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CPR Land Rights Initiative is pleased to invite you to a talk on
The Future We Need: Natural Resources as a Shared Inheritance
Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Rahul Basu
 
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Natural resources include our environment, minerals, and land. From an economic standpoint, land and minerals are the most valuable. Wealth attracts thieves, adventurers, rent seekers and crony capitalists. It is not surprising that mining encourages corruption, as private parties attempt to capture most of the value through "legal" but fundamentally illegitimate contracts. This in turn drives environment and human rights violations, which give rise to conflict. Iron ore mining in Goa has become a contentious issue between government and civil society. In his talk, Rahul will speak about the work of the Goa Foundation, an environmental NGO, in raising awareness about mining as Goa’s largest environmental issue for over twenty five years. He will describe the Supreme Court's decision in the Goa Mining case, where the Court was concerned with the rapid depletion of iron ore, and wanted a practical method of implementing the principle of "intergenerational equity", earlier ruled by the Court to be a part of the "Right to Life". Goa Foundation uses the "public trust" doctrine and the "intergenerational equity" principle to propose an ethical, fair  and just resolution to the issue in the form of the "fair mining" proposal. This proposal has support from the Constitution, our traditions and customs, economics and global best practices. Rahul will explain how the "fair mining" proposal reduces poverty, slows growing inequality, reduces corruption and crony capitalism, improves governance and even creates a palatable 'Universal Basic Income'. As a result of a recommendation from the Goa Foundation, the Supreme Court has ordered the creation of the Goa Iron Ore Permanent Fund. This is intended to be a savings fund akin to the oil funds of Norway and Alaska. The Supreme Court has also ruled the last five years of iron ore mining in Goa to be illegal. While giving rise to enormous claims on the miners (as illegal mining is equivalent to theft of public property), it also gave the Goa government a clean slate. It had full freedom to redesign its mining sector. The Goenchi Mati Movement issued a manifesto for the Goa State Assembly elections showing how these principles could be put into practice. The manifesto was supported by the mining affected, mining dependent, and even a miner. It has also been supported by four political parties including AAP, as well as the Archbishop of Goa, the Shadow Chancellor of the UK, and a broad spectrum of civil society. 

Rahul Basu is presently a member of a number of initiatives, including the Goa Foundation, the Goenchi Mati Movement and The Future We Need. He is on the executive committee of Mines, Minerals and People and the interim executive committee of the India Network for Basic Income. His relevant interests and experiences include finance and accounting (Rahul has studied economics and management, worked in ICICI and has been a CFO); public policy; corruption andgovernance; cognitive sciences including behavioural economics and persuasion theory; and quality improvement and designing win-win solutions (Rahul has structured and completed a variety of project finance transactions as well as mergers, acquisitions and investments.) He has published three papers in EPW on this issue and is a member of INSEE (Indian Society for Ecological Economics) and EAERE (European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists).

Rahul is also the founder and CEO of Ajadé, a consulting firm for start-ups and small companies and a member of the Indian Angel Network. He is a member of Kokum Design, a design non-profit. As education is his primary interest, he advises an ongoing project to redesign Goa’s anganwadis to first world quality. He is a participant in a variety of other social initiatives and causes, largely based out of Goa.

Please RSVP at this link.
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MODI AND ABBAS HOLD DELEGATION LEVEL TALKS

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Modi will hold delegation level talks with Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas in New Delhi today.
Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas was accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. The visiting dignitary who is on a four day State visit to India was welcomed by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan. In the evening, President Pranab Mukherjee will host a banquet in honour of the visiting dignitary.
The visit of President Mahmoud Abbas will provide an opportunity for reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral relations, regional and international issues. MoUs on cooperation in various sectors are also expected to be signed today.

CONSTITUTION DAY OF NORWAY

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The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of the Kingdom of Norway on the eve of their Constitution Day (May 17, 2017).
In a message to His Majesty King Harald V, the King of Norway, the President has said, “On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I have great pleasure in extending warm greetings and felicitations to Your Majesty and to the people of the Kingdom of Norway on the occasion of your Constitution Day.
India attaches high value to the friendly ties between our two countries. Our bilateral cooperation has steadily acquired greater substance and significance in recent years. We are keen to further expand and strengthen our fruitful engagement in all fields of our common interest. I am confident that the current momentum in our relations will be sustained in the future to the mutual benefit of our two peoples.
I take this opportunity to convey to Your Majesty my best wishes for your good health and well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Kingdom of Norway”.

CBI RAIDS RESIDENCES PC,SON KARTI AND LALLU

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Central Bureau of Investigation carried out searches at several places linked to former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti over alleged favours granted in foreign investment clearance to a firm, INX Media, in 2007.
Official sources said the searches are spread across Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Gurugram.
The raids are taking place at the Nungambakkam residence of P Chidambaram in Chennai, a senior police official said in Chennai.
The agency has on Monday registered a case regarding alleged irregularities in granting the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance to INX Media, run by its directors Indrani Mukerjea and Peter Mukerjea, in 2007 when P Chidambaram was the finance minister.
The agency has registered the case against INX Media through its director Indrani Mukerjea, Peter Mukerjea, Karti Chidambaram; Chess Management Services (a company of Karti), and Advantage Strategic Consulting Limited through its director Padma Vishwanathan. CBI today conducted raids at 12 places in Chennai including the residence of former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram.
CBI is also conducting searches at locations in Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram. The raids are being carried out in connection with clearances given to INX Media and criminal misconduct in grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board -FIPB approval.
On 17th April, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had issued a show-cause notice to Karti Chidambaram and a firm purportedly linked to him for alleged violations of the FEMA laws to the tune of 45 crore rupees.
The agency also issued a similar notice, after over two years of investigations, to another firm M/s Vasan Health Care Private Limited, which is based in Chennai, for alleged forex violations of 2,262 crore rupees.
Next raid of Income Tax department  and surveys at 22 locations in Delhi and Gurgaon on charges of benami land deals worth Rs 1,000 crore involving RJD chief Lalu Prasad. PTI quoting officials said the department began raiding the premises of some prominent businessmen and real estate agents in Delhi, Gurgaon, Rewari and few others since early morning.
The searches are also being conducted at the premises of the son of RJD MP P C Gupta and few other businessmen. It said, While raids are being conducted at a dozen locations, ten other official premises are being surveyed by the I-T department.
The BJP had last week accused Prasad, his MP-daughter Misa Bharti and his two sons, both Bihar government ministers, of being involved in corrupt land deals worth over Rs 1,000 crore, and asked the central government to probe one such transaction in Delhi.
Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had alleged that these transactions were a case of quid pro quo as they date back to the period when Lalu Prasad was the railway minister, and dared Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to take action against him.
All the companies owned by Lalu Prasad’s family members for the purpose of these land transactions had no employees, no business activities and no turnover, Ravi Shankar Prasad had claimed.

LUVKUSH COMMITTEE REVEALED THE CHARACTERS OF THIS YEAR’S BIGGEST RAMLEELA!

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   As the preparation of Delhi’s biggest LuvKush Ramleela of this year is started. Therefore, the committee revealed the characters of bollywood actors, who are part of the Ramleela this Year. The Press Conference was graced by the well known stars like Mukesh Rishi, Vindu Dara Singh, Vishal Kanwar and Shubhi Sharma. Along with them, the Chairman of Ramleela Ashok Aggarwal was also the part of the same.
One of the main characters of ramleela was also revealed this time, Mukesh Rishi will play the role of Raavan this year, whereas Vindu Dara Singh will be playing Parshuram this year.
Whereas, Manoj Tiwari will portray the role of Angad, Anup Jalota will be Kevat, Shankar Sahni as Raja Dashrath.
For this year Ramleela, the chairman Ashok Aggarwal mentioned, “the preparation of Ramleela is started for this year. And I am sure it will take place in a big manner. We are going to release the entire information of LuvKush Ramleela on our official website. And in comparison with last year, Ramleela is going to be showcased with more enthusiasm. Well, I am heartily thankful to the entire team of LuvKush Ramleela for making it possible on such a huge way.”
The 40 year old LuvKush Ramleela will be showcased from 21st September till 1st October, 2017 where renowned actors from Bollywood will take part in the Ramleela.

THE FUTURE WE NEED: NATURAL RESOURCES AS A SHARED INHERITANCE

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May
17
CPR Land Rights Initiative is pleased to invite you to a talk on
The Future We Need: Natural Resources as a Shared Inheritance
Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Rahul Basu
Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research
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Natural resources include our environment, minerals, and land. From an economic standpoint, land and minerals are the most valuable. Wealth attracts thieves, adventurers, rent seekers and crony capitalists. It is not surprising that mining encourages corruption, as private parties attempt to capture most of the value through “legal” but fundamentally illegitimate contracts. This in turn drives environment and human rights violations, which give rise to conflict. Iron ore mining in Goa has become a contentious issue between government and civil society. In his talk, Rahul will speak about the work of the Goa Foundation, an environmental NGO, in raising awareness about mining as Goa’s largest environmental issue for over twenty five years. He will describe the Supreme Court’s decision in the Goa Mining case, where the Court was concerned with the rapid depletion of iron ore, and wanted a practical method of implementing the principle of “intergenerational equity”, earlier ruled by the Court to be a part of the “Right to Life”. Goa Foundation uses the “public trust” doctrine and the “intergenerational equity” principle to propose an ethical, fair  and just resolution to the issue in the form of the “fair mining” proposal. This proposal has support from the Constitution, our traditions and customs, economics and global best practices. Rahul will explain how the “fair mining” proposal reduces poverty, slows growing inequality, reduces corruption and crony capitalism, improves governance and even creates a palatable ‘Universal Basic Income’. As a result of a recommendation from the Goa Foundation, the Supreme Court has ordered the creation of the Goa Iron Ore Permanent Fund. This is intended to be a savings fund akin to the oil funds of Norway and Alaska. The Supreme Court has also ruled the last five years of iron ore mining in Goa to be illegal. While giving rise to enormous claims on the miners (as illegal mining is equivalent to theft of public property), it also gave the Goa government a clean slate. It had full freedom to redesign its mining sector. The Goenchi Mati Movement issued a manifesto for the Goa State Assembly elections showing how these principles could be put into practice. The manifesto was supported by the mining affected, mining dependent, and even a miner. It has also been supported by four political parties including AAP, as well as the Archbishop of Goa, the Shadow Chancellor of the UK, and a broad spectrum of civil society.
Rahul Basu is presently a member of a number of initiatives, including the Goa Foundation, the Goenchi Mati Movement and The Future We Need. He is on the executive committee of Mines, Minerals and People and the interim executive committee of the India Network for Basic Income. His relevant interests and experiences include finance and accounting (Rahul has studied economics and management, worked in ICICI and has been a CFO); public policy; corruption andgovernance; cognitive sciences including behavioural economics and persuasion theory; and quality improvement and designing win-win solutions (Rahul has structured and completed a variety of project finance transactions as well as mergers, acquisitions and investments.) He has published three papers in EPW on this issue and is a member of INSEE (Indian Society for Ecological Economics) and EAERE (European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists).
Rahul is also the founder and CEO of Ajadé, a consulting firm for start-ups and small companies and a member of the Indian Angel Network. He is a member of Kokum Design, a design non-profit. As education is his primary interest, he advises an ongoing project to redesign Goa’s anganwadis to first world quality. He is a participant in a variety of other social initiatives and causes, largely based out of Goa.
Please RSVP at this link.

JAITLEY BULL RUN, NON-OIL IMPORTS UP 54.5%, EXPORTS 17.06%

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PARLIAMENT COMMITTEE CHIEF WRITES TO CENTRE ON GM MUSTARD

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NEGOTIATING AUTHORITARIANISM AND ITS LIMITS: WORKER-LED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN THE PEARL RIVER DELTA

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AQUATECH CHINA TAKES PLACE 7-9 JUNE

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MACRON NAMES EDOUARD PHILIPPE PM, MACRON MEET ANGELA

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French President Emmanuel Macron has named center-right Republican Party lawmaker Edouard Philippe as prime minister.
France’s presidential office announced the selection of Philippe on Monday, one day after Macron’s inauguration.
Philippe is 46 years old.
Local media report Philippe knew Macron before becoming a lawmaker and that they share many similarities, such as experience working in the private sector.
The two leaders  have reportedly agreed there is a need to foster unity across party lines.
Macron is expected to select the rest of his Cabinet from the left and right of the political spectrum. The first cabinet meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed to work together to deepen the integration of the European Union.
Macron met Merkel in the German capital Berlin on Monday. He was on his first foreign visit a day after his inauguration.
At a joint news conference after the meeting, Macron noted that he faces many challenges, and that he must implement the reforms that France needs.
Macron expressed his resolve to address the French people’s dissatisfaction with social disparity that was expressed in the presidential election, and to tackle unemployment.
Merkel said the interests of Germany are closely tied to the interests of France. She said that Germany and Europe will only do well if there is a strong France.
The two leaders  leaders agreed to jointly draw up a road map to stabilize the eurozone and strengthen the unity of the EU ahead of Britain’s planned exit from the bloc.
There is growing frustration among people in both France and Germany over the EU and its immigration policies. Media agencies

AN ECONOMIC CHARACTERISATION OF SANITATION: BETWEEN THE STATE’S PRODUCTION AND THE HOUSEHOLD’S DEMAND

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May
19
CPR is pleased to invite you to a CORP seminar on
An Economic Characterisation of Sanitation: Between the State’s Production and the Household’s Demand
Chloé Leclère
Friday, 19 May 2017, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research
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Adam Smith’s ‘invisible hand’ fails to promote sanitation in India. The private or domestic decisions vis-à-vis sanitation, produce negative externalities at the individual and collective levels, consequently, explaining the need for state intervention. In post-colonial India, sanitation has been a public concern since the 1980’s, but the most significant breach is the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) which was launched in 1999. The limited impact of this scheme led to a research agenda to explore the efficiency of the policy by examining factors such as good governance, devolution of funds and participatory development. The literature focuses on supply driven model to ensure provision of sanitation by the state on one hand and on the other hand, it highlights the determinants of the sanitation demand that have gained visibility with community led programs that reject monetary subsidies and focus on awareness and education.
Although economic terms prevail in the media, political and scientific debates, little attention is paid to the nature of sanitation as an economic good. It is yet a fundamental preliminary question that shapes the sanitation outcomes and helps to understand the behavior of all the actors involved. No theoretical framework is immediately adaptable to describe sanitation and its price. In fact, the main vector of information in Economics, is an unknown variable as there is no proper market. Based on the review of literature and close examination of several datasets [India Human Development Survey (IHDS), Census, National family Health Survey-III (NFHS-III), Sanitation Quality, Use, Access and Trends (SQUAT) survey], three major characteristics of sanitation in India have been identified. This talk will explore questions pertaining to the need of sanitation, what it produces and the process that relates a biologic imperative and the environment circumscribe a multi-dimensional scape.
Chloé Leclère is a PhD Scholar in Economics at the Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon in France. Her research focuses on sanitation policies in India and  explores the specificities related to evaluation of social programmes. She is a member of the research laboratory- Groupe d’Analyse et Théorie Economique Lyon-Saint Etienne in France. She is also affiliated with the Center for Social and Human sciences (CNRS, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in New Delhi where she is conducting several projects on poverty alleviation in India. She is a former Teaching Fellow at the ENS de Lyon. She holds a Master’s degree in Economic Analysis and Policies  from Paris School of Economics in France and another Master’s in Social Sciences from Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon in France.
Please RSVP to sci-fi@cprindia.org
CORP Seminar Series
This is the 12th in the series of the Community of Research and Practice (CORP) seminar planned by the Scaling City Institutions for India: Sanitation (SCI-FI: Sanitation) initiative. This seminar series aims to provide a platform for discussing the experiences of the researchers and practitioners on urban sanitation. Through these discussions, the sanitation initiative intends to build a stronger evidence base for developing policies, programmes and implementation of plans for achieving sanitised cities.

PROMOTION OF COMEDY FILM ‘JATTU ENGINEER” IN DELHI

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​​Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan promoted his upcoming comedy film ‘Jattu Engineer” in Delhi

Dr.MSG aka Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan promoted his upcoming comedy flick “Jattu Engineer” out here in Nation’s Capital Delhi. After box office success of Hind Ka Napak Ko Jawab, Dr.MSG is all set to hit the big screen again with “Jattu Engineer”.
This is going to be his first comedy film. And just like four previous action movies of MSG-series, the father-daughter duo, Saint Dr.MSG and his daughter Honeypreet Insan has directed this movie. “Jattu Engineer” will be a comedy movie with some social messages knitted in humour and emotions. The storyline revolves around an underdeveloped village that is struck by poverty, unemployment, and drug menace and how a teacher transforms the fate of the villagers with his deep-dyed gumption to uplift the living standards of the village. The movie will also highlight the PM Narendra Modi’s dream project – Swachh Bharat Mission. 
Well, while asking him about the Delhi Cleanliness Mission, Saint Gurmeet stated, “This time it didn’t took much time to clean Delhi, in comparison with last 2 times, which is good for the Capital. It proves that Delhi is following the cleanliness mission.”
The shooting of “Jattu Engineer” was completed in a short span of 15 days. The music of the movie is composed by Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh himself. Featured by Hakikat Entertainment Pvt.Ltd. “Jattu Engineer” is slated to release on coming 19th of May.

NIDDHI AGERWAL ON A HOUSE HUNT !

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After a nationwide talent hunt , director Sabbir Khan finally found his leading lady for his next film , Munna Michael, starring Tiger Shroff.

Niddhi who is a professional ballet dancer , happened to be selected quite by accident but was immediately signed thanks to her screen presence and charisma, not to mention her acting talent and dancing skills.

The debutante may have received a warm welcome from the film industry but unfortunately was forced to move out of her flat in the suburbs , as the housing society raised objections to her ‘single actress’ status.

Sources reveal that society boards are generally wary of letting out flats to aspiring actors , leaving Niddhi no choice but to hunt for a new apartment.

She says, “I have lived with my friend for nearly six months. Now, hunting for a new place seems an impossible task.Because I am single and an actress, I have been denied accommodation. As of now, that’s the biggest hurdle that I have faced here.”

MAN TRUCKS DELIVERS NEW CLA EVO VEHICLES TO CUSTOMERS

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MAN Trucks delivers New CLA EVO vehicles to customers
Company crosses important milestone with roll out of
25,001st truck from Pithampur facility

Indore.16th May, 2017: MAN Trucks India, 100% subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus AG, Germany, rolled out the New CLA EVO range. The initial trucks were delivered to customers recently at an event at the company’s facility at Pithampur, Indore. In the process, MAN Trucks also crossed an important milestone in its India journey – over 25,000 vehicles sold in India as well as in export markets. The new range was unveiled at the BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA in December 2016.
The market introduction of the new range also coincides with the BSIV emission norms that came into effect on 1st April, 2017. The series includes tippers, rigids and tractors, besides special application trucks that address diverse customer requirements. These are designed to operate in tough operating conditions with high performance and efficiency levels.
Mr. Joerg Mommertz, Chairman and Managing Director, MAN Trucks India said, “At MAN, it is our endeavour to provide best-in-class solutions for the transport and infrastructure sectors. We have always listened to our customers to understand their changing requirements. The new CLA EVO range is a good example of our ability to develop solutions in India, for India. MAN trucks are seen as a reference for strong performance over long duty cycles. Going forward, we will work towards bringing newer solutions to raise the bar for our customers.“
With new benchmarks, the CLA EVO series offers a combination of power, fuel efficiency, world class performance and safety. The trucks are powered by the proven MAN D-0836 common rail engine that delivers 250HP and 300HP based on the application. At the same time it complies with the BSIV emission norms.
Coupled with a well configured driveline, the engine delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency. Extensively tested to global standards and equipped with strong aggregates and a robust chassis frame and suspension, the CLA EVO range meets the highest operating standards under extreme conditions.

“With the implementation of GST, demand for haulage trucks is expected to rise. The MAN long haul trucks can operate up to 20 hours duty cycles, which will benefit operators in terms of faster turnaround. The engines have been been enhanced to deliver more power, while being fuel efficient. Besides the product range, we are also expanding our after sales service network in order to cater to requirements across all key routes and locations,“ Mr. Mommertz added.
Presenting the New MAN CLA EVO range
The New CLA EVO series comprises tippers, long haul and special application trucks ranging from 16T to 49T.
The trucks are powered by the proven MAN D-0836, turbo charged, inter-cooled engine, that are rated for 250HP and 300HP. Mated with 6- and 9-speed gearboxes, the trucks are adapted for specific operational purposes. The electronically controlled Common Rail system makes the engine reliable and fuel efficient than before, besides being environment friendly.
The crawler gear in long haul trucks helps the engine run within the optimal rpm range, thereby reducing fuel consumption.Strong rigid front axle, hypoid rear axles provide superior traction&gradeability, and unmatched reliability.
The tippers feature MAN‘s planetary rear axle with hub reduction, which provides high ground clearance and has proven its effectiveness in varying conditions. The inter axle and differential lock imparts superior traction.
The driver environment offers best-in-class ergonomics, visibility and control. The objective is to provide drivers high levels of comfort for significantly reduced fatigue and enhanced safety. The aerodynamic cabin with heat and sound dampeners, and an optional AC helps maximise man and machine performance and productivity. The driver cabs also offer sleeper berths in the long haul trucks.
MAN Aftersales and Service
MAN Trucks India offers service and support to ensure maximum uptime, all the time. MAN Services offers include warranty schemes, annual maintenance contracts, on-site support and 24×7 helpline service.
MAN Services also offer new solutions like lubricants that can improve the engine performance. Along with MAN genuine parts, always recommended to operators, the vehicle life cycle gets a boost – whether it is in engine hours for tippers or kilometres clocked for long haul trucks.

About MAN Trucks India
MAN Trucks India Pvt. Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus AG, Germany. The company has its Head Quarters in Pune and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The product range manufactured in this plant include tippers for off-road& construction, haulage for regular & over dimensional cargo, and special application trucks such as fire tenders, garbage compactors, concrete mixers, boom pumps, tip trailers and bulkers. The product range for India is developed at MAN Trucks R&D centre in Pune. The trucks made in India are also exported to African and Asian markets. MAN Trucks offers prompt and efficient support through its network of 63 touch points in India and one each in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. The company has sold over 25,000 trucks since it started its India operations in 2006.

MAN TRUCKS INDIA PVT.LTD.

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Senapati Bapat Road
Pune 411016

PRESS ADVISORY

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PRESS ADVISORY

(1) Press Conference (Through Video Conference)

Sh. Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (I/C) for Power, Coal & renewable Energy will be addressing press conference on Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) Rural Electrification Programme and to highlight achievements of the Government, at 11 am to 1.30 PM  on Friday , 19th May 2017.

Date         :     19-05-2017,  Friday

Time        :     11:00 AM

Venue      :     NIC conference room, Collector office,
    Ground Floor, Ahmedabad.

(2) Press Conference (Through Video Conference)
Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan will address the press conference on achievement of 3 years on the 19th May, 2017.
Date         :     19-05-2017,  Friday

Time        :     03:00 PM

Venue      :     NIC conference room, Collector office,
    Ground Floor, Ahmedabad.
Separate registration for both conferences is required.
Maximum 10 journalists can be accommodated in NIC conference room.
Registration can be done on whatsapp/Call 9429029268,
Email pibahmedabad1964@gmail.com and Phone no. 079-25507041.  

‘CREATING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR RETURNEE ENTREPRENEURS’

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‘MEGA COW MILK PARTY TO PROTECT COW SLAUGHTER

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PRESS INVITATION

Hakikat Entertainment Pvt.Ltd. cordially invites you on ‘Mega Cow Milk Party to protect Cow Slaughter’ at Premiere of

‘Jattu Engineer’
(Where Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan will give a “Cow Milk Party” to 20,000 people present at the event and appeal Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make Cow the National Mother of India)


This will be followed by a pledge, to be taken by 20,000 people present at the event to PROTECT COWS FROM KILLING.




Time: 12noon
Date: 17th May 2017, (Wednesday)
Venue: Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, ITO

WORLD ECONOMIC SITUATION AND PROSPECTS: MAY 2017 BRIEFING, NO. 102

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WORLD ECONOMIC SITUATION AND PROSPECTS: MAY 2017 BRIEFING, NO. 102

World Economic Situation And Prospects: May 2017 Briefing, No. 102
  • Slowdown in productivity growth posing a medium term challenge for developing countries
  • Weaker-than-expected first quarter growth in the United States of America
  • Plunge in cocoa prices delaying economic recovery in West Africa

GLOBAL ISSUES

RECENT SLOWDOWN IN PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH HIGHLIGHTS MEDIUM-TERM CHALLENGES FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Recent indicators have shown a gradual strengthening of global economic activity since late 2016. In tandem with an improvement in aggregate demand, international trade and manufacturing output have rebounded, while commodity prices have risen from their lows seen in early 2016. Amid a general improvement in business sentiment, several large economies, including the United States of America and Japan, are experiencing a moderate recovery in investment. Against a backdrop of elevated uncertainty and downside risks, however, it is still unclear whether this positive global growth momentum can be sustained going forward. Several lingering structural weaknesses are also constraining the medium-term growth outlook. Of particular concern is the prolonged and broad-based weakness in global productivity growth since the global financial crisis.
Figure 1: Labour productivity growth, developed economies vs. developing economies
Figure 1 compares labour productivity growth trends in developed and developing regions between 1995 and 2016. Prior to the 2008-09 crisis, developing economies had been experiencing a rapid acceleration in labour productivity growth. In contrast, average productivity growth in developed countries had been on a longer term downward trend. In recent years, while productivity growth in developing economies has been steadfast than in developed countries, its pace has slowed considerably compared to the pre-crisis period. This persistent weakness in productivity growth has generated widespread concern given that it is a long-term determinant of income and living standards. For developing economies, prolonged weak productivity growth will not only adversely impact medium-term growth prospects, but may also severely undermine progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It is therefore important for policymakers to understand the factors driving slower labour productivity growth in developing economies.
Labour productivity is commonly measured as total output per person employed, or as total output per hour worked. Growth in labour productivity for an economy is driven by three key factors, namely, improvements to labour quality; capital deepening (available capital per worker); and, growth in total factor productivity (TFP). TFP is a measure of an economy’s efficiency in allocating its factors of production and is influenced by various factors, including economies, the slowdown in labour productivity growth has been largely attributed to the decline in the contribution from capital formation. This reflects the persistent weakness in investment growth in these economies since the financial crisis, as capital spending remains constrained by sluggish demand, high uncertainty and fragile bank balance sheets.
Across many developing regions, however, capital deepening has continued to contribute positively to labour productivity growth, implying that investment in new capital has held up relatively well in the post-crisis period (figure 2). Instead, the recent slowdown in labour productivity growth in developing countries has been mainly due to a deceleration in TFP growth. is suggests that developing countries are, on average, experiencing slower efficiency gains and technological absorption following the recession.
Figure 2: Contribution to labour productivity growth, by region
Several cyclical and structural factors appear to have contributed to the broad-based slowdown of TFP growth in developing economies. On the cyclical front, subdued demand conditions—amid high uncertainty in the post-crisis environment—may have affected the quality of investment, resulting in lower TFP growth. In addition, recent evidence has shown that TFP growth in the commodity-exporting economies tends to move in tandem with commodity prices, given that commodity-related income facilitates investment in technology and human capital. Hence, the end of the super-cycle of commodity prices in recent years has contributed to the slowdown in productivity growth in several regions, including in Africa, Latin America and Western Asia.
Beyond these cyclical factors, several structural shifts had also taken place, notably the waning effects of past advances that catalysed strong TFP growth in the last two decades. First, the surge of information and communication technology in the 1990s contributed to improved productivity in the global economy, including in developing economies. Second, earlier structural reforms and transformation processes spurred large productivity gains in several countries. For instance, China’s transition from an agrarian economy to an industrial powerhouse was accompanied by rapid technological progress and increased workforce efficiency. Third, major trade liberalization efforts, such as the formation of the European Union and China’s accession into the World Trade Organization, drove rapid growth in international trade in the 2000s. This development could have stimulated TFP growth in many developing economies, given that trade increases competition and drives the distribution of new technology. In particular, the proliferation of global value chains, for example in East Asia, not only generated large economies of scale, but also allowed for exporting firms to acquire new production techniques.
It is also important to highlight that a country’s potential to achieve stronger productivity growth is also influenced by its economic structure. Countries with a high dependency on natural resources face larger constraints to productivity growth, compared to countries where high technology manufacturing activities are more prevalent. In general, developing regions like Latin America or Western Asia have had limited success in promoting a process of structural change towards more technologically advanced sectors, thus restraining productivity gains through technical progress and innovation.
In the medium term, policy efforts in developing countries need to be geared towards reversing the current trends in productivity growth to enhance economic resilience and sustain growth prospects. Further progress needs to be made on structural reforms that can boost TFP growth. This includes strengthening governance, improving the quality of education and promoting initiatives to enhance innovation as well as investment in research and development.

DEVELOPED ECONOMIES

UNITED STATES: DISAPPOINTING START TO 2017

Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the United States was on the downside in the first quarter of 2017, with the advance estimate showing growth of just 0.7 per cent on an annualized basis. While consumer confidence indicators rose following the elections in November 2016 and remain high today, this has not yet translated into stronger household spending. Personal consumption expenditure showed negligible growth in the first quarter of the year, with a sharp decline in spending on durable goods. A downward adjustment to the level of private inventories also contributed to the economic slowdown, reducing GDP growth by 0.9 percentage points. There is a risk that the weaker-than-expected GDP growth may lead to a reversal of the upbeat economic sentiment and buoyant stock market performance in the United States, putting the Government’s target of achieving annual GDP growth of 3 to 4 per cent further from reach.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the United States Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its meeting in May. While financial markets continue to expect a 25 basis points rise in interest rates in the United States at the next monetary policy meeting in June, the FOMC may move more slowly if confidence indicators deteriorate or if signs of an acceleration in real economic activity fail to emerge.

JAPAN: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 22-YEAR LOW

The unemployment rate in Japan dropped to 2.8 per cent in February and remained stable in March, the lowest level recorded since 1994. At the same time, the Tankan factor utilization index stands at its highest level since 1990 and the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) estimate of the output gap is positive, showing positive gaps in both labour and capital inputs. The BoJ is committed to maintaining its policy of “Quantitative and Qualitative Monetary Easing with Yield Curve Control”, aiming to achieve the price stability target of 2 per cent. Nonetheless, wage pressures remain moderate and inflation is unlikely to reach the central bank target this year or next. Nationwide consumer price inflation averaged -0.1 per cent in 2016, but has been positive in the first months of 2017, hovering close to zero. The uptick in inflation, which reached 0.2 per cent in March, primarily reflects higher energy prices and the depreciation of the yen in late 2016.

EUROPE: SLOWER INFLATION AND SOLID GAINS IN NOMINAL WAGES

In March, inflation in the European Union slowed to 1.6 per cent from 2.0 per cent in the previous month, due mainly to a slower increase in energy prices. Romania, with 0.4 per cent, and Ireland and the Netherlands, both with 0.6 per cent, registered the lowest inflation rates in the region, while Latvia and Lithuania experienced the fastest price increases, at 3.3 per cent and 3.2 per cent, respectively. At the same time, nominal wages showed solid gains in several countries. In Germany, nominal wage growth in industry reached 3.0 per cent in February, which translated into some gains in real purchasing power due to the moderate level of inflation. Similarly, in Poland, the average wage level increased by 5.2 per cent in March, although one o payments underpinned part of this increase. In both cases, these trends will further drive private consumption, which has been playing an important role for the overall growth performance.
As inflation in the Czech Republic was unexpectedly on the upside in March, reaching 2.6 per cent, in early April the Czech National Bank concluded its policy of maintaining a ceiling on the value of the koruna, which was initiated in late 2013 as an additional monetary policy tool.

ECONOMIES IN TRANSITION

In the first quarter, macroeconomic indicators in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) area show a heterogeneous growth performance. In Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan recorded strong GDP growth of 7.8 per cent as gold production increased, while a recovery in remittances from the Russian Federation bolstered household income. In the Caucasus, the economic activity indicator strengthened by 6.6 per cent in Armenia. Among the CIS energy-exporters, the implementation of development programmes contributed to 3 per cent growth in Kazakhstan. In contrast, the Azerbaijan economy shrunk by 0.9 per cent, largely due to a drastic decline in oil output. This was attributed in part to the commitment to production cuts as agreed by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC members at the end of 2016.
Inflationary trends in the region also diverged. Armenia saw a 0.9 per cent deflation in the first quarter. In Azerbaijan, however, inflation accelerated to 14.5 per cent in March, driven by higher food prices. Inflation also increased in Ukraine to 15.1 per cent, due to higher production costs.
In the Russian Federation, inflation is contained at slightly over 4 per cent, in part held back by subdued domestic demand, but also the strong rouble bringing down import prices and inflationary expectations. In late April, the central bank further reduced its policy rate by 50 basis points to 9.25 per cent. Due to still high real interest rate, however, this move will impact carry trade and the exchange rate only moderately. Policy rates were also reduced in Belarus, where inflation subsided considerably alongside an appreciation of the domestic currency, and in Ukraine.
In South-Eastern Europe, the Albanian economy expanded by over 3.4 per cent in 2016. Robust export performance significantly contributed to growth in the fourth quarter. The country has absorbed about €1 billion of foreign investments in 2016.

DEVELOPING ECONOMIES

AFRICA: PLUMMETING COCOA PRICES HIT WEST AFRICAN ECONOMIES

Plummeting prices are hurting the finances of cocoa producing countries and incomes for hundreds of thousands of small-scale farmers. Cocoa prices have plunged by over 40 per cent since last year, hitting a 10-year low, as a result of bumper crops and stagnant demand around the world. Cocoa is the main produce of Côte d’Ivoire and accounts for about a fifth of the nation’s exports. It is also among the main exports of Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, São Tomé e Príncipe and Sierra Leone.
In Cameroon, the price decline is affecting 600,000 households whose livelihoods are derived from cocoa. Ghana, the second largest world producer of cocoa, has lost almost $1 billion in export revenue. Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa exporter, announced that it would reduce its 2017 budget by one tenth, although the move was also triggered by wage demands from civil servants and soldiers. The decision follows a recent one to cut prices paid to farmers by 36 per cent, as a disincentive to raise output. In the coming months, the World Bank will grant the country $100 million to $125 million in budget support. Cocoa-growing countries plan to fight the price rout by coordinating production strategies and promoting local consumption of chocolate.
There is, however, room for some optimism. Though a production surplus is likely to last through this year, the price weakness is not uncharacteristic of the market, which has seen considerable historical volatility. Most importantly, there is potential for growth in world cocoa consumption, given the possible demand growth in developing markets over the long term.

EAST ASIA: FIRST QUARTER GROWTH EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Amid an improvement in domestic demand and a recovery in exports, a few major East Asian countries experienced faster-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2017. In China, GDP growth picked up slightly to 6.9 per cent on a year-on-year basis. The industrial sector expanded at a stronger pace, driven in part by government stimulus measures and continued rapid credit growth. In the tertiary sector, services such as accommodation, real estate, retail and finance grew at a faster pace. However, these improvements were more than offset by a deceleration in transport and other services. From a demand perspective, private consumption remained the largest contributor to GDP growth, supported by a rise in disposable income and stronger job creation. Growth in fixed asset investment also accelerated, driven mainly by infrastructure and real estate investment.
Despite high political uncertainty, the economy of the Republic of Korea expanded at a faster pace of 2.7 per cent in the first quarter. Exports rebounded during the quarter, bolstered by an increase in shipments of semiconductors and machinery and equipment. Growth was also supported by stronger investment in facilities and sustained private consumption. Similarly, Taiwan Province of China also grew at a faster-than-expected pace of 2.6 per cent, driven mainly by higher exports of electronics. In addition, the recent announcement of a $29 billion (5.2 per cent of GDP) stimulus package, spread over 8 years, will provide a boost to domestic demand going forward.

SOUTH ASIA: PAKISTAN’S EXTERNAL SECTOR DETERIORATES VISIBLY, UNDERSCORING MEDIUM-TERM CHALLENGES

Since early 2016, the external sector has visibly deteriorated in Pakistan, owing to largely stagnant exports and a significant rise in imports. In the nine months to March 2017, the trade deficit increased by 28 per cent year-on-year to a record high of $19.7 billion, with the monthly import bill surpassing $5.0 billion for the first time in March. In particular, export growth has been restrained by relatively subdued external demand, growing competition in the garment sector from other Asian economies, and structural constraints, including power shortages. Meanwhile, imports of goods have increased markedly due to the implementation of large infrastructure projects, including the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor. As a result, the current account deficit has widened considerably, while international reserves declined from almost $19 billion in October 2016 to $17.1 billion in February 2017. These developments have prompted the Government of Pakistan to seek additional foreign loans from multilateral institutions and Chinese State-owned banks. In the short-term, the Pakistan economy is expected to navigate these external headwinds, amid solid private consumption and investment demand. In the medium term, however, strengthening the competitiveness of exports in Pakistan is a key challenge in order to reduce its external fragilities and to achieve a stronger, more balanced and sustainable growth.

WESTERN ASIA: RISING UNEMPLOYMENT

Unemployment rates are climbing in Western Asia, except for Israel where the unemployment rate remains at a historically low level. The Turkish unemployment rate reached 13 per cent in January 2017, the highest since February 2010. The unemployment rate among the Saudi nationals, excluding foreign labour, stood at 12.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2016, the highest since the first half of 2012. The unemployment rate of Jordan remained at 15.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2016, the highest since 2003. The large number of settled Syrian refugees and evacuees has pushed up the unemployment rate in Jordan and Turkey, where employment creation has also been held back by stagnated growth. For Saudi Arabia, a surge in the female unemployment rate is a dominant factor behind rising unemployment. While the male Saudi unemployment rate stood at 5.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2016, the female Saudi unemployment rate stood at 34.5 per cent. This partly reflects the rising female labour participation rate in recent years, from 12.6 per cent in 2006 to 19.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2016.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: PROLONGED ECONOMIC CONTRACTION HAS ADVERSELY IMPACTED THE REGION’S LABOUR MARKET

Two years of economic contraction in Latin America and the Caribbean have had a pronounced impact on the region’s labour market. The average urban employment rate has declined steadily since early 2014 as economic activity in South America weakened substantially. At the same time, the quality of employment, as measured for example by the share of vulnerable employment, has worsened. Average unemployment in the region is estimated to have risen from 7 per cent in 2014 to 9 per cent in 2016 with a further increase projected for 2017. Brazil’s labour market has been hit particularly hard, with unemployment rising from a low of 6.2 per cent in late 2013 to 13.2 per cent by February 2017. In parallel, Brazil’s employment-to-population ratio has fallen to the lowest level since the series began in 2012. Most other South American economies have also seen unemployment increase over the past two years, albeit at a much lower rate. Recent labour market trends in Mexico and Central America have generally been more favourable although the subregion continues to face significant structural problems. Mexico’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2 per cent in March 2017, the lowest level in almost a decade. The incidence of informal work has also declined, but remains high at 57 per cent of total employment.

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ICJ ORDER ON JADHAV BINDING ON PAKISTAN: INDIA:  

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India today asserted that the ruling of the International Court of Justice, staying the execution of former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, is binding on Pakistan and termed the verdict as “unanimous” and “unambiguous”.
Hours after the ICJ in The Hague pronounced its provisional order in the case, the External Affairs Ministry said the government will do everything possible to save the life of Jadhav.
Addressing a press conference, MEA Spokesperson Gopal Baglay said the provisional relief provided by the ICJ is the first step in ensuring justice to Jadhav.
The order by the ICJ is unanimous, favourable, clear and unambiguous. The verdict a matter of great relief for people of the country, he said.
Replying to a volley of questions on India’s possible response if Pakistan does not implement the ICJ order, Baglay said the order is binding on Pakistan.
Earlier, the ICJ stayed the execution of Jadhav, who had been sentenced to death by a Pakistan military court on charges of espionage and subversive activities.
Pakistan reacts to the International Court of Justice order staying Indian citizen Kulbhushan Jadhav’s execution. The Pakistan foreign office said India is trying to defend a person whose actions led to the killing of innocent Pakistanis. India is desperately tried to divert world attention by presenting Kulbhushan’s case from a humanitarian angle. India has been ‘trying to hide its real face’ by taking the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav to the ICJ.
The International Court of Justice on Thursday stayed the execution of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been sentenced to death by a Pakistan military court on charges of espionage and subversive activities.
In a major boost to India, which has moved the United Nations’s highest judicial body against the death sentence, the ICJ instructed Pakistan to take all “necessary measures at its disposal” to ensure that Jadhav was not executed pending a final decision by it.
The decision of the 11-judge bench was unanimous, ICJ President Ronny Abraham said while reading out the verdict. Rediffcom

ISRO AWARDED THE INDIRA GANDHI PRIZE FOR PEACE, DISARMAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT – 2014

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The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at a function today in New Delhi.
The Prize was presented by former Prime Minister and IGMT trustee, Dr Manmohan Singh, in the presence of Mrs Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, and was received on behalf of ISRO by Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chairman, ISRO.
The Prize, which was announced in the year 2014 by the jury headed by the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, consists of a trophy made of banded Haematite Jasper, with a portrait of the late Prime Minister in the tradition of Jaipur miniature paintings, a cash award of Rs 1 crore and a Citation.
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DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE UNION CABINET

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Cabinet approves signing of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting by India

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting. The Convention is an outcome of the OECD / G20 BEPS Project to tackle base erosion and profit shifting through tax planning strategies that exploit gaps and mismatches in tax rules to artificially shift profits to low or no-tax locations where there is little or no economic activity, resulting in little or no overall corporate tax being paid.

The Final BEPS Project identified 15 actions to address BEPS in a comprehensive manner. Implementation of the Final BEPS Package requires changes to more than 3000 bilateral tax treaties which will be burdensome and time consuming. In view of the same, the Convention was conceived as a Multilateral instrument which would swiftly modify all covered bilateral tax treaties (Covered Tax Agreements / CTA) to implement BEPS measures. For this purpose, formation of an Ad-hoc Group for the development of such multilateral instrument was endorsed by the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in February 2015.

v     Cabinet approves Faculty Exchange Agreement between National Defence College, New Delhi and National Defence College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Faculty Exchange Agreement signed between the National Defence College , New Delhi and National Defence College , Dhaka , Bangladesh . The objective of the Agreement is to institutionalize regular exchange programs and establish sustainable mechanisms between the two National Defence Colleges with an aim to enhancing mutual cooperation in the field of national security, development and strategic studies. 
Given the geographical and cultural closeness between the two countries, there are many common challenges like countering terrorism that needs joint action. Hence, there is a need for better coordination and cooperation among the armed forces. The exchange of faculty members of the premier institutes will help to bring symmetry in the capacities of the armed forces and contribute to countering and managing common threats and challenges much better. The Agreement establishes the framework for enhanced cooperation in the field of military education concerning strategic and operational studies. 
v     Cabinet approves Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program 
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program which now has been extended to all districts of the country w.e.f. 01.01.2017. The Prime Minister in his address to the nation on 31.12.2016 had announced Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program.The Maternity Benefit Program will provide compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentives so that the women can take adequate rest before and after delivery and not be deprived of proper nutrition. The total cost of the proposal for the period from 01.01.2017 to 31.03.2020 including Central and State Government share isRs.12,661crore. Government of India ’s share during the period 01.01.2017 to 31.03.2020 comes to around Rs. 7932 crore.
v     Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing and ratifying, an Agreement between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. The Agreement will help in the availability of relevant information for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences. The Agreement is also expected to facilitate trade and ensure efficient clearance of goods traded between the countries. 
v     Cabinet approves amendment of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 to enable summary eviction proceedings in Residential Accommodation
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for amendment in Section 2 and Section 3 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 (PPE Act, 1971), by inserting definition of ‘residential accommodation occupation’ in a new clause in section 2 of the Act and inserting provisions relating to eviction from ‘residential accommodation occupation’ in a new sub-section 3B below sub-section 3A of Section 3 of the Act. 
The Amendment will enable the Estate officer to apply summary proceedings for evicting unauthorised occupants from residential accommodations allotted for a fixed tenure or for a period he/she holds office on the basis of an order of allotment on licence basis, as non-vacation of such residences leads to unavailability of houses to new incumbents. 
v     Cabinet approves setting up of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI) in Assam
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the setting up of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI) in Assam .  The proposal of Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE) / Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the scheme, the establishment of the “Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI)- Assam ” seeks to set up the Institute on 587 acre of land provided by the Govt. of Assam. lARI-Assam would be a Post-Graduate Institution of higher learning in Agricultural Education.   It will have the hallmark identity of an IARI including all sectors of agriculture like field crops, horticultural crops, agro-forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, poultry, piggery, silk rearing, honey production, etc.
It will be an off-campus of IARI, New Delhi and integrated multi-disciplinary research would be undertaken in school mode i.e. Schools of Crop Sciences, Natural Resource Management, and Animal Sciences & Fisheries. IARI-Assam would work on the agrarian challenges and complexities of North Eastern India in tandem with all existing Central and State Government R&D Institutions and Private sector enterprises.    It would undertake research, education, extension programs in its mission towards developing quality human resource, generation of farmer-friendly technologies to enhance productivity, quality and profitability, promote agro-based industries and generate employment opportunities for holistic and sustainable development of the agriculture sector in the North Eastern region.
v     Cabinet approves Restructuring plan for Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a restructuring plan for Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL), a loss making and sick Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals. The company, having units at Rasayani (Maharashtra) and Kochi (Kerala), has been making continuous cash losses since 2011-12 resulting in acute shortage of working capital. Most of its plants have remained shut down during the last few years. It could not pay regular salary and statutory dues to the employees since February, 2015.
v     Cabinet approves Industry-Academia Collaborative Mission for accelerating discovery research to early development for biopharmaceuticals – “Innovate in India (13) empowering biotech entrepreneurs & accelerating inclusive innovation”
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for Industry-Academia Collaborative Mission for accelerating discovery research to early development for biopharmaceuticals – “Innovate in India (13) empowering biotech entrepreneurs & accelerating inclusive innovation” to be funded by the Government of India. The Mission will be implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) – a Public Sector Undertaking of Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
The Mission Program would be a Pan-India program. The key focus areas of the program would aid in preparing India ‘s technological and product development capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector to a level that it is globally competitive over the next 10-15 years and will transform the health standards of India ‘s population through affordable product development. Total project cost to be funded by Government of India is Rs. 1500 crore for five years. 50% cost for the Mission Programme will be arranged through the World Bank loan. For the implementation, a Programme Management Unit will be set up at BIRAC which will work as an operational and functional arm that oversees and monitors program implementation and progress.
The Mission will focus on Development of specific products – vaccines, biotherapeutics, medical devices and diagnostics; establishment of shared infrastructure and facilities; building and strengthening domain specific knowledge and management skills; creating and enhancing technology transfer capabilities in public and private sector. The Mission will provide a holistic and integrated approach to strengthen and support the entire product development value chain for accelerating the research leads to product development. This will help not only in immediate product development addressing public health needs, but will also help to create an ecosystem which will facilitate development of a continuous pipeline of products.
v     Cabinet Signing of Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) with Letter of Assurance (LoA) holders of Thermal Power Plants(TPPs)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) with the Letter of Assurance (LoA) holders. Allocation of linkages for power sector shall be based on auction of linkages or through Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) based on competitive bidding of tariffs except for the State and the Central Power Generating companies and the exceptions provided in Tariff Policy, 2016. Coal drawal will be permitted against valid Long Term PPAs and to be concluded Medium Term PPAs.
The approved framework ensures that all projects with linkages are supplied coal as per their entitlement. This will ensure the rights of coal supplies for FSA holders and signing of FSA with LoA holders. Allocation of linkages in future will be transparent and bidding based, barring some exceptions as per Tariff Policy. Future allocation/grant of linkages will be based on auction and/or tariff based bidding.  It attempts to make optimal allocation of the vital natural resource across the power units.
v     Cabinet approves construction of electrified third line between Manmad-Jalgaon in Maharashtra

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of electrified third line between Manmad-Jalgaon in Maharashtra . The total length of the Manmad-Jalgaon line will be 160 km. The estimated cost of the Project will be Rs.1035.16 crore with expected completion cost of Rs.1198.92 crore. The project is likely to be completed in next five years. Construction of third line will greatly ease the ever increasing passenger and freight traffic on Manmad-Jalgaon route thereby increasing the revenue of Railways. Jalgaon and Nashik districts of Maharashtra will be covered by this route.
v     Cabinet approves construction of electrified doubling line between Phephana-Indara and Mau-Shahganj in Uttar Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of double line with electrification between Phephana-Indara and Mau-Shahganj (excluding Indara-Mau) totaling 150 km approximately in Uttar Pradesh. The respective length of the Phephana-Indara and Mau-Shahganj lines will be 50.53 km and 99.75 km. The estimated cost of the Project will be Rs.1028.95 crore with expected completion cost of Rs.1190.98 crore. The project is likely to be completed in next five years. The doubling of these lines will remove the pressure over the congested North Central Railway route by providing an alternative route. Also, more number of goods/passenger trains could be run after doubling. It will lead to economic prosperity and development of the areas.
v     Cabinet approves construction of double line with electrification between Guntur-Guntakal in Andhra Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of double line with electrification between Guntur-Guntakal in Andhra Pradesh. The total length of the line will be 401.47 km.  The anticipated cost of the Project will be Rs.3631 crore which will be funded through cost sharing of 50:50 by State Government and Ministry of Railway.  The project is likely to be completed in five years. The project fulfils the commitment given in the Andhra Pradesh Bifurcation Act regarding the increased rail connectivity to the Rayalaseema region to the Amravati , the capital of Andhra Pradesh. There is significant amount of cross traffic moving on Guntur-Guntakal section besides the scope for further increase in additional originating and terminating traffic once the line is doubled.  Besides travelling people. Industries in and around Guntur-Guntakal route will have additional transport capacity to meet their requirements.
v     Cabinet approves four laning of Porbandar-Dwarka Section of NH-8E in Gujarat 
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the development of four laning of Porbandar-Dwarka Section of NH-8E in Gujarat . The cost is estimated to be Rs.1958.88 crore including cost of land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation and other pre-construction activities. The total length of the road to be developed is approximately 118 kms. This work will be done under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) Phase IV on Hybrid Annuity Mode.
The project will help in expediting the improvement of infrastructure in Gujarat and in reducing the time and cost of travel for traffic, particularly heavy traffic, plying between Porbandar-Dwarka section. The development of this stretch will also help in uplifting the socio-economic condition of this region in the State. It would also increase employment potential for local labourers for project activities. It has been estimated that a total number of 4,076 mandays are required for construction of one kilometre of highway. As such, employment potential of 4,80,000 (approx.) mandays will be generated locally during the construction period of this stretch.
v     Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters 
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing and ratifying, an Agreement between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. The Agreement will help in the availability of relevant information for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences. The Agreement is also expected to facilitate trade and ensure efficient clearance of goods traded between the countries. 
v     Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime. 
The proposed MoU would strengthen the relationship between India and Australia for building peace and stability in the region through exchange of information, expertise, experience and capacity building. The MoU is an effective framework to deal with all issues requiring interaction and cooperation in the areas identified. The mutual cooperation would facilitate the institutional interactions between the two countries. The MoU, once in force, would help in curbing combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime. 
Please contact for any query related to this mail to Ms. Areesha, Research Associate at areesha@phdcci.in with a cc to Dr. S P Sharma, Chief Economist at spsharma@phdcci.in and Ms. Megha Kaul, Associate Economist at megha@phdcci.in , PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry.  

Warm regards,

Dr. S P Sharma
Chief Economist

AGE OF ANGER: A HISTORY OF THE PRESENT

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 India International Centre
Cordially invite you to a Book Discussion Programme
On
Age of Anger: A History of the Present
By
Pankaj Mishra
(New Delhi: Juggernaut, 2017)
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Wednesday, 24th May, 2017, at 6:30 pm

Why do young men and women from the West join an extremist organization like ISIS? Why are we seeing the rise of aggressive right-wing politics in countries such as India, Turkey and USA, the expansion of Islamist terror, massacres in Western metropolises, wars in the Middle East? And in what way is the politics of anger and violence connected?
In this outstanding book, Pankaj Mishra argues that the roots of our age of anger lie in the great economic and political revolutions of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries – their promise of freedom, equality and dignity through growth, industrialization and nation building- and the traumatic social and political changes they paved in their way. It is from among the ranks of the uprooted that the militants of the nineteenth century arose- angry young men who became cultural nationalists in Germany, revolutionaries in Russia, chauvinists in Italy and anarchist terrorists in France and Spain. And it is in examining their fears, resentments and hatreds that we can truly understand our own age.
Boldly argued, breathtaking in its intellectual range, and with a canvas that stretches from Savarkar in India to Rousseau in France.
Discussants are:
Dr. Ashis Nandy, Sociologist & fellow CSDS will Chair the program and the panel consisting of Prof. Niraja Gopal Jayal, Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, JNU; Prof. Peter DeSouza, CSDS; Prof. Zoya Hasan, Professor Emeritus, Centre for Political Studies, School of Social Sciences, JNU and Dr. Ananya Vajpeyi, CSDS; will discuss the book.
Venue: Conference Room No. 1

INVITATION TO ATTEND A PUBLIC LECTURE ON NOISE POLLUTION

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Greetings from Toxics Link!
 
We are pleased to invite you to a Public Lecture on Noise Pollution to be held at India International Centre on May 26, 2017 at 6:30 pm.
 
The Public Lecture will try to provide a deeper understanding among the audience, the issue of noise pollution, and examine the existing rules and regulations, role of enforcing agencies to curb it. The Lecture will also look at the role civil society organisations and public can play to address noise pollution.
The speakers are:
DR. KK Agarwal – National President – Indian Medical Association
Mr. Ravi Kalra – Founder – Earth Saviors Foundation
Dr. DK Aswal – Director, CSIR National Physical Laboratory
Venue: Conference Room I, India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Date: 26th May 2017, Time: 6:30 pm onwards
We look forward to your participation at the Public Lecture. A formal invitation to the lecture is attached with this mail. You may write to me to confirm your participation at prerna@toxicslink.org

INDIA SQUAD FOR MEN’S HOCKEY WORLD LEAGUE

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Hockey India names squad for Men’s Hockey World League Semi Final London and 3 Nations Invitational Tournament Dusseldorf
 
~ Manpreet Singh to captain the team with Chinglensana Singh Kangujam as his deputy~ 
 
~Chief Coach Roelant Oltmans aims for Top 2 finish at the prestigious Men’s Hockey World League Semi Final London ~

New Delhi, 18 May 2017: Hockey India today named the Indian Senior Men’s team to take part in the 3 Nations Invitational Tournament to begin in Dusseldorf, Germany on June 1 followed by the Men’s Hockey World League Semi Final London starting June 15. The 18-member team will play two matches each against hosts Germany and Belgium before arriving in London for the prestigious Men’s Hockey World League Semi Final where India are grouped with Canada, Netherlands, Pakistan and Scotland in Pool B. 

The team led by Manpreet Singh along with deputy skipper Chinglensana Singh Kangujam will see Pardeep Mor, Kothajit Singh join the defence line along with Surender Kumar, Rupinder Pal Singh and Harmanpreet Singh. 

Harmanpreet and Rupinder will continue to be entrusted with the responsibilities of converting those crucial penalty corners while Akash Chikte and Vikas Dahiya will carry the onus of goalkeepers for the team in the absence of PR Sreejesh, who sustained an injury while playing against Australia in the league stage at the 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Tournament 2017.

The midfield will feature S.K Uthappa, Satbir Singh, Harjeet Singh, Chinglensana Singh and the experienced Manpreet Singh and Sardar Singh. Both Uthappa and Satbir were rested for the previous tournament in Malaysia where the team won Bronze Medal. 

Forward-line will see Ramandeep Singh come back into the fold as he joins SV Sunil, Akashdeep Singh, Talwinder Singh and Mandeep Singh in the attack. “The idea was to bring in a couple of changes in positions after Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. Like I had said before, there are three tours this year including Azlan Shah Cup where we would like to give opportunities to younger players. Though we are taking a few players who are not that experienced, we still want to do well and the aim is to finish in Top 2 at the Men’s Hockey World League Semi Final and I look forward to see how the boys will perform against big teams,” stated Chief Coach Roelant Oltmans about the team composition. 

According to the Dutchman, the biggest takeaway from the season opener in Malaysia was the team’s improvised style of play and ball possession. “Our style of play was good, we were fast and also when we compared statistics, we had better ball possession (about 62 per cent on an average) which is a big improvement from previous years. But I would like to see our conversion rate in field goals and PC to improve from a 20 per cent and 24 per cent respectively. We will be working on bringing in small variations in those aspects during the two-week camp in Bengaluru,” stated Oltmans. 

The team resumed the national camp on May 14 and will continue till May 28 before they leave for Dusseldorf, Germany on May 29. 

Squad: Goalkeepers1. Akash Chikte
2. Vikas Dahiya
 
Defenders3. Pardeep Mor
4. Kothajit Singh
5. Surender Kumar
6. Rupinderpal Singh
7. Harmanpreet Singh
 
Midfielders8. Chinglensana Singh Kangujam – Vice Captain
9. S.K. Uthappa
10. Satbir Singh
11. Sardar Singh
12. Manpreet Singh – Captain
13. Harjeet Singh
 
Forwards14. Ramandeep Singh
15. SV Sunil
16. Talwinder Singh
17. Mandeep Singh
18. Akashdeep Singh

IDEA OF INDIA COLLECTIVE

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Dear  Friend
IDEA OF INDIA COLLECTIVE  cordially invites you to  a conclave on  “Three Years of Prime Minister Modi” 

Date:  6th June(Tuesday), 2017
 
Time:   2 PM TO 6 PM
 
Venue:   Kamla Devi Block Hall 2&3. India International Centre(IIC)
 
We  shall send out the details of the programme schedule soon.
 
Kindly block your date and Looking forward to your active participation.
—
Dr.Mahalingam M
Research Fellow
Centre for Policy Analysis
C-17, Second Floor,
Green Park Extension,
New Delhi – 110016
Ph:- 011-26176992

INSTITUT FRANÇAIS INDIA PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE OTHER LIBRARY: MÉDIATHÈQUES XXI

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DSC_0751Institut français India proudly announces
The Other Library: Médiathèques XXI
Library and Mediation training and special workshop for actors of libraries in India
in the framework of
“The Other Thought: French-Indian Encounters on Creativity and Innovation”
Tuesday May 9 to Thursday May 11, New Delhi

New Delhi, 9 May 2017
As part of its programme to modernise the French library network in India, Institut français India organised “The Other Library: Médiathèques XXI” – a three-day closed-door workshop on Library and Mediation training. These training sessions, supported by Institut français Paris, Alliance française in India and DELNET, which were conducted by French consultant, Ms. Héloïse Courty, specialised in the modernisation of libraries from May 9-11 in New Delhi.

The Other Library: Médiathèques XXI

Alliance Française Delhi India
Tuesday, May 9, 8:30 AM

DELNET (Developing Library Network)
Wednesday, May 10, 9:30 AM.

Institut français India and Bikaner House
Thursday, May 11 at, 8:30 AM

This program marked the first step of Plan Médiathèques XXI aiming to modernize the French library network in India (Alliance Française Delhi, Institut français of Pondicherry, Centre for Social Sciences and Humanities). Médiathèques XXI: Library and Mediation special training and workshop was a key moment in this plan to enhance cooperation between libraries in India, and the impact of libraries in India.

This event was a continuum of trainings begun in 2016 for media libraries to rethink strategies in terms of means, attendance rates and optimal use of their spaces. The aim was to prepare media libraries to participate in the third edition of Bonjour India (November 2017- February 2018) the platform for innovation and creativity and Indo-French partnership in the upcoming decade.

Mediathèques XXI: The Other Library
Afternotes
Libraries play an important role in the mediation of culture and ideas. Yet they often do not have a lot of visibility. As part of its programme “The Other Thought: French-Indian Encounters on Innovation and Creativity”, the Institut français India shed light on the importance of libraries as mediators.
The three-day workshop kicked off on May 9, 2017 where 15 librarians represented 14 libraries in the French network in India. Each presented their work and their challenges through interactive and participative workshops. The workshop brought together librarians from the entire network in a rare face-to-face interaction. Librarians brought forth their expertise to provide non-prescriptive solutions. The workshops – which included enactments, and a comics workshop – kept users (library-goers) at the centre.
On the second day the network of libraries in India, DELNET, hosted the French network of libraries, signaling a promising Franco-Indian cooperation. Deepalaya Community Library, a free, community library managed by author Mridula Koshy that was open to all, provided an example as an open and interactive space. Meanwhile, French expert Heloïse Courty invited participants to imagine “The Third Space Library” – a space for creativity and innovation that was not work or home.
Finally on the third day, participants put their hands to clay modelling to create spaces for a “French Digital Corner” – an existing program that introduce students to France and French culture and ideas.
Finally, these workshops strengthened the connection of the French network of libraries to each other, and also to other libraries in India. Institut français India in term partners with them in their important role in mediating culture and ideas.
For more information, please contact sku@ifindia.in / sva@ifindia.in

SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV, WILL BE VISITING RAJKOT AND GIR SOMNATH, GUJARAT O

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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
AHMEDABAD

PRESS  INVITATION

Hon’ble Minister of State for Rural Development Shri Ram Kripal Yadav, will be visiting Rajkot and Gir Somnath, Gujarat on 19th May, 2017.
The details is given below :
19.05.2017 (Friday)
09.00 to 1230 hrs.      Krishi Mahotsav at Gondal, Rajkot
1600 to 1800 hrs.       Field visit and interaction with beneficiary
                                   PMAY-G, MANREGA, Self Help Group and 
                                   PMGSY Schemes around Gir Somnath
                                   district
1900 to 2000 hrs.       Aarti and Darshan of Somnath Temple
You are cordially invited to cover the event. Kindly make it convenient to send your reporter / correspondent / Photographer / Cameraperson for the same.
Dy. Director
For Additional Director General

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Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ahmedabad.

DEAR SAGAR MEDIA INC, I MET OUR FINANCE MINISTER,

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POVERTY UP TO 7% AMONG SWISS RESIDENTS

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The number of people living in relative poverty in Switzerland is on the increase, but it is still below the European average.
Latest figures published on Monday by the Federal Statistics Office show that about 570,000 people live below the poverty threshold, including some 145,000 who have a paid job.
The office said the rate rose to 7% in 2015 from 6.6% in the previous year.
People without a paid job, singles, single parents and those with low professional skills are more likely to be poor.
Foreign nationals living in Switzerland who originate from countries outside Europe have the highest poverty rate – 11.7% – compared with the total population.
The rate is also above average among people over the retirement age of 65, but many of them rely on their savings to pay towards the cost of living, according to the statistics office.
The church charity Caritas says the latest figures are shocking but unsurprising.
It says the national government had recognised the need to act in 2014, but cantonal and municipal authorities, under pressure to implement spending cuts, had reduced welfare payments or programmes to prevent poverty.
swissinfo.ch/

EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA MAXIMUM MIGRATORY FLOWS

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Europe and Central Asia are among the most important regions in terms of migratory flows – with Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom and France hosting the highest numbers of the estimated 31.9 million non-European Union (EU) nationals residing in Europe. The two sub-regions combined host 72.5 million migrants, representing 8.7 per cent of the total population. Despite the economic crisis, net migration remains positive in the major migrant destination countries.
Economic disparities among EU Member States and between Europe and its neighbours to the south have helped shape Europe as an immigration zone, while new EU Member States are still confronted with high mobility and emigration rates. Growing demand for migrant workers to fill gaps in local labour markets is also widely acknowledged as a main pull factor; this is particularly evident in the mobility of health professionals, a growing phenomenon that has an impact on the health systems of receiving, transit and sending countries.
The events in North Africa and the Middle East continue to raise issues in new migration trends in Europe and reconfirm the necessity to adequately address the needs of local groups facing social exclusion and persistent socio-economic fragility which will be more likely to become mobile.
IOM’s migration initiatives in the region aim to support all European and Central Asian Member States in developing and enhancing adequate migration management responses and support measures that promote regular migration and integration of third-country nationals, voluntary return and reintegration schemes, and activities to prevent and address irregular migration. In parallel, IOM works to stimulate debate on emerging issues such as the complex relationships between climate change, environmental degradation and migration, the migration–development nexus and the key role played by diasporas in Europe.
While irregular migration continues to be a major issue of concern in Europe and the complex nature of mixed flows of economic and other migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers will continue to present additional challenges – including the need to ensure practical safeguards and care for vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied minors, victims of trafficking, smuggled migrants and those who may have been subjected to violence or psychological distress – labour migration is increasingly at the centre of European debates on migration management.
In the sphere of social inclusion and integration, specific reference should be made to the mobility of minorities. The need to ensure the protection of Roma victims of human trafficking has also been increasingly recognized. IOM’s migration initiatives in Europe will work towards the promotion of adequate and targeted EU resources to support the inclusion and integration of Roma in Member States and candidate countries in line with the agreed priority areas of the Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005–2015 in terms of health, housing, employment and education.
In all areas, IOM’s work aims to promote more cooperation between Member States through common actions reinforcing partnerships among all stakeholders, and by fostering the exchange of experience and good practices between them. While similar migration trends exist in most European and Central Asian Member States, there are significant differences in national policies and legislation. A key role for IOM is to promote the exchange of good practices between countries and to contribute to the creation of a more harmonized approach in the field of migration between European countries and with other regions from which migration flows originate.

CONFLICT-DISPLACED UKRAINIANS SURVIVING ON JUST USD 2.50 PER DAY: IOM

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Ukraine – Two-thirds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine have barely enough funds to buy food, according to the UN Migration Agency (IOM)’s latest report: National Monitoring System on Situation of IDPs in Ukraine*.
On average, income per IDP in Ukraine is 1,991 Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) or USD 75 per month, or approximately USD 2.50 per day. But some are even worse off, with 21 per cent surviving on less than two dollars a day. The average price of a loaf of bread in Ukraine is USD 0.40.
As of April, Ukraine’s Ministry of Social Policy has registered 1,583 million IDPs since 2014. Since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine, IOM has provided support to some 138,000 conflict-affected people. Its current focus lies in providing income opportunities for IDPs and conflict-affected populations, and facilitating social cohesion, recovery and peacebuilding.
There are a few positive notes in IOM’s new survey. The level of IDPs being employed has slightly increased from 35 per cent in March 2016, when the first IOM survey was conducted, to 42 per cent currently. However, employment levels remain quite low compared to the situation before displacement: approximately one third of IDPs who had a job before the conflict still cannot find a new one.
Other problematic issues are living conditions and payment for rent and utilities. Two thirds of IDPs live in rented housing, while one fifth are staying with relatives or with hosting families. Only one per cent in the government-controlled part of Ukraine lives in housing they own.
The survey shows great uncertainty about the future. A quarter of IDPs say they will never move back to their places of origin. Thirty-nine per cent would like to return when the conflict is over. Another 17 per cent said that they may consider returning in the future.
“Lack of support in finding relevant solutions for IDPs and returnees hinders their integration and creates dependencies on government and aid organizations,” said IOM Ukraine Chief of Mission, Manfred Profazi. “With the National Monitoring System, IOM aims to assist the Government in improving its knowledge about the situation and the needs of IDPs. We want to highlight emerging trends so that the Government can better develop evidence-based policies to address IDPs’ needs.”
At the joint presentation of the survey in Kyiv, Deputy Minister of Temporarily Occupied Territories and IDPs, Heorhii Tuka, stressed the importance of data collection and IOM’s expertise in shaping strategy and planning practical steps to support the well-being and integration of IDPs.
* IOM has been regularly conducting surveys about IDPs in Ukraine since March 2016. In this round, covering March–April 2017, 1,025 IDPs were interviewed face-to-face, and 3,312 IDPs registered by the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine across the country were interviewed by phone.
For further information, please contact Varvara Zhluktenko at IOM Ukraine, Tel: +38 044 568 5015, Email: vzhluktenko@iom.int

MEDITERRANEAN MIGRANT ARRIVALS ARE 53,912 IN 2017, DEATHS: 1,316

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MEDITERRANEAN MIGRANT ARRIVALS REACH 53,912 IN 2017; DEATHS: 1,316

  1. Mediterranean Migrant Arrivals Reach 53,912 in 2017; Deaths: 1,316
Switzerland – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, reports that 53,912 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2017 through 14 May, with nearly 85 per cent arriving in Italy and the remainder divided between Greece, Cyprus and Spain. This compares with last year’s 189,075 arrivals across the region through 14 May 2016.

IOM Rome reported that, through 14 May this year, 45,118 migrants or refugees have arrived in Italy, or nearly 1,000 men, women and children per day, a pace considerably ahead of both May 2015 and 2016. (See chart below).
Arrivals by sea in Italy_Jan-Dec 2017-2016-2015
IOM Libya’s Christine Petré reports that on 11 May, IOM helped 258 stranded migrants – 233 men and 25 women, including four unaccompanied children and a baby girl – return home to Nigeria from Libya.
The UN Migration Agency reported 256 of the migrants, who were detained in Gharyan Al Hamra detention centre, spent their pre-departure night at Tripoli’s Trig al Seka detention centre before traveling to Nigeria the next day. The remaining two migrants previously lived in urban areas.
Arrangements for the charter flight, which departed Tripoli’s Mitiga airport and arrived in Lagos the same evening, were coordinated by Libyan authorities, the Embassy of Nigeria and colleagues at IOM Nigeria.
In addition, IOM provided pre-departure interviews, medical check-ups and facilitated exit visas for all the passengers who further received non-food items, clothes and shoes.
This latest Nigeria charter flight is part of IOM’s Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration assistance funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
So far in 2017, IOM Libya has helped 3,392 stranded migrants return to their countries of origin. Of these, 613 were eligible for reintegration assistance. IOM Athens reported on Monday (15 May) that total sea arrivals to Greece through 14 May stand at 6,095 – an increase of over 500 in the past week. While that total is small compared to last year’s total at this same time (155,790), this week’s number indicates that the pace of 2017 arrivals from Turkey is beginning to pick up.
Greek authorities reported no new arrivals on Saturday (13 May) but rescued 105 on Thursday (11 May), 153 on Friday (12 May) and 203 on Sunday (14 May). The islands of Chios, with 221 arrivals during the past week, saw the most number of migrants or refugees landing.
Worldwide, the IOM Missing Migrants Project (MMP) reports that there have been 1,905 fatalities through 14 May (see chart below) with the Mediterranean region accounting for the largest proportion of deaths – about two thirds of the global total.
During this past week, Missing Migrants Project recorded as new deaths the bodies of seven African migrants retrieved from crafts rescued by sea patrols this past weekend in Mediterranean waters between Libya and Italy. MMP also recorded the death in a train accident of a Central American migrant discovered near railroad tracks outside Choapas, in the Mexico state of Veracruz. Choapas has been the site of several violent deaths of migrants in recent years and has a reputation as the spot where kidnapping gangs ambush migrants as they journey north towards the US-Mexico border.

ANTI-DUMPING DUTY ON FLOAT GLASS TO HIT MSMES AND CONSUMERS;

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ANTI-DUMPING DUTY ON FLOAT GLASS TO HIT MSMES AND CONSUMERS; WILL BENEFIT ONLY A FEW MNCS

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Anti-dumping duty on float glass to hit MSMEs and consumers; will benefit only a few MNCs
New Delhi, May 17 (KNN) In a move which is seen as a huge setback by MSME glass manufacturers in India, an anti-dumping duty has been imposed on float glass used as raw material by processors.
Though the Directorate General of Anti-dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) says that duty was imposed to ‘protect’ the domestic industry from cheap imports, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) allege that it is for the benefit of only a few big players while hundreds of downstream MSME players will be burdened with additional raw material costs.
Just a handful of companies like Saint Gobain and Guardian Glass control 70-80 % of float glass market share in India.
Anti-dumping duty of up to USD 55.59 per tonne is levied on clear float glass from 4 mm to 12  thickness which is used mainly by processing industry for making safety glass, heat and sound insulated glass and laminated glass and most of the processing units are MSMEs.
MSMEs feel that it will increase their input costs and at the same time it will give room for float line owners minimum bench mark price to earn undue profit for five years.
After the big companies filed the application for dumping probe of these product, Commerce Ministry’s investigation arm —DGAD— in the separate probe had concluded that these products were dumped into India and it has caused material injury to the domestic industry.
Meanwhile, talking to KNN, glassware manufacturers from MSME sector were sceptical of the probe and said that “what is ironical is that these ‘injured’ MNCs are in fact adding huge capacities every few years and term such probes hogwash”.
Dinesh Tripathi, who is Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Safety Glass (FOSG) and President of industry body FISME, said, “Float glass is a raw material for hundreds of processing units which are mostly MSMEs and the anti-dumping duty will make their raw material costly and adversely impact their competitiveness.”
Tripathi said the small glass manufacturers will make representation to the government on this issue.
Another MSME glass manufacturer, who didn’t wish to be identified said, “the big players have put captive large processing units and use these cheaper raw materials for their own projects and therefore MSME processors cannot compete for project orders in domestic or overseas markets”.
The entrepreneur lamented that MSMEs are being crowded out and un-fortunately anti-dumping has become a handy tool which many large companies use for profiteering at the expense of downstream-users and consumers. (KNN Bureau)

FCRA DEPARTMENT SYSTEM FAILURE

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Again FCRA department has displayed its internal confusion of system failure
and as usual putting onus on the registered organisations to fill the gap.
As per the law, till 2015-16, it was not mandatory to file online returns
and most of the organisations were either submitting hard copies or both. In
2012, department had hired data operators to upload the returns. But now it
seems that data is messed up. So, a circular along with a list has come up
on the website. Very generously, the department has given us final
opportunity to upload missing returns within one month, i.e., from May 15 to
June 14, 2017.  The period permitted in FY 2010-11 to FY 2014-2015. This
relaxation is not available for FY 2015-2016.
Unfortunately, the burden of compliance of FCRA is on registered
organisations whereas the department has no obligation and accountability.
Please check the list and do the needful if any of your returns are missing.
I will also request you to share this information with your partners and
members.
Warm regard
Harsh Jaitli
Chief Executive Officer
Voluntary Action Network India (VANI)
BB-5, Ist Floor, Greater Kailash Enclave-II
New Delhi 110 048
Phone: 011-29228127, 29226632, Telefax: 41435535
Email: harsh@vaniindia.org; Website: www.vaniindia.org

SHRI RAM MADHAVJI: ON STATE AND CENTRE

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Mr Ram Madhav jee speaks at NMML on India Paramountcy – Union. We have seen that most of Indian Royal states agreed to be part of the  Union in 1947 when India gained independence. The  state and center  relation have evolved from that moments and strong centre makes the states and centre relation more strong for the each to grow in its own pace.
Civilization is important to India which helps to keep us  as one nation but distance is not regionalism which are fading now. Unlike US Russia use force fiscal matters to remain united but in India the Unity in diversity is way of life.
Congress was a wider platform which included, Hindu Mahasabha, Muslim league the Malviya, and  Maulana Azad and others in Congress to achieve freedom. Gandhi asked on 27 Jan 1948 asked Congress to disband and form Lok welfare forum . Congress being popular formed a political party, and  Congress alternative was absent, the  Left lacked India  genes thus genetically was little visible in Universities and some states where they made some impression. For two decades Congress gathered massive support and few smaller parties emerged and sank.
We formed Gov in Assam and in  Manipur  where Congress enjoyed more percent.
Now it is the time, India in true sense has evoled in voting pattern . We formed genuinely bipartisan party system. Regional parties are not easy and has to contest with other regional fragmentation.
People now has risen over caste, creed and religion which is self explanatory from the results of Bihar and U P Election results. People are matured and evolved and has different robust image of their leaders. Leaders only who can deliver and bring development change are masses looking for at national scene.
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People looking for clean governance and their aspirations. Indian electorate has matured. We were 17% literate in 1947 but now  we are nearly 80% literacy, thus  states have evolve politically. We are looking towards 7th Schedule give power to  to village panchayat which is imminent  and states are not well prepared but fiscal sovereignty is given at first stage. Remoteness is problem but  Oneness and unity exist across nation.


TATA’S VALUE IS DOWN BUT INDIA’S BRANDS ARE ON THE UP

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  • Tata brand value down 4% but Natarajan Chandrasekaran is steadying the ship
  • Over half of India’s 100 most valuable brands grew brand value at least 10%
  • Indian brands grew in value 15% this year, ahead of the 11% global average
  • IT services continue to rise: Infosys up to 4th, HCL to 9th, and Wipro to 11th place

Every year, leading valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance values the brands of thousands of the world’s biggest companies. A brand’s strength is assessed (based on factors such as marketing investment, familiarity, preference, sustainability and margins) to determine what proportion of a business’s revenue is contributed by the brand. This proportion is projected into perpetuity and discounted to determine the brand’s value. India’s 100 most valuable brands are featured in the Brand Finance India 100.
Strong brand value growth characterises the 2017 Brand Finance India 100. The total value of India’s top brands has increased 15% this year, ahead of the global average of 11%. 68 of India’s 100 most valuable brands have grown in value this year, with 54 of those enjoying double-digit year-to-year percentage growth. There are however some notable exceptions, including India’s most valuable brand, Tata, which fell to US$13.1 billion from last year’s US$13.7 billion.
There has already been intense speculation as to whether brand value has fallen due to Tata’s board room drama. In Brand Finance’s view this is emphatically not the case. Tata’s Brand Strength Index score in fact improved significantly this year and its brand rating was upgraded from A+ to AA+. Corrective action has been taken quickly and the stakeholders at large have not been significantly affected.
Brand Finance’s CEO David Haigh comments, “The brand value drop of 4% is clearly not positive, however it is a lesser decline than between 2015 and 2016, when brand value fell 11%. Tata is present in a number of industries in which operating conditions are very challenging for all participants. In this context the slight decline can be seen as a stabilisation in challenging times. As Tata’s new chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, settles in and attempts to streamline the conglomerate’s activities, we expect Tata to return to brand value growth soon.”
IT services brands continue to be one of India’s great success stories, dominating not just the national rankings but the international rankings of their sector too. All of India’s major IT services brands have grown in value this year, including TCS within the overall Tata portfolio. Even as other Indian brands perform strongly, IT services brands are managing to improve their national ranks. Infosys is up from 5th to 4th, HCL from 10th to 9th and Wipro from 12th to 11th.
The biggest improvement in rankings however comes from Indigo Airlines which is up from 95th last year to 62nd now. India’s biggest airline recently announced the addition of 35 new routes and increasing frequency on existing ones.
At the opposite end of the scale, the iconic Taj Hotels brand has fallen 14 places to 93rd with brand value dropping below US$300 million. Like so many other hotel brands it has been hit by the impact of technology, with aggregator sites creating pricing pressure and Airbnb introducing competition.
This year’s fastest falling brand is Micromax. The tech firm has lost 39% of its brand value and nearly fallen out of the top 100, placing 95th. Micromax is struggling to compete following the influx of strong Chinese mobile brands such as Oppo and Vivo into the Indian market in the last couple of years.
ITC is India’s most powerful brand. It is India’s only AAA rated brand, with a Brand Strength Index score of 86.  ITC has been expanding its strategic presence, beyond tobacco, for over a decade. In the last four to five years it has become a formidable competitor in the food and beverage, personal care, apparel and stationery sectors, challenging incumbents that have dominated those industries for over a century. This broad spectrum of excellence is making ITC a household name across India and contributing to the brand’s strength.
Mahindra, a stalwart of Indian enterprise has re-entered the top ten this year, after posting healthy growth in its flagship automotive division and strengthening its presence in SAARC countries. Mahindra’s agricultural division and its tractors business are well-established strengths while more recent initiatives such as crop-care solutions, seed distribution and power solutions through Mahindra Powerol are poised to accelerate growth. This year brand value is up 21% to US$3.6 billion.

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON “EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF GST IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY”

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VISIT OF AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE CUTTER ‘OCEAN SHIELD’

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Chennai    16 May 17.              Australian Border Force Cutter ‘Ocean Shield’ is arriving at Chennai Port AM 18 May 17 as part of International Co-operation. The ship will be at Chennai till Am 20 May 17. During the visit at Chennai, various events are planned by the Indian Coast Guard for mutual interaction to develop Inter-Operability between the two maritime forces.
The ship was constructed as an Offshore Support Vessel by STK OSV, Tulcea, Romania and was later inducted as ABFC ‘Ocean Shield’, an Offshore Patrol Vessel on 30 Jun 2012. The ship has 110.9 mtr LOA with 22.05 mtr beam width. The ship achieves maximum speed of 16 kts with a displacement of 8,500 tons and draws 6.6 mtr draught. A medium size helipad is available atop the bow of the ship. The ship also has 1,000 Sq mtrs deck area for cargo and equipment. Following the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, ‘Ocean Shield’ was one of the several Australian Vessels that took part in the extensive search of the ill-fated MH 370.

The Australian Cutter is commanded by ABF Superintendent Alan Champkin. The ship has a complement of 16 Officers and 36 sailors. Indian Coast Guard is organisinga welcome ceremony to ABFC ‘Ocean Shield’ in the traditional way on her arrival at Chennai port AM 18 May 17. During the welcome ceremony, ABF Commissioner Roman Quaedvlieg will be interacting with the Indian media personnel.




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UN MIGRATION AGENCY SUPPORTS THOUSANDS DISPLACED IN CONFLICT-AFFECTED EASTERN DR CONGO

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  2. UN Migration Agency Supports Thousands Displaced in Conflict-affected Eastern DR Congo
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05/19/17
Democratic Republic of the Congo – The UN Migration Agency (IOM) is responding to the urgent humanitarian needs of 27,193 displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) eastern province of North Kivu, through funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).
Through its rapid response mechanism, SIDA has provided 1.6 million SEK (USD 183,000) to IOM’s assistance programme for internally displaced persons in North Kivu, who had lacked adequate access to shelter, water and sanitation in IOM-managed displacement sites.
“These funds have come at a time when most humanitarian actors have pulled out of many displacement sites in eastern DRC due to security and funding issues, leaving thousands of displaced people even more vulnerable,” said Boubacar Seybou, Head of IOM’s Office in Goma. “With SIDA funding, we were able to ensure that residents of displacement sites in North Kivu have better access to dignified shelter, safe and potable water as well as adequate sanitation facilities,” added Seybou.
For decades, the DRC has experienced conflict and instability, triggering mass displacements and abuses of human rights at the hands of warring factions against innocent civilian populations. By the end of April 2017, there were 3.7 million internally displaced persons in the DRC, making it the African country most affected by internal displacement. North Kivu remains the province with the most population movement. Unlike in other provinces, armed violence represents the sole cause of displacement.
Since the beginning of 2016, the deterioration of the political and security situation, the upsurge in inter-ethnic conflicts and the disengagement of several humanitarian actors has led to a significant decrease in emergency assistance to IDPs in displacement sites in North Kivu.
SIDA’s funding has been crucial to enable IOM to construct and rehabilitate basic water and sanitation infrastructure and provide 4,000 households with shelter kits. In the first three months of 2017, IOM constructed 324 latrines with hand wash stations, 120 showers and 35 rubbish pits in four targeted displacement sites.
“Before we felt like prisoners but after the arrival of IOM we have been freed,” said Sebakara Mukamusoni, one of the residents of the Muheto displacement site. “We can finally wash ourselves in the showers and, thanks to the construction of latrines, diarrhoea has diminished in our site,” Mukamusoni added.
In the Muheto site, IOM installed a new water system network, as the closest source of clean water was more than two kilometres away. IOM also provided community committees in the different sites with tools and basic training to maintain these water and sanitation infrastructures.
Over the next 12 months, IOM will continue to provide life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable people in displacement sites in North Kivu, thanks to additional financing from SIDA of 10 million SEK (USD 1 million).

RENEWED COMMUNAL VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN MALI LEADS TO SPIKE IN DISPLACEMENT

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  1. Renewed Communal Violence in Northern Mali Leads to Spike in Displacement
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05/19/17
Mali – A recent resurgence of communal violence and armed conflict in northern Mali has displaced thousands more people over the past few months.
This week, Mali’s Commission on Movement of Population (CMP) reported an increase of 14,223 internally displaced persons (IDPs) since February, bringing the total number of people uprooted by violence across the country to 58,985 individuals (10,248 households).
Most of the newly displaced people are clustered in the Timbuktu region due to recent violent conflict in the nearby commune of Gourma-Rharous.
Nationally, the Timbuktu region continues to host the highest number of IDPs (22,328), followed by Segou (10,794) and Menaka (10,381).
Several months ago, communal violence appeared to have abated, prompting the UN Migration Agency (IOM) to step up return and reintegration assistance for IDPs wishing to go home. At the time, IOM expressed hope that all displaced people could potentially return to their communities of origin by year’s end if there was no re-occurrence of conflict and there was sufficient humanitarian assistance to do so.
IOM says more financial support is necessary to assist vulnerable communities. It also renews its call to all groups in Mali to work toward stability and peace, avoid further displacement and do everything possible to enable displaced families to return home.
The IOM mission in Mali continues to work with the Government of Mali to provide up-to-date information on movements of IDPs and returnees as well as on the needs of the populations affected by conflict, as part of the country’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme.
IOM also continues its community stabilization work, including the rehabilitation of damaged houses in areas affected by conflict, delivery of core relief items, psychosocial and reintegration assistance, and income-generation and skills-building activities.

‘DOES BASIC ENERGY ACCESS GENERATE SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFIC.

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CPR Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment is pleased to invite you to a talk on
‘Does Basic Energy Access Generate Socio-Economic
Benefit


s?’Monday, 29 May 2017, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Johannes Urpelainen
Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research
Image Source: Greenpeace
The talk assesses the socio-economic effects of solar microgrids. The lack of access to electricity is a major obstacle to the socio-economic development of over a billion people. Off-grid solar technologies hold promise as an affordable and clean solution to satisfy basic electricity needs. We conducted a randomized field experiment in India to estimate the causal effect of off-grid solar power on electricity access and broader socio-economic development of 1,281 rural households. Within a year, electrification rates in the treatment group increased by 29-36 percentage points. Daily hours of access to electricity increased only by 0.99-1.42 hours, though the confidence intervals are wide. Kerosene expenditure on the black market decreased by 47-49 rupees/month. Despite these strong electrification and expenditure effects, we found no systematic evidence for changes in savings, spending, business creation, time spent working or studying, or other broader indicators of socio-economic development.
Speaker Bio: Johannes Urpelainen (PhD, University of Michigan, 2009) is Associate Professor of Political Science at Columbia University. His research focuses on international cooperation, environmental politics, and energy policy. His first book, Cutting the Gordian Knot of Economic Reform (Oxford University Press), draws on quantitative tests and extensive case studies to show that leaders in developing countries have used preferential trading agreements with the European Union and the United States to secure domestic political support and enhance the implementation of initially controversial reforms. The results from the book have been featured and used by various research and policy organizations, including the United Nations. The author of more than a hundred refereed articles, Professor Urpelainen’s research has been widely published in leading social science journals, such as The American Journal of Political Science, International Organization, and The Journal of Politics. Much of Professor Urpelainen’s current research focuses on finding practical solutions to the political problems surrounding sustainable development in emerging economies. These projects have brought him to a number of countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In his spare time, Professor Urpelainen loves to read biographies, improve his Hindi, and meditate.

SATYENDAR JAIN FILES CRIMINAL DEFAMATION COMPLAINTS AGAINST KAPIL MISHRA & MANJINDER SIRSA

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Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has filed separate criminal defamation complaints in the court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Tees Hazaari, against Kapil Mishra and BJP MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
(Find attached a copy of the two defamation complaints filed in the court).
Details of the defamation complaints filed under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure are as follows :
1)      On 7th May 2017, Kapil Mishra made a blatantly false, misleading, baseless and a defamatory statement before the media that the complainant (Satyendar Jain) had handed over Rs two crore to the Chief Minister on 5th May at his residence.
Mishra did not stop here and went on to malafidely link the complainant with completely false allegations about some fictitious deals.
These statements were repeatedly telecast and printed by national media on all platforms – electronic, print and social – which has caused immense damage to the complainant and his family. Further, such statements were carried by the media without making an attempt to even verify the completely false and libellious allegations.
2)      BJP MLA from Rajouri Gardan, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and other accused : On 9th May, Sirsa in a media conference made a false and libellious statement which was published by a Hindi newspaper, that the complainant allegedly indulged in circulation of illegitimate money.
Such statements without any basis have been put in public domain to damage the reputation of the complainant and has become a habit of the accused to make and circulate such falsehoods.

“STALE ALLEGATIONS REPEATED BY MISHRA; CENTRAL INVESTIGATING AGENCIES HAVE FOUND NOTHING”

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Arnind Kaejriwal lives in fantasy he is unable to bring any answer to questions leveled by the former Delhi minister Kapil Mishra today in his press conference and showed the figment of imagination of AAP leaders but in true sense these so called self style leaders are on the path of fooling all people by the counter press conferences. AAP leaders continuous allegation of Kapil Mishra BJP men does not hold any substance to fiscal misconduct and irregularity in the party. AK who still project himself holier than cow is in fix and legal action soon shall follow this reciter of truth who has never been close to any sort of truth. Thus the AAP release to media this point of view.
  • BJP is using Kapil Mishra to malign AAP through stale allegations
  • Central agencies have been investigating AAP for 2 years and have found nothing
The allegations leveled by Kapil Mishra against Aam Aadmi Party’s funding have turned out to be stale. The allegation of accepting a Rs 2 crore donation from a single source is the same one that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had referred to two years ago during the Delhi Assembly election campaign. Union Ministers N Sitharaman and Arun Jaitley too have made similar accusations over the same Rs 2 crore donations over the past two years.
The Prime Minister and the Finance Minister claimed to have evidence at that time about this alleged wrongdoing, but the fact that not a single central agency has been able to initiate action against AAP in the case is testimony to the fact that it was nothing more than an attempt to malign and defame the image of the AAP and Arvind Kejriwal. The ACB, CBI, ED, I-T and Delhi Police have hounded AAP for the past two years trying to find a single piece of evidence against the party, but nothing has been found yet.
During a press conference addressed by senior leader and national spokesperson of the party Sanjay Singh, he said, “All rules and regulations in place governing the acceptance of funds for a political party have been complied with and followed strictly by Aam Aadmi Party. No laws have been violated by the party. Donations being alleged to be illegal have been received via a bank transaction, and not through cash. It was declared income that the party received through legitimate means.”
 
“If the BJP believes that this particular donation was received illegally, why doesn’t it ask any of its agencies to take suitable action against AAP? If the Delhi Police can reach Somnath Bharti’s pet dog during an investigation, surely these agencies can conduct a probe and punish whoever is guilty? The fact that nothing has been found yet is proof that this entire episode is a witch hunt to persecute and harass an opposition party.” 
 
“Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has reported that the BJP and Congress have accepted several thousand crore rupees from unknown sources over the last few years. Where has this money come from? Has it come from large corporations, or is it black money? Is the BJP accepting funds from foreign companies? They have never answered these questions and have never faced any action.
 
Both Congress and  BJP have been indicted and found guilty by the Delhi High Court in March 2014 of illegally receiving foreign funds. The Court had indicted both parties and directed the Election Commission and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to take appropriate action against the two within 6 months for receiving illegal foreign funding from Vedanta subsidiaries. More than a year later, in June 2015, the Election Commission wrote to the MHA pushing for action against the two parties. After a contempt case was filed against the Government for failing to comply with the Court’s decision, the Delhi HC has sought a response from the BJP Government over its non-compliance, and has asked why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against the Government. 
 
The BJP Government attempted to retrospectively amend the FCRA so as to overturn the Delhi HC’s decision against the BJP and the Congress in December, 2016. The FCRA was amended through the backdoor by introducing it as a Money Bill by the BJP last year, shielding it from a Rajya Sabha veto. The amendment changed the meaning of “foreign sources” in a manner that would legalize the donations made by Vedanta to both parties.

CHANGE OF GUARD AT COAST GUARD REGIONAL HQ(NE)

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Inspector General Kuldip Singh Sheoran, PTM, TM, took over the helm of Coast Guard Region(NE) from IG KR Nautiyal, PTM,TM on 19 May 17. IG KR Nautiyal, the third Regional Commander of the Coast Guard NE Headquarters is proceeding on transfer to Mumbai as Coast Guard Commander(West) after a two year stint at Kolkata. The Coast Guard Region(NE) saw massive expansion during his time with addition of new assets, commissioning of Coastal RADAR system, etc. The first ever Indo Bangla joint Search and Rescue Mission which resulted in saving of 360 precious lives at sea was also undertaken under his able guidance.
IG Kuldip Singh Sheoran joined the Indian Coast Guard in 1984 and has served in various sea and shore appointments
The Flag Officer has served in various capacities at sea, the prominent among them being command of Indian Coast Guard Ship C- 02, Tarabai, Kamla Devi, Varad and Sankalp.
The Officer has also served ashore in several staff appointments of responsibility, the more significant among them have been Station Commander ICGS Tuticorin, Station Commander ICGS Delhi, Chief of Staff Coast Guard Region (A&N), Chief of Staff Coast Guard Region (West), Principal Director (Log) New Delhi. On attaining the Flag rank, the Inspector General took over the reins of Regional Headquarters (North West) and (A&N), one of the strategically significant Regions of Indian Coast Guard,
The Flag Officer has undergone Maritime Safety and Maritime Port Operations Department Course from US Coast Guard Academy, York Town and Executive Course on Advance Security Co-operation from Asia Pacific Centre for Security Studies Honolulu (Hawai).
The Inspector General is recipient of prestigious “President’s Tatrakshak Medal” and “Tatrakshak Medal” for meritorious service in the Indian Coast Guard and “Commendation” by the Director General, Indian Coast Guard for various achievements. The Flag Officer is also a recipient of “Central Board of Excise and Custom Commendation” by Finance Minister, Govt. of India for anti smuggling operation (Gold & Silver).
The Flag Officer is married to Mrs Vidya Sheoran.They have two sons Gagandeep and Navaldeep Singh. Elder son Gagandeep Singh is a Major in Indian Army and younger one after completing his MBA in Fashion Designing and Merchandising is working with American Brand “GUESS” at Ahmedabad.


CEAT CRICKET AWARDS2017

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One of the prestigious awards of the cricket fraternity,  CEAT Cricket Awards2017 will be held on Wednesday, 24th May at Cricket Club of India (CCI), Chruchgate. The event will also include an insightful “Bat and Chat” session with the prominent cricketers.
We are  pleased to extend an invitation to you to witness the award ceremony.
Looking forward to your presence.
Attached and below mentioned is the media invite for your ready reference.
MEDIA INVITE:


TEAM INDIA LOOK TO COMPLETE A FIVE-PEAT AT THE 5TH SABA CHAMPIONSHIP

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  • The winners of the South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) Championship will qualify for the FIBA Asia Cup taking place in Lebanon in August this year.
  • The winner also ensures qualification for its country’s top club team in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup – a tournament where the premier club teams of Asian countries go head to head.
  • India are defending champions and favourites looking to complete a five-peat. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are the biggest threats to India’s five-peat.
  • The tournament will be played in a round robin league format.
  • The Indian squad includes 3 debutants under the age of 22 along with savvy veterans.
  • India’s first match will be against host Maldives on May 19th.
  • The training camp for the selection of the team was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi from 1-17 May.

Team India at the Male International Airport, Maldives.
Bengaluru, 18th May 2017: The 5th South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) Championship 2017 will be held from 19th to 23rd May, 2017 in Male, Maldives. The five-day competition is being played in a round robin league format. Defending champions India will look to complete a five-peat but need be wary of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, who pose the biggest threat to India’s attempt of accomplishing a rare sporting milestone.
India’s training camp for the tournament was held from 1st-17th May, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi with 33 players, and the final selections were made on 7th May. A conscious effort was made by the selectors and Head Coach Baskar Sappaniambalam to ensure that the right blend of youth and experience was picked for their campaign in Maldives. “India has had a solid record at the SABA Championship and we aim to continue that trend. It is the only tournament where we can provide an opportunity to our younger players and hence we have selected 3 players under the age of 22. Our main aim is to win and qualify for the FIBA Asia Cup taking place in Lebanon in August,” said Sappaniambalam.
India’s attempt at a five-peat of the tournament will be led by experienced point guard Akilan Pari. “Our motto as a team is to win big and make sure that the juniors of our team get playing time. This championship is important for them to get good exposure and will be crucial in their development as players,” says Pari, who made his debut for India in this very tournament four years ago. Also featuring in the squad are centre Amritpal Singh, guard Vishesh Bhriguvanshi and veteran forward Yadwinder Singh. The same trio recently attended the NBL Draft Combine in Melbourne, Australia. Other familiar faces are centre Rikin Pethani, forward Prasanna Venkatesh, shooting guard Arjun Singh, centre Ravi Bhardwaj and forward Anil Kumar BK.
Among senior team debutants are promising guard, Vishal Kumar Gupta (Delhi), the talented forward Muin Bek (Tamil Nadu) and centre Jeevanatham Pandi (Tamil Nadu). The trio will be hoping for valuable minutes.
As can be gleaned from past SABA editions (see below), the Indian men’s team, with a blend of youth and experience, will start off yet again as strong favourites. The key to its showing will continue to be its superior size advantage when compared to its traditionally smaller South Asian opponent teams.

INDIAN SQUAD FOR THE 5thSABA CHAMPIONSHIP 2017
Jersey
Number		Family Name/
Last Name		Given Name/
First Name		Place of BirthDate of Birth (dd/mm/yy)HeightPosition
5PariAkilan (c)ChennaiTamil Nadu20/07/1989180 (5’10.8”)PG
4HafeezMuin BekDharmapuriTamil Nadu16/03/1996190
(6’2”)		F
6SivakumarPrasanna VenkateshGobichettipalayamTamil Nadu25/09/1992186
(6’1”)		F
7Bukankere Krishne GowdaAnil KumarMandyaKarnataka31/07/1989185
(6’)		F
8SinghArjunVaranasiUttar Pradesh8/6/1992189
(6’2”)		SG
9BhriguvanshiVisheshVaranasiUttar Pradesh13/09/1991195
(6’4.5”)		SG
10 Amritpal SinghGanna PindPunjab05/01/1991207
(6’9.5”)		C
11GuptaVishal KumarChapar VillageDelhi07/12/1999198
(6’5”)		SG
12BhardwajRaviChandigarhChandigarh

31/10/1992207
(6’9.5”)		C
13PandiJeevanathamVirudhunagarTamil Nadu13/10/1994204
(6’7”)		C
14 Yadwinder SinghRasulpur KhurdPunjab30/12/1986198
(6’6”)		PF
15PethaniRikinSajiavadar AmreliGujarat

02/12/1990203
(6’8”)		PF/C
*PG – Point Guard / Feeder, G – Guard, F – Forward, G/F – Wing, PF – Power Forward, C – Centre, PF/C – Post
Coaches: Sappaniambalam Baskar (Head Coach) and Sebastian Padipurakkal Joseph (Assistant Coach)
Manager: Sushil Kumar
Physiotherapist: Raj Kumar Dubey
FIBA Referee: Ceciline Michael Vino Vincent Francis Victor

About the SABA Championship 2017
Tournament Fixtures
May 19
  • Bangladesh vs Nepal
  • India vs Maldives
May 20
  • Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
  • Nepal vs Maldives
May 21
  • Sri Lanka vs India
  • Maldives vs Bangladesh
May 22
  • India vs Bangladesh
  • Sri Lanka vs Nepal
May 23
  • Nepal vs India
  • Maldives vs Sri Lanka
Championship Format
The Championship is played in a round robin format and the team with the best record at the end of this championship will progress from the South Asian region to the FIBA Asia Cup scheduled for 17th to 27th August in Beirut, Lebanon. A round robin format is when each team will face every other team in the tournament once, and the final standings will be based on win/loss statistics.
Previous Editions / Winners:
2016:  Bengaluru — 1st India, 2nd Bangladesh
2015:  Bengaluru — 1st India, 2nd Sri Lanka
2014:  Kathmandu — 1st India 2nd Bangladesh
2013 (June): Delhi — 1st India, 2nd Afghanistan. (From this edition onwards, the tournament changed from a standalone event to a qualifying Championship to the Asian level)
2013 (Jan):  Dhaka — 1st Bangladesh, 2nd Pakistan (India, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka did not participate)
2012:  Assam — 1st India, 2nd Bangladesh
Qualification for 2017 FIBA Asia Cup and FIBA Asia Champions Cup
The country that wins the SABA Championship 2017 ensures its qualification for the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 and earns a qualification for its top club team to the FIBA Asia Champions Cup – a tournament where the top club teams of FIBA Asia go head to head (previously known as known as the Asian Basketball Confederation Champions Cup).

The FIBA Asia Cup 2017, FIBA Asia’s flagship event, will be played from August 17-27 in Beirut, Lebanon.

FILM: BENVENUTO PRESIDENTE – WELCOME MR. PRESIDENT

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In Italian, with subtitles in English
Cinema at the Institute: Incontri in biblioteca: Contemporary Italian
Year: 2013
Genre: Comedy/ Drama
Synopsis:
In a small mountain village lives a man with a challenging name: Giuseppe Garibaldi. He is a simple man, loves fishing, friends and has an indestructible optimism. One day something incredible happens, Peppino is mistakenly elected President of the Italian Republic! �������������
In un piccolo paesino di montagna vive un uomo dal nome impegnativo: Giuseppe Garibaldi. E’ un uomo semplice, ama la pesca, gli amici ed ha un ottimismo indistruttibile. Un giorno accade una cosa incredibile, Peppino viene eletto per sbaglio Presidente della Repubblica Italiana!
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Director: Riccardo Milani
Cast: Claudio Bisio, Kasia Smutniak, Giuseppe Fiorello
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LIBYA ATTACK KILLS 141 PERSON

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Libya, an attack on an airbase in south of Tripoli has killed 141 people, mostly soldiers loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar, a spokesman for his forces said. Members of the Third Force militia loyal to the UN-backed Government of National Accord in Tripoli yesterday attacked the base used by Haftar’s self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA).
LNA spokesman Ahmad al-Mesmari late yesterday said the victims included civilians who worked at the Brak al-Shati airbase or were in the nearby area, also reporting that summary executions took place.Government of National Accord (GNA) said in a statement late yesterday that a commission of inquiry had been set up to investigate the attack.
It said it has decided to suspend its Defence Minister, al-Mahdi al-Barghati, and the head of the Third Force from their duties until those responsible were identified. Both the GNA and defence ministry earlier condemned the assault and said they had not ordered any such action. The LNA does not recognise the authority of the GNA, and instead supports the rival authorities based in the east. The UN envoy to Libya yesterday voiced alarm at reports of the attack on the base.
The incident at the base in Wadi al-Shati district comes a month after an attack by the LNA on the Tamenhant airbase controlled by the Third Force near the south’s main city of Sebha.

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE & STATE ATS NAB SUSPECTED ISI AGENT

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Rajasthan, the military intelligence and state Anti-Terrorism Squad have caught a suspected ISI agent from Kunjaladi village in border district Jaisalmer last night. According to military intelligence, the accused Hazi Khan, resident of Kunjaladi village was working for the Pakistan’s ISI agency and was sharing the defense related secret information with his counter part across the border. Both the agencies are interrogating him.

INDIAN COMPOUND ARCHERS CLAIM MEN’S TEAM GOLD AT WORLD CUP

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Indian men’s compound archery team today won the gold medal at the season’s first World Cup in Shanghai, beating Colombia in the final. The team comprising Abhishek Verma, Chinna Raju Srither and Amanjeet Singh prevailed 226-221 against the Colombians.
Indians grabbed a slender lead in the opening set by clinching it 58-57 and built on it in the next three to emerge triumphant. The Indian team made the final after beating US team in a closely-fought semifinal.
India is seeded fourth in the tournament. This is the first major competition after last year’s Rio Olympics.

ANTI-DUMPING DUTY IMPOSED ON CHINESE CHEMICAL, ALUMINIUM FOIL

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India has imposed anti-dumping duty on a Chinese chemical used in pharma industry and aluminium foil to protect domestic industry from cheap imports.
While an anti-dumping duty of up to 1.63 US Dollar per kg was imposed on aluminium foil, up to 8.71 US Dollar per kg duty was slapped on imports of amoxicillin, used in pharmaceuticals.
The duty on both the products would be effective for a period of five years, the finance ministry has said in separate notifications.
The commerce mi
nistry’s investigation arm, Directorate General of Anti dumping and Allied Duties, DGAD in the separate probe had concluded that these products were dumped into India and that has caused material injury to the domestic industry.

EFFORTS ARE ON TO OPEN RISHIKESH-BADRINATH HIGHWAY

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Uttarakhand, efforts are on to reopen the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, which was blocked near Vishnuprayag following landslides from Hathiparwat in Chamoli District.
The BRO personnel are engaged in clearing the debris so that the highway could be reopened for vehicular traffic at the earliest possible. The Chamoli district administration has provided the hundreds of stranded pilgrims with free boarding and lodging and other necessary facilities.
Meanwhile, in view of the safety of the pilgrims, the Rudraprayag District administration has been directed not to allow Badrinath bound devotees to travel beyond Rudraprayag till the highway is reopened.

BOLLYWOOD’S NEW AGE OF OFFICIAL HOLLYWOOD FILM ADAPTATIONS

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A number of Hollywood films have remade by Bollywood filmmakers without getting official permissions.

But lately, Indian filmmakers are progressing in the right direction. Official remake permissions or adaptation rights are being applied for. Films like Dobaara, Tubelight and Chef are official adaptions of Hollywood films Oculus, Little Boy and Chef.

Bollywood is not only getting official permissions but also giving credit to the original film makers.

The original filmmaker of the film Oculus, Mike Flanagan, has supported and loved the content of the film from day one. He has agreed to go all out and promote the film.
Produced by B4U Motion Pictures in association with Zahhak Films, the film stars Huma Qureshi, Saqib Salim, Lisa Ray, Adil Hussain, Madalina Bellariu and Rhea Chakraborty. The film is slated slated for 2nd June 2017 release.

INDIA’S EXPORT SECTOR PERFORMS WELL

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India’s export sector performs well because global crisis making awakening from stagflation and the reports from global upcale on move which has its impact on India being the chief producer of many  goods and commodities. Wait for the quarter for further details.However Minister of Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, India’s export sector has performed well despite the global slowdown. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on key initiatives taken by her Ministry during the last three years, Ms Sitharaman said, notwithstanding global headwinds, exports have shone in last 6 months.
Ms Sitharaman said, number of mandatory documents required for exports and imports have been reduced to three each. The Minister said, forms related to imports and exports have also been simplified.
The Minister said, Government e-Market place is a remarkable step towards fighting corruption and ensuring transparency in Government transaction.
She said, there is an increase in exports from special economic zone in the last three years. Exports were valued at 5.23 lakh crore rupees in 2016-17.

FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY TO TESTIFY

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United States, sacked FBI Director James Comey has agreed to testify before a Congressional committee in an open session about alleged Russian interference in the US Presidential polls last year. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence said, a date of this open hearing will be scheduled after the Memorial Day.
Senator Richard Burr, chairman of the Committee, said, the Committee looks forward to receiving testimony from the former FBI Director on his role in the development of the Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 US elections.
Comey’s abrupt sacking by President Donald Trump triggered a political firestorm with an angry opposition calling for an appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the alleged Russian influence in the general elections.
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INDIA GO 2-0 IN THE 5TH SABA CHAMPIONSHIP 2017

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India go 2-0 in the 5th SABA Championship 2017
  • The winners of the South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) Championship will qualify for the FIBA Asia Cup taking place in Lebanon in August this year.
  • The winner also ensures qualification for its country’s top club team in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup – a tournament where the premier club teams of Asian countries go head to head.
  • India are defending champions and favourites looking to complete a five-peat. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are the biggest threats to India’s five-peat.
Male/Bengaluru, 21st May 2017: In the 5th South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) Championship underway in Maldives, India posted its second straight win, this time over Sri Lanka.

INDIA BEAT SRI LANKA 88-61

Playing its second round robin encounter, defending champs India tamed Sri Lanka 88-61 in a fairly competitive game. The first and third quarters were particularly neck and neck, but India built double digit leads in the other two periods to stay undefeated in the competition.
India centre Amritpal Singh had a second straight game scoring in double digits, with 28 points to go along with 16 rebounds. Veteran shooting guard Vishesh Bhriguvanshi also enjoyed a double-double night with 26 points and 10 assists.
For Sri Lanka, Thammitage Perera came off the bench to top score with 18 points, with Joseph Croos chipping in with 13. The Island nation connected 11 times from beyond the arc but also turned the ball over 26 times.
To counter the size mismatch, Sri Lanka sent India to the foul line a whopping 38 times, but that strategy provided little benefit as India scored 25 points from the charity stripe.
Amritpal Singh was declared player of the match for the second straight time.
India will now face another challenger Bangladesh next on 22nd May, while Sri Lanka takes on Nepal.
India (Amritpal Singh 28 pts & 16 reb, Vishesh Bhriguvanshi 26 pts & 10 ast) bt Sri Lanka (Thammitage Perera 18 pts, Joseph Croos 13 pts) 88-61 [23-17, 27-17, 16-15, 22-12]

MIGRATION STUDIES_CONSOLIDATED 

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QUERY ON MIGRATION STUDIES

The Migration Studies query aims to support students’ orientation and professional careers in the field of migration. The responses to the query received so far address the limitations of existing migration studies programmes and put forth several recommendations.
The synthesis of these recommendations and the final list of 65 courses on migration, including online courses, are presented here: bit.ly/2qLmwl7
We thank all the respondents for their excellent contribution.
Kindly circulate widely to youth networks and universities.
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3 YRS REPORT, RECORD FOREIGN VISITS, NO FOREIGN TRADE GROWTH

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INDIAN ECONOMY SO FAR

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(May 22, 2017)
GST rates unlikely to hurt inflation:
A day after the GST council decided on the rates, domestic rating agency Icra today said, the structure is unlikely to fan inflation.
It said in a note, with the effective tax rate intended to be brought down on most items, as well as a large portion of the CPI basket being kept in the exempted category, there is likely to be a limited impact of the GST on goods inflation.
On services front, where the standard rate has been kept at 18 per cent, it said availability of input tax credit may soften the impact of GST on services inflation in the future.
Inflation to fall by 2%:
Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia has said, Inflation will fall by two per cent on implementation of the goods and services tax, GST, and will create buoyancy in the economy. In an interview to PTI, he said the all-powerful GST Council will meet next week to decide on tax rates of contentious items like gold, bidi and biscuits, just in time for its rollout from July 1.
Mr Adhia also expressed confidence that the requirement of compensation to make up for revenue loss of any state will be fulfilled from cess on demerit and luxury goods like car and tobacco.
With the stage set for the biggest overhaul of India’s tax system since Independence, the government will launch a massive awareness campaign to educate consumers about GST so that they are not fleeced by traders in the name of new tax.
The Council over the two days last week assigned tax rates to more than 500 services and 1,200 goods by setting them in five broad rates of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent.
GST will be a single nation-wide sales tax replacing astring of central and state levies.
Tejas Express to be flagged off today:
The high speed, air-conditioned Tejas Express will be flagged off today from Mumbai to Goa.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will flag off the premium luxury train through video conferencing.
Having ultra-modern amenities like LED TV, wi-fi and CCTV, Tejas Express is a state of the art train capable of running at 200 kms per hour.
However, due to constraints related to rail tracks, it will run at a speed of 160 kilometres per hour.
The train will operate five days a week during non-monsoon period, and three days a week during monsoon period.
 
· Many big bang reforms implemented, more to follow, says Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry Smt Nirmala Sitharaman – The government has initiated a lot of big ticket and systemic reforms in the last three years and will continue efforts to consolidate the gains as also take up more economic measures in the remaining two years stated Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry Smt Nirmala Sitharaman. She said the government pursued reforms in a host of sectors, including banking, real estate, taxation, aviation and commercial dispute resolution and in the three years, both big ticket and systemic reforms have been taken in a calibrated fashion.
· India to have science infrastructure sharing policy soon – India is formulating a policy on maintaining and sharing science infrastructure so that R&D facilities do not remain limited to academia but are also accessed by industry, according to a senior bureaucrat of the Union Ministry of Science and Technology. The idea is to create infrastructure which becomes shareable, which becomes sustainable and is also accessible to our industry. A whole lot of scientific infrastructure is not available to our industry.
· Defence Acquisition Council Finalises Broad Contours of Policy to Engage Indian Private Sector in Manufacture of High-Tech Defence Equipment in India – Breaking new ground, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Minister of Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley, finalized the broad contours of a policy aimed at engaging the Indian private sector in the manufacture of high-tech defence equipment in India. The policy is aimed at developing the defence industrial eco-system in the country through the involvement of both the major Indian corporates as well as the MSME sector. The policy will give a boost to the ‘Make in India’ policy in the Defence sector and set Indian industry on the path to acquiring cutting-edge capabilities which will contribute to the building of self-reliance in the vital sector of national security requirements.
 
 
· Shri Urjit Patel seeks exemption from parliamentary panel appearance; RBI governor to brief on demonetization on June 8 – Reserve Bank of India Governor Shri Urjit Patel will appear before a parliamentary panel for a second briefing on demonetization on June 8th 2017. The meeting was earlier scheduled to take place on May 25 but RBI Governor Shri Urjit Patel had sought exemption citing engagements. It has been learned that work on framing the monetary policy would be underway at that time. The June 8 meeting is likely to witness some tough questions being put to the RBI Governor by the Opposition.
 
 
· Less than 10 % corporate debt rated unsafe in FY17 – India Inc’s credit profile was at its strongest last fiscal with less than 10% of the corporate debt securities rated as unsafe for investment — the lowest level so far for such issues. Credit rating agencies (CRAs) including Crisil India Ratings and Research (formerly Fitch Ratings India), Icra, Credit Analysis and Research (CARE), Brickwork Ratings India and SMERA Ratings rated a total of 1,204 long-term corporate debt securities worth Rs 17 lakh crore in 2016-17, according to the latest data compiled by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Of these, a majority 1,087 issues (90.3%) worth Rs 16.88 lakh crore were rated “investment grade”.
Forex reserves down USD 443.6 million to USD 375.27 billion:
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 443.6 million to USD 375.27 billion in the week ended 12th May. A RBI press release has informed that foreign currency assets, a major part of the overall reserves dipped by USD 429.4 million to USD 351.10 billion. In the previous week, the reserves had touched a life-time high of USD 375.71 billion.
Gold reserves remained steady at USD 20.438 billion. India’s special drawing rights with the International Monetary Fund decreased by USD 5.5 million to USD 1.454 billion, while the country’s reserve position also dipped by USD 8.7 million to USD 2.280 billion.
India’s export sector performs well:
Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, India’s export sector has performed well despite the global slowdown. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on key initiatives taken by her Ministry during the last three years, Ms Sitharaman said, notwithstanding global headwinds, exports have shone in last 6 months.
Ms Sitharaman said, number of mandatory documents required for exports and imports have been reduced to three each. The Minister said, forms related to imports and exports have also been simplified.
The Minister said, Government e-Market place is a remarkable step towards fighting corruption and ensuring transparency in Government transaction.
She said, there is an increase in exports from special economic zone in the last three years. Exports were valued at 5.23 lakh

“SKILL INDIA – THE ROAD MAP” 23RD MAY, 2017:

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Management & Entrepreneurship Skills Summit
“Skill India – The Road Map”23rd May, 2017 at The Lalit, New Delhi.
I am pleased to confirm your registration and welcome you to Skill Summit.
I am sharing below the programme details for your reference:
Date    :   23rd May 2017
Time    :     The programme starts with registration and networking Tea/ Coffee at 8:30 AM on 23rd May.
You are requested to complete the registration and be seated in Crystal Ballroom, latest by 9:00 AM to enable us start the programme on time.
Venue  :     Crystal Ballroom, The Lalit
Barakhamba Avenue, Connaught Place
New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Tel : + 91 11 4444 7777
The programme will be held from 9:00 am onwards followed by lunch.
I hope the above details are in order.
Please feel free to contact us for any further information you may like to have.
We look forward to having you with us at the Skill Summit on the morning of 23rd May.
With warm regards,
Ebin
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Ebin Kuriakose
Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council(MEPSC)
Management House
14 Institutional Area, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110003
Tel: +91-11-24645100 Ext: 452,629

INVITATION TO A CONVERSATION WITH SHRI NITIN GADKARI

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Invitation to a Conversation with Shri Nitin Gadkari (Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways & Shipping) on “Transforming India through Connecting India” on Wed, 24th May,2017 at 5.00
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Co-Convener, Library & Documentation Department, BJP
Member, Policy Research Department, BJP
Member, Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE), MHRD
Visiting Faculty, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
9, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001

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CHOPPER FLYING WITH MAHARASHTRA CM FADNAVIS ON-BOARD CRASH LANDED

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A chopper flying with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on-board crash landed at Nilanga in Latur district today. The chief minister and the team in the chopper have escaped unhurt.
The helicopter developed a technical snag during take off, causing it to crash land.
Soon after the mishap, Mr. Fadnavis in a tweet confirmed that the helicopter had met with an accident. He assured that there was nothing to worry about and he and his team were absolutely safe.
Mr. Fadnavis had gone to Latur in Marathwada for BJP’s Shivir Samvad Sabha, a statewide campaign to reach out to farmers in the state.
A senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, DGCA, said, the chopper has suffered substantial damage. Talking to reporters at Nilanga, Mr Fadnavis said, his media advisor Ketan Pathak has suffered minor injuries.
The Chief Minister said, it was a new helicopter and he will seek information from police on the incident.

MANCHESTER ATTACK AFTEREFFECTS

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manchester-tributesPop star Ariana Grande today suspended her tour until early June at the earliest after a deadly attack on her show in Manchester that left 22 people dead.
A statement from her management at Universal Music said that Grande will cancel shows scheduled tomorrow and on Friday at London’s 02 Arena as well as concerts through June 5 in Belgium, Germany, Poland and Switzerland.
Grande is tentatively scheduled to resume the tour on June 7 at the Bercy arena in Paris.
Britain’s political parties would resume local-level campaigning tomorrow for the June 8 snap polls following a nationwide minute’s silence, days after suspending efforts due to the Manchester terror attack in which 22 people were killed and over 100 injured.
Officials said that the ruling Conservatives and Opposition Labour will resume national-level campaigning on Friday.
The UK will hold the nationwide minute’s silence at 1530 IST tomorrow in memory of the victims of Monday night’s terror attack, officials said in a statement, adding that flags would remain at half-mast until tomorrow evening.
A 22-year-old Libyan-origin suicide bomber, Salman Abedi, set off a powerful homemade bomb at a concert of US pop star Ariana Grande in Manchester, killing at least 22 people and injuring 119 others. It was the deadliest terror attack in Britain since the 2005 London bombings.
Prime Minister Theresa May last month called for snap elections on June 8, asserting that it is the only way to guarantee political stability in the country for years after the UK leaves the European Union.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May will raise concerns with US President Donald Trump after evidence from the Manchester Arena bombing was apparently leaked to US media.
UK officials were furious when photos appearing to show debris from the attack appeared in the New York Times. Monday night’s attack at Manchester Arena killed 22 people – including children – and injured 64.
Eight men are now in custody following the attack, carried out by suicide bomber Salman Abedi.
The Prime Minister is expected to raise the issue of the leak with the US President when they meet at a NATO summit later. Details about Abedi’s identity had already emerged in the US media less than 24 hours after the explosion and against the UK’s wishes.
UK, seven people have been arrested including the suicide bomber Salman Abedi’s older brother Ismail, in connection with Monday’s terror attack at a Manchester Arena pop concert.
British police said, the seventh arrest was made following searches at an address in the town of Nuneaton in central England, and is the first outside the Manchester area.
All the previous arrests were made in and around Manchester in northwest England where the suicide bombing took place. The UK terror threat level is now at its highest level of critical, meaning more attacks may be imminent. Military personnel are being deployed to protect key sites after the UK’s terror threat level was raised yesterday.
Meanwhile, a British official said, Prime Minister, Theresa May will curtail her trip to the G7 summit in Italy this week following the deadly suicide attack. Prime Minister will attend the first day of the Group of Seven meeting tomorrow in Taormina on the island of Sicily, but will miss the Saturday talks.
Before heading to Sicily, May is due to attend the NATO, summit in Brussels today, where she will urge the other leaders of the military alliance to step up their efforts in tackling terror.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi killed 22 people including children and injured 64 at Manchester on Monday, just moments after the ending of a pop music show featuring American singer Ariana Grande.

UN REJECTS PAKISTAN CLAIM THAT INDIAN TROOPS FIRED AT ITS OBSERVERS NEAR LOC

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United Nations has rejected Pakistani army’s claim that Indian troops fired at a vehicle carrying UN military observers near the Line of Control.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said there was no evidence that a vehicle of United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan, UNMOGIP, was targeted by the Indian Army along the LoC near the Khanjar sector.
Talking to reporters Mr Dujarric said, UNMOGIP military observers accompanied by Pakistani Army escorts heard gunshots in Bhimber district in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. He said, no UN military observer was injured in the incident.
In a statement, the media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces, the Inter-Services Public Relations, ISPR, had said that a vehicle carrying two officers of the UN military observer group came under attack by Indian troops during a visit to the LoC.
The Pakistan Army had claimed the vehicle was carrying UNMOGIP officers Major Emmanual of the Philippines and Major Mirko of Croatia.
According to the UN Security Council mandate of 1971, UNMOGIP observes and reports on ceasefire violations along and across the LoC and the Working Boundary between India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.
India has maintained that UNMOGIP has outlived its utility and is irrelevant after the Simla Agreement and the consequent establishment of the Line of Control.
The observer group is headed by Major Gen Per Lodin of Sweden. It currently has 38 military observers and 73 civilian personnel.

CEAT CRICKET RATING FELICITATES R ASHWIN AS INTERNATIONAL CRICKETER OF THE YEAR

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CEAT Cricket Rating felicitates R Ashwin as International Cricketer of the Year
  • CEAT Young player of the year goes to Shubman Gill

Mumbai, May 24th, 2017: Leading tyre manufacturer CEAT Limited celebrated the success and glory of International cricket with ‘CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) International awards 2017’ at a ceremony here today. The awards honored the best of International cricketers based on their performances as rated by the CEAT Cricket ratings (CCR) for the year 2016 – 2017.

CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) is the first cricket rating to officially recognise and reward cricketers for their performances in the international cricket arena.

Mr. Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG Enterprises, said, “Last year saw a lot of explosive action across all formats of cricket. The year saw some outstanding performances, but some individuals broke away from the pack owing to their blistering and consistent performances throughout the year. Their performances from time to time brought joy to our faces and we are delighted to felicitate one of them at this year’s CEAT Cricket Rating Awards. We would like to congratulate R Ashwin and young Shubman Gill for entertaining us throughout the year and would like to wish them the best for the upcoming season.”

In the past, the awards have honored the best of the International cricketers based on their performances in international cricket in all formats, i.e. Test, ODI and T20, as rated by the CEAT Cricket ratings (CCR) council.

India’s Right Arm Off break R Ashwin was announced as the CEAT International Cricketer of the Year for finishing a scintillating year with 99 wickets, which included 9 five wicket hauls. Rewarding and encouraging young talent, India’s Shubman Gill who played a great role in Indian U-19 win against England, amassing a whopping 603 runs in 9 games at an impressive average on 67, was awarded as CEAT Young Player of the Year.

“Last year I was honored with the International Bowler of the Year award. And it’s only become bigger and better with this award – The CEAT International Cricketer of the Year. It’s an absolute honor to receive this award and given the players who have won this award before me, it’s a huge motivator as well to keep the consistency going. I would like to thank CEAT for their token of appreciation. I am thrilled and feel privileged to be part of an exclusive club,” said R Ashwin on receiving the honors.

Speaking on the occasion cricket legend and the chief adjudicator of the CEAT Cricket Rating, Mr. Sunil Gavaskar said, “The CEAT International Cricket Awards are one of the most coveted awards in the cricketing world simply because they are given purely on performance and not on any subjective likes or dislikes.”

This year CEAT announced its association with India’s swashbuckling batsman Ajinkya Rahane, thus strengthening the CEAT roster along with Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma & former India Under-19 captain Ishan Kishan.

ABOUT THE CEAT CRICKET RATINGS AWARDS:
The CEAT Cricket Rating was the first rating system in international cricket to recognize and reward outstanding performers in cricket on an annual basis. Conceived in 1995 by CEAT, the CEAT Cricket Rating attempted to answer every cricket-lover’s persistent and perennial query – “Who is the best of the best?”

The CEAT Cricket Rating stands out by virtue of its simplicity. It comprises an objective points system that awards points to cricketers for their batting, bowling and on-field performances.

The cricketer that accumulates the highest number of points in their respective categories at the end of the period are declared the CEAT Cricket Rating International Cricketer.

The past winners of the CEAT Cricket Rating have been:

Year
Cricketer of the Year
1995-96
Brian Lara
1996-97
Venkatesh Prasad
1997-98
Sanath Jayasuriya
1998-99
Jacques Kallis
1999-00
Sourav Ganguly
2000-01
Muttiah Muralitharan
2001-02
Muttiah Muralitharan
2002-03
Ricky Ponting
2003-04
Brian Lara
2004-05
Jacques Kallis
2005-06
Ricky Ponting
2006-07
Muthiah Muralitharan
2007-08
Mahela Jayawardene
2008-09
Gautam Gambhir
2009-10
Shane Watson
2010-11
Jonathon Trott
2011-12
Virat Kohli
2013-14
Virat Kohli
2014-15
Kumar Sangakkara
2015-16
Joe Root

The adjudicators: The CEAT CRICKET RATINGS are overseen by cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is the adjudicator for the ratings.

CEAT Ltd (www.ceat.com):
CEAT, the flagship company of RPG Enterprises, was established in 1958. Today, CEAT is one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers and has strong presence in global markets. CEAT produces over 15 million tyres a year and offers the widest range of tyres to all segments and manufactures world-class radials for: heavy-duty trucks and buses, light commercial vehicles, earthmovers, forklifts, tractors, trailers, cars, motorcycles and scooters as well as auto-rickshaws.

RPG Enterprises (www.rpggroup.com):
Mumbai head-quartered RPG Enterprises is one of India’s largest industrial conglomerates. With over 15 companies in its fold, the group has a strong presence across core business sectors such as Infrastructure, Tyre, IT and Specialty. Established in 1979, RPG Enterprises is one of India’s fastest growing business groups with a turnover in excess of Rs 21,000 crore.

INDIA-COMMONWEALTH SME ASSOCIATION

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Mr Naresh Kumar Sagar
Chairman
Sagar Media INC


Dear Mr Sagar,

Greetings from India-Commonwealth SME Association (ICSA) and Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME), one of the founder Members of ICSA.

We thank you for your interest to participate in the 1st India – Commonwealth SME Trade Summit to be held on 30th & 31st May 2017 at hotel The Lalit, Barakhamba Avenue, Connaught Place, New Delhi. The Summit is being organized by ICSA in partnership with Commonwealth Secretariat, Centre for WTO Studies; Ministry of Commerce & Industry; FISME, FICCI, CII, GBS-Africa; TPSF; COMESA LLPI and India Business Group, London.

Kindly note, the online registration done by you on ICSA website has been received by us and we here by confirm your participation on a complimentary basis. KINDLY NOTE, YOUR REGISTRATION NO. IS 286. We look forward to meeting you on 30th & 31st May 2017 at Hotel Lalit (Ball Room), New Delhi.

Further, we would be sending you very shortly information about overseas visitors and updated agenda.

In the meantime, please feel free to write or contact us on any of the numbers below for any addition information or clarification that may be required in the matter.
Thanks and with best regards

DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE UNION CABINET

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Income Tax Department Steps-up actions under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 – The Income-tax Department (ITD) has initiated actions under the new Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 (the Act) w.e.f. 1st November, 2016. The Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Rules, 2016 have been framed in this regard. As per the Act, Benami property includes movable or immovable property, tangible or intangible property, corporeal or incorporeal property. It empowers provisional attachment and subsequent confiscation of benami properties.
Boost to Metro Rail Connectivity Cabinet approves Noida – Greater Noida Metro Rail Project – The Union Cabinet has approved the Noida – Greater Noida Metro Rail Project covering a length of 29.707 k.m. Total completion cost of the project is Rs.5,503 crore. Metro rail connection between NOIDA and Greater NOIDA will result into people being assured about their mobility and thus more people will like to move to these satellite towns of Delhi , thus decongesting Delhi . As a result, more residential and commercial complexes will develop in this region.
Cabinet approves phasing out Foreign Investment Promotion Board – The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the phasing out of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). The proposal entails abolishing the FIPB and allowing administrative Ministries/Departments to process applications for FDI requiring government approval. Henceforth, the work relating to processing of applications for FDI and approval of the Government thereon under the extant FDI Policy and FEMA, shall now be handled by the concerned Ministries/Departments in consultation with the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion(DIPP), Ministry of Commerce, which will also issue the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing of applications and decision of the Government under the extant FDI policy.
Green energy can create 58,000 jobs in India by 2022 – Employment opportunities in India ’s renewable energy sector are going to almost double by 2022, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Council on Energy Environment and Water and the National Research Development Corporation project that utility and park scale PV (photovoltaic) projects through 2022 could create 58,000 direct jobs in India . IRENA estimates that employment in India ’s renewable energy sector has grown to 60,500 in 2016 from 48,000 jobs in 2015.
Cabinet approves allocation of 2.5% of Central Road Fund for development and maintenance of National Waterways (NWs) by amending in the Central Road Fund Act, 2000 – The Union Cabinet has accorded its approval today to a proposal jointly mooted by the Ministry of Shipping and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for amendment of Central Road Fund Act, 2000 to allocate 2.5% of the proceeds of Central Road Fund (CRF) for development and maintenance of National Waterways (NWs) and a reduction in the share provided for development of National Highways.
Cabinet approves Raising of Bonds of Rs. 2360 crores for Renewable Energy – The Union Cabinet has given its approval to Raising of Bonds of Rs. 2360 crores for Renewable Energy. The Bonds will be raised by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) through the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) during the 2017-18. These funds will be used by MNRE in the approved programmes/schemes for solar park, green energy corridor, generation-based incentives for wind projects, CPSU and defence solar projects, viability gap funding for solar projects, roof-top solar, off-grid/grid-distributed and decentralized renewable power, investment in corporations and autonomous bodies etc.
Cabinet approves policy for providing preference to ‘Make in India ‘ in Government procurements
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a policy for providing preference to ‘Make in India ‘ in government procurements. The new policy will give a substantial boost to domestic manufacturing and service provision, thereby creating employment. It will also stimulate the flow of capital and technology into domestic manufacturing and services. It will also provide a further thrust towards manufacture of parts, components, sub-components etc. of these items, in line with the vision of ‘Make in India ‘.
The new policy is the reflection of the Government of India to encourage ‘Make in India ’ and promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India with a view to enhancing income and employment. Procurement by the Government is substantial in amount and can contribute towards this policy objective. Local content can be increased through partnerships, cooperation with local companies, establishing production units in India or Joint Ventures (JV) with Indian suppliers, increasing the participation of local employees in services and by training them.
v Cabinet apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. The MoU was signed at New Delhi in April, 2017. This MoU shall enable the areas of cooperation such as, space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology.
The MoU would lead to set up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from Department of Space/ Indian Space Research Organisation (DOS/ISRO), and the Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC), which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU. It will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication; satellite navigation; space science and exploration of outer space.
Financing of works carried out under this MoU shall be provided by the respective executive organisation with due consideration of national norms and rules concerning budgetary regulations in force in their respective States and within the limits of available resources. Joint projects and works carried out under this MoU depending on the type and field of activity shall be on non-commercial or commercial basis and shall be executed either without mutual payments or on the basis of compensatory arrangements or contracts. The MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity. Thus all sections and regions of the country will get benefited.
v Boost to Metro Rail Connectivity Cabinet approves Noida – Greater Noida Metro Rail Project
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Noida – Greater Noida Metro Rail Project covering a length of 29.707 k.m. Total completion cost of the project is Rs.5,503 crore. Metro rail connection between NOIDA and Greater NOIDA will result into people being assured about their mobility and thus more people will like to move to these satellite towns of Delhi , thus decongesting Delhi . As a result, more residential and commercial complexes will develop in this region. With metro rail in place, there will be less vehicular traffic on roads leading to less congestion, less time and cost of journey, less consumption of fossil fuel and less environmental pollution. People of Noida-Greater Noida, which has a population of approx. 7.50 Lakhs and people of surrounding areas will be benefitted with this metro link.
Project will be implemented by Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which will be a 50:50 jointly owned company of Govt. of India and Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. The existing Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) which is a State owned Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be converted into a joint SPV of Government of India (Gol) and Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP), for implementation of the project. The project would generate significant direct and indirect employment of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workforce. Substantial indirect employment will also be generated during construction and operation phases.
The project is scheduled to be completed by April, 2018 as per the Detailed Project Report (DPR). About 70% progress of civil work and 40% of overall financial progress of the project have been achieved. Project will be covered under the legal framework of Central Metro Acts, Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 1978 and the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002, as amended from time to time.
v Cabinet approves Raising of Bonds of Rs. 2360 crores for Renewable Energy
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to Raising of Bonds of Rs. 2360 crores for Renewable Energy. The Bonds will be raised by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) through the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) during the 2017-18. These funds will be used by MNRE in the approved programmes/schemes for solar park, green energy corridor, generation-based incentives for wind projects, CPSU and defence solar projects, viability gap funding for solar projects, roof-top solar, off-grid/grid-distributed and decentralized renewable power, investment in corporations and autonomous bodies etc. Such timely investment would boost infrastructure in renewable sector and facilitate achievement of ambitious targets for the renewable energy sector. The resources raised would be used for developing additional capacity in renewable energy sector which would result in generation of additional employment.
v Cabinet approves Joint Declaration of Intent between Germany and India regarding cooperation in the sector of alternative medicine
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) between Germany and India regarding cooperation in the sector of alternative medicine. The signing of the JDl will enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of traditional/alternative medicine. Initiation of collaborative research, training and scientific capacity building in the field of alternative medicine under the JDI between the two countries would contribute to the enhanced employment opportunities in the AYUSH sector. There are no additional financial implications involved. The financial resources necessary to conduct research, training courses, conferences / meetings will be met from the existing allocated budget and existing plan schemes of Ministry of AYUSH.
v Cabinet approves phasing out Foreign Investment Promotion Board
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the phasing out of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). The proposal entails abolishing the FIPB and allowing administrative Ministries/Departments to process applications for Foreign direct investment (FDI) requiring government approval. Henceforth, the work relating to processing of applications for FDI and approval of the Government thereon under the extant FDI Policy and Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), shall now be handled by the concerned Ministries/Departments in consultation with the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion(DIPP), Ministry of Commerce, which will also issue the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing of applications and decision of the Government under the extant FDI policy. In addition, Foreign Investors will find India more attractive destination and this will result in more inflow of FDI. The move will provide ease of doing business and will help in promoting the principle of Maximum Governance and Minimum Government.
v Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Spain and India on cooperation in the field of Organ Transplant Services
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Transplant Organization, Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality, Spain and the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India on cooperation in the field of Organ Transplant Services. The MoU would facilitate bilateral cooperation in the field of organ and tissue procurement and transplantation and better understanding between the two countries. The knowledge gained will help in improving the services rendered to the patients suffering from end stage organ failure. The Memorandum of Understanding is proposed to be signed during the forthcoming bilateral meeting with the Spanish side.
v Cabinet approves construction of electrified third line between Manmad-Jalgaon in Maharashtra
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of electrified third line between Manmad-Jalgaon in Maharashtra . The total length of the Manmad-Jalgaon line will be 160 km. The estimated cost of the Project will be Rs.1035.16 crore with expected completion cost of Rs.1198.92 crore. The project is likely to be completed in next five years. Construction of third line will greatly ease the ever increasing passenger and freight traffic on Manmad-Jalgaon route thereby increasing the revenue of Railways. Jalgaon and Nashik districts of Maharashtra will be covered by this route.
v Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Kamrup, Assam
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for establishment of new AIIMS at Kamrup (North Guwahati Revenue circle). The cost of the project is Rs.1123 crore and it will be set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The new AIIMS will be completed in a period of 48 months from the zero date (that is the date of the approval of Government of India), broadly comprising a pre-construction phase of 15 months, a construction phase of 30 months and stabilization / commissioning phase of three months.
The Institution will consist of a hospital with a capacity of 750 beds, trauma center facilities, medical college with an intake of 100 MBBS students per year, nursing college with an intake of 60 B.Sc. (Nursing) students per year, residential complexes and allied facilities / services, broadly on the pattern of AIIMS, New Delhi. The hospital will have 22 Speciality/Super-Speciality Departments including 16 Operation Theaters. It will also have an AYUSH department with 30 beds for providing treatment facilities in traditional system of medicine.
v Cabinet approves allocation of 2.5% of Central Road Fund for development and maintenance of National Waterways (NWs) by amending in the Central Road Fund Act, 2000
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accorded its approval today to a proposal jointly mooted by the Ministry of Shipping and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for amendment of Central Road Fund Act, 2000 to allocate 2.5% of the proceeds of Central Road Fund (CRF) for development and maintenance of National Waterways (NWs) and a reduction in the share provided for development of National Highways. The Cabinet has also directed that while implementing viable National Waterways projects, all such components that can be done on PPP basis, should be explored accordingly and government funding may be used only if private investment is not forthcoming for any component. The Central Road Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017 would be moved by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in the ensuing Monsoon Session, 2017 of the Parliament.
v Cabinet approves transfer of property of Hotel Janpath, New Delhi to Ministry of Urban Development
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ‘In Principle’ approval to transfer the property of Hotel Janpath, New Delhi to Ministry of Urban Development. Hotel Janpath is located in a prime central location of the city. The property can be considered for construction of Government offices and similar purposes which would save government funds spent in hiring of government offices.
Details of implementation of the project, land usages, etc. would be taken subsequently by a Committee of Secretaries to be constituted under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary. The building of Hotel Janpath has to undergo major rehabilitation work since the building structure of Hotel Janpath has been found to be unserviceable, in distressed condition and deficit in the context of seismic requirements, according to the inspection report of IIT Roorkee.
v Cabinet approves Fair and Remunerative Price payable by sugar mills for 2017-18 sugar season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for fixing the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane at Rs. 255/- per quintal (qt) for sugar season 2017-18 linked to a basic recovery rate of 9.5% subject to a premium of Rs. 2.68 per qtl for every 0.1% point increase in recovery above that level. The approved FRP reflects an increase of 10.87% over the FRP of sugar season 2016-17. The FRP so approved shall be applicable for purchase of sugarcane from the farmers in the sugar season 2017-18 by the sugar mills. The move is a reflection of the Government’s pro-farmer initiatives, keeping in mind the interest of sugarcane farmers and importance of the sugar industry.

‘BIG DATA FOR BIG IMPACT’

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SPECIAL INVITATION

‘BIG DATA FOR BIG IMPACT’
Celebrating World Telecommunication Day 2017
May 26, 2017; 2.30 pm at PHD House, New Delhi
(Pre-registration is compulsory)

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Greetings from PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry!

It is our pleasure to cordially invite you and representatives from your reputed organization to be an eminent part of PHDCCI’s annual flagship programme ‘BIG DATA FOR BIG IMPACT’ celebrating the World Telecommunication Day 2017 on May 26 at 2.30 pm at PHD House, New Delhi.

Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications, Government of India, Mr. Manoj Sinha has been invited to grace the occasion as theChief Guest. Other eminent dignitaries from the Telecommunications Department, Ministry of Telecommunications; eminent Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other relevant industry experts shall also be sharing their experiences.

The brochure is attached for your kind reference. Needless to say, your presence will be a big motivator for the industry.

Other bureaucrats, captains of the industry and many more stakeholders from the sector and allied industries including Information Technology, Telecom Operators, Data Analytic Service Providers will also be joining us, adding value to the deliberations.

Please register on the link mentioned below:

We look forward to welcome you on the occasion.

SONY AIMS TO POST AN OPERATING PROFIT OF 4.5 BILLION DOLARS

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Japan electronic company, Sony has set a target for the current business year of logging its highest operating profit in two decades.
President and CEO Kazuo Hirai reported on the firm’s 3-year plan for fiscal 2015 to 2017.Kazuo  said Sony aims to post an operating profit of at least 500 billion yen, or 4.5 billion dollars, in the plan’s final year. He expressed confidence that the target will be achieved.
Hirai said the firm will focus on high value-added products in the TV business. It plans to increase sales of 4K ultra high-definition sets to more than 70 percent of its overall sales, up from 60 percent in the last fiscal year.
Sony also plans to emphasize high-profit sectors such as gaming and music.
Hirai ffurther added turning around the company’s film business may take time. The sector logged a loss of one billion dollars in fiscal 2016.
Hirai said the company is now strong enough to hit the targets. He said fiscal 2017 is an important year for achieving results

SALMAN ABEDI BLEW HIMSELF UP AT MANCHESTER

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British police suspect a 22-year-old man carried out the bomb attack in Manchester that killed 22 people and injured 59.Britain raised its terror threat level to critical, meaning a new attack is believed to be imminent and soldiers are being deployed to assist armed police.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed earlier today [Tuesday], the perpetrator was Salman Ramadan Abedi, a 22-year-old who was born and brought up in Britain.
And as the emergency services have confirmed throughout the day, his victims were innocent children, young people and their families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
British PM May said,I have just chaired another meeting of Cobra, where we again discussed the callous and cowardly terrorist attack in Manchester last night, and the operational response from the security service, the police and other emergency services.
It remains the case that, other than the terrorist himself, 22 people were killed in the attack. Fifty-nine people remain injured, and many of them have life-threatening conditions.
Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and #ManchesterAirport are now running normally. as per Mcr city council tweets.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said that it is a possibility we cannot ignore that there is a wider group of individuals linked to this attack, after a suicide bomber killed 22 people, including children, at a pop concert late Monday in Manchester.
Addressing the nation from her Downing Street residence, May said armed police who would usually protect strategic points would be replaced by members of the armed forces under Operation Temperer.
The terror threat level was previously set at severe, which means an attack is highly likely. A critical level means an attack is expected imminently.
The police said on Tuesday that Salman Abedi blew himself up at Manchester Arena on Monday night after a concert by US singer Ariana Grande.
Local media say Abedi lived in southern Manchester and that he was born in Britain to parents who had emigrated from Libya.
Investigators have raided his purported home and another location. They detained a 23-year-old man for a suspected role in the bombing.
Local media are also reporting that the dead include an 8-year-old girl and teenagers. They also say 12 of the injured are under the age of 16.
The Islamic State militant group has issued a statement claiming its involvement in the attack.
Many people gathered in a square in central Manchester for a vigil on Tuesday evening.
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May has raised her nation’s threat level to the highest level after the deadly suicide attack in the city of Manchester.
May was speaking to reporters after a meeting of her government’s crisis response committee on Tuesday.
She said that on the basis of investigations, the thereat level should be increased for the time being from “severe” to “critical.” The level means another attack may be imminent.
The prime minister said the government is mobilizing military forces to patrol the streets and protect key sites.
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Our hearts go out to those killed and wounded in Manchester. Americans will always stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of the UK.
It is the first time the threat level in Britain has been raised to critical since June of 2007

DUTERTE DECLARES MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has placed the country’s southern island of Mindanao under martial law to put down local Muslim extremists fighting government security forces.
The group is linked to the Islamic State militants.
Duterte declared martial law on Tuesday evening for the entire island of Mindanao and some island groups in the region.
Fighting broke out earlier on Tuesday in Marawi City on Mindanao between security forces and an armed group called the Maute.
The Philippine military says at least 5 soldiers were wounded and that fighting is still under way.
It is the third time since the end of World War 2 that marital law has been imposed in the Philippines. The military will control designated areas for 60 days and will be allowed to detain suspects without warrants.
The Maute group, based in western Mindanao, has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State militants. Its dozens of members have coordinated with Abu Sayyaf, also allied with the Islamic State group, to carry out explosions and other anti-government attacks around the Philippines.
Duterte has repeatedly indicated that he would declare martial law to fight the militants. Opposition parties and others have objected, citing human rights concerns.

INDIA TO INVEST IN AFRICA

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Prime Minister Modi said he will work with Japan to speed up investment in infrastructure and human resources development in Africa.
PM Mr Modi had inaugurated the 52nd Annual Meeting of African Development Bank (AfDB) at Gadhinagar in Gujarat yesterday. Prime Minister highlighted the strong ties between India and Africa and the infinite avenues of cooperation. He spoke on India-Africa links be it in energy, culture, education, IT and other areas which illustrate our dynamic and vibrant relationship.
Mr Modi also shared insights of how Government of India’s reform to transform approach is bringing desired results and positively impacting lives. Mr Modi said he had productive meetings with distinguished leaders who had joined the annual meetings.
Narendra Modi was speaking in the western state of Gujarat on Tuesday at the annual meeting of the African Development Bank.
Nearly about 3,000 financial representatives are attending from 54 African countries and other nations.
Modi said he has made Africa a top priority of India’s foreign and economic policy since taking office 3 years ago.
Many  businesses and immigrants have been successful in Africa. Some Japanese firms are trying to enter the market using Indian networks, while Indian firms hope to take in Japan’s technology.
The Japanese government last year unveiled a plan to invest about 3 trillion yen, or about 27 billion dollars, in Africa over the next 3 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that strengthening relations with Africa has been a priority of NDA Government and his Government have achieved remarkable progress in it.
In a series of tweets yesterday, Prime Minister said, India-Africa economic ties are getting better and this is not confined to governments only, but the role of the private sector is also noteworthy.

PARK GEUN-HYE IN COURT FOR BRIBERY TRIAL

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Park was seen emerging from a Justice Ministry bus in handcuffs before being escorted into the Seoul courtroom by police. It was her first public appearance since she was jailed on March 31.
Presiding judge Kim Se-Yun asked her: “What is your occupation, the accused Park Geun-hye?”  Responded: “I don’t have any occupation.”
Park, who was the country’s first female president, has been charged with extortion, bribery and abuse of power, all in collaboration with longtime confidante Choi Soon-sil.
Prosecutors have accused her of colluding with Choi to take about $26 million (roughly 23 million euros) from the country’s largest companies through bribery. She also allegedly allowed her friend to manipulate state affairs from the shadows, despite Choi having no title or security clearance.
The 18 charges relate to policy favors Park offered to tycoons who bribed her friend of 40 years.
Park Young-soo, who led the special prosecutors who investigated the case, has said the proceedings will be “the trial of the century.”
Park faces more than 10 years in jail if convicted. The trial is expected to last for several months.
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has made her first appearance at her trial for receiving bribes, abuse of power and other charges. She has denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty.
Park was indicted last month after being ousted from office in March.
She faces charges of conspiring with her longtime confidante, Choi Soon-sil, to receive bribes worth about 40 million dollars from Samsung Group, the country’s largest industrial conglomerate. This includes sums that were promised.
She is also accused of pressuring private companies to provide funds for two foundations closely associated with Choi.
Park’s trial began earlier this month.
At the start of Tuesday’s session, the presiding judge asked her occupation. Park replied that she was unemployed.
Park’s defense counsel denied all 18 charges brought against her. When the presiding judge sought Park’s response, she said her position is the same as that of her lawyer.
Asked if she had anything else to say, Park said she would speak later, suggesting she will claim her innocence in her own words.
Choi was also present at Tuesday’s trial. She too denied the charges brought against her, and asked the court to clarify the false accusations against Park. She said she does not believe the former president has committed a crime.
Also at the trial was the chairman of South Korea’s Lotte Group, Shin Dong-bin, who is charged with bribing Park. He denied the accusation.
Park is the third South Korean president to appear in court for a criminal trial on corruption, following Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo.

DILJIT DOSANJH LAUNCHES SUPER SINGH’S SONG ‘KALLIYAN KULLIYAN’

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Diljit Dosanjh launches Super Singh’s song ‘Kalliyan Kulliyan’ at the Dream Tour concert in Canada!
Popular actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh who will be seen playing a Punjabi superhero in Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures and Pawan Gill’s Brat Films’ Super Singh has recently launched the foot-tapping song Kalliyan Kulliyan from the movie while performing at the Dream Tour concert in Canada!
Owning to the fabulous response of the audiences and fans at Dream Tour, superstar Diljit decided to launch the energetic song at the concert, as he is performing. This is one-of-its-kind launch for a Punjabi song where Diljit performed on the song exclusively for his fans even before it’s launched on the digital platform.
Says Diljit, “The turnout at the dream tour and the audience response is so overwhelming…I would like to thank my fans for all the love and launch this song for them at the concert.”
After launching the exclusive first look and movie poster of India’s first Punjabi language superhero film Super Singh, the makers recently unveiled the fascinating trailer of the movie which has caught the fancy of movie aficionados and several B-town stars who couldn’t stop praising it on their social networking sites.
Going by the fabulous response, the film is being embraced as a national superhero film, as they believe Punjabi cinema is definitely having its presence felt nationally and creating unheard demand from Diljit’s fans from across the world.
Produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures and Anurag Singh & Pawan Gill’s Brat Films, Super Singh is gearing up for summer release on June 16, 2017 worldwide!

INDIA BEAT NEPAL 90-44;

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India beat Nepal 90-44; Complete historic five-peat of SABA Championships
  • India successfully defended their title and completed a historic five-peat as they beat Nepal 90-44. With this win, India ensured they were unbeaten (4-0) in the tournament.
  • Vishesh Bhriguvanshi was declared the ‘Player of the game’.
  • India have now qualified for the FIBA Asia Cup taking place in Lebanon from 8th-20th Augustthis year.
  • India has also ensured qualification for its top club team in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup – a tournament where the premier club teams of Asian countries go head to head.
Male/Bengaluru, 23nd May 2017: In the 5th South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) Championship underway in Maldives, India beat Nepal 90-44 to go unbeaten in the tournament and complete a historic five-peat of SABA championships.

INDIA BEAT NEPAL 90-44

Team India are all smiles after completing a five-peat of SABA Championships
Playing its fourth and final round robin encounter, defending champs India dominated Nepal 90-44 and earned yet another victory. India made the most of its size advantage against a smaller Nepal team and scored majority of its points in the paint while opening a 19-point lead in the very first quarter.
India’s veteran shooting guard Vishesh Bhriguvanshi continued his scoring spree as he tallied 22 points in the encounter. Shooting guard Anil Kumar BK also chipped in with 16 points off the bench. The second half of the game saw young players Jeevanatham Pandi, Muin Bek and Vishal Kumar Gupta get some valuable playing time. Pandi made the most of this opportunity by using his size to grab offensive rebounds and score 12 points for the team.
For Nepal, Ashim Shrestha was the leading scorer with 9 points as Nepal’s shooters struggled against India’s zone defence.
Vishesh Bhriguvanshi was declared player of the match.
India has now ensured qualification for itself and its top club team, in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon from 8-20 August, and the FIBA Asia Champions Cup respectively.
India (Vishesh Bhriguvanshi 22, Anil Kumar BK 16) bt Nepal (Ashim Shrestha 9) 90-44 [25-06, 20-07, 26-13, 19-18]

About the SABA Championship 2017
Championship Format
The Championship is played in a round robin format and the team with the best record at the end of this championship will progress from the South Asian region to the FIBA Asia Cup scheduled for 17th to 27th August in Beirut, Lebanon. A round robin format is when each team will face every other team in the tournament once, and the final standings will be based on win/loss statistics.

INDIAN SQUAD FOR THE 5thSABA CHAMPIONSHIP 2017
Jersey
Number		Family Name/
Last Name		Given Name/
First Name		Place of BirthDate of Birth (dd/mm/yy)HeightPosition
5PariAkilan (c)ChennaiTamil Nadu20/07/1989180 (5’10.8”)PG
4HafeezMuin BekDharmapuriTamil Nadu16/03/1996190
(6’2”)		F
6SivakumarPrasanna VenkateshGobichettipalayamTamil Nadu25/09/1992186
(6’1”)		F
7Bukankere Krishne GowdaAnil KumarMandyaKarnataka31/07/1989185
(6’)		F
8SinghArjunVaranasiUttar Pradesh8/6/1992189
(6’2”)		SG
9BhriguvanshiVisheshVaranasiUttar Pradesh13/09/1991195
(6’4.5”)		SG
10 Amritpal SinghGanna PindPunjab05/01/1991207
(6’9.5”)		C
11GuptaVishal KumarChapar VillageDelhi07/12/1999198
(6’5”)		C
12BhardwajRaviChandigarhChandigarh

31/10/1992207
(6’9.5”)		C
13PandiJeevanathamVirudhunagarTamil Nadu13/10/1994204
(6’7”)		C
14 Yadwinder SinghRasulpur KhurdPunjab30/12/1986198
(6’6”)		PF
15PethaniRikinSajiavadar AmreliGujarat

02/12/1990203
(6’8”)		PF/C
*PG – Point Guard / Feeder, G – Guard, F – Forward, G/F – Wing, PF – Power Forward, C – Centre, PF/C – Post
Coaches: Sappaniambalam Baskar (Head Coach) and Sebastian Padipurakkal Joseph (Assistant Coach)
Manager: Sushil Kumar
Physiotherapist: Raj Kumar Dubey
FIBA Referee: Ceciline Michael Vino Vincent Francis Victor  
Previous Editions / Winners:
2016:  Bengaluru — 1st India, 2nd Bangladesh
2015:  Bengaluru — 1st India, 2nd Sri Lanka
2014:  Kathmandu — 1st India 2nd Bangladesh
2013 (June): Delhi — 1st India, 2nd Afghanistan. (From this edition onwards, the tournament changed from a standalone event to a qualifying Championship to the Asian level)
2013 (Jan):  Dhaka — 1st Bangladesh, 2nd Pakistan (India, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka did not participate)
2012:  Assam — 1st India, 2nd Bangladesh

SONALIKA ITL’S ANNUAL REVENUE GROWS BY 17%, A REMARKABLE 4268 CRORES

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Highest ever sales of 81531 tractor units
Registering growth more than industry, increased market share from 11.9% to 12.3%
Company has increased its manufacturing capacity to 3 lakhs per annum with the onset of its new plant

New Delhi, 23 May 2017: India’s youngest and the third largest tractor brand, Sonalika International Tractors Ltd, witnessed a remarkable performance in FY 16-17. The annual revenue of the company significantly grew up by 17% i.e. 4268 crores. The company recorded its highest ever sales of 81531 tractor units resulting in the upsurge of annual profit by 22%. Year 2016-17 has been exceptionally successful for Sonalika ITL, where it set multiple benchmarks in the industry and strengthened its position by registering growth more than the industry and increased market share from 11.9% to 12.3%. Sonalika has the world’s No 1 integrated tractor manufacturing plant in Hoshiarpur, Punjab which was inaugurated by Hon. Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh on 8th May 2017.

With a fresh investment of Rs. 800 crores, Sonalika’s World No. 1 integrated tractor manufacturing plant has now spread across a massive area of more than 85 acres. The plant is equipped to cater to ever growing demands of customers across the globe. Technically upgraded to roll out a tractor every two minutes, Sonalika ITL’s integrated manufacturing plant manufactures 3 lakh tractors annually. Producing international quality tractors catering to 80 countries across the globe, this plant endeavors to bring top-of-the-line exceptional products to Indian farmers as well.

Sharing the company’s annual performance, Raman Mittal, Executive Director Sonalika ITL says, “FY16-17 has been remarkably successful for us. Our passion for growth, focused strategy to offer world class products to our customers and trust of our partners in both domestic and International markets has helped boost our morale for the future. Sales growth by 22% in the first month itself of FY18 has further charged us to strive for higher growth as we have the strength of having the largest plant, world-class products  and a very passionate team. With positive industry trends, we believe Sonalika is all geared up to strengthen its position both in domestic and global markets.

Sonalika has presence in over 80 countries and is increasing its global footprints day by day. In FY16-17 Sonalika was the 2nd largest tractor exporter and through continued efforts it has increased its customer base from 6 lakhs to 7 lakhs. Yanmar, a Japanese 7 billion USD major corporation has shown confidence looking at the World’s No. 1 plant and is now planning to manufacture its next generation tractors in India which will be sold globally. Yanmar has product portfolio of paddy special and light weight tractors while Sonalika ITL has robust heavy duty tractor range. Together, both the companies now have the most diverse product portfolio and we are looking at growing exponentially and offering complete farming solutions globally.

About Sonalika International Tractors Ltd.
Sonalika International tractors Ltd. is the youngest and the 3rd largest tractor maker in India. Its world’s number one integrated tractor manufacturing plant at Hoshiarpur has a capacity to produce 3 lakh units per annum. The company produces technologically superior tractors in a range from 20HP to 120HP and is recognized in both domestic as well as international markets as a formidable player. The company has earned the trust of over 7 lakhs customers in more than 80 countries in just 2 decades which is a remarkable feat. Sonalika ITL has been recently felicitated by The Economic Times publication as ‘The Iconic Brand of India’. For more information visit- http://www.sonalika.com/pages/index.html

ACHIEVEMENTS OF STEEL MINISTRY DURING 3 YEARS OF NDA GOVERNMENT

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Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh Addresses Press Conference on Achievements of His Ministry during 3 Years of NDA Government 
SAIL & Arcelor Mittal would soon formalize the Joint Venture for production of automotive-grade steel: Shri Birender Singh 
New Delhi, May 23, 2017
Jyaistha 02, Saka 1939

The Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh addressed a press conference on achievements of the Steel Ministry during 3 Years of NDA Government in New Delhi today. He said that the Indian steel industry is at the cusp of another significant milestone by becoming the second largest stainless steel producer in the world, leaving behind Japan.

Chaudhary Birender Singh said that the steel sector is only an example of all-round development in India under PM Modi ji’s leadership.On 3rd May this year the Cabinet under Prime Minister Modi approved two policies of the steel ministry and we are working on their implementation. We are very confident that steel sector will become more vibrant and dynamic after the ‘National Steel Policy 2017’and ‘Policy for preference to domestically manufactured iron & steel products in government procurement’ becomes effective. The roadmap to implement the new policies will be finalized in the next six months to one year.

He described the last three years journey of steel industry as:
नज़र को बदलो, तो नज़ारे बदल जाते हैं,
सोच को बदलो, तो सितारे बदल जाते हैं,
कश्तियाँ बदलने की ज़रुरत नहीं,
दिशा को बदलो, तो किनारे बदल जाते हैं |
Speaking of the SPU REVIVAL, he said that the three Steel Processing Units, Jagdishpur in UP, Bettiah in Bihar and Kangra in Himachal Pradesh are going to be operationalized within the next one year. This involves an investment of Rs. 500 crores. These units will produce value-added products like crash barriers, black pipes, TMT bars or GC sheets. Special Purpose Vehicle Route has been adopted by the Government of India for creation of Greenfield steel capacity in May 2015. The Process for the same was initiated in four states of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Karnataka.

Talking of Zero Waste Production, the Steel Minister said that a 120 MW power plant was inaugurated in April 2017 at RINL Vishakhapatnam using the waste gases of the steel plant. The Huge Fine dumps, waste slag, slime etc. from steel plants need to be utilized by using innovative techniques for Pelletisation of fines, slag-cement for slag towards a Clean & Green Steel Sector in India. The Ministry of Steel & UNDP have worked for energy conservation in 300 secondary steel units. Plans are to upscale to 1000 secondary steel units. This would reduce CO2 emissions, roughly equal to taking all passenger cars off Delhi’s roads, Chaudhary Singh added.

Shri Birender Singh said that Steel industry needs to go for a paradigm shift and move from semi-finished/crude steel to value-added steel. This will lead to better margins and improve competitiveness. “We are hopeful that SAIL & Arcelor Mittal would soon formalize the Joint Venture for production of automotive-grade steel. This will be a big step-forward under the Prime Minister’s Make in India Programme” Shri Singh added.

Enlisting new Schemes for Secondary Steel Producers in 2017-18, he said that the steel ministry will rate the ranking of Top-50 Secondary Steel/Smart Producers and awards will for best performing plants in secondary steel sector solely on the criterion of their products of BIS standards and cost effectiveness.

The Minister also announced the institution of Best Steel Structures Awards for best steel structures in PMAY (Rural and Urban),building projects, and roads made with steel reinforced cement concrete and other extraordinary structures using steel in abundance.

Chaudhary Birender Singh said that the GST regime is good for Steel Team as Goods & Services Tax Rates and Slabs for raw materials like iron ore, manganese, coal etc. is in the bracket of 5 %. Semi-finished and unfinished goods is in 18 % bracket. Steel industry will see a reduction in the input cost for steel making with the GST implementation.

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Dr. Aruna Sharma, Secretary Steel, and Senior Officials from the Ministry & the Steel PSUs were present on the occasion.

Pursuing a clear agenda of growth, the Ministry of Steel has had many firsts to its credit. In the year 2015, India became the third largest producer of steel in the world. Recent data shows that India is now looking at positioning itself as the second largest in the very near future.

In the last three years, there has been capacity addition at a steady CAGR of about 7%. There has also been an improvement in the overall capacity utilization.

India has emerged as a net exporter of steel in the year 2016-17, with 97% increase in overall exports and a 37% decline in imports of steel products over the same period in the previous year.
First time in the history of Steel making in India, the world witnessed a massive demand –supply gap post 2014. Overcapacity of 700 to 800 MTPA resulted in sudden fall in the global steel prices.
Aftermath of the increased imports was evident from the declining domestic steel prices, poor cash flows and the debt serviceability of the major steel producers in the country.
Indian Government protected the interests of domestic producers by notifying trade remedial measures like Minimum Import Price, Anti-Dumping Duty and Safeguard Duty.
The government also eased out financial re-structuring norms through RBI and Ministry of Finance.
In addition to these, many steps have also been taken to reduce input cost, replace imports & enhance domestic consumption. The government is also working to improve the domestic availability of iron ore, coking coal and natural gas.
The government’s focus on strengthening the steel sector inter-alia has been on ensuring
  • Ease of doing business
  • Developing New Products
  • Tackling over Capacity & Imports
  • Sustainable production of Steel
  • Ensuring affordable Raw Material Supply
  • Sustainable production of Steel
  • And demand generation
The Government has populated the three-year timeline with numerous initiatives that comprise steps like increase in Basic Custom Duty, notification of Quality Control Order for steel and steel products, policy on DMISP, National Steel Policy etc.

1ST INDIA – COMMONWEALTH SME TRADE SUMMIT

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INVITATION TO REGISTER

for:
 1st India – Commonwealth SME Trade Summit
30th & 31st May 2017
(agenda/schedule given below)


Hotel The Lalit
Barakhamba Avenue | Connaught Place
New Delhi




Dear Mr Sagar,

Greetings from India-Commonwealth SME Association (ICSA) and Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME), one of the founder members of ICSA.

We are pleased to inform you that after the successful launch of ICSA  in June 2016 all is set for the  1st India – Commonwealth SME Trade Summit to be held on 30th & 31st May 2017 at hotel The Lalit, Barakhamba Avenue, Connaught Place, New Delhi. The Summit is being organized by ICSA in partnership with Commonwealth Secretariat, Centre for WTO Studies; Ministry of Commerce & Industry; FISME, FICCI, CII, GBS-Africa; TPSF; COMESA LLPI and India Business Group, London.

The two day Summit is expected to be attended by more than 500 delegates, 100 SME Owners from 40 Commonwealth countries who will have B2B meetings with over 300 Indian SME counterparts. In addition, government officials, key dignitaries, media etc. would also be actively participating. The objective of the Summit is to promote trade & investments among SMEs of the Commonwealth countries. The focus sectors are:

Textiles & Clothing
Leather & Leather products
Packaging
Gems & Jewellery
Agro Processed products
Information & Communication Technology
Low Tech Machineries & Mechanical Appliances

Agenda/Schedule
30th May 2017 (Day 1)
0900 hrs: Registration & Tea
0930 hrs: Opening Session
1020 hrs: Tea-Break
1100 hrs: Plenary Session – High level Policymakers Round Table on Opportunities in Intra-Commonwealth Trade
1300 hrs: Lunch
1400hrs:  B2B meetings
1400 hrs: Parallell session (to be held in a separate hall) on Technology
1400 hrs: Parallell session (to be held in a separate hall) on Innovation
1600 hrs: Tea-Break
1630 hrs: B2B meetings
1630 hrs: Parallell session (to be held in a separate hall) on Technology
1630 hrs: Parallell session (to be held in a separate hall) on Innovation
1800 hrs: End of Day 1

31st May 2017 (Day 2)
0930 hrs to 1000 hrs: Registration & Tea
1000 hrs: B2B meetings
1000 hrs: Parallell session (to be held in a separate hall) on Technology
1000 hrs: Parallell session (to be held in a separate hall) on Innovation
1230 hrs: Lunch
1400 hrs: Plenary Session – Global challenges faced by Commonwealth countries
1600 hrs: Tea
1630 hrs: Concluding Session
1730 hrs: End of Day 2/Summit
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TAORMINA G7 SUMMIT

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Second day of work at Taormina G7
The second day of the G7 in Taormina kicked off at 8.30 with a welcome ceremony for political leaders and representatives of international organizations that today have joined the Heads of State and Government of the G7 countries.
African leaders include the President of Niger Mahamandou Issoufou, Kenya’s President Uhura Kenyatta, Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi, Nigeria’s Deputy Prime Minister Yemi Osinbajo and Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Haile Mariam Desalegn.
Representatives of African organizations who are involved in today’s sessions are African Union Chairperson Alpha Condé, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamat Moussa Faki, and President of African Bank for Development Akinwumi Adesina.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde, and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim are attending the Summit as well.
The first day of the G7 in Taormina ended with a dinner hosted by Italian President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, preceded by the Scala Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance in the stunning setting of the Greek Theater.

The summit began this morning at 11:30, with a welcome ceremony, and continued with three working sessions, on foreign and security policy, international economy and sustainable growth.
At the end of the first day, leaders signed the G7 Taormina Statement on the Fight Against Terrorism and Violent Extremism.
Sessions will resume tomorrow morning when G7 leaders will be joined by the Heads of State and of Government from five African countries, as well as by representatives of various international organizations.

DMA CALL FOR DELHI MEDICAL BANDH ON 6TH JUNE

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DMA CALL FOR DELHI MEDICAL BANDH ON 6TH JUNE
Only Emergency Services will remain open.

Delhi Medical Association in its State Executive Committee held today called for TOTAL MEDICAL BANDH on 6thJune 2017 to protest against the various laws and rules enforced and imposed upon the medical fraternity, in the presence of National President Dr. K.K. Aggarwal, Hony. General Secretary Dr. R.N. Tondon, Delhi Co-ordinator Past National President Dr. Vinay Aggarwal and all the Presidents and Secretaries of IMA Local Branches in Delhi, Past Presidents and other  eminent doctors from all over Delhi.

Dr. Vijay Kr. Malhotra, President, DMA said that Indian Medical Association,(IMA) with all State Branches from all over India & Delhi Medical Association (DMA) with all its 13 branches spread out all over in Delhi is going to hold a Massive PROTEST MARCH  – DILLI CHALO: RAJGHAT CHALO on  Tuesday, 6th  June 2017 at 8.00 am  at Rajghat New Delhi  and March to Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium for meeting and address to the doctors coming from all the states to highlight the various problems being faced by the medical fraternity.  He further calls upon theGovernment to heed the voice of medical profession otherwise we will be forced to intensify our agitation in the coming days.

Dr. Satish Tyagi Hony. State Secretary, DMA  said that it is a call from DMA to all its esteemed members and owners of hospitals, nursing homes and medical establishments in Delhi  to keep their establishments closed till 2 pm on 6thJune as it is a Total Medical Bandh. However emergency services will remain open.  He  further said that  this is only start of our agitation on these very important issues. It will be followed by Nation wide Medical indefinite Strike in the whole country. DMA has also given a appeal to all major corporate  Hospital and Government hospital doctors to join this Satyagraha at Rajghat on 6th June 2017.

To show the unity and strength of the medial fraternity, all the members will be reaching  Rajghat on 6th June at 8 am to protest against the various draconian laws and rules. It is Do or Die and Now and Never situation for medial fraternity  said
Dr. Puneet Dhawan, Hony. Finance Secretary, DMA

We demand –
1. Implementation of Inter – Ministerial Committee Report.
2.Stringent Central Act against Violence on Medical Professionals
3.No criminal charges on doctors while performing professional duties.
4.Single Window Registration of Doctors and Medical Establishments.
5. IMA /DMA representative in every government Health Committee.
6.No interference in freedom to choose quality affordable drugs, investigations and treatment.
7.Reimbursement to Private Hospitals by government for Emergency Services given to poor who cannot afford the cost.
8. Capping on Compensation for medical negligence.
9.Improve infrastructure and manpower in hospitals.
10. Fix Duty hours and improve working conditions of doctors.
Dr. Vijay Kr. Malhotra                             Dr. Satish Tyagi
President, DMA                                       Hony. State Secretary
M: 9650685468                                             9811172377

STC $500 MN VENTURE CAPITAL FUND FOR START-UPS

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STC is the largest Arab telecommunications firm in terms of capitalization, with more than 100 million customers in nine countries including Turkey, South Africa, India and Malaysia. STC to set up a $500-million venture capital fund to invest in start-up companies. Saudi Arabia is trying to promote small and medium enterprises, and to expand its investment and industrial base as well as develop the digital infrastructure to support such growth.
“The fund will invest globally in promising technologies and digital sectors, especially in areas where the company can tap into its assets and infrastructure and help it enable its investments to grow,” Saudi Telecom Co (STC) chief executive officer Khaled al- Biyari said in a statement.
The fund will be managed independently of STC.
“This historic step will be a pivotal turning point for the technology system in the region,” Biyari said.

1ST INDIA – COMMONWEALTH SME TRADE SUMMIT

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Mr Naresh Kumar Sagar
Chairman
Sagar Media INC
Dear Mr Sagar,
Greetings from India-Commonwealth SME Association (ICSA) and Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME), one of the founder Members of ICSA.
The update is as follows:
1)     Confirmation & Registration No.: Thanks for your confirmation to participate in the First India-Commonwealth SME Trade Summit. Kindly note, we have registered your name (complimentary entry) and the registration No. is 286. Though we have shared the registration number twice with all the delegates who had confirmed but still we are receiving calls that we have not received the registration number and that is the reason why we are sharing this registration number again though we are fully aware that most of the delegates have receive the registration number and have also acknowledged it. Thanks for your understanding and co-operation.
2)     List of Overseas delegates: The list 1 & list 2 of the overseas visitors have been compiled into one list and can be viewed on ICSA website viz., www.icsa.net.in  . After the home page opens click on “Read More” which appears in the green box and then on the next page where you have registered just next to that click on “LIST OF OVERSEAS DELEGATES”. Next to it you can click on “Agenda” and also view the updated programme schedule.
3)     Request for B2B meetings: The companies with whom you are interested to meet you can let us know and we would fix your meeting. Please do specify if you want the meeting on 30thor 31st or on both dates of May 2017. Kindly note, those who have already sent request for B2B meetings we are processing the request and would inform you as soon as possible. In case, you do not hear from us please note, we would ensure that you are able to meet the companies during the Summit. We are trying our best to inform you in advance.
Look forward to meet you on 30th and 31st of May 2017 at hotel – The Lalit, New Delhi.
With best regards
Mukesh Kalra
Organizing Team – 1st India – Commonwealth  SME Trade Summit
C/o. Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME)
B – 4/161 Safdarjung Enclave,
New Delhi – 110029
Cell.: +91 – 9811465438

DEAR SAGAR MEDIA INC, THANK YOU!

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TELECOMS DEBT RS.8,00,000CR > AGR GROWTH (-) 33% IN 4YRS

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SCREENING OF FILM VELVET REVOLUTION ON TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017

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17 BOOKS FOR SUMMER 2017

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25 May at 7:00 PM

SMART HOMELAND SECURITY COST NOTHING SOUND FIR SAFE INDIA

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May25, 2017 (C) Ravinder Singh progressindia2015@gmail.com
There are three primary aspects of Homeland Security –
1. ECONOMIC SECURITY; Indian GDP is already around $2500b and annual financial transactions could be $12,000b to $15,000b.
a. Cash in circulation is $200b only and monitoring of this alone that too largely politically driven is not addressing Economic Security.
b. Cyber Security considered very important but in economic terms is insignificant.
c. India is not serious about Intellectual Property, no share in Global $40,000b IPR.
2. DISASTER PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT; India has little idea of Disaster Prevention and very poorly manage DISASTERS.
a. Natural Disasters practically Paralysis Indian Administration – whether it is Tsunami or Cyclone, Uttarkhand Landslides & Floods, Earthquakes, and Draughts are weak areas.
b. Accidents Rate is Rising – Roads & Rail, Industrial, Fires & Infra-Building Collapse.
3. PREVENTION & MAINTENANCE OF LAW & ORDER; Law Enforcement Agencies Primary Duty is to Protect ‘Fundamental Rights of People’ – Their Life & Liberty and Property.
DETAILS – THREE CASES: –
D1. While IT and Law Enforcement is Exploring Transaction of Rs.50,000 or above of Indians but there is NO CHECK ON Rs.200,000 Cr LOANS SECURED BY MUKESH AMBANI FROM PUBLIC DEPOSITS. Bank Depositors are entitled to know the DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED with Banks for Securing Loans like Project Reports.
Ø Any Indian Company or Business that has taken Rs.100 Cr or More Loans Must Provide Full Disclose of Its Operation like Security & Exchange Commission, SEC Of USA.
Ø BANKS must Exercise EXTREME CARE in Granting Loans in excess of Rs.100 Cr – Can’t be Granting BANK LOANS to Provide Free Services.
Ø It is OBVIOUS TAX EVASION When PROFIT Making & Loss Making Operations are ACCOUNTED AS ONE COMPANY. Refinery with Oil & Gas, Retail & Telecom
D2. There was GROSS MISMANAGEMENT in Uttarakhand Disaster of 2013.

Ø THERE ARE 6 MAIN RAIL & 7 ROAD HEADS to visit Uttarakhand [Tanakpur, Haldwani, Ramnagar, Kotdwar, Rishikesh & Dehradun] but Entire Tourist Traffic of over 10m was and is routed through Rishikesh For Entry as Well as Exit ON UNSAFE & OVERLOADED ROUTES. Even a minor Landslide Traps 15,000 Pilgrims. [web photo page 3]
Ø Opening MULTIPLE ENTRY & EXIT POINTS would make Yatras Safe & Fast.
Ø Multipurpose Storage Dams must be built URGENTLY to Contain Floods.
D3. Strong and Unbiased FIR without any External Influence is Desired to PROTECT FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, LIFE, LIBERTY & PROPERTY OF ALL Indians.
Smart Homeland Security Cost Nothing Examples –
Ø A Smart CHEAT with BOGUS Engineering Degree would lure RICH Businessmen with promise of Low Interest Loans – take ‘Undated Checks’ as Commission – then present these Checks for Encashment without arranging LOANS and Businessmen would BLOCK the Checks – he then filed Scores of section 138 Cases. He would put Rich Businessmen in Jail and make them spend lakhs on Bail & Bail Bonds.
Ø SMART POLICE OFFICER WOULD ASK HIM TO GIVE ‘AN AFFIDAVIT LISTING ALL HIS 138 CASES’ – THIS COST LITTLE and INVESTIGATE HIS PAST HISTORY before registering 138 Cases.
Ø Complainant who OBJECTED MALICIOUS LIES was made ACCUSED in 66A Case harassed for Six Years by INFLUENCIAL POLITICIANS.
Ø Are CLASSIC Cases of Complainants & Victims Made Accused.
Ø An Exchange Deal was concluded in which a Businessman Offered 4 Acres of Fertile Land in Uttaranchal for 2 Acres of Land in Amritsar. Farmer handed over Possession of his 2 Acres of Land but Documents of Land in Uttaranchal were FORGED/FAKE.
Ø Victims of CHEATING are WRONGLY advised to file CIVIL Case and SUFFER For Decades was Finally Decided in Supreme Court.
Ø Matter Went to POLICE Scores of Times when Both Parties CLASHED with each other over ‘Sowing & Harvesting Of Crops and Construction Activity’.
Ø CHEATING CASES LEAD TO MILLIONS OF CRIMINAL CASES, RAPES, MURDERS, EXTORTIONS, ASSAULTS, PROPERTY GRABBING ETC CAN BE PREVENTED BY SMART POLICING.
Ø Police Role is Gradually Restricted in Many ECONOMIC Sectors. Police merely assist DISCOM Vigilance Teams.
Ø But POLICE is HELPLESS When DISCOMS indulge in RUNNING ALL ELECTRICITY METERS – NOTHING PREVENTS POLICE FROM REGISTERING & INVESTIGATING CHEATING CASES OF FAST METERS & FABRICATED THEFT CASES.
Ø CAG Discovered 1999 CHEATING by RIL in KG Bain in 2011 and 2013.

OF VAGRANTS & MIGRANTS: ON THE DISCURSIVE LIMIT OF LAW

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CPR is pleased to invite you to a talk (as part of the Social Change series) on
Of Vagrants & Migrants: On the Discursive Limit of Law
Dr Avishek Ray
Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research
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How law perceives the world is often grounded in systems of values and beliefs adopted by the legal practitioners: their interpretive frameworks, prejudices and dispositions, which shape the very ‘paradigms’ upon which they choose to see the ‘facts’ and frame their methods of inquiries. In other words, ‘truth’ in the eyes of the law is but ex post facto (re)construction of ‘reality’ achieved through narratorial articulation of relevant events and chosen facts. Taking off from here, this talk sets out to understand: how do we unpack the social ‘constructivism’ of the apriori assumptions that cloak the idea of the ‘vagabond’ in the legal imagination? How does law ‘frame’ the vagabond as a sub-set within the ‘human’? What conflates this idea with the notion of the ‘abject’? Why at all is vagrancy perceived as punishable in the eyes of the law? Invoking a few case studies, both from India and beyond, this paper points to the arbitrariness in the juridico-political imagination and the ambiguity in the legal articulation of the ‘vagabond’.
Dr Avishek Ray teaches at the National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam after having earned his PhD (2014) in Cultural Studies from Trent University, Canada. He has also completed a PhD Coursework (2009-10) in Cultural Studies from the Centre for the Study of Culture & Society (CSCS), Bangalore.
He has worked on what may loosely be called archaeology of vagabondage: the political and philosophical implications of the social construct ‘vagabond’ and cultural representations thereof in the context of South Asia. He has edited a Bangla anthology on Religion & Popular Culture, and published in reputed journals like Inter-Asia Cultural Studies (Routledge), Canadian Journal of Comparative Literature, Journal of Human Values (SAGE) among others. He has held research fellowships at IIM Calcutta, University of Edinburgh (UK), Purdue University Library (USA) and Pavia University (Italy).
Please RSVP at workshop@cprindia.org

CHANGES IN DEFINITION OF START UP

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Startup India was launched by the Government of India on 16th January, 2016 to build a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation and Startups in the country to drive economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities.
In order to promote entrepreneurship in the country, the Government of India has amended the definition of a Startup. The following significant changes have been made to change the definition of Startups –
a) Age of Startup increased: Taking into account the long gestation period by Startups to establish, an entity shall be considered as a Startup up to seven years from the date of its incorporation/ registration (from earlier 5 years). However, in the case of Startups in the Biotechnology sector, the period shall be up to ten years from the date of incorporation/ registration.
b) No Letter of Recommendation required: No letter of recommendation from an incubator/industry association shall be required for either recognition or tax benefits
c) Potential of Job and Wealth Creation: The scope of definition has been broadened to include scalability of business model with potential of employment generation or wealth creation.
As a constant endeavor to facilitate the Startup ecosystem, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has been holding extensive consultations with stakeholders. The above changes are an effort to ensure ease of starting up new businesses to promote the Startup ecosystem and build a nation of job creators instead of job seekers.

TRUMP ARRIVES AT VATICAN

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143125_2713590_updatesUS President Donald Trump arrived at the Vatican on Wednesday for talks with one of his most high-profile critics, Pope Francis, after the two men exchanged sharp words during the presidential campaign last year.
Under clear blue skies, Trump received a tribute from the Swiss Guard in a Vatican courtyard where he was greeted by Archbishop Georg Ganswein, the prefect of the pontifical household.
Trump looked uncomfortable as he entered a small elevator taking him to the third floor of the Apostolic Palace, where he was accompanied by Ganswein and other officials along a frescoed corridor to the pope’s private study.
Trump were daughter Ivanka, her husband, Jared Kushner, a top White House aide, national security adviser HR McMaster and adviser Hope Hicks.

The pope did not smile as he greeted Trump outside the study. Trump, seeming subdued, said “it is a great honour.”
The two men then posed for photograghs and the pope kept a stern face while Trump beamed for the cameras.
Trump’s meeting with Pope Francis, his third stop on a nine-day foreign tour due to end on Saturday, is part of his world tour of religions after meeting leaders of Muslim nations in Saudi Arabia and visiting holy sites in Jerusalem.
But while his talks in Saudi Arabia and Israel were mostly friendly, the meeting between the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the thrice-married, blunt-spoken Trump could be a little more confrontational.
Trump moves on to Brussels for a NATO summit, followed by the last stop on his trip, to a Group of Seven summit in Sicily.
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DEPRESSION OVER BAY OF BENGAL TO BRING EARLY MONSOO

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Meteorological Department says the onset of the southwest monsoon is likely to advance further due to a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to turn into a severe cyclonic storm by tonight.
Talking to AIR, Director General of India Meteorological Department, KJ Ramesh said the deep depression would help in the advancement of monsoon over Kerala and northeast India. He said, the deep depression is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by tonight and cross Chittagong by the noon tomorrow.
This will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Several parts of Odisha are also likely to experience rain or thunderstorm in the next 24 hours under the impact of a depression concentrated over the Bay of Bengal.
The Bhubaneswar MeT office today said wind speeds may reach up to 60 kilometer per hour and it may turn into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 12 hours.

DIRTY WAR HAS TO BE FOUGHT WITH INNOVATIVE WAYS

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Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat has said, the Indian Army is facing a dirty war in Jammu and Kashmir which has to be fought through innovative ways.
He stoutly defended the use of a Kashmiri as a human shield by a young officer. In an interaction with PTI, Mr. Rawat said, though a Court of Inquiry was finalising its probe into the incident, the main objective of awarding the officer, Major Leetul Gogoi was to boost the morale of young officers of the force.
Talking about the complexity of the security challenge in the state, he suggested it would have been easier for the armed forces if the protesters were firing weapons instead of throwing stones.
When asked about the solution to the Kashmir issue, Army chief Rawat said, it will have to be a composite solution and everybody will have to get involved. He also emphasised on the need for taking harsh measures to stop infiltration and counter-terrorism.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on a four nation tour to Germany, Spain, Russia and France.
Our correspondent covering Prime Minister’s visit reports that trade and commerce, economic cooperation and counter terrorism will be high on the agenda during the visit to these four European countries.
Mr Modi will visit Germany first where he will take part in the 4th Indo-German Inter-governmental Consultations and meet German Chancellor to strengthen bilateral relations.
The Prime Minister will arrive in Berlin this evening. He will then have an informal dinner with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the official country retreat. The consultations will begin tomorrow.
Both countries will hold ministerial level talks on various issues including trade and industry, technology, medicine and defence. Union Ministers Harsh Vardhan, Piyush Goyal, Nirmala Seetharaman, MJ Akbar are expected to facilitate talks between the two countries.
CEOs of business establishments are eager to put forward their thoughts and ideas in accomplishing the targets set forth. More from our correspondent:
In a series of messages on social Media platform yesterday, the Prime Minister hoped that this visit will open a new chapter in bilateral relations with Germany and further deepen strategic partnership.
Mr Modi said, India will seek active participation of Spanish industry in various Indian projects including infrastructure, smart cities, digital economy, renewable energy, defence and tourism. Mr. Modi also expressed his commitment to strengthening and advancing India’s multi faceted partnership with France which is India’s 9th largest investment partner.
The Prime Minister further said, he is looking forward to visit St.Petersburg in this special year as India and Russia celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
The Indian Ambassador to Germany Muktha Dutta Tomar has said that Germany is a valued partner for India and Prime Minister’s visit will reiterate the strength and the valued relationship of both the countries further.
In an interview to AIR, the Ambassador said that the Intergovernmental consultation will provide a road-map of Indo-German collaboration in trade, investment, science and technology, skill development, security and counter terrorism co-operation.
She said that Germany was among the top ten countries investing in India. India has lent support to 74 small and medium enterprises planning to invest 650 million Euros in the country.

RP-SANJIV GOENKA GROUP IN TALKS WITH LIVING MEDIA TAKE OVER

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Aditya Birla Group on its way to exit Aroon Purie-controlled Living Media India that runs India Today Group, the latter is believed to have agreed to sell out majority stake to the $2.6 billion (revenue) conglomerate RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. Multiple sources privy to the development informed Best Media Info that the deal was in an advanced stage.
The Aditya Birla Group had bought 27.5 per cent equity stake in Living Media in May 2012. The sources told Best Media Info that the stake went up gradually to a little less than a majority percentage figure and the Aditya Birla Group is willing to exit before it converts into shares.
When contacted, Dr Pragnya Ram, Group Executive President, Corporate Communications & CSR, Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Limited, said, “We do not comment on market stories.” However, she did not deny such development.
Emails and text sent to Purie and Goenka remained unanswered till the time of filing of this report.
According to highly placed sources, the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group was among front runners prior to the Aditya Birla Group but it could not strike the deal because it wanted majority stake, which Purie was not willing to shell out. Five years on, the talks have revived again on the condition of buying out of majority stake in Living Media. “Some major management changes are on cards following the deal,” said another source in the know of the development.
Headquartered in Kolkata, the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group has interests in media through its media venture Open Media Network that runs the weekly current affairs and features magazine Open. The Group, which owns premium brands such as SaReGaMa, Spencer’s and Au Bon Pain, has assets in excess of Rs 31,000 crore. It has diverse business interests in industries like Power and Natural Resources, Carbon Black, Retail, Media, IT, Education and Entertainment and Infrastructure.
Living Media acts as a holding company and owns 57.2 per cent stake in TV Today Network. The listed company controls its broadcasting assets, including Aaj Tak and Headlines Today, and also operates its publishing business, which includes a host of magazines such as India Today.
TV Today Network’s total revenue for financial year ending March 31, 2017 stood at Rs 630.57 crore, up from Rs 602.19 crore in previous fiscal. The company reported a net profit of Rs 99.13 crore in 2016-17, up from Rs 61.66 crore in previous year.
According to various media reports, Aditya Birla Group had paid about Rs 350 crore to buy the stake. After the entry of Birlas, the stock price of TV Today had gone up sharply in the past five years from Rs 54 a share on May 18, 2012, the day the deal was announced, to Rs 253 now while it touched its high at Rs 348 in November last year.

MAOISTS THREATEN AKSHAY KUMAR, SAINA NEHWAL

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Pamphlets by Maoists threating actor Akshay Kumar and badminton ace Saina Nehwal have been recovered from Bailadila area in Chhattisgarh’s Naxal-affected Bastar district.
Kumar and Nehwal had donated Rs 9 lakh and Rs 6 lakh, respectively, to the families of each of the 25 CRPF jawans who were martyred in a Maoist ambush in the states Sukma district on April 24.
Kumar had also recently met Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi expressing his desire to contribute to the security forces and also with a plan to develop an smartphone app (application) so that any citizen can donate money to the family of those needy jawans or officers who get killed in the line of duty.
The pamphlets were circulated during the week-long anniversary of the Naxal movement, a senior police officer in Bastar said.

VIDISHA KA VIDUSHAK

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Mr. Naresh Kumar Sagar interacting with the panelists during Press Meet
VIDISHA KA VIDUSHAK
(Based on Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitram)
Therukoothu Guru : P.K. Sambandan
Transacript & Music : Bhooshan Bhatt
Design & Direction : C.R. Jambe

The performances are scheduled from 30th, 31st May & 1st June 2017 at 3.30 pm & 6.30 pm daily at Abhimanch Auditorium, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi-110001.

Director, NSD is pleased to invite you for any of the performance on the given dates.

Please spare some time from your hectic schedule to witness the play.

You are also requested to provide space for a write-up in your esteemed publication on the event so that we could reach to masses through your best effort.

Looking forward at the venue.

With warm regards,


A.K. Barua
Public Relations Officer
National School of Drama
New Delhi
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THE SCREENING OF THE FILM VELVET REVOLUTION

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DOES BASIC ENERGY ACCESS GENERATE SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS?

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CPR Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment is pleased to invite you to a talk on
‘Does Basic Energy Access Generate Socio-Economic
Benefits?’
Monday, 29 May 2017, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Johannes Urpelainen
Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research
Image Source: Greenpeace
The talk assesses the socio-economic effects of solar microgrids. The lack of access to electricity is a major obstacle to the socio-economic development of over a billion people. Off-grid solar technologies hold promise as an affordable and clean solution to satisfy basic electricity needs. We conducted a randomized field experiment in India to estimate the causal effect of off-grid solar power on electricity access and broader socio-economic development of 1,281 rural households. Within a year, electrification rates in the treatment group increased by 29-36 percentage points. Daily hours of access to electricity increased only by 0.99-1.42 hours, though the confidence intervals are wide. Kerosene expenditure on the black market decreased by 47-49 rupees/month. Despite these strong electrification and expenditure effects, we found no systematic evidence for changes in savings, spending, business creation, time spent working or studying, or other broader indicators of socio-economic development.
Speaker Bio: Johannes Urpelainen (PhD, University of Michigan, 2009) is Associate Professor of Political Science at Columbia University. His research focuses on international cooperation, environmental politics, and energy policy. His first book, Cutting the Gordian Knot of Economic Reform (Oxford University Press), draws on quantitative tests and extensive case studies to show that leaders in developing countries have used preferential trading agreements with the European Union and the United States to secure domestic political support and enhance the implementation of initially controversial reforms. The results from the book have been featured and used by various research and policy organizations, including the United Nations. The author of more than a hundred refereed articles, Professor Urpelainen’s research has been widely published in leading social science journals, such as The American Journal of Political Science, International Organization, and The Journal of Politics. Much of Professor Urpelainen’s current research focuses on finding practical solutions to the political problems surrounding sustainable development in emerging economies. These projects have brought him to a number of countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In his spare time, Professor Urpelainen loves to read biographies, improve his Hindi, and meditate.
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MI5 PROBE INTO MISSED WARNINGS OVER MANCHESTER BOMBER

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UK’s MI5 intelligence agency has launched urgent inquiries into how it missed the danger posed by the Manchester bomber Salman Abedi, amid claims his interest in being a potential terrorist killer was repeatedly reported to the authorities.
Meanwhile,British police carried out fresh raids and today arrested a Libya-born ‘trainee pilot’ in connection with the suicide attack that claimed 22 lives. According to the police, the 23-year-old was arrested at a property in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, more than 400-km from the Manchester Arena, where Salman Abedi detonated a suicide bomb.
Greater Manchester Police said the total number of people in custody in connection with the bombing was 14 while two others were earlier released without charge.

FRANCE’S MACRON HOLDS ‘FRANK EXCHANGE’ WITH PUTIN

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French President Emmanuel Macron says he held a frank exchange with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in their first face-to-face talks.
The two leaders discussed disagreements in the meeting, held at the sumptuous Versailles palace near Paris. But Mr Macron said he wanted to work with Russia over the conflict in Syria in the struggle against terrorism.
Meanwhile, Mr Putin said he wanted to strengthen economic ties with France after the restrictions of recent years. France is in the coalition backing Sunni Arab and Kurdish rebels opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has strong military help from Russia and Iran.
Later in the joint news conference after yesterday’s talks both leaders said there were opportunities for their countries to work together more closely.

M6.6 – SULAWESI, INDONESIA

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POWERGRID’S PROFIT AFTER TAX CROSSES RS. 7500 CRORE

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POWERGRID’s Profit After Tax crosses Rs. 7500 crore
30.05.2017
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a ‘Navratna’ Company under Ministry of Power, GoI, has posted a net profit of Rs.7,520 crore over a turnover of Rs. 26,581 crore for FY 2016-17, registering a growth of about 25% in Turnover and 26% in Net Profit compared to FY 2015-16, on a standalone basis. The Company surpassed Rs.25,000 crore Turnover and Rs.7,500 crore Profit After Tax for the first time.
For the fourth quarter of FY2016-17, the Company has posted a net profit of Rs. 1,916 crore, as against a net profit of Rs.1,569 crore registering an increase of 22% with respect to corresponding period of FY 2015-16.
The Company has proposed a final dividend of 33.5% in addition to interim dividend of 10.0% (already paid) for the financial year 2016-17.
As at the end of April, 2017, POWERGRID is operating about 139,700 ckt. kms. of transmission lines along with 220 Sub-stations with transformation capacity of more than 292,500 MVA. With the use of state-of-the-art maintenance techniques, average Availability of transmission system during the year 2016-17 was maintained at 99.79%.
During the FY 2016-17, POWERGRID completed a number of important inter-regional transmission lines including +/-800kV HVDC Champa-Kurukshetra line, Angul-Srikakulam line and Wardha – Nizamabad line. The Company also completed two projects under TBCB.
The Company incurred a capital expenditure to the tune of ~ Rs.24,429 crore during the period, which was highest ever in a year.
With the end of FY 2016-17, XII Five Year Plan (2012-17) has also concluded and during this period, POWERGRID has achieved highest ever capital investment of ~₹1,12,664 crore surpassing the target of ₹1,10,000 crore (originally envisaged ~₹1,00,000 crore at the beginning of the Plan).
During XII Plan, POWERGRID achieved new milestones in technology adoption, deployment and innovation. The Company successfully implemented the world’s longest multi-terminal ±800kV HVDC in the form of Biswanath-Chariyali (NER)-Agra and deployed latest state-of-the-art technologies like aerial patrolling of transmission lines using helicopters and drones for O&M of transmission lines. With

SAUDI DEPUTY CROWN PRINCE LEAVES FOR RUSSIA

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Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud along with Minister of Defence left for Russia today on the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During the visit to Moscow, the Saudi Deputy Crown Prince will meet President Vladimir Putin and a number of senior officials to discuss bilateral relations, enhance cooperation between the two friendly countries and review issues of mutual interest. They will also discuss the Syrian conflict. Four agreements are expected to be inked between the two countries.

TROPICAL CYCLONE MORA IN BANGLADESH

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Bangladesh, five people were killed as Cyclone Mora made landfall in Kutubdia of Cox’s Bazar this morning. Government sources said at least 20,000 homes, mostly in Cox’s Bazar and St. Martin Island areas have been damaged. A navy ship is on the way to St Martin with relief supplies.
Authorities have instructed the army and air force to join the relief operations as they gear up to evacuate over half a million people from the coastal areas.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, the storm over Northeast Bay of Bengal moved further North-Northeastward. It said, the latest observations indicate that it crossed Bangladesh coast about 30 km south of Chittagong this morning. The MeT office said, the system is likely to continue to move north-northeastwards towards northeastern states and weaken into a cyclonic storm and then into a deep depression.
In Odisha, rain and thundershowers are likely to occur at many places including coastal and interior parts of the state during next 24 hours under the impact of Cyclone Mora. Advice for hoisting Distant Warning Signal Number Two (DW-II) at Paradip and Gopalpur ports has been issued. Fishermen have been asked not to venture into the sea.
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon today hit Kerala and the Northeast, two days ahead of the scheduled arrival of the crucial seasonal rainfall. IMD said, Cyclone Mora, which hit the Bangladesh coast today, aided the advance of the monsoon.The normal onset date for the monsoon in Kerala, which marks its official arrival in the country, is June 1.
Early arrival of Monsoon will bring cheer to farmers, especially from the drought-hit states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
Southwest monsoon will further advance into remaining parts of south Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area and Kerala, some parts of central Arabian Sea, coastal and south interior Karnataka. It is also likely to advance into some more parts of Tamil Nadu

ADVANI, JOSHI AND BHARTI GRANTED BAIL BY CBI COURT IN AYODHYA DEMOLITION CASE

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Senior  Veteran BJP and VHP leaders, including LK Advani, Dr Murli Manohar Joshi, Union Minister Uma Bharti, MP Vinay Katiyar, Vishnu Hari Dalmiya and Sadhvi Ritambhara have been granted bail by Special CBI court in Lucknow in the Ayodhya disputed structure demolition case.
They appeared today before the court for framing of the charge of criminal conspiracy in the case.
Special CBI court judge S K Yadav is hearing two cases relating to the 1992 demolition following the Supreme Court order restoring the serious criminal conspiracy offences against BJP and VHP leaders.
The Supreme Court had on April 19 directed that Mr. Advani, Ms.Uma Bharti and Mr. Joshi will face trial on conspiracy charges. It had also transferred their case from Raebareli to Lucknow.
Besides the BJP three leaders, the conspiracy charge would now be invoked against BJP MP Vinay Katiar, Sadhvi Ritambara and Vishnu Hari Dalmia, who were being tried at Raebareli.

THE INDIAN ECONOMY UPTO MAY 30, 2017

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Fergana-5· India will grow at 7.2% in 2017-18, says World Bank – World Bank expects India , the fastest growing major economy in the world, to grow at 7.2% in the current fiscal and further up to 7.7 % by 2019-20 on strong fundamentals, reform momentum and improving investment scenario. Economic activity ought to accelerate in 2017-18.
 
Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Mahesh Sharma has said India’s tourism growth has reached 15(point)4 per cent when the global tourism growth was only 4(pont)6 per cent.
 
Speaking to media persons at Tiruchirapalli today, he said that tourism earnings in the country have increased to one lakh 56 thousand crore this year.
 
The Union Minister said that a city in Tamil Nadu will be selected and developed holistically as a tourist destination. He said the state has a very old civilization and deep-rooted culture. He added that there is a huge potential for medical tourism as well as spiritual tourism.
 
· 10 National Waterways (NWs) to be made operational next year- Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari stated that having secured Rs 2,000 crore from a central fund for development of water transport, operationalising at least 10 of the 111 National Waterways next year is on the top of government’s agenda,. The government last week approved allocation of 2.5% of the Central Road Fund (CRF) for NWs that would result in about Rs 2,000 crore proceeds a year for their development.
· India needs more jobs for women to boost growth: World Bank – According to the World Bank, India must reverse a trend of falling women’s participation in the job market if it is to achieve its ambition of double-digit growth. The World Bank in its latest report said just 27% of Indian women were working or actively looking for a job, a matter of “serious concern” that was holding back economic growth.
· India and Fiji Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation – Hon’ble Minister of Defence and National Security of Fiji, Mr. Ratu Inoke Kubuabola accompanied by his delegation met Hon’ble Minister of Defence, Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley in New Delhi . The Ministers discussed expanded defence partnership in maritime security between both the countries, and naval cooperation was identified as an area of promise. An MoU on defence cooperation envisaging several areas of cooperation including in defence industry, military training and humanitarian assistance & disaster management was signed.
· Cement demand growth to recover to 4-5% in FY18 – Cement demand growth is expected to recover to around 4-5% during 2017-2018, driven by a pick-up in the housing and infrastructure segments, according to ratings agency ICRA. Cement demand, which was negatively impacted following the demonetisation exercise, rebounded in March, the agency in a report
 
World Bank in it’s recently released Report on “Unlocking Women’s Potential” stated that Indian economy could achieve double-digit growth if it pushes reforms to enlarge women’s participation in the workforce of the country. Such reforms would enhance household earnings and reduce poverty, besides creating better health and education conditions for the women’s children.
.India has been growing at around 7% for the past three years. Policy makers desire to duplicate China ‘s three decades-long double-digit growth miracle that noticeably reduced poverty and increased per capita income. Women’s labour force participation in India declined to 27% (among the lowest in the world) in 2011-2012 from near 40% in early 2000s.
The Indian parliament recently passed a law that has doubled maternity leave and allowed female employees to work from home, to improve the flexibility for female employees.
Though one-third of this decline was due to better education opportunities for girls in the age group of 15-24 years, the remaining was because of India ‘s inability to create enough jobs in the manufacturing and services sectors.
Underscoring the gravity of the situation, the World Bank said nearly two-thirds of Indian women with college degrees are without jobs.
The report has urged the Indian government to adopt to a strategy of more female and labour-intensive export growth. It also suggests to improve work connectivity and support female entrepreneurs to create more jobs for women.
The production of horticulture crops in the country in 2016-17 is estimated to be more than 295 million tonnes which is 3.2 per cent higher than previous year.The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare today released the Second Advance Estimates of Area and Production of Horticulture Crops for 2016-17.
 
The department said, the estimates are based on the information received from different State and Union Territories.
In 2016-17 the area under horticulture crops has increased from 245 lakh hectare to 249 lakh hectare which shows an increase of 1.9 per cent over previous year.
 
Fruits production during the current year is estimated to be 93 million tonnes, 2.9 per cent above last year. Production of vegetables too is estimated to be 3.5 per cent higher at 175 million tonnes.
 
Likewise, production of onion is estimated to increase by 3 per cent, potato by 7, tomato by 5 and flower by 3 per cent.

ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

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MODI INVITES GERMAN COMPANIES

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited German companies to invest in India and assured to work hand in hand to make their efforts successful.
Mr.Modi said that, the GST is the biggest economic reforms that India has ever had. He said that several steps have been taken for the ease of doing business in the country.
Addressing the Indo German Business Summit in Berlin, Prime Minister said that Germany is India’s one of the most important partner and expressed happiness to see that Indian companies are also able to make a mark in Germany.
He said that there is a huge potential in the Indo German economic relation. He said that the Centre is in the process of making India a global manufacturing hub. He said that FDI has been increased during last 3 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the fast track mechanism implemented by the Government and specifically for Germany has brought about a quantum jump in economic relations between the two countries. Prime Minister appreciated the German Chancellor’s vision at global level and also at the EU front.
Mr.Modi told that the potential of 800 million youth, who form 65 percent of the population, need to be used at a macro level and to attain this skill development was one of the tools.
India and Germany have signed agreements to provide better opportunities to sharpen skills in promoting and developing the Nation. The Prime Minister also opined that intelligence sharing was the need of the hour and cyber security was to be addressed in real time technology. On climate change issue, the Prime Minister said that it would be a crime if nothing was done to protect and save the environment, as the future generation will have to depend on it. He said that 500 cities have been identified for water treatment including the ganges river cleaning project with German assistance.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that India has been a reliable partner in many fields including education, research and training .
She also told that Germany signed MoU of 1 billion Euros for smart city project, renewable energy and solar energy projects. Prime Minister Modi will visit the German President Frank Walter Steinmeier at Castle Believue before leaving for Madrid.
Randhir Kumar Jaiswal Joint Secretary Europe West Division Ministry of External Affairs has said that India has been committed on renewal energy cooperation. Speaking to newspersons today, he said that terrorism would also be discussed in the G-20 summit. He said that fast track mechanism in the area of trade and industry ironed out issues, which German companies had faced in India.
In the same way Indian companies have also emphasised on creating a fast track policy for their companies.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the fast track mechanism implemented by the Government and specifically for Germany has brought about a quantum jump in economic relations between the two countries. Prime Minister appreciated the German Chancellor’s vision at global level and also at the EU front.
Mr.Modi told that the potential of 800 million youth, who form 65 percent of the population, need to be used at a macro level and to attain this skill development was one of the tools. India and Germany have signed agreements to provide better opportunities to sharpen skills in promoting and developing the Nation.
The Prime Minister also opined that intelligence sharing was the need of the hour and cyber security was to be addressed in real time technology. On climate change issue, the Prime Minister said that it would be a crime if nothing was done to protect and save the environment, as the future generation will have to depend on it. He said that 500 cities have been identified for water treatment including the ganges river cleaning project with German assistance.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that India has been a reliable partner in many fields including education, research and training . She also told that Germany signed MoU of 1 billion Euros for smart city project, renewable energy and solar energy projects. Prime Minister Modi will visit the German President Frank Walter Steinmeier at Castle Believue before leaving for Madrid.
Randhir Kumar Jaiswal Joint Secretary Europe West Division Ministry of External Affairs has said that India has been committed on renewal energy cooperation. Speaking to newspersons today, he said that terrorism would also be discussed in the G-20 summit.
He said that fast track mechanism in the area of trade and industry ironed out issues, which German companies had faced in India. In the same way Indian companies have also emphasised on creating a fast track policy for their companies.

MYANMAR INCORPORATED OF 37 ADOPTED PRINCIPLES INTO A UNION AGREEMENT.

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Myanmar’s State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday hailed the incorporation of 37 adopted principles into a union agreement.
Suu Kyi, also chair of the Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC), made the remarks following the incorporation in the last day session of Myanmar’ 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference.
She said it is a step towards peace, national reconciliation and the emergence of a democratic federal union.
She urged all organizations and individuals that have not participated in the conference to join the historic endeavor towards a peaceful democratic federal union.
The 37 adopted principles out of 41, proposed by the UPDJC and resulting from state and regional level political dialogue, include 12 with the political sector, 11 with the economic sector, four with the social sector and 10 with the land and environment sector.
The 37 agreed principles, in accordance with the Nationwide Cease-fire Accord (NCA), were signed by leaders of participating groups of the government, parliament, military, cease-fired ethnic armed groups and political parties.
Inaugurated by Aung San Suu Kyi, the second meeting of the 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference, which began last Wednesday, was attended by some 1,400 representatives from the government, the parliament, the military, invited political parties, ethnic armed organizations and civil society.

MERKEL:EUROPEANS SHOULD DETERMINE THEIR OWN DESTINY.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday cast doubts on EU’s alignment with the United States and Britain, saying Europeans should determine their own destiny.
Merkel, addressing a election campaign at a beer tent in Germany’s southern state of Bavaria, said following the election of U.S. President Donald Trump and Brexit, Europeans “really have to take destiny into their own hands.”
“The times when we could fully rely on others are to some extent over.” Merkel said.
She said Germany and Europe would strive to have good ties with the United States, Britain as well as other countries, “even with Russia”. But she emphasized that “We have to know that we must fight for our future on our own.”
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FIVE CUPS OF COFFEE DAILY MAY HALVE LIVER CANCER RISK

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Drinking about five cups of coffee everyday may halve the risk of developing the most common form of liver cancer.
Researchers from University of Southampton and the University of Edinburgh in the UK found that the more coffee consumed the greater the protection against hepatocellular cancer (HCC). The protection was found to be the same for both existing coffee-drinkers and those who did not usually drink it.
HCC is the second leading cause of cancer death globally due to its poor prognosis and high frequency, especially in China and Southeast Asia. It mostly develops in people who are already suffering from chronic liver disease.

WORLD TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN DUSSELDORF

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World Table Tennis Championships begin in Dusseldorf, Germany today with the Qualification matches.
The main draw will start from tomorrow. Top-ranked Indian in the world, Achanta Sharath Kamal will lead the 8-member Indian squad.
The team also includes Soumyajit Ghosh, Harmeet Desai, reigning national champion Madhurika Patkar, Manika Batra and Mouma Das.
It will be the 54th edition of the competition, and hosted by Germany for the seventh time.

INDIA’S JUNIOR SHOOTERS RETURN WITH 11 MEDALS

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India’s junior shooting squad returned with a rich haul of 11 medals from the recently concluded 27th Meeting of Shooting Hopes, a renowned international competition for future stars, held at Plzen,Czech Republic.
India finished with three gold, four silver and four bronze medals at the four-day competition. 459 shooters from 23 countries were seen in action in a total of 14 rifle and pistol events.
Anmol Jain, who recently took part in his first senior International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in Munich, was the most successful Indian.
He won a team gold and a team silver in the Junior men’s 10m Air Pistol and 50m Pistol events, besides bagging an individual silver in the 50m Pistol event.
Another Indian Arjun Babuta, in the Junior men’s 10m Air Rifle won a silver. However, Babuta beat 2016 Baku World Cup Gold medallist and home favourite Filip Nepejchal in the finals.
Other noteworthy performances came from Saurabh Chaudhary in the Junior men’s 10m Air Pistol and Anish in the Junior men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event. Both won individual bronze medals.

MACRON TO TALK AT FIRST PUTIN MEETING

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French President Emmanuel Macron is promising tough talk at his first meeting with Vladimir Putin today, following an election campaign when his team accused Russian media of trying to interfere in the democratic process.
Macron, who took office two weeks ago, has said that dialogue with Russia is vital in tackling a number of international disputes. Nevertheless, relations have been beset by mistrust, with Paris and Moscow backing opposing sides in the Syrian civil war and at odds over the Ukraine conflict.
Fresh from talks with his Western counterparts at a NATO meeting in Brussels and a G7 summit in Sicily, Macron will host the Russian president at the palace of Versailles outside Paris.
A Russian official told reporters in Moscow on Friday that the meeting was an opportunity to get a better feel for each other and that the Kremlin expected a frank conversation on Syria.

CRICKET WITH PAKISTAN IS NOT POSSIBLE

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Sports Minister Vijay Goel made it clear that the government will not allow any bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan till the time “cross-border terrorism” does not stop.
The minister’s firm statement comes on a day the officials of Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pakistan Cricket Board are meeting in Dubai to discuss their bilateral ties, which have remained suspended since 2012 due to diplomatic tensions after terror attacks in India.
“BCCI should speak to the government before giving any proposal to Pakistan. I have made it clear that bilateral cricket with Pakistan is not possible till the time there is cross-border terror. We have, however, no say on multilateral events (ICC tournaments),” Goel said in New Delhi on Monday.
The PCB has already sent a legal notice to BCCI claiming damages in tune of US $60 million (Rs 387 crore approx) for allegedly not honouring the MoU that had stated five bilateral series in the cycle between 2015-2023.
It is learnt that the BCCI officials led by joint secretary Amitabh Chaudhary will explain to their PCB counterparts that the series can’t be held without government permission and would also request them to withdraw the case.
If Pakistan refuses to budge, it is learnt that no way will BCCI pay any compensation in this case.
The cash-strapped PCB’s finances heavily depend on a series with India which would mean a financial windfall for the nation, where no international cricketing activity has taken place since terrorist attack on Sri Lankan cricket team.
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JAPAN LAUNCHES SATELLITE

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Japan launched a satellite today to help build a high-precision geolocation system that will complement the US-operated Global Positioning System (GPS).
Footage by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency showed, a H-IIA rocket blasting off at 9:17am local time from the Tanegashima space centre in southern Japan carrying
the “Michibiki” No.2 satellite.
Satellite geolocation systems, initially designed for the US military, now power countless civilian applications, from car navigation to Internet browsing on mobile phones.
Japan aims to build its version with four satellites focusing on the country and wider region. The first satellite was put into orbit in 2010 and the third and fourth are to be launched by March 2018 to start the service.

RAMACHANDRA GUHA RESIGNS AS BCCI ADMINISTRATOR

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Historian Ramachandra Guha who was appointed by the Supreme Court as one of the four administrators of BCCI, today informed the court that he had resigned from the post due to personal reasons.
A vacation bench of Justices M M Shantanagoudar and Deepak Gupta was informed by Guha’s counsel that he had tendered his resignation on May 28 to Chairman of the Committee of Administrators of the BCCI Vinod Rai.
The court said a special bench was seized of the matter and the petition should therefore be filed in the registry.
The apex court had on January 30 appointed a four-member committee of administrators headed by former Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai to run the affairs of BCCI.
Managing Director of Infrastructure Development Finance Company Vikram Limaye and former Indian women cricket captain Diana Edulji were the other administrators appointed by the Supreme Court.

SHRUTI HAASAN PROMOTED HER CONTROVERSIAL FILM “BEHEN HOGI TERI”

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As everyone is aware of controversy leaded for the upcoming comedy flick Behen Hogi Teri, therefore, the leading lady of the movie Shruti Haasan promoted her film in nation’s capital Delhi. Yes, along with her present in the event was the producer of the film Amul Vikas Mohan.
Behen Hogi Teri, messed up in a legal trouble for its poster portraying the male lead Rajkummar Rao as Lord Shiva. While asking them about the movie’s legal issue they shared their own point of view. When asked Shruti about her character in the movie, she stated, “My character of Binny is basically from Lucknow, I am sure many girls will relate her with themselves, she is a lovely small town girl, sweet, sensitive and independent.” Regarding the legal trouble Shruti in a positive way said, “As I was not the part of the scene so I don’t know much about it, yes but I am sure the intention was not so to hurt anyone’s sentiments.”
On the other hand the producer of the same Amul Vikas Mohan, about the controversial chopped scene stated, “We haven’t chopped the scene, and we just shortened the length and duration of it. Yes, our intentions were not so to hurt any religion clan at all. And as per censor, we didn’t felt any difficulty, censor is there to help us. We received the certificate soon before all the mess.”
Well, this upcoming romantic comedy flick revolves around the story of a middle class boy, who is in love with a neighborhood girl. He eagerly wants to send a friend request to his crush but somehow entirely fears of friendzoned. Where Rajkummar Rao will be seen as “Lucknowi Guy”, Shruti will portray a character of an independent girl.
Behen Hogi Teri also stars Gautam Gulati, Gulshan Grover, Ranjit, Kamlesh Gill, Darshan Jariwala and many more. Directed by Ajay K Pannalal, Produced by Tony D’souza, Nitin Upadhyaya, Amul Vikas Mohan and featured under the production venture of OddBall Motion Pictures, it is slated to release on 9th of June.

INDIA IN GROUP A ALONGSIDE IRAN, JORDAN & SYRIA

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Draw for FIBA Asia Cup 2017 announced;
  • The draw for the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 was conducted yesterday at Le Royal Hotel Dbayeh, Lebanon. The ceremony also included the unveiling of a newly designed trophy, the official logo, and the official mascot.
  • The tournament will feature sixteen teams and be played in Lebanon from 8thto 20th August 2017.
  • The group stages of the tournament comprise four groups of four teams each. Each team will play the other teams in its group once, and the top three teams from each group will advance to the second phase.
  • India has been drawn in Group A along with Iran, Jordan, and Syria. Iran and Jordan are ranked 25thand 28th respectively in the FIBA rankings, and both teams put in strong performances at the FIBA Asia Challenge 2016.
  • India (WR 53) stands a good chance of progressing to the second phase if the team beats Syria, which is 72ndin the FIBA rankings, nineteen spots below India.
  • In the second phase, the twelve teams that advance will be divided into two groups of six each. After playing each of the other teams in its group once, the top four teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals.
  • For the first time, the tournament also includes Oceanian powerhouses Australia and New Zealand.
FIBA Asia Cup 2017 Draws. Graphic credit- FIBA.com

Bengaluru, 31st May 2017:  The draw for the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 was conducted yesterday at Le Royal Hotel Dbayeh, Lebanon. The tournament will feature sixteen teams and be played in Lebanon from 8th to 20th August 2017. The last edition of this tournament was conducted two years ago in Changsha – Hunan, China, and was called the FIBA Asia Championship. This year’s tournament has been rechristened the FIBA Asia Cup, and features Oceanian powerhouses New Zealand and Australia for the first time, battling for top honours in Asia.

The group stages will be played in a round robin format, comprising four groups of four teams each. India has been drawn in Group A, with Iran, Jordan, and Syria. The draw for the remaining groups is as follows: Iraq, China, Philippines, and Qatar in Group B; Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Korea, and New Zealand in Group C; and Japan, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, and Australia in Group D.

Each team will play the other teams in their group once, and the top three teams from each group will advance to the second phase. In the second phase, the teams will be divided into two groups of six teams each (Groups E and F). The top four teams from each of these groups will advance to the quarter finals.

INDIA PLACED IN TOUGH GROUP

India’s draw in Group A promises to be anything but a walk in the park. Last year, Iran won the FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 in comprehensive fashion, while Jordan finished third. India faced both teams over the course of that Championship – Jordan in the group stages and Iran in the quarterfinals – and lost both games despite battling hard. Iran also finished third at the FIBA Asia Championship 2015, beating India in the group stages.

The FIBA rankings place Iran and Jordan at 25th and 28th respectively. Nevertheless, since the top three from each group qualify for the second phase, India (rank 53) only has to put in a strong performance against Syria (rank 72) to secure progression.

A surprise upset over either Jordan or Iran cannot be discounted, as the Indian team has gone from strength to strength in the last few years. The team put in a strong performance at the FIBA Asia Challenge 2016, advancing to the knockout stages and defeating Chinese Taipei to finish seventh in the tournament. India had also beaten China, the Philippines, and Kazakhstan in the group stages.

Advancing from the second phase to the knockout stages is likely to pose a tougher challenge. China enters the tournament as defending champions, having won the FIBA Asia Championship 2015 on home soil; while the inclusion of Australia and New Zealand in the Asia Cup will only enhance the quality of opposition and level of competition.

BRITISH NAVY SEIZES NARCOTICS

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About 266kg heroin, 455kg cannabis were seized from a dhow in Indian Ocean on Thursday morning. Photo: UK’s Ministry of Defence 
Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth, known as the ‘Black Duke’, seized 266 kilogrammes heroin and 455kg cannabis resin, with a total street value in the UK of around £65m from a vessel in Indian Ocean.
The contrabands, which were hidden in the freezer of a fishing ship, were later destroyed by the British soldiers.
The suspicious dhow was intercepted by two teams of the British war ship in the Indian Ocean in an area not normally known for fishing.
The teams, comprising Royal Marines from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group and the other of Royal Navy search specialists , spent 60 hours painstakingly scouring the vessel for narcotics, before eventually finding them hidden in a freezer beneath three tonnes of ice.
“Such a substantial seizure of drugs will deal a significant blow to the international narcotics trade which is known to provide funding for terrorist organisations,” said HMS Monmouth’s Commanding Officer Ian Feasey.
Lieutenant Alison Ross, one of HMS Monmouth’s boarding officers, said: “After such a long search I had doubts we would find anything, but the reactions of the crew to our activity in certain areas was enough to convince us that there was illegal cargo.
HMS Monmouth will now continue her patrols of the Indian Ocean as part of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF150), a coalition of warships with a mission to promote maritime security in order to counter terrorist acts and related illegal activities, which terrorists use to fund or conceal their movements.

LAUNCH OF INAM-PRO+

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Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping  Shri Nitin Gadkari  preside over the Inauguration of Skill Development of Workmen under Infrastructure Equipment Sector at NHIDCL and Launch INAMpro+
MoS for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Shri Pon. Radhakrishanan and Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya was also be present

INDIA’S GDP GROWS AT 7.1% IN THE YEAR 2016-17

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India’s GDP grows at 7.1% in the year 2016-17
The growth in GDP during 2016-17 is estimated at 7.1% as compared to the growth rate of 8% in 2015-16
PROVISIONAL ESTIMATES OF NATIONAL INCOME, 2016-17
Real GDP or Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant (2011-12) prices for the year 2016-17 is estimated at Rs. 121.90 lakh crore showing a growth rate of 7.1% over the year 2015-16 of Rs. 113.81 lakh crore. While GDP at current prices in the year 201617 is estimated at Rs. 151.84 lakh crore, showing a growth rate of 11.0 % over the estimates of GDP for the year 2015-16 of Rs. 136.82 lakh crore. Real GVA, i.e, GVA at basic constant (2011-12) prices for the year 2016-17 is estimated at Rs. 111.85 lakh crore showing a growth rate of 6.6 % over the GVA for the year 2015-16 of Rs.104.91 lakh crore.
The sectors which registered growth rate of over 7.0% at constant prices are ‘public administration, defence and other services’ (11.3%), ), manufacturing (7.9%),‘ trade, hotels, transport, communication and services related to broadcasting’ (7.8%),‘electricity, gas, water supply other utility services (7.2%) ’.The growth in the ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’, ‘mining and quarrying’, ‘construction’ and ‘financial, real estate and professional services’ is estimated to be 4.9%, 1.8%, 1.7 % and 5.7% respectively.
Provisional Estimates of GVA at Basic Price by Economic Activity (At 2011-12 prices)
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Source: PHD Research Bureau, compiled from MOSPI
Note: PE pertains to Provisional Estimates
The salient features of the estimates for sectors are detailed below:
Agriculture – The ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ sector has shown a growth rate of 4.9 at constant prices and 9.0 % at current prices. The GVA estimates of this sector have been compiled using the Third Advance Estimates of production of food grains for 2016-17. The third advance estimates of food grain production was 273.38 million tonnes in 2016-17 which is higher than the second advance estimates of food grain production during 2016-17 of 271.98 million tonnes and final estimates of 251.57 million tonnes during the agricultural year 2015-16.
Mining and quarrying— The ‘mining and quarrying’ sector has shown a growth rate of 1.8% at constant prices and 1.9% at current prices. As per the available information, private corporate sector growth in the mining sector as estimated from major listed companies at current prices was 1.8 % . The Index of Industrial Production of mining registered growth of 5.3% during 2016-17. Production of coal and crude oil registered growth rates of 3.6 % and (-) 2.5% during 2016-17.
Manufacturing– The growth in the ‘manufacturing’ sector is estimated at 7.9% at constant prices and 9.3 % at current prices. The private corporate sector growth (which has a share of around 70 % in the manufacturing sector) as estimated from available data of listed companies with BSE and NSE was 12.4 % at current prices during 2016-17. The quasi corporate and unorganized segment (which includes individual proprietorship and partnerships and khadi & village Industries having a share of around 23 % in the manufacturing sector) has been estimated using IIP of manufacturing. The IIP of manufacturing registered a growth rate of 4.9 % during 2016-17.
Electricity, Gas, water supply and other utility services– GVA at basic prices for 2016-17 from ‘Electricity, gas, water supply and other utility services’ sector is estimated to grow by 7.2% at constant prices and 6.5 % at current prices. The key indicator of this sector, namely, IIP of Electricity registered a growth rate of 5.8 per cent during April-March, 2016-17.
Construction– GVA at basic prices for 2016-17 from ‘Construction’ sector is estimated to grow by 1.7% at constant prices and 3.5 % at current prices. Key indicators of construction sector, namely, production of cement and consumption of finished steel registered growth rates of (-) 1.3 per cent and 3.0 %, respectively, during 2016-17.
Trade, hotels, transport, communication and services related to broadcasting — GVA at basic prices for 2016-17 from this sector is estimated to grow by 7.8% at constant prices and 9.8 % at current prices. Key indicator used for estimating GVA from Trade sector is the sales tax growth. As per the available monthly data on State accounts, sales tax collection grew by 11.4 % during 2016-17. Indicator used for measuring GVA from hotels and restaurant sector is the private corporate growth in this sector.
QUARTERLY ESTIMATES OF GDP FOR Q4 (JANUARY-MARCH), 2016-17
GDP at constant (2011-12) prices in Q4 of2016-17 is estimated at Rs. 32.28 lakh crore, as against Rs. 30.42 lakh crore in Q4 of 2015-16, showing a growth rate of 6.1 %. GVA at basic prices at constant (2011-12) prices in Q4 of 2016-17 is estimated at Rs. 28.69 lakh crore, as against Rs. 27.18 lakh crore in Q4 of 2015-16, showing a growth rate of 5.6 %.
Growth rates in various sectors are as follows: ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ (5.2 %), ‘mining and quarrying’ (6.4%), ‘manufacturing’ (5.3 %), ‘electricity, gas, water supply and other utility services’ (6.1%) ‘construction’ (-3.7 %), ‘trade, hotels, transport and communication’ (6.5%), ‘financial, real estate and professional services’ (2.2%), and ‘Public administration, defence and other Services’ (17.0 %).
Quarterly Estimates of GVA at Basic Prices for 2016-17 (at 2011-12 prices)
Source: PHD Research Bureau, compiled from MOSPI
Our view Point
Real GDP growth at 7.1% at 2011-12 prices is in line with expectations vis-à-vis impact of demonetization on various sectors of the economy such as mining, manufacturing, construction and trade sectors. We look forward to a good GDP growth with three major positive developments taking place in the current year i.e positive effect of demonetization, implementation of GST and low inflationary expectations vis-à-vis IMD forecasts a good monsoon.
Growth is expected to be at around 8% in 2017-18. The growth rate of agriculture and allied sector at 4.9% in 2016-17 is inspiring and we expect more reforms to come in the sector to strengthen the growth further in a sustainable trajectory. Focus on food processing sector would help in creation of employment opportunities, increase in rural incomes and will boost the manufacturing growth. Reforms in the construction sector for ease of doing business would go a long way to improve India ’s business environment, attract investments and to absorb unskilled, semiskilled and skilled workforce.
Please contact for any query related to this mail to Ms. Areesha, Research Associate at areesha@phdcci.in with a cc to Dr. S P Sharma, Chief Economist at spsharma@phdcci.in and Ms. Megha Kaul, Associate Economist at megha@phdcci.in , PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Warm regards,
Dr. S P Sharma
Chief Economist

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CAVALIERS VS. WARRIORS: THE FINALS TRILOGY

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— Previous Two NBA Champions Meet for Historic Third Consecutive Time in The Finals after Epic Seven-Game Series Last Year —
— Four-Time Kia MVP LeBron James Leads Defending Champion Cleveland against Two-Time Kia MVP Stephen Curry and 2015 NBA Champion Golden State —
NEW YORK, May 30, 2017 – The Cleveland Cavaliers will meet the Golden State Warriors in a historic NBA Finals 2017, which tips off on Thursday, June 1 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. For the first time in NBA history, the same two teams will face each other in The Finals for the third consecutive year.
Cleveland and Golden State have split Finals series the previous two seasons. Last year, the Cavaliers earned their first NBA championship in franchise history, becoming the first team to rally from a 3-1 deficit to win The Finals. Two years ago, the Warriors defeated the Cavaliers in six games to win their first NBA title in 40 years.
Here is a look at The Finals 2017, which will reach fans live in 215 countries and territories in 49 countries on their television, computers, mobile devices and tablets.
History
  • 3 – This year’s Finals will mark the first time that two teams will meet for the NBA title for a third consecutive season in the league’s 71-year history.
  • 61 – The series between the Cavaliers and Warriors will be the first time in 61 years that teams in any major North American professional sport league will meet for the third straight time with a championship on the line.
  • 4 – Across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, Cavaliers-Warriors marks the fourth time that two teams will play for a championship for the third year in a row (NFL – Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions, 1952-54; MLB – New York Yankees vs. New York Giants, 1921-23; NHL – Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadians, 1954-56).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors
  • 11 – The two teams feature a combined 11 players who have been named All-Stars, the most in a Finals series since the 1983 matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • 12 – The Warriors are the first team in NBA history to win their first 12 games in a single postseason.
  • 7 – Four-time Kia NBA MVP LeBron James of Cleveland is set to become the seventh player in NBA history to play in The Finals in seven consecutive seasons.
    • The other players to accomplish the feat played for the Boston Celtics in the 1950s and 1960s: Bill Russell (10 straight Finals appearances), Tom Heinsohn (nine), K.C. Jones (eight), Sam Jones (nine), Frank Ramsey (eight) and Bob Cousy (seven).
  • 30 – Two-time Kia NBA MVP Stephen Curry’s No. 30 again leads the list of most popular NBA jerseys. This marks the second straight regular season that the Warriors’ guard has earned top honors.
  • 1,000 – Golden State and Cleveland are two of the three franchises (along with the Houston Rockets) to make 1,000 three-pointers in an NBA regular season.
    • The Warriors converted 1,077 three-pointers last season, which is the second-highest single-season total in NBA history. The Cavaliers hit 1,067 threes this season, which is the third-highest mark ever. (Houston holds the record after connecting on 1,181 threes this season.)
  • 2 – Cleveland’s Tyronn Lue is looking to become the second head coach in NBA history to win championships in each of his first two seasons. The only coach to do it is John Kundla (Minneapolis Lakers, 1949 and 1950).
The Finals on ABC
  • 9 – Mark Jackson will serve as a Finals analyst for the ninth time, the most by any African-American analyst in history for a nationally televised Finals.
  • 8 – This year will mark the eighth time that the team of Mike Breen, Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy and Doris Burke has called a Finals together.
NBA Digital
  • 21 – NBA TV’s studio analysts on site have appeared in 21 Finals (Shaquille O’Neal: 6; Kevin McHale: 5; Isiah Thomas: 3; Kenny Smith: 2; Brent Barry: 2; Charles Barkley: 1; Steve Smith: 1; Dennis Scott: 1).
  • 90 – Live At The Finals, NBA TV’s 90-minute pregame show, will air each game day during The Finals.
NBA Social Media
  • 1.3B – The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world with more than 1.3 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team and player platforms.
  • 90M – LeBron James is the most-followed NBA player on social media with 90 million followers combined across Facebook (23.1 million), Twitter (36.4 million) and Instagram (30.5 million).
NBA Finals Around the World
  • 265 – More than 265 international media members from more than 35 countries and territories will be onsite to cover The Finals.
  • 16 – Sixteen international television and radio networks from Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, Philippines, Poland, Spain and Taiwan will provide live onsite commentary.
  • 14 – Fourteen television networks will broadcast The Finals remotely for the first time: GreatSports Channel (China), DAZN (Germany), LeSports (Hong Kong), DAZN (Japan), Kwesé Sports (Pan-Africa), NBA TV – MEO (Portugal),Russiabasket.ru (Russia), Eleven Sports Network (Singapore), Aftonbladet.se (Sweden), Elevensportsnetwork.tw (Taiwan), AIS Play (Thailand), NBA TV – Turkcell TV (Turkey), S Spor (Turkey) and VTVcab (Vietnam).
NBA Cares
  • 1,089 and 1,090 – Westlake Middle School and Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland at East Tech High School will be the 1,089th and 1,090st places created through NBA Cares where kids and families can live, learn or play in 36 countries and territories.
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FIRST INDIA–COMMONWEALTH SME TRADE SUMMIT

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Inaugural session told the tale of Commonwealth countries in state of inert and in deep slumber has awakened found its utility to its wholesome attire, in era of both globalization and rapid pace of technology transition. The participating countries are with holistic secretariat are in fervent mood to galvanize the fora of 52 countries where English is the binding force with technology too match their mental strength. The International commonwealth which was active in games is now appears active in business promotions across its member nations.
Many suggestion were made for providing SME the eco systems, free movement of people across the nations for speedy business and the same were dwelt with grace by authorities persons on the rostrum.
The  India-Commonwealth Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Trade Summit is the first of its kind for Commonwealth countries. Business leaders and high-level policymakers from 120 countries can participate in this fora. Leaders from corporate world and Many government officials  came together to strengthen trade and investment partnerships within the Commonwealth. The event is being organised in Hotel Lalit New Delhi for two days. Business to Business meets are being organised with prestigious companies across Africa, Indonesia and Malaysia, 300 Indian firms and more than 100 businesses from across Commonwealth countries in one room.
During second day the technology and innovation  pre lunch session was held along with parallel  Business to business meet upto the Mid day in two different halls, across member nations the utility innovations  were explained and the delegates and media took immense interest in the  interactive session for the subjects were threadbare discussed and debated. Sponsors and partners  from ICSA,FICCI,CII  and others participated with fervent vigour.
Concluding session in evening with Sectary MSMS Mr KK Jalan and Additional secretary,  Govt of India were Chief Guest and Guest of honours. The efforts of The Commonwealth and its Secretariat and respective Ministries from Government of India exhibited keen interest to bring the members of   developed and developing economy with those in lower strata to get together to gain the strength with collective experience of technology and expertise  to march ahead in their economic growth. edited om 1.6.2017
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MI5 PROBE INTO MISSED WARNINGS OVER MANCHESTER BOMBER

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UK’s MI5 intelligence agency has launched urgent inquiries into how it missed the danger posed by the Manchester bomber Salman Abedi, amid claims his interest in being a potential terrorist killer was repeatedly reported to the authorities.
Meanwhile,British police carried out fresh raids and today arrested a Libya-born ‘trainee pilot’ in connection with the suicide attack that claimed 22 lives. According to the police, the 23-year-old was arrested at a property in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, more than 400-km from the Manchester Arena, where Salman Abedi detonated a suicide bomb.
Greater Manchester Police said the total number of people in custody in connection with the bombing was 14 while two others were earlier released without charge.
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GOVT RAID ON FISCAL CORRUPTION & TERROR FUND

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh today assured that government will put an end to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and ensure peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on the achievements of his Ministry during last three years, Mr Singh said, 368 terrorists were killed between 2014 and 2017. He said, the incidents of infiltration from Pakistan have come down by 45 per cent after surgical strike in September last year.
The Minister said 10,000 Special Police Officers have been sanctioned for the state. He also said that he does not wish to see stones in hands of the Valley’s youth and 2000 crore rupees have been approved for more than 36,000 displaced families in the state.
The Minister said, there is an improvement in the security situation in the country. He said, the result is evident in 25 per cent reduction in Naxal attacks. Mr Singh said, National Policy and Action Plan was launched to tackle Left-Wing Extremism and Centre has adopted the doctrine of SAMADHAN to counter the menace.
Centre is expediting the process of infrastructure development in Left Wing Extremism affected areas. He said, banks, medical colleges, and airports have come up in Left Wing Extremism affected areas and 2187 mobile towers have been erected.
The Minister stated that government has been successful in countering the challenges posed by the ISIS. He pointed out that despite India having a large Muslim population, ISIS has not been able to establish itself in the country.
National Investigation Agency, NIA today carried out searches at 23 locations in Kashmir, Delhi and Haryana in connection with terror funding in the Kashmir Valley.
The NIA, which had earlier registered a Preliminary Enquiry, converted it into a regular case last evening and began searches in the wee hours.
An official source said, around eight hawala dealers and traders in the national capital were raided, besides two in Sonepat, Haryana.
Among those raided by the NIA in Srinagar were Altaf Fantoosh, the son-in-law of hardline leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, and some second rung separatist leaders belonging to Hurriyat Conference and the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front. The agency seized nearly 1.5 crore rupees from various locations in the Kashmir Valley, besides documents which were being scrutinised.
Our correspondent reports, this is for the first time since early 1990s that a central probe agency has carried out raids in connection with terror funding to separatists.
The raids follow questioning of three separatists – Nayeem Khan, Farooq Ahmed Dar alias ‘Bitta Karate’ and Gazi Javed Baba of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, in the national capital last month.
During a sting operation, Nayeem Khan was seen purportedly confessing to receiving money from Pakistan-based terror groups.
CBI has arrested a Lieutenant Colonel and a middleman in connection with an alleged transfer racket at the Army headquarter in New Delhi in which army officers paid lakhs of rupees to manipulate their postings.
Official sources said, the agency arrested the two while an alleged bribe of two lakh rupees was changing hands for transfer of a Bengaluru based army officer.
The agency busted the racket involving senior Army officers posted at its headquarters in Delhi. Sources say, they were allegedly giving choice postings for “huge illegal gratification” which ran into lakhs for a single transfer.
The case has been registered against Lieutenant Colonel Ranganathan Suvramani Moni, Hyderabad- based army officer Purshottam, Bengaluru-based barracks and stores officer S. Subhas and alleged middleman Gaurav Kohli.
CBI sources say some more senior officers are suspected to be involved in the case. The agency FIR allege that the bribe was being paid through hawala channels.
The bureau is focusing on how the army officers were ready to pay lakhs of rupees to get a posting of their choice.

INDIA THE FASTEST GROWING MAJOR ECONOMY: ARVIND PANAGARIYA

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GDP growth is fashionable term in economy to highlights the achievements of the nation.Globally disparities have widened to such an extend that those with  static income or lower income is unable to cope with day to day needs whereas those in race of grace of system are loaded with surge in purse hike thus enjoy the fruits of economy of inflation. US, Britain, France German along with majority of the nations reel under the burden inflated growth for frugal percentage of people in the nation and rest crawl to survive. With technology taking roller coaster drive unemployment is on rise  7 millions per year and another 10 millions each years get prepared to seek employment and the present government which offered for than 10 millions employment finds its self in midst of sea unable to navigate to clear this growing disparities thus exodus of brains to foreign lands for better perspective is still in vogue as our currency gets depleted each year and those enhancing in its value find the professional safe heaven to undertake work. The Governance across the globe finds close to national treasury  thus finds its institutional loquacious eloquence of sweet fantastic dreams for masses and windfall amenities, power,funds of immense value at their feet. We therefore find the positive and calculus mantras from those at helm of affairs without telling tale of government actions on people getting unemployment, underemployment those in line to seek employment.

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said today that India will regain the crown of the fastest growing major economy, overtaking China, as early as the first quarter of 2017-18.
Talking to news agency, Mr Panagariya said India, on an annual basis, is ahead of China and will regain the growth momentum soon on the back of host of reforms initiated by the Narendra Modi Modi government.
India lost the tag to China in the March quarter with the GDP growth slipping to 6.1 per cent. China recorded a growth rate of 6.9 per cent during the January-March quarter.
However, on an annual basis, India grew by 7.1 per cent in 2016-17.
Mr Panagariya further said that the growth will rebound in the current fiscal at a minimum of 7.5 per cent and accelerate further in the coming years. He said government has taken lots of reform measures and country will get to the 8 per cent growth trajectory in the next two years.

SUNEEL DARSHAN UNRAVELS THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF EK HASEENA THI EK DEEWANA THA!

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With music being the soul of Suneel Darshan’s Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha (EHTEDT), the challenging task for the filmmaker of the romantic mystery was to create an album justifying the movie theme.

While it took the veteran filmmaker almost five months to finalise the songs of his film, it’s the journey and his association with the music maestro Nadeem (of Nadeem-Shravan fame) that has been a memorable journey.

Suneel Darshan recollects, “When I decided to make EHTEDT and collaborate with Nadeem on the project, I wanted to lock the film’s music and songs before going into the stage of pre-production. After sending him the script and situations, I set up an appointment with Nadeem in Dubai and when I was there, he was ready with his plethora of compositions. He had a variety of songs for each situation. He sang the songs to me and I selected the ones I liked.”

“Once the music and songs fell in place, we came back to India with the rough format of 5 songs. Then we employed music arrangers here and they set up the musical arrangements and the tunes were recorded. The basic strength of Nadeem’s melody had to be retained and at the same time I had to take the music forward to 2017. So we blended it in such a way that we had strong melodies and contemporary orchestration happening,” he adds.

Suneel has previously worked with Nadeem in several musical hits including Ek Rishta: The Bond of Love, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Andaaz, Barsaat, Dosti, Mere Jeevan Sathi and EHTEDT mark their seventh project together.  “The lingering ability of the title track was so strong that after I finished shooting the movie, I came back and recorded one more version of the song, which was more of the Coke Studio kind of a format,” he recollects.

68TH JUNIOR NATIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2017

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Dear Editor
We are glad to announce that a press meet will be held at 5 pm today at Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, where the fixtures and groupings of the 68th Junior National Basketball Championship 2017 will be made public.
Venue: Indoor Sports Complex, Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Budh Nagar, Greater Noida
 
Date & Time: 3rd June, 5:00 pm onwards
Dignitaries to be present: Mr Chander Mukhi Sharma, Secretary General, BFI; Dr Mrs Seema Sharma, President, UP Basketball Association (UPBA); Mr Bhupendra Shahi, Hon. Secretary, UPBA and Mr Alok Sharma, Additional Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal.
We will also be sharing the soft copy of the fixtures and groupings by 7 pm today, post the conclusion of this press conference.
We look forward to sending you regular updates from the Championship that tips off tomorrow at Shiv Nadar University, and will continue till 11th June.
Look forward to your support and coverage for this important national event.
Regards
Himamshu

DEAR NARESH KUMAR, PLEASE JOIN US ON MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 5TH,

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Please join us on Monday evening, June 5th, for the screening of the internationally acclaimed documentary, “Guli’s Children”, from our very own CISLI fellow, Joe Thomas Karackattu.
Sincerely,
India China Institute
Devesh Kapur

Eventbrite - Colloquium on the Economies and Societies of India and China
MONDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2017 | 5:00-6:30 PM

The New School University Center
Event Cafe (Lower Level)
63 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(2016, English, 43 mins)
Synopsis: Calicut (also known as Guli in Chinese) in Kerala was an important node in the overall links between China and India. Guli’s Children brings out the cultural-historical ties, the physical artefacts and, most importantly, traces of human genealogy that survive between Kerala and China to this day.

M6.9 – NEAR ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

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90% EMISSION ON INDIA – JAVDEKAR, PIYUSH, UMA, SUNITA LOQUACIOUS

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June03, 2017 (C) Ravinder Singh progressindia2015@gmail.com
Most of our leaders said in an opportunity of such challenges lies greater opportunity of unemployed and underemployed youth to big business in case the undermentioned challenges are properly planned and systematically  hlped to build support companies cluster to weed out carbon and bring grenn technology in palce. Nksagar commented .
Gregarious eloquence at its best let down India everywhere but this time it was Washington – US President in rejecting Paris Agreement was most CRITICAL of India who wanted $100b to $450b annually to Clean Up Dirty Plants and invest in Green Energy Program.
IPR issues may be next on US President’s Agenda.
I was extremely Critical of Prakash Javdekar led Climate Commitment based on most LUNATIC Assumptions guided by Extreme Dullard Sunita Narayan to seek Doubling of Coal Burning by 2030 and in doing so demanding $100b to $450b annual AID for Economies in Transition – India biggest country to benefit from it.
While USA estimated Economic Loss for Continuing With Paris Deal at $3000b annual GDP & 6.5m Lobs and $7000 household Income Loss– which is correct considering US shall be importing Finished Goods than manufacturing within, INDIA didn’t mention any ECONOMIC LOSS of DOUBLING COAL PRODUCTION, COAL POWER & EMISSIONS – COULD BE 50% of GDP. India’s Energy Expenditure is already more could be many times more than Household Expenditure.
1.      India has over 200,000 MW Hydro Potential in Himalayas alone – Multi-purpose Dams could provide 800 BU of Power for say 200-500 years, Supply 500 BCM of CLEAN WATER for Irrigation, Urban Use, Flood Protection for 30 million hectares.
2.      Transmission Losses exceed 23% to around 30%,
3.      Irrigation Tube-wells consume 20% of Power,
4.      No Efficient WOOD BURNING STOVES, FOODPROCESSING to Cut Emissions.
5.      There is 30% plus Energy Efficiency opportunity.  – Little Progress.
6.      200 million tons of Urban Garbage – 80% can be avoided just by DRESSING UP & PACKAGING in village itself.
7.      160m tones AVOIDED WASTE to Minimize LANDFILL DUMPING, METHANE Emissions.
8.      160m Tons of waste could be FREE FODDAR to Cattle Feed, increase Milk & Meat production.
9.      100,000 MW of Nuclear Power is Clean Option – N-Reactors PLWR have 39% Thermal Efficiency compared to 25% of PHWR – Huge advantage in Safety & Efficiency – Coastal units can produce ‘DE-SALINATED WATER’.
10.Rooftop Solar has 3 Times more ADVANTAGE than Mega Solar Parks.
11.Electric Transport – Railways – Very Little Progress.
12.Local Food Production to Minimize Transportation.
My PIL in NGT on October19, 2015 was not admitted which is attached.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq56cg8dRuA
IMPORTANT CLIPPINGS – Full Text also attached
In 2015, the United Nations, departing top climate officials, reportedly described the $100 billion per year as “peanuts.” And stated that the $100 billion is the tail that wags the dog. In 2015, the green climate fund’s executive director reportedly stated that estimated funding needed would increase to $450 billion per year after 2020, and nobody even knows where the money is going to. Nobody’s been able to say where is it going to.

China will be allowed to build hundreds of additional coal plants. So, we can’t build the plants, but they can, according to this agreement. India will be allowed to double its coal production by 2020. Think of it. India can double their coal production. We’re supposed to get rid of ours. Even Europe is allowed to continue construction of coal plants.

In short, the agreement doesn’t eliminate coal jobs. It just transfers those jobs out of America and the United States, and ships them to foreign countries. This agreement is less about the climate and more about other countries gaining a financial advantage over the United States.

For example, under the agreement, China will be able to increase these emissions by a staggering number of years, 13. They can do whatever they want for 13 years. Not us.
India makes its participation contingent on receiving billions and billions and billions of dollars in foreign aid from developed countries. There are many other examples. But the bottom line is that the Paris Accord is very unfair at the highest level to the United States.

The cost to the economy at this time would be close to $3 trillion in lost GDP and 6.5 million industrial jobs, while households would have $7,000 less income, and in many cases, much worse than that.
Ravinder Singh, Inventor & Consultant, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROJECTS
Y-77, Hauz Khas, ND -110016, India. Ph: 091- 9871056471, 9718280435, 9650421857
Ravinder Singh* is a WIPO awarded inventor specializing in Power, Transportation,
Smart Cities, Water, Energy Saving, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Technologies and Projects

UN MIGRATION AGENCY SEEKS FUNDING FOR DISPLACEMENT SETTLEMENTS IN BANGLADESH HIT BY CYCLONE MORA

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  1. UN Migration Agency Seeks Funding for Displacement Settlements in Bangladesh Hit by Cyclone Mora
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Bangladesh – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has launched an appeal for USD 3.7 million to help Rohingya migrants living in settlements in Bangladesh affected by Cyclone Mora. The storm hit the country’s coastline around Cox’s Bazar early on Tuesday.
The cyclone, which brought 117 km/h winds and heavy rain, tore into the makeshift settlements and host communities. The settlements house over 130,000 ethnic Rohingya, who are also known in Bangladesh as  Undocumented Myanmar Nationals (UMNs).
The storm destroyed 25 per cent of shelters and left as many as 80 per cent damaged. Food and fuel supplies were destroyed, electricity lines were cut, and health and sanitation infrastructure was also badly damaged.
The IOM appeal, which aims to help up to 80,000 people in the makeshift settlements and host communities between now and year end, will target health, water, sanitation, shelter and protection.
IOM emergency response staff working in the settlements say that repairs to water and sanitation facilities are a top health priority. The storm knocked out 243 latrines, as well as tube wells that desperately poor residents depend on for clean water.
Shelter and non-food relief items, including plastic sheeting, mosquito nets and blankets, are urgently needed for the estimated 17,000 families who lost their homes.
Infrastructure, including water and sanitation, has come under increasing strain in Cox’s Bazar in recent months. Since violence erupted in Myanmar’s Northern Rakhine State in October 2016, over 75,000 UMNs have crossed the border to seek safety in Bangladesh.
Most of the affected are now living in makeshift settlements around Cox’s Bazar, where IOM provides site management and coordinates the work of other aid agencies in three settlements housing 103,000 people.
The UN Migration Agency, which has worked with Undocumented Myanmar Nationals and host communities in Cox’s Bazar since 2014, also provides water, sanitation assistance, shelter, healthcare and protection from gender-based violence in the three settlements.

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SECRETARY MINES ARUN KUMAR CHAIRS CCEC MEETING OF 17 MAJOR MINERAL STATES

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The Secretary Mines Shri Arun Kumar chaired a meeting of the Coordination- Cum- Empowered Committee (CCEC) of the major mineral producing states in New Delhi today. Representatives from seventeen states were present in the meeting. The discussion mainly focussed on the states’ preparedness for e-auction of mineral blocks for 2017-18. The seven states informed the Secretary Mines, that as many as 71 blocks have been identified for e-auctioning during the remaining part of year 2017-18.
These blocks include 6 blocks (2 Gold, 4 cement grade Limestone) in Andhra Pradesh, 11 blocks (4 Bauxite, 7 Limestone) in Chhattisgarh, 12 blocks (3 Bauxite, 9 Limestone) in Gujarat, 9 blocks (1 Bauxite, 3 Limestone,1 Gold, 1 Graphite, 2 Emerald, 1 Iron Ore) in Jharkhand, 18 blocks (4 Bauxite, 7 Limestone,1 Gold, 1 Graphite, 2 Manganese, 2 Iron Ore, 2 Copper) in Maharashtra, 7 blocks (1 Limestone,1 Graphite, 5 Iron Ore) in Odisha and 8 blocks (7 Limestone, 1 Copper) in Rajasthan.
The Secretary Mines Shri Arun Kumar addressing the CCEC meeting, asked the States to expedite and monitor the auctions, as recently a large number of leases have elapsed due to the section 10A(2)(c) of the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act 1957, which should now come up for auction route only. He further said that as a large number of merchant mining leases will come up for auction on 31.3.2020, the States need to prepare their plans in advance latest by September this year and share it with Mines Ministry so that production slack can be met and the supply of essential minerals and iron ore remain smooth. He said, the auctions conducted so far will fetch Rs. 85250 crores to States of which the additional contribution due to auction is Rs. 67,501 crores over the licence period of 50 years. Just 4 States constitute 90 % of this takeaway and other states need to expedite their mining auctions.
The CCEC meeting also discussed other key issues of the mining sector like Minor Mineral Rules, Status of project implementation under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) and the creation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) after the MMDR Amendment Act with effect from 12 Jan 2015 to address the development goals of the people affected by mining. The meeting also reviewed the progress in Mining Tenement System (MTS) implementation, Mining Surveillance System (MSS), Star rating of mines, and the action plan for auctioning the mining leases expiring in March 2020.

CPR: “INITIATIVE ON CLIMATE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT”

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The Centre for Policy Research “Initiative on Climate Energy and Environment” shares the following comments on President Trump’s announcement of June 2017 announcing the US exit from the Paris Accord
“President Trump’s remarks reveal a disturbing lack of knowledge about the Paris Agreement. His contention that the Paris Agreement hamstrings the US while allowing India and China to increase their emissions is baffling. The Agreement allows every country to ‘nationally determine’ its contribution (NDC), and, it does not oblige them to achieve these. Trump’s tenuous grasp on the fundamental tenets of the Agreement he just rejected bodes poorly for any future engagement with the US on climate change.’ said Prof. Lavanya Rajamani, Professor at the Centre for Policy Research
“President Trump’s assertion that he will renegotiate a fair deal for the US is also perplexing,” she added. “The Paris Agreement is remarkable for the extent to which it privileges sovereignty and national autonomy. The perceived ‘unfairness’ Trump alludes to stems not from an internationally prescribed target – the Paris Agreement contains none – but a ‘nationally determined’ contribution chosen by the previous US administration of its own volition. Renegotiating an Agreement that has near-universal buy-in, especially to accommodate a state that has revealed a less than passing familiarity with the Paris Agreement, is not an option.”
“India, a country whose citizens consume less than a tenth the electricity of an average American, is already turning its economy toward clean energy,” said Navroz K. Dubash, a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research. “Mr Trump fundamentally misunderstands the changes sweeping the global energy economy, while India, despite being a much poorer country, is leading this change. By justifying the US exit from Paris in part by claiming that India will only act with international financial support, Mr. Trump is hiding behind India’s poor who, meanwhile, are already making the transition to clean energy that Mr. Trump scorns as unviable.”
“As a climate vulnerable country, India needs to stand with the EU and China to hold the line on the Paris Accord,” argued Dubash. “It is not for the world to adjust to America’s misguided policies, but for concerned Americans to forge a more sensible approach at home to the only climate treaty we have.”
Contact
Lavanya Rajamani: lrajamani@gmail.com. +49-151-71668944
Navroz K. Dubash: ndubash@gmail.com. +91-9811805438
About the Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment
The Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment at the Centre for Policy Research produces research, informs public opinion and generates debate on climate policy at international, national and sub-national levels.
About Centre for Policy Research
The Centre for Policy Research (CPR) has been one of India’s leading public policy think tanks since 1973. The Centre is a non-profit, independent institution dedicated to conducting research that contributes to a more robust public discourse about the structures and processes that shape life in India. CPR focuses on five different thematic clusters: Economic Policy Analysis; Environmental Law and Governance; Urbanization; International Relations and Security; Law, Regulation and the State.

“ENTREPRENEUR INDIA 2017” AWARDS “

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We would like to invite you & your esteemed organization to nominate for “Entrepreneur India 2017″ Awards .The Nomination for Awards are open and you may submit nominations in Emerging or Established Entrepreneur award categories as an individual or an organization.
Entrepreneur India Awards 2017  shall host the ceremony on 18th July 2017 at Hotel J W Marriot, Delhi. For fee and complete nomination categories please visit http://www.entrepreneurindia.com/congress/award_registration.php 
We would be organizing a gala awards ceremony, to felicitate the achievers in all 35 award categories, on the 18th of July at Hotel J W Marriot, Aerocity, N Delhi. We would wait for your nomination and would be honored by your personal presence @Entrepreneur India Awards 2017. For more information on Entrepreneur India 2017 please visithttp://www.entrepreneurindia.com/congress/  or call us at 9313034080.
We look forward to your nominations.
With kindest regards,
Abhinav Dwivedi  
Awards Head,
Entrepreneur India 2017

COUNTRY LIKE INDIA NEEDS A STRONG TRANSPORT SYSTEM : VISHAL GUPTA

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-Vishal Gupta’s company Ajivi is all set to create technology that would help inumerable aspects for smart city
-Delhi’s Dimts Depot at Raj Ghat is all Tech savy and is now a smart bus d
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NEW DELHI, 2ND JUNE
Be it Delhi or any other city across India , eachone wants to be tagged as a smart city . Smart transport us one aspect of smart city venture. To solve the problem of Pollution and traffic havoc a company called Ajivi has developed a new technique.
According to Ajivi’s technology head Vishal Gupta, their company have converted the Raj ghat based bus terminal into a smart depot through their smart fleet management system. This has helped to make a computerised data about all the drivers and the buses. This has helped in maintanence of the buses and helped to control the pollution by by setting right every engine issues on time .
To support this important step Raj ghat depot head and owner of Antony Tito Verghese and Ajivi’s director Kirti chubby were also present. Tito seemed quiet happy with Ajivi’ smart fleet management system as it has helped to remind on right time drivers licence renew date or bus fitness certificate or conditioning of parts or tyre changing permit time can be known very easily. Pollution has lowered because of this system.
So finally after this success they are all set to start off with this stem all over delhi. Not just the depot but this initiative will help public as well to get rid of bus breakdown during their travel which will save money and time. Ajivi is all set to start smart health , smart water, smart education and clean India venture all across the country which seems will be quiet fruitful.

SPECIAL SCREENING OF SACHIN:A BILLION DREAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN

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New Delhi, 2 June 2017: A special screening of Sachin:A Billion Dreams was today arranged by the makers of the film for UNICEF South Asia, for underprivileged children with the help of UNICEF and NGO PRATYeK.
The children were inspired after watching the docu-drama which traces the cricketer’s journey from a young boy to a cricketing legend. 
The NGO PRATYeK which in Hindi means ‘every being’ recognises children as primary stakeholders of society and therefore seeks to provide them with local, national and international forums and platforms towards effectively changing the policies and systems by providing them opportunities to influence policy making and ensure their effective implementation.
Recently special screenings of Sachin A Billion Dreams were also organised by the makers of the film for villagers of Puttamraju Kandriga .
Sachin: A Billion Dreams which released worldwide on 26th of May among great reviews is directed James Erskine and produced by Ravi Bhagchandka and Carnival Motion Pictures under the banner of 200 NotOut Productions.

HOLLYWOOD’S SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER SEASON IS HERE!

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The Hollywood summer movie season is dominated by two types of movie: action packed sequels (a new installment in a story) and reboots (reimagined versions of previously told stories).
With Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 and Disney’s Pirates Of The Caribbean 5 kick-starting the blockbuster summer of 2017, here’s a sneak peak in to the other exciting movies in store for all of us in the summer period before the rains kick in! From talking cars to horrific mummies and ravaging apes and kickass superheroes, everyone has something to look forward to this June-July!
Cars 3D- 16th June
Lightning McQueen and all the beloved talking cars are back in Disney-Pixar’s Cars3D. Starring the voice of Owen Wilson, Kerry Washington, Armie Hammer, Nathan Fillion and Bonnie Hunt amongst others; Cars 3 cruises into cinemas this June 16!
Wonder Woman- 2nd June
Last summer, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was widely considered a fiascot, but its shining star was Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, who didn’t get nearly enough screen time. Now she’s got a whole movie to herself.
Spiderman: Homecoming- 7th July
We’ve got ourselves a new Spider-Man in Tom Holland, who made his first appearance in Captain America: Civil War last year. The trailer looks good, and it’s always exciting to see an actor breathe new life into a beloved character — and Spidey is nothing if not beloved.
War Of the Planet Of The Apes-14th July
That War for the Planet of the Apes is being directed by Matt Reeves (who also made 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) is especially promising with stunning VFX
The Mummy-9th June
Tom Cruise stars in the reimagining of the Mummy franchise

Transformers: The Last Knight-23rd June
It is the fifth installment of the live-action Transformers film series and a direct sequel to 2014’s Transformers: Age of Extinction. The film was directed by Michael Bay, with Mark Wahlberg and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles from Age of Extinction alongside Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, and John Turturro from the first three movies.
Despicable Me 3- 30th June
Despicable Me 3 will be the third installment in the Despicable Me film series, and the sequel to Despicable Me 2 (2013). Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, and co-directed by Eric Guillon, the film is written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. It stars the voices of Steve Carell in a dual role, Kristen Wiig, and Trey Parker.

9TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS DIGITALLY INTEGRATED IMPLANT DENTISTRY

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The Academy of Oral Implantology hosts 9th International Congress showcasing latest advancements in Digitally Integrated Implant Dentistry

  • The ultimate aim as a dentist is to provide stronger treatment solution to dental problems through integrated dentistry
  • Digitally Integrated Implants allows for precise and predictable outcomes

New Delhi, 2nd June 2017: The Academy of Oral Implantalogy (AOI) flagged off their 9thinternational conference on the ‘Digitally Integrated Implant Dentistry’ at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi today.

The conference spread over a period of three days will witness doctors from the specialty showcase methods of how these advanced procedures can go a long way in improving dental health and thereby lead to better overall health. Over the next two days, doctors from the specialty will showcase methods of how these advanced procedures can go a long way in improving dental health and thereby lead to better overall health.

Speaking on the theme of this year’s conference Dr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Consultant and Head Dept of Dental Sciences Max Smart Superspeciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, said “The aim of our conference this year is to integrate technology with dental procedures for precise, cost efficient, and time efficient outcomes. Digitally integrated implants should be made available to all dentally crippled people. We are also very hopeful that through this endeavor of ours, medical tourism in India will increase. By digitizing dental implants, patients traveling to India will have to incur fewer costs. Procedures that earlier took days to complete, can now be done within hours. Patients get dentally restored faster and go back home happy.”

The procedures and processes presented at the conference are evidence based and tested. Also aimed at providing reasonable and predictable treatment solutions to their patients, the congregation presents scientific papers brought out by young doctors. These scientific papers showcase what the future vision of the doctors is in dental Implantology.

Great advancements in dental surgery have been made to assist with bone and tissue regeneration so that when it is time to insert the implant, the extraction site has been stabilized and a graft performed to protect the integrity of the site. Patients no longer have to wait to replace their missing tooth – now the dental implant, post and dental crown can be set in just one visit. With immediate dental implants, you do not need to live with a gap in your teeth or wear a fake temporary cap while you wait for the dental implant to heal. And with single-visit dental implants becoming more successful, more patients are inquiring about this procedure.

Expanding on the concept of digital dentistry, Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit S Bhasin, Head at Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, said, “This technology will allow us to pre-plan all our surgeries. CT scans and 3D equipment will help us prepare dental implants to ensure same-day procedures through a virtual mock-up of the patients’ mouth, which eliminates cutting through the gums to find the bone. This eliminates the long period of healing and reduces follow-up visits as well. We have invested in the research and development of this concept and are dedicated to training dentists in this technology. As awareness and availability increases throughout the country, more and more patients will be able to opt for this procedure.”

The Academy of Oral Implantology (AOI) works towards advancement of science and art of oral implantology; to promote current innovative procedures in the field; to foster research and education.

About AOI
The Academy of Oral Implantology is a body that provides a platform for doctors to present their work on a common congregation. The AOI also provides an opportunity to implant companies to present their products to a common audience.
The AOI also provides fellowship to young dental specialists wherein the doctors are evaluated on basis of their in depth knowledge to provide safe and comprehensive implant related procedures to their patients.

For more information contact:

Dr. Ajay Sharma: 9810061862

BE SKILLFUL IN STRENGTH OF SOCIAL AND INTERNET MEDIA

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INVITATION FOR SPIC MACAY IITD INTERNATION CONVENTION

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SPIC MACAY, Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth, we would like to invite you to its 5th International Convention from 5th – 11th June 2017 at IIT Delhi. ​Pad​mashree awardee Dr Kiran Seth, the founder of SPIC MACAY, is celebrating with youth its 40 years in service of art, culture, music and heritage. ​Honourable  Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi ji has agreed to give the inaugural address through
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This year, we had over 4,000 registrations from all over the country, of which 1,500 have been selected to attend the convention.
There are 48 intensives which include Hindustani Vocal, Carnatic vocal, Dhrupad, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Koodiyattam, Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Crafts, Puppetry and Theater. These will be conducted by great masters in various fields.
The Convention will have over 20 Indian Classical Music and Dance, Folk and Talks by Padma Vibhushan Awardees: Vidushi Girija Devi,  Vidwan Umayalpuram Sivaraman, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Shri Adoor Gopalakrishnan; Padma Bhushan Awardees: Prof. T N Krishnan, Begum Parween Sultana, Smt. Teejan Bai, Vidushi Alarmel Valli, Vidushi Sudha Ragunathan, Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt; Padma Shri Awardees: Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, Pt. Venkatesh Kumar, Guru Ghanakanta Bora, Ustad F  Wasifuddin Dagar , Pt Bhajan Sopori Smt. Anjolie Ela Menon, Shri Dadi Pudumjee Shri Raghu Rai, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees- Smt Kapila Venu, Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande. We will be delighted to have your presence every day or on any day as per your time and convenience. We would request you to extend your help in terms of maximum media coverage of the event in making it successful.

MBDA-ISAE-FRENCH EMBASSY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FELICITATION

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DSC_0018.jpg FrenchDSC_0041DSC_0069.jpg Indian student to FrThe 2017 MBDA-ISAE-French Embassy scholarship winners were felicitated at a ceremony held at the Residence of France on June, 01, 2017. Deputy Chief of Mission, Claire Thuaudet and Loïc Piedevache, MBDA India Country Head presented the scholarship certificates to the winners.
The five laureates have been awarded a place in the most prestigious aerospace engineering university Institut Sup’erieur de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace (ISAE), situated in Toulouse in southern France. This is the fourth group of students selected under ISAE – MBDA Programme of Excellence to follow a two year Master’s course.
While undertaking the two year study program at the world renowned aerospace engineering institution, MBDA will cover all tuition costs and contribute to the living expenses while the Embassy of France, will ensure visa fee waivers, medical insurance coverage and access to affordable accommodation for the five laureates.
The elated students expressed unanimously that this scholarship has further motivated them than ever to become the best engineers in aerospace and aviation that they can be. They are enthusiastically looking forward to the great learning and working environment with outstanding teachers and a real mix of students which will help them in forming a career in the future because ISAE Supaero is a fantastic platform for entering the industry.
The academic cooperation team from Institut Français helped the students with all their queries regarding education, life, culture, entertainment that is available in France for the young students.
Among the awardees are two each from Bangalore and Chandigarh and one from Chennai. The proud parents who accompanied the students to the ceremony were visibly exuberant and content on the reassurance from Mrs Claire Thuaudet that their children are in safe hands as the Embassy pays a lot of attention to student’s welfare right from the preparation of the study project in India, to their stay in France and on their return. Even after the completion of their studies France Alumni will support them with multiple benefits of networking with alumni globally and access to exclusive services.
The five scholarship winners who are in their early 20s are Arti Kalra and Rashika Jain from PEC University of Technology in Chandigarh; Kartik Venkatraman and Sagar Shenoy Manikar from MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology at Bengaluru; and Ishaan Prakash from SRM University in Chennai.
We wish the winners all the very best as they soon begin an exciting and promising journey alongside MBDA ISAE in France.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO CHATTING WITH YOU

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The UV systems are used for the sterilization of water. The UV light reliably inactivates pathogens and functions without the production of disinfection by products. The UV lamps used are characterized by a long service life, high disinfecting perfomance and low energy consumption. The compact design allows easy removal and replacement of the lamps after expiry of their useful service life. For cleaning purposes, the quartz glass can be easily removed. All reactor chambers come with a sight window for fast, visual inspection.

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PRESIDENT SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE WITH THE OFFICER TRAINEES OF INDIAN FOREIGN SERVICE OF 2016 BATCH

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The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Officer Trainees of Indian Foreign Service of 2016 Batch from Indian Foreign Service Institute at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 1, 2017.

SAGAR MEDIA INC.INVITATION TO JOIN: B2B MEETINGS

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INVITATION TO JOIN:
for:
 B2B Meetings with

Multisector delegation from Taiwan visiting New Delhi
(details of companies from Taiwan given below)

 Thursday | 8th June 2017| 9AM TO 5.30PM
Hotel Le-Meridien (Desire Hall)
New Delhi

 Dear Mr Sagar,
Greeting from Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME)!
We are pleased to inform you that a multisector delegation from Taiwan would be visiting New Delhi on Thursday 8th June 2017 to have B2B meetings with Indian companies.
The meeting would take place from 9am to 5.30pm at hotel Le-Meridien (Desire Hall), Windsor Place, New Delhi.
Kindly note, no charges are applicable but prior confirmation is a must. In order to confirm your meeting kindly let us have the name of the companies with whom you would like to meet along with your name, designation, company, mobile and e-mail. Also, mention whether you would like to have the meeting between 9am to 1.30pm or between 1.30pm to 5.30pm. The details of companies who are part of the delegation is given here-below along with the website.
We look forward to receiving your confirmation.
Details of the delegation:

  1. AUTEK TECHNOLOGY CORP. (1. Rubber tire machines, rubber press, rubber mixer and rubber pulverizer machine. 2.High speed mixer PVC, TPR, Masterbatch compound turn-key project & Pulverizer 3. PE, PP, PVC & PET recycle material turn-key project equipment)
http://autek.en.taiwantrade.com/

  1. GEON HUNG ENTERPRISE CO. LTD. (Agricultural and Horticultural Tools)
http://www.sumiogarden.com/

  1. GRAND ROYAL ENTERPRISE CO. LTD. (LED lamps, LED panel lights, filament LED)
http://www.grandroyal.com.tw/

  1. HARK GROUP INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY INC. (LED Lighting)

  1. HPB TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (1. Solar Powered LED Traffic Signs 2. Solar Powered Sign Boards 3. Water Permeable Bricks 4. Water Filters)

  1. HWANG PUU CO. (Side backpacks, security protection package, luggage case, briefcase)

  1. LONG CHEN DRINKING WATER EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. (Soda water dispensers, commercial dispensers, water boilers, water heaters)

  1. LONG YEAR IMPORT & EXPORT (TAIWAN) CO. LTD. (expanded metal machines. Metal sheet embossing machines/welded mesh machines. Wire coating machines. Chain link machines/plywood making machines)
https://www.taiwantrade.com/company/long-year-import-export-taiwan-co-ltd-6992.html

  1. SHEEPON TEXTILE CO. LTD. (Spandex Covering Yarn, Functional
Covered Yarn, Functional Knit & Wavering Fabrics)
            www.sheepon.com.tw

  1. SHIHMARK CO.LTD. (Stationery, Office Supply, Stamp, Energy-saving products)
Thanks and with best regards
Mukesh Kalra
Joint Secretary (International Trade)
Federation of Indian Micro and Small &
Medium Enterprises (FISME)
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LEO VARADKAR ELECTED LEADER FINE GAEL PARTY.

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Leo Varadkar is set to become the Republic of Ireland’s next Prime Minister after winning the leadership of the Fine Gael party. The 38-year-old will become the first gay Prime Minister and will also be the country’s youngest ever leader.
Mr Varadkar beat his rival, Housing Minister Simon Coveney, with 60 per cent of the votes to lead Fine Gael – the biggest party in the coalition government. He will succeed Enda Kenny as leader of the centre-right party within weeks.
Leo Varadkar, minister for social protection, was elected on Friday as leader of Ireland’s Fine Gael, the country’s biggest political party.
Varadkar secured 60 percent of the total weighted vote in the contest while his only rival Simon Coveney, minister for housing, planning, community and local government, only took 40 percent.
Varadkar will succeed Enda Kenny, who has been taoiseach (prime minister) since 2011 and leader of the ruling party since 2002.
In mid May, Kenny retired as leader of Fine Gael under pressure from both inside and outside of the party.
In a statement after Varadkar’s victory, Kenny congratulated his successor as leader of Fine Gael, saying that he wanted to extend his “heartiest” congratulations to Varadkar.
“This is a tremendous honor for him and I know he will devote his life to improving the lives of people across our country. He will have my full support in the work that lies ahead,” Kenny said.
The current taoiseach said he will now provide a “brief but appropriate” period for Varadkar to form a new government.
Varadkar,  delivering his victory speech, said he was honored to be elected as party leader.He said it is the start of a more democratic, more engaged and more inclusive Fine Gael party.
Earlier, his only rival Coveney pledged full support to the new party leader. Coveney said Varadkar was a worthy winner of the contest and that he would work side by side with him to do everything he could to help the new leader.
Born on Jan. 18, 1979 in Dublin, Varadkar is the youngest child and only son of an Indian immigrant father and an Irish mother.
The young Dubliner was 22 when he entered Irish politics. At 27, he was elected to parliament.
Varadkar will become the youngest taoiseach in the history of the country at 38.
The Dail Eireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament, must now vote to ratify Varadkar, a move that is expected to take place within the next fortnight.

GOVT RAID ON FISCAL CORRUPTION & TERROR FUND

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh today assured that government will put an end to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and ensure peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on the achievements of his Ministry during last three years, Mr Singh said, 368 terrorists were killed between 2014 and 2017. He said, the incidents of infiltration from Pakistan have come down by 45 per cent after surgical strike in September last year.
The Minister said 10,000 Special Police Officers have been sanctioned for the state. He also said that he does not wish to see stones in hands of the Valley’s youth and 2000 crore rupees have been approved for more than 36,000 displaced families in the state.
The Minister said, there is an improvement in the security situation in the country. He said, the result is evident in 25 per cent reduction in Naxal attacks. Mr Singh said, National Policy and Action Plan was launched to tackle Left-Wing Extremism and Centre has adopted the doctrine of SAMADHAN to counter the menace.
Centre is expediting the process of infrastructure development in Left Wing Extremism affected areas. He said, banks, medical colleges, and airports have come up in Left Wing Extremism affected areas and 2187 mobile towers have been erected.
The Minister stated that government has been successful in countering the challenges posed by the ISIS. He pointed out that despite India having a large Muslim population, ISIS has not been able to establish itself in the country.
National Investigation Agency, NIA today carried out searches at 23 locations in Kashmir, Delhi and Haryana in connection with terror funding in the Kashmir Valley.
The NIA, which had earlier registered a Preliminary Enquiry, converted it into a regular case last evening and began searches in the wee hours.
An official source said, around eight hawala dealers and traders in the national capital were raided, besides two in Sonepat, Haryana.
Among those raided by the NIA in Srinagar were Altaf Fantoosh, the son-in-law of hardline leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, and some second rung separatist leaders belonging to Hurriyat Conference and the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front. The agency seized nearly 1.5 crore rupees from various locations in the Kashmir Valley, besides documents which were being scrutinised.
Our correspondent reports, this is for the first time since early 1990s that a central probe agency has carried out raids in connection with terror funding to separatists.
The raids follow questioning of three separatists – Nayeem Khan, Farooq Ahmed Dar alias ‘Bitta Karate’ and Gazi Javed Baba of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, in the national capital last month.
During a sting operation, Nayeem Khan was seen purportedly confessing to receiving money from Pakistan-based terror groups.
CBI has arrested a Lieutenant Colonel and a middleman in connection with an alleged transfer racket at the Army headquarter in New Delhi in which army officers paid lakhs of rupees to manipulate their postings.
Official sources said, the agency arrested the two while an alleged bribe of two lakh rupees was changing hands for transfer of a Bengaluru based army officer.
The agency busted the racket involving senior Army officers posted at its headquarters in Delhi. Sources say, they were allegedly giving choice postings for “huge illegal gratification” which ran into lakhs for a single transfer.
The case has been registered against Lieutenant Colonel Ranganathan Suvramani Moni, Hyderabad- based army officer Purshottam, Bengaluru-based barracks and stores officer S. Subhas and alleged middleman Gaurav Kohli.
CBI sources say some more senior officers are suspected to be involved in the case. The agency FIR allege that the bribe was being paid through hawala channels.
The bureau is focusing on how the army officers were ready to pay lakhs of rupees to get a posting of their choice.

INDIA THE FASTEST GROWING MAJOR ECONOMY: ARVIND PANAGARIYA

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GDP growth is fashionable term in economy to highlights the achievements of the nation.Globally disparities have widened to such an extend that those with  static income or lower income is unable to cope with day to day needs whereas those in race of grace of system are loaded with surge in purse hike thus enjoy the fruits of economy of inflation. US, Britain, France German along with majority of the nations reel under the burden inflated growth for frugal percentage of people in the nation and rest crawl to survive. With technology taking roller coaster drive unemployment is on rise  7 millions per year and another 10 millions each years get prepared to seek employment and the present government which offered for than 10 millions employment finds its self in midst of sea unable to navigate to clear this growing disparities thus exodus of brains to foreign lands for better perspective is still in vogue as our currency gets depleted each year and those enhancing in its value find the professional safe heaven to undertake work. The Governance across the globe finds close to national treasury  thus finds its institutional loquacious eloquence of sweet fantastic dreams for masses and windfall amenities, power,funds of immense value at their feet. We therefore find the positive and calculus mantras from those at helm of affairs without telling tale of government actions on people getting unemployment, underemployment those in line to seek employment.

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said today that India will regain the crown of the fastest growing major economy, overtaking China, as early as the first quarter of 2017-18.
Talking to news agency, Mr Panagariya said India, on an annual basis, is ahead of China and will regain the growth momentum soon on the back of host of reforms initiated by the Narendra Modi Modi government.
India lost the tag to China in the March quarter with the GDP growth slipping to 6.1 per cent. China recorded a growth rate of 6.9 per cent during the January-March quarter.
However, on an annual basis, India grew by 7.1 per cent in 2016-17.
Mr Panagariya further said that the growth will rebound in the current fiscal at a minimum of 7.5 per cent and accelerate further in the coming years. He said government has taken lots of reform measures and country will get to the 8 per cent growth trajectory in the next two years.

SUNEEL DARSHAN UNRAVELS THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF EK HASEENA THI EK DEEWANA THA!

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With music being the soul of Suneel Darshan’s Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha (EHTEDT), the challenging task for the filmmaker of the romantic mystery was to create an album justifying the movie theme.

While it took the veteran filmmaker almost five months to finalise the songs of his film, it’s the journey and his association with the music maestro Nadeem (of Nadeem-Shravan fame) that has been a memorable journey.

Suneel Darshan recollects, “When I decided to make EHTEDT and collaborate with Nadeem on the project, I wanted to lock the film’s music and songs before going into the stage of pre-production. After sending him the script and situations, I set up an appointment with Nadeem in Dubai and when I was there, he was ready with his plethora of compositions. He had a variety of songs for each situation. He sang the songs to me and I selected the ones I liked.”

“Once the music and songs fell in place, we came back to India with the rough format of 5 songs. Then we employed music arrangers here and they set up the musical arrangements and the tunes were recorded. The basic strength of Nadeem’s melody had to be retained and at the same time I had to take the music forward to 2017. So we blended it in such a way that we had strong melodies and contemporary orchestration happening,” he adds.

Suneel has previously worked with Nadeem in several musical hits including Ek Rishta: The Bond of Love, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Andaaz, Barsaat, Dosti, Mere Jeevan Sathi and EHTEDT mark their seventh project together.  “The lingering ability of the title track was so strong that after I finished shooting the movie, I came back and recorded one more version of the song, which was more of the Coke Studio kind of a format,” he recollects.

68TH JUNIOR NATIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2017

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Dear Editor
We are glad to announce that a press meet will be held at 5 pm today at Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, where the fixtures and groupings of the 68th Junior National Basketball Championship 2017 will be made public.
Venue: Indoor Sports Complex, Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Budh Nagar, Greater Noida
 
Date & Time: 3rd June, 5:00 pm onwards
Dignitaries to be present: Mr Chander Mukhi Sharma, Secretary General, BFI; Dr Mrs Seema Sharma, President, UP Basketball Association (UPBA); Mr Bhupendra Shahi, Hon. Secretary, UPBA and Mr Alok Sharma, Additional Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal.
We will also be sharing the soft copy of the fixtures and groupings by 7 pm today, post the conclusion of this press conference.
We look forward to sending you regular updates from the Championship that tips off tomorrow at Shiv Nadar University, and will continue till 11th June.
Look forward to your support and coverage for this important national event.
Regards
Himamshu

DEAR NARESH KUMAR, PLEASE JOIN US ON MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 5TH,

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Please join us on Monday evening, June 5th, for the screening of the internationally acclaimed documentary, “Guli’s Children”, from our very own CISLI fellow, Joe Thomas Karackattu.
Sincerely,
India China Institute
Devesh Kapur

Eventbrite - Colloquium on the Economies and Societies of India and China
MONDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2017 | 5:00-6:30 PM

The New School University Center
Event Cafe (Lower Level)
63 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(2016, English, 43 mins)
Synopsis: Calicut (also known as Guli in Chinese) in Kerala was an important node in the overall links between China and India. Guli’s Children brings out the cultural-historical ties, the physical artefacts and, most importantly, traces of human genealogy that survive between Kerala and China to this day.

M6.9 – NEAR ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

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90% EMISSION ON INDIA – JAVDEKAR, PIYUSH, UMA, SUNITA LOQUACIOUS

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June03, 2017 (C) Ravinder Singh progressindia2015@gmail.com
Most of our leaders said in an opportunity of such challenges lies greater opportunity of unemployed and underemployed youth to big business in case the undermentioned challenges are properly planned and systematically  hlped to build support companies cluster to weed out carbon and bring grenn technology in palce. Nksagar commented .
Gregarious eloquence at its best let down India everywhere but this time it was Washington – US President in rejecting Paris Agreement was most CRITICAL of India who wanted $100b to $450b annually to Clean Up Dirty Plants and invest in Green Energy Program.
IPR issues may be next on US President’s Agenda.
I was extremely Critical of Prakash Javdekar led Climate Commitment based on most LUNATIC Assumptions guided by Extreme Dullard Sunita Narayan to seek Doubling of Coal Burning by 2030 and in doing so demanding $100b to $450b annual AID for Economies in Transition – India biggest country to benefit from it.
While USA estimated Economic Loss for Continuing With Paris Deal at $3000b annual GDP & 6.5m Lobs and $7000 household Income Loss– which is correct considering US shall be importing Finished Goods than manufacturing within, INDIA didn’t mention any ECONOMIC LOSS of DOUBLING COAL PRODUCTION, COAL POWER & EMISSIONS – COULD BE 50% of GDP. India’s Energy Expenditure is already more could be many times more than Household Expenditure.
1.      India has over 200,000 MW Hydro Potential in Himalayas alone – Multi-purpose Dams could provide 800 BU of Power for say 200-500 years, Supply 500 BCM of CLEAN WATER for Irrigation, Urban Use, Flood Protection for 30 million hectares.
2.      Transmission Losses exceed 23% to around 30%,
3.      Irrigation Tube-wells consume 20% of Power,
4.      No Efficient WOOD BURNING STOVES, FOODPROCESSING to Cut Emissions.
5.      There is 30% plus Energy Efficiency opportunity.  – Little Progress.
6.      200 million tons of Urban Garbage – 80% can be avoided just by DRESSING UP & PACKAGING in village itself.
7.      160m tones AVOIDED WASTE to Minimize LANDFILL DUMPING, METHANE Emissions.
8.      160m Tons of waste could be FREE FODDAR to Cattle Feed, increase Milk & Meat production.
9.      100,000 MW of Nuclear Power is Clean Option – N-Reactors PLWR have 39% Thermal Efficiency compared to 25% of PHWR – Huge advantage in Safety & Efficiency – Coastal units can produce ‘DE-SALINATED WATER’.
10.Rooftop Solar has 3 Times more ADVANTAGE than Mega Solar Parks.
11.Electric Transport – Railways – Very Little Progress.
12.Local Food Production to Minimize Transportation.
My PIL in NGT on October19, 2015 was not admitted which is attached.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq56cg8dRuA
IMPORTANT CLIPPINGS – Full Text also attached
In 2015, the United Nations, departing top climate officials, reportedly described the $100 billion per year as “peanuts.” And stated that the $100 billion is the tail that wags the dog. In 2015, the green climate fund’s executive director reportedly stated that estimated funding needed would increase to $450 billion per year after 2020, and nobody even knows where the money is going to. Nobody’s been able to say where is it going to.

China will be allowed to build hundreds of additional coal plants. So, we can’t build the plants, but they can, according to this agreement. India will be allowed to double its coal production by 2020. Think of it. India can double their coal production. We’re supposed to get rid of ours. Even Europe is allowed to continue construction of coal plants.

In short, the agreement doesn’t eliminate coal jobs. It just transfers those jobs out of America and the United States, and ships them to foreign countries. This agreement is less about the climate and more about other countries gaining a financial advantage over the United States.

For example, under the agreement, China will be able to increase these emissions by a staggering number of years, 13. They can do whatever they want for 13 years. Not us.
India makes its participation contingent on receiving billions and billions and billions of dollars in foreign aid from developed countries. There are many other examples. But the bottom line is that the Paris Accord is very unfair at the highest level to the United States.

The cost to the economy at this time would be close to $3 trillion in lost GDP and 6.5 million industrial jobs, while households would have $7,000 less income, and in many cases, much worse than that.
Ravinder Singh, Inventor & Consultant, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROJECTS
Y-77, Hauz Khas, ND -110016, India. Ph: 091- 9871056471, 9718280435, 9650421857
Ravinder Singh* is a WIPO awarded inventor specializing in Power, Transportation,
Smart Cities, Water, Energy Saving, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Technologies and Projects

UN MIGRATION AGENCY SEEKS FUNDING FOR DISPLACEMENT SETTLEMENTS IN BANGLADESH HIT BY CYCLONE MORA

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  1. UN Migration Agency Seeks Funding for Displacement Settlements in Bangladesh Hit by Cyclone Mora
Humanitarian Emergencies, Migration and Environment
Bangladesh – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has launched an appeal for USD 3.7 million to help Rohingya migrants living in settlements in Bangladesh affected by Cyclone Mora. The storm hit the country’s coastline around Cox’s Bazar early on Tuesday.
The cyclone, which brought 117 km/h winds and heavy rain, tore into the makeshift settlements and host communities. The settlements house over 130,000 ethnic Rohingya, who are also known in Bangladesh as  Undocumented Myanmar Nationals (UMNs).
The storm destroyed 25 per cent of shelters and left as many as 80 per cent damaged. Food and fuel supplies were destroyed, electricity lines were cut, and health and sanitation infrastructure was also badly damaged.
The IOM appeal, which aims to help up to 80,000 people in the makeshift settlements and host communities between now and year end, will target health, water, sanitation, shelter and protection.
IOM emergency response staff working in the settlements say that repairs to water and sanitation facilities are a top health priority. The storm knocked out 243 latrines, as well as tube wells that desperately poor residents depend on for clean water.
Shelter and non-food relief items, including plastic sheeting, mosquito nets and blankets, are urgently needed for the estimated 17,000 families who lost their homes.
Infrastructure, including water and sanitation, has come under increasing strain in Cox’s Bazar in recent months. Since violence erupted in Myanmar’s Northern Rakhine State in October 2016, over 75,000 UMNs have crossed the border to seek safety in Bangladesh.
Most of the affected are now living in makeshift settlements around Cox’s Bazar, where IOM provides site management and coordinates the work of other aid agencies in three settlements housing 103,000 people.
The UN Migration Agency, which has worked with Undocumented Myanmar Nationals and host communities in Cox’s Bazar since 2014, also provides water, sanitation assistance, shelter, healthcare and protection from gender-based violence in the three settlements.

SAGAR MEDIA INC, THE DISCUSSION KEEPS EVOLVING

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SECRETARY MINES ARUN KUMAR CHAIRS CCEC MEETING OF 17 MAJOR MINERAL STATES

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The Secretary Mines Shri Arun Kumar chaired a meeting of the Coordination- Cum- Empowered Committee (CCEC) of the major mineral producing states in New Delhi today. Representatives from seventeen states were present in the meeting. The discussion mainly focussed on the states’ preparedness for e-auction of mineral blocks for 2017-18. The seven states informed the Secretary Mines, that as many as 71 blocks have been identified for e-auctioning during the remaining part of year 2017-18.
These blocks include 6 blocks (2 Gold, 4 cement grade Limestone) in Andhra Pradesh, 11 blocks (4 Bauxite, 7 Limestone) in Chhattisgarh, 12 blocks (3 Bauxite, 9 Limestone) in Gujarat, 9 blocks (1 Bauxite, 3 Limestone,1 Gold, 1 Graphite, 2 Emerald, 1 Iron Ore) in Jharkhand, 18 blocks (4 Bauxite, 7 Limestone,1 Gold, 1 Graphite, 2 Manganese, 2 Iron Ore, 2 Copper) in Maharashtra, 7 blocks (1 Limestone,1 Graphite, 5 Iron Ore) in Odisha and 8 blocks (7 Limestone, 1 Copper) in Rajasthan.
The Secretary Mines Shri Arun Kumar addressing the CCEC meeting, asked the States to expedite and monitor the auctions, as recently a large number of leases have elapsed due to the section 10A(2)(c) of the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act 1957, which should now come up for auction route only. He further said that as a large number of merchant mining leases will come up for auction on 31.3.2020, the States need to prepare their plans in advance latest by September this year and share it with Mines Ministry so that production slack can be met and the supply of essential minerals and iron ore remain smooth. He said, the auctions conducted so far will fetch Rs. 85250 crores to States of which the additional contribution due to auction is Rs. 67,501 crores over the licence period of 50 years. Just 4 States constitute 90 % of this takeaway and other states need to expedite their mining auctions.
The CCEC meeting also discussed other key issues of the mining sector like Minor Mineral Rules, Status of project implementation under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) and the creation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) after the MMDR Amendment Act with effect from 12 Jan 2015 to address the development goals of the people affected by mining. The meeting also reviewed the progress in Mining Tenement System (MTS) implementation, Mining Surveillance System (MSS), Star rating of mines, and the action plan for auctioning the mining leases expiring in March 2020.

CPR: “INITIATIVE ON CLIMATE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT”

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The Centre for Policy Research “Initiative on Climate Energy and Environment” shares the following comments on President Trump’s announcement of June 2017 announcing the US exit from the Paris Accord
“President Trump’s remarks reveal a disturbing lack of knowledge about the Paris Agreement. His contention that the Paris Agreement hamstrings the US while allowing India and China to increase their emissions is baffling. The Agreement allows every country to ‘nationally determine’ its contribution (NDC), and, it does not oblige them to achieve these. Trump’s tenuous grasp on the fundamental tenets of the Agreement he just rejected bodes poorly for any future engagement with the US on climate change.’ said Prof. Lavanya Rajamani, Professor at the Centre for Policy Research
“President Trump’s assertion that he will renegotiate a fair deal for the US is also perplexing,” she added. “The Paris Agreement is remarkable for the extent to which it privileges sovereignty and national autonomy. The perceived ‘unfairness’ Trump alludes to stems not from an internationally prescribed target – the Paris Agreement contains none – but a ‘nationally determined’ contribution chosen by the previous US administration of its own volition. Renegotiating an Agreement that has near-universal buy-in, especially to accommodate a state that has revealed a less than passing familiarity with the Paris Agreement, is not an option.”
“India, a country whose citizens consume less than a tenth the electricity of an average American, is already turning its economy toward clean energy,” said Navroz K. Dubash, a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research. “Mr Trump fundamentally misunderstands the changes sweeping the global energy economy, while India, despite being a much poorer country, is leading this change. By justifying the US exit from Paris in part by claiming that India will only act with international financial support, Mr. Trump is hiding behind India’s poor who, meanwhile, are already making the transition to clean energy that Mr. Trump scorns as unviable.”
“As a climate vulnerable country, India needs to stand with the EU and China to hold the line on the Paris Accord,” argued Dubash. “It is not for the world to adjust to America’s misguided policies, but for concerned Americans to forge a more sensible approach at home to the only climate treaty we have.”
Contact
Lavanya Rajamani: lrajamani@gmail.com. +49-151-71668944
Navroz K. Dubash: ndubash@gmail.com. +91-9811805438
About the Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment
The Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment at the Centre for Policy Research produces research, informs public opinion and generates debate on climate policy at international, national and sub-national levels.
About Centre for Policy Research
The Centre for Policy Research (CPR) has been one of India’s leading public policy think tanks since 1973. The Centre is a non-profit, independent institution dedicated to conducting research that contributes to a more robust public discourse about the structures and processes that shape life in India. CPR focuses on five different thematic clusters: Economic Policy Analysis; Environmental Law and Governance; Urbanization; International Relations and Security; Law, Regulation and the State.

“ENTREPRENEUR INDIA 2017” AWARDS “

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We would like to invite you & your esteemed organization to nominate for “Entrepreneur India 2017″ Awards .The Nomination for Awards are open and you may submit nominations in Emerging or Established Entrepreneur award categories as an individual or an organization.
Entrepreneur India Awards 2017  shall host the ceremony on 18th July 2017 at Hotel J W Marriot, Delhi. For fee and complete nomination categories please visit http://www.entrepreneurindia.com/congress/award_registration.php 
We would be organizing a gala awards ceremony, to felicitate the achievers in all 35 award categories, on the 18th of July at Hotel J W Marriot, Aerocity, N Delhi. We would wait for your nomination and would be honored by your personal presence @Entrepreneur India Awards 2017. For more information on Entrepreneur India 2017 please visithttp://www.entrepreneurindia.com/congress/  or call us at 9313034080.
We look forward to your nominations.
With kindest regards,
Abhinav Dwivedi  
Awards Head,
Entrepreneur India 2017

COUNTRY LIKE INDIA NEEDS A STRONG TRANSPORT SYSTEM : VISHAL GUPTA

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-Vishal Gupta’s company Ajivi is all set to create technology that would help inumerable aspects for smart city
-Delhi’s Dimts Depot at Raj Ghat is all Tech savy and is now a smart bus d
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NEW DELHI, 2ND JUNE
Be it Delhi or any other city across India , eachone wants to be tagged as a smart city . Smart transport us one aspect of smart city venture. To solve the problem of Pollution and traffic havoc a company called Ajivi has developed a new technique.
According to Ajivi’s technology head Vishal Gupta, their company have converted the Raj ghat based bus terminal into a smart depot through their smart fleet management system. This has helped to make a computerised data about all the drivers and the buses. This has helped in maintanence of the buses and helped to control the pollution by by setting right every engine issues on time .
To support this important step Raj ghat depot head and owner of Antony Tito Verghese and Ajivi’s director Kirti chubby were also present. Tito seemed quiet happy with Ajivi’ smart fleet management system as it has helped to remind on right time drivers licence renew date or bus fitness certificate or conditioning of parts or tyre changing permit time can be known very easily. Pollution has lowered because of this system.
So finally after this success they are all set to start off with this stem all over delhi. Not just the depot but this initiative will help public as well to get rid of bus breakdown during their travel which will save money and time. Ajivi is all set to start smart health , smart water, smart education and clean India venture all across the country which seems will be quiet fruitful.

SPECIAL SCREENING OF SACHIN:A BILLION DREAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN

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New Delhi, 2 June 2017: A special screening of Sachin:A Billion Dreams was today arranged by the makers of the film for UNICEF South Asia, for underprivileged children with the help of UNICEF and NGO PRATYeK.
The children were inspired after watching the docu-drama which traces the cricketer’s journey from a young boy to a cricketing legend. 
The NGO PRATYeK which in Hindi means ‘every being’ recognises children as primary stakeholders of society and therefore seeks to provide them with local, national and international forums and platforms towards effectively changing the policies and systems by providing them opportunities to influence policy making and ensure their effective implementation.
Recently special screenings of Sachin A Billion Dreams were also organised by the makers of the film for villagers of Puttamraju Kandriga .
Sachin: A Billion Dreams which released worldwide on 26th of May among great reviews is directed James Erskine and produced by Ravi Bhagchandka and Carnival Motion Pictures under the banner of 200 NotOut Productions.

HOLLYWOOD’S SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER SEASON IS HERE!

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The Hollywood summer movie season is dominated by two types of movie: action packed sequels (a new installment in a story) and reboots (reimagined versions of previously told stories).
With Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 and Disney’s Pirates Of The Caribbean 5 kick-starting the blockbuster summer of 2017, here’s a sneak peak in to the other exciting movies in store for all of us in the summer period before the rains kick in! From talking cars to horrific mummies and ravaging apes and kickass superheroes, everyone has something to look forward to this June-July!
Cars 3D- 16th June
Lightning McQueen and all the beloved talking cars are back in Disney-Pixar’s Cars3D. Starring the voice of Owen Wilson, Kerry Washington, Armie Hammer, Nathan Fillion and Bonnie Hunt amongst others; Cars 3 cruises into cinemas this June 16!
Wonder Woman- 2nd June
Last summer, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was widely considered a fiascot, but its shining star was Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, who didn’t get nearly enough screen time. Now she’s got a whole movie to herself.
Spiderman: Homecoming- 7th July
We’ve got ourselves a new Spider-Man in Tom Holland, who made his first appearance in Captain America: Civil War last year. The trailer looks good, and it’s always exciting to see an actor breathe new life into a beloved character — and Spidey is nothing if not beloved.
War Of the Planet Of The Apes-14th July
That War for the Planet of the Apes is being directed by Matt Reeves (who also made 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) is especially promising with stunning VFX
The Mummy-9th June
Tom Cruise stars in the reimagining of the Mummy franchise

Transformers: The Last Knight-23rd June
It is the fifth installment of the live-action Transformers film series and a direct sequel to 2014’s Transformers: Age of Extinction. The film was directed by Michael Bay, with Mark Wahlberg and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles from Age of Extinction alongside Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, and John Turturro from the first three movies.
Despicable Me 3- 30th June
Despicable Me 3 will be the third installment in the Despicable Me film series, and the sequel to Despicable Me 2 (2013). Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, and co-directed by Eric Guillon, the film is written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. It stars the voices of Steve Carell in a dual role, Kristen Wiig, and Trey Parker.

9TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS DIGITALLY INTEGRATED IMPLANT DENTISTRY

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The Academy of Oral Implantology hosts 9th International Congress showcasing latest advancements in Digitally Integrated Implant Dentistry

  • The ultimate aim as a dentist is to provide stronger treatment solution to dental problems through integrated dentistry
  • Digitally Integrated Implants allows for precise and predictable outcomes

New Delhi, 2nd June 2017: The Academy of Oral Implantalogy (AOI) flagged off their 9thinternational conference on the ‘Digitally Integrated Implant Dentistry’ at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi today.

The conference spread over a period of three days will witness doctors from the specialty showcase methods of how these advanced procedures can go a long way in improving dental health and thereby lead to better overall health. Over the next two days, doctors from the specialty will showcase methods of how these advanced procedures can go a long way in improving dental health and thereby lead to better overall health.

Speaking on the theme of this year’s conference Dr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Consultant and Head Dept of Dental Sciences Max Smart Superspeciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, said “The aim of our conference this year is to integrate technology with dental procedures for precise, cost efficient, and time efficient outcomes. Digitally integrated implants should be made available to all dentally crippled people. We are also very hopeful that through this endeavor of ours, medical tourism in India will increase. By digitizing dental implants, patients traveling to India will have to incur fewer costs. Procedures that earlier took days to complete, can now be done within hours. Patients get dentally restored faster and go back home happy.”

The procedures and processes presented at the conference are evidence based and tested. Also aimed at providing reasonable and predictable treatment solutions to their patients, the congregation presents scientific papers brought out by young doctors. These scientific papers showcase what the future vision of the doctors is in dental Implantology.

Great advancements in dental surgery have been made to assist with bone and tissue regeneration so that when it is time to insert the implant, the extraction site has been stabilized and a graft performed to protect the integrity of the site. Patients no longer have to wait to replace their missing tooth – now the dental implant, post and dental crown can be set in just one visit. With immediate dental implants, you do not need to live with a gap in your teeth or wear a fake temporary cap while you wait for the dental implant to heal. And with single-visit dental implants becoming more successful, more patients are inquiring about this procedure.

Expanding on the concept of digital dentistry, Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit S Bhasin, Head at Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, said, “This technology will allow us to pre-plan all our surgeries. CT scans and 3D equipment will help us prepare dental implants to ensure same-day procedures through a virtual mock-up of the patients’ mouth, which eliminates cutting through the gums to find the bone. This eliminates the long period of healing and reduces follow-up visits as well. We have invested in the research and development of this concept and are dedicated to training dentists in this technology. As awareness and availability increases throughout the country, more and more patients will be able to opt for this procedure.”

The Academy of Oral Implantology (AOI) works towards advancement of science and art of oral implantology; to promote current innovative procedures in the field; to foster research and education.

About AOI
The Academy of Oral Implantology is a body that provides a platform for doctors to present their work on a common congregation. The AOI also provides an opportunity to implant companies to present their products to a common audience.
The AOI also provides fellowship to young dental specialists wherein the doctors are evaluated on basis of their in depth knowledge to provide safe and comprehensive implant related procedures to their patients.

For more information contact:

Dr. Ajay Sharma: 9810061862

BE SKILLFUL IN STRENGTH OF SOCIAL AND INTERNET MEDIA

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Sagar Video News
Sagar Media Inc give a fresher, the training to media qualified persons to be the strength of social and internet media those willing can approach for week training in house and at press conference with token sum of fees Rs.5K per student.Those interested write to – nksagar@rediffmail.com,7678404617,9810974027
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INVITATION FOR SPIC MACAY IITD INTERNATION CONVENTION

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SPIC MACAY, Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth, we would like to invite you to its 5th International Convention from 5th – 11th June 2017 at IIT Delhi. ​Pad​mashree awardee Dr Kiran Seth, the founder of SPIC MACAY, is celebrating with youth its 40 years in service of art, culture, music and heritage. ​Honourable  Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi ji has agreed to give the inaugural address through
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This year, we had over 4,000 registrations from all over the country, of which 1,500 have been selected to attend the convention.
There are 48 intensives which include Hindustani Vocal, Carnatic vocal, Dhrupad, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Koodiyattam, Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Crafts, Puppetry and Theater. These will be conducted by great masters in various fields.
The Convention will have over 20 Indian Classical Music and Dance, Folk and Talks by Padma Vibhushan Awardees: Vidushi Girija Devi,  Vidwan Umayalpuram Sivaraman, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Shri Adoor Gopalakrishnan; Padma Bhushan Awardees: Prof. T N Krishnan, Begum Parween Sultana, Smt. Teejan Bai, Vidushi Alarmel Valli, Vidushi Sudha Ragunathan, Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt; Padma Shri Awardees: Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, Pt. Venkatesh Kumar, Guru Ghanakanta Bora, Ustad F  Wasifuddin Dagar , Pt Bhajan Sopori Smt. Anjolie Ela Menon, Shri Dadi Pudumjee Shri Raghu Rai, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees- Smt Kapila Venu, Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande. We will be delighted to have your presence every day or on any day as per your time and convenience. We would request you to extend your help in terms of maximum media coverage of the event in making it successful.

MBDA-ISAE-FRENCH EMBASSY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FELICITATION

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DSC_0018.jpg FrenchDSC_0041DSC_0069.jpg Indian student to FrThe 2017 MBDA-ISAE-French Embassy scholarship winners were felicitated at a ceremony held at the Residence of France on June, 01, 2017. Deputy Chief of Mission, Claire Thuaudet and Loïc Piedevache, MBDA India Country Head presented the scholarship certificates to the winners.
The five laureates have been awarded a place in the most prestigious aerospace engineering university Institut Sup’erieur de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace (ISAE), situated in Toulouse in southern France. This is the fourth group of students selected under ISAE – MBDA Programme of Excellence to follow a two year Master’s course.
While undertaking the two year study program at the world renowned aerospace engineering institution, MBDA will cover all tuition costs and contribute to the living expenses while the Embassy of France, will ensure visa fee waivers, medical insurance coverage and access to affordable accommodation for the five laureates.
The elated students expressed unanimously that this scholarship has further motivated them than ever to become the best engineers in aerospace and aviation that they can be. They are enthusiastically looking forward to the great learning and working environment with outstanding teachers and a real mix of students which will help them in forming a career in the future because ISAE Supaero is a fantastic platform for entering the industry.
The academic cooperation team from Institut Français helped the students with all their queries regarding education, life, culture, entertainment that is available in France for the young students.
Among the awardees are two each from Bangalore and Chandigarh and one from Chennai. The proud parents who accompanied the students to the ceremony were visibly exuberant and content on the reassurance from Mrs Claire Thuaudet that their children are in safe hands as the Embassy pays a lot of attention to student’s welfare right from the preparation of the study project in India, to their stay in France and on their return. Even after the completion of their studies France Alumni will support them with multiple benefits of networking with alumni globally and access to exclusive services.
The five scholarship winners who are in their early 20s are Arti Kalra and Rashika Jain from PEC University of Technology in Chandigarh; Kartik Venkatraman and Sagar Shenoy Manikar from MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology at Bengaluru; and Ishaan Prakash from SRM University in Chennai.
We wish the winners all the very best as they soon begin an exciting and promising journey alongside MBDA ISAE in France.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO CHATTING WITH YOU

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Finally here! The new INTEWA UV system series for water disinfection is ready for delivery. All orders for UV systems, up to the 30.06.2017, received by us will receive an additonal 15% discount.
INTEWA UV systems for disinfection of water
The UV systems are used for the sterilization of water. The UV light reliably inactivates pathogens and functions without the production of disinfection by products. The UV lamps used are characterized by a long service life, high disinfecting perfomance and low energy consumption. The compact design allows easy removal and replacement of the lamps after expiry of their useful service life. For cleaning purposes, the quartz glass can be easily removed. All reactor chambers come with a sight window for fast, visual inspection.

UV-ANLAGE 16 W

  • stainless steel construction
  • control sight window
  • suitable for horizontal and vertical installation
  • incl. ballast with fault detection
  • Phillips low-pressure UV-lamps

UV-ANLAGE 30 AND 55 W

  • stainless steel construction
  • control sight window
  • suitable for horizontal and vertical installation
  • incl. ballast with fault detection
  • Phillips low-pressure UV-lamps

UV-ANLAGE 110 AND 220 W

  • stainless steel construction
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  • suitable for horizontal and vertical installation
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  • Phillips low-pressure UV-lamps
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DRINKING WATER

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Further information and the manual can be found on the INTEWA website  or directly on our online Catalog.
We look forward to chatting with you about our products and seeing
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PRESIDENT SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE WITH THE OFFICER TRAINEES OF INDIAN FOREIGN SERVICE OF 2016 BATCH

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The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Officer Trainees of Indian Foreign Service of 2016 Batch from Indian Foreign Service Institute at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 1, 2017.

SAGAR MEDIA INC.INVITATION TO JOIN: B2B MEETINGS

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INVITATION TO JOIN:
for:
 B2B Meetings with

Multisector delegation from Taiwan visiting New Delhi
(details of companies from Taiwan given below)

 Thursday | 8th June 2017| 9AM TO 5.30PM
Hotel Le-Meridien (Desire Hall)
New Delhi

 Dear Mr Sagar,
Greeting from Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME)!
We are pleased to inform you that a multisector delegation from Taiwan would be visiting New Delhi on Thursday 8th June 2017 to have B2B meetings with Indian companies.
The meeting would take place from 9am to 5.30pm at hotel Le-Meridien (Desire Hall), Windsor Place, New Delhi.
Kindly note, no charges are applicable but prior confirmation is a must. In order to confirm your meeting kindly let us have the name of the companies with whom you would like to meet along with your name, designation, company, mobile and e-mail. Also, mention whether you would like to have the meeting between 9am to 1.30pm or between 1.30pm to 5.30pm. The details of companies who are part of the delegation is given here-below along with the website.
We look forward to receiving your confirmation.
Details of the delegation:

  1. AUTEK TECHNOLOGY CORP. (1. Rubber tire machines, rubber press, rubber mixer and rubber pulverizer machine. 2.High speed mixer PVC, TPR, Masterbatch compound turn-key project & Pulverizer 3. PE, PP, PVC & PET recycle material turn-key project equipment)
http://autek.en.taiwantrade.com/

  1. GEON HUNG ENTERPRISE CO. LTD. (Agricultural and Horticultural Tools)
http://www.sumiogarden.com/

  1. GRAND ROYAL ENTERPRISE CO. LTD. (LED lamps, LED panel lights, filament LED)
http://www.grandroyal.com.tw/

  1. HARK GROUP INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY INC. (LED Lighting)

  1. HPB TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (1. Solar Powered LED Traffic Signs 2. Solar Powered Sign Boards 3. Water Permeable Bricks 4. Water Filters)

  1. HWANG PUU CO. (Side backpacks, security protection package, luggage case, briefcase)

  1. LONG CHEN DRINKING WATER EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. (Soda water dispensers, commercial dispensers, water boilers, water heaters)

  1. LONG YEAR IMPORT & EXPORT (TAIWAN) CO. LTD. (expanded metal machines. Metal sheet embossing machines/welded mesh machines. Wire coating machines. Chain link machines/plywood making machines)
https://www.taiwantrade.com/company/long-year-import-export-taiwan-co-ltd-6992.html

  1. SHEEPON TEXTILE CO. LTD. (Spandex Covering Yarn, Functional
Covered Yarn, Functional Knit & Wavering Fabrics)
            www.sheepon.com.tw

  1. SHIHMARK CO.LTD. (Stationery, Office Supply, Stamp, Energy-saving products)
Thanks and with best regards
Mukesh Kalra
Joint Secretary (International Trade)
Federation of Indian Micro and Small &
Medium Enterprises (FISME)

THE TEMPLE OF MY ART “WHATEVER YOU LOVE – YOU ARE.” — RUMI

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DEAR N.K.,

If you’d like to continue receiving my emails, please add this email address to you contacts:artabramova@artabramova.info
Artist Ekaterina Abramova
invites you to her event The Temple of my Art
“Whatever you love – you are.” — Rumi
Life is beautiful. And it becomes even more beautiful when you do what you love to do. I have three very important things that I need to have all the time: Love, Art, Nature.
To be alive I need love, to express my love I need art, to create art I need Nature. I believe all of us need these things in our lives.
I was traveling for being more with nature, nature always showing the way to yourself. Nature is the best teacher.
What are your three important things in your life? Let’s think and talk about it.
I would love to invite you again to the Temple of My Art, to my studio, on June 7, starting 7 pm.
And I believe for each of us Love will be one of the most important things in life. So let’s talk about it, let’s feel it and let’s see it. Let’s search for love. Let’s share love and speak about love.
I will wait for you with all my love to discuss love. Let’s share love, and not problems.
We can influence the world if we are in love with others and ourselves.
This event will be the first event as a discussion. Most of my works are dedicated to love and relationships. I am sending some of my new art works in this email.
Love comes first. And I would love to hear your ideas about the next topic. What can be the next event about?
The event will take place on Wed., June 7, 7-10pm
at Studio B68, MANA Contemporary
Address and directions:
MANA Contemporary
Studio B68
888 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Tel.: 201-238-0087
The MANA Art Complex is located just 2 miles from Holland Tunnel, if you ‘re travelling by car; and an easy 8-min. walk from the Journal Square PATH Train Station, which you can reach from the World Trade Center (3rd stop) or the 33rd Street (last stop) PATH Train Stations.
I am looking forward to see you there!!
Love & joy,
Ekaterina
201-238-0087
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PHILIPPINES GOVT REACHES CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT WITH MILITANTS

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Philippines, the government has reached a ceasefire agreement with militants in Marawi, to rescue up to two thousand civilians trapped in the city for nearly two weeks.
According to reports, the agreement has been negotiated by Moro Islamic Liberation Front whose unarmed members will also be responsible to shift the civilians to safer places. A government official said today that those trapped in the city need immediate help as they have been without food for the last thirteen days.

SYRIA’S PRESIDENT : WAR’S WORST FOLLOW US

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Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has said the worst of his country’s six-year war is behind them after a string of advances by his forces backed by key ally Russia.
In recent months, Assad’s troops and allied fighters have retaken territory across the country, including recapturing all of Aleppo city in December after years of fighting.
In an interview in Damascus with a India-based television station, the Syrian President said that things now are moving in the right direction, which is a better direction, because Syrian troops are defeating the terrorists.
The interview was released by the Syrian presidency today.
More than 320,000 people have been killed in Syria since the conflict began in March 2011 with demonstrations against Assad’s government.

AFRICAN UNION DISAPPROVES TRUMP’S PARIS ACCORD

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African Union has disapproved US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the landmark Paris climate deal and reaffirmed its full and unconditional support to the deal.
Expressing its full support for the initiative, the current head of the regional grouping, Guinean President Alpha Conde, called for the matter to be discussed at the G 20 summit in Germany next month.
In a statement on behalf of the African Union, Conde urged the international community to put in place the Paris accords and accelerate that process. President Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from the 2015 Paris accord and try to negotiate a new global deal on climate change.

THE FISME FACTOR

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The FISME Factor
President’s Message
Dr. Sangam Kurade, President, FISME” It was an honour for FISME to organize the first India Commonwealth SME Trade Summit in New Delhi. Welcoming the policy makers and delegates from scores of Commonwealth nations, I tried to attract their attention towards Trade Facilitation. It is an issue of critical importance for SMEs. Today, the biggest challenges that SMEs face while exporting are in the realm of non-tariff. The unavailability of relevant information required for clearance of goods, opaque procedures, technical standards and lack of MRAs among labs frustrates SMEs’ efforts for accessing new markets. While in many countries, institutional arrangements have been put in place following WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, it continues to be an uphill task for SME exporters to leverage them for ironing out market access barriers in importing countries. FISME strongly advocated how the private sector led arrangement of cooperation could be facilitated to smooth market access and facilitate trade. The participating policy makers and SMEs discussed, debated and agreed upon a Framework of MSME Cooperation covering most of the issues we raised. The framework was adopted as declaration as the outcome of Summit. It was heartening for me personally and professionally to be part of the facilitative process. ”
Mr. Dinesh Chandra Tripathi, President, FISME
Vol V, Issue 132: June 1, 2017
Activities
Business Banter: Lessons from Entrepreneurs
Macro Metre
Domestic Digest
State Scan
World Watch
Knowledge Store
…And A Lot More
Attn: All MSMEs
ESI and EPF amnesty scheme
A onetime window to employers to join ESI & EPF and regularize your records without reprimand on past non-compliance
Now extended to 30th June 2017
Activities

FISME ORGANIZED 1ST INDIA COMMONWEALTH SME TRADE SUMMIT IN NEW DELHI

Commerce Secretary for Government of India Ms. Rita Teaotia and Deputy Secretary General of Commonwealth Mr. Deodat Maharaj jointly inaugurated the first India Commonwealth SME Trade Summit on 30th June 2017 in New Delhi. Secretary MSME Dr. K.K. Jalan presided over the concluding session wherein the Framework of MSME Cooperation was adopted. The Summit was jointly supported by Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and industries, Government of India and the Commonwealth secretariat (London), Over 400 delegates from over 25 countries participated in the Trade Summit including senior officials from Commonwealth countries. Besides the highly sought after Business-to-Business meetings, three concurrent Forums were also held during the Summit. A high level policy dialogue Forum was addressed by five permanent Secretaries from Commonwealth countries. The Technology and Innovation Forum was organized by University of Nottingham and the Haydn Green Foundation (UK). Participating senior policy makers and leaders of SME associations and Chambers from the Commonwealth countries discussed and agreed to create Framework of MSME Cooperation within the Commonwealth. Besides the Secretaries of Commerce and MSME, the senior officials from Government of India who chaired or coordinated different sessions included Additional Secretary Commerce Mr. Anup Wadhavan, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner MSME Mr. S N Tripathi, Joint Secretary Commerce Mr. Damu Ravi and Director Commerce Mr. Bipin Menon.
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Business Banter: Lessons from Entrepreneurs

BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND AS WELL AS YOUR COMPANY BRAND

As entrepreneurs, we all follow our own path. For some, the rise to financial success is a long, slow, painful process. For others, things just seem to magically fall into place. I believe that the latter isn’t a result of magic, however, but is the sure sign of an entrepreneur who understands the importance of learning from, adapting to and growing with their business.
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Writing on the Wall

MODI GOVERNMENT: THE NEXT TWO YEARS

One of the reasons why growth has remained subdued in the last few years is the collapse in private sector investment. All efforts should be made to strengthen the corporate bond market in order to channelize long-term finance for Indian companies.
The next level of reforms should simplify laws in the land and labour markets, which will significantly improve the ease of doing business in the country.
Media Monitor

MACRO METRE

GDP TO ACCELERATE BY 0.75 PC IN FY18, SAYS CEA

NEW DELHI: Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian today said the GDP growth is expected to further pick up by 0.75 per cent this fiscal on the back of policy support including macroeconomic measures. “Overall, my sense is that the economy could do with all the policy support it could to bring it back to full potential, especially, all the macroeconomic instruments that should be deployed to get the economy back to its full potential,” he said while reacting to subdued GDP number of 7.1 per cent for 2016-17.
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AYE FINANCE SCOOPS $ 8 MN FUNDING FROM BLUE ORCHARD; AIMS FINANCING MSMES

Non-banking Finance Company (NBFC) Aye finance in a recent engagement with an International investment manager Blue Orchard, raised funds of 8 million dollars. These funds were raised through Non-Convertible Debentures with a maturity period of five years. Blue Orchard was formed under an initiative of the United Nations to manage microfinance debt investments worldwide. The company has extended funds of 8 million to Aye Finance.
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GOVT APPROVES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MODEL IN DEFENCE

The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the ‘strategic partnership’ model under which select private firms will be roped in to build military platforms like fighter jets, submarines and battle tanks. The policy will give a boost to defence manufacturing by private defence majors including leading foreign firms. After the cabinet meeting, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said the government wants to implement at the earliest the new model which is aimed at production of major defence platforms and equipment by Indian companies in collaboration with leading foreign firms.
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GST WILL HELP SMES GROW, PUT AN END TO TAX CORRUPTION: GST COUNCIL OFFICIAL

With a little more than a month remaining for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the country, the GST council has indicated that under the new tax regime there is huge scope for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to grow further. Arun Goyal, Additional Secretary of the GST council in a lecture at India International Center made these remarks. He further informed that over a period of time, the GST council is looking towards reducing the number of tax slabs. Currently under the GST bill, there is 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent and 28 per cent tax slab; this might be reduced to 1 or 2 tax slabs.
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DOMESTIC DIGEST

EY LAUNCHES DIGIGST TO HELP BUSINESSES COMPLY WITH GST

In a bid to help out Indian businesses floundering to comply with the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Ernst & Young (EY) has announced the launch of DigiGST – an integrated GSP-ASP (GST Suvidha Provider- Application Service Provider) solution that provides organisations with end-to-end GST compliance support. The company has hosted DigiGST on Microsoft Azure to ensure security to its clients. “The launch of GST is perhaps India’s most significant and complex economic reform and technology will play a critical role in this transformation journey.

RBI HAD ADVISED BANKS TO REVIEW THEIR EXISTING LENDING POLICIES TO MSMES: SS MUNDRA

With a view to provide timely financial support to MSMEs facing financial difficulties during their Life Cycle, RBI had advised the banks to review their existing lending policies and incorporating therein, among others, provisions for sanctioning of Standby Credit Facility in case of term loans, Additional Working Capital Limits, Mid Term Review of Regular Working Capital Limits, and Timelines for Credit Decisions, said SS Mundra, Deputy Governor, RBI.

INDIA SUGAR OUTPUT EXPECTED TO JUMP ON DECENT MONSOON

India’s 2017/18 sugar production will likely jump a quarter from the previous year to 25 million tonnes as decent monsoon rains are forecast, the head of an industry body told Reuters. That rebound in output to volumes near consumption levels could sap demand for imports from the world’s biggest consumer of the sweetener, dragging on international prices that are already near their lowest in over a year.

PRODUCTION OF HORTICULTURE CROPS LIKELY TO TOUCH 295 MILLION TONNES

Production of horticulture crops such as fruit and vegetables have seen an increase over the previous year. The production is estimated at 295 million tonnes in 2016-17 crop year ending June, shows the second advance estimates released by the agriculture ministry on Tuesday. Compared to the previous year when production was 286.18 million tonnes, the harvest is 3.1% higher. It is also 2.7% higher over the first advance estimate issued in February largely due to rise in on ..

FISHERIES SECTOR EXPECTED TO TOUCH RS 1.5 LAKH CRORE BY 2020: ASSOCHAM

Urging the government to double the outlay of Rs 3,000 crore for development and management of fisheries sector, apex industry body Assocham on Tuesday said that India could achieve about 16 million metric tonnes (MMT) of inland and marine fisheries’ production by 2019-20 thereby adopting a target oriented approach to achieve eight per cent growth year-on-year. “Aided by government’s efforts to bring systemic changes in processing sector, the domestic segment in raw and processed fisheries sector in value terms is expected to touch Rs 1.5 lakh crore by 2020 and total domestic retail market is forecast to cross Rs 61 lakh crore or almost triple in next 4-5 years,” noted a just-concluded Assocham study titled ‘Fisheries in India: Potential & prospects; Reference state – West Bengal.’

ADB-PNB SIGN $100 MN LOAN TO FINANCE SOLAR ROOFTOP SYSTEMS ON INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Punjab National Bank (PNB) have signed a USD 100 million loan to finance large solar rooftop systems on industrial and commercial buildings throughout India. The loan will be guaranteed by the Government of India. PNB will use the ADB funds to make further loans to various developers and end users to install rooftop solar systems. This is the first tranche loan of the USD 500 million multi tranche finance facility Solar Rooftop Investment Program (SRIP) approved by ADB in 2016.
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WEST BENGAL

WEST BENGAL GOVERNMENT TO UTILISE ITS UNUSED LAND FOR FRUIT FARMS

West Bengal government has decided to utilise its unused land for setting up fruit farms. The project will start with a farm on 810 hectares unused piece of land, spread over Ranibandh, Raipur, Simlapal, Onda, Taldangra, Hirbandh and Indopur blocks of Bankura district. This is part of a mega project named as ’Horticulture Development in Paschimanchal Districts’. Five districts forming the western region of the state are part of this project – Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Medinipur, Birbhum and West Burdwan.

ODISHA

ODISHA’S FIRST MEGA FOOD PARK INAUGURATED; HAS FACILITIES OF FULLY OPERATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SHEDS FOR SMES

Odisha’s first Mega Food Park, M/s MITS Mega Food Park Pvt Ltd, has been inaugurated today by Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Minister of Food Processing Industries at Rayagada. The food park has facilities of fully operational industrial sheds for SMEs along with developed industrial plots for lease to food processing units. This is the 7th Mega Food Park operationalized in the last 3 years by the present government.

HARYANA

KALRAJ MISHRA TO FLAG OFF MSME SAMMELAN IN HARYANA

The Haryana Government has invited the Union Minister for Micro, Medium and Small Enterprise (MSME) Kalraj Mishra for the scheduled MSME Sammelan on 30th of May in the state of Haryana. The MSME Sammelan is expected to be on the lines of innovation in the MSME sector. The Sammelan is likely to feature exhibition of various achievements and advancements by the industrial units in Haryana. The MSME Sammelan is being organized under the theme “Small is the new big”.

WEST BENGAL

SYNERGY SUMMIT IN WB’S BANKURA DISTRICT BAGS BUSINESS PROPOSALS WORTH RS 600 CR, 305 PROPOSALS FROM MSMES

The Bankura district administration in West Bengal has received investment proposals worth Rs 600 crore at the received investment proposals worth Rs 600 crore. According to All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) around 305 investment proposals came from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the other proposals were from large industries. MSMEs like bakeries, rice mills, mechanised stone-crushing units, small-scale units manufacturing agricultural tools and roofing tiles, poultry fodder-making, agro-servicing units, sal-leaf cup-and-plate manufacturing, automobile painting and many others are successfully running their trade in the district.

UTTARAKHAND

BELGIUM TO INVEST IN INDUSTRIES IN UTTARAKHAND

The European country Belgium has recently expressed its interest to invest in the industries in the state of Uttarakhand. A delegation of Belgian trade counsellors led by Belgian Ambassador Jan Luykx recently met Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat. During the talks the delegates have proposed investments in sectors including the herbal, food processing, aromatic plantation and spice sectors.
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MOROCCO    

INDIA AND MOROCCO CALL FOR CLOSER COOPERATION IN TRADE SECTORS

During the 5th India Morocco Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held in Rabat on 25 and 26 May 2017, both countries intensified the strong bilateral relations and provided an impetus for closer cooperation between the two countries in the political, commercial, cultural, and trade sectors. Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce and Industry Minister gave keynote address at the Industry Day of Morocco in Casablanca, organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy of the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco.
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CHINA    

INDIAN EXPORTS TO CHINA RISE SHARPLY BY 20% IN FIRST FOUR MONTHS

After years of decline, Indian exports to China rose sharply in the first four months of this year registering a 20 per cent increase to $5.57 billion, though the trade deficit continued to persist. Indian exports received a major boost mainly due to China increasing the steel consumption by importing big quantity of iron ore as well as gems and diamonds besides cotton materials. The India-China trade grew by six per cent to $26.02 billion from January to April this year, according to the data of China’s customs accessed by PTI.
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AFRICA    

INDIA-AFRICA RELATIONS CAN SHAPE FUTURE OF THE WORLD: ARUN JAITLEY

India and Africa can partner and their strong relations can be instrumental in shaping the future of the world, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said at the inaugural of the 5 day Annual meeting of the 1st African Development bank summit in Gandhinagar. The Minister further said that the India-Africa partnership model provides huge scope as the inter-dependence is voluntary without any imposition and compulsions. The relations between the two nations have progressed to whole another level.
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SWEDEN    

INDIA-SWEDEN HOLD TALKS ON COOPERATION IN MSME SECTOR AT JCEC

The 18th Session of India-Sweden Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) took place recently in the national capital. The discussion focussed on various themes including the cooperation between the two countries in the MSME sector Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce and Industry Minister represented the Indian delegation at the JCEC and Ann Linde, Minister for Trade and EU Affairs and Foreign Affair Minister headed the Swedish delegation during the meet.
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The concept of human resource management (HRM) and human resource development (HRM/HRD) is an organized learning experience aimed at matching the organizational need for human resource (HR) with the individual need for career growth and development. It is a system and process involving organized series of learning the activities designed to produce behavioural changes in human beings in such a way that they acquire desired level of competence for present as well as future role.

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WHAT SETS LOAN FRAME APART IN THE $300B INDIAN SME LENDING MARKET

While the success of India’s demonetisation is being debated across both commercial and political corridors of power, there hasn’t been a better time for financial firms in the lending market. The surplus liquidity of cash in bank coffers has caused even banks to announce rate cuts on the loans provided.

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10 IMPORTANT TIPS FOR B2B MARKETING SUCCESS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN INDIA

Lead generation through effective B2B marketing is very important to stay competitive in the market. If you are not able to getting business leads through your marketing efforts, it means it will become problematic for your business as no revenue will come sooner or later.You may be familiar about how difficult it has been to market your services and products by using available sources smartly.

POLICY POLEMIC

MSMES IN NORTHEAST CONTINUE TO SUFFER POST DISCONTINUATION OF NEIIPP, ALL EYES AT PM MODI’S UPCOMING STATE VISIT

TThe North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) which was revoked have caused a great loss to the industrial growth in the North Eastern States. While there have been talks of brining a new policy, the industry says with no policy in place, the state is already suffering.

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HOW THIS STARTUP IS REDEFINING THE WAY WE SAVE AND INVEST

Saving and investing can be a daunting task for most. But what if you could save effortlessly, like while watching your favourite football team win or walking those 10,000 steps a day? For IIT Kanpur alumni Ankit Kumar and Abhishek Malik, the answer to that question was a startup, though it wasn’t their first. While Ankit holds a master’s degree in design, Abhishek graduated with a degree in economics.

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INDIA-SWEDEN HOLD TALKS ON COOPERATION IN MSME SECTOR AT JCEC

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New Delhi, May 17 (KNN) The 18th Session of India-Sweden Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation (JCEC) took place recently in the national capital. The discussion focussed on various themes including the cooperation between the two countries in the MSME sector
Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce and Industry Minister represented the Indian delegation at the JCEC and Ann Linde, Minister for Trade and EU Affairs and Foreign Affair Minister headed the Swedish delegation during the meet.
The Ministers acknowledged the role of JCEC in uplifting and maintaining the bilateral relations between the two nations. They also expressed optimism towards the commission saying it will continue to strengthen the relations in the future as well.
The two sides reviewed the ongoing projects between the countries in fields including trade and investment, sustainable urban development, environment, education, health, renewable energy and science and technology.  The delegation also discussed other potential areas such as telecom sector, urban transport and road safety, traditional medicine and food and science technology.
Also during the meet, MoUs were signed aiming at strengthening cooperation in the field of Intellectual property. Highlighting the importance of innovation, the delegation expressed interest in working towards promoting innovation through essential partnership.
Talks were also held on establishing mechanisms to facilitate investments and businesses in both the countries.
Both India and Sweden recognized the need of a proper monitoring system to ensure the implementation of the proposals, for which the countries agreed to have mid-term reviews on the progress of initiatives and projects. (KNN/ DA)

LONDON BRIDGE TERROR ATTACKS

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London Bridge Terror Attacks Local time 12.30 midnight Southwark. Borough Market opposite Londonbridge three to four men with Asian origin with knife carried out stabbing at various places in the market area two persons were gun down by met policemen .This is third incident of terror attack in Britain. Borough market on Thames river London bridge popular place for bar pubs cafe food and Eatery grocery market Sat night crowded with Londoner three person died on road on South .PM May to hold Sunday Cobra council meet to take stock of situation.Police gun down terror man lying down on pavement who has canisters on his body.. White van Awarded on pavement and 3 attackers with knifes started stabbing indiscriminately to people before police appeared within 5 minutes call to Police.Londib bridge the most gregarious area lay horrifically solitude. Report BBC
Amaresh Chatterjee So horrible.
Borough market is a lovely, cosy place with very friendly shop keepers just like any Indian bazaar. So sad terror strike happened here too.
At least seven people were killed and 48 injured in two terror attacks in central London landmarks this morning. The attacks took place at London Bridge and Borough Market ahead of the General elections scheduled on Thursday.
The first incident occured at London Bridge when a van swerved off the road into a crowd of pedestrians. Within minutes, there were reports of a second attack at Borough market on the South Bank of the Thames where three men started stabbing people. Police shot dead three suspects.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said, the attacks are being treated as potential acts of terrorism. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said, the general elections should not be postponed. He said, Londoners would see an increased police presence in the city, but there is no reason to panic. The Mayor urged people to remain calm and vigilant.
The Indian High Commission in London has issued a helpline number for any Indians affected in the attacks. The number is 020-763-230-35 (Repeat 020-763-230-35). In a tweet, the Commission said it will extend all possible assistance to all affected and their families and friends in the difficult hour.
President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders have condemned the attack. In a tweet, Mr Mukherjee expressed condolences at the loss of lives and sincere wishes for the recovery of the injured. Mr Modi described the attacks as shocking and anguishing. He said, his thoughts are with families of the deceased and prayers with the injured.
US President Donald Trump spoke with Ms May on phone to offer his condolences. He also offered America’s full support in investigating the attacks. French President Emmanuel Macron said, France is more than ever at the side of UK in its fight against terrorism. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also said, her country is resolutely at Britain’s side. She said, both countries are united across borders not only in horror and mourning, but also in determination to fight against all forms of terrorism. Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and Malaysia have also extended their condolences.
World leaders have condemned the London terror attacks that left six people dead and at least 48 injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the attack as shocking and anguishing.
In a tweet, Mr. Modi, while condemning the incidents, said that his thoughts are with families of the deceased and prayers with the injured. US President Donald Trump spoken with British Prime Minister Theresa May on phone to offer his condolences. He also offered US’ full support in investigating the attack.
French president Emmanuel Macron said France is more than ever at the side of the UK in its fight against terrorism. Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said his country’s prayers and resolute solidarity are with the people of Britain. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau termed the attacks as awful news.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said he was shocked and disgusted. In a tweet, he said Malaysia condemns the heinous acts and stands with the people of Britain. The president of the EU Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, said his thoughts and prayers were with the victims and their families.
US President Donald Trump has spoken with British Prime Minister Theresa May on phone to offer his condolences over today’s “brutal” two terror attacks in central London. He also offered the US’ full support in investigating the two terror attacks at the iconic London Bridge and Borough Market in the heart of the UK’s capital.
In the attacks, six people were killed and more 30 others injured. The White House, in a statement after the yesterday’s telephonic conversation between the two leaders, also praised the heroic response of police and other first responders.

B SAI PRANEETH WINS THAILAND GRAND PRIX GOLD TITLE

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Indian ace shuttler  B Sai Praneeth defeated Indonesia’s Jonatan Christiein tight three games to win the Thailand Open title on Sunday. Praneeth came from a game down in the final to beat Christie 17-21, 21-18, 21-19 in a match which lasted one hour and 11 minutes.
The third seeded Praneeth registered a straight-sets win in the semi-finals over Pannawit Thongnuam of host nation in straight games 21-11, 21-15, which lasted for just 36 minutes.
It was a mixed day for India yesterday as Saina Nehwal crashed out in the semifinals. Saina lost out to Busanan Ongbamrumphan 21-19, 21-18.

68TH JUNIOR NATIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TIPS OFF IN NOIDA

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Noida, 4th June 2017: The prestigious 68th Junior National Basketball Championship tipped off today at the Shiv Nadar University in Gautam Budh Nagar district, Noida. The Championship is being organised by the Uttar Pradesh Basketball Association under the aegis of the Basketball Federation of India.
Last year’s winners, Karnataka women opened with a close 65-64 win over Kerala. Karnataka led early before Kerala stormed back in the second quarter to trail 36-38 at halftime. The teams kept going back and forth right till the final buzzer before the experienced Karnataka side pulled through with a nail biting one point win. Sanjana Ramesh of Karnataka top scored with 20 points, while Kerala forward Sreekala fought hard with 25 points in the losing effort.
In the Level 1 men’s matches so far, Maharashtra registered a surprisingly easy 81-64 win over Delhi. The second quarter largely sealed the fate of the game, as Maharashtra outscored their opponents 24-6.
In lower Level 2 action, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal women too started off with confident victories. In men’s Level 2, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand won their respective matches.

RESULTS TILL 2 PM

Men:
Level 1
Group B
  1. Maharashtra (Faisal 20, Yash 17, Danish 16) bt Delhi (Manik Hooda 20, Aditya 16, Nitish 13) 81-64 [25-22, 24-06, 21-16, 11-20]
Level 2
Group D
  1. Gujarat (Harsh 28, Kuldeep 18, Krishnapal 7) bt West Bengal (Alok 22, Gopal 14, Saddam 13) 74-65 [17-13, 24-15, 17-21, 16-16]
  2. Uttar Pradesh (Akshay Sharma 19, Prasun Mishra 15, Bhagyansh Gulati 13) bt Jharkhand (Rahul Kumar 10, Ajhar 6) 67-25 [12-7, 24-13, 20-5, 11-0]
Group C
  1. Himachal Pradesh (Jatin 37, Gurkaran 23, Namneet 12) bt Jammu & Kashmir (Gourav Rajwal 14, Rohit Kumar 14, Sumit Kumar 14) 81-57 [15-20, 23-13, 26-14, 17-10]
Group E
  1. Uttarakhand (Riyanshu 33, Arhant 16, Uday Rathi 10) bt Tripura (Sachin 20, Mohit 14) 90-42 [22-16, 23-5, 26-9, 19-12]
Women:
Level 1
Group A
  1. Karnataka (Sanjana Ramesh 20, Snigddha 14, Aastha Vartak 12) bt Kerala (Sreekala R 25, Jayalaxmi 15) 65-64 [21-13, 17-23, 13-12, 14-18]
Level 2
Group C
  1. Madhya Pradesh (Shruti 26, Isha Chouhan 19) bt Jharkhand (Riya Dokaina 11) 66-23 [21-6, 23-3, 13-4, 10-10]
Group E
  1. West Bengal (Parohita G 17) bt Goa (Neeharika 13) 55-24 [15-10, 20-0, 12-5, 8-9]

ABOUT THE 68TH JUNIOR NATIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2017

The 68th Junior National Basketball Championship for Men and Women is being held at Shiv Nadar University in Gautam Budh Nagar District, Noida, Uttar Pradesh from 4th to 11th June 2017. The Championship features 25 men’s teams and 24 women’s teams in the U18 age group, from various Indian States and Union territories, and is being played in a league cum knockout format. Tamil Nadu boys and Karnataka girls are the defending champions from the previous edition held in Puducherry in May 2016.
The teams are grouped into two levels – Level 1 features the top 10 teams from the previous championship divided into two groups of five teams each (Group A and B), while Level 2 features the remaining teams divided into four groups (Group C, D, E, F).
In the league stages, all the teams play each of the other teams in their group once. The top three teams from each of the groups in Level 1 advance directly to the quarterfinals, while the fourth placed teams play pre-quarterfinal games against the top two teams from Level 2.
Over the years, this Championship has provided a platform for the country’s best players in the U18 category to showcase their talents. This allows selectors to identify and shortlist the most promising players and coaches to parachute into national team training camps with an eye towards participation in international events.

ABOUT BASKETBALL FEDERATION OF INDIA

The Basketball Federation of India or BFI is the governing and controlling body of basketball in India, and is responsible for the development and promotion of the sport at all levels. BFI has been involved in conducting camps, clinics, events, and training sessions at its academies for the development of basketball. BFI came into being in 1935 and took complete control over Indian basketball in 1950. Prior to that time, the Indian Olympic Association handled the conduct of Indian basketball championships. Since 1950, the BFI has been conducting various such championships, from the grassroots to senior team participation in international tournaments. In addition, the BFI has been responsible for the establishment of strong sub-junior and junior level programs. The BFI has to its credit produced several international players of repute, among them 17 have been bestowed with the honour of Arjuna Awards. Earlier in June 2015, 19-year-old Satnam Singh Bhamara made history by becoming the first Indian national to be drafted by an NBA team, when he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks. More information at www.basketballfederationindia.org

हिन्दी फ़िल्म पत्रकारिता: शुरुआती दौर (1928-1960)

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हिन्दी फ़िल्म पत्रकारिता: शुरुआती दौर (1928-1960)
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सायं : 3.00 बजे, मंगलवार,6 जून, 2017
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GST COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY DECIDING TO ROLL OUT GST

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In the wake of GST Council unanimously deciding to roll out GST from 1st July,2017, there is an urgent need to empower and educate the trading community at mass level to cope up them with the basic fundamentals of GST and also make them technology enabled. Taking the challenge from the front end,  the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) is launching a GST enabled Computer system with support of Tally Solutions Limited, premier Accounting Software Company and Acer India Limited, leading computer hardware global on Tuesday 6th June at a grand launching at New Delhi. This business solution has been named as BizGuru. CAIT has also tied up with HDFC Bank for providing requisite finance to the traders those who want to avail the finance.
As per NSSO 2013 there are about 5.77 cr small businesses in the Country and if these businesses are brought in the main stream of taxation, the GST landscape could be much wider generating unimaginable hopes for the Government to garner revenue. However, nearly 60% of these small businesses have yet to adopt technology and since the GST is a technology based taxation system, it seems to be a gigantic task.and therefore preparedness for this huge transition is concerned. However, this is a key prerequisite to the seamless and successful implementation of GST in the country but an area where there is still work to be done.
CAIT has been actively involved in promoting computerization among this section but it’s important that the Government actively owns this initiative and provides a policy push to the faster adoption of digital technologies if GST has to be an unqualified success.
In this context, a mega sensitization campaign for trade associations across the country could be a game changer.
However, this level of preparation from the trading community, many of whom are not used to operating in a digital tax environment could take quite some time.
Given the absolute criticality of taking the trading community along on the road to GST, we would urge the Government to declare period beginning 1st July,2017 to 31st March 2018 as “interim period” to enable the trading community to make the transition to a more sophisticated digital tax framework.
Given the enormity of the impending change, quite naturally, there could be some lapses in the initial phase (trial period) but we would plead with the Government and the tax authorities to waive prosecution and penal liabilities stemming from the law in this period.
Similarly GST Facilitation Centres needs to be opened across the Country to help the traders in their conversion to GST regime. CAIT has offered offices of Trade Associations across the Country for making Facilitation Centre.
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For more details, please contact CAIT Secretary General Mr. Praveen Khandelwal at +91-9891015165

LEO VARADKAR ELECTED LEADER FINE GAEL PARTY.

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Leo Varadkar is set to become the Republic of Ireland’s next Prime Minister after winning the leadership of the Fine Gael party. The 38-year-old will become the first gay Prime Minister and will also be the country’s youngest ever leader.
Mr Varadkar beat his rival, Housing Minister Simon Coveney, with 60 per cent of the votes to lead Fine Gael – the biggest party in the coalition government. He will succeed Enda Kenny as leader of the centre-right party within weeks.
Leo Varadkar, minister for social protection, was elected on Friday as leader of Ireland’s Fine Gael, the country’s biggest political party.
Varadkar secured 60 percent of the total weighted vote in the contest while his only rival Simon Coveney, minister for housing, planning, community and local government, only took 40 percent.
Varadkar will succeed Enda Kenny, who has been taoiseach (prime minister) since 2011 and leader of the ruling party since 2002.
In mid May, Kenny retired as leader of Fine Gael under pressure from both inside and outside of the party.
In a statement after Varadkar’s victory, Kenny congratulated his successor as leader of Fine Gael, saying that he wanted to extend his “heartiest” congratulations to Varadkar.
“This is a tremendous honor for him and I know he will devote his life to improving the lives of people across our country. He will have my full support in the work that lies ahead,” Kenny said.
The current taoiseach said he will now provide a “brief but appropriate” period for Varadkar to form a new government.
Varadkar,  delivering his victory speech, said he was honored to be elected as party leader.He said it is the start of a more democratic, more engaged and more inclusive Fine Gael party.
Earlier, his only rival Coveney pledged full support to the new party leader. Coveney said Varadkar was a worthy winner of the contest and that he would work side by side with him to do everything he could to help the new leader.
Born on Jan. 18, 1979 in Dublin, Varadkar is the youngest child and only son of an Indian immigrant father and an Irish mother.
The young Dubliner was 22 when he entered Irish politics. At 27, he was elected to parliament.
Varadkar will become the youngest taoiseach in the history of the country at 38.
The Dail Eireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament, must now vote to ratify Varadkar, a move that is expected to take place within the next fortnight.

GOVT RAID ON FISCAL CORRUPTION & TERROR FUND

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh today assured that government will put an end to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and ensure peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on the achievements of his Ministry during last three years, Mr Singh said, 368 terrorists were killed between 2014 and 2017. He said, the incidents of infiltration from Pakistan have come down by 45 per cent after surgical strike in September last year.
The Minister said 10,000 Special Police Officers have been sanctioned for the state. He also said that he does not wish to see stones in hands of the Valley’s youth and 2000 crore rupees have been approved for more than 36,000 displaced families in the state.
The Minister said, there is an improvement in the security situation in the country. He said, the result is evident in 25 per cent reduction in Naxal attacks. Mr Singh said, National Policy and Action Plan was launched to tackle Left-Wing Extremism and Centre has adopted the doctrine of SAMADHAN to counter the menace.
Centre is expediting the process of infrastructure development in Left Wing Extremism affected areas. He said, banks, medical colleges, and airports have come up in Left Wing Extremism affected areas and 2187 mobile towers have been erected.
The Minister stated that government has been successful in countering the challenges posed by the ISIS. He pointed out that despite India having a large Muslim population, ISIS has not been able to establish itself in the country.
National Investigation Agency, NIA today carried out searches at 23 locations in Kashmir, Delhi and Haryana in connection with terror funding in the Kashmir Valley.
The NIA, which had earlier registered a Preliminary Enquiry, converted it into a regular case last evening and began searches in the wee hours.
An official source said, around eight hawala dealers and traders in the national capital were raided, besides two in Sonepat, Haryana.
Among those raided by the NIA in Srinagar were Altaf Fantoosh, the son-in-law of hardline leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, and some second rung separatist leaders belonging to Hurriyat Conference and the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front. The agency seized nearly 1.5 crore rupees from various locations in the Kashmir Valley, besides documents which were being scrutinised.
Our correspondent reports, this is for the first time since early 1990s that a central probe agency has carried out raids in connection with terror funding to separatists.
The raids follow questioning of three separatists – Nayeem Khan, Farooq Ahmed Dar alias ‘Bitta Karate’ and Gazi Javed Baba of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, in the national capital last month.
During a sting operation, Nayeem Khan was seen purportedly confessing to receiving money from Pakistan-based terror groups.
CBI has arrested a Lieutenant Colonel and a middleman in connection with an alleged transfer racket at the Army headquarter in New Delhi in which army officers paid lakhs of rupees to manipulate their postings.
Official sources said, the agency arrested the two while an alleged bribe of two lakh rupees was changing hands for transfer of a Bengaluru based army officer.
The agency busted the racket involving senior Army officers posted at its headquarters in Delhi. Sources say, they were allegedly giving choice postings for “huge illegal gratification” which ran into lakhs for a single transfer.
The case has been registered against Lieutenant Colonel Ranganathan Suvramani Moni, Hyderabad- based army officer Purshottam, Bengaluru-based barracks and stores officer S. Subhas and alleged middleman Gaurav Kohli.
CBI sources say some more senior officers are suspected to be involved in the case. The agency FIR allege that the bribe was being paid through hawala channels.
The bureau is focusing on how the army officers were ready to pay lakhs of rupees to get a posting of their choice.

INDIA THE FASTEST GROWING MAJOR ECONOMY: ARVIND PANAGARIYA

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GDP growth is fashionable term in economy to highlights the achievements of the nation.Globally disparities have widened to such an extend that those with  static income or lower income is unable to cope with day to day needs whereas those in race of grace of system are loaded with surge in purse hike thus enjoy the fruits of economy of inflation. US, Britain, France German along with majority of the nations reel under the burden inflated growth for frugal percentage of people in the nation and rest crawl to survive. With technology taking roller coaster drive unemployment is on rise  7 millions per year and another 10 millions each years get prepared to seek employment and the present government which offered for than 10 millions employment finds its self in midst of sea unable to navigate to clear this growing disparities thus exodus of brains to foreign lands for better perspective is still in vogue as our currency gets depleted each year and those enhancing in its value find the professional safe heaven to undertake work. The Governance across the globe finds close to national treasury  thus finds its institutional loquacious eloquence of sweet fantastic dreams for masses and windfall amenities, power,funds of immense value at their feet. We therefore find the positive and calculus mantras from those at helm of affairs without telling tale of government actions on people getting unemployment, underemployment those in line to seek employment.

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said today that India will regain the crown of the fastest growing major economy, overtaking China, as early as the first quarter of 2017-18.
Talking to news agency, Mr Panagariya said India, on an annual basis, is ahead of China and will regain the growth momentum soon on the back of host of reforms initiated by the Narendra Modi Modi government.
India lost the tag to China in the March quarter with the GDP growth slipping to 6.1 per cent. China recorded a growth rate of 6.9 per cent during the January-March quarter.
However, on an annual basis, India grew by 7.1 per cent in 2016-17.
Mr Panagariya further said that the growth will rebound in the current fiscal at a minimum of 7.5 per cent and accelerate further in the coming years. He said government has taken lots of reform measures and country will get to the 8 per cent growth trajectory in the next two years.

PM NARENDRAMODI BEING WELCOMED BY FRANCE PRESIDENT EMMANUELMACRON.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed issues of international and mutual interests including ways to enhance the strategic ties, countering terrorism and climate change.
The two leaders met at the Elysee Palace, the official residence of the president of Franc.
‘A meeting to mark a new warmth and friendship. PM @narendramodi meets new French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris,’ Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted along with some pictures of the two leaders.
Modi arrived in France from Russia, where he held talks with President Vladimir Putin and attended an international economic forum. Before Russia, Modi also visited Germany and Spain and held talks with the top leadership there.
The two sides are expected to issue a joint declaration after the Modi-Macron meeting.
“I would be exchanging views with the French President on important global issues including UN Security Council reforms and India’s permanent membership of the UN Security Council, India’s membership of the various multilateral export control regimes, counter-terrorism cooperation, collaboration on climate change and International Solar Alliance,” Modi had said ahead of the visit.Rediff
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INDIA THRASHES PAKISTAN

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On Sunday evening Pakistan won the toss and elected field with fine bowling in five over it looked the Openers Dhawan and Rohit were not getting the touch either of their own class or with bats at those overs. Those watching the match felt as the players are on look for stay at wicket but in next five overs Rohit opened up and showed batting all around thus Dhwan too played some better but limted strokes thus India reached respectable foundation 136 for no loss. Rohit Sharma  the top scorer with 91 and Shikhar Dhawan made 68  runs.
India thrashed Pakistan by 124 runs under Duckworth Lewis method in Champions Trophy cricket match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Put in to bat, defending champions India notched up a competitive 319 runs for three after two rain interruptions reduced the match to 48 overs.
Set a revised target of 324 in 48 overs at the start of their innings, Pakistan were required to chase 289 in 41 overs when play resumed after the day’s third rain interruption. While chasing the revised target of 289 runs in 41 overs, Pakistan bundled out at 164 runs in 33.4 overs.
For India, Umesh Yadav took three wickets while Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja had two wickets apiece. Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh stood out in an all-round batting effort, propelling India to 319 for three after rain halted proceedings twice in the marquee clash.
Rohit Sharma was the top scorer with 91, while skipper Virat Kholi remained unbeaten on 81. Shikhar Dhawan made 68, while Yuvraj Singh contributed 53. Yuvraj Singh named Player of the Match. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field.
Pak media reports interesting points for  Indian teams to know.
Pakistan cricket for over 25 years, it gives me no hope when I hear captain Sarfraz Ahmed claim that the pressure would be on India and not Pakistan ahead of a high-voltage match. The statement is as hollow as the Pakistan batting.
On the other hand, India —first under Saurav Ganguly and then MS Dhoni—have become a winning unit. From a purely cricketing point of view, India has become such a formidable side that they go into any tournament as favourites (or at least one of the top teams).
It’s not just about their batting. India, in fact, have developed an extremely effective bowling line-up with excellent pacemen and world-class spinners. Once one of the sloppiest fielding sides around, India now have some of the finest on the ground, with the likes of Ravendra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Shekhar Dhawan and others in the mix.
Pakistan cricket for over 25 years, it gives me no hope when I hear captain Sarfraz Ahmed claim that the pressure would be on India and not Pakistan ahead of a high-voltage match. The statement is as hollow as the Pakistan batting.
On the other hand, India —first under Saurav Ganguly and then MS Dhoni—have become a winning unit. From a purely cricketing point of view, India has become such a formidable side that they go into any tournament as favourites (or at least one of the top teams).
It’s not just about their batting. India, in fact, have developed an extremely effective bowling line-up with excellent pacemen and world-class spinners. Once one of the sloppiest fielding sides around, India now have some of the finest on the ground, with the likes of Ravendra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Shekhar Dhawan and others in the mix.
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has expressed his disappointment over poor cricket shown by team Pakistan against India in its Champions Trophy opener on Sunday.
Speaking to Geo.tv, Ganguly said that Pakistan was in desperate need of restructuring its domestic cricket, adding that Indian Premier League was not the factor which put Indian cricket ahead of Pakistan.
“Pakistan needs to restructure its domestic system; you have to improve your First Class cricket. You have to play regular cricket,” he said.
“I can’t accept that a country, which has got immense talent, cannot fix its First Class cricket.”
The former Indian skipper said senior Pakistani players should be consulted in view of improving cricket in Pakistan
“Something needs to be done for Pakistan cricket. Wasim, Waqar, Javed Miandad, Saleem Malik…(senior Pakistani cricketers) need to be consulted because a good Pakistani side is important for world cricket. With time their performances are going down,” he lamented.
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TALK ON ‘OF VAGRANTS & MIGRANTS: ON THE DISCURSIVE LIMIT OF LAW’

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AVISHEK RAY
TUESDAY, 6 JUNE 2017 ADD TO CALENDAR
3:00 PM
Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research
How law perceives the world is often grounded in systems of values and beliefs adopted by the legal practitioners: their interpretive frameworks, prejudices and dispositions, which shape the very ‘paradigms’ upon which they choose to see the ‘facts’ and frame their methods of inquiries. In other words, ‘truth’ in the eyes of the law is but ex post facto (re)construction of ‘reality’ achieved through narratorial articulation of relevant events and chosen facts. Taking off from here, this talk sets out to understand: how do we unpack the social ‘constructivism’ of the apriori assumptions that cloak the idea of the ‘vagabond’ in the legal imagination? How does law ‘frame’ the vagabond as a sub-set within the ‘human’? What conflates this idea with the notion of the ‘abject’? Why at all is vagrancy perceived as punishable in the eyes of the law? Invoking a few case studies, both from India and beyond, this paper points to the arbitrariness in the juridico-political imagination and the ambiguity in the legal articulation of the ‘vagabond’.
Dr Avishek Ray teaches at the National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam after having earned his PhD (2014) in Cultural Studies from Trent University, Canada. He has also completed a PhD Coursework (2009-10) in Cultural Studies from the Centre for the Study of Culture & Society (CSCS), Bangalore.
He has worked on what may loosely be called archaeology of vagabondage: the political and philosophical implications of the social construct ‘vagabond’ and cultural representations thereof in the context of South Asia. He has edited a Bangla anthology on Religion & Popular Culture, and published in reputed journals like Inter-Asia Cultural Studies (Routledge), Canadian Journal of Comparative Literature, Journal of Human Values (SAGE) among others. He has held research fellowships at IIM Calcutta, University of Edinburgh (UK), Purdue University Library (USA) and Pavia University (Italy)
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GOVT DISMISSES REPORTS OF DOWNTURN IN IT SECTOR

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When there are explicit  reports  of unemployment on surge and manufacturing faces downward  swing and employment avenues are shrinking people from other form of IOTA is shifting to smartphone the services are of 4G of telecom on rise in urban areas thus the demand for IT sector in order to consolidate or shift to smart phones shall cause downturn in IT sectors as its multiple  options are being reduced  but the minister has to subscribe and make palatable diction for his institution called government. Thus run his statement as follows,
Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today dismissed as completely wrong the reports of a downturn in the Indian IT sector. The minister said a good number of people will get jobs in the current fiscal.
His statement comes against the backdrop of media reports that IT firms in India were in the midst of the industry’s largest retrenchment drive due to US President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies.
Mr Prasad said in a press conference in Kochi that 6 lakh appointments have taken place in the last three years of the Narendra Modi-led government.
He claimed that retrenchment of 100-200 people had happened in the sector on performance ground. The minister said the Indian digital economy was going to become USD 1 trillion in the coming 5 to 7 years.
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ISRO TO LAUNCH HEAVIEST SATELLITE USING VEHICLE GSLV MARK III D-1

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The countdown for the national space agency ISRO’s historic launch of GSLV Mark III D-1 is progressing well at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotta.
The newly developed indigenous launch vehicle is set to insert the communication satellite GSAT-19 into a geosynchronous transfer orbit after it blasts off from the second launch pad of the spaceport at 5.28 pm today.
This is the first ever developmental flight for the 4-ton class vehicle, powered by the indigenous cryogenic upper stage of 20 tonnes thrust. In this test flight, the ISRO’s most powerful ever rocket is set to carry the satellite of 3136 kg lift off mass into space, the heaviest ever to be launched from Indian soil.
GSLV Mark III has double the capacity of its predecessor GSLV Mark II in terms of its payload carrying capacity. Its first stage is made of two strap on motors filled with solid fuel.
The second and core stage is fueled by liquid propellants. The most crucial cryogenic engine at its upper stage provides a heavy thrust of 20 ton to give the mammoth rocket the edge to take heavier payloads such as 4-ton class communication satellites to geosynchronous transfer orbits.
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CBI REGISTERED A CASE AGAINST PRANNOY, RADHIKA ROY AND OTHERS

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Murmur in media on the exit of Arnab Goswami and Barkha Dutt exodus from their repetitive channels in hush hush the hunch of media conglomeration is either restructured or media with stained touch are being investigated how far this goes or ends with some tacit touch.Follow the development of media in Qs
Various tweets from ANI and other sources reveal that government  has initiated media collusion or  media mentor game.
Dehradun: Caretakers at NDTV co-founder Prannoy Roy’s house say 6-7 people from CBI came in the morning and searched the house.
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Fear of law is necessary and it should be applied no matter who you are: BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on CBI raids at Prannoy Roy’s locations.
Now NDTV’s bleeding hearts are urging our government not to arrest Mr.& Ms. Roy for custodial interrogation!! Such is our society today.
CBI registered a case against Prannoy, Radhika Roy and others for causing an alleged loss to ICICI bank to the tune of 48 Crore: CBI Sources
CBI registered a case against Prannoy, Radhika Roy and others for causing an alleged loss to ICICI bank to the tune of 48 Crore: CBI Sources
Aap jaante hain kya chal rha hai desh mein, aap (media) ne nirnaya lena hai kya karna hai: Oscar Fernandes on CBI raids at P Roy’s locations…
Message to those trying to destroy institutions of India & everything it stands for:we’ll fight for our country & overcome these forces-NDTV.
NDTV & its promoters will fight tirelessly against this witch-hunt by multiple agencies: NDTV on raids at Prannoy Roy’s premises.
Law is taking its own course, there is no witch-hunting at all: I&B Minister Venkaiah Naidu on CBI raids at Prannoy Roy’s locations
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This govt don’t believe in interfering. They(CBI) must have some information, that’s why they might have taken steps: I&B Min Venkaiah Naidu
CBI today searched the residence of NDTV founder Prannoy Roy in New Delhi and three other locations for allegedly causing losses to a private bank.
CBI sources said the agency has registered a case against Roy, his wife Radhika and RRPR Holdings for allegedly causing losses of 48 crore rupees to ICICI Bank.
The agency is conducting searches at four places in the national capital and Dehradun.
The NDTV has termed the move as a witch-hunt based on false accusations.
In a statement, it said the channel will not succumb to these attempts to undermine democracy and free speech in India.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu said law will take its own course in the matter of the CBI raids at NDTV founder Prannoy Roy’s residence.
Talking to media in New Delhi, Mr Naidu said there is no witch hunting at all. He said NDA government does not believe in interfering. He said the CBI must have some information to have taken steps.
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IOM TO ASSIST SRI LANKA FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE VICTIMS IN WORST AFFECTED AREAS

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Humanitarian Emergencies, Migration and Environment
Sri Lanka – Heavy flooding, landslides and flash floods caused by the southwest monsoon have affected some 684,000 people in south and central Sri Lanka. The flooding, which is believed to be the worst in over a decade, has left at least 212 people dead and 79 missing.
IOM initial rapid assessments conducted on 30-31 May in Matara, Kalutara, Rathnapura and Galle districts showed homes and villages swept away by the flood waters and mud slides.
Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) estimates that over 2,500 houses were destroyed and nearly 15,900 damaged. These numbers could rise as data from damage assessments is compiled in the coming weeks.
Nearly 22,000 people are still sheltering in over 200 over-crowded “safe sites,” including schools, temples and churches. In flood-affected areas people are expected to return to their homes as water levels recede.
But in landslide-affected areas, people currently staying in evacuation centres or with relatives and friends are unlikely to be able to return to their homes in the short term.
“There will likely be a need to track displacement, return, and site closure. People will need shelter and other non-food relief items (when they leave the sites) and we will need to ensure that aid is distributed at the location most useful and appropriate for each affected family,” said IOM Sri Lanka Chief of Mission Giuseppe Crocetti.
IOM is already supporting the government and humanitarian agencies with displacement tracking maps generated from DMC updates.
The UN Migration Agency plans to provide 3,700 shelter repair kits, 5,000 non-food relief item (NFI) kits and 250 temporary shelters, with funding sought from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The intervention will help an estimated 74,750 people.
On Friday (2/6) the UN Humanitarian Country Team launched an Emergency Response Plan seeking USD 22.7 million to address the critical life-saving and protection needs of 374,000 people in seven districts, targeting four priority sectors, including shelter, food, health and water and sanitation.
As part of the plan, IOM will co-lead the Emergency Shelter and NFI sector, which is appealing for USD 6.5 million for 8,000 shelter repair kits (in-kind or cash), 25,000 household NFI kits, 1,500 in situ transitional shelters, and 100 temporary shelter solutions.
IOM’s sector response for the current emergency will require USD 3.5 million. With nearly USD 1.8 million in the process of being mobilized, IOM will need another USD 1.7 million to fully implement the response.
To read IOM Sri Lanka’s latest situation report, please go here.
To see the latest map of displacement caused by the floods, please go here.
For more information please contact Giuseppe Crocetti at IOM Sri Lanka, Email: gcrocetti@iom.int, Tel: +94(0)115325300
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UP GIRLS AND DEFENDING CHAMPS KARNATAKA GIRLS REMAIN UNDEFEATED

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Noida, 6th June 2017: While things continue to remain hot outdoors, the indoor stadium at Shiv Nadar University also continued to heat up as we enter Day 3 of the 68th Junior National Basketball Championship. Matches continued till late yesterday evening on Day 2 and the sparse crowd that stayed till late was treated to some good basketball action.
Neighbours Punjab and Haryana boys squared off in a level 1 clash which was expected to be a bruiser of a contest. However, Punjab’s size and talent was too much for Haryana to handle, who crumbled to a 79-55 defeat. Up to five Punjab players scored in double digits. In the other level 1 boys’ match yesterday evening, Chandigarh got the better of Telangana (89-58), led by Amit’s 28 points. Tamil Nadu girls also picked up a win last evening against Rajasthan 59 to 31 and remained unbeaten.
On the morning of Day 3, defending champions Karnataka maintained a perfect record with a win against Delhi 45-37. A strong first quarter (23-7) set the tone for Karnataka who cruised to the win, despite not having the services of forward Snigddha, who suffered a minor injury yesterday. Kerala girls also picked up a comfortable 48-28 win against Gujarat.
The Uttar Pradesh girls continued to shine in their home court. Shreyasi (17 points) and Vaishnavi (14 points) ensured a 19-2 start to the game, which ended in a 47-20 win for UP against the Odisha girls. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams of Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal registered victories today, while the Madhya Pradesh boys overcame Himachal Pradesh in a 71-58 win.

Results from 6th June 2017 till 2 pm

Women:
Level 1
Group A
  1. Kerala(Jayalakshmi 8, Lithra 5, Sreekala 5, Aneesha 5) bt Gujarat (Tavleen 12, Ria 7) 48-28 (16-9, 9-3, 11-6, 12-10)
  2. Karnataka (Sanjana Ramesh 18, Harshitha 14, Chandana G. 7) bt Delhi (Meena 16, Sushantika 10) 45-37 (23-7, 9-11, 4-9, 9-10)
Level 2
Group D
  1. Uttar Pradesh(Shreyasi 17, Vaishnavi 14) bt Odisha (Lipramayee 7, Ambika 6) 47-20 (19-2, 11-11, 10-5, 7-2)
Group E
  1. West Bengal(Paromita 29, Babita Das 16) bt Telangana (Nashita Amira 14, R. Jyothi 10, G. Sandhya 10) 77-45 (31-15, 12-6, 18-13, 16-11)
Group F
  1. Andhra Pradesh(Vyshnavi 16, Susmitha 10, N. Padmavathi 8, Uma Maheshwari 8) bt Uttarakhand (Srishti 10) 50-19 (6-4, 14-4, 14-2, 16-9)
Men:
Level 2
Group C
  1. Madhya Pradesh(Yugesh 18, Puneet 14, Rituraj 10) bt Himachal Pradesh (Jatin 15, Sahil 10, Akshay 10, Namneet 10) 71-58 (24-8, 10-16, 11-16, 26-18)
Group D
  1. West Bengal(Gopal 22, Vinod 19, Saddam 17) bt Jharkhand (Ashwini 28, Ranjan Singh 15, Rahul 11) 85-67 (29-19, 18-11, 16-21, 22-16)
Group F
  1. Andhra Pradesh(AS Pavan 25, N. Md. Haroon 17, V. Naga Durga 16, SS Krishna 12) bt Odisha (Sarat 21, Suresh 20, Srikanta 14) 88-74 (24-26, 24-18, 22-20, 18-10)

Results from 5th June 2017 after 6 pm

Women:
Level 1
Group B
  1. Tamil Nadu(S. Puspa 19, N. Mirudhula 11) bt Rajasthan (Yashika 16, Ishika 7) 59-31 (17-7, 18-12, 10-6, 14-6)
Level 2
Group C
  1. Himachal Pradesh(Poonam 17, Muskan 12) bt Jharkhand (Pallavi Ghosh 7) 39-16 (18-2, 9-2, 8-12, 4-0)
Group E
  1. Telangana(K. Jyothi 17, Nashita A. 11) bt Goa (Amisha L. 8) 45-16 (10-6, 15-8, 8-2, 12-0)
Group F
  1. Uttarakhand (Srishti Rawat 15, Jaya Joshi 10) bt Assam (Mamtaz Begum 6) 40-11(14-0, 15-4, 6-7, 5-0)
Men:
Level 1
Group A
  1. Punjab(Kanwar Gurbaz 19, Swapnil Sharma 16, Mandeep Singh 14, Gurwinder Singh 13, Princepal Singh 12) bt Haryana (Rinku 33, Sachin 11)79-55 (23-18, 15-12, 25-12, 16-13)
Group B
  1. Chandigarh (Amit 28, Anuj 17, Rahul 16, K Vishal 11) bt Telangana (Vipin 16, Pradeep 11, S. Sai Krishna 11) 89-58 (22-17, 27-22, 22-15, 18-4)
Level 2
Group F
  1. Andhra Pradesh(AS Pawan Kumar 13, SS Krishna 13) bt Puducherry (M. Samuel 6) 55-26 (19-7, 11-4, 19-5, 6-10)

About the 68th Junior National Basketball Championship 2017

The 68th Junior National Basketball Championship for Men and Women is being held at Shiv Nadar University in GautamBudh Nagar District, Noida, Uttar Pradeshfrom 4th to 11th June 2017. The Championship features 25 men’s teams and 24 women’s teams in the U18 age group, from various Indian States and Union territories, and is being played in a league cum knockout format. Tamil Nadu boys and Karnataka girls are the defending champions from the previous edition held in Puducherry in May 2016.
The teams are grouped into two levels –Level 1 features the top 10 teams from the previous championship divided into two groups of five teams each (Group A and B), while Level 2 features the remaining teams divided into four groups (Group C, D, E, F).
In the league stages, all the teams play each of the other teams in their group once. The top three teams from each of the groups in Level 1 advance directly to the quarterfinals, while the fourth placed teams play pre-quarterfinal games against the top two teams from Level 2.
Over the years, this Championship has provided a platform for the country’s best players in the U18 category to showcase their talents. This allows selectors to identify and shortlist the most promising players and coaches to parachute into national team training camps with an eye towards participation in international events.

About Basketball Federation of India

The Basketball Federation of India or BFI is the governing and controlling body of basketball in India, and is responsible for the development and promotion of the sport at all levels. BFI has been involved in conducting camps, clinics, events, and training sessions at its academies for the development of basketball. BFI came into being in 1935 and took complete control over Indian basketball in 1950. Prior to that time, the Indian Olympic Association handled the conduct of Indian basketball championships. Since 1950, the BFI has been conducting various such championships, from the grassroots to senior team participation in international tournaments. In addition, the BFI has been responsible for the establishment of strong sub-junior and junior level programs. The BFI has to its credit produced several international players of repute, among them 17 have been bestowed with the honour of Arjuna Awards. Earlier in June 2015, 19-year-old Satnam Singh Bhamara made history by becoming the first Indian national to be drafted by an NBA team, when he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks. More information at www.basketballfederationindia.org

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SAINT GURMEET RAM RAHIM SINGH INSAN WILL GIVE STARTUP TO SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN

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Hakikat Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. cordially invites you on The Success Party of the blockbuster film

“Jattu Engineer”
For achieving 200crore mark
Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan
Will give startup to
Signature Campaign
(Where the signatures of 10 Lakh people, will be forwarded to PM Narendra Modi to make Cow National Mother of India. Along with a Cow Milk Party.)


Guests List:
  • Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Ji Insan
  • Honeypreet Insan



Time: 11:30am
Date: 7th June 2017, (Wednesday)
Venue: The Lalit, Barakhamba Road


You are requested to send correspondents/ photographers/ camera crew for the Event.
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DVD COLLECTION OF ANIL KAPOOR’S SUSPENSE CRIME THRILLER “24- SEASON 2

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Ultra Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd launched the DVD Collection of Anil Kapoor’s suspense crime thriller “24- Season 2”
  • Consists of an attractive pack of a 6 DVD’s set which includes all the 24 telecasted episodes of the serial in a lucid, storytelling format 
  • This appealing collection of DVD’s is available all over India in an affordable price of Rs 1499 / – only
  • One can even get it home delivered in a very short time by ordering it through ecommerce sites like Flipkart,Snapdeal & Amazon
June 2017, Mumbai :Ultra Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd launched a 6 set DVD collection of Anil Kapoor’s suspense crime thriller “24- Season 2”. Jai Singh Rathod returns to action after three years. His wife dead… his family shattered… himself a recovering alcoholic, Jai is no longer a part of the Anti-Terrorist Unit (ATU) now.
The day begins with Jai attempting a daring rescue of convicted drug lord and terror mastermind Roshan Sherchan, who is to be hanged in the next 24 hours in Pune Central Jail. At the same time Roshan’s younger brother Haroon threatens to release a deadly virus in Mumbai if his brother is harmed in any way. Jai, who appears to be working for Haroon finds himself caught in the crossfire between the Sherchans and ATU.To save Mumbai, Jai has to use every trick in the book. With ATU hunting for him as an accomplice of the Sherchans, Jai’s mission has never been more personal, more dangerous and an impossible race against time.
Will 24 hours be enough?
“24- Season 2” was telecasted in Colors from 23rd July 2016 onwards. It was a instant success from its season 1 itself & enjoyed a high TRP rating throughout its tenure. Produced by Anil Kapoor and directed by Abhinay Deo, Rensil D’silva, Karan Boolani & Jijy Phillip. It starred Anil Kapoor in the main lead ofJai Singh Rathod. He was supported by Ashish Vidyarthi, Sakshi Tanwar, Surveen Chawla, Sikandar Kher, Neil Bhoopalam and more.
The DVD set is amended in a very lucid story telling format, wherein every episode is continued by the other as its logical extension. This easy to watch, uninterrupted format makes it effortless for viewers to follow the entire journey seamlessly. To simplify it more the entire content is supported by English subtitles.
Ultra Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd is an entertainment conglomerate and a pioneer in providing home video solutions globally since the past 35 years. It always has been in forefront in providing entertainment of various genres to the worldwide audience. Be it mythology, history, drama, comedy, thriller, action etc, Ultra has brought them to your drawing room now since decades through its robust distribution network. Continuing its tradition of re living the rich, historical, mythological and well known Indian TV serials, Ultra in the past have successfully launchedMalgudi days, Devon Ka Dev Mahadev – Season 1 and 2, Mahabharat, Ramayan, Jai Hanuman, Jolly LLB 2, M.S. Dhoni- The Untold Story, Neerja, Force 2, Akira, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Mein Prem Ki Deewani Hoon, I am Kalam, Classic Hits of Guru Dutt and many more globally.
The company also currently has an exhaustive library consisting of over 1500 titles comprising of blockbuster Indian Films, television serials and other contents and is associated with some of the leading production studios worldwide
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TURNING THE TIDE

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TURNING THE TIDE

Secretary-General: Nations must overcome resource, territorial interests or watch ocean health deteriorate further


Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ “Turning the Tide” opening remarks to the Ocean Conference in New York on 5 June:
I thank the Governments of Fiji and Sweden for co-hosting this Conference, and I thank everybody who was involved in its preparation.  But a special word of gratitude to the President of the General Assembly, Peter Thomson, for his determination and leadership all the way through that led to this Conference.
We are here today to take decisive action to nurture and protect the lifeblood of our planet.  Oceans and seas cover two thirds of our home.  Maybe we should change its name from “Planet Earth” to “Planet Water.”
Oceans provide food, energy, water, jobs and economic benefits for people in every country — even those that are landlocked.  They are a crucial buffer against climate change and a massive resource for sustainable development.  The health of our oceans and seas is inextricably linked with the health of our planet and all life on earth.
Many nationalities, including mine, have a special relationship with the sea.  The truth is, the sea has a special relationship with all of us.  It keeps us alive.  But that relationship is now under threat as never before.  Pollution, overfishing and the effects of climate change are severely damaging the health of our oceans.  According to one recent study, plastic could outweigh fish – if nothing happens – in our seas by 2050.
Rising sea levels threaten entire countries.  Oceans are warming and becoming more acidic, causing coral bleaching and reducing biodiversity.  Changing currents will have a serious impact on weather patterns; we must prepare for more frequent storms and droughts.
Fisheries in some places are collapsing.  Dead zones — underwater deserts where life cannot survive because of a lack of oxygen — are growing rapidly in extent and number.  Many species could be extinct within decades.  Conflicting demands from industry, fishing, shipping, mining and tourism are creating unsustainable levels of stress on coastal ecosystems.
Numerous reports, global commissions and scientific assessments have described the serious damage to our most vital life support system — but the situation is getting worse.  Governments are not making full use of the tools available to them, including the Convention on the Law of the Sea, and UN Oceans.
We are here today to turn the tide.  We created these problems.  With decisive, coordinated global action, we can solve them.  Sustainable Development Goal 14, the Goal of the Oceans, must be our road map to clean, healthy oceans.
The essential first step is ending the artificial dichotomy between economic demands and the health of our seas.  The conservation and sustainable use of marine resources are two sides of the same coin.
Second, we need to promote strong political leadership and new partnerships, based on the existing legal framework.  I commend all the signatories of the Call for Action that will be formally adopted this week.  Now we need concrete steps, from expanding marine protected areas, to the management of fisheries; from reducing pollution, to cleaning up plastic waste.  I call for a step change, from local and national initiatives to an urgent, coordinated international effort.  The ongoing work with a view to a legal framework on conservation and the sustainable use of biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction is particularly important to the future of the oceans and their biodiversity.
Third, we must translate the political will of the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda into funding commitments.
Fourth, we must deepen our knowledge base with better data, information and analysis.  We can’t improve what we don’t measure.
Finally, we must share best practices and experiences.  Most solutions are local, but many have broader relevance.
The United Nations has a critical role to play.  We are committed to providing integrated, coordinated support for the implementation of all the historic agreements of the past year, including the Sustainable Development Goal on the Oceans.  I am determined to break down barriers between United Nations agencies and programmes, to improve performance and accountability.
We are already building partnerships with Governments, the private sector, civil society and others, and working with international financial institutions on innovative financing to release more funds.  We are harnessing the power of big data to improve the basis for decision-making and accountability.  And UN Oceans and the entire United Nations system will continue to play a convening role as a forum for information-sharing, advocacy and the development of international law.
The Portuguese writer Vergílio Ferreira once said: “Da minha língua vê-se o mar (from my language, you can see the sea).”  So it is appropriate that my first major United Nations conference as Secretary-General concerns the ocean — a precious resource for so many countries.
The Swedes were sailing around the Baltic Sea and as far as present-day Istanbul some 1,300 years ago.  Fijians were sailing canoes at record speeds and for record distances around the Pacific well before that.  A Japanese creation myth tells of how the archipelago was formed from sea water.  An Inuit creation myth is centred on Sedna, the Goddess of the Sea.
The sea indeed, belongs to all of us.  Improving the health of our oceans is a test for multilateralism, and we cannot afford to fail.  We must jointly address the problems of governance that have held us back.
I am aware that there are many obstacles to progress.  But we need a new strategic vision.  I call on all Member States to engage in the dialogue necessary to define a new model for the future governance of our oceans.  Unless we overcome the territorial and resource interests that have blocked progress for far too long, the state of our oceans will continue to deteriorate.  We must put aside short-term national gain to prevent long-term global catastrophe.
Conserving our oceans and using them sustainably is preserving life itself.
Thank you very much.
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CABINET SECRETARY ASKS DIFFERENT MINISTRIES AND PSUS TO SET-UP AND ACTIVATE A GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) FACILITATION CELL

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The different Ministries/Departments and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under these ministries have been asked by the Cabinet Secretary to set-up and activate a GST Facilitation Cell to provide all possible support to the business and industry sector for the smooth roll-out of GST with effect from 1st July, 2017.
The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India , Shri P.K. Sinha has asked the Secretaries of the different Ministries/Departments to set-up a Goods and Service Tax (GST) Facilitation Cell in their respective Department/Ministry. Shri Sinha said that the Cell, in turn, shall be in constant touch with the major industry and business associations relating to the respective Ministry/Department and provide all possible support for the smooth roll-out of GST w.e.f. 1st July, 2017.
The Cabinet Secretary in a letter to the Secretaries of the different Ministries/Departments has further mentioned that the GST Facilitation Cell can preferably be managed by a small core team headed by the Economic Adviser or any other designated officer of the respective Ministry/Department. He said while the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance is making the Help lines operational for any individual tax payer to seek resolution of any legal or IT related issues, the GST Facilitation Cell, on the other hand, could serve as the first point of contact for addressing any issue being faced by any business or industrial sector related to the respective Ministry. He further added that this would greatly facilitate the roll-out of GST.
 
The Cabinet Secretary in his letter to the Secretaries of the different Ministries/Departments has also asked them to ensure that all Public Sector Units (PSUs) under the administrative control of their respective Ministry/Department are GST Compliant before 1st July, 2017. He asked the Secretaries to have meeting(s) with all the CMDs/Chair Persons of the PSUs, if any, under their charge in order to sensitize them towards GST roll-out. The Cabinet Secretary further added that preferably each PSU may constitute a GST Cell, which, in turn, should be fully equipped with the complete knowledge of all the relevant GST Act/Rules/Rate Structure etc.
 
Shri P.K.Sinha has further stated that to ensure smooth and successful roll-out of GST, it is essential that all stakeholders, both in the Government as well outside, are adequately prepared for the roll-out. Therefore, it is imperative to ensure that all sectors/businesses are GST ready before 1st July, 2017.
 
Earlier, the Revenue Secretary, Dr. Hasmukh Adhia had also written to the Secretaries of the different Ministries/Departments that there is an urgent need for all the Central Governments Ministries/PSUs (working under them) to be made aware of the basic features of GST Law and procedures, including implication in their respective areas of work. The Revenue Secretary had stated that the PSUs and other entities who are likely to pay GST need to be GST ready.
 
The Revenue Secretary, Dr. Adhia had also mentioned that the new scheme of tax administration will have an impact on the work of various Ministries/Departments including PSUs and other autonomous bodies who are involved in the economic activity in one way or the other, therefore, there is need for a time bound schedule for undertaking GST awareness campaign and training programme for the officials of the respective Ministry/Department. The Revenue Secretary stated that National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics (NACEN) has been mandated to conduct the GST training for the officers as well as for the representatives of trade and industry. He said that NECAN has a panel of resource persons/master trainers across India and would be happy to provide required assistance in this regard.
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24 FOREIGN PLAYERS FOR ULTIMATE TABLE TENNIS

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Men’s World No. 7 Wong Chun Ting and Women’s World No. 9 Han Ying among 24 foreign players for Ultimate Table Tennis


~ Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra lead Indian pool for the inaugural edition of India’s first-ever professional table tennis league ~


5th June 2017: Come July, some of the world’s finest table tennis stars will descend on Indian soil for the much-awaited Ultimate Table Tennis – the country’s first ever professional table tennis league which will be held in Chennai, Delhi & Mumbai starting July 13, 2017. 

Among the 24 men and women foreign players are World No. 7 Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong who was also last year’s bronze medalist in the Men’s World Cup. At the Liebherr 2017 World Table Tennis Championships in Duesseldorf, Germany, Wong Ting reached quarterfinals in men’s singles and won a bronze medal in mixed doubles alongside Doo Hoi Kem who is also a part of UTT. Germany’s Petrissa Solja won a bronze for the host country in mixed doubles alongside Fang Bo from China. The last time a German won a mixed doubles medal was in 1971 making the victory extra special for Petrissa Solja who is ready for her new challenge at UTT. World No. 9 in women’s ranking Han Ying of Germany will be the top billing in the inaugural edition that will begin in Chennai.  

The table tennis extravaganza will comprise six franchisees and will be hosted in Chennai (July 13-20), New Delhi (July 21 to 26) with the final leg being held in Mumbai (July 27 to 30).

India’s Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra will lead the list of 12 men and 12 women from the country out of a strong pool of 48 players. The Indian duo of Manika Batra and Mouma Das created history  at Germany by becoming the first Indian pair to reach the quarterfinals of the World Table Tennis Championships. Each team will have eight players — four men and four women — with an equal mix of overseas and Indian players, apart from a foreign and an Indian coach.

“These are exciting times for us at the Ultimate Table Tennis as we inch closer to the launch of the first ever professional TT league in India. We have received an overwhelming response from foreign players and have a strong pool of Indian talent also. We are ready to kick off what promises to be one of the most entertaining sporting events,”expressed Vita Dani, Chairperson, 11Even Sports.

Mr. Niraj Bajaj, Co-Promoter of UTT and a three time National Table Tennis Champion, added, “We have a great pool of talent participating in the inaugural season of UTT. Supporting the players are World class Indian and international coaches who have guided national teams to medals in the past. The format provides a great opportunity for Indian players to play alongside top international players which will help their growth tremendously.”

The list of foreign coaches includes former player Elena Timina, currently the coach of Dutch ladies table tennis team, Peter Engel, former Head Coach of Netherlands, Ilija Lupulesku, current National Coach of the Serbian team, Francisco Santos who coached Joao Geraldo of Portugal to a bronze medal in singles and doubles at the European Youth Championships, Belgium national coach for men Ferenc Karsai as well as former Yugoslavia international Vesna Ojsteršek.   

There will be 15 league matches, with each tie played on a nine individual match basis. Each individual match will consist of three games on a race to 11 with each game winner being awarded one point. Each league match will have 27 points to play for and the four franchisees with highest points in the league stage will advance to the semifinals. The champion will receive ₹1 crore, runner-up ₹75 lakh and the losing semifinalists, ₹50 lakh each. The remaining ₹25 lakh, from a total purse of ₹3 crore, will be presented to individual performers.

Each franchisee will get to pick eight players through a draft that will be conducted on June 9, 2017 to ensure balance of strength for each franchisee. 

Overseas players: 
Men: 
1. Wong Chun Ting (Hong Kong, World No. 7), 2. Marcos Freitas (Portugal, World No. 16), 3. Tiago Apolonia (Portugal, World No. 19), 4. Stefan Fegerl (Austria, World No. 21), 5. Kou Lei (Ukraine, World No.24), 6. Panagiotis Gionis (Greece, World No.36), 7. Aruna Quadri (Nigeria, World No. 37), 8. Andrej Gacina (Croatia, World No.38), 9. Par Gerell (Sweden, World No.44), 10. Li Ping (Qatar, World No. 48), 11. Joao Monteiro (Portugal, World No. 49), 12. Liam Pitchford (England, World No. 51)

Women: 
1. Han Ying (Germany, World No.9), 2. Wu Yang (China, World No.12), 3. Doo Hoi Kem (Hong Kong, World No.13), 4. Hu Melek (Turkey, World No.15), 5. Liu Jia (Austria, World No. 17), 6. Petrissa Solja (Germany, World No.20), 7. Lee Ho Ching (Hong Kong, World No. 33), 8. Yu Fu (Portugal, World No.35), 9. Li Qian (Poland, World No. 37), 10. Sabine Winter (Germany, World No.39), 11. Polina Mikhailova (Russia, World No.54), 12. Tetyana Bilenko (Ukraine, World No.56)

Indian players: 
Men: 
1. Sharath Kamal Achanta, 2. Soumyajit Ghosh, 3. Harmeet Desai, 4. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, 5. Amalraj Anthony, 6. Sanil Shetty, 7. Jubin Kumar, 8. Manav Thakkar, 9. Ronit Bhanja, 10. Birdie Boro, 11. Arjun Ghosh, 12. Abhishek Yadav

Women: 
1. Manika Batra, 2. Mouma Das, 3. Madhurika Patkar, 4. Pooja Sahasrabudhe, 5. Suthirtha Mukherjee, 6. Mousumi Paul, 7. Krittwika Sinha Roy, 8. Archana Kamath, 9. Moumita Dutta, 10. Amurtha Pushpak, 11. Priyadarshini Das, 12. Selena Deepti Selvakumar
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PANASONIC INTRODUCES ‘THE GREATEST SALES TIME OFFER’ TO BOOST SALES

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Panasonic introduces ‘The Greatest Sales Time Offer’ to boost sales
Special Consumer Promotion Offer available only at Panasonic Exclusive Brand stores

New Delhi, June 5, 2017: With an aim to boost up sales and provide an advantage of shopping at Panasonic brand shops to its customers, Panasonic India, a leader in innovation and technology today introduced a special consumer promotion offer ‘The Greatest sales Times Offer’.

The offer aims at Panasonic loyalists and prospective customers will provide assured gifts on a minimum purchase of Rs. 10,000. The Offer is valid from 1st June to 30th June 2017 (both days inclusive) on the purchase of Panasonic LED TV, Home Theatre, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Microwave, Air Conditioner, Water Purifier, Air Purifier, Beauty Care Range, Vacuum Cleaners and Steam Irons made from Panasonic outlets only.

The company has created Offer Slabs from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 80,000 and above. Any customer buying Panasonic Products (Single/ Multiple) is eligible to get the following offers and assured gifts.

  • On Total Purchase Price of Products with Minimum Invoice Value of Rs. 10,000/- and not exceeding Rs. 19,999/-, Customer will be eligible to get 1 Unit Bonita Micro wonder Microwave Safe Bowl Set of 3 worth Rs. 995/-
  • On Total Purchase Price of Products with Minimum Invoice Value of Rs. 20,000/- and not exceeding Rs. 29,999/-, Customer will be eligible to get 1 Unit Portico Best Seller Bed Sheet worth Rs. 1999/-.
  • On Total Purchase Price of Products with Minimum Invoice Value of Rs. 30,000/- and not exceeding Rs. 39,999/-, Customer will be eligible to get 1 Unit United 3 in 1 Cooker (5l) worth Rs. 2999/-.
  •  On Total Purchase Price of Products with Minimum Invoice Value of Rs. 40,000/- and not exceeding Rs. 49,999/-, Customer will be eligible to get 1 Unit ALDA CC Cookware 7 Pcs Set worth Rs. 3990/-.
  • On Total Purchase Price of Products with Minimum Invoice Value of Rs. 50,000/- and not exceeding Rs. 59,999/-, Customer will be eligible to get 1 Unit Portico Bed in Bag 4 Pcs (Bed Linen, Pillow Covers & Comforter) worth Rs. 5495/-

Talking about the offer, Mr. Amitabh Reu, Head – Exclusive Channel & Corporate Sales, Panasonic India said, “As per a recent survey about 85% of consumers prefer to shop in stores because they like to touch and feel products before they make a purchase decision. Consumers also value face-to-face interactions with store associates therefore with this offer we wanted our customers to get an extra advantage on shopping in our brand stores.”

He added, “We are always delighted to launch such promotion offers for our customers. This allows the brand to carry forward its philosophy for celebrations through Panasonic brand stores. With this offer Panasonic aims to boost up the sales before the role out of GST slabs and pass on the advantage to the end customer.”
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BJPS BASE – FARMERS AGITATING ACROSS INDIA – MP, GUJ, MAH  

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FARMERS KILLED IN MANDSAUR DISTRICT

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Farmers killed for demanding fair prices and loan waivers, Madhya Pradesh Police open fires at the protesting farmers
Internet shutdown hits three districts of Madhya Pradesh, state forcefully silencing the dissenting farmers
NAPM condemns the killing and stand in solidarity with the farmers protesting for their rightful demands
New Delhi | June 06, 2017: Today afternoon, police forces opened fire at the protesting farmers in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh. As per reports, five farmers killed and many left injured in the attack by police officials. The farmers have been on strike from June 1 to June 10 demanding loan waivers and fair prices for their produce. NAPM condemns the state brutal action against the agitating farmers. State has completely failed to address people’s concerns and to save their faces they are rampantly using violence to silence the dissenting voices. The voices cannot be crushed even after suspension of internet services in parts of states like Indore, Ujjain and Dewas all in the western parts of the state. We condemn the foul play of state govt. restricting farmers of the state in reaching out to the people of country for support and solidarity to their demands.
Earlier this week, on Monday, the chief minister of the state claimed to meet few protesting farmers groups among them, Bhartiya Kisan Sangh affiliated with RSS called off the protest and agreed to the resolution put up by the Govt. whereas other protesting farmer groups rejected the resolution and continued to protest as planned. They reiterated that they are not going for anything less than what they are demanding. RSS remained on fore front to deceive the people of this country and this time again tried to call off the protest mid way without receiving any concrete resolution from the Govt. to meet the demands of farmer’s groups.
Govt. assurances have been a mere tool to silence the resisting voices. Madhya Pradesh Govt. remained on top even in the past in betraying the farmers of the state. Since last three decades, people of Narmada Valley could be seen exposing the state govt. where at present the state is planning to use heavy force to evict people of Narmada Valley during the end of July month this year. Govt. is acting on behest of corporate forces trying to keep hard working people at edges to reap profits out of their helplessness.
Over 5000 farmers from Narmada Valley, representatives of Kisan Sangharsh Samiti participating in Rally for the Valley organized by Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) have also condemned the incident during a public meeting at Nisarpur in Dhar District. Along with the people of Narmada Valley, NBA and Kisan Sangharsh Samiti, National Alliance of People’s Movements (NAPM) strongly condemns the brutal attack by police officials on the protesting farmers and the state’s involvement in the incident and further demands,
1)      Immediate commissioning of judicial enquiry in the alleged killing of farmers by police officials.
2)      Immediate suspensions of all the police officials involved and book them in the case of murder of deceased farmers.
3)      Immediate monetary relief to the family of deceased farmers and Govt. job to one of the family member.
We also appeal to all the people’s organizations and political parties to stand unite with the protesting farmers and hold series of protests in solidarity with the protesting farmers of the state.
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Medha Patkar, Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) and National Alliance of People’s Movements (NAPM)
Aruna Roy, Nikhil Dey and Shankar Singh, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), National Campaign for People’s Right to Information and NAPM
P.Chennaiah, Andhra Pradesh Vyavasaya Vruthidarula Union-APVVU and National Centre For Labour and NAPM (Andhra Pradesh)
Ramakrishnam Raju, United Forum for RTI and NAPM (Andhra Pradesh)
Meera Sanghamitra, NAPM Telangana-Andhra Pradesh
Prafulla Samantara, Lok Shakti Abhiyan, and NAPM, Odisha
Lingraj Azad, Samajwadi Jan Parishad, Niyamgiri Suraksha Samiti, and NAPM, Odisha
Binayak Sen and Kavita Srivastava, People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL)
Sandeep Pandey, Socialist Party and NAPM, Uttar Pradesh
Maj Gen S.G.Vombatkere (Retd), Mysuru, NAPM, Karnataka
Gabriele Dietrich, Penn Urimay Iyakkam, Madurai and NAPM (Tamilnadu)
Geetha Ramakrishnan, Unorganised Sector Workers Federation, NAPM, (Tamilnadu)
Arul Doss, NAPM (Tamilnadu)
Arundhati Dhuru, Manesh Gupta, NAPM, Uttar Pradesh
Richa Singh, Sangatin Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan, NAPM Uttar Pradesh
Vilayodi Venugopal, CR Neelakandan and Prof. Kusumam NAPM, Kerala
Vimal Bhai, Matu Jansangathan, NAPM, Uttarakhand
Jabar Singh, NAPM, Uttarakhand
Sister Celia, Domestic Workers Union, and NAPM, Karnataka
Anand Mazgaonkar and Krishnakant, Paryavaran Suraksh Samiti, NAPM Gujarat
Kamayani Swami and Ashish Ranjan, Jan Jagran Shakti Sangathan, and NAPM Bihar
Mahendra Yadav, Kosi Navnirman Manch, NAPM Bihar
Sister Dorothy, NAPM Bihar
Dayamani Barla, Aadivasi-Moolnivasi Astivtva Raksha Samiti, NAPM Jharkhand
Dr. Sunilam and Adv. Aradhna Bhargava, Kisan Sangharsh Samiti, and NAPM, Madhya Pradesh
Bhupender Singh Rawat, Jan Sangharsh Vahini, NAPM, Delhi
Rajendra Ravi, Nanhu Prasad, Madhuresh Kumar, Amit Kumar, Himshi Singh, Uma, Aaquib Zabed Mazumder, NAPM, Delhi
Faisal Khan, Khudai Khidmatgar, NAPM Haryana
J S Walia, NAPM Haryana
Kailash Meena, NAPM Rajasthan
Samar Bagchi and Amitava Mitra, NAPM West Bengal
Suniti SR, Suhas Kolhekar, and Prasad Bagwe, NAPM Maharashtra
Gautam Bandopadhyay, NAPM, Chhattisgarh
Anjali Bharadwaj, National Campaign for People’s Right to Information and NAPM
Kaladas Dahariya, RELAA, Chhatisgarh
Bilal Khan, Ghar Bachao Ghar Banao Andolan, Mumbai and NAPM
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LAUNCH OF THE SUPER DADS

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Sachin Tendulkar, Mahershala Ali, David Beckham, the All Blacks, Daniel Cormier, Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, Hugh Jackman, Thalía and Chris Weidman among stars to join Super Dads campaign to highlight fathers’ critical role in children’s early development

NEW DELHI/ NEW YORK, 6 June 2017 –Stars from the world of entertainment and sport including Sachin Tendulkar, Mahershala Ali, David Beckham, the All Blacks, Daniel Cormier, Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, Hugh Jackman, Thalía and Chris Weidman joined Super Dads, a new UNICEF initiative launched today to celebrate fatherhood, and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains.

With more than 90 countries celebrating Fathers’ Day this month, the initiative invites families to post photos and videos of what it takes to be ‘super dads,’ using the hashtag #EarlyMomentsMatter on their Instagram and Twitter accounts. To inspire families across the world to share their ‘super dads’ moments, photos and videos of UNICEF ambassadors and supporters who have got behind the campaign will be posted on UNICEF’s Instagram and Twitter, and featured on the campaign’s gallery between 6 and 18 June.

“When I was a young child, my father gave me the right amount of love, freedom and support to shape who I am today,” said UNICEF Ambassador and cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar. “Every kid needs protection, love, good food and play to support growth and development, and it’s up to both parents to provide these.”

“As a father, I’ve seen for myself the impact that every smile, every bit of love, and every positive action has had on my child during these precious early years of life. Being a new parent isn’t easy. There are many challenges that fathers across the world face. This campaign is about supporting and encouraging fathers so they can be the Super Dads their kids desperately need,” said UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Novak Djokovic.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of my dad, there’s no question about that. He was involved right from the start and gave me all the love, guidance, decent food, and care that I could have wished for. I’ll remain forever grateful to him for that,” said UNICEF supporter Lewis Hamilton. “I hope this initiative celebrates dads like mine across the world and helps those who are struggling get the support they need to be super dads too.”

The heart-warming videos and photos of such celebrity dads will be coupled with stories of super dads from across the world, including those who are doing their best to raise their children in extremely difficult circumstances.

One such superdad, South Sudanese refugee Idro, who is raising three daughters aged 2 months, 3 and 13 years old in Uganda’s Bidi Bidi refugee settlement, the largest in the world. Idro fled his war-torn country in July 2016, and is doing everything he can to keep his young daughters’ healthy, happy and safe. “My daughter asks me “when are we going home”, I hold her to my side to comfort her. I play games with her and carry her. She must feel that I love her. If I can’t fulfil for my family, I am not happy,” said Idro.

“The earliest years of life present a critical, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape children’s brain development – and it’s their parents who hold the largest stake in this process,” said Pia Britto, UNICEF Chief of Early Childhood Development in New York.

“The more fathers, mothers and other family members shower their babies and young children with love, play, good nutrition and protection, the better these children’s chances are of reaching optimal health, happiness and learning ability. Good parenting for young children living in highly stressful conditions like conflict or extreme poverty can even provide a buffer, helping them to fully develop despite adversity,” said Britto.

Good parenting in early childhood, especially during the first 1,000 days, sparks neural connections in children’s brains, laying the foundation for their future successes. Research suggests that when children positively interact with their fathers, they have better psychological health, self-esteem and life-satisfaction in the long-term.

“We need to break down the employment and societal obstacles that deprive fathers – and mothers – of precious time with their young children,” said Britto. “It is critical that the private sector and governments work within their communities to give parents and caregivers of babies the time, resources and information they need to give children the best start in life.

The ‘Super Dads’ initiative forms part of UNICEF’s global #EarlyMomentsMattercampaign, which aims to drive increased understanding of how children’s environments and experiences in early childhood can shape their future health, well-being, ability to learn, and even how much they will earn as adults.

All photo and video submissions to the Super Dads initiative will feature on the #EarlyMomentsMatter gallery. UNICEF will select the most heart-warming, humorous, and imaginative photo and video submissions post them on the organization’s own digital platforms.

To download multimedia content related to the campaign visit:http://uni.cf/2rAjIpD

For more information about #EarlyMomentsMatter please visit:www.unicef.org/earlymoments

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Note to Editors:
In India, a digital campaign with a special India-specific hashtag #baapwalibaat will be used to support UNICEF’s global #EarlyMomentsMatter campaign.

Apart from UNICEF South Asia Ambassador, Sachin Tendulkar, UNICEF India celebrity advocates Suresh Raina and Amir Khan are also supporting the campaign through online video messages. Supporters will be encouraged to share nostalgic moments or a moment that challenges stereotypes about what dads do.

Cartoon Network India TV channel will also support the campaign on its social media sites, helping reach out to lakhs of followers while the Imagica Theme Park in Mumbai has also partnered with UNICEF India to create awareness and galvanize support from parents and caregivers.

Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a key area in the UNICEF India Country Programme 2018-22. Early stimulation and psychological development, early detection and intervention, and promoting the rights of children with disabilities, equality between girls and boys, promoting positive and responsive parenting are major focus areas of this programme.
For India specific photos and videos: In the coming days, India specific multimedia content related to the campaign will be available on  http://unicef.in/
Please also refer to the UNICEF India Twitter and Facebook
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सुधीर चौधरियों और रवीश कुमारों की बातों पर भरोसा मत करिए. ये पेड लोग हैं. ये दोनों अपने-अपने मालिकों के धंधों को बचाने-बढ़ाने के लिए वैचारिक उछल कूद करते हुए आपको बरगलाएंगे, भरमाएंगे, डराएंगे, अपने पक्ष में खड़े होने के लिए उकसाएंगे और इसके लिए देर तक व दूर तक ब्रेन वाश करते चलते जाएंगे…
रवीश कुमार को हर पत्रकार डरपोक दिखने लगा है. उन्हें दिल्ली में डर लगने लगा है. हर किसी का फोन टेप होता दिखने लगा है…लोकतंत्र में सारा सत्यानाश हुआ दिख रहा है…ये दौर भाजपा राज का है सो एनडीटीवी को अंधेरा ही अंधेरा दिख रहा है और रवीश कुमार सुर ताल भिड़ाकर गाने में जुटे हैं- ”अंधेरे में जो बैठे हैं, नजर हम पर भी तुम डालो…. अरे ओ रोशनी वालों…”
कुछ ऐसा ही हाल तब जी ग्रुप का था, जब कांग्रेस राज में उगाही के मामले में सुधीर चौधरी उठाकर जेल भेज दिए गए थे और सुभाष चंद्रा प्राण बचाए भागते फिर रहे थे. तब जी न्यूज को सब कुछ खराब होता हुआ, हर ओर अराजकता की स्थिति, अभिव्यक्ति की आजादी का गला घुटा हुआ, आपातकाल सरीखा माहौल दिख रहा था… तबके जी न्यूज के एंकर सुर ताल भिड़ाकर कुछ वैसा ही गीत गाए बकबकाए जा रहे थे.
दोस्तों, भारत अदभुत देश है. यहां कोई मोदी आए या कोई मनमोहन, जनता को बहुत फरक नहीं पड़ता. भारत वाले बहुत संतोषी और मस्त जीव हैं. जब हम सब अंग्रेज को सौ साल तक झेल गए जो कि बाहरी और विदेशी थे, फिर ये मनमोहन, मोदी तो अपने ही देश के हैं. मनमोहन ने क्या बना-बिगाड़ दिया था और मोदी ने क्या रच-उखाड़ लिया है…तब भी अंबानी बिरला लूट रहे थे, सत्ता के प्रिय बने हुए थे… आज भी अंबानी अडानी बिरला सब लूट रहे हैं, सत्ता के प्रिय बने हुए हैं… तब भी जो ‘अप्रिय’ थे उन्हें ठीक करने के लिए ढेर सारे सरकारी कुकर्म किए जाते थे, आज भी जो ‘अप्रिय’ हैं, उनकी हंटिंग होती रहेगी…
कांग्रेस के जमाने में जो आर्थिक नीति थी, वही भाजपा के जमाने में है बल्कि भाजपा वाले कांग्रेस से कुछ ज्यादा स्पीड से उनकी सारी पालिसिज लागू कर रहे हैं.. जीएसटी से लेकर फारेन इनवेस्टमेंट और प्राइवेटाइजेशन को देख लीजिए… इसलिए उनके नाम पर डराकर इनके पाले में करने का खेल वही नहीं समझेगा जो वाकई दिमाग से पैदल होगा…
धर्म जाति की पालिटिक्स हर वक्त थी. 1857 की क्रांति से लेकर किसान विद्रोहों तक में धर्म जाति के आधार पर गोलबंदियां की गई थीं. आजादी के इतने सालों बाद भी गोलबंदियां इसी आधार पर होती रही हैं. कांग्रेस वाले धर्म-जाति-क्रांति आदि के समस्त पैकेज का इस्तेमाल रणनीतिक तौर पर समय व माहौल देखकर करते रहते हैं, बिलकुल ‘निर्दोष’ अंदाज में.. पर भाजपाई और अन्य पार्टियां वही काम खुलकर ‘भदेस’ तरीके से कर रही हैं..
जनता चेतनासंपन्न होती जाएगी तो उनके सोचने विचारने और वोट देने का पैर्टन बदलता जाएगा. इसमें कोई घबड़ाने वाली बात नहीं है. हम मनुष्य आज जहां तक पहुंचे हैं, वहां तक किसी पैराशूट से हमें नहीं लाया गया है बल्कि हम क्रमिक विकास और इवोल्यूशन की हजारों लाखों करोड़ों साल की यात्रा करके आए हैं… ये यात्रा जारी है और सब कुछ बेहतर होगा, ये उम्मीद करते रहना चाहिए…
जो लोग भाजपा से डराकर हमको आपको कांग्रेस के पक्ष में गोलबंद करना चाहते हैें उनको बताना चाहता हूं कि कांग्रेस ने सबसे ज्यादा कम्युनिस्ट नौजवान अपने राजकाज के दौरान मरवाए हैं. वो चाहे पश्चिम बंगाल में नक्सलबाड़ी आंदोलन को कुचलने का काम रहा हो या पूरे देश में कांग्रेसियों द्वारा चलाए गए नक्सल-कम्युनिस्ट विरोधी अभियान के जरिए बड़े पैमाने पर छात्रों, किसानों-मजदूरों का सफाया करवाना रहा हो.
इसी कांग्रेस ने लाखों सिखों का कत्लेआम पूरे देश में अपने नेताओं के नेतृत्व में कराए. सारे पाप इन कांग्रेसियों ने कराए और सिखाए हैं. इसलिए भाजपा का डर दिखाकर आपको जिनके पक्ष के सपने दिखाए जा रहे हैं, जिनके पक्ष में हमें गोलबंद करने को उत्तेजित-उत्प्रेरित किया जा रहा है, वे ज्यादा बड़े पापी हैं. भाजपा वाले तो बड़े पापियों से थोड़ा बहुत सबक सीखकर आए हैं और इसका समय समय पर नौसिखियों की तरह इस्तेमाल कर रहे हैं, और इस प्रक्रिया में पकड़े भी जा रहे हैं. कांग्रेस के जमाने में भी सीबीआई का रोजाना गलत व मनमाफिक इस्तेमाल होता था, आज भाजपा के राज में भी हो रहा है. सत्ता में आपने पर सबका चरित्र एक-सा हो जाता है, इसे समझ लीजिए क्योंकि सत्ता खुद में एक संस्था होती है जो सबसे ज्यादा मजबूत और सबसे ज्यादा संगठित होती है. सत्ता में भाजपाई आएं या कांग्रेसी या कम्युनिस्ट या सपाई या बसपाई या कोई और… सबकी कार्यशैली अंतत: सत्ता परस्ती वाली यानि बड़े लोगों के पक्षधर वाली हो जाती है… जनता तो बेचारी जनता ही बनी रहती है, थोड़ी कम, थोड़ी ज्यादा… वो अपने मित्र जेपी त्रिपाठी एक जगह लिखते हैं न- ”बाबू हुए तुम, राजा हुए तुम, आदमी बेचारे के बेचारे हुए हम…”
भाजपा, कांग्रेस, सपा, बसपा आदि इत्यादि ढेरों पार्टियां जो हैं.. .ये सब पावर की लालची हैं, सत्ता की लालची हैं, पैसे की लालची हैं, पूंजीपरस्त हैं, झूठे और मक्कार हैं. जनविरोधी हैं… ब्लैकमनी के केंद्र हैं… हरामीपने और उपद्रव की कुंजी हैं… इनके चक्कर में न फंसिए. इन पार्टियों ने अब अपने अपने टीवी चैनल गढ़ लिए हैं. जो सत्ता मेंं होता है, उसकी तरफ मीडिया परस्ती ज्यादा होती है, उसकी तरफ न्यूज चैनल ज्यादा झुके रहते हैं. जैसे सूरज की तरफ सारे फूल पौधे और वनस्पतियां झुकी होती हैं. रीयल जर्नलिज्म अगर कोई कर रहा है तो वह सोशल मीडिया मे थोडा बहुत हो रहा है, वेबसाइटों और ब्लागों के जरिए थोड़ा बहुत हो रहा है. ये बाजारू मीडिया वाले, ये एनडीटीवी और जी न्यूज वाले तो बस टर्नओवर जोड़ रहे हैं, फायदे देख रहे हैं…
चिदंबरम की गोद में बैठकर जब प्रणय राय टूजी स्कैम के पैसे के ब्लैक से ह्वाइट कर रहे थे तो रवीश कुमार को दिल्ली में घना अंधेरा नहीं दिख रहा था… जब एनडीटीवी और चिदंबरम के स्कैम को उजागर करने वाले ईमानदार आईआरएस अधिकारी एसके श्रीवास्तव को पागलखाने भिजवा गया था तो रवीश कुमार की संवेदना नहीं थरथराई और उनको मनुष्यता व लोकतंत्र के लिए एक भयावह दौर नहीं दिखा. अब जब उनके मालिक की चमड़ी उनके काले कारनामों के चलते उधेड़ी जा रही है तो उन्हें सारी नैतिकता और दुनिया भर के सारे आदर्श याद आने लगे हैं… उनका बस चैनल की स्क्रीन पर फूट फूट कर रोना ही बाकी रह गया है..
अरे भइये रवीश कुमार, तू अपनी सेलरी भर पूरा पैसा वसूल एक्टिंग कर ले रहा है… उसके बाद आराम से रह.. चिल्ल कर… एक्टर वैसे भी दिल पर नहीं लेते… रोल खत्म, पैसा हजम… उसके बाद घर परिवार और मस्ती…इस अदभुत देश को और यहां की फक्कड़ जनता को कुछ नहीं होने जा रहा… बहुत आए गए शक हूण कुषाण मुगल अंग्रेज और ढेरों आक्रांता… देश नहीं मरा न मरेगा… आप कृपा करके एनडीटीवी के शेयरों का भाव डबल दिखाकर बैंक को चूतिया बनाकर कर्ज लेने के फर्जीवाड़े की सच्चाई पर एक प्राइम टाइम डिबेट करिए जिसमें बैंक के प्रतिनिधि समेत सभी पक्षों को लाकर स्टूडियो में बैठाइए बुलाइए और दूध का दूध पानी पानी कर दीजिए… आप जरा एनडीटीवी-चिदंबरम के सौजन्य से पागलखाने भिजवाए गए आईआरएस अधिकारी एसके श्रीवास्तव को भी बुला लीजिएगा पैनल में जो सुना देंगे आपके एनडीटीवी चैनल और इसके मालिक प्रणय राय की चोरी की 100 कहानियां…
रवीश जी, युवाओं को भरमाना छोड़िए… सच्ची पत्रकारिता का नाटक बंद करिए… हां, पेट पालने के लिए आपको सेलरी की जरूरत पड़ती है और प्रणय राय को एक ऐसे एंकर की जरूरत पड़ती है जो उनको डिफेंड कर सके तो आप दोनों की जोड़ी ‘जेनुइन’ है, उसी तरह जैसे सुधीर चौधरी और सुभाष चंद्रा की है. कांग्रेस राज में जिस तरह संघिये सब डराते थे कि जल्द ही भारत में कांग्रेस के सहयोग से मुस्लिम राज आने वाला है, उसी तरह भाजपा के राज में एनडीटीवी वाले डरा रहे हैं कि बस सब कुछ खत्म होने वाला है क्योंकि मोदिया अब सबका गला ही घोंटने वाला है…
अरे यार बस करो… इतना भी हांका चांपा न करो… प्रणय राय की थोड़ी पोल क्या खुल गई, थोड़ी चड्ढी क्या सरका दी गई, आप तो अपने करियर का ‘द बेस्ट’ देने पर उतारू हो गए… पोलैंड से लेकर न्यूयार्क टाइम्स और ट्रंप से लेकर प्रेस कार्प की नैतिकता के पत्र के जरिए प्रणय राय को दूध से नहलाकर पवित्र कहने को मजबूर करने लगे….
हम लोगों को यकीन है कि जितनी चिरकुटई कांग्रेस शासन के राज मेंं हुई, उससे काम ही भाजपा के राज में होगी क्योकि भाजपाइयों को अभी संपूर्ण कांग्रेसी चिरकुटई सीखने में वक्त लगेगा… हां, ये पता है कि दोनों ही पूंजीपतियों को संरक्षण देकर और उनसे आश्वस्ति पाकर राज करते हैं इसलिए इनके शासनकालों में जनता का बहुत भला न होने वाला है.. और, जनता बहुत बुरे में भी या तो मस्त रहती है या फिर मारपीट करती है या फिर सुसाइड कर लेती है. उसे अपने रास्ते पता हैं… उसके लिए नए रास्ते न तो आपके प्राइम टाइम लेक्चर से खुल सकते हैं और न ही मोदी जी के ‘देश बदल रहा है’ के जुमलों से…
रवीश भाई और सुधीर चौधरी जी, लगे रहिए… आप दोनों को देखकर यकीन होने लगा है कि एक कांग्रेस और दूसरा भाजपा का प्रवक्ता कितना दम लगाकर और कितना क्रिएटिव होकर काम कर रहे हैं… बस इतना कहना चाहूंगा कि ये देश इस छोर या उस छोर पर नहीं जीता है और न जीता रहा है… इस देश का अदभुत मिजाज है… वह कोई नृप होए हमें का हानि की तर्ज पर अपने अंदाज में अपनी शैली में जीवित रहा है और जीवित रहेगा.. पहाड़ से लेकर मैदान तक और रेगिस्तान से लेकर समुद्र तटीय इलाकों तक में फैले इस देश में अंधेरा लाने की औकात न किसी मोदी में है और न किसी मनमोहन में हो सकी…
फेसबुक के साथियों से कहना चाहूंगा कि इस छोर या उस छोर की राजनीति-मीडियाबाजी से बचें.. दोनों छोर बुरे हैं… दोनों निहित स्वार्थी और जनविरोधी हैं.. सारा खेल बाजारू है और इसके उपभोक्ता हमकों आपको बनाया जा रहा है, जबरन… आप रिएक्ट न करें.. आप मस्त रहें… जीवन में राजनीति-मीडिया के अलावा ढेर सारा कुछ है लिखने करने पढ़ने देखने को… इस भयानक गर्मी में जाइए घूम आइए पहाड़… चढ़ जाइए हिमालय की उंचाई और अपनी आत्मा तक को पवित्र और मस्त कर आइए… देह के पार देख आइए और रुह संग बतिया आइए… ये रवीश कुमार और सुधीर चौधरी तो लाखों रुपये लेता है, जैसा मालिक कहता है, वैसा स्क्रिप्ट पढ़ता है… एक का मालिक कांग्रेस के गोद में बैठा रहता है, दूसरे का भाजपा की गोद में… इनके चक्कर में अपनी नींद, उर्जा और धैर्य बर्बाद न करिए… जाइए, हिमाचल उत्तराखंड आपको बुला रहा है… किसी जाती हुई सामान्य सी सरकारी बस पर बैठ जाइए और चार पांच सौ रुपये में पहाड़ की बर्फ से ढकी चादर को हिला आइए…
जाइए अपनी जिंदगी जी आइए और भटक मरने से बच जाइए…. ध्यान रखिएगा, सारा प्रपंच यह तंत्र आपको भटकाने और मुर्दा बनाने के लिए रचता है… ताकि आपका खून पीकर वह अपने को अमर रख सके…
वो कहते हैं न कबीर… साधो ये मुर्दों का गांंव… और ये भी कि… भटक मरे न कोई….
तो दोस्तों, मुर्दों से दिल लगाना बंद कर दीजिए और भटक मरने से बचने की तरकीब ढूंढने में लग जाइए… शायद जीवन का मतलब मकसद समझ में आ जाए…
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Sudhir Chaudhariyōṁ and ravish talks not trust worthy . These are paid people. These two would go to the ideological of their own owners to raise their own callings, bharamā’ēṅgē, ḍarā’ēṅgē, ḍarā’ēṅgē, create fear, put you in dark,for standing in your side and for it until long and far brain wash…
Ravish Kumar now seen every journalist a coward. He frames,He felt afraid to be in Delhi. Everyone has been looking for the phone tape… democracy is looking in the democracy… this round bjp raj is dark and ravish kumar sur sur sing  songs. ‘ who are sitting in the dark, you look at us…. hey o lights… ”
There was a recent group, when the Congress was sent to the Congress in the case of collect and subhas Chandra’s souls. Then the news of the news was all bad, in every side of chaos, a emergency of freedom of expression, an emergency was looking for a atmosphere. .
Friends, India is a great country. There is no modi, or no manmohan, the public. India is very santoshi and cool creatures. When we were all that the Englishman had been to a hundred years, and then, Modi, Modi is their own country. What was the manmohan of the manmohan, and Modi was rach… even the ambani was robbed by birla… Today Ambani Adani is all looting, the beloved of power. There are many officials who were to fix them, even today, there will be their hunting…
In The Congress, he is in the life of the Congress, he is in the world of the BJP, but with a few more speed from the BJP Congress… So investment and prā’ivēṭā’ijēśana. But the game of scare will not be able to be a man who will be walking out of mind…
The Pāliṭiksa of religion was every time. From The Revolution of the 1857 Revolution, the peasant was gōlabandiyāṁ in the basis of religion. After the freedom of freedom, there are many years on the same basis. The Congress of the Congress-Lrb– RRB-and the entire package of the Congress-Caste-Revolution, and the other parties are doing the same thing..
The public will be cētanāsampanna, and will change their votes. It is not a single thing that is not a single thing. We are not brought to man where we arrived today, no one has been brought to us from a parachutes and many millions of evolution… these journey continues and hope everything will be better Must stay…
Those who want to tell us to gōlabanda from the BJP, he wants to tell them that the congress has the most communist youth during his own state. He will be working on the west movement in West Bengal or in the whole country by Congressmen of the naxal-Anti-Communist campaign, to be eliminated by the anti-Communist campaign.
This Congress has led millions of Sikhs in the entire country in the entire country. All the sins of these congressmen are teach and teach. So the BJP’s fear of the BJP will be shown to the dreams of the side of the side of the side of the side of the side of the side, they are the big sinner. The BJP is a little lesson from the big sinners, and it is also going on time, and are also going to be caught in the process. In the state of the Congress, there was also a bad and necessarily used in the BJP in the rule of the BJP. In Power, your character is one of your character, because there is a body which is the most strong and most organised. In Power BJP or Congress or communist or basapā’ī or no or no more…. All the circumstances are favor, the people of the big people. Too much… she writes your friend jp tripathi a place, you are the king of the poor, the man of poor us… ”
The BJP, Congress, SP, bsp etc etc… All these power are greedy, greedy, the money are greedy, liars, false and insidious. Down… the center of blaikamanī are the key… Harāmīpanē and sedition are the key… not phansi’ē in their rounds. These parties are now for their own tv channel. It is more important to him who is in power, and the news channel. As the sun and the flowers are lowered in the sun. Real Jarnalijma if someone is doing a bit of social media, getting a little lot through websites and blāgōṁ. These bājārū media, these ndtv and zee news are only adding turnovers, looking for pros…
Sitting in Chidambaram’s lap when pranay Roy was doing white of money scam, Ravish Kumar was not looking dark in Delhi… when the NDTV OF NDTV AND CHIDAMBARAM. The Lunatic was elmasry, ravish kumar is not a frightening round of tharatharā’ī and democracy. Now when their Lord’s skin is going to be udhēṛī with their black deeds, all the ideals and all the ideals of the world… they are just left to cry on the screen of the channel..
Hey bha’iyē ravish kumar, you are acting up your salary full money… after her rest.. the chills… actor is not even on the heart… roll over, money suck… After her home family and fun… this awesome country and the people of here are not going to be a few… very shakas mughal mughal and many the… not dead… you will not die… By Grace, it would be a prime time debate on the truth to make a prime time to make a prime time by the bank of the bank, including and milk milk water in the studio. Just a 100 stories from NDTV-Chidambaram Officer Officer Officer Officer Officer Panel Panel in the līji’ēgā panel, who will hear from your NDTV channel and her owner of pranay rai…
Ravish ji, stop the young people…………. Yes, you need salary for a salary and pranay. The pair of ‘ Jēnu’ina ‘ is, like sudhir chaudhary and Subhash Chandra. In The Congress Raj, he was afraid of the Congress in India, as soon as the Congress’s cooperation in India, there are only a few of the BJP who is all over the end of the BJP. Gonna be…
Hey dude just don’t… so hāṅkā cāmpā… Pranay Roy’s a little poll, a little caḍḍhī, you have been utārū on the best ‘ giving of your career… Poland From The New York times and from trump with the morality of the ethics of carp,, to say the holy language of the morality.
We believe that as the congress rule in the rule of the Congress, it will be in the rule of the BJP, because the whole Congress will take a time to learn the entire congress. They do not want to be a lot of people in their own śāsanakālōṁ. and the public is too cool or assaulting or suicide. Let him know his way… new way for him can open your prime time lecture and not modi’S COUNTRY’s ‘ country ‘…
Ravish bhai and sudhir chaudhary ji, stay tuned… you are sure that a congress and another BJP spokesman how much and how creative are working… this country just would like to say this The end or not on that side is not won… this country’s awesome mood… he is living in his style in his style and will live on the lines of the harm of us.. From the mountains, and from the desert, in this country, there is no power to bring it into the country, nor could he be in a manmohan…
I’d like to say from Facebook friends, or avoid the politics of that side.. both the side are bad… both lies are selfish and down.. all game is bājārū and its consumer hamakōṁ , forced… don’t you ri’ēkṭa.. you stay cool… in life to read to write lots of politics.. Come on this horrible summer go mountains… climb Come on the height of the Himalayas and come to your soul… come across the body and come across the spirit.. This is ravish kumar and sudhir choudhary, as the owner says, as the owner reads. … one of the owner of the Congress is sitting in the lap of the Congress, in the lap of the other of the BJP… do not waste their sleep, energy and patience.. Go, Himachal Pradesh is calling you… Go on normal government just sit down and shake the mountains in four five hundred bucks…
Go get your life and escape from death…. attention rakhi’ēgā, Sarah Delusion this system is racatā to make you a distract and dead… so that your blood can keep him immortal…
They say not kabir… Sādhō these dead… and that… don’t die….
So friends, stop making a heart from the dead and try to escape from death… maybe life means the aim of life…
Jejej
Yashwant
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BRITAIN MUST WORK WITH COUNTRIES TO STOP TERRORISM FUNDING – FM

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Britain must work with other countries to cut funding for terrorism, whether it’s provided with the knowledge of governments or not, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Tuesday. Asked by a journalist about a government report which local media say focuses on the role of Saudi Arabia in terrorism funding, Johnson said he could not comment on the confidential document. However, he went on to say about “the role of other countries, governments or not, in funding, wittingly or not, funding groups that are… responsible for terrorism and in funding mosques where all sorts of hateful nonsense is being spouted,”Reuters reported. “We of course need to focus on that. But that should in no way exculpate the people who have done this, the criminals, the scumbags who are responsible for terrorist atrocities in our country,” Johnson added. Media agencies
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ESTONIA PARLIAMENT RATIFIES DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH US

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The parliament of Estonia on Tuesday ratified an agreement on bilateral cooperation in the defense area with the US, RIA Novosti reports. The agreement provides the legal framework and enables a broad range of defense-related activities. The document regulates the status of the US armed forces in the country and the use of territories and facilities belonging to Estonia, as well as the right of US servicemen to construct necessary facilities on the territories provided to them, the parliament press service said. Estonian Defense Minister Margus Tsahkna and US Ambassador to Estonia James Melville signed the agreement on January 17. The US proposed this document in August 2016 for US servicemen being deployed to Estonia as part of the Atlantic Resolve mission. Media agencies
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Water is ‘catalyst’ for cooperation, not conflict, UN chief tells Security Council

Secretary-General António Guterres addresses Security Council meeting on Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Preventive Diplomacy and Transboundary waters. To his right is President Evo Morales Ayma of Bolivia. UN Photo/Kim Haughton
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6 June 2017 – Stressing the importance of diplomacy to prevent and resolve trans-boundary disputes over water resources, Secretary-General António Guterres today told the United Nations Security Council that water serves as “a catalyst” for cooperation among nations, even those that are not on good terms.
“Water, peace and security are inextricably linked,” said Mr. Guterres during a meeting on preventive diplomacy and trans-boundary waters, which was chaired by Evo Morales, President of Bolivia, which holds the Council’s presidency for the month.
“I commend this Security Council meeting for highlighting how water is and should remain a reason for cooperation not conflict,” Mr. Guterres added.
With climate change having a growing impact, water scarcity is a growing concern, he pointed out, noting that by 2050 at least one in four people will live in a country where the lack of fresh water is chronic or recurrent.
Three-quarters of UN Member States share rivers or lake basins with their neighbours. There are more than 270 internationally shared river basins, which serve as the primary source of fresh water for approximately 40 per cent of the world’s population, including the Nile, the Indus, the Ganges, the Euphrates-Tigris, and the Mekong.
“That is why it is essential that nations cooperate to ensure water is shared equitably and used sustainably,” he said.
In the second half of the 20th century alone, some 287 international water agreements were signed.
In South America, Lake Titicaca, the largest freshwater lake on the continent, has long been a source of cooperation between Bolivia and Peru. The 1960 Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan has survived three wars between the two countries.
The Albufeira Convention, agreed when Mr. Guterres was Prime Minister of Portugal, continues to promote good relations on water management between his country and Spain.
The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes became open for all UN Member States as of March last year, offering the opportunity to create a global framework for preventive diplomacy for dealing with transboundary water issues.
“Let us commit to investing in water security to ensure durable peace and security for all communities and nations,” he concluded.
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