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IPL 2020: Tata joins Unacademy, Reliance Jio to bid for sponsorship rights

By
Shivani Negi
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The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is scheduled to commence on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as said by people with knowledge of the matter.

With the exit of the Vivo as title sponsor because of anti-Chinese sentiment in the wake of border hostilities, giant Indian companies like Reliance Jio Infocomm, Tata Sons, Patanjali, Byju’s and Unacademy have expressed an interest in bidding of the title sponsorship.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which organises the IPL, called for expressions of interest (EoIs) for the rights on August 10 with August 14 as the deadline for submissions. All those who have submitted EoIs may not necessarily bid for the title rights, said the people cited above.

“The board has received interest from some of the biggest corporates like Tata Sons and Reliance Jio, as well as Patanjali and two large edutech companies. We always believed there is going to be a great interest in the IPL title sponsorship,” a senior BCCI official told.

According to the latest updates and developments, it is reported that the board contacted big corporate houses such as Tata, Reliance and Adani as well as companies like Amazon, Byju’s, Dream 11 and others to find a replacement for Vivo.

Vivo was in contract with the board for a tenure of 5 years until 2022. In according to the deal, Vivo had agreed to pay the board Rs 2,190 crore. However, a day after it was decided that IPL 2020 will be played in the UAE on account of Covid-19, the BCCI was criticized for allowing a Chinese company to be the title sponsor of the league in the aftermath of the dispute between the two nations along the border. Amid calls in India to boycott Chinese products, Vivo and the BCCI mutually agreed to suspend the deal for IPL 2020, with a clause to resume it next season.

The board also clarified that the highest bid will not necessarily be the winner.

“BCCI would not be obliged to award the rights to the bidder that indicated the willingness to pay the highest fee in the course of discussions with the board after submitting the EoI,” the board said. The decision will also depend on other factors, including the manner in which the party intends to exploit the rights and the potential impact of this on the IPL brand.

Ghaziabad Police files chargesheet in journalist Vikram Joshi murder case

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Jyoti B
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A 2,000 page chargesheet against the 10 accused in connection with  journalist Vikarm Joshi murder has been filed by the police.

The chargesheet is submitted to the Ghaziabad court and investigation had been completed said, SSP Kalanidhi Naithani.

On July 20, Joshi, 35, a journalist with a local newspaper, was assaulted and then shot in the head by local goons in Mata Colony of Vijay Nagar when he was returning home on his bike with his two daughters. Joshi was rushed to a hospital, but succumbed to his injuries on July 23.

The incident occurred days after Joshi had filed a complaint with Vijay Nagar Police Station stating some men were harassing his niece.

Earlier, police had also placed a reward of Rs 25000 on accused Akash Bihari. Nine other accused in the murder case had been arrested previously. “Nine accused were previously arrested. Accused Aakash Bihari was absconding. Akash Bihari has been arrested. All the accused in the case have been nabbed said SSP Ghaziabad, Kalanidhi Naithani.

IHH plans to rebrand Fortis as ‘Parkway’ to distance firm from Singh brothers

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Jyoti B
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Leading hospital chain Fortis Healthcare  will now have a new name — Parkway, a brand that Malaysian health care major IHH owns.

Fortis plans to get a licence to use Parkway as the corporate name, brand and logo for all its subsidiaries in the hospital business. The rebranding will lead to discontinuation of the Fortis, SRL and La Femme brands.

When asked about details of the new brand licence agreement it intends to enter into, Raghuvanshi told PTI, “Terms of agreement will be discussed, as all this is subject to the approval of the Supreme Court and the requisite authority. So, we will be discussing with IHH to determine what kind of agreement has to be made. However it will be an arm’s length kind of agreement.”

 “This is the culmination of the extensive overhaul and strengthening of the governance processes initiated by the reconstituted board in 2018 and is a reinforcement of our efforts to completely disassociate ourselves from the erstwhile promoters of the company,” Fortis Healthcare chairman Ravi Rajagopal said.

“As part of its commercial strategy, the company intends to, going forward, obtain a licence to use the brand ‘Parkway’ as the corporate name, brand and logo of the company and all its subsidiaries in relation to the hospital business,” it added.

on Friday Fortis reported consolidated net loss of Rs 187.88 crore for the quarter ended June 30, owing to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 78.01 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Fortis Healthcare said in a filing to the BSE. Its consolidated income from operations stood at Rs 605.95 crore for the quarter under consideration. It was Rs 1,138.31 crore for the corresponding period a year ago, it added.

Kelvin Loh Chi-Keon, MD and CEO, IHH Healthcare said: “The ‘Parkway’ brand is synonymous with excellence in patient-centred quality care in Asia. By rebranding the Fortis group of hospitals with ‘Parkway’, one of our group’s leading brands, IHH Healthcare reinforces its commitment to Fortis and to India’s healthcare industry. We strive to continually provide best-in-class clinical outcomes and offer world-class services.”

#GlobalPrayers4SSR: Ankita Lokhande, Kriti Sanon join late actor’s family in prayer service

By
Shivani Negi
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On two month death anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput, his family observed a 24-hour spiritual prayer asa part of their #GlobalPrayers4SSR initiative. Sushant’s former girlfriend Ankita Lokhande and his Raabta co-star Kriti Sanon also observed a collective minute of silence to join the late actor’s family in their campaign.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister shared a video of herself praying with her family in front of Sushant’s picture. Sharing the video, she wrote Mrityunjaya Mantra in the caption. She also urged everyone to join the initiative: “Please post a pic of yours with folded hands and join the campaign.”

Ankita took to Instagram to share a glimpse of prayer service. Along with the video, she wrote Mrityunjaya Mantra in the caption while adding, ” Miracle-Man. A startling soul. An awe-inspiring personality. You will be missed Sushant.”

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Kriti Sanon also participated in the initiative and posted a picture with folded hands. Sharing the picture, she wrote: “Because its always a good time to pray.. Sending out Prayers and Positivity. May the truth shine soon.. Today, this independence day, lets also free ourselves from negativity and hate while we stand for our beliefs and for what is right (sic) #jaihind #happyindependenceday #PrayersForSSR #MayTruthPrevail #LoveBeforeHate.”

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister, who has been constantly demanding justice for her late brother, had come up with initiative called #GlobalPrayers4SSR on Friday.

Shewta shared a request which said that a global 24-hour spiritual prayer would be obseverd for Sushant Singh Rajput on Independence Day i.e. 15 August at 10:00 am. The post also quoted Bhagwad Gita: “These bodies are perishable, but the dwellers in these bodies are eternal, indestructible and impenetrable.”

“I request you all to please join us for Global 24-hour spiritual and prayer observation for Sushant Singh Rajput, so that the truth prevails and we find justice for our beloved Sushant #GlobalPrayers4SSR #CBIForSSR #Warriors4SSR,” she had said.

Include chapters on citizens duties in school books: Government to NCERT

By
Jyoti B
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As public participation gains significance in the fight against coronavirus, the Centre on Friday asked the NCERT and state governments to include chapters on citizens’ duties in school books.

Union Secretary, Department of Justice, Barun Mitra said the Government has prepared course modules on citizens’ duties as detailed in the Constitution, after some states sent their inputs on the subject.

He further added that the chapters will be added to Civics and Political Science books.

The legal affairs department has prepared course modules on the subject,” he said at a webinar on ‘Citizens Duties During COVID-19’ organised by ASSOCHAM.

The centre was also trying to engage around 10 crore children across the country through National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers.

The senior official also informed that the Centre has started engaging non-resident Indians (NRIs) on how they can perform citizens’ duties abroad and help the cause of the country.

“We have started involving NRIs through our embassies abroad on citizens’ duties and what they can do for India,” he said.

Noting that the COVID-19 battle is a protracted one, the official said, “It is important that we all remain prepared to balance society’s health benefits with the potential economic costs of the pandemic, and balance our personal freedoms with public restrictions for our own good.

Bengaluru violence: Karnataka govt taking steps towards banning SDPI, says minister

By
Jyoti B
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Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Friday said the state government was taking steps towards banning SDPI, following its “direct involvement” in the recent violence in the city, and all the required information is being collected in this connection.

When asked about the outfit’s alleged involvement in the recent Bengaluru violence, Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa said, “SDPI is a silly organisation. We are thinking of banning it.”

Police officials confirmed that 147 youth were arrested following the violence, of which 10 of the main accused, including Muzammil Pasha, belonged to the SDPI. While Naveen has been charged under two sections of the Indian Penal Code (Sections 153 [A] and 253 [A]), the rioters have been charged under seven sections of the IPC including Section 307 (Attempt to Murder).

Elyas Muhammad Thumbe, State president of the SDPI, has refuted the allegations against the organisation.

Noting that the Bengaluru violence was not communal riots, Ashoka said it was not communal violence between communities, but it was a ‘pre-planned act’.

“This incident is the result of infighting between Congress MLAs and local corporators, also Congress and SDPI… a person had contested from SDPI for corporate post and had faced defeat,” he claimed.

11 killed, 22 missing in rain-triggered landslides in Nepal

By
Jyoti B
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At least 11 people killed and 22 were missing after a massive landslide triggered by incessant rainfall swept away eight houses in Nepal’s eastern Sankhuwasabha district, officials said on Sunday.

“Ten bodies were recovered from Marang while one from Thadakhani. Efforts are on to recover missing from Rikh, Kalleni, Ramche, Namruk and Kamdi, eight from Dule of Malika Rural Municipality-7 and three from Takam,” The Kathmandu Post quoted a municipality official as saying.

“Of the injured, four have been taken to Chautara-based district hospital, while another injured has been flown to Kathmandu-based Civil Hospital,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Kafle was quoted as saying by The Kathmandu Post.
The bodies of five children, four men, and two women have been recovered from the incident site.

Reserve Bank of India approves dividend of ₹57,128 crore to government

By
Jyoti B
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The RBI Central Board approved the transfer of ₹57,128 crore as surplus to the Central Govt for the accounting year 2019-20, while deciding to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.5%.

The Central Board met under the Chairmanship of Governor Shaktikanta Das, through video conference. This was the 584th meeting of the Central Board, the RBI said in a release.

The RBI’s transfer comes when the Centre’s finances are severely stressed. Its fiscal deficit as on June 30 has already touched 83.2 per cent of the full-year Budget target, mainly due to the precipitous dip in revenues because of the nationwide lockdown imposed to curb Covid-19 spread.

Further, the Central Board discussed the proposal of setting up an Innovation Hub. It also discussed various areas of operations of the bank during the last year, and approved the annual report and accounts of the of the Reserve Bank for 2019-20.

The government has budgeted Rs 60,000 crore as dividends from RBI and state-run banks and financial institutions, according to the Union Budget 2020-21.

RBI’s financial year runs from July-June at present and is scheduled to be harmonised with the government’s April-March fiscal starting FY22, Press Trust of India reported. In the current year, the RBI will have a nine-month financial year, ending in March.

PM Modi sends clear warning to China, saying India’s ‘sovereignty is supreme’

By
Shivani Negi
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In the light of recent clash between India-China at the Galwam Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech on the occasion of Independence Day said that the Indian army will give a befitting reply to everyone who dares to raise an eye on sovereignty of the country.

“Those who challenge India’s sovereignty, be it LoC or LAC, have been given a befitting reply in their own language. They have been responded to in the language they understand. India stands committed to defeat forces that aid and abet terrorism & expansionism,” he said.

While mentioning the backdrop of India’s response to Chinese attack in Ladakh, PM Modi said that the entire world witnessed the dedication displayed by the Indian soldiers.

“Respect for India’s sovereignty is supreme for us. What our brave soldiers can do for this resolution, what the country can do, the world has seen in Ladakh,” Modi said. “The entire country is moving forward with josh, inspired with a resolve and a belief in its capabilities,” the prime minister added.

Earlier, on Independence Day eve on Friday, President Ramnath Kovind has sent a veiled warning to China while paying tribute to the bravehearts who lost their lives to the violent clash at Galwan Valley.

“Their bravery has shown that if anyone tries to create disturbance, an appropriate answer will be given,” asserted President Kovind.

He added, “The entire nation pays tribute to the martyrs of Galwan Valley. Every Indian has a feeling of gratitude towards each of their family members.”

Without naming China, the President lashed out their idea of expansion at a time when the world needs to come together to combat coronavirus pandemic that has brought every country’s economy to knees.

“The world now realises what our sages had said long ago: the global community is but one family; “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam”. However, even while the world community needs to fight together against the greatest challenge before humanity, some in our neighbourhood tried to carry out their misadventure of expansion,” Mr. Kovind said.

On 15-16 June, the violent clash between India and China resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and casualties of 43 Chinese soldiers. Ever since then, the two countries are engaged in verbal spat. India’s top officials have multiple times tried to discontinue the rift, but China hasn’t taken any steps to dis-engage the rivalry.

PM Modi addresses nation on Independence Day, expresses gratitude towards frontline workers

By
Shivani Negi
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PM Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from the rampart of Red Fort on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. The Prime Minister began his speech by extending greetings to everyone. He then said, on this day, it is necessary to be grateful towards our security forces protecting the nation.

Here are the key highlights from PM Modi’s Independence Day speech:

  • PM Modi, in his speech, recalled the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. He said many tried to tarnish the soul of India for hundred of years, but India’s commitment to freedom defeated all these designs and added India’s freedom struggle inspired the world. He said even in the midst of fierce wars, India did not let its freedom movement diminish.
  • The Prime Minister then paid tribute to all the frontline workers who have worked tirelessly to serve the nation amid the pandemic. He also added 130 crore Indians will fight to curb the virus.
  • After that, PM Modi paid condolences to the parts of country suffering terribly due to natural calamities and disasters while reassuring full support to citizens in the hour of need.
  • “Next year we will enter the 75th year of our independece. A big festival is in front of us,” he said.
  • The Prime Minister then said it’s time for India to focus on new heights,to build a new India – an atma-nirbhar (self-reliant) India. He said India will most certainly achieve this. History is evidence to the fact that when India is determined to achieve something, it has always done so. A self-reliant India has now become the mantra for 130 crore Indians, he added.
  • India has always believed that the entire world is one family. While we focus on economic growth and development, humanity must retain a central role in this process and our journey, the Prime Minister said.
  • Talking about the need of supporting Make in India, the Prime Minister asked that how long will we see raw material getting exported and being imported as finished product coming back to our country? The mindset of free India should be ‘vocal for local’. We should appreciate our local products, if we don’t do this then our products will not get the opportunity to do better and will not be encouraged, he said.
  • I am confident that measures like opening up of the SPACE sector, will generate many new employment opportunities for our youth and provide further platforms to nurture their skills and potential, PM Modi said.
  • PM Modi said that Self-reliant India means not only reducing imports, but also increasing our skills, our creativity. Today, many big companies of the world are turning to India. We have to move forward with the mantra of ‘Make in India’ as well as ‘Make for World’, he mentioned.
  • PM Modi also talked about the recently introduced New Education Policy and said that this will shape the India of 21st century. He said we will soon have citizens who shape a new India – ones who are global citizens but are also connected to their roots
  • The Prime Minister said there is significant growth in digitalisation as we are adapting technology at a faster pace than ever before. The nation have adapted new method of transactions and digital transactions have already crossed Rs 3 lakh crore.
  • Today, be it men or women, all Indians walk shoulder-to-shoulder. Today we have women officers and soldiers in the armed forces. Be it doctors, engineers, bankers, IT professionals, there isn’t a sector where more and more women are contributing to India’s growth in a big way, he said.
  • PM Modi said it is necessary to give a new direction in order for India to move towards modernity at a faster pace. The need will be fulfilled by National Infrastructure Pipeline Project. He also mentioned that about 7 thousands projects of different sectors have also been recognised.
  • PM Modi launched a National Digital Health Mission which will bring revolutionary changes in the health sector. The new mission will be completely technology-based. Under the mission, every Indian will get a Health ID card. Every time you visit a doctor or a pharmacy, everything will be recorded in this health card in your profile on a nationwide scale, he added.
  • India is one of the leading candidates of producing the covid vaccine which are at different stages of trials. The Prime Minister said once the clinical trials are clear, the government has it all figured out how the vaccine will be distributed to every part of the country.
  • PM Modi also mentioned that a special campaign is also underway with a belief to reduce pollution in the 100 major cities of the country.
  • The Prime Minister then said that National Cadet Crop will be selecting 1 lakh cadets from coastal and border areas while ensuring that female cadets will acquire one-third of the space.
  • Talking about the Ram Mandir dispute, the Prime Minister acknowledged citizen’s role in the development. He said everyone’s commitment to resolve the issue peacefully was remarkable.
  • While culminating his speech, PM Modi thanked all the panches and sarpanched across the Union territories Jammu and Kashmir. He said their efforts to ensure the development are commendable.

Independence Day 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the tricolour at Red Fort

By
Shivani Negi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag for the seventh consecutive Independence day at Red Fort on Saturday.

PM Modi arrived at 7:18 AM in front of the Lahore Gate at the Red Fort, he was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar.

Before going to the Red Fort, the PM paid tribute at Raj Ghat.

PM Modi then unfurled the national flag at 7:34 am at the iconic monument.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also inspected the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 74th Independence Day in Delhi.

This year, the celebrations at Red Fort were muted down, in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. As opposed to 900-1,000 people who witness the PM speaking live, nearly 250 were in attendance, media reports suggested.

Independence Day 2020: PM Modi extends wishes ahead of speech at Red Fort

By
Shivani Negi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished all the countrymen on the occasion of 74th Independence Day before hoisting the tricolour from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi.

“Happy Independence Day to all fellow Indians. Jai Hind!” PM Modi posted on Twitter minutes before his speech at the Red Fort.

He will soon be delivering the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument, Red Fort. Before that, he will receive the Guard of Honour contingent, consisting of one officer and 24 men each from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force (IAF) and Delhi Police.

The event at the Red Fort will be relatively different than the ideal in the wake of coronavirus pandemic which has infected over 2 million people in the country. Instead of general public and school children, 1,500 corona warriors, including 500 police personnel have been invited to the event.

The Home Ministry in its advisory has asked states to avoid large social gathering and instead webcast the celebration.

SC finds Prashant Bhushan guilty for contempt of the court

By
Harshit
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Supreme Court has found advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty for contempt of the court for his irrational tweet against SA Bobde, the Cheif Justice of India, and the Supreme Court.

Justice Arun Mishra directed the verdict along with other two members in his committee of three. The head justice said, “Bhushan was found to have committed “serious” contempt, and the hearing for punishment in the case will be held on August 20,” as quoted by News18.

Earlier Prashant Bhushan had commented on a picture of Chief Justice Bobde on social media where he asked a question to the CJI that why he was not wearing a helmet while driving his Harley Davidson but the Cheif Justice was not riding his at this time and his bike was on the stand.

In an affidavit submitted by Prashant Bhushan on August 2, Bhushan regretted asking why the Justice Bobde was not wearing a helmet since the bike was on the stand and apologised for it

“At the outset, I admit that I did not notice that the bike was on a stand and therefore wearing a helmet was not required. I, therefore, regret that part of my tweet. However, I stand by the remaining part of what I have stated in my tweet…” the lawyer said in his affidavit submitted on August 2.

The three-member committee of Justice Arun Mishara, Justice B R Gavai and Krishna Murari observed that Prashant’s action on social media could disrepute the administration of justice and can undermine the dignity of the Supreme Court.

The punishment of contempt of court can put Bhushan in jail for almost six months and including a heavy fine.

Broad was seen using an inhaler in the first Test match against Pakistan

By
Harshit
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Stuart Broad was found in some sort of discomfort on Day 1 of the first Test match between England and Pakistan. Broad called for an inhaler while bowling his fourth over of his spell.

Its a fact that Broad is suffering from asthma for years and he didn’t keep it hidden is not a secret for anyone. The 34-year-old had revealed this in the 2015 Ashes series.

Even after his struggle in breathing, Broad stood tall against the Pakistani batsmen and bowled spell.

Broad has raised his power as a supreme and dependent bowler of his side and since the last 14 years, he is fighting with his half lung even then he took more than 500 Test wickets. He kept his asthma hidden for a few years but many of his team-mates knew about this but they kept quiet.

“One night we were asked to provide a piece of information about ourselves that no one else knew, with the notion of being open with each other,” Broad had once written in the Daily Mail.

“I shocked the boys a little when I told them I only had one and a half lungs because I was born three months premature,” he added.

What are PM Modi’s plans for new and safe Jammu and Kashmir?

By
Harshit
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The development at ground level is still not visible even a year after the revocation of the 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may announce some major projects in Jammu and Kashmir, which will include high-tech and environment-friendly ‘Jammu and Kashmir.

The Union Ministry of Urban Development and Jammu and Kashmir administration are currently working on various developments in the Union Territory. Prime Minister is personally keeping an eye on the working commitee.

On August 5 exactly a year the historic revocation of 370 and 35A GC Murmu resigned from his L-G post in Jammu and Kashmir. BJP veteran leader Manoj Sinha is appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir after replacing GC Murmu.

The development includes a structure to restore the old charm of the valley.

“The area around Dal Lake is densely populated and its glory has diminished over the years. The threat of pollution and large-scale tourism have made it fragile and caused environment degradation. Further, there have been encroachments around the Lake. So, the plan will include reducing the heavy burden from the area around it,” a source said as quoted by Indian Express.

Many BJP leaders have claimed the valley had remained backward for the years only because of Article 370 and 35A. The BJP had already assured that the changes would bring the change and improve the infrastructure, grass-root democracy, and help the valley to fight against the terrorism spread by the neighbor.

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