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Swadeshi must be our

Thursday, August 28, 2025.
CM pitches for Amaravati financial district
WEATHER
Max: 30.4 C O

Naidu asks banks to

life mantra, says Modi
Min: 26.4OC
RH: 72%

back start-ups, infra PM: Make in India products will have fragrance of nation’s soil
Rainfall: Nil
Forecast: Rain
Max/Min temp.
34/26 ºC
MD ILYAS | DC SHASHI BHUSHAN I DC citizens to buy Indian.
VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26 with agency inputs “In 2047, we will make
ASTROGUIDE Chief Minister N.
NEW DELHI, HANSALPUR
(GUJARAT), AUG. 26
India such that future gen-
erations will be proud of
Vishwavasu: Dakshinayana Chandrababu Naidu on your sacrifice and contri-
Tithi: Bhadrapada Shukla Tuesday called upon Prime Minister Narendra bution. For the bright fut-
Chavithi till 3.46 pm banks and financial insti- Modi on Tuesday said that ure of your future gener-
Star: Chitta Whole Day tutions to play a proactive “swadeshi” should be ations, to realise the ma-
Varjyam: 2.57 pm to 4.43 pm role in driving the state’s everyone's life mantra and ntra of Atmanirbhar Bh-
Durmuhurtam: 11.53 am to economic transformation, that the NDA govern- arat (self-reliant India), I
12.42 pm with a sharper focus on ment’s Make in India ini- am inviting my country-
Rahukalam: 12 noon to agriculture, primary sec- tiative had created a men today. Come, let us all
1.30 pm tors, micro, small and favourable environment move forward and make
HIJRI CALENDAR medium enterprises and for both global and domes- India a developed coun-
3, Rabi ul Awwal 1447 H self-help groups. tic manufacturers. try,” he said. The Prime
PRAYERS Addressing the 232 state Speaking after launching Minister recalled that
Fajar: 4.38 am level bankers committee Maruti Suzuki's first elec- Maruti Suzuki was allot-
Zohar: 12.11 pm meeting on Tuesday, tric vehicle, the e-Vitara, ted land in Hansalpur
Naidu urged bankers to at the carmaker’s Hans- when he was the Chief
Asar: 3.25 pm Minister of Gujarat in
help create a financial dis- alpur unit in Gujarat, the
Maghrib: 6.29 pm
trict in Amaravati capital. Prime Minister said that PM Narendra Modi and Suzuki Motor Corporation 2012. "In those days too, I
Isha: 8.00 pm
"The government is ready the world would drive ele- President Toshihiro Suzuki flagging off new E-Vitara car had the vision of 'Make In
SUNRISE TOMORROW 05.53 AM to allot the necessary land, ctric vehicles (EV) made India' and Atmanirbhar
SUNSET TODAY 18.23 PM
from Hansalpur plant in Gujarat on Tuesday —PTI
and banks may come for- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu interacts with in India, referring to the Bharat. Today is a great
MOONRISE 09.03 AM ward to set up their offices SLBC Chairman Nitesh Ranjan at the Bankers meeting at company exporting its matter to me. But whatev- Suzuki is also a swadeshi day for 'Make in India' as
MOONSET 09.30 PM in Amaravati," he said. the Secretariat on Tuesday. — BY ARRANGEMENT vehicles in 100 countries. er production is done with company. Swadeshi sho- e-vehicles made in the
He urged bankers to sup- Modi said his definition that money, the sweat uld become our life man- country will be exported to
COUNTER POINT port innovative initiatives
like ‘One Family–One
`94,666 crore for agricul-
ture, `49,831 crore for the
He said DWCRA group's
women members achieved
of swadeshi was simple.
“It doesn't matter whose
should be of my country-
men. Those products will
tra. Let’s embrace swa-
deshi with pride. The
100 countries. The world
will drive electric vehicles
Entrepreneur’ and in the MSME sector and economic progress by money is invested, whe- have the fragrance of my things that will be made made in India," he said.
setting up of MSME parks `1,00,278 crore for other availing loans from banks. ther it is dollars, pounds, country’s soil," the Prime here by Japan are also
in all 175 constituencies. sectors, including `985 Now, banks should come whether the currency is Minister said. swadeshi,” the Prime ■ Page 5: Suzuki ambas-
Naidu appealed to crore for tenant farmers. forward to extend loans to black or white, it doesn't “In that way, Maruti Minister said and urged sador of 'Make in India': PM
bankers to extend cooper- The CM said he promot- women entrepreneurs as
ation to fulfill the aim of ed the goal of ‘one family- the state government
one software engineer’ in decided to develop MSME
the state government to
11 killed
make one lakh women
entrepreneurs by March 8,
2026. In the annual credit
plan, the banks extended
the past and is now pro-
moting the ‘one family-one
entrepreneur’ norm and
giving priority to develop-
parks in all 175 assembly
constituencies.
50% tariff kicks in; Modi in J&K
loans of `2,47,919 crore to
all sectors, including
ing women as entrepre-
neurs.
■ Page 2: Bankers should
encourage youth: Naidu
refused four Trump calls landslides
DC CORRESPONDENT
SRIDHAR SRINAGAR, AUG. 26
KUMARASWAMI I DC U.S. TARIFF WAR GERMAN OUTLET
NEW DELHI, AUG. 26 NEARLY 45% of Indian FAZ claims PM Eleven people were ki-
exports will face US Modi refused four lled, including seven pil-
In a sensational revela- President Donald Trump’s calls from grims struck by a land-
SHORT TAKES tion on the eve of the
imposition of 50 per penal tariff against President slide on the Vaishno De-
vi route as raging rivers
cent tariff on Indian Indian exports Trump in overflowed their banks,
AAP EX-MINISTER exports to the United
States effective
over Russian oil. recent
weeks.
flattening everything in
their way, and boulders,
RAIDED BY ED
50%
Wednesday, a German tariff on Indian trees and rocks hurtled
publication ‘FAZ’ on down slopes across Jam-
exports that will
FOR INFRA SCAM Tuesday reported that
US President Donald come into effect
mu region on Tuesday.

DC CORRESPONDENT Trump had attempted from August 27 ■ Full reports on pg 5

NEW DELHI, AUG. 26 to speak to Prime
Minister Narendra
The Enforcement Dire- Modi four times in
ctorate on Tuesday searc- recent weeks but that a
hed the premises of former furious Modi had
Delhi minister Saurabh refused to take the
Bharadwaj and some pri- calls. Significantly,
vate players as part of a India has till Tuesday
money laundering investi- evening not officially
gation linked to an alleged denied the German
scam in health infrastruc- media report.
ture projects during the This came on a day
AAP government in Delhi. when the US issued a
At least 13 locations in the Students display the clay Ganesha idol they prepared at a event held at the IGMC draft notice detailing
NCR were raided by the Stadium in VIjayawada on Tuesday. — C. NARAYANA RAo plans to implement the
sleuths after a case was Deccan Chronicle wishes its readers a Happy Ganesha Chaturthi. additional 25 per cent
registered against Bhara- tariff on Indian

7K idols create world record

dwaj and the others under exports that will come
the Prevention of Money into effect from August
Laundering Act. These 27.
include Bharadwaj’s President Trump had
house in south Delhi and DC CORRESPONDENT Municipal Corporation India) Dr. U. Elijah made earlier announced
the offices of contractors. VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26 (VMC), and the Andhra the formal announcement imposition of tariffs
Pradesh Pollution Control and presented the world totalling 50 per cent on
■ Full report on Page 5 NTR district has entered Board (PCB) aimed at cre- record certificate and India, including 25 per
the World Book of Records ating environmental medal to NTR district col- cent as a “penalty” for
1ST LOCOMOTIVE (London) by preparing
7,730 eco-friendly clay
awareness during the
Ganesha festivities.
lector Dr. G. Lakshmisha.
Dr. U. Elijah appreciated
Indian imports of Rus-
sian oil.
WITH KAVACH Ganesh idols, setting a
new global record. The ini-
Maharashtra held the
earlier record with 4,464
the collective contribution
of students, associations
A 25 per cent tariff by
the US had already
FLAGGED OFF tiative, jointly organised
by the district administra-
clay Ganesh idols.
World Book of Records
and officials. come into effect earlier
this month.
DC CORRESPONDENT tion, Vijayawada joint secretary (South ■ More reports on page 3
VISAKHAPATNAM, AUG. 26 ■ Page 7: Tariffs strain
India-US ties

Navy commissions two

The Indian Railways
flagged off the region’s first
locomotive equipped with
Kavach, an indigenous
train collision avoidance
SC flags
system, from the Electric
Loco Shed (ELS) here on
Tuesday.
The ceremonial flagging
off was done by Lalit
stealth frigates in Vizag
LAXMI PRANATHI | DC
worry over
Govs’ power
Bohra, divisional railway VISAKHAPATNAM, AUG. 26 DC CORRESPONDENT
manager of Waltair, who NEW DELHI, AUG. 26
inaugurated the station The Indian Navy commis-
Kavach facility and launc- sioned its two advanced The Supreme Court on
hed the WAP-7 locomotive. stealth frigates --INS Tuesday expressed
This makes the ELS here Udaygiri and INS Himgiri concern at the inter-
the first in East Coast Rai- -- at the Eastern Naval pretation of Article 200
lway to successfully com- Command here on Tues- of the Constitution by
mission the Kavach tech- day. The event was graced some states, to say that
nology on locomotives. by defence minister Raj- Governors have an
Kavach represents a nath Singh. Notably, for independent power to
major advancement in rail- the first time, two front- Defence minister Rajnath Singh has a word with Chief of withhold a Bill without
way safety infrastructure. line surface combatants Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, as Flag Officer returning it to the
It was designed indigenou- were commissioned sim- Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command, Vice State Assembly. Some
sly. The system operates by ultaneously from different Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar looks during the commission- BJP-ruled states
providing real-time signal Indian shipyards. INS ing of Multi-mission stealth frigates at Naval Dockyard in defended the autonomy
information (about an ap- Udaygiri and INS Himgiri Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. — K MURALI KRISHNA of Governors and
proaching train from the become the 100th and 101st President in assenting
opposite direction) directly warships, designed in- ing as "a giant stride depend on foreign ship- to Bills passed by their
to locomotive pilots' cab- house by the Warship Des- towards the realization of building firms for its assemblies and said,
ins-- thereby creating an ign Bureau of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Navy’s requirements. "assent to a law cannot
automated safety net that Navy and built in India. Modi's dream of Aatman- be given by court."
prevents potential acci- The defence minister irbhar Bharat." He said ■ Pg 2: Navy: 75% indigenous
dents. described the commission- India would no longer content shows self-reliance ■ Full reports on pg 5
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pg 2

ASTROGUIDE
THURSDAY After long wait, Krishna Smart ration cards at doorstep

finally reaches Kuppam

Vishwavasu; Dakshinayana
Tithi: Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami
till 5.58 pm
Star: Chitta till 8.43 am
Varjyam: 3 pm to 4.48 pm
Durmuhurtam: 10.13 am to 11.03
am; 3.11 pm to 4 pm
Rahukalam: 1.30 pm to 3 pm
CM to perform Jala Harathi at Paramasamudram Tank on Aug. 30
HIJRI CALENDAR AVINASH P. had been completed.
Rabi ul Awwal 4,1447 H SUBRAMANYAM | DC DREAM FULFILLED Following the change of
PRAYERS TIRUPATI, AUG. 26 ● KRISHNA ● RELEASED INTO the Handri-Neeva government in 2019,
Fajar: 5.00 am WATER flow- canal at Malyala pumping station Kuppam branch canal
The long-pending wish of slowed down. Yet, in
Zohar: 12.27 pm ing into the in Nandyal on July 17, the water February 2024, then chief
people in Kuppam con-
Asar: 4.39 pm stituency for water has Paramasa- travelled via Jeedipalli reservoir minister Y.S. Jagan
Maghrib: 6.39 pm turned into a reality with mudram has in Anantapur, reached Mohan Reddy released the
Isha: 7.48 pm water from Krishna River taken a long Adavipalli reservoir in Chittoor, water at Gundusettipalli,
reaching the journey. and branched towards Punganur. even though the Telugu
Paramasamudram Tank Desam Party contended
● FROM THERE, it entered Kuppam at Vardikuppam
SHORT TAKES on Monday night through
the Handri-Neeva Sujala in Ramakuppam mandal by midnight on Saturday,
that over 10 per cent of the
work, particularly the lin-
Sravanthi (HNSS) project. coursed through Santipuram and Gudupalle ing, had not been complet- Rajamahendravaram City MLA A. Vasu hands over Smart Ration cards door-to-door
15 DAYS JUDICIAL The historic moment
came nearly four decades
mandals, and finally reached Paramasa- ed.
Upon returning to office
at 13th ward in Rajamahendravaram on Tuesday. — A. MANIKANTA KUMAR
mudram Tank by 8 p.m. on Monday.
CUSTODY FOR after the idea had first
been conceived. Chief
in 2024, Naidu made com-
pletion of the canal one of
APCID EX-CHIEF
DC CORRESPONDENT
VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26
Minister N. Chandrababu
Naidu is scheduled to
offer Jala Harathi at
Paramasamudram on
his first priorities, often
describing it as a dream
project for his Kuppam
constituency.
AP to set up smart street
APCID former chief and sen-
ior IPS officer N. Sanjay sur-
rendered before the ACB
Special Court in Vijayawada
August 30.
The Kuppam branch
canal, built at a cost of
`697 crore, extends to over
143 km from the 207 km
Krishna water flowing
into
Paramasamudram
taken a long journey.
Released into the Handri-
the
has vending mkts in 7 cities
MD ILYAS | DC ● PRINCIPAL SECRE- persons and marginalised
on Tuesday, following the point of Punganur branch Neeva canal at Malyala VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26. TARY to urban develop- groups.
Supreme Court’s directions in canal before it reaches the pumping station in ment department Suresh These markets would
a case relating to alleged mis- Paramasamudram Tank. Nandyal on July 17, the In a move towards facilitate new revenue
water travelled via
Kumar said the state gov-
appropriation of funds. The In the process, Krishna strengthening the quality streams for municipali-
court remanded him to judi- water is lifted to higher eight mandals. In the next approved extension of the Jeedipalli reservoir in of urban life in Andhra ernment is pioneering a ties through shop rentals,
cial custody for 15 days, after levels at three points – stage of the project, state canal network up to Anantapur, reached Pradesh, the state govern- system that ensures dig- digital advertising and
which he was shifted to Shankarayalapeta, government plans to fill Kuppam through the Adavipalli reservoir in ment has decided to set up nity for vendors, conven- surplus solar energy sales
Vijayawada jail. Krishnapuram and 110 village tanks with Punganur branch. Chittoor, and branched Smart Street Vending ience for customers, and and establishes a self-sus-
Sanjay, a 1996-batch IPS offi- Arinepalli. Nearly 30 cul- Krishna water. The project went towards Punganur. From Markets across seven orderliness for cities. taining model that
cer who also served as vert bridges have been The HNSS scheme goes through major changes there, it entered Kuppam major urban local bodies, reduces dependence on
Director-General of Fire built for the purpose. back to 1987, when then after AP’s bifurcation. at Vardikuppam in in Anantapur, Kurnool, urban development grants and subsidies, he
Services, is facing charges of The water from chief minister N.T. Rama Chandrababu Naidu, dur- Ramakuppam mandal by Tadepalli-Mangalagiri, department, Suresh claimed.
misusing government funds Paramasamudram Tank Rao launched it to provide ing his 2015–16 tenure, midnight on Saturday, Ongole, Srikakulam, Kumar, observed, “Street The estimated total proj-
during his tenure in both is expected to irrigate irrigation and drinking pushed the works forward, coursed through Vijayawada and Kadapa. vending sustains thou- ect cost is `1.80 crore to `9
departments. The Anti- 6,300 acres in Kuppam and water to the upland dis- awarding a `468 crore Santipuram and This initiative is taken sands of families and crore, per unit, depending
Corruption Bureau (ACB) Palamaner constituen- tricts of Rayalaseema. package to Ritwik Gudupalle mandals, and under the Mission for caters to the needs of mil- on the shops-- a minimum
registered cases against him cies, while supplying Two decades later in 2007, Company in May 2015. By finally reached Elimination of Poverty in lions of citizens. However, of 40 and a maximum of
over irregularities in pay- drinking water to nearly late chief minister Y.S. 2018–19, close to 80 per Paramasamudram Tank Municipal Areas through unregulated vending 200 in Anantapur,
ments made to private compa- two lakh residents across Rajasekhara Reddy cent of the canal works by 8 p.m. on Monday. the Deendayal Antyodaya results in congestion, Kurnool, Tadepalli
nies for projects that were Yojana – National Urban unsafe conditions and loss (MTMC), Ongole,
allegedly not executed. Livelihood Mission sup- of dignity for vendors. Srikakulam, Vijayawada
BANKERS SHOULD
It may be recalled that the
Andhra Pradesh High Court
had earlier granted anticipa-
tory bail to Sanjay. However,
75% indigenous content ENCOURAGE
port to urban street ven-
dors programme.
It seeks to formalise,
modernise and dignify the
Through Smart Street
Vending Markets, the
state government is pio-
neering a system that
and Kadapa.
Suresh Kumar said the
project is expected to
transform urban liveli-
on July 31, the Supreme Court
set aside the High Court’s
order, noting that it had gone
into unnecessary detail in its
49-page ruling. The apex court
shows self-reliance: Navy
FROM PAGE 1
YOUTH: NAIDU
FROM PAGE 1
livelihood of street ven-
dors while simultaneous-
ly ensuring orderly and
sustainable urban man-
agement.
ensures dignity for ven-
dors, convenience for cus-
tomers, and orderliness
for cities.”
The Smart Street
hoods, strengthen the
informal economy and
improve urban gover-
nance. It would provide
secure and sustainable
observed that there was
prima facie evidence in the
documents submitted and
INS Tamal, Rajnath stat-
ed, was the last foreign
Naidu, Lokesh laud Naidu said that bankers
should come forward to
encourage youth and
Explaining the rationale
behind the initiative,
principal secretary to
Vending Markets provide
priority to women ven-
dors, differently-abled
income opportunities to
over 580 street vendor
families.
directed Sanjay to surrender
before the concerned magis-
order for the Indian Navy.
Rajnath Singh rein-
commissioning of women by extending
financial assistance to
TD AP CHIEF: NO
trate within three weeks.

SUSPENSION ON IPS
forced India's defensive
posture, stating, "India
does not believe in aggres-
sive expansionism. We frigates in Vizag
start-ups with lower
interest rates through
an interlinkage with the
Ratan Tata Innovation
Fulfil CM’s vision PRIVATISATION
OFFICER SUNIL
KUMAR EXTENDED
never attack any country
or provoke anyone. But
this doesn't mean we bow
before those who mean to
DC CORRESPONDENT
VISAKHAPATNAM, AUG. 26
● NAIDU EMPHASISED
that the frigates
embody the spirit of
Hub, which was inaugu-
rated in Mangalagiri
and five other centres in
the state recently.
in healthcare: Min. OF STEEL PLANT
ARUNA | DC
DC CORRESPONDENT harm us. When our secu- Chief Minister Nara The CM said banks DC CORRESPONDENT ● MEDICAL AND health VISAKHAPATNAM AUG. 26
VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26 rity is threatened, we Chandrababu Naidu and Aatmanirbhar Bharat should upgrade their VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26 minister Y. Satya Kumar
know how to give a befit- IT Minister Nara Lokesh (self-reliant India) and policies to suit the next Yadav stressed that med- The Telugu Desam presi-
The Andhra Pradesh govern- ting reply." expressed pride and showcase the growing generation's needs. Minister for medical and ical professionals should dent Palla Srinivas has
ment has extended the sus- Claiming that Operation excitement as two advan- maritime importance of Banks and public poli- health Y. Satya Kumar reflect on whether their said the Visakhapatnam
pension of senior IPS officer Sindoor was not over, he ced Project 17A stealth the country’s eastern cies should not dictate Yadav called upon med- Steel Plant will not be
P.V. Sunil Kumar for another said, “It is merely a pause. frigates, INS Udaygiri and terms to people and ical and health depart- functioning contributes to privatised as long as the
seaboard. the CM’s vision.
six months, citing ongoing India's measured response INS Himgiri, were com- should rather encourage ment employees to align NDA government is in
disciplinary proceedings and achieved its goals.” missioned into the Indian seaboard. people with people- their attitude, approach, “Failure to act promptly power. He referred to the
criminal investigations. Chief The minister highlight- Navy in Visakhapatnam “These world-class friendly policies. and work ethic with the amounts to undermining 1989–90 liberalisation
Secretary K. Vijayanand ed the Navy's role as a in the presence of Defe- frigates will boost the He said the central gov- vision and pace of Chief democracy,” he warned, period, when a policy
issued G.O. Rt: 1569 on “first responder" and "pre- nce minister Rajnath Navy’s combat strength ernment was also bring- Minister N. Chandrababu urging officials to resp- was introduced to priva-
Tuesday, keeping Sunil ferred security partner" Singh. while reaffirming India’s ing reforms in GST to Naidu, who is striving to ond swiftly and responsi- tize government institu-
Kumar under suspension in the Indian Ocean Chief Minister Nara commitment to self- suit the present needs. usher in a new era in the bly. Reviewing the general tions that ran in loss.
until February 24, 2026, or Region, particularly in Chandrababu Naidu reliance in warship The CM appealed to healthcare sector. transfers conducted in However, “Union minis-
until further orders. combating piracy, smug- described the commis- design and construction,” bankers to become part- Addressing a review June, the minister expr- ter of state Bhupathi
Sunil Kumar, a 1993-batch gling, illegal trafficking sioning as “a proud mile- Naidu said. ners of the P-4 pro- meeting with senior offi- essed satisfaction with Raju Srinivasa Varma's
officer, was initially placed and maritime terrorism stone for India and IT minister Nara Lokesh gramme launched by the cials at the AP Secretariat the process. clarifications in Parli-
under suspension on March 2 while providing disaster Andhra Pradesh.” Taking echoed the sentiment, state government to on Tuesday, the minister Of the 7,200 doctors and ament were nothing but
on allegations of multiple relief. to social media, he empha- calling it “a proud day for bridge the gap between said the Chief Minister is administrative staff tran- a policy statement. It
unauthorised foreign visits Chief of Naval Staff, sised that the frigates the City of Destiny, Visak- the rich and the poor. relentlessly working to sferred, 99% reported to does not apply to the
and deviation from govern- Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, embody the spirit of hapatnam.” He described Bankers' meetings, he modernise public health their new postings within VSP,” he claimed.
ment-approved travel plans. described the double-com- Aatmanirbhar Bharat the vessels as “two guard- said, should be result- through creativity, tech- the stipulated time. “For Srinivas stated that
The Union Ministry of Home missioning as a "clear tes- (self-reliant India) and ians of our seas” that oriented. Citing the nological innovation, and the first time, transfers although the central
Affairs later confirmed the timony to the continued showcase the growing embody “India’s strength, example of delay in the scientific application. He were carried out on such government’s policy
suspension, following which progress and dynamic maritime importance of self-reliance, and eternal Kharif season loans to urged doctors and staff to a large scale without con- allows for the privatiza-
Articles of Charge were expansion of India's mar- the country’s eastern spirit of courage.” farmers, he said half of dedicate themselves to troversy. The fact that tion of loss-making
issued against him. itime power." the Kharif season has this mission. 99% complied with the units, state governments
A Review Committee, consti- He praised the frigates' been completed and the He stressed that medical orders proves the process had successfully inter-
tuted to assess suspension over 75 per cent indige- INS Udaygiri was built radar signatures, advan- banks should have given professionals should was fair and transpar- vened in the past. He
cases of IPS officers, reviewed nous content as mile- at Mazagon Dock in ced surveillance radars, loans to farmers by this reflect on whether their ent,” he said. He directed cited the Salem Steel
his case on multiple occa- stones on the road to Mumbai, and INS Himgiri electronic warfare suites, time. “There is no use in functioning contributes to officials to systematically Plant in Tamil Nadu,
sions. The committee achieving self-reliance in by Garden Reach Shi- supersonic surface-to-sur- sanctioning loans at the the Chief Minister’s fill sanctioned vacancies where the state govern-
observed that revoking Sunil defence production. pbuilders and Engineers face missiles, surface-to- end of the crop season.” vision. “Instead of going across departments, ment stopped its privati-
Kumar’s suspension at this The admiral said, (GRSE) Kolkata. air missiles, and rapid- Naidu appealed to the about work mechanically, including AYUSH, Drug zation.
stage could enable him to “These are multi-mission Both vessels are Project fire gun systems. bankers to extend coop- staff must think innova- Control, and Food Safety, “Just as Tamil Nadu
tamper with evidence and frigates equipped with 17A multi-mission stealth The two ships feature eration through funding tively and strive to realise to ensure effective func- protected Salem, we will
influence the ongoing next-generation weapons, frigates that follow INS combined diesel or gas for the infrastructure the goal of a ‘Healthy An- tioning. He also suggested protect Vizag Steel,” he
inquiries. sensors, and integrated Nilgiri, the lead ship of propulsion plants and and irrigation projects dhra Pradesh,’” he said. introducing WhatsApp asserted.
Acting on its recommenda- platform management the successor class to state-of-the-art integrated taken up by the state The minister expressed governance in hospitals Srinivas said that
tion, the AP government has systems, ready to perform Project 17 (Shivalik class). platform management government. He said concern over delays in to deliver reports quickly “Now, with `14,000 crore
extended Sunil Kumar’s sus- anti-air, anti-surface and The advanced frigates systems, enabling higher that the government was addressing issues raised to patients and encour- allocated by the central
pension for another 180 days. anti-submarine warfare incorporate improved speeds and improved fuel planning to develop AP by people’s representa- aged innovative practices government, the plant is
operations.” stealth features, reduced efficiency. as a logistics hub. tives and the public. across the sector. on the path to revival.”

Anitha sets stone for REVAMP | PLANS Three-member panel gathers opinions, decision left to Chief Minster
fire station in Yendada
DC CORRESPONDENT
VISAKHAPATNAM, AUG. 26
TD gears up for Nellore leadership change
PATHRI The day began with roots workers and close follower of minister
RAJASEKHAR | DC unfurling of the party flag, received applications from Narayana, and Kotamre-
Home minister Vangalapudi NELLORE, AUG 25 following which the ASHA workers, highlight- ddy Giridhar Reddy, broth-
Anitha laid the foundation expanded parliamentary ing the open-door nature er of MLA Sridhar Reddy,
stone for a new fire station at The Nellore district meeting commenced at the of the consultations. are in the race for the post.
Yendada in Visakhapatnam Telugu Desam is set for a Nellore TDP office. The According to party insid- As per party sources, the
district, along with Bheemli change of leadership. A premises were abuzz with ers, “the process is crucial three-member committee
MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao. three-member panel leaders, cadres, and sup- for choosing the new dis- is carefully documenting
Speaking at the ceremony, appointed by the party porters. trict president and affiliat- these preferences and
the home minister announced high command gathered During the meeting, ed committee leaders, who would soon forward them
that the fire station will be con- opinions here on Tuesday Ramanarayana Reddy would be tasked with to Chief Minister N
structed at an estimated cost of Vangalapudi Anitha on the revamp of the dis- said: "The aim is to form a steering the TD to effec- Chandrababu Naidu.
`2.25 crore, funded through the trict party committee. strong committee that can tively counter the YSRC.” Based on his decision, a
15th Finance Commission allo- addressed recent allegations The committee consisted lead the party with vision. The race for the district full-fledged district com-
cation. regarding disability pensions, of revenue minister Elected representatives president post is heating mittee would be formed.
She emphasised the govern- dismissing claims that such Anagani Satya Prasad, in the district have shared up. As per speculations, The meeting saw wide
ment’s commitment to expedit- benefits were being with- Chandragiri MLA Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy interacts with their views. These opin- the TD’s Nellore parlia- participation from dis-
ing the project so that the facil- drawn. Pulivarthi Nani and Arya Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy and his wife ions will be compiled into mentary party in-charge trict-level leaders, local
ity becomes operational at the “Some people are making Vysya state corporation and Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanti Reddy at the TD a report and submitted to and Wakf board chairman representatives and party
earliest, providing fire and baseless allegations about pen- chairman Dundi Rakesh. office in Nellore on Tuesday. the CM, who will take the SK Abdul Aziz, parliamen- cadres, reaffirming the
emergency services to resi- sions for the disabled and are The panel members final decision on the new tary party general secre- TDP’s intent to consoli-
dents of Yendada and sur- spreading such misinforma- accorded a grand welcome district committee." tary Chejerla Venkateswar date and strengthen its
rounding areas. tion through media outlets,” by endowments minister Reddy and others. local MP Vemireddy Committee members Reddy, Vemireddy organisational base in
On the occasion, Anitha also the minister said. Anam Ramanarayana The panel also included Prabhakar Reddy. also interacted with grass- Pattabhirami Reddy, a Nellore.
LOSS OF PASSPORT
I, KUNCHALA KALYAN CHAKRAVARTHI S/o.
Kunchala Edukondalu, resident of Door No:
86-16-2314, 4th Lane, Vikalangula Colony,
Guntur - 522004, A.P. I lost my original Passport
No.W1370110 (Issued on 26-05-2022 expiry on
STATE
STATE
DECCAN CHRONICLE
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CHRONICLE | WEDNESDAY
| VIJAYAWADA | 27 AUGUST
| WEDNESDAY 2025 2025
| 27 AUGUST
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25-05-2032 at Hyderabad) while I was traveling
from my house to 14th cross Road, Collector
Office Road, Guntur for taking xerox copies.

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cont: 7075594924.

CHANGE OF NAME & DOB

I, PADMAVATHI spouse of No:1369472W,
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
175GLVWZRUOGUHFRUGODXUHO
Rank: NK(TS), THOKALA SAMBASIVA RAO, MEG
records, R/o. H.No: 4-50, Bandarupalli Vill,
Tadikonda Mdl, Guntur Dist - 522018, have
changed my name from PADMAVATHI to
THOKALA PADMAVATHI and my correct date of
CENTRE INAUGURATED AT ANU CAMPUS
birth is 26-05-1970 but not 26-03-1970 vide affidavit DC CORRESPONDENT dents with advanced skills
dated 26-08-2025 before the Notary. Henceforth
I will be called as THOKALA PADMAVATHI VMC, PCB break Maha’s record of 4,464 idols with students’ support VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26 in financial and investment
management. The event on
GOV., CM, JAGAN
(DOB: 26-05-1970) for all purposes.
MD ILYAS | DC The department of com- Tuesday also marked the
VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26 merce and business admin- formal inauguration of the
CHANGE OF NAME
I, BONDALAPATI SIRISHRAJA (Old Name), NTR district has entered CONVEY GANESHA istration, Acharya Naga-
rjuna University (ANU),
training centre on the ANU
campus. The centre was

FETE GREETINGS
S/o. BONDALAPATI VENKAT RAO, Resident of the World Book of entered into a MoU with inaugurated by vice-chan-
D.No: 12-7-89/12, Ganesh Vari Veedhi, Records (London) by Nirmaan Organisation to cellor Prof K. Gangadhara
Kothapeta, Guntur - 522001, Guntur District, preparing 7,730 eco- establish an Investment Rao, in the presence of Prof.
Andhra Pradesh. I have changed my name as friendly clay Ganesh DC CORRESPONDENT Management Training Ramineni Sivaraprasad,
BONDALAPATI SIREESH RAJA (New Name) idols, setting a new global VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26. Centre at the university, dean, along with key digni-
S/o. BONDALAPATI VENKAT RAO. Hereafter my record. The initiative, aimed at equipping stu- taries.
name is known as BONDALAPATI SIREESH RAJA jointly organised by the AP Governor Justice S.
(New Name) S/o. BONDALAPATI VENKAT RAO. district administration, Abdul Nazeer conveyed
Vijayawada Municipal his wishes to the people
Corporation (VMC), and on the occasion of Gan-
CHANGE OF NAME the Andhra Pradesh esha festival. The Gove-
I, VANHER PATHAN (Old Name), W/o. Pollution Control Board rnor said, “I convey my w-
CHAND KHAN PATHAN, Resident of (PCB) aimed at creating arm greetings to the peo-
D.No: 27-278, Subbaiah Thota, environmental aware- ple of AP on the occasion
Chilakaluripet, Palnadu District, Andhra
Pradesh. I have changed my name as
ness during the Ganesh of Ganesha festival. It is
Chaturthi festivities. Students busy making mud Ganesha idols at an event organised by the AP an important Hindu festi-
VANHAR PATHAN (New Name) W/o.
CHAND KHAN PATHAN. Hereafter my Maharashtra held the Pollution Control Board, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, and NTR district val celebrated with great
name is known as VANHAR PATHAN earlier record with 4,464 administration at IGMC Stadium on Tuesday. —C. NARAYANA RAO fervour, devotion, and gai-
(New Name) W/o. CHAND KHAN PATHAN. clay Ganesh idols. ety with the participation
World Book of Records A massive Ganesh idol made of one lakh sarees stands ready for celebrations at of family members.”
joint secretary (South Lanka Grounds, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday. — P Narasimha Murthy Governor Nazeer fur-
CHANGE OF NAME India) Dr. U. Elijah made ther added, “Devotees
I, RAMADEVI KOLUSU W/o. GUNDUBOINA the formal announce- offer prayers to Lord
LOKESWARA RAO, resident of Door No: 8-137/1,
Near
Near YSRYSR Statue, Vissannapeta, Vissannapeta
Sttue, Vissannapeta,
mandal, NTR District, A.P. I have changed my
name after my marriage from RAMADEVI
KOLUSU to GUNDUBOINA VENKATA RAMA DEVI
ment and presented the
world record certificate
and medal to NTR district
collector Dr. G.
Secretariat distributes Ganesha to remove obsta-
cles and bestow prosperi-
ty on everyone. On this a-
uspicious festival day, it is
W/o GUNDUBOINA LOKESWARA RAO. Henceforth
I will be called as GUNDUBOINA VENKATA RAMA
DEVI W/o GUNDUBOINA LOKESWARA RAO
for all purposes.
Lakshmisha.
Dr U. Elijah appreciated
the collective contribu-
tion of students, associa-
tions and officials.
eco-friendly clay idols
DC CORRESPONDENT
customary to invoke Lord
Ganesha for the success
of new ventures. I pray
that the Lord showers his
blessings on all of us to
NAMES CORRECTION Speaking on the occa- VIJAYAWADA, AUG. 26. lead a life of peace, p-
I, CHENNAREDDY SRINIVASAREDDY S/o. sion, health minister Y. rosperity, and harmony.”
Venkateswara Reddy, R/o. D.No.9-14, Satya Kumar Yadav In a symbolic move Chief Minister Nara
Jangamguntlapalem (V), Medikonduru (M), described the achieve- ahead of the Ganesha fes- Chandrababu Naidu has
Guntur (Dist), AP. My son RITHVIK REDDY ment as a milestone, link- tival, a large-scale distri- emphasised the impor-
CHENNAREDDY is studying 10th class in
Loyola Public School, Guntur bearing Unique ing cultural traditions bution of eco-friendly tance of worshipping
ID 8824986. In his school records and ICSE with environmental resp- clay idols was organised Ganesh idols made from
Board records my son name, my name and my onsibility. He said such at the Andhra Pradesh clay or from natural seeds
wife name were erroneously mentioned as initiatives help inculcate State Secretariat on rather than using harm-
CHENNAREDDY RITHVIK REDDY, SRINIVASA REDDY sensitivity towards Tuesday, carrying the ful Plaster of Paris (POP)
CHENNAREDDY and SELYUSHA CHENNAREDDY.
Hence I decare our correct names are
nature among children message: “Worship idols. Former chief min-
RITHVIK REDDY CHENNAREDDY, CHENNAREDDY from a young age. Ganesha made of clay, ister and YSRC president
SRINIVASAREDDY and TAMMA SELYUSHA. The minister thanked protect the environment Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Chief Minister N. — safeguarding nature is also conveyed his greet-
Chandrababu Naidu, everyone’s responsibili- ings.
Deputy Chief Minister K. ty.”
Pawan Kalyan and Minister for revenue, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, member secre-
Education minister Nara registration and stamps
tary Saravanan, and AP PCB chairman Dr P. Krishnaiah
Lokesh for granting per- Anagani Satyaprasad,
missions and free elec- along with staff members release a poster on the eco-friendly Ganesh festival at
tricity to the pandals and officials, distributed the Secretariat on Tuesday. —BY ARRANGEMENT
where Ganesha idols “seed Ganesha idols” distributed among gov- NSS Officer M. Sudhakar,
have been installed. He crafted from natural clay. ernment employees in APPCB environmental
requested Ganesh Utsav These unique idols con- the Secretariat. engineer Md. Najina
committees to maintain tain embedded seeds, and The initiative aims to Begum, and representa-
the discipline and sancti- once immersed in water discourage the use of tives from the
ty of the occasion. after the puja, the clay Plaster of Paris and plas- Foundation for
He appreciated that like dissolves and saplings tic idols during the festi- Environmental and
Plaster of Paris and sprout, spreading green- val and promote environ- Social Safety. The digni-
chemical colours, which ery in their place. mentally sustainable taries underlined the cru-
contribute to health haz- Simultaneously, under alternatives. cial role of individuals in
ards, have been avoided. the aegis of the Andhra APPCB chairman P. protecting and preserv-
Vijayawada MP Pradesh Pollution Krishnaiah oversaw the ing nature, stressing that
Kesineni Sivanath alias Control Board (APPCB), programme, which was environmental safety is a
Chinni asked people to similar clay idols were also attended by State shared responsibility.
make the upcoming
Ganesh festivities in AP Pollution Control Krishna from pollution is and VMC.
Vijayawada a model for Board chairman P. a collective duty,” he Vijayawada police com-
other districts. Vijaya- Krishnayya appreciated remarked. missioner S.V.
wada Central MLA the collective action to District collector Dr. G. Rajashekhar Babu
Bonda Umamaheswara reduce air pollution in Lakshmisha revealed appealed to organisers to
Rao wanted zero use of cities like that nearly 20 schools, strictly adhere to noise
Plaster of Paris and arti- Visakhapatnam and colleges and 20 associa- pollution regulations
ficial colours in idol-mak- Vijayawada. tions partnered in the during the Ganesh festiv-
ing in future. ”Protecting River event, along with the PCB ities.

From Kharavela to Matharas:

Ganesha legacy in Srikakulam
KMP PATNAIK | DC the clay idols of Ganesha
● Srimukhalingam
VISAKHAPATNAM, AUG. 26 crafted for annual wor-
town holds 2,000- ship echo the same
Worship of Lord Gan- year Ganesha tra- iconography seen in
esha in a little-known dition. Uttarandhra’s ancient
town of Srimukhaling- ● Roots traced to temples.
am in Srikakulam dis- This cultural linkage
Kharavela era. becomes clearer when
trict -- once the capital of
Kalinga Empire -- is an ● Mukhalingam one recalls that the
unbroken tradition for temples house Eastern Ganga kings
long. This system links unique Ganesha shifted their capital from
the present-day temples icons. K a l i n g a n a g a r a
with a spiritual heritage (Mukhalingam) to
stretching over two mil- ● Tradition spread to Cuttack under
lennia. AP–Odisha temples. A n a n t av a r m a n
Epigraphist Bishnu Chodaganga Deva, carry-
Mohan Adhikari notes ● Ganesha worship ing their devotional and
Ganesha idol at reflects Kalinga’s artistic traditions with
that traces of Ganesha
worship can be identified Someswara temple, tradition, blending them.
as early as the reign of Srimukhalingam. Ganesha finds a place
Shaiva, Shakta.
Kharavela, the legendary even in great Vaishnavite
Kalinga ruler of the 1st found a central place. tions of Eastern Ganga shrines such as
century BCE. In the rock- “The Madhukeswara ruler Narasimha Deva Srikurmam and
cut caves of Kalinga, group of monuments in (1396 CE) further con- Simhachalam, Ganesha.
depictions of Ganesha Mukhalingam is particu- firm that Ganesha wor- Within the Beda
suggest that the ele- larly significant. Within ship was not just popular Mandapa of the Varaha
phant-headed deity was this complex, devotees among common devotees Lakshmi Narasimha
revered even in those can still find the Siddha but it also enjoyed royal temple at Simhachalam,
early times as the Vinayaka, Nrutya patronage. a finely carved Kalinga-
remover of obstacles and Ganesha and Varada Beyond Mukhalingam, style Ganesha idol stands
that the Lord is first to be Ganesha, each with the Ganesha tradition in quiet dignity.
worshipped before any unique iconographic fea- spread across Srikak- “:Though primarily
sacred ritual. tures,’’ Bishnu Mohan ulam’s sacred landscape. Vaishnava shrines, they
The Mathara dynasty told Deccan Chronicle. Ancient temples such as incorporated Ganesha as
(4th–6th Century CE), He said a striking the Vaidyanatha, he was Agrpujya—the
which ruled over parts of example is the Dundi Poteswara, Somewara first to be worshipped,”
modern-day Srikakulam Ganapati temple, con- and Bhimeswara temples says Adhikari.
This reflects the Smarta
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up to Pithapuram, fur- structed in the rare house Ganesha idols as
ther enriched this tradi- Khakhara style of Paswa Devatas (integral tradition of Kalinga,
tion. Kalinga architecture in deities of Siva temples). where harmony among
Numerous Ganesha the 8th Century. Another Similar traditions con- multiple ( five deities)
SITUATION VACANT sculptures from the Pidha Deula style shrine tinued in Parvatipuram was the cornerstone of
Mandasa (Srikakulam) dedicated to Ganesha and Vizianagaram dis- devotion.
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NOTICE Ganesha worship Interestingly, Ganesha Gallavali, and Adhikari, who deci-
received a renewed archi- also appears in the Dibbilingeswara feature phered 200 plus inscrip-
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Court can’t let govt hold

sway over social media
T
he Supreme Court’s warning to social media influencers and podcasters
against offending the dignity and sensitivities of others, especially of vul-
nerable groups, and its directive to the Union government to come up with
a regulatory framework for social media users that demarcates the bound-
aries of free speech and defines the obligations that accompany its exercise, too,
appear as a timely reminder regarding the exceptions to the right to freedom of
speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution. However, the rationale of
this warning and the logic that “commercial content” is not entitled to this funda-
mental right available to citizens otherwise are both baffling.
To start with, the directive of the court is not in sync with its own past orders.
Those always safeguarded the right to freedom of speech and expression without
any reservations and defended it against governmental trespasses. The court may
have been constrained to look at liberties taken by some New Age “influencers” in
the content put out by them on social media, unlike that in legacy media which has
its own checks and balances. So it is perfectly understandable that these individu-
als must necessarily be sensitised to the impact of their efforts. Their message may
be perfectly enjoyable for their own followers but might touch a raw nerve with
other members of the larger audience.
Equally, while self-deprecation may be acceptable, laughing at others can both
LETTERS
India, Russia and China:
breach sensitivities and be in bad taste, as the court has pointed out. There must be
attempts to understand the concerns of the larger society, including those who
struggle for their daily subsistence. The court’s attempts are welcome up to that
point.
And, too, Article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution which guarantees freedom of speech
NO RULE FROM JAIL
and expression to all citizens also authorises the government to impose reasonable
The assertion of Union

Collaborators or rivals?
restrictions on it under six specific occasions. home minister Amit Shah
However, “commercial content” is not one among those occasions. In other that elected representatives
words, someone who makes commercial content cannot be subjected to control
based on criteria other than the six specified in the Constitution. The bench is who are in jail for more
authorised to hold that the citizen’s right to life and dignity under Article 21 of the than 30 days on serious
Constitution prevails over another’s right to free speech under Article 19. But that Continuing the ic cooperation to be settled.
end can be achieved by better sensitisation, and in extreme cases, by punitive China is the largest global criminal charges should be
means, and not by governmental control.
friendly relationship exporter with a 15 per cent removed from office is both
with Russia is
Disconcertingly, the apex court has vested the responsibility of preparing
guidelines for social media users with the government at a time when votaries of
Sanjeev Ahluwalia sensible, purely
share in global goods trade.
India’s exit from the
welcome and laudable (No
free speech across the globe fight governments to protect their and others’ right to because there are Regional Economic government should func-
information. Cooperation Partnership — tion from jail, says Shah,
It has been repeated ad nauseam that media-persons (and citizen journalists)
fewer flash points the fifteen-country Asia-
exercising rights under Article 19 (1) (a) enjoy no more protection than an ordinary than opportunities. Pacific economic pact, at the Aug, 26). However, since
citizen. As a corollary, a restriction imposed on the journalist will inevitably be Growing a mutually negotiations stage in 2019 — 2014, several politicians
extended to every citizen by a government which is trigger-happy when it comes to respectful relation- was driven by its unwilling-
facing corruption allega-

T
curtaining citizens’ rights. oday, India and nuclear confrontation in ness to be flooded by sub-
1971 by despatching a
ship with China sidised Chinese goods. It is tions in Maharashtra,
The apex court’s attempts to come to the rescue of vulnerable sections of the soci- Russia are collabo-
ety and protect their self-respect are indeed laudable, and the court has added to its rators, as are nuclear armed fleet to neu- would be a positive. unclear how high American
tariffs on imports from
Assam, West Bengal and
own prestige by siding with the meek once again. But handing over the job of con- China and Russia, tralise America’s Seventh
trolling the social media to the government could end up in a repeat of the prover- whilst China and Fleet, tasked by President China will go. But China is Andhra Pradesh have either
bial fence eating the crop. The court must, hence, keep its eyes wide open when the India are perceived as adver- Richard Nixon and his aide century. It wisely chose to sure to be under pressure to joined the NDA or extended
government gets back to it with these so-called guidelines. saries jostling for global Henry Kissinger to overawe reconcile matters by signing diversify exports and it has
space with long-standing India into abandoning sup- formal treaties which capacity to spare. India is outside support to it. What
border disputes left unre- port for Bangladesh’s free- included give or take of dis- unlikely to be a willing trade was the result of the cases
India braces for Trump’s sanctions solved — bleeding sores
demanding economically
draining deterrent assets on
dom struggle.
India’s relationship with
China is handicapped by the
puted territory with Russia.
Nevertheless, in the 20th
century the neighbours
partner for increasing its
deficit in goods trade with
China of $99 billion (2024).
against them is unclear.
Udatha Rama Chandra Rao
Can export-oriented

T
he dreaded day is here on which the Trump sanctions on India, which come both sides of the 3,500-km- forcible occupation of the clashed yet again on the Kakinada district
as a 25 per cent additional penalty on goods exported on top of 25 per cent tar- long border. It is an odd Aksai Chin area by China in Ussuri river — the Zhenbao Chinese investment in India
iff, kicked in. Taking the “tiger” line in choosing to defy the US President
rather than try to placate him or flatter him with nominations for the Nobel Peace
threesome.
Russia is not by culture,
1962, the illegal 1963 cession
by Pakistan to Chin of more
Island incident in 1969 —
which pushed China to aban-
and a realignment of India’s
export basket, bridge India’s V-P ELECTION
Prize, Oscar or Emmy, India joins Brazil, China and Russia in a trade war with the convention or geographical than 5,000 sq km of land in don strategic autonomy, unfavourable trade skew? A Ideally, President and Vice-
United States. India did the right thing in not being forced into signing an unfair location of its human popula- the Shaksgam Valley, north junk ideological affinity as a recent ICRIER policy brief President elections should happen
trade deal that was featured in extensive talks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tion, an Asian country. More of the Siachen Glacier, in glue in international rela- defining the broad strategy beyond party lines and unanimous-
declared that there will be no compromising the interests of farmers, cattle han- than three-fourths of its land Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, tions and seek a productive to de-escalate trade and ly (Keep sectarian politics out of elec-
dlers and small-scale industries. It is clear there will be no kowtowing to demands area is in Asia but its power the Doklam standoff in 2017 engagement with the United investment restrictions, tion for V-P, Aug. 26). Home minis-
that came with the threat of putting up trade barriers against a country that loyal- centres and three-fourths of and the Galwan skirmishes States instead. The 1972 visit thoughtfully and strategical- ter Amit Shah’s remarks on V-P
ist aides closest to Trump say they love. its population are in Europe, in 2020. This was also the to Beijing by President ly, is timely advice. India is a candidate retired Justice B.
It is no comfort for India to be singled out for using Russian crude purchases for with a long tradition of rela- period when the US-India Nixon inaugurated the fast-growing, young econo- Sudershan Reddy’s 2011 judgment
its energy security even as China and Europe, which keeps importing Russian nat- tionships with the European relationship was soaring, mainstreaming of China my, with population peaking about government backed operation
ural gas for energy needs as well as to heat its homes in winter, are spared the great powers. It is a and deeper strategic into global international only by the 2060s. That buys Salwa Judum as unconstitutional
ordeal. Its denial of any Trump role in stopping an India-Pakistan war is echoed by Eurasian power straddling alliances were being forged affairs, including securing us time, but also means over- which has prevented the clean up
the Pakistan foreign minister too, but the US President is taking his animus against two continents. via the Quad. President its claim to the UNSC seat whelming strategic heft ver- Naxal movement, is quoted out of
India to an unprecedented level. China and India are Asian Trump’s capricious disre- previously occupied by sus China, is unlikely over context and misleading. Under
The PM is appealing to consumers to buy India-made goods, especially during the powers, but that commonali- gard of allies in general and Taiwan. Once the Soviet the near term — so why pro- Salwa Judum then government pro-
festival season while measures to compensate those who will be immediately affect- ty hides more than it reveals. India in particular, whilst Union collapsed and the crastinate? India can and vided arms and ammunition to
ed by declining US imports are being contemplated. MSMEs, which contribute China has always been a imposing arbitrary, unilat- threat perception dulled, must leverage the future but untrained ignorant and innocent
nearly 45 per cent to US exports, and sectors highly exposed like gems and jew- top-down authoritarian eral import tariffs and China formally settled out- calibrated compromises for locals in the forest to protect, com-
ellery, textiles, auto parts and electronics, will need a cushion of easy credit, PLI regime first under local threatening India with penal standing border issues with peace building should not be bat and eliminate trained organised
payouts and other policy support which the government must firm up soon. imperial rule and then tariffs for importing Russian Russia in 2004, by when it ruled out, merely to avoid Naxals in Chhattisgarh area which
The sacrifices to protect the small dairy and agricultural farmers who make up under the Communist Party crude oil, has left India adrift had the strategic advantage. the political downside of resulted in brutal mass killing of
nearly half the population becomes crucial as time alone might make even a capri- of China. It was never in 2025. China feels the relation- domestic contestation. locals and burning of villages by
cious Trump, who is now busy threatening Cina with 200 per cent tariffs on mag- colonised. India, like much Could this be an inflection ship with India should not be Continuing the friendly Naxal groups.
nets which the US badly needs, realises the folly of extreme protectionism that runs of Asia and Africa, emerged point, which China wants to determined solely by the dis- relationship with Russia is Buddha Jagdish Rao
against the grain of modern global trade. from colonial rule only exploit? China’s ambassador agreements on border is- sensible, purely because Visakhapatnam
Far from moral posturing, the Trump braggadocio is, amid personal family busi- recently and the national to India, Xu Feihong, raises sues. But learning from Chi- there are fewer flash points
ness aggrandisement, all about trade blackmail. A peace deal in Ukraine may be
the quickest route out or India may have to await inflationary factors, like the con-
ethos is still being shaped
across the divides of lan-
hopes when he points to pos-
sible good news from the
na’s own experience, border
settlements are a significant
than opportunities.
Developing a mutually COMMERCIAL SPEECH
sumer having to pay more, to show up in the US economy. Standing up to Trump guage, religion, regional cul- Tianjin SCO summit later enabler of closer economic respectful relationship with The Supreme Court is right in judg-
is a national cause now, regardless of cost. ture, caste and gender. this month. The post-Galwan and defence cooperation. China would be a positive ing that a commercial or prohibited
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he recent arrest of two Catholic nuns at With police refusing to file their complaints, the ed across the country, while in 2022 there were 599 money or material benefit in cash or kind, employ-
Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh three women approached the Chhattisgarh incidents. There were 147 violent incidents in 2014, ment, free education in schools or colleges run by
caught the nation’s attention and was Women’s Commission recently to seek action that gradually rose every year until it dipped to 279 religious institutions”. Children will lose free edu-
viewed with concern by the Christian com- against Jyoti Sharma and two men who assaulted in 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but shot up to cation under this rule.
munity. The two nuns, Preethy Mary and Vandana and touched them inappropriately. 505 next year. Many incidents go unreported either The Centre must intervene to rein in fundamen-
Francis, both from Kerala, along with three tribal Many such recent incidents have sent tremors because these happen in remote areas or as the vic- talist elements in the country who file false com-
M.P. women and a man, were waiting on July 25 to board among Christians, with no respite visible. The fear tims look the other way to avoid retribution. Till plaints with impunity and get Christians arrested.
a train to Agra when they were confronted by is that no concrete steps are being taken to curb July, 336 incidents were recorded in 2025. The apex court should take cognisance of the gravi-
Nathanael Bajrang Dal activists who assaulted them and took such incidents. With the police hand in glove with Uttar Pradesh leads in attacks on Christians, with ty of the situation and strike down the anti-conver-
them to the GRP. The police registered a case fundamentalist elements, the situation is precari- 188 incidents reported last year, followed by sion laws that impinge on the fundamental rights of
against the nuns for human trafficking and forcible ous. The false propaganda by bigoted elements that Chhattisgarh, with 150. In 2023, UP registered 275 citizens to practice and propagate their religion
conversion under the Chhattisgarh Religious Christians are out to convert others is gaining violent incidents and Chhattisgarh 132. Till July without any restraint.
Freedom Act and Immoral Traffic Prevention Act. ground. If conversions to Christianity were so ram- 2025, UP and Chhattisgarh recorded 95 and 86 Conversion being a matter of individual faith,
This despite the tribal women claiming they were pant, their population wouldn’t have dwindled to attacks on Christians respectively. there need be no barriers to any. The enactment of
Targeting of nuns adults, as proof of which they produced their
Aadhaar, and that they were Christians already, a
fact supported by their parents. They clarified they
2.30 per cent (2011 Census) from 2.34 per cent in 2001.
Soon after the arrest and release of nuns in Durg,
there was another attack on nuns and priests by
Such frequent attacks not only instil a sense of
insecurity among Christians but also dents India’s
global image. Twelve states have anti-conversion
anti-conversion laws cast aspersions on the intelli-
gence of our citizens who, it is supposed, can be eas-
ily lured or forced to convert. When there is an ele-

shows vital need to were willingly going to Agra with the nuns for skills
training in their convent.
Despite being coerced to give statements against
right-wing activists at Gangadhar village in
Odisha’s Balasore district on August 6.
While going to a memorial service, they were
laws in place, and efforts are on to make them more
stringent. The 2021 UP anti-conversion law has been
challenged in the Supreme Court, which has stayed
ment of propaganda, it goes without saying it car-
ries an element of persuasion, and not force.
Freedom to propagate one’s religion carries with it

protect Christians the nuns, the three girls stuck to their guns and did
not yield to pressure by the police and the hostile
mob. Yet, under threat and assault, one of them was
attacked by some activists alleging conversion of
villagers. Earlier, on June 15, Pastor Vinod
Kunjumon and Prem Chand were arrested from
its operation until a complete hearing.
Chhattisgarh proposes to make its anti-conversion
law more stringent.
as a natural corollary: the freedom to convert.
Anyone lodging a false complaint of conversion
must be dealt with a heavy hand as it not only
amounts to harassment and unnecessary detention
from persecution
coerced to give adverse statements and the police Ghaziabad for alleged forcible conversion on a com- In the struggle for one-upmanship, Uttarakhand
filed an FIR at the diktat of a Bajrang Dal woman plaint by a Bajrang Dal activist. With no evidence, passed the Freedom of Religion and Prohibition of of victims, but also encourages others to lodge false
activist, Jyoti Sharma, and sent to judicial custody. the police arrested the two. A week later, the police Unlawful Conversion (Amendment) Bill 2025 complaints to gain media publicity. The police must
The matter took a political hue with the Kerala were still groping for evidence. recently, with stricter penalties just short of the be educated to be bold enough to reject false com-
government and even BJP leaders striving to get The Religious Liberty Commission of the death sentence. It provides for arrest without war- plaints and not be carried away by mob frenzy to
them released, as the BJP is making desperate Evangelical Fellowship of India claims there were rant, seizure of properties and has been made non- register false complaints as had happened in Durg.
attempts to get a foothold in Kerala politics. They as many as 840 attacks on churches and Christians bailable. Inducement for conversion has been
were finally released on August 2 on bail. last year. In 2023, 601 violent incidents were report- defined as offering “any gift, gratification, easy The writer is a retired CRPF IGP
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favourable environment for Sangh’s method of tar- RQKLP *DQGKL E\WKH Madhubani (Bihar), rain Jammu on Tuesday. — PTI
both global and domestic man- geting anyone and it did 566 Aug. 26: Launching

7 Vaishno pilgrims among 11

ufacturers and companies like so with Mahatma Gan- attack on the NDA gov-
Maruti Suzuki, India's largest dhi as well. Gandhi ma- —RAHUL GANDHI ernment at the Centre
car exporter, had become de the remarks at an in- /R3LQ/RN6DEKD over the ongoing Special
brand ambassadors of the teraction with Mahagat- Intensive Revision (SIR)
campaign. hbandhan allies in Bih- personal attacks. They of the electoral rolls in
Noting that for four consecu- ar, a video of which he used to do it with Bihar, Congress leader
tive years, Maruti Suzuki had
been India’s largest car
exporter, the Prime Minister
announced that EV exports
would begin on the same scale
and affirmed that in dozens of
posted on his X handle.
In the video, Gandhi is
seen having tea at a
dhaba here on Sunday
with RJD’s Tejashwi
Yadav, CPI(ML)'s
Gandhi ji all the time.
People don't know, don't
remember the amount
of abuse and defama-
tion heaped on him
(Gandhi) by the RSS.
Rahul Gandhi said peo-
ple must protect their
right to vote to safe-
guard the Constitution.
The SIR in Bihar has
exposed the BJP and
dead in heavy rain, landslides
DC CORRESPONDENT were killed when the moun- down. I rushed to safety but
countries around the world, Dipankar Bha- How much they lied the EC, and so people With agency inputs tainside literally gave way was injured,” Kiran told PTI
the EVs that will run will ttacharya, Vikassheel about him, this is their have started calling SRINAGAR, JAMMU, AUG. 26 around 3 pm, 21 people were Videos from a hospital bed in
proudly bear the label: Made Insaan Party’s Mukesh style," the Leader of leaders of the saffron injured. The toll could go up. Katra. “We were a group of
in India. Sahani, Mahatma Opposition in the Lok party vote chor, he said Eleven people were killed, Several people were feared five out of which three are
He said that until a few years Gandhi's great-grand- Sabha said. at a public rally in including seven pilgrims trapped, officials said as res- injured,” added another girl,
ago, batteries in India were son Tushar Gandhi, Tushar Gandhi said Madhubanias. struck by a landslide on the cuers scrambled to pull out traumatised by her narrow
imported. To strengthen EV Bihar Congress chief that earlier debates BJP leaders are indu- Vaishno Devi route as rag- those buried under the escape.
manufacturing, it was essen- Rajesh Kumar and used to be very strong lging in Vote Chori ing rivers overflowed their debris near the Inderprastha Many relatives gathered at
tial for India to begin domestic Congress leader and heated, but there through the ECI. People banks, flattening every- Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari. the hospital and Vaishno
battery production. Shakeel Ahmad Khan. was never personal must come forward to thing in their way, and The landslide struck at a Devi base camp in Katra
Recalling that in 2017, the “The RSS method of abuse. "Now it has been protect their right to boulders, trees and rocks point about halfway along looking for news of their
foundation of the TDSG bat- attacking is (making) legitimised," he said. vote, he added. — PTI hurtled down slopes across People on a bridge over the the winding 12-km trek from loved ones. Some of the
tery plant was laid with this Jammu region on Tuesday. Beas river as it flows in Katra town to the hilltop injured have been shifted to
vision, Modi announced that Pilgrimage to the Vaishno spate due to incessant rain, shrine. Kiran, from Mohali the Narayana Hospital in
under the initiative, three
Japanese companies would INFRA SCAM: ED Devi shrine being suspend-
ed.
in Mandi on Tuesday. — PTI in Punjab, was among those
caught in the hail of stones,
Katra, about 15 km from
Jammu. Three relief
jointly manufacture battery
cells in India for the first time RAIDS PREMISES Infrastructure
severely damaged with
was Traffic on the Jammu-
Srinagar and Kishtwar-
trees and boulders.
“I was coming down the
columns of the Army were
swiftly mobilised in rescue

OF AAP LEADER
and battery cell electrodes will bridges collapsing and Doda national highways hill after performing dar- and relief operations in
also be produced within India. mobile towers and electrici- was suspended and dozens shan when people started and around Katra, the PRO
He emphasised that this locali- ty poles breaking like virtu- of hill roads were blocked shouting. I saw stones falling Defence Jammu said.
sation would empower India’s New Delhi: The al twigs in many areas of or damaged by landslides
self-reliance and will acceler- Enforcement Direct- Jammu and in Kashmir. or flashfloods, they said.
ate the growth of the hybrid orate (ED) on Tuesday Telecom services col- Many trains to and from
electric vehicle sector. searched the premises lapsed in large parts of the Jammu were cancelled.
of former Delhi minis- union territory, leading to The winding route to the
ter Saurabh millions being cut off from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine
SHIVAKUMAR Bharadwaj and some
other private players
communication and esca-
lating problems, officials
atop the Trikuta hill was a
picture of devastation.
APOLOGISES OVER as part of a money
l a u n d e r i n g
said, according to PTI. While at least seven people

RSS ANTHEM West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during the foun-

dation stone laying event of several government
investigation linked to
an alleged scam in
DC CORRESPONDENT projects, in Purba Bardhaman on Tuesday. — PTI health infrastructure
BENGALURU, AUG. 26 projects during the

Coming under fire over

singing the RSS anthem on the
floor of the Vidhan Saudha,
Don’t be lollipop of previous AAP govern-
ment in Delhi.

in
At least 13 locations
the National
president of the Karnataka
Pradesh Congress Committee
and Deputy Chief Minister
BJP, Mamata to ECI Capital Region were
raided by the agency
sleuths.
D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday RAJIB CHOWDHURI | similarity in our lan- The AAP claimed
tendered an apology. DC guage on both sides?” that the raids against
Shivakkumar said that if KOLKATA, AUG. 26 she wondered. Bharadwaj were an
singing of RSS anthem hurt She also argued that attempt to divert
his party men and leaders of West Bengal Chief top global educational attention from ques-
I.N.D.I.A bloc, of which Minister Mamata institutes like Oxford tions being raised
Congress party is the alliance Banerjee on Tuesday and Harvard cannot about Prime Minister
partner, — then, “I apologise to asked the Election function without Narendra Modi’s
I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders and not Commission of India Bengalis. degree and that the
to those indulging in unneces- (ECI) not to become a “Trump drove out case against the party
sary politics.” ‘lollipop’ of the BJP Gujaratis (from the US) leader was false.
Reacting to the criticism, over special intensive but places like
Shivakumar said, “I sung two
lines of RSS anthem to quip
revision (SIR) of the
voters' list ahead of
Harvard,
Columbia,
Oxford,
San ARTICLE 200
AGAIN SPARKS
leader of opposition in assem- assembly polls in the Francisco cannot run
bly R. Ashoka during a discus- state. without Bengalis,”
sion on stampede at the She said, “Every time Banerjee claimed.
Chinnaswamy stadium and
had no intention to praise
there is a poll, calls for
NRC and dropping
Taking a swipe at
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, the
DISCUSSION
RSS.” names from the voters'
list rise. I offer my Trinamool Congress DC CORRESPONDENT
loads of respect to EC! supremo lamented that NEW DELHI, AUG. 26
4 BANGLADESHIS But, please,
become a lollipop of
don't she never “expected” to
call her party “Chor” The Supreme Court on
HELD IN WB FOR the BJP. Otherwise, the
people of the country
during his last visit to
the state. She said, “I
Tuesday expressed
concern at the inter-
ILLEGAL ENTRY will not forgive you. Let
the voters of Bengal be
don't expect this from
the PM. I respect his
pretation of Article
200 of the Con-
DC CORRESPONDENT left to do their bit.” chair. Similarly, he stitution by some
BERHAMPORE, AUG. 26 The CM was speaking should respect our states, to say that
at a government event chairs also. Why would Governors have an
Four Bangladeshi nationals in Burdwan town. he say: I stopped the independent power to
were arrested by the police on “Every time they come flow of funds to Bengal withhold a Bill with-
Monday night in Murshidabad here they make allega- because all are thieves out returning it to the
of West Bengal. They had ille- tions of Bangladeshis here?” State Assembly. Some
gally entered India by crossing living in Bengal. We Banerjee then alleged, BJP-ruled states
the border at Padma river near never created “Uttar Pradesh, double defended the autono-
Shivanagar Ghat in Ranitala. Bangladesh. It’s your engine governments in my of Governors and
The group was waiting for an forefathers who did it. Maharashtra and Bihar President in assenting
Indian tout to provide them What can we do to the are the biggest thieves. to Bills passed by their
shelter at a nearby village but assemblies and said,
came to the notice of cops for "assent to a law cannot
the gathering at night and got be given by court."
caught. All of them are youths A five-judge bench
and crossed the border appar- headed by CJI B.R.
ently in search of jobs. Gavai was hearing the
They were Alaman Sheikh of Presidential reference
Sonaikandi village and Sabbir on assent to Bills
Sheikh, Mannan Sheikh and passed by Assemblies
Mohammad Biplab of Berpara and the timeline for
village at Rajshahi in Bangl- their approval.
adesh, according to the police. The bench also com-
A faculty member takes class for participants at prising Justice Surya
Kant, Justice Vikram
3 ARRESTED FOR the Allen Career Institute. — BY ARRANGEMENT
Nath, Justice P.S.
Narasimha and
ASSAULTING MAN Enrol for Tallentex Justice
Chandurkar
A.S.
will
IN BENGALURU resume hearing on Th-

DC CORRESPONDENT
BENGALURU, AUG. 26
by Sept. 30, says Allen ursday when Tamil
Nadu and Kerala are
scheduled to make
DC CORRESPONDENT classroom and digital submissions and
Police arrested three individu- NEW DELHI, AUG. 26 courses. defend the April 8 ver-
als on charges of assaulting a Each participant will dict which for the first
man on August 24. Following Allen Career Institute also receive a time prescribed a
the receipt of the complaint at on Tuesday said Competitive Success timeline for the
the Kalasipalya police station, September 30 is the last Index (CSI), which will President to decide on
the three individuals were date to register for give an indicative rank- the Bills cleared by the
taken into custody. The victim Allen Tallentex 2025, ing of how they might State Assemblies.
was identified as Surendra one of the country’s perform in competitive Justice Narasimha
Kumar attached to a travel largest talent promo- exams such as JEE, said: "The Union says
company. According to tion examinations. NEET, CA, and CS. The the power of withhold-
sources, Kumar was confront- The examination, CSI will be released ing stands on its own
ed by the three accused for open to students of along with the results. and the Governor can
keeping a saffron colour towel. Classes 5 to 10, will be According to Pankaj withhold the Bill. Th-
Ramji Rao, the in-charge of conducted on October 5 Agarwal, vice-presi- erefore, when you
the company, came forward to and 12 in both online dent of Allen Career independently exer-
rescue Kumar but he was also and offline modes Institute and National cise the power of with-
attacked by them. Bengaluru across India. It offers Head of Tallentex, the holding, it is a little
commissioner of police, students an opportuni- exam helps students problematic… There is
Seemanth Kumar Singh, said ty to win cash prizes not only secure scholar- a problem because
that a case has been registered worth `2.5 crore and ships but also assess with this power, even a
and the culprits have been scholarships of up to 90 their academic poten- money bill can be with-
taken into custody. per cent on ALLEN tial on a national scale. held.
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CONFIRMS
RUGINIENE AS PM
Vilnius, Aug. 26: Lithuania’s
Parliament on Tuesday confir-
IROORZLQJDQWLVHPLWLFDWWDFNV
med Inga Ruginiene as Prime
Minister following the collapse
Iran to reciprocate; 16 killed in Gaza; Qatar awaits Israeli truce response
of the previous government in
July over a corruption scandal.
Sydney, Lod (Israel),
Doha, Aug. 26: Australia ISRAEL SEEKS TRUCE ON ITS TERMS
AS ITS ARMY EDGES INTO GAZA CITY
Ruginiene, who was social has uncovered credible
security minister in the old go- intelligence that Iran In this photo provided by Ukraine’s 65th Mechanised
vernment, has vowed to contin- directed at least two anti- Brigade press service, recruits practise military skills
ue supporting Ukraine and inv- semitic attacks in the Jerusalem, Aug. 26: Pri- ing to the return of the re- on a training ground in a sunflower field in the
est in the country’s defence wh- country and has expelled me Minister Benjamin maining 50 Israeli hosta- Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine. — AP
ile seeking to reduce inequali- the Iranian ambassador in Netanyahu will convene ges and the dismantling of
ties. But several thousand peo- response, Prime Minister Israel’s top decision-mak- what remains of its gove-
ple staged a demonstration
against the new government,
with organisers accusing it of
including politicians who
Anthony Albanese said.
Iran on Tuesday vowed
“reciprocal action” after
Australia expelled its am-
ing forum on Tuesday to
discuss prospects for a
deal to wind down the
almost two-year-old war in
rnment and weapons, acc-
ording to an aide to the
Israeli premier, who asked
not to be identified discus-
Russian troops
oppose sanctions.

DR CONGO, M23
bassador. “The accusation
that has been made is
absolutely rejected,” said
foreign ministry spokes-
Gaza, while the Army pre-
pares for a final push into
the Palestinian territory’s
biggest city.
sing a private matter. Sho-
uld Hamas fail to agree,
Israel by then will have
completed military prepa-
inch forward in
TALKS RESUME IN
DOHA: QATAR
man Esmaeil Baqaei
“These were extraordi-
nary and dangerous acts
of aggression orchestrat-
Hamas will be given
until mid-September to
agree to a ceasefire lead-
rations and the Gaza City
operation will begin, the
aide said. — Bloomberg Dnipropetrovsk
Doha, Aug. 26: The Democr-
ed by a foreign nation on
Australian soil,” Albanese
Demonstrators block a highway during a protest
U.S., ISRAEL WAIT FOR LEBANON TO Kyiv, Tallinn, Aug. 26:
Russia has captured two

ACT ON DISARMING HEZBOLLAH

atic Republic of Congo and the told reporters in Canberra villages in Ukraine’s sou-
M23 militia have restarted on Tuesday, flanked by for- demanding the immediate release of all hostages held theastern Dnipropetrov-
peace talks in Doha, mediator eign minister Penny Wong by Hamas and calling for the end of the war in the Gaza sk region, Ukrainian
Qatar said on Tuesday, follow- and the nation’s spy chief. Strip, near Modiin, Israel, on Tuesday. — AP Beirut, Aug. 26: US env- but has opposed laying open-source researchers
ing reports of violence in the “The Australian govern- oy Morgan Ortagus said down its arms. confirmed on Tuesday, as
DRC’s conflict-torn east. ment is taking strong and on Tuesday that Lebanese “We’re all greatly enco- Kremlin troops press an
“We’ve received the two par- decisive action.” blocked highways and pital, Shifa Hospital and authorities must execute uraged by the historic offensive amid a stalling
ties here in Doha from the DRC The Australian embassy clamoured for a ceasefire Gaza City’s Sheikh Rad- their decision to disarm decision of the govern- diplomatic effort to end
and the M23” to discuss the in Tehran has suspended that would free hostages wan clinic reported that Hezbollah militants, ment a few weeks ago, but the war. Xi Jinping
implementation of a previous its operations, the PM still in Gaza. among the 16 were fami- adding that Israel would now it’s not about words, Ukraine’s outmanned
agreement, Qatari foreign min-
istry spokesman Majed al-An-
added, and has given Iran-
ian Ambassador Ahmad
More Palestinian fami-
lies left Gaza City after a
lies, women and children.
Gaza mediator Qatar
respond in kind to any
government steps.
now it’s about action,”
Ortagus told journalists at
and outgunned military
has struggled to fend off XI SAYS CHINA,
sari said. The Congolese gover-
nment and the Rwanda-backed
Sadeghi seven days to lea-
ve the country, in Austr-
night of Israeli shelling on
its outskirts
said Tuesday that it was
“still waiting” for Israel's
Beirut has ordered the
Lebanese army to draw up
Lebanon’s presidential
palace in Baabda. Her co-
grinding Russian advan-
ces in much of the east as RUSSIA TIES ARE
MOST STABLE
M23 inked a ceasefire agree- alia’s first such expulsion Israeli strikes killed at response to a proposal for a plan to disarm the Iran- mments came after talks Moscow increases pressu-
ment in Doha in July aimed at since World War II. least 16 Palestinians on a truce and hostage rele- backed group which was between a US delegation re on Kyiv to give up ter-
leading to a permanent end to Protesters in Israel on Tuesday, hospitals said. ase deal in the Palestinian severely weakened by a and Lebanese President ritory in any peace nego-
the fighting. Tuesday torched tyres, Officials from Nasser Hos- territory. — Bloomberg war with Israel last year, Joseph Aoun. — AFP tiations. Russian forces Beijing, Aug. 26: Presi-
now occupy the villages dent Xi Jinping said on
of Zaporizke and Novoh- Tuesday that China’s ties
INDONESIA FLOGS
2 MEN PUBLICLY New political crisis Trump fires Fed Gov. as eorhiivka, according to
DeepState, a group track-
ing battlefield develop-
ments. Moscow’s defence
with Russia are the “most
stable, mature and strate-
gically significant” amo-
ng major world powers,
FOR GAY SEX
Banda Aceh, Indonesia,
Aug. 26: Two men were pub-
fear grips France bank control fight opens ministry had previously
reported capturing both
villages. Ukraine’s mili-
tary on Tuesday dismis-
state media reported.
During a meeting with
Vyacheslav Volodin, chai-
rman of Russia’s Duma,
licly flogged 76 times each in Paris, Aug. 26: Fears of debt but main opposition sed reports that Russian or lower house of Parlia-
Indonesia’s conservative provi- a new political crisis parties, from the far-right Washington, Aug. 26: US troops had occupied the ment, Xi hailed the coun-
nce of Aceh on Tuesday after swept through France on to the hard-left, said they President Donald Trump villages as false. tries’ relationship as bei-
they were found guilty of sexu- Tuesday as the minority would not back the Prime fired Federal Reserve Gov- “Russians have entered ng a “stable source of wo-
al relations by a court operat- government of Francois Minister’s plan. ernor Lisa Cook on Mon- (there) and are attempt- rld peace”. “The two sides
ing under strict Islamic law. Bayrou appeared likely to The announcement day, a sharp escalation in ing to establish a footho- should... work together to
Gay sex is outlawed in Aceh, be ousted in a crucial con- came as calls mounted to his battle to exert greater ld,” Ukrainian military safeguard the security
which imposes a version of fidence vote next month. stage a nationwide shut- control over what has long spokesperson Viktor Tre- and development intere-
sharia, the Islamic legal code, France’s embattled Pri- down on September 10 to been considered an insti- hubov told Reuters, refer- sts of both countries, uni-
but it is not illegal elsewhere in me Minister stunned the protest against Bayrou’s tution independent from ring to Zaporizke and No- te the Global South, up-
the world’s most populous country on Monday, anno- proposed budget cuts. day-to-day politics. voheorhiivka. “Our forc- hold true multilaterali-
Muslim majority country. uncing he had asked Pre- Government members Trump said in a letter es are fighting to main- sm, and promote the int-
The men were part of a group sident Emmanuel Macron admitted the PM’s move posted on his Truth Social tain their positions." ernational order towards
of 10 who were flogged on to convene an extraordi- was high-risk. platform that he is firing Russian forces said in greater fairness and jus-
Tuesday at a park in the prov- nary session of Parliam- “Yes, we’re putting our Cook because of allegatio- July they had taken their tice,” Xi said. — AFP
incial capital Banda Aceh for a ent on September 8. heads on the chopping bl- ns that she committed mo- first village in Dnipropet-
range of alleged crimes. Bayrou needs parliame- ock, so what?” said Patr- rtgage fraud. Bill Pulte, a rovsk, which is not am-
ntary backing for his aus- ick Mignola, minister of Trump appointee to the ong the five Ukrainian exploded over Estonia
terity measures to reduce relations with the agency that regulates Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook regions Russia has clai- without causing any
France’s soaring public Parliament. — AFP mortgage giants Fannie (L) and US President Donald Trump. med as its own territory. casualties, the Baltic state
Mae and Freddie Mac, DeepState’s map shows and close Ukraine ally
made the accusations last
UGANDAN OPPN FIGURES QUESTION at least two other Dnipr- said on Tuesday.

Iran, E3 hold talks; week. Pulte alleged that

Cook had claimed two pri-
mary residences — in Ann
Arbor, Michigan and
DEAL TO RECEIVE U.S. DEPORTEES
opetrovsk villages either
occupied or the site of
fighting, comparatively
minuscule areas in the
Pieces of the drone,
which left a crater on
crashing, were discov-
ered by an agricultural

curbs threat looms Atlanta — in 2021 to get

better mortgage terms.
Mortgage rates are often
Kampala, Aug. 26: Opp-
osition figures and others
in Uganda on Tuesday cri-
After facing US sanctio-
ns that have targeted
many government offici-
region of over 31,000
square kilometres.
A combat drone, presu-
worker near the south-
eastern town of Tartu,
some 75 km (45 miles)
A man blesses three Sakalava Geneva, Aug. 26: Senior They have recently said higher on second homes ticised an agreement with als, including the parliam- med to be Ukrainian, from the border with
skulls during a ceremony for officials from Iran and they plan to decide by the or those purchased to the United States to rec- entary Speaker, Ugandan went off course and Russia. — Reuters
their restitution to Madagas- Europe’s top three powers end of August unless Iran rent. The announcement eive deported migrants, President Yoweri Muse-
car, at the culture ministry in are due to meet in Geneva offers concessions that came days after Cook said questioning the lack of veni “will be happy” to
Paris, on Tuesday.

FRANCE RETURNS
— AFP on Tuesday to discuss the
Westerners’ demand that
Iran revive nuclear inspe-
could convince them to
hold off for a short time,
often referred to as an ex-
she wouldn’t leave her
post despite Trump previ-
ously calling for her to re-
parliamentary approval
and charging that the deal
eases political pressure on
transact with Washin-
gton, said Ibrahim Sse-
mujju, a lawmaker who is
Nabbed over funds,
SL ex-prez gets bail
ctions and diplomacy or tension. Talks are tense sign. The Fed's board has the country’s authoritari- a prominent opposition
face the reimposition of as Iran is furious over seven members, meaning an President. figure. — AP
HUMAN REMAINS sanctions that were lifted
under a 2015 deal.
June bombing of its nuc-
lear facilities by the US
Trump's move could have
deep economic and politi-
TO MADAGASCAR France, UK and Germa-
ny, known as the E3, have
and Israel, the E3’s allies.
“We are going to see if
cal ramifications.
Trump said in announc-
Trump said he wants to
open denuclearisation
trying to do with Russia
and with China is denu-
Colombo, Aug. 26: Sri
Lanka’s former President
Paris, Aug. 26: France on long threatened to trigger the Iranians are credible ing the move that he had talks with Russia and clearisation, and it’s very Ranil Wickremesinghe
Tuesday returned three colo- the “snapback” of curbs about an extension or the constitutional author- China, revisiting an issue important,” Trump told was released on bail after
nial-era skulls to Madagascar, at the UN Security Coun- whether they are messing ity to remove Cook, but he previously raised as he reporters ahead of his being held in custody sin-
including one believed to be a cil by October, when the us around. We want to see doing so will raise ques- also seeks to restart meeting on Monday with ce August 22 on allega-
Malagasy king beheaded by now largely defunct nuke whether they have made tions about control of the stalled diplomacy with South Korean President tions he misused govern-
French troops during a 19th- deal between Tehran and any progress,” an E3 offi- Fed as an independent North Korea. Lee Jae Myung at the ment funds while head of
century massacre. major powers expires. cial said. — Reuters entity. “One of the things we’re White House. — Agencies state in 2023.
The skull presumed to be that Wickremesinghe — the
of King Toera and two others first local ex-president to

Horrific shooting kills 2 cops in Australia

from the Sakalava ethnic group be arrested — was freed Ranil Wickremesinghe
were handed over at a ceremo- on three sureties of 5 mil-
ny at the French culture minis- lion rupees ($16,551) each Act after appearing at its
try. French troops beheaded even as he was unable to headquarters for questi-
King Toera in 1897, and his sk- attend proceedings at the oning over a September
ull was taken to France as a tr- Sydney, Aug. 26: A gun- toria, senior officers said. “over minutes”, killed a not life threatening.” Ten able to get away on foot,” Fort Magistrate’s Court 2023 visit to London. He is
ophy, later placed in Paris’s na- man opened fire on police “The suspect for this hor- 59-year-old detective and a police had descended on he added. in Colombo on Tuesday. alleged to have used gov-
tional history museum alongs- Tuesday at a rural Austr- rific event is still at large,” 35-year-old senior consta- the property in the morn- The gunman apparently The 76-year-old leader re- ernment funds for private
ide hundreds of other remains alian property in a “hor- Victoria state police chief ble. “They were met by the ing to execute a search fled by himself without mains hospitalised after travel during the visit.
from the Indian Ocean island. rific” confrontation that commissioner Mike Bush offender and they were warrant when the gunfire his partner and two chil- being transferred from Wickremesinghe came
“These skulls entered the killed two officers and said. “We know that the murdered in cold blood,” broke out, Bush said. dren, who had yet to be prison over the weekend to power in 2022 following
national collections in circum- wounded a third. person is heavily armed. he said. “He was heavily armed located. due to worsening health. street protests over the is-
stances that clearly violated Police launched a major We know that they are Another detective was and he was able to escape Hours after the Wickremesinghe was land nation’s unpreceden-
human dignity and in a context hunt for the man, who fled dangerous,” he told a news wounded. into the bush,” the police encounter, Bush said the arrested on Friday by the ted economic crisis and
of colonial violence,” said Fre- into the bush after the sh- conference. “He has been shot and is chief said. bodies of the two dead police criminal investiga- debt default. But he was
nch culture minister Rachida ooting in the town of Pore- Bush said the outburst of currently in surgery being “I do understand that he police officers were still at tion department under defeated in an election
Dati, describing the moment as punkah in northeast Vic- gunfire, which occurred treated. His injuries are was pursued but he was the scene. — AFP the local Public Property last year. — Bloomberg
“historic”. Her Madagascar co-
unterpart, Volamiranty Donna
Mara, welcomed the return of
the skulls as “an immensely
significant gesture”.
RECORD | SALE Increased activity in luxury property market Imran for case against Maryam
HK mansion fetches $140 mn
“Their absence has been, for
more than a century, 128 years, Lahore, Aug. 26: Pakist- Rescue workers
an open wound in the heart of an’s former prime minis- evacuate villagers
our island,” she said. ter Imran Khan has filed from a low-lying
France has sought to confront an application with police area due to rising
its colonial past, by returning Hong Kong, Aug. 26: A ously owned by Chinese seeking registration of a water level in the
artefacts and human remains new mansion in Hong tycoon Chen Hongtian, case against Punjab Chief Sutlej river, in
from its museums to their Kong sold for HK$1.09 bil- sold for HK$790 million, Minister Maryam Nawaz
Bahawalnagar of
countries of origin. lion ($140 million), the more than 60% lower than and senior government
This is the first restitution most expensive home sale the mogul’s purchase officers for denying him Pakistan’s Punjab
under a 2023 law facilitating in the financial hub this price in 2016. “basic facilities” in jail. province, on
the return of human remains year. Hong Kong’s luxury The 72-year-old crick- Tuesday. — AP/PTI

PAK REPORTS 2 MORE POLIO CASES

from France’s public collec- The house at 1 Gough property market has seen eter-turned-politician has
tions. Hill Road, spanning more increased activity in been behind bars since
A joint scientific committee than 1,063 square metres recent months, according August 2023 after he was
confirmed the skulls were from (11,442 square feet) with to Midland Realty’s report booked in multiple cases. Peshawar, Aug. 26: Pa- country other than
the Sakalava people but said it five bedrooms and a pri- last month. The anticipat- In his application again- kistan health authorities Afghanistan, where polio
could only “presume” that one vate lift, sold on Tuesday, ed cuts in US interest st Maryam and eight oth- on Tuesday confirmed remains endemic.
belonged to King Toera, Dati according to a transaction rates, the city’s financial er jail officers, Khan two new poliovirus cases Despite global efforts to
said. filing. The Peak area in Hong Kong where the mansion on market recovery and surg- wrote to the police chief in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa eradicate the virus, chall-
Since his election in 2017, The luxury home in Gough Hill Road is situated. —Bloomberg ing initial public offerings of Rawalpindi that he is province, taking the nati- enges such as security iss-
President Emmanuel Macron Hong Kong’s prime Peak are supporting price gains being denied even basic onwide tally of the crip- ues, vaccine hesitancy,
has acknowledged past French area tops a HK$1 billion Kowloon Tong neighbour- week, a mansion at 15 and sales, according to the facilities at the jail at pling disease to 23 this and misinformation have
abuses in Africa. villa sale in the city’s hood earlier this year. Last Gough Hill Road, previ- report. — Bloomberg their behest. — PTI year. Pakistan is the only slowed progress. — PTI
 VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | 27 AUGUST 2025
pg 

quick TRUMP’S TARIFF BOMB HITS Trump

threatens
BITES $48-BILLION INDIAN EXPORTS
EU over
digital tax
Washington, Aug. 26:
INDICATORS % US President Donald
Trump threatened to
Sensex 80,786.54 -1.04
Nifty 50
S&P 500*
24,712.05 -1.02
6,439.83 0.01
Punitive 50% tariff comes into effect on India, Brazil from Aug. 27 impose fresh tariffs and
export restrictions on
advanced technology and
SANGEETHA G. semiconductors in retali-
Dollar (C
Pound Sterling (C)
87.73 0.16
117.96 -0.19
CHENNAI, AUG. 26
SECTORAL Timeline US issues notice ation against other
nations’ digital services
Euro (C 101.89 -0.51
Gold (10gm)* (C) 100,872▲248 0.25
Brent crude ($/bbl)* 68.09 -1.03
From Wednesday (August
27) when the 50 per cent
tariffs for the US exports
take effect, India will be
IMPACT FEB. 10:
US President
to India on tariffs
taxes that hit American
technology companies.
Trump posted on social
media that the measures
in highest tariff bracket, SHRIMPS: Exported Donald Trump “are all designed to harm,
IN 10-Yr bond yield 6.599 0.11 including Brazil, and only $2.4 billion worth Trump raised SANGEETHA G. tive with respect to prod- or discriminate against,
US 10-Yr T-bill yield* 4.269 -0.006 country facing a penalty CHENNAI, AUG. 26 ucts of India that are American Technology”
for buying Russian oil. last year; set to face tariffs on steel and entered for consumption, and “outrageously, give a
* As of 8:30 PM IST Despite a $39 billion esti- 60% tariff aluminum to 25%. The US administration or withdrawn from ware- complete pass to China’s
mated dent in merchan- DIAMONDS & has issued a notice con- house for consumption, largest Tech Companies.”
dise exports, India’s total MARCH 26: Trump unveiled a firming the implementa- on or after 12:01 a.m. east- “This must end, and end
exports will remain resi- JEWELLERY: $10 billion 25% tariff on imported cars and tion of a 50 per cent tariff ern daylight time on NOW!” Trump posted,
ITC seeks CCI nod lient and even continue to
grow in FY26, thanks to
exports in FY25; to face
52.1% tariffs
light trucks. on India from Wednesday.
Unless US President
August 27, 2025.
Products that were
without naming any cou-
ntries. “Unless these dis-
APRIL 2: Trump announced
to buy ABREL’s rising services exports.
Around 55 per cent of AGRIFOOD EXPORTS retaliatory tariffs on many coun-
tries with a baseline of 10%,
Donald Trump makes a
last-minute u-turn or pro-
already loaded on a ship
and in transit to the US
criminatory actions are
removed, I, as President

pulp, paper biz the US exports will be

severely impacted by the
tariffs and this could be
(basmati, tea,
spices): Exportsed India was imposed a 26% tariff.
vides an unexpected
extension,
penalty tariff will
the
before 12:01 am (EDT)
on August 27 will be
exempted provided
of the United States, will
impose substantial addi-
tional Tariffs on that
$6 billion inn FY25; APRIL 9: Trump paused most of
ITC Ltd has sought Competiti- around $47.5 billion of the become effective they are cleared country’s exports to the
on Commission of India (CCI) US exports valued at $86.5 to face 50% tariff his country-specific tariffs. from Wednesday. for use in the U.S.A., and institute
approval to acquire the pulp billion in FY25. This STEEL, ALUMINIUM, JULY 31: The US revised tariff The US depart- country or taken export restrictions on our
and paper business of Aditya would drag down US COPPER: TEXTILES rates for countries engaged in ment of homela- out of a ware- highly protected technolo-
Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) exports to $39 billion. $4.7bn negotiations except for India. nd security issued house for consump- gy and chips.”
for C3,498 crore. “The pro- When considered & APPAREL: a notice to effectu- tion before 12:01 am The president’s latest
posed transaction does not against the $437 billion $10.8 billion AUG. 6: The US imposed a 25% ate the President’s exec- (EDT) on September 17. act of trade brinkman-
raise any competition concerns merchandise exports of exports last tariff on India on August 7 and utive order, which impo- Steel, aluminium, auto- ship again raises uncer-
within the relevant markets as FY25, the impact could be year; to face announced additional 25% sed a specified rate of mobiles and auto parts tainty over tariff rates for
the market is highly competi- 10.8 per cent and against 63.9% tariff. duties from August 27. duty on Indian products. will only be subjected to US trading partners. Soon
tive, and will not cause any the total exports – mer- exports in FY26; to “He determined that it is sectoral tariffs of 25 per after Trump set country-
AUG. 25: US department of
adverse effect on competition chandise and services face 50% tariff necessary and appropri- cent. Humanitarian relief based levies with dozens
in relevant markets,” according combined- the impact homeland security, in the draft ate to impose an addition- goods, and informational of partners earlier this
to a notice filed with CCI. would be 5.79 per cent.
ORGANIC order, said the increased levies al ad valorem rate of duty materials, and news wire month, he vowed to
The GTRI estimates CHEMICALS: would hit Indian products that of 25 per cent on imports feeds also are exempted impose new charges on a
India’s exports to the US Exported $2.7 are entered for consumption, on of articles of India, which from 50 per cent tariff. range of imports.
to come down to $36.9 bil- billion items in or after 12.01 am eastern day- is directly or indirectly Antidumping, counter- Trump has long argued
lion — from $86.5 billion FY25; face light time on August 27. importing Russian federa- vailing, or other duties that digital services taxes
DRL to sell generic in FY25 to about $49.6 bil-
lion in FY26. While 30 per
over 50%
tariffs
U.S. DRAFT order stated that
tion oil,” it said.
The duties will be effec-
and charges that are appl-
icable will remain.
discriminate against US
tech giants such as Amaz-
drug for chronic cent or $27.6 billion
exports will remain duty- MACHINERY:
Exported $6.7B
Indian products will be exempt
from a new 50 per cent tariff if
on, Google owner Alph-
abet and Facebook parent

constipation free and four per cent or

$3.4 billion will face a 25
per cent tariff, the bulk -
last year; to face
over 50 per cent
they were already loaded on a
ship and in transit to US
Tariffs strain India,
Meta. — Bloomberg

before 12.01 am
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on 66 per cent or $60.2 billion tariff.
Tuesday said it has launched a
first-in-class generic medica-
covering apparel, textiles,
gems and jewellery,
(EDT) on
August 27,
2025. United States ties EU asserts
tion for chronic constipation in
India. The drug firm has launc-
hed Linaclotide, a first-in-class
shrimp, carpets, and fur-
niture - will be hit with a
50 per cent tariff. Exports FROM PAGE 1 Indo-Pacific region
right to
guanylate cyclase-C, under the
brand name Colozo. “The lau-
nch of Colozo marks a signifi-
from these sectors could
plunge 70 per cent, drop-
ping to $18.6 billion. SENSEX, NIFTY FIEO: TEXTILE India and US, meanwhile,
on Tuesday held a virtual
through the Quad”, New
Delhi added.
India had earlier termed
regulate
cant step in our gastrointesti-
nal segment in India and adds
to our list of novel,” Dr Reddy’s
However, GTRI projects
merchandise exports to
countries, excluding the DOWN 1% ON US FIRMS HALTED
India-US 2+2 (foreign
affairs and defence) inter-
sessional dialogue and
the US tariffs as “unjusti-
fied and unreasonable”
and said that, like any
technology
CEO branded markets (India US, to grow by five per “discussed trade and inv- major economy, it will Brussels (Belgium),
and EMs) MV Ramana said. cent, rising from $350.9
billion in FY25 to $368.5
TARIFFS IMPOSE OPERATIONS estment; energy security,
including strengthening
take all necessary meas-
ures to safeguard its
Aug. 26:
European Commission
The

billion in FY26. Services

exports may grow by 10
per cent from $383.5 bil-
Itondian equities slipped sharply on
Tuesday as the United States prepared
impose steep tariffs on Indian goods
A pex exporters body FIEO on
Tuesday expressed serious concerns
over high US tariffs on Indian goods and
civil-nuclear cooperation;
critical minerals explo-
ration; counternarcotics
national interests and eco-
nomic security.
US President had lau-
Tuesday asserted the
“sovereign right” to regu-
late the activities of tech
lion to $421.9 billion, led effective Wednesday prompting said that textiles and apparel manufac- and counter-terror- nched a tirade against giants within the bloc and
by IT, business services, investors to book profits. turers in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat have ism cooperation”. India in past few rejected claims by
fintech, and healthcare. The BSE Sensex dropped 849.37 points halted production amid worsening cost New Delhi said weeks over its tar- President Donald Trump
The total exports are or 1.04 per cent to close at 80,786.54, competitiveness due to steep duties. Tuesday that the iffs as well as that its rules unfairly
projected to grow by 2.3 while the NSE Nifty50 declined 255.70 The move will severely disrupt flow of two nations “also import of Russian harm US firms.
per cent in FY26 from points or 1.02 per cent to end at 24,712.05. Indian goods to its largest market, feder- looked forward oil. The publica- Brussels has adopted a
$820.9 billion in FY25 to Hariprasad K, research analyst and ation of Indian export organisations to increasing tionreported that powerful legal arsenal
$839.9 billion in FY26. founder, Livelong Wealth said, “The (FIEO) president S C Ralhan said. defence coopera- Modi had been aimed at reining in tech
Over the past few immediate trigger came from US, where He described the development as a set- tion, including sign- angered by Trump’s giants, particularly thro-
months, India was seen a draft notice proposing tariffs of up to back and stated that it can severely ing a new ten-year actions. Despite India’s ugh the Digital Markets
becoming the biggest vic- 50 per cent on Indian goods starting impact India’s exports to US rendering framework for India-US refutation, Trump’s repe- Act (DMA) covering com-
Centre tightens tim of US’s aggressive
global tariff policies.
Wednesday shook investor confidence.”
The markets will remain close on Aug.
them uncompetitive in comparison to its
competitors. Labour-intensive export
defence partnership”.
They also “reaffirmed
ated claims that he bro-
kered a ceasefire between
petition and
Services Act (DSA) on
Digital

wheat-holding In the past few weeks,

the US kept India on ten-
27 on account of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Meanwhile, the rupee depreciated 12
sectors swould face a sharp erosion of
competitiveness, particularly against
their commitment to pro-
moting a safer, stronger,
India and Pakistan by
using trade as a pressure
content moderation.
Without explicitly nam-

norms for dealers terhooks as it linked the

decision on the penalty
tariff with the outcome of
paise to close at 87.68 against US dollar. EU, Southeast Asian, Ralhan added. and more prosperous tactic also strained ties. ing the EU, Trump threat-
ened to impose fresh tar-
iffs on countries with reg-
The government on Tuesday
further tightened wheat stock-
holding norms for wholesalers,
small and big chain retailers,
and processors to curb hoard-
its discussions
Russia over the Ukraine
war. Meanwhile, India
stood firm on its stand
with

US to work with India on energy, says envoy ulations that sought to

harm US technology
“It is the sovereign right
of the EU and its member
over Russian oil and the New Delhi, Aug. 26: The countries can drive trans- nomic growth. and gas and nuclear be a major supplier of oil states to regulate econom-
ing and check price rise. Acco- imports of agricultural United States is commit- formative change in the “As we look into the power space. “As we meet and liquefied natural gas ic activities on our terri-
rding to the revised norms, and dairy products from ted to collaborate with global energy space. future, the US remains at this critical structure, to India. tory,” European Commi-
wholesalers are allowed to the US under trade talks. India on export of high- Amid global geopolitical committed to working the global energy land- “The US and India share ssion chief spokesperson
maintain wheat stock up to The 25 per cent recipro- quality products and serv- and supply chain with India through scape is undergoing pro- a commitment to diversify Paula Pinho told
2,000 tonnes instead of 3,000 cal tariff came into effect ices for the country to volatility, Xiabing export of high found transformation. energy resources and reporters in response.
tonnes, retailer and big chain on August 7. The 50 per achieve energy security Feng, principal quality work-cla- Geopolitical instability, enhancing infrastructure. The EU has already
retailers can hold eight tonnes cent tariff from and economic growth, a commercial officer, ss products and the markets, the destruc- By elaborating American slapped heavy fines on US
for each outlet instead of 10 Wednesday will severely United States Embassy US Embassy in services, to help tions in supply chains expertise in natural gas, behemoths including
tonnes earlier. hit labour-intensive sec- official said on Tuesday. India has said the India achieve its have exposed vulnerabili- nuclear energy and Meta and Apple under its
tors like textiles, gems Addressing the 3rd United States is goals of energy ty and underscore the emerging energy tech- new digital rules.
and jewelry, marine prod- Energy Summit of the committed to collab- security and eco- interest in ensuring that nologies the United States EU tech spokesman
ucts, and engineering Indo-American Chamber orate with India in nomic growth,” we operate secure energy can support India’s ambi- Thomas Regnier said the
goods, mainly driven by of Commerce, the official terms of exporting high- Feng added. systems for our tious goals for energy bloc could firmly rebut
Wind energy micro, small, and medium
enterprises, threatening
of the US Embassy in New
Delhi also noted that col-
quality products and serv-
ices for India to achieve
In line with India’s ener-
gy security goals, the US
economies,” she added.
The top official noted
security and grid mod-
ernisation,” Feng said fur-
the idea pushed by Trump
that its rules targeted US
capacity to touch thousands of jobs. laboration between both energy security and eco- can be a key partner in oil that the United States can ther. — PTI companies. — AFP

107 GW by 2030 Automaker to invest C70,000 cr in India over 5-6 yrs

India’s wind energy capacity is
GREEN | MOBILITY
AI makes it difficult for
estimated to reach 107 GW by
2030, compared to the govern-
ment target of 100 GW, accord-
ing to a report by the Global
Wind Energy Council. The rep-
ort details how installed wind
Maruti rolls out electric car
MICHAEL GONSALVES facturing hubs, with a
freshers to find jobs
capacity in India can more than AHMEDABAD, AUG. 26 planned capacity of 1 mil- California, Aug. 26: kick off a fascination and
double from 51 GW at present lion units. Artificial intelligence (AI) anxiety over generative
to 107 GW, in line with state- Maruti Suzuki, India’s “We chose this facility to is making it harder for artificial intelligence.
level resource adequacy plans. biggest car maker, on manufacture the e Vitara, entry-level workers to find Since then, people have
About 30 GW of wind energy Tuesday forayed into the our first BEV and make it jobs in fields like software used chatbots for every-
projects are in different stages electric car race with as global production hub development and cus- thing from coding to
of implementation in India. Prime Minister Narendra for this model,” Suzuki tomer service, according ersatz therapy sessions,
Modi rolling out its E- said. to new research. and companies including
Vitara. Suzuki’s first made “We will export this In a study released Tue- OpenAI have released
in India for the world bat- made-in-India BEV” to sday, Stanford University remained the same or increasingly powerful AI
tery electric car. over 100 countries, includ- researchers said they improved for more experi- models to power them.
Modi also flagged off pro- ing Japan and Europe,” he found that over the last enced workers in the same The popularity of tech-
duction of Li-ion battery said without specifying three years, employment fields, even as they slowed nology has fueled debate
cell and electrode for dates. has dropped 13 per cent for workers ages 22 to 25. over how — and if — the
hybrid electric vehicles Suzuki noted that the for people who are just The study is the latest in rapid adoption of AI wou-
(EVs) for sustainable dent at Suzuki Motor carbon neutrality and cli- firm’s major milestone starting out in fields a growing number of ld disrupt employment.
green mobility at Suzuki’s Corporation. mate change goals. was the start of produc- determined to be the most reports purporting to The drops in employ-
biggest plant at Hansalpur He said the automaker Officials said the Gujarat tion of India’s first lithi- exposed to AI - such as shed light on how the ment are most common
in Gujarat. would use a multipower- facility, serving customers um-ion battery and cell accountants, developers explosive popularity of AI for jobs where AI is most
“Suzuki will invest over train strategy including across India and global with electrode level local- and administrative assis- is impacting workforce. likely to automate human
`70,000 crore in India over electric, strong hybrid, markets, will shortly ization, which are used in tants. Over the same time The launch of OpenAI’s work, instead of helping
the next 5-6 years,” said ethanol flex fuel and com- become one of the world’s Maruti Suzuki hybrid frame, they said, employ- ChatGPT chatbot in people to do their work, it
Toshihiro Suzuki, presi- pressed biogas to achieve largest automobile manu- vehicles. ment trends have November 2022 helped said. — Bloomberg
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LOW-KEY AFFAIR Sift

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SHORT TAKES

makes it a
golden double
Madison suffers shock first round exit, new-look Alcaraz cruises
New York, Aug. 26:
Venus Williams battled Shymkent (Kazakh- ● The 23-year-old
bravely before bowing out stan), Aug. 26: Olympian
of the US Open on her Sift Kaur Samra pulled world record holder
return to Grand Slam ten- off an incredible show, fired a superb 459.2 in
nis on Monday as clinching the individual the final to beat
Melbourne champion women’s 50m rifle 3 posi- China's Yang Yujie
Madison Keys suffered a tions gold and helping the (458.8) for gold, and
Vamsi Modem poses with his shock first-round exit. country to the team title the trio of Samra,
medals from the World Junior Later, Spanish ace Carlos as well in the Asian stalwart Anjum
Alcaraz stormed into the Shooting Championships Moudgil and Ashi
Classic & Equipped
second round with a domi- here on Tuesday.
Powerlifting Championships at nant opening win. The 23-year-old world
Chouksey also bagged
San Jose in Costa Rica. The second full day of record holder fired a the top podium in the
action in New York saw all superb 459.2 in the final to team event with an
Vamsi lifts two eyes turn to the Arthur
Ashe Stadium’s night ses-
beat China’s Yang Yujie
(458.8) for gold, and the
aggregate of 1753
points.
golds at Worlds sion, where the 45-year-old
Williams lost in three sets
trio of Samra, stalwart
Anjum Moudgil and Ashi
Hyderabad: Telangana’s Vamsi to 11th seed Karolina Chouksey also bagged the No. 5 among the eight
Modem won two gold medals Muchova. top podium in the team finalists, had scores of
at the World Sub-Junior & Williams only returned event with an aggregate 151.0, 156.2 in the kneeling
Junior Classic & Equipped to competitive tennis in of 1753 points. and prone positions. In
Powerlifting Championships July following a 16-month India are placed second the standing-elimination
being held at San Jose in Costa absence from the sport on the charts with 20 round, she was simply
Rica. The athlete from and had been granted a medals, nine of them unbeatable and led till the
Bhadradri Kothagudem lifted wild card into the main gold. China are leading end despite a late fight-
300 kgs in squat, 145 in bench draw at Flushing the table with 24 medals, back by her Chinese rival,
press and 235 in deadlift for an Meadows. But hopes of a including 13 gold. who finished just 0.4
overall total of 680 kgs in the fairytale run — 28 years This was Samra’s fourth points behind the Indian.
equipped category to emerge after her debut in the tour- Asian Championships Samra led from the front
the best of the lot in the Junior nament in 1997 — ended in gold, and she was in a dif- in the team event as well
-66kg section. USA’s Brady a 3-6, 6-2, 1-6 loss to ferent zone altogether in as she guided India to the
Price (677.5 kgs — Muchova, who was not the event as she qualified gold medal along with
260+177.5+240) and Ukraine’s even born when Williams Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot to Reilly Opelka of the United States during their first round match at the US for the eight-shooter fina Anjum and Ashi.
Kmytro Butenko (677.5 kgs — turned professional in Open tennis championships in New York on Monday. Alcaraz won 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. — AP placed No.1 with a score
JUNIORS EXCEL
285+162.5+230) were second 1994. of 589.
and third respectively. Australian Open winner Another Indian, Indian teenager shooter
This is Vamsi’s second consecu- Keys became the highest- ■ Men’s singles first round (x denotes (France) 6-3, 7-5; Barbora Krejcikova Shriyanka Sadandi, who Anushka Thokur bagged
tive gold at the Worlds. Last ranked player to exit so seeding): Jenson Brooksby (USA) bt THE RESULTS (Czech Republic) bt Victoria Mboko had topped the qualifica- her maiden international
year, he had won the top medal far, the sixth seed losing to Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6- (CAN x22) 6-3, 6-2; Renata Zarazua tion round was not eligi- medal in style, clinching
at the championships held in Mexico’s Renata Zarazua 4, 3-6, 6-4; Flavio Cobolli (ITA x24) bt 1; Francisco Comesana (ARG) bt Alex (MEX) bt Madison Keys (USA x6) 6-7 ble for the final as she was gold in the junior
Malta. Telangana Powerlifting 6-7 (10/12), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5. Francesco Passaro (ITA) 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 3- Michelsen (USA x28) 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4; (10/12), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5; Diane Parry (FRA) competing for ‘Ranking women’s 50m rifle 3 posi-
Frances Tiafoe (USA x17) bt Yoshihito
Association general secretary With the American exit- 6, 6-3; Jaume Munar (ESP) bt Jaime Faria bt Petra Kvitova (CZE) 6-1, 6-0; Karolina Points Only’ (RPO). tions event. She, along
Nishioka (JPN) 6-3, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3; Holger
Joseph James congratulated ing, 2022 men’s champion (POR) 6-0, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2; Zizou Bergs
Rune (DEN x11) bt Botic van de
Muchova (CZE x11) bt Venus Williams RPO shooters cannot with Prachi Gaikwad and
Vamsi. “He is a hard-working Alcaraz took centre-stage (BEL) bt Tseng Chun-Hsin (TPE) 6-3, 6-4, (USA) 6-3, 2-6, 6-1; Daria Kasatkina (AUS compete for medals. Mahit Sandhu, made it a
6-3; Jack Draper (GBR x5) bt Federico Zandschulp (NED) 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 x15) bt Gabriela Ruse (ROM) 7-5, 6-1;
boy, is cut out to bring greater in the late game in his first (7/2); Casper Ruud (NOR x12) bt Samra, who had the grand double by winning
laurels for the country,” he said. round tie against unseed- Gomez (ARG) 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2; Kamilla Rakhimova (RUS) bt Caroline highest world ranking of the team gold. — PTI
Adam Walton (AUS) bt Ugo Humbert Sebastian Ofner (AUT) 6-1, 6-2, 7-6 (7/5). Garcia (FRA) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3; Magdalena
ed American Reilly ■ Women’s singles first round: Elsa
(FRA x22) 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 6-1; Frech (POL x28) bt Talia Gibson (AUS) 6-
Opelka. The Spaniard
Sindhu, Prannoy arrived for the game sport-
ing a striking new hair-
Coleman Wong (HKG) bt Aleksandar
Kovacevic (USA) 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4);
Jacquemot (FRA) bt Marie Bouzkova
(CZE) 6-4, 6-3; Elise Mertens (BEL x19)
bt Alyssa Ahn (USA) 6-1, 6-0; Elena
2, 6-2; Peyton Stearns (USA) bt Darja
Semenistaja (LAT) 7-5, 6-0; Maria
Tristan Boyer (USA) bt James Duckworth Sakkari (GRE) bt Tatjana Maria (GER) 6-3,
begin with wins style — a severe crew cut
— and he duly chopped
(AUS) 6-3, 7-5, 6-4; Andrey Rublev (RUS
x15) bt Dino Prizmic (CRO) 6-4, 6-4, 6-4;
Rybakina (KAZ x9) bt Julieta Pareja
(USA) 6-3, 6-0; Liudmila Samsonova
6-2; Anna Bondar (HUN) bt Elina
Svitolina (UKR x12) 6-2, 6-4; Anna
Paris: Indian shuttlers P. V. down the six-foot-11-inch Karen Khachanov (RUS x9) bt Nishesh (RUS x17) bt Yuan Yue (CHN) 2-6, 6-4, 6- Kalinskaya (RUS x29) bt Clervie
Sindhu and H. S. Prannoy Opelka with a blistering 6- Basavareddy (USA) 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 7-5, 6- 4; Priscilla Hon (AUS) bt Leolia Jeanjean Ngounoue (USA) 6-0, 5-7, 6-4.
advanced to the second round 4, 7-5, 6-4 victory. — AFP
of women’s and men’s singles
competitions respectively with

Young archer draws high praise for gold

straight-game wins at the BWF
World Championships here on
Tuesday.
Sindhu, a former champion,
looked nervy at the start but
slowly stepped up the pace and PULI SHARATH KUMAR | DC Sultanpur village in ries in the future,” he silver in the team event at
sharpened her attack to outwit KARIMNAGAR, AUG. 26 Eligedu mandal of declared, conveying his the World Cup Stage 2 in
world number 69 Bulgaria’s Peddapalli district. best wishes to her. China last May. With this
Kaloyana Nalbantova 23-21, 21- Telangana’s 20-year-old In her final match in Chikitha shone through- gold, Chikitha is expected Sift Kaur Samra
6. Taniparthi Chikitha Canada, Chikitha with- out the tournament. She to secure the 20th rank in
The 2023 bronze winner, brought focus on the State stood pressure, defeating defeated fellow Indian world archery.
Prannoy, who has slipped to while becoming the first South Korea’s Yerim Park archer Parneet Kaur 146- Telangana IT minister
world number 34, then pre- Indian archer to win gold 142-136. 143 in the quarterfinals, Duddilla Sridhar Babu
vailed 21-18, 21-15 over Finland’s in the prestigious World Telangana Chief then overcame Spain’s praised the archer, con-
world No. 47 Joakim Oldorff in Archery Youth Minister A. Revanth Paula Diaz Morillas in the gratulating her for being Regd.
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away few freebies as Sindhu

BILBAO, GETAFE
narrowed it to 5-7.
The Bulgarian kept the pressure
on the Indian to move to 9-5. A
well-placed shot followed by
another precise return saw
Teen Rio resuces Reds MAKE IT 2 FROM
Nalbantova grab a 11-7 advan-
tage at the break. — PTI
with goal in 100th min TWO IN LA LIGA
Madrid, Aug. 26:
Pragg is in lead, Newcastle, Aug. 26:
Liverpool needed a 100th
Athletic Bilbao beat
Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on
Gukesh loses minute winner from 16-
year-old Rio Ngumoha to
Monday
unbeaten
to remain
after two
St. Louis: Indian Grandmaster R. beat Newcastle 3-2, after games for their best
Praggnanandhaa scored a fluent blowing a two-goal lead start to La Liga since
victory over Frenchman Alireza against 10 men, in a 2013 as Getafe also main-
Firouzja to claim the joint lead Premier League thriller tained their perfect run
after the seventh round of the on Monday. 2-1 at Sevilla.
Sinquefield Cup, which is a part Ryan Gravenberch and Athletic, competing in
of the Grand Chess Tour. long-time Newcastle tar- this season’s Champions
With his second victory coming get Hugo Ekitike struck League, moved to a five-
after a string of draws, for the English champi- way tie at the top of the
Praggnanandhaa joined Fabiano ons, either side of table thanks to Oihan
Caruana of United States at the Anthony Gordon’s red Sancet.
top of the table with 4.5 points card for a wild lunge on Liverpool’s Rio Ngumoha celebrates after scoring Sancet made his mark
on a day when world champion Virgil van Dijk. against Newcastle United during their English on his return to action
D Gukesh was outplayed by But amid a frenzied Premier League match at St James Park in after three weeks on the
American Wesley So. With atmosphere at St. James’ Newcastle on Monday. — AP sidelines with a knee
Praggnanandhaa and Caruana in Park, the Magpies bat- injury sustained in a
front, Levon Aronian and Wesley tled back through Bruno million rejected as friendly against
So now share the third spot on Guimaraes and William THE RESULT Newcastle want a Liverpool. He won and
four points apiece while Maxime Osula only to be denied British transfer record converted a penalty in
Vachier-Lagrave, Duda Jan- by teenage sensation Liverpool 3 £150 million. the 66th minute to join
Kryzsztof of Poland and Samuel Ngumoha, who became (Gravenberch 35, Ekitike Adding to the Magpies’ champions Barcelona,
Sevian of United States are the youngest goalscorer 46, Ngumoha 90+10) frustration is the fact the Real Madrid, Villarreal
jointly holding the fifth spot in Liverpool’s history. Newcastle 2 Premier League champi- and Getafe on six points.
with a fifty per cent score. Victory takes (Guimaraes 57, Osula 88) ons also won the race to Getafe made it two
Gukesh and Alireza are next in Liverpool level on maxi- sign Ekitike, who wins from two with
the standings on three points mum points from two Newcastle had lined up Adrian Liso scoring
each and Nodirbek games with Tottenham ed their first domestic as a potential Isak both goals in a 2-1 win at
Abdusattorov seems destined to and title rivals Arsenal, trophy for 70 years. replacement. After fail- Sevilla. Liso scored the
finish last having just 1.5 points. who travel to Anfield on But Isak yet to feature ing to land a number of opener after quarter of
After a relative lull that failed to Sunday. for Eddie Howe’s men striker targets in the an hour, adding a second
provide a single decisive game Newcastle remain this season as he seeks transfer market, six minutes after the
in the last two rounds, the sev- without a win as they an exit from Tyneside. Newcastle’s lack of a break. Getafe defender
enth round provided as many as miss their wantaway tal- Liverpool are the likely clinical number nine Juan Iglesias accounted
three decisive games out of a isman Alexander Isak. destination if Isak does was exposed as they for Sevilla’s only goal
possible five in this 10-player The Swedish striker leave before the transfer failed to break down 10- when he accidently bun-
$3,75,000 prize money tourna- scored the winner when window closes in a man Aston Villa in a 0-0 dled the ball into his
ment. Apart from Alireza and the sides last met in the week’s time. draw to begin their sea- own net just before half-
Gukesh, lady luck continued to League Cup final in The Reds have report- son last weekend. time.
desert Nodirbek as he lost his March as Newcastle lift- edly had one bid of £110 — AFP — AFP
fourth game in the tournament

SKY back to ‘best version’ for Asia Cup

at the hands of Duda.
Praggnanandhaa outclassed
Alireza who apparently overrat-
ed his position after the open-
ing. The Rossolimo against the New Delhi, Aug. 26: month’s Asia Cup. Excellence in Bengaluru. crossed, feeling really
Sicilian is known to be a potent India’s T20 skipper The 34-year-old under- He is back to full fitness well,” Suryakumar said
weapon but Alireza went astray Suryakumar Yadav has went a sports hernia sur- and will be leading the in a video posted by the
right from the early stages of opened up about his gery in Munich after side in the continental BCCI.
the middle game. recent injury setback, being diagnosed with a showpiece beginning “... most important
Praggnanandhaa found the right which needed surgery problem in his lower September 9 in the UAE. thing during a rehab is to
moves at the right time and and a six-week rehab, right abdomen towards “I’m feeling good right have good people around
seized the initiative by attacking saying that the forced the end of the IPL in now. It’s been five to six you. I saw it as an oppor-
the centre wherein his pair of break was an opportuni- June. After that, he weeks. A good process, tunity to come back as
Bishops had a towering impact ty to return to his “best underwent a rehab at the good routines for last six the best version of
on white’s centre. — PTI version” ahead of next BCCI’s Centre of weeks and fingers myself,” he said. — PTI