| | | The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday called Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal the “kingpin” of a “liquor scam” in the national capital, even as deputy CM Manish Sisodia, who has been named an accused in a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, said the onslaught was a result of the BJP politically fearing the Aam Aadmi Party’s national gains. The central agency on Friday carried out searches at Sisodia’s residence and at several other locations, a month after Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recommended an investigation into the AAP government’s effort to bring in a new excise policy, citing a report from the chief secretary that alleged rules were ignored in the drafting of the policy. | THE DAILY QUIZ At the 1973 Academy Awards, Sacheen Littlefeather took the place of the Best Actor, refused the award, and became the first woman of colour and Native American to use the platform to make a political statement. Who made her the offer she couldn’t refuse? * a. Al Pacino
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d. John Wayne TAKE THE FULL QUIZ | | THE BIG STORY Excise policy ‘best’, says Sisodia as BJP pins blame on Kejriwal The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday called Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal the “kingpin” of a “liquor scam” in the national capital, even as deputy CM Manish Sisodia, who has been named an accused in a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, said the onslaught was a result of the BJP politically fearing the Aam Aadmi Party’s national gains. The Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was the “best” of its kind and would have earned ₹10,000 crore every year had the former lieutenant governor not been “asked” to change his decision at the last minute, Sisodia said on Saturday. Read more. |  | | THE BIG QUESTION Why has the DGCA suspended the licences of two pilots? Three months after some passengers were injured due to turbulence on a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Durgapur, the aviation regulator has suspended the pilot’s licence for six months for ignoring his co-pilot’s warnings. The pilot was additionally found to have reacted late to the turbulence, worsening the situation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. In another case, DGCA suspended the licence of a pilot of a charter airplane in a false fuel emergency case for one month. On October 19, 2021, the pilot of a charter plane from Bokaro to Ranchi had falsely declared low-fuel emergency to get priority landing as he wanted to avoid hovering period. Read more. | | | | A LITTLE LIGHT READING Veggie might Risha Jasmine Nathan, 34, could have been a doctor like her mother wanted. She had the aptitude for it. She completed her undergraduate degree in chemistry with honours, and was a medallist in her Master’s programme. But Nathan is certain she would have been a terrible doctor. Still, her mother, an associate professor of zoology at a college affiliated with the Allahabad University in Prayagraj, is proud. Nathan became the next best thing: a forensic scientist. Her PhD research involves testing the ability of fruit and vegetable peel to remove heavy metals from water. It addresses two crucial problems – of food waste and water contamination. Read more. | | | | THE WEEKEND FIX National treasures In Jharkhand, a fossil that might explain plant evolution. In Goa, a smugglers’ den. In West Bengal, tales of freedom in prison cells. In Tamil Nadu, inclusive homes of the future. To rediscover the story of India, tour its newest museums. Some are compact, others spread out over entire forests. There’s jewellery, cameras that captured history, artificial body parts that helped us stand taller. Read more. | | THE SPORTING LIFE Cricket: For club and country When fast-bowler Trent Boult announced that he was opting out of New Zealand’s central contract earlier this month, he was widely criticised for choosing money — in the form of franchise league cricket — over country. It’s a narrow way of looking at a situation that could very well become a highwater mark for international cricket. From here on, a change is coming. Cricket is that rare team sport that has been fuelled, so far, by the fervour of nations competing against each other, rather than clubs. Most other major team sports, including football, basketball and baseball, are defined by club culture, with the focus shifting from club to country only when a major tournament is played, at most once a year, and in some cases once in four years (as with the football world cup). Read more. | | HT This Day: August 21, 1969 Giri back in Rashtrapati Bhavan In the most sensational Presidential contest Republican India has yet witnessed, Mr Varahagiri Venkata Giri was today declared elected fourth President of India, defeating Mr N. Sanjiva Reddy. On Sunday, August 24, he will return to Rashtrapati Bhavan from which he had walked out after resigning the office of acting President when he decided to contest the election. Read more. | Please share your feedback with us What do you think about this newsletter? | | | | | | Get the Hindustan Times app and read premium stories | | | | | | View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Contact us You received this email because you signed up for HT Newsletters or because it is included in your subscription. Copyright © HT Digital Streams. All Rights Reserved | | | | |
