Well-known Iraqi political expert shot dead

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Well-known Iraqi political expert shot dead

Hisham al-Hashimi, a well-known Iraqi political and security expert, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the capital Baghdad, an Interior Ministry source said.

The incident took place on Monday in Zaiyouna district when the gunmen on two motorcycles opened fire at al-Hashimi’s car near his house, the source told Xinhua news agency.

Al-Hashimi was shot more than 20 times and was transferred to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, the source said.

The attackers managed to flee before the arrival of security forces.

Al-Hashimi, who specialized in the affairs of the Sunni and Shia armed groups, is known for his support for the anti-government protests that broke out last October and his strong criticism of armed groups and militias.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi held an outlawed militant group responsible for the assassination and pledged to pursue the killers.

“We pledge to pursue the killers to bring them to justice, and we will not allow the assassinations to return to Iraq to undermine security and stability,” al-Kadhimi was quoted as saying in a statement following the incident.

The Iraqi leader described al-Hashimi as an opinion-maker and a supportive voice for the Iraqi forces during the war against the Islamic State (IS) terror group, according to the statement.

The security situation in Iraq was dramatically improved after the Iraqi security forces fully defeated the extremist IS militants across the country late in 2017, but sporadic attacks occurred in the war-ravaged country.

Delhi CM appeals to cured Covid patients to donate plasma

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Delhi CM appeals to cured Covid patients to donate plasma

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the cured COVID-19 patients to donate plasma to treat those infected with the virus in the national capital.

Signaling that demand of plasma is more than its uses, Kejriwal said there is no harm in donating plasma and the process does not hurt anyone.

His appeal came at a time when a total of 99,444 confirmed COVID-19 patients were reported in the national capital as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHF) data.

He also mentioned that the process to donate plasma is easier than blood donation.

The Chief Minister also appealed to the cured COVID patients to come forward for the noble cause so that others can be treated and informed that “pick and drop facility” will be given to the donor. He also appealed to all Delhi hospitals for holding a counseling class for cured COVID-19 patients to encourage them to donate plasma till a vaccine of the disease is available.

Noting that the number of COVID-19 patients has now been decreasing in the national capital, Kejriwal appealed to people to help others by donating plasma, the only option to treat infected people so far.

The appeal came four days after he announced the launch of the country’s first plasma bank to treat coronavirus patients in Delhi. The plasma bank is now operational at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in South Delhi, which the Chief Minister said, is a facility where no COVID-19 patient approaches.

“It is safe if anyone has any doubt of being infected,” he said.

“The plasma bank will only be successful when people would come forward and donate for patients,” he added.

Plasma therapy is considered effective for people struggling to cope with coronavirus. It involves the injection of blood-component plasma extracted from a cured patient to a positive coronavirus case. The plasma extracted from a cured patient is considered to be having virus-fighting antibodies. It strengthens the immunity of the person getting the plasma.

Gorakhpur doctor’s letter from jail stirs controversy

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Gorakhpur doctor’s letter from jail stirs controversy

A four-page hand-written letter by suspended Gorakhpur doctor, Kafeel Khan, has stirred up a hornet’s nest.

The letter which narrates the ‘hellish’ conditions of the Mathura prison where he is presently lodged for participating in anti-CAA protests, claims that about 150 inmates are sharing a toilet.

Mathura jail senior superintendent Shailendra Maitri, on the other hand, has questioned the veracity of the letter.

“Kafeel denies having written any letter. We screen all the outgoing mails and did not see any such letter written by Kafeel. And after the lockdown began, no one has been allowed to meet the inmates. So, how did the alleged letter go out?” he asked.

Kafeel, in the letter to his family, has written, “With just one attached toilet and 125-150 inmates, the smell of their sweat and urine mixed, with unbearable heat due to electricity cuts, makes life hell over here. A living hell indeed.”

He further wrote, “I try to read but cannot focus due to suffocation. Sometimes I feel that I might fall due to dizziness. The entire barrack seems like a fish market full of all kinds of smells. People are coughing, sneezing, farting, urinating, and sweating. Some people snore, some fight, some scratch themselves.”

The doctor also questioned his detention. “Why am I being punished? When will I be able to see my children, my wife, my mother, and my brothers and sister? When will I be able to fulfill my duties as a doctor in fighting the menace of Coronavirus?” he asked.

Kafeel’s brother Adeel Ahmad Khan, said that the letter was written by Kafeel on June 15 and had reached them on July 1.

Adeel claimed that the letter was sent by post.

Kafeel Khan was booked for his alleged inflammatory remarks at an anti-CAA protest at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on December 13, 2019.

He was arrested from Mumbai on January 29 this year and was granted bail on February 10 by a court in Aligarh.

But, on February 13, the UP government invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against him, ensuring that he remains behind the bars.

Kafeel Khan first hit the headlines in August 2017 when he was blamed for the deaths of 30 children due to an oxygen shortage in the BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur.

He remains suspended from service even though he was cleared of the charges in a departmental inquiry.

Yogi sanctions housing facilities for policemen

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Yogi sanctions housing facilities for policemen

There is finally some good news for police constables who have been living in dangerously dilapidated barracks in police Lines.

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has sanctioned 471 projects at a cost of Rs 2,789 crores for hostel buildings for the constables.

Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Avanish Awasthi told reporters, “It is not so that we are giving them only a decent housing facility. The government has also decided to construct and renovate fire stations and police stations to offer better office space to the force. The chief minister is personally monitoring the work progress.”

He said that the Chief Minister is aware of the housing problems of the policemen and is clear about what work has to be done.

The government orders (GOs) were recently issued for all projects.

For the first time, 44 hostels each are being constructed for male and women police personnel and at 322 police stations, special rooms would be constructed for investigating officers.

Hostels and barracks would also be constructed at police stations to offer better housing facilities to the police personnel of lower ranks.

Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Brij Lal said, “For decades, police jawans and their families have been living in barracks which were constructed during the British period. Many generations have spent their entire lives in these dilapidated buildings. Now, for the first time, a Chief Minister has looked into their problems. Yogi Adityanath is doing a great job for the force by offering them a decent living accommodation.”

He said that the Chief Minister’s decision would also help in giving a better life to the police force.

“The housing facility for the three-lakh strong force has always been a matter of concern for the state and police personnel have been living in miserable conditions,” he stated.

Jana Sena chief praised YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

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Jana Sena chief praised YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Actor-turned-politician and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan on Friday praised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for commissioning 1,088 state-of-the-art 1088 ambulances in the state on July 1.

Pawan Kalyan took to Twitter and said, “The launch of 104, 108 ambulance services in the state during COVID-19 times is commendable. These services help a great deal in providing emergency healthcare to the people.” He also complimented the Andhra Pradesh government for its efforts in conducting the coronavirus tests over the last three months without giving scope for any negligence.

The launch of the ambulance services by the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government during the testing times of COVID-19 is being widely appreciated by the public and eminent personalities, celebrities, politicians, and journalists from across the country.

Pawan Kalyan, in another tweet, also appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his sudden visit to Leh in Ladakh to interact with soldiers.

He tweeted, “Leadership is all about inspiring the countrymen; Hon. PM Sri @narendramodi Ji paid tributes to the valour of our armed forces, interacted with them in Leh today. It shall boost the morale of our troops. The ‘JOSH’ has just skyrocketed sir!!!, This is the era of development, not expansion. India’s commitment to peace is not our weakness; we shall give a befitting reply to anyone disturbing peace and progress.”

Telangana High Court petition on online classes

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Telangana High Court petition on online classes

The Telangana High Court, which started hearing the petition on online classes, fumed at the government for conducting online classes on one hand and claiming that the academic year has not begun yet, on the other.

The Advocate General has informed the High Court that the academic year has not started in the stat and that a final decision on it would be taken in the Cabinet meeting.

To this, the HC asked the government why were online classes being held when a final decision was not taken on the issue. The court asked what justice would be done to students belonging to the poorer sections and those studying in government colleges, who cannot afford to buy electronic gadgets and internet connections.

It directed the government to submit a definite action plan in written to the court by July 13 on the same. It also attached the implead petition filed by the Independent School Management Association (ISMA) to the online classes petition.

The lawyer, arguing in favour of ISMA, said that they had already begun the academic year two months ago, as per the guidelines of CBSE. He said that they did not exert any pressure on the parents regarding the online classes and that the classes were just an option given to the parents. He also made it clear that the Telangana state government does not have any control over the CBSE.

During the hearing, the TS government said that a Cabinet sub-committee was examining the issue of online classes. The state government also said that the Centre directed states not to open the educational institutions till the end of July 31 and made it clear that it would take a decision only after that date.

The High Court ordered ISMA to file a counter petition to the court with all the details and adjourned the hearing to July 13.

It’s Centre’s responsibility to save Amaravati: Chandrababu

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It’s Centre’s responsibility to save Amaravati: Chandrababu

The protest in Amaravati over YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government’s move to create three state capitals in Andhra Pradesh entered 200th day on Saturday with former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stating that the Centre has the responsibility to save Amaravati.

Addressing a protest organized by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to mark the occasion, Naidu called upon people to continue ‘save Amaravati, save Andhra Pradesh’ movement.

Paying tributes to 64 farmers who died during the Amaravati movement, the TDP chief alleged that the Jaganmohan Reddy government hatched many conspiracies to kill new Andhra Pradesh’s capital Amaravati, which would have brought investment to the state and jobs to its people.

“Was it our mistake to build a state capital which the whole world should admire,” asked Naidu who wanted to build Amaravati as a world-class city.

The Singapore government had prepared the master plan for Amaravati, the foundation stone for which was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2015.

Amaravati was planned to be developed on the banks of Krishna river at a cost of more than Rs 1 lakh crore. The farmers had given 33,000 acres of land for the development of the state capital under the land pooling scheme.

After Naidu’s TDP lost power in the elections last year, Jaganmohan Reddy had announced a review of all projects launched during TDP rule. Alleging insider trading in the development of Amaravati, the YSRCP government stopped all work in Amaravati and launched a probe.

It was in December last year that the Jagan government decided to develop three state capitals, shifting some capital functions from Amaravati to Visakhapatnam and Kurnool. It announced that Amaravati will continue as the legislative capital while Visakhapatnam and Kurnool will be developed as executive and judicial capitals respectively.

Alleging that the move would harm their interests, Amaravati farmers have been staging protests against the government’s decision. They are demanding that Amaravati be developed as the only state capital.

The former chief minister recalled that his government had embarked on developing Amaravati as the state capital as it was centrally located.

Naidu said the TDP government-built buildings for Assembly, Secretariat, High Court and Raj Bhavan. He said 72 percent of work on MLA and MLC quarters was also completed. He revealed that Rs 9,000 crore was spent on all the work.

Naidu claimed that 139 companies had come forward to make investments in Amaravati and this would have created thousands of jobs.

He alleged that the Jagan government tried to suppress the Amaravati movement and used repressive measures against the protestors including women. The leader of opposition said the government violated human rights.

Meanwhile, barring YSRCP, leaders of all political parties addressed a virtual rally organized by Amaravati Joint Action Committee (JAC) spearheading the protest. They assured their continued support to the people’s movement and urged the Jagan government to withdraw its three capitals move.

YSRCP rebel MP Raghurama Krishna Raju also addressed the rally. Extending his support to the Amaravati movement, Raju said three capitals were not part of YSRCP’s election manifesto.

The Narsapuram MP urged the government to respect the sentiments of people of Amaravati and drop its move to develop two more capitals. “Government is a continuous process. As 80 percent of the capital works were completed in Amaravati, the government should not shift the capital,” Raju said.

Cong is finished in MP, BJP will win all seats: Bharti

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Cong is finished in MP, BJP will win all seats: Bharti

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice president and former Union Minister Uma Bharti has claimed that the Congress in Madhya Pradesh is finished and the BJP will win all the seats in the upcoming assembly by-elections.

The former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister was in Lucknow to record her statement in the Babri mosque demolition case.

Talking exclusively to IANS, Bharti said, “In Madhya Pradesh, many Congress leaders have joined hands with the BJP, so there is no opposition left there. The BJP will win all the 24 assembly seats that will go to polls soon.”

Bharti was earlier reported to have been miffed over caste equations in the Shivraj Chouhan cabinet expansion. She is said to have expressed displeasure that her suggestions had been ignored but later said that she only spoke about the social imbalance in the cabinet.

On this issue, she said that she has spoken to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state BJP president B.D. Sharma. They will try to find a solution to the issue, she said.

Asked if she is in political exile, Uma Bharti said, “I have not been in exile at all. I am the BJP’s national vice president. I decided not to contest elections in 2019. Why do you think the only fighting elections is the only way to be in politics?”

On contesting elections in the future, she said, “I had announced not to contest the 2019 elections and then had also said that I will contest the 2024 general elections. I never said I will not contest.”

Uma Bharti and Sadhvi Ritambhara had played a very active role during the Ramjanmabhoomi movement. On the question of participation of women in the Ram temple trust, Bharti said, “The trusts are not formed on the basis of gender, they are for a goal. How does it make a difference, the trust is for Lord Ram. I do not mind it. There are seers and saints in it. I have no objection to it.”

To a question on what changes she sees in the politics of Madhya Pradesh after Jyotiraditya Scindia joined the BJP, the senior BJP leader said, “We already are a big party in Madhya Pradesh. Scindia’s arrival made a difference to the Congress, which is now finished in the state.”

Asked whether her political experience has benefited the BJP in Madhya Pradesh and if she gives advice to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the 61-year-old BJP leader said, “I have not come to that age yet, I am younger than Shivraj. But, if they come asking for advice, I am always there.”

On the question as to who is the best in her eyes among the chief ministers of BJP-ruled states, she said, “Will you make us fight? I won’t tell you. That is my answer.”

On being reminded about her pledge to clean the Ganga which is still very dirty, the former Union Minister said that all the projects of Nirmal Ganga have stopped due to the lockdown. The Sisamau drain, the largest drain in Kanpur and the most notorious for polluting the Ganga, has been closed. “The sacred river will be cleaned in three phases – the first phase is of 3 years, the second for 7 years and the last phase will be of 10 years. There is no dearth of funds. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself is taking a keen interest in it. That is why he has created a separate ministry,” she said.

Uma Bharti has also been involved in UP politics, where the opposition has alleged that the ruling party is trying to suppress their voice. Responding to this, Bharti said, “The voice of the opposition is weak, that is why it is being suppressed. If they are strong, who will suppress their voice?

In response to another question, Bharti said a grand Ram temple will be constructed in Ayodhya. The whole country is very happy about this. It is a matter of great pride, she said.

Kanpur killings: Priyanka asks Congress leaders to ‘expose’ BJP

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Kanpur killings: Priyanka asks Congress leaders to ‘expose’ BJP

Criticizing the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi termed it as “jungle raj” during a video conference with party leaders on Saturday. The virtual meeting was called to discuss what Congress called the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

Priyanka alleged during the course of the meeting that, “Uttar Pradesh has turned into a jungle raj. Even police personnel are not safe here. The law and order in the state have collapsed because of the alliance between criminals, ruling party leaders, and officials.” She said that the morale of criminals has been boosted in the state.

This sharp attack comes soon after eight police personnel, including a circle officer, were shot dead and six policemen seriously injured when a local criminal, Vikas Dubey, and his gang sprayed bullets on them in Vikru village under Chaubeypur police circle in Kanpur in the wee hours of Friday.

Alleging that criminals are enjoying political protection, Priyanka Gandhi asked Congress leaders to “expose” the BJP in front of the people. She has asked party workers to run a campaign against the state government for this purpose. The meeting also discussed the strategy for the forthcoming panchayat elections the state where law and order will be one of the main electoral issues for Congress.

Congress State President Ajay Kumar Lallu along with Aradhana Mishra, Rajiv Shukla, Jitin Prasad, Brijlal Khabari, Pradeep Jain, Imran Masood among others attended the virtual meet.

Earlier, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also raised questions about the safety of the common people in Uttar Pradesh. “Another proof of hooliganism in Uttar Pradesh. When the police are not safe, how will the public be?” Rahul Gandhi said, quoting a news report.

ED has filed a case against former TV9 CEO

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ED has filed a case against former TV9 CEO

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a case against former TV9 CEO Ravi Prakash. The ED has registered the case on Wednesday and along with Ravi Prakash, former Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited (ABCL) directors MKVN Murthy and Clifford Pereira were also booked.

After Alanda Media & Entertainment Private Limited taking over TV9 last year, on October 6th, 2019, they lodged a complaint against Ravi Prakash and the two for allegedly withdrawing Rs 18 crore from ABCL in a fraudulent manner. This case was filed at Banjara Hills Police station.

Based on this, the ED has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) while the full details are yet to be out.

Ever since Alandha Media took over TV9, Ravi Prakash has been in troubles. He is on the run from the cops who want to probe him.

“The weak can never accomplish peace, the brave do”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing troops during a surprise visit to a forward post in Ladakh today, said: “The weak can never accomplish peace, the brave do.” Describing the soldiers as “the braves of the soil”, the Prime Minister said the “enemy has seen your fire and fury,” delivering a strong, direct message to China after the June 15 clash in which 20 soldiers were killed in action.

“Every single Indian across the world, especially in India, has the belief that you all can deliver and keep the nation strong and safe. Your courage is higher than the heights where you are stationed. Your arms are as strong as the mountains that surround you. Your confidence, determination and belief are as atal (immovable) as the peaks here,” he said.

“The conditions in which you all deliver your best are among the toughest in the world, and you have proven time and again that the Indian armed force is mightier and better than everyone else in the world.”

The PM’s visit served as a powerful statement against Chinese aggression at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) since early May, which escalated to a deadly brawl on June 15 in which 20 soldiers were killed and over 70 injured. Army sources said 45 Chinese soldiers were killed or injured.

“The world has given up Vistaarvaad (expansionism). This has destroyed the world. History has proved that expansionist forces have often perished. This is the age of Vikaswaad (Development),” said the Prime Minister, without mentioning China.

Chants of “Bharat Mata ki jai” and “Vande Mataram” broke out when he arrived at Nimu earlier today. A video showed soldiers cheering as the Prime Minister walked amidst them, accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, and Army Chief General MM Naravane. He was flown by chopper to Nimu, 11,000 feet up in the Himalayas and on the banks of the river Indus.

PM Modi first interacted with soldiers from the Army, Air Force and Indo-Tibetan Border Police, sitting in a camouflage tent. Later, he addressed the troops.

“Our enemies have seen your Fire and your Fury,” he said, addressing the XIV Corps of the Army in Leh that is called the Fire and Fury Corps.

PM Modi also visited a hospital where several soldiers wounded in the clash are recovering.

Experts feel this imbalance will drive the Telangana economy into uncertainty

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Experts feel this imbalance will drive the Telangana economy into uncertainty

The Telangana government which has already borrowed more than Rs 2 lakh crore is getting ready to seek more debts. It issued an ordinance this week revising the FRBM limit in the name of guarantee for corporations, as it would enable the state government to go for more debts. Through the ordinance, the state government has relaxed the borrowing limit from 90 per cent to 200 per cent.

The FRBM limits put a check on the state governments and preventing them from borrowing as much as they want.

It may be recalled that the Centre has relaxed the FRBM limits for all the states in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown imposed to check its spread.

As there is no assembly session, the TS government got the Ordinance passed with the Governor’s consent. The Ordinance included two changes in the FRBM Act, 2005. The second change made to the Act is likely to push the state treasury into debts.

All debts made under the FRBM Act should be included in the Budget. However, if money is borrowed in the name guarantee fund of Corporations, they need not be shown in the Budget.

Whatever be the clause, finally, the government has to repay the borrowed amount.In the last six years, the TS government had borrowed at least Rs 1.13 lakh crore in the name of corporations for Mission Bhageeratha, Mission Kakatiya and other irrigation projects.

The state governments also have a limit for the legal guarantees it can undertake. As per the Sec (9) of the FRBM Act, the total of guarantees should not cross 90 per cent of the state’s revenue. However, in the latest Ordinance, the state government changed this clause.

As per the change, the debts to be drawn in the name of corporations will be double the income, which means it will be more than Rs 2 lakh crore.

Financial experts feel this imbalance will drive the Telangana economy into uncertainty. It is also being alleged that corporations were being created only to borrow money.

As per the FRBM limit, the state government has set a target to borrow Rs 55,000 crore this fiscal. In 2020-2021 Budget, the government had declared that it would take debts to the tune of Rs 33,000 crore. By increasing the FRBM limits, the TS government is getting ready to borrow Rs 55,000 crore.

Positive confirmed cases of corona virus in Telangana

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Positive confirmed cases of corona virus in Telangana

The rise in the number of positive confirmed cases of coronavirus in Telangana is not stopping. Today, the total recorded cases are 1213 and there are 8 deaths.

Telangana state recorded 1213 cases today and this is so far the highest number of single-day cases. There are 987 COVID patients recovered and discharged from hospitals today.

So far, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Telangana is 18,570, while 98,153 samples were tested and 79,583 out of them tested negative. The total number of patients discharged were 9069 and 275 died so far due to the coronavirus.

Of the total 1213 cases in Telangana, 998 are recorded from GHMC, and 48 are from Rangareddy.

Accountability needs to be fixed: Priyanka on Kanpur firing

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Accountability needs to be fixed: Priyanka on Kanpur firing

Alluding to the recent killings in Uttar Pradesh, Congress General Secretary in-charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Friday emphasized the need to fix accountability in the state.

“As the news about the incident in Kanpur came to the fore, a family of four were also killed in Prayagraj. Father and daughter were murdered in Ghaziabad. Looking at this Jungle Raj, the accountability will have to be fixed,” said Priyanka, quoting a news report.

She also paid condolences to the family of eight police personnel who lost their lives in an encounter with criminals in Kanpur. She asserted that the law and order situation in the state is in shambles and demanded strict action.

Her brother and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also raised questions about the safety of common people in Uttar Pradesh. “Another proof of hooliganism in Uttar Pradesh. When the police are not safe, how will the public be?” he said.

Eight police personnel, including a circle officer, were shot dead, and six policemen seriously injured when a local criminal Vikas Dubey and his gang sprayed them with bullets in Kanpur.

PM visits forward location in Ladakh amid tension with China (Ld)

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PM visits forward location in Ladakh amid tension with China (Ld)

Amid ongoing tension at borders with China in Eastern Ladakh, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Leh and forward locations on Friday morning to review the ground security situation, barely 18 days after a violent stand-off.

Sources said that Modi reached Ladakh early morning and briefed by the Army, Air Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police at one of the forward locations in Nimu. Located at 11,000 feet above sea level, Nimu is among the tough terrains, surrounded by the Zanskar range and on the banks of the Indus.

The Prime Minister, accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, will also interact with injured soldiers at the military hospital in Leh, in what will be a morale booster for the forces.

General Rawat will review the tri-services preparedness against the aggressive People’s Liberation Army (PLA), as well as understand the proposed de-escalation and disengagement process at the four stand-off points.

Modi’s visit comes just a day after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called off his own visit to Ladakh. Singh was to visit the Eastern Ladakh region to interact with soldiers deployed at the hostile border on Friday. He had plans to interact with the soldiers injured during the barbaric attack carried out by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army on June 15. In the attack, India lost 20 soldiers and the Chinese Army too had casualties, figures still unknown.

On June 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had stated that the sacrifice made by 20 soldiers who went down fighting against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at Galway Valley on June 15 night “will not go in vain”.

He also said that while India wants peace, it will give a “befitting reply” if provoked. “India’s integrity and sovereignty are supreme for us, and no one can stop us from defending it. Nobody should have any iota of doubt about this,” said Modi. “Indian troops went down fighting (maarte, maarte mare hain),” he had said.

Modi also said that the whole country is with the families of those who sacrificed their lives for the country. “India will defend every stone every inch of its territory. India is a peace-loving country which has always tried to maintain cooperative and friendly relations with neighbors.”

No clarity yet on the lock down in Hyderabad.

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No clarity yet on the lock down in Hyderabad.

Amidst rapid increase in Corona cases across Telangana – particularly in GHMC zone, Telangana CM KCR is a worried lot. KCR, who had earlier indicated that the government would soon take a decision on imposing lockdown in the GHMC based upon several requests from various corners, seems to be caught in a dilemma now. One one hand, the Covid-19 cases are growing at a blitzkrieg speed and looks uncontrollable. Even the institutions like WHO, ICMR have cautioned that the cases would multiply in the coming days and witness a peak in July. All these are seriously worrying the government. Meanwhile, the revenue aspect is another factor that needs to be considered if lockdown is imposed.

Since the state’s revenue was severely affected over the last 3 months and several businesses were hit hard and the Covid cases have not “decreased” despite imposing lockdown, all these factors are concerning CM KCR. KCR’s administration is mulling over whether to impose lockdown or to impose alternate guidelines to stop the spread. According to reports, three options are being weighed by the Telangana government.

Strict lockdown, Half-day lockdown and half-day exemption, Track Treat Test (TTT) model
Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar is going to submit his special report to CM KCR today. Based upon the report, CM KCR would arrive at a conclusion. Meanwhile, there are no reports of holding a cabinet meeting. Though initial reports had it that there could be a cabinet meeting on Thursday (July 3rd), so far, the General Administration Department (GAD) and the Chief Secretary have no information yet. Looks like the physical cabinet meeting is not sure. The other two options that are considered to hold the cabinet meeting are Circulation and Video Conference.

Ever since Home Minister Mahmood Ali tested positive for Corona Virus, even other ministers and CM KCR are worried. Hence, the cabinet meeting could be held either via circulation or via video conference. However, there is no clarity yet on the lockdown in Hyderabad.

Adhir Ranjan slams ED for grilling Ahmed Patel

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Adhir Ranjan slams ED for grilling Ahmed Patel

Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has slammed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for grilling party treasurer Ahmed Patel, who has been interrogated for the third time on Thursday for links with promoters of Sterling Biotech.

Congress leader leveled allegation that Sterling Biotech promoters have links with Rakesh Asthana, an IPS officer.

Chowdhury alleged, “Modi Ji’s most trusted man Mr. Rakesh Asthana, IPS, has been implicated as a recipient of bribe money which has been exposed in Sandersara diary. I am flagging the attention of Narendra Modi Ji, but Congress party’s leader Ahmed Patel Ji has been grilled for 3 consecutive days by ED to unearth the nexus between Patel Ji and notorious Sandesara case.”

A team of Enforcement Directorate (ED) again on Thursday arrived at Patel’s residence for the third time in less than a week to question him in connection with its probe into a multi-crore bank fraud case by the Gujarat-based Sterling Biotech.

The ED had earlier questioned Patel on June 27 and June 30 for several hours under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

A team of financial probe agency officials arrived at the 23, Mother Teresa Crescent Road here on Thursday morning to record Patel’s statement once again.

Goa Speaker urges MLAs to undergo Covid test ahead of session

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Goa Speaker urges MLAs to undergo Covid test ahead of session

Two days after a ruling BJP MLA tested positive for Covid-19, Speaker of the Goa assembly Rajesh Patekar on Thursday urged all legislators to get themselves tested.

“Definitely, it is better to have tests done. MLAs often have to rush to sites where COVID cases are detected. People expect MLAs to help. By default they come in contact with some persons there when they reach the spot,” Patekar told reporters here.

“I request all MLAs to go for self-testing. It is my appeal to them,” Patnekar said.

The Speaker’s comment comes a few days after Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik convened the monsoon session of the state legislative assembly from July 27.

On Wednesday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had said, that the BJP MLA who had tested positive was part of a meeting of the ruling legislators, but added that social distancing norms were followed at the meet, which was held last month.

Privatising trains, govt taking away lifeline of poor: Rahul

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Privatising trains, govt taking away lifeline of poor: Rahul

Former Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sharpened his attack on the Narendra Modi government over its moves to allow private firms to run passenger trains. He said the government was taking away the lifeline of the country from the poor, and the people will give a befitting reply.

“Rail is the only lifeline of the poor and the government is taking it away from them. Snatch whatever you want to. But remember — the people of the country will give a befitting reply,” Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet attaching a news report.

His remarks came a day after the Indian Railways announced a major push for the private entities in the Indian Railways. The Railways have invited the request for qualifications for private participation for passenger train operations on 109 pairs of routes through 151 modern trains.

The national transporter on Wednesday said that it plans to allow private entities to operate passenger trains and the project would entail private sector investment of about Rs 30,000 crore.

The objective of the initiative is to introduce modern technology rolling stock with reduced maintenance, reduced transit time, boost job creation, provide enhanced safety, provide world-class travel experience to passengers, the Railway Ministry said.

The 109 (origin-destination) pairs of trains have been formed into 12 clusters across the Indian Railway network. Each train shall have a minimum of 16 coaches.

According to the railway ministry, this is the first initiative of private investment for running passenger trains over the Indian Railways network. The move began last year with the introduction of Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

Pawan’s praise on Modi has drawn mixed reactions from his fans and party followers

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Pawan’s praise on Modi has drawn mixed reactions from his fans and party followers

Pawan Kalyan, who had been missing and had been silent on crucial issues, is back on Twitter. He has tweeted wishing one and all on the auspicious eve of Toli Ekadasi. Pawan has also lauded PM Narendra Modi’s plans to extend the scheme of PM Gareeb Kalyan Yojana. Pawan said the move would help 80 crore Indians to stay away from hunger.

“The One Nation & One Ration will help millions of migrants, extension of PM Gareeb Kalyan Yojana and free ration till November shall help 80 crore Indians stay hunger free. Thank You Folded hands Hon. PM Sri @narendramodi ji,” Pawan Kalyan wrote on his micro-blogging page.

Pawan’s praise on Modi has drawn mixed reactions from his fans and party followers. While a section of people have welcomed Pawan’s praise for PM Modi, many others have questioned Pawan that why he is silent towards faults in PM Modi’s administration and Telangana CM KCR’s governance. As Pawan is not criticizing KCR, Pawan’s fans in Telangana have asked him why he is not uttering a word against KCR and his “mismanagement” in Covid crisis.

On the other hand, YCP activists are also criticising Pawan’s over praise to Modi and “surrendering” to BJP. Looks like, it’s not going to be easy to be a politician and Pawan seems to have learnt his mistakes that proved to be costly to him.

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