Conference on India’s Strategic Partnership with the Gulf Countries: Next Steps after the UAE Visit.

March 3, 2017

3 rd March, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM Viceregal Hall, The Claridges Hotel, New Delhi

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rd March, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Viceregal Hall, The Claridges Hotel, New Delhi
Agenda
9:30 AM Registration
10:00- 11:00 AM Inaugural session
Chair – Ambassador S K Lambah, Chairman, Ananta Aspen Centre and Former Special Envoy
of the Prime Minister of India
Inaugural address by Mr Amar Sinha, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External
Affairs, Government Of India
Special address by Dr Ebtesam Al Ketbi, President, Emirates Policy Centre , Abu Dhabi, UAE
11:00-12:00 PM Session I: Political Scenario
Chair – Ambassador Sanjay Singh, Former Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs,
Government Of India
i. Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad, Advisor, West Asia & North Africa, Ananta Centre and
Former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Oman & UAE
(India’s “Strategic Partnership” with the Gulf Countries )
ii. Dr N Janardhan, Policy Analyst, UAE
(Big power role in West Asian Politics: Implications of the Trump Presidency)
12:00-12:15 PM COFFEE BREAK
12:15-1:30 PM Session II: The Economic Scenario
Chair: Mr T S Vishwanath, Principal Adviser, APJ – SLG Law Offices
Panel Discussion
i. Dr Arunabha Ghosh, CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
(Energy in India-Gulf Relations)
ii. Mr Sharad Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, India , Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C)
(Overcoming Obstacles to the Expansion of India-Gulf Investments and Joint
Ventures)
iii. Dr Babu Lal, Executive Director, BHEL
(Beyond Oil: India’s Role in the Promotion of the Saudi “Vision 2030”)
1:30 -2:30 PM LUNCH
2.30-3.30 PM Session III: Shaping an Indian Strategic Role in the Gulf
Chair: Ambassador P S Raghavan, Convenor, National Security Advisory Board, Former Indian
Ambassador to Russia
i. Ambassador TCA Raghavan, Former High Commissioner of India to Pakistan
(Promoting India-Gulf Security Ties)
ii. Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Former Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval
Command, Indian Navy
(Ensuring Maritime Security in the Gulf and the Arabian Sea )
iii. Mr Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, Distinguished Fellow and Head, Strategic Affairs at Ananta
Aspen Centre & Foreign Editor, Hindustan Times
(India-Gulf Defence Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges)
3.30 -3.45 PM COFFEE BREAK
3.45 – 5:00 PM Session IV: Panel Discussion: Next Steps After the UAE Visit
Chair: Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad, Adviser, West Asia & North Africa, Ananta Centre and
Former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Oman & UAE
Discussants:
i. Dr Ebtesam Al Ketbi, President, Emirates Policy Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
ii. Ambassador Niraj Srivastava, Independent International Affairs Consultant, Former
Ambassador of India to Uganda and Denmark
iii. Ms Indrani Bagchi, Diplomatic Editor, Times of India

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Haryana Get Max SYL Water in Dry Months, Punjab Wet Months

March 3, 2017

March03, 2017 (C) Ravinder Singh progressindia2015@gmail.com

SYL is total MISCHIEF is illustrated by the Fact that as reported last night Haryana is already getting Considerable amount of Ravi-Beas waters Due to ‘Monkey Tricks of BBMB’

Ø  As per latest BBMB AR2013-14 Haryana was released bare minimum amount of Ravi-Beas water supplies during Monsoon Wet Months – Max was 53,620 Cusec Day in July.

Ø  Punjab for same July month was 555851 Cusec Day more than 10 times in Wet Season.

Ø Haryana in December2013 was released 118764 Cusec Day – Punjab 212034 C.D.

Without SYL Haryana Get Substantial Ravi-Beas water – MAX  in Dry Months in Cusec Day.

Months	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Punjab	159272	97706	157015	85822	168439	409832	555851	264623	342324	202108	113863	212034
Haryana	101618	78808	107699	18708	63479	38542	53620	38017	87805	80767	100667	118264

Haryana Get Substantial Sutlej River waters – MAX  in Dry Months in Cusec Day.

Months	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Punjab	192837	207223	132365	132932	285487	422619	465783	446491	392742	149881	160619	205681
Haryana	164347	161559	139464	125998	200504	198500	203514	197515	192352	102267	96214	130744

Fluctuations in BBMB Releases; Haryana 1:2, Punjab 1:5

BBMB Water Supply Optimized For Haryana Not Punjab

As Haryana Draws 75% of Yamuna Waters in Wet Months

BBMB Haryana Water Supplies From Indus Rivers Uniform 1:2

Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
265965	240367	247163	144706	263983	237042	257134	235532	280157	183034	196881	249008

Jan, Feb & March supplies for Rabi Crops more than June, July & Aug

BBMB Punjab Water Supplies Indus Rivers are Non Uniform 1:5

Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
352109	304929	289380	218754	4553926	832451	1021634	711114	735066	351999	274482	417715

SYL Canal When Operated Could Drain Out All Punjab Waters,

Punjab already 15 BCM Deficient in Ground Water Use Annually

Punjab Produces 100% More Foodgrains Than Haryana But Less BBMB Water Releases Considering Yamuna Supplies also.

States	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Punjab	352109	304929	289380	218754	4553926	832451	1021634	711114	735066	351999	274482	417711
Haryana	265965	240367	247163	144706	263983	237042	257134	235532	280157	183034	196881	249008

SYL would greatly reduce Dry & Wet Period Supplies in Punjab.

Ravinder Singh, Inventor & Consultant, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROJECTS

Y-77, Hauz Khas, ND -110016, India. Ph: 091- 9871056471, 9718280435, 9650421857

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Premier League Champion Alan Shearer headlines Day 2 of The Football Movement

March 3, 2017

– Feels Indian football is on the brink of a revolution to grow bigger and better from here on –

Mumbai, 3rd March 2017: The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) together with India On Track (IOT) and the Premier league brought key British and Indian football clubs, sports organisations and businesses together at the second edition of ‘The Football Movement’ conference in Mumbai. This football conference, which took place on 2nd and 3rd March, gave a platform to clubs, businesses and stakeholders from India and the United Kingdom to interact and explore commercial opportunities in the sport.

The Football Movement, jointly hosted by India On Track, was held in partnership with the Premier League’s Indian broadcast partner Star Sports. This two-day conference featured keynote speakers including Richard Scudamore, Executive Chairman of the Premier League, St.John Gould, Director for UK Trade and Economics, India at the British High Commission and senior representatives of the Indian Super League and Premier League clubs. Panel sessions, workshops and keynote speeches provided a platform for UK and Indian businesses to discuss potential opportunities and the sustainability of the game in India’s emerging football sector.

Premier League Champion Alan Shearer, who was here on Day 2 of The Football Movement in Mumbai said, “I feel Indian football is at the brink of a great revolution, the same way as EPL was in 80s & 90s, because of the enthusiasm of the fans here. I feel Indian football is going to grow bigger and better from here on. In fact, one the main reasons I am here along with Premier League is to do everything in our capacity to help grow Indian football.”

A delegation of UK businesses and top British football clubs participated in the conference as part of DIT’s ‘Sport is GREAT’ campaign. The delegation included top football companies such as; Amaven, Alad, Baltic Publications, Final Third Sports Media, PwC, Deltatre, AVC Immedia, Barriers International India, Steer Davies Gleave and senior management from Arsenal, Southampton, Everton, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Watford and Charlton Athletic.

Speaking on Day 2 of The Football Movement, Premier League’s Executive Chairman Richard Scudamore said India is a major market for them. “We want to develop our relationship with everyone here.  Football is going to a next level in India, because of leagues, grassroot programs and other competitions that are helping in to grow more. We are taking initiatives so that it will create best footballers, India is full of raw talents and we will work towards developing those in the near future. “

The theme for this year’s conference was ‘Strengthening the Football Ecosystem in India’. It focused on the broader aspects of the game, with a view to assessing the current landscape in greater detail. The conference addressed the core pillars of modern- day football such as commercial sustainability, youth development, leagues and competitions, broadcasting, support services as well as the role of corporates through CSR.

St.John Gould, Director for UK Trade and Economics, India at the British High Commission, New Delhi delivered the welcome address at the conference, which was attended by distinguished panelists and speakers, including industry leaders, policy- makers, investors, and pioneers in the field of commerce of football, from both India and the UK.

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Braced for fair conduct of polls for 1st phase of Manipur & 6th phase of UP

March 3, 2017

Assembly poll bound States, preparation is in final stage for first phase of voting in Maniupur and sixth phase of Uttar Pradesh. Electorate arrangements are being made to ensure free and smmoth polling tomorrow. Polling personnel and security forces are being rushed to their respective polling stations.

In Uttar Pradesh, 49 constituencies spread over 7 districts of eastern UP will go to polls in this phase. These districts are Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Azamgarh, Mau and Ballia. Voting will begin at 7 AM and will end at 5 PM. A total of 635 candidates including 63 women are in the fray for this phase.

In Manipur, polling for the first phase of Assembly elections will be held in thirty-eight constituencies spread across six districts. A total of 168 candidates including seven females are in the fray. BJP is fielding candidates in all 38 seats, while Congress is contesting in 37 seats. The National People’s Party (NPP) is contesting in 13 seats, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) in 12 seats, Manipur National Democratic Front (MNDF) in 11 seats, Trinamool Congress in 10 seats. Besides, as many as 14 Independent candidates are in the fray.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that if poverty, unemployment and diseases are removed from Uttar Pradesh, the country will automatically progress.

Addressing an election rally in Mirzapur today, Mr. Modi said if these evils are removed, the state has potential to lead the country’s development. The Prime Minister said this election will decide who will shape the future of youth in the state and who will provide safety and security to women.

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Egyptian court acquits Mubarak

March 3, 2017

Egypt’s top appeals court found Hosni Mubarak innocent on Thursday of involvement in the killing of protesters during the 2011 uprising that ended his 30-year rule, in a final ruling that could see the former president walk free. After an all-day hearing, Judge Ahmed Abdel Qawi announced: “The court has found the defendant innocent.” The court also rejected demands by lawyers of the victims to reopen civil suits, leaving no remaining option for appeal or retrial.

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German high school bans prayer rugs as ‘provocative’

March 3, 2017

A high school in western Germany has banned the use of prayer rugs and other traditional Muslim rituals saying it is “provocative” to other students. The Wuppertal school sent a letter to staff in February saying Muslim students had been using prayer rugs and performing ritual washing in the restrooms, and that they should get a “friendly reminder” it’s not permitted. After criticism when the letter was posted last week on Facebook, municipal authorities said the wording was “unfortunate” and the school had only meant to bring affected students in to discuss a solution to allow their prayer, Bild newspaper reported Thursday. Authorities say the school was, however, legally allowed to stop people “praying in a provocative manner.”

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French police raid presidential candidate Fillon’s home

March 3, 2017

Police have raided the Paris home of French rightwing presidential candidate Francois Fillon on Thursday over an alleged fake job scandal as a senior party colleague warned him he risked dragging his party “into an abyss.” Fillon revealed Wednesday he is set to be charged over allegations he paid his wife and children hundreds of thousands of euros for fake parliamentary jobs, but he has vowed to continue his bid for power. After searches at his parliamentary office last month, police raided his central Paris home Thursday as he visited winegrowers on the campaign trial in southern France. Fillon has called the charges against him “entirely calculated to stop me being a candidate for the presidential election.”

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