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Nectar will emerge Every vacant seat in institutes MP BJP unit keeping
from Think 20: CM eye on Delhi formula
WORLD IS FOR EVERYONE, NO NEED is a national waste: UGC chief AFTER NAT'L EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING,
FOR WAR, SAYS CHOUHAN OUR STAFF REPORTER
THE PARTY PLANS TO PLUNGE INTO ACTION
city.indore@fpj.co.in

Calling upon higher educa-

tion institutions to ensure
What facility can I give in 3-room college: Principal OUR STAFF REPORTER
Bhopal

The BJP leaders in MP are

ty's state unit, VD Sharma, is
completing his three years'
tenure next month. The par-
ty will also decide whether
that all seats in their cam-
puses are filled, University
Grants Commission (UGC)
I studied under a tree, but things are changing: Kumar keeping an eye on the na-
tional executive committee
of the party being held in
Sharma's tenure will be ex-
tended.
The names of Union min-
chairman Prof Mamidala Delhi. After the conclusion ister Faggan Singh Kulaste
Jagadesh Kumar here on of meeting on Tuesday, the and MP Gajendra Patel are
Monday said that every party will swing into ac- doing the rounds for the post
seat that goes vacant is a tion for the state Assembly of state party president,
national waste. elections to be held in No- since they belong to tribal
"We cannot let any seat go vember. A blueprint for it community. Besides, the
waste. We should encour- may come up this month. Union Cabinet may be ex-
OUR STAFF REPORTER age students to come to our According to sources, panded before the Budget
city.bhopal@fpj.co.in 'PM popularising idea of one institutions," he said while party's national president session. Reflection of
addressing the inaugural JP Nadda is all set to get an changes in the Union Cabi-
Chief Minister Shviraj earth, one family, one future' session of NSIL-2023 where extension till the Lok Sab- net may be seen in MP.
Singh Chouhan said that In the ideological VCs and directors from dif- ha elections next year. A few ministers may be re-
contemplation sessions of programme of Think 20 ferent institutions were The issues related to the moved and sent to the party
the Think 20 meeting un- meeting of G-20, Suman present. leadership in various states organisation. In their place,
der the G-20 in Bhopal will Berry, Vice Chairman, NITI National Summit of In- During an interaction session, Pithampur Replying to Khatri, the UGC chairman will be settled after the party new faces may be inducted
play a crucial role. Aayog, said PM Modi is stitutional Leaders (NSIL), Government College principal, Vinod said, "I come from a village where I studied takes a decision on Nadda's into the cabinet.
Nectar will certainly popularising the idea of One jointly organised by Vidya Khatri, asked the UGC chief what quality under a tree. There was no electricity. I tenure. President of the par- CONTD. ON P8
emerge from brainstorm- Earth, One Family and One Bharati Institute of Higher and facilities he should extend in a college came from such a system. But if you see in
ing of the intellectuals and Future. He added that Education and Devi Ahilya that has only three rooms. He also stated the last 50 years there has been much
thinkers, who will take
part in this meeting, said
thinkers from all over the
world will present their
Vishwavidyalaya
started on a promising
kick- that government asks him to get NAAC
accreditation done.
"My college self-study report has been
progress in India. We are progressing and
we trying to build infrastructure but it's a
monumental task…. Look at the roads that
Pilot attacks own govt, says catch
Chouhan. Chouhan was ad- views on the importance of note on Monday.
dressing the inaugural ses-
sion of 'Think 20' meeting
being held under the aegis
environment-friendly
lifestyle and moral values.
Union minister of state
for education Subhas Sark-
er was chief guest and Ku-
approved, and the NAAC team wants to
visit the campus for accreditation," he rued.
A girl scholar said that the college offers
are being built, look at the hospitals being
built and the fact that we managed to
administer more than 200 crore Covid jabs.
mastermind in paper leak case
JAIPUR: Targeting the Congress government in Ra-
of G20 at Kushabhau daiv Kutumbakam. "The mar, State's higher educa- computer science courses but there is no Our India is progressing and the whole jasthan, former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on
Thakre International Con- principle of one earth, one tion minister Mohan Ya- computer in it. world is watching us." Monday said that the paper leak mastermind should be
vention Centre on Monday. family and one future is of dav, Vidya Bharati Insti- arrested and not the petty brokers.
Lauding the event's theme key importance. Our priori- tute president Kailash NEP-2020 IS NOT ONLY WORKING BUT IT IS RUNNING: SARKAR Pilot was speaking at Kisan Sammelan in Nagaur on Mon-
'One Earth, One Family, ty is to progress with na- Chandra Sharma, DAVV Union minister of state for education Subhas Sarker said with NEP day. Addressing the gathering Pilot said, "We are concerned
One Future, the chief min- ture, he added. vice-chancellor Prof Renu international institutions will make India their home. "Prestigious Indian about the future of the youth. Whenever I read the news that
ister said: 'India's age-old In an apparent reference to Jain shared the dais with institutions are also looking to set up offshore campuses. "Under Indian papers have been leaked in our state, or the exams have been
tradition speaks of world the developed nations and him. Knowledge System (IKS), already 64 inter-disciplinary research projects cancelled, I feel the pain." "If a youth from a village prepares
peace and welfare. "The deprecated the ongoing "rat Addressing the gather- have been started and 2000 internships on IKS have been offered. NEP for an exam, then how much trouble do his parents have to
world is for everyone. There race" in the global arena to ing, Kumar said that to- is not only working but it is running," he stated.The minister said that face? From where does he get the money for tuition, from
is no need of war. Peace, beat one another, Chouhan day's students are tech- there is a demand for student mobility not only in form of outgoing where does he get the money for books. He works hard day
love and faith are needed. said that 80 per cent of the savvy and it's the teachers students but also incoming students. "India is a popular study and night, prepares for the exam in adverse conditions. Now,
Those who are weak should world's resources were be- who have to rise to the oc- destination for students from SAARC, African and Central Asian when this youth of the village takes an exam after studying
be helped," said the chief ing exploited by a "handful casion. countries. We should build on it. Education has become more internationalised and in adverse conditions, it really hurts when the paper leak
minister stressing on Vasu- of people". CONTD. ON P8 CONTD. ON P8 demand for quality education goes beyond geographies," he said. cases come to the fore. CONTD. ON P8

Centre wants to restructure judges'

collegium system, Rijiju to CJI
NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Kiren lowing the direction of the SC Constitu-
Rijiju has written to the Chief Justice of tion Bench while striking down the
India D Y Chandrachud stating that he is NJAC Act. The SC Constitution Bench
not satisfied with the Collegium system of had directed to restructure the MoP of
appointing judges while backing the rein- the collegium system." The law minister
troduction of the National Judicial Ap- also took to Twitter earlier today to post,
pointments Commission (NJAC) for choos- "The contents in the letter to hon'ble CJI
ing judges. are exactly in conformity with the obser-
Rijiju said, "It is just a follow-up action vations and directions of the SC Consti-
of the letters written earlier to CJI fol- tution Bench. CONTD. ON P8

News Brief
SC seeks govt stand
on marital rape,
hearing on March 21
NEW DELHI: The Supreme
Court on Monday asked the
central government to file its
response on a batch of
petitions regarding the
criminalisation of marital rape
and said that it would begin
the final hearing on the pleas
on March 21. Hearing the
matter, a bench led by CJI DY
Chandrachud and comprising
Justices PS Narasimha and JB
Pardiwala asked the Centre to
file its response on the issue
by February 15.
NE poll schedule to be
announced by Jan 19
AGARTALA/KOHIMA:
The schedule for assembly
election in 2 N-E states --
Tripura, Nagaland and
Meghalaya -- is likely to be
announced by Jan 19 by
Election Commission in Delhi,
officials said on Monday. A
senior official said the full EC
headed by CEC Rajiv Kumar
last week (Jan 11 to 14)
visited 3 northeastern states
and held a series of meetings
with the parties and state,
central security and civil
officials, specially the district
level officials of the 3 states in
the respective state capitals.
Court notice to ED
on Jacqueline's plea
NEW DELHI: The Patiala
House Court of Delhi on
Monday issued notice to
Enforcement Directorate on
Bollywood actress Jacqueline
Fernandez's plea seeking
Court permission to travel
abroad.The Additional
Sessions Judge Shailender
Malik on Monday sought a
response from ED on
Fernandez's application to
travel to Dubai in the last
week of January for a
professional commitment.
The court is to hear
arguements on the application
on January 25, 2023.
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 200 delegates of Think 20 visits Tribal Museum
Bhopal: More than 200 delegates, who came to attend the Think 20 meeting under G20, visited
the Tribal Museum on Monday. Culture Minister Usha Thakur felicitated the visiting delegates in
traditional manner. A cultural programme was organised to acquaint visiting delegates about the
rich tradition of the state. Later, delegates relished the traditional food items.
BHOPAL CITY
INDORE / BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023

G20 THINK 20 DISCUSSES Data on unemployment is not very

ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL DISPARITY accurate: Ex-RBI deputy governor
Shyamala Gopinath says Indian
SMITA

Speakers take up ‘India's concern for the

city.bhopal@fpj.co.in

issues including social environment laudable’ “…In India, we all want a

government job and economy on recovery path
transformation, arlier during the
inauguration session,
those who fail to get it,
feel that they are unem- goal, you can work to-
challenges before G20 E Asian Development
Bank Japan CEO Tetsushi
ployed,” said former
deputy governor of the
wards it. Sometimes the
journey is more impor-
OUR STAFF REPORTER said that India's concern Reserve Bank of India tant than the destination.
city.bhopal@fpj.co.in for the environment and and ex-chairperson of Your take on
the outline of this the HDFC Bank Shya- unemployment and
Environment, economic programme was mala Gopinath stating
inflation in India?
and social disparity, cli- commendable. that figures of unemploy-
mate, use of natural re- ment and inflation went
sources for society were
among the subjects which
op systems using technolo-
gy with life values to bring
up post-pandemic. The
74-year-old Gopinath,
Y es, post-pandemic,
unemployment and
inflation have grown. But
were taken up for discus- about transformation. who was in the city to the data on unemploy-
sion on the very first day of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holding discussion with foreign delegates at Think 20 meeting International Children's participate in a G20 con- ment is not very accurate.
the 'Think 20' meeting held Fund (UNICEF) South clave on Monday, talked The thing is that in India,
under the aegis of G20 in
under G-20 at Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal on Monday Asia Regional Director with the Free Press about we all want a government
the state capital on Monday. sion, President of First In- Doris Shcroeder shed light Lead Chair Professor Li George Laryea Adjei said the state of the Indian job and those who don’t
Dr Mario Pezzini, former dia Foundation and former on the challenges being Xiaoyan, Agricultural Uni- that the use of technology economy, its recovery the industry has sur- get it, feel that they are
Director of the OECD De- Vice-Chairman of Niti faced by G-20. versity of China stressed will bring new ideas to- from Covid impact, $5- passed the pre-Covid lev- unemployed.
velopment Centre, Paris, Aayog Dr Rajeev Kumar Professor Riatu on the need to address the wards conducting environ- trillion economy and els. The informal sector is The Supreme Court
speaking of the problems said, “not deviating from Qibthiyyah, Director of growing disparity between mental and welfare work. demonetization. yet to recover. And yes, has validated the
in different countries the values, we have to walk the Institute of Economic rural and urban areas. G-20 Chief co-ordinator of Excerpts: the losses incurred dur- demonetisation of
stressed on the need for so- towards the path of devel- and Social Research, Uni- Dr Iqbal Singh Sewiya, the Government of India How did the Covid-19 ing the pandemic period
certain high-value
cial transformation. He opment”. versity of Indonesia, said Director, Institute of South Harshvardhan Shringla are yet to be made up.
was addressing the first Center for Professional that India has got a better Asian Studies (ISAS) Sin- said that he was happy to pandemic impact the currency notes by the
Indian economy? What can the GoI. Do you think
plenary session on “Life, Ethics UCLan, United opportunity to share the gapore said the industrial see the smart and clean government do
Value and Development Kingdom and Director of innovations being done in revolution has changed the city Bhopal. India's presi-
T he impact was very DeMo was the
to quicken the
Transformation”. the School of Law, UCLon, the country with the world. Research should be dency in G-20 will prove to wide and very deep. right decision?
Presiding over the ses- Cyprus Director Prof. world. done with a view to devel- be important. But the most severely hit pace of recovery? The decision was taken
were contact-intensive

Developing nations facing challenge in getting new technology: Pineda sectors like tourism, ho-
tel, entertainment, travel
P olicy stability is
very essential. Too
many and too frequent
due to certain reasons,
which were mentioned.
But let us look at the pos-
and so on. The MSME policy changes should be itive side of things.
Industrial sector today is nations are not going for a shift to
new technology in industrializa-
ing the industrial sector, said the
professor. He conceded that many
lenge”.
Talking about the climate
sector was also hit. But
only the pandemic was
avoided. The fiscal policy
should be conducive to
DeMo spurred digitalisa-
tion of the economy. To-
shifting towards Artificial tion then they may be out of the countries including some rich are change triggered long ago by in- not responsible for that. growth. Infrastructure day, every company has
market and even may get econom- still using fossil fuel in industries tense industrialization process, A host of other factors should be developed. Peo- to be tech-savvy. People
Intelligence (AI), robotics, ically broken. as it was difficult to move to clean the professor said that now indus- were also in play. ple should be able to get have become tech savvy.
says Mexico professor He was speaking to ‘Free Press’
on the sidelines of the Think 20
technology (Pollution free tech-
nology) because it is costly. The
tries are shifting towards clean
technology to generate clean en-
Is the economy on their routine work done
without hassle.
Contactless transactions
have shot through the
the recovery path?
RAJAN RAIKWAR convention under G 20 Countries process of installing the solar ergy to mitigate the climate chal- Do you think roof. On the other hand,
held at Kushabhau Thakre Inter- panel for generation of clean en- lenge, which is posing a huge risk.
city.bhopal@fpj.co.in

Jorge Antonio Perez Pineda, Pro-

national Convention Centre in
Bhopal on Monday.
ergy is a little bit of a costly affair,
he further added.
In the future, more industries
will shift to clean technology.
D efinitely. The fact
that our GDP
growth rate is the highest
India can become a
$5-trillion economy?
people did suffer in the
process of getting old
currency notes ex-
fessor , Universidad Anahuac, Industry 4.0 revolution is taking Talking about developing coun- Stating that rich countries have in the world shows it. The
Mexico said that developing and
third world countries are facing
place in the industrial sector of
the world and industries are shift-
tries including India which have
massive manpower, the professor
more access to clean energy, he
said international bodies need
contact intensive-sector is
recovering fast. Air travel
I don’t know whether it
is achievable
whether it will be
or
changed. But I think that
the people at large under-
stood the reasons behind
the challenge of getting the new ing towards Artificial Intelligence said, “There is a need to find a bal- special funds to help out the de- is up. The entertainment achieved. But at least as- DeMo. There was no pop-
technology for industry at an af- (AI), robotics and different new ance between manpower and tech- veloping countries to have access industry is also growing. piration is there. Once ular resentment or anger
fordable price. If the developing technologies, which are influenc- nology but this is a big chal- to modern technology. In fact, in some sectors, you have identified a against the decision.

Ghana asks descendants of Delegates appreciate MP handloom and handicrafts After returning from
executive committee
migrants to return, invest Expo to provide international
platform to craftsmen of state,
meet, CM to hold
OUR STAFF REPORTER due to pandemic, Ghana is looking for-
says PS tourism and culture
discussions with ministers
city.bhopal@fpj.co.in ward to exploit its tourism industry, OUR STAFF REPORTER
which contributes five to six per cent OUR STAFF REPORTER city.bhopal@fpj.co.in
Countless people of Ghana, most of to GDP. city.bhopal@fpj.co.in
whom were slaves, were displaced and Ghana has eye-catching tourism Chief Minister Shivraj Singh
settled in different European coun- sites. Besides, it is rich in mineral re- The delegates attending the G20 special Think event ap- Chouhan will discuss with the minis-
tries. Now, Ghana is appealing to off- sources including gold. The country is preciated the art and craft exhibition at the Kushabhau ters the roadmap for the assembly
spring of such people to return to in talks with fuel producing nations to Thakre International Convention Center on Monday. elections after attending the BJP’s na-
their roots and invest in the country of supply petrol in lieu of gold. Conced- Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) organised the tional executive committee in Delhi.
their forefathers. ing that per capital income in Ghana exhibition under the Responsible Tourism Mission. Chouhan is going to hold a meeting
Edem Aheto, Assistant Director to dipped substantially during pandem- Budhni's wooden toys, Maheshwari saree, Betul's metal with the ministers on January 18. The
Office of Ghana President, said it was ic, Ghana is making efforts to return craft, Ujjain's Tendupatta craft, Panna's block print, Ali- meeting will discuss taking out Vikas
four generations back that people to normalcy. rajpur's souvenir depicting Bhil culture, Bhopal's zari - Shukla said the exhibition has been organised to intro- Yatra, in-charge ministers and other
from Ghana migrated to European The government of Ghana is trying zardozi, chanderi craft, Gwalior's Chitera art and terra- duce the art and culture of the state to the G20 delegates issues. Chouhan may give a message
countries. Now Ghana is asking them to provide relief to people by subsidis- cotta art which are on display were appreciated by the del- in the two-day programme. It is also to provide an inter- to the ministers to get ready according
to invest in the country. Many people ing prices of commodities like petro- egates from the country and abroad. national platform to the craftsmakers of the state and to to the assembly elections. Vikas Yatras
have returned to country of their fore- leum. Talking about Think 20 meeting Besides, a live demonstration of Maheshwari Sari loom, promote in the country and abroad, he said. . will be taken out from the next month.
fathers. under G20, he said that he would re- Mitti Art, Gond and Bhil painting and Zari-Zardozi was Shukla said that the aim of a responsible tourism mis- Chouhan himself will take part in
At present, Ghana is facing inflation. turn with best practices and policies held in which the delegates tried their hand and experi- sion is social and economic development of the commu- several such Yatras. He will also dis-
To combat the economic meltdown that can help his country to develop enced it. nity and environmental protection through tourism. The cuss the events to be held for the
and to overcome the economic blues further. Principal secretary tourism and culture Sheo Shekhar exhibition will remain open to the public on Tuesday. elections.

MP SHIVERS: NIGHT TEMP DIPS 7°C

At 2.1 deg/cel Datia minimum was 4.6 degree
Celsius after a drop of 6.6 @ 7 degree Celsius: Bhopal Cities Temps
reels under intense degree Celsius.
experiences cold day-like situation
(deg/cel)
Ratlam recorded 5.0 de- Datia 2.1
cold, Rajgarh gree Celsius after a drop of elhi experiences its chilliest night this winter as Rajgarh 2.3
records 2.3 deg/cel 5.0 degree Celsius and
Pachmarhi recorded 6.2 de-
D temperature drops to 3.3 degree Celsius Bhopal
experienced one of the chilliest nights this winter as
Gwalior 2.5
Nowgong 2.5
OUR STAFF REPORTER gree Celsius. Meteorologi- temperature dropped to 7 degree Celsius. The state capital
city.bhopal@fpj.co.in cal department senior offi- experienced a cold day-like situation recording a maximum Khajuraho 3.5
night temperature. Among cer Ved Pratap Singh at- temperature of 20.9 degree Celsius. Indore recorded Raisen 4.2
Punishing cold wave inten- other places, Rajgarh tributed the cold wave and maximum temperature 22.3 degree Celsius while it Guna 4.4
sified in Madhya Pradesh reeled under cold as it sharp drop in temperature recorded minimum temperature 8.8 degree Celsius. Umaria 4.4
on Monday bringing mini- recorded its minimum at to icy wind blowing from Rewa 4.6
mum temperatures down to 2.3 degrees Celsius. Night the northern belt of the Yellow Alert
the range of 2 to 3 degrees temperature in Gwalior country. In the last 24
Ratlam 5.0
ellow alert has been issued for cold wave in Chambal
Celsius in many areas. and Nowgong stood at 2.5 hours, a Cold day-like situa- Y division and districts like Umaria, Ratlam, Raisen, Rajgarh, Sagar 6.0
Night temperature record- degree Celsius each. Khaju- tion prevailed at Bhopal, In- Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Nivari, Gwalior and Datia in Damoh 6.0
ed a sharp fall- upto 7 de- raho recorded 3.5 degree dore and Dhar districts. the next 24 hours. Dense fog is likely to prevail in Chambal Satna 6.1
gree celsius – in many parts Celsius after a drop of 5.5 Cold wave lashed districts division and districts like Chhatarpur, Gwalior and Datia. Pachmarhi 6.2
of the state. Datia shivered degree Celsius. Guna and like Rajgarh, Ratlam, Dhar 6.5
Similarly, frost is likely to prevail in Chambal division and
at 2.1 degree Celsius after a Umaria recorded 4.4 degree Chhatarpur, Sagar, Datia,
fall of 2.9 degree Celsius in Celsius each while Rewa’s Gwalior district.
districts like Umaria, Chhatarpur, Rajgarh, Gwalior and Datia. Bhopal 7.0
BHOPAL INDORE / BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023
Four killed in road accident
SINGRAULI: Four persons were killed in road accident in Singrauli and Khandwa districts, police said on Monday. In Singrauli,
two speeding motorcycles collided head-on near Basnia village on Sunday evening. Three persons died on the spot, while
another person succumbed to injuries on way to hospital. The victims, in the age group of 25 to 32 years, were returning
home after celebrating Makar Sankranti festival, he said. Angry villagers blocked road for 3 hours demanding compensation.

Kamla Nehru Hospital Follow-Up: Triple murder case

Ex-Min Bisen ready to contest
Patients wait for hours as docs
Bhind police arrest
three more accused
OUR STAFF REPORTER
election against Kamal Nath
hardly available: Gas victims
city.bhopal@fpj.co.in
Apologises for abusive words with him. Bisen was
minister incharge of
Mehgaon police of Bhind district
have arrested three more accused
used against Balaghat RTO Chhindwara district.
“If BJP decides that I
of triple murder case that took should contest election,
place in Pachera village on Sun- OUR STAFF REPORTER I will contest it but not
OUR STAFF REPORTER day. The villagers protested the city.bhopal@fpj.co.in from Balaghat. I have
city.bhopal@fpj.co.in killing and demanded to raze the contested elections 13
house of the accused. The chairman of Backward Class Wel- times. Now, I want to
The gas victims have con- Heavy police deputed in the vil- fare Commission Gaurishankar Bisen give opportunity to new generation and
demned the mismanage- lage to control any untoward sit- is ready to contest the election against if the party decides to give ticket
ment at Kamla Nehru Hos- uation in the village, said the po- the former chief minister Kamal against Nath, I will contest the elec-
pital run by department of lice. Sources informed that police Nath. The chairman was talking to tion,” Bisen said in response to a query.
gas relief where doctors of more six police stations to media in the city on Monday. He has Talking about RTO incident, he said
are hardly present during check any untoward situation. also apologised what he had said “In a fit of rage, I used abusive words, I
their duty hours. There was rivalry between the against Balaghat RTO two days back. apologise for it.” He said he placed his
About 12 doctors have to former village sarpanch Banti Since then, he was facing criticism in stand before chief minister Shivraj
remain present in morning Sharma and his political rival political galleries. Singh Chouhan. “I am apologising to
but hardly any doctor is Hakim Singh Tyagi. They are Bisen said he respected Nath and in people if I hurt their sentiments
seen, they said. the distant relatives. It is alleged last 10 years he never had a dispute through media,” he added.
“Kamla Nehru super spe-
Doctors’ chambers at Kamla Nehru Hospital that the supporters of Banti
cialty gas relief hospital gas victim Hamid Shaikh. understand the problems of shortage of doctors at Kam- Sharma opened fire on Hakim MAYOR HELPLINE
has two MD doctors - Dr
Sanjay Jain and Dr Sudha
He added, “It is a regular
practice in Kamla Nehru
patients. It is unfortunate
that they do not come on
la Nehru Hospital. We ad-
vertised thrice but hardly
Singh, Anuj Singh Tyagi and
Pinku Singh Tyagi from close
Man arrested for not
Gupta. Due to administra-
tive work Dr Jain visits hos-
Hospital. Gas victims come
here for treatment but do
time.”
Dr MA Khuram, medical
any doctor responded. Af-
ter completing three
range. In the firing, three died
while accused fled from the spot.
returning rented cars Malti Rai contacts DLSA to
pital after 1 pm. Dr Sudha
Gupta, a gynaecologist,
usually arrives around 11
not find doctors. We have to
wait for hours.”
Another gas victim Wahid
superintendent incharge,
said, “Doctors are on
rounds, so they are not seen
months duty, they leave the
job because of low wages.
Despite this, we pay atten-
The police have arrested the
three accused on Monday. On
Sunday, the police had arrested
OUR STAFF REPORTER
city.bhopal@fpj.co.in settle family disputes
am and leaves at 1 pm,” said Khan said, “Doctors should in their chambers. There is tion to patients.” two accused. The Bajaria police station
staff arrested a man for not
returning rented cars to
7-day $40K ITF MANIT prof, consultant arrested Food min seeks airport in two travel agents after ex-
piry of the rent period. The
Women’s Tennis for taking Rs 1.50 lakh bribe accused did not respond

Tournament begins OUR STAFF REPORTER

city.bhopal@fpj.co.in
Anuppur, writes to Scindia when travel agents tried to
contact him.
According to Bajaria po-
OUR STAFF REPORTER lice station incharge Anil
Bhopal Lokayukta police arrested the city.bhopal@fpj.co.in Mourya, Sunil Pawar (35)
member of MP Pollution Control Board who is a travel agent ap-
Alok Mittal and a consultant for taking Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection proached police on Sun-
bribe of Rs 1.50 lakh on Sunday late Minister Bisahulal Singh has written a letter to day. Pawar had given his
evening. Alok Mittal is the professor at Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia car on rent to Subir Singh
Maulana Azad National Institute of Tech- for setting up an airport in Anuppur. Bhadoria for 15 days in Oc- OUR STAFF REPORTER
nology (MANIT). Recently, 12 MANITpro- Alok Mittal Singh wrote that Anuppur was a place of reli- tober 2022. city.bhopal@fpj.co.in
fessors including Alok Mittal figured in the list of top scien- gious and tourist importance and also the ori- After 15 days, when he
tists in Global Database for gin of holy river Narmada, Sonbhadra and asked him to return his car, Mayor Malti Rai has contacted members of District
MPPCB member to 2022 by Stanford University, Puhila. Bhadoria did not respond. Legal Service Authority (DLSA) to help settle the
give voice sample USA. Lokayukta SP Manu
Vyas told media that the res-
Singh said that the number of tourists would
increase with air service in Anuppur. Along
Pawar told police that the
accused had committed a
family disputes of complainants. Family disputes
like domestic violence, inlaws’ interference have
ident Pramila Richariya with this, local transport will also get a boost. similar crime with his flooded Mayor Helpline in Bhopal. A large number of
had filed the complaint to the police. She owns an under-con- This will also prove to be an important step brother-in-law who runs a women have approached Mayor Malti Rai to inter-
struction medical waste management plant in Shivpuri dis- from the point of view of industrial develop- travel agency. The accused vene in such matters and settle the disputes. This
trict. To establish the plant, she needed a no objection cer- ment. Besides being on Chhattisgarh border, borrowed the car from him came to notice during review of Mayor Helpline on
tificate (NOC) from MPPCB. Alok Mittal is the chemical spe- Anuppur has forest wealth, Oriental Paper in December 2022 and went Monday. “We are coordinating with DLSA as large
cialist in the appraisal committee of MPPCB. Allegedly, he Mills, coal mines and Madhya Pradesh Thermal out of touch, after which he numbers of women are approaching me to settle
demanded bribe of Rs 7 lakh through consultant Gopi Kr- Power Junction Company. Tourists coming to approached the police and their family disputes. I too feel that I should help
ishna Mishra to issue NOC. Later, both agreed for take Rs Bandhavgarh National Park in Umaria district lodged a complaint against them through DLSA and police,” Rai said.
OUR STAFF REPORTER 1.50 lakh to issue NOC. The matter was reported to Lokayuk- will benefit from air connectivity to Anuppur. him. Mayor Helpline was launched on January 1 with an
city.bhopal@fpj.co.in ta police and a trap wing was formed. On Sunday night, the Singh said that film producers of the country The police registered a objective to redress public grievances. However, it is
complainant reached the residence of professor at MANIT also consider it suitable. With the availability of complaint against Bhado- receiving complaints pertaining to family disputes
Director, Sports, Ravi Gupta, inaugurat- campus and handed over the amount. As the amount was air-connectivity, Amarkantak will get connect- ria who was later arrested. too. “As for complaints related to civic amenities, I
ed the ITF $40K Women’s Tennis Tour- handed over, the trap team caught them. The professor will ed to other religious and tourist places like Uj- Both the cars were seized have asked officials to keep an eye on them, specially
nament at Arera Club in the city on be summoned in day or two to give his voice sample. jain, Pachmarhi, Gwalior and Chhatarpur. from him. water supply,” Rai added.
Monday. Arera Club secretary Waseem
Akhtar and ITF chief match referee
Puneet Gupta were present.
Twenty-two foreign players have made 2 arrested for snatching woman’s phone, Listed criminal among 4
it to the first (US $40,000) Women’s ITF
booked for stabbing youth
(International Tennis Federation) Tour-
nament in Bhopal. Players from 10
countries (9 Russians, 4 Japanese, 2
withdrawing money from her account BHOPAL: The Bajaria police station staff have registered
a case against four men for stabbing a youth in an inebri-
each from Slovenia and Kazakhstan) OUR STAFF REPORTER Vyas (42), a resident of Kolar The police registered a com- er ID, after procuring which, ated condition. Bajaria police station house officer Anil
and one each from Uzbekistan, Ger- city.bhopal@fpj.co.in Road, had approached them on plaint and began investigation. they used to purchase SIM cards Mourya said that Harsh Rawat (22) was injured. The inci-
many, France, Chinese Taipei, Latvia January 1. Vyas had stated in They learnt about the location through the same. dent took place at 7 pm near the sports ground of Bal Bhar-
and Switzerland) will be slogging it out The Bajaria police sta6tion staff her complaint that she had ap- of accused Jaiprakash Pathak Then, they used to link SIM ti School on Sunday. Rawat was on way home when Yash
for the coveted title along with 9 Indian have arrested two cyber fraud- plied for a job online. The per- and Abhishek Gupta and arrest- card numbers with the bank ac- Agrawal and three of his accomplices stopped him and de-
players. However all the eyes will be on sters from New Delhi for taking son concerned whom she had ed them from Delhi. counts and then procure vic- manded money from Rawat for liquor. When Rawat re-
Pehal Kharadkar, the only participant away woman’s mobile phone spoken to called her in front of They told police that they used tim’s User ID, mail ID and bank fused, Agrawal and his accomplices attacked him with
from Madhya Pradesh, who will be tak- and withdrawing money from Galaxy Hospital and ran away to lure people into working on- account ID, through which they knife and fled.Rawat was rushed to a private hospital by
ing on veteran Indian Rutuja Bhosale in her account, the police said. with the phone. Later, Rs 1 lakh line and used to ask them to used to transfer the money lying the locals. The police were informed who reached the spot
the first match at the centre court on Bajaria police station in- were withdrawn from her bank open two separate bank ac- in victim’s bank account to the and began probe. Key accused Yash Agrawal is a listed
Tuesday at 9.30 am, said tournament Di- charge Anil Singh Mourya said account, after which she ap- counts. They then used to ask new bank account and break all criminal who has four criminal cases registered against
rector, ITF 2023, Manoj Singh Kukreja. that the complainant, Nidhi proached police. for their Aadhaar card and vot- contact with them. him at Ashoka Garden police station.

DISTRICT NEWS
Dr Hari Singh Gour University Cleanliness survey mega drive 2023 Energy minister washes feet
set in motion in Narmadapuram of youth covered with mud
celebrates Foundation Day FP NEWS SERVICE
Narmadapuram FP NEWS SERVICE water. As soon as he got the
Large number of alumni including Union minister and alumni of university After orders had been is-
Gwalior bucket, he washed the legs
of the youth.
ministers take part in the event Virendra Kumar was the chief guest sued by Narmadapuram
collector, Neeraj Kumar
A road in Vinay Nagar area
in the city was filled with
Tomar always hogs the
limelight for his style of
FP NEWS SERVICE Singh, the Cleanliness sur- dirt on Monday when a working. He often cleans
Sagar vey maha-abhiyaan 2023 sewer line was dug. up toilets, repairs electrici-
was set in motion across As a result, the residents ty poles and sweeps roads.
A large number of alumni the town on Monday. were facing problems, and He inspected the road
of Dr Hari Singh Gour Uni- Collector Singh had di- the legs of one of the resi- being constructed from the
versity took part in a func- rected the Chief municipal dents, Saurabh Sharma, mental hospital road to
tion held on the occasion of officer (CMO) of Narmada- were covered with mud. Koteshwar and to the road
the university’s foundation puram, Navneet Pandey to Energy minister near Hansraj Hospital
day on Monday. bring the cleanliness sur- Pradhumn Singh Tomar which was littered with
Union minister Virendera vey maha-abhiyaan 2023 January 25. went to the colony for sewage water. Tomar heard
Kumar, chief guest of the into force, under which Adding to the instruc- inspection. Immediately the complaints of the resi-
function, inaugurated the organised in a bigger way seed of a banyan tree which more successful. cleanliness activities shall tions, CMO Pandey has di- after that, Singh asked a dents and assured them of
event and vice chancellor next year. For this, the num- is providing shadows to He further said that he take place in all 33 wards of rected the cleanliness vol- resident to fetch a bucket of solving their problems.
Neelima Gupta presided ber of alumni should be in- everyone. would make efforts accord- the town. unteers to submit a report
over the function. creased, he said. Secretary Everyone should learn ing to his capacity so that Dr With adherence to the Col- of the work carried out by
State transport and rev- of the association GL Pun- from Dr Gour how one can Gour may be given Bharat lector’s orders, CMO them by 6 pm daily. On the
enue minister, Govind tambekar said that meet- contribute to the society, he Ratna. The vice chancellor Pandey constituted several first day of the maha-ab-
Singh Rajput, Mayor of the ings and conferences said, adding that the convo- said that the university com- teams which swung into ac- hiyaan, garbage was col-
municipal corporation strengthen relationship. cation ceremony was held pleted 75 years and the num- tion from Monday morning lected from various wards
Sangeeta Tiwari, MLA from Virendra Kumar said that during the Emergency, and ber of its alumni is increas- and began carrying out of the town by means of
Banda Tarwar Singh Lodhi, a large number of alumni after that, it was not held for ing with each passing day. cleanliness activities in the JCB and tractor-trolley,
Sagar MLA Shailendra Jain and the students were pres- a long time. A former students and wards allotted to them. while insecticides were
and others were the special ent on the occasion. It was because of his ef- state Urban Development CMO Pandey has tasked all sprayed in drainages of the
guests at the function. He remembered the educa- forts that the then President and Housing Minister Bhu- the members of the cleanli- wards.
President of the Alumni tion he received from the was present at the convoca- pendra Singh also reached ness teams to ensure hy- He warned of strict action
Association KS Pitre said university. According to tion ceremony, Virendra Ku- the spot and met the alumni. giene in all the wards and against the ones not com-
that a meeting with alumni Virendra Kumar, Dr Hari mar said, adding that the Singh is also a former stu- spray insecticides over pleting the assigned tasks
of the university would be Singh Gour had sowed the next alumni meet would be dent of the university. there on a daily basis till conscientiously.

Season 2 of Harda Girls Premiere League ends, Salyakhedi lifts trophy PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE
FP NEWS SERVICE as eight matches were thick numbers at the com- nals of the competition.
Harda played on the second and petition and raised their The Salyakhedi team regis- NO PROBLEM: TOMAR
the final day of the tourna- spirits during the match, tered victory against the
The two-day long Harda ment on Monday, in which along with lauding them Chirakhan team in the fi-
Girls Cricket Premiere
League came to an end in
four quarter final matches,
followed by two semi-final
for their splendid perform-
ance in the sport. The
nal match, who were
awarded a cash prize of Rs
E nergy Minister Pradhuman Singh Tomar said that
after the sewer line was laid, there was mud on the
road in the Vinay Nagar colony. He said he had inspect-
the town on Monday. The matches, one match for the cricket teams from Chi- 10 thousand. Veena was ed the area and listened to the problems of the residents.
league was organised by third position and one final rakhan, Handia, Salyakhe- crowned the “Woman of Tomar directed the officials to solve the people’s prob-
Synergy institute in a move match were played. di and Bagrul reached the the series”, while Kriti lems. It is the government’s responsibility to provide
to empower girls and push Girls and women of the semi-finals, while bagged the title of the most proper roads to the people, he said, adding that the offi-
them beyond the bounds adjoining villages had also Salyakhedi and Chirakhan outstanding batter in the cers who neglect their duty will face the music.
set by the society. As many ensured their presence in teams stormed into the fi- competition.
Grand fair to be organised on Shanishchari Amavasya 2023
Morena: A grand fair is slated to be organised in the Aiti village of Morena on Saturday, January 21, on the occasion of Shanishchari
Amavasya 2022. Keeping in view the same, the collector of Morena, Ankit Asthana has directed the officials of all the departments to ensure
proper arrangements for the same. It is noteworthy that according to Hindu mythology, the occasion of Shanishchari Amavasya is a
prominent one. On this day, people pay obeisances to Lord Shani, the God of justice according to Hindu scriptures.
MADHYA PRADESH BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023

Congress Seva Dal workers stage Brahmakumaris urge

people to wear helmets
sit-in at Sehore railway station
FP NEWS SERVICE After this, all the enraged
Sehore Congress Seva Dal workers
staged a sit-in near the
Congress Seva Dal workers main gate of the railway
of Sehore staged a sit-in at station. The Divisional
the Sehore railway station Railway Manager (DRM) of
to protest for the stoppage of Ratlam reached the spot
those trains, whose halt had and assured the Congress
been cancelled there. Sewadal workers of provid-
The initiative was led by ing stoppage to several
the president of Rail Roko trains such as Mahu-
Abhiyaan Samiti, Rakesh Bhopal Inter city express,
Rai. Indore-Jabalpur express,
The Sehore district admin- Indore-Howrah express
istration had deployed a and Indore-Chennai ex-
large number of police per- press, after which the
sonnel at the Sehore railway workers submitted a mem- FP NEWS SERVICE
station to stop the Congress tracks of the station as a flocked the railway station, self and their attempt to orandum to station manag- Chhatarpur TAKE OATH FOR CLEANLINESS
sewadal workers, who had part of the protest. Workers who were stopped by the po- stop the trains by lying on er Suraj Singh and brought
decided to lie on the railway of Congress Seva Dal lice personnel at the gate it- the tracks was foiled. the sit-in to an end. Brahmakumaris interact-
ed with people on Monday
Severyone
uperintendent of police Sachin Sharma said that G-20
meeting would be held in Khajuraho next month, so
should pay attention to cleanliness. He urged the
and urged them to wear
people to take oath to give a different identity of the city

Anand Utsav begins in Three industrial centres

coming up in Rewa
helmets. A two-wheeler
rally was also taken out as
part of Road Safety Week.
A man dressed as Yama
during the summit to the people of the world. People
should garbage thrown here and there at least for one
month and follow traffic rules, he said.

villages of Narmadapuram FP NEWS SERVICE

Rewa
make efforts to establish
units.
was on the road to advise
people to wear helmets and
to follow traffic rules. The
wearing a helmet does not
mean that one avoids fine
enforcement, Sharma said.
People should think
President of the Indus- scene was the centre of at- but saves one’s life. more about road accidents
Three industrial centres tries Association, Naini In- traction in the city. Following traffic rules than they thought about
are coming up in Rewa. Col- dustrial Area, Prayagraj , Superintendent of police ensures safety, he said, the corona pandemic and
lector Manoj Pushp held a Arvind Rai, visited the new Sachin Sharma flagged off adding that wearing hel- that if the injured are pro-
meeting with investors in industrial centres in Ghu- the rally which began from mets should not be con- vided with timely treat-
Prayagraj on January 4. A ma-Katra. Brahmakumari Ashram fined to traffic week, but ment, their lives can be
workshop was also held. He held a meeting with and passed through vari- people should carry their saved, he said. City super-
The investors in Praya- the general manager of the ous areas in the city termi- helmets whenever they go intendent of police Lok-
graj have been invited to District Trade and Indus- nated at the ashram. out of their homes on two- endra Singh, town inspec-
Rewa to set up industries. tries about the facilities Policemen along with wheelers. tor of KotwaliDhansingh-
As a result of the meeting, available in those centres. Brahmakumaris took part Three things are needed Nalwaya and other offi-
several industrialists have Along with Rai, there were in the rally. Sharma, chief for road safety which are cials were present at the
come to Rewa and begun to other industrialists. guest at the event, said good roads, education and function.

FP NEWS SERVICE petition was organised di, Raisalpur, Rohana,

Speaker asks officials to finish GIRLS’ SELF-DEFENCE TRAINING
CAMP CONCLUDES IN MORENA
Narmadapuram

The Anand Utsav, being or-

ganised by the Madhya
Pradesh Panchayat and
there. Several events were
also organised at the Nim-
sadiya village of the dis-
trict, where a tug-of-war
competition was witnessed
Baikhedi, Tararoda, Saket,
Mehragaon, Bhilakhedi,
Radhal, Paradeh, Dolariya,
Shail, Misrod and Kharkhe-
di villages of the district.
Devtalab temple before Shivratri
FP NEWS SERVICE ficials and members of agement committee and
FP NEWS SERVICE
Morena

A 6-day long self defence

training camp for the girl
college, Dr CL Gupta,
shed light on the signifi-
cance of such camps and
the role of self-defence in
people’s lives.
Rural development depart- first, after which a volley- In the programme, MLA Rewa the management commit- the officials of the district students of Government Sub-inspector Rajni
ment, began from the ball competition was held. representative, Bhagwati tee to doll up the temple administration to arrange PG college of Morena Parihar was present as
Mehragaon village of Nar- Janpad President Bhupen- Chourey, Sarpanch of Speaker Girish Gautam on the occasion. There for breaking coconuts and concluded on Monday. the special guest on the
madapuram district on dra Chouksey was also Mehragaon, Jitu Patel, has directed the officials to will be a dress code for en- for lighting incense sticks Taekwondo coach be- occasion, who apprised
Monday. present on the occasion, Nimsadiya village complete all the work relat- tering the temple. Men outside the temple. longing to the town, the girl students of the
Notably, the festival will who said in his address that Sarpanch Balendra Patel, ed to the Devtalab temple will wear dhoti-kurta and Sub-divisional magis- Aakash Rajput, imparted nuances of self-defence.
be observed across the dis- all the rural people must CEO of Narmadapuram before Shivratri. He made women will wear tradi- trate of Mauganj AP training to the girls par- All the girl students who
trict till January 24. take part in such events. Janpad panchayat, Hemant the statement at a meeting tional sari. Dwivedi, Tehsilder and the ticipating in the camp. participated in the camp
The inaugural ceremony The Anand Utsav shall be Sootrakar and the general with the members of Dev- The members of the man- members of the temple On the final day of the were provided certifi-
of Anand Utsav was held in organised in Raipur, Nim- public of the village were talab temple management agement made several pro- management were present camp, Principal of the cates.
the Mehragaon village, af- sadiya, Panjra Kalan, present in thick numbers on Monday. posals for decorating the at the meeting.
ter which a kite flying com- Powarkheda farm, Kulama- on the occasion. Thousands of devotees temple. He asked the offi-
from different parts of the cials to maintain cleanli-
district and the state flock ness and step up security
Cong coordination to the ancient Devtalab arrangements at the temple.

Samiti meet held ‘Divorce was never temple on the occasion of

Shivratri. He asked the of-
He asked the members of
the members of the man-

FP NEWS SERVICE
Narmadapuram

A meeting of the coordinat-

an option in Vedas’
ing Samiti of the Congress these rituals do not fully un-
was held in Narmadapu- derstand the importance.
ram. Various religious lead- Immaculately conceptu-
ers were honoured at the alised, extensively re-
meeting. President of the searched and beautifully il-
District Congress Commit- lustrated, it serves as a
tee Satyendra Faujdar said handbook for reference to
that the Congress was all the customs and tradi-
working in the district. tions involved in this sa-
He also threw light on the OUR STAFF REPORTER cred union. The quest for
work the party had done in city.bhopal@fpj.co.in knowing the reason as to
the past three years. Faujdar what has kept this age-old
further said that in the next Divorce was never an option institution alive was the
assembly elections all four in Vedas, said former bu- reason behind the genesis
legislators would be from reaucrat Kiran Chadha. of this book.
the Congress and all party Every ritual has some impor-
men would work for it. BJP tance and should be followed
leaders joining Congress with reverence, she added.
will not be given tickets as Chaddha was speaking at
happened last year, he said. a discussion on her coffee
Party’s state in-charge table book, Magic of Indian
Jaiprakash Agarwal said weddings: timeless tradi-
that the Congress had tions and customs, at Bho-
fought against the British jpur Club on Saturday. The
and Rahul Gandhi belongs discussion was moderated
to the family whose mem- by Parminder Namdhari
bers have laid down their and Manjusha Khanna.
lives for the country. This is the third book of
Co-in-charge of the party in Chadha who is a poet,
the state CP Mittal said that trekker, yoga enthusiast,
the party men were working motivational speaker,
together, and the Congress painter, knitting expert and
would form the government. Shrestha Putri awardee.
Social worker Neerja Fauj- She said the book was
dar presented a photograph aimed at the youth who
of Narmada to Agarwal. even though participate in

Foresters rescue tiger, release it

Umaria: A tiger that rescue the tiger that created
strayed into the village was panic in the area. The offi-
rescued from Gadhrola vil- cials used six elephants, pa-
lage on Sunday and re- trolling vehicles, top camera
leased in the forest, official and drones to capture the
sources said on Monday. big cat. The foresters also
The forest officials of the kept an eye on the health of
Kallwah stayed in a camp to the four-year-old tiger.

Builder Raghvendra Singh’s

anticipatory bail rejected
Bhopal: The anticipatory bail of builder and Faith Crick-
et Cub founder Raghvendra Singh Tomar was rejected on
Monday. The special court, which deals with Enforcement
Directorate cases, had issued arrest warrant against
builder Tomar in connection with money laundering case
against sacked IAS Joshi couple registered under Preven-
tion of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Enforcement
Directorate investigation revealed that Tomar had links
with Joshi couple. Advocate Prashant Harne who appeared
on behalf of Tomar, said, “We will move High Court. Spe-
cial Judge Dharmendra Tada has rejected the anticipatory
bail. There is no evidence against Tomar.”
DISTRICT INDORE / BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023

INDORE - ICCHAPUR STATE HIGHWAY

News in Brief
Poor road quality, rash driving
blamed for rising number of mishaps
Sanawad Nagar Vikas
FREEPRESS Sangharsh Samiti, conven-

FOLLOW-UP er Zakir Hussain demanded

improvements in highway
safety and curb on speed of
National Woman’s Hockey FP NEWS SERVICE
SANAWAD IN FREE PRESS ON JANUARY 15
public buses running. He
warned of mass demon- Cops raid
competition concludes Transport Department stration if the demands
MANDSAUR: All-India Women's Hockey Tournament
concluded in Mandsaur on Sunday. The competition was
Indore-Icchapur
Highway (SH) has earned
State Govind Singh Rajput ap-
prising him of poor road
were not fulfilled.
Meanwhile, MP Gyanesh-
gambling
organised in the memory of Late Amar Singh Shekhawat.
Madhya Pradesh Eleven team was the winner and
the sobriquet of ‘killer
highway’ owing to rising
quality. In the letter, it was
stated that public passen-
war Patil expressed grief
over recent bus accident den, nab 4
NCOE, Bhopal was the first runner-up. Player of the number of casualties and ger vehicles stop in inap- and assured of a detailed FP NEWS SERVICE
tournament title was given to Karishma Yadav. Dr fatalities every year. propriate areas to pick up investigation. He also in- Alot
Himanshu conducted the programme and proposed vote Most deaths are blamed passengers, which results structed officials con-
of thanks. Hockey Association president Kuldeep Singh on traffic congestion and in heavy traffic. Transport department January 15, three passen- cerned to step up safety Alot police conducted a
Sisodia, secretary Avinash Upadhyay, Razak Meva Farosh, chaos due to narrowness of Besides, RTO should should check these public gers were killed and eight measures to prevent road raid at far-flung agricultur-
Ravi Kopargaonkar, Om Prakash Gurjar and others road, poor construction maintain a margin of 15-20 buses for overloading, li- were severely injured after accident deaths on the al farm located near Chatta
congratulated them. quality and speeding public minutes while granting cence, fitness and permits a passenger bus moving highway. Shah Dargah in Alot town
transport vehicles/ buses. permit to public buses trav- every six months and take from Khandwa to Indore The work of converting of Ratlam district and ar-
MLA Sachin Birla has elling between Indore and legal action against viola- met with an accident near the highway into four-lane rested four persons in-
Rashtriya Parshuram Sena written a letter to State Khandwa to prevent road tors. Barwaha village of Khar- road will be expedited, he volved in gambling on Sun-
celebrates foundation day minister of• Revenue and accidents. In an accident reported on gone district. added. day night. Cash and other
materials related to gam-
NAGDA: Rashtriya bling were also seized.
Parshuram Sena Yuva
Vahini celebrated its
foundation day on Sunday.
Rape accused Dodiyar Police solve blind murder case Acting on a tip off, the po-
lice raided the area late
night and caught four mis-
Sena members gathered
at Nagda bus stand and arrested from Rajasthan within 48 hrs, three arrested creants red-handed while
gambling. Other miscre-
worshipped Lord FP NEWS SERVICE marriage. Police even an- FP NEWS SERVICE January 13. A special team Ajay and Dilip’s wife. The ants escaped under the cov-
Parshuram. Members also swore to stay together and work Ratlam nounced reward of Rs 3,000 Badnawar led by Badnawar SHO trio took the victim to a er of darkness.
for the betterment of the society. Gulzarilal Trivedi, Suresh on him. He was booked un- Akash Singh Hindoliya farm. Followed a heated ar- Those arrested were iden-
Upadhyay, Agnivesh Pandey, Raghavendra Vallabh Vyas, Special team of Ratlam po- der sections 376(2)(n), 469, Badnawar police arrested nabbed the accused. gument, the trio killed tified as Shakeel Khan of
Hemant Tripathi, Nilesh Mehta, Pradeep Dubey and others lice arrested JAYS founding 506, 294, 500 of the Indian three persons, including de- During investigation, it Dilip and later smashed his Dargaha colony, Faizan
were also present. member Kamleshwar Dodi- Penal Code. ceased’s wife, and claimed was revealed that de- head to prevent identifica- Khan of Fakir Colony, Mo-
yar from Dugarpur region According to the police, to have solved the case ceased’s wife had extra- tion. The trio was later pro- hin of Mewatipura colony
Mahottam Mahotsav celebrates of Rajasthan in connection accused Dodiyar had been within 48 hours. The de- marital affair with Man- duced before a court from and Babu Shah of Anjuman
with sexual exploitation of hiding in the forests of ceased, identified as Dilip sukh Patidar of Mangrol where they were sent to po- colony. During course of in-
Acharya Ramlal birthday 29-year-old woman. Madhya Pradesh and Ra- Patidar (35) was found dead village. After being re- lice remand. vestigation, arrestedper-
KAHCHROD: The 50th Dodiyar was on the run jasthan. On Sunday, an in- on January 13. buked by Dilip, his wife Sub Inspector Akash sons revealed names of
birth anniversary of since November 21, 2022 af- formed told the police that SDOP Sher Singh conspired with Mansukh Singh, ASI Prahlad Singh their associates, who man-
Acharya Ramlal was ter a woman from a tribal- Dodiyar was hiding in Dun- Bhuriya to reporters that and his accomplice Ajay Bora, cyber cell constable aged to flee as Saddham,
celebrated as Mahottam dominated village in garpur area. The team un- Patidar’s wife was the main Patidar to eliminate him. Prashant, woman constable Salman, Rais and Sheru. Po-
Mahotsav on Sunday. In Sailana tehsil of Ratlam der the leadership of accused. Dilip’s body with During subsequent inter- Nihal Kunwar played a ma- lice have registered a case
this order, members of district lodged a complaint Sailana station in-charge head smashed with a rock rogation, Mansukh alleged- jor role in solving the case. against the four persons un-
Samta Yuva Sangh accusing him of sexual ex- Ayub Khan reached the was found in Dholana vil- ly accepted to have commit- The SP later announced re- der Section 13 and 151 of the
Khachrod performed cow Seva at Lekodia Gaushala by ploitation on the pretext of spot and arrested him. lage of Badnawar town on ted the crime with help of ward for the team. Public Gambling Act.
feeding jaggery and fodder to cows. Union president
Jhamklal Barkheda Wala, Ashok Nandecha, Jawaharlal
Kothari, Pawan Dalal, Anil Bhatewara, Vimlesh Dalal, Kamal NEPANAGAR SAHAKARI BANK SCAM
Bhatewara, Abhay Barkhedawala, Tony Budawanwala, Man assaulted by locals
Rajesh Chhajed, Anil Barkhedawala and others were
present, said Anshul Dalal. Bail plea of 7 dismissed over property dispute
FP NEWS SERVICE and financial irregularities istered by the police, all ac-
Lions Club distributes Burhanpur after cooperative depart- cused were involved in fi- FP NEWS SERVICE This led to enmity between
ment unearthed a scam. nancial irregularities. Dur- Shajapur the two parties.
essentials to needy Burhanpur district court Former and present offi- ing investigation, they did On Saturday, when Aggar-
SANAWAD: Members dismissed bail plea of seven cers and employees of the not even provide bank A man was brutally as- wal's advisor Narendra
of Lions Club Sanawad out of 16 accused involved bank were booked in the records. saulted by a group of local Vishwarkarma was head-
distributed food items in Rs 8.85 crore Nagrik Seva scam. As per details, Coopera- women and men over a ing towards his home, he
and clothes to the needy Sahakari Bank scam in All 16 accused are on the tive Department had given long-running property dis- was stopped by Shankar
children of Navya Jan Nepanagar tehsil of run and police are search- a time-limit of two months pute in Shajapur town on Halwai and his accomplices
Kalyan Samiti in Barwah. Burhanpur district. ing for them. After an FIR to the bank management for Saturday. Two people have who were armed with
The programme was organised under the guidance of Lions Nepanagar police station into the case, police seized payment of the maturity been booked so far. sticks and sharp-edged
Club's zone chairman Anil Chowdhary and former president in-charge BK Goyal said accounts of all the accused. amount to the depositor. The victim identified as stones and brutally
Dr Kamlesh Chowdhary. Association’s director Sister Navya, that Ashok Choudhary, Bas- Police are also going However, the management Narendra Vishwakarma of thrashed him.
Mahesh Patidar and a large number of club members were ant Panwar, Ramesh Singh, through call details of the did not pay the principal Shajapur, was on his way victim received severe in- Police have also recovered
also present. Rajendra Mahoday, Rajesh accused to trace their loca- amount to anyone. Even in- home on a bike when he juries and was shifted to a CCTV footage of the entire
Jadhav, Yogesh Mahajan tions. This is probably the terest amount had been re- was intercepted by a group local hospital for treatment. scene. The victim was re-
Khargone celebrates Foundation Day and Subhash Patil had first case in Burhanpur dis- turned to only a few cus- of women equipped with Giving information, Lal- ferred to Indore owing to se-
KHARGONE: Khargone celebrated Makar Sankranti as moved bail application. trict where a case of fraud tomers. sticks, and stones. ghati SHO Rajesh Singh rious condition on Monday.
its establishment day. The municipality organised various Nepanagar police have was registered against so A huge amount is pending As soon as his bike said that local colonizer A case was registered
programmes. Prabhat Pheri and Nagar Kirtan were held booked 16 accused in the many employees of a co-op- to be returned to over 650 stopped, they started beat- Pooja Aggarwal had sold against two people in this
on Sunday. Similarly, marathons, tree plantation case under relevant sec- erative bank. depositors even after four ing him with sticks. Soon properties/flats to Shankar regard. Further investiga-
ceremony along with competitions like rangoli making, tions of the IPC for cheating According to the FIR reg- months have passed. locals too joined them. The Halwai and Dr RR Khan. tions are on.
essay writing and others were held at School of
Excellence, Khargone. Municipal president Chhaya Joshi
played a commendable role.

Religious programme held in Soyat

Block coordinator
terminated for
CM Chouhan bats for medical, Two groups
clash during
SOYAT: A religious
ceremony was organised
at local Hanuman temple
irregularities engineering education in Hindi cricket match
of Soyat in Agar Malwa.
Pandit Shyam Dubey
in PMAY FP NEWS SERVICE
Dhar
cation will be done in Hindi in the
state so that children of poor farm-
the MBBS Hindi course book at Lal
Parade ground in Bhopal in the pres- in Mandsaur
narrated Ram Katha to FP NEWS SERVICE ers and labourers who don't know ence of Chouhan. A team of 97 ex- FP NEWS SERVICE
devotees. He Guna Chief Minister Shivraj Singh English but are talented can also be- perts worked on preparing books for Mandsaur
encouraged listeners to Chouhan on Sunday said that the de- come doctors and engineers." the 232 days at Gandhi Medical Col-
grab good habits of Lord Bamori Janpad Panchayat cision to impart medical and engi- Earlier in October last year, Mad- lege, Bhopal. They translated the Two groups clashed in Nu-
Rama. MLA Rana Vikram Singh, city president Pushkar Raj block coordinator was termi- neering education in Hindi was tak- hya Pradesh became the first state to book from English to Hindi. tan Stadium of Mandsaur
Singh Jijila, Jitendra Patidar and a large number of nated following irregularities en as English had no connection start the MBBS course in Hindi in Reacting to the development, Mad- as a cricket match was un-
devotees participated in it. In the end, a grand Bhandara in the list of beneficiaries of with intellect. the country. Initially, three subjects hya Pradesh medical education min- derway on the ground, said
and Havan were also organised. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Addressing a public gathering in were selected, including Anatomy, ister Vishwas Sarang said that the police on Sunday.
PMAY (rural) in Guna district. Dhar, Chouhan said, "English has no Physiology and Biochemistry. move would bring a big change in the "Cricket Premier League is
Divyang player honoured by CM As per details, violation of connection with intellect. So I decid- In a first-of-its-kind move, Union advancement of education in Hindi underway in Nutan Stadium
guidelines such as geo-tagging ed that medical and engineering edu- Home Minister Amit Shah launched medium. of Mandsaur. During the
GUNA: Divyang player Deepak Sharma
of six cases and selection match, a heated argument
was felicitated by Chief Minister Shivraj
process was detected Akoda ensued between few youths
Singh Chauhan in Bhopal. According to
Guna joint collector, Deepak performed
excellently in Pisa World Cup 2021,
Gram Panchayat of Bamori
Janpad Panchayat. Inquiry re- BJP, Cong release manifesto MLA Sisodia assures road which soon turned physical.
Cops intervened and
National Arm Wrestling Championship
2022, Indian Wheelchair Premier
port blamed gram panchayat
secretary, PCO and block coor-
dinator of PMAY-R for the vio-
for civic polls to 23 wards construction within 15 days MANDSAUR: MLA Yashpal Singh Sisodia
stopped the clash. Injured
were sent to hospital, fur-
ther probe will be conducted
League 2019, 2021 and 2022. Hence,
lation. SENDHWA: The BJP and the Con- ter to each household through gov- has assured construction of a direct road be- after the medical," said po-
CM felicitated him during the youth gathering
Taking cognizance of the re- gress released their party's mani- ernment scheme (worth Rs 1,300 tween Lakkadpitha and Khal within 15 days. lice official Amit Soni.
programme at CM's residence. Deepak also had dinner
port, district collector Frank festo/ Sankalp Patra for 23 wards crore), pucca house to each eligible According to information, MLA Sisodia and According to police, few
with CM.
Noble A issued show cause no- Sendhwa Municipality elections family, construction of Sanjivani Dr Bhanu Pratap Sisodia participated as people were standing in the
tice to block coordinator iden- on Monday. Polling for civic polls is Hospitals, city buses for city tour, guests in the social charity event, organised pavilion owing to which
Kisan Sangh demands crop insurance tified as Nemichand Dhakad scheduled on January 20. construction of shopping com- in Dhanmandi of Mandsaur on Makar those sitting in the back
ALOT: Kisan Sangh has for misconduct. Secretary con- The BJP in its manifesto has plex. Under its Sankalp Patra, the Sankranti. were unable to see the
demanded crop insurance from cerned and PCO were sus- made 24 commitments for city de- BJP has also promised open gym During this, the councillor Sunil Bansal match. This led to a clash.
revenue department. According pended and a case was booked velopment and sought people’s in slum areas and chowpaty on Ni- demanded MLA Sisodia to construct a direct "Force present there took
to farmers Joyan, Patan, Janabad, against secretary. support. Congress has promised to wali road. road between Lakkadpitha and Khal just immediate action," said the
Gul Balod, Sherpur and other Later, block coordinator pre- improve the basic amenities and The Congress has promised pure like Sindhu Mahal's road. Along with this, police.
villages, 40 to 50% of their crops sented a written clarification resolve public grievances on prior- RO water in each household, re- he also demanded funds from MLA for mod-
were damaged by cold breeze. before Collector (against show ity. duction in property, water, elec- ern gym in Gudaisheshwar Mahadev
Hence, they demanded that the cause notice). Collector or- The BJP has made various prom- tricity and sanitation taxes, Rs Akhara. PANCHANG 17.1.2023
revenue department conduct a dered termination of contract ises in its manifesto which in- 5,000 to underprivileged girls for Bansal said that MLA Sisodia immediately (UTTARAYAN)
survey of their crop and provide service, his reply was found cludes making Sendhwa a smart marriage, exemption in property directed the municipality about it and as- Saka 1944 Samvat 2079
desirable insurance. Crops unsatisfactory. mini-city, providing Narmada wa- tax for BPL households. sured of its construction within 15 days. Month : Magha Krishna 10 Tuesday 6.06 P.M.

include wheat, mustard, Nakshatra

Yoga
:
:
Vishakha 6.46 P.M. then Anuradha
Shul 8.34 A.M. then Gand 5.58 A.M.
chickpeas, fenugreek and others

Food cluster to come up near Transport Nagar

Karan : Bav 5.10 A.M. then Kaulav

have been affected, said farmer Jamunia Shankar. Moon : Tula 1.00 P.M. then Vrischik

NEP MER
11 9

Newly-built fire station inaugurated JUP

12
10
SAT, VEN,
PLU, SUN
8

GUNA: Municipal council

of Guna inaugurated the COLLECTOR REVIEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE BY CHIEF MINISTER RAHU, HER
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KETU, MOON
newly-constructed fire
station at Gopalpura, FP NEWS SERVICE partment has asked for land for the Mandi road. Maheshwar's tourism calendar MARS 4
6

Dussehra Maidan. Khargone cluster. In the meeting, details of flyover’s will also be made
2
3
Municipal council Collector has instructed the tehsil- construction too were discussed. As Information about calendar of
5

president Savita Gupta, Khargone district collector Kumar dar to allot the land following an- SDO of the bridge department Rat- Khargone district was also taken in
councillor Sachin Dhuria,
Shiv Narayan Kushwaha,
Purushottam on Monday chaired re- nouncements by Chief Minister male was not present, collector or- the meeting. District Panchayat CEO F R EE P R ES S C L A S S I F IE D
view meeting and instructed offi- Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Decem- dered treasury officer Anand Patle to Jyoti Sharma said that the work of
CMO Vinod Kumar cials to chalk out a plan to develop ber 14. deduct his salary for a day. the district calendar was in the final RUNNING CLASSIFIED
Shukla and others were present. Savita Gupta said that the the city as transport nagar. Apart from issuing tender for the Additional collector KK Malaviya, stage. Apart from this, instructions DISPLAY CLASSIFIED 7 DAY 500/-
movement of vehicles will be easy from fire station and Land rent amount has also to be construction of Navagraha Temple joint collector Shirali Jain and all have been given to prepare an annu- 50/- SQ.CM. B/W.
15 DAY 1000/-
30 DAY 1500/-
other vehicles of the municipality will be also parked at this provided for this. Along with this, a Corridor, instructions were given to SDMs and district officers were pres- al calendar based on various events
75/- SQ.CM.
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place. CCTV too has been installed for security purposes. food cluster will also be set up near PWD executive engineer Vijay Pan- ent in the meeting. The district-level and tourism to be organized in Ma- FREE PRESS CALL- 9425082195
Transport Nagar. The Industries De- war for construction of Magaria to staff was connected through VC. heshwar and Mandleshwar.
259th session of Rajya Sabha from January 31-April 6
NEW DELHI: The 259th session of Rajya Sabha will commence on January 31 and end on April 6, a statement from the
Rajya Sabha Secretariat said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2023-24 on February
1. "The President has summoned the Rajya Sabha to meet on Tuesday, the 31st January 2023, at New Delhi. Subject to
exigencies of business, the Session is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, the 6th April 2023," the statement said.
BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023
NATION
SPEED NEWS Street vendor sells peanuts on a

Links with BJP: Eight parties cold winter evening, in New Delhi

don’t get invite for BJY finale FP BUREAU Party of Arvind Kejriw- prospects in Maharash-
NEW DELHI al, K Chandrashekar tra, Bihar, Gujarat and
Rao's Telangana Rashtra UP and appears ready to
The Congress has kept Samithi, now renamed as do a repeat in Karnataka.
away eight political par- Bharat Rashtra Samithi, His Assam counterpart
ties from its invite to the YSR Congress Party, is Badruddin Ajmal's
concluding event
Bharat Jodo Yatra on
January 30 as a coalition
making strategy because
of Naveen Patnaik's Biju
Janata Dal, Akali Dal,
AIADMK, Asaduddin
Owaisi's AIMIM, and
AIDUF dividing the Mus-
lim votes in Assam.
Meanwhile,
Gandhi on
Rahul
Monday
Cold wave sweeps Delhi
Activists of People’s Democratic Party raise slogans
of their links with Prime Badruddin Ajmal's asked Punjab Chief Min-
Mercury plunges to 1.4 degrees
during a protest rally, in Jammu on Monday Minister Modi's AIUDF. ister Bhagwant Mann
Bharatiya Janata Party. Congress chief not to succumb under AGENCIES quarter is located, record-
Chhattisgarh: Leopard kills Senior Congress leader spokesman Jairam the pressure of his party New Delhi ed a minimum tempera-
Rahul Gandhi believes Ramesh has declared leader and Delhi coun- ture of 1.6 degrees Cel-
man; 3rd fatality in 35 days most of them are work- that the Congress won't terpart Arvind Kejriwal, A punishing cold wave sius.
KORBA: A villager was mauled to death by a ing to harm the secular have any alliance with "who was running the swept Delhi on Monday The minimum tempera-
suspected "man-eater" leopard in Chhattisgarh's camp and have an implic- AAP as it is one of the op- state through remote morning with the mini- ture plunged to 2.8 de-
Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district, the third it understanding with position parties and also control". mum temperature at the grees Celsius at Ayanagar
fatality in the area in last 35 days, an official said on the BJP. a puppet to bolster the In his public address in Safdarjung observatory, in southwest Delhi, two
Monday. The same leopard attacked the three The eight parties who BJP's electoral prospects this Punjab town, Gand- the city's base station, degrees Celsius at the
victims, he said, adding the forest department has aren't invited to attend in Gujarat and Goa. It hi said, "Punjab should plunging to 1.4 degrees Ridge in central Delhi
roped in a team of experts to capture the feline Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds a photograph Bharat Jodo Yatra's fi- sees similar suspicions not be ruled from Delhi, Celsius, the lowest in the and 2.2 degrees Celsius at
that has been roaming in Bharatpaur development of B.R. Ambedkar during party’s Bharat Jodo nale in Srinagar on Janu- about Owaisi' AIMIM it should be ruled from month since January 1, Jafarpur in west Delhi.
block since the last two months. In the latest
Yatra, in Jalandhar district on Monday ary 30 are- Aam Aadmi that spoiled the Congress Punjab only." 2021. Safdarjung had record-
incident which took place on Sunday evening, the The minimum tempera- ed a minimum tempera-
leopard attacked Randaman Baiga (45) when he
JOSHIMATH ture in the national capi- ture of 1.1 degree Celsius
was returning from his farmland in Kunwari village
After Joshimath scare, Sukhu orders detailed report of sinking zones tal has dropped by around on January 1, 2021. It

SC refuses to hear nine notches in just two logged a minimum of 1.9

under Janakpur forest range, Manendragarh's
Divisional Forest Officer Loknath Patel said. SHIMLA: Himachal prepare a detailed report of sidence in Uttarakhand's days. It was 10.2 degrees degrees Celsius on Janu-
Pradesh Chief Minister landslides and sinking zones. Joshimath, the Chief Minis- Celsius on Saturday and ary 8 this year.
U'khand to bring strictest
anti-copying law: CM Dhami plea on sinking town Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on
Monday directed authorities
to identify areas more prone
He also directed to identify
the 'black spots' which were
major cause of road acci-
ter directed the officers to de-
velop an advance warning
system to mitigate disasters
4.7 degrees Celsius on
Sunday.
The weather station at
Delhi saw an intense
cold wave spell from Jan-
uary 5 to January 9, the
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand is going to make the AGENCIES / New Delhi to earthquakes, particularly dents in the state. and improve the disaster Lodhi Road, where the In- second longest in the
country's strictest anti-copying law with stringent in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Taking cognizance of the management response ca- dia Meteorological De- month in a decade, ac-
provisions, including life imprisonment, for those The Supreme Court on Monday re- and Kinnaur districts and to recent incident of land sub- pacity system. partment (IMD) head- cording to IMD data.
found guilty of aiding cheating in recruitment fused to entertain a plea seeking the
examinations, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami court's intervention to declare the UNNAO RAPE CASE
has said. It will also have provisions for crisis in Uttarakhand's subsidence-
Jallikattu: 26-yr-old bull ‘Yamuna's
disqualification of candidates guilty of using unfair
means from appearing in any examination for 10
years and confiscation of property of those
hit Joshimath a national disaster,
saying since the state high court is
seized of a "broad range of issues" it
Sengar gets interim bail to tamer gored to death pollution load
facilitating cheating, he told reporters in
Champawat on Sunday. The Uttarakhand cabinet
should hear it as a matter of princi-
ple. As the lawyer for the petitioner
attend daughter's wedding has doubled
submitted that people in Joshimath
since 2014’
has already taken a decision on bringing the law in Sengar informed the
the state, the chief minister said, adding that "it are dying, the top court told him AGENCIES / New Delhi
will be the country's strictest anti-copying law". curtly,"You don't want to use these court the wedding
proceedings for sound bytes in so- The Delhi High Court on rituals and ceremonies NEW DELHI: Pollution
Cryptocurrency account hack: cial media." A bench of Chief Jus- Monday granted interim will be held in load of the Yamuna river in
tice D Y Chandrachud and Justices bail to expelled BJP leader Delhi has doubled in the
Man loses Rs 12 lakh P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who Gorakhpur and Lucknow, last eight years of the
THANE: An unidentified person allegedly hacked asked petitioner Swami Avimuk- is serving life term for rap- and being the only male Arvind Kejriwal govern-
the cryptocurrency account of a 37-year-old man teshwaranand Saraswati to ap- ing a minor girl in Uttar family member, he has ment, sources in the LG of-
while he was in Maharashtra's Thane city for some proach the Uttarakhand High Court Pradesh's Unnao in 2017, to fice said on Monday citing
work and siphoned off USD 15,097, worth about with his petition. enable him to attend the to make the data from the Delhi Pollu-
Rs 12 lakh, police said on Monday. The incident "As a matter of principle, we should wedding of his daughter. arrangements tion Control Committee
took on November 1, 2022, but the man allow the High Court to deal with A bench of Justices Mukta (DPCC).
complained to police last week, an official from this. High Court is seized of a broad Gupta and Poonam A Bam- The DPCC data showed
Srinagar police station said. Based on the range of issues, we'll give you liberty ba suspended the sentence will be held in Gorakhpur that Biological Oxygen De-
complaint, the Srinagar police here registered a to approach the High Court. "The spe- from January 27 to Febru- and Lucknow, and being the People try to take control of a bull as they participate in the mand (BOD) levels re-
case on Saturday against unidentified person cific aspects which have been high- ary 10 and asked Sengar to only male family member, Jallikattu event as part of Pongal celebrations, near Madurai mained within permissible
under Indian Penal Code Section 420 (cheating) lighted in these proceedings can be furnish two sureties of Rs 1 he has to make the arrange- limits at Palla (2 milligram
and provisions of the Information Technology Act, addressed before the high court for lakh each and report to the ments. MADURAI: A 26-year-old bull tamer, who appeared unstop- per litre), where the river
he said. suitable redressal. We accordingly SHO concerned on a daily Meanwhile, a similar plea pable in taming nine bulls, succumbed after he was gored by enters Delhi, since 2014.
permit the petitioners either to insti- basis during this period. by Sengar was listed before a bull at the jallikattu event in Palamedu in the district on BOD, an important pa-
Woman kills two-year-old tute a substantive petition before the Sengar, represented by Justice Dinesh Kumar Shar- Monday, police said. The tamer, identified as Aravind Raj of rameter for assessing water
high court so that it can be together senior advocates N Hariha- ma in a separate case in Palamedu was initially rushed to the primary health centre quality, is the amount of
stepson, hangs self in Odisha with pending proceedings or inter- ran and P K Dubey and which he has been serving (PHC) for first aid and later referred to the Government Ra- oxygen required by aerobic
BHUBANESWAR: In a heart-wrenching vene in the pending matter. The high lawyer Kanhaiya Singhal, 10 years imprisonment for jaji Medical College Hospital here. "He was gored in the ab- microorganisms to decom-
incident, a woman allegedly strangled her two- court is requested to consider the informed the court the wed- the death of Unnao rape vic- domen when he attempted to embrace the bull during the pose organic material pres-
year-old stepson before hanging herself in grievance," the bench said. ding rituals and ceremonies tim's father in custody. sport," a senior police official said. ent in a water body.
Madhupatna area of Odisha's Cuttack district on
Monday, police said. The deceased woman was
identified as Shilpi Khuntia who was the second
wife of Santosh Khuntia. Two-year-old Shivan was
Santosh's son from his first marriage. The incident
BJP PROTEST: Cylinders and
happened in a house in Sriram Nagar area within
the Madhupatna police limits in Cuttack city.
Santosh was not present in the house when the
oxygen masks in Delhi Assembly
incident took place. AGENCIES
New Delhi
Swine flu case reported in BJP MLAs entered the Delhi
Vadodara after 7 yrs Assembly with oxygen masks
VADODARA: For the first time in seven years, a and cylinders on Monday to
swine flu case has been reported in Vadodara, protest against the alleged in-
according to health authorities. The patient, a action of the AAP government
pregnant woman, is currently being treated for on tackling pollution, as the op-
the H3N1 influenza at the Vadodara Government position and ruling parties
Hospital. Two days ago, the woman was admitted crossed swords in the House on
with cold, cough and high fever. A senior doctor the first day of the Winter Ses-
at the hospital, Dr. Oman Belim told sion.
mediapersons that the 25-year-old woman from Leader of Opposition in the
Vaghodia area has been admitted in an isolation Assembly Ramvir Singh Bid- As soon as the proceedings Speaker Ram Niwas Goel direct-
ward and is being treated for the last three days. huri said that Delhi has be- began, AAP MLAs started ed that the cylinders be taken
come a gas chamber but the protesting against the BJP away from the BJP members
AAP government is not paying MLAs who were wearing and questioned how they
Man held for cutting b’day cake attention to the problem of pol- masks and carrying oxygen brought them into the House de-
with sickle, threatening people lution. cylinders. A visibly angry spite security restrictions.
THANE: A man has been arrested for allegedly
cutting his birthday cake with a sickle and
threatening people in Bhiwandi in Thane district, a
police official said on Monday. He was held on a
tip off about the incident, which took place in
Kongaon on Sunday, Assistant Commissioner of
Police Kishore Khairnar told PTI. "He is accused of
threatening people with the sickle during the
incident. We have arrested him under Bombay
Police Act and Arms Act provisions," he said.
 Meghalaya CM inaugurates state's first govt engineering college
NATION BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023
Shillong, Jan 16 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday inaugurated the
Shillong Government College of Engineering, the first government engineering college of the state.
The project was undertaken by Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) and constructed at the
cost of Rs 26 crore and constructed in the Mawlai area.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 FIR against EC holds discussions on

Nectar will emerge...
Chouhan expressed concern over climate change and
BJP’s nat’l executive remarks on
remote voting with parties
global warming and stressed on the need to save energy cricketers'
and promote green power. "Saving energy helps given
that thermal power stations (which use coal) cause dam-
age to the environment. Thus, saving electricity is like
generating power," the CM said. He listed the measures
meet begins in Delhi
Nearly 350 leaders from across the country are in the
daughters NEW DELHI: The Election
Commission on Monday
held consultations with
While some parties saw
the demonstration of the
prototype remote
being taken by his government in Madhya Pradesh to NEW DELHI: Delhi Police recognised national and
promote green energy. executive, ranging from Modi to Union ministers, chief on Monday registered an state political parties on its electronic voting
Prime Minister Modi is determined to make full use of FIR against unidentified per- proposal on remote voting machine (RVM), others
water by calling for "per drop more crop" and in COP-26, ministers and other senior members from various states sons for allegedly making in- with a majority of opposi-
he had said that India would achieve the goal of net zero decent comments on social tion parties pressing for a stayed away from it,
emissions by the year 2070. By the year 2030, India will media about the daughters broad-based consensus on saying technological
almost halve the carbon emission. Similarly, India's po- of Indian cricketers Virat legal, administrative and lo- interventions can wait
sition in renewable energy is fourth in the world, it will Kohli and MS Dhoni, follow- gistical framework, includ-
improve as well, said Chouhan. ing a complaint by the Delhi ing the definition of domes- before a consensus is
Commission for Women. tic migrants before taking
Every vacant seat... The FIR was registered at the matter further.
developed on legal and
administrative issues
On the issue of research, Kumar said that research the Special Cell unit of the While some parties saw
funding is highly competitive and that around 75 to 80 city police under the rele- the demonstration of the
per cent of project proposals prepared by teachers are vant section of the Informa- prototype remote electronic tended the consultation.
rejected because of poor quality or poor objectives of tion Technology Act, the po- voting machine (RVM), oth- The parties agreed with
the project proposals. lice said, adding an investi- ers stayed away from it, say- broad objectives of every ef-
"Institution leaders are not putting enough effort to gation is on. Taking to Twit- ing technological interven- fort to include non-voting
train their teachers to be able to write successful proj- ter, DCW chairperson Swati tions can wait before a con- electors in the election
ect proposals," he said. Maliwal said the police ac- sensus is developed on legal process in the stakeholder
The UGC chairman said that recently they have issued tion came after she issued a and administrative issues. consultations on electoral is-
guidelines for the formation of R&D cells in universi- notice on the issue and as- Sources in the poll panel sues which was held after a
ties and colleges. serted that the culprits will said some political parties gap of five years. They also
"It shouldn't be just a mechanical formation of R&D be arrested soon. "After my requested for demonstration suggested more such discus-
cell but it should be a vibrant centre in the university Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Gujarat CM Bhupendra notice, the Delhi Police has of Remote Voting Machine sions on a regular basis in
organising workshops for young faculties to train them Patel and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami during the BJP National Executive meeting in New Delhi registered an FIR in the case in the states also. future.
to write successful project proposals, to give them in- of indecent comments made While the poll panel had On the request of the par-
formation about announcements regarding project AGENCIES with flower petals and state polls, Prasad said. on the daughters of invited eight national and 57 ties, the poll panel extended
funding, train them how to run a project, how to do the New Delhi chanted slogans in his sup- Nearly 350 leaders from @ImVKohli and @MSDhoni. state parties recognised by the date of submission of
purchasing and how to submit utilization certificates," port. across the country are in Very soon all the culprits will it, 40 state parties attended written views by them on
he said. Enthused BJP workers BJP president J P Nadda the executive, ranging be arrested and behind bars," the meet. Representatives of various issues on RVM to
On G20 Presidency, Kumar said, "G20 represents al- and supporters lined the on Monday emphasised from Modi to Union minis- she tweeted in Hindi. all eight national parties at- February 28.
most 60% of the global population, it represents nearly roads to greet Prime Min- the political importance of ters, chief ministers and
74% of global trade and nearly 90% of patents are gen- ister Narendra Modi dur- the nine state assembly other senior members
erated in these G20 countries. That's why India's as-
suming G20 Presidency is an important event."
Noting that India has the third largest ecosystem for
ing his roadshow here as
the party's two-day nation-
al executive began in Delhi
polls to be held this year in
the run-up to the 2024 Lok
Sabha elections and asked
from various states. The
prime minister was pres-
ent through the entire pro-
Cong promises Rs 2000/month
start-ups in the world, he stated that the country has
close to 88,000 start-up companies and more than 100
on Monday.
In an atmosphere en-
senior organisation mem-
bers from across the coun-
ceedings.
The party has to work to
to housewives in Karnataka
unicorns. "More than 47 per cent of start-up companies livened by music and the try to ensure the party's bring it to power in the AGENCIES
belong to females," he stated. cheering crowd, the road- victory in all states. states where it is in oppo- Bengaluru
"Through NEP-2020," Kumar said, "we are trying to show started from Patel Nadda exhorted party sition and to make the
bring a lot of transformation in education." Chowk and continued till leaders to make effort ef- states, where it is in power, The Congress in Karnataka on Monday
"To implement NEP-2020, there is a need for funding to the NDMC convention cen- fort to ensure that it does its "impregnable fort", promised Rs 2,000 a month to every
build our infrastructure, train our teachers, and pro- tre. People showered Modi not lose in any of the nine Nadda said. woman head of households if the party is
vide better research facilities in our colleges and uni- voted to power in the State.
versities. There is no doubt about that. The good thing The announcement was made at a con-
about NEP is that the majority of its components can be vention attended by Congress leader
implemented by simply transforming our attitude to- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who said Rs
wards education. If the leadership in the institution 24,000 a year would be directly credited to
takes the first step, and sits with its teachers and stu- their bank accounts under "Gruha Laksh-
dents and discusses NEP, then the majority of the com- mi Yojana", an "unconditional universal Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with party senior leaders
ponents can be implemented," he said. basic income". during the Na Nayaki convention in Bengaluru
Implement ABC without any delay: Kumar: De- The promise comes within days of the 'Gruha Lakshmi Yojana' is an attempt of
scribing the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) as being Congress making an announcement to the Congress party to share the "burden of
exceptionally important, Kumar said that when foreign provide 200 units of free power every the exorbitant" LPG prices and the "costly
teams visit UGC and they tell the visitors about ABC month to each household in the State, daily expenses" that a woman has to bear,
they (the visitors) feel their country should also have where Assembly elections are due by May. the party said.
such a system. "We are already one step ahead of many
developed countries in implementing this platform
called ABC. Institutes should get every student regis-
tered on ABC and upload their credits, their grades, and
This Islamic 17-year-old coaching student
their transcripts on the ABC portal," he said and added,
"Ensure that from the coming semester, every student is Institute has
registered on ABC." "This should be implemented with-
out any delay," he added.
NEP-2020 is not only working but it is running:
Bhagwad Gita commits suicide in Kota hostel
Sarkar: Union minister of state for education Subhas
Sarker said with NEP international institutions will
in syllabus KOTA: A 17-year-old male
student, who was prepar-
"The deceased boy
was a year dropper in
make India their home. "Prestigious Indian institutions AGENCIES / Thrissur (Kerala) ing for the JEE-Mains ex-
are also looking to set up offshore campuses. "Under In- amination, allegedly com- JEE-Mains and had
dian Knowledge System (IKS), already 64 inter-discipli- Workers of Tripura Youth Congress detained during a protest in front of Tripura Education and Basic Sanskrit grammar in mitted suicide by hanging not been attending
nary research projects have been started and 2000 in- Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath’s residence, in Agartala class 11 and 12 and then Bha- himself from a ceiling fan
ternships on IKS have been offered. NEP is not only gavad Gita as well as other of his hostel room in Ra- coaching classes for
working but it is running," he stated. The minister said Hindu texts in the 'Deva jasthan's Kota, police said around a month"
that there is a demand for student mobility not only in
form of outgoing students but also incoming students.
Kite string After ruckus at first meet, Bhasha' in subsequent years
of study is the structured
on Monday.
The incident happened in
"India is a popular study destination for students from
SAARC, African and Central Asian countries. We
accidents kill Delhi Mayor polls on Jan 24
syllabus prepared for its stu-
dents by an Islamic institute
Kota's Mahaveer Nagar po-
lice station area on Sunday
room, the caretaker of the
hostel informed the police.
should build on it. Education has become more interna-
tionalised and demand for quality education goes be-
6 in Gujarat AGENCIES ing of the Municipal Corpo-
in Kerala's Thrissur district.
The new syllabus will
evening and as per the in-
formation received by the
"Police rushed to the spot
and broke the door open
yond geographies," he said. AHMEDABAD: At least New Delhi ration of Delhi on January come into operation from police the teenager prior to and found the boy hanging
Minister signals going back to semester system: six persons, among them 24, for administering of oath June 2023 when the new aca- committing suicide was not to the ceiling fan," Singh
Higher education minister Mohan Yadav signalled go- three children, were killed Lt Governor VK Saxena to councillors, the election of demic year starts. attending classes for said.
ing back to the semester system in two to three years. after their necks were slit has approved the conven- Mayor, deputy mayor and The Academy of Sharia around a month. The deceased boy passed
"Though educationalists were against it, we did away by kite strings and 176 were ing of the next meeting of six members to the standing and Advanced Studies "The deceased boy was a class 12 and had made a
with the semester system following a demand of stu- injured while flying kites the Municipal Corporation committee", the official said. (ASAS) run by Malik Deenar year dropper in JEE-Mains failed attempt for JEE-
dent leaders. However, when things get streamlined, we during Uttarayan festival of Delhi on January 24 for The meeting will convene Islamic Complex (MIC) was and had not been attending Mains and later in July last
may consider reintroducing the semester system in col- in Gujarat. The incidents the oath-taking of council- at 11 am at Aruna Asaf Ali in the news recently for coaching classes for around year he enrolled himself in
leges,' he said. were reported when people lors and the election of Sabhagar, 4th floor, A-Block, setting an example by a month," said Sub Inspec- a coaching institute in Kota.
came out in large numbers Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Civic teaching Sanskrit, also tor Awadhesh Singh. "The boy reportedly had
Pilot attacks own... to fly kites during the fes- an official at LG House Centre, according to offi- known as 'Deva Bhasha', to He said that on Sunday not been attending the
"I hope that the mastermind of the gang is caught in- tivities. said on Monday. cials. its students with the help evening when the boy did coaching classes for around
stead of those collecting petty brokerage." A kite string cut the neck This comes days after the The first meeting of the of Hindu scholars. not open the door of his a month," Singh said.
Pilot added: "In the last elections, 21 Congress MLAs of two-year-old Kirti who maiden meeting of the new- newly elected MCD on Janu-
were left, BJP won 163 seats. It was my endeavour for was riding with her father ly elected MCD house was ary 6 was adjourned without
five years to reach every worker. In five years, did pady-
atra, gherao. We staged dharnas, got lathis. We took out
on his two-wheeler in Bhav-
nagar city, and she died
adjourned without electing
the mayor and the deputy
electing the mayor and the
deputy mayor amid protests
Kerala CM
the Kisan Nyay Yatra from Baran to Jhalawar in the
area of the then Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. After
during treatment at a hos-
pital on Sunday, an official
mayor following a ruckus by
councillors.
by AAP councillors over the
administering of oath to the stresses on
my visit, Vasundhara Raje had to accept the demands of from Bortalav police sta- The LG "has approved the 10 aldermen - the unelected
the farmers." He took on the Central government and
said that it bowed down before the farmers, but has still
tion said. convening of the next meet- members of the house. importance of
not fulfilled their demands even when the farmers' nutritious food
movement is over. That's why we demand from the Cen-
tre through the Kisan Sammelan that a law should be
made to buy crops on MSP. Wherever the farmer needs,
Nepal crash: FB live captures AGENCIES
Thiruvananthapuram
I will stand there, he added.
MP BJP unit... screams and towering flames Kerala Chief Minister
Pinarayi Vijayan on Mon-
There are reports that the MPs from Madhya Pradesh- AGENCIES In the 1.3 minute live video on day stressed the importance Residents look at icicles formed on branches of a tree during a
- Rakesh Singh and Sumer Singh Solanki-- may get Lucknow of ensuring nutritious food cold winter morning, in Fatehpur
berths in the Union Cabinet. Apart from that, a decision Facebook, one of them can be to everyone, especially chil-
on expansion of the MP Cabinet may also be taken in The four passengers on the dren, saying that was the
the coming days. Party's central leadership may come
up with several formulas. According to those formulas,
old hands may be removed and new faces may be given
ill-fated Yeti Airlines plane
that crashed in Pokhara in
Nepal on Sunday were live
seen excitedly shouting "Mauj Kar
Di" (it's been fun) as the camera
only way to achieve food se-
curity.
Vijayan, after inaugurat-
Rodent menace hits
a chance. Keeping in mind the caste equations, a deputy
chief minister may also be appointed.
on Facebook to share their
experience on the flight,
minutes before the aircraft
focuses on Pokhara town below
of towering flames around Sonu Jaiswal was a
ing the National Seminar on
Child Nutrition here, said
increasing the people's
Jagannath Temple
Centre wants to... went down. it for the next 30 seconds. liquor trader while Anil share of food items does not AGENCIES wooden idols of the deities,
Convenient politics is not advisable, especially in the All the four passengers These four passengers Rajbhar and Abhishek lead to food security. Bhubaneswar though temple administra-
name of Judiciary. Constitution of India is supreme and were from Ghazipur in Ut- from Baresar in Ghazipur Kushwaha ran Jan Sewa He also said providing nu- tor Jitendra Sahoo feels
nobody is above it." Rijiju's letter to the CJI pitched for tar Pradesh. were among of five Indi- centres at Zahoorabad and tritious food also ensures The authorities running there is no need to take
the inclusion of government representatives in the In the 1.3 minute live ans who died along with 68 Alawalpur in Ghazipur. that children are healthy the Jagannath Temple of fright.
Supreme Court. According to the Centre, this will in- video on Facebook, one of other passengers in the Vishal Sharma was a fi- and do not suffer from ail- Puri may need a Pied Piper "There were few rodents
fuse transparency and accountability to the public in them can be seen excitedly crash. nance officer at a two- ments like anaemia. to rid it of rodents that have in the sanctum sanctorum
the court's decision-making process with respect to the shouting "Mauj Kar Di" Sonu Jaiswal, 29, Anil wheeler agency. The Chief Minister said infested the 12th-century of the temple but their
appointment of judges. The Supreme Court Constitu- (it's been fun) as the cam- Rajbhar ,28, Vishal Shar- It was Sonu's FB profile merely because someone shrine. number increased signifi-
tion Bench had directed the restructuring of the Mem- era focuses on Pokhara ma , 23, Abhishek Singh where the video was live, eats less as they cannot af- The rodents, whose num- cantly after the COVID-19
orandum of Procedure (MoP) of the collegium system. town below. Kushwaha ,23, had landed confirmed by his cousin ford food or if a person eats bers increased manifold pandemic," Ramachandra
The MoP is a document that sets out the procedure for The phone camera also in Kathmandu on January Rajat Jaiswal. more, does not mean they during the absence of devo- Dasmohapatra, a servitor,
the appointment of judges to High Courts and the pans on one of them, Sonu 13 and after performing "Sonu was on Facebook are getting less or more nu- tees in the wake of the said.
Supreme Court. Under the present Collegium system, Jaiswal (29). After 58 sec- puja at the Pashupatinath live after boarding the trition. COVID-19 pandemic, have The rodents also create a
the Chief Justice of India along with four senior-most onds, however, the video temple, they were heading flight for Pokhara. The "Those who are anaemic been nibbling away at the disturbance when the
Supreme Court judges recommend the appointments shows aircraft taking a for Pokhara for paraglid- live-streaming showed that do not come from poor fami- attires of the gods - Jagan- priests perform rituals,
and transfers of judges. Chief Justice Chandrachud and sharp turn towards the left ing. On Sunday, a pall of Sonu and his companions lies alone," he said. nath, Balabhadra and Sub- said Satyanarayan Pus-
Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, KM Joseph, MR Shah, and then crashing and gloom descended on vil- were in a happy mood but What is required is to hadra - in the shrine. palak, representing the
Ajay Rastogi and Sanjiv Khanna are among the current turning into flames. As the lages in Baresar and Nona- suddenly, flames appear make good food choices and The servitors and priests group of servitors who dec-
collegium of the Supreme Court. phone camera continued hara area of Ghazipur dis- before the streaming change eating habits, espe- have voiced fears that the orate the deities with gar-
to roll, it caught glimpses trict the four belonged to. stopped," he said. cially of children, he added. rodents may damage the lands.

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Official: Jihadis abduct at least 50 women in Burkina Faso
Dakar (Senegal): At least 50 women have been
abducted by Islamic extremists in Burkina Faso's northern
Sahel region, a local official said on Monday. The
kidnappings occurred on Jan 12 and 13 approximately 15
kilometres from the town of Arbinda in Soum province,
Sahel Governor Lt Col PF Rodolphe Sorgho said in a
statement. The women were kidnapped while out in the
countryside gathering wild fruit, he said.
WORLD
BHOPAL I TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023

GLOBAL Germany’s NEPAL PLANE CRASH

BULLETIN Toll in Dnipro apartment defence Black box recovered

2 killed in China
plant explosion
minister from accident site
BEIJING: An explosion at a
chemical plant in missile strike climbs to 37 resigns
northeastern China has killed
at least two people and left Analysts say there are sign that the Kremlin is preparing for a long war AP / Berlin
12 missing. Another 34
people were injured in the AP / Kyiv Germany’s defence minis-
explosion on Sunday on the ter announced her resig-
outskirts of the city of Panjin The toll from a weekend Russ- nation on Monday, as her
in Liaoning province east of ian missile strike on an apart- department steers the
the capital Beijing. News ment building in the south- project of modernising
releases from the local eastern Ukrainian city of the military and oversees
government showed photos Dnipro has risen to 37, au- expanding weapons deliv-
of flames and thick black thorities said on Monday, as eries to Ukraine.
smoke rising from the western analysts identified Christine Lambrecht
complex of chemical signs the Kremlin was said she had submitted her
processing machinery, pipes preparing for a drawn-out resignation request to
and storage containers. Fire war in Ukraine after almost Chancellor Olaf Scholz,
crews have brought the blaze 11 months of fighting. adding that “months of me-
under control and the local The victims from Satur- dia focus on my person” Rescuers inspect the wreckage at the site of a Yeti Airlines plane
environmental department day’s strike on the multi-sto- had stood in the way of a de- crash in Pokhara on Monday —AFP
was monitoring the impact on ry residential tower includ- bate about the military and
air quality in the area, the ed two children, Ukraine’s Germany’s security policy. PTI / Kathmandu actions and performance of
government of Panshan National Police reported, “The valuable work of important systems.
County said. and 15 children are among the soldiers and many peo- The black box of the Yeti Air- According to Kathmandu
the 75 injured. ple in my department must lines aircraft has been recov- airport officials, the boxes
IS claims church The rescue and search op-
eration was ongoing, with 39 A Ukrainian soldier walks past bloody stretchers outside a stabilisation hospital not far from the front
stand in the foreground,”
she said.
ered from the accident site
on Monday, as a search is on
were recovered from the site
of the accident, a day after
bombing in Congo people, including six chil- line in Donetsk region on Sunday —AFP The 57-year-old has been for the four persons still Yeti Airlines’ 9N-ANC ATR-
KASINDI: Islamic extremists dren, taken from the ruins so defence minister since missing after the plane with 72 aircraft crashed on the
claimed responsibility for a far, the police said in a state- Scholz became chancellor 72 people, including five Indi- bank of the Seti River be-
bombing of a church in eastern ment. ! 15 children are among the 75 The victims ! EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, in December 2021. ans, on board crashed into a tween the old airport and the
Congo as authorities said on About 1,700 people lived in injured in the strike from the strike called the strike “inhumane aggression” Critics have long por- river gorge while landing at new airport minutes before
Monday that the toll from the apartment building. Resi- ! About 1,700 people lived in
included
! “There will be no impunity for these trayed her as out of her Nepal’s newly-opened air- landing.
Sunday's attack had risen to at dents said there were no mili- the apartment building crimes,” Borrell said depth but Scholz stood by port in the resort city of The boxes were handed
least 14 dead. The Islamic tary facilities at the site. 2 her, describing her last Pokhara. over to the Civil Aviation Au-
State group and its Aamaq
news outlet issued statements
The reported death toll
made it the deadliest single at-
! Rescue and search operation was
ongoing, with 39 people rescued
children ! Ukraine said it did not have the
means to stop the Russian missile
month as “a first-class de-
fence minister”.
Officials said 35 bodies out
of 68 have been identi-
thority of Nepal (CAAN),
said Sudarshan Bar-
saying that its militants had tack on civilians since before Pressure on her mounted fied so far as Nepal taula, a spokesper-
planted an explosive device the summer, according to The recently after an ill-judged began a national
Both son of the Yeti Air-
inside the Pentecostal church Associated Press-Frontline Asked about the strike on The strike on the building sides are likely suffering New Year’s video message. day of mourning the cockpit lines.
in Kasindi and detonated it War Crimes Watch project. Monday, Kremlin spokesman came amid a wider barrage of heavy troop casualties. No in- The resignation comes at a on Monday. voice recorder and Police Inspec-
while people were praying. The European Union’s for- Dmitry Peskov said the Russ- Russian cruise missiles across dependent verification of de- sensitive moment, as Both the cock- flight data recorder tor Gyan Ba-
"Let the Congolese forces eign policy chief, Josep Bor- ian military doesn’t target Ukraine. velopments was possible. Scholz faces pressure to pit voice recorder have been hadur Khadka,
know that their continued rell, called the strike, and oth- residential buildings and sug- Fierce fighting continued Donetsk and neighbouring make another step forward and flight data acting informa-
attacks on the Mujahideen will ers like it, “inhumane aggres- gested the Dnipro building to rage in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk province make up in German military aid to recorder have been recovered tion officer of the
only bring them more failure sion” because it directly tar- was hit as a result of Ukrain- Donetsk province, where mil- the Donbas, an expansive in- Ukraine by agreeing to de- recovered as search Kaski District Po-
and losses," the group said in geted civilians. ian air defence actions. itary analysts have said both dustrial region. liver Leopard 2 tanks. and rescue teams rap- lice Office, said that at
its statement. pelled down a 300-metre gorge least 35 bodies have been
to continue their efforts, identified so far.
Man dies after car
crash in Berlin
BERLIN: German police said
19 dead, dozens injured in Senegal road crash which
overnight.
The
were

Cockpit
suspended

Recorder (CVR) records ra-

Voice
The five Indians, all re-
portedly from Uttar Pradesh,
have been identified as Ab-
hisekh Kushwaha, 25, Bishal
on Monday that a man has AP / Dakar near Ngeun Sarr in the lic bus and a transport truck, Gnivy village, in Senegal’s drivers not adhering to the dio transmissions and other Sharma, 22, Anil Kumar Ra-
died after crashing a car into country’s north, President the fire department said. Kaffrine region. After that rules, locals say. sounds in the cockpit, such jbhar, 27, Sonu Jaiswal, 35,
Berlin's iconic Brandenburg A bus swerved to avoid hit- Macky Sall tweeted. The bus was apparently try- crash, the government an- In 2017, at least 25 people as conversations between and Sanjaya Jaiswal.
Gate. Images from the scene ting a donkey and collided “Yet another fatal accident ing to avoid hitting a donkey, nounced reforms to try and were killed when two buses the pilots, and engine noises. Of the five Indians, four
show the mangled wreck of with a truck, killing at least on our roads,” he said. “My local fire department com- stem collisions. also crashed. Many of those The flight data recorder were planning to participate
the dark-coloured sedan 19 people and injuring heartfelt condolences to the mander Lt. Ousseynou Ndi- Traffic crashes happen people were heading toward (FDR) records more than 80 in paragliding activities in
between two pillars of the dozens of others in Senegal bereaved families. Speedy re- aye said. regularly in the West the central town of Touba different types of informa- the tourist hub of Pokhara,
capital's popular sightseeing on Monday, authorities said. covery to the injured.” Last week, 40 people were African nation because of for the annual Muslim pil- tion such as speed, altitude said a local resident, who
spot. Poland's consul in The collision happened The crash involved a pub- killed in a bus crash in poor roads, bad cars and grimage. and direction, as well as pilot travelled with them to Nepal.
Berlin, Marcin Krol, tweeted
that he could confirm that the
"driver of the Mercedes that
hit the Brandenburg Gate
yesterday at 23:30 was a Italy’s most wanted mafia boss Gina Lollobrigida:
'Mona Lisa of the
Sikh family
alleges racial
Matteo Messina Denaro held
Polish citizen. The car was
also registered in Poland."
Police said initial information
20th Century' discrimination
indicated that other people
weren't harmed in the crash, AP / Rome
AP / Abu Dhabi at Windsor
which happened shortly Italian actress Gina Lollob- IANS / London
before midnight. Italy’s No. 1 fugitive, convict- rigida has died at the age of
ed Mafia boss Matteo Messi- 95. Accusing two British Army
London cop na Denaro, was arrested on
Monday at a private clinic in
With her large, limpid
brown eyes, statuesque fig-
guards of racially discrimi-
nating against them at Wind-
admits rapes Palermo, Sicily, after 30 years ure, and seductively deep sor Castle, a Sikh family has
LONDON: A London police on the run, Italian paramili- voice, ‘Lo Lollo’ was one of People at a night market in the county-level city of Ruili in Dehong threatened to take legal ac-
officer on Monday admitted tary police said. the world’s best-known ac- prefecture, in China's west Yunnan Province tion against the U.K. govern-
raping and sexually Messina Denaro was cap- tresses and sex symbols in ment.
assaulting a dozen women
over a 17-year period, in
what prosecutors described
tured at the clinic where he
was receiving treatment for
an undisclosed medical con-
the 1950s and 1960s.
Often described as “the
most beautiful woman in
China claims sharing Rapinder Kaur, 36, said
she, her turban-wearing hus-
band and their two-year-old
as one of the most shocking
cases involving a serving
police officer. David Carrick,
dition, said Carabinieri Gen.
Pasquale Angelosanto, who
heads the police force’s spe-
the world”, her films in-
cluded Beat the Devil, the
Hunchback of Notre Dame
accurate Covid data child were subjected to racial
taunts by guards during a
visit to the castle last year,
Italy's top wanted mafia boss, Matteo Messina Denaro (right),
48, pleaded guilty to 49 cial operations squad. and Crossed Swords. IANS / Hong Kong to get through the impact of The Independent reported.
offences, including 20 counts Messina Denaro was tak- being escorted by carabinieri She co-starred alongside the pandemic”. She said that as the family
of rape and charges that en to a secret location by po- of Trapani, in western Sicily, tried in absentia and con- the likes of Humphrey After the World Health Or- Wu Zunyou, chief epi- were walking alongside the
included assault, attempted lice immediately after the ar- was considered Sicily’s Cosa victed of dozens of murders, Bogart, Frank Sinatra, ganisation (WHO) and top demiologist at the Chinese castle’s wall, two soldiers
rape and false imprisonment. rest, Italian state television Nostra top boss even while a faces multiple life sentences. Rock Hudson and Errol global leaders asked China to Center for Disease Control standing in a palace window
The officer, who joined reported. fugitive. He is set to be imprisoned Flynn. share more data on Covid and Prevention (Chinese made inappropriate “We are
London's Metropolitan Police A young man when he He was the last of three for two bombings in Sicily in Her career faded in the and the virus origin, top epi- CDC), said last week that watching you” gestures
force in 2001, had served went into hiding, he is now longtime fugitive top-level 1992 that murdered top anti- 1960s and she moved into demiologists from the coun- right after the pandemic while laughing and showing
with the parliamentary and 60. Mafia bosses who had for Mafia prosecutors, Giovanni photography and politics. try said it takes time to gen- broke out in 2020, the centre them the middle finger. Ac-
diplomatic protection Messina Denaro, who had decades eluded capture. Falcone and Paolo Borselli- Lollobrigida was one of erate Covid data has continued to cording to the report, the
command. a power base in the port city Messina Denaro, who no. the last surviving icons of amid caseload Global Times analyse excess mor- family then complained to
the glory days of film, who surge and the coun- tality and published the Royal Collection Trust,
reported that the results.
Palestinian teen Bogart said “made Marilyn try is “actively pub- which operates the palace,

dies in Israeli raid South Korea’s Pakistani lawyer shot dead Monroe look like Shirley
Temple”.
lishing and shar-
ing” accurate
China has
conducted
An expert close
to the Chinese CDC,
and the Ministry of Defence
(MOD), which bears respon-
JERUSALEM: Israeli security President Yoon Movie mogul Howard Covid-related data who declined to be sibility for the guards.
forces fatally shot a 14-year-
old Palestinian during an backs return to
in Peshawar High Court Hughes showered her with
marriage proposals. Off
with the world.
State-run Global
multiple
technological named, told the
Global Times that
But the family said that all
they have received is an
early morning raid on Friday camera, she enjoyed a feud Times reported that exchanges China has always email apology from a top-
into a refugee camp in the
occupied West Bank,
nuclear power PTI / Peshawar with fellow Italian star
Sophia Loren.
China has conduct-
ed multiple techno-
with WHO closely monitored
its Covid situation,
ranking lieutenant, and
guidance that the soldiers
Palestinian health officials A prominent Pakistani Culture minister Gen- logical exchanges including deaths would receive refresher
said, the latest incident in AP / Abu Dhabi lawyer was murdered on naro Sangiuliano wrote on with the WHO, and will con- and the emergence of new training.
weeks of surging violence. Monday under dramatic cir- Twitter: “Farewell to a diva tinue to support the organi- variants. “The claimant believes
The Palestinian Health South Korean President cumstances after another of the silver screen, protag- sation in the global effort to “China is also getting to that the sole reason for being
Ministry identified the Yoon Suk Yeol said on Mon- lawyer opened fire at him in onist of more than half a combat the deadly disease. grips with the number of targeted and singled out by
deceased teenager as Omar day that his nation’s efforts the bar room of the Pe- century of Italian cinema Liang Wannian, head of Covid-related deaths beyond the soldiers was because of
Khumour and said he died to be carbon neutral by shawar High Court. history. Her charm will re- China’s Covid response ex- hospitals, but due to lack of their skin colour and the fact
after being struck in the head 2050 would rely in part on Abdul Latif Afridi, 79, was main eternal.” pert panel under the Nation- testing or delayed reporting, that her husband was wear-
by a bullet during an Israeli returning to nuclear power, the former president of the She died in a Rome clin- al Health Commission, said the calculation may take ing a turban,” a letter sent
military raid into Dheisha even though his predeces- Supreme Court Bar Associa- Afridi was seated in the ic, her former lawyer Giu- that rather than focusing on longer than those compiled from the family’s solicitors to
refugee camp near the city of sor had tried to move away tion, and a key figure at the
bar room at the lia Citani told the Reuters the Covid death toll in China, by hospitals,” said the ex- the Government Legal De-
Bethlehem. from atomic power. forefront of the lawyers’ news agency. “the priority for the world is pert. partment in Jan 2022 read.
Yoon Suk Yeol’s com- movement in Pakistan that Peshawar HC, when
Activists leave ments at a summit in the culminated in the restoration Adnan, a trainee lawyer,
German village
BERLIN: The last two climate
United Arab Emirates,
made in front of the coun-
try’s leader, Sheikh Mo-
of former Chief Justice
Iftikhar
Chaudhry.
Mohammad opened fire at him Top 1% have twice as much as rest combined
activists holed up beneath a hammed bin Zayed Al On Monday, Afridi was was carried out of “personal PTI / Davos
OXFAM REPORT raise USD 1.7 trillion a year, the first time in 25 years.
German village due to be Nahyan, served to under- seated in the bar room at the enmity”. enough to lift two billion peo- "While ordinary people
destroyed for the expansion line Seoul’s commitment to Peshawar High Court, when They are also probing how The richest 1 per cent have ple out of poverty. are making daily sacrifices
of a nearby coal mine left the nuclear power as it works Adnan, a trainee lawyer, Adnan managed to bring a bagged nearly twice as much The report, titled 'Survival on essentials like food, the su-
site on Monday, the dpa to finish the Arabian opened fire at him, police pistol inside the Peshawar wealth as the rest of the of the Richest', further said per-rich have outdone even
news agency reported. The Peninsula’s first atomic said. High Court premises. world population put togeth- the richest one per cent have their wildest dreams. Just
activists had remained inside power plant. The senior lawyer was im- In 1979, Afridi was impris- er over the past two years, a grabbed nearly two-thirds of two years in, this decade is
a self-dug tunnel for days in a That could see South Ko- mediately shifted to the Lady oned by former Pakistan new report said on Monday. all new wealth worth USD 42 shaping up to be the best yet
bid to prevent heavy rea in line for lucrative Reading Hospital here, but president General Muham- In its annual inequality re- trillion created since 2020, al- for billionaires," Oxfam In-
equipment from being maintenance contracts was pronounced dead on ar- mad Zia-ul-Haq for partici- port released on the first day most twice as much money ternational Director
brought in to bulldoze the and future projects in the rival, hospital spokesperson pating in political activities of the World Economic Fo- as the bottom 99% of the Gabriela Bucher said.
hamlet of Luetzerath, west of UAE, which Seoul has Muhammad Asim said. against his regime’s martial rum Annual Meeting here, world's population. "Taxing the super-rich and
Cologne. Meanwhile, anti- grown closer to over recent Six bullets were fired at law. rights group Oxfam further Releasing the report on the During the past decade, big corporations is the door
coal protests continued in the years. Afridi, Asim said. Police have Pakistan Prime Minister said that billionaire fortunes sidelines of the annual con- the richest 1% had captured out of today's overlapping
region, with activists chaining “Korea has ... declared arrested Adnan. Shehbaz Sharif expressed are increasing by USD 2.7 bil- gregation of the global elite around half of all new crises. It's time we demolish
themselves to a giant digger its 2050 carbon neutrality He was shifted to the anti- “deep sorrow” over Afridi’s lion a day even as at least 1.7 in this Swiss ski resort town, wealth, it added, while not- the convenient myth that tax
at another nearby mine and goal,” Yoon said in an ad- terrorism court here under murder. “I pray that the be- billion workers now live in Oxfam said a tax of up to 5% ing that extreme wealth and cuts for the richest result in
others abseiling from a bridge dress at Abu Dhabi Sus- tight security. reaved family bear this loss countries where inflation is on the world's multi-million- extreme poverty have in- their wealth 'trickling down'
to block access to Luetzerath. tainability Week. Police suspected the attack with fortitude.” outpacing wages. aires and billionaires could creased simultaneously for to everyone else," she added.
 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The most wasted day of all is that
on which we have not laughed.
EDIT BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023
— NICOLAS CHAMFORT

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Why 2025 is the real watershed year
Bhagwat is the leader and others in- ises to protect the civil and religious might of the regenerated Hindu na- ‘Mighty Arm’ as expressed in Mr
cluding Mr Modi have to follow him rights of the minority communities. tion strike down the enemy’s hosts Golwalkar’s writings was at work.
State of
Gubernatorial the Union
in letter and spirit. When he says
that India has been at war for the
last 1000 years and in war ‘aggres-
sion’ is inevitable, then it should be
When Mr Bhagwat talks about a
thousand years’ war, then he clearly
identifies Muslims as an enemy
with which Hindus are at war; and
with its mighty arm.”
Mr Modi after becoming the prime
minister said ‘Sabka Sath; Sabka
Vikas’ and many of my liberal
Mr Bhagwat has now openly justi-
fied the violent behaviour of his foot
soldiers and discriminatory acts of
the Government. It seems that the

overreach !Ashutosh understood that Mr Bhagwat is not

only justifying the current disturb-
ing and destabilising socio-political
war by nature is violent and ruth-
less. It is a vanquishing exercise
which ultimately leads to annihila-
friends were deceived into believing
that the RSS had moderated its
views about Muslims. This was fur-
RSS has realised that as its cente-
nary year is approaching, it is better
to expose the full might of its ideolo-

F
or the Bharatiya Janata Par- trends but also hinting that this will tion of one of the warring actors. ther reinforced when Mohan Bhag- gy. Maybe the RSS has reached the

T
he controversial actions of Tamil Nadu Governor RN
ty and the Rashtriya continue and may lead to more dis- If one researches RSS ideological wat in Vigyan Bhawan in 2018 said, conclusion that, as Mr Bhagwat ad-
Ravi have highlighted once again the contentious ties Swayamsevak Sangh, the ruptive features. This should seri- documents, it is clear that Mr Bhag- “Hindutva is incomplete without mits in his interview, there is wider
between governors and Opposition state govern- years 2023 and 2024 are important ously worry all those who espouse wat is not saying anything new. The Muslims”. Even very recently, he acceptance of the RSS ideology and
ments. This has for long been a sticking point and was ex- not because these are major election and dream of a harmonious and second RSS chief, M S Golwalkar, said, “Why should Shivling be there is no point in shooting from
ploited mercilessly by earlier Congress governments at the years but because these are followed democratic India, those who take a wrote a long time ago that Muslims searched for in every mosque?” He the shadows. And in this pursuit
Centre which dismissed legitimately elected governments at by the RSS completing a hundred lot of pride in its diversity. are one of the three enemies of the was also seen meeting with a Mus- every arm of the Government has to
years in 2025. They would like to cel- Along with Mr Bhagwat, Vice country along with Christians and lim leader, Arshad Madni. And this play a decisive role.
the drop of a hat at the behest of governors. Former CBI and ebrate this with a sense of victory President Jagdeep Dhankhar has Communists. He has also written was happening when Muslims were It is no coincidence that the Vice
Intelligence Bureau officer Ravi's decision to omit three cru- and accomplishment. In 1925, when also raised a disturbing issue when that Hindus have been at war with allegedly being persecuted by the so- President has given clear hints that
cial paragraphs from the speech prepared by the State Gov- the RSS was founded by an ex-Con- he said that the basic structure of Muslims for more than a thousand called Hindutvavadis in the form of the BJP-dominated Parliament
ernment for his address to the Assembly amounted to over- gressman named Keshav Baliram the Constitution verdict by the should have supremacy, and the ju-
Hedgewar, it was not even noticed Supreme Court in the Kesavananda It seems that the RSS has realised that as its centenary diciary should not pose any hin-
stepping his role as the constitutional and titular head of the by top echelons of power in India. It Bharati case set a bad precedent, drance to the RSS cause. The attack
state. The Governor's remit is limited to reading out the started like any other organisation which does not augur well for demo- year is approaching, it is better to expose the full might on the basic structure is an attack on
speech prepared by the State Government, just as the Presi- but it had the appetite and immense cratic society. The Indian Constitu- of its ideology the basic ethos of the Constitution.
dent, in her customary address to the Budget session of Par- patience to wait — indefinitely — in tion is a dynamic document. The Let’s not live under any illusion. The
liament, reads out the report card of the Union Government the wilderness. Ultimately, its pa- writers, while drafting the Constitu- fact is that the RSS did not accept the
tience paid off, and now when it is tion, envisioned it as a living organ- years. Mr Golwalkar writes in ‘We mob lynching, their houses being Constitution when it was created.
prepared by the Government itself. Any deviation from the set to complete 100 years in 2025, it ism, not a dead document. That is or Our Nationhood Defined’, “Hin- bulldozed on minor pretexts, not be- Then Mr Golwalkar had said,
text will result in a constitutional crisis. Fortunately most has a very powerful Government at why it has empowered Parliament du nation ... is fighting on. Ever ing allowed to pray on Government- “While framing the Constitution
Presidents have adhered to the principle of non-interference the centre. It has successfully re- with amendment rights and created since that evil day, when Muslims sanctioned lands, calls being given our Self and Hinduness were forgot-
in affairs of state. Why then are governors so intent on stir- placed the grand old party, the Con- a judiciary not only to be independ- first landed in Hindustan, right upto for their economic boycott, the hijab ten. Due to the absence of this uni-
gress, in terms of hegemonic ideas ent of the executive and legislature the present moment the Hindu na- being made a huge issue, demand fying spirit, a Constitution has been
ring the pot in Opposition-ruled states? and also in governance. And there is but also entrusted it with the power tion has been gallantly fighting on to for banning halal meat, Muslim-run made which will bring about disin-
Earlier, career politicians were rarely appointed gover- only a remote possibility that the to interpret the Constitution as its shake off the despoilers. It is the for- eateries being removed in Gujarat, tegration ... we will have to accept a
nors, but nowadays the trend is to appoint those with blatant Congress could regain its old glory guardian, whose primary job is not tune of the war, the tide turns now people like Yati Narsinghanand call- unitary form of Government of one
political beliefs or former bureaucrats known to do the bid- soon. It is in this context that two only to protect the basic rights of the to this side, now to that, but the war ing for Muslims’ genocide, and Gov- country, one nation, and one state ...
ding of their political masters. Mr Ravi's gratuitous pro- disruptive statements emanating citizen from any encroachment goes on and has not been decided ernment agencies implementing with one legislature and one cabinet
from the RSS family should alarm from the executive and the legisla- yet.” Mr Golwalkar was confident rule of law against Muslims in an al- for the whole country.”
nouncements on Sanatan Dharma and his suggestion that those who believe in a democratic ture but also to keep it democratic. that the tide of history has turned legedly partisan manner. If one In the last few years has the coun-
Tamil Nadu be renamed Tamizhagam only made the DMK India. The Constitution provides a frame- and now Hindus will not lose this talks to Muslims then one gets a try not moved in that direction? The
Government see red. His decision to omit paragraphs in his Mohan Bhagwat is no ordinary work in which conflicts between the war. He writes, “Nor is there any sense that they feel they are being year 2025 is very important in this
address relating to the Dravidian model of development man. He is the chief of the RSS fam- communities are resolved in a fear of its being decided to our detri- treated as the ‘Other’ and no longer respect.
ily and technically within the fami- peaceful and democratic manner. It ment. The Race Spirit has been feel equal to Hindus as citizens.
prompted Chief Minister MK Stalin to move a resolution ly hierarchy he occupies a higher does not allow the majority commu- awakened. The lion was not dead, It appears that Mr Modi and Mr The writer is Editor, SatyaHindi.com,
against his action, making the Governor walk out in a huff. status than Prime Minister Naren- nity to subjugate the minority com- only sleeping. He is rousing himself Bhagwat were both busy creating a and author of Hindu Rashtra. He
The row did not end there, with the Governor issuing invi- dra Modi. Within the RSS family, Mr munity under any pretext. It prom- up again and the world has to see the smokescreen, behind which the tweets at @ashutosh83B
tations for a Pongal get-together at the Raj Bhavan where the
state was called Tamizhagam instead of Tamil Nadu. The
letterhead bore the Central Government's seal and not the
State Government's emblem.
The rift between the Governor and the DMK Government
has been long drawn out with Mr Ravi sitting on a dozen bills
Social justice and college education
however, in practice, in India, caste minority colleges which implement trenched caste hierarchy and caste last few years. And yet, these cells
cleared by the Assembly. He has not rejected them outright inequality remains a fact of life the reservation policy, a very large inequality. have not been very successful in ef-
but has simply refused to take any action on them. DMK Learning across different faiths) and the pa- number of teachers and students Then, there is the issue of dis- fectively addressing these issues af-
leaders shooting their mouths off against the Governor has triarchal foundation of an Indian (from upper castes) have a distinct, crimination against women. Gen- fecting (young) women in colleges.
only exacerbated matters. Relations between governors and Curve family. “natural” bias against Dalits and al- der disparity at all levels has been a The problem is that even as colleges
elected governments have been tense in Kerala, Tamil Nadu Let me illustrate. A large number most always talk about them as very visible issue in the recent hold seminars and workshops to en-
and Telangana. The ugly row between the Centre's repre- ! Vrijendra of colleges in Mumbai are “minori- somehow “intruding into our aca- decades on account of strong and courage women’s empowerment,
ty” colleges. These colleges are run demic spaces” and, of course, how vocal national and international they hesitate to question the struc-
sentatives and chief ministers does not bode well for democ- by private charitable trusts — many they take seats away from “merito- feminist movements. While in tures and practices which continue
racy.
A
few weeks ago, Shelja Sen, of them are financially aided by the rious” (upper caste) students. Staff Mumbai, most colleges already to privilege male entitlement. They
writer and co-founder of state Government — and 50% seats rooms too are often sharply divided have a large number of girl students rarely question as to why work in

Nobel endorsement Children First, wrote an ex-

cellent article on bringing social jus-
tice to schools and how “the trans-
in admission are reserved for stu-
dents from the designated minority;
in the remaining half, many other
between “reserved category” teach-
ers and others, on the same grounds.
It is not that colleges are against
and women teachers, in other
places, in recent years, institutional
attempts are being made to increase
the family and childcare continue to
be the prime (if not sole) responsi-
bility of women. Similarly, when

A
n endorsement from Nobel laureate Amartya Sen formative power of teachers” could quotas are applied. As a result, the reservations in principle. In minori- the representation of girls and they talk to young girls about sexu-
has no doubt boosted Trinamool Congress chief magically change children’s lives. It so-called open category seats are a al harassment, the focus often is on
Mamata Banerjee’s ambitions. Her reaction to Mr prompted me to reflect on how col- fraction of total seats. However, the In reality, the daily, routine, social inter-mixing of how the girls themselves are (and
Sen’s remark that she has the ability to be the country’s leges in Mumbai deal with concerns key feature of these minority-run should be) responsible for their own
Prime Minister is an eye-opener. Mr Sen’s advice is like an regarding social justice; what values colleges is a near absence of reser- students from different castes is seen as the core safety! How the girls should behave
do they impart to their students in vation for SC/ST students. Similar- and dress “properly”. And often,
order, Ms Banerjee averred, indicating that she was more this regard? After all, college educa- ly, these colleges are largely exempt
disturbing issue because it might threaten the teachers suggest that students
than ready for the role. However, before any such scenario tion plays an important part in shap- from reservation for SC/ST com- entrenched caste hierarchy and caste inequality should not get involved in sexual re-
can be envisaged, there has to be a measure of Opposition ing values among students because munities in their faculty. lationships in the first place! “Boys
unity. The Trinamool may do well in Bengal, but it is un- they are at the threshold of adult- Further, there are no systematic will be boys” continues to dominate
hood. Even as students bring in attempts, either at college level or by ty colleges, 50% seats are reserved women among students and the fac- the sexual dynamics and percep-
likely to win seats in other states. The only Opposition par- their own values to the classroom the university, to sensitise students for students from the minority com- ulty in higher educational institu- tions.
ty with a pan-India presence remains the Congress and it is that they have learnt in their fami- and teachers towards the dilemmas munity leading to (in some colleges) tions. In any case, colleges and oth- Beyond the gender binary, when it
highly improbable that the Grand Old Party will cede space lies, schools, neighbourhoods and so and complexity of caste discrimina- a wide disparity between minority er institutions are relatively less comes to trans students and/or stu-
to a regional outfit. Any Opposition formation will have to on, in my experience, they are also tion and caste privilege. As a result, and non-minority students. The hos- hostile to reservations for women to dents with gender fluidity, most col-
include the Congress, something the astute Nitish Kumar adult enough to be sensitive to and 75 years after Independence, Dr B R tility towards the recently intro- promote gender parity. lege teachers do not even have the
respond to different opinions and Ambedkar remains primarily a duced additional 10% EWS reserva- Further, to sensitise students and basic clarity about such students,
has realised. The overarching ambitions of regional perceptions on social issues. Dalit leader. Ambedkar Jayanti, on tion has been distinctly muted. On faculty towards the larger, en- their rights and dignity. In such a
satraps such as Ms Banerjee and Bharat Rashtra Samiti Let us look at how colleges re- Dec 6, largely remains an event of the contrary, many have hailed it as trenched discrimination against scenario, bringing social justice to
chief K Chandrasekhar Rao leader will remain just that. spond to two major, deep-rooted and Dalits, by Dalits, for Dalits. In fact, the “future way to go forward” in women and specifically to deal with colleges remains a difficult, largely,
They can pose a threat to the BJP in their states, but they persistent sources of inequality in often, a deep resentment surfaces place of caste-based reservations. It the rising cases of sexual harass- unfulfilled task.
Indian society: the social inequality every year among many upper caste makes one realise that in reality, the ment of (young) girls in colleges
will be unable to take on the might of the saffron jugger- built into the Hindu society through teachers during this time about how daily, routine, social inter-mixing of and universities, mandated by the Vrijendra taught in a Mumbai college
naut in parliamentary polls. Therefore the BJP’s assertion the caste system (In theory, other re- so many Dalits from faraway places students from different castes is UGC and the University of Mum- for more than 30 years, and has been
that there is no vacancy for the Prime Minister’s post rings ligions like Islam, Christianity and come to “our” Mumbai and make it seen as the core disturbing issue be- bai, a women’s development cell has associated with democratic rights
true despite the arrogance of the statement. Sikhism profess social equality; messy/dirty/whatever. Even in non- cause it might threaten the en- been set up in most colleges in the groups in the city
There has never been a greater need for Opposition unity
than now, but that will need a great deal of statesmanship.
Egos will have to be set aside and hard decisions taken for
It’s a strange world! LETTERS him. In fact, it would be far better if the PM
and ministers are flown directly by helicopter
the first women’s IPL this year and the
news of N Janani becoming the first
the greater good. The present Opposition set-up is riddled — Dada JP Vaswani TO THE EDITOR to their destinations to prevent traffic jams woman umpire in the Ranji Trophy
with contradictions and extreme wariness towards the and similar such security hassles. tournament is heartening, to say the
In the interest of democracy Peter Castellino least. Kudos to the BCCI for giving an

I
t is a strange world in progress.
Congress. The latter, despite Rahul Gandhi’s bid for unity which we live, a world Karma binds those who opportunity to a woman to umpire a
in the form of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, is unlikely to give up
its position as the principal Opposition party, notwith-
which is governed by
the law of karma. A son is
identify themselves with
their bodies (and the SIf seen,
hame on those who found a Hindu-Muslim
angle in the Haldwani encroachment case.
Threat to cemeteries Ranji game; this will further encourage
and motivate young girls to pick up this
standing its poor show at the hustings. A solution seems
unlikely in the near future.
born to a father. He feels
happy and rejoices. Little
does he realise that the
mind). Karma binds those
who are conditioned by
time and space. So many of
for the last several years, the feeling
of mistrust towards the Supreme Court and
the rest of the judicial system is increasing
IMumbai
t is distressing to learn of harassment of
Christian institutions by the civic authorities in
from time to time. Their demand for
beautiful game, as they will know that
there is a professional career even after
retiring from playing.
child has come to settle old us think: “I was born at among the general public. One reason for this land for road widening seems never-ending. Bal Govind
INDIA 75 YEARS AGO accounts. such and such a time and is that courts take different approaches to This time it is the St Peter’s cemetery at Bandra
FPJ Archives
JANUARY 17, 1948 Through karma, we at such and such a place. I similar cases. In such a situation, if distrust which is facing the threat of losing land which, Youth are frustrated
come into contact with am so many feet tall and arises in the public towards the courts or any apparently, is for slum development according
those with whom we have
karmic involvements. We
give them what we own
weigh so many pounds. I
am living in a palatial
mansion and am prosper-
comment comes against the Supreme Court
and its judges, instead of considering it as an
insult to the court or the judges, it should be
to reports (Jan 6). One wonders how
illegal/unauthorised slums were allowed to
proliferate with the BMC turning a blind eye?
W hile inaugurating the 26th National
Youth Festival 2023, PM Narendra Modi
rightly said that “yuva shakti” is the driving
them and receive what ous and have great influ- considered as a warning to improve the And how, for years together, were they not in a force of India’s journey. But the ground reality
they owe us. ence over the people.” judicial system and bring transparency. It is position to demolish the slums, but they could is that the talents of Indian youth are getting
Birth is never a matter of When we think along those also in the interest of democracy and to give a clear seven days’ notice to the Church for wasted and the PM remains a mute spectator.
accident. Karma deter- lines, we create a cage restore the dignity of the judges themselves. giving up their legitimate land? The peace- I am sorry to say that the PM may have a
mines the family in of time and space Divyansha Sharma, Ujjain loving community that we are, the authorities vision, but it has not translated into action.
which I am born. It is within our own seem to be taking advantage and trying to Indian youth are a frustrated lot and are
commonly be-
lieved that if I do
minds and stay
cooped up in it all
Improve PM’s security bulldoze their way through. This harassment
must stop.
cursing their fortunes. The situation is going
from bad to worse.
evil, I shall be pun-
ished for it. GUIDING LIGHT
our life. In reality,
we are not W ith reference to the news about a young
lad breaching the Prime Minister’s
Melville X D’Souza
Dear reader,
Arun Gupta

The law of
karma, however, is not
bound
time and space. It is we
by security cordon with a garland (Jan 13), the
PM should have non-scalable banners around
Women to the fore We are eager to know your opinions, comments and
suggestions. Write to editor.indore@fpj.co.in Using snail
punitive, but reformative.
It may appear that the law
of karma is punishing us
who have created time and
space: time and space have
not created us.
the route taken by him and only his security
should hand over garlands and bouquets to ItIndian
seems to be the year of many firsts for
women cricketers. We will have
mail? Send your letters to Free Press, Free Press House, 3/54,
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for certain misdeeds we Blessed is the person who MIKA’S MATRIX

might have committed in realises the Self. For him
the near or remote past. there is no suffering. To
The law of karma never him there are no problems.
punishes. It puts us in an He has the freedom which
environment which may belongs to the children of
afford us opportunities for God. For us, children of
self-growth. The law of time and space, there are
karma provides us with seemingly endless prob-
experiences meant to help lems. Man’s greatest prob-
us to grow into better and lem is himself — his own
nobler persons. Therefore, self.
SIKHS' APPEAL TO GANDHIJI let us accept the situation
in which we find ourselves Dada JP Vaswani is a
Break The Fast, Peace Assured and make the most of it by humanitarian, philosopher,
New Delhi, Jan. 16. A special Diwan attended by a large gathering was held today learning the lesson which educator, acclaimed writer,
under the auspices of Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee, Delhi. Sardar Harnam a particular experience powerful orator, messiah of
Singh and other Sikh leaders addressed the gathering, and stressed the necessity of has come to teach us. That ahimsa, and non-sectarian
keeping peace in the City of Delhi and the country generally. is the way of spiritual spiritual leader
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Airtel launches 5G
services in 5 UP cities
Exports decline 12.2% in December on global cools to 22-mth
Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the
launch of 5G services in Agra, Meerut,
Gorakhpur, Kanpur and Prayagraj in headwinds; trade deficit widens to $23.76 bn low of 4.95%
Uttar Pradesh. The services are already
live in Lucknow and Varanasi.
During Apr-Dec of this fiscal, India's overall exports rose 9% to $332.76 bn while imports increased 24.96% to $551.7 bn
TCS to provide solutions PTI / New Delhi winds we are facing," he said.
In the first nine months of the
cember 2022 include coffee,
cashew, leather goods, pharma,
to Scotwest Credit Union India's exports contracted 12.2 current fiscal, crude oil imports carpet and handicrafts. Petrole-
Information technology major Tata per cent to USD 34.48 billion in rose 45.62 per cent to USD 163.91 um products exports too con-
Consultancy Services Ltd today said it December 2022, mainly due to billion as against USD 112.56 bil- tracted about 27 per cent to USD
has signed UK-based Scotwest Credit global headwinds, and the trade lion in the year-ago period. 4.93 billion in December last year.
Union as a client to provide its predictive deficit widened to USD 23.76 bil- Similarly imports of coal, The secretary said that meas- PTI / New Delhi
analytics suite. TCS will deploy its lion during the same period, ac- coke and briquettes almost dou- ures like production-linked in-
artificial intelligence-driven analytics cording to official data released bled to USD 40.55 billion during centives for electronics sector is The wholesale price-based inflation
software for the purpose, the Mumbai- on Monday. April-December 2022-23 as helping to push exports. Exports declined to a 22-month low of 4.95
based company said in an exchange Imports in December 2022 also against USD 21.66 billion in the of electronic goods increased per cent in December 2022, mainly
filing. However, the IT services exporter declined 3.5 per cent to USD 58.24 same period previous fiscal. 51.56 per cent to USD 16.67 billion due to fall in prices of food articles,
did not disclose the amount of the deal. billion as against USD 60.33 bil- On the export front, engineer- during April-December 2022-23. especially vegetables, on easing sup-
lion in the year-ago period. In De- 332.76 billion while imports in- lion in April-December 2021. ing shipments declined about 12 Imports from Russia jumped ply side pressure and a higher base
NTPC arm, Tripura govt cember 2021, exports stood at
USD 39.27 billion and the trade
creased 24.96 per cent to USD
551.7 billion.
Commerce Secretary Sunil
Barthwal said that despite glob-
per cent in December to USD 9.08
billion while exports of gems
four-times to USD 32.88 billion
during the April-December 2022
of last year.
This is the seventh straight month
sign MoU for RE projects deficit was at USD 21.06 billion. The merchandise trade deficit al headwinds, "India's exports and jewellery in December fell period on account of the deci- of declining Wholesale Price Index
NTPC Ltd's subsidiary NTPC Renewable During April-December of for the April-December 2022 pe- have held its head high". 15.2 per cent to USD 2.54 billion. sion of the government to im- (WPI)-based inflation. It was 5.85 per
Energy Ltd has signed a memorandum of this fiscal, the country's overall riod was estimated at USD 218.94 “There are recessionary Other export sectors which port more crude oil, taking ad- cent in November 2022 and 14.27 per
understanding with the Tripura exports rose 9 per cent to USD billion as against USD 136.45 bil- trends globally. So lot of head- recorded negative growth in De- vantage of the lower price. cent in December 2021.
government to develop floating and Even though declining prices of
ground mounted based renewable vegetables and onions pulled down
energy projects in Tripura, the company
said in an exchange filing. The MoU
WEF SURVEY
‘Financial condition expected to inflation rate of food articles, wheat,
pulses and potato remained expen-
aims at developing large renewable
energy projects in Tripura and will help
the government achieve its clean energy
Global recession likely in 2023 be tighter due to Fed’s policy rates’ sive, along with protein-rich items
like milk and 'egg, meat and fish'.
Inflation in food articles during
commitments. December 2022 was (-)1.25 per cent.
India may benefit from diversification of supply chains Inflation in vegetables and onion
Spencer's Retail unveils PTI / Davos majority of the World Economic
Forum's Community of Chief
IANS / Chennai the pandemic years, which will
maintain fundamental pressure
was (-)35.95 per cent and (-)25.97 per
cent, respectively.
new format stores A global recession is likely in Economists expect to see geopo- Even as central banks are ex- on domestic interest rates. In non-food articles, oilseeds and
Spencer's Retail Ltd on Monday 2023, but pressures on food, ener- litical tensions continuing to pected to slow their pace of rate Thirdly, borrowing costs for minerals too recorded a decline in
announced opening a new format chain gy and inflation may be peaking, shape the global economy, and an- hikes in 2023, financial condi- the broader economy will con- inflation by 4.81 per cent and 2.93 per
'Spencer's Value Market' that targets the World Economic Forum said ticipate further monetary tight- tions are expected to remain tinue to rise, given the pending cent, respectively.
value-conscious consumers. Part of the on Monday in its Chief Econo- ening in the United States and tight, said CRISIL Ltd on Mon- transmission of the RBI's rate "The decline in the rate of infla-
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, the retailer will mists Outlook survey. Europe. day. In a report, the credit rating hikes. This is likely to have some tion in December 2022 is primarily
open the new stores in six South Indian At the same time, some Almost two-thirds of chief agency said the financial condi- impact on the growth prospects contributed by fall in prices of food
cities this month. economies in the South Asia re- economists believe a global reces- tions are expected to be tight due pressure on capital flows. of the Indian economy in the articles, mineral oils, crude petrole-
gion, including Bangladesh and sion is likely in 2023; of which 18 to the US Fed's policy rates at a That apart, the real repo rate next fiscal as well. um & natural gas, food products, tex-
L&T arm gets significant India, may bene?t from global
trends such as a diversi?cation of
per cent consider it extremely
likely - more than twice as many
decadal high in 2023 despite the
looming recession. S&P Global
will be on a rising trend, as in-
flation continues to moderate.
According to CRISIL, the
transmission of the RBI's rate
tiles and chemicals & chemical prod-
ucts," the commerce and industry
order to build office space manufacturing supply chains as in the previous survey con- expects the Fed policy rate to The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hikes is still in progress, leading ministry said in a statement.
The construction business of Larsen & away from China, the report said. ducted in September 2022. A third peak at 5-5.25 per cent in April- is expected to remain wary of to a steady rise in bank lending The last low level of WPI inflation
Tubro Ltd got a 'significant' order to The WEF said globally busi- of respondents consider a global June 2023, with rate cuts only to- easing its policy stance in its up- and deposit rates. Key bank was recorded in February 2021 at
build two towers with commercial office nesses are expected to cut costs recession to be unlikely this year. wards the end of the year. coming policy meeting, given lending rates reached close to 4.83 per cent. The deceleration in
space in Hyderabad, the company said significantly in response to eco- There is, however, a strong con- The US Fed's policy rate re- that core inflation remains the pre-pandemic five year aver- WPI comes in line with retail infla-
today in a press release. L&T classifies nomic headwinds, but chief econ- sensus that the prospects for maining higher than in the past sticky, CRISIL said. age in December. Credit growth tion data released last week, which
orders worth 10-25 bln rupees as omists are optimistic about infla- growth in 2023 are bleak, especial- decade will keep global financial Liquidity conditions will also moderated, albeit remaining at showed CPI inflation eased to 5.72
'significant'. The project, scheduled to be tion and strong balance sheets. A ly in Europe and the US. conditions tight and maintain not return to surplus as seen in a decadal high. per cent in December.
completed in 18 months, has a built-up
area of 57.44 sq ft for both the towers.

DroneAcharya Aerial Budget: LTCG Mkts decline as metal, financial MFs’ SIP collection jumps
expands ops in SE Asia tax likely to be
DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations
Limited, an Indian drone service provider
and DGCA - certified drone pilot training rationalised shares retreat amid FII outflows 31% to `1.5L crore in 2022
PTI / Mumbai cent. NTPC declined 1.16 per PTI / New Delhi search at Morningstar Invest-
organization, on Monday announced IANS / New Delhi cent and HDFC by 1.03 per cent. ment Adviser India, said.
that it is commencing operations in Benchmark equity indices Sen- Auto major Maruti Suzuki Contributions to mutual fund "As newer investors come to
Thailand, in association with the Asian The government may look at sex and Nifty gave up early gains also dropped after the company schemes through systematic in- the fore, the SIP numbers will
Institute of Technology (AIT). The rationalising long term capital gains to close lower on Monday due to announced an average 1.1 per vestment plans or SIPs remain continue to increase. While SIP
partnership will pave the way for the (LTCG) tax structure in the forthcoming selling in metal, oil and gas and cent hike in prices of its models unfazed from the market volatili- numbers will remain strong,
company into the Southeast Asian Union Budget for 2023-24. financial stocks as FII outflows from January 16. ty in 2022 with inflow growing to lump sum flows will be depend-
market. As of now, shares held for more than dampened the investor senti- On the other hand, Tech Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2022, a surge ent on market levels and volatili-
one year attract a 10 per cent LTCG tax. ment. Mahindra, HCL Technologies, of 31 per cent from a year earlier, ty, we have seen investors book
ISS India signs an MoU This tax was discontinued in 2005,
but was reintroduced in 2018 in the
The 30-share BSE Sensex de-
clined 168.21 points or 0.28 per row range with a negative bias.
Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultan-
cy Services and Power Grid
due to higher retail participation.
In comparison, an inflow of Rs
profits when markets run up and
re-allocate to equities when mar-
with SINE IIT Bombay Union Budget for that fiscal. cent to settle at 60,092.97 as 15 of Investors are taking a cautious were among the major winners. 1.14 lakh crore through the route kets are lower," he added.
ISS Facility Services India, a subsidiary of The Finance Ministry is learnt to be its constituents dropped. The stance as the global macroeco- Wipro ended over 1 per cent was registered in 2021 and Rs Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder and
the Denmark-based global facility looking at ensuring parity between barometer opened higher and nomic scenario remains bleak higher after announcing its De- 97,000 crore in 2020, data with the MD at LXME, said the trend of in-
management services and workplace similar asset classes by rationalising the touched a high of 60,586.77 in while FIIs continued to be sellers cember quarter earnings post Association of Mutual Funds in vesting through SIP will gain
experiences leader ISS Group and one of LTCG tax structure and even revising morning session. Later in the in domestic equities in the cur- trading hours on Friday. Wipro India (AMFI) showed. even more momentum in this
India’s leading integrated facilities the base year for computing inflation day, it fell 297.35 points or 0.49 per rent month, thus dampening the reported a better-than-expected Going ahead, SIP numbers are year in order to enable the finan-
management company on Monday adjusted capital gains, sources aware cent to 59,963.83. The broader market sentiment," said 2.8 per cent rise in consolidated expected to continue to remain cial inclusion of investments by
signed an MoU with IIT Bombay’s of developments said. NSE Nifty dipped 61.75 points or Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Eq- net profit for December 2022 strong in 2023 as investors are in- people beyond traditional instru-
Society for Innovation and Government may look at 0.34 per cent to end at 17,894.85 as uity Research (Retail), Kotak Se- quarter to Rs 3,053 crore and ex- creasingly appreciating the im- ments which will further con-
Entrepreneurship (SINE), an umbrella rationalising tax rates and also the 32 of its stocks dropped. curities Ltd. uded optimism about "strong" portance of regular investing tribute towards the increase in
organisation at IIT Bombay for fostering holding period for calculating LTCG in "The sluggish mood contin- From the Sensex pack, Axis bookings for the fourth quarter through the route, Kaustubh Be- the assets under management
entrepreneurship and nurturing tech the forthcoming budget, sources added. ued as markets moved in a nar- Bank fell the most by 2.26 per despite global headwinds. lapurkar, Director - Manager Re- (AUM).
start-ups.

5th Indian Aerosols Expo

2023 begins on Feb 20
NFRA issues draft guidelines for Goyal pitches for Securitisation soars 42% to Govt bond
startup database
The 5th edition of India Aerosols Expo -
India’s only trade show dedicated to the transparency reports by auditors in country `1.15L cr till Dec qtr this FY prices fall as
Aerosol spray industry – shall be held
from 20th to 21st Feb 2023 at Hall 2, IANS / New Delhi gestions on the contents of the PTI / New Delhi PTI / Mumbai curitised assets com- US yields and
Pragati Maidan, Delhi. Held every two
years, IAE is the only mainstream
platform in India showcasing products,
The National Financial Report-
ing Authority (NFRA) has pub-
ATR by February 16, 2023.
The information contained in
the ATR will be useful to in-
Commerce and Industry Minister
Piyush Goyal on Monday called for
Driven by a 20 per
cent rise in the num-
pared to 3 per cent in
FY22, but the share of
property-backed loans
crude rise
technologies and machinery related to lished draft requirements regard- vestors, audit committees, inde- making a strong database of all ber of originators to declined to 38 per cent
aerosol end-products as well as ing preparation and publication pendent directors and public at startups in the country as it would 120, securitisation vol- from 43 per cent in
intermediates. of annual transparency report large. The ATR requirements are belp both public and private sectors. ume jumped 42 per cent to over Rs FY22.
(ATR) by auditor and audit firms. proposed to be implemented in a He said the database can help the 1.15 lakh crore in the first three According to Krishnan Sitara-
Cressanda bags order In accordance with Rule 8(2) of
the NFRA Rule 2018, NFRA in-
gradual manner for entities start-
ing with statutory auditors of top
government in its procurement of
goods and services. Goyal added
quarters of the current fiscal, a
report said on Monday.
man, a senior director and
deputy chief ratings officer at the
for in-coach advertising tends prescribing publication of 1,000 listed companies (by market that there must be a number of Led by small finance banks, se- agency, the securitisation market INFORMIST / Mumbai
Cressanda Solutions Ltd – leading ATR containing certain critical capitalisation) with effect from startups having different levels of curitisation activity became is continuing to regain its mojo
company providing IT solutions, digital information about the auditor's the financial year ending on success and are not there in any broad-based and the number of post-pandemic, propped up by a Government bond prices ended
media and IT enabled services has operational activities, manage- March, 31 2023. The ATR has to be database. "Can we have a robust originators rose to 120 from 100 resurgence in microfinance and lower on Monday, tracking a rise
bagged prestigious order for in-coach ment, governance and ownership published within three months database of all startups in the last year. This has the overall vol- increasing preference among in- in US Treasury yields and crude
digital advertising in the Kolkata Metro structures, and policies and pro- from the end of each financial country...Let's go for a database ume growth crossing 42 per cent vestors for vehicle loans. Addi- oil prices, dealers said. Some
for a period of 5 years. The contract is cedures necessary to deliver year. ...and make that available for all," to Rs 1.15 lakh crore in the first tionally, personal and business traders trimmed their holdings
renewable for an additional 5 years. high-quality audits. "The ATR requirements are he said. nine months of the current fiscal, loans seem to be gaining greater on caution ahead of Union Budg-
The move is aimed at enhanc- proposed to be implemented in a The minister also sought views of according to the data tabulated by acceptance, bringing diversity to et on Feb 1, they said.
Bharat Agri builds a ing the transparency about man-
agement and governance of audit
gradual manner for PIEs (Public
Interest Entities) starting with
the startup community in further
reducing compliance burden, and
Crisil. Growth in the non-mort-
gage space was led by commer-
the bouquet of asset classes being
securitised.
On Monday, the 10-year bench-
mark 7.26%, 2032 bond ended at
big turnaround story firms and their internal policy statutory auditors of top 1,000 simplification of processes to cial vehicle (31 per cent) and mi- Direct assignment transac- 99.53 rupees, or 7.33% yield,
Bharat Agri Fert & Realty Ltd is building a big framework to ensure high quality listed companies (by market cap- promote ease of doing business in crofinance (14 per cent) loans. Un- tions accounted for 60 per cent of against 99.72 rupees, or 7.30%
turnaround story. The decision of the company audits and preventing conflict of italisation) with effect from the fi- the country. "I am sure there are secured loans, including personal the quantum led by mortgage and yield on Friday.
to move the fertilizer unit at Thane to Wada in interest by maintaining inde- nancial year ending on 31 March many more areas where we can and business loans, also contin- gold loan pools. Correspondingly, The US Treasury yields rose
Palghar and use the land in Thane on a pendence. NFRA has also decided 2023," the regulator said in a re- reduce the burden of processes for ued to draw investors' attention, the share of pass-through certifi- on Friday as investors assessed
commercial basis has proved beneficial. The to seek public comment and sug- lease. all of you," he said. comprising 7 per cent of the se- cates (PTCs) was at 40 per cent. the market's eager bets that the
company has completed the project of 356 flats US Federal Reserve will opt for
in the first phase at Thane and has increased its REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS SENTIMENT SURVEY interest rates cuts later this year.
bottom line by 75 crore. US CPI inflation fell to 6.5% year-

IndiGo to start
Jaipur-Jodhpur flight
58% builders expect housing prices to rise further in 2023 on-year from 7.1% in November,
in line with market expectations.
The yield on the benchmark 10-
year US Treasury yield rose 6 ba-
No-frills airline IndiGo on Monday PTI / New Delhi opers from various parts of the coun- about purchasing homes, despite ris- severe affect. sis points to 3.49% against Thurs-
announced the launch of flight service try participated in the joint survey ing interest rates," Colliers India CREDAI President Harsh Vard- day's close. A rise in US Treasury
between Jaipur and Jodhpur from Around 58 per cent of developers ex- conducted during the last two CEO Ramesh Nair said. han Patodia said, "The previous year yields narrows the interest rate
February 2. "The flight will operate four pect housing prices to increase this months. Real estate developers too are fo- provided the much-needed impetus differential between the safe-
days a week, on Monday, Tuesday, year because of rise in input costs, "An overwhelming 58 per cent of cusing on launching projects that are and led to record-breaking sales in haven asset and emerging mar-
Thursday and Friday. This flight will while 32 per cent builders feel it will the developers feel that housing aligned as per the needs of the home- the last decade." ket debt, making the latter less
reduce the journey of 4-6 hours by road remain stable, according to a survey. prices are likely to rise in 2023 amidst buyers, Nair said, adding that More than 70 per cent of the re- appealing to foreign investors.
to just one hour. The flights are now According to the 'Real Estate De- volatile input costs, economic uncer- builders are also focusing on com- spondents believe the demand for US financial markets were shut
open for booking," it said in a release. velopers Sentiment Survey', by Real- tainties and sustained inflation pleting their pending projects and home ownership to either increase today to mark Martin Luther
tors apex body CREDAI, real estate rates," the report said. However, the The survey report also showed that bringing in demand-led supply. or remain stable in 2023. King day. Meanwhile, crude oil
Go First offers discounted consultant Colliers India and proper-
ty research firm Liases Foras, 43 per
survey revealed that about 32 per
cent of the developers believe that
43 per cent of developers saw a 10-20
per cent rise in project costs in 2022
The survey findings showed that
almost half (46 per cent) of the devel-
"With such sentiment, most of the
developers in the community (87 per
prices rose on Friday, reaching
the biggest weekly gains since
fares for 1 million seats cent of developers expect residential the prices will remain stable in 2023. amidst rising input costs. As per the opers believe that a probable reces- cent) are looking to expand their of- October, as the dollar index fell to
Go First on Monday said it is offering as demand to remain stable in 2023, Housing prices have been on the survey, the developers want 'ease of sion will have a moderate impact on ferings and the year is likely to see a a seven-month low. Growing de-
many as 1 million seats at discounted while 31 per cent feel the demand rise over the last few quarters, led by doing business' from the govern- their business. surge in new launches equal to the mand from the largest oil im-
fares for travel period from February 4 to would increase up to 25 per cent. robust housing demand as well as ment. As much as 31 per cent expect mi- current supply under construction," porter China also contributed to
September 30. —Agencies As many as 341 real estate devel- rise in input costs, the report said. "Homebuyers remain enthused nor impact, while 15 per cent believe Patodia said. the rise in oil prices.
 MONEY BHOPAL I TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023

BIZ BULLETIN
Phoenix Mills arm Maruti Suzuki transports record Taxpayers' expectations
acquires Janus Logistics
The Phoenix Mills Ltd's wholly-owned
from Budget 2023
subsidiary Phoenix Logistics and
Industrial Parks Pvt Ltd has completed
the acquisition Janus Logistics Industrial
Parks Pvt Ltd for 260.3 mln rupees, the
3.2L units via railways in 2022
PTI / New Delhi
T
BY TEJI MANDI

he budget season is back!

As days pass, the noise of
company said in an exchange filing.
Consequently, Janus Logistics has Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it trans-
Hikes prices by around taxpayers’ expectations is
getting louder. So, what exactly
become a step-down subsidiary of the
company. Janus Logistics owns and
ported over 3.2 lakh vehicles using Indian rail-
ways last year, its highest-ever dispatch in a
1% across models are taxpayers expecting from
Budget 2023?
holds a freehold land parcel calendar year. INFORMIST / Mumbai that individuals inculcate the
admeasuring around 33 acres in The company had obtained a Automobile
What’s Happening? habit of saving.
Harayana. Freight Train Operator (AFTO) licence in Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Monday hiked The budget season is back with Different Section for Children's
2013 allowing it to fabricate and operate high- prices across all its models because of cost a bang! On 1st February 2023, Education Deduction
JSW Ispat Products Q3 net speed, high-capacity auto-wagon rakes on the
Indian Railways network.
pressures, driven by inflation and regulato-
ry requirements. An estimated weighted av-
the Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman, will present the
Educating a child is no longer af-
fordable. Parents put a lot of ef-
loss widens to `97.98 cr In the last ten years, the automaker has over 50 million litres of fuel during the year, erage of cost increase is around 1.1% across Union Budget. As days pass by, fort into securing a good educa-
JSW Ispat Special Products Limited seen a five-fold increase in railway dispatches which contributes to enhancing the energy models, the carmaker said in an exchange the noise of taxpayers’ expecta- tion for their children. Currently,
(JISPL) on Monday said its consolidated in terms of volumes. Share of railways in out- security of the country, he added. filing. tions is getting louder. the deduction on child education
net loss widened to Rs 97.98 crore in bound logistics has increased from 5 per cent "Going forward, we aim to further increase This is the second price increase by In- is allowed under section 80C.
the December quarter. The company had in 2013 to 17 per cent in 2022. these numbers. For this, we are setting up ded- dia's largest passenger carmaker in the cur-
Expectations of Taxpayers But, a child’s education is as im-
posted a Rs 27.12 crore net loss in the "Our strategy to increase the use of rail icated railway sidings at our facilities in rent financial year. In April, it hiked prices From Budget 2023 portant as getting insurance or
year-ago period, according to a mode in outbound logistics has resulted in Haryana (Manesar) and Gujarat," Takeuchi by an average of 1.3% across models, which Income Tax Exemption investing. So, according to Eco-
statement. dispatching a record 3.2 lakh vehicles using said. was fully absorbed in the second quarter. The last two years have been nomic Times, experts say that
railways in CY2022," Maruti Suzuki India Maruti Suzuki India Executive Officer Cor- On Dec 2, the New-Delhi-headquartered difficult for salaried individuals the government could consider
Lighthouse raises `155.4 cr Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi
said in a statement.
porate Affairs Rahul Bharti said the company
currently utilises the railways to transport to
firm had said it has become imperative to
pass on costs through price increases de-
as they had to deal with infla-
tion, high-interest rates, in-
introducing a separate section
under Chapter VIA to allow a de-
for investing in startups This has resulted in offsetting around 1,800 18 terminals like Mumbai, Guwahati and spite taking maximum effort to reduce cost creased cost of living, layoffs duction for education expenses.
Singapore-based investment firm MT of CO2 emissions in addition to saving Mundra Port. and partially offset the increase. and pay cuts. You would agree Exemption Limit of
Lighthouse Canton on Monday that many things have changed Health Insurance
announced the first close of its venture except for the tax slabs. After the pandemic, people have
debt fund, a Category - II AIF, at Rs
155.4 crore, which it will deploy in
Indian startups. The total aimed corpus
CIL set to increase
production to meet
Bank of Maharashtra Oct-Dec net As the cost of living has been
increasing, according to Eco-
nomic Times, experts believe
understood the importance of
opting for health insurance, as
medical procedures today are ex-

profit more than doubles to `775 cr

of Category - II AIF is Rs 550 crore with the exemption limits should be pensive, and so are the insurance
a greenshoe option of Rs 550 crore. reviewed and increased from Rs premiums. Currently, the deduc-
peak demand in Apr 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. tions for health insurance premi-
Alpha Alternatives Fund PTI / New Delhi the third quarter of the previous
Higher 80C and 80TTA Limits
In the Pre-Budget Memorandum
um falls under 80D with a limit
of Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000. Accord-
Advisors seeks MF licence fiscal. The bank's total income in- 2023, the Institute of Chartered ing to Economic Times, the gov-
Alternative asset management platform State-owned Bank of Maharash- creased to Rs 4,770 crore in the Accountants of India (ICAI) sug- ernment should consider in-
Alpha Alternatives Fund Advisors LLP has tra (BoM) on Monday reported latest December quarter from Rs gested that the deduction limit of creasing the deduction limit
become the latest entity to approach more than two-fold jump in its 3,893 crore in the year-ago period. Rs 1.5 lakhs under section 80D from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
Sebi for a MF licence. It has joined the profit at Rs 775 crore in the quar- On the asset quality front, the could be renewed to 2.5 lakhs in Deduction on Electric Vehicle
list of seven entities, which are awaiting INFORMIST / Kolkata ter ended December 2022 due to bank recorded an improvement the upcoming budget. This will Purchase
the capital markets regulator's approval increase in net interest income with gross NPAs (Non-Perform- provide savings opportunities to Individuals these days have
to enter the segment. Anticipating a surge in demand and improved asset quality. against Rs 1,162 crore in the same ing Assets) declining to 2.94 per the taxpayers. started becoming environment
for coal in the coming summer, The bank had posted a net prof- quarter a year ago. He said the cent, as compared to 4.73 per cent Similarly, the deduction under and pocket conscious and hence
M&M aims to deliver 20K Coal India Ltd is readying itself
to increase production by expos-
it of Rs 325 crore in the same
quarter a year ago. Speaking
bank aims to protect the profit
growth in the current quarter
at the end of third quarter of pre-
vious fiscal.
section 80TTA has been static at
Rs 10,000 since 2012-13. Accord-
are opting for EV vehicles. A de-
duction is allowed on interest
e-SUV XUV400 in first yr ing more coal seams which can about quarterly number, BoM and also maintain the NIM at the Meanwhile, BoM on Monday ing to the Economic Times, the paid on loans while purchasing
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday be mined easily as the need be. managing director A S Rajeev current level of 3.6 per cent. said it proposes to raise up to Rs limit should be increased to EV vehicles under section
said it aims to deliver 20,000 units of its "The power ministry is esti- said the net profit surged by a Net Interest Income (NII) of 1,000 crore from QIP in the Janu- 50,000 and include FD interest so 80EEB.
electric SUV XUV400, which has been mating peak demand to increase 138.76 per cent and operating the bank grew by 29.65 per cent ary-March quarter to meet mini-
Teji Mandi (TM Investment Technologies Pvt Ltd) is a SEBI registered Research
launched at an introductory price by 9% on the year in April which profit has shown a growth of on a year-on-year basis to Rs 1,980 mum public shareholding Analyst (RA). Information in this article should not be construed as
starting at Rs 15.99 lakh, in the first year requires us to be ready to meet 35.94 per cent to Rs 1,580 crore as crore as against Rs 1,527 crore in norms of market regulator Sebi. investment advice. Please visit www.tejimandi.com to know more.
of hitting the market. their demand from us," a Coal In-
dia official told Informist. "We
Swiggy rolls out
ambulance service
are thus keeping the seams ready
for extraction as the need be."
The world's largest coal miner
Federal Bank Q3 net Corporate majors from Triton EV to
acquire AMW's
Swiggy on Monday announced the
rollout of an ambulance service for its
active delivery executives and their
excavated 1,154.2 mln cu mtr of
topsoil during Apr-Dec, 19.2%
more than last year. This excava-
rises 54% to `804 cr Australia and Singapore Bhuj plant
dependents in the case of emergencies.
Delivery executives can reach out on a
toll-free number or simply tap the SOS
tion helped the company to com-
plete the ministry mandated tar-
get of readying itself for increas-
PTI / New Delhi

Private lender Federal Bank on

Federal Bank will look forward
to utilising its distribution net-
work without playing the pricing
to invest `24,560 cr in UP for `210 crore
PTI / New Delhi
button without leaving the partner app ing production three months be- Monday reported a 54 per cent game as it is aware of the "elas- RASHMI SHARMA / Lucknow and remaining nine would com-
in the case of an emergency. fore the deadline ends. jump in its December quarter net ticity" on this front that exists, plete the process in coming days. Electric vehicle maker Triton EV is in
profit at Rs 804 crore compared to Srinivasan said. Major global conglomerates from According to the officials the re- the process to acquire debt-ridden
the year-ago period. He said the NIMs will be over Australia and Singapore plan to maining nine MoUs would be AMW Motors' manufacturing plant

RIL suspends gas auction The private sector lender's net

interest income rose 27 per cent
to Rs 1,957 crore, helped by 19.1
3.30 per cent going forward, and
the bank is on its way to deliver-
ing the 17-18 per cent credit
invest Rs 24,560 crore in the data
centre, logistic parks and food
processing sector in Uttar
signed before the GIS.
The officials of Industrial De-
velopment Department of UP in-
in Bhuj for Rs 210 crore, according
to sources.
The source told PTI on the

after change in mktg rules per cent growth in advances and

a 0.22 per cent expansion in the
net interest margin to 3.49 per
cent. Other income came at Rs
growth that it had guided to-
wards for FY23. It is very much
possible to continue with the
trend of increasing the market
Pradesh. The Yogi government
signed memorandum of under-
standing (MoU) with six big com-
panies of these two countries in
formed that of these six compa-
nies Star Consortium Private
Limited would invest Rs 1,000
crore each in the Data Centre and
sidelines of the Auto Expo 2023 that
the National Company Law Tribunal,
Ahmedabad bench has approved a
resolution plan submitted by Triton
PTI / New Delhi Petroleum and Natural Gas pub- 534 crore, as against Rs 484 crore, share for the bank, Srinivasan this regard. This investment is Logistic Services. This invest- Electric Vehicle LLC last month.
lished new rules for the sale and re- which included the core fee in- said. likely to generate around 19,500 ment is likely to generate 2,000 "Triton Electric Vehicle LLC has
Reliance Industries Ltd and its part- sale of gas produced from discover- come being flat at Rs 534 crore Its share in the overall ad- employment opportunities in UP. employment opportunities. emerged as the successful bidder for
ner bp plc on Monday suspended a ies in deep sea, ultra-deep water and a Rs 9 crore loss on the treas- vances now stands at 1.26 per A delegation of UP govern- Global State Capital has signed plant and machinery, land and
planned auction for the sale of nat- and high pressure-high tempera- ury side from a profit of Rs 72 cent. The overall provisions de- ment led by the water resources MoU for investment of Rs 8,260 building etc of AMW Motors for Rs
ural gas from their eastern offshore ture areas with marketing and pric- crore in the year-ago period. clined to Rs 198.69 crore for the re- minister Swatantra Deo Singh crore and provide jobs to 500 peo- 210 crore. The resolution plan has
KG-D6 block after the government ing freedom. The bank's total income in- porting quarter as against Rs and Energy Minister AK Shar- ple. Sign Fuel & Group Compa- been approved by NCLT,
altered marketing rules to cap mar- It required bidders to state up- creased to Rs 4,967 crore in the 213.98 crore in the year-ago peri- ma was sent to Australia and Sin- nies has agreed to invest Rs 2,000 Ahmedabad bench on December
gins. In a notice, Reliance and its front if they were purchasing the December quarter from Rs 3,927 od. gapore to invite investors for the crore in the EMS for Smart De- 21, 2022," the source said.
partner BP Exploration (Alpha) Ltd gas through the auction for 'own crore in the year-ago period. The gross non-performing as- Global Investors Summit (GIS) vice and IOT products sector. The When contacted, Triton EV
(BPEAL) said the auction has been use as end consumers (including Federal Bank managing direc- sets ratio declined to 2.43 per cent scheduled in Lucknow next Universal Success Private Limit- founder and managing director
suspended indefinitely. for use of their group entities) or as tor and chief executive Shyam from 3.06 per cent in the year-ago month. During the visit the dele- ed of Singapore has signed MoU Himanshu Patel confirmed the
E-bidding for the sale of 6 million a trader." While end consumers Srinivasan told reporters that the period. gation had business meetings for investment of Rs 5,100 crore development.
standard cubic meters per day of were allowed to resale any uncon- bank did not struggle for deposits At Rs 181 crore, nearly half of with the corporate houses of in Data Centre and Logistic Park "We are working on completing
gas was originally planned for Jan- sumed gas, traders participating in unlike its peers and was able to the fresh slippages of Rs 398 these countries and 15 compa- that would create 8,500 jobs. Sim- the regulatory process and
uary 18 but was later pushed back the auction were allowed to resell notch a 15 per cent growth in the crore came from retail assets, nies gave investment proposals ilarly, the Marble Rocks VCC has approvals. We will try to make the
first to January 19 and then to Jan- subject to a maximum trading mar- number. which Srinivasan said is due to worth Rs 26,380 crore. So far six signed MoU for investment of Rs plant operational at the earliest
uary 24. gin of Rs 200 per thousand cubic The 'war for deposits' is likely non-payment in restructured ad- of these companies have signed 6,600 crore in the Agro Process- possible time frame after all
On January 13, the Ministry of meters. to continue in the system, and vances and "not alarming". MoU with the UP Government ing cluster. approvals are in place," Patel said.

Paytm Payments Bank gets 91 technology companies lay off Tata Motors, Kia, Hyundai
RBI nod to operate Bharat over 24K employees in January expect sales momentum
Bill Payment System services to continue in 2023
PTI / New Delhi under the Payment
IANS / New Delhi
ShareChat lays PTI / Greater Noida ing Director - Passenger Vehicle

Paytm Payments
and Settlement Sys-
tems Act, 2007. As an
The year 2023 began on a bad
note for tech workers globally off 20% of its Tata Motors, Kia India and
and Electric Vehicles Shailesh
Chandra told PTI in an interac-
Bank on Monday said
it has received final
entity under Bharat
Bill Payment System
and 91 companies have laid off
more than 24,000 tech employees workforce Hyundai are expecting sales mo-
mentum to continue this year as
tion. When asked if the sales
growth would be in single or dou-
approval from the Re- (BBPS), PPBL has got in the first 15 days this month, Homegrown social media company well after witnessing robust ble digits, he said: "Double digit
serve Bank of India to the final authoriza- signalling worse days ahead. ShareChat (Mohalla Tech Pvt Ltd) growth in dispatches to dealers penetration is what we are look-
operate as a Bharat tion to conduct bill About 24,151 tech workers lost has laid off 20 per cent of its in the last year while pressure re- ing at." On electric vehicle
Bill Payment Operating Unit payment and aggregation business their jobs, dominated by compa- ber last year, over 17,000 tech em- workforce due to uncertain market mains of a high base effect, infla- sales, which touched close to
(BBPOU). as a BBPOU," the company said in a nies like Amazon, Salesforce, ployees were shown the door. conditions. tion and higher interest costs. 43,000 units last year, he noted
Under Bharat Bill Payment Sys- statement. Coinbase and others, according According to the website Backed by Twitter, Google, Snap and Tata Motors, which crossed that it is bound to increase with
tem (BBPS), a BBPOU is allowed to Under RBI's guidance, PPBL will to layoff tracking website Lay- which has been tracking job loss- Tiger Global, ShareChat has about five lakh cumulative wholesale new products expected to hit the
facilitate bill payment services of display all agent institutions on- offs.fyi.Crypto lending exchange es since the start of the pandem- 2,300 employees, and the layoff mark in 2022, is hopeful of robust market.
electricity, phone, DTH, water, gas board on its website. Crypto.com last week announced ic, 153,110 workers were let go in will impact about 500 people at the performance this year on the "Absolutely, it has to. If we are
insurance, loan repayments, "Our vision is to drive financial that the company will reduce its 2022, led by companies like Meta, company, according to reports. "We back of new launches as well as adding a new product completely
FASTag recharge, education fees, inclusion by offering users greater global workforce by approxi- Twitter, Oracle, Nvidia, Snap, are taking a very difficult decision better traction for its internal it should. That is the intention,"
credit card bill and municipal tax- access to digital services. With this mately 20 per cent amid ongoing Uber, Spotify, Intel and Sales- today to part ways with around 20 combustion engine models, elec- he noted when asked if the com-
es. approval, we will further increase economic headwinds and unfore- force, among others. per cent of our talented FTEs to tric vehicles and CNG trims. pany expects an increase in EV
BBPS is owned by the National the adoption of digital payments by seeable industry events. In India, Meanwhile, quick-grocery de- ensure the financial health and "It (sales growth) will be steep, sales.
Payments Corporation of India. merchant billers and enable them companies like Ola (which fired livery provider Dunzo has laid longevity of our company in the hopefully, it will not be as steep as Tata Motors' passenger vehicle
So far, Paytm Payments Bank Ltd with secure, fast and convenient 200 employees), voice automated off 3 per cent of its workforce current uncertain macroeconomic it was because the denominator sales outpaced industry growth
(PPBL) has been undertaking this transactions. Through the Paytm startup Skit.ai, dominated the amid cost-cutting measures, the environment," said Ankush Sachdeva used to be lower, now it is becom- last year to cross the five lakh
activity under in-principle authori- app, users can make convenient headlines in January.In Decem- platform confirmed on Monday. in a note to the employees. ing higher," Tata Motors Manag- units mark.
sation from RBI. payments for their bills and benefit
"PPBL has got the final approval from automatic payment and re- NATIONAL STARTUP DAY
from RBI to operate as Bharat Bill minder services," a Paytm Pay-
Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) ments Bank spokesperson said.
Startups need to reserve cash, listen to customers to stay afloat
IANS / New Delhi winter and macroeconomic uncertain- Founder and CEO of trading platform Startup Week, from January 10 to 16.
ty. FYERS, this year is special as India has According to Malik, startups must hear
As Indian startups face turbulence in "Investing in R&D can be one of the emerged to be the third largest startup back from their customers.
the global funding winter, experts on finest ways to actually tackle disrup- ecosystem in the world. "While the past "The more you hear from your cus-
Monday said they need to reserve cash, tion. Make sure that as a business, you year was turbulent with IPOs of sever- tomers, the more you will be able to un-
create a long-term goal and adopt a cul- keep some of your profits or your bal- al well-known startups not doing too derstand their changing needs. And the
ture of customer feedback to survive in ance sheet reserves for investing into well, the ongoing funding winter and re- more your product becomes dynamic
2023. R&D to actually learn more," Dr Ritesh lated layoffs, in the long run, all this will and you constantly change that product
On the occasion of the 'National Malik, Director, Alliance for Digital In- be a blip on the radar," he said. to the whims and fantasies of the cus-
Startup Day', envisioned by Prime Min- dia Foundation, or ADIF, told IANS. That said, this will help the ecosys- tomer," he noted.
ister Narendra Modi last year, industry "If you feel that there is a platform tem to mature and hopefully we will see Ravish Naresh, CEO and Co-
experts said that the founders must con- like Instagram where the go-to-market startups achieve a better balance be- tional Startup Day on January 16 every founder of Khatabook, said that there is
tinuously monitor the trends which are strategy is more efficient, start learning tween scale and profitability in 2023, year. The Department for Promotion of a stronger acknowledgment of Indian
happening in the world. Instagram and start promoting your Khoday noted. While interacting with Industry and Internal Trade and the startups' role in solving core problems
Indian startups fired more than products there," he added. over 150 startups, PM Modi last year an- Ministry of Commerce and Industry of emerging economies to bridge the so-
18,000 employees in 2022 amid a funding According to Tejas Khoday, Co- nounced the commemoration of Na- marked an entire week as National cio-economic gaps.
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STOCK MARKET BHOPAL JANUARY 17 2023
GROUP A Hind.Oil Exp 136.5, 136.6, 133.3, 133.55 Saregama (i) 360.3, 360.95, 356.85, 358.6 Amalgamated 29.2, 31.2, 29.2, 30.2 Brandbuckt 33.5, 33.5, 33.5, 33.5 M
3m India Ltd 22479.8, 22639.5, 22409.15, Hind.Petro 251.25, 251.55, 246.45, 247.25 Sbicard 786.05, 792, 771.2, 774.6 Amarjothi Sp 177, 187.9, 177, 178.4 Brawn Bio 18.9, 18.9, 18.35, 18.35 M
22526.9 Hindalco 488.6, 492.6, 481.3, 482.95 Sbilife 1322.65, 1322.65, 1296.9, 1300.65 Amarsec 27.2, 27.2, 27.2, 27.2 Bridge Secur 8.75, 8.75, 8.45, 8.75 m M
Aarti Drugs 445.1, 451.35, 445.1, 447.05 Hindus.Zi 351.9, 353.05, 340.7, 344 Sbisensex 643, 647.03, 641.01, 643.01 Ambarpil 498, 498.5, 465.05, 468.45 Bright Bros. 169.3, 172.55, 164.7, 169.6 m M P
Aarti Indust 584.9, 586.55, 569.4, 570.25 Hleglas 632.5, 637.45, 630.3, 632.7 Schaeffler 2680, 2734, 2680, 2715.1 Ambica Agar. 25.9, 25.9, 25.1, 25.15 Brijlaxmi Le 4, 4.1, 3.75, 4.1 M
Aavas 1857.7, 1876.2, 1822.95, 1866.35 Homefirst 733.05, 740.05, 730.7, 737.95 Schneider 199.85, 209.9, 199.25, 201.3 Ambika Cotto 1587.15, 1590.45, 1555.75, Brnl 39, 39, 37, 37.35 M
Abb Ltd. 2896.35, 2914.85, 2864.7, 2871.7 Honeywell 39746, 39783, 39397.45, Sensexbees 667, 671.98, 660.01, 662.59 1558.3 Bronze Infra 1.35, 1.35, 1.24, 1.3 K M
Abbott (i) 22212.1, 22341.55, 21957.4, 39400.25 Sequent 85.3, 88.95, 85.3, 87.35 Ambition 5.01, 5.65, 5.01, 5.06 Brooks Labs 97, 103, 97, 97.9 M
22041 Hscl 95.15, 95.8, 93.7, 94.05 Setfbse100 195, 195.68, 194, 194 Ambitious Pl 4.35, 4.79, 4.35, 4.79 Bse Infra 5.03, 5.04, 4.9, 5.04 M m m
Abcapital 149, 150.4, 147.2, 147.65 Hudco 50.55, 52.6, 50.55, 51.35 Setfsn50 510.75, 510.75, 507, 507.75 Amboagri 37.5, 37.95, 36.7, 37.05 Bsl Ltd. 186, 186, 181.05, 183.05 m M m
Abfrl 269, 270.65, 266.9, 268.15 Ibul Hsg Fin 139.5, 141.5, 137.4, 140.95 Sfl 1274.95, 1274.95, 1233, 1240.7 Amco India L 67.35, 71.4, 67.35, 68.5 Bslgoldetf 51.19, 51.59, 50.95, 51.25 mm m M M m
Abslamc 455.2, 461.95, 455, 457.4 Icici Bank 876.1, 877.6, 861.75, 865.55 Shardacrop 472.4, 488, 471.35, 482.45 Amd Indus 58.95, 60.55, 57.9, 59.8 Bslnifty 20.33, 20.5, 20, 20.13 m M m m m
Acc Ltd 2366.35, 2378.75, 2353.4, 2360.05 Icici500 25.6, 26.05, 25.51, 25.65 Shilpa Medic 271.5, 275, 271, 271.65 Amerise 0.84, 0.94, 0.84, 0.91 Burnpur 5.3, 5.46, 5.3, 5.39 M M
Action Const 322.55, 322.55, 314.55, 316.45 Icicib22 57.43, 57.65, 57.24, 57.43 Shipp.Corpn 143.65, 146.35, 142.2, 143.55 Amforge Ind. 6.05, 6.05, 5.5, 5.88 Byke Hosp 45.4, 46.1, 44.3, 44.55 m M m M
Adani Enter 3722, 3739, 3598.65, 3619 Icicigi 1256.05, 1271.3, 1245.5, 1250.35 Shopper Stop 692.5, 693.3, 677.5, 678.95 Amines&plast 99, 99, 90, 91.75 C M m m
Adani Ports 795.85, 797.35, 784.45, 786.95 Icicipruli 470.35, 479.8, 470.35, 478.05 Shree Cement 24139, 24250, 23990.2, Amintan 2.39, 2.39, 2.22, 2.26 Calcom Visio 146, 149.4, 140.3, 142.65 m M m m m
Adani Power 282.95, 282.95, 271.4, 273.2 Icicisensx 662.75, 665.21, 661.9, 661.9 24086.1 Amit Intnl. 3.73, 3.73, 3.39, 3.39 Californ.Sof 20.3, 20.65, 19.45, 19.9 M m m
Adanigreen 1916, 2141.35, 1916, 2093.3 Idbi Bank L 54.65, 56.1, 54.65, 55.5 Shriram Tran 1285, 1300, 1269.85, 1272.2 Amjland 29.5, 29.55, 28.9, 28.9 Cambridge 56.9, 65.5, 56.25, 60.55 mm M m
Adanitrans 2680, 2725.8, 2641.05, 2702 Idea 7.31, 7.35, 7.13, 7.22 Shyammetl 309.8, 309.8, 303.85, 307.95 Aml 15.77, 17.25, 15.77, 17.25 Camex Ltd 32.7, 32.9, 31.05, 31.8 mm M m m
Advenzymes 279.9, 284, 278.2, 282.85 Idfc 85.35, 88.1, 85.2, 87.95 Siemens Ltd. 2966.2, 2979, 2934.05, 2943.6 Amrapali Ind 13.5, 13.75, 13.17, 13.72 Camlinfine 163.9, 164, 157.05, 157.95 m m M m m
Aegis Logis 361.95, 361.95, 354.65, 355.95 Idfcfirstb 60.25, 61.2, 60.25, 60.65 Sindhu Trade 24.35, 24.6, 23.5, 24.2 Amrawor Agri 0.94, 0.94, 0.89, 0.91 Campus 387.85, 391, 384.1, 387.5 m m M m m
Affle 1030, 1035, 1020.45, 1024.4 Idfsensexe 638.35, 638.35, 636.7, 636.7 Sis 381.35, 388.55, 381.35, 384.6 Amrutanjan 739, 742.05, 717.05, 719.65 Candour 46.35, 48.45, 44.15, 46.7 m m M m
Agi 328.6, 328.6, 320.1, 321.25 Iex 141.6, 142.9, 140.5, 140.85 Sisl 1203.05, 1214.95, 1203.05, 1208 Amtl 18.95, 18.95, 18.3, 18.35 Canopyfin 54.6, 59, 54.55, 54.7 m m m M m
Aiaengineer 2523.25, 2524.45, 2468.2, Ifb Ind.Ltd. 915.9, 921.95, 902, 909.35 Siyaram Silk 532.95, 552.45, 524.25, 544.2 Andhra Cemen 7, 7.03, 7, 7.03 Cantabil 1348.1, 1412.6, 1298.55, 1302.9 mm m M m m m
2489.4 Ifci Ltd 13.62, 14.25, 13.62, 13.84 Sjvn 33.55, 34.1, 33.55, 33.85 Andhra Petro 74.55, 75.5, 71, 74.85 Capacite 157.4, 158.05, 152.15, 153.1 mm M m m
Airtelpp 392.85, 397.4, 376, 383.75 Iifl 483.75, 486.55, 469.25, 471.25 Skf India 4637.45, 4681.3, 4637.45, 4661.2 Andhra Sugar 127.45, 130.15, 127.45, Capricorn 11.47, 11.47, 10.4, 10.4 m M
Ajanta Pharm 1194.95, 1204, 1168, 1175.4 Iiflwam 1800, 1870.25, 1797.8, 1829.75 Snxt50bees 50.5, 50.5, 49.5, 49.66 129.95 Caprihans 127.25, 129.9, 126.85, 127.9 m M M m
Akzoindia 2225.05, 2235, 2189, 2199.6 Ind.Glycols 738.05, 747.8, 737, 740.85 Sobha 586.55, 597, 583.5, 587.1 Andpaper 414.65, 420, 410, 412.4 Caprola.Chem 68.4, 75.6, 68.4, 75.6 M m
Alem Pharma 564, 564, 551.3, 552.3 Indbul Real 78.1, 78.1, 76.3, 76.6 Solar Ind 4330, 4330, 4278.45, 4292.45 Andrew Yule 26.3, 27, 26.3, 26.35 Captain Poly 17.15, 17.4, 16.55, 17.1 M
Alkem 3019.15, 3061.75, 3019.15, 3038.45 India Cem. 218.95, 218.95, 214.65, 215.8 Solara 439, 439, 422.55, 425.6 Aneri 5.15, 5.24, 4.76, 5.22 Careerp 133, 134.15, 130.25, 131 W m M m
Alkyl Amines 2729.95, 2752.95, 2702.55, Indiamart 4452.25, 4626.5, 4452.25, 4585.7 Sonacoms 429.5, 432.95, 419, 420.65 Ang 122, 122, 109.85, 112.1 Carerating 656, 658.05, 642.2, 644.35 M M m
2729.8 Indian Bank 287.1, 293.8, 285.5, 288.25 Sonata Soft. 583, 588.25, 579.4, 580.7 Anik Inds 42.25, 43.05, 41.5, 42.05 Cargosol 63.3, 64.5, 62.5, 64.45 M
Allcargo 401, 411.35, 399.25, 407.2 Indian Hotel 309.1, 311.2, 303.5, 305.3 South Ind.Bk 18.75, 19.45, 18.65, 19.15 Anjani Finl 7.45, 7.45, 6.8, 6.97 Carnation In 4.2, 4.6, 4.2, 4.6 W M M m
Amar Raja Ba 576.1, 588, 565.85, 568.35 Indian Oil 82.4, 82.65, 81.7, 82.2 Spandana 580.25, 580.25, 557, 569.25 Anjani Portl 204, 207.65, 204, 206.15 Caspian 22.23, 22.23, 21.68, 22.23 M m M m M
Amber 1889.95, 1889.95, 1860, 1866.6 Indian Over. 30.1, 32.8, 30.1, 32.25 Spicejet Ltd 37.35, 37.35, 36.9, 37.1 Anjani Synt. 29.4, 29.4, 27.7, 28.7 Catvision 12.12, 12.35, 11.53, 12.35 m M m
Ambuja Ceme 521.85, 521.85, 512.9, 516.5 Indigo 2075.05, 2141, 2075.05, 2100.3 Sportking 705, 715, 685.1, 690.1 Anjanifoods 29.85, 31, 29.6, 29.95 Cbpl 113.65, 120, 113.65, 120 m M m m
Amiorg 912.05, 922.15, 912.05, 918.2 Indigopnts 1270.05, 1287.55, 1268, 1274.1 Srf Limited 2200.05, 2207.7, 2163, 2179 Anka India 25, 25.85, 24.1, 24.1 Cchhl 7.45, 7.69, 7.15, 7.69 M m M m m U
Anandrathi 785, 800.4, 780.8, 791.95 Indo Count 130.7, 135.05, 130.7, 133.1 St.Str.Wheel 158.95, 159, 155, 155.15 Ankit Metal 5.81, 5.81, 5.62, 5.68 Ccl Inter 18.25, 18.25, 16.8, 17.65 m M m m
Anantraj 114.5, 118.5, 114.2, 115.05 Indusind Bnk 1240, 1249.8, 1232.55, 1239.2 Star 337.5, 340.8, 332.05, 334.35 Anmol 144.05, 144.1, 140.75, 141.75 Cdg 15.05, 16.5, 15.05, 16.5 M M m
Angelone 1320, 1330.75, 1306.95, 1315.45 Industower 184, 185.25, 181.5, 181.85 Starcement 114.05, 116.2, 114, 115.25 Anna Infra 7.59, 7.59, 7.59, 7.59 Ceejay Finan 118.05, 124, 116.3, 117.5 m M m
Anuras 672.8, 675.8, 665, 670.35 Infibeam 17.05, 18.1, 17.05, 17.9 Starhealth 577, 577, 564.1, 569.25 Ansal Build. 81.15, 86, 81.15, 82.65 Ceenik Expo. 15.2, 15.25, 15.2, 15.25 m M M
Apar Indus. 1655.05, 1680, 1606.9, 1648.8 Info Edge 3731.85, 3772.4, 3704.95, 3762.3 State Bank 601.15, 606, 600.7, 603 Ansal Infras 14, 14.2, 14, 14 Ceeta Ind. 30.3, 30.3, 27.7, 28.15 M
Apcotex Ind 469.95, 469.95, 451.5, 452.9 Infosys Ltd 1514, 1528, 1502.5, 1525.25 Steel Auth. 89, 89.7, 87.55, 87.85 Ansalhsg 4.18, 4.19, 3.8, 4.03 Ceinsystech 158, 158.4, 147.7, 147.75 M M m m
Apl Apollo 1135.1, 1146, 1117.4, 1122.65 Ingersoll 2046.9, 2052.9, 2000, 2004.15 Steel Exch 15.2, 15.35, 14.61, 14.96 Anubhav 11.83, 11.83, 10.8, 10.81 Celebrityfas 17.5, 17.9, 17.3, 17.5 M m
Apollo Hosp. 4340, 4361.1, 4280, 4297.05 Inox Leisure 516.1, 516.9, 489.55, 494.95 Ster Tech 173.85, 173.85, 169.45, 171.05 Anuh Pharma 90.2, 91.7, 90.05, 90.25 Cella 9.98, 9.98, 9.5, 9.85 m M M
Apollo Tyres 322.85, 323.9, 317.05, 317.55 Intellect 421.05, 431.05, 418.8, 420.35 Stovekraft 508.45, 508.45, 494, 495.1 Anup 959, 1028.1, 953.95, 1000.55 Cenlub Indus 142.1, 142.1, 134, 135.25 M m
Aptus 298.05, 306, 298.05, 301.45 Iol Chem Ph 353.95, 353.95, 345, 345.85 Subex Ltx 36.15, 36.75, 36.15, 36.35 Anupam 2, 2.05, 1.99, 2 Centenial Su 59.1, 62, 56.2, 62 W M m
Arvind Ltd 89.85, 89.85, 87.3, 87.55 Ion Exchange 2750.05, 2782.25, 2706, Sudarsh.Chem 381, 382.35, 373.5, 377.15 Apex 247, 247.65, 242, 243.7 Centrum Cap 23.8, 24.5, 23.8, 23.95 M m M m
Arvindfasn 336, 338.7, 331, 332.4 2773.45 Sumichem 494.85, 495, 487, 489.95 Apil 33.5, 33.5, 32.15, 33.5 Centum Elec 678.7, 702.45, 661.1, 691.2 M m
Asahi In.Gla 511.05, 518.95, 511.05, 518 Ipca Lab Ltd 858.05, 877.65, 858.05, 867.6 Sun Pharma. 1037, 1039.25, 1026.5, 1035.5 Aplab Ltd. 20.5, 21.15, 20.25, 20.35 Century Enka 413.6, 415, 410.4, 413.75 M m
Ashok Leyl. 147.2, 147.7, 146.35, 146.65 Ipl 242.7, 244.9, 242.2, 242.8 Sun Tvnet 483, 484.5, 479.1, 482.5 Apm Indus. 58.45, 58.45, 56.9, 57 Century Ext 10, 10, 9.73, 9.75 M
Ashoka 87.95, 88.3, 87.3, 87.5 Irb Infra 300.5, 310.6, 300.5, 306.65 Sundar.Clay 5030.2, 5030.2, 4897.3, 4899.2 Apollo 349.35, 349.35, 322.15, 325.8 Cerebra Inte 12.91, 13.02, 12.55, 12.63 M
Asian Paints 2933.95, 2933.95, 2897, Ircon 63, 63.4, 61.55, 61.85 Sundaram Fas 975.75, 986.85, 965, 967.1 Apollo Fin I 509.9, 509.9, 490.2, 504.25 Cfel 246.5, 260, 238.95, 239.3 M m
2917.05 Irctc 642.15, 643.55, 638, 640 Sunpha Adv 207.8, 207.8, 205.45, 206.85 Apollopipes 510.05, 549.9, 502.6, 505.9 Cfl 9.11, 9.11, 9.11, 9.11 m M m
Astec Life 1654.35, 1660, 1594.7, 1614.6 Irfc 33.95, 34, 32.9, 33.1 Sunteck Real 367, 368.95, 361.55, 364.15 Apoorva 39.55, 41.45, 38.1, 40.4 Cg-vak Softw 357.25, 363.9, 350, 350 M m m m
Asterdm 221.9, 224.5, 218.5, 222.65 Isec 504.95, 514.2, 501, 504.25 Suprajit Eng 334.45, 338.85, 333, 333.35 Apt Pack 46, 47.1, 42.75, 46.85 Chamanlal Se 135.5, 139.05, 133.75, 135.45 m M
Astra Micro 283.1, 287.6, 283.1, 284.95 Isgec 469.7, 470.75, 448.6, 452 Suprem Ind 2469.95, 2469.95, 2420.15, Aptech Ltd 363.8, 367.15, 358, 359.6 Chambal Brew 3.36, 3.36, 3.36, 3.36 M S m
Astral 2048, 2056.15, 1950.25, 1976.75 Itc Ltd. 328.8, 332, 327.5, 329.9 2431.2 Aqfintech 499, 499, 486.05, 496.75 Chandnimach 18.95, 18.95, 18, 18 M
Astrazen.Ph. 3492, 3543.55, 3430.1, 3438.25 Iti Ltd. 108.85, 108.85, 106.05, 106.4 Supreme Pet 388.8, 391.95, 380, 383.15 Aravali Sec. 5.09, 5.09, 5.08, 5.09 Chandra Prab 31.05, 31.65, 29.35, 29.75 M M m m
Atgl 3685.05, 3739.8, 3654.35, 3728.3 J & K Bank 57.5, 59.65, 57, 57.5 Supriya 233, 234.3, 227.1, 228.35 Arcee Indust 7.45, 7.82, 7.08, 7.81 Chandrima 7.53, 7.9, 7.21, 7.9 M
Atul Ltd. 7705.2, 7847.2, 7704.35, 7753.35 J.B.Chemical 1957.85, 1967.95, 1941.7, Surya Roshni 574.4, 597.05, 573.15, 593.15 Arcfin 0.8, 0.86, 0.8, 0.86 Charterlogis 5.14, 5.14, 5, 5.04 M m
Aubank 629.95, 629.95, 619.8, 623.6 1944.05 Suvenphar 496, 496, 493.2, 495.3 Archana Soft 4.35, 4.45, 4.04, 4.21 Chdchem 7.01, 7.01, 6.61, 6.61 m M m
Aurob.Pharma 433.4, 447.9, 433.4, 446.25 Jai Corp Ltd 143.5, 143.85, 141.5, 142.05 Suzlonenergy 10.1, 10.15, 9.94, 10.01 Archidply In 70.5, 70.5, 68, 68.85 Chembond Chm 250, 258.85, 250, 251.1 m m M m m
Avanti Feeds 401.9, 401.9, 370.85, 385.1 Jain Irrig 34.3, 34.3, 33.65, 34.1 Suzlonpp 7.43, 7.56, 7.3, 7.47 Archies Ltd 24.2, 24.4, 23.15, 24.1 Chemcon 289.25, 291.2, 284.5, 286.45 m M m M M
Awl 576.95, 578.45, 564.1, 568.4 Jaipra 9.86, 9.96, 9.71, 9.76 Swan Eng 328, 338.1, 321.55, 323.5 Architorg 84, 84.9, 75.15, 78.4 Chemcrux 367.85, 367.85, 360, 363.3 M m
Axis Bank 942, 942, 911.8, 913.1 Jamna Auto 104.6, 105.5, 102.7, 103.1 Swsolar 268.05, 271, 263.55, 265.85 Arex Ind. 125.7, 125.75, 118.5, 124 Chemfabalka 274, 276.3, 268.05, 271.75 M W
Baj Hold Inv 5879.2, 5947, 5800, 5812.85 Jbm Auto 530.05, 558.2, 525.5, 549 Sxetf 662, 662, 651, 652.65 Arfin 25.3, 26, 24.65, 24.95 Chemo Pharma 38.05, 38.05, 35.25, 38 M m
Bajaj Auto 3577.55, 3620, 3561.1, 3587.65 Jchac 1130, 1147, 1102.3, 1110.15 Symphony 984.95, 984.95, 950.95, 957.2 Ari.Tourneso 44.15, 44.15, 44.15, 44.15 Chemtech Ind 16.5, 16.5, 15, 16.25 m M
Bajaj Elect. 1139.05, 1161.3, 1136.45, 1150.5 Jindal Polyf 745.9, 763.6, 745.9, 751.6 Syngene 612.95, 615.1, 602, 606.15 Aries Agro 202.7, 202.7, 191.4, 193.35 Chenferro 176.75, 179.85, 174, 176.95 m m M
Bajaj Finse 1401.95, 1417.85, 1379.3, 1384.3 Jindal Saw 113.15, 114.05, 110.7, 111.45 Tanla 741.95, 741.95, 714.65, 723.65 Arih Super 222.7, 225.15, 220.65, 224.9 Cheviot Co. 1160.25, 1162, 1131, 1136.45 m M mM
Bajajcon 172.35, 174.2, 172.35, 173.4 Jindal Ste 611.95, 611.95, 585.7, 589.25 Tarsons 689.95, 689.95, 673.5, 679.1 Arihant Cap. 66, 66, 64, 65 Chitra.Spin. 26.85, 26.85, 26.85, 26.85 m M
Bajajhind 16, 16.1, 15.75, 15.8 Jindal World 418.1, 427.05, 414.1, 420.15 Tata Chem. 976.05, 981.2, 969.65, 970.95 Arihant Foun 39.35, 39.8, 36.85, 39.25 Chl Ltd 15.8, 15.8, 15.1, 15.4 m M
Bajfinance 6018.95, 6073.4, 5975.05, 6011.3 Jk Cement 2911.15, 2925.5, 2882.4, 2896.3 Tata Coffee 216.15, 218.6, 214.65, 215.25 Arihant Sec. 11.17, 11.17, 11.17, 11.17 Choice Int. 279.8, 280, 268, 271.8 m M m m
Balaji Amine 2569.95, 2573.2, 2546.9, Jk Lakshmi 766.2, 775.3, 755, 758.2 Tata Comm 1372.05, 1390, 1364.1, 1366.5 Arl 55, 57.85, 55, 55.4 Choksi Imag 45.95, 45.95, 44.25, 44.5 M M
2553.7 Jk Paper 419.95, 419.95, 411.5, 412.75 Tata Elxsi 6246, 6299, 6223.05, 6250.5 Arman Fin 1519.35, 1530.5, 1470, 1485.5 Choksi Labor 44.8, 44.8, 34.4, 40 M M m
Balkrish Ind 2235, 2254, 2218.1, 2223.05 Jk Tyre Ind 184.85, 186.5, 182.6, 183.55 Tata Invest. 2329.65, 2329.65, 2271.3, Arnold Hold 24.85, 24.85, 23, 23.75 Chordia Food 70.95, 70.95, 65, 68.8 m M m m
Balram.Chini 395.35, 398.5, 390.5, 394.45 Jm Financial 70.25, 72.5, 70.25, 71.15 2293.4 Aro Granite 49.05, 50, 48.2, 48.55 Chothani 15, 15, 15, 15 M m M m
Bandhanbnk 239, 241.8, 236.7, 240.65 Jppower 7.3, 7.38, 7.16, 7.22 Tata Metalik 849, 854.2, 831.1, 834.75 Aroma Ent 29.35, 29.35, 29.35, 29.35 Chowgule St 13.16, 13.6, 12.61, 13.5 m M M m
Bank Maha 32, 34.4, 31.9, 33.05 Jsl 237.05, 245.7, 237.05, 244.05 Tata Motors 412.6, 414.85, 407.8, 413.15 Arrowgreen 185.25, 190.5, 185.25, 190.5 Cianagro 48.45, 50.95, 48.45, 50.2 M M
Bankbaroda 185.1, 188, 184.6, 185.75 Jslhisar 450.65, 463.6, 446.8, 462.05 Tata Power 207.05, 208.05, 206.15, 206.95 Arshiya 7.81, 7.99, 7.71, 7.75 Cifl 102.1, 102.1, 97.55, 97.55 M m m
Barbeque 931.95, 934.05, 916, 916.95 Jsw Energy 268.05, 278.5, 265.6, 268.6 Tata Steel 121.25, 121.45, 118.8, 119.95 Arss Infra 24.7, 24.8, 24.2, 24.2 Cigniti Tech 562.75, 562.75, 543.95, 548.2 M m
Basf India 2750, 2760.85, 2729.85, 2743.15 Jswsl 766.05, 770, 753.6, 759.25 Tata Teleser 85.35, 85.9, 84.4, 84.55 Artefact Pr 48.75, 48.75, 46.35, 48.05 Cil 30, 30, 29.55, 29.55 M m m m m
Bata India 1578.65, 1593.5, 1564, 1566.95 Jubl Food 503.4, 503.4, 496.05, 497.3 Tataconsum 751, 754.7, 745, 746.75 Artemismed 75.65, 75.65, 73.1, 74.5 Cil Nova 25.1, 25.1, 23.8, 23.8 m M mm m
Bayer Crop 4724.5, 4760, 4676.1, 4720.75 Jublingrea 519.65, 520.7, 511, 512.55 Tatamtrtdvr 215.95, 215.95, 212, 214.1 Artson Eng 79.1, 81.35, 78.15, 79.6 Cil Securits 30, 30, 26.2, 27.2 M M
Bcg 28.85, 29.85, 28.1, 28.55 Jublpharma 356.05, 358.9, 355, 356 Tatastllp 715.05, 720.2, 709, 712.65 Arunahtel 13.85, 14.4, 13.85, 14.1 Cindrella Fi 12.2, 12.2, 12.2, 12.2 m M
Bdl 925.35, 936, 918.7, 924.9 Justdial 621, 643.65, 621, 643.65 Tatva 2193.65, 2193.65, 2124.65, 2130 Arvsmart 329.95, 348, 326, 331.55 Cindrella Ht 33.25, 34.9, 33.25, 34.9 M m
Beml Ltd 1526.05, 1549, 1509.75, 1515.75 Jyothylab 203, 203.8, 196.05, 196.95 Tciexp 1823.65, 1830.05, 1796.95, 1829.55 Aryaman Fin. 86, 86, 83.7, 83.7 Cineline 110.1, 111.4, 108.2, 109.75 M
Bengla& Asm 4393.45, 4394.5, 4245.5, K.P.R. Mill 518.1, 522.25, 515.35, 519.3 Tcnsbrands 507.65, 507.65, 494.7, 495.7 Aryavan 19.76, 19.76, 19.76, 19.76 Cinevista 11.75, 11.78, 11.72, 11.72 M
4257.15 Kajaria Cer. 1120, 1120, 1095.1, 1104.7 Tcs Ltd. 3320, 3352.4, 3298.75, 3334.4 Asahi Song 262.95, 266.3, 256.65, 257.8 Cistro Tele. 0.51, 0.51, 0.51, 0.51 M m m
Berge Paint 567.95, 567.95, 558.05, 559.95 Kalpa.Power 527.4, 532.55, 522.65, 529.05 Teamlease 2509.6, 2546.2, 2465, 2477.15 Ascensive 36.95, 36.95, 35, 36.55 Citadel 23.2, 24.2, 22.2, 22.3 M m m
Bestagro 1430.05, 1434.05, 1387.85, 1394.9 Kalyankjil 124.45, 124.45, 120.55, 121.2 Tech Mah 1011.95, 1036.15, 1003.9, 1034.6 Ashapura Ltd 94.05, 96.85, 92.5, 93.15 Citi Port Fn 13.85, 14.8, 13.85, 14.8 m M
Bhansali Eng 118.35, 118.95, 115.25, 115.7 Kamaholding 12420, 12493.4, 12400, Technoe 351, 365.8, 351, 362.35 Ashiana Agro 8.2, 8.4, 7.92, 8.38 Cityonline 6.58, 6.9, 6.58, 6.9 M V
Bharat Elect 100.15, 103, 100.15, 102.15 12431.8 Tega 563, 575.85, 563, 571.75 Ashiana Hou 151.95, 154, 147, 148.55 Cj Gelatin 33, 33, 31.35, 32.2 M
Bharat Forge 875, 879.6, 857.65, 860.85 Kansai Nero 416, 416, 409.55, 412.2 Tejasnet 573.05, 586.15, 563.4, 564.8 Ashiana Isp. 39, 40.9, 37.2, 38.4 Clara 272, 275, 272, 275 m M m
Bharat Pet. 353.8, 353.8, 344, 348.9 Karnataka Bk 149.55, 154.25, 149.55, 152.05 Texmaco Rail 59.95, 60.15, 58.65, 59.05 Ashikacr 34.05, 34.9, 34, 34.7 Clari Chem 355.8, 355.8, 350.25, 351.45 m M M m m m
Bharti Artl 766, 768, 754.65, 758.9 Kaveri Seed 514.2, 514.2, 505.55, 512.45 Thermax 1967.55, 1988.3, 1967.55, 1972.05 Ashima Ltd. 17.4, 17.45, 16.7, 16.8 Classic 0.52, 0.56, 0.52, 0.54 m m m M m m M M
Bhel 80.8, 81.75, 79.5, 79.7 Kec Intern 481.25, 494.6, 481.25, 484.2 Thirumalai 200.75, 204.35, 198.25, 199.2 Ashirwad Cap 5.88, 5.95, 5.71, 5.91 Cleducate 65.05, 67.05, 64.25, 64.85 m m M m m
Biocon Ltd. 250, 254.05, 249.1, 250.5 Kei Indust. 1413.1, 1446.15, 1413.1, 1431.9 Thomas Cook 73.05, 74.75, 73, 73.45 Ashirwad Stl 25, 25, 23.45, 23.55 Clio Infotec 7.39, 7.39, 7.39, 7.39 mm M m
Birla Corpn. 976.4, 988, 964.6, 970.9 Kennametal 2312.45, 2389.05, 2280, Thyrocare 573.5, 574.25, 564.35, 565.8 Ashish Poly. 23.7, 23.7, 21.65, 22.9 Cllimited 5.75, 5.75, 5.21, 5.25 M m m
Bls 170.35, 170.35, 164.9, 165.7 2365.85 Tiindia 2646, 2662.8, 2608.15, 2618.3 Ashni 18, 18, 17.1, 17.1 Cmi Ltd. 20, 20, 19, 19.45 M M m m mm
Blue Dart Ex 7072.45, 7205.3, 7072.45, Kims 1509.35, 1512.7, 1500, 1502.8 Time Techno 89.55, 90.1, 89.05, 89.25 Ashnoor Tex. 41.65, 43.4, 41.15, 42.6 Cmm Hospital 23, 23, 22.8, 23 M M m
7173.35 Kiocl 224.05, 225.05, 217.5, 218.45 Timken (i) 3106, 3120.95, 3044.8, 3113.75 Ashok-alco 76.5, 77, 72.5, 75.75 Cncrd 235.25, 236.95, 223.25, 228.3 m M m
Blue Star 1242, 1247.35, 1221.6, 1239.65 Kiri Dyes 451.1, 453, 439, 442.05 Tinplate 357.95, 357.95, 349.2, 351.6 Ashram Onlin 4.55, 4.81, 4.38, 4.8 Cni Res Ltd 2.71, 2.9, 2.71, 2.84 m m m M m
Bnk Of India 97, 101.25, 96.6, 97.8 Kirl.Ferrous 350.05, 354.35, 350, 350.8 Titan 2435.75, 2435.75, 2392.2, 2405.8 Ashutosh Pap 1.65, 1.65, 1.65, 1.65 Coast Corp 234.45, 239.9, 233.7, 237.55 m M m
Bom.Burmah 925, 925, 911, 914.65 Kirloil Eng 314, 319.25, 313.5, 318.35 Tornt Power 481.25, 484.45, 477.5, 478.8 Asia Pack 40.15, 40.15, 40.15, 40.15 Coastal Road 37, 37, 37, 37 m M m
Boroltd 360.1, 363.85, 353.15, 355.3 Kirlosar Pn 545, 545, 530.55, 539.2 Torrent Phar 1558.85, 1574.5, 1551.15, Asian Granit 48, 49.2, 47.9, 48 Cochin Mala 99.1, 108.95, 99.1, 99.1 m M m m
Bororenew 504.45, 504.45, 491.3, 492.45 Kitex Garmen 186.7, 189.9, 186.3, 187.15 1569.65 Asian Htl E 115, 116.6, 111.6, 112.4 Cochin Min. 300, 302.4, 289.6, 295.55 mm M m
Bosch Ltd 17211.1, 17353.15, 17029.2, Knr Const 262.6, 271.65, 262.5, 268.7 Transport Co 616.95, 616.95, 606.8, 612.15 Asian Petro 21, 21, 20.5, 21 Cockerill 1479.25, 1495, 1440, 1478.85 mm M m M m
17078.9 Koltepatil 305.4, 307.15, 296.3, 299.15 Trent Ltd. 1201.05, 1215.35, 1192.15, Asian Star 792.75, 793.2, 735.2, 772.75 Colabcloud 68.95, 69.5, 68.95, 69.5 M
Brigade 437.4, 452.7, 437.4, 448.7 Kotak Mah.Bk 1781.05, 1798, 1780.85, 1197.85 Asian Tea 13.83, 14.4, 13.66, 13.81 Colinz Labor 46.3, 47.85, 44, 47 M M m
Britania Ind 4333, 4337.45, 4301, 4306 1785.5 Trident 33.85, 34.1, 33.5, 33.65 Asianene 71.4, 72, 71.2, 71.5 Colorchips 9.05, 9.06, 8.4, 9.06 M m
Bslsenetfg 58.35, 59.55, 57.75, 58.08 Kotak Sensex 63.06, 64.44, 63.06, 63.74 Triveni Engg 285.65, 286.75, 281.85, 283.15 Asianhotnr 79.5, 85, 79.5, 81.3 Com Fincap 107.95, 107.95, 101, 103.9 m M W m
Bsoft 295.45, 301.5, 293.25, 296.95 Kpittech 692.1, 705, 688.5, 693.25 Triveniturb 275, 298, 275, 293.45 Asiil 12.04, 12.19, 11.7, 11.89 Comfort Com 19.65, 19.65, 18.75, 19 M m m
Cams 2298.95, 2305.55, 2276.2, 2287.8 Krbl Ltd. 399.65, 402.5, 397.9, 400 Ttk Prestige 799, 802.25, 785, 788.6 Asit C Fin 124.05, 130.85, 124.05, 124.3 Comfort Inte 27.9, 27.9, 26.25, 26.55 M
Canara Bank 325.45, 328, 322.4, 322.85 Ksb 1843.3, 1847.8, 1802.5, 1808.95 Tv18brdcst 36.95, 37.6, 36.7, 37.05 Asm Technolo 470.95, 470.95, 447, 449.25 Competent Au 215.05, 235, 215.05, 221.9 M M
Canfin Homes 551, 555.35, 540.85, 542.9 L.G.Balkrish 695, 698.2, 686.75, 693.6 Tvs Motor L 1000.05, 1007.85, 979.7, Asmtecpp 377.3, 377.3, 350, 375.3 Compuage Inf 20.15, 20.3, 19.85, 20 M
Caplin Point 714.05, 718, 710, 712.8 Lalpathlab 2172.15, 2172.5, 2149, 2151.4 988.65 Aspira 41.3, 44, 41, 41.3 Compucom Sof 20.8, 20.85, 20.35, 20.4 M m
Carborundum 915.1, 921.75, 910.15, 913.3 La-opala Rg 386.9, 396.5, 383.85, 385.2 Ucobank 30.15, 32.9, 30.1, 32.55 Asrl 54.3, 55.15, 53.1, 53.75 Computer Pnt 2.44, 2.46, 2.35, 2.46 G M W
Cartrade 456.15, 468.95, 456.15, 463.55 Larsen & Tou 2152.95, 2160.45, 2132, Uflex Ltd 560.1, 569.95, 557, 559.3 Assament 289, 289, 275, 275 Comsyn 106, 108, 104.75, 104.9 m M mm
Carysil 450, 450, 436.1, 446.75 2138.2 Ujjivan 273.7, 275, 266, 267.65 Asso.Alcohol 417.9, 418.7, 412.8, 416.15 Conart Eng. 43.8, 44, 41.5, 42.2 m M m m
Castrol 123.15, 125.05, 122.6, 122.9 Latentview 365.65, 373.9, 365.65, 370.85 Ujjivansfb 28.95, 29.7, 28.65, 28.9 Astron 32.9, 32.9, 32.3, 32.4 Concord 32, 33, 31.35, 32.45 M
Ccl Products 520, 521.35, 514.4, 516.3 Lauruslabs 358.05, 360.75, 353.7, 354.25 Ultratech Cm 7255, 7333.9, 7249.7, 7287.45 Asyl 11.1, 11.75, 11.1, 11.74 Confi Petro 78.5, 79.1, 77.75, 78.1 M m M M
Ceat Limited 1647.3, 1684.5, 1635.05, Laxmimach 11496.95, 11570.15, 11454.05, Union Bank L 78.9, 83.4, 78.9, 82.95 Atam 157.5, 167.2, 155, 167.2 Confint 12.36, 12.36, 12.36, 12.36 m M M
1643.3 11497.25 Unitd Spr 846.5, 850.2, 841.35, 843.7 Atharv Ent 2.77, 2.85, 2.66, 2.66 Consol Const 1.44, 1.48, 1.37, 1.38 m m M m
Central Bk 30.85, 32.2, 30.85, 32.2 Lemontree 79.7, 81.6, 78.8, 79.45 United Brewa 1615, 1620.55, 1605, 1618.6 Athenaglo 68, 70.85, 65.1, 66.1 Constronic 9, 9, 9, 9 m M m m m
Century Text 713, 718.4, 699.05, 701.15 Lic Hous.Fin 402.55, 409.5, 394.5, 395.95 Unominda 528, 532.85, 521, 522.35 Atishay 35.65, 35.65, 34.55, 34.95 Cont.Chem 84.55, 87.2, 84.55, 85.3 m M m
Centuryply 522.55, 527.55, 515.15, 518.35 Lici 713.5, 718, 707.75, 709.75 Upl 718.5, 722.95, 711, 713.55 Atlanta 18.15, 19.8, 18.15, 19.8 Cont.Petro 42.25, 45.7, 42.25, 44 M m
Cera Sanitar 5319.2, 5375.05, 5314.85, Licnetfsen 648, 652.47, 645.1, 652 Usha Mart.Lt 184.95, 185, 178.15, 184.15 Atul Auto 286.05, 296.45, 286.05, 295.2 Containe 81, 81, 79.45, 79.45 M m M mm
5365.85 Lindeindia 3424, 3451, 3401.7, 3437.35 Utiamc 814.45, 819.55, 807.3, 809.5 Atv Projects 10, 10, 9.75, 9.94 Container 4.75, 4.9, 4.52, 4.85 N m
Cesc Ltd. 74.9, 74.9, 73.55, 73.8 Lloyds Met E 288, 288.8, 278.9, 285.4 Utisensetf 652, 652, 638, 638.42 Aurionpro So 366.8, 369.5, 358.65, 364.6 Conti.Contrl 5.11, 5.59, 5.11, 5.11
Cgcl 757.3, 780.05, 751.1, 754.65 Lloydsteel 19.4, 19.75, 18.85, 19.5 Utisxn50 52.4, 52.4, 49.41, 50.59 Auro Lab. 73.2, 74.6, 73.1, 73.75 Contil I Ltd 74.9, 74.9, 70.35, 74.7 m
Cgpower 312, 315.5, 300, 302.4 Lnt Fh 92.25, 98.25, 92, 95.15 V Guard Ind 258, 258.75, 254.75, 255.2 Aurum 119.3, 121, 118.25, 120.45 Control Prnt 392.5, 396.85, 387.35, 393.05 m m
Chalet 338.6, 341.9, 334.35, 336.3 Lodha 1039.95, 1039.95, 1012, 1026.3 Vaibhavgbl 299.15, 301.7, 299.15, 300.1 Aurumpp 57.4, 58, 57.25, 57.5 Coral (i)fin 36.5, 36.65, 36, 36 m
Chambal Fert 306.05, 308.55, 298.55, 300 Ltim 4287, 4308.8, 4211, 4275.5 Vakrangee 27.35, 27.65, 27.05, 27.1 Ausom Ent 71.9, 71.9, 67.5, 67.65 Coral Lab. 325.95, 325.95, 320.1, 320.1 mm m
Chemplasts 432.6, 453.65, 432.6, 450.4 Ltts 3480, 3491.1, 3418.4, 3433.4 Valiantorg 547.25, 548.5, 538, 541.25 Austin Engg. 115.85, 115.9, 111.15, 112.05 Coral Newspr 10.4, 10.4, 9.89, 10 W m
Chennai Pet. 228.4, 232.3, 224.8, 225.7 Lupin Ltd. 750, 760, 748, 756.8 Vardh Text 316.75, 317.55, 309.55, 311.35 Auto Axles 2112.05, 2189, 2040.95, 2055.75 Cords Cable 77.05, 79.95, 76.95, 77.9 m m
Cholafin 713, 718, 688.65, 690.5 Lxchem 288.35, 292, 286.3, 287.4 Varroc 289.9, 293.15, 288.25, 291.2 Auto Cor.Goa 900, 900, 878, 878.35 Coro Engg 38.75, 39.45, 38.45, 39 M m
Cholahldng 590.75, 598, 585.6, 590.5 M&m Finanser 237.65, 239.35, 231.4, 232.1 Vbl 1138.5, 1220, 1138.5, 1207 Auto Pins(i) 75, 75, 75, 75 Corpor Cour 6.42, 6.7, 6.42, 6.42 m
Cipla Ltd. 1067, 1074.9, 1050.65, 1060 Mah & Mah 1325, 1335, 1303, 1316.15 Vedl 320.25, 321, 314.55, 317 Autoind 75.95, 78.2, 75.95, 77.1 Cosco India 174.7, 180, 174.7, 175.8 m m
City Union 166.8, 167.5, 163.75, 165.25 Mah Holiday 260, 267.6, 258.65, 265.55 Venkey’s (i) 1934.95, 1949.45, 1875.05, Automotive S 348.7, 360.55, 345.45, 348.6 Cosmo Ferr. 267.95, 267.95, 250, 251.3 m m m
Clean 1460.05, 1463.1, 1435.25, 1438.65 Mah.Scooter 4461.85, 4487.2, 4388.15, 1888.7 Avadhsugar 508, 510.7, 503.5, 505.15 Cosyn 20.95, 22.45, 20.95, 21.5 m
Cmsinfo 305.05, 308.15, 301.2, 303.6 4426.65 Vijaya 412.8, 416, 405.4, 407.65 Available Fi 169, 169, 159, 162.95 Country Cond 4.75, 5.05, 4.73, 4.75 m m
Coal India 215.2, 215.75, 212.5, 213.75 Mah.Seamless 335.05, 339.5, 331.45, 332.5 Vinati Org. 1985.65, 1985.65, 1941.1, 1970.4 Avantel Ltd 427.45, 428.5, 410, 419.7 Cpml 66.4, 66.4, 63.8, 66.4 m m
Cochinship 493.65, 507.35, 480.8, 499.7 Mahindcie 379.95, 383.9, 373.75, 377.75 Vip Indus. 700.05, 708.8, 700.05, 703.3 Aveer 163.5, 163.5, 163.5, 163.5 Crane Infra 11, 11.47, 10.39, 11.29 m m m
Coffeeday 47.9, 47.9, 46.4, 46.7 Mahindralife 358.05, 361.55, 353.7, 355.65 Vmart 2840.85, 2840.85, 2780, 2807.75 Avi 18.95, 18.95, 18.3, 18.45 Cranes Softw 3.55, 3.75, 3.55, 3.61 m
Coforge 3900, 3920, 3857.15, 3900.4 Mahlog 474.05, 484.7, 474.05, 480 Voltas Ltd 806.05, 810.7, 803.7, 805.55 Aviva Inds 28, 28, 28, 28 Cranex Ltd. 26.55, 30.25, 26.05, 30.25 M m M
Colgate Palm 1483.05, 1499.85, 1481.45, Man Infra 75.35, 76.25, 74, 74.55 Vrllog 554.95, 555.55, 549.7, 554.15 Avl 1565, 1599.7, 1491.35, 1505.3 Cravatex 408.25, 431.6, 408.25, 430 M m
1495.95 Manali Petro 81.95, 81.95, 80.95, 81.15 Vst Indus. 3140, 3152.45, 3126.6, 3135.95 Avonmore 67.3, 77.5, 66.5, 73.4 Creative 495.9, 495.9, 463, 481.1 m m
Contain.Corp 711.05, 720.5, 704.05, 708.75 Manap Fin 122.45, 125.75, 121.75, 122.45 Wardinmobi 62.6, 63, 61.5, 61.8 Avroind 132.55, 145.8, 132.55, 144.5 Creative Eye 4.22, 4.22, 4.22, 4.22 m m
Corom Inter 877.8, 882.45, 867.5, 878.1 Manyavar 1297.7, 1303.6, 1292.2, 1297.85 Welcorp 220.15, 220.9, 215.25, 215.9 Avt Natural 101.8, 107.85, 101.8, 107.35 Cressanda So 31.5, 31.85, 31.5, 31.85 m
Cosmofirst 726, 732.75, 712.9, 717.8 Mapmyindia 1062.35, 1078, 1054.9, 1067.05 Welspun (i) 73.1, 74.1, 72.55, 72.7 Awhcl 301.25, 301.5, 299.1, 299.4 Crest 184.7, 185.4, 184.65, 185.05 m m
Cpse Etf 37.82, 37.97, 37.68, 37.85 Maricoltd 495.05, 499, 494.7, 497.95 West Coas Pa 528.1, 543.4, 528.1, 534.9 Axel Polymer 45.05, 45.05, 42.8, 42.9 Crestchem Lt 60.8, 65.45, 60.8, 63.5 M m W
Craftsman 3464.65, 3583.2, 3454.7, 3530.8 Marksans 66.05, 67.2, 65.45, 65.9 Westlife 722.05, 726.3, 685.05, 690.15 Axiscades 334.9, 345.9, 334.9, 345.9 Croissance 9, 9.25, 8.7, 8.9 m m
Creditacc 883.4, 886.35, 865, 868.35 Marutisuzuk 8452.6, 8509.55, 8346.45, Whirlpool 1469.95, 1495, 1460.4, 1475.7 Axisccgpg 16.5, 16.55, 16.5, 16.55 Csl 46.25, 47, 44.65, 44.9 m m m
Crisil Ltd 3041.35, 3067, 3013.55, 3025.1 8384.55 Wipro Ltd. 394, 400.9, 389.8, 398.65 Axiscetf 75.4, 75.4, 74.74, 75.13 Cslfinance 240, 251.75, 240, 250 m mM m
Crompton 336.9, 339.4, 329.15, 330.05 Masfin 841.05, 846.35, 805.65, 820.9 Wockhardt 224.2, 229.85, 224, 227.1 Axisgold 48.26, 48.94, 48.26, 48.79 Ctcl 73, 80.3, 73, 80.3 m m m m
Csbbank 252, 254.95, 250, 250.7 Mastek Ltd 1710.05, 1738.95, 1701.25, Yasho 1650, 1680, 1635, 1641.5 Axishetf 82.21, 82.21, 80.6, 80.88 Ctl 25.35, 25.4, 24.6, 25.4 m mM m
Cummins (i) 1465, 1469.35, 1446.65, 1453.5 1732.45 Yes Bank 20.4, 20.55, 20.05, 20.15 Axistecetf 301, 315, 297.1, 300.27 Cubex Tubing 36.7, 38, 36.55, 36.9 m
Cyient 880, 906, 880, 889.45 Maxhealth 452.95, 459.2, 451.95, 454.5 Zee Enter 228.55, 231.65, 228.55, 229.6 Axita 56, 56.25, 51.8, 52.8 Cubical Fin. 1.75, 1.75, 1.64, 1.72 m m
D B Realty 98.45, 98.6, 94.3, 96.3 Mazdock 780.05, 787.45, 762, 771.15 Zensar Tech. 211.4, 216.3, 211.4, 213.35 Axtel Indus. 231, 233.75, 226, 229.4 Cupid Ltd 267.2, 279.6, 267.2, 279.2 m m m
Daawat 117.8, 120.65, 116.45, 117.4 Mcx Ltd 1577.45, 1607.3, 1570.75, 1599.5 Zfcvindia 9137.55, 9230.8, 9040.1, 9104.6 Aymsyntex 75, 75, 69.9, 70.65 Cwd 1702, 1887.85, 1702, 1822.5
Dabur (i) 544.15, 553.8, 542.95, 553.1 Medplus 628.75, 631, 620.95, 623.15 Zomato 53.95, 54.25, 52.5, 52.75 B Cybele Ind 23.5, 23.5, 23.5, 23.5 m
Dalbharat 1898.35, 1915.75, 1888, 1892.65 Metrobrand 848.55, 863.15, 841.95, 847.2 Zydus Well 1470.05, 1499.95, 1470.05, B.N.Rathi Se 38.5, 38.85, 37.15, 38.6 Cyber Media 16.8, 17.6, 16.8, 17.35 m m
Dalmiasug 383.25, 383.25, 367.25, 370.1 Metropolis 1381.75, 1395, 1374.7, 1376.6 1496.2 B2b Soft. 27, 27.95, 26.75, 27.85 Cybertech 131.5, 132.35, 129.2, 130 m m m m m
Datapattns 1230.05, 1253.95, 1222.6, Mfl 1190.05, 1210.95, 1178.1, 1183 Zyduslife 441.1, 444.1, 437.35, 439.05 Ba Pack 208.55, 212.25, 203.55, 203.55 D m m
1246.45 Mfsl 799.6, 808.15, 796, 806.25 OTHER GROUPS Baba Arts 16.6, 16.95, 16.55, 16.6 D B Corp 130.35, 132.05, 126.9, 127.15 m
Dbl 220.05, 222.9, 219.6, 220.05 Mgl 853.05, 861.8, 845.65, 851.3 20 Microns 89.6, 92, 89.6, 90 Bacil Pharma 8.49, 8.49, 8.49, 8.49 Dai-ichi Kar 435, 435, 418, 425.35 m
Dcal 93, 93, 90.25, 90.6 Midhani 226.3, 229.5, 224.4, 225.5 21st Cen.Mgm 22.4, 22.8, 22, 22.7 Bafna Pharma 103.25, 104.95, 96.35, 103.05 Daikaffil Ch 29.85, 30, 28.05, 29.1 m mm W
Dcbbank 126.55, 129.9, 126.55, 129.65 Mindacorp 216.05, 227.5, 216.05, 226.2 3i Infotech 40.6, 40.85, 40.1, 40.2 Bag Fil Med 4.9, 5.07, 4.85, 4.86 Dalal St Inv 229.9, 229.9, 229.9, 229.9 m m
Dcmshriram 888, 892.55, 884.4, 887.7 Mineral&metl 35.9, 35.95, 35.5, 35.55 3pland 31.7, 31.7, 31.7, 31.7 Baidfin 22.45, 25.9, 22.45, 22.85 Damoindus 54.7, 55.25, 53.5, 53.8 m
Deepak Fert. 707.85, 709.05, 695, 697.6 Mirza Inter 239.65, 242.25, 234.45, 237.4 5paisa 325.45, 325.45, 313.9, 315.8 Bajaj Steel 867.05, 898, 867.05, 878.25 Danlaw Tech. 228, 235, 226, 233.95 m
Deepak Nitr. 1944.5, 1961.75, 1925.05, Moil Ltd 172.05, 173.35, 168.7, 169.3 63moons 170, 173.4, 164.95, 165.6 Bajajhcare 417, 422.55, 407.4, 411.3 Danube 17.35, 17.35, 16.45, 17.35 m M
1931.9 Mol 109.8, 112.75, 109.8, 110.7 7nr 0.91, 0.92, 0.89, 0.92 Bal Pharma 89.3, 89.6, 86.5, 88 Daps 36, 36, 36, 36 mm
Delhivery 310.25, 322.7, 310.25, 320.9 Moldtkpack 984, 1015.5, 984, 1007.8 7seas 18.5, 18.5, 17.35, 18.1 Balaji Tele. 44.85, 44.85, 42.65, 43.05 Darjeeling 3.29, 3.46, 3.29, 3.29
Delta Corp 213.7, 216.05, 210.95, 215.4 Morepen Lab. 33.1, 33.35, 32.1, 32.4 A Balarpur Ind 1.07, 1.09, 1.04, 1.04 Darshanorna 3.88, 3.88, 3.76, 3.8 m m
Devyani 163.55, 166.5, 156.7, 158.2 Motherson 77.25, 77.55, 75.3, 75.5 A.K.Capital 486.2, 505, 481.1, 490.5 Balgopal 30.85, 30.85, 30.3, 30.85 Datam Glob 287.95, 287.95, 270.1, 273.5
Dhampur Suga 239.7, 239.7, 233.5, 233.8 Motilalofs 748, 751, 733.5, 736.1 A.Sarabhai 27.3, 27.4, 26.35, 26.45 Balkrishna 36.4, 37.05, 36.4, 37.05 Datasoft App 4.43, 4.43, 4.43, 4.43 m
Dhani 37.75, 38.7, 37.1, 37.4 Mphasis Ltd 2049.95, 2053, 2019.35, A2zinfra 9.8, 9.9, 9.66, 9.73 Balmer La.In 372, 374, 366.8, 367.65 Daulat Sec. 21.9, 23.95, 21.9, 23.85
Dish Tv 18, 18.3, 17.65, 17.75 2041.75 Aaatech 65.95, 67.65, 64.95, 65.2 Balmer Lawri 125.8, 130, 124.15, 124.5 Davangere 83.05, 86.95, 79.1, 86.6 m
Divi’s Lab. 3360, 3368.65, 3317.05, 3332.8 Mrf Ltd. 89800.05, 90577.85, 88988.65, Aadi Indus L 3.65, 3.9, 3.65, 3.9 Baluforge 79.6, 86.7, 79.6, 85.45 Db Int.St.Br 22.1, 24.65, 22.1, 24.3 m Q
Dixon 3626.5, 3652.15, 3543.05, 3549.65 89292.6 Aail 68.9, 69.65, 66.8, 69 Balurghat Te 14.6, 14.6, 13.21, 14.16 Dbol 185.05, 186.3, 183.1, 184.05
Dlf Limited 375.65, 379.65, 371.8, 373.85 Mrpl 57.95, 58.3, 57.45, 57.8 Aal 312.05, 314.9, 301.5, 310.9 Bambino Agro 369, 370, 357, 359.2 Dci 133, 136.95, 129.75, 131.6 M m
Dmart 3699, 3751.45, 3627, 3678.65 Mstc 293.5, 313.45, 292.1, 305.55 Aanandalak 10.42, 10.6, 9.6, 10.6 Bampsl Secur 8.35, 8.7, 8.25, 8.25 Dcm Financia 5.55, 5.55, 5.29, 5.31
Dodla 519.5, 519.5, 501.15, 509 Msumi 52.2, 52.85, 51.75, 52.2 Aanchalisp 16.45, 16.45, 15.55, 16.15 Banaras Bead 82.85, 90.7, 82.4, 84.25 Dcm Ltd. 81.1, 81.95, 80.45, 81.55 m m
Dollar 411.4, 411.4, 404.85, 406 Mtartech 1697.9, 1702.7, 1681, 1690.45 Aarey Drugs 38, 38.25, 37.35, 37.5 Banas Fin. 16.2, 16.5, 16.15, 16.2 Dcm Shr.Ind 74.5, 74.95, 73.6, 74.45 m m m m m
Dr.Reddy’s 4310.05, 4351, 4290.45, 4326.5 Muthoot Fin 1075.8, 1091.2, 1053.3, 1062.05 Aarnav 44, 45.4, 42.5, 43.4 Banco Prod. 203, 203, 198, 198.75 Dcmnvl 167.45, 175.05, 163.95, 172.8 M m
Dwar Sugar 99.1, 100.45, 98.6, 99 Nam-india 252.05, 254.15, 249.7, 250.85 Aartech 76.6, 76.6, 76.6, 76.6 Bandaram 69.5, 69.5, 69.5, 69.5 Dcw Ltd. 50.95, 52.1, 50.25, 51.75 m m
E.I.D.Par 548.05, 553.2, 542.15, 544.85 Nat.Alum 84, 84.5, 82.8, 83.6 Aartisurf 641.8, 652.7, 638, 647.5 Bang 51.65, 51.65, 46.45, 46.8 Dcxindia 218, 218.1, 212.6, 213.95
Easemytrip 51.75, 56.25, 51.75, 56 Natco Pharm 550.05, 558, 549, 549.8 Aarvee Denim 25.9, 29.6, 24.25, 26.05 Bankbees 430.98, 431.97, 426.9, 427.65 Ddevplastik 94.85, 94.85, 87.45, 89 m m
Eclerx 1400, 1415, 1384, 1402.8 National Fer 72, 72.5, 70.5, 70.65 Aashka 72.95, 72.95, 66.95, 70.55 Bannari Aman 2818.55, 2818.55, 2781, Ddil 161.7, 166.4, 158, 160.55 m m
Edelweiss 74.35, 75.8, 72.4, 73.55 National Std 6149, 6852.7, 6145, 6852.7 Aastafin 23.33, 23.33, 23.33, 23.33 2791.45 De Nora 827, 837.95, 812.55, 816.85 m m
Eicher Motor 3165, 3179.95, 3100.05, Nava 252.8, 252.8, 240.65, 241.3 Aayush 27.7, 27.7, 27.1, 27.1 Bannari Amma 52, 53.1, 51.35, 51.9 Decan Cement 493.75, 496.15, 485.8, 487.55
3139.35 Navin Fluori 4109.6, 4109.6, 4018, 4056 Aban Offsho 48.05, 48.05, 47.1, 47.8 Bansal Roof 68.5, 68.5, 66.55, 67.1 Deccan Bear. 48.85, 49, 45, 47.75
Eih Ltd. 171.8, 176.4, 171.8, 175.6 Nazara 612.75, 619.05, 594.25, 599 Abansent 164.95, 169.7, 162.5, 168.85 Bansw.Syntex 125.95, 136.8, 125.95, 132.2 Deccan Polyp 5.98, 5.98, 5.98, 5.98 m R m
Eki 1269, 1309.6, 1268.25, 1277.05 Nbcc 39.1, 39.8, 39.1, 39.55 Abateas 15.27, 15.27, 15.27, 15.27 Barak Vall 26.2, 26.2, 25.1, 25.15 Deccangold 44, 45.9, 42.4, 42.65
Elecon Eng 395.95, 399, 386.85, 392.4 Ncc 93.85, 96.65, 93.15, 94.35 Abc Gas Int 57.5, 61.6, 56, 59.2 Baroda Extr. 3.09, 3.09, 2.94, 2.99 Decipher 29.7, 29.7, 28.5, 28.7 m m m
Elgi Equip 406.95, 411.8, 406.3, 408.95 Neogen 1240.05, 1251.2, 1235.9, 1247.2 Abc India 90.95, 90.95, 84.05, 85.7 Baroda Rayon 265, 276, 262.05, 264.75 Deco-mica 51, 51, 51, 51 m M W m m m
Emami Ltd. 425.05, 432.5, 425.05, 432.25 Nesco Ltd 610, 615, 605.3, 609.5 Abhifin 36, 36, 34.2, 34.2 Baron Info. 0.63, 0.63, 0.63, 0.63 Deep 162, 162, 156, 156.85 m
Endurance 1396.1, 1399, 1375, 1378.4 Nestle (i) 19815.05, 19827.1, 19701.6, Abhiinfra 6.8, 6.8, 6.8, 6.8 Basant Agro 22.1, 22.55, 21.75, 22 Deepak Spinn 249, 249, 242.5, 242.85 M m
Enginrs.(i) 83.2, 85.35, 83.2, 84.2 19741.05 Abhinav Cap 86.5, 86.5, 83.3, 86 Batliboi Ltd 55.8, 55.8, 54.8, 54.8 Deepenr 128.25, 132.95, 127.25, 127.95 m
Epl 165.05, 169, 164.35, 165.35 Newgen 381.85, 406, 381.1, 404.9 Abirami Fin. 25.1, 25.1, 25.1, 25.1 Bazelinter 41.1, 41.1, 41.1, 41.1 Deepind 293.05, 298.1, 286.55, 295.95 m m m
Equitas 128.2, 131.5, 128.15, 130.55 Nh 741.95, 741.95, 711.1, 727.5 Abm Knowledg 105, 107, 102, 103.35 Bbetf0432 1034.1, 1036.9, 1030.96, 1035.68 Del 22.6, 22.6, 22.3, 22.3 M m
Equitasbnk 56.9, 56.9, 55.9, 56.6 Nhpc 38.9, 39.75, 38.7, 39.3 Abml 63.5, 63.5, 59.85, 60.2 Bbox 133.9, 135, 131.1, 131.35 Delphifx 382, 384.95, 379.35, 384.95 m M
Eris 635.1, 654.15, 635.1, 648.7 Niacl 128.65, 131.45, 128.05, 128.45 Abslbanetf 43.26, 43.26, 42.01, 42.01 Bbtcl 243.75, 260.35, 236.45, 259.65 Delta 13.98, 13.98, 13.98, 13.98 M m
Esab India 3952.2, 3964.3, 3905, 3937.65 Niit Ltd. 311.05, 318.7, 310.7, 311.9 Abslnn50et 44.25, 44.25, 43.02, 43.18 Bcc Fuba 26.15, 26.15, 24.05, 26.15 Deltamagnt 74, 79.1, 74, 77 m M m
Escorts 2100.05, 2119, 2076.6, 2095.65 Nlcindia 82.2, 83.1, 80.05, 80.95 Abvl 119.35, 119.9, 119.35, 119.9 Bccl 42, 42, 42, 42 Delton Cable 78, 80, 76.5, 76.85 m m W
Eurekaforbe 529.85, 529.85, 502.5, 518.8 Nmdc Ltd 129.75, 130.9, 126.75, 127.55 Accel 15.9, 16, 15.55, 15.95 Bclenterpr 1.36, 1.38, 1.3, 1.33 Den Network 35.45, 35.45, 33.7, 33.85 m m m
Eveready (i) 370, 376.55, 365.45, 373.85 Nocil Ltd 230.55, 230.55, 226.2, 226.8 Accelya 1487.5, 1531.3, 1487.5, 1510.1 Bclil 415, 455.05, 415, 441.1 Denis Chem 91.35, 94.9, 89.6, 91.6 m
Everest Kant 95.4, 95.9, 94.55, 95.15 Ntpc Ltd 168.1, 168.6, 164.7, 165.85 Ace Software 18.25, 18.75, 17.2, 18.75 Bconcepts 277.65, 277.95, 262.65, 277.95 Devine Impe 6.25, 6.36, 5.92, 5.92 m m
Exide Ind. 181.7, 185.4, 181.7, 182.95 Ntwk Med Inv 64, 65.8, 64, 65.45 Aceengitec 14.9, 15.63, 14.9, 15.63 Bcp Ltd 4.76, 4.81, 4.7, 4.81 Devit 121.8, 122, 116.7, 120.85
Fdc Limited 270.45, 270.5, 266.55, 268 Nuvoco 371, 395, 371, 384.65 Acemen 67.3, 73.2, 67.3, 71.9 Bcpl 47.85, 47.95, 46, 47.15 Dfl 90.5, 90.6, 90.5, 90.6
Federal Bank 139, 143.35, 137.25, 140.25 Nykaa 148.7, 148.7, 139.15, 140.25 Aci 618, 653, 618, 628.7 Bdh Indus. 154, 155.25, 149, 152.25 Dfm Foods 449.05, 460.2, 449.05, 456.55 m
Filatex Indi 46.5, 46.75, 45.8, 46.05 Oberoi Real 860.95, 860.95, 834.25, 841.65 Aci Infocom 0.98, 0.98, 0.95, 0.97 Beardsell 24.75, 25.05, 23.55, 24.05 Dgcontent 15.4, 17, 15.4, 16.95 m
Fineorg 5635.05, 5656.1, 5553, 5561.4 Oil India 223.75, 226.55, 223.75, 225.1 Acknit Ind 153, 156.25, 153, 156.25 Bectorfood 438, 454.2, 429.15, 445.05 Dgl 2.6, 2.71, 2.6, 2.62 M m
Fineotex Ch 248, 249.7, 240.6, 241.55 Olectra 488, 497.15, 488, 491.2 Acme 20.05, 20.05, 18.65, 19.9 Bedmutha In 63.6, 64.15, 62.2, 62.6 Dhabriya 127.5, 132, 127.5, 127.6 m m W
Finol. Cable 555, 559.5, 552.15, 556.55 Ongc Corpn 147.3, 147.75, 146, 147.6 Acml 70.2, 70.2, 64.85, 65.85 Beekay 444.75, 445, 430, 441.2 Dhampure Sgr 30, 30.75, 29.75, 29.75 M M m W
Finolex Ind. 172.05, 176, 171.7, 175.45 Onmobile 95.05, 96.6, 95.05, 95.35 Acrow India 817, 841.6, 778.55, 841.6 Beeyu Overse 2.81, 2.81, 2.71, 2.72 Dhan Agri 718.8, 720.1, 715, 716.8 MM m m W
Fluorochem 2794.05, 2871.1, 2779.75, Optiemus 309, 309, 297.6, 299.6 Active 49.85, 49.85, 46.55, 49.85 Bellacasa 143.8, 146, 139.1, 145.8 Dhan Jeevan 13.5, 13.65, 12.35, 12.35 MM m W
2842.15 Oracle Fin 3129.9, 3149.25, 3076.35, 3093.7 Adarsh Plant 17.6, 18.2, 17, 18.2 Bemco Hydrau 835, 835, 762.9, 762.9 Dhan Roto Sp 74.1, 76.8, 74.05, 74.2 M m M W
Fortis 285.7, 286.9, 282.2, 283.05 Orient Cem 131.3, 138.35, 131.3, 135.95 Adcindia 521, 521, 474, 478.6 Benara 14, 14.15, 14, 14.15 Dhanadacol 3.2, 3.2, 2.96, 3 M mm W
Fsl 104.45, 105.6, 103.3, 104.1 Orientelec 270.65, 270.65, 264.65, 267.15 Adcon 4.56, 4.56, 4.56, 4.56 Benares Hot 3006.9, 3020, 2815, 2938.4 Dhanalak.Bnk 19.55, 20.8, 19.55, 20.8 m M m W
Gail (i) Ltd 96.2, 97, 95.8, 96.9 Page Industr 40386, 40658.1, 39982.7, Adconpp 3.02, 3.02, 3.02, 3.02 Bengal Tea & 80.2, 83.5, 79, 81.45 Dhanlxmi Fab 50.5, 50.5, 48, 49.1 M W
Galaxysurf 2364.05, 2391, 2364.05, 2383.85 40044.55 Addi Ind. 38.25, 39.5, 37.2, 37.8 Bervin Inv. 38.4, 39.45, 37.05, 38.4 Dharani Sug 11.4, 11.9, 11.21, 11.26 M m W
Garfibres 3020.05, 3045, 2980, 2992.15 Paras 587.75, 587.75, 573.8, 575.35 Adf Foods Lt 725.5, 745.9, 725.5, 732.85 Beryl Drugs 15.5, 15.5, 14.97, 14.97 Dharmaj 197.45, 198.85, 194.6, 195.5 M W
Gateway 68.45, 68.45, 66.75, 67.1 Paushakltd 7790, 7811.85, 7740.05, 7788.35 Adhinath Tex 29.65, 30.1, 29.35, 29.35 Beryl Secur. 13.03, 13.08, 12, 13.05 Dhenubuild 1.62, 1.62, 1.62, 1.62 m M M m W
Gati Ltd. 150.05, 154.05, 150.05, 151.45 Paytm 559.9, 565.25, 549.75, 553.1 Adinath Exim 17.7, 17.7, 17.7, 17.7 Best E.Hotel 56.4, 58, 52.5, 57.8 Dhindia 73, 73, 66.1, 67.9 M W
Genus Power 91.3, 93, 89.85, 90.5 Pcbl 123.55, 124.45, 122.1, 122.7 Aditya Ispat 10.15, 10.69, 10.1, 10.48 Betex India 67.75, 67.75, 66, 67.3 Dhoot I.Fin. 78.9, 78.9, 77.15, 78.8 m M m W
Ghcl Ltd 536.3, 547.35, 533.3, 544.4 Pel 828.7, 840.6, 828.3, 829.55 Aditya Spin. 21.7, 21.7, 20.6, 21.25 Bf Invest 359.25, 359.6, 345.6, 347.45 Dhp India Lt 1030.1, 1059.9, 1021.1, 1028.8 m M m W m W
Gicre 186.95, 187.95, 180.95, 182.1 Persistent 4031.9, 4071.15, 3965, 3976.25 Adjia 29, 29, 29, 29 Bf Utili 389.35, 391.6, 383.05, 385.3 Dhruv 66.4, 66.65, 63.3, 65 M m m W
Gillette (i) 4925, 5013.2, 4925, 5000.05 Petronet Lng 221.15, 222.5, 218.1, 219.15 Adl 63.4, 65.8, 63.4, 65.65 Bffl 16.8, 16.8, 16.8, 16.8 Dhruva Cap. 39.7, 39.7, 39.7, 39.7 M m W
Gland 1458.05, 1462.2, 1436.8, 1444.65 Pfizer Ltd. 4218, 4227, 4120.1, 4129.4 Adline 5.56, 5.56, 5.56, 5.56 Bflafl 19.05, 19.75, 19.05, 19.35 Dhun Teaind 235.15, 240, 230.9, 232.05 M m W m
Glaxosmith 1319.95, 1319.95, 1298.6, Pg Electro 1152, 1162, 1118.5, 1151.4 Ad-manum Fin 52.5, 52.5, 51.1, 51.1 Bflygandhi 1548.45, 1548.45, 1525, 1525.65 Dhuninv 685.9, 688.55, 673, 679.6 W m M m W
1302.45 Pghl 4065, 4121, 4047.3, 4112.4 Ador Fontech 82.3, 84, 81, 82.6 Bgjl 16.8, 17.5, 16.6, 16.8 Diamant 0.89, 0.89, 0.86, 0.87 M M m W
Glenmark Pha 415.55, 424.75, 415.55, Phoenix Mill 1408.55, 1456.3, 1408.55, Ador Multi. 66, 67.65, 63, 63.8 Bglobal 3.82, 3.82, 3.46, 3.46 Diamines&chm 425.5, 438, 422.05, 424.35 m M m W
419.95 1451.95 Adorwelding 797.65, 809.45, 794.5, 802.95 Bgr Energy 59.2, 60.25, 59.2, 59.7 Diamondyd 852.8, 865, 850, 859.05 m M m W
Globus Spr 830, 833.2, 812.1, 817.45 Pi Indus.Ltd 3241, 3282.3, 3219.5, 3229.65 Adroitinfo 23.5, 24.3, 23.5, 23.75 Bh.Immun&bio 31.45, 31.85, 29.85, 30.45 Diana Tea Co 31, 32.4, 30.3, 31 M m m m W
Gls 411.9, 413.1, 408.75, 409.3 Pidilite 2519.95, 2519.95, 2447.2, 2450.35 Adv Lifesty 76.7, 76.7, 73.5, 76.65 Bhagil 159.3, 159.35, 157.6, 157.85 Dic India 383.6, 386.45, 379, 381.25 M m W
Gmm Pfaudler 1570.15, 1586.6, 1554.8, Pnbhousing 580, 582.85, 565.35, 568.95 Advait 390.1, 400, 389, 390.05 Bhagira.Chem 1220, 1300, 1220, 1252.1 Digispice 25.95, 26.9, 25.95, 26.25 m M m m W m
1578.45 Pncinfra 326.55, 334.9, 323.75, 328.85 Advani Hotel 80.2, 81.45, 79.7, 79.75 Bhagwati Aut 260.4, 260.4, 237, 259.7 Digjamltd 112.05, 116, 111.25, 111.65 M m W
Gmrinfra 41.1, 41.1, 40.25, 40.4 Policybzr 462.05, 467.5, 449.45, 450.65 Advik Labors 2, 2, 2, 2 Bhagwati Oxy 54.95, 54.95, 54.95, 54.95 Diligent 9.64, 9.85, 9.25, 9.32 M m m m
Gocolors 1160.1, 1194.2, 1155.1, 1159.55 Poly Medicur 876.35, 898, 870.8, 875.05 Advikca 3.62, 3.84, 3.55, 3.61 Bhagya Inl 51.45, 51.45, 49.15, 49.6 Disa India 8449.95, 8500, 8400, 8496.05 m M m W
Godawari Pow 407.1, 415.15, 401.2, 403.9 Polycab 2684.8, 2705.35, 2666, 2675.35 Ael 48.65, 48.65, 47.25, 48.15 Bhandari Hos 5.83, 5.95, 5.65, 5.78 Ditco 16.25, 16.5, 16.25, 16.5 M W
Godfrey Ph 2037.7, 2044.25, 1930.25, Polyplex 1555.05, 1558.9, 1530, 1533.75 Aepl 88, 90, 88, 90 Bharat Bhush 27, 27.5, 26, 27.2 Divshkt 88, 88, 86, 87.3 M m W
1947.95 Poonawalla 288.2, 290.75, 287, 287.7 Aether 876.55, 897, 863.85, 885.95 Bharat Bijle 2367.15, 2499, 2367.15, 2479.85 Djml 158, 158.4, 155.4, 158.4 M m W
Godrej Cons 917.2, 929.75, 917.2, 923.6 Power Finan 153, 154.95, 149.95, 150.45 Afel 17.45, 17.95, 17.25, 17.45 Bharat Gears 142.8, 143.95, 136.05, 137 Dlink Ind 223.3, 224, 219, 219.8 m M W
Godrej Ind 441.3, 448.25, 441.3, 443.6 Power Grid 214.2, 215.95, 212.75, 215.65 Affordable 315, 328.45, 297.25, 316.65 Bharat Ra(ps 9542.3, 9542.3, 9338.05, Dmcc 299, 302.35, 294, 295.65 M W mM
Godrej Prop 1247.95, 1255, 1228.1, 1237.8 Powerindia 3269.95, 3270.7, 3244.2, 3261.2 Agar Ind Cor 593.65, 605.85, 589.3, 597.4 9477.1 Dmr 31, 32.45, 31, 32 M m m O M Wm
Godrejagro 462, 463.5, 458.45, 459.5 Praj Ind.Ltd 353.05, 356.15, 352.45, 353.75 Agiil 497, 497, 480.2, 481.75 Bharat Seats 102.4, 102.4, 100, 100.65 Dnamedia 3.09, 3.2, 3.05, 3.12 M M m Wm m
Gokaldas 383.05, 385.5, 372.85, 376.25 Prestige 446.45, 446.95, 435.35, 439.9 Agio Paper 5, 5, 5, 5 Bharatagri 1197.95, 1197.95, 1132, 1154.75 Dolatalgo 63, 63.1, 60.8, 61.3 m M W
Gppl 94.55, 95.55, 94.2, 94.8 Pricolltd 202.8, 206.55, 201.25, 204.25 Agol 53.6, 56, 53.5, 53.85 Bharatwire 105.5, 105.8, 102.35, 102.45 Dolfin 125, 125, 124.7, 125 M W M
Granules (i) 321.5, 321.5, 312.45, 314.2 Princepipe 589.2, 592.9, 585, 587.6 Agri Tech 101.95, 104.1, 99.95, 101.25 Bhartiya Int 210.85, 211.75, 206.15, 207.55 Dolphin Medi 1.82, 1.82, 1.66, 1.82 M W
Graphite In. 376.7, 391.6, 376.7, 379 Priviscl 1132.95, 1135.95, 1104.6, 1119.5 Agro Tech Fo 828.75, 841.65, 825, 830.15 Bhaskar Agro 95, 95, 95, 95 Donear Ind. 111.95, 112.5, 106.05, 107.4 M m m W m
Grasim Ind. 1670, 1670, 1640.5, 1646.9 Procter &gam 13870.2, 13969.75, 13870, Agstra 65, 65.95, 64.55, 64.9 Bhatia 26.2, 26.2, 24.85, 24.85 Dpl 21, 21.85, 20.65, 20.65 M W
Gravita 447.9, 460.85, 441.35, 458.55 13880 Ahl 230, 244.55, 225.5, 241.75 Bheema Cem 141, 143, 137.4, 140.9 Dr.Agar.Eye 1199, 1230, 1185, 1215.15 M m Wm
Great Easte 620.25, 636.9, 619.25, 624.85 Prsmjohnsn 105, 105, 103.35, 103.65 Ahluwalia Co 511.55, 513.8, 497, 501.65 Bhilwara Sp. 43.4, 43.4, 40.2, 42 Drcsystems 38.75, 38.75, 35.55, 38.25 m M W
Greaves Cott 140.15, 143.35, 138.85, 141.95 Pspproject 715.9, 727.75, 714.35, 721.8 Ahmed.Steel 18.15, 18.95, 18.15, 18.15 Bhilwra Tec 15.8, 16.1, 15, 15.3 Dreamfolks 372.05, 375, 371.25, 372.45 M M m W
Greenpanel 329.35, 332.35, 321.2, 325.9 Ptcil 2518.15, 2578.5, 2505.6, 2535.95 Ai Champdny 24.8, 24.8, 24.8, 24.8 Bhoruka Alu. 0.39, 0.39, 0.39, 0.39 Dredging Cor 366.8, 371.3, 365.05, 365.9 M m W
Grind Norton 1927.25, 1999.55, 1927.25, Pun.Alkali 79.05, 84.4, 79.05, 82.15 Aiil 211.8, 213, 199.9, 201.5 Bigbloc 135.35, 139.4, 134.25, 135 Dronachrya 198.8, 198.8, 198.8, 198.8 M m W
1990.65 Punjab Natio 56.85, 59.4, 56.85, 58.9 Aimco Pesti. 161, 161, 157.5, 159.15 Bihar Sponge 11.2, 11.65, 10.9, 11.03 Dspbanketf 42.1, 42.5, 42.1, 42.32 M m M W m
Grinfra 1210.1, 1224.85, 1200.75, 1210.05 Pvr Ltd 1752.95, 1761, 1663.45, 1683.35 Aiml 38.2, 38.2, 36, 36.1 Bikaji 428.25, 431.95, 418, 422.05 Dspn50etf 181, 181.75, 180.75, 180.75 m Mm m m X
Grm Overseas 379.05, 385.5, 374.65, 376.65 Quess 395.1, 399.6, 394.4, 396.6 Ainfra 22.5, 22.9, 22, 22.1 Bilcare Ltd. 58.5, 58.5, 58.5, 58.5 Dspnewetf 209, 209.43, 207.1, 207.51 Mm m m
Grse 490, 505.9, 490, 501.4 Radicokhait 1072.8, 1081.95, 1065.9, Aishwarya 4.97, 4.97, 4.55, 4.71 Billwin 44, 44, 43.8, 43.8 Dspq50etf 161.5, 162.1, 160.75, 160.75 M m m m
Gtl Infrast 1.16, 1.17, 1.15, 1.16 1069.05 Ajanta Soya 36.3, 39.15, 35.85, 36.8 Bimetal Bear 480.9, 480.9, 435.1, 443.05 Dspsilvetf 68.5, 69.15, 68.36, 68.36 m M m m M
Guj Amb Exp 243, 243.55, 240.1, 241.45 Railtel 133, 133.95, 127.6, 128.4 Ajcon Global 34.45, 34.45, 34.1, 34.1 Bin.Tex.Pr(p 775, 775.1, 775, 775.1 Ducon 10.95, 10.99, 10.4, 10.48 m M m m
Guj Petronet 273.95, 279.9, 269.25, 278.5 Rain 184.85, 184.85, 178.95, 179.55 Ajel 9.3, 9.55, 8.65, 9.5 Bindalagro 24.85, 25.05, 24.5, 24.6 Duke Offshor 9.04, 9.05, 9.04, 9.05 M m Y
Guj.Alkali 734.45, 734.45, 727.9, 730.4 Raj Glo Wir 830, 837.5, 820.05, 823.65 Ajil 16.45, 16.45, 16.45, 16.45 Binny Ltd. 305.9, 305.9, 290, 291.85 Duncaneng 376, 383.4, 367.05, 371.75 m M m
Guj.Mineral 158.75, 158.8, 155.4, 157.5 Rajesh Expo. 809.75, 819, 795, 807.45 Ajmera 317.8, 319.75, 313.25, 314.65 Binny Mills 95.8, 104.45, 95.8, 98.25 Duro Pack 77.6, 77.6, 74.2, 74.8 m M m m W
Guj.Narmada 574, 578.95, 565, 567.3 Rallis India 257.65, 261, 251.5, 255.4 Ajrinfra 1.36, 1.38, 1.34, 1.36 Biofil Chem 54.05, 55.95, 54.05, 54.55 Duroply 152, 152.95, 148.45, 150.05 M m m m m m m m
Guj.St.Fert 140.15, 140.55, 135.5, 136.2 Ramcocem 709, 716.25, 707.75, 711.65 Akashdeep 92.4, 92.4, 88.5, 90 Biogen 0.84, 0.84, 0.82, 0.83 Dutron Poly. 127.2, 133.75, 127.1, 127.2 m m m
Gujgas 450.6, 452.7, 446.45, 448.7 Rashtr.Chem. 125.65, 125.65, 122.3, 122.95 Aki 104.95, 104.95, 100, 100 Biret 296.01, 299.75, 296.01, 299.13 Dvl 240.65, 240.65, 234.05, 235.2 M m m M
Hal 2440.05, 2504.7, 2440.05, 2475.75 Rategain 347.75, 366.6, 344.65, 358.7 Aksh Optifib 10.5, 10.77, 10.41, 10.66 Birla Pretec 40.95, 41.7, 40.2, 40.55 Dwl 33.4, 33.4, 30.3, 30.45 M m m
Happstmnds 886.2, 890.05, 880, 882.3 Ratnamni Met 1939.9, 1945.55, 1916.3, Akshar 48.5, 50.4, 48.5, 50.4 Birlacable 149.55, 150.7, 146.25, 147.25 Dynacons Sys 409.65, 440, 403.55, 432.5 M m
Hathway Cab 16.75, 17.05, 16.5, 16.65 1931.75 Aksharchem I 262.7, 264.05, 261.65, 264.05 Birlatyres 4.17, 4.17, 4.17, 4.17 Dynamat.Tech 2519.9, 2579.5, 2519.8, 2557 M m m
Hatsun Agro 881.05, 899, 880.6, 897.45 Raymond 1477.8, 1490, 1448.75, 1452.6 Akspintex 87, 89, 84.6, 84.95 Bkmindst 1.13, 1.19, 1.12, 1.19 Dynamic 203, 205, 201.05, 201.9 M
Havellsindia 1184.95, 1196.3, 1172.05, Rba 114.75, 116, 114.75, 115.2 Alan Scott 58.35, 58.9, 58, 58.9 Bkv Industrs 9.3, 9.33, 9, 9.33 Dynamic Ind. 66.55, 70.85, 66.55, 69.7 M m m
1177.65 Rblbank 176.85, 179.2, 173.55, 175.5 Alankit 10.99, 10.99, 10.61, 10.67 Bl Kashyap 33.1, 33.45, 32.2, 32.45 Dynamic Port 38.85, 38.85, 38.85, 38.85 M m m
Hawkins Cook 6257.7, 6257.7, 6135.9, Recltd 123.95, 124.35, 122.3, 123.35 Albert David 573.15, 573.15, 553.95, 559.8 Bl.Chip Tex 133, 133.95, 129.25, 132.4 Dynavision 162.8, 162.8, 153.85, 156 H M
6151.65 Redington 183, 183, 179.3, 179.85 Alch Corp 10.32, 10.32, 10.32, 10.32 Blackrose 168, 168, 165.65, 166.4 Dynemic Pro 290.6, 296.6, 289.7, 292.8 M
Hbl P Sys 101.85, 103.3, 100.1, 100.45 Rel Indl Inf 918.95, 919.75, 897.05, 899.3 Alembic Ltd. 71.5, 71.5, 70.3, 70.45 Blb Ltd. 36.1, 37.15, 32, 33.3 E M
Hcg 286.45, 286.55, 284.75, 285.45 Rel Infra 134.2, 139.45, 133.9, 139.45 Alexander 17.8, 17.8, 16.8, 17.35 Blissgvs Ph 72.95, 72.95, 71.1, 71.4 E.Com Infote 57.75, 57.75, 57.75, 57.75 M m m
Hcl Techno 1079.05, 1100, 1078.85, 1093.9 Relaxo Foot. 891.55, 894.35, 885, 887 Alfa Ica (i) 42.4, 42.4, 42, 42.4 Bloom Dekor 14.99, 14.99, 14.17, 14.17 Earum 2.73, 2.76, 2.65, 2.7 M M m
Hdfc 2640.05, 2648.55, 2585.1, 2594.75 Reliance 2474.9, 2479.75, 2436.05, 2444.7 Alfa Transfo 17.26, 17.26, 16.5, 17.25 Bloom Indust 28.95, 28.95, 23, 25.45 Easter Si(ps 3.6, 3.9, 3.6, 3.71 M m m Z
Hdfc Bank 1624.4, 1624.4, 1580.15, 1585.25 Religare Ent 174.85, 174.85, 170.5, 172.8 Alfavison.Ov 12.78, 12.9, 12.01, 12.84 Bls Infote 3, 3, 2.85, 2.89 Eastern Tred 36, 36, 33.5, 33.95 m M m
Hdfcamc 2140.05, 2173.3, 2103.25, 2112.55 Renuka Sugar 55.35, 55.55, 54.35, 54.45 Alfl 1.92, 2.1, 1.92, 2.09 Blueclouds 12.92, 12.96, 12.32, 12.96 Eastwest 5.95, 6.03, 5.66, 5.72 m M
Hdfclife 604.05, 612.25, 600, 604.1 Rhim 866.15, 892, 856.5, 866.25 Alfred Herb 691.6, 695.6, 691.6, 695.1 Bluecoast 5.41, 5.42, 5.41, 5.42 Easun 50.1, 51, 50, 51 m M W m
Heg Limited 1050.85, 1134.25, 1050.85, Rites 330, 337.2, 327.4, 334.6 Alicon 992.4, 994, 960.9, 972.4 Bmw 35.85, 35.85, 34.65, 34.7 Ebbetf0425 1096.14, 1096.14, 1096.14, M m
1098.9 Rk Forgings 264.3, 271.8, 264.3, 268.1 Alkali 149.75, 149.75, 141.95, 142.5 Bnaltd 322.75, 322.75, 314, 315 1096.14 M mm m
Heidel Cem 190.1, 190.1, 185.25, 185.45 Rolexrings 1791.05, 1844, 1791.05, 1839.15 Allied Digit 90.4, 97.25, 88.9, 96.35 Bnl 76.8, 79.7, 74.05, 76.75 Ebbetf0430 1239.65, 1239.6 m M m
Hemiprop 105, 107.05, 104.05, 104.8 Rossari 736.3, 744.2, 716.55, 720.75 Allsec Tech 520, 524.9, 513, 515.75 Bodal Chem 76, 76.8, 75.3, 75.85 M m M
Heromotoco 2720.05, 2763.05, 2709.35, Route 1215.3, 1221, 1196.5, 1209.5 Almondz Glo 67.25, 72.4, 67.25, 72.1 Bodhtree 15.24, 15.84, 14.53, 15.25 M m m
2758.3 Rpower 14.17, 14.65, 14.1, 14.25 Alok Inds. 15.25, 15.5, 15.05, 15.1 Bom Dyeing 78.2, 79, 77.5, 78.05 m M m
Hfcl 73.8, 74.2, 72.65, 72.8 Rtnindia 44.1, 50.4, 44.1, 48.9 Alpa Lab 58.3, 59.65, 58, 58 Bom.Cycle 719.25, 719.25, 718.75, 719 M M m m
Hginfra 679.8, 679.8, 649.3, 656.4 Rtnpower 3.94, 4.05, 3.9, 3.98 Alphageo (i) 265, 273.3, 265, 267.1 Bom.Wire Rop 30.4, 32.9, 30.25, 31.5 M m M m
Hgsl 1311.55, 1325, 1308.8, 1318.9 Rupa & Co 284.95, 284.95, 277.1, 279.45 Alphalogic 37.05, 39.35, 37.05, 37.2 Bomoxy-b1 11906, 12323.9, 11906, 12198 M m m m
Hikal Ltd. 401.05, 411.35, 394.85, 400.85 Rvnl 81.55, 81.8, 76.35, 76.85 Alpine Hsg. 112.7, 117.25, 108.15, 115.45 Bomtalkies 6.07, 6.07, 6.07, 6.07 M
Hil 2830, 2872.8, 2805.8, 2851.75 Sanduma 853, 878.8, 840.05, 865.8 Alps Inds. 2.01, 2.05, 1.99, 1.99 Bonlon 75.7, 76, 71.25, 71.35 M
Hind Uni Lt 2622.05, 2625.75, 2583.8, Sanofi 5747.95, 5747.95, 5625, 5673.35 Alps Motor 0.57, 0.57, 0.55, 0.55 Bpl Ltd. 74.6, 74.6, 71.05, 71.4 M m
2597.15 Sansera 755.15, 760, 745.55, 753.05 Alstone 1.9, 1.9, 1.9, 1.9 Bplpharma 336.95, 336.95, 322.2, 329.2 m M m
Hind.Constn. 19.3, 19.6, 19, 19.05 Sapphire 1306, 1306, 1265.05, 1280.4 Alu Fluoride 295.05, 305.95, 295, 301.15 Brady Morris 230.25, 233.95, 215.4, 233.8 M M
Hind.Copper 129, 129.5, 125.35, 127.9 Sarda Enmin 1088.45, 1113, 1073, 1085.4 Amal Product 295.25, 300.05, 291, 294.55 Brahm Infra 32, 32, 29.3, 30.05 m M
 Caimi emerges overall 10th, Buhler 14th for Hero in Dakar Rally
SPORTS BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023
PTI/ RIYADH: Hero Moto Sports Team Rally completed its Dakar 2023 campaign with a top-10
overall finish, including two stage wins and a stage podium, making it the team’s best
performance in the gruelling rally.

FOR GIVING HIM BATTERS WORLD-CLASS PRACTICE FOR UPCOMING FOUR-MATCH TEST SERIES

Kohli credits to throw Ian Healy predicts 2-1 victory for India over Australia
IANS/NEW DELHI ries is of extreme impor- than we will, but if they get Test,” said Healy on SEN Australia should win 3-1
tance for India, as a spot in flat wickets that India used radio show. over England, who have
Former Australia wicket- the final of the World Test to put out, nice flat Starc will be joining the been on a high in the for-
keeper-batter Ian Healy Championship (WTC), to batting wickets Australian team from the mat thanks to “Bazball”

down specialists
In my honest opinion, all three of them have
has predicted a 2-1 series
win for India in the four-
Test series against Aus-
tralia starting from Nag-
pur on February 9. Healy
be held in June 2023, is at
stake.
“They’ve got a good team
but I’m not too scared of
their spinners unless they
and bowlers
have to work
really hard, I
think we can
do it. But (my
second Test due to a fin-
ger injury to his bowling
hand, which he sus-
tained during the sec-
ond Test against South
strategy of Ben Stokes and
Brendon McCullum, pro-
vided the Pat Cummins-led
side don’t have any injury
concerns.
added that his prediction produce unreasonable prediction is) 2- Africa at the MCG in “I think for once we’ll
given us world-class practice every time we can come true if the hosts wickets. If they produce 1 India, if Starc’s December 2022. cope the best against An-
aren’t preparing “unrea- unreasonable wickets like unavailable in Australia’s next over- derson and Broad, Ander-
play. They challenge us in the nets like anyone sonable wickets”. they did half the series last the first seas Test assign- son is 40 years of age,
145 or 150 kmph pace bowlers would do in the game. India and Australia will time (we won’t win), two ment is the we’ve got to really get some
play four Tests in Nagpur, wickets were just terrible, Ashes against pressure back on him. Our
They always try to get us out and make sure that they New Delhi, Dharamsala unfair, spinners jumping England in best players for mine, Pat
test us regularly” and Ahmedabad to decide over your head on day June-July. Cummins and Steve Smith
the winner of the Border- one.” “So that type of thing Healy pre- will be our stars,” he con-
IANS / NEW DELHI ated with the Gavaskar Trophy. The se- they will play better on dicted that cluded.
team for a long
Talismanic India bat- time as a throw-
ter Virat Kohli credit-
ed throw down spe-
cialists
Garani,
Dayanand
Nuwan
down specialist.
Garani started
as a throwdown
specialist with
Trying to be the Ajinkya I was Sports Cafe
Seneviratne and D
Raghvendra for mak-
ing the batters look
Indian team af-
ter working with
Punjab Kings
in my initial days: Rahane Viacom 18 bags media rights for
Women’s IPL for 951 crore
better with world- while Senevi- PTI / NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Monday announced that
class practice through ratne was roped PTI / NEW DELHI Viacom 18 have grabbed the media rights for the
relentless deliveries. in as a throw- upcoming Women’s IPL for a whopping Rs 951 crore for
“At times, it feels down specialist Ajinkya Rahane is “trying” five years after pipping other bidders, including Disney
very intense. For me in 2018 to help In- to be the batter he was in his Star and Sony, in the closed-bid auction.The auction for
that has been the dif- dian batsmen younger days. the T20 league was conducted by the cricket board in
ference in my career counter left-arm Far from the arclights and Mumbai on Monday. The inaugural Women’s IPL is likely
to be very honest. fast-bowling. perks of being an India Test to begin in the first week of March. Five teams will
From where I was as a Right-handed captain, the Mumbai skip- compete and all the matches will be held in Mumbai.
cricketer before I opener Shubman per has embarked on a jour- Dortmund tells Moukoko
started getting this Gill was also in ney of self discovery, with-
kind of practice to praise of the out any specific destination. to decide on future
where I am today.” throwdown spe- He feels it is working well AP/ DORTMUND: Borussia Dortmund
“A lot of credit has cialists of the In- for him as 532 runs in five has told 18-year-old striker Youssoufa
go to these guys, who dian team. Ranji games, with a top Moukoko to make a decision about his
have given us practice “These three score of 204 and an average future this month as one of the most
regularly and I am guys combined of 76, would suggest. sought-after young talents in world
sure Shubman will would have had “I was thinking about old soccer weighs up whether to sign a
also feel the same. 1200 to 1500 wick- times and when I first came new contract or become a free
Their contribution ets very easily. into Ranji team (back in agent.Moukoko became the youngest player ever to
has been unbelievable. They put in a lot 2007). How I used to play, represent Germany at a men’s World Cup in November
You guys should re- of hard work and what was my thought and is Dortmund’s top scorer in the Bundesliga this season
member their names prepare us for all process. I have gone back to with six goals in 14 games.
and faces because, be- kinds of condi- the drawing board and I am Punjab Kings rope in Sunil Joshi as
hind our success, a lot tions we need to trying to be the Ajinkya
of effort has been put practice in head- what I used to be in my ini- spin bowling coach
in by these guys. ing into the tial days,” Rahane said dur- PTI/NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings
Thank you to all for match. These are ing an interaction on the eve year-old who has played 82 what is his advice for on Monday announced the
your very, very honest the people who of Mumbai’s penultimate Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is. Prithvi or Sarfaraz ahead of appointment of former India
efforts which have give us the confi- Ranji Trophy game against Having experienced the an important Ranji game. left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi
helped us,” said Kohli dence that we arch-rivals Delhi. high of international crick- “My advice to them would as their spin bowling coach
in a video posted on can perform at “I am not thinking too et, Rahane understands be simple. Control the con- for the upcoming IPL.
bcci.tv. this level.” much about my own batting Prithvi Shaw’s ecstacy at trollables and not dwell on “We are excited to announce
Raghavendra, re- but preparation matters a getting an India recall (in things that are not in your that former Indian left-arm
ferred to as Raghu in CAREER BATTING - ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS lot to me. Preparation has T20Is) and Sarfaraz Khan hands. Just try and be in the spinner Sunil Joshi has been
the Indian cricket cir- Innings: 259 Aggregate: 12754 Highest Score: 183 been really good even before getting ignored after back- moment and not think too appointed as Punjab Kings’
cles, has been associ- Average: 58.24 Highest Average: 60.31 Ranji season,” said the 34- to-back 900-run seasons.So far ahead,” said Rahane. spin bowling coach,” the
franchise announced in a
Twitter post.The 52-year-old, who has played 15 Tests and

Malaysia earn hard-fought

69 ODIs from 1996 to 2001, led the Indian selection
AUSTRALIA OPEN committee before being replaced by current chairman

Nadal wins hard-fought

Chetan Sharma.
Spectator aims kick at Arsenal
3-2 win over Chile goalkeeper after EPL game
AP/LONDON: A spectator climbed onto an advertising

battle against Draper

board and appeared to kick Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron
France registers Ramsdale after the team’s 2-0 win over Tottenham in the
Premier League. The incident took place moments after
first World Cup the final whistle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as
win, beats South Ramsdale went to pick up his water bottle from behind
Africa 2-1 IANS / MELBOURNE earn his first win of the 2023 season. one of the goals.
Playing for a record-extending 23rd
n the Hockey World Cup,
The 22-time Grand Slam champion, Grand Slam singles titles, Nadal is seek-
I the third match was
played between France vs
Spain’s Rafael Nadal won the Australian ing his third Australian Open Trophy. He U19 WOMEN’S T20 WC
Open first-round match against Britain’s will meet American Mackenzie McDon-
South Africa. There was a
tough fight between both
the teams in this match.
Till the first half, there was
Jack Draper to kickstart his title defence
here at Rod Laver Arena on Monday.
The Spaniard registered a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-
1 victory over the 21-year-old Draper to
ald, who won 7-6(5), 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-7(10), 6-4
against countryman
Nakashima, in the second round on
Wednesday.
Brandon Shafali, Shweta star in
a 1-1 goal draw between
the two but in the end,
France won the match 2-
1. In the fourth quarter,
Swiatek crosses Tsitsipas kick-starts India’s massive 112-run
France took the lead
through a penalty corner.
Niemeier hurdle No 1 bid with victory over UAE
This was France’s first win
comfortable
W
orld No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland began
in World Cup 2023. France
campaign with a hard-fought 6-4, 7-5 IANS / BENONI were brilliant upfront,
controlled the ball from
the start and soon got
their first penalty corner.
win over Germany’s Jule Niemeier.
Swiatek will face first-round win Captain Shafali Verma hit a
picking a wicket each and
were immaculate with
Colombia’s Camila

S
tefanos Tsitsipas is playing for a blistering 78 while her their line and length to de-
Victor Charlet of France
Osorio in the sec- double prize at the Australian Open. opening partner Shweta fend the huge total with
converted the penalty.
ond round on The Greek started his campaign Sehrawat slammed 74 not great ease, restricting UAE
Shortly after this, South
Wednesday.A like a man on a mission on Monday at out and carried her bat to just 97/5 in their 20 overs.
Africa also demanded a
semifinalist in Melbourne Park, where he eased past through the innings to set Left-arm spinner Mannat
penalty and after the
Melbourne last Quentin Halys 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(6) to reach the up India’s massive 122-run Kashyap and leg-spinner
video referral, the African
ANI / ROURKELA pool and can advance fur- year, Swiatek Australian Open second round. victory over UAE in their Parshavi Chopra also
team got a penalty, which
ther in the tournament if worked hard in The 24-year-old Tsitsipas, who reached
they converted into a
Malaysia managed to keep they do well in the cross- her opener. The the semifinals at the opening Grand
goal.
its hopes of further overs. Chile, on the other 21-year-old Slam of the season in 2019, 2021, and 2022,
progress in the ongoing hand, is at the bottom of made clear be- is chasing his maiden major crown.
FIH Men’s Hockey World the table with zero points the ball went breezed past fore the tour- Should the third seed go all the way in
Cup alive after a fighting 3- and no win in two matches. goalkeeper Adrian Hen- nament she was Melbourne, he would also overtake the
2 win over Chile in their In the first quarter, the riquez but Vicente Goni not taking Niemeier injured Carlos Alcaraz to become No. 1 in
Pool C match at the Birsa Malaysian Firhan Ashari made a timely intervention lightly, and the Ger- the ATP Rankings for the first time.He
Munda International Hock- tried to attack, but missed to ward off the man once again will meet home wild card Rinky Hijikata,
ey Stadium at Rourkela on the goal by inches as the threat.Sumantri received proved to be a tough who battled back to beat Yannick Hanf-
Monday. ball went flying into the the ‘Player of the Match’ matchup for the mann 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3, in the second
With this win, Malaysia stands. Malaysia almost award for his match-win- World No.1. round.
climbed to third in their scored minutes later after ning goal for Malaysia.

Netherlands down New Zealand 4-0 Sinner downs Kyle

Edmund; Shang
T
hree-time champions Netherlands
continued their good run at the ongo-
ing FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Juncheng makes
Odisha as they defeated New Zealand 4-0
with Brinkman Thierry scoring two goals
in a Pool C match at the Birsa Munda In-
history with win
ternational Hockey Stadium here on Mon-

J
annik Sinner made a stunning start
day. with a win against Kyle Edmund to
With this victory, the Netherlands are at open Monday’s play in Melbourne second Group D match of picked a wicket each as In-
the top of their pool with six points with here at John Cain Arena.The 15th-seeded ICC U19 Women’s T20 dia now sits on top of the
two wins in two games and look set for a di- fourth minute and a strike from Joseph Italian ran away with a 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 win World Cup at the Willow- Group D points table with
rect quarterfinal qualification. On the oth- Morrison, but both did not lead to goals. against Edmund.Next up for Sinner is ei- moore Park on Monday. two wins in as many match-
er hand, the Black Sticks are in the second The Dutch seemed to dominate the pro- ther Tomas Martin Etcheverry or Gre- Led by Shafali and Shwe- es. Their final match of
position in the table, with three points and ceedings.For his two goals, Brinkman was goire Barrere. ta’s entertaining knock Group D will be against
one win in two games.The Netherlands given the ‘Player of the Match award. Elsewhere, Shang Juncheng made histo- with the bat, apart from Scotland on Wednesday.
kept an aggressive pace in the match. They ry for China on Monday in his Grand Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 49, Brief scores: India 219/3
got off to a good start as skipper Brinkman Slam debut, as the Chinese star became India managed to post a in 20 overs (Shafali Verma
scored in the second minute to give his side AUSTRALIA HOLD the first man from the Asian nation to win mammoth 219/3 in their 20 78, Shweta Sehrawat 74 not
an early lead. A pass came from Tjep ARGENTINA 3-3 an Australian Open match in the Open overs, the first time a team out, Samaira Dharnidhar-
Hoedemakers near the circle and there was Blake Govers’ last-gasp goal has helped Era.In a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5 triumph against in the tournament posted a ka 1-33, Indhuja Nandaku-
little New Zealand defenders could do to Australia hold Argentina to a 3-3 draw. In Germany’s Oscar Otte, the 17-year-old 200+ score. mar 1-47) beat UAE 97/5 in
stop him. a thrilling encounter, Australia and qualifier used his attacking game to con- In reply, the Indian 20 overs (Lavanya Keny 24,
New Zealand also got themselves some Argentina did not budge. trol play in Melbourne. bowlers, led by pacers Titas Titas Sadhu 1-14, Parshavi
chances including a penalty corner in the Sadhu and Shabnam M.D, Chopra 1-13) by 122 runs
Indonesia soccer disaster trial begins for 5 charged
AP/INDONASIA: An Indonesian court began trial Monday against five men on charges of
negligence leading to the deaths of 135 people after police fired tear gas inside a soccer stadium,
setting off a panicked run for the exits in which many were crushed.The deadly crowd surge Oct.
1 in East Java’s Malang city was among the world’s worst sporting disasters. INDORE / BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023
SPORTS
INDIA OPEN SUPER 750 TOURNAMENT JOE ROOT SAYS

I made my debut in all

A fit Marin is not scared of any player
“Last year was really really tough. I was coming from injury. No active badminton player is (still)
three formats in India
playing after two serious injuries but I didn’t want to give up because I have something on my IANS / NEW DELHI

mind. I want to win another medal at the Olympics,” Marin said on Monday England batter Joe Root re-
flected on his memories of
PTI / NEW DELHI ACL and tore both menisci was able to do some good playing cricket in India,
in her left knee in June practise and prepare for saying he carries fond
Two career-threatening 2021, jeopardising her ca- one whole month.” Marin, memories of his time in
knee injuries could break reer. who will open against the country due to him
the resolve any athletes but But she kept herself moti- Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara making his international
Olympic champion Caroli- vated, doing everything she in India Open, said she is in cricket debut across all for-
na Marin “accepted pain” could on the road to recov- good shape and will look to mats.
and chose to fight instead of ery and finally returned to improve. Root is currently plying
giving up. action last year.Since then “I did a good performance his trade for the Dubai Cap-
The Olympic, World, and she had a mixed bag of re- last week. I had three good itals in the inaugural edi-
tion of the International
League T20 (ILT20) in the
UAE. But in the interna-
tional cricket arena, Root is
the lead batter for England
in Tests and ODIs, having
been a member of the 2019
ODI World Cup winning
side at home.
He will be seen in action
in India when he links up
MY COACH PUT UP HIS FEELING with Rajasthan Royals for
IPL 2023 in a couple of
Sindhu on receiving months’ time, making it his
first brush with the tourna-
support from Park ment. “I made my debut in
all three formats in India
quite a long time ago now. I
PV Sindhu’s comeback from a five-month injury layoff played my 50th Test in In- for the sport and it’s great take on Gulf Giants on
ended in a first-round defeat to nemesis Carolina Marin. dia. Fond memories, it’s a to see that passion. I always Monday evening. He also
Mindful of her long absence from the court, coach Park great place to play cricket. enjoy getting to play in In- opened up on his views on
Tae-sang shared an emotional post after the loss. The passion for the game is dia and also have a lot of the ILT20, pointing out that
On Monday, the double Olympic medallist acknowl- evident when you walk into fun,” Root was quoted as with more exposure, the
edged the support she received from the foreign coach any stadium.” saying by Zee, the broad- tournament can reach new
after the reverse in the Malaysia Open, saying making a “You don’t even have to be caster of the ILT20. heights and help in the
comeback itself is difficult after an injury. in a cricket ground, to be Root will be next seen for growth of cricket in the
Asked about the post, Sindhu said, “After the injury, honest, it’s an obvious love the Capitals when they UAE.
comeback itself is a hard thing. My coach put up his
European champion, sults.”It was tough physi- matches even though I lost feeling because for the last five months we haven’t NETIZENS REACT IN SHOCK
Marin was in a different cally but especially mental- against Chen Yufei. I am played. But we have to be happy that we attempted to

Babar Azam’s alleged personal

zone before sustaining an ly. When you have to prac- ready for this week.”I am play against Marin after the injury. I hope there will be
Anterior Cruciate Liga- tice every day with pain, fi- looking forward to compete good days.” As far as head-to-head goes, this was Sind-
ment (ACL) injury in her nally you have to accept it against any player. I am not hu’s 10th defeat to Marin, who also prevailed over the In-
right knee during the 2019 as otherwise it frustrates scared to face on anyone. dian ace in the final of the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Indonesian Masters final in
January.She made a come-
back in 2020 and was
preparing for Tokyo Games
your mind.”But now I feel
really happy and comfort-
able with myself because
around December, I didn’t
Now it’s just small things I
have to improve upon. I
have to keep going and im-
proving. I am looking for-
On a comeback trail, Sindhu said she is satisfied with
her recovery and hoped to display her new skills at the
India Open Super 750 tournament, beginning here on
Tuesday.
videos leaked on social media
when she suffered another have any pain. So finally I ward to this week.” IANS / NEW DELHI Babar to spoil his image but we know he is humble
while other said the video and will not do these kinds
Pakistan skipper Babar is been morphed and urged of shameful acts.”
Dhruv-Arjun set to miss entire Asian circuit Azam, who is going not to spread lies against “What is the fuss about
through a purple patch the star batter. Babar Azam’s leaked pic?

Y oung Indian men’s doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila

and MR Arjun will miss the entire Asian circuit,
including the India Open Super 750 badminton tour-
with the bat, has landed in
a controversy as his alleged
personal videos and photo
A user wrote: “There is no
movement of his lips that
clearly shows that video
Also, people should refrain
from spreading it, if they
have any decency left inside
nament, due to an injury. went viral on social media. has been edited by someone them,” another user said.
Arjun had suffered a ligament tear in his ankle dur- A Twitter post by a
ing training at French Open last year. He seemed to parody account has
have recovered but felt discomfort again while we Babar’s alleged video
starting training in December.”We have pulled out of of sexting with a girl
everything, so won’t be playing India Open or any of and his photo making
the events in Asia. I’m still recovering from the ankle rounds on social me-
injury. It is okay now but I don’t want to push myself dia. However, the au-
too hard. I am doing my rehab and will start training thenticity of the video
from January 20,” Arjun said. . has not been con-
“Since it is a long year and an important one with the firmed.
Olympic qualification, we thought it was the right call. The alleged viral
We would look to play the Senior nationals in February video of Babar caused
or European circuit, starting with All England Cham- a stir among the neti-
pionships possibly.” The 84th Senior National Bad- zens. Some of his fans
minton Championships is scheduled to be held in Pune claimed that this is a
from February 22 to 28. conspiracy against

ROAD TO RECOVERY
HAS BEGUN
PREMIER LEAGUE
T20Is shouldn’t replace ODIs: Greenidge
I am ready for
the challenges
Arsenal extend lead as Man Utd On a whirlwind trip of the national capital, the 71-year-old arrived at the Feroz Shah Kotla from

claim derby bragging rights

ahead, says Delhi’s Terminal 3 on Delhi Metro. The bat manufacturing company that invited Greenidge for a
promotional event, factored in the heavy traffic owing to a political event
Pant
PTI/ NEW DELHI Test match is the real crick-
IANS / NEW DELHI IANS/ LONDON et. 50 overs is like a midway,
A part of West Indies cricket’s gold- 20 overs and now it has gone
India wicketkeeper-batter Arsenal strengthened their en period in the 1970s and 80s, Gor- 10 overs.”Where are you go-
Rishabh Pant on Monday grip on the Premier League don Greenidge still watches “only ing to go from here. 2 overs,
acknowledged the support with a 2-0 win away to Tests” as he hasn’t yet warmed up to 1 over?” he asked sarcasti-
and good wishes coming North London rivals Totten- the slam bang nature of the T20 ver- cally.For Greenidge, the big-
his way since suffering ham. sion. ger concern is cricket’s most
multiple injuries in a car Arsenal’s win, coupled “I am not criticising T20 but it is pristine form — Tests.
accident on December 30, with the result of the Man- not my game. Yes, it is there and I DON’T WATCH
saying that his road to re- chester derby, puts Mikel there to stay. It is exciting, then there WINDIES CRICKET ANY-
covery has begun and hes Arteta’s side eight points is enjoyment. When you go to a MORE: To a query about
ready for the challenges clear of Manchester City game, you want to enjoy. Yes, it’s the West Indies cricket
ahead. and nine ahead of Newcas- good to watch but it’s not a game I team’s terminal decline, his
In a series of tweets, tle and Manchester United, watch on a regular basis. answer was sharp and
Pant also said that his sur- reports Xinhua news “I am the Test match person, and I short.”It used to hurt me but
gery was a success. “I am agency. have always been one. So it’s not crit- it doesn’t hurt me anymore.
humbled and grateful for The game was only 13 icism but it is my personal view,” Because I don’t watch crick-
all the support and good minutes on when Hugo Greenidge said during his short but et anymore. Only if it is Test
wishes. I am glad to let Lloris put Arsenal ahead eventful media interaction. cricket or a young player I
you know that my surgery with the first own goal of For a purist, with 19 Test hundreds have heard about, that is be-
was a success. The road to his career after he palmed and 30 international tons overall, he “Frankly, on a personal note, I ing spoken of, I would try to go alone
recovery has begun and I Bukayo Saka’s deflected ef- Arsenal were generally minute four minutes after opined that T20 is purely a “specta- wouldn’t want 50 overs to be replaced and see that player and make my
am ready for the chal- fort from a narrow-angle comfortable and results Bruno Fernandes had can- tor’s sport” and not a cricketer’s.So by T20 cricket. I believe T20 is purely own judgement. But I don’t as a rule
lenges ahead. Thank you into his own net. elsewhere mean Spurs’ top- celed out Jack Grealish’s would ODIs become less relevant a spectator’s sport and not a crick- go to the arena and watch cricket. Es-
to the @BCCI, @JayShah Martin Odegaard doubled four hopes have suffered an 60th minute header that had with the passage of time. eter’s sport. To me. it’s like fast food. pecially T20s.”
& government authorities Arsenal’s lead in the 36th important setback. given City the lead.
for their incredible sup- minute, placing a perfect Marcos Rashford’s 16th Manchester City appeared AFTER HUGE DEFEAT AGAINST INDIA IN 3RD ODI
port.” left foot shot wide of Lloris goal of the season sealed in vain for offside in Fer-

SLC seeks report from manager

“From the bottom of my after another surging run Manchester United’s come- nandes’ goal as Rashford
heart, I also would like to from Saka. back to beat local rivals had run alongside the ball
thank all my fans, team- Tottenham tried to get Manchester City 2-1 in Sat- and seemed to distract both
mates, doctors and the back on level terms after urday’s Manchester derby. the City defense and keeper
physios for your kind the break, but with Aaron Rashford poked the win- before Fernandes scored IANS/ COLOMBO
words and encourage- Ramsdale in excellent form, ning goal home in the 82nd with a low shot.
ment. Looking forward to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has di-
seeing you all on the SPANISH SUPERCUP rected the manager of the nation-
field,” he wrote. al team to submit a report per-
“I am humbled and
grateful for all the support
Gavi inspires Barcelona to triumph over Real Madrid taining to Sri Lankas heavy de-
feat against India in the third ODI
and good wishes. Just IANS / RIYADH: Young news agency. Real Madrid that Thibaut Courtois did well at Thiruvananthapuram on Sun-
wanted to let everyone Barcelona midfielder Gavi brought Luka Modric, Dani to tip onto the post before Alex day.
know that my surgery starred as FC Barcelona beat Carvajal and Ferland Mendy Balde fired the rebound wide. “The report should consist the
was successful, and I am Real Madrid 3-1 to win the fi- into their starting 11, while Eduardo Camavinga and views of the captain, the head
grateful to be on the road nal of the Spanish Supercup, Andreas Christensen, Alex Ferland Mendy linked well at coach, the selection panel and the
to recovery. My spirits are here. Balde and Sergio Busquets the other end for Mendy to team manager pertaining to the
high, and I’m feeling bet- The 18-year-old gave two as- were all in for Barcelona. cross to Benzema, whose head- loss,” SLC said in a statement.
ter every day and I want to sists and scored one of Barca’s With both sides playing an er dipped just wide of the post. “SLC has requested the team
extend my gratitude to all three goals in a complete dis- extra man in midfield, space It took a bad mistake from manager to submit the report
of you for your kind play in the King Fahd Stadium was at a premium in the first Antonio Rudiger to help break within five days. The report will
words, support and posi- as Barca outplayed their his- half, with challenges not al- the deadlock as Busquets won enable Sri Lanka Cricket to re-
tive energy during this toric rivals for nearly all of the lowing players time on the possession from his poor pass. view and understand the back-
difficult time,” he further game to give Xavi Hernandez ball. The first chance fell to Busquets picked out ground to the team’s dismal per-
wrote in an Instagram his first title since replacing Robert Lewandowski, who Lewandowski, who fed Gavi to formance in the final ODI, which
post. Ronald Koeman as coach 14 controlled at the edge of the score from a tight angle in the it lost by 317 runs after being
months ago, reports Xinhua area and fired in a low shot 33rd minute. bowled out in 22 overs,” it added.
 New sales Edtech firm Byju's has rolled out a 4-
tier tech-driven internal sales process
company by child rights body
National Commission for Protection of
interested customers having
minimum monthly income of Rs
process at replacing its existing direct sales
process to check mis-selling, the
Child Rights (NCPCR) over allegations
that the edtech firm is indulging in
25,000 will be eligible to buy courses
from BYJU's and will need to give
Byju's to curb company said on Monday.
The development comes against the
malpractices to lure parents and
children to buy their courses.
consent for placing the order and
before closing of the sales.
BHOPAL I TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023 misuse backdrop of summons issued to the Under the new sales model, - PTI

State forms inter-departmental JEE Main eligibility

not so relaxed after
panel for NEP 2020 implementation REPRESENTATIVE PIC/PIXABAY
all, say students
SANJAY JOG / Mumbai officers appointed on the Press Journal, “The state promoted. The Govern- ADITI ALURKAR / Mumbai do so, then they will be
committee will focus on Government has already ment plans to develop vir- screened as per the top

T
he Maharashtra coordination among vari- taken a decision to imple- tual laboratories. A Na-

D
ays after the Min- twenty percentiles of the
Government on ous departments for the ment the policy which rec- tional Educational Tech- istry of Higher CBSE or the national
Monday formed an effective implementation ommends four year under- nical Forum (NETF) will Education decid- board, explained Advo-
11-member inter-depart- of the NEC 2020. They will graduate degrees with be developed for facilitat- ed that those who emerge cate Anubha Srivastava,
mental committee for submit periodic reports to multiple entry and exit op- ing science education.” in the top 20 percentile of President of India Wide
state-level coordination, the committee’s head. tions. In the NEP 2020, the their respective state Parents Association
control and guidance in “For the effective imple- “The objective is to im- structure of 10+2+3 has boards can appear for Lawyer.
the effective implementa- mentation of the New Ed- prove gross enrollment in been changed to 5+3+3+4. the JEE counseling “The top twenty per-
tion of the National Edu- ucation Policy-2020 in the higher education to 50% It covers certification process, students believe centiles for the CBSE
cation Policy (NEP) 2020. state, the cooperation of by the year 2035. Another from foundation level to that the eligibility relax- board have seldom fallen
The committee is headed the school educationde- facility of taking a break graduate level. The first ations are still not below 85%, reversing the
by the additional chief partment along with other from the ongoing study for five years include three enough while demand- purpose of these relax-
secretary of the school ed- departments is important. pursuing any different years of practical exami- ing a lower cutoff. ations. These benefits
ucation department and “Along with the school course has been provid- nation and 1st and 2nd Candidates appearing will only be available for
includes officers from var- education department, ed.Several changes have grade and in this level the for JEE Main 2023 ob- some students to reap,
ious departments. some schools in the state been made in the existing examination is given served the extreme dis- the others won’t be able
School Education and are under the control of education policy, which based on games, research parities between the top to get into an IIT or an
Sports department Joint other departments, so for includes Graded Academ- and work. With the aim of scores of various state NIT even if they top the
Secretary Imtiyaz Kazi in the effective implementa- ic, Administrative and Fi- enabling the students to boards over the past few JEE Main,” said Anub-
a Government resolution tion of this policy, it is the other departments,” A senior School Educa- nancial Autonomy. Be- carry out comprehensive years and believe that ha.
released on Monday said also necessary to coordi- reads the Government res- tion and Sports depart- sides, e-courses in region- reading up to grade 3 pro- the proposed screening The National Testing
that the department wise nate the department and olution. ment officer told The Free al languages are being ficiency. system is unfit for a na- Agency announced the
tionwide entrance exam. eligibility criteria a
“The top 20 percentile month before the Janu-

Odisha students make giant Panjab Univ

UGC extends deadline for VC Raj Kumar
scores for Maharashtra
state board went over
75% in the previous
ary session of JEE Main
2023. These criteria were
reinstated for the 2023

hockey sticks with scrap foreign uni suggestions resigns

years, for ICSE it might
even be 90%, whereas the
Bihar state board has
exam after a two-year
hiatus caused by the
covid-19. The students
PTI / Berhampur (Odisha) The scraps were PTI / Chandigarh 65% over the past few who had dropped out of
STAFF REPORTER / Mumbai India has witnessed an out- be at the liberty to determine years. This means that the JEE Main 2022 coun-
collected from the
S
tudents of a govern- flow of 28-30 billion dollars their syllabus and admission

P
anjab University Vice

PIC: UNSPLASH
ment Industrial Train-

T
institute's workshop he University Grants with more than 6 lakh Indian processes, as long as the qual- Chancellor Raj Kumar
ing Institute (ITI) in Commission (UGC) students now studying ity of the knowledge impart- has resigned from the
Odisha's Berhampur have
and some garages in has extended the date abroad which is why UGC is ed does not differ from that of post, official sources said on
made a pair of giant 43-foot- the town for comments, suggestions, trying to bring foreign varsi- their parent campus, said Monday.
long hockey sticks using and feedback for the body's ties to the country so a huge UGC Chief Jagadesh Kumar. Vice President Jagdeep
scrap iron. draft regulations on campus- proportion of the young tal- The qualifications bestowed Dhankhar, who is also the
The sculpture, with the ters, welders, electricians es of foreign universities in ent remains in India while by foreign varsities in India Chancellor of the university,
theme 'waste to wealth' was and painters, took around a India till Feb 3, 2023. also pursuing cheaper educa- will also be at par with their has accepted his resignation,
inaugurated by Berhampur fortnight to erect the sculp- The stakeholders can send tion. counterparts abroad. It will the sources said. The reason
MP Chandra Sekhar Sahu on ture using over four tonnes of the suggestions and com- Foreign universities that be mandatory for these col- for his resignation was not
the occasion of the ongoing scrap iron, ITI principal Ra- ments to ugcforeigncollabo- factor into the top 500(overall leges to impart education in a immediately known.
Men's Hockey World Cup in jat Panigrahy said. ration@gmail.com. or subject-wise) of interna- physical classroom as online Dhankhar has given the
the state. The scraps were collected “In view of the requests be- tional university rankings teaching or distance learning charge of the VC to Renu Vig,
The giant hockey sticks, from the institute's work- ing received from the stake- will be welcome to set up will not be permitted under Dean University Instruc-
painted in tricolours and fit- shop and some garages in the holders to extend the last date their campuses in India. this setup, as reported by the tions (DUI) till further or-
ted with lights for illumina- town. for submitting comments/ Those universities that do not Free Press Journal. ders. Kumar had joined as
tion, have been installed at Sahu said even after the suggestions/feedback on the participate in these rankings The reaction to the pro- VC of Panjab University in
the open-air scrap sculpture end of the world cup, the aforesaid draft Regulations, but have a distinguished rep- posed norms have received 2018. Before joining the Uni-
park on the ITI campus. sculpture will continue to in- the last date for receiving utation due to their research mixed reactions from profes- versity, Kumar was the Di- only students from cer- selling process to im-
Around 400 students of spire generations to play the comments on the draft regu- and publications will also be sors, counsellors, academi- rector, Dean and Head of In- tain states are allowed prove their rank by reap-
various trades, including fit- national game. lations is hereby extended to allowed to open up a campus cians who see both positives stitute of Management Stud- wiggle room when it pearing for the exam
3rd February 2023," read the after an approval from UGC. and negatives with UGC's in- ies, Banaras Hindu Univer- comes to the benchmark now find themselves in a
Crossword # 662 notification by UGC. The foreign varsities will tentions. sity (BHU). of 75%,” said a class 12 fix.
student preparing for “This would not have
Across JEE Main 2023. been such a problem
1 Spheres or globes (4)
4 Bob up (6) Centre’s fund not enough for WB mid-day meal, says Trinamool The practicality of
this benchmark has also
been called into question
only if NTA had an-
nounced the eligibility a
few months before the
8 Chemist's workroom
IANS / Kolkata for running that scheme is Rs 595, which fuel which is mainly cooking gas and the as several state boards exam. I focused on my
in short (3) includes the price of cooking items, payment to the cook. Often there are de- have discontinued the JEE preparation and
10 Heroic tale (4)

A
t a time when the Union ministry spices, fuel and the payment to cook. mands for the addition of protein food practice of releasing chose not to reappear for
13 Desire (8) of education has decided to send However, the average daily fund allot- like eggs or fish. With this paltry allot- their top twenty per- my class 12 boards since
14 Wealthiest (7) an inspection team to West Ben- ment under the scheme for such a school ment when it is difficult to meet the bare centiles after the class 12 I managed to score
15 Journey (6) gal to review the implementation of the with 100 students is Rs 545. "So often the minimum adding more nutrition is out board exams were taken 74.08%. If Maharashtra
17 Disregard, mid-day meal scheme in the state, Tri- school authorities are forced to compro- of the question," he added. online during COVID. board’s top twenty per-
overlooked or namool Congress has raised a counter- mise on quality and at times even quan- According to senior Trinamool Con- If state boards choose centile is higher than
ignored (9) question on whether the Central fund al- tity of food to stay within the prescribed gress legislator Tapas Roy, the decision not to divulge these lists this, then I will have to
21 Physics unit (3) location per student under the scheme is allotment. We cannot expect the teach- to send the Central field inspection team this year as well, then let go of another year
sufficient to provide nutritious food. ers or headmasters to pay the excess without increasing the fund allotment the onus of procuring only because of a mere
22 Ancient Roman
The state government has chalked out amount from their own pockets," a state under the mid-day meal scheme is proof of being in the top 0.2%,” said Chinmay
household deity (3) an estimated per-student cost for a mid- education department official said. prompted by narrow political motives. twenty percentile from Dhongde, a Pune student
23 In time past (3) day meal for a school which on average On an average, he added, each student "First the Union government should the state will lie upon the who intends to take a sec-
26 Annoying (9) little value (4) on? (3) has 100 students. in a meal is allotted 50 grams of rice, send such inspection teams to the BJP- students. If these JEE ond shot at JEE Main in
27 Conviction (6) 3 24 hour periods (4) 23 Take ___ __ : shoot? As per that estimate with a school eight grams of pulses and 100 grams of ruled states instead of just isolating candidates are unable to 2023.
28 Language of 5 A portion of time (6) (3,2) with 100 students, the average daily cost vegetables. "Now add the cost of spices, West Bengal," Roy said.
Maharashtra (7) 6 "Cycle" or "centre" 24 Should (5)
32 Panic merchant (8) prefix (3) 25 On the ship (6) ‘TRAGEDY PARADOX’
34 Canine in Oz (4) 7 Remorse (6) 26 Pests (6)
35 Pig's dwelling (3)
36 Senior citizens of the
society, in a way ?
9 Take a ___ :
gamble? (3)
11 Scottish musician (5)
28 Random Hse. mail
(3)
29 Indian wheaten flour
Sad music helps when you’re down; IIT researchers find out why
(6) 12 Offspring (5) (4) PTI / New Delhi logical reason for sad music
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mechanism of sad music
37 Taj Mahal city (4) 15 Girl's name (4) 30 Chinese secret making us feel better? We arises from better processing
Down 16 Jason's ship (4) society (4)

W
hy does listening to wanted to find out how the of emotions and memories
1 Above or done with 18 Audacity (4) 31 Least amount (4) sad music help in brain reacts when listening to under the alpha state.
(4) 19 Musical symbol (4) 33 Hollywood actress times of sadness? sad music after having an ad- "The coping effects are not
2 ___-a-brac: things of 20 Be a burden or strain ___ Adams (3) Researchers at the Indian In- verse experience or memory. simply due to the aesthetic
stitute of Technology (IIT) For this, the researchers used appeal of the music, as previ-
26 Vermin, 28 Mss, 29 Atta, 30 Tong, 31 Iota, 33 Amy. Solution Mandi are looking for an- electroencephalography ously believed, but an inher-
15 Vera, 16 Argo, 18 Gall, 19 Clef, 20 Tax, 23 Aim at, 24 Ought, 25 Aboard, swers behind the "tragedy (EEG) to measure the brain ent property of sad music,"
Down: 1 Over, 2 Bric, 3 Days, 5 Period, 6 Epi, 7 Regret, 9 Bet, 11 Piper, 12 Child, paradox". activity of 20 people under said Ashish Gupta, a PhD
32 Alarmist, 34 Toto, 35 Sty, 36 Doyens, 37 Agra. According to IIT Mandi Di- different conditions. They fo- scholar.
17 Neglected, 21 Rad, 22 Lar, 23 Ago, 26 Vexatious, 27 Belief, 28 Marathi, rector Laxmidhar Behera, cused on brain regions in- While it is clear that music
Across: 1 Orbs, 4 Appear, 8 Lab, 10 Epic, 13 Yearning, 14 Richest, 15 Voyage, music has a powerful ability volved in emotion and memo- can affect our emotions and
to affect our emotions, and it's ry processing," he added. cognitive abilities, the scien-
FPJ - SUDOKU - 67 Level: Hard no secret that people often The 20 participants had no tists believe that more re-
turn to music to boost their musical training to avoid pre- search is needed to under-
mood or to help them through programmed reactions to the stand the relationship be-
a tough time. selected music. EEG was tween sad music and the
"But why do we sometimes measured under three states. brain entirely.
seek out sad music, even In the first, EEG was recorded While EEG studies have
when we try to minimise sad- with no input - the baseline. provided insights into the
ness in our lives? Despite our In the second state, EEG was brain response to sad music
natural inclination to avoid recorded as the participants in terms of brain cortical ac-
sadness, this particular emo- recalled a sad experience and tivity, the researchers also in-
tion has a strange and endur- wrote about it - the Sad Auto- monly known as brain waves. when recalling a sad experi- creased global and local con- tend to study the deeper sub-
ing appeal when expressed biographical Recall or SAR It is known that brain waves ence, there is enhanced gam- nectivity in brain areas in- cortical areas using fMRI
through art. This so-called condition. In the third, EEG are of five types — alpha, ma wave activity, while listen- volved in emotion and memo- scans in the future. "The cur-
'tragedy paradox' has puzzled was measured when they beta, gamma, delta and theta ing to sad music leads to in- ry processing, and increased rent study is a part of ongo-
philosophers for centuries. It were made to listen to an In- — representing a different creased alpha brain activity. alertness," Behera said. ing work investigating the ef-
has been postulated that the dian classical raga "Mishra mood and state of mind. "Listening to Mishra The finding that has been fect of Indian ragas on hu-
tragedy paradox arises sim- Jogiya". The music was se- Within the current context, Jogiya Raga (sad music) ap- published in the journal man cognitive functions. This
WHAT TO DO: Fill in the grid so ply because of the aesthetic lected by a panel of five music alpha is, for example, associ- pears to promote processing "PLOS One" shows that the work has significance for mu-
that every row, every column and appeal of gloomy tunes," Be- experts and is known for in- ated with cognitive informa- of emotions and memories in brain's activity when listen- sic therapy, music training,
every 3x3 box contains the digits hera said. voking "Karuna Rasa" (sad tion processing, while gam- the brain, through a three- ing to sad music is unique etc. where music is used or
1 to 9. Every puzzle has only one "Is it proof that a thing of emotions). ma is associated with episod- channel framework involving and distinct from both the can be used as a therapeutic
correct solution. beauty is a joy forever, or is EEG measures the electri- ic memory processing. the alpha brain wave. These SAR state and the baseline tool," said Braj Bhushan, Pro-
there a more profound, bio- cal activity of the brain, com- The researchers found that mechanisms include in- resting state. The coping fessor, IIT Mandi.

YOUR DAY By Vinayak Vishwas Karandikar

ARIES: You will be forced to keep your feet out of GEMINI: Businessmen will see growth in LEO: You will be likely to put others before you. LIBRA: You will enjoy commercial stability today. SAGITTARIUS: Relax and carry out your regular AQUARIUS: Today is a day of economic growth.
the house. Investment in shipping or tourism is production. Working people may get promotion. Expenditure is expected on education or home loan Your communication or presentation today will help responsibilities today. You may spend on house Expect expenditure for family needs. People in fields
indicated. People in fields like fisheries or import- You may invest for business expansion. People in payments. People in the field of law and your business. People in fields like banking and renovation or education. People in fields like like banking, consultancy and education will be
export will be benefited. A cruise or travel for fields like law and banking will get success. You will construction will get success. You may have to deal production will get success. Good news from the consultancy and law will do well. House renovation successful. Single people are likely to find their
education is indicated. Some people may suffer from sciatica. be able to manage business and family life. with children's problems. Some people may suffer from muscle pain. maternal family is expected. You may suffer from inflammation. is indicated. Some people may suffer from headache or chest pain. match. Some people may suffer from throat problems or indigestion.
TAURUS: Control your communication, as it may CANCER: Today is the day to connect to your higher VIRGO: You will be happy in both career and family SCORPIO: Today is the day for meditation or CAPRICORN: Today is the day to keep your feet out PISCES: Get involved personally in your work and
affect profits. You may pay insurance premium or soul. You may spend money on court matters. life. You may spend on business expansion or religious rituals. You may spend on children. People of your house and travel. You may have to spend don't depend on others. You may invest in business
education loan instalments. People in fields like People in fields like law and education will get household items. People in fields like construction in fields like banking and finance trading will be money for your spouse. People in fields like tourism expansion. People in fields like banking and
consultancy will get success. Students will do well benefited. You may attend a religious activity. Some and education will do well. Some people may suffer benefited. You will organise a family reunion. Some and communication will benefit. Some of you may production will be benefited. You will take part in
in their studies. You may suffer from muscle pain. people may suffer from muscle pain. from lower back pain. people may suffer from throat pain. suffer from ear problems. household activities. You may suffer because of weight gain.
BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023
 Richard E wazi actor Richard E Grant is set to host the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, the awards body announced

Grant to host S Monday morning. The actor joins a panel of newly announced hosts around the event, which includes
presenters Alison Hammond and Vick Hope, as well as film critic Ali Plumb. Hammond will host a new BAFTA
Studio, offering viewers an extra experience during the event featuring interviews and insights. Plumb and
BAFTA Film Hope will take the reins on the red carpet, reports Variety. “I feel hugely privileged to be hosting the EE BAFTAs for
the first time and the opportunity to celebrate the very best of the extraordinary range of this year's films,” Grant said in a
Awards statement accompanying the announcement. — IANS

BHOPAL | TUESDAY | JANUARY 17, 2023

THE and that’s how I always wanted them to be.

LIPIKA VARMA

riyanka Dhavale, who is

LIVING HER
P
DREAM
What were your preparations for playing IPS known for her television
Kavya Iyer? show Mehndi Hai Rachne

PIC: INSTAGRAM/ PRIYANKA DHAVALE

Firstly, I made sure that I had all the infor- Waali, is currently seen

UNIFORM mation from the writers, including whom

they were basing it on and why. I saw a
couple of interviews of Sanjukta Parashar,
who is an IPS officer. Srijit sir made me re-
hearse with every other character in the
show, be it Deepika Amin, Chandan Roy, etc.
And I am grateful for these
rehearsals, as they were of the
utmost importance.
playing the female lead in
Kyunkii Tum Hi Ho opposite
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
actor Amar Upadhyay. The show is
produced by Amar himself.
The romantic drama has become
popular among Indian households
and Priyanka has earned quite a
fan following. The actor recent-
Actress Priyanka
Dhavale talks about her
recent show Kyunkii
Tum Hi Ho and working
with senior actor Amar

GIRL!
Actress Regina
Cassandra
Do you believe that the
physicality of an artist helps
in being approached for
certain roles?
I think that’s a given. I ab-
solutely agree with it be-
cause physicality is part of
your appearance. If one
ly spoke to The Free Press
Journal about how she
bagged the lead role in the
show, her character, and
working with Amar Upad-
hyay for the first time.
“Kavya Sharma is the
girl next door. She is sim-
ple, naive, and down to
Upadhyay

reveals how stands in civilian clothes

as a police officer, you
earth. She is a believer in
destiny. She thinks nothing
her athletic should be able to tell will go wrong with her be-
that the person is in the cause she has always had
body helps in armed forces. I feel somebody to support her,
physicality is impor- like Ayushmann
getting roles tant while casting, Bhargav played by
which is why actors Harsh Nagar. Her
from the gain or lose weight biggest dream is to
defence for a particular role
they are being of-
get married to her
dream boy,” says
background fered. Appearance Priyanka who
also plays a bagged the lead
major part in role in the show af-
A still from Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke getting into the ter a couple of audi-
skin of the char- tions.
acter. “My final audition
ROHIT BHATNAGAR  was taken by
Elaborate Amar (Upadhyay) sir A still from the show
egina Cassandra, who predomi- further… himself. I was told that

R nantly works down south,

marked her unconventional
Hindi screen debut alongside
Whenever I
have worn a
police uni-
you have to come for
the audition, which will
be conducted by the
becoming an actor. Working on
this show as a lead actor is like a
dream come true for her. “I was al-
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja in Ek Ladki form, peo- director and the D.O.P. ways passionate about acting. I
Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019). In ple have There was one more girl never had a plan B. It is like a
2022, she was seen in shows like liked it. with me. We were wait- dream come true, and what better
Rocket Boys, and Shoorveer, and I am ing for the director, way to start than working opposite
now she is all set to play the role of also a and suddenly Amar Amar sir? The concept of the show
an IPS officer in her upcoming physi- sir walked in, and I is great. I’m happy and blessed
show, Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke, cally was completely that I’m getting to play this char-
which is helmed by Srijit Mukherji. active surprised. I knew acter every day. With each passing
In an exclusive chat with The Free Press person him as a senior ac- day, I’m getting to learn new
Journal, Regina talks about playing roles in the in the tor. He told me things, and it feels amazing,”
defence forces and more. Excerpts: sense, that I that he would be tak- she says.
like doing fight scenes, ing my audition. I When asked about her experi-
Are you attracted to the uniform roles from the defence? and taking a gun out. I also wanted to see felt nervous at that ence of working with Amar she
For the longest time, people kept telling me that I should if I would be able to pull off such characters moment. Luckily, the says it’s a pleasure working with
play the roles of a police officer, sportsperson, athlete, since I believe that looking athletic and pulling audition went well, him. “The experience has been
etc. I took things as they came; I never forced myself to them off in front of the camera are two different and after a few great. After our first mock shoot I
do anything. And it so happens in my career that I have things. hours, he called me asked him (Amar) if he was
been doing such roles off late. But I have to strike a bal- and asked, ‘Are you doing any show and he told me
ance between such roles and other kinds of roles. Are you a strategist or do you go with the flow available for a that he is producing Kyunkii.. and
when it comes to choosing characters?  month?’ and I said acting as well. I always had that
Go on… It has pretty much been the latter right from the yes. That’s when he pressure on my shoulders, as he is
With Saakini Daakini, Shoorveer, and now Jaanbaaz..., a beginning of my career, but it’s not that easy told me, ‘You’ve been the producer as well as an actor in
lot of people might think that I am only doing these roles, to put it this way either. I do pretty well when chosen to play the show. I learn a lot of things
but I also have Rocket Boys 2 and another Telugu girl role I am presented with offers and I have to Kavya, the show’s from him every
where I played a normal NRI girl. My choices are varied, choose. There’s a bit of structure to it. lead’,” she recalls. day,” says the
Priyanka grew up actress in
PIC: INSTAGRAM/ REGINA CASSANDRA
with the dream of conclusion.
PICS: VIRAL BHAYANI

Director’s Cut
TWITTER TREND Caught on Camera! Shah Rukh

EXPERIMENTING WITH PATHAAN

Khan
OF THE DAY Glitterati were snapped as they
were out and about in Mumbai
PIC: INSTAGRAM/ SIDHARTH MALHOTRA

Director Siddharth Anand talks about how Shah Rukh Khan’s break has
created excitement for Pathaan
Prachi
Desai
CJ DESK made a film that they will be
happy with and proud of.”
athaan, starring About the electrifying SRK

P Shah Rukh Khan,

Deepik Padukone,
and John Abra-
and Deepika pairing in
Pathaan, Siddharth said,
“Just the fact that SRK and
ham, is one of the most Deepika have done so many
anticipated films to release films before and fortunately
this year. Touted as one of all of them have been really
the biggest ever action spec- successful. It became a chal-
tacles, the film is even more lenge to see how different
special as it marks SRK’s
return to the silver
can they look and so, our
team really worked you
Adorable B’day
screen with a full-
fledged role after
know intricately to present
them in a new way.”
Wishes!
A
four long years. SRK and Deepika are one ctor Sidharth Malhotra turned a
Director year older yesterday. He is
Siddharth known for his versatility in his
Anand, in choice of roles in each film. He
a video started his acting career in 2012, and
released since then he has delivered many
by the amazing performances. His fans took
makers, to the microblogging site to send him
talks birthday wishes. Here are a few of
about why them:
Pathaan @kriti_admirer: “Happiest birthday
has be- @SidMalhotra. May you have a
come the superb year ahead! God bless you.”
most hyped
film global- @AkkiVish55: “Happy Birthday to
ly and how the most handsome actor in
SRK’s re- Bollywood @SidMalhotra.”
turn to the
cinemas af- @sidheart_stan: “I love his each
A still from Pathaan
ter four movie but this is just so different, him
years has as a Nikhil bhardwaj is my forever fav
added to the hu- of the biggest on-screen character Happy Birthday Sidharth
mongous buzz that pairings in the history of In- Malhotra.”
the film is dian cinema, given their
carrying! epic blockbusters Om Shanti @Itsmeiinna: “Happiest Birthday to
Siddharth said, “Di- Om, Chennai Express, and my ishq wala love since 2012 loml!
recting SRK is a responsi- Happy New Year. Wishing you all the love, happiness,
bility, and it’s even greater Siddharth mentioned, joy & success.”
now because of the break “The fact that Deepika is
that he took, and that has looking different from her @loveSidkiara1: “Wishing you a
created immense expecta- films and SRK is looking dif- very Happy birthday sid ,keep
tions and excitement with ferent from his films, auto- shining. Love you a lot. No matters
his audience. I’m realising matically, their pairing will what we always there to support you
now, as the film nears com- look fresh. So that is the ap- & hopefully we get to see u getting
pletion and release, what proach we took, and it’s married.”
and how large that fan base amazing. I think the audi-
is. So yeah, that is an amaz- ence is loving it.” @Princess1khushi: “Siddy you Aparshakti
PIC: VIRAL BHAYANI

ing feeling, and it’s some- The movie is all set to hit deserve everything in this world, May Khurana
where exciting because we the silver screen on year ahead be as awesome as u are. I
know that we have hopefully January 25. just adore you, love everything about
you, lots of love always Tiger Hina Khan
@SidMalhotra” – CJ Desk Shroff