Day: February 3, 2021

3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Rajpath revamp work starts from Thursday, CPWD gets go ahead | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Centre’s plan for the revamp of Rajpath has received the go ahead from the Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) and the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC). Sources said the work will start from Thursday and will be completed by December this year so that the Rajpath area, which is also known as Central Vista Avenue, becomes fully ready for the next Republic Day celebration. TOI has learnt that while the HCC did not find anything wrong with the government’s plan, the DUAC has advised the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to ensure maintaining the character of the area and to see that trees are protected. Officials said about 85 suggestions and objections were received by the CPWD and after assessing them, the project was placed before the HCC. Sources said in this ent...

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Don’t repeat Shaheen Bagh, Govt tells Opposition; Ghulam Nabi Azad calls for repeal

Asserting that the new farm laws were passed after extensive deliberations in Parliament, the BJP said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the government’s doors were always open for farmers to resolve the issue amicably, and urged Opposition parties not to turn the agitation into another Shaheen Bagh. Initiating the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, BJP member Bhubaneswar Kalita said, “The benefits of these three important farm laws have started reaching more than 10 crore people and small farmers. There has been no reduction in the rights and facilities of farmers. Through these agriculture reforms, the government has given new rights to farmers.” Saying the government has “utmost respect for farmers” and that Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar ...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Business

Activist Greta Thunberg ‘Updates Toolkit’ On Farmers’ Protest After Deleted Tweet Causes Uproar Online

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who supported the farmers' protest in India through a tweet, has landed herself in a controversy after her post was deleted on the micro-blogging platform leaving the netizens agitated. Other international celebrities also followed the trend and shared their concerns with the farmers. Also Read: Republic Day Violence: Priyanka Gandhi Leaves For Rampur To Meet Family Of Navreet Singh Who Died During Tractor RallyWhat was controversial Tweet?Thunberg tweets included a toolkit (a document) that had a detailed mention of the widespread protests across the world over the issue. However, the access to document was restricted and later deleted after it created uproar. The document in Thunberg's tweet showed details about January 26 protests and ot...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Took up killing of Tamil fishermen with Lanka in strongest terms: Jaishankar

India has taken up with Sri Lanka in the strongest terms the killing of Tamil Nadu fishermen, and has made it very clear that such incidents are unacceptable, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The statement came after Tamil parties raised the issue of four fishermen from the state being allegedly killed by the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing mid-sea. “We have taken it up in strongest terms with the Sri Lankan government and this particular incident I think was particularly unacceptable and that has been made very very clear to them,” Jaishankar said. Raising the issue through a Zero Hour mention, Tiruchi Siva of the DMK said four fishermen of Tamil Nadu were reported missing on January 19 and the Sri Lankan Navy informed that their bodies w...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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For ‘insider trading,’ Kishore Biyani barred from securities market

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Kishore Biyani, CEO of Future Group, his brother Anil Biyani and a few entities from accessing the securities market for a year for alleged insider trading between March and April 2017. Sebi’s case against the Biyanis, Future Corporate Resources Pvt Ltd, a Future group company and other related entities, pertains to insider trading in the shares of Future Retail based on unpublished price sensitive information in 2017 when a few companies of the Future group were being restructured. Sebi has barred Kishore Biyani from buying, selling or dealing in securities of Future Retail for two years. The order comes when Biyani’s Future Group has locked horns with Amazon as it bids to sell its retail assets to Reliance Indus...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Rihanna and Greta prompt an MEA outburst — and a hashtag firestorm

In a highly unusual move that has raised eyebrows, the government Wednesday slammed “celebrities and others” for their comments in support of farmer protests, calling them “neither accurate nor responsible”. This came after pop icon Rihanna, teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg and lawyer-author Meena Harris, niece of US Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke out on the farmer protests. The Ministry of External Affairs, in an official statement, said: “Before rushing to comment on such matters, we would urge that the facts be ascertained, and a proper understanding of the issues at hand be undertaken. The temptation of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments, especially when resorted to by celebrities and others, is neither accurate nor responsible.” Incidentally,...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Ghulam Nabi Azad: Bring Bill to restore J&K statehood; need to take people into confidence

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday asked the government to bring a Bill in Rajya Sabha proposing restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address, Azad, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, said, “I appeal to you, if Jammu and Kashmir has to progress and if we have to fight our enemies at the borders, we need to take our own people into confidence and give them love.” He said the government should “bring a Bill in the House” to restore statehood, adding that Assembly elections must be held after statehood is restored for Jammu and Kashmir. Azad said any measure that upsets the people residing in the Northeast and border areas, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab, should not be taken. Re...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Once upon a time in 1996: Congress, BJP, for & against on insurance

When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in FDI limit from 49% to 74% in the insurance sector and foreign ownership and control with safeguards, history is a cautionary and instructive reminder. For, both the BJP and the Congress have opposed — and also backed — raising the limit at different times depending on whether they were in the government or the opposition. So when the Insurance Act, 2015, comes to Parliament for amendment again, the debate will be keenly heard, its echo going back to 1996. That December, P Chidambaram, then with the Tamil Maanila Congress and who was Finance Minister in the I K Gujral United Front government, tabled the Insurance Regulatory Authority Bill seeking to establish a regulatory authority for the insurance sector. Th...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Farm laws issue rocks Lok Sabha for second day; Oppn demands separate discussion | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha proceedings were washed out for the second consecutive day on Wednesday after the House was repeatedly adjourned due to protests by opposition members who were demanding a separate discussion on the farm laws issue. The House reassembled four times but was unable to conduct business as the members of the Congress, DMK, AAP and the SAD trooped into the Well and shouted slogans against the farm laws, ignoring repeated appeals by Speaker Om Birla to maintain order. As the proceedings started at 4 PM, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury tried to raise the issue of farmers' agitation against the agri laws, saying the matter is harming the image of the country. "We are concerned," he said. Several opposition members entered the Well, protesting against the...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Protests online, on ground: Uttarakhand, Bihar are watching for passports, jobs

In a fresh order, the Bihar Police have warned that persons indulging in criminal activities during law and order incidents, protest demonstrations and sadak jaam (disruption of road traffic) and are further named in a chargesheet, would find it difficult to get passports, government jobs, financial grants by the state, or even bank loans. The order, issued by the Director General of Police, on February 1, said, “All this will be duly mentioned in the Police Verification Report. Such people should be ready for grave consequences.” The order specifies nine services for which police verification is required: arms license, passport, character certificate, contractual jobs in government, work contracts in government departments, boards and commissions, licences for petrol pump ...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Sports

Glad to see your affection towards India: PM Modi to Pietersen | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former international cricketer Kevin Pietersen's praise for India's "generosity and kindness" in sending COVID-19 vaccines to South Africa prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to assert on Wednesday that India believes that the world is our family, and it wants to play its role in strengthening the fight against the pandemic. "Glad to see your affection towards India. :) We believe that the world is our family and want to play our role in strengthening the fight against COVID-19," Modi tweeted. Glad to see your affection towards India. :)We believe that the world is our family and want to play our role in… https://t.co/quZ7up9zUz— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1612364382000He was responding to Pietersen's tweet that said, "Indian generosity and kindness grows more and more e...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Sports

No water, food, accommodation for athletes at Junior Nationals | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Athletes who are competing in the National Junior Championships, starting this Saturday in Guwahati, will not be provided even drinking water by the organisers, forget boarding and lodging, due to which some athletes have borrowed money to travel all the way to Assam and compete. An athlete from a northern state said he has borrowed around Rs 12,000 to travel by train to Guwahati -- a 36-hour journey from his home city -- and has made his own boarding and lodging arrangements so that he could compete in the five-day championships. The unprecedented decision to not provide boarding and lodging facilities has been taken as per the guidelines enumerated in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the Assam Athletics Association (AAA), said its secretary. "We aren't allowed to e...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Russia jails journalist Sergei Smirnov over Alexei Navalny protest – Times of India

MOSCOW: Russian journalist Sergei Smirnov said on Wednesday he had been jailed for 25 days in connection with a protest in support of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. A Moscow court said Smirnov, editor-in-chief of independent outlet Mediazona, was guilty of repeated violations of protest legislation, the journalist said on Twitter from inside the courtroom. Police detained him last week on suspicion of having taken part in a rally on January 23 in support of Navalny. He was accused of organising the protest after he retweeted a humorous message related to the planned event, that showed its time and date, according to court documents shared by his lawyer. Smirnov was sentenced a day after Navalny was told he would have to serve two years and eight months in jail in a separate c...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Travel

Odisha to discontinue Career and Counselling Cells in Govt colleges – Times of India

BHUBANESWAR: The higher education department on Wednesday directed principals of government degree colleges in the state for discontinuation of 'Career and Counselling Cells' in all government colleges in the state. These cells were established in 2018. "Now after review, the government has been pleased to discontinue the functioning of career and counselling cells as it has failed in attaining its objectives," said the higher education department letter. The department has requested the colleges to refund the unspent amount lying with the institution under the head of 'Career and Counseling' along with the interest accrued on the unspent amount till date. It has told the colleges to refund the amount by February 28. Odisha has 52 government colleges. !function(f,b,e,v,n...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Sports

Tamil Nadu includes Natarajan in Vijay Hazare Trophy squad | Cricket News – Times of India

CHENNAI: India's new pace sensation T Natarajan was on Wednesday named in the Tamil Nadu squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day tournament. The experienced Dinesh Karthik, who led the state to a memorable triumph in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament, has been named captain of the 20-member squad. Left-arm pacer Natarajan, who became the first Indian cricketer to make his international debut across all three formats during the same tour in Australia, is not part of the India squad for the first two Tests against England in Chennai. He was part of the XI that claimed the series-clinching win in the Brisbane Test against Australia after having his ODI and T20 debut during the tour. All-rounder Baba Aparajith was named vice-captain of the team, according to a TNCA media...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Entertainment

ETimes Paparazzi Diaries: Abhishek Bachchan-Raveena Tandon attend Bunty Walia’s father’s prayer meet, Arjun Kapoor welcomes a new mean machine – Times of India

It's Wednesday and just like any other day, today was a busy day for all our shutterbugs as B-town celebs stepped out of their house. While Arjun Kapoor gifted himself a new mean machine, Rajkummar Rao enjoyed a lunch date with ladylove Patralekha. Check out ETimes' paparazzi diaries which brings you the best spottings of the day. Malaika Arora The mesmerising diva seems to be getting younger with each day as she made several heads turn as she headed for her workout session in a stunning black athleisure. Photo: Gaurav KolgeShanaya Kapoor The young starlet made a quick dash in the city as she got papped outside a cafe in Bandra. Photo: Gaurav KolgeYami Gautam Yami, who has wrapped the shooting of 'Bhoot Police' was captured by our cameraman outside a production house in uber-cool c...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Travel

IBPS RRB – IX combined result of Officers Scale II announced, check here – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs -IX Recruitment of Officers Scale II (GBO) final exam results. The IBPS CRP RRBs -IX Recruitment of Officers Scale II (GBO) final exam result has been released on the official website - https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/. Candidates, who appeared in the online single exam and interview, can now check their results online through candidate login. Candidates can view their results online till March 2, 2021. Candidates can check The combined result for the online single exam and interview of IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 and Scale 3 by simply clicking on the direct link mentioned below. Click here to view IBPS CRP RRBs-IX Recruitment of Officers Scale II (GBO) ResultClick here to view Officers Scale II (Specialis...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Entertainment

Samantha Akkineni to Kiara Advani, Tollywood divas sizzle in Arpita Mehta’s jaw-dropping collection | The Times of India

The signature style of Arpita Mehta has always been to blend fusion elements into Indian wear. The best exemplifier of this pattern is the above posture of Samantha Akkineni. The 33-year-old gorgeous gal slipped into an embroidered pastel set consisting of a crop-top and pants, and exuded glamour with her killer expression. She complemented the beautiful outfit with ear studs, subtle makeup, red lips and black eyelashes.Gearing up for the release of her maiden digital show ‘The Family Man’ (Season 2), Sam is occupied with the Tamil film ‘Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ and Gunasekhar’s period-drama ‘Shakuntalam.’ Source link

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

CID implicating Waheed Para in fraudulent, politically motivated case: Mehbooba Mufti

Former J&K chief minister and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused the CID of keeping the party’s youth wing president, Waheed Para, in “inhuman conditions” and accused the department of implicating him in a “fraudulent and politically motivated” case. Para has been in the custody of Counter Intelligence (Kashmir) at Srinagar since January 9, the same day that he was granted bail in a separate case filed by the NIA. Mehbooba claimed on Twitter that the CID had replaced the head of the SIT probing the case “because he refused to be an accomplice in framing invented charges”. “Waheed is being persecuted & tortured to admit the false allegations. Since an admission didn’t happen he is being kept under inhuman conditions. This investigation has been fraudulent...

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3Feb By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Gaming

Mukul Roy’s brother-in-law returns to TMC

Srijan Roy, brother-in-law of BJP national vice-president and former TMC leader Mukul Roy, rejoined the ruling party on Wednesday. Srijan, who played an active role in the 2011 and 2016 Assembly elections and the 2014 Lok Sabha polls for the TMC, was known to be close to Mukul. Handing over the party flag to Srijan and two others, TMC spokesperson and state minister Bratya Basu said he was a TMC veteran who had moved to the BJP in 2019. “The politics going on in West Bengal is against our ideals. We need to strengthen the hands of party supremo Mamata Banerjee to ensure that secularism flourishes in the state,” Roy said. Source link

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