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PM TRUDEAU ADDRESSES CANADA'S
LARGEST ANNUAL ISLAMIC CONVENTION
CIRCULATED THROUGH : TORONTO, MARKHAM, SCARBOROUGH, RICHMOND HILL, VAUGHAN, WOODBRIDGE, ETOBICOKE, NORTH YORK, MALTON, REXDALE, BRAMPTON, MISSISSAUGA, OAKVILLE, HAMILTON, MILTON, STONEY CREEK, BURLINGTON
RIPUDAMAN SINGH MALIK KILLING HAS
HALLMARKS OF PROFESSIONAL 'HIT':
BRITISH COLUMBIA'S EX-TOP COP
BANK OF CANADA RAISES RATE BY 1% TO 2.5%
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to
2½%, with the Bank Rate at 2¾% and the deposit rate at 2½%. The
Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening (QT).
Inflation in Canada is higher and more persistent than the Bank
expected in its April Monetary Policy Report (MPR), and will likely
remain around 8% in the next few months.
I CONTD. ON PAGE 7
CANADA’S HOME SALES DOWN 23.9%,
AVERAGE HOME PRICE $665,850 IN JUNE
2022, DOWN 1.8% FROM LAST YEAR
* National home sales fell by 5.6% on a month-over-month basis in June.
* Actual (not seasonally adjusted) monthly activity came in 23.9% below
the June record set in 2021.
* The number of newly listed properties was up 4.1% month-over-month.
* The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) edged down 1.9% month-over-month
but was still up 14.9% year-over-year.
I CONTD. ON PAGE 7
Y MEDIA CONGRATULATES GURPARTAP SINGH TOOR, CANDIDATE FOR REGIONAL COUNCILLOR WARDS 9 & 10, BRAMPTON, & HIS
WIFE, HARLEEN KAUR, ON THEIR WEDDING & WISHES THEM EVERY HAPPINESS TOGETHER!
PARDEEP BRAR, 26, OF BRAMPTON, SHOT
DEAD INSIDE KING STREET NIGHTCLUB
BA.5 OMICRON SUBVARIANT 4 TIMES MORE
VACCINE-RESISTANT: STUDY
The BA.5 Omicron subvariant, now the dominant coronavirus strain in the
US, is four times more resistant to Covid-19 vaccines, according to a new
study published in Nature. The study found the variant is four times more
resistant to messenger RNA vaccines than earlier strains of Omicron, which
include Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines, Xinhua news agency reported.
The strain is “hypercontagious” and is contributing to increases in hospitalisations
and ICU admissions, said the Mayo Clinic in a report on Thursday.
CANADIAN HINDU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(CHCC) WESTERN ONTARIO INVEST INDIA
INVEST CANADA EVENT
I DETAILS ON PAGE 4
Y MEDIA GROUP EDITOR & CEO YUDHVIR JASWAL AWARDED MEDALS AND TROPHIES TO CANADIAN WINNERS OF SUMMER CONTESTS.
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: SHIFALI JAIN, DIRECTOR OPERATIONS, COMPETITIVE KIDS STEM; YUDHVIR JASWAL, Y MEDIA GROUP EDITOR &
CEO; YOGESH KUMAR, PRESIDENT, COMPETITIVE KIDS STEM & SHARDUL ATHAVALE, VICE PRESIDENT, COMPETITIVE KIDS STEM).
I DETAILS ON PAGE 5
Thousands gathered for the second day of Jalsa Salana 2022 (Annual
Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Canada at Hadiqa Ahmad,
Bradford, ON. The official program was presided by Imam Azhar Haneef,
which included a special address by The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau.
Several dignitaries, politicians and community leaders also spoke on the
second day of the three-day National Islamic Convention. The Jalsa Salana
(Annual Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat offers practical
solutions to combat various forms of religious extremism, while
discussing the reconciliation of freedom of speech, freedom of religion
and Islam’s compatibility with the West.
Justin Trudeau commended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at for its
commitment to upholding the principles of respect, inclusion and fairness.
Trudeau expressed, “I can think of no community that better embodies
the very values that Canada aspires to, more than the Ahmadiyya [Muslim]
Community.”
The Prime Minister was keenly aware of and expressed empathy for the unjust
arrests of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan last week for taking part in Eid festivities.
I DETAILS ON PAGE 3
The killing of Ripudaman Singh Malik has all the
hallmarks of a professional murder-for-hire,
according to British Columbia's former solicitor
general, CTV News reported. Kash Heed made
the comments while discussing the challenges
he believes investigators will face in finding
Malik's killer or killers. Malik was gunned
down on Thursday outside his Surrey
business. Homicide investigators said a
white Honda CRV pulled up more than two hours earlier, and that the
occupants waited for Malik. The vehicle was later found burned in an
alley nearby.
CANADA INVESTS $15.7 MILLION IN
ENERGY-EFFICIENT UPGRADES TO SUSAN
FENNELL SPORTSPLEX IN BRAMPTON
PATRICK BROWN TO RE-SEEK ELECTION
AS BRAMPTON MAYOR
Patrick Brown will seek re-election for Brampton Mayor after getting
disqualified from the federal Conservative leadership race.
The former Ontario PC leader and three-term MP gathered with his wife,
two children, and supporters on Brampton City Council to submit
candidacy papers at the city clerk's office.
"I just wanted to inform everyone that after talking to my family, we've
decided to put my name in again for Mayor of Brampton," Brown said at
the news conference.
"I will be loud, and I will be heard to make sure Brampton residents are
never shortchanged."
After his disqualification, in an exclusive interview with Y Media's Group
Editor & CEO Yudhvir Jaswal, Patrick Brown said, "there was no
wrongdoing" in his federal campaign. He mentioned, "unfortunately, the
Conservative Party did not want a free and fair election. We're pursuing
legal options to ensure what was done is
exposed." However, during the press
conference, he stressed that he's "not going
to be involved in the leadership campaign
anymore; my focus is going to be creating
a great team here in Brampton."
"I'm moving on from that chapter and now
just focused on making sure that I can give
every opportunity to the residents of
Brampton."
He said, "it's been the greatest
privilege to serve the city over the
last four years, and I'm looking
forward to the next four years."
I CONTD. ON PAGE 7
Investing in recreation centres
promotes people’s health and
well-being and builds inclusive
and sustainable communities
where people want to live, work
and raise families.
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The Toronto Police Service would like to advise
the public of a homicide investigation. On Sunday,
July 17, 2022, at 3:33 a.m., officers responded to
647 King Street West for reports of a shooting.
It is reported that:
* officers located two people who had been shot
inside a nightclub
I CONTD. ON PAGE 8
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MIDWEEK NEWS WEEKLY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012
MIDWEEK NEWS WEEKLY
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
PM TRUDEAU ADDRESSES CANADA'S LARGEST ANNUAL ISLAMIC CONVENTION
S P E C I A L REPORT
BRAMPTON SOUTH MP SONIA SIDHU.
BRAMPTON MAYOR PATRICK BROWN.
ONTARIO’S MINISTER OF PUBLIC AND BUSINESS SERVICE DELIVERY
& MISSISSAUGA EAST-COOKSVILLE MPP KALEED RASHEED.
MPP FOR KING-VAUGHAN & ONTARIO’S MINISTER OF EDUCATION
STEPHEN LECCE.
MISSISSAUGA MALTON MPP DEEPAK ANAND.
BRAMPTON WEST MPP AMARJOT SANDHU.
CANADA INVESTS $15.7 MILLION IN ENERGY-EFFICIENT UPGRADES TO SUSAN FENNELL SPORTSPLEX IN BRAMPTON
CONTD. FROM PAGE 1
Susan Fennell Sportsplex in Brampton South plays a key role in
bringing people together. That is why Sonia Sidhu, the Member of
Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable
Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs,
Infrastructure and Communities, announced over $15.7 million in
funding for retrofits to the Susan Fennell Sportsplex in Brampton.
“The upgrades to the Susan Fennell Sportsplex will provide
Brampton residents with a modern and energy-efficient facility
where they can come together, access programming, and stay
active. Our Government will continue to invest in infrastructure
projects that strengthen our communities and grow our
economy,” said Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton
South, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of
Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities.
“Thank you to our partners at the Government of Canada for their
investment in energy-efficient upgrades for Susan Fennell
Sportsplex. Brampton is a Green City, and we are committed to
reducing our carbon footprint and being a leader in sustainability.
This investment will help us reduce fuel consumption, lower
greenhouse gas emissions, and provide our residents with a
modern and energy-efficient facility where they can enjoy our
great recreational programs and maintain a healthy and active
lifestyle,” said Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton.
Funding will support upgrades to increase the energy efficiency
of the community centre. Work involves replacing the facility’s
refrigeration plants, HVAC system, and lighting. It will also
include installing a battery energy storage system, a ground
source heat pump, and a 600-kilowatt solar energy system. These
retrofits will reduce fuel consumption and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 932 tonnes annually. Once complete, the renewed
Susan Fennell Sportsplex will provide residents in Brampton with
a modern and energy-efficient facility where they can access
community and recreational programs and maintain a healthy
and active lifestyle.
DOZENS OF PROMINENT CANADIAN LEADERS ATTENDED THE JALSA SALANA CANADA
PAKISTAN GETS OFFERED FOR UNSC PERMANENT MEMBERSHIP CANDIDATURE
Pakistan has been offered to launch its candidature for the permanent membership of the UN Security
Council by some powerful western countries, who have suggested Islamabad to opt for the option in
order to break the ongoing deadlock to reform the UN’s charter.
Interestingly, sources revealed that Pakistan has rejected the offer as the country viewed it as part of
a deliberate tactic to weaken the group that is opposed to the expansion of permanent seats at the
UNSC.
Confirming the news about offer to Pakistan by some influential western countries, a diplomatic
source said the idea was turned down because there were questions on its genuineness.
“Some powerful countries have approached us and said Pakistan should launch its bid for the permanent
seat at the UNSC. Pakistan turned down the idea since it knew the offer was not genuine but the ploy
to push Islamabad to leave the Uniting for Consensus (UFC) group that is opposed to the expansion of
the UNSC,” said the official.
This comes at a time when Pakistan-Italy led group UFC was able to foil the latest push by the G-4
group, comprising India, Brazil, Germany and Japan to seek expansion in the UNSC permanent members.
UFC, a group comprising at least 13 countries including Pakistan, Italy, Canada, South Korea, Argentina,
Spain and Turkey, has been lobbying against increasing the permanent seats at the UNSC. The United
Nation General Assembly recently decided to roll over the inter-governmental negotiations (IGNs) on
the Security Council reform to the next General Assembly session. UFC claims it to be its success.
UFC, in contrast to G4, has proposed additional non-permanent seats with longer duration in term and
possibility to get re-elected.
MISSISSAUGA—ERIN MILLS MPP SHEREF SABAWY.
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TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
S P E C I A L REPORT
CANADIAN HINDU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (CHCC)
WESTERN ONTARIO INVEST INDIA INVEST CANADA EVENT
On July 15, 2022, more than 150 business owners, investors and
individuals of Western Ontario and Canadian Hindu Chamber of
Commerce gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234 Guelph
for the Invest India Invest Canada Summit and inauguration of the
prospective new Western Ontario chapter of Canadian Hindu Chamber
of Commerce (CHCC).
Many dignitaries joined such as the Honorable Consulate General of
India, Toronto Apoorva Srivastava, Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, Guelph
MPP Mike Schreiner, City of Guelph Mayor his worship Cam Gutherie
and local Municipal councillor Dominique O’Rourke made an
appearance and gave presentations. Honourable Som Prakash Ji union
minister of state – Commerce & Industry Government of India also
joined virtually and sent a video message. A special video presentation
was also made about investment opportunities in Canada and India.
Two international corporate motivation speakers Shailesh Thaker of
Global Guru & Himani from Himani’s Happiness Hub made
appearances. As did ethnic and mainstream media representatives
were also present.
Investment opportunities in India and Canada were both discussed by
the various representatives of both Canadian and Canadian
Governments. MP Loyd Longfield praised the Canadian Hindu
community for their positive contributions to the Canadian and Guelph
community. MP Longfield also praised the growing Indo-Canadian
ties. CGI- Srivastava spoke about the growing economy in India and
its importance for investment. CGI Praised the event for creating
more awareness about opportunities in India.
Mayor Guthrie praised the CHCC Event and explained some great
reasons for investing in
Guelph. MPP Schreiner praised the Hindu community and talked about
some opportunities for clean investment in Ontario.
CHCC President Naresh Chavda mentioned the similarities between
India and Canada in terms of democracy and culture. He showcased
why Canada and India are the perfect trade partners for the future. CHCC
Vice President Kushagr Sharma thanked all the new life members and
spoke about the importance of different memberships in CHCC. CHCC
Western Ontario prospective launch was also discussed.
‘Our Vision is Your Growth’: Canada Fortune Cup and Revel Realty celebrated Canada Day by promoting cricket in Canada beyond genders
‘Our Vision is Your Growth’: Canada Fortune Cup and Revel Realty celebrated Canada Day by promoting
cricket in Canada beyond genders on Saturday, July 2, at Teramoto Cricket Ground in Brampton. There
were day and night three Live T10 exhibition matches: Canada Fortune Group vs Revel Realty; Toronto
Police vs Revel Realty; and Toronto Police vs Canada Fortune Group. Canada Fortune Group won the
first match. The winners of the second and third matches were Toronto Police.
The entry was free of cost. There was a Live DJ along with complimentary food and drinks.
Canada Fortune Cup 2022 was brought to you by Mr. Moledina from Canada Fortune Group and Abhay
Mathur, Niagara Falls Real Estate Specialist from Revel realty.
The dignitaries include Amarjot Sandhu MPP Brampton West, Deepak Anand MPP Mississauga- Malton,
Harkirat Singh and Gurpreet Singh Dhillon (Regional Councillor –Wards 9 & 10).
GLOBAL DOMINANCE OF WEST IS
COMING TO AN END, SAYS UK FORMER
PM TONY BLAIR
For the first time in modern history, the East can be on equal
terms with the West, as the global dominance of the US and its
allies comes to an end, former British prime minister Tony Blair
has said. Due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the
conflict in Ukraine, “for a large part of the Western population,
living standards are stagnating”, Blair noted in his annual lecture
at the Ditchley Foundation on Saturday, RT reported.
“Western politics is in turmoil – more partisan, ugly,
unproductive; and fueled by social media,” which affects both
domestic and international affairs, Blair said, arguing that
Russia’s military operation in Ukraine “should become a pivot
point reviving our [Western] sense of mission”. However,
according to the 69-year-old, who led the UK government from 1997
to 2007, “the biggest geopolitical change of this century will come from
China not Russia”. “We are coming to the end of Western political and
economic dominance. The world is going to be at least bi-polar
and possibly multi-polar,” he predicted, RT reported.
POP SINGER DALER MEHNDI,
CONGRESS LEADER SIDHU SHARE SAME
BARRACK IN PATIALA JAIL
Punjabi pop singer Daler Mehndi and Congress leader and
former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Sidhu are in the same
barrack in the Patiala Central Jail in Punjab.
The other high-profile politician in the jail is Shiromani Akali
Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, the brother-in-law of MP
Sukhbir Badal.
A Patiala district court on Thursday upheld the two-year jail
term of Mehndi, who in 2018 was sentenced for a 2003 human
trafficking case. Mehndi has been kept in barrack number 10
where Sidhu is also undergoing his sentence, a jail official
said, requesting anonymity.
Majithia has been lodged in the neighbouring barrack in a
drugs case registered against him in December last year.
Jail officials said while Mehndi and Majithia are not having a
special diet or home-cooked food, Sidhu, who was sentenced
to one-year in prison by the Supreme Court in a road rage
case of 1988 in which a 65-year-old man was killed, is having
a special diet as recommended by the medical board owing
to his medical conditions. Sidhu’s high fibre and low fat diet
mainly comprises fruits and vegetables. The meal is cooked
without desi ghee, butter or any other saturated fatty oils.
Former state Congress chief Sidhu on May 20 surrendered
before a court in his hometown Patiala in the road rage case
in which the apex court enhanced his punishment to a year’s
rigorous imprisonment.
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a legislation
measure that will urge the Biden administration to waive sanctions
on India for purchasing Russian S-400 missile defence systems.
The measure passed in a voice vote as an amendment to the National
Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023 (the defense budget).
To make it to President Joe Biden’s desk for enactment, it must be a
part of the final legislation that comes out of a process called
reconciliation in which bills passed by the House and Senate are
made into one. India is potentially facing US sanctions under the
Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)
for its purchase of the Russian 3-400s. The 2017 law seeks to punish
Russia for the 2016 election interference and other issues by scaring
away buyers of its defence equipment with the threat of secondary
sanctions. China and Turkey, a NATO ally, are the only two countries
sanctioned by the US under this law yet. India has started receiving
these systems, which technically should have triggered CAATSA
sanctions, but the Biden administration has not publicly declared its
intentions, either way. The amendment that passed Thursday was
introduced by Ro Khanna, an Indian American lawmaker from
California who is now widely believed to be considering a run for the
White House in 2024 if Biden decides to not run again. “The United
States must stand with India in the face of escalating aggression from
China. As Vice Chair of the India Caucus, I have been working to
strengthen the partnership between our countries and ensure that
India can defend itself along the Indian Chinese border,” Khanna said
in a statement. “This amendment is of the utmost importance, and I
am proud to see it pass the House on a bipartisan basis.” The
amendment says India relies on Russian weapons because it faces
“immediate and serious regional border threats” from China. And the
US should take further steps to encourage India to accelerate its
“transition off Russian-built weapons and defense systems”. The
amendment argues then that it’s in the best interest of the US and the
US-India partnership to waive the sanction. “While India faces
immediate needs to maintain its heavily Russian-built weapons
systems, a waiver to sanctions under the Countering America’s
Adversaries Through Sanctions Act during this transition period is in
the best interests of the United States and the United States-India
defense partnership to deter aggressors in light of Russia and China’s
close partnership,” it said as approved. Talk of impending CAATSA
sanctions has dogged India-US engagements from the time the law
was enacted in 2017, under the Trump administration; it was a
bipartisan congressional initiative and then President Donald Trump
had no option but to sign. Then Defense Secretary James Mattis and
then Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had publicly pressed lawmakers
to exempt India and other countries that used to be too heavily reliant
on Russian military hardware. Speculation about sanctions picked up
in recent months as India began receiving the missiles. But there has
been no public indication that the administration is considering them.
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPROVES CAATSA WAIVER FOR INDIA
HENLEY PASSPORT INDEX REPORT REVEALS CANADA’S PASSPORT RANKED EIGHTH MOST POWERFUL IN THE WORLD.
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WORLD IS NEARING ‘BRINK’ OF
NUCLEAR WAR, SAYS FORMER US
CONGRESSWOMAN TULSI GABBARD
S P E C I A L REPORT
Former US congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has warned that US
President Joe Biden’s administration is driving the world towards
a devastating nuclear conflict by using the Ukraine crisis to
fight a “proxy war” with Russia.
“The American people need to understand the seriousness of
the situation that the Biden administration and leaders in
Washington have put us in,” Gabbard said in a Fox News
interview, RT reported.
The Hawaii Democrat, who was among the candidates whom
Biden defeated to win his party’s 2020 presidential nomination,
called for stepping back to focus on “the big picture and the
great threat that we face, which is the reality that this war is
continuing to escalate”.
Biden has led the charge for international sanctions to punish
Moscow over its military offensive in Ukraine. The US has
approved 70 billion dollars in aid, including advanced weaponry,
to help Ukraine fight Russian forces.
During a visit to Israel on Thursday, Biden said Washington will
continue to provide such aid indefinitely to ensure that Moscow
suffers “a strategic failure” in Ukraine.
“President Biden himself says he has no idea when or how it’s
going to end, but we know where this escalation leads,” Gabbard
said. “It leads us closer and closer to the brink of a nuclear war
with Russia”, RT reported Gabbard as saying.
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY
SAYS RUSSIA DOESN’T WANT TO END
WAR AS RUSSIAN TROOPS TOLD TO
‘FURTHER INTENSIFY’ EFFORTS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said that
Russia started a war
and does not want to end it, whereas Ukraine is defending its
own land and fighting for peace.
Ukrainian President Zelensky published several photos of
Ukrainian forces, and posted, “This is a war in Ukraine that
Russia started, that Russia continues and that Russia does not
want to end. Ukraine defends its own land, its sovereignty, its
territory. Ukraine is fighting for peace.” He added that this is a
cruel paradox of the 21st century, and it is a reality for Ukrainians,
Ukrinform reported. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of
Ukraine on February 24. Russia has been shelling and bombing
Ukrainian cities and villages since then.
COVID DEATHS AGAIN ON RISE, WHO
CHIEF SCIENTIST SOUMYA SWAMINATHAN
SAYS BE PREPARED FOR WAVES
Even as Covid cases and even deaths
are again on the rise globally, the world
must be prepared for such Covid-19
waves, World Health Organisation’s
(WHO) Chief Scientist Soumya
Swaminathan has said.
According to Swaminathan, all new
Covid variants in the future will be more
transmissible and capable of evading
immunity that can result in increased
illness and hospitalisations.
“We need to be prepared for these #Covid19 waves- each new #variant
will be more transmissible & immune evasive- higher numbers infected
will translate into greater hospitalisations & sickness,” she wrote on Twitter.
She urged countries to “have a data driven plan to quickly respond to
changing situations”.
Swaminathan was responding to a tweet from Philip Schellekens,
a senior Advisor at the World Bank Group, who stated that the world
is witnessing a “global U-turn in Covid-19 mortality. Following
months of decline, it has started to rise again”. Schellekens
attributed the rise to properties of BA.5., relaxed attitudes towards
infection control, and three-fourth of the world not being up-to-date
on vaccination.
He said that the US, France, Italy, Germany and Japan are the
drivers of the global surge among high-income countries, while Brazil,
an upper-middle-income country, is leading in the developing world. The US
and Brazil are currently the main contributors to global mortality. In the US,
the new Omicron variants have pushed up hospitalisations and deaths in
recent weeks. Meanwhile, the WHO’s weekly review of the Covid-19
pandemic showed that in the last two weeks, Covid cases surged 30 per
cent, driven largely by the hugely infectious omicron relatives, BA.4 and
BA.5. The two Omicron sub-variants have shown a worrisome ability to re-
infect people previously vaccinated or who have recovered from Covid. The
biggest increases in Covid-19 cases were seen in the Western Pacific and
the Middle East, where they jumped by more than a quarter. Deaths spiked
by 78 per cent in the Middle East and by 23 per cent in Southeast Asia, while
dropping elsewhere or remaining stable, the WHO report said.
CANADIAN SUMMER CONTESTS - 2022 AND THE
STUDENT CELEBRATION EVENT HELD ON JULY
16TH, 2022, WERE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL!
TORONTO, ON - The Competitive Kids STEM (CKSTEM) is pleased to
announce the results of the 2022 Canadian Summer Contests, which
were held in May and June of 2022. To provide a comprehensive
range of STEM learning and enrichment, CKSTEM conducted the
following three contests that included an additional component on
public speaking & debate:
*
Canadian Math Summer Contest (CMSC)
*
Canadian Computing Summer Contest (CCSC)
*
Canadian Debate Summer Contest (CDSC)
These contests were conducted online and offered free of cost to all
participants, transcending any physical, geographical, social, or
economic barriers, including the global pandemic. Over 2500 students
from 33 countries participated in these online contests. To offer a
holistic experience, CKSTEM also provided participants with free
training and learning material. Using these resources, students solved
over one million problems on CKSTEM's learning platform,
demonstrating high interest and commitment. The contests were held
over eight weeks and comprised two phases, resulting in more than
250 winners. CKSTEM will also continue to offer these free of cost to
all the students over the coming years.
In its first-ever Celebration event, held on July 16th, 2022, at Century
Garden Recreation Center, Brampton, Canadian winners from these
Summer Contests and various other national/ international contests
were recognized and awarded for their performance and efforts. The
trifecta of Community leaders, industry experts and educators across
GTA, with Mr. YudhvirJaswal, CEO & Group Editor of Y Media Group,
as the Chief Guest, awarded custom-designed medals and trophies to
these young talented winners. The event had over 300, including
families who drove from various parts of Canada to participate in the
celebration.
Thanks to CKSTEM's partnership with Brilliant, winners of Canadian
Summer Contests - 2022 will also receive a complimentary premium
membership of brilliant courses that will further help them prepare
for the upcoming school year and Canadian Summer Contests - 2023.
CKSTEM is also offering a scholarship of up to 250$ to each winner. In
addition, CKSTEM will also provide 100% scholarships for the CKSTEM
year-long courses to one student each from Nigeria & Peru in support
of STEM education in developing countries.
In summary, CKSTEM is providing an excellent service to our
community by offering awards worth over CAD 25,000 to young
students and youth through these free contests, making them the
most rewarding elementary and middle school contest in the world.
Arnav Vunnam, a CMSC gold medalist, says, "This is one of the best
competitions I have done this year. I loved the questions. I had a lot of
fun solving these interesting questions."
Canadian Summer Contest - 2022 Winners: Mark Raspopov, Grade 5
and Ansh Agarwal, Grade 8 student and student, won Outstanding
Student Awards for exemplary performance in the Elementary and
Middle School category, respectively. For more information on all the
winners in different grades, please visit www.ckstem.org.
This year CKSTEM also took an initiative to recognize teachers for their efforts
in STEM. Thirty-three teachers were nominated by the students globally for the
Outstanding STEM Teacher award. Ms. CeraselaTesleanu, a math teacher at
Collège Stanislas Montreal, won the outstanding STEM teacher award for her
dedication to preparing talented students for the math Olympiad. In addition,
five other teachers also won this award.
About the Competitive Kids STEM Organization (CKSTEM)
Based in Ontario, Canada, Competitive Kids STEM (CKSTEM) is a
volunteer-run, non-profit organization that enhances kids' education
by enabling them to achieve excellence. Their core value system
consists of serving and giving back to the community while allowing
learning opportunities for all students transcending all barriers.
Their key focus is to make students "future-ready" by offering the best
portfolio of global contests in STEM. Participating in competitions
helps students develop invaluable skills, building their confidence
and desire to excel, and helps prepare young learners to take on more
significant challenges.
For more information on CKSTEM, please contact
Shifali Jain
Director, Competitive Kids STEM
Email: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Website: www.competitivekids.org
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From panchayats to Parliament, is BJP
attempting to create a 'vipakshmukt' India?
O P I N I O N
SANTOSH KUMAR PATHAK
HE SAID THAT THE OPPOSITION POLITICAL PARTIES ARE GETTING SCATTERED BECAUSE OF THEIR MISTAKES, SO
WHAT CAN THE BJP DO ABOUT IT? DURING HIS TENURE AS BJP PRESIDENT, AMIT SHAH USED TO OFTEN TELL
PARTY LEADERS AND WORKERS THAT THE TIME HAS COME THAT THE ENTIRE GOVERNANCE SYSTEM FROM
PANCHAYAT TO PARLIAMENT SHOULD BE IN THE HANDS OF THE BJP. AT THAT TIME, SHAH USED TO CITE THE
EXAMPLE THAT DURING THE FIRST FEW DECADES AFTER INDEPENDENCE, THE SYSTEM FROM PANCHAYAT TO
PARLIAMENT WAS IN THE HANDS OF THE CONGRESS AND NOW THE BJP'S TIME HAS COME. CALLING ON THE BJP
WORKERS TO WORK HARD, SHAH ALSO USED TO SAY THAT THEY SHOULD THINK OF BEING VICTORIOUS FROM
PANCHAYAT TO PARLIAMENT FOR 50 YEARS. AFTER THE 2019 LOK SABHA ELECTIONS, SHAH BECAME THE HOME
MINISTER OF THE COUNTRY AND J.P. NADDA THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE BJP, BUT THE PARTY CONTINUED
ON ITS MISSION, WINNING ELECTION AFTER ELECTION. IN THE PARTY'S NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD IN
HYDERABAD RECENTLY, AMIT SHAH CLAIMED THAT THE BJP ERA WOULD PREVAIL IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE NEXT
30-40 YEARS. DURING THE 2014 LOK SABHA ELECTION CAMPAIGN, NARENDRA MODI, WHO WAS THEN NOMINATED
FOR THE POST OF PRIME MINISTER BY THE BJP, FOR THE FIRST TIME USED THE SLOGAN OF HAVING A CONGRESS-
FREE INDIA, WHICH LATER ALL THE BJP LEADERS WOULD VOICE IN THEIR SPEECHES AND RALLIES. AFTER WINNING
THE LOK SABHA ELECTION, NARENDRA MODI BECAME THE PRIME MINISTER. RAJNATH SINGH, WHO WAS HEADING
THE PARTY AT THAT TIME, WAS MADE THE HOME MINISTER BY MODI AND THE THEN NATIONAL GENERAL SECRETARY
OF THE PARTY AND HIS CLOSEST FRIEND AMIT SHAH WAS MADE BJP PRESIDENT.
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NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR THE SAME.
Beginning with two Lok Sabha members, the BJP's political journey
that passed through the phases of the Ram Mandir movement, Atal
Bihari Vajpayee's coalition era, 'Operation Kamal', successive electoral
victories and a Congress-free India campaign, is now headed to create
an opposition-free India.
After Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and now Goa, the opposition
parties are continuously attacking the BJP and accusing it of
intimidating and suppressing the opposition. Speaking to IANS on
these allegations, a BJP leader associated with Maharashtra said
that it is very important for a democracy to have a strong opposition,
but it does not mean that it is the responsibility of the BJP to strengthen
the opposition. He said that the opposition political parties are getting
scattered because of their mistakes, so what can the BJP do about it?
During his tenure as BJP President, Amit Shah used to often tell party
leaders and workers that the time has come that the entire governance
system from Panchayat to Parliament should be in the hands of the
BJP. At that time, Shah used to cite the example that during the first
few decades after Independence, the system from Panchayat to
Parliament was in the hands of the Congress and now the BJP's time
has come. Calling on the BJP workers to work hard, Shah also used to
say that they should think of being victorious from Panchayat to
Parliament for 50 years.
After the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Shah became the Home Minister
of the country and J.P. Nadda the national President of the BJP, but the
party continued on its mission, winning election after election. In the
party's national executive meeting held in Hyderabad recently, Amit
Shah claimed that the BJP era would prevail in the country for the next
30-40 years.
During the 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign, Narendra Modi, who
was then nominated for the post of Prime Minister by the BJP, for the
first time used the slogan of having a Congress-free India, which later
all the BJP leaders would voice in their speeches and rallies. After
winning the Lok Sabha election, Narendra Modi became the Prime
Minister. Rajnath Singh, who was heading the party at that time, was
made the Home Minister by Modi and the then National General
Secretary of the party and his closest friend Amit Shah was made
BJP President.
The duo of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah worked hard to realise the
slogan of a Congress-mukt Bharat. Both the government and the BJP
together chalked out such a strategy that the party started winning
elections one after the other and today the condition of the Congress
has become such that it has its own governments in only two states
- Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The Congress today is weak even in
Parliament and also in legislatures across the country. The BJP is
also working on a plan to oust the Congress from power in Rajasthan
and Chhattisgarh in 2023.
But the BJP does not seem to be stopping here. The biggest dream of
the BJP is still unfulfilled and that is to saffronise the states of South
India as well as West Bengal. The BJP is trying vigorously for
expansion in states like Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh,
Kerala and West Bengal. During the Hyderabad meet Prime
Minister Narendra Modi attacked all the par ties over dynasty
politics, he even termed dynasticism a curse for democratic
politics.
After decimating the Congress, the BJP is now ready to take on
the regional parties. In Maharashtra, the BJP has made its intentions
clear by breaking away Eknath Shinde from Uddhav Thackeray and
making him the Chief Minister with its support, also sending a signal
to the disgruntled leaders of other parties.
In fact, it is true that most of the regional parties in the country are
dominated by a family and almost every political party has dissident
leaders like Shinde. Recently Telangana BJP President, B. Sanjay
Kumar had targeted Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, claiming
that there are many like Eknath Shinde in his party TRS.
Political experts may call it a new form of 'Operation Kamal', but
the stand of the BJP is very clear that it is the responsibility of the
leader and president of a particular party to keep their flock united
and if they can't do it, then how can the BJP be held responsible for it.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012
MIDWEEK NEWS WEEKLY
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 C A N A D A
General Accounting & Bookkeeping
CANADA’S HOME SALES DOWN 23.9%, AVERAGE HOME PRICE
$665,850 IN JUNE 2022, DOWN 1.8% FROM LAST YEAR
BANK OF CANADA RAISES RATE BY
1% TO 2.5%
CONTD. FROM PAGE 1
While global factors such as the war in Ukraine and ongoing
supply disruptions have been the biggest drivers, domestic price
pressures from excess demand are becoming more prominent.
More than half of the components that make up the CPI are now
rising by more than 5%. With this broadening of price pressures,
the Bank’s core measures of inflation have moved up to between
3.9% and 5.4%. Also, surveys indicate more consumers and
businesses are expecting inflation to be higher for longer, raising
the risk that elevated inflation becomes entrenched in price-
and wage-setting. If that occurs, the economic cost of restoring
price stability will be higher.
Global inflation is higher, reflecting the impact of the Russian
invasion of Ukraine, ongoing supply constraints, and strong
demand. Many central banks are tightening monetary policy to
combat inflation, and the resulting tighter financial conditions
are moderating economic growth. In the United States, high
inflation and rising interest rates are contributing to a slowdown
in domestic demand. China’s economy is being held back by
waves of restrictive measures to contain COVID-19 outbreaks.
Oil prices remain high and volatile. The Bank now expects global
economic growth to slow to about 3½% this year and 2% in 2023
before strengthening to 3% in 2024.
Further excess demand has built up in the Canadian economy.
Labour markets are tight with a record low unemployment rate,
widespread labour shortages, and increasing wage pressures.
With strong demand, businesses are passing on higher input
and labour costs by raising prices. Consumption is robust, led
by a rebound in spending on hard-to-distance services. Business
investment is solid and exports are being boosted by elevated
commodity prices. The Bank estimates that GDP grew by about
4% in the second quarter. Growth is expected to slow to about
2% in the third quarter as consumption growth moderates and
housing market activity pulls back following unsustainable
strength during the pandemic.
The Bank expects Canada’s economy to grow by 3½% in 2022,
1¾% in 2023, and 2½% in 2024. Economic activity will slow as
global growth moderates and tighter monetary policy works its
way through the economy. This, combined with the resolution of
supply disruptions, will bring demand and supply back into
balance and alleviate inflationary pressures. Global energy
prices are also projected to decline. The July outlook has inflation
starting to come back down later this year, easing to about 3%
by the end of next year and returning to the 2% target by the end
of 2024.
With the economy clearly in excess demand, inflation high and
broadening, and more businesses and consumers expecting
high inflation to persist for longer, the Governing Council decided
to front-load the path to higher interest rates by raising the policy
rate by 100 basis points today. The Governing Council continues
to judge that interest rates will need to rise further, and the pace
of increases will be guided by the Bank’s ongoing assessment
of the economy and inflation. Quantitative tightening continues
and is complementing increases in the policy interest rate. The
Governing Council is resolute in its commitment to price stability
and will continue to take action as required to achieve the 2%
inflation target.
CONTD. FROM PAGE 1
* The actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average sale price posted a
1.8% year-over-year decline in June.
Home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems fell by 5.6% between
May and June 2022. Although
larger declines were recorded in April and May, monthly activity has dropped
to slightly below average levels for the month of June.
Sales were down in three-quarters of all local markets, led by Canada’s
biggest cities – the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Greater Vancouver, Calgary,
Edmonton, Ottawa and HamiltonBurlington to name a few.
The actual (not seasonally adjusted) number of transactions in June 2022
came in 23.9% below the record for that month set last year.
“Sales activity continues to slow in the face of rising interest rates and
uncertainty,” said Jill Oudil, Chair of CREA. “The cost of borrowing has
overtaken supply as the dominant factor affecting housing markets at the
moment, but the supply issue has not gone away. While some people may
choose to wait on the sidelines as the dust settles in the wake of recent rate
hikes, others will still engage in the market in these challenging times. Markets
adjust to change and the guidance of your local REALTOR® is paramount. If
you’re looking to buy or sell in 2022, contact your local REALTOR® about how
to navigate the current environment,” continued Oudil.
“One important feature of the market right now that isn’t getting enough
attention is the difference in mortgage qualification criteria between fixed and
variable, because while variable rates adjust in real time, fixed rates have
already priced in most of what the Bank of Canada is expected to do over the
balance of 2022,” said Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Senior Economist. “As such,
it’s no surprise to see people piling into variable rate mortgages at record
levels, but probably not for the reasons they may have chosen them in the
past. It’s because the 200 basis points plus the contract rate element of the
stress test has, just since April, become much more difficult to pass if you
want a fixed-rate mortgage. A strict stress test made sense when rates were
at a record-low, but policymakers may want to assess if it continues to meet
its policy objectives now that fixed mortgage rates are back at more normal
levels.” The number of newly listed homes climbed 4.1% on a month-over-
month basis in June. The monthly increase was most influenced by a jump in
new supply in Montreal, while new listings in the GTA and Greater Vancouver
posted small declines.
With sales down and new listings up in June, the sales-to-new listings ratio
eased back to 51.7% — its lowest level since January 2015. It was also
below the long-term average for the national sales-to-new listings ratio of
55.1%. Almost three-quarters of local markets were balanced markets based
on the sales-to-new listings ratio being between one standard deviation above
or below the long-term average in June 2022.
There were 3.1 months of inventory on a national basis at the end of June
2022, still historically low but slowly increasing from the tightest conditions
ever recorded just six months ago. The long-term average for this measure is
more than five months.
The Aggregate Composite MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) edged down 1.9%
on a month-over-month basis in June 2022.
Regionally, most of the monthly declines were seen in markets in Ontario.
Home prices have also eased in parts of British Columbia, although the B.C.
provincial totals have been propped up by mostly static prices in Greater
Vancouver.
Prices continue to be more or less flat across the Prairies while only just now
showing small signs of declines in Quebec.
On the East Coast, prices are mostly continuing to rise but appear to have
stalled in Halifax-Dartmouth.
The non-seasonally adjusted Aggregate Composite MLS® HPI was still up
by 14.9% on a year-over-year basis in June, although this was just half the
near 30% record year-overyear increases logged in January and February.
The actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average home price was
$665,850 in June 2022, down 1.8% from the same month last year. The
national average price is heavily influenced by sales in Greater Vancouver
and the GTA, two of Canada’s most active and expensive housing markets.
Excluding these two markets from the calculation in June 2022 cuts almost
$114,500 from the national average price.
CONTD. FROM PAGE 1
"These are the hallmarks of a hit person or hit persons, doing this type of work, and it's quite common," Kash Heed said, referencing the similarities to other shootings that have
occurred in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, some linked to the ongoing gang conflict, CTV News reported. "It's going to be a difficult investigation, and the RCMP and other
law enforcement agencies are really going to have to step up their game and try and find a confidential informant," Heed said, adding that he believes
police will have to find ways to guarantee the safety of anyone who assists with the investigation.
"There are people that will know what occurred to Mr. Malik a couple of days ago in Surrey, B.C.," Heed said. "But they're not going to come forward
if, in fact, they fear for their safety." Malik is known to most as one of two men acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombings. But the 75-year-old has a long
history within both the Surrey business and Sikh communities.
Independent journalist Gurpreet Singh said Malik was trying to get the rights to publish Sikh scriptures in Greater Vancouver, which outraged some
separatist groups. "That tour was cancelled because of the backlash he was getting from the Sikh community," Singh said. "Malik was very upset about it, he
acknowledged that during the conversation I had with him, but he never showed any signs of receiving any threats to his life," CTV News reported.
RIPUDAMAN SINGH MALIK KILLING HAS HALLMARKS OF
PROFESSIONAL 'HIT': BRITISH COLUMBIA'S EX-TOP COP
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C O M M U N I T Y
PARDEEP BRAR, 26, OF BRAMPTON,
SHOT DEAD INSIDE KING STREET
NIGHTCLUB
CONTD. FROM PAGE 1
* a 24-year-old woman was
transported to hospital with non
life-threating injuries
* a 26-year-old man was
transported to hospital with life-
threatening injuries
* the man was pronounced
deceased at the hospital
* the woman was treated at the
hospital and has since been released
* there is no suspect information at this time
The victim has been identified as Pardeep Brar, 26, of Brampton.
Any witnesses who were in the nightclub at the time of the
shooting, or anyone with information or video of the shooting is
asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers
anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
IMRAN MALIK, 45, FROM MILTON
CHARGED IN RELATION TO ALLEGED
SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
Investigators from the Peel Regional
Police Special Victims Unit have
charged a 45-year-old Milton man in
relation to a sexual assault
investigation.
It is alleged that the victim, a 19-year-
old female, was sexually assaulted
during a driving lesson.
The victim did not sustain any
physical injuries.
On Monday, July 17, 2022, police
arrested and charged Imran Malik with the following offence:
* Sexual Assault
He will attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date.
Imran Malik is not a current driving school employee. It is
believed that a driving school in Brampton had previously
employed him; however, he had been terminated by the driving
school prior to the offence date.
This investigation remains ongoing, and investigators believe
there may be additional victims.
Anyone that believes they may have been a victim, or anyone
with information on this or any similar incident, is asked to
contact investigators at the Special Victims Unit at 905-453-
2121, extension 3460. Anonymous information may also be
submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
None of the allegations have been proven in court.
SUKHMANI HAVEN LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT
PUNJABI INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
New non-profit organization will protect Punjabi international
students from abuse and provide emotional, financial, housing
and other support
Sukhmani Haven is a new not-for-profit
organization that will advocate on behalf of
and provide support for Ontario international
students from the Punjab region. Launched
in the city of Mississauga, Sukhmani Haven
aims to provide emotional, financial, housing,
and mental health support to Punjabi international students
studying, working, and living in Peel Region and beyond.
Sukhmani Haven will advocate for fair employment policies,
protection from exploitation, funding for social infrastructure
and other issues that affect the international student community.
“Sukhmani Haven is helmed by a team of legal experts,
experienced social workers, rights activists, and diverse Punjabi and
Sikh community leaders,” says Baljit Singh Sikand Chair of Sukhmani
Haven Board. “We have come together with a mission to improve the
lives of international students in our community and hold all stakeholders
accountable for their well being.” Sukhmani Haven believes that
international students have a crucial role to play in building
Canada’s future. However, presently, international students need
support, education and information about their rights. Each year,
thousands of international students migrate from Punjab, India,
to Ontario, Canada, in search of a brighter future. But for
international students in Canada, the path to a better life is often
riddled with financial strains, abuse, exploitation, and isolation. “Almost
30% of international students studying in educational institutes in our
region are from Punjab and many of them are young women from
remote and rural parts of Punjab, says Deepa Mattoo, volunteer Member
of the Board, Sukhmani Haven. “These female students are particularly
vulnerable to abuse. They deserve safety and dignity regardless of their
immigration status.” Sukhmani is a Punjabi word meaning: “a rosary of
comfort”. While the organization is based in Mississauga it aims to
advocate on behalf of and support students across the province. For
more information visit sukhmanihaven.com or email
York Police Charge 25 People, Seize $1.7 Million Worth Of Drugs In Ontario Bust
Investigators with the York Regional Police Organized Crime and
Intelligence Services – Major Projects Unit have made 25 arrests and
dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking network that extended across
Ontario. In June 2021, officers began an investigation into a drug
trafficking network. The individuals initially investigated resided and
trafficked controlled substances within York Region. As the
investigation progressed, it was discovered that this group was also
responsible for trafficking controlled substances throughout the Greater
Toronto Area and into other areas of Ontario, including Durham Region,
London and the Kawartha Lakes area.
As this investigation grew in scope, a team of investigators from York
Regional Police, the Durham Regional Police Service, the London
Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Toronto Police
Service established a joint-forces operation, dubbed Project Entrust.
Through supportive funding provided by the Criminal Intelligence
Service Ontario, York Regional Police and our partners investigated
these individuals for more than a year, before systematically arresting
and charging the suspects.
Between June 2021 and June 2022, an investigative probe and 19
search warrants resulted in 25 people charged with 113 criminal
offences. Officers seized approximately $1.7 million worth of illegal
drugs including: 7.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, 2.7 kilograms
of cocaine, 18 grams of crack cocaine, 534 grams of fentanyl, 115 oxycodone
pills, 89 hydromorphone pills, 48 Percocets and 27 Vyvanese pills. Investigators
also seized $23,000 in firearms, ammo and magazines and $136,000 in Canadian
currency. Two stolen vehicles were recovered and one vehicle was seized as
proceeds of crime.
Photos highlighting the investigation can be found here: https://
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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York
Regional Police Major Projects Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6970, or call Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, leave an anonymous tip online at
www.1800222tips.com.
ONTARIANS AGED 18+ ELIGIBLE FOR
SECOND BOOSTER SHOT
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical
Officer of Health, is expanding eligibility for second booster
doses to Ontarians aged 18 and over in order to provide an
extra layer of protection to those who may need it. Eligible
individuals can book an appointment through the COVID-19
vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine
Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Eligible individuals can
also book an appointment directly through public health units
that use their own booking systems, through Indigenous-led
vaccination clinics and participating pharmacies. Appointments
are based on availability, which may vary by region. "As we
continue to manage COVID-19 for the long term, we're expanding
second booster doses and extending the availability of free
rapid antigen tests to give people the tools they need to stay
safe and to ensure Ontario stays open," said Sylvia Jones,
Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. "Vaccines continue to
be our best defence against COVID-19 and protecting our hospital
capacity for those who need it most."
FEDS PROPOSE TO CAP OIL, GAS EMISSIONS USING INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CARBON
PRICING SYSTEM ACROSS CANADA
In the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, the Government of Canada committed to fighting climate change while creating jobs and building
a strong economy for generations to come. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, and
the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, opened consultations on a key commitment in that plan: capping
and cutting emissions from the oil and gas sector. The oil and gas sector is Canada’s largest and fastest growing source of emissions. To
remain competitive in a tighter future market, Canadian production will have to reduce its carbon intensity while the sector also explores
opportunities to transition to non-emitting products and services. Reducing oil and gas emissions is key to achieving Canada’s emission
targets and driving meaningful climate action. It also will create sustainable, long-term economic growth and provide affordable, clean
energy. The discussion paper released today to launch consultations outlines two options to establish the cap. A cap-and-trade system
under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act that sets regulated limits on emissions from the sector; and Modifying the carbon
pricing benchmark requirements for heavy emitters to create price-driven incentives to reduce emissions to levels corresponding to the
cap. Core to either approach is the goal of lowering emissions at a pace and scale needed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and
make a meaningful contribution toward Canada’s 2030 emission reduction target. Also core to either approach is supporting investments
in clean technologies to decarbonize the sector and create good, sustainable jobs. The Government of Canada expects to outline the
design of the oil and gas emissions cap early next year, ahead of the next steps to implement the cap. The Government of Canada will work
closely with provinces and territories, Indigenous groups, the oil and gas sector, and other stakeholders to provide certainty for industry
and Canadians, while remaining attuned to evolving energy security considerations, and maximizing opportunities for ongoing investment
in the sector. With record profits in the oil and gas sector, now is the time to work collaboratively on the path forward to ensure clean air,
long-term economic success, and good jobs that will serve Canadians for generations to come.
ORANGEVILLE BRAMPTON RAILWAY HAS BEEN
ACQUIRED FOR A NEW TRAIL SYSTEM IN PEEL
The Region of Peel, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and City of
Mississauga have finalized the acquisition of approximately 51km of
the former Orangeville Brampton Railway corridor which run from the
Caledon-Orangeville boundary to just north of Streetsville.
The lands were purchased at a cost of $5.8 million, funded from the
Region’s Greenlands Securement Program, and have largely been
transferred to the local municipalities, who will manage the multi-
year process of developing the future of the lands, from design to
construction and ongoing maintenance.
The acquisition is an excellent example of partnership between the
Region and local municipalities, which will benefit the health and
wellness of the community, support local business and become a
significant regional tourism asset. It also provides a protected corridor
for future utility needs. In addition, the lands offer the opportunity to
secure a strategic north-south connection of the Trans Canada Trail
System. Dignitaries from each municipal partner were in attendance
at a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Region to commemorate
the acquisition.
ONE-IN-FIVE VACCINATED CANADIANS SAY THEY DON’T BELIEVE SECOND
BOOSTER SHOT IS EFFECTIVE AT PREVENTING SERIOUS ILLNESS: POLL
An emerging seventh wave of the COVID-19 virus – spurred forth by
the BA.5 variant of Omicron – has health officials proclaiming the
need for up-to-date vaccination among Canadians.
A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds a population
once boisterous about boosters now more hesitant. Three-in-five
vaccinated Canadians (61%) say they’re ready and willing to get their
next shot when eligible, led by men and women over the age of 54
(73% and 81% respectively).
There is, however, an emerging schism among those willing to
continue receiving a COVID-19 inoculation. For those who have
already had three or four shots, willingness to keep boosting remains
high.
That said, among Canadians who say they have thus far received one
or two doses just 17 per cent say they will seek another vaccine
dose, while three-in-five say no.
Those who are keen would like their government to speed up the
timeline for boosters. Overall, 54 per cent of Canadians say their
province should offer a fourth dose to all adults who want one as soon
as possible, while one-in-five (18%) would wait until the fall.
Not everyone, however, is convinced that boosters are necessary or
even effective. One-in-five (22%) Canadians now say they do not
believe that keeping up with vaccinations gives a person protection
against either infection or serious illness. Few of those who have
received three (7%) or four doses (2%) agree. Vaccine producer Pfizer
addressed concerns about this recently, stating that its vaccine has
been tweaked to better target the Omicron strain, and that its fall
boosters will increase effectiveness. Other major producers are
expected to do the same.
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Start construction of Delhi-Katra highway on fast-track: Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday issued a directive
for starting the construction of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra National
Highway on a fast-track mode.
Chairing a review meeting of the Public Works Department (PWD)
here, the Chief Minister asked the officials to accord top priority to all
approved and sanctioned works for their timely completion.
He issued directions to ensure the department strictly adheres to the
prescribed specifications for ensuring quality construction,
maintenance and repair of the upcoming projects.
He said Delhi-Amritsar-Katra National Highway is an ambitious project,
which once completed will save time, money and energy of commuters
travelling from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir via Punjab. It will be
beneficial for those desirous of paying obeisance at Mata Vaishno
Devi shrine.
Mann said the 254-km long Delhi-Katra highway will be constructed
at a cost Rs 11,510 crore and will pass through nine districts of the
state — Jalandhar, Sangrur, Malerkotla, Patiala, Kapurthala, Ludhiana,
Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Gurdaspur.
The Chief Minister also asked the department to complete the work
on construction of Aam Aadmi Clinics as per the fixed deadline of
August 15. Mann envisioned that the clinics will act as catalyst for
providing quality healthcare services to people.
He asked the department to speed up the process for starting work on
the construction of the Sant Attar Singh State Institute of Medical
Sciences in Sangrur coming up at an outlay of Rs 350 crore.
Reviewing other projects, the Chief Minister also directed the officers
to complete the ongoing projects of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Law
University in Kairon in Tarn Taran district, Sri Guru Ravidass Memorial
Khuralgarh in Garhshankar in Hoshiarpur district, Maharaja Bhupinder
Singh Sports University in Patiala, Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji Skill
Institute in Sri Chamkaur Sahib and the Centre of Interfaith Studies in
Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar.
PUNJAB SETS UP DISABILITY CELL FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday ordered the
formation of a dedicated disability cell for the welfare of persons with
the disabilities.
An official statement quoting the Chief Minister said the formation of
the dedicated cell was a long-pending demand.
He said the persons with disability had to face a lot of difficulties for
availing the benefits of the several government schemes and
programmes meant for their well-being.
Mann said most of the time they had to run pillar to post for getting
their work done.
The Chief Minister said this dedicated cell will be a single-window
platform for the persons with disabilities to avail the benefits of these
schemes.
Likewise, he said the persons with disability can lodge their
complaints and give their suggestions to make the functioning of this
cell more efficient.
Mann said this initiative will enable this section of society to live their
lives with dignity and pride.
US RATTLED BY 40-YEAR-HIGH
INFLATION RATE, FED TO GET
AGGRESSIVE WITH INTEREST HIKES
With inflation at a staggering 13 per cent, WPI at 11 per cent and
CPI at 9 per cent, the US economy is in a tailspin and American
voters see this as a “Bad Economy” in a crucial year of the mid-
term polls in 2022 where inflation goes on ballot as the Democrats
and Republicans face off to capture the 435-member house of
representatives in the upcoming election on November 8. Inflation,
soaring gas prices, and rising groceries prices are all odds stacked
against the Democrats as President Joe Biden’s rating is constantly
falling since September of last year till date. The worst was 33 per
cent in September 2021, bad for any incumbent president in the
first year of governance. But gun legislation, and the executive
order on abortion rights seem to have tilted the balance slightly
with ratings going over 44 per cent. Voters see a bad economy,
even if they’re doing OK, says a New York Times/Siena poll. There
is remarkable pessimism despite the labor market’s resilience,
and that could be costly for the Democrats, and the economy.
The fastest inflation in 40 years has Americans feeling dour about
the economy, even as their own finances have, so far, held up
relatively well. Just 10 percent of registered voters say the US
economy is “good” or “excellent”, according to the poll – a
remarkable degree of pessimism at a time when wages are rising
and the unemployment rate is near a 50-year low. But the rapidly
rising cost of food, gas and other essentials is wiping out pay
increases and eroding living standards.
American voters taking a grim outlook of the status of the country’s
economy is actually bad news for President Biden and
Congressional Democrats heading into this fall’s midterm
elections, given that 78 percent of voters say inflation will be
“extremely important” when they head to the polls. A Biden voter
in 2020, Christina Simmons has more than doubled her salary in
recent years but feels she is falling behind. She plans to vote for
Republicans in the midterm elections. And that’s not a happy trend
for the Democrats. The New York Times/Siena College poll of 849
registered voters from July 5 to 7 this year says tt could be bad news for the
economy as well. One long-running index of consumer sentiment hit a
record low in June, as the CPI exploded to 9.1 per cent, and other surveys
show Americans are getting mighty nervous about both their own
finances and the economy, in general.
UKRAINE WAR: PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY
SUSPENDS SECURITY CHIEF, TOP
PROSECUTOR IN WAKE OF TREASON CASES
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suspended the head
of Ukraine’s spy agency (SBU) and the prosecutor general in the
wake of treason cases in the two organisations.
President Zelenskyy on Sunday suspended Ivan Bakanov and Iryna
Venediktova. However, the officials are yet to comment on their
suspension. Over 60 former employees were now working against
Ukraine in Russian-occupied areas, BBC reported quoting the
Ukrainian President.
“Such an array of crimes against the foundations of the national
security of the state… pose very serious questions to the relevant
heads (of the two organisations),” President Zelenskyy said in a
video address late Sunday night.
On the suspensions, Deputy Head of the President’s Office Andriy
Smyrnov said that the President’s decision did not mean the
dismissal of officials, Ukrinform reported.
Official checks will be carried out, after which the President will
decide whether to file an appropriate motion at the parliament,
Andriy Smyrnov said.
President Zelenskyy has assigned temporary duties of the chief of
the Security Service of Ukraine to Vasyl Maliuk.
TURKEY TO FREEZE FINLAND,
SWEDEN’S NATO BIDS IF THEY FAIL TO
KEEP PROMISES: PRESIDENT ERDOGAN
Turkey will suspend Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession
process if they do not keep promises on counter-terrorism, Turkish
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
“I would like to remind you that we will freeze the process if they
do not take the necessary steps to meet our terms,” Erdogan added
on Monday at a press conference after a cabinet meeting in the
capital Ankara, adding Sweden was “not showing a good image”
for now. “Our stance is very clear. The rest is up to them,” he said.
NATO’s 30 member states signed accession protocols for Sweden
and Finland in early July, starting the process to admit the two
Nordic countries into the military alliance, Xinhua news agency
reported. The next step is for the parliaments of all NATO members
to ratify their accession to NATO. Finland and Sweden’s NATO bid
was initially blocked by Turkey, which accused them of
“supporting” anti-Turkish terrorist groups as they rejected Ankara’s
extradition requests for suspects affiliated with the outlawed
Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and the Gulen movement.
PAKISTAN, CHINA DISCUSS EXTENDING
CPEC TO AFGHANISTAN
The senior officials of Pakistan and China discussed the possibility
of extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to
Afghanistan in order to promote economic development and
prosperity in the war-ravaged country, local media reported.
The idea to extend the flagship programme of Belt and Road Initiative
(BRI) was discussed during a meeting between China's special
envoy on Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong and Foreign Secretary Sohail
Mahmood at the Foreign Office in Islamabad, The Express Tribune
reported. An official statement said the two sides exchanged views
on the political and security situation in Afghanistan, humanitarian
assistance by Pakistan and China to Afghanistan, and other matters
of mutual interest. "In the context of regional connectivity, both
sides exchanged views on extension of CPEC to Afghanistan to
promote economic development and prosperity," read the
statement, Express Tribune reported. The foreign secretary
underscored Pakistan's commitment to a peaceful, stable,
prosperous and connected Afghanistan. He highlighted the provision
of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan including Pakistan's
relief efforts in the wake of devastating earthquake in eastern
Afghanistan on June 22.
INDIA, CHINA AGREE TO MAINTAIN DIALOGUE TO RESOLVE ISSUES: DEFENCE MINISTRY
A day after the 16th round of the India-China Corps Commander Level
Meeting was held on the Indian side of the Chushul-Moldo border
meeting point, the Defence Ministry on Monday said that “both sides
agreed to stay in close contact and maintain dialogue through military
and diplomatic channels”.
“Building on the progress made at the last meeting on March 11,
2022, the two sides continued discussions for the resolution of the
relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector in a constructive
and forward-looking manner,” the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
“They (the two top military leaders) had a frank and in-depth exchange
of views in this regard, in keeping with the guidance provided by the
state leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the
earliest. The two sides reaffirmed that the resolution of remaining
issues would help in restoration of peace and tranquility along the
LAC in the Western Sector and enable progress in bilateral relations.
“In the interim, the two sides agreed to maintain the security and
stability on the ground in the Western Sector. The two sides agreed to
stay in close contact and maintain dialogue through military and
diplomatic channels and work out a mutually acceptable resolution of
the remaining issues at the earliest,” the statement said.
OVER 163K RENOUNCED INDIAN CITIZENSHIP IN 2021, US TOP CHOICE
Over 1.63 lakh Indian nationals renounced their Indian citizenship
during 2021, the highest during the last three years, the Parliament
was told on Tuesday.
Data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs in Lok Sabha
disclosed that the US was the top choice with almost half of Indians
– 78,284 – preferring to become US citizens.
In 2021, as many as 1,63,370 Indians gave up their Indian
passports. The corresponding number in the year 2019 and 2020
was 1,44,017 and 85,256, respectively.
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, in a written reply, said
that the reasons for these Indians renouncing their citizenship,
which also means they have to surrender their Indian passport,
was “personal to them”.
As per the data, shared in response to a query by Bahujan Samaj
Party member Haji Fazlur Rehman, showed that that after the US,
Australia (23,533), Canada (21,597), the UK (14,637), Italy (5,986),
New Zealand (2,643) and Singapore (2,516) were where Indians
preferred to get citizenship.
So far as US citizenship is concerned, 78,284 Indians took up US
citizenship in 2021, 30,828 in 2020, and 61,683 in 2019. All of them
were based in the US itself while renouncing their Indian nationality.
A total 41 Indian nationals based in Pakistan also gave up their
Indian citizenship last year, compared to only seven in 2020.
Total 326 Indians renounced their citizenship while being in the UAE
last year and applied for citizenship in countries such as Albania, France,
Malta, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain,
Belgium, Cyprus, Ireland, Grenada, Jordon, Mauritius, Norway,
Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu, among others.
HARYANA CM ANNOUNCES RS 1 CRORE COMPENSATION FOR DSP
SURENDER SINGH KILLED BY MINING MAFIA
Expressing condolences on the unfortunate death of Deputy
Superintendent of Police Surender Singh, who had gone to
investigate an illegal mining case in Nuh, Haryana Chief Minister
Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday announced a relief of Rs 1 crore
and job to one of the family members of the victim.
The state government is standing with the bereaved family in this
hour of grief and strict action would surely be taken against those
found guilty. Surender Singh was a brave officer and his bravery
will always be remembered, he said, as per an official statement.
The Chief Minister made this announcement in a programme held
in Gurugram. During this, he along with all dignitaries who attended
the programme observed a two-minute silence for the departed
soul. Khattar assured the family that the culprits involved in this
case would not be spared at all. He said strict action has been
ordered in the matter. The culprits will be arrested as soon as
possible and strict punishment will be given.
The DSP had gone to Nuh to investigate an incident of illegal
mining. During the investigation, Surender SinghAwas allegedly
crushed to death by a dumper driver.
After the incident, the search operation is on to nab the accused.
Police officers are present at the spot and are investigating the matter.
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BIGGEST EID FESTIVAL OF 2022 IN BRAMPTON
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he biggest Eid Festival 2022 was geared towards people of all ages and all cultures. From diverse and delicious food vendors to
music, Eid dresses and Henna tattoos, Cocktail succeeded to bring it all together under one roof.
Cocktail International, a leading event management company based in Canada, organized a community based shopping gala at Courtyard
by Marriott Toronto-Brampton on July 8th, 2022.
Talking about the success of the event, Syed Sumair Alam, the Director at Cocktail stated, that their goal is to provide a one of a kind and
uniting event for the South Asians in GTA to celebrate the festive season together.
The event witnessed large-scale public interest, and a range of entertainment activities had been planned for families and children. These
activities included a live musical performance, magic show, face painting, free henna tattoos, clothes exhibit, jewelry, accessories and
food stalls. Photo Booth, Free Cotton Candy and Popcorns were a true crowd-catcher. Families really enjoyed the overall set-up that was
both kid-friendly and full of entertainment.
Giving a true shopping experience to the people, Bramptonites could be seen walking up and down the halls holding shopping bags full of
gifts, goodies and Eid attires they picked from the stalls.
The attendees expressed appreciation and joy for the execution of this successful Eid shopping extravaganza by Cocktail International in
collaboration with the DreamMedia Agency.
The one-day event saw more than 3000 attendees from the GTA and turned out to be a soaring success in bringing alive the community
spirit and a leading light for the local small business owners.
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WANT TO HAVE DIVERSITY IN MY
WORK: VAANI KAPOOR
MALLIKA SHERAWAT SAYS
BOLLYWOOD ACTRESSES LIE
ABOUT NEVER GIVING AUDITIONS
RAJEEV SEN REACTS TO PEOPLE TROLLING
SISTER SUSHMITA SEN FOR DATING LALIT MODI
ONE CAN BE GREAT ACTOR AND DO
GLAMOROUS ROLES, SAYS BOLLYWOOD
ACTOR VAANI KAPOOR, WHO AIMS TO
BUILD A DIVERSE FILMOGRAPHY.
MALLIKA
SHERAWAT
MADE
HER
INTERNATIONAL ACTING DEBUT IN 2005 WITH
THE CHINESE ACTION DRAMA THE MYTH. THE
FILM ALSO STARRED JACKIE CHAN.
PV SINDHU CLINCHES SINGAPORE OPEN
TITLE AFTER BEATING CHINA’S WANG ZHI YI
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ARJUN AND TARA SUTARIA’S 5 ADORABLE
PICTURES FROM EK VILLAIN RETURNS
FORMER MISS WORLD MANUSHI CHHILLAR IS
SET TO STAR WITH JOHN ABRAHAM IN ACTION
DRAMA TEHRAN. THE MODEL-ACTOR SAID SHE
IS 'SUPER EXCITED' FOR THE NEW JOURNEY.
MANUSHI CHHILLAR JOINS JOHN
ABRAHAM ON TEHRAN: ‘THE JOURNEY
IS GOING TO BE REALLY SPECIAL’
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Ranbir Kapoor addresses rumours of Alia Bhatt
expecting twins days after dropping a hint
RANBIR KAPOOR HAS ADDRESSED THE RUMOURS OF HIM EXPECTING TWINS WITH WIFE ALIA BHATT. ALIA BHATT HAD ANNOUNCED
HER PREGNANCY LAST MONTH, FOLLOWING WHICH THE COUPLE CONTINUE TO BE SHOWERED WITH CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES
AND FACE QUERIES ABOUT THEIR CHILD. RANBIR HAD HIMSELF SPARKED A RUMOUR DURING AN INTERVIEW IN WHICH HE WAS ASKED
TO SHARE A TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE. RANBIR IS CURRENTLY PROMOTING HIS UPCOMING FILM SHAMSHERA, WHICH IS SCHEDULED TO
RELEASE IN THEATRES ON JULY 22. THE ACTOR WAS ASKED ABOUT THE RUMOUR OF HAVING TWINS DURING THE PROMOTIONS OF THE
FILM IN DELHI ON MONDAY. “DON’T CREATE CONTROVERSY. THEY ASKED ME TO STATE THREE THINGS: TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE. NOW
I CAN’T REVEAL WHAT IS THE TRUTH, AND WHAT IS THE LIE,” PINKVILLA REPORTED HIM AS SAYING.
Star India shuttler PV Sindhu clinched the women’s singles title at the Singapore
Open 2022 BWF Super 500 tournament after beating China’s Wang Zhi Yi in
the final, here on Sunday. World No 7 Sindhu took 58 minutes to defeat world
No 11 Zhi Yi 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 and win her third title of the year. Two-time
Olympic medallist earlier won the Syed Modi International in January and
Swiss Open in March, however, were BWF Super 300-level meets. Sindhu, a
former world champion and seeded third in the tournament, started the final at the
Singapore Indoor Stadium with purpose. After Zhi Yi scored the first two points of
the game courtesy lucky deflections off the top of the net, Sindhu came roaring
back to take the next 13 points on the trot before pocketing the opening game with
ease to take the lead. With the change of ends for the second game placing Sindhu
against the drift, the momentum of the match seemed to turn as Wang Zhi Yi raced
to a 6-0 lead before the Indian could get on the scoreboard. Despite Sindhu trying
her best, Wang Zhi Yi easily took the second game to force a decider.
Arjun Kapoor and Tara Sutaria are the newest on-screen pair. On Tuesday,
Tara Sutaria took to her Instagram handle and opened up about working with
Arjun through several behind-the-scene pictures. She wrote, “This is us! You
will often find us hungry, pinching each other’s cheeks, hungry again, telling
terrible jokes (and laughing hysterically) making up ghastly nick names for
each other… and then arguing because we need more food/a nap.” Tara
appears to be obsessed with Arjun Kapoor’s cheeks and is often seen pulling
them. “Can someone explain why this Villain is obsessed with pulling my
cheeks ???” questioned Arjun once as she shared a glimpse of himself with
Tara. After Tara Sutaria shared her experience working with Arjun Kapoor on
Instagram, the actor called himself ‘best.’ “Basically I’m the best person to
work with...” wrote Arjun in response to Tara’s post. Arjun Kapoor and Tara
Sutaria keep their fans entertained with their banter on social media.
Sushmita Sen's brother Rajeev Sen has reacted to people trolling the actor for
dating Lalit Modi. He called himself proud to be her brother and dubbed her as
a ‘self-made woman.’ After Sushmita Sen gave it back to trolls on social
media for calling her ‘gold digger’, now the actor’s brother Rajeev Sen stepped
up to defend her. It all began after IPL founder and businessman Lalit Modi
announced that he was dating Sushmita. Reacting to mean comments and
memes, Rajeev called his sister a ‘self-made woman.’
Last week, Lalit Modi tweeted pictures with Sushmita. His post read, "Just back
in London after a whirling global tour #maldives # sardinia with the families - not
to mention my #better looking partner @sushmitasen47 - a new beginning a new
life finally. Over the moon. In love does not mean marriage YET. BUT ONE THAT For
sure." He also added, "Just for clarity. Not married - just dating each other. That too
it will happen one day.” Reacting to the sudden announcement, Rajeev had
previously said that he wasn’t aware of Lalit and Sushmita. In fact, he said he was
surprised. Talking about Sushmita and Lalit being trolled, Rajeev Sen now told
media, “A lot has been said about my sister negatively regarding her current
pictures with Mr Modi. I can proudly say that my sister is a self-made woman. She
knows her priorities, she is a responsible mother and a role model for many
Indians. Nothing can take that away from her. Also, whatever my sister had to
say, she has done that through her Instagram posts.”
INDIA TOUR OF
WEST INDIES 2022
INDIA ODI SQUAD: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja,
Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.
FULL SCHEDULE ON PAGE 17
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MANUSHI CHHILLAR JOINS JOHN
ABRAHAM ON TEHRAN: ‘THE JOURNEY
IS GOING TO BE REALLY SPECIAL’
WANT TO HAVE DIVERSITY IN
MY WORK: VAANI KAPOOR
One can be a good actor and do glamorous roles, says Bollywood actor Vaani Kapoor,
who aims to build a diverse filmography. The actor started her career in 2013 with
Shuddh Desi Romance, followed by films such as Befikre and blockbuster War. She
recently earned acclaim for her performance as a transgender woman in Chandigarh
Kare Aashiqui.
“I want to have diversity in my work. When I look back, I feel that as an actor I have
contributed and have been able to pull off many strings,” Vaani told PTI in an interview.
Her characters in films like Befikre and War have often been perceived as glamorous
but for Vaani it is just part of the acting process.
“Glamorous parts require a certain amount of effort and conviction. It is not that if a
part is glamorous, you cannot perform or you cannot be credited for the act. You can
be a great actor and do glamorous roles.
“Basically, it is not that de-glamorised parts have acting and performance, and
others are just coming, dancing around and going back,” she added. With
certain characters, there is a “great marriage” of looks and performance, the
actor said. “It is a great marriage between just being able to perform and
(being glamorous). And I want to pull off anything,” she added.
With her upcoming release Shamshera, a high-octane entertainer, Vaani
said she has made an attempt to explore a layered characters. Headlined
by Ranbir Kapoor, the film is set in the fictitious city of Kaza in the 1800s
and follows the story of a warrior and a ruthless authoritarian cop Shuddh
Singh, played by Sanjay Dutt. Vaani essays the role of Sona, a dancer
and Ranbir’s love interest.
The 33-year-old actor said she found the character quite “enchanting”
because of her flamboyant nature and emotional vulnerabilities.
“Sona is very flamboyant and enchanting. She is very different
from me. There are many layers to her which one can only
decode when the film comes out. “At the root level, she has
substance to her, there is a lot of strength and emotional
vulnerability. There is a beautiful balance of both,” Vaani
added.
The film marks her first collaboration with Ranbir and Dutt
as well as director Karan Malhotra. Besides being enamoured
by the film’s script, Vaani said another reason for doing the
film was the opportunity to collaborate with the trio.
Janhvi Kapoor says sister Khushi Kapoor ‘badly wanted’ to
do The Archies: ‘I won’t tolerate any trolling against her’
Actor Janhvi Kapoor in a recent interview opened up about her sister
Khushi Kapoor making her acting debut. Stating that she visited The
Archies set and found the team to be ‘talented and hard-working’. She
also revealed that her sister has worked extremely hard as she ‘badly
wanted’ to do the project. “I am so happy and thrilled. I have visited
their outdoor shoot once briefly, their energy is so pure and I think
they’re making something that’s from the heart and something that
people are going to love. These kids are so talented and so hard-
working. I’ve seen my sister work tirelessly and work really hard and
she’s auditioning for this role. She wanted this so badly, I’m just so
happy for her and I hope it goes well,” she told indiatoday.in.
Janhvi Kapoor, who is looking forward to the release of her film Good
Luck Jerry was also asked if she gave her younger sister any advice.
“She doesn’t need tips. She is brilliant,” she replied. The youngest
daughter of Boney Kapoor and late actor Sridevi, Khushi will be making
her debut with The Archies next year. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the
Netflix film will also mark the debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter
Suhana Khan and Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda.
After making a grand debut as a princess in Samrat Prithviraj,
Manushi Chhillar is now all set to pack punches and kicks in
Tehran. The former Miss World will play the female lead
opposite John Abraham in the Dinesh Vijan-backed film.
The film’s team shared photos of Manushi from the set,
revealing her ‘action hero’ avatar. In the pictures, the actor
sports short hair and is dressed in a shirt that she paired with
a tank top and fitted pants. She also holds the gun as she posed
for the cameras with John Abraham.
Sharing the announcement on Instagram, Manushi Chhillar
posted, “Super excited to join the one & only @thejohnabraham
on #Tehran. This journey is going to be really special!
‘KESARIYA’ DRAWS COMPARISONS TO
‘LAREE CHOOTEE’ AND FOLK SONG
‘CHARKHA’: FANS ASK PRITAM TO ‘PUT
MORE EFFORT INTO PLAGIARISM’
Memes aren’t the only thing the Brahmastra team is having to
deal with. After the release of the film’s first song, “Kesariya,”
fans have also arrived at grounds on which to accuse composer
Pritam of plagiarism. This isn’t something that the composer is
unfamiliar with. This time, several fans have spotted similarities
between a portion of “Kesariya” and the chorus of the song
“Laree Chootee” from the 2007 film Ek Chalis Ki Last Local,
starring Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia. “Laree Chootee” was
composed and performed by the Pakistani rock band, Call.
“Kesariya” has been performed by Arijit Singh.
“Ab itna bhi copy mat karo,” one person tweeted, sharing a
comparison video of the two songs. The tweet has attracted
over 8000 ‘likes’, and prompted many others to voice similar
opinions. “It’s such a popular song. Did they think no one will
figure it out?” another person wondered. “Put more efforts even
when you are plagiarising,” wrote one person. Some fans also
found similarities between “Kesariya” and a Punjabi folk song
“Charkha.” Many shared a video of the Wadali Brothers’ rendition
of the folk song. “Is it just a coincidence that melody of Kesariya
Tera a upcoming song from Brahmastra seems a blatant copy
of Punjabi Folk Song…. ‘Oo Mahiya tere vekhan nu,chuk
charkha galli de vich dawan’,” one person asked on Twitter.
AMITABH BACHCHAN STUMPED AS 5-
YEAR-OLD ASKS HIM WHY HE’S
WORKING AT 80: ‘GO HOME AND CHILL’
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s social media posts are quite
candid, giving a glimpse of his sense of humour. In a note,
Amitabh Bachchan wrote how he was questioned by a five-
year-old about working at the age of 80 and advised him to ‘go
home and chill’.
“I was at work for the RBI campaign and in the scene was a
little kid about 5 or 6 years of age .. in the middle of a rehearsal
he turned to me and said .. ‘excuse me , how old are you ?’
I said ‘80' !
he snapped back ‘ Oh ! so why are you working ? my
grandparents are sitting at home and chilling .. you should do
that also ..!!’
I did not have a reply for him ..
Primarily because I was astonished at the precocious veracity
of this 5 yr old !
And secondly, I did not have an answer !”
He added that instigated by the kid’s mother, he took a picture
with him and even gave him an autograph before leaving. However the
conversation remained with him. “The conversation remained with me ,
as do many matters in this digitally informative encyclopaedic world, and
found its placing today .. this morning .. of retired work .. and screamed and
waved and applauded the mountainous presence of the live audience
at ‘YKW’ ..,” Big B added.
BRAHMASTRA: DEEPIKA PADUKONE TO DEBUT AS 'PARVATI'
IN RANBIR KAPOOR-ALIA BHATT'S FILM'S SEQUEL?
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra will hit theatres on
September 9 this year. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the film also features
Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy in key roles. However,
if reports are to be believed, Deepika Padukone will be making a
cameo in the movie. Also, she will be staring in Brahmastra 2.
Reportedly, Ayan revealed the second part of the film be introducing
a new character called 'Dev' and the makers have locked Deepika to
play the character of Parvati.
According to Pinkvilla, "The makers have locked Deepika Padukone
to play the character of Parvati. In-fact, Deepika will also make a
cameo towards the end of Brahmastra, which will eventually take the
film into the second part."
"Interestingly, the first part is about Shiva and Isha, which is another
name for Mahadev and Parvati. All the characters are interlinked. It's
Ayan's own universe deep-rooted in Indian mythology. The world is
unlike anything one has seen before in world cinema," reports added.
Ayan Mukerji directorial marks Ranbir and Alia's first collaboration
on-screen. A landmark moment in Indian cinema, Brahmastra is a
new original universe inspired by deeply rooted concepts and tales
from Indian history but set in the modern world, with epic storytelling
of fantasy, adventure, good vs evil, love and hope; all told using cutting
edge technology and never-seen-before visual spectacles. It has
already been receiving positive reactions from the audience.
The trailer of the trilogy was shared by Karan Johar, who wrote, "I am
so proud to finally present the trailer and introduce you to the magic of
the Brahmastra! This is a true labour of love and I am so proud to finally let a piece
of it breathe and enter the world! Brahmastra Part One: Shiva out on September 9th.
Only in Cinemas! #Brahmastra."
Produced by Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus and Starlight Pictures
the magnum opus will release theatrically on September 9th, 2022, in 5 Indian
languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
SHEHNAAZ GILL BAGS RHEA KAPOOR'S NEXT FILM WITH ANIL KAPOOR?
Shehnaaz Gill has been ruling the hearts of her fans.
Be it award night, fashion shows or social media,
she catches the attention with her cute tactics. Not
only this but many are eagerly waiting for her big
debut in the Bollywood industry. If reports are to be
believed, she is all set to be seen in Salman Khan
starrer Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali. Not only this but it is
also being said that she will be also working on a
project with Sanjay Dutt. While many are super
happy, others are curious to know more about her
upcoming projects. Well, there's another piece of
good news for all Sana lovers out there! It is being
said that the Punjabi singer-actress has bagged
another film with none other than Veere Di Wedding
maker Rhea Kapoor. Yes, that's true! Read below to
know more deets. A report in ETimes states that Shehnaaz has been roped in by Rhea for her next project which will be helmed by her
husband Karan Boolani. If this wasn't enough, the film will also feature Anil Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar. Not only this but the report even
talked about Sana's character and said that she will be seen in a completely different avatar in this film.
For those unversed, Sana got her big break with Honsla Rakh co-featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Sonam Bajwa. In Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali
directed by Farhad Samji, she will be seen sharing the screen space with Venkatesh, Pooja Hegde, Raghav Juyal and Siddharth Nigam.
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B O L LY W O O D
VIDYUT JAMMWAL TO MARRY
DESIGNER NANDITA MAHTANI IN
LONDON? HERE'S WHAT WE KNOW
SINGER BHUPINDER SINGH PASSES AWAY AT 82
Vidyut Jammwal announced his engagement with fashion
designer Nandita Mahtani in September last year. The couple
was hush-hush about their romantic relationship and no one
had any clue about their dating life until the big announcement
was made on social media by Vidyut. Now, it is learned that the
Khuda Hafiz actor may get married in London to his ladylove
Nandita. Much like their romance and engagement, Vidyut and
Nandita's marriage details are shrouded in mystery. Speculation
is rife that Vidyut will be travelling to London to marry Nandita,
who is already in the country. There are also rumours that
Vidyut and Nandita may already be married and the
announcement will be made soon on social media by the couple.
RANBIR KAPOOR'S SHAMSHERA RECORDS
STRONG ADVANCE BOOKING, MIGHT BEAT
BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2 AT BOX OFFICE
Shamshera Advance Booking Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor is set
to return to the big screen after four years with the upcoming film
Shamshera. He is playing a larger-than-life quintessential Hindi film
hero with the actioner. In the Karan Malhotra directorial, he is
paired alongside Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor. Ranbir essays the
titular role in the film and audience have ensured that his film
records an excellent opening at the box office. According to Box
Office India, "Shamshera has seen a decent early response to its
advance and should take the best opening of 2022 for original
Hindi content. The advance could also be the best in terms of collections
although ticket sales may fall a little behind Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 as far as the
major multiplexes are concerned but on the other side a lot of single
screens don't even open advance and they will see better results than
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 on day of release."
Dil dhoondhta hai phir wohi, fursat ke raat din; baithe rahe tasavvur-e-jaana kiye huye
(Once again, the heart’s trying to recover those leisurely days and nights/ Just sitting, thinking and
dreaming of the beloved)
One of Gulzar’s most memorable love songs owes a great deal to Mirza Ghalib, whose couplet forms
the first line of the song. Gulzar replaced the word ‘Jee’ with ‘Dil’ and expanded the couplet with
lyrical dexterity, while Madan Mohan composed it in the honeyed Raag Keervani. Within this near-
perfect combination of poetry and melody was Bhupinder Singh’s slightly sluggish, languid voice that
moves just a couple of seconds behind the thought. It was a unique expression, not the kind one had
heard from male playback singers of the time. Singh, who moved millions with this famed ditty,
among many others, died of a cardiac arrest on Monday evening. He was 82 and had been in
hospital for the last 10 days. Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director, Criticare Asia Hospital, said,
“His condition worsened on Monday morning and we had to put him on a ventilator. He got
a cardiac arrest and died at 7.45 pm.’’
Born in Amritsar, Singh grew up in Delhi’s West Patel Nagar.
He began his career with All India Radio, Delhi, and Doordarshan. It was at a get-together in Delhi
that Madan Mohan heard Singh and asked him to try his luck in the world of film music. He gave Singh
his first break with Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey and Talat Mahmood in ‘Haqeeqat’. The song was
‘Hoke majboor mujhe’, which found quite some attention.
KARTIK AARYAN REVEALS THAT HE BOUGHT A ‘THIRD-HAND’ CAR FOR RS
60K AFTER FIRST FEW FILMS: ‘I WAS TAKING AUTO TO RED CARPET EVENTS’
Actor Kartik Aaryan has emerged as one of the most bankable actors
of Bollywood and his latest film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 just cemented his
position as a leading star in the film industry. However, this hasn’t
happened without a fair share of struggles. Recently, the actor
revealed that despite the glowing success of Pyaar Ka Punchnaama,
he was still taking autos to Red Carpet events. Speaking to Bollywood
Hungama, Kartik said, “When I first came to the industry, I didn’t have
any car. The first car that I bought was after a couple of film — a third-
hand car that I got for around Rs 60,000. I got it with great difficulty.
There was a problem with the car door.
MALLIKA SHERAWAT
SAYS BOLLYWOOD
ACTRESSES LIE ABOUT
NEVER GIVING AUDITIONS
Mallika Sherawat is currently
promoting her upcoming film RK/
RKay. In a new interview, Mallika
opened up about her Bollywood career
and how she made her international
debut with Jackie Chan's Chinese film
The Myth in 2005. While talking
about the film, she revealed that
Jackie showed him the tapes of
other Bollywood actors who had
auditioned for the film
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INDIA-PAKISTAN CRICKET MATCH TO BE “ONE OF
THE HIGHLIGHTS” OF CWG 2022: CEO IAN REID
A resident of Brampton, Ontario and a lifetime member of Batts
Athletics, Muhammad Mudassar has been the top Canadian
National Wheelchair Table Tennis Champion since 2010 and
Pakistan since 1994; 25 years collectively. He was diagnosed
with polio at the age of three, which indubitably created barriers to
opportunities. He has participated in countless international events and
tournaments throughout his career like the Para-Panam 2015, the
FESPIC, Open-International Games all over the world, etc. This
month, he is preparing to compete in the Commonwealth Games
to be held in Birmingham on July 28, 2022, as the only Muslim
North-American Wheelchair athlete in Table Tennis.“
“Mr. Raghu, the owner of Batts Athletics Inc. has been contributing a key
role in promoting Para Table Tennis in Canada. He is the personal trainer for
Muhammad Mudassar and other para-athletes living in the GTA area. Mr.
Raghu has been providing a free training at his premises since
2017 to support athletes like Muhammad Mudassar.
As many as 1.2 million tickets have been sold for the Birmingham
Commonwealth Games beginning on July 28, the organisers have
said, adding that the women’s cricket match between India and
Pakistan has “really caught the interest” of the local public.
Women’s cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games,
and India and Pakistan will be clashing at Edgbaston on July 31. The
city is home to a substantial number of Indian and Pakistani-origin
people. Speaking to PTI, Birimgham Games CEO Ian Reid said the
semifinals and final tickets have already been taken while he expects
a sell out crowd even for the India-Pakistan fixture.
“I am a big cricket fan myself. India are in the same group as Pakistan
so that has really caught the interest here in Birmingham. It is an
iconic venue, your men’s team recently played here over the last few
weeks. So it would certainly be one of the highlights of the Games,”
Reid said. “The semifinals and final tickets have already been sold
out probably with the expectation that India and England will be there.
India and Pakistan will be close to capacity. We will see an uptick in
sale of tickets much closer to the event. So I expect that India-Pakistan
game to be sold out soon.” More than 5000 athletes will take part in
the Games which will be the biggest sporting event in the UK since
the London Olympics in 2012.
“We have sold 1.2 million tickets for the event. We expect that number
to go up as we get closer to the Games. So by far the biggest sporting
event in the UK since London 2012. “We will have about 45,000
volunteers and paid staff working on the event. It is a huge event for
the region and the city,” Reid added.
Have always admired energy and commitment he gives to game: Stokes on Kohli
England Test captain Ben Stokes has returned the compliment to
Virat Kohli, saying he has always admired the energy and
commitment that the Indian star brings to the field.
Stokes had announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday,
following which Kohli called the all-rounder “the most competitive
bloke” he has played against. “Look, Virat is going to go down as
one of the greatest players to play the game in all three formats. He
is a phenomenal player. And I have absolutely loved every time I
have played against someone like him,” Stokes told Sky Sports.
“The energy and the commitment that he gives to the game is
something I have always admired even before I started playing
against him. When you play against guys like that, you understand
sort of what it means to not just yourself but for everybody else who was lucky enough to play at the top level. “I am sure we will have
some other battles on the field. It was nice to hear what he (Kohli) said,” said Stokes. Kohli, who has as many as 70 international
hundreds under his belt, has not scored a century since November 2019. He struggled even in the recently concluded tour of England.
He has been rested from the West Indies series beginning July 22.
SHAFIQUE STEERS PAKISTAN TO WIN
OVER SRI LANKA IN 1ST TEST
Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 160 to lead Pakistan to a
record run chase and a four-wicket victory on Wednesday in a
series-opening cricket test that went ahead despite a political
and economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
His 408-ball innings contained six boundaries and a six in an
innings, although he did get some reprieves. Shafique was
lucky to survive an LBW appeal when he was on four. He was
dropped on 135 when Dhananjaya de Silva missed a return
catch and again on 151 as Pakistan closed in on the win.
A rain delay after lunch on Day 5 slowed down Pakistan’s push
for victory with 11 runs still required, but it really was only a
matter of time. The previous highest successful run chase at
Galle was Sri Lanka’s 268 against New Zealand in 2019.
JASPRIT BUMRAH DROPS TO 2ND IN
ICC ODI RANKINGS
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah dropped to second among
bowlers while Hardik Pandya rose a whopping 13 places to
eighth in the all-rounders’ list after his strong show against
England in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued on Wednesday.
While India clinched a narrow 2-1 triumph in what was a thrilling
ODI series, star pacer Bumrah was forced to miss the final
match owing to back spasms, which cost him his top spot.
New Zealand quick Trent Boult reclaimed the top spot with 704
rating points as against Bumrah’s 703 Among other Indians,
Yuzvendra Chahal, who picked seven wickets during the ODI
series against England, jumped four spots to 16th.
Pandya was rewarded with for his impressive show with
bat and ball against England. He took six scalps and made a
total of 100 runs.
SCHEDULE OF INDIA TOUR OF
WEST INDIES 2022
(TORONTO TIMINGS)
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S P O R T S
CWG 2022: IOA ANNOUNCES 322-STRONG
CONTINGENT FOR GAMES IN BIRMINGHAM
FOLLOWING ODI SERIES WIN AGAINST
ENGLAND, INDIA CONSOLIDATE NO. 3
POSITION IN ICC RANKINGS
INDIA THRASH ENGLAND BY 5 WICKETS (47
BALLS LEFT) IN 3RD ODI; WIN SERIES BY 2-1
India’s series victory over England has seen the Rohit Sharma-led
side further consolidate their third place ahead of Pakistan on the
latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings.
India, with 109 rating points, are now three ahead of Pakistan (106),
as New Zealand continue to be the No.1 side with 128 rating points.
Jos Buttler’s England, in spite of losing the three-match ODI series,
are second with 121 rating points.
A maiden One-day International century by wicketkeeper-batter
Rishabh Pant helped India clinch a 2-1 series victory over England on
Sunday and in the process ensured they held on to third spot.
That situation could change over the coming weeks, with sixth-placed
South Africa currently only seven rating points behind Pakistan and
with the opportunity to rise as high as fourth if they can sweep their
upcoming three-match series against England. India have their own
three-match series against the West Indies later this month and could
put further pressure on the likes of Pakistan, Australia and South
Africa with a good performance in the Caribbean. Pakistan are currently
battling it out on the Test arena against Sri Lanka, with the next 50-
over assignment for Babar Azam’s side in August in the Netherlands.
The Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) on Saturday announced that
a 322-strong Indian contingent
including 215 athletes and 107
officials and support staff, will
represent India in the
Commonwealth (CWG) Games
2022 scheduled to be held in
Birmingham between July 28 and
August 8. The squad will look to improve upon India’s superb
performance in the previous edition in Gold Coast, Australia in
2018, in which the country, with 66 medals finished third behind
traditional powerhouses Australia (198) and England (136).
Sharing his thoughts on the official announcement, Rajeev
Mehta, Secretary General, IOA, said, “We are sending one of
our strongest squads ever to the CWG and even with a strength
sport for us like Shooting not being there, we are confident of
bettering our performance from the last edition. Make no
mistake. The competition will be world-class and fierce but our
athletes have prepared well and are fit and raring to go. We
wish them all the very best.”
He added, “It needs to be said that the Government of India led
by the Hon. Prime Minister have provided unprecedented
support to Olympic sports in recent years and our best-ever
performance at the Olympic Games stands testimony to that.
We remain ever grateful for the same and are sure our athletes
will ensure that rich rewards are reaped for the untiring efforts
put in by them, most of all the Union Sports Ministry and the
Sports Authority of India.”
Some prominent names in the squad besides Neeraj Chopra
include the likes of Olympic medallists P.V Sindhu, Mirabai
Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Bajrang Punia and Ravi Kumar
Dahiya. Defending CWG champions Manika Batra, and Vinesh
Phogat as well as 2018 Asian Games gold medallists
Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Hima Das and Amit Panghal. Rajesh
Bhandari, Vice President, Boxing Federation of India (BFI), has
been appointed the Chef de Mission of the squad.
Team India will compete in 15 sporting disciplines as well as four
disciplines in the para-sports category. Some of the disciplines where
India look to perform well include traditionally strong sports like
boxing, badminton, hockey, weightlifting, women’s cricket (making its
debut at the CWG) and wrestling.
Indian squads in athletics, cycling, swimming and table tennis are
also strong and primed up for the challenge.
Various members of the squad have already reached Birmingham
at various stages over the past few days, depending on their
training regimes laid out by their respective coaches. Some
members are competing at various global locations and would
reach the venue directly while the rest of the contingent will leave
from New Delhi.
The CWG village will officially open its doors to contingents on July 23. The
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the Birmingham Commonwealth
Games 2022 has onboarded Adani Sportsline as the principal
sponsor while JSW Inspire is the principal & kitting sponsor.
Hardik Pandya’s impressive all-
round show along with Rishabh
Pant’s fantastic maiden century
in the 50-over cricket helped India
thrash England by five wickets in
the third and final ODI and win
the three-match series 2-1 at Old
Trafford, here on Sunday.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya (4/24)
and
leg-spinner
Yuzvendra
Chahal’s (3/60) superb bowling
effor ts helped India bowl out
England for 259 in 45.5 overs.
Skipper Jos Buttler played a vital
knock (60 off 80) for England, who were invited to bat first by India
captain Rohit Sharma. Apart from Buttler, Jason Roy (41), Moeen Ali
(34), and Craig Overton (32) were the other main contributors with the
bat for the hosts. Besides Pandya and Chahal, Mohammed Siraj (2/
66), and Ravindra Jadeja (1/21) were the other wicket-takers for India.
Chasing a challenging total, India were in deep, deep trouble at 72-4
in 16.2 overs after losing the wickets of Shikhar Dhawan (1), Rohit
Sharma (17), Virat Kohli (17), Suryakumar Yadav (16).
But Hardik and Pant batted sensibly, found regular boundaries and
stitched a match-winning stand of 133 runs. Pandya (71 off 55) got out
in the 36th over of the innings when India needed 55 runs.
However, Pant became even more aggressive and went on to hit his
first ODI century. He remained not out (125 off 113) and along with
Ravindra Jadeja (7 not out off 15) helped India to a thumping five-
wicket victory in 42.1 overs.
Reece Topley (3/35) was England’s most successful bowler while
Brydon Carse (1/45) and Craig Overton (1/54) also chipped in with
one wicket each.
Brief scores: England 259 all out in 45.5 overs (Jos Buttler 60, Jason
Roy 41; Hardik Pandya 4/24, Yuzvendra Chahal 3/60) lost to India
261-5 in 42.1 Overs (Rishabh Pant 125 not out, Hardik Pandya 71;
Reece Topley 3/35) by five wickets
FIH HOCKEY PRO LEAGUE: NETHERLANDS TAME
LAS LEONAS TO WIN NINTH TITLE IN STYLE
FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Spain &
Netherlands 2022
Final places 1-4
1. Netherlands
2. Argentina
3. Australia
4. Germany
It was the match-up everyone wanted to see.
Number one in the FIH World Rankings versus
number two. The undefeated FIH Hockey Pro League
champions versus the reigning World Cup
champions. The cool, calm, composed Dutch
versus the fire and feistiness of Las Leonas.
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