence in Uttar political power is important”. ing us,” Kharge said.

Cyclone Fengal batters TN, leaves a trail of destruction

High tides at Scary visuals of flight Dams overflow
in Kanchipuram
Chennai beaches aborting landing Kanchipuram:
Continuous heavy
tdg network rainfall caused by
Chennai Cyclone Fengal has led
to overflowing dams in
Cyclone Fengal which
Kanchipuram, prompt-
crossed north Tamil Nadu
ing the IMD To issue
coasts and made landfall in
an orange alert for the
Puducherry on November
district on Sunday.In the
30 late night, the beaches
past 30 hours, 163 mil-
in Chennai witnessed high
limetres of rainfall has
tides and rough sea condi-
been recorded in the
tions. The weather forecast to issue a clarification and
tdg network Kanchipuram district.
issued by the Regional Me- and Elliot’s Beach. Due to Chennai stating that the crew exe-
teorological Centre (RMC) strong winds, the beach cuted a go-around following Puducherry:
predicted “isolated heavy sand came to the Patti- After a video of an IndiGo established safety protocols
to very heavy” rainfall in napakkam beach road due flight aborting its landing at on November 30.
highest rainfall
Chennai for Sunday. to high tide. The Greater the Chennai International The statement issued by the in 30 years
Rough sea conditions Chennai Corporation staff Airport amid the turbulent IndiGo Airline stated that the Chennai : Puducherry
A drone visual of the flood-affected area of Rainbow Nagar amid heavy rainfall triggered by
cyclone Fengal, in Puducherry. ANI were seen on the beach- cleared the sand from the weather ahead of Cyclone cockpit crew of flight 6E 683, CM on Sunday said that
es of Chennai including Pattinapakkam beach road Fengal’s landfall has gone operating from Mumbai to Puducherry received 50
TDG NETWORK
sumed past midnight but 120 km south-southwest of Marina, Pattinapakkam with the help of JCB. viral, promoting the airline Chennai on November 30, centimetres of rainfall
Chennai many flights saw cancella- Chennai," the weather office overnight that has led to

After making landfall near

tions and delays initially, of-
ficials said. However, later
said in a post on 'X.'
It is likely to move west- Army's heroic efforts TN gets year's rainfall flooding in the city.Res-
cue teams are working
Puducherry on November in the day, operations were wards very slowly and weak- to evacuate stranded
30, Cyclone Fengal weak-
ened on Sunday, but torren-
normal.
According to the latest up-
en gradually into a depres-
sion over north Tamil Nadu
in just 36 hours people, he said.

tial downpour under its in- date from the India Meteo- during the next 12 hours, it CM Stalin
fluence paralysed the union rological Department (IMD), added. tdg network
Vishakapatnam
inspects relief
territory, with the Army step- Cyclone Fengal has weak- Normal life was crippled in
ping in to evacuate stranded ened into a deep depression. Puducherry, as the union ter-
work
persons in inundated streets. "The Cyclonic Storm ritory received 46 cm rainfall, Cyclone Fengal has delivered Chennai : Amid
Old-timers recalled such a FENGAL (pronounced as bettering the previous best of the equivalent of a year’s rain- flooding and heavy
fury of nature was not wit- FEINJAL) over north coastal 21 cm recorded on October 31, fall in just 36 hours in some downpours caused by
nessed in this tiny UT for the Tamil Nadu & Puducherry 2004. parts of Tamil Nadu, with cer- Cyclonic Storm Fengal,
last three decades. remained practically sta- Cyclone Fengal triggered tain areas receiving around 56 Tamil Nadu Chief Minis-
Villupuram in neighbour- tionary during past 12 hours, heavy rainfall, leading to centimetres of rain, according ter MK Stalin on Sunday
ing Tamil Nadu also suffered weakened into a deep depres- inundation of all residential to Rajesh Lakhani, Tamil Na- visited the State Emer-
following heavy rains and sion and lay centered at 11.30 areas on the outskirts Of
tdg network
rescue operations on Sun- du’s Additional Chief Secre- ing damage. The Additional gency Operation Centre
inundation, with Chief Min- hours IST of today, the 1st De- boulevard limits. Trees were Puducherry day across several areas tary of Revenue and Disaster Chief Secretary noted that to inspect ongoing
ister M K Stalin terming the cember 2024 over the same uprooted at various places in the city. The rescue op- Management. 49 relief camps have been set relief efforts.He urged
rainfall in the district as 'un- region near latitude 12.0°N under the impact of the cy- Amid the flooding in many erations were conducted in Lakhani stated that as the up in the Viluppuram district the govt to dispatch a
precedented.' and longitude 79.8°E, close clonic storm. Power outage districts of Tamil Nadu and flood-hit areas in the Union cyclone has now crossed the alone.“Now that the cyclone central team to assess
Operations at the Chen- to Puducherry, about 30 was reported in most of the Puducherry caused due to Territory, including Krishna region, the government is has crossed, our focus has the situation.
nai airport, which had been km north of Cuddalore, 40 localities since 11 pm on Sat- Cyclone Fengal, the Indian Nagar, Kuber Nagar, and focusing on restoration ef- shifted to restoring the dam-
suspended on Saturday, re- km east of Villupuram and urday. Army conducted multiple Jiva Nagar. forts to address the result- age caused.
 the daily guardian review
monday | 02 dec ember 2024
new delhi nation 7
Markets await RBI policy amid GDP slowdown
The upcoming week brings the RBI MPC’s monetary policy review, where policymakers’ interpretation of the
GDP data and their stance on the rate trajectory will be crucial.
consecutive week of ad- start only next year,” said per cent.
TDG Network
NEW DELHI vances amid mixed cues. KEY POINTS With the rise in Shrikant Chouhan, Head The Sensex remains
“The upcoming week of Equity Research, at Kotak nearly 6,000 points below
inflation in recent
D
omestic stock indi- brings key data releases
n Markets eye RBI policy: Securities. its all-time high of 85,978
Sensex, and Nifty gained
ces are now await- and events. Participants months, the rate The next RBI monetary points.
ing RBI monetary will first react to the GDP 1% last week, focus shifts to policy review meeting is “Stability in the market
policy decisions, for fresh data released post-market RBI’s December 4–6 policy cut cycle is expected scheduled for December will depend on the steadi-
market cues, during the on Friday. The primary 4-6. Indian stocks have ness of the incoming eco-
week that starts Monday. focus will be on the RBI
meet for cues. to start only next been quite volatile for the nomic data next week.
n GDP hits 2-year low: Q2
India’s Gross Domestic MPC’s monetary policy re-
growth slows to 5.4%, miss-
year,” said Shrikant past few weeks. Recent While the market is likely
Product (GDP) witnessed a view, where policymakers’ bearish trends have been to witness some repercus-
setback, hitting 5.4 per cent interpretation of the GDP ing RBI’s 7% forecast, rais- Chouhan, Head of attributed to fund outflows, sions from the fall in Q2
which is the slowest growth data and their stance on ing economic concerns. Equity Research, at lower-than-expected Q2 FY25 GDP to 5.4 per cent.
in two years the rate trajectory will be n Data-driven market focus: earnings by India Inc., and On the other hand, inves-
Post weakness in recent crucial,” said Ajit Mishra Investors await RBI’s rate stance, auto sales, PMI, and other key indicators Kotak Securities. persistently high inflation. tors will be more inclined
weeks, the domestic stock - SVP, Research, Religare Sensex closed at 79,746.24 to act on the upcoming RBI
for direction.
markets staged some come- Broking Ltd completely shifted on the points, up 702.50 points, monetary policy. Though
back during the past week “Additionally, high-fre- n Volatility persists: Fund outflows, inflation, and weak Q2 earnings keep mar- domestic and global macro while Nifty closed at the consensus shows status
with most of the indices quency indicators such kets unstable. factors. The RBI MPC will 24,131.05 points, up 216.90 quo, the probability of a rate
posting weekly gains. The as auto and cement sales, be holding its meeting in points on Friday, ahead cut in February is high due
Sensex 30 and the Nifty 50 along with HSBC Manu- tion. Foreign inflows will Foreign portfolio inves- pace of sell-off slowed in the the first week of December of the GDP data which to the subdued growth in
indices gained 1 per cent facturing and Services PMI also remain in focus as a tors turned net sellers in second half of November. 2024. With the rise in infla- later showed India to have Q2,” said Vinod Nair, Head
during the week cumula- data, are expected to pro- major driver of sentiment,” India for the second straight “With results season be- tion in recent months, the grown by 5.4 per cent as of Research, Geojit Finan-
tively, marking the second vide further market direc- added Mishra. month in November, but the hind us, the focus has now rate cut cycle is expected to against RBI’s forecast of 7.0 cial Services.

Foreign exchange reserves decline Crisil anticipates India’s GDP growth to slow to 6.8% in 2024-25
for eighth consecutive week TDG NETWORK
NEW DELHI quarter, similarly lower
than RBI’s 7.1 per cent fore-
households.
“Easing inflation, along
TDG NETWORK largest component of forex With India logging disap- cast. with the onset of the fes-
NEW DELHI
reserves, stood at $566.791 pointing growth in the July- The best part is that agri- tive and wedding season, is
India’s foreign exchange billion. Gold reserves cur- September quarter, Crisil cultural growth has risen likely to buoy consumption
(forex) reserves slumped for rently amount to $67.573 bil- now expects GDP growth and is likely to increase growth in the second half of
an eighth consecutive week lion, according to RBI data. to slow to 6.8 per cent this further due to expectations this fiscal.”
to hit a multi-month low of Estimates suggest that financial year 2024-25. Last of a healthy kharif harvest Meanwhile, India’s retail
$656.582 billion in the week In 2023, India India’s foreign exchange year, India grew at 8.2 per on account of the monsoon inflation was at 6.21 per
that ended on November 22, reserves are now sufficient cent. being 8 per cent above the cent in October, breaching
data from the Reserve Bank added around to cover approximately one According to the rating Long Period Average at the the Reserve Bank of India’s
of India (RBI) showed. $58 billion to its year of projected imports. agency Crisil, the growth season’s end. Higher reser- 6 per cent upper tolerance
The forex reserves dropped In 2023, India added is weighed down by high The best part is that agricultural growth has voir levels also bode well for level. High food inflation in
by about $1.310 billion in the foreign exchange around $58 billion to its for- interest rates and low fiscal rabi output. October was mainly due to
reporting week. The reserves eign exchange reserves, con- impulse. risen and is likely to increase further due to “All this should provide a an increase in the inflation
reserves, contrasting
have been falling ever since trasting with a cumulative “Risks are tilted toward expectations of a healthy kharif harvest. fillip to agricultural incomes of vegetables, fruits, oils and
they touched an all-time with a cumulative decline of $1 billion in 2022. the downside given the and rural consumption,” fats.
high of $ 704.89 billion in Foreign exchange reserves, lacklustre second quarter ter, indicating the slowdown Implementation’s official Crisil noted. Food prices continue to
September. decline of $71 or FX reserves, are assets growth number,” said the in the second quarter could data showed on Friday. The Additionally, increased remain a pain point for the
The reserves have been held by a nation’s central Crisil report. be transitory. quarterly growth was quite kharif crop arrivals into the policymakers in India, who
declining likely due to RBI
billion in 2022. bank or monetary authority, However, certain high- The Indian economy grew lower than RBI’s forecast of market are likely to ease the wish to bring retail infla-
intervention aimed at pre- primarily in reserve curren- frequency indicators from by 5.4 per cent in real terms 7 per cent. pressure on food inflation, tion to 4 per cent on a sus-
venting a sharp depreciation economic activity from glob- cies such as the US Dollar, October such as automobile in the July-September quar- Last year same quarter, In- which has been elevated tainable basis. The RBI has
of the Rupee. A substantial al shocks. The latest RBI data with smaller portions in sales and export growth are ter of the current financial dia grew 8.1 per cent. for several months, erod- kept the repo rate elevated at
foreign exchange reserve showed that India’s foreign the Euro, Japanese Yen, and showing encouraging signs year 2024-25, the Ministry Indian economy grew 6.7 ing the purchasing power 6.5 per cent to keep inflation
buffer helps shield domestic currency assets (FCA), the Pound Sterling. of a revival in the third quar- of Statistics and Programme per cent in the April-June of both rural and urban contained.

Foreign portfolio investors turn net sellers in Nov but pace slows Overall coal production hits 90.62 million
TDG NETWORK
month. tonnes in November 2024: Coal Ministry
NEW DELHI V K Vijayakumar, Chief V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment
Investment Strategist, TDG NETWORK Cumulatively, coal produc- 2023, marking an impres-
Foreign portfolio investors Geojit Financial Services, Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, NEW DELHI
tion for FY 2024-25 up to sive growth of 25.73 per cent.
(FPIs) have turned net sell- said, “It appears that they said, “It appears that they are likely India’s overall coal produc- November 2024 reached Cumulatively, coal dis-
ers in Indian stock markets are likely to turn out con- tion reached 90.62 million 628.03 MT, compared to patches for FY 2024-25 up
for the second straight sistent buyers only when to turn out consistent buyers only tonnes (MT) (Provisional) 591.32 MT during the same to November 2024 rose to
month in November. the market corrects further in November this year, com- period in FY 2023-24, re- 657.75 MT, compared to
They were net buyers in and valuations become at-
when the market corrects further and pared to 84.52 MT in the flecting a growth of 6.21 per 623.78 MT during the same
the past four months on a tractive.” V K Vijayakumar, Chief valuations become attractive.” same month last year, mark- cent. period in the previous fiscal
trot through September. In June, July, August, and Investment Strategist, Geojit ing a 7.20 per cent growth, Additionally, Coal dis- year, recording a growth of
Data made available by September, they bought Financial Services in the post-GDP data re- Interestingly, at a time the Ministry of Coal said in patches in November 2024 5.45 per cent.
National Securities Deposi- stocks worth Rs 26,565 foreign financial assets. lease presser said FPI has when overseas investors a release on Sunday. showed steady improve- These figures are provi-
tory Limited showed that crore, Rs 32,365 crore, Rs The benchmark Sensex turned net buyers again were net sellers in Indian The ministry said that the ment, reaching 85.22 MT, sional, as the the release.
FPIs had sold stocks worth 7,320 crore, and Rs 57,724 remains nearly 6,000 since November 21. equities, domestic institu- coal production from cap- up from 82.07 MT in No- On November 12, the min-
Rs 21,612 crore in Novem- crore, respectively. points below its all-time “FPI became net sellers tional investors stayed net tive and other entities has vember 2023, reflecting istry stated that the Coal
ber. In October, they sold FPIs had fuelled the bull high of 85,978 points. in Oct and Nov amid ongo- buyers, largely making up shown significant prog- a growth of 3.85 per cent. imports for blending pur-
Rs 94,017 crore. run in the stock market, The pace of FPI sell-offs ing geopolitical tensions for the outflows by foreign ress, reaching 17.13 MT in Dispatches from captive and poses decreased to 9.79 MT
Important to mention is barring the latest slump. in the past few sessions and support measures by investors. They accumulat- November 2024, up from other entities experienced compared to last year which
that the total stocks they As per definition, Foreign has however slowed down. China,” Nageswaran said ed stocks worth thousands 12.44 MT in November a sharp increase, rising to was 10.70 MT indicating a
sold in India in October Portfolio Investment (FPI) Chief Economic Adviser in his presentation on Fri- of crores more than, data 2023, marking an impres- 16.58 MT in November 2024 decline of 8.5 per cent dur-
were the highest ever in a involves an investor buying V Anantha Nageswaran day evening. showed. sive growth of 37.69 per cent. from 13.19 MT in November ing the same period.

MoS Dr Jitendra Singh calls DoPPW’s Digital Life Certificate Campaign

3.0 generates 1.30 cr certificates
for startup-industry synergy TDG NETWORK
NEW DELHI
bodies.
The campaign’s geo-
TdG NETWORK graphical reach was vast,
GUWAHATI The Department of Pen- with Maharashtra, Tamil
sions and Pensioners’ Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and
Addressing the Round Welfare (DoPPW) has con- West Bengal emerging as
Table of Institutional lead- cluded its Digital Life Cer- key contributors, process-
ers from across the country tificate (DLC) Campaign ing over 20 lakh, 13 lakh,
on the sidelines of the India 3.0, which was aimed at 11 lakh, and 10 lakh DLCs,
International Science Festi- simplifying life certificate the previous DLC 2.0 cam- Collaboration with 19 respectively.
val (IISF) 2024, Union Min- coming a developed nation. an exclusive Indian cock- submissions for pension- paign. banks, India Post Pay- Notably, the Defense
ister of State (Independent Dr Jitendra Singh called tail that sets us apart on the ers, particularly super se- The ministry further said ments Bank (IPPB), and Ministry processed 25
Charge) for Science and for a strategic, collabora- global stage,” he said. nior citizens, the Ministry that the face authentication other key departments fa- lakh DLCs, serving retired
Technology; Earth Scienc- tive approach involving The Minister praised of Personnel, Public Griev- technology proved particu- cilitated nationwide cover- armed forces personnel,
es and Minister of State for academia, research institu- the National Research ances and Pensions said in larly beneficial for elderly age. while the Central Civil
PMO, Department of Atom- tions, and industry to tap Foundation as a major a release on Sunday. pensioners with faded fin- Over 1845 camps were set Ministry and Railways also
ic Energy, Department of into India’s potential and step forward, noting its The campaign saw about gerprints, differently-abled up across more than 800 made significant contribu-
Space, Personnel, Public push forward with ground- potential to foster deeper 1.30 crore DLCs generated, individuals, and those re- cities and districts, and tions.
Grievances and Pensions, breaking progress. cooperation between pub- making it the largest-ever siding in remote areas. 1.8 lakh postmen were de- The campaign saw active
Dr Jitendra Singh called for Dr Jitendra Singh empha- lic and private sectors, initiative aimed at improv- Additionally, more than ployed to assist pensioners media outreach through
strong StartUp-Industry In an inspiring address at sized the need to harness both domestically and in- ing the welfare of pension- 8 lakh DLCs were submit- on the ground. DD News, AIR, SANSAD
linkage as the key to In- the Round Table, the Min- India’s exclusive assets, ternationally. Drawing on ers in India, the ministry ted by pensioners aged 80 As per the ministry re- TV, PIB, and PTI, reach-
dia’s sustainable economic ister emphasised the com- including its rich tradi- examples from the biotech added. and above, showcasing the lease, the campaign’s suc- ing over 122 million people
growth. plete synergy of Research, tional knowledge coupled and space sectors, he called A key highlight of the campaign’s focus on elderly cess can be attributed to nationwide. Extensive pub-
The Round Table was at- Academia, StartUps and with cutting-edge technol- for increased global part- campaign was the innova- citizens. the extensive support from licity, including TV discus-
tended by heads of all the Industry to achieve the op- ogy, which together offer a nerships that would bring tive use of Face Authenti- The DLC Campaign 3.0 various stakeholders, in- sions, radio broadcasts,
important R&D institutes timum goals. He underlined unique edge. in international expertise cation Technology, which prioritised inclusion, with cluding pensioner welfare and social media cam-
and vice Chancellors of Uni- the pivotal role of science “When you combine our and industry leaders to accounted for over 39 lakh a special focus on under- associations, pension dis- paigns, played a vital role in
versities and later joined by and innovation in driving traditional knowledge with amplify India’s scientific DLCs (more than 30 per served populations, ensur- bursing banks, the Min- raising awareness and en-
Industry leaders as well. India’s journey towards be- modern science, you create endeavours. cent of the total), marking ing no pensioner was left istry of Railways, UIDAI, suring broad participation
a 200-fold increase from behind. and other government from pensioners, it added.
8 comment & analysis the daily guardian review
monday | 02 dec ember 2024
new delhi

Hundreds of looted weapons in perspective

Kharge needs the

the hands of jihadists in B’desh the removal of Prime Min- the United States, the Euro- rayyai” meaning, those are believed to be intended Hasina’s government,
Kamaraj plan’s
new version
ister Sheikh Hasina and pean Union, and the United who follow the strict rule of for use against Hindus and Hindus in Bangladesh have The Congress Working Committee on Friday may have
seize of power by Muham- Kingdom. Under the guise Sharia in the lives and con- other minority groups. faced relentless persecu- had a four and a half hour long meeting, but issues
mad Yunus and his cronies, of religious duties, they sider Rashid Ahmad Lud- tion, with attacks on their which have been holding the party back, continue to
the country has seen an perpetuate jihadist indoc- hianvi as their philosopher. Crackdown on homes, businesses, and remain. Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge was harsh
alarming rise in Islamist trination, contributing to There are over two dozen ISKCON and Hindu places of worship. These on State leaders and wanted to know till when would
extremism, with jihadist the alarming rise of radical of “Khadim” employed only leaders incidents have gone largely they remain dependent on the national leadership.
flags being openly waved Islam globally. to take care of the “outside The revolutionary Islamist unreported by internation- There were many other points that were raised by him.
and radical slogans inciting Another significant ji- students”. It is alleged that regime in Bangladesh has al media, and prominent However, the entire exercise and the speeches on the oc-
violence against Hindus, hadist hub is the ‘Jamia a large number of students intensified its crackdown rights organizations like casion were nothing more than performa action, since
members of ISKCON, and Rashidia Quranic Madra- of this madrassa are sent on Hindu leaders and or- Amnesty International and nothing can change in the party, unless the High Com-
so-called “Indian agents”. sa’ in Feni district in Ban- to Afghanistan and Paki- ganizations. In November Human Rights Watch have mand becomes conscious of the ground realities, and
Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury
gladesh. Founded in 1994 stan under the guise of 2024, leader of the ‘Sam- remained silent, allegedly goes in for a complete overhaul. What Kharge needs to

O
n March 25, 1971, A reign of terror by Mufti Shahidullah, a the members of Tablighi milito Sanatan Jagran Jote’, due to Yunus’s influence understand is that a ``Kamaraj type plan’’ was needed
Pakistani oc- against Hindus disciple of the late Rashid Jamaat. Chinmoy Krishna Maharaj and connections with the for the resuscitation of the party and the entire office
cupation forces Since late July 2024, Hin- Ahmad Ludhianvi, this Apart from regular stu- and several Hindu activists Biden administration. bearers of the AICC including those of the CWC and
launched ‘Operation dus in Bangladesh have madrassa has close ties to dents, there are special were arrested on dubious The international other bodies need to resign immediately, allowing the
Searchlight’, unleashing endured horrific atrocities, global terror networks like arrangements for ‘Kulliat charges of sedition. They community’s apathy has High Command to re-structure the organization. The
unprecedented cruelty including mass killings, al-Qaeda and ISIS. Rashid Sharayyai’ and religious were accused of “disre- emboldened extremist weak link in the party is its organization and in order to
on independence-seeking rapes of women and girls Ahmad Ludhianvi, a radi- education of the local com- specting” Bangladesh’s forces, leaving religious take on the BJP, head on, greater emphasis needs to be
Bengalis in what was then (including minors), and cal Pakistani cleric, was a mon people for those edu- national flag by waving a minorities in Bangladesh laid on revamping the party. Kharge has been function-
East Pakistan. Thousands widespread looting. Hin- staunch Taliban supporter cated in general education. saffron flag over it, despite vulnerable to unchecked ing under many limitations, but he should have been
of Hindus were brutally du homes, businesses, and and reportedly had direct The institution has 140 evidence showing that the violence. The arrest of aware that there were almost 90 functionaries who at-
murdered, Hindu women temples have been system- communication with Osa- teachers and 21 Khadim flag in question bore Islam- Hindu leaders, combined tended the crucial CWC meeting to go into the defeat
and girls were subjected atically targeted in arson ma bin Laden. and employees. ic symbols, not the national with the rise of Islamist of the party in both Haryana and Maharashtra, but
to rape, and Hindu homes attacks which have been It is further learnt Rashid Journalists, right activ- emblem. groups, underscores a the State presidents and CLP leaders of the two prov-
were set ablaze. For the perpetrated by Islamist, ji- Ahmad Ludhianvi was also ists and even members of The arrest of Chinmoy deeper crisis of governance inces, who could have provided some insights were not
Pakistani military, this hadists and Hindu-haters. a prominent supporter of the diplomatic missions Maharaj has sparked wide- and religious tolerance in amongst the invitees. Therefore, one needs to ask as
massacre of unarmed ci- This unfolding genocide the Afghan Taliban, and are not allowed within the spread protests among the country. to what kind of exercise was being carried out when
vilians - primarily Hindus appears to mirror Adolf after he returned with “ex- compound of this jihad fac- Hindus, with thousands The escalating violence leaders who should have been held accountable were
- was a grim celebration, as Hitler’s “Final Solution”, as tremely positive impres- tory. chanting “Jai Shri Ram” and systematic persecu- amongst the attendees and those who worked on the
policymakers in Rawalpin- the revolutionary Islamist sions” from Afghanistan and attempting to block tion of Hindus and other ground were absent.
di labeled the Bengali liber- regime under Muhammad and wrote a book as ad- Escalating vio- the prison van transport- minorities in Bangladesh The problem with the Congress is not so much with its
ation movement a “Hindu Yunus pursues the danger- vice for the Talibans, titled lence and weapon ing him. In response, Is- demand immediate and State leadership, which still has mass leaders, but with
uprising”. Throughout ous agenda of transforming ‘Obedience to the Amir’ stockpiles lamist groups attacked the decisive international in- the High Command, which needs to prove itself at some
the nine-month-long war Bangladesh into a Hindu- and composed in 1998 or The situation in Bangla- demonstrators, resulting tervention. This crisis is time on the national level and in a Parliamentary elec-
for Bangladesh’s indepen- free, Taliban-style state. 1999, Mullah Omar was so desh worsened follow- in the brutal murder of not merely a regional is- tion. If the Congress has been outsmarted by the BJP in
dence, Arab nations, in- Such a transformation impressed that he distrib- ing a violent jailbreak in Assistant Public Prosecu- sue but a global challenge the last three Lok Sabha polls, it is largely because the
cluding Palestinian leader would not only make Ban- uted Pashto and Dari ver- Narsingdi District on July tor Saiful Islam. This has to the principles of human mass connect of its central leadership is inadequate. In
Yasser Arafat, framed the gladesh a hotbed of radi- sions of it to the visitors, 19, 2024. Armed assailants further escalated tensions, rights and religious free- Karnataka, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh where
conflict as a “war between cal Islamic terrorism but saying it perfectly repre- attacked the prison, free- with extremist factions la- dom. If the world continues it won the Assembly elections, it was because of the
Muslims and Hindus”. also pose a severe security sented the Talibans’ ideol- ing 909 inmates, includ- beling ISKCON a “terror- to remain silent, the forces regional leadership represented by Siddaramaiah, Re-
Fifty-three years after threat to neighboring India ogy, while Barnett Rubin ing jihadists from groups ist organization” and call- of extremism will grow vanth Reddy and Sukwinder Singh Suku respectively.
gaining independence, and the broader region. states that this “manual like Jamaatul Mujahideen ing for the arrest of Hindu bolder, plunging the region In the entire North India, the only mass leader, the
Bangladesh finds itself on how to run a militant Bangladesh ( JMB) and protesters. into deeper instability. It is party has at present is Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who
under siege by Islamists, Madrassas: Breed- organization” helped the Ansar Al Islam. They also Extremists have taken to imperative for the interna- unfortunately ended up on the losing side, despite the
jihadists, and anti-Hindu ing grounds for Taliban “devise an or- looted 85 firearms, includ- social media, urging fel- tional community, includ- fact that in Haryana alone, the Congress has managed
forces. These groups are jihadists ganizational model that ing automatic rifles and low Muslims to “sharpen ing governments, rights to increase its voting percentage manifolds since 2019,
evidently supported by In Bangladesh, madrassas suppressed tribalism and over 8,150 rounds of am- knives” for slaughtering organizations, and global a feat not accomplished anywhere else.
international actors, in- have become notorious patronage network more munition. Similar incidents ISKCON members. leaders, to act swiftly and The reason for the BJP doing so well is because it is
cluding notorious figures for nurturing jihadists. effectively than any other occurred in prisons across Hindus in Chittagong city, resolutely to protect the in places where the Saffron Brigade is pitted directly
such as Joe Biden, Barack The Hathazari Madrassa organization in Afghani- the country, with hundreds in particular, are enduring lives and dignity of vulner- against the Congress, it has a very high scoring rate
Obama, Bill and Hillary in Chittagong is a strong- stan”. of prisoners escaping and an unbearable ordeal, rem- able communities. Failure nationally. Even in Maharashtra, the BJP’s impressive
Clinton, George Soros, and hold of Hefazat-e-Islam, a The Feni madrassa hous- large quantities of weap- iniscent of the atrocities to address this crisis now tally is because the Congress collapsed, either because
Pakistan’s Inter-Services pro-Caliphate group that es over 7,000 students and ons falling into the hands perpetrated by Pakistani will leave a legacy of injus- of wrong selection of nominees, or on account of flawed
Intelligence (ISI). This re- produces thousands of ji- more than 300 teachers, of militant groups. occupation forces and their tice and suffering that fu- surveys or due to the lack of organizational structure.
surgence is bolstered by the hadists annually. Despite many of whom are alleg- Additionally, more than local collaborators on the ture generations will hold Kharge has referred to State leaders dependance on
influence of Nobel laureate the lack of transparency edly linked to extremist 400 police stations were night of March 25, 1971. Un- us accountable for. The National leadership but forgot to mention why no
and Trump-hater Muham- around its funding, it is activities. Despite its mas- looted, yielding thousands less these acts of violence time to act is now. restraint was used on those who were openly giving
mad Yunus and his allies, widely believed that much sive operational costs—ex- of firearms, ammunition, are halted by the state, interviews to hostile channels when the Haryana poll
including the Bangladesh of its financial support ceeding US$200,000 per and bulletproof jackets hundreds of thousands of Salah Uddin Shoaib Choud- was on and virtually acting as BJP’s sleeper cells de-
Nationalist Party (BNP), comes from Afro-Arab month - there is no visible now in the possession of Hindus risk being slaugh- hury is an internationally ac- spite holding positions in the AICC. This practice of
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), He- sources, particularly Qatar. source of income, raising jihadist outfits. Reports tered, and Hindu women claimed multi-award-winning encouraging some state leaders to unnecessarily cre-
fazat-e-Islam (HeI), Hizb Graduates from Hathazari concerns about illicit fund- also indicate that a sig- face the threat of physical journalist, writer, research- ate obstacles before those with potential, has to stop.
ut-Tahrir (HuT), and An- Madrassa often find em- ing channels. nificant cache of weapons, assault and rape. scholar, and Editor, Blitz. He These obstructionists have the patronage of key party
sar Al Islam, a local affili- ployment as imams, mu- In addition to regular including AK-47 rifles, has regularly writes for local and functionaries and that is the reason why they indulge
ate of Al Qaeda and several ezzins, and religious teach- students, this madrassa entered Bangladesh via the A humanitarian international newspapers. in negative activity. The High Command is also slow in
thuggish gangs comprising ers, not only in Bangladesh also has “special arrange- Myanmar border since Au- crisis ignored Follow him on X @Salah_ taking decisions and this has to change. Why has there
Islamists and leftists. Since but also in countries like ments” for “Kulliat Sha- gust 2024. These weapons Since the fall of Sheikh Shoaib been no announcement regarding the CLP leader in
Haryana when the results were declared almost two

Soaring costs of legal education

months ago. Who is to blame for this?
The policy of functioning through factions may have
worked during Indira Gandhi’s tenure because she was
a very tall leader with huge mass connect and could
NLSIU. Given the NLU Rs 10 lakh, according to a tinue to sustain the social text of globalisation, the afford this kind of politics. Times have changed and
model’s success, numerous poll done by IDIA among segregation based on finan- law has been called upon so has the party. The AICC has so many office bearers,

opinion additional NLUs have been

founded, bringing the total
number of NLUs in India
first-year students at nine
NLUs. Most of the students
(almost 31%) came from
cial position.

Societal
to fulfil specific obligations
to society, and solicitors are
expected to be the change
many of whom, it is often stated in a lighter vein, do not
even recognize each other. Where is the need to have
such a top heavy party structure with non-performing
to 26. The goal of the NLU homes where someone was Responsibility agents and engineers of so- or under-performing office-bearers. The same goes for
Ayushi Raghuvanshi model is to provide a legal employed by the govern- Plato’s statement, “We need ciety. When the law is used the CWC and the Election Committee which continue
education framework that ment, with 12 percent in the to educate and retrain the for social engineering, it is a to be run because of patronage and not due to the ability
is thought to be adequate civil service and 19 percent best lawyers to get the na- tool for social design. of members. The Congress needs younger and more ef-
for developing profession- in other government jobs. tion to the zenith of greatest fective people to be entrusted with responsibility while
als who can adapt to the Business (22%), health/en- administration of justice,” Opinion ensuring that those amongst the seniors who matter,
Around the world, law from nationally renowned changing needs of the legal gineering (20%), and edu- has greater resonance in The Bar Council of India, continue to be accorded respect and status. Kharge
schools serve as the gate- institutions? As much as industry both domestically cation (12%) were the other modern-day India. It is State Bar Councils, the has been functioning as the party Chief for quite some
keepers for the legal pro- feasible, the study of law and abroad. The NLUs have top categories. the social duty of the legal University Grants Com- time now, but needs to also answer why he has not been
fession. One of the things should be encouraged with- drawn criticism for fos- Students from low-income profession to enlighten so- mission, and the Union and able to appoint a political secretary who can give him a
contributing to the prob- out unjustified interference. tering privilege and being families are unable to pay ciety by their actions and State governments are all better overview of politics, particularly of North India.
lem in legal education is the Unfortunately, not every- inaccessible to the masses. for their legal education, conduct. The “Rule of law,” accountable for raising the Why is it that overriding powers are enjoyed by some
skyrocketing cost of tuition one has access to high-qual- The Ministry of Statistics unless they take out student which is the cornerstone of bar for legal education in like KC Venugopal and a handful of left oriented ad-
at law schools in several na- ity legal education in India’s and Program Implementa- loans. Low-income students modern democracy, is mea- India. These organisations visers, who are unable to understand the ideology and
tions, including India. As a law schools. Law schools tion projected India’s per are under-represented in sured by the standards of must work together and history of the Congress.
fundamental component of worldwide have surmised capita income in 2024 to be the legal education field. legal education. consider offering all avail- Why are not those who have fought elections and won
the social structure, a coun- that reform is necessary in Rs 1,84,000. For NLUs, the Every prospective law stu- The “broader social role” able resources, both hu- and have ample experience entrusted with the task of
try’s legal system reflects the field of legal education average annual tuition fee dent aspires to attend one of the NLUs is called into man and financial, to guar- handling the communication department. And why
the political, cultural, so- due to the crises caused is more than Rs 2,00,000; of the top legal education doubt by the exorbitant antee that everyone has is the party reluctant to constitute the Parliamentary
cial, and economic aspects by the skyrocketing cost the highest is Rs 3,75,500 institutions. The most dis- price structure. Students access to legal education. Board, which would then be the supreme body to take
of its society. “Law is what of legal education and the for NLSIU, Bangalore. This couraging issue that pre- are taught how to live in A society’s cultural, social, the final decisions. There has to be room for changing
the lawyers are, and the law deteriorating employment cost does not include the vents worthy students from social order through edu- political, and economic the way the Congress has been functioning and the old
and lawyers are what the prospects. costs of housing, food, se- being accepted into an NLU cational institutions. Legal characteristics are reflected models of working need to have a re-look since the time
law schools make them,” is curity deposits or miscel- is the financial load they education is regarded as “a in its legal system, which has changed and also the personalities. The Congress
a concise way to describe National law laneous feed that students would have to bear. Legal means of social regulation” together make up its so- has to review its strategies and involve those who un-
how legal education con- Schools and finan- must pay. education at NLUs is only and “a tool for social trans- cial structure. Since legal derstand ground politics, and not foist leaders, as gen-
tributes to the development cial restraint More than half of the first- available to those who can formation.” There has been education would reflect the eral secretaries in-charge, who do not understand the
of the legal system. Through the National Law year students at the top five pay it. This begs the impor- discussion on how globali- socioeconomic structure dynamics of those places. The Kamaraj type plan is the
Do a select few who can School of India University National Law Institutes tant question of whether sation affects underprivi- of the country, it is essen- only alternative at present.
afford it have the luxury of Act, the state of Karnata- (NLUs) came from wealthy the present financial strain leged groups and whether tial that all facets of society Pankaj Vohra
receiving legal education ka created the first NLU, families making at least on students will likely con- it is inclusive. In the con- have access to it.

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new de l h i historically speaking 9

India-B’Desh
persistent shared
struggles
Sharing rivers has been a long-standing issue.
While the Ganges treaty succeeded, Teesta remains
unresolved. Border cooperation continues improving. The Teesta water-sharing agreement, proposed in 2011 during the UPA II
government, remains stalled due to West Bengal's objections. File photo

Indian troops hailed as liberators as they enter Dhaka, East Pakistan, during India and Pakistan's third major conflict. File photo The Pakistani Instrument of Surrender. File photo

B
angladesh's journey jibur Rahman, became the ficial commencement of the in India-Bangladesh rela- India and Bangladesh.
to independence is a principal political force ad- Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. tions. Bangladesh stands Initiatives such as the cele-
compelling narrative vocating for East Pakistani The Indian Armed Forces as India's largest trading bration of 'Maitree Diwas'
of cultural identity, political rights. In 1970, the Awami launched coordinated op- partner in South Asia, with (Friendship Day) and the
struggle, and resilience. The League won a landslide vic- erations on both the East- bilateral trade reaching ap- facilitation of cross-border
nation's path to sovereignty tory in Pakistan's general ern and Western fronts. In proximately $10 billion in cultural exchanges have
was shaped by a series of elections, securing the ma- the Eastern theatre, Indian recent years. India's exports strengthened people-to-
pivotal events, culminating jority of seats. However, the forces, alongside the Mukti to Bangladesh include es- people ties. Visa liberal-
in its emergence as an inde- central government hesitat- Bahini, executed a rapid and sential commodities such as ization measures and the
pendent country in 1971. ed to transfer power, leading effective campaign, leading cotton, machinery, and food introduction of bus and
to widespread protests and to the surrender of Pakistani products, while Bangladesh train services, such as the
Partition of civil disobedience in East forces in Dhaka on Decem- exports garments, textiles, Kolkata-Dhaka Maitree
British India (1947) Pakistan. ber 16, 1971. This victory and seafood to India. Both Express, have enhanced
In 1947, the British Indian culminated in the creation nations have also signed connectivity and interper-
Empire was divided into two The Liberation of Bangladesh as an inde- agreements to enhance sonal relationships.
independent dominions: In- War (1971) pendent nation. connectivity and trade fa- In recent years, both
dia and Pakistan. Pakistan On March 26, 1971, follow- cilitation, including the use countries have focused on
was uniquely bifurcated into ing a brutal military crack- Post-war of Chattogram and Mongla enhancing connectivity
West Pakistan (present-day down by Pakistani forces assistance ports for the movement of and infrastructure devel-
Pakistan) and East Pakistan in East Pakistan, Sheikh Following the war, India goods to and from India. opment. Projects like the
(now Bangladesh), separated Mujibur Rahman declared The two Prime Ministers: Indira Gandhi of India and Sheikh Ziaur Rahman. File photo played a significant role in India-Bangladesh Friend-
by approximately 1,600 ki- Bangladesh's independence. Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh. File photo the reconstruction and re- Security ship Pipeline aim to boost
lometres of Indian territory. This proclamation ignited and direct military inter- The conflict led to a mas- the Bengali liberation forces, habilitation of Bangladesh. cooperation energy cooperation. Ad-
This division was primarily the Bangladesh Liberation vention. This multifaceted sive influx of refugees into by providing training, arms, Efforts included repatria- Security collaboration ditionally, Bangladesh's
based on religious demo- War, a nine-month-long involvement was instru- India, with estimates of and strategic guidance. The tion of refugees, rebuilding has been a cornerstone of support for India in re-
graphics, with Pakistan conflict characterized by mental in the emergence of around 10 million people Indian military established infrastructure, and provid- the bilateral relationship, gional and international
envisioned as a homeland significant human suffer- Bangladesh as an indepen- seeking shelter in the bor- training camps and facili- ing economic assistance to particularly in combating forums reflects a deepen-
for Muslims. However, sig- ing and displacement. The dent nation. dering states, particularly tated the organization of stabilize the newly formed terrorism and insurgency. ing strategic partnership.
nificant cultural, linguistic, Mukti Bahini (Liberation As the crisis in East Paki- West Bengal, Tripura, As- guerrilla warfare tactics, nation. India's support dur- Bangladesh has taken sig- However, issues such as
and economic disparities ex- Army), comprising Ben- stan escalated, India, under sam, and Meghalaya. India enhancing the operational ing this transitional period nificant measures against the National Register of
isted between the two wings gali military personnel and Prime Minister Indira Gan- provided extensive humani- effectiveness of the Mukti was crucial in helping Ban- insurgent groups operating Citizens (NRC) and the
of Pakistan. civilians, waged guerrilla dhi's leadership, undertook tarian aid, establishing refu- Bahini against Pakistani gladesh establish its sov- along the India-Bangladesh Citizenship Amendment
The people of East Paki- warfare against Pakistani extensive diplomatic initia- gee camps and mobilizing forces. This collaboration ereignty and governance border, contributing to re- Act (CAA) in India have
stan were predominantly forces. India's intervention tives to garner international resources to support the intensified the insurgency structures. gional stability. Joint military caused concerns in Ban-
Bengali-speaking, with a in December 1971, in sup- support for the Bengali cause. displaced populations. This efforts within East Pakistan, Since Bangladesh's inde- exercises, intelligence shar- gladesh, necessitating dip-
rich cultural heritage dis- port of the Bengali liberation Gandhi engaged with global refugee crisis placed a sig- destabilizing Pakistani mili- pendence in 1971, India and ing, and coordinated border lomatic engagement to ad-
tinct from the Urdu-speak- movement, was a decisive leaders and addressed inter- nificant economic and social tary operations. Bangladesh have cultivated management have further dress apprehensions.
ing West Pakistanis. Ten- factor leading to the sur- national forums to highlight strain on India, influencing The situation reached a multifaceted relationship strengthened security ties.
sions escalated when the render of Pakistani forces on the humanitarian crisis and its decision to take a more a critical juncture when characterized by coopera- Challenges and
central government, domi- December 16, 1971, marking the need for intervention. active role in the conflict. the Pakistani Air Force tion, occasional tensions, Water sharing the way forward
nated by West Pakistan, at- the birth of Bangladesh as an These efforts aimed to build l au n ch e d p r e e mp t ive and evolving dynamics. This and border Despite significant prog-
tempted to impose Urdu as independent nation. a global consensus against Military support strikes on Indian airbases partnership encompasses management ress, challenges persist
the sole national language. the oppressive actions of the and training on December 3, 1971. In political, economic, cultur- The sharing of transboundary in India-Bangladesh rela-
This move marginalized the Post-independence Pakistani military in East India extended substantial response, India declared a al, and security dimensions, rivers has been a longstand- tions. Unresolved water-
Bengali language and ignit- challenges Pakistan. support to the Mukti Bahini, state of war, marking the of- reflecting the shared history ing issue between the two sharing disputes, border
ed the Language Movement The nascent state faced im- and geographical proximity countries. The Ganges Water management issues, and
in the early 1950s, marked mense challenges, includ- of the two nations. Treaty of 1996 exemplifies trade imbalances require
by protests and civil unrest ing rebuilding a war-torn In the immediate after- successful cooperation in this continuous dialogue and
in East Pakistan. economy, resettling millions math of Bangladesh's libera- area. However, the Teesta Riv- cooperation. Both nations
East Pakistanis felt po- of refugees, and establish- tion, India and Bangladesh er water-sharing agreement must work towards equi-
litically underrepresented ing political stability. Under enjoyed a period of strong remains unresolved, posing table solutions, leveraging
and economically exploit- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's bilateral ties, underscored challenges to bilateral rela- their shared history and
ed. Despite contributing a leadership, Bangladesh ad- by cooperation and support. tions. Border management cultural ties to build a re-
significant portion of Paki- opted a secular and social- However, the subsequent has also been a focal point, silient and forward-looking
stan's export revenues, East ist-oriented constitution in decades witnessed fluctua- with both nations working partnership.
Pakistan received a dispro- 1972. However, the country tions influenced by domes- towards resolving disputes In conclusion, India and
portionately small share of experienced political turbu- tic political changes and and enhancing cooperation Bangladesh have traversed
government investments lence, including coups and regional dynamics. The re- through mechanisms like a complex yet collaborative
and development projects. periods of military rule, be- turn to power of Prime Min- the Joint Boundary Working path since 1971. Their rela-
This economic disparity fu- fore returning to democratic ister Sheikh Hasina in 2009 Groups. tionship, marked by shared
eled resentment and a grow- governance. marked a significant upturn achievements and challeng-
ing demand for autonomy. India played a pivotal role in relations, with both coun- Cultural and es, continues to evolve, with
in the formation of Ban- tries engaging in high-level people-to-people both nations recognising
The rise of Bengali gladesh in 1971, providing visits and dialogues to ad- ties the importance of coopera-
nationalism critical support that encom- dress bilateral issues. Cultural connections have tion for regional peace and
In the 1960s, the Awami passed diplomatic efforts, Remembering the Bangladesh Liberation War: The struggle for Independence and the atrocities
Trade and economic co- played a vital role in fos- prosperity.
League, led by Sheikh Mu- humanitarian assistance, of 1971. https://historyandmysteri.blogspot.com/ operation have been pivotal tering goodwill between Compiled by Ruchira Talapatra
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new delhi

SUPREME COURT ISSUES NOTICE In Plea Seeking Guidelines

Against Manufacturing And Selling Of Fake Pharma Drugs
tition has been filed by the where the custom depart- (on insistence of the IPA and Supplying Counterfeit 3. To Direct the Respon-
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Indian Pharmaceutical Al- ment raided certain prem- and Customs Department) or Spurious Drugs; and dent No 2 and Respondent
liance, IPA wherein it seeks ises in Kolkata and appre- carried out joint inspection 2. To Direct the Respon- No 3 to provide necessary

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he Supreme Court directions to the Union to hended two individuals for of the premises and locked dent No 1, Respondent No 2 equipment and infrastruc-
in the case Indian frame procedural guide- using the premises to pack- the area, no criminal pro- and Respondent No 3, UOI, ture and training to the
Pharmaceutical Alli- lines to initiate criminal pro- age, store and supply fake ceedings were taken against Ministry of Health & Fam- Drug Inspector to effect ar-
ance Versus Union Of India ceedings against persons or spurious branded and the accused persons. ily Welfare and CDSCO in rest of the accused persons
observed and has agreed to selling or manufacturing generic drugs. order to formulate guide- for commission of offences
consider the issue of lack of fake drugs and medicines. The list of such branded The petitioner in lines towards registration of selling and manufactur-
procedural guidelines in ini- It has been stated by In- drugs included Montek the plea sought of FIR and procedure for ing of counterfeit/spurious
tiating criminal proceedings dian Pharmaceutical Alli- LC Batch no. 2094A. Pan- reliefs arrest of accused persons drugs punishable under
against the offence of manu- ance, IPA that the serious tocid SID2041A, Urso- 1.To issue writ of mandamus for commission of offences chapter IV of the Drugs
facturing, storing and sell- life threat such dubious col 300 GTE1350A and or any other appropriate of selling and manufactur- and Cosmetic Act, 1940;
ing of counterfeited drugs. drugs could cause to the SomprazD40, batch no. writ wherein directing the ing of counterfeit or spuri- and/or
The bench comprising of patients, and the rampant The Indian Pharmaceuti- and Police in arresting per- SIE2116A (One box), of M/s Respondent No. 3, CDSCO ous drugs punishable un- 4. To grant such other and
Justice JB Pardiwala and manufacturing and selling cal Alliance, IPA has filed sons allegedly involved in Sun Pharmaceutical Indus- and its officers to conduct der chapter IV of the Drugs further writs, orders or di-
Justice R Mahadevan was in the market affected the the petition in light of non- the manufacturing, storing tries Limited and Telma AM, proper Investigation ei- and Cosmetic Act, 1940, rections which this Hon’ble
hearing the present matter. pharmaceutical industry, action by the Central drugs and selling of counterfeit Telma 40, Clavam, Shelcal, ther by themselves or with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, court may be pleased to
The bench in the case is- violating Article 21 and Ar- Standard Control Organ- goods. Augmentin. the assistance of the local 2023 or Indian Penal Code, grant in the interest of jus-
sued notice in the plea. ticle 19(1)(g) of the Constitu- isation, CDSCO, Food and The petition filed states However, while the FDA, police into complaints of 1860 and the Trade Marks tice and the circumstances
In the present case, the pe- tion of India. Drug Administration, FDA that on September 8, 2024 CDSCO, and Kolkata Police Manufacturing, Selling Act, 1999; and of the case.

Supreme Court disapproves NGT’s approach: No nexus between Panthers Party leader Harsh Dev Singh
company’s revenue and amount of penalty for environmental damages approaches Jammu and Kashmir High
tdg network violation of environmen- matter. penalty. it came across on that day Court challenging BJP’s Chenani win,
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In the present case, the flagged three main short- alty was being imposed following the principles of alleges corrupt electoral practices
tal laws. The court in the case Furthermore, the pen- which was passed without
The Supreme Court in the
case Benzo Chem Indus- court was hearing an ap- comings in the National without notice to the com- natural justice and due
trial Private Limited Ver- peal filed by a company Green Tribunal’s ap- pany. consideration. tdg network
sus Arvind Manohar Ma- against the order of Na- proach The court observed that The court also found that new delhi In the present case, the petition is filed
hajan And Ors observed tional Green Tribunal, Firstly, there being a vast the generation of revenue there were no violations The Jammu and Kashmir
and has expressed disap- NGT wherein the tribunal difference between an would have no nexus with on the part of the appel- High Court in the case
on November 28, wherein it seeks to
proval of an order passed imposed a penalty for an amount of Rs. 100 crores the amount of penalty to lant. Harsh Dev Singh Vs UT annul Mankotia’s election and declare
by the National Green Tri- amount of Rs 25 crores and Rs. 500 crores. be ascertained for envi- The counsel, Senior Ad- Of J&K observed wherein
bunal, NGT wherein the on it. Secondly, it has been stat- ronmental damages...With vocate A.N.S. Nadkarni the Jammu and Kashmir, Singh the duly elected candidate.
tribunal imposed penalty The National Green Tri- ed by the National Green deep anguish we have to appeared for the appel- former Education Minis-
for environmental dam- bunal, NGT passed the Tribunal, NGT that it took say that the methodology lant. ter and Jammu and Kash- the case observed and has influence voters.
ages on a company based said order on the reason- this information from the adopted by the learned The counsel, Advocate mir National Panthers issued notice to Mankotia, It has been submitted by
on its revenue. ing that the revenue of the public domain and even NGT for imposing penalty Feroze Ahmad represent- Party, JKNPP Harsh Dev the Election Commission him before the court that
The court in the case company ranged from 100 then, there was no exact is totally unknown to the ed the Respondent No.1 to Singh has filed a petition of India, ECI, the Chief several voters have report-
observed that there be- Crores to 500 Crores. figure found out. principles of law. Respondent No 13. challenging the election Electoral Officer, and the edly given interviews cor-
ing no nexus between the The bench comprising Thirdly, the court stated The court in the case also The counsel, Adv Muke- of BJP’s Balwant Singh Jammu and Kashmir gov- roborating these claims,
revenue generation of the of Justice BR Gavai and that the revenue of the observed that it was the sh Verma for the Maha- Mankotia from the Che- ernment, among others. wherein it is stated that
company and the ascer- Justice KV Viswanathan company was not a rel- third order of the National rashtra Pollution Control nani constituency. Allegations Made of Cor- they have offered money
tainment of penalty for was hearing the present evant consideration to fix Green Tribunal, NGT that Board. In the present case,, the rupt Practices: and goods to secure their
petition is filed before It has been contended by votes. Further, it has been

Supreme Court allows interim release of 103-year-old the Jammu and Kashmir
High Court, alleging that
alleges large-scale corrupt
Singh, who by a margin of
15,611 votes that Manko-
tia and his supporters
argued that such practices
have tarnished the integri-
ty of the electoral process,
convict serving life sentence in 1988 murder case practices, undue influence,
and the misuse of religious
engaged in bribery on an
unprecedented scale, dis-
calling for immediate judi-
cial intervention.
tdg network conviction. ‘This court direct that the sentiments to sway voters. tributing cash, liquor, and The bench headed by Jus-
new delhi In 2020, the accused petitioner, Rasik Chandra In the present case, the various goods including tice Oswal directed that all
filed a writ petition in the Mondal, will be released petition is filed on Novem- sarees, suits, and house- necessary steps be taken
The Supreme Court in court wherein seeking on interim bail or parole1 ber 28, wherein it seeks to hold items. The counsel, to notify the respondents
the case Rasik Chandra remature release on the during the pendency of annul Mankotia’s election Advocate Aseem Sawhney within a week.
Mondal Versus State Of grounds of ageing and ail- the present writ petition, and declare Singh the duly appearing for him alleged Accordingly, the court
West Bengal observed ments. on terms and conditions to elected candidate. that misleading propa- listed the matter for fur-
and has granted interim The counsel, Advocate be fixed by the trial Court.’ The bench headed by ganda and religious senti- ther consideration on
release to a 103-year-old Astha Sharma appearing Earlier, the bench com- Justice Rajnesh Oswal in ments were employed to March 11, 2025.
convict who is serving life for the state of West Ben- prising of Justice Abdul
sentence for the offence of
murder.
gal informed the bench
that the petitioner would
Nazeer and Justice Khan-
na in the case issued notice Jammu and Kashmir High Court:
The bench comprising
of Chief Justice Of India
be turning 104 in April
2025.
in the plea and has asked
the superintendent of the Kashmiri Pandit woman continues
Sanjiv Khanna and Justice
Sanjay Kumar was hear-
The court while consid-
ering the medical com-
correctional home (where
the petitioner was shifted to retain migrant status despite
ing the present matter.
The court in the case was
In the present case, the
accused or petitioner was
section 302 in a 1988 case
and has been serving a life
plexities that come with
such an old age, granted
to) for filing the status re-
port with regards to the marriage to non-migrant
hearing the petition filed convicted in the year 1994 sentence. him an interim release. present physical condi- tdg network under the PM Package for provide for its revocation
by a convict wherein it by the trial court for the In 2018, the Calcutta The court in its order tion and health of the pe- new delhi Kashmiri Migrants, pursu- upon marriage.
seeks interim release. offence of murder under High Court affirmed the reads: titioner. ant to an advertisement. The court in the case stated
The Jammu and Kashmir Therefore, the final selec- that it being reasonable to

Supreme Court: For discharge application, only documents and Ladakh High Court
in the case UT Of J&K Vs
tion of them was contested
on the ground that they had
presume that because of the
exodus, not every migrant

forming part of chargesheet can be considered Seema Koul & Anr observed
and has ruled that a Kash-
miri Pandit woman does
lost their migrant status by
marrying non-migrants.
However, the decision of
woman would be in a po-
sition to find a match who
himself was a migrant and
tdg network FIR. Court directed the Trial not lose her “migrant sta- the Tribunal to direct the in such kind of situation, to
new delhi The High Court, instead Court to consider the doc- tus” upon marrying a non- government to issue ap- hold that the woman would
The Supreme Court in of quashing the FIR, the uments which are not part migrant. pointment orders was ap- lose her status as a migrant
the case Rajnish Kumar court directed the Trial of the charge-sheet at the The bench comprising of pealed by the UT of J&K, only because she, out of the
Biswakarma Versus State Court to consider the de- time of framing of charge. Justice Atul Sreedharan and wherein asserting that the natural urge of forming a
Of NCT Of Delhi And Anr cree of nullity and related Therefore, the directions Justice Mohammad Yousuf respondents’ marriages to family, had to marry a non-
observed that the docu- appeal documents, which given by the High Court Wani was hearing the pres- non-migrants disqualified migrant on account of exist-
ments needs to be consid- were not part of the charge are completely illegal. ent matter. them from claiming mi- ing circumstances, would be
ered which forms part of sheet. Accordingly, the court The bench in the case grant status under SRO 412 grossly discriminatory and
the charge sheet, and not The court in the case partly allowed the appeal stated that to hold that the of 2009. militates against the very
the ones which were never held that the only docu- and has listed the matter woman would lose her It has been argued by concept of justice.
part of the charge sheet. ments which are included for further consideration status as a migrant only the appellants before the Adding to it, the court
The bench comprising in the charge sheet can be on December 17, 2024. because she, out of the court that the respondents stated that the discrimina-
of Justice Abhay S Oka considered at the stage of The counsel, Mr. Vi- natural urge of forming a were ineligible due to their tion becomes even more
and Justice AG Masih was discharge and since the vek Sharma, Adv. Mr. family, had to marry a non- marriage to non-migrants, brazen where a male mi-
hearing the present mat- decree of nullity and re- Vikas Sharma, Adv. Mr. migrant on account of exist- asserting that SRO 412 dis- grant continues to remain
ter. lated appeal documents Prashant Chaudhary, ing circumstances, would be qualifies such women from a migrant notwithstanding
The bench in the case were distant from the Adv. Mr. Ram Kumar, grossly discriminatory and migrant benefits. the fact that he has married
stated that in the case of The bench in the case was hearing an charge sheet, thus, the Adv. Mr. Rajeev Kumar militates against the very On the other hand, the a non-migrant and such
State of Orissa vs Deben- High Court’s direction to Jha, Adv. Mr. Devendra concept of justice. The said respondent contended that kind of situation has arisen
dra Nath Padhi, the court
appeal filed by the accused against who consider the extraneous Singh, AOR appeared for discrimination becomes their migrant status is irre- only on account of patriar-
reiterated the well-settled a First Information Report, FIR was documents during charge the Appellant(s). even more brazen where a vocable, emphasizing that chy that prevails in the hu-
law that while considering framing was deemed le- The counsel, Mr. Satya male migrant continues to denying them employment man race. However, in mat-
the prayer for discharge. registered by his wife for the offences gally erroneous. Darshi Sanjay, A.S.G. remain a migrant notwith- would violate Articles 14 ters relating to employment
The bench also stated punishable under Section 498A, Section The court in the case ob- Mr. Mukesh Kumar Ma- standing the fact that he has and 16 of the Constitution under the State/UT, such
that the Trial Court in the served that the High Court roria, AOR Mrs. Meera married a non-migrant. of India, which guarantee discrimination cannot be
case cannot consider any 406 read with Section 34 of the Indian has committed a gross er- Patel, Adv. Mr. Akshay In the present case, the pe- equality and non-discrim- countenanced.
document which is not Penal Code, 1860, IPC which being ror by directing the Trial Amritanshu, Adv. Mr. tition is filed challenging an ination in public employ- The court in the case re-
part of the charge-sheet. Court to consider the de- Bhuvan Kapoor, Adv. order issued by the Central ment. jected the arguments of ap-
The bench in the case pursuant to initiation of proceedings for cree of nullity and appeal Mr. B K Satija, Adv. Mr. Administrative Tribunal, Observations Made pellant of non-disclosure of
was hearing an appeal annulment of marriage by the appellant. preferred by the second Lal Singh Thakur, Adv. CAT, Jammu Bench, in favor by Court marital status.
filed by the accused respondent at the time of Mr. Syed Mehdi Imam, of Seema Koul and Vishalni The court while consider- Accordingly, the court
against who a First Infor- tion 406 read with Sec- ment of marriage by the framing of charge…which AOR Mr. Tabrez Ahmad, Koul. ing the submission made by ordered the issuance of ap-
mation Report, FIR was tion 34 of the Indian Penal appellant. being contrary to law laid Adv. Mr. Sudhir Teotiya, The respondents, both both the parties upheld that pointment letters to Seema
registered by his wife for Code, 1860, IPC which be- The Appellant filed the down by this Court in the Adv. Mr. Himanshu Vats, Kashmiri Pandits, were the Tribunal’s ruling, stating Koul and Vishalni Koul
the offences punishable ing pursuant to initiation petition for quashing the case Debendra Nath Pa- Adv represented the provisionally selected for that SRO 412 defines “mi- within the period of four
under Section 498A, Sec- of proceedings for annul- First Information Report, dhi’s, wherein the High Respondent(s). the post of Legal Assistant grant” status but does not weeks.
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top of the day UN halts aid shipments ISKCON members stopped
from crossing to India
through Gaza’s main crossing
The decision could worsen humanitarian crisis in Gaza as thousands
Agencies
Dhaka

of Palestinians are forced to live in tents in the harsh winters. Amid tensions in Bangla-
8 TERRORISTS KILLED desh, dozens of ISKCON

IN northwest AGENCIES
Deir Al-Balah
Humanitarian Crisis members trying to cross
into India were turned back
Pakistan n Gaza Humanitarian Cri- on Sunday by immigration

T
PESHAWAR: Eight ter- he UN agency for Pal- police from the Benapole
estinian refugees said
sis: The decision wors- border crossing. Report-
rorists and two security
Sunday it is halting ens Gaza’s humanitari- edly, the members were not
personnel, including an
officer, have been killed in aid deliveries through the an crisis, with the region allowed to cross despite hav-
two separate operations main cargo crossing into the facing cold, rainy winter ing valid travel documents. Widespread clashes erupted in Bangladesh
in northwest Pakistan’s war-ravaged Gaza Strip be- and a looming famine. “We consulted the spe-
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cause of the threat of armed cial branch of police and after the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy
n Looting Incidents:
gangs who have looted recent received instructions from
province, a statement
convoys. Armed gangs looted the higher authorities not
Krishna Das in a sedition case.
from the military’s media
wing said on Sunday. Five It blamed the breakdown of nearly 100 aid trucks to permit them,” said Imtiaz rabh Tapandar Cheli, one of more of its priests. Report-
terrorists were killed and law and order in large part on in mid-November and Ahsanul Quader Bhuiyan, the ISKCON members. edly, the priests had gone
nine injured when secu- Israeli policies. stole smaller shipments in late November. officer-in-charge (OC) of Wi d e sp r e a d c l a s h e s to visit Krishna Das in jail
rity personnel engaged The decision could worsen n Aid Route Danger: The route to Kerem Shalom is deemed too dangerous by the Benapole Immigration erupted in Bangladesh after when they were arrested.
with militants during an the humanitarian crisis in Police. the arrest of Hindu monk ISKCON holds
UNRWA, which has relied on it for cargo deliveries since the Rafah crossing
intelligence-based op- Gaza as the cold, rainy win- The Daily Star newspaper Chinmoy Krishna Das in a prayer meetings
ter sets in, with hundreds of was closed. reported that the ISKCON sedition case. ISKCON on Sunday held
eration in the Baka Khel
area of the Bannu district thousands of Palestinians liv- members had valid pass- A lawyer was killed in prayer meetings for the
on Friday, the statement ing in squalid tent camps and stole a smaller shipment on In a post on X, Lazzarini agencies for failing to deliver ports and visas but “lacked the clashes that broke out safety and security of Hin-
said. reliant on international food Saturday. largely blamed Israel for the it. It accuses UNRWA of hav- specific government per- between protesters and se- dus and other minorities in
aid. Experts were already Kerem Shalom is the only breakdown of humanitarian ing allowed Hamas to infil- mission” for their travel. curity personnel after bail Bangladesh.
Syria launches warning of famine in the ter- crossing between Israel and operations in Gaza, citing trate its ranks - allegations de- “They cannot proceed was denied to Krishna Das. International Society for
counterattacks to ritory’s north, which Israeli Gaza that is designed for “political decisions to restrict nied by the UN agency - and without such approval,” There were demands to ban Krishna Consciousness
halt insurgents forces have almost completely
isolated since early October.
cargo shipments and has
been the main artery for aid
the amounts of aid,” lack of
safety on aid routes and Is-
passed legislation to sever ties
with it last month.
said Bhuiyan.
Around 54 members, in-
ISKCON in Bangladesh af-
ter the lawyer’s death.
(ISKCON) spokesperson
Radharamn Das said that
BEIRUT: The Syrian mili- Philippe Lazzarini, the head deliveries since the Rafah rael’s targeting of the Hamas- Israeli strikes kill at least cluding devotees, turned up The Bangladesh authori- disciples and followers
tary rushed in reinforce- of UNRWA, the main aid pro- crossing with Egypt was shut run police force, which had six people, including chil- at the check post on Satur- ties have ordered the freez- held prayer meetings in 150
ments and struck Idlib vider in Gaza, said the route down in May. Last month, previously provided public dren. Israeli strikes in Gaza, day night and Sunday. ing of the bank accounts countries across the world.
city Sunday in an attempt leading to the Kerem Shalom nearly two-thirds of all aid security. meanwhile, killed at least six “We came to participate in of 17 ISKCON members, Bangladesh’s minority
to push back insurgents crossing is too dangerous on entering Gaza came through There was no immediate people overnight, including a religious ceremony taking including Krishna Das for Hindus have faced over 200
from advancing farther the Gaza side. Armed men Kerem Shalom, and in pre- comment from Israel on the two young children, ages 6 place in India but immigra- 30 days. attacks in 50-odd districts
after seizing Aleppo and looted nearly 100 trucks vious months it accounted decision. Israel says it allows and 8, in the tent where their tion officials stopped us, After Krishna Das’s arrest, since the fall of Sheikh Ha-
surrounding strategic travelling on the route in mid- for an even larger amount, enough aid into Gaza and family was sheltering, medi- citing the absence of govern- ISKCON members have sina’s Awami League gov-
locations in an adjacent November, and he said gangs according to Israeli figures. blames UNRWA and other cal officials said Sunday. ment permission,” said Sau- claimed the arrest of two ernment on August 5.
province in a surprise of-

Nepal sees 62% voter Imran found guilty; bail revoked in 8 cases
fensive. The insurgents led
by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
took over most of Aleppo
on Saturday and claimed
to have entered the city turnout in byelections AGENCIES
Lahore
Court approves remand of 156
of Hama. There was no
independent confirmation AGENCIES workers of Imran’s party
Kathmandu A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Islamabad : An Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has
of their claim. The swift Court (ATC) found Im-
and surprise offensive granted the physical remand of 156 Pakistan Tehreek-e-
Nepal recorded a total of 62 ran Khan, the founder of Insaf (PTI) workers who were arrested during the protest in
is a huge embarrass- per cent voter turnout in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
ment for Syrian President Islamabad, The Express Tribune reported.
the local-level by-polls held (PTI), guilty in connection ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Supra led the hearing in the cases
Bashar Assad and raises on Sunday, as announced by with the violent events of
questions about his troops’ registered against the PTI activists. PTI lawyers, including
the Election Commission. May 9, 2023, and revoked Ansar Kiyani, Mirza Asim Baig and Sohaib Ilyas appeared in
preparedness. It also The bye-elections were his bail in eight related cas-
comes at a time when court for the party activists.
conducted to fill 41 vacant es, The Express Tribune During the hearing, the investigating officer request the
Assad’s allies - Iran and local-level positions across reported on Saturday. The written judge to approve the physical remand of the suspects, citing
groups it backs and Rus- various regions of the coun- The written judgement,
sia - are preoccupied with
try. In a release issued as voting closed at 5 pm delivered by ATC Judge
judgement, the recovery of anti-riot kits and sticks from the PTI workers.
their own conflicts. Judge Supra said, “What else is to be recovered? There aren’t
In a release issued as vot-
(Local Time), the Election Commission
Manzar Ali Gill, high- delivered by ATC as many anti-riot kits in Islamabad as have already been
ing closed at 5 pm (Local lighted strong evidence seized.”
Time), the Election Commis-
said that a voter turnout of 62 per cent from the prosecution, in- Judge Manzar Ali
sion said that a voter turnout cluding audio and video supporters, leading to vio- ing Khan’s involvement.
of 62 per cent was recorded was recorded on the day of the election. recordings that implicated
Gill, highlighted lence, including assaults As a result, the ATC con-
on the day of the election. Khan in inciting violence. strong evidence on military sites, govern- victed Khan and revoked
“The election has been several important local posi- opened at 7am (local Time) The court cited witness ment buildings, and po- his bail in the cases related
conducted in a peaceful tions, including one mayor, on Sunday. testimonies regarding a from the prosecution lice officers, The Express to the May 9 events.
manner. As per the prelimi- one deputy mayor, two Turn by turn, people conspiracy at Zaman Park, that implicated Tribune reported. The Lahore High Court
Nepal PM Oli to nary reports, 62 per cent of rural municipality chairs, waited patiently to exercise where Khan allegedly di- Also, according to the h ad a l s o c o n s i de r e d
embark on the 2 lakh 26 thousand 799 four deputy chairs, and 33 their democratic rights as rected his supporters to Khan in inciting Pakistani daily’s report, Khan’s role in the con-
eligible voters exercised ward chairperson positions the Himalayan nation held take action. According to the court noted that on spiracy when addressing
four-day China visit their franchise,” the Elec- across various regions of the bypolls to elect 41 local the prosecution, Khan had violence. May 11, violent incidents the bail of PTI leader Ejaz
BEIJING: Nepal Prime tion Commission stated in the country. representatives. planned to disrupt state vised before his detention. occurred, including at- Chaudhry.
Minister K P Sharma Oli its announcement, reassur- A total of 376 candidates, As per the electoral body operations in anticipation The court also under- tacks on police officers, The defence had con-
will travel to China on ing that the election process representing a diverse of Nepal, three represen- of his arrest, The Express scored that the charges which were linked to tested the lack of specific
Monday on a four-day went smoothly. range of 20 political parties tatives already have been Tribune reported. against Khan went beyond Khan’s directives. Evi- details regarding the date,
visit during which the two In Kathmandu’s Ward No. and independents, contest- elected unopposed while Khan’s defence argued simple incitement, noting dence presented by the time, and place of the al-
sides were expected to 16, however, voter turnout ed these elections. the polling is taking place that he was in custody at that he had directed at- prosecution included re- leged conspiracy, but the
discuss a new plan to revive was recorded at 50 per cent, In the daytime, serpen- to elect remaining 41 repre- the time of the incident, tacks on military and gov- cordings of undercover prosecution maintained
the BRI projects, which a figure also confirmed by tine lines were seen outside sentatives for various posts. but the court rejected this ernment properties. It also police officers overhearing that the plot was planned
failed to materialise even the Election Commission. polling station in Kath- At least 376 people are in the argument, stating that the added that Khan’s instruc- discussions about the con- between May 7 and May 9
after seven years they were The bye-elections covered mandu before the polling fray for the remaining posts. conspiracy had been de- tions were followed by his spiracy, further confirm- at Zaman Park.
signed with much fanfare.
Oli will pay an official visit
to China from December Syria: Rebels capture BNP’s Rahman acquitted US arms sale to Taiwan:
2-5, during which Chinese
majority of Aleppo China vows strong measures
President Xi Jinping will
meet him. Premier Li Qiang
and other officials will hold AGENCIES
in grenade attacks case AGENCIES
Beijing
talks with him, Foreign Aleppo
AGENCIES
Ministry spokesman Mao Rebels haved capture major- Dhaka Terming the US arms sale to
Ning said here on Friday. ity of Aleppo in major blow Taiwan seriously violate the
to President Assad’s forces. Bangladesh High Court has one-China principle as well
Pak sectarian The surprise offensive, acquitted all the accused in- as the three China-US joint
violence: Death launched by a rebel alliance a central square, CNN re- cluding the Acting Chairper- communiques, the Chinese three China-US joint com-
toll rises to 130 earlier this week, saw fight-
ers push eastward through
ported.
According to CNN, the
son of Bangladesh Nationalist
Party (BNP), Tareq Rahman
Foreign Ministry has vowed
to take strong and resolute
muniques, especially the
August 17 Communique of
PESHAWAR: The death surrounding villages, re- only area still under govern- in the August 21 grenade at- countermeasures to defend 1982 and China’s sovereign-
toll from sectarian igniting a conflict that had ment and Iranian militia tacks case on former Prime its national sovereignty, se- ty and security interests.”
violence in Pakistan’s largely been stagnant in re- control appears to be the Minister Sheikh Hasina, curity and the terroritorial “The sales are a severe
restive Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa province
cent years, CNN reported.
This marks the first time
northeastern part of the
city, where some neighbour-
lawyers said on Sunday. The
court also scrapped the lower
The Dhaka grenade attack took place measures.
Chinese Foreign Minis-
breach of the international
law, send a gravely wrong
surged to 130, with at rebel forces have entered hoods remain intact under court verdict, in which a total at an anti-terrorism rally organised try’s statement comes after signal to ‘Taiwan indepen-
least six people killed Aleppo since government Assad’s forces. of 49 persons were convicted. the US Department of De- dence’ separatist forces, and
and eight injured on troops regained control of In response to the city’s Among them, the lower court by Awami League on Bangabandhu fence announced that the are detrimental to China-
Sunday, as clashes in the
volatile Kurram district
the city in 2016 during the changing dynamics, the sentenced 19 people includ- Avenue on August 21, this year. Department of State has US relations and peace and
civil war. rebels imposed a 24-hour ing former State Minister approved arm sales worth stability across the Taiwan
continued for the eleventh By Saturday morning (lo- curfew starting at 5 pm local Lutfuzzaman Babar to death abandhu Avenue on August sustained some injuries in USD 385 million worth to Strait.
consecutive day. The cal time), footage geolocated time on Saturday, citing “the and acquitted all the accused. 21, this year. the attack. Meanwhile, on Taiwan. The decision to sell arms to
clashes between Alizai and by CNN showed that rebels safety of the residents of the The High Court observed The attack left 24 dead and November 30, ISKCON Kol- Terming the US arms sales Taiwan is simply inconsis-
Bagan tribes in the district had taken control of signifi- city and to secure private that the trial court verdict in more than 500 injured. The kata claimed that Bangladesh to Taiwan “severe breach of tent with US leaders’ com-
started on November 22, cant parts of Aleppo, with and public property from the cases is illegal as it was attack was carried out at 5:22 authorities have arrested the international law,” the mitment of not supporting
after an attack on a convoy videos showing fighters at tampering or harm.” delivered in an illegal man- pm after Sheikh Hasina, the two of its monks, Adipuru- Chinese Foreign Ministry in “Taiwan independence.”
of passenger vans near key locations, including one Syria’s defence ministry ac- ner. The Dhaka grenade then-leader of opposition had sh Shyam Das and Ranga- a statement said, “US arms China deplores and firmly
Parachinar in which 47 where armed men waved an knowledged the rebel offen- attack took place at an anti- finished addressing a crowd nath Das Brahmachari, and sales to China’s Taiwan re- opposes it and has lodged
people were killed a day opposition flag and chanted sive and reported the deaths terrorism rally organised of 20,000 people from the its secretary of Chinmoy gion seriously violate the serious protests to the US,”
earlier. “God is great” in Arabic at of dozens of soldiers. by Awami League on Bang- back of a truck. Hasina also Krishna Das. one-China principle and the it said.
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new de l h i

Christmas in the Air

Putin okays record

defence spending
Lawmakers in the parliament approved the plans 10 days ago.
AGENCIES
negotiations would focus
Kyiv on, adding that Ukraine
would “never legally recog-

R
ussian President nise any occupation of our
Vladimir Putin ap- lands by the Russian Fed-
proved budget plans, eration.”
raising 2025 military spend- He urged the outgoing
ing to record levels as Mos- Biden administration to use
cow seeks to prevail in the the remaining two months
war in Ukraine. in office to exert influence
Around 32.5% of the bud- “over those few European
get posted on a government sceptics about our future. I
website Sunday has been al- see nothing, I personally see
located for national defense, no risks, and most NATO
amounting to 13.5 trillion Military Budget countries see no risks from
rubles (over $145 billion), the recommendation re-
up from a reported 28.3% nU  kraine Conflict: War has drained resources, with Rus- garding the positive future
this year. sia pushing Ukrainian forces back in eastern areas. of Ukraine’s membership
Lawmakers in both houses nE  U Support for Ukraine: EU leaders Costa and Kallas in NATO”.
of the Russian parliament, visit Kyiv, reaffirming support, including €4.2 billion in Zelenskyy said Friday that
A Spider-Man balloon during the Bolo parade celebrating the Christmas season in Mexico City, Mexico.
Source: Quetzalli the State Duma and Federa- budget aid. an offer of NATO member-
tion Council, had already n US Political Impact: Concerns grow over potential US ship to territory under Ky-
approved the plans in the policy shift under a Trump administration. iv’s control would end “the
past 10 days. n Zelenskyy’s NATO Appeal: Ukraine demands EU and hot stage of the war”.

Patel named next Russia’s full-scale invasion

of Ukraine since February
2022 is Europe’s biggest
NATO involvement in any ceasefire talks, insists on NATO
membership for future security.
n Russian Drone Strikes: 3 killed in Kherson by Russian
On the ground in
Ukraine, three people
died in the southern city

FBI director conflict since World War

II and has drained the re-
sources of both sides. Kyiv
drone; 24 wounded in Dnipro missile strike.
n Drone Losses: Ukraine destroys 32 Russian drones,
jams 45 others.
of Kherson when a Rus-
sian drone struck a mini-
bus on Sunday morning,
AGENCIES National Security Council has been getting billions regional Governor Olek-
washington during Trump’s first term of dollars in help from its Trump. Ukraine’s budget and €1.5 sandr Prokudin said. Sev-
US President-elect Donald as President. Western allies, but Russia’s “From day one of the war, billion ($1.6 billion) of as- en others were wounded
Trump on Saturday (local Trump praised Patel for forces are bigger and bet- the EU has stood by the side sistance every month from in the attack. Meanwhile,
time) nominated the name his work in investigating the ter equipped, and in recent of Ukraine,” Costa posted on the proceeds of frozen Rus- the number of wounded in
of Kashyap “Kash” Patel to so-called “Russia, Russia, months the Russian army X, together with a photo of sian assets. Asked wheth- Saturday’s missile strike in
serve as the next Director of Russia Hoax,” calling him has gradually been pushing himself, Kallas and EU en- er the EU would step up Dnipro in central Ukraine
the Federal Bureau of Inves- an “America First” fighter Ukrainian troops backward largement chief Marta Kos. funding if Trump with- rose to 24, with seven in se-
tigation (FBI). who has spent his career ex- in eastern areas. “From day one of our man- drew support, Costa said rious condition, Dniprop-
In a post on the social me- posing corruption, defend- New European Council date, we are reaffirming our the block would “stand etrovsk Gov Serhiy Lysak
dia platform Truth Social, ing justice, and protecting President Antonio Costa unwavering support to the for Ukraine as long as said. Four people were
Trump announced Patel’s the American people. and EU foreign policy chief Ukrainian people.” necessary”. killed in the attack.
nomination, highlighting “I am proud to announce Kaja Kallas arrived in Kyiv Speaking at a news con- Zelenskyy said that any Moscow sent 78 drones
his distinguished career in that Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel on Sunday, marking their ference with Ukrainian future ceasefire negotiations into Ukraine overnight into
various government roles. will serve as the next Direc- first day in office with a President Volodymyr Zel- with Russia would need to Sunday, Ukrainian officials
These include serving as tor of the Federal Bureau of strong message of support enskyy, Costa reiterated include representatives said. According to Ukraine’s
Chief of Staff at the Depart- Investigation. Kash is a bril- for Ukraine. Their visit the EU’s recent commit- from the EU and NATO, air force, 32 drones were
ment of Defense, Deputy liant lawyer, investigator, comes as doubts are deep- ment to help Ukraine because Ukraine seem its destroyed and a further
Director of National Intelli- and ‘America First’ fighter ening over what Kyiv can continue through the war, future security in both alli- 45 drones were lost, likely
gence, and Senior Director who has spent his career expect from a new US ad- including €4.2 billion ances. However, he said he having been electronically
for Counterterrorism at the exposing corruption. ministration led by Donald ($4.4 billion) to support failed to see what any such jammed.

Trudeau returns home with no Georgia: Over 40 people Iceland votes for new Parliament
hospitalized during protests
Trump assurance on tariffs party, Bidzina Ivanishvili —
AGENCIES
Reykjavik
AGENCIES AGENCIES
Tbilisi a shadowy billionaire who Icelanders voted to elect a
West Palm Beach
made his fortune in Russia new parliament Saturday
Canadian Prime Minister A third night of protests in — was burned in front of the after disagreements over
Justin Trudeau returned the Georgian capital against legislature. Georgia’s Interior immigration, energy policy
home Saturday after his the government’s decision to Ministry said Sunday that 27 and the economy forced
meeting with Donald suspend negotiations to join protesters, 16 police and one Prime Minister Bjarni Bene-
Trump without assuranc- the European Union left 44 media worker were hospital- diktsson to pull the plug on
es the president-elect will people hospitalized after ized. Prime Minister Irakli his coalition government
back away from threatened police deployed water can- Kobakhidze warned that and call an early election.
tariffs on all products from nons and tear gas, officials “any violation of the law will All polling stations man-
the major American trading said Sunday. be met with the full rigor of aged to open despite fierce
partner. Tens of thousands of dem- the law.” weather in the sub-Arctic parties plunging. Benedikts- see the light now to come
Trump called the talks to address.” bours. The US, he said, “will onstrators gathered outside “Neither will those politi- nation that left roads in son, who was named prime in with a younger people,
“productive” but signalled For issues in need of such no longer sit idly by as our the parliament Saturday cians who hide in their of- many areas blocked by minister in April following new ideas.”
no retreat from a pledge that cooperation, Trump cited Citizens become victims night, throwing stones and fices and sacrifice members snow. Ballot-counting be- the resignation of his pre- Iceland, a nation of about
Canada says unfairly lumps fentanyl and the “Drug Cri- to the scourge of this Drug setting off fireworks. An ef- of their violent groups to gan after polls closed at 10 decessor, struggled to hold 400,000 people, is proud
it in with Mexico over the sis that has decimated so Epidemic.” The Republican figy of the founder of the severe punishment escape pm local time (2200GMT), together the unlikely coali- of its democratic tradi-
flow of drugs and migrants many lives as a result of Ille- president-elect has threat- governing Georgian Dream responsibility,” he said. with results expected early tion of his conservative In- tions, describing itself as
into the United States. gal Immigration,” fair trade ened to impose a 25 per cent Sunday. dependence Party with the arguably the world’s oldest
After the leaders’ hast- deals “that do not jeopardize tax on all products entering This is Iceland’s sixth gen- centrist Progressive Party parliamentary democracy.
ily arranged dinner Friday American Workers” and the the US from Canada and eral election since the 2008 and the Left-Green Move- The island’s parliament, the
night at Trump’s Mar- US trade deficit with its ally Mexico as one of his first financial crisis devastated ment. Althingi, was founded in
a-Lago club in Florida, to the north. Trump asserted executive orders when he the economy of the North “My expectation is like, 930 by the Norsemen who
Trudeau spoke of “an excel- that the prime minister had takes office in January. Atlantic island nation and something new (is) going settled the country.
lent conversation.” Trump made “a commitment to work US customs agents seized ushered in a new era of po- to happen, hopefully,” said Voters are choosing 63
said in a Truth Social post with us to end this terrible 43 pounds of fentanyl at litical instability. Hörður Guðjónsson, vot- members of the Althingi in
later Saturday that they devastation” of American the Canadian border last Opinion polls suggested ing in the capital, Reykja- an election that will allocate
discussed “many important families from fentanyl from fiscal year, compared with the country could be in for vik. “We always have had seats both by regional con-
topics that will require both China reaching the United 21,100 pounds at the Mexi- another upheaval, with sup- these old parties taking stituencies and proportional
Countries to work together States through its neigh- can border. port for the three governing care of things. I hope we representation.

Khalistani gathering near temple banned UK MP slams religious persecution in Pak

AGENCIES Consular Camp held at our AGENCIES dire, with Christians, Hin- in a society already fraught
Toronto temple. Your commitment to London dus, Ahmadis, and Shia with prejudice. Economic
The Lakshmi Narayan ensuring the safety and secu- Muslims regularly facing discrimination compounds
Mandir in Toronto area got rity of our community during UK’s Member of Parliament discrimination, violence, those challenges. Non-Mus-
an injunction order from a this important event was ex- for Strangford and Chair of and persecution. lims are often relegated to
Canadian superior court to emplary and greatly appre- the All-Party Parliamentary He said, “I visited Pakistan low-status jobs with limited
prevent Khalistani protest- ciated. By providing a secure Group (APPG) for Interna- on two occasions in 2018 opportunity for social or
ers from gathering within and welcoming environment, tional Freedom of Religion and 2023. I would love to say professional mobility. That
100 meters of the premises, you enabled countless com- or Belief, Jim Shannon, has that things have changed in systematic marginalisation
as per a statement by the munity members to access expressed grave concerns Pakistan in those interven- keeps them in a cycle of pov-
Lakshmi Narayan Mandir vital consular services with over the “widespread forced ing five years, but they have erty and vulnerability,” he
Hindu Cultural Society in peace of mind. We are truly conversions and human not. Indeed, they have got elaborated. Shannon attrib-
Scarborough. protest activities, includ- and individuals during the thankful for your dedication rights abuses of minority re- during a recent session of worse, and I will go into uted the widespread intoler-
The society also thanked ing physically preventing, specified hours.” and partnership, which con- ligious groups” in Pakistan. the UK Parliament, where more detail on that as we ance to Pakistan’s legal and
Toronto police for their or interfering with access In a statement, the society tribute to fostering harmony Shannon also deplored the freedom of religion in move forward.” societal frameworks, partic-
support in facilitating the to within a 100-meter ra- said, “The Hindu Cultural and trust within our diverse the “lack of action by the Pakistan was discussed. He said that in Pakistan ularly the blasphemy laws
Indian Consular Camp held dius of the Lakshmi Na- Society Shree Lakshmi Na- community. Pakistani government”. He Shannon, who has visit- “Textbooks continue to per- introduced during General
at the temple. rayan Temple in Scarbor- rayan Mandir Scarborough Ravi Andamuri, a part of lamented that “legislative ed Pakistan twice, in 2018 petrate stereotypes, foster- Zia ul-Haq’s regime.
In a statement, the society ough from 8am to 6pm on extends its heartfelt grati- the Hindu Forum in Can- and societal frameworks and 2023, emphasised that ing intolerance among the These laws, he stated, are
said, “The Superior Court of Saturday, November 30th, tude to the Toronto Police ada, said that earlier, the in Pakistan have created an conditions for religious next generation.” among the harshest in the
Justice in Toronto, Ontario 2024. This order aims to Service and 42 Division for police was not cooperating environment where intoler- minorities have worsened “Minority students are world and are frequently
has issued an interlocutory ensure the safety and sanc- their outstanding support with them, but after the ance thrives.” over the past five years. He forced to study Islamic con- weaponized against reli-
injunction prohibiting all tity of the temple premises in facilitating the Indian court order, it is okay. He made these remarks described the situation as tent, isolating them further gious minorities.
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new delhi movies & ott 13
Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Picture perfect BRAIN PICKING
Dimri mark one year of 'Animal'
Actors Allu Arjun and
Rashmika Mandanna
during the promotion of Just because I am
an opinionated and
their upcoming movie strong girl doesn't
'Pushpa: The Rule' at mean that I don't
believe in vanity.
a press conference, in
Mumbai on Friday. (ANI)

Recently, in an interview — Bhumi Pednekar

TDG NETWORK
Mumbai with ANI, Bobby shared his (Indian Actress)
thoughts on how this second
Nostalgia alert! Actors Rash- innings in his career feels and Dua Lipa bids goodbye to India
mika Mandanna and Triptii mentioned that for an actor,
Dimri on Sunday celebrated it's always a journey "full of after electrifying concert
the first anniversary of their struggles," but they just have
blockbuster film 'Animal'.
Taking to Instagram,
to keep working hard.
"I just feel very blessed. I Divyenndu joins Ram Charan's 'RC16' cast,
see first look poster here
Rashmika shared a video feel I'm living a dream. Ev-
of her scenes from the film ery actor, there are so many
and wrote, "December has actors out there who, you
indeed been very very spe- know, are struggling, and for will light up the big screens
cial to me So grateful. Swami an actor, it's always going to tdg network in a spectacular role tailor
Hyderabad
swami swami.Thank you be a journey full of struggles. made for him. Team #RC16

M
Thank you Thank you." You have to keep working a ke r s o f R a m welcomes the incredibly
Rashmika, as Geetanjali hard, never lose your self- Charan's upcom- talented and the compelling
in Animal, garnered prais- belief, be persistent, and al- ing film, tenta- performer @divyenndu on
es for her role in the film. ways manifest positivity in tively titled 'RC16' have board.
Widely recognized as the your life because you might welcomed 'Mirzapur' fame 'RC16' is directed by Buchi
national crush, she perfect- not get everything, but you star, Divyenndu to the cast. Babu Sana and stars Janhvi
ly got the acclaim of 'Bhabhi will reach somewhere in life It will mark the debut of the Kapoor, Kannada superstar
No 1' with her performance that will give you a certain actor in the South film in- Shiva Raj Kumar and Jag- TDG NETWORK After having an unforget-
in the movie, which also level of satisfaction," Bobby dustry. apathi Babu in prominent Mumbai table night in India, Dua
stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby shared. On November 30, Vriddhi roles. took to Instagram and ex-
Deol and Anil Kapoor. Bobby also talked about Cinemas, producers of the Shooting of the film is International artist Dua pressed her gratitude to
Triptii also took to Insta- how his fans have always film, shared Divyenndu's set to start soon. 'RC16' is Lipa made the Indian au- Mumbaikars.
gram and shared BTS imag- supported him through first-look poster and an- bankrolled by the director dience go gaga with her "Thank you Mumbai!!!!!
es from the sets of 'Animal'. thick and thin and shared nounced his addition to the Sukumar's home banner electrifying performance in off to our next and FI-
"Seems like yesterday how one shouldn't just "cry 'RC16' cast. Sukumar Writings while Mumbai on Saturday night. NAL stop of the Asia run...
#1yeartoanimal," she cap- about luck." In the poster, the 'Mirza- the music is composed by Dua not only sang her hit SEOUL!!!!!," she wrote, add-
tioned the post. "So I think that's the way pur' actor donned an ani- Oscar winner musician AR tracks but also surprised the ing a few pictures that she
A while ago, Bobby Deol I look at life nowadays. And mal-print shirt and black Rahman. crowd when she lit the stage captured in the city.
also penned a note celebrat- as I said, I've had fans all my jeans. His long beard and Meanwhile, Divyenndu with her performance on the The first picture shows
ing one year of Animal. life. My fans have always intense look exuded villain- will be next seen in the film fan-made mashup of her song Dua Lipa lying down in the
In the movie, Bobby wowed stood by me and supported ous vibes of his character in 'Agni'. It is written and di- Levitating and Bollywood su- midst of a huge floral rango-
everyone with his role as an- my father, my brother, me, the film. rected by Rahul Dholakia. perstar Shah Rukh Khan's fa- li. She also shared some BTS
tagonist Abrar. His dance to and my whole family. And Taking to Instagram, Vrid- It stars Pratik Gandhi, Jiten- mous track Wo Ladki Jo from images from the concert.
the song 'Jamal Kudu' with a I am, you know, what do I dhi Cinemas wrote, "Our dra Joshi, Saiyami Kher and his film Baadshah. Dua Lipa also took a boat
glass on his head became ex- say? I am so grateful for their favourite 'Munna Bhayya' Kabir Shah in lead roles. Social media is flooded ride from the Gateway Of
tremely popular."Celebrating blessings and for their belief with clips from Dua's gig, India in Mumbai, and she is
one year of #animal! Abrar's
journey brought me closer
in me. So I guess they were
all waiting for me to come ‘Good vibez only’: Varun Dhawan shares which also witnessed the
presence of renowned ce-
seen posing with her sister.
Dua's performance on the
to all of you and gave me
more than I could've ever
imagined--love, blessings,
back with more sincer-
ity and more self-belief. So
that's what I'm doing right
fun dance video of 'Nain Matakka' lebrities such as Radhika
Merchant, Ranvir Shorey
and Namrata Shirodkar,
mashup of Levitating x Wo
Ladki Jo definitely turned
out to be the highlight of her
and opportunities. Thank now. And that's how things TDG NETWORK Outside the Taj Mumbai. among others. concert.
Mumbai
you for making this one so change in life, I think," he Good vibez only. #babyjohn
special for me," he captioned said."I think hard work Actor Varun Dhawan has ki Christmas."
the post. turns into luck. shared another fun video The track is a perfect Throwback Sunday: Vicky
Kaushal recalls shooting
of himself dancing to the dance number with siz-
Alia all set to celebrate catchy track 'Nain Matak- zling chemistry between

Christmas with daughter

ka' from his upcoming film
'Baby John'.
Varun and Keerthy Suresh
and magnetic voices of Diljit for 'Sam Bahadur'
The actor posted the video and Dheekshitha Venkade-
TDG NETWORK on Instagram on Saturday, shan, aka Dhee
Mumbai
giving fans a treat with his Recently, the teaser of
As Christmas is approach- energetic moves set against 'Baby John' was unveiled. It
ing soon, actor Alia Bhatt a stunning backdrop. paints 'Baby John' as a mass
can't wait to celebrate the In the clip, Varun can be action drama enriched with
festival with her daughter seen performing the song's emotional undertones.
Raha. hook steps while standing Dhawan plays a police of-
On Sunday, she took to on a boat. The serene sea, ficer and single father, por-
Instagram and shared a the majestic Taj Hotel in traying a character who is
glimpse of her Christmas Mumbai, and the night sky not afraid to confront adver-
tree. create a perfect visual com- saries head-on. In a power-
Alia added a personal bination. ful scene, he declares, "Mere
touch to the decor of the Along with the video, the jaise bohat aaye hoge, main
tree as it has ornaments 'Bhediya' actor also added a pehali baar aaya hu" ("Many
featuring her, Ranbir, and caption that read, "Kya app like me might have come be-
Raha's names. ne kabhi iconic jagah pe fore, but I have come here
Have a look The Islanders returned dance kiya hain [Have you for the first time"), setting
Meanwhile, Alia, Ran- to winning ways at home ever danced at an iconic the tone for his heroic jour- TDG NETWORK Bahadur' based on the
bir and Raha on Saturday courtesy of a solitar y location?] #nainmattaka. ney. Mumbai life of Field Marshal Sam
evening left netizens in goal from Mehtab Singh Manekshaw.
awe with their appear-
ance at the Indian Super
League match in Mumbai.
a s Pe t r K r at ky ' s m e n
put the preceding defeat
against Punjab FC be-
Dharmendra shares throwback pic with Actor Vicky Kaushal took
a stroll down memory
lane and recalled essaying
His career in the army
spanned over four de-
cades. He was the first
Bollywood couple Ran-
bir and Alia on Saturday
brought their daughter
hind by securing their
third win of the ongoing
season. With his assist,
'Guddi' co-star Jaya Bachchan the role of Field Marshal
Sam Hormusji Framji
Jamshedji Manekshaw
Indian Army officer to be
promoted to the rank of
Field Marshal.
TDG NETWORK
Raha to the match. Chhangte became Mum- Mumbai in the film 'Sam Bahadur'. Manekshaw, fondly
Several images and vid- bai City FC's outright Taking to Instagram called 'Sam Bahadur,'
eos from the match sur- highest goal contributor Veteran actor Dharmendra on Sunday, Vicky wrote, led the Indian Army to
f aced online in which in ISL (36 - 21 goals and left his fans in awe with a "One of the biggest hon- victory in the 1971 war
Ranbir and Alia can be 15 assists), leaving be- touching throwback post ours for me as an actor with Pakistan, which
seen cheering for their hind Bipin Singh. featuring his "Guddi" co- has been the opportunity resulted in the creation
team, Mumbai City FC, Mumbai City will travel star Jaya Bachchan. to play FM Sam Manek- of Bangladesh.'Sam Ba-
with their biggest cheer- to Bhubaneswar to face Taking to Instagram, the shaw. Thank you @ hadur' marked Vicky's
leader, Raha. Odisha FC on December 'Sholay' actor shared a pic- meghnagulzar @ronnie. second collaboration
Ranbir and Raha 5, whereas Hyderabad FC ture that appears to be from screwvala #1yearofSam- with Meghna Gulzar af-
twinned in blue-toned will host the in-form FC the sets of 'Rocky Aur Rani Bahadur." ter 'Raazi'.The film also
jerseys. Alia, on the other Goa on December 4. Ki Prem Kahani', where He also shared a still stars Sanya Malhotra
hand, looked uber cool in On the acting front, the two recently worked from the film, which is di- and Fatima Sana Shaikh
a white tank top paired Ranbir is set to appear in together. rected by Meghna Gulzar. in the lead roles.
with a black jacket and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Along with the picture, Manekshaw was born Vicky received a lot of
blue denims. upcoming film 'Love and the actor added an adorable on April 3, 1914, in Am- appreciation for his per-
For the unversed, Ranbir War,' which also stars caption that read, calling ritsar and he died of formance in the film.
Kapoor co-owns Mumbai Vicky Kaushal and Alia Jaya Bachchan his "loving Prem Kahani)," he wrote. portrayed himself in a spe- In 2023, the two reunited pneumonia at the Mili- In the coming months,
City FC. His team defeat- Bhatt. 'Love and War' will doll" and praising her talent. Check out the post cial role. Directed by Hri- on screen in Karan Johar's tary Hospital in Welling- Vicky will be seen in mag-
ed Hyderabad FC by 1-0 be the first collaboration "Guddi, will always be my Dharmendra and Jaya's shikesh Mukherjee, 'Guddi' 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem ton, Tamil Nadu, on June num opus, 'Mahavatar'. In
at the Mumbai Football between Ranbir Kapoor loving doll. She is a world- bond dates back to the 1971 was a turning point in Jaya's Kahaani', a family drama 27, 2008, at the age of the film, he will essay the
Arena in the Indian Super and Sanjay Leela Bhansali class artist, and she always film 'Guddi', where Jaya career and is remembered that saw Dharmendra and 94.Vicky played Manek- legendary warrior sage
League (ISL) 2024-25 sea- since the actor's 2007 de- talks high about me. (From played a schoolgirl with a as a tale of youthful dreams Jaya portraying pivotal shaw in his biopic 'Sam Chiranjeevi Parashurama.
son on Saturday. but, Saawariya. Guddi to Rocky Aur Rani Ki crush on Dharmendra, who and reality. roles.
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nery dates to stay fresh, relevant,
Ideal for outdoor or desti- and inspiring. Through this
nation weddings, fan-style article, Anurag and Pallavi
Akanksha Negi invitations serve as both a Pashine, Principal Architects
guide to wedding rituals of Nagpur-based design firm

W
e d d i n g i nv i - and a way to keep guests ‘Salankar Pashine & Associ- ury. For instance, juxtaposing while the space feels fresh, it
t a t i o n s h av e cool. Each leaf of the fan can ates’ unfold a few strategic raw silk with polished wood retains its luxurious essence.
evolved from explain different customs, tweaks that can bring trans- or marble creates an inter-
simple cards to stunning, which is especially great for formative results to any luxu- play of contrasts that speaks Sustainable Luxury
personal statements. Today, multicultural weddings. This ry space without compromis- of luxury and comfort. Incorporating sustain-
they’re an integral part of set- creative idea engages guests, ing its core identity. ability is a cornerstone of
ting the stage for a memora- inviting them to learn and Statement Accessories modern luxury. For your
ble celebration, showcasing celebrate along with you. The Power of Small Up- Never underestimate the seasonal updates, choose re-
your style and making guests dates charm of a curated accessory. sponsibly sourced materials,
feel special from the moment 4. Message in a Bottle Invi- As the seasons change, so Seasonal decor pieces such upcycle decor items, or opt
they open the envelope. If tations do our moods, preferences, as artisanal vases, sculptural for energy-efficient lighting
you’re looking to make an A “message in a bottle” in- and the atmosphere around objects, or even fresh floral solutions. This not only en-
unforgettable impression, vitation is a charming choice
here are some creative wed- for beach or tropical wed-
ding invitation ideas that dings. Each bottle can hold a
turn your stationery into rolled-up itinerary or a heart- your “origin story” or “ad- travel tips. These personal these invitations become
treasured keepsakes. From felt welcome note, enhanced venture” to the altar. These touches create a sense of ad- uniquely yours.
luxurious to eco-friendly with tiny seashells or sand. programs bring lightheart- venture and prepare guests
options, these ideas will help This seaside-themed keep- edness to the celebration and for a memorable journey. Make Your Wedding Invi-
you choose a design that re- sake will leave guests excited are a fun keepsake for guests. tations Memorable
flects your unique story. for your wedding adventure. 9. Minimalist and Elegant Modern wedding invita-
7. Floral and Eco-Friendly Wedding Invitations tions go beyond formal-
1. Newspaper-Style Invita- 5. Scroll Invitations with Invitations Minimalist invitations ity. They’re a way to con-
tions Wax Seals Floral and eco-friendly showcase sophistication with nect with guests, sharing a
A newspaper-style invita- Bring a royal touch to your invitations combine beauty clean designs, neutral tones glimpse of the celebration to
tion adds a fun twist to your wedding with scroll invita- with sustainability. Consider and high-quality materials. come. Whether you choose
wedding announcement. tions, tied with silk ribbons using recycled paper, plant- With simple typography a luxurious design, an eco-
With front-page headlines, and sealed with wax stamps able seed paper or sustain- and understated details, like friendly option, or a playful
a dedicated section for your of your monogram. Tas- ably sourced wood for your embossed patterns or metal- theme, each idea adds a spe-
love story, and even a cross- sels in your wedding colors stationery. Floral designs add lic foil, these invitations are cial touch to your wedding
word puzzle, these invita- complete the look. Scroll a delicate touch while eco- perfect for couples who value day. Select an invitation style
tions are interactive and invitations add a regal feel friendly options show your elegance and timelessness. that speaks to you, making
unique. Consider adding a and work beautifully for tra- commitment to a mindful your wedding stationery a
“weather forecast” that pre- ditional or luxurious wed- celebration. 10. DIY Printable Invita- cherished keepsake for years us. Embracing these transi- arrangements can anchor a hances the ethical appeal of
dicts “100% chance of love dings. tions to come. tions within your home or space in the present. Candles your space but also makes it
and laughter.” This keepsake 8. Destination Wedding DIY printable templates Your invitation reflects workspace aligns your in- with fragrances aligned to the future-ready.
will keep your guests talking. 6. Personalized Comic Cards with Travel-Themed offer a creative, budget- your love story and sets the teriors with the time of year season—citrus for summer A Vision for Change
Book Programs Elements friendly option for couples tone for your celebration, and breathes new life into fa- or cinnamon for winter—en- In summation, opting for
2. Pop-Up Storybook Invi- Comic book-style invita- If you’re having a destina- wanting a personal touch. ensuring that both you and miliar surroundings. Small gage the senses holistically. small, thoughtful updates
tations tions are a playful choice for tion wedding, travel-themed Choose from customizable your guests carry the memo- updates—like switching out Lighting can elevate luxury interiors
Perfect for fairytale wed- couples with a sense of hu- invitations build excitement. templates that match your ries of your big day forward. decor accents, layering tex- Adjustments into living works of art. With
dings, pop-up storybook mor. Illustrate your journey Think boarding pass or wedding theme. With added tures, or incorporating sea- Lighting plays a pivotal role each season comes an oppor-
invitations bring a touch of in a series of comic panels, passport-style invitations, elements like handwritten The author is the founder of sonal colors—can make a big in setting the tone. Swapping tunity to reinvent your space,
magic. Each page unfolds highlighting moments like complete with maps and notes or custom illustrations, Akanksha Negi Design. impact without necessitating lampshades, using dimmers, reflecting not only the time of
a complete overhaul. or introducing statement year but also your personal
fixtures tailored to seasonal evolution. A seasonal refresh

Sustainable luxury: Eco-friendly Colours That Speak of the

Season
Seasonal colors are an easy
aesthetics can make an in-
credible difference. Imagine
a chandelier dripping with
is about embracing change
while celebrating luxury’s
enduring allure.

design solutions for high-end homes yet effective way to refresh

interiors. For summer, think
of light pastels, earthy greens,
crystal-catching winter’s low
sunlight, or warm Edison
bulbs glowing during a crisp
autumn evening.
So get ready to transform your
space—one season at a time!
friendly materials without com- and sandy tones that evoke
promising on luxury or aesthet- warmth and openness. As
ics? autumn arrives, deeper hues A Holistic Ap-
Eco-friendly materials to- like burnt orange, emerald proach
day are as beautiful and ver- green, and gold accents cre- What makes
satile as traditional materi- ate a cozy and inviting atmo- a seasonal
als. Bamboo and engineered sphere. Winter luxury often refresh truly
wood, for example, can add leans on metallics, rich jewel impactful is
a warm and elegant touch tones, and plush textures, balance. At
while being far more sus- while spring blossoms with Salankar
tainable. There are also inno- soft florals, fresh whites, and Pashine
vative materials, like terrazzo bright yellows. By introduc- & As-
Harkaran Singh Boparai made with recycled pieces or ing accent cushions, throws, soci-
bio-resins, that look as stun- or even a feature wall in ates,
Sustainable luxury rede- ning as marble. seasonal shades, you can ef- we
fines high-end living by The secret is to embrace fortlessly shift the mood of a focus
combining elegant design these materials as part of room. on
with environmental respon- the design. For instance, us- cre-
sibility. It focuses on creating ing textured lime plaster for Textures and Fabrics ating
beautiful, refined spaces that walls or reclaimed wood for The tactile experience of har-
are mindful of their impact floors can add character and a space is as significant as mony
on the planet. Sustainable a unique story to the home. its visual appeal. Changing be-
luxury goes beyond aesthet- With thoughtful colour fabrics with the seasons is a tween
ics, considering every aspect choices, custom finishes, and tried-and-true approach to per-
of a home, from energy-effi- attention to detail, eco-friend- rejuvenation. Replace heavy manent
cient systems to designs that ly materials can make homes drapes with sheer curtains in features
maximise natural light and luxurious, meaningful, and heritage. waste reduction? In my opinion, it’s all about summer to invite more natu- and tempo-
airflow, all while enhancing stylish all at once. Reclaimed materials, like Technology has the ability being honest and thoughtful ral light. Add velvet cushions rary addi-
the quality of life for residents How does the use of locally old timber or antique doors, to make sustainability seam- in the approach. Instead of or wool throws during colder tions. This Ar. Anurag Pashine & Ar. Pallavi Pashine
and the health of the environ- sourced and reclaimed materi- infuse a home with character less, efficient and much more adding token features like so- months for warmth and lux- ensures that
ment. The focus is on crafting als contribute to the concept of and a unique narrative that accessible. Smart home sys- lar panels or a green roof just
spaces that are both efficient sustainable luxury? new materials can’t easily tems, for instance, can moni- to tick a box, it’s better to think
and elegant, using construc- Using local materials gives replicate. These pieces bring tor and adjust energy use au- about the home’s overall de-
tion methods that reduce a home a sense of connec- a sense of history that is hard tomatically, like automated sign. How can the building
energy consumption and mi- tion to its surroundings. to replicate. Additionally, us- blinds to keep out the sun make the best use of natural
nimise waste. This approach Stones from nearby quarries ing local and reclaimed ma- or adjusting the heating and light? What materials will
proves that indulgence and or handmade tiles by local terials lowers the project’s cooling based on who’s home. work best in the local climate?
sustainability can coexist, set- craftspeople not only reduce environmental impact while Waste can also be managed Luxury is also about creat-
ting a new standard for living transport emissions but creating homes that feel better with technology, such ing spaces that feel personal
in harmony with the planet. also celebrate unique and thoughtful. Sus- as greywater recycling sys- and special.
How can high- the ar- tainable luxury goes beyond tems that reuse water for gar- Using materials made or
end homes in- ea’s just aesthetics — it’s about dening or composting units sourced locally adds mean-
tegrate creating designs that re- that deal with organic waste ing, while features like court-
eco- spect the environment quietly and cleanly. Even re- yards or large windows that
while enhancing newable energy solutions, bring in nature make a home
the quality of life like hidden solar panels or feel alive. The best designs
for its inhabitants. discreet geothermal systems, show that sustainability isn’t
In what ways can fit seamlessly into luxury an add-on; it’s part of the
can technology homes. home’s DNA.
enhance sustain- How can architects balance
ability in luxury luxury and sustainability in a The author is the Founder and
homes, from en- way that feels authentic rather Principal Architect at Harkaran
ergy efficiency to than superficial or ‘greenwashed’? Boparai Studio (HBS).
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Cultural extravaganza ‘Maryada Purushottam
Shri Ram’ brings Ramayana to life
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and unique mukuts, further
enhanced the visual specta-

T
he Urvashi Dance Mu- cle. The use of white peacock
sic Art & Cultural So- feathers, golden deer head-
ciety, in collaboration gear, and diya lighting created
with the Tapasaya Founda- an immersive ambiance across
tion, presented the much-an- the auditorium, adding a spiri-
ticipated dance drama ‘Mary- tual depth to the performance.
ada Purushottam Shri Ram’ For the first time, a hydraulic
at Kamani Auditorium, a per- stage and advanced projectors
formance met with resound- added grandeur to the show,
ing applause and admira- making it a visual masterpiece
tion. Directed by the eminent that condensed the epic Rama-
Kathak maestro, Dr. Rekha yana into an engaging 1.5-hour
Mehra, this soulful produc- journey. The performance
tion was a powerful tribute to also highlighted the inclusive
Lord Ram’s virtues and moral mission of the Urvashi Dance
strength, portrayed through The evening commenced with a full house of distinguished Music Art & Cultural Society,
an artistic blend of Kathak,
Chhau, and Manipuri dance
guests, all gathered to celebrate the grand retelling of Lord featuring a talented ensemble
of professional artists along-
forms. Ram’s journey. Supported by the Ministry of Culture, side underprivileged children
The evening commenced trained by the Society, mak-
with a full house of distin- Government of India, the performance highlighted ing the event a celebration
guished guests, all gathered to India’s rich cultural heritage and the profound values of empowerment and social
celebrate the grand retelling of inclusion.
Lord Ram’s journey. Support- embodied by ‘Maryada Purushottam,’ or the Ideal Man. ‘Maryada Purushottam Shri
ed by the Ministry of Culture, Ram’ brought audiences on an
Government of India, the per- inspiring journey, rekindling
formance highlighted India’s love and reverence for the ide- istry but also by the message cate costumes crafted specifi- timeless values and fostering
rich cultural heritage and the als that Lord Ram embodies. of harmony and righteousness cally for each scene, from the a sense of collective pride and
profound values embodied by Through this performance, that Shri Ram stands for.” celebratory yellows worn at unity. This soul-stirring por-
‘Maryada Purushottam,’ or we aimed to celebrate his vir- The production, choreo- Ram and Sita’s wedding to trayal of one of India’s great-
the Ideal Man. tues of courage, compassion, graphed by the acclaimed the elaborate daasi attire in est epics promises to remain
Dr Rekha Mehra, reflecting and integrity—qualities that Guru Ajay Bhatt and Aam- Ravan’s darbar, capturing the a beacon of inspiration for au-
on the success of the produc- transcend time and resonate rapali Bhandari, mesmerized ambiance of every pivotal mo- diences of all ages, reminding
tion, shared, “Bringing Mary- deeply in our modern world. the audience with a vibrant ment. New props, including them of the enduring power
ada Purushottam Shri Ram to We hope that audiences got portrayal of Shri Ram’s life. an eight-foot-long dhanush of bravery, morality, and de-
life on stage has been a labor of inspired not only by the art- Key features included intri- (bow), handmade jewelry, votion in today’s world.

‘ETERNAL RHYTHMS’: A solo Delhi Comic Con 2024: A three-day pop-

exhibition by Pankaj Kumar Singh culture spectacle returns to enthrall fans
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Dhoomimal Art Centre is Delhi Comic Con is back for

delighted to present Eter- its 12th edition, promising
nal Rhythms, a solo exhi- an exhilarating weekend
bition by emerging artist of geekery, comics, gaming,
Pankaj Kumar Singh, from cosplay, and entertainment
December 2 to December from December 6–8, 2024,
11, 2024, at Shridharani at NSIC Grounds, Okhla.
Art Gallery, New Delhi Celebrating India’s rich
which will continue till 25 pop-culture fandom, this
December at Dhoomimal year’s event, powered by
Art Centre, Block A, & II, Maruti Suzuki Arena and
Connaught Place, New Del- Crunchyroll, is set to be the
hi, Delhi. This exhibition biggest yet.
invites viewers to embark
on a captivating journey Exciting Lineup
through the cycles of na- and Giveaways
ture, delving into themes of Visitors can look for- Immersive Experi-
creation, transformation, ward to exclusive perks ences and Attrac-
and renewal. Through bold like a No. 1 issue of tions
grids, rhythmic geomet- Radiant Black by Image
ric patterns, and textured Comics, a Solo Levelling Gaming enthusiasts can
layers of charcoal dust, poster by Yen Press, and dive into the NODWIN
rice paper, and cloth frag- a commemorative Comic Gaming Arena, featuring
ments, Pankaj’s work offers Con India Bag. Superfans VR and racing simulations,
a meditative exploration of can grab a limited-edition gaming tournaments, and
nature’s eternal dance—an box set packed with collect- consoles from Sony Play-
interplay of energy, form, ibles, including a Marvel Station, Android, and
and motion that bridges the Dr. Doom bust and themed Lenovo Legion. Fans can
physical and metaphysical. goodies. also explore engaging
Evoking the Vedic concept Pankaj’s early encounters of his brush. His vivid color work. They seemed heav- brand activations from
of Brahmand—the universe with the cycles of nature palette and jagged contours ily influenced by another Spotlight on Com- Yamaha Racing, Warner
in its primal state—his can- deeply shaped his artis- transcend decorative ele- artist. ics and Bros. India, and Penguin
vases reflect the ceaseless tic vision. After earning a ments, offering a profound However, two years later, Creators Random House India.
flux of the natural world. degree in Fine Arts from meditation on creation and in 2009, he returned with The event will showcase The event also promises a
“Nature is always in mo- Banaras Hindu University, transformation.Each can- a completely different body Indian publishing houses nostalgic experience with
tion,” Pankaj shares. “Even he has exhibited widely vas invites viewers to pause of work—unique, powerful, like Indusverse and Holy performances by the be- dom and
though it repeats itself, no across India. His art reso- and reflect on the beauty and a true expression of Cow Entertainment, along loved M.A.D. artist Rob Shopping Comic Con creates a vibrant
two moments are ever tru- nates with anyone who of renewal, reminding us his vision. Some even said with international stars and fan-favorites like The hub for fandom celebrations.
ly the same. That continu- appreciates the subtle yet that, much like nature, we that his works are museum Ryan North, a New York Internet Said So, Ravi Fans can revel in geeky shop- Tickets for the event are
ous change is what I try to powerful transformations too are constantly evolving. quality. Curating his first Times bestselling author, Gupta, and Ashish Solanki. ping from brands like Nerd available on Insider.in and
bring to my work. Painting of nature. Mohit Jain, owner of Dhoo- solo exhibition took time, as and Eisner Award-win- Music lovers can groove to Arena and Red Wolf, offer- the Comic Con India web-
allows me to connect with Pankaj’s style masterfully mimal Art Centre, reflects Pankaj is a slow and metic- ning artist Jason Loo. The beats by Panther and Fotty ing exclusive toys, apparel, site. Don’t miss the chance to
that energy and express fuses abstraction and phi- on his association with Pan- ulous painter, but the show massive comic lineup en- Seven. and accessories. With top- experience the ultimate cel-
it—it’s how I understand losophy, drawing viewers kaj: “My first meeting with was a sell-out, held in 2014. sures fans an unparalleled notch cosplay showcases and ebration of comics, gaming,
the world’s constant evolu- into the timeless rhythms Pankaj was very short as I It’s exciting to now curate literary experience. A Platform for Fan- countless entertainment acts, and fandom!
tion.” Born in rural India, of nature with each stroke had outrightly rejected his his second solo exhibition.

Brahmar Geet by Aayam Institute: Sindhu Mishra’s Artistic Tribute to Love and Devotion
tdg network the Gopikas and Krishna veyed the Gopikas’ unwav- The evening concluded with “Brahmar Geet is more than
t h r o u gh t h e t i m e l e s s ering devotion and their a vibrant Thillana in Ragam a performance—it’s a jour-
Brahmar Geet – An Ode to charm of Bharatanatyam. poignant expressions of Madhuvanti, a rhythmic and ney into the depths of love
Lovelorn Gopikas, a stun- love and longing. The Vara- celebratory Carnatic piece. and devotion. Swati Mittal
ning Bharatanatyam pro- The performance nam featured a captivating Under the direction and has beautifully portrayed
duction by Swati Mittal, began with Alarip- segment, “Sundar Shyam choreography of Guru Smt. the Gopikas’ emotions,
captivated audiences at the pu set to Chatusra Mora” beautifully sung and Sindhu Mishra, the perfor- bringing Surdas’s timeless
LTG Auditorium, Mandi Jati in Raagam Nat- composed by Hindustani mance was complemented poetry to life. We are grate-
House, New Delhi, on No- tai vocalist Shri Nitin Sharma, by the soulful composi- ful to connect audiences
vember 30, 2024. Present- The centerpiece of the bringing a moving and sen- tions of Shri Nitin Sharma, with this exquisite blend of
ed by the Aayam Institute evening was the Varnam, timental essence to the piece. with exceptional live music classical dance and music.”
of Performing Arts, the based on Surdas’s poetry, The program also featured by Shri G. Elangovan, Dr. The event was a tribute to
performance masterfully narrating Udhav’s attempts deeply emotive Abhinaya Ramamurthy Kesavan, the richness of Indian clas-
brought to life Surdas’s po- to guide the Gopikas toward piece, a Padam -”Udho Shri G. Raghuraman, and sical arts, leaving the audi-
etic masterpiece celebrating Nirgun Bhakti. Through Mann Na Bhaye Das Bees” Shri Sachin Sharma. ence spellbound and deeply
love, devotion, and the spir- captivating storytelling, , blending Hindustani and Guru Smt. Sindhu Mishra moved by its spiritual and
itual connection between Swati Mittal skillfully con- Carnatic music traditions. reflected on the production: emotional depth.
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new de l h i

England chase down 104 runs Bethell registers England rise in

second fastest 50 latest WTC
to beat black caps in 1st Test on Test debut
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After winning against New

The run rate of 8.21 is the highest ever by a team in a Christchurch
Zealand in the first Test of a

successful run-chase of 100 runs. Young England all-rounder

Jacob Bethell had a memo-
three-match series at Hagley
Oval on Sunday, England centage in the World Test
rable outing against New rose to sixth position in the Championship. On the other
agencies Zealand at Hagley Oval on latest ICC World Test Cham- hand, New Zealand’s recent
Christchurch Sunday, hitting a match-win- pionship 2025 table on Sun- loss to England means that
ning fifty and registering the of 192.50 against England in day ahead of the final of the they cannot cross the 60%

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ngland shattered re- second-fastest half-century Napier in 2008. Previously, competition. mark on the WTC table,
cord books with an- on Test debut by any batter the second-fastest half-cen- The first Test of each of the and is a severe hit to their
other ‘Bazball’ run- in the format. tury on Test debut was by four ongoing Test series is chances. With a victory over
chase of 104 runs during Bethell achieved this record New Zealand’s Luke Ronchi, complete and has altered Bangladesh at home, West
the first Test against New during the first Test, scoring who scored 88 off 70 balls at the face of the World Test Indies have lifted them-
Zealand at Christchurch’s an explosive unbeaten 50 off a strike rate of 125.71 against Championship 2023-25 selves from the bottom of
Hagley Oval on Sunday, just 37 balls, featuring eight England at Headingley in Standings. the WTC standings. After
taking the least amount of fours and a six, at an impres- 2015. Bethell continues to While India and South an unprecedented 3-0 series
overs to complete a 100- sive strike rate of 135.13. rise as an all-format player Africa’s emphatic wins whitewash at home in Octo-
plus run chase in history of This strike rate is the sec- for England. Since his white- have boosted their chances ber against New Zealand
Test cricket. ond-highest for a half-centu- ball debut in September 2024 of making it to Lord’s next which pushed them down a
Set a target of 104 runs, ry on Test debut, trailing only against the West Indies, he year, defeats for Sri Lanka spot in the WTC table, India
England did lose Zak New Zealand’s Tim Southee, has played seven T20Is, scor- and Australia mean the two have bounced back in the
Crawley for just one run, who scored an unbeaten 77 ing 173 runs in six innings at sides need to lift their game race for Lord’s with a com-
but knocks from Ben off 40 balls at a strike rate an average of 57.66. to improve their point per- prehensive win in Australia.
Duckett (27 in 18 balls,
England defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the first Test. AP
with four boundaries
and a six), Jacob Bethell,
Brief scores
despite fifties from Kane Root overtakes Sachin Bowlers were relentless
the Test debutant (50* in
37 balls, with eight fours
Carse (6/42)
Set a target of 104 runs,
(61 in 86 balls, with seven
fours) and Daryl Mitchell
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Christchurch
throughout, says Stokes
and a six) and Joe Root completed a England did lose Zak (84 in 167 balls, with 12 agencies the ball and called him
(23* in 15 balls, with three memorable ten- Crawley for just one fours and a six), the Kiwis Star England batter Joe Root Christchurch a “workhorse” who will
boundaries and a six) run, but knocks from were bundled out for 254 on Sunday overtook Sachin keep charging in all day.
helped them complete the wicket haul while Ben Duckett (27 in 18 runs, giving themselves Tendulkar to achieve an elu- Following the win over “ Ve r y h a p p y w i t h
chase in just 12.4 overs, the balls), Jacob Bethell, the only 103 runs lead. Carse sive record in Test cricket. New Ze a l a n d i n t h e the way we performed
fastest-ever in Test history.
Chris Woakes got Test debutant (50* in 37 (6/42) completed a mem- Root played an unbeaten Christchurch Test, Eng- throughout the week. We
Previously, the record three scalps. balls) and Joe Root (23* orable ten-wicket haul 23-run knock from 15 balls land skipper Ben Stokes were 45 for 3 so to go on
was held by the losing in 15 balls) helped them while Chris Woakes got in the fourth inning of the showered praise on his and get a pretty likable
side, NZ, who had chased and three overseas). Their complete the chase in three scalps. Christchurch Test against bowling attack and said lead was very nice, and our
down 109 against Bangla- last defeat in a Test series just 12.4 overs, the fast- England chased down New Zealand and helped the that his bowlers were “re- bowlers were relentless
desh in 18.4 overs back in opener was in the Ashes est-ever in Test history. the total with eight wickets Three Lions clinch an eight- rica captain Graeme Smith lentless” throughout the throughout. [Brook?] He
2017 at the same venue. 2023 (at Edgbaston). in hand, Bethell unbeaten wicket win over the hosts. holds the fourth with 1611 game. needed a little bit of luck
Also, the run rate of 8.21 Coming to the match, thanks to a fine century with Joe Root (23* in 15 The 33-year-old became the runs. Former West Indies Brydon Carse was along the way, but you’ve
is the highest ever by a England won the toss and from a red-hot Harry balls, with three fours and leading run scorer in the Shivnarine Chanderpaul is named the ‘Player of got to make it count when
team in a successful run- opted to field first. The fif- Brook (171 in 197 balls, a six). 4th innings of Test cricket, currently the fifth-highest the Match’ following his the opposition are drop-
chase of 100 runs or more. ties from Kane Williamson with 15 fours and three Carse secured a ‘Player with 1630 runs. Earlier, run-scorer in the 4th in- magnificent performance ping catches left, right and
Previously, this record (93 in 197 balls, with 10 sixes) and half-centuries of the Match’ for his 10 legendary cricketer Sachin nings of Test cricket, with with the ball, he bagged centre... he’s an incredible
was held by the West In- fours) and Glenn Phillips from Ollie Pope (77 in 98 wicket haul and a knock of Tendulkar held the record 1580 runs. 10 wickets in the first Test talent, constantly look-
dies, who had a run rate (58 in 87 balls, with six balls, with eight fours) and 33* in 24 balls in the first of leading run scorer in the Root made his Test debut match of the series. ing to put pressure onto
of 6.82 while successfully fours and a six) were cru- skipper Ben Stokes (80 in innings. 4th innings of Test cricket in 2012 against England, fol- Speaking after the end of the opposition. [Carse?]
chasing 172 against India cial in NZ reaching 348/10. 146 balls, with nine fours), England is 1-0 up in the with 1625 runs. lowing that, he has played the match, Stokes hailed Amazing. Look, I’ve been
in Kingston back in 1983. Brydon Carse (4/64) and England took a lead of 151 three-match series, with Former England batter 150 long format matches Harry Brook and said that fortunate enough to grow
England have now won Shoaib Bashir (4/69) were runs, before getting all out second Test in Welling- Alastair Cook stands in and scored 12777 runs at a he’s an incredible talent. up with Brydon and al-
the first Test of five con- top bowlers for England. for 499 runs. ton from December 6 on- third place on the chart with strike rate of 57.23 and an The skipper also lauded ways known of his poten-
secutive series (two home In the next innings, In their next innings, wards. 1611 runs. Former South Af- average of 50.90. Carse’s performance with tial and his talent.

He found his rhythm in second Shah takes

charge as India beat PM’s XI; Gill shines
innings: Ponting on Kohli new ICC chief
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Reddy formed yet another
partnership, playing some
really authoritative shots.
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Melbourne A four-wicket haul from India reached the 100-run
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pacer Harshit Rana and mark in 23 overs. Nitish
Ahead of the second Test Former Board of Control for authoritative knocks from started from where he had
of the five-match Border- Cricket in India (BCCI) sec- a returning Shubman Gill, left in Perth, smashing
Gavaskar Trophy in Ad- retary Jay Shah on Sunday Nitish Kumar Reddy and Llyod Pope’s spin for three
elaide, ICC Hall of Famer started his tenure as the new Yashasvi Jaiswal helped brilliant fours.
Ricky Ponting highlighted International Cricket Coun- India secure a five-wicket India reached the 150-run
Virat Kohli’s game-changing cil (ICC) chief. win over Australia’s Prime mark in 29.4 overs.
knock in the second innings “The International Cricket Ministers’ XI in their pink- Gill retired hurt after mak-
in Perth as an example of Council (ICC) today - 1 De- ball warm-up match at India’s Harshit Rana and teammates celebrate a wicket during ing a half-century, scoring
batting with intent. Kohli cember - marked the begin- Canberra’s Manuka Oval the 2-day Warm-up Match against Prime Ministers XI’s, at 50* in 62 balls, with seven
Manuka Oval in Canberra. ANI
ended a prolonged century ning of Jay Shah’s tenure as on Sunday. fours.
drought with an unbeaten innings, he rediscovered his he added. ICC Chair,” an ICC state- The match was initially team to the 50-run mark in for 27 in 44 balls, with four Nitish was cleaned up by
100, his first Test century rhythm and scored a hun- India’s comprehensive ment read. As ICC Chair, supposed to be a two-day just 13.1 overs. boundaries, bringing the Pope for a 32-ball 42, with
since July 2023 and his third dred,” Ponting said on the victory in the first Test has Shah outlined his priorities affair, but due to rain on The U19 World Cup-win- pair of skipper Rohit Shar- five fours and a six. India
in five years. latest ICC Review episode. set the tone for the series, for his term, including lever- Saturday and Sunday, it ning pacers Charlie Ander- ma, batting at number four was 182/3 in 33.1 overs. This
The second Test, sched- With four Tests remaining with Kohli’s innings play- aging the sport’s inclusion in was reduced to a 46-overs- son and Mahli Beardman and Shubman Gill at the inning proved to be another
uled to take place from in the Border-Gavaskar Tro- ing a crucial role in the the Los Angeles 2028 Olym- per-side match. were smashed for three crease. confidence booster for Nit-
December 6 to 10 at the phy and a potential spot in team’s success. His ability pic Games as a pivotal op- In the run-chase of 241 fours each by Jaiswal and However, Rohit’s return ish, who impressed with
Adelaide Oval, will feature the World Test Champion- to perform under pressure portunity as well as further runs, the Indian team KL in the 13th and 14th over. to cricket after the birth of scores of 41 and 38* in the
the day-night format under ship final at stake, Ponting and lead by example was accelerating the growth of opened with Yashasvi The partnership ended at his second child did not last Perth Test and continues
lights. had a clear message for the once again evident in this the women’s game. Jaiswal and KL Rahul, 75 runs, with Jaiswal caught long, as he gave Anderson looking comfortable.
“In the first innings, he Australian batters. “Now remarkable feat. “I am honoured to take on the pair which started the by Jack Clayton for 45 in 59 his second wicket after be- Washington Sundar and
was too focused on coun- it’s over to Marnus Labus- The win in Perth not only the role of ICC Chair and first Test at Perth. The duo balls, with nine fours. Char- ing caught by Oliver Davies Ravindra Jadeja, two spin-
tering the opposition bowl- chagne, Steven Smith, and gave India a vital lead in the grateful for the support and played some fine cricketing lie got his first wicket. India for an 11-ball three. bowling all-rounders, took
ers and deviated from his others to find their own way series but also boosted the trust of the ICC Directors shots, with a much-attack- was 75/1. India was 90/2. India to the 200-run mark
natural style. In the second again and score some runs,” team’s morale. and Member Boards. ing intent. They brought the KL also soon retired hurt Gill and Nitish Kumar in 36.3 overs.

Hockey India announces

20-member squad for
Syed Modi International: Sindhu, IPL’s rags-to-riches stories: A
Lakshya win singles titles
Junior Asia Cup agencies
playoff at the Paris Olympics.
The victory will undoubt-
lesson for other sports
lucknow
agencies feature 10 teams divided edly boost his confidence Rupinder Singh
New Delhi into two pools: India is Top seeds P V Sindhu ahead of the new season. new delhi
placed in Pool A alongside and Lakshya Sen pro- Indian badminton had
Hockey India (HI) an- China, Malaysia, Thai- duced commanding more to celebrate on the The Indian premier league each year brings to
nounced a strong land, and Bangladesh, performances to claim day as the women’s doubles fore a few rags to riches story. First of all a big
20-member squad for while Pool B consists of the women’s and men’s pair of Treesa Jolly and Gay- shout out to the tournament for its continuity.
the upcoming Women’s South Korea, Japan, Chi- singles titles, respectively, atri Gopichand clinched You look around many other sports started
Junior Asia Cup, set to nese Taipei, Hong Kong at the Syed Modi Interna- their maiden Super 300 leagues but hardly lasted a few seasons. Prime
take place in Muscat, China, and Sri Lanka. tional badminton tour- title with a convincing 21- example of these are the Indian hockey league
Oman, from 7th to 15th The Indian Junior Wom- nament here on Sunday. Sindhu’s victory marks 18, 21-11 win over China’s premier badminton league and the Pro Wres- The other aspect that cricket brilliantly does
December 2024. As the en’s Team will be led by Sindhu ended her long her return to the top of Bao Li Jing and Li Qian. tling League. Cricket and its growth in India is to portray the sport and cricketers all over
defending champions, In- Captain Jyoti Singh, with title drought by outplaying the podium after over The result made Tree- has many lessons to teach other sports but no tv in a well planned manner throughout the
dia enters the tournament Sakshi Rana serving as China’s world number 119 two years, with her last sa and Gayatri the first other sports it seems wants to learn. The one year clearly showing Jo dikhta hai woh bhokta
with high hopes after se- Vice-Captain. Goalkeep- Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 to lift title win being at the Sin- In d i a n wo m e n’s do u- major factor that draws everyone to cricket is hai. This is why Sachin Tendulkar is a god but
curing their maiden title ers Nidhi and Aditi Ma- the trophy for the third time. gapore Open in July 2022. bles team to win the the results of the auction each year. This year’s Dhyan Chand an am sportsperson. So what
last year, defeating South heshwari will provide a In the men’s singles final, The world number 18 title at this tournament. stories were dominated by Rishabh pant going is stopping federations from following this
Korea 2-1 in the final. strong presence in goal, Lakshya, was at his domi- also reached the finals of T h e C o m m o nwe a l t h for 27 crores and a young 13 year old vaibhav example and let their sports flourish.
This tournament serves while the defence will be nant best as he demolished the Malaysia Masters Su- Games bronze medallists, suryavanshi earning above one crore. What I am not ready to believe Pant or Tendulkar
as a qualifier for the FIH marshalled by Manisha, Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason per 500 earlier this year. who had finished runners- does all this point towards ? It does not require are greater sportspersons than Ajitpal Singh
Hockey Junior World Cup Jyoti Singh, Lalthantlu- Teh 21-6, 21-7 in the title Lakshya’s win comes as a up in 2022, went one step rocket science to understand. If there are rea- or Harmanpreet Singh. Are you all willing to
2025. angi, Pooja Sahoo, and clash, displaying complete balm after a disappointing further this year with sonable incentives the sports will progress do that. Time for federations to wake up and
The competition will Mamata Oram. command over the match. loss in the bronze medal their solid performance. and the sportspersons will be celebrated. stand up for their athletes.