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DU open book exam: Students find paper tough, complain about difficulty 

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Jyoti B
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The Delhi High Court Friday allowed Delhi University (DU) to proceed with its online open book examination (OBE) for final year undergraduate students.

Delhi University’s online open book examinations for final-year undergraduate courses began on Monday with many students complaining about receiving two question papers and difficulty in uploading answer sheets. The exams began at 7.30 am and are being held in three shifts.

Throughout the day, students took to social media to complain about the glitches and reached out to their teachers for help.

Zubair Khan, a student of School of Open Learning (SOL), said, “I had my Hindi exam today according to the date-sheet. When I opened the portal for downloading my question paper, I found that two question papers were uploaded — one of Hindi and another of the paper scheduled for August 13. I sent mails to the SOL but there was no response. I consulted a professor who advised me to attempt the paper scheduled for today”, according to Bussiness Standard.

DU Teachers’ Association member Abha Dev Habib also raised questions over the rule of asking students to mention their name in the e-mail while sending their answer scripts. “Students fear victimisation. They are nervous about sharing their experiences in the public domain as they may face discrimination,” she said.

The Delhi government had decided to cancel all forthcoming semester and final exams of universities under it due to the COVID-19 situation, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had said in July.

Soldier Killed In Encounter In J&K’s Pulwama, Hizbul Commander Shot Dead

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Jyoti B
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A terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama in the early hours of Wednesday has led to the death of an Indian soldier, while another was injured in the attack.

It has also been confirmed that security forces have shot down Hizbul Mujahideen Commander, Azaad Lalhari in the encounter.

“Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Azaad Lalhari of Pulwama killed in an encounter at Kamrazipora today in an operation launched by Police along with 53 Rashtriya Rifles,” news agency ANI said tweeting an image of the terrorist.

The body was retrieved from the site of encounter. Incriminating materials and arms and ammunition were also recovered. Keeping in view the prevailing pandemic, the body was sent to Baramulla for burial and last rites.

“The nearest family members of the killed terrorist were allowed to participate in the last rites at Baramulla,” a police spokesman said.

Three journalists from The Caravan who were reporting in northeast Delhi were assaulted and threatened

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Jyoti B
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On the afternoon of 11 August, a mob assaulted three journalists working with The Caravan, in Subhash Mohalla, in northeast Delhi’s North Ghonda neighbourhood. The journalists were reporting on a story concerning a Delhi violence complainant. 

Two of the reporters were identified as Prabhjit Singh and Shahid Tantray. Along with a woman colleague, they were reporting on communal tensions that broke out in the area on the night of August 5, following the foundation-laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

The Network of Women in Media (NWMI) — an association that seeks to provide a forum for women in media — put out a statement Wednesday condemning an alleged attack on three journalists in Northeast Delhi the day before.

“The physical attack on all the three journalists and the sexual harassment and of the woman journalist, while reporting, are serious assaults and represent a setback to press freedom,” the statement said.

Tantray told Newslaundry that initially only five to eight people had approached him and his colleagues in Subhash Mohalla. It swelled to a larger group when one of the men, dressed in a saffron kurta and with a fractured arm, contacted others and asked them to show up.

Press club of India demands FIR, judicial probe set up by Delhi government. “Delhi authority need to stop hesitating and launch a formal investigation into the attack on three journalist” with the Caravan magazine said CPJ Asia’s Steven B Butler. “police must and sure journalist are not targeted for their work”.

IAF writes to censor board about its ‘undue negative portrayal’ in ‘Gunjan Saxena’

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Jyoti B
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According to PTI, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has written a letter to the Censor Board objecting to its “undue negative” portrayal in the movie ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’, said a senior official.

The movie is based on the life of IAF officer Gunjan Saxena who became the first woman pilot to take part in the 1999 Kargil war. It has been produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.

The Air Force in its letter to the censor board, and sent to Netflix and Dharma Productions, has stated that as per initial understanding, “Dharma Productions had agreed to represent Indian Air Force (IAF) with authenticity and make all efforts to ensure that the film helps to inspire the next generation of IAF officers. ” As per the report in ANI.

The letter also stated that while Dharma Productions aimed to glorify the protagonist in the film, it ended up showing “some situations that are misleading and portray an inappropriate work culture especially against women in the IAF.

The Defence Ministry had written to the CBFC last month raising strong objections to the depiction of armed forces personnel in some web series, sources said.

It had urged that production houses may be advised to obtain a no-objection certificate from the ministry before telecasting any film, documentary or web series on an Army theme, they added.

IAF has also provided a summary of all the scenes and dialogues that it considers objectionable and an incorrect presentation of the gender bias. 

Last month, the Defence Ministry wrote the Central Board of Film Certification, urging that production houses be advised to obtain a “no objection certificate” from the ministry before telecasting any film, documentary or web series on an Army theme.

Congress national spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies of heart attack

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Jyoti B
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Congress national spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi died on Wednesday of a heart attack. He was 52 years old.

General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and many other senior leaders of the Congress expressed grief that Tyagi was a leader devoted to ideology. He was involved in a TV debate until shortly before his death.

After finishing the debate, Tyagi asked his domestic help to prepare tea for him and himself lay down on his bed, his family members said. But when the house help brought the tea after a few minutes, he did not respond, they said.

His last tweet, posted at 3.41 PM, was to urge his supporters to watch him live on TV at 5 PM.

He was rushed to Ghaziabad’s Yashoda Hospital after he suddenly felt unwell and fell unconscious at his residence. Doctors declared him brought dead.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also mourned his death and tweeted.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted, “Saddened to know of untimely demise of INC national spokesperson, Sh. Rajiv Tyagi. He served the party dedicatedly. My heartfelt condolences to his family members & friends. May they remain strong in this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”

Indian team can manage without MS Dhoni: Aakash Chopra

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Harshit
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Famous Indian commentator Aakash Chopra said that the Indian cricket team can manage without MS Dhoni in the 2021 T20 World Cup. According to him, the team can perform without MS Dhoni at the 2021 T20 World Cup. Aakash Chopra shares his views on various platforms and also gives expert advice on his very own Youtube Channel.

“I think we can manage without him, let’s be honest. Because we are talking about 2021,” Chopra said. Chopra also said having MS Dhoni in the side is an advantage but at the same time, we need to understand that at this stage Dhoni is not willing to play for any side, not the Indian team or not any other domestic side, Dhoni has to clear doughts about his role in the Indian cricket team.

“It is in India and you definitely want Dhoni to be there in the team and want him to play. “But first thing, does Dhoni want to play? I have been saying this like a broken record that I feel he doesn’t want to play,” he stated.

Aakash Chopra tried to deepen his point by emphasising the fact that even if MS Dhoni is available to play then also Virat Kolhi’s side should learn to go ahead without him. The 2021 T20 World Cup is not too far and this time India should go ahead without MS Dhoni and the team management should make a clear stand on this topic.

“But even if he is available, we are talking about 2021. It is still more than a year to go when that World Cup will happen in India. So, we have to get used to managing without him and I think will get used to it by then. So I feel his presence is not so important that if he is not there you will not win the World Cup,” he added.

Taliban warned the Kabul government that any attack on freed prisoners will jeopardize peace talks

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Harshit
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Ahead of an upcoming release of Taliban detainees held in Afghan prisons, the Taliban warned the government in Kabul against any attacks on the released prisons. They said such incidents would jeopardize the peace talks between them.

A Taliban spokesman told The Associated Press, “There have been at least 11 such attacks in the past several months instances when freed Taliban figures were killed, harassed and re-arrested by government forces.”

Kabul government officials denied the allegations of unwarranted attacks on freed Taliban. This release is a part of a deal the insurgent Asian group had signed with the United States earlier this year. Apart from these prisoners more 400 Taliban prisoners are still left in government prisons.

Suhail Shaheen, spokesperson of Taliban warned that any attacks on freed prisoners will pull them back to the battlefield despite orders from their leaders “to stay at home, with their families.”

Attacks on their homes will “make it impossible for them to stay in their homes,” Shaheen said. “Such incidents have happened that they have been re-arrested and also killed.”

Rajasthan government crisis, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will meet Sachin Pilot

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Neha Kumari
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Rajastha: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will meet Sachin Pilot. After so many controversies, the bitter rivals are expected to come face-to-face at a CLP (Congress Legislature Party) meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Meeting is just a day before the special session of the Rajasthan assembly.

Pilot returned to Jaipur yesterday. He returned after ending his month-long battle meeting with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Mr Gehlot said Congress MLAs are “naturally upset” about the truce but everyone has to move on. “Forget and forgive,” he declared while meticulously avoiding any chance of a “reunion” photo-op with Mr Pilot.

“It is natural for the MLAs to be upset. The manner in which this episode occurred and the way in which they stayed for a month, it was natural. I’ve explained to them that sometimes we need to be tolerant if we have to serve the nation, state, people and save the democracy,” the Chief Minister told reporters.

“We have to forgive mistakes and be united for the sake of democracy. More than 100 MLAs stood by me. That in itself is remarkable.”

“Some unparliamentary and inappropriate terms were used. Not to say that I was not offended, I am human. I did feel hurt and disappointed, but we have larger mission and name-calling should not be a deterrent,” he said.

Mr Gehlot said if the party leadership had decided to forgive the rebel MLAs, he would “give them a warm hug”. But he avoided questions on how he would re-embrace a man he had dubbed “nikamma” and corrupt.

“We stood by the party so we feel hurt. You can’t buy milk and water at the same rate,” grumbled Prashant Bairwa, an MLA.

Path to Bangra Ghat Mahasetu in Bihar collapsed on day of its inauguration

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Harshit
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The Incident took place after the increased flow of Saran Dam.
The Incident took place after the increased flow of Saran Dam.

Another case of breakdown of the bridge approach road has come up in Bihar. The Incident took place after the increased flow of Saran Dam. The path road to the Bangra Ghat Mahasetu has been broken on the day of its inauguration by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar through video conferencing. The approach road of Bangra Ghat Mahasetu in Chapra is now been demolished on the day of its inauguration. The cost of this bridge was 509 crores.

“Gopalganj’s Bangra Ghat bridge which broke even before the inauguration by CM. Now the BJP-JDU people will say that the approach road is broken, not the bridge, as the approach road has been built by the opposition. CM will still inaugurate because nowadays he is intent on inaugurating any new, old, shabby, broken things,” Gopalganj RJD tweeted

It is being told that the approach road of Bangra Ghat Mahasetu was cut off due to the breakdown of Saran Dam in Baikunthpur. The path of Mahasetu has collapsed within a radius of about 50 meters. Officials of Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation have reached the spot just after the incident took place. More than two JCB machines and hundreds of laborers have been called up for the repair work.

Germany question on ‘quality, safety and efficiency’ over Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine

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Neha Kumari
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Germany questions the quality and safety of the coronavirus vaccine launched by Russia.

“There is no known data on the quality, efficacy, and safety of the Russian vaccine.” a health ministry spokeswoman told German newspaper network RND.

“Patient safety is of the highest priority,” he added.

However, Russia had yesterday announced they made COVID-19 vaccine, this release has raised alarms in the all over scientific community. As health experts are finding it difficult to trust the Russia claims.

“If Russia`s vaccine is successful, then we will have to see critically whether it is safe and effective. There should not be any side effects of the vaccine and it should provide good immunity and protection. India has the capacity for mass production of vaccine,” Dr Guleria told ANI.

Meanwhile the vaccine has been registered as ‘Sputnik V’ and even Putin’s daughters has already been given a shot of the COVID-19 vaccination, reports from state media said. 

According to a report by Reuters, immunologists and infectious disease experts say the step by Russia to claim the first spot in the global race to develop a vaccine against COVID-19 could be a “reckless” step.

An expert at University College London`s Genetics Institute, who called it “a reckless and foolish decision”, report quoted Francois Balloux.

IT dept raids Chinese firms in Rs 1,000 crore money laundering case

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Neha Kumari
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Income Tax Department has raids against some Chinese individuals for allegedly running an estimated ₹ 1,000 crore worth money laundering racket which were using shell or dubious firms, the Central Board of Direct Taxation (CBDT) said today.

IT dept raided at least two dozen premises in Delhi, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad as part of the operation under which it covered the Chinese, some of their Indian associates and bank officials, the Central Board of Direct Taxes said in a statement.

The CBDT said that “subsidiary of Chinese company and its related concerns have taken over ₹ 100 crore bogus advances from shell entities for opening businesses of retail showrooms in India”. It is the policy-making body for the tax department.

The CBDT said “credible inputs that a few Chinese individuals and their Indian associates were involved in money laundering and hawala transactions through a series of shell entities.”

They informed that, Chinese man had made the fake Indian passport from Manipur and has been detained by the department as searches are continuing.

While sharing the information of alleged possession of fake Indian passport with police authorities, they said they will book him for violation of the Passport Act.

The police will arrest him and even the Enforcement Directorate is supposed to take over the case for investigation under the criminal provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, they said.

“Search action revealed that at the behest of Chinese individuals, more than 40 bank accounts were created in various dummy entities, entering into credits of more than ₹ 1,000 crore over the period,” the CBDT said.

“Incriminating documents of hawala transactions and money laundering with active involvement of bank employees and Chartered Accountants have been found as a result of the search action.Evidences of foreign hawala transactions involving Hong Kong and US dollars have also been unearthed”, the CBDT added.

Around 10 lakh Indians have returned from abroad under Vande Bharat Mission

By
Neha Kumari
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India- Over one million Indians are back from abroad as government launched the “Vande Bharat” evacuation mission on May 7 in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava tweeted, “Vande Bharat Mission crosses the 1 million mark!”

“We continue our efforts with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to bring our nationals home,” he tweeted.

“Driven by the aspirations of our people, the mission continues to facilitate repatriation and outbound travel of stranded and distressed citizens,” he had said.

Currently phase 5 of the mission is under way.

This phase is expected to repatriate more than 1,30,000 Indians stranded abroad. — PTI

Virat Kohli’s WROGN takes motivation from minions to bring exclusive fashion collection

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Shivani Negi
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The youth fashion brand WROGN by Virat Kohli announced the launch of a new fashion collection, MINIONS x WROGN on Tuesday. The collaboration will supposedly appeal to masses as it draws together the charm and silly demeanor of minions with a youth fashion collection.


Developed in partnership with Universal Brand Development and licensing agent, Black White Orange, and designed by team Wrogn, the brand-new collection offers 10 quirky designs in various colors and styles and will be available transversely on offline and online stores in India from August 2020.


The “Despicable ME” franchise is amongst the most celebrated and iconic in animation industry. And the highlights of the same are the little dazzling devils, minions along with their master Gru. The entire series is a journey of self reflection and understanding for Gru accompanied by his mischievous minions, from bad to good. These quirks compelled the audiences worldwide to instantly establish a never forgetting bond in their heart and mind, which is evident even after 10 years from the inception of the first movie, adding to the brand value of WROGN.

Asserting on the collaboration, Virat Kholi said, “At Wrogn, we always try and work on something innovative and I’m excited that the brand, this time, has collaborated with the universal favourite – Illumination’s Minions! I believe this fashionable & fun collection will be loved by my fans. I’m eager to wear one and I’m sure these will bring a big smile on the consumers’ faces.”


Stating her thoughts on the collaboration, Anjana Reddy, CEO Universal Sportsbiz Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are very excited about collaborating with the Minions franchise. We have thoroughly enjoyed designing this collection and we are confident that it well do really well as Minions is a rage, not only with kids but also adults across the globe and we are proud to bring this collection to our Wrogn customers through 250 points of sale offline and online as well. I’m sure we will see a lot of people sporting their favourite MINIONS X WROGN t-shirts soon.

Corona virus update- India’s Covid-19 recovery rate is 70% now

By
Neha Kumari
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India’s Covid-19- India has set a new record by gaining over 61,000 cases in just 24 hours, now taking its tally way past the 2.3-million mark.

India have now 835 fatalities in a single day, the country’s death toll has risen to 46,216. Maharashtra (535,601), Tamil Nadu (308,649), Andhra Pradesh (244,549;), Karnataka (182,354), and Delhi (147,391) are five most affected state of India. 

Meanwhile Coronavirus tally in West Bengal has crossed the 100,000-mark with 2,931 new infections.

After eight months into the coronavirus outbreak, Russia has win the race as they become the first country to grant regulatory approval to a corona vaccine, dubbed “Sputnik V” for civilian use, says Russian President Vladimir Putin.

India’s Covid-19 recovery rate soared past 70% with 16,39,599 people having recovered from the disease so far in the country. While active cases comprise 27.64 pc of the total caseload . The case fatality rate has further declined to 1.98 per cent,as per Union Health Ministry.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra,  12,712 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra taking the total number of cases in the State to 5,48,313 There are 1,47,513 active cases and the death toll is at 18,650. 13,408 people discharged today, total recoveries stand at 3,81,843- State Health Dept.

Delhi- The AAP government has decided to invite ‘corona warriors’, including a doctor, nurse and a plasma donor, for its Independence Day event to be held at the Delhi Secretariat instead of Chhatrasal Stadium due to COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the ICMR, a total of 2,60,15,297 samples have been tested up to August 11 with 7,33,449 samples being tested on Tuesday.

The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities, comorbidity refers to the presence of more than one disorder in the same person.

“Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research,” the ministry said, adding that state-wise distribution of figures is subject to further verification and reconciliation.

Sara Ali Khan turns 25: Check out adorable pictures from her intimate celebration

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Shivani Negi
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Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan has turned a year older today. The young diva is celebrating her special day with her family in Goa. She took to Instagram to post some pictures from her intimate midnight celebration.

In the photos shared by the Sara herself, she can be seen surrounded by balloons, champagne and cakes. In one of the pictures, she can be seen dressed in pyjamas posing with many balloons put of for decoration.

In another picture, she is all dolled up in pinstripe romper as she pose for the picture.

Sara also shared a picture of birthday cakes one of which was prepared by her brother Ibrahim Ali Khan as it had “Happy Birthday Aapa Jaan” written on it.

As Sara turned a quarter-century-old today, friends and family have poured in wishes for the young actress on social media.

Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram handle to share a sweet birthday wish for Sara. She shared an adorable childhood picture of her, in the arms of her father Saif Ali Khan, as he held a plate with pizza. Sharing the picture, she wrote, “Happy birthday beautiful @saraalikhan95 Eat loads of pizza. Big hug.”

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Varun Dhawan, who will co-star Sara in upcoming film ‘Coolie No 1’, shared a boomerang to wish the beautiful actress. ” Happy birthday @saraalikhan95.You light 💡 up all our lives.stay pg-13 but number 1 in Raju’s heart,” he wrote.

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Lately, the actress has been having a gala time with her brother and mother in Goa. She also keeps posting some beautiful pictures and videos from the picturesque location.

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Sara Ali Khan made her Bollywood debut with Kedarnath in 2018 opposite Sushant Singh Rajput. She was then seen in Rohit Shetty’s Simmba along with Ranveer Singh. She then shared screen with Kartik Aaryan in Imtiyaz Along directorial Love Aaj Kal. Up next, she will be seen Coolie No 1 with Varun Dhawan and will also co-star Dhanush in Anand L Rai’s Atrangi Re.

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