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Speaking to reporters at border Ghazipur the protest site, he said farmers would provide food and water to the people who will be stuck due to 'chakka jam'. "There will be a threehour-long 'chakka jam' on February 6. It won't take place in Delhi but everywhere outside Delhi. The people that will be stuck in it will be given food and water. We will tell them what is the Govt doing with us," Tikait said. When asked to comment on nails fixed near barricades at the Ghazipur border (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border), Tikait said, "We were growing crops there and they (government) fixed nails." Responding to comments by the international celebrities on farmers' protests in India, he said that there is no harm in 'Hollywood artists supporting farmers' movement'. # Govt committed to welfare of farmers: Scindia !' #$%$-#$# 3'$ 3'1$$ -$6 % 1, + 62 (- )8 '$ 2 8(-& 3'$ &.5$1-,$-3 6 2 ".,,(33$# 3. % 1,$12 6$+% 1$ -# 04$23(.-$# 3'$ .//.2(3(.- / 13($2 %.1 "' -&(-& 3'$(1 23 -"$ .- &1("4+341 + , 1*$3 1$%.1,2 We briefly discussed it in team meeting: Kohli (1 3 .'+( .- 2 (# 3'$ .-&.(-& % 1,$12 /1.3$23 & (-23 -$6 &1("4+341$ + 62 ' 2 ".,$ 4/ %.1 #(2"422(.- (- '(2 3$ , ,$$3(-& 6'$1$ $5$18.-$ ' 2 $7/1$22$# 6' 3 3'$8 ' # 3. .'+( #(# -.3 #(54+&$ 3'$ #$3 (+2 .% 3'$ !1($% ".-5$12 3(.- .- 3'$ , 33$1 Govt should repeal `black laws': Priyanka -#'( #1 ,$3 3'$ % ,(+8 .% 3'$ .-&1$22 +$ #$1 1(8 -* /1.3$232 (- $+'( -# 2 (# , - 6'. #($# #41(-& 3'$ -4 18 3'$ &.5$1-,$-3 2'.4+# 1$/$ + 3'$ -$6 &1( , 1*$3(-& + 62 (-23$ # .% !1 -#(-& % 1,$12 3$11.1(232 -# 3'$(1 &(3 3(./.+(3(" + ".-2/(1 "8 Iron nails fixed on roads at Ghazipur 1.- - (+2 234##$# .- 1. #2 3 ' 9(/41 !.1#$1 3. 1$231("3 3'$ ,.5$,$-3 .% % 1,$12 &(3 3(-& & (-23 3'$ -$6 &1( + 62 1$ 2$-(.1 /.+("$ .%%("$1 2 (# .- '412# 8 !$(-& 1$/.2(3(.-$# "A successful operation was carried out last Tuesday night to rescue two kidnapped border guards who were taken as hostages by Jaish ul-Adl organization two and a half years ago," the IRGC said in its statement. The soldiers, according to the statement, were successfully transferred back to Iran. A Pakistan-based radical Wahhabi terrorist group 'Jaish ul-Adl' had on October 16, 2018, kidnapped 12 IRGC guards to the Pakistani territory in the city of Merkava in Sistan and Baluchestan Province on the border between the two countries, the Andalou report said. Military officials reportedly formed a joint committee between Tehran and Islamabad to free the kidnapped IRCG soldiers. Five of the soldiers were released on November 15, 2018, while four more Iranian soldiers were rescued by the Pakistani army on March 21, 2019. Declared a terrorist organisation by Tehran, Jaish ul-Adl is pursuing an armed struggle against the government, Iranian claiming to defend the rights of Baloch Sunnis in Iran. US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer stir - (32 %(123 ".,,$-32 .- 3'$ % 1,$12 &(3 3(.- 3'$ (#$#,(-(231 3(.- .- '412# 8 2 (# (3 $-".41 &$2 #(%%$1$-"$2 3. !$ 1$2.+5$# 3'1.4&' #( +.&4$ -# #$2"1(!$# /$ "$%4+ /1.3$232 ' ++, 1* .% 3'1(5(-& #$,."1 "8 /1.,/3(-& -#( 3. ".,/ 1$ 1$ "3(.-2 3. 5(.+$-"$ 3 $# .13 6(3' /(3.+ (++ 3'.2$ 2$$- 3 $ ! !! ! & " India compares violence over farm reforms to Capitol Hill rioting Iran conducts surgical strike inside Pak to free Revolutionary Guards Iran has reportedly conducted a 'surgical strike' in Pakistan this week and rescued its imprisoned men . from the country Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) freed two of its soldiers in an intelligence operation inside Pakistan, the force said in a statement. The IRGC Ground Force's Quds Base in Southeastern Iran said in the statement that two of its border guards were freed in a successful intelligence operation on Tuesday night. " ! ! $ $ In response to the US remarks, the government on Thursday compared the violent protests against its farm reforms to the rioting by the supporters of former President Donald Trump at the Capitol Hill last month. A spokesperson of the US State Department had told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that the Joe Biden administration recognises "that peaceful protests are a hallmark of any thriv, ing democracy and note that the Indian Supreme Court has stated the same. We encourage that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialogue". Though the spokesperson also said that "in general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract greater private sector investment," he reprimanded the Indian government over the suspension of internet services in and around some farmers' protest sites. "We recognise that unhindered access to information, including the internet, is fundamental to the freedom of expression and a hallmark of a thriving ," democracy he had said. # ! " # # ! $ ADG Madhu Kumar gets clean chit from Lokayukta !% "( %" % A video in connection with additional director general V Madhu Kumar, which went viral, was found fake during an in. quiry Therefore, the Lokayukta has given a clean chit to Kumar after an inquiry into the video. It was because of the video that Kumar was removed from the post of Transport Commissioner. Kumar got new posting on Wednesday after six months. In the video, which went viral on July 18 last year, Kumar was seen taking envelopes from police officers. Taking exception to the video, the Lokayukta began an inquiry into the case. In the probe, it came to light that a modified video was released from a number in Cali- fornia, the USA. The mobile number through which the video was released did not respond. The Special Establishment Police probed the video, and it was found that the video was tampered. The video made on January 30, 2016 was issued after four and a half years. The police officers seen in the video also gave statement in favour of Kumar. They said that the envelopes contained the blueprint of law and order related to Simhastha. On the basis of statements of the police officers, and as the video lacked any evidence, the director general of the Special Establishment Police wrote that the inquiry should be closed.The legal adviser has also recommended for closure of the probe. After that, the Lokayukta shut the case. According to sources, it was because of the probe by Lokayukta that Kumar did not get posting. Kumar's name has also figured in the income-tax report. He may get a chargesheet like three other police officers. One's threat today SC to hear comedian Rs 14 cr assets may be another's of Choksi, Gitanjali Munawar's plea tomorrow: Rajnath seeking bail today Gems attached Defence Minister Rajnath on Singh , Thursday in an apparent reference to the disputed South China said Sea, conflicting claims in some maritime areas have seen negative impact, amid continued border standoff with China. Maritime resources will be key to sustained growth and development of nations across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in the , ongoing century he said delivering his keynote address at the IOR Defence Ministers' Conclave held on the margins of Aero India2021, India's premier defence and aerospace show. "We have already seen the negative impact of conflicting claims in some maritime areas of the world.We must, therefore, ensure that the maritime expanse of the Indian Ocean is peaceful and is optimally harnessed for the benefit of all nations in the region," the Minister said. China and India are locked in a military standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 5 last. The two countries have held several rounds of military and diplomatic talks to resolve the face-off, but no significant headway has been made so far. # $ " %# " $ The Supreme Court on Friday will hear a plea by Munawar comedian Faruqui against the Madhya Pradesh High Court order, refusing to grant him bail in a case where he allegedly hurt religious sentiments. A bench comprising Justices Rohinton Fali Nariman and B.R. Gavai will consider the appeal filed by Faruqui challenging the high court's January 28 order. The high court had observed that after taking into consideration the material seized and the statements of the witnesses along with the on-going investigation in the matter, no case is made out for grant of bail. "It is the constitutional duty of every citizen of the country and also of the States to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India irrespective of religious, linguistic, regional or sectional diversities and to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite cul- ture (Article 15A (e) and (f) of the Constitution", it had said. Faruqui, a resident of Gujarat, was arrested on January 2 along with four others on the allegations that he made derogatory remarks against Hindu gods during a stand-up show. The other arrested persons were identified as Edwin Anthony, Nalin Yadav, Prakhar Vyas and Priyam Vyas. The high court had noted that there is possibility of collection of more incriminating material and of complacency other persons cannot also be ruled out. Faruqui's counsel submitted before the high court that he came on an invitation from the organisers of the comedy show and was though present on the spot at the show, did not utter anything as alleged. The HC, however, said: "In the light of the statements of the complainant and the witnesses referred above, the seized articles, viz., video footage of the show and the seizure memos detailed above, at this stage it is difficult to countenance to the submissions of the counsel for the applicant as complacency of the applicant cannot be ruled out, besides vulnerability of his acts in public domain. The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth over Rs 14 crore belonging to the Gitanjali Group and its promoter and jeweller Mehul Choksi, one of the prime accused in the alleged over Rs 13,000 crore PNB loan fraud case. The properties attached, under the anti-money laundering law, include a flat measuring 1,460 sq feet located at O2 Tower in Goregaon area of Mumbai, gold , and platinum jewellery diamond stones, necklaces made of silver and pearls, watches and a Mercedes Benz car, the ED said in a statement. A provisional order for attachment has been issued under the PMLA for the assets worth a total Rs 14.45 crore that are in the name of Gitanjali Group of companies and its director Mehul Choksi, it said. Choksi, 61, is the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi who is the other prime accused in the alleged over $2 billion (more than Rs 13,000 cr) PNB fraud case. Choksi has fled India and is stated by probe agencies to be based in Antigua and Barbuda. Modi, 49, is in a London jail after he was held by authorities there in 2019 on the basis of a legal request made by the ED and the CBI in this case. # Kin say viscera report manipulated 'My blessings are with you, will remain' "$ # $" & '& % $ " " %"$ " $ & #$ $ Family members of Deepak Maravi, who died after first shots of COVAXIN, on Thursday said the viscera report was 'manipulated'. Akash Maravi, son of Deepak, said: "My father did not go outside after re- ceiving shot of COVAXIN. He remained at home. So, question alcohol in viscera does not varise. The viscera report is manipulated." The report reveals that Ethyl Alcohol and Omeprazole were found in the deceased's viscera. The postmortem report also revealed of suspected poison as cause of death and his viscera was sent for investigation. The police sent the viscera report to the medico legal department of Gand- hi Medical College for investigation to know whether Ethyl Alcohol and Omeprazole was reason for his death. Caccine volunteer Deepak Maravi was given a shot during vaccine trial at People's College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (PCMS) on December 12, 2020. He was found dead nine days after at his residence (Dec 21). Its trial is "double-blind, placebo-controlled" clinical trial. Post mortem report had revealed the suspected poi- sonous as cause of death. People's College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (PCMS) is conducting trial and both the doses of COVAXIN were given by January 10. SP (North) Vijay Kumar Khatri said, " Viscera report of Maravi has been sent to medico legal department to probe whether Ethyl alcohol or Omeprazole was reason for his death? The PM report says victim's viscera had Ethyl alcohol and Omeprazole." %# & %" " # " % ( #( % # (# ( Former chief minister Digvijaya Singh took a jibe at Jyotiraditya Scindia, his former Congress colleague and now a Rajya Sabha member from the BJP, through a few words of praise. The exchange between the two leaders took place in the Upper House during a discussion over farmers' protest and Covid-19. Singh spoke after Scindia's turn was over. Singh said, "Scindia-ji, I congratulate you. The way you earlier used to present the UPA's point of view forcefully in the House, today you have done an excellent job of expressing the BJP's view. Wah Maharaj wah!" Earlier, Scindia spoke in favour of the Modi-led Central Government. He said the entire country went into lockdown because of the direction of one person. Nevertheless, in 1975, Emergency was a lockdown imposed on the people of the country . The relationship between Singh and Scindia has always been bitter. As both belong to the same place, confrontation between them continued. It is said that Singh was one of the main reasons for Scindia's defection to the saffron party . The acrimony between them intensified after Scindia left the Congress and Singh called him 'a traitor'.