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Abridged News

ON MARCH 30, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

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Sagar Media Inc Abdel Fattah al-Sisi win prez election is reelected for a second presdential term in midst of million voters go voting leaders not contesting. Australian cricketer iconic fall from grace disgraced Aussie class of sports fraternity. US forces to withdraw Syria.

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Sagar Media Inc: South Africa Reporrs on TV channels abt corruption MacKenzie, Eskon with Politicians of triilion dollar. Russian to test misiles in Int waters Swede (link: http://Radio.EU) Radio.EU Tightem Muslim migrants norms. Venezuela prison riot kill 69 Delhi CM Foreign jaints?

Quake M6.9 – NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

ON MARCH 30, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

M6.9 – NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

Preliminary Earthquake Report

Magnitude	6.9
Date-Time	29 Mar 2018 21:25:33 UTC 30 Mar 2018 07:25:33 near epicenter 30 Mar 2018 01:25:33 standard time in your timezone
Location	5.473S 151.450E
Depth	10 km
Distances	162 km (100 miles) SSW (210 degrees) of Rabaul, New Britain, PNG 228 km (142 miles) ENE (68 degrees) of Kandrian, New Britain, PNG 331 km (206 miles) SSE (167 degrees) of Kavieng, New Ireland, PNG 512 km (318 miles) ENE (74 degrees) of Lae, New Guinea, PNG 645 km (401 miles) NE (47 degrees) of PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea
Location Uncertainty	Horizontal: 3.5 km; Vertical 1.8 km
Parameters	Nph = 137; Dmin = 590.6 km; Rmss = 1.10 seconds; Gp = 25° Version =
Event I

GOI & ADB signs $ 80 Million Loan for HP Youth

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Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign $80 Million Loan Agreement to help boost Youth Employability in the State of Himachal Pradesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed $80 million loan to help modernize technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and improve the skills ecosystem in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The project will support the skill initiatives of Government of Himachal Pradesh and help the State step-up the reform and scale-up its skill development efforts. It will fund short-term and long-term training programs in growth areas including automobiles, electronics, pharmaceutical, tourism and hospitality and banking and financial services, health care etc. to help enhance the skills set of the youth and increase their employability. After achieving impressive enrollment rates for higher education, the State of Himachal Pradesh faces ‘second-generation’ challenge of preparing its youth for the challenging labour market. The Project will help in equipping the youth with market-relevant technical and vocational skills. The State will need more than 500,000 skilled workers by 2022 across various trades. The Project will help seize this opportunity by providing support in developing relevant and good quality TVET programs thereby improving employment prospects of nearly 65,000 youths by 2022. The Project will establish a polytechnic for women, six city Livelihood Centers, and seven Rural Livelihood Centers, and upgrade 11 employment exchanges into model career Centers. These efforts will result in improved TVET awareness among youth, modernizing training equipment, implementing a training information system, forging partnerships with private sector, and creating better access to quality market-relevant TVET and livelihood development opportunities for youth in Himachal Pradesh. Please contact

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Mayawati saffron not care tribals and backwards

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BJP-RSS govt does not care about the torture on the people of backward castes & tribals. They are more focused on making Babasaheb ‘Ramji’ instead of working for the people of his caste. They are only interested in vote bank politics & nothing else: BSP chief Mayawati.  BSP chief reminder gets more currency when  state polls early next year, and the sizeable Dalit population is likely to be crucial, play an important consolidation of vote,the poll strategy.

Thousands of Bahujan Samaj Party workers thronged Lucknow’s streets on Thursday, shouting slogans and demanding the arrest of an expelled senior BJP leader who called BSP chief and four-time chief minister Mayawati a “prostitute”.

Angry protesters – mostly Dalits –burnt effigies of former BJP state vice-president Daya Shanker Singh, who made the objectionable remarks.

As calls for his arrest mounted, police raided Singh’s house in Qaiserbagh but couldn’t find him with sources saying he had gone to Balia in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Senior BSP leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui – who was leading the protests — said the demonstrations would continue until Singh was arrested.

Statue of BR Ambedkar vandalised by miscreants in Siddharthnagar’s Gohaniya last night; locals stage protest demanding action against the culprit.

Statue of BR Ambedkar vandalised by miscreants in Jhunsi’s Trivenipuram.

Malala back to her home in Swat

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai visited her hometown  visited Mingora her hometown in Swat Valley on Saturday for the first time since she was shot by the Taliban as a teenager

Malala was accompanied by State Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, her family and others as she travelled by an army helicopter from Islamabad to Swat.

Malala an outspoken teenager hold view of girl education is important for Muslim girls but the community  not par to her ideas turn violent thus radicals attacked her.

Taliban claimed responsibility in 2012 for the attack on Yousafzai for her outspoken advocacy for girls’ education, which was forbidden under the militants’ rule over Swat.

She wrote an anonymous blog for the BBC Urdu service as a schoolgirl during the Taliban rule and later became outspoken in advocating more educational opportunities for girls.

In 2014, Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel laureate, honoured for her work with the Malala Foundation, a charity she set up to support education advocacy groups with a focus on Pakistan, Nigeria, Jordan, Syria and Kenya.

Tiangong-1 China’s space lab on way to the Earth

ON MARCH 31, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

China´s space agency said on Thursday that the nearly eight-tonne Tiangong-1 will re-enter the atmosphere some time between Saturday and Monday. Tiangong-1 China’s space lab on way to the Earth will it make any drastic impact the takers are few.

The European Space Agency has a smaller window between midday Saturday and early Sunday afternoon GMT time.

But there is “no need for people to worry”, the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) said on its WeChat social media account.

Such falling spacecraft do “not crash into the Earth fiercely like in sci-fi movies, but turn into a splendid (meteor shower) and move across the beautiful starry sky as they race towards the Earth”, it said.

The lab was placed in orbit in September 2011 and had been slated for a controlled re-entry, but it ceased functioning in March 2016 and space enthusiasts have been bracing for its fiery return.

Beijing sees its multi-billion-dollar space programme as a symbol of the country´s rise. It plans to send a manned mission to the moon in the future.

China sent another lab into orbit, the Tiangong-2, in September 2016 and hopes to turn it into a crewed space station by 2022.

Russia expelled 59 diplomats from 23 countries on Friday

ON MARCH 31, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

With Russian on expulsion spree UK news the Aeroflot flight was  alleged searched at Heathrow airport. Relations between  EU and Russia is very important, Euroasia is an important region for global development, thus peace is of paramount for the globe to sustain with sustainable growth the diplomatic and statesman aberrations could give rise present bitterness and future wars in which the next nuke wars can be devastating, our actions need be persuasive and not hatred immersed.

UK News‏ @UK__News 2

Russia has accused the British authorities of “another blatant provocation” after an Aeroflot flight was allegedly searched by Border Force officers at Heathrow.

Russia has accused the British authorities of “another blatant provocation” after an Aeroflot flight was allegedly searched by Border Force officers at Heathrow

Russia expelled 59 diplomats from 23 countries on Friday and said it reserved the right to take action against four other nations in a worsening standoff with the West over the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain.

Russia said it was responding to what it called the baseless demands for scores of its own diplomats to leave a slew of mostly Western countries that have joined London and Washington in censuring Moscow over the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.

A day earlier, Moscow ordered the expulsion of 60 U.S. diplomats and the closing of the US consulate in St Petersburg, Russia’s second city, in retaliation for the biggest ejection of diplomats since the Cold War.

Preparations appeared to be underway on Friday to close the St Petersburg mission down, with a removals truck making repeated journeys to and from the consulate which took delivery of a large pizza order for its staff.

Russia summoned senior envoys on Friday from most of the other countries that have expelled Russian diplomats and told them it was expelling a commensurate number of theirs.

Russia has already retaliated in kind against Britain for ejecting 23 diplomats over the first known use of a military-grade nerve agent on European soil since World War Two. British ambassador Laurie Bristow has summoned again on Friday.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said Bristow had been told London had just one month to cut its diplomatic contingent in Russia to the same size as the Russian mission in Britain.

A spokeswoman for the British Foreign Office did not say how many British diplomats would be affected, but said Russia’s response was regrettable and Moscow was in flagrant breach of international law over the killing of the former spy.

The poisoning, in southern England, has united much of the West in taking action against what it regards as the hostile policies of President Vladimir Putin. This includes the United States under President Donald Trump, who Putin had hoped would improve ties.

Russia rejects Britain’s accusation it stood behind the attack and has cast the allegations as part of an elaborate Western plot to sabotage East-West relations and isolate Moscow.

The hospital where she is being treated said on Thursday that Yulia Skripal was getting better after spending three weeks in a critical condition due to the nerve toxin attack. Her father remains in a critical but stable condition.

The BBC, citing sources, reported on Friday that Yulia was “conscious and talking”.

During the course of Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned senior embassy officials from Australia, Albania, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Croatia, Ukraine, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Canada and the Czech Republic.

All were seen arriving in their official cars at the Foreign Ministry’s gothic building in Moscow.

“They (the diplomats) were handed protest notes and told that in response to the unwarranted demands of the relevant states on expelling Russian diplomats … that the Russian side declares the corresponding number of staff working in those countries’ embassies in the Russian Federation persona non grata,” the ministry said in a statement.

Four other countries — Belgium, Hungary, Georgia and Montenegro — had only “at the last moment” announced that they too were expelling Russian diplomats over the Skripal affair, and Moscow reserved the right to take retaliatory action against them too, it said.

Emerging from the Foreign Ministry building, German ambassador Rudiger von Fritsch said Russia had questions to answer about the poisoning of Skripal, but Berlin remained open to dialogue with Moscow.

The US State Department said after Russia announced the expulsions on Thursday evening that it reserved the right to respond further, saying the list of diplomats designated for expulsion by Russia showed Moscow was not interested in diplomacy.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in a conference call with reporters on Friday, disagreed with that assessment, saying that Putin still favored mending ties with other countries, including with the United States.

‘Hyperloop’ 109 Yrs Old WILD Dream – TV Channels Mislead

ON MARCH 31, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

‘Hyperloop’ 109 Yrs Old WILD Dream – TV Channels Mislead

March30, 2018 (C) Ravinder Singh progressindia2015@gmail.com

When I started inventing in 1975 – my IDEA was to make Better Designed Products That Are Efficient and WORK. Soon also developed IDEAS that required $Billions of R&D. Example – Improved Automotive Engines or Telecom Technologies or Sound Recording – ‘Hyperloop’ even at present Prototype Stage required 30 Major Collaborators.

95% of the IDEAS are relevant to India even today – worth $Trillions. But GoI has no Program to Support Innovations & Protect Inventions and Engage Indian Inventors while Gadkari determines technologies India needs.

Madness of Governance is such that India Supports Totally Unviable & Undesirable Project which are inTEST-TUBE Stage of Development.

Hyperloop is to cost [$20m-$50m/km] more than Bullet Train per kilometer Rs.150 Cr to Rs.350 Cr but is not Mass Transport – Bullet Trainset carry 1600 Passengers at 4 minute interval – a Hyperloop Pod may be 10-20 people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWdrrdL1uo4 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDdw4b8eMk0

Some of the Channels was FOOLING people of our people – 90 years behind USA in wealth [Global Wealth Report 2017] that in 3 years Hyperloop Public Transport services would run 1.5 times faster than speed of sound and would take passengers from Delhi to Mumbai in just 90m.

http://web.mit.edu/mopg/www/papers/MITHyperloop_FinalReport_2017_public.pdf

MIT’s final report released recently reported Prototype Test Results.

Pod tested in one mile long Test Track was only 2.4m long and weighed 258 kg and run at 400 kmph peak speed.

Ravinder Singh, Inventor & Consultant, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROJECTS

Y-77, Hauz Khas, ND -110016, India. Ph: 091- 8826415770, 9871056471, 9650421857

Ravinder Singh* is a WIPO awarded inventor specializing in Power, Transportation,

Smart Cities, Water, Energy Saving, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Technologies and Projects

Press Invite

ON MARCH 31, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

INVITE: Att. the P.C. of India’s Biggest Reality Show “NO.1 DRAMEBAAZ” Guests: Kanika Maheshwari, Vijay Bhardwaj (Director & Producer), Anil Mittal, Along with kids of orphanage houses At 12:30 PM on 2nd April 2018 (Monday) @ PVR Plaza, Outer Circle H block, CP, Delhi

PRESS INVITATION

Trivision Films Pvt.Ltd. cordially invites you to attend the Press Conference & to share with you the uniqueness of India’s biggest reality show

‘NO.1 DRAMEBAAZ’

(The third season of India’s Biggest Reality Show of Acting & Dancing ‘No.1 Dramebaaz’ is all ready to showcase the talent of Orphaned children. The basic concept behind the show is to motivate and promote the talent of acting and dancing, and help them to acknowledge their potential at an early stage.)

To be addressed by:

·    Kanika Maheshwari (Actress, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, Diya Aur Bati Hum shows fame)

·    Vijay Bhardwaj (Director & Producer)

·    Anil Mittal (MD of Satmola)

·    Along with kids of orphanage houses who participated in the reality show

Time: 12:30 pm

Date: 2nd April 2018 (Monday)

Venue: PVR Plaza, Outer Circle H block, CP, Delhi 

You are requested to send correspondents/ photographers/ camera crew for the Press Conference.

India Pak agree on Code of Conduct on HR diplomatic mission

ON MARCH 31, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

India and Pakistan on Friday announced they have agreed to mutually resolve all issues about the treatment of diplomats.

The agreement follows claims and counter-claims by the two countries about harassment of each other’s diplomats.

‘India and Pakistan have mutually agreed to resolve matters related to the treatment of diplomats and diplomatic premises, in line with the 1992 ‘Code of Conduct’ for treatment of Diplomatic/ Consular personnel in India and Pakistan,’ the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

Pak foreign office staement

The Code provides for ‘smooth and unhindered functioning’ of the diplomatic and consular officials of the two countries in conformity with the international laws without violating their privileges and immunities.

The Code also says that the two countries should not resort to intrusive and aggressive surveillance and actions such as verbal and physical harassment, disconnection of phone lines, etc.

Earlier this month, India had asked Pakistan to ensure safety and security of its officials working at the Indian mission in Islamabad, saying they continue to face ‘harassment’ and ‘intimidation’.

In its 16th ‘Note Verbale’ to the Pakistan Foreign Ministry on March 22, the Indian High Commission specifically mentioned three incidents of harassment of senior officials.

Pakistan had claimed that there had been as many as 26 instances of harassment and intimidation of its diplomats since March 7, following which Islamabad called back its high commissioner Sohail Mahmood for discussions on the issue.

He, however, returned to New Delhi on March 22.

After Friday’s announcement, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal in a brief statement said that the matter will be addressed under the mechanism of 1992 related to the treatment of diplomats.

It was not immediately known where and how the agreement was reached to sort out the current tension over diplomats.

Faisal had said yesterday at a press briefing that the two sides would address the issue of harassment of diplomats through talks.

National briefs

ON MARCH 31, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

India Africa  trade and Indo Russian  trade to galvanise as per Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Govt to mitigate poverty 2030 affordable houses for all, urban planning on cards.

Women in busines are entering enormously with digital education and change in society thinking  for acceptance of women  Leadership but in top levels both in Indian and abroad esp in  MNC the women are still to acquire equality levels. The efforts of ministry and many NGO are praiseworthy Giriraj Singh MSME

CBI to probe ICICI loans 32KCr  to Videcon in which Chanda Kochar husband has stake.

Karnataka assembly  polls gain momentum between saffrons and old guards. Top leaders discuss the manifesto,  slogans, caste and farmer issue out on dynamic wheels to gather masses attention.

We can Rethink Brexit,Renew Britain!

ON MARCH 31, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

“Renew Britain” width

Dear Naresh Sagar Everyone from Renew HQ wishes you a Happy Easter! We have over 4,000 people on our database, 4,000 on Facebook, 11,000 on Twitter and we now want to hear your thoughts!  We have already had a significant amount of responses to our Listen to Britain survey and with your help we can reach our goal of 20,000 so we can Rethink Brexit, Renew Britain!

Local election campaigning has now kicked off and we are pleased to be able to announce we will be standing 20 people in the local elections! We now have candidates standing in London and the North East. Activity on our regional Facebook groups has now kicked off with various events taking place and people taking place in the pro-Europe marches last weekend. Thank you to all the people who attended these marches, it was great to have a Renew presence at them!

Finally, James T has been in the Independent this week summing up things we have learnt from the Listen to Britain Tour. Please do give it a read!

Invite One day Sit-in and Fast against UP Govt

ON MARCH 31, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Invite One day Sit-in and Fast against UP Govt’s move to withdraw cases from accused of Muzzafarnagar riots

napm india to you & 1 other(s)

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:40:52

 *JOIN DHARNA UPWAS* 

 *31st March, 2018, Saturday, outside Muzaffarnagar Court* .

In a shocking development, the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh is in process of withdrawing cases from the workers/leaders of BJP who are accused of Muzzaffar Nagar riots that occurred in 2013. This state led impunity will create a sense of fear among the common masses as well as will also add to the vulnerability of the minority communities which are always at the receiving end of actions of hatred. This decision not only reflects the biased politics of Yogi Government but also state hooliganism. This is an illegal act and clear disregard of the Constitution. Recently Chief Minister Yogi in a statement during in the state legislature found to be favouring ‘Ram Rajya’ over ‘Socialism’. The decision about the withdrawal of cases has a lot of inspiration from this ideology of the BJP government in UP. National Alliance of People’s Movements (NAPM) strongly condemn this act of the UP government.   

Program: One day fast and sit-in followed by a press conference.

Timing: 10.00am-2.00am.

Date: 31st March, 2018

Place: Outside Muzaffarnagar Court

Manesh Kumar Gupta,

 (098371 44590)

Uttar Pradesh Convenor, NAPM 

Vimal Bhai, 

(09718479517) 

National Convenor, NA

GAIL US LNG ARRIVES AT DABHOL

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GAIL’s first Chartered LNG Vessel carrying long term US LNG arrives at Dabhol

Konkan LNG Pvt. Ltd. receives first US LNG Cargo at Dabhol

Dabhol (Maharashtra), 30th March, 2018. India’sfirst LNG Cargo from USA under long term contract of GAIL (India) Limited was received at Dabhol, today. This marks a new beginning in the Indo-USA energy partnership and trade. Commencement of LNG supplies under the Henry Hub indexed contracts is significant for GAIL and the Indian markets as well.  GAIL’s first charter hired vessel – MV Meridian Spirit, arrived after 25 days voyage and docked for unloading in the august presence of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. Mr Patrick Santillo, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, US Embassy and Shri B C Tripathi, CMD, GAIL were also present on this momentous occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that the government was working towards making India a gas based economy. He added that the arrival of the first LNG cargo from US was a significant milestone in the direction of realising adequate availability of natural gas through imports from diversified sources. He further stated that a shift towards a gas based economy would require augmenting domestic production as well as imports. He added that adequate investments in natural gas infrastructure including pipeline, LNG import terminal and City Gas Distribution network was also a focus area for the Government.

The USA has abundant supply of shale gas and the long term LNG contracts signed by Indian companies with US provide India with an access to secure supply source at stable prices which will result in geographical diversification and energy security.

GAIL will have an optimum portfolio mix of LNG indexed to Henry Hub (HH) and crude oil and the customers will benefit from such a unique price blend. GAIL is one of the early movers to contract US LNG and has 5.8 MMTPA of US LNG in its portfolio. GAIL shall be receiving around 90 cargoes per annum from Sabine Pass and Cove Point LNG terminals.

The arrival of this LNG vessel comes close on the heels of formation of Konkan LNG Private Limited, a subsidiary of GAIL, which has recently been demerged from RGPPL.

Total bilateral trade (goods and services) between India and US increased at a CAGR of 11.4% from $20 billion in the year 2000 to over $126.1 billion in the year 2017.  India’s trade with USA is expected to increase owing to large scale imports of LNG and crude oil in coming years. GAIL alone would be procuring approx. $ 2 billion worth of LNG per annum from USA from FY 2018-19.

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Abridged News

ON MARCH 30, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Naresh Kumar Sagar

@Nksagar

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Sagar Media Inc Abdel Fattah al-Sisi win prez election is reelected for a second presdential term in midst of million voters go voting leaders not contesting. Australian cricketer iconic fall from grace disgraced Aussie class of sports fraternity. US forces to withdraw Syria.

Naresh Kumar Sagar

@Nksagar

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11m

Sagar Media Inc: South Africa Reporrs on TV channels abt corruption MacKenzie, Eskon with Politicians of triilion dollar. Russian to test misiles in Int waters Swede (link: http://Radio.EU) Radio.EU Tightem Muslim migrants norms. Venezuela prison riot kill 69 Delhi CM Foreign jaints?

Quake M6.9 – NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

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M6.9 – NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

Preliminary Earthquake Report

Magnitude	6.9
Date-Time	29 Mar 2018 21:25:33 UTC 30 Mar 2018 07:25:33 near epicenter 30 Mar 2018 01:25:33 standard time in your timezone
Location	5.473S 151.450E
Depth	10 km
Distances	162 km (100 miles) SSW (210 degrees) of Rabaul, New Britain, PNG 228 km (142 miles) ENE (68 degrees) of Kandrian, New Britain, PNG 331 km (206 miles) SSE (167 degrees) of Kavieng, New Ireland, PNG 512 km (318 miles) ENE (74 degrees) of Lae, New Guinea, PNG 645 km (401 miles) NE (47 degrees) of PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea
Location Uncertainty	Horizontal: 3.5 km; Vertical 1.8 km
Parameters	Nph = 137; Dmin = 590.6 km; Rmss = 1.10 seconds; Gp = 25° Version =
Event I

GOI & ADB signs $ 80 Million Loan for HP Youth

ON MARCH 30, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign $80 Million Loan Agreement to help boost Youth Employability in the State of Himachal Pradesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed $80 million loan to help modernize technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and improve the skills ecosystem in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The project will support the skill initiatives of Government of Himachal Pradesh and help the State step-up the reform and scale-up its skill development efforts. It will fund short-term and long-term training programs in growth areas including automobiles, electronics, pharmaceutical, tourism and hospitality and banking and financial services, health care etc. to help enhance the skills set of the youth and increase their employability. After achieving impressive enrollment rates for higher education, the State of Himachal Pradesh faces ‘second-generation’ challenge of preparing its youth for the challenging labour market. The Project will help in equipping the youth with market-relevant technical and vocational skills. The State will need more than 500,000 skilled workers by 2022 across various trades. The Project will help seize this opportunity by providing support in developing relevant and good quality TVET programs thereby improving employment prospects of nearly 65,000 youths by 2022. The Project will establish a polytechnic for women, six city Livelihood Centers, and seven Rural Livelihood Centers, and upgrade 11 employment exchanges into model career Centers. These efforts will result in improved TVET awareness among youth, modernizing training equipment, implementing a training information system, forging partnerships with private sector, and creating better access to quality market-relevant TVET and livelihood development opportunities for youth in Himachal Pradesh.

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Recent pharma innovations

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1. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a scaffold made of silk composite functionalised with copper-doped bioactive glass to facilitate faster bone regeneration.

The scaffold seeded with stem cells was found to differentiate into bone cells, facilitate growth of blood vessels and successfully integrate the newly formed bone cells with the native bone.

The research team developed the silk composite by adding chopped silk fibre to liquid silk. Unlike pure silk, the silk composite has greater strength. The addition of bioglass further enhanced the strength of the composite.

The team plans to undertake trials on larger animals now, and is hopeful to get regulatory clearance soon.

2. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for Lokelma (formerly ZS-9, sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) for the treatment of adults with hyperkalaemia.

Hyperkalaemia is a serious condition characterised by elevated potassium levels in the blood associated with cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases.

3.Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used to suppress acid production in the stomach and are among the most widely sold drugs in the world, but a new study reveals that long-term use of the medicine can increase stomach cancer risks by almost 250 percent.  Helicobacter pylori, carried by more than half of the world’s population – most often harmlessly, but in a small percentage of people, the bug has been tied to the development of stomach cancer.

Previous research found that people with an ongoing Helicobacter pylori infection taking a PPI stood a greater chance of developing a precursor to stomach cancer, called atrophic gastritis.

4.Microsoft is partnering with Seattle biotech company Adaptive Bio-technologies on a year-long project to build a universal blood test that can screen for dozens or even hundreds of diseases at a time, all by decoding the information in the immune system.

Microsoft is investing an undisclosed sum in Adaptive and is offering the company cloud computing and machine learning services. The combined value of those two is in the hundreds of millions of dollars. If the project is a success, it would be a radical change to how we diagnose diseases from cancer to multiple sclerosis and would mark a new era for health technology. Revolution in diagnostic aspects specially  on diseases that are often diagnosed in very late stages, like pancreatic and ovarian cancer; autoimmune diseases that are typically hard to diagnose, like multiple sclerosis; and infectious diseases that can remain in a person’s system and reoccur, like chronic Lyme disease.

5.AstraZeneca is working in collaboration with the molecular diagnostics firm Myriad Genetics’ for its test myChoice HRD Plus to identify advanced ovarian cancer patients who might benefit from maintenance treatment using Lynparza (olaparib) and Avastin (bevacizumab).

The new deal is part of an ongoing collaboration formed by the firm with AstraZeneca in 2007 for the development of a companion diagnostic test to detect individuals for treatment with olaparib.

myChoice HRD Plus is a comprehensive homologous recombination deficiency test for the detection of loss of a tumour’s ability to repair breaks in double-stranded DNA. The test includes loss of heterozygosity, telomeric allelic imbalance and large-scale state transition technologies, along with 90 additional genes and molecular markers.

6. GHIT Fund is an international public-private partnership spearheaded by the Government of Japan, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust and a group of pharmaceutical companies. GHIT Fund has awarded the University of Florida and partners in the United States and Japan $3.2 million to advance a promising vaccine to prevent transmission of malaria. New grant from the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund will further development of processes to move the vaccine from the experimental stage to human trials and, ultimately, a clinical treatment.

Rhoel Dinglasan, an associate professor of infectious diseases in UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the university’s Emerging Pathogens Institute, has spent years developing a malaria transmission blocking vaccine, or TBV.

7. Merck to  introduce on April 17-19, in New York City, US three new products for the flexible manufacturing of biologics at INTERPHEX, .

Pellicon® Capsule with Ultracel® Membrane. This first-of-its-kind single-use tangential flow filtration device is used for bio-processing of antibody-drug conjugates and monoclonal antibodies.

Millipak® Final Fill Filter. These filters provide maximum product yield in high-value, small-volume processing.

Mobius® Power MIX 2,500-Liter and 3,000-Liter large-scale single-use mixers. These mixing systems combine high-performance technology with design elements that make them easy to use when mixing the most challenging buffers, media and bio-pharmaceutical ingredients.

Quake of M6.1 – SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

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Preliminary Earthquake Report

Magnitude	6.1
Date-Time	2 Apr 2018 05:57:32 UTC 2 Apr 2018 17:57:32 near epicenter 2 Apr 2018 09:57:32 standard time in your timezone
Location	24.896S 176.606W
Depth	83 km
Distances	440 km (273 miles) SSW (198 degrees) of NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga 500 km (311 miles) NNE (15 degrees) of Raoul Island, Kermadec Islands 2914 km (1811 miles) WSW (249 degrees) of PAPEETE, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Location Uncertainty	Horizontal: 7.5 km; Vertical 5.

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Kenichiro Yoshida  take control of Sony on Sunday. Yoshida to have unique strategy need mass friendly a different stance. Thus corporate e giants  onserving  market.scientific innovation  perpuate as he picks up the baton from President and CEO Kazuo Hirai.

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Aung San Suu Kyi calls for unity

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Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called on the people to be united for national development.

The State Counsellor made a televised address to mark the second anniversary of the launch of a democratically-elected government.

She, however, did not elaborate on how her government will deal with the issue of minority Rohingya refugees.

Ms Suu Kyi also said, the world’s focus is on the Rakhine state right now, but people also need to peacefully develop the country.

Carlos Alvarado next President

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Carlos Alvarado, the candidate from the ruling Citizen Action Party (PAC), won Costa Rica’s presidential runoff with 60.74 percent of the vote, according to the latest results released by the country’s electoral tribunal on Sunday evening.

With 95.58 percent ballots counted, Carlos Alvarado gained 60.74 percent of the vote, and his rival, Fabricio Alvarado, an evangelical candidate from the National Restoration Party (PRN), obtained 39.26 percent of the vote, according to the results.

The two Alvaradoes are not related.

In a speech to supporters, Fabricio Alvarado conceded defeat but said that this is not a defeat for his movement, since he went from practically having no options in the race to leading in the first round of the presidential election in February, and to contesting the presidency of the country.

He also promised to make his movement available to help correct the most pressing problems in Costa Rica.

The election exposed divisions in the Central American country, particularly concerning same-sex marriage, which had been heatedly debated during the campaign in this traditionally conservative nation.

Fabricio Alvarado has campaigned on the pledge to rescue “principles and values” by opposing gay marriage.

Carlos Alvarado, a former minister, came out in favor of gay marriage and has slammed Fabricio Alvarado for campaigning on a single issue and having no plan for government.

Defunct Chinese space lab hit S Pacific

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Tiangong-1 re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere on Monday, China bade farewell to the experimental space lab and pathfinder for its space station.

The space lab entered the atmosphere over the South Pacific at around 8:15 a.m. on Monday, and was mostly burnt up in the atmosphere, the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) said.
A defunct Chinese space lab hurtled through Earth’s atmosphere today, breaking up into pieces as it headed towards a watery grave in the South Pacific. Moments after predicting a slightly later re-entry over the Atlantic, China’s Manned Space Engineering Office said, the eight-tonne Tiangong-1 mostly burnt up above the vast ocean’s central region.

Tiangong-1 was launched in 2011 to carry out docking and orbit experiments. It was part of the country’s efforts to build a manned space station by 2022 but stopped working in March 2016.

Launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Sept. 29, 2011, Tiangong-1 tested docking technology to prepare the way for the coming space station. It docked with Shenzhou-8, Shenzhou-9, and Shenzhou-10 spacecraft. Six astronauts, four men and two women, spent time in the lab.

In June 2013, Wang Yaping gave her famous physics lesson to students on Earth from the lab, inspiring nationwide enthusiasm for science and space exploration.

Tiangong-1 was in service for four and a half years, two and a half years longer than its designed life, making important preparations for a permanent space station to be put into orbit around 2022.

Huang Weifen, deputy chief designer at the Astronaut Center of China, said, “Tiangong-1 will go down in China’s space history. It helped us accumulate precious knowledge for work on the space station.”

“Although Tiangong-1 was only a transitional platform between the spaceship and space station, it was key to our development of docking technology, and demonstrated the possibility of long stays in space for Chinese astronauts. The fervor aroused among Chinese is invaluable,” said Bai Ruixue, a former space journalist and now CEO of a commercial space education project.

“When I was reporting on the docking between Shenzhou-8 and Tiangong-1 from the Beijing Aerospace Control Center in November 2011, many people had tears in their eyes when they saw the two spacecraft, like two specs of dust floating in the vast universe, connect with each other. It’s a kind of romance created by science and technology,” Bai recalled.

“Tiangong-1 has carried the space dreams of millions of Chinese. Although only a test base for future projects, it has had far-reaching effects,” said Mao Xinyuan, a space science columnist.

China new tariffs on US imports

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On  worldwide objections, the U.S. administration decided to impose a 25-percent tariff on steel imports and a 10-percent tariff on aluminum, with tariffs on imports from countries including China.

In retaliatory acts, China  said, it is rolling out new tariffs on US meat, fruit and other products as retaliation against taxes approved by US President Donald Trump on imported steel and aluminum.

The Chinese Finance Ministry said in a statement that the new tariffs come into effect from today. The announcement follows warnings Chinese officials have made for several weeks in an escalating trade dispute with the United States.

China  imposed tariff   on 128 products.

China suspended tariff concessions on 128 items of U.S. products including pork and fruits starting Monday, according to the Ministry of Finance.

The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has decided to impose a tariff of 15 percent on 120 items of products imported from the United States including fruits and related products, and a tariff of 25 percent on eight items of imports including pork and related products from the country, according to a statement posted on the ministry website.

The statement said it was a countermeasure in response to a previous U.S. move to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit western Iran

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 5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes western Iran

At least 38 people received minor injuries after a 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Kermanshah province in western Iran, a spokesman for the country’s medical emergency services said. The quake struck 9km from the town of Sarpol-e Zahab at a depth of 10km, the US Geological Survey said. The region was hit by deadly 7.3-magnitude quake in November 2017, which killed over 400 people and injured thousands more.

“Pindi, Provinces and Proxies: Pakistan to Khoklastan”

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GLOBAL ECONOMIC MONITOR (MARCH, 2018)

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The global growth continued to strengthen and rose in the second half of 2017, driven by strong investment and trade developments across the nations. The growth momentum is broad-based with strengthened activities in most of the countries over the last year including stronger-than-expected outcomes in the euro region, Japan and United States, continued fast expansion in China and improving conditions for commodity exporters.

International Monetary Fund’s in its report “Global Prospects and Policy Challenges” notes that financial conditions remain supportive despite the recent equity market turmoil in the world. A strong rebound in investment and international trade is supporting the global expansion led by advanced economies. The picture in emerging economies is more mixed, with higher commodity prices sustaining the recovery in commodity exporting countries. Also, Euro area growth has been the highest in a decade and strong global trade boosted activity in Asia, with China benefitting from continuing fiscal and credit stimulus.

While headline inflation is being pushed up by oil prices, it remains below target in many G-20 countries. In the United States, which is now close to full employment, signs of rising inflation and wage pressures are being watched closely by policymakers and financial markets alike.

In line with the strengthening cycle, policy rates among advanced economies are beginning to normalize, with a sequence of cautious interest rate hikes in the United States and in other countries. The Fed is also gradually reducing the size of its balance sheet and the European Central Bank has started to taper its large-scale asset purchases. Long-term market interest rates increased notably—driven by concerns about inflation—and there was a spike in equity market volatility, but broad financial conditions are still supportive by historical standards.

Going ahead, growth is set to slow, however, as the global cycle matures further one important factor will be the gradual tightening of financial conditions under the baseline. As inflation is expected to rise due to reduction in residual slack of higher growth including lowering unemployment where it is still elevated and reducing involuntary part-time work—monetary policy will gradually normalize, leading long-term interest rates higher. At the same time, there will be an end of some of the temporary fiscal support behind current growth.

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NK-FM headed for Russia

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North Korea’s foreign minister is reportedly headed for Azerbaijan and Russia. The North is stepping up diplomacy ahead of planned summits with South Korea and the United States.

Ri Yong Ho flew from Pyongyang on Tuesday morning stopping in Beijing.

Ri’s itinerary is undisclosed. But diplomatic sources say he is due to visit Baku, Azerbaijan to attend a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement later this week.

They say Ri will then travel to Russia, where he is likely to meet his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov.

North Korea is set to hold a summit meeting with the South on April 27th, and possibly with the United States by the end of May. Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula is expected to be a key issue.

China 200 million religious believers

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China has nearly 200 million religious believers and more than 380,000 clerical personnel, according to a white paper released by the State Council Information Office Tuesday.

The major religions practiced in China are Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism, and Protestantism, said the white paper, titled “China’s Policies and Practices on Protecting Freedom of Religious Belief.”

It noted that China has numerous Buddhist and Taoist believers, but it is difficult to accurately estimate their numbers as there are no set registration procedures which ordinary believers must follow as part of their religion.

Mexico presidential election campaign

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Mexico campaign for its presidential election  begins, with three major-party candidates facing off for the July 1st ballot.

The front-runner is former Mexico City mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador who is backed by a new party National Regeneration Movement. He is followed by former Finance Minister Jose Antonio Meade of the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party and opposition leader Ricardo Anaya.

On Sunday, Lopez Obrador spoke to about 1,500 supporters in the northern city of Ciudad Juarez near the US border. He called for a change in the situation surrounding young people to improve the country’s worsening security. He said youths are deprived of their right to education and jobs and are getting involved in drug trafficking and violence due to poverty.

Government issues clarification with respect to the E-way Bill System

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The e-way Bill System for Inter-State movement of goods across the country has been introduced from 01st April 2018. Few clarifications given by the Government regarding the new e-way bill system are as follows:

1. Situation: -Consider a situation where a consignor is required to move goods from City X to City Z. He appoints Transporter A for movement of his goods. Transporter A moves the goods from City X to City Y. For completing the movement of goods i.e. from City Y to City Z, Transporter A now hands over the goods to Transporter B. Thereafter, the goods are moved to the destination i.e. from City Y to City Z by Transporter B. How would the e-way bill be generated in such situations?

Clarification : -It is clarified that in such a scenario, only one e-way bill would be required. PART A of FORMGST EWB-01 can be filled by the consignor and then the e-way bill will be assigned by the consignor to Transporter A. Transporter A will fill the vehicle details, etc. in PART B of FORMGST EWB-01and will move the goods from City X to City Y.

On reaching City Y, Transporter A will assign the said e-way bill to the Transporter B. Thereafter, Transporter B will be able to update the details of PART B of FORMGST EWB-01. Transporter B will fill the details of his vehicle and move the goods from City Y to City Z.

2. Situation : – Consider a situation where a Consignor hands over his goods for transportation on Friday to transporter. But, the assigned transporter starts the movement of goods on Monday. How would the validity of e-way bill be calculated in such situations?

Clarification: -It is clarified that the validity period of e-way bill starts only after the details in PART B of FORMGST EWB-01 are updated by the transporter for the first time.

In the given situation, Consignor can fill the details in PART A of FORMGST EWB-01 on Friday and handover his goods to the transporter. When the transporter is ready to move the goods, he can fill the PART B of FORMGST EWB-01 i.e. the assigned transporter can fill the details in PART B of FORMGST EWB-01 on Monday i.e. 2nd April 2018 and the validity period of the e-way bill will start from Monday.

Sisi wins 2nd term

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Egyptian incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi made a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, winning 97.08 percent of the valid votes, official results showed on Monday.

The turnout was 41.05 percent, as 24,254,152 voters inside and outside Egypt cast their ballots, head of Egypt’s National Elections Authority, Lashin Ibrahim, told a press conference in Cairo.

A total of 21,835,387 voted for Sisi at home and abroad, while Sisi’s only rival Moussa Mostafa Moussa garnered 656,534 votes, or 2.92 percent.

A couple of possible strong competitors in the presidential race have either withdrawn or been disqualified over violations.

Moussa said he is satisfied with the results, applauding the transparency of the electoral process.

Trump criticizes Amazon

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US President Donald Trump has again attacked the online retailer Amazon over its delivery pricing.

Trump accused Amazon of forcing the US Postal Service to accept low fees in order to deliver its packages to customers’ doorsteps.

Trump tweeted on Monday that “only fools” are saying the “Post Office makes money with Amazon.” He said the US Postal Service loses “a fortune” and that “this will be changed.”

Neither Amazon nor the Postal Service has responded to his comments.

US media say Amazon does not receive any special treatment and has the usual large company discount. They add that the Postal Service would be under even more pressure without Amazon’s business.

Trump has regularly disparaged Amazon and its CEO Jeff Bezos. Bezos bought The Washington Post newspaper in 2013 and the publication has been openly critical of the president.

Boao Forum for Asia

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Boao Forum for Asia annual conference will take place in China from 8th to 11th of this month.The theme of the conference, to be held in Chinese province Hainan, is An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

Participants are expected to discuss key issues related to globalization, the Belt and Road Initiative and innovation.

According to experts, the upcoming forum will be a platform for global political and business leaders to share insights on China’s economic opening-up, the Belt and Road Initiative and fostering innovation.

BFA is held every year in Boao, on Hainan Island, and is modeled after the World Economic Forum. It has met every year since 2001, making this year the 17th annual meeting for the forum.

Boao Forum is held in mid-to-late March, however the forum was delayed until April this year, because the Communist Party in Hainan was celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hainan as an individual province separate from Guangdong’s administration.

This year the theme of the conference will be “An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity.” Most are expecting the hosting Chinese delegation to focus discussion on their One Belt, One Road Initiative.

Over 30 business leaders from Taiwan are also expected to attend the forum, led by Vincent Siew, reports now news.

A  meeting between Xi Jinping and Vincent Siew to take place, in what may be an opening for diplomacy in the midst of tense cross strait relations, that have grown chilly since the Tsai administration came to office in 2016.

Other notable attendees expected at the BFA are Jack Ma, CEO of Alibaba, and the IMF’s President Christine Lagarde.

Sok Siphana, an advisor to the Cambodian government. He Speaking to Xinhua ahead of the annual Boao Forum recently, which is scheduled for April 8-11 in south China’s Hainan Province, Siphana said 2018 started with a lot of mixed global and regional developments, like the prospects of trade war, geo-political rivalries, protectionism, and anti-globalization tendencies on the one hand, and on the other hand, the globe has disruptive technologies which were shaping the growth prospects of the world.

“As usual, the Boao Forum is quite bold in tackling sensitive issues of regional and global importance, from Fintech, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data, to broad topics of connectivity, like infrastructure, the Belt and Road, trade and monetary policies of major powers (China, the United States, Japan and India),” he said.

He added that the forum had its likely impacts on the world economic growth and global governance issues to respond to profound changes in a global economic landscape, i.e. from International Monetary Fund reform to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and from G7 to G20.

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Direct Tax Collections grows by 17.1% in FY 2017-18

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Direct Tax collections for FY 2017-18 represents that net collections are at Rs.9.95 lakh crore which is 17.1% higher than the net collections for FY 2016-17. The net Direct Tax collections represent 101.5% of the Budget Estimates (Rs.9.8 lakh crore) and 99% of the Revised Estimates (Rs. 10.05 lakh crore) of Direct Taxes for F.Y. 2017-18

Gross collections (before adjusting for refunds) in FY 2017-18 have increased by 13% to Rs.11.44 lakh crore. Refunds amounting to Rs.1.49 lakh crore have been issued during 2017-18. The growth rate for net collections for Corporate Income Tax (CIT) is 17.1% and for Personal Income Tax (including STT) is 18.9%. However, it is reiterated that the aforesaid figures are as yet provisional and subject to change pending final collation of data of collections.

During FY 2017-18, 6.84 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) were filed with the Income Tax Department as compared to 5.43 crore ITRs filed during FY 2016-17, showing a growth of 26%. There has been a sustained increase in the number of ITRs filed in the last four financial years. As compared to 3.79 crore ITRs filed in F.Y. 2013-14, the number of ITRs filed during F.Y. 2017-18 (6.84 crore) has increased by 80.5%.

During FY 2017-18, the number of new ITR filers has also increased to 99.49 lakh (as on 30.03.2018) as compared to 85.51 lakh new ITR filers added during FY 2016-17, which translates into a growth of 16.3%.The increase in total returns filed and new returns filed during FY 2017-18 is a result of sustained efforts made by the Income Tax Department in following up with potential non-filers through email, SMS, statutory notices, outreach programmes, etc. as well as through structural changes made in law and the Government’s emphasis on widening of tax net.

Schaeffler India Announces new Initiative to Support Less-privileged Students

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Schaeffler India Announces new Initiative to Support Education of Less-privileged Students
– Schaeffler Technical Enhancement Program (STEP), an initiative under HOPE – Schaeffler India’s flagship CSR program

New Delhi/Pune, April 03, 2018 – Schaeffler India, a leading industrial and automotive supplier, announced vocational skill development training course to promising youth belonging to economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The program called STEP – Schaeffler Technical Enhancement Program will be run under the CSR umbrella HOPE. The training courses will be offered in association with Rasquinha Don Bosco Technical Institute at Chakan who are the implementation partners for the program.

STEP will empower students with technical skills with a focus on making them employable and self-reliant. Schaeffler has set up the skill training center with state-of-the-art pneumatic, hydraulic and simulation machines to offer students courses in CNC Machine programing. Till date, 26 students from the adjoining areas of Chakan have been enrolled for the 6 months course. Students are recommended and screened by recognized social workers from Don Bosco to ascertain the family background of the student.

At a ceremony held at the Don Bosco premises in Chakan, the center was inaugurated by senior executives from Schaeffler India – Mr. Rakesh Jinsi, Director, Scaheffler India Limited Board; Mr. Dharmesh Arora, CEO – Scaheffler India; Mr. Santanu Ghoshal, VP Human Resource- Scaheffler India and representatives from Rasquinha Don Bosco Training center.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Santanu Ghoshal, VP and Head-HR, Schaeffler India said, “As a company, Schaeffler strongly believes in inclusive growth. In alignment with Skill India vision, we are committed to equal access to learning and work opportunity for all sections of the society. Skill development offers the youth a foundation to achieve their potential and every individual deserves a chance to improve their lives by earning a decent livelihood. STEP is our way to empower the next generation and reinforce our commitment for community wellbeing and social responsibility.”

Students will be provided certificates under NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) after successful completion of the training course and placement assistance.  The candidates will get vocational training as recommended by the Modular Employable Skills by the Ministry of Skill Development. Along with courses on CNC programming, the curriculum will also provide communication and soft skills training to support the candidates through interview preparation and process and final placements.

About HOPE

Schaeffler India as a part of its CSR program has consolidated its activities and focus exclusively on a few core areas which will make a meaningful impact on the community and make a difference. HOPE is Schaeffler India’s umbrella initiative encompassing the values, vision and mission of the organization. Through this initiative Schaeffler India strives to contribute, to the motto \’सर्वेभवन्तुसुखिनः\’ (May everyone be happy. It is derived from the four core areas of focus – Healthcare, Occupational skill, Preservation of national heritage art & culture and Empowerment of society. Under HOPE, Schaeffler India runs a number of initiatives for the four focus areas. 

About Schaeffler India

Schaeffler, with four plants and 19 sales offices has significant presence in India. Schaeffler’s three major product brands – FAG, INA and LUK – are well represented in India. Schaeffler has been present in India for over 50 years. The manufacturing plant in Vadodara, Gujarat was set up in 1964 and produces a vast range of ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, and spherical roller bearing and wheel bearings and sold under the brand name of FAG. The second plant in Vadodara at Savli produces next generation deep groove ball bearings and large size roller bearings also sold under the name of FAG. Schaeffler’s third state-of-the-art plant is located at Talegaon near Pune, and manufactures engine and transmission components for front accessory drive systems, chain drive systems, valve train, shift systems and a range of needle roller bearings and elements, under the brand INA. The fourth manufacturing location is based out of Hosur, that manufactures clutch systems and dual mass flywheels for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles and tractors and the products are sold under the brand of LuK. In addition to this, Schaeffler also has dedicated engineering and research and development support based in India to augment the product teams and among the largest aftermarket networks serving the industrial and automotive markets. Schaeffler India employs about 3000 employees across the 3 legal entities, with consolidated revenues of INR 4020 crores in 2017.

About Schaeffler Group

The Schaeffler Group is a global automotive and industrial supplier. Top quality, outstanding technology and exceptionally innovative spirit form the basis for the continued success of the company. By delivering high precision components and systems in engine, transmission, and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications, the Schaeffler Group is already shaping “Mobility for tomorrow”. The technology company generated sales of approximately EUR 14.0 billion in 2017. With around 86,600 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family-controlled companies and, with approximately 170 locations in over 50 countries, has a worldwide network of

CAIT SOUGHT PM INTERVENTION ON SEALING ISSUE

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TRADERS MAY HANDOVER KEYS OF SHOPS TO GOVT-MAY SHIFT TO OTHER CITIES

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) today sought the direct intervention of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in resolving sealing issue. In a communication sent today to Prime Minister, the CAIT highlighted the issue of not obeying due process of law by the Authorities, arbitrariness of the Monitoring Committee and cruel behaviour with the traders worst than a criminal among other issues and demanded the Prime Minister to bring an Ordinance to stop sealing for at least one year.

The CAIT with deep regrets today said that if no action is taken then traders will left with no other alternative but to handover the keys of their shops to the Government or may shift to neighbouring cities or close down their businesses. This is the only way to protect us from great insult, victimisation, harassment and mental agony.It is irony that in the Capital of World’s largest democracy, the fundamental rights of traders are being brutally crushed and no. one is listening to the woes.

In its communication to Prime Minister, CAIT Secretary General Mr. Praveen Khandelwal said that sealing is being done in highly aggressive & unreasonable manner causing great hardships, sufferings, trauma and economic loss to vast section of traders who are serving people of Delhi since a long time. The basic provisions of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act,1957 are being blatantly flouted while conducting sealing. No opportunity of defence is given to traders. Even in case of dreaded criminal, due opportunity is given but traders have been treated worst than criminals.

The traders are blamed for misusing the building by undertaking commercial activities. No one says  that since Independence, the Government Agencies were completely failed in providing sufficient commercial space in Delhi in proportion to growing population in the city. It is to be noted that even the Government has admitted such failure through an Affidavit filed by Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Govt of India in Supreme Court in 2008 saying that Government could develop only 16% of the commercial space in Delhi in four decades. The rest of the required commercial space was made available by the traders with their own resources. If this would not happen, there could have been much hue & cry and prices could have escalated much high.

The Monitoring Committee is acting in a most dictatorial way and has become an Administrative Authority on its own but unconstitutional and the officials of MCD and other Agencies do not muster enough courage to inform the Committee about their boundation as per explicit provisions of MCD Act and thereby conducting sealing and other activities by sidelining their own governing Act, the MCD Act,1957.

While urging the Prime Minister to bring an Ordinance to stop sealing, the CAIT also said that officials should be advised to follow due process of law strictly and a high level committee may be constituted under Chairmanship of Delhi LG consisting of senior officials of Central & State Government and representatives of trade to thrash out each issue pertaining to sealing.

Introducing Metamorphosis

ON APRIL 4, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

NITI Aayog, India International Centre and Centre for Policy Research are pleased to invite you to the keynote Introducing Metamorphoses by Prof Yochai Benkler

Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 6:30 p.m.

Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre

Metamorphoses Website

Professor Yochai Benkler will be delivering the keynote ‘Introducing Metamorphoses’ – a series of nine interactions, which will unfold over a year, covering different aspects of the digital revolution. Metamorphoses is a modest effort to try and bridge the gap between digital technologies, which are transforming our lives, and our understanding of their multiple dimensions. The series is a joint initiative between NITI Aayog (the Government of India’s think tank), Indian International Centre (IIC) and Centre for Policy Research (CPR). The keynote will set the big picture, where Prof. Benkler will talk about current and future technologies and their likely impact on democracy, development, growth and inequality. Inaugural remarks: Mr N N Vohra, President IIC Brief opening remarks by Mr Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog; Ambassador Shyam Saran, Life Trustee, IIC and former Foreign Secretary; and Ms Yamini Aiyar, President & Chief Executive, CPR. Keynote by Prof. Benkler followed by a curated question and answer session with the audience. Closing remarks by Air Marshall Naresh Verma, Director, IIC Prof. Yochai Benkler is the Berkman Professor of Entrepreneurial Legal Studies at Harvard Law School, and faculty co-director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. Since the 1990s he has played a role in characterizing the role of information commons and decentralized collaboration to innovation, information production, and freedom in the networked economy and society. His books include The Wealth of Networks: How social production transforms markets and freedom (Yale University Press 2006), which won academic awards from the American Political Science Association, the American Sociological Association, and the McGannon award for social and ethical relevance in communications. In 2012 he received a lifetime achievement award from Oxford University in recognition of his contribution to the study and public understanding of the Internet and information goods. His work is socially engaged, winning him the Ford Foundation Visionaries Award in 2011, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Pioneer Award for 2007, and the Public Knowledge IP3 Award in 2006. It is also anchored in the realities of markets, cited as “perhaps the best work yet about the fast moving, enthusiast-driven Internet” by the Financial Times and named best business book about the future in 2006 by Strategy and Business. Benkler has advised governments and international organizations on innovation policy and telecommunications, and serves on the boards or advisory boards of several nonprofits engaged in working towards an open society. His work can be freely accessed athttp://www.benkler.org. The talk will be livestreamed on the IIC website; available on Facebook-live on the Metamorphoses Facebook page; and video recordings will be available on YouTube, as well as disseminated through social media channels hosted on the Metamorphoses website. The promotional video for Metamorphoses can be accesse

In memory of Pehlu Khan

ON APRIL 4, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Bhumi Adhikar Andolan against the Assault on Cattle Economy and Lynching of Dalits and Minorities.

In Memory of Pehlu Khan

|New Delhi| April 3rd 2018 marks one entire year since Pehlu Khan’s death, a dairy farmer from Nooh district of Haryana who was attacked by a group of 200 cow vigilantes affiliated with right-wing Hindutva groups in Alwar, Rajasthan. It is shameful to see that the Rajasthan govt. has still not made the case a priority – to deliver justice to the victims or address the increasing cases of cow vigilantism. There is a growing threat to the power of democratically elected state-government and courts from quasi militant groups such as the gau-rakshaks, who have undermined the Right to Life of individuals and communities, especially in the rural agrarian belt.

Various militant and political outfits such as RSS and VHP have regularly attacked cattle traders under the guise of “gauraksha” (cow protection). Pehlu Khan’s family is still struggling to come to terms with their loss and live a normal life. The delay in this case clearly shows not a lack of evidence, but a lack of will to bring the killers to justice. The role of the local police officials in the subduing and diluting of the cases, including threatening families and friends of the victims of filing false cases, destroying evidence and adopting a strategy of false encounters must also be looked into.

Com. Hannan Mollah stated that since Pehlu Khan’s lynching, over 300 more cases have been reported, the victims were dairy farmers, dalit and Muslim cattle traders, and none of them have received justice even now. It is time for the nation to agitate against such politically motivated murders; as a democracy, India cannot standby as innocent farmers, traders and other social minorities are murdered in broad daylight.

Bhumi Adhikar Andolan continues its demand for justice for these victims, for immediate relief to be provided to the families of the victims of these attacks and strives to provide support to the families of the victims. It also condemns the protection given to these gau-rakshaks who have run havoc across the country, and are visibly operating with the patronage of local and state administration and political groups who have vested interests.Com NK Shukla stated that these repeated attacks on cattle traders and dairy farmers are part of a bigger design to undermine the dairy sector of the country. He further added that these attacks are creating havoc on the lives of the farmers who are already distressed because they are not getting a fair MSP, they are burdened by debts and being pushed to commit suicides.

Maulana Hanif also said that the repeated attacks on the Muslim community in Mewat is a result of a larger political propaganda, he stated that the need of the hour is for all the communities in Mewat to unite and stand as a strong front against such communal forces.

At the protest organized on 3rdApril, 2018 at Parliament Street in Delhi, leaders of the Bhumi Adhikar Andolan called for nation-wide struggle against increasing cases of violence meted by right-wing groups in the name of cow-protection and of vendetta against all progressive movements and of continued attacks on dalits and minorities.

It is mentionable that Bhumi Adhikar Andolan had also organised a two day National Convention and Photo Feature on the same issues in March, it was attended by farmers, political leaders, social activists and academicians from all over the country.

Bhumi Adhikar Andolan also announced its support to the call for a countrywide protest called by Jan Ekta, Jan Adhikar Andolan on the completion of 4 years of the Modi Government with the slogan “Pol Khol, Halla Bol!”

The protest was addressed by: N. K Shukla (Joint. Sec AIKS), Phul Singh (State Sec. Haryana AIKS), Com. Hannan Mollah (Gen. Secy. AIKS), Jiten Chaudhary (MP, Lok Sabha, CPIM), KK Ragesh (MP, RS. Kerala, CPIM), Pehlu Khan’s Family, Com. Bharat Singh (State Secy. Uttar Pradesh, AIKS), Maulana Hanif, Shifat Manager (Alwar), Com. Ramesh  (AIKMS). 

Bhumi Adhikar Andolan

RBI did not audit PNB scam period

ON APRIL 4, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Apportioning blame to the Reserve Bank of India over the PNB loan fraud, Central Vigilance Commissioner K V Chowdary on Tuesday said there had been “no apparent audit” by the central bank during the period of the scam.

Chowdary stressed the need to put into place a more robust auditing system.

“They did not do this (an audit),” the head of the probity watchdog told PTI.

The CVC exercises superintendence over the CBI which is looking into the over Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case.

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India take a tough loss against Japan

ON APRIL 4, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

India take a tough loss against the Mighty Japanese Team at the FIBA U16 Asian Championship    

Bengaluru, 3rd April 2018: The Indian U16 Men’s Basketball Team lost 57-109 to Japan at the second day of the preliminary round of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship going on in Foshan, China .

India started the game on a strong note with taking the lead early in the first quarter and ended the quarter with a tied score of 17 each but the fast paced Japanese team came back even stronger in the second quarter with the help of their impressive full court defence outscoring India 36-12. Japan had 10 consecutive points as a result of turnovers from the Indian side. Japan kept on building on their lead in the following quarters and took the victory with an emphatic lead of 52 points. Indian Centre Princepal Singh continued his outstanding form by scoring 26 points and grabbing 13 rebounds whereas Captain Harshvardhan Tomar also recorded a double-double scoring 11 points and collecting 10 rebounds. Keisei Tominaga of Japan led all the scorers with 27points with an outstanding shooting night converting 7 three point shots.

Japan(Keisei Tominaga 27pts, Chikara Tanaka 22pts) bt India(Princepal 26pts, Rajveer 10pts, Harshvardhan 11pts)57-109(17-17, 36-12, 34-14, 22-14)

The 16 teams qualified to compete are hosts China, reigning champions Korea, Australia, Bahrain, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines and Saudi Arabia.  Thirteen (13) teams will be divided into three (3) groups (A, B, C) of three (3) teams each and one (1) group (D) of four (4). The best placed Team in each group will qualify directly to the Knock-out stage starting with the Quarter-Finals. 2nd and 3rd placed Teams will proceed to the Play-Offs Round. The 4th placed team in group D will be eliminated.

India is placed in Group D alongside Korea, Japan and Lebanon.

Preliminary Round:

Schedule: India Vs Korea (2nd April)

          India Vs Japan (3rd April)

          India Vs Lebanon (4th April)

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5.9 magnitude quake hits off Philippines

ON APRIL 5, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.9 has struck some 128 kilometers off the city of Davao on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, according to the US Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake that registered at a depth of 61 kilometers.

India win silver on day first CWG 2018

ON APRIL 5, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

P Gururaja competes during the weightlifting 56kg final on day one of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre.

Weightlifter P Gururaja opened India’s medal tally on the first day of competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games, claiming silver in the men’s 56 kg category, on Thursday.

The 25-year-old Indian Air Force man equaled his personal best of 249kg (111+138), which was good enough to finish second in a field which saw Malaysia’s three-time Commonwealth Championships medallist Muhammad Izhar Ahmed (117+144) break the Games record for snatch and overall lift.

Hitachi won Taiwan order on ionic therapy

ON APRIL 5, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Hitachi has received a roughly 10 billion yen ($93.8 million) order for an advanced cancer therapy system from a Taiwan hospital, its first overseas sale of heavy-ion therapy.

The Japanese conglomerate announced Wednesday that it won the order from Taipei Veterans General Hospital. Delivery is expected in 2021 or 2022.

The treatment is a type of particle therapy in which carbon ions are accelerated up to 70% of the speed of light and directly targeted at the tumor. The patient experiences little pain during the treatment, and there are few side effects compared with traditional radiation therapy.

Japan Cars sale slow in China

ON APRIL 5, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

 Japanese autos sale  in China retard  due to fall in robust growth in 2017.

Honda Motor said Tuesday that its Chinese sales dropped 13% in March, while Mazda Motor’s slid 1%.

Toyota Motor’s sales climbed 5.4% to 118,500 vehicles last month. Cumulative sales so far this year reached 321,900 units, up 8.7%.

Nissan Motor’s new-auto sales rose 2.4% on the year in March to 122,959 vehicles, the company said Wednesday. That is the slowest growth since December 2016. Sales of its Qashqai sport utility vehicle tumbled 11.2% to 12,209 units. The mainstay Sylphy sedan logged a 2.7% increase to 30,535 units. Smaller commercial vehicles, which had sold briskly for business use, edged down 0.8% to 20,143 units.

Nissan’s cumulative sales since January rose 6.9% on the year to 336,131 vehicles, but this marks a slowdown from 12% growth in 2017. Momentum stayed strong through January but weakened to a 4.4% increase in February.

विधायक मनजिंदर सिरसा के आवास पर AAPविधायकों ने किया प्रदर्शन

ON APRIL 5, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

दलित समाज के लिए अपशब्द बोलने वाले बीजेपी विधायक मनजिंदर सिरसा के आवास पर AAPविधायकों ने किया प्रदर्शन

विधानसभा में सिरसा ने किया था दलित समाज के लिए अपमानजनक शब्दों को इस्तेमाल

मंगवार को दिल्ली विधानसभा में राजौरी गार्डन से बीजेपी विधायक मनजिंदर सिंह सिरसा ने दलित समाज के लिए अपमानजनक शब्दों का इस्तेमाल किया जो बेहद निंदनीय है। मनजिंदर सिरसा के द्वारा दलितों का अपमान करने वाली भाषा के ख़िलाफ़ बुधवार को आम आदमी पार्टी के विधायकों ने बीजेपी विधायक मनजिंदर सिंह सिरसा के राजौरी गार्डन स्थित उनके आवास पर ज़ोरदार विरोध प्रदर्शन किया और कहा कि जबतक सिरसा अपनी अपमानजनक भाषा के लिए माफ़ी नहीं मांगते तब तक सदन के अंदर उनके बोलने का सभी सदस्य मिलकर विरोध करेंगे।

आम आदमी पार्टी के विधायक सौरभ भारद्वाज, राखी बिड़ला, जरनैल सिंह, गिरीश सोनी, विजेंद्र गर्ग और जगदीप सिंह के साथ पार्टी के दूसरे कई विधायक इस प्रदर्शन के दौरान मौजूद रहे।

आम आदमी पार्टी के विधायक और मुख्य प्रवक्ता सौरभ भारद्वाज ने कहा कि ‘दिल्ली विधानसभा में बार बार टोकने के बावजूद मनजिंदर सिरसा ने दलितों के लिए बेहद अपमानजनक और घटिया शब्दों का इस्तेमाल किया और वो ऐसा लगातार करते रहे। विधानसभा अध्यक्ष के कहने पर भी सिरसा ने अपने शब्द वापस नहीं लिए और ना ही सदन में माफ़ी मांगी। सभी विधायकों ने एकजुट होकर उनकी निंदा भी की।

सौरभ भारद्वाज ने साथ ही कहा कि ‘बीजेपी विधायक मनजिंदर सिंह सिरसा ने जिस प्रकार से सदन के अंदर एमसीडी पर चर्चा करते हुए दलित और एसीएसटी समाज के लिए ‘नीच’ और ‘छोटी जाति’ जैसे शब्दों का इस्तेमाल किया है वो बेहद निंदनीय है। बीजेपी विधायक ने तो यहां तक कह दिया कि ऐसा तो उनके गुरु भी मानते थे।

अपने शब्दों के साथ बीजेपी विधायक ने ना केवल बाबा भीम राव अम्बेडकर और पूरे दलित समाज का अपमान किया है बल्कि अपने उन गुरुओं का भी अपमान किया है जो सभी जातियों और समाज का सम्मान करने की शिक्षा देते थे।

“Ishaq Tera” Releasing on 20 th April

ON APRIL 5, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

‘Ishq Tera’ is releasing on 20th April!

An upcoming Indian drama film Ishq Tera is based on real-life events of a woman with a broken mind and a man with a broken heart. The film is slated to release on 20th April. Therefore, the cast of the film was witnessed in New Delhi for the promotions, which includes lead actress Hrishitaa Bhatt and actor Mohit Madaan. The enthusiastic cast of the film revealed many details about the film while interacting with media in a press conference held in PVR Plaza, Connaught Place.

Talking about the movie and her experience Haishitaa stated, “Split personality is a serious issue, when you will watch the film you will understand it holds a very sensitive topic, inspired by an English film. There are very few Hindi films which portray the female character having a split personality. And I think this film has been a challenge for me as an actor.” Talking about her character she added, “my character name is Kalpana, who becomes Laila, what she has been through. People with the same issue will relate her for sure. This movie is more like a content-oriented drama which will probably entertain you.”

On the other hand, Mohit also revealed his experiences and said, “Hopefully you guys will like the movie, it’s a content-based film and in our industry, such topic was not highlighted much, its good for us and I hope people will appreciate this film. I had a great experience while working for this film, our entire team had unity, the set of the film was really good and I was really supported by my co-actors as well, so overall it was a wonderful experience.”

Well, starring Hrishitaa Bhatt, Shahbaz Khan, Mohit Madaan in prominent roles, the movie revolves around the plot of how men prey silently on one disturbed Woman as her man fights to free her mind and win her heart – Again and again. Featured under the banner of Big Banner Entertainment and Media LLP, Ishq Tera is directed by Jojo D’Souza, produced by Deepak Bandekar and music composed by Swapnil H. Digde.

Gold import surge

ON APRIL 5, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Gold import in financial year 2017-18 is estimated at 13 per cent higher than the year before, at $34 billion, the highest after 2014-15. The estimate for 2018-19 is at least another 10 per cent higher. 

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Curtain Raiser for 120th Paris Motor Show

ON APRIL 6, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Respected Sir,
We personally request you to kindly join –

First time in India at New Delhi

Curtain Raiser for 120th Paris Motor Show

Claridges, New Delhi 12th April 2018

11.00 AM onwards followed with lunch

In August Presence of

Mr. Jean Claude Girot

Commissaire General ( CEO), Mondial Paris Motor Show

We request you to join Mr. Jean Claude Girot. The show will be inaugurated in Paris from 4th October – 14th October, 2018.

Please note this is a personal invitation without any financial obligations from your side.

Indian Men and Women team face very close defeats

ON APRIL 6, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Indian Men and Women team face very close defeats at the first day of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Bengaluru, 5th April 2018: The Indian Basketball campaign at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games started off with two back to back very close losses. Indian Women’s Team lost 57-66 to Jamaica in a very competitive game whereas the Men’s team lost 87-96 to Cameroon in a game where Cameroon had an unbelievable comeback and took the game away from India’s hands.

India’s Basketball campaign started with the women’s team taking on Jamaica and the game started with a very competitive first quarter with Jamaica leading India by only 2 points, Jamaica had an early lead but thanks to 3 consecutive three pointers by Indian Captain Shireen Limaye that got India back into the game. The following quarters went the same way as India displayed some beautiful ball movement which helped them keep up to pace with Jamaica’s Jennifer George who ended up scoring 19 points along with 19 rebounds. The last quarter started with India lacking by 5 points, but due to consecutive turnovers from the Indian side Jamaica managed to secure an 11 point lead midway through the fourth quarter. India pushed hard on defence but wasn’t able to score on the turnovers of the Jamaican team in the final minutes of the Game. Captain Shireen Limaye led the Indian team with 18 points whereas Forward Jeena Scaria added 12 points.

Jamaica(Jennifer George 19pts, Sasha Dixon 12pts) bt India(Shireen Limaye 18pts, Jeena Scaria 12pts) 66-57(16-14,15-13,17-16,18-14)

Next up Indian Men’s Team started their game against Cameroon on a very high noted taking a 12 point lead in the first quarter of the game given India’s exceptional three point shooting performance in the first quarter. Second quarter of the game saw India dominate Cameroon with the help of Forward Amjyot Singh Gill showcasing his offensive expertise and creating a 24 point lead before going to half time. The second half of the game was completely different as Cameroon’s Arnold Kome lead his team to an unexpected comeback cutting down the lead to 12 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Cameroon continued on their impressive offensive run as India was unable to convert on their attempts in the fourth quarter and ended the game with a loss.

India surely missed one of their biggest stars Amritpal Singh who didn’t play today due to a left knee injury that happened during the practice sessions.

Cameroon(Arnold Kome 21pts, Robert Ngijol 17pts) bt India(Amjyot 23pts, Aravind 15pts) 96-87(15-27, 24-36, 23-13, 34-11)

The Men’s Team is in Pool B alongside England, Cameroon and Scotland whereas the Women’s Team is in Pool B alongside New Zealand, Jamaica and Malaysia. Preliminary Round: Men’s Team Schedule: India Vs Jamaica (5th April, Townsville) India Vs England (7th April, Townsville) India Vs Scotland (8th April, Townsville) Women’s Team Schedule: India Vs Jamaica (5th April, Cairns) India Vs Malaysia (7th April, Cairns) India Vs New Zealand (8th April, Cairns)

Changing Patterns of Service Industry: “Opportunities and Challenges”

ON APRIL 6, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Sagar Media Inc Assochem India Changing Pattern of Service Industry: Opportunities and Challenges being held on 5th April 2018 at Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi. (Rahul Kumar Bali, Senior Correspondent, Sagar Media)

A seminar on was organized by The Associated Chamber of Commerce of India (ASSOCHAM) in Taj Hotel, New Delhi  The objective was to discuss the opportunities and challenges face in the service industry. Experts and Chief Executives of the companies providing services in various sectors of the industry were invited to discuss the current situation of the service industry in contemporary India. Prominent speakers include Jyoti Prakash Gadia,MD Resurgent India Limited, Anirban Banik, Associate Director,  Protviti Consulting Pvt , Ltd,  Narinder Wadhwa, MD, SKI Capital services Ltd, and Jyoti Kaur, Deputy Director General, Services Export Promotion Council, New Delhi.

In the technical session, “Healthcare and Wellness for a healthy India”, Kshitij Garg, Founder  Healers at Home, Rajesh Mundra, CEO, Truworth Wellness, Ranjita Shaw, Director of Public Relations and Communications, Roseate Hotels & Resorts, and Aditya Sharma, C0-Founder , Helfis technologies Pvt Ltd in their presentation discussed opportunities and challenges in the healthcare and wellness sector. According to them, India needs a strong health system in order to protect the health of the people and build up a healthy and strong India.

In the technical session, “Capacity Building in Financial Services through Fintech,” Adhil Shetty, Founder & CEO, Bankbazar and Sanglap Banerjee, Senior VP- Corporate Strategy & Fintech YES BANK illustrated the challenges faced by financial sectors. They also discussed the importance of the financial sector to provide opportunities to entrepreneurs.

In the Valedictory session, “Indian Media and Entertainment Industry wooing the Global Audience”.  SC Aggarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, SMC Global Securities Ltd, Sandeep Marwah, President Marwah Studios have discussed the current growth of media and entertainment industry in India. They said there is a plenty of opportunities in both the sectors. Today, Global stakeholders are looking at India. Media and entertainment industry have been the chief contributor of employment generations. Sandeep Marwah told the audience that entertainment industry is the biggest industry in India producing 25,00 films in a year in 28 languages. It is a great achievement. Sandeep Marwah also told the audience that 12,000 theaters  are operational. Noida Film City which is one of the biggest film city in the world.

Shankar Aggarwal, officer on duty, ASSOCHAM, in his concluding remarks stressed on financial inclusion of the disadvantaged people of the country. He further said without financial inclusion, safety and sustainability of any industry in India cannot be maintained. In his address, he urged the industry people to set up projects such as Film City in smaller towns so that the people from other parts of the state do not need to migrate to seek employment.

Sandeep Jajodia, President, ASSOCHAM in his welcome address apprised the audience that ASSOCHAM is always there to extend help to the service industry at national and international level.

Court find Park Geun-hye guilty of abuse of power gets 24 Yrs Jail

ON APRIL 6, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

South Korea’s former President Park Geun-hye is found guilty of corruption and sentenced to 24 years in prison.

A court convicted Park of conspiring with her longtime friend and unofficial advisor, Choi Soon-sil, determining Park received millions of dollars in bribes from Samsung Group, the country’s largest conglomerate.

The court also ruled she pressured private companies to give money to 2 foundations closely associated with Choi. Choi is now serving a 20 year prison sentence for the crimes pending an appeal.

The convictions stem from a corruption scandal that engulfed the country in late 2016.

Massive protests rocked South Korea’s politics and Park was eventually impeached.

Park’s lawyers are expected to appeal her jail sentence.

Seoul Central District Court in its verdict on former South Korean president Park Geun-Hye on bribery and other charges.South Korea’s former President Park Geun-hye is found guilty of abuse of power.

The ruling has  come on Friday afternoon.

Park was dismissed in March of last year when the Constitutional Court upheld her impeachment. She was indicted the following month.

Park was charged with conspiring with a longtime confidante, Choi Soon-sil, to receive bribes worth about 40 million dollars from Samsung Group, the country’s largest conglomerate. The figure includes sums that were promised.

Prosecutors sought a 30-year prison term for Park and a fine of over 111 million dollars. They say she tarnished the history of national politics by abusing presidential authority for her friend.

Park has consistently proclaimed her innocence.

PM Nepal arrives in India

ON APRIL 6, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Prime Minister of Nepal K.P. Sharma Oli and Mrs. Radhika Shakya were warmly welcomed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh on their arrival in India. This is the first State visit of Prime Minister Oli after being elected as Prime Minister of Nepal.

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to begin his three-day visit to India from today; will hold bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi and will also call on President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu.

He will visit Pantnagar in Uttarakhand and attend a program organised at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology.

Salman Khan another night in Jail

ON APRIL 6, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Jodhpur Court to pronounce order tomorrow; Salman Khan to spend another night in jal on SalmanKhan‘s bail plea Black Buck Poaching Case.

Jodhpur Court reserves order till tomorrow on SalmanKhan‘s bail plea Black Buck Poaching Case.

Salman defence 51 page bail plea filed on Ponnam Chand eye witness away 2Km and no guns recovered. Star rides 1K Cr on 2K families. Five  yrs punishment too harsh. Salman framed being celebrity.  Blackbuck bodies recovered are not of gunshots.

Salman is prisoner No. 106 at Jodhpur jail

ON APRIL 5, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Jodhpur Jail, sojourn for Bollywood star Salman Khan will be prisoner no. 106,  be sharing the barrack with jailed godman Asaram Bapu.

Salman  to be served food according to jail menu and will not be allowed to get food from outside, Indian Today reported.

The police said that all security arrangements in the jail are in place.

Salman will be lodged in a high-security cell.   — Agencies

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New Stem Cell That Could Heal Brain Damage

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

A newly discovered type of stem cell could help brains repair themselves from injury or even debilitating diseases like Alzheimer’s, according to the latest research.
Called the “G2 quiescent stem cell”, it’s one of several ‘sleeping’ (or quiescent) stem cells in the brain.Like other stem cells, it can produce cells of all different types on demand – whatever the body needs.

If we can work out ways to enable and harness these stem cells, they could eventually be used in place of invasive surgical procedures, according to the two researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK.

“The brain is not good at repairing itself, but these newly-discovered stem cells suggest there may be a way to improve its ability,” says one of the researchers, molecular biologist Andrea Brand.

“These stem cells are in a dormant state, but once awake, they have the ability to generate key brain cells.”

PM’s meeting with Oli, India, Nepal issue joint statement: 

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart K P Oli issue joint press statement in New Delhi:

There is a long history of India’s contribution towards Nepal’s development, I have assured PM Oli that this will continue in future, says PM Modi.

“We aim at improving waterways and railways with Nepal. Today we reviewed the progress in various such connectivity projects,” he said.

“We have strong relations when it comes to the aspect of security and are committed towards stopping misuse of our open borders,” Modi said issuing the statement.

“We have agreed to work towards a new railway line to connect Kathmandu (Nepal) with India,” he said.

Oli said, “Nepal attaches great importance to its relations with India, our countries enjoy age old historical ties and have many things to offer to each other.”

Chef Ranveer Brar celebrates Baisakhi with Sakshi Tanwar in EPIC TV’s ‘Tyohaar Ki Thaali’

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

While shooting for the Baisakhi episode of EPIC TV’s Tyohaar Ki Thaali, Sakshi had a surprise visitor, her close friend and celebrity chef – Ranveer Brar. In the spirit of the festival, Ranveer took charge of the kitchen and dished out an impromptu Aate Ka Halwa leaving Sakshi with another superb addition to her diary. Back on popular demand, Ranveer was smitten by the ‘masale dani’ (spices pot) in Sakshi’s kitchen and kept requesting Sakshi to gift it to him, but Sakshi refused to part with an important element of her Tyohaar Ki Thaali kitchen!

   In Tyohaar Ki Thaali, Sakshi Tanwar is on a mission to celebrate India’s festivals. Join her as she celebrates each festival by sharing her long cherished, heirloom recipes of various bhogs & prasads identified with the Gods. Peppered with folklores, legends and Sakshi’s personal anecdotes, Tyohaar Ki Thaali is a show that offers a delectable mix of stories and recipes that will inspire you to cook more!

   Tune in to Tyohaar Ki Thaali every Monday, 10 pm on EPIC TV.

Lessons from Two Decades of Advocacy’

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

‘Campaigning for Air Quality: Lessons from Two Decades of Advocacy’

ANUMITA ROYCHOWDHURY, NAVROZ K DUBASH

THURSDAY, 12 APRIL 2018 ADD TO CALENDAR

4:00 PM TO 5:30 PM

Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research

RELATED PROJECT:

Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment

Public debate over the quality of Delhi’s air reliably spikes every winter, along with the readings from air quality monitors. However, public discussion tends to rapidly taper off, even as the air quality remains consistently bad.

The Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment (ICEE) at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) is organising a seminar series – Clearing the Air? Seminar Series on Delhi’s Air Pollution – to promote sustained and informed public understanding around the data, impacts, sources and policy challenges involved in clearing Delhi’s air. While we will focus on the Delhi context, the series will also reflect the fact that the problem extends far beyond Delhi. The seminar series will present the work of experts in a range of areas, to help promote informed public discussion about what changes are needed, what is possible, and how to get it done. Clearing the air in terms of knowledge and public information, we hope, will make a small contribution toward actually clearing Delhi’s air.

‘Learning in a Global Context’

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

The Centre for Policy Research and The World Bank Group invites you to a half-day seminar on Learning in the Global Context. The seminar will focus on the key findings of The World Development Report 2018: Learning to Realize Education’s Promise, followed by a discussion on India’s learning agenda.

Education powerfully advances twin strategic goals: ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. Given that today’s students will be tomorrow’s citizens, leaders, workers, and parents, a good education is an investment with enduring benefits.

But providing education is not enough. What is important, and what generates a real return on investment, is learning and acquiring skills. Without learning, students will be locked into lives of poverty and exclusion, and the children whom societies fail the most are those most in need of a good education to succeed in life. Learning conditions and outcomes are almost always much worse for the disadvantaged.

To realize education’s promise, learning needs to be prioritized, not just schooling. To make learning central to the discourse in education, three complimentary strategies are needed:
1. Assess learning to make it a serious goal
2. Act on evidence to make schools work for learning
3. Align all actors to make the system work for learning

The agenda can be accessed here.

Quake M 6.3 hit PNG

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

M6.3 – NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Preliminary Earthquake Report

Magnitude	6.3
Date-Time	7 Apr 2018 05:48:39 UTC 7 Apr 2018 15:48:39 near epicenter 7 Apr 2018 09:48:39 standard time in your timezone
Location	5.841S 142.490E
Depth	10 km
Distances	140 km (87 miles) NE (54 degrees) of Lake Murray, New Guinea, PNG 195 km (121 miles) W (270 degrees) of Mount Hagen, New Guinea, PNG 244 km (152 miles) E (82 degrees) of Tanahmerah, Irian Jaya, Indonesia 418 km (260 miles) SSE (152 degrees) of Jayapura, Irian Jaya, Indonesia 657 km (408 miles) NW (308 degrees) of PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea

Non – Profit Organisations Impacted

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Non-Profit Organisation- Impact

 Many of the Small and medium sized Non Profit Organisations could not conduct impact studies partly because of the budget constraints and partly due to the consultancy available without hands-on sessions and mostly theoretical. We are indicating below a link “charting impact” which contains materials for complete charting impact report.

https://www.bridgespan.org/bridgespan/Images/articles/business-planning-for-nonprofits-what-is-it-why/business-planning-for-nonprofits.pdf?ext=.pdf

The guidelines are very clear and simple and we have to collect information only for the following five questions.

1.      What is your organisation aiming to accomplish?

2.      What are your strategies for making this happen?

3.      What are your organisations capabilities for doing this?

4.      How will your organisation know if you are making progress?

5.      What have and haven’t you accomplished so far?

      In fact we have tried with organisations and the results for the fourth and fifth question was revealing and eye opener for the respective management.  We suggest it may be translated in your own language and information may be collected from stake holders and analysed and further necessary action may be taken.

We are also indicating below another link for identifying and strengthening general leadership competencies from three different angles.

https://www.bridgespan.org/bridgespan/Images/articles/a-framework-for-great-leadership/Framework-For-Great-Nonprofit-Leadership.pdf

This also concentrates on core values and beliefs which will move towards strengthening the frame work.

Thanking You

Yours Sincerely

K.Shivakumar

VK Foundation

Gandhigram Trust

Railway catering 5% GST

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

5% Uniform rate of GST to apply in all railway catering services in trains or on stations

With a view to remove any doubt or uncertainty in the matter and bring uniformity in the rate of GST applicable to supply of food and drinks made available in trains, platforms or stations, it has been clarified by the Government with the approval of the competent authority that the GST rate on supply of food and drinks by the Indian Railways or Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. or their licensees, whether in trains or at platforms(static units), will be 5% without input tax credit.

Khadi Store Location App

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Government launches Khadi Store Locator App

The 9th National Board of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) met today i.e. April 6th 2018 at New Delhi. The Hon’ble Minister of State for MSME, Shri Giriraj Singh launched a mobile phone application for locating 4,000 Khadi stores in the country. There are more than 8,000 Khadistores in India, the rest of stores will also be available on the store locater by the end of this month. KVIC expects to surpass the sales target of Rs. 5,000 crore by the end of 2017-18 as informed by the Chairman. KVIC is also setting up export cells to promote overseas sales of Khadi products in order to make Khadi an international brand. The Khadi and Village Industries products are manufactured by about 7 lakh privately owned household units which are funded through schemes like the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEG

Nepal India Invest

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Nepal India’s Switzerland – $400b INVEST Program 2017-37

August24, 2017 (C) Ravinder Singh progressindia2015@gmail.com

Meeting of Industry & Business Leaders of 70 Yrs old Democracy India and Youngest Democracy of the World Nepal last evening was great and historic.

Politically Nepal may be led by Nehru Era Leaders but Nepal Business & Industry is in the hands of present generation of Qualified Globally Engaged Professionals and they are expected to adopt best Infrastructure, Technologies & Services anywhere in the world – bypass mistakes made by senior democracy in the region India.

When my family friend’s son working in Merrill Lynch shifted to Dubai, UAE in 2000 due very low or No Taxes I didn’t believe it to succeed but fact is Wealth of UAE expanded Five Fold from $127b to $597b in 2016. Wealth of India & Nepal in the same period expanded from $1163b to $3099b and $9b to $37b.

SWITZERLAND IN SAME PERIOD EXPANDED FROM $1284b to $3478b.

UAE added $470band Switzerland$2194b to their Wealth when India and Nepal added $1936b and $28b in same period.

NEPAL Should Switch to ‘Wealth Generation Model Of UAE of Attracting Investments in Big Projects – Multipurpose Dams, Urban Infrastructure, Hotels & Healthcare, Education’ because Swiss Model is based over 200 Years of S&T Progress PLUS Open Economy.

Nepal to DrawBlueprint of $400b INVEST Program by 2037.

Fully develop 80,000 MW of Multipurpose Dams – These shall ensure $20b-$40b annual revenue to Nepal on invest of $200b – in addition provide flood protection, Clean Air & Water – Nepal shall have SWITZERLAND like environment to attract Investors & Tourists.

Nepal Hydro Projects Shall Generate $200 Trillion Wealth in 500 Yrs.

Build Electric Railway Network as Public Transport than Motor Vehicles and Integrate with Indian Railways which may have BULLET Train Network fully developed by 2037.

Develop High Quality Hotels, Resorts, Hospitals, Residential Blocksand Industries similar to World’s Best. Adopt Piped Sewerage everywhere than pit toilets.

Develop Agriculture With FOOD PROCESSING at Farm Program. This shall minimize Garbage generation in Urban & Tourist Resorts.

Invest in S&T for Next Generation to Integrate with Global Knowledge Alliances. 

Switch to CNG/LNG Transport & COOKING FUEL than Wood, Coal and Diesel.

Indian Industry, Business & Tourist Shall Contribute Half of Nepal’s Progress.

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

India Third Gold in CWG 18

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Sathish Kumar Sivalingam clinch India its third gold medal from weightlifting, winning the men’s 77 kg class, in Gold Coast on Saturday.

The defending champion lifted a total of 317 kg (144+173).

Facebook Take Notice

ON APRIL 7, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Avaaz.org – The World in Action

Dear friends,  It’s official: Facebook and social media are out of control. A quarter of a BILLION Facebook accounts are fake! 87 million of us had our data stolen to help Trump win. Russian disinformation operations generated BILLIONS of shares. On Wednesday CEO Zuckerberg will make history testifying before the US Congress. This is our moment to force government and big internet to commit to fix this mess. Sign the open letter below with one click and Avaaz will deliver it in a massive action outside Congress:   ADD MY NAME To Mark Zuckerberg, Internet CEOs and Government Regulators:  Enough is enough. We call on you to protect our democracies and immediately: Tell the Truth about fake users and disinformation campaigns, including through independent audits. Ban the Bots – ban ALL fake or imposter user accounts. Alert the Public – notify all users EACH time they are exposed to fake or malicious content, and correct the record. Fund the Fact-Checkers – an independent army big enough and fast enough to stem the spread of lies. Crucial elections are just months away. Facebook’s motto used to be Move Fast and Break Things. Now you need to Move Fast and Fix Things.  Sincerely,  ADD MY NAME It’s not an exaggeration. Everything we love is under threat – from human rights to democracy to the environment.  This problem is worldwide, with the UN even blaming Facebook for genocide of the Rohingya! But Russia has weaponised it, launching what NATO calls the biggest information war in history. They’ve set up millions of fake users, pages, sites, organisations posing as everything from neo-Nazis to leftist muslim-rights organisations to psychic fortune tellers — all designed to promote the far right, infiltrate the left, and undermine democracy. They’ve generated billions of shares, reaching virtually all of us.  Facebook says they’re acting fast, but they’ve dragged their feet for months, and they won’t be transparent. Their answer is “trust us”. We can’t afford that anymore, so this Wednesday let’s make sure we get the ball rolling with US legislators and Zuckerberg publicly committing to our call to action — add your name with one click:  ADD MY NAME In many ways, the Russian and far-right disinformation campaigns are the mirror image of our movement. In response to our real movement building global unity, they launch fake movements, pushing lies and deception to divide us. As a result, they’ve seen us as a powerful opponent and constantly targeted Avaaz! This is a battle for the soul of the internet, for democracy itself, for our future. Let’s win it.  With hope and determination,  Ricken, Christoph, Nell, Mia, Alaphia, Diego, Fadi, Marie, Jenny, Meetali, Andrew, Nick, Fatima, Danny and the whole Avaaz team.   MORE INFORMATION:  Inside the two years that shook Facebook – and the world (Wired) https://www.wired.com/story/inside-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-2-years-of-hell/  Facebook Says Data on Most of Its 2 Billion Users Is Vulnerable https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-04/facebook-says-data-on-87-million-people-may-have-been-shared  Germany starts enforcing hate speech law (BBC News)  http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42510868 How Facebook can cut down on fake news without relying on thousands of humans to decide what is true (Quartz)  https://qz.com/836508/facebook-nasdaqfb-can-stop-spreading-fake-news-without-becoming-an-arbiter-of-truth/  Selective Exposure to Misinformation: Evidence from the consumption of fake news during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign (Princeton University, Dartmouth College, University of Exeter)  http://www.dartmouth.edu/~nyhan/fake-news-2016.pdf

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Dr (Prof.) Anil Arora and his team set a new world record of Largest gathering of joint replacement patients”, in the presence of Guinness World Records team at Delhi, on 8th April 2018. With this setting, Prof Arora's Knee and Hip Surgery Clinic  finds a place inGuinness World Records.

Dr (Prof.) Anil Arora is Senior Director and Chief Surgeon at Knee and Hip Surgery Clinic & Global Ortho, Senior Director & Unit Head in Department of Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement at Max Super Speciality Hospital and Institute of Joint Replacement, Patparganj, Delhi,  Chairman of Global Knee and Hip Foundation, India. The World Record Setting Event was followed by CARE Program for Joint Replacement patients. Dr Arora told that this event was held, to dispel myths surrounding joint replacement surgeries and to remove misconception from the mind of a common man that joint replacement surgery is not successful. The previous was record was of 100 participants. In this gathering of 200 patients who had their joint replaced, participated in various physical activities includingraces and running. They also danced to the tune of some popular songs. These patients who had already undergone joint replacement surgery, shared their life changing successful stories.

Prof.  Arora told that when one talks of joint replacement surgeries in our country, people carry negativity in their mind regarding the surgery and are not sure about the results. Joint Replacement Surgery is considered the most successful surgery of the last century and it can give you predictably positive results, if done by an expert, in a proper environment and by a proper technique. Millions of patients are there in our country who can derive benefits of joint replacement surgery but do not come forward for this surgery out of fear. This event was organized to showcase the positive results of joint replacement surgery and to remove the fear in minds of people about joint replacements.  Prof Arora showed many couples (Husband and Wife) who had undergone Total Knee Replacement Surgery.

Prof. Arora told that there is no other better way to give this positive message to the society than showing live examples of hundreds of joint replaced patients who shared their life changing stories on joint replacement surgery.   

People also have a  misconception that it requires prolonged bed rest after knee or hip replacement surgery. On the contrary Dr Arora showed a case, where a lady who was bedridden for last 30 years, was able to walk independently 48 hours after PINLESS Computer Navigation Technology for both knee replacements. The lady was able to back on her feet again after 30 years!!! For this Dr Arora was awarded a record in Limca Book of Records in 2017.

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Have you visited Atomium?

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Embassy of Belgium in New Delhi celebrating a birthday with Brussels at Atomium.

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The Atomium turns 60! One of the most popular tourist attractions of Europe, the #Atomium is an icon of the Brussels World’s Fair in 1958 ️. The nine spheres of the Atomium represent an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times as a sign of technical and scientific progression.

Last year, to mark the 70 years of Belgium-India relations and the State Visit of Their Majesties to India, the Indian National Flag ️ was flown atop the Atomium on Oct 28, 2017.

Recently Indian TV Actors from the #Ramayan series Gurmeet Choudharyand Debina Bonnerjee also visited this iconic symbol of peace. Take a look at the pictures!

Have you visited Atomium? Post your picture and tag us. We would love to share it on our page! 

China launches Yaogan-31

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China launches Yaogan-31 remote-sensing satellites from Jiuquan center.
China today from Beijing launched the first group of Yaogan-31 remote-sensing satellites into space at 04:25 GMT on Tuesday from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Xinhua said.

The satellites were carried by a Long March-4C rocket, the 271st mission of the Long March rocket family. The mission also sent a micro-nano technology experiment satellite into orbit, according to the report.

The satellites are intended for electromagnetic environment surveys and other related technology tests. The first “Yaogan” series satellite, Yaogan-1, was launched in 2006.

Delhi’s Urvashi Reaches Mrs. India UK 2018 Pageant Finals!

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

One of the finalists for the forthcoming Mrs. India UK pageant, Urvashi Salaria Chawla represents Indian married women in the UK.

    Urvashi Salaria Chawla from Delhi, India is a finalist for “Colors TV UK presents Mrs. India UK 2018 organized by BrandWok”. Mrs. India UK is a unique pioneer pageant in the United Kingdom for British Indians and Asian married women residing in the United Kingdom.

Urvashi Salaria Chawla is a successful entrepreneur in the makeup industry who owns a beauty studio in India and is an esteemed Asian Bridal Makeup Artist in London.

   Academically she’s a journalism graduate, worked in the aviation industry, a beauty blogger and now she’s representing married Asian women residing in the UK in such a massive platform. She has been married and residing in London for 4 years. She is an environmentalist by nature who believes in spreading awareness about climate change. She has been doing a lot of plantation drives and also has been closely associated with volunteering in environmental activities like WWF Earth Hour campaign. Urvashi believes in expressing the notion of “beauty with a purpose”. She will be competing with 30 other multi-talented finalists.

   Mrs. India UK aims to encourage, empower women and provide opportunities to married women. It ensures learning, development, building confidence and strengthening the bond between diversified cultures of Indians abroad. Urvashi and all the other contestants of Mrs. India UK have been going through intensive training with various mentors. They’ve had sessions for fitness, catwalk, acting, photoshoot and much more during this journey. Urvashi tells, “Our mentors have been super helpful and supportive throughout our journey focusing on individual attention. Not just that – they’ve been mentoring us through online sessions too.”

   Urvashi recently won the subtitle of Mrs. Glamorous at Mrs. India UK 2018. The finale of this beauty pageant is on 15th April at Hilton Tower Bridge, London.

Renewable Energy Can Build Prosperity and Improve Energy Security in Pakistan

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

IRENA assessment shows Pakistan’s abundant renewable resources can boost power generation and energy access

Islamabad, Pakistan, 10 April 2018 — Pakistan can spur social and economic development with renewable energy while increasing energy security and improving energy access, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) prepared in co-operation with the Government of Pakistan.  Renewables Readiness Assessment Pakistan provides a comprehensive analysis of the country’s energy sector and identifies key actions to accelerate renewable energy deployment.

While hydropower has traditionally been the most prominent source of renewable energy in Pakistan — making up almost a third of electricity generation with 7.1 gigawatts (GW) of installed grid-connected capacity — IRENA’s assessment finds that the country has up to 60 GW of economic and technical hydropower potential. The assessment also identifies 50 GW of theoretical wind potential in Pakistan’s southern Sindh and Baluchistan provinces and estimates that 25 million tonnes of biomass feedstocks from industrial and agricultural residue can be made available for use, per year.

“Pakistan is undergoing rapid economic and industrial development, which in turn is fuelling strong energy demand growth across the country,” said Adnan Z. Amin, IRENA Director-General. “To meet this demand Pakistan has a tremendous opportunity to cost-effectively tap its abundant solar, wind and hydropower resource potential. Doing so would support national prosperity and job creation, whilst enhancing security of supply, improving access and moving Pakistan towards greater energy independence.”

“Pakistan is rich in renewable energy potential, and can with this assessment develop policies, investment opportunities and energy development actions to harness it,” said Abid Sher Ali, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Power. “Critical to this report has been IRENA’s valuable policy guidance and technical assistance to determine our best available renewable-based power options,” continued Minister Ali.

The report shows that declines in solar photovoltaic (PV) technology costs have supported the sector’s growth in Pakistan, with 400 megawatts of solar PV projects in 2015-2016, helping to create over 15,500 local jobs.

In recent years, Pakistan has seen a surge in providers offering a range of solar home system products including solar water pumping systems, solar lighting solutions and solar water heaters. With more than half of Pakistan’s total population residing in rural areas, millions remain reliant on traditional biomass use. Among Pakistan’s rural population, only half have access to electricity.

IRENA’s assessment presents options for Pakistan to strengthen its policy, regulatory and institutional framework in order to accelerate renewables deployment. It suggests ways to strengthen renewable energy targets, examines the constraints of existing grid infrastructure, highlights the best mechanisms to reduce costs and address technical challenges, and underlines the potential for private investment in renewables for off-grid and rural electrification.

To further utilise the country’s indigenous renewable energy resources, Renewables Readiness Assessment Pakistan finds that key challenges can be addressed by:

• Setting a target for renewable energy development;
• Co-ordinating the development and implementation of an integrated energy plan;
• Encouraging renewable energy zoning and competitive procurement to reduce overall system costs;
• Involving the private sector in the development of transmission infrastructure to enhance the grid;
• Devising a comprehensive distributed power generation plan;
• Developing policy and regulatory frameworks and implementation mechanisms that facilitate private-sector engagement in rural electrification.

To download the report, visit IRENA’s website.

Over 30 countries, spanning Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, have undertaken the Renewables Readiness Assessment process since 2011.

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About the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. With 156 Members (155 States and the European Union) and 25 additional countries in the accession process and actively engaged, IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy, in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.

www.irena.org

ARTES successfully completed EU funded poject Plurivax

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ARTES Biotechnology explored very effective in a SME consortium vaccine developments for veterinary applications

Langenfeld, 09.04.2018  Under the titel: “ERA-Net EuroTransBio-8: PLURIVAX, development of a virus-like-particle (VLP) based vaccine platform and stable formulation especially suited for the veterinary applications, the EU cooperation was part of the 8th EuroTransBio call and was funded in the time period from June 2014 to November 2017 by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Flanders (Belgium) agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (IWT).

For the development of vaccines for human applications it is state of the art to use virus-like particles (VLPs) as a vehicle. The use of these particles has the advantage that they as such not being infectious but that they transport foreign antigens in an ideal way to the immune system. These very effective and simple mechanism was the backbone of the PLURIVAX project.

“As initial nucleus our proprietary VLP platform METAVAX® was taken. This platform has already been applied to the development of adjuvant-free vaccine candidates against different human relating diseases like flu, malaria and HIV”, Michael Piontek, managing director of ARTES stated. “Our expression host, the methylotrophic yeast Hansenula polymorpha, is the preferred technology for affordable mass vaccination and is recommended by the WHO for mass vaccinations. Combination of our both platforms build an excellent approach to low-cost mass production of safe and effective vaccines.”

ARTES chose eight different, large molecular weight antigens derived from four animal‑ infecting viruses. The bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) as an important pathogen of cattle, also infecting sheep and pigs. The classical swine fever virus (CSFV), which is acknowledged as a global threat for swine and is listed as notifiable animal diseases by the World Organization for Animal Health. The feline leukemia virus (FeLV) as a retrovirus threatening domestic cats and the west nile virus (WNV) which is a mosquito vector transmitted zoonotic virus of the Flaviviridae family. WNV circulates in birds as natural hosts but can be transmitted to mammals including humans causing west nile fever.

First results were released in a scientific paper under the title “Establishment of a yeast-based VLP platform for antigen presentation” (Wetzel et al. Microb Cell Fact (2018) 17:17 )
and more information could be get on https://doi.org/…

Future steps are, that in close discussions with global veterinary vaccine manufacturer, ARTES’ explores the commercial application of the results and of the platform in general.

School scandal cover-up admission

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Finance Ministry official says Moritomo Gakuen was told to lie about land saleRIEKO MIKI and KAORU YAMADA, Nikkei staff writers April 10, 2018 07:12 JST

Financial Bureau chief Mitsuru Ota, center, appears in front of a Diet committee on April 9. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

TOKYO — A Japanese Finance Ministry official admitted Monday that nationalist school operator Moritomo Gakuen was instructed to provide false explanations for a deeply discounted land sale, igniting further speculation over the role of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife in the 2016 deal.

“We are now more suspicious that the discount was made in consideration of the Abes,” Kiyomi Tsujimoto, head of Diet affairs for the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, told reporters Monday. Akie Abe, the prime minister’s wife, was appointed an honorary principal of the elementary school to be built on the land.

The comments Monday from Mitsuru Ota, chief of the ministry’s Financial Bureau, also were cited by others as showing that the ministry knew of the dubious aspects of the sale and was actively involved.

The Japanese government agreed in 2016 to sell a plot in Osaka Prefecture valued at 956 million yen ($8.93 million at current rates) for just 134 million yen to Moritomo Gakuen. The steep discount ostensibly was intended to cover the cost of waste disposal at the site shouldered by Moritomo.

A Financial Bureau staffer called Moritomo’s lawyer around Feb. 20, 2017, and urged the school operator to claim the disposal process took a lot of money and “thousands of trucks,” Ota told a Diet upper house committee. Opposition parties at that time had noted Moritomo would need to move over 4,000 truckloads of waste to justify the roughly 800 million yen discount.

“I am very ashamed. I am very sorry,” Ota said repeatedly. The land sale and instructions to Moritomo Gakuen occurred before Ota became chief of the Financial Bureau.

His statement sparked commotion among opposition lawmakers at the meeting. Even members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party seemed shocked by the ministry’s actions. One legislator banged on her desk, while another loudly called Ota “an idiot.”

Ota also said someone from his office told a staffer at the Kinki Local Financial Bureau, which oversaw the land sale, to urge Moritomo to stick to the story. But neither the Kinki bureau nor Moritomo’s lawyer agreed.

Ota suggested that former National Tax Agency chief Nobuhisa Sagawa bore some fault. Sagawa, who led the Financial Bureau at the time, “spoke to a Diet committee without checking the facts” and “made comments that could be taken the wrong way,” he said.

Some suspect a comment by the prime minister pressured Financial Bureau staffers to ensure they had a plausible reason for the discount. “If I or my wife end up being involved, I will quit as prime minister and a lawmaker,” Abe had said on Feb. 17, 2017.

At a hearing last month, Sagawa said he lacked the power to manipulate land appraisals. But the Board of Audit of Japan in November found insufficient evidence to support the estimated waste disposal costs. Saeko Tani, then an aide to Akie Abe, was also found to have relayed questions from Moritomo to the Finance Ministry and sent the responses via fax.

The Osaka prosecutors office has agreed to investigate the case in response to complaints of possible government misconduct. The Financial Bureau’s apparent attempt to coordinate its story with Moritomo likely was uncovered as part of this process.

Income of BJP during FY 2016-17 was Rs 1,034 cr, increase of 81.18% since last year,INC second with Rs 225 cr, decrease of 14% since last year

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

10th April, 2018 ADR Report: Income of BJP during FY 2016-17 was Rs 1,034 cr, increase of 81.18% since last year, INC second with Rs 225 cr, decrease of 14% since last year:

Executive Summary

This report, prepared by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) focuses on Income and Expenditure of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC), during the Financial Year 2016-17, as submitted by the parties to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

This report should be read in conjunction with the analysis of income and expenditure for FY 2016-17 declared by the other National Parties (less BJP and INC) which was released by ADR on 7th Feb, 2018. The report can be accessed from here.

Submission of audited reports by the National Parties

·         The due date for submission of annual audited accounts for the parties was 30th Oct,’17.

·         BJP submitted its audited report on 8th Feb, 2018 (99 days delayed).

·         INC submitted its audited report on 19th March, 2018 (138 days delayed).

Total Income and Expenditure of BJP and INC for – FY-2016-2017

·         7 National Parties (BJP, INC, BSP, NCP, CPM, CPI and AITC) have declared a total income of Rs. 1,559.17 cr, collected from all over India.

·         The 7 National Parties declared a total expenditure of Rs 1,228.26 cr.

·         BJP declared the maximum expenditure of Rs 710.057 cr during FY-2016-17 while INC incurred a total expenditure of Rs 321.66 cr (Rs 96.30 cr more than its total income).

Comparison of total income of BJP & INC between FY 2015-16 and 2016-17

Between FY 2015-16 and 2016-17, the income of BJP increased by 81.18% (Rs 463.41 cr) from Rs 570.86 cr during FY 2015-16 to Rs 1,034.27 cr during FY 2016-17 while the income of INC decreased by 14% (Rs 36.20 cr) from Rs 261.56 cr during FY 2015-16 to Rs 225.36 cr during FY 2016-17.

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Top 3 sources of income of BJP and INC for FY-2016-2017

·         BJP and INC have declared donations/contributions as one of their 3 main sources of income. BJP– Rs 997.12 cr and INC– Rs 50.626 cr.

·         Grant/ donations/ contributions of Rs 997.12 cr declared by BJP forms 96.41% of the total income of the party during FY 2016-17. Declaration of Rs 115.644 cr under Revenue from issuance of Coupons by INC forms the top most income of the party, contributing 51.32% of the total income of the party during FY 2016-17.

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Top 3 items of expenditure of BJP and INC Parties for FY 2016-2017

●     The maximum expenditure for BJP during FY 2016-17 was towards Election/ General Propaganda which amounted to Rs 606.64 cr followed by expenses towards Administrative Cost, Rs 69.78 cr.

●     INC spent the maximum of Rs 149.65 cr on Election Expenditure followed by expenditure of Rs 115.65 cr on Administrative and General Expenses.

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All sources of income declared by National Parties: FY 2016-17

·         7 National parties have collected maximum 74.98% (Rs 1,169.07 cr) income from Voluntary contributions for FY- 2016-17.

·         During FY- 2016-17, National Parties have received Rs 128.60 crincome from Interest from Banks & FD.

·         7.98% or Rs 124.46 cr was income generated through Revenue from Issuance of coupons by National parties during FY- 2016-17.

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Observations and Recommendations of ADR

Observations

·   4 out of 7 National Parties (BJP, INC, NCP and CPI) have consistently delayed submitting their audit reports for the past five years. The top major parties, BJP and INC, have delayed submitting their audit reports by an average of almost 6 months.

·   It is observed that the 7 National Parties’ total income has increased by 51%, in other words by Rs 525.99 cr. The total income of the 7 National Parties increasing from Rs 1,033.18 cr during FY- 2015-16 to Rs 1,559.17 cr during FY- 2016-17.

·   7 National parties have collected maximum 74.98% (Rs 1,169.07 cr) income from voluntary contributions for FY- 2016-17. In contrast, the parties had have received 60% (Rs 616.05 cr) of their income from voluntary contributions during FY- 2015-16.

Recommendations

·   The Supreme Court gave a judgment on September 13, 2013 declaring that no part of a candidate’s affidavit should be left blank. Along the same lines, we recommend that the Election Commission India impose rules that no part of the Form 24A submitted by political parties providing details of donations above Rs 20,000 should be left blank.

·   Full details of all donors should be made available for public scrutiny under the RTI. Some countries where this is done include Bhutan, Nepal, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Bulgaria, the US and Japan. In none of these countries is it possible for 75% of the source of funds to be unknown.

·   According to the Finance Bill, 2017, Section 13A of the IT Act was amended to state that tax exemption will be given to registered political parties “Provided also that such political party furnishes a return of income for the previous year in accordancewith the provisions of sub-section (4B) of section 139 on or before the due date under that section.” Thus, any party which does not submit its IT returns on or before the due date, their income should not be tax-exempted and defaulting parties should be derecognized.

·   Those parties not following the ICAI guidelines for auditing of reports should be scrutinized by the IT department.

·   The National political parties must provide all information on their finances under the Right to Information Act. This will only strengthen political parties, elections and democracy.

Contact details

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Media and Journalist Helpline +91 80103 94248 Email: adr@adrindia.org

Maj. Gen Anil Verma (Retd.) Head – ADR & NEW +91 11 4165 4200 +91 88264 79910 anilverma@adrindia.org

Prof Jagdeep Chhokar IIM Ahmedabad (Retd.) Founder Member– ADR & NEW +91 99996 20944 jchhokar@gmail.com

Prof Trilochan Sastry IIM Bangalore Founder Member– ADR & NEW +91 94483 53285

Explore Australian market

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Explore Australian market at Rs. 110,000 only for 6 sqm booth..

We may like to inform you that Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) is organizing ‘India Pavilion’ in ‘National Manufacturing Week’ as per the following details: Dates:            May 9-11, 2018 (Wednesday to Friday) Time:              10 am – 6 pm Venue:           Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia Event Profile: National Manufacturing Week (NMW) is the only fully integrated annual manufacturing exhibition showcasing the latest products and constantly evolving technologies in the expanding manufacturing market. NMW gives an opportunity to exhibit at the largest gathering of Australian manufacturing industry, decision-makers under one roof. National Manufacturing Week provides an outstanding platform for businesses to connect and transact in a face to face environment. Delivering the broadest array of products and ranges from manufacturers and suppliers of various product categories into Engineering and Manufacturing industry, NMW allows you to source the latest products and services across all industry sectors, in one place at one time. Exhibit Profile: The ‘India Pavilion‘ in National Manufacturing Week will showcase: Engineering goods Plastics & Packaging Additive Manufacturing Machine Tools Industrial Safety, equipment’s and fastening Automation & Robotics Digital Manufacturing Welding Technology Electricals Advanced Materials Supply Chain & Logistics Post Show Report: NMW is Australia’s largest and most comprehensive event of its kind wherein last edition, more than 400 companies showcased from 10 countries and registered more than 5000 trade buyers. It also attracted an audience of high quality decision makers from industry includingmanufacturers, importers, agents, wholesalers, distributors. Participation Charges: The event is approved under Market Access Initiative (MAI) of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. The subsidized participation fees will be: 6 Sqm booth (Shell Scheme) = INR 110,000/- Rs. 10000/- Extra for Corner subject to availability Participation Fees includes Standard built up stall of 6 Square Meters, having 3 Spotlights, Fascia-sign, 1 x 5 amp power point, 1 Table and 2 Chairs, wall-Shelves, 1 waste paper bin, Public liability Insurance & Waste Removal Fee. Please note that, this fee does not include airfare, hotel expenditure, sending display material and other related expenditure which are to be borne by the companies In case of any further details/queries, you may contact us. Thanking you, Amit Kudke Portfolio Head – International Fairs 9833171082

KOLTE PATIL PRESENTS PUNE OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2018

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

KOLTE PATIL PRESENTS PUNE OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 TEES OFF ON APRIL 10

• Prize Purse of Rs. 30 lakh

• Field to feature a galaxy of Indian stars such as Ajeetesh Sandhu, Khalin Joshi, Rashid Khan, Chikkarangappa, Chiragh Kumar, Rahil Gangjee

Pune, April 9, 2018: The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, will be staging the Kolte Patil presents Pune Open Golf Championship 2018 at the esteemed Poona Club Golf Course from April 10 – 13, 2018. The tournament which is the sixth event of the PGTI’s 2018 season, carries a prize purse of Rs. 30 lakh. The Pro-Am event is scheduled for April 14.

The Presenting Partner for the event is Kolte Patil Developers. The Official Rehydration Partner of the event is Fruitnik ORS. Hotel Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre is the Official Hotel Partner.

The tournament will play host to a galaxy of Indian stars such as Asian Tour regulars Ajeetesh Sandhu (a winner on the Asian Tour last year), Khalin Joshi, Rashid Khan, Chikkarangappa, Chiragh Kumar, Rahil Gangjee, Himmat Singh Rai and Viraj Madappa. The other prominent Indian names in the field are Shamim Khan (2017 PGTI Order of Merit champion), Udayan Mane, Harendra Gupta (2016 champion), Mukesh Kumar and Shankar Das.

The foreign challenge will be led by defending champion Anura Rohana of Sri Lanka as well as his compatriots N Thangaraja (2018 PGTI Order of Merit leader) and K Prabagaran, Bangladesh’s Md Zamal Hossain Mollah, Australia’s Kunal Bhasin and South African Damian Naicker.

The host city of Pune will be represented by professionals Gurki Shergill (winner of 8th TATA Open 2009), Pravin Pathare, Sameer M Shaikh, Akshay Damale and Sagar Raghuvanshi as well as amateurs Jay Shirke and Pratik Nirmale.

This is a 72-hole stroke-play tournament featuring a field of 125 professionals. The cut will be applied after the first 36 holes. The top 50 players and ties will make the halfway cut and continue to play for another 36 holes.

Ms. Nidhi Srivastava, VP, Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd., said, “We are overwhelmed and excited on being associated with Pune Open Golf Championship 2018. There’s an incredibly strong alignment between our two organizations’ commitments to promoting health, fitness and sport. We at Kolte-Patil Developers firmly believe that sport is an important piece of a balanced livelihood, thereby ensuring all our spaces have interactive sporting facilities. We look forward to being associated with many such renowned events in the near future.”

Mr. Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI, said, “We are delighted to be back in Pune for the Kolte-Patil presents Pune Open 2018. Pune is today an important golfing centre in Western India and this event gives us an opportunity to further popularize the sport in the city. We thank Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd. and the Poona Club Golf Course for partnering with us in staging the third edition of the Pune Open and look forward to yet another successful tournament.”

The Poona Club Golf Course, the venue for the event, is spread over 100 acres and dotted with majestic banyan trees and other flowering trees. The course, which is one of the top championship venues in the country, is well appreciated for its water bodies and fast and true greens. The course has staged many National level professional, amateur and junior events over the years.

Delhi’s Urvashi Salaria Chawla, in the final of ‘Mrs. India UK 2018’

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Delhi’s Urvashi Salaria Chawla, in the final of ‘Mrs. India UK 2018’ organized by Colors Channel and ‘Brandwok

Urvashi  Salaria  Chawla from Delhi, India is a finalist of  Colors  TV UK Presents  Mrs India UK 2018 organised by BrandWok .Mrs India UK is a unique pioneer pageant in United Kingdom for British Indians and Asian married women residing in United Kingdom.Urvashi Salaria  Chawla is a successful  entrepreneur in the makeup industry who owns a beauty studio in India and is an esteemed Asian  Bridal  Makeup Artist in London. Academically she is journalism graduate, worked in aviation industry, a beauty blogger and now she is representing  married  Asian women residing in the UK in such a massive platform. She has been married and residing in London for 4 years. She is an environmentalist by nature who believes in spreading awareness about climate change. She has been doing a lot of plantation drives and also has been closely associated with volunteering in environmental  activities like WWF Earth Hour campaign. Urvashi  believes in expressing the notion of beauty with a purpose. She will be competing with 30 other multi-talented finalists.

Mrs India UK aims to encourage, empower women and provide opportunities to married women. It ensures learning, development, building confidence and strengthening the bond between diversified culture of Indians abroad. Urvashi  and all the other contestants of Mrs India UK have been  going through  intensive training with various mentors. They’ve had sessions for fitness, catwalk, acting, photoshoot  and much more during this journey. Urvashi  tells, “Our mentors have been super  helpful and supportive throughout our journey focusing on individual attention. Not just that – they’ve been  mentoring   us through online sessions too.”Urvashi recently won the subtitle of Mrs Glamorous at Mrs India UK 2018. The finale of this beauty pageant is on 15th April at Hilton Tower Bridge, London.

Prime Minister to inaugurate 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

Prime Minister to inaugurate 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial-Largest gathering of Ministers from energy consuming, producing and transit countries, heads of top organizations to attend

Marking the growing prominence of India in the global energy map, the 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial (IEF16) is being hosted by India and will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Wednesday. IEF16 is the largest gathering of Energy Ministers from across the globe, industry leaders and heads of key international organizations who will debate the future of global energy.

Prominent among those attending the Ministerial Meeting this year are Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India, Mr. Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, UAE, Mr. Bijan Namdar Zangeneh, Minister of Petroleum, Iran, Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry, Qatar, Mr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Nigeria, Mr. Kosaburo Nishime, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan, Mr. Li Fanrong, Deputy Administrator of National Energy Administration, China, Mr. Pavel Sorokin, Deputy Minister of Energy, Russia, Mark Wesley Menezes, Under Secretary of Energy, USA, among others.

Apart from them, Dr. Sun Xiansheng, Executive Director, IEF, Mr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director, IEA, Mr. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General, OPEC and heads and senior officials from international organizations like CNPC, Total, VOPAK, Exxon Mobil, etc. will also attend the event.

The International Energy Forum (IEF) aims to foster greater mutual understanding and awareness of common energy interests among its members. Its 72 Member Countries are signatories to the IEF Charter<https://www.ief.org/about-ief/ief-charter.aspx>, which outlines the framework of the global energy dialogue through this inter-governmental arrangement. Apart from them, 20 countries are also participating in this meeting as special invitees.

Covering all six continents and accounting for around 90% of global supply and demand for oil and gas, the IEF is unique in that it comprises not only consuming and producing countries of the IEA<http://www.iea.org/> and OPEC<http://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/>, but also Transit States and major players outside of their memberships, including Argentina, China, India, Mexico, Russia and South Africa.

Hosted by India and co-hosted by China and Korea, IEF16 aims to focus on how global shifts, transition policies and new technologies influence market stability and future investment in the energy sector. Dialogue among Ministers and industry leaders on how energy security and system resiliency will evolve along energy transition pathways, and meet global economic, demographic, and environmental challenges, will help secure an energy future that remains affordable, productive, sustainable and fair to all.

IEF16 delegates are invited to consider how global market shifts and energy transition will shape the future of energy security. Participants engage in an energy technology neutral dialogue to strengthen energy market stability and achieve global goals through enhanced market transparency, trade, and investment among producing, consuming and transit countries.

NET Agent Workshop about Study in Czechia and Poland

ON APRIL 9, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

  Czech Embassy New Delhi

NET Agent Workshop about Study in Czechia and Poland

ON  11 APRIL AT 9:30

System of higher education in the Czech Republic, possibilities of study programs for Indian students and ways how to submit application for student visa will be presented at NET Agent Workshop organized on April 11, 2018 in New Delhi.

This workshop is primarily for Indian agents who are offering differents possibilities of studies abroad to Indian students.

Program:

09:30 Registration

10.00 Opening, presentation of NET platform

10.30 How to study in the Czech Republic

– Presentation of Roman Masarik, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi

– Presentation of Marie Sramkova, Student Visa specialist, Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi

– Presentation of Jiri Smejkal, Deputy Director of Prague educational centre ASSOCIATION which organizes language courses

13.00 Lunch

14.00 How to study in Poland

– Presentation of Warsaw University of Humanities

– Presentation of Warsaw University of Business

– Presentation of WSB University in Poznan

16.00 Certificate ceremony and time for individual meetings

If you are interested to attend please send email to the following three email IDs:
newdelhi@embassy.mzv.cz
netconference.agents@gmail.com tdanilenko@neweducationaltrend.com

WED, 11 APRIL AT 9:30

NET Agent Workshop about Study in Czechia and Poland

CAIT IS HOLDING ALL PARTY TRADERS PARLIAMENT ON SEALING

ON APRIL 9, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

SEALING WILL BE A PRIME PLANK IN 2019 ELECTIONS

Taking sealing agitation to a new direction, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) is holding an ” All Party Traders Parliament ” on sealing issue on 10th April at New Delhi which will be attended by leaders of prominent political parties.and will held serious discussion to understand the gravity of the issue and will suggest remedial measures through mutual dialogues. The political parties will also make their stand clear on this issue.

CAIT Secretary General Mr. Praveen Khandelwal said that BJP State President & MP Mr. Manoj Tiwari, Congress State President & former Union Minister Shri Ajay Maken and Chief of Aam Aadmi Party & Delhi CM Mr. Arvind Kejriwal have been invited to the event beside Delhi Deputy CM Mr. Manish Sisodia, all Delhi MPs of both LokSabha and RajyaSabha, Spokesman of AAP & MLA Shri Saurabh Bhardwaj, Leader of Opposition in Assembly Shri Vijender Gupta & Deputy Leader Shri Om Prakash Sharma and all three Mayors of MCD have also been invited.

Mr. Khandelwal said that about 200 prominent Trade Leaders of leading Trade Associations of Delhi will be attending the event. The CAIT will present a Traders Charter on Sealing to all parties and will seek their opinion. If through a mutual understanding something concrete is evolved, the CAIT will take an All Party delegation to Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and others as a follow up exercise.

The sealing issue is now becoming one of the most critical issue among the trading community since it has vital bearing on livelihood of lakhs of people in Delhi. Sealing of one shop is disturbing livelihood of about 20 families. Gradually this issue is inching towards 2019 Elections as the traders are minutely assessing the role of political parties and in mutual conversation of traders it is becoming an Election issue for 2019. There are about 8 lakh commercial,establishments in Delhi providing employment to nearly 40 lakh people. The families of traders and their employees are also attached to establishments. On the other hand about 10 lakh people like Courier, Transporter, Hand Cart Owner, artisans etc. are also dependent upon the traders for their earning.

Such a big chunk of people if converted into a Vote Bank could bring mandate to its own choice. Some kind of deliberations and discussions are underway among traders in Delhi. If traders also have to face the wreath of sealing then Traders and their employees can easily convert themselves into a Vote Bank. Even otherwise, the traders are disillusioned from the current business scenario. Beside sealing, the complexities of GST, 100% FDI in single brand retail, No use of Mudra Yojna for traders and over and above gross neglect of traders by the Government are some of the burning points which can damage political fabric to a great extent.

The sealing issue is also important to trade of Delhi and its economy as well. If situation continues, there will be sharp decline in Delhi trade in coming days and huge loss of revenue to the Government. In last 3 months trade has declined to about 40% in Delhi. The important question is what is the fault of traders ? When Government Agencies proved utterly failed in development of Delhi why only traders are being penalised and traders and their employees are being deprived of their earning by sealing the business establishments.

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Two groups of the UN chemical watchdog’s experts to Syria

ON APRIL 11, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Russian envoy to the UN called on the West to “refrain from plans” it might be harboring for Syria, after three consecutive resolutions to investigate the alleged recent chemical attack near Damascus failed to pass.

The latest resolution to fail was a Russian-sponsored draft backing an Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) fact-finding mission at the site of the alleged attack in Douma. The draft received five votes in favor (Russia, China, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan and Bolivia), four votes against (the US, the UK, France and Poland) and six abstentions, falling short of the minimum nine votes required for adoption.

The failure of an “innocuous” draft in support of an impartial investigation into the alleged chemical incident in Syria’s Douma is a “litmus test which speaks volumes,” Russia’s UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia said. The draft was based on, and “almost completely copied,” an earlier proposal by Sweden. Nebenzia argued that the proposal was stonewalled simply because it ultimately came from Russia.

Nebenzia warned of the consequences that ill-conceived decisions by the West might lead to, saying that the threats towards Syria “should worry us, all of us, greatly, because we could find ourselves on the threshold of some very sad and serious events.”

Russian envoy to the UN called on the West to “refrain from plans” it might be harboring for Syria, after three consecutive resolutions to investigate the alleged recent chemical attack near Damascus failed to pass.

The latest resolution to fail was a Russian-sponsored draft backing an Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) fact-finding mission at the site of the alleged attack in Douma. The draft received five votes in favor (Russia, China, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan and Bolivia), four votes against (the US, the UK, France and Poland) and six abstentions, falling short of the minimum nine votes required for adoption.

The failure of an “innocuous” draft in support of an impartial investigation into the alleged chemical incident in Syria’s Douma is a “litmus test which speaks volumes,” Russia’s UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia said. The draft was based on, and “almost completely copied,” an earlier proposal by Sweden. Nebenzia argued that the proposal was stonewalled simply because it ultimately came from Russia.

Nebenzia warned of the consequences that ill-conceived decisions by the West might lead to, saying that the threats towards Syria “should worry us, all of us, greatly, because we could find ourselves on the threshold of some very sad and serious events.”

US and its allies’ refusal to back the Russian proposal shows that “our Western colleagues do not need any independent investigation,” Nebenzia said, reiterating Russia’s calls to exercise restraint with regards to Syria.

The US, UK and France had earlier indicated they are likely to resort to military action in response to the alleged chemical incident in Douma on Saturday. They believe the alleged attack was perpetrated by the Syrian forces dropping chlorine-filled munitions on civilians, based on reports by the rebel-linked White Helmets civil defense group.

The Russian envoy once again called for the West to show restraint.

“I ask you once again – refrain from the plans which you might be harboring with regards to Syria,” he said.

Justifying the nay vote by the US, Ambassador Nikki Haley accused Russians of hypocrisy, claiming it is “very good in being consistent and playing games.” The proposed draft, she said,“does not accomplish anything.”

The draft resolution mainly asks for the OPCW to send a fact-finding mission to Douma. But the fact-finding mission is already travelling to Douma, they have a mandate to investigate and collect samples,”Haley noted. The draft, she argued, aimed to put “the Russian and the Syrian governments in the driver’s seat for making arrangements” and to “micromanage” the OPCW investigation.

“This Council, and least of all Russia, should not be calling the shots,” she stressed.

US approach is far from attempting to establish the truth, and is more about its own geopolitical agenda, former US diplomat Jim Jatras told RT.

“This has nothing to do with the alleged use of chemical weapons. This has everything to do with a geopolitical agenda that wants to put the Iranians in a box, wants to confront Russians in Syria,” Jatras said. The former diplomat also noted that Western powers and their local allies like Saudi Arabia are “upset” over their own failed efforts in the region.

As the Syrian government and President Bashar Assad remain in power, the US has “been seeking a pretext to change that, so this really has nothing to do with the truth or falsehood of the allegations about Douma,” according to Jatras.

Council rejected two rival drafts on Syria submitted by Russia and the US. Russia, which vetoed the US-sponsored draft, said that it was designed to justify what seems to be an imminent military action against Syria. Nebenzia argued that the US resolution was an attempt to resurrect the Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), whose mandate had expired in November and it would take months to implement. The draft gives the UN Secretary-General 30 days to set up a new investigative body.

The subsequent Russian-sponsored draft failed to gain enough votes, with the US blaming Moscow for trying to influence the composition of the team of experts, as well as the itinerary of the mission.

The OPCW, meanwhile, announced it is sending a fact-finding mission to Douma “shortly.”According to Nebenzia, two groups of the UN chemical watchdog’s experts will leave for Syria by the end of this week.

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AICRA Holds National Summit & Exhibition

ON APRIL 11, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

PRESS INVITATION

AICRA cordially invites you to attend the special National Summit & Exhibition and to share with you the uniqueness of 

‘AICRA STEM SUMMIT 2018’

(All India Council for Robotics & Automation. A National Summit & Exhibition following the scenario of robotics education in India and its synchronization with Industry. Along with India’s 1st STEM Awards for contribution in STEM development, supplies & education.)

To be addressed by:

• Dr. Harsh Vardhan(Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology Incumbent)
• P. Srinivasan(Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani)
• Pramod Sharma (Principal at Genesis Global School)
• E. Sreedharan(Indian civil engineer, known as the “Metro Man”)

And many other prominent personalities…

Time: 11:00 AM

Date: 11th April 2018 (Wednesday)

Venue: NDMC Convention Centre, Connaught Place, Delhi

India to be a key driver in the energy sector

ON APRIL 11, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

India will be a key driver in the energy sector in the next 25 years: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting in Delhi.

Further PM  said,My vision for India’s energy future has four pillars – Energy access, energy efficiency, energy sustainability and energy security. Our govt is boosting local manufacturing through Make in India & filling of youth in industries such as textile, petrochemical, engineering:

NAPM condemns the high-handedness of UCIL and Andhra Authorities

ON APRIL 11, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

NAPM condemns the high-handedness of UCIL and Andhra Authorities
Detention and prevention of activists from participating in public meeting on ‘uranium mining impacts’ at Kadapa, Unlawful and Undemocratic.

UCIL-BARC must come clean on its operations and ensure that all its activities are subject to strict environmental and legal regulations. 

10th April, 2018: National Alliance of People’s Movements strongly condemns the high-handedness of the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL), a Govt. of India undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy (headed by the Prime Minister) and the Andhra Pradesh police in misbehaving with activists of Human Rights Forum and NAPM and denying them access to the venue of a public meet yesterday in Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh by unlawfully detaining them for a couple of hours.

The team that was arbitrarily detained on their way to the UCIL (where the meeting was called) and taken to Vemula police station included septuagenarian Dr. Babu Rao; eminent scientist and environmentalist (HRF-NAPM), Adv. Jayasree Kakumani of Human Rights Forum and Rajesh Serupally, NAPM.  It was only after intense protest by the activists and villagers and an immediate letter by EAS Sarma, Former Secretary, Govt. of India to the Collector, Kadapa and Mr. Nripendra Misra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, that Dr. Babu Rao was allowed to participate in meeting with nuclear scientists and officials from UCIL and BARC. However, the other activists were kept in unlawful detention and released only late into the night at around 9 pm. All of them were made to sign papers stating that they would not indulge in such ‘anti-social activities that disturb peace’, which they did, under protest signatures. Media entry to the meeting site as also restricted.  Interestingly, this ‘awareness meeting’, had to be held at a neutral place but was called for within the UCIL premises itself.

In response to the series of complaints and protests by the villagers and some intervention, at people’s behest, by Mr. Y.S Avinash Reddy, the YSR-CP MP representing Kadapa constituency in the Parliament, the UCIL authorities consented to ‘meet’ the villagers to ‘create awareness’ and address their queries and demands. Since much of the terminology used by UCIL is generally technical, the villagers approached activists associated with HRF, NAPM and other people’s groups to attend the meeting on 9th April, along with them, to have a more effective interaction with the officers of UCIL & Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), in a better way. Thus, to deny access to public-spirited persons who came to participate in the meeting, at the invite and request of villagers is totally undemocratic and brazenly disempowering. If the UCIL can take the aid of BARC’s scientists, so can the villagers take assistance of independent scientists and activists. To deny people this right is arbitrary and unacceptable.

It may be noted that the Tummalapalle mine in Kadapa district is estimated to hold one of the largest reserves of uranium in the world, catering to fuel requirements of nuclear power plants. While the UCIL obtained clearance from the Centre in 2006, mine operations began around 2012. Not surprisingly, locals state that land acquisition for the plant was done in a coercive manner and public hearings before the environmental clearance witnessed protests and police action against villagers.

Over the past couple of years, the villagers of Mabbuchintilapalli, KK Kotala,Bhumayagaripalli and Kanumalavaripalem, residing barely 6 kms away from the mine and processing plant at Tummalapalle, have been repeatedly protesting against UCIL, complaining of plummeting underground water levels, due to relentless pumping and drastic increase in sodium and uranium, leading to air, soil, ground and surface water contamination.  Reportedly, this pollution has been happening due to poor lining for the tailing pond, causing seepage. The cumulative impacts of the plant operations in the form of damage to agriculture and standing crop, water, health of local population (skin allergies, ulcers and kidney problems) and livestock (illnesses ad pre-mature deaths), alleged negligence by contractor and plant authorities is a saga of continuing anguish and anger. Apparently, quite a few villagers have had to ‘vacate’ their houses, due to these impacts. There is widespread fear in the region of the long-terms implications of radiation, making the place another ‘Jaduguda’.

We have learnt that water samples collected by local farmers from their tube wells and tested at the labs of Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), an autonomous scientific body under the Govt. of India, produced results indicating significant increase in uranium and sodium levels, much higher than the permissible and standard level. Besides, in December 2016, researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Anantapur, analysed samples of water and soil and noted increased levels of barium, arsenic, cobalt, chromium, copper, molybdenum, lead, vanadium and yttrium, which could impact crop productivity and local environment. This study was also published in the International Journal of Advanced Research. It is now well-established that heavy metals, if consumed in large quantities, may lead to severe health issues, including cancers, respiratory and kidney complications.

Instead of addressing all these concerns, the UCIL recently issued an advertisement in newspapers claiming that a “few individuals and NGOs are spreading wrong information against the organization”, in a way indicating that all is not well with its operations. Clearly, such a public announcement, detention and denial of access to civil society activists, is more a measure to discredit and muzzle voices that are raising uncomfortable and important questions, in public interest.

UCIL’s operations in Kadapa, is yet another classic case of weak post-clearance monitoring by the authorities, especially the Pollution Control Board (PCB) and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF & CC). NAPM demands that the UCIL must ensure full disclosure of all necessary information in the public domain and in a manner discernable to the local population. It must immediately comply with all conditions stipulated at the time of project clearance including payment of full and fair compensation for all forms of losses and impacts incurred by the local population due to UCIL operations. PCB and MoEF must undertake an immediate visit, comprehensive assessment and rigorous monitoring of the present status of environmental compliance (or lack of it) and conduct a post-clearance public audit and hearing. These monitoring authorities should also be ready to issue and impose orders of cessation of operations, if violations are found.

National Alliance of People’s Movements (NAPM)

‘PROMOTING INNOVATION, CREATIVITY AND IP GENERATION AMONG WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’

ON APRIL 11, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

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April 10, 2018

Dear All, 

Greetings from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)!

We are pleased to announce that FICCI is commemorating the World IP Day 2018 with a conference on the theme ‘PROMOTING INNOVATION, CREATIVITY AND IP GENERATION AMONG WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’ – being organized on April 27, 2018 at Hotel Lalit, Barakhamba Lane, New Delhi.

The focus of the event will be in keeping with WIPO’s IP Day theme for 2018 –Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity – and is intended to be a tribute to the brilliance, ingenuity and courage of the women who are making a difference in our lives while shaping our world’s future. The objective is also to provide a comprehensive outlook on India’s industrial landscape in the light of the various IP related developments in the country, and to generate stakeholder exchanges on how innovation is driving the businesses worldwide, and its relevance to India’s growth story.

We wish to cordially invite you to participate in the seminar and take part in the deliberations, on 27th April 2018. The registration time is 9.30 AM.

Conference admission is free of charge. However, in view of limited seats, you are requested to confirm your attendance (last date for confirmation 20th April 2018 by 5 PM) by replying to: dipankar.barkakati@ficci.com – or Call 011 -23487477.

You can also register online by clicking here.

The tentative program agenda is annexed herewith for your kind perusal.

We look forward seeing you on 27th April 2018.

Warm regards,

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Shooter Ankur Mittal bags bronze

ON APRIL 11, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

India  won three medals today in CWG 10. Shooting  three medal  have come from  Shreyasi Singh won the women’s double trap gold, Ankur Mittal the men’s double trap gold while Om Mitharval won the men’s 50m pistol bronze.

Ankur Mittal added to the Indian shooting contingent’s medal tally by winning a bronze in the men’s double trap event at the 21st Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. The 26-year-old marksman finished third on the podium after a score of 53 in the final at the Belmont Shooting Centre.

Mohammed Asab, the other Indian shooter in the six-man final, was fourth, a climb down from the bronze medal he won at the Glasgow Games years ago.

Scotland’s David Mcmath claimed the gold medal with a Games record 74, while the silver went to Tim Kneale (70) of Isle of Man.

Shooter Shreyasi Singh won India’s first gold on Wednesday when she clinched the women’s double trap final in a shoot-off at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. Earlier, Om Mitharval was the first Indian to win a medal on Wednesday when he clinched the men’s 50m pistol bronze. A short while later, Ankut Mittal won the men’s double trap bronze.

Another medal highlight for India was MC Mary Kom’s victory in the 48 kg semi-final bout against Sri Lanka’s Anusha Dilrukshi Koddithuwakku.

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal thrashes South African Elsie de Villiers 21-3, 21-1 in 18 minutes to enter women’s singles Round of 16.

Indian boxers, Hussamuddin Mohammed (56kg), Amit Panghal (49kg), Naman Tanwar (91kg) and Manoj Kumar (69kg) assured themselves of Commonwealth Games medals after advancing to the semi-finals, in Gold Coast, on Tuesday.

Trump’s homeland security adviser Thomas Bossert has resigned.

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Sagar Media Inc: Trump’s homeland security adviser Thomas Bossert has resigned. The move is the latest in a string of resignations or firings of senior administration officials The White House announced the resignation on Tuesday.

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PM Modi to inaugurate the IEF16

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Sagar Media Inc , PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate today the 16th International Energy Forum. IEF16 a the largest gathering of Energy Ministers from across the globe, industry leaders and heads of key international.Facebook Mark Zuckerberg faces US Congress on datas leak

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Haub, a 58-year-old businessman, is one of the richest men in Germany.

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Quake 6.2M in Chile

ON APRIL 11, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

M6.2 – COQUIMBO, CHILE

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Location	30.986S 71.557W
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Malaysia “Voting day is on May 9,”

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Malaysia’s “Voting day is on May 9,” commission chairman Mohamad Hashim Abdullah told a press conference. There will be an 11-day campaign period before the election.

Victory is however less certain due to the comeback of Mahathir, 92, who has turned on his former protege Najib over the 1MDB scandal.

In a stunning volte-face, he was named the prime ministerial candidate in the opposition coalition Pact of Hope, which is filled with parties he crushed during his 22 years in power.

The Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition´s popularity has been sliding in recent years and its problems have been worsened by a multi billion-dollar scandal surrounding state fund 1MDB, but Najib is still tipped to win due to BN´s firm grip on power.

He is under pressure from allies in his United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), the main coalition party, to score an emphatic victory after the government lost the popular vote for the first time at the last election in 2013.

Voters had become increasingly disillusioned over recurring graft scandals, divisive racial politics in the multi-ethnic country, and the rising cost of living.

The 1MDB scandal has only added to Najib´s woes.

Billions of dollars were allegedly looted from the fund in an audacious campaign of fraud and money-laundering which is being investigated in several countries, and it is claimed that large sums ended up the personal bank accounts of Najib.

Najib, who has been prime minister since 2009, and the fund deny any wrongdoing.

Student protests across Bangladesh

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

 Thousand of university students across Bangladesh blockaded roads on Tuesday in the third day of protests against what they say are discriminatory quotas for government jobs.

Students took to the streets in Dhaka and elsewhere despite assurances from the government that it would review the controversial quota system.

The mass protests roiling campuses across the country have been among the biggest faced by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her decade in power.

At Dhaka University — where more than 100 were injured in clashes with police in recent days — students vowed to stage sit-ins until the government reform the quota system.

“We´ll continue our agitation until the authorities accept our demands,” said Rahat, one of the roughly 500 students camped out at the university’s main square.

The protest was largely peaceful, with no repeat so far of the tear gas and rubber bullets fired by police to disperse crowds.

But outside the camps, traffic was brought to a standstill as protesters blocked roads in the nation´s capital.

The protests also spread to private campuses for the first time since the demonstrations erupted on Sunday, drawing hundreds to the streets.

Demonstrators want the share of top government positions set aside for minority groups and the disabled significantly reduced.

They are also particularly irate that 30 percent of government positions are reserved for descendants of veterans from Bangladesh´s independence war in 1971.

The government promised to review the system on Tuesday, but that caused a rift among demonstrators, with some accepting the assurance and others resisting it.

A pro-government faction of the student movement had postponed its protest action but left-leaning groups pledged to keep up the fight.

Hasina — whose father was the architect of Bangladesh´s independence from Pakistan — has in the past rejected demands to slash the quotas.

Have you visited Atomium?

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Embassy of Belgium in New Delhi celebrating a birthday with Brussels at Atomium.

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The Atomium turns 60! One of the most popular tourist attractions of Europe, the #Atomium is an icon of the Brussels World’s Fair in 1958 ️. The nine spheres of the Atomium represent an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times as a sign of technical and scientific progression.

Last year, to mark the 70 years of Belgium-India relations and the State Visit of Their Majesties to India, the Indian National Flag ️ was flown atop the Atomium on Oct 28, 2017.

Recently Indian TV Actors from the #Ramayan series Gurmeet Choudharyand Debina Bonnerjee also visited this iconic symbol of peace. Take a look at the pictures!

Have you visited Atomium? Post your picture and tag us. We would love to share it on our page! 

China launches Yaogan-31

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

China launches Yaogan-31 remote-sensing satellites from Jiuquan center.
China today from Beijing launched the first group of Yaogan-31 remote-sensing satellites into space at 04:25 GMT on Tuesday from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Xinhua said.

The satellites were carried by a Long March-4C rocket, the 271st mission of the Long March rocket family. The mission also sent a micro-nano technology experiment satellite into orbit, according to the report.

The satellites are intended for electromagnetic environment surveys and other related technology tests. The first “Yaogan” series satellite, Yaogan-1, was launched in 2006.

Delhi’s Urvashi Reaches Mrs. India UK 2018 Pageant Finals!

ON APRIL 10, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

One of the finalists for the forthcoming Mrs. India UK pageant, Urvashi Salaria Chawla represents Indian married women in the UK.

    Urvashi Salaria Chawla from Delhi, India is a finalist for “Colors TV UK presents Mrs. India UK 2018 organized by BrandWok”. Mrs. India UK is a unique pioneer pageant in the United Kingdom for British Indians and Asian married women residing in the United Kingdom.

Urvashi Salaria Chawla is a successful entrepreneur in the makeup industry who owns a beauty studio in India and is an esteemed Asian Bridal Makeup Artist in London.

   Academically she’s a journalism graduate, worked in the aviation industry, a beauty blogger and now she’s representing married Asian women residing in the UK in such a massive platform. She has been married and residing in London for 4 years. She is an environmentalist by nature who believes in spreading awareness about climate change. She has been doing a lot of plantation drives and also has been closely associated with volunteering in environmental activities like WWF Earth Hour campaign. Urvashi believes in expressing the notion of “beauty with a purpose”. She will be competing with 30 other multi-talented finalists.

   Mrs. India UK aims to encourage, empower women and provide opportunities to married women. It ensures learning, development, building confidence and strengthening the bond between diversified cultures of Indians abroad. Urvashi and all the other contestants of Mrs. India UK have been going through intensive training with various mentors. They’ve had sessions for fitness, catwalk, acting, photoshoot and much more during this journey. Urvashi tells, “Our mentors have been super helpful and supportive throughout our journey focusing on individual attention. Not just that – they’ve been mentoring us through online sessions too.”

   Urvashi recently won the subtitle of Mrs. Glamorous at Mrs. India UK 2018. The finale of this beauty pageant is on 15th April at Hilton Tower Bridge, London.

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Mauritania, was taken offline for two days

ON APRIL 12, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

An entire country, Mauritania, was taken offline for two days because an undersea cable was cut.

The 17,000-kilometer African Coast to Europe submarine cable, which connects 22 countries from France to South Africa, was severed on March 30, cutting off web access partially or totally to the residents of Sierra Leone and Mauritania.

It also affected service in Ivory Coast, Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Gambia, and Benin, according to Dyn, a web-infrastructure company owned by Oracle.

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It is not clear how the cable was cut. But the government of Sierra Leone seems to have imposed an internet blackout on the night of March 31 in an attempt to influence an election there.

There had not been a significant outage along the cable in the past five years.

Loss of service to Mauritania was particularly severe, as the Dyn chart below shows.

“The most significant and longest-lasting disruption was seen in Mauritania, with a complete outage lasting for nearly 48 hours, followed by partial restoration of connectivity,” David Belson wrote in a Dyn research blog on Thursday.

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Jugni once again in Saheb Biwi aur Gangster 3!

ON APRIL 12, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Saheb Biwi aur Gangster hit series’ track Jugni with Babu Mann & Zazzy B in the first two parts had left audiences swooning and this time around hit filmmaker Rahul Mittra is once again using the popular Punjabi folk song in his forthcoming film Saheb Biwi aur Gangster 3, in an all together different avatar.

‘ Titled Kesariya Jugni, this foot tapping number has been composed by Aanjan Bhattacharya and written by Kumaar who have given big hits like baby doll, Chitiya kalaiya, Hangover, party to Banti hai, etc. Mittra recently flew popular crooners Nooran Sisters (Jyoti Nooran and Sultana Nooran ) from Punjab to record the song along with Amit Gupta and Aanjan Bhattacharya.                       Presented by Raju Chadha, Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia & produced by Rahul Mittra, Saheb Biwi aur Gangster 3 starring Sanjay Dutt, Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahie Gill, Soha Ali Khan, Chitrangda Singh, Deepak Tijori, Kabir Bedi, Nafisa Ali & Deepraj Rana is slated for a July 27th worldwide release & is one of the most talked about films of 2018.

Curtain Raiser for 120th Mondial Paris Motors Show

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120 th Mondial Paris Motors Show Curtain Raiser: https://youtu.be/764KS2sPv_k

Curtain Raiser for 120th Paris Motor Show

ON APRIL 12, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Respected Sir,
We personally request you to kindly join –

First time in India at New Delhi

Curtain Raiser for 120th Paris Motor Show

Claridges, New Delhi 12th April 2018

11.00 AM onwards followed with lunch

In August Presence of

Mr. Jean Claude Girot

Commissaire General ( CEO), Mondial Paris Motor Show

We request you to join Mr. Jean Claude Girot. The show will be inaugurated in Paris from 4th October – 14th October, 2018.

Please note this is a personal invitation without any financial obligations from your side.

WHO said patients treated of Gas

ON APRIL 12, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

World Health Organization has announced that some 500 patients in Syria have been treated for symptoms of gas poisoning.

The WHO on Wednesday demanded immediate access to the site of an alleged chemical attack in Syria’s opposition stronghold of eastern Ghouta, near Damascus.

Team October Opts for Innovative Idea

ON APRIL 12, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Team October Opts for Innovative Idea, celebrates film at a special October Feast

Team October bowls over people  across the country with its innovation n  warmth. Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu who will be seen playing hotel management students on their upcoming release took over Holiday Inn in Mumbai for a very special October Feast.

While we all know the luxury and comfort of the hotel, little do we know the fast paced busy lives of the hotel employee.

With October the actor did not just break the barrier but also  made sure to show what these employees actually do. Varun Dhawan along with Shoojit Sircar and Banita Sandhu went around different departments of the hotel to show the otherside of then hotel biz.

The actor gave a tour around the restaurant, kitchen, cleaning zone, procurement room, linen room, laundry, vegetable cutting room and staff canteen.

Not just that he even demonstrated all of the regular tasks in a hotel like cutting vegetables, mopping, washing dishes, identifying good vegetables, etc.

For the first time, a movie has attempted an event like this and it has been a extravagant time for everyone who was part of it!

Honey Baisoya storms ahead

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Honey Baisoya fires a 64 to storm ahead by three at halfway stage of Kolte – Patil presents Pune Open Golf Championship 2018

Pune, April 11, 2018: Delhi’s Honey Baisoya dominated round two of the Kolte – Patil presents Pune Open Golf Championship 2018 as he fired a sensational seven-under-64. The 21-year-old Baisoya, a four-time winner on the PGTI, moved into a three-shot lead at 12-under-130 as a result of his super effort at the Poona Club Golf Course on Wednesday.

Allahabad’s Samarth Dwivedi (65) and Ahmedabad’s Udayan Mane (67) shared second place at nine-under-133.

Honey Baisoya (66-64), one of the seven joint overnight leaders, did not enjoy a great start to the day as he was one-over after five holes thanks to two early bogeys and a birdie. He then got into his groove with three birdies between the sixth and the ninth. The highlight of his round came on the 10th where he made an eagle-two after driving the green and sinking a 10-footer.

After suffering a minor hiccup with a bogey on the 11th, Honey drained four birdies to end up with a card of 64. The pro from the Delhi Golf Club made some spectacular birdies on the back-nine. He drove the green on the 14th before making a two-putt and then almost holed it from 153 yards on the 18th.

Baisoya said, “The conditions were tougher today as the wind was up. I did well to shoot a seven-under despite a slow start. My putter was on fire today. I made a career-best 24 putts today which included 12 to 13 single putts. However, on the other hand, I haven’t been in good driving form. I gave myself a target of five-under today and that served me well.

“After the quiet start, the birdies on the sixth, seventh and ninth really helped me settle down. I found the bunker on the ninth but recovered well to extract a birdie there. Thereafter, the eagle on the 10th was a huge confidence-booster.

“As for the plan for the next two days, I changed my swing a couple of days back so I’m working on that aspect and also looking to improve on my hitting. My goal this week will be to try and break the 20-under mark.”

Udayan Mane, the overnight joint leader, returned a bogey-free 67 to drop to tied second place. Samarth Dwivedi posted a 65 to move up eight places to joint second.  

Om Prakash Chouhan of Mhow, another round one leader, was a further shot back in fourth position.

Sri Lankan K Prabagaran produced the tournament’s best score, an eight-under-63, to end the day in tied fifth at seven-under-135. Prabagaran’s sizzling error-free round saw him follow-up his eagle-two on the fifth with birdies on the sixth, seventh and eighth. The Lankan holed his approach shot from 125 yards for eagle on the fifth. Prabagaran was a picture of consistency during round two as he missed just one green in regulation.

Delhi’s Naman Dawar, also one of the leaders in round one, sank two eagles, both chip-ins, during his second round of 70. Naman holed it from the bunker for an eagle-two on the 10th. Dawar closed the day in tied eighth at six-under-136.

Among the other prominent names, joint round one leader Digvijay Singh from Gurgaon slipped to tied 16th at four-under-138. Delhi’s Rashid Khan was also in tied 16th while Chandigarh’s Ajeetesh Sandhu was in tied 20th at three-under-139.

The only Pune player who made the cut was Akshay Damale (71-70). He was tied 30th at one-under-141.

The cut was declared at one-over-143. Fifty-nine professionals made the cut.

Defending champion Anura Rohana of Sri Lanka missed the cut by three shots.

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Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth becomes World No 1

ON APRIL 13, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth today became World number 1 in men’s singles category after Badminton World Federation updated its weekly rankings. He overtook World Champion Viktor Axelsen at the top of rankings with 76,895 points.

Srikanth has now become the first Indian male shuttler to achieve the feat in modern ranking system. He joins Saina Nehwal to become only the second Indian to achieve the feat.

Twenty-five year old Srikanth had missed out on the chance to become No. 1 in the world last year after suffering an injury.

Roll-out of E-Way Bill system for Intra-State movement of goods

ON APRIL 13, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

GST Council, e-Way Bill system for all inter-State movement of goods has been rolled-out from 01stApril, 2018. E-way Bill system for Intra-State movement of goods in the State of Karnataka is also operational from the said date.  E-Way Bills are getting generated successfully and till 09thApril, 2018 more than sixty three lakh e-Way Bills have been successfully generated.

It is hereby informed that e-Way Bill system for Intra-State movement of goods would be implemented from 15th April, 2018 in the following States:-

1.       Andhra Pradesh

2.       Gujarat

3.       Kerala

4.       Telangana

5.       Uttar Pradesh

With the roll-out of e-Way Bill system in these States, it is expected that trade and industry will be further facilitated insofar as the transport of goods is concerned, thereby eventually paving the way for a nation-wide single e-Way Bill system. Trade and industry and transporters located in these States may obtain registration/ enrolment on e-Way Bill portal namely https://www.ewaybillgst.gov.in at the earliest without waiting for the last date.

‘PROMOTING INNOVATION, CREATIVITY AND IP GENERATION AMONG WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’

ON APRIL 13, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Greetings from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)!

We are pleased to announce that FICCI is commemorating the World IP Day 2018 with a conference on the theme ‘PROMOTING INNOVATION, CREATIVITY AND IP GENERATION AMONG WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’ – being organized on April 27, 2018 at Hotel Lalit, Barakhamba Lane, New Delhi.

The focus of the event will be in keeping with WIPO’s IP Day theme for 2018 –Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity – and is intended to be a tribute to the brilliance, ingenuity and courage of the women who are making a difference in our lives while shaping our world’s future. The objective is also to provide a comprehensive outlook on India’s industrial landscape in the light of the various IP related developments in the country, and to generate stakeholder exchanges on how innovation is driving the businesses worldwide, and its relevance to India’s growth story.

We wish to cordially invite you to participate in the seminar and take part in the deliberations, on 27th April 2018. The registration time is 9.30 AM.

Conference admission is free of charge. However, in view of limited seats, you are requested to confirm your attendance (last date for confirmation 20th April 2018 by 5 PM) by replying to: dipankar.barkakati@ficci.com – or Call 011 -23487477.

You can also register online by clicking here.

The tentative program agenda is annexed herewith for your kind perusal.

We look forward seeing you on 27th April 2018.

Putin, Erdogan discuss Syria in phone call

ON APRIL 13, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

The presidents of Russia and Turkey discussed the situation in Syria in a phone call on Thursday, media reports say, citing Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov. A Turkish presidential source also said that Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin discussed recent developments in Syria during a telephone conversation. The source said that the two leaders agreed to remain in close contact on Syrian issues. Erdogan said earlier that he was going to speak with Putin after he had exchanged views on Syria with US President Donald Trump on the phone.

Cho Yang-ho no comments on Cho’s misbehavior

ON APRIL 13, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

South Korean police have launched an inquiry into reports a daughter of the chairman of Korean Air Lines threw a water bottle at someone’s face, the second daughter of the airline chief to get into trouble over an angry outburst.

Cho Hyun-min, a senior vice president at the airline, apologised on Thursday for her “foolish behaviour”, following media reports that she threw a water bottle at the face of a manager at the airline’s advertising agency.

In her apology on her Facebook page, Cho did not give details of the incident and an airline spokesman said she had thrown a water bottle on the floor, not at anyone’s face.

Cho’s older sister, Heather Cho, made headlines over a notorious “nut rage” incident in 2014, when she lost her temper over the way she was served nuts in first class and ordered the Korean Air Lines plane she was on to return to its gate at a New York airport.

Police had launched a preliminary investigation to see whether Cho Hyun-min had abused her power or broken any law in connection with the latest reports, an official at Seoul Gangseo Police Station told Reuters on Friday.

The official gave no details of the inquiry. Such inquiries are carried out to determine if a formal investigation of an incident is warranted.

A Korean Air Lines spokesman said the company had yet to be informed of any preliminary investigation.

The airline’s chairman, Cho Yang-ho, has not commented on the incident involving his younger daughter, who has left the country on a vacation, the company said.

The behaviour of the rich and powerful is sensitive in a country where the economy is dominated by family-run conglomerates know as chaebol, particularly days after a court jailed former President Park Geun-hye for 24 years over a scandal that exposed deep ties of corruption with several chaebol.

Korean Air Lines was not connected to the Park scandal.

Thousands of people have in recent days posted comments on a presidential office website where members of the public can lodge petitions, to demand changes at the airline.

Many of the people who signed a few dozen petitions demanded that the airline remove the word “Korean” from its name and stop using the symbol on the Korean flag as its logo.

Many said the daughters’ behaviour was “degrading” for the country and the company.

A petition needs to gain more than 200,000 signatures within 30 days to prompt a mandatory response from the presidential office.

Heather Cho was found guilty of breaking aviation law and jailed for a year over her “nut rage” incident but was freed in May 2015 after an appeal.

Decisions taken by the Union Cabinet

ON APRIL 13, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Cabinet approves MoU between India and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the return of Illegal Migrants

The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the MoU between India and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the return of Illegal Migrants.

Benefits:

The MoU will facilitate that the Visa Free Agreement for holders of Diplomatic passports as well as liberalization of UK Visa Regime for those who are travelling to the UK legally, after conclusion of the MoU. It will ensure the return of persons who have no lawful basis to be in the territory of the other Party after verification of nationality to its satisfaction. It will help in streamlining the procedure of return of nationals who are caught to be staying illegally, belonging to the other party in a specified time-frame.

·         Cabinet approves revision of pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories

The Union Cabinet chaired by  Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for revision of pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories.  It will bring the pay and allowances of LGs at par with that of the Secretary to the Government of India.

Details:

The Cabinet has approved the proposal for increasing the pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories with effect from 1st  January, 2016 from Rs.80,000/- per month plus dearness allowance, sumptuary allowance at the rate of Rs.4,000/- per month and local allowances to Rs. 2,25,000/- plus dearness allowance, sumptuary allowance at the rate of Rs.4,000/- per month and local allowances at the same rate as applicable to the officers of the rank of Secretary to the Govt. of India  It will be subject to the condition that the total emoluments (excluding sumptuary allowance and local allowances) shall not exceed the total emoluments drawn by the Governor of a State.

·         Cabinet approves Headquarters (Host country) Agreement between India and the International Solar Alliance

The Union Cabinet chaired by  Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for entering into Headquarters (Host country) Agreement between India and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and authorizing the Ministry of External Affairs for signing the Headquarter Agreement.  The Agreement was signed on 26th March, 2018. The Headquarters Agreement will institutionalize the functional arrangements between India and ISA.  It will help in smooth transition of ISA as international inter-governmental organization.  Creation of ISA will lead to accelerated solar technology development and deployment in ISA member countries including India.

·         Cabinet approves Delegation of Powers to Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Finance to approve the award of the Blocks/Contract Areas to successful bidders under HELP/OALP after International Competitive Bidding (ICB)

 In line with the Government initiative of ease of doing business, the Union Cabinet chaired by  Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for delegating the powers to Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Finance Minister to award the Blocks/Contract Areas to successful bidders under Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) after International Competitive Bidding (ICB) based on the recommendations of Empowered Committee of Secretaries (ECS). Under HELP, Blocks are to be awarded twice in a year. Therefore, this delegation of powers will expedite the decision making process on awarding blocks and give a boost to the initiative of ease of doing business.

Impact:

Under the NELP Policy, ECS considers the Bid Evaluation Criteria (BEC), conducts negotiations with the bidders wherever necessary and make recommendations to CCEA on award of blocks. The CCEA approves the award of blocks. The entire process, including Inter Ministerial Consultations (IMC) is quite lengthy and time consuming. In consonance with the Government initiative of ‘Ease of Doing Business’, it is desirable to shorten the duration of time taken for award of the Blocks / Contract Areas.      Under     the      New Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy’ the competitive bidding will be continuous and blocks will be awarded twice a year.

·         Cabinet approves Exploration and Exploitation of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) from areas under Coal Mining Lease allotted to Coal India Limited (CIL) and its Subsidiaries

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by  Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi gave its approval for issuing a notification amending clause 3(xiii) of the notification dated 03.11.2015 issued by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural gas under Section 12 of the Oil Fields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (ORD Act, 1948). Due to this amendment relaxation is granted under the Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 1959 (PNG Rules, 1959), to Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries for not applying for grant of license/lease under the PNG Rules, 1959 for extraction of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) under their Coal Bearing Areas.

Impact:

The decision is in line with the Government’s initiatives of ‘Ease of Doing Business’.  It will expedite the exploration and exploitation of CBM, enhance the availability of natural gas and reduce the gap in demand and supply of natural gas. The increased development activities for exploration and exploitation of CBM gas reserves in-and-around the block will generate economic activities which in turn has potential to create employment opportunities in CBM operations and in the industries.

Pak SC: Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif disqualified

ON APRIL 13, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

 Supreme Court of Pakistan in its ruling a setback to former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday ruled that he will never be able to contest elections or hold public office ever in life.

Justice Umar Ata Bandiyal read out the verdict, which seals the political fate of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Jahangir Tareen and other lawmakers disqualified under the said article.

The court has ruled that the disqualification will hold until the court declaration disqualifying the lawmaker stands.

The court said that the disqualification handed down under Article 62 (1)(f) of the Constitution is for life.

Pakistan’s ousted premier was disqualified under Article 62(1)(f) by a five-judge SC bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on July 28, 2017 on charges on allegation in connection with the Panama Papers case.

Supreme Court in a historic verdict ruled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified for life, State Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb said the verdict is the same as Nawaz’s trial court case.

“This decision is similar to Supreme Court rulings which took former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to the gallows and led to the assassination of Benazir Bhutto,” the information minister said while addressing the media in Islamabad on Friday.

Marriyum stated that time and again, democratically elected leaders of Pakistan are unceremoniously removed from their post. “This joke has already been played on previous premiers and all 17 prime ministers of Pakistan have faced a similar fate.”

“Today’s decision is the same as Nawaz’s trial court case,” she added maintaining that a decision has been made on a trial which is still under way.

She said, “Decisions against Nawaz are made first and trials are conducted later.”

“The verdict has started a phase of Nawaz’s politics which our enemies should be afraid of,” the information minister added.

Claiming that not a “single rupee’s corruption has been proven against the former premier”, the information minister said, “The case on which Nawaz has been disqualified for life is still under way as is the case which disqualified him from his premiership.”

“The NAB court trial is incomplete and Wajid Zia has also said there is no documental evidence to show that Nawaz took money from his son’s company,” she said.

“Nawaz was first disqualified as prime minister, then removed as head of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), his party was barred from participating in Senate elections and now they have ruled against him from holding a public office for life,” the minister said.

Reiterating that the PML-N quaid is still facing trials, Marriyum said, “The premier was elected through the votes of the people and the decision regarding his disqualification also lies with the people.”

She lamented, “A prime minister who ended terrorism and load-shedding from the country and initiated development projects has been disqualified for life.”

Responding to a question, she further said, “We all respect Pakistan’s constitutional institutions and respecting the Supreme Court is necessary for us all.”

The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that lawmakers disqualified under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution will be unable to contest elections for the rest of their life.

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Netanyahu for his “full” support for strike on Syria

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his “full” support for US-British-French strikes on Syria, which he says conveyed a “message” of “zero tolerance for the use of non-conventional weapons,” according to Israeli media. During a phone call with his British counterpart Theresa May, he said that the same policy should be applied to “terrorist states and organizations” to prevent them from attaining nuclear capabilities. He then branded Iran as the main destabilizing factor in the Middle East, and warned Syrian President Bashar Assad that he jeopardizes his country’s domestic security and the stability of the entire region by hosting “Iranian bases.

Russia ready to provide transport, military police escort to OPCW in E. Ghouta, Syria

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Russian military said it is prepared to provide special transport and a military police escort for inspectors of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in Eastern Ghouta, Syria. The chief of the center for the reconciliation of conflicting parties in Syria, Yury Yevtushenko, also told reporters that the center was prepared to provide assistance to ensure the security of the OPCW in Eastern Ghouta. The transport and Russian military police units may be provided “to maintain security,” TASS quoted Yevtushenko as saying.

Inauguration of TAITRA New Office

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan’s foremost trade promotion organisation, We request you to kindly join 17th April, 2018 at 330 PM at ITC Maurya, for the Industry 4.0 Forum/ Press Conference & Inauguration of TAITRA New Office  as per details below for 2018 India Taiwan Expo to be held in Delhi during May, 2018 and also please join the High Tea.

 

This press conference is focusing on introducing Taiwan Expo 2018, which is happening for the first time in India. Apart from this, there will be a session on ‘Exploring the Next Highland through Industry 4.0, AI & Co-Creation’ by Mr. Vincent Chang, Sales Head of Asia Pacific & Intercontinental Region, Advantech, where he will be sharing insights of the industry. This expo will mark the beginning of trade relationship between the two Countries.

 

Prior confirmation by email is must.

 

REGARDS

 

 Prof N K Goyal

President CMAI Association of India, Chairman Emeritus TEMA 
Member Governing Council Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council, Govt. of India
Vice Chairman, ITU APT India, Adviser Gujarat Technological University

Chairman India Trade Promotion Services, Dubai UAE,  

Director NFL National Fertilizers Ltd, Govt. of India

+91 98 111 29879, president_cmai@cmai. asia, www.cmai.asia

 

2018 India Taiwan Expo

Press Conference and Industry Forum

Event Agenda

Date: April 17

Time：15:30-17:30

Venue: Sakya (B1), ITC Maurya, NewDelhi

 

Time	Activity	Notes
15:30-16:00	Media & guest registration
16:00-16:05	Emcee welcome remarks
16:05-16:10	Welcoming Remarks by Walter M. S. Yeh President & CEO of TAITRA
16:10-16:15	VIP Speech by Mr.Som Mittal Chairman of FICCI Electronics & White Goods Manufacturing Committee
16:15-16:20	VIP Speech by Mr. Champak Raj Gurjar President, Federation of all India IT Associations (FAIITA)
16:20-16:25	VIP Speech by Prof. NK Goyal President of CMAI Association of India
16:25-16:30	Photo Session
16:30-16:40	Introduction of the 2018 India Taiwan EXPO
16:40-17:05	Speech by Vincent Chang, Sales Head of Asia Pacific + Intercontinental Region, Advantech	Topic: Embracing the Industry 4.0 Opportunity
17:05-17:30	Networking & Coffee break

 

 

Regards,

Michael Lin

Director

Taipei World Trade Center Liaison Office in Mumbai

Center 1, 11 Fl., Unit 8, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005

ON A JAMAICAN VACATION

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

ON A JAMAICAN VACATION

Craving for mind and soul refreshment this Summer?
Let your May revel in Caribbean style, only at “Tmrw Tday Cultural Fest!”

All India, 

Slow down, feel the white sand, taste the adventure, find treasures on the beach, find peace and revitalize your senses in this upcoming “Tmrw Tday Cultural Fest!”. Kick-starting May 1 to 6th May 2018, witness heart pumping DJs playing across while you take a plunge into the waters or as you indulge in the wanderlust in the tropical jungles.  Each day and night of your holiday, will get you grooving a little more, into the musical vibe at Negril, Jamaica!

Your seven-day roller coaster journey, packed with nature, wellness, art, music and dance, is sure to revitalise your mind, body and soul in true Caribbean shades of festivities. With a super indulgent line up including, Rasta river tours, Tribe talks, Farm to table delights, Cliff jumping & Cave swimming and much more, Tmrw Tday Cultural Fest aptly gives you a chance to skip the routine and design a sunnier day, from dawn till dusk.

Adding some more blossoms to this fun-filled programme, is the biggest fashion tour, “Style Week Jamaica” extending the Jamaican fashion hues till May 20th, 2018. This three-day of creative fever here, allow International designers to showcase exclusive accessories, blending in art and music, from all around the globe. The glamorous event is a perfect combination of local and overseas designers, edgy fashion, talented supermodels and excellent decor.

Desire, express, inspire
and soak-in the colourful Jamaican celebrations this holiday!

The team of ‘Daas Dev’ in New Delhi

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Richa Chadda, Saurabh Shukla along with the team of ‘Daas Dev’ witnessed in New Delhi

   Actress Richa Chadda along with another talented actor of Bollywood Industry Saurabh Shukla were witnessed in Nation’s Capital for the promotions of their upcoming romantic political thriller film ‘Daas Dev’. Along with them actor Rahul Bhat and director Sudhir Mishra were also present in the press conference held in Hotel Le Meridien. As their film is scheduled for release on the coming 20th April, therefore the entire team interacted with media and shared their experiences and views about the movie.

   While talking about the challenges Richa faced while portraying her character of Paro in the film, she stated, “Challenges are always there especially for the movie or stories which were adapted few times and everyone knew this character was portrayed by big artists as well, so yes it was challenging, but I must say this movie is different, holding a new motive and a believable adaptation. This Paro is bit tough, I don’t feel like nowadays Paro will cry for her Dev and will run after him in a saree. She has her own style and attitude, she rides her own scooty and bikes, showcasing her dignity and respect. Its an ego thing, we won’t judge her whether she is right or wrong. This movie is a great adaptation and I am sure people will like this film.”

  On the other hand, the director of the film Sudhir Mishra shared his views on the film, he said, “I feel like this movie will target all kind of audience. Every Indian understands politics and its addiction so I think this is the most accessible of my films. And there is no problem of understanding at all. The subtext of the film, that you can fix everything your relations, work but you can’t fix love. It’s a powerful story of political addiction where love is not possible, and how you overcome your addiction and see the positive side of love.” Whereas, Saurabh Shukla and Rahul Bhat also seemed confident about their upcoming flick.

   Well, featured under the banner of Storm Motion Pictures and Saptarishi Cinevision Production, ‘Daas Dev’ also features Aditi Rao Hydari, Vineet Kumar Singh and Dalip Tahil in complex supporting roles along with Anil George, Deepraj Rana, Saurabh Tyagi with Anurag Kashyap in a guest appearance.

Let’s talk about goats: Boosting India’s goat sector could double rural incomes

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

New Delhi, 16 April 2018 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is partnering with the Government of India, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Agri-solutions, to host a two-day conference starting today to discuss how to significantly improve the goat sector in rural areas, specifically in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha states.

Raising goats is an income-generating activity that has enormous potential to increase incomes and improve nutrition for resource poor households, especially in remote, tribal and ecologically vulnerable areas. It is an activity that requires minimal investment and input costs. Goats are also prolific breeders and have a good survival rate in drought prone areas.

India has the second largest global goat population and has the potential to increase its role and profits in the lucrative global goat market.

Building a vibrant goat sector in India is critical to reducing poverty, meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and India’s own rural development goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. In this context, the conference will bring together international technical experts and national policymakers. Krishna Raj, Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, will deliver the keynote address. 

“We can really have an impact on poverty reduction because we can demonstrate that we can double smallholder producers’ incomes by improving their goat production and by connecting them to the increasing market demand for mutton and goat meat,” said Antonio Rota, IFAD’s Lead Technical Specialist on Livestock.

“There are various parties that are ready to invest. We would like to help producers and interested parties come together and create the kinds of lasting partnerships that support goat producers and allow them access to the untapped market as equal partners. IFAD is specialized in brokering public, private, producer partnerships. We can make a change by helping rural communities develop and improve the goat sector,” Rota added. 

The two-day event will be followed by a learning route which will include visits to locations that host the latest developments in the goat sector in the country – innovative health service delivery, commercial farming, modern processing, and links to markets.

For more information on the event

For the complete interview with Antonio Rota

Contact:

Susan Beccio

Communications Division
Tel: +39 06 5459 2479

Mobile: +39 334 953 3030

Email: s.beccio@ifad.org

Press release No.: IFAD/29/2018

UK New Political Part Funding : Election 3 May 2018

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Dear Naresh Sagar We are crowdfunding for the Local Elections on the 3rd May Help Renew, the UK’s new centrist political party, to put up a challenge to the established parties in this year’s local elections.  Send a message to your MP to oppose Brexit by voting for Renew. We are also the only credible party for defending the rights of EU citizens, who can vote in the local elections. Help us build a party for the politically homeless. Please donate to our Crowdfunding campaign so we can print more leaflets, hand out more merchandise, have more street stalls and raise the profile of Renew (whilst staying within the agreed expenses laid out by the Electoral Commission). Here is a copy of our Press Release which explains in more detail our Local Election campaign. Please go to our crowdfunding website to donate: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/renew-local-election-campaign If you want to get involved and help for the local elections please contact: North East – Judi Sutherland judi.sutherland@renewbritain.org  Wandsworth – Tom Austen tom.austen@renewbritain.org London (outside of Wandsworth) James Torrance james.torrance@renewbritain.org Breaking news from Renew Just in:Renew were at the campaign launch of the People’s Vote!We will keep you updated on our efforts for a Vote on the final Brexit deal,and how we need your help to achieve this.See you on the next Renew Rally! Kind regards, David  David Britten Director of Operations 0203 239 1692 david@renewbritain.org   https://renewbritain.org/

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PARAMOUNT GOLFFORESTE Delhi – NCR Open,Press Conference

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Inaugural edition of the tournament to be held from April 17-20.

Seventh event of PGTI 2018 carries a prize purse of rs 30 lakh.

Mr Uttam Singh Munday, CEO,PGTI.said. “we are delighted to announce the addition of the Paramount Gold Foreste delhi-NCR open to the PGTI calender. The launch of this new event is a tribute to the golfing legacy of the Delhi-NCR regions which has produced many golfers of the international repute over the years .We thank paramount Golf Foreste for partnering  with us new initiative”.

Mr Aswani Parkash ED Paramount Group has assured  all assistance and gives best business deal to many corporate.We are proud to be associated with this tournament this tournaments to give lots of opportunities to budding player of golfers.

Honey Baisoya said as he has won last good be back home.

Amardip also said we are happy to be back home where we haves ks of members.

Tournaments will fetaure some of tops professionals of South Asian region such as Indians Shamim Khan, Himmat Singh Rai, Viraj Madappa, Shankar Das,

Sri Lankan, Anura Rohana, N Thangaraja,

Bangladesh, Md Zamal Hossain Mollah.

Australian,  Kunal Bhasin,

South African, Damian Naicker.

PM Modi leaves for Sweden

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Sagar Media Inc Catalona protest to release leaders.Australia bush fire reach Sydney suburban to dwelling . Israel destroy longest tunnel by Palestinian.Macron say Trump not to pull out troops in Syria .Pak army build up on (link: http://borders.PM) borders.PM leave for Sweden today.

US to impose more sanction on Russia and its companies with Russia on side of Syria.

San Francisco bans use of bottle water for its enormous waste and create methane gas.

Assad said attack coupled with campaign of lies

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Syrian President  Bashar al-Assad said after the attack by US, France and UK on suspect of chemical weapons used he is determined to defend and combat more aggressively with radicals for sovereignty rather look for efforts of peace.

April 15 (Xinhua) — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Sunday that the U.S.-led missile strike on Syria was coupled with a campaign of lies in the UN Security Council, according to the state news agency SANA.

The tripartite strike launched by the United States, Britain and France against Syria, the campaign of lies and misdirection at the UN Security Council against Syria and Russia proved that both countries were fighting not only against terrorism but also breach of the international law based on the respect of the countries’ sovereignty, Assad said.

His remarks came during his meeting with a delegation from Russian Federation in Damascus.

Members of the delegation slammed the U.S.-led strike as a clear violation of international accords, adding that the attack came at a time when the Syrians were working to restore stability and rebuild what was destroyed by the terrorist groups.

They also affirmed that Russia would remain firm in its support for Syria

Putin warns against further action

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Putin warns against further actions violating U.N. charter

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a joint press conference with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts after their meeting on Syria issues at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, on April 4, 2018. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya)

MOSCOW, April 15 (Xinhua) — Further actions violating the U.N. charter such as the recent U.S.-led strikes on Syria will result in chaos in international relations, Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Hassan Ruhani over phone on Sunday.

The two leaders condemned Saturday’s airstrikes by the United States and its allies on Syria and agreed that it would hinder the process of a political settlement in the war-torn country, according to a Kremlin statement.

“It was stated that this illegal action seriously damages the prospects for a political settlement in Syria. Putin in particular stressed that if such actions, carried out in violation of the U.N. Charter, continue, it will inevitably lead to chaos in international relations,” the statement read.

The United States, together with Britain and France, launched missile strikes on Syria on Saturday, saying that it was in response to an alleged chemical weapon attack by the Syrian military. The Syrian government has categorically denied the accusation.

The United Nations Security Council on the same day held an emergency meeting over the missile attack at Russia’s request but failed to approve a resolution condemning the bombardment.

Film ‘Nanu ki Jaanu ‘

ON APRIL 15, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

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To be addressed by:

·    Abhay Deol (Lead Actor)

·    Patralekha Paul (Lead Actress, Citylights film fame)

·    Manu Rishi (Actor, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye film fame)

·    Faraz Haider (Director)

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Date: 16th April 2018 (Monday)

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PARAMOUNT GOLFFORESTE Delhi – NCR Open,Press Conference

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Inaugural edition of the tournament to be held from April 17-20.

Seventh event of PGTI 2018 carries a prize purse of rs 30 lakh.

Mr Uttam Singh Munday, CEO,PGTI.said. “we are delighted to announce the addition of the Paramount Gold Foreste delhi-NCR open to the PGTI calender. The launch of this new event is a tribute to the golfing legacy of the Delhi-NCR regions which has produced many golfers of the international repute over the years .We thank paramount Golf Foreste for partnering  with us new initiative”.

Mr Aswani Parkash ED Paramount Group has assured  all assistance and gives best business deal to many corporate.We are proud to be associated with this tournament this tournaments to give lots of opportunities to budding player of golfers.

Honey Baisoya said as he has won last good be back home.

Amardip also said we are happy to be back home where we haves ks of members.

Tournaments will fetaure some of tops professionals of South Asian region such as Indians Shamim Khan, Himmat Singh Rai, Viraj Madappa, Shankar Das,

Sri Lankan, Anura Rohana, N Thangaraja,

Bangladesh, Md Zamal Hossain Mollah.

Australian,  Kunal Bhasin,

South African, Damian Naicker.

PM Modi leaves for Sweden

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Sagar Media Inc Catalona protest to release leaders.Australia bush fire reach Sydney suburban to dwelling . Israel destroy longest tunnel by Palestinian.Macron say Trump not to pull out troops in Syria .Pak army build up on (link: http://borders.PM) borders.PM leave for Sweden today.

US to impose more sanction on Russia and its companies with Russia on side of Syria.

San Francisco bans use of bottle water for its enormous waste and create methane gas.

Assad said attack coupled with campaign of lies

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Syrian President  Bashar al-Assad said after the attack by US, France and UK on suspect of chemical weapons used he is determined to defend and combat more aggressively with radicals for sovereignty rather look for efforts of peace.

April 15 (Xinhua) — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Sunday that the U.S.-led missile strike on Syria was coupled with a campaign of lies in the UN Security Council, according to the state news agency SANA.

The tripartite strike launched by the United States, Britain and France against Syria, the campaign of lies and misdirection at the UN Security Council against Syria and Russia proved that both countries were fighting not only against terrorism but also breach of the international law based on the respect of the countries’ sovereignty, Assad said.

His remarks came during his meeting with a delegation from Russian Federation in Damascus.

Members of the delegation slammed the U.S.-led strike as a clear violation of international accords, adding that the attack came at a time when the Syrians were working to restore stability and rebuild what was destroyed by the terrorist groups.

They also affirmed that Russia would remain firm in its support for Syria

Putin warns against further action

ON APRIL 16, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Putin warns against further actions violating U.N. charter

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a joint press conference with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts after their meeting on Syria issues at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, on April 4, 2018. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya)

MOSCOW, April 15 (Xinhua) — Further actions violating the U.N. charter such as the recent U.S.-led strikes on Syria will result in chaos in international relations, Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Hassan Ruhani over phone on Sunday.

The two leaders condemned Saturday’s airstrikes by the United States and its allies on Syria and agreed that it would hinder the process of a political settlement in the war-torn country, according to a Kremlin statement.

“It was stated that this illegal action seriously damages the prospects for a political settlement in Syria. Putin in particular stressed that if such actions, carried out in violation of the U.N. Charter, continue, it will inevitably lead to chaos in international relations,” the statement read.

The United States, together with Britain and France, launched missile strikes on Syria on Saturday, saying that it was in response to an alleged chemical weapon attack by the Syrian military. The Syrian government has categorically denied the accusation.

The United Nations Security Council on the same day held an emergency meeting over the missile attack at Russia’s request but failed to approve a resolution condemning the bombardment.

Film ‘Nanu ki Jaanu ‘

ON APRIL 15, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

PRESS INVITATION

PVR Pictures &  

Inbox Pictures Pvt. Ltd. cordially invites you to attend the Press Conference & to share with you the uniqueness of their latest film

‘NANU KI JAANU’

(An upcoming Indian Hindi-language horror comedy film directed by Faraz Haider, starring Abhay Deol and Patralekha. Nanu Ki Jaanu is scheduled to release on 20 April, 2018. The movie is a remake of 2014 Tamil movie Pisaasu.)

To be addressed by:

·    Abhay Deol (Lead Actor)

·    Patralekha Paul (Lead Actress, Citylights film fame)

·    Manu Rishi (Actor, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye film fame)

·    Faraz Haider (Director)

Time: 3:00 pm

Date: 16th April 2018 (Monday)

Venue: PVR Plaza, H Block, CP, Delhi

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Renew Political Party to challenge local elections across London and North East, seizing ground as the new centrist party

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Renew, the most credible new party in UK politics, is challenging discredited established parties in key local elections on May 3rd. Campaigning is well underway in Renew’s first test at the ballot box. While others toy with the idea of a new party, Renew candidates are already on the ground offering voters a genuine opportunity for real change. “We’re doing the hard graft of building a party now, as there’s a clear need. Standing in local elections shows we’re not just a talking shop. We’re building support from the grassroots up and working on a new agenda for the UK,” said Renew Principal James Clarke.

16 Renew candidates are vying for seats on local councils in North Tyneside in the North East, and Wandsworth, Tower Hamlets, South Ealing, Chiswick and Greenwich in London. Renew candidates are standing on a platform to stop Brexit which is harming local and national interests, so councils can better address underlying grievances and improve local communities after years of neglect.

Some are entering politics for the first time, spurred by a sense of duty and despair over Brexit and the dismal performance of government and opposition. Tom Bailey, a chartered surveyor and director of a technology company is the Renew candidate for Tynemouth. “It’s time we pushed back against the politics of fear and mistrust and handed back to residents some real control over their community, with more decisions taken at neighbourhood level on issues like traffic, development and regeneration. We need to stop throwing money at Brexit and concentrate on what matters to local people.”

Renew is also standing nine candidates in local elections in Wandsworth, a key battleground in London, where former Conservative councillor James Cousins has already defected to the party: “I left the Conservatives because they represented backward-looking factions and interests rather than the ambitions of local residents. I’m proud to lead Renew locally and offer
a genuine alternative for people no longer represented by the hijacked traditional parties.”

The party hopes to draw support from among the three million EU citizens living in Britain, who were barred from voting in the referendum but who can participate in local elections.

Renew founder Chris Coghlan is standing in Balham. “Our message to voters is not to let party politics get in the way of real change. We also encourage our valued EU nationals to vote for us in Wandsworth, so we can advocate for their interests in the face of the Conservative government’s cynical and divisive approach to Brexit.”

Daria Hass is standing in Queenstown. “After over 20 years as head teacher, and seeing the degradation of resources for housing and education, it’s time to make a difference. The wishes of local people must be heard and opportunities recreated.” The party is campaigning for more central government funding for local councils after eight years of Conservative austerity.
Council budgets have been cut by as much 40%, leaving the social and infrastructural fabric of communities in tatters. Neighbourhoods are crumbling, social care is suffering, pollution is increasing and some sports centres and libraries have been forced to close. This is happening while the Conservative government dishes more false promises and limp rhetoric about better times ahead after Brexit.

Party principals stressed those thinking of forming parties were taking too long to act. “It’s encouraging that so many people recognise the need for a new party”, explained Principal James Torrance. “At Renew, we believe the best way to break through is by bringing new voices into politics from all walks of life, people with integrity and the courage to fight for their communities. That’s what breaking the political mould means for us.”

Principal Sandra Khadhouri urged immediate action. “We’re proud to stand in elections, responding to public demand for something new. By the time other parties set up, it will be too late to offer a genuine alternative. With major parties pushing us in the wrong direction, we urge activists and donors to join us now. People deserve to know another future is possible.”

Full list of Renew local council candidates
North East
Tom Bailey –Tynemouth
Alex Jacobs – South Monkseaton

London
Wandsworth
Chris Coghlan – Balham
James Cousins – Shaftesbury
Daria Hass – Queenstown
David Britten – St Marys Park
Jane Hilton – Northcote
George Hilton – Fairfield
Carolyn Poschl – Latchmere
James Blair – Nightingale
Nicky Blair – Southfields

Rest of London
Peter Ward – Elthorne, Ealing
Ese Adjekughele – Plumstead, Greenwich
Ziaur Rahman – Woolwich Common, Greenwich
Iain Howell – Chiswick Homefields, Chiswick
Spencer Wood – Weavers, Tower Hamlets

Background:
Renew is a registered political party set up by a group of independent candidates who stood in the June election 2017 on a campaign to Rethink Brexit, Renew Britain. Building on mass disaffection with existing political parties, Renew has enjoyed overwhelming support for its centrist agenda to address inequality and create a new vision for modern Britain – from a
position of strength as a full EU member. So far, the party has welcomed 3,500 volunteers and supporters and received 1000 applications to be parliamentary candidates from all over the UK – including health workers, teachers, economists, public sector workers, media. Renew is recruiting 650 credible candidates for any future election and will campaign to Remain in the
EU in a public vote on Brexit terms and conditions.

For more information, please contact Sandra Khadhouri, Principal & Director of Communications, at Renew party press office press@renewbritain.org 0203 239 1692/ 07968 862195

For media interviews in North East, please contact Renew regional coordinator, judi.sutherland@renewbritain.org tel: 07960 314537

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EU fails to agree new Iran sanctions

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Tehran said Monday that EU sanctions over its human rights record were due to “differing values.” Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said that “we have certain differences of opinion with European countries and the European Union.” He emphasized differences “notably as concerns human rights.” On Thursday, the EU extended by a year sanctions against 82 individuals and an entity accused of “serious human rights violations in Iran.” According to Ghasemi, long-running dialogue with the EU should continue, focusing on areas of agreement and in “a constructive atmosphere of good will.”

European Union failed to agree new sanctions against Iran on Monday amid fears that punishing Tehran for its missile program and regional role would not stop US President Donald Trump from abandoning a separate nuclear deal. The ministers hoped holding Iran accountable for this could help convince Trump not to walk away from the nuclear agreement. However, they ran into opposition from Italy, backed by Austria. After EU foreign ministers’ discussions in Luxembourg, some diplomats said the outcome meant the EU might not make Trump’s May 12 deadline to “fix” the 2015 nuclear accord, Reuters reported. The EU is eager to safeguard the pact.

Trump still wants to meet Putin

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

There is great amount of mistrust between two great powers  but silver lining between the two giants is the intention of Mr Trump to meet Mr Putin on cards which can bring global peace to an extent that  global economy can be tendered to better results.

US President Donald Trump is still willing to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters. She indicated, however, that no imminent meeting is planned so far. The US president believes that it would be better for the world if Moscow and Washington had good relations, the spokeswoman said, adding that Trump also believes the state of relations between the two countries will depend on Russia’s actions.

Russia : Alleged chemical incident in Syria’s Douma was a “false-flag attack,”

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

World Health Organization (WHO) still doesn’t have access to the town of Douma in Syria, the agency said on Tuesday. However, the WHO is working with the country’s authorities to arrange a visit for a health assessment mission to the site of the alleged chemical attack as soon as possible, spokesman Tarik Jasarevic told RIA Novosti. The WHO mission would work in Douma separately from the mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the spokesman said. Also on Tuesday, Russian permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, said that the Syrian authorities had created conditions for the normal work of the OPCW in Douma. The previous day, the UK delegation to the OPCW said that Russia and Syria had not yet provided access for the OPCW’s mission to Douma, an allegation rejected by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov.

US must have been well aware that there were no chemical stockpiles at Syrian facilities the coalition destroyed in their ‘retaliatory’ strike, Russian chemical weapons experts told RT, noting the absence of toxic emissions.

Announcing the early Saturday morning missile strikes, the American-British-French coalition asserted that their forces were targeting compounds associated with Syria’s alleged chemical weapons stockpiles. Now, after the dust settled, serious questions arise about the actual presence of any hazardous substances at these sites, including the bombed-out scientific facility in the Barzeh district in northern Damascus.

“This scientific research center has been inspected for several times by experts from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons [OPCW], moreover, a decision was taken to carry out such inspections twice a year,” Anton Utkin, a Russian chemical weapons expert and former UN inspector in Iraq, told RT.

Moscow has “irrefutable proof” that the alleged chemical incident in Syria’s Douma was a “false-flag attack,” orchestrated by UK security services with support from the United States, the Russian envoy to the OPCW said.

“We have not just a ‘high level of confidence,’ as our Western partners uniformly put it; we have irrefutable proof that there was no chemical attack in Douma on April 7,” Russia’s Ambassador to the Organization for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons Aleksandr Shulgin said at a special meeting of the UN chemical watchdog’s executive council. The diplomat added that the incident had been a “pre-planned false-flag attack by the British security services, which could have also been aided by their allies in Washington.”

“Things unfolded according to the pre-written scenario prepared by Washington. There’s no doubt, the Americans play ‘first fiddle’ in all of this,” Shulgin said, adding that “attack” was staged by “pseudo-humanitarian NGOs,” which are under the patronage of the Syrian government’s foreign adversaries.

Russian radiological, chemical and biological-warfare units carefully examined the scene of the alleged attack mentioned in the NGOs’ reports immediately after the liberation of Douma from the militant groups, Shulgin said. He then drew attention to the fact that the Russian military specialists found “not a single piece of evidence” substantiating the claims about the alleged chemical attack. Instead, they found local witnesses who said that the video allegedly showing the aftermath of the perceived attack was in fact staged.

The timing of the attack was also bewildering, the Russian diplomat said, adding that the Syrian government had absolutely no reason to gas its own citizens when the city was already almost liberated from the militants. Under such circumstances, the accusations against Damascus look “absurd,” he said. “The senselessness of these claims is striking,” Shulgin added, referring to the statements of Western leaders.

The US and its allies are not interested in a real investigation into the alleged Douma attack, the Russian envoy to the OPCW said. Washington, London and Paris immediately pinned the blame for the incident on Damascus, and launched strikes against Syrian military and civilian facilities without waiting for the OPCW team even to start its investigation on the ground.

Shulgin extended his gratitude to the OPCW investigators for their work in Douma and called on the organization’s executive council to adopt a document supporting their efforts. He also denounced the actions of the US, the UK and France as “military aggression,” adding that “this crime can be by no means justified.” Washington, London and Paris “are playing the hypocrite as they pretend to be the defenders of the international law. In fact, however, no one except for their allies… has any doubts that the major threat to the world comes from these ‘leaders’ of the Western [political] camp,”Shulgin said.

Washington and its allies launched a missile strike targeting Syrian military and civilian facilities on Saturday, in retaliation for the alleged “chemical attack” in Douma. Russia denounced the strikes, calling them “hooliganism” in international relations and “an aggression against a sovereign state.”

Meanwhile, the OPCW investigators are expected to start their work in Douma on Monday. They met with Syrian officials on Sunday to discuss the details of their work. Damascus says it hopes that the experts will “stay neutral and not yield to pressure.” The OPCW team plans to finish its work on Wednesday and present its preliminary report to the UN before its departure from Damascus, local media report.

RT news

Yashwant Sinha attacks BJP

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Arun Jaitley‏Verified account @arunjaitley 5m5 minutes ago

Have reviewed the currency situation in the country. Over all there is more than adequate currency in circulation and also available with the Banks. The temporary shortage caused by ‘sudden and unusual increase’ in some areas is being tackled quickly.

BJP leader and Visakhapatnam MP K Hari Babu resigns from the position of state unit president on Tuesday

Written by Yashwant Sinha :The economic situation is grim, despite tall claims to the contrary by the government that we are the world’s fastest growing economy. A fast growing economy does not accumulate the kind of non-performing assets in its banks, as we have done over the last four years. In a fast growing economy the farmers are not in distress, the youth are not without jobs, small businesses do not stand destroyed and savings and investment do not fall as drastically as they have done over the last four years. What is worse, corruption has raised its ugly head again and banking scams are tumbling out of the closet one after another. The scamsters also manage to run away from the country somehow, as the government watches helplessly.

Women are more unsafe today than ever before. Rapes have become the order of the day and instead of acting strictly against the rapists we have become their apologists. In many cases, our own people are involved in these heinous crimes. The minorities are alienated. The worst is that the Scheduled Castes and Tribes, the weaker sections of our society, have been exposed to atrocities and inequities as never before and the guarantees given to them in the Constitution stand threatened.

The sum total of our foreign policy seems to consist of frequent foreign visits by the prime minister and his hugging foreign dignitaries, whether they like it or not. It is completely devoid of substance and has failed miserably even in our immediate neighbourhood, where China is trampling all over our interests. The smartly executed surgical strike by our brave jawans against Pakistan has been wasted and Pakistan continues to export terror to India unabated as we watch helplessly. Jammu and Kashmir continues to burn, Left wing extremism refuses to be tamed, and the common man is suffering as never before.

Internal democracy in the party stands completely destroyed. Friends tell me that even in parliamentary party meetings, MPs do not get an opportunity, as in the past, to air their views. In the other party meetings, also, the communication is always one-way. They speak and you listen. The prime minister has no time for you. The party headquarter has become a corporate office where it is impossible to meet the CEO.

The press conference by four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court was unprecedented in the annals of our democratic history. It brought out clearly the rot that has been allowed to afflict the highest judicial institution of our country. The judges have repeatedly pointed out that democracy in our country is under threat.

Today, it appears as if winning elections by controlling the means of communication, specially the media and social media, is the sole purpose of our party and even that is threatened seriously now. I do not know how many of you will get the ticket for the next Lok Sabha elections but if previous experience is any guide, half of you at least will not. The chances of your winning the election, even if you get the ticket are fairly remote. In the last Lok Sabha election the BJP had secured only 31 per cent votes; 69 per cent was polled against it. So, if the opposition unites, you will be nowhere.

The situation demands that you speak up in the national interest. I am glad to note that at least five Scheduled Caste MPs of the party have expressed their disenchantment with the government for not delivering on the promises made to the community. I am urging you to also express your opinion frankly before the bosses on all issues confronting us. If you remain silent now you will do a great disservice to the country. Future generations are unlikely to forgive you. It is your right to demand accountability from those who are in government today and are letting down the country. The interest of the country supersedes that of the party, just as the interest of the party supersedes the interest of an individual. I am appealing specially to Advaniji and Joshiji to take a stand in the national interest and ensure that the values they have made such unparalleled sacrifices to uphold are protected and preserved for future generations and corrective steps are taken in time.

There have been some minor successes no doubt, but the big failures overshadow them completely. I hope you will give serious consideration to the issues I have raised in this letter. Please pick up courage, and speak up and save democracy and the country. Inputs from Indian Express

Space of Memory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Dear colleagues,

The Centre de Sciences Humaines (CSH) and the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) are delighted to invite you to their 99th joint urban workshop on:

Local Conflicts and Illegalisms in the Production of a Space of Memory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

by Nicolas Bautès

On Tuesday, 24 April 2018 at 3:45 p.m. 

At Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research

P.C. Nicolas Bautès

This talk is about the various social and legal strategies adopted by different actors in thecontext of urban restructuring in the Port zone of Rio de Janeiro, with focus on the particular case of landmarking Pedra do Sal, an Afro Brazilian historical and religious monument located in this zone. By narrating the different strategies used in this complex set of conflicts around social recognition, demarcation of a place of memory and heritage making, I will try to situate these in the socio-political processes accompanying the ongoing urban reforms, Porto Maravilha (Operação Urbana em Consórcio, municipal law 102/2009), launched in 2009 with the aim to promote local restructuring, by extending, forming and re-qualifying the region (Concessionaria Porto Novo).
I will discern such strategies through the claims of inhabitants who have faced the consequences of historical injustice as well as the current urban reforms. Through their voices, and based on a series of interviews conducted with several stakeholders, from local shopkeepers and activists to members of drug dealers’ movements, I will show in which ways informal power games, social pressure and intimidations permeate the harbor district as it undergoes profound structural changes, and operate decision making processes, influence speculation and promote economic benefits through producing and marketing heritage.

Learn more

For further information, please contact: Olivier Telle (CSH) at telle.olivier@gmail.com, Marie-Hélène Zerah (CPR) at marie-helene.zerah@ird.fr

Free entry, no registration required.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Regards,

Prof. Nicolas Gravel

Director of CSH

Russia Ambassador to India address Think Tank Anantha,

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Russian Ambassador. Mr Nikolay Rishatovich KUDASHEV when started his address in India international centre organised by Anantha Think Tank was packed hall with battery of journalist, Ambassadors from other embassies, intellectuals, diplomats all eager to listen to  Mr Nikolay who was given tumultuous reception by the crowd as he rose to speak.

His address gave vivid view of recent attack on Syria axing all international norms and flouting international conventions. He further stated that visit of inspectors and their report is still awaited for their allege chemical weapons use. On Question of bio polar world, he stated, Today world is multi power and regional grouping has become more important. However he talked of multi billion India Russia trade co-operation which is at its best and is likely yo grow further close to 30 trillions $ by 2030.

On Regional he added India need to cooperate with Pakistan to ensure regional stability and to end the Afghan war, said the Ambassador of Russia, The problems of Afghanistan are impossible to resolve without taking on board every neighbouring countries, to the new forms of cooperation offered by SCO,Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. India and Pakistan should be resolved politically and diplomatically according to the provisions of the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the 1999 Lahore Declaration,” Mr. Kudashev said.

He said that Russia is open to a relationship with all sides for the sake of regional stability and the crisis in Afghanistan requires the “Afghan-led” solution.

Further he laid emphasis on the Russia India mutual cooperation on the defense weapons joint venture cooperation at its state of art technology of the first test of its air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. He added the mutual cooperation between India and Russia is old aged relation which shall grow from strenth to strength to better its economy and many Indian firms have invested enormously in Russian companies and vice versa.

On November 22, 2017, India’s press office announced that a BrahMos Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) was test fired for the first time from a Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. BrahMos Missiles, S-400 air defence systems developed by Russia.

His address concluded  greeting him with thunderous applaude and therby Ambassadors  Lamba deliberated.

Foreign Ministers of the European Union have accepted the explanation concerning the recent joint US, British and French airstrikes in Syria. The ministers discussed the Syrian situation at a meeting in Luxembourg yesterday.

They said they understand the joint airstrikes were conducted to prevent the Syrian government from using more chemical weapons and killing its own people. They noted the Syrian government, supported by Russia and Iran, has stepped up its military operations without regard for civilian casualties.

The ministers said the EU condemns “all attacks, both deliberate and indiscriminate, against civilian populations and civilian infrastructure”, such as hospitals and schools. They also expressed concern over a Turkish military campaign against Kurdish forces in Syria, saying it made the situation more complicated.

They called on all parties involved in the conflict in Syria to ensure humanitarian access throughout the country.

France will contribute 61(point)9 million dollars toward urgent humanitarian aid for Syria. French President Emmanuel Macron said at a meeting with a group of non-governmental organisations (NGO) in Paris.

The funds will be allocated to NGOs and U.N. agencies working on the ground in Syria, including the U.N. office for humanitarian affairs. According to United Nations estimates, some 13 million people including six million children are in need of humanitarian aid in Syria, ravaged by a seven-year war that has displaced millions.

UK,US warn of Russian malicious cyber activity

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Britain and the United States today released a rare joint statement warning of “malicious cyber activity” carried out by the Russian state.

The technical alert was issued by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security. It warned everyone from internet service providers to home office customers to heed the warning, after the government agencies found cyber attacks targeting devices such as internet routers.

They cited cybersecurity research organisations and other governments as providing evidence of such attacks, without providing details of their timing or scale. The joint statement comes amid worsening relations between the two countries and Moscow after Washington and London launched coordinated strikes against Russia’s ally Syria.

World Bank projects India’s growth rate at 7.3 % year 2018.

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

World Bank has projected a growth rate of 7(point)3 per cent for India this year and 7(point)5 per cent for 2019 and 2020. The bank also noted that Indian economy has recovered from the effects of demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax.

The World Bank in its twice-a-year South Asia Economic Focus report in Washington yesterday said that growth is expected to accelerate from 6.7 in 2017 to 7.3 per cent in 2018 and to subsequently stabilise supported by a sustained recovery in private investment and private consumption.

In the India section of the report, it said India should strive to accelerate investments and exports to take advantage of the recovery in global growth. World Bank acknowledged that disruptions from demonetisation and events surrounding the implementation of the GST led to a setback in economic activity and a potentially larger negative effect on the poor and vulnerable

PM Modi to hold talks PM Stefan Lofven in Stockholm today

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have bilateral talks with his Swedish counterpart Stefan Lofven in capital Stockholm today.

PM Modi has reached Stockholm last evening on the first leg of his three-nation visit. India and Sweden will be announcing a Joint Action Plan and sign a Joint Innovation Partnership during the visit.

PM Modi to bilateral talks with his counterparts of other Nordic Countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. In a significant development, India and Sweden are co-hosting the first-ever India-Nordic summit this evening. In a hectic schedule, the Prime Minister will also address CEOs of Swedish business majors and address the Indian community in Sweden.

With an aim to further enhancing the bilateral cooperation that India and Sweden enjoying since long, an Indian Prime Minister visited Sweden after about three decades.

Mr Modi was extended warm welcome by Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven at the Arlanda Airport of Stockholm last evening. The two leaders travelled together till the hotel where the Prime Minister will have bilateral talks with his counterparts of other Nordic Countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and also to attend the first ever India-Nordic summit, being co-hosted by India and Sweden.

Besides furthering the bilateral cooperation with Sweden, India is intended to showcase opportunities available to the Nordic region in the form of huge market and pool of talent.

At the same time, in a win-win manner, India wants to utilise the innovative technologies that the Nordic Countries have. Before leaving this evening, the Prime Minister will also address the Indian community in Stockholm.

Press Conference & Inauguration of TAITRA New Office

ON APRIL 17, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Dear Sir,

On behalf of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan’s foremost trade promotion organisation, We request you to kindly join 17th April, 2018 at 330 PM  for the Industry 4.0 Forum/ Press Conference & Inauguration of TAITRA New Office  as per details below for 2018 India Taiwan Expo to be held in Delhi during May, 2018 and also please join the High Tea.

 

This press conference is focusing on introducing Taiwan Expo 2018, which is happening for the first time in India. Apart from this, there will be a session on ‘Exploring the Next Highland through Industry 4.0, AI & Co-Creation’ by Mr. Vincent Chang, Sales Head of Asia Pacific & Intercontinental Region, Advantech, where he will be sharing insights of the industry. This expo will mark the beginning of trade relationship between the two Countries.

 

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Taipei World Trade Centre opens at New Delhi

ON APRIL 18, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Taipei World Trade Centre opens at New Delhi and signs MoU to boost

Indo-Taiwan trade relations!

New Delhi/18/04/2018: Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC), launched its office at New Delhi with the objective of promoting trade between India and Taiwan. The occasion saw Mr. James C.F. Huang, Chairman, TWTC; Mr. Chung-Kwang Tien, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India; Mr. Harish Meena, Member of Parliament; Mr. Deepak Kumar, IAS, Executive Director, ITPO; and Ms Ambika Sharma, Director General, FICCI in presence of other dignitaries and corporates, coming together to notify the MOUs signing for promoting bilateral trade between India and Taiwan.

Started in 1970 by Taiwan‘s foremost trade promotion organization, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), also known as Taipei World Trade Centre provides a single, modern venue that combines consulting service on trade-related issues, trading partners, suppliers, and markets for international business.

The launch marks the start of a new chapter in India-Taiwanese business relation with leading Indian organizations such as Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Society of Manufactures of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) and World Trade Center, Mumbai among the corporates, signing MOUs for greater trade collaboration to enhance India –Taiwanese partnership in the field of exhibitions, electric vehicles, smart city and petrochemicals. 

Highlights of the MoU

·         With World Trade Center Mumbai TWTC plans to launch Mandarin project in India, the project defined by Taiwan Government to propel Taiwanese language across various countries. The objective is to strengthen trade relations with India by promoting smooth cooperation & long term partnerships to excel trade. 

·         Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicle (SMEV), represents Indian EV manufacturers, the organization that works closely with the central and state governments and assists them in formulating policies and processes to support the EV ecosystem in India. Under the MoU, TAITRA joins hands with SMEV to enhance cooperation between Taiwan and India’s Electric Vehicle industries with various initiatives to come this year such as Taiwan Expo 2018

·         With FICCI, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, andCommunication Multimedia and Infrastructure (CMAI) association of India, TAITRA aims at propelling the overall trade with a series of collaborative initiatives via exhibitions and the cooperation between India & Taiwan’s small and medium-sized enterprises.

Here, we are incredible honored to have New Delhi as the home of our fourth Indian office. India, alongside the U.S. and China, are the only 3 countries in the world where we have 4 or more offices. For Taiwan, India is a very important economic partner and friend, and the opening of our New Delhi office is a key part of our commitment to building a strong and powerful economic future with all of our Indian partners and friends.

The newly opened TWTC New Delhi office key plan includes: providing trade related information to both Indian and Taiwanese companies, consulting service for trade/investment, holding trade promotion activities and Taiwan industry enhancement projects, inviting Indian businessmen to Taiwan for Indianindustrial development needs, assisting Taiwanese businesses to invest in India and working closely with local governments and trade promotion organizations.

Presently the gross volume of the bilateral trade in goods between India and Taiwan stands at 6.3 billion US dollars with 27% increase over the previous year and India ranks as the 14th export country for Taiwan. The target sectors for Taiwan to penetrate Indian markets would be electric vehicles, petrochemical, automobile parts & components, screw & nuts, green energy, water treatment, textile and etc. 

Chairman, Honorable Mr. James C.F. Huang stated, “We are glad to announce that TWTC will hold a series of expositions this year. The upcoming event is “Taiwan Expo in India” to be held on May 17th -19th with the participation of around 130 Taiwanese companies from ICT, EV, auto parts & components, machine tool etc.”

Currently there are 106 Taiwanese entrepreneurs managing 106 companies in India operating in ICT, shipping, footwear, auto ancillary and the investments major in the areas of, EV, petrochemical and automobile ancillary services are expected. In the past 30 years, Taiwan has helped build the world’s largest manufacturing centers in mainland China and Southeast Asia. This included more than 100,000 companies in China and over 25,000 companies in Southeast Asia. We know there is immense potential for Taiwan-India cooperation, and by working together, we can help create the world’s largest manufacturing center right here in India.

About TAITRA

Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan’s foremost nonprofit trade promoting organization. Sponsored by the government and industry organizations, TAITRA assists enterprises to expand their global reach. Headquartered in Taipei, TAITRA has a team of 1,300 specialists and operates 5 local offices in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung as well as 60 branches worldwide. Together with Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), TAITRA has formed a global network dedicated to promoting trade.

Candidates, BJP, INC and JD(S) for Karnataka 2018 Assembly Elections

ON APRIL 18, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Preliminary Analysis of Candidates Announced by BJP, INC and JD(S) for Karnataka 2018 Assembly Elections

The National Parties, BJP, INC and Karnataka’s Regional Party, JD(S) announced the list of candidates for Karnataka Assembly Elections, 2018 recently. A total of 154 candidates have been announced by BJP in their two lists released so far. First list for Karnataka was released on 8th April and second list on 16th April, 2018. Out of these, 111 candidates had contested (including the 44 re-contesting MLAs) assembly elections in 2013. A first list of 218 candidates was announced by INC for Karnataka. Out of these, 148 candidates had contested (including the 112 re-contesting MLAs) assembly elections in 2013. A first list of 126 candidates was announced by JD(S) for Karnataka. Out of these, 58 candidates had contested (including the 27 re-contesting MLAs) assembly elections in 2013. Association for Democratic Reforms and Karnataka Election Watch analyzed the affidavits of these candidates submitted by them during elections to Karnataka State Assembly and any subsequent bye-elections later. The latest information regarding assets as well as criminal charges if any, would be available once the candidates file their affidavits for 2018 Karnataka Assembly Elections.

Please visit https://adrindia.org/content/preliminary-analysis-candidates-announced-bjp-inc-and-jds-karnataka-2018-assembly-elections for full report.

For complete information related to upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, 2018, please visit:  https://adrindia.org/content/assembly-election-karnataka-2018

Candidates Announced by INC, BJP and JD(S)

Party	No. of Candidates Announced in the First List	No. of Candidates Announced in the Second List	Total Candidates Announced
BJP	72	82	154
INC	218	–	218
JD(S)	126	–	126

Analysis of candidates announced by BJP, INC and JD(S) as on 18th April 2018

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Party	No. of Candidates Announced (Total)	No. of re-contesting candidates	No of re-contesting Candidates with Criminal Cases	No. of re-contesting Candidates with Serious Criminal Cases	% of re-contesting Candidates with Criminal Cases	% of re-contesting Candidates with Serious Criminal Cases	No of re-contesting Crorepati Candidates	% of re-contesting Crorepati Candidates	Average Assets of re-contesting candidates (in Rs.)
BJP	154	111	30	19	27%	17%	97	87%	8,92,67,255 8 Crore+
INC	218	148	48	23	32%	16%	134	91%	28,23,51,893 28 Crore+
JD(S)	126	58	17	9	29%	16%	46	79%	14,91,14,815 14 Crore+

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Recommendations

The current analysis of the candidates fielded by the major party shows that political parties continue to give tickets to candidates with serious criminal cases. The Association for Democratic Reforms recommends that political parties should refrain from giving tickets to candidates with a serious criminal background. The political parties should take a stand against misuse of money power, bribing of voters and distribution of freebies. Further, the political parties should move towards transparency and disclose the criteria for selection of candidates during elections.

Contact Details

Karnataka Election Watch

Prof Trilochan Sastry IIM Bangalore Founder Member, National Election Watch, Association for Democratic Reforms +91 94483 53285 trilochan@iimb.ac.in

Mr. Harish Narasappa State Coordinatorharish@dakshindia.org

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam State Coordinator +91-94480-79611drrbalu@gmail.com

National Election Watch/Association for Democratic Reforms

Media and Journalist Helpline +91 80103 94248 Email: adr@adrindia.org

Maj.Gen. Anil Verma (Retd) Head National Election Watch, Association for Democratic Reforms 011 4165 4200, +91 88264 79910 adr@adrIndia.org, anilverma@adrindia.org

Prof JagdeepChhokar IIM Ahmedabad (Retd.) Founder Member, National Election Watch, Association for Democratic Reforms +91 99996 20944 jchhokar@gmail.com

Prof TrilochanSastry IIM Bangalore Founder Member, National Election Watch, Association for Democratic Reforms +91 94483 53285 trilochans@iimb.ernet.in

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Association for Democratic Reforms

T-95, C.L. House, 2nd Floor,
(Near Gulmohar Commercial Complex)
Gautam Nagar
New Delhi-110 049

M: +91 8010394248 

T: +91 11 41654200

F: 011 4609 4248

Eubiq India, No short Circuit, No fire, No wire, No Eddy current

ON APRIL 18, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Designed in Singapore, Eubiq is the only electrical system in the world that have won multiple design & innovation awards. The list includes Singapore President Design Award, International Design Excellence Award(IDEA) & many more.

Eubiq India Pvt. Ltd in service of health care

We thank you for the support and the opportunities that you have provided us during the last several years and we do hope our paths cross again and again in future. Yong Choon from Eubiq is out to literally “empower” the employees – by redesigning the way the whole office obtains its electricity.Design for Work

We spend so much of our adult waking hours in the office. Yet, a well-designed workspace that enhances productivity and user comfort is often a bonus instead of the norm.To beat the daily grind, an architect, a graphic designer and industrial engineer have set out to reinvent the workplace.

For Healthcare Industry, we manufacture “BedHead Panels” which is now manufactured & assembled in India (Under Make In India Vision ) now our Bed Head Panels are very much cost effective.

In Last 15 Months we have successfully executed more than 20 projects across india and installed over 3000 bed head panels. Below are some of the hospitals projects we have successfully completed :

1. Believers Church Medical College Hospital ,Thiruvalla, Kerala.

2. Shalby Hospital , Indore

3. Asian Bariatrics & Cosmetics ,  Ahemdabad

4. Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bengaluru

5. Manipal Hospital , Bangalore

6. Apollo Hospitals, Gandhi Nagar , Gujarat

7. Apollo Hospitals, city centre , Ahmedabad

8. CHARUSAT Hospital , Changa , Gujarat

9. SAL hospital , Ahmedabad

10. Sunshine Hospitals , Secunderabad, Telangana

11. Yashoda Hospitals , Hyderabad

12. Shanti Mukand Hospital , New Delhi

13. Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai

14. Gleneagles Khubchandani , Mumbai

15. Command Hospital , Udhampur

16. CIMS Hospital , Ahmedabad

17. The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) , New Delhi

18. VARDHMAN MAHAVIR MEDICAL COLLEGE & SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL , New Delhi

We request you to give us an opportunity to meet you in person for product presentation and to discuss our aggressive price plan for upcoming project in India.

We would appreciate if we setup a meeting which will be at a convenient time for you.

 Looking forward to hear you at your convenience.

With Regards,

Eubiq (India) Private Limited

Eubiq (India) Private Limited (Registered Office)

LGF-1(Lower Ground Floor), Building No-2

Sector 17 & 18 Dividing Road

Next to Pasco Body Shop

Gurgaon-122001, Haryana

India

Contact Person:

Mr. Saurabh Saggar

Tel:+91 124-4233816

Mobile:+91 9971155003

Email:saggar@eubiqindia.com

Eubiq (India) Private Limited (Ahemdabad Branch Office)

B711, Titanium City Center,

Next to Sachin Tower , 100ft Anand Nagar Road,
Satellite , Ahmedabad 380015
Gujarat

Mr. Saurabh Saggar

Tel:+91 124-4233816

Mobile:+91 9971155003

Email:saggar@eubiqindia.com

TREMENDOUS SALE OF GOLD TODAY ON AKSHYA TRITIYA

ON APRIL 18, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

GOLD TRADE RECORD 25% INCREASE IN BUSINESS TODAY

During current wedding season having Akshya Tritiya today people across Country made extensive purchase of gold not only in major towns but even in semi-urban and rural areas as well treating Akshya Tritiya a pious day for purchasing gold. According to an estimate of the Confederation of All India Traders(CAIT) the gold sale today record an increase of about 20 to 25 percent business in comparison to other days. Since morning people thronged jewellery shops across Country. In last ten years traders made good business on Akshya Tritiya today. Gold quoted Rs 32200 per ten grams & Silver stands at Rs 40100 per kg today.

CAIT Secretary General Mr Praveen Khandelwal said that in a period ten years from 2008 to 2018, there is an increase of 166% in gold prices which indicates the fact that people still believe Gold as a most reliable and secure investment. It’s a currency of the world which can be encased anytime across globe and therefore it remains an attraction for investments always.

Mr Pankaj Arora, National Convenor of Jewellers Federation of India said that as per an estimate today gold sale was of about Rs 2000 crore as against Rs 1400 crore per day. In past ten years people have become more inclined towards purchase of gold . Previously it was restricted to Metropolitan cities but with change of time it has extended to Metro cities and small towns and large number of shops have opened across Country. He further said that purity campaign of the Govt has contributed much in pursuing People to opt for gold purchase and that is why now people prefer to purchase Hallmark gold.

Mr Khandelwal said that Govt should promote Gold Stock Insurance Scheme among traders and on the other hand schemes like Gold Metal Loan should be more intensified and small traders should be given representation in Gold Board.

Launch of International Gender Equality Day

ON APRIL 18, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Launch of

International Gender Equality Day

&

Oxxy Girl Child Development Program

Rs.11,000 Fixed Deposit for Every Girl Child Born In India

International Gender Equality Day and Oxxy Girl Child Development Program were launched today in New Delhi, India in the presence of representatives from different countries like Brazil, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Pakistan, Guyana, Ethiopia, Republic of Korea, Maldives etc.; professionals from multinational companies like Alibaba, Amazon, Microsoft, PwC, Pepsi and members from organisations like World Parliament & WFIT were also present.The event took place in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

Oxxy, the Largest Healthcare Network in India, offered a solution to combat the problem of Gender Inequality in the country by facilitating “Rs. 11,000 Fixed Deposit to every Girl Child born in India”*.

The launching of “International Gender Equality Day” and “Oxxy Girl Child Development Program” and a day long conference held at Vigyan Bhawan demonstrated through concrete evidences and data the pervasive nature of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere. Discussions were held on topics like Equal Economic Opportunities, Gender Mainstreaming, Reservation for Women and Violence Against Women.

The panels examined issues related to gender inequality and shared ideas on best practices for reducing the gap. Topics of gender based reservation and measures needed to prevent violence against women were raised. They formulated recommendations to increase women’s participation on national level, sharing fair practices and empowering women to increase their economic participation.

Despite progress in the last few years, it is estimated that countries around the world still have some discriminatory laws in their legal framework. These range from laws that prevent basic rights like education, right to work, dressing up or driving a car. The conference was focused on highlighting inequalities and challenges faced by women; identifying gaps and opportunities for gender equality in 2030 agenda for a progressive and healthier world.

Abhay Deol along with the cast of ‘Nanu Ki Jaanu’ in New Delhi

ON APRIL 18, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Abhay Deol along with the cast of ‘Nanu Ki Jaanu’ witnessed in New Delhi for promotions!

Nanu Ki Jaanu: An upcoming Horror comedy flick is near to its releasing day, 20th April 2018. Therefore, the leading actor of the film Abhay Deol along with actress Patralekha was witnessed in Nation’s Capital for its promotions. Along with them the director of the film Faraz Haider and Manu Rishi was also present to grace the press conference which was held in PVR Plaza at Connaught Place.

Talking about the movie with media peeps, the entire enthusiastic cast shared several thoughts and views for the same. On asking Abhay about the movie as well as his connection with Delhi, he stated, “Delhi is a second home for me, not personally but yes I have always been here for my work. My most of the movies are shot here. I have many great memories. Delhi people always welcomed me warmly.” About the film he added, “Nanu Ki jaanu was also shot in Delhi. It’s a great film. And I am confident that people will like this horro comic concept. It’s quite a mass film, with a friendly concept. Being a mixture of horro and comedy Nanu Ki Jaanu is really tragic and funny.”

On the other hand, the leading lady Patralekha seemed confident about the same, on asking about her experience, she added, “I chose this film because I am myself portraying ghost. This movie follows a great script, specially a story of a lovable ghost. I really had lot of fun with the entire team while working for this film.” Whereas, director of the movie Faraz Haider told media, “Yes the concept of the film is supernatural, but the entire film is realistic. You will also find emotional impact in it. Along with horror moreover you will laugh while watching Nanu Ki Jaanu. I am sure people will like this film.”

Well, the movie is a remake of 2014 Tamil movie Pisaasu. Featured under the banner of PVR Pictures and Inbox Pictures Pvt. Ltd., Nanu Ki Jaanu is written by Manu Rishi and produced by PVR Pictures, Sajid Qureshi. It also stars Brijendra Kala, Manu Rishi, Rajesh Sharma, Himani Shivpuri along with Sapna Choudhary as special appearance for trackTere Thumke Sapna Choudhary.

Philip May’s Company Benefits From the Syria Strikes

ON APRIL 18, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

Philip May now works as an investment relationship manager for the Capital Group.

Capital Group has amassed over 360,000 shares in the company, up over 11 percent on the previous quarter, which may have contributed to a hefty rise in BAE’s share price, which currently stands at around 600p.

Philip May’s Capital Group was linked to the Paradise Papers scandal in 2017. News and current affairs magazine, Private Eye, suggested at the time that Philip May’s company used offshore law firm Appleby to devise investments in tax havens.

When asked at the time of the scandal about her husband’s role, a spokesperson for the UK PM told reporters: “Mr May is involved in the development of Capital Group’s retirement solutions. He is not an investor but consults with other Capital associates on retirement products and solutions for clients.”

Philip May, husband of the UK prime minister, works for a company that is the largest shareholder in arms manufacturer, BAE Systems, whose share price has soared since the recent airstrikes in Syria.

Capital Groups ties with the American global aerospace, defence, security, and advanced technologies company, now called Lockheed Martin, are as strong as ever. Currently, Capital Group owns around 10.39 percent of Lockheed Martin. So, while UK Prime Minister Theresa May supports Trump and Macron’s military action in Syria, she is also helping her husband’s investment firm to make a killing.

The Syria air strikes that took place on 14th April, 2018 saw the debut of a new type of cruise missile developed by the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

The JASSM was produced at a Lockheed Martin plant in Troy, Alabama, and has a low radar cross-section that makes it difficult to detect. The air-launched cruise missile is designed to penetrate as far as 200 miles into enemy territory. The extended version, which destroyed the Barzah Research and Development Center located in the greater Damascus area, can fly more than 500 miles.

The Pentagon suggested after the raids that 17 of the 19 JASSM’s, fired from B-1B bombers outside Syrian air space, were effective.

 Capital Group,  another entity is also the second-largest shareholder in Lockheed Martin – a US military arms firm that supplies weapons systems, aircraft and logistical support. Its shares have also rocketed since the missile strikes last week.

Many believe,  BAE Systems has done very well out of the UK-US-France allied airstrikes on Syria, which were sanctioned by Theresa May. It has been reported that the UK’s contribution to military strikes was to fire eight ‘Storm-Shadow’ missiles at an alleged chemical weapons facility, each of which cost £790,000 ($1.13 million) – totaling £6.32 million ($9 million). The missiles were manufactured by BAE Systems.

Mr Ethical‏Verified account @nw_nicholas 

FCA refuse to investigate #HSBCfraud. May’s husband’s company is a major shareholder in HSBC.Theresa May’s husband’s company (Capital Research & Management co.) is also a major shareholder in HSBC, as well as its clients BAE Systems.

Media agencies

Visual Politics of the (New) Silk Road

ON APRIL 18, 2018 BY NARESH SAGARLEAVE A COMMENTEDIT

CPR Invite

Apr 25

CPR is pleased to invite you to a public talk on Re(b)ordering the World: Visual Politics of the (New) Silk Road Prof Marina Kaneti, Phd, Fellow, China India Scholar-Leaders Initiative, India China Institute, The New School, New York

Wednesday, 25 April 2018, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Conference Hall, Centre for Policy Research

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About the talk: At a time of “thickening” of borders across the West, is there an “opening” of borderlands and territories in the East? In replicating the land and maritime connections of the ancient Silk Road, is the Belt Road Initiative (一带一路) bound to reshape our understanding of territory, space, and mobility? In this talk, Prof Kaneti shares her preliminary research on the ways in which the symbolic use of images of the Silk Road serve a dual purpose: to generate a vision for global interconnectivity and affirm the legitimacy of the Belt Road Initiative (BRI). Using an interpretative analysis of maps, public slogans, and museum exhibits, the speaker argues that visual representations of the (new) Silk Road redefine understandings of modernity and prosperity, center and periphery, inclusion and exclusion. About the speaker: Professor Kaneti’s main specialisation is in global politics and political theory, with a thematic focus on migration, state policies and economic development. She received her PhD from the New School for Social Research, USA in 2016; and was the recipient of the 2016 Hannah Arendt Dissertation Award. She also holds an MPhil in political theory from the New School, as well as MS in Social Enterprise Administration and BA in East Asian Studies from Columbia University. Marina recently accepted a tenure track Assistant Professor in Global Studies position at the Grand Valley State University in West Michigan. She’s also China India Scholar-Leaders Fellow at the India China Institute, The New School, New York. Her current research studies the intersection between trade agreements, migrants’ networks, and urbanisation dynamics in the context of the Chinese New Silk Road, also known as the Belt-Road initiative. She will be spending the summer researching the “Belt” part of the Silk Road. Her most recent publications include “(Re)branding the state: border control and the moral imperative of state sovereignty”, co-authored with Mariana Assis in Social Research (2016) and “Mêtis, Migrants, and the Autonomy of Migration” in Citizenship Studies (2015). Please RSVP at president.cpr@cprindia.org