vijayawada l monday l april 15, 2024 l `9.00 l PAGES 14 l late city EDITION Knights Ride on their momentum to post comprehensive victory Kolkata Knight Riders outplay Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets while Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians on Sunday... salt peppers Super Giants at eden gardens While Sunil Narine has been taking the limelight so far, Phil Salt stepped up on Sunday with an unbeaten 89 from 47 balls as Kolkata overpowered Lucknow. Batting first, LSG had posted 161/7, thanks to Nicholas Pooran’s late blitz (45 off 32), but in the end, it was not enough. Mitchell Starc, with figures of 3/28 in four overs, was the standout bowler for KKR ■ 160.98 Gaikwad comes to the fore for chennai ■ Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a 69 from 40 balls to set the tone. Later, Shivam Dube (66 n.o), who along with MS Dhoni (20 n.o from 4), took CSK to 206/4 Despite Rohit Sharma’s century (105 n.o from 63 balls), Mumbai fell short by 20 runs. Matheesha Pathirana took 4/28 for CSK | P13 Kolkata has the highest batting SR in powerplay this season SO FAR CHENNAI ■ MADURAI ■ VIJAYAWADA ■ BENGALURU ■ KOCHI ■ HYDERABAD ■ VISAKHAPATNAM ■ COIMBATORE ■ KOZHIKODE ■ THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ■ BELAGAVI ■ BHUBANESWAR ■ SHIVAMOgGA ■ MANGALURU ■ TIRUPATI ■ TIRUCHY ■ TIRUNELVELI ■ SAMBALPUR ■ HUBBALLI ■ DHARMAPURI ■ KOTTAYAM ■ KANNUR ■ VILLUPURAM ■ KOLLAM ■ TADEPALLIGUDEM ■ NAGAPATTINAM ■ THRISSUR ■ KALABURAGI BJP manifesto pitches for Viksit Bharat 2047 How Israel thwarted 300 drones from Iran Designed 1 The Arrow:long-range of to intercept missiles, including the types ballistic missiles Iran launched on Saturday night David’s Sling: It is designed to intercept medium-range missiles, such as those possessed by Hezbollah in Lebanon Patriot: American-made air defence system is the oldest member of Israel’s missile-defence system. Used to shoot down aircraft Iron Dome: Specialist in shooting down short-range rockets, the type fired by Hamas. Israel says it has a success rate of 90% Iron Beam: Israel is developing a new more efficient system to intercept incoming threats with laser technology 2 Promises UCC, one nation one poll, extended free ration scheme Cong says no warranty for Modi’s words 3 4 E x p re s s N e w s Ser v i c e @ New Delhi PM Narendra Modi giving a copy of the BJP’s manifesto to a worker | Express R a j e s h K u mar thak u r @ New Delhi With just a few days left before the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls to begin, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday unveiled its manifesto titled ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’ focusing on One Nation One Election, Common Electoral Roll, Uniformed Civil Code and pitching for a stable and strong government as an imperative for the realisation of goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047. And to achieve that, the party will focus on youth, equality of women, farmers’ welfare and economical empowerment of poor, says the manifesto. Releasing the manifesto, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for electing a strong and stable government, saying with votes for the next five years he can shape the country’s destiny for the next 1,000 years. Modi said the UCC and One Nation One Election are in the interest of the country. The express read FIR filed in firing outside Salman Khan’s house Mumbai: The police registered an FIR after two motorbike-borne unidentified persons opened fire outside actor Salman Khan’s house here on Sunday morning. The police recovered a twowheeler, a kilometre away from the actor’s house, suspected to have been used by the duo ‘Jallianwala Bagh massacre count is 434’ Chandigarh: Researchers have found that the total number of people masssacred in Jallianwala Bagh stands at 434 versus 379 now. Researchers at Guru Nanak Dev Univesity said after two years of research they were able to reconcile three lists of the dead BJP also mentioned its resolve to remove AFSPA from North East in a phase-wise manner. Targeting voters in Tamil Nadu, the manifesto promises to establish Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centres across the world. “As the world’s oldest language, Tamil fills us with immense pride, and the BJP is dedicated to elevating its global stature through concerted efforts,” said Modi, who has spent considerable time campaigning in Tamil Nadu, which goes to polls in the first phase. Highlighting his government’s work in the past 10 years, the PM pointed out that 25 crore people have moved out of poverty. The free ration scheme will continue for five more years to support them so that they do not slip back into poverty he added. , Among others, the manifesto promises to include all senior citizens above the age of 70 years in the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which offers free treatment of up to `5 lakh per year to eligible persons. P9 The Congress on Sunday ter med the BJP manifesto ‘rhetoric’ and Modi’s guarantee a ‘warranty of jumlas’ saying he has failed to fulfil the promises he made in the past. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s youth are struggling for jobs and food prices have skyrocketed, but the BJP manifesto has no mention of these issues. “No accountability for old guarantees, just empty jugglery of words,” he wrote in a social media post. Congress leader and Telangana CM Revanth Redy said the BJP’s manifesto is a ‘post-date cheque drawn on a failing bank’ and equated Viksit Bharat to BJP’s 2004 election slogan India Shining, which failed. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, “Have they fulfilled what they had promised earlier? Did they give `15 lakh? Did they generate 2 crore jobs? Did they double farmer’s income?” The BJP-led government has never fulfilled any promises and they will not fulfill in the future, too, he added. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in a tweet said, “The BJP is perilously intent on dismantling the Constitution. With a voracious appetite for re g ression, they plot to thrust our nation back by two centuries.” 5 Missile interceptors fired by Israel’s Iron Dome seen over central Israel on Sunday | AP Global alarm as Iran launches its first-ever direct attack on Israel A g en c ie s IRAN launched its first direct attack on Israel on Saturday night, firing over 300 drones and ballistic missiles, ad damaging an army base and injuring 12 people. The unprecedented action by Tehran, which used to target Tel Aviv via its proxies such Hezbollah in Lebonon and Syria, and Houthis in Yemen, worsened the already precarious situation in West Asia and sparked fears of a broader conflict in the region and beyond. Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said 99% of the launches were intercepted, declaring that “the Iranian attack was INSIDE E x p re s s N e w s Ser v i c e @ Vijayawada A high-voltage contest between royal lineage and grassroots appeal is on in the Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha constituency While . Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has staked his reputation on his home turf, the BJP is eyeing a third consecutive win here. Eighteen candidates are vying for attention but the spotlight is on the scion of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, contesting on a BJP ticket. His main challenger is the gen- eral secretary of the state Congress unit, M Lakshmana, a first-timer in the arena. The saffron party’s surprise nomination of Yaduveer, dropping its incumbent MP Pratap Simha, was hailed as a ‘masterstroke’. But it gave the CM the opportunity to play the Vokkaliga card. Internal dissent within the BJP after Simha’s axing was swiftly resolved with the intervention of top leaders. But since Simha is a Vokkaliga, there is some disquiet with the community. So, the Congress strategically fielded Lakshmana, a fellow Vokkaliga, to iran foiled”. While 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles were shot down before reaching Israel, a few of the 110 ballistic missiles did get through, the Israeli army said. Iran’s proxies and allies also carried out coordinated attacks on Israeli positions, it added. Iran’s overnight barrage came in retaliation for a deadly strike on Tehran’s consulate in the Syrian capital by Israel. The Iranian ar my Does he have any sense to say that it was a stage-managed attack. Will anyone get Alleging that there was a himself attacked on a body conspiracy behind the at- part as sensitive as an eye?” tack on Chief Minister YS he asked. Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSRC Citing the murderous atgeneral secretary Sajjala Ra- tack on Naidu, who was at makrishna Reddy, along the time the chief minister, with YSRC MLA at Alipiri in 2003, NSG Malladi Vishnuthe YSRC leader protection vardhan and othrecalled that the sought for CM then Opposition ers submitted a representation to leader YS RajasFollowing the the Election Come k h a r a Re d dy incident on mission of India had observed a siSaturday, the YSRC and Chief Eleclent protest to exhas reportedly toral Officer, seektend solidarity to sought the Central ing action against Naidu after the government to TDP supremo N incident. provide NSG Chandrababu and “ H o w e v e r, protection for the Jana Sena Party Naidu used the Chief Minister. president Pawan attack to gain Currently, the State Kalyan for maksympathy and police takes care ing provocative went for early of Jagan’s security statements. e l e c t i o n s, ” h e Speaking to mediapersons pointed out. on Sunday, Sajjala alleged Alleging that the Opposithat the attack on Jagan was tion is troubled by the sucpre-planned. He accused the cess of Jagan’s Memanta Opposition of orchestrating Siddham bus yatra, Sajjala the cold-blooded attack and remarked, “The manner in termed it a cowardly act. which TDP leaders are Lashing out at the TDP claiming that the attack is a leaders and party supremo drama shows that they are N Chandrababu Naidu behind it.” for dubbing the inciAsserting that Jagan dent a drama, Sajwon’t be demoralised jala sought to know by these kind of atif the attack on tacks, the YSRC leader Naidu at Alipiri said the Chief Miniswas also a drama. ter will continue his “We do not enyatra from MonP4 act dramas day . like Naidu. @ Vijayawada Police inspecting the premises of Vivekananda School at Ajith Singh Nagar, from where the stone is suspected to be hurled on CM Jagan Mohan Reddy I Express sireddy Rajendranath Reddy on Sunday said NTR district commissioner of police (CP) Kanthi Rana Tata has formed six special teams, comprising more than 20 officers from various wings, to investigate the is- sue in all aspects. He added that aerial survey of the location was conducted. Additionally, dog squad and drone cameras have been deployed to collect clues from the scene of the inP4 cident. mine the disenchantment. In fact, Lakshmana is the first Vokkaliga fielded from the constituency by Congress for over 40 years. The clash, therefore, transcends party lines. The Congress turned the narrative Illustration: Mandar Pardikar into a dynasty versus commoner duel, emblematic of Karnataka’s intricate political tapestry The BJP hopes to harness . the party’s electoral might and the JD(S) MLAs to secure a lead of at least 1 lakh votes for Yaduveer, while the Congress is banking on Lakshmana’s Vokkaliga roots while consolidating its traditional vote. However, the Congress faces the task of dismantling Yaduveer’s royal aura, which is deeply ingrained in parts of Mysuru. The resurgence of the Wadiyar family after two decades adds to the nostalgia factor. jAISHANKAR DIALS iRANIAN MINISTER New Delhi: A day after Iran seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship with 17 Indians on board near the Gulf of Oman, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday spoke to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian to ensure their safety and early release. “I spoke with Iranian FM and took up the release of 17 Indians in MSC Aires. We discussed the situation in the region and stressed on importance of avoiding escalation, exercising restraint and returning to diplomacy,” said Dr Jaishankar, adding that he would remain in touch with FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Iranians torn between fear & pride I P11 YSRC seeks ECI action against naidu, Pawan E x p re s s N e w s Ser v i c e Battleground of royal lineage vs commoner K A R T H I K K K @ Mysuru Tel-Aviv Tehran No counterattack, biden tells bibi Jagan attack: NTR police book attempt to murder case, detain 16 on suspicion A day after a stone was hurled at Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at Ajith Singh Nagar in Vijayawada during his ‘Memanta Siddham’ bus yatra on Saturday, the NTR district police registered a case under IPC Section 307 (punishment for attempt to murder) based on a complaint from Velampalli Srinivasa Rao, West MLA and YSRC candidate for Central constituency. As many as 16 persons have been taken into custody on suspicion that they might be involved in the attack on the YSRC president. Speaking to TNIE, DGP Ka- Israel claimed its attack was “completed successfully”, hinting that it won’t launch further attacks unless Israel retaliates. The development drew widespread condemnation and world leaders urged restraint amid fears that Israel will retaliate in kind, further escalating tensions. Israel’s top ally the US cautioned against an escalation. “We don’t want to see this escalate. We’re not looking for a wider war with Iran,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told NBC. US President Joe Biden said Washington will not support Israel in case it decides to launch a retaliatory strike against Iran. slugfest Naidu, PK dismiss Jagan attack as drama E x p re s s N e w s Ser v i c e @ Vijayawada A day after the attack on Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan termed the incident as a drama. Addressing the public during his Praja Galam meeting at Gajuwaka in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, Naidu sought to know whose responsibility it was to assure proper security for the Chief Minister. Further, he questioned, “If a stone was pelted on the Chief Minister, who should be held responsible? What were the police doing? What were the Chief Secretary and DGP doing? Why has the accused not been nabbed even 24 hours after the incident?” Stating that he did not fear such stone attacks, the former chief minister pointed out that he was not afraid even during the Claymore Mines attack. “When stones were pelted on me in Amaravati region, the DGP at the time said it was an expression of people in a democracy An MLA came to my . house with stones and sticks to attack me and the government took a spectator stance,” he recalled. Noting that Jagan was attacked when power supply in Singh Nagar was cut, Naidu asked the Chief Minister to resign so he can resolve the electricity issue in a short time. P4
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