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Prime Minister Modi arrived at Xiamen on Sunday to attend the 9th BRICS Summit Live Updates

9th BRICS Summit

9th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting China to attend 9th BRICS Summit 2017 in Xiamen. PM Modi was today welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at International Conference Center. PM Modi is likely to meet Jinping on the sidelines of the event. This comes after India and China reportedly withdrew their forces at Doklam following a standoff. Meanwhile, Jinping yesterday underscored that the BRICS must uphold the value of diplomacy to resolve “hotspot issues” as the leaders of the grouping, including PM Modi, arrived here for the Summit, which has started this morning.

LIVE Updates of Narendra Modi in China BRICS Summit

  • BRICS urges nations to adopt a comprehensive policy in combating terrorism, countering radicalisation and curbing terror financing
  • BRICS calls for expeditious finalisation and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism by the UN
  • PM Narendra Modi is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of 9th BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China.
  • Along with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Secretary East Preeti Saran, and the High Commissioner of India to China, Vijay Gokhale were also present at the session.
  • PM Modi said women’s empowerment programmes were “productivity multipliers” that mainstream women in nation building.

  • “BRICS has developed a robust framework for cooperation; contribute stability and growth in a world drifting towards uncertainty. Our endeavours today touch diverse areas of agriculture, culture, environment, energy, sports and Information and Communications Technology (ICT),” he said.
  • PM Narendra Modi asserted that the grouping was in a “mission-mode” to eradicate poverty and ensure health, sanitation, skills, food security, gender equality, energy and education.
  • The prime minister said a strong partnership among member nations on innovation and digital economy can help spur growth, promote transparency and support the sustainable development goals.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi today sought a strong partnership among BRICS nations to spur growth, saying that the bloc has developed a robust framework for cooperation and contributed to the stability in a world “drifting towards uncertainty”.
  • He also urged central banks of member nation to further strengthen their capabilities and promote cooperation between the Contingent Reserve Arrangement of the grouping and the International Monetary Fund.
  • The prime minister emphasised the need to accelerate track of cooperation in smart cities, urbanisation and disaster management.
  • Addressing the plenary session of the BRICS Summit in China’s Xiamen city, Modi said trade and economy were the foundations of the cooperation among BRICS — Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa.
  • He also called for the creation of a BRICS rating agency to cater to financing needs of sovereign and corporate entities of developing countries.
  • Jingpng has said, “BRICS should uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and basic norms governing international relations, firmly support multilateralism, work for greater democracy in international relations, and oppose hegemonism and power politics.”
  • PM Narendra Modi has spoken about an array of issues at BRICS Summit 2017

 

 

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Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express – Railways rewards drivers who saved lives using presence of mind

Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express

The Railways on Saturday felicitated two drivers of the Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express for their alertness and exemplary dedication to duty in hours of crisis which helped save many lives. The engine and nine coaches of the train had derailed between Vasind and Asangaon stations in on August 29 following a landslide, the fourth derailment in 10 days.

Acknowledging their presence of mind and the services rendered on the day of the accident, Railway Board chairman Ashwani Lohani said, “They displayed sincerity, dedication and performed like true railwaymen. And, we therefore recognise their services.”

Loco pilot Virendra Singh (52) and assistant loco pilot Abhay Kumar Pal (32), both employed with the Central Railway, were felicitated by Mr. Lohani in the presence of various senior officials and engineers of the national transporter. The drivers showed exemplary dedication to duty and displayed alertness and presence of mind. resulting in saving of hundreds of passengers by controlling the speed of the train, read the appreciation letter handed over to the drivers.

“Despite the sighting distance being very less due to sharp curvature and heavy rain on approach, they immediately applied the emergency brakes. Due to a quick response, impact of the locomotive hitting the mud was considerably reduced. Though the incident resulted in derailment of locomotive and nine coaches in the Igatpuri-Kalyan section, it did not result in injury to any of the passengers, as the speed was considerably reduced due to quick and prompt action by the staff,” it said.

Despite being affected themselves by the accident, the drivers “gained composure and alerted the control room about the gravity of the situation leading to immediate switching off of the OHE (overhead electricity) supply of both the lines (Up and Down) by the control, thereby avoiding a serious situation”.

An award of ₹10,000 was also given by to Mr. Singh and ₹5,000 to Mr. Pal as tokens of appreciation, officials said.

Track laying completed as Nagpur Metro begins internal trial run

Nagpur: Nagpur Metro begins internal trial run for Metro operations on the 5.8 km at grade stretch from Mihan depot to south of airport. A team from Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO), Lucknow, will come to the city to review the preparations around September 10. A larger team will then reach here to conduct the trial run itself.
A source in Mahametro said that track laying on the at grade stretch had been completed. “Track testing will be started soon to meet RDSO’s norms. All the electrical masts for supplying power to the trains have been installed. Currently, testing of the power traction system is being done,” he added.

Nagpur Metro begins internal trial run

The source further said that Mahametro had sought seven approvals from RDSO. “We have received five of them—schedule of dimensions, design basis report (stations), design basis report (viaduct), track fastening system and signalling and telecommunication. The ones for track and traction are expected soon. In spite of being lengthy processes, the approvals were obtained very fast and now 75% of our documentation work is complete,” he added.
A formal function will be held here to mark the internal trial run. It will be attended by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, union transport minister Nitin Gadkari and SBI chairperson-cum-managing director (CMD) Arundhati Bhattacharya. The common mobility card (CMC) of Mahametro will be released at the hands of these guests during the trial run function. Mahametro is trying to get a common date from the three.

The source further said that Mahametro managing director Brijesh Dixit had set a goal of starting commercial operations in November. “Total of 70% work of the stations is over. Work on signalling and telecommunications is progressing fast. After RDSO clears the Metro operations, we will apply to commissioner of Metro rail safety (CMRS) for approval for commercial operations. CMRS team will again check each and every thing and then clear the project,” he added.

Meanwhile, work on other stretches of the Metro is also going on at a rapid pace. The commercial operation of airport to Sitabuldi section is proposed in middle of next year. Work on construction of the viaduct is going on day and night. Once it is complete, Mahametro will begin track laying and installation of electrical masts and signalling equipment.

A separate trial run will be held for this section and only after it is cleared by RDSO and CMRS will Mahametro be able to start commercial operations.

TRACKING METRO
Electrical masts for supplying power to the trains installed
Team from RDSO, Lucknow, to arrive for reviewing the train run preparations
75% of our documentation work complete
70% work of the stations over

Mahametro MD aims to start commercial operations in November
Function to be held to mark internal trial run
Common mobility card of Mahametro to be released during trial run function
Commercial operation of airport to Sitabuldi section proposed in mid-2018

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Nagpur becomes first city with electric mass mobility system

Nagpur becomes first city with electric mass

Nagpur earned the distinction of becoming the country’s first city with electric fleet of 200 electric vehicles, including taxis, buses, e-rickshaw and autos.

“Promoting electric vehicles is our priority. We want electric buses, autorickshaws and other vehicles to ply in the country. We are engaged in initial talks with SoftBank for loans at low interest rate for a green project. We want to introduce 2 lakh electric buses for public transport,” Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said today.

He was addressing the media here before the launch of a pilot project for 200 electric vehicles, including 100 of Mahindra’s new e20 plus.

The Union minister, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurated India’s first multi-modal electric vehicle project at the Nagpur Airport Complex here.

With this, Maharashtra has become the first state to provide various incentives to e-taxis.

“Electric mass mobility ecosystem in Nagpur will bring about a transformational change in the automotive and transportation landscape in the country,” Gadkari said after the launch.

Speaking at the event, Fadnavis said, “To promote electric fleet, we have waived  road tax, and registration for all electric vehicles in the state, and we look forward to building Maharashtra as a model state for others to emulate in future.”

The pilot project here will commence with a 200-strong fleet, including 100 of Mahindra’s new e2o Plus vehicles. The rest will consist of vehicles sourced from other OEMs, including Tata Motors, Kinetic, BYD and TVS, among others.

Taxi aggregator Ola has already invested upwards of Rs 50 crore towards EVs and charging infrastructure, starting with 50 plus charging points across four strategic locations in Nagpur.

Gadkari said the target is to reduce the ticket fare of public transport by 50 percent in the country and charging these vehicles will not be an issue as charging stations are being set up.

The size of the automobile industry, which is at Rs 4.5 lakh crore, is estimated to grow to Rs 25 lakh crore and stress should be laid on promoting environment-friendly vehicles that causes minimum pollution, he suggested.

The state government will gradually ramp up the operations of electric taxis in all major cities of Maharashtra.

Pawan Goenka, MD, Mahindra and Mahindra, said the company will lead this charge in India with the government. Bhavish Aggarwal, co-founder and CEO, Ola, stressed that electric mobility in a multi-modal format will be the key towards realising the company’s mission of building mobility for a billion Indians.

With an eye on promoting eco-friendly transport, the government will be ready with its electric vehicle policy by December.

Accelerated adoption of electric and shared vehicles could save $60 billion in diesel and petrol cost while cutting down as much as 1 gigatonne (GT) of carbon emission for India by 2030, government think-tank Niti Aayog said in a joint report with Rock Mountain Institute earlier this month.

A group of ministers, constituted to prepare the draft plan for the electric vehicle policy, has submitted recommendations to the Cabinet secretary and is now preparing the draft plan.

A number of Indian companies have also shown interest in investing in electric vehicles and the related infrastructure.

The policy will include both light and heavy weight electric vehicles like cars and buses.

Dispelling concerns on lack of infrastructure for charging such vehicles, the minister said a charging station is being set up.

Gadkari also said he will soon be meeting Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to request for a lower tax slab for vehicles run on ethanol, bio diesel and bio CNG.

“I will also request him to reduce tax rate on hybrid vehicles in order to tackle air pollution in the long run,” he said.

The NITI Aayog report estimates that India can conservatively save up to 64 percent of anticipated passenger mobility-related energy demand and 37 percent of carbon emissions by 2030. At current oil prices, this will imply a net fuel cost saving of approximately Rs 3.9 lakh crore by 2030, the report said.

According to Gadkari, there are big plans to develop low-cost lithium-ion batteries in India and efforts are on to remodel the battery made by Indian Space Research Organisation to make it fit for use in electric vehicles.

Maruti Suzuki has evinced interest in developing lithium ion batteries, he added.

The government is aggressively trying to push sales and production of electric vehicles in the country through schemes such as FAME India, which have caught the fancy of Chinese automobile manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC that are already investing heavily in electric technology.

A 12 percent levy on pure electric vehicles (EVs) has been proposed under the goods and services tax regime, a move that reflects the government’s intention to push its adoption.

“It is our policy to encourage electric cars and buses. Shortly, I will be coming out with a policy regarding this. Hybrid cars should also be encouraged, it saves fuel,” he explained.

Electric and hybrid vehicles along with alternative fuel like ethanol are gaining traction as part of efforts to reduce India’s crude oil import bill.

“We import crude worth Rs 7 lakh crore. Electric, ethanol, bio diesel, bio CNG are import substitutes and cost effective, pollution free and indigenous too,” Gadkari added.

With an aim to promote eco-friendly vehicles, the government had launched the FAME India scheme in 2015 offering incentives on electric and hybrid vehicles of up to Rs 29,000 for bikes and Rs 1.38 lakh for cars.

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India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI, Team India eye series clean sweep

India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI,

India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI, Team India eye series clean sweep

India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI. A rampaging India will fancy their chances of completing a 5-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka when they face the beleaguered hosts in the fifth and final One-day International match here tomorrow.

The visitors already swept the Test series 3-0, and given their dominant run on this trip, would like to sweep the ODI series as well.

Sri Lanka are in danger of losing a second successive ODI series to India by a 5-0 margin. The last time these two sides played a bilateral series in November 2014, a depleted Lankan side lost 5-0 in India.

Their fortunes haven’t changed much since and another loss would be a serious body blow for the hosts in what has been a traumatic summer of cricket. They have already foregone the opportunity to automatically qualify for the 2019 ODI World Cup by failing to win two matches in this series.

That 5-0 win in 2014-15 was India’s last ODI series whitewash. Since they have beaten Zimbabwe 3-0 twice, as also beating them 5-0 in 2013.

Considering sterner opposition, India previously beat New Zealand and England 5-0 in 2010-11 and 2012-13 respectively, both series’ wins coming at home.

In fact, England are the only side to lose 5-0 twice to India (in 2008-09 as well) in the last decade, so the Men in Blue will be eager to add another entry to this short list.

Given the heat and humidity here, and the exertions of what has been a long if not arduous tour, the Indian team enjoyed an additional day off ahead of the fifth ODI.

There are no injury concerns and the same playing combination can expect to be retained tomorrow, with the likes of Manish Pandey, Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur given a further opportunity to impress.

Additionally, coach Ravi Shastri had spoken yesterday about the need to carefully manage workloads of bowlers across formats. It remains to be seen if Hardik Pandya will be given a break in this light, and Kedar Jadhav afforded another chance to impress, ahead of a long limited-overs’ schedule at home.

In light of the team’s experimentation and rotation policy, Ajinkya Rahane is the only batsman not to get game time in this series. With Rohit Sharma coming back and scoring runs, and Shikhar Dhawan in good form, the team management has so far not toyed with the opening combination.

Rahane, on the other hand, had won the man-of-the-series in the last ODI engagement in West Indies with 336 runs from five matches including a hundred and three half-centuries.

There is a chance that he could be given a game ahead of Dhawan in this final ODI, even if only to cement his spot as the designated third-choice opener.

This also puts the spotlight on KL Rahul who was given a middle-order role in the current ODI series, specifically keeping the preparation for the next World Cup in mind. So far that experiment hasn’t worked with Rahul returning scores of 4, 17 and 7 in his three outings.

Oddly enough, Rahul has fallen to Akila Dananjay in all three matches. While it will be a matter of concern for the team management, they will also want to afford him further opportunities to strengthen the case for a middle-order berth. Manish Pandey’s half-century in the fourth ODI gives the team additional leeway in this regard.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are expected to make at least one chance to their playing XI. Skipper Upul Tharanga will be back in charge of affairs after sitting out the last two games owing to his suspension for slow-over rate. He is expected to slot into the middle order once again and Lahiru Thirimanne might be asked to open the innings instead.

It remains to be seen if the Lankan captain can inspire a serious challenge in this fifth ODI after a lacklustre summer. Most of all though, after two suspensions in three months, Tharanga will be looking to complete the 50 overs within the stipulated time.

Teams:

India: Virat Kohli (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Manish Pandey, Ajinkya Rahane, Kedar Jadhav, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur.

Sri Lanka: Upul Tharanga (capt), Lasith Malinga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dilshan Munaweera, Lahiru Thirimanna, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Mendis, Milinda Siriwardana, Malinda Pushpakumara, Akila Dananjaya, Lakshan Sandakan, Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Vishwa Fernando.

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India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI Live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI, live TV coverage

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India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI Live streaming

India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI Live streaming. A rampaging India will fancy their chances of completing a 5-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka when they face the beleaguered hosts in the fifth and final One-day International match here tomorrow.

The visitors already swept the Test series 3-0, and given their dominant run on this trip, would like to sweep the ODI series as well. India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI Live streaming

Sri Lanka are in danger of losing a second successive ODI series to India by a 5-0 margin. The last time these two sides played a bilateral series in November 2014, a depleted Lankan side lost 5-0 in India.

India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI Live streaming.

Where is the fifth ODI between India and Sri Lanka?
India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

What time does India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI begin?
The first ball in India vs Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, will be bowled at 1430 hrs IST (2.30 PM IST). That makes it a 9 AM GMT start. Toss will be conducted half an hour prior to the first ball – 2 PM IST.

Which TV channel will broadcast India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI live?
India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI will be broadcast live on Sony Six, Sony Six HD,Sony Ten 3 and DD National.

How do I live stream India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI?
You can watch the live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI on SonyLiv.

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Eid al-Adha in India: Date, Significance, History, Celebrations and Feast

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha also called the “Sacrifice Feast”

Eid al-Adha is the second of two Muslim holidays celebrated worldwide each year. Id-ul-Zuha (Bakr-Id), which is also known as Eid al-Adha or Id-ul-Adha, is a festival that Muslims celebrate with special prayers, greetings and gifts. It is a gazetted holiday in India and is also referred to as the festival of sacrifice.

Thursday 31 August marked the start of an auspicious week for millions of Muslims around the world, as devotees commence the annual Eid al-Adha celebrations following the end of Hajj. Eid al-Adha 2017 in India began in the evening of Friday, 1 September and ends in the evening of Saturday, 2 September.

Eid al-Adha

History

Muslims around the world believe that Allah (God) commanded Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Ibrahim followed God’s orders, but his son was replaced by a sheep at the last moment. Muslims celebrate this at Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha is called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or “bakri” in Urdu. The word “id” derived from the Arabic “iwd” means “festival” and “zuha” comes from “uzhaiyya” which translates to “sacrifice”.

Celebrations and Feast

It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedience to God’s command. Before he sacrificed his son In commemoration of this, an animal is sacrificed and divided into three parts: one third of the share is given to the poor and needy; another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbors; and the remaining third is retained by the family.

Eid al-Adha

People visit mosques and offer special prayers for peace and prosperity. After the prayers, sacrifices begin, which are then distributed among others. People meet and greet their loved ones, exchange gifts and feast together.Some of the delicacies that are prepared during this festival may include Mutton Biryani, Bhuni Kaleji, Mutton Korma, Mutton Keema, Chapli Kebab, Ghosht Haleem and Kheer.

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Virat Kohli 29th ODI hundred; overtake Sanath Jayasuriya, behind only Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting

virat kohli

Virat Kohli 29th ODI hundred

Virat Kohli 29th ODI hundred; With every other top-order batsmen making merry in Sri Lanka, it was time that Indian skipper Virat Kohli announced his arrival as well. Batting first against Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI at Colombo, India were off to a poor start losing Shikhar Dhawan for 3. Kohli came out at No. 3 and lambasted an underperforming attack. He recorded his 29th ODI century off 76 balls. With his hundred Kohli also surpassed Sanath Jayasuriya’s tally of 28 ODI hundreds. Kohli is now behind only Sachin Tendulkar (49) and Ricky Ponting’s (30) in terms of ODI hundreds.

Kohli hit three back-to-back fours in the second over he faced, making his intent clear. He soon got into the groove and struck boundaries at will. He recorded his 43rd ODI half-century in 38 balls. He also completed 2,000 ODI runs vs Sri Lanka, becoming the youngest batsman to the feat against an opposition (28 years 299 days). He also became third Indian to score 2,000 ODI runs against Sri Lanka. He reached his fifty in the 14th over, the quickest in his illustrious career.

Virat Kohli 29th ODI hundred, In the list of most centuries, Kohli is now equal with former Sri Lanka batsman Sanath Jayasuriya. He now trails Ricky Ponting by just two while Sachin Tendulkar sits at the top with 49. While Sachin had his tally in 452 innings Kohli has achieved his 28 in 181. Earlier, Virat Kohli also became the fastest to reach 8000 ODI runs. The India captain took seven innings less than AB de Villiers to reach the milestone.

Kohli was dismissed after scoring 131 in 96 balls, including 17 fours and two sixes. He became Lasith Malinga’s 300th ODI wicket.
Kohli’s 219-run partnership with opening batsman Rohit Sharma made him the first batsman in ODI history to be involved in a double-century partnership on 10 occasions, ahead of Sri Lanka’s Upul Tharanga who has done so seven times.
The knock also brought up 2000 ODI runs for Kohli against Sri Lanka, the first to do so and joint-second overall against any opposition in 44 innings. Sir Vivian Richards took the same number of innings to reach 2000 runs against Australia. The list is headed by Sachin Tendulkar who took 40 innings against Australia.

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Sri Lanka vs India, 4th ODI, Cricket Score : India win by 168 runs; gain 4-0 series lead

Sri Lanka vs India, 4th ODI

Sri Lanka vs India, 4th ODI

Skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hit centuries as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 168 runs in the fourth one-day international to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series in Colombo on Thursday. Winning the toss, India posted 375 for 5 at the R. Premadasa stadium. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 207 in 42.4 overs. Kohli notched up his 29th century, while Rohit brought up his 13th century. Playing his 300th ODI, Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored 49 not out and stitched an unbeaten 101-run partnership with Manish Pandey, who slammed his second ODI fifty. For Sri Lanka, Angelo Mathews claimed two wickets and scored 70 runs

Cricket Sri Lanka vs India, 4th ODI Here are teams:
India: Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli(c), Lokesh Rahul, Manish Pandey, MS Dhoni(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakure the line-ups.

Sri Lanka: Niroshan Dickwella(w), Dilshan Munaweera, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Milinda Siriwardana, Wanidu Hasaranga, Akila Dananjaya, Malinda Pushpakumara, Vishwa Fernando, Lasith Malinga(c)

India
375/5
Run Rate: 7.50
Overs: 50/50
Sri Lanka
207/9
Run Rate: 7.50
Overs: 42.3 /50
Target: 376

 

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1101 kgs laddoo offered to Tekdi Lord Ganesha

1101 kgs laddoo offered to Tekdi Lord Ganesha

Nagpur: As the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is being widely celebrated across the country, people are trying to please Lord Ganesha in different ways.
A 1101 kgs laddoo was offered to Lord Ganesha in Nagpur’s “Tekdi Ganesh Temple”, where a large number of devotees were present. The devotees were fascinated by the size of the laddoo.

1101 kgs laddoo

According to the organizers, special ingredients have been used to make this enormous laddoo which comprises of 400kg besan, 200kg ghee, 500kg sugar and 60 kg of dry fruits.
It took almost 48 hours to give this laddoo a round shape.
It’s believed that idol of Lord Ganesha of this temple fulfills every devotee’s desire, and that’s the reason such a big size laddoo has been offered to Ganesha.

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Direct Benefit Transfer Impact

Direct Benefit Transfer-Using Aadhar
Direct Benefit Transfer-Using Aadhar

Direct Benefit Transfer

The primary aim of this Direct Benefit Transfer program is to bring transparency and terminate from distribution of funds sponsored by Central Government of India.

Aadhaar linked Direct Benefit Transfer has helped in removing fake beneficiaries of govt schemes. Aadhaar number, due to its uniqueness property, serves as a natural financial address for sending payments to accounts of beneficiaries through the Aadhaar Payments Bridge (APB). Direct Benefit Transfer with Aadhaar seeding has brought in transparency & plugged leakages. The scale and speed of DBT empowers crores of Indians. DBT led to savings of Rs 57,029 crores in the last 3 years as funds were directly transferred cutting down middle men.

Aadhaar linked Direct Benefit Transfer has helped in removing fake beneficiaries of govt schemes. More than Rs 2 lakh crore has reached beneficiaries directly

Direct Benefit Transfer brings forth a new dimension to Financial Inclusion. Better targeting of beneficiaries and elimination of middlemen via DBT has saved Rs 57,029 crores of public funds. DBT- Covering more schemes, reaching more people. With DBT enabled govt delivery system, poor have been saved from harassment, bribes and denial of service. A pro-poor policy.

Removing middlemen & cutting out leakages through Direct Benefit Transfer. Direct Benefit Transfer led to savings of Rs 57,029 crores in last 3 years as funds were directly transferred removing middle men

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Baadshaho Movie Review, Story, Synopsis, Trailer

Baadshaho Movie

Baadshaho Movie Review And Story

Baadshaho Movie is an upcoming Indian period heist action thriller film written by Rajat Arora, directed and co-produced by Milan Luthria. It features Ajay Devgn, Ileana D’Cruz, Emraan Hashmi, Vidyut Jammwal, Esha Gupta and Sanjay Mishra in the lead roles. The film is a thriller set in the emergency era of the 1975-77.

Story: Baadshaho takes us to the emergency era of 1975, when there was political unrest in the full country. When Rani Gitanjali’s (Ileana) palace in Jaipur is raided for gold, she is arrested for withholding it without declaration. The government seizes the gold and decides to transfer it via road to Delhi in a truck with officer Singh, a cocky cop in charge of the whole operation.

Baadshaho Movie Review, Story

The story takes us through a thrilling journey between Jaipur and Delhi, along with various obstacles, secrets and revelations. It explores the relationships between these characters amongst fun, banter, deceit, betrayal and loads of drama The highlight of the film apart from the ensemble cast that are playing characters very unlike their style is its superbly drafted screenplay, and its action sequences. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 1 September 2017.

Baadshaho Movie Review: 3/5 Review

Baadshaho Box Office Collection: Coming soon

Baadshaho Review by Audience:Coming soon

Director: Milan Luthria

Writer: Rajat Arora (story)

Stars: Ajay Devgn, Ileana D’Cruz, Emraan Hashmi, Vidyut Jammwal, Esha Gupta and Sanjay Mishra
Producer: Bhushan Kumar, Milan Luthria, Krishan Kumar
Music: Ankit Tiwari, Sandeep Shirodkar

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Nagpur Mumbai Duronto Express has derailed between Wasind and Asangoan.

FIve coaches and the locomotive of Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express derailed near Kalyan
FIve coaches and the locomotive of Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express derailed near KalyanExpress derailed near Kalyan

Five coaches and the locomotive of Nagpur Mumbai Duronto Express derailed near Kalyan

Nagpur: An engine and Five coaches of Nagpur Mumbai Duronto Express derailed on Tuesday at 6.40am near Asangaon in Maharashtra. Railway officials said there have been no casualties so far. Reports suggest a rescue team has reached from Kalyan. “Five coaches of Duronto Express Nagpur Mumbai 12290 derailed between Asangaon and Wasind railway stations.

Nagpur Mumbai Duronto Express derailed between Wasind and Asangoan

There are no injuries to passengers and arranging buses to bring passengers to destination. Doctors and senior officers are already at site,” a statement from Central Railway said.

Visuals showed passengers making their way out of the coaches themselves. Electric supply was shut off to prevent any loss of lives.

The exact cause of the derailment is not yet clear. However, sources say that a portion of the tracks were breached due to landslide after heavy rains in the Kasara Ghats section in the last three days.

Nagpur Mumbai Duronto Express derailed

This is the third major incident of derailment in the past two weeks and the second affecting the Mumbai suburban sector in three days.On August 23, Kaifiyat Express derailed in Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh At least 81 people were injured after nine coaches of the train.At least 23 people were killed and over 72 injured after 14 coaches of the Utkal Express ran off the tracks in Uttar Pradesh on August 20.

 

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Doklam standoff, Big Diplomatic Win For India, China agree to end border standoff

India & China Agree To Pull Troops Out Of Doklam

India and China have agreed to an “expeditious disengagement” of troops in a disputed border area near doklam where their soldiers have been locked in a stand-off for more than two months, India’s foreign ministry said on Monday.

“In recent weeks, India and China have maintained diplomatic communication in respect of the incident at Doklam. During these communications, we were able to express our views and convey our concerns and interests,” the ministry’s statement added.

The decision comes ahead of a summit of the BRICS nations – a grouping that also includes Brazil, Russia and South Africa – in China next month, which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend.

Indian and Chinese troops have been confronting each other at the Doklam plateau near the borders of India, its ally Bhutan and China, in the most serious and prolonged standoff in decades along their disputed Himalayan border.

The Indian ministry said the two sides had agreed to defuse the crisis following diplomatic talks.

“In recent weeks, India and China have maintained diplomatic communication in respect of the incident at Doklam,” the ministry said in a statement.

India & China Agree To Pull Troops Out Of Doklam

“On this basis, expeditious disengagement of border personnel at the face-off site at Doklam has been agreed to and is on-going,” it said in a statement.

India-China relations

The bilateral relations between India and China also necessitate an urgent settlement of the row because both countries have a lot at stake. As two of the most prominent economies of the world, India and China need to work together to improve their mutual trade and also give leadership to the world in matters related to climate change following the withdrawal of the US from the Paris climate pact. India also needs to engage with China through its world-known soft power to influence its people and culture instead of comparing things more in terms of politics and military might.

India and China are frenemies rather than enemies despite the fact that China invariably supports Pakistan over India (that’s more of a strategy) and the powerful leaders of the two countries – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping – know how important it is to engage with each other instead of preparing for a showdown

 

Jio Phone pre-booking suspended due to huge demand

Jio Phone pre-booking suspended due to huge demand

 

Pre-booking for Jio Phone was started August 24 at 5 pm,” an SMS sent to a Jio customer read. A leading channel partner of Reliance Retail, which did not wish to be named, said the messages are being sent to all those who have registered their interest in Jio Phone.

Reliance Jio Phone pre-booking suspended of its much awaited “effectively free” 4G feature phone following overbooking of initial lot which is expected to be delivered in September. “Millions have pre-booked the JioPhone. We will inform you when pre-booking resumes,” a message on Reliance Jio website said. A company official said Jio Phone pre-booking suspended due to huge demand. However, Jio didn’t respond to queries on whether the pre-booking was stopped across all Jio stores and retailers.

Jio Phone pre-booking suspended

“As announced by Reliance Industries CMD (Mukesh Ambani), Jio Phone will be given against payment of fully-refundable deposit of Rs 1,500. Customers will be able to book Jio Phone for Rs 500 and the balance Rs 1,000 can be paid at the time of delivery in September. The total amount will be refunded after 36 months when the customer returns the phone,” the partner said.

Ambani had announced that voice calling for customers of the “effectively free” Jio Phone would be always free and they would get unlimited data for a month against payment of Rs 153.

Jio Phone, which can be operated by speaking out instructions to dial, type messages and the like will come with preloaded Jio apps for messaging and entertainment. The phone can be connected with television sets for watching live TV using the Jio TV app. The phone will also include some of the popular instant messaging and social networking apps, the channel partner said.

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PV Sindhu settles for silver, loses to Japan’s Okuhara in final

PV Sindhu Loses Thrilling Final, Finishes With Silver

PV Sindhu settles for silver, loses to Japan’s Okuhara in final

PV Sindhu settled for silver as she went down to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in an hour and 50 minutes in the women’s singles final of the World Championships in Glasgow on Sunday.
Sindhu and Okuhara played relentless badminton in the longest match of the tournament but the Indian lost 19-21, 22-20, 20-22 to Okuhara’s.

Watch Okuhara’s wining shot.

 

India, however, returned with two medals thanks to Sindhu’s silver and Saina Nehwal’s bronze. Interestingly. Okuhara beat both the Indian girls en route to Japan’s first world title. In the semis too, she survived a three-game clash against Nehwal.

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India vs Srilanka 3rd ODI: India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets

India vs Srilanka

India vs Srilanka Series

INDIA WIN BY SIX WICKETS! Dhoni guides a full-toss from Fernando towards deep midwicket region after a top-edge, and once again collects the winning run, as India clinch the five-match series 3-0! The India vs Srilanka  Indian cricket team will look to wrap up the five-match series when they face a hapless Sri lanka side in the 3rd ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium today. India had won the Test series 3-0 and lead the ODIs 3-0.  Rohit Sharma’s century has kept India’s chase on track after Jasprit Bumrah’s maiden five-wicket haul restricted Sri Lanka to 217/9. For SL, Thirimanne slammed his 17th half-century while Chandimal chipped in with 36. Thirimanne and Chandimal returned to the side in place of the injured Danushka Gunathilaka and Upul Tharanga.

Opener Rohit Sharma and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit unbeaten 124 and 67 respectively as India crushed Sri Lanka by six wickets to take unassailable 3-0 lead in five-match series at Pallekele on Sunday.
India romped to the 218-run target riding on knocks of Sharma and Dhoni with more than four overs to spare.
Earlier, pacer Jasprit Bumrah took his maiden five-wicket haul, enabling India restrict a struggling Sri Lanka to 217/9.

Bumrah was brilliant both upfront and in the death overs to end with figures of five for 27, surpassing his previous best of four for 22.
Sri Lanka, trailing 0-2 in the series, once again put up an ordinary show with the bat, barring a gritty 80 off 105 balls from Lahiru Thirimanne.

 

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India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Live Coverage On TV, Live Streaming Online

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Live Coverage On TV, Live Streaming Online Ind vs SL live

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Live Coverage On TV, Live Streaming Online

Live streaming and live cricket score of India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Pallekele will be available online. Already 2-0 up, Virat Kohli’s team will look for series win when they take on a hapless Sri Lanka side on Sunday. Sri Lanka skipper Upul Tharanga has been handed a two-match ban for his team’s slow over-rate in the second ODI. Chamara Kapugedara will lead the hosts in Tharanga’s absence

The Virat Kohli-led side achieved their revised 231-run target in 44.2 overs which were bowled in over three hours and 30 minutes. The visitors slipped from 109-0 to 131-7 before an unbeaten 100-run eight-wicket partnership between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Bhuvneshwar Kumar pulled the team through. Sri Lanka will miss the services of their captain Upul Tharanga after he was handed a two-match ban for a slow over-rate offence during the 2nd ODI.

When will the third ODI between India and Sri Lanka be played?
The third ODI between India and Sri Lanka will be played on August 27, 2017.

Where will the India vs Sri Lanka third ODI be played?
The India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

How do I watch India vs Sri Lanka third ODI live?
The India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI will be broadcast live on Sony Six, Sony Six HD and Ten 3.

What time does the live coverage of the India vs Sri Lanka third ODI match start?
The live broadcast of the India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI match will start at 02:30 PM IST.

Where can you follow the India vs Sri Lanka third ODI match online?
The India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI can be streamed online on www.sonyliv.com.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Price in India

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Price in India

Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Phone, including impressions and analysis and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Price in India

Updated with more details on Samsung’s trade-in program for Galaxy Note 7 owners.

There’s a lot riding on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s glossy, curved shoulders, two rear cameras and digital S Pen stylus.

The Galaxy Note 8 has to wash away the bad taste of last year’s battery-burning Note 7 double-recall. It has to outshoot every other phone with a set of dual cameras that’s already out there. And finally, Samsung’s highest-end phone needs to outshine the LG V30, Google Pixel 2 and iPhone 8, while also convincing buyers to choose it over the cheaper Galaxy S8  and Galaxy S8 Plus.

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
Display size, resolution 6.3-inch; 2,960×1,440 pixels 6.2-inch; 2960×1440 pixels
Pixel density 522ppi 529ppi
Dimensions (Inches) 6.4×2.9×0.34 in 6.3×2.9×0.32 in
Dimensions (Millimeters) 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams) 6.9 oz, 195g 6.1 oz; 173g
Mobile software Android 7.1.1 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat
Camera Dual 12-megapixel 12-megapixel
Front-facing camera 8-megapixel 8-megapixel
Video capture 4K 4K
Processor Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.35GHz+1.9GHz) or octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 (2.35GHz+1.7GHz) Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.35GHz+1.9GHz) or octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 (2.35GHz+1.7GHz)
Storage 64GB 64GB
RAM 6GB 4GB
Expandable storage Up to 2TB Up to 2TB
Battery 3,300mAh 3,500mAh
Fingerprint sensor Back cover Back cover
Connector USB-C USB-C
Special features S Pen stylus, water-resistant, wireless charging Water-resistant (IP68), wireless charging, Gigabit LTE-ready
Approx Price (INR) 72999 INR 64999 INR

 

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Fair and Festivals in Nagpur

Fair and Festivals in Nagpur

Fair and Festivals in Nagpur

Fair and Festivals in Nagpur: Nagpur is one of the major industrial cities of Maharashtra. This district is famous for its orange productions. Many big and leading companies open their base in this city. Many businessmen come to this city everyday for this reason. As it is one of the major cities of Maharashtra, it is well connected by train, air and road with other parts of the Maharashtra state and India. Two flights are arrived and departed for Mumbai from Nagpur airport everyday.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Lord Ganesh, the patron deity of Maharashtra, is the God of wisdom. Come August, preparations to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi one of the famous Fair and Festivals in Nagpur- the auspicious day when Lord Ganesh was born – begin with great enthusiasm all over the state. The 11-day festival begins with the installation of beautifully sculpted Ganesh idols in homes and mandaps (large tents), colorfully decorated, depicting religious themes or current events. The Ganesh idols are worshipped with families and friends. Many cultural events are organized and people participate in them with keen interest. After ten exciting days comes the time to bid farewell to the beloved God. People take Ganesh idols in procession to the accompaniment of music and dance for immersion in the sea or nearby river or lake. Emotions run high as people chant ‘Ganpati bappa moraya, pudhachya varshi lavkar ya’ (Oh Lord Ganesh, please come back soon next year).

Fair and Festivals in Nagpur

Dussehra

According to the great Hindu epic Ramayan, Dussehra is the day on which Lord Ram killed Ravan, the evil king of Lanka. It is considered as a shubh-muharat – a very auspicious day – to start a new venture. It is a symbol of the victory of good over evil. People decorate the entrances of their homes with torans, flower studded strings, and worship the tools of trade, vehicles, machinery, weapons and even books. As the evening falls, the villagers cross the border, a ritual known as Simollanghan, and worship the Shami tree. The leaves of the Apta tree are collected and exchanged among friends and relatives as gold.

Dussehra

Diwali

Diwali or Deepawali means a row of lights. The most beautiful of all Indian festivals, Diwali is a celebration of lights. Streets are illuminated with rows of clay lamps and homes are decorated with rangoli (colored powder designs) and aakash kandils (decorative lanterns of different shapes and sizes). People rise at dawn, massage their bodies and hair with scented oil and take a holy bath. Diwali is celebrated with new clothes, spectacular firecrackers and a variety of sweets in the company of family and friends.

Diwali Fair and Festivals in Nagpur

Dhanatrayodashi; Narakchaturdashi, Amavasya (Laxmi poojan), Balipratipada and Yamadvitiya (Bhaubeej) are the five days which comprise Diwali, and each day has a peculiar religious significance. This joyous celebration is, on the whole, symbolic of dispelling the darkness of misery and bringing the light of prosperity and happiness into human life.

Gudhi Padwa

‘Gudhi’ – the bamboo staff with a colored silk cloth and a garlanded goblet atop – symbolizes victory or achievement. Maharashtrians erect gudhis on Padwa, the first day of the Hindu new year. People welcome the new year with gudhi worship and distribute prasad comprising tender neem leaves, gram-pulse and jaggery. Gudhi Padwa heralds the advent of a prosperous new year and is considered as a shubh muhurat – one of the most auspicious days – by Hindus.

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Fair & Festivals in Nagpur

Makar Sankrant

Sankrant means the passing of the sun from one Zodiac sign to the other. People exchange greeting and good wishes on this day, which marks the Sun’s passage from the Tropic of Dhanu (Sagittarius) to Makar (Capricon). Sweet and crunchy ladoos made of sesame and jaggery are the favorite treats on.

Makar Sankrant

HoliFair and Festivals in Nagpur

Each year, after a successful winter harvest, people get ready to welcome the spring with Holi – the festival of colors. Holis or bonfires are lit in the night and people gather to worship the fire-god, who is believed to burn away all evil. On the next day, people of all ages come outside and playfully drench each other with colored water. Brightly colored powders are applied on faces, and there is plenty of music, dance and sweets to fill the rest of the day. The exuberant display of colors symbolizes the advent of a colorful and prosperous spring season.

 

Nag Panchami

In Hindu mythology, the cobra has a special significance and the earth, it is believed, rests on the head of ‘Shesha’ – the thousand-hooded cobra. Snake worship is an important ritual of the Maharashtrians, and on the festival of Nag Panchami, clay icons of cobras are venerated in homes. People offer sweets and milk to the snake deity and the day is celebrated with folk dances and songs, especially in the countryside. Snake charmers carry cobras in baskets and collect offerings from the public in the streets. A small village near Sangli, Battis Shirale, is famous for its snake catchers, and people throng the streets to watch the thrilling performances of expert snake charmers.

Gokul Ashtami or JanmashtamiGokul Ashtami or Janmashtami

The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated on Gokul Ashtami or Janmashtami. Most devotees fast till midnight and when the birth of Lord Krishna is announced, they eat a festive preparation of rice, butter, yogurt, puris and potatoes. This meal, according to Hindu mythology, was relished by Lord Krishna and his playmates in Gokul. Another fun-filled ritual performed on this day is dahi-handi – clay pots filled with curd, puffed rice and milk are strung high up above the streets and groups of enthusiastic young men (and even women) form human pyramids to reach these and break them open, the way Lord Krishna and his friends would, after sneaking into the houses of gopis (milkmaids) to steal and eat butter.

Marbat

Nagpur celebrates many festival of different religion with much fanfare. The city also host many cultural and religious events. Among the popular festivals the city of Nagpur host is the festival of Marbat. This is unique festival celebrated only in Nagpur city. On the occasion of the festival people make the small statues of an imaginary evil spirits and take out the procession. These evil statues are burnt at the end of procession. It is believed by the people of Nagpur that by celebrating this kind of festival, all evil forces in the city are eliminated. Festival of Marbat also includes other cultural activities like dance, drama. On the occasion women prepare delicious food dishes and show their cooking skills. The festival of Marbat serves to be an occasion where one can have a glimpse of rich culture of Nagpur.

Marbat

In Pics : Bollywood stars Welcome Ganpati Bappa

Bollywood stars Welcome Ganpati Bappa

Bollywood stars Welcome Ganpati Bappa

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that is celebrated with much pomp and show in the state of Maharashtra. People take to the streets to celebrate and honour the birth of Lord Ganesha. While some bring home large idols of Bappa, others flock to popular pandals to venerate and seek his blessings. And it’s not just the commoners but also B-town celebs who celebrate with much fanfare and enthusiasm at their residences.
Many B-town celebs every year, welcome the idol of Ganpati in their homes and offer their prayers. Here are few who opened their doors and welcomed Lord Ganesha home this season

It’s time for celebrations in the city of Mumbai and our B-Town celebrities are welcoming Ganpati Bappa. From pandal hopping to worshiping at home, Ajay Devgn, Neil Nitin Mukesh Sanjay and Manyata Dutt, Aditi Rao Hydari, Bappi Lahiri, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sonu Sood are doing it all.

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Akila Dananjaya Wedding And Pre-shoot

Akila Dananjaya Wedding

Sri Lankan Cricketer Akila Dananjayas Wedding And Pre-shoot

Akila Dananjaya Wedding – Sri Lankan cricketer Akila Dananjaya got married to his sweetheart Nethali Tekshini yesterday. The young right-arm off-spinner’s wedding held at Ramadia Ran Mal Holiday Resort, Moratuwa. Rangana Herath and Ajantha Mendis singed as witnesses.

Akila who plays limited over cricket is a left-hand batsman and an off-break bowler.

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Akila Dananjaya Wedding Photos

Akila Dananjaya married yesterday and success followed today

Akila Dananjaya married

It seems like luck followed Dananjaya in the form of his wife Nethali Tekshini as they both married yesterday. How many would enjoy this glorious moment of bowling a dream spell just after the 24 hours of the marriage? Akila Dananjaya married to Nethali Tekshini yesterday and followed it by a beautiful spell against India when it mattered the most.

Dananjaya magic turned the game dramatically:

It was a straight road to the victory for Virat Kohli-led team before Akila Dananjaya marking his guard to bowl the delivery but after getting the grip of the ball, Dananjaya bowled a beauty of the deliveries to dismantle Indian middle order batting within no time.

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He took 5 wickets in 14 balls to change the scenario of the match completely. In total, he took 6 wickets comprising Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Jadhav, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. He mixed the googlies with his regular leg-break deliveries to record something exceptional.

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However, at the end of his 8 overs, he took 6 wickets for 39 runs and completely gave the advantage to his side.

The 24-year-old had taken four wickets against Zimbabwe in Hambantota, and was expected to play the opening fixture against India in Dambulla. But the Sri Lankans opted for the left-arm wrist spin of Lakshan Sandakan instead as he had enjoyed a decent outing in the final Test at Pallekele.

Akila Dananjaya married yesterday and success followed today, Dananjaya first rose to prominence when Mahela Jayawardene and Graham Ford picked him from nowhere for Sri Lanka’s World T20 campaign at home in 2012. He had impressed the then Sri Lankan management as a net bowler and they wanted him fast tracked to the senior side despite not having played any first class cricket.

I would have been happier had we won 2nd ODI vs India : Akila Dananjaya

Akila Dananjaya

Sri Lankan mystery spinner Akila Dananjaya has expressed satisfaction at his rampant six-wicket haul against India in the second ODI but said he would have been happier had his effort steered his team to victory. “We would have been happy had we won the game. I am very sad at the moment. I would have returned a happy man had we won,” said Dananjaya after taking 6/54, his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs, in the second One-dayer against India that Sri Lanka lost by three wickets.

Dananjaya magic turned the game dramatically:

The spinner took six wickets for 11 runs in just 21 balls as he saw off India’s middle order. He claimed three wickets in the 18th over.
Four of his dismissals came off the wrong ones, which Indian batsmen simply couldn’t pick.
“I am an off-spinner. Wicket taking bowls are leg-spin and the googly. I bowl a lot of off spin. Work with Piyal Wijetunga (Sri Lankan spin coach) and if I need to bowl variations, Piyal tells me to do so as well,” said Akila Dananjaya.

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Cricket – Sri Lanka v India – Second One Day International Match – Pallekele, Sri Lanka – August 24, 2017 – Sri Lanka’s Akila Dananjaya celebrates with captain Upul Tharanga and his teammates after taking the wicket of India’s captain Virat Kohli (not pictured).

“I realised that the off-spin was not helping much. So I decided to get back to my variations. The target we had to defend wasn’t too much either. So we had to take wickets. I bowled a lot of variations and it went really well,” he added.
Sri Lanka eventually lost the game, thanks to a 100-run unbeaten eighth-wicket partnership between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The duo rescued India from a precarious 131/7.

Dananjaya was taken off bowling after eight overs and that allowed the Indian pair to settle down.

“They were set and I thought better to get back later on if someone breaks the partnership. We wanted to win the game. Once wickets come along we also gained confidence. But Bhuvi and Dhoni were superb. They batted really well against our bowlers. Nothing much of a change on the wicket,” he said.
Sri Lanka’s interim coach Nic Pothas said, “Captain on the field has a gut feeling. How he is going to use his bowlers. Upul (Tharanga) would have kept him back hoping for a wicket. Once we speak to Upul at the end of the day we will get to know better.”
Dananjaya joined the team just ahead of the second ODI after his wedding.
“Wedding was in the afternoon. When I got back to the team hotel it was around 11:30 in the night. I wanted to reach earlier than that but it took a little longer. The wedding was at Moratuwa. Finished around 4pm and we were bit late when we came,” he said.

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Samsung Galaxy Note8 Coming Soon

Samsung Galaxy Note8

The Samsung Galaxy Note8

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is designed for you to use with ease and simplicity. The beautiful curves and seamless body are engineered to offer you a comfortable grip and more space for you to write freely with the S Pen. The fingerprint scanner is virtually flush with the back, and the Home button is embedded underneath the Infinity Display to stay invisible until you need it. It’s the beginning of a seamless experience. Samsung Galaxy Note8 approx price 72999 INR

Samsung Galaxy Note8

The innovation of the Samsung Galaxy Note8’s design makes possible the 16.05cm (6.3″) Infinity Display. It’s the biggest ever for a Galaxy Note—giving you more screen for a bigger view and more space to use the S Pen. And it still fits comfortably in your hand because the symmetric curves and 18.5:9 aspect come together for a narrow body.

  • Infinity Display: a near bezel-less, Samsung Galaxy Note8full-frontal glass, edge-to-edge screen.
  • Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings.
  • Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.

Even watching movies is simply more enjoyable with the Infinity Display’s 18.5:9 aspect ratio. In landscape mode, the Galaxy Note8 offers a 14% wider viewing area that makes for a richer, more immersive experience that pulls you in wherever you are.

  • 14% wider viewing area compared to Galaxy Note5

The 18.5:9 aspect ratio was made for multitasking. Turn on Multi Window mode to have two apps open at the same time. And for those two apps that you use together, App Pairing presets let you open them simultaneously with a tap. Now it’s simpler than ever to listen to music as you find your way or read reviews as you shop.

  • Simulated images used onscreen for illustrative purposes.

Samsung Galaxy Note8

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Positive and negative impact of GST in India

GST

Positive and negative impact of GST in India

Positive and negative impact of GST in India : The introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be a very significant step in the field of indirect tax reforms in India. By amalgamating a large number of Central and State taxes into a single tax, it would mitigate cascading or double taxation in a major way and pave the way for a common national market. From the consumer point of view, the biggest advantage would be in terms of a reduction in the overall tax burden on goods, which is currently estimated to be around 25%-30%. Introduction of GST would also make Indian products competitive in the domestic and international markets. Studies show that this would have a boosting impact on economic growth. Last but not the least, this tax, because of its transparent and self-policing character, would be easier to administer here shows Positive and negative impact of GST in India.

Genesis

The idea of moving towards the GST was first mooted by the then Union Finance Minister in his Budget for 2007-08. Initially, it was proposed that GST would be introduced from 1st April, 2010. The Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers (EC) which had formulated the design of State VAT was requested to come up with a roadmap and structure for the GST. Joint Working Groups of officials having representatives of the States as well as the Centre were set up to examine various aspects of the GST and draw up reports specifically on exemptions and thresholds, taxation of services and taxation of inter-State supplies. Based on discussions within and between it and the Central Government, the EC released its First Discussion Paper (FDP) on GST in November, 2009. This spells out the features of the proposed GST and hasformed the basis for discussion between the Centre and the States sofar.

GST and Centre-State Financial Relations

Currently, fiscal powers between the Centre and the States are clearly demarcated in the Constitution with almost no overlap between the respective domains. The Centre has the powers to levy tax on the manufacture of goods (except alcoholic liquor for human consumption, opium, narcotics etc.) while the States have the powers to levy tax on sale of goods. In case of inter-State sales, the Centre has the power to levy a tax (the Central Sales Tax) but, the tax is collected and retained entirely by the originating States. As for services, it is the Centre alone that is empowered to levy service tax. Since the States are not empowered to levy any tax on the sale or purchase of goods in the course of their importation into or exportation from India, the Centre levies and collects this tax as additional duties of customs, which is in addition to the Basic Customs Duty. This additional duty of customs (commonly known as CVD and SAD) counter balances excise duties, sales tax, State VAT and other taxes levied on the likedomestic product. Introduction of GST would require amendments in the
Constitution so as to concurrently empower the Centre and the States to levy and
collect the GST.
  • The assignment of concurrent jurisdiction to the Centre and the States for the levy of GST would require a unique institutional mechanism that would ensure that decisions about the structure, design and operation of GST are taken jointly by the two. For it to be effective, such a mechanism also needs to have Constitutional force.

Positive and negative impact of GST

Constitution (One Hundred and First) Amendment Act, 2016
To address all these and other issues, the Constitution (122ndAmendment) Bill was introduced in the 16th Lok Sabha on 19.12.2014. The Bill provides for a levy of GST on supply of all goods or services except for Alcohol for human consumption. The tax shall be levied as Dual GST separately but concurrently by the Union (central tax- CGST) and the States (including Union Territories with legislatures) (State tax -SGST) / Union territories without legislatures (Union territory tax – UTGST). The Parliament would have exclusive power to levy GST (integrated tax – IGST) on inter-State trade or commerce (including imports) in goods or services. The Central Government will have the power to levy excise duty in addition to the GST on tobacco and tobacco products. The tax on supply of five specified petroleum products namely crude, high speed diesel, petrol, ATF and natural gas would be levied from a later date on the recommendation of GST Council.
A Goods and Services Tax Council (GSTC)Positive and negative impact of GST shall be constituted comprising the Union Finance Minister, the Minister of State (Revenue) and the State Finance Ministers to recommend on the GST rate, exemption and thresholds, taxes to be subsumed and other features. This mechanism would ensure some degree of harmonization on different aspects of GST between the Centre and the States as well as across States. One half of the total number of members of GSTC would form quorum in meetings of GSTC. Decision in GSTC would be taken by a majority of not less than three-fourth of weighted votes cast. Centre and minimum of 20 States would be required for majority because Centre would have one-third weightage of the total votes cast and all the States taken together would have two-third of weightage of the total votes cast.
The Constitution Amendment Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha in May, 2015. The Bill was referred to the Select of Rajya Sabha on 12.05.2015. The Select Committee had submitted its Report on the Bill on 22.07.2015. The Bill with certain amendments was finally passed in the Rajya Sabha and there after by Lok Sabha in August, 2016. Further the bill had been ratified by required number of States and received assent of the President on 8th September, 2016 and has since been enacted as Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016 w.e.f. 16th September, 2016
Goods and Services Tax Council (GSTC)
The GSTC has been notified with effect from 12th September, 2016. GSTC is being assisted by a Secretariat. Thirteen meetings of the GSTC have been held so far. The following decisions have been taken by the GSTC:
  • The threshold exemption limit would be Rs. 20lac. For special category Statesenumerated in article 279A of the Constitution, threshold exemption limit has been fixed at Rs. 10lac.
  • Composition threshold shall be Rs. 50 lac. Composition scheme shall not be available to inter-State suppliers, service providers (except restaurant service)and specified category of manufacturers.
  • Existing tax incentive schemes of Central or State governments may be continued by respective government by way of reimbursement through budgetary route. The schemes, in the present form, would not continue in GST.
  • There would be four tax rates namely 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. Besides, some goods and services would be under the list of exempt items. Rate for precious metals is yet to be fixed. A cess over the peak rate of 28% on certain specified luxury and sin goods would be imposed for a period of five years to compensate States for any revenue loss on account of implementation of GST. The Council has asked the Committee of officers to fit various goods and services in these four slabs keeping in view the present incidence of tax.
  • The five laws namely CGST Law, UTGST Law, IGST Law, SGST Law and GST Compensation Law have been recommended.
  • In order to ensure single interface, all administrative control over 90% of taxpayers having turnover below Rs. 1.5 crore would vest with State tax administration and 10% with the Central tax administration. Further all administrative control over taxpayers having turnover above Rs. 1.5 crore shall be divided equally in the ratio of 50% each for the Central and State tax.

Benefits of GST

Make in India

  • Will help to create a unified common national market for India, giving a boost to Foreign investment and “Make in India” campaign.
  • Will prevent cascading of taxes as Input Tax Credit will be available across goods and services at every stage of supply.
  • Harmonization of laws, procedures and rates of tax.
  • It will boost export and manufacturing activity, generate more employment and thus increase GDP with gainful employment leading to substantive economic growth.
  • Ultimately it will help in poverty eradication by generating more employment and more financial resources
  • More efficient neutralization of taxes especially for exports thereby making our products more competitive in the international market and give boost to Indian Exports.
  • Improve the over all investment climate in the country which will naturally benefit the development in the states.
  • Uniform SGST and IGST rates will reduce the incentive for evasion by
  • eliminating rate arbitrage between neighboring States and that betweenmintra and inter-state sales.

Ease of Doing Business

  • Simpler tax regime with fewer exemptions.
  • Reductions in the multiplicity of taxes that are at present governing our indirect tax system leading to simplification and uniformity.
  • Reduction in compliance costs – No multiple record keeping for a variety of taxes – so lesser investment of resources and manpower in maintaining records.
  • Simplified and automated procedures for various processes such as registration, returns, refunds, tax payments, etc.
  • All interaction to be through the common GSTN portal-so less public interface between the taxpayer and the tax administration.
  • Will improve environment of compliance as all returns to be filed online, input credits to be verified online, encouraging more paper trail of transactions.
  • Common procedures for registration of taxpayers, refund of taxes, uniform formats of tax return, common tax base, common system of classification of goods and services will lend greater certainty to taxation system Timelines to be provided for important activities like obtaining registration, refunds, etc.
  • Electronic matching of input tax credits all – across India thus making the process more transparent and accountable.
 Benefit to Consumers
  • Final price of goodsmis expected to be lower due to seamless flow of input tax credit between the manufacturer, retailer and service supplier.
  • It is expected that a relatively large segment of small retailers will be either exempted from tax or will suffer very low tax rates under a compounding scheme- purchases from such entities will cost less for the consumers.
  • Average tax burden on companies is likely to come down which is expected to reduce prices and lower prices mean more consumption.

Impact of GST bill

  • Real Estate could have a negative impact, some economist predict that it will add up to 8% to the cost of new homes and reduce demand closely by 12%
  • There might be unrest amongst dealers who have been avoiding certain taxes, by only paying VAT, who will now be forced to pay GST.

There is a lot that is predicted by economic pundits, and there is a lot of dust in the air with regards to the immediate and long-term impact of the GST bill. It’s only when the dust settles, one will see where we stand. However, it can be said with surety that there will be a significant amount of transparency and ease in the taxation process for the tax payer.

Jeep experience a lifetime of adventure : Recently launched in India

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

Jeep brand has been indelibly linked to freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion

For 75 years the Jeep brand has been indelibly linked to freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion. The brand’s unwavering commitment to strength and meaningful engineering has helped forge an extraordinary, uncommon bond between the vehicles and their owners.

Jeep Compass

Experience the joys of discovering the unknown with the Jeep Compass, which is set to change the way you explore. Leading the way in functional and premium design, the ski grey interiors of the Jeep Compass are designed to pamper. The use of the choicest of leather and impeccable seat design, ensure maximum comfort even in the toughest terrains. The Jeep Compass is available in two more options.

Jeep Compass

The aerodynamic design of Jeep® Compass exudes an unmatched confidence. The distinct trapezoidal wheel arches, clever visual cues like the available black roof and bright chrome moulding that wraps dramatically around the entire length of the vehicle, gives the Jeep® Compass a premium and equally powerful profile.

The Jeep Compass is equipped with theJeep Compass signature Uconnect system on a 7.0 touchscreen. The high-resolution display with its drag & drop and pinch-to-zoom functionality gives you complete control over work and play. Added bonus is the ability to mirror your phone onto the system via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Jeep Grand

The Jeep Grand Cherokee defines achievement. Here, you can achieve it all. The sophisticated Summit model features a sumptuous and inviting interior with premium Nappa leather-trimmed heated seats with edge welting, a refined suede-like premium headliner and exotic open-pore wood accents with distinct copper trim or chrome trim accents. Our commitment to excellence carries over to the leather-trimmed instrument panel door, center console, shifter knob and armrest.

Jeep Grand

The Grand Cherokee exceeds its reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious SUVs. It carries the Jeep® brand legend of capability, arriving in a right-sized package, with one of the most beautiful interior designs. HID headlamps with signature LED accent and daytime running lamps define the Jeep Grand Cherokee day or night. To optimize forward lighting, HID headlamp washers help clear accumulated snow or dust on your headlamps.

Grand Cherokee SRT 

Behold the most powerful and technologically advanced Jeep vehicle ever built. Grand Cherokee SRT reflects an aggressive profile that gives a clear indication of the capability and power that lie within. Heads will turn on the road and on the track. Superior performance combined with ultra-premium luxury makes the Grand Cherokee SRT unique.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

The 6.4-litre HEMI  V8 engine delivers massive power through an efficient eight-speed automatic transmission. Use the fully electronic automatic shift mode or climb up and down the gears with steering-wheel paddle controls. Eco Mode and Fuel Saver Technology complete the equation for both power and efficiency.

The Launch Control button activates a system that will optimise every possible setting for maximum acceleration off the line. Hit the button, hold down the brake, straighten the steering wheel and apply full throttle. When you lift off the brake, your vehicle accelerates as hard as possible off the line with maximum torque and minimum tire spin.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

The Selec-Track system provides the driver the ability to precisely adjust driving settings to maximise performance. Suspension, torque distribution, shift schedule, stability control and engine mapping are all controlled through the simple interface. A sophisticated Active Damping System opens and closes the suspension’s damper valves depending upon which of the five settings is chosen. Selec-Track helps the Grand Cherokee SRT be both a comfortable daily driver and a quarter-mile sprinter, all in one impressive package.

Jeep® Wrangler

Born of a heroic past and driven to deliver your most memorable tomorrows, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited stands ready to put you in touch with the real world. The Wrangler Unlimited provides ample storage space with thoughtfully designed ergonomics to protect you from noise, vibration and harshness. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of Wrangler with refined features including available heated, leather-trimmed front seats, illuminated cup holders, lighting in the footwell and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated LED map lights.

Jeep Wrangler

Wrangler brings a range of communication and entertainment services straight into your vehicle, all bundled together within a robust UConnect system- with many convenient available options. With its fender flares, iconic seven-slot grille and removable doors and top+, the Wrangler Unlimited is stylishly capable and fun to drive. High-efficiency round fog lamps come standard and include stone chip-resistant polycarbonate plastic lenses with halogen bulbs that provide a low, wide beam of light.

Jeep Wrangler

The Command Trac® 4×4 system splits torque 50/50 between the front and rear axles for off-roading or for conditions where more traction is required. The main case joint is clamped by 18 bolts for added structural stiffness. Hill Descent Control helps you monitor throttle, speed and braking when you’re traveling downhill and need it most. Plus, Hill Start Assist keeps your brakes applied for a short time after you’ve removed your foot from the brake to give you time to accelerate without rollback.

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Nagpur Famous For

Nagpur famous for its Oranges

Nagpur, the winter capital of Maharashtra, and the largest and most important city in Vidarbha. We know that Nagpur famous for its Oranges. Here are some lesser known fats about the city.

1.  Central India Spinning and Weaving Company Ltd., was the country’s first textile mill started by Tata group at Nagpur.  It is popularly known as “Empress Mill” as it was inaugurated on 1 January 1877, the day queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India. He installed the first humidifiers and fire-sprinklers in India here.

[Source: Nagpur, The mills of change via @tatacompanies]


2. Nagpur is home to India’s only National Fire Service College.

National Fire Service College.


3. Deekshabhoomi is the largest hollow stupa among all Buddhist stupas in the world.

Deekshabhoomi

4. The MRO facility constructed at Nagpur by Boeing is only the second such facility in the world, after Shanghai.


5. The Zero Mile marker at Nagpur is considered as India’s geographical centre.

Nagpur Famous For Zero Mile marker at Nagpur

Famous for food

1. Tarri Poha at Ramji-Shyamji Pohewala, Sita Nagar
If you are planning to Visit in Nagpur then make your stomach ready for Pohe’s at the Breakfast. This puffed rice, mixed with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, sev and peanuts makes the taste of it to another level. Ramji-Shyamji Pohewala is one of the finest places to try the Poha’s. Poha’s are available in Nagpur just as Vada Pav in Mumbai. If you are visiting for the first time to the Nagpur, then you will become fan of amazing Poha’s.

2. Samosas at Samosawala, Vayusena Nagar
Nagpur is quite famous for its Samosas and if you miss that then your trip would remain unsuccessful. If you want to eat the finest Samosas in the city then Samosawala at Vayusena Nagar is the best option to have. They have the crunchiest and very well stuffed Samosas which surely give you Mouth-watering taste. Must try the delicious Samosas of Nagpur!

3. Pani Puri at Bombay Chaat Centre, Pratap Nagar
Going to Nagpur? Get ready to eat the yummiest Pani Puri in the city. You will get one of the finest Pani Puri’s in Nagpur at cheap prices. Bombay Chaat Centre is the best place to try the Pani Puri’s. Even they are good in other items like Sevpuri and Pav Bhaji. If you are planning to visit to Nagpur then must try the Pani Puri’s at least as you will get Pani Puri’s like Nagpur anywhere else!

4. Biryani at Babbu’s Biryani Centre, Sadar Lines
It’s the most special food item of Nagpur and you just can’t miss this one!!! In Nagpur, you will get country’s best Biryani and which is only here. The Biryani of Babbu Biryani’s Centre is the most delicious Biryani you will eat ever. If you ever come to Nagpur, must try the Biryani as its very essential food of Nagpur. To all the Foodies, all must try the Biryani of Nagpur and you will become FAN of it!

5. Jalebi at Haryana Special Jalebi, Dobi Nagar
After trying all the spicy food of Nagpur it’s the time to have the dessert and nothing is better than Jalebi!!! You will get best Jalebi’s of Nagpur at Haryana Special Jalebi. They have affordable price and best part is that they serve you the hottest Jalebi’s. You just can’t miss this Jalebi’s. If you are planning to visit to Nagpur, then you must try the Delicious and Mouth-watering Jalebi’s!

 

Jyoti AmgeNagpur Famous For Jyoti Amge

Jyoti Amge was born on December 16, 1993 in Nagpur, India. She is an actress, known for American Horror Story (2011), American Horror Story FreakShow: Extra-Ordinary-Artists (2014) and Entertainment Tonight (1981).

She is 6.2 cm shorter than the former world’s Shortest woman, 22-year old American Bridgette Jordan who stands at 69cm (2 ft 3 in). But despite her tiny stature, Jyoti is not the shortest woman in history. This title continues to be held by Pauline Musters (Netherlands, 1876-1895) who measured just 61cm (24in).

 

 

Rajkumar HiraniNagpur Famous For Rajkumar Hirani

Rajkumar Hirani was born on November 20, 1962 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. He is a writer and editor, known for Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), 3 Idiots (2009) and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003).

Funny satirical way of narrating the stories on the education system or the system in general with a subtle message encouraging idealism and humanism.

 

 

 

Devendra FadnavisNagpur Famous For Devendra Fadnavis

The 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra is born and bred in Nagpur. A political maverick, Fadnavis made a mark for himself at an early age by becoming the youngest municipal corporator of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation at 21! Let’s hope he is as successful as Chief Minister as he was a corporator and mayor.

 

 

 

Jamnalal BajajNagpur Famous For Jamnalal Bajaj

Born in Nagpur, Jamnalal Bajaj is the legend we all must thank for the ‘Bajaj group of industries’. He learnt the tricks of the trade with his relatives and later worked alongside Mahatma Gandhi in the quest for India’s freedom

 

 

 

 

 

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Nitin Jayram Gadkari Biography

Nitin Jayram Gadkari
Nitin Jayram Gadkari

Nitin Jayram Gadkari current Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping

Nitin Jayram Gadkari (born 27 May 1957) is an Indian politician and the current Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping. A visionary with great ideas and an innovative approach, an able administrator who believes in attaining results , an iconic leader for the party workers, a Leader of Opposition who keeps the government on its toes when in opposition; a performer par excellence as a Minister are the words that best bring about the personality of Nitin Gadkari.

Nitin Jayram Gadkari

Mr. Gadkari was born in a middle-class agricultural family in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city, which is also the headquarters of the RSS. Mr. Gadkari’s mother had a great influence on him and she inculcated in him the spirit of social work. He was also inspired in his early life by the RSS and its mission of nation building through selfless motivation to work for the welfare of all sections of the society.

The imposition of emergency by Indira Gandhi in June 1975 was the turning point in his life and he decided to dedicate his life to serve the country rather than practicing law. Mr. Gadkari has studied M.Com, LLB & Diploma in Business Management (DBM).

Mr. Gadkari entered politics as a student leader of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarathi Parishad (ABVP) and later joined the Janata Yuva Morcha, youth wing of the BJP. He does not consider himself to be a career politician but takes politics to be social service – initiating projects for the poor, for the society and the downtrodden.

Mr. Gadkari has been a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council since 1989. He was also the leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council from 1999-2005. He headed the Maharashtra Pradesh BJP till 2009 as the State President when he was elevated to the post of the BJP National President to become the youngest ever party president.

He was a PWD minister in Maharashtra between 1995 & 1999, when he gained first experience to undertake infrastructure projects. “With Rs.5 crore equity, I earned the distinction of completing works worth 8,000 crores”; He often recalls this unique distinction he earned as the PWD minister. Mr. Gadkari managed to convince the state to allocate Rs. 700 Crores for rural connectivity. In the next 4 years, 98% of the total population of Maharashtra achieved all-weather road connectivity. The project aimed to connect 13,736 remote villages which remained unconnected since independence by road. It also helped to solve the malnutrition problems prevailing in remote areas of Vidarbha which previously had no access to medical aid, ration or educational facilities.

As Public Works minister in Maharashtra,Nitin Jayram Gadkari he built the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. From that experience he was asked by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to launch the National Highways Authority. The Vajpayee Government appointed him the Chairman of National Rural Road Development Committee. After a series of meetings and studies, Mr. Gadkari submitted his report to the central government and gave a presentation to the Prime Minister Vajpayee. His report was accepted and a new rural road connecting scheme now popularly known as Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana was launched.

Mr. Gadkari has a vision for a strong India and he earnestly believes that the 21st century politics is the politics of progress and development. His focus has always been on accomplishments. He gave Nagpur a new face when he was the District Guardian Minister. Building flyovers in Mumbai during his stint as Public Works Minister earned him the nick-name “Flyover- Man”. But Pride of place goes to his flagship project, the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Mr. Gadkari completed several prestigious assignments in record time. His two achievements stand out in particular. He pioneered the concept of Public-Private partnership (PPP) in infrastructure development. The BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model has the basis of this concept. It is now implemented widely in India, thanks to this initiative large budgetary funds were made available for rural road development. The other is the up-gradation of norms for the construction industry. Completion of mega projects in a time bound frame, too, is his initiative. Establishment of a Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) was one of his innovative initiatives through which funds were raised from open market for infrastructure projects for the first time in India

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